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JANUARY 2nd 1961
JANUARY 2nd 1961 Cavan Urban Council announce that they are prepared to give their valuable site in the Swellan field to anyone who will set up a factory on the site which has full planning permission for industrial use. County Manager Dermot McCarthy is asked to advertise the site in West Germany but Johnny Murray is adamant that an Irish developer employing local labour should be given precedence.
Bishop of Meath Most Rev Dr Kyne is pictured with Seamus De Faoite Chairman of the Adult Dancing Class who are promoting ‘Cavan At Home’ week in the Town Hall. Bishop Kyne was attending the highlight of the week HMS Pinafore produced by Father ABC McGrath and performed by the Cavan Musical Society.
Death of Felix Kelly Derrygoss Butlersbridge whose body was found on the side of the road at 4 pm on Thursday after he went to fodder cattle in an outlying farm at Deredis. Came from a family who were all active in the struggle for Independence and retained their Republican views to the present day. Sympathy is extended to his wife and family. Funeral from Saint Aidan’s Butlersbridge to the New cemetery.
Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon on first Royal visit to Ireland since 1928 are staying over the New Year at Birr Castle with his mother the Countess of Ross. Only public appearance was at New Year’s Day service at Saint Brendan’s Protestant Church just 500 yards from the main gates of Birr Castle where 1,100 worshippers gathered from all over the midlands and over 700 gathered outside in the bitterly cold wet conditions to catch a glimpse of the Princess and her new husband. They conclude their most enjoyable Irish visit with a visit to Abbeyleix to stay with Lord Snowdon’s sister Lady De Vesci before returning to London on January9th.
January 9th 1961 Barry Fitzgerald film star and former Abbey Theatre actor and star of screen and radio dies in a Dublin Nursing Home at the age of 74. Barry won an Oscar for his portrayal of the priest in ‘Going My Way’ in which he starred with Bing Crosby.
Johnny Murray states that “if the Town Hall is not renovated shortly nobody will pay the £1 rental charge for the Hall as other venues locally are available at the same price with much better facilities”. Furthermore John points out that a condition of license of the hall is that no function be held there on Saturday nights or the eve of Church holidays and this will have to be changed to attract promoters of dances or other functions.
Father Torlac O Reilly’s ‘Crankenstein’s Krazy Missile’ draws the crowds at the ‘Cavan At Home’ week with Mel Doherty Gerry Maguire the clowns Billy and Alloy while John O Connor adds a touch of class with his beautiful tenor voice and good selections to suit all tastes and ages.. Paddy Murray is King Wungle with Charlie Moore his Attorney. Anthony Loonam is Rumple Puss while Dermot Maloney is Beedle Puss Anthony Jackson Khrushchev. Editor Joe O Hanlon with his camera man J Smith Citizen Matt Donnolly Sergeant Sean Carroll and the very amiable Gorilla Paddy McNamara. General cast included Des Lambert PJ Carroll Gerard Carroll Kenneth Reilly T McDermott J Downey Jimmy Coyle Paddy Moore Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Place T Coyle J Sheridan M Heslin K O Keeffe S Smith C Coyle Oliver Smyth Teddy Maguire C Smith Brian Allen F Smith Owen Roe O Neill Bernard Sharkey L O Neill Michael Murray Peter Galligan Eddie McCann Oliver O Donnell Greg Sheridan Martin Clarke Michael Walsh Joe Galligan Tom McNamara Joe Johnston Michael Pryce Marty McCullough Patrick Allen Norman Breslin Bernard Geoghegan Tony Dunne Michael Maguire Kevin Downey M Reilly Brian McGlashin M Smith and Pat Geoghegan. The producer and script writer was Father Torlac O Reilly in association with John Donohoe Scoutmaster while the scenery scenes were exquisitely designed and painted by James Plunkett Saint Phelim’s Place. The orchestra was Eileen Morgan piano Eamonn ‘Button’s Brady drums and the Des Jenkins Orchestra with a feature being the outstanding exhibition given by Tommy Cullivan. The Back Stage crew were Sean Leinster Paddy O Hanlon Paddy McNamara Eamonn Cooke Paddy Ronaghan and Jimmy Mulcahy.
Alfred Myles Smith Solicitor reporting from his weather station at Kevitt Castle Crossdoney reports on the rainfall for 1960 which shows rainfall of 40.60 fell on 234 rainy days. The wettest day was the 29th January when .90 of an inch fell. While the rainfall was below average the number of wet days was above the average and the only prolonged dry spell was for a period of ten days around the end of April.
Death of Michal Jackson Drumlark well known trout angler and the present holder of the Mayfly Cup at Cavan Angler’s Club where he was a founder member. He was known for his expertise in repairing fishing rods. He was employed as an official of the Circuit Court. Survived by his wife daughter son in law. Funeral from the Cathedral to Kilmore cemetery was well attended with a large representative attendance drawn from all walks of life.
:Returning to America after spending Christmas with their families are M/s Rosaleen Hyland 1 Saint Patrick’s Swellan C McNamara College View Tommy Smith Railway Road and Tommy Duignan Swellan. Accompanying them and emigrating for the first time are neighbours in Swellan Mary Molloy Betty Hyland and Dora McNamara.
‘Cavan At Home Week’ features Cavan Musical Society with a sparkling well produced Gilbert and Sullivan ‘HMS Pinafore’ which played to packed enchanted audiences in the Town Hall. Phil Cullivan was Sir Joseph Porter Danny O Kelly Cavan Post Office was Monarch of the Sea George Maloney Ralph Rackstraw Sean Bergin was Dick Deadeye Dessie Maguire was the Mate. Joe Connolly and Seamus Fox had little to say but their stage presence was stunning while Airmid O Hanlon as Josephine the captain’s daughter made a remarkable operatic debut. Celia Maloney was ‘Buttercup ‘ while the grace and delivery of Sheila McGinnity gave us a charming Hehe. Rest of the Cast Annie Brady Angela Clarke Philomena Coleman M Curley Ann Dowling K Farry M Kilcoyne Rita Kirby Mary Lovett Nita Maguire E Maloney Joan O Hanlon Evelyn O Hare M McDonald Celeste O Reilly M McCabe K McDevitt Kathleen McGinnity Nellie McIntyre M Smallhorne N Sullivan P Smith Sailors Tommy Ruddy J P Smith Jack Binchey Tommy Garvey Sean Galligan John English Michael Kitson Leo McDonald M Smith Jimmy Veale. Marines Kieran Cullivan Damien Dillon Raymond McSherry Paddy Smallhorne and Sean Lynch. Orchestra Violins Mrs Kathleen Sullivan and Miss Scanlon Double Bass T Greenan Trumpet B Cusack Triangle Jerome Casey while Maisie Magee and Father ABC McGrath were on the piano. Stage Crew Jim Scanlon M J ‘Sonny’ Magee Dr FPE Smith and Joe Duffy. The producer and Musical Director was Father ABC McGrath CC.
Death of William J ‘Billie’ Pollock a native of Coleman Road whose father was a Staff Sergeant in the old Cavan Militia. The family moved to Belfast in the early years of the 1920s. ‘Billie’ was a household name throughout the country playing with Belfast Celtic for 10 years from 1923-1933. He later finished his career with Dundalk in the League of Ireland. He was also an outstanding hockey player being a member of the Belmont and Ulster Junior team. He is survived by his wife two sons three daughters two brothers David Pollock Newry and Arthur Pollock Australia.
Feast of the Circumcision in the Cathedral with Bishop Quinn presiding Father Joe Dolan celebrant deacon Father Felim McGovern and sub deacon Father PJ McManus with the Cathedral Choir and Father AB McGrath rendering the Sacred Music. Father Patrick J Gargan was MC. The Bishop Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn said the 8 am Mass while Father PJ Gargan said the 11:30 Mass.
Death of Margaret Sheridan 77 Upper Main Street at an advanced age. Her late husband Patrick was a native of the Urney Ballinagh area. The family were extremely popular and highly respected. Funeral from Saint Phelim’s Church Ballinagh to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/W J P Mansfield and P Flynn.
‘The Old Mill Bar’ and Castleblayney draw in darts thriller at the ‘Old Mill’ and proprietor Andy Galligan announces that they will host a team from Killeshandra on Friday night.
British Legion meeting of all members in the Hut Farnham Street on Wednesday night.
Private Edward McEvoy aged 19 son of Edward and Mrs McEvoy College Street and member of the 34th Infantry Battalion and former member of Mid Cavan FCA who joined the Army in 1958 and Private Pat Kinsella aged 18 son of Edward and Elizabeth Kinsella from Tullac Mongan who is a member of the Army since 1959 and former member of Mid Cavan FCA is also flying out to the Congo for peace keeping duties with the United Nations.
January 16th 1961 John McGinnity Travel Agent who recently acquired the old established adjoining premises of Heslin’s is advertising New York from £108-19-0 return by Aer Lingus Shamrock jet. Phone Cavan 40.
‘The Royal Showband’ are appearing at the Cloudland Rooskey this Sunday dancing 9-1 and admission 5/-.
Donie Collins from Limerick will supply the music at the 2nd annual Post Office dance in the Town Hall dancing 8-12 and admission is 7/6.
Rev J George Simms MA (Trinity College) gives a lecture in the Technical School entitled ‘The Ireland of Dean Swift’ with Father Joe Dolan Adm Cavan presiding under the auspices of Cavan Adult Dancing Class.
‘Cavan at Home Week ‘concludes-stars of the show include Sean Woods (Accordion),Ken Browne (Singer),Brian Coleman (Recitations),Brian McGlashin and Sarsfield Donohoe (Hornpipes),Jackie Fitzpatrick (Violin selection) and the famous Gauthier School of Dancing. ’What’s My Line’ ? was compeered by Bill Henry and on the panel were Phil Cullivan Betty Hickey Bill Galvin and Jack Binchey. To round off the night there was a most enjoyable sketch based on Ceili House written by Jimmy McEntee and produced by Bill O Hanlon.
Harry Dawson is made another presentation by Saint Barnabas Hospital New York where he has worked for the last 21 years never missing a day through illness or any other cause. Harry who is a native of Keadue Lodge Cathedral Road is President of the Bronx branch of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association.
Sympathy is extended to Paddy Donlon ex GNR on the death of his brother Thomas Donlon in Claremorris county Mayo. He was brother of Bridgie Katie and Margaret Donlon all resident in Saint Patrick’s Swellan and Mrs Eames Mullingar.
Fair was of small proportions with rising prices for all types of livestock. Yearlings were fetching £22-£28 1 //2 year olds £30-£35 2 year old £35-40 and three year olds £42-£50. Working horses were making £45-50 colts and fillies £40-£42 knackers £30-£50 ponies £25-£35 bonhams £9-£12 per pair.
January 23rd 1961:Continued pressure for new Cavan General Hospital from Cavan County Council led by Sean Lee and John P McKiernan (Corlesmore). County Manager Dermot McCarthy points out in exasperation that he has been campaigning for a new hospital to replace the dilapidated Cavan Surgical Hospital for over fourteen years and has been fobbed off by Ministers for Health from both sides. In paying tribute to Surgeon Paddy Maloney and his staff Dermot McCarthy says that their work for the people of Cavan is heroic and of the highest standard any where in the world. It was decided to send yet another deputation to consult with the present Minister for Health.
Cavan Rugby XV to play NIFC in Belfast H Neill Derek Morris K McKay L Shakelton M Brennan Norman Cinnamond T Black D Harrison Phil Cullivan J McMyler AN Whitehead Gerry Maloney Norman Moore M Tolan and J Hand.
Death of Bernard Caffrey at his residence Killynebber. Native of the Ballyjamesduff area, he was an official of Cavan Post Office for many years. He is survived by his wife four daughters and three sons one of whom Seamus is the popular proprietor of Cavan’s ‘White Star’. His colleagues in the Post Office formed a Guard of Honour at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial in Killygarry cemetery.
Death of Alice Eaton at Great Northern Terrace in Lincoln England. She was a native of Emmett Place and emigrated some years ago. She is survived by her husband and family. Funeral in Lincoln.
Matron of Saint Phelim’s Hospital returns thanks to the cast of Cavan CBSI who recently staged their award winning ‘Crankenstein’s Krazy Missile’ . Particular mention is made of the Producer Father Torlac O Reilly John O Connor and Gerry Maguire who spared no time or effort in staging this wonderful treat for the patients and staff.
The ‘Old Mill Bar’ prove too good for Killeshandra in darts match staged in the ‘Old Mill Bar’
Death of Mary Brady Drumhurk Butlersbridge. Predeceased by her husband Hugh some years ago. She was mother of Father PJ Brady Saint Saviour’s Glasgow. Funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge to the adjoining cemetery.
January 30th 1961:Inauguration of John F Kennedy as the 35th President of the USA and Commander in Chief of the American Armed Forces on a raised platform on the steps of the Capitol in Washington. The oath was administered by Chief Justice Earl Warren. Forty three year old Kennedy became the first Catholic ever to attain the office of President of the United States. In his inaugural speech he appealed to Russia to join the USA in a mutual effort to end the arms race and promised to increase the struggle for equality and fairness at home and abroad promising immediate attention for the poor hungry and oppressed vulnerable people of the world. Lyndon B Johnston was sworn in as Vice President and was the first to offer President Kennedy his congratulations and support. Earlier at 9 o clock John F and his family and entourage attended Mass in Holy Trinity Church in the Georgetown suburb of Washington.
Dr Michael Anthony Ramsey Archbishop of York is appointed the new and 100th Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of All England. Dr Ramsey is married but has no family.
Lourdes Invalid Committee formed in Nellie Gargan’s kitchen ‘The Ritz Bar’ Church Street Cavan. Chairman PV Flynn Secretaries Peggy Willock and Mary Bannon Treasurer Nellie Gargan Spiritual Director Father PJ McManus and Medical Officer Dr Patrick Watters. It was announced that the committee have booked four places on the Oblate Pilgrimage and a collection of the town will be taken up in due course.
Death of Agnes Murray 2 Saint Aidan’s Terrace Cavan at an untimely early age. She was extremely well known and highly respected known for her great acts of charity and hospitality. She was wife of the well known Tommy ‘Ash’ Murray a member of the outdoor staff of Cavan UDC. Survived by her husband brothers sisters and other relatives. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Dr McQuaid’s Prize at Cavan Bridge Club is won by N/S George Maloney and George Fairbrother E/.W Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold.
Pogue’s residential farm at Poles is sold for £1,065 with John C Brady Belturbet Auctioneer.
Helen Johnstone and Hugh Logan (Farnham ) win old time waltz competition in Town Hall. Adjudicator was Ken Browne and his Band. The competition was sponsored by Cavan Dog and Gun Club.
Seamus De Faoite’s Cumann Rinnce and Cabhan meet every Monday from 7:30 to 11 in McCusker’s Hall with the opening hour devoted to speaking the Irish language.
February 4th 1961:Lieutenant Brian Corr (Farnham Street) is among the 4 dead in Shannon Air Crash. The plane an Aer Corps Dove was on a training mission and was approaching the main runway at Shannon Airport when it dipped crashed into a hilltop and came to settle among trees at about 7:30 last Friday morning. Lt Brian Corr aged 26 was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Barney Corr Dental Surgeon Farnham Street. Educated at the De La Salle School and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan, he received his commission four years ago. He is survived by his parents and one brother Felim who is studying Chartered Accountancy. He was nephew of Father Larry Corr PP Kill. Lt Donal Brady aged 22 Griffith Avenue Whitehall Geoffrey C O Donoghue aged 19 Abbeyfeale and Patrick V Wall aged 18 Clontarf two trainee air control officers were also killed on impact. Captain James Liddy aged 37 the pilot of the stricken plane was removed with injuries to Ennis County Hospital and is making satisfactory recovery. President Eamonn De Velera and Taoiseach Sean Lemass led the nation in mourning the death of these brave service men at the Military Church of the Sacred Heart Arbour Hill where Rev S Noonan SJ was the chief celebrant with the coffins draped in the tricolour and sword and hat on top of the coffin. The Army Number 1 Band under Cmdt JG Doherty played the sacred music. Among the packed distinguished attendance was Frank Aikan Minister for Foreign Affairs Erskine Childers Minister for Transport and Power and Minister for Defence Frank Boland . The Army was represented by Major General S Collins Powell Chief of Staff. The Bishop of Kilmore Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn and the Vicar General of the Diocese Monsignor D F Fitzpatrick PP VG Cootehill were among the many distinguished attendance at the funeral of Lt Corr at Killygarry cemetery where ten pall bearers from the Aer Corps carried the coffin to his final resting place with a huge Army Guard of Honour standing to attention with reversed bayonets. The Band of the Curragh Training Camps provided the solemn music and sounded the Last Post. There was a huge array of beautiful floral bouquets. The last prayers were recited by Father Joe Dolan Adm assisted by Father PJ Gargan CC Rev P McCabe CF and Rev TD Fegan CF Army Chaplains. .The chief mourners were Mary Corr widow Barney and Mrs Corr parents and brother Felim Corr and Mrs O Mahoney mother in law. The general attendance at Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry included Paddy Smith Minister for Agriculture.
Same Week: Dr MA Cooney retires as County MOH. Presentation to Dr and Mrs Cooney by Dr Darragh Smith on behalf of his colleagues in the medical profession..
‘Practical Nurse of the Year’ award for Alice Elliott (Jnr) Church Street at Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Father F McDonagh SJ Chaplain to the Hospital presented the sward to Alice who was judged ‘best practical nurse of the year’. She is daughter of Paddy and Alice Elliott Building Contractors 57 Church Street Cavan.
Billy Boyle who stated his career with CIE in Cavan and served in Mullingar and Limerick is appointed CIE Area Operating Chief for the South East.
Bridge N/S Kathy Brady and Maggie Hickey E/W Dermot Morgan and Surgeon Paddy Maloney.
Father Frank McKiernan will lecture on ‘Cavan and ‘The Stuarts’ at Cavan Technical School with Seamus Gilheaney presiding under the auspices of Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan.
Father Bob McCabe will give this week’s recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Farnham Hotel and next week John McGinley Town Clerk will give the Recital..
First ordination at White Father’s Blacklion as Bishop Quinn ordains Seamus Browne Rockchapel who was one of a class of ten educated in the College with nine others being ordained in Scotland.
Cavan Ladies Golf Club President Dorie Smith Captain Airmid O Hanlon Secretary Maisie Magee Treasurer Mollie Finegan and Match Secretary Margaret English.
TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board of the GAA at their Annual Convention in the Court House welcomes the £4,000 being their share of gate receipts for Cavan’s great run to the Final of the National League but deplores the greed of Croke Park in taking far too much out of the gate for the Final as expenses incurred in staging the Down Cavan Final. Treasure Paddy Donohoe as usual has a detailed statement which reads Gate amounted to £7.057-17-9 wages for stile men and stewards £379 rent £1,030 cost of taxi to lodge money from gate in Bank £1-10-0 both Cavan and Down were rewarded with a total sum of £2,706-19-6 each. Jack McConnell points out that Croke Park got the rent on the double as presumably Down were charged the same expenses which was a scandal.
Loreto College Cavan defeat Saint Louis Convent Monaghan in the Gael Linn Cavan Monaghan Irish debating finals in Loreto College who were represented by Nora Harkin Patsy Duffy Rosaleen McFadden all from Donegal and Joan Reid from Longford.
Margaret Reilly the Billis Cavan after a period of one year’s probation is appointed to the whole time permanent pensionable position as ward’s maid Cavan Surgical Hospital.
February 11th 1961:Uproar at Cavan UDC as the Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick refuses a full debate on the controversial appointment of Sean Young as Rates and Rent Collector Cavan Urban area in an order issued by the Manager Dermot McCarthy. Both John Murray and Johnny O Rourke label the appointment as a public scandal as Benny Cullen apparently was promised the job and was going through the final process of ratification when the nomination of Sean Young was received and later ratified. Johnny Murray produced a signed petition of 437 ratepayers and tenants supporting Benny Cullen and calling on the Council to ratify his appointment as Collector to replace Hugh P McEntee also from Saint Phelim’s Place. The County Manager said that there was an interview process involved and as far as he knew there were about fourteen applications and Sean Young was nominated from this process with the interview board totally impartial and some of the members from as far away as Carlow. Benny Cafferty said that he had a certain amount of sympathy for Benny Cullen whose family had an illustrious record of service to Cavan Town Hall as Caretakers. Benny concluded by saying that he had seen and read the letter confirming Benny Cullen s the new Rate/ Rent Collector. As there was no solution to the problem and as Johnny Murray and Johnny O Rourke asked for this ‘political’ appointment to be reversed Tom Fitzpatrick adjourned the meeting.
Butlersbridge GFC 1961 Chairman Tommy Browne Vice Chairman Mickey Brady Joint Treasurers Paddy Reilly and Brendan Farrell Secretary Gerard Farrell. Committee Terry Smith Paddy McPhillips Paddy McGowan Sean O Hare Norby Fitzpatrick Tommy Myles Sean Browne Terence Reilly Mel Keaveney and Ken Browne. Mel Keaveney was appointed Representative to Cavan County Board.
Gabriel Kelly Jim McDonnell and James Brady are the three Cavan representatives on the Ulster team to play Leinster in the semi final of the Railway Cup.
Death of Julia Brady Drumbo . She was a very well known highly respected resident. Sympathy is extended to her family. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Cullies cemetery.
Death of John Hicks College Street at his residence. Employed by McCarren’s for many years . Survived by his wife sister relatives and friends. Father AB McGrath officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery. Survived by his wife Ellen and family.
Death of Annie Maguire Drumelis at Our Lady’s Hospital Navan county Meath. She was mother of Hugh Ground’s man County Cavan Golf Club and was highly respected over a wide area. Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W George Maloney and George Fairbrother.
Cavan rugby team to play Malone away on Saturday. J Hand, Brennan Phil Cullivan, Derek Morris, Norman Cinnamond, George Maloney, McKay K Shakelton Norman Moore N Breen, D Harison B Neill Richard Black J Dooley and AN Other.
‘Commercial Bar’ Bridge Street proprietor Pat Donohoe draw 6-6 with ‘The Yukon Bar’ Belturbet in a thrilling darts encounter in Belturbet. The return leg will take place in the ‘Commercial Bar’ on Monday 13th February.
February 18th 1961:Last social in Temperance Hall as the CYMS vacate their premises in very controversial circumstances. Committee (pictured) Larry Clarke (Treasurer) Frank Fitzpatrick Father PJ Gargan, Joe O Rourke Tommy Connolly (Vice Chairman).Back Row: Michael Breslin (senior),Paddy O Reilly Eddie McEneaney (Secretary),Jimmy Finlay Tommy McPhillips Hughie Smith Peter Mullen Tom McCusker Matty Corcoran and Jimmy Brennan. The following week all work was stopped on the demolition as underground caves are found beneath the floor boards. Site is preserved for posterity-a wall now stands where this building once stood. The famous Temperance Hall where the CYMS held their weekly whist drives was originally part of Saint Augustine’s Seminary later it was taken over by the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association who in turn transferred it to the Old Catholic Club in 1920. In 1936 the Catholic Club amalgamated to become Cavan CYMS. It was the robbing facility for Cardinals Archbishops and clergy for all big events in the Cathedral .The manner in which this eviction occurred caused a deep rift between the members of Cavan CYMS and the local clergy who presumed that the Club would just fold up as a result of being made homeless. The members were made of sterner stuff and eventually were accommodated in the British Legion Hall. It is on this old ‘Hut’ site that the magnificent Cavan CYMS 2012 is built as a monument to men of integrity zeal and tenacity who never ‘threw in the towel’.
Same Week Russian satellite on way to Venus
Saint Patrick’s College fail to impress despite trouncing Saint McCartan’s Monaghan 2-6 to nil in the semi final of the McRory Cup played in ideal conditions in Breffni Park. Splendid defence and excellent midfield the forwards squandered chance after chance and should have chalked up a ‘cricket score’. They will have to improve considerably if they hope to beat the winners of the second semi final between Saint Patrick’s Armagh and Saint Eunan’s Letterkenny. Team Cathal Toal Thomas Young Jimmy Stafford Peter Pritchard Phil Brady Captain Philip McMenamin Frank Farrelly Ray Carolan C Flynn Tom Sheridan Brian Kennedy Tommy Monahan Sean T O Reilly and Brian Boylan.
Death of the legendary Eugene Cullivan shoemaker and craftsman Upper Main Street. He was a well known highly respected member of an old distinguished Cavan family. Like most shoemakers of the era Eugene walked with a slight limp. He was quiet decent hardworking and very reliable and loyal to his thousands of customers. Worked all hours of the day and night and was particularly busy at Christmas Easter and other public and family occasions. He was an outstanding Gael and was a weekly visitor to Breffni Park. Life long member of the Cathedral Confraternity he was a daily communicant at Mass in the Cathedral. Survived by his brothers sisters and other relatives. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies was large and representative reflecting the popularity of Eugene and the Cullivan family in the community.
February 25th 1961:Death of Betty Gannon 37 Main Street (Eleanor Fay’s) at Our Lady’s Nursing Home Edgeworthstown. She was a .famous dancing and drill teacher well known in the West and North Midlands where she taught in many of the schools and institutions. Among her star pupils was Siobhan McKenna whom she taught when teaching in Saint Louis Kiltimagh county Mayo. Strict disciplinarian, she was known for her excellence and attention to detail and expected the same high standards from her pupils. At all of the schools she taught she produced operas and concerts which were beautifully dressed and splendidly coordinated. Betty had a great intellect and striking personality holding conservative views. She was brother of the well known Jesuit theologian the late Father PJ Gannon Milltown Park Dublin and sister of ‘Bobbie’ O Hanlon wife of John F former Managing Director of the Anglo Celt. Her brother JP ‘Brookvale ‘ was Chief Accountant Cavan County Council. She was youngest daughter of John Gannon JP Accountant Cavan County Council Erskine House Cavan.She was an aunt of Joan Willie and Edward O Hanlon Anglo Celt Maureen Dunne Dalkey and K Gannon Stradone..
Same Week: ‘Aiden of Kilykeen’ thirteen year old Irish Wolfhound bitch bred by Tony Doyle wins 5 premier Irish Wolfhound award at Crufts Dog Show in London. He beat the famous ‘Rory of Ballygran’ mascot of the Irish Guards. The dog is now owned by Jennifer Townson of Maidenhead in England.
Maria Looney clerk in Cavan Post Office for the last number of years is made two presentations on the occasion of her transfer on promotion to Cahirciveen county Kerry. She was the recipient of presentation from her colleagues in Cavan Post Office and later at a social in the Breifne Café she was the recipient of another presentation from her friends in Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan of which she was an outstanding active member.
Cavan Bridge N/S Miss McEneaney and Miss Kelly E/W Mr and Mrs Carthy.
‘Commercial Bar’ Bridge Street and ‘Yukon Bar’ Belturbet draw 2-2 in return dart’s thriller in Bridge Street.
Excellent farm prices continue at Cavan Fair with three year old cows fetching £55-£62-10 each springers £55-63 colts and fillies £36-£42-10-0 ponies £30-£35 sheep in lambs £6 each and bonhams £8-£12 per pair.
“For good quality electrical appliances and repairs call to Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone Cavan 88.
Star of screen stage and radio Milo O Shea will be the Adjudicator at the forthcoming Cavan Drama Festival in the Town Hall..
JJ McGinley Town Clerk passes his final examination in the Institute of Chartered Secretaries Association of Ireland and the United Kingdom. Part time or full time course JJ studied four to five nights per week. Subjects included Company :Law Mercantile Law Accountancy English and Secretarial principles.
Brendan Behan pictured on the front page with Cait O Connor Dublin well known Ballad Singer and Harpist and Dr Brian J Galligan Chairman of Cavan branch CCE promoters of the very successful concert in the Town Hall at which Brendan author of ‘The Borstal Boy’ and ‘the Quare Fella’ sang some well known ballads. Leo Rowsome famous Irish Uileann piper the McCoy School of Dancing Belfast Sean O Riada Michael Quigley Margaret O Reilly ballad singer from Lough Gown Kieran Kelly on the accordion Cait O Connor ballad singer and harpist were some of the other acts appearing on the star studded bill. The MC was Brian Coleman who kept the show moving in a most pleasant and entertaining manner.
Death of George Leddy 49 College Street Post Office official for many years. Well known and highly respected over a wide area. He was an active member of the Holy Family Confraternity in the Cathedral and served as an officer of both the old Catholic Club and the CYMS. He is survived by his sons daughters two of whom are nuns brothers sisters relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Potahee cemetery.
Jean Mackeral daughter of Robert and Mrs Mackeral Cathedral Road wins 1st Prize in Scripture examination at Cavan Presbyterian Church.
Death of Bartley Harten Carnagh Loughduff . Survived by his wife and family. Funeral from Mullahoran Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Agnes Hedgeley nee Flood Bridge Street who is married to Alan Hedgeley Editor of the Manchester Evening Guardian is entertained to dinner by the British Ambassador to France Sir Pierson Dixon and later the party enjoyed a conducted tour of Paris.
March 4th 1961 Matthew Smith Farmer Drumcrave is fatally injured when he falls of his bicycle on his way back from shopping in Cavan. Among those giving evidence were Kieran McCabe who said that he was playing in Matthew Smith’s field with his brother and sister when he spotted Smith about 100 yards away remounting his bicycle and soon afterwards heard a loud bang and later discovered that Matthew Smith had fallen off his bicycle. Jimmy Meehan Taxi Driver Cavan gave evidence of being on the way to Drumcrave School when he came across the injured man lying in the middle of the road with a deep gash over his right eye. He took him to the side of the road and called to McCabe’s to call Father PJ Gargan and Dr Jack Sullivan who gave evidence that the dead man died soon after falling from the bicycle, death was due to shock and hemorrhaging caused by a heavy fall from the bicycle. He had a deep gash over his right eye and was dead about thirty minutes when he examined him at 3:30. Bernard Lynch gave evidence of seeing Matthew Smith and later Jimmy Meehan on the road and there was no further traffic during the time he was working in his field. John Kennedy Fagan’s foreman of the Jury joined Superintendent McCague and Paddy Cusack Coroner in sympathizing with the brothers sisters and other relatives and friends of the dead man. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh are to meet Pope John XXIII at the end of their state visit to Italy. As Princess Elizabeth she met Pope Pius XII in 1951 with her new husband the Duke of Edinburgh. King George V met the Pope in 1923 while King Edward VII met the Pope in 1903.
Cavan Angler’s Club 1961 Chairman Michael J Smith Secretary Sean Young Assistant Secretary Norman Cinnamond Treasurer Johnny Donohoe. Committee Father Malachy Byrne now CC in Laragh Dr BT Cullen M/S Vincent Bartley Tommy Donohoe Onslow Bredin Tom McConville John Smith Charlie Leddy and Brendan Coulter. The outgoing Chairman Father Malachy Byrne said that the boat building class was in session at Cavan Technical School under Finian O Callaghan and that the Club were assisting Cavan Tourist Association in promoting fishing to the tourists particularly in the UK. The Club were in credit to the tune of £23-15-9 announced the hard working Treasurer Tommy Donohoe.
Saint Patrick’s College beat Saint Mary’s Dundalk 8-4 to 0-1 in the first round Ulster Junior Rannafast Cup in absolutely appalling conditions at the new pitch at the College complex. Paddy Lyons 2-0 Michael Fagan 2-0 Niall Brady 2-0 Joe Leydon 1-1 D Comey 1-1 and Philip Fitzsimmons 0-2. Saint Pat’s led by 6-2 to 0-1 at the interval with A O Reilly scoring Dundalk’s only point of the game.
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Cavan under the auspices of Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan will be led by a colour party from Cavan FCA who will assemble opposite the Courthouse. Well known local steward Tommy Reilly ‘The Regal’ is parade marshal while after the parade Irish dancing competitions will take place in both the Protestant Hall and Town Hall.
Death of Rosemary Wynne Teffia Park Longford a member of the well known Republican Family Brady’s Cavan House. She was area Captain Cumann Na Mbhan and sister of Patrick and the late Edward Cavan House. The house was raided by the RIC and Cavan Militia as it was a well known safe house for Republican’s on the run. Funeral from Saint Mel’s Cathedral to Ballymacormac cemetery.
:CYMS Whist Winners Town Hall. Top score Susan Smith Tullyvin (£50),1st lady Mrs J Sheridan Cavan,2nd Lady Mrs Jerome Casey Cavan,3rd Mary Daly Cootehill,4th Kathleen Andrews Milltown,5th Mary Lovett Cavan:1st Gent P Traynor Killaney Carrickmacros,2nd Gent Dr F Burke Cavan,3rd James Kane Carrickmacross,4th Patrick Rawe Dundalk and 5thThomas McBride Carrickmacross.
Same Week; Death of Michael Burns 6 Mons Terrace. Veteran of World War 1. Well known over a wide area he was extremely popular. Survived by his wife sons daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killeshandra.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Gwen Arnold and Owen McGovern NT E/W AG Hunt and Joan O Hanlon.
‘The Visitation’ Medical Missionaries promotional film is showing on Sunday at 8:30 and 3:30 pm in the Town Hall Cavan
The recital at Cavan’s Gramophone Society was given by Father AB McGrath and next week the recital will be given by Maeve McDonald.
County Cavan Darts League now forming entry forms and particulars from John McDowell Secretary ‘Old Mill Bar’.
March 11th 1961:Death of Edward O Reilly 41 College Street in the Surgical Hospital just two months after he was involved in a serious road accident just outside Crosskeys as he made his way from Ballyjamesduff on the wet slippery Road crossing a ditch and ending up in a nearby field on Christmas Eve. His daughter Marie and Surgeon Paddy Maloney gave evidence that death was due to kidney failure brought on by pneumonia as a result of injuries received in a car crash on Christmas Eve 1960. John P Kennedy Fegan’s the Foreman of the Jury joined with Superintendent McCague and Paddy Cusack Coroner in sympathising with the relatives and friends of the deceased. . He was a very well known truck driver with ‘ESSO’. Predeceased by his wife Anne he is survived by his sons daughters brothers and sisters. Father P J Gargan officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies Cemetery.
Father Charles Travers MA Saint Patrick’s College will lecture this week on the ‘Ireland of 1860’ at the lectures sponsored by Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan in the Technical School Cavan.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E;W Mrs Orr and Mr Galbrath.
Work stops on the ill fated Temperance Hall at the Presbytery recently vacated in controversial circumstances by Cavan CYMS . The experts at the National Museum were alerted by local well known highly respected Dr Philip O Connell but indicated that they had no interest in examining the intricate caves and tunnels that ran under the building to the Gallows Hill. Later a wall was built to replace the famous Temperance Hall.
Saint Patrick’s College are seeking their 6th McRory Cup when they play Saint Eunan’s Letterkenny who are appearing in their 3rd McRory Cup Final without success to date. The venue is Irvinstown county Fermanagh with Percy McCooey Monaghan referee.
Surgeon BT Cullen lands the fish of the season on a Connemara Black fly in Lough Sheelin. The beautiful brown trout weighing 7 ½ lbs was landed in the presence of his gilly Paddy Murphy..
Death of John Neary 3 Vernon Gardens Clontarf after a short illness. Born in Beleek county Fermanagh in 1891 he was educated at Drumcrave and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan .He lost his sight at the age of sixteen and the rest of his life was devoted to the service of the blind. He was founder member of the National Council for the Blind in 1921 and was the first secretary of the organisation. Introduced the first Braille magazine and introduced Braille printing to Ireland after meeting world famous Dr Helen Keller in New York. Current President of Saint Patrick’s College Cavan PPU. His parents were Butchers in Town Hall Street where he was a great friend of the legendary Peter Paul Brady who was also afflicted with blindness and toured the country raising funds for the newly formed NCBI. John was a past president of the Dublin Esperanto Club. Survived by his wife Lillian sons Michael and John daughters Frances and Lily brothers James and John sister Rose. Funeral took place to Glasnevin cemetery.
Ulster GAA Convention in the Courthouse is addressed by Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn Bishop of Kilmore.
March 18th 1961 Phil Brady from Legway Bridge captain of the Saint Patrick’s College McRory Cup team is pictured receiving the trophy from Rev Brother GC O Doherty Abbey CBS Newry and Secretary Ulster College’s Board after Saint Pat’s had comprehensively beaten Saint Eunan’s College Letterkenny to record their sixth success in the competition. Cool long kicking defenders towering and industrious midfield eager and methodical forwards won the day for Saint Pats who ran out winners by 1-13 to 0-4 for Saint Eunan’s Letterkenny who showed only flashes of their true form in the third quarter when Cavan took their foot off the accelerator only to regain dominance and run out easy winners. Brian McElhenny ‘the will of the wisp’ Cavan forward settled his team mates with an opportunistic goal in the 16th minute and from there to the end Cavan were never extended. Man of the Match was the towering Ray Carolan who got great support at midfield from his partner Charlie Flynn. Jimmy Stafford was superb at full back receiving blanket cover from his wing men Thomas Young and Peter Pritchard. Philip McMenamin was brilliant at centre half back blotting out the threat from Eunan’s star man Tony McDevitt and was ably assisted by the captain Phil Brady and Frank Farrelly. Patrick McNamee took the place of the injured Pat Gaffney and in the reshuffle was placed on the edge of the square where he wrought havoc with his towering height breaking down balls to his flying forward colleagues Tom Sheridan Brian Kennedy Brian McElhenny Brian Boylan and Tommy Monahan who were on ‘song’ all afternoon. Cathal Toal inspired confidence all afternoon and he was soundness personified in the Saint Pat’s goal. Team Cathal Toal Thomas Young Jimmy Stafford Phil Brady Philip McMcmenamin Frank Farrelly Charlie Flynn Ray Carolan Tom Sheridan Brian Kennedy Brian Boylan Brian McElhenny Paddy McNamee and Tommy Monahan.
Death of Maria Elliott at the residence of her niece Mrs James Dawson Keadue Lodge . Extremely popular she had a host of friends in Cavan and was a leading exhibitor at Cavan Show for many years. Her husband the late John Elliott was Station Master at Cavan Station for many years. The funeral from Cavan Presbyterian Church was large and representative reflecting the deep regard her family were held in Cavan and surrounding areas.
Cavan Angler’s Club 1st competition of the season was held in Laragh where Chairman of the Club Father JM Byrne is a most popular curate having served in Cavan for many years Winner was Sean Brady Tullyco 2nd Sean Young Cavan and 3rd Andy McEntee Cavan.
Maeve McDonald gives the recital at well attended and appreciative Cavan Gramophone Society with Angela Clarke giving the recital next week.
Fair demand good with adequate stocks. Yearling stores £30-£35 two year old £45-£52 three year old £55-£65 colts and fillies £42-10-£47-10-0 working horses £45-£50 donkeys £8-£12 and knackers £50-£60 each.
Outstanding success by Surgeon PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt as they win the prestigious Dr BT Cullen Cup at County Cavan Bridge Club. Forty six pairs from Dublin Drogheda Dundalk Navan Kells Longford Virginia and Armagh competed. The trophy was presented to the two winners by Dr BT and Maura Cullen while the Mitchell Cup was won by N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Maureen McDonald E/W Rev Father McGovern Newry and Michael Harding Cavan.
March 25th 1961 Well known local historian Father Charles Travers gives the lecture at Cavan Technical School entitled ‘Ireland of the 1860s’ sponsored by Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan, Michael Harding presided.
Church and State gather in Saint Patrick’s and Saint Colman’s Cathedral in Armagh to celebrate the 1,500th Anniversary since the death of the National Apostle Saint Patrick. The solemn pontifical Mass was celebrated by the Papal Legate Cardinal McIntyre of Los Angles assisted by Cardinal John Dalton Primate of All Ireland Cardinal Godfrey Bishop of Westminster and Primate of England and Wales and Cardinal Cushing Archbishop of Boston. In attendance in this patrician year were President De Velera Taoiseach Sean Lemass members of the diplomatic corps forty three bishops and archbishops including Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn representing the Diocese of Kilmore.
Cavan rugby team to play Dungannon in the Royal School field. J Hand R Black Norman Cinnamond J McMyler Derek Morris B Wall C Shakelton GV Maloney D Harrison Phil Cullivan Norman Moore N Breen K McKay B Rafferty B Comiskey and C Comiskey.
Kilmore soccer team easily account for Redhills in the latter’s ground on Saint Patrick’s Day winning a thrilling encounter 4-0. Ken Morris 2 Derek Morris and Jim Lyndsey were on target for the visitors.
Saint Patrick’s College bidding for their 1at Hogan Cup win play the Champions Saint Jarlath’s Tuam in the All Ireland Semi Final at Pearse Park Longford on Sunday. Saint Jarlath’s have match winners in Mayo minor stars John Morley and Gerry Prendergast while Saint Pat’s are weakened by the continuing absence of Pat Gaffney knee injury and flying wing forward star who is a late defection from the line up that defeated Saint Eunan’s Letterkenny in the McRory Cup Final.
Huge attendances at all Masses in the Cathedral for the feast of our National Apostle eight o clock Father Sean Reilly Saint Patrick’s College ten Children’s Mass Father AB McGrath. Joe Dolan Adm was the celebrant of the Solemn High Mass at 11:30 am with Fathers James Carroll deacon PJ McManus sub deacon and Father Patrick J Gargan mc
Pike fishing competition at Bakersbridge sponsored by Cavan District Tourist Association 1st PJ Reilly Portaliffe 8 lbs 4 ozs 2nd Mick Crosby Bridge Street 4 lbs 8 ozs 3rd Mick Finegan 4 lbs 4 ozs. There was over fifty competitors.
This week’s lecture in the Technical School will be given by well known GAA writer Padraic Purcell entitled ‘The History of the GAA’
Leslie Mullen Danesfort fishing at Rann catches a specimen trout weighing 3lbs 14 ozs at the same spot he hooked and landed the record 9 lbs 3 oz trout last year. He was spinning using a Blue Devon.
Sligo Drama Circle capture the premier award at the 17th Cavan Drama Festival with their production of ‘To Live in Peace’ wins the Dr Patrick Lyons Perpetual trophy. Best producer was Sligo’s Joe Flood while Paddy Dooney formerly Cavan players captured the best actor award for Sligo. Vera Walls Rush CYMS won the award for best actress.
Death of John Martin Farnham Hotel and native of Redhills at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He was one of Cavan’s best loved characters and served in the Farnham with the Tully family for many years as Night Porter. He had an outstanding tenor voice and could always be relied on for a couple of well delivered numbers in a sing song. During the Emergency he was assistant group leader Cavan LDF. Outstanding golfer he won many of the prizes at County Cavan Golf Club and was a member there for many years. Survived by his brothers uncles and a large circle of friends. Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery.
Death of John ‘Jack’ Sheridan Drumelis. He was a farm labourer and was extremely well known and highly popular in the Farnham area where he enjoyed fishing in the nearby River Erne and was an excellent skittles player. Survived by his brothers sisters and large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Austin Brady Publican Ballyhaise buys the seventy acre residential farm of Archie Shiels Ardamagh Ballyhaise for a consideration of £2.500 with PJ O Reilly Milltown Auctioneer.
April 1st 1961:Saint Pat’s Cavan hammered by Saint Jarlath’s Tuam in the Hogan Cup semi final 5-9 to 1-8 at Longford’s Pearse Park. Conceding a soft goal in the opening seconds Saint Pat’s were six points down after only six minutes but fought back to put a respectable face on the score with the Saint Jarlath’s Tuam attack rampant and running rings around a poor sedentary Cavan defence who conceded three more goals in the second quarter to leave Jarlath’s leading by 4-6 to 1-1 at half time -the Cavan goal again scored by Ballyconnell poacher supreme Brian McElhenny. Joe Leydon came on for a strangely lack lustre John T O Reilly in the second half and steadied up the Saint Pat’s team. John Morley and Robbie O Connell lorded it at midfield against the young inexperienced Charlie Flynn and Ray Carolan supplying their forwards with ample supply to continually torture the tottering Cavan defence.
Mary Shanaghy eldest daughter of Stephen Lisdarn and Cavan Post Office is conferred with her SRN in London.
The Easter Vigil this year will take place at 10:45 pm while the Holy Thursday Evening Mass followed by the procession to the altar of repose will take place at 7 o clock.
April 8th 1961:Death of Packy Cullen (43) (weigh master and caretaker of Cavan Town Hall) after a long illness. He was a founder member of Cavan Fire Brigade and attended at the Convent Fire of 1943 when thirty four children and one adult lost their lives. His parents were also caretakers of the Town Hall and Packy was also engaged in farming and dairying. He was chief steward at the pictures in Cavan Town Hall shown by Ned McKiernan. Coffin borne on the Fire Brigade engine to his final resting place in Killygarry. He is survived by his wife May sons John Brian Dennis Jim and daughter Marie.
Child for every day of the year as 365 children are confirmed at Cavan Cathedral by the Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn.
April 15th 1961:Yuri Gagarin 27 year old Russian Army Major is the first man in space after being fired by a Russian rocket to circle the earth once at a speed of 18,000 MPH in his 4 ½ ton space ship named ‘Vostoch’. He stayed in Space a total of 89 minutes reaching an altitude of between 108-187 miles above the earth’s surface before landing safely in Western Russia. John F Kennedy and Harold Macmillan of Britain are among the first to offer congratulations to the Russian Government as Yuri is hailed as the ‘New Columbus’ as the dream becomes a reality. The Russians announce a little prematurely that their next aim is to put a man in orbit around the moon.
Corlurgan National School is at last reopened by Bishop Quinn after it was burnt to the ground in 1956. Pictured are Paddy Doherty Contractor Mrs E Crotty NT Bishop Austin Quinn Lily O Reilly Principal . Mass was later celebrated in one of the new classrooms by Father AB McGrath assisted by Fathers PJ Gargan PJ McManus and Father Joe Dolan Adm. The new two classroom state of the art school cost £16,000 tor erect.
Same week: Address of welcome presented to the all Ireland champions Down in the Ulster Arms Hotel prior to their victory over Cavan in the Dr.McKenna Cup.
Sheelin Shamrock costing £19,500 is officially opened by the Minister for Lands Mr O Moran . Later a fleet of 11 boats are blessed and launched by Father Troy PP Mountnuggent .
Central Council make the definitive judgement that after appeals to Cavan County Board and the Ulster Council the disputed 1960 County Senior Championship Final between Bailieborough and Ballinagh must be replayed.
Death of Kate Lawlor Derry league Butlersbridge at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge to Annagh cemetery.
Death of the legendary Joe Kelly owner of the lands adjoining Annagh Lake. Extremely well known he operated a membership fee of 5/- per family or six pence for day trippers to the sandy beaches of Annagh Lake. Predeceased by his sister who also acted as steward and collector the funeral took place from Saint Aidan’s Church to Clonovey cemetery.
Rev Aubrey Given SJ Professor of Medieval Irish History at UCD will speak on ‘The Diocese of Kilmore in the 12th Century’ at the Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan series of lectures in the Technical School Farnham Street.
Cavan Bridge N/S Cyril Arnold and Mrs M O Sullivan and E/W Surgeon PD Maloney and AG Hunt.
Fair Whitehead bull calves £15-£20 yearlings £26-£32 two year old £45-£50 three year olds £65-£75 milch cows £42-£52 working horses £50-55 colts and fillies £45-55 ponies £30-40 bonhams £10-£12 per pair carrying sows £30-£35.
Virginia and Cavan tie in Bridge Final (team of four) at Lake View Hotel Virginia but Virginia now go forward to represent Cavan in the All Ireland Team of Four Bridge Championships in Dublin. Virginia S McQuade W Elliott O O Reilly and T Greene while Cavan were represented by Kathleen Sullivan Dermot Morgan Rev Father Sean O Reilly and Maureen McDonald.
Sudden and unexpected death of Austin Cosgrove Butlersbridge aged only 22 at a New York Hospital following a routine operation. Only emigrated five months ago. He was leading apprentice mechanic in Smith’s Garage and was placed first in Ireland in his final exams at Cavan Technical School. As a fully qualified mechanic his skills were in great demand both here at home and in New York where he was employed in a garage. Son of John Cosgrove his remains were flown home for burial from Saint Aidan’s Church to the New cemetery.
April 22nd 1961 Saint Philomena is wiped off the list of Saints by the Vatican who say that no such person ever existed. Her feast day on September 9th is not to be honoured and a Church near Naples are ordered to dedicate their Church to some other Saint.
Jim McDonnell scores all his sides eight points in Drung’s defeat to Drumalee who won their Junior League clash on the score 5-5 to 0-8. Close game until the last quarter until the heavy underfoot conditions at Drumalee sapped the energy of the visitors who leaked four goals in the last quarter. Frankie Walsh 2 goals H P O Reilly 1 goal Brian Gaffney 2 goal with Donie Fay lethal from heavy placed balls. Tommy Molloy and Jim McDonnell were Men of the Match.
Cully’s amusement arcade visits Cavan Egg Market where there is something for everyone and £1,000 in cash prizes all in aid of Parochial Funds.
Death of Mrs Isobella Conlon Mons Terrace at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan . She was a sister of the late Patrick Scollans Drumbo. Large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Cullies cemetery.
Twin calves are born to a cow the property of Tom McCarren Brookvale after being artificially inseminated.
Captain’s Mr J Mansfield’s prize at Cavan Bridge Club is won by N/S Maureen Cullen and Kathleen Brady E/W Maureen McDonald and RT McCarthy. The prizes were presented by Surgeon Paddy Maloney and Gerry Hunt still basking in the joy of their recent BT Cullen Open win when the pair demonstrated that they were among the foremost partnerships in Ireland.
Old Mill Bar second team are soundly trashed by the Woodford Bar Ballyconnell while the Commercial Bar B side are easily disposed of by a resurgent Yukon Bar Belturbet in the Cavan Darts League. The Commercial A side will look for better fortune when they visit Tommy Reilly’s in Killeshandra.
April 29th 1961 Mechanical rail lifter speeds up the demise of the Cavan-Clones Railway line.
Mighty Avons Showband celebrate their 1st Birthday in a packed Town Hall on Thursday 4th May l. Many spot prizes and admission a very modest 5/-.
Emile Harris famous British pop star is photographed with ‘The Three Checkmates’ and ‘The Fordettes’ as he stops off in Cavan on his way to an engagement in Belfast. He enjoyed a meal in the Farnham Hotel Cavan where many local fans queued up for his autograph.
Joseph Maguire leading New York Democrat accompanied by his wife and son Joseph a native of Enniskillen county Fermanagh and leading restaurateur and developer in New York city stops over with his friends Paddy and Alice Elliott 57 Church Street. Founder of the Fermanagh Association in New York he is a noted fiddler and brother of the celebrated musician John Maguire Enniskillen. He is a personal friend of the well known Canadian uranium magnate Matt Gilroy a native of Derrylin.
Centenary celebrations being organised for the 29th May for Poor Clare Convent Cavan which was founded in 1861.
“Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan your Hoover Agent Phone Cavan 88.”
Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne 1961 Patron Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn President P O Connell MSc PhD Clonmel Chairman Tom J Barron NT Bailieboro Vice Chairman BC O Mordha Cootehill Treasurer Brid Sheridan Cavan County Library Sec Rev Father Frank McKiernan Saint Patrick’s College Committee Fathers Augustine Leydon Patrick Brady Rev WF Drury Dr Brian Galligan Seamus Dolan NT J Gilheaney NT J Gillick Owen McGovern NT L Kelly Michael Neary B O Reilly and Bernard Stacey BA.
May 6th 1961 Pictured are Con A Smith Tom Clarke and Terry O Dowd admiring the 2,000th rebuilt tractor assembled by Smith’s Garage Cavan.
Hugh Gough and Brendan Coulter are pictured with their record 95 lbs of pike caught by them on Lough Erne.
South East Cavan Old IRA make a presentation to their former leader Dr Michael A Cooney who is retiring as County Cavan MOH at a very well attended function in the Railway Hotel Cavan.
Dilemma for Cavan Urban Council as several of the tenants from Saint Phelim’s Place apply for permission to erect garages at their houses. The County Manager is in favour of building the garages and increasing the rent Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor says that if the Council allow the tenants to build the houses themselves they will be looking for compensation when they move on while Maurice Jackson Vice Chairman says that the Council should be concentrating on building houses and forgetting the garages!
Phil Donohoe is pictured with his proud young son Desmond after the popular Bridge Street Butcher won 1st Prize and the beautiful purpose built boat in the Sheelin Shamrock fishing competition to celebrate the opening of the new hotel on the shores of Lough Sheelin. Phil’s winning catch was a brown trout weighing 5lbs 9 ozs Michael J Smith Drumalee was 2nd with a trout weighing 3lbs 3ozs.
Death of Matthew ‘Matt’ Donohoe College Street well known Cavan plumber at his residence. Member of an old distinguished Cavan family. He was a leading member of Cavan Slashers and served as both a player and official with the club. He was a great Cavan Gael and as a mark of respect all GAA games in the county were postponed last Sunday. Took an active part in Church affairs and was a leading member of the Old Cathedral Choir and Cavan Choral Group under his friend and neighbour Father Willie Buchanan a native of Bridge Street. Life time member of Cavan Cathedral Holy Family Confraternity. He is survived by his wife and three sons Patrick C Treasurer Cavan County Board GAA Matthew and Joe two brothers James Anglo Celt Andy New York and one sister Mrs J Farrell Military Row. Father PJ McManus CC presided at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery.
Poor Clare Convent Cavan Centenary Committee President Dr BT Cullen Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick Vice Chairman Seamus Gilheaney Secretary Tom McKenna Assistant Secretary Carmel McDonald and Treasurer Leo Keogan.
Death of Frank Galligan Behey a former member of the GNR staff . Very popular with all classes and creeds. He was an active member of Drumcrave Band and in his youth a playing member of Behey Benburbs later switching his allegiances to the newly formed Drumalee GFC of which he was a leading official. Never missed a game in Drumalee or Breffni Park he was a frequent visitor to Croke Park when Cavan were involved in the closing stages of the All Ireland series. He is survived by his relatives and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Retirement of Garda John McSherry a member of the Garda for 37 years .He was a most efficient and courteous officer and was extremely popular in the town. Native of Dromahaire county Leitrim he was a member of the 1st Sligo Brigade Old IRA and was a Captain in the Irish Army before joining the Garda in 1924. He served in Glenamaddy Ballymoe transferring to Stradone in 1930. He later served in Kingscourt Clones and Kilnaleck before coming to Cavan in 1947. He was one of the first tenants of the newly built Saint Phelim’s Place and both he and the family were very much part of the community in Cavan. He is leaving Cavan and will retire to Dublin.
Sean McCabe Billis spinning at Behey Lake catches a pike weighing 19 lbs which is one of the biggest fish ever caught in Behey Lake.
May 13th 1961:Historic meeting in the Vatican of Queen Elizabeth 2 of England and Pope John XXIII The Queen was “gowned to the feet in black with a black hip length veil concealing her face a diamond bracelet on gloved hands and double string of pearls at her throat”. Prince Philip wore his Admiral of the Fleet uniform as they were granted a private audience lasting over twenty minutes. At the end of the meeting Pope John presented the Queen with seven ancient Roman coins depicting seven different Emperoresses of Rome found in the Catacombs and Vatican stamp albums for the Royal children. Queen Elizabeth then presented the Pope with a valuable walking cane and three signed photographs of the British Royal family in silver frames.
Commander Alan Sheperd becomes the first American in space when his ‘Redstone’ Capsule weighing one ton blasts off from Cape Canaveral in Florida shooting up to 115 miles above the earth lasting fifteen minutes before plunging back into the Pacific Ocean where an armada of ships were there to pick him up. The Rocket and Alan were then winched from the sea and brought to a nearby aircraft carrier where Commander Sheperd’s first words to the crew were “boy what a ride”. He was later given a tumultuous welcome in Washington before being presented with the Congressional medal of honour by President John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
Wettest April since records began at Kevitt Castle Crossdoney where Alfred Myles Smith Solicitor reports that April 1961 was the wettest ever with 4.65 inches of rain on 21 rainy days while in April 1960 only 1.74 inches fell on 13 rainy days. The wettest day was the 22nd April 1961 when an amazing 1.10 inches fell.
Death of the very popular Michael Foynes at his residence Butlersbridge. He was a County Council Overseer and was equally popular with his colleagues and powers that be in Cavan Courthouse. He took an active part in the War of Independence from 1916 and was interred with nine of his Butlersbridge colleagues in Ballykinlar including his late brother Thomas. After Independence he took the Republican side in the Civil War and at his death was President of Butlersbridge branch Fianna Fail. He served in the LDF for the duration of the Emergency 1939-1945. He was brother of John Foynes the well known poet who composed ballads to celebrate Cavan’s five All Ireland triumphs. His son Rev Aidan Foynes Saint Kieran’s Kilkenny will be ordained priest in June. He is survived by his three sons Rev Aidan Kilkenny William USA Michael Butlersbridge three daughters Mrs J Greenan Ballinacargey Elizabeth and Brigid Butlersbridge two brothers John Butlersbridge James Manchester one sister Mrs MA Flanagan Butlersbridge. Saint Aidan’s Church was packed to an overflowing capacity with the coffin draped in the tricolour and a guard of honour of his colleagues in the Old IRA under Charlie O Reilly County Council. The Mass and final prayers were recited by Father PJ McManus CC. Burial took place in the New cemetery with Cmdt Sean Sheridan rendering the last honours at the graveside.
Cavan Gaels and Crosserlough qualify for the 1960 County Cavan League Final with wins over Ballinagh and Bailieboro Shamrock’s. The Gaels accounted for Bailieboro 1-9 to 1-6 after the two teams were tied at 1-1 each at the interval. Sterling displays from Mick Ryan Hugo Cafferty Jim Meehan and Colm Smith in defence while Seamus Keevans was outstanding at midfield Kevin and Con Smith Jimmy Sheridan Paddy Maguire and Cathal Young were magnificent in attack and were all on target. Referee Mick Higgins.
Patsy McConnell is the winner of the first billiards tournament sponsored by Cavan CYMS in their new home at the ‘Hut’. Patsy beat the gallant Jim Fay in a close sporting encounter and was later presented with the Father PJ Gargan Cup presented by the donor.
Cavan Tourist Association announce that well known Bridge Street business man Packy Joe Lee has presented a cup to be awarded to the person who catches the heaviest fish in the Cavan area while the Mick Clarke Cup will be presented to the person catching the heaviest rudd. The association are presently erecting road signage to the local fishing spots for the benefit of the visiting anglers.
Death of Mrs Louise Manning Rossa Place wife of Inspector Manning in a Dublin Hospital . The family lived in Ballyconnell before transferring to Cavan where he served as Sergeant. She was a friendly decent woman well known for her religious fervour and Christian charity. She is survived by her husband four young children brothers and sisters. Funeral from the Cathedral to Newtownforbes cemetery was large and representative reflecting the deep regard in which the family are held in the area. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated.
James McMahon eldest son of Jack and Mrs McMahon Emmett Place has died in England where the funeral took place during the week.
Cavan Fair Yearlings £28-£32 milch cows £50-£60 springers £65-£75 working horses £55-£60 colts and fillies £40-£50 ponies £35-£40.
Over 1,000 children from schools all over the Diocese are expected to take part in the School’s Choral Festival on May 17th and 18th. Mary McGoldrick NT Poor Clare Convent is Festival Director. The festival was opened by Father AB McGrath in the unavoidable absence of the Bishop of Kilmore Most Rev Dr Quinn.
Fossetts Circus starring recording star Nita Norry and new elevated ring is postponed due to gale force winds. Aficionados head to Cootehill for Monday’s sell out show.
May 20th 1961:Death of Mary Gauthier Military Row widow of Henry (train driver with GNR).Survived by her son Julien and daughter Honoria Smith Saint Patrick’s Terrace (John Smith’s Mother).
Over 1,000 children representing thirty six groups from all over the Diocese compete in School’s Liturgical Festival in the Town Hall. Among the pictures are the Convent School String Quartet. The festival was opened by Father A B McGrath in the unavoidable absence of the Bishop. Father Joe Dolan Adm Myrtle Henderson Cavan Presbyterian Church Rev Mr Black ex Superintendent Joe Murray and Mrs Nancy Brady were among the judges and reported that “the standard was of the very highest, reflecting great credit to the pupils and teachers participating.
Loreto Sports sponsored by the Past Pupils Union Time Race 1 Alice Donohoe 2 Mary Cullivan 3 Una Clarke Three Legged Race 1 Kitty Brady 2 Sheila Brady 3 Sheila Sullivan and 4th Terri Dungan. Slow Bicycle Jean Flynn 2 Mary Cullivan 3rd Eileen Gilroy. .Sack Race 1 Deidre Conlon 2nd Kitty Brady 3rd Susan Reilly. 100 metres flat 1st Kathleen Keenan 2nd Aíne Sullivan 3rd Grace Corrigan. Catch The Train 1st Sheila Scullion 2nd Frances Sullivan 3rd Sheila Brady. Hockey Double 1st Frances Sullivan 2nd Alice Donohoe 3rd Dolie Smith. 100 yards Junior Kitty Brady Madeline O Brien 3rd Josephine McCann. Musical Chairs 1st Ann Leonard 2nd Eileen Gilroy and 3rd Mary Bartley. Book and Balloon Mary Bartley 2nd Deidre Conlon and 3rd Kitty Brady. The school staged a gymnastic display showing grace and rhythm in drill exhibitions captured in picture by Breda Carthy who is a pupil at Loreto College. Loreto Past Pupils Union 1961 President Rita Kenny nee Sullivan Belturbet Vice President Mrs Gus Kenny Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Kathleen Murray Committee Mrs PJF McDwyer Mrs WN Dungan Nee Reilly Joan O Hanlon Brid Sheridan Mrs E McCabe Bella Power M Maguire and Maura Baxter.
Edward Foster Market Square has special offer of a new oak wardrobe with outer mirror.
Pupils from Saint Felim’s Boy’s School parade to Mass led by the school’s flagelot band for the feast of Saint De La Salle where the Mass was celebrated by Father Joe Dolan Adm and music was supplied by the school choir with Father AB McGrath on the organ.
Same Week: Tony Doyle (17) Emmett Place leaves for Illinois to further his skills at breeding Irish wolfhounds. He is eldest son of Ettie Doyle Rossa Place and the late Pete Doyle. He is going to the USA to work at the kennels of Mrs Dorothy Groverman- Ellis extensive breeder of Cairn terriers and Irish wolfhounds. Having received a present of an Irish wolfhound from his good friend Pat O Neill Sports Editor Anglo Celt Tony has already exported pups to the USA and South Africa.
John Brady CSSP on holidays from the mission fields in South Africa with his family and parents Mr and Mrs James Brady Corawelis. He was last home five years ago.
May 27th 1961 All systems go for first Ulster Fleadh in Cavan town in July. Sean McMonagle Ulster Secretary and Brian O Donnell Chairman are loud in their praise of the advance arrangements.
Paddy Carroll and Fintan Ginnity are seen presenting a new Ford Popular car CID 717 to Mrs Donal McGovern Swellan winner of the weekly Gael Linn Jackpot.
Patrick Sullivan College Street home on holiday for the first time in forty years. Fought in the IRA from 1916 to 1921. He was involved on a daring attack on a police van releasing IRA prisoners in transit to Glasgow gaol. His father was a well known highly respected Cooper in Cavan town.
Charles Fay buys the adjoining premises of the late Betty Gannon for £1,800.Colm Smith was the Auctioneer. Tom Fitzpatrick acted for the purchaser and Alfred Myles Smith had carriage of sale.
Allen’s Main Street having disposed of their premises to PJ O Reilly Milltown Auctioneer are now offering their stock of modern shoes and boots at give away prices.
President De Velera leads the distinguished guests at the centenary celebrations of the Poor Clare Convent. High Mass will be at 11 and Bishop Quinn will preside. After Mass the Bishop will bless the new site purchased by the Order for the erection of a state of the art Primary School. Among the distinguished guest will be Bishop of Meath Most Rev Dr Kyne who is a brother of the Mother Abbess the Lord Abbott of Kilnacrott Felim C Colwell CRP and Paddy Smith Minister for Agriculture.
June 3rd 1961:Cavan Gaels captained by Cathal Young beat Crosserlough 2-07 to 1-09 to win the Cavan Senior League. Despite a poor display by their midfield pair the Gaels gained control in the third quarter scoring point after unanswered point. Only four late points from the youthful Brian Boylan saved Crosserlough from a much heavier defeat. The introduction of Jim Meehan who did not line out at the start due to a recurring knee injury at half time was the difference between the two sides as Crosserlough led the Gael’s 1-3 to 0-5 despite the town team playing with a strong wind in the first half. Colm Smith and Mick Ryan were outstanding in defence while the attack sparkled in the second half with Young Sheridan Smiths Con and Kevin prominent. Team John O Rourke Hugo Cafferty Colm Smith Johnny Byrnes Tony McConnell M Brenan Mick Ryan Seamus Keevans Con Smith John McVeety Kevin Smith Phil Murray Paddy Maguire Jimmy ‘Inky’ Sheridan and Cathal Young Captain. Sub Jimmy Meehan
Over 2,000 take part in Corpus Christi procession in beautiful weather in flag and bunting bedecked Cavan town. Many of the residents displayed altars and the scent of flowers was everywhere. Small girls with baskets showered flower petals in the path of the Blessed Sacrament carried by the Bishop assisted by Fathers Felim McGovern and Bob McCabe. Benediction was imparted at the Cathedral with John P Smith sounding the salute on the trumpet.
Alfred Myles Smith Kevitt Castle weather station points out that 2.79 inches of rain fell in May on 15 wet days as compared to 2.80 on 16 wet days in May 1960.
Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman Cavan Urban Council presents an address of welcome to President Eamonn De Velera as he arrives to participate in the centenary celebrations at the Poor Clare Convent. The town was bedecked in the Papal colours for the occasion celebrating the centenary of the foundation of the convent on the 29th May 1861. At the invitation of Dr Browne three nuns from the Poor Clare Convent in Newry set out for Cavan to found a school “for the education and salvation of the little ones of our Lord”. Sister Mary Ignatius Carey Mother Abbess Sister Mary Anthony Denver Sister Mary Patrick McEneaney. In 1865 they expanded to found an orphanage and in 1869 the orphanage was certified as an Industrial School. The Convent was so successful that within a short period of time another Poor Clare’s Convent was founded in Ballyjamesduff. In 1881 the foundation stone of the new Chapel was blessed. In February 1943 34 orphans and one adult lost their lives when the orphanage went on fire. In 1944 Bishop Patrick Lyons blessed the foundation stone of the new orphanage In 1957 Mother Cecilia Jones opened a new Secondary School later acquiring Sullivan’s shop as the numbers increased. The site of the Poor Clare Convent was originally a Market House which accommodated Cavan Market. Later it was taken over by the legendary Edward ‘Ned’ O Hagan who opened a livery post and stage coach stop as the only mode of travel was by horse. In the adjoining premises the first edition of the Anglo Celt was printed in 1846. The Poor Clare Order was founded by Saint Francis in 1212 and very shortly later a branch of the order was set up in Dublin At the centenary Mass and celebrations the sermon was preached by Father Joe Dolan PP VG Manorhamilton.
Patrick Dowd is appointed Town Clerk Drogheda .Native of Ardmagh Ballyhaise and former employee of Cavan County Council he served as Town Clerk Clones and later took up the same position in Cavan before being appointed Accountant Donegal County Council.
John O Reilly Saint Patrick’s Terrace fishing in Swellan Lake landed a pike using a No 8 voblex.
Aidan Foynes from Butlersbridge county Cavan is ordained a priest at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Kilkenny by Most Rev Dr Dunne. He is son of the late Mr and Mrs Michael Foynes Butlersbridge (his father died just six weeks ago). Father Foynes will serve in the Diocese of Saint Augustine Baltimore USA. Rev P Sullivan Denbawn was ordained for the Diocese of Kilmore at the same ceremony for the Diocese of Kilmore and is brother of Father M Sullivan Glasgow.
Joe McGovern suggests that the new housing estate at Drumnavanagh Cavan should be named ‘Boland Estate’ in honour of Freddie Boland the present President of the United Nations. The County Manager informs the Urban Council that the majority of the residents want the estate to be known as ‘Highfield Road’ and this was later unanimously agreed by the Council.
Mary Cullen wife of the late Patrick Cullen Caretaker of the Town Hall is appointed Caretaker at the weekly salary of thirty shillings per week. She will also be entitled to free electricity accommodation and use of a phone estimated to be worth a further £80 per annum !
Maurice Jackson and the Town Clerk will meet Lord Farnham with a view to negotiating the sale of the adjoining tennis court at the Town Hall.
Same Week: Death of Sarah McCabe widow of Joe 6 Saint Aidan’s Terrace.
June 10th 1961 Cathal Toal is presented with the trophy as the ‘Best all round athlete’ at Saint Patrick’s College Sport’s by CJ O Reilly President Saint Patrick’s College Union and a native of Granard county Longford. Three Legged Race Phil Brady and Thomas Young. Wheelbarrow Race Jimmy Stafford and Michael Gaynor. Sack Race Des Rafferty and Ray Carolan. Hop Step and Jump Brian McElhenny 2nd Cathal Toal and 3rd Niall Dungan. Mile Open Michael Gaynor Jimmy Stafford and Jim Reilly. Shot Putt Percy Gilchreest and 2nd Philip Fitzsimmons 3rd Glennon Walsh. 100 yards open Brendan Young 2nd Ray Carolan. 400 yards open Brian McElhenny 2nd Cathal Toal 3rd Jimmy Stafford High Jump Cathal Toal 2nd Noel Brady and 3rd Des Rafferty. Day Student’s 1st Tom Sheridan 2nd Frank McKiernan and 3rd Raymond Carroll
:Dermot Morgan and Airmid O Hanlon are Captains at County Cavan Golf Club where Noel Henderson Belturbet shoots 64 nett to just edge out Leo McDonald in the prestigious Breffni Trophy where there were 67 entries.
Princess Grace visits Ireland calling on President and Mrs De Velera at Arus an Uachtarainn. She is now the most titled person in Europe through her marriage to Price Rainier being twice a princess four times a duchess twice a marquis eight times a countess and five times a baroness. She and her daughter Caroline are welcomed as head of state of the tiny principality of Monaco.
June 17th 1961 Mick Sheridan TD first elected to Dail Eireann in 1932 will not seek election at the next General Election for health reasons. A man of the highest principles he was respected throughout the land and carries the best wishes of the community for his good health and long life in retirement.
Three sets of twins at Walter Smith’s Aughaconey Ballinagh Bernadette and Imelda Ann Veronica and Thomas and eight year old twins John Joe and Walter all pictured with their parents Walter and Mrs Smith. There are three other children Michael Teresa and Brian.
Saint Patrick’s College Sport’s committee 1961 Philip McMenamin Christie Sheridan Terry O Reilly Pat Heery John McKenna Noel Farrell and Richard Morgan.
Presentation to newly ordained Father Aidan Foynes from the people of Butlersbridge in the Hall where they presented him with a stole oil sticks pyx and a wallet of notes. Father Aidan is heading off to Saint Augustine’s Florida in August. Pictured are Paddy McGowan Vincent Bartley Father Aidan Foynes Mel Keaveney Father PJ Gargan who made the presentation Gerry Farrell and Tommy Browne.
Disabled Person’s Year inaugurated in Cavan by the Rehab Institute addressed by Doctor PJ Watters acting county MOH and J Cahill Director of the Institute.
£623 spent by Saint Vincent De Paul Cavan Branch over the last year in the service of the poor and destitute among us.
Drumcrave Fife and Drum Band committee meet in the Town Hall.
Death of the legendary Francis Tweedy ‘Ardvarna’ Farnham Road very well known Auctioneer Travel Agent and Draper opposite Dunne’s Stores (Manor Chemists). He had a deserved reputation of decency honesty and integrity in his dealings with the public . Suffered a grievous loss when his premises were burnt to the ground at Christmas 1960 when two of his tenants and two children had a miraculous escape on a rope ladder fitted by Mr Tweedy some fifty years previously. Mr and Mrs Cantwell and their two children escaped with only superficial injuries as Tweedy’s was burnt to the ground. Survived by his wife Lily one son Dessie and one daughter Mona McGahey married to Rev Gerard McGahey Dublin a native of Farnham Street. Funeral from Saint John’s Cavan Parish Church to Ballintemple.
Dispute over the manner of the appointments of Clerical Officers to Cavan County Council by the County Manager Dermot McCarthy. Maura B Reilly a university graduate and teacher in ‘Free to All’ deplores the lack of transparency with graduates being passed over for less well qualified but more politically aware candidates.
“The Abbey Pharmacy 26 Bridge Street proprietor Maura Baxter MPSI Phone Cavan 158”
June 24th 1961 His Eminence Cardinal Paolo Giobbe is the Papal Legate to the very successful and well attended Patrician Congress in Dublin with thousands thronging the footpaths to cheer him on his way from Dublin Airport to Arus an Uachtarainn. The highlight of the week was the solemn Pontifical High Mass celebrated in front of 80,000 people in Croke Park. The Cardinal Protector of the Norbertine Order, he paid a visit to Kilnacrott during his short stay where he was warmly welcomed by the Lord Abbott Felim Colwell and the community. The Papal Legate a smiling bearded distinguished person lit the Congress flame during a ceremony at the Pro Cathedral in Dublin.
Over 1,000 competitors and 2,000 spectators at the 21st Feis Erne in Belturbet with competitions in the Erne Cinema on both Saturday and Sunday. The parade was led by the De La Salle Flagelot Band Cavan .Bishop Austin Quinn presides at the Patrician Mass in a packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim. Father Felim McGovern Saint Patrick’s College was the celebrant assisted by Father PJ McManus CC. Father Torlac O Reilly deacon and Father Pat Brady sub deacon. The Proper of the Mass was sung by the Poor Clare Convent and the Ordinary was sung by the children of the Parish.
Saint Joseph’s Young Priest’s Society 1961 President Michael Harding Secretary Clare Brady Town Hall and Treasurer Mary McGoldrick NT Poor Clare Convent.
Legion of Mary pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Shrine in Knock with buses leaving the Imperial Hotel at 8 am.
Unveiling of the new Ford Consul 315 at Jackson’s Garage Showrooms. The guests were welcomed to the Reception by Maurice Jackson MD. Elegant four door in international class 11 horse power cruising at 60 mph and a generous 32.30 mpg.
July 1st 1961:Paddy Martin Church Street pictured on front page receives his silver pelican for the 7th pint of blood donated to the National Blood Transfusion Unit in the Protestant Hall where there was a record turn out of 420 donors. The session was organised by the local branch of the Red Cross.
New American Embassy in the Phoenix Park now under construction will be opened next year by the new President of the USA John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
Robert Briscoe Fianna Fail and a member of the Jewish community in Dublin is elected Lord Mayor of Dublin for the second time having held the office in 1956-1957.
Paddy O’ Reilly Fine Gael TD is elected Chairman of Cavan County Council with JC Cole elected Vice Chairman.
“Andrew Breslin Self Drive 51 Main Street has the largest fleet in the midlands”.
Tom Fitzpatrick Fine Gael is elected Chairman of Cavan Urban Council with Paddy Conaty Fianna Fail elected Vice Chairman.
After a lot of debate Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman proposes that the new private estate at Drumnavanagh be named ‘Highfield Road’ as agreed with the owners. John ‘Yankee’ Murray seconded and the name passes into history.
Liam Bogue and Mrs Augustine Kenny are the winners of the President’s Surgeon Bertie Cullen’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. Maisie Magee and John Dooley were Runners Up and over forty competed for the prize presented by Surgeon Bertie and Maura Cullen.
Recently reopened Corlurgan National School on CIE bus tour to Dublin taking in the National Museum the Zoo Dublin Airport and finishing at the seaside in Portmarnock.
New ‘Sport’s Centre’ opened by local Cavan entrepreneur Tommy McCormick includes tennis courts clock golf. Family subscription 10/- individual 5/- visitors 2/- per day.
July 8th 1961:Presentation from Drumcrave NS to Seamus Gilheaney NT (Retiring) in the Ulster Arms Hotel. Tickets available from McConnell’s 6 Ashe Street and Sean Young’s Newsagents Main Street.
Cumann Rinnce and Cabhan are 2nd in the long dance at the Fleadh Cheoil in Oldcastle while Una Healy a member of the Troop scoops the individual award. Cumann Rinnce were represented by John Reilly Una Healy Micheal Greenan Celeste Reilly Mel Doherty Eoin Fay Sarsfield Donohoe and Kathleen Lyons.
The 1st Ulster Fleadh Cheoil will take place in Cavan on the weekend of July 8th and 9th 1961. Ceilidhe in marquee by the McNamee Ceilidhe Band while the Doonaree and Jack Wate’s will supply the music at the closing Ceilidhe in the Town Hall at which the awards will be presented.
Sean ‘Spider’ Donohoe is married to Mary Attracta eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs James ?? at Saint Margaret Mary Church in New York. Sean is a former member of the Anglo Celt staff and was Ulster Bantamweight champion in 1948.
Saint Felim’s defeat Saint Brendan’s 4-4 to 3-1 in the De La Salle Junior League Final played at Breffni Park. Saint Felim’s Eamon Cusack Dermot Maloney Pat McNamara captain Pat Sexton Frankie McKiernan Kevin McKiernan Michael Smith Sean Brady Gerry Brady and Joe McCabe.
Private Edward McEvoy and Pat Kinsella safely home from six month’s United Nation’s duty in the Congo are feted by their friends and entertained to lunch in the Central Café in Bridge Street owned by Sean and Francesca McManus.
Over 170 young anglers take part in fishing competition on the River Erne at Bakersbridge organised by Cavan Angler’s Club. Hurlies hurley balls footballs rods reels and many other attractive and valuable prizes were presented to the winners by Michael J Smith Chairman of Cavan Angler’s Club. The overall winner was Michael Lyons son of well known angler Frank Drumlark with a massive haul of 27 perch and one pike and he was presented with a keep net rod reel line and float. Competitors who travelled to the venue in one of Jackson’s luxury coaches and treated to snacks and minerals by the Club. Winners of the very valuable prizes were Oliver Shanaghy Edward Maguire Joseph Greene Joey O Keefe Michael Burns Edward Sheils Tony Higgins Seamus Garry James Smith Colman Smith Francis Galligan Joey Browne Sean McGinnity Cathal O Riordan Kenneth Clail Sean McPhillips Dominic Lynch Michael McCarthy and Trevor Richmond.
Death of Ernest Hemingway who shot himself at home on Tuesday July 2nd 1961. His books include ‘Farewell to Arms’ 1929 ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’ 1940. He was 62 and won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. His sparse no frills style had millions of admirers throughout the world.
Presentation to Garda and Mrs McSharry Saint Phelim’s Place on John’s retirement from the force.. Stationed in Cavan for over 31 years. He is a native of Dromahaire Co. Leitrim and is retiring to Dublin.
July 15th 1961 Huge crowds line the 14 mile route from Heathrow Airport in London to the Russian Embassy in Central London to catch a glimpse of Major Yuri Gagarin the first man to fly in space. Later he lunched with Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Castle.
Large attendance at the Ulster Fleadh Cheoil in Cavan which was held in ideal weather conditions and opened by Father ABC McGrath with Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman of Cavan Urban Council Dr Brian Galligan Vice President Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann Mr O Donnell Organising Secretary from Longford and Frank Fitzpatrick Chairman Cavan Comaltas. Among the local winners was Mairin Goldrick from Kilmore for Irish singing Seamus ’Ba’ Fay Ballads in English demoting the legendary Ken Browne to 2nd place in this section. Paddy McEntee was 2nd in Senior fiddle while the winner of the Miscellaneous Instruments was Willie Fischer Drumryan Cavan. Owen Fay from Drumconnick was the winner of the Under 16 accordion while the Doonaree Ceilidhe Band were the winners of their competition beating off the likes of favourites Ken Browne and the legendary Eugene Leddy.
Saint Felim’s De La Salle draw with Lurgan 1-8 to 3-2 in the Urban School’s Final at Breffni Park. Powered by brothers JJ and Paddy Reilly John O Neill Aidan Quigley Oliver Shanaghy Joe O Keeffe Michael Walsh Philip Fitzsimmons and Jim Mooney at midfield. Matt Donnelly was sound in goals while human dynamo Johnny Lynch was ‘perpetual motion’ and never stopped running and covering at right full back. Father Augustine Leydon Saint Patrick’s College was the referee..
Eamonn F English (15) Church Street with 65 wins the Captain’s (Dermot Morgan’s) Prize at County Cavan Golf Club, Eddie Murray (10) 66 (Runner up) 3rd Dr FPE Smith (9) 66. EP McNulty (1) 76 best gross. Jimmy Sheridan Michael Harding and Mattie Corcoran (Special Prizes).
Vincent McCaul from Drumliffe Ballyhaise buys the substantial business premises of Barney O Reilly in Bridge Street for an impressive £4,300 while Brendan Dunne Swellan buys the College Street property of the late C Fay.
Scout Investiture: Oliver Smyth, Paddy Murray, Peter Galligan, Tony Dunne, John Sheridan, Sean Carroll, Greg Sheridan, Martin Walsh, Michael Galligan, Tom McNamara, Matt Donnolly, Joe Galligan, Jimmy Coyle, Owen Roe O Neill, Martin Clarke, Michael Walsh, Colman Smith, Des Gumley ,Edward McCann, Michael Smith, Michael Gallimore, Seamus Smith Michael Murray, Oliver O Donnell, Terry Coyle, Frank O Keefe, Michael Maguire, Jim Downey, Brian Allen, Michael Reilly, P A Smith, Padraig Caffrey and Michael Smith.
Small fair with yearlings fetching £25-£28 two year olds £45-£50 three year olds £55-£65 ponies £25-£35 working horses £45-£55 knackers £50-£55 donkeys £5-£7 carrying sows £30-£35.
July 22nd 1961 The very popular Maureen McDonald from Church Street is the winner of the Lady Captain’s Airmid O Hanlon’s prize at County Cavan Golf Club 2nd Mrs Benny Hickey Cathedral Road while Margaret English was the winner of the gross.
Death of Mother Mary Aidan McCardle Poor Clare Convent Cavan. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry McCardle Keady county Armagh and taught in Tandergee Armagh before entering the Poor Clare Convent in Newry in 1918. Sister of the Superioress Poor Clare Covent Gormanston and Elizabeth McCardle Dunlaoire. Rev T Canon Maguire PP Castletara presided at the Solemn Requiem Mass in the Poor Clare Convent which was celebrated by Father Robert McCabe President Saint Patrick’s College assisted by Father Noel McIntyre CC Bunnoe deacon Father PJ Gargan CC sub deacon and Father PJ Corrigan CC Denn master of ceremonies. Chanters were Fathers AB McGrath and Noel Fay. Burial took place in the Convent cemetery.
Saint Felim’s De La Salle hammer Lurgan in the replay of the School’s Urban Final 4-9 to 1-2. After the initial burst of enthusiasm and when they saw that they were opposed by an outstanding team, Lurgan resorted to unsporting tactics that only spurred the town boys to greater heights with their fast interchanging ball play and team work. Johnny Lynch was undoubtedly man of the match with the spectators wondering how such a small man could cover so much ground nd contribute so much to a remarkable victory. In attack Owen Shanaghy and John O Neill seized on every opportunity to punish the Lurgan defence with the Bridge Street man rivaling Johnny Lynch for the star of the show with a personal tally of 3-3. The towering JJ Reilly and brother Paddy were other emerging stars for the town team and broke down a lot of ball for their smaller forward colleagues. Matt Donnelly in goal was soundness personified and was given excellent cover by Eamonn Greenan Eamonn Flynn and Joey O Keefe. Tadhg McEntee Philip Fitzsimmons at centre field Aidan Quigley and Michael Walsh was again brilliant at centre half with great support from his wingmen. As stated the standard of sportsmanship was poor with too many robust challenges.
Down will play Armagh in the Ulster Senior Final while Monaghan will play Armagh in the Minor decider at Casement Park next Sunday.
July 29th 1961 Smith’s Garage defeat Bailieboro Foundry 1-10 to 2-4 in the Cavan Final of the inter firm’s Quinn Cup .Smith’s led by 1-7 to 0-2 at the interval. Sean Galligan who is a salesman with Smith’s Electrical Stores was man of the match with a personal tally of 1-4 with good support from Ollie Conaty Gerry Reilly M Brennan Tom Timoney and J Brady. They will now play the Meath champions in the semi final.
Down scrape by Armagh in a pulsating Ulster Final at Casement Park with the Down men completing the three in a row of Ulster titles on the score of 2-10 to 1-10 with Armagh claiming a late goal disallowed by referee and linesmen. Armagh led the champions by 1-7 to 1-2 at the interval.
Visiting anglers to Cavan delighted with the fishing catching a number of specimen bream one of which weighed 8 lbs 9 ozs while James Edwards from Southwark bagged many large brown trout while fishing on the fly at Ballyhaise on the River Annalee.
Death of Dan Fay Pullabawn who was husband of Brigid T Fay NT father of PJ NT Loughduff and Sheila Kilkenny NT Crosskeys Danny and Colm Fay Pullabawn and Anne Fay Monaghan. He was brother of the well known Owen Fay former Cavan and Cavan Slasher’s star footballer. Funeral from Drumavaddy Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Nicky Smith 18 year old son of Dr Darragh and Una Smith Farnham Street and a member of Sligo Swimming Club is second fastest in the famous Irish Independent Liffey Swim. He specializes at distances from 60-100 yards and is expected to challenge for honours in the Irish Swimming Championships in Cork.
Father AB McGrath during his homily at Mass in the Cathedral urges parents to send their children to the Water Safety Week in Swellan Lake having witnessed three drownings there since he came to Cavan just ten years ago. The instructions and demonstrations were held in the worst weather for many years.
Eilish McNamara daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom McNamara Saint Patrick’s Terrace Swellan and Kathleen Fay daughter of Mr and Mrs J Fay Drumconnick set out for the USA carrying the good wishes of all in the community where they were extremely popular.
Mary O Hanlon daughter of Bill and Beezie O Hanlon is made a presentation by her colleagues in Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan at a largely attended function in Milséan Breifne on the occasion of her departure for England.
Thirty five members of Saint Patrick’s Troop Cavan CBSI under John Donohoe Scoutmaster and Father Torlac O Reilly Chaplain set out for their annual camp in Enniscrone.
Led by the Tricolour and Cmdt Jim Scanlon D Company formerly Mid Cavan Battalion FCA set out on the annual two weeks camp to Gormanston.
Fly fishing competition on Lough Sheelin is won by Onslow Bredin with a trout weighing 4lbs 9ozs 2nd Sean Young with a trout weighing 3 lbs.
Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhain claim 2nd and 3rd places in the senior section at Oldcastle Fleadh Cheoil.
Presentation to Seamus Gilheaney of a tv set by the past and present pupils of Drumcrave National School. He was one of Cavan’s best known and most respected teachers. Native of Lower Drumreilly county Leitrim. He qualified as a teacher at the De La Salle Teacher Training College in Waterford in 1915 . He was later appointed assistant in Belturbet in September of 1915 where he stayed for two years before being appointed teacher to Keney National School where he stayed for twelve years. He was appointed Principal to Drumcrave NS in 1928. He was an outstanding teacher winning the Carlisle and Blake premium a record three times for highly efficient service. Member of Council of Education he was a prominent member of the Gaelic League founder member of Cavan Drama Festival and Cavan CBSI serving as Secretary for 16 years. Prominent member of the INTO he was President of the Cavan branch and county Cavan branch for many years. He was a playing member and Secretary of Lower Drumreilly GFC in 1909 and when in Belturbet he joined Rory O Moore’s and represented them at Cavan County Board. Chairman of Cavan County GAA Board from 1926-1933 when Cavan won their first All Ireland, he toured America with the team acting as Manager in 1934. He was again elected Chairman from 1948-1950 when Cavan figured in two All Ireland Finals winning one and their sole National League title. He was a member of the Ulster Council GAA for many years and was President from 1955-1957. He was a member of the executive council of the Central Council GAA from 1955-1958. He was also Chairman of the Ulster Council Hurling Board for many years. He was a founding member of Cavan Schools Board in 1954 and Chairman since its foundation. Paddy Donohoe Treasurer Cavan County Board presided and those to speak at the largely attended function in the Ulster Arms Hotel included Andy O Brien Father Torlac O Reilly Chaplain Cavan CBSI Josie Smith Courthouse Father Joe Young CC Killinkere Willie O Hanlon Anglo Celt Dr Jack Sullivan and Mickey O Brien.
August 5th 1961:Paddy Conaty says that there are now 62 aerials on Council houses which will grow to 165 with the opening of the new RTE service at Christmas. He expresses grave concern at the possibility of these aerials causing wide spread damage in the event of a storm causing anything up to £300 worth of damage. The Manager in reply says that insurance can be arranged by the tenant for 12/6 per annum or the Council will charge an extra 3d per week on the rent to cover the insurance.
At Cavan Urban Council it was unanimously agreed that two members of the ICA would join the representatives from Ballyhaise Agricultural College in judging the annul garden competition in the various Council estates. While John Murray Labour deplores the fact that the public convenience in the Market Square is closed at six each evening and appeals for an extension until 10 pm during the tourist season.
Frank Conlon is pictured with a trunk which was formerly the property of Count John McCormack and which Frank purchased at a recent auction in Dublin where his was the only bid for £1.
Seats are erected at the Courthouse for the benefit mainly of the senior citizens in the community. Each seat cost £7 excluding installation.
Eddie Foster buys Gogarty’s (Harvest) 80 Upper Main Street the property of Owen Roe O Neill who carried on a butcher’s trade after John James Greene butcher for an undisclosed amount. Eddie O Gorman Main Street was Auctioneer.
Death of Mary Galligan Annagelliffe a former clerk in Cavan town. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Galligan Annagelliffe and the funeral was one of the largest and most representative ever seen in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial in the adjoining cemetery. She is survived by her parents brothers and sisters to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
Dreadful weather conditions descend on Croagh Patrick for the climbing of the reek in which there was a record number of casualties. Bus load from the town travelled safely to and from the venue.
August 12th 1961 Muintir Na Tire annual conference and exhibitions in Saint Patrick’s College Cavan where Bishop Austin Quinn opened the week long festivities. President De Velera Taoiseach Sean Lemass and the patron of Muintir Na Tire Most Rev Dr Morris Archbishop of Cashel and Emily were some of the distinguished visitors.
The Saint Brigid Cross will be the symbol for the new RTE television station opening at Christmas. The design is by Richard F Batterworth.
Queen Elizabeth the Duke of Edinburgh and their two children Charles and Ann arrive on the Royal Yacht Britannica for a two day official state visit to Northern Ireland.
Philip McMenamin well known Saint Patrick’s College and Crosserlough footballer tops the academic stakes in the Honours list at Saint Pats scoring eight straight honours in the Leaving Certificate. It is understood that Philip will be offered a cadetship in the Irish Army which is his chosen career. Others to receive honorable mention include Emmanuel Kennedy Alan O Hanlon Micheal Smyth Tommy Monaghan Finbar O Reilly Tommy Flynn Michael Leahy Frank Farrelly and Paddy Kelly from Castletara.
Cavan District Court with Justice Lavery presiding grants an interim transfer of a seven day publican’s license from Bridget Kelly to Michael A Lynch who recently bought the premises in Bridge Street.
Cavan Fai. Yearling cattle £30-£35 two year olds £46-£53 three years olds £60-£70 shorthorns £12-£15 working horses £50-£55 ponies £30-£35 donkeys £6-£10 each bonhams £12-£14 per pair and carrying sows £28-£32-10-0.
August 19th 1961:Experimental trout angling recommences on Annagh Lake five miles from Cavan. The lake was recently restocked with rainbow trout by Cavan Angler’s Club. On Tuesday seven fish were caught and on Wednesday nine fish were caught. All the fish were over 1 lbs weight and some were 2 lbs. Each angler is restricted to three fish in any one session. Each prospective angler will have to book times and a boat.
Irish television licenses will cost £4 while the radio license shoots up by 2/6 from the 1st of January 1961.
Drumalee beat Drung 1-4 to 0-5 in a very rough and tough encounter having led by 1-1 to 0-2 at the interval. Brendan Young Seamus Fay Oliver O Reilly were all outstanding in defence. Brian Galligan and Michael Leddy had the edge at midfield while up front Donie Fay Frankie Walsh and Willie Daly were best. Drumalee will now play the favourites Kingscourt in the County Junior Semi Final.
Mairead Flynn Delores Cartwright Veronica Ferguson Nuala Bartley Catherine Keaveney Val Mullery and Mairin Goldrick are among the success stories in the Leaving Certificate at Loreto College Cavan.
Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady. Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated 8 am Mass Father PJ McManus 10 and 11:30 am while Father PJ Gargan was the celebrant of the 7:30 Mass.
Thirty five members of the Cavan Boy Scouts are on camp in Enniscrone under Scoutmaster John Donohoe and Chaplain Father Torlac O Reilly who entertains the boys each night on the guitar around the campfire. The troop were recently visited by Commissioner Durkin from Ballyhaunis county Mayo and members of the recently formed Ballina troop.
Sean Walsh swims from Warrenpoint to Carlingford both ways-a distance of 10 miles. He was in the water for over 7 hours.
August 26th 1961 Auction at Annagh Abbey House property of the late Joe Kelly realises over £4,000 where two small bureaux desks in black and green Chinese lacquer sold for £850 to Louis Cohen Kenilworth Square London, small writing desk fetched £115 from Johnston Dillon Dublin two half moon tables to Mr Toner Rathgar for £50 while private collection of paintings fetched £190. PJ O Reilly from Milltown was Auctioneer while George V Maloney Solicitor had carriage.
Michael Hilliard Minister for Posts and Telegraphs announces that RTE will commence transmitting 405/625 line television from January 1st 1962 with transmitters on Mount Leinster county Carlow Mullaghanish county Cork and Truskmore county Sligo all built by engineers and technicians from Pye Ireland Dundrum Dublin.
County Manager Dermot McCarthy announces that HE Smith nee McKenna a radiographer at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital will be paid £280 which is 7/12 of her pension on the occasion of her retirement to marry Michael Smith Ambulance Driver Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan.
Legendary song writer Mai Higgins pays tribute to Sean McManus and his manager Pat Smith . Sean who is proprietor of the ‘Central Café’ has recently recorded one of May’s compositions ‘The Ballad of John Kennedy’. Mai has also composed ‘Beautiful Bundoran’ ‘Moonlight in Mayo’ and ‘My Dublin Bay’
Ballinagh will play Crosserlough in the Senior County Final while Castlerahan will play Cornafean in the Minor Final. Bailieborough and Ballinagh qualified for the 1960 Final which still remains unplayed.
Hugh Byrne MA President of the GAA unveils a memorial in Cullies cemetery to the late Terry Coyle who died prematurely in 1944 at the age of 32. He was the first native Cavan town man to win an All Ireland medal in 1933 and would have collected a second in 1935 but for illness. He toured America with the Cavan team in 1934 when Seamus Gilheaney was Manger of the party. He won Junior and Senior Championship medals with Cavan Slashers and was a regular on the Ulster Railway Cup team of 1933-1935. The stone was blessed by Father Joe Dolan Adm. Relatives in attendance included James and Charles Coyle brothers Margaret Smith Mrs M McCann and E Keating Dublin. Wreaths were laid on the grave by Hughie O Reilly on behalf of the Cavan All Ireland winning team Paddy Conaty on behalf of Cavan Slashers and Paddy O Reilly Athbara on behalf of Cavan County Committee of the GAA.
Death of Frederick J Mulligan Drumgola. Extensive farmer in the area he was universally popular and was highly respected over a wide area. He is survived by his wife and young family brothers and sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral which took place from Castletara Church to the adjoining cemetery.
EJ Burke (Jim) is appointed Land Steward for Cavan and Monaghan Medical Hospital Board. Educated at Ballyhaise Agricultural College where he has been farm manager since January. Jim is a native of county Longford.
Michael Burns 27 Tullac Mongan finds an exhausted carrier pigeon in Breffni Park.
Railway sleepers fetch six to eight shillings each at Auction in Cavan Railway Station.
Death of Eileen Brady Corawelis wife of Patrick at the age of only 35. Member of well known Ballyconnell family she was a nurse in Cavan’s Surgical Hospital up to her marriage six years ago. Her brother Richard Caffrey was killed in accident only six weeks ago. Survived by her husband five young children parents brothers and sisters. She was sister in law of Rev Father J Brady CSSP Nigeria. Father Patrick J Corrigan officiated at the funeral from Saint Matthews Church Drumavaddy to the adjoining cemetery.
September 2nd 1961 Grave power crisis at ESB as their electricians decide to strike again. Minister for Industry and Commerce in crisis talks with Unions.
Butlersbridge Carnival will take place from Sunday 17th September to 8th October 1961 with a free draw on admission ticket for £50 on final night. The star studded line up over fourteen dances in the super 5,000 square foot marquee includes Ken Brown Eugene Leddy The Mighty Avons Blue Aces Showband Waterford Maurice Mulcahy Victor Sylvester Donie Collins and the local Saint Aidan’s Ceilidhe Band.
Crosserlough champions in 1958 defeat Ballinagh to win the Cavan Senior Championship 2-3 to 2-2 where Donal Crowe is pictured in action for Ballinagh in a tussle with Pauric Boyle near the Ballinagh goal. Cornafean beat Castlerahan 2-5 to 2-3 to win the County Minor Championship with John Johnston Cavan Gaels referee.
Ethna Clarke Thomascourt Cavan is pictured with her father’s horses which won the Champion Heavy Horse and Reserve at Oldcastle Show.
Death of the highly popular and well known Thomas Cullivan Wolfe Tone Street at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. Long time member of Cavan UDC he was an extremely able administrator. He is survived by his wife sons daughters. The funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was the largest seen fro many months and burial later took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of the legendary Alexander McCaffrey ‘Alex Dixie Dean’ Mitchell Street. He was one of Cavan’s best known soccer players being star goal scorer for the old Cavan Slashers FC. He later starred with a variety of clubs in England and was extremely well known centre forward with a song composed about his exploits “he has a brother John but he is only coming on but he will never be another Dixie Dean”. Survived by his brothers sisters relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Miss M Conaty who has been appointed to an important permanent position in hotel business in Hertfordshire England is presently home on holidays.
Ann Sullivan 1 Church Street receives her SRN at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey.
Death of James Dunne (College Street) in Motherwell. Former Head Waiter in the Farnham Hotel. Grand uncle of Tony Dunne Anglo Celt.
September 9th 1961 Vincent Dunne College Street is on holiday with his nephew Brendan in Saint Felim’s Place. He emigrated to the USA thirty three years ago and this is his first visit home. He won two Ulster Senior Championship medals with Cavan and later one with Monaghan. He is also the holder of a number of American Championship medals with New York in 1922 1924 1925 1927 and 1928. Before emigrating to America Vincent was a well known highly popular postman attached to Cavan Post Office.
Cavan Show will take place on Wednesday the 5th September with Dave Dixon from Clones supplying the music at the annual dance in the Town Hall on Show night.
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September 16th 1961 The General Election will take place on Thursday October 4th while the 17th Dail will reassemble on the 11th October 1961.
Worst crash in Irish aviation history when American DC 4 crashes on take off from Shannon en route to Gander New York following refueling. Crashed into the swollen Shannon estuary in the dark of night. All 77 passengers and crew perish mostly American and Germans on their way from Dusseldorf to Chicago. The debris was spread over an area of 500 yards. One young woman survived the impact but died just four hours later from her injuries.
Mullahoran and Kingscourt draw in bumper Junior Championship Final with 2,337 in attendance paying gate receipts of £287 at Breffni Park.
Cavan Musical Society at their annual general meeting decide to stage Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘Patience’ in the Town Hall during the Cavan At Home Week at Christmas. Chairman Father ABC McGrath Secretary Phyllis Smith Assistant Secretary Danny O Kelly Treasurer Sean Bergin and Producer Phil Cullivan.
Record prices at Cavan fair with all lots offered for sale snapped up. Yearlings £30-£35 two year olds £45-£50 three years £55-£65 milch cows £45-£50 springers £60-£75 whitehead bull calves £20-£22 shorthorns £5-£12 working horses £50-£55 ponies £25-£30 donkeys £5-£8 each bonhams £10-£12 per pair carrying sows £35-£37.
Surgeon Bertie Cullen and Johnny Donohoe represent Ulster in interprovincial at Lough Melvin with the prizes presented at a gala dinner in the Central Hotel Bundoran. Surgeon Cullen qualified for the Irish team to compete at international competition on Lough Leevin Scotland virtue of his catch of three trout weighing 3 lbs 7 ozs. He was first capped in 1955.
September 23rd 1961 Cavan in the eye of Hurricane Debbie as it sweeps through at wind speeds in excess of 100 mph leaving in its trail devastation and destruction. Four generations of one family wiped out as they made their way home from Saint Phelim’s Hospital at Brady’s Lane Potahee at 12:50 pm when a tree fell on the car in which they were travelling. The dead are named as Kathleen Keogan widow Drumbrucklis Carrigan Ballinagh her two daughters Margaret Hyland Wateraughey Corlesmore Ellen Keogan a nurse at Saint Davnett’s and the driver of the car and one week old Kathleen Patricia Hyland who was born in Saint Phelim’s Hospital just one week ago. They were travelling in a A35 Austin car from Cavan to Wateraughey but had to divert because of falling debris along the route. Dr Jack Sullivan Cavan Father Michael Gilbride who administered the Last Rites Ned Gavin cooper Ballinagh Sergeant Thomas Tully Ballinagh Barney Brady Potahee were quickly on the scene and alerted Cavan Fire Brigade. Ned Gavin heroically took charge of releasing the huge tree that had smashed into the car without causing any further damage or injury. P Corr Legaginny led all present in reciting a decade of the rosary. Meanwhile more drama as the ambulance arrives from Cavan’s Surgical Hospital with Nurse Kathleen Keogan on board who is startled and shocked to discover that her mother and two sisters as well as her new niece are the victims of this dreadful tragedy.. Mrs Hyland is survived by her husband Terry and three young sons the eldest of whom is just four.
Kingscourt with their craft and combination beat Mullahoran 1-7 to 0-8 in the replay of the Cavan Junior Championship Final at Breffni Park. 1,973 spectators paid £283 to watch the spectacle with Kingscourt leading at the interval 1-4 to 0-3.
Cavan postulants Patrick Brendan Smith Creighan Brother Marius Matthew McKiernan Owen Roe Brother Baptist take the habit at Franciscan Monastery Annaghdown Galway.
Cmdt P Cahalane formerly of Cavan Military Barracks becomes the 26th prisoner taken by the Katanganese where he is serving with the United Nations in the Congo.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold tie with George V Maloney Junior and P Mansfield E/W Maureen McDonald and Surgeon PD Maloney.
The inquest into the deaths of the four Ballinagh people killed when a tree fell on their car at Potahee return a verdict in accordance with the evidence with Coroner Paddy Cusack and foreman Michael Young extending deepest sympathy with the relatives of the Keogan and Hyland families.
September 30th 1961 Due to emigration and other factors the electorate in Cavan is now down to 68,278 with only three seats to contest there are fourteen candidates. There are now only 143 Dail seats which is three fewer than last time with Ceann Comhairle P Hogan automatically returned.
Down win their second successive All Ireland title beating Offaly 3-6 to 2-8 in a tough tense no frills encounter at Croke Park before an enormous record attendance of 90,566. Scrappy game allowed to deteriorate by Cavan and Ballybay referee Liam Maguire who must share a large slice of the blame for the poor tough rugged affair devoid of spectacle or thrill where Down gave away two early soft goals but were much the better team heading off their rivals at the final whistle. The burly energetic James McCartan was Man of the Match giving a display of football seldom seen at headquarters and scoring one of the great All Ireland goals that will live in people’s memory forever. He gave a constant supply to his forwards but stars such as Paddy Doherty and Sean O Neill were not at their best in the rugged affair. Down led by 3-3 to 2-3 at the interval. Down Eamon McKay George Lavery Leo Murphy Pat Rice Patsy O Hagan Dan McCartan John Smith Jarlath Carey Joe Lennon Sean O Neill James McCartan Paddy Doherty captain Tony Hadden PJ McElroy and Brian Morgan. Subs Kevin O Neill for Pat Rice and Pat Rice for George Lavery.
Vera Brady’s fashion show with models from the Miriam Woodbyrne Agency modeling day and evening wear draws a capacity appreciative audience to Cavan Town Hall. The highlight of the evening was the display of wedding wear. Full length ball gowns now in vogue, all in different shades of green with the customary fur trimming. Maeve Elliott and Mary Hannigan were the children mannequins and each time they appeared they received warm applause.
Sean McCabe from Behey a waiter on the luxury liner the ‘Canberra’ is featured on the UTV travel programme detailing its recent 22,000 mile cruise lasting three months. The cruise went through two winters and two summers during its three month trip from Belfast.
Death of James Dunne late of College Street in Aberdeen. He was a very popular and most efficient waiter in the old Farnham Hotel. He was the eldest of the old and highly respected Dunne family Saint Mary’s Terrace.. He left Cavan to manage the famous Donaghdee Hotel where he remained for many years. He was brother of Mrs John Brennan England and Vincent Dunne late Cavan Post Office who has just returned to America after spending a month’s holiday with his nephew Brendan Cavan Anglo Celt and Saint Felim’s Place. Predeceased by his wife he is survived by his two daughters and two sons.
Philip McDonald son of Mrs McDonald and the late Philip McDonald Tower Hamlet Cavan is appointed General Manager of Queen’s Cork owned by the retail and wholesale giant M/S T Lyons and Company Cork. He served his time with JJ Nicholl Limited Dublin before taking up a position as Assistant Manager Roche’s Stores Limerick. He was later appointed manager of Grannock and Company Limerick where he had the distinction of being one of the youngest company managers in Ireland.
Anne Sullivan daughter of Mrs Sullivan and the late Bernard 1 Church Street qualifies as a State Registered Nurse at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey England.
State of the parties as the Celt goes to press in the early hours of Friday morning. Fianna Fail 50 Fine Gael 36 Labour 14 Independents 4 National Progressive Democrats 2.
Thomas A Finlay Senior Counsel is called to the inner Bar of the Supreme Court. He is son of the late TA Finlay SC TD and a grandson of Mrs Finlay Killynebber. He is a brother of William Finlay SC and nephew of Eileen Maloney Tower Hamlet Cavan.
In September there were 20 rainy days with 4.34 inches of rain falling the heaviest being on the 15th September when 1.07 inches fell.
Death of William Acheson Aughaconey Ballinagh. He was a very well known member of the organizing committee of Cavan Show and acted as a judge in the cattle section. Survived by his wife Matilda. Funeral from Ballintemple Parish Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Father ABC McGrath Diocesan Director of Music announces that four choirs of the Diocese will participate at the Solemn High Mass to mark the opening of the 1962 celebration. Competitions will be held in both the Poor Clare Convent and the De La Salle School with certificates awarded in each grade.
Marcella McDonald MSSC Tower Hamlet Department of Social and Preventive Medicine is appointed to Saint John of God’s Hospital Stillorgan. Educated in both Ireland and the USA, she has pioneered new methods in mental health. She is daughter of Mrs McDonald and the late Philip McDonald Tower Hamlet Cavan.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S P D Maloney and Gerry P Hunt E/W Maureen Hunt and Joan O Hanlon.
October 7th 1961 Drama at the count in Cavan as Returning Officer PJ McDwyer ejects a person believed to be a Press reporter from the count in Cavan Courthouse as the person was smoking a cigarette. He had to call in the Garda to assist in excluding the guilty party.
The total valid poll in Cavan for the three seat constituency was 27.819 the quota was 6,955. First count Paddy Smith Fianna Fail 9.032 elected Paddy O Reilly Fine Gael 5,431 later elected John Tully Clann Na Poblachta 4,683 Seamus Dolan Fianna Fail 4,658 later elected Patrick Duffy Sinn Fein 2,153 John McGovern Fine Gael 1.862 . Paddy Smith Seamus Dolan and Paddy O Reilly Murmod Virginia elected. The big story was the election of Senator Seamus Dolan a native of Blacklion and a teacher in Killeshandra. Member of Cavan County Council and Seanad Eireann replacing Mick Sheridan from Ballinagh on the Fianna Fail ticket and being elected to Dail Eireann for the first time. He replaces the legendary John Tully Clann Na Poblacht TD since 1949 who lost out by 261 votes.
October 14th 1961 Sean Lemass is elected Taoiseach by the 17th Dail while his son in law Charles J Haughey replaces Oscar Traynor as Minister for Justice. Cabinet Sean McEntee Tanaiste and Minister for Health Dr Ryan Minister for Finance Frank Aiken External Affairs Paddy Smith Agriculture Jack Lynch Industry and Commerce Erskine Childers Transport and Power Neil Blayney Local Government Michael Moran Lands and the Gaeltacht Dr Paddy Hillery Education and Charlie Haughey Justice.
Helen Gaffney eldest daughter of Patrick and Mrs Gaffney Latt is conferred with her B.Sc degree at UCD where she took her degree with 1st class honours and was awarded a grant of £600 per annum to study for a doctorate at UCD. Helen was educated at Drumcrave National School and Saint Louis Convent Monaghan.
Jesuits conducting the segregated Missions for men and women in all churches in the Parish.
Cavan CYMS celebrate their silver jubilee in their new premises in the Hut, President Charlie Leddy Vice President H Carthy Secretary Kieran Cullivan Treasurer Larry Clarke Committee Eamon Malone Jim Fay Frank Fitzpatrick Tony Higgins and Paddy O Reilly. Chaplain Father PJ Gargan CC.
Death of Georgina Frances Conn sister of Sadie Morris Church Street. She was proprietor with her husband of the Conn Malting House Portadown. Survived by her husband R J Conn. Funeral from Drumcree Parish Church Portadown to Drumcree Church yard.
Big attendance at Apostolic Worker’s Exhibition in the Conference Room Cathedral. Among the recipients of vestments were Father Joe Dolan Adm Father O Reilly Maynooth Mission to China Dalgan Park Navan and Very Rev C Smith Vicar General Saint Patrick’s Missionary Society Kiltegan county Wicklow.
Miss Ryan is appointed District Nurse at Cavan Dispensary.
Cavan Bridge Club 1962 President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Captain Rev Father Sean O’ Reilly Saint Patrick’s College Secretary Kathleen Sullivan Treasurer Maureen McDonald Committee PD Maloney Dermot Morgan JP Mansfield C Arnold Jim Leonard.
Cavan Darts Club meet at the ‘Old Mill’ Bar 62 Main Street.
Gallowglass Ceilidhe band appear in the Sport’s Centre and simultaneously on UTV. Tony O Dowd from Saint Phelim’s Place is the outstanding accordionist with the band. He is 19 year old son of Mr and Mrs Terry O Dowd Cavan.
The fair. Demand was good and prices held up. Yearlings £30-£33 two year old cattle £48-£52 three year old £55-£60. Milch cows £45-£50 springers £55-£65 whitehead calves £14-£18 working horses £45-£50 colts and fillies £45-£50 ponies £30-£35 knackers £45-£55 donkeys £8-£12 bonhams £8-£10 a pair.
Ethna McGovern and Mary McGoldrick are the producers of the outstanding musical in the Poor Clare Convent hall which is packed to capacity for each performance.
October 21st 1961 Mary McGovern 77 Church Street is made a presentation on the occasion of her retirement from Cavan Post Office after a distinguished service of forty one years. Pictured are Eddie Moore Postman Mrs JJ Norry Bill Galvin Peter Leddy Annie Brady Telephone Supervisor Mr Leahy Postmaster who made the presentation Leo McGrath Tommy Hughes Overseer Mrs Josephine Sheridan Sub Postmistress JJ Norry and P McGoldrick Overseer Cavan Post Office.
“Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88 Main Hoover Agents. Ask for a demonstration”
Death of Sue Coyle Farnham Street daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Peter Marron Publican’s Connolly Street. She was a member of an old distinguished Cavan family. She returned from New Jersey where she lived most of her life just over twelve months ago and returned to live in her native Cavan. Predeceased by her husband Michael Coyle a native of Castleblayney. Funeral was well and representatively attended in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Father Joe Dolan Adm officiates at the annual visitation to Killygarry cemetery where all the plots were tastefully tidied up and decorated for the occasion. Father PJ Gargan and Father John Moore Erskine Terrace assisted Father Dolan in imparting Benediction in the Church of Saint Brigid after the rosary was recited outdoors.
Death of Patrick O Gorman Drumalee at the age of only forty. Native of Ballyhaise. He is survived by his wife Ellen son John and daughter Margaret mother brothers and sisters. The funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was large and representative with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Surgeon PD Maloney Cavan and Rear Admiral F Hunt London brother of Gerry Hunt Dentist Cavan are 3rd in the Irish Open Pairs Championship in the Royal Marine Hotel Dun Laoghaire. Competitors from all over the world took part.
Cavan branch INTO make a presentation to Seamus Gilheaney Drumcrave and Mrs Larkin and Mrs Mulligan Ballyhaise who have all recently retired from teaching.
October 28th 1961 Cavan Rugby club beat Armagh at Saint Phelim’s Place 6-3 with tries from Michael Rafferty and Sean Woods. They now play Lurgan in the 1st Round of the Ulster Junior Cup in Lurgan on Saturday. Panel A Morris C Shakelton S Lacey Sean Woods J Smith Dessie Maguire M Tolan D Harrington Ken Morris Michael Rafferty Sean McSherry George Pratt Norman Moore P Faren M Browne K McKay Derek Johnston M Johnston and Dr O Brien.
Bishop Austin Quinn attends the closing of the women’s mission in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim and imparts Benediction. Men’s mission now on in Killygarry and the Cathedral with early Mass evening sermon and devotions etc.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Kathleen Sullivan and Dermot Morgan.
Events at Cavan Parochial week include variety show fashion show whist drive Des Jenkins and his Orchestra children’s concert Eugene Leddy and his Ceilidhe Band. Sale of work and an Irish concert with guest artiste recording star Maisie McDaniel.
November 4th 1961 Cavan are well beaten by Lurgan in the 1st round of the Ulster Junior Cup losing by four tries to no score. Lurgan led by 6-0 at the interval having scored two unconverted tries. Cavan now play Royal Vikings on Saturday.
Bishop Quinn again imparts the Papal Blessing and Benediction at the close of the men’s mission in the Cathedral. Among the attendance was Patrick Packie Carroll 61College Street who earlier on Sunday received Holy Communion at the early Mission Mass. Packie who was a very well known highly respected pig dealer was tragically killed while driving a lorry on the main Dundalk Carrickmacross road. He leaves a wife Ellen sons Patrick J Sean ‘Dag’ and Martin two daughters Pauline and Maureen. There was a large crowd at the removal of the remains from Louth County Hospital Dundalk and the funeral was met on the outskirts of the town by a huge crowd who accompanied the cortege to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. The Cathedral was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass celebrated by Father ABC McGrath with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Catherine Tully at the residence of her son Michael Farnham Hotel. She was widow of Matthew Tully Imperial Hotel Newry. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs M Lally Balla county Mayo and earlier worked in the Grand Central Hotel in Belfast. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Mary’s cemetery Newry. Father PJ Gargan CC Cavan officiated.
Death of Michael Reilly 12 College Street. Native of Belturbet he had a deep interest in the fortunes of the Cavan team and was a playing member of Drumlane Sons of O Connell. He was a gardener in the Farnham Hotel and was known for the excellence of his produce and crops. He is survived by his wife four sons and one daughter. Two of his sons Michael and Patrick flew home from New York for the funeral while two other members of the family flew home from England.
Maurice Jackson pulls off another massive deal with CIE supplying 55 De Luxe Anglia cars one Consul and one Anglia Estate . The deal is worth £30,600 and involves trade ins of fifty second hand cars which will be completely refurbished before being put on sale to the general public. In 1952 Maurice sold CIE thirty five new cars.
PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt are 3rd in the Connaught Open Bridge tournament in the Columban Club Sligo.
Feast of Christ the King 7 am mission Mass Rev Prendergast SJ 8 am Rev H Brennan SJ the 10 o clock children’s Mass was celebrated by Father Joe Dolan Adm.
November 11th 1961 Cavan Urban District Council acquire the adjoining tennis courts from Lord Farnham on a 999 year lease at ground rent of £15 per annum until 2907 similar to the deal for the Town Hall dated 1st May 1908.
“ All debts due t the estate of Frank Tweedy for grazing lettings tillage of meadows are now payable to RC Faris Solicitor 31 Molesworth Street Dublin”
Maeve Elliott and Mary Hannigan are the youthful stars at the Vera Brady Fashion Show in the Town Hall. Miriam Woodbyrne Agency modelled a delightful collection of both day and evening wear.
Sixty eight nations are represented in Rome for the 80th birthday celebrations of Pope John XXIII. He was carried in shoulder high on Papal chair for Solemn High Mass on Sunday as 15,000 Romans waited to greet him later in Saint Peter’s Square. He was elected Pope on November 4th 1958. He was born in Sotto Il Monet North Italy on November 25th 1881.
Death of Patrick Lee 13 Owen Roe Terrace. In his early days he worked on the Farnham Estate and was the driver of the famous Farnham wagonette used to convey flowers and vegetables to the markets. He later worked with Boylan’s stage coaches in Upper Main Street driving a side car. He was an outstanding playing member of Cavan Slashers and Cavan reputed to “being the outstanding full back of his era”. Survived by his wife son daughter and sister. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Father Joe Dolan Adm and Father PJ Gargan officiate at the visitation to Cullies cemetery where all the plot holders were complimented for the tidy and attractive appearance of the cemetery. The huge attendance all joined in saying the Rosary and prayers for the dead.
Gramophone recital this week will take place in 23 Farnham Street as the Farnham Hotel is not available. The recital will be given by Kathleen Brady Town Hall Street.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Joan O Hanlon and John Marron E/W Mrs Cyril Arnold and George V Maloney junior.
After a lengthy debate the Town Engineer Paddy Gaffney was asked by Cavan UDC to draw up a plan to integrate the newly acquired tennis courts into the Town Hall site.
November 18th 1961 6 ½ % National Loan to raise £17.50 million. Dr Ryan Minister Finance points out that this is worth £6-3-8 per annum for every £100 invested.
Death of Elizabeth Lil Byrnes nee McConnell Fairtown and New York after a short illness at Saint Phelim’s Hospital at the age of 75. She was second eldest child of Mr and Mrs Frank McConnell Fairtown. Emigrated to the USA before she was 20 and married Robert Byrnes who was a grand uncle of Mrs Robert Kennedy the present United States Attorney General. When ill she was visited by Mrs Liam Cuffe and her sister Mrs M McCooey New York both sisters of Mrs Kennedy. Survived by her brother Jack Ashe Street County Cavan Registrar of the GAA sister Brigid Fairtown sisters in law nephews nieces and friends in USA and Ireland .Remains flown out of Dublin Airport with burial in the USA on the 14th November 1961.
Establishment of Cavan Industrial Development Association. All proposals to B Bonzar Cavan Industrial Association for consideration and possible finance.
Capacity attendance at Cavan Parochial concert in the Town Hall with Mel Doherty Maisie McDaniel Noel Strange Seamus and Sile bean De Faoite and Tom Hickey as MC.
Amongst the guests at the annual Royal School Past Pupils Union in the Headfort Arms were headmaster John and Mrs Anderson Mervyn Johnston Senator John C Cole Venerable Archdeacon Shire Jimmy Dawson Treasurer Keadue Lodge and Bob and Mrs Peace Adams.
“Big selection of long playing records on sale at Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone Cavan 88”.
Cavan Cattle Mart reopens with sale of tested cattle only. Blue cards must accompany all entries. All enquires to Ivan Black Church Street Cavan.
Death of Mrs Bridget Smith wife of Eugene Smith at her residence Crubany Cavan. A woman of great Christian virtue she was known for her hospitality and kindness over a wide area. Saint Brigid’s church Killygarry was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
November 25th 1961 Hugh Gough Secretary and driving force behind Cavan Tourist Association reports that the increasing numbers of visiting anglers from Britain spent over £10,000 in Cavan during the last twelve months. In a detailed report to the annual general meeting in the Courthouse Hugh reports that there are over 3.5 million anglers in the United Kingdom and Cavan is an angler’s delight. John Bonsar replaced Maureen McDonald as Chairman with Maureen taking over as Vice Chair General Secretary Hugh Gough Treasurer John McGinnity.
Non stop bus service to run once a day from Cavan Bus Office to Bus Arus Amiens Street Dublin with a rather steep one way introductory fare of 15/9. The 34 seater CIE express service with no stops will leave Cavan at 9:10 and arrive in Bus Arus Dublin at 11:10. All tickets are presold as there is no conductor on the express.
Saint Patrick’s College give notice of their intention to retain their McRory Cup by defeating Saint Patrick’s Academy Dungannon 2-17 to 0-1 at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. Saint Pat’s led by 1-10 to 0-1 at the interval. Team Paddy Lyons Junior Dowd Jimmy Stafford Peter Pritchard J McKenna Ray Dunne Patrick Gaffney Ray Carolan Brian Kennedy Tom Sheridan Joe Leydon Philip Fitzsimmons Noel Brady Paddy Dolan Michal Fagan. Referee Rev Brother Cyril Cavan.
Cavan Anglers’ Club 1961 Jackson Cup Sean Young Leslie Kennedy Cup PJ Lee Kennedy Cup Mick Crosby.
Pictured at Loreto College Cavan Past Pupils Union annual dinner in the Farnham Hotel Kathleen Murray Lauri McConnell Secretary Rita Kenny President Kathleen Kenny Vice President Miss McCabe Mrs McDwyer Belturbet Rosemary Power and Maura Baxter.
Cavan At Home Week 1962 President Father Joe Dolan Adm Chairman Seamus De Faoite Secretary Sheila McGinnity Treasurer TM Gilroy Committee Father PJ Gargan Father Torlac O Reilly Danny O Kelly Bridie Galligan Sean Bergin.
Death of Jack Fay former member of the outdoor staff Cavan UDC in Swindon at the age of 60. Emigrated to England 20 years ago having spent 23 years with Cavan UDC. Member of the British army for the duration of World War 2. He saw action all over Europe and was in the advance party following D Day on the march to Berlin. He died suddenly while at work in Swindon. Survived by his wife one daughter brothers and sisters.
PJ O Reilly Milltown announces the sale of two farms of land. The farm of the late Edward Gould fetching £4,000 from a Westmeath purchaser of the land in Milltown. Paddy O Reilly Killynebber purchased the lands of the late Lavelle estate at Killynebber adjoining the lake shore for £750. Des Tweedy Auctioneer who recently took over the practice of his late father Frank has sold the lands of Thomas Connolly Ballinagh to William Kelly Clonlohan for £3,750.
December 2nd 1961 Reggie McMahon Swellan Upper and a native of Clones retires as Inspector Irish Insurance Company to take over the County Hotel which he recently purchased from Freddie W Swan. Reggie joined the Company in 1928 and will open the County Hotel following major renovations on December 1st 1961.
Cavan Bridge N/S Maureen McDonald and Tom Hickey E/W Liam Bogue and Mattie Corcoran.
Sean Og Flood from Dundalk is appointed Sales Rep Cavan Ballybay and Clones with the ESB. Sean Og is a member of Dundalk Young Ireland’s and won a Leinster Senior Championship medal with Louth in 1958 and represented Leinster in the Railway Cup in 1958 and 1959. Controversially demoted to the sub’s bench in 1960. He is seven years with the ESB and is well known and highly popular in the Cavan area.
Death in Dublin of Philip Murray at the age of 40. He was son of Thomas Murray long time Labour member of Cavan UDC. Survived in Cavan by his brother John Cavan UDC 10 Tullac Mongan and Mrs F McKiernan.
Maureen McDonald Church Street a graduate of UCD and a former personnel manager in the Imperial Tobacco Company and a member of the Institute of Personal Management is appointed Irish representative for the recruitment of staff for diplomatic households and families throughout the world. The head office of the company is based in Hertfordshire England.
Cavan Gaels acquire the clubrooms formerly occupied by Crubany later Cavan Harps in the Market Square.
December 9th 1961 The £28,000 plan for the complete refurbishment and extension of the Town Hall is unveiled by Cavan Town Engineer Paddy Gaffney to Cavan UDC receiving a mixed reaction. At the outset the County Manager pointed out that Cavan was not a seaside town and therefore would not be grant aided for this project. Maurice Jackson sums up the conservative nature of the Council when he points out that “if we go ahead with this project it will put a further 7/- on the rates and we will be run out of the town”! A decision was deferred to the next meeting with most of the members expressing the view that something less ambitious might be more acceptable.
Bit of glamour hits town as three continuity announcers for the new RTE service due to go on air next month start a whistle stop tour of ten counties. Kathleen Watkins Saggart county Dublin Nuala Donnolly Stillorgan and Marie Sullivan Blackrock visit Ballyhaise Agricultural College as part of the RTE programme ‘meet the people’ which will be screened by the new broadcaster on New Year’s day.
Nikita Khrushchev becomes the first Russian Premier to greet Pope John XXIII on the occasion of his birthday as diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Russia continue to improve.
Reginald Wise Russell Road London wins the Irish Whiskey Distiller’s Cup for the heavies bream weighing 8 lbs 9 ¾ ozs caught on the River Annalee near Cavan in July 1961. The competition was run in conjunction with Bord Failte.
Rev EC Hedges former Bishop of Limerick will be the preacher at the celebrations to mark the 350th anniversary of the first Headmaster of the Royal School Cavan in 1611 at Cavan Parish Church. There will be a collection for the Adelaide Hospital.
Cavan Bridge N/S Gerry Hunt and Tommy McCormick E/W Dr Bertie Cullen and Owen McGovern NT.
Sympathy is extended to Paddy Molloy Telephonist Cavan Post Office on the death of his father Mr Michael Molloy in Ennistymon county Clare.
John Nulty Tierquin is pictured taking delivery of a new Ferguson 203 industrial digger and loader from Terry O Dowd Sales Manager Smith’s Garage Cavan. The digger is suitable for all drainage work.
December 16th 1961 Captain Edward Cassidy Fermanagh Street Clones is appointed to the board of CIE. Captain Cassidy is a member of Clones Urban Council Monaghan County Council Agricultural Wages Board Monaghan VEC Chairman of Ernetex Limited President Clones Chamber of Commerce. He is a native of Roslea county Fermanagh.
Thomas J Fitzpatrick is elected to the Senad on the Administrative panel. Tom is a very well known Solicitor in Cavan and Fine Gael Chairman of Cavan Urban Council.
John C Cole extensive farmer Tullyhumphey Redhills is nominated to the new Senad by an Taoiseach Sean Lemass. He is a member of Cavan County Council and was Taoiseach’s nominee in the last Senate.
Father Bob McCabe the new President of Saint Patrick’s College pays tribute to his predecessor Father Patrick Gaffney at the annual dinner of Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupil’s Union “who has left the playing fields of Cullies for the fresh pastures of Crosserlough as Parish Priest”. During his time as President he provided the new playing pitch new kitchen and refectory facilities new organ in the Church and extended the dormitory accommodation. He raised the academic standards in the College where twice the number of candidates are now getting honours in the State exams. The dinner was attended by over eighty guests including the guest of honour Bishop Austin Quinn in the Park Hotel Virginia. Among the distinguished attendance was Tommy M Gilroy Secretary Treasurer Father Pat Brady Dr Charles O Reilly Granard President Michael Neary Vice President members of the committee included Phil Cullivan Patrick McDonald and Con P Smith.
Packed Cavan Parish Church honour the memory of John Robinson who was appointed the first Headmaster of the Royal School on the 5th October 1611 by the Lord Deputy and Plantation Commissioners. There were five schools approved and founded all known as the Ulster Royal Schools. Armagh Enniskillen Dungannon Raphoe and Cavan. The Royal School in Cavan enjoys a great reputation for culture and academic achievement.
Death of Thomas Smith Stragella at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan at the age of 80.Long time member of Drumcrave Fife and Drum band. He was a well known figure in Cavan being on the staff of Brady’s ‘The Old Globe’ hotel. Deeply and deservedly regretted by his sorrowing sons daughters and brothers family relatives and many friends. Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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Saint Patrick’s College favourites to retain their McRory Cup title are rocked by 1-12 to 1-10 defeat to old rivals Abbey CBS in Newry. Cavan must now beat Saint McCartan’s Monaghan in their last fixture to qualify for the final in which they will meet Abbey CBS Newry who qualify virtue of their victory. Saint Pat’s led by 0-8 to 0-6 at half time. Val Kane was the star for the Newry College creating all sorts of havoc for the Cavan defence. Scorers for Saint Patrick’s Michael Fegan 0-5 Joe Leydon 1-1 Philip Fitzsimmons 0-2 Raymond Carolan and Brian Kennedy 0-1 each.
Death of Margaret ‘Peggy’ Gannon in New York. She was widow of Thomas A Gannon formerly Erskine House Cavan and sister in law of the late ‘Bobby’ O Hanlon wife of the late John F Managing Director Anglo Celt and Betty Gannon Main Street. Thomas Gannon was son of the late John Gannon Chairman Cavan Town Commissioners 1880 . She leaves two sons two daughters grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Market Hen turkeys 2/9 cocks 2/3 per lb geese 1/6 per lb chickens 1/3 to 1/6 per lb.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mrs Cyril Arnold and John Marron E/W Dr McQuade and George V Maloney.
Gramophone recital will be given by Father Bob McCabe Saint Patrick’s College in the Farnham Hotel.
Big supply poor demand at Cavan fair. Two year olds £50-£55 three year olds £60-£70 cows £45-£55 milking cows £45-£50 colts and fillies £45-£55 donkeys £5-£8 bonhams £7-£10.
December 23rd 1961 Helena Rehill from Crosserlough is placed second in Ireland in the Secretarial exams conducted by the Department of Education Nuala Harton second in Group cert. Ann Gilroy daughter of Tommy and Ellen Gilroy is appointed to the staff of Aer Lingus after completing a course in shorthand and typing at Cavan Technical School.
December 30th 1961 Santa Claus is met on the Urban boundary and escorted by the Boy Scout’s Accordion Band to the packed Town Hall where over 400 children were waiting to shake his hand and receive a valuable gift each.
Pope John XXIII calls the Second Ecumenical Council to begin later in 1962.”Immenses and grave tasks confront the modern Church in one of the most tragic and epoch times in the Church’s history” Papal Bull convening the Second Ecumenical Council will be issued on Christmas Day and the Council will convene at an opportune time in 1962.
Jim Meehan who has been out of football for sometime is called into the Cavan Junior Panel as is Butlersbridge stars Tom Sheridan Kevin Smith and Terry Smith Paddy Maguire and Brendan Young tow big bustling forwards are also called into the panel which will commence training early in the New Year at Breffni Park.
Big Jim McCartan of Down is the writer’s choice for the second successive year as ‘Caltex Footballer of the Year’
December 30th 1961 The Bishop of Kilmore Most Rev Dr Quinn celebrates the 12:05 Midnight Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan of Saints Patrick and Felim beginning with the procession to the Crib when the infant was laid in the manger. Fathers Patrick Mallon assisted the Bishop while Father Torlac O Reilly was deacon and Sean O Reilly sub deacon. Rev Sean O Reilly Dean of Saint Patrick’s College was MC. The 8 and 9 o clock Masses in the Cathedral on Christmas morning was celebrated by Father PJ Gargan while Father Joe Dolan celebrated both the 10 and 11:30 am Masses. The Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Choir rendered the Sacred Music while their Director Father ABC McGrath was on the organ. Father PJ Gargan celebrated the Midnight Mass in the Convent Chapel while Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated the 9 am in the Convent. There was a crib in both the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan and Convent with a Christmas tree suitably decorated in the Orphanage. Father PJ Gargan and Father Joe Dolan along with the Brothers from the local De Las Salle joined the orphans and nuns for Christmas dinner with Santa arriving at 5 pm to distribute gift to every child. On Sunday Christmas Eve Mattie Hand and Stan Mullery staged their annual Christmas film show in the Convent to the delight of the children and staff. In Saint Felim’s Hospital Midnight Mass was celebrated by Father Vincent Duffy Saint Patrick’s College where the sacred music was rendered by the Matron Sister Mercy and the Choir of Saint Felim’s Hospital. Father Charles Travers celebrated three Masses in the Hospital on Christmas Day. Santa visited the hospital and brought the patients gifts of cigarettes tobacco and sweets and later visited the Maternity ward bringing gifts to mothers and brand new children. All of the Wards were decorated and a Christmas tree with gay fairy lights twinkling in each ward. There was a crib and another Christmas tree in the entrance hall. On Christmas night Matty Hand and Stan Mullery staged their delightful seasonal Christmas film show while the Might Avons played at the annual dance on the Wednesday before Christmas. Sister Mercy has a full programmed of entertainment planned for each of the twelve nights of Christmas. Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College celebrated three Masses in the Surgical Hospital on Christmas Day. There was a Christmas tree beautifully decorated in each ward together with a crib and in the main hall there was a large crib with full size figures depicting the birth of Christ in Nazareth nearly two thousand years ago. There was a special Christmas Day dinner with full turkey ham crackers and gifts with Santa visiting the hospital at 4 pm with a special gift for everybody.
Matt Rudden from Laragh Athletic Club wins the Ulster Intermediate Cross Country title at Ballyarnett County Derry over a six mile testing course with George Williamson Oak Leaf Derry second and newcomer TP O Callaghan third leading Bailieboro to a surprise Ulster title with Laragh second.
Sixth annual Cavan at Home Week features Cavan CBSI Musical Society in their annual pantomime ‘Begorra Its Gold’ and Irish Concert and Cavan Musical Society’s ‘Patience’ from Sunday 31st December to Sunday 7th January 1962.
John McCaffrey 1 Tullac Mongan and Michael ‘Mickey’ Reilly Licensed Vintner Upper Main Street in traffic accident just outside Navan on their way home to Cavan are detained at Our Lady’s Hospital Navan while John’s son Gerard escaped unharmed.
Sympathy is extended to John Tully TD on the death of his brother Thomas Tully Castletara in Saint Felim’s Hospital on Tuesday last . Funeral was very large and representative from Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Leonard and P Coleman E/W Mrs Eileen Maloney and Mrs E Roe. The turkey prize was won by local Vet Cyril Arnold from Latt.
Turkey Market Hens 2/3 to 2/9 cocks 1/6 to 1/9 Geese 1/- to 1/3 per lb chickens 1/- to 1-6 per lb ducks selling at 10/- each . Those farmers who did not take the early prices were left with their stock all day in bitterly cold conditions and in the end took what ever price they were offered in an effort not to have the birds around the house over the Christmas festival.
Sean McManus Central Café Bridge Street presents copies of his records to Dr PJ Watters Chairman of Cavan Gramophone Society . Sean was constantly on Radio Eireann over the lead up to Christmas with his Christmas numbers ‘My Santa Claus Prayer’ ‘Silent Night’ and has also recorded ‘The Ballad of Jack Kennedy’ and ‘An Evening in Mount Mellary’. Sean is a member of Cavan CBSI Musical Society Cavan Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Choir and Saint Peter’s Choir in Dundalk where he is a native.
Death of the very well known Peter Soden at his residence 54 Saint Pappins Road Dublin at the age of 83. He was a native of Lavey and was proprietor of one of Cavan ‘s biggest drapery stores (Provider’s ) opposite ‘The Bank of Ireland’ until his sold out to go to Dublin in 1945. He served his time to the Drapery trade in John Fay’s Main Street (Provider’s ) and later took up a similar position in /Dublin before going on the road as a commercial traveller for one of the big British warehouses. Four years later he bought John Fay’s and Soden’s soon become one of the best known and highly respected names in the drapery trade in the North Midlands with shoppers flocking from adjoining counties to view and buy the most up to date stock. For many years he was a prominent member of Cavan County Council serving as Chairman for a number of years he was also a member of Cavan Urban District Council and Cavan/Monaghan Mental Health Board. He was also a Peace Commissioner. He was a forthright and hectic debater. He was always straight and to the point. He was a great Cavan man but always felt that the Monaghan delegation on the Mental Health Board punched above their weight and was never slow to condemn the Monaghan attitude towards Cavan. He was a lifelong member of Cumainn Na Gael later Fine Gael. After leaving Cavan Peter set up a licensed premises in Stoney Batter Dublin where he enjoyed a big trade particularly from Cavan people visiting Dublin for some of the big matches in Croke Park. Peter Soden business man and politician is survived by his wife two sons Seamus and Peter five daughters Peggy Soden Assistant Matron Peamont Sanatorium Mary and Nora Soden Mrs W Parry and Mrs T Turner. Interment took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry following Requiem Mass in Dublin.
January 6th 1962 Worst Winter since 1947 s the country is held in icy snowy grip making roads and streets impassable as the country grinds to a halt. No major tragedies reported in the area as most people elect to stay indoors. Two brothers William 56 Postman and Joe Rooney 60 freeze to death in their boat at Innisturk island upper Lough Erne county Fermanagh..
Margaret Creane ‘Sunnymeade’ is pictured with two lambs born early on New Year’s Day.
John Allen aged 19 is admitted to Cavan Surgical Hospital with serious head injuries and later transferred to The Richmond Hospital in Dublin. Later Thomas J Allen 19 Tullac Mongan no relation is charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm.
An amazing half a million viewers tune into the opening of RTE television on New Year’s Eve. Cardinal Dalton Eamonn De Velera President deliver their first television addresses to the nation. Cardinal Dalton warned parents not to allow their children unsupervised access to the television and hope that the new service would be constructive and prayerful. Eamonn Andrews Director General of the new station and a household name in Ireland and Britain promised programmes on RTE that would be of high standard and contain uplifting material reflecting the life of the Irish nation in all its multicoloured hues. There was a short address at the Gresham Hotel by an Taoiseach Sean Lemass and Michael Hilliard TD Minister for Posts and Telegraphs and a native of Navan. Benediction was then imparted from the oratory chapel in Montrose by His Grace Archbishop John Charles McQuaid of Dublin. Later viewers watched a newscast which contained interviews by Micheal O Hehir as well as the early speeches from the luncheon held earlier in the day. Reception in Cavan was excellent and everybody thought while the standard was amateurish and not at all to the standard of BBC and UTV is was Irish and could only get better with practice and proper rehearsal.
Chief Superintendent WJ McConville after twelve months in Cavan is transferred to Drogheda and replaced by J McDonagh from Ennis.
Death of Ruth Fagan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. Well known person in the area her charity and hospitality were hallmarks of her life. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Denn Church.
Cavan At Home Week says “ as a comic all rounder nobody has yet been seen in Cavan town to equal Mel Doherty”. Audiences are poor due to the snow bound roads which are presently impassable in areas with snow lying in the Cavan area for well over two weeks and no sign of a thaw. Anthony Jackson Michael Rafferty Mel Doherty Gerry Maguire in ‘Begorra Its Gold’ light up the Town Hall with John O Connor and his wonderful tenor voice lending a touch of class. Dessie Maguire Paddy McNamara Des Lambert Gerard Carroll Gene Cullivan Val McGovern all play their part in the hilarious show produced by Father Torlac O Reilly. Joe Galligan Paddy Murray Terence McEntee Michael Gallimore Charlie Moore Martin O Neill all lend a youthful hand in entertaining a small but most appreciative audience. Arm swinging high stepping Boy Scout’s band were a treat featuring Gerry O Keeffe Paul Ronan Patrick Conaty John Conaty Sean McDonald Marin Sexton John Cullen Gerry Pryce and JJ Reilly. Eileen Morgan was on the piano Eamonn Brady drums Eamonn Donohoe on the saxophone and Leo Ronan on the violin. The scenery was by James Plunkett Saint Phelim’s Place make up Mrs Hicks and May Reilly College Street . Star of the Irish concert was the vivacious Ann Maguire. Mel Doherty was Percy French while the young Val McGovern was accompanied by the equally young Jerome Casey. The monologue by Dessie Maguire brought tears to many an eye while the recitations by Brian Coleman reminded us of the winter nights in Ireland long ago .Seamus De Faoite was in charge of the Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan group who were brilliant in presentation and execution. Tom Hickey was a most able and humorous MC. Sean O Siochan the gust artiste from Dublin was unable to travel due to the impassable roads. Producer of the Irish concert was Seamus De Faoite.
Death of John Smith Araghan in Dublin . He left Cavan forty years ago and raised his family in Dublin never forgetting his Cavan roots. He was known as ‘John the Carpenter’ He is survived by his wife one son and four daughters. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S John Moran and H Carthy E/W PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt.
January 13th 1962 Conor Cruise O Brien weds Marie McEntee in a simple ceremony in Carmelite Church New York. Rev Donal O Callaghan presided. Groomsman Jim Kiernan Irish Consul General in New York and a friend of the groom. Mary Paul cousin of the bride was bridesmaid.
Seamus De Faoite Chairman is pictured welcoming Bishop Austin Quinn to the Cavan At Home Week in the Town Hall.
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Drumalee GFC hold their first annual dinner dance in the Farnham Hotel. Among the distinguished attendance were TP O Reilly Chairman Cavan County Board PC Donohoe Treasurer and HL Smith Secretary . Paul Caffrey Chairman welcomed the guests and among the other speakers were PJ McGovern P Molloy and HL Smith.
Death of John Sheanon at the residence of his daughter Mrs M Tully Killbandrick Redhills. A native of College Street John was senior ambulance driver with Cavan County Council. He was extremely popular with the staff and patients of all the local hospitals and treated everybody like a perfect gentleman. Prominent member of Cavan Old IRA the coffin was draped in the tricolour and his old colleagues formed a guard of honour. The Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass celebrated by Father AB McGrath.
Death of Elizabeth Greenan Drumalee relict of the late Michael well known huntsman in the area. She was a woman of great Christian virtue and was charitable and extended hospitality to all who called to their home. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Inspector R Grant is made Superintendent in Bellmullett county Mayo. He served in Cavan since 7th April 1959 having been attached to Waterford. He is a courteous and efficient officer and was very popular in Cavan. He is replaced by Inspector M Bohan on promotion from Carlow.
Father John Brady CSSP Corawelis leaves Dublin en route to Nigeria where he has served for the last twelve years.
Death of Kathleen Cusack youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Owen Cusack Butlersbridge at an early age. There was a capacity attendance at the funeral Mass in Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge to Killygarry cemetery.
Cavan Technical School and the De La Salle School are forced to close for a further week’s holiday due to flooding as a result of burst pipes caused by the present severe weather conditions.
Poor attendance and poor demand at the small Cavan fair with yearlings fetching £33-£36 2 year olds £42-£50 3 years old £55-65 working horses £35-£40 ponies £25-£30 bonhams £10-£12 per pair.
January 20th 1962 Monaghan Urban Council after a long debate decide to contact RTE to complain about the quality of reception in some areas particularly in the North Monaghan area. Mr McCarron says that “Monaghan are always grumbling about something and his reception is perfect since RTE went on test last September. The Chairman is not much help as he says that he doesn’t watch television but he has had a lot of complaints from people in areas who do and the Council must act on these complaints!
M/S Murphy Quinn Auctioneers and Insurance brokers open for business in 98 Main Street opposite the Farnham Hotel. The Managing Director is Brian Murphy while the directors are JJ Quinn Brian Murphy and Annette Murphy. Mr Quinn is Managing Director of Quinn Brothers Main Street Longford who last year had sales of over £100,000. Brian who is a native of Ballyconnell has been in the Insurance business for over twenty five years and has written life assurance to the tune of £2 million over the last fifteen years. Murphy Quinn are agents for Midland and Western Building Society Longford. Josie Farrelly who has been with the Longford based company for seven years will now join Murphy Quinn as Secretary based in Cavan.
Death of Bernard Bennie Rehill Newtown House Leixlip one of Dublin’s leading publicans. Native of Araghan Cavan. He was also a very prominent figure in greyhound racing. Resident in Dublin for over fifty years he was proprietor of O Mara’s on Aston Quay and O Mara’s Bachelor’s Walk. Founder member of Irish Coursing Club in 1945. He was Chairman of Dublin Grocer’s and Vintner’s Association from 1953-1956 and again in 1960. He was a well known member of the Appeals Board Bord Na Gcon and a director of the Greyhound and Sporting Press Clonmel. His wife died some years ago.
Death of the famous John McGirr 30 Blessington Street Dublin. Native of Omagh county Tyrone he was one of the early pioneers of bus travel in the midlands and ran the Cavan Longford route daily as well as Sunday excursions to Bundoran. He was a distinguished member of the old Forester’s Band. He is survived by his wife sons and daughters. Funeral from Saint Joseph’s Carmelite Church Berkley Road Dublin 7 to Dean’s Grange cemetery.
The matron of Saint Phelim’s Hospital returns thanks to the Boy Scouts and Father Torlac O Reilly for staging their hit musical show ‘Begorra It’s Gold’ in the hospital on December 28th one of the worst nights in this historically icy cold winter.
Crubany/Cavan Harps 1932-1957 will hold a reunion dinner in the Farnham Hotel with tickets available from Tom McNamara Tom Kelly or John O Rourke UDC.
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February 3rd 1962 Mr and Mrs Joe P Doherty Saint Brigid’s Terrace celebrate the golden jubilee of their marriage. They were married on 31st January 1912 in Saint Mel’s Cathedral Longford and they have two sons Sean and Mel and six daughters together with fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Both are natives of Edgeworthstown county Longford and are over 30 years in Cavan. Joe was a master baker in McDonnell’s for almost thirty years and is now three years retired. He is a well known bird fancier and keeps canaries finches and all sorts of rare birds as well as being a skilled hard working gardener. In his youth he was a well known entertainer and formed a group with his brother which was extremely popular all over the midlands. He is presently the very popular Caretaker in Cavan CYMS. One of his sons Mel is well known in Cavan theatrical circles.
Cavan County Board 1962 Chairman TP O Reilly Vice Chairman Peadair Doyle Secretary H L Smith Treasurer PC Donohoe Registrar Jack McConnell. Delegate to Central Council Simon Deignan Ulster Council Andy O Brien and Sean Moriarity NT Ballinagh. Cavan decide by 81-17 to back the Dublin motion seeking an end to the ban on foreign games at the forthcoming Congress at Easter.
Paddy Sheridan’s Will Power by Man of Pleasure out of Paddy’s Race On qualifies for the Irish Greyhound Coursing finals in Clonmel. John Myles is the trainer for the £500 race.
Pictured at the dinner and social in the Ulster Arms for Lt P McMahon who has just completed a six month tour of the turbulent Congo with the United Nations are Lt Paddy Duffy Lt McMahon Cmdt Jim Scanlon Captain Jimmy McEntee Quartermaster Sergeant Matt Lynch Lt John Murphy Lt Michael Quigley Lt C Sheridan Lt J McGinley and Lt Anselem Lovett. While the Army Number 1 Band are in town drumming up a recruitment drive in Cavan Military Barrack from 8-10 each night.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Cyril and Mrs Arnold E/W Mrs H Carthy and P W Flynn.
John Donohoe Scoutmaster and Robbie Ryan Abbey Street are reforming the Boy Scouts Accordion Band with practices in side room of the Town Hall.
February 10th 1962 Paddy Gaffney Town Surveyor unveils the amended cheaper plans estimated at £18,000 for the development of the Town Hall. It will mean a further 2/6 in the £ increase on the rates. The new development envisages kitchen and refreshment rooms extension of the stage and other improvements. The reception again is very poor with Johnny O Rourke summing up the mood by saying “ the letting of the hall is very bad and it is too small dirty unattractive dull and the roof is about to cave in “ Needless to say the improvements were put on the long finger.
Ulster Railway Cup team to play Connaught at Breffni Park on February 25th 1962 E McKay Gabriel Kelly Leo Murphy Pat Rice Benny Mone Jim McDonnell J Smith (Down) Joe Lennon Jarlath Carey Sean O Neill James McCartan Paddy Doherty Sean O Connell Jimmy Whan and Brian Morgan.
Boy Scouts AGM Chairman John Hynes Vice Chairman James Plunkett Treasurer Phil Smith Secretary Des Lambert Committee Father Torlac O Reilly Joe Cullivan Mel Doherty John O Connor PJ Carroll Gerard Carroll Paddy McNamara Frank O Keeffe John Walsh and Gerry Maguire.
Aidan Conaty a native of Ballinagh purchases ‘The Classic’ from T Smith Eddie O Gorman was auctioneer TJ Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage. Aidan is intending to set up a high class tailoring business on the site which was burnt to the ground at Christmas 1959.
Bridge Club Maureen McDonald and Father Sean O Reilly E/W GV Maloney junior and George Fairbrother.
Maeve McDonald will give the next recital at Cavan Gramophone Club at 23 Farnham Street.
February 17th 1962 Paddy and Mrs O Reilly Athbara celebrate the Golden Jubilee of their marriage surrounded by their family and friends. They were married on the 15th February 1912 at Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge by Rev C Magee Adm assisted by family friend Father Martin Comey DD a curate in Cavan Presbytery. Paddy was Secretary of Cavan County Council for forty years and was one of the main officers of Cavan County Board holding the post of Treasurer for fifty years. He was one of the four men who reorganised the GAA in Cavan and Ulster in 1903 the others being Andy McEntee Joe Smith and John F O Hanlon Anglo Celt. Mrs Reilly is daughter of Mr and Mrs Terence Smith Butlersbridge well known Grocer’s and Vintner’s . They have two sons three daughters and seventeen grandchildren.
Cavan Angler’s Club 1962 Chairman George V Maloney Junior Vice Chairman Vincent Bartley Secretary Sean Young Assistant Secretary Norman Cinnamond. Treasurer Johnny Donohoe.
Matt Rudden from Laragh wins the Leinster Senior Cross Country title at Mount Pleasant Dundalk held over an undulating course of eight miles. Supreme test of stamina the course was a four lap circuit taking in four jumps a ditch a stream and 300 yards of ploughed fields. Noel Hendrick of Wexford was second in 46 minutes and 46 seconds while the Irish ten mile champion Harry O Gorman was 3rd 10 seconds later. Matt finished 25 yards ahead of his nearest rival and his next big race will be the Irish Cross Country Championships in Cork when he hopes to improve on his second place last year. Meanwhile Francie McDermott flew in from Coventry for the Ulster Championships in Armagh where he finished a gallant second for a title his club mate Matt Rudden held in 1960. The winner was the experienced George Williamson Derry with T P Callaghan the promising young Bailieborough athlete and Ulster Junior and Novice champion back in 3rd place. Seventeen year old Terry Cullivan put up a great performance in Armagh and if he keeps it up he will emulate the feats of the great Matt Rudden.
There are 214 blind people in county Cavan and a branch of the National Council for the Blind has been set up in Cavan. The aim is to raise enough funds to finance a permanent teacher who will visit each of the blind people in their homes. A door to door collection will be taken up in Cavan Ballinagh Crossdoney and Ballyhaise.
Death of Mary Power sister of Jimmy Veale in Carrick on Suir after a long illness at the age of 34. She is survived by her husband and three small children parents brothers and sisters.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/ W Dr Bertie T Cullen and Patrick V Coghlan.
Cavan Technical School hail the purchase of the outstanding Linguaphone French speaking records as a huge step forward in the attractive teaching and speaking of French. When funding permits Mrs Cecilia Walsh hopes to add the German records to the school’s collection.
Cavan Fair. Very good demand with prices well up on last month yearlings £25-£30 two year olds £45-£50 springers £50-£60 working horses £40-£50 colts and fillies £40-£52-10 each donkeys £8-£12 bonhams £18-£30 a pair carrying sows £30-£35.
February 24th 1962 Cost of production drives the price of the Anglo Celt up by 1d to seven pence from next week.
~The IRA end their campaign against the British occupational forces which has been going on since December 1956. Twenty nine men are released from Mountjoy jail.
Death of Mrs Sheridan Broad Road Arva two doors away from her place of birth at the age of 104. She was born on the 8th June 1859 into a family of 16 where her parents were survivors of the Famine, The entire family were converted to Catholicism in 1860 and there is still a plaque in the Sacred Heart Church Arva commemorating this event. She married Jimmy Sheridan the local Blacksmith and they had a family of 10 children but there are only 2 of them still alive including Kathleen in Detroit USA. Most of her family emigrated to England and America. She had wonderful hands sewing knitting and darning up to the age of 100. She was an expert making ‘Uncle Tom Cabin Quilts’. She leaves 21 grandchildren 50 great grandchildren. She died at the residence of her daughter Mrs J Mulligan just two doors down from where she was born in 1858. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Sacred Heart Church Arva with burial in Coronea cemetery.
Lt Colonel John Glenn 1st American in Space after 5 hour space ride orbiting the earth three times. The blast off from Cape Canaveral in Florida with the safe splash down in the Pacific exactly on target. He tells President Kennedy phoning from the Oval Office in the White House that he “ enjoyed a tremendous trip wonderful experience almost unbelievable and my condition during and after the trip is excellent”! The achievement is heralded by Pope John XX III as “ a new victory for man in the cause of science in the search for peace”
Saint Patrick’s Cavan as expected score a facile win over Saint McCartan’s College Monaghan in the Semi Final of the McRory Cup winning as they liked in Monaghan 2-7 to 0-1. If they had taken only half their chances they would have run up a cricket score and now qualify to meet Abbey CBS Newry in the Final in Ballybay in March. Liam Maguire was an excellent referee. In preparation for the game they will play a Cavan Junior selection next Sunday at PJ Duke Park Stradone. Team Paddy Lyons John Junior Dowd Jimmy Stafford J McKiernan Ray Dunne Pat Gaffney Ray Carolan Captain Charles Flynn Tom Sheridan Joe Leydon Brian Kennedy J Dolan Mickey Fagan and V Brady .
Dancers from Sligo Mullingar Letterkenny Castlefinn Clones Strabane Drumlish Convoy Dungannon Oldcastle and many other areas will join their colleagues at Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan in a dancing extravaganza on Saint Patrick’s Day 1962. They will give exhibitions at vantage points in the town before the Junior competitions in the Protestant Hall and the Senior competitions in the Town Hall. On Saint Patrick’s Night all will come together for a Social and Reunion in the Town Hall followed by a Ceilidhe and the presentation of awards.
President John Fitzgerald Kennedy thanks Cavan tenor Sean McManus for the gift of his record sent to him entitled the ‘Ballad of Jack Kennedy’ which Sean sent to the President at Christmas. On the flip side of the record is the very tranquil and soothing ‘An Evening in Mount Mellary’
Cavan Bridge N/S Gerry Hunt and Doctor PD Maloney E/W Jim Rafter and Mrs Gwen Arnold. Team for team of four competition in Athlone PD Maloney Captain Gerry Hunt Cyril and Gwen Arnold.
March 3rd 1962 Huge farmer’s demonstration in Cavan town where 2,500 farmers march in protest at the increasing rates being adopted by Cavan County Council who are meeting in the Courthouse to strike the rate for the coming year. Opinion is evenly split on the farmer’s position with quite a few comments to the effect that they are well enough off and never want to pay anything. The Council strike the rate of £46-2-0 in the £ an increase of 4/2 with the very well respected Chairman Patrick Smith echoing the general feeling that the small business people are paying the bulk of the rates while the farmers are getting clean off the hook. One of the banners proclaimed that ‘Farmers were living off their sense of humour’. With complaints from shopkeepers politicians and general public the march of 2.500farmers seems to have done nothing but antagonise the general public.
Anna Harten who recently was successful in Local Government exams is appointed to the staff of Saint Mary’s College. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Harten Carnagh Kilcogy and a past pupil of Cloncivid National School and Loreto College.
Twenty three goals and twenty points are scored in the Railway Cup Semi Finals at Breffni Park before a crowd of 9.064. Leinster beat Ulster 11-4 to 6-3 in the hurling game. In the football semi final Ulster beat Connaught 5-6 to 1-7 with the gallant efforts of the great James McCartan with Jim McDonnell at sea and continually taunted by the quicksilver Packy McGerty in the centre half berth and only coming into his own when switched to his familiar wing half back position late in the game. Gabriel Kelly Leo Murphy and Pat Rice were outstanding in the full back line while Jim McCartan Sean O Neill and Jimmy Whan were the best of the forwards while Eamon McKay was sound in goals thwarting the Connaught onslaught. Ulster started very well at midfield but Joe Lennon and Jarlath Carey faded and were replaced in the second half. Team Eamonn McKay Gabriel Kelly Leo Murphy Pat Rice Benny Mone Jim McDonnell Patsy O Hagan Joe Lennon Jarlath Carey Sean O Neill James McCartan Paddy Doherty Sean O Connell Jimmy Whan and Brian Morgan. Subs Tony Hadden for Joe Lennon Sean Ferriter for Jarlath Carey. The hurling game which was the first major fixture in Cavan for 15 years was a damp squib with Leinster racing into a 8-2 to nil lead in the opening stages and never subsequently troubled by the weak Ulster response.
Willie Webb ‘Rising Star AC’ Cork wins the All Ireland Junior Cross Country Championship in Tanagh Cootehill in a time of 33:10 for the six mile course around Tanagh House. Francis McDermott Laragh who again flew in from Coventry for the gruelling test was second in a sparkling 33:20 just ten seconds behind the winner while promising TP O Callaghan Bailieboro who only took up the sport last autumn was 8th in 33:57. Teams 1st Cork 2nd Clare 3rd Tipperary and 4th Limerick.
At the monthly meeting of Cavan Angler’s Club held in Donohoe’s Restaurant Bridge Street sympathy is extended to Father Malachy Byrne CC Laragh former Chairman of the Club on the recent death of his brother.
Annual social and supper of Cavan CYMS in the Town Hall on Shrove Tuesday with catering by the Girl’s Club and music by Stan Mullery Eileen Morgan Henry Martin and Jackie Fitzpatrick on the violin. Among the distinguished attendance were Fathers ABC McGrath and Patrick J McManus. Father PJ Gargan Spiritual Director thanked all who assisted and supported the function.
Fagan’s staff make a presentation to Kitty Kinsella who is emigrating at a most enjoyable social in the Protestant Hall where Betty Poyntz on behalf of the staff and many friends made the presentation to the very popular Kitty who will be greatly missed by customers and colleague.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Father Frank McKiernan and Tommy McCormick E/W Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan.
‘The Commercial Bar’ take on ‘The Old Mill’ in the first round of the Cavan and District League.
Cavan Gaels hold their first annual dinner in the Farnham Hotel with tickets still available from Maurice Brady Sean Galligan and Toggy Connolly with dinner being served at 8 pm.
Willie P O Hanlon and Bridie Smyth are the new captains at County Cavan Golf Club. Men’s section President Bertie Cullen Captain Willie P O Hanlon Treasurer Brian Coleman Secretary John Brady Assistant Secretary Dermot Morgan. Committee Tommy Aylmer Louis Blessing Liam Bogue Jack Brady Phil Cullivan Seamus Fox Edward O Hanlon Dr FPE Smith Niall Walsh and Tom Hickey. Ladie’s section President Dorrie Smith Captain Bridie Smyth Secretary Maisie Magee Assistant Secretary Carmel McDonald committee Cissie Blessing Kathleen Brady Philomena Coleman Margaret English Kathleen Kenny Kathleen Morgan Airmid O Hanlon Una Smith and Kathleen Sullivan.
Anglo Celt shoots up to 5d on account of increasing production costs. Many of the reader desert the paper swearing that they will never buy the ‘rag’ again.
March 10th 1962 Nora Lever the well known Dublin actress will adjudicate at this year’s 28th Drama Festival in the Town Hall.
Bishop Austin Quinn in his Lenten Pastoral warns about the moral decay brought about by the increasing influence of television. All week days in Lent are fast days except Saint Patrick’s Day. All Fridays Ash Wednesday are days of fast and abstinence. Lenten fast ceases at midnight on Holy Saturday.
British Commission on Tobacco Smoking urges British Government to take immediate steps to curtail cigarette smoking.
The McRory Cup first presented by Cardinal McRory in 1924 will be replaced by a new trophy this year when either Saint Patrick’s College Cavan or Abbey CBS Newry will be the first holders. The old trophy now finds a permanent home in Saint Patrick’s Armagh who have won the trophy more times than any of the other colleges in Ulster. Saint Pat’s Cavan with colossus Ray Carolan expected to dominate are tipped to avenge their early season defeat at the hands of Abbey CBS and retain the McRory Cup.
Seamus McCormack one of the glittering stars at the boxing tournament in the packed Ritz Ballroom in Killeshandra with three hundred patrons failing to gain admission as boxing fever hits Killeshandra. There were thirteen contests with boxers from four counties. In the bout of the night Seamus McCormack Cavan stopped Paddy Keenan Killeshandra in the second round. Two exceptionally talented boys and it was in doubt right up to McCormack flooring his all action opponent with the referee wisely deciding to stop the bout to save the Killeshandra man from further punishment.
With the wash out at Christmas due to the snow and ice Cavan Boy Scouts are back with the musical extravaganza ‘Begorra It’s Gold’ in the Town Hall for three nights featuring the Des Jenkins Band 100 artistes including 14 of Cavan’s most talented adult artistes.
CYMS Whist Drive in Town Hall with £50 for top score and gent’s and ladies’ prizes of 1st £10 2nd £6 3rd £4 4th £3 and 5th £2. Score cards 10/-.
Death of James Dowd 5 Military Row and formerly of Cullies at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. Survived by his 4 sons and 4 daughters. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan ICA present the Dublin Orchestral Concert Orchestra conductor
Dr Brian Boydell playing Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony and the Magic Flute by Mozart in the Town Hall. The Cavan ICA Choir will perform seasonal airs at the interval.
March 17th 1962 John McGinley Cavan Town Clerk is appointed Borough Accountant with Sligo Corporation. He came to Cavan in June 1961 and was a most popular and efficient officer. He is a former District Court Clerk in Naas . Native of Drogheda, John started his career as a clerk with Bord Iascaigh Mara.
Rev Brother O Doherty is pictured presenting the gleaming new McRory Cup to the captain of Saint Patrick’s College who defeated Abbey CBS in a thrilling final in Ballybay. Father PV Mallon President of the Ulster College’s Council is pictured on the right. Saint Pat’s beat Abbey CBS to retain the trophy in a gruelling hard fought game played in wet underfoot conditions in Pearse Park Ballybay with former Cavan All Ireland footballer Liam Maguire in charge of the whistle letting play continue and not blowing the whistle only when necessary. Ray Carolan gave one of the great final displays despite little assistance from an out of sorts Charles Flynn and when the forwards wasted chance after chance he surge forward to take the scores himself. Pat Gaffney from Latt gave a sterling display curbing the threat of Val Kane and again breaking up attack after attack to launch over a great solo point from over fifty yards out after he had blocked down a shot on goal by Kane. Played before an appreciative attendance of just over 2.000 this game was far from a classic with two fit eager teams physically mixing it and throwing all niceties to the wind. Saint Pat’s led at the interval 1-8 to 1-4 . Abbey CBS came out with all guns blazing and dominated the third quarter closing the gap. Saint Pat’s held on and were three points ahead with four minutes left when Mickey Fagan shot over a priceless 21 yard free after Paddy Dolan had got through only to strike the butt of the upright. Sweet revenge then for Saint Pat’s who despite an ineffective forward line avenge their Rannafast Cup defeat of two years ago and their earlier defeat at the hand’s of Abbey CBS earlier in this year’s McRory Cup. Team Paddy Lyons John ‘Junior’ O Dowd Jimmy Stafford Peter Pritchard John McKenna Raymond Dunne Patrick Gaffney Charles Flynn Ray Carolan Tom Sheridan Joe Leydon Brian Kennedy Noel Brady Paddy Dolan and Michael Fegan. Sub Kevin Dolan for Ray Dunne injured. Saint Pat’s now play the holders Saint Jarlath’s Tuam in the Hogan Cup in Athlone on Sunday week.
Sean Og Flood the former Louth and Leinster goalkeeper now playing for Ballinagh will line out for Cavan against Donegal in the Dr McKenna Cup next Sunday.
Bishop Austin Quinn is pictured enjoying the Cavan Boy Scout’s pantomime ‘Begorra Its Gold’ in the Town Hall. The show is written and produced by Father Torlac O Reilly.
Fishing fever in Cavan as Hughie Maguire is pictured with a specimen brown trout weighing 5 lbs 1 ½ oz caught at Killykeen on Lough Oughter while Tommy Donohoe is pictured with his 5 lbs 1 ozs caught on Lough Sheelin. Cpl John O Reilly with his specimen brown trout weighing 5lbs 1 ozs also caught on Killykeen. Sean Young brings up the rear with his 1 lb 12 ½ oz rainbow trout caught on the first day of fishing on Annagh Lake.
Death of John Maguire 2 Jubilee Terrace at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. The funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was large and representative with burial in Saint Patrick’ cemetery Drumcor.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan E/W Carmel McDonald and George Fairbrother.
In a titanic struggle the ‘Old Mill’ defeat the ‘Commercial Bar 4-3 in the Cavan Darts League. Next week the ‘Old Mill’ visit the ‘Hub Bar’ who are showing excellent form this season.
Angela Clarke will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society meeting at 23 Farnham Street.
Cavan Fair brisk trade for store cattle. Horses fillies colts scarce and dear. Colts and fillies were fetching £50-£55 donkeys £8-£12.
March 24th 1962 Tom McCusker is pictured in action against his opponent Hughie L Smith in the final of the Billiard competition at Cavan CYMS in the Hut. McCusker former All Ireland finalist edged out the gallant HL in an exciting final which thrilled the large crowd in the Hut.
JJ Clarke formerly overseer in Cavan and now Postmaster Mullingar is elected Chairman of the Postmaster’s Association at their annual conference. Former Postmaster in Carrick on Shannon and Wexford Jack was Secretary Cavan County Board for nine years Secretary and Captain Cavan Slashers with whom he won seven senior championship medals. A native of Tempo during his long stint in Cavan he was a regular on the Cavan senior team and played in the All Ireland Final of 1928.
Four hundred dancers take part in the dancing exhibitions and competitions sponsored by Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan on Saint Patrick’s Day. The junior competitions were held in the Protestant Hall while the senior competitions were in the Town Hall. Adjudicators were Tony Farrell Ballyjamesduff Brian Coleman Cavan and Peter Hughes Dungannon. The Power School of Dancing Cavan won the ‘Glencar Reel’ the ‘Siege of Ennis’ ‘Walls of Limerick’ while Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan won the ‘Siege of Ennis’ and ‘Sweets of May’. Competitors from Clones Cavan Oldcastle Navan and Donegal all took part.
Terence S Smith writing in this week’s Celt traces the origin of the town of Cavan to a Charter granted in 1610 by James the 1st establishing the Corporation of the Borough of Cavan predecessor to the other civic bodies like Cavan Town Council Cavan Urban Council and Cavan Town Commissioners. The O Reilly’s had castles all over the region of Breffni but their main castle and fortress was in Cavan. Pictured are the Mace and the seal of Cavan Urban District Council. Terence S points out that the original charter of King James 2 presented in 1697-1688 was in the possession of Dan Reilly publican Church Street circa 1917 who sold his premises to James Gough in 1933. Dan was a former Chairman of Cavan County Council and a long time member of Cavan Urban Council. In December 1930 the Public Records Office in Dublin purchased the Charter. Transcripts of Charters of James 1 and James 2 to Cavan are archived in the Royal Irish Academy. Papers within the Charter include ‘Calendar of the State Papers’ including Ireland during the reign of James 1 period 1608-1610 papers of the Commissioners on Municipal Corporations in Ireland 1833. Municipal Government in Ireland John J Webb MA LLB. Civic History of the town of Cavan Terence S Smith. History of Enniskillen W Copeland Trimble and Belfast and Northern Ireland Directory.
Leinster beat Ulster 1-12 to 1-10 to win the Railway Cup with Des Foley Dublin at the ager of only 21 becoming the first man to win Railway Cup medals in football and hurling on the one day having earlier assisted Leinster to snatch victory from Munster 1-12 to 1-10 courtesy of a last minute goal denying the ageing Christy Ring his 18th Railway Cup medal. In the football final Kevin Heffernan Dublin was winning his 7th Railway Cup medal while Leinster completed the double for only the 8th time in history. Munster winning four and Leinster now four titles on the double. Leinster were much better than the score suggests in their 1-11 to 0-11 win over Ulster where the teams were level at halftime 0-5 each. Scorers for Ulster who played second fiddle to Leinster at centre field and where Jim McDonnell was once again never comfortable at centre half back Paddy Doherty 0-5 Brian Morgan 0-2 Jimmy Whan Gene Larkin Jarlath Carey Mickey Donagh Tyrone 0-1 each.
Cavan play Westmeath in the well appointed Cusack Park Mullingar as Saint Patrick’s College bid for a place in the Hogan Cup Final at nearby Athlone. Despite pleas by the Cavan County Board to play both games in Mullingar the fixtures go on in separate venues only a few miles from one another. Jim McDonnell is forced to cry off the Cavan team as he is coaching Saint Pat’s this year. Saint Pat’s will be depending on footballer of the year Ray Carolan to again lead them with more assistance from Charles Flynn who failed to impress at centre field in the McRory Cup Final.
Vera Brady’s fashion show in the Town Hal draws a capacity attendance with models from the Miriam Woodbyrne Agency and the proceeds going to the newly established Cavan Branch NCBI.
Bishop Austin Quinn presides at Solemn High Mass in the Cathedra on Saint Patrick’s Day to mark the end of the Patrician Year. Fathers Felim McGovern deacon Frank McKiernan sub deacon and PJ Gargan master of ceremonies. The Cathedral Choir was augmented by the Choir from Saint Patrick’s College. Father ABC McGrath CC was organist.
Rev D Dargan SJ will give the sermon at the Pioneer Rally organised for Cavan on the 17th May next.
William M Allen a native of Edgeworthstown dies at the residence of his son Jack Allen Cootehill Road Cavan. Highly respected resident he was extremely popular over a wide area. Survived by his wife and family. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Corboy cemetery.
Cash Stores on the corner of Bridge Street and College Street property of Tommy McGovern brother of Pat(Tom Boylan’s) fails to sell at auction when the bidding stopped at £2,000. Con P Smith left the deal open to negotiation with Sean Kelly Solicitor the highest bidder. Tom J Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage.
New branch of the National Council for the Blind formed in Cavan. Chairman Dr FPE Smith Ophthalmic Surgeon. The meeting in the Courthouse was informed that Bishops Austin Quinn and EFH Moore had consented to become the Patrons of the new branch. Cavan County Council agree to donate the considerable sum of £150 per annum while Vera Brady has donated the proceeds of her recent sell out fashion show to the organisation.
March 31st 1962 Mr and Mrs McHenry Dundalk are the winners of the prestigious Cullen Cup at Cavan Bridge Club where forty four pairs took part in the Open competition in the Farnham Hotel. Second were Mr and Mrs EJ Boland Bray after a tie with Sean O Farrell and W McCann also from the Bray club. The consolation competition was won by Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/W Father Sean O Reilly and John Marron after a tie with Gerry Hunt and Dr P D Maloney and F O Coen and Dr JP Hunt Sutton Dublin.
“Record players and transistor radios from Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88. Hire purchase terms available”.
Cavan Urban Rate is up by 2/8 to 52/5 in the pound. Lot of last minute adjustments as Council try to avoid the ire of the ratepayers. Estimate for Council wages reduced by £60, work on the Gallows Hill cost reduced by £100, costs for repairing Council scavenging truck reduced as the County Manager states that Cavan has the lowest rate of any urban council in Ireland.
Saint Jarlath’s Tuam once again overcome Saint Patrick’s College Cavan in the semi final of the Hogan Cup 2-8 to 1-3 in Athlone. Cavan through the outstanding display of Ray Carolan owned the ball but possession was wasted time and time again by forwards who had no idea how to avoid the fast tackling Jarlath’s defence while in break away moves Jarlath’s managed to score at ease. After Saint Pat’s dominated the first fifteen minutes Jarlath’s in break away attacks scored two goals and despite being totally outplayed at midfield managed to lead by 2-5 to 1-1 at half time. Joe Leydon was later moved back to shore up the Saint Patrick’s defence and the introduction of Philip Fitzsimmons at wing half was a great fillip to the Cavan defence who missed the solid hard tackling Ray Dunne ruled out by injury. Too many of the team were simply not good enough for this standard of competition and Jarlath’s managed to pinpoint the weaknesses in the Cavan side. Ray Carolan who was well assisted by Charles Flynn dominated the game and in the end surged forward to score himself. Paddy Lyons Peter Pritchard and Jimmy Stafford emerged with reputations intact while Pat Gaffney was by some distance the star in the half back line. Brian Kennedy and Michael Fagan were the only forwards to impress. Saint Pat’s Paddy Lyons Drumalee John Junior Dowd Killeshandra Jimmy Stafford Killinkere K Dolan John McKenna Mullagh Peter Pritchard Bailieboro Pat Gaffney Cavan Gaels Ray Carolan Cross C Flynn Leitrim Tom Sheridan Ballinagh Joe Leydon Drumkeeran Brian Kennedy Kingscourt Noel Brady Drung Jimmy Dolan Aughnasheelin Mickey Fegan Westmeath. Trainer Jim McDonnell assistant trainer Father Patrick J Mallon.
Death of the very popular Patrick W Flynn Saint Mary’s Farnham Road at the age of 57. He became ill while playing golf and died later at home. He was attended to by Doctor Jack Sullivan and the Last Rites were administered by Father PJ Gargan. He was Superintendent Cavan House Assistance Cavan County Council. He was over twenty years in Cavan and was originally attached to Sligo County Council and Dublin Corporation. He was always bright cheerful and extremely helpful despite the onset of ill health. He was a most helpful and courteous official. Member of Lourdes Invalid fund Saint Vincent De Paul Cavan Parochial committee Cavan Bridge Club and Cavan Golf Club. Survived by his wife Elizabeth two daughters Jean and Mary sisters Ethel Dolly Florry and Kitty all from Merton Gilbert Road Dublin relatives and friends. Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral which was large and representative from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim and again at Mount Jerome cemetery Dublin. Tributes were paid at Cavan Urban Council monthly meeting to the late Mr Flynn with TJ Fitzpatrick Chairman John Murray and Paddy Conaty all speaking about the outstanding qualities of the dead man and extending deep sympathy to the relatives.
Death of Rose Leddy 7 Owen Roe after a long illness in a Dublin hospital . She was wife of Matthew Leddy. The family are old respected residents of the town and Mrs Leddy was known for her Christian virtue and hospitality. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Maureen McDonald E/W Dr PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt.
Death of Arthur ‘Atty’ Smith Tonneymore at the residence of his sister Mrs A Smith Crossdoney. Survived by his brother and sister. Funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Johnny Sutherland late of Connolly Street in New York. He was son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Sutherland whose daughter was Mrs Jack Reilly Barber Connolly Street. He emigrated in 1913 and served in the USA army for the duration of World War 1. Burial took place in the Memorial cemetery Long Island New York.
April 7th 1962 Newport Players Newry win the Open section and the Dr Patrick Lyon’s Cup at the 18th Cavan Drama Festival with ‘Our Town’. Father PJ Gargan standing in for the patron Bishop Austin Quinn presented the prizes to the winning producer Seamus Mallon Newry. Cavan is now the second oldest active Drama Festival in Ireland. Milltown players win the Hugh Lee Cup for plays confined to Cavan and the Diocese of Kilmore. Dublin Dramatic Players win the one act section and Anglo Celt Cup for their production of ‘Spring’. The rural section and AOH Cup was once again won by Ashbourne Dramatic Players Dublin. Best producer Paddy Dillon Breffni Players Carrick on Shannon in producing ‘Maurice Harte’. Best actor for the 4th year on the trot is former Cavan Players star Paddy Dunney Sligo Drama Circle with ‘My Three Angels’. Best actress was Nora Wilson Newport Players Newry with ‘Our Town’
Tom Finlay Senior Counsel is appointed Lecturer in Law at UCD specialising in law of contract and business. He started his career as a Junior Counsel on the Cavan Monaghan circuit before taking silk. He is eldest son of Mrs Eva Finlay and the late TA Finlay SC TD Nutley Park Donnybrook . He is grandson of Mrs Finlay Kinnypottle and a nephew of Eileen Maloney Cavan.
Pictured on the front page of this week’s Celt are Mr and Mrs John Smith Pearse Street and both natives of Bawnboy celebrating the Golden Jubilee of their marriage in Kildoagh Church on the 26th March 1912. Father Henry McCabe CC Templeport officiated. John was formerly Land Steward at the Poor Clare Convent and they have three sons and five daughters and 25 grandchildren.
Big increase of 13 ½ % proposed by Paddy Fleming for VEC teachers comes in for close scrutiny at the monthly VEC meeting. Married men will now receive a scale of salary from £630 to £1,181 while unmarried men and women are in the £541-£933 bracket. Their last increase was in June 1961. J McGovern proposed that the increase be paid and Senator Paddy O Reilly seconded.
Michael J Leahy retires as Cavan’s Postmaster with presentation performed by Overseer Tommy Hughes on behalf of the staff and colleagues at Cavan Post Office. Pictured are AF McLoughlin P White Belturbet Eddie Moore Postman Cavan E O Hare Postmaster Kells JJ Clarke Postmaster Mullingar R Gillen Dublin JJ Norry Postmaster Cootehill Tommy Hughes PK Kilduff Technical staff Mrs MJ Leahy Mr MJ Leahy Leo McGrath Cavan Paddy Donohoe Bill Galvin MJ McCabe Paddy Duffy all Cavan JJ Sloane Postmaster Drogheda C Dempsey. Mr Leahy joined the Postal Service in 1911 stationed first in Dundalk later he served in Belturbet until 1943 Nenagh one year in 1948 then Postmaster Bantry Co Cork in 1949 until he was appointed Postmaster in Cavan in 1955. He is a native of Skibereen county Cork.
“Frank McConnell car hire self drive 1962 models minibus with driver (Mickey Rooney). Keen rates ring Frank or Dympna McConnell Main Street Cavan 211.”
Death of Robert V Walker Claremont Road Sandymount Dublin at the age of 82. He represented the National Health Insurance in Cavan for many years and was a founder member of the Breifne Antiquarian Society. Published a list of place names in the Anglo Celt under the name of ‘An Scolaire Bocht’. The work was later lodged with the Commission for Irish place names. He was a personal friend of Father Joe Meehan PP.
Kilmore wins the Aintree Grand National at 28/1 called after a Wexford town land. It is understood that the horse was heavily backed in the Kilmore area of Cavan who only in 1948 had another winner in the adjoining town land of Caughoo.
Frank Lee formerly 14 Breffni Terrace dies in New York at the age of 55. He emigrated 32 years ago after serving his time to the Hairdressing trade in McCusker’s where one of his colleagues was the late Cavan All Ireland footballer Terry Coyle. He served with the American Army in World War 2.
Song and dance session organised by the energetic Seamus De Faoite and under the auspices of Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan in the Railway Hotel will be filmed by RTE outside broadcast cameras for transmission later in the year. The MC will be Tom Hickey.
N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Dermot Morgan E/W Dr PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt.
Dr Philip O Connell the Diocesan historian will give the lecture ‘County Cavan 1744-The Itinerary of Isaac Butler’ following the annual general meeting of Cumainn Seanchas an Cabhan in the Courthouse Cavan.
April 14th 1962 Budget 1962 this year means a penny on the pint of stout and beer two pence on the glass of spirits no increase in the price of cigarettes abolition of entertainment tax reduction in tractor tax from £8 to £2-10-0 and a new £2.50 million agricultural grant scheme for farmers following their aggressive campaign in recent months. Increase in old age and social welfare by 2/6 per week. Payment of £.5 million to Irish Sugar Company to develop their new food processing business. £460,000 extra for the country’s teachers as they too campaign for increase in salaries. To pay for the ‘damage’ a record £66 million loan will be floated next autumn.
Seamus Gilheaney Cavan is elected President of Cavan Executive Fine Gael with PN Smith Chairman TP O Reilly Vice Chairman Andy O Brien NT Secretary Captain J McGorry and Senator Tom Fitzpatrick Treasurers.
Providers open Cavan’s first ever self service supermarket in Main Street where the Manager is 27 year old Monaghan native Tommy Garvey who has been a member of the staff for twelve years . Stephen Kelly General Manager Providers says that the attractive display lighting and self service speedy check out with Kitty Corrigan on the automated check out is ‘America at Home’. Gone are the dirty grimy soiled counters each item is selected by the customer and is clearly displayed and can be fully examined before purchase. “It’s a general store all dolled up well lit in new flashy garb”. Gerald Fitzmaurice is the Buyer for Providers and looking at the well stocked shelves you can see that his choice is wide and varied with all the old favourites as well as new products on display. General Manager Stephen Kelly was formerly with Egan’s of Tullamore who pioneered self service in Ireland. The directors are Patrick Gaffney BE Con P Smith Con A Smith and JJ Smith Dublin. Lighting and heating engineers were Smith’s Stores Dublin Road Cavan.
First bar restaurant is opened by the energetic Andy Galligan in the ‘Old Mill’ just opposite the entrance to the Fairgreen. Andy is a native of Ardlougher Ballinagh and is a former playing member of the Cavan senior football team. Andy believes passionately “that the customer is always right”! The dining room is upstairs while the well appointed kitchen is in the capable hands of Andy’s wife Maura who is a Domestic Economy graduate and instructor with Cavan VEC. They are opened from 10:30 to 11:30 each night and early opening at 7:30 on Fair Days. The painting and decorating including the portrait of the Old Windmill is all by Harry Dale with the colour scheme in blue and white. Johnny Burns was the interior painter and decorator of the new restaurant with plastic tiling on floor and on the walls. Tommy McCormack of Tullac Mongan did a marvellous job in installing the modern lighting and fitting out the up to date kitchen to best international standards. Andy is a former member and star of Cavan Boxing Club and founder of the Cavan and District Dart’s League, he has recently qualified as an Auctioneer under the title ‘McCabe and Galligan’. Expresso coffees grills teas chips under personal supervision of Mrs A Galligan DSI phone Cavan 261.
Thomas F Flynn eldest son of Anna and the late Thomas F 33 Cathedral Road Cavan passes the Munster and Leinster entrance exam and begins his banking career with the Munster and Leinster Bank in Letterkenny.
Lourdes Invalid Fund sweep on Galway Plate over thirty invalids sent to date and the organising committee under Father PJ McManus Nellie Gargan and Peggy Willock plan to send a further six patients this year. Donations to Nellie Gargan Ritz Bar Cavan all benefactors will be remembered at Mass in Lourdes.
Cavan Presbyterian Minister Rev TP Blackstock receives the unanimous call up to the 1st Antrim Belfast Presbyterian Church. Rev Blackstock who has been a very popular figure in Cavan since January 1954 will leave Cavan for Belfast at the end of May.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dr Bertie Cullen and Paddy Coghlan E/W Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan.
Cavan fair reports brisk trade despite the severe lack of fodder in the area. Yearlings fetching £32-£38 2 year olds £50-£55 3 years £60-£70 working horses £50-£60 colts and fillies £45-£50 ponies £35-£45 donkeys £5-£10 carrying sows £30-£35 bonhams £8-£12 per pair and cabbage plants four shillings for bundles of fifty.
April 21st 1962 Rev Father Dominick McGuiness is ordained a priest by the Bishop of Southwark London Most Rev Dr Cowdray. He immediately left for Ireland to visit his grandmother Mrs Sharkey Drumalee who is gravely ill in a Cavan hospital. He is a grand nephew of Tom McGuinness Town Clerk and a nephew of JJ McGuiness Town Clerk Cavan and Mrs John Sharkey Drumalee. He will leave for the foreign Missions in Africa after a short holiday in Cavan and London.
Death of the very popular well known Margaret Sharkey Drumalee. Member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most distinguished families she was predeceased by her husband John Pig Dealer. Survived by her son Tommy Drumalee three daughters brother grandchildren nephews nieces. She was visited in Hospital by her newly ordained nephew Father Dominick McGuiness last week. She was an extremely well known and her generosity and Christian devotion were hallmarks of her life. Father PJ McManus officiated at the well attended funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Sean Walsh Oliver Plunkett Street is in full training in Swellan Lake for the Donegal Bay swim on June 16th . He will be accompanied by Jack McCelland and several cross channel swimmers all hoping to swim the ten mile journey from Saint John’s Bay to Bundoran.
Marie and Kenneth O Reilly leave College Street to join up with their brother Mel in Sudbury Ontario Canada where he is domiciled for the last ten years. They were the recipients of gifts and good wishes from friends and well wishers in the town of their birth before emigrating to Canada.
Mr and Mrs E Roe win the Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club.
Death of the very distinguished Dr Alphonsus D McDwyer 77 Leinster Road Rathmines Dublin 6. He was educated at Saint Patrick’ College and UCD where he qualified as a doctor in 1933. He was House Surgeon in Cavan Surgical Hospital before setting up practice in Leinster Road Rathmines. He was brother of Eddie McDwyer NT Ballinagh Peter JF Cavan County Registrar Dr Michael A McDwyer Oldham England Mrs AE Wright Channel Islands and Miss M McDwyer Dublin.
April 28th 1962 Paddy Keyes Owen Roe is pictured with his 29 ½ lbs pike caught at Lough Inchin near Cavan town on Easter Monday.
Dr Patrick A ‘Tony’ Farrelly Connister Utoxeter Road Derby is appointed to the permanent and pensionable post of County Cavan Physician to take up duty from May 21s 1962. Native of Dublin he was temporary Regional Physician for Sligo and Donegal from 1958-1959.
Donie Fay wins the trophy for the tin whistle in Clones at the 2nd Ulster Fleadh Cheoil. Very few Cavan winners with several not defending their crowns.
Hard line GAA Congress are to clamp down strongly on all members breaking the rules on the ban on foreign games and dances as the Dublin motion calling for the abolition of the ban is defeated. All individual clubs within the organisation must adhere to the rules and are forbidden to attend promote dances which are not Ceilidhe dancing while any member caught playing attending or promoting foreign games such as soccer rugby hockey etc will be subject to a lengthy ban and may be banished from the organisation says Hugh Byrne MA NT Wicklow who was unanimously re elected President of the GAA. On a more realistic note Congress decide to grant £600 to the All Ireland finalists in senior football and hurling while the semi finalists will each receive £300.
Cavan defeat Antrim to qualify for the Ulster Football Junior Final where they will meet old rivals Down in the Final in Carrickmacross on May 6th 1962.
John Quinn a native of Derry is appointed Postmaster Cavan Post Office to replace Michael J Leahy who has retired. Mr Quinn was formerly Postmaster Curragh Camp in Kildare.
Cavan Gaels in association with Cavan CYMS are running and promoting the popular Cully’s Amusements in the Egg Market. Cully’s are providing bumping cars wheel of fortune indoor Pongo and chair o planes and will operate seven nights a week.
Sister Mercy Rooney Matron Saint Phelim’s Hospital pays tribute to Saint Aidan’s Troup Butlersbridge Virginia Pioneer Dramatic Troup and Milltown Dramatic Society for entertaing the patients in Saint Phelim’s during the Easter period.
Celebrant of the Mass of the Last Supper in the Cathedral on Holy Thursday was Father Joe Dolan Adm with deacon Father Dan Gallogly sub deacon Father Felim McGovern and mc Father Frank McKiernan. The cross bearer in the procession to the Altar of Repose was Father Augustine Leydon Saint Patrick’s College. The Cathedral was open until midnight. On Good Friday Bishop Austin Quinn presided and Rev Father Bob McCabe was the celebrant Father Sean O Reilly deacon and Father Sean O Reilly (Dean) Saint Patrick’s College sub deacon and Father Terry McManus mc . The Passion was sung by Fathers AB McGrath Torlac O Reilly and Felim McGovern with commentary by Father Joe Dolan Adm. The Easter Vigil Mass was celebrated by the Bishop Austin Quinn assisted by Father Paddy Mallon Saint Patrick’s College. The deacon was Father Torlac O Reilly sub deacon Father Augustine |Leydon and the commentator was Father PJ McManus. Father Joe Dolan Adm officiated at the blessing of the Paschal flame the litanies prophesies blessing of baptismal font and renewing of baptismal vows. Father Augustine Leydon was again the cross bearer. Father Pat Brady celebrated the 8 o clock Mass Father Thomas Bannon USA and native of Mullahoran celebrated the ten Mass while the last Mass on Easter Sunday at 11:30 was celebrated by Father PJ McManus.
Cumainn Seanchais Bhreifne 1962 Chairman Brian O Mordha Cootehill Vice Chairman Michael Neary Treasurer Brid Sheridan Secretary Father Augustine Leydon. Despite his new appointment as Principal Saint Felim’s Day School Ballinamore Father Frank McKiernan will remain as Editor of the Bhreifne Journal. Dr Philip O Connell historian of the Diocese gave a very well received lecture on Count Cavan 1744-The Itinerary of Isaac Butler who travelled from Bailieborough via Ballyjamesduff to Cavan town and then via Aughalane to the Spa town of Swanlinbar which was extremely wealthy and well to do as gentry from all over the UK flocked to its spa and kept property and staff in Swanlinbar all year round. Irish or British people did no sun bath and the sea was spurned in favour of spas.
Death of Nora Lydon aunt of Jack Smallhorne at the latter’s residence 31 Coleman Road. She was also an aunt of Father Smallhorne PP Athlone. She is survived by her nephews nieces and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Boherquill cemetery.
Cavan’s Mighty Avons celebrate their second birthday in the Wonderland Ballroom Bawnboy with a bus leaving Cavan and travelling via Ballyhaise and Redhills to the West Cavan venue.
May 5th 1962 Greta Cusack Killymeehan Stradone celebrates her 21st birthday with a gift of £6,250 being her share of the winning Hospital Sweepstake ticket in the Cambridgeshire of 1955 presented to her on the occasion of her 15th birthday by her uncle Hugh McDermott who is agent for the Hospital Sweep in the Stradone area.
Father ABC McGrath Diocesan Director of Music announces that this year the annual plainsong festival will be held in Manorhamilton Ballinamore and Cavan town under the patronage of Bishop Austin Quinn. Chairman T Canon Maguire Vice Chairman Rt Rev Monsignor Kelly PP Ballinamore. Musical Director Father ABC McGrath organist in the Cathedral. The programme in each deanery will commence with Solemn High Mass sung by the children.
James Brady Castletara is awarded £2.500 in his action against the Midland Construction Company Church Street Cavan arising out of an accident at the building of the houses at Kinnypottle on November 4th 1960 when a scaffold collapsed causing Mr Brady to drop the concrete bricks he was carrying and sustaining serious injuries to his head chest shoulders leg and thigh. Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor was for the plaintiff while M/S Hickey and O Reilly represented the company.
Father Sean O Reilly’s Captain’s Prize at Cavan Bridge Club is won by N/S Joan O Hanlon and John Marron E/W George Maloney Junior and George Fairbrother.
Cavan Gaels and Cavan CYMS who have the Egg Market rented from Cavan UDC from the 25th April to the 5th May come in for heavy criticism as a result of Cully’s amusements playing loud music over the public address up to two in the morning but most particularly at weekends when Johnny Murray said the noise in his house in Tullac Mongan was unbearable up until two in the morning on last Friday night. Mr Murray later interviewed Mr Cully who was very helpful and understanding. The County Manager points out that the promoters are breaking the bye law which forbids public performance of music after twelve midnight. Johnny Murray says that Mr Cully will quit at 11:30 but Johnny O Rourke says that the private residents must be protected. Paddy Conaty who is just by the way Chairman of Cavan Gaels says that the business people in the area are delighted with the success of the amusements and the whole complaints business is a ‘bottle of smoke’!
Sympathy is extended to Dr Brian Galligan on the death of his sister Miss Mary Galligan SRN. She was a nurse for many years in Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She is survived by her brother Dr Brian and sister Eileen Brady Killeshandra. Her colleagues formed a guard of honour as the remains were removed from Saint Phelim’ Hospital where she died and the funeral in Saint Felim’s Church Ballinagh was the biggest seen in the area for many years. Father PJ McManus CC Cavan officiated at the Mass and burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
Clare Brady Clerk to Cavan Urban Council is leaving the Council to get married and was the recipient of many compliments during the monthly meeting to which Clare suitably replied. Joe McGovern sums up the mood by saying “Clare personifies all the good qualities of what a public servant should be”!
Death of A E Smith ‘ Ernie’ well known Cavan jeweller ophthalmic optician and radio and television dealer Main Street and Annesley Terrace at Cavan Surgical Hospital at the age of 57. He took over the business established by his late father seven years ago and built up a thriving enterprise. He was an outstanding jeweller and business man and was extremely popular with customers and employees. Former member of Cavan Golf Club he presented the AH Smith trophy for competition among the ladies. He was a founder member of Cavan Anglers Club and a very active angler specialising in fly fishing. He is survived by his wife and one son Grant. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore cemetery.
Johnny O Rourke at the recent Cavan Urban Council meeting campaigns for consecutive two weeks holidays and a five day week for the staff of Cavan Urban Council.
As a result of their excellent reception last Monday fortnight Telefis Eireann are back in town this time in the Sports Centre where the event is under the auspices of Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhain and their capable vey gullible Seamus De Faoite. Tom Hickey is again master of ceremonies at another event that turned out to be a ‘hoax’!
Death of Eamonn Mansfield at the residence of his son JP Mansfield County Engineer Rock Cross Cavan at the age of 85. Former President of the INTO he a native of Mullinahone county Tipperary. He taught in Wexford and Tipperary retiring from teaching in 1934 on his appointment as Lay Appeals Judge in the Land Commission. He was succeeded in Cullen NS by his son Joseph Mansfield who also became President of the INTO. He retired from the Land Commission in 1950. He had several disputes with the occupying British Authorities as he represented the fledgling INTO in disputes and was dismissed for his activities for a period of two years when the organisation appointed him General Secretary where he was to the forefront in securing better pay and conditions for the nation’s teachers. In his youth he was an outstanding middle distance runner and was a prominent playing member of a couple of GAA clubs in towns and parishes where he was posted. He is survived by his son JP Mansfield three daughters Sister Mary Ailbhe Saint Louise USA ? Flynn Clonskeagh Dublin and Dr Pauline Mansfield Flynn Walkinstown Dublin. He was grandfather of Father Eamonn Mansfield CSSSP Switzerland. Father PJ McManus CC Cavan officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Mullinahone cemetery Tipperary. The attendance included Mr Looney President INTO Mr T O Brien and Mr D Kellegher Department of Lands.
Tridium of Benedictions in the Cathedral to mark the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker. Father A Leydon Saint Patrick’s College celebrated Mass before the final Benediction on Tuesday night.
May 12th 1962 Derek Morris with co driver cousin Billy Morris with navigator Jim Gavin from Roscommon in their supped up Volkswagen finish second in their class in the Circuit of Ireland finishing in Killarney 350 points ahead of their pursuer in 3rd place. Derek won the Tullylease, Five Roads Cross, and Monument section. The winner was well known rally driver D Davis from Coventry in England. Derek and Billy were the first ever entry from Cavan in the Circuit of Ireland.
Death of Michael Smith proprietor of the 170 year old Joyce Pub ‘Mulligan’s of Poolebeg Street’ Dublin. A native of Crosskeys Mickey was one of the leading publicans in Dublin for over fifty years and was a great supporter of all things relating to Cavan.The side door in Mulligan’s backed on to the backstage at the ‘Theatre Royal’ and he was on best friend terms with most of the famous regulars like Jimmy O Dea Maureen Potter Peggy Dell Noel Purcell and Cyril Cusack to name but a few. President John F Kennedy then a young Senator visited the famous premises in 1947 as it was one of the famous pubs mentioned in Joyce’s books and plays. The funeral was one of the largest ever seen in the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary City Quay with many of the stars of radio television and the press travelling all the way to Mickey’s final resting place in Crosskeys where well known actor Noel Purcell gave the oration over the grave. The general attendance included the Abbott of Kilnacrott Felim Colwell and Gerard Sweetman TD who with my father Michael Smyth of 60 Main Street were appointed executor’s of Mickey’s estate. Michael Smith is survived by his brother Tommy Crosskeys Mrs Cusack and Mrs McBreen and a large number of nephews and nieces.
Boy Scout’s stage their first hike of the season to Loreto Woods with the Accordion Band poised to make a comeback shortly.
W Burns Oldcastle gives the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society charity night in aid of the Disabled Person’s Fund in the Ulster Arms where supper was served to the very large and appreciative audience.
Death of John ‘Jack’ West Emmett Place and native of Butlersbridge. In his early days he was a shop assistant in Cavan but in latter times turned his hand to horticulture and was a well known figure in the gardening scene in Cavan where he tended and maintained several gardens in the town. Predeceased by his wife just a few short years ago, he is survived by his sister. The funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was large and representative with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery Butlersbridge.
No paper in library for May 12th 1962.
May 19th 1962 Cavan County Manager Dermot McCarthy outlines big changes in the health service being provided by Cavan County Council. Medical and Maternity units will now be located in the old TB Hospital with the Surgical unit being retained in Church Street until such time as the Department come up with the funds to erect the new Surgical unit at the site adjacent to Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn. Sister Mary Michael O Reilly SCM will be Matron of the new hospital at Lisdarn as well as continuing as matron in the Surgical. The County Manager states that no lay person will be appointed matron as it was the preserve of the Mercy Order. Sister Mary Carmel Jennings is appointed assistant matron of the Surgical but the appointment of the new assistant matron at the new medical and maternity unit at Lisdarn has not yet been appointed but it is likely that a lay person may be considered suitable. The new unit will be headed up by the newly appointed County Cavan Physician PA Farrelly. Sister Mary Mercy Rooney will continue as Matron Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan.
Father Francis J McKiernan a native of Aughawillan Ballinamore is appointed the new Principal of Saint Phelim’s Secondary School Ballinamore which will be located in the old CIE Railway Station. Educated at Saint Patrick’s College and Saint Patrick’s Maynooth he was ordained in June 1951 and taught for one year in Saint Malachy’s Belfast before coming back to Saint Patrick’s Cavan in 1953. He is very well known in literary and historical circles being a former Chairman and founding member of Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne and present Editor of the Bhreifne Journal.
Surgeon Bertie Cullen who was best rod on the Ulster team at Lough Melvin and D Halton Cootehill world fly fishing champion fly out of Dublin to represent Ireland in the Home International on Lough Levan Scotland.
Patrick (Sonnie) Newman a young man from Butlersbridge flies to Canada to join the rest of his family who have all emigrated to Canada.
John McGinnity to open new brightly lit and splendidly appointed new Travel Office at Kelly’s Terrace on the site of Heslin’s shop which he purchased recently. In recent years the tourist trade has expanded with people now taking holidays in the sun abroad as well as visiting their many relatives in England America and Canada. As John says “you can now travel to China or Peru just as easily as going to Butlersbridge or Ballyhaise”! John has a very distinguished background having worked as a technical assistant in aerodynamics at the Fairy Naval Aircraft factory turning out bomber planes for the British Air Force during World War 2. After the War he purchased the famous premises of John Moore which was originally ‘Slither’Reilly’s on the corner of Bridge Street and Kelly’s Terrace. All travel trade was originally carried out in the busy licensed premises but now patrons can transact their business in comfort and privacy in the new premises. There is also a snack bar where patrons can partake of a quick snack all piping hot and freshly cooked and baked at affordable prices. McGinnity’s are fully qualified travel agents appointed by the International Air Transport Aviation Association. John McGinnity pioneered air travel in Cavan and brought two bus loads to Dublin in 1949 to sample the delights of the new phenomena as John wittingly remarks up to then “air travel was something you risked rather than enjoyed”. All the passengers were bussed to Dublin entertained by Air Lingus on arrival flights around Cavan and surrounding areas with people in the streets all coming out to greet the intrepid travellers in the low flying Aer Lingus flight. They were later entertained to dinner by the Directors of Aer Lingus before departing for home by luxury coach. All this for £2-14-0!
Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan hold a social and presentation in the Railway Hotel for one of their best members Phyllis Browne Drumlark who is departing for Antrim where Seamus De Faoite announces that the annual dinner of the organisation takes place next Tuesday in the Ulster Arms.
The De La Salle flagelot band leads the school in parade to the annual Mass to celebrate the feast of Saint De La Salle in the Cathedral where the school choir provided the music and Father ABC McGrath was on the organ. Later they were treated to sweets minerals biscuits cake and fruit in the school before being granted the traditional free day.
As Garda continue to be withdrawn from border duty due to the advent of peace along the border Garda Fintan Duggan who was in the area for 2 ½ years is transferred to Bunclody county Wexford. He was extremely popular in Ballyhaise and Cavan town and will be greatly missed in the area.
Sport’s day Loreto College 1962 Skipping Race Junior Frances Sullivan 2nd Margaret Kilkenny 3rd Margaret Cusack. 100 Yards Senior Pat Keegan 2nd Aíne Sullivan. Junior 100 yards 1st Frances Sullivan 2nd Madeline O Brien. Musical Bicycle Olive Harton. Flag Relay Saint Joan’s Una Mullery Kathleen Keenan Eithne Sheridan and Frances Sullivan. Obstacle Relay Race Saint Bernadette’s Doreen Smyth Brid Rock Margaret Cusack and Clare Clarke. Circular Track Relay Deidre Conlon Madeline O Brien Margaret Cusack. Prizes were presented by Father Joe Dolan Adm with challenge cup presented by McCarren’s and prizes sponsored by Connolly Brothers Vera Brady Tommy Smyth Electrician George Fegan Vincent Bartley Pat McDonnell’s Smith’s Garage Maura Baxter and P Elliott and Company Cavan.
May 26th 1962 Scott Carpenter becomes the second American in space orbiting the earth three times after blasting off from Cape Canaveral Florida and landing safely in the Atlantic Ocean.
One thousand pioneers from fourteen parishes gather in Cavan for Pioneer Rally addressed by Bishop Austin Quinn. There followed a dialogue Mass celebrated by Father Frank McKiernan himself a life long member of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association. Father PJ McManus Chaplain to the Cavan branch led the congregation in their responses as each member renewed their pledge to abstain from alcoholic drink. There followed a very enjoyable social in the Town Hall.
Pictured at the grand opening of McGinnity’s new travel agency at Kelly’s Terrace are John and Josephine McGinnity proprietors Alex Doyle sales rep Aer Lingus Gay Fanning Aer Lingus hostess and William Miley district sales manager Aer Lingus who performed the opening.
Lourdes pilgrimage 1962 under the auspices of the Oblate Fathers Wednesday 1st August to Saturday 11th August 1962. Lourdes five nights and Paris three nights all for 42 guineas . Applications to Rev Pilgrim Secretary Oblate Fathers Pilltown county Kilkenny.
Cavan win their 8th McKenna Cup beating Armagh by 0-9 to 0-2 in the final at wet and slippery Gavin Duffy Park Monaghan. Handling of the ball was very difficult in the treacherous conditions but Cavan and particularly their new goalkeeper Sean Og Flood were outstanding and will be a force in the forthcoming Championship. Cavan led by 0-4 to 0-2 at the interval.
Mrs Eisler Wellington New Zealand and late of Cavan is guest of honour at the annual Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan annual dinner in the Ulster Arms where the quality of the Ceilidhe dancing reached a very high level.
Private Finbar McCauley son of Mr and Mrs McCauley flies out to the Congo with the 37th Battalion United Nations forces.
Irish team finish last in home International fishing contest on Lough Levan Scotland. England were the winners with 103 lbs of trout Scotland 2nd Wales 3rd and Ireland 4th and last. Surgeon Bertie Cullen caught seven trout weighing a total of 7 lbs 8 ozs while D Halton Cootehill caught four trout for a total weight of 4 lbs 13 ozs. Dr Bertie was second best rod on the Irish team and gained a place on the Irish team for 1963.
June 3rd 1962 Phil Cullivan is elected Chairman of Cavan Drama Festival committee.
Death of the well known highly popular Patrick Donegan Emmett Place. Veteran of the 1st World War fighting with the British Army. He is survived by his wife sons daughters brother relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Death of Elizabeth Fay wife of Patrick Fay 19 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan. She was a woman of great Christian virtue and was known for her charitable deeds and hospitality. Survived by her husband sons daughters brothers sisters relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Five hundred children take part in the Bailieboro Deanery of the Kilmore Diocese choral festival directed by Father ABC McGrath. Fifteen choirs sang at the Solemn High Mass that preceded the competitions where the celebrant was Father Joe Young CC Bailieboro with Bishop Austin Quinn presiding in the newly renovated magnificent Saint Anne’s Church. The deacon was Father Joe Duffy Ballyjamesduff and the sub deacon Father Brian McNamara Maghera. The Master of Ceremonies was Father T Murray Virginia.
Cavan Technical School leave on their annual outing to Dundalk and Drogheda via Cootehill and Carrickmacross at 8:45 am . They had lunch in Drogheda before visiting Saint Peter’s Church to view the head of Blessed Oliver Plunkett. Later they visited the Hill of Slane and other historical sites in the area and were back in Cavan just before ten o clock.
Eddie and Essie O Reilly leave for Birr where Eddie is taking up a promotion with his employers ESSO. They were the recipients of a presentation at a well attended social in the Farnham Hotel. Eddie’s brother Kenneth and sister Marie have just left Cavan to team up with brother Mel in Ontario Canada. Eddie is the last of the famous Reilly family to leave Cavan.
In an appeal for funds the local committee point out that the Jubilee Nurse service is completely financed by voluntary donations and the nurse makes 800 calls per annum as well as making 60 calls per month to children under the age of one year.
Three buses of pilgrims from Navan on their way to Lough Derg stop off in Cavan bringing a buzz to the town in mid week.
‘The Old Mill Bar’ beat the ‘Yukon Bar’ Belturbet in the semi final of the Cavan dart’s league. They will now play ‘Phair’s ‘ Killeshandra in the final at ‘Donohoe’s Bar’ Ballyconnell. Andy Galligan of the ‘Old Mill’ is the secretary of the association.
Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne hold their annual outing starting in West Cavan at Glangevlin village then on to Blacklion taking the scenic Drumshanbo route visiting the local castle and on to Fenagh village near Ballinamore visiting the site of the old Franciscan monastery before visiting Ballinamore and the castle of the O Rourke’s on the shores of Garadice lake.
June 10th 1962 Peter Pritchard is presented with the trophy as best overall athlete at the Saint Patrick’s College Sports by the President of the Past Pupils Union Dr CJ O Reilly Granard.
Big fire in College Street as the flames leaping high in the air at one stage threaten the entire street. The fire originated in the house of PJ Carroll well known Insurance Agent where the only occupant eighteen year old Marlene was watching television and later preparing to visit the Magnet Cinema when she was alerted by a neighbour that the house was on fire. The adjoining house belonging to Roseanne Smith was badly damaged and the fire brigades had to cut the roof to ensure that the entire street did no go up in flames. Cavan Fire Brigade were joined by units from Belturbet Ballyjamesduff and Cootehill. When John Igoe’s and Kathy McCoy’s houses were endangered the brigades acted swiftly to cut them off. Starting at 7:30 aprox the fire was not fully under control until after ten o clock. It is understood that Mr Carroll his wife Kathleen son Raymond and daughter Marlene were uninjured in the blaze and have just purchased and furnished a new house in the new Highfield Road estate which they intend to move into next week.
Pauline Carroll College Street is the lucky winner of £125 in the Irish Wheelchair Association draw in which she paid a stake of 1/-. She is pictured receiving her cheque at McCarren’s factory from Oliver Murphy Director IWA and Pauline Smith promoter M/ S McCarren and Company.
Jackson’s advertise “return fare to Bundoran 16/- or one way 10/6”
John English wins the Bhreifne Shield at Cavan Golf Club beating Niall Walsh in a nail biting final. He is pictured receiving the famous shield from the Captain WP O Hanlon. While over in the Ladie’s section the Lyons Cup is presented to the winner TC Maguire Belturbet by Bridie Smyth Captain. The runner up was Joan O Hanlon.
Andy and Mrs Galligan ‘Old Mill Bar’ continues their heavy promotional campaign in the Anglo Celt declaring “good food, drink, service, staff and very clean are hallmarks of this new venture by Andy and Ann Galligan DScI Phone Cavan 261.
Death of Brigid Duignan 6 Saint Patrick’s Swellan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was a member of an old and distinguished Cavan family and she was known for her deep Christian faith devotion and charity to the less well off in the community. Her late husband who died some years ago was employed by GNR at Cavan Station. She is survived by her sons Patrick Christopher Thomas Terry and Jimmy daughters Kathleen and Margaret brother Charles Smith and sister Mrs O Neill Liverpool. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father PJ McManus the celebrant.
Death of Mary Anne Tilson widow of the late Samuel Tilson Cortubber Ricehill. Survived by her sorrowing family. Funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining cemetery. ‘Peace perfect peace’
Pictured are the organising committee of Saint Patrick’s College Sports. Brian Smith Eamon Bredin Paddy Traynor Joe Leydon Michael Collins Jack Heerey and Richard Morgan. Results 100 yards intermediate Brendan Harvey. Junior 100 yards Greg Patton. 100 yards Championship Tom Sheridan 2nd Peter Pritchard and 3rd Charles Flynn. One mile Michael Gaynor Oliver McCann Jimmy Stafford. 220 yards Peter Pritchard 2nd Patrick Gaffney and 3rd Charlie Flynn. 440 yards Peter Pritchard 2nd Michael Gaynor 3rd Noel Brady. 440 yards day student’s 1st Raymond Carroll 2nd Frank McKiernan and 3rd Patsy Lee. Noel Brady won the high jump as well as the long jump 2nd Percy Gilchreest and 3rd Eamonn Cooke. Obstacle Race Dennis Murray.
Death of Patrick Brady in Brighton. Native of Wolfe Tone Street he emigrated 52 years ago and served in the 1914-1918 World War in India. He was son of the well known James Brady signal man at Cavan GNR Station.
Neighbours and cousins John McCaffrey and Alex Weir record a catch of twenty pike at Rann and Rivery on the River Erne near Cavan town with one pike weighing over 14 lbs.
Mr and Mrs William Hardwicke are building a new house at Keadue Lane. William is a native of Limerick and is just back from America where he spent the last 42 years of his life. His wife is a member of the well known Farrell family from Oakwood Ballyhaise and they were married in New York just over 32 years ago.
June 17th 1962 The Dail are startled by the announcement from Mr Ryan Minister of Finance that the price of twenty cigarettes will shoot up by a further penny having been increased in the recent Budget by two pence.
Cavan town’s Andrew Breslin a native of Shankill adds to his self drive fleet with the acquisition of a further sixteen cars to cater for the growing demand for self drive cars.
Pictured are Pierce Anne and Leithin Gorby all prize winners at the two day Feis Erne opened by Bishop Austin Quinn in ideal weather conditions at Rory O Moore Park with the Minister for External Affairs Frank Aiken delivering the Feis address. There were over 800 entries at the 22nd Feis and the parade from the town was led by the Steadfast Brass and Reed Band Carrickmacross and the De La Salle Flagelot Band with hundreds of dancers in bright coloured costumes from all over the area following in the parade.
Death of Rose Brady at the residence of her son in law Mathias Donnelly Tierquin. She lived all her life in Corasalee and was wife of the late Patrick Brady. She was extremely well known for her hospitality and charitable nature and was mother of Father Brady . There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Drumavaddy cemetery.
Rev RG Perdue Bishop of Cora conducts the well attended mission at Cavan Parish Church which lasted from Ascension Thursday to the following Sunday when Bishop EFB Moore presided in the packed church.
Maureen Mullery daughter of Stan and Mrs Mullery resigns her post as a clerical officer in Aer Lingus to enter the mother house of the Poor Clare Order in Newry as a postulant.
Paddy O Reilly who emigrated 37 years ago to America is on his first visit home to his sister Molly O Reilly College Street and Mrs Maguire Connolly Street. He is a brother of Jack Reilly ‘the barber’ Connolly Street.
Small supply keen demand at reduced prices at Cavan Fair. Small improvement in the price of pigs but horses were slightly back on recent times. Cattle one year old £35-55 two year olds £47-10-00-£55 while three year olds fetched £60-£74. Milch cows £40-£50 springers £50-60. Working horses £45-£50 colts £45-55 ponies £30-40 knackers £50-£60 donkeys £8-£12. Carrying sows £30-35 and bonhams £10-12 per pair.
Loreto Past Pupils Union President Kathleen Kenny Vice President Mrs Peter McDwyer Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Kathleen Murray committee Mrs Greg McGovern Brid Sheridan Rosemary Power Joan O Hanlon Evelyn McCabe Maura Baxter Anna May Cooke Margaret Sullivan Sheila McGinnity and Madeline Gilligan. The outgoing President Rita Kenny presented a substantial cheque to the Mother Superior for the building programme.
June 23rd 1962 Lavey Strand Lake six miles from Cavan town to be restocked with 50,000 rainbow trout after the coarse fish perch pike bream etc are removed. The operation is in the capable hands of Maurice Leggett District Field Manager Inland Fisheries Trust. Lavey is a very deep lake with an average depth of over twenty feet rising to 32 feet in places.
Dr V Barry is appointed County Cavan Medical Officer of Health succeeding Dr Michael Cooney who has retired to Dublin. Native of Dublin Dr Barry was educated at the Royal College of Surgeons and later served in the Richmond Hospital graduating in 1947. He served in London Edinburgh and Cardiff where he also lectured in Cardiff University. He was Assistant MOH Tipperary for five years and later served as an Inspector in the Department of Health.
Dr PA ‘Tony’ Farrelly the new Director of Medicine at Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn is a native of Trim county Meath and was educated at UCD graduating in 1952. He served his internship for three years in Saint Kevin’s Hospital Dublin. He was appointed Regional Physician for Sligo Donegal and Leitrim for one year. He then took an eighteen month course in Obstetrics and was Senior Registrar in Derby Royal Infirmary. He holds MD and MRCPI degrees.
Michael Cullivan son of Joe and Mary Cullivan Cathedral Road is ordained a priest at Saint Patrick’s Seminary Maynooth. He said his first Mass in Maynooth on Monday morning when family and close friends were present. His first public Mass in Cavan was at 7:30 pm on Corpus Christi when he imparted his blessing to the large congregation.
Death of Rose Lee late of 13 Owen Roe Cavan at the residence of her daughter 17 Tillington Road Staffordshire. She is survived by her husband brothers mother in law relatives and many friends both in Cavan and Tillington. Funeral from Saint Patrick’s Church Stafford to Stafford cemetery.
Death of Kate Reilly late 20 Owen Roe relict of Philip Reilly at Heatherwoods Hospital Bracknell England. She recently travelled to England to visit relatives. She was one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected residents. She was mother of John Reilly Staff Officer Cavan County Council. She was wife of the late Paddy well known GAA footballer with Cavan Harps and Crubany before emigrating some years ago. Survived by her brother family relatives and many friends. Funeral took place to All Saint’s cemetery Bracknall.
Joe Kenny Monumental Sculpture has changed address from ‘The Dew Drop Inn’ to the adjacent ‘Mill Rock’ where there are entries from Main Street College Street and River Street. Joe has just installed the most modern equipment and full satisfaction and courtesy are guaranteed. Joe Kenny Monumental Works Mill Rock Cavan. Phone Cavan 148.
Ray Dunne has recovered from his recent serious injury which he picked up in the recent Saint Patrick’s College Cavan McRory Cup success and will play for Cavan minors in their first round clash against Armagh in Breffni Park. Another local Paddy Lyons son of Frank and Mary Lyons Drumlark will play in goals for Cavan. Cavan minor team Paddy Lyons Junior Dowd Ray Dunne M O Reilly S Cullen Peter Pritchard B O Reilly T Galligan Tom Sheridan C Cahill Noel Brady Pat Tinnelly Larry Ready Tony Brady and Dessie Brady.
George McClarey former Derry City footballer and director of Tractamotors teams up with former Louth minor star Liam Bogue to win the Committee Fourball at County Cavan Golf Club.
Death of the legendary Bob Quinlan Lisnamandra Crossdoney at the age of 82. He was the last surviving member of the original committee of sixty who formed Cavan Show Society in 1900. Well known farmer carpenter and builder Bob had a particular love for horses and was regarded as and expert judge. He never missed a show in his long life and was always the most enthusiastic and industrious of a hard working committee- his expert skills as a carpenter being very much in demand when preparing the grounds each year. He was a most pleasant unassuming man popular and well known to all creeds and classes. He is survived by his son Rev Dermot Quinlan Chaplain British Army Henry Headmaster Masonic School Dublin and daughter Mrs Noel Sterne England two sisters Edith Swift Dublin and N Madden Belfast. Rev RCH Turkington presided at the large and representative funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining graveyard. A meeting of the Show Society on Wednesday night was adjourned as a mark of respect.
“ For your holiday rent a 1962 self drive car Paddy Donohoe Phone Cavan 174.”
The annual Corpus Christi procession through the streets of the town is cancelled due to the inclement weather. All private and business houses were beautifully decorated and papal flags and bunting flew from every vantage point. Father Joe Dolan Adm recited the rosary in the Cathedral while Father PJ Gargan CC imparted Benediction of the Most Holy Sacrament to a capacity attendance in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim.
Sean Walsh Wolfe Tone Street swims Lough Sheelin both ways a journey of over fourteen miles non stop on Whit Monday. Sean is in strict training for the Donegal Bay swim which he will undertake with his good friend Jack McCelland in July.
McCabe and Galligan Auctioneers ‘Old Mill Bar’ sell another farm of land this time at Drumcalpin Tullyco Cootehill. The purchaser was local farmer Charles Smith.
Peter Paul Higgins of 7 Saint Phelim’s Place is nursing an exhausted carrier pigeon MUF 1256NT back to health as the pigeon landed in his garden on Saturday last.
Ken Browne well known band singer and barman in the Ritz Bar draws ‘Atlantis’ in the Irish Sweep’s Derby Sweepstake. Ken under the name ‘more poker’ holds a third share in the horse in the Irish Hospital Sweepstake sold by Phil Gargan proprietor of the Ritz Bar. The race will be televised on Eurovision and is worth £67,500 the biggest prize money ever offered in a European race. The commentator on RTE is Micheal O Hehir while Peter O Sullivan and Clive Graham will commentate for the BBC viewers throughout Britain.
“Matt McCutcheon the Man’s Shop 40 Upper Main Street opposite Smyth’s Electrical suits made to measure collar attached shirts a speciality. Sale now on 2/6 or 12 ½ % discount this week call or phone Cavan 178.
“Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan –See the Hoovermatic phone Cavan 88”
June 30th 1962 Turbulent game between Armagh and Cavan in the first round of the Ulster Championship at Breffni Park where thirteen man Cavan emerged victorious by 3-8 to 2-2 after Jim McDonnell Captain and Hugh Barney Donohoe were sent off by over lenient Tyrone referee Jim Devlin who eventually lost control of the game following several pitch invasions by side line patrons in the second half that eventually lasted 55 minutes and was only allowed to continue due to the intervention of over 1,000 stewards who were drafted in for the game. Hugh Loughran Armagh later suffered the wrath of the referee and was sent off with the Orchard county finishing the game with fourteen men. Cavan only played in spasms but the main difference in the sides was the emergence of Ray Carolan Cross as a young player of real class and strength on his championship debut. Cavan led by 1-5 to 1-2 at half time. Cavan minors meanwhile with a star studded line out were totally outplayed by Armagh and only for the last minute goal put a shine on the score they would have been beaten out of sight with Armagh winning in a canter 0-12 to 1-6. Armagh led by 0-5 to 0-1 at half time with Cavan lacking teamwork and cohesion. Tony Brady was outstanding in attack with good support from Saint Patrick’s College star Noel Brady. Ray Dunne Butlersbridge was sound in the full back position but received support only from Junior O Dowd while Peter Pritchard only came into his own in the second half.
De La Salle Cavan will play Castlerahan in the final of the Urban League while Ballintemple will play Denn in the Rural final at Breffni Park.
Pictured is Terry Duignan home on holiday at 6 Saint Patrick’s Swellan an interested spectator at the Cavan V Armagh game on Sunday. Manager of the New York team that will tour Ireland in July he is a former Cavan Slashers and Saint Tiernach’s Clones star and won a McKenna Cup medal with Cavan in 1950.
Death of Thomas Plunkett NT Ballyhaise at his residence after a long illness. He was Principal of Saint Mary’s National School Ballyhaise for many years. Prominent Gael he represented Munterconnaught as both a player and official at Cavan County Board. He was for many years Cavan’s representative on the Ulster Council of the GAA. He was a sterling Gael and a great supporter of the Irish language and culture. He was a most pleasant decent man with an outstandingly gentle manly manner. Native of Munterconnaught. He taught in Dublin where he qualified as a teacher and Lurganure Killinkere before being appointed Principal Ballyhaise National School in 1926. He was a prominent member of Cavan INTO serving as both Chairman and Secretary. He took an active part in the LDF serving as Group Leader during the Emergency of 1939-1946. He was struck down with illness a few years ago and was nursed and cared for in his own home by his wife Maria and young family. He is survived by his wife Maria nee Brady Ballyhaise sons daughters relatives neighbours and many friends. The funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise was the largest seen in the village for many years with burial taking place in Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
The Legion of Mary run four bus loads to Knock on their annual pilgrimage including two buses for the many invalids. The Children of Mary ran a minibus with Father Gargan Chaplain also travelling.
Sean McManus ‘Central Café’ Bridge Street will appear in the upcoming ‘Broadsheet’ on RTE, Sean has already appeared on UTV.
Monica Cusack Saint Phelim’s Place wins a scholarship tenable for five years to Saint Clare’s Secondary College Cavan. She is daughter of Tommy and Mrs Cusack Saint Phelim’s Place.
Saint Joseph’s Young Priest’s Society 1962 President Michael Harding Rock Cross Treasurer Anne Jenkins Swellan Secretary Mary B McGoldrick Drumalee.
Mel Keaveney acting Town Clerk officially closes the Central Market House as contractors move in to build a wall sealing off the entrance from Abbey Street and the last of the tenants move out. All of the stall holders are re accommodated in the Market Square. The site has been acquired from Cavan Urban Council by the Department of Posts and Telegraphs for the erection of a new Post Office.
July 7th 1962 Eamonn McCabe a native of Clones is appointed manager of Smith’s Garage Cavan having originally served the company as Manager in Castleblayney and Ballina county Mayo.
John McGovern and George V Maloney Jnr are presented with the golden pelicans for donating fifteen pints of blood at the Blood Transfusion Unit’s three day clinic in the Protestant Hall.
The Farnham Arms Hotel is withdrawn from auction when the bidding reached £16,000 at Daniel Morrissey and Sons Auctioneers Lower Merrion Street Dublin. JJ Walker 31 Westmoreland Street acted for the vendors the Tully family while Tom Fitzpatrick acted for the purchasers a local consortium comprising Michael Young Ashe Street and the Connolly family Chemist’s Cavan.
Nurse Eileen M Walsh wins the Matron’s prize at Dulwich Hospital prize giving day. She is daughter of JP Walsh Cavan UDC and Mrs Walsh 17 Saint Patrick’s Swellan.
Ina Hickey wins the Lady Captain’s prize (Bridie Smyth’s) at County Cavan Golf Club runner up was Mrs Benny Hickey while Kathleen Sullivan had the best gross.
Cavan’s De La Salle beat Castlerahan 6-6 to 3-3 to win the Urban School’s Final for the third consecutive year at Breffni Park after leading at half time by 5-4 to 1-0. Big team big performances from Dom Twoomey and Joey O Keefe in defence ably assisted by David Johnston Tom McNamara Noel Galligan Sean Gaffney in defence. While at midfield Sean Gaffney and JJ Reilly ruled supreme. Paddy Reilly and Oliver O Donnell were the main scorers for De La Salle who ran riot in the first half and took their foot of the pedal to save Castlerahan from humiliation. Michael Lyons Oliver Shanaghy and Philip Shanaghy were also prominent for De La Salle with referee Mick McCarthy Stradone in charge of the whistle.
Cavan Clerical Students play Cavan Juniors in a challenge at Breffni Park on the 11th July at 8 pm . Team Tom McKiernan Fintan McKiernan Phil Brady T Smith P McGuiness J ‘Sean’ Brady Brian Morris Finbar O Reilly V O Reilly Martin Kelly Felim Kelly Terry Gillick Brian Boylan S Soraghan and Brian McElhenny Harry O Reilly T McCullagh and Gerard Finegan .
“Bands of the day from Carnival of the year at Butlersbridge Carnival August 12th – September 9th 1962”
Susan Marie O Reilly daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick O Reilly Annaglough takes first place and five year scholarship at Saint Clare’s Secondary School Cavan.
Entries for the Cavan Motor Rally to take place on the main roads in the county can be sent to Billy Morris Bridge Street Mervyn Johnston Farnham Street or Billy H Morris McCusker’s Salon Main Street Cavan. It is intended to form a Motor Club in Cavan following this inaugural event.
Boy Scout’s Accordion Band are back on the road following their impressive performance at the Cavan Armagh match in Breffni Park. Congratulations are showered on John Donohoe Scoutmaster and Gerry Maguire a long time member of Cavan CBSI who recently married Ethna McGovern late Drumkilly and Cathedral Road in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan.
“Mr PD Maloney FRCSI Cavan Surgical Hospital will be on holiday for three weeks from Sunday 8th July”.
July 14th 1962 Eamon Cusack son of Tommy and Mrs Cusack Saint Phelim’s Place is pictured with his trophy following his win in the junior handwriting national finals sponsored by the Sunday Independent and Platinum. A similar trophy was awarded to his teacher Rev Brother Sylvester De La Salle Brothers Cavan.
No Cavan Show this year in fact the committee under PN Smith announce that due to mounting debt and lack of interest particularly among the young farming fraternity the Society will be wound up. The Show was held annually every year except 1958 since its inception in 1900. The last surviving member of the trustees and founders of the Show Bob Quinlan builder carpenter and farmer has just very recently died.
Eddie Murray Drumelis playing off 7 wins the Captain’s WP O Hanlon’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with a nett 66. Father Michael Gilbride Ballinagh was runner up with 67 nett while FR McNulty had the best gross.
Death of the very popular highly respected Patrick Kerrigan Lisreagh at the early age of 67 in Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He was one of the most respected men in the district always available to help a neighbour. He was one of nature’s gentlemen and was known for his Christian devotion and unfailing charity and hospitality. He was an outstanding supporter of the Cavan team and never missed a fixture in Breffni Park. Ill for some time he is survived by his wife Mary son Sean daughters Greta an official in the Anglo Celt Phyllis and Eilish brother in law Father John Brady CSSP Nigeria and Sister Magdalena Holy Rosary Sisters Nigeria. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with Father PJ Gargan chief celebrant assisted by Father PJ Corrigan Denn. Burial later took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Paddy and Michael O Reilly Butlersbridge acquire the well known Belturbet garage business of ‘Phair Brother’s’ on the Diamond in Belturbet. “Mechanics and Panel beating experts formerly operating in Church Street Cavan guaranteeing best service sales and workmanship phone Belturbet 4”
Cavan very unimpressive in 1-6 to 0-3 win over a poor Antrim team in Casement Park Belfast in the semi final of the Ulster senior championship. They displayed very little of the quality
required to dethrone the All Ireland champions Down in the forthcoming final to be played in Casement Park Belfast after Down defeated Tyrone in the other semi final. Cavan went into the game without the suspended Jim McDonnell captain Hugh Barney O Donohoe James Brady and Con Smith all suffering from serious leg injuries. With the young exuberant Ray Carolan ‘lording it’ at midfield Cavan enjoyed the lion’s share of possession but only led by 4 points to 3 at the interval after wasting a bagful of chances. Seamus McMahon lost his marker after eight minutes of the second half to crash a brilliant goal to the net and book the Cavan entry to the 1962 Ulster final.
Death of the very popular and well known James Sheridan at the residence of his sister Mrs Connolly Drumelis. He was a native of Coolboyogue and was a member of an old and very highly respected family well known in the Cavan Butlersbridge areas. Father ABC McGrath CC officiated at the well attended funeral which took place from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Annual fishing competition will take place for the 9-14 year olds of the area at Bakersbridge this Saturday sponsored by the local Cavan Angler’s Club. All participants are asked to bring drinking and eating utensils with food and minerals supplied. Maurice Jackson will supply the luxury coaches to take the boys to and from the venue.
Trade again slow as stocks remain high at Cavan Fair .Yearlings fetched from £30-35 two year olds from ~£50-58 three year olds from £60-70 milch cows £40-50 springers £50-60. Ponies £25-35 donkeys £8-12. Bonhams £8-12 per pair and carrying sows £30-35.
Adam Faith thrills his legion of fans at Cavan’s Sport’s Centre. He is one of Britain’s top pop acts and regularly features in the top twenty on Radio Luxembourg.
July 21st 1962 Over 300 young anglers take part in the very enjoyable fishing competition at Bakersbridge. Travelling in a fleet of Jackson’s luxury coaches and treated to tea minerals and sandwiched by the Cavan Angler’s Club who sponsored the event. Rev Father Gerry Smith of the Columban Fathers recorded the event on film and this will be shown all over the world. George V Maloney Junior Chairman of the Angler’s Club presented the prizes to the winners who were 9 years Bernard Sharkey Saint Phelim’s Place 2nd T Lee 3rd Derek Crowe 4th S Lee 5th Hughie Murray 6th Francie Murray. 10 year olds 1st Edward Quinn 2nd Eddie Allen 3rd D McCormack 4th Davey Lee 5th T Cahill. 12 year olds 1st Tom Greene 2nd Michael Smith both Saint Phelim’s Place 3rd Oliver Reilly Imperial Hotel 4th Gerry McCormack 5th C Smith. 13 year old 1st Oliver Shanaghy 2nd Danny O Hanlon 3rd Michael Lyons and 4th Dennis O Keefe.
Kester William Heaslip eldest son of Chris and Mrs Heaslip ex NT Carrickaboy Cavan an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs is transferred from Brussels to Ottawa Canada as First Secretary Diplomatic Corps. Educated at Denn NS where his mother was a most respected teacher Royal School Cavan and Trinity College Dublin. He graduated as the Scholar of Trinity.
Pat Shields off a handicap of 9 wins the Caddie’s Cup with a 35 net at County Cavan Golf Club presented by the present Captain Willie P O Hanlon 2nd was Eddie Shields off 8 with 39 and 3rd was Michael McDermott playing off 10 with 43 nett.
De La Salle School’s Finals where the Blues beat the Reds with Sean Sharkey Tony McCaul Pat Conaty Sean McKiernan Andrew McEntee Dermot Walsh John Murphy Gerry O Reilly captain Sean Lee Bernard Galligan Joseph Scanlon. Greens pictured won the Senior Final with Michael McCarthy L Sanderson Michael Connolly Austin Loonam Tom McEntee Jimmy McCormack Pat McNamara R Constantine captain Desmond Hickey John J Brady and Norman Breslin.
Rain in June 1962 amounted to only 1.6 inches on fifteen rainy days with .40 inches falling on the 18th . The total for June 1961 was 2.00 inches on twenty rainy days.
Cavan Gaels Minors win Divisional Final following their 2-10 to 2-3 victory over Belturbet at O Moore Park Belturbet. Large attendance witnessed a thrilling game with Jim Mooney’s goal giving the Gael’s a 1-6 to 1-3 interval lead. Gerry Carroll Des Lambert Jim Mooney and Ray Dunne were outstanding for the Gael’s.
Couldn’t find any News Items for the 21st July 1962.
July 28th 1962 New Ross FCA Pipe Band lead the parade of men on parade around the town prior to their departure for their annual two week training in Gormanston county Meath. The party are under the supervision of Cmdt Jim Scanlon.
Andrew Donohoe together with his wife are pictured admiring the work of older brother and Cavan legend James College Street. Andrew was a top GAA player lining out with brother Charles for the local Slashers winning Championship medals in the period 1921- 1923. Mrs Farrell sister Military Row and Maisie daughter of James are also in the picture.
The famous pubs O Mara’s of Austin Quay and O Mara’s of Bachelor’s Walk both owned by Alackan native and greyhound enthusiast are sold at auction by Con P Smith. The premises at Aston Quay fetched the highest price ever paid for a pub in Ireland £49,350 beating the previous record of £48,480. O Mara’s of Bachelor’s Walk fetched £30,000.
PJ O Neill Sport’s Editor of the Anglo Celt is the only journalist in Ireland to predict that Cavan will topple the All Ireland and Ulster Champions Down in the Ulster Final to be played next Sunday with Ray Carolan and Tom Lynch likely to give Cavan the edge at midfield.
Cavan Clerical Students beat Good Sheppard New York by 3-9 to 4-3 in a challenge at Breffni Park Cavan. Scorers for Cavan P McGuinness 1-3 Brian Boylan 1-2 Martin Kelly 1-1 V O Reilly 0-3. M Maguire 2-1 Tommy Duignan Swellan 1-2 and McCann 1-0 replied for Good Sheppard with Fintan Tierney referee.
Very Rev Philip Ruddy Bridge Street on holidays with his parents in Bridge Street. He is ministering as Pastor in Saint Joseph’s Florida USA and was home four years ago.
Death of Kathleen Sheridan formerly11 Saint Bridget’s Terrace in Manchester. She was wife of Charles Sheridan and daughter of the famous Pat Johnston 10 Wolfe Tone Street former Labour member of Cavan UDC for many years.
Sean Young catches the biggest rainbow trout yet on the recently restocked Annagh Lake when he lands a 3lbs 11 ozs beauty. Mr Scott Drung took three fish ranging in weight from 1-3 lbs on the same occasion.
Marie T McSweeney Buttervent county Cork wins the Treasure Chase on the main roads of the county organised by Cavan Motor Club with Sean Leddy Milltown Belturbet a close 2nd and Frank Connolly Drumalee 3rd.
August 5th 1962 Jim McDonnell Captain of the victorious Cavan team that beat Down by 3-6 to 0-5 before a record crowd of 40,000 in ideal weather conditions at Casement Park Belfast in the Ulster Final is seen on the front page receiving the Anglo Celt Cup from Paddy McFlynn President of the Ulster Council GAA. In picture are a very young Ray Carolan man of the match and Jimmy Stafford who scored two of Cavan’s goals. Cavan’s first success since 1955 and in the meantime Tyrone Derry and Down won the Ulster title for the very first time with Down winning the All Ireland title in 1960 and 1961. Cavan are now firm favourites to win their 6th All Ireland title and should get over Roscommon who were crowned Connaught Champions after a last gasp win over an ailing Galway team. Cavan led Down by 2-3 to 0-4 with goals from James Brady and Jimmy Stafford who was a constant thorn in the side of a ragged Down defence who had neither the energy or the will to match the Killinkere youngster who has just completed his Leaving Cert at Saint Patrick’s College. Sean Og Flood who won a Leinster Championship medal with Louth was seldom troubled in the Cavan goal Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey and rock solid Mickey Brady were brilliant at the back while the outstanding half back line of Tony Morris Tom Maguire and captain Jim McDonnell dominated the much vaunted Down half forward line who just didn’t have the ‘stomach’ for the battle. Ray Carolan another 18 year old from Saint Patrick’s College was man of the match while he got sterling support from Tom Lynch. Cavan’s half forward line of Con Smith the burly Hugh Barney O Donohoe and Jimmy Stafford overwhelmed the Down centre half back line with Hugh Barney out muscling the burly Jim McCartan. Seamus McMahon Charlie Gallagher and James Brady took every opportunity that presented itself with Charlie scoring four points from frees McMahon two points from play and James Brady settling Cavan with his early goal. Team Sean Og Flood Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Mickey Brady Tony Morris Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Captain Ray Carolan Tom Lynch Con Smith Hugh Barney Donohoe Jimmy Stafford Seamus McMahon Charlie Gallagher and James Brady. PJ O Gorman for Gabriel Kelly injured. Referee John Dowling Offaly. “Hogan Stand tickets now available for the Semi Final against Roscommon from Paddy Donohoe ‘Saint Anthony’s ‘ Glenside Road Cavan price 7/6. First come first served limited supply.”
Bonfires blazing in Cavan town as Cavan welcomes home the new Ulster Champions. All modes of transport pressed into service to bring the record crowd to and from Belfast as hopes rise that Cavan can win their sixth All Ireland crown. The main topic of conversation in the town all week was Cavan’s miraculous comeback into the GAA elite.
Death of Margaret McCabe 2 Lake View after a short illness at Cavan Surgical Hospital. She was wife of Thomas McCabe well known dealer in Cavan and was known for her pleasing personality Christian virtue and unstinting charity. She is survived by her husband Thomas sons daughters and grandchildren. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Most Rev Dr Quinn Bishop of Kilmore attends the Investiture ceremony of Cavan CBSI in the Town Hall with the scouts leaving for their annual holiday in Enniscrone the following day.
The annual ten day Oblate Pilgrimage leaves on Thursday with seven invalids from Cavan travelling with the party. A novena of Masses will be held in Lourdes for the intentions of all donors to the Invalid Fund.
Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan star in open air ceilidhe in the presence of the President of the Gaelic League Michael McCarthy. Una Healy Kathleen Lyons Mary O Hanlon Rose Newman Margaret Greenan Kathleen Newman Ethel Gumley Mel Doherty Brian McGlashin John Reilly Sarsfield Donohoe Sean Sharkey Micheal Greenan Kevin Downey Francis McDermott Michael Maguire and Seamus De Faoite. The dancers will compete in the All Ireland Finals in Longford next weekend.
August 11th 1962 Nicky Smith only son of Dr Darragh and Una Smith Farnham Street has won three senior titles at the Leinster swimming championships at Blackrock Baths winning the 100 meters freestyle and butterfly and 400 metre freestyle all in new record times. Nicky was also the winner of the Scratch Cup at the Evening Herald sponsored Liffey Swim and the TP Kelly Cup at the ‘Eye of Howth race recently.
John P McKiernan County Council is appointed Chairman of Cavan Committee of Agriculture.
Father Tom Halton from Chapel Road Kilnaleck is conferred with his PhD at the Catholic University of Washington where he is Professor of English. He will be home on his annual holiday shortly.
Cavan who are on the crest of a wave will play a strong Cork team in Sunday’s All Ireland Junior Semi Final at Breffni Park. Cavan Paddy Lyons Drumalee Eamonn O Grady Redhills captain Vincent Cahill Castlerahan Finbar O Reilly Ballinagh Pat Clarke Bailieborough J Quinn Ballyconnell Ambrose Given Ballyhaise Donal O Grady Ballyhaise Padraic Boyle Crosserlough Brian Kennedy Kingscourt Martin Kelly Bailieborough M Sheridan Killinkere Larry Mulvaney Maghera and Philip ‘Lightning’ Murray Cavan Gaels. Subs Donal Crotty Ballinagh John Joe O Reilly Crosserlough Frankie Kennedy Drumlane Paddy McInerney Redhills Frankie Walsh Drumalee Tom Sheridan Butlersbridge P Carolan Killinkere and J Currans Ballyconnell.
Marilyn Monroe screen icon has been found dead in bed at her Los Angeles home. Two doctors called to her Brentwood home by a cleaning lady certified the star’s death.
Tom Malone son of George V and Eileen Farnham Street wins the exclusive concession to supply self drive cars at Cork Airport.
Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan win the senior four hand reel at the All Ireland Finals in Longford. They were placed second in the eight hand reel and sixteen hand reel where the troop were augmented by dancers from Meath.
George V Maloney after a long day on Lough Sheelin lands a 5 lbs 5 ozs trout at ten o clock. George didn’t finish until after 11 after landing the specimen trout who put up a great fight..
August 18th 1962 Right Rev Felim Colwell Abbott of Kilnacrott celebrates the silver jubilee of his ordination with Pontifical High Mass with Father Norbert Ellis CRP preaching the sermon. A luncheon followed where dignitaries of Church and State paid tribute to Abbott Colwell a native of the area who was ordained on August 15th 1937. The locals were later entertained to a slide show and a pageant of Irish history with music by the Lynch Brother’s Ceilidhe Band.
The Russians launch two men into space who both landed safely back on earth within six minutes of one another after a combined 112 orbits of the earth.
After a very shaky start when Cork scored 1-3 without reply. Cavan overwhelm Cork by 3-10 to 1-7 at bright and sunny Breffni Park before an attendance of 3,000 in the All Ireland Junior semi final. Cavan led at half time by 2-3 to 1-3. Cavan will now play Meath who beat Leitrim in the second semi final. The final has been fixed for Saint Mary’s Park Ardee. Outstanding display by Tommy Smith Mullahoran at midfield who was greatly aided by Larry Mulvaney with John Joe O Reilly outstanding at full forward scoring 2-1. Paddy Lyons Drumalee was outstanding in the Cavan goals and his hefty clearances and long kick outs were a feature. Eamon O Grady captain was solid throughout and put plenty of length into his clearances. Vinnie Cahill was terrific under the high ball and some of his fetching and kicking were spectacular. Finbar O Reilly enhanced his reputation and he is challenging for a place on the senior side. Pat Clarke was unable to play due to injury and Donal O Grady dropped back from midfield with Larry Mulvaney moving out to assist man of the match Tommy Smith from Mullahoran and John Joe O Reilly sprung from the sub’s bench to play a blinder on the edge of the square. Joe Quinn at centre half forward and Ambrose Given were always busy and got through a great amount of work.
Cavan is gripped by football fever as Cavan play Roscommon in the first ever gaelic football game to be televised live. Cavan have played Roscommon in 1943 when they met in the All Ireland Final with Roscommon triumphing in a replay by 2-7 to 2-2 and again in 1944 when as All Ireland Champions crushed Cavan in the All Ireland Semi Final. Cavan got the upper hand in the Semi Final of 1947 when they cruised past an over confident Roscommon team to book their place in the Polo Ground’s Final.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the 8 am Mass on the Feast of the Assumption. Michael Cullivan CC Killargue celebrated the 10 Mass while the Adm Father Joe Dolan celebrated the 11:30. Father PJ Gargan celebrated the evening Mass which was followed by Benediction of the Most Holy Sacrament.
Peter Paul Brady Town Hall Street John McCaffrey 1 Tullac Mongan and P Morrow bag 72 perch and 6 pike in two hour’s fishing at the ‘Buck Island’ on the River Erne.
Una Mullery is the second daughter of Stan and Kay Mullery to enter the Poor Clare Novitiate in Newry. Her sister Maureen entered just a few years ago.
Increased price for pigs at the monthly Cavan Fair with bonhams up £1 per pair. The prices of cattle were fair with cows in good supply . Yearlings £32-35 two year olds from £50-60 ponies £30-40 knackers £50-60 donkeys £8-12 bonhams £9-£14 and carrying sows £30-36.
Mary Coyle from Cootehill tops the honours lists at Loreto College scoring a spectacular seven honours with a pass in Maths. She was followed by Una Clarke Rose McInerney Aíne Sullivan Ann Leonard Dympna McGinnity Mary McEntee Florence Elliott and Doreen Smyth.
“Opening announcement Tractamotors Service Department. Estimates free. Phone Cavan 205. Agents for Morris Wolsey M G Riley and Morris Commercial vehicles”
August 25th 1962 Ex President of the USA Ike D Eisenhower and his wife Mamie fly into Dublin for a private four day visit to Ireland. Met at the Airport by old friend ex President Sean T O Kelly. They later flew by helicopter to lay a wreath on the grave of Commander Barry in Wexford. He left Cobh to return home on the SS America.
Griffith Black has sold his residence ‘Drumbar House’ to a German business man who hopes to set up a farming and leisure enterprise in the area. Black’s Butcher’s will continue in Cavan and Bailieboro and will be managed by Phil Donohoe who is 18 years with Black’s .
Dympna McConnell ‘Arch’ Cavan wins £500 in the Gael Linn Pools. The cheque was presented to Dympna by Fintan Ginnity Gael Linn Raymond Carroll local representative with a delighted Frank McConnell husband also in the picture.
Cavan save their worst performance in many years to go down 1-8 to 1-6 to Roscommon in the All Ireland Semi Final at Croke Park before an attendance of 48,000 with many more tuned into RTE for the first ever televised gaelic football game. Roscommon hard tackling and tough gave Cavan no room and the forwards had a total off day with both Charlie Gallagher and Con Smith missing a litany of easy frees which would have swung the game. Cavan’s half back line of Tony Morris Tom Maguire and Jim McDonnell were superb and drove forward at every opportunity. When Sean Og Flood was injured in the first half and referee John Dowling rather harshly punished the Cavan keeper for lying on the ball although he was seriously injured, Jim McDonnell stepped into the breach and saved a well struck penalty from Des Feeley at the expense of a fifty. Ray Carolan and Tom Lynch were strangely lethargic and subdued at midfield neither relishing the hard tackling Roscommon tactics. Cavan led by 1-1 to 0-2 at half time. The goal being scored by James Brady who was carrying an injury that required treatment. Hugh Barney O Donohoe came on at half time to replace Tommy Galligan and set about unsettling the Roscommon half back line who up until then had roamed freely and unmarked throughout the field with Ronan Craven and the veteran Gerry O Malley starring for the Westerners who were not given a hope of beating Cavan who had comprehensively destroyed the reigning All Ireland Champions Down in the Ulster Final. PJ Gorman replaced the injured Sean Og Flood in the Cavan goal and acquitted himself with honour. Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey and Mickey Brady were sound throughout in the Cavan defence. The final nail in the coffin was delivered by Roscommon’s Tony Kenny when he got through for the decisive goal in the 22nd minute of the second half and Cavan laid siege to the Roscommon goal to the end with their only reward coming from a ‘rasper’ from Jimmy Stafford which sailed over the bar and sent Roscommon through to play Kerry in the All Ireland Final at the end of September. The statistics of the game are pathetic with James Brady scoring a goal for Cavan after 18 minutes and Charlie Gallagher a point after 20 minutes with Roscommon only scoring two points in the period but containing the Cavan onslaught. In the second half Seamus McMahon had a point after 2 minutes Charlie Gallagher for once was on target after 8 minutes and followed with another point in the 18th minute. Con Smith who had a nightmare afternoon was on target after 23 minutes and Jimmy Stafford was just a little high as he scored Cavan’s final point on 30 minutes with time up. Cavan Sean Og Flood Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Mickey Brady Tony Morris Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Ray Carolan Tom Lynch Con Smith Tommy Galligan Jimmy Stafford Seamus McMahon Charlie Gallagher and James Brady. Subs PJ O Gorman for Sean Og Flood Hugh Barney O Donohoe for Tommy Galligan Mick Ryan Cavan Gaels for Seamus McMahon.
Cavan Motor Club Treasure Hunt is won by Frank Connolly of Drumalee 2nd C Daniels. Monnie Donohoe the only lady competitor was unplaced. After the rally the first committee was formed consisting of M/S C Rolleston Billy Morris D McHugh Norman Cinnamond Frank Connolly Tom McHugh Thomas ‘Toggy’ Connolly Mervyn Johnston with Derek Morris acting as Secretary with a further meeting scheduled for the Ulster Arms on the 29th August 1962.
Michael J Smith Drumalee catches a magnificent 3 lbs 5 ½ ozs rainbow trout on the recently stocked Annagh Lake. This is by far the heaviest fish since the lake was stocked by Cavan Angling Club with rainbow fry.
Legion of Mary return thanks to all who travelled on their annual pilgrimage to Knock particularly Dr Gunn who looked after the invalids and Father PJ Gargan Spiritual Director.
“Wanted boy or girl two to four years experience of the drapery trade living outdoor. Please state salary expected. Apprentice girl outdoor please, state salary expected. Maurice Brady Cavan.”
September 1st 1962 Innovative idea from Show Committee in Virginia as they erect a new Technical School on the site adjacent to their showground’s at a cost of £19,000 and transfer the school completed to the VEC for £5,000. The outstanding balance will be raised from promoting dances in the Ramor Ballroom. The school which will accommodate over 100 students and took 18 months to build was declared officially open by the Minister for Education Dr Patrick Hillery TD.
Killymooney Lake just a few hundred yards from Cavan town centre is stocked with tench and bream and the west bank developed with access to the lake signed and made accessible for the first time. Hugh Gough Secretary of the Association says that this amenity will prove particularly attractive to anglers from the UK who have no transport.
Mervyn Hilary and Ethna Clarke are pictured with the 1st 2nd and 3rd winners for the heavy horse section at Oldcastle Show winning the class for the Thomascourt stables for the third successive year.
“ Transistor radios record players and all types of records Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88.”
Cavan Gaels qualify for the Cavan Minor Final beating Crosserlough 3-8 to 1-6 in the semi final at Stradone in atrocious weather conditions with heavy rain falling throughout the hour. Both sides served up very attractive football after adapting to the conditions. Brilliant performances from Paddy Lyons at midfield and Ray Dunne who was a colossus at centre half back. Carroll, Ready and the accurate Dermot Burke were outstanding in the forward line and threatened danger every time they were in procession. Scorers for the Gaels Dermot Burke 1-2 Larry Ready 0-3 Johnny Cusack 1-2 John Sullivan 1-0 and PJ Carroll 0-1. The teams were tied at Gaels 1-1 Crosserlough 0-4 at the interval. Referee was Mick McCarthy Stradone.
Patrick B Reilly son of Michael and Mrs Reilly Ashe Street wins a County Cavan Scholarship to Saint Patrick’s College soon after coming back from the Gaeltacht in Gweedore where he was also on a scholarship. Sean Gaffney son of John and Mrs Gaffney 20 Saint Patrick’ Swellan also won a County Council Scholarship to Saint Patrick’s College. Both boys were members of the all conquering De La Salle football teams who won the Urban Championship.
Fred Newbold a visiting angler from England lands a record 7 lbs 1 ozs bream at Sally Lake near Cavan town. In five days fishing Fred landed an incredible 501 lbs of bream. Many of the fish were over 6 lbs in weight.
“New branch of William E Berney to open in Cavan on Friday 14th September 1962 . Branches already established in Cootehill and Drogheda with outstanding television rental sales and service. Rentals from 11/6 per week.”
Stradone beat Drumalee in the Junior B Divisional Final at Breffni Park. Mick McCarthy was immense for the winners and the Drumalee defence could not cope with his height in fielding and strength in fetching and kicking. He was easily the man of the match. Tom Flynn was the only one of the Drumalee defence to emerge with his reputation intact. Up front Tony Coyle and Frank Walsh who scored Drumalee’s only goal were easily the best forwards. Referee Fintan Tierney.
September 8th 1962 Padraic Nulty former member of Ballinagh GFC and county footballer is in the intensive unit at Dunstable Hospital London following injuries received while playing for his club Saint Patrick’s against Saint Columcille’s of Saint Albans in the Hereford League. Padraic who is very well known and popular in the area only emigrated twelve months ago.
Cavan who were so impressive in their semi final win over Cork are the favourites to win the Junior All Ireland Home Final in Saint Mary’s Park Ardee next Sunday against near neighbours Meath who accounted for Leitrim in desperate conditions at Ballinamore in the second semi final. Cavan are sound in defence and attack but the loss of their star midfielder and captain clerical student Tomsie Smith Mullahoran is a cruel blow on the eve of the final.
Cavan Oliver Plunkett’s defeat Lavey 6-16 to 0-1 in the Under 16 Juvenile Final at Breffni Park. Scorers Larry Ready 2-6 John Cusack 0-6 Dickey Smith 1-3 Jim Mooney 1-1 and Michael Walsh 1-1. Team Matt Donnolly Brian O Reilly Raymond Carroll Joey O Keefe Francis Galligan Micheal Greenan Eamonn Greenan S McGearty Larry Ready Dermot Burke Johnny Cusack Dickey Smith T Smith Jim Mooney and Michael Walsh. The cup was presented to the winning captain Larry Ready by Father Paddy Morris CC Chairman of the Minor County Board.
Dr Mary F Cooney with an address at the ‘County Hotel Main Street Cavan’ is appointed Assistant County Medical Officer for Health in Donegal. She is daughter of Mark Cooney formerly County MOH Lisdarn now living in Castleknock who was Cavan Medical Officer for Health until his retirement quite recently.
Cavan Technical School is bursting at the seams as 201 new pupils enrol for acceptance. Most of them will have to be refused as there is no room in the school despite the fact that they are using the nearby Protestant Hall as an auxiliary class room.
Flynn Cup at Lough Sheelin next Sunday entry £1 including boat payable at Kilnahard starting at 1 pm with the weigh in back in Kilnahard at 6 pm.
Cavan beat Waterford 112 to 96 in National Quiz televised on RTE 1. Team Dr Philip O Connell Virginia author of the ‘History of the Diocese of Kilmore’ Jack Binchey Solicitor and Mrs McCormack from Killeshandra.
Sean Kelly buys the bungalow at Moynehall formerly owned by PJ McGovern for £1.850. Thomas J Fitzpatrick had carriage while the Auctioneer was JC Brady MIAA Belturbet.
William Pike and Mrs A R McLoughlin win the final tournament of the year in the splendidly appointed Cavan Lawn Tennis Club in Farnham Street. Play was suspended several times during a showery afternoon. Thirty competitors competed and Martin Burns and Ann Reardon were runners up.
Mary Coyle brilliant student who topped the honours list at Loreto College gets her just reward when she is awarded a place at the Teacher Training College and a Scholarship to University. Una Clarke Breda Duffy and Rose McInerney former Loreto students are all called to the Teacher’s Training College. Kitty Brady Mary Dunne Kathleen O Brien Mary McCann Terri Dungan Marlis Smith Sinead Blessing Sheila Brady and Mary Bartley top the list at the Inter Cert exams at Loreto College.
September 15th 1962 New factory for Cavan ‘Cavan Engineering’ on 35 acre site at Annagelliffe formerly owned by Jim Mulvaney. The directors are named as Con P Smith and William Kodel of Laungen West Germany. The factory will make farm machinery for export with sales expected to reach £0.5 million in year one rising to £1 million within five years. It will employ 100 people by the Summer of 1963. Joint venture between Smith’s of Cavan and Kodel’s of Laungen West Germany. The details were announced at a dinner hosted by the promoters in the Farnham Hotel. Smith’s of Cavan was established by the great Con P Smith in 1932 at a site in Upper Connolly Street just on the Dublin Road. They were awarded the lucrative Austin dealership in 1936. After a brief period of inactivity because of the War they resumed by being appointed Massey Ferguson Farm Machinery Agents in 1947. Smith’s of Cavan began to make headlines with the rebuilding of reconditioned tractors pioneered by Con P in 1956 exporting to Germany and Denmark as well as selling in every county in the Republic. In recent years they have established the Smith Motor Group in sixteen locations throughout Ireland. Kodel and Bohm were founded in Laungen in Bavaria on the River Danube in 1870. Present at the dinner in the Farnham Hotel where the announcement was made were Paddy Smith TD Minister for Agriculture Seamus Dolan TD Paddy Reilly TD Senator Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman Cavan Urban Council Paddy Conaty Vice Chairman Cavan Urban Council Paddy Gaffney Town Engineer Senator Cole Chairman of Cavan County Council Dermot McCarthy County Manager Tom McCarren President Cavan Chamber of Commerce Tom McKenna Vice President Cavan Chamber of Commerce Willie O Hanlon Chairman Cavan Development Association Maurice Jackson Cavan UDC and Cavan Development Association Stephen Kelly Manager Provider’s Mr McCabe Manager Smith Motor Group Con A Smith Con P Smith JJ Smith Dublin JD Mulcahy Board Smith Motor Group PC Kilroy Do MF Duggan Director Do and Development Association Dublin and Cavan. Grants are pledged from Industrial Development Association and the Industrial Development Credit Company
Pat Plunkett son of Mrs Plunkett and the late Thomas Plunkett Ballyhaise is awarded a University Scholarship on the results of his Leaving Cert exam. Pat is a past pupil of Patrician College Ballyfinn.
Sean McQuillan aerial erector with WE Berney and native of Rockfield Clones falls thirty feet to the ground while erecting a television aerial in College Street. He is detained at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital where his condition is described as ‘serious’.
Sean Galligan formerly of Smith’s Stores Dublin Road Cavan and a native of Connolly Street and Cathedral Road is the new Manager of Berney’s Cavan which opened in Eugene Cullivan’s old shop in Upper Main Street. It is Berney’s third branch having been founded in Cootehill in 1935 and a new branch opened in Shop Street Drogheda in 1951. Top class products with guaranteed after sales service and on rental all is free including valves tubes parts insurance. W E Berney is Vice President of the Wireless Dealer’s Association and is expert in the erection of small cable systems feeding a maximum of ten houses and dispensing with aerials in large blocks and flats.
Brother Manus Smith OSF Creighan Cavan Brother Richard Keogh OSF Oghill Ballinagh and Brother Wilfred Curry OSF Ballyconnell are professed at the Franciscan Monastery Annaghdown Galway.
Frank Cinnamond is 1st in the final exams at the College of Commerce Rathmines and receives his prize of £10 from Philip Walker President Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Frank is son of Edward and Mrs Cinnamond formerly 55 Church Street Cavan.
Death of James E Slowey Railway Road formerly foreman at the GNR Garage Cavan until his recent retirement. Old and respected resident he was extremely popular with all his colleagues. Survived by his wife Louise one son and daughters. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore cemetery.
Death of Maria Dolan wife of James Dolan Wolfe Tone Street at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was a member of a well known deeply respected Cavan family and was known for her deep faith Christian charity and hospitality. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Cullies cemetery.
Sixty Boy Scouts are home from Enniscrone where 100 miles from home they had a wonderful two week holiday with swimming drill games camp fire and sing songs. There are now six patrols and each had their own tent and sleeping arrangements while all catering cooking etc was done in rotation by each Patrol. The Scouts were in charge of John Donohoe Scoutmaster and Father Torlac O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College with valuable assistance from Gerard Finegan Tommy Monahan and Des Lambert.
Prices are well up at Cavan Fair with a good supply of cattle. Yearlings £25-30 three year olds £65-70 milch cows £45-55 springers £55-65 working horses £ 45-55 ponies £30-40 donkeys £8-12 carrying sows £30-£35 and bonhams £8-12 per pair.
September 22nd 1962 Patrick Gaffney well known Cavan footballer ‘Ardeevin’ Latt is pictured with his 18 month old wonder dog ‘Pocket Gun’ which he has just sold for £2,000 to an English greyhound enthusiast. Phil Fitzpatrick the trainer is also pictured saying goodbye to the dog which won five of its six races with four of the wins at Shelbourne Park where he is unbeaten.
For the last two Sundays of the season Jackson’s are offering return fares to Bundoran for 10/- Telephone 29 (4 lines).
How wrong can you be ? Pat O Neill predicts that Roscommon will step up on their semi final form against Cavan and beat Kerry in this Sunday’s senior All Ireland Final. Kerry are in their 30th final and with Mick O Connell very impressive against Dublin they will be a force to be reckoned with !
Bailieboro fielding a big strong team with intricate teamwork defeat the more fancied Cavan Gaels in the Cavan Minor Final 3-3 to 2-5 at Breffni Park in a game of two halves with the storm force wind playing a pivotal role. Baileboro had the star of the show in captain Peter Pritchard at centre half back who attacked from the rear at every opportunity. With the aid of the breeze Shamrock’s swept into an early lead scoring 1-2 to the Gael’s no score. Pat Tinnelly at midfield ensured that the forward division who were running rings around the Gaels rearguard got plenty of opportunities. McGurk Kelly Clarke and Keogan were very prominent chalking up 2-3 to the Gaels 1-1 at half time. The second half was a total contrast with the Gael’s now aided by the elements weaving intricate patterns through the Shamrock’s defence. Ray Dunne was immense at centre half back while Paddy Lyons lorded it for the Gael’s in the middle of the field scoring the equalising point from 50 yards out bringing gasps of amazement from the large attendance. Cavan Gaels were on their way to a famous victory when Larry Ready was injured and had to be carried off. After the lengthy delay Peter Pritchard swung it for Bailieboro playing himself to a standstill and the Shamrock’s got the winning score on the stroke of time. Scorers for the Gaels Dermot Burke 2-0 Larry Ready 0-1 Paddy Lyons 0-2 and Tommy Smith 0-2. Shamrock scorers R Keogan 1-0 I Cumney 1-1 M McGurk 1-0 and M Kelly 0-2.
Live relay of the Kerry V Roscommon All Ireland Final on RTE at Captain O Sullivan Hall Drumavaddy admission 2/-.
.Death of the famous Jim McCabe late of Araghan Cavan in Philadelphia. Emigrated to the USA in 1915. He was very well known in business circles and was a director of the McCabe Group of Companies in the USA and the Red Hill Quarry Company. Survived by his wife Cecelia sons James Tom Pete Matt Bernie and daughter Mary Ann brothers Pat and Bernard in Philadelphia and sister MA Smith ‘Alackan House’ Cavan. He was visited just last week by JJ Smith well known Dublin builder and civil engineering contractor who is one of the principals of the new factory ‘Cavan Engineering’ being built at Annagelliffe.
Patricia O Reilly Ballyhaise a clerk in New Ireland Assurance is presented with a wallet of notes on the occasion of her retirement from the Company to get married in a few weeks time. Generous tributes are paid to Patricia as an outstanding servant of the New Ireland Company by both Superintendent Mr Closkey and Vice Superintendent Mr O Donnell at a farewell luncheon in the Imperia; Hotel.
Death of Ruby Brownlee Latt . One of Cavan’s oldest and most distinguished citizens who were involved in farming in Keadue Lane and Latt. Ruby herself was a gifted gardener and specialised in cultivating roses many times winner of rosettes at Cavan Agricultural Show. She was known for her Christian virtue and gentle demeanour. Predeceased by her husband some years ago she is survived by nephews nieces neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Annagh new cemetery with Archdeacon Shire officiating.
John P Keogan sells his modern bungalow at Latt to Charlie Corr Veterinary Surgeon Longford for £3,275. The sale was conducted by Brian Murphy of M/S Murphy and Quinn Cavan.
Bridge Club first session of the new season is won by N/S Dr McQuaid and Maura Maloney E/W Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold.
National Coarse Fishing Association founded following a well attended meeting in the Annally Hotel Longford. Chairman J Dolan Carrick on Shannon Vice Chairman Benny Geoghegan Castleblayney Treasurer S Peyton Castleblayney Secretary Hugh Gough Cavan.
“Unveiled to day the all new Ford Consul Cortina-the small car with the big difference. Up to 40 mile MPG 4 Wheel all synchronised gear box . Generous 5 seater roominess with excellent all round panoramic vision. Ten HP Taxation Class. Price £598 ex Cork Jackson’s Garage Cavan. “
September 29th 1962 Death of Rev Arthur D Barton former Bishop of Kilmore Ardagh and Elphin at his residence 71 Wellington Road Dublin at the age of 81. He was Archbishop of Dublin from February 7th 1939 until his retirement on the grounds of ill health in 1956. He was Bishop of Kilmore from April 1930 until his appointment to Dublin in 1939 and was consecrated Bishop at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh. Survived by his wife daughters Mrs D Hartford Ziona Lodge Rathgar Dublin 6 Mrs Barbara Lane Lambee House Lisburn and one son Harry a captain in the British Navy.
Sister Mary Vincent OSF daughter of Katie O Rourke and the late James O Rourke Butlersbridge is home on holiday from her convent in Illinois USA. She is over 34 years in religion and was last home in the Bridge four years ago.
Cavan Fire Brigade vainly battle to save £200 worth of hay from shed at Terry Sheridan’s Tierquin. The alarm was raised by Michael Gaffney Ballinagh at 12:25 am on Sunday morning and the Brigade brought the blaze under control at 11:25 am on Sunday morning saving a neighbouring dwelling and rick.
Kerry stroll to their 20th All Ireland title beating Roscommon 1-12 to 1-6 in the poorest final in recent history. The game was effectively over after 45 seconds when a nervous mix up in the Roscommon defence allowed Gary McMahon to punch a goal to the net. Led by Sean Og Sheehy his brothers Brian and Paudie were also on the team all sons of Kerry legend John Joe Sheehy from Rock Street Tralee. Despite missing chance after chance the shaky Roscommon attack were awarded a penalty mid way through the first half and Roscommon at last opened their account with a well taken goal from Don Feely who drove hard and true past the helpless Johnny Culloty in the Kerry goals. Kerry led at half time by 1-8 to 1-1 and in the second half with Mick O Connell Sean Murphy and Tom Long to the fore Kerry led by 1-11 to 1-2 but Kerry took their foot off the accelerator letting Roscommon score four points all from frees before closing the deal with a point by Paudie Sheehy. Roscommon scored only one point from play with the peerless Don Feeley scoring 1-5 all from placed balls. Mick O Connell who was strangely subdued at midfield still managed to contribute 7 points from placed balls. Tom Long and Sean Murphy were superb for the Kingdom winning their 20th All Ireland in their 30th appearance in the Final. Cavan will play Kerry in the Ground’s Tournament Semi Final at Croke Park in two weeks time.
Purty Good wins the Greyhound Oaks for owner trainer Paddy Gaffney at Shelbourne Park. Didn’t win any of her heats, the 18 month puppy was drawn in trap 2 and shot right out of the start headed once at the first bend but after that the Cavan ‘black’ was on her own coming home with two lengths to spare in an impressive time of 29.22 to win Paddy Gaffney the 1st prize of £750 and the magnificent Oak’s trophy. Purty Good by Jungle Man out of Gaffney’s brilliant bitch ‘Pocket Glass’ and is a little sister of ‘Pocket Gun’ whom Gaffney’s sold last week for a reported £2,000 to a London syndicate. The sire Jungle Man is now in great demand and his stud fee has shot up from 30-40 guineas in one week.
Cavan Rugby Club entertain Malone in their first game of the season at Saint Phelim’s Place. All players meet at the Railway Hotel at 2:30 for game kicking off at 3.
Death of Alice Brady in Enniskillen. She was sister of Elizabeth Johnston Wolfe Tone Street and Mrs Bridget Ryan Connolly Street.
Dr Brian Galligan Chairman Cavan Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann presents Secretary Lena Murtagh with a canteen of cutlery to mark her forthcoming marriage at a supper and social in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Maureen McDonald and Dr Paddy Maloney E/W JP Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Death of Mary Ann Doonan 10 Lakeview a member of one of Cavan’s best known and most respected families. Her husband John is a well known chimney sweep and former member of the staff of Cavan UDC. She was mother of Willie Doonan Cavan and Ulster All Ireland footballer. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Death of Edward McKeon 6 Emmett Place at an advanced age. Well known Cavan resident he was highly respected and very well known over a wide area. Funeral from the Cathedral to Laragh cemetery.
CIE report a deficit of £1.69 million up to the end of March 1962 with a figure of £2.15 million for wages and shortened working week.
October 5th 1962 September 1962 was the wettest ever recorded at the Weather Station at Kevitt Castle with 7.38 inches reported on 23 rainy days. Only for a dry spell from the 18th -22nd September when no rain fell the figures would have been much worse. Only a paltry 4.34 inches fell in September 1961.
US Naval Commander Walter Schirra orbits the earth 5 ¾ times at the record height of 176 miles up in the sky. Blasted off from Cape Canaveral in Florida he landed within 9,000 yards of target just off Midway Island in the Pacific. Smooth operation everything went according to plan.
Father Timothy Connolly Superior General of the Maynooth Mission to China in Dalgan Park Navan will minister in South America as a Missioner as soon as his ten year stint as Superior General of the Order finishes at the end of October 1962. He will spend some time in language school brushing up his Spanish before proceeding to South America. He was born in Ballinagh in 1904 educated at Ballinagh NS Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth and USA. He was ordained for the Diocese of Kilmore in 1927 and spent 7 years on the teaching staff of Saint Patrick’s College. In 1934 he joined the Maynooth Mission to China and in 1935 he was assigned to America until 1947 when he was appointed Superior of the American Mission. In 1952 he was elected Superior General of the Order and was resident at Dalgan Park Navan. He travelled all over Asia Australia New Zealand Oceania and North and South America during his ten year period as Superior General of the Order. He was the first to introduce the scheme whereby secular priests can spend a period on the missions before returning to their own Diocese. There are now twenty such priests helping the Order all over the world.
Philip ‘Lightening’ Murray John Joe O Reilly and Paddy Lyons make their inter county debut against Meath at the opening of the new Kilnacrott football complex. The teams were paraded by the Oldcastle Brass and Reed Band under conductor Joe Carroll. The pitch was waterlogged in places following two days of torrential rain but the crowd of over 4,000 got great value for money as Cavan beat Meath 3-9 to 3-5 in a rather one sided game with Meath only coming alive in the closing stages when they scored three goals. Cavan led by 2-7 to 0-2 at the interval. The game was played at a cracking pace with a strong south westerly wind blowing.
Maurice Jackson is seen handing over the keys of the new Ford Zephyr 4 which was purchased from him by the Lord Mayor of Dublin JJ O Keeffe TD.
Death of Bridget McGahon Saint Brigid’s Square Dundalk. She was a member of one of Cavan’s foremost families the Mallon’s from College Street and had resided in Dundalk for many years. She was a lady of great Christian virtue and was known for her charity and hospitality. She is survived by her sons daughters nephews nieces and a host of friends both in Cavan and Dundalk. Funeral from Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Dundalk to Saint Patrick’s cemetery.
Death of Thomas Lynch at the residence of his son Tommy 31 Tullac Mongan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital after a long illness. He was one of Cavan’s greatest supporters and seldom missed a game in nearby Breffni Park. He was also a keen follower of Crubany Cavan Harps and latterly Cavan Gaels Clubs. He is survived by his wife and family. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Season of lectures sponsored by Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne in the Technical School throughout the winter will take place every two weeks. Brian O Mordha will get the ball rolling on October 12th with ‘Life in Ireland before the famine 1800-1840’. On October 26th Father Frank McKiernan will lecture on ‘Catholic Emancipation’. On November 9th Tom Barron will lecture on ‘Popular Education’. On November 23rd Father Augustine Leydon Saint Patrick’s College will lecture on ‘The Revolutionary Movement- Young Ireland and Fenianism’. On December 7th Father Charles Travers will lecture on ‘The Land War’ and finally on the 21st December Barry J Cullen will deliver a lecture on ‘Parnell and the Irish Parliamentary Party’.
Bridge Club N/S Dr J McQuade and Maura Maloney E/W Jin Rafter and Jim Leonard.
Father ABC McGrath Diocesan Director of Plain Song Festival announces the dates for the 1963 celebration. 30th April Cavan 7th May Drumkeeran 14th May Ballinamore 21st May Bailieboro with Solemn High Mass at each venue to commence the festival.
October 13th 1962 Second Ecumenical Council commences in Rome with Pope John XXIII declaring the Council open from the high altar of Saint Peter’s seated on the throne and just over the grave of Saint Peter. 6,000 Cardinals Archbishops Prelates Abbotts heads of states and members of ancient noble families. The Cardinals and dignitaries were in their robes of snow white as bells rang out not only over Rome but throughout the world including Tom Fleming ringing the Cathedral Bell for over ten minutes to signal the start of the Council. Most observers in Rome reckon that the Council will last 12-18 months with the first session finishing by Christmas.
Father Anthony Brady son of Mr and Mrs James Brady Ballyhaise who was ordained on June 3rd in Saint Kieran’s College Kilkenny is off to minister in Australia on the 1st November .
“Old Mill Bar Upper Main Street Bar Lounge and Restaurant specialising in catering for football teams. Proprietor Andy Galligan Phone 261”
October 20th 1962 Pictured on the front page are two ESB climbers at the top of the new 125 foot tower which the ESB have erected adjacent to Hugh ‘Bud’ McNamara’s on the Gallows Hill. They will now be able to contact their fleet of vans in the area by wireless telephone communication from the offices at Kelly’s Terrace Cavan while the operators in the van can speak back to base.
Death of the legendary Rev Canon Tom Maguire Parish Priest of Ballyhaise at the age of 87 a man reputed to have a wide range of healing powers with people from all over flocking to his door in times of sickness and distress. He was a great Gael and Chairman of Cavan County Board GAA from 136-1942 touring America with Cavan in 1936 and 1938. He was a noted footballer with Templeport and in latter years he was a much respected referee. He played a leading role in the redevelopment of Breffni Park in 1952 and was also a member of Cavan Vocational Education Committee for many years. Members of the great Cavan teams of the past with whom he was associated carried the coffin from his residence to Saint Mary’s Church where the GAA and students from the Agricultural College formed a guard of honour and children from the local schools lines the roadways leading to the Church with bunches of flowers in their hands.. He was son of the late Mr and Mrs Michael Maguire NT Templeport and was educated at Templeport NS Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth where he was ordained in June 1918. He served in Crosserlough Mullagh Bruskey Cootehill Glenfarne and was appointed Parish Priest Castletara by Bishop Patrick Lyons in 1946. He was responsible for the complete renovation of Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara and completed the work started by his predecessor Father Lynch PP in erecting and furnishing the Church of Saint Mary On The Hill formerly The Old Cathedral of Saint Patrick Cavan. He also built several classrooms on to the existing Saint Mary’s school in Ballyhaise. He is survived by his sister Mrs ER Tiernan NT Carville House Bawnboy. He was uncle of Father Thomas Tiernan CC Bawnboy and Sister Mary Agnes Irish Sisters of Charity Dublin. All GAA games in the county were cancelled as a mark of respect and in the Cavan V Leitrim game in Ballinamore two minutes silence was observed before the throw in while the Cavan players wore black arm bands. Rev Thomas Tiernan was the chief celebrant of the Solemn Office and Requiem Mass. Monsignor D Fitzpatrick Dean of Kilmore presided in the absence of Bishop Quinn in Rome for the Ecumenical Vatican Council 2. The deacon was Father James Carroll sub deacon Father Vincent Duffy and MC Father PJ Corrigan Denn. The chanters were Fathers Torlac O Reilly and Father ABC McGrath Cavan.
National League game between Cavan and Leitrim in Ballinamore abandoned due to the sudden death of great Leitrim Gael Dan Gallogly Drumrane Ballinamore seven minutes from the end of a game that Cavan were winning 1-6 to 1-4. After consultation with Cavan and Leitrim officials referee Padraig Lang abandoned the game.
Cavan Juvenile League commences over the winter months in Cavan town where the captains are pictured Larry Ready Captain Saint Aidan’s Raymond Carroll Captain Saint Killian’s Johnny Cusack will captain Saint Patrick’s Brian O Reilly Saint Columcille’s Micheal Greenan Saint Aidan’s and Dermot Burke Captain of Saint Finian’s.
13th Annual Cavan County Council Staff Dance in the Town Hall on 25th October with music by Donie Collins spots novelties dress optional. No invitations issued in Cavan area. Admission 7/6.
Father Breslin OMI presides at the well attended closing ceremony of the Men’s Mission in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim.
Tomas McAnna Abbey Theatre will give a two day course on drama production at Saint Felim’s School covering all aspects of stage management lighting make up costumes etc.
Cavan Bridge Club 1962-1963 President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Captain Dermot Morgan Secretary Kathleen Sullivan Treasurer Maureen McDonald. Committee Rev Father Sean O Reilly Ina Hickey Jim Leonard Dr Paddy D Maloney and H Carthy.
Mick Clarke buys his residence in Church Street from Kathleen Marron ‘The Bungalow’ Cathedral Road for £2,810.
Margaret Cusack daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Cusack Killymeehan Stradone on her 21st Birthday is pictured receiving £6,000 and interest from George V Maloney Junior. She held a 1/8 share in the Hospital Sweepstakes win by a consortium from Stradone some years ago but was prevented from taking possession of her winnings until she reached twenty one.
“Wanted building sites in or around Cavan town in one two or three lots. Brian Murphy ‘Murphy and Quinn’ 89 Main Street Cavan Phone 290 or Ballyjamesduff 20. Branches in Longford Sligo and Cavan.
October 27th 1962 World on the brink of nuclear war as President Kennedy gives orders to bomb the Russian ships carrying equipment for surveillance in Cuba. For many days Khrushchev held firm until the point of no return came and with the stakes at the immediate prospect of Nuclear War between the two super powers the Russian ships are called back as the world breaths a huge sigh of relief. Pope John XXIII in his plea from the Vatican asks world leaders to do all in their power to further the cause of peace and avoid confrontation the results of which could mean extinction for the entire human race. In Ireland and Cavan all shops are sold out of tinned foods etc as people make preparations to be evacuated to shelters while all units of the Army FCA Garda Civil Defence are on red alert all week until the Russian climb down allows people to return to normal and give thanks to God that the world is saved from certain extinction.
Another fine display by Cavan beating Meath 1-6 to 0-4 in the first round of the National League in Breffni Park. Cavan led by 0-3 to 0-2 at the interval when they switched Jim McDonnell to centre forward brought in Hugh Barney O Donohoe at centre field and switched the versatile Donal O Grady to left half back to fill McDonnell’s place Immediately the switches paid off with Jim McDonnell connecting to a sublime cross by Mick Ryan Cavan Gaels to crash in a great goal after only three minutes of the second half. Gabriel Kelly was man of the match with great support from Tom Maguire Tony Morris Mickey Brady and PJ McCaffrey. Paddy Lyons was brilliant in the Cavan goal. The forwards without Charlie Gallagher lacked penetration and both Philip Murray and John Joe O Reilly were ruled out through injury. Cavan will now play Kerry next Sunday in the semi final of the Ground’s Tournament. Matt McHugh is understudy to the youthful Paddy Lyons in the Cavan goal Jim McDonnell continues on the 40. James Brady is at full forward flanked by Jimmy Stafford and Mick Ryan Cavan Gael’s.
Death of Patrick Fay 19 Owen Roe Cavan just five months after the death of his wife. He fought in the First World War seeing action in Europe and when he came home joined the Irish Army which he served for many years. He was known as a great friendly character who could recall many events at the turn of the century and lived through turbulent times. Survived by his sons daughters grandchildren friends and neighbours. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Committee Prize at Cavan Bridge Club is won N/S Surgeon Bertie Cullen and Patrick Coghlan N/S George Maloney Junior and Rev Sean O Reilly.
Ultan O Reilly will give the first recital of the season at 23 Farnham Street next Monday night with new members particularly welcome.
British Legion are calling a meeting of ex service men and women for the ‘Hut’ in Farnham Street next week.
“Halloween Bracks with lucky rings. New slice pan and batch. Pat McDonnell’s Bakery Cavan”.
No Celt for November 3rd 1962
November 10th 1962 Rainfall in October is only 1.89 inches while last year it was slightly higher at 1.98 inches.
Long discussion at Urban Council meeting about the location of the new public convenience to replace the old one situated in the Market Square. Paddy Gaffney Town Engineer says he has three prime sites in mind 1 The Diamond at the bottom of Mitchell Street 2 The Bus Office and 3 Site adjacent to the Legion Hut in Farnham Street. The cost of the new convenience will be £5-10,000 depending on the type of model chosen by the Council. Johnny O Rourke and JP Walsh favour the site adjacent to the Legion Hut as it is near the Town Hall and Bus Office and easily to locate for visitors to the town.
Death of Bridget Brady Town Hall Street. Native of Dublin she was a quiet unassuming deeply religious woman and extremely popular over a wide area. She was wife of the well know Peter Paul Brady a former member of Cavan UDC and well known coarse angler in the area. Peter has been blind for many years and was cared for by his wife in their own home. She is survived by her three daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan officiated.
Dermot McCarthy County Manager announces to the Urban Council meeting that the Egg Market is now back in vacant possession of the Council following their settlement with Mr TFJ McCormack Monaghan in the sum of £2,168-19-2 in the Circuit Court. A figure of £218 to be deducted from the award for unpaid current rent. Tom Fitzpatrick announces that a foreign firm willing to employ 35-40 people have had a look at the Egg Market and ear marked it for future development. Joe McGovern states that he would like to see it used as a car park to alleviate the bottle neck in Upper Main Street and Connolly Street.
Nelson Mandela leader of the African Nationalist Party is sentenced to 5 years in jail after being found guilty of incitement and of leaving South Africa without permission. Suspected of organising a nationwide strike.
Father AB McGrath officiates at the well attended visitation to Killygarry cemetery and the visitation to the equally well kept Cullies cemetery takes place next Sunday.
Virginia Blues the favourites will play Bailieboro Shamrock’s in the County Senior Football Final next Sunday preceded by the Junior Final where an emerging Cross play old stagers Mountnuggent.
Cavan Parochial Week will take place next week with Bingo Riffle Range Bazaar etc. The Musical Society join forces with the Boy Scouts and Cavan Girl’s Club to stage a variety concert when guest artistes will be Seamus De Faoite and Cumann Rinnce and Cabhan. The draw for £500 will take place at the interval of the concert.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Mr and Mrs Bradley.
At a meeting in the Railway Hotel with Seamus De Faoite presiding it was unanimously decided to wind up the affairs of ‘Cavan at Home Week’ an event which was stated ‘had outlived its usefulness’!
Michael Harding will give this week’s recital at Cavan Gramophone Club in 23 Farnham Street.
Saint David’s of Pembrokeshire built on the donations of poor Irish emigrants appeals for funds as it is the 1st Catholic Church to be built in Wales since the Reformation.
Death of Rose Anne McGuigan nee McCaffrey in Leeds Yorkshire. She was a native of Mitchell Street and was well known and highly respected member of the community before emigrating to Leeds many years ago. Survived by her brothers sister relatives and many friends. Funeral to take place in Leeds.
November 17th 1962 Tough hard hitting but sporting County Final ends all square with Bailieborough coming with a late surge to draw and almost take the spoils from Virginia Blues seeking their 4th success in the competition. The game finished in a welter of excitement with Bailieboro scoring 1-6 to Virginia Blue’s 0-9. Bailieboro led by 1-3 to 0-5 at half time but Virginia dominated the second half with their taller stronger and older players grinding down a smaller weaker and vastly inexperienced Bailieboro team who driven on by Pat Clarke and a very young but tall and strong Peter Pritchard almost caused the upset of the year. Fintan Tierney was an outstanding tolerant referee letting the play flow to the delight of the large crowd who paid over £200 in gate money. Cross won the Junior title 0-9 to Mountnuggent’s 1-5. Tommy Fitzsimmons at corner forward was man of the match and threatened danger every time he go the ball. Ray Carolan and Brendan Smith broke even at midfield in a game fiercely contested but played in a most sporting manner. Very Rev Father Timothy Connolly Maynooth Mission to China and former Superior General of the Order heads out on the mission fields of South America. The people of Ballinagh have come together to make him a presentation to be used in his missionary work. Donations to Dr Connolly Eddie McDwyer NT Sean Moriarity NT Peter Smith Post Office Paul Sheridan or Thomas Reilly Ballinagh.
Draw for £500 in prizes at Concert held in Town Hall results in Betty Casey of the Surgical Hospital winning the first prize of £100. Father Joe Dolan Adm thanks everyone who supported the Parochial Week telling the packed audience that “this year has seen all records broken with the draw alone making over £1,000”!
Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs O Sullivan E/W Owen McGovern and Father PJ Gargan.
Fair in Cavan with prices well down by £7-10 particularly for horses where supply was high but demand very poor. Good quality cattle fair demand and they held their prices. Yearlings £25-£35. Two year olds £40-48 three year old £50-55 bull calves £18-22 working horses £40-45 colts fillies £40-45 donkeys £5-10 carrying sows £32-35 bonhams £10-14 per pair.
November 24th 1962 Cavan Association in Dublin are treated to a lecture by Dr Louis Smith entitled ‘Some Aspects of the Common Market’. Con P Smith presided and Oliver Finlay was MC.
Technical Group from ESB advise Cavan Chamber of Commerce on ways and means of lighting up the town for Christmas. They recommend 18 festoon of coloured lamps two feet apart from Connolly Street to Church Street. Floodlighting of the most prominent buildings like the Town Hall and Cathedral could also be considered. The cost of the coloured lighting will be £230 and the Chamber members will collect the town commencing on Monday.
Death of Mary Ann Tully wife of Edward Tully Gartbrattan Cavan and late of Tullyconnelly Stradone at Saint Joseph’s Nursing Home Virginia. She was mother of Father EP Tully Shercock and Mrs Gerry Burke MPSI Main Street Cavan. Known throughout the county as a woman of great Christian charity her house was a refuge for the poor and destitute in society who always got a great welcome and meals and accommodation. She is survived by her sons daughters grandchildren relatives and many friends. There was a packed and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan followed by burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Laragh.
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December 1st 1962 Collection of the town for Cavan Industrial Association following on the announcement that the Smith Group were intent on developing a 15 acre site at Annagelliffe formerly owned by Jim Mulvaney with a German firm with the aim to assemble farm machinery for export. The response was mixed with many people very sceptical of the intentions of the promoters. Bridge Street and Kelly’s Terrace John McGinnity £10 Patricia Brady Cavan House £5 Mick Crosby £5 Walter Rehill £1 Margaret Smith £1 Hughie Maguire £3 Johnny Donohoe £3 Maire T Baxter £5 Charles McCourt £1 Griffith H Black £10 Pat Bennett £5 Munster and Leinster Bank £10. Town Hall Street Marona Foster £1 Jim Scanlon £2 Kathleen Bannon £2 Stan Mullery £1 Ashe Street Michael Young £5 Benny O Rourke 5 shillings. Dublin Road Tractamotors £10 Paddy Brady Tierquin £3 Cavan Mineral Water Company £10 Jim Mulvaney £1 Liam Bogue £2-2-0. Connolly Street Paddy Donnelly £1 Benny Conaty £5 Pat McGovern £5 Madge McCabe £3 Joe Crowe Dew Drop Inn £5. Coleman Road Peter Maguire ‘Bridge Hotel’ 10 shillings Don McMullin Railway Hotel £1 Brian Wall VS £1 Seamus Gilheaney £1 Paddy Conaty £1 Jim Malone £1 Colm Smith £2 Dr Tony Farrelly Lisdarn £5-5-0 J P Mansfield £3-3-0 and Charles Lord Legaland Dairies £1. Farnham Street Dermot Morgan £3 Brigid McDonald £10 Surgeon Bertie Cullen £1 Gerry Hunt BDS £1 Dr Brian Galligan £2 Tommy McDonald Building Contractor 10 shillings Sean P O Reilly VS £3-3-0 Eamon P Halton 10 shillings Senator Thomas J Fitzpatrick Solicitor £10 Paddy Conaty UDC £2 Willie Finegan Tierquin £1 and Sean Brady Annagelliffe 10 shillings. Further donations will be published in future editions of the Anglo Celt!
Death of Eugene Smith Crubany at his residence. A man of great integrity and Christian virtue. He was an outstanding neighbour to all those in the community. Survived by his sons daughters brother relatives and many friends. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
On a wet damp sod at Breffni Park before a very good attendance who paid gate receipts of over £200 bigger stronger Virginia Blues brush aside the challenge of a much depleted Bailieborough Shamrock’s side who once again had to do battle without 1/3 of their team who are confined to college as they study for the priesthood. Ironically the tall strong young mobile Peter Pritchard was man of the match fielding high and kicking long. For Virginia Noel Kellett was their ace forward and ironically again he was Peter Pritchard’s immediate opponent. Fintan Tierney was replaced as referee by the more experienced Simon Deignan who did a fine job of refereeing a game which was hard and fair with no unsavoury incidents.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce decide to go ahead with the erection of the 1st ever Christmas lights in Cavan with the poor shopkeeper again expected to contribute to the collection which commences on Monday. Cavan UDC have agreed to pay the cost of the ESB.
Cavan Bridge Club NS Surgeon PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Owen McGovern and Father PJ Gargan.
Andy O Brien presides at debate between Loreto College and a Town team with Loreto shading the verdict. They now travel to Carrickmacross to take part in the Gael Linn Finals.
December 8th 1962 Cavan GAA County Committee announce that they are in negotiations to purchase a strip of land from Bernard Harton to give them access from the Ballinagh Road to Breffni Park. The strip of land is 60 feet in width between Coulter’s and Bogue’s. The Chairman TP O Reilly points out that sites in the area are being sold for £5 per foot and the high price being asked is in line with this criteria. Simon Deignan propose that the Committee proceed with the purchase with Jack McConnell County Registrar seconding the proposal. The question of the referee for the replayed County Senior Final was raised with Matty McNamee explaining that both Bailieboro Shamrocks and Virginia Blues agreed not to nominate Fintan Tierney and instead submit a list of four names who they would accept as referee. Simon Deignan was the only man on each of the lists and was appointed to referee the replay.
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December 22nd 1962 Bishop Austin Quinn flies home from Rome and the Vatican Council for Christmas. The Irish Bishops were received in private audience by Pope John XXIII where the Pope authorised each of the Bishops to impart his blessing and plenary indulgence to members of their flocks in Ireland on condition that they in turn pray for the Pope’s intentions. The Pope announced that he was granting a dispensation to the fast and abstinence requirement for Christmas Eve to Catholics who because of tradition were unable to honour the fast and they could now do so on Sunday 23rd December instead.
Frank N G Conaty 1 Sorrento Terrace Dalkey is appointed Technical Manager to the Irish Pigs and Bacon Commission to commence on January 1st 1963. Frank is a native of Tullymongan and brother of Paddy Conaty CC UDC and is 44 years of age . He graduated from UCD with an honours degree BSc in 1939. He was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Chemistry in 1944 and a Fellow of the Institute in 1961.
“Young’s Dublin House Wesley Street Cavan Phone 146. Best draught Guinness. Phone orders promptly delivered anywhere. List of wines to chose from the House of Morgan.”
Death of Michael ‘Mick’ Marron at his residence ‘Servite House’ Earlsvale Road. He was a member of one of Cavan ‘s oldest and most respected families. Son of the late Mr and Mrs Patrick Marren Licensed Vintner’s Connolly Street, Mick was best known for being a Legal Clerk in the practice of FE Kennedy Solicitor Main Street and was a Commissioner for Oaths in County Cavan. He had an outstanding tenor voice and was the leading boy soprano and later adult tenor in the Old Cathedral of Saints Patrick Cavan Choir under Father Willie Buchanan a native of Bridge Street. He is survived by his wife Teresa sons Pat who is studying for the priesthood and Eamon together with two sisters. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan CC was the celebrant.
Santa Claus will be driven in style by Andy Breslin in one of his vintage cars through the streets of the town to arrive at the Town Hall Cavan at 4:30 on Christmas Eve. The parade will be led by the recently reformed Cavan Boy Scout’s Band. All children must have tickets to gain admission and stewards gather in the Hall from 3:00 pm.
The Choir of the ICA entertain the crowds of shoppers on the streets of Cavan singing all of the popular hymns and carols. The collection was in aid of the Irish Council for the Blind and the response was very generous.
Paddy Egan and his family from New York are home for Christmas and staying with his parents Henry and Mrs Egan Connolly Street.
Mary Concepta Smyth eldest child of Michael and Kathleen Smyth 60 Main Street qualifies as a State Registered Nurse at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey England. Mary was educated at the Poor Clare Convent and Loreto College Cavan.
Hugh Smith Coleman Road is home to his family for Christmas accompanied by his children Hugh and Betty and sister A Grimes who is making her first visit home since emigrating just over thirty years ago.
Christmas at Cavan Bridge Club N/S Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College and Dr PD Maloney E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce who for the first time provided excellent Christmas lighting for the town announce that all businesses will re open on Friday 28th December 1962. Late contributions towards the lighting can be sent to Tom McKenna Oliver Plunkett Street Seamus Fox Main Street or Louis Blessing Licensed Vintner Main Street.
“O Connor and O Reilly Main Street beside PA Smyth’s. Cut flowers and potted plants. Can supply and deliver all your vegetable requirements for Christmas and the New Year.”
January 5th 1963 Cavan Rugby team to play Navan from Shakelton English McKay Rafferty McSherry Maguire Hannon Sweeney Nelson Swanton Foster Clarke Moore Heaney Hickey Strong and Coffey.
6th Cavan CBSI Pantomime in Town Hall for eight nights and a matinee. Past and present scouts Cavan’s best artistes with guest artistes Sean McManus star of screen stage and radio. Sunday 6th January –Sunday 13th January 1963. Matinee Sunday 6th January at 3:30 pm. Admission 3/6 Bookable 2/6 and 1/6. Phone bookings at Vera Brady’s Phone Cavan 178.
Cavan Red Cross will be providing a full Christmas dinner and entertainment for the older citizens of the town from 65 up on Sunday 25th January with free transport to and from the venue. Subscriptions can be sent to Dr V Barry County MOH Bridie Galligan or Kathleen Lunn Coleman Road Cavan.
Dermot Morgan and Maureen McDonald win the prestigious Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club.
Sister Mercy Matron Saint Felim’s Hospital thanks Father Torlac O Reilly and the students of Saint Patrick’s College. John O Connor who was Santa Claus distributed gifts and presents to the much appreciative patients assisted by the hilarious Mel Doherty. Stan Mullery and Mattie Hand who staged a most enjoyable film show. .Irish Shoe Supplies and Belturbet Golf Club. Jackson’s Garage staff who distributed cigarettes tobacco and sweets to the patients. The Mighty Avons Showband who provided the music at the dance on Saint Stephen’s Day. Liam Bogue for supplying a Christmas tree to each ward and Michael Smyth 60 Main Street for supplying and installing the public address which relayed Mass to each Ward over the Christmas period.
January 12th 1963 Rev Father George Gear Navan Road Dublin and Cathedral Road Cavan celebrates his firs Cavan Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. Afterwards he imparted his first blessing to the congregation. Father George is a son of Mr and Mrs Harry Gear Insurance Agent and was ordained in Dalgan Park Navan on December 22nd 1962. He will minister in Korea after the Summer holidays.
Don McMullin son of Mr and Mrs McMullin ‘Inishfall’ County Surgeon Cavan opens the ‘Railway Hotel ‘which he recently purchased from the Smith family. He was Manager of the Great Southern Hotel in Bundoran Hydro Hotel in Kilkee Butler Arms Waterville county Kerry. Hotel Russell Dublin and Roben’s Hotel London.
Cavan County Board celebrate winning the Ulster senior championship 1962 the McKenna Cup 1962 Ulster Junior championship 1962 with a banquet and presentation in the Crover House Hotel. Tickets are priced at £1 and are available from Paddy Donohoe ‘Saint Anthony’s’ Glenside Road or Con Smith Assistant Secretary Butlersbridge or Joe Stafford ‘Antrim Arms Hotel’ 7 Upper Drumcondra Road Dublin. There will be a special presentation to Hughie L Smith who celebrates his Silver Jubilee as Secretary Cavan County Board having been elected to the post in 1937.
Rev Father Dinny McMorrow celebrates Mass in the Poor Clare Convent Chapel later imparting his firs blessing to friends and relatives. Native of Ballinasloe, he is nephew of Mrs JJ Donohoe Rossa Place. He is a former member of the staff of Cavan Post Office and is son of Sergeant and Mrs McMorrow Ballinasloe. He is a member of the Columban Fathers and will minister in the Far East. Father Sean Lynch who also worked in Cavan Post Office and is a native of Templemore county Tipperary was also ordained on the same day December 22nd 1962. He also celebrated Mass in the Poor Clare Convent and will minister on the African missions.
Cyril Morris a member of the RAF ringing his parents Mr and Mrs Morris 19 Coleman Road on wins the prize for the best phone call home at Christmas and is rewarded with the phone conversation being recorded and played back to the entire battalion on Christmas morning.
George V Maloney is appointed Notary Public for County Cavan by the Chief Justice Cearbhaill O Dallaigh.
Pictured is Jack McConnell who is returned unopposed as Registrar of Cavan County Board
Cavan Bridge N/S George Maloney and George Fairbrother E/W Mr and Mrs O Sullivan.
Poor demand and small stock at Cavan Fair. Yearlings £25-30 two year old £48-52 three year olds £55-65 mincers £28-39. Working horses £40-£50. Knackers (dull trade). Bonhams £8-12 per pair carrying sows £30-35 casseogs £25-30.
Don McMullin new proprietor of the ‘Railway Hotel’ says “The best can cost so little at the ‘Railway Hotel’. For parties wedding breakfasts or best wines. Lunch for only 5/- for a four course meal. Phone Cavan 101”
January 19th 1963 Cavan freezes in worst snow and frost since 1947 with the Green Lake frozen to a depth of 6 inches attracting hundreds of skaters and toboggans.
Senator Tom Fitzpatrick speaking in the Seanad on the Sugar Amendment bill appeals to the Company who are vey large beneficiaries of State funds to spread out to Cavan Monaghan and other under developed area of the country.
Pictured at the annual Drumalee GFC Dinner in the Farnham Hotel are Pat Sharkey Secretary Sean Reilly Treasurer Paul Caffrey Chairman Paddy Molloy President Phil Lee County Board delegate HL Smith Secretary Cavan County Board GAA TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board PJ McGovern Jimmy Costello Micheal Greenan Assistant Secretary Tommy Molloy Michael Walsh AJ O Brien NT Cavan County Council PC Donohoe Treasurer Cavan County Board P Smith M Lynch S Fay Barney Higgins Tommy Young and Matthew Reilly.
Mick O Connell of Kerry is voted ‘footballer of the year’ by the Gaelic games writer’s association. Tom Long also of Kerry was second Tom Maguire and Gerry O Malley who won the award in 1961 were joint 3rd Des Foley was 4th Paddy Doherty of Down 5th and Dublin’s Cathal O Leary 6th.
Provider’s 1st annual staff dance will take place in the Town Hall with music by the famous Donie Collins Orchestra. Spots and novelties with admission 7/6.
Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn is among the packed attendance at the final night of the 6th Boy Scout’s Pantomime ‘Finn the Fool’ in the Town Hall. The show was produced by Father Torlac O Reilly and Father PJ Gargan Chaplain conducted the draw and returned thanks to all who supported the event saying “the cast retained their verve and enthusiasm over a long period with the show once again dogged by adverse weather conditions.
Over 150 guests attend the Red Cross Christmas Dinner and entertainment in the Town Hall. Full Christmas dinner served including wine spirits etc followed by a concert featuring Jimmy Mallon Benny O Rourke and Molly McGurk sent the guests home happy and in good spirits.
Gaelic League meeting in the ‘Railway Hotel’ features a film of the Down V Kerry All Ireland Final 1960, a ceilidhe with Seamus De Faoite as Fear an Tighe. Brian O Mordha Chairman presided and the next meeting will be on the 8th February 1963.
Lynam’s Dart Team Bridge Street defeat Derrylin at home and will travel to the county Fermanagh town for the return tonight.
January 26th 1963 Just when everything seemed back to normal after the big thaw, Cavan resident’s awake to find that another two feet of snow has fallen and there is no immediate sign of a further thaw. Drifts of snow in areas blocked all secondary roads. With gale force winds driving the snow some goats and donkeys are found dead as they froze trying to source some fodder. Cavan and Monaghan bear the brunt of the storm with buses and cars stranded and abandoned in the deep drifts. Tony Farrelly however the recently appointed Cavan County Physician gives a lesson in turning adversity into opportunity and is pictured skiing at County Cavan Golf Club. In one of the worst blizzards in centuries the country is brought to a complete halt as the Army manages to get supplies to families who have been isolated for weeks by huge snow drifts in Wicklow and Wexford.
Death of Cardinal Godfrey Archbishop of Westminster and Primate of England aged 73 at his residence in Westminster following a heart attack. Pope John XXIII praises the work of the cardinal before going to his private chapel to pray for the repose of his soul.
Matt Lynch and Mick Higgins co trainers of the Cavan Senior county team Ulster Champions 1962 are each made a presentation of a canteen of cutlery at the GAA banquet in Crover House Hotel.
Matt Rudden who is banned from participating in the NACAI sponsored Ulster Cross Country is the impressive winner of the AAAI Quinlan Cup in Tullamore in bitterly cold weather conditions on an icy surface covered in 4 inches of newly fallen snow. Matt took over the lead on the first lap and scorched around the track leading all the way. The Saint Augustine’s man came home 400 yards ahead of Harry O Gorman the national ten mile champion and C O Gorman all from Saint Augustine’s who won the team prize. Matt completed the gruelling run in an impressive 34 minutes and 7 seconds with Harry O Gorman clocking 35:30 just 17 seconds ahead of his brother Charlie. Saint Conleth’s Laois were 2nd team while the Curragh AC were a close 3rd.
Jackson’s Garage host a film show demonstrating the proper safe use of chain saws and the maintenance of the equipment in the Railway Hotel.
February 1st 1963 Cavan Urban Council’s waterworks foreman Tommy O’Reilly The Regal tells the Anglo Celt that the Council will continue to turn off the water at night as there are numerous burst pipes on the mains and this problem is compounded by householders leaving on taps at night to avoid frozen pipes and taps. Tommy adds that the reservoir is now dangerously low.
Darts is the sport of choice in the cold spell with Pat Donohoe’s Commercial Bar team travelling to Kilnaleck to outclass Paddy O Reilly’s Bar 5-4 in an epic encounter in which the travelling to and from the event was described as hazardous. The return match takes place in the Commercial Bar Bridge Street to night.
Lynam’s Dart Club Bridge Street 1963 Chairman John Walsh Secretary Chris Kavanagh Treasurer Michael Lynam . Committee Michael Sexton John Johnston Johnny Burns Tommy Murray Pat Kinsella P Jermyn George Leinster. Captain of the team will be Jackie Jermyn for the year 1963.
Many householders are out early putting out crumbs for the birds many of them dying from starvation in the present freezing conditions.
Sudden death of Bernard Young Keelagh Ballyhaise at the Surgical Hospital. Survived by his wife sons brothers sister relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise to Cullies cemetery.
France once again veto Britain’s proposed entry into the Common Market with bitter words being exchanged between Edward Heath Britain’s chief negotiator and President Charles De Gaulle. Sean Lemass the Irish Prime Minister who hoped to lead Ireland into the Common Market says that “in view of our special trading relationship with Britain Ireland’s application will be shelved until the impasse with Britain’s entry is sorted out”
Parking fines to be introduced in Dublin and Dun Laoghaire for the first time. It is reported that the legislation will allow for fines up to 10/- with only a period of three weeks to pay or risk imprisonment. All offences in the greater Dublin metropolitan area apply to both cars and buses.
Cavan Gaels are holding their annual dinner and social in the Farnham Hotel on Thursday 7th February 1963 with tickets 15- available from Sean Galligan Secretary Cathedral Road.
The ten o clock Mass in the Cathedral was said for the deceased members of Cavan GAA. Father PJ Gargan later kicked off the Convention in the Courthouse by reciting a decade of the rosary. Chairman TP O Reilly Vice Chairman TJ O Reilly Cootehill Registrar Jack McConnell Secretary Hugh L Smyth Assistant Secretary Con Smith Butlersbridge Treasurer PC Donohoe Central Council Delegate Simon Deign who defeated Victor Sherlock 61-59 with two spoiled votes. Delegates to Ulster Council Andy O Brien NT and Sean Moriarity NT Ballinagh.
Francis McDermott a native of Larah and running in the colours of Warwickshire finishes in 15th place in the English Inter Counties Cross Country in which there was a top class field of 360 mostly Empire games and British Internationals at Caversham Park Reading. Finishing behind Francie who is attached to the Coventry Godiva Club were former World Mile record holder Derek Ibbotson Stan Eldon Martin Hyman. 1st Tim Johnston 2nd Basil Heatley 3rd Gerry North. Warwickshire finished 2nd team. Francie announced after the race that he was returning home to live and work in Dublin and would compete as an AAAI athlete joining the famous Donore Harriers. He is banned from defending his NACAI Ulster title but will represent Donore in the All Ireland Cross Country. Meanwhile Larah depleted by the defection of so many of their Dublin based runners to the AAAI are having trouble fielding a team for the forthcoming Ulster Cross Country and have named newcomers Eamon Tully Maudabawn Jim Cochrane Kill and Tommy Cullivan. TP O Callaghan Bailieboro is raging hot favourite to win the title.
Butlersbridge GFC 1963 President Michael Browne and J Masterson Chairman Tommy Browne Vice Chairman Sean O Hare Treasurers Brendan Farrell and Benny Henry Secretary Gerry Farrell.
Sister Mercy returns thanks to Father Torlac Mel Doherty and guest star Sean McManus for their serving up of the hit show ‘Finn The Fool’ in Saint Phelim’s Hospital on the last Friday in January. The show was a great boost to the patients and was staged by the Society despite the impassable weather conditions prevailing.
Annual General Meeting of the Angler’s Association in the Farnham Hotel.
“Washing machines vacuum cleaners polishers and steam irons by Hoover. Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88.”
February 8th 1963 Death of Cardinal John Dalton Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland in a Dublin Nursing Home after a few days illness. He recently attended the funeral of his great friend Cardinal Godfrey in London three weeks ago. Native of Claremorris County Mayo he was the 111th successor of Saint Patrick and was aged 80 years. The Pope greeted the news with great sadness and described Cardinal Dalton as ‘an adornment of Ireland’ and thanked him for the work he had accomplished at the recent Vatican Council. The college of Cardinals is now reduced to 81 of which 29 are Italians. He was ordained for the Diocese of Dublin in 1908. He was the first Connaught man in 188 years to be appointed Archbishop of Armagh and the only priest from the Diocese of Dublin to attain the honour. He was educated in Saint Colman’s Claremorris Holy Cross Clonliffe Dublin and Rome. Although never a student in Maynooth he was a professor there for thirty years 1912-1942 after which he was appointed Co Adjutor Bishop of Meath succeeding Dr Mulvaney in 1943. In 1946 he succeeded the legendary Cardinal McRory as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. In 1953 he was appointed Cardinal Archbishop by Pope Pius XII and his red hat now hangs in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh along with his predecessors. He was laid to rest with full church and state honours and is buried close to the walls of his beloved Cathedral in Armagh.
Michael N Conlon Cork County Manager is appointed Chief Operations Manager of the Pigs and Bacon Commission. Aged only 36 and native of Athlone, Michael started his career as Town Clerk Cavan he was later appointed to Louth County Council before being appointed Town Clerk Ennis and later Secretary Tipperary South Riding. He was appointed Manager Cork County Council at 33 becoming the youngest County Manager in Ireland.
Pictured are Phil Lee representing Drumalee and Hugh ‘Bud’ McNamara representing Cavan Gael’s at the recent Cavan GAA Convention in the Courthouse Cavan.
Meeting of Darts League Officers in The Old Mill Bar. Chairman Packy Phair Secretary Chris Kavanagh. Committee Willie Doonan T Rudden J Brady V Reilly B McKiernan Peter Clarke C McGovern M Brady and PJ O Reilly.
Cavan Branch Comalthas Ceolteoiri Eireann AGM in Ulster Arms. Chairman Dr Brian Galligan Secretary Miss R Butler Treasurer Aidan J Timmons NT and Brendan Dunne Auditor Brian Coleman Registrar Teddy McCormack.
Death of Susan Kelly Breffni Park Lane at a young age. She was a member of an old distinguished well known Cavan family. She was known for her outstanding Christian piety and was extremely generous and hospitable. She was wife of Paddy Kelly well know Hackney driver. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Ryan E/W JP Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Cavan Golf Club 1963 President Surgeon BT Cullen Captain Owen McGovern NT Secretary Jack Binchey Assistant Secretary Dermot Morgan Treasurer Brian Coleman. Committee Tommy Aylmer Jack Brady Phil Cullivan Liam Bogue Seamus Fox Tom C Hickey Edward T O Hanlon William P O Hanlon Dr FPE Smith and Niall Walsh. Ladie’s section President Dorie Smith Captain Dolie Brady Secretary Maisie Magee Assistant Secretary Carmel McDonald Treasurer Molly Finegan Committee Cissie Blessing Philomena Coleman Margaret English Kathleen Kenny Una Smith Bridie Smyth outgoing Captain ,Kathleen Sullivan Connie McEntee Kathleen Morgan and Joan O Hanlon.
Cavan Rugby team play Navan in Navan from Shakelton Moore Foster Swanton Tolan Coffey Sweeney Harrison Nelson Markey English McSherry Kelly O Donnell Strong and McLoughlin.
Pictured at the annual dinner and dance of Cavan Guild ICA Olive Black Vice President Miss J King Mrs J Dawson Federation President Molly Finegan Federation Secretary M Smyth Secretary Nellie McIntyre Treasurer JH Faris Federation Vice President Annie Brady Guild Editor J Black ‘An Grianan’ Dorie Smith Association Vice President.
February 16th 1963 Surgeon Cullen is appointed Captain of the Irish Trout Angling team to compete in the Home International at Lough Levan Scotland. Dr H O Connell Manorhamilton is the new President replacing G Wilson also from Manorhamilton.
District Justice Philip Lavery retires as District Justice for the Cavan/Monaghan area which he served for an incredible 41 years. He qualified as a Solicitor in 1914 and was the eldest of a family all eminent in the Legal and Medical fields. He was son of well known Irish Republican Patrick Lavery Armagh and began his career as District Justice in Castlerea under the British rule before being appointed to Cavan/Monaghan at the foundation of the State. He is brother of Justice Cecil Lavery of the Supreme Court Dr Francis Lavery Professor of Ophthalmology UCD and Eye Specialist at Saint Vincent’s and The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital Dublin Rev Dom Brendan Lavery Dominican Abbey Bath and Hugh Lavery Solicitor Bath. He will be succeeded as District Justice Cavan/Monaghan by James Patrick Gilvarry.
Long debate at Cavan Urban Council as the County Manager outlines his plans to spend £130 on the development of the Town Hall Car Park with Johnny Murray reminding the Manager that he had the responsibility to spend the money where it was most urgently needed like cleaning up and converting the recently acquired Egg Market to a Car Park. M/S Murray O Rourke and Conaty voted to spend the money on the Egg Market but the Manager got his way and the Council on a majority voted to develop the Town Hall Car Park.
Ray Carolan will make his debut for Ulster against Connaught in the Railway Cup Semi Final at Countess Marckievicz Park Sligo when he will be opposed by Connaught debutant and old Saint Jarlath’s foe John Morley. Carolan will be partnered by Sean Ferriter Donegal who is also making his Railway Cup debut. The team will be captained by Jim McDonnell Cavan who will man the left half back berth. Team Thady Turbett Gabriel Kelly Leo Murphy Pat Rice Tony Morris Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Ray Carolan Sean Ferriter Sean O Neill Jody O Neill Paddy Doherty Jimmy Whan Jim McCartan and Brian Morgan.
Presentations are made to Sean and Marie Galligan and Cathal and Anne Young on the occasion of their recent marriages at the well attended and enjoyable Cavan Gaels annual dinner and social in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are Hughie L Smyth Secretary Cavan County Board Paddy Conaty Chairman Cavan Gaels GFC Jack Smallhorne Tommy Garvey Paddy McGowan Maurice Brady Treasurer T M Gilroy Vice Chairman AJ O Brien Chairman Cavan Oliver Plunkett’s Tommy Hughes Secretary Hugh McNamara County Board Rep Tommy Smith Secretary Cavan Oliver Plunkett’s and Timmy Murphy Vice Chairman.
Death of Helen McDonnell 6-8 Main Street Cavan. She was a highly respected resident and was known for her kind decent disposition and charitable retiring nature. She was wife of the famous Pat McDonnell former Chairman and member for Clann Na Poblachta on Cavan Urban Council and proprietor of McDonnell’s Bakery and shops at 6-8 Main Street and 61 Main Street beside Smyth’s. She is survived by her sons Brendan Linus Patrick and John daughters Marcella and Kitty relatives neighbours and a wide circle of friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Patrick and Felim’s Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Gaels and Cavan CYMS join forces in the promotion of Bingo in the Town Hall for a week with the final night prize being a trip to Lourdes.
Ethna Smith wins 1st place in the Dublin Health Authority Examinations scoring 1,295 marks out of a possible 1,400. Ethna was also successful in the recent examinations for Clerk Typists Cavan County Council. She was educated at Saint Clare’s National School and Cavan Technical School. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Smith Glenside Road.
Very poor demand at Cavan Fair with prices well down while stocks were large. Yearlings £25-30 2 year old £38-44 3 years old £50-60 milch cows £38-45 springers £50-65 working horses £40-45 donkies £8-12 carrying sows £27-10-0 to £32 and bonhams £9 per pair.
February 23rd 1963 Diamond Jubilee of Rev Mother Mary Columba Poor Clare Convent Cavan . Teacher and Sacristan she is popular with her colleagues and pupils alike. Native of Lavey she entered the Convent in Cavan in August 1900 and was professed a nun in February 1903 by Father Judge PP Crosserlough deputising for the Bishop of Kilmore Dr McGennis who was ill. She is sister of Mother Mary Pius Superior Holy Faith Glasnevin for over fifty years. She is a niece of the renowned Father John Boylan PP Crosserlough.
Pictured is Charlie Heaslip Carrickaboy well known cattle breeder who won the Reserve Supreme Champion at the RDS in Dublin with ‘Denn Whirlwind’. He later sold the reserve champion to Dovea Eastern Cattle Breeding Society Thurles for £450.
Mary Ellen Carroll widow 61 College Street is awarded £3,500 and costs in her action against Thomas Brady Cootehill County Cavan in the High Court in Dublin. She took the action following the death of her husband Patrick ‘Packy’ who was a passenger in the car owned by Mr Brady which crashed and collided with a lorry just outside Carrickmacross on Monday October 30th 1961 causing the death of her husband. Justice Kenny directed that Mrs Carroll be paid £1,998 and the remainder in varying amounts to her five children. Tom F O Higgins SC with Mr P Smith instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor was for Mrs Carroll PJ Kennedy and Sons Solicitors represented Mr Thomas Brady.
Rev Vincent Cunningham SCA on a short holiday with Frank Betty and Mary O Neill 10 Highfield Road. Prior to his ordination Father Vincent was a clerical officer at Cavan Railway Station.
Dr Brian Galligan Aidan Timmons and Brendan Dunne joint Treasurers Cavan CCE are pictured at the meeting to announce details of the forthcoming Ulster Fleadh Cheoil at Cootehill Technical School.
Death of Andrew Mallon 6 College Street at the residence of his niece Saint George’s Square Dundalk. He was a member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected families and was a pig dealer by trade. He was known all over the country for his integrity and good judgement and was deservedly held in the highest esteem. Despite the unsociable hours of his trade he never missed a day to visit the Cathedral and he was one of the most prominent members of the Holy Family Confraternity. Excellent tenor voice he was a member of the old Cathedral Choir under Father Willie Buchanan and was also a prominent member of Cavan Choral Society which was also directed by his good friend and Bridge Street neighbour Father Willie Buchanan. He is survived by his brothers Edward Louis and Jimmy sisters Katie and Molly nephews and nieces. There was an overflow attendance of people from all over Ireland at the funeral and removal at Cavan’s Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father PJ McManus CC officiated.
Jim McDonnell captains Ulster to victory over Connaught in the Railway Cup semi final at Countess Marckievicz Park Sligo. Ray Carolan and Sean Ferriter were excellent in the second half and ensured a strangely lethargic Ulster forward line of enough procession to win the tie. Carolan outplayed his old rival John Morley who faded after a promising start. Paddy Doherty had a complete off day with close in frees but the all Cavan half back line of Tony Morris Tom Maguire man of the match and captain supreme Jim McDonnell was the rock on which this victory was fashioned. Ulster will now play Leinster in the Railway Cup Final on Saint Patrick’s Day. Leinster ousted the favourites Munster out of the competition after footballer of the year Mick O Connell missed a penalty and Des Foley scored a last minute goal for Leinster.
Saint Patrick’s College have a great win over Saint Eunan’s Letterkenny 2-6 to 3-2 after conceding two goals in the opening five minutes of the semi final in Irvinstown thus qualifying for their third consecutive McRory Cup Final where they will play Saint Coleman’s Newry. Team A Clerkin Rory Toal Ray Dunne Raymond Carroll P Traynor Peter Pritchard Philip Fitzsimmons B Donohoe S Cullen Johnny Cusack Paddy Lyons P Keogan L Coyle Noel Brady Michael Fagan. Sub Frank McKiernan for Rory Toal.
Cavan Town Handball Tommy Sheridan lost to Ciaran Cullivan 16-21 21-18 11-21 Sean Woods beat Michael Jermyn 21-14 21-12 21-17. Next Sunday John Kennedy will play Dr Brian Galligan and Henry Smith takes on John McNiffe. In the Gael Linn Final Henry Smith beat Seamus McCormack 47-14.
The unbeatable and unbeaten TP O Callaghan Bailieboro is the winner of the Cavan Cross Country event at Ballyhaise. Eamon Tully Ballyhaise was 2nd JP Cullivan Lavey 3rd. Boy’s J Donoghue Laragh Cyril Mullin Laragh Paddy Neill Ballyhaise and John Donohoe Ballyhaise.
“New hairdressing salon at 86 Main Street opposite the Farnham Arms Hotel opening on Monday 11th March proprietor Margaret Kelly nee Kitson. Excellent attention guaranteed”.
Father Sean O Reilly and Gwen Arnold win the Open competition for the McQuillan Cup at Cavan Bridge Club. Club competition N/S Kathy Brady and Maura Cullen E/W Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan.
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Roarty 58 Bray Avenue New Jersey USA. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Frank Fitzpatrick 2 Breffni Terrace and was over 45 years in America. She is survived by her husband John five sons two daughters brother John New Jersey and Joseph ‘Bendy’ College Street.
Death of Garda William J Johnson Emyvale Belturbet and late of 23 Farnham Street at his residence Stanley Bungalows Monaghan. Joined the force in June 1921 and served in Cloyne Buttevant Kilmore county Roscommon Belturbet and Cavan town before going to Emyvale in 1956. Native of Stranoden county Monaghan, he served 18 years in Belturbet. He was a very capable polite and civil officer who carried out his duties with great integrity and decency popular with both the general public and his colleagues. He is survived by his wife Maureen two sons Mervyn Cavan and Derek Monaghan. A guard of honour of civic guards under Superintendent John Collins escorted the remains from Stranoden Church to the adjoining cemetery.
March 1st 1963 Because of the severe winter Bishop Austin Quinn announces that he is suspending the Lenten fast for all days of Lent apart from Ashe Wednesday and the days of Holy Week. He asks people to go to Mass or say the Stations of the Cross praying for the Pope’s intention and the ultimate success of the Second Vatican Council.
Death of John J Sheridan Farnham. He is survived by his wife son daughters brother sister relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Patrick’s Drumcor to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Musical Society present the musical extravaganza ‘The Pirate’s of Penzance ’by Gilbert and Sullivan in the Town Hall Cavan for eight nights. Admission 3/6 reserved 2/6 and 1/-. Booking at McGinnity’s Travel Coleman Road.
Death of Thomas ‘Tommy’ Young after a short illness at his residence ‘Dublin House’ Wesley Street at the age of 80. He was a native of Drumcrave where he was educated. Deeply involved in the affairs of Cavan GAA. He played in Cavan with Behey Benburbs and later Cavan Slashers. He won a Dublin Junior Championship with Hibernian Knights in 1907 before returning home to establish his own business in Wesley Street ‘The Dublin House’ in 1908 and he has been in business there ever since. Besides playing with Behey Benburb’s and Cavan Slasher’s, Tommy was a member and captain of the senior county team. He was deeply involved in the affairs of Cavan GAA and was one of the main movers in the quest to acquire and develop Breffni Park in 1923. He was later actively involved in the Breffni Park re development in 1952 and represented Cavan Slasher’s on the Cavan County Board for many years. In business he was known for his decency integrity and discipline not tolerating excesses of any kind. He is survived by his son Michael former Chairman of Cavan UDC Cathal Solicitor Dublin Anthony Galway daughters in law Beatty nee Sweeney and Ann. Tommy was brother of Father Joe Young PP Laurence O Toole Parish Dublin and the late Father Michael Young PP Denn. He was uncle of Father Joe Young Drumkilly Father John A Young CC Ballinamore and Rev Charles Young CC Los Angeles. Family friend Father PJ Gargan officiated at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim where there was a large and representative attendance. Cavan Gaels formed a guard of honour with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Captain’s Prize (Dermot Morgan’s) 1st Maura Maloney and Dr E McQuade 2nd Liam Bogue and Mattie Corcoran.
Very active Chamber of Commerce decide to embark in organising their first Saint Patrick’s Day Parade which will be immediately preceded by a ‘Buy Irish Week’ with each premises in the town entering a window display for the Jim Scanlon Cup.
Dog and Gun Club members and beaters meet at Andy McConnell’s Kesh Bar for fox hunt in the Araghan area.
Kathleen Brady Francis Street will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Club taking place in 23 Farnham Street next week.
March 8th 1963 Cavan Musical Society feature Paul Deegan as Frederick in the tenor lead after his hit performance in the same role at the Saint Louis Convent Rathmines. The leading soprano role of Mabel is played by Morna McMullin daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph McMullin late County Surgeon ‘Inishfall ‘Church Street Cavan. Morna was trained by Dennis Noble and Michael O Higgins and both Morna and Paul are members of the world famous Rathmines and Rathgar Musical Society. The Musical Director is Father ABC McGrath while the Producers are Phil Cullivan and Jack Binchey.
Louis Blessing Main Street is elected Vice President of the Irish Vintner’s Association. Louis is the holder of two senior All Ireland football medals won in 1933 and 1935 with his native Cavan..
Blaise Treacey will replace the late Patrick Flynn as County Cavan Home Assistance Officer. He is presently Town Clerk of Carrickmacross.
Alfred E Hughes City Hall Cashel a native of Letterkenny replaces John McGinley now in Sligo as Town Clerk Cavan Urban Council.
Work progressing slowly on the £200,000 Cavan Engineering Works at Annagelliffe after the harsh winter spell. When complete the factory will produce heavy agricultural machinery.
“Musical instruments including guitars banjos accordions tin whistles. Cash or easy payments. Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88”.
Cavan Angler’s Club 1963 Chairman Vincent Bartley Vice Chairman Tom McConville Secretary Sean Young Assistant Secretary Norman Cinnamond and Treasurer Johnny Donohoe.
Saint Patrick’s College have a complete off day as they fail miserably 2-8 to 0-2 to defend their McRory Cup in the final at wet and soggy Pearse Park Ballybay. Not only were Saint Colman’s vastly superior but Cavan were prevented from a total wipe out by the inaccuracy of the Newry attack which shot 18 wides as against 2 for Cavan. Saint Colman’s led by 1-5 to 0-1 at the interval. Johnny Cusack was the only scorer for Cavan pointing from close in frees in both halves. Amidst scenes of unbridled jubilation Father PV Mallon President of the Ulster Council presented the McRory trophy to Saint Colman’s captain Larry Powell immediately after the game.
Andy J O Brien is elected Treasurer of the Ulster Council GAA after 20 years service as a delegate for Cavan at the annual Convention in Ballinascreen county Derry. Padraig McFlynn of Down and Henry Casey of Donegal were re elected Chairman and Vice Chairman for the 3rd successive year.
Tommy Hughes is prevailed upon to take charge of the whistle in Ballyhaise’s 1-11 to 2-4 victory over Cavan Gaels on Sunday. Mike Duggan is once again the star for the homesters with uncle Larry contributing the vital goal. Best for the Gaels were Michael Jermyn Brendan Keaney Gerry Carroll. Scorers John Sheridan 1-1 Teddy O Neill 1-0 Larry Ready 0-1 PJ Carroll 0-1 and Joe Connolly 0-1.Paddy O Reilly from Church Street was sound in the Gael’s goal and Sean Brady a clerical student in Maynooth and former Stradone star was outstanding at full back for the town team.
Donie Fay continues to grab the headlines for Drumalee when the homesters hammer pointless Drumavaddy 4-9 to 0-3 in the Cavan Junior League. A presentation was made to Drumalee stalwart Paddy Smith who starred in the game on the occasion of his emigration to England on Monday. Scorers for Drumalee Donie Fay 1-4 Dessie Agnew 2-0 Seamus Reilly 1-1 Sean Brady 0-2 and Sean Woods 0-2. Drumavaddy replied per Jim Clarke. John Duggan of Ballyhaise was the referee of a sporting one side contest played in windy wet condition.
TP O Callaghan Bailieboro runs away with the Ulster senior cross country in Armagh coming home unchallenged to keep his unbeaten run intact. Tom Cullivan Larah ran a mighty race to finish second with Eamon Tully 5th leading Cavan to team victory with Derry the favourites second Antrim 3rd. The Cavan counters were TP O Callaghan 1st Tom Cullivan 2nd Eamon Tully 5th L McConnell 10th J Carr 12th and Tom Monahan 17th. The surprise of the Youth race was the performance of Cavan and Laragh’s A Smith who only took up the sport 1 month ago yet managed to finish the gruelling course in 2nd place. He is the first Laragh athlete to finish in the top three since Laragh won the event in 1959. 1st M Lynch Derry 2nd A Smith Cavan 3rd M Curran Derry. Teams Oak Leaf Derry 2nd Laragh AC Cavan and 3rd Corrigan AC Belfast. The ban on athletes competing in the AAAI competitions continues to limit the quality of athletes competing in the Ulster Championship which is run under NACAI rules.
Brian Wall MRCVSI purchases the premises of Olive O Reilly widow of the late John Joe in Town Hall Street paying £2,500 for the property which he will convert into an office. PN Smith had carriage of sale and PJ O Reilly was the Auctioneer. It is believed that Olive and her family are going to reside in Dublin.
Cavan Bridge Club N.S Fr Sean O Reilly and Dermot Morgan E/W Mr and Mrs Arnold.
Young Turlough Smith from Drumalee is presently caring for a carrier pigeon which landed in his back garden exhausted on Saturday last. The pigeon has a ring with number NUMW 25B1609 attached.
Successful Dog and Gun hunt at Araghan with two foxes killed and two seriously injured escaping!
Efforts to revive Cavan Show with PN Smith Chairman and Richard Black Secretary addressing the shareholders and interested parties in the Farnham Hotel. The show was first held in 1900 and has been run every year since that date barring last year and 1958. There is not enough money in the kitty to pay decent prizes and very few young volunteers coming forward with the energy and enthusiasm to take the venture over.
Peter ‘Pee’ Galligan well known Porter and accordion player retires from his position as Porter Saint Phelim’s Hospital after 37 years distinguished service. He was extremely well known and popular with patients visitors and fellow staff who all clubbed together to make a suitable presentation wishing Pee many years of happy retirement after a job well done.
Death of Mrs Mary R Tully 7 Tullac Mongan at the age of 34 at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. She was a member of the O Mahoney family one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected families and had been ill only for a very short time. She was wife of the very popular Paddy Tully well known Usher and Caretaker in the Magnet Cinema. She is survived by her husband Paddy sons Michael and Tony daughters Mary Bridie and Helen brothers sisters relatives and many friends and good neighbours. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Musical Society score a spectacular success with their fourth production ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ in the packed to capacity Town Hall on each of the eight nights. Paul Deegan as Frederick and Morna McMullin as Mable brought a touch of professionalism and pure class to the production which lifted the performance of the other artistes to a whole new level of magnificent singing skilful acting and imaginative production. Phil Cullivan is at his brilliant best as Major General Stanley indeed Phil’s very presence on the stage is awe inspiring as is his singing. George Maloney so fearsome in appearance and manner makes an excellent Pirate King. He is to be congratulated in the way he modified his natural tenor voice to the baritone of the role. As the Pirate King’s Lieutenant Joe Connolly fully lives up to his reputation as the find of last year’s Patience and the sky is the limit for this young talented performer. Sean Bergin’s natural sense of comedy stands him in great stead in his role as the Sergeant of Police. The part fits him like a glove and the marching singing and drill of his stalwart men is one of the highlights of the show. Maisie Magee comes out from her usual front of house role to give a sterling performance as Ruth a pirate maid calls for considerable acting and singing ability and her duet with Frederick and Mabel singing ‘Paradox’ is the outstanding highlight of a triumphal performance. General Stanley’s daughters Airmid O Hanlon Edith Sheila McGinnity Kate and Ann Dowling Isabel. Their glamorous appearance and reaction to the events unfolding on the stage knit the entire show together bringing principals and chorus together in a delightful tapestry of art and genius. Great credit is due to Phil Cullivan and Jack Binchey for their delightful interpretation and presentation in a well lit and beautifully costumed show that has given hours of pleasure and entertainment a new generation of Gilbert and Sullivan fans. Great credit is due to the back stage crew of MJ ‘Sonny’ Magee Niall Walsh and Dr FPE Smith. Father ABC McGrath must be the most satisfied man in Cavan this week after his patience expertise and hours of practice paid off to produce a show that must surely have exceeded all his own expectations and hopes. On the piano he led a small talented orchestra with Miss K Scanlon on violin and Colm Smith on the drums. The costumes were by PJ Burke Dublin in the capable hands of Maureen Hand Costume Mistress. Smyth’s Electrical supplied the lighting with the affable Tommy O Donnell in charge of the switchboard. Ladie’s Chorus Annie Brady Mary Flood Dolie Cullivan C Kitson Teresa Kitson Mary Lovett Maeve McDonald M McEvoy Josephine McGinnity D McMullin Joan O Hanlon A Smallhorne M Smyth and Margaret Sullivan. Men’s Chorus Ivan Black Hugo Cafferty Eamonn Cooke Liam Cooke Tommy Garvey Danny Kelly J Kennedy Leo McDonald Peter McGinnity Don McMullin F Mulloy R Murray Tommy Ruddy John Sharkey Paddy Smallhorne Michael ‘Darkie’ Smith and Brian Sullivan.
March 15th 1963 Domestic staff at Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn down tools when they discover that their menu is different to that served to the rest of the staff. Apparently the doctors are receiving chicken three times a week while the nurses and other staff were receiving chicken only once a week. The problem now is that the domestic staff are not receiving any more chicken and the entire 19 of them immediately walked out on discovering the discrimination. County Council staff from the Courthouse were drafted in to peel spuds and generally clean and serve the meals to the patients. A compromise was reached over night and the typists and clerks returned to their duties in the Courthouse while the domestic staff returned to Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn where they will work and eat chicken again at least once a week..
Bombshell as it is announced that Cavan Drama Festival not to take place this year as there is trouble in appointing a suitable adjudicator and other logistic problems. Despite a last minute intervention by Ray McNally the committee decided to postpone the event until March 1964.
Cavan County Council announce that they need £3/4 million to bring the hospital services in the County up to national acceptable standards. Saint Felim’s Hospital requires expenditure on the building of £ ½ million while it is estimated that the proposed new Surgical Unit adjoining Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn will cost over £ ¼ million.
W Burrowes Dublin and T Crowley Belfast are the winners of the prestigious open competition for the Cullen Cup at County Cavan Bridge Club. J Sheerin and George Curran Clones were runners up. Dermot Morgan Captain and Surgeon Bertie and Maura Cullen are pictured presenting the trophy to the winners in the Farnham Hotel.
Mike Duggan from Ballyhaise continues to press for a position on the Cavan senior panel after another outstanding display in Ballyhaise’s exciting draw 2-5 to 1-8 against near neighbours Butlersbridge. Scorers for the Bridge Con Smith 0-5 frees John Sheanon 1-0 Ken Browne 0-2 Kevin Smith 0-1 while Ballyhaise replied through man of the match Mike Duggan 0-3 B Spring 0-2 frees Ted Duggan 1-0 and J Donohoe 1-0. Referee in Butlersbridge was the impeccable John Johnston Cavan.
Drumavaddy gain their first points in the Junior League with a well merited win against visitors Cavan Gaels 1-8 to 1-6 in a thrilling sporting encounter played in desperate weather conditions on a very greasy surface. The only jarring note was the non appearance of the appointed referee and the hour long delay in appointing Tommy Hughes to take charge without a whistle for over 40 minutes of this fine sporting encounter with both teams giving of their best. Best for the Gaels were Donal Crowe Gerry Carroll and Dick Mulcahy in defence. At midfield the sturdy George Crowe was outstanding. In the forward line John Sullivan Jackie Sheridan Tommy Smith and PJ Carroll were in form despite the sleet and rain falling throughout. Scorers for the Gael’s were John Sullivan 1-0 Tommy Smith 0-4 frees PJ Carroll and Jackie Sheridan 0-1 each.
Pictured is Harry O Dowd the Sligo and Cavan Gaels player who is now lining out for Shercock in the Junior League.
Sean McCormack is voted ‘boxer of the tournament’ at the Ritz Killeshandra after his incredible comeback in his bout against the experienced Hugh Cosgrove from Cootehill when he fought back in the last round to shade the decision with the capacity crowd on their feet with excitement. Sean was later presented with a pair of boxing boots sponsored by Toggy Connolly Cavan.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce announce that their first ever Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will march anti clockwise from the Courthouse up College Street down Connolly Street Main Street Church Street and back by the Cathedral to the Courthouse. A colour party from the local FCA will lead the parade followed by marching units led by the Drumcrow War Pipers. There are over forty floats entered in the parade and Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhain will stage dancing exhibitions at strategic points along the route.
Among the distinguished guests at the close of the musical extravaganza ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ in Cavan Town Hall were the Bishop of Kilmore Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn and the Bishop of Meath Most Rev Dr Kyne. Seamus Fox the outstanding MC for Cavan Musical Society returned thanks to all who contributed in any way to the outstanding success of the eight days of musical excellence.
March 23rd 1963 Pat Hand of Owen Roe Cavan fails in his appeal at Cavan Circuit Court in his damages case against JJ Smith Contractor when Judge R McLoughlin apportions full blame to Pat for not removing his foot when working with a chisel to knock three to four steps at Farnham Estate on the 10th October 1961 as a result of which he incurred serious injuries to his foot.
Pictured is Benny Cafferty receiving the TJ Connolly trophy from the donor after he beat Kieran Cullivan in the snooker final at Cavan CYMS.
Dr PD Maloney Gerry Hunt Gwyen Arnold and Dr E McQuade pictured after Cavan beat Kells in the Regional Finals at Virginia and will represent the region in the All Ireland finals.
Death of Brigid Brady Castletara. Survived by her sons daughters relatives and wide circle of friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Bridget O Reilly College Street at Lisdarn Hospital. She was an extremely decent woman and well known throughout the area for her Christian virtue and acts of charity and hospitality. Predeceased by her husband Richard some years ago she is survived by her son Tommy formerly engineer in McCarren’s and Monery daughter in law and grandchildren. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Ballinagh cemetery.
Death of Katie O Reilly relict of Peter 21 Connolly Street Cavan. She was extremely popular and well known being a member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected families. Survived by her daughters Dolly and Maggie brothers sister relations neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade goes ahead despite the downpour in very wet and poor conditions. It was decided before the start to exclude the children dressed in light blouses and shirts. Large crowds gathered along the way waving national flags and emblems. Dancing exhibition moved indoors to Cavan Town Hall and the De La Salle School where the competitions took place. ‘Johnny Brady’s’ in the centre of Cavan won the ‘Buy Irish Window Display’ and were presented with the Jim Scanlon Cup by the donor Jim Scanlon Jewellers and Watchmakers Town Hall Street. The parade was led by the FCA and the Drumcrow War Pipers followed by the Irish American Society Boy Scout’s Accordion Band Mullahoran Flagelot Band Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan and the children of Saint Joseph’s Industrial School Poor Clare Convent. There were over forty floats but far too many cars lorries and farming machinery which took ages to pass in the wet and wintry conditions. Winners of the Dancing Competitions included Fitzpatrick School Cavan and Clones Power School of Dancing and Saint Joseph’s School Cavan. The adult section was dominated by Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan Oldcastle Dancers and Saint Mary’s Troop all the way from Castlefinn county Donegal. There was 51 entries in the Window Display competition and the overall winners was ‘Johnny Brady’s’. ‘General and Public Houses George Fegan’s 2nd F Morris Main Street. Chemist and Hairdressers Maura Baxter Bridge Street 2nd Connolly’s Chemists. Radio and Electrical 1st JW Morris Main Street 2nd WE Berney Connolly Street. Confectionary Sweets and Stationers 1st Tommy Reilly ‘The Regal’ 2nd Betty and Maggie Hickey. Drapery and Shoes 1st Johnny Brady’s 2nd Toggy Connolly. Jewellers and Fancy Goods Jim Scanlon Town Hall Street 2nd AH Smith Main Street. Butcher’s Mick Crosby Bridge Street.
Cavan Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann 1963 Chairman Aidan Timmons NT Vice Chairman Sean Lee Kilconny Belturbet Treasurer B Brady Coras Point Secretary Rosaleen Butler Cavan Post Office Honary Auditors Dr Brian Galligan and Louis Blessing.
Ulster with a much changed team and captained by Jim McDonnell Cavan win their 7th Railway Cup title when they defeated Leinster 2-8 to 1-9 before an attendance of 19,000 at Croke Park. Ulster led by 2-4 to 0-5 at the interval. The hurling final between Leinster and Munster finished in a draw and will be replayed on Easter Sunday. The holders Leinster finished strongly but Ulster just held out to edge them out by 1 point at the close. Des Foley who played in both games was tightly held by Tom Maguire and made very little impact on the game. His brother Lar played in the hurling draw 5-5 each and came on as a second half substitute for Leinster. Ray Carolan teamed up with Sean Ferriter of Donegal was adequate but not spectacular and was replaced before the end. His immediate opponents M Carlin Kildare and M Carley Westmeath were also replaced . PT Tracey the first Fermanagh man ever to represent Ulster was the star of the show scoring 1-4 and generally being in the ‘thick of things’ on the edge of the square. Sean O Neill was outstanding setting up every Ulster scoring chance while Jimmy Whan and Paddy Doherty were also very prominent on a pitch badly cut up be the exertions of the hurlers with constant rain making the handling very difficult. Scorers for Ulster PT Tracey 1-4 Paddy Doherty 1-2 Sean O Neill 0-1 Frank McFeeley 0-1 and Jimmy Whan 0-1. Ulster Tadhey Turbett Tyrone Gabriel Kelly Cavan Leo Murphy Down Pat Rice Down PJ Flood Donegal Tom Maguire Cavan Jim McDonnell Cavan Sean Ferriter Donegal Ray Carolan Cavan Sean O Neill Down Frank McFeeley Donegal Paddy Doherty Down Jimmy Whan Armagh PT Tracey Fermanagh and Brian Morgan Down.
Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn presides at
the Solemn High Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan on Saint
Patrick’s Day at 11:30 with Father John Maguire the celebrant. Sean O Reilly
Dean Saint Patrick’s College deacon Father PJ McManus sub deacon and Father PJ
Gargan MC. Bishop Quinn celebrated the 8 am Mass Father John Maguire the
Inspector of Schools the children’s 10 Mass. On Monday 18th Father PJ McManus
celebrated the 7:30 pm Mass as gaeilge.
Cavan Dog and Gun club kill 6 foxes and seriously injure 3 more on their
successful fox hunt at Farnham Estate!
Dr Roy Hayes will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society’s meeting at 23 Farnham Street on Monday next 25th March at 8:30 pm.
March 30th 1963 Thirty mile speed limit to come into operation for all Urban areas in county Cavan including Cootehill Belturbet Kingscourt Shercock Swanlinbar Killeshandra Arva Ballinagh Kilnaleck Ballyjamesduff Virginia Ballyhaise Redhills Butlersbridge Mountnuggent Bawnboy Tullyvin Blacklion and Dowra. Fines for over speeding in these areas are up to £20 for first offence up to £50 second offence and up to twelve months in jail for a third or subsequent offence.
Cavan and Down play out an exciting draw 1-7 each in a downpour at Carrickmacross in the semi final of the Wembley tournament. The tackling was rigorous and hard hitting played in a most sporting manner by two fast fit teams intent on playing good football despite the atrocious weather conditions and treacherous underfoot sod. Down led by 0-4 to 0-3 at the interval. Scorers for Cavan Phil ‘Lightening’ Murray Jim McDonnell 0-2 Charlie Gallagher 0-2 Hugh Barney O Donohoe 0-1 Seamus McMahon 0-1 and Jimmy Stafford 0-1.Down scorers James McCartan 1-1 Paddy Doherty 0-2 and Tony Hadden Brian Johnston and Sean O Neill 0-1 each. Jim McDonnell was on the 40 pitted against the rugged but sporting Dan McCartan who although well improved had to play second fiddle to Cavan’s most influential player.
The Doonaree Ceilidhe Band will broadcast from Radio Eireann to night Saturday. All communications to Andy Smith Creamery Manager Lavey Strand.
Patrick Gaffney BE purchases the Erne Cinema Belturbet for£2,050. PJ O Reilly was the auctioneer along with Finegan Menton 14-15 Lower O Connell Street Dublin while M/S Ophen and Company Stephen’s Green were the Solicitors having carriage of sale.
George V Maloney and his wife Maura purchase ‘Saint Aiden’s’ Drumelis on 36 acres of land formerly the residence of Senator Paddy Baxter for a sum of £3,600.
Maurice O Neill’s bungalow at Drumalee fetches £2,675 sold to Tom Fitzpatrick in trust. Con P Smith was the auctioneer and Sean Kelly had carriage.
Cavan Bridge N/S Liam Bogue and Mattie Corcoran E/W Tom Hickey and Surgeon Cullen.
The Mother Abbess of the Poor Clare Convent returns thanks to the Social Committee in Provider’s who donated the profits of their recent record breaking dance in the Town Hall to the convent fund.
The Denland Consort with conductor Brian Boydell will give a recital in the Loreto Concert Hall sponsored by the ICA Guild Cavan.
Cavan Gaels formalise their bid to Cavan Show Society for the purchase of the Show Grounds in a letter from TP O Reilly Solicitor Ballyconnell read to the shareholders at the extraordinary meeting called by Chairman PN Smith and Secretary Richard Black. The proposal which includes a provision to allow the Society to hold their annual show as normal was well received and a further meeting of all interested parties was called.
April 8th 1963 Paddy Smith Minister for Agriculture on behalf of the Irish people presents a 20 year old Aberdeen Aengus Bull to the Holy Father Pope John XXIII to join the pontiff’s prize herd at his summer residence Castlegondolfo. The bull ‘Duke of Liss’ was formerly owned by Bartley McEnroe Liss House Oldcastle county Meath and won 1st Prize and Leinster Gold Medal at the recent show in the RDS. The bull was born in January 1942.
Cavan UDC after a marathon session strike a record high rate of 46/3 in the £ which includes provision for the painting of the Town Hall, development of Car Parks at Town Hall and Cavan Egg Market. Tom Fitzpatrick presided and the new rate was proposed by Joe McGovern and seconded by Paddy Conaty.
Matt Rudden running in the Saint Augustine Dublin colours comes home a creditable 2nd place in the All Ireland Cross Country at Naas Racecourse. Matt did not cover the mid race break if the winner Sean O Sullivan 44 minutes and 26 seconds from Cork but after a great battle with the holder Willie Webb Limerick in which second place was in dispute all afternoon the gallant Laragh man edged out the defending champion in the last quarter of a mile to finish second in 45 minutes and 29 seconds for the tough 8 mile course. The veteran 44 year old Willie Morris of Galway was 4th in a time of 46 minutes and 10 seconds. In the last three years Matt Rudden has been 2nd 3rd and 2nd again in the National Championships but his only regret is that he didn’t really give himself a chance to win the 1963 Championship by not covering the break of Sean O Sullivan rather hoping that the teak tough Cork man would be reeled in later in the race. Teams 1st Cork 54 points 2nd Limerick 92 and 3rd Clare 102. Eamon Tully from Maudabawn and member of Laragh NACAI Club ran as an independent entry in the All Ireland Cross Country Championships in Naas where there was 139 entries with Eamon finishing in a creditable 63rd place.
Laragh Athletic Club 1963 President Father JM Byrne Chairman Eamonn Tully Vice Chairman Jim Cochrane Secretary Vincent Rudden Assistant Secretary Jim Brady Treasurer Paddy McDermott. Committee Matt Rudden PP Reilly Jin Cochrane Tom Cullivan M Smith and Owen Reilly outgoing Chairman who thanked all who helped the Club in the last year particularly the Anglo Celt Stradone GFC for the training facilities at their ground and changing facilities in their well appointed Hall. The club paid tribute to Laragh native Francis McDermott who mad his debut at international level at the recent cross country in San Sebastian Spain.
Death of the very popular Mary Elizabeth Finlay Bridge Street at the age of 77. She was very closely associated with many of the Cathedral Sodalities and was well known for her Christian piety faith and charity particularly to those less fortunate in the community. She was widow of the late John Finlay Pig Dealer who died some years ago. She is survived by her three sons Paddy Oliver and Freddie four daughters Mollie Dillon Nellie Harding Nancy Nolan and Bernadette Carroll. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with Father PJ McManus presiding with burial later in Cullies.
Presentation to Michael Tierney BE Assistant County Engineer. He was in Cavan ten years and his many friends in the town and colleagues at Cavan Golf Club made him a presentation before his departure for Longford on promotion.
Sean McCormack Manager of the Hardware Department in Provider’s purchases the ‘Commercial’ Bar in Bridge Street from Pat’ Stick’ Donohoe for £2,500. The Solicitor having carriage of sale was GV Maloney with PJ O Reilly Auctioneer.
Automatic ‘halting’ and flagging of buses to come to an end as CIE erect bus signs in Farham Street (2) and Dublin Road. Passengers must board and alight from the buses at these points.
Death of Margaret Boylan Drumelis at a young age. She is survived by her husband and young family. She was well known in the area and was highly respected and regarded. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Ballynarry cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Rev Sean O Reilly and Dermot Morgan E./W Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan.
Death of Bernard McDonald Dental Surgeon in Ohio USA. He was brother of Austin McDonald Church Street and Mrs A Carolan Oldcastle county Meath. He was in America over 50 years and was a veteran of World War 1. He is survived in Ohio by his wife and four daughters.
Cavan Dog and Gun Club continue with their hunting of foxes this time in the Arahan area where they report “1 fox killed and four seriously wounded”. The club meet at the Bus Office for transport to Shantemon mountain next Sunday for another fox hunt.
Rainfall for March amounted to 4.67 inches of rain the heaviest since March 1947 on 23 rainy days. There was only 3.04 inches in 1962 on 20 rainy days.
Death of the very popular Rose Ann Lee Behey. A lady of great Christian virtue. She was extremely well known and popular throughout the area. She was known for her piety and hospitality particularly to those in society less well off. She is survived by her family. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
April 15th 1963 Congratulations to JS ‘Stan’ and Elizabeth Mullery who celebrate the Golden Jubilee of their marriage with a dinner and celebration at the residence of her daughter Winnie Conlon Coleman Road surrounded by their children grandchildren and one great grandchild. They were married on the 6th April 1913 in Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge with Rev Charles Magee Adm Cavan officiating. They have seven children 4 boys and three girls eighteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Gerry M Lovett Headmaster Cavan Technical School is elected President of the Vocational Teacher’s Association at their AGM. Native of Cork he is resident at Cathedral Road Cavan and has been on the executive of the national association for many years.
After a long period out of circulation since December due to newspaper strike in the USA the famed ‘New York Times’ reappears this time containing a massive 702 pages weighing 70 lbs. It took 5,000 tons of newsprint and 900 gallons of ink to print this edition.
“McCaul’s for your Easter outfit. Hats handbags gloves blouses and knitwear. Ina McCaul Cavan 81”
In a tough bruising battle where Jim McDonnell and Charlie Gallagher came in for ‘special attention’ ,Meath beat Cavan in the National Football League at Drogheda 2-4 to 0-7 to qualify for a semi final tilt against Kerry in Croke Park. Cavan County Board thus missed out on a minimum £1,500 windfall from the proceeds of the closing stages of the NFL. Cavan led Meath a merry dance in the first half leading at half time by 0-6 to 0-2 but instructions to the Meath players to apply rugged if somewhat dangerous tactics resulted in Meath beating a much better footballing side in an encounter that bordered on sheer thuggery. Jim McDonnell received several heavy knocks to his face and head with Charlie Gallagher also bearing the brunt of the Meath savagery. Conditions were damp and windy with Meath making the best of the elements in the second half and containing Cavan to just one point. Scorers for Cavan Jim McDonnell again on the 40 for Cavan 0-3 Charlie Gallagher 0-2 Seamus McMahon and Hugh Barney Donohoe 0-1.
Cavan receive a huge boost with the news that star college footballer Jimmy O Donnell who has played all his senior football with Leitrim is to play with the county of his birth Cavan. He is presently domiciled in Athenry where he is working in the Bank but will tog out for Cavan against Dublin next Sunday in the first Corn Na Casca final in aid of the Dublin Primary Schools. The game will be followed by the replay of the Railway Cup Hurling Final between Leinster and Munster.
Cully ‘s amusements are back in town on their annual visit for Cavan Gael’s. £500 in prizes at nightly draws. Ladie’s night Thursday 18th April while the Housewives’ have their night out on Friday the 19th April. Dodgems swings roulette pongo and delph.
Holy Week ceremonies start in the Cathedral on Holy Thursday at 10 o clock when the Bishop celebrates Solemn High Mass and blesses the holy oils for use in the coming year. At 6 pm the Mass of the Last Supper is celebrated with the Cathedral staying open until 12 o clock midnight for adoration at the Altar of Repose. On Good Friday the reading of the Passion veneration of the cross and distribution of Holy Communion is at 3 pm while the Easter Vigil will commence at 10:45 pm on Saturday night.
Cavan Bridge N/
N/S Surgeon Cullen and Patrick Coghlan E/W Maureen McDonald and Joan O Hanlon.
New cabbage plants at six shillings a bundle or 100 for ten shillings in great demand at Cavan Market Square.
Due to scarcity of hay caused by the present adverse weather conditions demand was poor for a big supply of cattle horses and pigs at Cavan Fair. Good demand for horses but bonhams much slower than last fair. Yearlings £32-38 two year olds £45-54 three year olds £55-65 springers £50-60 milch cows £37-10-0- £45 mincers £30-35 shorthorn bull calves £12-18 working horses £40-50 colts and fillies £40-00 to £52-10-0 bonhams £9-11 carrying sows £27-10-0 to £32.
April 22nd 1963 Because of the recent removal of generous Government subsidy, Tom McCarren warns of lay offs and downturn in trade pointing out that they are slaughtering 500 less pigs at their factory than this time last year.
Patrick Cosgrove Clothes Dealer 4 Lake View brings a case against Tommy Conaty for the recovery of £10 in respect of a jaunting car supplied to him while Conaty counter claims £13-13-0 in respect of a radio purchased by his daughter Mary Anne Cosgrove who turned out to be a minor and therefore not acceptable to the Hire Purchase company. A straight forward case had to be adjourned to give the Justice time to read the relevant documents in the Hire Purchase Agreement.
Matt Fay President Roger Casement Cumainn Cavan is pictured laying the wreath at the Republican commemoration on Easter Sunday at the grave of volunteer Sean McIntyre at Drumalee cemetery Belturbet..
Death of JH Neary Postmaster Kells 1930-1950 at the age of 78. Eldest son of Mr and Mrs Peter Neary Butcher’s Town Hall Street, he joined the Post Office in 1901. He was appointed Post Master Athenry in 1912. He was extremely well known and very popular in Kells where he was deeply involved in the development of Headfort Golf Club serving as Secretary from 1950 until his retirement due to ill health in 1962. He is survived by his wife Sheila sons Dr Peter Neary Drogheda daughter Eileen Neary BA Lurgan county Armagh brother Michael Bailieborough and sister RA Neary Dover England. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Columcille’s Church with the celebrant being Father S Garland CC Kells assisted by Rev Father K Swan CC Carnaross and Rev P Healey CC Killbeg. Burial took place in the New cemetery Dublin Road Kells..
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the Solemn High Mass and blessing of the oils on Holy Thursday morning with Father Joe Dolan Adm celebrant of the evening Mass of the Last Supper deacon Sean O Reilly Dean Saint Patrick’s College Sub deacon Father Pat Brady and the Master of Ceremonies was Father Colm Hurley. Father Bob McCabe was the celebrant on Good Friday with Father Sean O Reilly again deacon Benny Maguire sub deacon and Father Terence McManus MC. The Passion was read by Fathers AB McGrath Turlough O Reilly and Father Felim McGovern with Father Paddy Gargan MC. Bishop Quinn presided. The Easter Vigil was celebrated by the Bishop Austin Quinn Father Turlough O Reilly deacon and Father Augustine Leydon sub deacon. The lessons were read by Rev Brother Timothy John P Smith Sean Bergin and Joe Connolly. The commentator for the blessing of the oils lighting of the Paschal fire etc was Father Joe Dolan while Father PJ McManus was commentator for all the rest of the Easter ceremonies. The sacred music was rendered by the Cathedral Choir with Father ABC McGrath conducting and playing the organ. On Easter Sunday the 8 am Mass was celebrated by Father Paddy Mallon the 10 clock children’s Mass by Father John Maguire the Diocesan Examiner and the 11:30 by Father PJ McManus cc.
Cavan relinquish their Ulster Junior title when beaten by Antrim 3-2 to 1-2 in a well contested first round encounter played in atrocious weather conditions in Kingscourt. Donal O Grady and Peter Pritchard won the midfield battle but the large supply of the ball was mostly wasted by an off form attack. Antrim led by 2-2 to 1-1 at half time. Scorers for Cavan were Dessie Brady 1-0 Frankie Kennedy and Harry Mulvaney free 0-1 each. Team Paddy Lyons Conor Maguire Mike Duggan F McNally Philip McMenamin Pat Clarke Paddy Smith D O Grady Peter Pritchard John Joe O Reilly Harry Mulvaney Frankie Kennedy Sean Masterson Dessie Brady and Philip ‘Lightening’ Murray. Sub S Cahill for Sean Masterson.
Cavan are the first holders of the Corn Na Casca trophy when they defeat Dublin 1-9 to 0-11 in a thrilling entertaining encounter at Croke Park Dublin played in wet conditions prior to the Railway Cup Hurling final replay between Leinster and Munster.
Handball at Cavan. Senior Doubles Kieran Cullivan and Michael Leddy V Greg and Tommy Sheridan S Kelly and Dominick Johnston V Hugh Gough and Seamus McCormack John McNiffe and Seamus Fay V John Mulvey and Michael Walsh Sean Woods and Michael Jermyn V Sean Reilly and Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll. Junior Doubles Mickey Gallimore and Robbie Woods V M Mullally and Joey Coyle Dessie Gilchreest and Charlie Coyle V Sean Gaffney and Michael Walsh Raymond Greene and Paddy Murray V Martin Jermyn and Philip Fitzsimmons Sean Maguire and Seamus Fitzsimmons V Frank Brady and Peter Galligan Danny O Hanlon and Michael Kavanagh V Jim Mooney and J Quinn.
Pictured is the all conquering Seamus Fay Drumconnick 3 times All Ireland and twice Ulster Champion lilter competing at the Ulster Fleadh Cheoil in Cootehill in which he retained his Ulster title. Over 10,000 attended the Fleadh which was opened by Dr Brian Galligan Vice President National executive of CCE. There followed an Industrial Parade around the streets of Cootehill in a downpour of rain which failed to dampen the spirits. Ceilidhe Bands McPeake Family Belfast. George Wilson was the winner of the open fiddle with Paddy McEntee second to add to his first in senior fiddle. Concert flute Oliver O Reilly Kilnaleck who was second in the tin whistle. Brass Bands Saint Patrick’s Bunnoe Cavan. Senior Ballads Seamus Fay Cavan who also won the senior lilting. Novice Marching Bands De La Salle Cavan.
“Prams and Suncars by Hunter and Pedigree. Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88.”
Northern Bar Bridge Street property of Maisie Maguire is sold to Sean Fitzpatrick Drumacon Belturbet for £1,850. Murphy Quinn were the auctioneers while LCP Smith had carriage of sale.
Sister Patricia Kelly a doctor with the Lourdes Missionaries Drogheda is spending a holiday with her brother Sean Solicitor Oldtown before travelling to Tanganyka in East Africa.
“Donohoe’s Garage main NSU dealers for county Cavan. Prinz MK48 HP only £529. We can supply Opel Rekord Kadett cars and vans. Donohoe’s Garage Dublin Road Cavan phone 191.
Cavan and Down will meet in the semi final of the McKenna Cup and it has been decided that the winners will play Kerry in the Wembley Final on the June holiday weekend in London.
Drumalee on top at Drumavaddy in a very sporting and exciting game winning by 2-9 to 2-2 after leading at half time by 1-6 to 1-1. Scorers Sean Woods 1-1 Donie Fay 0-8 and Michael Smith 1-0. Drumavaddy replied with Gaffney 1-1 and Sean Brady 1-1. Tommy Duke Stradone was in charge of the whistle.
Butlersbridge defeat Cavan Gael's 2-9 to 2-5 at Myle’s Meadow Butlersbridge. The Bridge adopted much better with underfoot conditions treacherous and played throughout in a downpour. Con Smith was man of the match with great support from Ray Dunne Terry Smith Ken Browne and Eamonn Reilly. Cavan Gael's were best served by the in form George Crowe Pat McKiernan and John Sullivan. Referee Paddy Brady Belturbet.
John Kelly beats Stephen Kelly to win the Cavan Town Senior Handball title at Glenside Road.
Mrs Josie McNamara finds an 1852 Queen Victoria shilling in the back yard of her home in Abbey Street.
Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne present Captain K Danaher lecturing on ‘Irish Farmhouses’ in the Courthouse using slides to illustrate his lecture.
Mr and Mrs C Carthy win the Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club.
Sister Mercy Matron Saint Phelim’s Hospital returns thanks to the Lurganure Players for their production ‘Sunset Valley’ Plush Dramatic Society ‘Too Young to Marry’ and Lurgan Players ‘Mulligan’s Millions’
Jackson’s Garage will cease parking buses outside the Imperial Hotel and their operation is now based in Farnham Street opposite the De La Salle School. Pick ups in College Street and at 19 Coleman Road for departures only.
Packed houses every night in Saint Joseph’s Hall for the recently revived ‘Frolics Anew’. The show stars Tony Farrell Ballyjamesduff’s Paddy Crosby in the ‘School around the corner’. Frances Lynch Ethna Fay Collette Lynch Jim Reilly and Andy Brady are the outstanding stars of a great show which premieres ‘Lough Sheelin’ written by John McBreen and Peggy Cusack and sung by the delightful Marie Brady. Paddy Cusack is the Producer while the Musical Director is John McBreen. The lighting is by Strand Electric Dublin and Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88.
April 29th 1963 Outcry from business associations as Minister of Finance Dr Ryan introduces VAT starting at 6d in £1 ie 2 ½% .The returns will be made by the retailers and several meetings are being arranged by the Revenue to instruct local traders in the proper manner of making returns at the end of each two month period of trading.
Peadair Lennon from Cootehill is elected President of the Student’s Union Representative body at UCD defeating Gordon Collier from Tuam by 142 votes in a total poll of 2,780 students.
John Farrelly Factory worker McCarren’s brings a successful action against McCarren and Company for negligence as he is injured while using a sledge hammer and jumper on concrete floors at the factory in January 1962. Cavan Circuit Court awarded John £1,250 in an agreed settlement. John Blayney instructed by AM Smith was for the applicant while M/S Hickey and O Reilly represented McCarren’s.
Cavan defeat a depleted Monaghan side missing their star man Benny Mone who emigrated to America at the weekend by 3-9 to 1-8 in the 1st round of the Dr McKenna Cup in bottomless conditions at Pearse Park Ballybay which cut up badly in the closing stages after heavy overnight rain. Scorers for Cavan Ray Carolan 1-2 John Brady 1-1 Charlie Gallagher 1-2 Seamus McMahon 0-2 and Hugh Barney O Donoghue Tommy Galligan 0-1 each and PJ Duffy Monaghan own goal. Cavan led at half time 3-5 to Monaghan’s 0-5 and were simply much too powerful for the homesters.
Michael Breslin Senior beats his son Mickey in the Father Gargan Billiard’s Cup Final at Cavan’s CYMS. Father Gargan presented the trophy after a most exciting final.
Henry Smith Chairman of Cavan Town Handball Club presents the medals at the conclusion of the senior final where John Kennedy defeated Stephen Kelly in an epic senior single’s final.
May 4th 1963 Anglo Celt is printed away from home by the Athlone Printing Press as their much heralded Rothschild Rotary Press fails as they are going to press.
President Kennedy’s advance party is in Dublin to make arrangements for the forthcoming visit of the new President to Ireland in June. An invitation to the President from Harold Macmillan British Prime Minister to visit Northern Ireland to open the ‘Giant’s Causeway’ was refused by the White House as the President has a full schedule. He will not have time to meet with Pope John XXIII on this trip despite holding talks with the Italian Prime Minister in Milan.
Death of the very popular Nora Baxter ‘Saint Aidan’s’ Drumelis at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. She was wife of the late Senator Paddy Baxter former member and Cathaoirleacch of the Seanad. Her maiden name was Nora O Sullivan from county Clare and she was an officer in the Department of Local Government. An accomplished linguist she was fluent in several Continental languages and acted as a translator for visiting diplomats and heads of state from Germany and France. She was a lady of simple tastes and her humility and generosity were characteristics she displayed in plenty. She was deeply involved in many of the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Sodalities. She is survived by her son Colm in Galway daughters Monica O Reilly Island Virginia Una in Manchester Maura MPSI Cavan Ursula Baxter Dublin sons in law daughter in law relatives and many friends. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan which was packed to capacity with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Sudden death of Michael McDermott while attending the evening Mass on the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. He took ill during the Mass and was carried to the Porch where he received the Last Rites from Father PJ Gargan CC. Despite strenuous efforts to revive him he died and was later removed to the Morgue at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital. Factory worker in McCarren’s Michael was only 55 years of age and is survived by his wife and young family.
Drumalee are just edged out by Ballyhaise 2-4 to 2-3 at the Flagon Meadow Ballyhaise where Mick Duggan at centre half was again man of the match. Michael Leddy and Tommy Flynn after a bright start faded in the appalling heavy conditions. Mike Duggan was ably assisted by his uncle Ted Duggan Bob Spring and Hughie Newman. Drumalee fielded without the in form Paddy Lyons. Tommy Molloy Sean Smith and Billy Daly were best in defence while Frankie Walsh and Michael Smith were the pick of the forwards. Scorers were Sean Woods 2 goals Michael Smith Michael Rafferty and Donie Fay 0-1 each. Scorers for Ballyhaise Mike Duggan 1-0 Carl Gilsenan 1-1 B Spring 0-2 and Ted Duggan 0-1. John Johnston Cavan was the referee.
Saint Mel’s Longford win their 2nd successive and 3rd in all Hogan Cup when they beat debutants Saint Brendan’s Killarney 1-6 to 2-2 in the Final in Croke Park. Barry O Reilly the Mullahoran county minor starred for the winners.
Very large congregation at the Saint Joseph’s The Worker 7:30 Mass celebrated by Father AB McGrath in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan.
May 11th 1963 Anglo Celt’s Rotary Press is still out of order as the Athlone Printing Works again comes to their aid.
Royal School PPU President Surgeon George Fegan Secretary Miss O Simons Treasurer Jimmy Dawson. Committee Peace Adams Mrs Cyril Anderson Mrs J Dawson Myrtle Henderson Mrs Sadie Kennedy Shirley Sheriff Ivan Black D Montgomery Cyril Anderson S Burrows Mervyn Johnston Willie Lowry Douglas Anderson Derek Morris and Alan Pollock.
“Refrigerators and Cleaners by Electrolux Smyth’s 60 Main Street Phone 88”
‘Mulvaney’s Park View’ property of JC Mulvaney for sale on Tuesday 21st May at 3 pm in the Farham Hotel Cavan. The Auctioneer is Con P Smith while Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor has carriage of sale.
The outstanding Tadhg McCarthy stars for Lacken while the veteran Phil Brady now a well known referee and official togs out for Cormore.
Drumavaddy cause the upset of the year when they account for the homesters Butlersbridge 4-4 to 1-8 in bottomless conditions at Myles’ Meadows to which Drumavaddy appeared to adopt to much better. The visitors led by 2-2 to 0-4 at the interval. Gerry Healy although beaten four times was outstanding for the Bridge and saved a certain rout. Brian Myles Terry Smith and Mickey O Reilly were the pick of a shaky defence while Tom Smith at midfield and Tom and John Sheridan in attack were the outstanding performers for a poor Bridge team.
Golf Fourball Tommy Aylmer and Paddy Fleming 4 up 2nd Hubert Duffy Royal Dublin and S Lawlor Saint Anne’s 2 up.
John J ‘Jack’ Clarke retires from his position as Postmaster Mullingar after 49 years distinguished service to the Post Office Service which he joined in Enniskillen in 1914 and came to Cavan in 1916 where he was closely associated with Cavan Slashers winning 7 county championship medals captaining them to 6 titles. He was Secretary of Cavan Slashers for almost twenty years and served as Secretary Cavan County Board GAA from 1927 to 1937 when HL Smith was appointed after Jack’s transfer in the Post Office Service. He was a member of a famous Teemore Republican family who did much to establish the GAA in Ulster. Six of the family played Senior inter county football with Fermanagh. He was a prominent member of the Cavan senior inter county team and played in the 1928 All Ireland Final when Cavan were defeated by Kildare 2-6 to 2-5 on the first occasion on which the Sam Maguire was presented to the winners. He was Secretary when Cavan made the break through in 1933 and again in 1935 when they defeated Kildare. He toured America with the Cavan team in 1934. He served in Enniskillen Cavan Tralee Wexford and was Postmaster in Carrick on Shannon and later Mullingar. He was national President of the Postmaster’s Association.
Over 400 school children take part in the school’s plainsong choral festival in Cavan. The event kicked off with Solemn High Mass celebrated in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan by Father Turlough O Reilly with Fathers Paddy Brady Castletara deacon and Felim McGovern sub deacon. Master of ceremonies was Father PA Fay Redhills. The Mass was sung by the children’s choirs and the Proper by the choirs of the secondary schools in the parish. The examiners at the competitions held in the De La Salle and Poor Clare convent were Father Austin Eustace BSc Dungannon. The musical director was Father ABC McGrath while Mary McGoldrick was the secretary and area organiser for the event. Certificates of merit were presented to the winning choirs. Pictured are the school choirs from Kilmore Ballyhaise Poor Clare Convent Ballintemple and the Loreto Senior choir.
The very popular Katie Brady aunt of Connie McEntee retires from Cavan County Council after a distinguished career over 48 years. She was known as an efficient courteous clerical officer and was well known throughout the county enjoying the confidence and respect of the elected officers fellow staff and general public. There was a capacity crowd at the social and presentation to mark her retirement in the Farnham Hotel where Michael J Smith Secretary Cavan County Council made the presentation Michael Harding was master of ceremonies and Dermot McCarthy paid tribute to an old and faithful colleague that would be badly missed for her sheer decency and manner by the staff and the general public.
Cavan Bridge Club 1st Owen McGovern and Kay Brady.
Loreto Past Pupils Union hold their annual general meeting in the college next Sunday 6th May 1963.
Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne return the same officers unopposed for the coming year with Chairman Brian O Mordha Cootehill Vice Chairman Michael Neary Bailieborough Secretary Rev Augustine Leydon Saint Patrick’s College and Treasurer Brid Sheridan Cavan County Librarian. The meeting reviewed the successful series of lectures given in the local Technical School over the winter months and it was announced by the Editor Father Frank McKiernan Ballinamore that the Bhreifne Journal would be published in a few weeks.
May 18th 1963 Father PV Mallon Saint Patrick’s College is elected President of the Classical Teacher’s Association of Ireland in Newman House Dublin. Father Mallon is presently President of the Ulster Council College’s GAA.
10,000 pilgrims from all over the world are expected at Saint Patrick’s Purgatory Lough Derg as the season commences on June 1st to August 15th.
Thriller in the Bridge as the home side fight back from a deficit of 2-5 to 0-2 to beat their old rivals Drumalee 2-9 to 2-8 in the final stages of the Junior League. Drumalee started in fine style scoring 5 unanswered points as they took advantage of a strong wind. Donie Fay opened the scoring in the 2nd half as Drumalee tried to press home their advantage. Chief scorer for Drumalee was the towering Brendan Young who caused the Bridge endless problems and scored the two Drumalee goals. Frankie Walsh Donie Fay and Paddy Lyons were the stars for the losers but Con Smith Ken Browne who had a personal tally of 1-4 and Johnny Cusack were the winner’s star attackers. John Brady Mullahoran was an efficient referee who let the play flow and no nasty incidents developed.
Kerry record their first major win against Down when they defeated the Mournemen 0-9 to 1-5 in a rough tough hard tackling National Football Final at Croke Park where 73,000 paid in but the gates were knocked down and a further 7,000 gained free entry just as the senior game got underway. Kerry led at half time by 0-9 to 1-0 after enjoying the backing of a strong wind. Referee P McArdle Louth was a very lenient referee letting many of the bad fouls go unpunished until the game developed into a brawl as the final whistle approached.
Choral Festivals are the popular event as Father Bob McCabe President of Saint Patrick’s College opens the inter county competition in the Town Hall with Father ABC McGrath again the Musical Director. Mary McGoldrick was Secretary and local organiser. Mr Bradfield MA District Inspector of Schools and Brother Cyril were the adjudicators. There were competitions for flagelot tin whistle accordions and choral items.
Scout’s Musical Society 1963 Chairman Rev Turlough O Reilly Vice Chairman Mel Doherty Secretary Dessie Maguire. Later it was announced the Boy Scout’s Camp will take place this year during the month of August.
Brenda Scott daughter of Willie Scott Moynehall secures 1st place and a scholarship to Loreto College in the examinations recently held in the college.
Death of Rose Smith College Street wife of the late Brian Behey Stradone. She was a native of Lisreagh and both of them moved into the town in relatively recent times. She was extremely popular and retiring being an active member of the Cathedral sodalities attending Mass each day. Rose is survived by her brothers and sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Dympna’s cemetery upper Lavey.
JP Mansfield and Tommy McCormick win the Special competition at Cavan Bridge Club.
Excellent May Fair with prices up on recent fairs. The supply was good with only knackers and working horses down in price with demand poor. There was an excellent demand for donkies cobs and good quality colts and fillies. Yearlings £25-35 two year olds £46-52 three year olds £55-65 milch cows £40-48 springers £45-55 mincers £30-40 working horses £40-45 ponies £35-40 donkies £8-15 carrying sows and casseogs £28-£32 bonhams £9-12 per pair.
Death of Mary Lynch wife of Patrick Antiduff Ballyhaise at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. Survived by her husband son daughter brothers sisters relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise to Cullies cemetery.
The price of land in the Cavan area continues to be strong at £50 per acre for most lots.
May 25th 1963 Pictured is a young Paddy Graham 20 Tullac Mongan proudly displaying the 6lbs brown trout he caught while fishing near Lough Oughter on the River Erne.
Cavan Gael’s first win of Senior League defeating Cornafean 2-7 to 0-5 in Cornafean. The game was played in a downpour with some bouts of very attractive football. Colm Smith was man of the match for the Gael’s receiving sterling assistance from Tony McConnell Des Lambert the Crowe brothers county star Mick Ryan and Eamon McGovern at midfield . Jack McEntee Jackie Sheridan Cathal Young and Terry Smith were always dangerous in possession. The teams were tied at 0-3 each at the interval. John ‘Foley’ O Rourke was seldom troubled in the Gael’s goal. Excellent refereeing by Fintan Tierney Butlersbridge.
Cavan Feis is being revived this Sunday with the Sean Wrynne All Ireland Ceilidhe Band playing at the presentation dance in the Town Hall where the admission is 4/- and dancing will be from 8-12.
Sympathy is extended to PJ O Neill Sport’s Editor Cavan’s Anglo Celt on the death of his father Michael J O Neill ‘Seaview’ Avenue Ferrybank Arklow. He was father of a very distinguished Wexford family all of whom were involved in the GAA including Des who was probably the best footballer produced by Wexford in this generation being a regular member of the Leinster Railway Cup team. He was father of Martin O Neill Secretary of the Leinster Council of the GAA and referee of the 1933 All Ireland final when Cavan beat Galway and the never to be forgotten 1947 Polo Ground’s final when Cavan beat Kerry. Michael J was National President of Saint Joseph’s Young Priest’s Society for many years and a lifetime member of the organisation.
Death of Charles Farrelly late of Abbey Street in Belfast where he worked in the shipyards for many years. He was a member of the British Army during World War 2 and gave distinguished service all over Europe where he was noted for his courage and mentioned in dispatches. He was son of the late Mr and Mrs Michael Farrelly and was a well known member of the famous Labour Band before leaving Cavan for Belfast. He is survived by his family relatives and many friends. Funeral in Belfast was large and representative with a good contingent travelling from Cavan.
Bishop Austin Quinn is very busy on the Feast of the Ascension celebrating the 8 am Mass and presiding at the Solemn High Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Fathers Benny Maguire deacon brother John sub deacon and PJ Gargan MC. The combined choirs of Saint Patrick’s College and Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with Father ABC McGrath on the organ rendered the sacred music. Father PJ McManus celebrated the 10 am children’s Mass.
Eileen Maloney Farnham Street is appointed Unit Officer of the newly reformed Cavan Town branch Irish Red Cross. Already 30 members and they meet in the Railway Hotel each week where new members are welcome.
Senior Handball Sean Carroll and S Reilly beat Henry Smith and J Reilly. Sean Woods and Michael Jermyn walk over John Mulvey and Sean Maguire. Junior Michael Kavanagh and Danny O Hanlon beat Martin Jermyn and Philip Fitzsimmons Dessie Gilchreest and Charlie Coyle beat Jim Mooney and G Quinn Seamus Fitzsimmons and K Smith beat Robbie Woods and Kenneth Clail Sean Gaffney and Michael Walsh beat Francie Brady and Peter Galligan Paddy Murray and Raymond Greene beat M Mullaly and Raymond Duffy.
June 1st 1963 Pope John XXIII making a remarkable recovery after suffering a stroke. His personal physician flies back to Milan after last examination and predicts the strong constitution of the Pope will see him through this health crisis if he doesn’t suffer a further haemorrhage of the brain. Bishop Quinn calls for prayers for the safe recovery of the Pope at all Masses in the Diocese of Kilmore while messages of good will pour into the Vatican from all over the world.
13th annual Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Mullingar county Westmeath where over 70,000 are expected from June 1st to 3rd is opened by Most Rev Dr Kyne Bishop of Meath and Patron of the Fleadh. G Bartley the Minister for Defence will review the parade with competitions reaching a climax with the All Ireland finals on Monday 3rd June 1963.
Cavan will play Kerry at Wembley next Saturday in the Wembley tournament final after defeating Down 1-13 to 3-4 in a thrilling McKenna Cup semi final at Castleblayney. Cavan were vastly superior than the Mournemen and led by 1-10 to 3-2 at the interval after conceding a penalty goal and two late goals to Down. Cavan contained their rivals in the 2nd half soaking up a lot of Down pressure and in the last quarter repulsing attack after attack while they actually outscored Down 3 points to 2 in the second half. Scorers for Cavan Charlie Gallagher 0-7 two frees Seamus McMahon 1 goal Hugh Barney O Donohoe and Jim McDonnell 0-2 each and James Brady 0-1. Despite Ray Carolan and Tom Lynch being out shaded at midfield Charlie Gallagher man of the match and his forward colleagues made great use of the chances they got. Sean Og Flood appeared for Cavan wearing the new distinctive goalkeeper’s jersey which is now compulsory under a new rule brought in by Congress. Tipperary and Kilkenny hurlers will open proceedings at Wembley next Saturday.
Father Peter Paul Galligan well known Cavan footballer is on a well deserved holiday at his home in Thomascourt. Former Cornafean star he played for Cavan in the losing All Ireland Finals of 1943 against Roscommon and in 1945 against Cork. His last act before emigrating to Australia in 1947 was to referee the County Final of that year played in the month of November.
PJ O Neill Sport’s Editor of the Anglo Celt tips Mayo Offaly Kerry and Cavan to win their respective provincial titles in 1963.
“Cavan Engineering. Applications are sought from skilled and semi skilled workers from ages 23-35 for machinery manufacturing plant opening in Cavan. Trainee fitters and machine operators aged 16-19 . Office staff male and female aged 17-25 with experience of book keeping typing and stores management. Unskilled staff for general factory work aged 25-40 – previous experience preferred. Apply the Secretary Cavan Engineering 69 Lower Leeson Street Dublin 2”.
Death of Patrick B Brady Abbey Street. Survived by his sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
John McCaffrey accompanied by his son John P and Seamus McCormack catch 31 pike ranging in size from 1-14 lbs in fishing expedition to Derryheen.
Complete clearance at Gavin Lowe’s Cavan Market. Springers £61-66 dry cows £35 Hereford bullocks £48-56 heifers £42-45 calves £18-21.
Kevitt Castle Weather Station reports that the rainfall in April was 2.34 inches on 21 rainy days. In April 1962 it was 1.81 on 13 rainy days.
Plenty of local winners at the revived Cavan Feis Under 10 Reel 1st Joyce Ronan 2 Anna Rose Sexton. Three hand reel under 10 1st Sheila Maguire 2nd Anna Rose Sexton and 3rd Anna Fay. Under 14 Reel 1st Jacinta Dunne. Under 14 Hornpipe 1st Brian McGlashin. Four Hand Reel under 14 1st Frances McKiernan Patricia McKiernan Marie Reilly and Mary Leddy. Three Hand Reel Over 14 1st Jim Mooney Delia Pryce and Marie Johnston. Singing under 14 1st Margaret Finlay 2nd Noreen O Donoghue. Tin Whistle under 10 1st Dermot Maloney Recorder 1st Gerard Smith. Over 14 Recorder 1st Brendan Harding.
June 8th 1963 Pope John XXIII is dead. The whole world mourns a beloved Pope. Two million people gather in Saint Peter’s Square to file past his coffin lying in state in the Basilica which remained open all night for the very first time to accommodate the unprecedented amount of mourners. The Pope suffered in the last four days of his life after further haemorrhages to his brain after appearing to rally only last week dismissing his private physician who returned home to Milan. The Pope died at 7:49 pm on Monday evening. A new Pope will be elected by the consistory of cardinals on June 19th. Meanwhile a solemn requiem Mass will be held in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with seats reserved for Church dignitaries public representatives and members of the Church organisations and sodalities. Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was born in a cottage in the hill country surrounding the East side of Milan. Brilliant diplomat and Church personality he was known far and near as the ‘Traveller of God’ visiting hundreds of countries representing the Vatican. He was very well known to President De Velera and former President Sean T O Kelly was a personal friend over many years. He was appointed Patriarch of Venice in 1953 by Pope Pius XII but he always wanted to be just an ordinary Parish Priest. He had a most winning personality and his small rotund smiling figure was always so open smiling and welcoming winning friends from every nation and creed.
Twenty one year old Ellen Fay Drumconnick Cavan wins the Matron’s Prize for best nurse at Saint John’s Hospital Chelmsford.
Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne to hold their annual outing this year in Lower Lough Erne with a special emphasis on visiting the historical Devenish Island.
How times have changed. Bob Henderson Chemist Church Street presents Dr V Barry Chief MOH Cavan with an inscribed cigarette lighter after Dr Barry had presented the certificates at the annual prize giving of Cavan Red Cross in the Railway Hotel !
Patrick Smith Chairman of Cootehill Town Commissioners and a member of Cavan County Council makes a presentation to Minister for Agriculture Paddy Smith who is marking 40 years as a TD for County Cavan at a function in the White Horse Hotel while Paddy’s long suffering wife is presented with a bouquet of flowers.
Sport’s Editor PJ O Neill deplores the performance of a lack lustre Cavan team who were well beaten by Kerry 1-17 to 2-9 in the Wembley Stadium Final before an attendance of 42,500 at the famous North London stadium. Cavan can now be scrubbed as contenders for this years’ All Ireland at least as they collapsed after a very bright start. “Cavan are only a thirty minute team in this form and the facts of the matter is that they are totally unfit despite the abundance of talent”. Pat flew out early on Friday morning with his good friends Tommy McCormick of the Elmbank and Victor Sherlock former Cavan All Ireland footballer from Kingscourt. They met up with Gerry McConnell son of Jack and Alice McConnell 2 Ashe Street Kevin Blessing now an Insurance Agent in London and former star of the 1959 Minor team who reached the All Ireland Final Seamus Fitzpatrick from Butlersbridge a former barman in the ‘White Star’. On Saturday night Pat attended a night at the dogs at Harringay Arena literally bumping into Cassius Clay who was there to promote his upcoming fight with Henry Cooper at Wembley. When Clay heard that Pat was a journalist he headed straight for him shouting ‘Cooper will fall in fahve’ and telling Pat that he would be champion of the world before the next Derby (Kentucky). After watching the load of ‘Cavan wasters’ at Wembley Pat was very impressed with the 6 foot four negro built accordingly and trained to last a full gruelling heavyweight contest. Son of a humble sign painter from Louisville Kentucky Cassius Marcellus Clay is just turned 21 and won the Kentucky Golden Gloves title on six occasions before winning an Olympic Gold medal at Light Heavy at the Rome Olympics of 1960. He won two national titles as an amateur going professional after the Rome Olympics. He has had 19 pro fights 15 by knock out and “when I catch up with Liston he will go in eight”. He is contracted to 11 American business men who paid him a signing on fee of $10,000. He earns $4,000 per annum and a 50/50 share of all prize money.!
Peter Pritchard in his final year in Saint Patrick’s College again wins the prize as best all round athlete at the annual sport’s day sponsored by the Past Pupils Union. He is pictured receiving the trophy from P McDonald Dublin newly elected President of the Union. 1st Year’s Cup Seamus Donohoe Lavey. 100 yards Peter Pritchard. 440 yards Peter Pritchard. High Jump Noel Brady jump of 5 foot 4 ½ inches 2nd Brian O Reilly Town Hall Street and 3rd John Sullivan. Mile M Gaynor. Long Jump N Harvey. Father’s Race Brendan Dunne Cavan 2nd Dr McQuade. Day Boy’s Cycle Race 1st Philip Fitzsimmons 2nd Peter Galligan and 3rd Pat Timmons.
Mourning continues for the incomparable Pope John XX111 with Cardinal Cushing of Boston telling the world that he will fast track the canonisation process to have him a Saint. Before he died he published his acclaimed encyclical ‘Pacem in Terres’ Nine days of mourning are observed throughout the world with all of Cavan’s organisations adjourning as a mark of respect with no business transacted. Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman speaking at Cavan Urban Council proposing the vote of sympathy said that “Pope John was a man of all the people gaining the love and respect of people of all colours and creeds” Joe McGovern seconding said “Pope John was the Pope of the people and a common man” \Paddy Conaty “he was a man of great humility and humanity” John Murray Labour “The world has lost someone special who will be hard to replace”. Cavan County Council Cavan Committee of Agriculture Cavan Education Committee all adjourned paying their wholesome respects as the Dail and Senate are adjourned until after the funeral. President De Velera will travel to Rome for the funeral while the Catholic Church will be represented by Most Rev Dr JC McQuade Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of All Ireland. Cavan Golf Club is closed all day next Monday as a mark of respect.
Cavan are defeated by Kerry 1-17 to 2-9 in the Wembley Final in what Pat O Neill describes as an inglorious defeat after leading by 8 points in the first half and were ahead by a goal at half time. They fell to pieces in the second half with the famous Wembley pitch sucking all their energy away but not so Kerry the new National League Champions who flew into London direct from their American tour. Cavan led at half time 1-7 to 0-7. Only Charlie Gallagher Jimmy Stafford new boy Jimmy O Donnell Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Tony Morris and Donal O Grady had anything to be proud about. Out of character poor performance from Jim McDonnell Tom Maguire and Ray Carolan. Team Sean Og Flood Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Mickey Brady Tony Morris Tom Maguire Donal O Grady Ray Carolan Tom Lynch Charlie Gallagher Jim McDonnell Jimmy Stafford Seamus McMahon Jimmy O Donnell and James Brady. Subs Tommy Galligan for Seamus McMahon and Colm Smith for Mickey Brady who limped off with a serious injury.
Death of the great Tom Kelly Connolly Street Cavan. One of nature’s gentlemen, Tom was a tailor by trade employed in the famous McKenna’s Outfitters Oliver Plunkett Street Cavan. Educated at Reilly’s School Tom was a leading member of Cavan Battalion Number 2 Brigade 5th Northern Division IRA. He was one of the famous Kelly brothers from Connolly Street playing for Cavan Slashers with his brothers Gerry Jim and Fred- they were known all over the country and were able to ‘punch away above their weight’ terrorising the likes of John ‘The Horse’ Reilly in Cornafean and Danny ‘The Gunner’ in Mullahoran where the games were so keenly contested that a person might be lucky to escape with their lives and many of them were abandoned due to pitch incursions. In Tom’ early days the Slashers travelled by horse and cart later graduating to an open lorry. Tom was truly a star a tough man who knew no fear and took oceans of punishment in his quest for victory. He was a great leader on the pitch and led by example being fearless and courageous as well as being very skilful. He was a similar player to Louis Blessing who acted most of the time as a human battering ram laying off the ball to better placed colleagues. In the twilight of his career and having won 4 senior championships with Cavan Slashers, Tom went to play with Crubany and later he was Manager of Cavan Harps who took over the mantle from Crubany and catered mostly for working class lads with a Labour Party background. Closely knit unit they had the best pitch in the County with Cissie Ronaghan of Town Hall Street always reserving the pitch for Tom Kelly and his colleagues. Tom was greatly assisted in his work at Cavan Harps by the McNamara family Pappy Bud and Tom as well as people of the calibre of Tom O Connor Johnny O Rourke both later elected Labour Councillors for Cavan UDC and all the families in the terrace and the entire Crubany area. Cavan Harps won Junior Championship honours and three Senior League titles in the late forties. They lost some support in 1950 with the re organisation of Drumalee after so many years in the wilderness losing the like of Mickey Walsh a real gem and gifted place kicker from any length or angle. The death knell of the Club was in 1953 when an over heated and excited Willie Doonan assaulted Packy Newman referee of the County Junior Semi Final of that year with Ballinagh winning the replay. The formation of Cavan Gael’s in 1957 was a bitter pill which Tom could not swallow feeling that the decision was largely forced and premature. It was an insult to Bartley Smith his neighbour and long serving friend and colleague and to all the people who played and supported the Harps. The defection of the McNamara’s who were old neighbours in Connolly Street was the final straw ensuring the establishment of the Cavan Gael's and the demise of Tom’s beloved Cavan Harps. Fair play to all the Cavan Gael's who turned up in their hundreds to honour a great football man walking on both sides of the hearse with Tom’s coffin draped in the tricolour. There was a capacity crowd in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan at the funeral Mass celebrated by Father PJ McManus with burial in Cullies cemetery where Teddy McCormack sounded the last post and Captain Sean Sheridan gave the oration over the grave. Tom Kelly Master Tailor Republican soldier star footballer and manager is survived by his brothers Gerry Jim and Fred sisters Mrs K Bell Mrs E Brady Mrs M Egan and Molly Kelly Connolly Street.
Michael Conlon chief executive of the Pigs and Bacon Commission is the speaker at the symposium organized by the NFA in the Courthouse. He is a former Town Clerk in Cavan and County Manager in Cork and is son in law of Mrs M McDonald Tower Hamlet being married to Kitty McDonald.
June 15th 1963 Rev Charles O Gorman USA Navy Chaplin is on holidays with his brother Edward O Gorman Licensed Vintner Main Street.
At the Solemn Pontifical Mass in the Cathedral for the late Pope John XXIII, Bishop Quinn describes the late Pope as “ a warm friendly personality attracting everyone to him. His fatherly instinct and genuine love and friendship was extended to all rich and poor. His vision was of a world returning to Christ and one in Christ”. The Mass was celebrated by Father Paddy V Mallon assisted by Fathers James Carroll deacon and Paddy Gargan MC. All businesses and offices in the town were closed to allow workers attend the Mass in the Cathedral which was packed to capacity.
Saint Felim’s Flagelot Band win again at Monaghan Fheis to add to their recent Ulster success at the Ulster Fleadh Cheoil in Cootehill.
Cup and medals presented to the winners at Cavan Handball Club by the Chairman Henry Smith. Winners were Danny O Hanlon and Michael Kavanagh and the runners up were Seamus Fitzsimmons and K Smith.
150 Cavan Technical School students leave for Bundoran via Sligo at 8:45 am enjoying a great day and visiting Rosnowlagh and the famous Franciscan Abbey and museum where they examined an Irish Republican uniform worn by former Cavan Superintendent Joe Murray in the museum. They adjourned to Bundoran for tea and amusements all spending money freely after saving for a year in a special outing fund set up by their teachers in the Post Office. Despite the fact that it poured rain all day the students had a wonderful outing returning to Cavan at 10:30 pm tired but glowing with satisfaction.
A doctor and priest will accompany the Legion of Mary pilgrimage to Knock next Sunday.
Small supply and trade dull at Cavan fair. Working cobs and ponies along with a good demand for donkies from Billy McCabe who has now acquired the agency for the seaside trade in Britain were the exception and all lots sold out. Cattle two year olds £50-60 three years old £55-65 milch cows £40-50 colts and ponies £30-40 donkies £10-25 working horses £45-50 bonhams per pair £8-12.
The Cavan Branch of the National Council of the Blind Dr FPE Smith presiding in the Lawn Hotel Belturbet are told that there are now 234 blind people in county Cavan. Miss Lynch 79 Church Street the home assistant officer and her assistant Miss Kearney were also present reporting on their home visits where they teach the patients Braille and give lessons in crafts.
Bridie Galligan Secretary of the IRCS is pictured with Benny Conaty in his licensed premises in Connolly Street after emptying the flagon which weighed 26 ½ lbs in weight and yielded in small change the princely sum of £6-10-0 .
Drumalee give Cavan Gaels a footballing lesson in the 1st Round of the Cavan Junior League scoring 3-11 to the Gael’s 0-5 points. Personal triumph for the great Donie Fay who scored an incredible 1-9 and played himself into contention for a place on the Cavan Junior team. Tommy Molloy Ray Carroll Reilly brothers (Seamus and Matthew) Sean Woods and star midfielder Tom Flynn. Donie was best assisted by the tireless Michael Smith and the penetrating runs of Frankie Walsh in attack. Drumalee led by 0-8 to 0-5 at half time. Dick Mulcahy was again the star defender for the Gaels with great support from the Crowe brothers (Donal and George) PJ Carroll Brendan Keaney at centre field and Terry Smith Sean Galligan and returning after a long injury lay off the peerless Pat Gaffney. The Drumalee goals were all scored in the 2nd half by John ‘Buddy’ Clarke Brian Gaffney and that man again Donie Fay. Referee John Brady Mullahoran is rated as fair.
Jack M Brady with 69 nett wins the coveted Bhreifne trophy at County Cavan Golf Club. Owen McGovern and Louis Blessing both scored 70 with Owen taking second place virtue of a better back nine. Farnham Cup (Adam and Eve Match play) WP O Hanlon off 10 beat Leo McDonald (12) 2 and 1. Committee Prize 18 hole stableford Rev M Gilbride 42 Dermot Morgan 41 .
Secondary students from the Poor Clare Convent along with their teachers leave Cavan for an outing to Sligo and Yeat’s country travelling in two of Jackson’s luxury coaches. They left at 8:30 and didn’t return until 10:30 all totally oblivious to the pouring rain which fell all day.
Annie Martin who emigrated to the USA many years ago is on holidays at their home 1 Saint Aidan’s with her brothers Henry and Johnny.
June 22nd 1963 Tumultuous reception for President John F Kennedy as he returns to the land of his forebears. Welcomed in Irish and English by President Eamonn De Velera, he was later welcomed by hundreds of thousands on his way to Arus an Uachtarainn standing in an open car surrounded by security. He later addressed both houses of the Oireachtas, was made a free man of Dublin city, journeyed to meet his cousins in Abbotstown near New Ross in county Wexford. He was conferred with an Honary doctorate at UCG later flying out from Shannon with a tear in his eye and a nation stunned at the outpouring of such joy and emotion in perfect weather conditions.
World acclaims new Pope as Cardinal Montini former Archbishop of Milan is elected in record time after the Cardinals sealed up in the Sistine Chapel voted 4 times on Thursday and got their man on the first ballot on Friday morning with hundreds of thousands rushing to Saint Peter’s Square to be told 46 minutes later “Habeamus est Papam Giovanni Baptista Montini” Archbishop of Milan and red hot favorite would take over the mantle from the late lamented Pope John XXIII immediately confirming that he would be continuing the work of the late Pope by recalling the Second Ecumenical Council. He will be crowned Pope on Sunday next the feast of Saint Paul in the open air at Saint Peter’s Square. Widely travelled Diplomat he is friendly with President De Velera who will once again lead the Irish delegation at the coronation while the Irish Church will again be represented by Archbishop John Charles McQuaid . He is a personal friend of Sean T and Mrs Kelly former President of Ireland. He was Archbishop of Milan since early 1955 after serving as Assistant Secretary of State and Co Secretary of State since the election of Pope Pius XII. He was mentioned as a possible candidate in 1958 but was not at that stage a cardinal. Tall and lean with a scholar’s forehead black bushy eyebrows and deep set eyes.
Senator TJ Fitzpatrick is re elected Chairman of Cavan Urban Council by 6-3 with runner up Paddy Conaty unanimously re elected Vice Chairman. Johnny Murray Labour and Benny Cafferty Fine Gael proposed and seconded Tom Fitzpatrick. His first duty as Chairman was to congratulate the new Pope in Rome saying “ may Pope Paul VI be long spared to lead the Church and humanity”.
Airmid O Hanlon and JA Clarke win the President’s Surgeon Cullen’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with ‘dark horse’ Jean McCormick and B Nelson a close second.
New branch of the Labour Party is set up in Cavan with a view to having members elected to local and national forums. Chairman John O Rourke UDC Secretary Tom O Connor Treasurer Tommy McKiernan. Committee Eddie Maguire Johnny Burns John Keogan Johnny Murray UDC and L Keane. The meeting was addressed by Waterford TD TA Kyne in the Town Hall which was packed to capacity for the occasion.
Over 90 on magical mystery tour of the islands of Lough Erne sponsored by Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne. The islands are described as monuments and store house of antiquities. Centre of attention was Devenish the most famous and historic on the vast lake. The members were ‘spellbound’ by the number and varieties of the antiquities including Saint Molaise’s House the Round Tower Teampall Mor Saint Mary’s Abbey house of the Canon’s regular of Saint Augustine and the old cemetery with its own unique high cross. Later the party visited White Island and the aptly named Inismacsaint where they encountered even more interesting remains and antiquities including a church another round tower and a cemetery. The outing was greatly enhanced by the splendid commentary and guidance of Rev Patrick Gallagher Chairman Donegal Historic Society.
Rose Smith Frances McKiernan Claire McKiernan and Marie O Reilly are pictured competing at the 45th annual Feis in Ballyjamesduff.
A revitalized Cavan beat Derry in sparkling style 3-9 to 2- thus becoming the first team to beat the homesters in Dean McGlinchey Park Ballinascreen. The only blot on the copy book was that they again faded in the last quarter letting Derry in for 2-2 without reply. Many of the Cavan players at that stage were blowing hard and out on their feet. Cavan will now face Donegal in the Ulster Semi Final in Clones and will have to improve considerably if they are to become the first holders of the glittering new Anglo Celt trophy which has been presented to the Ulster Council by the directors of the Anglo Celt. The old trophy will stay in Cavan at the home of Jim McDonnell captain of the team as they are the last holders and have won the competition on a record 44 times. Scorers for Cavan Charlie Gallagher 0-7 0-4 frees James Brady 1-2 Ray Carolan 1-0 and Cathal Toal Killeshandra Leaguers 1-0.
Cavan Gaels come storming back at the homesters Butlersbridge in the Junior League with the Bridge hanging on by a single point 1-5 to 1-4 and Jackie Sheridan newly reinvigorated Pat Gaffney and Des Lambert the Gaels are awarded a close in free to level the game when the pitch was invaded with several of the Butlersbridge players remonstrating with the referee John Foley Ballyhaise who had no option but to abandon the game. John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Donal Crowe Des Lambert and Jackie Sheridan all gave great second half displays. Gerard Finegan and PJ Carroll took over from Tom Smith and Con Smith in the second half ensuring a plentiful supply of the ball to the inside forwards where Terry Smith Tommy Monaghan Jackie Sheridan and Dick Mulcahy laid siege to the home citadel. Benny Henry Con Smith Tommy Smith at centre field forwards Ken Browne John Cusack and the O Reilly brothers all shone for the ‘homesters’ particularly in the opening half.
All conquering TP O Callaghan from Bailieboro maintains his unbeaten record when he wins the Ulster Mile title in a time of 4 minutes 20 seconds in Emyvale finishing three feet ahead of the flying Bobby Faren from Limavaddy the Ulster ½ mile champion. O Callaghan the 5,000 meter Ulster champion was 25 yards behind at the bell but on a heavy track the well built Bailieboro runner steadily closed down the Limavaddy flier to just edge him out by a yard at the tape. John Kennedy the defending champion was 3rd.
Cavan Clerical students will play a Cavan Gaels selection in Breffni Park. Team Peter Paul O Reilly P Smith Fintan McKiernan Phil Brady Tom McKiernan Felim Kelly Jim Brady Tommy Smith P McGuinness P Carolan Captain Martin Kelly Harry O Reilly Brian McElhinney Brian Morris and Brian Boylan. Subs Michael Cooke Tommy Monaghan JP Smith T Dalton and Gerard Finegan.
Two great Cavan football families celebrate ordinations with Raymond Brady son of Maurice and Kathleen Brady Drapers Upper Main Street. Maurice is a former Cavan Slashers Cavan Championship winner and present Treasurer of the Cavan Gaels. Johnny Cusack is a native of Ballyjamesduff and is son of Mr and Mrs Michael Cusack Drumrora. Michael won County Cavan Junior and Senior medals with Lavey in 1950 and 1951. The new priest’s uncle Johnny captained Lavey to successive titles and was at top of the left for Cavan when they won their last All Ireland Senior title defeating Meath in 1952.
June 29th 1963 The Celt continues its coverage of the life and times of the new Pope Paul VI telling the readers that he was appointed Archbishop of Milan in December 1954 and at his installation the address was given by Pope Pius XII who clearly signaled his preference for Montini as his successor. He was born in Brescia where he studied privately after his health broke down. He was ordained a priest in Brescia Cathedral in 1920. He studied later at the Roman Academy of Saint Augustine where he took his degrees in Philosophy. He later studied in the Ecclesiastical Academy where Church diplomats are trained. Spending one year in the Warsaw Embassy as work experience. In 1937 he was selected understudy Secretary of State for Ordinary Church affairs under the direction of Cardinal Pacelli. Celt hints at an uneasy relationship between the two men with Pope Pius XII plumping for Cardinal Magilome as his Secretary of State when elected Pope. When the Cardinal died in 1944 Pope Pius XII never replaced him preferring to take on the job himself. Eventually in 1953 he was appointed Co Secretary of State but refused the red hat of Cardinal. He had a direct telephone line to the Pope’s apartment and was in consultation with him a couple of times per day. He was created a Cardinal in 1958 by Pope John XXIII with the coat of arms ‘In Nomine Domine’ ‘In the name of the Lord’. In 1962 he travelled all over Africa visiting Rhodesia South Africa Nigeria and Ghana.
Father Raymond Brady is ordained a priest by Archbishop John Charles McQuaid Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of All Ireland in Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth. He celebrated his firs Mass in Maynooth on Monday morning assisted by Father Frank McKiernan President of Saint Felim’s College Ballinamore. His brother Maurice served the Mass and present were his parents Maurice and Kathleen sister Sheila brothers Maurice and Sean. Father Brady celebrated his first public Mass in the Cathedral on Tuesday imparting his blessing to friends and neighbours who travelled from all over Ireland to be present. Father Raymond Brady was educated at the Poor Clare Convent De La Salle Brothers Cavan Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’s Maynooth where he obtained his BA and BD with first class honours.
Johnny Cusack from Drumora Crosserlough was also ordained at Maynooth on Sunday saying his first Mass in Saint Patrick’s Maynooth assisted by Lavey native Father Terence Cunningham DCL. His two brothers served the Mass. Father Cusack said his first public Mass in Saint Mary’s Church Crosserlough on Tuesday. His aunt is Mrs Judy McEntee Church Street. Father Johnny Cusack was educated at Knocknagilla Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth.
Death of Joyce Campbell 198 Upper Newtownards Road Belfast. She was eldest daughter of the legendary Patrick and Mrs Margaret ‘Daisy’ McCarren. Her husband Dr John Campbell died only three years ago. She is survived by her 2 sons and 2 daughters sisters and many friends.
Dr Tadhg Lynch son of Mrs Lynch and the late Tim Solicitor Farnham Street is conferred with his MB Bch BAD degree at University College Dublin.
John Shannon Irish Life Assurance is the recipient of a presentation by District Manager CJ McGauran on the occasion of his promotion to Sligo at an enjoyable function in McMahon’s County Hotel. John has been resident in Belturbet for the last twenty years.
Over 70 delegates attend the Dail Mor Gaelic League in Cavan where 15 motions were dealt with all as Gaeilge.
July 6th 1963 William P O Hanlon Managing Director of the Anglo Celt is appointed Chairman of the Standard Newspapers Limited to succeed General Sean McEoin who is retiring for health reasons. Willie is President of the Master Printer’s Association and Vice President of Associated Irish Newspapers.
For the first time the coronation of the Pope will take place in the open air at Saint Peter’s Rome with up to two million people expected to participate. The gold and white triple crown will be laid on his head by Cardinal O Havriani Dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals.
President John Kennedy leaves Shannon for Gatwick after his triumphant 4 day tour of Ireland quoting a poem called ‘Shannon’ given to him at a reception in Arus an Uachtarainn by Sinead bean De Velera. He left with a tear in his eye and a lump in his throat laden down with presents and gifts vowing to return to the land of his forebears someday. “ I will have the memory of this wonderful Irish welcome in my heart always. I didn’t know Failte could mean as much as the hundred thousand welcomes the Irish people extended to me over the last few days”
Joe Brennan Graham’s Hotel Bailieboro is elected Chairman of the newly formed Cavan Hotel’s Association for Regional Tourism while Don McMullin the Railway Hotel is elected Secretary.
The Lady Captain’s (Dolie Brady) prize at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Mrs PA Farrelly. Joan O Hanlon won the Gross.
Charlie Reilly Clann Na Poblachta Drumherrish is unanimously elected Chairman of Cavan County Council succeeding Senator John Cole. Patrick Smith the veteran Fianna Fail councilor from Cootehill is unanimously elected Vice Chairman. Sean Lee leader of the Fianna Fail grouping on the Council announces that Fianna Fail will no longer support the rotation system agreed to a few years ago and will in future contest the position of Chairman.
Pictured are Don Twoomey brilliant centre half of the all conquering De La Salle Under 14 team captained by Paddy Reilly who captured yet another (the 4th in 5 years) Urban title at wet but well attended Breffni Park beating Lurgan by 3-16 to 0-2. Mullahoran beat Denn in an equally one sided Rural final winning 2-11 to Nil. Pictured is Seamus Gilheaney Chairman of the School’s League presenting the PJ Duke Cup to a jubilant Paddy Reilly. The victory was laid in the outstanding half back line where Denis O Keeffe man of the match Don Twoomey and Joe Gilmartin were rock solid at the back and joined in attack every opportunity they got. John Sheridan Tomas Greene and Oliver Galligan were very efficient clearing everything that came their way but they were never over worked. De La Salle had a strong tall forceful midfield in Paddy Reilly captain and Michael ‘Moucher’ Galligan. Pictured is Pearse Gilroy who swept through the Lurgan defence for a series of well taken points. The tall well built John McNamara played as target man to great effect. Paddy Sheridan on the 40 and Padraic Goodman were others to catch the eye in a well coordinated forward line with Noel Smith and the young Micheal ‘Haulie’ Reilly seen to great effect. The referee was Father Benny Maguire Saint Patrick’s College. In the first half Paddy Reilly scored 0-2 Pearse Gilroy 1-1 and P Goodman 0-1. Second half Don Twoomey and Noel Smith 1 goal each Sean McNamara 0-4 Pearse Gilroy 0-2 Paddy Reilly and P Goodman 0-1 each. De La Salle John Sheridan B Hyland Tom Greene Oliver Galligan Dennis O Keeffe Don Twoomey Joe Gilmartin Michael Galligan Paddy Reilly Padraic Goodman Paddy Sheridan Pearse Gilroy Micheal ‘Hauley’ Reilly and Noel Smith.
President De Velera is one of the 91 Head’s of State at the coronation of Pope Paul VI and is granted a private audience with the new Pope which lasted 21 minutes.
First ever De La Salle Sports are held in Breffni Park. 60 yards under 8 1st Jimmy Fay 2nd Thomas McKiernan. Sack Race under 11 1st Sean Quigley 2nd Kenneth O Keeffe. Under 10 100 Yards 1st Raymond McDonagh 2nd Martin Murray. Sack Race under 14 Brian McGlashin 2nd Norman Breslin .Egg and spoon under 8 1st Thomas Brady 2nd Thomas Johnston. Flag race under 10 Raymond McDonagh 2nd Martin Murray.220 yards under 14 Joseph Gilmartin 2nd Norman Breslin. Under 12 100 yards 1st Liam Quigley 2nd David Lee. Musical chairs Brendan Heslin 2nd Kevin Mullery.100 yards under 13 Norman Breslin 2nd Tom McEntee. Under 8 tricycle race Jimmy Scanlon. Relay T McEntee J Gilmartin L Quigley and Oliver Galligan . Under 11 100 yards Kevin Mullery 2nd Sean Quigley. Hurdles race under 14 1st Thomas Sheridan 2nd Joseph Gilmartin . Under 14 obstacle race Francis McCormick and 2nd Thomas Sheridan. The outstanding all rounder was Norman Breslin. Prizes presented by ex superintendant Joe Murray with amplification by Smyth’s 60 Main Street.
Mass of Thanksgiving in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan for the election of Pope Paul VI. The chief celebrant was Rev Joe Canon Sheridan Killeshandra deacon was Father George Gear and sub deacon was Rev Raymond Brady. Master of ceremonies Father PJ Gargan and Bishop Austin Quinn presided.
The Irish Independent reports that for the first time in a century the coronation of the Pope Paul VI the former Cardinal Giovanni Batista Montini takes place outdoors at Saint Peter’s Square witnessed by over 250,000 people and a world wide television audience of millions. “As the dusk falls the entire scene takes on an air of incredible beauty”!
Brendan Browne 111 Saint Helen’s Road Ballsbridge and formerly of Cathedral Road Cavan is 1st in Ireland in his final exams at UCD taking a degree in electrical engineering with 1st class honours. Brendan was educated at the Poor Clare’s De La Salle and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. He is eldest son of William MA formerly Saint Patrick’s College and now Holy Ghost College Blackrock.
S G Duffy Irish Life District Manager is the recipient of a 26 piece set of Waterford Crystal at a Social in his honour in Crover House Hotel. G McGovern District Inspector Longford made the presentation to Mr Duffy who is going on promotion as District Manager Thurles.
July 13th 1963 Thomas Smith 10 Jubilee is the over all winner of the Johnny Donohoe Perpetual Cup at the annual junior fishing outing to Derryheen.
Tragic death of the 29 year old Christopher Cusack farmer and labourer Glencurran Carrickaboy. The accident occurred at 2 pm on Sunday as he returned home accidently putting his foot on the accelerator as he approached a sharp bend in the road. Hugh Smith neighbour was a passenger and is detained with serious injuries in Cavan Surgical Hospital. Father George Gear was quickly on the scene and administered the Last Rites to the dying man. He was attended at the scene by Dr E McDonagh Bailieborough .Most popular hard working man he just returned from Lourdes last week. He lived alone and was a well known highly popular farmer and building contractor. He was an outstanding footballer with Ballinagh GFC who formed a guard of honour on both sides of the hearse at both the removal from the Surgical Hospital and at the funeral in Saint Matthew’s Church Drumavaddy where Father Michael Gilbride CC Ballinagh officiated assisted by Father PJ Corrigan CC Denn. Burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.
Michael B Sheridan Dartry Cootehill is appointed permanent agricultural instructor with Meath Committee of Agriculture and will take up his new appointment on the 1st September 1963.
Rás Tailteann whizzes through Cavan and out the Farnham Road on its way to Mullingar.
Butlersbridge open the quest for Junior Championship honours with a well merited win 2-11 to 3-5 against Killeshandra Leaguers at Rory O Moore Park Belturbet. Playing against a stiff breeze and up the hill in the first half the Bridge trailed by 3-3 to 1-3 at the interval. Feature of the game was the sparkling display by back to form county man Con Smith and the accurate place kicking of Johnny Cusack. Killeshandra won the toss and played with the hill and wind. Brian Myles was a defensive star in his old position in defence after being out of sorts in the full forward line in the first half. Goalie Jerry Healey could not be blamed for any of the three goals that he conceded as the defence were strangely shaky in the firs half without the physique and power of the great Brian Myles. Terry Smith was his usual steady reliable self at full back while brother Tommy Con Kevin Smith Frank O Reilly at centre half flanker Benny Henry Ken Browne all sparkled into life in a great second half display. Terry Smith replaced Jerry Healey in goal when Killeshandra were awarded a late penalty and made a great save from a ‘rasper’ by current county senior star Cathal Toal. Best for Killeshandra who ran out of steam in the second half was county star Cathal Toal.
Patrick Gaffney BE Latt buys the Erne Cinema in Belturbet for £2,050 PJ O Reilly and Finegan Menton 14-15 Lower O Connell Street Dublin were the Auctioneers.
Stradone strong burly team led by Mick McCarthy leaders of the Cavan Hurling League sweep aside the challenge of Cavan Owen Roe’s 5-6 to 0-2 at Breffni Park. Scores were even in the first half but Stradone stepped in for 4 unanswered goals in the second period. Mick McCarthy John Muldowney Liam Carolan T Smith and P Power outstanding for Stradone while Owen Roe were best served by Sean Woods Patsy Lee Seamus McCormack Seamus Bennett Paddy Lyons and Tony Brady. Rev Brother Cyril was the referee.
Cavan are expected to out play Donegal in the Ulster Semi Final in Clones while Monaghan play the all conquering Donegal in the Minor curtain raiser. Admission is two shillings with side line seats two shillings extra. Schoolboys will be admitted for six pence. Cavan Boy Scouts Band will lead the parade and take up a collection in the grounds.
‘Saint Aiden’s’ Drumelis former residence of Paddy Baxter Senator and Cathaoirleacch are purchased at auction by George V Maloney Junior for £3,600.
Minnie O Neill’s bungalow at Drumalee is purchased in trust by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor for a sum believed to be in the region of £2.675.Con P Smith was the Auctioneer and Sean P Kelly had carriage.
Bridge Mattie Corcoran and Liam Bogue E/W Tom Hickey and Surgeon Cullen.
Featured in this week’s Anglo Celt are the Reilly family Ashe Street two of whom Paddy and Haulie starred for the De La Salle in this year’s Schools’ Finals at Breffni Park. Paddy has played for 5 successive years with the team and has been successful on four occasions in the Championship. While older brother JJ also played for 5 years and was a winner of county medals on three occasions. Younger brother Micheal ‘Hauley’ starred in this year’s win. Paddy who captained the team this year has played at corner forward full forward centre field on successive teams. They are sons of Michael and Elizabeth Reilly Ashe Street.
Danny O Kelly beats out of luck Leo McDonald to win the Member’s Cup at County Cavan Golf Club .In the O Hanlon Cup Final B Nelson beat Vincent Crotty. In the Scotch Foursomes S Lawlor and Frank Brady 61 nett beat H Carthy and Danny O Kelly 66 ½ nett.
Pictured is Patsy Lee who has given two sparkling performances for his club Owen Roe in the county Cavan Hurling League.
Over 100 young anglers at the annual fishing competition sponsored by Cavan Angling Club who served each one of them sandwiches tea around a blazing bonfire. There was an amazing total of 185 fish caught with Tommy Smith 10 Jubilee winning the top prize and Johnny Donohoe Cup which Johnny the Treasurer of the Club presented. Vincent Bartley Chairman presented the remainder of the prizes. Results 8-10 year olds 1st Philip Donohoe Abbey Street 2nd James Quinn Tullac Mongan 3rd Desmond Donohoe Abbey Street. Section B 10-12 1st Sean Reilly Swellan Thomas Smith 10 Jubilee 3rd John Lee Tullac Mongan. Section C 12-14 1st Tom Greene Saint Phelim’s Place 2nd Dominick Lynch Tullac Mongan 3rd Coleman Smith Drumalee. The competitors were transported to and from the venue in two luxury coaches supplied free of charge by Maurice Jackson.
Death of Katie Cusack Shankill who was predeceased by her sister Anne on Christmas Day. She is survived by her husband Michael son daughters brother sister and other relatives. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
On the three day Blood Transfusion visit to Cavan, 585 people give blood in the Protestant Hall. This is 83 more than last year. The event was hosted and organized by Eileen Maloney and the members of Cavan Red Cross.
Death of George Donaghy in Luton after a short illness borne with great courage and fortitude. He was a distinguished Sergeant in the RIC. He was son of Manus and Ellen Donaghy Kilmore. He is survived by his wife daughters brother Manus and sister Mary McDonald Lislin.
Good supply of cattle at Cavan Fair with buyers from a wide area.. Yearlings £36-£40 2 year olds £55-60 three year olds £60-72-10-0 milch cows £40-50 springers £55-65 mincers £28-35. Bull calves £18-25 shorthorns £10-15. Working horses £40-50 ponies £40-50 donkeys £5-15. Carrying sows £32-40 bonhams £8-12 per pair.
July 20th 1963 Michael J Smith Secretary of Cavan County Council devises a new plan for university grants which is later adopted by the Council. Medical courses of 6 years maximum loan of £250 payable over 12 years to cover lodgings travelling expenses etc. Architect and all courses over 5 years £160 Dentistry £140 Engineering £120 and Arts and Commerce £100.
Pictured at the ‘Kiss of Life’ demonstration is Brian Sullivan reviving Albert Hickey with Frances Sullivan and Pat Saunderson looking on at the Water Safety week at Swellan Lake.
Major upset as the holders Cavan ‘are caught on the hop’4-5 to 0-6 by outsiders Donegal in the Ulster senior semi final at Clones with the winners qualifying for their first ever final to be played at Breffni Park Cavan. According to Pat O Neill the team let the supporters down and Donegal’s win was ‘ like taking candy from kids’. Kerry beat Cork 1-18 to 3-7 in Killarney while Dublin beat Laois 2-11 to 2-9 in Croke Park. PJ calls for a team manager to be appointed with full control over switches and selection. Cavan with 44 titles looked completely out of their depth and were never in the contest with a chance of winning. “Ray Carolan at midfield played well subduing the brilliant Frankie McFeeley while Stafford Maguire and Kelly in defence fought all through and are blameless for the shame inflicted on the supporters by such a gutless display. Cavan’s best forward Jimmy O Donnell was taken off by a group of selectors who shamed themselves in their incoherent and lack of intelligence and should all be dismissed for gross incompetence”. Donegal led by 2-3 to 0-5 at the interval. Everything Donegal attempted came off and they scored a couple of lucky goals that amazed even their long suffering fans who waited 80 years for the team to make this breakthrough. Peter Pritchard replaced Cathal Toal at half time and he was the only Cavan forward to sparkle and made a big difference to the attack scoring Cavan’s sole point in the second half. The Donegal team who made the breakthrough to contest their first ever Ulster senior final Seamus Hoare Finian Gallagher Bernard Brady Brendan McFeeley Sean O Donnell John Hannigan Paul Kelly Frankie McFeeley PJ Flood Cormac Breslin Sean Ferriter Captain Mick Griffin Donal Breslin Des Houlihan and Harry Laverty. The much talked about superb Donegal minor team won their semi final beating a very poor Monaghan side 6-14 to 0-4 after leading at the interval by 4-3 to 0-2.
Ardee are the visitors to Cavan Sports Centre where Malachy Elliott and Colin Carthy beat Ed Watters and T Matthews 6-1 Garrett Arnold and Mickey Breslin beat D O Neill and G McGee 6-4 Moya Maloney and Frances Sullivan beat Ann Shannon and Mary McMahon 6-5 Marlis Smith and Clare Maloney lost to Mary Coyle and J McKiernan 1-6 J Carroll and D Smith beat P McDonnell and Orla Clarke 1-6 C Carthy and Moya Maloney beat Ed Wallis and Miss Shannon 6-4 Malachy Elliott and Frances Sullivan beat Matthew and Miss McCarthy 6-3 Kevin Burke and Clare Maloney lost to G McGee and Miss McKeever 4-6 Michael Breslin and Marlis Smith lost to D O Neill and Miss Cole 2-6. An enjoyable ‘hop’ was held in the Sports Centre later with the cup presented to Ardee who won overall 5-4.
Death of the legendary Surgeon Joseph McMullin former County Surgeon in Cavan at his residence ‘Inis Fail’ Woodbine Avenue Stillorgan Dublin at the age of 77. He was Cavan’s first ever County Surgeon. Native of Donegal he qualified as a doctor in 1910 at Saint Cecelia’s Hospital Colchester England. Later dispensary doctor in Burtonport in 1911. Later he qualified as a surgeon at the Shell and Rock Hospital Ballyshannon where he served from 1914-1923 when he was appointed as Cavan’s first ever County Surgeon. He served in Cavan from 1923 until his retirement in January 1952. His dedication to his patients and skill as a surgeon were legendary and he did much to enhance the reputation of the old Surgical Hospital. He lived close by with his family in ‘Inis Fail’ and made himself available around the clock seven days per week. He was brother of Rev P McMullin PP Donegal and the late Rev M Canon McMullin PP Carrigart and Vincent M McMullin Solicitor Ballybofey. He is survived also by his wife Frances sons Surgeon J P McMullin Justice Art McMullin and Dom McMullin ‘Railway Hotel Cavan daughters Una Smith Farnham Street Airmid O Hanlon ‘Glenair’ Cathedral Road Mrs P Flanagan Dublin Mrs D Meagher Dublin Mrs J Celvey Dublin Miss N McMullin Miss D McMullin and Miss M McMullin and 36 grandchildren. Funeral from Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Merrion to Dean’s Grange cemetery.
Death penalty abolished . Exemptions include murder of a guard or prison officer on duty or the murder of a foreign diplomat or head of state. Treason is also included as a capital offence.
Rev Eamonn Mansfield CSSP Kimmage Manor is ordained a priest by the Archbishop of Dublin John Charles McQuaid at All Saints College Clonliffe . Father Eamonn is eldest son of Mr and Mrs JP Mansfield Rock Cross. He said his first Mass at Blackrock College where he was educated and was assisted by Rev M Geraghty PP Glasnevin. He said his firs public Mass in the Cathedral on Tuesday imparting his blessing to the large and representative congregation.
Elmbank Hatcheries Cavan Monaghan and branches are offering 1st cross leghorn at £1-£2-25 per 25.
July 27th 1963 Down and Donegal will play for the spanking new Anglo Celt trophy in the Ulster Final in Breffni Park Cavan next Sunday. The new trophy presented by the directors of the Anglo Celt was handed over to the Ulster Council at their meeting in Monaghan by the Editor Edward O Hanlon. The old trophy presented in 1925 will remain in the possession of Cavan team captain Jim McDonnell who was the captain of the winning Cavan team in 1962. Sean Ferriter of Donegal or George Lavery of Down will as rival captains be striving to be the first to win the new trophy. Stewards are asked to be in their places not later than mid day with a record crowd expected. Bus parking will be at the Courthouse. Fair green Magnet Cinema and other parking facilities have been secured. Farmers along the route have offered their fields along the Clones Arva and Cootehill roads. It is expected that a crowd of over 30.000 will converge on Breffni Park where the Embankment will hold an estimated 10.000 spectators. Programmes will be sold at all entrances to the town by Oliver Plunkett’s Under 16 and De La Salle Under 14s who are on a generous commission. The programmes will be distributed on Saturday evening at Tom Fitzpatrick’s Solicitors Farnham Street. The minor game will proceed the senior game and will feature the same two teams Down and favourites Donegal the present Ulster League Champions.
B Nelson wins the Captain’s Owen McGovern’s prize at County Cavan Golf Club with 69 nett. Phil Lawlor Junior (9) was runner up while Jack Binchey with 61 had the best gross.
Corlurgan school is decorated in honour of Mrs John Crotty NT who is retiring after 40 years of distinguished service to the school. Father Peter Paul Galligan a past pupil and leading Cavan footballer on vacation from Australia made the presentation to his old teacher of a silver tea service suitably inscribed. Included in the overflow attendance were Fathers Joe Dolan Adm PJ Gargan AJ O Brien County Council and Frank Crowe Chairman of the organising committee.
Robert Simpson 18 Saint Patrick’s Terrace Cavan is appointed Unit officer Cavan branch Red Cross with Eileen Maloney as usual heading up the ladies’ section.
Francie Farrelly at the age of 20 returns home to visit his parents at 38 Saint Felim’s Place. Francie a member of the USA marines brings with him his wife and newly born child. Along with his brother Hubert Francis was a member of the CBSI troop and band.
Death of Peter McCabe Pullamore husband of Mary. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife and family. Funeral was large and representative at Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
August 3rd 1963 Record attendance at Down V Donegal Ulster Final in Cavan on a blistering hot day with Breffni Park unable to hold the crowds which occupied all of the fields at Creighan Rosculligan and Kilnavara with non paying fans who failed to gain admission to the ground. Upwards of 60,000 are believed to have travelled from the far reaches of Donegal and Down to a venue that was hopelessly inadequate and ill prepared.
Michael Jordan Wolfe Tone Street is pictured with his 20lbs 6 oz pike which won the PJ Lee Cup as the heaviest fish caught in the 1962-193 Season and sponsored by Cavan and District Tourism.
Sympathy is extended to Bishop Austin Quinn on the death of his brother Henry Quinn Millfield Armagh . He is survived by his brothers Patrick Arthur Bernard and Bishop Austin brothers wife and three children.
Fourth Ulster Championship for superb Down who outclassed a hopelessly nervous and poor Donegal 2-11 to 1-4 in one of the poorest Ulster Finals in living memory on a sweltering hot humid day before a record crowd of 36.000 spectators at hopelessly inadequate Breffni Park where even the much heralded embankment (Town Dump) went up in flames and had to be evacuated and spectators shepherded to safety by a very efficient Cavan Fire Brigade. Down were complete masters of a lack luster game where Donegal simply did not’ turn up’ and even the scoring of an early penalty by John Hannigan failed to whet the appetites of players totally overcome with 1st Ulster Final nerves. To make matters worse for their thousands of spectators Down won the Minor final beating a very strong and skillful Donegal with a last minute goal 4-6 to 2-11 after Donegal led at the interval by 2-6 to 1-3. They showed some wonderful skills but ran into trouble by over elaboration and the hot weather and big wide pitch took its toll on the Donegal stamina. Padraig McFlynn President of the Ulster Council presented the magnificent Anglo Celt Cup to George Lavery captain of the Down team after the game. Down scorers Brian Johnston 1-2 Paddy Doherty 1-1 Sean O Neill 0-4 Val Kane 0-2 James and Dan McCartan 0-1 each. Donegal replied per John Hannigan 1-0 penalty Cormac Breslin 0-2 Frankie McFeeley and Sean Ferriter 0-1 each. Most Rev Dr James Moynagh Bishop of Calabar former Cavan and Mullahoran star footballer threw in the ball. Because of the warm weather Cavan town pubs and restaurants were packed all day to full capacity while Virginia was busier than a normal Show day and Cootehill busier than the full week end Ulster Fleadh held in the town recently. According to the Anglo Celt the Ulster Council are committed to playing two out of every six Ulster finals in Cavan!
Monaghan Town show their class trashing Cavan Town 6-0 in the Duncan Cup at Villa Park Clones. Cavan were in the game up to half time but capitulated after Gene Cullivan missed a penalty which would have put them in the lead. Cavan will now play Kilmore at the latter’s venue next week.
Five invalids booked on the forthcoming Oblate Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Organizers Peggy Willock Surgical Hospital and Nellie Gargan ‘The Ritz Bar’ need funds and each donor will be remembered in a novena of Masses in Lourdes.
Death of Elizabeth Cusack Wolfe Tone Street only a short time in Cavan where she came after the recent death of her husband 9 years ago. The family were natives of Killymeehan Stradone . They were extremely well known and popular over a wide area. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan was large and representative. Burial later in Drung cemetery.
Father Ray Brady recently ordained priest and son of Maurice and Kay Brady Upper Main Street is appointed Curate in Ballinaglera county Leitrim.
Sale of the century as Tom Clarke Cathedral Road buys ‘Fortview’ on 14 acres of land at Farnham Road for £3.820. The property belonged to the late AM Mee for many years.
August 10th 1963 Cavan Urban Council Garden Competition Zone A P McGrath Saint Phelim’s Place . Zone B William Sheridan 13 Saint Brigid’s Terrace each receive £5.
Niall Walsh Clerical Officer Cavan County Council is appointed Town Clerk Buncrana county Donegal. Native of Kingscourt Niall joined the Local Government Services in 1954. Prominent member of Cavan Golf Club and Cavan Musical Society. His marriage to Gertie McDonald Tower Hamlet takes place on September 12th 1964.Pictured are four generations of an old distinguished Cavan family the Johnston’s Wolfe Tone Street. Alice Mooney is pictured with her grand daughter Elizabeth Mooney daughter Mary and great grand daughter June on June’s 1st birthday. Elizabeth is widow of the late Patrick Johnston a Labour member and Chairman of Cavan Urban Council for many years.
On a wet day in July the casual staff employed to prepare Breffni Park for the Ulster Final are pictured hard at work. Terry Weir Bill Allen Harry Donegan Jimmy McKeown Peter Gaffney Simon Buckley Barney Connolly Mickey Reilly Tommy Owens Charles Maguire James O Brien and Mickey O Brien.
Death of John J Fitzpatrick Jersey City aged 59 suddenly. He was son of Francis Fitzpatrick Breffni Terrace. He was an Engineer in Jersey city with the Board of Education. He emigrated from Cavan 39 years ago. He served in the American Navy for over 30 years. He fought in both the Atlantic and Pacific during World War 2 and later served as a New York State Trooper. He was brother of the legendary Joey ‘Bendy’ Fitzpatrick College Street. His sister died in Jersey city in January.
Forty members of Cavan Boy Scouts leave for the annual camp in Mornington county Meath with John Donohoe and Father Torlac O Reilly in charge of the party.
John McCaffrey Barney Connolly and Tom Lyons on his annual holiday from New York catch an amazing 20 dozen perch in three hours fishing on the River Erne.
Birth of Victor Fagan at Bangor Hospital son of Arthur Solicitor and member of Cavan UDC. His wife is Winnie nee Johnston.
Death of John J O Reilly a native of Drumcrave who emigrated to the USA in 1928. He is survived by two sons Sean and Kevin and last visited Ireland in 1933. He possessed a picture of the school dated 1924. Funeral in America.
August 17th 1963 Onslow Bredin moves in to clear the way for the erection of six houses opposite the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan at a place known as ‘Cathedral Corner. Onslow stated that all of the houses apart from one are all pre sold.
Joan O Hanlon wins the Lady President’s Prize (Dorie Smith) at Cavan Golf Club. Jean McCormick wins the hidden prize in section A while Mrs PA Farrelly wins section B Maureen McDonald had the best gross.
Mullahoran beat Virginia Blues the defending champions to claim a place in the Cavan senior football final 12 points to 0-3. The teams were tied at 0-2 each at the interval. Mullahoran scored ten points in the second half without reply. Simon Deignan exerted his authority as referee in a very able manner. Danny and John Brady Connie Halton Padraic Harton Jim Brady Tom Smith and Phil McGuiness at centre field outstanding for the winners who now play Bailieborough in the county final.
Down play Dublin in the all Ireland semi final and the winners will play Galway who disposed of the reigning champions Kerry in their semi final.
Francis Garvey and Patsy Lee top the honours lists at Saint Patrick’s College Leaving Certificate results. Both are past students of De La Salle Cavan. Others to figure prominently include Ray Dunne Dermot Burke George Crowe Paddy Smallhorne Peter Pritchard Gussy Crowe and Terry Brady.
Grade 3 Royal Irish Academy of Music 1st Mary Mansfield Farnham Road Bernadette Smith Farnadolly. Grade 2 Manix McKenna Lily McKenna Rita Hill Bernard Galligan and Marian Galligan.
Death of Hugh McGurk Kelly’s Terrace at the age of 81. He was a founder and director of McGurks Building Contractors Cavan. He was an outstanding footballer and brother of the famous Mick who led Cavan in their first All Ireland semi final at Clonturk Park Dublin 1892 when they were beaten by Dublin team ‘Young Irelanders’. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Cavan Gael’s formed a guard of honour while Father PJ Gargan officiated at both the removal and funeral.
Nora CP Fallon County Hospital Castlebar is appointed Assistant Matron at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn.
The ‘Great Train Robbery’ when a gang of at least 15 masked and armed men held up the mail train at Cheddington Bucks escaping with over £1 million in notes.
Audrey Richmond daughter of Harry and Iris Dublin Road is awarded a scholarship to the Royal School tenable for five years.
Sport’s Centre team beat Cootehill 10-2 at the Cootehill tennis club. Dermot Burke and Dermot Healy beat P Trenier and L Cagney 5-7 Gene McCusker and C Carthy beat B Shiels and G O Donohoe 6-1 Malachy Elliott and Mickey Breslin beat M Smith and D Lennon 6-0 Moya Maloney and Frances Sullivan beat B Whelan and S Gunn 6-0 Brian Gaffney and Lorraine McCarren beat S Trenier and M Whelan 6-4.
August 24th 1963 Mrs R Browne Clonogonnell wins two 1st prizes for home made creamery butter at Oldcastle Show where the famous Iris Kellett is pictured on ‘Cinderella’ in the confined grade b jumping competition.
Ten thousand farmers block all access to Athlone to protest against the continuing loss of income and emigration among the farming population. Cars lorries and buses are caught up in the traffic jam as one person in a small family car tried to pass through the chaos the car and occupants were lifted off the road and deposited on a side street by a group of protesting farmers.
Death of Joseph Coyle Drumullen and late of Belturbet. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Patrick’s Church Drumcor to the adjoining cemetery.
Father Paddy Coyle Lourdes AC Drogheda is the winner of the six mile cross country classic run during the Gymkhana . Eamonn Tully Laragh AC and Peter Paul Reilly Laragh AC were second and third. The winner and runner up received cups while third received a medal.
In a thriller played at Breffni Park Lacken and Drumalee draw in Junior Division 2 Final 3-6 to 1-12. Tadhg McCarthy at full forward for Lacken was man of the match giving a torrid time to Sean Woods the Drumalee full back all afternoon. Two well engineered goals by the outstanding Paddy Lyons gave Drumalee a very fortunate draw. Aidan Brady George Crowe in defence Thomas McKiernan and Brendan Donohoe in attack starred for an impressive Lacken outfit. Tommy Molloy Seamus Reilly and Raymond Carroll in defence for Drumalee while Frankie Walsh Michael Smith and the outstanding Paddy Lyons shone in attack for the Cavan town team. Drumalee led by 1-4 to 0-6 at half time but played second fiddle to an impressive Lacken in the second half until seven minutes from the end Paddy Lyons scored a brilliant individual goal and on the stroke of full time placed Brian Gaffney to blast home the equalising goal.
Dublin beat Ulster Champions Down 2-11 to 0-7 to qualify for the All Ireland final. A whirlwind start and outstanding display in the first half sealed the issue for the Metropolitans. Scorers for Dublin Mickey Whelan 0-6 Dessie ‘Snitchy’ Ferguson 1-1 Brian McDonald 1-0 John Timmons 0-2 Des Foley and Simon Behan 0-1 each. Scorers for a lacklustre Down Sean O Neill 0-3 Paddy Doherty 0-2 Joe Lennon and James McCartan 0-1 each.
Thieves break into Petrol Pump attendants office at Tractamotors causing extensive damage to the hut and stealing £11 worth of cigarettes. The cash takings which were secured within the same box and locked by Jackie Fitzpatrick attendant before going off duty at 11 PM was not taken.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Jim Logue Kilnavara wife of Anglo Celt staff photographer Jim ‘ Flash’ Logue on the death of her mother Mrs Quinn on Wednesday last.
Cavan Open Tennis Michael Buchanan beat Harry Elliott 4-6 6-2 6-3 to win the men’s singles. Frances Sullivan and Moya Maloney beat Anne Sullivan and Ann Leonard. H Elliott and Loraine McCarren beat C Carthy and Helen Gaffney 6-1 6-1. The trophies and prizes were presented to the winners by Mary McCormick daughter of the proprietor Tommy McCormick at a well attended and enjoyable social in the hall later.
August 31st 1963 Mary Josephine Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Smith Ballyhaise qualifies as an SRN at Lambeth Hospital London.
Inspired by man of the match Pat Clarke Bailieborough beat Crosserlough to qualify for the senior championship final on a score of 1-5 to 0-7 at Breffni Park. The two even teams were tied on 1-3 to 0-6 at the interval.
Butlersbridge Carnival opens for a dancing bonanza for three weeks with a monster draw for £10 on the opening night. Mighty Avons Skyrockets Magnificent 7 The Kings Telstar’s Donie Collins Grafton and Jack Ruane will supply the music to the thousands of dancers who will be admitted with a discount of 20% if they check in before 9 o clock from Sunday September 1st to 22nd September 1963. General admission is 5/-.
Death of the very popular well known Kathleen Bell in Dublin. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs James Kelly Connolly Street and for many years she ran the famous ‘Arch Café’ opposite Bridge Street Corner. Her husband Thomas was an architect and engineer with Belfast Corporation. She is survived by one son Ronnie and a daughter Pauline Coffey 3 brothers and 3 sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Church of the Holy Child Swords Road with burial later in Ballgriffin cemetery.
Dominic Twoomey son of Sergeant and Mrs Twoomey James Mansfield son of Mr and Mrs JP Mansfield County Engineer Rock Cross Jimmy McCormack son of Tommy and Maisie Tullac Mongan and Padraig Goodman son of Frank and Maura Earlsvale Road are awarded scholarships to Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. Jimmy McCormack is the third member of his family to win County Council scholarships as Eamonn and Paddy are already students in Saint Patrick’s College.
September 7th 1963 Cavan Vintner’s Association lead the outcry at the turning off of the Shantemon water supply at 11 o clock each night. An embattled County Manager Dermot McCarthy tells the Urban Council that the disruption is on account of essential annual cleaning of the filters which are stuffed with algae and this job can only be done when the water is tuned off. Some of the Councillors doubted his word until he produced two samples one filtered and a green gluey substance which was the unfiltered sample. The Council quickly changed their tune. Tenders for the building of 13 houses in Swellan are opened with Eamonn Galligan Ballinagh quoting £33,157 James Bredin and Sons Cavan £28,856 which works out at £2,200 per house . The County Manager remarks that prices have gone up as the 34 houses in Tullac Mongan cost the Council only £38.000 10 years ago..
Owen Roe Hurling Club beat Cootehill 3-00 to 2-2 in a hurling challenge at Breffni Park after Cootehill had led by 2-2 to 1-0 at the interval. Best for Owen Roe were Danny O Kelly Sean Walsh goal S McCormack S Bennett Raymond Carroll Patsy Lee and the Lyons brothers. Brother Cyril was referee.
Noel Cusack Bunnoe is among the first to secure honours in the Inter Certificate at Kilnacrott Abbey.
Cavan Senior Final ends in a crescendo of excitement as Bailieborough and Mullahoran play out a draw 1-6 each. Pat Clarke man of the match rescued Bailieborough with a fantastic goal just 11 minutes from the end and the east Cavan side were on the attack from there until the finish with Mullahoran hanging on to the ropes. Former Mullahoran great Bishop Patrick Moynagh threw in the ball to start a thrilling and exciting final. Tomsie Smith at centre field and John and Jim Brady kept Mullahoran hopes alive with an heroic display of defending as Bailieboro strove might and main to get the winning score. Martin Kelly was by far the best forward on the Bailieboro team and threatened danger every time he gained possession. In a adverse weather conditions Crosserlough beat Maghera 2-11 to 2-2 in the Minor Final which was the curtain raiser at well attended but damp Breffni Park. Crosserlough led by 2-6 to 2-2 at the interval. Scorers for Crosserlough Tony Brady 1-6 Des Boylan 1-0 Mickey /Cusack 0-2 O Brady C Brady and F McKiernan 0-1 each. Referee Fintan Tierney maintained control all through and was a very fair and efficient official.
Cavan Gaels beat Butlersbridge 2-9 to 3-5 in a junior challenge at Breffni Park. Jim Simpson was outstanding in the Cavan Gael's goal while Jim McDonnell Jack McEntee Tony McConnell Jackie Sheridan and Philip Murray were outstanding for the Cavan Gael's Ken Browne Ray Dunne Con Smith starred for the visitors. Scorers Jack McEntee 1-0 Sean Galligan 1-0 Philip Murray 0-5 Jackie Sheridan 0-3 and Tommy Monaghan 0-1.Mickey Walsh Drumalee was an excellent referee.
Philip Fitzsimmons John J Cusack James J O Reilly Oliver Kelly Andrew McEntee Sean Kellegher Raymond Carroll Brendan Harvey are some of the familiar names in Saint Pat’s Inter Cert roll of honour.
Sean Walsh is pictured with his wife May and boatman Willie Hynes after swimming Lough Corrib on Sunday travelling the five miles from Headford to Knock Ferry Quay . Conditions were cold but the lake was calm. Sean’s next swim is an attempt on Galway Bay. He has already swam Lough Sheelin two ways Carlingford Lough and Sean is coached by well known Enniskillen and Belfast swimmer Jack McCelland.
Patrick Lee son of Phil and Ellen Lee Ashe Street is awarded a university scholarship on the results of his leaving certificate at Saint Patrick’s College. Patsy is an outstanding hurler and athlete and is a past pupil of the De La Salle Cavan.
Death of the legendary MJ Canon O Sullivan PP Saint Aloysius Parish Roby Liverpool brother of Kathleen O Sullivan and a native of Ballylongford county Kerry. He was noted as a builder of schools community centres presbyteries and churches and raised over £250, 000 for his building schemes in recent years.
Sympathy is extended to Peter Mullen on the death of his brother in law Garda Sergeant Andrew O Shea Newtownforbes county Longford after a very short illness.
Brenda Scott daughter of Willie and Mrs Scott Moynehall is awarded a Cavan County Council 5 year scholarship to Loreto College Cavan.
Death of Patrick J Kiernan Raheny Dublin. Played with Dublin in 1924, he later played with Cavan in 1925 and was a member of the famous side who just lost to Kerry in the epic semi final of 1925 in Tralee. He won an All Ireland with Dublin in 1924 and later played with Wexford. While stationed in Cavan as a Garda he played with Rory O Moore’s Belturbet. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killester with burial in Saint Fintan’s Cemetery Sutton where the celebrant was Rev Michael Noonan Saint Mary’s College Knockbeg. He is survived by his wife Brigid sons Patrick Donal and John Kiernan and daughters Mrs E Noonan and Mrs M Lenihan two sisters F Doran and K Hamill.
September 14th 1963 Rainfall in August 1963 amounted to 4.00 inches on 23 rainy days- heaviest .97 on the 23rd August. Rainfall in August 1962 amounted to 5.05 on 22 rainy days.
His Grace Most Rev Dr John Heenan Archbishop of Liverpool is appointed Archbishop of Westminster. His enthronement will take place on the 27th of September 1963.
Donegal are a bogey team for Cavan as they flop once again 2-8 to 0-5 in the Final of the Dr McKenna Cup in Breffni Park. Donegal’s first ever major trophy, the cup was presented to Sean Ferriter captain after the game by Padraig McFlynn President of the Ulster Council. Donegal led at the interval by 1-4 to Cavan’s 0-3. Outstanding displays by Jack McEntee who was ‘deadly’ from placed balls on his debut Danny Brady Mullahoran John Reilly Cross in goals and Tom Maguire at full back. Ray Carolan Tony Morris acquitted themselves and Pat Clarke was a hard working forward with no support. Cavan played so poorly that PJ O Neill remarks that “Donegal had nothing to beat as Cavan sunk to an undistinguished low”!
Gráinne Blessing Mary Smith Katherine Swarbrigg Teresa McGauran Frances Sullivan Gráinne Boylan are among the honours at Loreto College Cavan Inter Cert results.
Death of well known Cavan Republican Patrick Brady ‘Cavan House’ Quiet unassuming man he was a notable Republican and fought in the War of Independence and later in the Civil War on the Republican side. The house was a well known hide out for gunmen on the run and was raided on a regular basis by both the British Army and RIC. He had a great interest in gaelic games and played with Cavan Slashers in his younger days. Despite the fact that he was an amputee he never let it get him down and Patrick was a familiar figure taking the sun and talking to friends as he sat on the steps of the Cavan House. He is survived by a brother in America aunt nephews nieces relatives and friends. Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid’s Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Jimmy Finlay son of James and Rose Finlay 14 Abbey Street is professed a brother of the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis at Annaghdown County Galway. He is now known as Brother Boniface.
Sympathy is extended to Margaret Smith Newsagent Bridge Street on the death of her cousin Eileen Magee a native of Arva in Halifax Yorkshire England.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Gerry Hunt and PD Maloney E/W Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold.
Meeting organised for Protestant Hall with a view to forming a Badminton Club in the town.
Cavan Fair very good supply with prices in the horse and pony section down by £2-€3. Cattle yearlings £34-40 two year olds £48-52 three year olds £55-65 springers £50-75 mincers £20-30 working horses £40-45 ponies £35-40 knackers £40-50 donkies £7-15 carrying sows £25-30 bonhams £10-14
The Anglo Celt will increase to six pence from the next issue.
September 21st 1963 County Manager Dermot McCarthy hooks a trout on Sheelin containing a neatly folded £1 note. Later he caught three more fish weighing from 1 ½ to 3 lbs.
Bishop William Conway at the age of 50 is appointed by Pope Paul VI to succeed Cardinal John Dalton the late Archbishop of Armagh. Outstanding scholar and churchman he will be enthrone in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh on Wednesday 25th September in a ceremony to be carried live on BBC1 and RTE.
Queen Elizabeth of England is expecting her 4th child 15 years after the birth of son and heir Charles. Princess Anne is now 13.
Bailieboro without Gabriel Kelly married on Saturday and clerical students Felim and Martin Kelly are decisively beaten by Mullahoran 1-10 to 0-3 with gate receipts amounting to £430 in the senior county final at Breffni Park. Mullahoran were without the services of Jim Brady Paddy Smith and Tomsie Smith all clerical students. Mullahoran were a completely different entity in this replay and outclassed the East Cavan side from the start leading by 0-5 to 0-2 at half time. Scorers for Mullahoran Danny Brady 1-0 P Kiernan 0-3 Padraic Harten 0-2 P McGuinness 0-2 and PJ Brady 0-1. In the curtain raiser Butlersbridge beat Mountnuggent 0-11 to 1-6 in the county junior semi final. In a game full of fervour and vigour with great football and combination play from two very evenly matched sides. Butlersbridge led by 0-8 to 0-1 after playing with the strong fresh wind. Gerry Healy was outstanding in goals John Sheanon Terry Smith and Mickey Reilly were rock solid in the full back line. Con Smith gave an exhibition of catching and kicking at midfield ably assisted by the tall mobile youthful Ray Dunne. John Cusack Kevin Smith Ken Browne and Tom Sheridan were always dangerous when they had the ball. Scorers for the Bridge John Cusack 0-6 Tommy Smith Kevin Smith and Tom Sheridan 0-1 each. Referee Phil Brady Castleblayney. Team Gerry Healy Mickey Reilly Terry Smith John Sheanon M Reilly E Reilly Benny Henry Ray Dunne Con Smith Tom Sheridan Kevin Smith Tommy Smith Brian Myles Ken Browne and Johnny Cusack. Subs Eamonn Reilly for Ray Dunne and Dunne for Eamonn Reilly. Butlersbridge will now play Killinkere in the Junior Final on the 29th of September at Breffni Park.
Rev WJ Fletcher is installed as Presbyterian Minister in Cavan after a tumultuous send off from Mount Mellick where he spent the last 25 years. Oliver J Flanagan TD led the tributes to Mr and Mrs Fletcher and family and a party led by Oliver Flanagan travelled from Mount Mellick to attend the installation in Cavan. Oliver Flanagan said that “as prison chaplain in Portlaoise Mr Fletcher’s words of advice and encouragement had set many a young man up for the rest of his life and most of them never strayed again. The Fletchers were popular with all classes and creeds”.
Death of the legendary James ‘Jimmy’ Fitzpatrick of the Mill Rock. For many years Jimmy was Water Works Caretaker with Cavan UDC. He was a wonderful character giving to exaggeration on a grand scale and never caught a fish less than ten pounds weight. He was an outstanding member of the old Foresters Brass and Reed Band and later played the fife with the famous Labour Band. He was an outstanding coarse angler and his company was much sought after in McGinnity’s and before that in John Moore’s. A wonderful story teller he never used foul language to embellish his story and could always deliver the punch line in his own easy going dry humour with telling effect. Keen GAA fan Jimmy witnessed Cavan winning all of their 5 All Ireland titles and travelled all over the country supporting the boys in blue. He was a playing member of Cavan Slashers playing in goals for the town team at the turn of the century. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Cullies cemetery with Father PJ McManus officiating.
Apostolic Worker’s exhibition in the Poor Clare Convent will be opened by the Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn. The society has been totally overhauled and reorganised in the Diocese and town and now boasts six new branches this year. Forty three sets of altar vestments altar linen etc on display and all will be sent to the foreign missions.
Death of Margaret Smith Francis Street former national teacher in Killycannon NS Lower Lavey. Highly popular she came to live in the town some time ago. She is survived by one brother and two sisters to whom deep sympathy is extended. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Dympna’s Church Upper Lavey to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Maud Bennett College Street. She was daughter of the late John well known GNR worker. She is survived by a brother and sister.
Howell competition at Cavan Bridge Club is won by Cyril Arnold.
Meeting in the Ulster Arms Hotel Cavan to reform the Saint Louis Monaghan Past Pupils Union.
September 28th 1963 Muriel Doherty wins the Loreto College Past Pupils Union annual golf competition at County Cavan Golf Club. Kathleen Morgan was the runner up and Margaret English had the best gross. Molly Finegan had the best first 9 and Maureen McDonald won the special prize.
Dublin spring the surprise of the year when defeating Galway to win the All Ireland Senior football Final 1-9 to 0-10. A young Galway team ran Dublin ragged for more than ¾ of the game but did not convert their chances while Dublin every time they gained possession took every opportunity that presented. Scorers for Dublin Mickey Whelan 0-5 John Timmons 0-2 Gerry Davy 1-0 Brian McDonald and Des Ferguson 0-1 each. For Galway Mattie McDonagh 0-5 Cyril Dunne 0-2 John Keenan 0-2 and Seamus Leydon 0-1.
Multi objection by Drumalee to Killinkere who beat them in the county Junior Semi Final delays the playing of the Junior Championship Final against Butlersbridge.
The Dominican Fathers conduct the men and women’s mission in Cavan. Rev Father Pollock OP Bergin and O Brien are the preachers.
Death of Elizabeth Johnston 10 Wolfe Tone Street. She was widow of the well known Patrick Johnston Labour member of Cavan UDC for many years. She was mother of John Johnston well know referee and double All Ireland minor footballer with Cavan. She was extremely popular and very well known over a wide area. She is survived by her sons daughters grandchildren and one great grandchild June Maguire. Father AB McGrath officiated at the extremely large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club President Dr BT Cullen Captain H Carthy Secretary Kathleen Sullivan Treasurer Maureen McDonald. Committee Dermot Morgan Dr PD Maloney Jim Leonard and H Ryan.
Kathleen Keogan daughter of Mr and Mrs Keogan Hibernian Bank will give a beauty consultation and fashion lecture in association with Bri Nylon in the Ulster Arms Hotel next Tuesday immediately after the Mission. Kathleen was educated at Saint Louis Convent in Monaghan where she took the lead role in the annual school musicals. She starred in Patience with Joe Connolly in the 1962 production of Patience by Cavan Musical Society.
Badminton club revived in Cavan with Chairman Norman Cinnamond Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Eamon Loughran. Practice in the Protestant Hall each Tuesday and Thursday from 7-11:30 pm.
Death of the very popular Kathleen Whelan Church Street at Lisdarn Hospital. Native of Drumhanny Mohill county Leitrim, she was a member of one of the best known and highly respected professional families in the midlands. She was ill for some years and bore her sickness with customary courage and fortitude. She was a frequent visitor to the nearby Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan and contributed generously to the construction costs and upkeep of the church. She is survived by her mother 10 brothers and 3 sisters B rigid and Eileen with whom she was in business and Mary Connolly MPSI 58 Main Street. Father AB McGrath officiated at the removal and funeral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
October 5th 1963 Combined TV and radio license is now £5 an increase of £1 while the radio license cost £1-5-0 and increase of five shillings.
According to the members of Cavan Urban Council ‘The town is polluted with beggars’ who are annoying people by calling personally or sitting on the streets begging. If prosecuted they are never punished with the POA being applied on each occasion by District Justice Gilvarry.
Death of Sarah Jane Curran Kilmore in Lisburn. She is survived by her husband sons daughters and a very large circle of friends.
Death of Mary Leatham at Saint Felim’s Hospital. She was widow of Patrick Kilnaglere Butlersbridge. She was very well known and highly respected in the community. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in Saint Aidan’s Church with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
English anglers Don Stockton and Sam Hotckins take over 3 ½ cwt fish mostly rudd and bream in Killykeen in one day. Bill Harley and Sam Hotckkins took 27 pike in one day during their week long stay in Cavan according to Hugh Gough Secretary Cavan Tourist Association.
Rev Brother Gerald CSSR formerly Gerry Kinsella Saint Peter’s Rectory Toronto Canada. He is son of Edward and Elizabeth nee Reilly Tullac Mongan Cavan and is home on holiday from Canada for six weeks.
October 12th 1963 After undergoing an operation for prostate cancer Harold McMillan announces his retirement as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party at the annual British Conservative Party Conference in Blackpool. His resignation has been accepted by Queen Elizabeth. The announcement was read to the stunned delegates by Lord Hume.
Hickey’s of Cavan open their super luxurious custom built butcher’s shop on the site of the old Tweedy Acheson’s Main Street Cavan (Manor Chemists). Joseph Hickey a native of Mullingar opened his first butcher’s shop in Cavan in 1900. They are now ironically Cavan’s oldest business in the newest and most up to day premises in the town. Harry J O Connell was the Architect of this superbly designed premises. The cold room is 2.000 cubic feet of cold space which can hold 40 sides of beef and 40 lambs. All the refrigeration was carried out by George F Treacy Phone Cavan 200. Design and painting in Poraflex multicolour by Harry Jenkins and sons ‘Capua’ Swellan Phone 231. The contractors were Smith and Brady building contractors Ballyhaise.
Phil Lee and Paul Caffrey present the long awaited 8 tier objection to Killinkere being awarded the Cavan Junior Semi Final at a packed meeting in the Town Hall. Killinkere were represented by John Sheridan and B Ryan. In a smoke filled side room the meeting dragged on until the early hours but TP O Reilly Chairman having heard all the arguments and counter arguments said that he was satisfied that the result stood and urged the delegates to unite behind the decision to have the county Junior Final between Butlersbridge and Killinkere played immediately.
Sister Mary De Sales Richmond Hill Leeds celebrates the golden jubilee of her profession. She was formerly Annie McCabe Ballyhaise her sister Mary also an Oblate of Mary Immaculate nun celebrated her golden jubilee only last year. They are both sisters of Mrs Margaret Cullen Saint Anne’s Cathedral Road with whom they always spend their holidays.
Michael O Sullivan accountant at the Munster and Leinster Bank is appointed Bank Manager of the branch. Dennis Condon a native of Cork and presently in the Westport branch is promoted to teller at the Cavan branch.
Tony McConnell Parnell Park Navan and son of Jack and Alice McConnell 2 Ashe Street and a clerical officer with Meath County Council passes his final exams as a Secretary of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Ireland.
Surgeon Bertie Cullen continues his great form fishing for Ireland in the International at Lough Conn catching the heaviest bag of fish-six trout weighing 3lbs 14 ozs winning the Laverty Cup with Father PJ Gargan 3rd.
Cavan CYMS 1963 President James McCormick Vice Chairman Eamon Malone Treasurer Paddy O Reilly Secretary Sean Galligan Committee Joe O Rourke Benny Cafferty John McCaffrey and Jimmy Finlay.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard E/W Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
Presentation of an inscribed cigarette lighter to Dr PJ Watters from the members of Cavan Red Cross at an enjoyable social in the Ulster Arms Hotel!
October 19th 1963 President De Velera pays a visit to The Holy Rosary Sisters Killeshandra accompanied by Captain Houlihan his Aide De Comp and Paddy Smith the Minister for Agriculture. He was there to visit his old friend Sister M Coleman who spent 20 years in Nigeria but is suffering from bad health. Benediction was later celebrated in the Convent Chapel where the sisters presented the President with an ivory statue of Our Lady by an African artist as a souvenir of his visit. At a celebratory luncheon best wishes were extended to the President on his 81st birthday.
Death of Kate O Rourke relict of James former Sexton of Saint Aidan’s Butlersbridge. She was known for her piety and extreme charity. She is survived by 4 sons and 4 daughters. Her daughter Sister Mary Vincent OSF was home on holiday for a few weeks and only returned to Illinois last Sunday. Sympathy is extended to his sorrowing family relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church to Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Michael O Callaghan ‘Sliabh Mhuire’ on the death of her sister Mrs Bridget Smith in Capetown South Africa.
Paddy King a native of Laragh and returning from England to his native county to set up a dental practice pays £3.650 for A H Smith’s Jeweller’s opposite the Farnham Hotel at public auction in the Farnham where PN Smith had carriage and Tom Fitzpatrick acted for the purchaser.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Mansfield and Jean McCormick E/W Mr and Mrs H Carthy.
The weather man at Kevitt Castle reports only 2.69 inches of rain on 18 wet days in September 1963 as compared to a more normal 7.38 inches on 23 wet days in September 1962.
A very young looking Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll is pictured at the College of Technology Bolton Street Dublin where PJ Hillery the Minister of Education made a courtesy call to inspect the latest technologies now being utilised in the print media sponsored by the Dublin Vocational Education Committee. Sean is an apprentice printer with Cavan’s Anglo Celt.
October 26th 1963 Cavan County Council are carrying out major road works on the main Dublin Road incorporating the part of the Green Lake and skirting Brady’s public house at Tierquin.
Cavan scores a creditable 77 in the Tidy Town’s Competition coming second to Fermoy who scored 78 in Category C.
Harvest Thanksgiving Service in Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan with Rev JT Carson BA Trinity Presbyterian Church Bangor giving the key address.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Surgeon Cullen and brother in law Doctor Martin E/W Maureen McDonald and Dermot Morgan.
Lynam’s Dart Club on the corner of Bridge Street and Abbey Street. Chairman Johnny Walsh UDC Vice Chairman M Duffy Secretary C Keogh Treasure Michael Lynam. Committee George Leinster T Murray Paddy Lee Pat Johnston John Johnston Roger Loonam B West and Tommy Walsh.
Death of the legendary Tom Crowe Kilnavara at the age of 62 at his residence. He was a native of Coolbawn Corlesmore and was a member of one of the best known and highly respected families in county Cavan. He was an outstanding footballer with Cavan Slashers and Cavan county team winning a Junior All Ireland in 1927 when Cavan beat Kildare in Breffni Park Cavan. He was a regular on the Cavan team from 1927 and was on the team beaten by Kildare in the All Ireland semi final of 1931. He was an outstanding member of the Cavan panel and when the boy wonder Patsy Lynch Cavan’s full back was injured in the All Ireland Final of 1933. Tom stepped into the breach playing an outstanding part in Cavan and Ulster’s first All Ireland Senior title win. He was a sub again in 1935. He won three county senior medals with Cavan Slashers 1927 1930 and 1931. He toured America with the all conquering Cavan team of 1934. He had a terrific physique and had great loyalty to his club mates being a club man first and county man later. Indeed this loyalty probably cost his the starting place on the county team but he was a wonderful giant to spring from the bench and won many a game for Cavan. He was gentle as a child off the field but fiercesome strong and competitive on the pitch. He was a well known pig dealer throughout the midland known for his decency integrity and good judgement. He was also a farmer and farmed his land at Kilnavara. For some years he operated a highly successful butcher’s shop in Bridge Street before retiring due to pressure of work. He is survived by his six sons Tom Brian Niall Colm Oliver and Derek two daughters Eileen P Smith (Patsy) and Ursula O Dowd Shercock two brothers and four sisters. Cavan Gael's formed a guard of honour walking on both sides of the hearse along with the survivors of the All Ireland winning teams of thirty years ago who carried the coffin into and later out of the church. The Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass with burial later in Cullies.
November 2nd 1963 Taoiseach Sean Lemass attends celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of Paddy Smith TD being elected to Dail Eireann in 1923 in the Farnham Hotel. An inscribed silver tray and decanter of Waterford crystal presented to Paddy while his gracious wife was presented with a bouquet of flowers.
The O Gorman children of Eddie and May Gorman publican and auctioneer Upper Main Street and Earlsvale House draw a horse in the Cambridgeshire Sweep winning £40 each for Gregory 6 Marie 7 John Charles 8. The ticket was sold by Hugh McDermott Stradone uncle of Eddie senior’s right hand man Francis McDermott.
First ever Anglo Celt Staff Dance in the Town Hall on Friday 8th November 1963. Music by Mick Delahaunty . Spot prizes every dance, hall tastefully decorated and a record crowd expected.
Cavan Gael’s although a lot younger and lighter outwit and eventually outplay Cornafean in the Senior Divisional Final 3-8 to 2-4 at Breffni Park. The Gael’s led by 1-3 to 1-2 at the interval. Scorers for the Cavan Gael's Terry Smith 1-3 Gerard Carroll 1-2 Philip Murray 0-2 Eamonn Brady 1-0 and Jack McEntee 0-1. Patrick Gaffney was man of the match Hugo Cafferty was immense in defence ably assisted by Tony McConnell and Colm Smith with excellent support from Paddy Duffy and Eamonn McGovern. Jack McEntee and PJ Carroll ensured that the Gael’s held sway at centre field.
Tommy Kelly pictured was the star of the Owen Roe hurling team who beat county champions Cootehill Celtic in the Cavan Hurling League. Tommy is a native of Galway and a well known clerk in Cavan Post Office.
The Smith Group continue to make business headlines throughout the land as Con A Smith continues to add assets and branches to the garage enterprise as well as spearheading industrial development in his native Cavan and Dublin. Con P Smith opened his first garage in Cavan in 1931 he specialised in the Morris and Austin range. He came into his own after World War 2 and succeeded in building up a thriving enterprise. His son Con A joined the firm in 1955 and the rest is history as they embarked on rebuilding Ferguson tractors supplying all of Ireland Britain and even Germany with a high class article at an affordable price. In 1957 they acquired White’s Automobile Company in Ballina which was one of the biggest dealership’s in the West of Ireland. In 1961 the Company re located to Dublin where the company continued to expand building up the biggest network of ESSO and Shell dealerships until now with over 20 branches employing over 750 people. They are importers and assemblers of Renault cars at their plant in Wexford and have branches in Athy Ballina Cavan Castlebar Castleblayney Carrick on Shannon Dundalk Loughrea Limerick Naas Navan Tuam Lucan Chapelizod Dolphin’s Barn Parkgate Street Phibsboro Newland’s Cross and Merrion Road. They specialise in the sale of Renault and Austin products.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard E/W Liam Bogue and Mattie Corcoran.
Kathleen Brady Town Hall Street will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Club in the Ulster Arms next Tuesday.
Behey Social Club meeting in Behey Hall next Monday at 9 pm.
November 9th 1963 Siobhan Logue daughter of Anglo Celt staff photographer Jim ‘Flash’ Logue is pictured with a turnip weighing 31 ½ lbs standing 3 foot 7 ½ inches dug by Michael J Dolan Vocational Teacher ‘Sunnyside House’ Snugboro Ballyconnell.
Rainfall was 3.58 inches on 24 wet days in October 1963. The rainfall in October 1962 was only 1.88 inches on 11 rainy days.
Fans throng Middle Abbey Street and O Connell Street following the Beatles’ concerts in the Adelphi Cinema, Cars are overturned and more than a dozen people mostly young girls are rushed to hospital as the Beatles make their escaped in an ‘Evening Herald’ van.
Delay in playing of Junior Championship Final continues as Drumalee carry their protest to the Central Council of the GAA after the Ulster Council upheld the decision of Cavan County Board of GAA to order the playing of the game between the finalists Butlersbridge and Killinkere.
Cavan Show final notice “all monies outstanding or owed to the Society should be forwarded to AM Smith Solicitor Church Street not later than the 15th of November to assist in the winding up of the Association which was first incorporated in 1900”.
Father Joe Dolan assisted by Father PJ Gargan officiates at the visitation and rosary in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry .The Benediction was imparted in the Church to the very large congregation.
Susan Smith age 2 ½ is struck by a car at Connolly Street during the lunch time heavy traffic as she attempted to cross the road. She is daughter of Johnny and Teresa Smith 3 Breffni Terrace and is reported to be slightly improved at Cavan Surgical Hospital.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Gerry Hunt and Joan O Hanlon E/W Mr and Mrs H Carthy.
Cavan Musical Society commence practicing for their forthcoming Musical Iolanthe in the Poor Clare Convent.
Anglo Celt Dance Committee Chairman John Sharkey Vice Chairman Jimmy McEntee Joint Treasurers Brendan Dunne and Gretta Kerrigan and PRO. Joan Bergin.
November 16th 1963 Jimmy Bury from Bridge Street is the lucky winner of the special spot prize at the first ever Anglo Celt Dance of a canary in a cage presented by band leader Mick Delahaunty. He is pictured along with his wife Kathleen nee Loonam collecting the prize to the great amusement of the capacity attendance.
Tom Jenkins Saint Phelim’s Place is awarded £1,050 by the High Court for head injuries he sustained in a car crash against Smith’s Garage after the car he was a passenger in crashed into another car at Kilduff Virginia on March 4th 1962. Tom F O Higgins SC and Seamus McKenna SC instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor were for the plaintiff.
Famous hand over of the Showground’s to Cavan Gael's who will as part of the agreement allow for the show to be held anytime in the future in their new grounds which will be named after Cavan and Ulster All Ireland footballer Terry Coyle. Pictured are Brendan Dunne Vice Chairman Cavan Gael’s Jimmy Dawson Secretary Show Society Alfred Myles Smith Chairman and Solicitor for Show Benny Cafferty Paddy Conaty Sean Galligan Secretary Cavan Gael’s Maurice Brady Treasurer TM Gilroy Chairman Cavan Gael’s Paddy O Reilly Richard Black Secretary Show Society and Aidan J Timmons NT Joint Treasurer Park Committee.
Cavan a total flop in 1st ever Ulster Under 21 Final played in dreadful weather conditions at Breffni Park Cavan when they are ousted by a much more skilful and determined Donegal side 3-6 to 1-3 with Cavan gifting the visitors two own goals. Cavan led by 1-2 to 1-1 at the interval. Cavan J O Reilly Michael Reilly Jimmy Stafford P Smith Dermot O Grady Ray Carolan Pat Gaffney V McNally Peter Pritchard Jack McEntee Aidan Daly B Comiskey Seamus McMahon Tommy Galligan and Padraic Harten. Subs Philip McMenamin for Padraic Harten.
Fans throng O Connell Street and Middle Abbey Street before and after the Beatle’s concert’s in the Adelphi Cinema . Bedlam as cars are overturned and over a dozen young people mostly girls are rushed to hospital. The Beatles escaped in an ‘Evening Herald’ van.
Little Sisters of the Assumption including Sister Mary Saint Anthony sister of Mrs Nellie Gargan and one of the Smith family Lisduff Maghera and sister Ciaran Linden sister of Kathleen Lovett Oldtown stage a picture show in the Town Hall depicting their work among the poor and destitute will be followed by a short film entitled ‘Mary’. Donations can be sent to the Novitiate in Clondalkin.
Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs C Arnold E/W Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Exceptionally bad weather reduces the stock for sale at Cavan Fair with all lots selling out completely with plenty of buyers present. Horses were scarce but there was a very good demand. The Government subsidy of £15 for in calf heifers improved prices. Yearlings £30-£37 2 year old £48-52 3 year olds £55-65 milch cows £45-£55 springers £55-75 working horses £40-£45 colts and fillies £40-43 ponies £30-35 bonhams £8-12 per pair donkies £8-12.
November 23rd 1963 The Melody Aces will supply the music at the first Smith’s Garage staff dance in the Sports Centre.
Saint Vincent De Paul are taking up their annual door to door collection for the poor needy and cold in the Parish.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Doctor McQuaid and Miss Anne McEneaney E/W Dermot Morgan and Cathy Griffin. Monday’s session N/S Father PJ Gargan and Anne McEneaney E/W Cyril Arnold and Maureen McDonald.
Presentation to Pat Maguire Tullyco President of the Cavan Irish American Society and Thomas Conaty Connolly Street on the occasion of his recent marriage.
The annual Christmas party for the old folks will take place in the new ballroom of the Ulster Arms on January 16th 1964.
A lecture on the origins of Cavan town will be given by Dr Philip O Connell in the Technical School Farnham Street next week.
November 30th 1963 The world is shocked by the news of the assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy by a lone gunman 24 year old Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas Texas. The assassin shot the President as he waved to the crowds who gathered to greet him from the fifth floor of a high rise book warehouse in Dallas Texas using a rifle with telescopic sights. The President who was only 46 had been in office two years and ten months. As the motorcade passed through the main business section of the city the President collapsed face down in the car. His wife Jacqueline threw herself over the stricken President crying out aloud ‘Oh No’. The President was rushed to Parkland Hospital but died 25 minutes later. John Connolly Governor of Texas was also hit and was reported to be critically ill in hospital. Later not far from the scene a policeman was shot as he tried to apprehend the suspect. Lyndon Baines Johnston is sworn in as 36th President of the United States on the plane taking the dead President back to Washington. Tributes pour in from all over the world as the world awaits the funeral to Arlington cemetery Washington where Micheal O Hehir will be in charge of the RTE commentary. The Holy Father John XXIII prayed in the Vatican for the repose of the late President’s soul stating ‘the sacrifice of John F Kennedy may advance the cause which he promoted and defended for the freedom of peoples and the peace of the world. We remember a meeting with him and recognised in him a great wisdom and high regard for the wellbeing of mankind’. Shock and disbelief in the streets of every town and city in Ireland as neighbours and friends gathered to mourn ‘The Irish President’ who had such a memorable visit here only last June. The gentle good looking President won the hearts of the Irish nation with his ready smile wit and great presence and ability from the moment he stepped off the plane in Dublin until his departure from Shannon with his words ringing in out ears that ‘He would come back to see Old Shannon’s face once more’. He was the great grandson of a county Wexford emigrant to Boston.
Kevin William Wray age 6 youngest son of James and Mrs Wray Moynehall is struck by a car on the way home from nearby Corlurgan school. He died later at the Surgical Hospital. The family are an extremely well known old Cavan family with Jimmy Porter at the local Ulster Bank. Kevin’s fellow students from Corlurgan school joined in saying the rosary as they marched behind the hearse. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Brian O Mordha Chairman of Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne presides at the well attended lecture by Dr Philip O Connell on the origins of Cavan town in the well attended Technical School. “It is evident that some of the earliest people inhabited the town and there are signs that the town was indeed inhabited during the Stone Age 2000 BC”.
As a mark of respect to President John F Kennedy the GAA cancels all football games in Ireland for next Sunday while societies and organisations throughout the land cancel all functions with religious ceremonies taking place in all churches of every creed in Ireland. He is the 4th American President to be assassinated following in the footsteps of Abraham Lincoln James A Garfield and William McKinley.
Death of Owen Cusack formerly the Shop Drumalee and latterly Kildare in a Dublin Nursing Home. As well as carrying on a most lucrative grocery and general provisions operation at Drumalee Cross Owen was employed with Cavan County Council as a Rate Collector. He was also a very well known Auctioneer. He is survived by his wife sons and daughters all of whom are very well known in Cavan. Funeral to Dean’s Grange cemetery.
Pictured once again is Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll College Street who will represent Cavan Gael’s in the Juvenile handball final at Cavan when his opponent will be from the Kingscourt Club.
Cavan’s Terry Coyle Park Memorial Committee appeal for funds on a door to door collection in every area in the town. They are reported to have paid the Show Society £1,000 for the old show grounds at Kilnavara. Donations can be sent to TM Gilroy Coleman Road Brendan Dunne Saint Phelim’s Place Maurice Brady Main Street Aidan Timmons Cavan Tommy Hughes Swellan and Sean Galligan Cathedral Road Cavan. First list of donations are published in this week’s issue. Paddy E Gaffney BE Latt £10-10-0 Munster and Leinster Bank £5-5-0 Pat McGovern Connolly Street £5 Joe Crowe Dew Drop Inn and Colm Smith £3 TP O Reilly Solicitor £3 Sean Young Benny Conaty Miss Madge McCabe Michael Connolly Vincent McCaul Pat McDonald £2-2-0 each Ulster Bank £2 Joe Cullivan £2 M Lovett Sean Kelly Tommy O Reilly ‘The Regal’ Paddy Elliott Mick McCabe PJ Ruddy Tommy Kelly Post Office Kathleen Bannon Dermot Morgan James Malone Pat Hourican John O Connor Michael Leddy Leo McAlinden Leitrim Central Council delegate (£1-10-0) Jack Brady ‘Fort View’ Alfred Myles Smith Solicitor MJ Smith Drumalee Paddy Reilly Drumalee Brendan Murray Phil Brady Arva Surgeon Maloney Ray Reilly Phil Donohoe Bert Flood Hughie Maguire Frank Farrell Johnny Donohoe PJ Lee Frank McConnell PJ Galligan Wesley Kennedy Patsy McConnell Bob Henderson Tom McConville Noel Brady Mrs Healy Breffni Café PA Smyth’s Eddie Foster Tommy Conaty Tommy Donohoe Mrs Burke Brian Murphy Sean McCormack Patrick Rennick and Gene Fitzpatrick.
Irish American Society in deep shock on account of the assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy President of the USA meet to register their regret at his passing observing two minutes silence before dispersing to their homes.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan Munster and Leinster Bank.
Ultan O Reilly’s recital in the Ulster Arms for Cavan Gramophone Club is cancelled as a mark of respect to the late President Kennedy.
Cavan CBSI Chairman John O Connor Vice Chairman James Plunkett Saint Felim’s Place Secretary/Treasurer Brendan Dunne Assistant Secretary Teddy McCormack. Committee Brother Ultan Father Torlac O Reilly M/.S Sean Kelly Frank O Keeffe Gerard Carroll Des Lambert Seamus McCormack Aidan Timmons Joe Cullivan and Mel Doherty.
December 7th 1963 New Technical School for Cavan town as controversary rages over which site will be chosen. At the moment the Council are looking at a 5 ½ acre site adjacent to the New Protestant cemetery on the Dublin Road.
The Government announce that a State Park will be erected in county Wexford adjacent to President Kennedy’s ancestral home at Dunganstown.
The Vatican announce that Pope Paul VI will visit the Holy Land in January 1964 to pray at all the major Christian shrines for Church unity. He will be the first Pope since Saint Peter left Jerusalem almost 2.000 years ago to set foot in the Holy Land. The announcement was made at the closing ceremony of the present section of the Second Vatican Council in Rome.
Death of William Norton former Tanaiste and leader of the Labour Party at his home Merlin Park Ballsbridge. Former General Secretary of the Post Office Worker’s Union for 40 years he resigned as leader of the Labour Party after 23 years at the helm in February 1960.
Kevitt Castle Weather Station report 5.74 inches of rain on 25 wet days in November. The highest was .88 on the 23rd November. The fall in November 1962 was only 1.98 on 11 wet days.
At the annual general meeting of Cavan Angler’s Association the Secretary Sean Young reported that 3,600 trout were caught on Lough Sheelin weighing 4 ton this season. Pictured at the annul dinner are Sean Young Secretary B Smith (Winner of the Mayfly Cup) Maurice Jackson ( winner of the Club Cup) Tommy Smith (winner of the Schoolboy’s Donohoe Cup) Packy Joe Lee (winner of the Jeff White Cup) Mick Crosby (Jackson Cup) Johnny Donohoe Treasurer H Abbott Secretary Derranacragh Angler’s Association Vincent Bartley Chairman Father M J Byrne Laragh Angler’s Club Tom McConville Vice Chairman and Norman Cinnamond Assistant Secretary and winner of the Shoe Supplies Perpetual Cup.
Omagh CBS beat new boys Saint Norbert’s College Kilnacrott 3-3 to 1-3 in the Cardinal Dalton Special Under 18 competition at Pearse Park Ballybay. Saint Norbert’s were much the bigger and stronger outfit but failed to capitalise on their chances while Omagh’s forwards took every opportunity that presented. Best for Saint Norbert’s were Michael and Paddy Cusack Percy Gilchreest P Doris Mel McEvoy Tom Reilly. Scorers Paddy Cusack 3 points and Noel Smith 1 goal.
Cavan defeat Virginia 5-3 in the Cavan and District Badminton League in the Protestant Hall. Next game is against Kingscourt.
Angela Clarke will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Club next week the 10th December 1963.
After paying fulsome tribute to John F Kennedy 35th President of the USA, Cavan Urban Council adjourn their meeting as a mark of respect to a great leader and statesman. Tom Fitzpatrick said that “John Kennedy like no other man hade striven for the good of all mankind and was a man of peace and freedom for all mankind. He was one of our own and nowhere will his death be felt so deeply as Ireland where he was a symbol of the greatness that our emigrants in the USA have always striven for fair play charity and peace”. He extended his deepest sympathy to his widow Jacqueline and their two children John and Caroline. They have no just lost their President but a husband and father.
December 14th 1963 Ray and Des Carolan are the stars of the Cross team who won the Junior League final at sparsely attended Breffni Park defeating Ballyconnell First Ulster’s by 1 point 1-4 to 1-3. Cross led by 1-3 to Nil at half time after taking advantage of the gale force wind.
More contributions to the Terry Coyle Park door to door collection being taken up in the town in all areas. Cathedral Road Jimmy Cullen Saint Anne’s Mrs Nance Flynn Molly Soden Jimmy Smith Andy Connell Gortnakesh Frank Connolly Paul Caffrey Drumalee Joe McGovern Mel Keaveney Andy McEntee Brian Stacey Willie Finnegan Owen McGovern Sean Lee Belturbet George Hillis Barney Higgins Dermot Smith Doctor Roy Hayes John Hannigan Barney Brady Jack Smallhorne and Dennis O Keeffe.
Outdoor crib at the Brother’s School. Figures were made by the De La Salle brothers while the Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring the lighting. The effect is quite spectacular when viewed from Town Hall Street with the illumination lighting up the surrounding countryside.
S G O Sullivan will give this week’s recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Anne McEneaney wins the Turkey competition at Cavan Bridge Club with Maureen McDonald 2nd . Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold are the winners of the Howell competition.
December 21st 1963 Father A B McGrath opens the new crib at the Brother’s School addressing the large crowd on the meaning and solemnity of Christmas. Father McGrath was assisted by Father PJ McManus. The original idea for the crib came from Tom and Kathleen McKenna Main Street. Liam Bogue cut out the figures which were expertly drawn by member of the De La Salle community and Hughie Boyle Butlersbridge connected the crib into the ESB as part of his job erecting the Christmas lighting for Cavan Chamber of Commerce.
Cavan footballers of 1938 meet for dinner and social in the Ulster Arms. Pictured are Jack and Mary Smallhorne and Patsy Lynch Bailieboro and Dublin full back on the team.
Bit of a blunder by Mick Higgins as he whistles up to end the Senior League Semi Final of 1962 five minutes before time with Cavan Gael’s leading Bailieboro by 3-5 to 1-9. Try as he might Mick could not get the two teams back on the pitch. Virginia Blues are still awaiting the opposition for the 1962 League Final. This was a tremendous game in poor conditions contested by two sporting sides. Gael’s Des Lambert Hugo Cafferty and full back Colm Smith outstanding in the full line. Tony McConnell was the outstanding member of the half back line. PJ Carroll and Mick Ryan were superb at midfield. Terry Smith full forward Paddy Maguire and Phil Murray were the pick of the forwards. The replay will be held shortly.
The famous gaelic football and Irish music family the Browne’s of Butlersbridge are profiled in this week’s Anglo Celt. Seven of the family have played gaelic football for the Bridge including father Michael ‘Mick’ who was an outstanding player with Cavan Slasher’s from 1917 when he was a member of the team that won the Slasher’s second ever Cavan Senior Championship. He assisted Cavan Slasher’s until 1925 winning three county senior championship medals as well as senior league honours. He later joined the local team lining out along with his six sons and played his last game for Butlersbridge in 1949.
Over 450 children meet Santa Claus and receive a Christmas gift at the Christmas tree in the Town Hall. Cavan Boy Scout’s band and the De La Salle band kept the large crowd happy with a delightful selection of seasonal songs and hymns.
For Christmas week the first fall of snow followed by a stiff frost which left roads treacherous for the many people anxious to complete their Christmas shopping.
Death of Martha Dancey Cullies at an advanced age. She was extremely well known and highly respected in the area. She was widow of George Dancey an extensive farmer in the Cullies area. She is survived by two sons and one daughter. There was a capacity attendance at Saint John’s Church of Ireland for the funeral service with burial later in Ballyhaise cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs H Ryan E/W Mr and Mrs E Roe. Christmas competition 1st Surgeon PD Maloney and George Maloney 2nd Kathleen Sullivan and K Carthy 3rd Mrs M O Sullivan and Mattie Corcoran.
Marion Cusack Drumlark receives her SRN qualification at Liverpool Hospital. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Owen Cusack Drumlark.
Death of James Donohoe Glencurran Carrickaboy. Survived by his wife sons daughters relatives and many friends. Funeral was large and representative from Saint Matthew’s Drumavaddy to the adjoining cemetery.
December 28th 1963 Brother Ultan Sherlock a native of Navan and Principal of the De La Salle school celebrates the silver jubilee of his profession. He is pictured with Brother Pius 79 a native of Golden West Cork who celebrated his golden jubilee. Brother Pius is on the staff of Manorhamilton De La Salle school. He is a personal friend of President De Velera having attended Blackrock School together.
Kevin O Rourke son of Teresa and the late Frank O Rourke Market Square is ordained a priest at Saint Columban’s Dalgan Park Navan. He is pictured with his mother Teresa and brothers Joe Charlie and Frank along with his uncle Charlie McGriskin organist in Cavan Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan and director and CEO of the Magnet Cinema. Joe and Charlie flew in from America and Canada for the ordination. Father Kevin said his first Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan on Monday last followed by a reception attended by family friends and neighbours in the Farnham Hotel.
Profile of John ‘Spud’ Murphy a native of College Street who recently died in the USA. He played for Cavan from 1923-1927 when he emigrated to America. He took a leading role in the fight for Independence. He lined for Cavan at the official opening of Breffni Park in 1923 and won a Railway Cup medal with Ulster in 1927. He was a leading member of Cavan Slasher’s and was of fine physique and very courageous in the teeth of any adversity or opposition. He was most athletic and extremely humble winning county senior medals with his native town team in 1922 1924 1925 and 1927. He was one of the famous party who took over Cavan RIC Barracks in Ashe Street in 1921. On the foundation of the State he joined the Irish Army and rose to the rank of Sergeant. He emigrated to the USA in 1928. He was son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Murphy College Street and is buried in Valhalla cemetery New York USA.
Cavan Boy Scout’s 7th Christmas Pantomime in Town Hal features ‘Paddy McGinnity’s Boat’ from the 5th -12th of January 1964. Booking at the Regal or Phone Vera Brady’s Fashion Shop Phone 178. Admission 4/- Reserved 3/- and 1/6.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the Midnight Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Assisted by Fathers Paddy Mallon John O Reilly deacon John Maguire sub deacon and Sean O Reilly master of ceremonies all Saint Patrick’s College. In the gaily decorated Surgical Hospital Father Pat Donohoe celebrated the 9 o clock Mass. Later the patients had a visit from Santa with Mel Doherty John O Connor and many others entertaining them in the afternoon.
Death of Brigid Donlon 26 Saint Patrick’s Terrace at Lisdarn Hospital. She was daughter of Patrick Donlon a distinguished member of Cavan UDC and worked in a number as a Clerk in a number of Cavan Solicitor’s offices and in later years McCarren and Company.. She was extremely popular with her neighbours and took a full part in the organisations in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Her charity and generosity to the poor and destitute were remarkable. She is survived by her brother Paddy sisters relatives friends and neighbours. Funeral was large and representative from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the Midnight Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with Father PJ Gargan celebrating the 8 am Father Ray Brady the 10 am children’s Mass and Father Kevin O Rourke the 11:30 am. Father Joseph Dolan said the 9 am Mass in the Poor Clare Convent.
Christmas trade in the town never hit the records recorded last year and most traders reported that their takings were down. The exceptions were the licensed vintners who had a record Christmas with many visitors home for Christmas. From the customer’s point of view all items in the shops seemed much dearer than last year but there was a greater variety to choose from.
Father Pat Donohoe is home on holiday from the Missions in Korea and travelled home via USA to be joined by his brother Johnny who was last home two years ago. Father Donohoe celebrated the 11:30 Mass on Sunday and has been on the missions for six years. He is a member of the Columban Fathers based at Dalgan Park Navan and will be home for six months vacation.
Many of the resident’s woke from their slumber by the persistent knocking of the front door by the Wren Boy’s on Saint Stephen’s Day. Not as numerous or as musical as in other years with many of them singing dumb dressed in silly dishevelled garbs which was not much value for the stipend expected from the startled householder.
January 4th 1964 Brendan McMorrow Saint Joseph’s Dromahaire catches the first salmon of the season weighing 12 lbs on Lough Gill just three miles from his home. The fish was caught on a blue and silver Devon within minutes of Brendan arriving by bicycle. The fish was sold by Brendan for £77 or £5-10-0 per lb to John Maloney Lower George’s Street Dun Laoghaire who later that day sold it for an engagement party for £84.
Joseph ‘Joey’ Donohoe is ordained a priest at the Sacred Heart College Moyne Park Galway son of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Donohoe formerly of 59 Main Street and Central Café Bridge Street Cavan and native of Ballyconnell now resident in Bray. Father Joseph will say Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Ballyconnell on Tuesday.
Death of Annie Halligan relict of Eddie at her residence Swellan Cavan. Eddie was an employee of CIE. She was extremely well known in the area and was known for her Christian virtue particularly charity and kindness to the poor and less well off in the community. She is survived by her 4 sons 3 daughters relatives and many friends.
Death of John P ‘Sean’ Taggart 57 Church Street at Saint Phelim’s Hospital .The family were the last coach building firm in Cavan and his father Joseph was Chairman of Cavan UDC. Sean joined the Irish Army on its formation in 1923 and later still emigrated to America. He is survived by two brothers Peter and Joseph and three sisters Kathleen Morgan Cavan Rose Fitzpatrick Cootehill and Mrs H Maguire. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral at the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Felim’s Hospital returns thanks to the students of Saint Patrick’s College for their visit to the patient’s at Christmas. The boys were accompanied by Santa Claus and Father Torlac O Reilly and distributed sweets and tobacco to the patients and later entertained them with songs and comedy sketches. Thanks to the boys of the De La Salle Band who entertained the patients with stirring selections on their flageolets and also brought presents and gifts for the patients. To Mattie Hand and Stan Mullery for their much appreciated annual film show which was much appreciated and enjoyed by patients and staff alike. Liam Bogue who supplied the Christmas trees to all the wards once again. To Saint Vincent De Paul for their extreme generosity bringing a gift for each patient and supplying delightful comic and musical entertainment over the festive season.
Death of Michael Leddy formerly of Wolfe Tone Street who died in England where he resided for many years. He was brother of John and Peter Leddy Wolfe Tone Street and Mrs L Meehan Cavan. The funeral took place in England.
January 11th 1964 Pope Paul VI on pilgrimage to the Holy Land for two days. He is the first Pope to visit the Holy Land since Peter left Jerusalem almost two thousand years ago. He is meeting Orthodox Patriarch Athenagoras of Constantinople in a bid to repair the damage done by separation 900 years ago, The Pope was welcomed with full state honours in Jordan and Israel. The pilgrimage is covered extensively by the world media in papers radio and television. In Jordan he was welcomed by King Hussein and is accompanied by a full retinue of church diplomats and media personnel.
Mel Doherty and John O Connor are the outstanding stars of The Boy Scout’s Musical Society Pantomime ‘Paddy McGinnity’s Boat’ in the Town Hall which is being well attended by patrons in excellent weather conditions unlike other years when snow and ice hindered the size of the attendances.
Rainfall in December was amazingly only .63 of an inch which is a record. The next best was in 1926 when only .99 fell. In December 1962 4.97 inches fell. The rainfall for all of 1963 was a modest 34.51 inches the best since 1953.
Outcry over the omission of Charlie Gallagher from the Ulster team holders of the Railway Cup to play Munster in the Railway Cup Semi Final. There are 6 representatives from Ulster Champions Down 3 from Cavan and Donegal and one each from Armagh Fermanagh and Tyrone. Team Seamus Hoare Donegal Gabriel Kelly Cavan Leo Murphy Down Bernard Brady Donegal Dan McCartan Down Tom Maguire Cavan Jim McDonnell Cavan Joe Lennon Down Sean Ferriter Donegal Sean O Neill Down Jim McCartan Down Paddy Doherty Down Jimmy Whan Armagh PT Treacey Fermanagh and Frankie Donnelly Tyrone. Charlie Gallagher is listed among the substitutes.
Cavan UDC Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick publicly opens the tenders for the painting and refurbishment of the Town Hall. Michael J Leddy £359 Harry Jenkins and Sons Swellan £138 with the Manager having included a sum of £150 in the estimates. The job was awarded to the lowest tender.
Jim Hayes and Jim Leonard win the Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club.
Old Folks 7th Christmas Party 1964 Chairman Mrs Kathleen Lunn Vice Chairman Peggy Willock Secretary Una Healy Treasurer Maureen Barrett.
Dr Roy Hayes will give the recital next Tuesday at the Gramophone Society’s meeting in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
January 18th 1964 Patrick Oliver O Reilly Queen’s Park Road Bondi Australia is conferred with his Bachelor of Economics at Sydney University. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Accountants. Paddy is eldest son of Mary Anne nee Ronaghan and the late Patrick ‘Slither’ O Reilly 77 Church Street.
Bombshell for the BBC as Eamonn Andrews leaves them to work for ITV signing a three year contract with ABC . He will continue to do work for BBC radio and of course will continue as Chairman of the RTE Authority.
James Beirne makes his first appearance as the new Cavan Court Clerk at the District Court in the Courthouse where he is welcomed by Justice J P Gilvarry Inspector Michael Bohan on behalf of the Gardai and Tom Fitzpatrick on behalf of the legal profession. All assured Jim of their full co operation and assistance. While Mr O Beirne hoped that he could maintain and foster the harmonious relationship that existed between the District Court’s Office and the court officials.
It’s now official ‘Smoking cigarettes can cause cancer’ following an extensive study in the USA which was released on a Saturday to offset falls in cigarette stocks on Wall Street. The Irish Independent reveals that that the Irish Medical Organisation urged the Government the Department of Health and responsible bodies to take active steps to inform the public of the hazards of cigarette smoking. The IMO concluded that all reasonable steps be taken to discourage cigarette smoking particularly among the younger members of the population should be considered and adopted.
Kilnaleck News. Reps of the late T Cahill Aughawee sell his 14 acre farm and residence to Peter O Dowd Drumkilly for £1,000. The auctioneer was John McBreen Ballyjamesduff.
Untimely death of Danny McMonigle Ballyconnell at the age of 20. Outstanding footballer with Ballyconnell First Ulster’s. He was brother of Dermot McMonigle Earlsvale Road.
Butlersbridge who have qualified for the final of the 1963 Junior Championship hold their AGM in the Hall electing Con Smith as Captain 1964. Con is also Assistant Secretary of Cavan County Board of the GAA. Chairman Tommy Browne Vice Chairman Sean O Hare and M Brady, Secretary Gerry Farrell Treasurers Brendan Farrell and Benny Henry. Committee Fintan Tierney Tommy Myles F Reilly Con Smith Captain Terry Smyth and G McGerty.
Death of Jim Galligan Behey at a young age. For many years he was a saddler with John Igoe and was an outstanding huntsman and horseman. He was a member of the old Cavan Harrier’s Hunt Club who organised the annual races at Killymooney. He was an accomplished musician and was a member of the Drumcrave and Labour band playing the flute. He is survived by his wife and six children and his sister Susan in America. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Bridge N/S Tommy McCormick and Jim Mansfield E/W Mr and Mrs H Ryan.
Cavan Fair reports excellent supply of horses but very poor demand. Two year old cattle £55-65 three year old £66-70 milch cows £40-50 springers £50-60 mincers £30-40 knackers £35-45 carrying sows and casseogs £35-40 bonhams £11-15 per pair and working horses£40-50.
January 25th 1964 Margaret McMahon the 35 year old mother of five children is electrocuted while changing an Infra Red lamp at her home in Mullaghmagavin Stradone. She was tending to new born pigs at the time and efforts to revive her failed. He husband Peter McMahon was later alerted and returned to the farm from Ballyjamesduff Fair which he was attending. Her mother in law hearing the screams for help rushed to the outhouse but she too received electric shocks in her vain effort to rescue her daughter in law who lived with her in the main house.
Irish organisations in the USA in welcoming the Government initiative to erect a memorial park to President John F Kennedy recently assassinated 35th President of the USA have pledged over $100.000 in support for the project in Dunganstown Wexford.
List of Champions for 1963 include Senior Mullahoran Minor Crosserlough and Stradone led by Michael McCarthy are the hurling champions of Cavan in 1963.
County Cavan Handball 1964 Chairman John Reilly Vice Chairman Vivion McEvoy Lacken Secretary Andy Cullen Treasurer John Gilmore .
Death of Joe Bowes Drumaloor who was a jeweller in AH Smith’s 87 Main Street for over 60 years . Rev A Wedlock BA officiated at the large and representative funeral from Drumaloor Parish Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of David White ‘Swilly View’ Letterkenny father of Seamus De Faoite Anglo Celt linotype operator and Chairman Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan. Funeral from Saint Conal’s Letterkenny.
Freedom from Hunger dance in Town Hall with the ever popular Mighty Avons giving their services free results in £90 going to feed the hungry and needy in Africa.
Cavan Association in Dublin President Con P Smith Chairman GP Morris Vice Chairman Frank O Reilly Secretary May McCaul Assistant Secretary Rose Taaffe Treasurer Alf Lynch.
Death of Joe McEntee in Athlone. Brother of Andy former Sport’s Editor of the Anglo Celt for a record 68 years. He was a playing member of the Slasher’s and Celtic GFC. He was uncle of Andy and Jimmy McEntee Anglo Celt. He was a linotype operator in the Athlone Printing Works and learned the trade in the Anglo Celt. He is survived by his wife Mrs S McEntee and 1 son Gerard. There was a large representative crowd travelled from Cavan for the funeral in Athlone.
February 1st 1964 Presentation to Michael Rice who has been at the Cavan Depot of ESSO for 40 years. He is a keen gardener and a member of Clones Dramatic Society. Served in Monaghan and Clones before coming to Cavan and is a native of Athlone.
All outgoing officers are re elected at the County Cavan GAA Convention in the Courthouse. Chairman TP O Reilly Vice Chairman Micheal O Donohoe Virginia Secretary Hughie Smith Assistant Secretary Con Smith Registrar Jack McConnell Treasurer Paddy Donohoe. Central Council Patsy Lynch who won on a vote of 75 to 38 for Simon Deignan. AJ O Brien topped the poll for delegates to the Ulster Council with 109 votes Sean Moriarity Ballinagh 102 and TC Maguire Bawnboy 72 were also elected as Andy O Brien takes over Treasurer of the Ulster Council this year.
Cavan Gaels Chairman Paddy Conaty Vice Chairman Tommy M Gilroy Secretary Sean Galligan Assistant Secretary Tommy Hughes Treasurer Maurice Brady and Representative on Cavan GAA Tommy Gilroy . Committee Benny Cafferty Timmy Murphy Eugene Monahan Jack Smallhorne Father PJ Gargan Paddy O Reilly and Teddy McCormack. Senior team captain Eamonn McGovern and Sean Galligan Junior.
Tommy ‘Dickie’ Smith beats Paddy O Reilly to win the Father PJ Gargan Cup after a thrilling encounter at Cavan CYMS. Photograph shows the finalists and Father Gargan presenting the cup.
Cavan Parochial week tea party with Jack Binchey as MC. The entertainment was provided by the Girl’s Club with their top of the charts block buster and over 300 attended. Father Joseph Dolan Adm returned thanks to all who contributed to a memorable day.
Over 100 attend the AGM of Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan in the Rival’s Inn Railway Road. Presidents Dr Brian Galligan and Brian Coleman Vice President Michael O Callaghan and Patrick Woods. Chairman Seamus De Faoite Vice Chairman Sergeant Michael Twoomey Treasurer Patrick Carroll and Secretary Kathleen Lyons. Committee Patsy Maloney SRN Mel Doherty John Reilly Benny Hannigan Sarsfield Donohoe Sean Sharkey Tommie McDonnell and Seamus Fay Drumconnick.
Dr Ghatalia will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Maura Cullen and Kathleen Brady E/W Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey.
February 8th 1964 Gerard M Lovett is elected President of the Vocational Teacher’s Association of Ireland on a fact finding mission to Germany and Sweden to study apprenticeship training and retraining. Both Germany and Sweden have zero emigration while here in Ireland the rate of emigration to both USA and Britain continues to soar.
Maura Finegan 17 a pupil at Cavan Vocational School and a native of Banahoo wins the National Junior Cup for brown bread baking sponsored by the ESB. Maura was presented with her prizes an electric kettle £8 and an inscribed shield for the school.
The Beatles who are the newest phenomenon on the ever changing pop world gross £6 ¼ million in record sales last year –an amazing £500,000 per month. Their record company EMI reported that they are popular nearly everywhere apart from Germany and Italy and they will break into that market shortly.
Proposed site on the Dublin Road for the new super Technical School is owned by the representatives of Vincent Cullen Saint Anne’s Cathedral Road. It comprises 10 acres on 4 fields adjoining the New Protestant cemetery.
Butlersbridge draw with Stradone in the semi final of the Cavan Junior League at Breffni Park 2-7 to 0-13 after Stradone aided by the gale force wind led by 2-5 to 0-1 at the interval. Mick McCarthy scored a fantastic point from a 35 yard free to earn Stradone a replay just on full time.
Lynam’s Dart Club (corner of Bridge Street and Abbey Street) hosts the AGM of the newly formed Cavan Dart’s League. Chairman Jack Caulfield ‘Yukon Bar’ Belturbet Secretary Chris Kavanagh Vice Chairman Seamus McCormack Committee Barney Connolly Leo Morton P Reilly H Beatty V Reilly Frank Nannery V Kelly Tommy Murray and S O Neill.
Second shipment of electrical transformers to Bavaria from Cavan Engineering. The first shipment left last week on the ‘City of Cork’ ship headed for Germany. There are now just over 40 Irish workers employed at Cavan Engineering with 2 German instructors . The factory will eventually be four times the present size and employ 150 people by the end of the year.
Cavan take on Trinity College in a hurling challenge as a curtain raiser to Cavan V Mayo in the National League at Breffni Park.
Death of Mary Ann Smith 11 Breffni Terrace at the age of 89. She was very well known deeply religious person and she was unlucky to break her hip just twelve months ago. She was widow of Francis Smith who died some years ago. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the well attended representative funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Recent winners at the well contested CYMS snooker tournament in the ‘Hut’. Michael Breslin Andy Murray Kieran Cullivan Hughie Cosgrove Jackie Murphy Dickie Smith and Seamus McCormack.
‘Paddy McGinnity’s Boat’ makes a welcome appearance at Cavan’s Saint Phelim’s Hospital with Eamonn Brady on the drums and Eileen Morgan on the piano. Stan Mullery and Mattie Hand also turned up with their most appreciated annual film show much to the delight of patients and staff.
Liam Bogue is the new Captain at County Cavan Golf Club where the President is Surgeon Bertie Cullen Treasurer Seamus Fox Secretary Jack Binchey Assistant Secretary Dermot Morgan Committee Tommy Aylmer Jack Brady Louis Blessing Philip Cullivan Paddy Fleming Tom C Hickey Owen McGovern Edward O Hanlon WP O Hanlon and Dr FPE Smith.
Untimely death of Patrick McDermott in Birmingham England. He was son of Mary Jane and the late Patrick late of Creighan Terrace Cavan. He is survived by his mother brothers Phil Michael John Thomas and Hugh and sister Minnie. Funeral took place in England.
February 15th 1964 Inquest into the death of Margaret McMahon concludes that death was due to electrocution which could have been avoided if a proper installation was performed by a qualified electrician. The response to the accident was wholly inadequate as Mrs McMahon could possibly have been revived with mouth to mouth resuscitation.
Smith’s Garage hold their annual dinner dance in the Sheelin Shamrock Hotel Crover with Eamonn McCabe Manager making the keynote speech.
Death of one of Cavan’s most respected citizens Thomas ‘Tommy’ McDonnell 16 Farnham Street. He was a very well known building contractor with no job too big or too small and finished to a very high specification. He was a native of Bunnoe and was extremely religious taking a full part in the sodalities and organisations attached to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. He is survived by his wife and daughters Miriam Whelan married only 1 week ago Carmel and Beryl. Funeral was very large and representative from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Paddy and Kay McNamara recently married are the recipients of a presentation at the 6th annual Cavan Gael’s dinner dance. Tommy Gilroy spoke about the Gael’s ambitious plans for the Terry Coyle Park and the fundraising drive through their popular weekly Bingo session in the Town Hall. Andy O Brien was the star of the show with his witty anecdotes and yarns that had the entire audience in stitches of laughter!
Cavan finish level with TCD 2-2 each at the end of an exciting hurling encounter at Breffni Park. Trinity led by 1-2 to 0-1 at the interval. Paddy Lyons was superb with great support from Seamus McCormack Jim Muldowney and Tony Fahy. Cavan Paddy Lyons Seamus McCormack J Muldowney Tommy Foy JJ Farrelly Mick McCarthy Man of the Match J McGovern JJ O Reilly L Carolan W Dunne Jimmy O Donnell Brian Sherlock J Swann and B Barry. Subs Colm Smith Michael Rafferty and L Griffin.
Cavan Boy Scout’s hit musical ‘Paddy McGinnity’s Boat’ takes to the stage at Saint Anthony’s Hall Merchant’s Quay Dublin under the auspices of the Cavan Association in Dublin on Sunday March 1st 1964.
Sixteen dogs and many beaters manage to kill three foxes in the general Farnham/Kilmore area in a drive sponsored by Cavan Dog and Gun Club.
Cavan Bridge N/S Dermot Morgan and Jim Beirne E/W Mr and Mrs H Ryan.
Cavan CYMS Snooker 1964 John McCaffrey beat Michael Murray Tommy Cullivan beat Patrick Maguire Eamonn McCormack beat his brother Jimmy McCormack Paddy O Reilly beat John ‘Ton’ Doonan Brian Finlay beat Sean McManus.
Angela Clarke will give the recital at the Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms.
Prices at Cavan’s well attended Fair similar to last month. Yearlings £36-40. Two Year olds £50-60. Springers £55-65, milking cows £45-50 mincers £35-40 working horses £45-50 ponies £30-35 colts and fillies £45-50 carrying sows £35-45 bonhams £10-14 per pair.
Cavan’s oldest resident Bridget Fitzpatrick celebrates her 101st Birthday at the home of her daughter Eileen Dolehan Cavanagh Ballyconnell. She was second eldest of a family of nine of Mr and Mrs J Keating Kilnaglere Belturbet. Her mother was from the Boyle area of county Roscommon and her father worked as carpenter. She lived through the age of the stage coach the railways and now the private car era. Her staple diet was plain milk fish porridge boxty and whole wheat bread.
Only 2.02 inches of rain fell in January 1964 compared to 7.17 in January 1963.
February 22nd 1964 Driving licenses will be introduced from March 17th next and no new person may take to the road after that date without undergoing a test and securing first a provisional license.
Butlersbridge beat Stradone 3-6 to 3-4 to qualify for the Junior League Final where they will meet Killinkere who are also their opponents in the 1963 Junior Championship Final delayed because of a series of objections by Drumalee GFC who were defeated in the Semi Final by Killinkere. Ken Browne was the Butlersbridge ace with goals in each half. He was ably assisted by Con Smith at centre field. The Bridge led by 2-2 to Stradone’s 0-3 at half time with Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady Castleblayney the referee.
Ladie’s Golf AGM at County Cavan Golf Club President Dorie Smith Captain Connie McEntee Secretary Una Smith Treasurer Joan O Hanlon Match Secretary Carmel McDonald Handicap Secretary Kathleen Morgan
Death of William Shanaghy late of Lacken Ballinagh at his residence in Lisdarn Cavan. Prominent footballer with Lacken Celtic GFC. Father of Sister Pelagia Joseph CP Fleetwood England and he is also survived by his sons and daughters. Funeral from a well attended representative Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Potahee cemetery.
Death of Brigid Meehan late of 17 College Street . She was a native Alackan and came to live in the town some years ago . She was extremely popular and a very good neighbour practicing Christian virtue at all times. There was a large and representative attendance at the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry .
Cavan Bridge Mr and Mrs H Carthy E/W Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Cavan Musical Society will not present an opera this year but may do so next year if they can muster the necessary support.
Cavan CYMS Snooker Jimmy Finlay beat Benny Cafferty Jim Fay beat Paddy McCormack and Sean Galligan beat Gene McCusker.
February 29th 1964 The farm and residence belonging to John Morris who has retired and situated at Lisdarn is sold to well known business man Thomas Tierney from Ballinlough county Meath. He owns the ‘Half Way House’ pub in Ballinlough and quarry and carpentry at Main Street Belturbet. Sale was conducted by PJ O Reilly Sean Kelly had carriage and the auction took place in the Farnham Hotel.
Mike Duggan of Ballyhaise is tipped for the Cavan county team as he continues to turn in outstanding displays for his native Ballyhaise and Cavan Juniors. Mike is returning after a lengthy lay off due to injury and starred for Cavan in their bad tempered hard hitting win 1-8 to 1-5 against Antrim at Breffni Park.
Gabriel Kelly is Cavan’s only representative on ‘ The Cuchullain Press All Stars team for 1963. Team Andy Phillips Wicklow Gabriel Kelly Cavan Noel Tierney Galway Pat Connolly Kildare Sean Murphy Kerry Paddy Holden Dublin Martin Newell Galway Mick Garrett Galway Des Foley Dublin Sean O Neill Down Mickey Whelan Dublin Tommy Browne Laois Jimmy Whan Armagh Tom Long Kerry and Pat Donnellan Galway. The selectors were Mick Higgins Cavan Sean Purcell Galway Seamus Murphy Kerry Paddy O Brien Meath and Sean Og O Ceallacain Dublin.
£152 Prize Fund at Cavan Gael’s Bingo in the Town Hall. £55 snowball with £25 must be won .”If you are poor Bingo can make you rich. If you are rich Bingo can make you richer”!
Johnny Goldrick Railway Road Killeshandra catches the first trout of the season a 9 lbs beauty at Monery on the Rive Erne.
March 6th 1964 Bonfires on every hill around Butlersbridge as the returning heroes carry into the Bridge their first ever Junior Championship trophy after failing to Bailieboro in 1919 and again in 1952 against the superb Cootehill team powered by Brian and Charlie Gallagher. They beat Killinkere in the long delayed final by 3-5 to 0-8 in a brilliant display of attacking football in the second half. After a very shaky first half when Killinkere were the more dominant force the Bridge were lucky to be even at 1-2 to the Bridge’s 0-5. Killinkere were ahead after only 30 seconds with Jimmy Smith pointing followed by a Jimmy Stafford point. Con Smith sent a speculative high ball to the square and when Ken Browne caught it he swivelled quickly to send a great shot to the back of the Killinkere goal. The Bridge added two more points to lead 1-2 to 0-2 but Killinkere pulled themselves back into the game with 3 unanswered points before half time. At halftime Sean O Hare and his selectors stayed ice cool and switched Kevin Smith to midfield and sent brother Con to the lacklustre forward line where he added great verve speed and dash to the Bridge attack while Kevin reigned supreme at midfield. Francie Reilly at centre half back was immense for the Bridge throughout the hour. It was from his clearance that Con Smith appeared from nowhere to crash a great goal to the net and give the lead to Butlersbridge from where they were never headed. Then the goal of the year from young Eamonn Reilly who troubled the Killinkere defence from start to finish with his lightening speed and movement followed by a point from Ken Browne threatened to swamp Killinkere. Team Gerry Healy Mickey Reilly Terry Smyth Captain J Brogan Michael Reilly Francie Reilly John Sheanon Con Smith Brian Myles Tom Sheridan Kevin Smith Tommy Smyth Johnny Cusack Ken Browne and Eamonn Reilly who only gained his place as a result of Ray Dunne a clerical student in Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth not being available to play. Pictured on the coveted player’s page are Ken Browne John Sheanon and Brian Myles all stars for the Bridge. Terry Smith is pictured in jubilant mood holding the cup aloft after receiving it from TP O Reilly Chairman Cavan County Board. Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady Castleblayney was an excellent referee who let the game ebb and flow to its conclusion. Brothers in the Butlersbridge team included Francie Michael and Eamonn Reilly Con and Kevin Smith Terry Captain and brother Tommy. Con Smith and Ken Browne were members of the team beaten by Cootehill in 1952.
There are now 236 blind persons in county Cavan while the home support recorded 1,031 visits during the year. 31 radios were supplied and the home support team recorded over 900 miles in travel throughout the county teaching Braille and home crafts to the visually challenged. All the radios are maintained and serviced to a high standard by Paddy Smyth Service Manager with Smyth’s Electrical 60 Main Street Cavan.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter. The Cullen Cup Cavan Open competition will take place this year in the new ballroom of the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Cavan CYMS snooker competition continues with Tommy Hughes beating hot favourite Tommy ‘Dickie’ Smith Jim Fay beat John McCaffrey while in a sizzling encounter Mickey Breslin won on the black ball from a very gallant Hughie Cosgrove.
Tommy Sheridan Sub Post Office Upper Main Street is rewarded with a silver medal for his outstanding record of safe driving for CIE at an enjoyable function in Dundalk. He is a very prominent Cavan handballer and administrator.
March 13th 1964 Mick Higgins is appointed team manager of the Cavan senior footballers in an effort to redeem the county’s ailing fortunes and reputation after a series of recent catastrophic results. He will be in charge of team selection along with a selection committee and will have the sole right to alter the team during a game. Mick is the holder of three All Ireland medals won with Cavan in 1947 1948 and 1952 when he captained the side to its last Sam Maguire success.
Mr and Mrs W O Farrell Longford are the winners of the prestigious Cullen Cup at Cavan Bridge Club. Pictured after the record breaking tournament in the new Ulster Arms ballroom is H Carthy Captain Mr and Mrs W O Farrell Longford winners Mrs Maura Cullen presenting the BT Cullen Cup and Eithne Behan President of the Contract Bridge Association of Ireland.
Abbey CBS beat Saint Patrick’s College Cavan 3-8 to 2-5 in the McRory Cup final at damp and overcast Emmett Park Carrickmacross. Led by Down county man Val Kane their speed and thrust up front was far too much for the Cavan side who trailed at the interval by 2-5 to a goal scored by ace forward John Smith. Before a large attendance Cavan struck back in the 3rd quarter but only John Smith of the Saint Pat’s attack looked dangerous. Raymond Carroll S Cassidy and O Brady John Smith and A Clerkin of the Cavan side were outstanding and although badly beaten never stopped trying their best. J Martin of Omagh was an excellent referee of a game which was easy to control and never got to boiling point.
Cavan Boy Scout’s hit the jackpot with their hit musical ‘Paddy McGinnity’s Boat’ attracting a capacity crowd to the 1,600 seater Saint Anthony’s Hall Dublin which was the first venture of the Society in Dublin sponsored by the Cavan Association in Dublin.
Death of Frank Buchanan son of James and Mrs Buchanan Bridge Street in New York. He was brother of the late great Father Willie Buchanan former Musical Director Cavan Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. He emigrated in 1907. He was brother of Vincent Wolfe Tone Street and Annie Buchanan Belfast. He leaves a wife and 3 daughters in New York.
Death of Sadie Smith Drumalee. Very popular well known citizen she was known for her Christian virtue and charity in assisting the poor and deprived in the community. She was wife of the late Philip Smith ex RIC. She is survived by her sons and daughter. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Mr and Mrs C Arnold Maureen Hunt and Joan O Hanlon with Jim Beirne and Surgeon PD Maloney winning the Howell Cup competition run in conjunction with the Cullen Cup.
Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan will dance at various vantage points in Cavan town on Saint Patrick’s morning before heading for the Saint Patrick’s Day parade in Maguiresbridge in county Fermanagh.
Sympathy is extended to WJ Flannery Farnham Street on the death of his brother Vice Admiral Alfred Edward Flannery late of Knockbride. He was younger son of Rev Canon William Flannery and was born in 1907. He qualified as a doctor in the Royal College of Surgeon’s Dublin in 1929. He served in the British Navy in World War 2 and was noted for his extreme courage and bravery being mentioned in despatches on several occasions. He was an Honary Physician to Queen Elizabeth 2. Served in Malta Narvaic and Solerno and was decorated for his bravery and courage in the face of enemy fire. In 1921 he captained Saint Andrew’s College Dublin to their one and only Leinster Senior Rugby up. He leaves a widow two sons and three daughters and was brother of WJ Flannery Farnham Street Cavan.
Film show sponsored by the newly formed Parochial Youth Club in Saint Augustine’s Hall with tea served at the interval.
March 20th 1964 Ulster retain the Railway Cup beating Leinster 3-7 to 2-9 in a thrilling well contested final at Croke Park on Saint Patrick’s Day. While Munster beat Leinster 0-12 to 1-9 in the pipe opening Hurling Final. There was never more than a kick of a ball between the two sides in the football encounter with Ulster leading at half time after enjoying the benefit of the strong wind by 0-7 to 0-2. Des Foley who also played in the hurling decider wrested control of midfield in the second half and Leinster got enough chances to easily win the game but in the end the sharper Ulster forwards were just too good for a pedestrian Leinster defence. Ulster team Seamus Hoare Gabriel Kelly Leo Murphy Bernard Brady Dan McCartan Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Joe Lennon Sean Ferriter Sean O Neill James McCartan Paddy Doherty Jimmy Whan PT Treacey and Frank Donnolly Tyrone. Subs Charlie Gallagher for Frankie Donnolly Jodie O Neill Tyrone for Joe Lennon.
Gritty Cavan performance in hard hitting well contested League quarter final at Pairc Tailteann Navan before a capacity attendance of 15,000 beats off Meath by 3-10 to 2-4. The gates were locked just after the start of the game with thousands still locked out who decided to gain entry by kicking down the gates. Cavan were actually leading by a massive 14 points with five minutes to go but Meath got in for 2 late goals after Cavan had taken their foot off the accelerator. Fierce some shoulder to shoulder charges where Cavan gave as good as they got and cleared their lines with long kicking. Scorers for Cavan were Charlie Gallagher 0-8 Mattie Cahill 2-1 and Jimmy O Donnell 1-1. Meath replied per D Carthy 1-3 P Mulvaney 1-0 and Gerry Cromwell 0-2. Cavan PJ O Gorman Gabriel Kelly Dessie Carolan Tony Morris Frankie Kennedy Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Captain Jimmy Stafford Ray Carolan John Joe O Reilly Hugh Barney O Donohoe Charlie Gallagher Mattie Cahill and Seamus McMahon.
Paddy Fleming is elected Secretary County Cavan Golf Club in succession to Jack Brady ‘Fort View’ Farnham Road.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the 11:30 Solemn High Mass on Saint Patrick’s Day in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan while the deacon was Father Felim McGovern sub deacon Father PJ McManus and MC Father PJ Gargan. Rev AB McGrath who celebrated the 10 am Mass was on the organ with music by the Cathedral Choir.
Liam Bogue and Mattie Corcoran win the Captain’s H Carty’s Prize at Cavan Bridge Club while E/W was Mrs H Ryan and Mrs Jim Burke.
Roger Loonam Emmett Place is the latest angler to land an impressive brown trout on the River Erne landing the beautiful specimen at Rann.
Angler’s Club Chairman Tom McConville Vice Chairman Norman Cinnamond Secretary Sean Young Treasurer Johnny Donohoe.
Cavan CYMS third round of snooker competition. Tommy Hughes beat Seamus McCormack 4th round Tommy Hughes beat Jim Fay and the final is now between the in form Mickey Breslin and Tommy Hughes.
First ever Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Cavan at the ‘Rival’s Inn’ Coleman Road. The organisation was founded in 1935 by two American’s Bill a stockbroker and Bob a medical doctor who were both addicted to alcohol. First group in Europe founded in Dublin in 1946 and now the organisation have 60 groups in Ireland which are open to all. Their members include clergy of all denominations doctors health professionals and all spheres of society who have heavy drinking problems and in turn helping themselves and others.
Mary Flanagan of the Pioneer Players Navan wins the gold medal as the best actress at Cavan Drama Festival.
Palm Sunday Procession is pictured making its way past the Surgical Hospital in Church Street before diverting down Ashe Street and back to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. In picture are Bishop Quinn accompanied by the Boy Scouts carrying palm, the children of Mary and Fathers PJ Gargan and PJ McManus.
Drumalee show their potential as a potent force when they hammer Cavan Gael's 4-10 to 2-2 in the first round of the Junior League at Breffni Park. Donie Fay Michael Smith and Paddy Lyons had a field day scoring at will from every opportunity. In the Cavan Gael's goal recently married Paddy McNamara was very busy saving shot after shot and was in no way to blame for the four which passed him. Brendan Keaney and Des Lambert were sound in the full back line Tony McConnell outstanding at centre half. Joe Connolly was always dangerous and scored the Gael’s consolation goal with excellent support from a very busy Jackie Sheridan and Larry Ready. Drumalee had no weak links and looked a team of all the talents. Noel Donohoe Andy O Connell Tommy Molloy Donie Fay and Micheal Greenan were outstanding.
Strand Players Dublin win the Dr Lyons Cup and Section A at Cavan Drama Festival with ‘Ring Around the Moon’ with Producer Aíne O Driscoll best producer. The Hugh Lee Cup was won by Mountnuggent with the ‘Man from Cline’. The AOH Cup was won by Prosperous Drama Group Naas. Mary Flanagan who starred as Breda in ‘Honeysuckle’ and Bill Gouldin Strand Players starring as Hugo in ‘Ring Around the Moon’ were voted the best actress and actor of the festival. The prizes were presented in a packed Town Hall by Father Joe Dolan Adm President of the Festival committee.
As expected by the pundits Mickey Breslin beats Tommy Hughes in the Connolly Cup Snooker Final at Cavan CYMS.
Death of Kathleen Marron Cathedral Road. She was one of the famous Marron family who were all outstanding singers and actors taking a full part in the activities of the Choral Societies and Cathedral Choir. She spent some year in America before returning to spend her retirement years in her native Cavan. She was born in Connolly Street where her parents ran a very successful pub business later taken over by Benny Conaty. She is survived by one sister in America nieces and nephews. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Meeting called for side room Town Hall with a view to forming a youth club in Cavan catering for both indoor and outdoor pursuits.
Cavan Bridge N/S PD Maloney and AG Hunt E/W Mr and Mrs O Sullivan.
“ Andrew Breslin Self Drive Cars and Caravans Phone Cavan 209.”
The Old Mill Bar and Lounge re opens this weekend after extensive renovations. All drinks served in top class condition. Under personal management of Walter Ball.
March 28th 1964 Easter commemoration honours Captain Michael O Reilly at IRA memorial service at Killoughter where Mary Brady former Clann Na Poblachta Chairman of Cavan UDC led the recitation of the rosary. Sean O Bradaigh Longford and Paddy Duffy Cavan County Council Sinn Fein member were also in attendance.
Brendan Behan the angry man of Irish literature dies in the Meath Hospital on March 20th 1964 following a stroke on Saint Patrick’s Day. His wife Beatrice and brother Rory were at his bedside and his father had just left the building. Only 41 he had been in poor health for sometime as a result of his heavy drinking and wild lifestyle. He suffered complications from diabetes and jaundice. House painter poet revolutionary and true blue Dublin character Behan sprang to fame with his play the ‘Quare Fella’ based on his experiences in jail in Britain during the 1940s –it ran fro six months at the Pike Theatre Dublin in 1956. Produced by Joan Littlewood it transferred to the Theatre Royal in Stratford and brought Behan international fame. He followed up with ‘The Hostage’ in 1957 a year that saw the publication of his autobiographical novel ‘The Borstal Boy’. Brendan was to find fame difficult to deal with and his life became increasingly erratic.
Sean Brady son of Andrew and Mrs Brady Drumcalpin Mountain Lodge Cootehill in the Parish of Laragh and Kevin Mullen son of Mr and Mrs MJ Mullen Mountnuggent are ordained priests in Rome. Father Sean will serve in the Diocese of Kilmore while Father Kevin will minister in the Diocese of Rosepoint USA.
Government forces pursue the rebels in bloody battle scenes in Vietnam near the Cambodian border where many innocent children were just run over by Government tanks.
April 4th 1964 Oliver Moran Minister for Lands opens the new ‘Seven Horseshoes Hotel ‘ in Belturbet.
Bishop Quinn presides at the Solemn Pontifical High Mass for the blessing of the oils in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Deacon was Father Patrick Mallon sub deacon Father James Carroll and MC Father Terry McManus. Father Joe Dolan celebrated the Mass of the Last Supper deacon was Father Sean O Reilly sub deacon Father Pat Brady and MC Father Augustine Leydon. The Passion on Good Friday was chanted by Fathers AB McGrath Torlac O Reilly and Dan Gallogly with MC Father PJ Gargan. On Easter Saturday night the Vigil Mass was celebrated by His Lordship Bishop Quinn assisted by Father Felim McGovern Father Torlac was deacon Dan Gallogly sub deacon and MC Father PJ Gargan. The blessing of the Paschal fire renewal of baptismal vows etc was directed by Father Joe Dolan Adm, the commentator was Father PJ McManus while the sacred music was sung by the Cathedral choir and Father ABC McGrath was director and played the organ. On Easter Sunday morning Fathers PJ McManus said the 8 am Mass John Maguire the children’s 10 am and Joe Dolan the 11:30 am.
Matt Rudden is once again third in the All Ireland Cross Country Final over 7 ½ miles in Thurles. The winner was S O Sullivan Limerick 2nd Mick Molloy from Oughterard the Irish 15 mile record holder. Matt tried from the start to break the field with some courageous front running but couldn’t shake off the majestic Sullivan who sailed to victory over the closing 100 yards. Matt now has been 2nd twice and 3rd twice over the last four years.
Mr and Mrs C Arnold and Surgeon Maloney and Gerry Hunt will represent Cavan in the team of four competition in Athlone.
Marie Collins SRN daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Collins Corahoe passes her SRS in Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey.
Pat Gaffey son of Bill and Susan Gaffey Church Street passes his entrance exam for the Garda and will enter Templemore shortly to commence his training.
Death of James Mulligan senior Derragarra Butlersbridge. Survived by his sons daughters nephews nieces and many friends. There was an overflow attendance at the Funeral Mass in Saint Aidan’s Butlersbridge with burial later in the New cemetery.
Death of the legendary Tom Maguire Tullyco Cavan. Prominent member of Tullyco GFC, he later threw in his lot with Cavan Slashers winning County Championship medals in 1917 1924 and 1925. Tall athletic figure Tom was sporting and courageous never sinking to the level where he had to assault an opponent to gain an advantage. He later emigrated to America where he spent over 10 years. When he returned he set up a farm in his native Tullyco and was extremely well known in the town by his tall erect pleasant appearance riding a bicycle and saluting all his acquaintances. He was a founder member of Cavan Angler’s Club and Cavan Dog and Gun Club. He was President of the Cavan Irish American Society. Survived by his wife Katie 1 daughter 1 brother and 3 sisters. Rev A B McGrath officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry. Cavan Gael's provided a guard of honour at both the funeral and removal.
April 11th 1964 Eileen Kennedy Solicitor Carrickmacross is appointed Ireland’s first ever woman District Justice. Qualified as a solicitor in 1947, she is a member of the well known legal firm of PJ Kennedy and sons solicitors Carrickmacross. Coroner for South Monaghan. She was educated at Saint Louis Convent Carrickmacross.
Pictured are Noel Hugh and John Smith sons of Mr and Mrs James Smith Kilnavara. Paul George and Peter Quinn sons of Mr and Mrs John Quinn Postmaster all receive Confirmation from Bishop Austin Quinn in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Over 400 children from the parish were confirmed by the Bishop assisted by Fathers Michael Gilbride Ballinagh John M Byrne Laragh H Dillon PP DD Drung and Patrick Morris CC Belturbet.
Paddy Gaffney BE Town Engineer explains to Cavan UDC that due to emigration to England, he is unable to secure carpenters plumbers or tradesmen to carry out urgent repairs for Council tenants in 11 Breffni or 16 Owen Roe who have been waiting a considerable time. Overdraft accommodation is fixed at £7,000 for the first three months which is double last year’s amount.
Cavan are beaten 1-8 to 0-7 by Down in the National League Semi Final. Cavan dominated play throughout but could not convert their advantage to scores due to a very poor forward line who wasted chance after chance. Down led by 0-5 to 0-4 at the interval. The decisive moment came when PJ O Gorman safely fielded a Down 50 but was controversially charged over the line by the inrushing Paddy Doherty for a ‘doubtful’ Down goal. Cavan PJ O Gorman Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Tony Morris Frank Kennedy Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Captain Ray Carolan Jimmy Stafford JJ O Reilly Hugh Barney O Donohoe Tom Lynch Mattie Cahill Charlie Gallagher and Pat Gaffney.
Death of Mattie Reilly 11 Ashe Street at a young age. He spent many years in America. He was married to a sister of Doctor Brian Galligan and was extremely popular in the town where he returned to spend most of the summer months. He is survived by his wife and two young children Michael and Helen. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan where Father PJ Gargan officiated with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Bridge Club PD Maloney and AG Hunt win the prestigious Kells Open Bridge tournament for the second successive year. The Cavan team also won the North Eastern Cup at the All Ireland Finals in Athlone.
Brendan Sexton son of John and Agnes Sexton Breffni Park and former Cavan Cavan Slashers and Harps star footballer is promoted to the rank of Sergeant Garda Siochana at the Bridewell Dublin.
Death of Margaret McKiernan Edenticlare and formerly Lavey. Funeral from Saint Brigid's Church to the adjoining Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry. She is survived by her nephews nieces relatives and many friends and neighbours.
April 18th 1964 Tony Farrelly and J McCormack with 67 nett beat Willie O Hanlon and Seamus Fox 67 ½ nett. Maura Maloney won the Lady’s prize.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs H Ryan E/W Miss Anne McEneaney and A Kelly.
Small supply at monthly fair where prices were well up to average. Yearlings £35-40 two year olds £50-55 three year olds £55-70 milch cows £40-50 springers £60-75 working horses £40-50 ponies £30-35 two year old £40-50 knackers £35-45 donkies well up £12-18 driven by the McCabe’s and seaside trade in England. Casseogs £35-40 bonhams £12-14 per pair.
Funeral of Edward Tully father of Rev EP Tully CC Shercock attended by Bishop Quinn Lord Abbott C Colwell and over 100 clergy in Saint Patrick’s Church Drumcor. Chief mourners Mrs R Burke MPSI Main Street Cavan daughter Rev E Tully and John Tully Gartbrattan sons John Dermot and Kevin Burke Kathleen Eamonn Sue Marie Michael Evelyn Sean Patricia Tully Gartbrattan Eamonn Mary Michael Tully Blessington grandchildren.
“Smyth’s 60 Main Street for sewing and knitting machines . Phone Cavan 88”
April 25th 1964 Margaret English and Ina Hickey win the Committee prize at County Cavan Golf Club.
Kilmore Diocesan Plainsong Festival commences with solemn Pontifical High Mass in the Cathedral where Father Torlac O Reilly was the celebrant deacon Father Benny Maguire and sub deacon Father Felim McGovern. Father PA Fay Redhills was the MC . Mixed choir sang the Mass with secondary schools singing the Proper. Choral competitions in the Poor Clare Convent where certificates were awarded to over 500 participating children. Very Re Joseph Higgins SFE Sligo and Father ABC McGrath were the examiners.
Death of Thomas Donohoe at his residence Killygarry. He was husband of Katie Donohoe. Large and representative attendance at the funeral in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial in the adjoining cemetery..
Death of Peter ‘Petey’ Reilly 62 Pearse Street. Well known highly respected resident of the town where he came to live some time age. Native of Carrickallen Mountain Lodge. Survived by his wife and family. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan was large and representative with burial later in Carrickallen.
Death of Matthew Smith 20 Breffni Terrace . He was Cavan’s oldest resident at 96 and had the proud boast that ‘he never wore an overcoat’ . He lived a large portion of his early life in Mud Wall Row and was one of the first occupants of Breffni Terrace in 1880. His erect soldierly carriage and fine bearing belied his advanced age. Survived by his nephews nieces relatives neighbours and many friends. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan was large and representative reflecting the popularity of one of Cavan’s best known citizens. Burial in Cullies cemetery.
C Cooper Mayor of Portadown accompanied by Bishop EFB Moore Bishop of Kilmore Ardagh and Elphin is accorded a civic reception by the members of Cavan Urban Council.
Parochial youth movement in Saint Augustine’s Hall host a social at which tea was served and the members addressed by Father PJ McManus CC.
Butlersbridge in their first outing at senior rank are beaten in the league by Cavan Gael’s 1-11 to 2-2 at Breffni Park. After a bright start Bridge faded in the second half. Interval score was Cavan Gael’s 0-9 Butlersbridge 2-0. Cavan Gael's John ‘Foley’ O Rourke George Crowe Hugo Cafferty Tony McConnell Eamonn McGovern Pat Gaffney Jim McDonnell Mick Ryan PJ Carroll Tommy Smith Jack McEntee Phil Murray Jackie Sheridan Cathal Young and Sean Galligan. Referee Mick Higgins
May 3rd 1964 Cavan Gael’s are again too good for the Bridge in the return leg of the senior league in Butlersbridge winning 3-11 to 1-7 after leading by 1-7 to 0-3 at half time. Scorers for the Gael’s Jack McEntee 1-4 Terry Smith 1-3 Cathal Young 1-0 Philip Murray 0-2 and Jim McDonnell and Paddy Maguire 0-1 each. The Bridge replied per Eddie Sheridan 1-1 John Cusack 0-4 Ken Browne 0-1 and own point from Gael’s goalie John ‘Foley’ O Rourke.
Lt General Michael Costello gives the keynote address at the lecture on the life of General Philip Sheridan Commander in Chief of the United States Army. The Master of Ceremonies was Father Charles Travers Saint Patrick’s College and the Town Hall was packed to capacity. Brian O Mordha Chairman of Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne presided and featured speaker was Eric Dorman O Gowan Chief of Staff to General Auchowlek in North Africa in World War 2. General Sheridan was born in Beagh Killinkere where his ancestral home is preserved. Among the distinguished attendance was Bishop Austin Quinn and Lord Abbott C Colwell from Kilnacrott. Dr Philip O Connell the distinguished author and historian was introduced by Father Augustine Leydon Secretary Cumainn Seanchas an Cabhan.
At Butlersbridge Cavan Gael’s defeat Butlersbridge in the Junior League curtain raiser 5-6 to 1-7 with Paddy O Reilly outstanding in the Gael’s goal with great cover from Emmanuel Kennedy Donal Crowe in defence. Jimmy Mulcahy and Brian Reilly were outstanding at midfield dominating play throughout while up front Joe Connolly Dermot Burke Eamonn Brady and Dick Mulcahy were very prominent. Scorers for the Gael’s Eamonn Brady 2-3 Joe Connolly 2-0 Jimmy Mulcahy 1-0 Dick Mulcahy 0-2 and Dermot Burke 0-1. Dessie Maguire was outstanding at centre half back for Butlersbridge who replied per Michael Connolly 1-1 Michael Rafferty 0-4 and Joe Connolly 0-1. The referee was Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady Castleblayney.
Saint Patrick’s College competing for the first time are 2nd team in the Ulster School’s cross country in Armagh. Best placed in the senior event were P Gilgunn 4th JF Murphy 10th A Clerkin 11th W Robinson 12th. The race was won by the home club Saint Patrick’s Armagh. Saint Pat’s were 3rd in the junior race with P Dolan 14th P Leydon 16th C Reilly 17th and Joseph Fulton 20th . Both teams were coached by James Burns a teacher at Saint Patrick’s college.
Michael Smith opens his new service station at ‘Oakvale Service Station’ at Farham Road. Shop catering for the growing number of residents in the area and the steady flow of visitors to the nearby Lisdarn Hospital. The architects were Gaffney Cullivan while the contractor was Gerald Shannon Clonogonnell.
Saint Patrick’s College sell half of Trinity Island on the river Erne to Michael Cullivan Drumgola comprising 57 acres for £2,400. PJ O Reilly was the auctioneer while Alfred Myles Smith was the solicitor having carriage.
‘Cavan House’ property of the late Edward Brady is sold in trust to Sean V Kelly for purchaser Paddy King. Murphy Quinn were the auctioneers and LCP Smith had carriage of sale. The well known Republican premises was in the Brady family for over 100 years. Paddy King recently returned from England recently purchased 87 Main Street opposite The Farnham Hotel which he is converting into a Dental Surgery.
Death of Katherine Costello 6 Ashe Street at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was widow of John well known hackney and taxi driver who was an elected member of Cavan UDC some years ago. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan was large and representative with burial later in Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
Sean Bergin well known Cavan actor and comic is departing from Cavan to work in the Connolly chain of shoe shops in Dublin. He served his apprenticeship in Seamus Fox’s and has been employed there for over ten years. Liam Bogue made the presentation on behalf of the Golf Club while Philip Cullivan representing the Cavan Musical Society at the social and presented the very popular Sean with a wallet of notes in Cavan Golf Club.
May 10th 1964 Vincent McCaul Bridge Street and Roger Loonam Emmett Place land over 20 fish consisting of pike and bream averaging over 8 lbs each on the River Erne with the heaviest weighing 13 lbs.
The census reports that 94.90% of Irish people profess to being Catholics.
Sean Lemass Taoiseach opens Cavan Engineering on the Dublin Road. He was accompanied by Cavan’s Con A Smith Managing Director and is pictured speaking to Philip Murray nicely turned out in a sparkling clean white coat who is giving him a first hand account of the process of turning out transformers for the Bavarian market. On the way back to Dublin he calls to Lavey Lake where Father Malachy Byrne presents him with a tasty 1 ½ lbs rainbow trout for the tea.
Drumalee top the Junior ranks as they hammer luckless Butlersbridge 6-8 to 1-1 in atrocious weather and bottomless conditions at the Drumalee venue. Scorers Noel Donohoe 3-00 Donie Fay 1-5 Tom Flynn Andy Connell 1-0 each and Micheal Greenan and Brendan Young 1-1 each. Niall Crowe was the only scorer for the Bridge with 1-1
Cavan Urban Council garden competition will be separated into two zones with prize structure of £5 for 1st £3 for 2nd and 3rd will receive £2. They are appealing to Lord Farnham to sell the derelict plot adjacent to the ex service men’s hut for a nominal sum of £50. Vote of congratulations to the Smith family for their initiative in establishing Cavan Engineering. The town was en fete and decorated for the visit of an Taoiseach Sean Lemass to open Cavan’s first ever industrial concern.
Death of Patrick McDonald Butlersbridge well known building contractor. He is survived by his wife brothers and sisters. Funeral from Saint Aidan’s church was large and representative with burial later in the New cemetery.
Death of John Smith 44 Pearse Street . The family kept a well known guest house in the middle of the town opposite the Allied Irish Bank. Member of the 3rd order of Saint Francis and other sodalities. He was a Peace Commissioner for Cavan and adjoining counties since 1923. He is survived by his wife 3 sons and 4 daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
The Cullivan family 25 Cathedral Road are awakened by their pet collie dog persistently barking. Joe Junior out of bed in a flash rescues the dog from the burning inferno that was the garage and moves the family van to a safe spot. Cavan Fire Brigade are alerted and manage to keep the blaze from spreading to the adjoining house but the garage and contents are burnt to the ground.
Death of Francis Meehan Saint Brigid’s Terrace in Saint Felim’s Hospital. He was a cattle dealer and very well known and highly respected in the cattle trade. He is survived by his wife and other relatives.
Custom of strewing the mantle of the house with flowers to welcome the Queen of the May is observed in Emmett Place College Street Wolfe Tone Street and some of the surrounding areas particularly in Butlersbridge.
Andy Breslin car and caravan hire opens a branch of his thriving business in Wine Street Sligo.
Valerie Goulding of the Central Remedial Clinic holds a most successful flag day in Cavan.
Sister Mercy thanks Drumlane Dramatic Society for their production of ‘The Year of the Hiker’ and Saint Aidan’s troop Butlersbridge for ‘Mrs Gibson’s Boys’ at Cavan’s Saint Phelim’s Hospital over Easter.
May 17th 1964 Irish Permanent Building Society is offering 4% tax free on investments which is equal to 6% gross.
Cavan Association in New York are flying in 189 passengers for five weeks holiday in the Cavan area where the ‘Failte’ festival will take place in their honour from the 23rd August to the 27th September 1964. The Failte committee is headed up by Father Joe Dolan Adm in association with Cavan Tourist Board. Tours of interest will be organised by the committee to various centres of interest in the county.
Sister Dr Patricia Kelly at centre of earthquake in Tanganyka where the quake lasted just 60 seconds. The earthquake destroyed the £50,000 Medical Centre of the Medical Missionaries of Mary. The hospital collapsed and the walls of the nearby school also fell in. None of the sisters were injured. Sister Patricia stopped off in Rome on her way to the Missions and was received in audience by Pope John XXIII.
Cavan Bridge N/S Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald E/W Dermot Morgan and H Carthy.
Andy Smith Lavey Strand leads the Dun A Ri Ceilidhe Band on ‘Ceilidhe House’ broadcast live from Radio Eireann. They played a selection of stirring numbers.
New Cavan basketball team defeat Ballyhaise Agricultural College 48-46 in a terrific match in the College’s state of the art facility. The return game will be at the Cavan Military Barracks next week. They have also fixtures lined up against FCA units in Dundalk Drogheda and Castleblayney.
Death of Peggy Brady at King George’s Hospital London. She was a daughter of the Brady family who operated the ‘Old Globe Hotel’ in Main Street opposite Maurice Brady’s. She was a nurse in London for most of her life. She is survived by her seven brothers Tom Terry, Peter Paul, Bennie Philip Paddy and Johnny sisters Nora Brady Ballyjamesduff Kathy Annie Town Hall Street. The remains were flown home from London and were received at the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan by Father PJ Gargan CC who also officiated at the well attended funeral with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
“Long playing record of the speeches of John F Kennedy in Ireland now available at Hayes TV Cootehill and Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan”.
Cavan Fair with prices improved in every sector Cattle one year old £32-40 two years £45-50 three year olds £60-70 milch cows £50-60 springers £60-80 mincers £35-45 working horses ££50-60 donkeys £8-15 with two or three selling to Mr Billy McCabe for the seaside trade in England for up to £20. Carrying sows £35-40 casseogs £35-40 bonhams £12-15 per pair ponies £30-35 and knackers £45-55.
May 24th 1964 Huge good humoured crowd at the All Ireland Fleadh held in ideal weather conditions over the Whit weekend in Clones. Crowds from North and South mixed in good humour enjoying the many street sessions in a weekend that will long be remembered. Barmen came from Dublin and Belfast earning £5 per day serving the thousands of thirsty revellers. Most of the liquor was consumed on the streets as the bars became over crowded. Rain on Monday morning soaked many of the outdoor campers but the sun came back out in the afternoon. Fermanagh Street was the centre of activity as thousands participated in dancing singing and playing Irish music in the street. Two beautiful scorching hot summers days spoiled by early morning rain on Monday which later gave way to sunshine and showers. Thousands camped on hills overlooking Clones while many more just slept rough in doorways and on the pavements. No serious incidents reported with the music and noise intoxicating. The Clones Urban Council staff were augmented by Monaghan County Council staff in cleaning the streets in the early morning under the supervision of County Manager George Carron. The fire brigade were on constant call with small outbreaks reported all over the town. The Fleadh which has acquired a very bad name for violence particularly last year in Mullingar was extremely well policed and no serious incidents were reported. Speakers at the official opening of Fleadh Cheoil Na hEireann included TP Dempsey Public Relations Officer CCE Sylvester Conway Chairman CCE Doctor Brian Galligan Vice President CCE and Right Rev Monsignor Ward.
By order of the Minister for Agriculture Paddy Smith TD bans the export of all horses over five years other than thoroughbreds or ponies bringing to an end the controversial export of horse flesh to the continent for human consumption.
William Flannery MA BCom LLB is admitted to the Irish region of Industrial Consultants. He was formerly with the Healy Group. He was educated at Cavan’s Number 1 school Portora Royal school Enniskillen and Trinity College Dublin. He was an outstanding tennis player and member of Cavan Lawn Tennis Club and Trinity College team for 4 years and in the last year he captained the team. William ‘Bill’ lives in Mount Merrion and he has a wife and two young children.
Death of Sarah Nunn nee Scott Connolly Street at her residence 31 Moore Street Barton on Trent. She was eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs William Scott . She is survived by her husband daughter brother and sisters.
All GAA games in the country are cancelled due to the death of Padraig O Keeffe General Secretary of the Association who died in Dublin at the age of 67. He was a former footballer and hurler with Cork and succeeded LJ O Toole who had been in office since 1901 as General Secretary in 1929. He started his administrative career as Secretary of the Cork School’s Board later becoming Secretary of Cork County Board and Central Council representative.
Cavan Technical School annual outing to Dublin takes in the Zoo the Botanic Gardens Dail Eireann Dublin Airport. The 152 party of students and teachers had a most enjoyable day for which they had saved all year in the Post Office.
Seamus Keaveney former Cavan and Wexford footballer is appointed games master at the new Garda Depot in Templemore county Tipperary.
George B Fairbrother Secretary of Cavan Lawn Tennis Club throws open the gates of the exclusive Cavan Lawn Tennis Club inviting all interested parties to join with tennis and a tea party each Wednesday. Up to this point membership was exclusive to the professional classes with Protestants very much in the ascendancy.
“Bingo Town Hall Cavan sponsored by Cavan Gael’s every Friday night. £100 Snowball game 7. £50 must be won game 9. £125 in prizes each night . First game 9 pm sharp admission 6/-.
May 30th 1964 Over 200 children from the local schools receive their first Holy Communion in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan where Father Pat Donohoe on his first holiday from Korea celebrates the Mass. Pat first went to Korea in September 1957.
Jackson’s day trip to Bundoran 12/6 with the return ticket costing only 18/6. The bus will pick up passengers in Killeshandra Ballinamore Drumshanbo Drumkeeran and Manorhamilton.
Death of Pandet Nehru Premier of India following a heart attack at the age of 74. Father of modern India. He was Prime Minister for the last 17 years. His brother Lal Nanda Minister for Home Affairs succeeds him as Prime Minister. Mr De Velera cabled his condolence to the family and the Indian people.
Drumalee have little difficulty disposing of an inexperienced Butlersbridge team 2-5 to 1-2 in the Junior League at Butlersbridge. Only the stout hearted Dessie Maguire Joe Connolly in goals F McCaffrey Sean McSherry were prominent for Butlersbridge while Tony Coyle in goal who made several outstanding saves Tommy Molloy Frank Walsh Andy O Connell were outstanding for Drumalee. Debutants for the Bridge included Hughie McGerty and Paddy Downes. The game started late as Butlersbridge searched for a spare set of jerseys.
Greg Sheridan and Donal White representing Cavan defeat Armagh 15-3 15-4 in the Ulster Juvenile Championship at Mullahoran.
Cavan Gael qualify for the 1962 Senior League Final when they beat Bailieboro 1-12 to 2-4 in the semi final replay at bright and sunny Breffni Park. Bailieboro led by 2-2 to 1-3 at half time. Mick Ryan Phil Murray Jim McDonnell were outstanding for the winners.
Death of Frances Marron in New Jersey USA at an advanced age. Member of a well known Cavan family- they owned a pub in Connolly Street later owned by Benny Conaty. She worked in the New York Courts service. Last of the family she was predeceased by her brother Michael and two sisters.
Cavan Girl’s Club hold their annual Jumble Sale in the Town Hall.
Father PJ McManus celebrates the Solemn High Mass on the feast of Corpus Christi with deacon Father Felim McGovern sub deacon Father Benny Maguire and master of ceremonies Father PJ Gargan. The music was in the capable hands of the Cathedral choir with Father AB McGrath on the organ. The 8 am was celebrated by Father John Maguire while Father Pat Donohoe home on holidays from the mission fields in Korea celebrated the children’s 10 Mass. The worker’s evening mass was celebrated by Father AB McGrath. In the afternoon with the rain holding off on a dark threatening afternoon Father PJ Gargan bore the Blessed Sacrament through the flower bedecked streets of the town leaving the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan up Church Street Main Street Connolly Street back by College Street Kelly’s Terrace and Farnham Street.. He was assisted by Fathers Pat Brady and Felim McGovern. Benediction took place in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan as a precaution against the threatening rain.
Professor Conway UCD catches the biggest trout 10 pounds in weight ever recorded on Lough Sheelin
Death of Wilfred McGauran MD Mch son of the late Dr James and Mrs McGauran Church Street at his residence 23 Alexander Road Epsom. He was a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and had an extensive practice. He is survived by his wife Iris son John two daughters Denise and Helen. He was brother in law of Dr Anna J McGauran Church Street and uncle of Doctor Raymond McGauran. Funeral from Saint Joseph’s Church Epsom Surrey to the adjoining cemetery.
Over 8,000 attend the official opening of Pairc Sean MacDiarmada in Carrick on Shannon performed by Alf Murray President of the GAA. The pitch and enclosure was blessed by Rev Canon M Kearney PP Carrick on Shannon.
Doyle’s Garage in Kells will in future be known as Murray and Breslin Kells Limited. The directors are Brendan J Murray Ard Keen Cathedral Road and Michael Breslin Kells.
The Ladie’s Committee Prize at Cavan Golf Club is won by Mrs R B Hickey Cathedral Road Cavan.
Cavan Gaels qualify for the final of the Senior League 1962 where they will play Bailieboro next Sunday by impressively defeating Ballinagh 1-12 to 2-4 in Breffni Park. Hugo Cafferty and Colm Smith were rock like in defence while Eamonn McGovern starred in the half back line well supported by county star Jim McDonnell. In the forwards Paddy Maguire Jack McEntee PJ Carroll and Philip Murray were outstanding. Ballinagh led by 2-3 to 1-3 at half time.
Loreto Past Pupils Union President Mrs Peter McDwyer Belturbet Vice President Maura Baxter Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Kathleen Murray Cathedral Road.
“For your holiday book a self drive car with Paddy Donohoe Phone 174. Brochure on request.”
June 7th 1964 Patrick McDonald Dublin is elected President of the Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupil’s Union.
Blind eye to be turned to farmers selling vegetables and garden produce at the Market Square until suitable accommodation is provided for them by Cavan UDC.
Only 2.65 inches of rain fall in Cavan town during the month of May. There were 18 rainy days and the wettest day was on the 10th of May when .38 inches of rain fell. In May 1963 3.01 inches fell on 22 wet days. June begins in the West Cavan area with snow falling in Ballyconnell and the surrounding hill area with stiff frosts at night. Some of the summer bedding plants were scorched by the frost.
John McCormack wins the Breifne trophy at County Cavan Golf Club presented by the Captain Liam Bogue. David Browne had the best gross while Dermot Morgan and John English won the 9 hole competition. Connie McEntee Lady Captain is seen presenting the Lyons Cup to the winner Joan O Hanlon. Muriel Doherty was runner up and Muriel McCormack best gross.
Royal School are entertained by Saint Patrick’s College in inter school’s athletic competition. Pictured is Ivan Magee Captain Royal School Andy Clerkin Captain Saint Patrick’s College Peter Monk Sport’s Master Royal School and Jim Beirne Sport’s Master Saint Pat’s. Patrick Keogan Saint Pat’s won the 100 220 440 and long jump to emerge as the leading athlete while W Robinson Saint Pat’s won the 880 yards and one mile. S Cullen Saint Pat’s won the high jump. Ivan Magee of the Royal School won the shot putt. A return match will take place at the Royal School after the summer recess.
Killinkere exact revenge for their Championship defeat by beating the Champions Butlersbridge 2-9 to 0-5 in the Final of the 1963 Junior League at Breffni Park. Killinkere led by 2-6 to 0-1 at half time. Completely devoid of the thrills and excitement of the Championship final-there was only the one team competing. Scorers for the Bridge Ken Browne 0-2 Con Smith Johnny Cusack and Eamonn Reilly 0-1each. Killinkere Jimmy Stafford 0-3 J Smith 0-6 E Sheridan 1-0 and H Traynor 1-0. Referee Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady Castleblayney.
Death of Brigid Leonard relict of Andrew Draper Bridge Street Cavan at the residence of her son in law. She was extremely popular and vey well known in the town taking an active part in the sodalities in both the new and old Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Death of Rose Anne Conaty Connolly Street at the residence of her nephew Benny Conaty licensed vintner. She was predeceased by her husband John both of them ran a restaurant business in the town. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Cullies cemetery.
June 14th 1964 Father Dan Breen gives an illustrated slide show on his recent visit to Rome to the members of the Cavan Association in Dublin. May McCaul 102 Saint Stephen’s Green reports that there are only a few tickets left for the Association’s annual visit to Kilnacrott at 30/- with dinner supplied.
Paddy Keoghan star athlete is best all rounder at the Saint Patrick’s College Sports winning the Past Pupil’s Union cup. He won the 100 200 440 yards and long jump. P Sheils won the day pupil’s race from Pearse Gilroy and a fast finishing Michael McGinnity. The mile was won by John Murphy in a time of 5:31.5 S Cassidy won the 12 lb shot from Dermot Healey and Andy Clerkin. Hop step and jump was won by S Cullen. Philip Fitzsimmons won the sack race. P Sheils the day student’s cycle race. Brendan Dunne won the father’s race with Mr Traynor 2nd and Tom O Connor 3rd.
Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupil’s Union 1964 President Patrick McDonald Dublin Treasurer Michael Neary Secretary TM Gilroy and Father Pat Brady Saint Pat’s.
Opening of new pitch Pairc Naomh Fionan at Cornafean blessed by Bishop Austin Quinn. Peadar Doyle Chairman of the club presided. In a senior football challenge Cavan beat Galway 1-14 to 3-3 while Mullahoran the county Cavan champions beat Drumlish the Longford title holders 1-12 to 1-5.
From now on anglers fishing Killymooney Lake must have a permit. M Gibson a visiting angler from England landed 50 lb of trench in one day on the lake which is only ‘ a stone’s throw’ from the centre of Cavan town.
Eva McManus born at 89 Main Street ( Leonard’s ) where her mother carried on a successful drapery business 50 years ago accompanied by Mrs Hinds Florida are on holiday with their old friend Molly Soden Church Street.
Prices at Cavan Fair jump £4-5 on the previous Fair. Yearling bullocks £42-50 heifers £35-40 two year olds £50-72-10 three year olds £75-85 milch cows £55-65 springers £75-85 mincers £35-45 carrying sows and casseogs £35-45 bonhams £11-14 per pair.
Anna May Duffy is appointed clerk in Arthur Guinness while Eileen Gilroy will take up a position in RTE . Both are past pupils of Loreto Commercial College.
Death of James Greene Drumgola. He was Cavan’s last Blacksmith operating a forge along the main Cavan/ Butlersbridge road. Native of Belturbet he was brother of J J a former member of Belturbet Town Commissioners. Survived by his wife sons and daughter. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
June 20th 1964 Leo McDonald and M Leonard Virginia win the mixed foursomes at County Cavan Golf Club with Danny O Kelly and Connie McEntee runners up while Louis Blessing and Margaret English had the best gross.
Mary O Hanlon eldest daughter of Billy and Beezie O Hanlon Creighan home on holidays from England where she is a nurse is the winner of the sea angling competition in Bundoran.
Mick McCarthy Paddy Lyons and Danny O Kelly are all selected for Cavan hurling team to play Down in the Ulster championship in Pearse Park Ballybay. Cavan beat Monaghan 2-7 to 2-2 in the first round at Breffni Park after leading by 2-3 to 1-2 at the interval.
TP O Callaghan Bailieboro brings off the treble at the Ulster NACAI championships in Omagh. He won the 5,000 metres in 16:48 1,500 in 4:28 and 800 metres in 2:14. He was an automatic selection for the Ulster team take on Connaught at Kilnacrott.
Cavan Gael’s will play Virginia in the 1962 League Final at Breffni Park next Sunday.
Cavan easily account for a very poor Derry team 3-9 to 2-3 much more decisively than the score suggests as Cavan had the luxury of shooting 23 wides during the hour. They will now play Donegal in the Ulster semi final at Irvinstown. Cavan led by 1-3 to 0-2 at the interval. Cavan had a 9 point lead after 9 minutes of the second half when Mattie Cahill shot a great goal to seal the issue.
June 27th 1964 Cyril Mulligan Crosserlough John O Donnell Killmacreenan county Donegal Colm Woods Ballyconnell Thomas Woods Swanlinbar and John Quinn Ballinamore are all ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Austin Quinn in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. All of the newly ordained priest will minister in the Diocese of Kilmore with the exception of Father Colm Woods who will minister in Wyoming USA.
Cavan Gael’s beat a very poor ailing Virginia Blues 2-9 to 1-1 in the 1962 Senior League Final at Breffni Park after leading by two points at halftime. The Gael’s piled on the pressure in the second half with Virginia not registering a single score. Severe blow when full back John Maguire had to retire after a clash with ace Cavan Gael’s forward Phil Murray. Hugo Cafferty Tony McConnell and Colm Smith outstanding in defence with Pat Gaffney and Jim McDonnell working solidly throughout. PJ Carroll and man of the match Mick Ryan dominated midfield and had it all their own way in the second half. Phil Murray Terry Smith Larry Ready Jack McEntee and Paddy Maguire were outstanding particularly in the second half when they scored at will. Cavan Gael's led by 1-3 to 1-1 at the interval with Paddy Maguire scoring 0-2 Terry Smith goal from a rebound being quickest to react and a point from a free by Jack McEntee. A great solo goal by Jack McEntee early in the second half when he soloed through the stagnant Virginia defence was the decisive moment of the game. Cavan Gael’s John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Dick Mulcahy Hugo Cafferty Tony McConnell Eamonn McGovern Jim McDonnell Mick Ryan PJ Carroll Paddy Gaffney Terry Smith Jack McEntee Philip Murray Larry Ready Paddy Maguire and Cathal Young. Sub Colm Smith for Cathal Young injured. The trophy was presented to Cavan Gael’s captain Hugo Cafferty by T P O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board. John Brady of Mullahoran was the excellent referee who let the play flow.
. Team John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Dick Mulcahy Hugo Cafferty Tony McConnell Eamonn McGovern Jim McDonnell Pat Gaffney PJ Carroll Mick Ryan Terry Smith Jack McEntee Phil Murray Larry Ready Paddy Maguire Cathal Young Con Smith for Cathal Young injured.
Michael O Sullivan Manager Munster and Leinster Bank scores a hole in one at the 156 yard 2nd hole at County Cavan Golf Club.
Cavan Gael’s who won the senior league final on Sunday bring the trophy to the bedside of Jack McConnell father of star player Tony and former captain of title winning Cavan Slasher’s in 1917. Accompanying the trophy were his son Tony Vice Chairman TM Gilroy and Hugo Cafferty captain of the winning team and a former neighbour in the Farnham Garden’s.
July 4th 1964 Rev James Canon Sheridan PP VF Killeshandra is appointed Archdeacon of the Diocese of Kilmore to succeed the late Rev Monsignor Michael Kelly PP Ballinamore. As a curate in Cavan in 1936 the then Father James Sheridan was the first Chaplain of Cavan CYMS.
George H Foster LLB B Com M Econ Sc son of Elizabeth and the late Fred Foster ‘Fort Lodge’ Drung is appointed Agricultural Attaché to The Irish Embassy in London. He was educated at Drung Protestant School The Royal School Cavan Drogheda Grammar School and Trinity College Dublin. He has just published a book on Market Research and Dairy Products funded by the OECD.
Star studded Saint Phelim’s win both the senior and junior De La Salle street leagues. They won the senior 2-5 to 1-6 beating The Town at Breffni Park. They beat the Country 5-2 to 1-3 in the junior decider. Best for Saint Phelim’s juniors Pauric Woods in goal Tom McNamara Joe Johnston M Jermyn in defence Brian McGlashin and Tony Dunne at midfield while Pat McNamara Brendan Harding at full forward were the pick of the forwards. Dessie Gumley Sean McEntee Peadar Conaty Joe Smith John Sheridan and forwards Terry Smith Philip McEntee and Eugene Smith were the best of the forwards on the Country team. Saint Phelim’s senior G Quinn Tom McNamara Robbie Woods Charlie Moore Dominic Twoomey Michael Jermyn Marty McCullough Tony Dunne Brian McGlashin Captain Brendan Harding Tom McNamara Joe Johnston Martin O Neill Tadhg McEntee and Philip Sexton. Scorers for Saint Phelim’s juniors Eddie Sexton 2-0 Noel McEntee 2-0 S Reilly 1-0 Gerry O Keeffe and Vincent Coyle 0-1each. PJ Carroll refereed both games. Brother Ultan Principal presented the trophies and medals to the winning teams.
De La Salle win the School’s League Cup defeating Lurgan 2-11 to 1-10 at Kilnacrott . Game of two halves with De La Salle dominating the first half leading by 2-8 to 1-3 at the interval. They outclassed Lurgan in all departments but on the turn around all changed with the result that the town team were just hanging on at the end of an enthralling contest.. Michael ‘Moucher’ Galligan clinched the match with three late points for the town team. J Sheridan in the goals was soundness personified B McNamara was a tower of strength at full back with great support from B McEntee and Dominic Twoomey. R Woods at centre half was a revelation with his high catching and long kicking and he got great support from his wing men Gerry Walsh and L Quigley Noel Smith was the pick of the forwards giving a fantastic display kicking points from all angles and he had excellent support in M Reilly and F Fitzpatrick. Michael ‘Moucher’ Galligan was supreme at centre field surging forward with his great strength to clinch the game in the end. The referee was Fintan Tierney from Butlersbridge.
Willie O Hanlon and John English win the four ball match play at County Cavan Golf Club with Dermot Morgan and Edward O Hanlon runners up.
Senator Tom Fitzpatrick is once again elected Chairman of Cavan Urban Council with Paddy Conaty unanimously elected Vice Chairman. Following intense pressure from Cavan Chamber of Commerce, the Council decided to take a plebiscite on the names of streets in the town as confusion reigns over the proper title. A two thirds majority will be required to change the status quo. Johnny O Rourke calls it a ‘waste of time’ while Johnny Murray says ‘what’s wrong with the presents two name system as it has worked well since 1920”? By 6 votes to 2 the Council decided to go ahead with the plebiscite Tom Fitzpatrick Maurice Jackson Joe McGovern Benny Cafferty Paddy Conaty and Timmy Murphy voted to go ahead while Johnny O Rourke and John Murray were vociferous in opposing the move. The County Manager Dermot McCarthy pointed out that apart from the hassle involved the new signs for the streets will cost the Council £170 and at the moment twelve of the streets in the town are double named with either address being accepted by the Post Office.
Appalling display by Cavan just edged out Donegal 1-9 to 0-7 in the Ulster Senior Semi Final in Irvinstown. Cavan played well in the first half and led by 1-5 to 0-3 at half time. Cavan were contented to engage in over robust tactics in the second half and showed a distinct lack of class. Donegal took over in the second half and shot four points and were guilty of twelve wides. Another performance like this and Cavan will be hammered in the Ulster Final in Belfast against Down.
Willie O Hanlon aged 50 Creighan is in serious fall while working for the ESB in Swanlinbar. He was working from a ladder on the overhead wires when the accident occurred and was unconscious and very ill when admitted to Cavan Surgical Hospital. He is married to Elizabeth nee Igoe and a native of Carlow. They have a young family.
De La Salle Sports next Tuesday night in Breffni Park starting at 7 pm sharp. The trophies and medals will be presented by Father Joseph Dolan Adm.
July 11th 1964 Poles Co Op on the Dublin Road is burgled for the 4th time in recent years. Over £500 in cash and cheques removed from the safe which was blown open by the insertion of gelignite in the key hole on Sunday as the staff enjoyed their weekend off. No stock was removed from the store and detectives investigating think that it was a highly professional gang who carried out the theft.
Gerry Hunt is appointed President of the Contract Bridge Association of Ireland at their annual general meeting in the Victor Hotel Dun Laoghaire.
Dr V Barry County MOH Cavan County Council is promoted to a similar position in Kilkenny. Right Rev Monsignor D F Fitzpatrick PP VG on behalf of Cavan Red Cross made a presentation to the departing Medical Director .
Cavan Urban Council Garden Competition 1964. Zone 1st Patrick McGrath 5 Saint Phelim’s Place £5 2nd Patrick Smith 14 Saint Patrick’s Terrace £3 and 3rd Robert Simpson 15 Saint Patrick’s Terrace £2. Zone 2 William Sheridan 13 Saint Brigid’s 1st and £5 2nd and £3 Seamus Fay 19 Owen Roe and 3rd and £2 Margaret Smith 9 Owen Roe.
Ballyjamesduff Feis 1st Beginner’s Under 8 Una McGurk Power School of dancing. Reel of jig 12-18 Eileen Flynn Power School. Championship of Cavan over 16 Una Healy Power School 2nd A Gorby Coffey School Belturbet. Confined dancing Under 8 Geraldine Fox of the Power School. Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan retained the Open Cup for the fourth successive year. The team comprised of Mel Doherty Vera Bohan Una Healey Kevin Downey Sean Sharkey Margaret Gorman Mary O Hanlon and John Reilly.
Paddy Conaty is unanimously elected Chairman of Cavan Agricultural Committee. John P McKiernan is Vice Chairman.
Rainfall in June was only 1.25 inches on 18 wet days with the heaviest rainfall on the 17th June. Last year 3.77 inches fell in June 1963.
Cavan will play Down in the Ulster Final once again fixed for Casement Park Belfast after last year’s fiasco in Breffni Park Cavan. Liam Maguire former Cavan All Ireland footballer now a Garda sergeant in Ballybay will referee the game. Cavan will play Antrim in the Ulster Minor championship final which will act as the curtain raiser. They beat Monaghan 3-10 to 3-7 in the Ulster Minor Semi Final in extra time at Breffni Park after both teams were locked at 2-6 each after 60 minutes.
Flag day for Polio raises £41 in Cavan town while the Conquer Cancer flag day raised £85-10-0. Both collections were taken up by members of Cavan branch ICA.
July 18th 1964 Noel Smith is the best all rounder at the De La Salle sport’s day at Breffni Park winning the 100 and 220 yards hurdles under 14 while Frank O Connor won the 100 and 200 metres under 12. Past pupils 440 yards Patsy Lee 2nd Raymond Carroll and 3rd Tom McNamara. Past pupil’s mile 1st Aidan Quigley 2nd Tom McNamara and 3rd Patsy Lee. Sack Race 12-14 1st Sean Reilly 2nd Des Hickey and 3rd Phelim O Keeffe. 100 yards under 13 Mark O Regan 2nd Liam Quigley and 3rd Davy Lee. Relay 1st Town Davy Lee Norman Breslin Michael ‘Moucher’ Galligan and Tom Sheridan.100 yards under 11 Raymond McDonagh 2nd Micheal Harding 3rd Roger McDonald.
PJ O Neill leads the outcry over the exorbitant admission charges to Sunday’s Ulster Final in Belfast. The charge for the enclosure has rocketed by a massive 33% to 10/-.
Garda Timothy Mulvey who is 10 years in the Garda replaces Garda M Leddy who has been transferred to Mullingar.
Saint Swithin’s Day dawns dull and dark raining all day bad portent for the rest of the Summer !
Very poor supply but good demand at Cavan Fair where prices for cattle were excellent. Yearling heifers £35-42 bullocks £35-45 two year old heifers £55-60 three year old heifers £70-75 working horses £56-60 ponies £45-520 donkeys £10-15 carrying sows and casseogs £35-45 bonhams £12 per pair.
Katherine Maguire nee King a native of Butlersbridge and sister of Mrs Mick Brown and brother of Mr J King has just gone back to New York after spending an enjoyable holiday in Butlersbridge.
July 25th 1964 Cavan captained by Jim McDonnell in rip roaring finish edge out Down to win the Ulster championship in Casement Park Belfast 2-10 to 1-10. Jim is pictured along with his team mates Charlie Gallagher and Ray Carolan receiving the brand new Anglo Celt Cup from Harry Carey President of the Ulster Council. The two Anglo Celt trophies old and new are now reunited in the McDonnell household.
Violent thunder and lightening storms disrupt ESB and telephone lines all over Cavan and Monaghan. Some road surfaces in the Ballyconnell area were swept away.
Cavan in glorious 45th Ulster title win as 5 point deficit is converted to 3 point victory margin in poor game played at close quarters with hard knocks being the order of the day. The game was never let develop by both sides of players engaged in close tackling and dragging throughout. Referee Jimmy Martin Tyrone who replaced the official referee Liam Maguire just before the game could do little to help the ebb and flow and did an excellent job. Down were in front throughout the hour and at the interval deservedly led by 1-5 to 0-4 and seemed to be coasting to their 5th Ulster title since 1959. Down led by 1-8 to 0-6 entering the last quarter. Then Cavan rocked Down by bringing in star college player Peter Pritchard for the ineffective Hugh Barney O Donohoe. After a great patch of play involving Jimmy O Donnell and Jim McDonnell the latter spotted Pritchard running off the ball placed him perfectly and the Bailieboro youngster shot a great goal for Cavan and rocked the Mournemen to their roots. Charlie Gallagher was back almost straight away with a well struck point. Down suffering from shock couldn’t handle the speed and dash of the talented Peter Pritchard and when he got possession again he headed straight for goal and Cavan were suddenly in the lead to the amazement of all in the ground. They were never headed from here and went on to win an unexpected 45th title. Cavan PJ O Gorman Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Tony Morris Frank Kennedy Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Ray Carolan Tom Lynch John Joe O Reilly Hugh Barney O Donohoe Charlie Gallagher Mattie Cahill Jimmy O Donnell and Jimmy Stafford. Subs Peter Pritchard for Hugh Barney O Donohoe and Hugh Barney O Donohoe for Tom Lynch. In the curtain raiser Cavan Minors were beaten by Antrim winning their first Ulster minor title since 1955 2-10 to 1-4. Antrim were a treat to watch with terrific team work and skill and speed in abundance while Cavan were all go it alone and never performed as a unit. Scorers for Cavan S Smith 0-2 Michael Greenan Garrett O Reilly Fergus McAuley and Michael Cusack 0-1 each.
John McCormack off 12 wins the Captain’s Liam Bogue’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with a score of 67 nett from Father Michael Gilbride 68 playing off 14. Phil Lawlor won the gross with 75 playing off 8. In the junior section 1st Paddy McKenna 2nd Phil McDonald while Eddie Shields was the winner of the O Hanlon Cup. There was 85 entries for the Captain’s Prize.
Andy Donohoe brother of Jimmy College Street and Anglo Celt and Mrs Farrell Military Row on holidays from New York where he has resided for the last 40 years. Outstanding footballer with Cavan Slashers he was also a leading member of the senior county team and won Ulster senior medals with Cavan.. He was home two years ago.
Sudden death of Robert ‘Robbie’ Simpson Saint Patrick’s Terrace while working in the garden of his home. He was a member of CI E and was a most obliging and popular official who worked on both the railway and the buses. For many years he was a member of Cavan Urban District Council . He was unit officer with Cavan town Red Cross. He is survived by his wife four sons Roy Tommy Ken and Jim three daughters Violet Betty and Irene. Funeral form Saint John’s Church of Ireland to the New cemetery.
Death of Annie Greenan 8 College Street. Most charitable woman, she practiced Christian charity and was extremely generous and decent particularly to those less well off in the community. She was widow of the late well known John Greenan. She is survived by her sisters and other relatives. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Portora Royal School fund raising drive with 9 students walking from Enniskillen to Dublin a distance of 114 mile collecting £300 on the journey. The Irish Red Cross will receive all monies collected in the Republic while Oxfam have been sent £110 being the monies collected in Northern Ireland.
August 1st 1964 Open air party for the blind of the county in Loreto College. The De La Salle Band provided the music. The most enjoyable party was organised by the Cavan branch National Council for the Blind with Dr FPE Smith presiding. Over 100 guests from as far away as Kingscourt Dowra Mountnuggent and Cootehill. Bill Henry was a most entertaing master of ceremonies. John O Connor Father Torlac O Reilly Brian Coleman sang recited and entertained the guests. Peter Paul Brady Cavan returned thanks on behalf of the visitors who all received a beautiful gift each before departing for home.
Cavan tennis club beat Cootehill 12 matches to nil at the Sport’s Centre where among the winners were Malachy Elliott Dermot Burke Raymond Carroll Clare Maloney Breda Gaffney Gene McCusker Michael Breslin and Nora Maloney.
Reunion of local fishermen who fished Killykeen and frequented the legendary Pleasure House of Sarah Jackson mother of Maurice is arranged. President Peter Paul Brady Chairman Maurice Jackson Secretary Jimmy McEntee Assistant Secretary Norman Cinnamond Treasurer Fleming Small. Committee John McGovern Roy Greene John Sharkey Mick Smyth Tommy Smyth Butlersbridge John McCaffrey Bernard Connolly. Voluntary sub £1 for barbecue which will take place at the Pleasure House.
Many Cavan pilgrims travel to the summit of Croagh Patrick for the annual pilgrimage in CIE bus and private transport. With the mountain shrouded in mist many of the barefoot pilgrims were caught up in a stampede near the oratory being crushed against a wall. Miraculously there was only 2 injured and brought to hospital.
Mary Cullivan is 1st in County Council clerk/typist examination. She was educated at the Poor Clare’s Loreto College and Loreto Commercial College. She is eldest daughter of Joe and Mary Cullivan Cathedral Road Cavan.
Noel McCaul well known disc jockey on RTE is a native of Bailieboro county Cavan and presently hosts ‘Morning Melody’ on the national broadcaster.
TP Tinnenny takes over the licensed premises of ‘Lynam’s’ at the corner of Bridge Street and Abbey Street. He is a very well known business man in the Belturbet area.
August 8th 1964 County Cavan Golf Club President’s Bertie Cullen Cup is won by Brian Murphy 5 up from Seamus Lawlor 2 up and the committee prize won by Connie McEntee the Lady Captain.
Death of Patrick Connolly after a short illness at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Native of Killard Carrickmacross he was proprietor of the well known fancy goods and toy store Connolly Brother’s opposite the Munster and Leinster Bank. He was extremely well known and highly popular in business circles throughout the north east and midlands. He is survived by his wife Mary sons Brian Patrick Sean and Joseph daughters Mrs Eileen Tavey Castleblayney and Mrs P O Donovan Athy brothers Michael Drogheda Peter and Bernard Carrickmacross sisters K O Reilly Cootehill S McGorrick Dublin Mrs A Kelly Carrickmacross and Mrs J Nugent New York There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Brigid Gaffney Crimlin Crosskeys at Saint Phelim’s Hospital at an early age. In recent times she lived in Upper Main Street and is survived by her brothers and sisters. Funeral from Saint Matthew’s Church Drumavaddy to the adjoining cemetery.
Lourdes Invalid Fund are collecting to send a record seven invalids to Lourdes this year. All donations to Nellie Gargan ‘Ritz Bar’ or Peggy Willock The Surgical Hospital. All persons donating will be remembered in Masses at the Grotto in Lourdes.
Cavan Urban District Council pass a vote of sympathy with the family of the late Robert Simpson Swellan a distinguished past member of the Council. The vote was proposed by Johnny Murray and seconded by his neighbour JP Walsh who described Robbie Simpson as being highly regarded in the community and a thorough gentleman. The Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick Vice Chairman Paddy Conaty and Joe McGovern all spoke in glowing terms of Robbie’s service and popularity in the community.
August 15th 1964 Cavan native Paddy Fleming son of the late Tom Fleming Sacristan Cavan Cathedral makes a presentation on behalf of the workers to Gerry Whelan ‘Whelan’s Shoes’ who is celebrating 25 years in business in Cootehill.
Seamus Fox and Margaret English win the President’s Prize (Bertie Cullen’s ) at County Cavan Golf Club. Danny O Kelly and Una Smith were runners up. In form Margaret English wins the Captain’s Connie McEntee’s prize with Kathleen Kenny runner up while Muriel Doherty had the best gross.
The eagerly awaited clash of Cavan and Kerry in the All Ireland semi final at Croke Park will be refereed by John Dowling of Offaly. Cavan are expected to start slight favourites after their astounding defeat of Down and have been in full time training at Saint Norbert’s College Kilnacrott under the watchful eye of Mick Higgins team manager and Matt Lynch physical trainer.
Charlie Leddy drapery merchant Drumsilla Butlersbridge has a miraculous escape from death as a hay bailer travelling along the road penetrates his car just missing his head as he passed out the tractor and trailer on the Cavan road near Crosskeys.
Pat Hourican Main Street wins £13-6-8 in the Gael Linn pools with the promoter being Raymond .Carroll Highfield Road.
Extra Gadai mobilised to deal with the large influx of cattle at Cavan Fair where the prices were down an average of £2 per head. Horses too were in good supply resulting in the lowest prices of the summer. Two year olds £55-65 three year olds £70-80 milch cows £45-55 springers £65-75 mincers £35-45. Working horses £50-60 ponies £25-30 colts and fillies £45-50 knackers £45-55 donkies £8-12. Casseogs £32-38 and bonhams £12-14 per pair.
Over 50 old fishermen and friends attend the reunion and barbecue at the Pleasure House Killykeen. Pictured are John McCaffrey J Dunne Tommy ‘Bowey’ Farrelly Barney Connolly. George V Maloney Junior John English with guitar who performed a duet with George Maloney Jack McCann Phil Smith Jimmy Carmichael on violin and Alex Dempsey on the accordion. A presentation of a bouquet of flowers was made to Mrs Sarah Jackson for her kindness courtesy and welcome down many years to the Pleasure House where she cooked and catered for the many families from the town. Her son Maurice provided the luxury transport to and from the venue while Tommy Smyth Butlersbridge provide the lighting with his brother Mick supplying the public address. Andy O Connell ‘The Kesh’ provided the refreshments on a memorable never to be forgotten evening at Killykeen in ideal weather conditions..
August 22nd 1964 John McDonnell youngest son of Pat and the late Helen McDonnell qualifies as a Dental Surgeon taking his BDS at University College Dublin. Educated at the Poor Clare’s De La Salle and Saint Patrick’s College where he was a member of the McRory football team. John has taken up an appointment in Bangor county Down.
Marlene Carroll daughter of Paddy and Kathleen Carroll Highfield Road passes her entrance exam to the Domestic Economy College Cathal Brugha Street Dublin where there were over 1,000 applicants for twenty places. Marlene was educated at the Poor Clare’s and Saint Louis Convent where she was a scholarship student. She later attended the Domestic Economy College in Bundoran where she received first class honours in her diploma in 1963.
Martin Luther King Junior addresses millions of Americans at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington with his famous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech paving the way for equal rights for all citizens of the USA regardless of their race or colour..
Cavan Fleadh Cheoil in Bailieborough is opened by Father Dan Gallogly attracting 17,000 visitors.
John F Cogan Patrick J McCabe Micheal Greenan Francis Curran Peter J Casey John J Cusack James Fitzsimmons Liam D Shanaghy Brendan Gormley and John P Lee are among the leading names achieving high grades at Saint Patrick’s College in the intermediate certificate examinations.
Ailish Donohoe Dublin Road is the leading exhibitor in the home crafts at Arva Show-winning 7 firsts 10 seconds and 1 3rd.
Good news for the Cavan camp preparing for Sunday’s All Ireland semi final against Kerry is that Tom Lynch has flown in from the USA to join his team mates as they wind down their training and centre field partner Ray Carolan is responding to treatment for a leg injury sustained in the Ulster Final win over Down. Cavan must be spurred on by their inept performance in the corresponding fixture against Roscommon two years ago when they were left beaten and dispirited on a real off day. This is Cavan and Kerry’s 7th meeting at this stage in the championship 1923 1925 1926 1933 1940 and 1955. Cavan winning on only one occasion in 1933 at Breffni Park. They have met twice in the All Ireland Final 1937 when they finished level and replay when Kerry ‘disgraced’ themselves with a display of outrageous thuggery and brutality. Cavan reaped full and sweet revenge in 1947 comprehensively beating the Kingdom 2-11 to 2-7 in the Polo Grounds All Ireland Final in New York.
Drumalee are much too good for Cavan Gael’s in the 2nd round of the Junior Championship winning as they liked 5-10 to 1-7 at Breffni Park. Donie Fay was chief marksman with a personal tally of 1-5 while Tommy Molloy shot over 2 fifty yards kicks. Raymond Carroll was the star in defence while Frankie Walsh and Paddy Lyons gave Drumalee the distinctive edge in midfield. Donie Fay Noel Donohoe and Micheal Greenan converted every opportunity that came their way with telling accuracy. Only Brendan Keaney Gerard Carroll Larry Ready Jackie Sheridan Sean Galligan and John Sullivan played anywhere near their best form for an out of sorts Cavan Gael’s. Drumalee led by 2-7 to 1-3 at the interval. Drumalee Tony Coyle Fergus McAuley Sean Woods S Fay M Reilly Tommy Molloy Raymond Carroll Frankie Walsh Paddy Lyons T McAuley Tom Flynn Micheal Greenan Noel Donohoe Brendan Young and Donie Fay. Gael’s Paddy McNamara Tony McConnell Brendan Keaney Donal Crowe Michael Cooke Gerry Carroll PJ Carroll Sean Guider Larry Ready Brian Reilly John Sullivan Jackie Sheridan Sean Galligan and Eamonn Brady. Sub Dermot Smith for Eamonn Brady. Referee John Brady Mullahoran.
Bishop Quinn officiates at the 8 am Mass on the Feast of the Assumption with Father Eamonn Mansfield at 10 am and 11:30 Pat Donohoe home from the missions in Korean celebrating the Mass. The 7:30 evening Mass was celebrated by Father Joe Dolan Adm assisted by newly ordained Father Kevin O Rourke who leaves for Korea on the 28th August calling to New York to officiate at the wedding of his brother Joe who is marrying Ann O Dowd youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs O Dowd Hibernian Bank Kingscourt and then on to Montreal to stay a couple of days with brother Charlie before landing in Korea on the 1st October 1964. Kevin is youngest son of Teresa and the late Frank O Rourke Market Square Cavan.
August 29th 1964 Virginia is Ireland’s tidiest town organised by Bord Failte. New Inn county Tipperary was 2nd. Mountnuggent is 1st in its category.
Over 130 visitors on chartered flight from New York organised by the Cavan Association. They will spend 5 weeks in Cavan as guests of the ‘Failte’ festival committee including tours to places of interest throughout county Cavan as well as social cultural and sporting events. Some of the visitors headed straight for Croke Park to witness the Cavan and Kerry All Ireland football semi final.
Cavan are disgraced in poor ill contested All Ireland semi final going under to a very moderated Kerry team at Croke Park 2-12 to 0-6. Kerry were out of the blocks quicker and faster against a Cavan team that was ill prepared and totally off the pace for this standard of football. They were yards slower and once Kerry inserted a bit of steel into the contest hung back. “It was easier than taking the sweets from a child”. The side line too were in panic from the off and had used their full quota of what proved to be an almost non existent bench by half time. Indeed one sub playing under the name Nulty was home from the missions in America and never played for Cavan before emerging before the start with a cine camera to record ‘the big day’. ‘Not since Kerry toyed with Monaghan in the 1930 All Ireland Final has their been a sadder more disgraceful day for Ulster football’ Cavan got the dream start with Charlie Gallagher scoring a great point within 30 seconds but after that Kerry took control leading 1-5 to 0-4 at the interval. It was apparent from the start that Tom Lynch was totally and completely out of condition and his partner Ray Carolan was carrying an injury with his thigh being heavily strapped. Tom Maguire until he dropped from sheer exhaustion late in the game and to a lesser extent Gabriel Kelly Tony Morris and PJ Gorman emerged with their reputations untarnished. Up front Jimmy O Donnell and Peter Pritchard were engaged in the occasional surge on the Kerry goal. It was 10 minutes into the second half that ‘the roof caved in ‘ for Cavan with Kerry hitting a purple patch with Mick O Dwyer scoring a great point followed by a Tom Long point a Tony Barrett goal on 13 minutes and Mick O Dwyer again on 14 minutes to surge into a 2-9 to 0-5 lead. From there to the end Kerry were all over Cavan with most of the Breffni supporters well on their way up Jone’s Road vowing never to return to Croke Park for this type of humiliation again.. Tony Morris finished out the scoring for Cavan with a late point. The team that did duty for Cavan on this best to be forgotten occasion was PJ Gorman Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Tony Morris Jimmy Stafford Tom Maguire Frank Kennedy Ray Carolan Tom Lynch John Joe O Reilly Jimmy O Donnell Peter Pritchard Mattie Cahill Charlie Gallagher and Jim McDonnell Captain. Subs Hugh Barney O Donohoe for Tom Lynch A Morris for Mattie Cahill and A Nulty for John Joe O Reilly. Referee John Dowling Offaly.
Una Smith wins the Perpetual Cup ladies’ section at County Cavan Golf Club with Mrs Benny Hickey 2nd
Con P Smith President of the Cavan Association in Dublin is at hand to welcome and deliver an address of welcome to the Cavan emigrants returning from New York for the five week ‘Failte Festival’ in Cavan. Cavan Boy Scout’s Band played Irish airs during the reception at the Crofton Airport Hotel with Father Joe Dolan Adm Cavan joining in the welcoming ceremony before many of the emigrants headed to Croke Park for the match.
Death of George Carroll at the Shankill Hospital in Cork last Friday. He was a former postman and served with distinction in the British Army during World War 1. He was one of Cavan’s best known and most loved characters and had achieved an advanced age. He died at the residence of his daughter in Cork. He was father of well known Insurance and Gael Linn promoter Paddy Carroll 9 Highfield Road and Mrs Masterson Saint Patrick’s Terrace Swellan. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Children of the Poor Clare’s Saint Joseph’s orphanage Cavan have a day out in Dublin courtesy of the Cavan- Dublin Association visiting the Zoo Dublin Airport Dail Eireann and the National Museum. Later they were entertained to high tea by members of the association.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Surgeon Maloney ‘Rineen’ on the death of her brother Timothy O Regan MPSI South Terrace Cork.
John McCaffrey accompanied by Barney Connolly his son James home on holiday from Germany where he is serving with the British Army and nephew Peter McCaffrey catch an amazing 70 dozen perch in three day’s fishing at Lough Oughter. The fish averaged ½ lbs each.
Death of Frank Sullivan Creighan Terrace in Scotland. He was a member of a well known highly respected Cavan family. Survived by his wife son daughter3 brothers and one sister all in New York.
Presentation of sacred vestments to Fathers Kevin O Rourke Pat Donohoe returning to Korea Eamonn Mansfield CSSP on his way to Mauritius by Fathers Joe Dolan Adm and Father McAuley CC Crosserlough on behalf of the Apostolic Society in the’ Rival’s Inn ‘ Cavan.
September 5th 1964 Poppy McNamara in gun battle at the New York Bank were he works as a security guard. First he foiled the raid by an armed gunman then gave chase exchanging fire with the thief. Near to the George Washington Bridge the policemen joined in the chase and the gunman was shot dead with Poppy only receiving a bullet that penetrated his outer jacket. Poppy’s wife Anne and his daughter Mary are holidaying in Cavan at the moment.
Death of Susan Conaty Alackan wife of the late John Conaty well known farmer in the area. She was an extremely decent religious person and was very charitable and generous to those in the community less well off. She was mother of well known licensed vintner Benny Conaty Connolly Street. She is survived by her sons daughters relatives and friends. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral in Saint Brigid’s Church with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Tony Smith Kilcogy wins the senior fiddle at Cavan Fleadh Cheoil promoted in connection with the ‘Failte Festival’. Tin Whistle 1st Oliver O Reilly Kilnaleck 2nd Bernadette McDermott Killeshandra. Ballad singing Ann Maguire 12 Breffni Terrace. Junior tin whistle J Fox Drumbee Kilnaleck. Senior Accordion John Sweeney Oakland California. Hornpipe and set dancing 1st Marie Soden Upper Main Street. Senior Eight hand reel Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhain. Mary Kane and Margo Galligan of Vera Brady’s won the 1st prize for the best dressed window sponsored by Cavan Chamber of Commerce.
Bailieborough will play Cootehill in the semi final of the senior championship in Breffni Park next Sunday.
September 12th 1964 Sean O Siochan is appointed General Secretary of the GAA succeeding fellow county man the late Padraig O Keeffe. Con Murphy Cork Liam Hastings of Mayo Maurice Hayes Down Kevin Heffernan Dublin and Seamus Duke Roscommon were among those nominated for the position. Sean O Siochan is aged 50 noted player and administrator. Native of Macroom, he played with the Cork minor footballers in 1932. He won a Cork senior football medal with Macroom in 1931. Later represented Saint Patrick’s Training College Drumcondra lining out with Erin’s Hope from 1932-1934 on the hurling team. He won an Under 21 Dublin championship medal and represented Cork juniors in 1933. He played a wing forward on the Cork senior football team from 1935 and was honoured by Munster in 1936. He was appointed national teacher to Haddington Road Dublin. He won a Dublin senior football medal with Clann Na Gael Dublin in 1937. He later played hurling with Dublin for many years. An accomplished referee he took charge of many of the big provincial finals. He was appointed clerical officer with the GAA from 1946. He is a famous ballad singer and raconteur appearing regularly on radio Eireann..
‘Failte’ festival arrange outing to Clough Oughter Castle Kilmore Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Saint Mary’s Abbey and Drumlane Abbey. The tour was guided by Fathers Charles Travers and Frank McKiernan both professors in Saint Patrick’s College..
Two complete sets of Mass outfits and 91 set of vestments are on display at the annual Apostolic Worker’s Display in Saint Augustine’s Hall.
Death of Michael Brady Drumsilla Butlersbridge in Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan at the age of only 54. Farmer and well known at fairs and markets throughout the area. Outstanding footballer with Saint Aidan’ GFC, he later was an invaluable member of the committee. Survived by his two sisters. Saint Aidan’s GFC supplied the guard of honour at the funeral where Father PJ McManus officiated in Saint Aidan’s Church with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
Open Fourball at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Dr Dominick McCabe and Phil Lawlor 2nd Noel Martin and John McCormack.
Bailieboro qualify for the senior football final with a facile win over an ageing Cootehill team 3-8 to 1-4. Bailieboro were very fit and eager in a totally one sided affair leading 1-6 to 1-0 at the interval. Pat Clarke was man of the match scoring points and setting up scores for his team mates. Pat Keogan scored the goal that booked Bailieboro’s place in the final. Charlie Gallagher Brian Gallagher and Hughie Sherlock never captured the form of old and Cootehill were really never in the hunt. Bailieboro J Ruske “Smith” Felim Kelly PJ Liggan Martin Kelly Gabriel Kelly T Leddy T Magee Peter Pritchard G McBreen D Bonner M McGurk Pat Keogan Pat Clarke and T O Reilly. In the minor final Crosserlough beat a very solid strong Cornafean side 1-7 to 1-5 in one of the best minor games to be played at the venue. The sides were locked at 1-3 each at half time. Michael O Callaghan Percy Gilchreest Dominick Boylan Paddy and Michael Cusack were the stars for Crosserlough.
Gabriel Kelly star Bailieborough and Cavan footballer helps Arnott’s to beat Clery’s to retain the Kicham Cup in the inter drapery final at Croke Park.
Michael and Mrs Ryan Abbey Street celebrate the golden jubilee of their marriage which took place on September 14th 1914 in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Cavan. Very Rev Hugh Brady Adm officiated. Mr Ryan is a veteran of the British Army fighting in World War 1. They have 3 sons 1daughter and one grandchild.
Gerard Cusack Saint Phelim’s Place secures first place in University Scholarship sponsored by Cavan County Council.
John Cahill’s farm comprising of a residence and 56 acres at Hanes Cavan is withdrawn when the bidding reached £4,000 with the opening bid being £3,000. The highest bidder when auctioneer Con P Smith adjourned the auction was T McGovern Lisdarn. LCP Smith had carriage.
Sympathy is extended to Liam Bogue on the death of his mother Anne Bogue 1 Saint Mary’s Villa’s Drogheda. Funeral to Calvary cemetery Drogheda after High Mass in Saint Mary’s Church Drogheda.
James Smith Breffni Motors has his brother Patrick Smith home on holidays from the USA after 34 years staying with him for a well deserved break. Native of Corrahoe Lavey he is also brother of Michael Smith Oakvale Service Station Farnham Road and served with distinction with the American forces in World War 2.
Good demand for pigs and cattle at Cavan Fair but price of horses fillies and colts fall by an average of £5 per head. Yearlings £36-40 two year old £50-60 three year old £65-70 milch cows £45-55 heifers £65-70 working horses £45-50 ponies £35-40 six month foals £25-30 donkies £8-12. Bonhams £12-14 per pair carrying sows £35-40.
Untimely death of Doctor William J Flannery Farnham Street Cavan at the age of 62. He was medical officer Saint Phelim’s Hospital and had a busy general practice in Cavan town for many years. Son of the late Canon William F Flannery Ballytrust Ballyjamesduff. He was educated in Dublin and later Portora Royal School Enniskillen. He qualified as a doctor at the College of Surgeons in 1925. He was a surgeon in the Royal Navy from 1930 and set up a general practice in Cavan some 30 years ago. He was an outstanding tennis player and a leading member of the Cavan Lawn Tennis Club where he formed a great double’s partnership with his wife playing regularly up to a few short years ago. He was deservedly popular with all classes and creeds. Dr William Flannery is survived by his wife Ellen and son William a management consultant in Dublin. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral service in Saint John’s Church of Ireland Parish Church with burial later in Kilmore cemetery.
The in form Una Smith Farnham Street wins Minnie McCarren’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. Joan O Hanlon had the best gross and was also runner up in the open section while the special prizes were won by Nell Arnold and Kathleen Morgan.
The total rainfall for August 1964 was a respectable 3.54 inches on 20 rainy days the heaviest being .85 on the 16th August. In August 1963 4.00 inches fell on 23 rainy days.
Lord Erne of Crom Castle buys the adjoining farm and residence of John Leahy for a sum in the region of £20,000. John did a lot of drainage and development on the land in the last twelve months on the 200 acre farm that straddles the River Erne. John is a native of Ballymachugh Mountnuggent.
September 19th 1964 Cavan Gael’s beat Cornafean in the Cavan senior league 1963 semi final 1-7 to 0-6 and will now play Ballyconnell in the final. Donal Crowe Eamonn McGovern at centre half Jack McEntee and PJ Carroll at centre field Jackie Sheridan Larry Ready and Phil Murray were outstanding for the Gael’s . In the curtain raiser Drumalee disposed of Drumavaddy 1-10 to 0-1 in the junior league 1963 with Tony Coyle in goal Raymond Carroll at full back Tommy Molloy Joe Browne Paddy Lyons and Frankie Walsh at centre field outstanding. Donie Fay Micheal Greenan Fergus McAuley and Michael Smith converted every opportunity that came their way. Drumalee led by 0-6 to 0-1 at the interval.
At Ballyconnell in desperate weather conditions Butlersbridge beat Ballyconnell 1-7 to 1-3 in the senior league 1963. Con Smith Johnny Cusack Brian Myles Tom Sheridan and Terry Smith were the stars for the ‘Bridge.
Death of one of Cavan’s best known and most loved characters James Fox ‘The White House’ Main Street and College Street at the residence of his brother in law in Belfast. He founded the well known shoe and boot store ‘Fox’s’ in 1915 and built the business to become an institution with generations of Cavan people. Providing quality and value he was one of the biggest advertiser’s in the early years of the Anglo Celt and his annual discount sale of ¾ in the £ attracted shoppers from all over the country in January each year. James was a well known actor and singer and was a leading member of both the Cathedral Choral Society and the Cathedral Choir. He won many awards for acting all over the country and was considered to be of professional standard. He is survived by his wife Mary sons Seamus and Michael daughters Maureen and Kathleen. Father PJ McManus CC officiated at the funeral in the well attended and representative congregation in the Cathedral with burial later in Killygarry.
Cavan Nurse’s first annual dinner dance is fixed for December in the new ballroom of the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Disabled artists exhibition in Saint Augustine’s Hall attracts a very large crowds with Christy Brown performing miracles to paint some wonderful Cavan scenes, Father Joe Dolan Adm opened the exhibition and was presented with an original painting by Christy Browne to be raffled for Parish funds. Anthony Murphy organizer urged people to purchase their Christmas cards which were their main source of income for the disabled artists association.
Death of Sean O Casey famous Irish playwright following a heart attack in Torquay where he has resided for many years. An exile from Ireland since the Abbey refused to stage the ‘Silver Tassie’.in 1958. He later took out an injunction banning the performance of all his plays in Ireland after Archbishop John Charles McQuaid objected to one of his plays being performed at the Dublin Theatre Festival.
September 26th 1964 Cavan town teams win the men’s and ladies’ novices class at the Red Cross tests in the ‘Rival’s Inn’ Cavan. Dr Roy Hayes and Dr Noel Tierney were the examiners. The Cavan teams were Betty Breslin Maureen Goldrick team leader Maureen Barrett and Kathy Gilchreest. Men Paddy Conaty Micheal Smyth Tommy Goldrick team leader Jim Simpson and D O Connor.
Margaret Kilkenny Ann O Reilly Pauline Patten Betty Ligen Kay Mullery and Catherine Finegan are among the leading performers in the Inter Cert examination results at Loreto College.
On a beautiful autumn day Paddy Smith Minister for Agriculture presents the National Tidy Town awards in Virginia this year’s overall winner.
PJ O Neil picks the fast skillful Galway team to overcome Kerry in the All Ireland senior football final in which Fintan Tierney who has already taken charge of the Junior Final will officiate as an umpire. Kerry are going for their 21st title while Galway are bidding for their 5th title.
For safety reasons the spire of the Poor Clare Convent is removed and so disappears one of Cavan’s oldest landmarks.
Death of Maureen McGovern NT Cathedral Road at the age of 68. She retired 3 years ago and was wife of Owen McGovern NT Drumkilly. She was a native of Ballinagh and sister of former legendary Cavan Administrator Father James J O Reilly. After she qualified she taught in Ballydurrow and later Aughavas before going to Crosserlough where she taught from 1922- 1961. Outstanding card player she was well known in many houses throughout the areas she served as a very cheerful charitable sociable person who was a good friend caring and concerned for the welfare of others. She is survived by her husband Owen former NT son Father Colm McGovern Fiji islands daughter Rev Mother Pauline Saint Louis Convent Helen Dublin Ethna Maguire Cavan and Una SRN Drogheda. She was sister of Father James J O’ Reilly PP VG Bailieboro Bernard New York . She was cousin of Tim Connolly former Superior General Dalgan Park Rev Michael Connolly SJ Rathfarnham Paddy Connolly General Merchant Ballinagh and Gerard Connolly MD Medical Missionaries of Mary Drogheda.
Sister Mary Edward McEvoy is professed a nun of the Sisters of the Resurrection at Claremont Convent in Sunningdale Berkshire by Most Rev Dr King Bishop of Portsmouth. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward McEvoy College Street.
The very successful ‘Failte’ festival comes to an end with a social and farewell in the Ulster Arms ballroom at which Frank McKiernan President of the Cavan Association in New York was guest of honour. Among the attendance was Con P Smith President of the Cavan Association in Dublin and May McCaul Secretary of the Association. Annie Ryan a native of Banahoo and former captain of the Cavan camogie county senior team was present with her four year old son Brian. She emigrated to the USA 15 years ago.
October 3rd 1964 Death of Rev Mother Mary Columbus Dukay in Poor Clare Convent Cavan last Saturday at the age of 87. She entered the religious life in 1900. She was educated in Lavey NS and Holy Faith Glasnevin. She was Sacristan in the Poor Clare Chapel for over 50 years. She was professed a nun in February 1903 with Father Judge PP Crosserlough deputizing for the late Bishop McGuinness officiating. She celebrated her diamond jubilee last year. As Sacristan she was very well known to the morning Mass goers and to people in the town generally. Father Joe Dolan Adm along with over 50 clergy officiated at the funeral Mass in the Poor Clare Chapel with burial later in the adjoining cemetery. She was aunt of John J Gaffney Crosserlough Gerard Gaffney Crosskeys Bernard Gaffney Crosskeys and Mrs L Boylan Kilnaleck. She was grand aunt of Mother Mary Columcille Nottingham and niece of Rev J Boylan PP Crosserlough.
Retirement of one of Cavan’s greatest legends Nurse Mary McManus The Jubilee Nurse. She was a nurse for 42 years and qualified as an SRN in Wigan England. She worked as Jubilee Nurse in Dungarvan for five years before being appointed Jubilee Nurse in Cavan 27 years ago. Native of Kinawley county Fermanagh she is a well know figure cycling to the various houses in the town in the course of her work. Wonderful joyful character she was available seven days a week night and day around the clock and was never known to complain. She is a leading member of the Children of Mary and the Legion of Mary in Cavan and is the main organiser of the Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock each year.
Fifth All Ireland for Galway with a lack luster Kerry struggling all the way and losing in the end Galway 0-15 to Kerry’s 0-10 points. Galway were much younger faster and more skilful than their Kerry counterparts who struggled from the start and should have been beaten by at least ten points such was the dominance of this young hungry and very skilful Galway team. Scorers for Galway Cyril Dunne 0-9 John Keenan and Seamus Leydon 0-2 each Seamus Cleary and Mattie McDonagh 0-1 each. Mick O Connell 0-7 Pat Griffin 0-2 and Mick O Dwyer 0-1 replied for a very poor Kerry. Tragedy struck the Galway captain John Donnellan and his brother Pat when it was discovered after the game that their father Mick Donnellan TD had collapsed and died during the course of the game. Meanwhile home in Taylor’s Hill Salthill former captain and team colleague Mick Higgins collapsed and died while watching the game on television. They were team mates on the Galway team who won the All Ireland in 1934. All celebrations were cancelled and the news cast a shadow over the official celebrations in the Intercontinental Hotel. Cyril Dunne was man of the match setting up scores as well as taking them with Jerdie O Connor getting a ‘roasting’ from the will of the wisp. John Keenan Seamus Cleary Seamus Leydon had the beating of the pedestrian Kerry defenders from the start. Only Pat Griffin and Mick O Connell emerged with reputations intact. Galway John Geraghty Enda Colleran Noel Tierney John Bosco McDermott John Donnellan Sean Meade Martin Newell Mick Garrett Mick Reynolds Cyril Dunne Mattie McDonagh Seamus Leydon Christy Tyrell Sean Cleary and Sean Keenan. Referee Seamus Hatton of Wicklow with President Eamonn De Velera presenting the trophy to John Donnellan at the end of the game..
Death of Annie Gilchreest’Gleann Na Mona’ Cathedral Road. She retired to live in Cavan some years ago . She was very well known throughout the area and was deservedly popular. She was deeply religious and attended Mass every day in the Cathedral being a member of many of the sodalities attached to the church. She was extremely well known for her deep charity and boundless generosity. She is survived by her brothers and sister. She was a native of Lavey. Funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Dympna’s cemetery Upper Lavey.
Lieutenant Michael O Gorman from Tubbercurry county Sligo is one of 39 cadets commissioned at the Curragh Military Camp last Monday. He is a nephew of Edward O Gorman Auctioneer and Licensed Vintner Upper Main Street Cavan.
Canon Tom McCormack Glamorgan Wales is home on holidays with his sisters Mrs B Donohoe Abbey Street and May Monahan Main Street. He attended the All Ireland final on Sunday last.
Winners at Cavan Bridge N/S Surgeon Maloney and Rear Admiral Hunt E/W Dermot Morgan and Jim Burke.
Annual meeting of British ex servicemen on Monday night next in the ‘Hut’ Farnham Street..
October 10th 1964 Shock resignation of the Minister for Agriculture Paddy Smith over his perceived softening in attitude of the Government in their dealings with the Trade Unions. He has been a member of Dail Eireann representing Cavan since 1923 and recently was the recipient of many congratulations and gifts on the occasion of the 40th anniversary. Native of Tunnyduff, he has served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Taoiseach External Affairs Finance and Agriculture before being appointed Minister of Agriculture in 1948. Later he served as Minister for Local Government and has been at Agriculture again since 1957. “The Unions are threatening the National Wage Agreement only agreed two months ago and suppose to last for another period of two years has cause instability in the work place”. In the course of his resignation letter Paddy states that he will not tolerate the softly softly approach of the Government in dealing with these people and their insistence on a 40 hour five day working week is the last straw. “They were not shouting like this when we returned to office in 1957 to clear up the chaos left by the previous administration”!. Charles J Haughey son in law of Taoiseach Sean Lemass and present Minister for Justice takes over at Agriculture while Brian Lenihan is promoted to Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Justice who will be the Taoiseach until the Cabinet reconvenes to make a permanent appointment.
Four year old Henry Quinn son of Henry and Mrs Quinn suffers serious damage to his eye following a kick from a donkey adjacent to his home in Owen Roe Terrace. He is presently recuperating from an operation at the Eye and Ear Hospital Dublin.
Thomas McGovern sells his bungalow at Lisdarn for a consideration higher than the closing bid of £2,300 at auction later in negotiations. Con P Smith was auctioneer and LCP Smith had carriage.
Cavan Bridge Club winners MS Cyril and Gwen Arnold.
Meeting in the Farnham Arms Hotel with a view to forming a motor club in Cavan town.
October 17th 1964 Persistent rain results in the worst flooding in living memory in Cavan and surrounding areas. Particularly bad in Coleman Road and River Street where the river burst its banks and came over the wall which was extensively damaged by the heavy floods. A record 5.80 inches of rain fell in 6 days and on Tuesday alone 2.50 inches fell which makes it the wettest day since weather records began in Kevitt Castle Crossdoney. Breffni Park Rosculligan and other areas in the vicinity merged to form an extension of the Green Lake which was in full flood. Cathedral Road once again became a lake with the river bursting its banks flooding both Cathedral and Cootehill roads which were impassable all week. The army were out with sand bags in the flooded areas while the fire brigade were on round the clock alert and kept pumping the water from the most flooded areas with the result that there was very little permanent damage done to any of the houses in the low lying areas affected.
Galway beat Cavan 3-10 to 0-9 in the semi final of the Ground’s tournament at Croke Park. Galway’s speed to the ball and their easy conversion of chances was the difference between industrious Galway and lack lustre Cavan. Scorers Charlie Gallagher 0-7 Ray Carolan 0-2 Galway replied per Mattie McDonagh 1-3 Pat Donnellan 0-4 Seamus Leydon 1-0 John Keenan -0 and Mick Reynolds 0-2.
“Televisions by all the leading manufacturers. Cash hire purchase or rental phone or call to Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan 88”
Cavan High Court sits for a record 15 minutes with 3 cases withdrawn and 1 case settled out of court.
Corporal John Reilly and Corporal Philip Murray 28 Tullac Mongan are off on United Nation’s army duty in Cyprus. Philip Murray is an outstanding soldier having been placed 2nd in the all Ireland in the NCO course last year.
Presentation to Michael Brendan Nelson on the occasion of his transfer from the Provincial Bank Cavan to a similar position in Ballymena. Cavan Golf Club and Cavan Badminton Club teamed up to make a presentation to this popular banking official at a social in Cavan Golf Club.
PJ Hand MRCVS sells his house ‘Saint Mary’s ‘ Farnham Road to J Phillips Virginia for a figure believed to be in the region of £3.000. Murphy/Quinn were the auctioneers and TJ Fitzpatrick had carriage.
Rev RJ Wilson MA DD principal Assembly College Belfast gives the keynote address at Cavan Presbyterian church in Farnham Street at 11 am and 7 pm on Sunday with soloist Helen Clarke and again on Monday night when the singers were Alan Graham and Miss P McWilliam.
Cavan Bridge Club 1964 President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Captain Jim Rafter Secretary Kathleen Sullivan Treasurer Maureen McDonald Committee Cyril Arnold Jim Leonard Surgeon PD Maloney Dermot Morgan and H Carthy. Latest winners N/S Brian Tansey and Ina Hickey E/W Kathleen Sullivan and Maureen McDonald.
Parts for Boy Scout’s uniforms available in Provider’s .All members in full uniform to attend the urgent meeting in the Scout Den after the October devotions in the Cathedral. Intending members apply in writing to Brendan Dunne Saint Phelim’s Place Cavan.
Children of Mary meeting after the October devotions in the Poor Clare Convent.
Kilnacrott Abbey Bingo £225 in prizes. Three books 6/- while Cavan Gael’s have £263 in prizes £50 must be won books 6/- and again all commences at 9:15 pm after the October devotions in the nearby Cathedral.
October 24th 1964 Carmel O Rourke representing Loreto College wins the school’s whole meal bread baking competition sponsored by the ESB and GEC in conjunction with the Department of Education. She is pictured with her teacher Mary McEvoy DScI . Carmel is daughter of Mr and Mrs O Rourke Spencer Harbour Carrick on Shannon and will now represent Loreto Cavan in the All Ireland finals.
Death of Cavan’s oldest citizen Bridget Fitzpatrick at the residence of her daughter Eileen Dolaghan Cavanagh Ballyconnell at the age of 102. She was born in Kilnaglere Belturbet on the 23rd February 1863. Her mother was Mary Clarke from near Boyle in county Roscommon and her father John Keating was an accomplished carpenter. Her own husband Peter died in 1933. She has the distinction of living through three eras of transportation the stage coach the railways and now the car. She recalled with clarity the laying of the narrow gauge railway on the Cavan Leitrim line. She remembered clearly going with her grandfather Maurice Keating to a huge Nationalist rally in Belturbet addressed by Joe Bigger and Fay both later elected MP s for the area. She had only the one sister Mary McConnell who died 45 years ago. Her first day at school saw her arrive by donkey and cart. She was overjoyed with the great developments in the quality of rural life in recent years citing the rural electrification by the ESB as the single greatest achievement of her generation. The link up to the main water supply was a development beyond words saving the daily drudgery of walking long distances in al kinds of weather to the well. In February 1963 she celebrated her 100th birthday receiving the customary congratulations and £5 from President Eamonn De Velera. She is survived by her daughter Eileen Dolaghan 11 grandchildren 50 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Twin daughters born to Mrs Jean Browne SRN BTA SEN in England she was formerly Jean Connolly daughter of Barney and Susan Connolly Breffni Terrace.
Felim Kelly Secretary of the Clerical Student’s GAA organization writing from Maynooth where he is a clerical student thanks Cavan County Board for their whole hearted support in providing playing facilities at Breffni Park. The Abbott and staff of Kilnacrott Abbey where they were accorded unsurpassed hospitality and training facilities as well as refreshments and Céad Mile Failte. Crosserlough and Cootehill GFC who played them in some memorable challenges during the summer vacation. Special word of thanks to the Anglo Celt for their coverage and publicity during the recent campaign.
Saint Patrick’s College beat Abbey CBS Newry 9-4 to 2-3 in the Ulster Corn Na Nog at Newry. Eamonn Cusack 2-3 Maxie McDonald 2-1 Micheal ‘Moucher’ Galligan 2-0 Jim McCardle Tom Reilly and Tony Dunne 1-00 each.
Providers sponsoring a cup to Cavan CBSI for Patrol competitions. Pictured are Father PJ Gargan Stephen Kelly Manager Provider’s Father Torlac O Reilly Brother Ultan Jim Plunkett John Donohoe Michael ‘Blackie’ Smith and Brendan Dunne Secretary/Treasurer Cavan CBSI.
Cavan Motor Club 1964 President Maurice Jackson Vice President Mervyn Johnston Secretary Derek Morris Assistant Secretary Thomas ‘Toggy’ Connolly Treasurer P Hanley. Committee Billy Morris Joe Fletcher Vincent Bartley Norman Cinnamond H Carthy Auditor Ken Dolan George V Maloney Junior George Fairbrother and Mrs J Morris.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Bradley E/W Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard.
Cavan CYMS 1964 President Jimmy McCormack Vice President Tommy McKiernan Secretary Kieran Cullivan Treasurer Eamonn Higgins. Committee Paddy O Reilly Michael Murray Eamonn McCormack and L Bohan.
Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society 1964 Chairman Gene Cullivan Vice Chairman Hugo Cafferty Secretary Dessie Maguire Assistant Secretary Oliver Higgins. Committee Joe Connolly Seamus McCormack and Paddy Lyons.
Dr PJ Watters will give the gramophone recital in the Ulster Arms Hotel at Cavan Gramophone’s first session of the new season.
“Think of television –you think of Berney’s Bridge Street Cootehill Bridge Street Cavan 1 Park Street Drogheda 37 Shop Street Drogheda and 10 Trimgate Street Navan”.
October 31st 1964 Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupils Union annual dinner and social in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are TM Gilroy Joint Honary Treasurer Paul Galligan Dublin former President Patrick McDonald Dublin President Father Bob McCabe President of the college and Father Pat Brady Joint Honary Secretaries.
Erskine Childers Minister for Industry and Commerce is the keynote speaker at the gala Bord Failte dinner in the Farnham Hotel. Cavan and Carrick on Shannon were voted top locations in the coarse fishing excellence competition each scoring 87 points and splitting the first prize of £100. Each of them will hold the cup for six months. Fermoy in county Cork was 3rd with 85 points.
De La Salle pupils are among the prizes in the Sunday Independent/Platinum national handwriting competition. Pictured are Charles O Donoghue Eamonn Cusack 4th Intermediate class all Ireland Brendan Harding Niall Murray 1st in Ireland Junior class Aindreas McEntee 2nd in Ireland Martin Carroll Gerald Smith Gerard Conlon Dominick Sheridan Joseph Scanlon Brendan Breslin Declan Bogue Dennis McCarty Hugh Smith and tutor and teacher Brother Sylvester.
Cavan Junior football final is abandoned with six minutes to play as Mountnuggent outclass and outplay the favourites Killinkere at Breffni Park. Mountnuggent were leading by 0-9 to 0-3 and cruising to the title when referee Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady ordered Peter Stafford to leave the field for rough dangerous play and filthy language. The Killinkere player refused and after the referee gave him a further two minutes to vacate the pitch without response, he had no option but to call off the game with alleged harassment and abuse thrown at him from the Killinkere supporters officials and players. Tough rugged game with no quarter given or asked. To compound matters for the bitterly disappointed Mountnuggent team and supporters the County Board announced that no winner would be declared until after the referee’s report was considered at the next county board meeting. This indeed was the last straw for the Mountnuggent contingent and they tore the cup away from the grasp of Cavan Chairman TP O Reilly celebrating long into the night their historic victory in Cavan’s smallest village.
Death of Pat Gaffney Pullamore husband of Kate Gaffney . He is survived by his wife Kate sons daughters grandchildren relatives and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Matthew Leddy Rosculligan at the residence of his daughter Maisie McKiernan 15 Owen Roe Cavan at the age of 88. Survived by his son daughters brothers and sister. Family were extremely well known old respected Cavan town family who for many years ran a milk round in the town while Matt delivered paraffin and oil from a lorry all over county Cavan where he was known for his extreme gentleness and courtesy. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Death of Jack McConnell 2 Ashe Street at his residence at the age of 76 after a long illness. Native of Oldtown Cavan, he was very well known in Cavan and surrounding areas Jack ran a Hackney service as well as a sport’s goods shop retailing hurleys sliothars and footballs. He was very inventive and had a round the clock puncture repair bicycle and football service as well as operating a lucrative bicycle park when up to 200 bikes would be deposited while the owners danced the night away in the local Town Hall or attended the pictures at the nearby Magnet Cinema particularly on Sunday nights. All the bikes were back safely to their owners and people were on their merry way home by a quarter past midnight. Jack was a man of large and athletic build who captained Cavan Slasher’s to their second Cavan senior championship success in 1917. He was a member of the Cavan senior team for ten years winning 3 Ulster championship medals and captaining the team from 1914-1920. He won a Dublin Senior league medal with Hibernian Knights in 1914 and was the holder of four Cavan senior football medals. In his early days Jack was a noted breeder of show terrier dogs and won many prizes for his exhibits throughout the region. For almost forty years Jack was Registrar of Cavan County Board and the house and phone Cavan 100 was the contact point for Cavan press announcemts with Hughie Smith Secretary of Cavan County Board a nightly visitor contacting players mentors and issuing press releases in the hey day of Cavan football. As Cavan became the leading gaelic football county in the country not one of the officers of the GAA had a phone or could be contacted only Jack and family at Cavan 100. The family had to take the messages run down to the Courthouse to alert Hughie L Smith who each evening would make a ceilidhe to McConnell’s to attend to the messages and phone calls of the day. The many knocks Jack took during his outstanding footballing career came to haunt him in the end and he was for some months of each year in the summer confined to bed with painful rheumatoid arthritis. Jack McConnell is survived by his wife Alice nee Smyth 60 Main Street daughters May and Lauri sons Frank Sean Patsy Gerard Philip Tony and Joe. Cavan County Board of the GAA and Cavan Gaels of which his son Tony is a playing member formed the guard of honour in charge of Chairman TP O Reilly and HL Smith Secretary. Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Visitation of Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry next Sunday.
Wild geese flying low over the town all week on their way to winter quarters in the Bog of Allen.
Cavan Bridge N/S Ina Hickey and Gerry Bradley E/W Maureen McDonald and Kathleen Sullivan. In the Mitchell competition N/S Ina Hickey and Gerry Bradley E/W Brian Tansey and John Aherne.
National Council for the Blind of Ireland Cavan branch 1964. President Dr FPE Smith Secretary Mrs Jimmy Dawson Keadue Lodge Treasurer R A McGrath . Dr T Roche Prevention of blindness centre gave a most enlightening lecture on the developments in the care of Glaucoma and Diabetes the main factors in causing blindness and loss of sight in Ireland among children and adults. He also outlined the big advantages to blind people of guide dogs. Rev Mr Fletcher proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Roche seconded by Father PJ McManus CC.
No Files Available for November 7th 1964.
November 14th 1964 ‘The Bachelors’ fresh from their Royal Command Performance in London’s Palladium have little difficulty packing out the Sport’s Centre in Cavan.
Packed attendance at the 2nd Anglo Celt Staff Dance in the Town Hall with Mick Delahaunty supplying the music. The spot prize of the night was a pedigree French poodle won by Gerry Cumiskey Annalitton Castleblayney county Monaghan while Rose Smith from Castletara won the 2 fireside chairs. Organizing Committee Chairman John Sharkey Joint Treasurers Joan Bergin and Gretta Kerrigan Secretary Leo Ronan Committee Dessie Maguire Jim Logue Teddy McCormack Sean McCormack and Gerry McCourt.
After a damning referee’s report from Phil Brady Castleblayney Killinkere are ‘let off the hook’ by Cavan County Board receiving only 6 months suspension while the culprit Peter Stafford is rewarded with a lenient 12 months suspension from the game after being found guilty of assaulting the referee using foul language and refusing to go to the line when ordered off in the last 6 minutes of the game. Mountnuggent were of course awarded the title and had already brought the trophy home on the day of the final despite protests from the officers of Cavan County Committee of the GAA.
Cavan Gaels beat Cornafean 2-5 to 1-6 in Cornafean to qualify for the 1964 league divisional final. John O Rourke in goals Brian Tighe Jim McDonnell Phil Murray and the peerless Cathal Young were all outstanding for the Gaels.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick E/W Father PJ Gargan and Mattie Corcoran.
Supply poor demand good at Cavan fair where there was also a much better trade in the horse and ponies section. Yearlings £30-35 2 year olds £50-65 3 year olds £75-85 milch cows £30-40 springers £70-90 mincers £30-40 . Working horses £50-55 colts and fillies £45-55 donkies £6-10. Carrying sows £40-45 casseogs £35-40 bonhams £12-14 per pair.
Gala concert in the Poor Clare convent featuring the pupils from Saint Felim’s De La Salle and Poor Clare Convent in aid of the building fund.
November 21st 1964 County Manager Dermot McCarthy announces to Cavan County Council that a new surgical unit to replace the Surgical Hospital has been approved by the Minister for Health and when complete will cost a staggering £300,000 or 9d on the Rates. The old Surgical will be used to accommodate the present overflow from Saint Felim’s Hospital.
John Nallen the well known Galway Mayo and Meath footballer is appointed to the Ulster Bank in Ballyjamesduff. He has played county football for all three counties. John comes from the Dublin Airport branch having previously served in Trim. He was a regular on the Connaught Railway Cup team for many years.
Cavan Gaels qualify for the divisional final of the 1963 league beating luckless Ballyconnell 2-9 to 0-1 at Breffni Park. Ballyconnell short county players Frank Kennedy and Tom Maguire were no match for the town’s men. The Gaels led 1-7 to 0-1 at the interval with the referee being well known Butlersbridge star and ballad singer Ken Browne. Sean Guider was outstanding at midfield for the winners Jim McDonnell was man of the match with great support from Larry Ready Terry Smith Eamonn McGovern Gerry Carroll Jack McEntee PJ Carroll and in the defence John ‘Foley’ O Rourke in goals Hugo Cafferty Donal Crowe and Brian Tighe were sound throughout.
Death of the very popular well known Michael Ryan Abbey Street. He was a native of Tipperary and saw distinguished service with the British Army in World War 1. He celebrated the golden jubilee of his marriage just three months ago. He is survived by his wife 3 sons Robert Patsy and Joe and 1 daughter. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral which took place in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Death of Michael ‘Mickey’ Strong McCurtain Street Clones and native of Saint Brigid’s Terrace Cavan town. He was Sacristan in the old Cathedral and for a period acted as Caretaker Cavan CYMS where he proved himself popular and very efficient. Postman by profession he was later transferred to Clones and built up an awesome reputation in the border town. He was a founder member and Scoutmaster Clones and journeyed each year with the Troop to Enniscrone and other seaside resorts where he invariably met up with his good friend John Donohoe. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral from the Sacred Heart Church Clones with burial later in the adjoining cemetery. His son Brendan flew all the way from San Francisco to be at the funeral of his father.
Vincent Barley from Butlersbridge is appointed Chief Sales Representative Commercial Vehicles at Jackson’s Garage. Vincent is a very well known angler and Chairman of Cavan Angler’s Club.
Cavan Bridge N/S Cyril Arnold and B Roe E/W Joan O Hanlon and Surgeon Maloney.
Doctor Conway Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland will represent Ireland at the Eucharistic Congress in Bombay.
November 28th 1964 Phillip McConnell son of Alice and the late Jack McConnell 2 Ashe Street is appointed Area Supervisor Inland Fisheries Board taking charge of Lough Sheelin and surrounding areas.
Veronica Brady youngest daughter of Danny ‘Gunner’ and Julia Brady Loughduff and a barmaid in the ‘Blue Moon’ bar is appointed first Secretary of the Barmen’s Association. Chairman Ken Browne Vice Chair Chris Rudden Secretary Veronica Brady Treasurer Francis McDermott. Committee John McGovern Brendan Leddy Sean Brady ‘Dew Drop Inn’ Carmel Kiernan and Tom Boylan.
Over 900 attend Smith’s Group dance in the Sport’s Centre where there was valuable spots for each dance as well as a draw for £20 on the door ticket.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Jim Burke and Cyril Arnold.
Paddy O Reilly Church Street beats Gerry Egan Connolly Street in the 1st round of the Christmas snooker competition at Cavan’s CYMS.
Cavan Amateur Dramatic Society will stage their 1st production entitled ‘Candid Peel’ on the stage in the Town Hall on Sunday 13th December 1964.
December 5th 1964 Plebiscite on the changing of names of the streets ends in a farce with only 278 ratepayers out of a total of 445 making the effort to vote. Most areas opt for no change but in some areas change is indicated but cannot proceed as the Council tied themselves to a 2/3 majority. Main Street Church Street Wolfe Tone Street vote to maintain the status quo but areas such as Wesley Street and Half Acre etc show signs of a swing to Ashe Street and Mitchell Street. After a lengthy discussing the matter the Council have decided to go for a clear majority in the next plebiscite to be held early in the new year.
Patrick aged 32 is killed in fatal fall while working on the building of the new church in Ballyjamesduff. Native of Denmore Carrickaboy he fell 17 ½ feet and was admitted unconscious to Cavan’s Surgical Hospital where he died some hours later. He was attended to on the scene by Dr A Cassidy and Reverend Joe Duffy CC. He is survived by his distraught mother brother and sisters.
Richard Morgan NT at the age of only 20 is awarded the Carlisle and Blake award for his excellence as a teacher where he is stationed at Shankill national school Dublin. He is the second eldest child of Mr and Mrs John Morgan Bawnboy and was educated at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan.
Ulster Railway Cup team to play Munster at Croke Park Seamus Hoare Donegal Gabriel Kelly Cavan Bernard Brady Donegal Tony Morris Cavan Dan McCartan Down Tom Maguire Cavan Paul Kelly Donegal Sean Ferriter Donegal Ray Carolan Cavan Sean O Neill Down Jodie O Neill Tyrone Paddy Doherty Down Charlie Gallagher Cavan Joe Carroll Monaghan PT Treacey Fermanagh.
Death of Catherine ‘Katie’ Higgins Church Street. She was wife of Jim Higgins painter and steward Magnet Cinema after a long illness at a young age. She was extremely popular in the town and surrounding areas and was know for her outstanding piety and Christian charity. She was a prominent member of the Legion of Mary and visited Our Lady’s Shrine in Knock on the annual pilgrimage every year. She was a native of the Ballinacargy area and is survived by her husband Jim and young son Tony. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral with burial taking place later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Large store and building at the back of Breffni Motors Church Street purchased by Tractamotors from Michael Smith ‘Oakvale’ for £2,500. Murphy/Quinn were the auctioneers and Tom J Fitzpatrick had carriage of sale.
Cavan Bridge N/S Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald E/W Surgeon Maloney and Jim Burke.
Record crowd at Jackson’s Garage dance in the Town Hall where the music was supplied by Maurice Mulcahy. Hall beautifully decorated and spots for each dance.
In 1963 12 people were killed and 78 injured on the roads in county Cavan.
December 12th 1964 Cavan’s ‘Mighty Avons ‘showband launch the Eddie Masterson penned ‘Tribute to Jim Reeves’ at a reception in Dublin. The band were formed in Ballyhaise in 1960 and went full time professional in 1962. They comprises of Larry Cunningham from Abbeylara Longford the lead vocalist Ronnie Griffith Belgium Park Monaghan Brian Finlay Farnham Street Cavan Mickey Brady Laragh Peter Smith Paddy Smith Jimmy Smith leader and Gerry Walsh from Ballyhaise county Cavan.
On the recommendation of the County MOH John ‘Foley’ O Rourke is allocated 7 Owen Roe Terrace from 2 Creighan Terrace. There were 13 other applications for the house in Owen Roe.
Cavan Gaels the favourites are stopped in their tracks by a resurgent Crosserlough going down 4-7 to 0-4 in the semi final of the 1963 senior league at wet and miserable Cornafean. Crosserlough led by 3-6 to 0-2 at half time. Best for Cavan Gaels were Brian Tighe Eamonn McGovern and Donal Crowe in defence. Only Phillip Murray posed any problems in attack for the fast hard tackling and very fit Crosserlough team.. They will now play Ballyconnell in the 1963 senior league final at Breffni Park.
Outstanding display by Drumalee when they held the county Junior Champions Mountnuggent 0-9 each after 60 action packed minutes at Breffni Park. Drumalee led by 0-6 to 0-2 at the interval. Tony Coyle made some fine saves for Drumalee and kept them in the game when the tide turned in the second half. Sean Woods Raymond Carroll and Tommy Molloy were outstanding in defence. Frankie Walsh and Paddy Lyons edged the midfield exchanges until Paddy retired injured with Tom Flynn shifted from attack very impressive. Donie Fay and Tommy Smith were the outstanding forwards on view.
Cavan County Board announce that the new Intermediate grade in football will be introduced in Cavan next season.
Death of the very popular Joseph ‘Josey’ Johnston Emmett Place and formerly 10 Wolfe Tone Street Cavan. Josey worked as a butcher in Granard county Longford having previously served in Griffith Black’s in Bridge Street. He was an extremely popular decent man of an old Cavan family being son of Patrick Johnston Labour member of Cavan UDC for many years. He is survived by his wife and 2 young sons Patrick and Martin. Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral and removal to the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan ICA choir entertain the Christmas shoppers in Cavan town where their collection in aid of the NCBI and patient comfort care Saint Phelim’s Hospital was generously supported.
Owing to the death of Josie Johnston the annual dance of the Labour Party Cavan branch fixed for the Town Hall last Sunday was postponed and will now take place at the same venue next Sunday.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Gerard Bradley E/W Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan Munster and Leinster Bank.
Doctor Robert B Hayes will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society’s Christmas evening in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
December 19th 1964 Cavan/Dublin Association hold their annual dinner in the North Coast Hotel Portmarnock. The guests included Con P Smith President and his wife Mary. Oliver Finlay a native of Bridge Street Cavan was an excellent MC.
Tom and Mrs Brady announce the opening of the new banqueting hall at the refurbished Ulster Arms with music by Gowna based Hi Lows on Tuesday December 29th 1964 dress optional and tickets 25/- each.
Cavan Nurses 1st ever dinner dance a great success at Cavan’s number 1 nightspot the new Ulster Arms ballroom. The organizers included Rose Meehan Bridge Street Ann Kelly Margaret Quinn and Kay Reilly.
Pictured are the glamour girls from the Vera Brady fashion chain Cavan Longford and Athlone with the proprietors Andy and Vera Gilchreest.
Crosserlough serve notice that they are once again emerging as a footballing force in the county beating Ballyconnell 0-9 to 1-2 to win the 1963 senior league championship at sparsely attended Breffni Park in wet conditions played on a treacherous surface. Former Saint Pat’s all star and Army cadet Philip McMenamin was man of the match for Crosserlough at centre field, his catching kicking of a heavy greasy ball was a revelation and he is surely in line for a call up to the Cavan senior ranks. Padraic Boyle and former county star Hubert Gaffney were the pick of the forward. Crosserlough led by 0-5 to nil at the interval.
Cavan Amateur Dramatic Society CADS outstanding production of ‘Candid Peel’ in the Town Hall. Pictured are the cast Airmid O Hanlon Mary Glavey Teresa Kitson Patricia O Leary Mary Cullivan Eileen Lynch Carmel McDonald Paddy Hanley Humphrey Craven Barry O Sullivan Don McMullin Producer and actor and Barry Cullen. Stage sets by Doreen McMullin assisted by Joan O Hanlon and Bridie Galligan. Lighting by Philip Cullivan and Smyth’s 60 Main Street. Make up Marese Binchey and Dole Cullivan.
Death of Josephine ?? 11 Saint Pappin’s Road Ballymun in the Richmond Hospital Dublin. She was formerly Josephine Soden daughter of the late Peter Soden formerly of Main Street (Provider’s ) who was a former Chairman of Cavan County Council and Cavan Urban Council. She is survived by her husband and daughters as well as her mother brothers and sisters.
James J McNally is appointed Inspector Garda in Cavan replacing Inspector JF Cooney who has been transferred to Drogheda on promotion. Inspector McNally was formerly Station Sergeant in Granard.
Sympathy is extended to Liam Bogue on the death of his father Maurice Bogue 1 Saint Mary’s Villas Drogheda. He is responsible for the’ Bogue Clock’ in Croke Park which times all the big fixtures at the national GAA venue. His wife died just three months ago.
Children of Mary Sodality organize a super day out for the children of Saint Joseph’s Orphanage Cavan when the girls visited Toyland receiving a parcel each from Santa Claus. They were later entertained to high tea before departing for home.
Cavan Bridge Club Winners of the Christmas prize Surgeon PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt.
New Cavan Chess Club Chairman Jim Scanlon Secretary P Smith. Session each Wednesday in the Farnham Arms Hotel.
Death of famous Butlersbridge merchant James Donohoe at his residence Grellagh Carrickaboy . He was known throughout a large area and was extremely popular as a Publican (Derragarra Inn) in Butlersbridge which was burnt down in a tragic fire in 1954 after which James discontinued the business and sold the site to Harry O Connell BE. He is survived by one brother. Funeral from Saint Dympna’s Church Lower Lavey to the adjoining cemetery.
December 26th 1964 Among the stories in this week’s Christmas number of the Anglo Celt are ‘A Christmas Caper’ by Joe Reilly of Drumcrave and ‘Turbulent Times at Cavan Hiring Fair’ by Jimmy McEntee Church Street a linotype operator in the Celt.
The Editorial by Edward O Hanlon calls on all the readers to keep Christmas ‘Happy and Safe’
The winner of the Christmas Hamper at Cavan CYMS is John McInerney of Pullabawn. Pictured at the draw in Cavan CYMS in the ‘Hut’ Farnham Street are Eamonn Higgins J Bohan Michael Murray Kieran Cullivan Secretary Jimmy McCormack President and Father PJ Gargan Chaplain.
Death of Rose Anne Freehill at the residence of her son in law Owen Cusack Drumlark. She is survived by her daughter son in law and grandchildren. Funeral from Saint Aidan’s church Butlersbridge to Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
.Small supply and poor demand for turkeys at the last Christmas turkey market. Hens opened early in the morning at 4/- per lb but dropped back to 3/9 in poor demand while cocks were available at 2/6 per lb all day.
Christmas Whist N/S Maureen Hunt and Mrs M O Sullivan 2nd Tommy McCormick and H Carthy 3rd Dermot Morgan and Jim Mansfield E/ W Maureen McDonald and Mr R McCarthy 2nd Joan O Hanlon and E Roe 3rd Mrs G Bradley and Kathleen Sullivan.
Among the early visitors to Saint Phelim’s Hospital are the boys of Saint Patrick’s College laden down with gifts singing Christmas songs and hymns accompanied by Father Torlac O Reilly. The girls of Loreto College sang hymns in each of the festively decorated wards accompanied by a very generous Santa Claus who distributed gifts to all the patients. Later in the week the patients were entertained by Margaret English and her Troupe and the Power School of Dancing. Mountnuggent ICA were down with home made gifts distributed to all the patients.
Kathleen Lunn Mrs Simpson and Elizabeth Mullery are pictured assisting Santa to distribute gifts to a record crowd of school children in the Town Hall on Christmas Eve.
Death of Michael Augustine McDwyer in Lancashire England at the age of 59. He was a former Surgeon in the Surgical Hospital as well as the Mater Hospital Dublin before setting up a General Practice in Oldham Lancashire where he worked as a Consultant for many of the famous local hospitals as well as carrying out a private practice. He was a regular visitor to Lough Sheelin being a keen swimmer and angler. Survived by his brother Peter County Registrar Belturbet Edward NT Ballinagh and sister Mrs A Wright Harold’s Cross Road Dublin. Burial took place in Cullies cemetery .
Tony McConnell 2 Ashe Street and Parnell Road Navan a member of Meath County Council staff in Navan passes his final exam to qualify as a Chartered Secretary. Tony will take up his new appointment as a Staff Officer in Carlow County Council on the 16th January 1965. He is second youngest son of Alice and the late Jack McConnell 2 Ashe Street Cavan.
Father Matt Lynch from Mountnuggent is the only Cavan man ordained by Bishop of Iba Philippines at the ordination ceremony in Saint Columban’s Dalgan Park Navan.
January 2nd 1965 Hi Lows attract a capacity attendance to the official opening of the new ballroom and banqueting hall at the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Cavan Past and Present Boy Scouts present their new pantomime ‘Finn the Fool’ in the Town Hall from 3rd -10th January 1965 and in the Marian Hall Milltown Dublin on Sunday 17th January at 8:30 pm admission is 4/- reserved 3/- and 2/-
Cavan traders report a bumper Christmas for business in the town with many of them reporting record takings for the Festive season.
Edward O Hanlon reports that the Wren Boys are steadily dying out and that the old custom has now become a nuisance to private householders on Saint Stephen’s Day.
Death of Edward Coyle Mons Terrace in Saint Felim’s Hospital at the age of 86. Veteran of World War 1 1914-1918 where he lost an eye in action. On his return from the War he was appointed a Postman at Cavan Post Office where he worked until his retirement. He was an extremely popular and generous citizen with particular emphasis on assisting his many customers when they were in need. He is survived by his son and step daughter. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Sympathy is extended to Sean Soden Upper Main Street on the tragic death of his father Bernard Monaghan Vermont Menlough county Galway as he crossed the road. He was a native of Mullaghmagavin Ballyjamesduff. Check Mrs Soden.
The orphans in Saint Joseph’s Industrial School Cavan are reported to have had a wonderful Christmas with the Children of Mary taking a mini bus load of the children to Toyland to meet Santa Claus. While the majority of them stayed with local families during the Christmas period. Santa Claus visited the Convent on two occasions over Christmas with a gift for each of the children.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated the midnight Mass in the Cathedral assisted by Fathers Paddy Mallon Torlac O Reilly deacon Raymond Brady sub deacon and Sean O Reilly dean Saint Patrick’s College master of ceremonies. The sacred music was provided by the Cathedral Choir under the direction of Father ABC McGrath with Charlie McGriskin on the organ. Father Joe Dolan celebrated the 9 am Mass in the Convent while Father Ray Brady was the celebrant of the 10 children’s Mass in the Cathedral and Father John Maguire DI celebrated the 11:30 Mass while Father PJ McManus was the celebrant of the midnight Mass in Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn. Father Dan Gallogly celebrated the Midnight Mass in Saint Felim’s Hospital where Sister M Mercy was on the organ.
Among the entertainers to Saint Felim’s Hospital on Christmas Day were Paddy McEntee Pee Galligan Michael O Callaghan John Reilly Mel Doherty and Charlie Coyle. In the evening Mattie Hand and Stan Mullery staged a most enjoyable picture show.
The hilarious Desert Fool in the Town Hall starring past and present members of Cavan CBSI includes John O Connor pictured as the principal attraction.
January 9th 1965 On the front page Louis Blessing is pictured addressing the 1st Barman’s Association Dinner Dance in the new Ulster Arms ballroom.
The Rolling Stones create bedlam on tour of Ireland that included two concerts in the Adelphi Cinema in Dublin and the Savoy Cinema in Cork in which the band played five numbers drowned out completely by the screams from the capacity audience many of them particularly girls storming the stage where security and Gardai had to intervene. Saint John’s Ambulance Brigade treated several of the patrons who fainted or who had gone totally hysterical. In Cork the scenes in Dublin were repeated with members of the audience pelting the British group with jelly beans.
Death of the great Jimmy O Dea at the age of 66 in Saint Steven’s Hospital Dublin after a long battle with cancer. He was one of Ireland’s greatest comedians and formed a great partnership with Maureen Potter in the famous Theatre Royal. In fact his last public appearance was when he attended the opening of the new Pantomime ‘Sinbad the Sailor’ in the Gaiety on Christmas Eve meeting all the cast and friends for the last time. On Christmas Day RTE screened a special tribute to the great man entitled the ‘Life and Times of Jimmy O Dea’. He was personal friend of President Eamonn De Velera and grew up with Taoiseach Sean Lemass being Best Man at Lemass’ wedding.
Kevitt Castle weather station report that a respectable 38.08 inches of rain fell on 213 days in 1964. It was one of the driest years on record and only for the blip of a record 6 inches of rain falling between 4th -9th of October it would have been the driest since records began.
Patrick Sullivan son of the late Mr and Mrs Sullivan dies in Baltimore USA. He is survived by his brothers Joey and Barney in New York. While his sister Mary Bremies died on the 20th of December in New York and is survived by Barney and Joey in New York.
Same Week: “The Desert Fool is A Riot” stars of the show are Mel Doherty, John O Connor, Phil Murray, Joe Connolly, Gene Cullivan, Séamus McCormack, Hugo Cafferty, Paddy McNamara, Eamonn and Oliver Higgins. Star item is Cavan’s own Bachelors Paddy Lyons, Michael Rafferty and Dessie Maguire. Chorus: Paddy Smallhorne, Terry Brady, Martin Clarke, Michael Walsh, Liam Cooke, Peter McGinnity. Arabs are Brian Sullivan, Paddy McNamara, Oliver O Donnell, Hugo Cafferty, Patsy Smith, Joe Hill, Jimmy Mulcahy, Matt Donnelly and Michael Smith. Orchestra Jackie Fitzpatrick, Dermot Smith, Miss Scanlon with pupils Helena Smith, Bridget Finegan, Nuala Lee, and Helen Conaty. Eamon Brady is on the drums while Eileen Morgan is once again the pianist. Script and Production are by Father Torlac O Reilly, Mel Doherty and John O Connor. Stage Managers Joe Cullivan, Greg Sheridan, Joe and Peter Galligan. Effects are by Paddy Ronaghan and Stan Mullery while Oliver Smyth is in charge of the lights.
Cavan Barman’s Association is the event of the year with 230 people attending their 1st annual Dinner Dance in the Ulster Arms. Ken Browne is Chairman, Francis McDermott Treasurer and Veronica Brady (Sharkey ) is the Secretary. Photographs on both front and back page feature Louis Blessing (Chairman of the Licensed Vintners)
Cavan News Items Finn The Fool and other items print Page 12.
January 16th 1965 Sensation as Terence O Neill the Ulster Prime Minister invites Sean Lemass to Belfast for the first ever meeting of the two heads of state. O Neill had informed the British Government of his intention before the meeting.
Cmdt Benny Sullivan MD leaves for United Nation’s duty in Cyprus with the advance party of the 4th Infantry Battalion. He is a member of the famous Sullivan family from Cavan town.
The Maloney Family Solicitors buy ‘Windermere’ Cootehill Road for £4,800.
Death of Helen Leddy College Street. She was wife of Peter Post Office Cavan at Lisdarn Hospital. She was an extremely popular charitable woman and her death at such a young age is deeply regretted. She is survived by her sons daughter mother sister relatives and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Death of Margaret Miney at the residence of her brother Thomas Rossa Place. She was a native of Lacken and came to live in Rossa Place in recent years. She made many friends in Cavan and her death is a great shock to her neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Potahee cemetery.
Big billiard’s competition at Cavan CYMS with a top prize of £5 and a solid silver cup 2nd £3 and 3rd and 4th £1 each. Entries are 3/- and each game costs 2/-.
Kathleen Brady Francis Street will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Club in the Ulster Arms Hotel this week.
Sharp increase in prices at Cavan Fair with increases in cattle pigs and horses many of which were scarce and dear. Prices ranged from £8-10 dearer than the December fair. Whitehead bull calves £25-30 yearlings £40-50 Two year olds £65-75 springers £70-100 milch cows 55-65 mincers £40-50 working horses £55-60 ponies scarce and dear £35-45 carrying sows £35-42-10-0.
Death of PN Smith Solicitor Farnham Street at the age of 68 at a Dublin Private Nursing Home. Educated at Clongowes and Trinity College he later served in World War 1 where he was captured and taken prisoner by the Germans. Later he managed to escape and made his way safely back to Cavan. He qualified as a Barrister in 1920 and was admitted as a Solicitor in 1923 succeeding his father Louis Smith Crown Solicitor for Cavan who died in 1923 and took over as principal of Louis CP Smith and Company Solicitors Cavan. He was Father of Cavan Bar Association and President of Cavan Agricultural Show for many years. He was a member of Cavan Urban District Council for a long period and was President and founding member of Cavan Fine Gael party. He was an outstanding golfer and was a past Captain of County Cavan Golf Club. He had a very fertile brain and his views were sought on historical as well as economic matters pertaining to the well being of the state. He had a commanding old world charm and presence. He was the founding member of Cavan Boy Scout’s 2nd Troupe and was actively involved with John Donohoe in the welfare and running of the scouts. He was commander in chief of the reserve force of county Cavan LDF during the Emergency from 1939-1945. Among the dignitaries at the Removal from Dublin were James Dillon leader of Fine Gael and the Opposition Jerry Sweetman TD Justice Cecil Lavery TF O Higgins SC TD Paddy O Reilly TD Professor WD Finlay and General Richard Mulcahy. The remains were received at the Cathedral by Father Patrick J Gargan CC. There was a packed attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral celebrated by Father Philip Walsh CM nephew Fathers PJ McManus was deacon while Phelim McGovern was sub deacon. Father PJ Gargan was master of ceremonies and there was a large attendance of clergy and distinguished visitors from the legal and political professions. The chief mourners were Mrs PJ Walsh Dublin Dore Smith Cavan Rev P Walsh and Patrick Walsh Dublin nephews. Burial took pace later in Saint Felim’s cemetery Ballinagh.
January 23rd 1965 De La Salle Brothers entertain the De La Salle team winners of last summer’s Urban League final at Saint Felim’s school. Pictured are Rev Brother Cyril trainer Brother Ultan and captain Micheal ‘Moucher’ Galligan along with his team mates.
Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhain 1965 Honary Presidents Dr Brian Galligan and Brian Coleman Vice President Micheal Galligan Saint Felim’s Hospital and Paddy Woods Saint Phelim’s Place Chairman Seamus De Faoite Vice Chairman Sergeant Michael Twoomey Joint Secretaries Vera Bohan and Francis McDermott Treasurer PJ Carroll Assistant Treasurer Mel Doherty. Committee Patsy Maloney Miss R Butler May O Reilly Mrs O’ Reilly and M/S Bennie Hannigan Sean Sharkey and Kevin Downey. It was unanimously decided to invite Donal O Morain Chairman of Gael Linn to the annual dinner dance on Saint Patrick’s night where he will be guest of honour.
Big turn out for the silver and gold fainne examinations in the De La Salle School with sessions on both Saturday morning and afternoon.
Johnny Smith of Kilnavara is pictured with his star greyhound ‘Son of Lulu’ who will run in the Irish Derby at Clonmel. Cavan Bridge Club N/S Surgeon Cullen and Maggie Hickey tie with Jim Burke and H Carthy E/W Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey. The Howell competition was won by Peggy Willock and Jim Rafter.
January 30th 1965 Most Rev Dr William Conway Archbishop of Armagh is appointed a Cardinal and will receive his red hat from Pope Paul VI in Rome on February 22nd. Great rejoicing throughout the land as he becomes the first native of Belfast to receive the honour and the youngest at age 52 Archbishop of Armagh to be appointed a Cardinal. Archbishop John Heenan of Westminster is also named as a new Cardinal.
Death of Sir Winston Churchill dies at his home in London in his 91st year. He is described as ‘England’s greatest ever man’. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh lead the tributes and he will be accorded as State funeral from Saint Paul’s Cathedral in London. “Immortal”, “Untamed Warrior” “Colossus” are some of the tributes paid to him. He will be buried at Blaydon cemetery just a mile from the home of his birth at Blenheim Castle.
Cyril Anderson (Driver) and John Cosgrove (Navigator) are winners of the Cavan Motor Rally2nd Mervyn Johnston and D Walsh 3rd Colm Smith and P Trapp. The winners averaged an impressive 20 mph over the difficult 37 mile course.
This is the first in the 10 series rallies and the leaders on the board are Cyril Anderson Mervyn Johnston followed by Colm Smith.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs W Crean ‘Sunnymeade’ Cathedral Road on the death of her sister Mrs Robert Halloran at the City Hospital in Belfast.
The Mighty Avons Showband are appearing for the first time on Radio Eireann’s 17 Club while lead singer Larry Cunningham is a guest on the popular RTE ‘Jamboree Show’ next Wednesday.
‘Windermere’ Drumalee is sold in trust to Sean V Kelly Solicitors for an impressive £4,800. Murphy/Quinn were the auctioneers and Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitors had carriage.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Alice Elliott 57 Church Street and Paddy Dunne Moynehall on the death of their mother Mrs Margaret Dunne Johnstown Delvin county Westmeath. Funeral from Killulagh Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/W H Carthy and R McGrath. Howell Cup winners were Mr and Mrs Jim Beirne.
Doctor B Ghatalia will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms.
Death of Susan Galligan late of Banahoo at the residence of her daughter Kathleen Reilly Ashe Street. She is survived by her sister daughter brother and grandchildren. Funeral from the Cathedral was large and representative with burial later in Drumavaddy.
Pictured at the recent Smith’s Garage dinner dance Miss M Kane assistant secretary Con P and Mrs Smith Miss M Donohoe Staff Secretary E Flood Vice Chairman Jimmy Mulcahy D Greenan Treasurer B Smith P Connolly Gerry Fitzmaurice Eamonn Brady and Dick Mulcahy.
February 6th 1965: Cavan Circuit Court opens with tributes to the late PN Smith Solicitor Farnham Street. Justice Dermot Dunleavy led the tributes and associated with his remarks were Tom Fitzpatrick President Cavan ~Bar Association Superintendent F McCague. Jack Binchey his friend employer and now partner for 14 years thanked everybody and spoke about the essential simplicity of the great PN who applied common sense to the most complex of problems. Jack pointed out that PN had a great regard for the youth and spoke of his kindness and decency even when the youngsters didn’t know he was assisting them. He had a great career and was a veteran of World War 1 as well as taking a leading part in leading the Reserve Force in county Cavan during the Emergency. He had no equal as an economist and his opinion was canvassed by people in the highest offices of the State. Alfred Myles Smith as next of kin thanked everybody for their kind remarks.
Over 100 old folks attend the gala dinner and entertainment in the Town Hall. Among the distinguished guests were Brother Ultan De La Salle school and John Anderson MA Headmaster of the Royal School. Seamus De Faoite was master of ceremonies with the musical and singing items contributed by a galaxy of local artistes including Benny O Rourke Jimmy Mallon Molly McGurk and Mel Doherty. Kathleen Lunn Chairman of the local Red Cross branch who organized the party returned thanks at the end of a memorable and most enjoyable evening.
Saint Louis Convent Monaghan Cavan branch hold their annual reunion and dinner in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are P Watters President Una Herron Secretary Kathleen McKenna Treasurer Mrs J Martin Miss Molly Finegan N McGovern Una McGovern Mrs Peter McDwyer President of the Loreto Past Pupils Union Mrs E McKiernan Mrs Vincent O Connor Mrs P McAdam and Miss B Keelan.NT.
County Cavan Golf Club 1965 President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Captain Doctor Dominic McCabe Secretary Paddy Fleming Treasurer Seamus Fox. Committee Tommy Aylmer Liam Bogue and Jack Brady Phil Cullivan Tom Hickey Leo McDonald Brendan J Murray Edward T O Hanlon PJ O Neill and Dr FPE Smith.
After the confraternity devotions and benediction in the Cathedral on Wednesday the 3rd of February celebrated by Father PJ McManus CC the members of the large congregation had the traditional blessing of the throats on the feast of Saint Blasise.
The famous ‘Moonlight Players; from Castletara are revived and will present their new play ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ written by their producer Joe Reilly in Killoughter Hall on the first Sunday in Lent and in Lower Lavey on the second Sunday in Lent.
Onwards and upwards for the Mighty Avons after their appearance on Radio Eireann and ‘Country Jamboree on RTE as they pack out the Town Hall for the Mineral Water’s Staff Dance. The hall was beautifully decorated and spots were given out for each dance.
Sympathy is extended to Walter Little on the death of his sister Mrs Olive Hannigan Sarsfield Road Clontarf. Funeral from Saint John’s Church of Ireland Longford to the family burial ground.
Death of James Quinn in Cookestown. He was the proprietor of the ‘Eagle Bar’ for many years and later bought the ‘Old Globe Hotel’ in Main Street opposite Maurice Brady’s . He is survived by his wife and family.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Beirne and Jim Rafter E/W Mr and Mrs McCarthy.
Cavan Gaels 1965: Chairman Paddy Conaty, Vice Chairman Tommy Gilroy, Secretary Sean Galligan, Assistant Secretary Tommy Hughes and Treasurer Tommy Garvey.
February 13th 1965 Second summit as Terence O Neill and his officials travel to Dublin for prolonged talks lasting over four hours with the Taoiseach Sean Lemass and member of the Cabinet in Iveagh House.
The legendary James Donoghue from College Street the oldest serving linotype operator in the world is presented with a gold watch at the annual dinner of Cavan’s Anglo Celt in Crover House. James has served over 67 years as a linotype operator in the Anglo Celt and the directors and staff paid tribute to this grand old man. Gerry Kelly Connolly Street who has served over 58 years in the Celt as a machine operator was also the recipient of a presentation. James replied by singing his party piece ‘Sweet Genevieve’. Sean Sharkey Chairman of the social committee of the Anglo Celt presided.
Sudden death of Danny Smith Publican and Merchant Butlersbridge. He was a native of Corriga Crosskeys and was only 55. He was an outstanding footballer with Cavan Slashers winning three senior county championship medals. He was extremely well known throughout county Cavan and his pub was a frequent stop for visitors passing through the Bridge. He purchased the premises from Vincent Bartley in 1941 and built a thriving business known throughout the area and beyond for its excellent beverages and gentle and courteous atmosphere. He is survived by his wife two sons Con Assistant Secretary Cavan County Board GAA and former Cavan and Ulster footballer Kevin who is a Solicitor in Dublin and two daughters together with his mother brothers and sister. There was an overflow attendance at the Requiem Mass in Saint Aidan’s Church with burial in the New cemetery.
Death of Harriett Niblock College Street at Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan. She was a member of a very old Cavan family who were deeply respected and deservedly popular. There was a capacity attendance at the Service from Saint John’s Parish Church Cavan to the New cemetery on the Dublin Road.
Garda Pat Gaffey son of Garda Bill and Susan Gaffey Church Street makes national headlines when he cleverly intervenes to stop the Ormond Cinema in Greystones from being robbed for the third time in 10 days. Pat foiled the thieves one man and one woman who were escaping with 5,000 cigarettes and arrested them.
Sympathy is extended to Mary McCarthy from Farnham Street on the death of her sister Teresa Glennon Kilmer Balivor county Meath . She was extremely well known and popular in the area being the mother of four children.
Cavan Bridge Mrs H Carthy and E Roe E/W Miss A Kelly and Ann McEneaney.
Angela Clarke will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society next week in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Cavan Fair Good demand with prices well up on the previous fair. Yearlings £38-48 2 year olds £60-65 3 year olds £65-75 milch cows £55-65 mincers £35-45 calves heifers £20-24. Working horses £40-45 ponies £25-35 colts and fillies £40-50 knackers £35-50. Carrying sows £35-40 casseogs £32.50 to £37-.50 and bonhams £10-14 per pair.
~Variety musical comedy act for ‘Tops of Breffni’ talent competition. Firms organizations clubs are invited to submit a team for the competition which commences in the Town Hall on the first Sunday in Lent. Same adjudicators for all first round clashes. Cash and trophies for the winners of each category. Enquiries to Mary McGoldrick NT Poor Clare Convent Cavan. All proceeds will go to the Poor Clare School building fund.
February 20th 1965 Death of McGearty nee Reilly?? Butlersbridge. Survived by her husband Michael family brother relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge to Saint Aidan’s cemetery on the Clones Road.
Death of Anne Reilly Poles wife of Edward Reilly nee Flood at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Survived by her husband sons daughters brothers sisters and a wide circle of family and friends. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of the well known John Sheridan Butlersbridge on Thursday 18th February 1965 at Saint Phelim’s Hospital at the early age of 57 after a long illness. He was one of the oldest and most respected people in the Bridge and was a former star footballer with Saint Aidan’s GFC. For many years he worked in McCarren and Company cycling in and out in all weathers. He is survived by his wife Lily five sons Tom John Oliver Niall and Brendan four daughters Margie Kathleen Maura Cora. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’s church where the members of the local club formed a guard of honour with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated.
“For Bicycles and Prams Guns Ammunition Fishing Tackle and after sales service call to Lee Brother’s Bridge Street.”
“Church Amplification JF McMahon RE. Specialists in all types of amplification. 10 Church Street Enniskillen”
Annual door to door collection for the Blind will be taken up by the Cavan Branch Finance Committed in the coming week. All are asked to contribute generously.
Don McMullin continues to expand ‘The Rival’s Inn’ formerly Paddy Smith’s ‘Railway Hotel’ by acquiring the adjacent premises owned by Mr Loughran for £2,525. Eddie O Gorman Main Street was the Auctioneer while Sean Kelly had carriage.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/W Peggy Willock and Muriel Doherty. Session each week in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Philip McConnell 2 Ashe Street a Superintendent in the Inland Fisheries Trust in charge of Lough Sheelin and the surrounding area will give a lecture and film show at the annual general meeting of Cavan Angler’s Club.
February 27th 1965 Income from VAT surpasses all expectations netting the exchequer an impressive £13,662,000 in the first year of operation. Dr Ryan Minister for Finance announced in the Dail.
Pope Paul VI and the College of Cardinals confirm William Conway Archbishop of Armagh and twenty seven other applicants as cardinals at their consistory in Rome where the Belfast native received his red hat to now be numbered among the 103 princes of the Church. Sean Lemass the Taoiseach represented the Irish people at the ceremony in the Vatican Palace.
Jimmy McEntee Church Street and formerly of the ‘Bhreifne Bar 57 Main Street is the guest of honour of D Company FCA as he retires from his post of Captain of the Company after 25 years dedicated distinguished service. Later Cmdt Jim Scanlon Officer Commanding D Company presented Jimmy with an inscribed solid gold wrist watch.
Cavan Golf Club. Presentation to Phil Lawlor Junior at Social in the Club. On Tuesday film show ‘Two To Play’ featuring Christy O Connor competing in the ‘Sweet Afton’ and Master’s in Augusta sponsored by PJ Carroll and Company Dundalk with admission 2/-.
Death of John Brady Wolfe Tone Street. He was one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected residents. Veteran of the First World War 1914-1918 he later worked as a Clerk in TJ Smith’s Solicitor’s Main Street. He is survived by one nephew Joey Brady Wolfe Tone Street.
Great victory for Cavan Bridge Club as Cyril Arnold and Father Sean Reilly Saint Patrick’s College win the Open Bridge Competition in Bettystown sponsored by The Gate Bridge Club Drogheda. At the conclusion of the competition the Cavan pair were presented with the prestigious McQuillan Cup.
The ever popular Mighty Avons create another record when giving their services free they attract the biggest crowd ever to attend a dance in the Town Hall. So successful was the function that the organizers were able to send £300 to the Irish Red Cross for ‘Freedom From Hunger’.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan and E/W Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Trophies for the forthcoming talent contest ‘The Tops of Breffni’ donated by the Smith Motor Group are on display in Provider’s window. Pictured is Eamonn Kelly son of the manager of Provider’s Stephen Kelly admiring the silverware.
March 6th 1965 Cardinal Archbishop of Armagh returns in triumph from Rome where he is met at Dublin Airport by An Taoiseach Sean Lemass The Tanaiste Mr McEntee Oliver Moran Minister for Lands and Frank Aiken Minster for External Affairs. :Later the new Cardinal tours his home Diocese of Armagh where the crowds were so dense and pressing on the safe passage of the car and the cardinal that he had to stick his hand out the window so that his adoring parishioners could kiss his ring !
Vincent Dowling leading actor with the Abbey Theatre will adjudicate at Cavan Drama Festival. He is a star of radio TV and films and recently starred in ‘Young Cassidy’ a film about the early years of Sean O Casey the well known Irish playwright. The Festival commences on Sunday the 14th March 1965.
Big increase for Rate and Rent collectors at Cavan UDC as a result of the National Wage Agreement. The collectors are to get an increase of 12 ½ % or £115 per annum bringing their salaries up to £675 per annum for this particular round.
Cavan Engineering hold their 1st Staff Dance in the Town Hall. Pictured are the organizing committee Sean Sharkey H Scherfenberg representing his father Mr K Dowd Miss M Clarke Secretary P Henley Chairman Joey Browne Joint Treasurer Pat Hand S Browne Assistant Secretary J O Rourke J Sexton B Hynes and H Deniger.
March 6th 1965 Joe and Mary Pryce, Brother Ultan and Brendan Dunne are pictured at the Boy Scouts Musical Society Annual Dinner in the Ulster Arms.
Baskets made by the blind people of county Cavan are on sale nationwide. The number of visits by the Instructor Eileen Lynch 79 Church Street continues to increase and more funding is called for in the annual door to door collection for the National Council for the Blind in Cavan and surrounding areas.
Sir Roger Casement is given a State funeral in Dublin after his remains were released by the British authorities. The Irish patriot who was hanged for treason sabotage and espionage in 1916 at Pentonville prison London. His remains were taken from the Pro Cathedral after solemn Requiem Mass and carried by six NCOs with the lead coffin draped in the Tricolour carried on a gun carriage through the thronged streets of Dublin to his final resting place at Glasnevin cemetery
William Britton former Manager of the Munster and Leinster Bank (AIB) has died at his residence in Bray county Wicklow. He is a former winner of the AAA title for hammer throwing. Funeral took place to Little Bray cemetery.
First signs of spring as young Noel and his sister Eileen Lee gather primroses in the snow and leave them with the Editor of the Anglo Celt.
Cavan Bridge Doctor PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Mrs Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Ladie’s Golf 1965 in Ulster Arm’s Hotel. President Dorie Smith Captain Carmel McDonald Secretary Muriel Doherty Treasurer Joan O Hanlon Handicap Secretary Kathleen Morgan. Committee Mrs Aylmer Cissie Blessing Kathleen Brady Molly Finegan Kitty Jenkins Kathleen Kenny Eileen Lynch Connie McEntee and Bridie Smyth.
Vera Brady’s Fashion and Bridal show attracts a capacity, captivated audience to Cavan Town Hall.
March 13th 1965 Dr BT Cullen Open Bridge Tournament is won by Dublin pair Mrs RH Watchern and J Lane 2nd TG O Riordan and J Mullen. There was an entry of 96 playing 24 tables.
Patrick McGoohan star of screen TV and radio has Mohill connections. The only boy of a family of five he was born in America but returned with his parents Thomas and Mrs McGoohan in 1932. After a number of years on the farm in Mohill they emigrated to Sheffield and later London where he now lives. He took a leading role in Brendan Behan’s ‘The Quare Fella’ and is the star of the present hit series on TV ‘Danger Man’.
Charlie Gallagher and Gabriel Kelly the latter for the second successive year are included in the All Star Football selection sponsored by ‘Gaelic Weekly’. Team John Geraghty Galway Gabriel Kelly Cavan Noel Tierney Galway Peter Darby Meath Enda Colleran Galway Paddy Holden Dublin Frank Lynch Louth Mick O Connell Kerry Mick Reynolds Galway Cyril Donlon Galway Mattie McDonagh Galway Mickey Kearns Sligo Sean O Neill Down Charlie Gallagher Cavan and Paddy Doherty Down.
Cavan County Board Hurling Chairman TJ O Reilly Vice Chairman PJ O Neill Treasurer Paddy Donohoe Secretary TP O Reilly. Organizer Cavan town area Brother Cyril De La Salle School.
Patsy Sheils and Vincent O Connor are the winners of the Nine Hole Stroke competition at County Cavan Golf Club.
Mountnuggent the Cavan Junior Champions take on local club Drumalee in the County Junior League Final replay at Breffni Park on Sunday the 14th of March 1965. Admission is 2/- and the sideline is 1/- extra.
Paddy O Reilly Church Street takes on Joe McCusker Main Street in the Final of the CYMS Billiard’s Handicap in the Clubrooms on Sunday. Visitors are cordially invited to attend.
Sympathy is extended to Mary Glavey Chiropodist Drumalee Cavan on the death of her father John Glavey Athlone at Portuncula Hospital Ballinasloe. Funeral took place to Glenowen cemetery.
Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan will hold dancing exhibitions at vantage points throughout the town on Saint Patrick’s Day followed by an all star dress dinner and ceilidhe in the Ulster Arms Hotel at which new local ballad group the Breffni Balladeers will make their debut.
Death of Paddy O Reilly Drumelis. He was an old and respected resident. He is survived by his nieces and nephews. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Burke E/W Ann Kelly and Anne McEneaney.
Prices remain well up at Cavan Fair but sluggish demand reported in all sectors. In the horse trade there was a noticeable fall off in the price of knackers.
Death of the very well know highly popular Garda Sergeant Patrick J McGrath 3 Saint Phelim’s Place and latterly since his retirement Bray county Wicklow at the age of 62. He joined the Garda at their inception in 1922 and served in Trim Tullamore Kildare New Ross and Dundrum county Tipperary. He came to Cavan as Sergeant in 1944 and was the Weights and Measures Inspector in Cavan for 20 years until his retirement in 1964. He was an outstanding horticulturist and won the Cavan Urban Council best garden award every year since its inception. He was an outstandingly courteous man and easy to speak to and approach for advice. He is survived by his wife and three daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Our Lady Queen of Peace Bray to Saint Peter’s cemetery Little Bray.
Pope Paul tells pilgrims in Saint Peter’s Rome that under an edict of the Vatican Council all ceremonies in the Catholic Church will discontinue in Latin and the local language will be used heralding in a new era of spiritual renewal within the Catholic Church.
March 20th 1965:Paddy O Reilly beats Gene McCusker (pictured) in CYMS Billiards Handicap before a capacity crowd in the Clubrooms ‘The Hut’ Farnham Street. Father P J Gargan(Donor) presented the trophy.
Alexei Leonov becomes the first man to walk in space when he leaves the Russian space ship to walk around in space attached to the space ship by a life line. Alexei moved as far away from the space craft as five meters travelling at the same speed in airless space of 17,500 miles per hour. The Pilot of the space craft was 19 year old Pavel Beyayev.
Two local candidates in the forthcoming General Election are John O Rourke UDC a trade union official from 9 Jubilee Terrace and now employed by McCarren and Company standing for Labour and John Tully Glenconnor Castletara bidding to put back the clock and recapture his old seat for Clann Na Poblachta.
The Breffni Balladeers starring Patricia McFeeley Matt Donnolly Ben Gaffney and Peter and Joe Galligan make their stage debut at the well supported and most enjoyable dress ceilidhe and dinner in the Ulster Arms sponsored by Cumainn Rinnce and Cabhan
A very young Joseph Tilson Drumsilla Butlersbridge (Pictured) catches the first trout of the season a 3 ½ lbs brown trout on a copper spoon bait spinning at Killykeen Lough Oughter.
Ulster beat Connaught 0-19 to 0-15 in a thrilling Railway Cup Final at Croke Park. Ulster who were winning their third title in a row trailed Connaught at the interval 0-9 to 0-6. Ulster scored the last seven points all recorded in the last seven minutes with Paddy Doherty scoring five of the seven and twelve of the total. Cyril Donlon scored ten points for Connaught all from placed balls. Scorers Paddy Doherty 0-12 Sean O Connell Derry 0-3 Charlie Gallagher J Carroll PT Tracey and Ray Carolan 0-1 each and Connaught replied per Cyril Donlon 0-10 all frees Mickey Kearns 0-3 Seamus Leydon and Joe Langan 0-1 each . Cavan representatives on the team were Gabriel Kelly Tony Morris Tom Maguire Ray Carolan and Charlie Gallagher.
Drumalee win their first ever football title as they are crowned Junior League champions with a last minute Donie Fay goal to beat Mountnugent the reigning Cavan Junior Champions 2-06 to 1-08. After so many disappointments particularly in recent years Drumalee after traiking all the way were given a life line when Paddy Lyons sent a high speculative ball to the Mountnuggent square and after a long deliberation between umpires and referee Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady the green flag went up. With only five minutes left Drumalee continued to press with their captain and centre half Tommy Molloy moving further and further upfield. Mountnuggent unperturbed swept upfield and Tom Lynch place Owen Connolly for a two point lead. Star wing half Michael Smith gained possession from the kick out and soloed forward to place Fergus McCauley who sent low and hard for goal, the ball was saved by Mountnuggent goalie Hanley but rebounded to Doney Fay who straight and through put Drumalee in the lead by one point with time almost up. Mountnuggent still had time to level the game and Tom Lynch stepped up to a free in front of the goal but the ball drifted wide. Drumalee :Tony Coyle, Oliver O Reilly, Sean Woods, S Reilly, Raymond Carroll, Tommy Molloy, Michael Smith, Frank Walsh, Tom Flynn, Michéal Greenan, Paddy Lyons, Fergus McCauley, Tommy Smith, Noel Donohoe and Doney Fay .Subs Andy McConnell for Noel Donohoe and Joey O Keefe for Frank Walsh. Sean Woods the well known Cavan balladeer and musician starred at full back for Drumalee and penned the following to the air of ‘I Don’t Mind If I Do’ to salute a momentous achievement by the Drumalee club.
Mountnuggent were conquered by Drumalee’s
sons
These fifteen young heroes like men they played up
The facts of their deed is the
Junior League Cup
Our boys dressed in white were a credit to
see
The cup that they won is ever so wee
Still Molloy he hoists it, that broth of a boy
Our hero and captain is Tommy Molloy
“Young Coyle in the nets had a vey sound
game.
For the Bridge men’s lone goal, sure he wasn’t to blame
Three men who were sound like the famed Cashel Rock
Were Olly Seamus and Sean our full back
Ray Carroll cleared his lines with his long
rakish kicks
Molloy fooled Mattie Cahill with ‘dummies’ and ‘flicks’
Wee Michael Smith gave a delightful display
His punts to the square caused much worry that day
Salute our midfielders Tom Flynn and Frank
Walsh
They caught many balls oer the head of Tom Lynch
Greenan defended when danger was near
Then turned to attack with the speed of a deer
McCauley has brains, he’s a shrewd little
gent
Pat Lyons excelled and the goal he was fleet
He set the Mountnuggent men back on retreat
‘Tis straight he can shoot with those two well groomed feet.
Tom Smith in the corner has courage and guts
One shot from Noel Donohoe went straight to the net
They injured his nose with a terrible crack
He had to retire but he vowed to come back
Good corner forwards are scarce so they say
Yet no corner back could curtail Donie Fay
At scoring from play or to drop oe’r a free
A genius at football ‘tis plain to be seen
O’Keeffe was called in for the injured Frank
Walsh
A towering young lad and his presence was felt
McConnell came in for the Bold Donohoe
But Noel returned as he vowed he would do
In Sport’s Page Arena, I told you we would
win
Some fellas scoffed it off like a half one of gin
Mountnuggent did play just the tune we did call
But the bigger they come, the harder they fall.
Sean Woods Drumalee to the air of ‘I don’t mind if I do’
“Gold leaf by Player’s Cigarettes now available at 3/5 for twenty.
Irish Banks announce the introduction of the five day week from March 29th 1965 in association nth the Irish Bank Official’s Union. Opening Monday to Friday 10-12:30 and 1:30-5 each day.
Increases ranging from 16.50%-18% for Higher Civil Servants. Salaries shoot up from £1,545 after 9 year increments to £2,060.
Cavan Bridge Club win the Team of Four North Easter Division and the Kelbourne Cup for the this successive year. Team Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College Gwyen Arnold Dr PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt. Mr Hunt is the President of the Irish Contract Bridge Association.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the 8 o clock morning Mass in the Cathedral and presides at the 11:30 on the feast of the National Apostle Saint Patrick. Father Felim McGovern was deacon Father PJ McManus sub deacon and master of ceremonies was Father PJ Gargan. Saint Patrick’s College and the Cathedral Choir joined forces singing the sacred liturgy while Father ABC McGrath was on the organ. PJ McManus celebrated the children’s 10 am Mass and gave the sermon in Irish.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Mary Connolly Chemist 58 Main Street Brigid and Kathleen Whelan Church Street on the death of their brother Richard Whelan Mohill.
Cavan Engineering Social Committee founded at meeting in ‘The Rival’s Inn’ President Mr Scharferg Chairman P Hanley Vice Chairman Jimmy Browne Secretary S Browne Treasurer Kieran Cullivan Assistant Secretary Sean Maguire. Committee Sean Sharkey M Sheils Pat Hand Ken Simpson C McGovern and P Reilly.
March 27th 1965 Senator Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor joins Paddy O Reilly Murmod Virginia seeking a seat for Fine Gael in the forthcoming General Election. He now joins local men John O Rourke 9 Jubilee Terrace standing for Labour and John Tully Glenconnor Castletara standing for Clann Na Poblachta.
Tractamotor’s Sales Limited announce the appointment of All Star Cavan footballer Gabriel Kelly to be their representative in the Baileboro area. Native of New Road Bailieboro Gabriel won a Connaught Minor Championship medal with Mayo in 1955 and represented the Mayo seniors in 1957 and 1958 before transferring to his native Cavan in 1959. He is a Cuchullain Press All Star for 1964 and 1965 winning 4 Railway Cup medals with Ulster two Ulster senior championship medals two McKenna Cup and one senior club championship with Bailieboro in 1964.
Sean O Hare seeks the reinstatement of Butlersbridge as a Junior team following their dismal year in senior and the retirement of the legendary Brian Myles and Ken Brown. Four other members of the famous 1963 Junior Championship team are no longer available to the Club. TP O Reilly County Board Chairman says that the Intermediate grade is full and Butlersbridge have no option but to drop all the way from senior to junior.
Sundrive Players Dublin with ‘A Doll’s House’ are the winners of the Open Section and Dr Patrick J Lyons trophy at Cavan Drama Festival with an overall mark of 89. Ashbourne Dramatic Society are once again the winners of the AOH Cup with ‘Autumn Fire’ scoring an impressive 85 points. Terry Martin Holy Faith Past Pupils Glasnevin Dublin is best actor while Patsy Maloney Strand Player’s Dublin is best actress. Silver medals to Airmid O Hanlon Cavan Dramatic Society Sean Smith Rush CYMS Noel Whelan 33 Players and Patrick Scanlon Prosperous Dramatic Society Kildare.
Jackson’s Garage starring Mel Doherty take on Crosserlough in the first round of the new talent competition ‘The Tops of Breffni’ in the Town Hall. Cavan Ceolteoiri will take on Saint Felim’s Hospital Killinkere will take on Breffni Minstrels Cavan Shop Assistants V The Barmen. Tickets on sale at Saint Clare’s and Saint Felim’s Boy’s School.
Cavan Bridge at the Ulster Arms Hotel N/S Peggy Willock and Jim Leonard E/W Surgeon BT Cullen and Owen McGovern. Beginners session commences this week.
Death of the great Joe Doherty 17 Saint Brigid's Terrace at the age of 74. Native of Edgeworthstown where he had his own bakery He came to Cavan to work with Pat McDonnell's Bakery. Very popular long serving Caretaker of Cavan CYMS. Gifted actor and musician. He painted all the elaborate sets for his shows and was also a keen breeder of champion pigeons and canaries. Celebrated the Golden Jubilee of his marriage just two years ago.
April 3rd 1965 280 candidates for the upcoming General Election seeking 143 seats in Dail Eireann.
On the proposition of Seamus Dolan seconded by Andy O Brien NT and Paddy Conaty Cavan County Council agree to sell the old CIE/GNR Station House and buildings to May Robert’s Pharmaceutical Distribution who are going to set up a distribution centre in Cavan that will employ up to 40 people.
Loreto College win the Ulster College’s debating championship in Omagh sponsored by Muintir Na Tire and will represent Ulster in the All Ireland series. Barbara Keating Loreto Cavan was voted the best speaker with Ann Holland and Una O Reilly completing the team.
‘Frolics-Will Ye Quit’ packs in the crowds in Saint Joseph’s Hall Ballyjamesduff with patrons flocking the award winning show each night to hear John McBreen sing his own composition ‘A Tribute to John F Kennedy’ other solo artistes include Marie Brady Paul Clerkin Kay McEntee and Jack Brady.
The O Grady Sisters Quartette give a recital for the Cavan Ladie’s ICA Choir in Loreto College. Geraldine O Grady former leader of the Radio Eireann Symphony Orchestra is supported by Sheil O Grady on the violin Moya O Grady Cello and Ely O Grady on the piano.
The property of the late M Marron 52 Church Street is sold at Private Auction for £5,200 to Senator Tom Fitzpatrick who was buying in trust. PJ O Reilly was the Auctioneer and LCP Smith had carriage of sale.
Stephen Cahill formerly Drumavaddy and latterly College Street dies at the residence of his son in Dundalk. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Matthew’s cemetery Drumavaddy.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Surgeon PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Jim Rafter and Dermot Morgan.
April 10th 1965 Polling in the General Election on Thursday was very heavy helped by a beautiful warm sunny spring like day. As the Anglo Celt were going to press the state of the parties was Fianna Fail 62 Fine Gael 43 Labour 20 Clann Na Poblachta 1 and Independents 2. Red letter day for Senator Tom Fitzpatrick who was elected for the first time to Dail Eireann. Cavan first count Paddy Smith Fianna Fail 6,758 elected Tom Fitzpatrick 5,408 Seamus Dolan Fianna Fail 5,145 Paddy O Reilly Fine Gael 4,643 John Tully Clann Na Poblachta 4,475 and Johnny O Rourke Labour 981. When Johnny O Rourke was eliminated 500 of his votes transferred to John Tully and with Paddy O Reilly Fine Gael being next eliminated his votes brought in his running mate Tom Fitzpatrick and John Tully who will represent Cavan in the 16th Dail along with poll topper Paddy Smith Fianna Fail.
There was only 2.89 inches of rain on 18 rainy days in March 1965 while the total in March 1964 was 3.50 on 18 rainy days.
Julie Andrews wins her first Oscar as best actress for her lead role in ‘Mary Poppins’ while ‘My Fair Lady’ wins the award for best film.
Saint Patrick’s College win the Senior and 2nd in the Junior Ulster College’s Cross Country over a very hilly course at Downpatrick Racecourse. The senior team was P McMorrow Captain 14th F Boylan 11th J Murphy 13th Oliver Kelly 15th S Gilroy 16th A Leatham Andrew McEntee and D O Reilly. Frank Brady was the best placed Cavan athlete finishing 5th in the Junior contest.
Jackson’s Garage and Kingscourt both pictured are the early heat winners in the Tops of Breffni Talent Contest in a packed wildly enthusiastic Town Hall.
Father D Mulligan CSSR will conduct the one day retreat sponsored by Loreto Past Pupils Union at the college on Sunday.
Rev Terence P Cunningham the well known historian and professor in Maynooth College will give the Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne lecture entitled ‘Cavan and The Famine’ in the new Ulster Arms Ballroom in Cavan. The Bhreifne Journal edited by Father Frank McKiernan is now on sale with 60 of its 120 pages devoted to a biography of General Philip Sheridan who was born and reared in Killinkere county Cavan. Other articles include ‘The Burning of Ballinagh’ and ‘The Grattan Family in Cavan’
Willie Scott and B Thompson from Corlurgan are pictured after landing two specimen trout from Lough Gowna where Willie reports that the fishing has been excellent since the first Sunday in March.
Saint Aidan’s Dramatic Troop present J Molloy’s ‘The Wood of the Whispering’ in a packed to capacity Saint Aidan’s Hall. Comedy sketches and songs were sung by Philip McKiernan and Philip McCaffrey while the interval music was supplied by the McPhillips Paddy and Eddie. The MC was J Foynes
Joe Carroll dies in Keynsham Bristol. A Native of Creighan Terrace Cavan, he is survived by his wife 3 brothers Packy, George and Frank and 2 sisters Lily and Maisie.
Julie Andrews wins an Academy award for best actress in the musical ‘Mary Poppins’ while ‘My Fair Lady’ is voted best film.
April 17th 1965: Long count is over as Fianna Fail tie with the rest of the parties 72 each. With the help of the three Independents Sean Lemass is elected Taoiseach for the 3rd time as his opponent James Dillon Fine Gael retires to the back benches on account of his advancing years. In the vote for Taoiseach the Labour Party abstained and gave Lemass an unexpected victory handsome victory of 25.
Terence S Smith (Historian) Annally House and late of 60 Main Street Cavan presents a map of Cavan town and District around Lough Erne (1591) and a Chairman’s Bell engraved with reference to the Charter of Incorporation of the Town of Cavan in 1610 to Cavan UDC. He gave a lecture on the civic history of the town which is carried in full in the Anglo Celt “after the abolition of the Corporation of Cavan another Municipal body Cavan Town Commissioners was established in 1837 and in 1855 Cavan Borough Commissioners succeeded by Cavan Town Commissioners until the establishment of Cavan Urban Council in 1900. In 1909 Cavan Town Hall was erected which was opened with great pomp ceremony and celebrations on 19th January 1910. Pictured are Maurice Jackson, Johnny O Rourke, Dermot McCarthy (County Manager), Paddy Gaffney (Town Surveyor), Carmel McDonnell (Town Clerk), Joe McGovern, Johnny Walsh, Timmy Murphy and John Murray. Terence S Smith is the author of ‘The Civic History of The Town of Cavan’ is a former Chartered Secretary with Cavan County Council where he had been employed since 1915 just a year after the death of his father Michael J Smyth former Chairman of Cavan UDC and a merchant at 60 Main Street where Terence was born in 1899. Terence S or ‘Teddy’ as he is known to his family and friends has numerous articles published in historical journals and papers throughout the world. He is brother of Michael ‘Mick’ Smyth 60 Main Street Tommy Electrician Butlersbridge Paddy a qualified radio officer Colwyn Bay Wales and now service man at Smyth’s. He is brother of Alice McConnell 2 Ashe Street Kathy Conaty Publican Connolly Street and Teresa clerk typist and author Clontarf Dublin.
Canon RCH Turkington MA is appointed Dean of Kilmore to succeed FW Grant BA. The new Dean was ordained in 1937 for the parish of Belturbet. He was later curate in charge of Castletara 1940 and was appointed Rector of Bailieborough in 1947. In 1955 he was appointed Rector of the Cathedral Parish of Ballintemple. Canon of Drumlease in Cathedral Chapter in 1957. Rev William John Mitchell is also appointed Canon of Cathedral Chapter.
“Varsity suits for boys and youths at Maurice Brady’s. Range of men’s suits from £6-19-6. Fitted suits to order from 15 guineas”
Farewell social and presentation to Ken Browne who is transferring from his position as barman in the famous ‘Ritz Bar’ owned by Phil and Nellie Gargan to Clones where he will manage Peadar Treanor’ select bar and lounge 6-7 Fermanagh Street next door to Mace phone Clones 82. Tickets costing 10/- are available from Francis McDermott Edward O Gorman’s and Veronica Brady ‘Rival’s Inn’.
George McClarey off13 and Liam Bogue off 15 win the Scotch Foursomes over 18 holes at County Cavan Golf Club.
Cavan Mineral Water’s in association with Batchelor’s launch sparkling orange and sparkling lemon to the North East Market which is licensed by O R Groves in association with Batchelor’s
Tom Fitzpatrick (Fine Gael), John Tully (Clann Na Poblachta) and Paddy Smith will represent Cavan in 18th Dail. Final State of the Parties Fianna Fail 72 seats Others 72 with Fine Gael 47 Labour 22 Clann Na Poblachta 1 and Independents 2.
Garda Patrick B O Dowd is promoted to Sergeant and transferred to Buncrana county Donegal. He was stationed in Cork before coming to Cavan eight years ago. He is a native of Strokestown county Roscommon.
Moonlight Player’s Castletara with ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ a play by local author Joe G Reilly from Drumcrave join with the ‘Mighty Avons’ Showband in a night of top class entertainment sponsored by Ballyhaise GFC in a full house at Cavan Town Hall.
Cavan Fair prices are up sharply. Yearlings £40-48 2 year old £55-65 3 year olds £70-85 milch cows £55-65 springers £70-90 white head bull calves £18-25. Working horses £50-60 ponies £35-40 colts and fillies £45-55 knackers £40-50 donkeys £6-10
April 24th 1965 Liam Cosgrove former Minister for External Affairs is elected to lead Fine Gael. He is son of WT Cosgrove former President of the Executive Council from 1922-1932. James Dillon former leader has retired due to his advancing years but promises to continue making his famous contributions to the 18th Dail from the Backbenches.
Paddy O Reilly the former Dail deputy from Murmod Virginia will seek a Seanad nomination on the Administrative panel while former Cavan All Ireland football star of 1933 and 1935 Louis Blessing who is President of Cavan Licensed Vintners has been nominated for the Industrial and Commercial panel by the National Vintner’s Association.
Double Diamond Beer are the sponsors of the international motor rally organized by the newly formed Cavan Motor Club. Billy Morris will be driving his famous mini cooper with his cousin Derek Morris the navigator. The rally over 62 miles will commence from the Town Hall finishing at The Sheelin Shamrock Hotel in Crover where the prize winning ceremony will take place.
Nine Hole play off of Stableford competition between Vincent O Connor (20)19 Nicky Smith (20) 19 and Niall Walsh (10)19.
Sales of Carroll’s Number 1 broadleaf cigarettes show an increase of 26 million in just one year. March 1964 there was 35,126,200 smoked while in March 1965 61,507,400 were smoked as the consumer showed preference for a milder tipped cigarette.
First time that English is used in the ceremonies in the Cathedral Easter ceremonies. The lessons from the Old Testament all came to liver for the first time as they were excellently and distinctly read in English by members of the Cathedral Choir Anselem Lovett Joe Connolly George V Maloney Junior and Dessie Maguire.
Death of Thomas Leddy Rosculligan . Member of an old distinguished Cavan family. Survived by his brothers and sisters. Funeral from the Cathedral Cavan to Killygarry cemetery.
Death of Jane A Mulligan Drumgola whose husband died many years ago. Well known farming family Mrs Mulligan was known for her Christian virtue and was an excellent neighbour and friend. Funeral from Saint John’s Parish Church Cavan was large and representative with burial later in Ballyhaise cemetery.
Easter ceremonies in the Cathedral as Father John Maguire celebrates the Mass of the Last Supper. Fathers Felim McGovern deacon Pat Brady sub deacon and Patrick J Gargan MC who also acted as cross bearer to the Altar of Repose. The Cathedral remained open until midnight. On Good Friday Bishop Quinn was chief celebrant with Fathers Torlac O Reilly ABC McGrath and Felim McGovern chanting the passion. The commentator was Father PJ McManus. The Easter Vigil was celebrated by Bishop Austin Quinn. Fathers Torlac O Reilly deacon Dan Gallogly sub deacon and MC Patrick J Gargan. Father PJ McManus led the way in the recitation and renewal of the Baptismal vows blessing of the Paschal flame. Father John Maguire DL was commentator. Bishop Quinn imparted the Apostolic Blessing at the conclusion of the Easter Vigil. Music throughout the Easter ceremonies was by the Cathedral Choir under the baton of Father ABC McGrath. Members of the Cathedral Choir read the lessons in English from the Old Testament much to the delight of the capacity attendances each day from Palm Sunday. The 8 am Mass on Easter Sunday was celebrated by Father PJ McManus CC while Father John Maguire DL was the celebrant of the 10 am children’s Mass and the last Mass at 11:30.
Patrick Fitzpatrick Rathcorrick well known farmer in the area. He was an outstanding neighbour and a great help to all his friends being always at the ready to give a hand. Survived by his wife Mary2 sons and 4 daughters. He was a brother of Father Matthew Fitzpatrick New York and Mrs A Boylan Church Street. Father ABC McGrath was the chief celebrant of the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry was one of the largest seen in recent years reflecting the popularity of the deceased and his family in the community.
“Brendan Young Cavan selling men’s ready to wear suits which were £12-10-0 and even £13-10-0 now only £10 to clear”
May 1st 1965 Cavan UDC will leave the maintenance of the dump in Breffni Park to Cavan GAA in order to save £100 per annum on the rates. The manage cuts the cost of housing repairs from £2,700 to £2,000 and because of the higher emigration rate the relief grant at Christmas is reduced from £960 to £800. Members of the Council decry the fact that they are carrying the County Council and having to impose a higher rate on the business people of the town as income from the County rates all but dries up.
Twenty year old Lorrain McCarren driver and Rose Marie O Donoghue navigator also twenty score a surprise victory in the Double Diamond Cavan Motor Rally. Alex Dempsey and Kevin Dolan were 2nd and Joe Fletcher and Tom Gorman 3rd. The rally which started from the Town Hall attracted 21 entries over a course of 61 miles. The rally finished at the ‘Sheelin Shamrock’ Hotel where the prizes were presented at a buffet supper.
Greg Sheridan makes his Ulster Minor Handball debut at Kingscourt when he partners Donal White Mullahoran in the Minor Softball and Patsy Hand in the Minor Hardball doubles in the first round of the Ulster Championship.
Cavan Golf Club Mrs Tommy Aylmer’s Prize won by Mrs Arnold Latt and Annie Brady Town Hall Street 2nd Kathleen Morgan and Cissie Blessing.
Death of Margaret Ryan Abbey Street just 6 months after the death of her husband Michael. They only celebrated the Golden Jubilee of their marriage in September 1964. She was known for her Christian piety and virtue being particularly charitable to those less well off in society. She was a member of many of the sodalities attached to the Cathedral. She is survived by her 3 sons Robert Patsy and Joseph and one daughter. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Paddy Smith TD and JC Molloy Irish Ambassador to Britain are the guests of honour at the Cavan Association dinner/dance in London.
Captain’s Prize at County Cavan Bridge Club won by N/S Mr and Mrs H Carthy E/W R McGrath and Owen McGovern.
Power of advertising in the Anglo Celt when “four 8 month old whitehead bull calves advertised by Packie Brady Coratubber sold to John O Reilly cattle dealer Alackan for £201 in less than 24 hours of publication”!
May 8th 1965 Rainfall in April was 2.64 inches on 24 rainy days while Kevitt Castle Weather Station reports that rainfall in April 1964 was 2.49 on 21 rainy days.
New CIE express bus service between Donegal and Dublin is launched with a stop in Cavan for fifteen minutes where passengers may be picked up.
County Cavan Pig Dealer’s Association hold their annual dinner in the Sheelin Shamrock Hotel. Pictured are Mrs A O Hanlon Johnny Smith Kate Malone Eamonn Malone Andy McGahon Honary Secretary and Brian Crowe. At back J McNally Carrickmacross P McNally George Crowe T McNally W Cox Rooskey P Sharkey and Mr and Mrs J Olwill.
Jackson’s Garage with a superb show masterminded by star performer and producer Mel Doherty win the first Tops of Breffni 1965 in the Town Hall when they beat an all star Saint Felim’s Hospital in a sell out highly charged Town Hall. Seamus McCormack was voted best comedian. The trophies were sponsored by the Smith Motor Group. Pictured at the presentation are Barry Cassin Adjudicator Una McGovern best actress Mel Doherty best producer Brother Ultan committee Stephen Kelly Provider’s PJ McManus Chairman Tops of Breffni Ken Hannon Kingscourt best compeer John O Connor best actor Seamus McCormack best comedian and Gerry Maguire committee.
1st Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupils Golf Outing to County Cavan Golf Club. Prizes for best nett and gross while the first five will represent the College in the Ulster College’s golf finals.
Cavan Bridge County Council Prize Dermot Morgan and FPE Smith tied with 21 points each.
Cavan News Items Father ABC McGrath is the celebrant at the largely attended Mass of Saint Joseph the Worker in the Cathedral on Saturday the 1st May 1965. May bushes and flowers were strewn across the entrances of many houses in the River Street College Street and Wolfe Tone Street area to welcome in the month of May the special month of the Virgin Mary who is also Queen of Ireland.
RA McGrath former member of the Bank of Ireland sells his dwelling house at Earlsvale Road for £4,025 in trust to John V Kelly Solicitor. Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage and Brian Murphy was the auctioneer.
Over 250 adult Irish speakers and school children will receive the Fainne at a special ceremony in the Town Hall on Saturday May 29th sponsored by .A ceilidhe will follow the presentations.
May 15th 1965 Jack Lynch Minister for Finance introduces his fist Budget to the 18th Dail. Old age contributory pensions will go up by a massive 10/- per week from the 1st January 1966 while all other Social Welfare rates will be increased by 5/- per week.
Loreto College win the Canon Hayes trophy at the All Ireland Macra Na Tuaithe public speaking school’s finals in Limerick. The winning team is captained by Ann Holland Ballinamore Una O Reilly Ballinagh and Barbara Keating whose father is a surgeon in Kenya and her mother is from Monaghan. Barbara won the Ulster individual public speaking award earlier in the year.
After decisively beating Arva away Drumalee put on a very poor show when the Arva side reaped revenge 1-5 to 3-7 in the return fixture at Breffni Park in the Intermediate League. The Junior League Champions were totally at sea for most of the hour and only a fight back led by the peerless Donie Fay put a shine on the score. In defence Tony Coyle was blameless and save after brilliant save shored up a most inadequate defence in which only Tommy Molloy Joe Browne and Ray Carroll played to their usual standard. Donie Fay was the outstanding forward and led a fight back near the end that never looked like overhauling an impressive Arva outfit. Scorers for the visitors S White 1-5 D Brady 2-1 and Joe Flaherty 0-1 Donie Fay with 1-4 and Tom Flynn 0-1 replied for a lackluster Drumalee.
Cavan Gaels ‘make hard work of beating Ballinagh in the Junior League clash at Breffni Park 1-4 to 0-3. The Gael’s had stars in Colm Smith and Brendan Keaney in the full back line Brian Tighe and Michael Walsh in the half back line. Only Terry Smith Eamonn McCormack and Larry Ready played to their normal high standard.
Tony Tighe Clones former Cavan All Ireland footballer is the winner of the Breifne trophy with 67 nett at County Cavan Golf Club Willie O Hanlon had the same score but an inferior back nine. Brian Murphy best gross 79.
Cavan will once again meet Donegal both in the Dr McKenna Cup and in the first round of the Championship which Cavan won in Irvinstown last year despite Donegal being far the best team. Cavan beat a lackluster Monaghan 1-18 to 0-5 in a one sided encounter at Breffni Park which was delayed by almost ½ an hour as Monaghan struggled to muster a team. Charlie Gallagher created a record when scoring 1-10 for the homesters.
Muriel Doherty is the lady in form at County Cavan Golf Club winning Molly Finegan’s well contested prize.
Tom Tierney opens Tierney’s new Centra Supermarket in Bailieboro as the self service trade sweeps the country. Tom has 12 years experience of the trade including two in his own store which he took over from his father John Tierney who founded the company 35 years ago. Tom is extremely popular in Bailieboro and is associated with many organizations most notably being leader of the local Red Cross unit. His mother who has 30 years experience of the trade will help Tom in the new Centra Self Service.
Death of well known local farmer and personality Patrick Monaghan Crubany on Monday last at an advanced age. He was extremely well known and very popular in the area and took a leading part in all of the activities in the Crubany district. He was most obliging and helped out on neighboring farms during the hay making. He is survived by his sons daughters and other relatives and a host of friends and neighbours. Father PJ McManus officiated at the well attended funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Butch Moore who was recently placed 6th in the Eurovision contest makes his first Cavan appearance in some time when he once again fronts the Capital Showband in the Sport’s Centre.
Death of the legendary Margaret Donohoe of Edenticlare at an advanced age in Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan. She was a well known and very popular figure in the community for many years. She was noted for her decency and charity never refusing to assist those in need or in want. The house was a well known meeting house for cards and ceilidhes in the area. She was widow of Dick Donohoe and mother of Molly O Brien Crubany and Dick Donohoe Edenticlare. Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry was packed to capacity for the funeral with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Well known Cavan playwright J G ‘Joe’ O Reilly who has written the popular3 act play being performed by the Moonlight Players Castletara in all of the local venues since the beginning of Lent has been informed by Radio Eireann that the play has been accepted for broadcast and should be on the air by the Autumn.
Death of Madge Gaffney Latt after a long illness borne with fortitude and courage at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. She was wife of Paddy Gaffney BE Town Surveyor and sister in law off JJ Smith the well known Cavan industrialist. She was extremely well known and highly respected being closely associated with many of the activities in the Cathedral She took a leading part in raising funds for the outfitting of the Cathedral and was also closely identified with the Saint Joseph’s Young Priests Society and the Apostolic Workers. She is survived by her husband Paddy BE 4 daughters Helen Murphy Madeline Doreen and Breda 3 sons Brian Patrick and Kevin and one grandchild Nichola Murphy. She was a sister of Mrs JJ Smith Lavey. There was a packed attendance in the Cathedral for the funeral Mass including over 60 clergy. Father Patrick J McManus CC was the chief celebrant with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Saint Patrick’s College Golfing Past Pupils Union hold their first outing at County Cavan Golf Club with Rev E P Tully (18) winning the Paul Galligan trophy with a superb 72 2nd Rev John Maguire (22) with 74 and 3rd Rev Ray Brady (22) with 75. Hubert Duffy playing off 5 won the Gross with 75 and there were 30 entries.
May 22nd 1965 Changing face of Cavan with development work by Onslow Bredin James Bredin and Sons at Earlsvale Road where a development of eight houses is being built just opposite the Cathedral while the famous Railway Bridge on Farnham Road is being removed by Cavan County Council for safety purposes and work will be ongoing for the next few weeks.
Doctor Patrick Power Finiskin Sligo is appointed County Cavan MOH with effect from September 1st 1965 to replace Doctor V Barry.
Over 1,000 children participate in the Kilmore Plain Song Festival in Cavan. Bishop Austin Quinn presided at the Votive Mass of the Blessed Sacrament in the Cathedral where the celebrant was Father Felim McGovern deacon Sean O Reilly CC Clifferna sub deacon Father Thomas Woods CC Castletara Rev Father Anthony Fay CC Redhills was master of ceremonies. Father PJ McManus preached the sermon while the Proper of the Mass was sung by the massed choirs of Loreto and Saint Clare’s Convent while the Common was sung by the assembled choirs with Father ABC McGrath chief organizer of the Festival on the organ. At the excellent competitions that followed the Mass Father K Slowey Monaghan was a most able examiner. All the children had a free day from school and combined their singing duties with some shopping in the town.
John Cassidy a native of County Down dies at his residence24 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan. Last family to reside in Puddin Lane (adjacent to Tesco). Fought in Jerusalem during World War 1. He later was a well known milk delivery man in the town and was seldom seen out of doors without a can . Survived by his wife Margaret 5 sons and 3 daughters. Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral in the Cathedral which was large and representative with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
May 29th 1965 Carmel McDonald daughter of Mrs McDonald and the late Tommy McDonald Building Contractor Farnham Street is confirmed as the new Town Clerk. Born in Saint Patrick’s Terrace Cavan she was educated at the Poor Clare Convent and Loreto Convent before taking up a post in local government. Carmel is a member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries in Ireland and has worked in Cavan Courthouse for some years. She is captain of County Cavan Golf Club and Secretary of Cavan Drama Festival.
The Hotel’s Federation of Ireland commence their recruitment drive with a series of lectures in the Royal School. Many of the girls expressed a desire to seek employment in the hotel and leisure industry after sitting for their leaving next June.
Cavan Gaels beat a poor Cornafean 4-7 to 0-1 in the opening tie of the 1965 Senior League at sparsely attended Breffni Park last Sunday. Scorers for the Gael’s Philip Murray 1-2 Terry Smith 1-1 Larry Ready and Danny Thomas 1-0 each Jack McEntee 0-3 and Cathal Young and Mick Ryan 0-1 each.
Margaret English wins Kitty Jenkins’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club where Joan O Hanlon and Muriel Doherty qualify for the closing stages of the Granard Cup.
.Cavan Licensed Vintners issue new revised price list Whiskey and Gin up 4d to 5/- per glass, Brandy up by 6d to 7/6 per glass, Draught Guinness up by 2d to 2/- per pint and the bottle of stout is now 1-03 per half pint bottle which is an increase of one penny on the old price.
Two students from Loreto College Aideen Maguire Bawnboy Nuala Magee Belturbet win Gaeltacht scholarships tenable at Aran Mor Irish College Donegal. The scheme is sponsored by the Ulster Council of the Gaelic League.
The favourites Billy Morris and Cyril Anderson tie with Derek Morris and John Cosgrove in the Cavan Motor Rally’s May outing over 59 very difficult miles. Cars from Bailieborough Virginia Oldcastle and Cavan were among the 39 starters. N McCormack and D Bannon were 2nd overall. In the ladies section the inaugural overall winners Lorraine McCarren and Marie O Donoghue were 1st with Miss F Nulty and Ann Donohoe 2nd.
Four buses carry the 147 vocational school pupils and their teachers on a tour of county Louth leaving Cavan at 9. Twenty pounds of sweets were distributed to the passengers in each bus as the children spent the money saved over the last year in a special scheme in the local Post Office. Their first stop was the Harp Lager Brewery in Dundalk where they were given an extensive tour and treated to refreshments. They later sat down to a lavish lunch in the Adelphi before continuing their journey to Carlingford Omeath Drogheda where they visited Saint Peter’s Church to pray at the shrine of Blessed Oliver Plunkett. They later visited the Hill of Slane before having high tea in Slane village. They returned home via Navan Kells Virginia and Lavey before arriving tired but satisfied with their outing at 9:30 pm.
Brian O Mordha Cootehill and Father Dan Gallogly Saint Patrick’s College will present the 249 silver and gold Fainnes in the Town Hall on Saturday.
A social for the youth of the Parish will be held in Saint Augustine’s Hall on the 31st May commencing at 8:30 pm.
Butch Moore makes his first visit to Cavan’s Sports Centre since he represented Ireland in the recent Eurovision Contest.
June 5th 1965 Row erupts between Cavan GAA and Cavan UDC with TP O Reilly Chairman writing a very aggressive letter to Cavan UDC over the fact that they were withdrawing their maintenance man and were in effect abandoning responsibility for the dump. Paddy Conaty recommends that in view of TP ‘s belligerent attitude the ‘GAA should be dumped’. The County Manager states that he has no alternative site in mind but to agree to the GAA request would cost the Council £250 per year. TP O Reilly says that the Cavan Urban Council workmen are leaving the gates wide open and scavengers and trespassers are roaming freely in the Park.
Two Unites States men in two man flight to space lasting 4 ½ days James Devitt and Edward White blasted off in 3 ½ ton two seater space craft televised all over the world including RTE. White will leave the capsule and with a space gun will carry out maneuvers in space before returning to the mother capsule.
Midland and Western Building Society secretary JJ Quinn are offering 4% tax free on deposits and their Cavan agent is Brian Murphy.
Cavan fail to field a team for the final of the Dr McKenna Cup having appealed to the Ulster Council for a postponement which was refused and the game awarded to Donegal. Cavan have lodged an appeal to the Central Council which will be heard later in the year. Pat O Neill reckons that economics will prevail and that the administrators will order the game to be replayed after the championship for financial reasons.
Last big Bingo Session before the new fire regulations are imposed in the Town Hall sponsored by Cavan Gaels on Sunday 13th June 1965 who are putting up £1,050 must be won in prizes. The overflow attendance will be accommodated in a giant marquee which is erected beside the Town Hall. There will be one super prize of £300 1 of £200 2 of £100 each panel £30 and lines £10. Doors open at 7 first game 8 pm sharp.
Connie McEntee County Cavan Golf Club is pictured with the Scott Cup which she won in Belturbet Golf Club on Sunday. Connie playing off a handicap of 32 returned a 67 nett in the 18 hole stroke competition Margaret English off 19 also County Cavan was runner up with 68 while Mrs Arnold Virginia off 12 won the best gross. Connie was captain of County Cavan Ladie’s section last year.
Cavan Town Handball. Tommy Sheridan and S Sheridan play Dr Brian Galligan and Michael Leddy Sean Woods and M Mullally play C Smith and T Donohoe. On Wednesday Minor star Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll will team up with Peter McGinnity to play Hughie Smith and Kieran Cullivan. On Whit Monday Dominic Twoomey and JP Malone will play Jim Mooney and Sean Galligan with the winners playing Owen Roe Johnston and Robbie Woods.
John McCormack (9) who won both the Captain’s Prize and the Breifne Shield in 1964 and was voted player of the year beats Eddie Shields (16) 2 and 1 to win the 1965 Farnham Cup.
Cavan Gaels beat Stradone 1-14 to O-1 in the Junior League at Breffni Park where Brendan Keaney Michael Walsh Brian Tighe were outstanding in defence while Sean Galligan and PJ Carroll held sway at midfield. Terry Smith Jim Mooney and Larry Ready capitalized on every opportunity that presented itself. The referee was Father Benny Maguire.
Greg Sheridan and Sean Carroll beat Kingscourt pair Patsy Hand and Ultan Clarke 21-11 21-3 in the first round Cavan Minor Championship while in the Junior singles Greg Sheridan beat Kit Finnegan 21-5 21-6. In the Junior doubles the much in demand Greg Sheridan teamed up with Hughie Smith to beat Kit Finegan and F Rogers 21-20 21-11.
Brian O Mordha President of Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne and Father Dan Gallogly present 250 silver and gold Fainnes at a gala occasion in the Ulster Arms. On the platform were Seamus De Faoite Father PJ McManus CC Rev Brother Sylvester Rev Brother Timothy and Sergeant Michael Twoomey.
Cavan Shamrock’s call a public meeting for the Ulster Arms with a view to re organising a vibrant soccer club in the town.
June 12th 1965 Seamus Dolan NT from Killeshandra who lost his seat in the recent general election is returned on the Labour Panel to the Senate.
The weather station at Kevitt Castle reports that 3.35 inches of rain fell on 19 rainy days in May while 2.68 inches fell in May 1964 on 18 rainy days.
The Mighty Avons Showband are selected to play at the ‘le bal’ at Powerscourt county Wicklow where among the distinguished guests who are all princes princesses and millionaires from all over the globe are Princess Grace and Prince Rainier who are this year’s guests of honour.
County Cavan Pensioned Teacher’s Association hold their AGM in the Ulster Arms where they pass a vote of sympathy with Owen McGovern on the recent death of his wife who was also a distinguished member of the organization. All the officers were re elected and P McIntyre Bailieborough will continue as President of the Association.
Death of the legendary Paul Russell former Captain of the Kerry and Munster teams. He was a member of the Gardai and served in Oldcastle from 1945-1956 and was a member of the Meath back room team when they beat Cavan to win their first All Ireland in 1949. He was a well known highly respected referee in both Cavan and Monaghan. Won the first of his 6 All Ireland medals with his native Kerry in 1925 when he was only 17. He was on the Munster All Kerry team that won the first Railway Cup in 1927 and following year he played with Leinster returning to Munster whom he led to success in 1934. He played for Ireland in the Tailteann games of 1928 and 1932 and toured America with Kerry in 1931 and 1933. He played with Killeevan winning the Owen Ward Cup and set of medals in 1930.
Sean Finlay son of Jimmy and Rose Finlay Farnham Street is ordained a priest at Saint Mary’s College Kilkenny by Most Rev Dr Birch Bishop of Ossory. He will minister in the Diocese of Sacramento USA. He said his first public Mass in the Cathedral on Tuesday imparting his blessing to friends and neighbours. Sean has been a member of Cavan CBSI for 14 years and members of the scouts travelled to Kilkenny in full uniform to be present at the ordination. He was later congratulated by the officers and the committee of Cavan CBSI.
Big supply brisk demand but prices are a little back on recent fairs. Yearlings £40-50 2 year olds £55-65 milch cows £50-65 springers £75-90 . Working horses £45-55 ponies £25-35 colts and fillies £50-55 knackers £50-60. Donkeys £5-12. Bonhams £8-12 per pair carrying sows £30-35. Lambs £5-10-0 to £6-10-0.
June 19th 1965 Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the Golden Jubilee of his ordination at a ceremony in the Cathedral where five men were ordained. Pope Paul VI joined in the thousands of well wishers with a personal letter. Assisting Bishop Quinn at the special Mass at noon on Sunday were Rev DF Fitzpatrick PPVG Cootehill Very Rev James Canon Sheridan PP Killeshandra and Rev RJ McCabe President Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. Bishop Quinn will be guest of honour at the dinner in Saint Patrick’s College before attending the sell out parochial and civic function in the Town Hall where he will receive an address of welcome delivered by Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman of Cavan UDC. He will be greeted by the sound of the Jubilee Anthem composed specially for the occasion by Father ABC McGrath. Tom McCarren the Chairman of the Bishop Quinn Jubilee committee will later present the Bishop with a gold replica of the De Burgo chalice. The Cathedral Choir will bring proceedings to an end by singing ‘The Magnificat’ .
John Jacobs the famous British and Irish Ryder Cup player swaps clubs for a fishing rod and is pictured with his wife fishing for pike on Lough Sheelin.
Due to a downpour of rain the annual Corpus Christi procession through the flower flag bedecked streets of the town is postponed and Benediction took place in a packed to capacity Cathedral.
Jim McDonnell the famous Cavan Ulster Combined Universities and Ireland footballer retires from inter county senior football. Jim won three Ulster Championship medals with Cavan in 1955 1962 and 1964. He was one of the greatest of all time wing halves for Cavan and was never known to play poorly. In recent times he was deployed as a forward or at centre field. He commenced his career as a Minor playing in the All Ireland Final of 1952 and was again eligible in 1953. He commenced his senior inter county career with Cavan playing in the National League of 1954. He led Cavan to the 1960 National League Final when he gave one of his most memorable performances which came to an end when he was assisted off the field with 7 minutes left for play. When the legendary retired as Gaelic Sport’s Editor of the Irish Independent he nominated Jim’s performance in the 1955 Senior Football Semi Final replay against Kerry as the greatest display of any footballer in his lifetime. Jim won 4 Railway Cup medals captaining the team on two occasions. He also represented Ireland and the Combined Universities. He has represented his parish Drung for the last 15 years but has elected to play senior football with Cavan Gaels this season. Jim is a teacher at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan.
Drumalee the reigning Junior League champions are in form as they hammer a lack lustre Ballinagh in the first round of the Junior Championship 3-12 to 1-2 at Breffni Park. Pat O Nell remarks that the game was to one sided to be entertaining. I a rare bit of excitement as Ballinagh launched an even rarer last ditch attack Sean Woods and Harry Reilly Ballinagh were sent to the line. Tony Coyle in goal dealt with any Ballinagh breakthrough in his usual competent manner with best cover coming from Tommy Molloy Oliver Reilly and Joey Browne. Frank Walsh and Paddy Lyons were outstanding at midfield. Donie Fay Micheal Greenan Andy McConnell and Michael Flynn converted most of the opportunities that came their way.
June 26th 1965 Peter Paul Reilly Cornafean Phelim Kelly the Vale Bailieborough Owen Collins Cootehill Michael Cooke Upper Main Street Cavan and T Keogan Oldcastle are ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Austin Quinn at the Cathedral.
Over 500 pints of blood are donated at the mobile blood transfusion unit in the Protestant Hall where the head of the unit Dr Patrick Greene is seen presenting a gold pelican to Jimmy McCormack Saint Mary’s Terrace Cavan for his donation of 15 pints of blood over the last number of visits.
Sun comes out for Corpus Christi processions in Carrigallen Bawnboy Ballyjamesduff and Kilnacrott where a record crowd was in attendance and the procession wended its way through triumphal arches evergreens1 flowers flags and bunting. The Cavan procession could not be rescheduled due to the ordination ceremony in the Cathedral.
Cavan surprise Donegal with a second half fight back to force an unlikely draw 1-8 each with Donegal at Ballybofey where 9,000 witnessed the game which was played on a very tight small pitch that ultimately suited the hard tackling Cavan defence and seemed to hinder the more expansive fast running Donegal. Donegal who had most of the play in the first half taking advantage of the wind and vastly superior centre field were contained to 1-5 to 0-4 interval lead by a hard tacking Cavan defence. Cavan sprung the half fit Ray Carolan who had cried off before the game at half time and from there until the end Cavan had the better of the exchanges. Midway through the second half Donegal led by 1-7 to 0-4 as an incompetent attack failed to take advantage of the Cavan edge at midfield. Donegal who are among the fancied teams to win out in Ulster certainly did not look championship material but perhaps the wide expanses of Breffni Park may suit their fast running style in the replay on July 4th The game was spoiled by too much pulling and dragging with 52 frees in all 27 to Cavan 25 to Donegal. Donegal had 12 wides -9 in first half while Cavan had 9 wides 5 in the second half. Cavan J Reilly Gabriel Kelly Anthony Keyes Tony Morris Frank Kennedy Tom Maguire Donal O Grady Hugh Barney O Donohoe Joe Flaherty Charlie Gallagher Brian Kennedy Padraic Harten Mullahoran J J O Reilly Danny Brady and Philip Murray. Subs Jimmy O Donnell for Padraic Harten and Ray Carolan for Hugh Barney O Donohoe. Referee Jimmy Martin Tyrone.
Large attendance at the meeting in the Ulster Arms to reform Cavan Shamrocks who will now play Kilmore and Monaghan away in their warm up games before taking on Enniskillen Strollers in the 1st round of the £100 McCabe Cup in Clones. Chairman Dr CA Lorrigan Vice Chairman Ray Griffith Secretary Micheal Smyth Assistant Secretary Gene Cullivan Treasurer Norman Cinnamond. Committee Michael Smyth Senior Gerry Kelly Jimmy Bury George McClarey Jimmy Mulcahy Sean McSherry Des Lambert and Tony Higgins.
Death of John Robert Graham Gartnasilla. Survived by his wife family neighbours and friends. There was a large capacity attendance at the funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining cemetery.
Rev Father Augustine Leydon (18) wins the Banker’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with an impressive 67 nett. In the ladies junior cup final Airmid O Hanlon beat Minnie McCarren while Kathleen Morgan won Miss Lynch’s prize and Muriel Doherty won Connie McEntee’s prize.
Bishop Austin Quinn is son of Patrick and Catherine Quinn nee McKenna at Brootally in the parish of Keady County Armagh. Ordained in Maynooth on the 20th June 1915. He taught in All Hallows College until being appointed CC Forkhill county Armagh in 1926 later curate in Ardee 1927 Armagh 1930 and Adm Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in 1940. He was appointed Parish Priest in Drogheda in 1943. Consecrated Bishop of Kilmore on the 10th September 1950. Bishop Quinn concludes his homily saying “ Cavan has a wonderful reputation of loyalty to the Faith. Fidelity to its practice and warm hearted attachment to its priests. With this chalice that you have so generously presented to me here to night, I promise to remember you as I celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Your needs both temporal and spiritual that a greater more universal prosperity may be a blessing following on a truly Christian life”
Father Michael Cooke eldest son of Edward and the late Joanne Cooke Upper Main Street celebrates his first public Mass in the Cathedral at 11 am on Tuesday assisted by Father ABC McGrath. His two other brothers Eamonn and Liam served the Mass which was attended by friends neighbours and relations from far and near. Father Michael is a playing member of Cavan Gaels and is a long time member of Cavan CBSI who voted congratulations to the new priest at their weekly meeting in the Scout Den.
Brigid Keelan NT announces her retirement from Killygarry school as she replaces long serving Annie Cullivan as Vice Principal in Crubany National School. A Committee headed up by Francie McDermott Treasurer Packie McGovern and Treasurer Pauline Gilroy to arrange for a farewell social and presentation to Miss Keelan who was extremely popular during her long tenure in Killygarry.
Shops and businesses in the town are extremely quiet due to the protracted bus strike that is preventing many of the country customers from visiting the town for their messages.
July 3rd 1965 Cavan County Manager Dermot McCarthy tells the members of Cavan County Council that he plans to provide the town with an indoor heated swimming pool at a cost of £16,000 and a Recreational Park both to be situated on the Dublin Road. Doubts are cast on the viability of the project after the Manager announces that the proposed swimming pool would mean a £1 on the Rates for the county.
Tom Fitzpatrick TD proposed by Johnny Murray of Labour and seconded by Maurice Jackson is unanimously re elected Chairman of Cavan UDC with Paddy Conaty taking up once again the position of Vice Chairman.
Death of Nancy Galligan ‘Doire Mor’ Farnham Street at the early age of 49 after a short illness. Native of Drummina Westport county Mayo. She was an accomplished musician and Treasurer of the local branch of Comalthas Ceolteoiri Eireann taking a leading part in the organization of the National Fleadh in 1954 and the County Cavan Fleadh first held in the town in 1955. She was deeply interested in the welfare of people living in rural areas without the necessary home comforts. Founder member of Cavan’s first Comaltas committee. She came from a family steeped in Irish traditional music and culture being daughter of the famous Mrs Burges the well known Radio Eireann ballad singer from Westport. She was deeply involved in making vestments and altar supplied for the local Apostolic Workers and was extremely popular with all the residents in Cavan where she first came to reside following her marriage to Dr Brian Galligan in 1946. She is survived by her husband Dr Brian6 sons Joseph Peter Michael Bernard Seamus and 2 daughters Marian and Anne. The Cathedral was packed to capacity for the removal and funeral Mass celebrated by Father ABC McGrath with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery Butlersbridge.
Death of Austin McDonald ‘Midland House’ well known Cavan business man at the age of 61. He was son of Philip McDonald who established his well known drapery store in Cavan in 1882. Educated at Drumcrave and Saint Patrick’s College he joined the family drapery on leaving school. He excelled as a business man and later was a founder member of Cavan Chamber of Commerce and spearheaded the drive for industrial development in the area. He was a prominent member of County Cavan Golf Club. Brother of Father Joseph and the late Father Leo McDonald CM. He is survived by his wife Maureen 4 sons Joseph Paul Roger and Declan. Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and very representative funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Death of Molly Deveraux Killbride Mountnuggent and formerly of Wolfe Tone Street Cavan. She was the eldest child of the famous J ‘Scottie’ Brady who played with Cavan Slashers in the All Ireland Final of 1892 in Clonturk Park Dublin when representing Ulster they were beaten in a memorable encounter by Commercials Dublin by one point. She went to live in Mountnuggent some time ago and was predeceased by her husband John some years ago. She is survived by one son brothers and sisters. Funeral from Saint Bridget’s Church Mountnuggent to Cullies cemetery.
Sudden death of Isabella S Cinnamond 25 Fortfield Grove Terenure and 55 Church Street shocks the town and surrounding areas where she was extremely well known and held in the highest esteem. She was a member of the famous Pollock family who owned the County Cavan Stores managed by her father Tom Pollock who was also Secretary of Cavan Agricultural Show Society before RS Black (Cavan Credit Union). She was wife of the popular business man and insurance official Edward Cinnamon. The family moved to Dublin 10 years ago. Isabella is survived by her five sons Norman Irvine Ted Frank and Kenneth 2 daughters Edwina and Isabella. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral service in Cavan Presbyterian Church with the Rev Mr Fletcher officiating with burial later in the New cemetery Dublin Road Cavan.
Death of Bernard Cronin at his residence Annaglough on Friday shocks the countryside where he and his family are deservedly well known and extremely popular. He was a worker with Cavan County Council and leaves a wife and 6 daughters and 4 sons. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with Father PJ McManus officiating with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Annie Martin returns to America by air after spending a three week holiday with her brothers Henry and Johnny in Owen Roe Terrace. Annie emigrated to the USA in 1947.
Cathedral Choir of boys and adults on annual outing to Mullaghmore county Sligo where they picnicked on the strand before enjoying a dip in the Atlantic. Late they journeyed into Bundoran to view the sites and sounds of the famous Donegal seaside town including a visit to the amusements and slot machines while some of the older members enjoyed a walk around Roogey before enjoying a beautiful supper. They returned on the shores of Lough Erne via Enniskillen.
July 10th 1965 Annie Cullivan Vice Principal of Crubany School retires after 42 years distinguished service to the teaching profession. She taught first in Coolboyogue with Master Tom Ruddy and later was substitute teacher in Clifferna Corlis and Arva before being appointed to Crubany in 1923. On Wednesday the pupils presented her with a beautiful inscribed reading lamp. The principal AJ O Brien paid tribute to Annie Cullivan on her long distinguished service to the school. A committee has been formed among the Past Pupils and a social and presentation will take place on July 14th.
Last minute rush on Thursday means that the record for blood donations is shattered at the Blood Transfusion Mobile Unit when an amazing 605 pints of blood were donated by Cavan people. The previous record was 563. The session was supervised by Cavan Red Cross with Eileen Maloney Director in the Protestant Hall.
Cavan minor footballers beat the reigning Ulster Champions Antrim 2-11 to 2-7 in the Ulster minor championship at Breffni Park. Scorers for Cavan who were highly impressive and now favourites to win their first title since 1959 were John Dwyer 1-2 T Toal 1-0 S White 0-5 C O Reilly 0-2 Seamus McCauley 0-1 and Garrett O Reilly 0-1. They will now play Tyrone next Sunday in the Ulster semi final at Newry.
Death of Catherine ‘Katie’ Cahill Corhoogan Reaske Cavan. She was widow of the late Philip Cahill well known farmer in the area and was deservedly popular with all classes and creeds being known for her outstanding piety and charity to those less well off in the community. She is survived by her two sons Michael and Philip I daughter Kathleen and 1 brother Bernard relatives friends and neighbours. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the funeral which was large and representative from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Maurice Jackson once again provides the luxury transport to bring the hundreds of young anglers to Baker’s Bridge for the annual outing and competition hosted by Cavan Angler’s Club. Mercantile Credit donated the generous sum of £10 towards the cost of the large array of attractive prizes.
General Westmoreland launches first major offensive into Vietcong territory North West of Saigon in Vietnam.
Drama at Breffni Park as Cavan and Donegal finish level again 1-11 to Donegal’s 0-14 in the replay of the Ulster senior championship first round tie. Padraic McShea put Donegal ahead with two minutes to go but John Joe O Reilly leveled the tie one minute later. Cavan led most of the way and led at half time by 1-6 to 0-6. Cavan were on the attack when referee Jimmy Martin signaled the end of normal time. Both teams were advised that extra time was being played and Cavan emerged from the dressing room but despite numerous pleas the Donegal team failed to come back out and after waiting for 20 minutes with the public address advising patrons that extra time was being played the referee had no option but to call off the match.
Soccer fever hits the town as Cavan Shamrock’s go down 1-0 to Enniskillen Strollers in the 1st round of the McCabe £100 competition in Clones. Cavan defence was magnificent but their attack failed to convert their chances. Dessie Maguire Gene Cullivan and Micheal Smyth were outstanding in the Shamrock’s defence while Burns and Moore were the only forwards to threaten danger. Meantime at home Cavan Shamrocks Junior’s travelled to Kilmore to take on the home side. Ton Doonan and Johnny Lynch scored glorious goals while Clarke replied for Kilmore to give the visitors a deserved 2-1 victory. Frank Lyons Gerry Egan John O Neill Johnny Lynch and Ton Doonan gave sterling displays for an impressive town team while Clarke Lindsay and Mackeral were outstanding for a formidable Kilmore side.
In a day of draws Cavan the favourites were surprisingly held to a draw by Tyrone in the Ulster Minor Semi Final in Newry. With a late flourish Tyrone scored 1-1 to draw the tie with Cavan 1-8 to 2-5 with the replay fixed for Clones on Sunday next.
Newly ordained Sean Finlay blesses the new fire tender at Cavan Fire Station with his father Jimmy Finlay Frank O Keeffe Dick Mulcahy Mattie Reilly looking on.
Presentation to Archdeacon Shires who is retiring from active duty after 38 years of distinguished service to the Cavan group of churches of Cavan Derryheen Denn and Ballyhaise. At a social and presentation ceremony he was presented with a gift from the churches by Rt Rev EFB Moore DD PhD Bishop of Kilmore Elphin and Ardagh. Among those who spoke eloquently of the service the Archdeacon rendered to this area were Rev JJ Corrigan Drung E Roe Cathedral Clerk and Maurice Jackson Warden. Tom Fitzpatrick on behalf of the entire community paid wholesome tribute to this great man who served so long energetically and so loyally the Protestant community in Cavan. He was ordained on the 17th May 1928 celebrating his Golden Jubilee in 1958 when the Parishioners presented him with a roll top desk which he made great use of. Twenty five year’s earlier the Mother’s Union presented to him a Parker pen which he still used to this day. On that occasion too the Select Vestry presented to him a silver communion set. He served under 7 bishops of Kilmore and two in Northern Ireland. In 1948 the parish of Castletara was amalgamated into Cavan increasing his flock and work load considerably. Continuing Archdeacon Shire paid tribute to Robert Hi Mackeral Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Protestant Hall. His stewardship of the hall and the functions held there was exemplary. He also thanked his personal friend of 35 years Harry Haddock who was available around the clock to keep all of the Church property in pristine condition and his work around the Church and the Rectory in all weathers was admired by all. Harry is a gifted horticulturist and is so neat and tidy in all his work. John Anderson Headmaster of the Royal School then paid tribute to Archdeacon Shire and his late wife who “was a tower of strength and acted as Secretary to the Archdeacon for many years. Later M/S Anna Smith and Tommie Smith showed similar dedication to the Church and the Archdeacon.
Retirement of Garda Jerry Lyons Bridge Street who is retiring from the force. He is a native of Cork and joined the force in 1924. Jerry served in Clones Finea and came first to Cavan in 1927. He was later transferred to Carlow but returned permanently to Cavan in 1934. He played hurling and football with Cavan and Monaghan. Founder member of Cavan Pavilion Club he was deeply involved in the legendary Pantomimes from 1947-1955 when he took a leading back stage role. He was the first organizer of the Garda annual dance in the Town Hall. A committee has been formed with a view to a door to door collection of the business premises to make a suitable presentation to Garda Lyons at a function in the Ulster Arm’s shortly.
Madge McCabe who for the last ten years has been running the school book and stationary store in Connolly Street which she purchased from Michael and Maura Galligan sells her premises failing to reach the reserve at auction in the Farnham Hotel. The highest bid was £3,200 in trust by Jack Binchey. Eddie O Gorman is the Auctioneer and Tom J Fitzpatrick had carriage of sale.
Brigid Keelan who was 20 years teaching in Killygarry and is transferring to Crubany National School to replace the retiring Annie Cullivan as Vice Principal to Andy O Brien is made a presentation by her past pupils at a function in the Ulster Arms. Kathleen Kenny wife of Augustine Kenny made the presentation on behalf of Miss Keelan’s past pupils and many friends in the Killygarry area. She will be replaced in Killygarry National School by Rosemary Ward from Ballyshannon.
Anglo Celt bemoans the national printers strike which means no national papers are available. Not too bad for the town punter who can get the English papers in the towns but the poor country folk are robbed of the little pleasure of placing bets and studying form with no papers available. Coming fast on the heels of the bus strike life in rural Ireland is nearly intolerable!
Presentation to Philip Smith NT Principal Drumcrave on the occasion of his marriage to Ann Cahill NT Corlurgan NS. Father PJ Gargan made the presentation to Phil on behalf of the parents of Drumcrave National School while another presentation was made to Ann by the parents of Corlurgan National School.
New signs are erected around the town directing people to the new Tourist Office in Town Hall Street and the Car Parks in the town.
July 17th 1965 Mrs John D Murphy formerly Helen Gaffney Latt Cavan receives her PhD at UCD. Eldest daughter of Paddy BE and the late Madge Gaffney she will do post graduate studies at the Medical Research Unit University of London. She was educated at Drumcrave NS and Saint Louis Convent Monaghan.
Books and Authors of County Cavan is published by Sarah Cullen Assistant Librarian Cavan County Council. The dust jacket is designed by Philip Cullivan while the foreword is by Dr Philip O Connell. The book is reviewed in this issue by Father Frank McKiernan Editor of the Bhreifne Journal.
Father Joseph Dolan Adm Cavan Cathedral makes the presentation on behalf of the past pupils of Crubany NS to Annie Cullivan who is retiring after 42 years distinguished loyal service to Crubany NS. Pictured are Andrew J O Brien Principal Co Council Chairman of the Committee Annie Cullivan Father Joe Dolan Adm Greta Kerrigan Secretary Brendan Keaney Joint Treasurer Brother Simon Finlay Father Joe O Hanlon Father Sean Finlay Father PJ Gargan CC Danny O Hanlon Tommy Gilsenan Joint Treasurer and Brother M Smith.
Father Tom Twoomey son of Sergeant and Mrs Twoomey Farham Road and a student in Mill Hill College London is ordained in Westminster Cathedral by Cardinal Heenan Archbishop of Westminster is pictured imparting his first blessing to Sister Dominique Twoomey an aunt of the new priest based now in Belgium after serving 27 years in the Belgian Congo.
Edward O Hanlon and Edward Shields win the President’s Surgeon Cullen’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. George Parkinson and Mrs ‘Guy’ Morris were runner up. 27 pairs took part and the prizes were presented at a very pleasant function in the Clubhouse by Maureen Cullen wife of the President. In the O Hanlon Cup Final for 18 handicap and over Rev GN Cave beat Vincent Crotty. While Maura Maloney won Mrs PA Smyth’s prize in the ladies section.
Sympathy is extended to Vincent McCaul Bridge Street on the death of his mother Ellen relict of Patrick McCaul Drumliffe. Funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise to Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
Cavan see off favourites Donegal after 3 attempts with Charlie Gallagher equalizing just on the stroke of full time after Donegal had dominated the exchanges at a packed and sunny Breffni Park. Donegal were on the attack from the kick out and it was broken up by an outstanding Tom Maguire who placed John Joe Reilly who in turn passed to the incoming Seamus McMahon to give Cavan an unlikely win. Cavan dominated the early exchanges but their forwards threw chance after chance away to leave Cavan only leading by 0-5 to 0-3 at half time. In the second half the roles were reversed and if Donegal had a few good forwards they would have been out of sight of the late Cavan flourish. Cavan now play Armagh in the Ulster Semi Final in Clones on Sunday next. The game will be preceded by the Ulster minor semi final clash of Cavan and Tyrone.
Saint Felim’s win the De La Salle Senior Street competition while The Town win the Junior section. No reports available.
Peter Maguire son of Mrs Maguire and the late legendary John Maguire is presented with a certificate of merit by Justice O Callaghan signed by the President of the Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at a ceremony at Granard Court.
Donal O Connell Bank of Ireland is leaving Cavan on promotion and was made a presentation by Tommy Goldrick Group Leader Cavan Red Cross at a function. Eileen Assistant Area Director presented seven new members with certificates of merit.
Sister Mary Edward sister of the Resurrection Berkshire England is home on holiday with her parents Edward ‘Bates’ and Mrs McEvoy in College Street.
All prices similar to last time with small supply and good demand at Cavan Fair. Pigs were slow to clear but working horses colts fillies and even knackers held their price in the horse fair.
Father Frank McKiernan in reviewing Sarah Cullen’s ‘Books and Authors of County Cavan’ which has earned Sarah a fellowship of the Library Association of Ireland. The introduction of this ‘superb book’ is by Dr Philip O Connell while a very attractive dust jacket is designed by Cavan town man Phil Cullivan B Arch . In the course of a lengthy article Father McKiernan points out that the Anglo Celt first appeared on the 6th February 1846 price 6d and has appeared every Friday morning since that date. Cavan Herald was published from 1818-18-26 Cavan Observer 1857-1861 The Irish Post and Telegraph from 1910-1920. The Anglo Celt was first owned by William Johnston who sold the title to James O Brien who then disposed of it to the legendary Zachariah Wallace. Nearly 100 years ago the Anglo Celt was acquired by John F O Hanlon acted as editor and owner until he was joined some time later by his brother Edward. John F O Hanlon married Bobby Gannon and they had four children Willie later Managing Director Edward Editor Derek and Joan. Edward’s son Johnny was to become Editor in recent years.
July 24th 1965 Andrew Colm O Brien is conferred with his BA honours at UCD. Colm is son of Andy NT County Council and Molly Crubany Cavan.
Death of John Thomas Brady Rathcorrick. Very popular farmer in the area. He was always available to help a neighbour or friend in trouble. Veteran of the Old IRA he took a very active part in the struggle for independence. He is survived by his wife relatives and many friends. The Cathedral was packed to capacity for the Requiem Mass after the 11:30 Mass on Sunday morning with burial later in Killygarry cemetery. Surviving members of the Old IRA under Charlie Reilly Drumherrish formed a guard of honour at both the removal and funeral.
Unexpected death of John Dempsey late of River Street in Hemel Hempstead England. Worked for 35 years with McCarren and Company where he was held in the highest esteem by both management and colleagues. He was only 61 and emigrated 3 years ago. Survived by his wife Bridget 3 sisters Rose Faloon London Ellen Allen Lincoln and Elizabeth Tyrell in Manchester relatives and friends. Funeral took place in England.
Death of Catherine O Reilly Derrylena Butlersbridge. Survived by her sons daughter and sister. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’s church Butlersbridge to Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
Dismal week for the newly formed Cavan Shamrocks as they sink to a 1-0 defeat away to Clones and are then hammered in Kilmore by the home side 3-0 where George Pratt was outstanding for the homesters at centre half. Jackie Lindsay at right full gave George great support. Tony Knox scored two of the Kilmore goals while Robbie Lindsay got the third in the second half from a beautiful pass from Robbie Treacey who was outstanding at centre forward for Kilmore. Only Ton Doonan Gerry Egan and Dessie Maguire played up to form for a dilapidated Shamrock’s outfit. Meeting of Cavan Shamrock’s committee in Ulster Arms to make arrangements to travel to Kells on Sunday.
Popular winner of the Captain’s Dominick McCabe’s Prize is Noel Martin who is a next door neighbour of Dominick and Beda McCabe in Farnham Street. Father Augustine Leydon was runner up while John McCormack had the best gross.
Funny stuff as Donegal who failed to beat Cavan over 3 legs and 180 minutes hand in a protest against Cavan winning their first round marathon tie immediately after Cavan had beaten Donegal in the Ulster semi final in Clones on Sunday evening. Pat O Neill says “unless they know something that the Cavan people are unaware of there is no point in their protest.” In fact Pat recalls that after the second game in Breffni Park Donegal failed to come out for extra time despite repeated efforts by the referee and delayed the departure of the fans from the ground by a half an hour. Technically the game should have been awarded to Cavan but the Ulster Council in their economic wisdom ordered another game and bumper gate!
Cavan show signs of good championship form as they beat Armagh 1-10 to 0-4 in a very one sided encounter in Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones. Cavan always on top led by 1-5 to 0-4 at half time and held Armagh scoreless in the second half. Cavan Minors with Jimmy Fay Joey Browne Micheal Greenan and a young Joey O Keeffe giving them the edge in midfield beat Tyrone 1-5 to 0-5 to qualify for the Ulster Final at Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones where they will play the favourites Derry.
Old People’s Committee 1965 Chair Nellie McIntyre Vice Chairman Johnny O Rourke Secretary Seamus White Treasurer Peter Mullen.
Nicholas Power a native of Broadway county Wexford is made a presentation on the occasion of his promotion as Court Clerk for the Ballinasloe area. He was a member of the staff of the District Court’s Office in Cavan for the last tree years and endeared himself to all. He was Secretary of the local branch Gaelic League and an instructor in the Civil Defence. He previously served in the Courts in both Cork and Dublin Metropolitan area.
Cavan annual party for the blind of Cavan in Loreto College where musical items were supplied by the guests themselves several of them singing and even one played the button accordion. Mel Doherty was MC and supplied some very entertaing comic pieces while John O Connor sang a litany of old Irish airs and ballads that delighted the guests who sung along with the Cavan tenor. Other musical treats came from the ICA Choir the Boy Scout’s Accordion Band and B Smith. Mrs Dawson Secretary of the Association who was mainly responsible for such a wonderful treat held in the open air at Loreto College thanked all who had travelled to the event or taken part in the musical items. A meal was served to the guests indoors and each of them was given a gift on their way home to places as far away as Mountnugent Kingscourt Shercock Gowna and Dowra.
July 31st 1965 National Busmen’s Union call a further strike for Sunday next just after being out for a prolonged period of 6 weeks. The Union are objecting to the imminent introduction of one man buses with no satisfactory compensation.
Freddie Mills presents his trophy to Billy Morris driver and Derek Morris navigator after they won the Cavan Motor Rally on Monday night last.
Mary Brady of the Cavan based Power School of Dancing wins the championship of county Cavan under 16 dancing at Ballyjamesduff Feis. Anthony Gorby of Belturbet was the outstanding winner of the over 16 and was representing the Coffey School of Dancing Belturbet.
Mrs Benny Hickey is the popular winner of the Lady President’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club presented by Dorie Smith Farnham Street. Margaret English had the best gross while special prizes went to Muriel Doherty Secretary of the Ladie’s section Mrs Don McMullin ‘The Rival’s Inn’.
Cavan and Down will meet in their 5th Ulster Final clash since 1959 at Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones on Sunday. Cavan ‘stole’ the result last year when will of the wisp Peter Pritchard was introduced late on to score two goals for Cavan and pluck victory from the jaws of defeat. Peter is no place to be found even among the subs this year and Pat O Neill quotes the bookies at 3 to 1 in favour of Down probably getting the result right. In the minor final Cavan have an even more difficult assignment when they are faced by a big strong well drilled Derry team who will probably beat the Cavan youngsters pulling up. Cavan Minors P Campbell Jimmy Fay J Brady Joey Brown Pearse Gilroy Terry Toal Tommy McDwyer Gareth O Reilly Joey O Keeffe Steve Duggan Fergus McCauley S White Paddy Cusack C Sheridan and John O Dwyer. Subs T McKiernan F O Reilly S McGovern Michael O Callaghan V O Reilly M Smith S Kelly and Aidan Carolan.
Cavan Gael’s sparkling display in the Junior League clash at Breffni Park when they account for Crosskeys 4-3 to 0-2 at sparsely attended and very wet Breffni Park. Scorers for the Gaels were Sean Galligan Terry Smith 1-2 1-0 Leo Cosgrove 1-0 Tommy Monaghan 1-0 and Joey Connolly 0-1. Team Oliver Cassidy Oliver ‘Misey’ Crowe Niall Crowe C Kearney Sean Galligan Tony McConnell Michael Walsh George Crowe Gerard Finegan Larry Ready Terry Smith Tommy Monaghan Leo Cosgrove Sean Galligan and Joey Connolly.
Cavan qualify for their 3rd Under 21 Ulster Final beating fancied Derry 0-8 to 0-3 in Irvinstown. Cavan aided by the breeze led by 0-3 to 0-2 at half time after missing many scorable opportunities but Derry also wildly off target only managed to score a single point in the second half faced by a hard tackling no nonsense Cavan defence.
Cavan Shamrocks back to form in facile 6-1 win against a very light Trinity United in Kells. Playing against the steep hill and against the wind in a downpour the more resolute Shamrocks led by 3-1 at half time and from there the result was a foregone conclusion. Micheal Smyth Gene Cullivan Pat Woods were best in an underworked defence while Dickie Smith Andy McGahon and the flying winger Des Lambert were outstanding in the Shamrock’s forward division. On Tuesday Cavan Shamrocks travelled to Oriel Park in Dundalk to take on Bank United who are leaders of the Leinster League and fielded several of the Dundalk League of Ireland panel. Inspired by man of the match Dessie Maguire the Shamrocks gave their best display of the year going down in atrocious weather conditions 4-2. Shamrock’s matched Bank all the way until 6 minutes from the end when the Dundalk side scored their 3rd and decisive goal. After just 14 minutes George Pratt scored a wonder goal for Shamrock’s waltzing around the attentions of three defenders before sending an unstoppable shot to the roof of the Bank net. Bank United led at the interval 2-1 but just after half time Dundalk native Andy McGahon shot to the net to equalize the match after flying winger Des Lambert flew down the left wing sending an inch perfect ball to the feet of McGahon who made no mistake. A night for the big men with conditions on the otherwise perfect surface very wet and heavy Dessie Maguire and Sean McSherry were magnificent in defence while up front Des Lambert caught the eye of the League of Ireland scouts with his long blonde hair and darting runs cutting up the Bank defence at will. Andy McGahon George Pratt and Dickie Smith were others to impress in Cavan Shamrock’s most difficult but best performance to date. Outstanding for the winners were Taylor Morgan and Tierney.
Annagh take over from De La Salle as Urban League Champions defeating Bailieborough 3-3 to 2-4 in a pulsating thrilling and very entertaining final played in a downpour in Breffni Park. For Annagh Sean McGuigan was outstanding scoring a goal while T Smith scored 2-2 and Gerry Henderson a point to bring the PJ Duke trophy to Belturbet for the first time.
Brother Ultan on short visit back to house finds that it has been broken into most probably by children as there is nothing missing. The brothers are all on holiday since July 13th . The Garda have been notified and an investigation is continuing.
Father P McNulty CSSR a native of Alackan is spending his first holiday at home for 8 years from the Philippine Islands where he is ministering.
Sympathy is extended to Josephine McEntee Farnham Road on the death of her sister Mrs Kathleen Elliott Virginia at Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan. She was popular with all classes and creeds and took a leading part in the social life of Virginia until she was invalided some years ago. Later spending much of her time in care in Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was second eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs C O Reilly Merchant Maghera. She is survived by her husband Jack daughters Edel and Carina and two sisters Josephine McEntee and Carmel Dolan. There was a capacity attendance at the funeral from Saint Mary Immaculate Church Virginia to Maghera cemetery.
Hundreds of pilgrims from the Cavan area are among the thousands to climb the Reek at Croagh Patrick on Saturday night /Sunday morning in atrocious weather conditions. No serious accidents or injuries reported this year although many of the pilgrims made the journey in their bare feet.
No buses and still no Irish newspapers not causing any due concern to Cavan readers who have got used to reading the English and Northern Irish papers now enjoying record sales in the town. Very inconvenient for country folk particularly those who like a punt on the horses as the papers are not available in country areas. Buses off the road on Sunday but locals had made their own travel arrangements and local private operators steeped into fill the breach.
After last year’s poor display in the All Ireland semi final against Kerry interest in this years Ulster final in Clones is at an all time low with most locals of the opinion that the team is just not good enough to compete at the highest level and they would be much better to be beaten at this stage than risk another national humiliation. The bookies are all quoting Cavan to win at 3/1 against.
August 7th 1965 “Poor Final as Cavan lose Ulster title to Down in Clones” Shabby hard hitting game played in very heavy underfoot conditions Down just took more of their chances to emerge 3-5 to 1-8 winners. Cavan outplayed Down completely in the 1st half and should have been out of sight at the interval instead Down thanks to goals from Paddy Doherty and Sean O Neill led by one point at the interval 2-1 to Cavan’s 0-5. The exchanges were uncompromising with fouling in abundance. Cavan did not display the same spirit determination and will to win that they showed earlier in their defeats of Donegal and Armagh. Down were always dangerous and Paddy Doherty’s 10th minute goal was superb and just before half time Sean O Neill wrong footed Cavan full back Anthony Keyes for another goal after Cavan almost owned the ball but could not turn their possession into scores. The deciding moment of the game came six minutes from the end when substitute Jackie Fitzsimmons got his fist to a high lob into the square and the ball trickled over the line to put Down six points ahead. Cavan laid siege to the Down goal and resurrected the determination and spirit they are famous for . Their only reward was a penalty which Charlie Gallagher converted to leave just three points between the teams with two minutes left for play. Despite being granted 3 minutes overtime Cavan encamped in the Down half just couldn’t make the vital breakthrough and on this form a poor Down team will be no match for the champions Galway in the All Ireland semi final later in August. Cavan J Reilly Gabriel Kelly Anthony Keyes Cootehill Tony Morris Frank Kennedy Tom Maguire Captain Donal O Grady Ray Carolan Tom Lynch John Joe O Reilly Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher Seamus McMahon Danny Brady and Philip Murray. Sub Brian Kennedy for Phil Murray.
In the curtain raiser Cavan Minors put up a very good show against an excellently trained bigger stronger Derry team 3-10 to 2-4. Cavan contained the mighty Oak Leaf men until 15 minutes from the end when the teams were tied but from there until the final whistle Derry dominated exchanges. Jimmy Fay Joey Browne Pearse Gilroy were outstanding in defence while Gareth O Reilly and Joey O Keeffe were excellent at centre field until the conditions and Derry domination wore them down in the last quarter. In fact Gareth O Reilly was shifted all over the place centre field centre half and finally full back. Paddy Cusack Eamonn O Reilly the sub from Butlersbridge Steve Duggan and Fergus McCauley were the pick of the forwards.
Doctor Cullen Cup 18 holes V Par at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Nicky Smith 5 up 2nd was Rev Torlac O Reilly 1 up but better back nine. 3rd George Parkinson 1 up.
Cavan suffers the worst rainfalls in recent years with Coleman Road and Cathedral Road flooding as the river rose to dangerous levels.
For the first time in over 30 years and due to Diocesan regulation relaxation the dances in the town are all running past midnight to 1 am.
WJ Breslin Farnham Road who is leaving the are on promotion to Mullingar sells his residence at Rock Cross to Phil Smith NT for £3,480. Murphy Quinn were auctioneers and Tom J Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage of sale.
Music and song in the ‘Rival’s Inn’ Railway Road with refreshments and snack served.
August 14th 1965 Tom Fitzpatrick TD in one of his first speeches in the Dail asks the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs to expedite the building of a new Post Office in Cavan with proper communalization facilities. The building they acquired on the Main Street the Market House has now fallen into a dilapidated eye sore and takes away from the appearance of the town. The old exchange has been there for nearly fifty years and Tom appeals for a new exchange so that Cavan a forgotten county since the closure of the railways can make proper contact with the outside world. Tom in conclusion says that just before he came to Dublin this morning he was contacted by John McGinnity the local Travel Agent and Chairman of Cavan Tourist Association who told him that it was now almost impossible to get an urgent booking call to Dublin without having to wait. John told Tom that earlier in the week he had an American priest and German tourist in booking flights home but had to apologize for the delays in contacting Dublin to confirm their travel arrangements. In the end John asked them to take a leisurely stroll through the town and hopefully he would have word when they returned in an hour or so.
Moya Sheridan who is only Principal in Ballinagh for the last two years is producing some star pupils with both Mary and Martin Smith children of Peter Ballinagh Post Office Pauline Brady Gortahurk Marie Gaffney Aughawella all obtaining secondary school scholarships to local second level institutions Loreto Saint Patrick’s College and Poor Clare Secondary School.
Tom Fitzpatrick makes the presentation to well known highly popular Jerry Lyons who is retiring from the Garda after 41 years service 31 of them in Cavan. He was presented with a canteen of cutlery Waterford Crystal and set of carvers from his friends in the town and colleagues in Cavan Garda Station where Superintendent F McCague made the second presentation. Pictured are Sean Young Mrs Lyons Gerry Lyons Joe McGovern UDC and MJ Smith Secretary Cavan County Council.
Death of Margaret Farrell wife of well known businessman Anthony Farrell Annalee House Butlersbridge. She is survived by her sons daughters grandchildren brother relatives and many friends. Capacity attendance at the funeral and removal from Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge with burial later in Cullies cemetery Cavan.
Death of Patrick Lee well known farmer in the Corlurgan area. Man of great integrity he was a great source of assistance and support for his neighbours and friends. Great Cavan supporter he saw Cavan win all of their five All Ireland finals and never missed a big game in Breffni Park being a former member of Tullyco GFC. Survived by his wife Rose sons brothers relatives and many friends. Father PJ McManus officiated at the Removal and Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery.
Cavan Gaels win their way to the County Senior Championship semi final virtue of their tough bruising gale against a Cornafean team intent on inflicting the maximum physical punishment on their more accomplished town rivals. Several shins kicked and bruised noses broken face and head injuries abound culminating in a free for all late in the game. Both teams finished with only 13 men but the Gaels on an impressive display at PJ Duke Park Stradone win tie 2-7 to 1-5 in dreadful underfoot conditions with rain incessantly pouring down throughout the hour. Colm Smith Donal Crowe Brian Tighe were outstanding in the Gael’s rearguard with John ‘Foley’ O Rourke dealing with the little he had to do very efficiently. Patrick Gaffney at wing half was man of the match standing up to the robust tactics of the Cornafean men and clearing his lines in spectacular fashion. Danny Thomas gave the Gael’s the edge at midfield while up front Terry Smith and Jack McEntee took every opportunity that came their way. The score does not reflect the superiority of a rampant Gaels in the closing stages as a younger fitter outfit ran the Cornafean team ragged.
Cavan lose their 3rd Ulster Final of the season when losing to Down 0-9 to 1-2 in Killeevan county Armagh on Tuesday evening. Down have now won senior junior and under 21 this season with Derry the minor champions. Cavan again had plenty of possession but only Olly Brady from Lacken and Pat Tinnelly threatened any danger to the Down citadel. Hughie Newman and Joe Flaherty gave Cavan the edge at midfield. Andy McCabe was outstanding at centre half flanked by Pat Tinnelly and Brian Morris who dealt capable with any threats from the fast tricky Down forward line. Ray Dunne at full back was soundness personified. Down had stars in seniors Val Kane Francie Doherty Felix Quigley Tom and Ray Morgan. Down scorers Francie Doherty 0-4 Val Kane 0-3 S Majorran 0-1 and Ray Morgan 0-1. Ollie Brady 1-0 and Micheal Greenan replied for Cavan. Among the locals on the losing Cavan team were Ray Dunne Micheal Greenan and PJ Carroll who was introduced late on as a sub for the injured Micheal Greenan.
Louis Blessing and Brian Murphy 2 up win the Fourball V Par at County Cavan Golf Club. Bridie Smith partnered Maura Maloney to win the ladies’ prize.
Cavan Shamrock’s in high scoring 5-5 draw against Darver United at Readypenny Dundalk. Paddy Woods Gene Cullivan were the stars of a shaky Cavan defence. George Pratt was man of the match once again his sheer strength and penetration troubling the home defence every time he was on the ball. George Pratt completed a hat trick while the other scorer was Dickie Smith who scored twice once from a penalty kick. Cavan Shamrock’s were lavishly welcomed to the Dundalk venue and a beautiful supper was provided by the great Jack McGuinness and his family who own the roadside pub in Readypenny. Cavan Shamrock’s issued an invitation to a return game in Cavan as soon as their home venue in Tierquin is ready for play. Later on Sunday evening another Cavan Shamrock’s team in which Joseph Greene made his debut beat Kells Shamrocks 7-2. Again that man again George Pratt Dickie Smith Des Lambert two goals each while Michael Kavanagh who made a welcome return to the forward line after a stint in goals got the final goal of the evening.
Death of Susan Dempsey a native of the Ballyhaise area and a former ward’s maid in Saint Phelim’s in the hospital she served so loyally after a long illness borne with great courage and resignation to the will of God. She was predeceased by her brother two years ago. There was large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Phelim’s Hospital Chapel to Cullies cemetery.
Retirement of Sergeant William ‘Bill’ Thorne in Longford where he was transferred just 8 years ago after a prolonged period in Cavan town where he and his family were extremely popular. Bill joined the Garda in 1922 and before he left the Depot in Dublin he was made a sergeant with the purpose of opening a new station in Goresbridge county Kilkenny. He later opened a new station in Kenmare in county Kerry. He later served as Sergeant in Athy and Newtownforbes county Longford before being transferred to Cavan. Most efficient courteous officer he was a strong athletic figure he was an outstanding footballer and hurler.
Social and presentation to Mr and Mrs Pat Sharkey ‘Blue Moon Bar’ who were recently married in the Ulster Arms ballroom on Sunday the 25th August 1965. Presentation to the newly wed couple by the Barmen’s Association of which Mrs Veronica Sharkey formerly Brady from Loughduff is the Secretary.
August 21st 1965 Drama at Annagh Lake as the heat wave continues as 14 year old Jimmy Browne from Butlersbridge is plucked unconscious from the water after going down in 5-6 feet of water close to the shore. In warm sunshine about 20 teenagers were bathing when Jimmy got into difficulty and went under for a period of 2-3 minutes. First to react to the pending tragedy was young Brian Smith 15 year old son of Tommy and Nan Drumalee noticing something amiss among the Butlersbridge contingent out and managed to get a hold of Browne who slipped from his grasp. Brian shouted for help and Michael Connolly well known Cavan Chemist threw off his shoes and in full clothes swam out to the stricken youth diving down to retrieved his body assisted by Brian Smith. Goldie Fleming and Nellie Harding the only other adults present then organized a human chain to bring the unconscious youth to shore. When they got him ashore the quick thinking Michael Connolly applied artificial resuscitation and after a period of two to three minutes Brown began to slowly breath again. As Goldie rushed into Butlersbridge to phone Dr Roy Hayes to quickly come on the scene, Eileen Maloney Assistant Area Director of Cavan Red Cross just happened to arrive at the shore side in Annagh and took over the full recovery process with text book efficiency with Jimmy Brown quickly on his feet and back to normal within minutes much to the relief of all his friends and fellow bathers at the lake. Sean and Mrs Brown who is a well known Cavan County Council worker and former Butlersbridge star footballer write into the Celt this week to thank all who took part in the rescue of their son Jimmy who thankfully is back out swimming this time in shallower water.
Ireland’s oldest man 105 year old bachelor Alexander McCaw from Croagh Island Ennskilen says that he still has a long way to go as his mother lived to be 120. Born on the 15th of August 1860 he always celebrates his birthday at a AOH demonstration of which he is a long time member. Alex rode a bicycle until he was 100.
Art’s Academy award for Myrtle Henderson for her outstanding conducting of Cavan ICA Choir and Cavan Presbyterian Choir in Cavan. The award was presented to Myrtle who is a member of the well known Black family at a function in the Lake Hotel Virginia by M O Callaghan MA Music and among those in attendance were Mrs J Faris President of Cavan ICA and Mrs English Secretary of the Federation.
Seamus McCormack Saint Mary’s Terrace driving a bus load of passengers to the Maple Ballroom Rockcorry is involved in yet another dramatic incident. As the newly opened fish and chip shop in Rockcorry goes up in flames with four young people seriously injured and ferried to Monaghan General Hospital for treatment for burns. Seamus a well known young member of Cavan Fire Brigade entered the burning inferno and organized the safe escape of the customers as well as assisting in bringing the injured out of the blaze. The blaze started in the newly opened Chip shop when a pan which was being heated by gas went on fire and one of the young assistants threw water on it only ton find that it exploded and caused devastating damage. A next door neighbour quickly brought the injured to hospital in his private car.
The last session of the 2nd Vatican Council begins on September 14th and the long running Council should be over by Christmas.
Butlersbridge are much too good for a lack lustre Belturbet in the Junior Championship 2nd round in Breffni Park. Parked in the Belturbet half for the first 30 minutes the Bridge led by 2-5 to Nil at the interval but they should have been much further ahead of a very poor Rory’s side. Belturbet emerged with all guns blazing in the second half but a lob to the square by the outstanding Con Smith was dispatched to the roof of the net by quicksilver Butlersbridge forward Tommy Smith for the decisive goal giving the Bridge a great win by 3-5 to 2-3. Butlersbridge Kevin Smith Brian Myles Terry Smyth John Sheanon Mickey Reilly T Reilly Sean Brogan H McCaffrey Ray Dunne Tom Sheridan Con Smith Eamonn Reilly Johnny Cusack K Cusack Ken Browne and Tommy Smyth. Referee Mick Higgins.
Death of Thomas J ‘Tom’ Lally 4 Saint Mary’s Terrace Cavan. He was a most popular man and outstanding footballer and hurler with Cavan Slashers. Tom came to Cavan many years ago and opened a hackney car business in the town. He was always so courteous polite decent and obliging and his word was a by word for integrity and loyalty. He later worked as a driver for Provider’s and was well known on his deliveries of heavy bags of coal and building materials. Magnificent physique he had the gentle nature to make him an outstanding gentleman and one of Cavan’s best loved characters. He was a well known figure on the Erne waterways fishing each Sunday. He is survived by his wife Sarah sons daughters brothers sisters relatives neighbours and many friends.
George McClarey just edges out Pat O Neiil on second nine to win the Guinness sponsored prize at County Cavan Golf Club with both players recording 35 points while Farham Street win the Street League in the ladies’ section.
Cardinal Richard Cushing of Boston joins with Cardinal William Conway in leading the clergy at the dedication of the magnificent £1 million Cathedral of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas in Galway. The President Eamonn De Velera and Taoiseach Sean Lemass were in attendance in the 3,000 packed to capacity congregation. Cardinal Cushing himself donated £61,000 in 1957 and lit the spark that saw each family in the Diocese of Galway contributing a half a crown per week to the fund kicked off 90 years ago by the Murray family who donated £500. The Cathedral designed in the shape of a cross is built in Galway stone and there are 50 stained glass windows within the magnificently finished Cathedral of which Galway people the world over are so proud of. At the conclusion of the ceremony Cardinal Cushing cut a wedding cake to celebrate the unique relationship forged with this Cathedral of Boston and Galway. The first child baptized was Richard William Holland fifth son of the Mayor of Galway Brendan Holland on Monday morning. Later Cardinal Cushing dedicated the John Kennedy Memorial Park to his dear friend the late President John J Kennedy on Eyre Square.
August 28th 1965 Gordon Cooper and Charles Conrad travel 6 million miles in six days journey in space creating a new record for the Americans as the race in space between Russia and America continues.
Joan O Hanlon wins the Jubilee Nurse’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. The Loreto Cup presented by Tom McCarren was won be Mrs PA Farrelly with Kathleen Sullivan the runner up and Margaret English again best gross.
Cavan Shamrocks continue their great start to the season beating Stackallen 3-2 in Stackallen after leading by 2-0 at the interval. Des Lambert the flying winger this time played in goals and got good cover from Micheal Smyth Gene Cullivan Dessie Maguire and John Burns. Michael Kavanagh George Pratt and Andy McGahon were the Shamrock’s goal scorers. Cavan Shamrock’s now play Drogheda Bohemians next Sunday.
Galway bet Down to qualify for the All Ireland Final on a score of 9 points to 7. This was a game Down should have won but their normally accurate forward line let them down. Down had total possession of the ball after the interval but shot an amazing 7 wides without registering a score. It was only in the final minutes when Down shot their bolt that Galway sealed a hard fought but hardly deserving win. Sean O Neill and Paddy Doherty usually so accurate and deadly for Down were completely off form. Down with ¾ of the play led a half time by solitary point 4-3. So frustrated were some of the Down supporters that one gent assaulted referee E Moyles from Wicklow at the final whistle. The troublemaker was quickly shepherded away by stewards and Garda and the referee who had an excellent game was escorted to the safety of the dressing room without any further unsporting incident. Scorers for Galway the reigning All Ireland champions Cyril Dunne 0-6 John Keenan 0-2 Sean Cleary 0-1 for Down Brian Johnston 0-2 Sean O Neill free George Glynn and Paddy Doherty 0-1 each. In a thrilling minor curtain raiser Derry just about deserved their narrow 4-8 to 4-5 victory over Roscommon in a thrilling encounter full of thrills and spills. Derry led at the interval 3-3 to 3-2 and will now face Kerry in the All Ireland final on the 26th September 1965.
On the 3rd of September the Cavan based Navak Showband (Cavan spelt back ways) will make their long awaited debut in the Ulster Arms Ballroom Cavan. The members of the band are Sean McCormack leader from Saint Mary’s Terrace Dag Carroll lead singer from College Street Bill McCusker Main Street Liam Cooke Main Street Gerry Graham Main Street Richard Graham Saint Phelim’s Place and Patsy Carroll Saint Phelim’s Place. The Manage is Joe McNamara fro College View and the band can be booked for dances carnivals etc at Cavan 207. Dancing at the big launch is 9-1 and admission is 6/-.
Raymond Carroll Oliver Kelly Jeremiah Twoomey Philip A Fitzsimmons Andrew C McEntee Fergus McCauley and Thomas O Reilly are some of the outstanding successes in the Leaving Certificate results at Saint Patrick’s College.
September 4th 1965 Virginia with 92 points is once again voted Ireland’s tidiest town. Mountnuggent was first in its category while Ballyjamesduff with 87 points was 3rd overall and was the winner of the Midland Regional Tourism award.
Doctor Patrick Power MB BCh is appointed Cavan MOH. Native of Galway Dr Power was Assistant MOH in Sligo. He is married with 4 children. He is son of the well known Professor M Power Professor of Mathematics UCG and a member of Senad Eireann. Dr Power has three sisters doctors and one of them is a dental surgeon.
George Millar BA Cavan succeeds Archdeacon Shire as Rector of Cavan Derryheen and Denn parishes. Rev Millar was ordained in 1946 and is a native of Kilkenny and served in Wexford Belfast and later Chaplin to the Mission of Seamen. He was appointed Rector in Billis in 1955. He has one daughter Helen and is married to Olive a native of Sligo.
The woman in form Mrs PA Farrelly ‘Dr Finegan’ wins the Captain’s Prize Connie McEntee’s at County Cavan Golf Club. Playing off a handicap of 30 and returning a 71 nett. Airmid O Hanlon was runner up also off 30 while Kathleen Sullivan won best gross with an outstanding 84. Mrs Don McMullin won the special prize.
Ballyconnell after failing to put the Cavan Gael’s away in the Senior Championship semi final at Breffni Park are caught on the post when full back Colm Smith joining the attack slotted home the equalizing point with time up. Tommy Monaghan led the revival with a great point followed by a Jim McDonnell free from a difficult far out angle. Cavan Gael’s led at the interval by 1-1 to 0-3. On the final whistle from outstanding referee Mick Higgins the two teams were on equal scores and must meet again for the right to face Bailieborough Shamrock’s in the Senior Championship Final.
Oliver Plunkett’s Cavan play Mullahoran in the Under 16 Final on Sunday. Both teams are fielding six county stars who starred in the recent Father Manning Cup.
“Bush TV now available at Smyth’s. See the latest models rent or buy. Smyth’s congratulate the Navak’s on their launch at gala dance in the Ulster Arms!”
Death of Albert ‘Bertie ‘ Morris 19 Coleman Road. Well known extremely popular he was a plumber in the long established family firm. He is survived by his wife Olive son Cyril family friends and neighbours with whom he was extremely popular for his numerous acts of kindness. Archdeacon Shire assisted by his successor Rev George Millar officiated at the funeral in Saint John’s Church of Ireland which was packed to capacity with all classes and creeds in attendance. Burial later took place in Kilmore cemetery.
Robert Mackeral sells his residence on Cathedral Road to Miss A Cusack Dublin for £4,275 . Murphy Quinn in association with Taylor Tweedy were the auctioneers while Allen and Halpin Solicitors had carriage.
Bishop Quinn will open the Apostolic Worker’s display in Saint Augustine’s Hall. Sets of vestments altar linen and sacred objects for the foreign missions will be on display.
Cavan Bridge Club will re open after the Summer recess in the Ulster Arms on September 7th while the AGM will take place in the Farnham Hotel on the 13th September 1965.
Death of James O Dowd Latnadrona Crosserlough at the age of 73. Member of one of Crosserlough’s oldest and most distinguished families he was extremely popular in the area where he carried on a progressive farming operation. He is survived by his wife 2 sons Philip O Dowd Latnadrona and Michael B Ag Sc Ballyconnell and three daughters Mrs Harvey Athlone Mrs Halton Ballinagh and Rosaleen O Dowd Latnadrona Crosserlough. He was brother of Monsignor Patrick O Dowd Mass USA Rev T Canon O Dowd Swanlinbar Philip O Dowd The Manse Derrylurgan Ballyjamesduff Peter O Dowd Postmaster Ross county Meath and Sister Agnes O Dowd USA. Rev T McCauley assisted by Rev Canon Patrick Gaffney PP officiated at the large and representative funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Crosserlough to the adjoining cemetery.
September 11th 1965 Very Rev Patrick Smith PP Jordanhill Glasgow builds and opens the first Catholic Church in the area since the reformation. In attendance at the dedication was his brother Father Kevin Thomas Smith San Antonio Texas his mother Annie Smith Lisduff Maghera and his sister Mrs Nellie Gargan ‘Ritz Bar’ Cavan.
Drumalee beat Stradone 0-14 to 2-7 to win their section of the Junior Championship thus qualifying for the semi final when they will play Killinkere. Tough struggle Drumalee fell into arrears in the second half but their forward line in man of the match Donie Fay was the star put them on the road to glory. Between himself and Paddy Lyons they contributed 9 points to the Drumalee total. The two teams were level at half time. Tony Coyle was the essence of soundness in the Drumalee goal and could not be faulted for letting in either of the Stradone goals. Tommy Molloy Joe Brown Tom Flynn Michael Smith were outstanding in defence. Frankie Walsh and Joey O Keefe were always struggling at centre field. Paddy Lyons on the 40 Donie Fay at full forward with good assistance from Andy McConnell Micheal Greenan and Fergus McCauley. Scorers for Drumalee Donie Fay 0-6 Paddy Lyons 0-3 Andy McConnell Micheal Greenan and Fergus McCauley 0-1 each.
Cavan Gaels virtue of their well merited over Ballyconnell will play Bailieboro Shamrocks in next Sunday’s County Final with Mick Higgins referee. Cavan town’s Slasher’s last won the title for the town in 1941 and only Cavan Gaels in 1958 have ever reached a senior final representing the town. The game will be preceded by Drumavaddy V Crosserlough Junior Division final. Bailieborough Shamrocks beat Cross 2-9 to 2-6 in last Friday night’s semi final where Eamonn Curley was man of the match and a goal four minutes from the end was decisive in giving the champions another championship final berth. On Sunday Cavan Gaels were in sparkling form to beat Ballyconnell 3-8 to 1-8 in the senior semi final replay at Breffni Park. The Gaels were inspired by the sparkling display and leadership of captain Jim McDonnell. Larry Ready and Danny Thomas were the principal scorers but Tommy Monaghan and Terry Smith showed flashes of genius when the chips were down. PJ Carroll and Jack McEntee held sway all through at centre field and gave their forwards a winning platform. John O Rourke was almost redundant in the goals but every time he was called for he came off his line to clear while a feature of his game was his lengthy kick outs. The full back line of Brian Tighe Donal Crowe and veteran Colm Smith closed down all avenues to goal and scores for Ballyconnell were hard to come by. Jim McDonnell at centre half gave a display akin to that which he gave on the national stage in the All Ireland semi final of 1955 and which was voted as ‘the greatest individual display ever given at headquarters by John D Hickey Gaelic Editor of the Irish Independent. Pat Gaffney at wing half is having his best season to date and everything he did was class.
Death of Elizabeth J Reilly Coolboyogue who was extremely popular in the area and known for her kind acts of charity to those less well off in the community. She was widow of Jonathan Smith. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan to New cemetery. Venerable Archdeacon Shire assisted by Rev George Millar officiated.
Rev Sean Finlay along with his brother Jimmy now Brother Simon fly out from Shannon to the USA where they spent four days together in New York visiting relatives before going their separate ways Father Sean to Sacramento California and Brother Simon of the Franciscan’s to Los Angeles to study at the Loyola University.
Death of Joseph PO Cahill?? Hibernian Bank Mohill and a native of Dublin. Served in Cavan from 1943-1955. Survived by his wife 2 daughters and one brother.
Joe G O Reilly’s three act comedy play ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ is very well received when broadcast from Radio Eireann on Sunday night. Joe from Drumcrave and an employee of Cavan County Council is a regular contributor to the Anglo Celt’s Christmas number.
Numbers at Cavan Technical School soar as 196 new pupils enroll for the coming academic year. Two rooms rented from the Protestant Hall to accommodate the overflow as calls continue for the provision of a new Vocational school in Cavan. There were 104 girls and 92 boys among the new students. The number of girls is exactly the same as last year but the number of boys is up from 87-92 an increase of 17 overall.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Burke and H Caffrey E/W Mr and Mrs G Bradley.
With the £4,250 received from the sale of his house in Cathedral Road recently Robert Mackeral buys the magnificent ‘Ardvarna’ Farnham Road former residence of the late Frank Tweedy for £6,000. The Auctioneers were Taylor and Tweedy while Allen and Halpin had carriage of sale.
September 18th 1965 Jim McDonnell is pictured receiving the battered Oliver Plunkett Cup from Chairman of the County Board TP O Reilly following Cavan Gael’s surprising one point victory over Bailieboro Shamrock’s in a thrilling final at Breffni Park on Sunday. Pat Clarke the Bailieboro skipper ruefully looks on at the sea of congratulations as the Gael’s bridge a 24 year gap by bringing the senior championship to the county town for the first time since the Slasher’s win against Cornafean in 1941. Cavan Gaels were founded in 1957 and this is their first senior championship title achieved in the of adversary as they had to field without established stars such as Mick Ryan Hugo Cafferty Tommy Monaghan and Phil ‘Lightening’ Murray. On the day the Gaels got all the little breaks that always add up to success with Jim McDonnell who captained and coached the team inspirational in his determination and drive for his first ever senior success in the twilight of his career. The Gaels started at a furious pace and seemed to knock the champions out of their stride on a bright sunny day on a sticky surface.
Cavan Gaels upset the odds by beating hot favourites Bailieboro Shamrocks to win their 1st County Senior Championship since their foundation in 1957.The Gaels seemed to thrive on setbacks when their star forward Phil Lightning Murray was ruled out because of injury as was solid defenders Mick Ryan and Hugo Cafferty they brought in a couple of inexperienced young players who all rose to the challenge admirably. Jim McDonnell gave the greatest display ever seen in a County Final akin to his much heralded 1955 display against Kerry in the All Ireland Semi Final which John D Hickey of the Irish Independent named as the best display ever given by any player during his career covering the games at Headquarters. The teams were paraded before the start by the Breffni Boys Band who also played the National Anthem many of the large attendance basking in the perfect conditions joined in singing Amhrain Na Fíann. Referee Mick Higgins sent the teams away after Hughie Smith Courthouse tossed the coin between captains Pat Clarke and Jim McDonnell .Jim McDonnell from a free out at midfield opened the scoring with a point for the Gaels. Paddy Maguire from a pass by Jim McDonnell scored a beautiful point in the 7th minute. Terry Smith went high to field a cross by Jim McDonnell and with his trusted left foot sent over for a great Gaels’ point in the11th minute. Then came the score of the game from a long clearance by Brian Tighe who was magnificent at full back the ball transferred to Jim McDonnell who soloed at speed into the heart of the Bailieboro defence to send a rocket to the net from 30 yards on 21 minutes. The Gaels were well on top at this stage and in the 25th minute Jim McDonnell sent in a beautiful pass to Larry Ready and the Connolly Street man pivoted and sent a pile driver to the back of the Shamrock’s net to leave the Gaels winning by double scores at the interval 2-4 to 0-5.It was all Bailieboro Shamrocks in the second half and they gradually closed the gap with a goal from Pat Clarke and a point from sub Tom O Reilly. The Gaels’ full back line of Donal Crowe Brian Tighe and veteran Colm Smith repulsed attack after attack from a rampant Bailieboro and from a clearance by Brian Tighe Jim McDonnell gained possession and sent in a speculative lob to the square which went all the way to the net for the Gaels’ third goal of the afternoon. The game was still there for the Shamrocks to win but they shot 5 consecutive wides before Eamonn Curley from an exquisite pass from the brilliant Pat Clarke tied the game with 5 minutes to go. The response from the Gaels was as spectacular as it was unexpected Jack McEntee who along with Jim McDonnell dominated midfield for the Gaels caught the kick out and soloed through only to be inches wide. From the resultant kick out a resurgent Jim McDonnell gained possession sent in a high lob which was fielded brilliantly by Paddy Maguire who side stepped the onrushing Felim Kelly to score the winning point. Mick Higgins blew the full time whistle at the kick out and the Gaels were Champions for the first time. Tough hard sporting game with fouling to a minimum and referee Higgins kept the play flowing from end to end. Great credit due to Gaels’ selectors and mentors who in the face of insurmountable odds never panicked. Bailieboro Shamrocks were over confident and didn’t get into their stride until the second half when they realised that their title was under threat. They then proceeded to kick wide after wide before the Gaels came with their late flourish to deservedly win the contest. The Gaels won the game by their strength and skill down the middle Brian Tighe had his greatest ever game for the Gaels at full back Pat Gaffney was magnificent at centre half back. Jack McEntee and Jim McDonnell dominated midfield for most of the game while Danny Thomas on the 40 was the playmaker in chief and in the second half doubled up as third midfielder. Paddy Maguire at full forward scored the first and the winning point for Cavan Gaels and his physical presence troubled the Shamrock’s defence all through. In goals John Foley O Rourke celebrating his 40th Birthday got very little opportunity to show his range of skills such was he cover afforded by the full back line and Gerry Carroll and Eamonn McGovern at half back who attacked at every opportunity. Veteran Cathal Young showed some great touches and steadied the ship in the storm in the second half. The youngsters P J Carroll Larry Ready and Terry Smith all contributed handsomely to an historic victory. Team John Foley O Rourke Donal Crowe Brian Tighe Colm Smith Jerry Carroll Pat Gaffney Eamonn McGovern Jim McDonnell Captain Jack McEntee Cathal Young Danny Thomas PJ Carroll Larry Ready Paddy Maguire and Terry Smith. Adverse comments after the game about the state of the Oliver Plunkett Cup which Bailieboro brought to the ground expecting to take home again should have been shined up and cleaned. The trophy was presented to Cavan Gaels captain Jim McDonnell by T P O Reilly Chairman Cavan County Board who himself played a prominent role in the Slashers last win in the competition in 1941.
Same Week Tommy Kelly Post Office pens the ballad (Air Slievenamon)
Here’s a tribute to the Cavan Gaels who won the County Cup
. They showed the doubters, diehards that they too had the stuff
. When they met and beat the ‘Shamrocks’ a great team of renown
And brought the Plunkett trophy back again to Cavan Town
In goal was ageless ‘Foley’ Rourke who is with them now so long
But he still can stop the bullets or oblige you with a song
The full back line is Colm Smith, Brian Tighe and Donal Crowe
They showed us from the very start that they did fear no foe
At Centre half Pat Gaffney, sure he played a leading part.
And his solos up the middle gave his team new heart
He got great support from ‘Scobie’ Carroll a wing back who can fly
And McGovern on the other side can take balls from the sky
At centre field Jack McEntee and peerless Jim McDonnell
Made one wonder if in fact we were watching Mick O Connell
They fielded high ,they fielded safe, they were a joy to behold
For years to come of Jack and Jim, great stories will be told
Danny Thomas on the ‘40’his praises will be sung
with P J Carroll on the wing and the veteran who is ‘Young’
All played their parts and did their best, they are tough alert and speedy
And they gave great service to their ‘fulls’Terry Smityh,Maguire and Ready
But in our joy, let’s not forget the men of ‘41
Tom Meehan, Coyle and Conaty great sportsmen everyone.
It matters not how long the wait or how long you may have taken.
You won the Cup in ’63 and young blood you will awaken.
Cavan Gaels County Champions 1965
Front Row (L to R): Colm Smith,Cathal Young, Terry Smith, Jim McDonnell (capt.), Jack McEntee,Larry Reidy,Gerard Carroll, Brendan Keaney and Donal Crowe. Back Row (L to R): Paddy Maguire, Danny Thomas, John O Rourke,Brian Tighe,Oliver Cassidy J Carroll, Pat Gaffney,Eamonn McGovern, Oliver Crowe, Michael Walshe and Jim Mooney.
Cavan Gaels lined out without three of their star players Philip (lightning) Murray, Hugo Cafferty Tommy Monaghan and Mick Ryan all of whom were injured.
September 25th 1965:Cavan Gaels 3-05 Bailieboro Shamrocks (Champions 1964) 1-10..
Courtesy of Father Dan Gallogly 'Cavan Football Story'
Michael ‘Hauley’ Reilly son of Michael and the late Maire Elizabeth Reilly Ashe Street Cavan wins a University scholarship on the results of his Leaving Certificate. Michael previously won a secondary school scholarship from the De La Salle School to Saint Patrick’s College.
Cavan Bridge Club 1965 President Surgeon Bertie T Cullen Captain Tommy McCormick Secretary Gwen Arnold Treasurer H Carthy Munster and Leinster Bank. Committee Jim Rafter Maureen McDonald Kathleen Sullivan Dermot Morgan and Cyril Arnold.
Cavan Fair Yearlings £35-40 suck calves £16-28. Farm Horses £50-60 knackers £55-65 ponies £35-45 donkies £5-12. Bonhams £10-14 per pair.
September 25th 1965 The legendary Mrs May Ward of Coras Point displays one of her hand woven pictures from her extensive wool collection to members of the visiting party from the ‘Countrywomen of the World’ who are holding their 11th Congress in Ireland. The delegates pictured in national dress stopped off in Ballinagh on their way to visiting Killeshandra Co Op and McCormack’s Products in Killeshandra.
Drumalee’s great run in the Junior Championship comes to an abrupt end with Killinkere stopping the Cavan side in the semi final by 2-5 to Drumalee’s 0-9 at Breffni Park. Drumalee led at half time after dominating the first half by 0-6 to 0-2. The Drumalee defence creaked for two goals at the crucial time and Killinkere ran out winners of a thrilling contest. Donie Fay who once again had a brilliant game put Drumalee further ahead in the first few minutes of the second half then Gerry Smith struck for the first of Killinkere’s goals but that man again Donie Fay struck twice with points to put Drumalee ahead again on 17 minutes of the second half. Sean Smith struck for Killinkere with the decisive goal of the game putting them ahead again and when Matty Lynch added another point Drumalee’s ‘goose was cooked’. PJ Masterson was an excellent referee of a fine sporting game that entertained the large partisan crowd. Both teams launched all out attacks but try as they would no further scores were recorded in the last seven minutes and Killinkere marched into the final where they will play Castlerahan who outclassed Butlersbridge in the other semi final 0-8 to Butlersbridge’s 1-3. The Bridge led by 1-3 to 0-2 at half time but failed to add to their score in the second half. Drumalee Tony Coyle Tommy Molloy Raymond Carroll Joey Brown Oliver O Reilly Tom Flynn Michael Smith Frank Walsh Joey O Keeffe Sean Woods Fergus McCauley Tommy Smith Donie Fay and Andy McConnell. Sub Paddy Lyons for S O Reilly. Butlersbridge team Philip Dunne Kevin Smith Terry Smith John Sheanon Mickey Reilly T Reilly Sean Brogan Brian Myles Ray Dunne Tom Sheridan Con Smith Tommy Smith John Cusack Ken Browne and Eamonn O Reilly Sub J O Rourke. Referee Phil Brady Castleblayney.
Kerry are bidding for their 21st senior football title when they play the champions Galway bidding for their sixth crown at Croke Park in the All Ireland football final which will be televised to Britain courtesy of BBC for the first time. It is expected that an audience of 9 million will watch the game.
Ina Hickey wins Annie McEneaney’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club.
Roma Creamer Catherine Cullivan Gabriel Dunne Thomas Pearse Gilroy Paul Smith Michael McGinnity Laurence L Nee Niall O Brien and Peter McPartlin are among the big successes at the Intermediate exams in Loreto and Saint Patrick’s College published in the Anglo Celt in alphabetical order for the first time.
Death of Patrick Donohoe Lake View. A very popular highly respected resident. Survived by his wife and family. The funeral from the Cathedral was large and representative with burial later in Cullies cemetery .
Tommy ‘Toggy’ Connolly one of the De La Salle’s first pupils in Cavan calls a meeting for the school with a view to forming a past pupil’s union.
Sympathy is extended to Dr Anna J McGauran Church Street on the death of her brother Professor Joseph Reilly Bishop’s Town Avenue Cork at home.. Former head of the Chemistry Department at UCC. He was one of Ireland’s most distinguished industrial chemists.
Cavan Bridge N/S Cyril Arnold and Rev Sean O Reilly E/W Maureen McDonald and Kathleen Sullivan.
Cavan Motor Club will stage their biggest rally to date next week for the Jackson Cup around the local roads. The extensive prizes in 3 classes will be presented at their gala dinner dance in the Ulster Arms on Thursday September 30th 1965.
Cavan Gaels led by their captain Jim McDonnell arrive at the De La Salle School with the coveted Oliver Plunnkett Cup won in their senior county championship final victory recently. Each class was treated to lemonade from the cup and after the festivities the Principal Brother Ultan gave the pupils the rest of the day off. Rev Brother Cyril is trainer and coach of the team with captain Jim McDonnell.
October 2nd 1965 Michael O Neill General Manager of Killeshandra Co Op is elected to Board Bainne on the Producer’s panel.
Herbert Wellwood a native of Cavan and son of the legendary Bertie Wellwood former Cavan County Engineer ‘Spring Villa ‘Cootehill Road is appointed Judge Advocate General by the President Eamonn De Velera. He served in the local defence forces during the emergency and had an extensive legal practice in Cork before taking silk moving to Dublin. He is a gifted pianist and concert orchestra member. He replaces Anthony J Hederman SC who has retired after 5 years service.
Death of Eugene ‘Hughie’ Lee Wolfe Tone Street and Corlurgan at the age of 64. One of Cavan’s great characters Hughie operated a well known restaurant at the butt of the Acre (Paddy Power’s) and did a huge business particularly on Fair days. He was one of the first people to drive a car in Cavan town and opened a hackney service at his well appointed premises. On bad roads no journey was too short and none too long for the unflappable Hughie. He brought a full load of supporters to Tralee for the famous 1925 All Ireland Semi Final when Kerry just pipped the emerging Ulster standard bearers Cavan by a point. Hughie was a man of gentle and kind disposition with a great love for children and he brought the neighbours all over the country in his car as treats and at no cost. He was extremely well known and very popular over a wide area. Apart from the All Ireland Final of 1947 Hughie had a full load of supporters at all of Cavan’s All Ireland wins of 1933 1935 1948 1952 and made sure that a bonfire blazed on the Diamond outside his door to welcome the victorious teams home. He was one of the first to have his car bonded and journeyed all the way to Belfast to convey Cavan supporters to Ulster Championship clashes. He is survived by his wife one brother relatives and many friends and neighbours. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal to the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father PJ McManus CC officiated.
Two in a row for Galway as they win their sixth All Ireland crown 12 points to 9 at the expense of a rugged Kerry team seeking their 21st crown. Tough hard game with far too much close marking and many frees. There were 21 points in all scored and 14 came from frees. Eight to Kerry who only scored once from play and 6 to Galway who always looked as if they would just have enough to weather the Kerry storm. Dr Mick Loftus was very lenient in the first half allowing rough play to develop without punishment but in the second half he sent off John Donnellan Galway and Derry O Shea Kerry for an incident between the pair early in the second half. Nearing the end he appeared to overstep the mark by sending John Thomas O Shea Kerry off for only helping an opponent to his feet . Galway led by 7 points to 4 at the interval. A crowd of 77,735 got very little value for money from this contest and the reaction of the millions watching on RTE and BBC I must have been negative. Scorers for Galway Cyril Dunne 0-6 Pat Donnellan 0-3 Seamus Leydon 0-2 and Christy Tyrell 0-1. Scorers for Kerry Bernie O Callaghan 0-6 Mick O Connell 0-2 and Mick O Dwyer 0-1.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Ann McEneaney and Mrs Maureen Hunt E/W Kathy Griffin and Mrs Burke. Howell Cup competition Muriel Doherty and Peggy Willock.
The annual general meeting of the British Legion will take place in the clubrooms Farnham Street on Monday next at 9 pm.
October 9th 1965 Cavan is voted top coarse angling centre for the second successive year. Carrick on Shannon in county Leitrim was second and Bailieboro one the category of populations of 150-400. Cavan also won the title as the most improved centre over the 12 months with Fermoy in Cork the runner up. Thirty two centres competed. Cavan was praise for the improved signage for anglers visiting the town the free maps and advice given to the anglers by Hugh Gough who is spearheading the drive for Cavan to be recognized as one of the leading coarse angling centres in the world.
Pope Paul VI is the first Pope to set foot in America. Arrives to a hero’s welcome at Kennedy Airport with millions lining the streets on his way to address the United Nations where he declares “No more war war never again”! Later he celebrated Mass in Yankee Stadium where 90,000 specially chosen guests from all over the USA were in attendance at an emotional charged Mass. He met President Johnston for talks before leaving America for Rome. Among those present at his historic address to the United Nations was Taoiseach Sean Lemass Minister for Foreign Affairs Frank Aiken Leader of the Opposition Liam Cosgrove and Mr Brendan Corish leader of the Irish Labour Party.
Rainfall in September 1965 was 2.66 on 17 rainy days while in September 1964 it was 2.60 on 17 rainy days.
Eoghan Rua from Cavan win the 1964 Junior Hurling Championship beating a more fancied Stradone 2-8 to 1-2 at sparsely attended Breffni Park on Sunday. Stradone led by 1-2 to 1-1 at the interval but ran out of steam in the second half failing to score any more. E McDonnell at full back was outstanding as was Michael Geraghty at centre half back. Raymond Carroll Seamus Bennett and Sean Hannon were also sound in defence. V Vaughan was to the fore all through the hour at midfield. Up front in attack Frankie Walsh Sean Murphy Michael Clancy and A Woodcock were always prominent and managed to get the scores particularly in the second period. Tommy Duke Mick McCarthy Michael Galligan and Packy McGovern were always trying hard for Stradone. J Egan from Cootehill was a very competent referee of a contest that never became over robust or rough.
Death of Andrew Smith Annaglough . Well known highly popular farmer who was always on hand t help a neighbour and cared passionately about the poor and vulnerable in the local community. There was a capacity attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
Sunday afternoon the women’s mission closes in the Cathedral while the men’s mission opens at 7 pm on the same evening.
Cavan High Court sits for only 5 minutes with Justice B Walsh presiding. Five appeals were listed three were struck off one withdrawn and the last one adjourned to a future sitting of the Court.
Death of Mrs E Carroll widow of the late Ted Carroll Veterinary Surgeon Church Street at the residence of her daughter in Liverpool. She was a native of Cork and during her time in Cavan she was closely identified with the social and sporting life of the town being a member of Cavan Golf Club and the Pavilion Lawn Tennis Club. She was also closely identified with raising funds for the erection of the new Cathedral and was a member of the many organizations in the Old and New Cathedrals. She is survived by her two sons and two daughters. Funeral in Glasnevin cemetery Dublin.
Large meeting in the Town Hall decide to try to rescue the post of District Nurse which is funded from voluntary subscriptions and is a huge boost to women of child bearing age in the community or people who are recovering from illness or disability. In order to keep the service going £200 is urgently needed and a committee was former to carry out a door to door collection to raise funding.
Saint Louis Convent Monaghan Pas Pupil’s Union 1965 President Miss P Watters Vice President Ethna Maguire Secretary Miss V Herron Treasurer Kathleen McKenna Main Street. Committee Mrs Gary Fortune Miss M O Reilly Mrs Martin Miss E McKiernan N McGovern Mrs Vincent O Connor Kay Henry Maggie Hickey Mollie Finnegan and Brigid Keelan NT.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr Mansfield and Tommy McCormack E/W Father Sean O’Reilly and Jim Rafter.
AGM of Cavan Dart’s Association in S McCormack’s Commercial Bar Bridge Street Chairman T Donohoe Vice Chair Tommy Murray Secretary Christy Kavanagh Treasurer S McCormack. Committee Sean Smith Ken Simpson R Murphy John O Neill and Cyril Duffy.
October 16th 1965 Pictured are the winners of Cavan Motor Club’s recent rally for the Jackson Cup held on the roads adjacent to Cavan town on Monday last. The presentation took place at the 1st annual gala dinner in the Ulster Arms where a capacity attendance were present. Pictured George V Maloney Junior winning driver John Cosgrove winning navigator in Class 1 Maurice Jackson Jackson’s Garage who sponsored the prizes T Fox winner of Class 2 Peter McGinnity winning navigator Class 2 W Scanlon and Joe McNamara winner of Class 3.
Death of Joseph ‘Joe’ O Reilly former charge hand in John Connolly and Company Ballinagh. He was extremely popular efficient and highly reliable and courteous. He served his time to the hardware business in Cavan town. Joe was a prominent member of the Defence Forces during the Emergency and was one of Cavan’s best supporters never missing a game of any importance in Breffni Park while he was very involved with the local club. He is survived by his wife brothers and sisters. Funeral from Saint Felim’s Church Ballinagh to the adjoining cemetery.
Castlerahan beat Killinkere 2-10 to 0-8 to easily win the Cavan Junior Championship in a poor one sided game in Breffni Park. Killinkere thus suffered their third successive defeat at this stage of the competition. John Nallen former Meath Galway and May star now domiciled in Ballyjamesduff and was the star for Castlerahan at full forward. The teams were tied at 3 points each at the interval.
The legendary Tom Maguire from Ballyconnell captain of Cavan senior county team calls it a day at the age of 31 after serving the county with great distinction since 1953. He was a member of the losing Cavan All Ireland minor team of 1952. Never played a bad game for Cavan even in the face of insurmountable odds when players around him ‘threw in the towel’ Tom always played his heart out and was one of Cavan’s greatest players never to win an All Ireland senior medal. He follows now in the footsteps of Jim McDonnell who announced his retirement in May and was also a member of the beaten 1952 Cavan Minor team. Tom Maguire was the only Ulster footballer to date to win 5 Railway Cup medals 1956 1959 1963 1964 and 1965. He won 3 Ulster Championship medals 1954 1955 1962 and 1964 when despite a heavy defeat he emerged with distinction from the semi final hammering to Kerry. He also won 3 McKenna Cup medals and 3 Fitzsimons Cup medals with Cavan. He will continue to play with his club Ballyconnell.
Cavan Shamrocks will travel to Blacklion on Sunday next to play a White Father’s Student selection at the White Father’s grounds in Blacklion.
Salvador Murphy is appointed to the post of Assistant Court Clerk Cavan replacing Nicholas Power who has been promoted to Ballinasloe. Salvador was formerly a clerical officer with Mayo County Council in Castlebar.
Harvest Thanksgiving at Cavan Presbyterian Church will be conducted at 11 am on Sunday by Rev WJ Fletcher BA and at 7 pm by Rev TP Blackstock BA. On Monday evening the Service will be conducted by Rev Rupert Gibson BA with soloist Miss Archibald and Mr Hogan.
Cavan Badminton Club 1965 Chairman Noel Martin Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Leo McDonald. Committee Sheila Cosgrove Joe Connolly Miss M McEvoy and J McCormack.
Small supply improved prices on fair demand at Cavan Fair. Yearlings £35-40 2 year old £45-55 3 year old £65-75 springers £65-80. Working horses £40-50 ponies £25-35 colts and fillies £40-50 and donkies £5-12. Carrying sows £26-30 and bonhams £5-12 per pair.
In ‘Letters to The Editor’ well known Cavan journalist Anselem Lovett a naïve of Cathedral Road now resident in Fairtown where he is married with a wife Kathleen nee Linden and family deplores the throwing open of public roads to rally drivers. Total irresponsible behavior with cars travelling at break neck speed by his door. Anselm deplores the publicity afforded to these4 ladies and gentlemen who engage in this very dangerous practice that could lead to fatalities on our secondary roads. Anselem concludes by saying a child would be summonsed for playing ball on the street while these people career past at 70 MPH oblivious to the dangers they are posing and the inconvenience they are causing at all hours of the day and night.
October 23rd 1965 Donegal are declared winners of the Dr McKenna Cup following Cavan’s failure to fulfill the fixture in May when they appealed to the Ulster Council for a postponement on the grounds that their captain and centre half was engaged in the Cardinal Cushing Games in Boston. The Ulster Council threw the objection out and Cavan subsequently appealed to the Central Council but decided last week to withdraw the appeal and the game was awarded to Donegal.
Death of Jonathan Jackson son of Walter and Sarah Jackson ‘Pleasure House’ Killykeen and brother of Maurice Jackson’s Garage and Alan Jackson. Survived by his mother brothers nephews nieces and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining church yard.
Death of one of Cavan’s greatest ever characters Charles O Reilly Drumherrish Cullies Cavan on October 19th 1965 in Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan at the age of 74. He was member and Chairman of Cavan County Council for 31 years and incredibly he was returned with almost a double quotas at every election at the head of the poll since 1934.. Chairman of Cavan Agricultural Committee Monaghan Health Board Chairman of Lough Oughter River Erne Drainage Board Cavan Old Age Pension Committee and Cavan Rural District Council. He succeeded his father John O Reilly as a member of Cavan County Council and was a founder member of Clann Na Poblacht who for years held the balance of power in the inter party governments after the War. He was prominent in the War of Independence and was Captain of Cavan Old IRA. He was engaged in many major engagements with the Crown forces and was on the wanted list for many years before being captured on the day the British shot Kevin Barry. Charles was sentenced to 10 years and was interred in Belfast Portland and Dartmoor before being released on signature of the Treaty. Charles was then appointed an Official of the Sinn Fein Courts and later formed with his good friend John Tully TD and Sean McBride Clann Na Poblachta. On his first entry into elections he headed the poll succeeding his father as a member of Cavan County Council in 1934. He was an outstanding public representative working night and day to further the welfare of those poor and less well off in the community. At Council Meetings Charles was known for his great good humor never taking a cheap shot at a political opponent and was master of the wit and thrust of parliamentary debate. He was a man of few words but what he said always held sway and would be repeated in the pubs and shops in Cavan for many weeks and months later. He was a decent kind good hearted man in an age when Councilors received no salary and little or no expenses. He had no enemies even among those of completely different political opinion. He was known for his extreme generosity and kindness and spent all his money on ‘treating’ his constituents and friends. He never took advantage of his high rank or position and was a man of utmost decency and respect with a kind civil encouraging word for young and old in the community. The Celt in tribute says that 2Charles O Reilly was beyond reproach and the Council Chamber will never be the same again-he was a giant among equals” . In his youth Charles was an outstanding footballer with his club Drumbo and later took an active interest in the welfare of the local Drumalee Club. He was a great Gael and was present to welcome home Cavan on the five occasions they brought the Sam Maguire to the county. He is survived by his wife 1 daughter two brothers Matt and Eugene and two sisters Mrs P Duddy Dublin B King Stradone. The coffin was draped in the Tricolour as the remains were removed from Saint Phelim’s Hospital with colleagues from Cavan Old IRA under John Tully TD walking on both sides of the hearse. The funeral was the biggest ever seen in the Cathedral with an overflow attendance many of them in tears at the death of such a great dear dependable loyal friend and counselor without equal in the community. Father PJ McManus CC presided at the removal and funeral. Sean Sheridan former Fianna Fail TD from Crossdoney was in charge of the firing party who let off a volley of shots in salute and farewell while Teddy McCormack Cavan CBSI sounded the last post on the trumpet. Father PJ McManus CC recited a decade of the rosary in Irish in tribute to a great Cavan man.
Death of Doctor John B Lawless in London. He was an Assistant Chemist in Jerry Burke’s Chemists Cavan for many years where he was very helpful and efficient. Native of county Monaghan he later emigrated to London and was Secretary of the London Irish Club. He was extremely helpful to emigrants from Ireland with a ‘soft spot’ for those from counties Cavan and Monaghan. He is survived by his wife and family and was brother of Doctor Desmond Lawless in Dublin. Funeral to Mount Jerome cemetery Dublin. .
Death of Thomas E Brady 2 Saint Mary’s Terrace Cavan. Well known character in Cavan he was much beloved of all. Keen fisherman he was a weekly visitor to Killykeen and the Erne waterway and for many years had a boat anchored there. He was a former Pork Butcher in McCarren’s Bacon Curers Cavan. He is survived by his wife one son and two daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal to the Cathedral with his work colleagues in McCarren’s forming the Guard of Honour. Father PJ McManus CC officiated and burial later took place in Cullies .cemetery.
Three young Cavan girls in serious accident at Carnaross when the car they were travelling in was in collision with a lorry. Betty Simpson 15 Saint Patrick’s Terrace Alice Donohoe Bridge Street and Clare Kitson from Saint Mary’s Terrace were removed to Saint Mary’s Hospital Navan but were not detained overnight. It is reported that Betty Simpson is still having treatment for serious leg injuries.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Surgeon BT Cullen and Dr Martin E/W Father P J Gargan and Owen McGovern.
Father PV Mallon Saint Patrick’s College is reappointed President of the All Ireland College’s Football Council at their AGM in Dublin.
Cavan /.Monaghan School’s Festival 1966 Chairman Rev Brother Ultan Secretary M McCluskey Cootehill. Over 800 attended the 19645 Festival which was only founded in 1961. Next year for the first time the Festival will take place over two days in Castleblayney on the 2nd and 3rd of April 1966.
Tom Fitzpatrick TD announces that a textile factory for Cavan is now certain and is awaiting the go ahead from the Industrial Development Authority.
Death of Nita Smith Camhilla Stradone at Saint Vincent’s Hospital Dublin. She was wife of well known Cavan builder and industrialist JJ Smith. She was sister of Madge Gaffney Ardkeen Latt Cavan who only died in the last few months and was sister in law of Paddy Gaffney BE Town Engineer. Daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Smith Camhilla Stradone she was known for her charity generosity and concern for those less well off in the community. Father C Smith Superior General of the Kiltegan Missionary Society to Africa officiated at the funeral Mass in Saint Dympna’s Church Upper Lavey with Father A Gallogly reciting the prayers at the graveside. It was the biggest funeral ever seen in Upper Lavey with interment in Saint Dympna’s cemetery.
Cavan Shamrock’s continue their high scoring debut with a 6-4 win against Saint Patrick’s Dundalk in Ardee. Listless lifeless first half with both defenses on top and the score was 0-0 at the interval. Ten goal second half with the Shamrock’s scoring per man of the match Des Lambert 2 George Pratt John O Neill and Michael Kavanagh. Dickie Smith made the tie safe with a last minute penalty which he converted to make the final score 6-4 to an impressive Shamrock’s . Saint Patrick’s replied per Flanagan Sheehan Rourke and McCann.
October 30th 1965 Cavan Gael’s receive plaudits from Sport’s Editor PJ O Neiil for holding a ceilidhe rather than a dance in the Town Hall to celebrate their recent County senior championship success. The Gael’s were rewarded when a great night was had by all of the capacity 600 revelers with the hall bedecked in the blue and white of the new champions. During the evening the Club made a presentation to veteran defender Colm Smith who is leaving Cavan for Sligo on promotion in his job as sales representative for Irish Ale Breweries.
The Black Aces Showband from Kilkenny will provide the music at the upcoming Anglo Celt Staff Dance in the Town Hall.
Farewell social and presentation to Brendan Leddy who is a barman in the Farnham Hotel. The social will take place in the Ulster Arms admission 5/- music by Des Jenkins and his Orchestra under the auspices of the recently formed Barman’s Association.
Death of Mairin Ben Ui Chadain Dartry Dublin . She was eldest daughter of Philip Ruddy ex NT Bridge Street. She was a founding member and teacher in Scoil Lorcan. She was wife of the famous Irish author and lecturer Mhairtin who is a professor in Trinity College Dublin.. She was a noted gaelic scholar. Educated at the Poor Clare Covent Cavan Coolboyogue where her father was Principal Loreto College Navan University College Galway and Carysfort Training College Blackrock Dublin. She subsequently taught in Connemara and Dublin schools before founding Lorcan College. There was a capacity attendance at the removal and funeral in the Church of the Three Patrons Rathgar with burial later in Mount Jerome cemetery. Mairin is survived by her husband Mhairtin parents Phil and Kathleen Ruddy brothers Rev Philip Ruddy Florida PT Tommy Ruddy MPSI Cavan sisters Bernadette Daly NT Inchicore Sheila McMorrow NT Drumshanbo county Leitrim Kathleen Ruddy Teacher Sheffield England and Frances Ruddy Bridge Street Cavan cousin Patrick Ruddy Poles Cavan Margaret Smith Bridge Street cousin Dermot Kathleen and Eileen Morgan cousins. The President Mr De Velera a personal friend was represented by his Aide De Comp Cmdt B O hUllichain.
Cavan CYMS 1965-1966 Chairman Jimmy McCormack Vice Chairman Tommy McKiernan Secretary Paddy McCormack Assistant Secretary Mickey Breslin Treasurer Paddy O Reilly . Committee Michael Murray Martin Kitson Benny Cafferty and Michael Breslin Senior .
Cavan Boy Scout’s 1965 -1966 Chairman Michael Smith Saint Felim’s Place Vice Chairman Frank O Keeffe Secretary Dessie Maguire Treasurer Brendan Dunne. Committee Brother Cyril Eamonn Cooke Tony Doyle P Smith Tommy McKiernan and D Bradfield.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Peggy Willock E/W Maura Maloney and Mrs Burke.
First ever Art Class in the Technical School when 12 students enroll with Mrs Fletcher the Manse the teacher of sketching drawing with oils and pen on canvas.
November 6th 1965 Cavan Secondary Teacher’s Union Chairman Jim McDonnell Secretary J Burns Saint Patrick’s College Treasurer Miss M Feen Saint Clare’s College Cavan Organizer J McGoldrick Saint Michael’s College Cootehill Central Executive Rep Cait Uasal Ni Allmhurain Loreto College Cavan.
Vera Brady celebrates 15 years in business in al her shops nationwide. She has just bought in a large quantity of Elette Winter Coats at 25% discount as the supplier is going out of business and she is passing on all of the saving to her customers during the Sale,
New 6.75% National Loan to raise £25 million is expected to be oversubscribed at this generous rate of interest.
Death of Bernard ‘Barney’ Finlay a member of a well known building family from Coolbawn Corlesmore. He spent many years in America before returning to Ireland buying the famous ‘Dew Drop Inn’ from Vincent Cullen. He later bought further property in Connolly Street. He was a former outstanding footballer and Gael with Lacken and never missed a big game in the Park. He was brother of Jimmy Finlay well known contractor and member of Cavan Fire Brigade. He was uncle of Father Sean Finlay Sacramento California and Brother Simon Finlay Los Angeles. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father PJ Gargan presiding..
Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons will play at Mike Reilly’s ‘Fairtown Motors’ 1st annual dance in the Town Hall. Larry will be singing his new hit ‘There’s that smile again’ dancing is 5-12 and admission is 7/6 with all proceeds going to charity.
Father John Maguire Diocesan Examiner is the celebrant of the Solemn High Mass in the Cathedral on the feast of Christ the King with Father Felim McGovern deacon and sub deacon Father PJ McManus. Father Donal Hannon CC Denn was master of ceremonies. Father Felim McGovern celebrated the 8 am Mass 10 am Father PJ Gargan. Father ABC McGrath was on the organ at the Solemn High Mass with music supplied by the Cathedral Choir. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 7 pm when Father ABC McGrath celebrated devotions with a very large crowd present.
N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/W Jim Burke and Peggy Willock at Cavan Bridge Club in the Farnham Hotel.
The visitation of graves in Killygarry next Sunday with Father Joe Dolan reciting the prayers and officiating at the Devotions in Saint Brigid’s Church.
Edward O Gorman Auctioneer withdraws Colm Smith’s house on Farnham Road after the bidding reached £3,150 the property was sold later by Eddie for £3,300.
Francis McDermott bartender and assistant Auctioneer to Eddie Gorman in his capacity as Chairman of the Barman’s Association makes the presentation to Brendan Leddy a barman in the Farnham Hotel where the music was supplied by Des Jenkins in a well attended social in the Ulster Arms’ ballroom. Francis announced that an important meeting of the Association was fixed for Sharkey’s ‘The Blue Moon’ Bridge Street for 11 pm next Monday night.
Halloween bitterly cold wet weather keeps the numbers of children and Mummers to a minimum. The numbers were small and the take in almost all cases was negligible considering many of the callers were playing elaborate musical instruments.
.November 13th 1965 Myles Smith Kevitt Castle Crossdoney in serious single car crash at Lavey. Returning from a meeting of protesting farmers in Drogheda. He is the current President of the National Farmer’s Association. The steering went in his car at Lavey. Later transferred by helicopter to Saint Michael’s Hospital Dun Laoghaire with serious spinal and other injuries. He was airlifted by Aer Corps helicopter from Breffni Park with Dr Wilmot and a nurse from Dun Laoire on board The helicopter was piloted by Lt C O Connor with Cpl C O Brien navigator. Myles’ condition is later reported as comfortable.
Billy O Neill on behalf of the Ballyconnell First Ulster’s team makes a presentation to Mr and Mrs Tom Maguire to mark Tom’s retirement from the inter county team. He was presented with a silver inscribed tray and a suite of Waterford crystal by the club at their annual dinner in the Lawn Hotel Belturbet while TP O Reilly presented Tom with a wallet of notes on behalf of Cavan County Board of the GAA.
Death of Mary Benedictine Sharkey nee Donoghue Farnham Road at Saint Phelim’s Hospital after a long illness borne with her customary fortitude and patience. Native of Maghera she was a Clerical Officer in Cavan County Council before marrying the well known popular John Sharkey of Cavan’s Anglo Celt. She was a deeply religious woman and a member of the Legion of Mary for many years. She is survived by her husband John and one son Sean sisters ?? brothers Father JP O Donoghue Arkansas USA Tom O Donoghue and Patrick O Donoghue Stradone relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at her funeral Mass in the Cathedral celebrated by Father PJ Gargan with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Death on Sunday morning of the famous Thomas ‘Tight’ Smith at his residence 8 Tullac Mongan at the age of 60. He was an outstanding footballer with Cavan Slashers winning three senior championship medals and later assisted Crubany. He was a most industrious man and worked as a Pork Butcher in McCarren’s factory for over 30 years. Cavan Gaels and old Harps team marched on both sides of the hearse as they escorted the remains to the Cathedral. Father PJ McManus CC was the celebrant and officiated at the graveside.
Ken Sutton Editor of the ‘Angling Times’ presents their trophy to Hugh Gough. Their readers have voted Cavan as top Coarse Angling Centre for the 2nd consecutive year.
Ray McIntyre a native of Bailieboro is the new Manage of Smith’s Garage Cavan replacing the very popular Eamonn McCabe now country sales manager for all branches outside of Dublin, Eamonn formerly Manager in Castleblayney and Ballina is very well known and highly popular in the trade while Ray McIntyre joined the Company in 1955 and served in Cavan Loughrea. Brian Bonner is appointed Retail Administration of the group while Kevin Fitzpatrick joins the new Retail Board of the company and still continues in the role of Manger of the thriving Ballina branch. Smith’s of Cavan are holding their annual dance in the Sport’s Centre next Tuesday with their star spot of £10 being raffled off at 11 to encourage early comers. Dancing is 8-12 and admission is 7/6.
Dessie Maguire Secretary of the organizing committee of the Anglo Celt Staff Dance is pictured presenting their star spot a holiday for two in Butlin’s to Miss Mary McDermott Lake View House Ballinlough county Roscommon. Over 900 danced the night away at a memorable function with music by the newly formed Navak’s from Cavan town. Pictured is Sean McCormack Chairman and leader of the Navak’s Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll lead singer Teddy McCormack Eileen Gilroy Dessie Maguire Secretary Gretta Boylan Gerry McCourt Leo Ronan and Eamonn McGovern Treasurer.
Mass for deceased bishops and priests of the Diocese of Kilmore is celebrated in the Cathedral by Father Joe Dolan Adm assisted by Fathers Johnny Cusack Bunnoe deacon and Thomas Woods Castletara sub deacon. Sacred music was by the Cathedral Choir with Father ABC McGrath on the organ.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College and Mr Carthy Munster and Leinster Bank E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
Very successful collection for the retention of District Nurse Services in Cavan’s door to door collection. Myrtle Henderson Kathleen Maguire Church Street or Mrs Hannigan Ashe street will gladly receive further donations from those that they missed on their comprehensive canvass and collection.
Cavan Fair reasonable demand and good supply at fair prices. Yearlings £36-42 2 year olds £55-65 3 year olds £75-85 milch cows £45-55 springers £65-75 mincers £30-40. Working horses £55-65 colts and fillies £45-50 knackers £50-70 donkeys £8-12. Casseogs £30-33 bonhams £11-14 per pair.
November 22nd 1965 President De Velera is re nominated by his Party Fianna Fail for re election to the Presidency for another seven years.
Winter storm hits Cavan and Monaghan with many services cut off and cattle electrocuted by falling ESB cables particularly in the Monaghan area.
Mr and Mrs Cumiskey Glencurran Carrickaboy are pictured on the front page celebrating with their family the Golden Jubilee of their marriage in Crover House Hotel. They were married on the 15th of November 1915 in the Old Cathedral Cavan with Father John O Reilly Adm officiating. A presentation was made to them at the celebrations by Father Michael Gilbride Ballinagh on behalf of the Cumiskey family neighbours and friends. They have four sons and four daughters and 29 grandchildren. An interesting fact is that all four girls were born on the 16th April and there is two years separating each of them.
Martin Gaffney Head of Administration at Tractamotors leaves Dublin for a fact finding mission to West Germany sponsored by Farmhand Limited agent for Krone spreaders in Ireland. He will visit the headquarters of Krone world leaders in the construction of agricultural machinery in Saltzbergen as well as visiting Cologne Oldenburg and new Krone factory in Werlite.
Brian Tighe following his outstanding display for Cavan Gael’s in the county senior football final will play for Cavan next Sunday for the first time when the opposition is provided by Leitrim in the National football league.
Cavan Shamrock’s draw with the students of the White Father’s Blacklion in a challenge at the college. Blacklion dominated the early exchanges and an inexperienced Cavan team fielding juniors Joe Greene Frank Lyons Michael Kavanagh and John O Neill fell behind as Blacklion dominated exchanges and led at the interval 1-0 thanks to a beautifully struck goal by John Mills after twenty minutes. Shamrock’s went on the attack in the second half with great play from Sean McSherry Andy McGahon and John O Neill ended when McSherry using his height weight and ball skill scored for the Shamrock’s with only 10 minutes left. For Blacklion the stars in defence were Joe Callaghan Tom Kieran and in attack John Mills and Gordon Wright while Shamrock’s best were Frank Lyons Paudge Woods and Dessie Maguire in defence Sean McSherry Andy McGahon and John O Neill in attack. Cavan Shamrock’s Joe Greene Frank Lyons Paudge Woods Sean McSherry Dessie Maguire John Byrne John O Neill Michael Kavanagh George Pratt Des Lambert and Andy McGahon.
Cavan Golf Club present the 1965 American Master’s in colour at the Clubhouse on Thursday 25th November at 8:30 pm.
Death of WT Cosgrove suddenly in Dublin on Tuesday at the age of 65 at home at Beech Park Templeogue. He had served Mass in his local church Saint Paul’s Mount Argus on Monday morning. . He was an early member of the Provisional IRA and took a prominent part in Easter Rising of 1916 in which his half brother was shot and killed. He was later captured and sentenced to death later his sentence was reduced to life imprisonment and he was released in the General Amnesty of 1917. Elected to Dail Eireann in April 1919. He was Minister for Local Government while on the run until 1921. He supported Collins and Arthur Griffith in the bitter debate over the signing of the Treaty that later escalated to Civil War. He was elected Chairman of the Provisional Government in 1922 and for ten years he was President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State until ousted by Fianna Fail in 1932. His son Liam is leader of Fine Gael and he is survived by another son Michael. He was accorded a State Funeral with Requiem Mass in the Church of the Annunciation Rathfarnham with burial later in Golden Bridge cemetery Inchicore Dublin.
Death of Margaret Galligan Merchant Bridge Street. Extremely well known and very charitable lady she was widow of the late PN Galligan former Chairman of Cavan UDC. She was a native of Laois and prominently associated with many of the leading organizations and sodalities in the Cathedral being a very active member of Saint Vincent De Paul and the Legion of Mary. She was a founding member of Cavan Golf Club. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Fred Sherriff Swellan buys the ‘Royal Hairdressing Salon’ beside the Farnham Hotel from Tom McConville for £2,000. The auctioneers were Murphy/Quinn and the solicitor having carriage was John V Kelly Church Street Cavan.
Garda Peter Maguire Swellan is promoted to the position of Sergeant and is transferred from Granard to Dowra. The new sergeant is son of the late John Maguire also a Garda and he has a brother John a Garda in the Dublin Metropolitan area.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Surgeon Bertie Cullen and Dr Martin E/W Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
November 29th 1965 Gladys Waller from Stonewall in Bailieboro county Cavan is 3rd in the Miss World Contest beamed all over the world on Friday last. 48 countries took part and Gladys the reigning Miss Ireland was 3rd to the winner Miss United Kingdom. She is a full time model and is attached to ‘Continental Mannequins’ in Dublin. She is the 21 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Waller Tunnyduff Bailieboro. She was educated at Derrydamph NS and Norwell College Dublin. She is dedicated to working with mentally handicapped children and her hobbies are horses and horse riding which she first started on her father’s farm in Tunnyduff. She worked as a model in London before returning to Dublin. Glady’s has 3 sisters Lily and Olive who are twins working as Horticulturists in Surrey England Doreen in Dublin and brother Sydney who helps his father on the family farm. She was a guest on the ‘Late Late Show’ at the weekend and on Sunday was interviewed on Radio Eireann. Gladys will now concentrate on the Miss Universe contest in Miami USA and Miss Europe which will take place in Lebanon this year.
John Leo Keogan Manager of the Hibernian Bank and a native of Navan is the recipient of a presentation in the Farnham Hotel. He and his family were 21 years in Cavan where they were deservedly popular with all classes and creeds. Mr Keogan was an outstanding member of the Saint Vincent De Paul and was known for his outstanding decency and generosity to those less well off in the community. The Farnham Hotel was packed to capacity as JL Carron Accountant Hibernian Bank made the presentation on behalf of all his colleagues and staff in Cavan branch. Mr Keogan will relocate with his wife and family to Dublin.
Brendan Young celebrates one year in the Men’s Outfitting and Drapery in 73 Main Street Cavan. Former star footballer with Drumalee GFC Brendan has achieved incredible success since he first opened twelve months ago. Brendan is highly trained in all aspects of the trade having served his apprenticeship in Donegal.
Cavan NACA hold their first meeting at Saint Patrick’s College when hosting the Cavan Under 14 16 and Novice boy’s championships. Among those listed to attend are TP O Callaghan Ulster Senior Champ Matt Rudden NACA two mile record holder and Francis McDermott also from Laragh who is a member of the Irish international senior team. The event will be sponsored by Tractamotors. Teams from Saint Pat’s Cootehill Laragh and Bailieboro will take part.
Tom Flynn Cathedral Road son of Nance and the late Tom Flynn a former proprietor of the Ritz Bar and building contractor is the recipient of a presentation from his team mates and colleagues in Drumalee GFC on the occasion of his departure for Canada. At a well attended social in the ‘Rival’s Inn’ Paul Caffrey Chairman Drumalee GFC presented Tom with a wallet of notes. Tom is the star centre half forward of the present Junior League Champions 1965 and played for Cavan at minor junior and under 21 level. Pictured are Pat Sharkey Secretary Drumalee GFC Mickey Walsh Tom Flynn Paul Caffrey Chairman Brendan Young and Matt Lynch.
Death of the very popular and deeply religious Kate Donohoe Pullamore. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas some years ago. She is survived by her daughter brothers relatives neighbours and friends. There was a large and representative attendance from all over at her funeral in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Maud Rebecca Mary Gilliland Coratubber Ricehill Cavan. She is survived by her brothers sisters relatives neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral service in Kilmore Cathedral with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Rhodesia on the brink of War as the leader of the White minority Ian Smith issues the long expected Unilateral Declaration of Independence of Rhodesia from Britain.
Death of Patrick Ruddy Lismullig Poles Cavan at the age of 71. He was a very well known cattle dealer in the area and was known all over the adjoining counties. Member of one of Cavan’s foremost families he was a cousin of PT Ruddy Cavan and was a prominent footballer with Tullyco GFC and later Cavan Slashers. He was for many years a member of the senior county team and won Ulster championship medals with Cavna He is survived by his wife sons daughter neighbours friends and relatives. There was a very large capacity crowd at the funeral in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Circuit Court adjourned as Judge PN Ryan fails to make Cavan because of flooding on the main Cavan Navan Dublin Road caused by the recent storm and incessant rain.
Cavan Gramophone Society recital in the Ulster Arms will be given by Kathleen Brady Town Hall Street.
N/S Ann McEneaney and Miss Kelly E/W Kathy Griffin and Gwyen Arnold win their section of the Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club.
Cavan Gael’s Bingo Town Hall on Monday £50 Dominic Boylan £10 Terry Brady Betty Breslin Hughie Maguire. £5 Mr Hannigan G Clyne £7 John Reilly and Marie Lynch. £120 snowball on 47 calls not won.
December 4th 1965 Presentation to Garda Bill Bergin on the occasion of his retirement after 42 years service of which 36 years were in Cavan town. Bill from Abbey Street is universally popular in Cavan where he served as chief clerk in the Superintendent’s office. Superintendent Frank McCague presented him with a gold wristlet watch on behalf of his colleagues in the station at a very well supported social in Crover House Hotel.
Death of the very popular Patrick Lawlor 12 Saint Brigid’s Terrace Cavan on November 28th 1965. He was an outstanding member of Cavan Slashers and Cavan Harps winning many medals with both teams. Later he played soccer with distinction for the old Cavan United Club Survived by his wife and family. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with members of Cavan Gael’s escorting the cortege at the removal and funeral to Cullies cemetery .
Death of John Reilly farmer Derrycramph at the Surgical Hospital. He is survived by his brother and sister relatives neighbours and many friends. Funeral took place from the Cathedral of Saint’s Patrick and Felim to Kilmore Old cemetery.
Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College strides effortlessly through the snow in his bare feet to easily win the inaugural Under 14 Cavan NACA title at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. Saint Pat’s filled the first two places 1st Frank Brady 2nd P Mohan Saint Pat’s 3rd JH Sheridan Bailieboro. Team 1st Saint Pat’s 2nd Cootehill and 3rd Saint Pat’s B. The De La Salle team of Peter McMahon Patrick McNamara Pat Quinn and Sean McKiernan in their first outing were unplaced in an event that took place in arctic conditions over a very hilly course. Under 16 1st Joe Fulton Saint Pat’s 2nd Tommy McCauley and 3rd Michael McGinnity. Teams 1st Saint Pat’s 2nd Cootehill and 3rd Cornafean. Cavan Novice’s Championship Cornafean packed well and filled the first three places with 1st Sean Maguire 2nd Gerry O Brien and 3rd M O Brien. Sean Maguire just edged out his team mate Gerry O Brien in a titanic struggle with the lead changing hands several times. In the end Sean Maguire just edged out his team mate by inches in a race in which most of the competitors elected to run in their bare feet. Teams 1st Cornafean 2nd Cootehill and 3rd Laragh.
Sudden death of Cyril R Anderson at the early age of 39 on Tuesday shocks the community to the core. He was teaching at his post as Head Professor and Administrator in the Royal School on Monday but took ill on Tuesday and later unexpectedly died at Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn. He was an outstanding local personality and was educated at Cavan Number 1 School Royal School and Trinity College Dublin before returning to the Royal School where his father the Rev John Anderson is Headmaster. He was second eldest son of Rev John and Martha Anderson The Royal School and was born in Cavan just after his father was appointed Headmaster in 1924. Small in stature he had the courage and spirit of a lion and was noted for his excellence in all spheres of activity. Outstanding rugby player he played with Cavan for over 12 years and continued on the Committee of the Club up until his death all matches in the last 15 years were played in the Royal School grounds in Kilnavara. He was Secretary of Cavan Lawn Tennis Club in Farnham Street and was responsible for the organization and execution of the famous open week played in August each year attracting players from all over the United Kingdom and Ireland. Member of County Cavan Golf Club he was founder member of the recently inaugurated Cavan Motor Club and was a leading competitor in rallies all over the north and midlands. Outstanding teacher his short life was devoted to the development of facilities at the Royal School where he was an outstanding teacher and Administrator. He was a concert pianist of international standard and won the Senior Feis Cups in both Belfast and Dublin. He made several notable broadcasts accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra and The Radio Eireann Symphony Orchestra. Cyril reached such a peak of perfection that he rejected several offers to join the Orchestra as lead pianist. Indeed his proficiency as a musician led to his early retirement from the rugby field when Insurance companies refused to insure his hands against injury if he continued playing contact sports. He was an outstanding Cavan man and with Hugh Gough and John McGinnity led the campaign to put Cavan on the map as a tourist destination and was largely instrumental in ensuring that Cavan won the premier award for fishing two years in succession as a very industrious member of the Cavan District Tourist Association. The Anglo Celt describes Cyril Anderson as ‘a citizen of real quality’. He leaves a wife Betty father the Rev John stepmother and four brothers Douglas Clive Henry and Bill. Cavan Parish Church was filled to capacity for the funeral while hundreds paid their last respects to the family in the Royal School, Right Rev EFB Moore Bishop of Kilmore Elphin and Ardagh was the chief celebrant of the Service with burial taking place later in Drumcree Parish Church Portadown in the Anderson family plot.
Sean Kelly Solicitor sells his bungalow at Oldtown to Sean McTiernan for £2,600. The Auctioneers were Brian Murphy of Murphy’/Quinn with John V Kelly Solicitors having carriage of sale.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Father PJ Gargan and Owen McGovern.
Cavan Boy Scout’s Dramatic Society will present the ‘The Ragged Troubadours in the Town Hal in the second week of January 2013.
December 11th 1965 Death of Very Rev Thomas Ryan 1st Abbott of Kilnacrott in Storrington Priory England. He was born in Corpus Christi Parish in Manchester in 1882 and received the White Habit in 1900. After a brilliant career as a student of Theology and Philosophy he was ordained on March 10th 1906. In 1924 he was appointed the first Abbott of Holy Trinity Abbey Kilnacrott named after Holy Trinity Island on Lough Erne where the Norbertine’s had a settlement before the Reformation. He celebrated the first Mass in Kilnacrott on June 1st 1924 served by present Abbott and local boy Felim Colwell. The Priory was blessed and dedicated on the feast of the Most Holy Trinity later in June 1924 by Bishop Patrick Finegan Bishop of Kilmore. During his 15 year reign in Kilnacrott led by Father Thomas Ryan the Priory was noted for the deep piety of its members and charity to the oppressed and poor. Lord Abbott Felim Colwell represented the Priory and people of Kilnacrott at the funeral which took place in Manchester.
“Have a Philip’s Christmas at Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan. For good value and quality choose a Philip’s gift Phone 88”.
First ever mission to Zambia undertaken by the Holy Rosary Sisters as Sister Pacelli Doctor O Keeffe a native of Cork and Sister Loretta Therese Neville from Clare set sail from Liverpool. They have been invited by Most Rev Dr Corby SJ Bishop of Monze Zambia to take charge of the newly constructed Monze Hospital and will work there in association and in partnership with the Jesuits.
Cavan Shamrock’s Youth team will take on Dundalk FC Youths in the 2nd round of the FAI Youth Cup at Tierquin on Sunday. The winners will play Dundalk Rangers or Boyne Rovers in the 3rd round. Cavan Under 19 panel to play Dundalk is Joseph Greene Frank Lyons Richard Graham Gerry Egan John Burns Damien Johnston Gerry McCullough Tom Greene Dickie Smith John O Neill Michael Kavanagh PJ Maguire Eamonn Murray Johnny Lynch and Noel Smith. “Many of the team are star members of the De La Salle school teams and have won medals at every grade. They are now largely lost to the GAA because of the short sighted policy of the County Board to keep the gates of Breffni Park firmly closed against them. It used to be a hive of activity with youngsters practicing every evening but the gates are locked and the youngsters cannot practice their skills as the County Board pursue their agenda of allowing the Park to be used as a the local dump”
Hugh Barney O Donoghue Cavan and Ulster footballer from Virginia receives his Licentiate to practice as a Chemist from the Royal College of Pharmacy in Dublin.
Pictured is Seamus McCormack in play against Patsy McConnell whom he beat in the 1st round of the CYMS snooker competition in the Hut Farnham Street. PJ Maguire beat Tommy McKiernan Jim Fay beat Gerry Egan Jean McCusker beat Brian Finlay Seamus McCormack beat Patsy McConnell and Sean McManus beat Eamonn Higgins.
On the proposition of the Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick TD seconded by Joe McGovern Cavan UDC unanimously passed a vote of sympathy to Liam TD and Michael Cosgrove on the death of their father WT Cosgrove former leader of the executive council of the Irish Free State 1922-1932. Tom Fitzpatrick TD stated “as long as judges uphold the Constitution in the Four Courts as long as soldiers guard the Curragh as long as the Garda Siochana uphold law and order in the country they will all stand as a living testament to WT Cosgrove”. Joe McGovern in seconding the motion said that WT Cosgrove “The nation owes him a great debt of gratitude”
30th Anniversary of the establishment of WE Berney Television sales and rentals Cootehill Drogheda and now Cavan town where the Manager is Sean Galligan since 1962. They now have a most up to date premises in Bridge Street having first moved into Eugene Cullivan’s when established in 1962. They say that at the moment 90% of Irish people rent their television sets. WE Berney set up business in Cootehill in 1935 a branch that is now managed by Walter Stein. In recent years Robert Berney his son has moved into the business with a view to establishing WE Berney nationwide.
John Kellegher a native of Longford who joined the Smith Motor Group in 1961 is appointed Sales Manager in Cavan branch where he is extremely well known and very popular.
Death of Andrew Gaffney at the age of 72 at his residence Kilnavara Cavan. He was a native of Drumcrow Corlesmore but moved into Cavan some years ago. Well known angler he was a founding member of Cavan Angling Club and was a frequent winner of the Mayfly and Jeff White trophies. Well known ballad singer his party piece was ‘The Irish Rover’ which he sung at all functions and socials when called on. He is survived by his brother and sister. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Michael’s Potahee to the adjoining cemetery.
Brian Finlay son of Jimmy and Rose Finlay Farnham Street will join lead singer of the Mighty Avons Larry Cunningham on the RTE Christmas Pantomime on Christmas evening.
Sympathy is extended to Garda Sergeant Peter Coogan on the death of his brother Richard Coogan in the County Hospital Kilkenny after a very short illness. He was brother of Father Patrick Coogan Kilmacow Lodge county Kilkenny.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Mrs Don McMullin and Carmel McDonald.
December 18th 1965 On Friday morning last Cavan town witnessed one of the biggest fires since the nearby Convent fire of 1943 when George Fegan’s and Company was totally gutted by fire which spread from the front part of the building to the yard in a matter of minutes where the gas cylinders coal and other materials quickly caught fire. Large stock of Christmas stock burnt in the fire which was first noticed by two youths William Foster and two of the thirty strong employees and alerted Mr Robert Mackeral co owner with Mr John P Kennedy who quickly acted to evacuate the premises carrying as much stock to safety before the premises was engulfed in flames which could be seen from miles around the town. Cavan Fire Brigade were quickly on the scene under Chief Fire Officer Stan McCarthy who alerted the brigades from Cootehill Belturbet Ballyjamesduff Virginia Monaghan and Killeshandra who were quickly on the scene. At one stage it was feared that the flames would engulf the entire block and spread as far as Black’s Printers but members of the Brigade succeeded in cutting Fegan’s off and proceeded to deal with the flames which shot up to 50 feet in the air and were fuelled by exploding canisters of gas in the stores in the back filled to capacity for the Christmas trade. Eventually soon after 2 pm the fire was brought under control. At meetings of Cavan Urban Council and Cavan County Council votes of sympathy were passed to the directors of Fegan’s Limited and congratulations were showered on the Fire service under Stan McCarthy BE Chief Fire Officer whose control and expertise prevented what could have been a nightmare for all of the town. The County Manager Dermot McCarthy was congratulated for his foresight in diverting funds towards the fire fighting service over many years as John P McKiernan Cavan County Council Chairman said that he was outstanding in foreseeing these events and having a well equipped service to deal with these disasters as well as choosing and attracting fire officers of the caliber of Stan McCarthy. Against all the odds Fegan’s were back in business on the following Wednesday with their windows and shop gaily lit up for Christmas following trogan clean up work by their hard working management and staff.
Huge crowd at Tierquin witness an outstanding display by Cavan Shamrock’s Under 19 as they go down 2-4 to a superbly fit Dundalk FC. Shamrock’s cheered on by the capacity attendance tore into their illustrious rivals and after ten minutes Gerry McCullough dribbled past three defenders with clever body swerve to place the marauding John O Neill who cheekily lifted the ball over the advancing Dundalk goalkeeper with a superb lob to put the Shamrock’s a goal up. The Shamrock’s were completely on top and should have added to their total but half time came and they were still ahead by 1-0. With superb ball control and superior fitness the Dundalk men took control after half time and it was no surprise when after 6 minutes Gerry Rogers equalized. Then came a glut of goals for the lily whites with John Connolly Gerry Rogers again and Kevin Carroll put Dundalk 4-1 ahead by the 75th minute. Amazingly the Shamrock’s roared back and to the delight of the large vociferous crowd bustling centre forward Tom Greene gave them a glimmer of hope when he took a knock down from Dickie Smith to shoot high into the back of the Dundalk net on 84 minutes. Despite relentless pressure the Shamrock’s failed to capitalize on some excellent chances and Dundalk qualified for the 2nd round of the FAI Youth’s Cup after a titanic struggle. Joseph Greene apart from his blunder when assuming the ball was going wide for the first goal had a magnificent game for the Shamrock’s with Frank Lyons and Richard Graham showing their class at full back. John Burns was steady as a rock at centre half while Gerry Egan and Damien Johnston were always in the action as wing halves. John O Neill and Dickie Smith were always constructive and dangerous inside forwards Des Lambert with his fine physique and blonde hair was a constant source of trouble to the Dundalk defence while Gerry McCullough gave a great display of skill and trickery at outside left creating many chances. Tom Greene at centre forward was always in the thick of things and his towering build and great strength threatened danger to the Dundalk goal every time the ball came into his path. Dundalk had players of real class in Moore in goal Watters O Hagan and Smith in defence. Rogers scored two class goals and got great support from Carroll and Connolly. Cavan Shamrock’s Under 19 Joe Greene Frank Lyons Richard Graham Gerry Egan John Burns Damien Johnston Des Lambert Dickie Smith Tom Greene John O Neill and Gerry McCullough.
Death of Mary Brady at the age of 74.Former Chairman of Cavan UDC for 19 years. She was Chairman of Cavan Sinn Féin, VEC and Easter Week Commemoration Committee. She was a distinguished Law clerk in LCP Smiths for a period of 59 years. She is survived by her brothers sisters nephews nieces relatives and many friends Father P J Gargan Adm. officiated at her Funeral from the Cathedral to Urney where John Joe McGirl gave the oration.
Sudden death of Mary Ann Walsh 20 Wolfe Tone Street at her residence. She was a member of the famous Fitzpatrick family of the Mill Rock, her brother Jimmy was Water Works Manager of the town for many years. Survived by her husband and son Séan the well known long distance swimmer and daughter in law Mae. Funeral to Cullies.
Death of Sarah Jackson late of ‘The Pleasure House Killykeen’ at the age of 87.She was widow of Walter Jackson. Mother of Maurice and Stanley. She is remembered for her gracious manner as a hostess to hundreds of families from the town who flocked to the ‘Pleasure House’ for her delicious Sunday teas. Her third son John died 6 weeks ago. Rev. Dean Turkington officiated at her funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Annie O Gorman Behey at her residence. She was wife of Bernard O Gorman. She was mother of the late Father Andrew J O Gorman Los Angeles. She is survived by her husband son Anthony and one daughter Mrs J Duignan Mullingar. There was a capacity crowd present in the Cathedral for her Requiem Mass with burial later in Cullies cemetery . Father PJ McManus CC officiated.
Death of Elizabeth Meehan 26 Wolfe Tone Street. She is survived by her sons daughters brothers sister grandchildren and friends and neighbours. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Death of Mary Lavelle Drumelis and later of Killynebber where their land was part of the 1st County Cavan Golf Club. She is the last of an old distinguished Cavan family .Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to New cemetery.
De La Salle Past Pupils Union 1965-1966 President Toggy Connolly, Vice President Teddy McCormack, Secretary Father Ray Brady, Treasurer Timmy Murphy. Committee Sean Galligan, Pat Sharkey, Phil Murray, Mel Doherty, ,Leo Ronan and Michael Connolly.
December 25th 1965 Bank of Ireland and the National Commercial Bank of Scotland combine to buy the Irish National Bank for a knock down price of £16,950,000. Dr DSA Carroll General Manager of the Bank Of Ireland announces the deal saying that negotiations took some years to complete and the combined asset value of the companies involved exceeds £¼ Billion.
Guinness heir Garech Browne launches his Claddagh records in Britain with the best selling Irish LP ‘Leo Rowsome King of the Pipers’ the first to be launched. He has just launched an LP of Patrick Kavanagh the well known poet and author who hales from Mucker Inniskeen county Monaghan where he was born 60 years ago. Kavanagh tells stories relates incidents from his life and philosophy on the record which is sure to sell well in both England and Ireland where Kavanagh has built up a reputation for genius. Garech has attended every Fleadh Cheoil since the start and in the last five years has taken recordings of the main events at Fleadh Cheoil Na hEireann. He is a person friend of Cavan doctor and Fleadh Vice President Brian Galligan Farnham Street.
Moonlight Players Castletara entertain the patients in Saint Phelim’s Hospital to their award winning 3 act comedy written by Joe Reilly Drumcrave on Monday night last.
Bridge Club N/S Joan O Hanlon and Maureen Hunt E/W Jim Burke and Peggy Willock. The Christmas Turkey competition was won by N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Anna McEneaney. The special prize was won by Owen McGovern.
Small supply good demand and excellent prices at Cavan December Fai. Yearlings £35-40 2 year olds £52-58 3 years £61-75 milch cows £45-50 springers £60-70 mincers £35-45. Working horses £45-55 colts and fillies £40-50 knackers £45-55 donkeys £8-12. Carrying sows £25-30 casseogs £23-27-10-0 and bonhams £8-12 per pair.
Good turkey hens fetch 3/6 per lb at Cavan Turkey Fair while cocks were fetching 2/5 to 2/6 on poor demand.
Death of Maureen McCarren at her residence Palmerstown Road Rathmines Dublin. She was wife of the well known highly popular Andrew McCarren Saint Anne’s Farnham Road Cavan. She was daughter of the late TJ Halford Strokestown county Roscommon. She was niece of Rev P Sharkey PP Roscommon and cousin of Rev T Sharkey CC Roscommon. She is survived by her husband Andrew daughters Mrs Desmond Buggy Claire Jacinta Andrea and one son David. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Church of the Holy Name Beechmount Avenue with burial later in Cullies cemetery Cavan.
Pictured is Colm Smith who has been appointed Group Sales Rep for Guinness Group Sales North West where he will be based in Sligo town. Colm is a native of Aughnacliffe county Longford and was educated at the local Aughnacliffe National School and Saint Mel’s College where he was a brilliant academic and sports man winning Hogan and Leinster College’s medals in 1948 when he also won a College’s Interprovincial medal with Leinster. Outstanding senior footballer of fine strong physique Colm won a Railway Cup medal with Leinster in 1952. Coming to work in Cavan town Colm threw in his lot with Cavan and won an Ulster senior championship medal in 1955. He joined Cavan Gaels at its inception in 1957 and won 3 Cavan senior league medals and only this year capped a great career with a senior championship medal when the Gaels beat Bailieboro in the final. Colm was a leading member of the Cathedral Choir Cavan Musical Society and County Cavan Golf Club. Colm and his family are highly popular and will be greatly missed in Cavan where he made many friends.
Marona Foster Market Square has large selection of Cadbury Urney chocolates to suit all tastes and budgets. Large selection of Christmas Crackers along with annuals including the Dandy Beano Crystal School Friend and Roy Rogers. Religious and scenic Christmas cards and calendars. Cigarettes and cigars in Christmas presentation boxes of fifty and one hundred. Open till late each evening.
Cavan Gaels Bingo £51 Mrs Logue Mrs Simpson Mrs Healy £10 Miss P Soraghan Sinead Ni Giolla Mhicheal and Mrs Frank Lyons. £8 Sam Ross.£7 Mrs Barney Connolly Gerry Smith and Mrs Clare Gumley. £140 Snowball not won.
Rev PJ Corrigan CC Milltown is appointed Chairman of the newly formed County Cavan Drama League at a well attended meeting in the Ulster Arms Hotel Cavan. Vice Chairman Teddy McCabe Tierworker Secretary Kathleen Lyons Shantemon Treasurer Gerry McDonagh Kingscourt . Local members of the committee include Fathers A Gallogly Lavey Strand Johnny Cusack Bunnoe M/S Andy O Brien Crubany Joseph G Reilly Drumcrave and Phil Cullivan Cavan.
Hilarious Christmas mystery by Anglo Celt employee Jimmy McEntee ‘No Smoke Without Fire’!
Mary Glavey Chiropodist Main Street will be away from Cavan from December 24th -30th December 1965.
Cavan Nurse’s annual dinners dance in the Ulster Arms. Pictured are Miss A Quinn Dr PD Power County MOH Miss A Kelly Dr Roy Hayes Rose Meehan Bridge Street Dr PJ Watters Assistant County MOH Miss M Brady Dr Tony Farrelly County Physician Gerry Hunt Dental Surgeon Paddy D Maloney County Surgeon and Michael J Smith Secretary Cavan County Council.
After many years of striving and disappointment Ballyhaise win their first ever Cavan football trophy when they beat a strong Gown side 2-3 to 1-3 to win the 1963 Junior League title at Breffni Park. Ballyhaise Shamrock’s won the County senior hurling title aided by students in the Agricultural College in 1925-1926 and 1947-1948. Only for the outstanding display of man of the match Pat Hourican at centre half for Gowna Ballyhaise would have won by a lot more than one goal. Strong tough Gowna outfit with the heavy surface suiting their style led by 1-1 to 0-1 at half time. Up and coming never say die Steve Duggan got the all important score when he shot to the net with just ten minutes of play left after Ballyhaise had dominated the second half play. George Shiels hit back for Gowna but Ballyhaise inspired by Mike Steve and uncle Ted Duggan held out for an historic win. Team M Farrelly Martin O Neill Enda McGowan H Brown Eamonn McCormack M Smith V Vaughan Louis Lyons Hughie Newman Steve Duggan Mike Duggan Tom Plunkett M Kevlehan B Smith and Ted Duggan. Referee Fintan Tierney.
Cavan Shamrock’s beat Kells Celtic 3-0 at cold frosty and sparsely attended Tierquin Park. All the goals were scored in the first half with Padgin Woods striking after ten minutes for typical class goal after beating two defenders. Then the well built Sean McSherry brushed aside the challenge of the smaller Kells defenders to blast to the Kell’s net after 15 minutes. The final score came on 32 minutes when after clever inter play with Des Lambert and Dickie Smith George Pratt rounded the keeper for another great Shamrock’s goal. Stars for the Gael’s were Paddy Lyons who is quickly making a big name for himself in football circles and rumored to be in negotiations with Dundalk FC. Gene Cullivan and Frank Lyons were sound in defence while John Burns and Dessie Maguire were excellent half backs. The Cavan forwards toyed with Kells and should have made much more use of the possession they enjoyed but George Pratt Des Lambert Andy McGahon and Sean McSherry were wonderful footballers and gave a display of beautiful inter change play on a sticky surface. In the curtain raiser 7 a side minor game Cavan Shamrock’s beat Saint Felim’s 7-2. Shamrock’s are in action again over Christmas when they take on old rivals Darver Stars in Readypenny outside of Dundalk on Saint Stephen’s Day. After the game both teams will be guests of Dundalk FC at their league of Ireland match at Oriel Park.
Peter ‘Pete’ Smith who emigrated in 1928 is home for the first time to spend Christmas with the family Eileen Josie and Hughie in the Courthouse Cavan. His brother Barney will join the family soon after Christmas when he journeys up from Naas for the family reunion.
Death of Julia Reilly Drumcrave one of the beat known and highly popular ladies in the community. She was known for her deep piety and unstinting charity and dedication to the poor and the less well off in the area. She was wife of James Reilly Drumcrave and mother of Joe G Reilly the well known author and playwright and Father J T Reilly CC Kinlough and Patrick Drumcrave along with 3 daughters Maureen Eilish and Nora. Bishop Austin Quinn led more than 100 clergy in paying tribute to Mrs Reilly by their presence at the funeral and removal. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral where Father ABC McGrath officiated with burial later in Coronea cemetery.
January 1st 1966 Ronnie Griffith of the Mighty Avons in heroic attempt to rescue Patrick Reilly farmer aged 30 from Killinkere as his car plunged into the icy waters of Lough Ramor resulting in his death despite Ronnie’s heroic action. Mr O Reilly’s girl friend was taken from the car alive and survived the ordeal which happened close to the Farmer’s Ballroom Virginia where the Mighty Avons were engaged to play.
Cavan Vocational Education Committee are shocked to find out that their site for the new Vocational School at Cavan has been refused planning permission by Cavan County Council on the grounds that it was not connected to the mains water supply and no public sewerage scheme was available in the area. An appeal to the Minister of Local Government is planned.
Death of Bernard Smith Rock Cross suddenly on December 20th 1965. Native of Crosskeys he was a member of the well known Smith family and emigrated to America many years ago. Returned in recent years and married Patricia O Reilly Insurance Broker Bridge Street who was born in Ballina County Mayo and her father was Manager of the Gas Works in Abbey Street . She later as a young girl of 17 married Charlie Reilly Insurance Agent Bridge Street. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery. Bernard Smith is survived by his wife Patricia and young daughter Gráinne.
Death of Frank Keyes at Saint Felim’s Hospital on New Year’s Eve 1965. He was the famous Town Crier and Bill Poster with several sites convenient to the Town Hall and Market Square. He started off life as a Carter and later succeeded his late father as Town Crier. He resided with his brother Tommy in Breffni Terrace. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal of this great character in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery
Wren Boy’s and Mummer’s out on two days over the extended Christmas Holiday. Only a handful on each day with many people regretting the demise of this old custom with still others delighted to see the back of a terrible nuisance over the Christmas holiday.
Orphans in the Poor Clare Convent are singled out for special treatment this year with Santa making his way by Fire Brigade from the Town Hall to distribute presents to each child. While on Christmas Day the Children of Mary arrived with the real Santa to distribute more gifts. On Saint Stephen’s Day Santa from Dublin arrived to present each of the children with a beautiful Christmas gift with Matty Hand and Stan Mullery putting on a picture show of cartoon and Funnies in the Concert Hall. The De La Salle Flagelot Band arrived on Christmas eve and entertained the orphans and nuns who didn’t let any of the boys go without presenting them with a special gift each.
Bumper Christmas for the traders in the town with all shops reporting record turnover in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The mild calm weather was another factor which attracted the shoppers out. The bakeries in the town did particularly well making up for the lack of supply from the Dublin bakeries who are all on strike this Christmas.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the Midnight Mass in the Cathedral assisted by Father Paddy Mallon with Father Torlac O Reilly deacon Father Ray Brady sub deacon. The sacred music was rendered by the Cathedral Choir with Father ABC McGrath on the organ. The 8 am Mass was celebrated by Father Joe Dolan Adm and both the 10 and 11:30 celebrated by Father John Maguire. Special 9 o clock Mass celebrated by Father PJ McManus. Father PJ Gargan celebrated the 8 and 9 o clock Mass in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry. Father Aidan Foynes home on holiday from Florida said the 8 and 9 in Saint Aidan’s Butlersbridge while Father ABC McGrath celebrated the 10 Mass on Christmas morning. Father John Maguire celebrated the Midnight Mass and 9 am in the Saint Clare’s Covent where the Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated two private Masses on Christmas Day. The new choir of the Girl’s of Saint Clare’s sang the Christmas carols.
January 8th 1966 Mary Boylan daughter of Matthew and the late Mrs Boylan Derragarra Butlersbridge is conferred with her BA BCom and DPA degrees at a conferring ceremony in Trinity College Dublin.
Glady’s Waller Miss Ireland and third in the recent Miss World Pageant in London is toasted by the people neighbours and friends in Bailieborough. Buffett supper in Graham’s Hotel is followed by the presentation of an inscribed gold bracelet by the Reverend Mr Nelson and Father Micheal Kelly all agreeing that Glady’s put Bailieboro on the map and as she said herself she was always proud of her roots and mentioned Bailieboro every time she got a chance. Both Graham’s Hotel and the Protestant Parochial Hall were packed to capacity with friends family neighbours and local well wishers.
“Flat lets to rent in Cavan town at 43 Coleman Road with one bed £3 and two bed £5 per week with blankets bed linen and divan beds with interior spring mattresses. Each room has an electric socket and running water some even with hot water. Communal use of well appointed kitchen and bathroom with immersion heater.
Cavan Barmen’s Association 2nd annual dinners dance in the Ulster Arms fails to repeat the success of the initial venture with only less than half of the record 300 of last year in attendance in the Ulster Arms Ballroom. Pictured are Mrs Colm Smith Mrs J Philips Veronica Sharkey Secretary Blue Moon Cavan Francis McDermott Edward O Gorman’s Chairman Mrs Mick Burke Clone and Mrs Des Coulter Cavan Mineral Waters B Muldoon Leo Dowling Treasurer Mr J Philips Mick Burke Tommy Donohoe D O Brien Colm Smith Micheal Smyth and Des Coulter.
Death of one of Cavan’s best known and most loved characters Mrs Rose Ann Cullen late of the Town Hall at the residence of her daughter Mrs Terry Sheridan Moynehall Cavan. She was widow of the late Patrick Cullen Caretaker Cavan Town Hall and mother of the late Patrick ‘Packy’ Cullen who succeeded his father as Caretaker. Her daughter in law May Cullen is now Caretaker and lives over the Town Hall with her family 4 boys and 1 girl Marie. Rose Ann was extremely religious and very charitable and nobody ever called to her house was turned away empty handed. She passed on a great love of the Rosary to her family and recited the prayers every night along with the trimmings and prayers for neighbours relatives and friends. Predececeased by her husband Patrick and son Packy who died in 1961. She is survived by her daughter Brigid ( Mrs Terry Sheridan) Moynehall one son Bernard Saint Phelim’s Place. There was a vey large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Death of Alice Drumm 31 College Street at her residence. She is survived by her nephews nieces relatives and many friends. There was a very good attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
In his review of 1965 Pat O Neill pays tribute to the great work being done in the county town for the juveniles and minor footballers with Saint Oliver Plunkett’s winning the Under 16 and Cavan Minor titles. Jim McDonnell ironically in the very year that he retired is nominated as the Cavan footballer of the year with his display in the County senior championship for Cavan Gael’s the highlight of the year 2nd was Ray Carolan who just missed out on a Junior county medal with his native Cross 3rd Charlie Gallagher who is scoring at will for Cavan and tops once again the national scoring tables 4th John Nallen who made an enormous contribution to Castlerahan’s junior championship success and now has won medals in Mayo Galway Meath and Cavan as well as representing all of theses counties at senior level 5th is Philip Murray who missed out on his club’s senior championship success but continues to wreak havoc on defences at club and county level 6th is Paddy Cusack the emerging Crosserlough youngster who has starred for Saint Norbert’s Kilnacrott and Cavan minors as well as Crosserlough this season.
Cavan Shamrock’s draw with Clones 4-4 in a thrilling challenge game at Tierquin. Des Lambert was man of the match and turned on the magic to shoot a brilliant solo goal for Shamrock’s after only six minutes. Clones who were much more experienced and cautious in their early approach work hit back and Bobby Sheerin the well known Clones wizard hit back on twenty minutes with a class goal giving Paddy Lyons in the Shamrock’s net no chance. Agnew and Montgomery took advantage of the shaky Cavan defence to score twice more for Clones before the break leaving the border men 3-1 up at half time. Cavan Shamrock’s took over in the second half with Eamonn Byrne their outstanding centre half moving into attack. After 8 minutes Dickie Smith placed Eamonn Murray after some intricate dribbling scored the goal of the season for the Shamrock’s weaving through the tight Clones defence to slip the ball under the advancing keeper. Michael Kavan who is establishing quite a reputation at this level pounced on two errors in the Clones defence to score two opportunist goals and give the Shamrock’s an unexpected lead. Clones still playing coolly and brilliantly on the ball with Sheerin and Reavey outstanding got a deserved equalizer through the always danger Agnew with 5 minutes left for play to leave the final score Cavan Shamrock’s 4 Clones Town 4. Pat Rafferty from Saint Phelim’s Place in Cavan was an outstanding referee. Des Lambert man of the match George Pratt Gene Cullivan Eamonn Byrne Michael Kavanagh and Gerry Egan starred for the Shamrock’s while Agnew Sheerin and Montgomery never gave up for Clones.
Brother Mark who was one of the first De La Salle Brothers to come to Cavan over 20 years ago is seriously injured while out walking with his colleague Brother Martin Superior of the De La Salle College in Wicklow. Both men were knocked down by a bus in Wicklow town resulting in the death of Brother Martin while Brother Mark is detained in Wicklow County Hospital with serious but not life threatening head injuries.
January 15th 1966 January 15th 1966 Louise Beatty from Ballintemple Ballinagh is voted Nurse of the Year at Armagh Mental Hospital. Louise was educated at Ballintemple NS and The Technical School Cavan. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Betty Ballintemple Ballinagh.
Over 200 guests at Cavan Gael’s dinner dance in the Ulster Arms at which the senior championship medals for the Gael’s win in the 1965 championship final were presented by the Chairman of Cavan County Board TP O Reilly who said that ‘Jim McDonnell’s display in the county final when he captained Cavan Gael’s to victory over Bailieboro was Jim’s finest hour. Paddy Conaty Chairman presided with guests such as HL Smith Secretary of the Cavan County Board and PC Donohoe Treasurer in attendance.
The Rugged Troubadours Cavan CBSI musical comedy in the Town Hall receives a mixed review in the Anglo Celt with the correspondent bemoaning the absence of the younger members of the troop in the cast a major concern also has to be the total absence of any girls or glamour in the cast. Among the principals are Seamus McCormack Dermot Smith Noel Fay Paddy McNamara Paddy Lyons Paddy Murray Olive Cassidy Philip Murray Charlie Moore Mike O Reilly Peter McGinnity and Cavan’s well known tenor Sean McManus. John O Connor and Mel Doherty top the bill and also collaborate with Father Torlac O Reilly in compiling the script and production. Ballad Group Peter Galligan Matt Donnolly Ben Gaffney and Michael Galligan Accordion Dermot Smith Dancer Brian McGlashin. Stage and Scenery Joe Cullivan Greg Sheridan and Peter Galligan. Lighting Smyth’s Electric Strand Dublin operated by Brian Sullivan. Costumes Ging’s of Dublin and Tony ‘Killykeen’ Doyle. Sound effects Paddy Ronaghan and Stan Mullery. Orchestra Violins Jackie Fitzpatrick Kieran Cullivan and K Scanlon Bass Leo Ronan Drums Eamonn ‘Buttons’ Brady and Piano Eileen Morgan.
Death of Jean Sullivan formerly of Cavan at the residence of her daughter in Mrs Joseph Altarach in Conn USA. She was only daughter of Thomas and Katherine Kelly Cavan. She is survived by her brothers James and Patrick in England.
Cavan Brdge Club N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Peggy Willock E/S Mr and Mrs Jim Burke.
Keen demand and good supply for the usually quiet January Fair. Yearlings £35-40 2 year olds £56-62-10 3 year olds £70-80 springers £65-80 mincers £35-45. Working horses £45-55 ponies £30-40 colts and fillies 40-56 donkies £6-12. Carrying sows £35-40 casseogs £33-38 and bonhams £10-14 per pair.
Huge crowd at presentation from the people of the town whom he served so loyally for 36 years to Bill Bergin in the Clubhouse of Cavan Golf Club. Tom Fitzpatrick TD made the presentation on behalf of the people of the town and pictured are Tom C Hickey Johnny Donohoe Bridge Street Maurice Jackson Dermot Morgan Owen McGovern Vincent Bartley Butlersbridge and Willie O Hanlon.
John McGearty youngest son of Michael and the late Mrs McGerty Butlersbridge is called to Templemore to train for the Garda. He was a playing member of Butlersbridge Saint Aidan’s GFC and an outstanding boxer winning all of his recent bouts.
Sympathy is extended to Arthur Tilson Steward Glenlara House Swellan Cavan on the death of his father William Tilson Cloverhill at Lisdarn Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife some years ago and is survived by one daughter and five sons.
January 22nd 1966 Pictured are the three O Reilly brothers from Kilconny Belturbet who were all presented with their degrees during 1965. They are son of Terence and the late Maureen O Reilly NT nee Smith. Patrick BCom and Terence BE graduated from UCD while youngest brother Leo is studying for the priesthood and graduated from Maynooth with his BSC degree.
Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupil’s Union Dublin Chairman Pat Bannon Secretary Des Gilroy Treasurer Gerry O Reilly. The annual dinner dance will be held in Jury’s Hotel Ballsbridge with the committee making an all out drive to surpass the 450 attendance at last years celebration at the same venue. Tickets are available in Cavan from Father Pat Brady Saint Patrick’s College TM Gilroy 25 Cathedral Road price 30/-
Cavan Oliver Plunkett’s led by their captain Niall O Brien and vice captain Paddy Reilly are feted at a ceilidhe in Saint Augustine’s Hall at which the Under 16 county championship medals are presented by Chairman of Cavan Juvenile Board the legendary Seamus Gilheaney. Pictured are Tommy Smith Secretary Cavan Oliver Plunkett’s Seamus Gilheaney Paddy O Reilly vice captain Niall O Brien captain and Patrick Blessing goalkeeper.
Father ABC McGrath opens the Octave for Church Unity by celebrating Mass at a reasonably well attended Cathedral. The octave will finish on Tuesday with another Mass in the Cathedral.
Cavan Whist Dr Martin and Peggy Willock E/W PD Maloney and James Mansfield.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Felim’s Hospital sends thanks to all those who visited or entertained the patients at Saint Felim’s over the Christmas period. Cavan Saint Vincent De Paul Cavan ICA Belturbet Shoe Supplies Belturbet Golf Club M/S Jackson’s Garage dance committee M/S Mel Doherty John O Connor Sean McManus and Dermot Smith for music and song on Christmas Day. The Breffni Trio Pee Galligan Micheal O Callaghan and Paddy McEntee. Father Torlac and the Cavan CBSI troop with the ‘Ragged Troubadours’.
Cavan Gaels Bingo £140 shared between P Cahill Ted Reilly John Smith £10 Peter Mullen Paddy Lyons and John Daly £8 each Mel Reilly Pat Denning £7 Mrs Fitzpatrick Peggy Rogers and Mrs K Donohoe.
January 29th 1966 James McCabe BA BCom M Econ Science AIIS TTG from Ballintemple Ballinagh county Cavan replaces Tom McEvilly as CEO Sligo VEC. He is a former Cavan All Ireland footballer winning his medal in 1952 and in recent years assisted Sligo. Educated at Carrigan NS Saint Patrick’s College UCC and UCD. He is a former Rural Science lecturer and Physical Education instructor.
Death of Ellen Agnew 26 Emmett Place at the age of 65. She was ill for sometime and bore her illness with customary patience and good humour. She was extremely well known and highly popular with a great affection and care of those less well off in the community. Ellen was a member of the well known old respected McManus family Upper Main Stree. She was wife of Henry Agnew a veteran of both World Wars. In the second war he was taken prisoner and interred in Italy when Italy was over run by the Allies he was engaged in the long march finishing as a prisoner of war in Germany. She is survived by her husband Henry seven sons and two daughters brother Benny sister Katie. There was a large and representative at the funeral and removal to the Cathedra of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Thomas Kevin Smith youngest son of Mrs Smith and the late Danny Butlersbridge is appointed a partner in Roger Greene and Sons 11 Wellington Quay Dublin. He is the first outsider in this 3 generation family business to be appointed a full partner of the firm. Kevin is a playing member of Butlersbridge GFC with whom he won a junior county championship medal in 1964 and a former member of Cavan Gaels club with whom he won a county senior league medal in 1959. He took his BCL and LLB degrees at UCD and was educated at Coolboyogue NS Saint Patrick’s College and UCD.
Gala night at Drumalee GFC dinner dance in the Ulster Arms with over 200 present to witness TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board GAA present the members of the Junior league winning team with their medals. This is the first competition ever won by the Club who have had a series of near misses in recent years before hitting the jackpot this year. Tommy Molloy is the captain and all officers and committee of the club were re elected at their recent AGM for the coming year with Paul Caffrey once again Chairman. Among the VIPs at the gala dinner were HL Smith Secretary Cavan County Board and Paddy Donohoe Treasurer Cavan County Board.
Death of the very popular Jimmy Higgins Cock Hill at Lisdarn Hospital after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude. He was a painter by trade and also worked as a commissioner at Cavan’s Magnet Cinema at night. He was extremely popular and very well known over a wide area being a member of an old distinguished Cavan family. He was predeceased by his wife and his survived by his only child Tony brother Barney a member of Cavan’s Anglo Celt staff and sister Molly Drumalee. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Sympathy is extended to Sean Og Flood ESB official resident at Swellan and former Cavan and Louth championship goalkeeper on the death of his mother Elizabeth Flood Dundalk.
Joseph Allen from Breffni Terrace is struck from behind and knocked down by a car while walking back into Cavan at Upper Lavey. Joseph was removed to Cavan’s Surgical Hospital with head injuries which are not life threatening.
The students of Loreto College Cavan take up a collection for the Children’s Hospital Crumlin in Cavan town over the weekend amounting to £42 in 12 hours of collection.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Dermot Morgan E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
Dr WF Arnold from Lough Gowna will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms Cavan.
Cavan Barmen continue their meetings at 11 each night in the ‘Blue Moon’ Bridge Street with a view to entering a team in this year’s Tops of Breffni talent competition.
“Smyth’s Record Shop 60 Main Street and now Sport’s Centre Cavan congratulate Larry and the Mighty Avons on reaching number 1 with their hit single ‘Lovely Leitrim’! “
February 5th 1966 The race for the moon between America and the USSR continues with the Russians ‘soft landing’ a satellite Lunar 9 on the moon that is continuing to send data back to earth.
Brenda Scott Moynehall Jane Coyle Mary Mansfield Farnham Road and Ann McKiernan from Belturbet all Loreto College senior students who were competing at the ‘Young Scientist Exhibition’ sponsored by Aer Lingus. Mary Mansfield had a detailed report on the hardness of the water at Loreto College. Their project ‘Coarse Angling and Tourism in Cavan’ was highly commended and Brenda Scott was the winner of a prize in the Junior Geographical section.
Con Smith is ousted from his post as Assistant Secretary Cavan County Board by Tommy Duke from the Stradone Club with Duke receiving 142 to Con Smith’s 139. Simon Deignan in a close contest edged out his old rival Patsy Lynch for the position of Central Council representative. Very complicated process with Patsy getting 54 votes to Simon Deignan’s 51 and 3rd placed L Lynch getting 30 votes. L Lynch was eliminated and this resulted in Simon Deignan getting 70 votes to the outgoing Patsy Lynch’s 58. Jim McDonnell TP O Reilly Tom Maguire TM Gilroy and Mick Higgins were elected to represent Cavan at the annual Congress at Easter while Charlie Gallagher Jim McDonald TP O Reilly TM Gilroy and Mick Higgins are the representatives for the Ulster Convention. Cathal Young Tommy Smith Paddy Reilly Hugh McNamara and Mel Keaveney were the scrutinizers.
Cavan Shamrock’s 1966-1967 Chairman Dr Charles Lorrigan Vice Chairman Ray Griffith Secretary Micheal Smyth Assistant Secretary Gene Cullivan Treasurer Des Lambert Committee Joe Greene Senior Pat Rafferty Vincent O Connor John O Rourke UDC Tolly O Donnell Jimmy Bury Sean Smith Sean McSherry Ken Simpson and T Gorman. Senior Captain Dickie Smith minor captain Gerry Egan. Selectors Pat Rafferty Sean Smith and Ray Griffith. In the Inter Town League entries are received from Dunleer Monaghan Cavan Ardee Drogheda Dundalk (2) and Darver county Louth.
Cavan Shamrocks beat Clones 4-2 at wet and windy Clones before a small crowd who braved the inclement elements. Des Lambert struck twice for the Shamrock’s and Dickie Smith and Gerry Egan added to the total. Montgomery and Agnew were on target for Clones who were strangely lethargic compared to the exuberance of a very competent Cavan team. The two sides will meet again next Sunday at Tierquin with the curtain raiser being another round of the minor 7 a side tournament.
The Mighty Avons who are on the top of the charts for the second week in a row with ‘Lovely Leitrim’ play on Friday at Borderland Muff Saturday Palm Beach Dublin Sunday Cloudland Rooskey Wednesday The Ritz Carlow Thursday Freedom from Hunger dance Cavan Town Hall Friday Dundalk and Sunday Portlaoise.
Tractamotors go from strength to strength with £2,000 win for their new showroom in the nationwide Morris Garages competition. They are opening a new purpose built 22,000 square feet premises in Prussia Street Dublin where they have been appointed Morris and Reilly agents for Dublin city North West. Pictured are Tom Clarke Managing Director Brendan Murra Director and George McClarey Director.
Stephen Walsh formerly of Church Street and a former employee of Cavan’s Anglo Celt is elected Chairman of the Oireachtas Press Gallery. Now domiciled in Dublin and working with Independent Newspapers he is son of the late Mr and Mrs Walsh Church Street his father was a leading journalist with the Anglo Celt and covered the handover of Cavan Garda Barrack’s in 1922.
Brendan and Kathleen Murray pay £3,500 for PA Galligan’s Bridge Street which they intend to turn into apartments in the downstairs and upstairs portions of house. Bought in trust by Sean Kelly JV Kelly and Company the auctioneers were Murphy/Quinn and Company and Jack F Binchey had carriage of sale.
Cavan CYMS Junior Snooker Liam Cooke beat Bill McCusker Michael Higgins beat Eamonn Smith Gerry Egan beat Oliver O Reilly Martin Kitson beat Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll John O Neill beat Laurence Nee and Dessie Gumley beat Michael Smith. Senior Snooker Phelim Coffey beat Benny Cafferty Paddy O Reilly beat Kieran Cullivan Gene McCusker beat Paddy McCormack and Sean McManus beat Eamonn Smith.
February 12th 1966 Helena Rehill a member of the Cavan County Council Staff in the Courthouse is crowned ‘Miss Cavan’ at a dance in the Town Hall Cavan by Glady’s Waller the present Miss Ireland who was placed 3rd in the Miss World Pageant in London. Helena is from Aughawee Crosserlough.
Matt McCutcheon former Cavan Slasher’s star and men’s outfitter Cavan is elected Captain of County Cavan Golf Club 1966 while Josephine Aylmer who is married to Tommy an instructor at Ballyhaise Agricultural College is elected Lady Captain for 1966.
Cavan Shamrock’s once again beat Clones 5-3 at Tierquin Park on Sunday. Clones travelled with just the bare 11 players and after Bobby Sheerin was injured in the second half had to call on Cavan’s sub Ton Doonan to fill the gap. Doonan grabbed the opportunity to show the Cavan selectors that he should have been in the Shamrock’s first eleven with a man of the match performance for Clones. He scored for Clones and set up M Sheerin for another goal near the end and if he had played the full match would have undoubtedly influence a different result. Cavan Shamrock’s led 2-0 at the interval courtesy of goals from Andy McGahon and Des Lambert. Scorers for Cavan George Pratt 2 Dickie Smith Des Lambert and Andy McGahon. The Shamrock’s have an early start next Sunday travelling to Readypenny Dundalk for a mid day kick off.
Crosserlough Cootehill Oldcastle Smith’s Motor Group Barmen’s Association Cavan Shamrock’s Kinnypottle Comics and Comhaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann are some of the groups already entered for the popular ‘Tops of Breffni’ talent contest in the Town Hall.
Christmas lights and lanterns are not yet taken down by Hughie Boyle for the Cavan Chamber of Commerce. The decorative Christmas tree beside the Town Hall is still bedecked with Christmas lights and baubles.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Gerry Hunt and Paddy Maloney E/W Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey.
The recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms will be given by Bobby Burns from Oldcastle.
Cavan CYMS beat Bailieboro 4-1 in a snooker challenge at Cavan CYMS with Phelim Corr beating Brendan Bird Mickey Breslin beat Francis Gregory Benny Cafferty beat Patsy Corcoran Jim Fay beat Thomas Murray and Sean McManus lost to Michael McGurk Bailieboro.
Cavan Tidy Towns Chairman Brother Ultan Vice Chairman Don McMullin ‘Rival’s Inn’ Secretary Eugene Lynch Cavan Technical School Assistant Secretary Bob Adams Treasurer Mary Glavey. The annual general meeting passed a resolution asking Carmel McDonald Town Clerk to facilitate the committee of Cavan Tidy Town’s by affording them the side room of Cavan Town Hall free of charge for meetings.
The Bishop of Clonfert Most Rev Dr Ryan yesterday described last weekend’s broadcast on the Late Late Show hosted by Gay Byrne as ‘most objectionable’. Mrs Fox who was interviewed by Gay Byrne with her husband Patrick said the item was in good faith and good fun and the comments of the Bishop were completely ridiculous. The Bishop meanwhile telephoned the studios during the broadcast and his secretary sent a telegram condemning the sketch as ‘immoral’. Later nearly all the municipal councils in the country passed resolutions supporting the Bishop’s stance in an affair known as ‘The Bishop and the Nightie’!
February 19th 1966 Pictured are the members of Vera Brady’s Fashion Committee. Teresa Halton Vera Brady Margo Galligan Clarice Reilly Sari Flynn Rita Graham Mary Bannon Mary Kane and Marie Murphy.
Annual Dinner of County Cavan Golf Club pictured are Breega McCabe Dominick McCabe Captain 1965 Dr BT Cullen President Seamus Fox Treasurer Rose Fox Paddy Fleming Secretary Bertie O Reilly Captain Belturbet Golf Club and Kathleen Morgan.
Felix Gormley Implement’s sales manager in Jackson’s is on an extensive 10day tour of Europe taking in Germany Austria and Switzerland. He is touring all the major farm implement manufacturers as a guest of PA Preston Swords Dublin.
Ulster Senior Cross Country Championships at Laragh House courtesy of Larry Brady. Pictured are the winners of the grueling men’s 7 mile event 1st W Deery Oak Leaf Derry 2nd Dan McDaid Crannford AC Donegal and 3rd A Bradley Oak Leaf Derry . Deery finished 30 yards ahead of Danny McDaid who chased him all the way in this grueling 7 mile event over undulating terrain in heavy underfoot conditions. Oak Leaf were the team winners.
Smith’s Garage Dace committee pictured Raymond McIntyre Manager Con P Smith Mary Smith Miss M Donohoe Secretary Social Club Gerry Maguire Chairman Johnny Walsh UDC Pat Lynch Jimmy Mulcahy John Kellegher Rosaleen Coyne Gerry Fitzmaurice Michael Walsh Paddy Gaffney F Reilly Treasurer Social Club R Smith and Mel Doherty.
Cavan beat out of shape Kerry 1-11 to 1-6 in the National League Divisional Play off at sparsely attended Croke Park. They no qualify to meet Longford in the quarter final proper in Carrick on Shannon. Scorer’s for Cavan Charlie Gallagher 0-5 Cormac Cahill 1-0 Danny Brady and Jimmy O Donnell 0-2 each Tom Lynch and Ray Carolan 0-1 each. Kerry replied per Bernie O Callaghan 0-4 Denis Guiney 1-0 and P Moynihan and D O Shea 0-1 each. Cavan Matt McHugh Gabriel Kelly Hugh Barney O Donohoe Peter Pritchard Frankie Kennedy Tony Morris Donal O Grady Ray Carolan and Tom Lynch Cormac Cahill Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher Jim McDonnell John Nallen and Danny Brady.
Death of Nan Lee nee Brady 6 Elm Grove Ranelagh Dublin relict of the late John Lee. She was a native of Tullyco House Cavan being a member of the old and respected Brady family. In her youth she was chief organizer for Camogie in the area and was Secretary of Tullyco and Cavan Slasher’s with whom she won several senior championship medals. She was also a regular on the Cavan senior camogie team who were a force to be reckoned with in Ulster. She was a sister of Margaret Gough Church Street and Mrs Paddy Young formerly of Tierquin. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of William Wallace Church Street. He was a very highly organized progressive dairy famer who resided in Church Street Cavan in recent years. He was the pioneer of the motor trade in Cavan and owned a garage on the Railway Road for many years. He was one of the very first owners of a car in Cavan and sold and serviced cars in his garage for many years. Gifted horticulturist he was generous with his advice and gave away much of the produce from his excellently tended garden. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral service conducted by the Rev George Millar BA in Saint John’s Parish Church Cavan to the New cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College and Gwyen Arnold E/W Paddy Maloney and Gerry Hunt.
The prolific Drumcrave author and playwright Joe G Reilly produces another winner in the 3 act serio comedy ‘Venus in the Snow’ which is the follow up to the historic ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ broadcast from Radio Eireann last autumn with the famous Anna Minehane taking the lead role. The world premiere of Joe’s new play will take place at Cavan Drama Festival when Saint Patrick’s Players Castletara will stage ‘Venus in the Snow’ to an expectant Cavan audience. In recent months the troop have been practicing under the tuition of Joe Reilly and Don McMullin of the Rival’s Inn. The cast includes Kathleen Newman Mary Rooney Kathleen Lyons Kathleen Gorman Brian Boylan James Clarke Sean Dunne Tom Coyle . The Stage Manager is John Joe Lyons.
Cavan Freedom from Hunger Dance is the biggest event to be stage in the Town Hall with over 1,000 thronging the venue to hear Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons sing their new number 1 hit in the Irish top 10 ‘Lovely Leitrim’. A cheque of £460 was later sent to the Irish headquarters for famine relief in Dublin.
Mel Keaveney Secretary and Cavan Organizer for the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the 1916 Easter Rising appeals to all organizations in the area who wish to take part in the parade on Easter Sunday in Cavan town to contact him at the Courthouse Cavan.
February 26th 1966 Census of population to be taken on Sunday April 17th 1966. Last taken in 1961.
Tom O Higgins SC and his wife are the guest’s of honour at the Cavan Fine Gael dinner dance in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
End of an era in Cavan as Teresa O Rourke a sister of Charlie McGriskin Magnet Cinema decides to retire from business and puts up the famous premises of Frank O Rourke in the Market Square for sale. Teresa will retire to Dublin to live near her family there. Joe is in New York Charlie in Canada and Father Kevin recently ordained Columban missionary is now in Japan. George V Maloney Solicitor has carriage of sale while Murphy Quinn are the auctioneers.
Death of Terence Conaty Aughadrumagullon Butlersbridge. Well know farmer in the area he was known for his kindness and help towards neighbours and friends. He is survived by his wife sons daughters relatives neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
High scoring draw 5 all as Monaghan Town and Cavan Shamrock’s meet in Tierquin. Cavan Shamrock’s should have won this game as they were much the better side in a game played in atrocious weather and underfoot conditions. Against the run of play Monaghan per Paddy Connolly 2 and Jim McCann 1 went three up as a shaky Cavan defence creaked three times. Shamrock’s awoke from their slumber and man of the match George Pratt struck twice to level the scores. In the second half the brilliant Dickie Smith dribbled twice around the hard tackling Monaghan defence planting the ball each time in the net to give Cavan a 4-3 lead. George Pratt at this stage hobbled off with a knee injury and Shamrock’s were hard pressed to maintain their advantage but the flying blond Des Lambert who had a great game at outside left in a passing movement with Smith slid the ball past the Monaghan keeper for a 5-3 advantage. Monaghan struck back now and Cavan without George Pratt began to concede more and more ground Jim McCann struck twice for his hat trick to draw the game at 5-5 to leave the final score Cavan Shamrock’s 5 Monaghan Town 5. Andy McGahon had the chance of the game when fed straight through by Dickie Smith instead of rounding the keeper he shot weakly straight at him and Monaghan were off the hook. Best for the Shamrock’s were in defence Micheal Smyth Gerry Egan and at centre half Dessie Maguire. George Pratt Des Lambert and Dickie Smith were the pick of the forwards where McGahon did some great work on the ball as conditions blunted his close dribbling style.
Large congregation receive Ashes at the Ash Wednesday masses in the Cathedral . Father Joe Dolan Adm was chief celebrant of the 8 am Mass and the 7:30 evening Mass was celebrated by Father PJ Gargan. Many of the large overflow congregations not only received the Ashes but took the Pledge to abstain from alcoholic drink for Lent. During Lent there will be a special Mass on weekdays each evening at 7:30.
Death of Patrick Corr Kilnavara at his residence. He was a very well known local farmer. He spent some years in America and later came back home buying a family farm at Kilnavara. He is survived by his wife and one son Patrick. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Denn cemetery. Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Eamonn ’Buttons’ and Pauline Brady buy the bungalow of Connell Boyle BE who is leaving Cavan at Drumalee for a sum of £4,150. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn were the auctioneers and Jack Binchey Solicitor had carriage.
Cavan Bridge N/S Gerry Hunt and Surgeon Maloney E/W Joan O Hanlon and Maureen Hunt.
Cavan Gramophone Society recital in the Ulster Arms next week will be given by Raymond Walsh.
Cavan CYMS Billiards Eamonn Malone beat Sean Galligan. 2nd round Michael Higgins beat Eamonn Malone and Gene McCusker beat Michael Breslin senior.
Ray Warren the new proprietor of ‘Theo’s Bar in Belturbet is a very well known BBC radio broadcaster and has appeared in film in 1936 when he was later offered a film career at £200 per week by NBC. Contracted to the Decca label for many years he has made over 250 broadcasts on BBC and a feature on him is being prepared by BBC Television Northern Ireland. Ray holds a sing song in his popular ‘Theo’s Bar’ each weekend and weighs in with a couple of songs of his own to the great enjoyment of young and old.
Dan Treston the famous actor and critic will be the adjudicator at Cavan’s 20th Drama Festival commencing next Sunday night when Bishop Austin Quinn the Patron of the Society will declare it open for a run of ten days.
March 5th 1966 John Lambe Raheny Dublin is appointed new Sales Manager at Jackson’s Garage. He is a former manager at Cahill’s garage Raheny.
.Kevitt Castle Weather Station reports 4.06 inches of rain for February 1966 making it the wettest February since 1954 when 4.72 inches of rain fell. The rain fall in was 2.23 inches while the total rainfall in 1965 was 38.08 inches.
The nation pays tribute to Sir Roger Casement as thousands line the route from Arbour Hill Church to the Pro Cathedral as the remains of Sir Roger Casement who died a lonely death in 1916 for his live of Ireland are transported in solemn procession. The British authorities finally agreed to release the body of the patriot who was hanged in Pentonville Prison in London for treason sabotage and espionage in 1916 is finally given a State funeral. There was just a hint of Spring in the air as six NCO officers carried his coffin draped in the tricolor from his lying in state at the Church to the waiting gun carriage. President De Velera led the tributes. The remains were later interred with full military and State honours in Glasnevin cemetery.
T Tuite and J Ward from Oldcastle win the Cavan Motor Rally which began in Cavan and finished in Belturbet. 2nd was Mr and Mrs Derek Morris Cavan and 3rd M/S J Brady and Paddy Smallhorne Cavan. There were 20 cars competing in a course that took in parts of West Cavan measuring 55 miles in total.
Controversary as Dennis O Donnell of ‘Ard Mhuire Stranlorlar county Donegal is appointed Deputy Chief Agricultural Officer for County Cavan by the Cavan Committee of Agriculture. Dennis who is a lecturer at the Salesian College Pallanskerry and instructor with the Donegal Agricultural committee was appointed after a lively debate with P Sheridan declaring “we have enough officers. Soon it will be all officers and no men”!
Patrick Hilliard Minister for Posts and Telegraphs in reply to a question by Tom Fitzpatrick TD in Dail Eireann says that his Department have applied for outline planning permission for the erection of a new Post Office and Telephone Exchange at Cavan’s Market Square but he could no as yet furnish a starting date for the project.
Tom and Kathleen McKenna continue their tradition of excellence in the window display of the competition organized by Speedicook Porridge Oats when they win £10 as being the outstanding display for the product in Cavan. Over 600 retain outlets throughout Ireland took part in the competition.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Gerry Hunt and PD Maloney E/W Cyril and Gwyen Arnold.
Death of Bernard O Gorman Behey at Saint Phelim’s Hospital just weeks after the death of his wife. He was father of the late Father Andrew O Gorman and brother of the late Rev Monsignor Michael O Gorman Los Angeles and Very Rev F O Gorman. He was uncle of Rev Charles O Gorman Chaplain to the USA Navy. Predeceased by his wife Annie at Christmas, he is survived by his son Anthony and daughter Mrs J Deignan Mullingar. Father PJ McManus was the chief celebrant of the Requiem Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan where the Bishop Most Rev Dr Quinn led over 100 clergy in paying their last respects to the deceased. Burial later took place in Cullies cemetery.
Twenty people mostly girls injured as the crowds come out to welcome home Dickie Rock who finished 4th in the Eurovision contest in Luxembourg with ‘Come Back to Stay’!
March 12th 1966 Jack Lynch introduces yet another unpopular Budge with old reliables drink cigarettes petrol income and road tax all being severely hit. The public galleries in Dail Eireann were packed to hear the Minister deliver his message of more taxation.
Dublin outrage as Nelson’s Pillar is blown up in O Connell Street by subversives at 1:30 aprox on Tuesday. The top half of the monument was blown to smithereens as plate glass windows in all of the stores for hundreds of yards were blown out by the force of the explosion. Miraculously nobody at all was injured and the street was unusually quiet for that time of the morning. One of the city’s biggest tourist attractions visitors to Dublin delighted in climbing to the top of the Pillar to view the countryside and the city for miles around. Owned by the Bank of Ireland the Pillar yielded over £2.000 in revenue per annum and several people were employed in the operation. Brian Lenihan Minister for Justice said it was providential that no one was killed or injured in the blast as it was timed to go off when late night workers in restaurants and dance halls would be in the O Connell Street area. Traders in Moore Street seized the opportunity gathering up parts of the remnants which were later sold for souvenirs. In the run up the 50th Anniversary of the Easter Rising of 1916 the security authorities are expecting more incident with possible bloodshed expected. Security forces carried out a series of raids in the Dublin suburbs and eight men were later taken to the Bridewell for questioning. Minister for Justice Brian Lenihan said that it was ‘providential’ that nobody was killed or injured in the explosion as the bomb went off when many people including restaurant entertainment staff would be in O Connell Street.
Dinner and lecture ‘The Rising and the Cavan Connection’ to celebrate 10 years of Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne will be held in the Ulster Arms Ballroom in March. The Society was founded at a meeting in the Farnham Hotel in January 1956 and two years later the Bhreifne Journal was first published. Alphie Monaghan will give the lecture. He first came to Cavan in 1914 as organizer of the Irish Volunteers. Later the authorities captured him and after serving 3 months in Crumlin Road jail he was banished forever from the 9 counties of Ulster. He joined Liam Mellows for the Rising in Galway and went on the run with Mellows in Clare until 1917. He was back in Cavan as organizer of the Gaelic League in 1925.
Members of Smith’s Motor Group receive their awards from the Motor Industry Foundation pictured is Pat Lynch Service Manager John Foster 1st prize best apprentice in first year Paddy Gaffney Service Manager Tractor Division Cavan. The awards were presented by Sean Flanagan Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry and Commerce.
Cavan CYMS are running a bus to Dublin for Saint Patrick’s Day taking in the big Dublin parade and the Railway Cup Finals where Ulster are bidding for their fourth title in 4 years. The return fare is 12/6.
Peter McDonnell father of inter county star Jim changes his famous Model Y Ford car which was on the road for over 30 years ID 2787 for a Hillman Imp at ‘Fairtown Motors’ where proprietor Mike Reilly is seen presenting the new car to Peter with the old famous car in the background.
Death of John Clarke Alackan Cavan. He was a leading member of Cavan Brigade Old IRA in the battle for Independence and was interred in Ballykinlar county Down. He was an outstanding farmer and great neighbor always available to lend a hand or advice on a whole topic of issues on which he was a recognized authority. Survived by his wife Ellen 1 son Owen 4 daughters Eileen Rose Mary and Teresa 1 brother Edward Shankill and 2 sisters Mary Cusack Corawillan Mills and Margaret Ruddy Poles. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal to Saint Brigid’s Killygarry with interment in Saint Brigid’s cemetery. The military honours were rendered by the surviving members of Cavan Brigade Old IRA with trumpeter Teddy McCormack sounding the ‘Last Post’.
Death of Anthony Farrell famous merchant and clothes dealer ‘Annalee House’ Butlersbridge. He was Cavan’s best known business men and journeyed to Scotland each year to buy clothes of excellent quality which he sold on at fairs to working men of all sizes classes and ages. He had a shop at the bottom of Wolfe Tone Street and as well as selling excellent quality and value in clothes Anthony bought clothes which he reinstated and refurbished for sale at fairs and markets throughout the midlands. Anthony Farrell’s name was a sign of value quality and integrity and he had a fantastic reputation for straight fair dealing over many decades. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret only a last year 1965 he is survived by his sons Tony Gerard Brendan 2 daughters Gertie Cullivan and Vera McCarthy brothers sisters relatives many friends and neighbours. There was a capacity crowd in Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge for the Requiem Mass with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Gabriel Kelly is detained in hospital following Cavan’s surprise defeat at the hands of Longford 11 points to 7 in a titanic struggle in the quarter final of the National Football League in Carrick on Shannon. Longford led by 6 points to 1 after playing with a gale force wind in the first half. Huge crowd roared on Longford to their first ever appearance in the Semi Final of the NFL where they will play the winners of Down and Donegal. Gabriel Kelly was later removed to Cavan Surgical Hospital suffering from head injuries and is reported as extremely doubtful to take his place on the Ulster Railway Cup team who play Munster seeking their 4th successive success on Saint Patrick’s Day.
Johnny Donohoe Bridge Street catches the first brown trout of the season on Lough Sheelin when he lands a lovely 3 lb specimen on the opening day of fishing.
Parent’s Day at Loreto College where Rev B Farrelly SJ delivers the lecture ‘Youth 1966’ . The day concluded with the students staging a pageant of the 1916 Easter Rising.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S N Fallon and Jim Burke E/W J Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
CYMS Billiard’s Jimmy Brennan beat Tommy Hughes 3rd round Gene McCusker beat Michael Higgins while in the Junior Final on Sunday afternoon next Dessie Gumley will take on the in form local star Teddy O Neill.
Cavan Fair cattle in good condition fetched excellent prices. Yearlings £35-40 Two year olds £50-60 3 year olds £75-86 milch cows £45-55. Working horses £50-60 colts and fillies £40-50 knackers £40-60 donkies £8-12. Carrying sows £35-40 Casseogs £32-38 and bonhams £8-12.
“Beat the Budget. Have your car serviced for economy. Estimates and advice free of charge Billy Clarke Riverside Motors Railway Road Cavan.
“France Spain Italy Greece Germany Switzerland Austria USA and Canada tours to all destinations organized and supervised by John McGinnity Travel Cavan. Appointed agents for all IATA Airlines and tour operators.”
March 19th 1966 Strand Player’s Dublin the last show of the festival wins the overall Dr Lyon’s Cup with an astonishing 92 marks for their interpretation of of the 3 act ‘Tartaffe’ with Patsy Maloney winning the best actress for the second successive year. J G Reilly’s play which was excellently presented by the Castletara Players wins the for the world premiere of ‘Venus in the Snow’. Fifty Seven’ with the ‘Way of the World’ won the award for the best setting. The AOH Cup for rural groups was won by Saint Mary’s Dramatic Society Sandyford Dublin with ‘Them’. Best Producer Betty Ann Norton ’57 Theatre Group directing ‘Way of the World’ Alderman Hugh Lee Cup awarded to Castletara Dramatic Society for world premiere of JG O Reilly’s ‘Venus in the Snow’. Terry Martin of the ‘Holy Faith Past Pupil’s Union Glasnevin was awarded the best actor of the festival gold medal. Silver medals for outstanding performances went to Brenda Fricker ’57 Theatre Group’ Dick Staunton Navan and Ann Boucher Hayes Holy Faith PPU.
Ulster without the injured Gabriel Kelly beat Munster 2-5 to 1-5 to win their 4th successive Railway Cup a feat only equaled by Munster 1929-1933 and Leinster in the early 1950s . Alf Murray from Armagh President of the GAA is seen here presenting the trophy to a jubilant Sean O Neill the captain of the winning Ulster team. Ulster led at the interval by 1-4 to 0-2 thanks to a goal from Joe Lennon of Down and the aid of a stiff breeze blowing from the Canal goal. PT Treacey from Fermanagh got the vital goal at the start of the second half and Paddy Doherty had Ulster’s last score on 13 minutes of the second half. Aided by the breeze Munster laid siege to the Ulster Railway goal but the gallant Ulster defence where Paul Kelly of Donegal replaced his namesake Gabriel Kelly from Cavan held out for a famous victory. Ulster Seamus Hoare Paul Kelly Tom McCreesh Armagh Tom O Hare Patsy O Hagan Dan McCartan PJ Flood Ray Carolan Jodie O Neill Tyrone Joe Lennon James McCartan Paddy Doherty Charlie Gallagher Sean O Neill captain and PT Treacey.
Saint Patrick’s College Intermediate Champions of Ulster at Cross Country in Armagh. Team T McCauley Kevin McCarthy Eamonn McCormack Sean Fegan John Fulton P Molloy Frank Brady and S O Dowd. In the senior race Pearse Gilroy was the highest placed Saint Pat’s runnier finishing in a very respectable 9th position. In the Junior race Saint Pat’s led by Frank Brady who was 1st finished out of the medals with A McCann 5th and P Mohan 20th the best placed of a team who simply did not pack well.
Cavan Shamrock’s beat Monaghan Town 6-2 in the Inter Town’s Cup held at well attended Belgium Park Monaghan. George Pratt who is top of the scoring charts scored in the 5th 15th and 30th minute to complete his hat trick and put the Shamrock’s 3 goal to nil in the lead. C Macklin pulled one back for Monaghan but the Kilmore man struck again for his 4th just on half time. Dickie Smith scored both goals for the Shamrock’s who were content to defend their lead in the second half with Macklin again grabbing a late consolation goal for Monaghan to leave the final score 6-2 to the visitors. Dessie Maguire Micheal Smyth Frank Lyons and the outstanding Paddy Lyons in the Shamrock’s goal were best in defence while George Pratt and Dickie Smith were by far the pick of the lethal attack in which flying winger Des Lambert and Andy McGahon provided excellent support.
Death of the legendary Paddy O Reilly Joint Honary President of Cavan GAA at the age of 86. He was born in Drumullagh in the parish of Drumlane. He worked for 6 years in Thomas Gilsenan Solicitor’s practice in Belturbet before being appointed a Clerical Officer with Cavan County Council. He was later to serve as clerk Old Cavan Union secretary Cavan Board of Health and finally Secretary Cavan County Council from 1927-1940 when he retired. It was only in 1959 that he relinquished his post as Treasurer Cavan County Board after 56 years distinguished service to the GAA in Cavan Ulster and Ireland-33 of them as Treasurer. Paddy was a member of the GAA from the start in 1884 and played with Drumlane Son’s of O Connell. He was one of the four people who reformed the GAA in Cavan and Ulster at two meetings in the Temperance Hall in March and May of 1903 the others were Joe Smith the Courthouse John O Hanlon Managing Director of the Anglo Celt and Andy McEntee Sport’s Editor of the Anglo Celt and ‘The Breffni Bar’ 57 Main Street Cavan. Paddy Reilly took over the position of Secretary and the following year he was also Cavan’s representative on the Ulster Council of the GAA. He played a pivotal role in the establishment and purchase of Breffni Park in 1923 and the development of the grounds with the addition of further land in 1952. He was Chairman of the Cavan Camogie Board for a number of years and did much to establish the game in areas where hockey was the first choice for girl’s. He was known to be extremely shrewd and stretched every penny to the limit. He personally took charge of the provision of footballs in Breffni Park for all games and it was only in recent years that the winners of major championships were allowed to take the new ball home. Jack McConnell and Sons took care of the equipment making sure that each ball was pumped laced and patched. Paddy then took off with the two balls under his arm to Breffni Park always on time he was meticulous in all her undertook and was never late. He saw Cavan win 4 All Irelands in Croke Park during his tenure and was unlucky to be the one major officer left out of the travelling party to the 1947 Polo Ground’s Final when Cavan beat Kerry in the All Ireland Final 2-11 to 2-7. There was a capacity crowd in attendance for the removal and funeral with Cavan footballers from 1933-1936 taking turns to carry the coffin which was draped in the Cavan colours. Father ABC McGrath was the chief celebrant of the funeral Mass with burial later following an oration over the grave by the Chairman of Cavan County Board TP O Reilly in Cullies cemetery. Paddy O Reilly Athbara House is survived by his wife Mary Josephine nee Smith sons Tony in Crydon England and Dr Sean in London daughters Moira Seery Mullingar Gertie Blacke Thurles Patsy Carolan in Derry and one sister Susan Reilly in America. Among the distinguished attendance was Gerry Arthurs Secretary of Ulster GAA Harry Carey Chairman of Ulster Council Mick Duffy Chairman of the Monaghan County Board GAA Andy J O Brien Treasurer of Ulster Council of the GAA TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board TM Gilroy Vice Chairman Paddy Donohoe Treasurer Peadair Doyle Registrar and TJ O Reilly Chairman Cavan Hurling Board.
Neal Armstrong and David Scott narrowly avert a tragedy as their Gemini 8 Capsule goes into an uncontrollable spin as it successful docks with another space craft which later also went into an uncontrollable spin. The two men were brought safely back to earth being picked up by an American destroyer 3 hours after splash down the Pacific Ocean. The entire flight lasted just 11 hours but was to go on for 71 hours.
Mr and Mrs O Reilly die within hours of one another in Saint Felim’s Hospital after suffering from a bad bout of the prevalent flu. Natives of Corglass Kilnaleck. They are survived by their son Bernard. There was a large and representative attendance at the double funeral from Drumkilly with Father Joe Young officiating. They were buried together in the same grave.
Death of one of Cavan’s most popular and lovable characters Michael ‘Mickey’ Hickey Butlersbridge after a long illness at the age of only 54. Member of the famous Hickey Butcher’s family. They originally came from Mullingar but set up business in Cavan at Bridge Street over 40 years ago. The brothers Michael and Benny are partners in the business and they have recently acquired the most up to date premises in the midlands at Main Street ‘Cara Pharmacy’ where they are carrying on one of the most lucrative trades in the entire country. Mickey was a wonderful character although of delicate health he always seemed to have a smile and a pleasant word for all and knew all his customers by their first name. If Benny was the business man Mickey was the friendly welcoming face of the establishment and was loved and respected by all. He took a leading role in the establishment of the Pavilion Lawn Tennis Club and later the ballroom . He was an outstanding comic and took a leading role in the annual Pavilion Pantomime which ran from 1947-1955. Outstanding tennis and badminton player he won several open championships and was a member of the Pavilion team with the like of Spud Murphy Ina Hickey the leading lady player of her generation Jack Poyntz later Ken Cinnamond who was capped for Ulster Leinster and Ireland. Mickey Hickey is survived by his wife Kathleen 4 young children. He was brother of Patrick Controller Department of Posts and Telegraphs Bernard Cavan Walter Dublin Tom BDS Cavan Joe Aer Lingus sisters Betty and Maggie ‘Hickey’s Confectioners and Tobacconist’s Lower Main Street (Multisound). There was an overflow attendance at the removal and funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Masses on Saint Patrick’s Day Father Joe Dolan Adm celebrated the Solemn High Mass with deacon Father Felim McGovern and sub deacon Father PJ McManus the MC was Father PJ Gargan and Bishop Quinn presided. Father ABC McGrath was on the organ while the choir sang suitable songs of the Saint both in Irish and English finishing with ‘Hail Glorious Saint Patrick’. Father John Maguire celebrated the children’s 10 am Mass with Father PJ McManus CC celebrating the 7:30 as gaeilge.
Father Clear SJ conducts a one day mission for the members of the Children of Mary in the Poor Clare Convent.
Matt and Eilish Connolly buy ‘Jailna’ at Latt for Cavan £5050 former residence of Mr Bonsar CEO Bostick Ireland who are leaving Belturbet while Tom Clarke buys ‘Green Gables’ on the Cathedral Road for a knock down price of £4,000. The Auctioneer for both properties was JC Brady MIAVI Belturbet.
Big surprise as Des Gumley beats the favorite Teddy O Neill Saint Phelim’s Place in a titanic Junior Billiard’s Final before a capacity attendance at Cavan CYMS. The trophy and runner up medal was presented by the Chairman Jimmy McCormack.
Interesting detailed article on the origins and operations of the Holy Rosary Sisters Killeshandra by Sister Mary Eynard. Pictured are Mother M Barnabas Sister Louis Marie and Sister M Martha.
March 26th 1966 Ireland’s first Comprehensive school being built at Cootehill. The frame of the enormous school is all precast cement with beams and flooring of equal size and was complete in a record 18 weeks by Roecrete Swords county Dublin. PG McLoughlin Longford is the contractor while the Architects are Philip N Shaffrey Dublin. It is expected that the school will be ready for occupation by September.
H W ‘Bill’ Flannery MA BCom LLB is appointed to the Board of the Healy Group as Joint Marketing Manager. He is son of Mrs Flannery and the late Dr Flannery Farnham Street and is an accomplished lawn tennis player.
Stradone celebrate one of the great day’s in their illustrious history when they beat Killeshandra 2-4 to 0-4 to win the Intermediate League at Breffni Park. Killeshandra led by 3 points to 1 at half time aided by the strong breeze but after the turn around it was al Stradone. The cup was presented by County Treasurer PC Donohoe to the Stradone captain J Smith amidst unbridled jubilation after the game.
Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College running for Cavan secures second place in the Under 14 NACAI All Ireland Finals in Tullamore while Cavan finished 7th team. The race was run over a fast 1 mile course in boggy underfoot conditions with Frank Brady just being edged out of first place by D O Neill from Kilkenny with C Murphy Clare in 3rd place.
Tributes continue to pour in for Paddy Reilly late Athbara House who was associated with Cavan county Board of the GAA for over 56 years. Phil Lee representing Drumalee said he knew Paddy O Reilly better than anyone bar the Secretary HL Smith and was on committees with him since 1931 when he represented Crubany. Paddy was courageous and straight always leading by example. TM Gilroy worked with him both in Cavan County Council and said that Paddy was always straight shrewd spending the GAA money as if it was his own. He was shy exteriorly by was a man of purpose who always stuck to his guns and was impossible to convince otherwise. He was one of the nation’s great servants to the GAA and men such as Paddy Reilly had built the GAA from ashes to the pre eminence it enjoys today. TP O Reilly served with Paddy as an official on Cavan County Board said that Paddy was involved from the very start in 1884 guiding and playing with Drumlane Sons of O Connell . He was one of the ‘Big Four’ who reorganized the GAA in Cavan and Ulster in 1903. He served Cavan County Board as Secretary Treasurer for 33 years Chairman delegate to Ulster and Central Council. Paddy Reilly for many was the GAA in Cavan. He was generous charitable and good natured belying a tough outer gruff exterior. HL Smith said he knew Paddy Reilly from Athbara all of his life and he was totally centered on the welfare of the Association sometimes to the of his own family which he had to leave in order to devote so much time and effort to the development of Cavan GAA. He took a leading part with his father in re organizing the GAA in 1903 and was instrumental in the purchase and development of Breffni Park in 1923 along with TM Gilroy he was one of the driving forces behind the re development of the Park in 1952 securing more land and installing seating and first class playing area which was then the envy of every county in Ireland.
Sympathy is extended to Paddy Hanley of Highfield Road on the death of his mother Catherine Hanley Ardan Road Tullamore county Offaly. She was a native of Tipperary and sister of Michael Hogan who was shot dead by British troops on Bloody Sunday 1920 and after whom the Hogan Stand in Croke Park is named.
Old folk’s party in the Rival’s Inn with among the attendance being Dr P Power County MOH Dr P Watters Assistant County MOH and Dr N Tierney another Assistant County MOH. Nellie McIntyre Chairman thanked all for coming.
Despite Anselem Lovett’s recent outburst about the danger of rallying over 40 cars are entered for next week’s ‘Circuit of Cavan’ which starts in the Car Park Cavan with a speed trial and ends in Belturbet. A team from Telefis Eireann are entered and the individual entries are a whose who of the outstanding rally drivers north and south of the border.
The Easter Rising of 1916 will be commemorated in Cavan with a long list of events culminating in a monster parade at which Cmdt Jim Scanlon is the chief marshal. Seven bands are already travelling some from Northern Ireland representatives of the NFA GAA Irish Red Cross Old IRA FCA Civil Defence Macra Na Feirme. The parade will travel via Church Street Main Street James Connolly Street Thomas O Rahilly Street via O Donovan Rossa Place to Roger Casement Street and the Courthouse where Cavan native TP McKenna will read the Proclamation. Contributions continue to pour into Mel Keaveney General Secretary of the Golden Jubilee committee with Butlersbridge contributing £8-6-0 Mullagh 8-11-6 Mullahoran £3-5-6 Loughduff £6-10-0 Corlough £3-14-6 and Doobally £8-0-0.
Death of Edward McCormack in Birmingham at the age of 52. Native of Cavan he was formerly resident in Pearse Street. He fought in the World War 2 with the Allied Troops in the British Army. He was brother of Tommy McCormack Tullac Mongan and Jimmy McCormack Saint Mary’s Terrace. Edward is survived by his brothers and sisters. The remains were flown in from England and received at Cavan Cathedral with burial later in Saint Matthew’s cemetery Drumavaddy.
Sympathy is extended to the wife family relatives friends and relations of the late Michael Brady 4 Saint Aidan’s who has died in America. He was extremely popular and well known in Cavan before emigrating some years ago.
Meeting in Cavan’ Ulster Arms with a view to forming an organization to run a co operative farmer’s mart in Cavan is chaired by Tommy Aylmer Superintendent Ballyhaise Agricultural College. Representatives from Cavan Chamber of Commerce in attendance.
N/S Seamus Caffrey and Kay Henry E/W Jim and Mrs Burke.
Terrier dog belonging to the well known Sean O Hare Drumhackelty Butlersbridge has already killed 75 foxes this year which constitutes a new record for the Cavan area.
April 2nd 1966 New three room Crubany School is blessed and opened by Bishop Austin Quinn’ Pictured are Patrick E O Rourke OPW Father Joe Dolan Adm Andy J O Brien Principal Crubany NS Bishop Quinn Brigid Keelan NT P O Sullivan Chief Inspector Department of Education Miss A Scanlan NT D Bradfield Inspector Department of Education.
Poor Clare Convent Cavan the Ulster champions win the All Ireland School’s Public Speaking competition. Pictured are Marita Fitzsimmons Monica Cusack and Lil Kiernan.
Circuit of Cavan Expert Class J Bingham and T Harryman E F Went and PP Gleeson both from Dublin in a Cortina GT1 were runner up. Speed test in Car Park JW Pryce and Des Bartley 2nd Seamus McCabe and J Brady . Cavan Billy Morris in a Fiat 856. Norman Cinnamond came in for a lot of praise for his efficiency and courtesy as Clerk of the Course.
Thousands gather in Dublin’s O Connell Street including 900 survivors of the Easter Rising to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Rising outside Dublin’s GPO where the Tricolor flew in the fresh Easter breeze and the Proclamation was read. President De Velera inspected a guard of honour.
Surgeon PD Maloney teams up with Enda Boland?? Dublin to win the prestigious President’s Surgeon Cullen’s prize at Cavan Bridge Club thus becoming the first Cavan based player to win the competition for a second year. He previously won when partnering Gerry Hunt who is a past President of the Contract Bridge Association of Ireland.
Pictured at the 10th Birthday celebrations for Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne in the Ulster Arms Hotel Father Augustus Leydon Secretary Breege Sheridan Cavan County Librarian Treasurer Alphie Monaghan who gave the key lecture on ‘The Rising and Ulster-Personal Memories’ Father Charles J Travers Vice Chairman and Father Frank McKiernan President Saint Felim’s College the Editor of the Bhreifne Journal.
19 year old Willie Agnew is signed as a goalkeeper by Irish League Club and will commence training with his new club on May 1st 1966. Willie is a former member of Killeevan Sarsfield’s GFC and is presently playing with the local club Clones United. He is third in a family of 8 and is son of Mr and Mrs John Agnew Newbliss county Monaghan. Meanwhile Paddy Lyons who has the unique distinction of playing for Cavan in all grades Junior Under 21 and Senior football as well as senior hurling along with top inside forward Tommy Dickie Smith journey to Oriel Park on Sunday when they will have a trial for Dundalk in their League of Ireland clash against Longford Town.
Doctor Matthew B McCann formerly of the Celine Upper Main Street dies at Sheffield Royal Infirmary at the age of 56 he was only son of the late Mr and Mrs Terence McCann ‘Celine’ Cavan who were well known merchant’s and shopkeeper’s in the town up to twenty years ago. Matty as he was known to his friends was a very well known popular young man in Cavan being particularly friendly with the Smyth’s McEntee’s and Sullivan’s who all lived in Upper Main Street. He was educated at Drumcrave Saint Patrick’s College and The College of Surgeons in Dublin. He spent many days camping at Killykeen and fishing on the River Erne. He was a very keen motor cyclist and along with Jimmy McEntee and Mick Smyth travelled to Dublin for all the big GAA and soccer matches. They attended the Eucharistic Congress in 1932 and witnessed the huge crowds in the Phoenix Park with John McCormack singing ‘Panis Angelicus’. Over 20,000 priests later celebrated Mass on O Connell Bridge to mark 1900 years of Christianity in Ireland. Dr Matty McCann is survived by his sisters and was buried in Manton cemetery after Requiem Mass in Saint Mary’s Church Worksop.
Death of Alice Kelly wife of John Kelly Ricehill. She was highly popular and was a very charitable decent religious woman well known for her piety and goodness and generosity to the poor and those less well off in the community. She was mother of Sister Dr M Patricia Medical Missionaries of Mary Drogheda. She is survived by her husband John former official with Cavan County Council 3 daughters Sister Patricia Eilish Coffey Mary O Reilly USA and one son Sean in Shercock. Reverend Larry Corr CC Drumcor assisted by Father Micheal Kelly Bailieboro officiated at the funeral in Saint Patrick’ s church Drumcor followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs J McCusker Saint Patrick’s Terrace on the death of her mother Mrs Mary Lewis who lived with her for over 10 years. She was originally from Edenderry but emigrated some years ago to the USA. She returned from America after the death of her husband 10 years ago and came to live in Cavan where she was deservedly popular with all the neighbours and friends in Swellan and throughout the town. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Killygarry cemetery.
New photographic society formed in Cavan following well attended enthusiastic meeting in the Ulster Arms pictured are the Treasurer Kevin Kilduff Bob Henderson Chairman Mrs JH Farris Vice Chairman D Bradfield Highfield Road Secretary. Committee Patsy McConnell Tadhg Connolly VC Cole Matty Connolly and James Logue.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce announce that shops in Cavan will remain open all day on Holy Thursday but the majority of them will remain closed on Good Friday.
April 9th 1966 Cavan Shamrock’s take on Darver United in the second leg of the inter town’s cup at Tierquin with a goal lead from their first leg tie at Readypenny. The kick off will take place at 5 pm as the club are taking part in the Easter Rising Golden Jubilee parade and are asked to assemble at Cootehill Road before parading around the town to the Courthouse.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the 10 am Maundy Thursday Mass in the Cathedral where the oils for the Diocese were blessed and distributed. He was assisted by Father James Carroll and Father PV Mallon both Saint Patrick’s College. Father Joe Dolan Adm assisted by Father PJ Brady Saint Patrick’s College celebrated the Mass of the Last Supper at 6 pm while Father PJ Gargan was the MC. Good Friday Mass was celebrated by Father Bob McCabe President Saint Patrick’s College assisted by Fathers Sean O Reilly and Benny Maguire Saint Pat’s with the MC being Father Augustine Leydon. The Passion was chanted by Fathers ABC McGrath Felim McGovern and Torlac O Reilly. Paddy Lyons Peter McGinnity and D Mulligan read the passages from the Old Testament. Vigil Mass celebrated by Father Joe Dolan Adm assisted by Fathers Benny Maguire Torlac O Reilly and PJ Gargan MC. Bishop Austin Quinn presided. Lessons from the Old Testament were read by George V Maloney Junior Anselem Lovett and Joe Connolly all membes of the Cathedral Choir. Father ABC McGrath celebrated the 8 and children’s 10 Mass with Father John Maguire celebrating the 11:30 Mass on Easter Sunday.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Phelim’s Hospital returns thanks to the Top’s of Breffni winners Cavan Red Cross and the Vale Dramatic Society for their 3 act comedy ‘The Swan Song’ much appreciated by the patients and staff over the Easter Holiday.
Death of Martin Spellman Connolly Street a native of Cloone Lough Gowna. He came to live in Cavan some years ago and was deservedly popular with neighbours and all who knew him. He is survived by his sisters nephews nieces and a wide circle of friends. There was a representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Lough Gowna cemetery.
Most lots sell at satisfactory prices similar to the March fair at Cavan Easter fair where there was a good supply and keen demand.
President De Velera represents the nation at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the 1916 Rising held at the GPO Dublin. Just over 900 survivors of the Rising were in attendance to witness the national flag being raised over the GPO the reading of the 1916 Proclamation. Troops stood to attention and the Aer Corps stages a fly past in salute to those who gave their lives for Irish freedom fifty years ago.
John M Fitzpatrick son of Peter County Registrar and Rose nee Taggart formerly coach builders at 57 Church Street Cavan qualifies as a Solicitor following his final exams at the Incorporated Law Society. He lives at ‘Villa Marie’ Cootehill and was educated at Saint Michael’s school Saint McCartan’s and UCD before going on to do his finals at the Incorporated Law Society. He served his time with his uncle Tom Fitzpatrick TD Solicitor Farnham Street Cavan.
The very popular Maura Galligan is selling her home on the Cathedral Road and will leave Cavan to live in Dublin. She is widow of the legendary Michael J Mick Galligan former General Manager of Providers and she herself ran an extensive school supply business in a small shop in the house they lived in at Connolly Street Cavan. Con P Smith is the auctioneer and Tom Fitzpatrick TD has carriage of sale.
The Easter Rising of 1916. People all over the world pay tribute to the ‘Triumph of Failure’ on the 50th Anniversary of the Easter Rising April 30th 1916. The signatories of the Proclamation are pen pictured in this week’s Celt in an amazing 6 page feature which receives wall to wall coverage from traders in Cavan town. Padraig Pearse 1879-1916 whose father was an English Sculpture and mother from county Meath was an Irish teacher in Saint Enda’s Rathfarnham and was Commander in Chief of the Army of the Irish Republic as well as President of the Provisional Government. He embraced death with great dignity and courage and was executed at dawn on May 3rd 1916. James Connolly 1868-1916 was Secretary General of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions. He emigrated to the USA in 1903 but returned to Ireland in 1910. He was executed although very badly wounded at Kilmainham Jail on the 12th May 1916. His execution is remembered in song ‘James Connolly The Irish Rebel’. Thomas James Clarke 1857-1916 Treasurer of the Supreme Council of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and was born in the Isle of Wight. His mother was from Leitrim and his father from Tipperary. His early life was spent in Dungannon. He ran a Newsagency and tobacconist at 75A Parnell Square. He was executed at dawn with Padraig Pearse on the 3rd May 1916 at Kilmainham jail in Dublin. Joseph Mary Plunkett 1887-1916 Was a man of frail constitution but a brilliant mind accomplished author and poet ‘I see his blood upon the Rose’ left his sick bed to join his colleagues in the General Post Office. He married his sweetheart Grace Gifford hours before his execution on May 4th 1916 at Kilmainham jail. It was later said that Plunkett had the best military brain of all of the leaders of the revolution. Thomas McDonagh 1878-1916 was born in Cloughjordan county Tipperary and was Director of Training of the Irish Volunteers. He was executed at dawn on May 3rd 1916 at Kilmainham jail. Sean MacDiarmada 1886-1916 Secretary of the Supreme Council of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and was one of the founders of the Irish Volunteers in 1913. He too was executed at dawn on May 3rd 1916 at Kilmainham jail Dublin. Eamonn Ceannt 1881-1916 Commander of the 4th Battalion Irish Volunteers. He taught Irish to Gaelic League students. Outstanding Uileann Piper he played the pipes for Pope Pius X on a pilgrimage to Rome. Before he died he wrote a number of letters to his wife and 10 year old son. He was executed at dawn on May 8th 1916 at Kilmainham Jail Dublin.
Cavan town will celebrate the Easter Rising with a festival lasting from the 12th to the 17th of April 1966. The week commences with a GAA night at which there will be a national ballad contest in the Town Hall where admission is 2/6. On Wednesday the students of Loreto College will hold and Irish verse speaking concert and Father Charles Travers Vice President Saint Patrick’s College will lecture on the Easter Rising with special reference to Sean Mac Diaramada. The evening will finish with Saint Patrick’s College Cavan Choir singing ‘Songs of the Easter Rising 1916. Subscriptions are voluntary. On Thursday the Coalisland players present a Pageant of The Easter Rising followed by a variety concert featuring Bridie Sweeney star of Dinjo’s ‘Take The Floor’ a comedian and compeer and featuring the James Daly Trio Ceilidhe Band Bridie O Neill ballad singer and Eddie Norris Seamus Bradley Peter Sherry and Frank O Neill all from Coalisland. Admission is 5/- and booking at the Regal is advisable. Saturday is children’s day. Parade of children with concert and Irish dancing at the Courthouse. Sunday 17th of April Big parade with more than 10 bands to participate making its way from Cathedral Road up Sean MacDiarmada Street Pearse Street James Connolly Street O O Rahilly Street O Donovan Rossa Place and back to Courthouse via Casement Street where TP McKenna the well known Cavan born actor will read the Proclamation. Pontifical High Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim at 12 am with all seats in the VIP section reserved for organizations of church and state. All houses shops and streets are decorated in the national colours.
Sudden and unexpected death of Padraig Conaty Killynebber at the age of 16. He was son of Mr and Mrs Paul Conaty who have the sympathy of the community. He was ill for only a short time and was an outstanding footballer in Saint Patrick’s College being a member of the Rannafast Cup team. He was the second eldest of the family and is survived by his parents 4 sisters and 3 sisters. Students from Saint Pat’s formed a guard of honour at the removal from the Cathedral with his team mates walking on both sides of the hearse. Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass with burial later in the adjoining cemetery. Six of his team mates carried the coffin to its final resting place. Father PJ McManus assisted by Father Paddy Morris Chairman of the Minor Board of Cavan GAA and Father Bob McCabe President and many of the priests attached to Saint Patrick’s College.
Death of Michael Marks Connolly Street a member of an old and distinguished Cavan family at Saint Felim’s Hospital. He was one of the leading members of the Holy Family Confraternity both in the new and old Cathedral. Funeral was large and well attended from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery . He is survived by his relatives friends and neighbours.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Annie McEneaney and Mrs Kelly.
Belder Pratt shows his class by winning the Novice’s Cup Clay Pigeon title at the highly competitive meeting at Butlersbridge.
April 16th 1966 Hundreds of people line the streets of Ballinagh to pay tribute to the Irish Volunteers and the 1916 Rising. Wreaths were laid at the graves of Cmdt Tom Fitzpatrick and Cmdt Tom Sheridan where a decade of the rosary was recited by Father Michael Gilbride and the Proclamation was read by Cmdt Sean Sheridan a brother of the slain Cmdt Tom Sheridan and a past pupil of Saint Enda’s Rathfarnham where Padraic Pearse was a teacher. Later an address on the Easter Rising 1916 was given by Father Charles J Travers Saint Patrick’s College Vice President.
Death of Brigid O Reilly 16 Main Street at the age of 96. She was Cavan’s oldest surviving person and was sister of the well known Con O Reilly Merchant and Vintner Main Street. She is survived by her nephews and nieces. The funeral from the Cathedral was large and representative with burial later in Coronea cemetery.
Death of the well known Joe McKiernan proprietor of the ‘Shamrock Hotel’ on Sunday at the age of 89. Up to a few years ago he was a well known pig dealer in Cavan and the surrounding counties where he was well known for his integrity and loyalty. He was a member of Cavan UDC for many years and served the people of the town with distinction. He was also a member of the Old Cavan Agri Society and Cavan Agricultural Show Society who held their annual show on the first Wednesday of September each year from 1901-1960. Joe McKiernan is survived by his nephews and nieces. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Potahee.
Death of Bernard Lee farmer Drumalee. He was very well known in the area and a member of the old Drumcrave Fife and Drum band as well as being involved in the formation of Drumalee GFC after his playing days with Behey Benburb’s. He was a great supporter of the County senior team and never missed a game in Breffni or Croke Park. He was predeceased by his wife some years ago and is survived by a large grown up family of sons and daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Welfare committee under the chairmanship of Nellie McIntyre hold another old folks party in the Town Hall where many of the guests are patients in Saint Felim’s Hospital. Tea dancing games and community singing with many local artistes in attendance. The next party is on Tuesday the 24th May 1966.
The Captain’s Tommy McCormick’s prize is won at Cavan Bridge Club N/S Cyril and Gwyen Arnold E/W Gerry Hunt and Surgeon PD Maloney.
The Rival’s Inn Ladie’s Dart team are seeking opposition to play all over the county on a home and away league basis.
Eddie Brady son of Mrs Brady and the late Edward Brady Cortubber Cavan and former Town Clerk of Cavan Urban District Council will be ordained a priest at the Augustinian College of Philosophy of the White Fathers in Blacklion on June 30th 1966.
April 23rd 1966 The statue of Lord Farnham in front of the Protestant Hall is daubed in paint on Monday night much to the disgust of all the right thinking locals at this sensitive time as Cavan celebrates the Golden Jubilee of the Easter Rising. Tom Fitzpatrick leads the Urban Council in roundly condemning this act of thuggery an affront to the Protestant population of the town. Timmy Murphy Fianna Fail Joe McGovern Clann Na Poblachta JP Walsh Independent and Johnny O Rourke Labour are the others to speak in condemnation of an act of blackguardism as Cavan celebrates the Golden Jubilee of the 1916 Rising.
Thousands attend the huge parade and ceremonies to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Easter Rising in Cavan town. An FCA colour party led the parade followed by the FCA Pipe Band and a huge contingent of local FCA branches from all over county Cavan. Saint Mary’s Brass and Reed Band Kingscourt led the Veterans of the War of Independence and Units of Cavan Old IRA. The Steadfast Brass and Reed Band from Carrickmacross followed playing rousing Irish airs followed by the Cavan Boy Scout’s Accordion Band and full assembly of the local Boy Scout’s troop led by Scoutmaster John Donohoe and Father Torlac O Reilly the Chaplain. There were followed by members of the staff of Cavan County Council and Cavan UDC Saint Patrick’s Brass Band from Bunnoe GAA clubs from all over county Cavan with officers of Cavan County Board led by TP O Reilly. There were followed by the De La Salle School Band Cavan and the students from all the local schools including Saint Patrick’ s College Loreto Poor Clare’s Secondary and Primary Drumcrave Farnham Butlersbridge Killygarry Crubany and . They were followed by groups from the ICA Muintir Na Tire Cavan NFA and Macra Na Feirme. At the Courthouse Captain J Fay was in charge of the Cavan Old IRA while Father Charles J Travers Saint Patrick’s College was an excellent MC and Mullagh native and well known international actor of stage and screen TP McKenna read the Easter 1916 Proclamation. Great credit is due for the outstanding success of the parade to Chief Marshal Cmdt Jim Scanlon who kept the parade moving with military precision adding to the enjoyment in dry fine weather. The forecourt and Memorial Statue to the dead of 1916 and other conflicts was floodlit all week.
Cavan Shamrock’s in listless performance in quarter final of the Inter Town’s Cup which they led Darver United 1-0 from the first leg are decisively beaten by the visitors 3-1 I the late kick off at Tierquin. Gerry Egan Dessie Maguire and the Lyons brothers were in fine form in defence but Darver were by far the more positive side and goals J Dorrigan Dolan and Morgan to lead 3-0 in the tie. Andy McGahon and Dickie Smith were the only two forwards to come out of this debacle with their reputations intact but the Cavan forwards were continually frustrated by the brilliance of Andrew Maguire in the Darver goals. J Dorrigan T Dolan K Morgan and A Maguire secured an unlikely victory for the Readypenny Dundalk men who now go into the draw for the semi final of the inaugural competition.
Death of John Burns Lake View Terrace. Old respected resident. He worked with Cavan UDC for a number of years before going to work with Paddy Elliott in the construction business specializing in building churches mostly in the Sligo area. He was deeply religious and an old enthusiastic member of the Holy Family Confraternity. He was a great Gael and seldom missed a game in Breffni Park supporting Cavan Crubany later Cavan Harps and in recent times Cavan Gaels attending the victorious County Final of 1965, There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Cavan Bridge Owen McGovern and Dr Martin E/W Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Commemoration Committee Cavan Sinn Fein Roger Casement Branch Cavan will meet in Matt Fay’s Upper Main Street on Monday 25th April 1966.
Cavan CYMS Billiard’s Tournament Jim Fay beat Paddy O Reilly Gene McCusker beat Tommy McKiernan.
Sudden death of one of Cavan’s most popular characters Barney Higgins Drumalee at the age of only 52 while walking from his home in Drumalee back into the town on Monday night last. He was a Linotype operator in the Anglo Celt and was known for the excellence of his work and his punctuality, never ever being late for work. His dedication to his work and to the welfare of his colleagues was legendary and he was most dependable and industrious never missing a tight deadline even if it meant at times working late into the night. Predeceased by his wife in 1949 he is survived by his daughter Mary sister Mollie Drumalee and nephew Tony Cock Hill. Barney was a member of an old respected Cavan family well known in Cavan and surrounding areas. He was predeceased by his elder brother Jim well known painter and decorator just three months ago. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal from the Surgical Hospital to the Cathedral and the funeral which took place to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. His colleagues in the Anglo Celt walked on both sides of the hearse and carried his remains to their final resting place while Drumalee GFC of which Barney was in turn Secretary Chairman and County Board Representative formed a guard of honour. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated at both the removal and funeral.
Cavan Red Cross Smith’s Garage Kingscourt and Cootehill qualify for the semi finals of the Top’s of Breffni at packed concerts in titanic battles in the Town Hall.
More celebrations of the Easter Rising of 1916 in Ballyhaise on April 30th the exact date of the Rising according to the Correspondent. John Tully TD gave the oration after Mass was celebrated in Irish by Father Thomas Woods CC. The parade was led Saint Mary’s Band and the Proclamation was read by Father Nicholas J Comey PP.
April 30th 1966 Sean Johnston seven year old son of well known Cavan referee John and Mrs Johnston 10 Wolfe Tone Street drowns within 100 yards of his home while playing on the banks of the Kinnypottle adjacent to Cavan Bus Office. The river was in full flood at the time. Full scale search mounted by Cavan Fire Brigade and local volunteers and the body was recovered about 7 o clock in the evening by Edward Clancy John Little and Eamonn Donohoe from Bridge Street who had been par of the search party all day. The body was removed by ambulance for a post mortem at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital. He was the second youngest child of John and Mrs Johnston Wolfe Tone Street. His school friends from the De La Salle School carrying floral tributes marched on both sides of the hearse at the removal and funeral with Mass of the Angels celebrated by Father ABC McGrath. All businesses in the town drawing their blinds and closed as the cortege mage its way from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Andy Gilchreest is pictured with the specimen 7 lbs 2 ozs brown trout which he landed while fishing on Lough Sheelin. Andy who is married to Vera Brady the well known proprietor of the fashion empire was fly fishing with a green olive.
Sean McManus the Central Café is pictured just prior to take off on a whistle stop tour of the USA with the Savoy Swing Seven Showband from Carrick on Shannon. In the next three weeks the Band will play venues in New York Boston Chicago. Sean was chosen by the band because of his expertise on Irish ballads and big band sounds.
Killygarry GFC make their official debut when they comprehensively defeat Cavan Gaels 0-11 to 0-2 in the Cavan Junior League at Narrack’s pitch just behind the bar at Tierquin. Very wet sub standard sticky and hilly the conditions were desperate and the hilly up and down nature of the terrain made good football impossible. The home team adopted much better but event the Killygarry forwards who insisted on shooting for goal were foiled by the ball on the way to the net getting stuck in the mud. The Killygarry defence were just magnificent and only conceded two points in the entire hour. Scorers for Killygarry France Galligan 0-4 PJ Galligan 0-3 Niall O Brien 0-2 Packy McGovern and Sean Smith 0-1 each. The Gael’s replied per Michael Galligan and Tommy Smith 0-1 each. Killygarry Seamus McGovern P Reilly M Galligan Michael McGovern Vinnie Smith Mal Reilly Paddy Lynch PJ Galligan P ?? Sean Smith F Galligan Niall O Brien J Lynch Dessie Agnew and Oliver Crowe. Cavan Gael’s Oliver Cassidy John Scott Oliver ‘Myles’ Crowe Richard Cassidy Oliver Galligan Gerry Carroll Oliver Malone Brendan Keaney Sean Galligan Micheal Galligan Tommy Smith P Smith Tony Dunne Noel Elliott and Michael Walsh. Referee Packy Newman.
Longford win their first ever National League Home title when they defeated the All Ireland champions in a titanic see saw battle at Croke Park 0-9 to 0-8. They will now play New York in Croke Park next October in the final proper. Among the heroes for Longford were former Cavan Gael’s star Larry Gillen and sharp shooter Bobby Burns who scored 0-8 of the Longford total scoring the winning point 11 minutes from the end of the game. He had chances to increase the lead but seemed overcome by nerves as the game drew to a close. The players were mobbed by jubilant supporters at the end of a historic hour but all home coming celebrations in Longford were postponed due to the death of Bishop McNamee Ardagh and Clonmacnoise. The team were coached and trained by Cavan All Ireland footballer Mick Higgins.
May 7th 1966 Maurice Coyle from Castleblayney is appointed Manager of Berney Mastervision replacing the very popular Sean Galligan who is going to Bray to start his own business. Maurice was formerly Manager of GUS in Dun Laoghaire.
Susan Smith five year old daughter of John and Teresa Smith 3 Breffni Terrace suing by her father John Smith is awarded £500 damages and costs against Teresa Brady Graddam Crosserlough arising out of an accident where then two year old Susan was knocked down while crossing the road at Connolly Street at lunch time on November 5th 1963.
Benny Cafferty after missing six consecutive meetings of Cavan UDC loses his seat. Tom Fitzpatrick said he talked to Benny about the matter and he was unaware of any suspension being imposed for not attendance as he was a commercial traveler with McCarren’s Bacon Company Cavan and was out of town most of the week. The County Manager said that the Council could suspend him and at a later date in due of the circumstances co opt him back on to the Council. During the same meeting Johnny O Rourke brought up the fact that Cavan Red Cross were being charged £1 per meeting of the Old Folk’s Club and he proposed that this charge be Nil and all heating and lighting expenses be borne by the Council Johnny Murray seconded.
Cavan Red Cross win the second ever ‘Tops of Breffni’ competition in the Town Hall with Sergeant Peter Coogan the producer of a show that had everything by way of music comedy and glamour. Tom Clarke MD Tractamotors is seen presenting their trophy while Con P Smith travelled from Dublin to present the overall awards. Vernon Hayden the well known star of screen and radio was the Adjudicator. Dr Dominic McCabe Cavan Shamrock’s was the leading compeer. Nuala Bornemann best female artist . Seamus Rudden of the ‘Provincial’s’ accepted the award as the best Group. Mel Doherty representing Smith’s was presented with the Best Sketch award. Vera Sherlock nee Brady Town Hall Street accepted the trophy on behalf of Kingscourt runners up . Ann McKiernan Smith’s best singer. Tom Dowd representing Crosserlough best Rural Group Padraic McNally Cootehill best male artist. Pat O Reilly Kingscourt best comedian.
Death of Margaret Heslin Coleman Road at the age of 88. She was a very well known shopkeeper at Kelly’s Terrace operating a bread confectionery and general grocery shop until late each evening . On her retirement she sold the premises to her neighbour John McGinnity who established McGinnity Travel on these premises. She was deeply religious and extremely good and charitable to the poor and destitute in the community. She is survived by her sister Mary Ann Heslin Coleman Road. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in the Heslin plot in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ McManus CC officiated.
Cavan CYMS beat Clones 4-1 in senior billiard’s challenge at the Hut in Cavan. HP Doyle beat James Kierans Mickey Breslin beat Andrew McCaffrey Gene McCusker beat Tony Dunwoody Paddy O Reilly beat John Boylan Benny Cafferty lost to James Elliott.
Michael Smith from Cashel Ballinagh recently returned from Canada buys O Rourke’s of the Market Square for £5,500 at public auction held in the Farnham Hotel. Murphy/Quinn were the auctioneer and George V Maloney had carriage of sale.
Michael Flanagan Kilnaleck buys 79 Church Street Cavan for a sum of £3,125. Eamonn English Eustace Street Dublin had carriage of sale and Murphy Quinn and Company were the auctioneers.
Cavan Guild ICA travel to Portadown as guest of the local Women’s Institution. Cavan Choir entertained the hosts who also viewed the film show of the recent Country Women of the World Congress held in Dublin which was shown and commentated by Phyllis Farris. Portadown Institution will travel to Cavan later in the year.
Garda Inspector Jim McNally catches the best fish of the year to date on Lough Sheelin a specimen brown trout weighing 7 lbs.
Cavan Motor Club hold their Motor Rally starting in Oldcastle and finishing in the beautiful grounds of the newly opened Sheelin Shamrock Hotel. Sponsored by Double Diamond the course was 70 miles and 30 cars took part in the rally. 1st JJ Kiernan and W Bell in a Fiat 850 2nd Willie McCormack and D O Brien in a Morris Mini 3rd T Fox and Peter McGinnity in an Anglia. The Expert Class was won by J McNamara and B Cusack in a Cortina. It was later announced that the Royal Irish Automobile Club had officially appointed Paddy Hanley from Highfield Road and Treasurer of Cavan Motor Club a Steward of the Royal Irish Automobile Club.
County Cavan Lawn Tennis Club Farnham Street is now in operation for the Summer season and Secretary George Fairbrother invites old and new members to join this once exclusive club.
Queen of the May the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God is remembered and honored in the working class areas of the town notable River Street Wolfe Tone Street College Street and the older established Terrace Houses as residents decorated their homes with flowers in welcome to the month of May.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Felim’s Hospital returns thanks to the individuals and groups who entertained the patients over the Easter period. Cavan Shamrock’s and Cootehill Musical Society Tops of Breffni troops.
Social and presentation to Sean Galligan who is leaving Cavan for Bray in the Ulster Arms Hotel on Tuesday the 17th of May 1966. Tickets available from Paddy Conaty Chairman Cavan Gaels TM Gilroy Vice Chairman Coleman Road Timmy Murphy College Street Maurice Brady Treasurer and Tommy Hughes Saint Patrick’s Terrace.
All Banks on both sides of the border are closed after a strike was called by the Irish Bank Official Association. Over 7,810 officials are expected to be on strike for a protracted period as the sides in the dispute have so far failed to come to the negotiation table.
May 14th 1966 Jack Gray from Farnham retires after 45 years loyal and dedicated service to McCarren and Company. He is the recipient of a presentation of a wallet of notes from the management presented by Tom McCarren CEO and later at a social in the ‘Rival’s Inn’ Jack receives a further presentation from his colleagues pictured Paddy Kane Larry Brady Joey Brady Peter Clarke James Meehan Jack Gray John O Rourke UDC who made the presentation Paddy O Reilly ‘Rock and Roll’ Michael Jermyn Tommy Sharkey Jackie Agnew and Paddy ‘Bap’ Graham.
Death of Mary Ann Whelan Mohill county Leitrim at the age of 92. She was mother of Brigid Ann Whelan the O/C and officer in command of Cumainn Na Mbhan in South Leitrim and her family were closely identified with the struggle for Independence. She was daughter of the famous Patrick Ellis who took a prominent part in the activities of the Land League and was later jailed in Armagh prison. Five of her sons took an active part in the struggle4 for Independence and she herself was a personal friend and secretary to Brigadier Sean Mitchell and their home was constantly raided by the forces of the Crown during their long period of occupation. She is survived by her sons Thomas F Galway Paddy Dublin Michael Clonmel Gerry Cootehill Matthew New Haven Jim New York Mary MPSI Cavan Brigid Ann Kathleen and Eileen al of Whelan’s Fancy Gods and Stationer’s Church Street and 25 grandchildren. Funeral and burial in Mohill county Leitrim.
Death of Mary Graham Upper Main Street at a young age in England. She was a native of Alackan and wife of expert craftsman Tommy Graham. She is survived by her daughters Hillary Joyce ??. There was a large and representative attendance at the her funeral from Saint John’s Cavan Parish Church with Rev Archdeacon Shire officiating with burial in the New cemetery Dublin Road.
Peter McCaffrey Paddy Graham and Charlie McCaffrey set new records for local anglers when they take 22 pike from 1-7 lbs at Cloverhill in one day and over 3 days fishing at the same spot catch 54 pike all in the 1-7 lbs bracket.
May 28th 1966 New sewerage scheme approved by Cavan County Council for Cavan urban and rural area by 19 votes to 4 with country cousins very vociferous in their opposition. Dermot McCarthy County Manager points out that the entire scheme will cost £105,000 of which £30,000 is being allocated to the rural scheme in Cavan urban area. A 60% grant is available from the Department of Local Government and Dermot estimates that the scheme will cost the County Council no more than a penny in the £1 on the rates.
Presentation in the Ulster Arms to John Beatty who is retiring as chief executive officer Cavan Agricultural Society from the Pedigree breeders association. The presentation was made by Tommy Aylmer Superintendent Ballyhaise Agricultural College. Mr Beatty was presented with an inscribed clock while Mrs Beatty was presented with two silver candlesticks.
Fidelma O Brien daughter of Andy and Mollie O Brien Crubany is pictured presenting a bouquet of flowers to the charming Mrs TF O Higgins following the huge Fine Gael Presidential rally in the Market Square. Later Maura Baxter Chair of the organizing committee presented Mrs O Higgins with a silver tray and Waterford Glass. Her husband Tom O Higgins TD SC is reported as running neck and neck with President De Velera for the position of President of Ireland for the next 7 years.
Pictured at the presentation in the Farnham Hotel to Sean Galligan former Secretary of Cavan Gael’s who is leaving Cavan to open a business in Bray are Jim McDonnell Captain Tom M Gilroy Vice Chairman Paddy Conaty Chairman who made the presentation to the very popular Sean Eugene Monaghan Tommy Hughes Joint Treasurer and Maurice Brady Joint Treasurer.
Hugh Gough Secretary of the Cavan Tourist Association presents Stephen Burrows from Solihull Warwickshire with his prize for the heaviest fish caught in Cavan during the 1965 season. Pictured are Miss Flynn Manageress Farnham Hotel Hugh Gough and M Satchelton Secretary of the Red Lion Angling Club who organized the tour in conjunction with McGinnity Travel Cavan. The entire party delighted with the fishing and hospitality accorded to them are returning to Cavan for another holiday in the autumn.
Sean McCormack who some years ago purchased the famous ‘Commercial Bar’ from Pat ‘Stick’ Donohoe is selling the premises at public auction in the Farham Hotel on Tuesday 31st May at 3 pm.
Cavan branch of the Children of Mary are pictured leading the weekly procession at Our Lady’s Shrine in Knock.
Cavan qualify to meet Sligo in the Wembley Final in London at Whit following their surprise 2-13 to 0-10 win over Down at Carrickmacross. Cavan led by 1-6 to 0-6 at the interval. Unforgettable performance of Charlie Gallagher who scored an amazing 2-10 of the Cavan total. Cavan laid the foundation for this outstanding win on a very solid defence with Ray Carolan having the game of his life at centre half back blotting out in turn James McCartan Sean O Neill and George Glynn. Matt McHugh was brilliant in the Cavan goals making a series of terrific saves from a much vaunted Down attack and got very good cover from Gabriel Kelly Tony Morris. Tom Lynch and Peter Pritchard gave Cavan a mid field advantage al through, Philip Murray John Nallen and the hard working John Joe O Reilly were wonderful support for the dazzling Charlie Gallagher. Cavan will now play Sligo at Wembley Stadium London on Saturday 28th May 1966. John McGinnity is running a special chartered flight on a Boeing Jet departing Dublin at 5:05 and landing in Heathrow at 5:50 pm on Friday the flight will return from London on Monday departing at 7:15 and arriving in Dublin at 8:45. Special reduced rates for groups from McGinnity’s Travel Agency Cavan Phone 40.
Leo McDonald’s prize at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Michael Lyons playing off 24 with 32 nett while the Trader’s prize is won by his father Frank again playing off 24 with a score of 29 nett. The Tractamotor’s Prize is own by D Browne playing off 7 with 28 nett. Ladie’s section winners include Margaret English Kitty Jenkins and Anne Smith.
Gene McCusker wins the coveted Father PJ Gargan Cup at Cavan CYMS beating Jim Fay in the final of the billiard’s competition.
May 21st 1966 Over 1,000 children take part in the annual choral festival at Cavan Cathedral where Father ABC McGrath Director of the Festival was on the organ. Similar festivals have already been held in the Ballinamore Bailieboro and Manorhamilton deaneries all organized by Father McGrath. The Bishop Austin Quinn presided at the Solemn High Mass with Father Felim McGovern celebrant Benny Maguire deacon and Ray Brady sub deacon, the MC was Father Anthony Fay. A special sermon was preached by Father PJ McManus cc. The girls of Saint Clare’s and the Poor Clare Convent sang the Proper of the Mass while the mass choirs sang the common. The auditions were later held in the Poor Clare Convent with Rev Eugene Lewis Ph I WF Saint Augustine’s Seminary Blacklion examiner after which certificates were awarded to the winning individuals and choirs..
Father PJ McManus celebrated the High Mass on the Feast of the Ascension with Fathers Colm Hurley deacon and John Maguire Diocesan examiner sub deacon while the MC was Father PJ Gargan. Father Benny Maguire celebrated the 8 while Father PJ McManus celebrated the 10. The worker’s 7:30 pm Mass was celebrated by Father Joe Dolan.
Death of Patrick Smith 22 Saint Patrick’s Terrace. He formerly resided at Owen Roe and was extremely well known and very popular in his native Cavan. Many of his relatives emigrated to America. For many years Paddy was the very popular and obliging Porter in Cavan’s Ulster Bank. He is survived by his sons and daughters and one brother. here was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Bravendar 7 Saint Mary’s Terrace on the d eath of her sister Nora McGovern in Saint Felim’s Hospital. She had returned home some time ago to live with her sister after a long period in the USA. She is survived by her sister brother and other relatives. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saint’s Patrick and Felim to Potahee cemetery.
May 28th 1966 Seamen’s strike in England causes Prime Minister Harold Wilson to call a state of emergency in mainland Britain with Lord Erskine Governor of Northern Ireland imposing a similar state of emergency in Northern Ireland where all foodstuffs are subject to a maximum selling price.
PJF McDwyer ‘Peter’ President of Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupil’s Union is pictured presenting the PPU Cup for the outstanding athlete at Saint Pat’s annual sports to Pearse Gilroy son of TM an Nellie Gilroy Coleman Road also in picture is Father Bob McCabe President of the college Eamonn Kilkenny best first year and Frank Brady best under 15 athlete in college sports.
Cavan beat Monaghan 7-8 to 0-7 in the Ulster Under 21 semi final in atrocious weather and underfoot conditions at Emmett Park Carrickmacross. Amazing by the photos that this game was allowed to take place as the pitch resembles a bog and we are further informed that a gale force wind and driving rain were the order of the day. Cavan playing against the gale led by 2-3 to 0-5 at halftime. Scorers for Cavan were Fergus McCauley 3-2 P Sharkey 3-0 Sean Carolan 1-1 Steve Duggan and Micheal Cusack 0-2 each and Micheal Greenan Drumalee 0-1.
Saint Patrick’s College Championship 100 yards 1st Joe Hopkins 2nd D S O Reilly 3rd Leo Flynn. 220 yards D O Reilly 2nd Charles O Reilly and 3rd Eamonn Boylan. One Mile Pearse Gilroy 2nd Terry McGovern 3rd Jim Murphy. 440 yards 1st Pearse Gilroy 2nd Charles O Reilly and 3rd Michael McGinnity. Day Student’s 1st Michael Johnston 2nd John Sheridan 3rd Padraic Caffrey. Senior all round cup Pearse Gilroy.
“Dublin Showband Selection will take on a Mighty Avons/Drifters selection at 8 PM in Ballyjamesduff with a dance later in Saint Joseph’s Hall with Larry Cunningham Terry Wogan Joe Dolan Jimmy Magee and former Cavan and Bohemian’s footballer Mick Lynch. All on Whit Monday June 6th 1966.
Capacity crowd at Tierquin Park witness Bohemians youth team beat Cavan Shamrock’s youth’s 6-3 in a fast open skilful game with Bohemian showing their class from the off and despite the heavy conditions gale force wind and the pelting rain Bohemians showed their class with goals in the 8th and 15th minute. With 20 minutes to go Bohemians led Cavan by 5-0 but Dickey Smith the outstanding player on the field scored the breakthrough goal Eamonn O Riordan netted again and Pat Timmons got through for an opportunist goal before Bohemians closed out the match scoring their sixth goal with time almost up. For the game Cavan Shamrock’s published a special souvenir programme. Enda Love the efficient official from Enniskillen inspected the pitch twice for flooding before kick off but due to the sterling work of head ground’s man Ton Doonan who spread copious amounts of sawdust to mop up the water the game went ahead. Best for a very impressive Bohemian’s team were Liam Brady Tommy Quinlan Patrick Conway D Heffernan Noel Berney and P Reid who is a brother of Eileen Reid’s lead singer with the Cadet’s Showband. Gerry Egan who captained the Shamrock’s team Frank Lyons were the stars of a defence who were at sixes and sevens in the early stages but settled to play great football. Dickie Smith the Cavan inside forward was the outstanding player on the field and on this display will be shortly snapped up be a cross channel club Eamonn O Riordan with his height and strength always threatened danger at centre forward and Pat Timmons never gave up trying and was rewarded with a solo goal near the end. Enda Love the well known Enniskillen referee was an excellent official. Scorers for Bohemian’s were D Heffernan 2 N Berney A Greene T Quinlan and P Reid. Scorers for Cavan Shamrock’s Dickie Smith 2 and Pat Timmons. Team PJ Maguire Teddy O Neill Martin Clarke Gerry Egan Frank Lyons Damien Johnston Noel Smith Tommy ‘Dickie’ Smith Eamonn O Riordan John O Neill and Pat Timmons. Sub Gerry Clarke fro Damien Johnstone after 12 minutes due to injury.
Cavan Rangers ‘McCarren’s Factory’ will travel to Clones to play Lisbellaw in the first round of the McCabe Cup in Clones on Friday night while Cavan Shamrock’s take on the favourites Omagh Celtic at Clones next Tuesday night in the same competition.
Bishop Austin Quinn opens the new pre fab extensions at Farnham School pictured are Angela O Connor NT D Bradfield Inspector Department of Education Bishop Austin Quinn and M J ‘Sonny’ Magee Principal.
Sympathy is extended to Seamus White Anglo Celt staff on the death of his mother Brigid White Swill View Letterkenny She was widow of the late David White and is survived by her daughter son Seamus brothers and sisters. Funeral was large and representative from Saint Eunan’s Cathedral Letterkenny to Convoy cemetery.
June 4th 1966 Eamonn De Velera is re elected President of Ireland for a second seven year period by less than 1% of the vote cast securing 558,808 to TF O Higgins’ 548,210 a majority of 10,568. In Cavan Peter McDwyer announced the result as Electorate 34,360 total poll 25,125 spoiled votes 153 total valid poll 24,973 with Eamonn De Velera taking 12,541 to Tom O Higgins’ 12,432 a majority of 109 votes for Eamonn De Velera.
Sheehy Brothers Engineering King Edward Road Bray commence earthmoving operation at the Terry Coyle Park. One of the machines is the biggest in Ireland measuring 30 foot by 11 foot while a tyre for one of the wheels cost £1,200.
Tragic death of Norman Thomas Pratt Toneymore while rotavating a field for George Poyntz Drumheckna Cavan. He was working on a tractor when he leaned back and fell into the rotavator. He was later found by Leslie Poyntz who raised the alarm but Norman was dead on admission to Cavan’s Surgical Hospital. Particularly sad as this was the second accidental death in the family with Willie being accidently shot while shooting with his brothers George and Bob who is married to Valerie McCelland. Norman was 22 year old youngest son of the very popular Willie and Mrs Pratt Kilmore. He was an outstanding member of the very successful Kilmore soccer team. He was employed by his brother George and Agricultural Contractor and was a very hard working loyal pleasant decent young lad. Very well known and extremely popular throughout a wife area his pure blonde hair and handsome tall bearing were striking features of his presence. He was impeccably good mannered and courteous and had a great sense of humour and good fun. He was predeceased by his brother Willie and is survived by his parents brothers Bog George and Eddie who carried the coffin from the Surgical to the hearse and later to his final resting place. The funeral was the saddest most poignant and best attended in the history of Kilmore Cathedral with most of the mourners in floods of tears at the second tragedy to befall the Pratt family in a short space of time. The burial took place in Kilmore church yard.
Sudden death of Father Patrick Ruddy Pastor Saint Anne’s Pensacola Florida at the early age of only 45. He was the eldest of the family of Philip Ruddy ex National Teacher and Mrs Ruddy Bridge Street Cavan who is a former all star footballer with Behey Benburbs Cavan Slashers and Cavan who served for many years as Vice Chairman of Cavan GAA and is a former Chairman of Cavan UDC. Father Ruddy was educated at Coolboyogue where his father Phil was Principal Saint Patrick’s College and Saint Peter’s Wexford where he was ordained in June 1944. His first appointment was to Saint Joseph’s Pensacola and he was later appointed Rector in Saint Anne’s Pensacola Florida. He was due home on holidays to Cavan this Summer. Father Patrick Ruddy is survived by his parents brother Tommy MPSI Cavan sisters Kathleen Sheila Frances and Bernadette.
Distinguished Saint Patrick’s College historian Father Charles J Travers is appointed the new Chairman of Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne at their AGM in the Farnham Arms Hotel Cavan. Doctor FPE Smith Farnham Street is elected Vice Chairman while Father Augustine Leydon will continue as Secretary Brid Sheridan Treasurer and Father Frank McKiernan Ballinamore Editor of the Bhreifne Journal. Sara Cullen Oliver Haslett and Conor Maguire NT Bawnboy were co opted on to the Committee. The annual outing of the Society will take place this year to Dromahaire and Sligo Yeat’s country.
The Navak Showband continue to go from strength t strength in this their first year on the circuit with the announcement that they have secured the resident’s spot in the Olympic Ballroom in Dublin on each Sunday night for the next twelve months. Their new lead singer John Kelly continues to draw the crowds to ballrooms all over Ireland while they will tour Britain in June. Pictured are John Kelly new country and western and baritone sax player Patsy Carroll Liam Cooke Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll Sean McCormack leader Jerry Graham Rick Graham and Bill McCusker.
Belfast Gas Meter Reader’s annul outing takes place to Cavan this year with the large contingent spending freely for goods and services not available in Northern Ireland.
Cavan impressive on small compact fast pitch at Wembley Stadium where they defeated Sligo 3-10 to 1-10 before an attendance of 25,000. Cavan who got off to a flying start with a great goal from Philip ‘Lightening ‘ Murray and just before half time a brace from John Joe O Reilly led Sligo 3-5 to 1-4 at half time. After the game the Cavan team were presented with the O Gorman Cup and replicas presented by Mr Graham a native of Lough Egish Castleblayney and his family the owners of the Gresham in Holloway Road thus becoming the first holders of this magnificent trophy. Cork won the first playing of the O Byrne Cup beating Wexford 2-15 to 3-7 in the hurling curtain raiser. All four teams and their many guests were lavishly entertained at a dinner by the Wembley Stadium Committee On arrival in the capital on Friday night the teams were guests of the Irish Ambassador at a cocktail reception in the Irish Embassy. All four teams stayed in the Atlantic Hotel Lancaster Gate where Seamus Hetherton former Cavan All Ireland footballer 1952 Donal Kelly from Bailieboro Jimmy ‘Inky’ Sheridan former Cavan star footballer and original Secretary of Cavan Gael’s GFC and Brian Sheridan Killeshandra were among the callers to the hotel.
Killygarry defeat near neighbours Drumavaddy 3-7 to 1-7 in a fine sporting game played in ideal conditions at Drumavaddy. Killygarry led by 1-3 to 0-3 at the interval. The turning point came early in the second half with Drumavaddy geeing on top of the visitors forcing a penalty which Seamus McGovern in the Killygarry goal brilliantly saved sending the ball away out the field to man of the match Finbar Reilly who showed his class speed and skill to score a wonder goal for the visitors and swing the game firmly in favour of Killygarry. Later Francie Galligan got straight through the Drumavaddy defence but his thundering shot was saved by the brilliant Clarke in the Drumavaddy goals with the ball going out to John Sheridan who blasted it to the roof of the Drumavaddy net. Finbar Reilly was a revelation at centre half back and likely now to get a call up to the county colours for the Ulster Senior campaign. Seamus McGovern Mal Reilly Michael Galligan Michael McGovern Vincent Smith and P Lynch were all outstanding at the back while Packy McGovern and PJ Galligan gave Killygarry the edge all through at centre field. J Sheridan Dessie Agnew Francie Galligan Niall O Brien and Oliver Crowe were the pick of the attack who came under a lot of pressure from a hard tackling Drumavaddy defence. Scorers for Killygarry Francie Galligan 0-4 John Sheridan 1-1 Oliver Crowe Finbar Reilly 1-0 Niall O Brien 0-2. Mick McCarthy was an excellent referee letting the play flow without any major incident.
Cavan Shamrock’s give their best ever display when holding the favourites Omagh Celtic to a 2-2 draw in the 1st round of the McCabe Cup in Clones. Man of the match was the Shamrock’s goalkeeper Ton Doonan who after conceding 2 early goals stopped a penalty and saved the Shamrock’s on many occasions when their leaky defence let in flying Omagh Celtic forwards right on goal. Doonan was simply unbeatable and on this form will continue to keep Paddy Lyons out of the Shamrock’s team. Omagh led by 1goal to nil at half time but in truth should have been at least six goals up getting trough for the lead goal in the 40th minute. Omagh continued to apply the pressure and after 65 minutes went 2 up but Dickie Smith and Eamonn O Riordan shocked Omagh and left the game at 2-2 all with time almost up and Cavan Shamrocks all over their more illustrious opponents. Ton Doonan was hailed as the hero as he left the field being congratulated by his colleagues and opponents Gene Cullivan and Micheal Smyth with Dessie Maguire and Frank Lyons in support were the pick of the defence while Tommy ‘Dickie ‘ Smith Des Lambert Andy McGahon and Eamon O Riordan came into their own in the second half. Team Ton Doonan Micheal Smyth Gene Cullivan Frank Lyons Dessie Maguire Richard Graham Des Lambert Andy McGahon Eamonn O Riordan Dickie Smith and Gerry Egan. Meanwhile Cavan United ‘Cavan Mineral Waters’ are beaten 4 goals to 2 by Santos Longford in an exciting Breffni Cup game at Tierquin Park. Owen Roe Johnston and PJ Maguire the goal scorers while Eamonn Murray and Hughie Cosgrove were outstanding in defence. The Longford team were just a little more experienced for an outstanding Cavan United. Micheal Smyth from Cavan was the referee who avoided any controversary in a clean sporting encounter.
Father Colm Hurley off 13 with 69 wins the Paul Galligan Past Pupils Union Golf outing at Cavan Golf Club hosted by Saint Pat’s Past Pupil’s Union.. Father Pat Brady (16) was 2nd with 71. Father Bob McCabe Cup for the Best Gross was won by Father Peter Smith and the hidden prizes were won by Rev J Duffy and Rev EP Tully.
Jimmy Magee and Connie Lynch organizers of the Showbiz Charity Football Match in Ballyjamesduff announce that the world famous Artane Boy’s Band will attend.
Death of Margaret Brady at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was wife of the late John Thomas Brady and was originally from Portadown. There was a large attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Edward Smith at the Surgical Hospital Cavan. He was formerly a porter at Cavan Railway Station. He is survived by one sister and brothers. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Check for incomplete print etc.
Bright and warm sunshine brings the crowds flocking to Annagh Lake for the first swimming outing of the year,
June 11th 1966 One of Cavan’s leading personalities Maureen McDonald Church Street who is equally well known in Bridge and Golfing circles qualifies as a Chiropodist taking first place in the finals at the College of Surgical Chiropody. Maureen a native of Dublin was educated at the Dominican Convent Sion Hill Blacrock Loreto Abbey Rathfarnham. She later took a Social Science degree at University College Dublin.
Cavan County Council vote by 14 votes to 5 to sell part of Cavan Railway Station to the Brady family from Cootehill fro a sum of £6,000. The Brady’s intend to convert the station to a cattle mart and further announcements will be made later.
Pictured is PJ Lee joint owner of Lee Brother’s Fishing Tackle Bridge Street with 5 trout caught on Lough Gowna and weighing in total over 16 pounds.
Brian Finlay captain of the Mighty Avons/Drifters Selection is pictured taking on the might of the Jimmy Magee Showband All Stars captained by Jimmy Magee well known Showbiz disc jockey and impresario while Peter Devine an Engineer in Ballyjamesduff and one of the organizers of the very successful showband extravaganza is pictured with fellow Waterford native Brendan Bower of the Royal Showband. The Jimmy Magee All Stars togged in dazzling white drew with their showbiz counterparts 5-7 to 6-4 in an entertaining all star football game full of spill and thrills which the huge crowd rose to cheer every kick of the ball. Liam Campbell RTE gaelic commentator kept the large crowd well informed and entertained with his excellent commentary. The game took place on Monday the 6tth of June 1966 which is supposed to be a good omen for future ventures of this kind. The night finished with a dance in the local Saint Joseph’s Hall where the stars entertained the huge crowd. Jimmy Magee All Stars Mel Austin Casino Showband Ted O Reilly RTE Sports Bill O Donovan Producer Eamonn Andrews Studios Shay O Hara Royal Blues Dermot O Brien former Louth All Ireland winning captain of 1957 Brendan Bowyer Royal Showband Frankie Byrne RTE and former Meath All Ireland star Connie Lynch a native of Ballyjamesduff and Manager of Pat Lynch and the Airchords Liam Campbell GAA commentator Mick Lynch former Cavan footballer and Bohemian’s FC Dublin Jimmy Magee Captain Michael Hand Editor of New Spotlight Paddy O Brien Greyhound correspondent RTE and Noel McCaul Ireland’s Top Ten. Mighty Avons/Drifters Selection Paddy Smith Peter Smith Ronnie Griffith Ben Dolan Drifters Sid Aughey Drifters Mick Clerkin Avons Joey Gilheaney Drifters Jerry Walsh Avons Aidan Hand Jimmy Smith Des Doherty Drifters Jimmy Smith Joe Dolan Mickey Brady and Brian Finlay Captain.
Cavan Rangers in outstanding 2-2 all draw with classy Clones United at Tierquin Park. Tony Higgins opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a bolt from the blue to give the more direct Rangers a shock 1-0 lead which was equalized by a brilliant solo goal from man of the match Bobby Sheerin leaving the half time score 1 all. Soon Clones took control in the second half and Bobby Sheerin struck for the lead goal with 15 minutes to play but never say die Rangers pushed men forward and after some delightful play the always dangerous Tommy Murray struck for a well earned equalizer.
Athletics appears to be gaining in popularity in the county and at the well contested excellently attended Tanagh Sports Declan Murray from Cavan town won the Under 11 75 yards.
Patrick Campbell 17 year old grandson of Mrs Margaret ‘Daisy’ McCarren wins the 100 meters in 10.8 seconds long jump 18 boot 7 inches discus 124 feet 7 inches and he was 2nd in the Pole Vault with 9 foot 10 inches at Saint Malachy’s Sport’s Day in Belfast.
Marie O Reilly Annaglough a pupil at The Technical School and former pupil of Crubany National School wins a Scholarship to the Donegal Gaeltacht.
136 pupils and their teachers from the Technical School Cavan set out on their annual outing to Bundoran Rosnowlagh Ballyshannon and Beleek where they viewed the impressive ESB Hydro Electric Dam. They returned by Enniskillen Lisnaskea and Newtownbutler after a long fun filled day which was financed by their personal savings in Cavan Post Office.
Cavan Motor Club hold the Lawn Hotel Belturbet Motor Rally where the prizes were later presented in the Lawn Hotel. 1st John Wood and Tom Tuite Oldcastle in an Austin A 40 2nd Derek Morris and Billy Clarke in an Austin Mini and 3rd Billy Morris and Paddy Smallhorne in a Fiat 850.
“Prams by Pedigree and Hunter. All nursery furniture stocked. Easy terms arranged on all items. Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88”.
June 18th 1966 Parking regulations come into force in Cavan town as Gardai decide not to prosecute offenders due to the complications of running a system with alternated parking days. In the first instance the Gardai will place warning notices on the windscreen of each offending car. No parking restrictions are in operation in Church Street Main Street Bridge Street and Connolly Street in alternate areas each day Monday to Saturday from 8:30 to 5 pm and from 8:30 to 1 pm on Thursday the half day in the town of Cavan.
Carmel McDonald Town Clerk officially cuts the tape to open the new Midland Regional Tourist Office in Town Hall Street. Pictured are Patrick R Feeley Regional Manager M Corcoran Inspection Manager Carmel McDonald and Ann Cullivan Manageress.
Cavan Catholic Boy Scout’s win the Westenera Trophy in Monaghan. Pictured are Arthur McKenna Ray O Connor Terry O Connor Peter Sheridan Joe Pryce Brian McCormack Eamonn McCormack Donal Smith Charlie Moore Gerry McCormack Martin Smith Michael Smith Terry Coyle Paddy Murray Willie Farrelly Gerry Egan Tommy Kenny Martin O Neill Sean Mulcahy Peter Donohoe Jimmy McCormack Frank McKiernan and Kevin McKiernan.
25th Feis Erne in Belturbet attracts a record crowd of contestants and spectators. After a wet morning the sun came out in the afternoon to shine on the contestants. The Minister for Social Welfare Kevin Boland officially opened the Feis.
Cavan play recent bogey team Donegal in the 1st round of the Ulster Senior Championship at Breffni Park with Down and Cavan contesting the Junior Hurling 1st round Ulster championship in the curtain raiser. Admission 2/6 sideline 2/6 extra.
The Mainliners from Rockorry in county Monaghan managed by John McCormack owner of the local ballroom ‘The Maple’ will appear on the Showband Show from RTE .
Young strong highly impressive Killygarry playing in the familiar red and white of Down make an impressive debut in the County Junior Championship when they defeat Lavey 4-3 to 3-3 in a titanic battle in Ballyhaise. In the curtain raiser Stradone beat Cavan Gaels 1-7 to 0-4 with Stradone leading by 1-3 to the Gael’s 0-1 at half time. Terry Smith 0-2 Olive Cassidy and Tony Dunne 0-1 scored for the Gaels. Gaels Pat Blessing John Scott Oliver Crowe Brendan Keaney Oliver Galligan Gerard Carroll Noel Fay Sean Galligan Hughie Smith Micheal Galligan Noel Elliott Oliver Cassidy Tony Dunne Niall Crowe and Michal Walsh. Referee Father Benny Maguire. Killygarry opened at a cracking pace against Lavey with centre full forward Dessie Agnew planting the ball in the Lavey net twice in the first ten minutes. Killygarry led by 4-1 to Lavey’s 1-3 at the interval. Killygarry a young side of flair and talent with two big strong able midfielders in Packie McGovern and PJ Galligan were deserving winners against tough experienced opponents who never gave up trying. County minor star Niall O Brien was a revelation in the slick hard working forward line getting good support from ace goal scorer Dessie Agnew Francie Galligan and John Sheridan. Seamus McGovern was a very sound goalkeeper getting excellent cover form his backs particularly Michael McGovern and Oliver Crowe. Malo Reilly was the lynchpin of the defence at centre half back with excellent support from Vincent Smith and Jackie Conaty. Scorers Dessie Agnew 2-1 John Sheridan 1-0 C Kelly 1-0 Francie Galligan Niall O Brien 0-1 each.
County Cavan Track and Field championships at Breffni Park. After very heavy rain on the days leading up the meet and particularly the downpour of the Sunday morning the track was very sodden and times subsequently were rather slow. Boy’s Under 12 Niall Murray De La Salle Cavan 2nd Charles O Donoghue and 3rd Declan Murray. 100 yards under 14 1st Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College 2nd A McCann Laragh and 3rd Paddy Reilly Cootehill. 880 yards Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College. 220 yards under 16 1st Michael McGinnity in 27 seconds 2nd S O Donnell Cootehill and 3rd Paddy Kilkenny Cornafean. 880 yards 1st G O Donnell Cootehill 2nd Michael McGinnity Cavan. Long Jump under 16 Michael McGinnity 16 foot 9 inches. 440 yards under 18 1st Pearse Gilroy Saint Pat’s in 60.3 2nd Michael McGinnity Saint Pat’s and 3rd G O Donnell Cootehill. 880 yards senior Peter Paul Reilly Cornafean in 2:20 2nd Pearse Gilroy Saint Pat’s. One mile 1st Jim Cochrane Cootehill in 5:15. Three miles championship of Cavan 1966 1st Paddy Lynch Cootehill in 17:28. High Jump Peter Paul O Reilly Cornafean 2nd Paddy Lynch and 3rd Brian McEnroe.
Death of James Smith Rosculligan at his residence. Well know highly popular resident his brother Thomas died only 6 months ago. He is survived by one brother and one sister. Father PJ McManus cc officiated at the well attended funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery .
Johnny McCormack son of Teddy and Pauline McCormack Saint Patrick’s Terrace Cavan rescues a racing pigeon which landed in the garden over the weekend. The pigeon has the number N 915 NEHU 64 on its left leg and the number 750 on the right leg.
June 25th 1966 Irena Coogan daughter of Garda Sergeant Peter and Mrs Coogan Farham Road wins a nursing scholarship sponsored by Cavan Red Cross. Irena is a pupil of Saint Clare’s Secondary School and is an active member of Cavan Red Cross.
Joe O Hanlon son of Bill and Beezie O Hanlon is ordained a priest by Bishop Austin Quinn in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan also ordained was Charles son of Elizabeth Heery Cootehill John Murphy son of Mr and Mrs J Murphy Bawnboy and Terence Smith CRP son of Mr and Mrs M Smith Kildare. The Bishop celebrated the Mass joined by the ordained priests and assisted by Fathers Patrick J Gargan Terence McManus and Patrick V Mallon.
Glynnis Magee a pupil in the Royal School is pictured winning the long jump with a leap of 12 foot 2 inches at the school sport’s held in the Royal School grounds.
Death of Mary Ann Conaty Tullymongan. She was widow of the late Patrick and known for her charity and generosity over a wide area. For many years the family operated a milk round in Cavan with several of the town’s people collecting the milk in Conaty’s each evening. All were received with the utmost courtesy and welcome with Mrs Conaty knowing all the children by their first name as they arrived with their jugs and pots to collect the milk in the years before the refrigeration. She was predeceased by her husband Patrick one of Cavan’s foremost dairy farmers and is survived by her son Paddy Chairman of Cavan Gaels and Vice Chairman Cavan Urban Council and Frank B Sc Pigs and Bacon Commission. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Sudden death of Frank Crowe Moynehall House Cavan. Very progressive farmer Frank was first to introduce the area to the ESB with all the local meetings being held in his house. He was always to the forefront in all agricultural developments and encourage other farmers to equip and organize themselves. Ever willing to give a hand if Frank couldn’t attend he sent one or more of his sturdy sons to assist neighbours in the saving of the hay and crops. He was a prime mover in the recent organization of a Co Operative Farmer’s Mart which has recently purchases a site at Latt. He was a native of the Bruskey area and played in all grades of football for Cavan. Later he played with Cavan Slashers and was to the forefront in the recent establishment of Killygarry GFC. He is survived by his wife 9 sons and four daughters. There was a huge turnout for the removal and funeral from the Cathedral where Cavan Gael’s and Killygarry GFC formed a guard of honour. Burial took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of the famous Rose Murphy proprietor of Con Smith’s 86 Main Street after a long illness. She was niece of Con Smith’s and was resident there for many years. Widely known over a wide area she was extremely popular and charitable to the less well off in society. She is survived by her brother and one sister. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Defensive blunders cost Cavan dearly as they go down to Donegal in the Ulster Senior Football Championship 1st round tie in Breffni Park where over 12,000 saw the Donegal team with limited possession waltz around a static Cavan defence scoring five goals four of them when they gained control at the end of the last quarter. Cavan led by 0-9 to 1-3 at half time on a showery afternoon that left the surface wet and the ball hard to handle. Cavan have seldom conceded five goals in the Championship but Matt McHugh had a game he will want to forget while only Gabriel Kelly and Tony Morris were impressive in defence.Pat Tinnelly Ray Carolan and Donal O Grady after a bright start were eventually over run by a slick fast inter changing Donegal attack. Tom Lynch and Peter Pritchard were on top for the first half with Lynch scoring three points one from a 50 yards free. Only Phil Murray Charlie Gallagher and John Joe O Reilly caused any concern to the Donegal defence who will now meet Fermanagh in the Ulster semi final. Scorers Donegal Mickey McLoone 1-4 Seamus Houlihan 2-0 Sean Ferriter 1-1 Paul Kelly 1-0 John Hannigan 0-2. Cavan Charlie Gallagher 1-4 Tom Lynch 0-3 Phil Murray 0-2 Pat Tinnelly and John Joe O Reilly 0-1 each. Cavan Matt McHugh Gabriel Kelly Hugh Barney O Donohoe Tony Morris Pat Tinnelly Ray Carolan Donal O Grady Tom Lynch Peter Pritchard Jimmy O Donnell Danny Brady Philip ‘Lightening’ Murray John Joe O Reilly John Nallen and Charlie Gallagher. Sub Brian Kennedy for Philip Murray.
Father Joe O Hanlon celebrates his first Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim on Monday morning when he later gave his first blessing to all his friends and neighbours in attendance. Joe is a member of Cavan CBSI and the troop formed a guard of honour at his first Mass.
Kilmore Apostolic Worker’s 1966 President Mrs D McGuinness Virginia Vice Chair Veronica Dunne Butlersbridge Secretary Mrs J Deasy Cavan Treasurer Mary McManus SRN Cavan and Spiritual Director Father T McCauley. Arrangements were made for the work of the 15 centres in the Diocese to be displayed at the annual exhibition in Saint Augustine’s Hall in early October 1966.
Fourth is a series of old folk’s parties in the Town Hall with Nellie McIntyre thanking all the entertainers including Mel Doherty Sean McManus John O Connor and the Power School of Dancing.
Very influential and distinguished board of directors of Cavan Farmer’s Co Operative Mart with Senator J C Cole announcing that a new site for the proposed mart has been purchased at Latt opposite Saint Patrick’s College. Meanwhile controversary reigns over the purchase of the Cavan Railway Station for the purpose of establishing a mart by Cootehill based Brady family. In a letter to the Editor FKV O Sullivan of ‘Corbeil’ Farnham Road Cavan takes issue with the County Manager the County Council and all those involved in the rushed covert sale of the Railway Station to the Brady family for £6,000 hinting at interference from Cootehill based Paddy Smith TD Minister for Agriculture and secret deals in smoke filled rooms among his Fianna Fail friend and cronies.
Record attendance at four day National Blood Transfusion held in the Protestant Hall under the auspices of Cavan Red Cross. 621 pints were donated beating the record of 607 in 1963. Thirty three silver pelicans for the donation of seven pints were presented and five gold pelicans for 15 donations were awarded. Next year the Transfusion Unit will be in Cavan for a full week following the success and excellent organization of this year’s event.
July 2nd 1966 Cavan Urban Council Tom Fitzpatrick presiding pass a resolution deploring the manner of the sale of Cavan Railway Station to the Brady family Cootehill for £6,000 alleging that this rushed deal at a meeting behind closed doors and the press excluded reeked of sharp practice of the very highest order. Timmy Murphy Fianna Fail was the only councilor to dissent from backing the motion.
James Tully aged 30 Killynebber Cavan and 52 Hollybank Road Clontarf is awarded £7,667 and costs by the High Court Dublin in his action against Hely-Thom Printers where he seriously damaged his left hand in an accident when caught in a machine at their premises at East Wall on February 11th 1964. W Finlay SC TF O Higgins SC and TF Roe instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor was for the plaintiff.
Eddie Brady Cortubber Cavan former Town Clerk of Cavan Urban Council is ordained a priest by Bishop Austin Quinn at Saint Augustine’s Seminary Blacklion county Cavan. He is only son of Elizabeth and the late Michael Brady Cortubber Cavan.
Kathleen Leddy from Stroane Butlersbridge is placed second in the under 12 ballad singing at the Cavan Fleadh Cheoil in Killeshandra which was won by six year old Brigid O Donohoe while Brigid Leddy from Drumsillagh Butlersbridge wins the under 16 ballad singing competition.
Galaxy of stars at Tierquin as Home Farm Youth’s defeat Cavan Shamrock’s youth’s 5-3 after leading by 2-1 at half time. Hard fought entertaining game in perfect weather conditions on a pitch that was prepared by ground’s man Ton Doonan came in for lots of praise. Dickie Smith was undoubtedly the best player on the field and outclassed all of the Home Farm stars who included six youth internationals. Eamonn O Riordan at centre half scored two early goals in the second half to give Cavan an unlikely lead but Home Farm came storming back with two of their own one of which was an unfortunate own goal to lead 4-2 before the always dangerous Tony Higgins struck for Cavan’s third goal to leave just one between them with the big crowd now roaring on the homesters for a famous draw. With time almost up and after sustained pressure the Dublin side broke away for Keeley to tuck in a great solo goal just beyond the reach of the diving Andy Murray in the Shamrock’s goal. Cavan Andy Murray Martin Clarke PJ Maguire Gerry Egan captain Frank Lyons John O Neill Des Lambert Dickie Smith Eamonn O Riordan Tony Higgins and Paddy Murray. Referee Enda Love Enniskillen.
De La Salle Cavan Sport’s Day in Breffni Park 1966. All prizes displayed in McKenna’s Main Street impressive array of trophies. The large crowd were entertained by the De La Salle Silver Band Belfast. Egg and Spoon Under 8 Barney Coyle. Under 9 Sixty yards Jimmy Fox. Flag Race under 10 Thomas Johnstone. Sack Race under 11 D Smith. 100 yard hurdles under 11 Raymond McDonagh. Past Pupil’s 440 yards 1st Pearse Gilroy 2nd Michael McGinnity and 3rd Paddy Murray. Sixt yards under 8 Adrian Ronan. 220 yards under 14 PJ Dunne. Three legged race under 12 Greg Conlon and Hugo Clerkin. 100 yards under 11 Declan Murray. Flag Race under 9 Brian Cullen. 100 yards under 12 Niall Murray. Obstacle Race under 12 Eddie Quinn. 100 yards under 10 T Johnston . Wheelbarrow race Paul Ronan and Hubert Cusack. Past Pupil’s Mile Race 1st Pearse Gilroy 2nd Ollie O Donnell 3rd Philip ‘ Lightening’ Murray. Musical Chairs 1st Niall Murray 2nd Brian McCormack. Sack Race Under 12 D Bradfield. 100 yards hurdles under 14 PJ Dunne. Mother’s Egg and Spoon Pauline McCormac. Sack Race under 10 Jimmy Sharkey 100 yards under 13 Raymond McDonagh 2nd Noel McGinnity and 3rd Vincent Coyle. Father and Son three legged race Eddie and Bernard Quinn. 100 yards girls Brenda Higgins. GAA Relay Cavan Gaels.
Classy Clones beat Cavan Rangers in the well contested replay in the Breffni Cup at well attended Tierquin Park. Goals from Ivor Lindrum and Jimmy Reavey after some excellent support play put the silken styled Clones 2-0 up. John Sheridan cut the deficit to 1 goal when he grabbed a solo goal for the Ranger’s . Paddy Sheridan was by some distance the man of the match with good support from John O Neill Tommy Murray Tony Higgins John Sheridan and Tommy Murray. Damien Johnston and Patsy Murphy were deadly dangerous in the McCarren’s attack threatening danger every time they got on the ball. Jimmy Reavey Bobby Sheerin J Rooney D Rooney Willie Agnew C Nicholl and Ivor Lindrum were outstanding for Clones who now march on to the semi finals where they will play Enniskillen. Referee was Shamrock’s Club Secretary Micheal Smyth.
Doctor Noel Tierney Assistant County Medical Officer in Cavan is appointed to a similar post in Clare. Tom Tierney Area Officer Cavan Red Cross made a presentation of an inscribed tray and Waterford Crystal to him before his departure in the Farnham Hotel. Seamus White County Treasurer and Kathleen Lunn Cavan area officer were also in attendance.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick E/W Mrs Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
Barmen’s Association meet next Monday in the ‘Blue Moon’ Bridge Street at 11:40 pm for important business!
July 9th 1966 John McCarthy son of County Manager Dermot and Mrs McCarthy Rock Cross is appointed Secretary/Manager Irish Trade Protection Association ‘Stubs’. He emigrated to the USA ten years ago and was General Manager of the Century Bank in Chicago.
Tribute from America to Father Patrick Ruddy who died recently. Born on December 13th 1918 son of Phil and Mrs Ruddy Bridge Street. Educated at Coolboyogue NS where father Phil was Principal later Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’s Wexford where he was ordained on the 4th June 1944. He said his first Mass in the Franciscan Church in Wexford before celebrating his first public Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. He was a beloved pastor in Saint Ann’s Florida for 3 years and 4 months before his untimely death.
Commercial College at Loreto parade their stars of 1966 in Gráinne Blessing who has received offers from Guinness ESB and Dublin Corporation. Olive Brady The Provincial Bank. Olive Harten the Central Bank. Freda Swan Guinness ESB and Dublin Corporation. High Speeds in shorthand Freda Swan an incredible 130 words per minute. Mary Tuite E Brady B Kavanagh 120 words per minute.
WE Berney announces new television service for Monaghan as the Cootehill based firm open yet another branch to add to Cootehill Cavan Drogheda Dundalk Navan and now Monaghan.
Titanic tussle at Stradone as Crosserlough surprise the defending champions Cavan Gaels by grabbing a late equalizer to force a draw to an epic thrill filled encounter Gael’s 1-4 to Crosserlough’s 0-7 at wet and soggy Stradone. The Gael’s should have been out of sight at the interval when they only led by 1-4 to 0-2 after Danny Thomas and the rampant Franck Clancy gave them total superiority of the midfield area but the introduction of the Crosserlough giant Noel Hanley at half time changed the whole complexion of the game with Clancy losing momentum and Danny Thomas ploughing a lone furrow. Donal Crowe was man of the match and his high fielding and long kicking brought bouts of applause from the large enthusiastic gathering of spectators. John ‘Foley’ O Rourke with heroic saves kept the Gael’s goal intact after Crosserlough over ran the out of fitness Gael’s in the second half. Indeed it was left to Mickey Cusack to break the Gaels hearts with a solo run being pulled down just outside the square for ace sharp shooter Padraic Boyle to level the game with less than three minutes left for play. Noel Hanley and Sean Byers had total control of midfield in the second half. Hugo Cafferty Donal Crowe and George Crowe were the lynchpins of the Cavan defence with Eamonn McGovern Pat Gaffney and Gerard Carroll opening well but being largely over run in the second half. Cathal Young Philip Murray and Jim McDonnell were dangerous in the first half but got little chance to shine in the second half. The Gaels although not lacking in possession altogether failed to score in the second half. Scorers for the Gael’s Cathal Young 1-1 Jim McDonnell 0-2 and Phil ‘Lightening’ Murray 0-1. Padraic Boyle 0-5 Percy Gilchreest and Michael Cusack 0-1 each replied for Crosserlough.
Cathedral Choir and Altar Boys on annual outing to Bundoran travelling via Killeshandra Swanlinbar and Drumshanbo. Showery day many of the younger folk still managed a dip in the Atlantic then repairing to the Amusements. Dinner and evening meal provided in the Central Hotel. With many of the more mature members lingering on in the pubs it was all hours before the party returned via Enniskillen and the scenic Lough Erne route eventually after several stops reaching Cavan close to midnight. Songs of every type and variety were sung on the return journey. Father ABC McGrath a native of Manorhamilton and very well known in the Bundoran area led the party.
Margaret Sheridan the stunning 21 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Sheridan Saint Brigid’s Terrace in crowned the Queen of Gesteners in London. She is a machine operator in the London Borough of Gesteners and was recently second in the Miss Harringay Saving’s Queen Pageant. She is due home later in the Summer.
James Mansfield and Tommy McCormick win their heat of the prestigious Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club..
Death of the legendary James Stanley Mullery J S Town Hall Street Garage proprietor at the age of 77. Stan senior as he was known to countless customers had a thriving garage in Town Hall Street first specializing in the supply and repair of bicycles later scooters and motor bikes. He also sold petrol from the pumps outside his famous garage and resided just beside the premises first in Town Hall Street and later built a new house adjacent to the Magnet Cinema. He was one of the true pioneers of the motor trade in Cavan. Outstanding Sportsman Stan was a founding member of the old Catholic Club later in 1936 he took a lead role in the establishment of Cavan CYMS.He was one of Cavan’s best known tenors and was a leading member of the Cathedral Choir and Cavan Choral Society appearing at concerts and recitals al over the Diocese. He represented Cavan at handball and won several Ulster titles. He played golf first at the original Killynebber course and later in 1923 took a lead role in the relocation of the club to Drumelis being captain and secretary in turn. He was one of Cavan’s greatest badminton players and took a lead part in the establishment of Cavan Pavilion Club. As a member of the CYMS club Stan won many of the club’s billiard tournaments and represented the club in the famous border league against Clones Enniskillen Monaghan and the famous Legion Club in Cavan. He is survived by his wife Margaret sons Paddy Stan Dickie and Jim in England three daughters Maureen Hand Winifred Conlon and Mrs B Lee Bridge Street. Father PJ McManus cc officiated at the well attended removal and funeral Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later Saint Brigid’s cemetery in Killygarry.
July 16th 1966 Famous photograph of the Cathedral grounds after Sacristan and Caretaker Tom Fleming had cocked the mown grass into hay cocks for collection by Sean Brady of Annagelliffe illustrates the changing face of Cavan where the Convent of the Holy Rosary Sisters now stands.
Nuala and Willie O Hanlon sell their magnificent house beside the Sport’s Centre and Anglo Celt offices to Tommy McCormick proprietor of the Sport’s Centre for £4,000. The reason the family are moving to their new bungalow in Drumelis is the incessant noise on dance night’s from the revelers in the Sport’s Centre. Murphy Quinn led by Brian Murphy were the auctioneers while relations GV Maloney Solicitor’s had carriage of sale.
Crosserlough halt the Gael’s bid for two in a row and instead write the first chapter in their own record run with a comprehensive 1-6 to 1-4 victory in the senior championship replay at well attended Breffni Park. Ballyconnell beat Kingscourt 2-11 to 1-5 in the curtain raiser. Crosserlough led Cavan Gael’s by 1-2 to 0-4 at half time. The game was played in a downpour of rain but still managed to thrill the spectators with some high fielding and long accurate kicking. Gerard Finegan replaced the absent Pat Gaffney who failed to arrive in time while George Crowe cried off injured just before the throw in. John ‘ Foley’ O Rourke was outstanding in the Gael’s goal and his heroics kept the Gael’s in the match up the end. Donal Crowe Jim McDonnell and Eamonn McGovern were outstanding in defence. Centre field again was conceded after the half time break with only Danny Thomas motoring until the end. Phil Murray the veteran Cathal Young and Paddy Maguire were the only Gael’s forwards who looked dangerous. Cavan Gael’s John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Hugo Cafferty Donal Crowe Oliver Crowe Eamonn McGovern Jim McDonnell Hughie Smith Danny Thomas and Frank Clancy Cathal Young Phillip Murray PJ Carroll Terry Smith Paddy Maguire and Gerard Finegan. Subs Pat Gaffney for Gerard Finegan Oliver Cassidy for Terry Smith. Mick McCarthy was a very fair and resolute referee.
Another Charity Football Match featuring Joe Dolan and the Drifters and Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons taking on a Cavan 1952 All Ireland selection in Breffni Park with Pat Lynch and the Airchord’s supplying the music at the all star gala dance in the Sport’s Centre. The proceeds are going towards the building and outfitting of the Poor Clare Convent school.
Death of Margaret O Reilly Navan Road Dublin and formerly of Park View Cavan at the age of 88. They once had a licensed premises at Upper Main Street and the family were extremely well known and very popular in the town. Her father Frank O Reilly was a member and Chairman of Cavan Urban District Council for many years. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery .
Public meeting to examine the possibility of siting a fully heated indoor swimming pool in Cavan in Saint Augustine’s Hall where Willie O Hanlon MD of the Anglo Celt will facilitate the meeting as Chairman for the night.
July 23rd 1966 Willie and Nuala O Hanlon and family sell their well appointed home off Church Street and just beside the Anglo Celt and Cavan Sport’s Centre to Tom Fitzpatrick TD for £4,000 who was acting for the purchaser Tommy McCormick proprietor of the Sport’s Centre. The O Hanlon’s moved from their home because of the noise and disturbance long into the night from functions being held in the Sport’s Centre. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn was the Auctioneer.
Large well attended very representative meeting chaired by Willie O Hanlon very enthusiastic about the possibility of erecting a fully heated indoor swimming pool in the town elected the following committee to report back with regard to exact detail required. Chairman Brian Sullivan Vice Chairman Aíne Sullivan Secretary Michael Connolly Assistant Secretary Nellie Harding Treasurer Sergeant Peter Coogan.
Cavan Shamrock’s virtue of their 3-2 defeat of Lisnaskea qualify for the final of the Breffni Cup where they will play either the favourites Enniskillen or Clones in the final. Gerry Maguire after a number of years in self imposed exile returned in glory to the Shamrock’s goal and Shamrock’s after a disastrous stand plucked victory from the jaws of impending defeat. Gene Cullivan Dessie Maguire and Frank Lyons were the stars of a defence that was slow to settle down and Lisnaskea were good value for their 1-0 interval lead. In the second half Gerry Egan pushing forward made two of the Shamrock’s goal with some beautiful controlled play with John O Neill on the other wing adapting a much more defensive role. Goals from Andy McGahon and Eamonn O Riordan put Shamrock’s into the lead halfway through the second half. Lisnaskea leveled the tie with an own goal to leave the game balanced at 2 goals all nearing the finish. Dickie Smith captain then showed his genius with a great run through the Lisnaskea defence to set up Andy McGahon for the winner to the huge relief and delight of the home crowd. Best for Lisnaskea were T McFarlane H Gawley J Carters W Crawford R Benson and P Quinn.
Death of Mary Graham wife of Richard ‘Dickie’ Graham 1 Lake View. She was a native of Belfast but the family decided to come to Cavan after the Catholic population were burnt out in the 1920s. Her husband Richard ‘Dickie’ is a very well known horseman and former jockey. Mary Graham was deservedly popular with all her neighbours and friends being of a very giving and charitable nature. She is survived by her husband Richard sons daughters relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with burial late in Cullies cemetery .July 30th 1966 Tragic death of the great Tony ‘Champagne’ Lema after his private place crashed in Illinois USA. Tony was only 32 and is the present holder of the British Open Championship being champion in 1965-1966. He turned Professional in 1955 and only recently was in Ireland to play a charity Fourball at Milltown Golf Club Dublin with Christy O Connor Harry Bradshaw and Joe Carr.
July 30th 1966 Carmel Cahill aged 21 Lossett Moynalty Kells county Meath is crowned ‘Miss Doonaree’ at a dance in the Grenada Ballroom Kingscourt while Pearl Kinsella from Legakelly Clones is crowned ‘Miss Clones’ at Clones Carnival.
Five students from county Cavan are all expelled from the Aranmore Gaeltacht for being 20 minutes late for evening class on Tuesday night as they got caught up in the excitement of watching England beat Portugal in the World Cup semi final at Wembley. The other 220 students have gone on strike in protest at such harsh treatment by the Principal Peadar O Callaghan.
County Cavan Open Lawn Tennis photographed are the officials and winners at the presentation of Prizes on Saturday evening last at County Cavan Tennis Club Farnham Street by Rev George CA Millar. Pictured are George Fairbrother Secretary Miss P Downes Mullingar Mrs P Braddason Castlepollard J Hearn County Cavan M Fleming Sligo F Ballantine Sligo Joe McCusker Cavan Edward English Cavan George Millar BA who made the presentations Pat Mohan Cavan Miss A Campbell Cavan Moya Maloney Cavan Carmel McCormick Cavan and Sheila Cosgrove Treasurer County Cavan Tennis Club.
Cavan are out of the Ulster Under 21 championship going down to Down in Newry by 2-12 to 0-5 after Down had led at the interval by 2-7 to 0-2.
Champagne Tony Lema aged 32 his wife Betty and two friends are killed as their two engine plane crashed on the Golf Course in Illinois where he was due to play an exhibition later. Their plane was piloted by Doris Mullen of Illinois. Born in California he turned professional in 1955 and only last Saturday week played an exhibition match in Milltown Golf Club Dublin with Joe Carr Harry Bradshaw and Christy O Connor. He acquired the name ‘Champagne’ as he insisted on buying bottles of champagne for the press after his many victories.
Now or never for Donegal as they take on Down in the Ulster Senior Football Final in Casement Park Belfast after runaway wins over Cavan and Fermanagh. Down will play the All Ireland Minor champions in the curtain raiser.
Martin Jermyn and George Quinn Cavan town are pictured after beating Donegal in the Ulster Minor Doubles Handball Final at the nearby Cavan handball alley in Glenside Road.
Cavan Shamrock’s beat a Mick Lynch selection 6-2 at well attended Tierquin Park. The visitors included 6 of their 1966 League of Ireland championship winning team and a junior Hungarian international and Joe Haverty of Arsenal who thrilled the crowd with his darting dribbles on the left wing. The free scoring Eamonn O Riordan at centre forward struck with a hat trick Willie Agnew from Clones who guested for the Shamrock’s Des Lambert and Dickie Smith all managed to get their names on the score sheet. While Paul Morrissey and Mick Lynch scored for the visitors. Mick Lynch XI Tommy Taylor Waterford Jazlo Czecloe Jimmy McGeough Waterford Tom Farrell Shamrock Rovers Gene Cullivan Cavan Shamrock’s Gerry Treanor Waterford Mick Lynch Waterford Paul Morrissey Waterford and Joe Haverty Arsenal. At a reception later in the Bridge Hotel a special commemorative plaque was presented to Mick Lynch who is a former Cavan and Butlersbridge gaelic football star. Maxie McCann former great Drumcondra star was a very able and efficient referee. Gene Cullivan deputized for the absent John Giles Leeds United.
Cavan 1952 All Ireland champions defeat a Drifter’s /Mighty Avon selection in a very well attended charity football match in Breffni Park gate receipts £200. Larry Cunningham and Mick Higgins are pictured with match referee ‘Big Tom’ O Reilly just prior to the throw in. Late that night almost 1,200 patrons thronged the ‘Sport’s Centre’ to hear Larry Joe Dolan and Gregory of the Cadets sing their latest hits. Pat Lynch and the Airchord’s managed by Ballyjamesduff man Connie Lynch supplied the music..
Sympathy is extended to Maureen McDonald Church Street on the tragic death of her cousin Ray Maher?? aged 35 Solicitor Mullingar who was killed along with his 8 year old son in a traffic accident on the main Mullingar/Kilbeggan road.
Sudden death of Cavan born Joseph Hickey aged 46 in Ballina where he was holidaying with his wife and family. Now living in Shantalla Drive in Santry he was youngest son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hickey Butcher’s Main Street and Bridge Street Cavan. Educated at Drumcrave and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan he joined Aer Lingus where he worked in passenger accommodation and was manage of the City Air Terminal in Cathal Brugha Street Dublin and later Traffic Planning Department at Dublin Airport. In the course of his work he travelled extensively in Pakistan North America and Europe, He was an outstandingly charitable individual and was well known for his selfless work on behalf of mentally handicapped children and the pivotal role he played in the establishment of the Credit Union movement in Dublin. He is survived by his wife and 5 young children brothers Patrick Bernard Cavan Walter Dublin Tom BDS Cavan and two sisters Margaret ‘Maggie’ and Betty both in Cavan. His brother Michael Hickey only died in February last. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Church of the Holy Cross Shankill to Glasnevin cemetery.
The town and country are stunned at the news of the tragic death of Paddy Smallhorne aged only 21 a passenger in a car driven by 23 year old local man from Drumcrave Joe Hill at 11 am last Saturday morning at Billis Virginia Cavan. Paddy only celebrated his 21st birthday last week and he was travelling to the Phoenix Park for the motor car races when the car left the road and mounted a green grass area. Joe Hill walked free and unharmed from the car but Paddy despite not being badly injured died as a result of choking when his tongue blocked the air passage to his lungs as a result of shock and injuries and bruising to his cheek and neck. Paddy was son of Jack and Mrs Smallhorne in Coleman Road and journeyed to Cavan to greet them on their return from a holiday abroad. Educated at the Poor Clare Convent De La Salle school and Saint Patrick’ s College Cavan and the College of Technology Bolton Street, he was a Laboratory Technician at the Institute of Industrial Research and Standards Ballymun.. Paddy was a leading member of Cavan Motor Club and earlier in the month navigated for the well known Billy Morris when they were among the prizes at the Lawn Rally in Belturbet. For many years Paddy was a member of the Cathedral Choir and Cavan CBSI Musical Society where he took a leading role in their annual pantomime. He was also an instructor in Water Safety at Cavan Red Cross. His father Jack won two All Ireland senior medals with Cavan in 1933 and again in 1935 and was a leading official of GNR in the county. His mother is a member of the famous Ballybay sporting family the Lindens and is lead soprano in the Cathedral Choir as well as appearing in concerts and musical entertainment throughout the area. There was an overflow attendance at both the funeral and removal from the Surgical Hospital on Sunday evening with most of the people in floods of tears as they wept for such a noble soul and a family who had now lost their only child in such tragic circumstances. Cavan Motor Club formed a guard of honour. Father ABC McGrath officiated at both the funeral and removal with burial later in Ballybay cemetery. Jimmy McEntee a captain in D Company 8th Battalion Cavan FCA of which Paddy was a member for many years pays tribute to his dignity strength of character stating that Paddy Smallhorne would have excelled in any career he chose. Paddy was a Corporal who led from the front and was remarkable in his good humour pleasing personality leadership and excellent example to others.
August 6th 1966 Bernard Fitzsimmons and his family sell their roadside farm of land consisting of a residence and 60 acres of land at Crossreagh Ballyhaise for £8,000. Oliver Young was Auctioneer and Aodghan O Reilly Solicitor had carriage of sale.
Margaret Thackery Killinkere Virginia is pictured after she won the ‘Virginia Show Princess’ title at a dance in the Farmer’ s Ballroom Virginia on Monday last. Margaret will go forward to contest the Four Counties Show Queen title later in the year. She is a Commerce student at UCD
Confusion reigns in Cavan after Tom Brady from Cootehill controversially is sold Cavan Railway station as a site for a new Mart while Cavan Co Operative Mart led by Senator Cole and John Charles Lord of Legaland purchase as site at Latt adjacent to Saint Patrick’s College for development as a Mart.
Connie McEntee and Nicky Smith win the President’s Prize Surgeon Bertie Cullen’s prize at County Cavan Golf Club. While Bridie Farrelly Minnie McCarren and Mrs Don McMullin win Connie McEntee’s Prize later in the week.
Death of Ella Frances Smith 34 Main Street relict of the late Philip A ‘PA Smyth at the age of 72 after a short illness at Lisdarn Hospital. She ran the well known Drapery establishment of P A Smyth and Company while her husband Philip was proprietor of the adjoining ‘Erskine Hotel’. Native of county Louth she was an outstanding golfer and formed a winning partnership with her daughter in law Bridie representing Cavan on several occasions in inter club ladies’ competitions in the Granard Cup. Most pleasant decent woman she was outstandingly charming and accommodating and customer’s to her large establishment were always impressed with her knowledge and flair. She was calm pleasant cool in all circumstances and had a particular affinity with children. She is survived by her son Philip daughters Maura McEntee Monaghan and Eileen McNamee Colette Modes brother James Sharkey sister Lily McEneaney brother in law F Smyth sister in law Mrs N Tuite daughter in law Bridie Smyth son in law E McNamee and PJ McEntee Solicitor Monaghan and many grandchildren. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
The rugged Dan McCartan is pictured holding the Anglo Celt Cup after Down had beaten Donegal 1-7 to 0-8 in the Ulster senior football final at sparsely attended Casement Pak Belfast where a disappoint crowd of 23,000 saw a tough uncompromising battle where there was little scope for good clean open football and both sides insisted on pulling and dragging their opponents to the detriment of good play on a damp afternoon with underfoot conditions treacherous in Belfast. Donegal had the major potion of the play but their close over elaboration play suited the tough hard tackling Down men who adapted their tactics to first frustrate and hassle the Glen’s men before taking over in the last quarter to win their 6th senior championship since 1959. Leo Murphy and Dan McCartan were immense in the defence and try as they might Donegal never looked likely to break through for goals. They were further hampered by an injury to Sean Ferriter their star midfielder who had to be replaced after the first half after Donegal had dominated exchanges in the first half. The game was carried live for the first time by both BBC and RTE television and many blamed this for the poor attendance on a wretched day. Down scorer’s Sean O Neill 1-2 Paddy Doherty 0-3 Brian Johnston and James McCartan 0-1 each. Donegal Mickey McLoone 0-6 M Griffin and Frankie McFeeley 0-1 each. Down will now play the Leinster champions Meath in the semi final with the winners qualifying to meet Galway who accounted for Cork in the All Ireland Final on September 25th 1966.
Thrills and spills at Killygarry as the locals account for near neighbours Crosskeys 2-7 to 1-6. Mal O Reilly was by some distance man of the match with great support from Seamus McGovern in goals Packie and Michael McGovern county minor Niall O Brien John Sheridan and P Lynch. Crosskeys stars were Lee Ferguson Johnston McCaul Murphy Oliver Sheils and Smith. Referee John Johnston Cavan.
Marlene Conlon daughter of Frank and Anna Conlon Abbey Street qualifies as an SRN at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey England.
August 13th 1966 Kevin Ginnity manager of Smith’s branch Navan is promoted to manage of the flagship Cavan branch of Con P Smith and Company Garage Proprietors Dublin Road Cavan. He is a native of Kells county Meath being a member of the all conquering Drumbarragh side and brother of Fintan Ginnity well known in financial circles as manger of UDT commercial banking while one of his brothers Noel T is a well known promising comedian well known in Kells theatrical circles. He is a very talented golfer and long time member of Royal Tara Golf Club. He has a wife and 4 young daughters.
Inquest into the death of Paddy Smallhorne hears witness from Dick Mulcahy temporary ambulance driver Surgical Hospital who arrived at the scene at 11:30 identified Paddy Smallhorne and Joe Hill who was dazed and shocked but no apparent serious injuries. He late identified the body to Garda Mick Ryan at the Surgical Hospital. Death was due to respiratory failure as a result of injuries sustained in a car crash at Dromollard Virginia at 11:00 aprox. Edward Donohoe farmer Dromollard saw a white coloured car mount the grass margin while 7 year old Patrick Terence Murtagh ‘heard a loud bang saw car mount the green grass margin and disappear from sight’. Garda PJ Murtagh Ballyjamesduff gave evidence of arriving at the scene at 11:50 and seeing a man lying on the road covered with a white sheet while another man identified himself as Joe Hill the driver of the vehicle IID 94 which was damaged and he appeared nervous shocked agitated but relatively uninjured. Dr Cassidy was then on the scene and the body was removed to Cavan Surgical Hospital. Doctor BP Gathali Surgical Hospital gave evidence of identifying the dead man who had no major injuries with all arteries intact but had multiple fractures of the cheekbone bruises and abrasions to right side of neck. Death was due to Anoxia caused by the tongue blocking the airwaves t larynx and preventing air from reaching the dead man’ lungs. Superintendent McCague said that in paying tribute to Paddy Smallhorne he knew the deceased and the wonderful family he came from. Paddy was a most popular individual and was always trying to help out people in a poorer situation than himself. He has a most pleasant personality and was very popular in the town. He was a young man of great ability and promise and his death was a desperate tragedy which words could not describe as he was an only child of Jack and Mrs Smallhorne two of the town’s leading citizens. Jim Leonard Chairman of the Jury also paid tribute to Paddy and the Smallhorne family and said that it was a desperate tragedy which had shocked and numbed the community in Cavan. George V Malone represented Joe Hill at the inquest which was conducted by the County Coroner Paddy Cusack Solicitor who said it was one of the saddest tragedies he every presided at and he tendered his sincere sympathy to Jack and Mrs Smallhorne on the death of their only child.
Among the honours at Saint Patrick’s College leaving certificate results are Philip Dunne Peter O Galligan Brian Hickey Bernard J Flynn John McTiernan Daniel O Hanlon Michael Johnston Matthew Donnelly Thomas McNamara and Eamonn Boylan.
John McGinnity proprietor of McGinnity’s and McGinnity Travel Cavan is seen presenting the McGinnity Cup and replicas for competition to Micheal Smyth Secretary and Ray Griffith Vice Chairman of Cavan Shamrock’s. The first McGinnity Cup Final between the favourites Enniskillen and Cavan Shamrock’s takes place at Tierquin Park to night. The winners will receive a cash prize of £20 and the losers £5.
Bobby Moore West Ham captains England to World Cup glory after England beat Germany 4-2 in extra time to win the World Cup at wet and muddy Wembley Stadium after extra time. Tight hard fought game where the stakes were enormous Geoff Hurst who earlier in the competition replaced injured goal scorer supreme was the English hero scoring a hat trick with the other goal scored by Martin Peters. 1966: Football glory for England
England have won football's World Cup for the first time since the tournament began in 1930.
A crowd of 93,000 spectators - including the Queen and Prince Phillip - filled London's Wembley Stadium to watch the host nation play West Germany in the final game of the 1966 championships.
Another 400 million people around the world watched the keenly fought match on television.
In the final moments of extra time Geoff Hurst powered home his third goal to give England a 4-2 victory and to become the first man ever to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final.
After Germany had taken an early lead, Hurst leveled the score for England by half time with a header from a free kick taken by captain Bobby Moore.
Victory in sight
England came out with courage and determination after the break and glimpsed glory thirteen minutes from time as Martin Peters took their second goal.
But a free kick to Germany 15 seconds from full time gave Wolfgang Weber a close-range shot into Gordon Banks' goal and took the score to 2-2.
In the crucial minutes before the decisive half hour of extra time England manager Alf Ramsey was heard to rally his team, saying: "All right. You let it slip. Now start again."
A dubious goal by Hurst - glanced off the line by Weber and only given after consultation between the Swiss referee and Soviet linesman - put England ahead in the last 15 minutes, before the striker's third goal put the game out of Germany's reach.
Bobby Moore went up to the royal box to collect the solid gold Jules Rimet trophy from Queen Elizabeth.
In the largest World Cup ever - numbering 70 countries - England were among the favourites and got as far as the semi-final, against newcomers Portugal, before conceding a goal.
Back row, left to right : Harold Sheperdson (trainer), Nobby Stiles, Roger Hunt, Gordon Banks , Jackie Charlton, George Cohen (Fulham Youth Coach), Ray Wilson (Bradford City) and Sir Alf Ramsey (Manager).
Front row, left to right : Martin Peters , (Sir) Geoff Hurst , Bobby Moore, Alan Ball , and (Sir) Bobby Charlton .
Death of Caroline Halpin Ford Lodge Cavan at the age of 91. She was active and out and about up to three months ago. She was the eldest daughter of Albert JP and Georgina Hutton ‘Rockview Lodge’ Swanlinbar. She was like most young ladies of the aristocracy educated in England.. She spent some of her time with her uncle Robert Hutton MP in Putney Park Surrey. At the age of 24 she married William Henry Halpin founder of the legal firm of Allen and Halpin Church Street Cavan. They lived at Erskine Terrace Farnham Street from 1898-1933 when they moved to Ford Lodge on the death of Caroline’s mother who originally lived there. William Halpin died in 1937 and Mrs Halpin lived there with her companion Miss Beggy even after the move of her son Jack in 1962 when he retired as a Solicitor and went to live in Hollywood county Down. Caroline Halpin was an outstanding lady being an excellent tennis player and golfer being a founder member of both Cavan Lawn Tennis Club and County Cavan Golf Club. She was a horticulturist par excellent winning prizes for her produce in nearly every section at Cavan Agricultural Show. She was a fonder member of Cavan District Nursing Association and managed to secure the services of a Jubilee Nurse for the town from the Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Society. She was President of Cavan Church of Ireland Orphan Society and for many years was a member of the Select Vestry Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan. The grounds at Ford Lodge set on two acres were cultivated and maintained to the very highest standard including the provision of a private tennis court which was rolled and kept to Wimbledon standard by a full time gardener and ground’s man. Caroline Halpin was predeceased by her husband William and is survived by her two sons John R Halpin who was President of the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland in 1959 and William Richard Halpin Chartered Accountant London. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral service in Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan conducted by close friend the Venerable Archdeacon George Shire BA assisted by Rev GCA Miller BA Rector Saint John’s. Burial later took place in Templeport.
August 20th 1966 Patrick Smith at the age of 81 becomes Chairman of Cootehill Town Commissioners for a record 39th time while he is also Chairman of Cavan County Council and Monaghan Mental Health Board.
Pictured on a month long vacation to Ireland are Sandy Long 23 year old teacher from New Jersey Marilyn Flatley 22 year old Accountant and Ann Flatley 20 year old Secretary. The Flatley’s emigrated t the USA 13 years ago with their father and mother Mr and Mrs Jim Flatley and are visiting their uncle Peter in Castletara. They are pictured in Andy Breslin’s Model T Ford car at the back of the Cathedral in Cavan..
Exodus of the old Cavan businesses continue with the imminent sale of J Morris and Sons which is established over 50 years in the sale of glass china light hardware and in recent year Dinkey model cars by their son William ‘Billy’ who is a founder member and successful competitor of Cavan Motor Club..
Enniskillen become the first holders of the magnificent McGinnity Cup and replicas following their deserved 5-2 win over Cavan Shamrock’s in the Final at well attended Tierquin when over £25 was taken on the gate. Shamrock’s from the start were afflicted by severe nerves and the defence creaked every time the bal came into their path. Even Frank Lyons so dependable and solid all season had the misfortune to turn a ball from Michael Murphy that was going harmlessly wide past the Shamrock’s keeper Gerry Maguire on 10 minutes to give Enniskillen the lead. Enniskillen went two up when Des McFarlane shot low and hard past the Cavan keeper Gerry Maguire giving him no chance as the defence once again idled. With nine minutes to go to the interval the large crowd were spurred into life when after great work by Cavan Shamrock’s captain Dickie Smith centre forward Eamonn O Riordan shot high into the Enniskillen net for a 2-1 scoreline at half time. The game got rough and out of hand in the third quarter with Shamrock’s striving to secure and equalizer efficient and fair referee Jimmy Reavey from Clones had to pull the two sides apart and issue a warning in the event of rough play continuing he would have to issue ‘ marching orders’. Just after that the game was settled as a contest when Des McFarlane broke away down the left wing and shot past Gerry Maguire’s near post for a 3-1 lead to Enniskillen. Cavan Shamrock’s roared back and Dickie Smith who had a wonderful second half set up veteran attacker Andy McGahon for a headed goal which the red haired wonder boy celebrated in great style to bring Shamrock’s back to 3-2 with ten minutes left for play. Enniskillen again went on the attack and D Fitzpatrick secured number four for the Northern side. On the stroke of full time G Black converted a penalty for Enniskillen to leave the final score Enniskillen 5 Cavan Shamrock’s 2. The winners were clapped off the field by the defeated Shamrock’s side who lined up to form a guard of honour as the winners received the coveted McGinnity Cup replicas and £25 from John McGinnity who was presenting the famous trophy for the first time. In a very poor Shamrock’s defence only Gerry Egan and Dessie Maguire played to any sort of form and the rest of the defence were overcome with nerves and jitters on the big occasion. Dickie Smith Andy McGahon and Eamonn O Riordan never stopped trying in the Shamrock’s attack. Shamrock’s Gerry Maguire Frank Lyons Rick Graham John O Neill Dessie Maguire Gerry Egan Des Lambert Dickie Smith Captain Eamonn O Riordan Andy McGahon and Gene Cullivan. Referee Jimmy Reavey Clones.
Bridie Farrelly wins the Lady President’s Dorrie Smith’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. Maureen McDonald Best Gross Mrs Arnold winner of Section B. ‘Goldie’ Fleming won the Special Prize.
Mr and Mrs Rickard natives of Glangevlin return from the USA to buy 24 Highfield Road for £2,825. Brian Murphy Murphy/Quinn was the Auctioneer while Tom Fitzpatrick TD had carriage of sale.
August 27th 1966 Kathleen Cumiskey Saint Felim’s Hospital and Eileen Dalton Clones are crowned joint Queens of The Land at Arva Show.
Michael Reilly aged 60 is remanded in custody by Justice JP Gilvarry to a special sitting of Cavan District Court on the 31st August at 11:00 am charged with the murder of his brother Hugh at Stragella Upper on August 8th 1966. Tom Fitzpatrick appeared for the defendant.
Munster and Leinster Banks Royal Bank of Ireland and the Provincial Bank of Ireland with assets of over 250 million are to merge into a super bank with the establishment of Allie Irish Banks.
Meath after a listless first half spring into action to sweep aside Down in the All Ireland Semi Final at Croke Park on the score of 2-16 to 1-9. They looked a team of all the talents as Down faded after the enforced retirement of Tom O Hare at right half back after 15 minutes of the second half. Meath took over and in the second half scored 15 times once every two minutes to send a signal to the defending champions Galway whom they meet in the final on the 25th of September 1966. Gerry Quinn struck fro two well taken goals while Peter Moore was man of the match at centre field. Jack Quinn at full back was a towering presence which the Down attack could not penetrate and he had great support from the hard tackling Dinny Donnelly while Bertie Cunningham and Pat Reynolds were sound in the half back line. Up front Gerry Quinn Marty Sullivan were impressive.
Cavan Gael’s beat Kingscourt by a record 7-5 to 0-1 in the County Minor Semi Final at Stradone. They will now play the champions Killeshandra who disposed of Lacken 2-9 to 2-4 in the second semi final at Breffni Park. Paddy Blessing had only one save of note to make but was always sound Joey Browne and Ollie Malone were magnificent in defence while Joey O Keeffe dominated at midfield from the start. Tony Dunne JJ O Reilly Paddy Reilly and Paddy Murray were always dangerous in a very good attack. Scorers for the Gael’s Paddy Murray 2-0 JJ Reilly 1-2 Paddy Reilly 1-1 Joey O Keeffe 1-0 and Micheal ‘ Moucher’ Galligan 0-1. P Sherlock replied for Kingscourt. Only Dillon in goals and Sherlock played up to scratch for Kingscourt.
Big rush to dispose of ‘Ford Lodge’ after the recent death of the owner Caroline Halpin. It will be auctioned to the highest bidder at a public auction at ‘Ford Lodge’ on the 12th September 1966 with Allen and Halpin having carriage of sale.
Brother Timothy who is leaving Cavan is made a presentation on the occasion of his transfer to Bruff county Limerick by the Past Pupil’s Union at the Brother’s residence. He was for many years in charge of the Flagelot Band. Pictured are Teddy McCormack Vice Chairman Toggy Connolly Chairman and Timmy Murphy UDC Treasurer. A presentation will be made to night Friday in the Ulster Arms to Brother Cyril who is also leaving Cavan after 15 years distinguished service to the community. The presentation is sponsored by the De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union Cavan Gael’s and Cavan CBSI Musical Society.
September 3rd 1966 Ballyjamesduff is voted Ireland’s Tidiest Town securing 94 marks. Virginia the 1964 and 1965 winner wins the Regional Award while Mountnuggent is 1st in its category with 86 marks and Butlersbridge wins the Best New Entry award with 76 marks. Cavan town was first in its category jumping 15 places from last year.
The population of the Republic of Ireland jumps by 62,411 in the Census figures taken on April 17th 1966 a jump of 2.2% on the 1961 figures. Huge contrast to the trend of other years when a steady decline was detected. There are now 2,880,752 persons living in the Republic and emigration figures show only 16,771 people emigrated as against a staggering 41,000 in 1961.
Thomas Patrick Hogan aged 58 a Dublin businessman and member of the Board of CIE for the last 9 years is appointed Chairman of CIE. He succeeds CS Andrews as Chairman and will be part time while Frank Lemass a brother of Taoiseach Sean Lemass also a member of the Board of CIE is appointed to the full time post of CEO of the Company and will also continue on the Board.
Very big crowd paying £250 at the stiles see Crosserlough Gael’s master Mullahoran in a rough scrappy county senior semi final at Breffni Park 1-10 to 0-6. They will now play the winners of the Cavan Gael’s Ballyconnell game in the final in October.
Presentation to Rev Brother Cyril in the Ulster Arms attracts 250 people to bid the popular Cork born brother who was 15 years in Cavan farewell. Presentation on behalf of Cavan Gael’s of a writing set was made by Paddy Conaty Chairman of the Club while Michael Smith representing the Cavan Boys Scout’s Musical Society presented him with an electric razor and finally Timmy Murphy UDC Treasurer De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union presented Brother Cyril with a gold watch. Brother Cyril is trainer of the current county champions Cavan Gael’s and played a pivotal role in the establishment of the School’s Board in Cavan. He guided his own school De La Salle to several School League titles as well as being a founder member of Owen Roe Hurling Club. He was a delegate for the Gael’s to Cavan County Board for many years and was a great advocate of a proper youth policy in the county. Founder of the recently very successful Tops of Breffni Brother Cyril was always to the fore in the advancement of his adopted town. For many years he was the trainer of the altar servers in the Cathedral and always took a keen interest in their welfare. He was a very able administrator and coach of Cavan School’s Board. He was an outstanding drama teacher and coached and directed to All Ireland winning plays by his pupils in 1958 and 1959 ‘Iosagain’ and ‘Beatha an Scolaire’. He was an outstanding referee in football and hurling taking charge of many of the school’s minor and college’s games. One day in Breffni Park in the recent past he actually took charge of three successive games. When he came to Cavan first he threw in his lot with Cavan Slashers but in 1957 he was one of the chief motivators for the establishment of the new Cavan Gael’s .
Cavan and District AUL taking in counties Meat Cavan Monaghan and Longford formed at well attended meeting in the Ulster Arm’s Cavan on Sunday. Charles L Liddy Chairman of the AUL J Younger Secretary Tommy Rowan Assistant Secretary and Oliver Darcey Treasurer were among the dignitaries to attend the meeting outlining their desire to put football on a proper footing in Cavan and surrounding counties. After am excellent meeting Chairman Billy Davey Clone was elected as Chairman John Cormack Monaghan Vice Chairman Matt Lawless Kells Treasurer and Ray Griffith Cavan Secretary. Committee Micheal Smyth and Tommy Murray both Cavan.
Death of the legendary Mary ‘Molly’ Mallon 6 College Street in the Surgical Hospital on Wednesday. She was a dressmaker by trade and a member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most distinguished families. She was both an actress of great talent and a soprano of quality in both the Old and New Cathedral Choirs touring and performing with the Father Buchanan Choral Society. Being a skilled dressmaker she was one of the outstanding and most productive members of the Kilmore Apostolic Worker’s. She is survived by her brothers Eddie Louis Jimmy and sister Katie. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
A very youthful Laragh United inflict the first defeat on the recently formed Killygarry 2-5 to 1-4 in a great hard hitting football game at Duke Park Stradone before a very large crowd of very vociferous supporters. Clerkin Dolan Bennett Brady’s Kelly’s Smith’s and Donohoe best for Laragh while Killygarry had stars in O Reilly’s PJ Galligan Packy McGovern Des Agnew and Smith.
Helen Arnold Ann Blessing Maeve Elliott Carol Boylan Margaret Finlay Marie Goodman Rosemary Connell Mildred Cullivan and Eithne O Reilly are among the honours in the Intermediate Certificate results at Loreto College.
Presentation to Father Eddie Brady in the Town Clerk’s office in the Town Hall where he served with distinction fro a number of years as Town Clerk Cavan Urban Council from both the staffs of Cavan County Council and Cavan Urban Council. Pictured are Dermot McCarthy making the presentation to Father Eddie. Left to Right
Social and presentation from his friends and neighbours for Father Joe O Hanlon who is off to minister in the Diocese of Nottingham in England will be held in Saint Augustine’s Hall.
The staff of McCarren and Company save and donate £63 from their weekly pay packet to the Cavan Welfare Committee for the care of the elderly in the community.
AGM of Loreto Past Pupil’s Union will take place in the College next Sunday.
Thirty year old Sean Walsh achieves a double ways swim of Lough Corrib in Galway a distance of 10 miles in stormy choppy cold conditions in a very impressive 3 ¾ hours. Sean has already swam Lough Allen and Lough Erne.
September 10th 1966 Cavan UDC decide unanimously to move the 113 year old Cavan Horse Fair from the junction of Railway Road and Farnham Street to a new yet unspecified site in the town.
Brian Wray 10 year old son of Jim and Mrs Wray Moynehall is knocked down by a car while walking back to his home on Saturday last. As he crossed the Cavan Ballinagh Road he was knocked down and seriously injured by a passing motorist. He was rushed to Cavan’s Surgical Hospital where his condition is said to be comfortable. On exactly the same spot two years ago his then six year old brother was knocked down and later died of his injuries.
Cavan win the North Eastern Final of the Macra Na Feirme Question time and will now go forward to the All Ireland finals in Killarney in conjunction with the annual gathering of Macra na Feirme. Team Tom Carolan Peter O Reilly John Brady Annie Brady and Kevin Carney.
Cavan Urban Council decide to install new 125 watt fluorescent lighting on the existing poles in Cavan town despite protests from John O Rourke and the Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick TD that a system such as the new one in Virginia should be installed. The County Manager Dermot McCarthy said the ESB had offered the new proposed system free of any charge but there would be an increase in the annual payment for the current of £118 which would mean a penny on the Rates. Johnny O Rourke said that what was good enough for Virginia should certainly be the least standard that the County town should strive for and he was fed up coming into the Chamber to endorse second hand inferior jobs when Cavan should be striving for top of the range statue. Tom Fitzpatrick blamed the miserable attitude of the County Council who did not encourage any worthwhile development of the county town. He agreed with John O Rourke we need the best and anything less was only penny pinching. Dermot McCarthy was quite surprised at the attitude and said that the system he was proposing was in operation in Kells and they seemed to be happy enough with it. A system like Virginia would cost £20,000 to install in Cavan. Tom Fitzpatrick pointed out that there was a 10% grant but despite arguments against it was decided on a proposition of Maurice Jackson seconded by Joe McGovern to go ahead with the cheaper installation.
Walter Brennan Guinness Group representative in Cavan is made a presentation by the staff of the Farnham Hotel on the occasion of his transfer from Cavan . Michael Connolly Director of the Farnham Hotel made the presentation with Miss Flynn Manageress in attendance.
Mike Reilly ‘Mike’s Auto Wreck and Fairtown Motors’ sells the winning ticket number 12 in the Barmen’s Association draw. 1st Mary Rose Reilly Fairtown 2nd Margaret Reilly Fairtown 3rd Teresa Reilly Fairtown.
Cork defeat Kilkenny 3-9 to 1-10 to win their 20th All Ireland Hurling title in a thrilling final at Croke Park Dublin. Kilkenny led by 0-7 to 1-2 at the interval but Cork were the total masters in the second half.
Cavan Shamrock’s appear in their second major tournament final when they play Clones Unites in the Duncan Cup final at Villa Park Clones.
Big surprise as the all conquering Cavan Gael’s are pipped by the defending champions and league winners Killeshandra 3-8 to 5-1 in the Minor Championship final at Breffni Park. Personal triumph for Garrett O Reilly who scored 2-7 of the winner’s total. Every time he got the ball he threatened danger and was always in the thick of the action for the winners. The Gael’s got off to a flying start playing with the wind in the opening half they shot four goals and should have been much more ahead than the 4-0 to 1-3 interval lead they enjoyed. Killeshandra were supreme in second half going three points ahead with only ten minutes left after sustained pressure. Then super sub Pearse Gilroy struck with a solo goal dribbling on the floor past the Killeshandra defence to level the game. The play swung one way and then the other and the Gael’s were punished harshly when one of their defenders lifted the ball with Garret Reilly sending over the winning point with six minutes to go. The Gael’s only got what they deserved as they were totally played out of it in the second half and no remedy was forthcoming from the line. Oliver Crowed Oliver Galligan and Oliver Malone were outstanding in the first half. Joey O Keeffe was outstanding at midfield and never stopped trying while Dennis O Keeffe JJ Reilly at full forward never stopped trying. Paddy Reilly on the 40 faded after a bright start while sub Pearse Gilroy threatened danger particularly during the Gael’s period of dominance. Referee Brian O Reilly Crosserlough.
Tom Jenkins sells his newly built bungalow at Earlsvale Road to Roy and Dympna Baldwin Main Street for £3,300. Brian Murphy of Murphy /Quinn was the auctioneer while Thomas J Fitzpatrick TD Solicitor had carriage of sale.
September 17th 1966 Kathleen Conaty NT daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Conaty Killsallagh Ballinagh is appointed national teacher at Ballinagh NS replacing the very popular M Osborne BA who has retired after 40 years distinguished service.
Death of Robert ‘Bob’ Tumelty Pullabawn at his residence. He is survived by his wife sons and daughter. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Cavan Shamrock’s announce their team for Sunday’s Duncan Cup team as they welcome back George Pratt after a family bereavement. George will line out in his usual position of centre forward and in a series of changes replaces the absent Rick Graham from the team that was recently beaten in the McGinnity Cup final.
Cavan Gael’s are beaten for the second time in this year’s competition by Ballyconnell First Ulster’s 2-12 to 1-8 in a disappointing semi final witnessed by a small crowd paying £150 on the gate at Breffni Park. Ballyconnell led by 2-8 to 0-2 at the interval. Cavan Gael’s the current champions were beaten also by Crosserlough in the first round of this year’s round robin format. Ballyconnell will now play Crosserlough in the senior final at Breffni Park on Sunday October 2nd 1966.
Crubany Camogie team exact sweet vengeance on the home side Butlersbridge when they beat them 3 goals to nil having been beaten by the Bridge in their last encounter in Breffni Park by six goals to nil. The conditions for camogie were deplorable with the grass almost knee high. Jacinta Dunne Madeline O Brien Helen Sheridan Ann and Bernadette Blessing Joan Walsh and Geraldine Lyons were outstanding for Crubany while only Ann Brogan played up to expectations for a very poor lethargic Butlersbridge. Referee Michael Clancy.
M Lyons wins the Captain’s Matt McCutcheon’s prize at County Cavan Golf Club shooting a superb 64 nett. Vincent Crotty was runner up while Seamus Lawlor had the best gross.
The Mighty Avons Showband buy ‘Ford Lodge’ on 2 acres of ground adjacent to Cavan Cathedral for a record £9,250 with a view to converting the Georgian Mansion to a luxury hotel. Osborne King Megran Dawson Street Dublin were auctioneers while Allen and Halpin had carriage of sale. The property belonged to Caroline Halpin and had been in the family for over 100 years.
W Bell with navigator T Tuite from Bailieborough in an NSU Prinz win the North Louth Motor Rally with Billy Morris and navigator Mrs Marie Sheridan 2nd in a Fiat 850.
Barmen’s Association Chairman Seamus Fay Vice Chairman Liam Cooke Secretary Frank McDermott Treasurer James McEvoy. Committee Veronica Sharkey Micheal Smyth Leo Dowling Jimmy Maguire Ollie O Donnell and M Smith.
Cavan Old Folk’s Welfare Committee 1966 Chairman Margaret English Vice Chairman John O Rourke UDC Treasurer Teresa Kitson Secretary Seamus White. Committee Dr PJ Watters Dr C Brady Betty Breslin Mrs Sean O Reilly Maura Cullen Mrs E Simpson Maura Baxter Mrs James Dawson Mrs Smallhorne Kathleen McKenna and Tommy Molloy.
September 24th 1966 Wonderful photo of Gerry Brady Saint Felim’s Place receiving the James McCormack trophy from the donor and President of the Club following his stunning victory over Brendan Breslin in the Minor Snooker final last Sunday at Cavan CYMS.
Comprehensive School in Cootehill opens to receive 437 pupils over the age of 12 from a 12 mile radius of Cootehill. Co educational and non denominational the pupils were welcomed by Monsignor D Fitzpatrick PP VG Dean of Kilmore and Rev J McCabe CC Cootehill while Rev Father John O Donnell celebrated Mass in the school at the start of the school year. The school will provide facilities for the study of chemistry biology rural science domestic economy woodwork engineering and all other academic subjects available in the ordinary schools. There are 20 classrooms teacher’s library lab etc. The Architects of this the 3rd largest comprehensive in Ireland is PM Shaffrey Dublin while PJ McLoughlin Longford were the contractors with the Clerk of Works P McMahon from Clones.The in form Airmid O Hanlon wins the Lady Captain’s Prize Mrs T Aylmer’s at County Cavan Golf Club. Muriel Doherty the Secretary of the Ladie’s Club was runner up while Fiona Smith won the 9 hole competition.Galway and Meath will meet in the All Ireland Final next Sunday with Meath looking for their 3rd win while Galway are going for 3 in a row seeking their 7th All Ireland title. Shock as John Donnellan captain of the 1963 winning team fails a fitness test and is replaced by Collie McDonagh at wing half while Meath include 13 subs in their line up. Pat O Neill concludes that Galway are gone off the boil since their breakthrough win in 1963 and if Meath show the same form as in the second half of their impressive display against Down in the semi final they can dethrone the Champions. Down will play Mayo in the All Ireland Minor Final.
Cavan Shamrock’s win their first major trophy as man of the match Dickie Smith captain is presented with the Duncan Cup after and epic battle with Clones United going into extra time at Villa Park Clones before a very large crowd. In a game full of good football spills thrills and excitement Des Lambert put the Shamrock’s ahead with a great goal after 20 minutes with the spade work being done by the industrious Eamonn O Riordan. Raymond Agnew hit back for the home side with two delightful goals after great work by Jimmy Reavey and Bobby Sheerin. Then Dickie Smith struck as the game slipped close to half time he caught a ball on the volley 30 yards from goal and nearly ripped the net with a thunderbolt shot to leave the teams at 2 all at the interval. After a lot of good but inconclusive play Clones deservedly took the lead when the always brilliant Montgomery shot home to give them a 3-2 lead. Time was almost up and the trophy on its way to Clones when Dickie Smith scored one of the great individual goals head down he beat three defenders to give the Clones keeper no chance and tie the game at 3 all. Several of the Shamrock’s mentors were now on the field celebrating with the players as the long whistle went for full time. Ten minutes each side extra time was then played with no score in the first half with both sides seemingly out on their feet with exhaustion. Des Lambert with five minutes left went on a mazy dribble that brought him by four Clones defenders and into the box where he slid the ball past the Clones keeper for the winner. The referee had again to clear the pitch as the Cavan contingent celebrated. The referee soon sounded the final whistle with all of the Cavan team being carried shoulder high to the presentation area where Billy Davey Chairman of Cavan AUL an Clones United presented the famous Duncan Cup to the Cavan captain Dickie Smith. Cavan Shamrocks Gerry Maguire Frank Lyons Gene Cullivan John O Neill Dessie Maguire Gerry Egan Des Lambert (2) Dickie Smith Captain (2) George Pratt Andy McGahon. and Eamonn O Riordan. Clones United Brian Holmes Jimmy Reavey Liam Rooney D Rooney Willie Agnew Jonathan Douglas R Agnew G Montgomery Ivor Lendrum K McKenna and R Rooney.
The Mighty Avons on their first tour of Britain and the USA taking in New York Boston and Chicago are pictured with their manager Omagh native Charlie McBreen at Dublin Airport being bid farewell by the Aer Lingus Cailin Failte Gemma Kerley.Death of Bridget Jackson 4 Saint Felim’s Place and native of the Killeshandra area at a young age. She is survived by her husband and family. She was mother of the well known Anthony Jackson Brady’s Shoe Shop and an original member of the Boy Scout’s Accordion Band.. Anthony emigrated to the USA in 1964. Very well know and highly respected she worked taking in clothes for washing and other household tasks and originally lived in Wolfe Tone Street. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
September 30th 1966 Tragic death of John Joe O Reilly Kilnavara following a motor accident in London. He emigrated with the rest of the family twelve years ago. He is survived by his wife and three young children. Funeral in London.
Seventh All Ireland and third in a row Sam Maguire for a brilliant Galway team who showed the skeptics why they must be rated as one of the greatest teams of all time defeating a lack lustre Meath 1-10 to 0-7 who never showed the second half form of their semi final win over Down. Powerful all action display full of great skill and teamwork Galway should have won by at least six more points. Galway surprised the 71,569 spectators (the smallest since 1956 when 70,772 saw Galway beat Cork) by showing great appetite for battle and their teamwork at times brought gasps of amazement from the crowd which was well down owing to the installation of seats under the Cusack Stand which has reduced the capacity of Croke Park to 75,000. Galway led by 1-6 to 0-1 at half time with the Meath point coming in the 28th minute. Meath never sparked into action and were totally frustrated by a hard tackling physically more powerful Galway defence which has no weaknesses. Galway John Geraghty Enda Colleran Noel Tierney Bosco McDermott Collie McDonagh Sean Meade Martin Newell Jimmy Duggan Pat Donnellan Cyril Dunne Mattie McDonagh Seamus Leydon Liam Sammon Sean Cleary and Seamus Keenan. Sub John Donnellan for Sean Meade.
Patrick Dolan a student in Saint Patrick’s College from 1956-1961 is tragically drowned while learning to swim at Hailsholme Gravel Pits London. A non swimmer Patrick ‘Jap’ Dolan was taking instructions from a friend when he went under. Native of Drumcannon Swanlinbar Pat emigrated with the family some few years ago. Outstanding footballer with London Geraldine’s he won an East Midland’s Championship medal in 1963. Outstandingly handsome and very popular with his Elvis Presley impersonations. Rt Rev Monsignor EH Athcheson PP officiated at the funeral Mass in Saint Hugh’s Lincoln on September 16th with the coffin draped in the Lincoln Geraldine’s colours who also formed a guard of honour at the removal and funeral. Lincoln City Police motor cycle division escorted the cortege Carwick Road cemetery Lincoln.
Cavan Motor Club Jackson Cup 1st L Costello and Kevin Dolan 2nd Willie McCormack and Willie Browne and 3rd J Kearns and W Bell.
Death of the vey popular Bridget Adrian Drumcrave relict of James Adrian who died some 30 years ago. Bridget was the oldest resident of the parish at the age of 99 and was active up to 3 weeks ago. She was one of the great characters of her generation and could speak with authority of the big changes in Cavan since the Famine. She was one of the kindest and most popular residents always available to help those less well off in the community. She is survived by her nephews and nieces. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery .
Paddy and his son Sean Woods beat a national collectors of Dahlias at the annual show in the RDS Royal Horticultural Hall winning all round then with their Cavan produce that brought genuine gasps of amazement from seasoned growers. Sean who is a very well known official in Cavan Post Office and a playing member of Drumalee GFC won 1st 2nd 3rd in three classes while his father Paddy won 2nd in two classes and 3rd in another. The achievement was hailed by the Royal Horticultural growers who are planning now to hold a show in Cavan next year.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Arnold E/W Father Sean O Reilly and Mrs Aherne. Howell Cup Kathleen Sullivan and Mrs M O Sullivan.
Patrick Donohoe well known farmer and Merchant Ballyhaise is killed while cycling back from an outlying farm of land on Friday night being knocked down by a car on the main Cavan/Ballyhaise road just 100 yards from his home. He was a native of Kilnabrick Derrylin and opened a business in Ballyhaise some years ago. He is survived by his wife one son and three daughters.
October 7th 1966 Thomas P Kelly Sales Director of Fleetwood Brushes presents the trophy for best kept business premises in Ballyjamesduff the national tidy town winners for 1966 to Peter and Mrs Shaffrey ‘Percy French Hotel’ Ballyjamesduff while James Smith accepts the overall award from Dr TJ O Donnell Director General of Bord Failte. Paddy McGowan Butlersbridge is pictured receiving the ‘best new entry’ award for Butlersbridge at the presentation ceremony in Ballyjamesduff.
Most Rev Doctor O Callaghan Bishop of Clogher in an address read at all Masses in the Diocese forbids his flock to attend Winter time dances after 12 midnight. The holding of Carnivals for parochial purposes is strongly forbidden and none of the flock may travel by car to outlying Diocese to attend such functions. The Dance Hall Owners Association take issue with the Bishop and appeal for an all the year round finish at 1 am as the Hotels in the area run functions with full bar licenses until 1:30 am. Justice JP Gilvarry appeals to the authorities for leadership in deciding a nationwide rule for both licensed and unlicensed dances. In the mid 1950s when Dr O Callaghan became Bishop of Clogher dancing at most venues in the Dioceses did not finish until 3 am.
Erskine Childers Tanaiste and Minister for Health unveils the plaque proclaiming Ballyjamesduff as Ireland’s Tidiest Town 1966. Pictured are Peter Devine BE Ballyjamesduff Dr TJ O Driscoll Director General of Bord Failte and Patrick Cusack Solicitor Chairman of Ballyjamesduff Tidy Town’s Committee.
Crosserlough Gaels win their 3rd title when winning the worst ever county senior final beating Ballyconnell 3-13 to Nil at well attended Breffni Park. Crosserlough led by 3-7 to Nil at half time and took their foot off the accelerator at half time with the crowd heading for the exits from early in the second half. Just so poor it was an unbelievably poor attempt by the West Cavan men to compete and they were overcome by nerves after a very impressive campaign with many of the pundits tipping them to win their first ever title. The problems all stemmed from midfield where Sean Byers and Noel Hanley were in devastating form and despite only playing at half pace toward the end Ballyconnell had nobody of this class to compete. Only Tom Maguire the recently retired Cavan and Ulster star Mick Hoban sub J O Connor and Garrett O Reilly a minor star of 1966 could compete and nobody else from the Ballyconnell side except goalkeeper Matt McHugh the present Cavan county custodian who could not do anything to stem the tide and brought off some miraculous saves to save his side from an even heavier defeat. Crosserlough thus emulated their counterparts of 1958 who beat Cavan Gaels in hugely controversial circumstances 3-7 to 3-4 thanks to a brilliant Jimmy ‘ Miller’ Smith goal with time almost up. In 1961 Crosserlough beat Ballinagh 2-8 to 2-3. Noel O Reilly who came on as a sub Brian O Reilly Dennis King Sean Byers Noel Hanley and Sean Lynch now have three senior championship medals. The referee for Sunday last was Mick McCarthy Cavan Gael’s.
County Cavan Badminton AGM is held in the County Hotel Cavan with clubs from Cavan Kilmore Bailieboro Saint Anne’s Bailieboro Arva Kingscourt and Virginia in attendance. President Dean Turkington Kilmore Vice Presidents Seamus Morris Arva and Fred Duffy Virginia Secretary Mrs Turkington Kilmore Treasurer Leo McDonald Cavan PRO John McCormack Cavan.. Selection Committee Dean Turkington Fred Duffy and Seamus Morris.
Death of Patrick O Keeffe Billis Cavan at the age of 85. Member of the old Drumcrave fife and drum band he played gaelic football with Behey Benburbs and Drumalee GFC. Three of his grandsons are members of local GAA clubs. He took and active part in the war of Independence and fought on the Republican side in the Civil War. Distinguished member of Cavan Old IRA who provided a guard of honour at the funeral where the coffin was draped in the Tricolour. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery .Vandals loose after dances on Saturday and Sunday nights rip up shrubs from tubs and in one instance tip over the tube onto the footpath. No civic spirit desperate appearance of the town after late night thuggery.
Outing of County Cavan for 36 elderly people ends up in the Town Hall where they were entertained to a lavish tea with musical items by Mel Doherty Cavan Boy Scout’s Band Breffni Balladeers and many other local artistes. Maurice Jackson kindly provided the transport free of charge and the event was sponsored by Cavan Old Folk’s Welfare Committee.
Saint Patrick’ s College Past Pupil’s Union 1966. President Patrick McDonald Chairman Joe Flood Secretary Des Gilroy and Treasurer Gerry O Reilly. The annual 15th dinner dance will take place in Jury’s Hotel Ballsbridge on 15th November and past pupils from Loreto and the Royal School Cavan are cordially invited to attend.
October 14th 1966 Saint Joseph’s Church in Ballyjamesduff is blessed and officially opened by the Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn. There were 11 priests in the Sanctuary led by Rev Monsignor D Fitzpatrick PP Vicar General of the Diocese of Kilmore. Master of Ceremonies was Father James Duffy. Following the blessing Mass was celebrated by Bishop Quinn with deacon Father James Duffy sub deacon Rev M O Reilly. Among the distinguished capacity attendance was Rev Mr Fletcher MA representing the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church and Mrs Fletcher Farnham Street Cavan. Phil Cullivan Gaffney Cullivan was the Architect while the contractor was Paddy Doherty Oldtown Cavan.
Longford win their first ever National League after first beating New York 1-18 to 0-17 and then losing to New York 0-10 to 0-9 in the Final proper at Croke Park Dublin. Thousands lined the route to welcome home the champions as they made their way home in triumph on Monday evening to a reception in Longford town where over 15,000 were on hand to greet their heroes. Bonfires blazed on the hills throughout the county as the team were escorted on a lorry to the Market Square where Brendan Bardon the Longford captain raised the cup in triumph. The Mullingar Brass and Reed Band led the parade and the team were welcomed home by the Adm of Saint Mel’s Cathedral Father P A McGovern and Rev Canon McLoughlin. J Flynn Chairman of the Longford County Board presided and the team were entertained to a meal in the Longford Arms which was festooned with the Blue and yellow colours of the new champions.
The ESB are installing the new lighting system in Cavan town which is a huge improvement on the old system and is being installed by the ESB free of charge.
Cavan Freedom From Hunger 1966 Chairman Jimmy Finlay Vice Chairman Paddy O Reilly Treasurer Kathleen Lunn and Secretary Anselem Lovett.
More confusion reigns on the future shape of Cavan Cattle Mart. With the co operative continuing to canvas farmers for share capital for the site they recently purchased in Drumgola and for which planning permission has been recently applied for to Cavan County Council. Meanwhile Brady Brothers led by Tom Brady Senior from Cootehill are preparing to open their recently purchased premises at Cavan Railway Station as the local cattle mart.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Annie McEneaney and Ann Kelly E/W Surgeon Maloney and AG Hunt.
Congratulations to Michael Sheridan Inspector of Agriculture and native of Urney Ballinagh who has been appointed CAO of the Cavan branch. Michael is presently Deputy Chief Agricultural Officer in Roscommon.
October 21st 1966 As 8,000 farmers descend on Dublin blocking traffic in the main thoroughfares for over three hours, Charlie Haughey refuses to meet them on arrival at the Department of Agriculture prompting the baying shouting whistling noisy farmers to stage a sit down protest outside the Department’s Office’s. The nationwide protest is looking for ‘A New Deal; for farmers.
Joe Hill Stragelliffe Cavan is charged with dangerous driving of a motor car at New Inns Ballyjamesduff causing the death of twenty year old Patrick Smallhorne. Superintendent BP Kelly prosecuted while George V Maloney Junior was for Joe Hill . The case was adjourned to Cavan District Court later in the week.
Bishop Austin Quinn blesses the new Comprehensive School in Cootehill also in attendance was the Dean Of Kilmore Monsignor D Fitzpatrick PP VG Father John O Donnell Rev P Smith Maudabawn and Rev J McCabe CC Cootehill. The new co educational non denominational super school the third biggest in Ireland was officially opened by Donagh O Malley Minister for Education.
At Cavan District Court before Justice JP Gilvarry Joe Hill of Drumcrave Cavan was charge with dangerous driving causing the death of Paddy Smallhorne at Drumullagh New Inn. Superintendent BP Kelly prosecuted and George V Maloney appeared for the defendant. The case was adjourned to a special hearing of Cavan District Court on November 3rd 1966.
Jimmy Magee and his All Stars finish the season on a high note when they played the Mighty Avons/Drifters selection before a large crowd at the White City Stadium in London. Later over 6,000 people attended the all star dance in the Galtymore Ballroom in Cricklewood London where Pat Lynch and the Airchords were the featured artistes. Since their first game on the 6th June in Ballyjamesduff they have played in 17 venues raising over £20,000 for various charities throughout Ireland. Centres visited include Ballyjamesduff Tullow Dublin Navan Tullamore Kilkenny Athy Castlebellingham Maynooth Longford Gorey Carlow Carrick on Shannon and Carrick on Suir. Stars such as Brian Poole and John Giles have joined the stars of Irish radio and TV in entertaining thousands throughout Ireland. 52 players were used in the 17 matches and ever presents were Jimmy Magee Liam Campbell Gerry O Brien and Ballyjamesduff man Connie Lynch.
Drumalee score well merited 4-4 -1-3 home win over the Junior Champions Castlerahan at bottomless Drumalee on Sunday in the Junior League. Joey Browne and Seamus Fay were outstanding in defence while Dennis O Keeffe gave a powerful performance scoring at will with great support from Micheal Greenan and Fergus McCauley. Frankie Walsh after a poor second half was moved to midfield where he had the proverbial ‘stormer’ in the second half. Scorers Dennis O Keeffe 3-0 Donie Fay 1-0 Seamus McCauley sub 0-2 and Micheal Greenan 0-2.Referee Mick McCarthy Cavan Gaels excellent referee allowing the play to flow.
Cavan Motor Club Breifne Trophy 1st N Smith and R Tuite. Eighteen competitors All cups won by the members will be presented at the annual gala dinner dance in the Ulster Arms on November 3rd 1966.
Tadhg Connolly and Paddy McCormack will be in charge of the projector at the UNICEF film show in Saint Augustine’s Hall at which members of the nation executive will attend to make arrangements for a collection throughout the county of Cavan. Paddy is a son of Tommy McCormack the long time projectionist in the Town Hall and nephew of James McCormack the projectionist in the Magnet Cinema for over 25 years.
Third winner for Phil Gargan in the Hospital Sweepstake. This time a ticket sold by Phil wins £100 in the Cambridgeshire Sweep. Michael ‘Red Mickey’ Smith from Oakvale Service Station Farnham Road and Laurence Smith Saint Phelim’s Hospital own ½ of the winning ticket while the other half is shared between Nurses McQuade Meehan Lynch and Donohoe all of Saint Phelim’s Hospital.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard E/W Mr and Mrs Brady.
Sympathy is extended to Garda Sergeant Bill Gaffey on the death of his sister Kate Kelly Athlone.
Sympathy is extended to John McGinnity and family Bridge Street on the death of his father Peter McGinnity General Merchant Eshnadarragh Roslea County Fermanagh on Tuesday last.
Untimely death of Doctor Maura Corr Farnham Street at the age of 62. She was a native of the Belturbet area and wife of Bernard Corr Dental Surgeon Farnham Street. She was sister of Conor Rudden Creeney Belturbet Hugh O Reilly Uragh Belturbet and aunt of TP O Reilly Solicitor and Chairman of Cavan County Board GAA and Aogh O Reilly Solicitor Cootehill. She was sister in law to Rev Larry Corr PP Virginia and J F Corr a member of Cavan County Council. Her eldest so Lieutenant Brian Corr Army Aer Corps was tragically killed in a plane crash at Shannon Airport 5 years ago. She is survived by her husband Bernard and son Felim. There was a large and very representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery with Father ABC McGrath officiating.
Memorial to Senator Patrick Baxter to be officially blessed and unveiled at 11 am in Killygarry cemetery next Sunday. The memorial has been erected by the National branch of Fine Gael.
October 28th 1966 Frank Griffin Agent Bank of Ireland for the last 4 ½ years is made a presentation on the occasion of his transfer to Dun Laoire branch of Bank Of Ireland. His son Alan Griffin has just been awarded a first class honours degree in Classics at Trinity and as a result of his exams he has been rewarded with a Research Scholarship to Peter House College Cambridge.
Patrick Lynch aged 10 son of Mr and Mrs James Lynch Drumora Crossdoney is killed when he falls from a chestnut tree 20 feet to his death after one of the branches gave way. He was on his way home from Corlia National School when the accident happened and was rushed to Cavan Surgical Hospital unconscious where he died some hours later.
Ann O Reilly Drumcarbin House is awarded the prize as best in special subjects in nursing exams and Ann Smith Abbey Street 1st in Junior exam at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey England.
Loreto pupils stage the musical version of ‘The Scarlet Pimpernel’ to packed audiences for five nights at the College. Catherine Cullivan was Lady Blaheney Mary English was Chavelin. The production was by Marie Cranny. Costumes were by PJ Bourke Dublin. Pictured are Catherine Cullivan Mary Murray Mary Murphy Dympna Maguire Thecla Smith Mary English Joan Whelan who played the ‘Prince of Wales’
Benny and Kathy Conaty empty the famous bottle that adorns their counter in their tidy public house in Connolly Street which amounts to £9-10-3 which they bring to the local Post Office to be converted to a money order for Gorta and Freedom from Hunger campaign only to be informed that the Post Office will not accept anything less than £21 in small change in exchange for post office money orders. At the present rate the money collected would keep a child from starving for 18 months.
Cavan CYMS 1966 President Paddy O Reilly Vice President Jimmy McCormack Secretary Michael Higgins Treasurer Myles Higgins . Committee Micheal Smyth Tony Donohoe John O Neill Joe O Rourke and Mickey Breslin.
Cavan Bridge N/S PD Maloney and AG Hunt E/W Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan.
November 4th 1966 Cavan Town win the best angling centre award for the 3rd time in a row in the competition sponsored by the Angling Times’ for which there is a prize of £100 free advertising in their magazine. They also won the top award and special prize of £200. In 1964 Cavan tied for 1st place with Carrick on Shannon in 1965 they won it outright and this year they achieved a complete new standard for their facilities and signage to guide the visiting anglers. Honorable mention was made of ‘Cavan’s Mr Fisherman’ Hugh Gough who has single handedly orchestrated this huge leap forward for Cavan town which is now the envy of all the angling centres in the country with record numbers of coarse anglers flocking to Cavan every year particularly from Great Britain.
Rosaleen O Dowd Latnadrona Crosserlough is crowned County Cavan Dairy Queen at Castlerahan Annual social in the Sheelin Shamrock Hotel on Sunday night last.
Senator Michael Hayes unveils the new headstone erected at the grave of the late Senator PF Baxter at Killygarry cemetery. Father Joseph Dolan Adm Cavan presided and blessed the stone while pictured are Declan O Reilly grandson Ursula Baxter granddaughter Laurie Baxter granddaughter Peter O Reilly son in law Monica O Reilly daughter Una Baxter daughter Ursula Baxter daughter Mary Baxter daughter in law and Colm Baxter son. Among the attendance was General Richard Mulcahy and Father Joe Dolan Adm led the crowd in reciting a decade of the rosary for the deceased Senator and County Councilor.
Death of the ‘Fighting Chaplain’ Father Corr 29th American Forces 1914-1948 War. He was Pastor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church East Orange. Native of Ballinagh he was educated at Drumcrow NS Saint Patrick’s College and Sexton Hall College New Jersey where he was ordained for the Diocese of Dewark in 1911. He was a frequent visitor in his early years in America but was not home since 1930. He is survived by Father Thomas Corr New Jersey Very Rev Laurence Corr PP Virginia Bernard Corr BDS Farnham Street Patrick J Corr New York John Francis Corr County Council Moynalty one sister Margaret O Reilly Dublin. He was cousin of the very popular Father Larry Corr PP Kilmore.
Mary Baxter of the Rival’s Inn is the new Secretary of ‘Ian and The Hi Lows’ Fan Club and invites all who are interested in joining the club to contact her for signed photographs and up coming appearances of Ian and the popular Lough Gowna Band in the Cavan area.
Youth Social for Halloween in aid of the Gorta Freedom from Hunger appeal raises £2-11-6 which is being sent on to Gorta.
November 11th 1966 Sean Lemass resigns and after a week of speculation whether son in law Charlie Haughey or bitter rival George Colley would succeed him Fianna Fail nominated compromise candidate Jack Lynch who was elected by Dail Eireann to the post of Taoiseach. Liam Cosgrove was proposed by Fine Gael and Brendan Corish by the Labour Party. Later Jack Lynch went to Arus An Uachtarainn to receive his seal of office. On his return to Dail Eireann he announced the following Cabinet. Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Frank Aiken Transport Power Post’s and Telegraphs Erskine Childers Agriculture Niall Blayney Local Government Kevin Boland Lands and the Gaeltacht Micheal Moran Defence Michael Hilliard Finance Charlie Haughey Justice Brian Lenihan Social Welfare Padraic Brennan Education Donagh O Malley Industry and Commerce George Colley and Health Sean Flanagan.
Next Sunday is a red letter day at Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan which will celebrate its 150th Anniversary. Lord Farnham will read the first lesson while Venerable Archdeacon Shire will read the second lesson. Bishop EFB Moore Bishop of Kilmore Ardagh and Elphin will preside and preach the key address. As usual Mrs E Daniels ‘Drumard House’ is on the organ and all denominations are invited to attend. The ceremonies will be carried live on Radio Eireann on Sunday morning.
In his last hours as Taoiseach Sean Lemass breaks the deadlock which led to Minister Charlie Haughey locking out a delegation from the NFA led by Rickard Deasy. After three weeks out in the cold the delegation are warmly received by the Taoiseach and Charlie Haughey Minister for Agriculture.
The Royal School Past Pupils hold their annual dinner dance in the Park Virginia. Pictured are Mervyn Johnston Myrtle Henderson Mrs Jimmy Dawson President Mr J Barrows Jimmy Dawson Treasurer Mr K Mills Mrs Derek Morris Secretary Derek Morris Douglas Anderson and Sadie Kennedy.
Sympathy is extended to Charlie BDS and Dr Brian Gallagher Cavan footballers on the death of their mother Eva Gallagher at the Mater Private Hospital in Dublin.
County Cavan Dart’s League 1966 Chairman Frank Nannery Secretary C Kavanagh Treasurer S Sheridan. Committee B Galligan P Reilly C Reilly Tommy Murray V Reilly John Brogan T Smith. Meeting held in ‘The Blue Moon’ Bridge Street and eight teams have been affiliated.
Virginia Blues defeat Redhills 2-9 to 0-5 in the Junior Championship Final Replay. Bad tempered game with frequent outbreaks of fisticuffs before a ‘hand full of spectators’ in cold but perfect conditions at Breffni Park.
Death of the famous John Igoe 21 College Street Cavan’s last saddler at Saint Felim’s Hospital after a short illness. He has his premises on the site of Maurice Brady’s shop beside Hourican’s. He was a native of Galway and was himself an excellent horseman riding out in many point to point races in the area. Very dapper neat appearance with a beautiful tended moustache and full head of silk white hair. He was a wonderful character and welcomed children into his premises to behold the wonders of a bygone age illustrate in coloured pictures of race horses all around the walls of the shop that had its own distinctive smell and neat appearance. Jim Galligan who shared the business with him was an accomplished jockey and a star of the Cavan Point to Point meeting at Killymooney. John Igoe is survived by his wife family and sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery.
Over 1,000 attend the visitation of Killygarry cemetery where Father Joe Dolan Adm led the congregation in reciting the rosary and prayers for the dead while Father Patrick J Gargan officiated at Benediction in Saint Brigid’s Church.
Brian Murphy continues to dispose of the spare property in the town at record high prices this time it’s an unoccupied site in Church Street with a garage and other buildings fetching £3,000 for Tractamotor’s with John V Kelly having carriage of sale.
Barry O Sullivan will give the recital this week at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
D O Rourke Dublin will give a lecture on the proper way to take the best photographs at Cavan Photographic Club in the Farnham Hotel.
PJ Carroll from College Street a member of Cavan Gael’s football club is the lucky winner of the star spot at the Anglo Celt staff dance in the packed Town Hall. PJ is pictured receiving the £20 from colleague Ray Griffith Vice Chairman of the organizing committee.
November 18th 1966 Thomas ‘Tommy’ Goldrick ‘Cill Mor’ is elected Area Director Cavan Red Cross . He was the Unit Officer of Cavan Town Red Cross for the last four years and succeeds Seamus White who served in the post for the last two years. Tommy is an Inspector with the Department of Social Welfare.
Jack Lynch on his first day in Dail Eireann appears like Santa Claus when he announces a National Loan to raise £25 million offering a stupendous interest rate of 7 ½ %. With each unit costing £100. No surprise when his Minister for Finance Charlie Haughey tells the Dail the following week that the Loan has been oversubscribed.
Cavan Parish Church founded just after the Battle of Waterloo in 1816 has served each passing generation and nurtured it witnesses to the Glory of God so states Rev EFB Moore Bishop of Kilmore Ardagh and Elphin at the 150th anniversary celebrations in Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan where church and state gathered to bear witness to the sacred and historic edifice. Father ABC McGrath represented to Bishop and Catholic priest of the Diocese of Kilmore while Rev Mr Fletcher MA represented the Presbyterian Church. Lord Farnham read the first lesson followed by Venerable Archdeacon Shire reading the second lesson. Mrs J Anderson was in charge of the Choir which was augmented by the Choir of the Royal School. Mrs E Daniels was on the organ. Included in the congregation were Rev John Anderson MA Headmaster of the Royal School Paddy Smith TD Tom Fitzpatrick TD Chairman of Cavan UDC John Tully TD Senator Paddy O Reilly Murmod Virginia Patrick Smith Chairman of Cavan County Council Senator J C Cole Senator Seamus Dolan Dermot McCarthy County Manager and Carmel McDonnell Town Clerk Cavan. The ceremony was relayed live on Radio Eireann.
Cavan Shamrock’s win thriller against Mel Celtic after extra time in the first round of the Junior Cup thus qualifying for the Cavan/Louth area final where they now play the favourites Drogheda United in the final. Shamrock’s led at the interval by 3-1 thanks to goals from Dickie Smith 2 and flying winger Des Lambert who had the proverbial ‘stormer’ After the break John Callaghan pulled one back for the Drogheda side to leave it 3-2 and on 20 minutes Dickie Smith had the goal of the game to complete his hat trick with a blaster from 30 yards that almost pulled the netting from the stauncheon. Thanks to a gritty fight back Mel Celtic leveled the game but in extra time and in fading light the two tired teams were separated by a late Eamonn O Riordan goal complete the scoring for Shamrock’s and giving them a passage to the final 5-4 on aggregate. Rick Graham was tenacious at left back while Frank Lyons covered well for new goalkeeper Pat Kinsella who brought off some very courageous saves in goals. John O Neill Dessie Maguire and Gerry Egan as usual were a tower of strength and the forwards were kept well supplied with the ball. Eamonn O Riordan was outstanding at centre forward linking well with captain and man of the match Dickie Smith while PJ Maguire Des Lambert and Johnny Cusack always threatened danger.
N/S Joan O Hanlon and PD Maloney E/W Tommy McCormick and Jim Mansfield.
November 25th 1966 Killygarry take their chances to beat Drumgoon 2-7 to 2-2 in the Junior League Semi Final at Breffni Park. For once Packy McGovern and PJ Galligan played second fiddle at midfield but the Killygarry forwards made much better use of their limited possession to win by 5 points and earn their first final entry. M Galligan and Malo Reilly were immense in defence while county minor Niall O Brien veteran Dessie Agnew and the Galligan’s capitalized on limited possession.
Death of one of Cavan’s best known and most respected residents Charlie McDowell 16 Breffni Terrace at the age of 76. For many years he was a Sergeant in the British Army and was mentioned in dispatches during combat in the 1914-1918 World War. He represented Labour on Cavan UDC for many years and was a great advocate for those less well off in proving housing and assistance when required. His wife died seven years ago. There was a large and representative gathering at the funeral in the Cathedral where the members of the Labour Party and the ITGWU formed a guard of honour. Burial later took place in Cullies cemetery .
Cavan Saint Vincent De Paul make their annual appeal and house to house collection in the town having increased the fuel allowance for all of their clients this year. Last year the Society spent £641 on 885 visits to those in need and need even more funds to meet the growing demand and rising costs of fuel food and clothes.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Aidan Leahy and Jim Burke E/W Gerry Hunt and PD Maloney.
In the Cavan CYMS Snooker Handicap Kieran Cullivan beats Jimmy Keogh Dessie Gumley beats Michael Bravendar Michael Higgins beats Martin Jermyn and Hugh Cosgrove beat Benny Cafferty.
Kathleen Brady Town Hall Street Music Teacher will give the Recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arm’s Hotel.
December 2nd 1966 Bernadette Flynn the popular Manageress of the Farnham Arms Hotel is representing Cavan on Board of Trade Mission to Lancashire where she gives sell out speeches outlining the cheap excellent holidays available in the Cavan area to audiences in Manchester and Liverpool.+
Judge H E Wedlock who was born and raised at ‘Springville’ Earlsvale Road (Rick and Carmel Lewis’ house) is officially welcomed back to Cavan on his first visit as a judge of the Circuit Court. Paddy Cusack now the Father of the Bar Peter JF McDwyer County Registrar spoke about him as an old colleague and friend. With Judge Wellwood remarking that when he set out on a career in law Paddy Cusack was in fact the ‘Baby of the Bar’ and now he has graduated all these years later to be ‘Father of the Bar’ in county Cavan. Judge Wedlock is an internationally well known pianist.
Doctor Brian Boydell conducts the Dublin Orchestral Players in a musical extravaganza at Loreto College Cavan.
Best year yet for Cavan Parochial Sale of Work when they report that all items cleared in record time at their annual event in the Town Hall.
Vincent Cahill former Castlerahan and Cavan Junior star wins his second senior county championship in Meath when he helps Columcille Gael’s Kells to victory on Sunday last having already won a Meath senior championship with Navan O Mahony’s in 1963. Vincent is a brother of Tony and Dessie Cahill stars of the present Castlerahan team who are Junior champions in Cavan.
Cavan Shamrock’s will play their last game of 1966 when they face Drogheda United in the Final of the Cavan/Louth Junior Cup while their minor take on Longford Town on December 10th in the Youth Cup.
Funeral of John C Smith Belfast and native of Drumcrave in Cullies cemetery . He was killed on the Lisburn/Newtownbreda road while returning to Cavan on Friday evening last. He was very popular and extremely well known in both Cavan and Belfast while his older brother was killed five years ago when he fell from his bicycle near his home. His untimely death is mourned by his brother and five sisters who are sympathized in their loss/.
Untimely death of Patrick Paddy Lennon in Surrey England at the age of 34. Eldest son of John and Bridget Lennon Saint Bridget’s Terrace he was very well known in Cavan and was an outstanding member of Cavan Harps and Crubany GFC with whom he won Junior and senior honours including a senior league medal in 1949. He is survived by his wife and family one brother John in England Mrs Mary Thompson USA Anna Johnston and Bridget Lennon Cavan.
Cavan Girls Club stage their annual musical extravaganza of dancing singing and comedy in the Town Hall on December 11th and 12th 1966.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Burke and Matty Corcoran E/W Owen McGovern and Father PJ Gargan.
December 9th 1966 Post Office has to be evacuated as all of Church Street is threatened by a fire which was fanned by the fresh breeze and shortage of water pressure. Fire broke out in the premises of Bridget Ann ‘Baby’ Whelan’s and quickly spread upstairs to the offices of Allen and Halpin Solicitors with workers transferring the multiple files and papers in an emergency to premises of John V Kelly nearby. The fire broke out as hundreds of people were making their way to the Cathedral for First Friday Mass. Cavan Fire Brigade were quickly on the scene but found no water pressure in the mains Stan McCarthy Fire Chief quickly ordered his men to roll out over 200 yards of hose to the Kinnypottle River and the fight began to contain the quickly spreading fire. Killeshandra Cootehill Ballyjamesduff and Belturbet Brigades were called in to give a hand. The McPhillips and Doyle families were evacuated from a top storey flat and as the fire spread the night Telephonists were evacuated for over an hour leaving Cavan without any telephone communication. With the wind easing and the increase in water pressure the brigades brought the outbreak to a conclusion in just over 2 hours. The Doyle and McPhillips families were accommodated over night in the nearby Surgical Hospital. Extensive damage to all buildings owned by Mrs Maureen McDonald particularly Whelan’s where the store was full of the Christmas stock.
Death of Cavan’s oldest person Anne Clarke ‘The Bridge’ Killinkere at the age of 103 in Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. Born on July 3rd 1864 she received the President’s Eamonn De Valera’s gift of £5 on the occasion of her 100th Birthday on July 3rd 1964. She was 3rd eldest of the family of ten of Andrew Clarke ‘The Bridge’ Killinkere. She attributed her long life to plenty of exercise fresh air wholesome food. She was aunt of A Clarke NT Virginia and E Clarke NT Oldcastle.
John M Fitzpatrick ‘Villa Maria’ Cootehill son of Peter Law Agent and Rose Nee Taggart qualifies as a Solicitor. Educated at Cootehill NS Saint McCartan’s College Monaghan and UCD John is a nephew of Tom Fitzpatrick TD . He did his apprenticeship with his uncle Tom in Farnham Street Cavan.
Rev George Millar on behalf of the Select Vestry Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan makes a presentation to Mrs E Daniels who was as usual on the organ and Mrs John Anderson The Royal School who trained and conducted the combined choirs of the Royal School and Cavan Parish Church at the 150th celebration s of Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan. Both ladies were presented with inscribes hymnals. Mrs Daniels has been playing the organ since she was 14 and has been organist in Cavan Parish Church since 1920.
Ulster Novices Championships over 4 mile at Cornafean is won by Gerry Craig Oak Leaf Derry in a time of 25:55 Oliver Harvey Keady was 2nd and 3rd P Kelly Glasslough Harriers Monaghan. Teams 1st Roger Casement’s Belfast 2nd Keady Armagh and 3rd Glasslough. Danny McDaid skipped over the demanding 3 mile course to record a very impressive victory with PJ Leddy Ballinamore out of sight in 2nd place. Brian McEnroe was the best Cavan competitor in 15th position over the punishing 3 miles of hills and dales at Monery. Cornafean were 5th team.
Cavan Shamrock’s beaten 5-3 in the FAI Junior Cup in atrocious weather conditions in a thrilling and entertaining game at Tierquin. Pat Kinsella in the Cavan goal made his one and only mistake when he misjudged a lob by P Campbell of Drogheda to give the visitors the lead on 10 minutes but man in form Eamonn O Riordan equalized with a typical solo goal using his immense strength to fend off a number of Drogheda defenders to shoot to the corner of the net. Jimmy Fay restored Drogheda’s lead soon afterwards and B Tiernan put Drogheda in cruise control by shooting another when the Cavan defence were caught out. Rick Graham who had a mighty game for the Shamrock’s kept up his attacking mode and it paid off just before half time when he got through to shoot the Shamrock’s second goal leaving the interval score at 3-2 in favour of Drogheda United. The impressive B Tiernan lost his marker and put Drogheda into a 4-2 lead early in the second half. With 12 minutes left for play Des Lambert sent in an in swinger from a corner and Shamrock’s had closed the gap to just one goal with plenty of time left. Drogheda after absorbing a period of intense Cavan pressure broke away impressively and Frank Thornton went through to beat the Cavan keeper Kinsella to give Drogheda an unassailable lead. Team Pat Kinsella Martin Clarke Dessie Maguire Gerry Egan Frank Lyons John O Neill Des Lambert Dickie Smith Eamonn O Riordan Rick Graham and PJ Maguire.
ICA Choir will perform Carols in Cavan town on Friday and Saturday next in aid of ‘Gorta’s Freedom From Hunger’ appeal.
Cavan Bridge N/S Cyril Arnold and L Burke E/W Owen McGovern and Angela Clarke.
Another door to door collection in all areas in the town for the Children’s Christmas Tree as which gifts will be distributed to the children of all the local schools from 4-10 years old.
Committee formed to aid the victims of the recent tragic fire in Church Street in which the Doyle and McPhillips family lost all their possessions. Subscriptions can be sent to Dr Brian Galligan Farnham Street Brian Murphy 89 Main Street or Matt Connolly ‘The Royal Pharmacy’ adjacent to the Farnham Hotel.
December 16th 1966 On one of Cavan’s busiest days in the run up to Christmas 1966, the local branch of the NFA hold a rally with 600 farmers blocking the town for 4 hours with tractors cars and lorries. The meeting was addressed by Benny Donohoe Chairman of West Cavan NFA.
Girls Club pack out the Town Hall with their musical extravaganza of comedy dancing and singing. Girls Club Variety Concert Town Hall: Cast Marian Allen, Philomena Brady ,Patricia Carmichael Maureen Carroll Frances Cosgrove ,Betsy Coyle Dympna Coyle Ann Cullen Rosemary Fox, Ann Goodman ,Marie Goodman ,Rose Higgins ,Bernadette Kenny, Roslin Kenny Joan McCarville ,Ann McKiernan Frances McKiernan Patricia McKiernan, Marie Maguire ,Sheila Maguire ,Theresa Murphy ,Margaret Murray ,Maureen Murray ,Kathleen Sexton, Bridie Smith, Geraldine Smith and Peggy Smith. Make Up :Betty Hickey, Costumes :Maureen Hand, Lighting :Brian Sullivan, Stage Manager :Phil Cullivan. Orchestra: Eileen Morgan ,Jackie Fitzpatrick and Stan Mullery .Guest Artistes: Danny McCarney and Bill McMahon and Producer Sarah Cullen.. Michael O Duffy (Famous Irish tenor) will be the Guest artist with the Girls Club show in February when they will also perform in Ballyjamesduff .Michael sang with the Girls Club during their 1952 presentation. He has just returned from a sell out tour of Australia Hong Kong and New Zealand.
Cavan Shamrock’s are promoting their first Christmas Night dance in the Town Hall with music by the Monaghan based Texan’s. Dancing from 8-12 and admission is 7/6.
Cavan Shamrock’s Youth’s defeat Longford Town 6-2 in the FAI Youth’s Cup at Tierquin in atrocious weather and underfoot conditions but for the prompt attention to detail by Ground’s Man Ton Doonan with the pitch lined in sawdust the game would have had to be postponed. Longford Town opened the scoring per Joe Flaherty but captain supreme Gerry Egan equalized after 20 minutes with a great goal that spurred on a lethargic Cavan unit. Ray Masterson put Longford ahead again after 30 minutes and they held sway until the interval leading by 2-1 at the break. Cavan took complete control in the second half and adapted much better after the interval pep talk by Jimmy Egan Manager supreme. Tony ‘ Lofty’ Higgins sparked a mini invasion with a great goal and John O Neill put the Shamrock’s ahead for the first time. At this stage the tall strong Tom Greene was switched to right wing with devastating results causing havoc to the Longford defence and scoring two wonderful goals. Gerry Egan captain with a late goal capped a fine performance in a sporting game of two halves with Cavan coming good in the second half. Dominic Lynch pulled off a string of wonderful saves in the Cavan goal with Eamonn Murray and Paddy Sheridan rock solid in the full back line. Martin Clarke PJ Maguire and Gerry Egan came alive in the second half to play extremely well after a slow start. Gerry Egan was man of the match with Tom Greene and Damien Johnston always dangerous. Referee Joe Ralph Dundalk was an outstanding official in very trying weather conditions.
Sean McManus stakes his claim for final victory with an impressive second round victory over the always gallant Eamonn Malone at the Tommy Connolly Senior Snooker Handicap at Cavan CYMS. Seamus McCormack beat Eamonn ‘Buttons’ Brady and Eamon Malone beat Jerry McCormack in the first round of the competition.
Death of Robert Brady Ricehill Crossdoney. Survived by his family. Funeral from a vey well attended Kilmore Cathedral with burial in the adjoining cemetery. ‘At Rest’
Cavan Branch of the EBS opened by Joe Dunne Insurance at 3 Connolly Street Phone Cavan 300. 4% Tax free on shares while 4 ½ % tax free on regular savings.
Over 170 delegates speaking for just over 6 hours attend the County Cavan GAA Convention in the Courthouse where all of the positions were contested for the first time. TP O Reilly was returned as Chairman with a resounding 139-39 votes for Cavan All Ireland footballer Paddy Carolan of Mullagh. TM Gilroy re elected Vice Chairman with 84 votes to Paddy Brady’s 78 HL Smith returned as Secretary by 101 votes to 72 for Jim McDonnell well known Cavan and Ulster football star. PC Donohoe was opposed by Paddy Kind BDS representing Laragh by 119 votes to 54. PJ Masterson returned as Assistant Secretary 69 votes to 63 for Tommy Duke Stradone while Brian O Reilly Crosserlough unseated Peadair Doyle as County Registrar by 88 votes to 83. Tom Maguire caused a surprise when he was elected Central Council delegate shading Patsy Lynch and Simon Deignan. Delegates to Congress TP O Reilly Patsy Lynch TM Gilroy Joe Stafford Peadar Doyle and Phil Brady. Ulster Congress TP O Reilly Tony Tighe TM Gilroy Peadar Doyle Joe Hayes and Noel O Reilly.
Brady Brother’s Livestock Mart for Cavan early in the new year with the very popular Eugene Brady Managing Director photographed making the announcement along with his father Thomas a member of the board. The Mart will cost £40,000 to construct and will have accommodation for 4,000 pigs 1,100 stores in the first ring. In the second ring there will be accommodation for 300-400 cows. M/S Thomas Brady and Company are main suppliers to Mart Exports Sligo and Dundalk Bacon Company. WH Donaldson Clones will be the contractor for the job and he is brother of Iris Armstrong ‘Tullymongan House’ Cavan.
Cavan Youth Theatre Group present ‘Home and Beauty’ for 3 nights in Cavan’s Town Hall in aid of the Old Folk’s Welfare Committee.
Death of Luke Smith Monk Place Phibsboro at the age of 47. Member of the staff of CIE he transferred to Dublin when Cavan closed in 1960. Native of Pullamore he is survived by his wife and family father Patrick 3 brothers 2 sisters. Funeral from Saint Peter’s Phibsboro to Glasnevin cemetery.
Death of Susan McEntee 13 Glasslawn Avenue Glasnevin. She was widow of the late famous John Joseph ‘Joe’ McEntee Athlone and Upper Lavey. Susan was a native of Drumcrave and a frequent visitor to Cavan . She lived in Dublin for the last three years since the death of her husband who was very well known in newspaper circles and brother of the late Andy 57 Main Street Cavan. Susan is survived by one son Gerard. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Athlone to Cornamagh cemetery following Solemn High Mass.
Finbar O Reilly youngest son of Paddy and Mrs O Reilly Killynebber qualifies as a Veterinary Surgeon at UCD . Finbar is a star footballer with the newly formed Killygarry GFC and is a former county minor.
Twenty students in Loreto College are presented with the impressive Fainne Nua at a concert in the Loreto College by the Chairman of the Cavan branch Gaelic League Father Dan Gallogly with Seamus White Secretary of the Gaelic League in attendance.
Saint Aidan’ s Dramatic Society Plush Butlersbridge are busily rehearing their new play ‘Paid with his own coin’ in the local hall. The play will be staged during Lent.
December 23rd 1966 Pictured is Sergeant Anthony Jackson son of Paddy and the late Mrs Jackson 4 Saint Phelim’s Place who was voted soldier of the month in October 1966 from platoon of over 200 men at headquarters in Oklahoma. He is 18 months in the regular army and emigrated in 1964 having served his time to the shoe trade in Johnny Brady’s . He is a former distinguished member of Cavan CBSI and member of the Boy Scout’s Band.
Patsy McConnell is pictured presenting the McConnell Cup for the Junior Snooker competition at Cavan CYMS to the winner Peter Sheridan with Brendan Breslin Runner Up.
Death of Brian Connolly ‘Connolly Brother’s Main Street at the Mater Hospital in Dublin at a young age. He was eldest son of Mrs Connolly and the late Patrick Connolly Main Street and Earlsvale House Cavan. He was extremely popular and a leading member of Cavan Pavilion Club where he excelled at tennis and badminton. For many years and particularly after the death of his father he took a leading role in the development of one of Cavan’s oldest and best known stores ‘Connolly Brother’s 75 Main Street. He is survived by his three brothers Patsy Sean and Joe and 3 sisters Pamela Eileen and Mona. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral and burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry where Father ABC McGrath a personal friend of the family presided.
Thecla Smith ‘Bunraskin’ Farnham Street Cavan and Rosemary Connell Carrigallen are both winners of the Bord Iascaigh Mara awards at Loreto College Cavan where Thecla’s mother Una Smith is a domestic economy instructress.
Cavan Red Cross Choir entertain the shoppers to Christmas Carols all over the town on Friday and Saturday night realizing a profit of £53-3-8 which is going this Christmas time to feed the poor and needy in the Third World countries.
Death of the great Peter Paul Galligan 21 Hillside Drive Churchtown one of Dublin’s leading business men and a member of the first Dail in 1918. Born in Drumlara Ballinagh he was educated at Ballinagh National School and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. He later took an active part in the fight for Irish freedom and was present in the GPO during Easter Week 1916 where he was later arrested and sentenced to death. After the first amnesty he was released and won a seat for Sinn Fein in the General Election of 1918. More More. President De Velera was among the distinguished congregation at the funeral and removal at Good Sheperd Church Churchtown with burial later in Dean’s Grange cemetery.
De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union 1967 President Thomas ‘Toggy’ Connolly Vice President Teddy McCormack Secretary Father Ray Brady Treasurer Timmy Murphy. Committee Micheal Smyth Philip Murray PJ Carroll Michael Murray Sean McCann and Jerry Maguire.
December 30th 1966 Martin Maloney Producer is pictured with his Youth Group Dramatic Company Finian Maloney Blaithin Maloney Deidre Boyle David Small Moya Maloney Paddy Murray Pat McFeeley Martin Maloney and Thecla Smith .
Death of the Bishop of Meath Dr Kyne at the age of 62. He was appointed Bishop of Meath on the promotion of Bishop John Dalton to Armagh in 1947 when he became the youngest member of the Irish Hierarchy. His sister is Superior of the Poor Clare Convent in Cavan.
Jim Cochrane from Cootehill wins the grueling three lap (6 mile race) leaving the Courthouse up Cock Hill and down town via Tractamotors under the auspices of the recently formed De La Salle Past Pupil’s Athletic Club. Vinny Rudden Laragh Athletic Club was second and R McCabe Cootehill 3rd.. In the Junior event over 1 lap Pearse Gilroy was 1st Ton Doonan second and Michael McGinnity 3rd all three were representing the host club.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the Midnight Mass in a packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan assisting him was Father Patrick Mallon Saint Patrick’s College. The deacon was Father Torlac O Reilly and the sub deacon Father Sean O Reilly all Saint Patrick’s College. The choir was conducted by Father ABC McGrath who also played the organ. Fathers Joe Dolan Adm celebrated the 8 am Christmas Morning Mass PJ McManus 9 am PJ Gargan 10 am and the last Mass was celebrated by Father John Maguire. There were 3 Masses in Butlersbridge all celebrated by Father ABC McGrath. Father John Maguire celebrated the midnight Mass in the Poor Clare Convent where Father John Maguire celebrated the 9 am Christmas morning Mass. There were 3 Masses in Killygarry at 8 9 and 10 am celebrated by Fathers PJ McManus and Paddy Mallon.
Last minute Christmas rush in Cavan clears stock from many shops after a very dull lead up the Christmas trading boom exploded in the last few days reaching a climax on Christmas Eve when the shops were packed from early morning until closing time at 10 pm. The licensed traders reported bumper takings with money plentiful and a big influx of visitors.
The De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union entertain over 400 young people to a Christmas party in the Town Hall where cake biscuits and mineral were freely distributed with local artistes Mel Doherty John O Connor Michael Rafferty and Paddy Lyons entertaining the youngsters.
Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society present their new hilarious pantomime in the Town Hall from 8th to the 15th of January 1967 entitled ‘Up Went Nelson’ !
Wren Boy’s fewer than ever on Saint Stephen’s Day as the old custom dies out and not helped by the persistent heavy rain that swept over the town in the evening.
Winners of turkeys at Cavan Bridge Club Dr Bertie Cullen Maureen McDonald Mrs Arnold Dermot Morgan Ina Hickey Gerry Hunt Surgeon PD Maloney Ann McEneaney Jim Burke and Peggy Willock.
Presentation to one of Cavan’s greatest servants to the GAA Bartley Smith Connolly Street by the members and friends of the old Crubany GFC in the Dew Drop Inn. Pictured are John Johnston Mickey Walsh John Keogan Noel Smith Tom McNamara Chairman who made the presentation Bartley Smith Paddy Brady Paddy Conaty UDC County Council John O Rourke UDC John Sexton Seamus Fay Jimmy McCullough Tom O Connor and Phil Lee.
January 6th 1967 Cavan Courthouse is floodlit for the first time this Christmas period with Edward O Hanlon taking the historical photograph from the grounds of Saint John’s Parish Church courtesy of Rev George CA Millar BA Rector.
Donald Campbell the 45 year old British water speed record holder is tragically killed when his craft ‘Bluebird’ travelling at just over 300 miles an hour on Lake Conston just one hundredth of a second outside the existing record goes into a spin took off and crashed back into the lake killing the 45 year old whose body has not been recovered yet.
A record 45.90 inches of rain creates a new record for 1966 as the wettest year since records began at the Weather Station at Kevitt Castle. The rainfall was 125% of normal with July being the driest and warmest and April the wettest.
Pictured at the Cavan Gael’s annual dinner dance in the Farnham Hotel are Frank Clancy and Miss P Cusack Terry Smith and Siobhan Coyle. Greg Sheridan Delia McKenna Kathleen Newman Philip Murray and Tommy Garvey.
Death of Thomas O Rourke late of Leitrim and Pullamore at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He is survived by his wife sons daughters sister relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Phelim’s Hospital returns thanks to all those who visited the hospital over the Christmas period Father Torlac O Reilly and the singing and dancing boys of Saint Patrick’s College who also brought gifts for all the patients Belturbet Shoe Supplies Belturbet Golf Club ICA Cavan and Mountnuggent. Large gifts of money and presents from al the patients from the many industrial workers from Bailieboro and Saint Vincent De Paul Cavan for their large Christmas present to treat all the patients. Last but by no means least Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons who entertained the patients and staff to their annual dance on Saint Stephen’s Day.
New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday and the Bishop celebrated the 8 am Mass in the Cathedral Rev George Gear SSC celebrated the 10 o clock children’s Mass while Father John Maguire celebrated the 11:30 Mass.
Phil Fitzpatrick and the Moonlight Serenaders from Belturbet are supplying the music at this years’ Barmen’s Association dinner dance in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
January 13th 1967 John Donohoe and Father Torlac O Reilly are the joint producers of the Boy Scout’s hilarious ‘Up Goes Nelson’ playing to packed houses in the Town Hall Cavan.
Mick Ryan well known Cavan Garda for the last 7 years is promoted Sergeant in Gorey county Wexford. Mick is a native of Knock and has played senior football with Cavan Gael’s and the county team for a number of years.
Brother Cyril is back in Cavan again for the Cavan Gael’s annual dinner in the Farnham Hotel where over 120 guests were entertained to sumptuous meal and speeches that went on forever.
Traffic chaos as 35,000 farmers block major roads in support of ‘The Farmer’s Rights Campaign’. An estimated 15,000 farm vehicles including combine harvesters and tractors obstruct traffic on all major roads.
De La Salle Athletic Club win the new Under 14 cross country championships at Laragh team Hugo Clerkin Declan Murray Charlie O Donoghue and Niall Murray.
Cavan Bridge N/S Tommy McCormick and Jim Mansfield E/W Father PJ Gargan and Peggy Willock.
January 20th 1967 Father Eddie Brady who is off to Tanganyka in Africa on Sunday is the recipient of a presentation made by Sean Boylan on behalf of the Moonlight Players Castletara at a function in The Farnham Hotel Cavan. Father Eddie who is only son of Elizabeth and the late Michael Brady Cortubber Cavan was Town Clerk in Cavan for 6 years before retiring in 1959 to study for the priesthood in Saint Augustine’s White Father’s Blacklion county Cavan.
Over 170 guests attend Saint Patrick’s College Cavan annual dinner in the college provided by the catering staff. Principal guest were the Bishop Rev Austin Quinn and Rev C Smith Vicar General of the Saint Patrick’s Missionaries Kiltegan. PJF McDwyer presided and welcomed the guest who travelled from all over Ireland.
Cavan Shamrock’s defeat Navan United 3-1 with Gerry Egan contributing two well taken goals added to by Dickie Smith in the second half with Shamrock’s leading 1-2 at the interval in Navan. Superb defence with Frank Lyons John O Neill Dessie Maguire and Eamonn Murray superb. With Lady Luck smiling on the visitors Pat Kinsella brought off some spectacular saves and has now made the yellow jersey his own. Eamonn O Riordan Johnny Cusack Dickie Smith and man of the match Gerry Egan were the pick of the attack who only had the ball at brief periods but threatened to score at every opportunity. Meanwhile Cavan Rangers McCarren’s hit the ground with a thump when they are defeated 10-1 by crack Navan outfit Park Villa at Tierquin. Park Villa led 3-0 at the interval after exerting relentless pressure on a very inexperienced Ranger’s defence. In the second half the roof caved in with Villa scoring 7 more superb goals. Tom Greene replied for the home side. Tom Sheridan was superb in goal Paddy Sheridan Pat McKiernan and Tommy Murray were the pick of the defence while up from only Tom Greene Tony ‘Lofty’ Higgins and Raymond Murray sparkled.
Death of Mary A Heslin at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was the last of an old and distinguished Cavan business family who carried on a high class grocery and provisions store at Kelly’s Terrace later selling on her retirement to John McGinnity Travel Agent Cavan. There was a very representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral of Saint’s Patrick Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery Father PJ McManus officiated.
Sudden death of John G McGreal at the age of only 52 while walking near his home in Cavan on Sunday. He was a native of Sligo and had been Agent for the Bank of Ireland in Claremorris for three years before being transferred to Cavan just three months ago. He served in Ballina and Portlaoise. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth son Roger daughters Estelle and Lula and his mother. He was brother of Alfred McGreal Bank of Ireland Belfast and Mrs Brett Sligo. There was a capacity attendance at the funeral service from Cavan Parish Church with burial later in Sligo.
Gaelic League in Cavan line up a list of impressive speakers for the season with Martin O Cadhain Donal O Morain Padraig Mac Con Midh. The first lecture entitled ‘France To Day’ followed by an evening of card games will take place in the Farnham Hotel. All those with any knowledge of Irish however limited are invited to attend.
Sean McManus will take on the favorite Michael ‘Mickey’ Breslin in Sunday’s eagerly awaited Snooker Handicap final in the Cavan CYMS Hut on Sunday afternoon.
January 27th 1967 Michael McGovern son of Mr and Mrs Michael McGovern Pullamore is on his way to Sydney Australia following a social and presentation to him in the Saint Augustine’s Hall. He was a machinist in Cavan Engineering and is leading member of the newly formed Killygarry GFC. He is brother of Seamus who is goalkeeper with the Club and Patrick ‘Packy’ well known gaelic footballer and hurler who is also Secretary of Cavan School’s Board GAA.
Sean McManus wins the prestigious Tommy Connolly Memorial trophy at Cavan CYMS after a titanic battle with the favorite Mickey Breslin which came down to the black ball on the last frame after the players had won a frame a piece. Sean is pictured receiving the trophy from the donor Tommy Connolly with a very young but chastened Mickey Breslin looking on.
Jimmy Smith leader of the Mighty Avons opens his impressive ‘New Pin’ Cleaners Lounge Bar and Restaurant at 16 Bridge Street in premises he purchased from Sean McCormack and which originally belonged to Pat Donohoe and family. Most modern plant in these islands. There is a three day collection delivery service by their two vans which are painted in the in Parisian colour of orange and driven by Jim Owens and Jimmy Maguire from Clones. Tom Smith Manager of the local favorites the ‘Navak’ Showband is office manager. Rose O Keeffe from Saint Phelim’s Place and Ina McQuaid from Scotshouse are in charge of the top floor restaurant where the menu and cuisine are just waiting to be sampled. M/S Smith and O Reilly Ballyhaise are the contractors while Harry O Connell BE is the architect,
Cavan CYMS are holding their annual dance on Shrove Tuesday when Tony and the Graduates will entertain the crowds with their latest hit ‘Edelweiss’ from the ‘Sound of Music’. Admission is 7/6 and dancing from 8-12.
Death of Peter Smith Alackan at an advanced age. He took an active part in the War of Independence and was a prominent member of the Old IRA. He was a brother of the late Mrs Cahill NT Latt and cousin of the late Father Gaffney Ballintemple. He is survived by his wife 3 sons and 5 daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Killygarry cemetery. Military honours were accorded with the coffin draped in the tricolor and the Guard of Honour of old comrades Cavan Old IRA under the direction of John Tully TD.
Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons pack out the Town Hall for the annual Gorta Freedom from Hunger dance with music and minerals from Cavan Mineral Water’s the total amount being sent to Gorta amounted to a staggering £270-10-0. A Church Gate collection for Gorta’s Freedom from Hunger campaign will take place at all churches in county Cavan on Sunday week February 8th 1967.
Cavan Pig Dealer’s Association 1967 President Jim Malone and Joe Crowe Chairman Johnny Smith Secretary James Carroll. Committee Frank Reilly Tom Crowe Colm Crowe Eamonn Malone Andy McGahon Derek Crowe JP Malone Oliver Crowe . The second annual dinner dance will take place on the 5th April 1967.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Dermot Morgan E/W Gerry Hunt and Joan O Hanlon.
Michael O Duffy star of stage screen and radio and just back from a sell out tour of New Zealand Australia USA and Canada will be the guest artiste at the Girl’s Club Musical in the Town Hall Cavan on the 12th and 14th February 1967. The compeer is star of the Top’s of Breffni’ Doctor Dominic McCabe.
February 3rd 1967 Sister Assumpta a native of Tallaghan Leitrim and Cavan Surgical Hospital will represent Ireland at the Swedish Theatre Nurse’s AGM in Malmo later in the year. She has just come first in a written and oral examination sponsored by Johnston and Johnston and the Irish branch of the organization.
At a well attended function in the Farnham Hotel Paddy Conaty makes a presentation to Mick Ryan former Cavan and Cavan Gael’s star. Native of Knock he played with Cavan Gael’s since coming to Cavan six years ago. He is transferred to Gorey as Sergeant.
Cavan Referee’s Association Chairman Michael McCarthy Secretary PJ Masterson Committee B O Reilly John Johnson Paddy Newman Paul Fitzsimmons Noel Cunningham Paddy Barry Joe Hayes John Gaffney Michael McCabe and John Sheridan.
Rev Mr Fletcher Presbyterian Minister Brother Ultan Father PJ McManus Rev George Millar BA join guest of honour Bishop Quinn at the 5th annual Old Folk’s Christmas Party in the Town Hall. 189 people attended where music was by the Breffni Trio with guest appearances by Paddy Lyons Mel Doherty and John O Connor. The guests were welcomed by Tommy Goldrick Area Organizer for Cavan Red Cross.
Death of the legendary Willie Young Drumgoon Killeshandra at the age of 65. Famous Cavan and Cornafean footballer he was a member of the Cavan team from 1918-1938 winning 2 All Ireland medals playing in goals in 1933 and 1935 14 Ulster Championship medals 7 County Senior medals with his beloved Cornafean. He toured America with Cavan in 1934 1936 and 1938.He took a leading part in the administration part of the GAA on his retirement representing Cavan for many years on the Ulster Council of the GAA. In recent years following a tedious illness he was confined to a wheelchair but his never say die attitude courage and fortitude shone through and he was a welcome sight at matches where Cavan and Cornafean were involved in recent years bearing the set back with great resignation and good humour. Willie Young is survived by his sons Thomas B.Sc Wicklow John who is attached to Killeshandra Creamery Mary Cavan and Sheila a butter maker with Killeshandra Creamery. He was brother of Father John Young PP Crosskeys and one other brother and sister. Rev S Duffy presided at the funeral Mass assisted by Archdeacon Sheridan PP VF in Saint Brigid’s Church Killeshandra with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
Guest of honour at the Gaelic League ‘Late Late Show’ is famous Trinity College Professor and lecturer Martin O Cadhain with other guests such as Brother Ultan Sherlock PJF McDwyer County Registrar Doctor Brian Galligan Dennis Condon Munster and Leinster Bank. Father Dan Gallogly is presiding for the season in the Farnham Arms Hotel.
Cavan Bridge N/S Dr Bertie Cullen and Dr Martin E/W Kathleen Sullivan and John Hearn.
Pictured at the Anglo Celt dinner dance in the Farnham Hotel is Des Lambert Ann Mannion Fred O Hanlon Gerry and Ethna Maguire and HL Smith.
February 10th 1967 Joe G O Reilly Playwright Castletara follows up ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ 1965’ Venus in the Snow’ 1966 with ‘The Bell Factory’ 1967. The premiere directed by Michael Burke NT will be performed by the Moonlight Player’s Castletara in the Town Hall followed by Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons singing all their latest hits including ‘Lovely Leitrim’ and ‘Among the Wicklow Hills’. Hundreds turned away last year please book early at Sullivan’s Sweet Shop Cavan.
Death of Archbishop Heery of Omishe Eastern Nigeria CSSP at the age of 76 having spent 45 years in Nigeria1. A distinguished native of Castlerahan he was born in November 1890. Educated at Castlerahan Blackrock College and University College Dublin he was ordained in 1921 and went to Nigeria in 1922.In 1927 he was consecrated Bishop of Balanea /Eastern Nigeria. He returned home on a regular basis and was in attendance at the Patrician Congress in Dublin in 1961. He was brother of Father Patrick Heery who died last year James Castlerahan Bernard USA and 4 nephews who are all priests Father Bernard Heery CSSP Anthony CSSP USA Charlie Diocese of Kilmore and John Heery USA.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce 1967 President Brendan Murray Secretary Michael Smith Oakvale Treasurer Brain Sullivan. Committee Tom McKenna Dr Brian Galligan Seamus Fox Bob Henderson Brendan Coulter George V Maloney Junior Jim Scanlon Hugh Gough John McGinnity Brian Murphy Andy Gilchreest Sean Kelly PJ O Reilly and P Byrne. P Long M Econ Secretary County Cavan Development Association in addressing the meeting on many topics relative to Cavan in modern Ireland urged the delegates whether individually or in groups to form CO Op s to manufacture and market hand crafts which were much in demand by visitors to this part of Ireland.
First All Star Charity Concert in the Town Hall will feature Johnny McEvoy who recently took part in the Irish finals of the Eurovision Song Contest singing his big block bluster hit ‘Muirsheen Durkin’ in the Town Hall this Monday night 13th February 1967. Gregory Eileen Reid of the Cadets will be backed by the local sensation Navak Showband. Seats are 6/- and 4/- bookable at Sullivan’s Sweet Shop Cavan.
DJ Deasy sells his residence at Farnham Road to Michael Ryan Francis Street for £3,600. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn were the Auctioneers while Tom Fitzpatrick TD Solicitor had carriage of sale.
February 17th 1967 Well known star of screen and radio Prionseas Mac An Aoghasa is the guest star at the Cavan Gaelic League Late Late Show this week where Father Dan Gallogly is master of ceremonies. All those with only a small knowledge of Irish are particularly welcome. All proceedings will be conducted in Irish.
Michael O Duffy with such favourites as ‘Sweet Marie’ ‘Mountains of Mourne’ ‘Eileen O Grady’ packs in the crowd in the Town Hall for the Girl’s Club concert. Father ABC McGrath accompanied the famous tenor on the piano in a most professional manner with Michael O Duffy calling for applause for the brilliant accompaniment. The crowd called for encore after encore before the Derry tenor was able to quit the stage at one of the great nights ever in Cavan Town Hall.
Phyllis Faris will give this week’s exhibition of slides and commentary at the Photographic Club meeting in the Tower Hamlet.
Cavan Bridge Club Friday N/S Kathleen Brady and M McCartney E/W Jim Burke and Jim Aherne. Tuesday night N/S Dermot Morgan and Doctor Mona E/W Joan O Hanlon and Mr Gerry Bradley.
John P McKiernan father of Father Tom McKiernan CC Cavan is elected Chairman of The General Council of Cavan Agricultural Committee.
Mr and Mrs Terence Masterson Cornafest Carrigallen celebrate the Golden Jubilee othe their marriage. They have five children seventeen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs Masterson is very fond of travel and has made five round trips to the USA by boat and thee years ago the couple travelled to the USA stayed six months with their families out there
February 24th 1967 Richard ‘Dick’ Mulcahy is promoted Sergeant of his Platoon 2nd Bat 5th CSTB in Fort Leonard Missouri. Dick emigrated in January 1965 and joined the American Army in October 1965. He originally worked as a mechanic in Smith’s Garage Dublin Road and is attached to the Motor Unit of his platoon. Dick is son of Dick and Mary Mulcahy 40 Saint Phelim’s Place Cavan.
Eileen McManus Hairdresser settles her Libel action against Betty O Callaghan 10 Highfield Road and a Law Clerk in Alfred Myles Smith’s office. In a letter to Partner Joan Smith alleging Miss McManus getting ‘fond of the horses’! Miss McManus in submission told Betty O Callaghan that she would do what she liked with her money. Bit of a storm in a tea cup.
Miss M O Kelly and Miss L Dunne of the Regent’s Club in Dublin win the Cullen Cup presented by Maura Cullen wife of the donor Dr Bertie at a well contested event at the Lake Hotel Virginia. They are pictured receiving the trophy from Maura Cullen with Dr Bertie and Gerry Bradley Captain looking on.
Monaghan Town win the first Cavan/Monaghan/Louth AUL Cup when Cavan Shamrock’s and Clones United draw 1-1 all at Villa Park Clones in an ugly bad tempered end of season game where Cavan Shamrock’s needed the two points to prevent Monaghan winning the title. Three players sent off as these great rival sink to an un natural low as both play good football in the proper spirit and this game was not the norm for meetings between the sides in recent years. Played in atrocious weather conditions with the surface cutting up badly as the game progressed. Cavan Shamrock’s dominated from the start but Clones defended doggedly Des Lambert put the Shamrock’s ahead on 17 minutes after great work by PJ Maguire and Dickie Smith From there to half time it was all Cavan but an injury to Eamonn O Riordan which left him hobbling and only a passenger for the rest of the game was to prove fatal with only Dickie Smith threatening any danger in the second half. Against the run of play as the Shamrock’s were stretched after constant attacking Raymond Agnew stole in and scored from a goalmouth melee. The game ended in confusion as spectators and players continued to voice their grievances but at the end of the day Clones did a massive favour for their neighbours Monaghan United with this result. Cavan Shamrock’s had stars in Dickie Smith Richard Graham Frank Lyons John O Neill Des Lambert PJ Maguire and Dickie Smith. The busy referee was J Burlock Dublin.
Martin Dempsey is the Producer of the Irish National Opera at Loreto College as they stage ‘La Boehme’ in the Concert Hall under the auspices of Cavan ICA. Costumes are by Derry O Donovan Gerry Sullivan (Doctor in the O Riordan’s) is the settings designer.
Loreto College will play Abbeyleix in the final of the Junior College’s Volleyball. The winners will represent Ireland in the European Championships later in the year.
March 3rd 1967 Father James J Dolan signs the £104,700 contract for the erection of the new Poor Clare Primary School at Town Park’s Cavan. Gaffney Cullivan are the Architects while the Contractor is T Ledwith Templemichael Longford. J G Whelan is the Quantity Surveyor. The construction will take over 2 years and contain 16 classrooms an assembly hall an administration block and domestic science hall.
TJ Fitzpatrick TD raises the issue of the derelict site at the Market Square which is earmarked for development by the owners Cavan Posts and Telegraphs. The Parliamentary Secretary Mr Lalor tells Tom Fitzpatrick that planning has been granted for the site and the drawings are being examined by his Department. They are proceeding to build a terminal for the coaxial cable which is being laid from Cavan to Mullingar. When Tom Fitzpatrick tells Mr Lalor that this site is ruining the appearance of the town of Cavan and is in the centre of the town he remarks that the Department are giving the same answers to questions like they have done for the last five years. Mr Lalor agrees to check out the detail.
Sudden death of Cyril Arnold MRCVSI at his residence ‘Carraigdoon’ Latt Cavan at the age of 51 after a long illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. Native of Virginia County Cavan he was son of Timothy MPSI and Mary Arnold Virginia and was educated at the CBS Kells and later Veterinary College of Surgeons Dublin where he qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon in 1938. He practiced in Wexford until posted to Cavan in 1942 where he worked as Chief Veterinary Officer for many years. Later he was appointed Superintendent Veterinary Surgeon Cavan Monaghan Department of Agriculture. He was an expert card player and founder member of Cavan Bridge Club where he excelled in domestic and national competitions in partnership with his wife Nell. He was an outstanding golfer and played off single figures at County Cavan Golf Club where he served in every capacity including Captain. He was a founder member of Cavan Pavilion Club where he excelled at both tennis and badminton. He took a leading part in the famous Pavillion Pantomime where he starred both in front of house and back stage. He was one of Cavan’s best loved and most respected citizens and his loss is felt in every home in the community where he was known by rich and poor. He is survived by his wife Nell children Gwen and Gillian. Cyril was a brother of Doctor WF ‘Billy’ Arnold MO Lough Gowna Richard Daniel Arnold MPSI Arklow Tony Arnold Virginia Kieran Dublin Miriam Arnold MPSI Virginia Mrs Mona Kelly Ballyjamesduff. There was a capacity crowd present in the Cathedral for the removal and funeral Mass with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Anglers Club 1967 President Father J M Byrne Chairman Onslow Bredin Vice Chairman Sean Young Secretary Jim McNally Treasurer Tommy Donohoe Weigh master Johnny Donohoe. Committee Vincent Bartley Norman Cinnamond Surgeon Cullen J Donohoe Father PJ Gargan Michael J Smith Fleming Small and Andy Gilchreest. The meeting passed a motion calling on the Inland Fisheries Trust to supply trout fingerlings to restock Annagh Lake.
Pictured at the Charity Concert in the Town Hall in aid of the Poor Clare Convent Fund are Marty McGlynn Plattermen Brian Coll Plattermen Joe Dolan Drifters Tommy Swarbrigg Drifters and world famous Count Murtini from Castlepollard county Westmeath.
Redhills defeat Crosserlough to at last win the Junior League Championship 3-3 to 1-6 at Breffni Park. After many near misses the Redhill’s men finally win a title as they were defeated finalists in this year’s championship. Crosserlough had the lions share of the play and dominated the game but could not convert their possession to scores with the tenacious Redhills defence always blotting them out. Crosserlough led by 1-4 to 1-1 at half time. Gene Cusack missed two easy free opportunities to draw the game but Hughie McInerney man of the match sprung t life and scored the final point for Redhills who thoroughly deserved this victory after so many disappointments. Scorers for Redhill’s Hughie McInerney 1-1 Paddy McInerney 1-1 Paddy Rennick 1-0 J McInerney and Paddy Maguire 0-1 each. Gene Cusack 0-2 Michael Cusack 1-2 and PV McCabe 0-2.
Dan Treston the famous actor of stage screen and radio is the Adjudicator at Cavan’s 21st Drama Festival in the Town Hall Cavan.
Death of Bridget Ryan Connolly Street at the age of 91. She was relict of Dominick?? Ryan who died some years ago. She was extremely popular with all and was a very charitable and God fearing person making charity her special attribute. There was a good attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to the family burial plot in Cullies cemetery .
Father Charlie Travers gives an outstanding lecture in the series ‘Ireland in the 17th Century at Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne meeting in the Ulster Arms. Father Augustine Leydon also of Saint Patrick’s College will give the lecture ‘Rebellion of 1641’ next week. Dr FPE Smith Chairman Cavan presided.
Father Torlac O Reilly is the Camera man producer and projectionist of the Cavan Boy Scout’s Film Unit’s 1st production ‘Mulligan’s Millions’ which packed out the Town Hall. Many well known characters and landmarks are to be seen in vivid colour and stereo sound.
Cavan Motor Club Smith’s Trophy 1st Joe Kearns and John Quaide in a Fiat 850 2nd Alex Dempsey and Sean McCabe in a Ford Anglia and 3rd Wilfred Bell and Derek Morris in Morris NSU. The course was over 50 mile commencing in Cavan and finishing in Bailieboro.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy E/W Peggy Willock and Carmel McDonald.
March 10th 1967 Derek Morris elder son of JW Morris AMIPHE and Mrs Morris 14 Main Street beside the Ulster Bank graduates with his Domestic Heating degree. Derek served his time with the British Institute of Engineering and Technology and is only one of eight in Ireland to hold this prestigious degree. He was educated at Cavan Number 1 and Cavan’s Royal School and is a well known rugby player and founding member of Cavan Motor Club. He is presently engaged in his father’s plumbing and heating business.
Drumalee beat Ballyhaise 2-6 to 2-3 in the Junior League Divisional final at wet and very blustery Breffni Park. Drumalee made great use of the hurricane in their back in the first half and led by 2-6 to 1-0 at half time. The game was quite the reverse in the second half with Ballyhaise on the attack all through the second half but because of a hard tackling Drumalee defence they were unable to overhaul their rivals as they played with the gale into the town goals. Drumalee Tony Coyle Ray Charles Sean Woods Jimmy Brown Seamus Fay Frankie Walsh Michael Smith Seamus McCauley Joey O Keeffe Micheal Greenan Raymond Carroll Fergus McCauley Donie Fay Paddy Lyons and Eamonn Greenan. Sub Sean Reilly for Sean Woods injured. Enda McGowan Hughie Newman Jim Leonard Tom Plunkett and sub Steve Duggan were outstanding for a gallant Ballyhaise team.
Peter A ‘Big Peter’ Donohoe is married in London at Saint Mary’s and Saint Aidan’s Church Dollis Hill NW2 to Brigid Yorke youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Yorke Kingscourt. Peter is eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs James Donohoe Kilnaleck and brother of the very popular Mrs Josie Sheridan Sub Post Office Cavan. Rev Seamus Hetherton Cavan All Ireland footballer of 1952 officiated at the ceremony. The bride was given away by her brother Michael and her bridesmaid was Carol Parney. Arthur Pursey was Best Man Reception was in the Cavendish Rooms Willsden NW 10.Peter Donohoe won All Ireland medals with Cavan in 1947 when he was the star of the Polo Ground’s win over Kerry and 1948 when Cavan beat Mayo in Croke Park Dublin. He was a sub on the 1952 team who beat Meath in the All Ireland Final.
Matthew Reilly Corfeyhone sells his outlying farm of 20 acres in Rascall for a record price for land of £3,200 to Patrick Maguire Corfeyhone. Eddie O Gorman Main Street was Auctioneer.
D Bradfield Inspector Department of Education Highfield Road Cavan delivers the 3rd lecture in the series of ‘Ireland in the 17th Century’ entitled ‘The Cromwelian Period in Ireland’ at Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne in the Ulster Arms Cavan.
March 17th 1967 Dessie Crossan has a miraculous escape from serious injury when his car leaves the road at Kilnalack School outside of Butlersbridge mounts a ditch into a field where Dessie is thrown through the windscreen. The car was badly wrecked but Dessie emerges with only a broken nose and some bruising after missing several stumps of trees on his descent. Dessie is a native of Cootehill and a popular postman at Cavan Post Office.
‘The Bell Factory’ the latest three act comedy by Joe G Reilly from Drumcrave wins the Aldermann Hugh Lee Cup for ‘The Moonlight Player’s Castletara’ Father Joe Dolan President of the Festival is pictured presenting the Hugh Lee Cup to Joe who was also Producer of the play.
Patsy Sexton aged 28 Redhills is killed in a one man road crash near Arklow on way home from visiting his sister in Douglas Cork on Tuesday night. Patsy was a well known carpenter and lead guitarist with the ‘Serenaders Showband ‘ Belturbet.
Michael Smith of Oakvale having purchased his fleet from Tractamotor’s and Smith’s Garage opens his new Self Drive Car business at Oakvale Service Station. Phone Cavan 347. “ Each customer is assured of personal attention all cars are new models regularly serviced and maintained by our Engineers”
The versatile Nicky Smith son of Dr FPE Smith and Una Smith nee McMullin ‘Bunraskin’ Farnham Street is profiled in this weeks ‘Sport’s Arena’. He has just won the Hospitals and University’s Light Heavyweight boxing championships in London where he represented Ireland. He is the holder of the Irish University’s Cruiserweight Championship and is a former holder of the fastest time in the famous ‘Evening Herald’ Liffey Swim and Leinster and All Ireland record holder. Nicky is a single handicap golfer off 9 at County Cavan Golf Club. He played rugby for Clongowes Wood in the Leinster Senior College’s Cup and is an architectural student at UCD. His father Darragh Smith was also a champion University boxer during his college days.
Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons will take part in the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade down 5th Avenue and later that same evening will top the bill at the world famous ‘Carnegie Hall’ in New York. They will also take in dates I Boston before returning for the last of the Charity Concerts in the Town Hall on ‘Spy Wednesday’. The band will appear on Easter Saturday on the Late Late Show on RTE.
Death of the very popular Bernard McCluskey Farnham Road at the age of 57. He was Superintendent Cavan Quiet and unassuming he was a native of Scotshouse county Monaghan . He is survived by his wife three brothers and one sister. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral with burial later in Scotshouse.
Rev John O Regan brother of the very popular Pat Anglo Celt Proof Reader Swellan Cavan has commenced a child psychology correspondence course in Penshurst New York.
Donal O Morain CEO of Gael Linn is the guest of honour at this week’s Late Late Show at the Cavan Gaelic League. The annual reunion takes place in Farnham Hotel on Saint Patrick’s night.
Newpoint Players from Newry with a mark of 94 sweep the boards at Cavan’s 21st Drama Festival in the well attended Town Hall with their production of the ‘Poker Session’. Joan Cassidy best producer Liam O Callaghan best actor and Thelma Spallen best actress al Newry. Brian Boylan of the Moonlight Players was awarded a silver medal for his role in the ‘Bell Factory’ which won ‘The Alderman Hugh Lee Cup’ Cast Brian Boylan Kathleen Newman Kathleen Gorman Sean Dunne Joe Reilly Tom Boylan Tommie Coyle Kathleen Lyons Bernadette Dunne JJ Lyons and Michael Bourke. Best Set Pioneer Players Navan.
Richard Dickie Mullery has just opened his new workshop at the Mill Rock in College Street. ”Terms moderate valeting service and clean out. First class work guaranteed. Cars and Commercial repairs.
March 24th 1967 Pictured is Frank Brady son of Mr and Mrs Donal Brady Ballyjamesduff winning the College’s Intermediate Championship at ??
Rosemary Smith Ireland’s leading woman driver who won the Cavan Motor Club Rally is pictured with Clerk of the Course Norman Cinnamond who is imparting a bit of local knowledge to the world famous Dublin driver. There were 23 starters and 9 finished the grueling course.
Eileen Lynch 79 Church Street Home Officer for Cavan Branch of the National Council for the Blind and a native of county Kerry tells the AGM that there are now227 blind people in county Cavan. In the last twelve months she paid 1,089 house visits giving 248 lessons in Braille and arts and crafts. She clocked up a total of 12,549 miles on her car during the last twelve month’s work. Doctor FPE Smith President presided and among the distinguished guest at the well attended meeting were Tom Fitzpatrick TD Chairman of Cavan Urban Council Rev George A Millar Church of Ireland Rector Rev WJ Fletcher Presbyterian Church Cavan and Doctor Patrick D Power. The arts and crafts made by Eileen Lynch’s pupils were on display and sold out completely after the meeting.
Andy Breslin Self Drive unveils his new fleet for 1967 containing all Ford Anglia’s pictured outside of Jackson’s Garage with Maurice Jackson and J Lamb Sale’s Manager Jackson’s Garage.
Breffni Variety Group with Mel Doherty leader and producer win the visitor’s prize at the Dundalk Tops of the Town run by the De La Salle Brother’s and sponsored by PJ Carroll and Company Dundalk.
Cavan Tidy Towns 1967 Town Hall. Chairman Dr FPE Smith Vice Chairman Dorie Smith Secretary Dermot Burke Assistant Secretary Eugene Lynch Treasurer Mary Glavey. At the end of the meeting the attendance viewed slides of 50 different centres highlighting improvements Cavan can make in the future.
The proceeds of the Vera Brady Fashion Show in the Town Hall go towards the Holy Rosary Convent Mission Appeal.
PJ O Neill Sports Editor of the Anglo Celt since 1953 and a native of Enniscorthy county Wexford is leaving Cavan to take up the position as Editor of the Waterford Star. A presentation was made by his friends in Cavan both to himself and Mrs O Neill who were extremely popular during their long stay in Cavan. Pictured at the presentation in the County Cavan Golf Club are Brendan Jenkins Captain Mrs O Neill PJ O Neill Tom Hickey DS and Toggy Connolly who was chief organizer.
Ulster fail to make it six in a row going under to Connaught 1-9 to 0-11 points in a thrilling exciting Railway Cup Final in Croke Park Dublin on Saint Patrick’s Day. Connaught led by 1-7 to 0-6 at the interval and this was their first Railway Cup since 1958. Scorers for Connaught Mickey Kearns 1-1 Cyril Dunne 0-4 John Keenan 0-2 and J Corcoran and Pat Donnellan 0-1 each. Ulster’s marksmen Sean O Connell 0-4 M Griffin 0-2 Mickey McLoone Sean O Neill and Joe Lennon 0-1 each. Gabriel Kelly and Ray Carolan were the only two representatives from Cavan on the Ulster team.
Big Tom McBride from Oram former county Monaghan footballer and now country and western star singer is pictured in Cavan Town Hall entertaining the fans at the Mainliner’s recent appearance at the very popular Charity Concerts.
Crosserlough the present county senior champions defeat Mountnuggent to win the 1965 Senior League Championship 1-8 to 0-5 at Breffni Park and so complete their 3 in a row of league titles. Crosserlough led by 0-4 to 0-3 at the interval.
Drumavaddy beat a youthful Cavan Gaels 1-4 to 1-3 in the Junior League at Breffni Park. Team Paddy Blessing J Smith Niall Crowe Richard Cassidy Oliver Malone Oliver Galligan Greg Sheridan Brendan Keaney Oliver Crowe Micheal Galligan J Smith Oliver Cassidy P Murray Teddy O Neill and Michael Walsh. Referee Mick McCarthy.
In a thrilling encounter at Belgium Park Monaghan United the League Champions defeat Cavan Shamrock’s 3-2 in the Top Four semi final before a large crowd at the well appointed central venue. Monaghan United took the lead after only 5 minutes with a great solo goal from Jack Bean but Cavan quickly hit back with two well worked goals from Des Lambert and Dickie Smith after 7 and 9 minutes to leas 2-1 at the interval. Monaghan showed their class in the second half and scored two top drawer goals to lead 3-2 but Shamrock’s came back and laid siege to the Monaghan goal but all to no avail as the heroic home defence stood firm. Cavan Pat Kinsella Frank Lyons and Micheal Smyth formed a good defence while Padge Woods in white sock showed his undoubted class with good support from Dessie Maguire and John O Neill. Des Lambert and Dickie Smith were outstanding in attack and threatened danger every time they gained possession. They got good support from Martin Clarke Gerry Egan and Tony ‘Lofty’ Higgins. Joe Ralph Dundalk was an outstanding referee.
Danny Doyle Brendan Caldwell RTE Connie Lynch Royal Showband Pat Lynch Airchord’s Tony Keeley Graduates Big Tom McBride Jimmy Magee RTE are all pictured at the annual Charity Concerts in the Town Hall in aid of the Poor Clare Convent Building Fund.
On Friday last the Feast of Saint Patrick out National Apostle Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated the 8 am Mass and later presided at the Solemn High Mass at 11:30 celebrated by Father John Maguire with Fathers Benny Maguire deacon and PJ McManus sub deacon. The MC was Father PJ Gargan and Father ABC McGrath was in charge of the Cathedral Choir.. Father John Maguire also celebrated the 10 children’s Mass with Father PJ McManus celebrating the 7:30 pm Mass in Irish. The Palm Sunday ceremonies for Holy Week commenced on Sunday with the blessing of the Palm and reading of the Passion.
Death of Mary Kelly at a young age she was wife of the very popular Captain Stephen Kelly Manager of Provider’s Cavan and Cathedral Road. She had been ill for some time and was extremely popular in the town taking an active part in the Cathedral sodalities. She leaves her husband and a young family of boys and girls. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
PJ Hewlett buys ‘Recess’ Earlsvale Road for £4,300 the property was owned by Rank Ireland Limited. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn was the Auctioneer and Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage.
Cavan Household Association fails to get off the ground on the first meeting with only 14 women turning up to the initial meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall. The aim of the Association is to highlight the escalating costs of food clothes and general essentials. A further meeting is planned in a few weeks.
Bridge N/S Kay Henry and Mrs Gerry Bradley E/W Maura Cullen and Mrs O Sullivan.
92 couples attend the pr marriage course for engaged couples that took place each week in Saint Augustine’s Hall during Lent. Tea each night was provided by the members of the Legion of Mary and Apostolic Society under the direction of the legendary Nurse McManus. Bishop Quinn attended the final meeting when he remarks that the series of meetings are a first step but many more improvements will be introduced in the next series of lectures. Fathers Paddy Morris CC Belturbet JC Young Drumkilly M Brady Aughnasheelin Vincent Duffy Killeshandra PJ Gargan Cavan ABC McGrath Cavan PJ McManus Cavan were among the clergy that spoke during the series of lectures. Dr Tony Farrelly County Physician Dr Finnegan Lisdarn gave some medical advice while Mrs Whitney Drumalee Fergal Molloy Tommy Smith Drumalee and Brendan Murray Cathedral Road gave some general hints.
March 31st 1967 Connie Lynch a native of Ballyjamesduff and formerly Manager of Pat Lynch and the Airchord’s is appointed Manager of the world famous Royal Showband from Waterford.
Bernard Corr Dental Surgeon who suffered the recent death of his wife and a few years ago lost his son Brian in a an aircraft crash at Shannon announces his retirement and plans to sell his landmark house at Farham Street. The Solicitors having carriage are Jack Binchey and Company while PJ O Reilly is the Auctioneer Phone Cavan 284.
The official opening of the Avon Lounge and Grill Bar will take place on Monday April 3rd with Larry Cunningham cutting the tape.
Tipperary man Patrick Ryan NT is elected President of the GAA after a lengthy count of over 4 hours at the GAA annual Congress in Dublin.
Death of the very well known highly popular Edward ‘Ned’ Moore 14 Saint Brigid’s Terrace Cavan at the early age of only 62. Man of great big physique Ned was a gentle giant and always spoke with a lilt and a touch of humour. For many years he was the Commissionaire at the Bachelor’s Ball in the Town Hall. Post man by profession Ned was known for his extreme courtesy and would oblige all his customers with small acts of kindness extremely appreciated by those living in the outlying country areas where the Postman was their only regular contact with the outside world. In the early days and particularly at Christmas it could take anything up to 12 hours to deliver the mail as the postman either walked or cycled the long miles to customers who could be located in remote locations. Ned never minded and always delivered in time. He served in the National Army during the 1939-1945 Emergency. Prominent member of Cavan Slashers GFC afterwards he assisted Junior Club Crubany GFC. He took a great interest in the formation of Cavan Gaels and took the view that the town needed one strong team capable of winning at the highest level in the county. He was a great supporter of the county team and seldom missed a big game in Breffni Park. He is survived by his wife Rose and grown up family in Ireland and England. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery .
Death of one of Cavan’s oldest and most loved characters Thomas ‘Booey’ Farrelly 23 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan. He was an old retainer and spent much of his time helping out in Smyth’s 60 Main Street where he was always treated as one of the family. He was a veteran of World War 1 surviving some of the bloodiest and fierce fought battles in the history of mankind. So great was his trauma that Tommy seldom spoke much of his horrific experiences. Later he became a Post Man in Cavan town and was known throughout the area as one of the most dependable and efficient officers in the trade always getting the mail on time even though he had to walk miles to deliver even one letter. He was related to Michael and Cissie Smyth 2 Saint Phelim’s Place and was always welcome in their household. He is survived by his nephews nieces and many friends including Philip Brady Architect London and Town Hall Street Cavan. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Phelim’ s Hospital Cavan returns thanks to the Abbey Players Cavan featuring Sean McManus Nuala Bornemann Lavey ICA Saint Aidan’s Troop Butlersbridge Saint Patrick’s College led by Father Torlac O Reilly for entertaing the patients and staff over the Easter period.
April 7th 1967 Brendan Coulter CEO of Cavan Mineral Waters is the recipient of a degree following a written and oral examination at the English Association of Soft Drink’s Manufacturers in England. Brendan is the only Irish man to hold this honour and Cavan Mineral Waters are shortly to announce additions to their range of Orange and Kola products. They are manufacturers of the famous Cavan Kola and Ice Cream Soda which are enjoyed by thousands of consumers in Ireland.
Unique pictures on the front page of the Anglo Celt featuring the O Brien family Killynebber and the O Reilly family all boys Drumcrave sons of JG and Agnes O Reilly. Joe is the famous playwright while Michael O Brien the father of the O Brien family is a very well known accomplished actor and brother of Andy NT Crubany. Five members of the O Brien family are Catriona age 8 Kieran and Alita twins aged 9 Barry aged 10 and Ann aged 11. The O Reilly’s include the triplets aged 11 Niall Owen Joseph and 9 year old Gabriel.
Seamus aged 10 and Sean aged 9 sons of Mr and Mrs Gerry Bradley NT Ballyhaise are to appear on RTE television children’s programmes next week.
Pictured at the final series of Charity Concerts in the Town Hall for the present season are Dermot Smith Paddy Lyons Noel Fay Sean Galligan Nuala Bornemann Brian Coll of the Plattermen Jimmy Smith leader of the Mighty Avons Showband Maisie Magee Clare Maloney Moya Maloney The Rave Group Tom Meehan Kenneth Clail Oliver Meehan and Ray Greene Marin O Neill and Sean McManus.
Cmdt Jim Scanlon makes a presentation in the Farnham Hotel to his good friend and college Lieutenant John Murphy NT who is retiring from the Army Reserve. John was the recipient of a gold inscribed watch and later Denn branch FCA presented the very popular John with an inscribed silver salver with a bouquet of flowers for Mrs Murphy. John is the very popular Principal of Denn NS.
Death of George Leinster Wolfe Tone Street at the early age of . Native of Farnham he was a keen dart’s player and for many years was attached to the Commercial Bar team in Bridge Street. Native of Farnham he worked nearly all his life with McCarren and Company Cavan where he was extremely well known and respected by both management and staff. In recent years he suffered from ill health and was lovingly cared for at home by his wife and family. He is survived by his wife Rose sons Oliver and Sean sisters Mrs Sadler and Mrs Dale Farnham and brother Jack Farnham. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral where his work colleagues formed a guard of honour. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated and burial later took place in Cullies cemetery .
D Bradfield District Inspector Department of Education will be guest of honour at the Take Your Pick Show at Cavan Gaelic League where Father Dan Gallogly will preside and all proceedings will be in the native tongue.
April 14th 1967 Benny McManus College Street is pictured with his magnificent brown trout weighing 6 ½ lbs and Father Peter Paul O Reilly with his specimen trout weighing 7 lbs 12 ozs which they caught at ‘The Pleasure House# Killykeen over the Easter period.
McCarren and Company are paying the highest price in Europe for pigs as they offer 280/- or £9 per cwt dead weight for grade A Specials.
Arva win their first title after years of near misses when they surprisingly overcome the reigning Junior Champions Castlerahan 1-7 to 0-9 in the Intermediate League Final at sparsely attended Breffni Park. Very poor spectacle with Arva curbing the threat from county stars John Nallen and Seamus McMahon to lead by 0-7 to 0-4 at the interval.
Cavan Gaels Minor Board 1967 Chairman Brendan Dunne Secretary PJ Carroll Committee Packy McGovern Hugo Cafferty Dennis O Keefe Tommy Smith Drumalee Tommy Hughes Brother Justin and Brother Sylvester.
Death of one of Cavan’s best known and highly respected business men John ‘Jack’ O Reilly Barber Main Street and Connolly Street. He is survived by his wife five sons four daughters brothers and sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery where Father PJ McManus officiated.
Paddy Hanley Acting County Registrar and Senior Clerk in Cavan for many years is taking up a similar post in Tralee Circuit Court county Kerry.. He is being replaced by Bridge Street native Terry Cassidy who served in Cavan town some years ago. Salvador Murphy Assistant District Court Clerk Cavan replaces Terry Cassidy in Naas county Kildare.
Myrtle Henderson nee Black wife of Bob MPSI Church Street presides at the annual general meeting of the District Nursing Association in the Town Hall. Officers for 1967 Chairman Myrtle Henderson Treasurer Kevin Kilduff Secretary Lily Galvin. Committee Benny Hannigan John O Rourke UDC Tom Fitzpatrick TD UDC Dr Hayes Dr PJ Watters Johnny Murray UDC Molly Soden Mrs Mansfield Mrs Thompson Mrs Keaney Mrs Fletcher Mary Reilly and Kathleen Maguire.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mrs Mansfield and Tommy McCormick E/W Carmel McDonald and Peggy Willock.
April 21st 1967 Mary Keogan Tullac Mongan is elected the fist Chairman of Cavan Housewives’ Association at a well attended meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall Cavan.
Jury at High Court in Dublin rules against Bill O Hanlon Creighan in his action against the ESB for alleged negligence contributing to his serious accident at Cullen’s of Swanlinbar on July 1st 1964. Bill claimed that the ESB did not supply the proper length of ladder and he had to borrow a suitable ladder to carry out the repairs and disconnect the mains. He was not supplied either with an adaptor for the purpose of disconnecting the aerial fuse. The Jury found that the ESB were not negligent. Justice Butler gave judgment in favour of the ESB with costs.
Opening sale of pigs at Cavan Livestock Sales next Tuesday.
Donogh O Malley Minister for Education announces that there is to be an amalgamation of Trinity College and UCD giving Dublin one super ‘University of Dublin.’
Death of Robert Morrow 30 Tullac Mongan at Lisdarn Hospital. He is survived by his family brother sister and relatives. Funeral in Saint John’s Church of Ireland was large and representative with burial later in the New cemetery Cavan.
AAU and NACA unite to form BLE Bord Luthchleas Na hEireann-The Irish Athletic Board.
Cavan play National League Champions Longford in the semi final of the Wembley Tournament at Croke Park next Sunday. The winners will play Kerry or Down in the final at Wembley Stadium at Whit.. Seamus Galligan has now replaced Matt McHugh in the Cavan goals and looks like making the position his own after some very fine displays in recent games.
Matthew Connolly Director Connolly’s Chemists presents the prizes for competition at Cavan Photographic Club which will be presented to the member exhibiting the best colour slide and best black and white photograph.
Tony Bogan Cashier in the Hibernian Bank is promoted to a similar position in Dublin after spending 3 ½ years in Cavan. He is replaced by John Holland from the Bray branch of the Hibernian Bank.
April 28th 1967 Mary Veale the well known highly popular owner of Murray’s Bakery Upper Main Street is pictured after she took 3rd place in the Dundalk area finals of the National Cake Making competition sponsored by McDonnell’s of Drogheda. Mary now goes forward to the National Finals in the South County Hotel where the winner will receive an all expenses Continental Holiday for two.
Fred Ryan Secretary of Gorta Ireland is pictured with the hard working Chairman of Cavan Gorta Committee Jimmy Finlay Farnham Street after the film show and lecture given to a capacity audience by Gorta in The Town Hall.
Tops of Bhreifne awards 1967 with S Creamer Adjudicator in the Town Hall. Pictured are Pearl Adams Kingscourt Best Actress Vera Sherlock Kingscourt Best Producer Margaret Cusack Bunnoe Best Actress Rural Brother Ultan Sherlock De La Salle Chairman Father PJ McManus cc President J O Rorke Derrylin best actor rural Rev Thomas Tiernan Derrylin Producer Derrylin Ken Hanna Kingscourt Best Compeer Brendan O Reilly and Paddy Reilly Kingscourt Best Comedians Dermot Smith Producer for Cavan Barmen’s Association special prize. Kingscourt were the overall winners with Abbey Cavan featuring Sean McManus Nuala Bornemann and all star cast.
Donagh O Malley Minister for Education introduces free transport for post primary students. Big promotion for the scheme in this week’s Anglo Celt.
After their disastrous fire of December 1965 Fegan’s led by their charismatic Directors John T Kennedy and Robert J Mackeral reopen their totally refurbished modern store in their signature premises opposite the Convent of the Poor Clare’s in Cavan. “Like the phoenix of old rising from its own ashes, the business premises of Fegan and Company has risen resplendent from the fire that gutted the premises eighteen months ago.” The Architects are Harry O Connell and Company with Smith and O Reilly Contractors Ballyhaise. William Creane is Hardware Manager John Jones and William Foster Household Department. Eric Craig Wholesale and Grocery Manager the very popular Sammy Condon formerly of Byer’s Upper Main Street is Provisions Manager. Billy Downey from Killynebber is of course Yard Manager
Cavan beat Longford 2-10 to 1-12 in the Wembley Semi Final at Croke Park and will play Kerry in the final play off at Breffni Park Cavan after Kerry beat old rival Down 3-8 to 0-8 in the second semi final played at Croke Park Dublin. The winners of the Cavan/Kerry clash will play Galway on June 10th at Wembley Stadium London.
Cavan Gael’s A Minor side beat Belturbet 6-13 to 0-4 in their first outing of the season at Breffni Park. A team of stars with great teamwork and poise. Star of the show was Jimmy Browne who scored 2-5 and Niall O Brien who accounted for 2-4 of the total. Scorers for the Gael’s Jimmy Browne 2-5 Niall O Bien 2-4 T Coyne 1-1 Phil Wray 1-0 Dennis O Keeffe 0-1 and Tom Greene 0-2. Referee Donal Crotty was an excellent official who let the game flow.
Meeting of the newly reformed Cavan Camogie Board in Saint Augustine’s Mrs Paul Conaty presiding. Teams from Castletara Butlersbridge Ballinagh Killygarry Cootehill Cornafean and Cavan affiliated.
Pictured at the well attended opening pig sale at Cavan Livestock Market are E Hanley Rooskey Thomas Brady Junior Miss M Shalvey office staff Paddy Brady Tom Brady senior A Donaldson Contractor and Eamonn Malone Accountant.
Mrs J H Faris best colour slide and Dennis Bradfield best black and white receive their awards from Philip McConnell Chairman of Cavan Photographic Club. The awards were sponsored by Connolly’s Pharmacy The Royal Cavan.
First Cavan Housewives’ Association 1967 Chairman Mary Keogan Vice Chairman S Mulloy Treasurer Mrs W Healy Milséan Bhreifne Secretary Maureen Watters Assistant Secretary Sheila White. Committee Airmid O Hanlon Judy McEntee Kathleen Murray Mrs M O Leary.
Jim Fay will play Michael Breslin senior in the Senior Billiards handicap at Cavan CYMS while Bernard Sharkey will play Peter Donohoe in the junior decider on Sunday next at Cavan CYMS Farnham Street.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kay Henry and Mrs Seamus Caffrey E/W Joan O Hanlon and Maureen Hunt.
Father Torlac O Reilly’s Boy Scout’s Film ‘Mulligan’s Millions’ is a big hit with the capacity attendance of the Cavan Association in Dublin in the Clarence Hotel with Father Dan Breen presiding.
May 5th 1967 Old custom of decorating the entrances to houses and dwellings in Cavan town on the 1st May in honour of the Queen of the May appears to be dying out as only houses in the River Street College Street and Wolfe Tone Street areas were decorated with greens and flowers to welcome in the month of May.
Very Rev Terence Brady PP Lavey represented by Patrick Smith objects at Cavan Circuit Court to the granting of a license to Frank Nannery who intends to open a Restaurant and Public House at Lavey Strand. Father Brady objected on the grounds that the proposed licensed premises were too close to Lower Lavey Church and likely to prove a counter attraction to his flock. Paddy McEntee represented Frank Nannery with instructions from Tom Fitzpatrick TD. The application was adjourned to the next sitting of Cavan Circuit Court.
Andy McEntee Anglo Celt Cavan chief reporter and a native of 57 Main Street and Church Street is elected President of the Cavan Monaghan Meath Louth branch of the National Union of Journalists at the Russell Arms in Navan. J Ryan Drogheda Independent was elected Vice Chairman while David Lawlor of the Meath Chronicle was elected Secretary. Anselem Lovett is the association’s representative on the Irish Area Council.
Sodality of Our Lady based in the Poor Clare Convent Cavan come up with a much appreciate gesture when they offer a free baby sitting service to the overworked mother’s in the town. The Editor of the Anglo Celt hails the move as a gesture in true Christian Charity. All enquiries to Sullivan’s Sweet Shop.
Carmel McDonnell who was two and a half years serving as Town Clerk Cavan Urban Council is promoted to the rank of Staff Officer Cavan County Council. Carmel is daughter of Mrs McDonnell and the late Tommy McDonnell Farnham Street. Brain Johnston Drumliffe Redhills a staff officer in Cavan County Council will take over as temporary Town Clerk Cavan UDC.
Great demand fro the Hugh Gough fishing weekends in Cavan with over 60 UK fishermen arriving at the Farnham Hotel in two luxury Maurice Jackson coaches direct from Dublin Airport. Most of the fishermen were up at 4 am with packed lunches to take 150 lbs of rudd and bream on the Annalee River.
Cavan Bridge Club Friday Mrs O Sullivan and Mrs Kelly N/S Mrs Kelly and Annie McEneneaney. Tuesday N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard E/W Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy.
The newly formed Cavan Swimming Pool committee announce a door to door canvas to elicit support for the project which based on a pool similar to the very popular Longford pool will cost £16,000 of which £8,000 is payable in grants. The balance is available by way of a five year loan from Cavan County Council. The running costs will be £2,000 per annum but again as all of the Secondary schools in the area have committed their support to the project only 1/3 or £700 will come from admission charges to the general public.
May 12th 1967 Harry Lynch is appointed Project and Development officer for Midland Regional Tourism. Aged 29 Harry was educated at Saint Patrick’s College and UCD and holds a degree in commerce. He is married with one child and lives in Mullingar.
County Cavan Motor Club competition sponsored by the Lawn Hotel Belturbet. 1st Wilf Bell and Derek Morris 2nd Willie McCormack and Joe Hill 3rd S McQuade and R Frazer.
Monaghan Town become the first holders of the Jackson Cup as AUL Champions Cavan Meath Monaghan area and the John Mullen Cup as winners of the Top Four competition trophies presented by Ray Griffith and Noel Mallon son of John Mallon at an enjoyable end of season function in the Ulster Arms in Cavan.
Cavan score a facile 2-17 to 2-8 victory over Kerry at well attended Breffni Park where the gate was an impressive £400 in the final play off for a place at Wembley on June 10th where Cavan will play the All Ireland champions Galway for the Gilmartin trophy. Fantastic display by Cavan who ran Kerry ragged despite the Kingdom including many All Ireland medal winners. Cavan led at half time 1-11 to 0-3.
Death of James ‘Jimmy’ McNamara College View at the early age of 54. Member of an old and distinguished Cavan family followed in the family tradition at Connolly Street where he worked as a tailor turning out high class men’s wear. He was known for his great patience and skill and his work was always of the highest caliber pleasing customers from all over a wide area. He fought in the British Army in World War 2 and saw action on the European front as the Allied Troops pushed into Berlin. Noted footballer in his youth he played with both Cavan Slashers an d Crubany being an official of the Club up to its extinction in 1957. Indeed it was the McNamara family led by Poppy Tom and Hugh well known local referee who were the main movers in the controversial move that saw Cavan Gael’s come into life but the old Cavan Harps /Crubany club going out of existence. Good neighbours like Tom Kelly and Bartley Smith bitterly opposed this move. His brother Poppy flew all the way from New York for the funeral. Jimmy McNamara died last week after a long illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. He is survived by his wife sons daughters brothers sisters and grandchildren. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral where Cavan Gael’s formed a guard of honour walking on both sides of the hearse. Burial took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
528 anglers are booked into the Farnham Hotel for angling weekend breaks during the month of June. Last weekend the anglers headed for the River Annalee which was too high with the recent heavy rain and returned to the Farnham many of them opting to go to Breffni Park to view their first game of gaelic football. All of them vowed to return later in the season when conditions should be better.
Pupils from the Poor Clare Covent and the De La Salle School attend Children’s Day in Knock.
Cavan Bridge N/S Father Sean O Reilly and Surgeon PD Maloney E/W Carmel McDonald and Peggy Willock.
Sudden and untimely death of Tommy McCormack 22 Tullac Mongan Cavan and a native of Drumavaddy at the age of 49. He was preparing to go out to work when he became unwell dying a short time later. He was employed as an Electrical Engineer in the Press Room of the Anglo Celt. For many years Tommy was the Projectionist in the Town Hall Arva and Bailieborough cinemas travelling during the War with the proprietor Ned McKiernan on a tandem bicycle to the venues with the films strapped to their backs. Tommy was a genius pure and simple who worked far too hard and tried to please everybody. At weekends he worked in Smyth’s 60 Main Street as an electrical contractor where he took a leading role in the wiring of many houses and churches in the locality. He was a very quiet hard working man whose devotion was to his wife and family. Indeed he always brought some of the children as company on many of the weekend jobs. He was never known to grumble or complain but just gone on with the job working from dawn to midnight and beyond. He was brother of Jimmy McCormack who is the present projectionist in the Magnet Cinema. He is survived by his wife Mary ‘Maisie’ five sons Eamonn Paddy Gerard Jimmy Michael and nine daughters Mary Eileen Margaret Kathleen Anne Bernadette Teresa Jacinta Jacqueline. He was uncle of Teddy and Sean McCormack Anglo Celt. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Matthew’s Cemetery Drumavaddy. Father PJ Gargan officiated and the guard of honour was provided by Tommy’s work colleagues in the Anglo Celt.
May 19th 1967 Garda Inspector Sean F Murray a naïve of Lavey is promoted Superintendent in Westport county Mayo. He has served in Donegal and Mayo prior to his recent promotion.
Mr and Mrs James Reilly Pullamore celebrated the Golden Jubilee of their marriage which took place in Drumlane Parish Church on the 12th of March 1917 with the late Father Francis McGovern CC Staghall officiating. They now have three boys four girls and twenty eight grandchildren. They were each presented with a gold inscribed wristlet watch by their eldest son William on behalf of the family at a private party in the White Horse Hotel Cootehill.
To book seats on the Legion of Mary pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday contact Luke Fitzpatrick Killygarry Seamus Lane Post Office Butlersbridge Mary Young Newsagent Upper Main Street Mrs Tommy Reilly ‘The Regal’ . Invalids fare £1 including lunch adults 17/6 children 10/- advised to bring flask and sandwiches.
John Sheanon well known Butlersbridge footballer will be the recipient of a presentation at a Ceilidhe in Saint Aidan’s Hall Friday 23rd May 1967 on the occasion of his emigration to Canada. John was one of the stars of the Butlersbridge county Junior success of 1963 and played on the County Minor team in 1960.
John Nallen the well known Mayo Galway Meath and now Cavan star who led Castlerahan to Junior championship honours in 1966 will join up with Cavan and Ulster legend Ray Carolan on a trip to take part in the Cardinal Cushing games in Boston USA.
Jimmy O Donnell well known Cavan footballer is the recipient of a number of presentations from his club mate’s at Saint Mary’s Granard who won the Longford County Senior Championship for the first time in 25 years in 1966. Jimmy is leaving on promotion in the Ulster Bank where he has been employed for a number of years to the Drogheda branch.
Jim Fay and Michael Breslin Senior are pictured after Jim just pipped Michael in the Billiard’s Handicap at Cavan CYMS.
Death of the very popular well known Patrick Smith Pullamore at an advanced age. He is survived by his sons daughters and grandchildren. Father PJ McManus CC officiated at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
John Sharkey the very popular circulation manger of Cavan’s Anglo Celt is appointed Cavan/Monaghan representative on the National Graphical Association. John is a vey well known member of the Cavan county team back room staff.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kathleen Brady and Maura Cullen E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
As Cavan Boy Scout’s Band fold a meeting is being urgently called with a view to forming an alternative boy’s accordion band in Cavan. New uniforms and instruments will be urgently needed and a house to house collection will start next week. Chairman Gerry Maguire Vice Chairman Dr Brian Galligan Secretary Micheal Smyth Assistant Secretary Paddy O’Reilly Treasurer Michael Geoghegan Honary Auditor Brian Coleman Bandmaster John Donohoe. Committee Mick Smyth Senior 60 Main Street Jim Scanlon Tommy Reilly ‘The ?Regal’ John O Rourke UDC John Walsh HL Smyth Teddy McCormack Maurice Jackson UDC and Seamus Fox. The subscription for each member is 1/- per annum more than one member of family in band the shilling will suffice. The committee are appealing for young boys who were members of the now defunct Boy Scout’s Band to join up. The Boy Scout’s committee led by the industrious and highly talented Father Torlac O Reilly feel that band activities were interfering with scouting in the town.
May 26th 1967 Cavan Post Office and its derelict site at the Market Square are raised again in Dail Eireann by Tom Fitzpatrick TD with Mr PJ Lalor Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Post’s and Telegraphs telling the Cavan deputy that things have moved on from studying the technical drawings and sketches which have now been approved and steps are being taken to soon apply for Planning Permission. Mr Lalor estimated that all things going according to plan the construction could start in twelve to eighteen months.
Liam Coyle eldest son of Mr and Mrs JJ Coyle is home on holiday from the USA where he emigrated just three years ago. He is a former playing member of Ballinagh GFC. He did his National Service and served with the USA Army in Korea.
TJ Maher who is running for the Presidency of the NFA tells Cavan farmers that he will negotiate a good deal with the Government for the beleaguered farmers who are rapidly becoming the poor relation in Irish society. The President Elect told a packed Ulster Arms that under him they would build a bigger better more forward looking NFA than ever before. Cavan NFA 1967 President Myles A Smith Chairman Benny Donohoe Vice Chairman P Tuite Secretary P Reilly Lurgan Belturbet Treasurer WF Foster Ballinagh.
Cavan play Derry in their first Ulster Junior final since 1962 in Dungannon. Team Seamus Galligan Mullahoran Andy McCabe Crosserlough Hughie Newman Ballyhaise Enda McGowan Ballyhaise Dennis King Crosserlough Paddy Smith Mullahoran Brendan Murtagh Kingscourt Sean Byers Crosserlough V O Reilly Bailieborough Micheal Greenan Drumalee Fergus McCauley Drumalee Steve Duggan Ballyhaise Seamus McMahon Castlerahan and Sean Masterson Cornafean. Subs J Brady Castlerahan M O Reilly Killeshandra Frank Glancy Cavan Gael’s E Kelly Virginia. Malachy McMahon from Tyrone will have charge of the whistle.
“Cavan V Galway at the Empire Stadium and Sport’s Arena Wembley London on June 12th . Flights leaving on Friday June 11th returning on Sunday evening June 13th 1967 book now last few seats costing £14-8-0 at John McGinnity Travel Agent Bridge Street.
Corpus Christi at Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated the 8 am . Father Torlac O Reilly was the principal celebrant of the 11:30 Solemn High Mass with Fathers Ray Brady deacon and PJ McManus sub deacon, Father Patrick J Gargan was MC. Father ABC McGrath conducted the outstanding Cathedral Choir while playing the organ. Father PJ McManus celebrated the 10 am children’s Mass. The procession around the town following the 7:30 worker’s Mass had to be curtailed to the Cathedral ground’s due to threatening rain.
James J Dolan celebrates the Mass in honour of Saint John Baptist De La Salle in the Cathedral where the entire school paraded to Mass led by the De La Salle Flagelot Band. Late the boys were entertained in the school by the brothers and given a free day.
New Galway/Belfast Express via Cavan to be introduced by CIE and Ulsterbus from June 12th 1967. The journey will take a total of 5 ½ hours and will stop in Cavan for refreshments and passengers for thirty five minutes.
Fergal Maloney 26 Highfield Road sells his home to Frank Milner Cavan Post Office for £3,000. JJ Kiernan Upper Fitzwilliam Square had carriage and once again Brian Murphy was the Auctioneer.
Breffni Boys Band Committee mount an intensive door to door collection to defray the cost of instruments and uniforms for the new band which will replace the famous Boy Scout’s Band in Existence for over fifteen years.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Nell Arnold and Mr Jim Hearn E/W Mrs Maureen McDonald and Mrs Maura Maloney
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals formed in Cavan President Brother Ultan Sherlock Vice President Bob Henderson Treasurer Secretary Mrs Doreen Lord. Pet Show arranged for Town Hall on July 1st while and an inspector appointed by the committee will attend local marts in the area.
“Pedigree Prams Folders Carricribs and all nursery furniture now available at Smyth’s 60 Main Street Phone 88. HP Terms arranged.”
Mr and Mrs Jack Smallhorne Coleman Road Cavan thank all those who contributed to the erection of a monument to their beloved only son Paddy who died on the 23rd July 1966 at New Inns. They would particularly like to thank their good friend John O Connor Monumental Sculpture for the manner in which he executed this magnificent tribute to their late son Paddy.
June 2nd 1967 Three sets of twins born at Cavan’s Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn all within forty eight hours.. Nurse Anna Donnolly is pictured holding Emmanuel and Ann Marie Harton twin son and daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Harten Carnagh Loughduff. Nurse Mulloy is holding Collette and Margaret Cassidy twin daughters of Richard and Margaret Cassidy Highfield Road Cavan and Nurse Fitzpatrick is holding Deirdre and Marie Watters twin daughters of Dr and Mrs PJ Watters Farnham Road Cavan..
For the first time in many years the population of the Republic of Ireland shows a nett gain of 65.661 or 2.30% on Census Night April 17th 1966. The population of the Republic is now 2,884,002.
Saint Patrick’s College Sports 1967 held in glorious sunshine are extremely well organized with all events being run off in a smooth seamless manner to the pleasure of the competitors and the large crowd of visitors. Senior 100 Yards JJ Hopkins 2nd P McGinley and 3rd Pearse Gilroy 220 yards JJ Hopkins 440 yards Pearse Gilroy 2nd Michael Brady and 3rd P McGinley 1 mile Frank Brady 2nd P Gibney 3rd Fergus McCauley.
Dayboy’s Race Pat Timmons 2nd D Hickey and 3rd P McMahon. Bicycle Race Padraig Caffrey 2nd Tom Meehan and 3rd Brendan Harding. Wheelbarrow Micheal Harding and T Shields. Sack Race Damien Farrell. Obstacle Race Raymond Reilly and Jerry Higgins. Father’s Race 1st Brendan Dunne 2nd P Coyle and 3rd Mr Hopkins. Overall best athlete once again is Pearse Gilroy but this time on a toss of a coin form J Hopkins after both athletes accumulated the same number of points.
Cavan Juniors beaten in Ulster Final 2-8 to 0-4 after enjoying 45 minutes of territorial advantage in mud bath at Coalisland against a very fit and accurate Derry who prospered with their small share of possession. On a dreadful day for football the pitch in Dungannon was rules as unplayable and the teams and the very small number of supporters travelled on to Coalisland. On paper this was a very strong Cavan team who just did not play as a team having impressed in their victories over Monaghan and Antrim on their way to the final. Sean Byers at centre field was the only player to emerge with his reputation intact and kept going all through even when those around him had surrendered to mediocrity. Scorers for Derry Colm McGuigan 2-0 Mickey Niblock 0-3 Frank O Loan 0-2 Eamonn Coleman 0-1 P McGuinness and P Quinn 0-1 each. Micheal Greenan Fergus McCauley Frank Glancy and Seamus McMahon 0-1 each replied for Cavan. Derry led by 0-4 to 0-1 at half time but Cavan collapsed like a pack of cards in the second half.
The Beatles are expected to have their biggest hit ever with the release of ‘Sergeant Peppers Lonely Heart Club’ which features over well known world personalities on the cover. The LP combines memorable sing along numbers with outstanding musical virtuosity.
Death of Patrick Ruddy Glasdrummond Poles. He is survived by his wife Margaret brother neighbours relatives and friends. There was a large attendance at the funeral and removal from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Bernard Brady 37 College Street at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital . He is survived by his brother aunts nephews nieces neighbours and a large circle of friends. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Twenty teams entered for the prestigious McGinnity Cup and £30 promoted by Cavan Shamrock’s in Tierquin Park.
June 9th 1967 Joseph Mullery brother of the late Stan senior is home on holidays from Brisbane Australia. He emigrated in 1922 and was an outstanding member of Cavan’s 5th Northern Division Old IRA. He was later interred in Ballykinlar and Belfast. His old friend Paddy Smith now living in Brisbane sends his best wishes to all his friends in Cavan.
New development plan for Cavan being compiled will mean that motorists leaving Cavan will be asked some simple questions in order to evaluated the areas of future investment in the town.
Death of John Lee late of Breffni Terrace. He emigrated over 40 years ago after beginning life as a messenger boy in Cavan’s Anglo Celt office. His remains were flown home for burial with Mass in the Cathedral followed by interment in Cullies cemetery. He is survived by his wife and family.
Sudden death of Bernard Corr BDS Farnham Street after suffering a long tedious illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. He had been in failing health for the last few months and his death is a great shock to the community in the town. A native of Legaginny Ballinagh he was resident in Cavan 39 years. He was a past president of Saint Patrick’s Past Pupils and had also served as an officer of the Union for many years. He was a former member of Cavan Urban District Council. He was an outstanding dental surgeon and his patients came from all classes and creeds over a wide area where he had a first class reputation. He was predeceased some months ago by his wife Dr Maura Corr and his son Brian a Lieutenant in the Air Corps who was killed in an air crash at Shannon some years ago. He is also survived by three brothers Father Larry Corr PP Virginia John F Corr Cavan County Council Loughan Moynalty county Meath Patrick J Corr New York sister Mrs Margaret O Reilly Virginia. He was uncle of Father Peter Smith CC Maudabawn Rev Jack Corr and Rev Finbar Corr New York. He was cousin of Rev Larry Corr PP Kilmore. His brother Rt Rev Monsignor Michael Corr was known as ‘The Fighting Chaplain and took a leading part in World War 1 and died only on October 1966/ Family friend Father ABC McGrath received the remains at the Cathedral where the funeral Mass was celebrated by Father Peter Smith with Father McGrath again officiating at the burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of the very well known extremely popular Major JN Purden at his home Lodge Park Freshford county Kilkenny at the early age of 68. He was resident at Cloverhill for many years and was internationally known as a top breeder of Hereford cattle. He took an active part in the 1914-1918 War and was injured in combat always walking with a pronounced limp. A man of striking good looks and physique he was a member of Belturbet Clones and Cavan Show Societies and took a leading role in their organization each year. He was one of the leading Hereford exhibitors at the RDS and was known throughout Great Britain and Europe as a breeder of the highest quality. In latter years since he moved to Kilkenny he was a leading member of Kilkenny Show Society and displayed the Champion Bullock at the most recent show. He is survived by his wife JEM Cheene Weelbrook Freshford county Kilkenny.
Father Felim Kelly welcomes the legendary ‘Girl from Donegal’ Bridie Gallagher back to Kilmainhamwood where she set a new Irish record of 7,000 patrons flocking to see her on her last visit. Father Kelly and Bridie are seen planting a tree to commemorate the event during her recent visit to Kilmainhamwood.
Israel claims total victory in whirlwind 6 Day War. They claim to have completely routed the Arab adjoining nations including Egypt reopened the Gulf of Aquba and captured the entire old city of Jerusalem. Israel took control of a wife sector of Arab territory ranging from the West Bank of the River Jordan to the Suez Canal. In addition Israeli Chief of Staff Major General Rabin announced that Jericho had fallen to his troops. After the onslaught Egypt and the adjoining Arab States were in deep shock and fear as their troops withdrew before the onslaught. As the United Nations move in t keep the peace after six days of battle, Israel is in control of three bitter adversaries Egypt Syria and Jordan but must now work with the United Nations to work out how to control such a hostile population.
June 16th 1967 James V Halton born in Cavan town in 1895 son of Mr and Mrs T Halton Owen Roe Terrace. He is a former employee of the Anglo Celt where he worked in the compilation and printing of the Register of Electors. He is back in Cavan on holiday from his home in Saint Catherine’s Ontario Canada. He was last here in 1947 and is a veteran of the USA army of the 1914-1918 War. He has 6 daughters 1 son and 25 grandchildren.
Father Patrick Marron Cavan Kieran Scott Cootehill and Terence Lynch Lavey are all ordained priests at the Cathedral of the Assumption in Carlow. Father Pat Marron was educated at the Poor Clare’s De La Salle and Saint Mary’s College Dundalk where he said his first Mass in the College Chapel on Monday. He will minister in the Diocese of San Antoine Texas USA and is son of Michael and Martha Marron Cootehill Road Cavan. Father Kieran Scott was educated in Saint Michael’s School Cootehill and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and will minister in Paterson New Jersey. Father Scott celebrated his fist Mass in Saint Michael’s Cootehill on Monday last. Terry Lynch is son of Mary and the late John Lynch Mullaghmagavin Stradone and was educated at Knocknagilla and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. He will minister in Tucson Arizona USA and celebrated his first Mass in Saint Dympna’s Upper Lavey on Monday.
Cavan Gardening Competition sponsored by the UDC. Zone 1 Patrick Smith 14 Saint Patrick’s Terrace Swellan 2nd Henry Coyne Saint Phelim’s Place 3rd Mrs B McGrath Saint Phelim’s Place. Zone 2 William Sheridan 13 Saint Brigid’s Terrace 2nd Patrick ‘Lofty’ Higgins Saint Brigid’s Terrace and 3rd Edward Maguire Saint Brigid’s Terrace. Zone 3 Mrs B Egan 18 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan 2nd Seamus Fay 19 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan 3rd John O Rourke 3 Saint Aidan’s Cavan. Each winner received a plaque and share of £30 prize money. Tom Fitzpatrick TD Chairman congratulated all who participated with the Vice Chairman Paddy Conaty asking could such a successful scheme be extended t the private houses in the town.
Outstanding display by Cavan as they catch overhaul and eventually beat the All Ireland champions Galway 1-11 to 1-10 in a scintillating performance bringing back memories of the glory days of old at Wembley Stadium London. The game was witnessed by up to 20 million who tuned into BBC1 and was also carried by RTE in Ireland. A record attendance of over 30,000 saw a glorious display from two well matched fit teams displaying al that is best in gaelic games. Ray Carolan who just arrived from Boston where he was engaged with John Nallen in the Cardinal Cushing Games was outstanding for Cavan until he tired towards the end of the game played at break neck speed and combination by both sides. Galway led by 0-8 to 1-4 at half time. . Micheal Greenan receiving from Ray Carolan sent a pin point pass to Charlie Gallagher who placed John Joe O Reilly who punched home to the Galway net for the crucial score in the first half. Michael O Gorman a native of Castleblayney and owner of the Gresham Ballroom in Holloway Road is seen presenting his magnificent trophy to Cavan captain Charlie Gallagher.
Cavan Gael’s led by Olive Galligan win the County Minor League Cup beating Mullagh 3-6 to 1-7 in a tight hard fought dour game never reaching expectations at Breffni Park on Tuesday last. The Gaels defence was brilliant with Paddy Blessing very little to do showing class every time he was called on. Flame haired Oliver Galligan was man of the match at centre half while John McNamara was superb at full back. Oliver Malone and Oliver Crowe sound wing backs with Joe Gilmartin and Martin Fitzpatrick lending great support at wing half. Tom Greene and Dominic Twoomey dominated all through at midfield with their high fetching and long accurate deliveries to their forwards a feature. Jimmy Browne was the outstanding attacker with great skill and link up play with the other forwards a feature of his outstanding display. Tony Coyne a bustling full forward was always dangerous in procession while the great Michael ‘ Max’ McDonald used his height strength and considerable shills to good effect and is now a cert for selection to Cavan county team. Niall O Brien and Phil Wray were always dangerous. Team Paddy Blessing Oliver Crowed John McNamara Joe Gilmartin Martin Fitzpatrick Oliver Galligan captain Oliver Malone Dominic Twoomey Thomas Greene Niall O Brien Michael ‘Maxie’ McDonald Jimmy Browne Philip Wray Dennis O Keeffe and T Coyne. Referee Brian O Reilly.
Meeting in Farnham Hotel with a view to forming a Rugby Club in Cavan is adjourned after Michael Drysdale is elected Chairman and Philip Goldrick a manager in May Robert’s is elected Secretary/Treasurer. Philip Gillick says he has already been on to the Ulster Branch who have promised support for the new venture and appeals to all those with an interest in forming a rugby club in Cavan to attend the next meeting in the Farnham Arms Hotel.
Death of the well known very popular Sarah Gaffney Crimlin at the residence of the Lyndsey family Clonogonnell Cavan. Dean Turkington and Rev George A Millar officiated at the large and representative funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to Kilmore churchyard.
The very popular Garda William ‘Bill’ Gaffey retires after 43 years loyal and distinguished service to the Force, He joind the Garda in 1924 and was stationed in Monaghan and transferred to Cavan town 24 years ago. He was a courteous and efficient officer of great power and strength. He has the best wishes of everybody in the community for a long and happy retirement. Superintendent E McCague on behalf of his colleague in Cavan Garda Station made a presentation to Garda Gaffey before his retirement.
Show jumping at Drumbar House by the recently formed Midlander’s on their first ever visit to Cavan. Sideshows for all the family.
Bridge Club N/S Maureen Cullen and Kathleen Brady E/W Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy.
June 23rd 1967 Bishop Austin Quinn ordains four young men to the priesthood at the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Rev Thomas McKiernan Corlesmore House Fintan McKiernan Kilnavart Ballyconnell Gerard Finegan 71 Upper Main Street Cavan Sean Kellegher Drumhaldry Ballyconnell. Father Finegan is ordained for the Diocese of Saint Augustine’s in Florida while the three others will serve in the Diocese of Kilmore. A contingent of Boy Scouts formed a guard of honour as the priests were leaving the Cathedral. Father Finegan has been an active member of the Cavan 2nd CBSI Troop for over 15 years.
The Anglo Celt together with all the other local titles shoots up to 9d with many people swearing that they will never buy the old rag again! The Drogheda Independent Meath Chronicle Northern Standard Dundalk Democrat and Argus all follow suit.
Kathleen Leddy aged only 11 wins the overall ballad singing contest at the Cavan Fleadh in Killeshandra while her sister Anne 17 who was second in Killeshandra wins the All Ireland Open Ballad Singing and An Tostal Cup in Drumshanbo.
Childr4en’s Pet Show in the De La Salle School by kind permission of Brother Ultan Sherlock Principal on Saturday the 8th of July 1967. Entry forms available at McGinnity’s Young’s Black’s Bridge Street and George Fegan’s.
Cavan very lethargic in 2-12 to 2-8 win over an impressive Antrim team at Casement Park in the 1st round of the Ulster Championship in Casement Park Belfast. They now play the winners of Monaghan or Tyrone in the semi final on July 9th in Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones. This was a complete contrast to their dazzling performance at Wembley when they impressively accounted for the All Ireland champions Galway. Cavan led 1-7 to 1-6 at the interval. Scorers for Cavan Charlie Gallagher 0-8 Philip Murray 1-1 Steve Duggan 0-2 and John Joe O Reilly Micheal Greenan 0-1 each.
Jimmy Magee All Stars are back in Cavan to play and All Ireland Selection in aid of the Our Lady of Lourdes Ballyconnell Building Fund at Breffni Park where Micheal O Hehir and Liam Campbell of RTE will deliver the commentary and an Taoiseach Jack Lynch will throw in the ball. There will be an all star cabaret and dance later in the Sport’s Centre.
“The final tribute in art memorial in limestone granite or marble. Frank O Neill Monumental Sculpture beside The Dew Drop Inn. Write or phone Cavan 246 for illustrated brochure.
Death of one of Cavan and Monaghan’s greatest Gael John Sexton Caretaker Breffni Park at the age of 68. He played with Cavan Slashers for many years winning senior county championship medals with Cavan and Monaghan in 1930 when he lined out for the Farney men in the All Ireland Final against Kerry. He played in the famous All Ireland semi final in Tralee in 1925 when Cavan were controversially ousted by Kerry. He later served as a referee and County Board Official for many years. He was a member of the Irish Army based in Cavan and Monaghan and retired with the rank of Company Sergeant. He took and an active part in the War of Independence and was a well known member of Cavan Old IRA, John was employed as a Night Time Telephonist and no matter what the emergency John was always able to rise to the occasion connecting customers to their destination in the dead of night and in record double quick time. His courtesy and obliging nature were hall marks of this great man. John Sexton is survived by his wife Agnes sons Michael Sean Brendan a Garda Sergeant in Quinn county Clare daughters Maureen Phyllis and Josephine. He was a brother of the well known Michael Sexton Inspector Department of Posts and Telegraphs Mullingar. The coffin was draped in the Tricolour and his colleague in Cavan Old IRA under Cmdt Sean Sheridan formed a guard of honour both at the Cathedral and in Killygarry where a last volley of shots were discharged in his honour with Post Man John P Smith sounding the last Post on the trumpet. Father PJ McManus officiated both in the Cathedral and in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan play Fermanagh in the opening round of the Ulster Minor Championship in Irvinstown and are quietly fancied to take the title this year. Team Paddy Blessing Cavan Gael’s Paddy Smith Mullagh T Smith Lavey John McNamara Cavan Gael’s T Brady Mullahoran Olive Galligan Cavan Gael’s Frankie Dolan Templeport Frank Tynan Mullagh Sean Kellett Virginia Micheal ‘Moucher’ Galligan Cavan Gael’s Dominick Twoomey Cavan Gael’s Pearse Gorby Belturbet Tony Dunne Cavan Gael’s Eamonn Cusack Crosserlough and Johnny Browne Cavan Gael’s. Subs G Murtagh Kingscourt J Sherlock Kingscourt N Coyle Mountnuggent Niall O Brien Cavan Gael’s V Maguire Lavey Thomas Greene Cavan Gael’s Joe Dillon Kingscourt Michael Cusack Crosserlough Paddy Reilly Cavan Gael’s and A Stafford Mullagh.
Father Gerard Finegan 71 Main Street son of Joe and Mary Finegan nee Rogers celebrates his first Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim where he was baptizes on the 2nd January 1943. Father Finegan administered his first blessing to the packed congregation . He is a former Cavan county minor footballer member of Cavan Gael’s and Cavan Boy Scout’s. Father Finegan is a well known card player in the area and excels at 25 Whist and a modest game of Poker. He is an only son and has four sisters Mary Aíne Katherine Brigid and Josephine. His father Joseph who is a native of Banahoo is a well known Hardware Merchant and Funeral Undertaker while his mother May who hails from the Ballinrobe area of county Mayo worked in Con Smith’s Public House before her marriage. Gerard was born on the 1st January 1943.
Vandals spoil the fun for thousands at Annagh Lake as they attack parked cars and interfere with other people’s property. The owners the Bartley family who are highly tolerant have issued a warning that further outbreaks of violence will lead to them locking the gates to deny entry to one and all.
Michael Geoghegan Treasurer and Brian Coleman Auditor issue the report that shows that the recent door to door collection of all houses in the town yielded a very impressive £154-15- which will go towards equipping the Band. Further collections will be taken up in Longford where they appear next week end and Clones where they will supply the music for the Ulster Semi Final between Down and Donegal.
June 30th 1967 Ethna Reilly Tedeehan is crowned ‘Arva Show Queen in Saint Patrick’s Hall Arva on Friday last and goes forward to the four county final in September .
Presentation to Dr PJ Watters in the Farnham Hotel who is leaving Cavan where he was Assistant County MOH to take up a similar appointment in Laois. Pictured are Dr A Cassidy Ballyjamesduff Dr and Mrs PD Power Cavan County MOH Dr Tony Farrelly County Cavan Physician and Dr and Mrs PJ Watters Assistant County MOH Cavan.
Presentation to Archdeacon Canon HW Shire on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of his ordination in Cloverhill Hall. The presentation was made by Mrs G Whyte Venables on behalf of the Parishioners.
Hollywood actress Jayne Mansfield who recently toured Ireland in cabaret is killed when the car she and three others who were also killed were travelling in was in collision with a tractor in the early hours of June 29th 1967 . Her three children survived with minor injuries. At Easter Jayne Mansfield and her popular cabaret toured Ireland where in Kerry Bishop Moynihan asked people not to attend the show in Tralee. The Dean of Kerry Monsignor John Lane condemned the entertainment in the strongest possible terms calling it a possible occasion of spiritual harm’. On arrival at Dublin Airport Jayne Mansfield explained that their” set comprised of comedy song and satire and if it is a matter of low cut dresses I have other dresses in my wardrobe”!
Cavan County Council elections Cavan Electoral area. Electorate 10,188 quota 988. First Count AJ O Brien outgoing 1,105 elected Paddy Conaty Fianna Fail 1,069 outgoing elected JC Lord outgoing 883 later elected Matthew O Reilly Clann Na Poblachta 802 later elected J Cassells Fine Gael 700 later elected Vincent Bartley Fianna Fail 614 later elected F McCarron Fine Gael 560 Packy Dinneny Fine Gael 556.
Cavan Urban Council Elections 1967 Tom Fitzpatrick TD 325 Paddy Conaty Fianna Fail 137 Timmy Murphy Fianna Fail 135 Maurice Jackson Independent 119 Johnny O Rourke Labour 98 Maura Baxter Fine Gael 88 Tom O Connor Labour 77 John Murray Fine Gael 75 elected Benny Cafferty Fine Gael 72 elected Joe McGovern Clann Na Poblachta 60 elected Mary McDonald Fianna Fail 58 Richard Cassidy Sinn Fein 45 Kenneth Simpson Fianna Fail 35 Seamus ‘Ba’ Fay Labour 33 and Jim Fay Fianna Fail 29.The number of seats nine contested by fifteen candidates valid poll 4,386 quota 139.
Cheques presented to charities following the conclusion of the highly successful charity concerts in the Town Hall during Lent. Poor Clare’s £155 Red Cross £77-10-0 Cavan CYMS £77-10-0. A further cheque was presented to the Poor Clare Building Fund proceeds of the Charity Football Match in Breffni Park and dance in Sport’s Centre which amounted to £410. Thanks is due to Tommy McCormick who gave the Sports Centre free of charge and the Navak Showband who also gave their services free. Pictured are Michael Smyth Secretary Tom McKenna Treasurer Paddy O Reilly Cavan CYMS Tommy Goldrick Cavan Red Cross Brian Sullivan Sergeant Peter Coogan and Michael Smyth Saint Phelim’ s Place.
Even after the tonic of an eight point early lead Cavan’s challenge falls apart in disastrous Ulster Minor first round clash against Fermanagh going down by 5-5 to 3-5 after being level 2-2 each at the interval. Cavan after a decent first half collapsed in the face of an avalanche of scores from Fermanagh in the second half led by man of the match Fran Roofe. John McNamara Dominic Twoomey Eamonn Cusack and Johnny Browne were the only Cavan players who played up to expectations.
Ina Hickey wins Kathleen Murray’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club.
Death of Charles Gorman Drumbo. Survived by his 3 daughters 1 sister and mother in law. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery. Very well known personality he was an outstanding farmer being extremely helpful to all neighbours and friends particularly in times of trouble and hardship. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Among the galaxy o stars from Loreto Commercial Course are Pauline Cullen Swanlinbar who gained positions in Cavan County Council The Agricultural Institute and Service’s Engineering Phyllis Kerrigan Lisreagh VHI Cavan County Council Kay Mullery Town Hall Street Cavan 1st Place Dublin Corporation Arnott’s and Company. Pat McFeeley Earlsvale Road Cavan Dublin Corporation and Irish Agricultural Wholesale Society Madeline O Brien Crubany Cavan ESB Helen Sheridan Ulster Bank ESB Dublin Corporation Cavan County Council Terri O Sullivan Main Street Cavan Guinness Cavan County Council Urney Chocolates. Pictured at Loreto College are the graduating members of the Commercial Course Terri O Sullivan Main Street Cavan Rosaleen Boylan Crosserlough Rosemary O Reilly Cornafean Helen Sheridan Norma O Rourke Crossdoney Miriam Ross Mullingar Yvonne Cowen Ballinagh Nuala Brady Mullahoran Pauline Cullen Swanlinbar Winifred Keaney Donegal and Phyllis Kerrigan Lisreagh Cavan.
Margaret M O Connell applying on behalf of her husband Harry BE is granted a license to sell intoxicating drink at Cavan Circuit Court in respect of their premises at Derragarra Upper Butlersbridge by Judge PN Ryan.
Very successful blood transfusion session organized by Cavan Red Cross in conjunction with the Irish Blood Transfusion Board sees 536 donation of one pint of blood each in the Protestant Hall with many donors winning Gold Pelicans which are being sent out in the post.
Thomas Leonard Todd is conferred with his B.Sc at Queens’ University Belfast. Aged 20 he is son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Todd Belfast and grandson of Mr and Mrs Eugene Leonard Stragelliffe.
Dr PJ Watters sells his residence at Farnham Road Cavan to S Gunn Killeshandra with Alfred Myles Smith having carriage of sale.
Charlie Corr sells his very desirable bungalow at Latt Cavan to Pat McHugh Cathedral Road for £4,500. Jack Binchey Solicitor had carriage and Brian Murphy was the Auctioneer.
Annual outing of Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne this year will be to Fore where they will be escorted by Very Rev P Cuffe PP and later the party will travel on to the historical town of Trim where they will be met and escorted by Mrs M Cooney Meath Archaeological Society.
July 7th 1967 Danny Brady son of Danny and Julia Brady Middletown Loughduff becomes the youngest member of Cavan County Council when he is elected for the first time to Cavan County Council at the head of the poll in the Ballyjamesduff electoral area. Danny is a well known Mullahoran and Cavan footballer and a member of the current squad.
Big changes at the De La Salle School as Brother Sylvester who replaced the legendary Brother Cyril only last year as the brother in charge of football development in the school is transferred to Johannesburg South Africa. He was a keen football and athletic coach developing a team for under age competition in both athletics and gaelic football. Brother Sylvester was also in charge of the servers and choirmaster of the Boy’s Choir. A presentation was made to him before his departure by the Pat Pupil’s Union President Thomas ‘Toggy’ Connolly. Pictured are Timmy Murphy Treasurer Toggy Connolly Brother Sylvester and Thomas M Gilroy.
Death of the well known highly respected Christina ‘Chrissie’ Foster Market Square after a long illness borne with great courage dignity and resignation to the Will of God at the Surgical Hospital Cavan at a comparatively young age. She was sister of Marona and they ran the very successful Foster’s Newsagents in the Market Square. Not only did they sell papers and magazines but high class cigarettes tobacco and confectionery. They were booking agents for all the big events in the Town Hall including Cavan Drama Festival of which Christina was a founder member in 1945 The Foster’s were natives of the Tullyvin area but set up their shop many years ago in the Market Square. It was a calling house for GAA and Church personalities and they were entertained in the adjoining kitchen where they could join in the banter with the many customers. Opened every morning after the 7 o clock Convent Mass they remained open until 10 every night seven nights a week. Chrissie was very religious and a very staunch supporter of the Sodalities in the Cathedral. She was a great supporter of the Cavan County team and one of her regular callers was the famous H L Smith Secretary of the Cavan County Board. There was a packed attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with a good turn out of clergy. Burial later took place in Saint Brigid’ cemetery Killygarry.
Parting tribute to their trainer Brother Sylvester Cavan’s De La Salle win the Roinn A Urban title defeating Castlerahan 5-12 to 2-6 in the final at Duke Park Stradone. Outstanding team performance De La Salle were much superior to their opponents and won in the end pulling up and they were never in danger of losing. De La Salle led at the interval 2-8 to 0-3. Team Aidan Elliott S Costello K O Reilly Niall Murray Fergus Costello Patrick McNamara Charlie O Donoghue Hugo Clerkin Dominic Sheridan Captain Finian Farrell Eugene Reilly P Maguire Martin Maguire Patsy Lee Hubert Smith. Subs L Hyland M Duffy E King Cormac Dunne P McMahon. Philip Smith Cavan School’s Board is pictured presenting the Duke trophy to the De La Salle captain Dominick Sheridan after the game with the Castlerahan captain Seamus Reilly looking on.. Referee Fintan Tierney.
Charity football match in Breffni Park between Jimmy Magee’s All Stars and a Cavan All Ireland selection ends in high drama in a predictable draw. Jack Lynch Taoiseach threw in the ball and Micheal O Hehir and Liam Campbell provided an entertaining humorous commentary. An excellent crowd who paid £400 enjoyed the game in bright sunshine while a packed attendance were entertained at the Gala Dance in the Sport’s Centre later when stars of stage screen and radio were backed by the very popular local Navak Showband. The Breffni Boy’s Band made their first official outing in Cavan at the game receiving generous applause at the start and interval. Later at a special dinner in the Ulster Arms Hotel Father Fegan on behalf of the organizer’s Our Lady Of Lourdes Building Fund presented Jack and Maureen Lynch with an engraved coffee tray and set to mark their first visit to Cavan as Taoiseach. Pictured in the commentary box are Michael Smyth 60 Main Street Micheal O Hehir and Liam Campbell.
In the Farnham Cup Final played in the Adam and Eve style Margaret English beat the favourite Karl Bornemann 4 and 3. In the Dr Cullen Cup Nicky Smith beat Louis Blessing 1 up. Bridie Smyth won Beda McCabe’s Prize in the Ladie’s section.
Wake up call for many when Father PJ McManus appealing for a generous response to the Saint Vincent De Paul Collection tells the congregations that many people in Cavan town go each day without their breakfast simply because they have no money. In some houses in the town there could be one pair of shoes shared between al of the children for going to Mass and many of the family are unable to god simply because they have no proper clothes or footwear.
The Year of Faith opens in Cavan Cathedral on the feat of Saint Peter and Paul with a Tridium of Masses.
Thomas Weir 1 Earlsvale Road sells his residence to Michael and Mona Flanagan Kilnaleck for £3,650. Tom Fitzpatrick TD was the Solicitor having carriage and the Auctioneer was Brian Murphy.
Annual outing to Dublin and Bray for the pupils of the De La Salle School led by Brother Ultan Sherlock. They visited all the historical sites including Trinity College Dail Eireann The Custom House and journeyed to Bray in the afternoon where many of the pupils had a dip in the sea and bought souvenirs.
Father Sean Finlay ministering in Savramento California is home on holidays with his parents Jimmy and Rose Finlay in Farham Street. On his way back to California he will stop off in Los Angeles to visit his brother Brother Simon Finlay.
John Little and Hughie Maguire next door neighbours in Abbey Street win The Sheelin Shamrock Cup and 1st Prize of £10 at the prestigious fishing competition on Lough Sheelin. They had a catch of ten pike for a total weight of 17 lbs 12 ozs. 2nd was Oliver O Reilly and Barry Elliott with 4 pike weighing 6 lbs 6 ozs 3rd Eamonn Donohoe and HP Doyle with 4 pike weighing 5lbs 6 ozs.. There were 30 competitors who caught 21 pike .
“Reopening to day Friday 7th July 1967 after the disastrous fire that gutted our premises in December 1966 Whelan’s Church Street . All religious goods toys stationary expresso coffee whipped ices etc. Proprietor Bridget Ann Whelan”
July 14th 1967 Bernadette McDermott daughter of Mr and Mrs J McDermott Gurteen Killeshandra wins 1st Prize in national Caltex Art competition. She is a pupil at Saint Joseph’s Orthopedic School Coole county Westmeath..
Ann Leddy daughter of Eugene and Mrs Leddy Stroane Butlersbridge is selected Show Queen at Ballinamore Agricultural Show Dance. She now goes forward to the Four County Final at Clones in September.
Kathy Bannon well known fancy good and confectioner Town Hall Street has three of her sisters all nuns at home for a holiday. They are all daughters of Mr and Mrs Michael Bannon Bawnboy and are attached to The Sisters of Providence Indiana. Sister Francis Eileen, Agnes Patrice, Marie Agnes are also sister of MJ Bannon Grace Park Road Dublin.
Tom Fitzpatrick TD is once again elected Chairman of Cavan Urban Council being proposes by Joe McGovern Clann Na Poblachta and seconded by his colleague Benny Cafferty Fine Gael. Johnny O Rourke is elected Vice Chairman proposed by Tom O Connor and seconded by Johnny O Rourke.
Over 90 in the Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne party on their annual outing to Fore and Trim. Father P Cuffe PP brought them on a conducted tour of the historical sites including the castle in the Fore area . Mrs M Conway and S Reynolds both members of Meath Archaeological Society conducted the tour in the Trim area including a visit to Newtown and the old Cathedral of the Diocese of Meath.
Senator Patrick O Reilly Fine Gael Murmod Virginia is elected Chairman of Cavan County Council while the evergreen Patrick Smith from Cootehill is unanimously elected Vice Chairman of the Council.
First ever Pet Show in the De La Salle School attracts a huge crowd of entries. Large Dogs 1st Ned ‘Bates’ McEvoy College Street . Medium Margaret Hand Owen Roe Terrace Cavan. Small Monica McCormick Elmbank Cavan. Cats 1 Psul Ronan Saint Phelim’s Place 2nd Marie Lenihan Farham Street 3rd Pat Martin Church Street. Ponies 1st Alison Wall Farnham Road. Birds 1st John McCaffrey 1 Tullac Mongan Cavan. Novelty Pet Niall Smyth 60 Main Street Cavan with his Pet Rabbitt.
Butlersbridge Camogie team 1967 pictured Kathleen Sheridan Ann Brogan Bridget Leddy Rosemary O Connell Mary Duffy Maura Sheridan Gabrielle Dunne Mairead Brady Colette Dunne Mary Bartley Patricia Gaffney and Mary Dunne.
Brian O Reilly (21) 67 wins the Breffni Trophy at County Cavan Golf Club. Brian Murphy off 12 was runner up with 67. Best Gross Phil Lawlor Junior 76. The nine hole competition was won by Dr FPE Smith and Paul McDonald.
Entries to Cavan Lawn Tennis Competition to George and Hilda Fairbrother Swellan Cavan Phone 47 and 225
Cavan beat Tyrone 1-13 to 3-3 as the defence creaks but the attack play brilliantly in the Ulster Senior Football Semi Final at Irvinstown. John Joe O Reilly Phil Murray and Steve Duggan were outstanding in attack. Cavan led by 1-7 to 2-1 at the interval. In a desperate display of hooliganism the referee Malachy McMahon had to be rescued by Cavan officials as a number of Tyrone supporters assaulted him as he left the field at the end of what was a game played in the best spirit of sportsmanship with Cavan never in danger of being beaten.
Death of John McMahon after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude in England where he emigrated just 7 years ago. Aged 60 he was a native of Emmett Place and left Ireland with his wife to reside in Lincoln. He was a long time employee of McCarren and Company Cavan and was extremely well known and popular in Cavan. He was a great follower of the county football team and enjoyed a day’s fishing in the company of his friends at Rann or Lough Oughter.
Clare Hourican nee Flood flies out from Aldergrove to Kennedy Airport New York USA with her daughters Una Deidre Fiona and Anne for a new life in the land of the free where their father is already resident. They are daughter and grandchildren of Frances Flood Bridge Street.
Jennifer Little daughter of Walter and Mary Little Lisdarn passes her entrance exam to Guinness Brewery. She is a past pupil of Saint Clare’s Secondary School and won the prize for the best pupil at Alexandria Secretarial College Dublin.
Cavan Fair is quickly on the way out with the advent of Brady’s Livestock Mar on the Railway Road. The fair on Tuesday was only moderate with a small supply and clearance. Cattle £35-40 sows £25-30 pigs £13 working horses £30-35.
Death of Mrs Mary K Dunne Saint Mary’s Terrace at the age of 68. She was a native of the Stradone area and was extremely popular with all her neighbours and friends. He husband died 15 years ago. She is survived by her three sons Tony Brendan and Dessie and one daughter Imelda Mullery Saint Phelim’s Place. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saint’s Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father PJ Gargan CC officiating.
July 21st 1967 Carrick Rovers Carrickmacross will play Columcille Killiney Dublin in the Final of the John McGinnity and £30 soccer tournament at Tierquin Park. There were 20 teams entered for the competition which took place over the Summer months in Tierquin under the auspices of Cavan Shamrock’s FC.
Civil Service led by Cavan Gael’s clubman Cathal Young will pay a weekend visit to Cavan to play the local Cavan Gael’s in Breffni Park. Civil Service include such stars as Jimmy Whan Armagh Benny Gaughran Louth ?Tom Crotty Cavan John Morley Mayo Paul Kelly Donegal Brendan McLoughlin Mayo Hubert Gaffney and Frankie Kennedy Cavan and Mick Burke Cork. Admission to Breffni Park is 2/-
Mrs RB Hickey Cathedral Road wins the Lady President’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with Maura Maloney wining Section B and Doctor Finegan Lisdarn winning the Best Gross.
Tragic death of Hubert Duffy Coleman Road following a drowning accident at the age of 63. One of Cavan’s most loved and highly respected residents he was a native of Upper Main Street where he was born and reared. He was a lifelong member of the staff of Alfred Myles Smith Solicitors Farnham Street where he was managing clerk for the last 15 years. As a young boy Hubert was involved in the struggle for Independence being a very distinguished member of Fianna Eireann. He was a Group Leader based in Cavan during the Emergency of 1939-1946. He took a prominent part in the GAA and along with his brother Paddy starred on many of the Cavan Slasher’s teams of the 1920-1930 era. Most charitable and decent man he was a member of Saint Vincent De Paul and took and active part in caring for the sick needy and destitute in our community. He is survived by his brother Paddy well known Postman two sisters Mrs L Lunn and Mrs M McBrien Dublin nephews nieces relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Father PJ McManus in another keynote address in the Cathedral tells the congregation that one of the greatest problems in Cavan today is Litter and we must set about cleaning up the town and making it more presentable for visitors. Both Rev George Millar and Father McManus are spearheading the drive to clean Cavan up with advocating litter bins both in public places and in shops. Cavan will do well in the up coming Tidy Town’s competition providing everybody pulls their weight.
Kieran O Keeffe with a catch of 3lb 10 ozs from Billis is the overall winner of the Donohoe Cup at the Junior Fishing competition at Bakersbridge where over 130 young anglers were ferried to the venue by Maurice Jackson’s luxury coaches. Refreshments were provided by Cavan Angler’s Club and all had a wonderful outing. 13-14 1st Kieran O Keeffe 2nd Jimmy Scanlon 3rd A Kenny. 11-12 1st Malcom Lee 2nd Frank McNally 3rd Bernie Quinn. 10-11 1st Gerard McCaffrey 2nd Gerry Clarke 3rd Mickey McEntee and 4th Paddy Gargan.
Social and presentation to Father Gerard Finegan by Cavan Boy Scout’s in Saint Augustine’s Hall. Father Finegan is leaving shortly to minister in Saint Augustine’s Florida and was an active member of Cavan Boy Scouts’ for nearly 15 years.
Hugh McCarville pictured a native of Killeevan County Monaghan is holidaying with his brother Joe McCarville Wolfe Tone Street. He is home from the USA for the first holiday in Ireland for 45 years having emigrated to the USA in 1922.
July 28th 1967 Mary Duffy Butlersbridge aged 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs M Duffy and a pupil in Loreto College wins 2nd prize in the National Fine Art competition sponsored by Cormac Crayon Bedford England.
Charlie Gallagher is pictured receiving the famous ‘Anglo Celt’ trophy after Cavan had comprehensively beaten Down in the Ulster Final in Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones.
Borough London Girl’s Pipe Band on nationwide tour stop off in Cavan where they are photographed. The later called to Loreto College where the sisters and staff treated them like Royalty. They were accompanied by Monsignor Anthony Reynolds and Father Jack Moore formerly from Bridge Street Cavan where his father ran a pub (McGinnity’s )
In a poor quality one sided match Cavan lay the Down Clones bogey once and for all hammering the champions 2-12 to 0-8 to win the Ulster title for the 46th time and the first since 1964. Cavan won the title with a goal coming up to half time when after trailing all of the first half they took the lead 1-4 to 0-5 at the interval. Just three minutes into the second half Cavan scored the decisive goal which puts them on course to play Cork on Sunday week in the All Ireland Semi Final at Croke Park Dublin. Man of the match for Cavan was Jimmy O Donnell who gave no less a man than Tom O Hare a torrid afternoon laying off exquisite passes to the other forwards. Joe Lennon and George Glynn held sway for Down at midfield and Cavan have grave problems in this sector. Ray Carolan at centre half was magnificent all afternoon and the Down attack were completely thwarted by the Cavan half back line who were outstanding. The Down full back line was poor in the extreme and when star full back Leo Murphy had to be replaced due to injury the writing was on the wall for the Mourne men as Tom O Hare and Brendan Sloan were very hesitant. Colm McAlarney and John Murphy accounted for nearly all of Down’s scores and many of the old brigade decided early on that it was not their day. Just before half time came the score that put Cavan on the road to victory when Jimmy O Donnell sent a great pass to the speedy Steve Duggan who cross perfectly for John Joe O Reilly to fist home from close range. Just after half time in the 5th minute of the second half Micheal Greenan gained possession 25 yards out and shot hard and high to the roof of the Down net and book Cavan’s place in the closing stages of this years’ championship. The only unsavory aspect of what was a scrappy but sporting contest was that every time a Down attack broke down it ended in fisticuffs with the Cavan defence holding firm. Referee Jimmy Hatton elected to let the play flow. The four teams engaged in the Ulster Finals wore black armbands in memory of Fr P McNally RIP a former President of the Ulster Council GAA. Cavan Seamus Galligan Andy McCabe Gabriel Kelly Peter Pritchard Pat Tinnelly Ray Carolan Brendan Murtagh Brendan Donohoe Tom Lynch Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Micheal Greenan Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher and Phil Murray. Great credit is due to team trainers and selectors Mick Higgins Matt Lynch and James Gilsenan. In the Ulster Minor Final an impressive Tyrone beat a feeble Fermanagh who started like a train 0-16 to 2-5.
Mixed Foursomes Final at County Cavan Golf Club Ann Smith and F Shields beat Mrs M O Sullivan and Seamus Fox while in the Cullen Cup Final Eddie Shields beat Jim Beirne on the 36th hole.
“Look your best at Lavey Festival Kathleen Sexton Hair Stylist Upper Main Street Cavan Phone 358”
Cavan Lawn Tennis 66th Open Week organized by the Committee headed up by George and Hilda Fairbrother. Men’s Singles M Lenihan beat M Fleming 6-4 6-4. Ladie’s Singles Mrs Russell beat Mrs Duane 6-1 6-2 where Nora Maloney was easily the best Cavan player reaching the Semi Final. Ladie’s Singles Handicap Final Nora Maloney beat Mrs Brabazon 6-1 6-3. Competitors from Dublin Navan Mullingar Kells Stackallen Navan Carrickmacross Sligo Virginia Ballyjamesduff Derry and Belturbet. Outside courts at Lisdarn and Loreto were used to play off the early rounds such was the entry for most categories.
Death of the highly popular and well known Mary Soden late of Main Street (Tesco) and 54 Saint Pappin’s Road Ballymun. She was eldest daughter of Peter and Mrs Soden who ceased trading in Cavan in 1945 selling their premises to Providers. Her father was a member and Chairman of Cavan Urban District Council and Cavan County Council. Their’s was the leading business in the town of Cavan up to 1945. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Pappin’s Ballymun to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry where Father PJ Gargan CC officiated.
Siobhan Browne of Butlersbridge counted 957 cars passing through Butlersbridge between 1:15 and 3:15 on Sunday afternoon as all modes of conveyance were pressed into service to bring the large crowd of Cavan supporters to the Ulster Final in Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones.
Paddy Elliott of P Elliott and Company purchases Martin’s private house for £4,000. Brian Murphy was the auctioneer and TJ Fitzpatrick had carriage of sale.
August 4th 1967 Oblate pilgrimage including Cavan invalids and pilgrims flies out from Dublin Airport Lourdes.
David Ahearn home on holidays in his native Lake View Cavan is pictured with Vincent O Rourke at the Green Lake where he landed a 3 ½ lbs pike which took over 15 minutes to land.
Finbar Galligan son of Mr and Mrs Galligan Thomascourt is conferred with his BA at UCD. He was educated at Corlurgan and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan.
Paddy Conaty is ousted as Chairman of Cavan Agricultural Committee when he ties with J C Lord Independent and loses on a toss. Paddy than contested the Vice Chair and again tied to be ousted by the vote of the new Chairman J C Lord who plumped fro Finea Gael’s JF McGovern.
Con Smith and Jim McDonnell give a rather hesitant vote to Cavan to beat Cork on Sunday. Both have doubts about the defence and centre field. Con thinks that Fergus McCauley of Drumalee should be drafted in as he is the man in form at the moment. Both think the attack is better than in 1962 and 1964.
Michael Smith is holidaying with his brother and sisters HL Eileen and Josie Smith at the Courthouse. He is over 40 years in America.
Rosemary Smith world famous rally driver is competing in the Autocross at Farnham Estate on August Bank Holiday Monday.
August 11th 1967 Tropical heat hits Cavan as temperaratures soar to 100%C with water shortage in many areas.
Martin V Walsh who emigrated from Ballyhaise to USA some 11 years ago in 1956 is appointed Charter Sales Supervisor Aer Lingus. He is a member of the Knights of Columbanus and resides in Astoria New York. He was home on holiday just two years ago.
Tom O Connor brings Cavan Urban Council’s attention to the fact that the Corporation Mace of the town of Cavan which was presented by Theophilus Clements Sovereign in 1723-1724 and returned to the Clements’s family after the Corporation ceased to exist is now up for sale with an asking price of £8,000 for the solid silver Mace with the emblem of the Corporation embossed. Maurice Jackson said that he was speaking to Mr Clements and they would like the Council to buy it as it had more value to them than anybody else. Brian Johnston acting Town Clerk said that he was on to the Auctioneers who quoted £8,000 asking price for the Mace. Tom Fitzpatrick and Tom O Connor said that it was worth enquiring about.
Mrs M O Sullivan and Seamus Fox win the Captain’s Brendan Jenkins’ Prize at County Cavan Golf Club Danny Kelly and Muriel Doherty were the runners up while Dr and Mrs Power recorded the Best Gross. There were 99 competitors.
Presentations to local artistes who took part in the recent Cavan Charity Concerts in the Town Hall. Pictured are Sean McManus Tom McKenna Treasurer who made the presentation Brendan Hutchinson Dag Carroll Paddy Swarbrigg Sean McCormack Richard Graham Liam Cooke and Bill McCusker all from the Navak Showband who backed all the artistes during the concerts giving their services free of charge.
Cavan just come up short as Cork scrape into an All Ireland Final against Meath in September. The harsh penalty awarded against Cavan in the first half was the decisive score as Cork triumphed 1-7 to Cavan’s 9 points. Cavan led by 0-7 to 1-3 at half time with Dennis Coughlan expertly converting the penalty kick. Cork furthered their lead in the second half but Cavan stormed back to come within a point of the Cork men with ten minutes left. Cork dominated midfield where Mick Burke was man of the match and the Cavan pairing of Tom Lynch and Brendan Donohoe were always playing second fiddle. Ray Carolan was outstanding at centre half back. Gabriel Kelly was not his usual self getting the run around from Cork’s full back Con O Sullivan while his wing men Andy McCabe and Peter Pritchard were satisfactory. Enda McGowan was a revelation when he came on and should have been included from the start. Charlie Gallagher was outstanding and got very good support from Phil Murray and Jimmy O Donnell. The selectors on the line have a lot to answer for in losing this game failing to utilize John Joe O Reilly at midfield and keeping Mullahoran Dreadnought Danny Brady on the bench. Team Seamus Galligan Andy McCabe Gabriel Kelly Peter Pritchard Pat Tinnelly Ray Carolan Brendan Murtagh Tom Lynch Brendan Donohoe Micheal Greenan John Joe O Reilly Steve Duggan Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher and Philip Murray. Subs Garrett O Reilly for Brendan Donohoe and Enda McGowan for Brendan Murtagh. According to the Anglo Celt this was the 41st time that Cavan failed in the semi final stage of the All Ireland championships. Best chance since 1952 to win the All Ireland thrown away. The deciding penalty was harsh beyond words as Peter Pritchard was pushed before being deemed to have fouled the ball in the square.
Crosserlough the Cavan champions beaten by Saint Joseph’s Ballyshannon/ Bundoran in the semi final of the Ulster senior club championship 1-11 to 2-6 in Irvinstown on Tuesday evening last.
Month’s Memory Mass for Very Rev CA Cartwright PP Carrigallen and former Curate in Cavan in Saint Mary’s Church Carrigallen on Thursday 17th August.
Death of Edward Brady Fairtown Cavan. Survived by his family brother nephews nieces relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Patrick’s Castletara to the adjoining cemetery.
Hugh Gough and Brendan Coulter are representing Ireland at the World Coarse Fishing Championships in Hungary where Hugh Gough is representing Ireland at the first ever World Coarse Fishing Congress.
Good supply ready sale at record prices at Cavan Fair. 1 years olds £30-40 2 year olds £55-70 3 year olds £75-85. Carrying sows £38-40 springers £60-75. Working horses £75-90 knackers £75-90 knackers £55-70 ponies £45-60.
Winners of Garden Competition sponsored by Cavan Urban District Council Zone A Patrick Smith Saint Patrick’s Terrace Zone B Brigid Egan Owen Roe Terrace and Zone 3 William ‘Billy’ Sheridan 13 Saint Brigid’s Terrace Cavan.
August 18th 1967 Brian E Hickey eldest son of Mr and Mrs Benny Hickey Cathedral Road Cavan is among 19 students chosen from over 100 applicants attending the 9th London International Youth Scientific Conference in London. Brian is a second year science student in UCD.
Roma Creamer Gabrielle Dunne Catherine Cullivan Mary Quinn Ann McInerney are all among the honours at Loreto College’s Leaving Certificate results 1967.
Pearse Gilroy Paddy Reilly Michael McGinnity Laurence Nee Peter McPartland Micheal Galligan Paul Smith Philip N Brady Peter Galligan and Pat Timmons are the local stars featuring in the Saint Patrick’s College honours list.
Death of the very well known highly popular Peter Leddy Saint Mary’s Terrace after a long illness borne with courage and deep conviction. Aged 65 he actually officially retired as a Postman after 43 years service in the Cavan area last Friday. He was an outstanding footballer in his day assisting the Cavan Slashers with whom he won a Senior County medal in 1922. He later served for many years as an official of the club. He had a distinguished career in Cavan LDF during the World War 2 Emergency. He is survived by his wife one daughter Mary two sons Michael well known painter and decorator Cavan and Sean in England one brother John in Cavan. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim with burial in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan presided.
Death of the very popular Ann O Hanlon nee Linden Military Row. She was widow of the late Garda Peter O Hanlon who served most of his time in the force in Ballinagh serving over 25 years there. After his death Ann and her family came to live in Military Row where they were quick to make friends and partake in the life of the community. Native of Ballybay she was an accomplished musician and gifted pianist. She was a life long member of Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann. She is survived by four daughters Breda Dungannon Mary Margaret Granard Olive Dublin Veronica Cavan and three sons Peter Paddy and Brian who are all in America. She was sister of Mrs Jack Smallhorne Coleman Road. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Ballybay cemetery.
Seven swimmers from the town will take on the arduous swim of 5 ½ miles from Church Island to Crover House on Lough Sheelin. Only 3 swimmers have achieved this swim Sean Walsh Jack McCelland and the legendary Margaret Enedge. Aíne Sullivan John P Smith Kevin Kilduff Terry Coyle and Brian Sullivan will bid to add their names to this illustrious list on Sunday next. The swim will start at 3:30 and finish at 5:15 pm at Crover House Hotel.
Sympathy is extended to Nellie Gargan ‘The Ritz Bar’ on the death of her mother Mrs Anna Smith Lisduff Virginia. She was widow of the late Patrick Smith Cavan County Councilor and extensive farmer ‘ Lisduff House’ Maghera at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn after a short illness. Deeply religious she was known throughout the area for her unstinted kindness courtesy and hospitality. Her son Father PJ Smith home from Glasgow administered the last rites of the Church. The remains were received at Maghera Church by Father T Murray and Very Rev Larry Corr PP. Hers son Father PJ was the chief celebrant of the Requiem Mass in Saint Matthew’s Church Maghera where many priests from the Diocese and those home on holiday were in attendance. Predeceased by her husband Patrick Ann Smith is survived by her son Matthew Father PJ Smith Glasgow Father Kevin Smith Texas Jim England Joseph Lisduff daughters Sister Mary Saint Anthony Dublin Nellie Cavan. Cavan County Council at their monthly meeting Paddy O Reilly Murmod presiding passed a vote of sympathy with the relatives of Anny Smith whose husband Patrick was a leading member of the Council for many years.
Beatrice Maloney in conjunction with the swimming lessons organized by Cavan Red Cross in Annagh Lake will give a lecture on life saving at the Green Hut Military Barracks Cavan on Tuesday 18th August 1967.
The Breffni Boy’s Band after appearing at the Ulster Final in Clones will make their next outing in Ballyconnell at the Toomeregan Harriers Sports and Fete on the 15th August 1967.
Cavan Red Cross hold a social and presentation to mark the departure from the town of Jim Simpson and Irena Coogan. Dancing 9-2 and subs 12/6.
August 25th 1967 Michael Lorrigan aged 12 and Sean Rehill aged 12 both from Ballyhaise are pictured having won County Council scholarships Michael is son of Dr and Mrs Charles Lorrigan and Sean is son Mr and Mrs V Rehill Ballyhaise.
Death of Alice Teresa second wife of Frank Lee Tullyco Cavan at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. She is survived by her husband brothers sister relatives and many friends. Native of Castlepollard she came to Cavan in 1956 and endeared herself to all the locals being fond of a small drink and the frequent small flutter on the horses. She was a nurse by professionand worked most of her life in Dublin. . There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Michael McManus Killynebber at the age of 92 at Saint Phelim’s Hospital .Native of Mullahoran. He farmed at Killynebber before going to live in Drumbar Survived by his wife Kathleen and two sons family relatives and many friends. He was in excellent health up to 2 months ago.. Funeral from the Cathedral to Loughduff. with Father ABC McManus officiating.
Death of Cynthia Pollock 29 Cathedral Road at the Surgical Hospital . Very well known she was a naïve of Cavan being daughter of Mr and Mrs William Kennedy. She spent most of her life as a Law Clerk in Reid and Faris Church Street but in recent years she worked as a clerk with Cavan Committee of Agriculture. In her youth she was an outstanding badminton and tennis player. Cynthia was a founder member of Cavan Gramophone Society and gave many recitals. In recent years she was cared for by her brother Leslie and sister in law at their home 29 Cathedral Road. She is survived by her brother Lesley Kennedy sister in law and a large circle of friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to the New Cemetery with Rev George M Millar officiating..
Meath beat Mayo 3-14 to 1-14 to qualify for the All Ireland Final where they will play Cork. Meath won the game with a five minute spell of magic in the second half when they scored two unanswered goals foiling a late rally by the Westerner’s. the foundation of victory was laid in the dominance of Peter Moore and Terry Kearns at midfield with Jack Quinn and Bertie Cunningham rock solid in defence while Mick Mellett Tony Brennan and Matt Corrigan starred in attack. Joe Corcoran was the outstanding performer on an impressive Mayo team. Meath led at the interval by 1-8 to 0-8.
The all conquering Cavan Gael’s Minor team beat Mountnuggent 3-10 to 0-4 to qualify for the Cavan Minor Final having led at half time by 1-4 to 0-4 the Gaels closed the gate firmly on their luckless opponents in the second half at Breffni Park. In a poor one sided game goals from Pearse Gilroy and man of the match Micheal Galligan who ran riot scoring two in second half. Donal Crotty was an excellent referee letting the play flow from end to end.
Saint Columcille’s from Killiney in Dublin are the favourites to win the second John McGinnity Cup Final against Carrickmacross Rovers at Tierquin Park on Sunday next 27th August 1967 kick off 3:30 pm with Joe Ralph Dundalk in charge of the whistle.
J M ‘Mel’ Keaveney is appointed staff officer with Cavan County Council replacing John Reilly Swellan Cavan who has retired.
Sister Mary Paul McGovern succeeds Sister Fidelma Gilroy who has retired as Assistant Matron to Sister Mary Mercy in Saint Felim’s Hospital.
“College Street Garage complete respraying and panel beating by Jimmy Mulcahy who has now jointed Dickey Mullery. Estimates are free and all work guaranteed.. Call in have your problem priced than sorted. Personal attention at all times Richard Mullery”
September 1st 1967 Ballyjamesduff wins the All Ireland Tidy Town’s overall prize for the second successive year.
As the heat wave continues Cavan town begins to experience a severe drought as Shantemon Lake falls to its lowest level for many years. Water will now have to be pumped from Behey Lake. Areas most affected include Saint Patrick’s Swellan Wolfe Tone Street Saint Phelim’s Place Saint Brigids’ Owen Roe Tullac Mongan Jubilee Saint Aidan’s Highfield Road and Breffni Terrace..
Outcry as Librarians in county Cavan are paid the lowest rate in the country at 4/2 per hour with rates varying in other parts of the country. James Tully TD says Cavan are paying 6d below the going rate with the branch libraries very efficient and doing a first class job.
Death of Alice Lee at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was a nurse by profession and native of Castlepollard county Westmeath. She married Frank Lee well know farmer and milk merchant in 1955 in Cavan Cathedral. She was a very good character and loved to meet people and converse. Her charity and acts of hospitality were legendary and she liked a modest flutter on the horses. She was Frank Lee’s second wife. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of James Reilly Pullamore at the age of 84. He was husband of Margaret and was an extensive farmer in the Pullamore area. Extremely popular he was known for his wit and good humour. He is survived by his wife 3 sons 5 daughters grandchildren relatives and many friends. Funeral took place from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery with Father PJ McManus cc officiating..
Dennis J Fitzgibbon ‘Din Joe’ will open the new Brady’s of Cavan Volkswagen Garage in Cavan. The new garage will be blessed by Fathers Charles Brady and Vincent Brady both brothers of the proprietors. Phil Brady will continue to manage the Arva branch while brother Thomas will manage the Cavan branch.. Packie Cooney is head salesman.
Cavan Gael’s easily account for Kingscourt 5-7 to 1-9 in the quarter final of the Cavan senior championship at Stradone. Cavan Gael’s will play Belturbet in the Under 16 final and will play Crosserlough in the Minor county final where the Gael’s with ace marksmen Jimmy Browne and Micheal Galligan are expected to prevail.
Cavan Lawn Tennis Championships 1967 senior men’s final Dermot Burke beat Mickey Breslin 6-4 6-1 senior ladies’ Nora Maloney beat Frances Sullivan 7-5 6-4 while Nora and Frances joined forces to beat Mrs Smith and Miss Reilly in the ladies’ doubles final 6-4 6-1 and Dermot Burke and Jim Hearn beat Mickey Breslin and Gene McCusker 6-2 6-2 in the men’s doubles final. There will be a presentation in the Farnham Hotel for Hilda and George Fairbrother for their outstanding contribution to the organization of the tournament and the cups for the different events will be formally presented.
Saint Columcille’s Dublin win the McGinnity Cup set of medals and £25 beating Carrick Rovers from Carrickmacross 2-1 in a thrilling McGinnity Cup Final before a full house at Tierquin Park. The runners up received their medals and £5 runners up after a thriller. John O Halloran deservedly put Columcille ahead on 20 minutes with a well taken goal after relentless pressure from the Dublin side.. Tony Dolan equalized with 10 minutes to go until half time and even though the Dublin side dominated the score stood at 1-1 at the interval. Mike Doyle was the hero for Columcille when he scored the winning goal to give the Dublin side a deserved 2-1 victory in the blue riband event of the Cavan Soccer Calendar. Plaudits all round for the excellent refereeing of Ken Simpson who was taking charge of his first major final.
Gene Cusack and Thomas Green are in opposition as Crosserlough play Cavan Gael’s in the minor championship final. Cavan Gael’s who beat Mountnuggent in the semi final are out to make amends for their one point loss to holders Killeshandra in last year’s decider. Crosserlough beat Belturbet in the semi final.
Killygarry Camogie Club the first club to be officially formed and amalgamated in County Cavan are pictured as they play in the Cavan Camogie League 1967..
Death of Michael McManus later of Mullahoran. Since coming to live with the Maguire family in Drumbar he was extremely popular and his pleasant and friendly manner endeared him t all who knew him.
Canada Cup at County Cavan Golf Club sees Louis Blessing and Jack Binchey returning a score of 137 to take the title. In the Electric Cup Dr FPE Smith won with a score of 30 while that man in form Louis Blessing returned 30 1/2 . In the ladies; section Mrs M O Sullivan’s Prize was won by Margaret English while Una Smith’s Prize was won by Maureen McDonald also from Church Street. Next Sunday Goldie Fleming’s Prize.
September 8th 1967 Patrick ‘Patsy Lee BA H dip in Education son of Phil and Ellen Lee Wesley Street returns to Saint Patrick’s College this time on the teaching staff. He was recently invited by Father Bob McCabe President to join the staff. Patsy was educated at the Poor Clare Convent Saint Phelim’s De La Salle Cavan Saint Patrick’s College and UCD. He has one brother David.
Reggie McMahon County Hotel is selling the hotel as a going concern. PJ O Reilly is the Auctioneer and Allen and Halpin have carriage of sale.
Cavan Gael’s will play Crosserlough in the final of the 1967 senior championship bringing back memories of the last time the teams met in the classic final of 1958.
Cavan Minors beat Crosserlough 5-10 to 1-2 in the 1967 Minot Final played in desperate weather conditions in Stradone adding the minor championship to the minor league won earlier in the year. Aided by the gale force wind the Gael’s had the game well and truly wrapped up at half time when they led 4-6 to 1-1. So poor and dispirited in the second half were Crosserlough despite playing with the elements that they only added one point from a free by Gene Cusack near the full time whistle while the Gael’s took their foot off the accelerator and cruised to victory. Tony Dunne covering acres of ground and reveling in the conditions was the Gael’s man of the match with good support from Oliver Galligan who broke even in exchanges with Crosserlough danger man Gene Cusack while Oliver Malone returned another sparkling performance. Paddy Reilly and Tom Greene towered over the opposition and dominated all afternoon at midfield. Michael Galligan Jimmy Browne Jackie Conaty Pearse Gilroy were always dangerous. Dominic Twoomey was outstanding at centre half forward while Niall O Brien proved a match winner despite the handicap of a leg injury scoring the first of the Gael’s goals in the 5th minute and another in the 20th minute of the first half. In defence Patrick Blessing in goal had an armchair view of proceedings and never was allowed to break into a sweat while John McNamara Joe Gilmartin and Oliver Crowe did everything expected of them in solid performances. Subs Maxie McDonald Dennis O Keefe and Philip Wray only emphasized the gulf in class with their skill and physique. Team Patrick Blessing Joe Gilmartin John McNamara Oliver Crowe Tony Dunne Oliver Galligan Oliver Malone Tom Greene Paddy Reilly Niall O Brien Micheal Galligan Jimmy Browne Jackie Conaty Dominick Twoomey Pearse Gilroy. Subs Michael ‘Maxie’ McDonald Dennis O Keeffe and Philip Wray. The cup was presented to the winning captain Olive Galligan by Father Patrick Morris Chairman of the Minor Board. Referee Joe Hayes Killeshandra.
Cavan Gael’s beat Stradone 2-12 to 3-4 in the semi final of the senior championship at Breffni Park in desperate atrocious weather conditions. Defence was very shaky despite comprehensive win conceding three goals to their less than impressive opponents. The Gaels led by 1-8 to 1-0 at half time. John ‘Foley’ O Rourke was the outstanding defender in goal bringing off some miraculous saves. Only Donal Crowe at full back Gabriel Kelly at centre half and Pat Gaffney were reasonably sound. Dominick Twoomey and Frank Glancey dominated at midfield while Jim McDonnell PJ Carroll Micheal Galligan and Philip Murray were the best of the forward division. Referee Mick Higgins.
Cavan Shamrock’s Under 16 beat Clones United 2-0 in the final of the Sean McManus Cup at Tierquin on Saturday evening before a respectable crowd. Jimmy Smith opened the scoring with a very well taken goal on 20 minutes. In the 35th minute a gallant Clones who fought tooth and nail for honours were awarded a penalty and McCabe shot inches wide. Joe Johnston closed the door on the Clones challenge 5 minutes later with a wonderful solo dribbling goal that brought him right through the Clones defence side stepping to goalkeeper to shoot to an empty net. Best for the Shamrock’s were the superb Hubert Smith who is surely a star in the making Sean McKiernan in goal Noel Smith Joe Johnston Jimmy Smith and Billy Allen. Sean McManus proprietor of the Central Café and himself a former star with Cavan Shamrock’s will present his cup and medals to Noel Smith Captain and the rest of the Cavan Shamrock’s panel at a function in the Ulster Arms next Tuesday.
Brendan Jenkins Captain’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club next Sunday.
Death of the very well known Annie McGrail Draper ‘Regina Rosaria’ Lower Main Street at Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan. She was deeply religious and a life time member of the Legion of Mary and Children of Mary. She took an active part in the organization of the annual Legion of Mary pilgrimage each June. She was in business in Cavan selling light drapery items for women for many years and was a native of Leitrim. She was well known too as a cyclist and used that mode to travel to and from the Cathedral each day. She was a member of the staff of the Cathedral Book Shop and was extremely well known and respected for her attention to detail. She is survived by her brothers and sisters nephews nieces relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saint’s Patrick and Felim to Killygarry cemetery.
Sudden death of the very popular and handsome Tony Pryce 23 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan as he prepared to go out to work on Tuesday morning. He was aged only 43 and a native of Ballymote county Sligo. Tony came to Cavan as a member of the Irish Army during the Emergency and served on the border. He later joined the staff of McCarren and Company where he worked as lorry driver with Monery By Products. He was married to Sheila Smith a well known dressmaker and member of the old respected Cavan family ‘The Darkey’ Smith’s from Owen Roe. Tony was an outstanding member of Cavan Harps winning 3 county Cavan League Championships in 1946 1948 and 1949 as well as a Junior Championship medal in 1946. After his playing days were over Tony continued as an officer of the Club which folded up when Cavan Gael’s were formed in 1957. Cavan Gael’s formed a guard of honour walking on both sides of the hearse while his work colleagues in McCarren’s formed a Guard of Honour at both the removal and funeral. Tony Pryce is survived by his wife Sheila sons daughters father mother brothers and sisters. Funeral followed Requiem Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Fergal Moore 16 Saint Felim’s Place eldest son of Clare and the late Gerry Moore gains his degree in Civil Engineering at the College of Technology Brighton Sussex England. Fergal was educated at the Poor Clare’s Saint Phelim’ Boys school and Cavan Technical School. He was a leading member of the Boy Scouts Musical Society and Band.
PJ Cassidy Highfield Road buys the bungalow formerly belonged to Joseph Murtagh on the Ballinagh Road for €3,300. Brian Murphy was the Auctioneer and TJ Fitzpatrick was Solicitor having carriage.
Cavan Livestock Sales Mart record sales of Hereford bullocks fetching from £79 each and Hereford heifers which fetched £7 per cwt.
September 15th 1967 New pump and filters at Behey Lake restore the normal level of water supply to Cavan town. Paddy Gaffney Town Engineer tells Cavan Urban District Council that the work needs to be upgraded with the introduction of a micro strainer and filters at Behey. On the proposition of Tom Fitzpatrick TD seconded by Tom O Connor Labour the work was approved.
Michael Harding Rock Cross retires as Accountant Cavan County Council after 27 years loyal and dedicated service. Native of Dublin Michael is married to the former Nellie Finlay Bridge Street and has two boys Micheal and Brendan. Michael was an Accountant with the Bank of and Public Assistance Officer in Clare. He was originally Accountant to Universal Stores and Pimm Brothers Dublin.
Ulster Museum buy the Cavan Mace from the Clements’ family for £7,500 at auction in Dublin. It is the work of Dublin goldsmith John Harbin and in 1721 was presented by the Sovereign Theophilus Clements to Cavan Corporation. When the Corporation ceased to exist the Mace was returned to the Clements’ family. The Mace is embossed with the coat of arms of the Earl of Leitrim and is made of solid silver. The Mace of Cavan was sold by Dublin Auctioneers Osborne King and Megran at public auction in the Royal Hibernian Hotel Dublin.
TA ‘Tommy’ Aylmer and Mrs Aylmer are the recipients of a presentation from their many friends in the Cavan area. A presentation was made to the departing couple by the Livestock Breeders and Owners with Rev M Canon Connolly PP Scotshouse making the presentation. Tommy is transferring as Inspector in the headquarters of the Department of Agriculture in Dublin. Tommy is a native of Tullamore and attended Ballyhaise Agricultural College as a student and is a founder member of the Ballyhaise Agricultural College Past Pupil’s Union. He was appointed Livestock Inspector Cavan in 1945 succeeding John Beatty and in 1958 was appointed Superintendent Ballyhaise Agricultural College. The Aylmer fami;u were a central part of the social and economic life of the town of Cavan and were known for their generous patronage of local firms. They were closely involved with Cavan Pavilion Club and Cavan Golf Club. Tommy was universally popular and the family are still fondly remembered in both Ballyhaise and Cavan. In his parting speech Tommy said that the “ future of farming in Ireland is in safe hands with splendid young men with great dedication and application to their careers as farmers studying at Ballyhaise Agricultural College.
TM Gilroy Assistant Secretary on behalf of her colleagues in Cavan County Council makes a presentation at Cavan Courthouse to the very popular well known Phyllis Smith Clerical Officer who is retiring to get married.
Untimely death of Dr Maeve McGhee nee McGauran late of Church Street Cavan at Lisdarn Hospital. She was wife of Dr F McGhee 12 Sile Road Bexley London. She was daughter of the late Dr AJ McGauran and brother of Dr Raymond McGauran Church Street. She is survived by her mother brothers Raymond Cavan Brendan and Don USA relatives and many friends. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Brendan Jenkins’ Captain’s Prize is won by John Owen with a 67 nett with Nicky Smith runner up with 68 nett. Seamus Lawlor had the best gross with 76 while Aidan Leahy won the 9 hole competition. Pictured are Brendan Kitty Jenkins with the prize winners and Jack Brady Secretary County Cavan Golf Club.
AGM of Cavan and District Soccer AUL in the Farnham Hotel. Chairman Noel Mallon Vice Chairman Jimmy ‘Busby’ Egan Treasurer Mattie Lawless Secretary Ray Griffith Registrar Jim McDermott Clones and Cavan. Committee Frank Johnston Eamonn Murray Cavan Joe Corr and J Connolly Monaghan D Comyn J Mullan Cootehill E Reilly and P Murnane Belturbet J Tormey E Morris Kells P Maxwell Andy Capaldi Carrickmacross K Cullen and P O Connor Stackallen Navan Sean O Callaghan Ardee Jimmy Reavey and Ivor Lendrum Clones Patsy McCabe Finn Emerald’s Drogheda. There are 11 teams taking part in the 1967 competition which is 3 more than last year.
Ballyhaise play Drumalee in the semi final of the Intermediate championship at Breffni Park.
The new Oliver Plunkett Cup will be presented to the winners of the Cavan senior championship final Cavan Gaels v Crosserlough while the old trophy stays put in Kilnaleck the home of Dr Plunkett who originally donated the trophy which was first played for in 1931 when Cavan Slashers beat Cornafean in the final. Crosserlough won the 1958 classic and also beat the holders Cavan Slashers in the final of 1918. The referee for Sunday’ s big game is former Cavan Gael’s and Stradone Westmeath county footballer and hurler Mick McCarthy.
Hugh Gough tells the AGM of Cavan and District Tourist Association that 860 more anglers visited the Cavan area in 1967 compared to 1966 figures. Further development of coarse angling facilities is progressing at a steady pace with signage accessibility and maps the important areas.
Tom Fitzpatrick TD Chairman of Cavan UDC makes a presentation on behalf of the people of the town to one of its most popular citizens who retired as a Garda after 34 years service as he makes a presentation to Garda William and his wife Susan in the well attended Ulster Arms Hotel.
Bridge Club NS Kay Henry and Mrs Caffrey E/W Joan O Hanlon and Maureen Hunt.
Meeting of new Chess Club in the Farnham Hotel. Members are asked to please bring their boards.
The Fair on Tuesday was the largest seen in the town in over 2 years. One Year Old £40-48 two year olds £55-70 three year olds £80-96. Pigs £12-15 per pair casseogs £40-45. Working horses £40-70 knackers £45-70 ponies £35-45 donkeys £12-20.
September 22nd 1967 Donal Farrell aged 18 Coleman Road secures second place in Cavan County Council University Scholarships and will attend UCD in Dublin doing Arts. He is a past pupil of De La Salle Cavan and Saint Patrick’ s College Cavan.
The De La Salle brothers celebrate the canonization of one of their members Brother Benildus who is being made a saint by Pope Paul VI with Brother Ultan Sherlock Superior flying out to Rome for the ceremony while the school is decorated in the Papal Colors with a large banner proclaiming the canonization of Brother Benildus who was born in 1805 in France and died in 1862. He was beatified by Pope Pius XII in 1945.
Minister of Local Government Kevin Boland unveils the second plaque as Ballyjamesduff is crowned ‘Ireland’s Tidiest Town for the second successive year with Peter Shaffrey’s ‘Percy French Arms’ scooping the best kept premises award again or the second time. The award was officially presented to Father James Duffy CC. Ballyconnell scooped the award as best in class.
Crosserlough retain their title with resounding win over Cavan Gael’s after the latter had led at the interval by 6 points 0-18 to 3-5. Sean Byers was easily the man of the match giving a six star performance all through. A crowd of 3,200 paid gate receipts of £376 in fine dry weather conditions at Breffni Park. Crosserlough showed the mettle of champions when they fought back in the second half and the town team just had no answer to a much older experienced outfit. Mick McCarthy showed his class and undoubted skill as referee letting the play flow from end to end with little interruption. Cavan Gael’s led by 3-7 to 0-7 at the interval. The demise of Frank Clancy and Dominic Twoomey in the centre field role after a dominant first half was the main cause of Cavan Gael’s collapse. With the switch of Pat O Hara to midfield for Crosserlough they gained total dominance in the second half. Conditions were dry but slippery underfoot and the Gael’s forwards showed their class early on by scoring three goals against a hesitant Crosserlough defence. Philip McMenamin showed his class in the half forward line in the second half when he switched with Pat O Hara who went to centre field to telling effect and Pauric Boyle was deadly in possession or from placed balls. Hugh Donohoe Brian O Reilly and Donal Crotty were stalwarts in defence with Andy McCabe outstanding at centre half even though he was pitted against Cavan Gael’s best forward Danny Thomas who gave him a torrid time particularly in the first half. Strange4 performance for the Gaels as many of their stars of the first half were completely run around in the second half with only John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Pat Gaffney and Gabriel Kelly emerging with reputations intact. The youthful Dominic Twoomey tired after his exertions in the first half with Frank Clancy showing a complete lack of fitness as the game wore on. Danny Thomas had one of his best games for the Gaels and never stopped trying even though he was pitted against county player Andy McCabe. Only Phil Murray PJ Carroll and the youthful Micheal ‘Moucher ‘ Galligan were to the fore in the forward line. Crosserlough J Brady Hugh Donohoe Brian O Reilly Donal Crotty Dennis King Andy McCabe Philip McMenamin Sean Byers Michael Cusack Percy Gilchreest Gene Cusack Pauric Boyle. Sub Noel Hanley for Paddy Cusack. Cavan Gaels John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Gabriel Kelly Donal Crowe Oliver Crowe Eamonn McGovern Paddy Gaffney Oliver Galligan Dominick Twoomey Frank Clancy Micheal Galligan Danny Thomas Philip Murray PJ Carroll Jim McDonnell and Hughie Smith. Subs Tommy Monaghan for Micheal Galligan Hugo Caffrey for Donal Crowe Micheal Galligan for Frank Clancy. Referee Mick McCarthy.
Three Vincentian Fathers are officiating at the annual missions in the Cathedral with the women’s mission starting on Sunday evening.
The AGM of Cavan’s Gaelic League takes place in the Town Hall next week.
Cavan Bridge N/S Nell Arnold and Jim Hearn E/W Liam Bogue and Michael Curran.
The Anglo Celt will play North East Cattle Breeder’s in the first round of the Inter Firms Harp Lager Cup in Breffni Park. Anglo Celt John O Rourke John Scott Hugo Cafferty Dessie Maguire Tony Dunne Oliver Galligan Terry Smith PJ Carroll Tom Green Francie Galligan Donal Crowe T Smith Vincent Walsh Eamonn McGovern Paddy McCormack Phil Murray Marty McCullough Ray Greene Leo Ronan and Teddy McCormack.
A formally dressed Sean McManus presents his trophy and medals to Noel Smith Captain of Cavan Shamrock’s Under 16 side who won the cup and medals beating Clones 2-1 in a thrilling final at Tierquin Park. The social and gala presentation took place in the Ulster Arms.
September 29th 1967 Pope Paul VI who is suffering from Prostate problems and may have to have an operation celebrates his 70th Birthday in a quiet but well decorated Vatican where the papal colours were to the fore at every vantage point. Despite a recent infection he will preside at the first Synod of Bishops next week.
Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn scoring 89 marks out of a possible 100 win the Alex Dickson Trophy and £25 in the National Roadside Garden’s competition sponsored by Bord Failte.
Meath win their 3rd All Ireland senior football championship with a resounding display beating Cork 1-9 to 0-9 to win their first crown since 1954 when they beat Kerry in the final. Cork led by 0-4 to 0-1 at half time with Cork failing to capitalize fully on the gale force wind advantage and Meath content to sit back and absorb the pressure. Terry Kearn’s goal in the 22nd minute of the second half was the decisive score. At the same time as the brilliant Cork midfielder Mick Burke had to retire after a head on clash with Meath’s Pat ‘Red’ Collier. Jack Quinn Pat ‘Red’ Collier Bertie Cunningham Pat Reynolds were superb in defence for Meath with Peter Moore and Terry Kearns breaking even at midfield. Oliver Shanley Matt Kerrigan and Paddy Mulvaney were the best of the forwards who sparkled in the second half with wind advantage.
Frank Ellis 13 Tullac Mongan Cavan states that the shame of the defeat by Cork in the All Ireland semi final was down to the inability of the selectors to keep a cool head when they had a winning team and should have let them settle down. He thinks Philip Murray is a footballing genius but warns the Gaels that it will be years before they replace the know how skill and know how of Brother Cyril who guided them to their only senior championship in 1965! Frank goes on to debate the merits of the great Cavan Harps teams of the past who won Junior Championship in 1946 and Senior League titles in 1947 1948 and 1949. In conjunction with the Harp’s debate another interested Cavan Gael submits a team from the 1940s Paddy Brady Francis Conaty Hugh ‘Bud’ McNamara Paddy McKiernan Mickey Meehan Jimmy McNamara John Keogan Tommy Smith Tom McNamara Billy Tyrell Louis Mallon Donald McGovern and Paddy Kelly. Subs Jackie McMahon Jimmy Graham Peter Flynn Joe Brady and John Murray.
John Lamb sells his property at ‘Maywood’ Farnham Road in trust to Tom Fitzpatrick TD for a sum of £3,725. M’S J O Mahony Clondalkin had carriage while Brian Murphy was Auctioneer.
Bob Henderson MPSI gives a most enlightening slide show on ‘Life on The Saltee Islands’ at Cavan Photographic Society. Next week Philip McConnell will give a slide show entitles ‘The Life of a Trout’. Philip is Supervisor for The Inland Fisheries Trust in Sheelin and surrounding areas.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy E/W Mrs Burke and Miss Fallon
October 6th 1967 Death of Edward ‘Ned’ Cooke very well known and highly popular publican and restaurateur Main Street Cavan on Thursday night after a long illness at the Surgical Hospital borne with courage and fortitude. Most affable and friendly man he was a native of Crosskeys. His premises adjoined the Bullock Lane and he was always packed from early morning to late at night on the Fair Days. He served his time to the licensed trade in Dun Laoire and later bought his well known premises on the Main Street in Cavan. He had a quick wit and was highly intelligent with his good humour lighting up every company. Ned was a great follower of the county team and all the Denn buses left from Cooke’s when Cavan were playing in big games in Croke Park. He was a staunch follower and supporter of Cavan Gael’s with whom his son Father Michael Cooke is a playing member. Predeceased by his wife Johanna nee Walsh a native of Kerry he is survived by his sons Father Michael Cooke Eamonn Liam and one daughter Anna Mae O Reilly Finea. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with Father PJ Gargan officiating. Bishop Austin Quinn was in attendance as well as Father Patsy Young and many priests from the Diocese. Burial later took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Matt McHugh is back on the Cavan team after losing his place for the 1967 Championship to Seamus Galligan Mullahoran. Matt McHugh Fergus McCauley and Crosserlough star Pat O Hara are all included in the Cavan team to play Galway in the in the Gibney Gowe Cup at Ballinasloe.
Crosserlough complete the double winning the county junior title 3-8 to Belturbet’s 3-6 at wet and windy Breffni Park. Very scrappy game with Belturbet only closing the gap in the final 10 minutes of play. Crosserlough led by 3-2 to 1-4 at half time. Crosserlough have stars aplenty in Brian and Noel Boylan Gerry Duffy and Michael Cusack and coped with the desperate weather conditions much better than Belturbet.
Counter acting the appeal of the World Cup held in England in 1966 the GAA stage their own World Cup Final with Meath the All Ireland champions beating New York 0-13 to 1-6 at wet and windy Croke Park Dublin. Scorers for Meath Tony Brennan 0-5 Paddy Mulvaney and O Sheehy 0-2 each Mick Mellett Bertie Cunningham Noel Curran and Mattie Kerrigan 0-1 each. Scorers for New York Tom Furlong 0-5 K Finn 1-0 and J Foley 0-1.
Death of Thomas Miney Rossa Place. He was the proprietor of a very well know old established restaurant in the town and was very well known and respected over a wide area. Native of Lacken Ballinagh he was predeceased by his wife. He is survived by his five sons Brendan Virginia USA Ken Long Island USA Thomas England Patrick Australia and five daughters May Miney SRN Cavan Mrs A Canning Bunclody Mrs B Cummins Newry Mrs A O Neill Carlow and Mrs Margaret Kennedy Rossa Place Cavan. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative removal and funeral with burial in Potahee cemetery.
Bishop Quinn presides at the close of the women’s mission in the Cathedral with the men’s mission now in progress under the tutelage of the Vincentian Missionaries ass will be at 7:30 am each morning with a short sermon. The evening session will start at 7:30 with a longer sermon.
Sympathy is extended John M Kennedy CEO and Director Fegans’s whose only brother James who lived with John and Sadie in the Bungalow Drumconnick died suddenly. He was very popular with all the neighbours and friends in Drumconnick Kilmore and Cavan. Fagan’s of Main Street was closed all day as a mark of respect. There was a large and representative attendance at Cavan Parish Church where the funeral service was conducted by Re George Millar BA with burial later in Killany cemetery county Monaghan.
Bridge Club AGM President Dr Bertie C Cullen Captain 1967 Michael O Sullivan Secretary Jim Hearn Treasurer Jim Burke. Committee Kathleen Sullivan Maureen McDonald Joan O Hanlon Peggy Willock and Dermot Morgan.
Matthew C O Dwyer Saint Anne’s Abbey Villas Nenagh is appointed Supervisor Home Assistance Officer Cavan.
Freedom From Hunger 1967 Chairman James Finlay Vice Chairman Paddy O Reilly Treasurer Kathleen Lunn Secretary Anselem Lovett.
Cavan Town scores 94 points out of a possible 150 marks or 62% Brian Johnston Town Clerk states and that the situation is unlikely to improve until they resolve the derelict buildings blighting the town at the Market Square as several councilors call for the deal with the Department of Posts and Telegraphs to be called off due to inactivity.
October 13th 1967 Clement H Daniels who was a member of the staff of Jackson’s Garage up to 4 years ago is feared lost on the ill fated American Cargo Ship ‘Oceanic Faith’ which sunk recently. He was son of Mr and Mrs J P Daniels Drumard and emigrated to London living at Queen’s Crescent London NW 5 before emigrating again this time to the USA.
Eamonn McCabe formerly branch Manager Smith’s Garage Cavan is promoted Sales Director Retail Smith’s Motor Group and the Board of Smith’s Garages. Eamonn joined the company in 1957 and was Manager Castleblayney Ballina county Mayo and in 1966 was appointed Country Sales Manager.
Diocesan Apostolic Society display their work in a striking exhibition in Saint Augustine’s Hall. Pictured are Bishop Quinn Father T McCauley PP Killinkere M McGuinness and Philomena O Reilly Secretary.
With Enda McGowan restored to the corner forward berth Fergus McCauley at centre field and Matt McHugh back in goals Cavan defeat Meath 0-13 to 0-9 in Gibney Goode Cup Final at Ballinasloe.
Joe Dolan hit singer of the Drifter’s Showband from Mullingar meets his match in Jimmy ‘Skinny’ Reavey star and captain of the Clones United team who recently won the Drifter’s Cup and twelve pair of the latest Drifter’s Fashion shoes at a function in Saint Michael’s Hall Cootehill with Gerry Whelan Chairman of Drifter’s Shoes Cootehill presiding.
Death of Eddie Foster Upper Main Street and late of Market Square and Tullyvin Cootehill county Cavan on October 7th 1967 after a long illness at the age of 49. Well known character in the town. Furniture dealer by profession Eddie specialized in house removals and generally moving sets and scenery particularly at the Town Hall. Every play there carried Eddie’s furniture. He was a founder member and avid supporter of Cavan Drama Festival. He was known for his decency straight talking honesty calling a spade a spade. In recent years he moved his showrooms and living accommodation to 80 Main Street from the Market Square and specialized in old and reconditioned furniture working long hours long into the night to satisfy his legion of customers and friends. His gruff manner hid a most generous decent personality who was always available to help those less well off in society. Eddie was predeceased only a few months ago by his sister Christina Market Square and is survived by his wife Lena nee Faughnan Marona Market Square Brigid Tullyvin brothers Thomas and Andrew Tullyvin. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with Father PJ Gargan celebrating the 11:30 Funeral Mass with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
New nursing home at Lisdarn with accommodation for 48 nurses in separate rooms. The structure is a pre fabricated wood structure manufactured and erected by Gowna Wood Industries Limited Colooney Sligo costing £60,000.
Death of the very well known Billy Phair Coolboyogue. He is survived by his daughter brother sisters relatives and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’ s Butlersbridge to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Father Charles A Cartwright PP Carrigallen and former Curate in Cavan at the Surgical Hospital. Survived by his brothers sisters relatives and many friends. Bishop Austin Quinn presided and Father Patsy Young and PJ Gargan Cavan chief celebrants. Representatives from Killaney Carrigallen and Cavan packed the Church in Carrigallen to bid farewell to an old and much loved pastor.
Death of John J Young suddenly Draper Church Street on Saturday morning as he was opening his shop opposite the Surgical. He was in his early 50s and was extremely well known in Cavan and Ballyhaise where he was born and reared at Antiduff. He served his apprenticeship in well known Pet4er Soden’s in Main Street (Provider’s ) and later worked in Dundalk Swanlinbar before opening his own shop in Cavan. He and his family were very well known and deeply respected. Served in the LDF during the Emergency. He was a man of great wit and had a special rapport with Young CC Michael Corrahoe Oliver and Maureen Farrelly Virginia. Father Joe Young was the celebrant of the well attended Funeral Mass with Father PJ McManus officiating at the grave in Cullies cemetery .
Death of Michael Leonard late of Cavan town and 68 Grovesnor Road Dublin at Saint Kevin’s Hospital Dublin after a long illness. He was son of Mrs Leonard formerly of Church Street and is survived by his wife Lorna mother sister Pearl. Funeral to Dean’s Grange.
Death of Adj. John Boylan Castletara at the Surgical Hospital Cavan at the age of 65. He was a veteran of the War of Independent and a member of the 3rd Brigade IRA 5fth National Division. He was brother of Adj. Edward P Boylan who died in Clones Military Hospital in 1922. He was a very industrious farmer and great neighbour. He is survived by his wife Margaret sons Sean Brian Seamus Thomas and Matt daughters Mrs Mary Shannon Mrs G McMahon. There was a huge crowd at the removal from the Surgical Hospital to Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara on Saturday evening and the funeral on Sunday was the biggest ever seen in the area with Reverend Thomas Woods officiating. His Old IRA colleagues formed a guard of honour while Cmdt Sheridan gave the oration and a volley of shots was fired as a last farewell. Teddy McCormack sounded the ‘Last Post’ on the bugle.
Kenneth O Reilly 41 College Street is back on holiday in Cavan from Sudbury Ontario Canada where he emigrated to his brother Mel and sister just seven years ago. Kenneth lives with his eldest sister and is a Road Construction Surveyor in Canada.
Sympathy is extended to on the death of his mother Ashfield Cootehill at the age of 82. She served in the local Red Cross during the Emergency and was predeceased by her husband Thomas. Father Johnny Cusack CC Bunnoe officiated at the large and representative funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Kill to the adjoining cemetery.
Rev BG McConnell MA with preside and preach the sermon at the Harvest Thanksgiving in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday at 11 while on Monday Very Rev SJ Park will preside and preach the sermon.
Social party community singing all as gaeilge in the Farnham Arms Hotel sponsored by the Gaelic League. Supper served all are welcome.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy E/W PD Maloney and Mr Michael O Sullivan.
October 20th 1967 Mary Plunkett SRN the Audrey Hepburn lookalike from Ballyhaise county Cavan is the overall winner of the Four Counties Show Queen having been selected to represent Belturbet. Mary is daughter of Mrs and the late Thomas NT Plunkett Ballyhaise. She is a Nurse at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan.
Sister M Michael on behalf of Lisdarn Hospital receives the Alex Dickson Cup from George Bagnall Assistant Technical Manager Bord Failte for the best Hospital Grounds in the Roadside Garden Competition sponsored by Bord Failte.
Drumalee beat Ballyhaise 2-3 to 1-3 to qualify for the Intermediate championship final in Stradone. Drumalee led by 2-3 to 1-3 at half time and can thank Tony Coyle in the goals who brought off some world class saves to keep his club in the race. Joey O Keeffe was man of the match for Drumalee while Michael Smith and Tommy Molloy were the pick of the backs. Frankie Walsh and Dennis O Keeffe just shaded exchanges at centre field. Paddy Lyons was outstanding on the 40 for Drumalee with great support from Donie Fay and Michel Greenan. Scorers for Drumalee Micheal Greenan 1-2 Donie Fay 1-1 while Ballyhaise replied per Steve Duggan 1-1 Hughie Newman and Enda McGowan 0-1 each.
Over 200 athletes compete in the County Cavan NACA championships at Breffni Park where torrents of over night rain left the track sodden and slow. Cootehill won the overall team award with the Bishop Quinn Cup being presented to Jim Cochrane captain Cootehill by Father Peter Paul O Reilly Cornafean Chairman of Cavan NACAI. Senior Jim Cochrane Cootehill 2nd Patrick McCabe. Men’s 100 yards Joe Hopkins Saint Patrick’s College P McCabe Cootehill and M Maguire Cornafean. 880 yards Jim Cochrane K McCabe Cornafean and Vincent Rudden Laragh in 2 minutes 26 seconds. 1 mile Jim Cochrane Cootehill Frank Brady Saint Pat’s and K McCabe Cornafean 5 minutes and 16 seconds. 3 mile Jim Cochrane H McGovern Laragh and Paddy Lynch Cootehill 18 minutes. Boy’s Under 14 100 yards Niall Murray Saint Patrick’s College 100 yards under 12 P Smith De La Salle 13.50 Under 10 Brain Cullen De La Salle. Boy’s Under 15 880 yards Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College 2 minutes 22 seconds.
Famous landmark buildings of Byers limited Ballyjamesduff up for sale at Main Street Cavan. Taylor Tweedy and Brian Murphy are the Auctioneers.
Death of Jack Leddy Wolfe Tone Street at Saint Felim’s Hospital . Member of a vey famous well known Cavan family closely associated with Cavan Slashers GFC. For many years he was Assistant to M Gibson VS. Jack was extremely popular and very well known and respected over a wife area. He was predeceased only a few months ago by his brother Peter a postman ac Cavan Post Office. He is survived by his nephews nieces and many friends and neighbours. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial in Cullies cemetery .
The Bridge Guest House at Rossa Place is sold by Peter Maguire to Eugene Monaghan Birmingham and a native of Canningstown. PJ O Reilly was the Auctioneer and Sean Kelly and Co Solicitors had carriage.
Alex Dempsey is elected Secretary of Cavan Motor Club replacing the dependable Derek Morris who is retiring from the post due to pressure of business in his heating and plumbing business in Cavan.
Cavan CBSI hold a social and presentation in Saint Augustine’s Hall to Joe Cullivan and Noel Fay and their wives who recently married.
Cavan CYMS President Paddy O Reilly Vice President Jimmy McCormack Secretary Michael Higgins Treasurer Myles Higgins Committee Eamonn Donohoe Peter Sheridan Michael Murray Tommy McKiernan and Paddy McCormack.
Frankie O Neill and Joe Hill in an Opel Sport’s car win the Novice event at the 120 mile Thomond Rally in Limerick.
Cavan Bridge N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
October 27th 1967 Teresa Gilchreest an 18 year old Ulster Bank Official in Cavan and native of Kilnaleck is selected ‘Miss India Tea’ at a dance in the Sport’s Centre Cavan. She wins a £25 all expenses paid trip to Dublin to take part in the Final which will be hosted by the Tea Council of Ireland with Larry Gogan compeer.
Michael Murphy from Haw Lifford county Donegal is appointed Accountant in Cavan County Council and succeeds Michael Harding Rock Cross who was 27 years in the job.
Killygoan House on 210 acres the property of Maurice Jackson is sold to Charlie Corrigan Milltown Belturbet for £14,000. PJ O Reilly and Taylor Tweedy were the auctioneers.
The Grotto inside the gates of De La Salle Brother’s House features Our Lady and Child from the Old Cathedral which are solid marble. During the Winter epidemic of 1946 the Brothers along with the healthy students laid the foundations and planted a variety of shrubs to enhance the appearance of the shrine. In 1947 John Coulter the new owner of Boy’s school handed over the fines stone cross that stood on the site and this is now in position over the side entrance to the Brother’s residence.
Death of Father Thomas McCormack late of Main Street Cavan and Saint Illtyd’s Glamorgan at the age of 66. He was one of Cavan’s best known and most loved characters always keeping in touch with events in his native town. He came home on holiday each year to coincide with the All Ireland Football Finals and was present at every match since 1925. He was educated at the Boy’s School Cavan Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’ s Carlow where he was ordained for the Diocese of Cardiff on the 10th June 1923. His first appointment was as Assistant Priest at Mountain Ash Barry Glamorgan. He was appointed Parish Priest at Saint Feilos’s in 1938 and later transferred to Tredegar. He was made a canon of Cardiff Cathedral in 1952.. He is survived by four sisters B Donohoe Abbey Street May Monaghan Main Street K Quiggs Oldcastle and Rose Reilly. Father Tom was a playing member and Secretary of Cavan Slasher’s for many years and was uncle of Rev Thomas Monaghan who is a final year clerical student in Clonliffe. Funeral and burial in Illtyd’s Church Wales with a number of relatives and friends travelling to Wales from Ireland.
Indoor football kicks off in New Sport’s Centre Arena adjoining the recently refurbished dance hall. Ladie’s and gent’s competitions. All details from Tony Loughman Muckno Street Castleblayney.
Cavan draw with Meath 1-11 ti 2-8 in the semi final of the Ground’s Tournament before 22,686 highly excite spectators at Croke Park Dublin. Cavan were on their way to victory over arch rivals and All Ireland champion’s Meath when Tony Brennan leveled the game for Meath and the two teams will meet again in two weeks time. Meath who had much the better of the opening exchanges led by 1-8 to 1-2 at half time but Cavan dominated the second half and were unlucky after their best display of the year to be held to a draw by a Meath team who ran out of gas in the second half.. Cavan Matt McHugh Gabriel Kelly Andy McCabe Peter Pritchard Pat Tinnelly Ray Carolan Enda McGowan Tom Lynch Fergus McCauley Micheal Greenan JJ O Reilly Steve Duggan Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher and Philip Murray. Subs Brendan Murtagh for Enda McGowan Brendan Donohoe for Micheal Greenan and Micheal Greenan for Charlie Gallagher.
Two spots of £5 each at the Anglo Celt Staff Dance where music is by the Navak dancing 8-12 admission 7/6 and the star prize will be a Christmas Hamper valued at £20.
Death of Evelyn Richmond Railway Road at the Lourdes Hospital Drogheda. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs J Richmond the Manager of the well known Lockington’s Coal Suppliers Railway Road There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral conducted by Rev George Millar MA in Cavan Parish Church with burial later in the New cemetery..
George Kennedy Farm Contractor Ballyhaise is fatally injured when caught in his won trashing machine while working at the farm of Brady’s in Cullies cemetery . He was pronounced dead when admitted later to Cavan Surgical Hospital and is survived by his two sisters nephews and nieces. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral from Ballyhaise Protestant Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Over 100 cars accompanied the remains from the Surgical Hospital.
Huge crowds attend the Visitation of Cullies cemetery. Father James J Dolan Adm assisted by Father PJ Gargan CC thanked all who attended and tended the graves in such an impressive manner. The prayers for the dead and the rosary were recited in cold but dry weather.
All Star Concert in the Town Hall to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the De La Salle brothers coming to Cavan in 1942. Special Mass in the Cathedral will be celebrated by priests of the parish who are also past pupils of the De La Salle school. Dinner dance will follow in the Ulster Arms all the events are organized by the De La Salle Past Pupils Union led by Thomas ‘Toggy’ Connolly. The celebrations coincide with the canonization of Brother Benildus in Rome where Brother Ultan Sherlock flew out to attend in Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday.
Great new for the thousands of people living near Breffni Park with the announcement that after many years of canvassing and pressure the Department of Posts and Telegraphs are locating a new fully kit telephone kiosk at the entry to the park adjacent to ‘Breffni Store’s’ Plans tendered by Council staff led by County Manager to the Department of Posts and Telegraphs have reaped a bountiful harvest. Mr McCarthy was heartily congratulated by all of the members of Cavan Urban District Council who had lobbied for the location of the much needed telephone kiosk.
November 3rd 1967 De La Salle School grounds are decorated with a huge banner proclaiming Saint Benildus and flags and bunting in the Papal colours fluttering in the breeze.
Niall Bradley aged 23 Father Murphy Square Kilkenny city is appointed Town Clerk Cavan Urban District Council. He succeeds the very popular Brian Johnstone from Redhills who has gone to Westport where he will serve as Town Clerk. Niall Bradley was a clerical officer with Kilkenny County Council for 5 years before his appointment to Cavan.
Extensive and interesting feature to honour the 25th Anniversary of the De La Salle School in this week’s Celt. Bishop Patrick Lyons who was familiar with the work of the De La Salle Order in Ardee and Drogheda when he was Parish Priest in Ardee invited the order to set up a school in Cavan in September 1942 just as the new Cathedral was opening. The old Boy’s School closed at Christmas 1942 and due to an epidemic which left the two teachers Mr and Mrs O Reilly unable to continue their duties Bishop Lyons had to hurriedly ask the De La Salle Brothers to take over the Old ~Boy’s School at Creighan. Brother David and Brother Florence who had a large don arrived at once and stayed in the Farnham Hotel and the Reilly’s were replaced in Cavan School on January 24th 1942 and four days later Brother Mark arrived. The Brothers later left the Farnham to reside in a flat over Pat McDonnell’s at 6 Main Street. By this time the new school being built at the Old Gaol was nearing completion. The School was blessed by the Manger Father James Reilly cc who celebrated Mass in the presence of the newly arrived Brothers children and many of the townspeople. On Monday November 2nd 1942 the entire school marched in procession to the new school where they were officially welcomed by the Manager Father John Maguire Adm Father Jimmy O Reilly and Father J M Byrne cc and a large number of townspeople including parents of the boys. On the 13th November Bishop Lyons visited the school and congratulated all on the splendid layout and up to date modern teaching methods. By the end of 1943 there were six Brothers teaching 301 pupils. The Brother’s House which was originally the residence of the Governor of Cavan Gaol was completely refurbished and the Brothers left 6 Main Street to take up residence on the 29th April 1944 and the residence was blessed by Father John Maguire. Mass was celebrated in the new oratory on the 13th of May and two days later on the official feast of Saint De La Salle Bishop Lyons celebrated Mass with many of the town’s people again being in attendance to celebrate this unique event. In June 1947 Thomas O Deing Minister for Education paid his first official visit welcomed by the Brothers and local clergy led by the dynamic Bishop Lyons. The children sang national Irish songs to celebrate the event and the tricolor flew alongside the Papal colours in the school grounds. Pictured is the De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union who are organizing the events to mark 25 glorious years of the De La Salle Brothers in Cavan town. Tommy ‘Toggy’ Connolly Chairman Timmy Murphy Treasurer Teddy McCormack Vice Chairman Sean McCann Micheal Smyth Noel Fay and Philip Murray. Brothers David and Timothy send greetings from faraway South Africa. The Silver Jubilee Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 9th November 1967 by past pupils including Father Ray Brady Main Street with dinner dance in Ulster Arms later admission 25/- . Silver Jubilee concert in the Town Hall featuring the De La Salle Boy’s Band Belfast Saint Agnes Choral Group Nicholas Barry Sam McClure and the McCoy School of Dancing Belfast.
Barry O Sullivan will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society meeting in the Ulster Arms on Monday next.
Recent heavy rain floods the Green Lake and Flagon Bottom with Breffni Park badly threatened by the sea of water all round the park.
Bridge Club N/S Father Thomas Woods and Mrs Bradley E/W Father Tierney and Maureen Cullen. Best Gross Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan.
Clement H Daniels aged 26 formerly Drumard Kilmore is victim of October 9ths sinking of Panasonic Pan Oceanic Faith Liner disaster in North Pacific. Lived in Lake View Cleveland Ohio. Son of Mr and Mrs JP Daniels Cornafean now living in Kentish town England. He was only brother of Joan Daniels Trefzger Ohio. Rev David Ernest officiated at the Service of Remembrance in Saint Paul’s (COI) Episcopal Church.
Death of the legendary Philip Ruddy NT late of Bridge Street at the residence of his daughter 52 Naas Road Inchicore at the age of 83. Personal friend of Eamonn De Velera he was Chairman and Vice Chairman of Cavan Urban Council representing Fianna Fail for many years and Secretary of Cavan County Board of the GAA later serving on the Ulster Council of the GAA. He was a star member of Erin’s Hope Dublin Behey Benburb’s and Cavan Slashers. He played in goals for the senior county team winning 3 Ulster Championship medals from 1916-1919. He represented all that is great in Gaelic Ireland and spoke as gaeilge fluently in the house and at work. He was a founder member and Secretary of Feis Breffni. He was a founder member of Cavan Cumainn Fianna Fail and supported it’s National ideals. He served as an officer in the Local Defence Forces during the Emergency. He spent 40 years teaching most of the time as Headmaster in Coolboyogue. He retired as Principal in 1949 being replaced by PJ Keaveney. He retired to Dublin for health reasons 18 months ago. He is survived by his wife Katherine sons Philip Thomas MPSI Cavan and 4 daughters Sheila McMorrow Kathleen, Frances and Bernadette. He was father of the late Father Patrick Ruddy Pastor Florida and Maire Bean Ui Cathain. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral Mass in Saint Brigid’s church Killygarry with burial later in the adjoining cemetery. The GAA were represented by TP O Reilly Chairman HL Smith Secretary and Paddy Donohoe Treasurer. Fulsome tributes paid to the late Phil Ruddy by Cavan Urban Council with Tom Fitzpatrick TD remarking that Phil gave great service to the community as a leader in Civic sporting cultural life and he was a gifted teacher who took a great interest in the welfare of his pupils. Paddy Conaty seconded the motion of sympathy proposed by the Chairman all members standing for a minutes silence.
November 10th 1967 Aíne Sullivan eldest daughter of Dr Jack and Kathleen Sullivan passes her BSc degree final exams with honours at UCD. Educated at the Poor Clare’s Loreto and UCD Aine is back teaching in Saint Clare’s Secondary School..
Brian Murphy Cavan’s leading Auctioneer and Valuer is elected Chairman of Cavan’s Chamber of Commerce at a well attended meeting in the Farnham Hotel.
Young Bernard Joseph Connolly 4 Breffni Terrace is pictured with seven beautiful pheasants shot by his father Patrick Connolly at Arahan Rocks.
Cavan Urban Council agree to sell their 12 acre site designated for housing to Cavan VEC for the development of a new Vocational School at Tullymongan. They will sell the site at the cost of acquisition by them together with conveyance costs.
Donie Fay and Oliver Brady are among the stars who will line out in next Sundays Intermediate football final between Drumalee and Lacken next Sunday at Breffni Park. Eamonn Gaffney fancies the town team to shade the exchanges in a game which will be refereed by Mick McCarthy former Westmeath Cavan Stradone and Cavan Gael’s dual star.
Cavan very impressive as they inflict the first defeat on Meath the All Ireland champions 1-8 to 2-4 in the Ground’s Tournament at Croke Park. They now meet Mayo in the Final on November 8th 1967. Cavan won because they took the few chances provided for them but Meath’s forwards were totally off song. Meath played with the strong wind in the first half and the teams were level 2-2 to Cavan’s 1-5 at half time. Team Matt McHugh Gabriel Kelly Andy McCabe Peter Pritchard Pat Tinnelly Tom Lynch Brendan Murtagh Ray Carolan Fergus McCauley Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Phil Murray Jimmy O Donnell Brendan Donohoe and Charlie Gallagher. Referee Mick Loftus Mayo.
Jim Sheridan and Noel Smith are Cavan Shamrock’s representatives on all star North Eastern AUL team to compete in the Oscar Traynor Cup.
Eamonn Weir Architect Main Street is the winner of the top spot prize at the well supported Anglo Celt Staff Dance in the Town Hall where the Chairman of the committee Brendan Dunne presented him with the prize of £20. The hall was tastefully decorated with spots each dance. Music was by the popular Navak Showband Cavan.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce 1967 Chairman Brian Murphy Vice Chairman Louis Blessing Secretary Michael Smith Oakvale Treasurer Barry O Sullivan .
Solemn Pontifical High Mass is celebrated in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim for the deceased Bishops and Priest of the Diocese of Kilmore. The chief celebrant was Bishop Austin Quinn assisted by Fathers Johnny Cusack Deacon PJ Corrigan sub deacon master of ceremonies was Father Thomas Woods Castletara and Father ABC McGrath conducted the Cathedral Choir from his position on the organ.
Fathers ABC McGrath and Patrick J Gargan officiate at the annual visitation of the graves in Saint Brigid’s cemetery in Killygarry. Father Gargan thanked all the workers and the many plot holders who had the grave yard in resplendent condition for the visitation. He later imparted Benediction in Saint Brigid’ s Church.
Cavan Motor Club 1967 Chairman Maurice Jackson Vice Chairman J Woods Joint Secretaries Alex Dempsey and Derek Morris Treasurer Vincent Walsh. Committee R Trenier Norman Cinnamon Willie McCormack Joe Hill Frankie O Neill J Maloney Joe Fletcher J Brady Peter McGinnity Brian Sullivan B Scanlan Leonard Brady and S McQuade. It was announced that Frankie O Neill and Joe Hill won the Cork Moonrake Rally over 210 miles in the Novices class for both driver and navigator.
At a press conference in the Farnham Hotel it was announced that ladies would be taking part in this year’s Boy Scout’s Pantomime for the very first time. The proceeds will go towards building a new Scout Den at Railway Road on a site that has been purchased from CIE. At the Urban Council meeting in the Town Hall to discuss the granting of planning permission for the site , Maurice Jackson well known local business man said he wished Father Torlac and the Scouts the very best of luck but questioned their wisdom in providing a Scout Den that is likely to draw hundreds of young people each week to this site where a bridge will have to be built over the Kinnypottle at the most narrowest point of the road. Surely a more suitable and safer central site was available to accommodate the Scouts who have a long history of distinguished service in Cavan town dating back to 1930.
November 17th 1967 Department of Lands and Fisheries with 900 jobs relocates from Dublin to Castlebar. The Minister for Lands Michael O Morain is a TD for the constituency. Donagh O Malley meanwhile announces that the Department of Education will decentralize to Athlone with 520 top class civil servant jobs leaving Dublin.
Mrs Doreen Lord is elected Chair of Cavan Housewives’ Association. She is married to John Charles Lord County Council and Chairman of the Agricultural Committee.
Patrick J Maguire Moynehall is appointed Commander Department of Ireland World War 1 Veterans USA Incorporated at a very well attended meeting in the Ulster Arms Hotel. Cavan. Pat who is very well known in Cavan cycling in and out from his home in Moynehall and giving a military salute to friends and neighbours served in the American Army Engineer Corps in France during World War 1.
Andy Breslin well known Cavan self drive operator and Vintage car enthusiast buys the landmark building of Byers Main Street for a record £9,600. Brian Murphy was the Auctioneer and Paddy Cusack Ballyjamesduff had carriage of sale..
Public meeting in the Farnham Hotel sponsored by Cavan Chamber of Commerce to discuss the traffic and parking regulations contained in the Development Plan for Cavan town. The Chamber will meet with the Cavan Urban Council nest week to discuss the outcome and make recommendations on behalf of the traders of the town.
Death of Mary Burns 21 Saint Brigid’s Terrace after a long illness at Lisdarn Hospital. She is survived by her son daughters and relatives friends neighbours. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Death of Brigid Sheanon relict of John Sheanon College Street former Ambulance Driver Cavan County Council. She is survived by her son Patrick daughter Mrs J Murray Farnham 1 brother and 2 sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Saint Felim’s cemetery Ballinagh. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated Please Check
Cavan Chamber of Commerce call an urgent meeting for the Farnham Hotel to discuss the new development plan for the town with particular emphasis on one way traffic.
Rev Brother Damien Mount La Salle Dublin in attendance at the Silver Jubilee celebrations for the De La Salle Brothers in Cavan. He is eldest son of James and Rose Kelleher Drumlark and brother of Brother Gabriel John who will receive his full profession at Castletown Laois in September.
Tommy and Nellie Gilroy sell their home at Coleman Road to Benny Dunne Edenticlare for £3,000. Brian Murphy was Auctioneer and JV Kelly and Sons were Solicitors having carriage of sale.
Cavan Bridge N/S PD Maloney and Joan O Hanlon E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter. Best Gross Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan.
In conjunction with National Road Safety Week Smith’s Garage Dublin Road Cavan are offering free safety checks on all motor vehicles and a free road test to prove the reliability of the vehicle by trained and experienced mechanics.
November 24th 1967 A jury at Cavan Surgical Hospital directed by Paddy Cusack County Coroner returns a verdict that death was due to respiratory failure due to multiple fractures to the body of George Kennedy aged 55 Agricultural Contractor Ballyhaise who met his death when he was caught up in the power shaft which belonged to himself at the harvesting operations on the farm of P Brady Cullies Cavan.
May Robert’s hold their first dinner dance in the Ulster Arms. Pictured are Ken Simpson Chairman Michael Ryan CEO Mrs Betty Ryan Ken Ruddock Assistant Manager Mary Baxter Joint Treasurer K Smith Joint Secretary Tommy O Donnell Joint Treasurer G Maguire Joint Secretary Jimmy Tully Joint Secretary and T Dunne Vice Chair.
Lacken outclass Drumalee 2-7 to 1-7 in the Intermediate Final before a large attendance who paid gate receipts of £80 at Breffni Park Cavan. Very entertaining game with Lacken holding sway at midfield where man of the match and captain of Lacken Frank McKiernan had a stormer playing his best ever game for Lacken not far behind was his more illustrious brother Tom and the day belonged chiefly to the McKiernan’s bringing Lacken their first trophy after many years in the doldrums. Drumalee played to their best but could never match the strength and tenacity of Frank McKiernan who was pitted against a galaxy of Drumalee stars at midfield.. Tony Coyle was brilliant in goal never getting adequate cover from a very shaky defence. Seamus Fay at centre half Frankie Walsh at midfield on his own. In the forwards only Donie Fay Micheal Greenan and Michael Lyons threatened any danger to the Lacken defence. Scorers for Lacken Tom McKiernan 2-2 Oliver Brady 0-3 P McCusker and P Farrelly 0-1 each . Drumalee Micheal Greenan 0-3 Donie Fay 1-1 Paddy Lyons 0-2 and Michael Lyons 0-1. PC Donohoe Treasurer of the Cavan County Board GAA presented the Intermediate trophy to a delighted Lacken led by Frank McKiernan at the final whistle.
Death of ex Garda Sergeant Patrick James ‘Packie’ Gallagher 10 Connolly Street on November 12th 1967 at the age of 64.Joined the force in 1928 he served in Letterkenny Ramelton Convoy and Dublin. He was an outstanding footballer in his youth and represented his home team Aughnasheelin as well as playing club and county football in Donegal where he won several senior championship medals. He was a keen angler and each Sunday he was down at Rann or other vantage fishing spots on the Erne waterways In his retirement he cam to live with his sister Mrs McCoy and was extremely popular in the town. He was an outstanding supporter of Cavan football and frequent visitor to Breffni Park. He also enthusiastically followed the fortunes of Cavan Gaels. He was brother of Mrs McCoy and Mrs Donald McGovern Swellan and was a native of Aughnasheelin County Leitrim. Father PJ McManus officiated at the well attended removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Tommy Gilsenan is the Contractor at the refurbishment work at the Post Office and Telephone Exchange badly damaged by fire last Christmas.
Cavan Housewives 1967 Chairman Doreen Lord Vice Char Josephine McEntee Secretary Maureen Watters Assistant Secretary Sheila White Treasurer Mrs E McKay.
Sheila Crotty will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Club in the Ulster Arms this coming week.
Monthly fair good demand excellent supply in all classes. Yearlings £35-42 2 year olds £55-65 3year olds £70-80 suck calves £16-23. Good demand for pigs all clearing at record prices with one cwt of bonhams changing hands for £100. Ponies £35-45 knackers £50-70 working horses £55-65 foals £30-40 donkeys £10-15.
Death of Susan Smith Alackan wife of Jack Smith Guinness Delivery man for Cavan. Her death is at an early age and she leaves her husband Jack young family brother sisters relatives and many friends. There was an overflow attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Maua Maloney wife of George V Maloney Junior and a native of Clones nee McGilly is the new Captain of the Ladie’s section County Cavan Golf Club.
Bishop Quinn presides at the Silver Jubilee Mass of the De La Salle Brother’s foundation in Cavan in the well attended Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with the celebrants being all past pupils Fathers Michael Cullivan Michael Cooke Sean Breen Ray Brady George Gear and O Martin CRP Kilnacrott. Father Patrick J Gargan was master of ceremonies and the lesson was read by Brother Ultan Superior De La Salle School Cavan.
November 31st 1967 The Commercial Class at Cavan Technical School win the All Ireland Senior Handwriting competition and the Platinum trophy. Pictured are GM Lovett Headmaster Margaret McGowan Sandra Shields Kitty Morgan ( Special Prize) Ann McEntee Bernadette Kenny Lelia Johnston Miss Maguire BSc HDip Ed Tutor Margaret McMahon Kathleen McCormack Dympna Coyle Sheila Maguire Maura Smith Mary McNamara Ann Rose Sexton Bridie McManus Nora May Cahill Anne Morrow Rosie McPhilips Katherine Farrelly Eileen Martin Pauline Sloan Eta Sorahan and Teresa Smith.
South African Surgeon Christian Bernard conducts the world’s first human heart transplant operation on 53 year old Lewis Washkansky at Groote Schuur Hospital in Capetown.
WE Berney is appointed President of the Wireless Dealer’s Association at AGM. His stated aim is to prepare the organization for the boom with the introduction of colour television. Berney’s now have 8 branches catering for Cavan Monaghan Louth North Dublin Longford Meath Westmeath. Willie heads up the only Irish owned TV Company that can compete nationwide with the foreign firms who are in the rental trade on the British mainland.
County Cavan Golf Ladie’s section Captain Maura Maloney President Dorothy Smith Vice Captain Mary McCarthy Treasurer Kitty Jenkins Secretary Ina Hickey. Committee Goldie Fleming Margaret English Una Smith Bridie Farrelly Joan O Hanlon Mrs Bogue Kathleen Sullivan Kathleen Murray Joan Hickey and Marese Binchey.
.December 1st 1967 Pictured is Mary Sheridan BA who took her degree at night classes at UCD. She was educated at Ballinagh Girl’s school Loreto College and UCD. Mary is daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Sheridan Drumcrow Corlesmore.
The very pretty Mary Plunkett SRN Saint Phelim’s Hospital and a native of Ballyhaise wins the Miss Mannequin Cavan title at Fashion Show in Loreto College organized by the Mother Superior and Vera Brady Fashion Shops. The Junior Miss Mannequin is 14 year old Isobel Aquileia from Madrid. Mary Plunkett is among the favourites to win the Irish Finals in the Gresham Hotel next Monday
Death of Philip Smyth at this residence ‘PA Smyth’s ‘ 14 Main Street Cavan at the early age of 43. Philip was a gentleman through and through with a great rapport and respect for young children. He was a founding member of the Pavilion Lawn Tennis Club and took a full role in the famous Pantomimes where his sister Maura usually played the leading role. Outstanding tennis badminton and single figure golfer. Philip won many of the competitions at County Cavan Golf Club including the Captain’s Prize and represented the Club on many occasions. He was a very successful business man running the establishment of PA Smyth’s with his late mother Eileen and wife Bridie for many years. In recent times Philip had fallen into extreme bad health and became addicted to alcohol. Philip Smyth was predeceased by his father Philip A and mother Eileen and is survived by his son Philip Donal Michael and daughters Valerie Meabh sisters Eileen McNamee Dublin and Maura McEntee Monaghan. He was a nephew of Father Michael Smyth Baltimore USA. The lesson at the Mass was read by his 17 year old son Philip. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Death of John Weston Cavan and Westmeath at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan on November 26th 1967. Native of Streamstown county Westmeath and worked with CIE at Cavan Railway Station where he was a Signal Man. He was a founder member of Cavan CYMS in 1936 and had been an officer and member of the famous Old Catholic Club. Loyal hardworking member of Saint Patrick’s Conference Saint Vincent De Paul. During his over 35 years in Cavan he stayed with Elizabeth Nee in Abbey Street and in more recent years lived in River Street. He is survived by his nephews and nieces. Funeral from a well attended Saint Patrick and Felim Cathedral Cavan to Horseleap county Offaly.
Cavan Bridge N/S Michael O Sullivan and Maureen McDonald Best Gross Jim Hearn and Nell Arnold E/W Rev A Tierney and Mrs P Markey with Best Gross Tommy McCormick and Jim Mansfield.
Death of Eva Finlay 58 Nutley Park Dublin and late of Killynebber on Sunday last at the age of 72. She was widow of Thomas A Finlay SC TD Pembroke Road Dublin who died in 1932. She was mother of Thomas A Finlay SC and William D Finlay Professor of Law at UCD. She was formerly Miss Fagan and a native of Dublin. Funeral from Our Lady Queen of Peace Merrion Road Dublin.
December 8th 1967 Patrick Walsh cyclist Drumlark is knocked down and killed as he emerged from work on back avenue at Saint Patrick’s College. He was dead when admitted to Cavan Surgical where the Last Rites were administered by Father Paddy Gargan CC who was dean in Saint Pat’s for many years and a personal friend of the deceased. He was 56 years working in the College and was an outstanding Gael playing with both Cavan Slashers and Drumalee of which he was President at his death. He was the holder of many hurling and football championship medals. Drumalee GFC formed a guard of honour at the Cathedral and as the cortege made its way to Cullies cemetery a guard of honour of teachers and student lined the Main Road to bid farewell to a man who was extremely popular with students from many generations. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with Father PJ McManus officiating with burial later in the family plot in Cullies cemetery .
Over 10,000 brown trout are released as fingerlings in Lavey Strand Lake by the Inland Fisheries Trust under supervisor Philip McConnell.
Death of Cavan’s oldest man 104 year old Patrick J Carolan Boynaagh Kingscourt . He had just eaten a hearty breakfast and was settling down to have a smoke when the end came suddenly and unexpected. He was presented with the President’s Bounty on the occasion of his 100th Birthday and PJ Carroll and Company sent him a consignment of tobacco a practice they continued on each birthday until Patrick’s sudden death. Hardy soul in his youth he walked to North County Dublin with his sickle to assist in the Harvesting of potatoes and crops. He was an expert angler and caught some specimen fish during his long tenure. He was unmarried and is survived by his nephews and nieces neighbours and many friends. The funeral was large and representative from Saint Mary’s Church Kingscourt to the adjoining cemetery
New classrooms at Saint Patrick’s College are built by Francis Smith Ballyhaise with Phil Cullivan Gaffney and Cullivan Architect. The class rooms were officially opened and blessed by the Bishop Austin Quinn assisted by Father Bob McCabe and Charles Travers Saint Patrick’s College.
“Christmas trees from Liam Bogue 6/- each delivered within three miles of Cavan free of charge. Bogue’s Timber Market Dublin Road Cavan Phone 124.”
Pictured is Ann Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs John Smith Banahoo Carrickaboy who received her SRN at Warrington General Hospital
Very Rev B Kieran SS CC Superior of the Sacred Heart College Tanagh Cootehill will give the exhibition of photographs at next week’s session of Cavan Photography Club.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim and Mrs Hearn E/W Ina Hickey Maureen McDonald.
Barmen’s Association 1968 Joint Honary Presidents Veronica Sharkey and Ken Browne Chairman Seamus Fay Vice Chairman Liam Cooke Secretary Francis McDermott Assistant Secretary Jimmy Smith Treasurer Leo Dowling Assistant Treasurer John Ashe. Committee Donie Fay A Lyons P Cunningham L Cadden Sean Brady M Lee Oliver Reilly MS N Rudden K Smyth and J Maguire.
Sympathy is extended to Judy McEntee Church Street on the death of her mother Mary Cusack Corawillan Lavey at the age of 79 after a short illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. She was quiet unassuming and very charitable and religious known over a wide area for her humour and generosity. She was Guardian of Saint Dympna’s Well in Lavey and pilgrims from all over Ireland recall her acts of kindness and hospitality over many years. She was very religious and never missed the First Friday attendance at Mass in Saint Dympna’s Lower Lavey. It was fitting that her mortal remains were brought to the Church on the First Friday of December 1967. She was mother of Patrick Cusack farmer Corawillan Lavey Michael Merchant and farmer Drumora Ballyjamesduff Eugene Cusack Merchant and farmer Johnny Cusack Cavan All Ireland footballer both Corawillan Lavey daughters Meg Manley Dublin Judy McEntee Church Street Katey Reilly Crubany sisters E Clarke Shankill and Mrs M Ruddy Glasdrummond Poles. She was aunt of Father Johnny Cusack CC Bunnoe and was predeceased by her husband John 17 years ago. The chief celebrant of the funeral Mass was Very Rev PE Brady PP with Father Johnny Cusack reciting the final prayers at the graveside.
December 15th 1967 Official strike called at Smith’s Garage by the ITGWU over the dismissal of the Shop Steward. Six office girls and twenty workers passed the picket and are continuing to work at the plant which is still open for business.
The Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers celebrate their Silver Jubilee with a dinner dance in the Ulster Arms. Pictured are Francis Smith Ballyhaise Onslow Bredin Jack McCann Chairman Paddy Elliott JJ Smith Paddy Brady Jack Galligan Charlie Greene Pat Smith Paddy Dunne Treasurer J Slowey and Paddy Brady Secretary.
“Eddie’s 75 Main Street Cavan prime beef lamb pork turkeys geese chickens corned beef and tongue. Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year to all customers and friends.”
Death of Mrs M McGovern Margaret Mary ‘Addie’ at 47 Clonmel Road Ballymun Dublin. She was relict of E McGovern The Stores Ballyhaise who died in 1951. She was sister of the late B Smith Old Age Pension Officer Cavan. She was a member of the Crubany Branch Cumainn Na Mbhan. The house was a refuge for those on the run and many distinguished freedom fighters on the run sought the refuge of the house in Crubany including the present Minister for External Affairs Frank Aiken. She is survived by one daughter Miss R Gorman and brother Philip Smith.
Breffni Boy’s Band De La Salle Band will play season airs and greet Santa Claus at the Town Hall where her will distribute gifts to over 400 children from the town and be driven to the Hall in a Vintage car owned na driven by Andy Breslin. Aft4er his rigors in the Town Hall her will be driven directly to the Poor Clare Convent where he will distribute parcels to all of the orphans.
NCBI Cavan Branch hold their annual sale of crafts in the former premises in Bridge Street kindly given free of charge by Hickey’s Butcher’s.
Cavan Turkey Fair Cocks 3/- per lb while birds over 20 lbs fetched only 2/6 per lb. Hens remained steady all day and cleared at 4/- per lb.
The premises known as ‘Regina Rosari’ Main Street opposite the Poor Clare Convent sells at auction for £4,750 to Charles Lord County Councilor who was buying in trust for Benny Moore. The Auctioneers were Brain Murphy of Murphy Quinn and Company Cavan with Alfred Myles Smith having carriage of sale.
Post Office Social Club 1968 Chairman Frank McManus Treasurer Jimmy Bury Secretary JJ O Reilly
Cavan Bridge Tackney Cup 1st Father Thomas Woods 12 points 2nd Nell Arnold 11 Joint 3rd Kathleen Brady and Surgeon Cullen 10 points . Special prize Jim Leonard.
Brendan Murray George McClarey and Tom Clarke all directors of Tractamotors Limited open Cavan’s first tyre rethreading plant ‘Tyre and Rubber Distributors at their very successful; premises at Tractamotors Dublin Road Cavan.
“John Donohoe Congo Bar. Seasonal greetings to al my customers. My pint is sure to please. Beer and stout in bottle and draught”
December 22nd 1967 Inspector Jim McNally is promoted to the rank of Superintendent Garda Siochana at the age of 41 and transferred to Macroom county Cork. He is secretary of Cavan Angling Club. He is a native of Kilann Wexford winning an All Ireland College’s medal with Good Counsel New Ross. He was promoted to the rank of Inspector in 1964 and has served in Dublin Cork Westmeath Longford coming from Granard to Cavan when promoted from the rank of Sergeant in 1964.
Strike of 22 men settled at Smith’s Garage Cavan with the reinstatement of the suspended shop steward.
Ulster team to play the holders Connaught in the Railway Cup Semi Final at Breffni Park in March 1968. Seamus Hoare Donegal Gabriel Kelly Cavan Bernard Brady Donegal Peter Pritchard Cavan S McQuillan Antrim Dan McCartan Down Joe Lennon Down Ray Carolan Cavan Sean Taggart Tyrone Mickey Niblock Derry Colm McAlarney Down Niall Gallagher Donegal Sean O Connell Derry Sean O Neill Down and Charlie Gallagher Cavan.
“Brady Brother’s Livestock Salesmen Cootehill Cavan and Carnaross.
Death of Dorothy Smith Farnham Street after a long illness borne with courage and fortitude at the age of 67 in a Dublin Hospital. .Native of Cavan town the family were in the legal profession for many generations. A tradition carried on by her late brother PN Smith. She gave unselfish dedicated service to her community and country. She was a leading light in the Red Cross serving during the War in a front line hospital in Saint Lo France where she Administrative Officer.. She was a founder member of Cavan b ranch National Council for the Blind of Ireland in which she took a very active role. She was founder member of Cavan ICA and first President and was elected National President in 1958 a post she filled with great distinction traveling all over Ireland Britain and the USA to promote the ideals and aims of the ICA. In her youth she was international class hockey player and represented her province and her school in hockey interprovincials. She was a single figure golfer winning almost all of the prizes she competed for at County Cavan Golf Club and beyond. She represented Cavan Golf Club at interprovincial and national level and was President of the Club at her death. Above all she was a great Cavan town woman and took great pride in the advances of the town and people over the course of her lifetime. She was sister of the late Philip N Smith Solicitor and is survived by one sister Mrs PJ Walsh Dublin. She was a cousin of Alfred Myles Smith Kevitt Castle. Her nephew Father PM Walsh CM celebrated the Funeral Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim on Monday morning. Eileen Maloney Assistant Area Director represented the Red Cross while Violet Hazlet Secretary of the Irish Union of Lady Golfers represented the Golfing Union of Ireland while Cavan Golf Closes all day on Monday as a mark of respect. The Cavan Guild of the ICA and the Red Cross joined forces in forming a guard of honour at both the removal and funeral with Father ABC McGrath officiating at the graveside in Killygarry??
Father Colm McGovern Columban Missionary priest is home from Fiji to spend Christmas with his father and family at Cathedral Road Cavan. He is son of Owen NT and the late Maura nee Reilly Drumkilly and was ordained a priest in 1959. He studied languages for two years in Boston University before going on the missions.
CYMS Snooker Handicap Arthur Downey beat Ton Doonan Laurence Nee beat Michael Higgins Michael Murray beat Michael Breslin Eamonn Donohoe beat Jim Fay. In the second round Sean McManus beat Eamonn Donohoe and Larry Nee beat Packy Doonan.
Eddie Pratt of Gurteen Arva wins the first £5 voucher in the McCarren Sausages promotion. The sausages are on sale all over Ireland and there are a total of £50 in prizes to be won according to Andrew McCarren Director.
December 29th 1967 Sergeant Sam Donegan a native of Ballymacormac county Longford is transferred from Sligo and is promoted to the rank of Inspector to replace the departing Superintendent Jim McNally in Cavan.
The Old Age Pension presently at 60/- per week is increased to 65/- Married couples will now get 117/6. Widow’s pensions meanwhile shoot up from 52/6 to 57/6 while the Maternity Allowance for insured persons goes up from 55/- to 60/- per week from the 1st January 1968.
Ladies in cast of Bachelor Gay the Boy Scout’s 12th Pantomime opening in the Town Hall shortly cast includes such notable beauties as Noreen O Donoghue Nuala Bornemann Maura Mullen Sally McKenna Frances O Donoghue Rose Mary Allen Betsy Coyle Sheila McGinnity and Sally McKenna Maureen Goldrick and Una Healy while Mel Doherty John O Connor will play support this year.
Eamonn Gaffney lists his club players of the year as Sean Byers John Joe O Reilly Crosserlough Frank McKiernan Lacken Andy McCabe Mick McInerney Pauric Boyle Crosserlough Jimmy Browne Cavan Gaels while the leading county players are Ray Carolan Andy McCabe Phil Murray and John Joe O Reilly.
Day of prayer for World Peace with Bishop Austin Quinn presiding at Mass in the Cathedral at 7:30 on New Year’s Day . Reservations for civic and cultural groups with the Cathedral specially heated for the event.
Joseph P Smyth Brooklyn USA brother of HL Smyth and family Courthouse is dead at the age of 61. He was 42 years in America and served in the American Air Corps during World War 2. Gifted footballer and outstanding handballer he represented Cavan in All Ireland handball series and had several Ulster medals to his credit both at minor and senior level. He is survived by his wife Sophia 5 sons and 4 daughters in the USA.
Brisk business in Cavan town for Christmas after a very slow start things picked up in the week leading to Christmas and came to a climax with a clear out of stock on Christmas Eve with the shops remaining opened until after ten to accommodate the late rush.
Sean Walsh Cavan’ well known distance swimmer stays in the water at freezing Swellan Lake for 52 minutes on Christmas morning. Conditions were perfect but a bit on the chilly side as Sean vowed to swim each day during 1968. He has swam the Lake Isle of Innishfree Lough Conn Lough Mask and the scenic Lower Lake in Killarney during 1967.
Death of Michael Tully Saint Brigid’s Terrace highly respected resident and a Bread Server in the town for many years. He spent a long time abroad in England. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
The new telephone kiosk was very busy over the Christmas period with many instances of people queuing to make calls to loved ones abroad. The machine takes pence and shillings and the calls are routed through the local exchange.
Few motor car loads of wren boys create a nuisance on Saint Stephen’s Day. Mercifully the weather turned out poor and they scattered as quickly as they landed.
January 5th 1968 Cavan town and county is covered in deep fall of snow just missing out on Christmas with children off from school delighting in the winter wonderland. Not so much delight from drivers as the roads become icy and impassable in places particularly on high ground.
Tommy Sheridan Sub Post Office Cavan and Cavan CIE is the recipient of yet another award for his safe driving of CIE buses over many years at a function in Dundalk.
By order of the County Manager Dermot McCarthy ‘Pauline Cullen from Main Street Swanlinbar is appointed Clerk/Typist at Cavan County Council.’
Death of Susan Conaty Connolly Street on January 3rd 1968 at her residence. She was aunt of Benny Conaty and ran the pub until the death of her husband Terence who died 30 years ago. She is survived by her nephews and nieces relatives neighbours and many friends. There was large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry.
Loreto College Past Pupil’s Union President Breege Sheridan Mrs James Dawson President of the Royal School PPU Maura Baxter Lauri McConnell Secretary Aine Sullivan Patsy Kelly Rose Gaffney President Dublin branch and Mrs Galligan Cavan.
Death of June McCrery native of Cavan died in Glasnevin Dublin. She was a member of the well known Gilchreest family and was wife of Robert who was Treasurer of Cavan County Council for many years. Funeral took place to Saint Finian’s cemetery Sutton.
Cavan Bridge Joint 1st N/S Maura Cullen and Doctor Martin E/W Kay Henry and Mr Caffrey.
Gerry and Marie Keating announces that they are taking over ‘The Old Mill Bar’ 62 Main Street from Walter Ball once the premises of Andy Galligan and Benny Smyth’s at the Pound Archway. Modern Lounge and Bar best drinks and personal attention.
January 12th 1968 District Justice J P Gilvarry after five years on the Cavan/Monaghan circuit is transferred to the Roscommon circuit. Native of county Mayo he is replaced by District Justice Sam Shaw.
Maureen Goldrick and Una Healy stars of the Bachelor Gay Pantomime in the Town Hall are pictured in the Anglo Celt
Death of Kate Coyle nee Lawlor Poles Cavan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was widow of Peter Coyle who died some years ago. She is survived by her sons daughters relatives and many friends.
Social in Saint Augustine’s Hall raises the impressive total of £55 for Gorta with Cavan Mineral Waters giving the minerals free.
Frank Brady representing Laragh wins the Ulster Novices Cross Country Championship over 4 testing miles at Glen Road Belfast . Due to the bottomless ground in Armagh the championships were transferred to Belfast at the last minute. Larah represented by M O Brien Brian McEnroe M Smith and Frank Brady were 4th team behind the winners Oak Leaf from Derry..
Brendan and Kathleen Murray buy the premises of PA Galligan’s as an investment paying £7,000 for the premises which is in need of repair. The Auctioneer was Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn 89 Main Street.
Indoor Football at Cavan’s Sport’s Centre Cavan Rangers 8 Cavan Strollers 8 Cavan Rovers 4 Butlersbridge 5. Ladies Football Cut Throats 4 Ballinagh 4 Vikings 7 Drumlane 5 Congo Slashers 10 Cripples 2.
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January 19th 1968 Father Terence McManus Vice President Saint Patrick’s College and a native of Kinawley county Fermanagh is appointed President of Saint Patrick’s College to succeed Father Bob McCabe who was President since 1961 and on the staff 36 years. Native of Drumcrave Cavan he succeeds the late Very Rev M Canon O Rourke PP VF as Parish Priest of Manorhamilton. Father McManus was ordained in 1939 and is 29 years on the staff of Saint Patrick’s College Cavan he is seen here addressing the Past Pupil’s Union annual dinner in the College where PJF McDwyer President of the Union presided with Bishop Austin Quinn among the distinguished guests.
Garda Tim O Sullivan Granard Road Ballinagh retires from Garda Siochan on January 6th 1968 after 44 years service to the Force. He is the last of the first generation of Gardai to retire and served in Ballinagh for over 20 years. Tim served in the Depot in the Phoenix Park Kerry Donegal Mayo Sligo and Leitrim.
Hurricane storm sweeps through Ireland leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. Many television aerials telephone cables electrical blackouts and slates blown down as well as many trees in exposed places uprooted. Cattle electrocuted in byre in Cootehill on Sunday afternoon while three deaths are reported nationwide.
Death of one of Cavan and Kilmore’s leading churchmen Rev Monsignor Daniel F Fitzpatrick PP VG Cootehill Dean of Kilmore at Cavan Surgical Hospital following his accident with the door of the garage which swung open and hit him during the nationwide storm on Sunday afternoon. He suffered severe head injuries and died from his injuries on Thursday at the Surgical at the age4 of 77. Native of Derravona Belturbet he was an outstanding churchman and was made a Domestic Prelate when he was only 50. He was a very handsome man of great physical physique and was a gifted orator and public speaker. Born in 1890 he was educated at Cootehill National School Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and later Maynooth where he was ordained in June 1916. His first posting was Curate in Corlough in 1916. In 1917 he was appointed Professor in Saint Patrick’s College where he served until 1925 and from 1925 until 1939 he served as Curate in Shercock. He later served as Administrator in Castlerahan before being appointed Parish Priest in Crosserlough in 1943 but at Christmas 1943 he was transferred as Parish Priest to Manorhamilton where he was made a Domestic Prelate at the end of 1943. He was appointed Parish Priest Cootehill in December 1951 and later Dean of the Cathedral Chapter. During his time in Cootehill he was a founder member of Saint Michael’s Secondary School the impressive Comprehensive School. He was Chairman Cavan Committee Red Cross and Chaplain of the Cavan county Curia of the Legion of Mary. Saint Michael’s Church was packed to capacity with both religious and lay people for the removal and funeral where his good friend Bishop Austin Quinn presided with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Jim McDonnell Cavan and Cavan Gael’s footballing legend from Bunnoe is elected the second Chairman of Cavan Gael’s succeeding Paddy Conaty who is now President while Eugene Monaghan is Secretary and Maurice Brady Treasurer. PJ Carroll is the new Club Captain.
Death of Peter O Neill Connolly Street at his residence. He was an employee of McCarren’s Bacon Factory Cavan and spent some years in America in his youth. He was a member of the Irish Army for a number of years and was vey well known and respected in his native town. He is survived by one sister Elizabeth. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery where his colleagues in McCarren and Company formed the Guard of Honour.
January 26th 1968 Mary Maguire long term member of the staff of Cavan Technical School and a native of Kilann Shercock is appointed Vice Principal of Cavan Technical School.
Cavan Technical School caretakers receive their first pay rises since July 1966 with their wages now shooting up by £1 from £8-10-0 to £9-10-0 with many dissenting voices at Paddy Fleming’s CEO extravagance at the monthly meeting of the VEC.
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Death of John Brady Annaglough. Survived by his sons daughters brother and family. Funeral from the Cathedral was large and representative with burial later in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry.
Sudden death of Michael Donohoe of the Fairgreen at the age of 43 on the 23rd January 1968. He was a native of Kill Cootehill and was a truck driver on the construction of the new Poor Clare Convent. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial in Kill cemetery on Thursday 25th January with Father PJ Gargan presiding. . Michael Donohoe is survived by his wife Mary ‘Molly’ son Martin daughter Marion brother and sister.
Death of Patrick Smith Pullamore. He is survived by his brother sisters relatives and friends. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Planning permission is granted for the erection of twenty houses on three acres of land at Earlsvale House once owned by the Connolly and later O Gorman families.. The developer is M;/S Geoffrey Frank Gomme Aylesbury England. The houses are four bedroom detached with garage and will sell at £3,700.
Death of Mary Brady Annaglough. She was one of the area’s best known and most loved characters and was very religious and charitable. She was widow of John Brady farmer Annaglough who died some years ago. She is survived by four sons and two daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father PJ Gargan presiding.
Sympathy is extended to Peter Mullen Shoe Merchant Main Street on the death of his mother Sarah Mullen Newgrove Monaghan. Her husband James died just two years ago. She is survived by her sons Peter Cavan Thomas Dublin two daughters Kathleen O Shea NT Carrickmacross and Nuala Mullen Newgrove Monaghan.
Val Fitzpatrick well known comedian and musician from Dublin will head the bill at the annual De La Salle Past Pupil concert in the Town Hall.
Sister Mercy Rooney Matron of Cavan’s Saint Phelim’s Hospital thanks the various groups who entertained both patients and staff during the Christmas including the boys of Saint Patrick’s College Choir under t he baton of Father Torlac O Reilly Cavan ICA Choir Mighty Avons Showband M/S Doherty O Connor John P Smith and Paddy McEntee Cavan County Council Social Club Sean Tully TD
February 2nd 1968 Monsignor John McCormack a native of Moynalty is appointed Bishop of Meath to succeed the late Bishop Kyne. He was educated at Moynalty NS Saint Finian’s Mullingar and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth where he was ordained in 1946. He was formerly Vicar Capitular of the Diocese of Meath.
Death of William Finlay 10 Saint Mary’s Terrace Cavan and formerly of Lacken Ballinagh. He was a well known building contractor in Cavan and surrounding areas with no job too big or too small and finished to a very high specification. He was uncle of Fathers Sean Finlay Sacramento California and Rev W Cafferty Texas USA. He is survived by his wife Anne brothers sister relatives neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan where his nephew Rev W Cafferty celebrated the Mass with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry where Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Sympathy is extended to Father Terence McManus President Saint Patrick’s College on the death of his aunt Sister M Sophie in the 72 year of her religious life at the Holy Rosary Convent Sheffield England. She was also aunt of Father PJ McManus OMI Dublin.
Death of Mrs Hyland Moynehall at the age of 83. She was very well known and highly respected person in the area being known for her unselfish charity and hospitality. She is survived by her husband John and son nephews nieces relatives and many friends and neighbours. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan presided.
Bridge Club Howell Cup eight tables. Maureen Cullen and Kathleen Brady. Best Gross Jim Leonard and Jim Hearn .E/W Owen McGovern and Father Colm McGovern Best Gross Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey.
Death of Mother Mary Clare Murphy Loreto Convent Cavan at the age of 62 . She was professed at Loreto Abbey Rathfarnham in 1934 and served as a teacher in Killarney Rathfarnham and Coleraine before coming to Cavan. She is survived by her brothers sisters and members of the Loreto Confraternity. Father James J Dolan Adm officiated at the Requiem Mass and funeral to the Convent cemetery.
February 9th 1968 Rev WJ Fletcher Farnham Street Cavan is appointed Moderator of the Monaghan Presbytery at the Presbyterian Council meeting in Ballybay.
Fintan Tierney Butlersbridge and Cavan well known inter county GAA referee is presented with a silver tray for his services to the Rory O Moore’s GAA club in Belturbet where Fintan is sole coach and trainer.
Margaret O Brien wife of Michael O Brien Killynebber is awarded £22,500 and costs by the Master of the High Court arising out of severe whiplash injuries she received when as a passenger she was in collision with a car driven by Thomas Smith farmer Crosserlough on the 27th January 1965 at Tonagh Mountnugent on the way to Finea. The road conditions at the time were treacherous and visibility was down to nil in a snowstorm and black ice >The car driven by Mr Smith skidded into the car in which Mrs O Brien was a passenger struck from behind causing severe damage to her back and pelvis and resulting in severe whiplash which left her immobile. Mrs O Brien is the mother of ten children/ John F Binchey MS LCP Smith was for Mrs Margaret O Brien while Dr Paget Kildare Street Dublin represented Mr Smith.
Gerry Graham aged 22 86 Main Street Cavan and Paddy Swarbrigg aged 19 Griffith Park Cootehill are involved in an accident when the car skidded in the treacherous weather conditions at Tullyvin. Both were taken to the Surgical Hospital Cavan where their condition was stated as ‘comfortable’. Both are members of the well known Navak Showband.
Connie Lynch Manager of the Royal Showband Lackenmore Ballyjamesduff is also removed to the Surgical after he was mowed down by a speeding car as he emerged from Breffni Park following the Cavan and Kildare game on Sunday week. Connie is detained with serious injuries for the last ten days.
Brendan and Kathleen Murray have the Court Cleaner’s as their new anchor tenant in their recently acquired premises ‘PN Galligan’s’ 31 Bridge Street. Dry Cleaning and Laundry. ‘The Court takes care of Cavan’
Over 180 guests at the annual Red Cross dinner dance and entertainment in the Town Hall. John Coyle formerly Cavan Strollers and Mons Terrace was among the gusts and sang some of the old songs of yesterday as did guest artistes Jimmy Mallon Benny O Rourke and Molly McGurk.
Jim Logue staff photographer Anglo Celt has his property at Kilnavara up for sale and will shortly depart Cavan. While Jim and Molly Finegan are retiring from farming and teaching and have the old homestead and 45 acres up for sale at Corlurgan.
Novice and Boy’s Cross Country and Novice at Killeshandra. 1st Paddy Lynch Cootehill 2nd M O Brien Laragh 3rd F McGauran Cornafean. Cootehill Paddy Lynch M Sherlock E McCabe and M Lynch won the team prize. 880 yards Girls 1st Una McDonagh Cootehill M Leddy Cornafean and R Brady Cornafean. Senior Men Jim Cochrane Cootehill 2nd T Martin Cornafean and S Maguire Cornafean.
Death of the well known Jack Meehan Bridge Street in England at an early age. Served his time in his father’s hairdressing salon before emigrating. He was an outstanding member of the championship winning teams of the Cavan Slashers and later played with Crubany. He is survived by his wife daughter mother brother Packy Barber Bridge Street May and Rose SRN Lisdarn Hospital. Funeral from Saint Charles Church to Gunnesburg cemetery.
Joe M Reilly well known playwright of the hit dramas ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ and ‘The Bell Factory’ is back with the Moonlight Players rehearsing his latest play ‘Mistletoe Chain ‘ which will be performed publicly for the first time in Killoughter Hall on the first Sunday of Lent.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Rafter and Miss A Kelly E/W Mrs Lavelle and Vincent Crotty.
Breffni Boys Band present ‘Phil The Fluter’s Ball’ in the Town Hall on Saint Patrick’s night. Entertainment for young and old.
Summer time will begin this year on Sunday 18th February 1968.
February 16th 1968 Rev Father G Gorman a native of Regaskin and a Chaplain with the American Navy is posted to Vietnam and has been resident in the war torn area since November 1967.
Over 250 guests attend the annual dinner of George Fegan and Company in the Ulster Arms. Pictured are W Creane Mrs Creane Robert Mackeral Director Mrs Mackeral Francis Brady Chairman Sadie Kennedy John Kennedy Director Miss M Lee Treasurer Billy Downey Dora Dempsey E Craig S Gray Willie Foster Miss B Lyons Maud Montgomery Secretary.
Death of Bridie Gaffney Drumgola at a very young age. She is survived by her husband Paddy three young children parents brothers relatives and many friends. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’ s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Margaret McNamara College View relict of James McNamara Tailor Connolly Street and College View at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was a native of the Lough Gowna area and was aged only 53. She is survived by her 4 sons Paddy James Joseph and Tom 3 daughters Christina Margaret Josephine nephews nieces relatives and many friends. Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was large and representative with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Rita Inglewood only daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Ryan Abbey Street in New Hampstead, She is survived by her husband and brothers Robert Joe and Patsy. Check this entry
Death of the legendary fly angler John Wilson Butlersbridge at the age4 of 78. His advice was also sought by visiting angler and he was known as a ‘purist’ fishing on the fly particularly at the May fly rise on the local rivers. He was held in the highest respect by his peers and a trophy in his honour is competed for each year by the members of Cavan Angling Club. He was in his prime in the hey day of the brown trout on the Annalee River and knew every twist and bend. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth son daughters brothers sisters. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the funeral and removal from Saint Aidan’s Church with burial in the New cemetery.
Cavan Engineering comes in for lots of criticism at the monthly meeting of Cavan Urban Council with the initial forecasts of plenty of work for the locals not materializing and a huge grant of £157,000 made by the Government Tom Fitzpatrick TD calls on Cavan Development to initiate steps to provide work for the record numbers now on the unemployment register. All agreed that it was a tragedy to see so many well educated young people on the Christmas relief scheme. Tom O Connor said never in the history of Cavan town were so many young people unemployed and he called on Central Government to acquire much more suitable occupants for Cavan Engineering which he called ‘a white elephant’ a sentiment shared by most of the councilors.
Open Snooker Tournament at Cavan CYMS all enquires to Michael Higgins Secretary Farnham Street.
Father Paddy Mallon Saint Patrick’s College will kick off the series of lectures on the Bible in the Poor Clare Convent Hall with a talk on the ‘World of the Old Testament’. Priests from Saint Patrick’s College will give lectures each week during Lent on different aspects of the Bible.
Kevin McKay who has been Accountant in the Hibernian Bank Cavan for the last nine years is leaving Cavan on promotion to Assistant Manager Strabane. He was an outstanding member of Cavan Rugby Football Club.
Margaret Lynch NT Ballinagh wins the Maytime Festival Queen heat at Merryland Ballroom Clones. Margaret will now go forward to the finals in Dundalk in May. Ann Murtagh from New Inns Ballyjamesduff a nurse in Belfast was also chosen by the distinguished panel of judges and will represent Clones in the finals in Dundalk.
February 23rd 1968 Noreen Mullen 16 year old student at Loreto College Cavan and a native of Ballybofey county Donegal wins the 1st prize for best haddock in the Bord Iascaigh Mhara National Fish Cookery competition. She is presented with her prize by Father P Canon O Reilly PP Chairman of Cavan VEC. Her teacher in Loreto is Mrs E Whitney Domestic Science teacher.
Patrick ‘Paddy’ Smith Cavan All Ireland footballer of 1947 and 1948 and native of Pullamore Cavan is promoted from assistant manager Bank of Ireland Oldcastle to Manager Bank of Ireland Bailieborough. Replacing Tom Fitzpatrick who is gone on promotion to Loughrea.
Death of Mary Ann McEntee Leiter Poles and late of McCabe’s Pullamore. She is survived by her brother sister relatives and many friends and neighbours. Funeral took place from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Sudden death of Mrs Anna McGovern Saint Patrick’s Terrace. She was a native of Aughnasheelin county Leitrim and was in business in Bridge Street for some years before her marriage to Donal McGovern well know Cavan and Cavan Slashers footballer and a native of Virginia. Her brother Garda PJ Gallagher died only in the last few months. She is survived by her husband Donal sons Cyril in Naas and Eamonn in Cavan sister Mrs McCoy Connolly Street grandchildren friends relatives and neighbours. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery . Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Death of Margaret Mullaly 5 Emmett Place at the age of 45 at Lisdarn Hospital Cavan. She was a native of the Kilnaleck area and was living in Cavan for the last 20 years. She is survived by her husband and 2 sons . There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Ballinarry cemetery.
Mary Crowe in her first Secretary’s report to Cavan Camogie Board meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall is highly critical of the scant financial assistance afforded by Cavan County Board GAA to the fledgling revived Camogie Board. Where they only received £20 from the County Board to reorganize the game in the county. She reports that despite the lack of support the Board now have nine teams affiliated and played their first round Ulster Camogie Championship against Derry when many of the girls played their first ever match and wore the uniforms for the first tike many of the players never handled a camogie stick before yet although beaten by a much stronger team gave a very good account of themselves. Each club paid £5 to affiliate and Mary calls for a panel of referees who are impartial and know the rules of camogie.
Second pre marriage course in Saint Augustine’ s Hal during Lent . Last year 92 couples participated and the organizers are expecting another large number this Lent. Names should be given in to Father PJ McManus before the 3rd of March 1968.
Death of William O Rourke 17 Lake View Cavan father of Cavan Gael’s goalkeeper John ‘Foley’ O Rourke. He is survived b y his five sons and five daughters two brothers grandchildren relatives and many friends. He was a member of the Irish Army for many years and was a gifted horticulturist and gardener. He took a keen interest in the welfare of the senior county team and seldom misses a game in Breffni Park. He was a playing member of Crubany and later Cavan Harps and in recent years took a keen interest in Cavan Gael’s . There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with burial in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry. Father PJ Gargan officiated.
Father Augustine Leydon with the aid of slides will give a talk on the ‘Formation and Writing of the Old Testament’ at the weekly Biblical Studies in the Convent Hall. There will be a questions and answers session after the lecture.
Sympathy is extended to Jim Philips Farnham Road on the death of his father James Philips Ballymahon county Roscommon.
Mrs B Costigan will give the cookery demonstration in the Technical School.
Organ recital by Rev RJ Roe BD in Church of Ireland in aid of building fund.
Items by Beethoven in stereo in Cooke’s Lounge at first recital given by Eamonn Cooke. Next week’s recital will be given by Eamonn Gaffney and will include the Swingle Singers Bach and Mozart.
March 1st 1968 Pat McGuigan now McGeegan from the Skyrocket’s Showband Enniskillen wins the 4th National Song Contest with ‘Chance of a lifetime’ and will represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest in the Albert Hall in London next month. Thousands converge on Clones to welcome Pat home and carry him from the car shoulder high to his home on the Diamond.
Presentation to Paddy and Nan McCullagh Saint Patrick’s Swellan on the occasion of Paddy’ s 46 years of service as a linotype operator to Cavan’s Anglo Celt. The presentation was made by Brendan Dunne Chairman of the Social Committee at the annual dinner dance in the Farnham Hotel.
Mr and Mrs Con Boucher from Arva are pictured winning the old time waltz competition sponsored by Arva Show committee in Saint Patrick’ s Hall Arva.
Benny and Mrs Moore open their new Mace Superstore opposite the Poor Clare Convent on Main Street. Benny has been adviser to Mace for the last 7 years and previously worked in George Fegan’s and later gained further experience of the retail business in Ballyshannon and Tipperary. Free two pounds of sugar to all purchasers over £2 and free entry to draw for beautiful hearth rug. All items are marked below expected retail price in other comparable stores. The reconstruction of the premises cost over £3,500 and was carried out by Onslow Bredin in a record five weeks. There are now over 5,000 retailers in the Mace Group.
Bishop Austin Quinn warns against ‘False and dangerous opinions being now being held threaten our Faith’
Greta O Rourke who is retiring from business has the ‘Abbey Bar and Restaurant’ up for sale. The premises are at a busy junction beside the CIE Bus Depot.
County Cavan Junior Cross Country Championships over 6 testing miles at Cornafean 1st TJ Martin 2nd Paddy Lynch Cootehill 3rd Sean Cassidy Laragh. Under 16 two miles J McKiernan Killeshandra N Brady Cootehill V Cosgrave Cootehill. Ladies 880 yards 1st Una McDonagh Cootehill 2nd Rita Brady Cootehill and 3rd Meta Leddy Cornafean.. Senior four miles 1st Jim Cochrane Cootehill 2nd Sean Maguire Cornafean and 3rd Leo Flanagan Cootehill.
Death of the very popular well known Edward Johnston 22 Saint Phelim’s Place after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude on Sunday February 20th 1968. He would have celebrated his 53rd Birthday on Monday. He worked all of his life in McCarren’s and was very well known in sporting circles playing with Cavan Harps during their halcyon days of the 1940s winning 3 senior league and one junior championship. He is survived by his large family of 9 sons 4 daughters brothers and sisters. His father P Johnston was a Labour member of Cavan Urban District Council for many years.
Death of Andrew A Brady Drumcalpin Tullyco Cootehill on the 27th February 1968. He was husband of Nan NT and was a former long serving member of Cavan County Council. He was father of Father Sean Brady Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. He is survived by his wife sons daughter relatives neighbours and friends. Funeral from Carrickallen Church to the adjoining cemetery. His colleagues in McCarren’s formed a guard of honour at both the removal and funeral with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ McManus officiated.
The free travel scheme so popular in the Republic has now been extended to pensioners over 70 in Northern Ireland and a reciprocal arrangement is now in operation for pensioners from the Republic visiting Northern Ireland.
Jane Maxwell aunt of Frank Humphreys Derrylane and Mrs E Sheridan Drumullen celebrates her 100th Birthday in the USA. She is cousin of Mrs Walter Smith and Lily Bennett Clonogonnell.
Cavan Bridge open championship for the Surgeon Bertie Cullen Cup will take place in the Lake Hotel in Virginia. Entries to the Captain Jim Hearn Drumalee.
Cavan team of four will play the famous Rathmines Dublin 6 team in a senior challenge at Cavan Chess Club on Sunday.
Dan Treston is the Adjudicator at Cavan Drama Festival which will be opened by the Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn on Sunday.
March 8th 1968 Seamus McKenna a native of Scotstown is appointed to the inner Bar by the Chief Justice Cearbhail O Dallaigh. Seamus is a well known Barrister in the Cavan Monaghan circuit.
Meath party fly out from Dublin Airport to play Australia in the Aussie Rules down under.
Noel Collier and Edward Brady Trim are the winners of the prestigious Cullen Cup at the Lake Hotel in Virginia. Pictured with the winning pair are Maura Cullen who presented the cup Surgeon Bertie Cullen donor Jim Hearn Secretary and Michael O Sullivan Captain Cavan Bridge Club.
Great display by the incomparable Sean O Neill of Down as Ulster beat the holders Connaught 4-8 to 1-10 to qualify for the Railway Cup where they will play Leinster on Saint Patrick’s Day at Breffni Park Cavan. A good crowd of 8,500 paid gate receipts of £1,195 to see Ulster defeat the Connaught men who deprived them of a record 5 in a row last Saint Patrick’s Day. Ulster led by 1-4 to 0-5 at the interval and 3-8 to 0-8 with five minutes remaining but let Connaught in for a couple of consolation scores when the game was stitched up.
Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College wins the Ulster Intermediate title at wet and windy Armagh over three mud filled miles. T McCauley Saint Pat’s was 3rd as the Cavan college took the Intermediate title. Saint Pat’s finished second to Saint Patrick’s College Lurgan in the Junior competition. Their next outing is at Drimnagh Castle Dublin in the All Ireland tests.
Death of Katie Nelson wife of Paddy Alackan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She took an active part in the War of Independence. She is survived by her husband Paddy and two brothers Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father PJ Gargan officiated.
John Ledingham Danny McCarey Eileen Reid are some of the stars appearing at the first Charity Concert in the Town Hall this Lent. All proceeds are going once again to the Poor Clare Convent Building Fund and admission is 6/- 4/- and 2/6. Booking at Sullivan’ s Sweet Shop Cavan.
Father Dan Gallogly will give the lecture ‘Creation and Original Sin’ in the Poor Clare Convent Hall in the continuation of the Bible Studies lectures this lent.
Loreto College senior and cadette teams will take part in the All Ireland Volleyball finals in Dublin this weekend
Sympathy is extended to Mrs P Brady on the death of her mother Mrs McNamara at the residence of her daughter Mrs P Brady Cullies cemetery . She was mother of Father Brain McNamara Manorhamilton. He husband Tom died some years ago. She is survived by her son Father Brian daughters Mrs Bernard Brady and Kathleen McNamara. Father Brain McNamara her son was the chief celebrant of the Requiem Mass at which the Bishop Austin Quinn presided with Father PJ McManus officiating at the graveside.
March 15th 1968 Sudden death of Donagh O Malley Minister for Education after he steered Fianna Fail to a by election victory in Clare. Cavan Chamber of Commerce send their sympathy to the Government and family of the late outstanding Minister who introduced free secondary education and the free student travel to and from school. The President Mr De Velera Taoiseach Jack Lynch were all present at Donagh O Malley’s funeral in Limerick.
Private Teddy Maguire A Company 10th Infantry Battalion is off to Cyprus for a six month tour with the United Nations.
Gillian Arnold daughter of Nell and the late Cyril Arnold MPSI Latt. wins the prestigious ‘Miss India Tea’. Twenty six girls including Teresa Gilchreest Ulster Bank Cavan and Kilnaleck took part and Gillian who is a member of the Mobile Blood Transfusion Service representing Sligo was chosen as the winner. She wins a new wardrobe three week holiday for two in India all expenses paid and £275.
Queen’s University Belfast with their adaptation of the ‘Tempest’ win the Dr Lyons Cup and Section A at Cavan Drama Festival, Dan Carleton Queen’s was best producer. Queen’s also won the best setting award Mary O Callaghan best actress and Boutros Nazwatchi best actor
Loreto College win their first cadette volleyball title when they defeat Goresbridge 2-1 in an exciting final played before a capacity attendance in Dublin. They will now take part in the European championships in Rome at Easter. Team Colette O Hagan Paula Bouchier Margaret Shalvey Paula Carolan Vice Captain Elizabeth Murphy Helen English Captain Mary Maguire and Geraldine Magee.
Death of at her residence Margaret Breslin widow of Edward Breslin formerly a driver with the old GNR trains at Cavan Station. She was extremely well known in Cavan and retired to live in Dublin some time ago. She is survived by her sons daughters relatives and many friends both in Cavan and Dublin. There was a big attendance at the funeral from Our Lady of Consolation Donnycarney Dublin with burial later in Killygarry where Father PJ McManus presided.
Sean Keane a nephew of Leo Anglo Celt is a member of the American AOH Pipe Band that took part in the big Dublin Saint Patrick’s Day Parade and afterwards delighted the big crowd in Croke Park at the Railway Cup finals. His father was a member of the Kerry panel defeated by Cavan in the 1947 Polo Ground’s All Ireland Final in New York.
All schools in the Parish are represented at the Mass in the Cathedral to celebrate the life of the late Minister for Education Donogh O Malley TD. Father Terence McManus President of Saint Patrick’s College was the celebrant. Donogh O Malley died suddenly after a by election meeting in Clare. He will be forever remembered as the Minister who introduced free post primary education and introduced the school buses to primary and post primary schools.
Bishop Quinn attends the first of the charity concerts in aid of the Poor Clare Convent Building Fund. He was later introduced to Danny Doyle Eileen Reid Gregory and the Cadets as well as the Navak Showband and the compere Jimmy Magee for RTE.
Patrick Smith from Owen Roe Terrace is home on holiday in his native town of Cavan after 41 years in America. He is staying with his brother in law Tom McNamara Saint Patrick’s Terrace Swellan. This is Patrick’s 10th visit home and he is accompanied by his son Kevin a member of the American Navy in Vietnam and has visited Cavan twice before.
The Breffni Boy’s Accordion Band will march to and from Mass on Saint Patrick’s Day and later will host ‘Phil the Fluter’s Ball’ on Saint Patrick’ s night where Brian Coleman will be fear and tigh.
Next week’s talk and slide show in the Poor Clare Convent Hall on the Old Testament will be given by Cavan native Father Ray Brady and entitled ‘From Abraham to Moses; A discussion will take place after the talk.
Michael Bravendar beats Tommy McKiernan to win the senior snooker handicap at Cavan CYMS while in the junior final Edward Smith beat Maurice Brady.
Keen demand and excellent supply at Cavan Fair taking place after a long lay off due to the foot and mouth epidemic. One year olds £35-50 two years old £70-80 springers £75-100 calves £12-20. Working horses £60-90 ponies £45-55 knackers £70-100 donkies £8-20. Bonhams £14-20 per pair casseogs £40-45. Cabbage plants 5/- per 100 bundles 2/6 to 3/6.
March 22nd 1968 Father PJ McManus makes the presentation to Bernadette ‘Detta’ Kenny the most promising progressive member of Cavan Girl’s Club at a function in the Club Room’s Tower Hamlet Farnham Street. Tributes paid to Sarah Cullen and her helpers including Joan McCarville Ann Maguire etc by Father McManus at the enjoyable end of season social. Seamus Fox parents committee also paid tribute to Sarah and the great work being done for teenage girls in Cavan.
Death of Matthew Watters Towns Park Ballyhaise at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. Funeral took place from Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise to Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
Ulster win their 5th Railway Cup in six years when they decisively beat Leinster in the Railway Cup football final 1-10 to 0-8 after leading 1-6 to 0-3 at half time at Croke Park . Ulster led by six points at half time. Cavan were represented by Gabriel Kelly Ray Carolan Peter Pritchard and Charlie Gallagher captain who was presented with the Railway Cup by Seamus Ryan President of the GAA after the game. 11,158 braved the artic conditions with sleet rain snow and strong easterly winds blowing from the Canal end.
Checkers win the indoor football final at Cavan’s Sports Centre. Pictured are Kathleen Murray Josephine McKiernan Maisie Maguire Kathleen Fay Margaret Murray and Patricia Carmichael.
Dual triumph for Saint Patrick’s College in the Junior and Intermediate Secondary School’s Cross County at the Phoenix Park Dublin. The Juniors won the title by 31 points while the Intermediate team had an emphatic 37 point victory. They did not field a senior team. Intermediate Frank Brady Eugene McCormack Joe Fulton Captain Brian O Mahony Brian O Dowd. Trainer Patsy Lee Anthony McCann Peadar Meehan Tony McCauley and T McTiernan Coach. Junior Raymond McGee Damien Treanor Tony Sheridan Seamus Watters Patsy Lee Coach Noel Finn Declan Gorman Philip Lynch captain John Sheridan Hugh Murphy T McTiernan Trainer. Feature of the Intermediate contest was the tussle between Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College and the well built dynamic Eddie Leddy from Saint Felim’s Ballinamore which the more experienced Leddy won after a classic tussle with Brady by a margin of 50 yards. Less than ten minutes later Leddy was back to easily win the All Ireland Senior title over a testing course.
Leonard Brady Mountain Lodge Cootehill and member of Cavan Motor Club is voted leading novice at the Motor Enthusiasts Club annual dinner at Dublin Airport. Leonard won three of their events in 1967.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the early morning 8 am Mass in the Cathedral on Saint Patrick’s Day and later presides at the Solemn High Mass celebrated by Father Colm McGovern home on holiday from Fiji deacon was Father Benny Maguire sub deacon Father PJ McManus and the sacred music was by the Cathedral Choir with Father ABC McGrath on the organ. Father John Maguire celebrated the children’s 10 o clock Mass while Father PJ McManus celebrated Mass as Gaeilge at 7:30 pm on Saint Patrick’s evening. A feature was the almost 100% wearing of shamrock by the congregations with some wearing badges to honour the patron Saint.
Gale force winds and heavy rain sweep the country with many rivers bursting their banks. The town river is now at Summer level. On Sunday nearly all sporting fixtures all over Ireland were postponed and those that proceeded had to be abandoned.
Nell Arnold widow of the late Cyril Arnold sells her bungalow ‘Carrigdoon’ Latt to Eric McCarthy Ballyjamesduff for £5,250. Murphy Quinn were the auctioneers . Nell well known Bridge player and founder member of the Cavan Club is leaving Cavan to live in Dublin where her two daughters are residing.
Paddy Murray Gerry Egan and Danny O Hanlon accompanied by Father Torlac O Reilly are on a weeks leader course at Larchill Boy Scout training camp.
Father Sean Brady Saint Patrick’s College will give this week’s talk on the old testament entitled ‘From the death of Moses to the fall of the Jewish kingdom in the Poor Clare Convent Chapel. Father Brady’s lecture will be illustrated with slides and a discussion will follow.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
Cavan draw with Rathmines 2-2 with one tie drawn in an exciting chess encounter at Cavan’s Farnham Hotel. Cavan will play Rathmines in Dublin over the Easter.
County Cavan Motor Rally 1st Liam Sheridan and Tom Tuite from Oldcastle 2nd NT Smith and R Foote 3rd Rosemary Smith and Pat Phelan.. Over the very tough Bailieboro Mountain Lodge Cootehill circuit sixteen cars set out but only eight finished the course which was a pipe opener for the professionals for the forthcoming Circuit of Ireland.
Sudden death of Edward Ferguson undertaker and farmer Clones. His grandfather William N Ferguson from County Down founded the famous Ferguson tractor and pioneered the famous Ferguson round disc plough. Another relative Edwin Ferguson invented the penny farthing bicycle. He is survived by his wife Mary two daughters Rosemary and Marian . There was a capacity attendance from all over the area at the funeral from Clones Presbyterian Church to Stonebridge cemetery.
March 29th 1968 Brian Lenihan succeeds Donagh O Malley as Minister for Education with Minister for Lands Michal O Morain taking over at Justice. Parliamentary Secretary at Lands Patrick Faulkner from Louth is promoted to the post of Minister for Lands and the Gaeltacht.
Aer Lingus Viscount Saint Phelim plunges into the Irish sea with the loss of 61 lives. The plane was on a routine flight from Cork to London and flying at 15,000 square feet when it began to spin and go out of control despite the heroic efforts of Captain Bernard O Beirne to steady the plane. The pilot crew and all the passengers perished.
Pictured at Charity Concert in the Town Hall last Monday night are Brother Ultan De La Salle Cavan Joe Dolan Nuala Bornemann Tony Keeley of the Graduates Sean McManus Oliver Kane ballad singer Joe Gilheaney of the Drifters Jimmy Horne Drifters Paddy Swarbrigg Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll Gerry Graham and Bill McCusker all Navak Showband Cavan.
Death of Elizabeth widow of Matthew Dowd at the residence of her daughter Mrs Paddy McKiernan 16 College Street at the age of 85. She was a naïve of Crosserlough and lived in Abbey Street Cavan for 36 years. Survived by his son daughter relatives friends and neighbours. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan t Moybogue cemetery. Father PJ McManus officiated.
Drumalee Juniors score impressive victory over Ballyhaise in the Flagon Meadow Ballyhaise where conditions were described as ‘bottomless’ winning by 1-5 to 0-4. Drumalee adopted much better to the conditions and would have won more easily if their forwards had taken even half of their chances. Scorers for Drumalee S Reilly 1-1 Michael Lyons 0-2 Pat Geoghegan and Gerry Walsh 0-1 each. Ballyhaise replied per J Maguire 0-2 and Jim Leonard and Jimmy Browne 0-1 each. Paddy Smith of Drumalee was the outstanding player afield. Drumalee had stars in defence with John Sheridan Joe Gilmartin Brian Lee Johnny Lynch outstanding while Gene Reilly Eddie Gorman gave them the edge at midfield while up front Reilly Walsh and Michael Lyons were always dangerous.
Cavan win the Table Tennis Championship at Bailieboro Parish Hall. Team consisted of Bill Mackeral Secretary E Ellis Eric Craig K Haddock J Owens Rev George and Mrs Olive Millar George Fairbrother. The Vance Cup was presented to the captain of the winning Cavan team Rev GA Millar by Rev AJ Nelson Bailieboro.
Brendan Bowyer of the /Royal Showband will top the bill at this week’s charity concert in the Town Hall. A presentation of a silver inscribed tray will be presented to Brendan who is making only his second visit to the Town Hall having playd there with the Royal Showband at the first Post Office annual dance in 1958. A bouquet of flowers will be presented to his wife Stella nee Brennan a native of Galway. There will be a full supporting programme booking at Sullivan’s Sweet Shop with tickets 6/- 4/- and 2/6.
Welcome return of Cavan Dramatic Society as they stage Maurice McLoughlin’s ‘Brush with the body’ at Cavan’s Town Hall. Booking at Betty Hickey’s opposite the Poor Clare Convent. The Producer is Michael Wall who has worked in the Abbey Theatre in Dublin.
The very popular well known Sean McPhillips is off to Cyprus on Unites Nations service. Sean is attached to Cavan FCA Military Barrack and is on his third tour of duty in Cyprus.
The residence of PN and Dorothy Smith in Farnham Street is sold to Brendan and Kathleen Murray as an investment property for £5,600. Sean Kelly acted for the purchasers while Jack F Binchey had carriage of sale while Brian Murphy of Murphy/Quinn and Company 89 Main Street were the Auctioneers.
Kevin Ginnity sells his residence at 5 Farnham Road for £3,500 to PJ Owens Solicitor Cootehill and again Brain Murphy was the auctioneer.
Brilliant angler TA McCann wins the Kilroy Cup open competition at Lough Sheelin for the 3rd time with two brown trout weighing 7 lbs 11 ½ ozs 2nd was Brue Mohan and 3rd Norman Cinnamond from the home club with two fish weighing 4 lbs 11 ozs . Fifty seven rods competed only nine fish in all were caught.
April 5th 1968 The famous concert comedian Frank Lynott a native of Manorhamilton is promoted to Bank Manager Ulster Bank Kilnaleck. He served in College Green Dublin Glenamaddy Cootehill Clones Castlewellan Newcastle county Down . He is closely associated with the Pavilion pantomime in Cavan where he played the comic role opposite the great MJ ‘Sonny’ Magee. He later starred in the Frolics in Ballyjamesduff. Frank is son of Mr and Mrs James Lynott Manorhamilton and is married to Colette nee Soden Ballyjamesduff and they have two sons and two daughters.
Rev B Kieran Superior of the Sacred Heart College Tanagh Cootehill will give the exhibition of slides at this week’s meeting of the Photographic Society in the Farnham Hotel.
Cavan Branch National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 1968 Chairman Brother Ultan Vive Chair Bob Henderson MPSI Treasurer Mrs Drury Secretary Doreen Lord and Veterinary Adviser Sean O Reilly MRCVSI.
Cavan Golf Club Free Sub Michel Dolan (21) 67 nett 2nd Frank Lyons (16) 67 nett.
“Used and antique furniture opening Monday 8th April 1968 Smith and McMahon Town Hall Street. Satisfaction guaranteed”
April 12th 1968 Iris Richmond Tullymongan House and Principal Drung Number 2 school is pictured with her star pupil Mary Poyntz the outright winner of the school’s all Ireland knitting competition. Pictured are her father George Poyntz Iris Richmond NT Ross Armstrong Sunbeam Wolsey Knitting Wools who presented the cup.
Pat McGeegan ‘McGuigan from the Diamond Monaghan finishes fourth in the biggest Eurovision contest to date from the Royal Albert Hall London before a TV audience of over 200 million Pat who suffered from laryngitis all week sang his heart out to finish a very creditable 4th with the big band ballad ‘Chance of A Lifetime’. Pat is a member of the ‘Skyrockets Showband from Enniskillen. Pat was given an enthusiastic reception led by the Monaghan Dublin Association at Dublin Airport.
Pictured is Corporal John O Reilly Military Barracks Cavan with his 7 lbs 2 ozs brown trout which he caught while spinning at Killykeen with a ‘Lame Minnow’ bait.
Death of Edward Joseph ‘Eddie’ Flood Castle Street Roscommon and late of Abbey Street Cavan. Eddie was the leading taxi service in Cavan for many years and he had a fleet of cars very much in demand for weddings and funerals where his brother Bernard assisted by nephew Jimmy Meehan was by far the biggest undertaker in county Cavan. Eddie was a leading horseman and rode out with the Cavan Harriers as well as being involved in the organization of the Point to Point races at Killymooney and the show jumping at Cavan Show. He was one of the first men in Cavan to own his own motor car and always kept his fleet in pristine condition. Among his employees was the ever loyal Paddy Kelly Breffni Park. Some years ago his wife and himself decided to retire to Roscommon the birthplace of his wife. He is survived by his wife Essie and sister Agnes ‘Aunt Aggie’ Maguire Bridge Street nephews nieces relatives and many friends both in Cavan and Roscommon. Funeral from the Sacred Heart Church Roscommon to Camross cemetery.
Danny O Kelly Post Office Cavan is the new Captain at County Cavan Golf Club succeeding his good friend Brendan Jenkins who held the position during the 1967 season.
New young faces on the Cavan Junior team to play Fermanagh at Breffni Park. Paddy Lyons Drumalee Oliver Galligan Cavan Gaels Jim Stafford Killinkere M Reilly Killeshandra M Smith Castlerahan D Cahill Castlerahan Michael Cusack Crosserlough Fergus McCauley Drumalee J Fay Castlerahan John Dwyer Castlerahan Declan Coyle Mountnuggent Cormac Cahill Cross B Brady Kill Tommy Galligan Killeshandra and P Keoghan Bailieboro. Subs Hughie McInerney Redhills Hughie Newman Ballyhaise and J Smith.
Mrs T Marron widow of Michael Earlsvale Road sells her residence at Earlsvale Road to Brendan and Kathleen Young. PJ O Reilly was auctioneer and John V Kelly Solicitor had carriage.
Amazing turn around in the fortunes of Cavan town talent groups as none of them qualify for the finals of the Tops of Breffni at Cavan’s Town Hall. Tulsk Elphin county Roscommon will take on the formidable Derrylin in the Rural final while Kingscourt will take on the very talented favourites Oldcastle in the Urban final. The trophies for this year’s contest are sponsored by the directors of the Anglo Celt.
Cavan Dramatic Society’s ‘Brush with a Body’ is well received by a capacity enthusiastic audience at the Town Hall. Cast Pictured are Paddy Murray Anne Cullivan Ann Fahy Sheila McGinnity Catherine Cullivan Norman Dingle Jim Rock Jim Lawlor Teresa Mongey Barry Cullen Mary Glavey and Michael Walsh Producer.
There were six tables in play at Cavan Bridge Club with winners N/S Ann McEneaney and Ann Kelly best gross Jin Hearn and Nell Arnold E/W Jim Burke and Father Thomas Woods best gross Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
Cavan Invalid Lourdes fund announce their annual sweep on the Galway Plate in aid of sending pilgrims on the Meath/Oblate Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Ticket from Nellie Gargan ‘Ritz Bar’ and Father PJ McManus the Presbytery Cavan. Masses offered in Lourdes for al benefactors.
April 19th 1968 Rev James Brady Loughduff is ordained priest at Saint Patrick’s College Kiltegan by the Bishop of Kildare and Loughlin Doctor Lennon and celebrated his first Mass in Loughduff Church on Monday evening where he is pictured with his sister Veronica Sharkey and brother Danny. He is a brother of the famous Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady and won a county senior championship medal with his two brothers Danny and John beating Bailieboro in a replay in 1963.
Cavan Urban District Council strike a rate of 72/- in the £ an increase of 6/5 on last year’s rate. The estimate includes a sun of £640 for property purchase to build a road between Farnham Street and Church Street. The Manager Dermot McCarty tells the Council that he has had an unusual amount of enquires for the purchase of sites for building of new private houses in the town.
Cavan Bridge Club win the county Cavan team of four championship and will represent the county at the team of four finals in Athlone later in the year. Cavan team Kathleen Sullivan Dermot Morgan Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey.
Dr FPE ‘Darragh’ Smith (10) wins the White Star prize donated by Seamus Caffrey with a score of 65 nett at County Cavan Golf Club. His son Nicky playing off 8 was second with a score of 66 nett. Forty players took part.
Cavan will play Mayo in the final of the 1967 Ground’s Tournament at Croke Park on May 12th 1968 and the winners will also win a place in the Wembley final against Meath at Whit.
Death of James Cusack late of Carrickacromin Tunnyduff. He is survived by his wife son and daughter. Funeral from the Cathedral to West Knockbride cemetery.
Over the Easter period from Good Friday to Easter Tuesday six patients were treated at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital for minor injuries all incurred at the Ulster Fleadh in Cootehill at which over 25,000 people were in attendance.
Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College is the celebrant of the Good Friday Service in the Cathedral wt which Bishop Austin Quinn presided. The deacon was Father Benny Maguire and the sub deacon Father Dan Gallogly Saint Patrick’s College. The lessons were read by Peter McGinnity Anselem Lovett while the Passion was read by Fathers James Carroll Torlac O’Reilly Sean Brady and ABC McGrath who also played the organ and conducted the Cathedral Choir. At the Easter Vigil cousins Charlie Gorman Main Street and Hughie Sheridan Drumalee Declan Murray and Hubert Conaty read the Lessons. Bishop Quinn was the main celebrant. Blessing of the new fire paschal candle baptismal promises litanies blessing of baptismal font was conducted by Father John Maguire. Father ABC McGrath and the Cathedral Choir rendered the sacred music.
Geraldine Whelan aged 4 ½ daughter of the well known Gerry and Mrs Whelan Cootehill was the youngest competitor on her accordion at the most successful Ulster Fleadh in Cootehill.
April 26th 1968 Charlie Haughey the new Minister for Finance presents his first Budget putting two pence on cigarettes and one penny on the pint of beer and stout. Measures are being introduced to control the activities of Banks within the State while a total review of payment of tax by the self employed professionals is to be undertaken. A new system too is being prepared to pay higher family allowances.
Patrick ‘Packy’ McGovern Pullamore is acquitted of the charge of careless driving of a motor car at Cara Street Clones when the owner of the nearby pub came forward to give evidence saying that the dead unnamed man fell under Mr McGovern’s car and was in a state of absolute and total intoxication being a danger to himself and others. Justice Sam Sham on hearing the evidence that the man fell under the car and Packy McGovern could do nothing to avoid the accident. Dismissed the charge. George V Maloney Junior represented the defendant.
Cavan Minor Panel 1968 Paddy Blessing Edward English PJ Dunne John Galligan Brain Lee Tony Dunne John McNamara Martin Fitzpatrick Pat Geoghegan Maurice Brady Phil Wray Micheal Galligan Noel Smith Thomas Sheridan Jimmy Browne Billy Allen JJ Lee John Brady Jimmy Galligan Martin McCullough and Tommy Smith.
Death of Mary Mulcahy old popular resident 26 Emmett Place. Extremely popular she was known for her immense charity and decency particularly to those less well off in society. Hers was one of the last houses in the town to decorate her door and lintel to welcome the Queen of the May on May Day. She is survived by her husband James sons Patrick ‘Dick’ Jimmy and Joe and three daughters Margaret Minnie and Kathleen. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Death of Patrick Smith in London. He was brother of the late Matt and John Smith Cavan and Drumcrave and for many years his parents ran a grocery and public house at 59 Main Street (Veale’s Chemist’s ). All of the family were deeply involved in the struggle for Independence which was quite opposite to the general traders in the town who favored the status quo and the Establishment. During the Civil War they were deeply entrenched on the Republican side and several members of the family spent time in jail for their political beliefs and convictions. Patrick is survived by his wife sons daughters brother John and sisters Mrs B Scott Moynehall and Nora Reilly Drumcrave. Funeral took place in London.
The Harlmatic male voice choir from London will give a recital in Loreto College sponsored by Cavan ICA.
Five and half tables in play at Cavan Bridge Club N/S N Fallon and K Brady E/W Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy.
Outside broadcast cameras at McCarren’s factory to record a programme for ‘On the Land ‘ on RTE.
May 3rd 1968 John Joseph Sheridan Creamery Manager Shantully Crossdoney is granted a license for his premises at Shantully Crossdoney in which he will sell intoxicating drink by Judge PN Ryan at Cavan District Court.. He extinguished two licenses in Cork city to obtain the license and the village of Crossdoney will have a public house again after and absence of 96 years.
Thomas McGurk building contractor Ballyjamesduff commence excavation work for the erection of 20 houses at Fairview Cavan for Cavan UDC at a cost of £54,000.
Lt Percy Gilchreest a native of Kilnaleck is commissioned 2nd Lt officer FCA and Platoon commander of 8th Battalion Cavan town. He is a well known gaelic footballer with Crosserlough GFC.
Rumors abound that Pope Paul VI is contemplating retirement. Cardinal Conway on his return from the six day meeting of the Liturgical Committee in Rome said that there was no truth whatever in the rumor.
Frank O Keeffe foreman for the erection of the new ultra modern Scout Hall at Coleman Road is appealing to able tradesmen and craftsmen in the area to give a voluntary hand in the erection of this badly needed facility. There will be ten spacious rooms adjoining a large central recreation hall. Donations can be sent to Father Torlac O’ Reilly Saint Patrick’s College Mel Doherty Coleman Road or any member of the committee.
Death of the very well known highly popular and deeply respected Henry Gaffney a native of the town in Youghal county Cork at the age of 46. He served with the Army during the Emergency of 1939-1945 and was later transferred to Dublin. where he was attached to the Army School of Music. After 21 years service he retired to Youghal and is survived by his wife and large family.
Cavan Bridge Club bid farewell to one of their most distinguished founding members as they present Nell Arnold wife of the late Cyril Arnold MRCVSI with an inscribed silver tray to mark her retirement to live with her family in Dublin. Cavan Bridge N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Miss Fallon and Kay Henry.
Gaelic League Cavan in association with Loreto College Cavan host All Ireland concert and drama in the Town Hall with Virginia Dramatic Society staging a one act drama in Irish by Douglas Hyde entitled ‘An Posadh’. Loreto with their choir of over 78 voices join with Poor Clare Secondary and Cavan De La Salle to entertain a capacity attendance with business being conducted in Irish and English. Among the musicians giving enjoyable solo items was Paddy McEntee and Maura McNally Cullies cemetery . The compeer was Seamus De Faoite.
John Charles Lord Legaland Crossdoney achieves the best price at Cavan Livestock Mart with his beef cow fetching £100 and weighing in at 13 cwt 2 quarters and 14 lbs. Trade is just beginning to pick up again after the enforced closure and animal restrictions imposed due to the Foot and Mouth.
Tops of Breffni 1968 Winners of Urban Oldcastle runner up Kingscourt. Best show rural Tulsk Elphin County Roscommon. Best Male actor Dessie Maguire Abbey Cavan Best Male rural Father Johnny Cusack Bunnoe. Best female urban Una McGovern Saint Felim’s Cavan best female rural Maureen O Brien Kilnaleck. Outstanding performer Valerie McManus Derrylin. Best topical sketch Patsy Sherlock and B O Reilly Kingscourt. Best Compeer Peter Martin Carrickmacross. Best Sketch Oldcastle.
May 10th 1968 Loreto College win the first European School’s Day sponsored by the Department of Education in Dublin with their impressive post card collection. They will now represent Ireland in the European finals in Strasbourg later in the Summer. Pictured are Mary McDonagh Anne Sheridan Marie O Mahony Catherine O Reilly Rosemary Fox and Fiona. Smith.
Doctor Ton Farrelly Lisdarn is donating a trophy for open competition at County Cavan Golf Club for golfers 5-12 handicap over 18 holes stroke.
Cavan Lawn Tennis Club 1968 President Rev GCA Millar Vice President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Secretary and Treasurer George Fairbrother. Committee Sheila Cosgrove Mrs Owen Mrs Bulmer Hilda Fairbrother Cecil Tilson Dermot Burke P Mohan and Ken Ruddock. New members very welcome phone George at Cavan 47 or 225. The famous Cavan Open competition will take place from the 15th to 20th July 1968.
Death of Anna Elizabeth Smyth Aranmore House at the age of 87. She was a sister in law of the Venerable Archdeacon Shire and is survived by her sister. Rev George Millar BA Canon RE Trenier Cootehill and Rev John Anderson MA Royal School officiated at the well attended funeral service in Saint John’s Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery Dublin Road.
Seamus De Faoite representing Cavan at the three day Gaelic League Ard Fheis in Abbeyfeale swings the vote in favour of Cavan town staging this prestigious event celebrating Irish dance song and culture in May 1969.
Photographic Society Chairman Matt Connolly MPSI Vice Chairman Violet Cole Secretary Bob Henderson MPSI Assistant Secretary Donal Bradfield and Treasurer Kevin Kilduff.
May 17th 1968 Death of Father James Joseph Dolan Adm Cavan after a long illness at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Cavan.
Hubert Duffy playing off 5 and shooting 72 nett wins the first playing of the PA Farrelly Scratch Cup at County Cavan Golf Club. Jim Burke was runner up. John Lennon had the best nett score while P Reilly was runner up, The prizes were presented by Mrs Bridie Farrelly wife of Dr Tony Farrelly the sponsor for handicaps from 5-12. There were 53 entries from all over Ireland. Hubert Duffy is son of Paddy ’Birdie’ and Mrs Duffy Owen Roe Cavan is a member of Royal Dublin Golf Club and is an Architect in Dublin.
Death of John Gorman Acres Cavan at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Cavan. He is survived by his brother relatives and many friends. Funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Felim’s cemetery Ballinagh.
Cavan Garage’s beat a plucky Barmen side in the Harp Lager Inter Firms competition at Breffni Park 0-10 to 0-7. Garages powered by Gabriel Kelly Steve Duggan and Tom Lynch were much the better team and but for the outstanding display of Gerry McKiernan county minor in the Barmen goals would have scored a much more decisive victory. Scorers for the Garage’s Philip Murray 0-3 Steve Duggan 0-2 Oliver Conaty 0-2 Michael Cusack and Gerry Walsh 0-1 each. Barmen Eamonn Reilly 0-3 Donie Fay 0-2 Terry Smith and Jimmy Browne 0-1 each.
County Cavan Golf Club remains closed all day Thursday and all competitions are suspended as a mark of respect to the late Father James J Dolan whose death has been announced.
Death of the very popular Father James J Dolan after a long tedious illness at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Cavan. Native of Killynaff Templeport son of Thomas and Mary Anne Dolan nee Brady. Educated at Templeport National School Saint Patrick’ College Cavan and Salamanca where he was ordained priest on the 14th July 1935. Served in Leeds Yorkshire from 1935 until he was recalled to fill the post as Diocesan Examiner Diocese of Kilmore in 1942. He was appointed Curate in Arva in 1950. In 1956 he was appointed curate in Cavan town and in 1958 he was appointed by Bishop Austin Quinn Adm of the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan where he served until his untimely death on the 14th May 1968. All his life he was plagued by a bad chest and was educated for the priesthood in Spain. He was an outstanding footballer and played on the McRory team in Saint Pat’s and was a regular on the Templeport team .He was a great supporter of the Cavan team. He had a very direct manner which belied a very human decent man. He was from the outset determined to provide Cavan with a suitable recreation facilities and to this end bought the very impressive ‘Tower Hamlet’ from the McDonald family who had in turn purchased the property from Doctor Clarke. A hall to accommodate over 700 people was designed by Philip Cullivan and had the support of a hard working committee. There were severe calls on the Parish finances and schools including the new Poor Clare Convent School and Corlurgan which was burnt down had to be paid and completed as well as updating and refurbishing the other schools churches and amenities in the Parish. In the end the drive to develop Tower Hamlet lost ground and the site was later sold to Cavan Urban Council who in turn many years later sold it to the Board of Works for development as a Garda Barracks. Saint Augustine’s Hall was developed on the site of the old Presbytery but because of the layout had very limited use and success. Father Dolan was to the fore in fundraising during his 12 years in Cavan and was the instigator of the ‘Cavan At Home Week’ Annual sale of work and crafts on the first Saturday of December each year. He was President of Cavan Drama Festival and was a great enthusiastic supporter of the amateur drama movement. He later was in the forefront of organizing the Tops of Breffni. Man of great integrity and discipline he set high standards and expected those with whom he associated to reciprocate. There was over 200 clergy in the Cathedral where the Bishop Austin Quinn presided. The cortege was accompanied from Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn by thousands of parishioners with the Boy Scouts forming a guard of honour walking on both sides of the hearse. Hundreds more met the funeral at the Cathedral with the bell ringing out in salute to the dead Adm. Members of the Garda carried the coffin through a guard of honour made up of members of the Gardai lined up on the steps of the Cathedral. At the main door relatives of Father Dolan then carried the coffin into the Cathedral and Sanctuary where it was received by Bishop Austin Quinn and placed on a catafalque before the High Altar. Bishop Quinn then recited a decade of the rosary to conclude the removal ceremonies. Rev J Canon Donohoe PP Ballintemple was the chief celebrant of Office and Solemn High Mass at which Bishop Quinn presided. The deacon was Father John Maguire DI while the sub deacon was Father PJ McManus with Father PJ Gargan MC. Fathers ABC McGrath and Torlac O Reilly were the chanters with the Cathedral Choir singing the solemn church laments. Among the attendance were all the societies and organizations attacked to the Cathedral Red Cross Irish Nurses and religious. Among the distinguished guests were Rev John Anderson Headmaster MA Royal School Rev WJ Fletcher representing the Presbyterian community Olive Millar represented her husband GA Millar BA who was absent due to another engagement. The children of the Parish were there in their numbers having been granted two days off school Father Dolan became the first Adm in this century to be buried in the Cathedral ground adjacent to the Cathedral front door pm a beautiful sunny May day. He is survived by his brother Peter Ballyconnell sister in law Mary and nephew Joseph. Cavan Golf Club closes as a mark of respect while all businesses in the town ceased trading during the funeral and the Cavan V Fermanagh Ulster Minor League match was postponed as a mark of respect. Father PJ Gargan celebrated a children’s Mass for Father Dolan in the Cathedral on Thursday morning at which all schools in the Parish were in attendance.
Sodality of Our Lady meet with Sergeant Peter Coogan Chairman to discuss ways and means of providing suitable housing for the many itinerants in the area. A further meeting is planned in the near future.
Father S Gallagher a native of Donegal is on holiday with his relative Mrs Edward ‘Bates’ McEvoy in College Street. He is on the mission fields in Nigeria for the last 11 years.
Charlie McCaffrey Peter McCaffrey Paddy ‘Bap’ Graham Charlie Kavanagh and Peter McCaffrey catch 30 pike in two days weighing from 1 to 16 lbs. The heaviest fish was landed by Paddy Graham 20 Tullac Mongan.
Cavan Fair is back in business with excellent supply and good prices. Yearlings £40-45 three year olds £75-85 white head calves £20-26. Working horses £60-70 knackers £70-80 donkeys £15-25 and ponies £35-45. Cabbage plants fetched 6/- bundle or 10/- for 100.
“Conlon’s Antique furniture opening to day Friday 17th May 1968 at College Street ‘The Corner Shop’ opposite Smith’s Garage Phone 355. Prop Frank Conlon.
Scholarships to Saint Patrick’s College are won by Declan Murray ‘Ardkeen’ Keadue Cavan Seamus Bradley Townparks Ballyhaise and Hubert Cusack Saint Phelim’s Place.
Mrs E Collins Drumahurk Butlersbridge sells her 17 acre farm to TJ Donnolly Deggan Butlersbridge for £3,325 and her four acre holding at Derragarra to Jimmy Halliday for £750. TJ Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage while Eddie O Gorman Main Street was the auctioneer.
May 24th 1968 George Pratt well known Cavan Shamrock’s centre forward from Tonneymore is sentenced to five months in jail for driving a car at Main Street Killeshandra without insurance at Arva District Court. It was stated that George continually flouted purchasing insurance for his vehicle. Judge JJ Dolan sentenced George who was neither present or represented and was fined a further £25.. It is believed that Mr Pratt will appeal the sentence to the next sitting of the Court.
Paddy O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Council makes a presentation to JP Mansfield County Engineer in Cavan since 1949 who is retiring and moving with his family to live in Dublin. Jim is a native of Golden county Tipperary and leading member of Cavan Bridge Club and Cavan Golf Club. He was formerly Assistant County Engineer in Donegal and Offaly from 1930-1945 and came to Cavan in April 1949 as County Engineer. He graduated from UCD in 1924 with a BE BSc and HDip. Pictured are JP Mansfield retiring County Engineer Paddy O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Council A Flanagan BE Bailieboro and Dermot McCarthy County Manager.
John Smallhorne CIE Checker Coleman Road Cavan is awarded £1,828 and costs by the High Court in Dublin against Nora Hill NT Stragella arising out of an accident when the car in which his 21 year old son Patrick struck a bank and crashed causing death to Patrick in July 1966. The car was driven by Mrs Hill’s son Joseph Hill same address. The jury accessed damages at £828 with costs but Justice Butler added on £1,000 for mental distress caused by the shock of the death of their only child. He instructed that £968 be paid to John Smallhorne and £864 to his wife together with all costs incurred. TF O Higgins SC D Finlay SC and D Lynch instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor appeared for the Smallhornes while N Peart SC TB Hannon SC and RD Humphries instructed by George Maloney was for Mrs Nora Hill NT.
Over 1,500 children take part in the Cavan Liturgical Festival in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. The celebrant of the Solemn Liturgical High Mass was Bishop Austin Quinn with Fathers PJ McManus deacon John Maguire DI sub deacon and PJ Gargan MC. Lessons were read by Father Thomas Woods CC Castletara and Gerry Lovett Headmaster of the Technical School. Auditions were later held in the Poor Clare Convent at which Father Austin Eustace organist Dungannon was the examiner.
Cavan are beaten comprehensively by Mayo 1-10 to 1-7 in the Ground’s Tournament Final at Croke Park. Mayo over ran Cavan in the last quarter with some brilliant football in which Joe Corcoran was very prominent. Cavan led by 1-4 to 0-3 at half time and after that the Cavan supporters in the disappoint attendance of 8,000 had little to cheer about. John Joe O Reilly Phil Murray and Jimmy O Donnell were the only forwards to shine for Cavan midfield broke about even while the Cavan defence were generally sound. Cavan Paddy Lyons Gabriel Kelly Brendan Donohoe Tony Morris Brendan Murtagh Andy McCabe Peter Pritchard Tom Lynch Ray Carolan Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Philip Murray Garret O Reilly and Charlie Gallagher. Sub Enda McGowan for Tony Morris.
Cavan Gaels travel to Ballymachugh to take on the locals in the final of the Minor Divisional League.
Cavan Ladie’s Red Cross win the county Cavan Championship and will represent Cavan in the Area Finals. Pictured with the McCann Cup are team members Betty Breslin Una Healy Mairin Goldrick team leader Laura Breslin and Eleanor Fay.
Parents and friends invited to Saint Augustine’s Hall to witness Bishop Austin Quinn preside at the investiture of a record 35 boy scouts for the 2nd Cavan CBSI Troop.
May 31st 1968 Tommy Monaghan son of Eugene and May Monaghan Upper Main Street Cavan is ordained a priest by Archbishop Charles McQuaid of Dublin at Holy Cross College Clonliffe Dublin. Father Tommy well known Cavan Gael’s footballer will minister in the Arch Diocese of Dublin.
“Pedigree and Clonmel prams folders carrycots playpens and nursery furniture. Easy payments arranged . Smyth’s Radio Electrical Television 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88”
Death of the well known highly popular Annie McEntee at the age of 80 at the residence of her daughter Mrs Anna Conlon Killynebber House Cavan on May 29th 1968. She was a naïve of Lavey and was married to the famous Andy McEntee Sport’s Editor of the Anglo Celt for a record 68 years. They operated a pub named the Breifne Bar at 57 Main Street where they were also the leading Newsagency in Cavan delivering by hand the morning paper to hundreds of households in the town. Her husband Andy died in 1954 and two years later Annie decided to sell the premises and retire to live with her only daughter Anna Conlon at Killynebber House. During her time in business she was a legend quiet discreet manner she was decent charitable and very prayerful and respectful to all. She was extremely generous to the poor and destitute of the nearby Half Acre where people were literally starving in the days before the Welfare State. She is survived by her sons James Andy Cavan Hugh P Galway Kevin London and one daughter Anna Conlon Cavan. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of a living saint Mary Anny O Reilly 75 Church Street at the Convent Chapel at the age4 of 67 while attending the early morning Mass which was her habit before going on to the Cathedral for the eight o clock morning Mass. She was a member of the famous Ronaghan family who carried on a lucrative butcher’s shop opposite Bridge Street Corner and who kept their stock in nearby farms including Tierquin Park. Mary Ann later married John ‘Slither’ Reilly and they operated a very successful licensed trade at the corner of Bridge Street and Kelly’s Terrace now McGinnity’s . So successful was the business that they built up a huge property portfolio consisting of houses and land which was known as the ‘Reilly Estate’. After the death of her husband at a very early age she sold the pub to John Moore father of Father Jack Moore. Mary Ann was a most friendly decent character who loved to meet neighbours and old friends for protracted conversations carried on with great gusto enthusiasm and on every topic under the sun. She was a great woman to pray for the sick underprivileged and those in need both at home and abroad. She attended the two early Masses for many years and was a pivotal figure n the religious and social life of the town. She is survived by her two sons Paddy in Australia John Joe Cavan daughters Mollie and Sheila Crotty grandchildren sisters Sally O Rourke and Betty Greene both Cavan .There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery with Father PJ Gargan officiating.
Social and presentation being organized for recently ordained Father Tommy Monaghan in Saint Augustine’s Hall by Cavan CBSI of which the new priest has been a member of for the last fifteen years.
Sean McManus proprietor of the Central Café who are now serving continental dishes to order has just made a record breaking appearance in cabaret at the famous ‘Trocadero’ night club in Belfast.
Cavan Tidy Towns Chairman Eugene Lynch Secretary Dermot Burke Assistant Secretary Michael Wall Treasurer Michael Drysdale.
June 7th 1968 World is shocked by the brutal slaying of Senator Robert Kennedy as he contested the Democratic Primary in California. He was shot as he made his way out the back of a Los Angeles Hotel where he had just addressed a meeting of delegates. A 24 year old Jordanian Arab was later charged with the 42 year old Senators murder just five years after the assassination of his brother President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. There was a Cavan/ Galway connection in the story as Father Laurence Joy who administered the Last Rites of the Church to the dying Senator is brother of Cecilia Walsh a teacher in the local Technical School.
Over 100,000 attend the three day Fleadh Cheoil extravaganza in Clones in glorious weather conditions. Campers laid down their ten with or without permission on many of the surrounding hills overlooking the town while some overcome by tiredness and exhaustion just lay in doorways and there slept off the excesses of the day. Although there were several arrests the festival passed off without major incident with the worst injured or ill ferried to Monaghan and Cavan Surgical Hospital but nobody was detained overnight in Cavan. Over 50,000 attended on Saturday which was a glorious day of music song and high spirits. The Fleadh was officially opened by the President of Comalthas Ceolteoiri Eireann Leabras O Murchu . Local Committee Chairman Eamonn Fitzpatrick Publicity Officer Patrick O Kane Treasurer Frank Fitzpatrick from Belturbet county Cavan Accommodation Officers Patrick O Flaherty Brian Curran and Noel Green. Secretary Martin McCabe.
First anniversary sale at McIntyre Brothers in Abbey Street Phone 401. Fifty yards from Bus Depot and 60 yards from Bridge Street. Carpets we buy by the mile to sell by the yard. House furnishers floor covering specialists.
Death of Catherine Gough Cathedral Road at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was sister of James Gough late Publican Church Street and aunt of Hugh and Ita Gough Church Street. She spent many years in America before returning home buying a property on Cathedral Road
Month’s Mind Office and Requiem Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patr4ick and Felim for Joseph J Dolan Adm Cavan on Monday 10th June at 11:30 am.
Frank Brady is the Senior all round athletic champion at Saint Patrick’s College Sports in the College grounds. Winning the 440 yard and mile with Adge King winning the 880 yards Junior 220 yards S Brady Senior 100 yards P McGinley and Junior 100 yards Niall Murray. The all round junior champion was S Brady.
Kilmore Badminton team win the double of Cavan and Kells League Champions for 1968. The trophies were presented by Frank Cinnamond member of the Irish Badminton Association at a function in Crover House Hotel. Pictured are Mrs Wilson Mrs Morrow Mrs Turkington Mrs Gordon Captain Cecil Gilpin John Lyndsey Jim Lord Gerry Graham and Mrs Armstrong.
Father Jack Moore who is based in London returns home to Cavan to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of his ordination in the Poor Clare Convent Chapel where he celebrated Mass. There was a capacity attendance of friends and well wishers with Peter McGinnity serving the Mass. McGinnity’s bought the licensed premises in Kelly’s Terrace where Father Jack was born and reared in 1944 when John McGinnity returned from England with his new wife Josephine
Death of Cecil Tilson after a short illness borne with courage and fortitude. Cecil worked as a Law Clerk in Allen and Halpin during the day and at night he did the night shift in the family shop in Bridge Street which was owned for generations by his wife’s family the Quinlan’s. Cecil fought in the First World War and after returning from the bloody conflict Cecil set up the Ex Service Men’s Welfare Society in Cavan which included the erection of the famous Hut premises in Farnham Street which contained two world class billiard/snooker tables and was fully licensed. All applications for British Government funding were channeled through Cecil and he was meticulous in his representation and acquisition of the benefits and finance Over 400 young men and boys from Cavan town fought in World War 1 and after they returned home they were not forgotten by the British authorities despite a phony propaganda war by successive Irish Governments to discredit these real heroes of world order and democracy. Cecil was a gifted conversationalist being an authority on every subject under the sun. He was extremely popular and very decent and charitable. His annual holiday was always spent in Bundoran in July and Cecil made the best of the weather hail rain or snow. There was a capacity attendance at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church with all classes and creeds in attendance. Burial took place in the New cemetery. Cecil Tilson is survived by his wife Edith two sons and one daughter.
Meeting to form Tenant’s Association in the Ulst4er Arms Hotel.
Death of Elizabeth Marron at the residence of her brother Felix Gaffney Legaginny. She was widow of the late Patrick Marron Wesley Street. Funeral from Saint Michael’s Church Potahee to the adjoining cemetery.
Due to changes in the health structures the long established Jubilee Nurse in Cavan town is to be discontinued with the functions of the office now taken over by Cavan County Council. The Jubilee Nurse called to families in the home for the delivery and after care of babies. She also attended to people who were sick at home or convalescing after a period in Hospital. She worked from morning to night seven days a week. There were 80 associations in Ireland and the organization received no direct grants from the state but was funded by voluntary subscription mainly door to door collections and church gate collections. It was founded in London on the 50th Anniversary of Queen Victoria’s coronation in 1887. Meeting in Town Hall to wind up the affairs of the Jubilee Nurse in Cavan town next week.
George Best among the scorers as Manchester United become the first English team to win the European Cup at Wembley Stadium beating Benfica 4-1 in extra time. The game finished in high drama with Eusebio having the chance of the night to win the cup for Benfica but he shot tamely straight at Alex Stepney in the United goal to leave the full time score 1-1 with extra time then needed. Sensing the let off George Best who was strangely ineffective all evening burst on the scene from the kick off and dribbled the whole length of the pitch to waltz around the Benefic keeper and give United the lead once again. Charlton who was United’s man of the match scored from an impossible angle with 19 year old Brain Kidd scoring United’s fourth and final goal before Bill Foulkes Captain of Manchester United and another hero on the night climbed the steps to the Royal Box to claim England and United’s first European Cup to the delight of the 100,000 crowd and millions watching throughout the world Matt Busby their legendary Manager and with Foulkes and Bobby Charlton a survivor of the Munich Air Disaster of February 1958 joined in the unbridled joy and celebrations.
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The 1968 European Cup Final was the 13th European Cup Final and the culmination of the 1967–68 European Cup, a club football tournament for the champions of European leagues. The match was held at Wembley Stadium, London, on 29 May 1968, between Manchester United of England and Benfica of Portugal. United beat the Portuguese champions 4–1 after extra time.
The first half passed without incident, but, eight minutes into the second half, Bobby Charlton opened the scoring for Manchester United with a rare headed goal. However, the lead only lasted for 22 minutes before Jaime Graça scored for Benfica. The score remained at 1–1 until the end of normal time, forcing the match into extra time, but it might not have ended that way had Alex Stepney not made a crucial save when one-on-one with Eusébio.
The temperature was clearly playing a part in the players' fitness, and Benefica’s players were clearly flagging when George Best put United in the lead again three minutes into extra time. Picking up the ball 25 yards from goal after the Benfica players failed to deal with Stepney's long kick downfield, Best broke into the penalty area and dribbled round the goalkeeper and rolled the ball into an empty net. Brian Kidd, who was celebrating his 19th birthday, added United's third a minute later, before Charlton rounded off the scoring before 100 minutes had been played.
United were without their high scoring forward Denis Law, who was sidelined with a knee injury and watched the match on television while in hospital.[1]
United's win meant that they became the first English team to win the European Cup, just a year after Celtic had become the first British team to do so. The win also marked the culmination of Manchester United's ten years of rebuilding after the 1958 Munich air disaster, in which eight players had been killed and manager Matt Busby had been left fighting for his life. Captain Bobby Charlton and Bill Foulkes who had both survived the crash played in the game.
June 14th 1968 Onslow Bredin is pictured with the heaviest brown trout caught on Lough Sheelin this year. Onslow who is Chairman of Cavan Angler’s Club caught the 6 lbs 8 ½ oz fish on a spent gnat on a glorious sunny day on Sheelin where he was accompanied by his son HP.
Only 2.40 inches of rain fall in May 1968 as compared to 4.88 in May 1967.
Safety measures discussed at Swellan Lake prompted by the record crowds flocking to the Lake in glorious sunshine. Member of the Red Cross Water Safety Unit has made some startling recommendations including the removal of the famous diving board which was erected by local Technical School master Walter Little Lisdarn in June 1937. They also advise that lifebuoys should be installed in strategic positions signs warning on the depth of the lake at dangerous points near to the shore.
Cavan Vintner’s Association represented at Arthur Guinness outing to Galway. Pictured in the Great Southern Hotel Eyre Square are John McGinnity Chairman Cavan Vintner’s Association Michael Kennedy Guinness Group Sales Phil Gargan Treasurer and Louis Blessing President Ulster Association of Licensed Vintners.
Canon J J O Reilly PP Vicar General Diocese of Kilmore Bailieboro is the chief celebrant of the Month’s Mind Mass for the late Father Joseph J Dolan in the Cathedral. Fathers John Maguire DCI and PJ McManus Cavan were deacon and sub deacon while the MC was Father PJ Gargan Cavan . Father ABC McGrath and Father Torlac O Reilly were chanters while the sacred music was rendered by the Cathedral Choir in charge of Father ABC McGrath. Bishop Austin Quinn presided. The attendance was augmented by the attendance of all schools in the Parish who were on a half day holiday.
Death of the very popular well known farmer Patrick Reilly Rosculligan at the age of 84. He was extremely popular and well known in the area. Pre deceased by his wife some years ago he is survived by nephews and nieces as well as many friends and neighbours. Funeral to Cullies cemetery followed Requiem Mass in the Cathedral.
In the latest tragedy to befall the Kennedy family Senator Robert Kennedy brother of the slain United States President John Fitzgerald Kennedy is shot dead as he leaves a Los Angeles Hotel by the back door through the kitchens stopping to speak to Hotel workers a small Palestinian immigrant named Sirhan Sirhan approached the Senator and fired five shots all of which hit the Senator. Sirhan began to shout “I did it for my country”. Edward Kennedy was rushed to the nearby Good Samaritan Hospital where doctors strived in vain to save his life. The murder of Senator Robert Kennedy comes just two months after the murder of Martin Luther King in Memphis. Senator Kennedy was in the Ambassador Hotel to thank workers after he had been declared the winner of the Democratic Primary and almost certainly ensuring his nomination as the Democratic candidate in the forthcoming American Presidential election. All flags on public buildings in Ireland fly at half mast to honour the late lamented Senator Robert Kennedy who was shot dead in Los Angeles while campaigning for the Democratic nomination for President of the USA. Father ABC McGrath celebrated the Memoriam Mass in the Cathedral at 7:30 pm on Sunday evening. The Cathedral was packed to capacity for the occasion with places reserved for leading local public figures and members of the executive Cavan Courthouse.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the 8 am Mass on Corpus Christi in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with Father ABC celebrating the children’s 10 Mass and Father PJ McManus celebrating the Solemn High Mass at 11:30 pm with Fathers Benny and John Maguire deacon and sub deacon. Father PJ McManus celebrated the 7:30 pm evening Mass after which a procession took place confined to the Church grounds.
Sixteen clerical students on holiday from Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth are helping to build the new Scout Den at Coleman Road. The students are being fed by local families while they are staying at Saint Patrick’s College for the duration of their stay. A Social will be held for them in Saint Augustine’s Hall on Friday night during which a presentation will be made to recently ordained Father Tommy Monaghan who has been a member of the Cavan CBSI Troop for over 15 years. Tickets can be purchased at the Regal or Provider’s .
Tenant’s Association Chairman Henry Quinn Vice Chairman Tommy McKiernan Secretary Seamus Fay 11 Owen Roe Joint Treasurers May Keoghan and Eddie Maguire. Committee will consist of two people from each terrace to be elected at the next meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall.
Meeting to organize the Credit Union in Cavan is addressed by Jim O Crowley Field Officer Credit Union Ireland. Meeting shortly to try to organize a new Cavan Branch of the Credit Union.
Cavan Livestock Market getting over the devastating effect of the Foot and Mouth epidemic in their first year of trading are paying big prices for lots of cattle at their recently re opened Livestock Mart at Railway Road. Lot weighing 9 cwt owned by Abbott Scott fetched £70 each while bullocks belonging to James Smith Laragh made £8-10 .
As is usual the June Fair was the smallest of the year with farmers busily cutting grass and saving hay in the present good spell of weather. Cattle £35-45 two year old £70-85 springers 75-85. Working horses £80-100 donkeys 18-25 for seaside trade in England ponies £50-60. Small supply of bonhams only fetching £7-8. Cabbage plants 5/- per bundle or 8/- per 100.
June 21st 1968 Cavan rejoices as their Red Cross Ladie’s team win the All Ireland title at Rathra House Phoenix Park in Dublin. The magnificent Irish Red Cross Central Council trophy was presented to inspirational team leader Mairin Goldrick at a presentation ceremony in Arus an Uachtarainn by President Eamonn De Velera. Pictured are Una Healy Laura Breslin Tom Goldrick County Cavan Area Director Irish Red Cross Mairin Goldrick team leader with the Central Council Cup Betty Breslin and Eleanor Fay.
Philip Brady Legwee Bridge and Michael Quinn Ballinamore are ordained for the Diocese of Kilmore at a ceremony in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Both men were educated at Saint Patrick’s College where Father Brady captained the McRory Cup winning team of 1961. They studied for the priesthood at Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth.
Pictured is Vincent McCaul Licensed Vintner Bridge Street with a 9 ½ lb brown trout he caught at Lough Oughter while spinning for pike with a spoon bait. It took the fit bronzed Vincent nearly 20 minutes to land the fish.
Death of Elizabeth Stafford Gartbrattan widow of the late William at the age of 86 after a brief illness at home . There was a very large capacity attendance with all classes and creeds represented at the funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining cemetery.
In contrast to the feeble effort in Cavan huge crowd assemble in Ballinagh for the annual Corpus Christi procession in glorious sunshine through the streets of the town . All premises were decorated with religious pictures and Papal flags and bunting hung from each house. Father Michael Gilbride led the crowd in reciting the rosary and singing hymns while He officiated and imparted Benediction from the temporary altar in the Market Square.
New hurling club catering for Ballyhaise Butlersbridge and Redhills is formed. Chairman John Foley Ballyhaise Agricultural College Vice Chairman Benny Costello Redhills Treasurer Mickey O Reilly Butlersbridge Secretary Austin O Reilly Ballyhaise Reps to County Committee GAA John Foley Benny Costello and Francie O Reilly Butlersbridge.
Two future legends of Irish athletics compete at the County Leitrim Track and Field championships in sun kissed Sean O Heslin Park Ballinamore. Twelve year old Patricia Quinn won the Under 14 325 yards race the under 14 high jump under 16 220 yards. While Eddie Leddy the national School’s Intermediate and Senior champion wins the under 18 880 yards .
Farnham Cup at County Cavan Golf Club Seamus Munnelly beat Mrs Benny Hickey Jim Beirne beat Maura Maloney Eddie Shields beat Dermot Morgan and Bridie Farrelly beat Patrick Shiels. Michael Smith’s Prize Oakvale K Quigley 3 up. O Hanlon Cup Paddy Lyons beat Michael Keane PJ Quinn beat Seamus Munnelly Jack Brady beat Jim Burke Seamus Fox beat Tom McCusker Brendan Harding beat George Parkinson D Bradfield beat Brendan Jenkins and Aidan Conaty beat JP Mansfield.
Mullagh beaten finalist last year turn the tables on the champions Cavan Gaels winning the Minor League final in brilliant style at Breffni Park running out winners more decisively than the final score of 1-12 to 2-6 suggests. Trained by former Cavan All Ireland footballer Mullagh based Solicitor Pat Carolan Mullagh played a brand of football seldom seen at this venue and their display would do credit to any senior team in the county. Mullagh were most dominant in the first half leading at half time by 1-8 to Cavan Gael’s 1-2. Early in the game it was all Mullagh and they scored the first three points but the Gaels although never looking like winners rallied in the second half. F Tynan was easily the man of the match giving a brilliant display of marksmanship scoring seven points and dominating proceedings at centre field. Mullagh N Clarke A Connell P McCabe Paddy McNamee P Smith H Smith F Tynan C Roe M Dunne A Brady M Lynch F Smith and P Tobin. Cavan Gaels Paddy Blessing John McNamara Pat Geoghegan Tony Dunne Martin Fitzpatrick Thomas Sheridan John Galligan M Smith Noel Smith Haulie O Reilly Jimmy Brown Micheal Galligan and Philip Wray. Sub Maurice Brady forPat Geoghegan and Gerry Walsh for Maurice Brady.
Death of one of Cavan’s oldest citizens the very popular Patrick Browne Breffni Terrace at the age of 90 at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He was a veteran of the First World War 1914-1918 . Founder member of Cavan Coursing Club he assisted in the organization of the annual point to point races at Killymooney. He was known for rearing top class greyhounds and Browne’s of Cavan and greyhounds were synonymous. He had runners at the All Ireland coursing championships at Clonmel competing with distinction with the cream of Irish and British dogs. He was a well known popular figure at the greyhound meetings in Clones Navan and Longford where he bred many winners and had an eye for quality. He is survived by his brother Thomas nephews nieces friends and neighbours. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery . Father PJ Gargan officiated.
Barnes McCormack Repatriation Committee 1968. Chairman Willie Mimnagh Vice Chairman Richard Cassidy Secretary Michael Murray Treasurer Benny Little and Charlie Boylan.. General meeting in the Town Hall on June 24th 1968.
Gaelic League historical tour starts from the Library in Farnham Street then on to Saint Mary’s Abbey in Abbey Street then delegates will go by car to Clough Oughter Castle before heading for Kilmore Cathedral on the way home where they will view the famous West Door.. Proceedings in Irish but all are welcome.
PJ Quinn sells his residence on Farnham Road to Vincent O Connor MRCVSI Church Street for £3,875. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn was the auctioneer while Sean Kelly Solicitor had carriage of sale.
June 28th 1968 Sean McCormack ‘San Catherina’ Highfield Road and Walter Little are the star letters in this week’s ‘Free to All’ in the Anglo Celt. Both are on the subject of the Urban Council’s removal of the diving board after Maurice Jackson’s proposal on the basis of health and safety seconded by Tom O Connor was enacted by the officials of Cavan Urban District Council in double quick time. Walter Little woodwork teacher at Cavan Technical School gives the history of the diving board pointing out that it was erected by himself and a couple of enthusiastic swimmers in June 1937. Like all of Walter’s work it was built to last and had two levels of 6 foot and 14 foot. The diving board was a very safe sound structure which served a purposes in the social life of the town over the last twenty one years. Walter points out that it was in fact situated outside the Urban area and was his property. The Council had no right good bas or indifferent to touch the diving board and their shoddy work was an act of thuggery. He refutes the argument that lives were lost because of the location of the diving board saying in his time four lives were endangered two of whom he rescued himself and two more were lost when he failed to bring to the surface Tommy Drumm and he was not present when Sexton was lost but assisted in the recovery of the body. None of the deaths were lost because of the location of the diving board but were in fact saved by experienced swimmers being present because of the diving board facility at Swellan Lake. Sean McCormack who is the leader of the Navak Showband calls on the Council to ‘cop on’ as the diving board was the only amenity attraction in the area and particularly during this very warm spell of weather. Why weren’t the people consulted what is the panic what alternatives are they going to offer to those adversely affected by this hasty decision and over the top action? Sean calls on Cavan Urban Council to show their credentials by backing the present movement to locate a ‘State of the Art’ swimming pool in Cavan.
Sudden death of James Smith proprietor Breffni Motors Church Street after a brief illness. He was brother of Michael Smith Oakvale and was a native of Lavey. He was extremely popular quiet sincere good humored personality. He was a great follower of gaelic games and very seldom missed a big game in Breffni Park or Croke Park He is survived by his brothers Philip England Patrick New York Michael ‘Oakvale’ one sister Mary O Reilly Shercock and relatives. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery in Killygarry.
July 5th 1968 Cavan VEC appoint Eugene Lynch Cavan Technical School is appointed Headmaster Bawnboy Technical School while T Dalton Blackrock Dublin is the controversial choice to head up the Technical School in Bailieboro.
Mr and Mrs John J Johnston who emigrated to the USA in 1928 is on his first visit home with his wife a native of New York. Born at 5 Owen Roe Cavan . He has worked on the subway in New York for 39 years. His wife is a reporter and editor of the ‘Reporter’ the official organ of Baruch College New York. Before emigrating he worked in Louis McManus’s Bakery in Cavan and later took up an appointment on the domestic staff of Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth. On her first and only visit to see her son his mother Mrs Martin Owen Roe intended to stay three months but was delayed by over two years eventually coming back with a 50 ship convoy of US troops heading for D Day in Europe.
Catherine Cullivan Monica Cusack Iris Armstrong are 1st 2nd and 3rd in Cavan County Council entry exams. All are past pupils of Loreto Commercial Course. Loreto achieved 10 county council places 17 Dublin Corporation places and 15 places in the ESB. Justine Coogan was 2nd in Dublin Corporation exams while Catherine Cullivan was 5th of over 300 applicants for ESB places.
Peter Coogan (19) with 39 wins the Committee prize at County Cavan Golf Club 2nd Seamus Fox also off 19 with another 39 and Sean McSherry off 15 scored another 39 for third place. Forty five players participated in good dry warm conditions with the course in pristine condition an playing long.
John McGinnity draws non runner ‘Super Dooper’ in the Hospital Sweeps Derby. John was the seller of the ticket and the family are named as the owners of the winning ticket. This is the second winning ticket the very popular John has sold.
FT Day and Harry Cathcart win the Cavan Motor Club’s auto rally at Newcastle Oldcastle county Meath. The handicap section was won by J Reid and Tom McNally.
“Luxurious new bar now open at McGinnity’s. Best drink served all day. Phone Cavan 40.”
Geraldine Bartley from Butlersbridge takes over the well established ‘American Beauty Parlor’ Phone 172 beside Munster and Leinster Bank. The business was founded by Bridie Hoey later Mrs Tom Clarke Cathedral Road.
Joey Brady 8 Wolfe Tone Street in an excellent barbed letter to ‘Free for All’ adds his dissenting voice to the over enthusiastic destruction of the diving board in Swellan. He points out that the board was erected to the highest standard and generations of swimmers from the town enjoyed the amenity which was one of the few luxuries still existing in Cavan. “Five men appeared so quickly and so hastily to take the board down but had to call on a tractor and rope to try to budge it without success. Not satisfied with that the men then decided to resort to carpentry to cut the boards and leave the mess in a very untidy dangerous condition.” Joey wonders how the men got there so quickly as it usually takes months for any ot them to attend to repairs in Council houses. Who was the men from the Red Cross who told the Council that the diving board was dangerous.? I have spoken to many of the local Red Cross and none of them were aware of any danger and impending doom to their beloved diving board. Joe concludes by saying Cavan people have long memories and the perpetrators will be remembered when it comes to the next local elections”
July 12th 1968 Hospital Services Committee recommend Cavan as the centre for the proposed new General Hospital because of its central geographic location. The hospital will have just over 300 beds with the later addition of a Pediatric Unit.
The Diving Board in Swellan takes centre stage again at the Urban Council’s monthly meeting with both Maurice Jackson who proposed the demolition and Tom O Connor Labour unrepentant. Plunkett Walsh Safety Officer Irish Red Cross proposes replacing the old board with one in a new location. £500 is being spent to make the lake more accessible and signs to warn swimmers of dangerous areas in the lake. Lifebuoys will be provided in strategic areas. The Council will co operate with the Swimming Pool Committee in their quest to locate a state of the art swimming pool in Cavan.
Danny O Kelly and Bridie Eames win the President’s Surgeon Cullen’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. Low handicappers John Lennon and Muriel Doherty were runner up.
One sided Ulster semi final in Saint Tiernach’s Park as Cavan beat Monaghan 1-11 to 0-5 on a beautiful summer’s day to too easily qualify to meet Down in the decider at Casement Park Belfast on the last Sunday of July before an attendance of 8,000.Ray Carolan and Hughie Newman gave Cavan a decisive sway in midfield and Cavan should have won by a lot more. Cavan led by 0-8 to 0-2 at half time. Armagh were just too good for Cavan in the minor semi final 1-5 to 0-4 and will now play Derry in the Ulster Final in Belfast. Cavan Gael’s men on the team were Paddy Blessing John McNamara Tony Dunne Dominic Twoomey Micheal Galligan and Jimmy Browne.
De La Salle Cavan are hammered 5-10 to 0-8 in the final of the Roinn A League in Breffni Park. If had taken half their chances it would have been a drubbing of biblical proportions. They were quicker fitter and hungrier as the De La Salle men seemed to be unfit and unprepared for battle. Only Louis Blessing in the half back line Dominic Sheridan at centre field and Charlie O Donoghue and Hubert Smith in the forward line showed anything like their old form. De La Salle Aidan Elliott M Duffy John Costello E Murphy Louis Blessing Fergus Costello Adge King Dominic Sheridan Niall Murray P Maguire Charlie O Donoghue Noel Galligan Philip Finnegan Patrick O Keeffe and Hubert Smith.
Further tentative steps in the establishment of a Credit Union in Cavan with delegates now off to examine the structures in Cootehill and Clones Credit Unions before establishing a branch in Cavan.
Stone and rubble required for the erection of the Cavan Boy Scout’s Den. All offers to Stephen Kelly Manager Providers’ Phone 112. Extra skilled workers report to site to complete the laying of the main floor this week.
Guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Rickard 12 Highfield Road are Mr and Mrs John Darcy home from the USA after 35 years in exile. Mr Darcy is from Glangevlin while his wife is a native of Kildysart county Clare.
Small supply at July fair in Cavan with one year old cattle fetching £45-55 springers £70-85. Working horses £65-75 knackers £80-90 donkeys for seaside trade in England soaring to an unprecedented £20-30. Bundles of cabbage plants were selling for four to five shillings each.
Cumainn Seanchais Bhreifne annual outing takes in Cootehill and Clones starting at Bellamont Forest Cootehill where the delegates will be greeted and escorted around the historical places of interest by Major General E Dorman O Gowan personally. On then to Scotshouse where Father Dan Gallogly is the key speaker. Philip O Mordha will take over in historic Clones guiding the delegates around the Danish Fort the Round Tower High Cross and give a general outline of the battle of Clones where Owen Roe suffered his first defeat at the hands of the Stewarts. Members of Cavan Photographic Club will accompany the delegates and photographs and slides of the outing will be the centre of an exhibition later in the year.
Over 70 boys on the best ever annual fishing outing from the town sponsored by Cavan Anglers Club. Free transport on a fleet of Jackson’s luxury coaches ferried the boys to Rann where they were refreshed with tea sandwiches fruit and minerals all supplied by the Angler’s Club. Overall winner and Johnny Donohoe Cup Peter Burns with a pike of 1 lb 11 ozs. Nine to ten years 1st Adrian Ronan 2nd Brian O Reilly. 11-12 years M Nea 2nd John Scott and 3rd Michael Smyth PA. 13-14 B Sheridan 2nd W Patterson and 3rd Ray O Connor.
July 19th 1968 Death of James Cassells Knockanork Lavey long time Fine Gael member and Chairman of Cavan County Council suddenly at home...He is survived by his daughter sisters relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Dympna’s Upper Lavey to the adjoining cemetery.
Annual party for the blind of County Cavan sponsored by Cavan branch of the NCBI attracts a capacity crowd to the grounds of Loreto College where the guest were entertained by local artistes on a glorious sunny day.
Michael McEntee a lorry driver with Cavan County Council and newly elected Secretary of the recently formed Tenant’s Association in ‘Free to All’ outlines the aims and aspirations of the Society. 1 Develop cultural and social means at our disposal for the betterment of members.2 Represent tenants at all administration levels of local and central government. 3 Seek the co operation of NATO in discussions on rent schemes. The Society is non political or sectarian .
Castletara win the Rural School’s League at Breffni Park.
Mountnuggent are the big shock of the first round of the Cavan senior championship defeating 1967 finalists Cavan Gaels 2-8 to 1-10 at Cornafean after the Gaels led by 1-4 to 0-3 at half time. Tom Lynch at centre half for Mountnuggent was man of the match while Norbert Smith J Brady C Reilly O Comiskey and Declan Coyle were the others to impress for Mountnuggent. Cavan Gaels stars were Oliver Galligan Frank Clancy in defence Dominic Twoomey at midfield Philip Murray and Micheal Galligan in attack.
Monaghan trounce Cavan 6-10 to 3-5 in the Ulster Under 21 semi final at Breffni Park.
De La Salle hammer Cootehill 8-1 to 3-00 to win the School’s League Hurling title in Cootehill. Pictured is captain Charlie O Donoghue receiving the trophy from Phil Smith Chairman School’s League. John Cullen in goal was immense with great cover from Joe Mullaly Dominic Sheridan John Costello and Dessie Donohoe. Pat O Keefe Noel Galligan and Donal Smith were the scorers in chief in the De La Salle attack.
Veronica Fitzpatrick daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Fitzpatrick Knockatee Ballyhaise is appointed to the staff of the Hibernian Bank College Green Dublin. She is a former pupil of Saint Clare’s secondary and commercial colleges.
Tentative steps but after examining the workings of the Clones and Cootehill Credit Unions it is announced that a Credit Union will be established in Cavan town shortly. In the meantime pass books to save with the proposed organization are now available from Saint Augustine’s Hall each Tuesday night under the supervision of the working study group.
National Blood Transfusion Unit visit Cavan and award silver pelicans to Michael Coyle 14 Saint Phelim’s Place Gerard Clail 25 Saint Patrick’s Swellan Brother Augustine De La Salle James Brady Smith’s Garage Tommy Goldrick Kilmore Kathleen Smith Lisdarn Aine Sullivan 33 Church Street Eugene O Neill 7 Lakeview.
Death of Andy Smith Pullamore after a long illness at the age of 59. Journeyed to America early in the year but health deteriorated in recent months. He was the proprietor of a road merchandise company mainly working for Guinness Group Sales delivering kegs of draught beer to every pub in the area. He was known far and near and took a leading part in greyhound racing and coursing in the area. He was the owner of some excellent greyhounds who won in Clones Longford Mullingar and Navan tracks. Great follower of the Cavan team he seldom missed a game in Breffni Park and in recent years took a vey keen interest in the welfare of Killygarry GFC. Andy Smith is survived by his two brothers Jack and Michael two sisters Mary Rhatigan New York and Lena Jordan. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Sudden death of Paul Conaty Killgarry on Monday at the age of 50 shocks the town and country. Native of Cavan town Paul came from a avid footballing family playing with Cavan Slashers. He was brother of Paddy Conaty winner of two All Ireland minor medals in 1937 and again when he captained the team in 1938 against Kerry. Paul was a member of the Cavan Slashers panel that beat Cornafean in 1941 with the Slashers again captained by his brother Paddy who was by now a regular member of the Cavan senior team . The family ran a public house and grocery in Bridge Street on the corner of Abbey Street. Paul was a most progressive farmer adding to his stock and holding at every opportunity. He was always available to help or advice a neighbour and was known for his generosity and pleasant helpful nature. He is survived by his wife three sons Jack Peadar and Enda four daughters Noreen Pauline Marie and Eileen brother and sister. Saint Brigid’s Church in Killygarry was packed to capacity for the removal and funeral with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Sympathy is extended to Brian Wall MRCVSI Farnham Road on the death of his mother Mary widow of Patrick Wall well known publican in Ballinagh at the residence of her son in law T Smyth Garymore. She is survived by three sons Brian Cavan Paddy Newry and Tom Dublin one daughter Nancy Smith Garymore and one sister Mrs K McCormack Ballinagh . Father J Canon Donohoe PP Bruskey officiated at the very large and representative funeral from Saint Phelim’s Church Ballinagh to the adjoining cemetery.
July 26th 1968 New long awaited swimming pool for Cavan is incorporated into the plans for new Technical School at Tullymongan Cavan. The pool will cost in the region of £16,000 and there will be a state grant of £10,000. Cavan Urban Cavan VEC Cavan County Council and the various schools who will be using this super pool will come up with the balance with no direct public funding required.
Joseph Hill 23 year old farmer’s son is killed while driving from the Ramor Ballroom Virginia at Knocknagilla on main Cavan to Dublin road. Detained in hospital with serious injuries are Pauline Cullen aged 20 Swanlinbar clerk typist with Cavan County Council and Josephine Sheridan aged 27 ESB Receptionist. Michael Breslin garage proprietor aged 45 from Kells is also detained at the Hospital while his three passengers s wife Eileen sister Kitty McGovern and husband Hugh home on holiday from Glasgow were released after treatment. On enquiry at the Hospital it was stated that Pauline Cullen was comfortable and out of danger while Joe Sheridan was still on the danger list. Joe Hill was only son of Joseph farmer and Nora NT Stragella. There was a huge crowd at Cavan Surgical Hospital to accompany the cortege to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim where Cavan Motor Club of which Joe was a founding member formed a guard of honour. He is survived by his parents sisters relatives and many friends over a wide area.
Norman Cinnamond wins the Guinness open dry fly competition on Lough Ennell county Westmeath.
In an encyclical entitled ‘Humanae Vitae’ Pope Paul VI declares that any form of artificial birth control is against the Divine Will. The announcement is criticized and disputed by among others the American Archbishop Thomas Roberts.
Cavan Open Tennis Tournament men’s singles final is won by Paul McElhenny Dublin and the Ladie’s singles was won by Jean Russell Lanesboro Sligo. Jean Russell and Paul McElhenny also won the Mixed Doubles.
Presentation to Mr and Mrs Oliver Young on the occasion of his opening new drapery shop previously run by his late uncle John Young opposite the Surgical Hospital. Over 200 guest from Ballyhaise crowded into the Ulster Arms and a modern dinging room suite was presented to Oliver and Mrs Young by Rev Nicholas J Comey PP on behalf of his many friends in Ballyhaise on Friday night last.
German students on education trip to Cavan staying with parents of Cavan students for the next two weeks.
Death of Katie Galligan Glasdrummond Poles relict of Andrew Galligan. She is survived by her sons daughters relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
County Cavan Golf Club O Hanlon Cup Final Peter Coogan beat Brendan Harding. In the Farnham Cup Final Jim Beirne beat Bridie Farrelly 2 and 1. Mart McCarthy won the Kathleen Sullivan prize.
Fourth Anniversary notice for Bobby Simpson saint Patrick’s Swellan Cavan former Bus Inspector CIE who died on 22nd July 1964. Sadly missed by his wife Lily and family.
Longford beat Laois 3-9 to 1-4 to win their first ever Leinster Senior Championship Final before an attendance of 30,000 at Croke Park Dublin. Longford led by 0-7 to 1-1 at half time. Larry Gillen former Cavan Gael’s star was brilliant at full back for Longford. The team was trained by Mick Higgins Cavan and they will now play Kerry in the All Ireland semi final. John Dowling of Offaly was the referee.
The newly formed Breffni Boy’s Band will be the official band at this year’s Ulster Final . They will parade the teams and play selections before and at half time of the senior match. They will leave Cavan early on Sunday morning and will take up a collection in Belfast for the new equipment and uniforms. Eamonn Gaffney is his preview expects Cavan to triumph with centre field the decisive area for both sides. Admission is 6/- stand 4/- extra. Tickets 10/- are available for the stand from TP O Reilly Ballyconnell and Breffni Park.
Eddie Brady Ballinamore wins the Junior Mile at the Clonliffe Sport’s at the Morton Stadium. Eddie ran the classic distance in a time of 4:7:04 with B Cribben Phoenix Harriers 2nd and Frank Brady now running in the Clonliffe colours 3rd in 4:22:05
Richard J O Riordan son of Tim Plumber and Margie O Riordan College Street is home on holiday form USA where he is presently in the USA Army. He served in Vietnam and in combat he was seriously injured in the arm defending his platoon from the Vietcong. He later received the coved Purple Heart Medal for bravery beyond the call of duty.
Home on holiday and heading for Casement Park Belfast next Sunday is Terry Duignan former Cavan senior football star of the early 1950. Terry is spending a holiday at his home 6 Saint Patrick’s Terrace. He is trainer of the Monaghan and Cavan teams in New York.
Film crews from RTE are presently recording ‘Bring Down the Lamp’ in the Farnham Arms Hotel. The show will be transmitted at a later date.
National Council for the Blind take up their door to door collection in Cavan town. Church gate collections will be taken up in the outlying areas.
August 2nd 1968 Patrick McKiernan takes his degree of MO at UCD. Paddy was educated at Belturbet National School and Saint Patrick’s College is son of Dr and Mrs McKiernan Belturbet and is presently home physician in Saint Vincent’s Hospital.
With a great fanfare Timmy Murphy opens his new garage at Moynehall. Maurice Jackson is the first to fill up his car at Timmy’s modern forecourt where a draw was held for a variety of valuable prizes. 1st Peter McCaffrey College View Cavan 2nd Kevin Dolan Wolfe Tone Street 3rd Hugh McDermott ‘Lucky Coady’ Stradone 4th Jimmy Cullen Saint Anne’s Cathedral Road 5th Paddy Smith Wolfe Tone Street 6th Pat McKiernan Abbey Bar 7th Frank McConnell ‘Arch Court’ 8th Bridie Eames Ballinagh Road 8th Paddy McCormack 376 Harold’s Cross Road Dublin 6 9th Mickey Rooney Arch Court 10th Martin Crowe Kilnavara 11th Sandra Foster Moynehall 12th Brian Tansey BE Ballinagh Road
Cavan Shamrock’s have facile win over Ashfield to qualify for the Drifter’s Cup Final at Rathluden Cootehill. Ashfield held the impressive town team to a goal deficit at half time but in the second half the Shamrock’s showed the class that has brought so many honours in recent times. The Shamrock’s opened their account coming up to half time when Gerry Egan slotted home a penalty. Eamonn O Riordan PJ Maguire and Pat Timmoney scored well worked goals in the second half with Jim Sheridan Richard Graham and Paddy Sheridan outstanding in defence.
Down cruise to yet another Ulster crown easily defeating a very disappointing Cavan team 0-16 to 1-8 before an attendance of 35,000 at bright but showery Casement Park Belfast.. Charlie Gallagher scored Cavan’s scrambled goal with the last kick of the match. Down were much better than their winning margin suggest and will be a big test for Galway in the semi final. The game was settled when it was announced before the start that Cavan star Ray Carolan was unfit to play. Down flooded the midfield area sometimes having six players there and owned the ball for long spells as they mounted attack after attack. Cavan did quite well with their meager share of procession but the big Cross man was the difference and Down for the first time in many years were totally dominant at midfield. Down led by 0-7 to 0-5 at half time. Immediately after the restart Cavan had points from Charlie Gallagher and Micheal Greenan to level the match but Down went up another gear and totally dominated the game from there to the finish allowing Cavan jus one point and a scrambled goal with Danny Kelly in the Down goal injured after he collided with a post in his vain effort to save the goal scored by Charlie Gallagher with the last kick of the encounter. Cavan Paddy Lyons Gabriel Kelly Brendan Donohoe Peter Pritchard Brendan Murtagh Tm Lynch Andy McCabe Fergus McCauley Hughie Newman Micheal Greenan John Joe O Reilly Philip Murray Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher and Steve Duggan. Subs Tony Morris for John Joe O Reilly and Enda McGowan for Brendan Donohoe. Armagh who beat Cavan in the semi final easily accounted for Derry 4-8 to 1-7 in the Minor final leading by 1-3 to 1-2 at half time but Armagh goals in the 9th 14th and 15th minute settled the encounter in favour of the Orchard county.
Death of Mollie Cullivan at her residence 42 Annesley Avenue North Strand and formerly of 27 College Street Cavan on July 27th 1968. She was a member of the well known highly respected McCoy family Cavan and Dublin . Funeral from Saint Augustine’s William Street Dublin to Ballgriffin cemetery.
Death of Catherine Johnston ‘Rock House’ Drumliffe Redhills at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Formerly a member of the well known highly respected Williams family. She is survived by her husband George sons Brain former Town Clerk Cavan Aidan and one daughter Ann. There was a capacity attendance at Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise with burial later in Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
Last thatched house in Cavan town at Thomas Clarke’s Swellan gets a new that from master Thatcher Phil Smith Derrawinna . Formerly known as the ‘Old Malt House’ Clarke’s are extensive farmers and supply milk to many households in Cavan town.
Twenty one Belgian students are working on the new Scout Den from early morning to late at night in beautiful sunny warm weather making spectacular progress. They are being fed by local families and staying in Saint Patrick’s College. They will be in Cavan for one busy week and have just completed a similar project in Doonbeg county Clare. They will be guests of honour at a social in Saint Augustine’s Hall on Friday night.
Because of the clash with the Ulster Final in Belfast the number of pilgrims who made their way in sunny summer conditions to the Reek on Croagh Patrick is well down on previous years.
Richard Black Peace Commissioner Farnham Road is appointed a Commissioner for Oaths by the Minister for Justice Micheal O Morain.
August 9th 1968 Smyth and Company Balbriggan interview girls to fill the thirty vacancies at their new factor in the Swellan field. A 5,000 square foot pre fabricated will be erected by September 22nd 1968. The factory is expected to employ 50 girls by Christmas and up to 200 in full production.. Dermot McCarthy County Manager and Brian O Grady County Development Officer are the recipients of many compliments at the monthly Cavan Urban District Council meeting. It was stated that Smyth’s of Balbriggan were over 200 years in business and had a world wide reputation for quality and satisfaction dealing in quality garments. The Council unanimously decided to sell the site of 9 acres 3 roods and 10 perches for £1,000. Smyth’s General Manager is presently in Continental Europe buying machinery for their new enterprise in Cavan.
Patrick Keaveney and Mrs Lily Reilly both retiring from their teaching positions in Coolboyogue School are made a presentation on behalf of the pupils and parents by Father PJ Gargan Adm Cavan. Master Keaveney was Principal for 18 years having taught for over 30 years in Kilnalack NS and for some time he taught in the old Cavan NS with the Reilly family while Lily Reilly is over 45 years teaching in Coolboyogue.
Cecil Lindsay Richardson Avenue Bronx New York takes his BA in Accounting in Iona College New York. He is son of Mr and Mrs Robert Lindsay Clonogonnell and attended the Royal School from 1957-1962. He is presently working with Arthur Anderson and Company New York. He emigrated in 1963 and is married to the former Sandra Acheson Rockfield Crosserlough.
First profession of vows at Holy Rosary Convent Killeshandra pictured are Sister M Caritas Vaughan College Road Cork Sister Mary Duignan Boyle county Roscommon Sister M Fergal Claffey Portlaoise and Sister Mary Chanel McEvoy Carrickmacross county Monaghan.
Longford rally just fails as they are edged out 2-13 to 2-11 in the All Ireland semi final at Croke Park Dublin before an attendance of 40,000. Longford trailed Kerry 2-7 to 0-6 at half time. At one stage in the second half they were nine points behind but rallied to nearly catch the Kingdom at the end of a thrilling second half.
Eight day tour of Ireland passes through Cavan in glorious summer sunshine on its way to Birr county Offaly. Peter Doyle led the leading group through the packed streets of Cavan four minutes ahead of the main pack.
Oliver Donohoe from Ballyconnell is conferred with his BSocSc degree at UCD. He is youngest son of Francis and the late Delia Donohoe Ballyconnell and is presently employed in RTE. He is holder of the Dale Carnegie award for public speaking and public relations.
August 16th 1968 Three hundred and twenty years of memories are recalled in the front page photo showing one of Cavan’s foremost families from Munelta Stradone whose total age amounts to 320 years. Pictured are John 87 Munelta Stradone James Bridge Street and Andy Killynebber 84 year old twins and Pat the youngest of the family at 82. Pat was home on holidays from London and the brothers gathered to toast their collective health.
Frank Brady well known international athlete Thomas Gaffney Jimmy McCormack Philip J O Reilly John Phair Dominic Twoomey Augustine Seagrave and Philip Sexton receive University scholarships on the strength of the results of their Leaving Certificate exam at Saint Patrick’s College. Rossa Kenny and Denis McDwyer are others to score impressive marks.
Eamonn Gaffney tips Galway to continue their dominance over Down in next Sunday’s All Ireland semi final at Croke Park. Down first met Galway in 1959 at the same stage and have failed to beat the Westerners in two further semi finals in the 1960s. Mattie McDonagh is bidding to add a further All Ireland medal to his present tally of 4.
Frank Brady is highly impressive finishing 3rd in the Catholic Student’s 1,500 metres in Lisbon.
Phil Murray captain of the successful Garages team is presented with the Harp Lager Cup at a function in the Ulster Arms Hotel. Pictured are Leo Dowling Treasurer Cavan Barmen Phil Murray Michael Kennedy Guinness Group Sales Thomas Longworth Guinness and Seamus Fay Chairman of Cavan Barmen’s Association.
Castlerahan beat Mullahoran in the semi final of the senior championship 3-4 to 2-3 at Breffni Park and now play Crosserlough or Mountnuggent who contest the second semi final after Mountnuggent who knocked out Cavan Gael’s took the scalp of Bailieborough 3-4 to 2-3 in the quarter final at Breffni Park.
Cavan Shamrock’s captained by the ever dependable Frank Lyons win the Owen McCabe for the first time at Villa Park in Clones when they beat a formidable Carrickmacross 5-2 in the well attended final on a beautiful sun kissed night last Friday. Johnny Lynch and Jim Sheridan were the foundation of this great Cavan win and after a shaky start Paddy McNamara showed how brilliant he can be. Carrick rocked Cavan wit their early aggression and deservedly took an early lead. Noel Smith after great work by Pat Timmons and Eamonn O Riordan shot a great goal for the Shamrock’s on just 15 minutes to equalize. Then a rare slip up in the Cavan defence let Carrick in for a soft goal which shocked the Shamrock’s into action and they played brilliantly from there to halftime scoring through Eamonn O Riordan after great work by Pat Timmons and Noel Smith crossed into the box where in rushing centre forward PJ Maguire lifted his foot to let the ball run on to O Riordan who almost tore the nets from the rigging to prolonged applause from the spectators. The half time whistle was sounded on the kick off and the teams were locked at 2-2. Early in the second half came the moment that decided the game when Eamonn O Riordan beat the off side trap to score his second goal and put Shamrock’s into the lead for the first time. Many of the Carrick fans at this stage headed for referee Clarke from Lisnaskea howling that O Riordan ‘was a mile offside ‘ but after prolonged discussion with the linesmen the referee allowed the goal and Shamrock’s were on their way to creating history. Carrick had no answer to the fleet footed well tutored Cavan team who reveled on the billiard like surface that was Villa Park and when O Riordan completed his hat trick on 77 minutes the referee had no option but to dismiss one of the Carrick defenders for persistent foul play. The Shamrock’s played possession football using the wide dimensions of Villa Park which was verdant green of billiard table texture in the late summer evening and when Shamrock’s were awarded a late penalty which Gerry Egan converted the cup was won for Cavan for the first time 5-2 with Carrickmacross very unhappy with the manner in which the game was refereed and controlled by Mr Clarke and his officials from Lisnaskea. Joe Black Solicitor Clones President of Clones AFC presented the magnificent Owen McCabe Cup to Frank Lyons captain of Cavan Shamrock’s with 12 of the panel receiving statuettes while the gallant Carrickmacross were presented with their losers medals to the applause of all present. Paddy McNamara after a very shaky start performed well and made several miraculous saves to keep the Shamrock’s in the game when it was flowing against them in the first half. Captain Frank Lyons had his usual steady game for the Shamrock’s while Johnny Lynch Jim Sheridan Rick Graham and Paddy Sheridan relished the battle the harder it go the more they excelled. Gerry Egan was brilliant in his attacking wing half role and took the penalty like a veteran giving the Carrick goalkeeper no chance. PJ Maguire at centre forward was a revelation and his deft touches and ball skills were soundly applauded by the large crowd and he had a hand in all of the Shamrock’ s goals laying off the ball to better placed colleagues. Pat Timmoney with his fast jinking runs was the maker of nearly all of the Shamrock’s opportunities which Noel Smith and three goal hero Eamonn O Riordan converted when ever the opportunity arose. The team was managed by Jimmy ‘Busby’ Egan who was loud in his exhortations to his players throughout and was the first to congratulate them on a ground breaking victory witnessed by a record crowd of Cavan fans who travelled by luxury coaches to the game and celebrated in Clones long into the night.
Death of Annie Leonard in Belfast. She was a member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected families with her family being in business for generations in Main Street and Bridge Street in the drapery business. The best known of the family was famous Cavan and Cavan Slashers hero Packy who died at a young age and was known for his outstanding skills as a sportsman at football handball billiards/snooker and golf, Annie was known for her great faith charity and gentle kind disposition with a great sense of wit and good humour. The funeral took place from the Holy Family Belfast to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Patrick O Reilly late of College Street at the age of 73 in New York. Before emigrating he was a Porter in the Hibernian Bank in Cavan and later was an Inspector on the Railways in Brooklyn New York. He is survived by his brother Peter in New York three sisters Margaret and Mary Cavan and Elizabeth in Derby.
Father Desmond O Dowd celebrates the 8 am Mass on the Feast of the Ascension in Cavan Cathedral and later celebrated the 10 am children’s Mass. Father PJ Gargan Adm who succeeds Father Joseph Dolan celebrated the 11:30 am Mass.
August 23rd 1968 Teddy Carroll MRCVSI son of the late Tom and Mrs Carroll MRCVSI Main Street is home and back in Cavan for the first time in 19 years. He left Ireland in 1949 and spent three years in Canada before joining the US Department of Agriculture. His wife is the former Nancy Brady from Ballyjamesduff and they have four daughters and three sons. He is brother of Donal Carroll well known Irish Independent Sport’s Editor.
19,020 people visit Saint Patrick’s Purgatory in Lough Derg during the 1968 season including many young people and students. Pilgrims came from several European countries including France Belgium and Italy and from the USA including Bishop Manning from California. There were several pilgrims from South America and Africa.
Desmond Sheridan Drumullig Butlersbridge is knocked down and killed by a North of Ireland driver near his home at Drumullig Butlersbridge on the main Cavan to Belturbet Road.. The very popular 23 year old Law Clerk who worked in George V Maloney’s in Main Street was dead on admission to Cavan Surgical Hospital. Dessie was an outstanding footballer with Butlersbridge Saint Aidan’s who formed a guard of honour at the removal and later carried the coffin from the outskirts of the village to the Church. Father PJ McManus officiated at the biggest funeral seen in Butlersbridge for many years and again his colleagues carried the coffin the long journey from the Church to Saint Aidan’s cemetery. Dessie was one of nature’s gentlemen and was a most attractive decent good humored interesting handsome six foot plus man. He is survived by his mother Josephine brother Val in Dublin and Barry Drumullig sisters Mrs J McElgunn Belturbet Mrs Morrissey Mohill and Eileen USA. The game between Killeshandra and Butlersbridge fixed for the Bridge was postponed as a mark of respect. Conor McCorry builder and farmer Enniskillen was at Cavan Court before Justice Sam Shaw charged with driving a car dangerously at Drumullig causing the death of Dessie Sheridan aged 24 Law Clerk.
First pub in Crossdoney the Shantully Inn is opened by local creamery manager John J Sheridan. The restoration cost over £3,000. The head barman is Teddy O Kane Clones who has five years experience of the business at the ‘Roadhouse’ Dundalk. The shop was purchased in 1966 and run as a grocery by John J’s wife Mrs Sheridan. John extinguished two bar licenses in Cork city to obtain the license for ‘The Shantully Inn’
Down beat Galway in thrilling All Ireland semi final 2-10 to 2-8 at Croke Park and will play Kerry in the All Ireland final in September. Down dominated the early exchanges with the star studded Galway men not showing a lot of appetite for the battle and Down led at the interval 1-5 to 0-3. Galway with the aid of two quick goals dominated the early stages of the second half and drew level. The game was poised to end in a draw until Down showed their superior fitness shooting two late points to earn their place in the final.
Glorious day for the first old folks outing to Bettystown organized by the local branch of the Red Cross. Pictured are Betty Breslin Teresa Kitson Lily Simpson Rose Finlay and Des Maguire before departing in a luxury coach supplied free of charge by Maurice Jackson.
Fifty applicants for thirty jobs at the new Cavan Textile factory in the Lake Field in Swellan. Mr Forsyth General Manager who interviewed the applicants said that they were of a very high standard. The factory will open for training on September 23rd 1968.
Junior members of Cavan Presidia of the Legion of Mary raise £64 Biafra after they witnessed the scenes of starvation and hunger endured by these poor people on television.
Sean Walsh from Wolfe Tone Street the outstanding well known long distance swimmer will take part in the two way swim of Lake Windermere which is the highest and coldest lake in England. In his build up to this invitational event he will attempt to swim Lake Coniston.
August 30th 1968 Finian O Callaghan Wood Work teacher and Principal of Kilnaleck Vocational School publishes his outstanding book ‘Woodwork and Woodwork Drawing’ which is a must for students and teachers of woodwork both here in Ireland and abroad.
Crosserlough overcome Mountnuggent 1-12 to 2-5 to qualify for the County senior final. The teams were locked at 1-5 each at the interval. They will play Castlerahan who include among their all star galaxy John Nallen former Mayo Galway Meath and Cavan star John O Dwyer.
Sympathy is extended to Louis Blessing Main Street on the death of his brother Leo well known Cootehill businessman and a founder member of Monaghan Bacon Company at the age of 63. He was a leading member and official of Cootehill Celtic GFC and organizer of the Fleadh Cheoil. Very well known and popular throughout a wide area the family were note gaelic footballers with brother Louis winning two All Ireland medals in 1933 and 1935. He is survived by his wife Bridie son Kevin London Joseph Cootehill. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Michael’s Church Cootehill where the chief celebrant was Father James J O Reilly PP Dean of Kilmore with burial later in Middle Chapel cemetery.
Breffni Motors formerly the property of the late James Smith is sold in trust to TJ Fitzpatrick Solicitor for £6,500. The auctioneer was Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn Auctioneers 89 Main Street who later revealed that the purchasers were Paddy and Patricia Barry who were setting up a Singer Sewing Machine Centre and would continue with the petrol pumps at least for the moment.
Fiona Smith with 66 wins Annette Murphy’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club while Muriel Doherty wins the Perpetual Cup with Kathleen Brady second. The Cavan Ladie’s team to play Monaghan in Clones in the final of the Inter Club competition is Margaret English Muriel Doherty Joan O Hanlon Eileen Maloney Joan Hickey and Maureen McDonald. All are asked to be on the first tee in Clones on Monday 2nd September at 3 pm.
September 6th 1968 Anna Smith 2 Abbey Street and Eileen Gilroy Shannow Ballinagh are again prize winners this time following their final exams for State Registered Nurses at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey England.
Ulster and Cavan football star emigrates to England having won three Ulster Senior medals in 1962 1964 and 1967 he also won a senior championship medal with Bailieborough in 1964. He won a Railway Cup medal with Ulster on Saint Patrick’s Day 1968.
Jimmy Egan Coach to Cavan Shamrocks in revealing his panel shocks the local soccer public by stating that the two stars of the recent Owen McCabe Cup win in Clones are not available to line out with the Shamrocks in their final battle against old rival Carrickmacross at Rathluden Park Cootehill in the Drifters Cup Final which carries a cup and twelve pairs of the high fashion Drifters shoes for the winners. The Shamrock’s have match winners in captain Frank Lyons Johnny Lynch Rick Graham Paddy Sheridan PJ Maguire Pat Timmons and Gerry Egan. Joe Ralph Dundalk will referee the game on Sunday kick off 3:30 pm
Cavan Gaels Minors with a little bit more luck than in their League clash beat Mullagh 4-14 to 4-7 to win the Cavan Minor title at well attended and highly charged Breffni Park. The Gaels this time were ready for the challenge and showed their steel and will to win from the very start. While two of their goals could be termed very lucky going in off defenders they were still marginally the better tem and never lost sight of their ultimate goal which was victory fair and square. Mullagh coached by Pat Carolan local Solicitor and star of Cavan’s last All Ireland victory in 1952 were just a little over confident and did not accord the Gael’s the respect that they subsequently earned in this rough tough encounter. After a sporting game Mullagh descended to spoiling tactics to stop the flying ball playing townsmen. Play was held up coming near the end when a Cavan Gael’s attacker was assaulted off the ball by a Mullagh defender. Both sets of spectators were quickly on the field with a lot of ‘hand bagging’ and threatening language been used by both sides. Phil Smith Chairman of the Minor Board had to curtail his presentation of the Oliver Plunkett Cup to Gael’s captain and star Micheal Galligan as spectators stormed the presentation area. Even though the Cavan Gael’s defence were very slow to settle and were leaking scores in the first half the outstanding play of their centre field and forwards ensured that they led by 2-9 to 2-3 at the interval.. Gael’s Paddy Blessing PJ Dunne John McNamara Brian Lee Tony Dunne Jimmy Galligan Martin Fitzpatrick Dominick Twoomey Haulie Reilly M Smith Micheal Galligan Jimmy Brown Pat Geoghegan Maxie McDonald and Philip Wray. Referee Donal Crotty.
Death of Bernard Tracey 24 Wolfe Tone Street and formerly Butlersbridge. He was employed by Cavan County Council Machinery Yard on the outdoor staff where he was extremely popular with employers and colleagues. He came to live in Cavan town about one year ago. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
‘Thalassa Thalassa ‘ by well known Drumcrave playwright Joe G O Reilly is back on Radio Eireann next Sunday afternoon at 3:30.
As the new transport system kicks into play all schools re opening in the area report record attendances
.September 13th 1968 Margaret English playing the best golf of her life teams up with to win the Irish Final of the Daily Mail foursomes. They will now represent Ireland in the finals in Southport and Ainsdale championship course in Ayr Scotland. Cavan beat Clontarf in the All Ireland final Cavan beat Clontarf in the last game. .
Larry Cunningham well known Granard based showband star and building contractor opens a new Supermarket in Granard which will also be a depot for the Cavan based ‘New Pin Cleaners’. Larry is a native of Cloneen three miles on the Cavan side of Granard. He was educated at Cloneen National School and the Technical School in Granard where he excelled in woodwork mechanical drawing and building methods. At night he sang with Gown bases ‘Grafton’ Showband before being spotted by Jimmy Smith to front the Mighty Avons. He has several hits to his name including ‘Tribute to Jim Reeves’ and ‘Lovely Leitrim’ which has made him a household name in both England USA and here at home. He was recently invited to sing at Powerscourt for the visiting Prince Rainier and Princess Grace. He is up at the crack of dawn each day to attend t his construction business and is presently renovating a pub in Oldcastle for Pat Flood. ‘Larry’s Supermarket’ Granard will be managed by Beatrice Nannery who hails from Kilcogy.
Crosserlough totally dominating football in Cavan this time win the Intermediate title defeating neighbours Ballymachugh 1-10 to 0-4 in the final in Breffni Park.
Minnie McCarren wins the Towel competition at County Cavan Golf Club.
Team from Glasnevin in Dublin play a star studded Cavan selection in Breffni Park 5-12 to 3-10. The very well known Cavan Billiards and snooker wizard Mickey Breslin was man of the match many present remarking that he should have arun out with the county before he returns to County Cavan Tennis Court where he is seeded Number 1 at present. Mickey got great support from Cavan Gael’s star Oliver ‘Misey’ Crowe Dermot Burke who scored four of the goals and Teddy O Neill who brought off some miraculous saves in goal.
One of Cavan Shamrock’s greatest ever wins as they trail Carrickmacross 4-1 at the interval in the Drifter’s Final and emerge 5-4 winners with a scintillating second half display. Captained by central defender Frank Lyons the Owen McCabe Cup winners were mobbed as they were presented with the 12 pair of high fashion Drifter’s shoes and the Drifter’s Cup by Jim McMullen at Rathluden Park Cootehill. The Shamrock’s were seriously handicapped by the absence of Jim Sheridan and top goal scorer Eamonn O Riordan. Jacky Murphy Gerry Egan PJ Maguire and the flying Pat Timmons were the match winners in the second half. Goal by Gerry Egan was the only reward for the Shamrock’s in the first half in which they had and even share of the play but fell behind 3-1 to a dour hard tackling no nonsense Carrick at the interval. A great goal by Noel Conlon seemed to sew up the game for Carrickmacross early in the second half and Carrick were lulled into a false state of complacency. Then lion hearted Johnny Lynch having one of his best ever games for Shamrock’s found schemer Gerry Egan who laid off an inch perfect pass to Rick Graham to blast high into the Carrick net making the score 4-2. Cavan Shamrock’s then took over in centre field and Jackie Murphy Gerry Egan and the always dangerous Noel Smith missed chances to close the gap. Then never say die Johnny Lynch went the direct way pumping in a high ball to the Carrick goals which was covered by the keeper but Gerry Egan managed to foil his attempt to cleanly catch the ball spilled out to the lurking centre forward PJ Maguire who blasted the ball to the Carrick net and it was suddenly 4 all in a thrilling Cup Final. With time almost up and both teams threatening to score Pat Timmons went on a mazy sol run outstripping the Carrick defence when he was pulled down and the referee awarded a free kick from 30 yards. Johnny Lynch man of the match stepped up and sent a rocket to the Carrickmacross net to stun the Monaghan men and prompt an invasion of the field by the deliriously happy Cavan fans. Paddy McNamara in the Cavan goal was slow to warm up but once he got into his stride he never put a foot wrong and he was soundness personified in the Cavan defence. He got great cover from defenders Paddy Sheridan captain Frank Lyons Martin Clarke and Rick Graham. Gerry Egan was always threatening around the Carrick goal and got great support from Noel Smith PJ Maguire Jackie Murphy and Pat Timmons. Cavan Shamrock’s Paddy McNamara Marin Clarke Rick Graham Johnny Lynch Frank Lyons Paddy Sheridan Jackie McMahon Gerry Egan PJ Maguire Noel Smith and Pat Timmons.
Death of Margaret Smith Drumcrave. She was widow of the well known Peter Smith who owned a pub at 59 Main Street many years ago before retiring to the family home in Drumcrave. The family were all very well known members of the Old IRA and took a leading part in the Cavan area in the fight for Independence. Very well known lady in the area she was known for her unstinting hospitality and charity to those less well off. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father ABC McGrath officiating.
Sympathy is extended to Sergeant BJ Nolan on the death of his brother John in Sheffield.
Bridge N/S PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Very small fair in Cavan but prices are well up. Yearlings £40-45 Two year olds £65-75 . Working horses £80-100 colts £45-55 ponies £35-40 foals £30-40 and donkeys £18-25 with Billy and Sean McCabe offering top prices for donkies for export to the seaside trade in the North of England.
September 13th 1968 Brother Ultan the very popular Principal of Saint Felim’s school is leaving to take up an appointment as Principal in Arklow after six very fruitful years in Cavan. Before his departure he was made a presentation by the De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are Father Raymond Brady Brother Cassenius the new Principal in Cavan Brother Ultan Sherlock Toggy Connolly making the presentation and Timmy Murphy.
Further meeting in the long preliminary work to establish a branch of the Credit Union in Cavan with Michael O Donohoe Credit Union League of Ireland addressing a well attended meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall.
Father Ray Brady with a nett 65 is the very popular winner of the Captain’s Danny O Kelly’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. He had the better score on the second nine from Phil Smith Rock Cross. Doctor Tony Farrelly had the best Gross with a scintillating 74 while Sean McSherry and Patsy Shield were the winners of the nine hole competition.
September 20th 1968 Pictured on her wedding day last Tuesday is Katherine English calling to Our Lady’s Ward Saint Phelim’s Hospital to visit her old friend Rose ‘Granny’ Lee a naïve of Mountnuggent . He good friend Eilish McEntee and herself are weekly visitors to ‘Granny’ and on her wedding day the now brand new Katherine Cusack vowed to continue the tradition.
Joan Cronin Annaglough is the pretty and very popular ‘Miss Cavan ‘ at the ‘Back to Lavey Festival’
Deputy Secretary Michael Murphy introduces the new allowances for elected County Council representatives which include 1/6 per mile travelling allowance 25/- subsistence if away for more than 3 hours 35/- subsistence for trips longer than 7 hours and overnight expenses of £3-5-0. AJ O Brien complains in jest about the provision for the pension fund while Paddy Smith Chairman reminds the Assistant Secretary that the half one is now 2/9 and the bottle of stout 1/9 and the allowance wouldn’t wet his whiskers. At the same meeting Andy O Brien asks MJ Smith Secretary to do all in his power to tie down the Department of Health to a site for the proposes Regional Hospital in Cavan. The Secretary said that they are in contact with the department and have three sites on the agenda which he is not free to discuss at an open meeting.
The legendary Patrick Smith Fianna Fail Cootehill no relation of Paddy Smith TD is once again elected to the post of Chairman of Cavan County Council by one vote from the outgoing Paddy Reilly Fine Gael. Amazingly Paddy has been Chairman from 1942-1955 and from 1964-1967 and this grand old man is a member of Cavan County Council since he was elected in 1932.
Catholic Youth Rally in Our Lady’s Shrine in Knock attracts over 20,000 young people many of them from the Cavan town area.
Advance Tyre Company open their 17th nationwide branch in Cavan town. The Company is owned by Irish Dunlop and the first manager in Cavan is Ben Parker.
Liam Maguire will referee the Sligo V Cork Minor All Ireland football final on Sunday. The Ballybay based Sergeant is no stranger to Croke Park having won an All Ireland senior medal when playing at centre half in the 1952 win against Meath a game in which his brother Father Des was in the full back line for Cavan and another brother Brendan played at centre field for Meath. Liam took charge of the All Ireland senior final between Down and Offaly in 1961.
Crosserlough win the coveted three in a row beating Castlerahan 2-6 to 0-8 on a beautiful sunny day in a well contested final at Breffni Park before an attendance of 4,000 who paid gate receipts of £450. The two teams were paraded before the game by the Breffni Boys Band who also entertained the crowd at half time taking up a unique collection where the spectators were asked to throw coins into six large sheets. Crosserlough led by 0-4 to 0-3 at half time but the breaks began to go Crosserlough’s way in the second half after they were awarded a penalty and Padraic Boyle their ace marksman shot to the Castlerahan net. John Nallen was outstanding for the challengers getting great support from John Dwyer Seamus McMahon and JJ Hetherton. Crosserlough had stars in every department and are just too good for any outfit in Cavan at this time. TP O Reilly Chairman of the County Board presented the famous Oliver Plunkett Cup to the outstanding John Joe O Reilly Captain of the Crosserlough team after the game. Referee Liam Maguire Ballybay.
Cavan Credit Union is formed – at last. President Father PJ McManus CC Vice President Tom Hickey BDS Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Vincent Walsh Assistant Treasurer Michael Drysdale.. Committee Maureen Barrett Seamus Fay 11 Owen Roe John P Smith and Eamonn Flynn. Supervisory Committee Michael Harding Mr A Kennedy and Mrs G Donohoe. Their office in the Hut at Cavan CYMS is opened each Friday from 6:30-8:30 and new members are most welcome.
Cavan ISPCA Pet Show in De La Salle School. Dog 1st Michael Lee. Cat 1st Helen Rahill. Cage Birds Gerard McCaffrey 1 Tullac Mongan. Open to all pets Gerard Gaffney Main Street.
Breffni Boy’s Band Chairman Danny McHugh Vice Chairman Eddie Quinn Secretary Micheal Smyth Assistant Secretary Eamonn Gaffney Treasurer Michal Geoghegan. Committee John O Rourke UDC Seamus Fox Maurice Jackson UDC Paddy McNamara Tom McKenna John Walsh. Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Place and Gerry Maguire. The band which is instructed and outfitted by John Donohoe and his assistant Robert Ryan was founded on the 14th May 1967 and have already raised a staggering £500 towards the cost of accordions drums and uniforms.
September 27th 1968 Fianna Fail launch their bid to make the country a once past the post electorate with all the other parties staunchly supporting the tried and tested PR method. Pictured at the launch of the PR campaign for Clann Na Poblacht in the Lakeland Hotel are Matthew Reilly Cavan County Council Sean Tully TD and P O Reilly.
Big debate on the future of Saint Felim’s Hospital in view of the impending location of the new Regional Hospital in Cavan. After a long debate in which Michael J Smith County Secretary pointed out that it would take £26,500 to bring Saint Felim’s up to date and conform to the health and safety regulations. Vincent Bartley summed up the mood of the meeting saying that it was better to put the development on the long finger until Cavan knew what the future intentions of the Department of Health were in relation to the Regional Hospital as all monies spent now could be obsolete in a very few years.
Before an attendance of 71,294 Down cause the shock of the decade when they comprehensively defeat firm favourites Kerry in the All Ireland senior final at Croke Park. Down got off to a lightening start and were never subsequently lead leading by 2-3 to 0-1 after only eight minutes of the first half. From the throw in Down were on the attack with Sean O Neill man of the match scoring the first point after only 30 seconds. Jim Milligan followed with a similar score two minutes later. Then in the sixth minute came the decisive score when Peter Rooney centre field sent in a long ball that was soaring over the bar at the Hill Sixteen end when it bounced back into play off the left hand post and Sean O Neill following up was most alert to blast the ball to the back of the Kerry net with Johnny Culloty and the Kerry defence totally off guard. Two minutes later the Kerry goose was well and truly cooked when Colm McAlarney who played Mick O Connell totally out of the game sent in a high ball again and this time the ball was scrambled to the net for a very fortunate Down goal. From there until the end Kerry were playing to save face and only a point from Din Joe Crowley and a goal from Brendan Lynch with almost the last kick of the game put a respectable shine on the Kerry score losing only by a very flattering two points to a wonderful Down side who played with great confidence and poise upholding their proud record of never been beaten by Kerry in the championship. Amid scenes of great jubilation Joe Lennon who had to go off injured at the interval returned to the Hogan Stand to receive the Sam Maguire from Cardinal Conway and announcing that the match ball would be autographed by all the players of the winning team and raffled for the poor and hungry in Biafra. Down All Ireland Champions 1968 Pictured are Brendan Sloan Peter Rooney Michael Cole Joe Lennon Captain Paddy Doherty Colm McAlarney John Purdy Tom O Hare John Murphy Ray McConville Willie Doyle Danny Kelly Sean O Neill Jim Milligan and Dan McCartan.
James King home on holiday from USA displays his first driving license issued by Cavan County Council on June 2nd 1914 and Numbered 316 and signed by then County Secretary William Finlay. James emigrated in 1914 and made the trip home for the first time in 1964. He served in the USA Army in the First World War 1914-1948 and is on holiday with his sister Mrs Mick Browne Butlersbridge.
Teresa Kennedy Noreen O Donoghue and Kathleen McInerney will represent Saint Clare’s Secondary School on ‘Mark Time’ on RTE television on October 3rd 1968.
Support for Conquer Cancer campaign and Church Gate Collection falls from over £200 to £57-18-11 as money pours in for Biafra after a series of news films on BBC and RTE shocked the world but now to the detriment of other worthy charities.
Bridge N/S Jim and Mrs Hearn E/W Peggy Willock and Maureen McDonald.
October 4th 1968 Mighty Avons Showband to build new hotel on the site of the old ‘Ford Lodge’ home of the old established Halpin family which they acquired two years ago at a cost of £25,00. Maurice Jackson asks the County Manager Dermot McCarthy what provision has been made for parking at the proposed new hotel complex to be told that there are provision for fifty cars on site while Joe McGovern a resident in Church Street is worried about the late night dancing and entertainment in the hotel saying that the ‘Sports Centre’ is attracting a very large vociferous late night crowd to that end of town and another such establishment would be the last straw. Dermot McCarthy seems to have all the answers saying that not one objection was received for this proposed venture and the dining room size is only 60 by 50 feet. Full planning permission was granted for the proposed venture.
Fergus O Connor seventeen year old son of Mr and Mrs Desmond O Connor O Neill Park Clones is awarded a university scholarship worth £300 to UCD where he will take and advanced science course as a result of his outstanding leaving certificate results. Fergus who secured six honours in his leaving cert at Saint McCartan’s Monaghan was also called to training as teacher.
Smith’s Motor Group in £2 million merger with motor assembly company BLN Dublin Motor Assembly Works in Wexford the Smith Group of a chain of garages nationwide.
Violence erupts on the streets of Derry as police clashed with groups of young people. Petrol bombs and stone hurled at the police in the trouble that erupted just a day after the police attack on a Civil Rights March in the city. Teenagers gathered in the Diamond hurling a barrage of stones and other debris smashing dozens of shop windows in the city. Ninety six people have been injured in the week end clashes with police. Police charged the crowd repeatedly with batons and water canon as the violence erupted. Many television and press cameramen threatened by the police after they filmed scenes from Saturday’s banned Civil Rights March. About 500 assembled in the city for Saturday’s Civil Rights March defying a Ministerial ban. After they had gone about 500 yards they were stopped by a line of RUC. In Duke Street the police charged the marchers striking them with batons leaving many marchers injured and bleeding from wounds to the face. Among those hit were Gerry Fitt MP and ~Eddie McAteer MP. Water canon sprayed marchers spectators and television film crews.
Inquest into the death of Desmond Sheridan Drumullig Butlersbridge Paddy Cusack County Coroner presiding are told by Tommy Rowan Deanery Street Belturbet a passenger in the vehicle driven by the owner who is alleged to have struck Dessie Sheridan that he and his companion Sean Donnolly ‘thumbed down’ a lift home at Loreto Cross at 1 am on Sunday August 18th 1968. Gerry Millar and Tony Rodgers whom he knew had already received a lift and were in the car when he entered. Just a short time later travelling at 40-50 mph along the road he saw a man lying on the road and shouted a warning to the driver who hit the man but stopped immediately. The man’s head was barely over the white line in the middle of the road at Drumullig. He had a good clear perfect view and when they emerged Dessie Sheridan was bleeding from the mouth and nose and appeared lifeless. Doctor Marcella O Connor who was on duty at the Surgical Hospital said that death was due to multiple fractures of the skull and severe hemorrhaging. The victim was dead on admission to the Surgical Hospital at 1:30 am on Sunday August 18th 1968. Noel Brady foreman of the Jury JB Murphy Solicitor on behalf of the driver C McCorrie Kilnabrand County Fermanagh joined with the Coroner Paddy Cusack Solicitor in tendering their sincerest sympathy to the dead man’s family.
Cavan town scores a respectable enough 98 points out of 150 in the Tidy Towns competition. Many of the local young people now on five day weeks at school volunteer their services for a limited time on Saturday mornings.
The Council decide to proceed with the eight old folks house on Wolfe Tone Street.
Ballyhaise win the Intermediate League cup beating Crosserlough 1-5 to 0-5 at Breffni Park. This is only their second ever trophy having won the Junior League four years ago. At half time Ballyhaise led by 1-4 to 0-2. At the end of an exciting grueling game TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board presented the trophy to Ballyhaise captain Hughie Newman. Team M Farrelly Conor Maguire E Maguire Tom Plunkett M Smith Hughie Newman Mick Kevlehan Hughie Browne Louis Lyons M Watters Steve Duggan Jim Leonard S Colwell Kevin McDonald a nd T Fay Sub JJ Fay for Jim Leonard. Referee Liam Maguire Ballybay.
Clones settle for a share of the spoils having outclassed Cavan Shamrock’s in a thrilling McGinnity Cup Final at Tierquin played before a capacity attendance who paid £50 gate receipts. Indeed Clones only equalized in the last minute after a jaded Cavan defence let danger man Willie Agnew through to cross to centre forward Hopkins for the vital second goal. Shamrock’s had to field without star defender Rick Graham while brilliant centre half and captain had to leave the park with a head injury at half time. Clones had over 70% of the play but their tight short passing game failed to penetrate the solid Shamrock’s defence until late on. The Irish Red Cross ambulance service were on hand to render first aid in this sporting and well fought final. Clones have agree to Shamrock’s request to defer the replay for one week to allow the team officials and supporters to attend the visitation of the graves in Cullies cemetery next Sunday.
Cavan and District AUL Chairman Bobbie Sewell Monaghan Vice Chairman Jimmy Egan Secretary Ray Griffith Assistant Secretary Micheal Smyth all Cavan Treasurer Billy Davey Clones Registrar Jim McDermott Clones.
Cavan Gael’s honour newly weds at social and presentation in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are Gerry Carroll Donal Crowe and Hugo Cafferty with their new wives. The presentation was made to the happy couples by Jim McDonnell Chairman of the Gael’s.
Women’s Mission closes in the Cathedral with the men’s mission to start on Sunday evening. The Augustinian Order are conducting the mission which is dropping the traditional early Mass at 7:00 in the morning to 10 and hosting a later Mass at 7:30 in the evening which will be followed by Homily and Benediction. Very Reverend Gerry O Leary is the leader with Rev Father A Hickey and TR Hussey included in the Augustinian team.
Death of Alice Mooney 10 Wolfe Tone Street after a long tedious illness borne with great faith and courage at the early age of 53. She was a member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most distinguished families her father Patrick being a member and Chairman of Cavan UDC for many years representing a strong Labour vote in Cavan. Her husband died some years ago when working abroad. She is survived by her young son Jim daughter Elizabeth Maguire many nephews nieces and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with burial in Cullies cemetery .
Danny O Hanlon Gerry Egan Paddy Murray and Father Torlac are honing their skills in Scouting at Larch Hill Dublin where they are on a three day PTC course. The good news is that all have passed and they will be back in September to complete part two of the course. Meanwhile the new den being built on voluntary labour has reached roof level.
Cavan Bridge Club 1968 Captain Kathleen Sullivan Church Street President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Secretary Jim Hearn Treasurer Jim Burke. Committee Michael O Sullivan Munster and Leinster Bank Surgeon PD Maloney Dermot Morgan Joan O Hanlon and Maureen McDonald. Representatives to Regional Committee Gerry Bradley and Dermot Morgan.
October 11th 1968 Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn win the Midland Regional Roadside and Garden competition once again with a sparkling 87 out of a possible 100 marks.
Sign of the times when Rev J Molloy Assistant General Secretary of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association calls for associate membership for moderate social drinkers.
Moya Sheridan BA H Dip is leaving her native Ballinagh NS where she has been teaching for the last number of years. Moya is taking up an appointment in the new Comprehensive School in Cootehill. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Sheridan Drumcrow Corlesmore.
Breffni Boy’s Band return thanks to the Ulster Council GAA Father Gargan Adm John McCormack Rockorry Tom McKenna and Smyth’s for favors and credit accommodation extended to the new organization who are just over a year in action. The band are being equipped with the best instruments and a new design of uniform by Tom McKenna a nd Company.
Cavan Shamrock’s bid to add the John McGinnity Cup to the Drifter’s and McCabe cup won earlier this year as they take on favourites Clones United in the replay at Tierquin Park next Sunday. Since the first game just two weeks ago the Shamrock’s have lost Paddy Sheridan and PJ Maguire who have both emigrated./ Rick Graham and Eamonn O Riordan their top scorer return after injury.
Death of Ellen Sheridan wife of John Sheridan well known fowl buyers Corrahoe at the age of 82 at Lisdarn Hospital on Wednesday after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude. She was a unique lady always in good form and generous to a fault. Deeply religious and charitable her hospitality was legendary. She is survived by her husband John three sons Paddy Frank and Willie six daughters Mrs F Kennedy Dublin May O Gorman Cavan Josephine Cullen ‘Saint Anne’s Cathedral Road Cavan Mrs D Hayes in Canada Brigid Sheridan Corrahoe and Phyllis Sheridan in Dublin. There was a capacity attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Unique scheme by the girls of Loreto College Intermediate class who intend to send letters to all pupils in the secondary schools in the Cavan area to become more civic spirited and raise the civic pride of the pupils in bid to keep the town much tidier. Litter rubbish is now public enemy number one.
Andrew Galligan son of the late Michael and Maura Galligan Connolly Street and later Cathedral Road is 3rd in the Pop Section of the famous Castlebar Song Contest with ‘Din Din Din’ sung by well known singer Anne Bushnell. He won the contest last year with ‘One and One are Two sung by well known opera star Patricia Cahill.
Cavan Gaelic League 1968 Chairman Dan Gallogly Vice Chairman Tommy Kelly Secretary Seamus White Treasurer Leo McGrath.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kathleen Sullivan Captain and Dermot Morgan E//W Jim and Mrs Burke.
Frank Nannery opens his modern bar and lounge in Bridge Street formerly ‘The Blue Moon’ run by Pat and Veronica Sharkey who have retired from business. Frank promises only best drinks served and phone number 430.
October 18th 1968 The Irish nation vote down Fianna Fail’s attempt to abolish PR for one past the post voting system. The motion was lost by 33,667 votes with 573,485 against and 366,687 for the amendment to the Constitution.
Terry Dungan a native of Kingscourt and niece of Father Torlac O Reilly and first cousin of the world famous TP McKenna makes her stage debut at the Lantern Theatre Merrion Square during the Dublin Theatre Festival. Terri is a past pupil of Loreto College Cavan and the University of Lyons France.
John McNamara son of Hugh ‘Bud’ and Kathleen McNamara ‘The Fair Green’ and an apprentice in Provider’s Hardware Department is awarded a first class diploma by the Irish Hardware Association in conjunction with Kilroy’s College.
Death of Jim Brady formerly 19 Connolly Street Cavan and 64 Wells Drive Kingsbury London at the age of 45 . He was only son of Tommy and Lily Brady nee Kelly Carrickmacross. Jim spent most of his adult life in Cavan and was a rotary engineer of high standing in Cavan’s Anglo Celt for over 20 years before transferring to work on a Swindon paper 9 years ago. He later transferred to the London Evening Standard where he worked until his untimely sickness and death. He was one of Cavan’s greatest ever sportsmen specializing in boxing when Cavan boxers topped the bill at the King’s and Ulster Hall in Belfast. Jim was so successful as an Amateur beating all local opposition and just losing out at provincial and national level that he turned professional. He had a sparkling career but his style of fine boxing and counter punching led to some terrific battles that eventually took its toll and he retired with a first class record of over 20 wins against three losses in the paid ranks. He was also an outstanding footballer with the old Cavan Harps Club and later gave assistance as trainer and masseur having his headquarters in the Market Square just next door to the Cavan Boxing Club and Cavan Labour Band. Before his marriage Jim lived with the Kelly’s in Connolly Street for over 20 years and was treated just as one of the family. After his marriage Jim and his wife Freda lived over Toggy Connolly’s Shoe Shop in Main Street. Jim Brady is survived by his wife Freda two children Stephen and Marcella his mother Lily sisters Myra Bernadette Doris and Imelda nephews nieces uncles aunts and a host of friend in Cavan and London. Funeral took place in East Finchley.
Death of Peter ‘Pee’ Galligan ‘Saint Anne’s Cathedral Road at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He was extremely well known as a Porter and Ambulance Driver attached to Saint Phelim’s and usually greeted visitors with a cigarette dangling from his lips and a very firm handshake assuring them of the welfare of their patients. He was a gifted accordion player and played with most of the local ceilidhe bands. Later along with his brother in law Michael O Callaghan he founded the famous Breffni Ceilidhe Band who were regulars in the Town Hall and broadcast a record twelve times from Radio Eireann in Henry Street Dublin. He was a founder member with his good friend Doctor Brian Galligan of the local branch of Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann in 1950 and was an officer and competitor when the All Ireland Fleadh was held in Cavan in 1954. He was a prominent member of the old IRA and took a prominent part in the War of Independence. At the well attended funeral in Saint Patrick and Saint Felim’s Cathedral Cavan the coffin was draped in the tricolor and his surviving colleagues in the Old IRA formed a guard of honour under Cmdt Sean Sheridan and again in Lower Denn cemetery a firing party under Cmdt Sean Sheridan discharged a volley of shots in salute to their dead colleague. Father ABC McGrath officiated in both the Cathedral and Lower Denn. Pee Galligan is survived by his wife Ellen nee O Callaghan nephews and nieces.
Death of Mary Smith Coranure at the residence of her nephew Patrick Brady Coratubber Cavan. She is survived by her nephews nieces and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Patrick’s Castletara to the adjoining cemetery.
Killeshandra Holy Rosary Guild pilgrimage to Lourdes 1968 led by Rev J A Young cc Ballinamore and Rev B Hearn CSSP Kenya.
Second replay of John McGinnity Cup Final between Cavan Shamrock’s and Clones ends all square 1-1 after two periods of extra time in atrocious weather conditions at Tierquin Park.. Great game before an almost capacity vocal attendance with Clones playing with their usual swagger deservedly taking the lead with Johnny Douglas shooting to the net after brilliant approach work by Liam Rooney and Adrian Hopkins after just 15 minutes play. Cavan Shamrock’s fought back and Eamonn O Riordan was on hand to finish a great move by Pat Timmons Gerry Egan and Noel Smith crashing in the superb cross for a great Cavan goal on 20 minutes. Cavan had the winning of the game missing at least two very easy chances as the game see sawed between two well matched sides but Cavan looked more likely to score with their more direct method. Clones continued to play their short passing game with some beautiful bouts of football more suited to summer conditions. With both sides out on their feet the crowd went away happy with no side able to break the deadlock after 120 minutes of top class football. Cavan Shamrock’s Paddy McNamara Martin Clarke Richard Graham John Lynch man of the match Fran Lyons Damien Johnston Noel Smith Eamonn O Riordan Gerry Egan Pat Timmons and Jackie Murphy.
Oliver Galligan Cavan Gael’s and Oliver Brady Lacken make their debut for Cavan senior team in the National League in Ballinascreen county Derry.
Cavan votes a resounding No to Fianna Fail’s proposal to change the voting from PR to First Past the Post with 13,235 voting No and only 9,706 voting for the Amendment.
Death of Annie Elizabeth Carson at the residence of her daughter Peace Adams wife of Bob Adams Cavan Number 1 School Farnham Street. Relict of the late Joseph Carson Killeshandra . She is survived by her one son and daughters . Funeral from Croghan Presbyterian Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S Father Thomas Woods and Mrs Gerry Bradley E/W Mrs Tommy McMyler and Gerry Bradley.
October 25th 1968 Francis McKiernan brother of Kathleen McKenna Main Street John P McKiernan well known merchant Corlesmore is appointed Financial Controller of the French Dutch and British subsidiary of MK Potter and Company. Francis was educated at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and NUI. He is a member of the Association of Chartered Accountants of Ireland,
Cavan Gaels draw with Templeport 2-3 to 0-9 in the final of the Junior Championship before a small crowd in heavy underfoot conditions at Breffni Park. Templeport led by 0-4 to 0-1 at the interval but the Gaels fought back to earn a draw with the replay on November 10th 1968. Templeport duly claimed the title with 2-4 to 1-3 win in the replay to claim their first title for 26 years. Templeport and Cavan Gaels were locked at 1-2 each at half time. Gaels Patrick Blessing Brendan Keaney Greg Sheridan John McNamara Tony Dunne Jim Galligan Hughie Smith Hugo Cafferty Paddy Reilly Pearse Gilroy Oliver Malone Terry Smith Oliver Cassidy Michael ‘Max’ McDonald and Teddy O Neill.
Saint Joseph’s Church Drumkilly is blessed and officially reopened by Bishop Austin Quinn in an impressive ceremony featuring most of the priests of the Diocese.
Big changes to the Liturgy being introduced from the Feast of Christ the King with the Solemn High Mass at 11:30 being demoted and replaced by the 10:00 Mass. The Cathedral Choir will now come down from the loft and sit in reserved seats at the front of the Cathedral . Four of the hymns will be sung in English and a lay reader will read the Epistle. The Choir will sing ‘Lord Have Mercy on Us’ and the congregation will make the appropriate responses. During communion another hymn will be sung in English and at the end of Mass the choir will sing another hymn in English. Father ABC McGrath on the organ and the Cathedral Choir have been in constant practice for the last few months following the edict issued by the Second Vatican Council for more use of the vernacular.
Tragic death of Susan O Hagan Tierquin in England following a road traffic accident when a van she was travelling in was in collision with another vehicle at Preston Brook near Warrington on Thursday 17th October. She was daughter of Rose Anne and Bernard O Hagan Tierquin and had emigrated to England only a few years ago. She is survived by her mother Rose 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery was very large and extremely representative.
Death of Patrick Reilly Edenticlare. Well known highly respected farmer in the area at the age of 72. He took an active part in the War for Independence and was attached to the Alackan Company Cavan Brigade. The coffin was draped in the tricolor and the guard of honour and firing party was in charge of Dan McDonald County Council with members from the Crosserlough Battalion Old IRA.. He is survived by his son Thomas daughters Anna May Reilly Mrs Susan Mullhall Margaret Harkin and Mrs Ellen Greseil brothers and sisters. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Large attendance at the visitation of the graves in Cullies cemetery where the new Administrator Father PJ Gargan blessed the graves led the congregation in reciting the rosary and thanked all who contributed in any way to the excellent appearance of the cemetery.
CYMS 1968 Spiritual Director Father Des O Dowd Chairman Paddy O Reilly Vice Chairman Jimmy McCormack Secretary Michael Higgins Assistant Secretary Edward Smith Treasurer Laurence Nee. Committee Jim Mooney Bernard Sharkey Gerry Egan Martin Jermyn Gerry Higgins and Tommy McKiernan.
Cavan Badminton Club 1968 Chairman Norman Cinnamond Secretary/Treasurer Eilish McEntee Captain Frank Glancy. Committee Der Coogan Margaret Smith Laurie McConnell Peter Pollock Leo McDonald and Rev Des O Dowd.
November 1st 1968 Death of Edward Beatty Drumcor. Funeral from Saint Patrick’s Drumcor was large and representative. He is survived by his cousins.
:Mickey Breslin is pictured receiving the Connolly Cup from Tommy Connolly while Kieran Cullivan winner of the Billiards tournament receives the Gargan Cup from Father P J Gargan Adm.
Death of Mary B Clail nee O Rourke 39 Saint Phelim’s Place and late of 17 Lakeview at the early age of 46. She was a beautiful handsome woman with dark brown eyes matching hair and tall commanding build. She was extremely popular and well got native of the town. She had a most pleasing agreeable personality and when you met Mary you never forgot her poise and beauty. She is survived by her husband Packy 5 sons 7 daughters relatives and many friends. The children from Cavan Technical School Poor Clare Convent School formed a guard of honour at the funeral from a packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father Desmond O Dowd officiated.
Nell Arnold is pictured at Dublin Airport with her beautiful daughter Gill a member of the Blood Transfusion Unit and this year’s ‘Miss India Tea’ on their way to India for a three week all expenses trip during which they will have a private audience with the Indian Premier Indira Gandhi.
Death of Andrew Gilchreest 3 Saint Mary’s Terrace at the age of 87. He was a former representative for the Shell BP Oil Company and later worked with Cavan County Council. Member of an old and very respected Cavan family He is survived by his wife Mary sons daughters nephew nieces and many friends. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was large and representative and burial took place in Kilmore.
Cavan Boy Scout’s say goodbye to their distinguished Treasurer Stephen Kelly Manager of Providers who is leaving Cavan to take up a similar management position in Newbridge. Bill Henry was elected at the last meeting to succeed Stephen as Treasurer of Cavan Boy Scout’s.
New changes to the liturgy introduced on the Feast of Christ the King. The Bishop celebrated the main 10 o clock Mass with Father ABC Gargan on the organ conducting a highly impressive Cathedral Choir. He was assisted by Father PJ Gargan in the first Mass where the liturgy was mainly in English. Father ABC McGrath celebrated the 8 am Mass while Father Des O Dowd celebrated the 11:30 am Mass.
Tommy Connolly presents his trophy to Michael Bravendar the winner of the Snooker Handicap at Cavan CYMS while Kieran Cullivan winner of the Billiard’s handicap is presented with the Father PJ Gargan Cup by the donor at Cavan CYMS. Paddy O Reilly Chairman presided.
‘The Three Macks Bill McCusker on organ Seamus McCormack on drums and Sean McManus on vocal make their debut on the lucrative cabaret circuit. ‘Distance no object’. Phone Cavan 280
November 8th 1968:”Prominent Cavan business man (Tom McCarren) is introduced to the Queen Mother” at an exhibition to celebrate the centenary of Smithfield Market in London (Picture). Tom was introduced to the Queen Mother by his London Agent Gerald Switcher
Robert M Hayes from Tipperary is appointed County Engineer for Cavan to succeed J P Mansfield who has retired to Dublin. Robert previously worked with McCarthy and Partners Consulting Engineers and later worked with the Department of Local Government as an Inspector. He was educated in UCD where he took his Engineering degree. He later attended Ohio State University where he took a degree in Highway Planning. He is married with two daughters and one son. He is son of Major General Liam Hayes former Assistant General Commander of the Irish Army and is brother of Seamus Hayes the well known international show jumping personality.
Enda McGowan serious facial injury in collision with one of his team mates in the early stages of last Sunday’s game against Longford. He is being treated by well known Cavan goalkeeper Dr.Matt McHugh at Doctor Stevens Hospital Dublin. Cavan won 3-6 to 0-11 where Hughie Newman was man of the match putting them level for the first time on 57 minutes then dispatching Gene Cusack with a pin point pass to score a great goal just on time. Over 4,000 were in attendance and gate receipts were £294
Richard Millhouse Nixon is returned as the new President of America winning 43% of the vote to Hubert Humphrey’s 43% with Governor Wallace taking 14%. Nixon however won 31 states to take the vital 290 seats in the College of Electors while Humphrey only winning 13 for 181 votes. Wallace won 5 states in the deep South to take 45 Electoral College votes.
Royal School Annual Dinner Dance in school. Pictured are: Bishop Moore, Ena Black (President PPU), Rev. John Anderson (Headmaster). Back: Frank Cinnamond, Mrs John Kennedy, Shirley Sheriff, Mrs James Dawson (First President) and Jimmy Dawson.
After a few days of torrential rain, flooding at Cootehill and Cathedral Road. Fire Brigade on standby and the ‘Blind Lake’ reappears after being dormant for years. (Con Smith Park). Colman Road Railway Road the green lake out as far as Brady’s garage and all other well known vulnerable points are badly flooded.
Death of Ellie Woods nee Wynne at her residence 8 Saint Phelim’s Place at the age of 59 on Friday last. She is survived by her husband Paddy well known Cavan town Postman and Horticulturist her sons Sean Cavan Post Office Paudge Revenue Commissioners Portarlington and Robert in London three daughters Mrs Spinelli London Mrs Olson Malmo Sweden and Betty in London one brother and two sisters. She was extremely popular well known member of the community and noted for her hospitable nature kindness and friendship. She was a native of Farthran Ballyconnell. Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Patrick D Power County MOH who is leaving Cavan sells his bungalow at Drumelis to Kenneth W Morton 15 Lauderdale Glasgow for an impressive £7,600. Brian Murphy was the Auctioneer and Alfred Myles Smith Solicitor had carriage.
November 15th 1968: CYMS drive for membership states “membership is open to age group 16 upwards. Games include billiards, snooker and cards”.
New old folk’s houses on Wolfe Tone Street will have living room kitchen two bedrooms and toilet and cost £2,200 each according to Paddy Gaffney BE Town Surveyor. Three of the houses will be built before the turn into Kilnavara while four to five will be after the turn on the same side.
Death of James Mulcahy Emmett Place at his residence at the ripe old age of 87. He was predeceased by his wife Mary just a short time ago. Native of Moneygall Birr county Offaly he came to work in Taggart’s Coachbuilders 57 Church Street and after Taggart’s closed he went to Dublin to continued working in the coach trade. He was a very gentle decent honorable man with a moustache and a full head of beautiful grey hair. He was of the old school and showed great respect to young and old. He is his sons Dick Joe and James and 3 daughters Mrs K Halton M Coope and Mrs M Cassidy in Derby England. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father Desmond O Dowd officiated.
Drink prices in Cavan town shoot up following last week’s Mini Budget. Whiskey is now 5/8 per glass brandy a whooping 9/2 per glass while the pint is now 2/6 and bottled half pint 1/7.
Death of Eugene O Neill 28 Saint Phelim’s Place and late of Cavan Post Office. He was a member of the Irish Army for many years ands served in the Post Office with great devotion to duty for 17 years before his retirement. He was an excellent gardener and horticulturist and was known for the excellence of his produce. He is survived by his four sons Eugene Teddy Martin and Michael five daughters Patsy Anna Rosie Peggy and Kathleen. Father ABC McGrath presided at the large and very representative funeral from the Cathedral where the coffin was draped in the Irish tricolor and a guard of honour was provided by the serving members of the Irish Army. The interment later took place in Cullies cemetery .
Father PJ McManus President of the fledgling Cavan Credit Union announces that membership has now reached 71 and there is £492 in shares subscribed. Amounts of less than £1 will be accepted to open account while all areas will be canvassed in the near future to inform householders of the benefits of joining the Credit Union. Insurance has been secured to issue loans which will be in direct relation to the amount saved by the borrowing member.
Cavan Freedom from Hunger 1968 Chairman Jimmy Finlay Vice Chairman Paddy O Reilly 85 Church Street Treasurer Kathleen Lunn Secretary Anselem Lovett. Committee Paud Fay NT Maura Maloney L Fitzpatrick Micheal Smyth.
Outrage expressed at Cavan Urban Council meeting by Joe McGovern on the introduction of a mobile chip shop in Church Street to cater for the foul mouthed patrons emerging from the nearby Sport’s Centre with a noisy racket going on until 1:30 in the morning.
Father Des O Dowd Spiritual Director will preside at full dress meeting of boy scouts in the Scout Den Bridge Street. Parts for uniforms are still available from John Donohoe Scoutmaster.
Cavan Bridge Club five tables in action. N/S Mrs Hun and Mrs McMyler E/W Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard.
November 22nd 1968: Geraldine Fitzpatrick obtains her BCL degree at UCD. Geraldine is eldest daughter of Tom and the late Betty Fitzpatrick Nee Cullen Farnham Street Cavan.
Gabriel Kelly is elected the very first recipient of the sporting award for Person of the Year by the Dublin Association while Dublin based Doogarry county Cavan born surgeon John H Taaffe is the choice for the first cultural award. He is presently Assistant Medical Director of the National Rehabilitation Centre in Dun Laoire. The awards will be presented at a gala dinner in the Country Club in Portmarnock
Four in hospital (pictured) after crash on the Crosskeys Road when the car hit a telegraph pole and left the road. Driver Bertie Cronin (20) from Annaglough and recently returned from working in London is seriously injured, Sisters Joan (22) and Kathleen (17) and neighbour James McEvoy Lisreagh (22) also detained in Surgical Hospital. Kathleen later transferred to Our Lady’s Hospital Navan while going to print Bertie was said to be “ improving” in Cavan Surgical Hospital.
Death of Florence Buchannan 11 Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 70. She was a native of Gowna and was very religious involved in Children of Mary and Apostolic Workers. Survived by her husband Vincent and one brother JV Smith two sisters D Smith Dublin and B Dunne Dublin. She was a sister in law of the famous Father William Buchanan Director of the Cathedral Choir Choral Group. Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to Killygarry cemetery.
Pictured at the National League clash between Tyrone and Cavan in Dungannon are the very glamorous Una Carolan wife of Ray Carolan and Mrs Charles Gallagher who were the only bright lights for Cavan as they went down to an unexpected 1-11 to 0-7 defeat on a miserable day before a handful of spectators.
Profile on Michael 31 and Alexander ‘Sandy’ 29 Robinsons who both emigrated to Australia in 1950. They are sons of George Robinson who formerly owned the well known Jackson’s Garage which he sold to Maurice and Alan Jackson in 1935 for the considerable sum of £35,000. They are pictured with their friend Don Bennett studying a flight plan and all are members of the Royal Aeronautical Club of New South Wales.
Mary McCarthy is the new Lady Captain at County Cavan Golf Club while Maura Cullen has been elected President for a three year term. Both are residents of Farnham Street.
Anglo Celt Dinner Dance Committee pictured in Farnham Hotel are Margaret Smith Secretary Leo Ronan Chairman Eileen Gilroy Seamus White Sean McCormack Paddy McCormack and Vincent Walsh Treasurer.
Cyril Francis O Reilly Park House College Road Terenure Dublin 6 dies at the age of 56 at Saint Michael’s Hospital Dun Laoire. He was a native of Cavan town being eldest son of Belinda O Reilly NT Creighan and Hugh O Reilly PC Cavan Boys School. He was educated at the Boy’s School Cavan Saint Patrick’s College and Queen’s University Belfast where he qualified as a doctor. He was attached to the Ontario Department of Health in Canada for some time before joining the American Army where he was promoted to the rank of Colonel during the Korean War. After returning to America after the War his health broke down and he retuned to Dublin and lived for a number of years in Park Road Terenure Dublin 6. He is survived by his mother Belinda brothers and sisters.
Death of the well known highly popular Margaret Lawler Killygarry House. She was widow of Matthew Lawler extensive farmer in Killygarry area. She is survived by her two sons Patrick New York Matthew in England and one daughter Mairead Bourke Killeshandra. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church to Killygarry cemetery.
Eamonn Farrell from Longford sells 15 College Street for a very handsome price of £3,100 to Edward O Reilly Mountnuggent. Brian Murphy of Murphy/Quinn were the auctioneers while George V Maloney had carriage of sale.
Clones beat Cavan Shamrocks in McGinnity Cup Final Replay by 7 goals to 2. Noel Smith who had an outstanding game for the Shamrocks struck after just five minutes but Clones who were playing very attractive close passing football deservedly equalized almost immediately and went ahead after 20 minutes and scored their 3rd in the 25th minute as they ran a very light inexperienced Cavan ragged. Noel Smith however pulled one back in the dying moments of the first half leaving Clones United leading by 3-2 at half time. In the second half Clones took over in midfield and supplied their forwards with chance after chance against a jaded Cavan defence where only Rick Graham was playing up to form. Scorers for Clones Adrian Hopkins 3 Frank Roofe 2 and the very impressive Liam Rooney 2. The forward line including the scorers had great support from Jimmy Flanagan and E McKenna while victory was achieved with the dominance of a fantastic midfield in Jimmy Reavey Captain fantastic Adrian Douglas and Dermot Rooney. Defence creaked all afternoon and only Richard Graham played well. In attack Gerry Egan with assistance from Pat Timmons and Noel Smith who scored both Cavan goals were noticeable. After two draws and two periods of extra time Clones were McGinnity Cup Champions for the first time and Ray Griffith (Pictured) Secretary Cavan and District A U L presented the John McGinnity Cup replicas and £25 to Clones captain Jimmy Reavey while Cavan Shamrocks were presented with their runners up medals. Referee was Joe Ralph Dundalk.
Pictured with Managing Director Willie Berney at the annual Berney Mastervision dinner dance in the Village Hotel in Bettystown are members of the Cavan staff Laura Breslin receptionist Michael Browne service department and Michael Wall Manager of the Cavan branch.
Anglo Celt install new ‘Fairchild Superking' printing press “Most up to date print machine in the world to day”. The paper is very easy to read and photographs etc are much sharper in print. Picture taken during the printing of the weekly ‘Catholic Standard’
November 29th 1968 Jimmy Finlay retires from Cavan Fire Brigade. Pictured are Jimmy and wife Rose receiving a presentation of a clock from Fire Chief Stan McCarthy. Pictured are Jim Kelly Dick Mulcahy Sub Station officer Jimmy Finlay Rose Finlay Captain Stan McCarthy Fire Chief Mattie Reilly Station officer and May Cullen Caretaker of Cavan Town Hall.
Eileen O Grady sister of Brian County Development Officer is appointed Town Clerk in Belturbet to succeed her father the legendary Standish O Grady.
John Farrelly farm labourer 6 Saint Mary’s Terrace Cavan is awarded £1,550 with costs by the Master of the High Court arising out of an accident at the junction of Bridge Street and Wolfe Tone Street on the 21st May 1967 when John was knocked down and seriously injured by a car driven by Patrick Delaney Ballinagh, TJ Fitzpatrick instructed TJ Roe acting for John Farrelly.
Death of Julia Fay (sister of Jim) College Street at the age of 45. Nurse in a London Hospital for nearly 30 years. She was a prominent member of Cavan camogie team before emigrating to England. She is survived by her brother Jim College Street Cavan and sister Mrs M Jones in London.
Cavan Amateur Dramatic Society will have an evening of poetry reading in the Town Hall on December 4th with well known authors Pearse Hutchinson Hayden Murphy and Michel Hartnett reading their works which will be accompanied by an orchestra playing light music.
Cavan Bridge Club 8 ½ tables N/S Jim Bourke and Aidan Leahy E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
Killygarry qualify for their first Junior League final at Breffni Park after defeating Lavey 2-7 to 1-6 in a thrilling encounter witnessed by a large vociferous crowd in Breffni Park. Killygarry led by 2-2 to 0-3 at the interval and were the faster more skillful team throughout. They had a great corner back in Gerry Keating who repulsed attack after attack. Malo Reilly Niall O Brien John O Neill goal scoring hero Dessie Agnew and the great Philip Fitzsimmons. Packy McGovern and Vincent Smith gave Killygarry the edge at midfield and their forwards capitalized on the plentiful supply.
Pictured is a vey young Sean Leddy who will line out in the Corn Na Nog for Saint Patrick’s College.
Presentation to Miss B McCabe Earlsvale Road on the occasion of her retirement after 40 distinguished years as a nurse with Cavan County Council. She joined the nursing staff in Saint Phelim’s Hospital in 1928 and later served in the old TB Sanatorium later the Clinic. In 1943 the service was transferred to the new Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn where she served until her retirement. She was Nurse Supervisor from 1960-1963 and she was the model of what a nurse should be with great compassion respect and Love for all in her care, Pictured are Sister M Michael Matron Miss B McCabe Miss N Fallon Assistant Matron Sister Mary Fay Michael J Smyth Secretary Cavan County Council Sister E Smith Dr Tony Farrelly Sister Kathleen O Reilly and Dermot McCarthy County Manager.
George McClarey County Cavan wins the Warriors Alliance in Clones with competitors from Monaghan Cavan Fermanagh and Leitrim competing. Noel McGovern Belturbet was 2md with S Murphy Cavan 3rd and P McCarney Clones 4th all with the same score. Best Nett S Murphy Cavan 2nd P McCarney Clones.
County Cavan Athletic Club 1968 President Father John O Donnell Chairman Rev Peter Paul O Reilly Vice Chairman Jim Rice Cootehill Secretary Jim Cochrane Cootehill Assistant Secretary Brain McEnroe Kill Treasurer Jim Mitchell Bailieboro and Registrar Vincent Rudden Laragh. Killygarry Representative on Committee Gerry Keating.
December 6th 1968:Christmas Tree Committee: Chairman Willie Scott (Moynehall), Secretary Betty Breslin, Treasurer Michel Smith (Saint Phelim's Place) :Committee: Benny Hannigan, Eilish Donohoe, Tom Clarke, Andy Breslin, M Smyth, Willie Finegan and Frank O’ Keefe.
Mattie McDonagh a native of Clare is appointed Inspector of Schools succeeding Dennis Bradfield who has gone to Kerry. Formerly an Inspector in Donegal Mattie is a vey keen GAA fan having played Minor Championship football for Clare. He is married to Josie and they have two sons.
All stalls clear out of stock at bumper Parochial Sale of Work in the Town Hall.
Pictured at the Cavan Gardai Dinner Dance in the Sheelin Shamrock are Garda Cathal Kelly Sergeant Michael Lee Chairman Garda Mick McCarthy Secretary Sergeant Peter Coogan Garda John Munnelly M Troy Gerry Coady J McGrath Enda Mullhern Danny Thomas M Cardiff Tom Jordan and B Wright.
Death of James Dolan Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 73. He was a most popular resident and was predeceased by his wife six years ago. Native of Team Blacklion he was a cleaner in the local Magnet Cinema for many years when among his colleagues were Rita Graham Elizabeth Nee The Donlon sisters from Swellan and Jim Higgins. Survived by his brother and sister many friends and relatives. Funeral from Saint Patrick and Saint Felim Cathedral Cavan to Cullies cemetery was very large and representative.
Vivion McEvoy the very popular Porter in Lisdarn escaped serious injury when returning from work he skids into a bus with his car a write off but the bus only slightly damaged.
Over 500 attend the Cavan Association in Dublin’s dinner dance in the Country Club Portmarnock where Gabriel Kelly and his wife Rita are pictured with Gabriel’s cultural award for sport. The Cavan and Ulster star is the first recipient of the award and he stared his business career in Mayo where he played county Minor for the western county later graduating to the senior team . He later joined Arnott’s in Dublin where he starred in the Inter firms football competition and made his debut for Cavan in 1960 winning Ulster Championship medals in 1962 1964 and 1967 as well as four Railway Cup medals in a row only missing out on a fifth because of injury. Gabriel later joined the staff of Tractamotors and is presently employed by Allied Irish Finance. Dancing was to the famous Crested Knights with Rose Tynan vocalist. Cavan and All Ireland footballer returned thanks on behalf of the guests for the splendid night’s entertainment.
Cavan are holding an Irish Drama Festival for schools from the 24th February 1969 to the 27th February 1969.
Sympathy is extended to Jean O Regan wife of Pat O Regan well known proof reader in the Anglo Celt on the death of her mother Mrs E Hughes Athlone county Westmeath.
Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan Cavan Bridge Club win the prestigious McCardle Cup at the Percy French Hotel Ballyjamesduff. Second were Donal Carroll and R Coote Bailieborough 3rd Mr and Mrs P O Reilly Bailieborough 4th C Corry and Jim Hearn.
New Athletic Club formed in Killygarry. Chairman Gerry Keating Vice Chairman Mal O Reilly Secretary Niall O Brien and Treasurer Francie Galligan. At the next meeting to be held in Keating’s Main Street it is hoped to form a Ladies and Under 16 team to compete in the County Cavan Championships.
Ladie’s Golf 1968 Captain Mary McCarthy President Maura Cullen Vice Captain Kitty Jenkins Secretary Ina Hickey and Handicap Secretary Kathleen Morgan.
December 13th 1968 Cavan Nurse’s Organisation pictured at their annual dinner dance in the Ulster Arms are Dr Roy Hayes Dr Bridie Farrelly nee Finnegan Sister A Kelly Chairman Sister Rose Heerey Secretary Mrs Hayes Dr Tony Farrelly County Physician.
“Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88 are offering Philips Domestic Gifts at low prices this Christmas”
Death of Francis Smith farmer Glencurran in his early 70s at the Surgical Hospital . He was well known and highly respected resident . Very up to date farmer he was most obliging and his advise was very much sought after in the modern skills of agriculture and horticulture. There was a very large and representative attendance at removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery with Father ABC McGrath officiating.
New super high way from Kilnaleck School beside Annagh Lake to the village of Butlersbridge opens this weekend for the expected Christmas rush.
Cavan Credit Union now have 70 members and issued shares of £700 according to their President Father PJ McManus. They are open each Friday evening from 7-8:30 in the British Legion Hut in Farnham Street.
To facilitated schools and those rising early for work and Mass the Urban Council have decided to turn on the street lighting from 6:30 am each day.
Cavan Christmas Tree 1968 Chairman Willie Scott Secretary Betty Breslin Treasurer Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Place. Committee Eamonn Donohoe Benny Hannigan Tom Clarke Andy Breslin Micheal Smyth Willie Finnegan Frank O Keefe.
Cavan CYMS Snooker 1968 Seamus McCormack beat Benny Cafferty Jimmy Smith beat Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll. Junior Handicap Kevin McKiernan beat Anthony McCaul Peter Sheridan beat Gerry Pryce. Second Round Noel Allen beat Tommie Brady Thomas Smith beat Charlie Jackson.
More honours are bestowed on the ultra safe Tommy Sheridan Main Street for his accident free record over the last ten years. He was presented with the Gold Medal at Cavan Bus Depot. Pictured are T Toner Area Manager Tommy Sheridan Tommy McCardle District Manager Dundalk and Jim McDermott Agent Cavan.
Cavan Shamrocks advance to the second round of the prestigious FAI Youth’s Cup beating Trinity United Drogheda 5-1 at well attended Tierquin Park . They now play the area favourites Boyne Rovers in the second round in Drogheda.. The goals came via the brilliant Gerry Egan after only seven minutes who pounced on a loose ball 20 yards from goal and sent a rocket to the roof of the Drogheda net and on 14 minutes Noel Smith dribbled right through the mesmerized Drogheda defence to lift the bal gently over the head of the advancing Shields in the Drogheda goal for a superb score to prolonged applause. Jackie Murphy who was having a great game at centre forward pounced on a loose ball to side step to the Drogheda net on the half hour. With Cavan resting on their oars Trinity came more into the game and were good value for a great goal by Gerry Matthews in the 44th minute to leave the half time score Cavan Shamrock’s 3 Trinity United 1. Trinity got on top in the early stages of the second half and should have at least pulled level but their forwards missed chance after chance with their midfield now over running the Cavan defence. Frank O Keefe kept them in the game with superb saves before the always threatening Eamonn Cusack scored a great goal for Shamrock’s in the 75th minute with Trinity now reeling from this hammer blow Noel Smith put the last nail in the coffin on 76 minutes to make the final score Cavan Shamrock’s 5 Trinity United Drogheda 1. Team Frankie O Keefe Martin Clarke Dominick Lynch Gerry Egan Johnny Lynch Pat Timmons Noel Smith Eamonn Cusack Jackie Murphy Vincent Coyle and Gerry Clarke. Sub Damien Johnston for Vincent Coyle injured.
December 20th 1968 Despite a rigorous protest from Cavan Licensed Vintners Thomas Brady and Sons Livestock Salesmen are granted a licenses to sell intoxicating drink at their twice weekly sales at Farnham Road Cavan by Justice Sam Shaw who ruled that the marts were a special occasion.
Elizabeth Monaghan working in Queen’s New York is going as a Bush Missioner to Uganda. She is daughter of the late Bernard Monaghan and Mrs Monaghan Mullaghmagavin Stradone and is a sister of Mrs Sean Soden Lavey.
Teresa Finegan SRN daughter of Frank and Mrs Finegan Banahoo farmer and merchant wins the gold medal for best nurse of the graduation year at Providence Hospital Saint Helen’s Lancashire . Teresa’s parents travelled from Ireland for the ceremony. She is a niece of Joe Finegan Merchant and Vintner 71 Main Street Cavan.
Gill Arnold ‘Miss India Tea 1968’ is received with her mother Nell in private audience by Indira Gandhi Prime Minister of India at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi.
Willie McCormack well known tyre and motor accessories salesman Swellan takes over the management of Dag Carroll and the Navak’s. Dag is pictured with Mick Clerkin of Release Records and Willie at the launch of his new Christmas hit record ‘Hokey Pokey’ which is expected to be the whole rage this Christmas and New Year.
Huge supply of turkeys at the annual Turkey Market met all demand with farmers totally dissatisfied with poor prices bringing many birds home unsold.: Hens 2/6 per lb. Big supply and price dropped to 1/8 per lb later in day .Cocks were only 2/- per lb but many remained unsold by the end of trading.
Death of Eugene Timmoney at the age of 56 in Claremorris where he was Manager Bank Of Ireland for the last six years. Native of Belturbet where his father was Postmaster .He served with the Bank of Ireland in Ballybay, Cavan Longford, Westport and Castleblayney before going as Manager to Claremorris. He was son in law of Margaret ‘Daisy’ McCarren nee Smith. Former member of County Cavan Golf Club. Survived by his wife Helen and daughter Clair his father two brothers and two sisters. Funeral was from Saint Colman’s Claremorris to Cullies Cemetery.
ESB commission extra lighting with three lights for Highfield Road extra lights in Saint Patrick’s Terrace Wolfe Tone Street May Roberts and at Smyth’s Textile factory in Swellan. The Urban Council will have to pay the ESB an additional £48 per annum for the new super lighting.
Thomas McGovern a native of Glangevlin and home from America for the first time in 23 years is staying with his sister Mrs Rickard Highfield Road for Christmas and New Year.
Paddy Lyons well known Cavan goalkeeper Ken Simpson Noel Fay Clive Jenkins and well known Cavan long distance swimmers Sean Walsh will take to the icy waters of Annagh Lake on Christmas morning at 11:am.
The Breffni Boy’s Band parade the town playing a selection of Christmas and seasonal numbers which delighted the large crowd thronging the town for the last minute Christmas rush. John Donohoe announced that the Band will be back out for the annual Christmas Tree and distribution of Christmas gifts to over 400 in the Town Hall and will parade Santa Claus through the town.
Unexpected heavy fall of snow on Christmas Eve failed to dampen the spirit of the Carol Singers who collected a record £61 for Gorta.
Royal School Hockey Girls hockey team give a very impressive display against Dungannon High School at the All Weather Pitch in Dungannon losing by 3 goals to 1 on a surface where ball control was very different to the grass. It is believed that there are now plans to install an all weather facility at the Royal School. A Stronge scored the Royal’s only goal but she had the ball in the Dungannon net again just before the final whistle but was whistled up for offside. Team P Bulmer B Cunniffe K Irwin G Jones A Stronge E Cunniffe E Dunn Captain M Stewart and S Byers.
December 27th 1968 Death of the Lord Abbott of Kilnacrott Abbott Rt Rev Felim Colwell CRP at the age of 54 after a long illness borne with courage and Christian fortitude. Born in 1914 in the shadows of Kilnacrott Abbey he was one of the first altar boys to serve Mass in the new Priory at the age of 10 in 1924. He was educated at Drumrora National School and later joined the Junior Novitiate in 1929 where his name was first on the list. He later went to the Mother House in Tongerloo Belgium where he studied Philosophy and Theology from 1931. He was ordained a canon regular in 1937 at the age of 23 and returned to the Junior School in Kilnacrott in 1939 to teach English and French and in 1940 taught Philosophy and Dogmatic Theology and was ordained a priest in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan by Bishop Patrick Lyons in the first ordinations held there since it opened in September 1942. He later appointed Prior of Our Lady of England Storringham Surrey England in 1951. He was called back to Kilnacrott in January 1954 and appointed Prior of the Holy Trinity Abbey and was installed as Abbott by Rev JM Boel Lord Abbott Tongerloo Belgium in July 1954 in Kilnacrott Church.
By a complete coincidence on the same front page of the Anglo Celt is pictured Father Gerard PJ Cusack CR{ son of Rose and the late Edward Cusack Bunnoe who was ordained a priest at Christmas in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan by Bishop Austin Quinn. He was educated in Bunnoe National School Saint Patrick’s College Cavan Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth and Dalgan Park Navan. He joined the Kilnacrott Order in 1963 and was solemnly professed on September 8th 1968. He has been on the staff of Saint Norbert’s College and is just finishing his H Dip in Ed at Maynooth. He celebrated his first Mass in the oratory of Holy Trinity Abbey Kilnacrott on Sunday and on Monday celebrated a public Mass in Bunnoe where he was welcomed by hundreds of locals friends neighbours and Saint Patrick’s Bunnoe Brass and Reed Band.
PJ McCaffrey from Castletara former employee of the Anglo Celt and now working with the Irish Independent in Dublin buys the licensed premises of Donal Hynes formerly Dobson’s on the corner of Capel Street and Abbey Street for £15,500. Solicitor for the purchaser was well known Butlersbridge man Kevin Smith while JC Brady were the auctioneers.
Killygarry and Ballinagh draw in the Cavan Junior League Final at wet and windy Breffni Park before a very good vociferous crowd. Niall O Brien held his nerve to point from a free with the last kick of the game to earn a well deserved draw. Killygarry got off to a whirlwind start scoring 1-2 before ten minutes had elapsed but at half time trailed by 2-00 to 1-2. Fifteen minutes into the second half burly centre forward Dessie Agnew shot a great goal to give Killygarry the lead but Ballinagh who were bigger stronger and more experienced hit back for three unanswered points but Niall O Brien saved them with his last minute point from a free before Referee Ray Carolan blew the final whistle. Malo Reilly Philip Fitzsimmons P Lynch Packie McGovern Finbar Reilly were outstanding at the back and centre field for Killygarry while Dickie Smith Niall O Brien and Dessie Agnew were the stars in attack.
Mountnuggent cause a major upset when beating Crosserlough 2-6 to 1-6 to win the Senior League Championship at Breffni Park and end Crosserlough’s unbeaten three year record in Cavan competition. Crosserlough playing with the gale force wind led by 1-5 to 0-1 at the interval. In such atrocious conditions many of the players ran out of steam in the second half and Mountnuggent had the greater hunger and man of the match in Tom Lynch to win out for the first time since 1945.
Gabriel Kelly and Ray Carolan despite being out of competitive football for over 6 months are included in the Ulster team to play Connaught in Tuam in February. Man of the moment in Cavan football Tom Lynch is included in the subs bench. Ray Carolan has been a regular for sic years while Gabriel is on the team for 8 years and holds 4 Railway Cup medals.
January 3rd 1969:First Christmas Morning Swim-3 pictures on front page show Séan Walsh, Noël Fay, Paddy Lyons and Clive Jenkins taking the plunge in Annagh Lake.
Niall O Brien well known GAA star with Killygarry GFC is appointed to the Provincial Bank of Ireland Ballina County Mayo.
Midnight Mass in the Cathedral is celebrated by Bishop Austin Quinn assisted by Rev Sean Reilly and Patrick Mallon Saint Patrick’s College. Father PJ Gargan celebrated the 8 and 9 Mass in the Convent and the children’s 10 Mass in the Cathedral was celebrated by Father ABC McGrath.
Bumper Christmas despite the fall of snow from early morning to evening on Christmas Eve. Despite the increase in prices all pubs reported record profits while Drapery Stores were also packed out with toys and electrical goods also very popular this Christmas.
Carol Singers on two nights over the Christmas collect an impressive £61 for Gorta Freedom from Hunger as they toured the thronged streets of the town.
Handicap team of four winners at Cavan Bridge Club are Dr BT Cullen beat Gerry Hunt Captain Jim Leonard Captain beat Jim Burke Captain C Cooney Captain beat JP Mansfield Captain and Gerry Bradley Captain beat Dermot Morgan Captain.
Senior Handicap Snooker at Cavan CYMS Jim Fay beat Gerry Higgins Paddy O Reilly beat Sean McManus. Junior Handicap Thomas Smith beat Charley Jackson Dominick Sheridan beat Martin Maguire Norbert Conlon beat Robbie Dunne and in the second round Kevin McKiernan had a very good win against the inform John ‘Ton’ Doonan.
Killygarry GFC Annual Dinner Dance in Crover House Hotel. Pictured are Jack Smith (President), Packy McGovern (captain), Paddy Fitzpatrick (Secretary), Francis Cahill (Chairman), Paddy Lee (Treasurer) and members of the Committee Mal O’ Reilly ,Willie McGovern, Gerry Brady, Séan Brady, Benny Fitzsimmons, Austin Reilly, M Galligan, Michael Coyle and Brendan Reilly.
Death of Bernard Keogh farmer Rathcorrick who died in Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan at the age of 78. He was very well known highly respected member of the community. He is survived by one daughter Mrs S Donohoe Fairtown Castletara nephews nieces relatives friends and neighbours. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral from Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Twenty fighting swans are out of control fighting on the frozen wastes of the Green Lake and Swellan following the severe frost and snow of the past week. ‘They are behaving like fish out of water’!
Sympathy is extended to John P Kennedy Managing Director Fagan’s on the death of his aunt Mrs E Heerey at an advanced age.
Death of William McCelland in Belfast . Survived by his wife sons daughters. He was husband of the late Violet McCelland nee Agnew Connolly Street. Survived by his son Ivan daughters Sadie and Valerie.
Cavan Gaels 1969 Chairman Jim McDonnell presiding are told by Tommy Hughes Treasurer that the Club raised £2,269. bringing their total expenditure on Terry Coyle Park to a sizeable £7,856. Secretary Eugene Monaghan tried to abdicate his post but despite nominations neither Michael Murray or PJ Carroll would agree to go forward for election. President Paddy Conaty Chairman Jim McDonnell Vice Chairman TM Gilroy Secretary Eugene Monaghan Assistant Secretary Michael Murray Joint Treasurers Tommy Hughes and Seamus Caffrey. Captain of Senior team Oliver Galligan.
Joe McGovern raises the problem of housing itinerants which he says is ‘ a moral obligation’. 7,000 itinerants were without houses this cold frosty Christmas. For the sake of the children something has got to be done with Tom Fitzpatrick pointing out that the situation will not improve until the children are educated to a better way of life.
Due to Christmas New Year and the dreadful weather only 4 ½ tables in play at Cavan Bridge Club where N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard E/W Gerry Bradley and Surgeon Bertie Culllen.
Philip Shaffrey 18 Dartmouth Square Leeson Park is appointed Architect for the Old Folk’s Home to be erected at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn
Reilly’s Rigger is the musical being performed by the Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society with admission 5/- 3/6 and 2/6 from the 5th to 12th of January 1969..
.January 10th 1969:Death of Paddy ‘Diver’ Donnolly (Arch Bar) Connolly Street. Native of Tierquin. Keen sportsman fishing and shooting his specialty. Former member of the famous Donnolly Brothers Ceilidhe Band who were known and very popular throughout the entire area in the 1930-1940 era. Survived by his wife Brigid, daughters Anna Guider and Patsy and one son Matt. He was brother of John and Matt ,Anna O Neiil Rita and Moya Donnolly Tierquin. There was an overflow attendance at the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Rev Dr Joseph Gray a native of Bailieboro is appointed Auxiliary Archbishop of Liverpool
Johnny O Rourke enquires about the possibility of Cavan County Council making the parking facilities at the Courthouse available to the Church Authorities for Saturday evening and Sunday Masses. According to the Council the parking of cars at Mass times is a complete shambles with the Cock Hill Keadue Lane completely blocked and traffic impeded in both Church Street and Farnham Street.
Reilly’s Rigger the Boy Scout’s hilarious comedy musical packs in the customers in Cavan’s Town Hall. The script is by Father Torlac O Reilly and John O Connor while the main artistes are Mel Doherty and Seamus McCormack who turn in tow vey funny and polished performances. The musical director was Niall Bradley in his first production in Cavan. Full of colour and song with mixed choruses to give a bit of glamour and class. Dermot Smith’s superb ballad ‘Lough Gowna’s Lovely Shores’ is premiered by John O Connor and going by audience reaction it will be a very big hit for the popular Aughnacliffe native. Cast Mel Doherty Seamus McCormack John O Connor Sean Galligan Paddy Murray Dessie Maguire Danny O Hanlon Peter McGinnity Percy Gilchreest Jimmy Mulcahy John McNamara Frank O Connor Norman Breslin Charley Moore Jimmy Smith. Ladies Chorus Nuala Bornemann Maureen Goldrick Sheila McGinnity Rita Higgins Sally McKenna Maura Mullen Frances Donohoe Marie Donohoe Rosemary Allen Betsey Coyle Frances McKiernan Ann Wright Maura Kane and Una Smith. Cordavox Dermot Smith Accordionist Maura McNally. Stage Management and Scenery Gregory Sheridan Frank O Keefe Gerry Egan Michael Smith and Peter Sheridan. Lighting Effects Brain Sullivan. Make up Bill Henry Betty Hickey and John Donohoe. Wardrobe Mistress Maureen Hand. Orchestra Jackie Fitzpatrick John P Smith Oliver Leddy Pat Kelly Dermot Smith Maura McNally Eamonn Donohoe and Eileen Morgan on the Piano. Musical Director Niall Bradley. Owen Roe Ballad Group Michael Smith Jimmy Smith Martin Smith Charlie Moore and Peggy Smith. Scout Troop Scoutmaster John Donohoe Assistant Scoutmaster Danny O Hanlon Paddy Murray Gerry Egan Raymond O Connor Terry O Connor Gerry Finegan Philip Hourican Steve Sheridan John Sheridan Donald Smyth Michael Smyth Jimmy Sharkey Gerry O Keefe Brian McCormack Johnny McCormack Sean Rehill Liam Henry Seamus Henry Paul Ronan Niall Smyth Paul McCusker Paul O Keefe Peter Veale Philip Brady and Paddy Gargan. Senior Scouts Arthur McKenna Dominic Sheridan Tommy Kenny Sean McKiernan and Frank O Connor.
Death on New Year’s Day of Edward Cronin at his residence in Edinburgh Scotland at the age of 76. Native of Alackan. He was brother of the late Katie Nelson Crubany who was a founder member of Cumann Na Mbhan in Cavan .Edward was captain of Alackan Company Old IRA during the War of Independence and served with the present Minister for External Affairs during the 1920 fighting. After the treaty he took the side of the Republicans and later Fianna Fail. He is survived by his wife Mabel sons Edwin Benny and Philip and two daughters Mrs P Maguire and Mrs Jack Phair all residing in Pennycuick Edinburgh.
Sister Mercy returns thanks to all the entertainers and visitors to Saint Phelim’s Hospital over the Christmas holiday period. The Navak Showband and Mighty Avons who on two successive afternoons supplied the music for the annual dance. Mel Doherty John O Connor and Dermot Smith with his Cordavox who entertained the patients on Christmas afternoon with such hits as ‘Lough Gowna’s Lovely Shores’ and You Lakes and Vales of Breffni’. Sean Tully TD for his very generous annual cash donation richly appreciated by patients and staff. The students of Saint Patrick’s College and Father Torlac O Reilly for their much appreciated variety show and gifts for the patients and Santa who came to each patient and members of the staff on duty on Christmas morning.
Gerry Egan leads Cavan Shamrock’s in the area final of the Youth’s Cup in 5-1 victory over Mill Celtic in Drogheda.. Frank O Keefe little or nothing to do in goals Martin Clarke great classy game in defence. Freddy Potter Clones who joined forces with Shamrock’s for this tie. Johnny Lynch played with great heart and spirit and every time he got possession the crowd rose to cheer him. Jackie Murphy Dominic Lynch and Gerry Egan were the pick of the attack with Clones’ Liam Rooney and Jimmy Flanagan bringing a whole new dimension to the Cavan play with short passing and intricate dribbling and accurate pin point passing. Cavan now play North End United Drogheda in the area final the winners to play Shelbourne in Dublin.
Five Tables at Cavan Bridge Club N/S and best Gross Dr Bertie Cullen and Dr Martin E/W Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan. Team of four C Corry beat Jim Leonard and Gerry Bradley beat Surgeon Bertie Cullen.
January 17th 1969 Sean Flanagan Minister for Health opens the new purpose built Nurse’s Home at Lisdarn which will accommodate up to sixty nurses having their own room and facilities. Pictured are Father PJ Gargan Adm who blessed the Home Dermot McCarthy County Manager Bishop Austin Quinn Sister Mary Michael Matron Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn and Sean Flanagan TD Minister for Health.
Sympathy is extended to Sheila Burke Drumnavanagh on the death of her sister Mrs K Beirne after a long illness at Sligo County Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband P Beirne director Western Wholesale Sligo just one week ago and they are survived by their child 12 year old Maura. Funeral took place in Boyle county Roscommon.
Father PJ McManus makes the historical announcement that the Credit Union has now issued 1,000 shares and is lending to shareholders as demand for loans increases.
Seamus Breathnach is the Adjudicator at the Cavan Gaelic School’s Drama in the Town Hall on the 25th to the 27th February 1969. Already twenty plays in all age groups have been entered.
The all conquering Saint Clare’s Secondary School Camogie team beat Saint Tiernach’s Clones 5-2 in the Ulster Camogie Cup at Loreto College after leading by 5-1 at the interval.
January 24th 1969 New Cavan Garda Station to be situated opposite the De La Salle School Cavan as the OPW purchase Barney Corr the Dentist’s house.
Jimmy Smith leader of the Mighty Avons is seen here presenting a cheque to P Sherwin Secretary of Gorta Ireland and Anselem Lovett Secretary Gorta Cavan following the very successful dance in the Town Hall where the Mighty Avons gave their services free of charge.
Gaelic League 1969 Chairman Father Dan Gallogly Vice Chairman Liam Kelly Secretary Seamus White Treasurer Sean McCartan.
Big success of old folk’s party sponsored by the Cavan branch Irish Red Cross in the Town Hall where many of the comic and musical items were rendered by the guests.
Saint Clares continue their Camogie exploits with and impressive 4-0 victory away to the Comprehensive School in Kill Cootehill. Saint Clares led by 1-0 at half time. Noreen O Donoghue Eilish and Brid Sheridan Maureen Reilly Mary Smith Sile McCabe and Siobhan Reilly were the stars for Saint Clare’s who were fitter faster and crisper strikers of the ball.
January 31st 1969 Sean O Siochan General Secretary of the GAA opens the Irish Drama Festival for Schools in the Town Hall. He is pictured with Mattie McDonagh Chairman and Seamus Breathnach Adjudicator
Death of Father Joe Hunt former Curate in Cavan and native of Glenfarne after a long illness at a private nursing home in Drumkeeran. He is survived by one sister. Funeral from Saint Michael’s Church Glenfarne to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Mary Ann Meehan College Street in her early 80s. Native of Alackan she spent over 30 years in America where she taught in the College of Technology Boston. She was the last of a very well known highly popular local family. Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Late entries for the famous Cullen Cup Bridge Open competition to be held in the Lake Hotel Virginia on March 2nd can be sent to Jim Hearn Drumalee Secretary Cavan Bridge Club.
February 6th 1969 Nurse Dale Jenkins is pictured beside her trusty old bicycle as she bids farewell to her position as Midwife Dispensary Nurse for Cavan after 40 years glorious service. In her time she delivered thousands of children mostly in the mother’s home and continued to attend mother and child until the child was weaned and healthy. She succeeded her mother Mrs Conlon in the position and between them they had over 100 years distinguished and heroic service to the people of Cavan town. For most of her time as Dispensary Midwife she worked in association with Dr Jack Sullivan Dispensary Doctor for Cavan and Kathleen Jack and family have arranged a surprise for the good Nurse Dale Jenkins with a Social and farewell dance in the Town Hall at which a presentation will be made to Nurse Dale Jenkins and her husband Harry. Everybody including the Navak Showband are giving their services free of charge to ensure that the biggest possible thank you can be accorded to this great woman on Thursday 11th February 1969.. The Sunday Press are doing a feature entitled as the Butch Moore hit ‘Born to Be With You’ and it is unlikely that the Town Hall will hold the multitude anxious to pay tribute to Nurse Dale Jenkins.
Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim packed with congregation receiving the blessing of the throats on the Feast of Saint Blaise.
Sympathy is extended to Sister Colman Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan on the death of her mother Brigid McLoughlin Fawn Dromahaire county Leitrim at the residence of her daughter in Belfast where she has lived for the last twelve years. She is survived by a family of 14. The funeral took place in Dromahaire during the week.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Jack Smallhorne on the death of her sister Mrs E Bulfin Fethard county Tipperary. She was formerly Veronica Linden from Ballybay. Funeral in Fethard cemetery from adjoining church on Thursday.
Spring is ushered in with the arrival of snow ice frost leaving many roads impassable after a thaw the roads were okay but more snow arrived later in the week to leave Cavan in an icy grip.
Freedom from Hunger Gorta Church Gate collection realizes a sum of £75. The money will be used in long term projects for the relief o world hunger.
The Moonlight Players Castletara are again staging ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ during the drama season. The play written and produced by Joseph G Reilly has been broadcast on Radio Eireann. Among those taking part this year are Tommie Coyle (Award winner at Monaghan Festival) Sean Dunne Tom Boylan JJ Lyons Kathleen Gorman and Kathleen Lyons with Hughie Newman making a comeback after two years absence. This year’s lineup contains three new actors in Mary Boylan Kathleen Coyle and Cornelius Maguire. The opening performance of the new season takes place in Milltown Hall on the first Sunday in Lent.
Virginia overcome Cavan in the final of the Irish Debating competition 256-253 sponsored by the Gaelic League at a very well attended function in the Farnham Hotel where all business was transacted in Irish. Brian O Mordha MA Headmaster Comprehensive School Cootehill was the adjudicator while Father John Murphy Saint Patrick’s College presided.
Cavan Shamrock’s Tops of Breffni group meet for important meeting in Cooke’s Lounge Upper Main Street Friday night at 8:30 pm.
Cavan Bridge N/S Surgeon Cullen and Doctor Martin E/W Maureen McDonald and Mr M O Sullivan Munster and Leinster Bank. Tuesday N/S Jim and Mrs Hearn E/W Kay Henry and Mrs S Caffrey. Best Gross Gerry Hunt and PD Maloney.
Father Tom McKiernan Diocesan Examiner officiates at the blessing of the candles prior to the 11:30 Mass on the Feast of the Purification on Sunday last.
Death of James Sullivan at his residence Denbawn Carrickaboy at the age of 74.. He was father of Rev Michael Sullivan Scotland and Rev Patrick Sullivan CC Corlough. In his youth he took an active part in the War of Independence and later in the Civil War took the Republican side. His brother Captain Andy Sullivan died in Mountjoy jail after 42 days on hunger strike in November 1923.There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral to Saint Matthew’s Church Drumavaddy to the adjoining cemetery where his old IRA colleagues formed a guard of honour and fired a 21 gun salute while Cavan bugler Teddy McCormack sounded the last post. He is survived by Father Michael Sullivan in Scotland Father Patrick Sullivan Corlough and Andrew daughters Mrs Owen Smith Corduff and Teresa Sullivan in New York. He was uncle of Rev P McCabe Mullagh Rev M Morgan Florida USA Rev B Sullivan San Diego. He was brother in law of Rev P Donohoe Dublin. The Captain Sullivan Hall in Drumavaddy is named in honour of Captain Andrew Donohoe who died on hunger strike lasting 42 days in Mountjoy prison in November 1923.
Death of Frances McMullin ‘Inis Fail’ Woodbine Avenue Stillorgan Dublin. She was widow of former County Cavan Surgeon Joseph McMullin ‘Inis Fail’ Church Street Cavan and was a native of Tyrone. She came to Cavan with her husband from Ballyshannon in 1926 when he was appointed Cavan’s first County Surgeon a post he was to hold with distinction until his retirement in 1951. She was a very well known popular personality in Cavan and was known for her style and fashion sense as well as her pleasing friendly personality. She was extremely well known in religious cultural and social circles in Cavan being a leading member of the Legion of Mary Children of Mary Confraternity etc. She was a founder member of Cavan Drama Festival in 1946 and was for many years Chair of the Ladie’s Catering Committee. She was also a leading member of the committee of Cavan District Nursing Association. Although held in exalted status in Cavan she was a plain decent town to earth woman who had a ready smile and welcome for rich and poor . She was known for her extreme charity and hospitality and took an active interest in the welfare of the poor the sick and deprived in the community. Predeceased by her husband Surgeon Joseph McMullin in 1963 she is survived by her sons Mr JP McMullin FRCS The Honorable Judge A McMullin Hong Kong Don McMullin Killarney daughters Una Smith and Airmid O Hanlon Cavan P Flanagan Dublin Mrs D Meagher Dublin Mrs J Alvey Dublin and MS N McMullin D McMullin and D McMullin all Dublin and 39 grandchildren. The funeral from the Church of the Assumption Booterstown Avenue on Monday last was large and representative with many of the congregation travelling from Cavan to pay their respects and interment took place later in Dean’s Grange cemetery.
Winter sale at Maurice Brady’s 56-58 Main Street Cavan offers flannelette blankets in assorted colours 14/11 Men’s cushion sole socks great value at 6/11 men’s all wool Kenmare socks in black or navy 4/6. Girl’s over the knee slightly imperfect pull up socks 1/11 Men’s long sleeve pullover 14/11 Youth’s trousers large size only to clear 10/-
February 14th 1969 First twins of 1969 born to Mary and Tony Donegan 3 Jubilee at Cavan’s Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Elaine Mary all of 7 lbs 13 ozs and Barbara Rose 6 lbs 13 ozs arrived on 4th February and are daughters of Mary nee Cosgrove and Thomas Donegan 3 Jubilee Cavan.
;The glamorous Rally Driver Rosemary Smith launches the new Ford Capri in Jackson’s Garage. Prices range from £969 to £1,197.
Same Week Death of Mary Boylan Tierquin. She is survived by 5 sons and 2 daughters. Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral to Killygarry.
Death of JJ ‘Jack’ Donohoe Rossa Place at the age of 76. He was assistant County Engineer and for many periods acted as County Engineer.. Native of Cornakill Cootetehill. He was a star footballer playing for Drung, Virginia Blues and Cavan Slashers. His latter interest were fishing ,shooting and boxing of which he was an outstanding official of the Cavan Club where his son Sean ‘Spider’ was a double Ulster champion while his other son Eamonn ‘Frosty’ was a leading juvenile boxer and outstanding musician.. Officer in The Northern Division old IRA, He was later a captain in the Irish Army During the Emergency he served in the Local Defence Forces and it was while on maneuvers in Butlersbridge he lost his right hand while demonstrating the use of explosives. He was very much involved in the purchase and layout of Breffni Park in 1923 and played a major part in the development of the stadium. He was again on hand to advice and direct the County Board when additional land was purchased and the pitch lengthened and widened into the best stadium in Ulster in 1952. He was an outstanding footballer with first his native Drung and later Cavan Slashers and his never say die attitude ensured some memorable wins for the town side at the Old Show grounds on the4 Barrack Hill. He was Secretary of the Club for many years. While stationed in Virginia he took a leading role in the development of the a suitable ground and the development of same for the local Blues whom he assisted at Intermediate level. He is survived by his wife Margaret, sons Peter, Eamonn and Séan and one daughter Kitty Smith Oldcastle. He was brother of Peter Donohoe Cornakill and Patrick Donohoe Cornabaste Mrs L Dowd Cornakill and Mrs L Sheridan Castlerahan. Rev P J McManus officiated at the funeral to Killygarry where the coffin was draped in the Tricolour and at Cullies cemetery the cortege was met by a guard of honour of Old IRA colleagues. The firing party was under Dan McDonald County Council and a volley of shots was discharged over the grave. The Last Post was sounded by Bugler Teddy McCormack Cavan.
February 21st 1969 Fire breaks out at midnight at the junction of Cock Hill and Church Street where two three storied houses belonging to Mrs Maureen McDonald are burnt to the ground and many cars and people evacuated from the scene as crowds flock from Sports Centre where a big staff dance was being held. Brigades from Cavan Belturbet Ballyjamesduff and Killeshandra had to run a pipe line back to the Kinnypottle and pump water to the scene of the fire where Fire Chief Stan McCarthy was in charge of operations. Files belonging to the Insurance Company of Ireland and Cavan Agricultural TB Bovine Eradication were saved and a 60 year old safe and contents survived the inferno which threatened to spread to all of Church Street fanned by the freshening wind. Later the Agriculture Office and records for Cavan/Monaghan wee transferred to Barney Corr’s which has just been purchased by the OPW and the business of the Commercial Insurance is being transacted from Bill Henry’s private hose in Cootehill Road.
Sudden death of Superintendent Frank McCague at the age of 59 in his native Scotstown which he was visiting over the weekend . Joined the Garda in 1928 he served in Mullagh and Bailieboro before going to Peterswell county Galway on promotion to the rank of Sergeant. He later served in Drumlish and Roscommon before being appointed Inspector Dundalk in 1953. He later served in Portlaoise and Birr where he was appointed to the position of Superintendent. He took up duty in Cavan in 1960 and had intended to retire in three years at the age of 63. His funeral from Urbleshanny Church was one of the largest ever seen in the area. Requiem Mass was celebrated by his nephew Rev J Greene Scotland assisted by Canon Connolly PP. The coffin was borne by six Sergeants followed by twenty Garda also from the Cavan District. The Guard of Honour was formed by local Chief Superintendents. He is survived by his wife Rose sons Sean Gerald Michael Hugh and Brendan daughters Rose Frances and Mary. At Bailieboro Circuit Court Judge PN Ryan presiding tributes were paid to the dead officer by members of the legal profession Judiciary colleagues with Jim Beirne Court Clerk and Anselem Lovett Anglo Celt associating themselves with the fulsome tributes
Father John O Donnell is the new President of Ulster Sport’s Council at the Ulster Convention in Coalisland. He is presently teaching in the new Comprehensive School in Cootehill. Native of Donegal, He is Chairman of Cavan and Cootehill Athletic Boards.
Noel O Briain is the Adjudicator at the forthcoming Cavan Drama Festival. Member of the RTE players he has written a number of short stories and plays.
Cavan County Golf Club dinner dance in the Ulster Arms pictured are Ina Hickey Ladies Secretary Miss A Griffin Mary McCarthy Lady Captain Maura Cullen Lady President Dolly Brady Mrs H Clancy Rose Fox Noel McGovern Captain Belturbet Golf Club Dermot Morgan Assistant Secretary Cavan Golf Club Tom C Hickey Treasurer Seamus Fox Captain Elect 1969 Surgeon Bertie Cullen President Danny O Kelly Captain 1968 H Clancy Captain Blacklion Golf Club and Jack M Brady Secretary County Cavan Golf Club.
Saint Clare’s will play Saint Dominick’s Belfast in the semi final of the school’s Ulster Camogie Championship in Belfast. Saint Clare’s have a wealth of experience and include many of the girls who won the Cavan senior league with Castletara last year.
Cavan Shamrocks win their third trophy of the season when they beat the holders Monaghan United 3-2 in a pulsating final in Belgium Park Monaghan last Sunday. Played in adverse weather conditions Shamrock’s had a baptism of fire in the opening period when a very strong Monaghan side laid siege to the Cavan goal and only the exploits of Frankie O Keefe in the Cavan goal kept them in the game. Billy Lacey opened the scoring after 15 minutes with a typical well worked Monaghan goal and Jim McGlone put them further ahead just two minutes later. Monaghan did not push home their advantage and with Jim Simpson Gerry Egan and star of the show Noel Smith beginning to find their feet on the slippery surface Cavan gradually got a foot hold. From a pin point pass from the very impressive Jackie Sheidan Noel Smith beat the Monaghan defence to cross for Eamonn Cusack to shoot Cavan’s first goal. Jim Simpson with his speed and strength began to make his presence felt on the right wing passed to Noel Smith who centered on to the head of the inrushing Cusack who headed bullet like to the back of the Monaghan net. Noel Smith who was by a distance man of the match put Cavan ahead coming up to half time and from 2-0 the Shamrock’s were now ahead 3-2 at the interval. Cavan had the best chances in the second half and after 15 minutes Noel Smith was through again and shot to the net only for the referee to whistle up for a very doubtful offside. Cavan withstood the Monaghan pressure with Martin Clarke Frank Lyons Captain Richard Graham to the fore while Pat Timmons and Johnny Lynch dominated midfield. Cavan Shamrocks Frank O Keefe Martin Clarke Richard Graham Pat Timmons Frank Lyons Johnny Lynch Jim Simpson Noel Smith Jackie Murphy Gerry Egan Eamonn Cusack. Jimmy Egan Chairman and team coach.
Secondary School teachers on strike for better conditions prompts Father Terry McManus President Saint Patrick’s College to insert this advertisement in this week’s Anglo Celt. “In the event of teacher’s strike being settled as expected all classes in Saint Patrick’s College will recommence on Monday next. Boarders are due back on Sunday evening.”
Father ABC McGrath is the celebrant of the well attended 7:30 Mass in the Cathedral on Ash Wednesday evening and Masses during Lent will be held each evening. He was assisted in distributing the Ashes by Father PJ McManus. Rev Augustine Leydon Saint Patrick’s College will give the first of this year’s Lenten lectures on the New Testament in the Poor Clare Convent Concert Hall entitled ‘Saint Paul’s Letter to the Thessalonians’ which was written about 50 AD while the first Gospel was written in 60AD twenty five years after the death of Jesus.
Andy Galligan formerly Cathedral Road and Connolly Street Cavan teams up with Joe Burkett from Dublin to write ‘Too Lat’ which Butch Moore will sing in the National Song Contest on RTE television.
Felix Gormley well known tractor and farm machinery salesman with Jackson’s Garage joins the rival Smith’s Group who are the main dealers for new and rebuilt Massey Ferguson tractor and farm machinery.
Pictured are Mr and Mrs Michael Browne Butlersbridge celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary at their home in the Bridge. They were married on the 29th January 1919 in the Old Cavan Cathedral by Father John O Reilly Adm. They have six sons one daughter and fourteen grandchildren. Outstanding footballer with Cavan Cavan Slashers and Castleblayney Faughs, Michael has the unique distinction of winning a county senior medal with Cavan Slashers in September 1924 and on the following Sunday lining out with Castleblayney Faughs to win a Monaghan senior championship medal. He also won a senior championship medal in 1925 and two League medals in 1924 and 1925 with Cavan Slashers. He played gaelic football until he was 45 lining out with his sons Michael Tommy Sean Ken and Jim with Butlersbridge Saint Aidan’s of whom he was a founder member and is now President of the club.
The town says thank you to Dispensary Nurse Dale Jenkins in the Town Hall which was organised by Dr Jack Sullivan and friends who presented a cheque to Mrs Jenkins at the conclusion of the function with the Sunday Press covering the event with the headline ‘Born to Be with You’ Pictured are Dr Jack F Sullivan Betty Finegan Mrs Hughie Smith 31 Tullac Mongan Brigid Murray Mrs McKiernan Elizabeth Mullery Mary Keogan Mrs Dale Jenkins Mrs Billy Sheridan Bernadette Kenny and May Reilly.
February 28th 1969 Eddie Leddy is the first man from Ballinamore to represent Ireland at the World Cross Country Championships in Glasgow. He joins John Hartnett the Irish champion on the team the rest of which will be announced shortly.
Death of Father Joe Hunt at a private nursing home in Drumkeeran county Leitrim. Native of Glenfarne father Hunt was a curate in Cavan from December 1949 to December 1954 when he was transferred to Castletara. Born on the 21st March 1899 son of the late Patrick and Bedelia nee Faney Glenfarne county Leitrim. He was ordained in Maynooth on the 16th December 1923. He served in Drumreilly from 1923-1926 then Killinkere from 1926-1937 when he transferred to Drumkeeran serving there until 1949 when after a brief period in Glenade he came to Cavan. He served in Castletara from 1954 to 1963 when he was appointed to Crosserlough. His funeral took place in Glenfarne.
Cavan De La Salle producer Ann Jenkins with ‘Aoibheann Beatha an Scolaire’ are among the winners of the Cavan Irish Drama Festival for schools in the Town Hall. Sister Canice from Saint Clare’s Ballyjamesduff was voted Best Producer. Pictured is the De La Salle cast boy’s under 10 Mrs Ann Jenkins Producer Gerry Smith Joseph Kenny Martin Maguire Emmett Dunne Dennis Cullen Donal Kilduff Declan Keogan Terry Sexton Michael Lee Edward O Hanlon Gregory Hughes Micheal Crosby Seamus Henry Enda Conaty Brendan Fox John Cullen and Paul Connolly.. Committee Chairman Mattie McDonagh Vice Chairman Father John Murphy Secretary Sean McCartan Assistant Secretary Dympna Flanagan TD Treasurer Thomas Dalton Brian O Mordha MA and Brother Augustine.
Cavan CYMS travel to Arva and beat the locals 4-1 in snooker challenge. Paddy O Reilly lost to P Nelson Mickey Breslin beat B Gilsenan Sean McManus beat D O Rourke Jim Fay beat M Maguire and Martin Jermyn beat Bran McGlade.
Brief history of Ford Lodge now the property of Cavan based Mighty Avons who intend to develop an up market hotel on the site just beside the Cathedral. The details were furnished by Solicitor Jack Halpin former resident of Ford Lodge now living in Belfast and sent to the Celt by Mighty Avons trumpeter Paddy Smith. It was part of the Farnham Estate and adjoined on the far side of the stream the Annesley Estate to the rear is the Old Coach Road now Keadue Lane. It was the residence of George Nugent Reynolds author of ‘The Catholic Lamentation’ and ‘Bantry Bay’. In 1855 Ford Lodge became the residence of Theophilus Thompson Probate Registrar for County Cavan who succeeded Charles Halpin as Chairman Cavan Borough Council in 1888. Later John Vernon well known Land Agent resided at Ford Lodge before purchasing Erne Hill Belturbet. Mr Mercier Resident Magistrate took up residence in 1900 and in 1905 Ford Lodge became the official residence of the Adjutants of the 4th Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers whose depot was in Cavan Military Barracks until the outbreak of World War 1. In 1915 Georgina Hutton ‘Tircahan Lodge’ Swanlinbar took a lease of the house until 1923. She was mother of Caroline Halpin and she and her husband Solicitor William Henry Halpin purchased the house in 1923. Caroline who was mother of Jack Halpin Solicitor formerly Cavan now resident in Belfast died in August 1966. The property was recently purchased by the Mighty Avons showband Cavan.
Father Sean Brady Saint Patrick’s College will give next week’s lecture entitled ‘The public life of Our Lord’ beginning with his Baptism in the Jordan to his last journey to Jerusalem in the Lenten series of lectures in the Poor Clare Convent. He will cover such topics as Jesus choice of Apostles Miracles Method of Story Telling Parables etc
There are twelve teams entered in this year’s Tops of Breffni in the Town Hall with all proceeds going to the Poor Clare Convent Building Fund.
March 6th 1969 Forty nine players take part in the prestigious Dr Cullen Cup Open Bridge competition at the Lake Hotel Virginia. 1st N Balfe and E Collier Trim 2nd W Berrell and A H Baxter 3rd Mr and Mrs P Kelly Kells.
Death of Margaret Brady Drumconnick in her early 70s. She was predeceased by her husband George 13 years ago. She was extremely popular and was noted for her Christian faith and great charity particularly to those less well off in society. For many years she worked in Tweedy Acheson’s Drapery in Main Street and after she served her time worked in Lowry’s of Ballinagh. She later spent some time in the USA before returning to marry George Brady. She is survived by her sons George Drumconnick Arthur Belfast two daughters Mrs J Johnston Belfast and B Lamond Narborough Norfolk England and one sister Mrs R Fagan. Rev GCA Millar officiated at the large and representative funeral from Kilmore Cathedral with burial later in Kilmore church yard.
Death of Margaret Cullen ‘Saint Anne’s ‘ Cathedral Road after a long illness borne with courage and fortitude. She was widow of one of Cavan’s leading business men Vincent Cullen Dew Drop Inn Connolly Street Cavan. Very religious decent person she was known for her generosity and patience being so helpful and decent to the residents of the Old Half Acre who called on her every day and where she responded with great grace and generosity to help those caught in the poverty trap. She was predeceased in 1950 by her daughter Betty Fitzpatrick wife of Cavan town Solicitor Tom who was later to become a TD. Betty was a founder member of Cavan Drama Festival and an active member of the local Cavan Players who won many awards on the Drama circles of Ireland. Margaret Cullen’s greatest challenge came in the late stages of her husband’s life when he fell victim to the scourge of Alzheimer’s which was not very well diagnosed or treated at that time. She nursed Vincent in their own home in a loving professional and caring manner which earned her the admiration of the entire community. This great woman is survived by her sons Jimmy and Vincent daughters Eileen Patricia Sheila and Joan her brother Right Rev P McCabe USA sisters Sister Ligouri Scotland Sister De Sales England and Miss C McCabe Dublin. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry.
Death of Margaret Smith ‘Auntie’ 86 Main Street at the Surgical Hospital . She was one of Cavan’s best known business personalities being sister of Con Smith well known merchant and vintner. All of the family were well known in business circles she was sister of the famous ME Smith who carried on a grocery and bar business at the Pound Archway later selling his premises to Pat Hourican from Gowna. She was also a sister of the well known Tommy Smith Proprietor of the Railway Hotel who was along with his wife Mary extremely well known and respected member of the business community in Cavan. She is survived by one brother Patrick Togher Crosskeys nephews nieces neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Bakery at Breffni Café ‘Milséan Bhreifne’ goes up in flames as the proprietors Mrs Healy and Miss Slacke attend evening devotions for Lent in the nearby Cathedral. The Brigade were quickly on the scene and prevented the fire at the rear from spreading. The scene was declared safe after just ½ an hour.
March 12th 1969 Pictured on this week’s front page are Mr and Mrs Ben McDowell Mons Terrace Cavan who are celebrating the Golden Jubilee of their marriage on the 10th February 1919 in the Old Cathedral with Father John O Reilly officiating. Ben was just back from World War 1 where he served in the front line and only missed death on a number of occasions by a whisker. He was later to be a well known highly reliable postman in Cavan working in Cavan Post Office for 40 years. Ben and the vivacious Molly who is a great singer and wit had 10 children four sons and six daughters and now 10 grandchildren.
Pictured is John Molloy Saint Patrick’s Swellan with a 23 ½ lbs pike which he caught at Deredis while spinning with a brown bream bait. Mighty battle John who was unaccompanied spent ¾ of an hour landing this huge monster..
Rosemary Smith well known lady driver wins the Circuit of Cavan Motor Rally which finished at Timmy Murphy’s garage on the Ballinagh Road. Navigator for the glamorous Rosemary Smith was R Foote. O Gorman D O Sullivan . Cavan Club 1st J Wood and T Tuite while the Novice Section winners were T McNally and D Johnston.
Matt Rudden makes a comeback to Cavan Athletics showing his class when winning the senior cross country event over 7 ½ grueling miles on Peadair McSeain’s’ land in Cornafean. TP O Callaghan Bailieboro running this time in the Laragh vest was a distant second while the defending champion from Cootehill Jim Cochrane was third. 1st Team Laragh (M Rudden TP O Callaghan S Cassidy Vincent Rudden M O Brien and PJ Smith) 2nd Cootehill and 3rd Cornafean. Gene Tierney Cootehill was a very impressive winner of the Ladie’s one mile event with her team mate Marie McDermott second and Jean Higgins Kill third.
Bonfires burn brightly on the Killygarry Hills as Killygarry win the Junior League replay against Ballinagh on a bright cold sunny day in Breffni Park by 1-10 to 1-9 after extra time. Great hard hitting game full of good football and incident which kept the large crowd on their feet all afternoon as fortunes swayed. Killygarry led by 1-2 to 1-1 at half time. After a titanic struggle the game ended even and there was a long delay of ten minutes when confusion reigned but the game got underway again with Killygarry grabbing the initiative in the first quarter with points from Niall O Brien Francie Galligan and PJ Galligan with Ballinagh’s lone reply being a point from Peter Cahill to leave the half time score 3-1 to the Killygarry men. Playing with the strong wind Ballinagh wrested the initiative and leveled the game with two unanswered points but Packy McGovern had the strength and ability to break through the defence and shoot over the winner just on full time. Killygarry Seamus McGovern Oliver Crowe Mal O Reilly Vincent Smith Paddy Lynch Philip Fitzsimmons Gerry Keating Finbar O Reilly Packy McGovern Niall O Brien Tommy ‘Dickie’ Smith John O Neill Dessie Agnew PJ Galligan and Francie Galligan. Sub Philip Wray for Niall O Brien concussed in extra time. Referee John Sheridan Killinkere.
In the Senior League Final Crosserlough beat Bailieboro 0-12 to 1-5 to win the 1968 Senior League. Fifth time since 1964 Crosserlough have won the title only losing the senior league 1967 to neighbours Mountnuggent at Christmas 1968. Their team work and experience were just too much for this largely inexperienced Bailieboro outfit. Pictured is John Joe O Reilly receiving the trophy from TP O Reilly with Bailieboro captain Enda Sheridan sporting a broad smile in defeat.
March 21st 1969 Sligo Drama Circle win the Dr Lyons Cup for best play and best setting with ‘The Glass Menagerie’ in the open section at Cavan Drama Festival. The story of the festival was the outstanding performance from a small country parish Ballintra near Castleblayney county Monaghan who swept the board with their performance of Eugene McCabe’s ‘King of the Castle’ who won the Rural section and would have won the open if they were entered. Tommy McCardle won best actor and best producer. Margaret O Dallaigh Strand Players Dublin was voted best actress. Noel O Briain RTE was the Adjudicator and Phil Cullivan Chairman presided as Father PJ Gargan Adm presented the awards.
Death of Mary J O Reilly Nee Smith Athbara House Cavan on Wednesday at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was wife of the late Paddy O Reilly former County Secretary and long time Treasurer of the GAA . She was extremely popular and charitable with a wonderful sense of humour. She was a wonderful conversationalist and could share a joke with anybody no matter how dim the situation she could always see a silver thread among the clouds. She is survived by her sons Dr Sean Tony in London three daughters Moira Seery Mullingar Gertie Blake Thurles and Patricia Carlin Derry. She was sister of Terry Smith Cavan Alphonsus ‘Phonsie’ Smith Belturbet Pa Smith Australia and Jeannie Smith Butlersbridge. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery . By a strange co incidence her son in law Frank Carlin B Arch Derry her son in law died in Derry on the same day after being ill for some time.
Cavan Credit Union First Directors elected following a meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall Maureen Barrett Lauri McConnell May Reilly Rev PJ McManus M/S Tommy Hickey Danny McHugh JP Smith Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Place Vincent Walsh. Supervisors Benny Dunne Brian O Grady and Gladys Donohoe. Auditor J Carney .Father PJ McManus Chairman announced there are 130 members holding 1,407 shares and loans advanced of £1,260. “ The Credit Union was founded for the advancement of the economic life of the people of the town and all monies generated will be spent in the town for its further advancement to the benefit of all of its citizens.
Death of John Clail Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 96. He was a highly popular old resident of the town and was originally from Carrigallen. He is survived by his wife Margaret three sons Eddie Swellan Packy Saint Phelim’s Place and Joe in London daughter Mrs M Leavy London. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Death of Pat Galligan Glasdrummond Poles at the age of 55 in Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Founder member of Killygarry GFC he was formerly a playing member of the old Stradone club and won a Junior county medal with the club in 1943. He was a well known progressive farmer whose help and advice was sought at all times. Decent to a fault he never let anybody go from his door without extending the generous hand of hospitality. He is survived by his three sons Patrick Andrew and Jim three daughters Rosaleen Mary and Teresa three brothers Jim and Tom in USA and John Cavan. He was brother of Mrs B Lyons Shantemon. Father Des O Dowd officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Father John Murphy Saint Patrick’s College will give the lecture ‘Passion Death and Resurrection of Our Lord’ in the Convent Concert Hall in the Lenten series of lectures on the 19th March 1969 after Mass in the Cathedral commencing at 8:45 pm.
First round of Tops of Breffni concludes with Cavan Shamrock’s taking on Killinkere while Navan Carpets will take on Lisnaskea on Sunday night in the 2nd round. Sponsored by Jackson’s Garage and Guinness. Booking with Reilly’s ‘The Regal’
Crosserlough continue their total dominance of Cavan football with a 1-5 to 0-4 Intermediate League final win over Ballyhaise in Breffni Park. Crosserlough led by 1-2 to 0-2 at half time.
New football club in Denn is the amalgamation of Crosskeys and Drumavaddy. The history of the GAA records a club called Denn Dan O Connell’s in existence in 1907. No club from the Parish has ever won a major Cavan competition but their Junior side got as far as the semi final in 1935 failing to Mountnuggent. They bought ‘Shield’s field’ in 1937 and development of this facility will now continue with the new stronger and bigger Denn outfit.
Not much fun on Saint Patrick’s Day 1969 in Cavan. Father Tom McKiernan Diocesan Examiner celebrated the 8 am Mass Bishop Quinn the main Mass at 10 and Father ABC McGrath celebrated the 11:30 am with Father PJ McManus celebrating the evening 7:30 Mass in Irish. On a desperately cold day with frequent wintry showers most people had the sense to stay indoors. The annual angling contest fixed for Lough Sheelin and sponsored by Cavan Anglers was cancelled due to the harsh weather. Many people sported the traditional shamrock with many more ‘drowning’; the weed later in the evening. The Breffni Boys Band once again braved the weather conditions to parade to and from Mass in their spectacular new uniforms of red and blue with matching peak caps. They played all of the traditional airs.
Death of the very popular and well known Gerry Moore 19 Saint Phelim’s Place after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude at Hospital in Dublin at the age of 56/ He was a native of Portarlington County Waterford and was a plasterer by trade coming to Cavan in 1938 to work on the construction of the new Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim where he worked with John Sisk and Sons. He was a craftsman par excellence and his work is still to be admired on the unpainted walls of this great building. Later Gerry worked on the building of the new wing at Saint Patrick’s College. He was a very handsome man of great charm and wit whose company was eagerly sought by all classes and creeds. He is survived by his wife Clare nee Smith formerly The Convent House five sons Fergal Gerry Paddy Charlie and Tony three daughters Maeve Margaret and Dympna two brothers Charlie Rathangan and Walter in England two sisters Mrs P Maloney Portarlington and Mrs G Keegan Portarlington. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Helena (Nellie) Shannon Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 70. She was a native of Coronea Arva and is survived by one sister Mrs Mary McKiernan Carrigallen. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Church of the Immaculate Conception Coronea with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Rev Peter Paul O Reilly Coronea presided.
Sean O Leary Forestry Inspector Highfield Road is reported to be comfortable in Our Lady’s Hospital Navan after his car was in collision with a truck near Athlone. His two sons Finbar aged 6 and John aged 5 were discharged.
Father Ray Brady is this week’s speaker at the annual Lenten lectures in the Poor Clare Convent. Father Ray who is a native of Upper Main Street and eldest son of Maurice and Kathleen Brady nee Magee will speak on the ‘preaching of the Gospel thirty years after the Ascension. The organisation of Christian groups and the daily problems faced by the Apostles in steering the Church out of stormy waters. After the talk there will be a slide show and discussion.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce 1969 President Matt Connolly Vice President Brian Murphy Treasurer Sean Young Secretary Charles J Clarke. Committee Louis Blessing Brendan Murray Jim Scanlon Bill Mackeral Peter Smith and Brendan McDonald. The Chamber announced that it had been in touch with Seamus De Faoite organizing Secretary of the forthcoming Gaelic League Ard Fheis in Cavan from the 2nt to the 4th of May 1969 and the Chamber will sponsor the window competition to be run in conjunction with the Ard Fheis.
Joe O Reilly O Reilly’s Car Rental Cork and a native of Bridge Street son of the legendary Barney O Reilly Merchant and Publican (McCaul’s ) is appointed President of the Cork Rotary Club.
Ireland raises a total of £301,791 for the starving people of Biafra whose images are flashed on our television screens each night. Cavan was the fifth highest pro rata of population with £3,972.
Cavan Road Championships take place in bright and sunny Cootehill. The senior event over 6 miles was won by TP O Callaghan from Bailieboro running in the famous Laragh colours while 2nd was his team mate Matt Rudden the Cavan senior cross country champion. In third place was the defending champion Jim Cochrane Cootehill 4th Brian McEnroe Kill. 1st team Laragh 2nd Cootehill. Ladies one mile 1st L Tierney Cootehill 2nd Nora McDonagh Cootehill and 3rd Mary McDermott Cootehill. Under 10 half mile M Clegg Cootehill Under 12 half mile J McCarney Cootehill. Under 14 M McCabe Cootehill and Under 16 Noel Brady Cootehill. The starter was well known local sportsman Jim Rice Cootehill.
‘The Checkers’ from Cavan town win the senior ladies indoor football competition at the Sports Centre Arena Cavan beating a fancied Clones outfit 6-2 in an exciting pulsating final before a capacity attendance.. Pictured are Marie Maguire Mary Murray Kathleen Fay Patricia Carmichael Ann Gilmartin and Kathleen Murray.
Death of John Joe Lee Edenticlare in his early 50s he was an extremely popular resident and was first Chairman of Killygarry GFC. In his playing days he played with the famous Stradone GFC. Extremely popular and well known he is survived by his brothers Benny in England Paddy Edenticlare and one sister Mrs S Farrelly Killinkere. There was an almost capacity attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with the coffin draped in the Killygarry colours and a guard of honour of players and officials of the club at both the removal and funeral to Killygarry cemetery. Father PJ McManus officiated.
De La Salle Cavan win the Under 10 Ulster Championship in Irish Drama and now go forward to the Gate Theatre in Dublin with their play ‘Aoibheann Beatha an Scolaire producer Ann Jenkins.
Death of Elizabeth ‘Lily’ Stafford Gartbrattan in a Belfast Hospital at the age of 62. She was predeceased by her mother just one year ago. She was Manageress of the Belgravia Hotel in Belfast. She is survived by her four brothers Benjamin USA Frederick Wicklow Robert Kilmore and William Gartbrattan. Funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining church yard.
Death of Michael Smith late of Owen Roe Terrace in London. He was a veteran of World War 1 where his brother James was killed in action. He was an extremely popular man and was a playing member of Owen Roe and Cavan Harps with whom he excelled gaining a place on the Junior county team. He is survived by his wife sons daughters and sister.
‘Reilly’s Rigger’ the current musical of Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society is booked out for the Francis Xavier Hall next Sunday sponsored by the Cavan Dublin Association.
The annual bazaar of Cavan’s Breffni Boy’s Band is very well supported in the Scout Hall Bridge Street where preliminary figures indicate a profit of over £400.
Death of one of Cavan’s great personalities Aidan J Timmons NT Banahoo after a long illness borne with customary courage resignation and good humour. Aidan is a founder member and along with the legendary Tommy Gilroy fund raiser supreme at Cavan Gaels. His foresight and drive made the acquisition of the Show Grounds now the Terry Coyle Park possible in 1961. He is best known to the hundreds of patrons who attended the Cavan Gaels’ Bingo sessions as the first and most memorable Bingo caller bringing a deep distinct voice and great wit to the position. Indeed people looked forward to Aidan’s comments as much as the numbers each week. Aidan never needed a microphone and could be heard in his deep booming distinct voice ‘a mile away’ His second in command was well known Councilor Paddy O Reilly with Frank Farrell and Tommy Hughes lending a hand when called upon. He was a native of Enniscorthy county Wexford and never lost his love for the Model county. He was principal of Banahoo National School for many years and was a founder member of Cavan Comalthas Ceolteoiri Eireann along with Dr Ben Galligan in 1950. He championed the cause of the national teacher all the time looking for increased salary and conditions and was President of the local branch INTO. At Christmas he returned to his native Enniscorthy to live the last few painful months of his existence and was lovingly and expertly cared for by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Kathleen son Patrick and daughter Sally Kelly. The funeral took place from Saint Aidan’s Church Enniscorthy to Saint Mary’s cemetery Enniscorthy.
March 28th 1969 Jim McNally is appointed the new Superintendent of Cavan Garda Station to succeed the late Superintendent Frank McCague. Naïve of Wexford where he won College’s and All Ireland minor medals. He served in Dublin Cork Westport and Granard before coming to Cavan as Inspector in 1964. He was promoted to the rank of Superintendent in 1967 and is at present a leading member of Cavan Angler’s Club and Lough Sheelin Protection Committee.
To alleviate the car parking chaos in Cavan town the County Engineer Roy Hayes brings suggestions to the Cavan Urban Council for the introduction of one way traffic in the town which is promptly dismissed as unworkable. There are presently three car parks in Cavan at the Egg Market Town Hall and a new one being developed on the site of the old Nurse’s Home in Church Street.
Robert Grey Mons Terrace accompanied by his wife Molly is made a presentation by his colleagues in the Post Office on the occasion of serving forty five years in Cavan Post Office. Veteran of World War 1 where he fought in the front lines. He joined the British Army at 14 and was back in Cavan before he was 19 having witness the worst atrocities ever perpetrated on mankind. He served the British Legion as overseer of the Ex Service Men’s Hut in Farnham Street and along with Cecil Tilson worked tirelessly in the cause of the heroes who fought in the trenches all over Continental Europe in the cause of Peace. Bobby who was nicknamed ‘Worm’ Grey is seen here receiving the presentation from Tommy Hughes Overseer Cavan Post Office and in attendance are Kevin Kilduff Mollie Grey Annie Brady Chief Telephonist Tommy Hughes Bobby Grey and Frank McManus.
Michael Young Matthew and Michael Connolly Farham Hotel Limited decide to sell the Farnham Hotel which they purchased from the Tully family some few years ago.
Death of one of Cavan’s most successful and promising business men Andrew ‘Andy’ Breslin at Jervis Street Hospital Dublin after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude. Native of Shankill Andy was an outstanding person known and highly respected throughout a large part of Ireland where he was admired for his business acumen and foresight. Andy did not receive any formal education and was almost illiterate owing to the fact that in his youth he was continually ‘hired out’ to farmers in Cavan and other adjoining counties. Tough hard upbringing in an Ireland where there was little or no assistance for young or old. The hiring fair was held each May and November Fair Day at Belford’s Corner in Cavan. Later Andy emigrated to London and quickly learnt the rudiments of business through his observation and application to hard work. Andy had flair and talent and when he returned home he set up the first Car Hire firm in Cavan town quickly adding to his splendid fleet and changing the cars each season with the result that Andy Breslin was a bye word for good value sound motoring and excellent value. In latte times he set up branches in other large provincial centres as well as Dublin and was able to compete with the National Car Renters meeting clients at the airport or shipping terminals. He never missed an opportunity to promote the Andy Breslin name and had a vintage Austin Car which figured in parades weddings Santa’s transport at Christmas etc. Andy was clever and away ahead of the opposition even in the way he presented himself tall handsome and always clad in a brown mohair coat which lent him the air of being well off. He recently acquired the long established premises of Byer’s on the corner of Main Street and Bridge Street where he set up a state of the art car showroom and administrative office. Andy was called away just when he was about to achieve his goal of great achievement and business success on a national scale. Nobody in Cavan quite had the same flair presence and business acumen of the late Andy Breslin. He is survived by his wife Mary sons Andrew and Declan and daughter. Six brothers Patrick and Thomas in Belfast Joseph London Michael Garage Proprietor Kells Jimmy Shankill and Charlie Corlurgan two sisters Mary Watterson London and Kathleen McGovern in Glasgow. There was an overflow attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry.
First signs of real Spring when Alice Power daughter of Kathleen Power Wolfe Tone Street aged nine and her ten year old brother Edwin pick a beautiful bunch of primroses in the Killeshandra Arva area. They were accompanied by their uncle well known Anglo Celt employee Sean McCann Wolfe Tone Street.
Death of Hugh Fitzpatrick Military Row at the age of 86. He was a long time employee of M’S George Fegan and Company Cavan. The family were very deeply involved with GNR Railway Station in Cavan with both his brother Frank and his father working there. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery with Father ABC McGrath officiating.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Maisie Maguire Turf Accountant Farnham Road on the death of her brother Monsignor Michael Holden at the age of 46 in San Antonio Texas after a brief illness. He was a most popular Pastor and was ordained priest in June 1946 at Saint Kieran’s College Kilkenny.
April 4th 1969 Tom Fitzpatrick makes an impassioned plea to the Minister for Health to locate without any delay the new Regional Hospital in Cavan as recommended by the Fitzgerald report. Saying that the Surgical Hospital had served the people of the area but was in a deplorable dilapidated condition and was not fit for purpose. Further investment in the unit was a complete waste of money. The old Saint Felim’s Hospital is now over 150 years old while the medical centre in Cavan at Lisdarn was purpose built for a TB Hospital and was occupied in 1943 for such purpose replacing the old Santorum which now acts as the County Clinic. Cavan is the logical geographical location for residents of Longford Leitrim Monaghan and Meath. The ideal site is at Lisdarn which has won the Roadside Garden competition for the last few years and additional lands are available adjacent to the site. He urged the Minister to make Cavan his priority before some catastrophe hits this border area. ‘There are enough hospitals in Dublin to cope with the demand while Cavan languishes right there at the bottom of the pile.
Tom and Kathleen Wilson together with their families announce the official opening of ‘The American Bar’ which they recently purchased from Peter Soden and family who have returned to America. Cabaret in the lounge on Easter Sunday night features Paddy Noel and the Signs’ The Wilson family extend best wishes to Mr M Smith and Miss S Tully who are getting married shortly.
‘Popsville ’ with PJ Carroll makes its debut in the Anglo Celt. It is labeled the column that captures scene. This week features Dermot Hegarty Tony Kenny and The Sands Larry Cunningham Dag Carroll and the Naval Trixons Joe Mac and the Dixies and the lady of the moment Anna McGoldrick who has won a record six consecutive times on ‘Opportunity Knock’s with Hughie Greene on ITN.
Cavan National Council for the Blind 1969 Chairman J H Faris Vice Chair James Smith Rev George Millar Dr FPE Smith Secretary Mrs JA Dawson Treasurer JE Ashe. Delegates from Cavan Arva Gowna Dowra and Ballyjamesduff attended. Eileen Lynch a native of Kerry and now resident at 79 Church Street Cavan in her report travelled 12,290 miles giving 226 lessons in Braille Moon and Crafts many of which were on display at the AGM. Ten new radios delivered 18 exchanged. She paid tribute to Paddy Smyth Smyth’s Electrical for his outstanding high standard of servicing the Associations radios in the Cavan area and the reasonable cost levied for his services by Smyth’s. In conclusion Miss Lynch said that from the meager funds available she delivered forty parcels at Christmas together with coal and briquettes to those in need. Bishop Moore and Father Gargan paid tribute to the outstanding work of the Association and iii particular the heroic work of Eileen Lynch the Home Teacher. Miss Keane Dublin and Miss Wade the Secretary of the National Radio Committee paid tribute to the great work being carried out in Cavan ensuring that those afflicted with blindness can take their place along with able bodied people in the community.
April 11th 1969 Death of the legendary painter and decorator Andrew ‘Andy’ Brennan Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 80 at his residence. He was an old and very respectable member of the community and was known for his great ability and wit. He was a veteran of World War 1 fighting in the front line on the battle fields of the continent. Later he established his own painting and decorating business in Cavan and to call Andy a genius is no exaggeration. He could paint any scene on canvas or fire guards and specialized in historical places of interest in the county like Clough Oughter Castle Saint Mary’s Franciscan Abbey Cavan and the national places of interest like the Custom’s House. He was able assisted by his son Dennis ‘Dinny’ who acquired similar status. In later times Andy Brennan became a cult figure with people realizing that he spoke with great wisdom wit and humour and he was always surrounded by a crowd particularly in McGinnity’s where he held court. In an age of characters Andy Brennan was the greatest of them all. He is survived by his two sons Francis and Dennis one daughter Mrs Cissie Smith 2 Saint Phelim’s Place. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from his residence to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery .
Death of Margaret Mary Reilly 21 Connolly Street after a short illness borne with courage and resignation to God’s Will. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs P Reilly who were well known highly popular citizens of the town. She is survived by her sister Dorothy Reilly aunts uncles relatives and many friends Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery on Easter Sunday morning.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates The Holy Thursday Blessing of the Oils Mass in the Cathedral. He w as assisted by Fathers Terry McManus Patrick Mallon James Carroll Augustine Leydon Benny Maguire Paddy Brady Colm Hurley and Sean Brady. The Master of Ceremonies was Father PJ Gargan Adm. Father John Murphy was deacon Frank McKiernan and Charlie Heerey sub deacons and Father Gerry Kearns was the cross bearer. The Mass of the Last Supper was celebrated by Father PJ McManus MC Father PJ Gargan while the deacon was Father Colm Hurley and the cross bearer was Father Gerry Kearns. Father Des O Dowd celebrated the Good Friday Mass in the Cathedral and deacon was Father Benny Maguire and sub deacon Father Sean Brady. The MC was Father Gus Leydon. The Passion was read by Fathers ABC McGrath James Carroll and Torlac O Reilly. The Bishop Austin Quinn presided at the Holy Saturday Vigil in the Cathedral where Father Des O Dowd was the principal celebrant deacon Turlough O Reilly and sub deacon Father John Murphy with MC Father PJ McManus. The blessing of the Paschal Candle Renewal of Baptismal Vows Reading of the Lessons were all guided by the commentator Father PJ McManus. Historical occasion in the Cathedral as Father ABC McGrath Musical Director and Organist introduces his new mixed choir for the very first time. The soprano section was a welcome addition and complimented the tenor sound to perfection. The congregation welcomed this big change in the Liturgy with prolonged applause at the close of the Ceremonies.
Mary Glavey a native of Athlone and well known Chiropodist in Cavan opens her new ‘Cosmetique’ in Town Hall Street (McManus’ Chemists) specializing in exclusive cosmetics and beauty treatments. Ann Fahy is the Consultant beautician and is available to impart advice on request.
April 18th 1969 County Engineer Robert Hayes introduces the BKS Consultants report on the future of traffic flow in the town to met by a stone wall of Councilors at Cavan Urban District Council all asking that more car parks be provided rather than a one way system of traffic flow introduced despite the fact that we are informed by Mr Hayes that the ‘Traffic situation in Cavan is chaotic’!
Members of the staff of Tractamotors involved in serious collision with a lorry outside Ballinagh on their way from work at 9:30 on Wednesday. The driver of the car Patrick Reilly was killed instantly when his car was in collision with a lorry which had pulled in to let off a passenger just outside the village of Ballinagh. The injured were all ferried and detained in Cavan Surgical Hospital Peadar Corr aged 19 Coronea Bernard Fitzpatrick Keevy Cornafean aged 16 Seamus Mulligan aged 19 Killeshandra. Bernard Fitzpatrick was later transferred to The Richmond Hospital suffering from severe head injuries.
Michael Brady sells his fine pedigree bullock at Cavan Livestock Mart to a buyer from Portadown for a record £115.
Sign of the times and the rapid deterioration of Cavan Minor football as Donegal come to Breffni Park and defeat Cavan 4-6 to 1-7 in the opening round of the Ulster Minor Championship. Cavan led by 1-3 to 1-2 at the interval and were well on top in the first half but in the last quarter Cavan ran out of steam as Donegal piled on the pressure before a very small attendance on a dry over cast day to run out convincing winners. Pat Kilkenny Oliver Leddy and Mark Goldrick were among the better performers for a very poor Cavan team.
CYMS Snooker winners Eddie Allen Junior champion Edward Smith Senior Runner Up Bernard Sharkey Senior champion and Dominick Junior Runner Up . Trophies presented by Father Des O Dowd Spiritual Director Cavan CYMS.
Death of Kate Keogh Rathcorrick in Saint Felim’s Cavan. Her husband died only a few months ago. She was a woman of boundless energy Christian faith and charity and the house was known for its unbounded hospitality and generosity. She is survived by her sons Patrick Bernard and Matthew and one daughter Mrs Susan Donohoe. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Matthew Lyons Shantemon at Lisdarn Hospital after a short illness. He was a highly popular and most helpful member of the community being well versed in modern farming methods and passing on his knowledge assistance and equipment to other farmers and neighbours in the Shantemon Castletara area. He is survived by his wife Brigid five sons Tommy John Joe Matt Andy and Jim two daughters Kathleen and Mary. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara to Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
Father PJ McManus informs the members of the Committee of Cavan Credit Union at their meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall that the number of members has grown by 26 with £1,577 in funds and £1,301 in loans.
Cavan Bridge Championship is won by the old partnership of Surgeon Maloney and Gerry Hunt 2nd Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan and 3rd Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
Easter Commemoration at Killoughter cemetery at the grave of Staff Officer Michael O Reilly. Parade and colour party assembled in Redhills village to be accompanied by Saint Patrick’s Brass and Reed Band Bunnoe playing stirring Irish airs.` Rose Murray led the crowd in reciting the rosary in Irish while Michael Murray from Cavan town read ‘The Army Council Statement’. The Proclamation was read by Charlie Boylan . Liam Mimnagh Chairman of the Roger Casement Branch Cavan presided. On Sunday a colour party marched to the Courthouse where a wreath was laid of Irish Lilies and Tony Brady sounded the last post after Willie Mimnagh had led the crowd in reciting the rosary in Irish. The colour party were Hughie Smith Richard Cassidy Eamonn Greenan Benny Little F Gilsenan M Mulraney Charlie Duke T Corr and T Reilly.
Mark O Hanlon son of Willie and Nuala O Hanlon Drumelis proudly displays the magnificent 5 lbs 7 ozs brown trout his father Willie caught on Lough Sheelin last Wednesday night. Willie was fly fishing with a ‘sooty olive ‘ fly and landed the fist at about 8 pm. With his son’s Mark assistance Willie landed the fish after 15 minutes strenuous play.
April 25th 1969 At Cavan Golf Club George McClarey and Jim Rafter win the Committee Prize with an impressive score of 65 ½ nett.
Cavan Badminton Club hold their first dinner dance and presentation of trophies in the Lodge Lough Gowna. Pictured are Gertrude Scully Sheila Cosgrove ~Edward English Margaret Crowe Una Carolan Lauri McConnell Stephanie Quinn Father Desmond O Dowd who made the presentations Eilish McEntee Secretary Dessie Maguire Frank Glancy Captain Norman Cinnamond Chairman Dickie Mullery David Small and Rita Kelly.
Cavan led by Charlie Gallagher defeat Down 1-10 to 1-9 to win the McKenna Cup at Pearse Park Ballybay. Cavan played with the strong wind in the first half and were totally dominant at midfield and not at all flattered by their 0-7 to 0-2 lead at half time. Down started the second half in a whirlwind but Cavan contained them and ran out more convincing winners than their one point win would suggest. The main complaint that Eamonn Gaffney had with the set up was that the game started 15 minutes late and there was no public address to tell the large crowd what was happening. Cavan Paddy Lyons Enda McGowan Garret O Reilly Frankie Dolan Pat Tinnelly Tom Lynch Brendan Murtagh Ray Carolan Hughie Newman Gene Cusack John Joe O Reilly Phil Murray Hughie McInerney Declan Coyle and Charlie Gallagher. Subs Steve Duggan for Tom Lynch Brendan Donohoe for Garrett O Reilly and Tom Lynch for Ray Carolan.
Big Mick Lynch former Cavan and Butlersbridge footballer lines out with Dublin in a senior challenge against Louth in Ardee. Mick is a former Bohemians Waterford and League of Ireland footballer.
Return of the very famous ‘Harlandic’ male choir to Loreto College sponsored by Cavan ICA. They will sing all the old favourites from the musicals and Gilbert and Sullivan operas.
Preparations are almost complete for the eagerly awaited Gaelic League Ard Fheis to take place in the Ulster Arms over the weekend May 4-6th 1969. All enquires to Seamus De Faoite ‘Aileach’ Highfield Road . Phone 327.
Michael Matthew Connolly and Michael Young Ashe Street trading as Farnham Hotel Limited sell the hotel at auction to George Donohoe for less than £40,000. George is proprietor of the ‘Green Lizard’ Motel in Arklow and is a native of Ballyconnell married to the former Ailish Brady also from Ballyconnell. They have a large family and will live in the hotel. Murphy Quinn along with Murphy Keogh Dublin were the auctioneers while Tom Fitzpatrick TD Solicitor had carriage of sale.
May 2nd 1969 Seamus Munnelly wins the Tractamotors Trophy at Cavan Golf Club with an impressive 65 nett playing off a handicap of 18. Sean McSherry playing off 13 was second with 66 nett. The highlight of the competition was the hole in one at the par three151 yard second hole by well known mobile chip operator Pat Cahill. In the ladies section Bridie ‘PA’ Prize was won by Mrs Benny Hickey with 39 ½ nett. Mrs E Boyle was second .
Saint Patrick’s College Cavan are second in All Ireland Junior Red Cross tests in Saint Michael’s College Aylesbury Road Dublin. Pictured are Father Augustine Leydon Manager Damien Traynor Bailieborough Gerard Ollwill Killeshandra and Philip Lynch Bailieborough.
Louis Blessing Cavan All Ireland footballer and single handicap golfer takes up angling with great success catching a 3 ½ lbs specimen brown trout on the local river between Carrigallen and Arva.
Bernadette O Reilly daughter of John and Mrs Brigid O Reilly Golf Links has adopted a tame cock pheasant that has come to live with the family and is fed along with the domestic fowl. The pheasant followed her along the path of her return journey from Lisdarn Hospital where she was delivering a parcel from her father who is the proprietor of the nearby shop.
Father PJ Gargan Adm calls a meeting for Saint Augustine’s Hall with a view to considering the possibility of organizing a Parish Council.
Fathers Pat Donohoe and Kevin O Rourke on holidays from the mission fields of Korea where both are working with the Maynooth Mission to China Dalgan Park. This is Father Kevin’s first visit home while Father Pat was home four years ago.
Bridge Mitchell Cup N/S Dr Martin and brother in law Surgeon Bertie Cullen. Best Gross Father Thomas Woods and Gerry Bradley E/W Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald. Best Gross Mr and Mrs Hardiman.
“Prams and Folders by Pedigree and Lansed Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88 Radio Electrical and TV”
Michael Valentine ‘Val’ Doonican after his sell out three week stint at the London Palladium is on a 26 show tour of Ireland taking in all the main population centres. All his records since his initial Number 1 with ‘Walk Tall’ have been huge hits and the tour is being promoted by well known showbiz impresario Nelius O Connell who was Bes Man at Val’s wedding to Lynn. Both are native of Waterford.
May 9th 1969 Margaret Josephine English daughter of Eamonn and Margaret English Church Street is appointed a consultant with Midland Regional Tourism and will be in attendance at their office along with Ann Cullivan Cathedral Road who is in her third year during the upcoming tourist season which is expected to reach new heights. Margaret has experience of the tourist trade in Switzerland and the USA and is a past pupil of Saint Clare’s School Cavan.
Cavan Motor Club hold a very successful Auto Cross at Farnham where there were 37 entries from all over the North and midlands. The Avon Lounge trophy was won by Charlie Irwin of Castletroy county Tyron while the county Cavan winners were L O Reilly Ballyjamesduff and P Cahill also from Ballyjamesduff. The ladies section was won by D Yeates Dunboyne. There was an entry of thirty seven for the event held in pleasant dry conditions on the lands of Farnham Estate.
Dermot Smith Earlsvale Road and John O Connor team up to being us ‘Lough Gowna’s Lovely Shores’ written and arranged by Dermot Smith and ‘The Lakes and Vales of Breffni’ written by John with music by Father Torlac O Reilly. The Orchestra are the ‘Cavanaires’ most of whom are members of the well known local Navak Showband and include Gerry Graham tenor guitar Leo Ronan on bass guitar Bill McCusker on the piano and Dermot Smith on the Cordavox. The backing group are all girls and include Sheila McGinnity Brid Gallogly Nuala Bornemann Rita Higgins and Sally McKenna. The recording on the Emerald label was facilitated by John McCormack manager of Big Tom and the Mainliners who record on the same label. An initial run of 1,000 records are on release and available in all record shops in the area.
Cavan’s first ultra lounge bar is opened by Tommy F O Reilly in Killeshandra and will seat 200 patrons. Most nights Tommy entertains the crowds on his own but at the weekend all the top groups in the area are on stage. Tommy is 11 years in business in Killeshandra and the pub are holders of the County Ca van skittles titles and the Phoenix trophy for the last four years. J McGerty Carrigallen was the main contractor while Sean O Donohoe Dublin supplied the counter and bar fittings.
At the age of 21 Bernadette Devlin becomes the youngest ever woman to sit in Parliament at Westminster after winning the Mid Ulster By Election. Speaking after her election she said “I was elected by the oppressed people of Ulster and I will work for them”
Seamus De Faoite Secretary of the local organisation for the Gaelic League Ard Fheis presents the trophy for the ‘Best Window Display’ to Vera Gilchrest proprietor of Vera Brady’s Auburn House. The competition was sponsored by Cavan Chamber of Commerce.
Death of the very well known highly popular Patrick J Galligan Silchester Park Glenageary Dublin and formerly Bridge Street Cavan where he and the family were in business for many years. He was extremely popular in Cavan where he grew up and was a leading member of Cavan Slashers for many years being secretary of the club for some time. He won a senior championship medal with the Slashers when they beat Cornafean in the famous ‘hurricane’ final of 1941. He was the holder of a number of Ulster senior championship medals and was a sub on the 1945 All Ireland team surprisingly beaten by Cork in 1945. He later went to Dublin and founded his own business empire. He was a most influential and well known business man in Dun Laoire and was a director of ‘The Eastern Tourism Board’ Secretary Dun Laoire Borough Tourist Association and a founder member of Dun Laoire Chamber of Commerce and Dun Laoire Rotary Club. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Death of Susan McKiernan at the residence of her niece Mrs S Walsh Salthill. For many years the family ran a pub in Bridge Street until her retirement some years ago. She is survived by a brother and sister. Funeral took place in Dun Laore.
Sudden death of one of Cavan’s leading business men Michael Cully Bread and Bakery Main Street Arva. He was an outstanding Cornafean and Cavan footballer having the distinction of scoring seven goals against Fermanagh in an Ulster Junior championship game in 1942. He won several senior championships with Cornafean and was a founder member of Arva GFC in 1942 winning a senior league in their first season. He was extremely well known in greyhound racing circles and owned several class greyhounds and being a founder member of Cavan Coursing Club. He is survived by his wife Kathleen two brothers Barney Dental Surgeon Derry and Tom Auctioneer Arva two sisters Mrs Maria Lamb NT Dublin and Mrs Bridie McGinley London. The funeral from The Sacred Heart Church Arva was the largest ever seen in the area and burial later took place in Coronea cemetery.
“New style pongo in Central Hall Bridge Street on Saturday and Sunday nights. Las Vegas style outfit. Admission 6 pence with free game of pongo on door ticket.
May 16th 1969 Death of Major General Eric Dorman O Gowan Bellmont Forest Cootehill on Sunday last.
Leo J Sheridan the American Ambassador to Ireland unveils a plaque at the birthplace of General Phil Sheridan on the site of his ancestral home at Killinkere.
Bill O Donnell Insurance representative is selling his house ‘Avontda’ in Farnham Road named the Auctioneer is PJ O Reilly of O Reilly Taylor Tweedy Cavan.
Father PJ McManus reports that the fledgling Credit Union in Cavan now has 152 members and shares issued to the value of £2,200 and loans of £1500 extended to the members. An Educational Committee was formed to visit households in the town outlining the benefits of joining the Credit Union.
Cavan Boy Scout’s vacate the famous Den in Bridge Street and split their activity between the completes section of the new Den in Coleman Road and Saint Augustine’s Hall where they will hold their meetings. The recently formed Breffni Boys Band have taken over the hall which is now known as ‘The Central Hall’
Charles Haughey Minister for Finance is dubbed ‘Robin Hood’ as his Budget introduced in the Dail raises taxes for middle and upper earners while increasing tax relief and Social Welfare for the less well off. Complete freedom from tax for sculptures painters artists writers and composers resident in Ireland.
Death of Mary Lee Shankill Lower at the age of 87 at her residence. She was an extremely popular person and known for her unstinted generosity and hospitality. She enjoyed perfect health up to a short time ago. She was predeceased by her husband Michael . She is survived by her nephews nieces relatives neighbours and many friends. Father Des O Dowd officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Over 1,200 pupils from the Secondary and Primary Schools in the area take part in the annual Kilmore Diocesan Liturgical Festival in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. The Festival was under the direction of the founder of the festival Father ABC McGrath Musical Director Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. Father PJ McManus celebrated the Mass where Father Desmond O Dowd gave the sermon. The lessons were read by Brother Cassenius Principal De La Salle School. Later auditions were held in the Poor Clare Convent where Rev Sean Lavery Choirmaster Dalgan Park Navan was the examiner.
CYMS Billiards 1st round Tommy McKiernan beat Sean McManus Edward Smith beat Peter Sheridan Mickey Breslin beat Oliver Malone Paddy O Reilly beat Jackie Murphy Kieran Cullivan beat Maurice Brady . Junior Robbie Dunne beat Peter Burns.
Cavan Lawn Tennis Club Farnham Street 1969 President Rev GCA Millar BA Vice President Surgeon Bertie Cullen. Committee Jim Hearn Pat Mohan Cecil Tilson Mickey Breslin Ken Ruddock Sheila Cosgrove Mrs Bulmer Mrs Tommy Owens Hilda Fairbrother Miss S Quinn. Secretary George Fairbrother is anxious to recruit new members for this once exclusive club and you can ring him on Cavan 47 or 225.
Bill O Donnell Superintendent New Ireland Assurance transfers to a similar post in Arklow county Wicklow. He is made a presentation by his friends in the Insurance business of a suite of Waterford Cut Glass at an enjoyable function in the Ulster Arms. Pictured is WJ McSpadden Regional Manager Bill O Donnell W Lambert Inspector and Peggy Rehill New Ireland.
Social and presentation in the Ulster Arms to the very popular Michael Murray son of Michael and Brigid Murray Breffni Terrace who is emigrating. The event is being sponsored by Cavan Gaels on Friday 23rd May with music by Des Jenkins and his Orchestra. Admission 12/6.
May 23rd 1969 Great news for Cavan town as the Buchanan report outlines Cavan as the logical economic centre for Cavan Monaghan Longford and Leitrim. Cavan is one of four centres that should be earmarked for development because of it central location and infrastructure. The others are Castlebar Tralee and Letterkenny. If the recommendations are acted upon industry and jobs will be located in these centres and form the future development plan for investment in rural Ireland.
Phil Murray well known Cavan and Cavan Gael’s footballer is appointed to the sales staff of Jackson’s Main Ford dealers Cavan.
More than 200 pupils from the local Technical School take off on their annual outing to Sligo and Yeat’s country and Bundoran and the amusements in five luxury coaches supplied by Jacksons Garage. The trip was funded as usual by their saving scheme in the Post Office which is in existence and meant that the best of everything was provided for them on their day out.
Smyth and Company Balbriggan announce an extension to the textile factory in the Lake Field Swellan with a spokesman telling the Anglo Celt that the workmanship and skill of the Cavan girls is far away above their expectation and as the market expands world wide they will be taking on hundreds of more girls in Cavan.
Death of Michael ‘Mick’ Smith formerly the Courthouse in New York where he emigrated to in 1925 being home only twice and the last time was just two years ago. He was son of Joe and Mrs Smith nee McGurk and was educated locally in Cavan at the Boys School Creighan and later Cavan Technical School. He was an outstanding footballer in his youth lining out with Cavan Harps with whom he won a senior league medal in 1926 and acted as Secretary of the Club. He won a minor championship medal with Cavan Slashers in 1920. Like all the Smith family he was an outstanding handballer due no doubt to the proximity of the ball alley at the Presbytery. He won several Ulster Championship medals for Cavan and were just beaten by Roscommon in the 1925 All Ireland Final. He renewed acquaintances with old friends on his last visit home just two years ago. He is survived by his wife Winnie three brothers Peter Hughie and Barney Naas five sisters Sister Saint John Jersey City Winnie Nargi Rockwell New York and Kathleen Josey and Eileen Cavan.
Death of Garda John F Morgan Bawnboy at the age of 68. He was an outstanding footballer with Cavan and played in goals in the 1928 All Ireland defeat to Kildare. In the Ulster final his brothers Charley was in the Armagh goals while John F was outstanding for Cavan.
John Nallen Cavan Mayo and Galway inter county footballer leaves Ballyjamesduff and Cavan on promotion to the Ulster Bank in Limerick after six years sterling service to the community Castlerahan GFC and Cavan GAA. He led Castlerahan to the Senior Championship final in 1968. Played minor championship football for Mayo in 1948.Former member of the legendary Tuam Stars he missed out on two All Ireland titles with Mayo in 1950 and 1951 as he was working and playing in Galway- he played with Mayo the All Ireland champions at the opening of Breffni Park in 1952 crashing into his own man Paddy Irwin and sustaining three broken ribs. It was to be his good friend John Joe O Reilly’s last ever game for Cavan Incredibly he was back in Mayo and playing great football when Galway and his two Tuam star colleagues Sean Purcell and Frank Stockwell won the All Ireland in 1956.
Paddy O Reilly and Micheal Smyth promoters of the pop season at Cavan’s Town Hall are expecting to pack the venue for the visit of the world famous Freshmen managed by Oliver Barry. According to PJ Carroll in ‘Popsville’ the Freshmen’s latest single ‘She sings hymns out of tune’ is going be a huge hit.
May 30th 1969 Connolly’s Royal Pharmacy beside the Farnham Hotel announce the appointment of Phyl Brennan as Beauty Consultant specializing in skin hair and eye care. She has worked in Monaghan town and Roche’s Stores in Dublin.
The Fianna Fail ticket for the 1969 General Election is announced and includes Seamus Dolan Richard Black Cavan town and veteran politician and former minister Paddy Smith from Cootehill. Tom Fitzpatrick TD will represent Fine Gael John Tully Clann Na Poblachta while another popular local Tom O Connor is seeking a seat for Labour in Cavan.
Death of John Gaffney Saint Patrick’s Terrace after a long illness at the age of 52. Extremely popular John was quiet and decent who always obliged other people . For many years he worked in McCarren’s factory but in recent times was in charge of the farm and grooming the horses for show jumping events all over the country. He was an outstanding supporter of Cavan GAA and never missed a big game in Breffni Park Clones or Croke Park. He was a most popular quiet member of the community who worked unsociable hours in his love and preparation of the horses in McCarren’s stables. He is survived by his wife Maureen sons Eamonn and Sean daughters Rose Mary Patricia and Maureen three brothers Eddie in Dublin Christy and Pat in England. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Famous picture of Maura Maloney Choreographer Sister Mercy Producer and Maisie Magee Musical Director after Saint Felim’ s Hospital had swept the boards with their outstanding variety show in the Top of Breffni and the Player Will’s Trophy in Kilnacrott. Amazingly the Anglo Celt pay very little attention to the annual Tops of Breffni and coverage of the event is scant.
Death of Sister Mary Louis Gonzaga Barry a member of the Loreto College staff. Native of Kanturk in county Cork. She served in Gorey Rathfarnham and Dalkey before coming to Cavan in 1950. She celebrated her Golden Jubilee in August 1969. She was a grand niece of the first mother superior in Australia Mother Gonzaga Barry. She is survived by her brother Robert Barry Dublin and was aunt of Rev Anselem Barry OSB Glenstal Abbey and Sister Emmanuel Carmelite Order Ranelagh Dublin. Bishop Austin Quinn presided at the Requiem Mass in the College with burial in the College cemetery.
Death of Bernard Johnston Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 65 after a long illness at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. He served in the Irish Army for many years and later worked in McCarren’s Factory. He is survived by his wife Renee one son Patrick Kilnaleck three daughters Mrs J Rennicks Kilnaleck Angela Johnston Kilnaleck and Berta Smith England three brothers John Dominick and Frank two sisters Mrs L Cosgrove Emmett Place and Mrs N McMahon Lincoln England. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral removal and Mass in Saint Patrick’s Church Kilnaleck celebrated by Very Rev Patrick Canon Gaffney PP VF Crosserlough with burial later in Kill cemetery.
Fourth year students from Saint Patrick’s College on extensive historical tour of Boyne Valley conducted by Father Augustine Leydon and Dan Gallogly. The students visited Melifont Abbey and New Grange before stopping off at Bough Killinkere to view the homestead of General Phil Sheridan where a plaque was recently unveiled by the American Ambassador to Ireland.
Pictured at the presentation to Oliver Higgins and Michael Murray sponsored by Killygarry and Cavan Gaels are Patrick P Cahill Chairman Cavan Gaels Oliver Higgins and Michael Murray both employees of The Anglo Celt who are emigrating to Australia and Eugene Monaghan Secretary Cavan Gaels.
Cavan Sub Machine Gun Champions 1969 Pictured are Corporal J Mullaly Kilnaleck Lt George V Malone individual winner Corporal JP Little Denn and Private John McMahon Ballinagh 3rd individual.
June 6th 1969 Biggest field since 1949 as 373 candidates seek 143 seat and election to 19th Dail. Cormac Breslin Ceann Comhairle is returned automatically. Among the local well known runners are Tom Fitzpatrick TD John Tully TD Tom O Connor Labour J Caffrey Labour and well known local printer Richard Black who is running for Fianna Fail.
Seamus Fay Drumconnick well known local lilter wins the All Ireland lilting competition in Cashel. He first won the title back in 1959 in Thurles.
Phyllis McQuillan BA H Dip Highfield Road at the untimely age of 27. Native of Drumavaddy she was only married to John McQuillan well known hardware specialist in Provider’s for less than two years. Native of Drumavaddy she was a Secondary School teacher in the Royal School and worked also in the Comprehensive School in Cootehill and the Poor Clare Convent in Ballyjamesduff. She was educated at Ardkill and Crubany National School and won scholarships to Loreto where she excelled as the leading pupil in the school. She later won a scholarship to UCD where she took her BA and later her HDip. The pupils of the Royal School College lined the path to her grave in a memorable guard of honour. She is survived by her husband John and family in Drumavaddy. Father Des O Dowd was the chief celebrant at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial in Drumavaddy.
Death of Michael Nulty Glasdrummond Poles . He was chairman Poles CO Op and a member of same since 1950. He was brother of Rev P Nulty CSSP Philippines and brother of Mrs M Farrell Knockbride Mrs B Kelly Belfast and Mrs S Gentoski USA and Mrs S Roholm USA. Funeral took place from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Teresa Brady at the age of 75. Her husband died three years ago. She is survived by her sons Patrick John Thomas Hugh P and Eamonn two daughters Kathleen and Rita. Father Des O Dowd officiated at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery .
Three luxury coaches supplied by Maurice Jackson bring the pupils of the De La Salle on their annual outing to Dublin in brilliant sunny conditions. Their first port of call was to the Zoo and later they sampled the pleasures of one of Ireland’s leading seas side resorts when they visited Bray in county Wicklow. Brother Casenus Principal of the De La Salle Cavan accompanied the pupils.
Sean Walsh well known Cavan and Wolfe Tone Street resident and long distance swimmer plans to swim Lough Ness and Lough Lomond on his forthcoming trip to Scotland.
County Cavan GAA Sport’s in Breffni Park sponsored by Cavan County Board is the brainchild of Chairman TP O Reilly who is presenting the TP O Reilly trophy to the winning team. There will be athletics at all distances and many gaelic skill competitions.
Michael Gilheaney BCom is elected President of Saint Patrick’s College Union at their AGM In Saint Patrick’s College. Pictured is Very Rev Terence McManus President Saint Patrick’s College Patsy Lee Professor Saint Patrick’s College Dr Bertie Cullen Past President P McDonald BE Past President Bishop Austin Quinn and Father Ray Brady Secretary of the Union. Earlier well known RTE broadcaster Micheal O Hehir gave a lecture on Total Abstinence to the students union and staff assembled.
June 13th 1969 Father Anthony Kevin Smith O Praem is elected Abbott of Kilnacrott. He was formerly President of Saint Norbert’s College and succeeds the late Father Felim Colwell who died at Christmas. Father Smith is forty years of age and is son of Bridget and the late James Smith Corwina Mountnuggent He was educated at Garrysillagh NS Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and The Holy Trinity Abbey Kilnacrott. He was ordained in Kilnacrott in June 1955 by the Bishop of Kilmore Bishop Quinn. In 1959 he was appointed Prior and in 1966 President of Saint Felim’s College. He is brother of Garda W Smith Kilkenny and James and Owen Smith Mountnuggent and Maureen Carnock Stranraer Scotland.
James Galvin aged 86 uncle of Bill Galvin Cavan Post Office is pictured on a visit to Bill and Lily Galvin Drumnavanagh. He is a personal friend of the Archbishop of Liverpool. Pictured are Bill Galvin James Galvin and Bill Galvin. James emigrated to London in 1901 from the Westmeath Offaly Border and was Superintendent North London District Postal Services . He is the holder of a Papal honour and has done much to foster and promote Catholicism in London.
Death of Ben Gaffney former licensed vintner Upper Main Street at the residence of his brother JJ in Crosserlough. Man of immense build and Christian charity Ben was a regular at the 8 am daily Mass in the Cathedral and opened his shop with the shout each day ‘It’s a great day for Ireland’ no matter what the weather or the season. Ben was a staunch Republican and took a very active part in the War of Independence later taking the Republican side in the Civil War. He treated friend and foe with great enthusiasm and good humour. He was in business in the era of the poverty stricken ‘Half Acre and dispensed his grocery and provisions with great fairness and charity. If they could not pay at least they could pray for him. He was an outstanding member of Cavan Slashers and played in the senior championship with the Club and later played Junior county football for Cavan. He never missed a big game in either Breffni Park or Croke Park and witnessed all of Cavan’s All Ireland triumphs apart from 1947 when he hosted one of the biggest crowds in Cavan town with hundreds from Crosskeys making the journey to Ben’s pub to listen to the game. Famous footballing family he was an uncle of Hubert Gaffney the famous Cavan footballer of the 1950s and well known Dublin chemist. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Matthew’s Church Drumavaddy with burial in Saint Mary’s cemetery Crosserlough. He is survived by his brother John Joe and nephews nieces relatives and many friends.
Martin Crowe eighteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Joe Crowe ‘Dew Drop Inn’ is rescued from drowning in Annagh Lake where Marin a non swimmer ventured out over his depth only to be plucked from the water and safety by well known local Navak showband lead singer Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll. He did not require any medical treatment. Hundreds throng the shores of Annagh Lake with youngsters without transport using the American system of ‘thumbing a lift’ to the Sunkist shores of Cavan’s favourite swimming spot.
The Belgian students are back on holidays and working on the still incomplete Scout Den at Coleman Road. The remaining part of the roof is now being affixed while work continues with installing the flooring inside the Den. Optimists are predicting that the work could be complete by September 1969 but this is highly unlikely.
“Flats to let Farnham Street Cavan. Fully furnished sitting room kitchen bathroom and two bedrooms. Contact Kathleen Murray at Cavan 219”
Glorious day for first ever Cavan GAA sports day at Breffni Park with temperatures soaring into the 80s. Twenty one clubs 348 competitors but very small attendance. Cootehill were far away the dominant club and won both the men and women’s team event becoming the first holders of the TP O Reilly trophy and the PJ Duke Cup for best relay teams. 440 yards S Cassidy Swanlinbar one mile Jim Cochrane Cootehill in a time of 4:15:05 100 yards Hughie McInerney Redhills in an impressive 10.9 seconds 880 yards Sean Cassidy Swanlinbar 2:12:06 with Jim Cochrane and Steve Duggan in close attention. 220 yards S Cassidy Swanlinbar 2nd Niall O Brien Killygarry 3rd Joey O Keeffe Drumalee. 220 yards Ladie’s Ann Goodman Drumalee. 4*220 yards Relay 1st Cootehill 2nd Drumalee and 3rd Cornafean in 2 minutes:14 seconds.
Against stiff opposition the newly reformed Breffni Boy’s Band are places second at the International Band Festival in Monaghan .Pictured are the band with band master John Donohoe.
June 20th 1969 Cavan Constituency 3 seats nine candidates. Total valid poll 30,278 quota 7,466. First Count Tom Fitzpatrick Fine Gael 7,092 Paddy Smith Fianna Fail 6,380 Seamus Dolan Fianna Fail 3,563 Paddy O Reilly Murmod Fine Gael 3,548 John Tully Independent Republican 3,123 Richard Black Fianna Fail 2,212 Anderson T Fine Gael 2,194 J H Caffrey Labour 1,255 and Tom O Connor Labour 495. Tom Fitzpatrick Fine Gael Paddy Smith Fianna Fail and Paddy O Reilly Murmod Virginia Fine Gael were later elected with John Tully Independent Republican and former TD for the defunct Clann Na Poblachta losing his Dail seat.
State of the Parties as the Anglo Celt went to press. Fianna Fail 52 Fine Gael 34 and Labour 12. Labour lose heavily in every constituency outside Dublin. Jack Lynch and Fianna Fail likely to retain power with projected 75 seats. Big turn out in Cavan as late voters swarm to the polls after tea.
Ordinations at Cavan Cathedral include Father Leo O Reilly son of T O Reilly and the late Mrs O Reilly nee Smith Kilconny Belturbet. Rev Eamonn Bredin son of Mr and Mrs H Bredin Rossinver county Leitrim and Rev Dam Sheridan son of Mr and Mrs J ~Sheridan ~Glangevlin county Cavan.
Death of Margaret Mee Inishmore Butlersbridge . Member of a very popular distinguished family. Her husband died a few years ago.. She is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Mee Harriet and Hilda and one sister Mrs Willie Pratt Toneymore.
De La Salle Sports Noel Galligan’s team win the Connolly Cup while Charlie McDowell’s team win the Junior Cup at a very enjoyable sport’s day in Breffni Park with a good crowd of parents and families in attendance. Mixed Race 1st Jimmy Fox and Seamus Fox 100 yards Clyde Jenkins Obstacle Race Gerry Smith 100 yards 12-13 Michael Lyng Slow Bicycle Race JJ Conaty Relay 11-12 Bran Cullen Patrick Brady T O Connor and Johnny McCormack 100 yards 11-12 Brian Cullen 2nd Jimmy Fox 3rd Terry O Connor. 80 yards 10-11 for Richard Black Cup Fergus Costello S O Keeffe and Gerry Higgins. Father and Son Jack Brady and Philip Brady . Relay 13+ D Barrett D Kennedy T Johnston and Gerry O Keeffe.
“Business as usual Andrew Breslin Car Hire Main Street Cavan 42 Pearse Street Dublin Quay Street Sligo O Connell Street Athlone Park Street Dundalk and Market Square Bailieboro.
Voluntary labour continues to pour in for the building of the Scout Den at Coleman Road with Maynooth students Frankie Dolan famous Cavan footballer and Brian Smith Drumalee among the twelve hard working young men.
Long dry spell ends with many farmers failing to save their cocked hay and most of the grass cut still not touched.
Death of Frank O Rourke Tullac Mongan at the age4 of 52. He was in poor health for a number of years. Native of Ballinagh he is survived by his wife Nancy. There was a good representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Among those winning Scholarships to Saint Patrick’s College are Philip McMyler Cathedral Road Noel Reilly Ashe Street Martin Cosgrove ‘The Meadow’ Keadue Lane.
Eithne Reilly is placed first in Dublin Corporation exams and Meath County Council entrance examinations. Eithne is pictured with the other successful pupils of Loreto Commercial Course Cait Coyle 2nd in Cavan County Council Marie Goodman 3rd in Cavan County Council Margaret McPhillips 1st in Cavan County Council and Meabh Elliott 3rd Meath County Council 6th Cavan County Council and offered a place with Dublin Corporation and ESB.
Anna lee’s Showband from Ballyhaise are looking for a new Manager and new Lead Singer. They will play Cavan Carnival on the first Sunday of the event in July.
Cavan are very unimpressive in their 1-9 to 2-4 victory over Fermanagh in the first round of the Ulster Championship in Irvinstown. Cavan now play a very strong Derry side in the Ulster Semi Final at Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones on Sunday June 29th with Eamonn Gaffney commenting ‘Hope Springs Eternal’!
June 27th 1969 Frances Donegan 23years old 3rd daughter of Inspector Sam and Mary Donegan Highfield Road is the Voice for Ireland’s first talking clock which will let you know the time within ten second of ringing up. She won the position from 300 specially chosen candidates for clarity and modulation of voice. When the Department of Posts and Telegraphs discontinued the service thirty years later they calculated that they made a nett profit of £16 million and made Frances a special Millennium presentation to mark the end of an era.
Fourteen year old Kathleen Leddy wins the Laird Cup and All Ireland title at the All Ireland Junior Ballad competition at Drumshanbo’s An Tostal 1969.
Charles Haughey new Minister for Finance that the half crown will cease to be legal tender from the first of January 1970 becoming the third coin to be axed in Ireland’s preparation for the new decimal currency.
Wesley Anderson a native of Arva and linotype .operator at Cavan’s Anglo Celt son of Mr and Mrs Jack Anderson Derrylane Arva is the official starter at the Royal School Sports held at Kilnavara. Senior Boy’s Championship H Williams 2nd A Smith 3rd C Morrow. Intermediate Boys 1st J Kane 2nd N Harten 3rd tie W Stewart and Winston Bennett. Junior Boys J Graham 2nd B Graham 3rd A Acheson. Senior Ladies E Cunniffe 2nd B Cunniffe and 3rd K Irwin. Intermediate Girls A Stronge 2nd J Vance 3rd A Armstrong. Junior Girls 1st S Byers 2nd W Goodwin and 3rd H McMullen. Senior Mile H Cunniffe intermediate mile J Kane. Senior Shot A Smith Intermediate Shot Winston Bennett. Junior overall for the McNally Cup tie S Byers and A Stronge. Senior Girl’s overall for Past Pupils Cup E Cunniffe who also won the senior ladies 880 yards.
New £400,000 Grade A ‘Lough Oughter Hotel (sketch) for Rann/Lough Oughter to be opened in Autumn 1970 and is being promoted by AR Thompson and Partners Belfast. The hotel will consist of 50 twin bedrooms with shower and bathroom 40 villas accommodating up to eight people each adjacent to the hotel and on the shores of Ireland’s leading coarse fishing centre. Modest Conference facilities with accommodation for 200 are being provided including facilities for translation with the very latest visual and audio aids. An outdoor swimming pool is included in the plans and the hotel will be open all the year round.
Sudden and untimely death of retired Garda William ‘Bill’ Gaffey at the age of 65 at Lisdarn Hospital. He was a native of Ballydangan Ballinasloe and just retired two years ago from active service after 43 years in the Garda. He served in Cootehill Ballybay and Monaghan before coming to Cavan 26 years ago. Bill was so popular during his time in Cavan that a special presentation was made to him on the occasion of his retirement. He was a kind decent honorable man who enjoyed the trust and respect of all. He was a gifted gardener and horticulturist and all his vegetables were grown from his own garden. One of Cavan’s strongest and hardest working me Bill thought nothing of digging out a side of a hill for hours on end and cultivated a couple of hillside sites in the town selling his high class produce to local shops. He had an immense appetite and was known for his great good humour and industry riding his bicycle right up to his last illness. He is survived by his wife Rose Anne son Garda Patrick Gaffey Greystones and Martin Saint Mary’s College Dundalk. He was brother of John San Francisco Agnes Gaffney San Francisco Mrs Mary Keane San Francisco and uncle of Rev Kevin Gaffney Rev James Gaffney and Rev M Keane. Bill was a brother of the late Michael Gaffey former Chief of Police San Francisco There was a large and representative attendance at the removal on Sunday evening and funeral from the Cathedral on Monday to Killygarry cemetery where his former Garda colleagues formed a guard of honour and carried the coffin to its final resting place.
Sean Walsh 19 Wolfe Tone Street is hailed a hero as he swims Lough Lomond two ways a distance of seven miles in 2 hours and 45 minutes during his recent tri to Scotland. Sean later described the conditions as deplorable which makes his feat all the more noteworthy.
Mr A O Rorke Farnham Street Kathleen Maguire and Kathleen Maguire Church Street draw ‘Pestrano’ in the Irish Sweeps Derby to be run at the Curragh on Saturday. The lucky seller was Phil and Nellie Gargan of the ‘Ritz Bar’ Church Street.
Convent School on trip to Dublin taking in the Zoo and Bettystown are accompanied by Eithne Maguire NT and Mary McGoldrick NT on an enjoyable trip on a glorious summer’s day.
The final state of the Parties after the election to the 19th Dail reads Fianna Fail 75 Fine Gael 50 Labour 18 and Independent 1. Paddy O Reilly John F Conlan Fine Gael and Independent W Fox are the new names in Cavan Monaghan . It is expected that three names will go forward for election as Taoiseach Jack Lynch Fianna Fail Liam Cosgrove Fine Gael and Brendan Corish of Labour with Jack Lynch expected to form the next Government.
County Cavan Golf Club celebrates its 75th Birthday with a series of tournaments and competition sponsored by local organisations and companies. Born out of Politics County Cavan is the oldest inland golf course in Ireland. It was first started by Francis Lough British Lord Lieutenant for County Cavan at Killynebber just beside his residence at Killynebber House in 1894. Member of Parliament and later joined the British Government as cabinet member representing the Liberal Party He was brother of Matthew Lough who owned Cavan’s biggest business at the County Cavan Stores. The first committee were Arthur Lough LCP Smith Solicitor HP Kennedy Solicitor later MP for County Cavan William Finlay Joseph Gannon ET O Hanlon and John F O Hanlon. The Club moved to bigger and more spacious accommodation at Drumelis in 1920 with a loan of £650 guaranteed by LCP Smith Andrew McCarren A W Gordon Henry McCauley FP Kennedy Solicitor Dr Bertie Cullen and John F O Hanlon. The new course was splendidly laid out by Rev Mr McMorrow later head of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The land was leased from Lord Farnham himself a keen eight handicap golfer for £110 for the year with Lord Farnham paying £55 for the grazing rights to the course. The first professional at Killynebber was ‘Red Jem’ Lawlor who was an uncle of the present Professional the legendary Phil Lawlor who took over from his uncle when the Club came to Drumelis. The present committee are President Dr BT Cullen Captain Seamus Fox Secretary John Brady Assistant Secretary Dermot Morgan Treasurer Tom Hickey . Committee Karl Bornemann Phil Cullivan Brendan Jenkins Leo McDonald Noel Martin WP O Hanlon Danny O Kelly and Dr FPE Smith. Ladie’s President Maura Cullen Captain Mary McCarthy Treasurer Kathleen Brady . Committee Mrs Liam Bogue Dolie Brady Margaret English Kitty Jenkins Maisie Magee Ann McEneneaney Eileen Maloney Maura Maloney Kathleen Morgan and Una Smith.
July 4th 1969 Jack Lynch is elected Taoiseach by Dail Eireann on a vote of 74-66. The other contenders were Liam Cosgrove Fine Gael and Brendan Corish of Labour. After receiving his seal of office from President De Velera the following cabinet was appointed Tanaiste and Minister for Health Erskine Childers Agriculture Niall Blayney Social Welfare and Local Government Kevin Boland Justice Micheal O Morain Finance Charles J Haughey Transport and Power Brian Lenihan Labour Joe Brennan Industry and Commerce George Colley Lands Sean Flanagan Defence Jim Gibbons Posts and Telegraphs Patrick J Lalor and Education Padraic Faulkner.
Dermot McCarthy Cavan County Manager and well known supporter of the Fianna Fail Party is appointed a member of the Mass Radiography Board by the Minister for Health.
More tragedy for popular Cavan hardware manager in Provider’s John McQuillan as his father dies suddenly while watching the Cavan V Derry Ulster Semi Final in Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones at the age of 82. He collapsed while watching the game and when brought to Saint Tiernach’s School he was pronounced dead by a doctor. He leaves a wife four sons and three daughters. John McQuillan’s wife died only six weeks ago.
Some of the machinery arriving from Switzerland in Smyth’s new factory in the Lake Field weighs over 5 ½ ton and a new extension is now being built to house the equipment and the new staff expected to be appointed shortly.
Death of John McDowell Termofeckin and formerly of Breffni Terrace after a long illness at the Cottage Hospital Termofeckin . He served in the British Army in India in 1907 and fought in the front line in World War 1 stationed in France. His wife died some years ago. He is survived by his sons Charles Dundalk and daughter Kathleen Termofeckin and one brother Ben in Mons Terrace.
Never venturing beyond mediocrity a 56th minute point by Sean O Connell gave Derry a much deserved 2-3 to 0-9 draw against a woeful Cavan side in the Ulster semi final at Clones. Derry dominated midfield and their forwards threw away chance after chance to give Cavan an undeserved second crack at the title. Cavan led by 1-1 to 0-3 at half time. Neither team on this form will go any further in this year’s championship. Brendan Donohoe was outstanding in the Cavan rearguard and he received adequate support from Enda McGowan Gabriel Kelly Hughie Newman tried hard in a beaten centre field while Steve Duggan Gene Cusack and sub Charlie Gallagher were the best of forward line who never got the supply to show their talent.
Kathleen Brady wins the Lady President’s Maura Cullen’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with Mrs RB Hickey winning the special prize and Muriel Doherty Best Gross.
Many prophets of doom line up to predict a very poor outlook for Cavan Carnival which is due to kick off on the 11th July and finish on the 10th August. The line up includes The Mighty Avons Annalees Joe Dolan and the Drifters and Tony Kenny and the Sands.
A charge against Cyril Duffy well known Cavan mechanic and hackney driver for dangerous driving of a motor car and being intoxicated at the scene in College Street when apprehended by Garda Danny Thomas on April 17th 1969 is dismissed by Justice Sam Shaw at Cavan District Court. George V Maloney appeared for Cyril Duffy while Superintendent McNally prosecuted.
Drumalee Camogie team travelled to Castletara to play Ballinagh in a camogie challenge and emerged winners 3-1 to 2-0 with Ballinagh leading at the interval by 2-0 to 1-0. Not one name on either side is mentioned.
The tricolor is raised high over County Cavan Golf Club as the Club celebrate their Open Week and Seventy Fifth Birthday welcoming golfers from all over Ireland.
Cavan Girl’s Club which is affiliated to the Cavan Branch Legion of Mary begins its summer season with a retreat in the Holy Rosary Covent Killeshandra a picnic to Killykeen where Mel Doherty Dermot Smith and Bill Henry entertained the girls with music and yarns. They recently drew with Cavan CYMS at Question Time where Bill Henry was the Question Master. Father Des O Dowd will lecture the Club on the importance of Temperance and the advantages of joining the Credit Union at Saint Augustine’s Hall. During the summer the girls will be coached by Patsy Lee in the finer arts of basketball and gymnastics. The Club recently donated £20 to Gorta for the Freedom from Hunger campaign.
Cavan Motor Club Treasure Hunt 1st Mervyn Johnston 2nd John Wood Oldcastle 3rd Brian Hickey.
With Father PJ McManus President taking a well earned rest Tom Hickey announces that the membership of the organisation in Cavan is now over the 200 mark.
Golden Pelicans for Pat Sharkey Drumalee Vincent Walsh Con O Dwyer Drumnavanagh Richard Black Farnham Road Benny Hickey Cathedral Road and Charlie Leddy 49 College Street Cavan.
Death of my Grand Aunt Mother Angela Maloney CSI late of 58 Main Street Pound Archway at Saint Hugh’s Convent Cleethorps Lincoln in her 90th year. She was 69 years in religion. She taught at Saint Joseph’s School Hanwell London for 44 years before being appointed Mother Provincial from 1947-1952. She was later appointed Mother Superior Saint Hugh’s in Cleethorps. She was a sister of Mary Josephine Smyth 60 Main Street Cavan and the late George Maloney Pound Archway and Margaret Green Mullingar.
July 11th 1969 Restoration work carried out on Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry at a cost of £5,000 is officially blessed and opened by Bishop Austin Quinn who was the chief celebrant of the Votive Mass with Father PJ Gargan preaching the Homily. Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry was built by the people of the area and opened in 1867 costing £1,300. The Church was dedicated on the 2nd February 1868 by Bishop Conaty and the old Stragelliffe Church turned into a school. The land for the Church was given by Major Saunderson who took the land from his tenants James Lawlor and Patrick Lee his tenants. The sand and stone left over was used by the parishioners to build pathways to the Church. The sand was drawn from Murray’s Pits Killygarry while the stone was hauled by horse and cart from Pullamore and Drumelis Quarries. The statues stations of the cross were all donated by local people and the magnificent stained glass windows were donated and installed in 1926. Great credit is due to local Architect Phil Cullivan for his design and scope and breath of imagination in designing the improvements and alterations for the renovations while Mr and Mrs Tom O Connor donated a field for the development of the site. No man did more than the late great Andy Breslin to ensure that this day would dawn. His enthusiasm generosity and energy were infectious and when others doubted Andy reassured and smoothed the path. He was on first name terms with all the voluntary help and led from the front with his energy and enthusiasm for this great project which Father Gargan hoped would be a monument to one so great and so generous to the people of his own community. The Epistle of the Mass was read by Brian O Mahony while ABC McGrath and the Cathedral Choir supplied the sacred music for one of the great liturgical occasions in Killygarry history.
Down the Ulster and All Ireland Champions are awesome as they cruise into the Ulster Final crushing Monaghan 2-15 to 1-07 at Saint Tiernach’s Park in Clones. Down will now play the winners of Cavan and Derry who meet in the semi final replay at Saint Tiernach’s Park next Sunday.
Cavan Carnival Committee 1969 Chairman Danny McHugh Vice Chairman Eddie Quinn Treasurer Michael Geoghegan Secretary Micheal Smyth Assistant Secretary Eamonn Gaffney Auditor Brian Coleman. Committee Jack O Reilly John O Rourke UDC Paddy O Reilly Jim Scanlon John Walsh Paddy McNamara Maurice Jackson UDC Gerry Maguire M Smith Saint Phelim’s Place Tommy Kenny Paddy Graham Kevin Kilduff Matt Donnelly Paddy ‘Rock and Roll’ Reilly Paddy Dunne Jack Galligan and Paddy McCarthy. Dancing 9-1 admission all dances 8/-. Origins and History of Cavan Town are detailed in Carnival press release.
July 18th 1969 Paddy Reilly Garage Proprietor and Clann Na Poblacht is elected Chairman of Cavan County Council. He succeeds the ageless Patrick Smith Cootehill.
Frances Sullivan youngest daughter of Doctor John F and Kathleen Sullivan Church Street qualifies as a physical education teacher at Sion Hill Blackrock Dublin. Frances is teaching in the Poor Clare Convent Cavan and the Poor Clare Convent Ballyjamesduff.
Nicky Smith son of Dr FPE Smith and Una Smith Nee McMullin qualifies as an Architect at UCD where he starred in sport winning ‘blues’ for boxing and swimming. The big hearted Nicky celebrated in typical style setting a new course record of 69 at County Cavan Golf Club and not even winning a prize for his trouble. On Monday morning Nicky flew out from Shannon en route to New York to take up a three month work experience with a world famous firm of Architects.
Man’s greatest adventure commences as Neill Armstrong Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins blast off in Apollo 11 en route to the moon where the Eagle is due to land on Sunday night with Neill Armstrong 38 year old Mission Commander due to be mankind’s first man to walk on the moon. The pilot of the Eagle 39 year old Buzz Aldrin will emerge next as Michael Collins 38 Command Module Pilot orbits overhead. They had a perfect take off from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday and carry the hopes and prayers of the whole world on man’s greatest adventure.
Jennifer Little daughter of Walter and Mary Lisdarn Cavan gets her wings as an Aer Lingus hostess. She was educated at Cavan Number 1 the Poor Clare Convent Alexander College and worked for a number of years in J Arthur Guinness
Rev Doctor George Simms Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland is appointed Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland at the Protestant Synod of Bishops.
Tragic death of Henry Kernaghan while felling trees at Farnham . Native of Monaghan he was well known in the Cavan town area. He was working on a large tree felling exercise at Farnham Estate when critically injured shouting to his colleagues to ‘fetch a priest and a doctor’ on June 14th last he later was transferred to Cavan Surgical Hospital but died one month later on June 14th of injures to his brain incurred in the accident. He is survived by his wife Alice two daughters Kay and Patricia one brother Tommy four sisters Mrs S Kay England Mrs K Donnolly Carrickmacross Mrs K McPhillips and Mary Kernaghan Monaghan relatives and friends. There was a representative crowd at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Lathlurcan cemetery Monaghan. Father Des O Dowd officiated.
Death of Katie Kelly Swellan Lower at her residence at the age of 75 after a very short illness. She was predeceased by her husband Tom eight years ago. Highly popular she was a very old resident and known for her welcoming nature and outstanding Christian charity and hospitality. She is survived by her sons Paddy and Tommy and one daughter Christina two sisters Mrs J Boylan Tullac Mongan and Mrs J Roden Rugby Warwickshire.. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery where Father De O Dowd officiated..
Death of one of Cavan’s best known business men Bernard ‘Barney O’ Reilly late of Bridge Street ‘McCaul’s ‘ at his residence Howth Road Dublin. He was a very respected business man and carried out an extensive trade from his well kept premises in Bridge Street. .
Students at Cavan Technical School sit the Intermediate examination for the very first time pictured
Cavan Girls Club on monthly picnic to Killykeen engage in all the outdoor games in dry sunny weather.
Death of Margaret Keyes Owen Roe at the age of 48 at Lisdarn Hospital. She was a native of Farnham and the family were well known highly respected members of the community. Welcome and hospitality always on the mat. She was married to a man giant Paddy Keyes who specialized in felling trees and al sorts of difficult strength sapping outdoor work for which thee was very little financial return. His mode of conveyance was a horse and cart and he kept the horse in the front garden of the house where there was ample fodder. She is survived by her husband Patrick sons Dennis and Patrick and daughters Valerie and Maria. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral and removal from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Old Cavan Barracks once occupied by the RIC and later taken over by the new Garda force in 1921 is condemned as not fit for purpose and is hurriedly evacuated be the force who recently bought Barney Corr’s opposite the Brothers School as their new headquarters. These premises are temporarily being occupied by the Department of Agriculture who are moving shortly to a state of the art premises formerly known as Mullery’s Garage and owned by Mighty Avons Showband drummer Brian Finlay Farnham Street. In the meantime the Garda have taken up temporary accommodation in Paddy King’s 87 Main Street.
On his first visit home from the USA since he left these shores 41 years ago is John P Martin Cloverhill. He was a mechanic in Gordon’s Garage and later worked in Mullery’s Garage in Town Hall Street. He emigrated in 1928 and had a distinguished service with the American Army during World War 2.
Famous photograph of the first CYMS outing to Butlin’s Holiday Camp Mosney county Meath as the passengers assemble for the bus at 9:30 on a dry but showery Sunday.
Joseph Bigger Nationalist MP for Cavan plaque will be presented to Kilmainham Jail by the McCracken family Belfast.
German students not here to build the Scout Den but for three weeks course in learning English. They are staying with local families in the area and the visit will be reciprocated by the Cavan natives visiting Germany later in the summer.
Wall to wall coverage of the 75th Anniversary celebrations at County Cavan Golf Club where over 700 competitors took part from 49 club in Ireland England Scotland and USA. Eight glorious days of dawn to dusk sunshine favoured the open week which was hosted by Cavan Golf Club led by genial local business man Seamus Fox who is Captain of the Club this year and features in a record number of photographs in this issue. Results Hibernian Insurance Eighteen Hole 1st Victor Millar 2nd Phil Cullivan and 3rd J McAlernan all County Cavan Golf Club. Guinness Open Fourball John Tidd and John McKiernan Belturbet 7 up. Brady Brothers Ladies 18 Hole 1st Muriel Doherty 2nd Una Smith 3rd Carmel McDonald all County Cavan. McCarren and Company Nine Hole Singles V Par P McMyler Dermot Morgan and 3rd J Murphy all County Cavan. Tractamotors Scotch Foursomes Phil Lawlor and Phil Donohoe County Cavan J Dungannon and F McCaughan Enniskillen Golf Club. Cavan Mineral Water Nine Hole Stroke J Ronnie Cooke Clones Fiona Smith Cavan and Dessie Donohoe Cavan. Player Wills Open Mixed Foursomes J McAlernan Cavan and Harry Bates Belturbet. Best Gross John Lennon and Margaret English. Anglo Celt 18 Hole 1st Jim Beirne (5) 3 and 2 up 2nd Father Pat Brady (16) 3rd Mick McCarthy (14). Ulster Bank Men’s Fourball 1st Niall Walsh (9) Strabane and C Walsh Belturbet. Bowmaker Men’s 18 Hole Stableford 1st PJ Quinn (17) Cavan 2nd Nicky Smith (6) 63 nett and new course record of 69. Best Gross D Maguire Clones playing off 5 and scoring 74. There were 98 entries for this Blue Ribbon event.
Cavan Motor Club Treasure Hunt 1st Mervyn Johnston 2nd Vincent Walsh Oldcastle and 3rd Brian Hickey Cathedral Road Cavan.
Castlerahan hammer a small poor and miserable De La Salle team 3-10 to 0-2 in the Urban Schools League Final at Breffni Park. Gerry Bradley Ballyhaise Chairman of the Cavan School’s League presented the trophy to the winning captain P Cullivan after the game. Tony Brady T Cosgrove S Brady S Kiernan T Farrelly S Murray T Kerrigan O Dwyer P Cullivan captain and Terry Keogan impressed for Castlerahan. Not one De La Salle player mentioned in the report. Templeport win the Rural League for the first time beating Kilmore in the final.
Cavan defeat Derry 1-8 to 0-6 in the Ulster semi final replay at Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones to qualify for a tilt at the All Ireland Champions Down in the Ulster Final at Casement Park at the end of July. Derry dominated once again but could not use the possession supplied by their dominant centre field. Cavan were on the ropes several times during the hour and should have been beaten but as the game wore on Cavan became more and more confident and ran out the stronger team. This time Tom Lynch put the shackles on Derry danger man Mickey Niblock and Ray Carolan and Hughie Newman got stronger and more dominant as the game progressed. Steve Duggan and Gene Cusack were fast accurate forwards that worried a pedestrian Derry defence when they ran at them particularly in the second half. Cavan led by 1-5 to 0-5 at half time.
Irish Independent Dublin 5 AM Monday July 2nd 1969 Neil Armstrong Commander of the Lunar Module ‘Eagle’ at 4 am Irish time this morning became the first man to walk on the moon’s crusted surface. Armstrong’s first words back to earth were “That is a small step for man but a giant leap for mankind” He began a description of his own footsteps in the small sandy particles under his feet saying “there seems no difficulty moving around”. Earlier at 9:17 pm on Sunday night Edward ‘Buzz’ Aldrin had landed on the moon’s surface watched by a world wide audience of millions. The landing could have ended in disaster as the computerized landing site was littered with rocks on the chosen site The Sea Of Tranquility. Armstrong grabbed control of the ship and headed to a level site almost four miles from the projected landing site.It cut the available fuel short and as it landed Eagle had only 49 seconds of rocket fuel left. After landing on the moon the astronauts ate breakfast and put on their space walking suits. Thomas Payne Director of NASA hailed the achievement and said that in the future space travel would become as popular as air travel and man will establish places of abode and colonies in space. Pope Paul VI speaking from his summer residence of Castlegondolfo outside of Rome greeted news of the lunar landing exclaiming “Glory to God in the Highest Heavens and Peace on Earth to Men Of Goodwill”
As Joe Dolan’s ‘Make Me an Island’ enters the British Top Twenty at Number 19 Gabriel Kelly makes a presentation to the Mullingar star at his record breaking appearance at Cavan Carnival on Tuesday night. Danny McHugh Chairman of the very successful Carnival is pictured with Joe and Gabriel. Phil Fitzpatrick Eamonn ‘Frosty’ Donohoe and the Serenaders play the Carnival next Sunday night. Buses from the Imperial Hotel every 15 minutes and no pass outs after midnight. Admission 8/-.
Oakvale Service Station scoops the overall prize in the Shell BP Clean Sweep for the best kept Service Station in Ireland. Dr TJ O Driscoll Director General of Bord Failte and Niall O Carroll Retail Sales Manager Irish Shell BP are pictured making the award to Michael Smith Proprietor of ‘Oakvale Service Station’ Cavan.
July 25th 1969 Man’s greatest exploration ends in triumph as Apollo 11 lands safely in the Pacific with the crew and craft picked up by a waiting USA Army Cruiser. Apollo 11 splashed down just before 6 o clock on Wednesday after just over a week in space which culminated in man walking on the moon for the first time with Neill Armstrong first out of the Eagle exclaiming ‘One small step for man one giant leap for mankind’. With this feat by man years of science fiction has now become fact with billions watching in amazement and admiration throughout the globe. As President Nixon put it ‘This is one moment in time where the whole world is united’ Neill Armstrong Mission Commander Buzz Aldrin Lunar Module Commander and Michael Collin Commander of the Apollo Shuttle will now spend 11 days in quarantine before being given a hero’s welcome in Washington where they will meet with President Nixon.
Drawings for new Technical School now going to be built at Drumbo after the intervention of Bishop Quinn offering a free site adjacent to Saint Patrick’s College. As Paddy Fleming presents the plans for the new hi tech school the members of the VEC express disappointment that no provision is made for the inclusion of a swimming pool with many of the members quoting the fact that 93% of school children are unable to swim.
Cavan Lawn Tennis Co Cavan Championships Pictured is Miss A McCabe ladies doubles winner Mrs J Russell ladies singles winner M Fleming mixed doubles Rev George Millar Chairman who presented the prizes George Fairbrother secretary P Moran winner men’s singles Una Hickey ladies singles handicap and ladies doubles champion.
Death of the very popular Kate Smith Annaglough in her 80s at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was a member of the well known popular farming family. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas some years ago and is survived by her daughter Kathleen McNamara Fair Green ‘Mrs Bud’ and one son John farmer Annaglough. She was sister of Andy Connell Kesh Bar and formerly Manager of Cassell’s 61 Main Street Cavan. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Drumnavanagh Resident’s Association Chairman Bill Galvin Secretary Seamus Munnelly Treasurer Con O Dwyer. Committee Josephine McEntee VEC Reggie McMahon and Karl Bornemann.
For the first time this year Eamonn Gaffney sticks out his neck with a confident vote for Cavan to defeat the reigning All Ireland and Ulster Champions Down in Casement Park Belfast. Cavan are in collective full time training in the Park Hotel Virginia under triple All Ireland winner and coach Mick Higgins. Derry will play Tyrone in the Minor decider with the stand priced at 10/- sideline seats 7/6 and ground tickets at 5/-.
Oliver Kane the well known Ballad singer and employee at the New Pin Cleaners in Bridge Street joins the local Navak Showband who are expertly managed by Willie ‘Boss’ McCormack.
Kathleen Sullivan Church Street wins the Ladies Captain’s Mary McCarthy’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. The runner up was Connie McEntee Margaret English Best Gross Kathleen Kenny best nine holes are pictured with Captain Mary McCarthy Secretary Ina Hickey and Treasurer Kathleen Brady at the presentation in the Club.
Famous picture of Cavan CYMS and its supporters and friends heading for a day out in Butlin’s Holiday Camp Mosney county Meath.
August 1st 1969 Dave Dee and friends over from London fishing at Lough Oughter and getting away from all the pop excitement.
Expanding ‘Berney Mastervision’ move to large imposing premises on Bridge Street Corner. Their business is going from strength to strength since moving to Cavan six years ago. The new premises were officially opened by William E Berney Managing Director of the company also in attendance was his son Robert Berney D Dunne Area Manager Michael Wall Cavan Manager Willie Steen Manager Cootehill. In the Cavan Branch James Weir is sales manager Laura Breslin Receptionist . The very busy modern service department is manned by Tony Tully Paddy Ronaghan M Brown Joe Good and Joe Mills.
‘The Hub Bar’ on the corner of Main Street and Bridge Street is up for sale as the proprietor Captain Michael J McDonald is retiring to live privately at Earlsvale Road.
Cavan Photographic Society are on their annual outing to the Shannon Boat Rally in Newtownforbes.
At a well attended meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall Father PJ Gargan presiding it was unanimously decided to form a Parish Council. The Cathedral area is divided up into five areas with three representative from each area. Butlersbridge will have two representatives Killygarry two Religious of the area one and Saint Patrick’s College one. All parishioners over 17 can vote for the representative in their area.
Girl’s School at Saint Clare’s will be opened in September it has been completed at a cost of £120,000 and consists of 16 class rooms Domestic Science Room and Assembly Hall for over 300 students and teachers. Separate toilet and cloakroom provided for each class and the school will accommodate 600 pupils and took just over 2 years to build. The Architect is Philip Cullivan.
Death of Patrick J Smyth in Providence Rhode Island at the age of 83. He served seventeen years in the Irish Fusiliers taking a front line role in World War One where he attained the rank of Sergeant Bugler. Mr and Mrs Smith Nee McGahon celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their wedding in 1963. He was son of the late James Smith College Street and worked as a compositor in the Anglo Celt before emigrating in 1920. James Smith died in 1930.
New cut glass facility for Cavan ‘Cavan Crystal’ on the Dublin Road which has been built at a cost of €60,000. The Managing Director is Peter J Murphy a native of Carlingford county Louth who has returned from America to manage the company having bee educated in Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. A number of apprentices have been taken on and will learn the art of glass cutting from experts who have been recruited from Galway and Waterford.
Sixteen Belgian students have been recruited to continued the ongoing work at the new Scout Den which is expected to be officially opened in September. The students are staying at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan for the next two weeks.
Cavan regain their Ulster title in glorious style at sun kissed Casement Park Belfast before an attendance of 45,000 beating Ulster and All Ireland Champions Down 2-13 to 2-6 after racing into an early lead playing with great enthusiasm and skill. Cavan were much the hungrier team and won the game at centre field where Ray Carolan and Hughie Newman reigned supreme. Only the brilliance of Danny Kelly in the Down goal saved the champions from a much heavier defeat. Cavan now play Leinster champions Offaly in the All Ireland semi final at Croke Park on August 24th 1969. Cavan were full value for their 1-8 to 1-2 half time lead and the game was sealed by a brilliant goal from forward ace Hughie McInerney four minutes into the second half. Gene Cusack was by far the most dangerous forward on the field and every time he got the ball he threatened danger. Paddy Lyons in the Cavan goal brought of a couple of spectacular saves in the Cavan goal. Brendan Donohoe curbed the threat from Sean O Neill even though the star Mourne man scored 1-3 of the Down total. Gabriel Kelly and Andy McCabe tackled hard and effectively blotting out the Down full forward line. Pat Tinnelly was outstanding particularly in the second half while the flanker Enda McGowan was an inspiration and never put a foot wrong all afternoon. Tom Lynch at centre half was magnificent and many of the Down attacks perished on this rock like performance. Hughie Newman and Ray Carolan were dominant at midfield all day and supplied their forwards with chance after chance many of them thrown away. John Joe O Reilly Declan Coyle Charlie Gallagher and Steve Duggan were great support for goal scorers Gene Cusack and Hughie McInerney. Pictured is Charlie Gallagher shaking hands with legendary Down captain Sean O Neill with referee Tom Johnston Fermanagh who was refereeing his first Ulster Final and all agreed he did an excellent job applying the advantage rule to effect particularly in the latter stages of the second half. Michael Feeney Secretary of the Ulster Council presented the magnificent ‘Anglo Celt’ trophy to Cavan and Cootehill winning captain Charlie Gallagher after the game. Scorers for Cavan Gene Cusack 1-4 Hughie McInerney 1-1 Declan Coyle 0-2 Charlie Gallagher 0-2 1 free JJ O Reilly 0-2 Steve Duggan Hughie Newman 0-1 each. Down Sean O Neill 1-3 (0-3 frees) Paddy Doherty 1-2 and John Purdy 0-1.
Cavan Ulster Champions 1969 Paddy Lyons Gabriel Kelly Brendan Donohoe Andy McCabe Pat Tinnelly Tom Lynch Enda McGowan Ray Carolan Hughie Newman Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Hughie McInerney ~Gene Cusack Declan Coyle and Charlie Gallagher Captain. Sub Philip Murray for Hughie McInerney In post match interviews an elated TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board explaiened the team were in full time collective training at the Park Hotel in Virginia and he knew that only a superhuman Down effort could thwart them in their pursuit of this Ulster title. He warned Cavan fans to be wary of over confidence against Offaly who are seeking their first All Ireland crown and will not be easily beaten. He paid tribute to the courtesy and co operation extended to the Cavan team and officials by the Ulster Council led by Gerry Arthurs the genial giant from Keady in county Armagh who was always a great friend of Cavan and actually acted as an umpire in the Polo Grounds. Many people thought that TP had run on to the pitch during the furious battle in the second half to tell the referee that the scoreboard was reading wrong but he was alerted by some of the Cavan team that someone in the crowd was using a whistle which was interrupting their concentration and alerted referee Tommy Johnson to this very dangerous interference. Michael Duffy Secretary of Monaghan County Board said that Cavan had improved with each round of the Championship being unimpressive in the first round against Fermanagh but their tenacity and never say die spirit carried the day against Derry when they looked dead and buried in both games. If Cavan can repeat or improve on this form they will succeed Down as All Ireland Champions. Hugh Daly Secretary of Donegal County Board said that Cavan’s win was no surprise they were just magnificent and goat better with every round of the championship. If they continue to improve they will land their sixth All Ireland crown in September.
The Lynch Brothers and the captivating Maureen O Brien from Kilnaleck will take the stage for Killygarry’s Ceilidhe and presentation of Junior League medals in the marquee at Cavan Carnival which is situated on the meadow of Mr Michael McGovern Pullamore who has two sons Packy and Seamus on the team.
Sharon Tate Hollywood star actress and wife of film director Roman Polanski is butchered to death by Charles Manson disciples who invaded a Hollywood Mansion at 10050 Cielo Drive and brutally murdered a group of people staying there including the beautiful Sharon Tate on August 9th 1969..
Cavan defeat Ballyjamesduff by nine matches to three in a senior tennis challenge. Winners for Cavan included John Smith Martin Coogan David Jackson Deidre Geoghegan Ria Hickey Geraldine Geoghegan Dolores Brady and Finian Farrell.
At Ballinagh Drumalee defeat Crosserlough 3-1 in camogie while Ballyjamesduff beat Denn 5-2 and Ballyhaise beat Castletara 2-0 to 1-2 with the energetic Eddie Brady refereeing all three matches.
To Corrigan ‘Tip Top Café’ Belturbet is appointed Manager of the very popular Annalee’s Showband from Ballyhaise.
President’s Prize Bertie Cullen’s at County Cavan Golf Club 1st George V Maloney and Mary McCarthy 2nd G Jacobs and Kathleen Sullivan.
August 8th 1969 Excavation work starts for the erection of the new Post Office on the site of the old Market House that had become and eyesore in recent years and adversely affected Cavan’s marks in the Tidy Town’s competition. Picture shows the Market House being knocked to the ground. The building was erected over 200 years ago and was known as Cavan Courthouse until the Grand Jury sold the Court House to Lord Farnham on taking possession of the new Courthouse in Farnham Street. Lord Farnham converted the building into the Market House. Concerts plays dances etc were held in the Market House which was Cavan’s leading entertainment venue frequented by some of the biggest acts in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
The High Court in Dublin rule in favour of Cavan Licensed Vintners awarding cost in their action against Brady Brother Marts preventing them from selling intoxicating liquor at their weekly Marts at Cavan Livestock Sales. Justice Butler overthrows the judgment of Justice S Delap on March 13th 1969 granting the license to Brady Brothers.
Over 400,000 music fans fail to be deterred by the lashing rain at Woodstock Festival near Bethel New York. Many of the fans under the influence of drugs or drink danced naked in the rain.
Gerry Bradley NT Ballyhaise and Secretary Cavan GAA Schools Board is made a presentation on the occasion of his departure for Dublin at a well attended function in the Ulster Arms Hotel. Pictured are Father Thomas Woods Very Rev NJ Comey PP and Oliver Young. Gerry received an electric cooker and Mrs Bradley a three core string of pearls.
Most Rev Dr Joseph Gray recently installed as Auxiliary Archbishop of Liverpool and a native of Bailieboro will celebrate the main 10 am Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan on Sunday next.
Gerry Egan and Danny O Hanlon Assistant Scoutmasters lead thirty young scouts on their annual camp to Lahinch in county Clare. Father Torlac O Reilly Chaplain will follow shortly.
Breffni Boys Band fresh from their bonanza at Cavan Carnival (profit for the venture is reported to be over £3,500) announce plans to build band rooms at Hourican’s Yard Pound Arch Way which they recently purchased from Joe ‘Bendy’ Fitzpatrick College Street for £300.
Canteen Of Cutlery at Cavan Golf Club is won by the very popular Sheila McDonald with 69 from sister Gertie Walsh 70 with Joan O Hanlon shooting the Best Gross of 92. Mrs Bate’s Prize was won by Margaret English .
August 15th 1969 British Troops armed with machine guns were welcomed into the Bogside in Derry amidst scenes of wild jubilation with residents singing dancing and shaking soldier’s by the hand. Earlier Bogsiders had repulsed the advances of RUC armed policemen in the worst violence seen in the city for years Then the army in jeeps and trucks helmeted and with automatic rifles and pistols with gas masks threw a wired cordon across the mouth of William Street. It was the end of three days of the most bitterest fighting in the area and residents advanced from behind their barricades to welcome the troops who stood immobile some distance away. Eddie McAteer the Nationalist MP for the area summed up the situation when he said “It is not that we love the British troops but we hate the RUC” At Least five people including a five year old boy were killed in the worst troubles in the North since the 1920s Hundreds of refugees have fled across the border mainly to Donegal but refugee camps were established in Cavan and Monaghan too with appeals for blankets and foodstuffs. More than 200 families have spent the last three nights in billeted accommodation in Buncrana county Donegal. Meanwhile after last week’s appeal by Taoiseach Jack Lynch Ireland’s Ambassador to the United Nations Cornelius Cremin delivered a call for a meeting of the Security Council for United Nations’ intervention in the North. Meanwhile in a joint statement three Northern MPs Paddy Devlin Paddy Kennedy and Patrick O Hanlon accused the Unionist Government of pursuing a deliberate policy of genocide against the Catholic population of the six counties. “They have now embarked upon a course of action similar in intent and method to the Nazi regime in its policy against the Jews”
Andy O Brien NT Crubany Cavan pictured is elected to Senad Eireann for the first time. He was nominated by the Fine Gael Party on the Agricultural Panel.
Pictured is the very pretty Mary McGowan Drumhurk Stradone who won the Festival Queen and Mary Connolly Cup at the ‘Back to Lavey Festival’ and was later nominated by the Royal Showband playing in the Sport’s Centre Cavan to represent Cavan in the Tramore Festival Queen competition during the Tramore Festival. Mary works with the Automobile Association in London.
Lieutenant Patrick Duffy is promoted to the Rank of Captain and Quartermaster D Company 8th Battalion Cavan FCA. Paddy is the local agent for the Department of Social Welfare in Cavan.
Auxiliary Bishop of Liverpool Doctor Joseph Grey a native of Bailieboro celebrates the 11:30 Mass in the Cathedral assisted by Fathers PJ McManus PJ Gargan Adm and on the organ ABC McGrath. Bishop Grey is spending a holiday in Bailieboro with his 80 year old mother.
The Anglo Celt reports on the tense situation in Derry as the North erupts in sectarian violence. RUC in riot gear and Paisleylites lay siege to the barriers protecting the Bogside in Derry where the Catholic population are embattled and hemmed in. John Hume MP Bernadette Devlin Ivan Cooper and veteran Eddie McAteer are all in the Bogside supporting the hemmed in residents. Taoiseach Jack Lynch calls for United Nation Troops to be sent to the border areas of the North as Harold Wilson British Premier remains silent. Later Harold Wilson flies home for one day to discuss the worsening crisis with Home Secretary ‘Big’ Jim Callaghan and it is decided to send in the British Army into Northern Ireland. True to form Harold Wilson returns to The Scilly Isles to continue his summer holiday while an embattled and equally out of touch Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chicester Clarke takes grave exception to “most unwelcome intrusion and comments of Taoiseach Jack Lynch in calling for United Nations troops to be deployed in Northern Ireland”. In Cavan a field hospital consisting of five nurses two doctors and five medical orderlies backed by a large number of military police is set up at Cavan Military Barracks to receive casualties and re direct refugees to other designated centres within the town. The medical staff are drawn from Saint Bricin’s Hospital Dublin and among the two doctors is well known local man Cmdt Benny Sullivan MD a brother of Doctor Jack Sullivan Church Street. During the week 56 casualties and numerous refugees are received at Cavan Military Barracks. Later on Thursday night a number of CIE buses pull up at the Barracks containing 116 men from the 10th Battalion Irish Army Cork .
Death of Susan Murray in London on Monday last at the age of 58. She was a very popular woman and was highly respected in her native town. Predeceased by her husband Frank she is survived by three sons John and Charles Cavan Hugh Scotland three daughters Mrs Roy Harrison Wolfe Tone Street Mrs Paddy Buckley Tullac Mongan and Mrs Hughie Sheridan Saint Brigid’s two brothers Patrick USA Frank England and four sisters Mrs Peter McMahon Breffni Terrace Mrs Charles Jackson Lake View Mrs Felix Sheridan Tullac Mongan Mrs S King England. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Cullies cemetery with Father PJ Gargan Adm officiating.
Facilities at Annagh Lake are being provided by Vincent Bartley owner for the Irish Water Safety Week where the instructor is Beatrice Maloney. Free transport to and from the venue are being provided by Hannigan’s Transport Ashe Street.
Harold Clarke aged seventeen from Thomascourt son of Mr and Mrs James Clarke is knocked down by a car on the main Cavan/Dublin Road on Sunday night. Harold was detained at Cavan Surgical Hospital until Tuesday last when he was released following treatment for concussion.
Expansion at Smyco Factory at Swellan with addition of new extension which houses sewing machines now working two shifts per day from 8 am to 4 and from 4 pm to 12 pm. Twenty five girls and three boys are now employed making high making high class ladies jumpers and cardigans etc from synthetic materials all being sewed together with electric state of the art sewing machines. Work is continuing in landscaping the entrance to this busy hub of activity.
Pictured are a group of German students now back home who enjoyed a three week language holiday in Cavan which they said was “most enjoyable”.
Another Jimmy Magee All Star match against the Cavan 1952 All Ireland Champions in Breffni Park in aid of the Boys Scout’s Building Fund. Included in the line up is Larry Cunningham Tom Dunphy of the Royal Showband Dermot O Brien Connie Lynch Paddy Mulligan Liam Campbell Big Tom McBride from the Mainliners and the incomparable Mick Lynch former Cavan and Butlersbridge star now playing top class soccer with Waterford and rugby with Bohemians.
Cavan Old Folks have their annual outing to Bettystown.
Win lose or draw there will be a reception for the Cavan team after the forthcoming semi final against Offaly at Croke Park. The Cavan Association in Dublin will host a dinner dance in the Clare Manor Hotel Malahide Road and tickets are available from TP O Reilly Ballyconnell priced thirty shillings each.
County Cavan Track and Field at resplendent Saint Anne’s Park Bailieboro hosted by Bailieboro AC in perfect weather conditions on a fast well presented track watched by a very large vociferous crowd. Joe Hopkins Cornafean winner of the 60 yards 100 yards with S Cassidy Laragh winner of the 220 and 440 yards. Jim Cochrane Cootehill won the mile with Brian McEnroe Kill second and JJ O Brien Cornafean third. Jim Cochrane returned to win the three mile with Brian McEnroe a fast finishing second with JJ On Brien Cornafean again in third position. The Under 16 800 yards was won by M Reilly Kill with P Hopkins Cornafean second and C Smith Kill third. Under 18 was won in brilliant style by Brian O Mahony from Killygarry second was A Martin Cornafean and third JJ Hopkins Cornafean. Ladies Sheila Cullen Cornafean won the 100 200 and was second in the 440 yards to her team mate Rose Brady Cornafean. High Jump won by P McCabe Laragh. Long Jump JJ Hopkins Cornafean. Under 18 and Ladie’s Relay Cornafean with Laragh winning the Men’s Senior Relay. Cornafean for the very first time won the Doctor Austin Quinn Cup for best team with a total of 61 points second was Laragh with 25 and third Kill with 19. Killygarry were fourth with 7 points.
August 22nd 1969 Mr and Mrs Patrick Brady 20 Saint Phelim’s Place celebrate the Golden Jubilee of their marriage. They were married at Saint Paul’s Church Falls Road Belfast on the 12th August 1919. The celebrant was Father P Connolly PP and they now have three sons three daughters and twenty one grandchildren.
Josephine Sexton pictured youngest child of John and Agnes Sexton Breffni Park and an employee of Cavan County Council is unanimously selected as the Queen of Breffni at Cavan Carnival winning the New Spotlight trophy.
Phi ‘Gunner’ Brady is nominated for the Scott bravery beyond the call of duty award when he disarms a young man who locked himself in a house in Doohamlet three miles from Castleblayney forcing the family resident there outside. When the house was surrounded by Gardai he asked to speak to Garda Phil Brady who went inside and reassured him disarming and arresting him.
Situation in Northern Ireland boils over with Cavan being turned into a frontier war zone town with the Irish Army under canvas in Loreto Woods and a field hospital set up at Cavan Military Barracks. Hundreds of refugees flee the Troubles mostly from the Belfast area and are accommodated in Saint Patrick’s College. Army Chief of Staff General Sean McKeown flies in by helicopter landing at the Terry Coyle Park. He is accompanied by Cmdt Benny Sullivan Medical Officer and native of Upper Main Street Cavan and brother of the legendary Dr John ‘Jack’ Sullivan Cavan. Harold Wilson British Prime Minister after consultation with Chicester-Clark sends in the British Army to quell the disturbances as the eyes of the world turn towards Ireland. The Army will assume control of the RUC and B Specials under the command of Lt General Sir Ian Freeland. Cavan Red Cross appeal for assistance and support as the Cavan Unit is mobilized for action. Uneasy calm prevails in North as people are asked not to visit Northern Ireland unless absolutely necessary.
Crowds throng Breffni Park for the appearance of the Jimmy Magee All Stars in aid of Boy Scout’s Building Fund. Pictured are Jimmy Swarbrigg Times Showband Jimmy Magee RTE Sean Og O Ceallacain RTE Liam Campbell RTE Gerry O Byrne RTE Sean Reilly Manager of the Fairways Showband Dermot O Brien Frankie Byrne RTE Mike Murphy RTE Greg Hughes Manager of Times and Offaly senior footballer Connie Lynch Manager of the Royal Showband Dermot Kelly RTE and Michael Clerkin a native of Aughaloora Kilnaleck and Release Records.
Dolie Brady’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Ina Hickey with 35 ½
Death of Bridget Reilly Emmett Place at the age of 75 in Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan. She was extremely well known and very decent charitable woman. She is survived by her cousins neighbours and friends. There was a representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Aidan’s cemetery Butlersbridge.
Northern Ireland Relief Shop opened Red Cross at 40 Bridge Street to receive donations of clothes food and cash open from 3-5 and 7:30-9 pm each day.
Hugh Gough the very popular and industrious Secretary of Cavan Tourist Board has had 3,100 enquires to his shop and licensed premises in Church Street so far this year. While calls to the Tourist Office manned by Anne Cullivan and Margaret English are a new record of interest in Cavan and its attractions.
Cavan Gun Club is revived after nearly ten years out of existence. President Phil Reilly Imperial Hotel Chairman Onslow Bredin Vice Chairman Garda Eddie Kelly Secretary Oliver Reilly Treasurer Andy Gilchreest.
Mohill under 18 team hammer County Cavan Lawn Tennis Club in a challenge in Mohill county Leitrim. Ann Goodman beat Miss M McGowan 9-10 and Finian Maloney and Ann Goodman beat P Gannon and M McGowan 10-4.
Sean Graham bets Cavan at 6/4 on to defeat Offaly in Sunday’s All Ireland semi final at Croke Park with Terry Rogers betting 10/9 each and 8/1 for the draw.
Cavan Shamrocks defeat Bailieboro 10-5 in the semi final of the AUL Cup at Tierquin. Short stars such as Rick Graham and Noel Smith Cavan led by 5-0 at halftime. Frank O Keeffe in goal was great Martin Clarke Tommy Murray sound cover John Sheridan Johnny Lynch Jackie Murphy and Frank Lyons were involved in every dangerous movement leading to the ten goals. Up front Damien Johnston was man of the match with great support from Eamonn Cusack and Gerry Egan.
August 29th 1969 As James Callaghan British Home Secretary heads for Northern Ireland on a fact finding mission Jack Lynch puts forward a ‘federal solution’ where he says social and economic difficulties can be overcome with the right goodwill on each side.
An inquest at Cavan Surgical Hospital returns a verdict of accidental death on Army Corporal E Walsh aged 22 Ballyfermot Dublin and Military Police attached to Cavan Military Barracks following a road traffic accident where Corporal Walsh lost his life. Paddy Cusack Solicitor presided.
The very popular Brother Augustine who has been 15 years in Cavan during which time he was a prominent member of the Cathedral Choir and Choir Master of the De La Salle Choir is leaving Cavan for Manorhamilton. Brother Philip who has only been one year in Cavan is returning to Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth to continue his studies.
Death of Marona Foster Newsagent Market Square. Well known newsagent Marona came to Cavan over 30 years ago and carried on an extensive business from her small well located shop in the Market Square. Outstanding business person Marona opened early in the morning to cater for the customers coming from seven Mass in the Convent. Foster’s was a meeting place for clergy and GAA people and seldom was the shop or the adjoining kitchen empty. If you wanted the news national local or international you called to Foster’s. Marona was ably assisted by her sister Christina who died only a few years ago and her brother Ned who died only a year ago. Marona was a founding member of the Cavan Drama Festival and Booking Agent for the Festival since its inception back in 1946. She was a keen gaelic football fan and followed the fortunes of Cavan in Breffni Park and Croke Park being one of the few people to travel with the team to America to witness the All Ireland final win of Cavan over Kerry in the Polo Grounds New York. Outside of Foster’s Shop the main sporting photographs of the weekend were always on display and could be purchased as a souvenir. A woman of great stature and heart Marona was involved in many charities and organisations particularly those associated with the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. She was a native of Kill Cootehill and was one of Cavan’s most enduring and much loved characters. She is survived by two brothers Thomas and Andrew and one sister Honora. There was a capacity attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry. Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated.
Cavan and Offaly draw 1-9 to Offaly’s 0-2 in pulsating All Ireland Semi Final played before an attendance of 35,195 at Croke Park Dublin with Cavan fighting back from a half time deficit to almost clinch the game in the closing stages. The game was played in atrocious weather conditions with the leather ball becoming saturated and heavy as the game wore on. Gene Cusack put Cavan level with just three minutes left and both Ray Carolan and John Joe O Reilly had chances to win the game. The teams were locked on 1-4 to 0-7 at half time with Hughie McInerney scoring a great goal for Cavan just three minutes from the interval and both sides scored 5 points each in the second half. A day for strong men and Offaly had in Paddy McCormack the man of the match who not only stamped out the threat of Charlie Gallagher but his lengthy clearances set up the Offaly half forward line who scored freely from the McCormack supply. Offaly shaded the issue at centre field where the expected Cavan dominance of Ray Carolan and Hughie Newman never materialized. The replay will take place on Sunday September 14th 1969. Cavan Paddy Lyons Gabriel Kelly Brendan Donohoe Andy McCabe Pat Tinnelly Tom Lynch Enda McGowan Ray Carolan Hughie McInerney Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Hughie McInerney Gene Cusack Declan Coyle and Charlie Gallagher. Subs Oliver Brady for Declan Coyle Micheal Greenan for Charlie Gallagher and Charlie Gallagher for Hughie Newman.
September 5th 1969 The great Eilish Donohoe nee O Neill is pictured after she swept all in front of her at Virginia Agricultural Show. Eilish who is married to Tommy well known garage proprietor and angler won an incredible 11 first prizes 7 second places and 4 thirds and won the Handcrafts title at one of Ireland’s most prestigious shows for the third time in succession.
Death of Stanley Jackson at the age of 61 following a road traffic accident in London. Native of the ‘Pleasure House’ Killykeen where his mother the legendary Sarah Jackson was hostess in chief catering for hundreds of visitors in the summer months many of them camping out and natives of the town. Stanley emigrated to England about twenty years ago and was a brother of Maurice Jackson well known Garage proprietor and Vice Chairman of Cavan UDC who passed a vote of sympathy with the Jackson family at their monthly meeting in the Town Hall. He is survived by his wife Dolly six children all of whom are now married.
Cavan Badminton 1969 Chairman Norman Cinnamond Vice Chairman Father John O Donnell Secretary and Treasurer Stephanie Quinn Assistant Secretary David Small Captain Frank Glancey. Committee Peter Pollock Mrs Jimmy Smith Mrs Conaty Mrs McGrath. Ladie’s committee Maureen Crowe Mrs McGrath Mrs Philips Mrs Smith and Gertrude Scully. Practice in the Protestant Hall every Tuesday and Thursday.
Onslow Bredin well known building contractor is 3rd in the first Cavan Open Clay Pigeon Shoot in many years held on the lands of Paddy ‘Narrack’s ‘ Brady former Publican Dublin Road. Eamonn Donohoe son of Tommy and Eilish Donohoe Dublin Road is second in the Novice Competition while Willie Beattie of Drumard won the Open Competition with John Little figuring in the list of runners up.
September 12th 1969 Cavan UDC adapt new traffic control regulations for Cavan town which avoid the contentious issue of one way streets. Heavey fines will be imposed for illegal parking in the main thoroughfares.
John and Angela Clancy buy ‘The Derragarra Inn’ Butlersbridge from Mr and Mrs Harry O Connell BE Ballyhaise for £16,000. John Clancy is a native of Ballyconnell while his wife Angela is a native of Borrisokane County Tipperary. Both have been in the USA for a number of years and have a young family. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn and Company were Auctioneers.
Norman Cinnamond wins the Interprovincial Championship for Ulster with the only two fish caught on Lough Sheelin during the competition last Saturday. On a calm day with the water still Norman managed to land two brown trout weighing 2 lbs 6 ½ ozs to win the Scottish Bowl and guarantee his place on the Irish team for the Spring internationals. C Deasy Galway President of the Irish Angling Association presented the prizes at a gala dinner in Crover House Hotel on the shores of Lough Sheelin.
Father Pat Brady Saint Patrick’s College Cavan wins the Captain’s Seamus Fox’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with a score of 66 nett Louis Blessing was 2nd with 66 but an inferior back nine while Dennis Condon won the Best Nine Holes competition. Hubert Duffy won the gross with an impressive 71. 93 competitors from all over Ireland competed. Pictured are Dr Bertie Cullen President Maureen Cullen Ladies President Mary McCarthy Lady Captain Rev Father Pat Brady Captain winner Louis Blessing runner up Seamus Fox Rose Fox Dennis Condon best nine holes and Jack Brady Secretary County Cavan Golf Club.
Mullagh beat Cootehill 1-7 to 0-4 in the county Cavan Minor Final at Breffni Park before a large attendance who paid gate receipts of £60. Very high standard played in very windy conditions with Cootehill having the benefit in the first half and leading at the interval 0-4 to 0-1. Mullagh took over completely in the second half and should have won by even more with Cootehill failing to score.
Seamus Ryan President of the GAA announces that Central Council has decided in the interest of attendances at club fixtures all over Ireland not to allow RTE to carry a live broadcast of the Cavan V Offaly game. It is understood that edited highlights of the big game will be carried on the RTE network later on Sunday night.
Gertie Walsh wins Mrs Minnie McCarren’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club.. Una Smith’s Prize was won by Mrs Doctor Hayes.
Brendan Hutchinson 22 year old lead singer with the Navak Showband releases his first record with the band ‘Lightning Express’ . This is the third record which the very popular Cavan outfit managed by Willie ‘Boss’ McCormack have released.
“Weddings Church Singing Spots in Shows Contact Sean McManus Distance no object. Phone Cavan 280.
September 19th 1969 Cavan County Council to go ahead with 100 bed geriatric unit at Lisdarn as doubts are raised about the safety of Saint Phelim’s Hospital.
Hugh Gough is elected Chairman of the Tourism and Propaganda Committee of the European Angling Association in Kiev Germany. Hugh is Secretary of the Irish National Anglers Association as well as Cavan Tourist Association.
The five pence and ten pence are introduced to replace the shilling and two shilling piece as Ireland prepares for the introduction of Decimalization on the 15th February 1971.
Bishop Austin Quinn announces changes to Cavan Cathedral with the high altar being switched around so that the celebrant is facing the people and the Blessed Sacrament will be moved to the Holy Family Altar.
House to house collection in aid of the Cavan branch National Council for the Blind to continue servicing the blind of the county bringing home craft Braille typing and other skills per Home support officer Eileen Lynch 79 Church Street.
Jim Hearn Secretary of Cavan Bridge Club partners P McNeill Dublin to win the prestigious Guinness trophy at Ballybunnion.
Peter O Reilly Naas who is a native of Ballyhaise will give the lecture at the Honey Bee Association meeting in the Agricultural College Ballyhaise. He won first prize at the Honey Show for light and medium honey and was second and third in the Spencer Run Honey competition at the RDS Dublin.
Death of the very well known Rose Mary ‘Maisie’ Donohoe eldest daughter of the legendary James Donohoe College Street at the Surgical Hospital Cavan. She was a very well known ballroom dancer and won many prizes locally and nationally partnered by the equally elegant Frank Carroll. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Ladies Foursomes Golf at County Cavan Golf Club Mrs Farrelly Cavan and Mrs Nally Donabate 76. Goldie Fleming’s Prize 1st Muriel Doherty with 38 ½
Rock like defence ensures that Offaly beat Cavan 3-8 to 1-10 in the All Ireland semi final replay at Croke Park played in adverse weather conditions. After a very slow lethargic start Cavan fought back to make a game of it in the second half but Offaly were never led in the game. In the second half with Offaly on the defence Cavan shot for goals that were cleared by a vigilant solid Offaly defence with chance after chance for points being spurned by the Cavan forwards. Hughie Newman after a slow start had a man of the match performance and lorded it at midfield in the second half. He took a heavy knock early in the second half but the great hearted Ballyhaise giant went from strength to strength blotting out successive Offaly pairings. Offaly led by 2-5 to 0-5 at half time but a Gene Cusack goal early in the second half brought Cavan back into the game and from there to the end Offaly were on the ropes and hanging on courtesy of a solid defence in which Greg Hughes and Paddy McCormack were magnificent. Cavan Paddy Lyons Gabriel Kelly Brendan Donohoe Andy McCabe Pat Tinnelly Tom Lynch Enda McGowan Ray Carolan Hughie Newman Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Oliver Brady Gene Cusack Charlie Gallagher and Hughie McInerney. Subs Micheal Greenan for Oliver Brady John Dwyer for Micheal Greenan.
Gene Stuart the former press photographer from Omagh who has replaced Larry Cunningham as lead singer with the Might Avons Showband will make his first Cavan appearance at Laragh Carnival. on the 23rd of September 1969. He was chosen from 24 applicants for the job.
September 26th 1969 Death of one of Cavan’s truly great characters Joseph ‘Joey’ Fitzpatrick 75 College Street Cavan at Peamont Hospital after a long illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. Native of the town Joey was a travelling salesman specializing in clothes religious objects and general hardware. He was known for his honesty and integrity but was an expert exponent of the ‘Three Card Trick’ where large bets were laid to locate the Queen by then usually up Joey’s sleeve. He travelled to every Mission in the immediate vicinity where he set up a stall to sell religious goods of all shapes and descriptions. He attended all the fairs in the area selling anything from clothes to hacksaws and hammers. Joey invest part of his money in property in the town and usually kept the premises for a short time selling the strategic site on at a handsome profit. In recent years Joey trained a string fo top class greyhounds from his house and got local lads to exercise the dogs each day. As soon as the dog showed a bit of form Joey sold him on. He was a great man to lay and pay a bet and was an expert at pitch and toss. He enjoyed nothing better than a joust with Father Jimmy O Reilly Adm at poker following the weekly CYMS Whist Drive in the Hall each Sunday night. He was a veteran of World War 1 and has a certain mystique that nobody could crack more akin to the East End of London than Cavan. He is survived by his sons and daughters all abroad relatives and many friends. His neighbour Nan Brady was particularly kind and caring of Joe as his health began to fail. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery with Father PJ McManus officiating.
Cavan ICA are promoting another night of Ballet at Loreto College Cavan with music by Chopin Schubert and Grimond.
Irish Army who have been under canvas at Loreto Woods for a number of months have moved to winter headquarters in Connolly Barrack’s Longford. The field hospital in Cavan Military Barracks is still in operation as the troubles in Northern Ireland continue to simmer.
Cavan Bridge Club Presidents Surgeon Bertie and Maureen Cullen Secretary Jim Hearn Treasurer Jim Burke. Committee Kathleen Sullivan Surgeon PD Maloney Rev Father Thomas Woods Dermot Morgan Joan O Hanlon and Maureen McDonald. Representatives to Regional Council Surgeon PD Maloney and Dermot Morgan. N/S Gerry Hunt and Carmel McDonald E/W Surgeon Cullen and Jim Hearn.
Killeshandra retain their Under 16 football crown defeating Killinkere 5-4 to 1-2 in a featureless game played in atrocious weather conditions with strong winds and driving rain before a handful of hardy spectators.
October 3rd 1969 PD Lynch is appointed Manager of Smith-Brittan Garage Cavan. Son of Mr and Mrs Michael L Lynch Mountnuggent. He joined Massey Ferguson in 1950 and spent 20 years in sales and service. He was a member of the winning Killinkere 1956 Junior Champions and won two senior championship medals with Virginia Blues. He is married and has two sons.
All of the twenty houses at Fairview have been completed and allocated to tenants who are already moving into these state of the art dwellings. The members of Cavan Urban Council will pay a courtesy call on the tenants next Saturday week.
James McCabe former Cavan All Ireland footballer from Ballintemple resigns as CEO Sligo VEC to take up an appointment with UNESC in Paris. James was educated at Ballintemple NS Saint Patrick’s College UCD UCC and the University of Chicago.
Well attended mission for the women of the Parish closes and mission for men opens on Sunday night is being conducted by three Oblate missioners.
Father Pat Donohoe returns to the Missions in Korean and is presented with a wallet of notes by well wishers and friends and neighbours. He is eldest son of Johnny and Alice Donohoe Bridge Street.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Peggy Willock and Kay Henry E/W Mrs McMyler and Ann McEneaney.
Death of the very well known Catherine ‘Kate’ Brady Johnny Brady’s Drapery and Ulster Arms Cavan. One of Cavan’s leading business personalities she co founded with her husband John the well known business establishment of Johnny Brady and Company. He was a native of Gowna selling high class fashions for men and women as well as a shoe department managed by legendary Scoutmaster John Donohoe. She was a person of great personal charity and a wonderful wit and wisdom steering with her husband John a business into the premier position in Cavan- the Dunne’s Stores of its day. She had a great recall of the bygone days in Cavan and could recall the days of the gaslight railways and British Occupation Forces including the notorious Black and Tans. She never turned away any person from her door and was acutely aware even in relative wealth of the squalor and poverty that afflicted many in the town of Cavan including the notorious ‘Half Acre’. She is survived by her sons Tom Tony BDS Jack County Footwear and Frank ‘Ulster Arms’ her daughters Laura Phelan Dublin Moya Lyndsey Dublin. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Rev Des O Dowd officiated.
Kerry beat Offaly 0-10 to 0-7 in one of the lowest scoring finals in recent history. Dogged by a very poor day for football with gale force winds and squally heavy showers. Kerry had the key to victory in Din Joe Crowley who when switched to centre field counteracted the poor performance of Mick O Connell by turning in a man of the match performance. Playing with the strong gale Kerry led by 0-5 to 0-2 at half time and Offaly looked set to become All Ireland champions for the first time. With defeat facing them in the face came the man of the match and Kerry’s craft and experience carried them safely through.
October 10th 1969 September 1969 after a superb summer of continuous sunshine was the driest September on record with only 42% of normal rainfall falling at the Weather Station in Clones.
Maura McNally is the brilliant student from Loreto College who at only 16 ½ wins a University Grant on the strength of her outstanding leaving certificate results. Maura is a member of the local branch of CCE and a gifted accordionist. She is only daughter of Superintendent Jim McNally and Mrs Bridie McNally Cullies cemetery .
.Day of prayer for peace in Northern Ireland on October 17th 1969.
Former Garda Barracks in Ashes Street recently vacated by the Gadai is knocked to the ground by Paddy Elliott and Company Builders 57 Church Street Cavan.
Death of Nuala McMullin on Saturday last at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Raheny Dublin. She was eldest daughter of Joseph and Mrs McMullin former County Surgeon Cavan and had been living in Dublin for over fifteen years. She is survived by her three brothers and seven sisters including Airmid O Hanlon ‘Glenair’ Cathedral Road and Una Smith wife of Doctor FPE Smith Farnham Street.. The funeral took place on Monday to Dean’s Grange cemetery.
Complaints about the taste and texture of the water supply in Cavan town as the supply is switched from Behey Lake to Shantemon Lake. No instructions issued with regard to boiling same and no casualties are reported.
Cavan Barman’s Association Chairman Seamus Fay makes a presentation to Mr and Mrs Liam Cooke to mark their recent wedding and Leo Dowling who is leaving Cavan after distinguished service to Cavan Barmen’s Association.
Cavan Bridge N/S Evelyn O Connor and Anselem Lovett E//W Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey.
Death of the famous Pat McDonnell founder of the famous ‘Pat McDonnell Bakery’ 6 Main Street Cavan. Native of Bunnoe he was an outstanding Republican and took a leading part in the War of Independence. He later fought on the Republican side in the Civil War. Founder member of Cavan branch Clann Na Poblachta he represented the party for many years on Cavan Urban District Council where another staunch Republican Mary Brady was Chairman for many years. After a period spent in Northern Ireland serving his time to the Bakery business Pat set up his own Bakery in Cavan where his reputation for quality and freshness was unsurpassed winning many awards for the company. Soon he branched out and supplied bread to towns not only in Cavan but Longford Leitrim and Monaghan. He was the main supplier to all the institutions including Loreto College Saint Pat’s Saint Felim s Hospital Surgical Hospital Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn and many more where his delivery supply and quality could always be relied upon. Among his bakers was Billy Allen Joe Doherty Richard Cassidy and many more. Founder member of Cavan Chamber of Commerce he took a very active role in the development and welfare of his adapted town. He was Predececeased by his wife Helen and is survived by his sons Brendan Linus Patrick and John BDS daughters Ethna and Kitty. He was brother of Bunnoe and uncle of famous Cavan and Ulster footballer Jim McDonnell. The coffin was draped in the tricolor and a guard of honour was supplied by old colleagues from Cavan Old IRA. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid ‘s cemetery Killygarry.
Tom Lynch the Cavan and Mountnuggent star footballer is made a presentation on the occasion of his emigration to Canada by TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board at a social and presentation in the Park Hotel Virginia. Tom was a prominent playing member of the Cavan senior county team since 1959 and is the holder of four Ulster senior championship medals.
October 17th 1969 Mr and Mrs James McEntee College Street celebrate the 50th Anniversary of their wedding on October 18th 1919 in Saint Moore’s Church Paisley in Scotland. They are hale and hearty and have three sons four daughters and 22 grandchildren.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim and Mrs Hearn E/W Jim and Evelyn Beirne.
Fathers Maguire Weldon and Flanagan of the Oblate Fathers are giving the mission for women in the Parish which finishes on Sunday afternoon with the men’s mission commencing at 7:30 on Sunday night. Benediction was imparted by Father PJ McManus CC at the close of the women’s mission.
Death of Thomas Manning Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 54. Very hard working man he was extremely popular with al and was always available to help a colleague or neighbour in trouble. Lorry driver in McCarren’s factory he is survived by his wife Mary three daughters Maria USA Peggy and Kitty in Cavan father Thomas Owen Roe brother James and sister Bridget. Father Des O Dowd officiated at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Charles Haughey and three other men are cleared of charges to import arms illegally by the High Court in Dublin. Within hours of being acquitted in the arms conspiracy Charles Haughey challenged the Taoiseach and the leadership of Fianna Fail by declaring “Those responsible for the debacle have no option now but to take the honorable course open to them” Charles Haughey and the other three men acquitted with him Captain James Kelly a native of Bailieboro County Cavan John Kelly and Albert Luykx were cheered and applauded amidst scenes of wild jubilation in the foyer of the High Court in Dublin.
Death of Eileen Twoomey in Roscommon. She was wife of Garda Inspector Twoomey who served in Cavan for many years and she was extremely popular in the town participating in many of the Sodalities and organisations to aid the needy and poor in the community. She is survived by her husband sons and daughters . Best known in Cavan are Father Tom Twoomey Mill Hill Missionaries Cameroon and Dominic who was a leading member of Cavan Gaels senior and minor teams and had several outings with the Cavan senior team.
Harvest Thanksgiving in Presbyterian Church will be given by Re RA Fulton on Sunday at 11 am and 7 pm. Rev JC Lee will preach and Mrs Lee is the Soloist.
Winnie Nargi daughter of the late Joe and Mrs Smith the Courthouse Cavan is home on holiday with her brother Hughie sisters Eileen and Josie at Cavan Courthouse. She emigrated 40 years ago and was last home in 1958
Cavan Gaelic League 1969 Chairman Father Dan Gallogly Vice Chairman Mattie McDonagh Secretary Seamus De Faoite Treasurer Leo McGrath.
Church Gate Collection for Conquer Cancer raises a respectable £72-18-6 as the appeals for Biafra and Freedom From Hunger fade into the background.
Maura Smith tops the list at the very first Intermediate Exams in Cavan Vocational School with six honour and one pass. Others to figure prominently were Sandra Shields four honours and three passes Bridie McManus five honours and three passes Ann Morrow 4 honours and two passes Lilla Johnson four honours and four passes Sheila Maguire three honours and three passes Margaret McGowan thee honours and three passes Dympna Coyle two honours and five passes and Ann Rose Sexton six passes.
Jim Simpson ESSO and Saint Patrick’s Terrace Cavan is selected as the new lead singer with the Annalee’s Showband and has been practicing with the band each night for the last two weeks.
Kerry out to prove their All Ireland win against Offaly hammer Cavan 3-15 to 0-8 in the Ground’s Tournament Semi Final as Mayo and Offaly draw in the other semi final. Power packed display by Kerry swept a weakened Cavan team off its feet in the first half and content to rest on their laurels in the second half. Kerry led by 3-9 to 0-2 at half time with many Cavan supporters thankful that Cavan did not reach the All Ireland final on this display.
Gabriel Kelly long time servant of Cavan football and former Mayo minor star announces his retirement from inter county football after 10 years on the Cavan team. Gabriel won 4 Ulster senior medals and five Railway Cup medals during an illustrious career. He will assist Mick Higgins in the training of the County team where Mick will concentrate on the tactics and Gabriel will take charge of the physical preparation. Meanwhile Charlie Gallagher announces his retirement after an illustrious inter county career that last 14 years Charlie won four Ulster senior four Railway Cup medals and was leading scorer in the National League on several occasions. Charlie in his parting statement backs his old mentor Mick Higgins as Trainer of the county senior team and tells the Anglo Celt that Selectors should not have any say in the changing or positioning of the team once a game gets underway. Selectors should instead act as Scouts recommending talent to the Team Manager.
October 24th 1969 Death of the very popular Rose Ann Doherty Saint Brigid’s Terrace. She was what was termed ‘a blue baby’ and lived her life to the full despite the handicap. She was aged 47 and had been in hospital with heart and circulation problems for some time. She worked in several houses in the town and was expert in the rearing and caring of children. She was a great character and loved music dancing and yarns and could entertain all night. She had a smile and a lilt and was very popular and her company was very sought after. She was predeceased by her father Joe a native of Edgeworthstown and is survived by her mother five sisters Maureen Gaffney Swellan Bridie Brady Breffni Terrace Mrs J ?? Mrs K O Connor Dun Laoire Mrs Mary Joe Lally Saint Bridget’s and two brothers Mel Cavan and Sean in Doncaster. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Hugo Cafferty former Cavan Gael’s and Cavan Minor star is promoted by ESSO and moves to Dundalk as Manager. He sells his house on Farnham Road to Mr and Mrs M Morrissey Wolfe Tone Street for £4,800. Brian Murphy was again the Auctioneer and Tom Fitzpatrick TD had carriage of sale.
Cavan Boy Scouts join in the World Jamboree courtesy of Kevin Kilduff and George McClarey two leading ‘Ham Radio’ operators who called up Scouts from all over the world including Japan and USA to send greetings from Cavan to troops all over the globe.
Father PJ McManus Chairman and Vincent Walsh Treasurer continue their energetic promotion of the new Cavan Credit Union with a well attended meeting with the staff in Cavan Courthouse where they outlined the benefits of membership of the fledgling branch.
Cavan Bridge N/S Anselem Lovett and Evelyn O Connor E/W Mrs O Sullivan and Annie McEneaney tie with Mrs McMyler and Mrs McMenamin. There were eight tables in play.
Noel Smith well known star of Cavan Shamrocks and 31 Tullac Mongan is given a trial by Saint Patrick’s Athletic in their reserve game against Drogheda United at the Lourdes Stadium in Drogheda. He is son of Hugh and Kathleen Smith 31 Tullac Mongan.
October 31st 1969 Meeting with Minister for Health to consider new Health Board for Cavan Monaghan Louth and Meath with the administration centre to be decided by the new Board which will become operational in February 1971. All ambulances operating from the new Administration Centre will be equipped with the latest radio technology. It was confirmed by the Minister that the propose new hospital for the area will be built in Cavan or Monaghan town with the geographical location favoring Cavan. However the Minister himself is Erskine Childers TD a deputy for Monaghan. The situation is delicate in the extreme.
Cavan wins the premier prize and £100 in the Gaelic League sponsored ‘Glor Na Gael’ for populations in the 3,000-8,000 bracket.
Huge crowd in Cullies cemetery for the /Visitation with Fathers PJ McManus and PJ Gargan presiding and thanking the plot holders for tidying up the graves and leaving the cemetery looking so splendidly. The visitation of Killygarry cemetery takes place next Sunday.
Sympathy is extended to Mr Michael Reilly Ashe Street on the death of his brother J Reilly Mullinacross Kingscourt. Funeral took place on Monday to Saint Mary’s cemetery Kingscourt.
Samuel Beckett the Irish playwright has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature on hearing the news Samuel just grunted ‘catastrophe’ The writer of ‘Waiting for Godot’ is in Tunisia moving from hotel to hotel encased in anonymity and keeping his identify strictly confidential.
ESB are working around the clock to provide the new fluorescent lighting at Kilnavara and Swellan which will cost £114. Five further lights are being installed between the ‘Smyco Factory’ and the Urban boundary at Swellan at a further cost of £590.
The annual general meeting of Cavan CYMS is cancelled because of the death on Friday of James ‘Jimmy’ Finlay Farnham Street. Jimmy was a long time founding member of Cavan CYMS and served in several positions on the committee. The meeting is rescheduled for after the last Mass on Sunday next.
Death of the very popular highly respected and very well known James ‘Jimmy’ Finlay at the age of 57 on Friday. He was a member of the well known Finlay family hailing from Coolbawn Corlesmore and was an all round contractor in Cavan for many years. No job was too big and no job too small for Jimmy. He was an excellent tradesman and his work was always carried out to the highest specifications. Jimmy was not only Contractor but an outstanding plumber electrician brick layer and plasterer. He was very involved with Cavan Fire Brigade and only retired from the service a short time ago because of health problems. He was a leading member at the time of the tragic Saint Joseph’s Industrial School Fire in February 1943 and oversaw huge changes in preparation training and equipping fire brigades from that time. He was extremely enthusiastic and was always first out no matter what time of day or night the Brigade was called out. He features prominently in Danny O Hanlon’s book ‘Out of the Ashes’. He was a leading member of Cavan Saint Vincent De Paul and was known for his extreme generosity and generosity paying for many items of comfort for those well off out of his own pocket over many years. He was one of the leading stewards in the Cathedral and was courteous and very helpful in his directions to the general public. Founder member of Cavan CYMS he served on the committee in every capacity and no matter how busy Jimmy always made his presence felt taking a leading part in relocating the Club after its hasty move from the Presbytery in 1960, He was also a leading member of Cavan CBSI for many years and made his transport always available to bring the Troop to and from the annual camps in Enniscrone. Jimmy was a leading member of Cavan County Board for may years representing Cavan Slashers. He was involved in the purchase and extension of the pitch and facilities and in fact was charge hand in the work that resulted in Breffni Park re opening in May 1952 to be acclaimed as the best provincial pitch and facilities in provincial Ireland hosting the Ulster Final of 1952 when Cavan beat Monaghan on their way to winning the Anglo Celt and Sam Maguire Cups. Jimmy was also a leading referee and took charge of many of the big games in Breffni Park. He never let the game get too robust but was known for his application of the advantage rule.. Above all Jimmy Finlay was an outstanding Christian and practiced his religion in everything he did and said in his short life. He is survived by his wife Rose nee McGahern son Father Sean Brian Mighty Avons drummer Brother Simon USA Tony daughters Rosemary Cavan Margaret Cavan and brother Frank Finlay Coolbawn sisters Mrs D Shanaghy Dun Laoire Mrs M Shanaghy Corlesmore. There was an overflow attendance at the removal and funeral from The Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Potahee cemetery. Father PJ McManus officiated. The members of Cavan Fire Brigade formed a guard of honour with the coffin being borne by fire brigade tender to its place of rest.
Cavan Ladies Red Cross back in the news as they win the County Novice title with Bailieboro winning the men’s title in Saint Augustine’s Hall. Pictures are Maureen Barrett leader Eilish Donohoe TM Goldrick Area Director Patricia Tully T Shannon.
Goodbye Charlie as Charlie Gallagher retires from inter county football after a distinguished career of 14 years winning 4 Ulster Senior medals 1962 1964 1967 and 1969 Dr McKenna Railway Cup honours. He never graced an All Ireland final and Charlie’s greatest feats were in the Ulster Championship and National League where he was leading scorer for many years. He never appeared to play his best in Croke Parka and defences were usually too well marshalled to allow the Cootehill wizard much scope to shine. In a parting salvo Charlie calls on the Cavan County Board to give full powers to the County Team Manager and only employ Selectors as scouts or talent spotters having no function once the game got underway.
Butlersbridge score a well merited 1-11 to 0-12 win over Killeshandra to qualify for the final of the County Junior Championship where they will play Kill or Cootehill. Killeshandra led by 0-6 to 0-4 at half time. The Bridge forward line capitalized on their limited possession while only the brilliant Mark Goldrick and Tommy Galligan poses a real threat in the Killeshandra full forward line. Butlersbridge Niall Sheridan Sean Brogan Ray Dunne Francie Reilly John McGerty Frank Rorke Mickey O Reilly Oliver Leddy Martin Fitzpatrick Jimmy Browne Johnny Cusack Tommy Smyth Philip Dunne Eamonn O Reilly and Brendan Sheridan. Sub Con Smith for John McGerty.
Larry Cunningham is due to play his first date in Cavan on December 30th 1969 with his new band the ‘Country Blue Boys’ only problem is that ‘Joe Dolan and the Drifters’ are due to play the Sport’s Centre in Cavan on exactly the same night. Something will have to give!
November 7th 1969 New girl’s school at the Poor Clare Convent situated at Townspark is complete at a cost of £120,000. The contractor was T Ledwith Templemichael Longford and the Architect was Phil Cullivan of Gaffney/ Cullivan in Cavan. The girls and teachers moved into their new school on Monday the 17th November 1969. The official blessing and opening will take place at a later date.
Pictured is Eileen Cassells a first cousin of Teddy Sean and Seamus McCormack who is hitting the high spots on BBC 1 and has just returned from a record breaking tour of Poland where she represented Britain in the Warsaw Song Contest. The 22 year old beauty is daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Cassells Finchley London formerly from Behey Stradone.
Happy Wanderer Francis Kendall Husband calls to the Anglo Celt on his way through Cavan to Leitrim. Over the last 15 months he has walked 2,500 miles through 21 counties in Ireland. He is known as the ‘Pilgrim Bard’
Wash out of outdoor visitation in Killygarry as the unusually small crowd are ushered into the Church for prayers and benediction due to the very inclement weather and clash with Derry and Cavan in Breffni Park crucial National League game. Fathers Des O Dowd ABC McGrath and PJ Gargan Adm officiated.
Cavan CYMS 1969 Chairman Jim Mooney Vice Chairman Jimmy McCormack and Paddy O’ Reilly Secretary Mickey Breslin Assistant Secretary Edward Smith Joint Treasurers Michael Coyle and Bernard Sharkey Spiritual Director Father Des O Dowd. Committee Tommy McKiernan Eamonn McCormack Peter Donohoe Thomas Smith Bernard Cafferty Gerry Higgins Martin Jermyn.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce decide to introduce a five day working week in Cavan with the old half day Thursday now a full opening day. Shops will close at 10 pm on Saturday night and reopen at 9 on Tuesday morning.
Cavan draw with Derry 1-6 to Derry’s 0-9 in a downpour in wet and mucky Breffni Park . Cavan equalized with the last kick of the game after Gene Cusack was upended by Henry Diamond with Cusack sending over the leveling point. Eamonn Gaffney uses the occasion to illustrate the deplorable way the Press have been treated in Breffni Park and at the other Cavan centres throughout the years when he tells readers that he had to stay out in the deplorable conditions taking notes of the game while three journalists from Dublin were escorted to covered accommodation and supplied with plush seating in the Broadcasting Box. This controversary was to rumble on for months resulting in Cavan County Board supplying much better facilities and courtesy to the local press.
Celebrations to mark the 75th Anniversary of Cavan Golf Club founded in 1894 reach a climax with a dinner and social in the Club House where the new display board includes the names and years of each of the 74 captains of County Cavan Golf Club. The new Display Board will be unveiled by Dr Bertie Cullen the last Captain in Killynebber 1920 and the first in Drumelis in 1921 who is presently President of County Cavan Golf Club. Thirty three of the past captains will be in attendance and the present Captain Seamus Fox will be on hand to make the introductions and introduce the distinguished guests.
Mickey Breslin wins the premier billiards tournament at Cavan CYMS with Bernard Sharkey Runner UP.
November 14th 1969 Having received approval from the Department of the Environment Cavan Urban District Council approve a change to the Bye Law passed in 1923 transferring the Horse Fair from Farnham Street to the Fairgreen with permission still in existence to show the prospective stock of horses etc on the previous Monday evening. The Fair to take place on the second Tuesday of each month.
After a glorious summer Cavan experiences the driest autumn in living memory with only 1.93 inches of rain recorded at the weather station at Kevitt Castle Crossdoney in August 1.03 in September 2.14 in October on 39 rainy days.
Mel Doherty moves to Coleman Road to more spacious premises opposite the new Scout Den. “Double Shield Stamps. Specialists in panel beating spray painting sign writing grease n oil wash and polish time for anti freeze and check those batteries. Same friendly efficient service guaranteed Phone Mel at 269”
Mr Robb brother of Mrs Jack Symms on visit to Mrs Daniels Drumard House and her niece Mrs Tubman Drumard House Ricehill Cavan died suddenly on Thursday. He was later cremated in Belfast.
Vincent Walsh Treasurer of Cavan’s new fledgling Credit Union announces that the membership of Cavan Credit Union has shot up to 280 members with loans of £6.500 advanced. Delegation from Armagh travelling to a meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall to examine the success story with a view to setting up a similar enterprise in Armagh city.
Kathleen Hamilton Rivory Butlersbridge sells her residential farm for £2,300. J C Brady Staghall was the Auctioneer and Kevin Smith Solicitor Dublin had carriage of sale.
Hilda Storey from the Royal School is the overall winner of the Schools Irish Debating competition sponsored by the Gaelic League Cavan. The MC was Seamus White Father Dan Gallogly and Matt McDonagh MA were the adjudicators. Saint Clare’s will take on Saint Patrick’s College and The Royal School will take on Loreto College in the semi finals.
“Sean McManus will spins the discs at the monster disc a go go in Saint Joseph’s Hall Ballyjamesduff with the Percy French Trio supplying the interval music”
Cavan Shamrocks will play Swilly Rovers in the third round of the FAI Junior Cup at Tierquin next Sunday. Cavan beat Belturbet 6-1 in the previous round but last Sunday’s AUL game against Cootehill at Tierquin had to be canceled when the visitors could only field eight players.
N/S PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter at Cavan Bridge Club Mitchell pairs.
Cootehill will play Butlersbridge in the Junior Championship final after Cootehill beat neighbours Kill 3-8 to 0-4 in the Cavan Junior championship semi final at Breffni Park.
November 21st 1969 Jimmy Coyle retires from working as a Road Mender on the roads around Cavan town with Cavan County Council. He was well know in his horse drawn cart particularly during winter months when he spread salt and grit on the roads and filling in pot holes as they occurred. He is a native of Larigan Carrickaboy and his first job was in the Council Yard where he was in charge of feeding turf to the first steam rollers.
The Department of Local Government announce that the Minister Kevin Boland has allocated a paltry £30,000 as the total Budget for 1969.
Players Number 6 Filter Cigarettes only 4/3 for a packet of twenty.
Death of Margaret ‘Peggy’ Meehan Military Row after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude. She was a member of the very well known Dowd family from Latt and was extremely popular being a Christian in all her dealings with others. She was noted for her charm and hospitality particularly to those in the community less well off. She is survived by her husband James ‘Jimmy’ Funeral Undertaker with Bernard Flood’s daughters Ann and Geraldine brothers Phil Benny and Jim in Dublin and Terry in Sligo three sisters Kathleen Carroll Highfield Road Mrs M Brady and Mrs P Johnston Toronto. Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Donal Crotty BA is conferred with his H Dip Honours in Education at Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth. He is son of Mr and Mrs John Crotty Cashel Ballinagh. Donal was recently appointed to the teaching staff of Cavan Technical School.
Rev Terence P Cunningham Professor of Moral Theology at Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth and a native of upper Lavey will lecture on ‘Cavan Town 1838’ at the Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne meeting in the Farnham Hotel next week.
Anne Smith Saint Clare’s Secondary School Cavan is the winner of the Intermediate regional debating competition sponsored by Gael Linn at the Comprehensive School Cootehill. The Convent of Mercy Castleblayney were the team winners.
Crosserlough in search of their fourth successive county senior championship title take on Saint Joseph’s Arva/Killeshandra in Sunday’s late late county senior championship final taking place in November because of Cavan’s prolonged championship run.
PJ Leddy Ballinamore and now East Tennessee State University wins his third successive race on the College’s circuit in the USA setting a record and personal best in his latest triumph. He is being hailed as a future All American University Champion.
Swilly Rovers easily beat Cavan Shamrock’s 6-1 in the third round of the FAI Junior Cup at Tierquin. Great display by a younger much lighter and less fit Cavan side leading one nil at half time through a wonderful goal After 5 minutes Dickey Smith making his comeback with the Shamrocks passed on to Eamonn Cusack who sped through the Swilly defence only to find Jackie Murphy who sent a bullet of a shot to the Swilly net prompting a mini invasion of the pitch as the huge crowd joined with the players in celebration. Swilly were constantly on the attack but try as they might with beautiful ground football they just could not penetrate the Cavan defence and the interval was reached with the Shamrock’s still a goal to the good against their illustrious opponents. The second half was all Swilly Rovers and the out of shape Cavan defence were just no match for the stronger and much fitter Swill side who cruised into the fourth round on a score of 6-1. Martin Clarke Johnny Lynch Dickey Smith John O Neill Eamonn McGovern Eamonn Cusack Noel Smith Gerry Egan and goal scorer Jackie Murphy all tried hard but once the energy ran out there was just one side in it and after the game Swilly Rovers were installed as favourites to win the competition outright once again.
Hughie Maguire a native of Doogra Killeshandra and his life time colleague and friend Frank Farrell Colmcille county Longford open their super new shoe and repair shop ‘Cavan Footwear’ at the corner of Bridge Street and Abbey Street. Both men have worked as shoemakers all their lives and worked together in Mulligan’s Shoe Repair Shop opposite the Surgical Hospital. up to the time it closed 12 years ago They can sole and heel those shoes in just twenty minutes!
November 28th 1969 Peter Paul Brady now 78 years young retires after twenty years President of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland. He is a native of Town Hall Street and the organisation was initiated by his neighbour and good friend JP Neary who was also blind and former Butchers in Town Hall Street Cavan. Peter encouraged the compilation of a Braille Library and other aids for the blind during his long term at the helm. He took a paternal interest in the welfare not only of the members but the employees of NCBI and was always interested in their personal stories. During Peter’s time as President the radio played a huge part in bringing the news to the blind and Home Assistance Officers were employed by Association resulting in a better quality of life for the blind in their own homes. In his graceful and dignified retirement from the Presidency Peter is resident with his daughter Vera Sherlock in Kingscourt. He is pictured with his daughter Vera son in law Victor former Cavan All Ireland footballer grandson Brian 9 and grand daughter Linda 15. Peter was a long time member of Cavan Urban District Council. He plans to make his annual holiday trip to John McCaffrey’s again next year and will stay with John at his home at 1 Tullac Mongan for one month fishing the Lough Erne waterway and renewing friendships with all his many friends in Cavan town. Peter has two brothers Phelim and engineer with London County Council Johnny who owns a licensed premises in London and is President of London Irish RFC three sisters Annie supervisor Cavan Telephone Exchange Kathy a music teacher in Town Hall Street and Nora Brady Ballyjamesduff. The family were proprietors of ‘The Olde Globe Hotel’ in the centre of Cavan where Dunne’s Stores are situated to day 2013.
Arising out of a fatal car accident on Peadar Cox 19 apprentice mechanic in Tractamotors is charged with dangerous driving of a motor car at Ballinagh county Cavan causing the death of Patrick Reilly aged 19 Dernacross and Bernard Fitzpatrick aged 16 Reavey Cornafean. He was fined £10 and suspended from driving for 6 months at Cavan Circuit Court.
The Cavan Association in Dublin announce their winners for 1969 which includes Hugh Gough in the Cultural section Gene Cusack in the sporting category and the retiring Charlie Gallagher in the special section. The awards will be presented at a gala dinner in the Clare Manor Hotel Malahide Road Dublin on Alterations to the main altar in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim mean that Mass is being celebrated on the Holy Family side altar with John Cullen and Company Haddington Road Dublin making alterations to the main altar so that the priest will now face the congregation.
Cavan Christmas Tree 1969 Chairman Willie Scott Secretary Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Place and Treasurer Betty Breslin Coleman Road.
Nominations for Zone A are announced at the meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall to elect a new Parish Council with Father PJ Gargan Adm presiding. Kathleen Maguire Church Street Connie McEntee Church Street Frank Goodman Drumalee Terry O Reilly Drumalee Joe Young Drumcrave Brian Coleman Drumalee Phil Lee Wesley Street . In contrast the meeting to elect nominees for Zone 4 was postponed due to a very poor attendance.
The Royal School defeat Saint Patrick’s College in the semi final of the inter school Irish debating competition held in the Concert Hall of the Poor Clare Convent. Niall Huston Royal School was the individual winner while the adjudicators were Brain O Mordha MA Father Dan Gallogly and Matt McDonagh Inspector of Schools. Seamus De Faoite was Fear an Tigh.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Joan O Hanlon and Peggy Willock E/W Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard.
Death of James Clarke Cortubber well known local farmer after an illness of over 12 months at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.
Crosserlough win their fourth senior championship in a row as they outclass Saint Joseph’s an amalgamation of Arva and Killeshandra 1-9 to 0-4 in a well attended senior final at cold and windy Breffni Park. Gate receipts were £277. Saint Joseph’s played with the wind in the first half and led the champions 0-4 to 0-2 at the interval but Crosserlough showed their class in the second half while playing with the strong wind and after substitute PV McCabe sent a rocket to the Saint Joseph’s net there was only going to be one winner. Crosserlough took their chances while the otherwise impressive challenger’s spurned their opportunities particularly in the first half. The Doctor Plunkett Cup was presented to Crosserlough captain Dennis King after the game.
Eddie Leddy the unbeaten Ballinamore US University champion home on holidays from Tennessee State University wins the prestigious Hollymount 5 ½ mile road championship from Irish junior 10,000 meters Frank Greally Ballyhaunis and the Connaught champion Tom Madden Derrydonnell. Moore Athletic club won the team championship.
Cavan Motor Club host their fifth gala dinner dance at which the awards were presented in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are J Cathcart Derek Morris Secretary Brian Nerney Secretary Midland Motor Club J Walsh Oldcastle Chairman Cavan Motor Club C Irwin Castlederg T McNally Lisbellaw Willie McCormack Cavan Vincent Lesley Castlederg P Cahill Ballyjamesduff P Speer Armagh C O Reilly Ballyjamesduff and J Breah Dublin. Over 120 guests were in attendance.
December 5th 1969 Very Rev Patrick Mulligan PP VG Carrickmacross is appointed by Pope Paul VI as the new Bishop of Clogher to rake over from Doctor Eugene O Callaghan who has retired due to old age. He is aged 57 and native of Lisbellaw county Fermanagh. He was ordained on June 20th 1937 at Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth.
John P McKiernan County Council Corlesmore is congratulated by the members of Cavan Committee of Agriculture on his promotion to the Committee of the General Council of Agriculture in Ireland. He is a very well known farmer and Fianna Fail member of Cavan County Council.
Judge PN Ryan awards William ‘Billy’ Loughnane 33 Tullac Mongan £600 and costs in his claim for damages at Cavan Circuit Court against Michael Smith Oakvale Self Drive Car operator Farnham Road arising out of a collision at Drung on May 4th 1967 when Michael Smith’s car crashed into Billy’s vehicle causing extensive bruising to the left shoulder and chest. Mr Smith’s car somersaulted on impact and came to rest along the ditch. Paddy Lindsay SC instructed by George Maloney was for Billy Loughnane and TJ Fitzpatrick appeared for Michael Smith.
Announcement at all Masses on Sunday that a new pension scheme for priests is being introduced which calls for an initial funding by the parishioners and regular payments into the fund by the clergy.
Meeting in Saint Augustine/s Hall on all interested parties on the 10th December 1969 to consider the implications of the proposed new school at Cootehill for moderately handicapped children.
Birth of Mary Elizabeth Weir weighing 6 lbs and 11 ozs daughter of Alex and Bridie Weir 4 Fairview first child to be born in new estate. The Weir’s only moved in at the end of October 1969. Alex is son of ?? Weir and Baby McCaffrey 9 Jubilee Terrace Cavan. Bridie is daughter of Mr and Mrs Joey Murray 26 Tullac Mongan. At a meeting of Cavan Urban Council Joe McGovern proposed that the new estate be called ‘Fairview’ with Paddy Conaty seconding.
Mary Breslin and family widow of the late Andy Breslin Main Street buys the bungalow of KV Marron at Drumelis Cavan for £7,600 with Tom Fitzpatrick having carriage and Murphy Quinn Auctioneer.
Dermot Smith Earlsvale Road buys the premises of Charles Clarke Accountant at 80 Upper Main Street for a reasonable sum of £4,000. Brian Murphy was Auctioneer and it was learnt that Dermot who is very well known in music circles will open his new Domestic Appliance Centre on the premises before Christmas 1969.
Climax to a great season of debating in Irish under the auspices of the very active Cavan Gaelic League will take place when The Royal School take on Saint Patrick’s College in the final at Saint Clare’s Convent Concert Hall. Rev Brother John FRSC will adjudicate while a concert in Irish will follow with acts from Loreto Poor Clare’s Saint Pat’s and the Royal with Seamus De Faoite Fear an Tigh.
Over 500 blood donations at the Mobile Unit of National Blood Transfusion Unit in the Protestant Hall. Gold pelicans were awarded to Willie Finnegan Tierquin John A Smith Ballyhaise Patrick Smith Leiter Poles Dessie O Reilly Stradone Sean Moriarity NT Ballinagh Norman Lowry Ballinagh and John Lee Edergole Lisboduff
Father Dermot McCarthy a naïve of Ballinamore and just back from filming with the Radharc team for RTE in Borneo will lecture at the next meeting of Cavan Photographic Club in the Farnham Hotel.
Olive Millar wife of Rev George Millar BA The Rectory is the lucky winner of the star prize at the annual parochial sale of work in the Town Hall where all stands reported record takings.
Michael Leddy appeals for voluntary adult help to paint the inside of the new Scout De at Coleman Road which is ongoing at the moment. Michael expects with the proper response the job could be completed early in the New Year.
Butlersbridge and Cootehill will clash in Sunday’s Junior Championship final which the Bridge have won on only one occasion in 1963 while Cootehill powered by Mickey Duffy former Monaghan great Charlie Gallagher and Brain Sherlock have won twice in 1952 and 1960.
Drumalee defeat Arva 1-9 to 1-6 to win the Intermediate Championship final at well attended but bitterly cold Breffni Park. Fines sporting thrilling games with fortunes flowing both ways but in the end the laurels rest where they belong. Arva very much on top in the first half with the strong wind in their back turned over only a point ahead of the Cavan town team and lost their chance of the title as this young skilled combination of players took over on the slippery surface. As in many other battles it was that fine loyal Drumalee man Frankie Walsh who scored the vital goal albeit of the soft variety when he lobbed in a ball from fully 40 yards and the ball eluded backs and forwards to end up in the Arva net just five minutes into the second half. Drumalee were ahead for the first time in the match and despite Arva’s best efforts they never looked like being overhauled. Arva hit the post twice in the closing stages but Drumalee were worthy champions and qualified to play in the senior grade next season. This is only Drumalee’s second ever title winning the Junior League in 1964. Drumalee particularly with the plentiful supply in the second half were outstanding in attack where Frankie Walsh was the star at centre half forward while the other veteran Donie Fay was always dangerous and threatening to the Arva defence. Micheal Greenan and Fergus McCauley opened up the Arva defence with some great movements. The burly Dennis O Keefe and Thomas McCauley were always in the thick of the action. At centre field Joey O Keefe was always trying hard but his partner Andy Monson did not produce his usual form. Paddy :Lyons had a fine game in goal his long kick outs being a feature and he saved his side twice in the closing stages with two magnificent full length saves. Joey Browne at full back and Seamus Fay and Oliver Reilly on the flanks were impregnable and gave Drumalee a spring board at the back while the half back line of Tommy and Michael Smith on the flanks and Tommy McCauley at centre half cut out any early threats from Arva and acted as a springboard for many of the Drumalee assaults in the second half. Michael Cully John Joe Brady and Tommy Brady were best in defence for Arva while Joe Flaherty and Seamus Sorahan ruled the roost at midfield. In attack only P Nelson and Sean White looked capable of penetrating the Drumalee defence. Arva led at the interval by 1-1 to Drumalee’s 0-3. Points from Tommy McCauley and Donie Fay put Drumalee into the lead then came the decisive goal from Frankie Walsh to put the town side 0-4 ahead. Later after Arva shot points from P Nelson Tony Flaherty sub and P Fox Micheal Greenan replied with two points from frees and Tommy McCauley also had another point before the great Donie Fay had the ball in the net but the goal was disallowed for a square ball. Referee Alo Donohoe from Oldcastle. Drumalee Paddy Lyons Oliver Reilly Joe Browne Seamus Fay Captain Tommy Smith Seamus McCauley Michael Smith Joe O Keefe Andy Monson Micheal Greenan Frank Walsh Fergus McCauley Tommy McCauley Dennis O Keefe and Donie Fay.
Jim Lindsey springs the surprise of the season by defeating hot favourite Frank Glancy in the semi final of the Cavan Badminton Championship in the Protestant Hall. Jim will now play brother Mervyn or Val Cassidy Belturbet in the decider.
“Diocese of Kilmore official pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop Austin Quinn. Pilgrim fare 41 guineas ex Dublin. Invalid fare £42 ex Dublin . Shamrock Travel 32 Eden Quay beside Liberty Hall Dublin Phone 01-48559. Invalid booking Father PJ McManus The Presbytery. Places limited.
December 12th 1969 Mrs E Daniels ‘Drumard House’ Ricehill organist at Cavan Parish Church is made a presentation of a handbag of notes by Archdeacon H W Shire and Rev George Millar BA the Rectory Cavan to mark 50 years of distinguished service as organist in Cavan Parish Church at a function in the Protestant Hall. At the age of 14 Mrs Daniels was chief organist in Killeshandra and later moved to Kilmore in 1922 and from there as permanent organist in Cavan Parish Church.
Bishop Austin Quinn in the year of ‘Itinerant Settlement’ called by the Irish Hierarchy is photographed at the very enjoyable social in Poor Clare’s where many Itinerant families were present or represented at the concert and social organised by the Girl’s Club Cavan. A similar function will be held this Sunday in Loreto Covent Cavan.
Pictured at the lecture give by Doctor Terence Cunningham lecturer in Moral Theology Maynooth College are Father Frank McKiernan Principal Ballinamore and Editor of the Bhreifne Journal Father Cunningham Breege Sheridan Treasurer and Cavan County Librarian Dr FPE Smith Chairman Liam Kelly Vice Chairman and Father Augustine Leydon Secretary Cumainn Seanchas an Cabhan. Dr Cunningham’s lecture ‘Cavan Town 1838’ will be published in full in the Anglo Celt at a later date.
George Donohoe Farnham Hotel Phone (15 and 138 two lines) and a native of Ballyconnell joins forces with his fellow county men John Clancy who has purchased the ‘Derragarra Inn’ Butlersbridge (Phone Butlersbridge 603) and Joe Good who is the proprietor of the ‘Abbey Bar’ (Phone Cavan 346) all expert caterers who have returned to their native counties in the last year send Christmas greetings to all their friends and customers at home and abroad.
Dermot Smith opens his super new ‘Domestic Appliance Centre’. at 80 Main Street (Harvest) Phone Cavan 475 where you are assured of first class service and good value in domestic appliance radios record players and televisions.
Death of Dermot Donlon Marian Row Ballinagh at the age of 37. Member of the famous Donlon family from Swellan who are closely identified with the Railway Station in Cavan. He was son of Paddy and Mrs Donlon retired CIE Swellan Cavan. For many years Dermot worked in Fegans before emigrating some years ago but returned only a few years ago and was recently once again working in Fegan’s as a coal delivery man. He took ill quite recently and died after a short illness in Lisdarn Hospital. He is survived by his parents in Swellan wife Bridie one daughter Geraldine six brothers John Brendan in Manchester Seamus in Mullingar Peter in Dublin Michael Ballyjamesduff and Brian in Swellan Cavan three sisters Mrs J Heaney Lurgan Armagh Mrs Michael Hyland in London and Phyllis in Belfast. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral where Father PJ McManus officiated. Father Michael Gilbride Ballinagh recited the prayers for the dead in Cullies cemetery.
“My shop at 2 College Street opens every Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays selling best quality second hand clothing” Gerard Farrell Butlersbridge.
Mr Middlebrook from Boston in Lincolnshire wants to hear from Anglo Celt readers who took part in the ‘First Day of the Battle of the Somme’ July 1st 1916-he is presently compiling a book. Many Cavan men were among the advance party of Irish Fusiliers who fought on that day.
Crosserlough are red hot favourites to win their first Ulster Club Championship against the dark horses Bryansford Down in the Ulster Club final at Casement Park Belfast on Sunday next. They have been knocked out by eventual champions Saint Joseph’s Ballyshannon/Bundoran in the last two years but were very impressive in defeating Saint Eunan’s of Letterkenny in the semi final .Bryansford have no stars on the present Down team and are somewhat of an enigma emerging to win their first Down senior championship since 1957. The Newcastle based club provided a big shock in beating Burren in the Down senior final and were equally impressive in beating Clann Na Gael Armagh in the Ulster semi final. With their greater experience and physique Crosserlough are given a confident vote of winning their first every Ulster senior title. Controversary erupts over the choice of venue with Crosserlough claiming that Casement Park in the depths of winter was effectively a home venue for Bryansford. Despite the row the game goes ahead in Belfast.
Cavan CYMS white wash Arva Youths in snooker clash in Arva with Edward Smith beating Sean Curran Michael Breslin beating Eamonn Murray Sean McManus beat Eamonn McEntee Paddy O Reilly beat Martin McGurk and Martin Jermyn beat Con Bouchier.
Jim Lyndsey Kilmore causes big upset in Cavan Badminton semi final when he beats the favourite Frank Glancy in a thrilling encounter in the Protestant Hall. Subsequently he played Val Cassidy Killeshandra in the final after the latter had beaten Jim’s brother Mervyn in the semi final. Jim won a thrilling final and was presented with the ‘Hire Purchase Company of Ireland’ trophy by former Cavan and Ulster footballer Gabriel Kelly. In the same tournament Mrs T Smith and Mrs Gordon beat Mrs Turkington and Mrs Armstrong Kilmore Junior mixed doubles Jim Lindsey and Mrs Turkington beat Jim and Lucy Hayes Killeshandra Junior doubles Jim Hayes and Rory Toal Killeshandra beat J Bulsham and E Laurence Mohill Ladies Doubles Ann O Grady and Sheila Cosgrove beat Maureen Crowe and Mrs E Ellis Cavan Minor mixed Jim Browne and D Clarke Kilmore beat B Reilly and Mrs Bredin Killeshandra. The winner of the raffle for a valuable Christmas Hamper was Mrs Rose Lee Farnham Road.
Cootehill decisively beat a gallant Butlersbridge 0-10 to 1-4 in the County Junior Final at cold and windy Breffni Park before a good sized attendance. Cootehill young hungry team with eight of the present Cavan County minor team in the panel and the experience of Charlie Gallagher and Brian Sherlock were never led and despite the advantage of second half fresh wind in their back their challenge eventually petered out. Cootehill led by 0-6 to 1-2 at half time with the goal coming from tear away full forward Tom Sheridan. Every time Sheridan touched the ball there was an air of expectancy and his energetic play brought round of applause culminating with his great goal coming up to half time. Ollie Leddy equalized just after the break and most of the crowd thought that the Bridge would kick on to victory from this point but then tragedy struck as Tom Sheridan had to be carried off injured to be replaced by out of shape Con Smith whose role was purely pedestrian . Despite gallant efforts from the Bridge their attempts at scoring were feeble and B McCabe shot Cootehill points on 45 and 51 minutes and despite further pressure from the Bridge Charlie Gallagher shot the last point of the game on the stroke of full time. Butlersbridge Niall Sheridan Sean Brogan Ray Dunne T Reilly John McGerty F Rourke Mickey O Reilly Ollie Leddy Martin Fitzpatrick Eamonn Reilly Johnny Cusack Tommy Smyth Jimmy Browne Tom Sheridan (Captain) and Philip Dunne. Sub Con Smith for Tom Sheridan Referee P Masterson Cornafean. H L Smyth presented the Junior Championship trophy to Cootehill captain Brian Sherlock with Tom Sheridan the Bridge Captain first to offer his congratulations.
“Beat the Breathalyzer at McGinnity’s new Off Sales Department. Telephone Orders delivered promptly from out specially air conditioned Bar and Lounge. Enjoy chilled beer and iced spirits Phone Cavan 90”
December 19th 1969 Cavan’s Royal School are the winners of the Cavan secondary school’s debating final beating Saint Patrick’s College Cavan in the final at the Convent Concert Hall Poor Clare Convent/ The competition was sponsored by Cavan branch Gael Linn with Father Dan Gallogly Chairman presiding. Royal School Niall Harkin Captain Hilda Storey and Arthur Bright. Michael Smith Saint Patrick’s College won the individual award. Matt McDonagh MA Audrey De Vere were adjudicators with Father Dan Gallogly Chairman Cavan Gaelic League presiding. Enjoyable concert followed with contributions from Loreto Poor Clare’s Saint Patrick’s College and Royal School.
Tommy McEvoy son of Mr and Mrs Edward McEvoy College Street qualifies as a Male Staff Mental Health Nurse in Long Grove Hospital Surrey.
Death of Tom Brady at the age of 78 former
Manager of The Hibernian Bank in Mullingar at the Mater Private Hospital Eccles
Street Dublin. After his retirement he moved to Bettystown to retire. He was son
of the late Bernard and Mrs Brady ‘The Old Globe Hotel’ now the Ulster Arms Main
Street. He left Cavan at 15 and was employed in the Hibernian Bank in
Letterkenny. On the outbreak of World War One he enlisted and was Unit Paymaster
in the British Navy. He is survived by his wife Margaret son
Bernard Watford London three daughters Mrs M Keane Westmeath Mrs Zelazny Canada
and Mrs M Bailie Australia. He was brother of Paddy Cullies Peter Paul
Kingscourt Bernard Dublin Tony Philip BE and Johnny London Kathy Annie Town Hall
Street and Nora Ballyjamesduff. Funeral from Myvone Church with interment in
Forgney cemetery.
Death of one of Northern Ireland’s most prominent businessmen Michael J McGovern Monaghan Street Newry at the age of 93. He was father of Ina Hickey Church Street.
Cavan Bridge Club make a presentation to Jim Mansfield retired County Engineer on his departure reside in Dublin. Maura Cullen wife of Bertie President of the Club made the presentation to one of the most outstanding members the club has ever had. Native of Tipperary he is a founder member and former Captain and Secretary of Cavan Bridge Club.
Sean Walsh Tommy Gray Ken Simpson Tommy O Donnell Robert Gray Paddy Lyons Clyde Jenkins Noel Fay are among the definite starters to plunge in Swellan Lake this Christmas morning at 11:30.
Only fair prices at Cavan Turkey Market with cocks making a modest 2/3- 2/6 per lb hens 3/- to 3/6 and fat geese 2/6 per lb.
Michael ‘Maxie’ McDonald passes out as a member of Garda Siochana at the Depot in Templemore. He is son of Michael and Mrs McDonald Earlsvale Road. Michael is now serving in Mountjoy Station in Dublin.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Dermot Morgan 2nd Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan E/W Kay Henry and Mrs McMyler 2nd Vincent Crotty and Nuala McGovern.3rd Annie Brady and Nellie Harding
County Cavan Golf Club Christmas Prize tie between Frank Lyons and T Rogers 29 ½ each.
Bombshell as TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board GAA announces that he is not seeking re election as Chairman of the County Board after serving 14 years in the position since being first elected in 1955 to succeed J Mullen Mountnuggent who had served three years as Chairman.
Big surprise as the hot favourites Crosserlough from Cavan fail to win the Ulster Senior Club Championship at well attended Casement Park where the conditions were good but windy with a heavy shower just before the throw in making the surface slippery . Controversary all week about the venue seemed to hamper Crosserlough’s preparation with their representatives claiming that Casement Park was effectively a home venue for the Down champions. Bryansford who had not won a Down senior championship since 1947 were much more a team while Crosserlough slow build up in their play played right into the hands of a young mobile hungry team who waltzed through the Crosserlough defence at great speed and cohesion. The game was won and lost at centre field where Sean Byers and Pat O Hara surprisingly played second fiddle to the Down pairing and even John Joe O Reilly’s switch from centre forward to centre field did not fully solve the problem as the forwards lost the leadership of the county star and Sean Byers was always off the pace in the forward line. What Crosserlough would have given for a Norbert Hanley to rescue them at the interval. Bryansford got off to a flying start and seemed to shock the Crosserlough men with their inter changing slick style going leading by three points at half time playing with the aid of the strong wind. They scored the vital goal five minutes before half time which halted the spirited Crosserlough fight back. Bryansford led 1-5 to 0-5 at half time. The Bryansford goal just before half time was the disaster that finally lost the game for the Cavan champions as Brendan Donohoe let the ball hop over his head and into the path of corner forward Sean O Hare who sent an unstoppable shot to the net despite the best efforts of Donal Crotty and Noel Lynch in the Crosserlough goals. Still at half time Crosserlough set fair to play with the strong wind and overhaul the Bryansford lead but instead the Down champions opened with intent and scored three more points to lead by 1-8 to 0-5 mid way through the second half. Paddy Cusack up front and Pauric Boyle were the only forwards to threaten any danger but Cusack in his anxiety was inclined to over play the ball and run up cul de sacs rather than play the ball to better placed colleagues. Bryansford had none of the established Down panel in their ranks and played as a team with JJ Smith at centre field having a stormer and easily emerging as the man of the match. Crosserlough Noel Lynch Hugh Donohue Brendan Donohoe Donal Crotty Dennis King Andy McCabe Percy Gilchreest Sean Byers and Pat O Hara Michael Cusack JJ O Reilly Paddy Cusack PV McCabe Gene Cusack and Pauric Boyle.
Joe Dolan and the Drifters make way for Larry Cunningham and the Country Blue Boys in the Sports Centre on Tuesday the 30th December 1969. Joe and the Drifters will play their date in Cavan shortly. Promoters of Larry’s first appearance in Cavan Steve Duggan PJ Carroll Paddy O Reilly and Micheal Smyth announce that they have reached an accommodation with Tommy McCormick owner of the Sports Centre which will nett the latter 15% of the takings cloak room and mineral bar takings for what promises to be one of the biggest nights ever in the history of dancing in Cavan.
Pictured are Cavan Old Folks Committee Betty Breslin Chairman Mrs Moorehead Surgeon Cullen Tommy Kenny Laura Breslin Secretary Angela Clarke Teresa Kitson Treasurer Maura Cullen Elizabeth Simpson and Father Des O Dowd. The well known Cavan tenor and entertainer Sean McManus was Santa Claus.
“Hub Bar under new management of Jim Gilchreest late of T G Mooney Dublin.”
December 26th 1969 Pictured is Jacinta Dunne daughter of Brendan and Mrs Dunne Church Street with her State Registered Nurse Parchment which she received at Sir Patrick Dunn’s Hospital in Dublin.
2nd Christmas Swim at Swellan. “9 intrepid swimmers” Sean Walsh, Tommy Gray, Robbie Gray, Noel Fay, Ken Simpson, Clive Jenkins, Paddy Lyons, John McDermott and Tommy O Donnell.
Tom McConville sells his leasehold premises ‘The Royal Hairdressing Salon’ beside the Farnham Hotel to Shirley Sheriff for £2,000
Peter Maguire is promoted to Sergeant and posted to Dowra. His brother John is a member of the force in Dublin.
Pictured is Mr and Mrs John Maguire Augher Sakilla Ballyconnell with their 16 children on the occasion of their Silver Wedding Anniversary. They have seven boys and nine girls. John is a Postman in Ballyconnell and is one of most famous Toomeregan Harrier of them all winning medals trophies and cups at every distance at Sports Meetings all over the area where he mostly cycled to and from the event. He has children from the age of 24 to nine months. His wife Kathleen looks after the small shop at the house as well as coping with the twelve children still at home. Pictured at Christmas 1969 are Kathleen and John Maguire with their family Declan 17 Noeleen 9 Kevin 12 Colm 2 Sheila 11 Ciaran 2 (Colm and Ciaran are twins) Orla 4 Seamus 24 with his wife Nora Paul 21 Angela 18 Kitty 17 Roisin 22 Marian 15 Yvonne eight weeks in the arms of her mother Kathleen Doreen 20 Tony 14 . Seamus and Paul are working in Dublin. Roisin is a teacher in Loreto College Bray. Doreen is chief cashier in the International Hotel in Dublin with Angela a Clerk in GV Maloney’s Solicitors Cavan. All others down to the twins aged four are still at school. Footnote His grandchildren Leoni and Maguire are well known Curtis Cup Golfers playing out of the Slieve Russell in Ballyconnell.
High Altar in the Cathedral is back in use with the priest now facing the people as and from last Sunday. The tabernacle has been moved to the Holy Family Altar.
“Cinderella In Pop Style” is the name of this year’s Pantomime from Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society from January 25th in the Town Hall for one week only. Cast of eighty with rehearsals taking place in the new Boy Scout’s Den for the very first time.
Due to ill health the legendary Tommy Gilroy Cavan Gaels is not seeking re election as Vice Chairman of Cavan County Board which he has occupied for the last six years. His work in the Fixtures and Disciplinary Committee will be badly missed. One of the great servants of Cavan GAA he played a pivotal role in the building and financing of the new Breffni Park in 1952 clearing the debt in a record time. He was Vice Chairman on the occasion of Cavan’s last All Ireland in 1952. Welcoming back the team to the county town on behalf of the Gaels of Breffni in the absence of Father Noel Fay Chairman who was unavoidable absent. Tommy first served on Cavan County Board as a delegate for his native Stradone in 1938. He was a selector in the glory days of 1947-1949 when Cavan contested three ~All Irelands on the trot winning in New York 1947 and against Mayo in Croke Park in 1948. He is a founder member of Cavan Gaels GFC being Vice Chairman since its foundation in 1957. Tommy is Chairman of the Gael’s finance committee since the start and they are engaged in the development of The Terry Coyle Park at the moment.
The Ulster team to play Munster at Croke Park on February 22nd 1970 is announced with Andy McCabe Enda McGowan Ray Carolan Steve Duggan and Gene Cusack and unlucky man out is Paddy Lyons who is named as sub goalkeeper. Team A Gallagher Tyrone Andy McCabe Tom McCreesh Armagh Tom O Hare Down Brian McEniff Donegal Tony McAtemney Antrim Enda McGowan Ray Carolan and Colm McAlarney Down John Murphy Down Mickey Niblock Derry Steve Duggan Sean O Connell Derry Sean O Neill Down and Gene Cusack. Subs Paddy Lyons Cavan Malachy McAfee Donegal Donal Carroll Donegal B Dolan Tyrone E Grieve Antrim J McCabe Monaghan and S McGrath Fermanagh.
Pictured at the ordination of Father Brian Darcy Ballinalack County Fermanagh the first priest to be ordained in Saint Michael’s College Enniskillen. The reception was held in the ‘Mountain View Hotel’ in Donagh. Pictured are his sister Joan Darcy father Hugh brother Gabriel and sister Maria.
January 2nd 1970 Fathers Declan Coyle Mountnuggent former Cavan County footballer Alo Connaughton Oldcastle and Harry O Carroll Manorhamilton are ordained by Bishop McCormack of Meath at Dalgan Park Navan.
Celt publishes full text of Father Terence Cunningham’s ‘Cavan Town 1838’ in this week’s issue.
Butlersbridge GFC make a presentation to star footballer Michael O Reilly who is emigrating and leaving the area. Social will be held in the Hall with music by Saint Aidan’s Ceilidhe Band on Friday 2nd January 1970. Subscriptions voluntary.
Midnight Mass 1969 celebrated by Bishop Austin Quinn with Father PJ Gargan being Master of Ceremonies and Father ABC McGrath in charge of the Cathedral Choir on the organ. The 8 am and 9 am on Christmas morning celebrated by Father PJ McManus while the 10 and 10:30 am Mass was celebrated by Father PJ Gargan Adm and the11:30 by Father ABC McGrath.
Wren boys on Saint Stephen’s Day very scarce but a more professional organised group arrived in the evening and were amply rewarded for their musical and entertainment talents.
Death of the legendary Frederick William Swan FW Swan former proprietor of an exclusive footwear shop opposite the Farnham Hotel and later the County Hotel. In latter years having disposed of the County Hotel he retired to live at Monte Viste Dalkey He was one of Cavan’s great characters and business people. Never seemed rushed or hurried he was a friend to all and was very successful in a poor time in Ireland in all his business ventures where he was ably assisted by his wife and Christy Kavanagh whom Freddy more or less adopted as a son and was Boots in the Hotel. His death occurred on Christmas Day 1969 in Monkstown Hospital Dublin. He is survived by his wife. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Derryheen cemetery..
Killygarry GFC annual dinner and presentation is held in the Lakeland Hotel with 270 guest present and Malachy O Reilly Chairman presiding and Hl Smith representing Cavan County Board.
Steady trade in the week up to Christmas with no last minute Christmas Eve Rush. Money was much more plentiful than in recent years with drapery being very much in demand for men and women. Maurice Brady reported that his figures were almost double of last year’s bumper year. As compared to other years very few exiles travelled from England for the Christmas holiday probably because of the uncertain political situation and tighter traveling restrictions due to the trouble in Northern Ireland. Fine spring like weather over Christmas with outdoor activates well patronized.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Jim Hearn E/W Tommy McCormick and Jim Mansfield.
Cavan are back in training under Gabriel Kelly at Breffni Park in preparation for upcoming National League while Brendan Murtagh is putting the Dublin/ Cavan contingent through their paces at Islandbridge.
While Larry Cunningham and the County Blue Boys pack out the Sport’s Centre in Cavan the Mighty Avons with new singer Gene Stuart go on the air with sponsored programme from Radio Eireann.
January 9th 1970 Doctor Patrick Quinn DPH DCH DR COS is appointed County Cavan MOH . He is a native of Roscommon and a graduate of NUI Galway. He is married with two boys. He was previously Assistant County MOH Dublin and Kilkenny.
Presentation to seven heavy machinery operators who have retired from Cavan County Council at a Social in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are Robert Hayes Cavan County Engineer B McPhillips Ballinagh 40 years service John Galligan Machinery Overseer Kilnavara J Teevan 27 years J Leatham Belturbet 42 years service P McGrath Virginia 40 years service C McPhillips 40 years service James Smith Coranure 21 years service. James Smith was the first man to drive the Magnet Cavan/Dublin bus. The company was owned by the late AJ Gordon Farnham Street and revolutionized and pioneered long distance bus travel in Ireland.
Sudden fall of heavy snow and freezing conditions bring a big turnout to County Cavan Golf Club where skiing skating and sleigh riding are the latest popular pursuits. Cavan grinds to a halt with the roads around the town untreated becoming treacherous particularly at Wolfe Tone Street College Street and Railway Road where many of the children have seized on the lack of traffic to make slides.
Death of Christopher Conway Annagelliffe at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. Well known hard working panel beater in Smith’s Garage. He was a native of Ballgriffin county Laois and had been ill for some time and made the trip to Lourdes only a few short months ago. He is survived by his wife Josephine two sons Joseph and John two daughters Elizabeth and Antoinette. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father Des O Dowd officiating.
Death of Annie Lonnergan Coras Point at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. She was a native of Ballyjamesduff and had been only ill for a short time. Rev D O Dowd officiated at the representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Ballyjamesduff.
Death of the very popular Mattie Corcoran formerly charge hand in Provider’s Drapery in Ennis county Clare. He was a native of Curraghboy Athlone and spent most of his adult life in Cavan. He was a vey pleasant agreeable tall man who formed many lasting friendships in the town. Officer of Cavan Gaels Cavan Gaels where he played a pivotal role in amalgamating his own club Cavan Slashers. Life long member of the Pioneer movement Mattie led by example and mixed easily and seamlessly with those enjoying a drink at a function or meeting. He was very involved with the former Cavan Boxing Club and took a leading role in the running and development of the Boy Scouts and was an excellent golfer and former member of County Cavan Golf Club.. He was a most pleasant decent man and a pleasure to meet and do business with in his capacity as charge hand in Provider’s Drapery which closed down just a few years ago necessitation Mattie having to leave his beloved Cavan . He is survived by his mother brothers and sisters.
Bishop Austin Quinn joins in the call for a World Day of Prayer in Cavan Cathedral which this year is dedicated to finding a peace solution in nearby Northern Ireland. The Lesson was read by County Manager Dermot McCarthy and seats were reserved for civic religious and sporting groups. Bishop Austin Quinn presided and Father PJ Gargan Adm was the chief celebrant with Father ABC on the organ and conducting the Cathedral Choir.
Five day week kicks in for shops in the town with closing at ten on Saturday night and reopening at 9 on Tuesday. The old half day is abolished and shops will remain open all day. The new arrangements do not apply to the many licensed premises in the town.
All schools in the parish are closed as the cold weather heralds the entry of the flu virus with many houses in the town having at least one victim. Functions all over are cancelled due to showbands not being able to play due to some of their members being off with the flu.
Dermot and Irene Smith sell their private residence at 1 Earlsvale Road (opposite the Cathedral) for £4,900 to Sean and Etta McIntyre as Dermot opens the new ‘Cavan Domestic Centre’ at 80 Main Street for which he recently paid £4,000. The premises in Main Street comes complete with overhead family accommodation. The Auctioneers for both auctions was Brian Murphy.
Cavan Bridge Club manage 6 ½ tables despite the flu epidemic and inclement cold weather. N/S Mr and Mrs Jim Hearn E/W Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard.
Pictured is the presentation to Phil and Kathleen Murray on the occasion of their recent marriage and Hugo and Mrs Cafferty who are leaving Cavan for Dundalk by Jim McDonnell Chairman and Eugene Monaghan Secretary at the annual dinner dance of Cavan Gaels in the Farnham Hotel.
Sudden death of Father Jack Moore PP Southwark London in his early 50s while holidaying over the Christmas period with his brother in Belfast.. The Family were prominent in business in Bridge Street where they owned the licensed premises now owned by McGinnity’s and later retired to live in College Street. Father Jack was son of Mr and Mrs John Moore ‘Kelly’s Terrace Cavan and was born there in 1919.. Educated at the Boy’s School Cavan Saint Patrick’s College and Saint Patrick’s College Carlow. He was ordained in June 1943 in Saint McCartan’s Cathedral Monaghan by the Bishop of Clogher Most Rev Dr O Callaghan. Ordained with him on that day were Fathers PJ Brady Butlesbridge now in Glasgow Phil Brady Latt and the late Rev Father Michael Conlon brother of the legendary Frank Conlon from Crosskeys. He celebrated his first Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. He was ordained for the Diocese of Southwark in London. He Celebrated his Silver Jubilee with Mass in Saint Clares in 1968. He was an outstanding member of Cavan Slashers GFC and all his life maintained a great interest in the welfare of Cavan football always adopting a positive attitude to the defeats as well as celebrating the many triumphs which included five All Ireland championships and up to thirty Ulster Championships. He never lost his child like Peter Pan personality and no matter how bad the news Father Jack could always find a silver lining. He was deeply involved with the Cavan Association in London and was President at his death. No emigrant from Cavan was ever neglected or in want when Father Jack was on the scene. He was a man of great humility and simplicity and his acts of charity and hospitality were legion and legendary in the London area where he was extremely popular with all classes and creeds and maintained a very good relationship with Southwark and London Council. He is survived by one brother Patrick in Belfast one niece and one nephew. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal from the Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast where the remains were received by Fathers PJ Gargan Adm and Des O Dowd CC as the coffin was being placed in front of the high altar on a catafalque Father ABC McGrath played Mendelssohn’s ‘Requiem’ Father P J Gargan Adm assisted by Father Des O Dowd was the chief celebrant of the Requiem Mass with priests from the Presbytery, Southwark and Saint Pats. The lesson was read by Peter McGinnity. Father ABC McGrath played Chopin’s Funeral March on the organ. As the coffin was being carried to the hearse, Frank Dempsey a native of Trim and Pipe Major Southwark and Burrough Pipe Band in full kilted attire played a lament.. As a mark of respect all business was suspended as the cortege made its way through the town to Killygarry. Among the clergy present was Right Rev Monsignor C Henderson VG representing the Bishop of Southwark Most Rev Dr Cyril Cowdray Right Rev Monsignor Anthony Reynolds Burrough London who was a past Parish Priest of Father Jack’s. Other clergy included Fathers Tommy Monaghan Cavan Ray Brady Cavan Sean Reilly Saint Patrick’s College Torlac O Reilly H Brady Aughnasheelin Vincent Duffy Clifferna John Young Ballinamore Joe Young Drumkilly Patsy Young Carrigallen Pat Brady Crosserlough Paddy Morris Belturbet Joe O Hanlon Nottingham S Conaty Ballyhaise and PJ Corrigan Milltown.
January 16th 1970 Presentation to Charlie Gallagher on the occasion of his retirement from inter county football by Monsignor James J O Reilly VG Dean of Kilmore at a well attended function in the White Horse Hotel Cootehill. Charlie and Brian Gallagher who spearheaded Cootehill Celtic’s rise to prominence in the 1950s winning Junior Championships in 1953 followed by senior in both 1954 and 1955 were both pupils of Saint Michael’s School in Cootehill where they came under the influence of J H Fitzsimmons who was a great promoter of both football and athletics in the school. Later the great Willie Connolly winner of two All Ireland medals in 1933 and 1935 taught in the school where most of the successful Celtic team learnt the rudiments and skills of the game.
Mary McDonagh daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene McDonagh Bailieboro wins 1st Prize in the Aer Lingus Young Scientist of the Year Exhibition in the Junior Sociology Class. Mary is a pupil of Loreto Convent and her mother is the former Rita Sullivan from Cavan town.
Over 350 athletes take part in the Ulster Junior Championships in Cootehill. Excellently organised event which took place in very good conditions over a six mile course for the War Memorial Trophy 1st Henry Rocks Corrigan AC Belfast 2nd Ray Graham Glasslough. Teams from Ballyjamesduff Laragh Kill Cootehill Ballintemple and Cornafean represented Cavan. In the Ladie’s one mile event the winner was local girl Jean Tierney Cootehill in a respectable time of 6 minutes and 14 seconds while 2nd Vera Sherry Glasslough and 3rd Marian Kiernan Ballintemple. Ulster Boy’s Under 15 1st Michael McCabe Cootehill 2nd Sean McEnespie Glasslough and 3rd A Harte Armagh City Harriers. Senior 4 mile event 1st Gerry Craig Oak Leaf Derry City 2nd Noel McDaid Cranford 3rd Christy McMonagle Oak Leaf 4th Jim Cochrane Cootehill and 5th Matt Rudden Laragh AC.
Dissidents at Sinn Féin Ard Feis pledge allegiance to Provisional Army Council and herald the birth of the Provisional IRA. Nearly two thirds walked out of Ard Fheis at protest at proposals to participated in Parliamentary Politics. Dissidents pledged their allegiance to ‘The Provisional Army Council’.
Death of William ‘Willie’ Sheridan 13 Saint Brigids after a long illness. He was aged 70 and worked with the Poor Clares for over 25 years and later with Onslow Bredin. He was a most industrious ‘tasty’ man who kept an outstanding garden both vegetables and flowers which he cultivated each year to the highest standard. He was extremely well known and extremely popular in Cavan. He was predeceased by his wife some years ago and is survived by his sons Paddy, Tom, Christy Jack and Billy and daughters May(O Donnell) Florrie and Bridie (Higgins). Father Desmond O Dowd officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Killygarry cemetery.
Bernadette Devlin accuses the Gardai of brutality as 60,000 people gather outside the Royal Hibernian Hotel where the South African team are staying and then march on Lansdowne Road where Ireland were playing the Springboks.
Old Folks Committee 1970:Chairman Betty Breslin, Treasurer Theresa Kitson, Assistant Treasurer. Mrs E McEvoy, Secretary Laura Breslin, Committee Rev Des O Dowd, E McEvoy, Joe McGovern, Joan O Hanlon Mrs Maureen Hunt, Mrs Robert Simpson, Mrs BT Cullen, Una O Reilly, Mrs M Smith, Maureen Leinster, Eileen Hannigan and Mrs Moorehead.
‘Cinderella in Pop’ is the Boy Scouts Pantomime presentation in the Town Hall from January 25th 1970. Full dress rehearsal in the Scout Den next Sunday at 3 pm.
Death of Patrick Flood Glasdrummond Poles at his residence after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude at the age of 62. Well known industrious farmer he was known for his welcoming and friendly nature and help and assistance to his neighbors and friends. He is survived by his wife Kate and one sister Mrs N Reilly in Drogheda. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery with Father Des O Dowd officiating.
The 7th Annual Gorta Dance for the relief of famine and hunger in Africa was held in the Town Hall with a capacity attendance. The Navak and Apollo Showbands gave their services free and the Cavan Mineral Waters supplied the minerals free of charge. Anselem Lovett Secretary reported a profit of £144 which will be sent to Gorta Headquarters in Dublin.
Efforts are being made to form a branch of Spina Bifida in Cavan and a meeting will be held in the Farnham Hotel to seek members willing to form an association. Great advances have been made in the treatment of babies born with spinal disorders and the aim is to form a group to inform parents and guardians of the help and assistance available in dealing with these problems.
Crubany School still closes as the flu epidemic reaches a climax in Cavan. Only 19 out of a possible 100 students turned up last Monday after the recent Christmas holidays and it was decided to wait a further week until the epidemic had passed.
Great strides are being made at the Textile factory owned by Smyco in Swellan with five more sewing machines added and since Christmas three boys and three girls have been taken on as trainees.
Cavan Bridge Club 6 ½ tables N/S Dr Martin and Mrs McMyler E/W Miss Kelly and Miss Ann McEneaney. Tuesday 12th of January 1970 N/S Kathleen Brady and Miss McMyler E/W Liam Bogue and P Whitney.
Death of James Bredin Cortubber at his residence at the age of 81. Old resident deservedly popular with all creeds and classes. Farmer and building contractor he was known for the excellence of his work and his speed in completing and finishing jobs to the highest specification at a reasonable cost. Great personality ready wit and good humour made him a favourite with all and he loved to meet and converse with people. The news of his passing was received with regret over a wide area. He is survived by his wife seven sons Onslow in Cavan Billy and Robert in the USA Charlie Joe and Ben New Zealand and Victor Cortubber two daughters Mrs W McGarvey London and Mrs W Davison Gilford county Down. There was a large and very representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Ballyhaise Church to the adjoining cemetery with Rev JGB Roycroft officiating.
January 23rd 1970.Saint Felim’s Boys Secondary School Ballinamore is officially blessed and opened by Bishop Austin Quinn with Padraic Faulkner TD Minister for Education in attendance. The Architect was Hubert Duffy son of Paddy and Ellen Duffy Owen Roe Terrace Cavan. Eddie McGarry was the building contractor. The Principal Father Frank McKiernan welcomed all the guests while Fianna Fail were represented locally by Ray McSherry from Sligo.
Eamonn Ceannt Deputy Director of Bord Failte makes a presentation to Cavan County Council accepted by Chairman Paddy O Reilly CNP Kilnaleck to mark Cavan’s achievement of being Ireland’s tidiest town for 1969 as the Government continue a policy of ignoring and paying lip service to the development of one of Ireland’s forgotten border counties.
Death of Annie Hever nee Miney Rossa Place where the family operate a very successful Restaurant business at the age of 90 She spent over 50 years of her life in the USA and was a native of Lacken. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Potahee.
Uproar as Dermot McCarthy County Manager proposes two Itinerant Halting sites for Cavan town naming Moynehall where it is proposed to construct a 14 berth halting site at a cost of £4,500 and the Fairgreen where there will be provision for 6 halting sites at a cost of £3,250. Cavan County Council spent an afternoon discussing the proposals where the attitude was go ahead but not in my area. Andy O Brien mentioned that the water quality in the Moynehall are would not support another fourteen subscribers and there were other problems including the objection of the majority of the residents with the honorable exception of Mrs Fay NT Pullabawn who was championing the rights of the Itinerants. The Committee proposing the changes consisted of Brian Tansey Chief Assistant County Engineer Jim Hayes Housing Engineer and Muriel Doherty Children’s Officer.
Death Delia Murtagh nee Rynn Connolly Street Cavan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She is survived by her husband James three sisters Sister Dominick Sundrive Road Sister Anthony Churchtown both Marist Order and Kathleen Galligan ‘Riverdale’ Connolly Street. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Ballinaglera county Leitrim.
Death of one of Cavan’s truly great characters Johnny McDonagh at Saint Phelim’s Hospital at the age of 75. Great character he was a native of Galway and never lost his pronounced Galway accent. Soft spoken quiet man but as tough as nails Johnny was a former Connaught Ranger and fought in World War 1 on the understanding like his colleagues that the British would offer Ireland and its fighting men some form of ‘Home Rule’ when the War was over. Johnny never forgive the British for reneging on this promise. He was king of the pitch and toss pits that prevailed around Cavan town and was known to have two headed pennies at his disposal if under pressure. He was a wonderful raconteur and anything he had to say was always worth listening to. He was a sort of father figure for rogues and sinners. His tall well kept mustache appearance will be badly missed from the streets of Cavan where he was known for his gentle manner and fiery spirit. In latter years he retired to live in peace at Saint Phelim’s Hospital where he was lovingly cared for by the Matron and staff. Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated at the funeral from the Hospital Chapel to Cullies cemetery.
Death of James Keyes at the age of 39. Member of the cleaning staff of Cavan UDC his sudden death is a tragic loss to his young family and wife Tessie. He is survived by his wife Tessie four daughters and one son. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
The annual Irish school’s drama festival takes place in the Town Hall on 24th to 26th February 1970. Special section for adults.
Over fifty runners take part in the annual seven mile county Cavan senior cross country championship in Laragh which was won in convincing style by the host club. 1st Seamus Cassidy Laragh in 35 minutes and 10 seconds 2nd Hugh McGovern Laragh in 35 22 and 3rd Matt Rudden in 35: 35 all first three from Laragh. Teams 1st Laragh 2nd Cootehill 3rd Kill 4th Cornafean incomplete team. Boy’s Under 16 two mile championship 1st JJ Boyd Cornafean 2nd M McCabe Cootehill. Ladie’s one mile championship of Cavan 1st Jean Tierney Cootehill 6 minutes and 15 seconds 2nd Marian Kiernan Ballintemple and 3rd Patricia Kiernan Ballintemple. Under 14 mile Sean Kiernan Ballyjamesduff 2nd Patrick Cochrane Cootehill 3rd John McCaffrey Cootehill.
‘Cinderella Goes Pop’ is the new Pantomime from Cavan Boy Scouts Musical Society which is expected to raise over £500 towards the building and fitting out of the new Scout Den at Railway Road. Prince Charming is Martin McCullough Demon Paddy Murray Mitey Mike Michael Joe McEntee Cinderella is Maua Kane M/S Jezebel and Delilah Sean Galligan and Mel Doherty Baron Eamonn Higgins Lady Montivie Sally McKenna Buttons Noel Fay Fairy Queen Seamus McCormack Manager of Chancers Jimmy Mulcahy and Receptionist Rita Higgins. Ladie’s Chorus Marie O Donohoe Frances Mulcahy Frances McKiernan Susan Coyle Noreen O Donoghue Rose Mary Allen Nora Cullen Teresa Kitson Peggy Smith Carmel Sheridan Teresa Kennedy and Delores Connolly. Men’s Chorus Paul McCusker John Sheridan Brian McGlashin Felix Gormley Turlough Smith Dennis McCarthy Sean Kane Bernard Geoghegan Noel McGinnity Andreas McEntee Charles Donoghue David Lee Aidan Elliott Connie Walsh Larry Nee and Brian McCormack. Chorus of Water Pirates Gene Finnegan John Sheridan Paul Ronan Ray O Connor Terry O Connor Gerry O Keefe Paul O Keefe D Smith Niall Smith John Sharkey Philip Hourican John Rehill Noel Conaty Paddy Gargan Seamus Henry A Carty and Johnny McCormack. Backstage Danny O Hanlon Frank O Keefe Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Gregory Sheridan Gerry Egan . Lighting effects Brian Sullivan. Make up Betty Hickey Bill Henry and Brother Gerard. Wardrobe Mistress Maureen Hand. Orchestra Jackie Fitzpatrick Eamonn ‘Frosty’ Donohoe Eamonn ‘Buttons’ Brady Leo Ronan Pat Kelly John Hannigan Dermot Smith and Eileen Morgan on the piano. Mitey Tots A Smith Donal Kilduff David Smith Brendan Coyle C Murray Michael Heslin Tomas Wilson M Sheridan K Kilduff J Farrelly and M McEntee.
January 30th 1970:Jim McDonnell at the age of 34 is elected as the new Chairman of Cavan County Board GAA succeeding TP O Reilly who held the post for the last 14 years. He defeated Arva garage proprietor and former Cormore star Phil Brady aged 37 by 134-48 while Tom O Dowd is Vice Chairman defeating L Lynch Dublin 104-71 and succeeds Tom Gilroy who did not seek re election due to health reason. Brian O Reilly Assistant Secretary and Registrar. Tom Maguire is the new Central Council Representative. HL Smith (Secretary) for 33rd year and P C Donohoe (Treasurer) for 11th year were returned unopposed. Jim McDonnell is a Cavan footballing legend winning three Ulster Championship medals in 1955 1962 and 1964. He represented the combined universities for over five years and was picked on the Irish team of 1960. He is the holder of four Railway Cup medals and one Cavan Senior Championship medal with his club Cavan Gael’s in 1965. He is presently Chairman of the town club. His display in Cavan’s heavy loss to Kerry in the All Ireland final of 1955 was rated by John D Hickey the legendary GAA writer with the Irish Independent as ‘the greatest display given by any individual player in Croke Park’
Death of Mary Ann Rehill late of Laragh at the residence of her daughter Mrs Patrick Coyle Pullamore. She is survived by her family. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to Laragh cemetery with Father Patrick J Gargan officiating.
Historic picture on the front of the Anglo Celt shows the signing of a £500,000 contract awarded to Tom McGurk Ballyjamesduff to build the Ambrosia Skimmed Milk factory on the Dublin side of Virginia. Pictured are Tom McGurk Contractor Stephen Curtis Ambrosia Ronald White Dip Arch Liverpool (in conjunction with Harry O Connell BE) Con Odlum Engineer Harry O Connell BE HJ Hobman Project Manager and Dermot Dowse Senior Partner. The Quantity Surveyors are Noel Speidel and Partners. Consulting Engineers are Edward G Pettit and Partners
The brother Patrick Moore in Newtownabbey county Antrim of Father John ‘Jack’ Gerard Moore whose death occurred last month thank all those who assisted at the funeral particularly Father Patrick J Gargan Adm and Father Des O Dowd. Father Moore was a native of Kelly’s Corner Cavan (John McGinnity’s)
Death of one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected residents Bridget ‘Ma’ Kelly Bridge Street at the residence of her daughter Ina McCaul Bridge Street at the age of 65. She was the owner of a very select highly respectable licensed premises on the far side of Bridge Street and only select customers were admitted to this beautifully kept premises. She was a native of Offaly and was predeceased by her husband Peter some years ago. She is survived by her only daughter Ena McCaul and grandchildren. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Sympathy is extended to Aidan Leahy Main Street on the death of his mother Mary E Leahy Point Road Dundalk at the Lourdes Hospital Drogheda. Her husband Michael was Postmaster in Cavan before going to Drogheda.
Week of prayer for Christian Unity at Cavan Presbyterian Church is not attended by any Catholic representative. The Service was conducted by Rev George Millar and Rev JW Fletcher . A short sermon was delivered by Bishop Right Rev E F Moore PhD DD.
Doctor Philip O Connell MSc FRSAI a native of Fartragh Virginia dies at his residence Ard Na Greinne in Clonmel at the age of 75. He was author of ‘Schools and Scholars of Bhreifne and The History of the Diocese of Kilmore and was an annual contributor to the Bhreifne Journal sponsored by Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne of which he was a founding member. He was Principal Clonmel Technical Institute. His wife Kathleen died thirteen years ago. He is survived by his brother in Virginia relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saints Peter and Paul Clonmel to Maghera cemetery Virginia county Cavan. A concelebrated Mass for Dr Philip O Connell will take place in the Cathedral next month sponsored by Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne. Among the attendance at the funeral were Fathers Charles Travers PP Corlough and Drumreilly and Father Frank McKiernan Principal Saint Felim’s Ballinamore and Editor of the Bhreifne Journal.
February 6th 1970:Death of Charles Jackson 18 Fairview at his residence after a long illness. aged 57.Native of Swellan. He worked all his life in McCarren's. Survived by his wife Margaret sons Joe, Charlie and Paddy and daughters Mollie, Annie Bridget, Margaret, Susan, Lily and Frances and his mother Mrs R A Jackson in England brothers and sisters. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Noel Teahan pictured returns to Cavan as Manager of the Bank Of Ireland replacing John Owen who has gone to Raheny Dublin as Manager. Noel a native of Arklow served in Cavan from 1958-1965 and has served the Bank of Ireland in Listowel and Kilkenny. He is a very keen golfer and was very popular on his last visit. He is married to Collette and they have three boys and one girl.
Death of Joseph Fitzsimmons well known farmer in the Arahan area. He is survived by his brothers nephews nieces relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Same Week: Death of Freddie Morris 81 Church Street at the age of 70 at the residence of his sister Mrs McKeown 81 Church Street. Operated a very successful pottery and delph shop opposite the Poor Clare Convent (AOR). Most pleasant decent man he was a native of the town and one of the famous Morris family who were well known in business and plumbing circles in the town. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Ballyhaise. Rev GCA Millar officiated. He is survived by his sister Mrs McKeown Cavan Mrs M Murray Arklow.
Garda Brendan Wright Superintendent’s Clerk and a native of Clones is transferred on promotion after five years in Cavan to Bellmullett county Mayo.
Death of Robert Niblock (97) College Street one of Cavan’s oldest citizens. Carpenter and mechanic in Gordon’s garage. Member of Church of Ireland Church Vestry. Rev George Millar MA Rector officiated at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery.
Death of Theresa Tully Killynebber at the age of 70. A native of Mullingar. She was extremely popular and vey helpful and charitable to her neighbours friends and even strangers who called to her home in Killynebber. She is survived by her six sons. Rev D O Dowd officiated at the funeral to Killygarry.
Tridium in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes concludes with Mass in the Cathedral given by the Rosary Priest Father Gabriel Harty O P. The talks in Saint Augustine’s Hall after Mass were illustrated with slides.
Portent of things to come as Cavan sink to 1-14 to 1-2 beating in Ballinascreen against Derry in the National Football League Division 2 Section B played in very soft muddy conditions. Derry led a very poor lethargic Cavan team by 1-8 to 0-0 at the interval having enjoyed the benefit of the strong wind in the first half. Upsetting for Cavan was that Peter Pritchard was involved in a motor accident on his way to the game and although not seriously injured he was ruled out of the starting team being replaced by Brendan Murtagh who in the circumstances acquitted himself very well.
Death of Mrs Bridget Cartwright Mitchell Street. Survived by her son Eddie and 3 daughters Kathleen Faulkner Saint Bridget’s Mrs C O Conner Saint Bridget’s and Mrs E Quinn Saint Aidan’s . Rev PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral to Killygarry cemetery.
VEC Teachers on National Strike. In Cavan there are 286 pupils and 16 teachers in Cavan Technical School. .
February 13th 1969 Christina Clarke suing by her father John ‘Buddy’ Clarke 7 Tullac Mongan wins her action against Martin Gaffney Garage Proprietor for damages she incurred when running out from behind a parked vehicle in Connolly Street she was knocked down by a car driven by the defendant. The damages were mitigated down to £600 from £2,400 when the evidence was heard at Cavan Circuit Court. TF Roe instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick was for the Clarke’s while John F Kelly represented Martin Gaffney who was exonerated for any blame in the accident which occurred on October 22nd 1968.
Cavan’ s Convent School stage the highly impressive well dressed well lit and well produced Operetta ‘The Wishing Cup’ on three nights in the new Convent Hall Cock Hill Cavan. Stars included Peggy Smith Betsey Coyle Catriona McGovern Fanoni Donohoe Teresa McDonald Teresa O Reilly Yvonne Sheridan Maura Farrell Roisin Hayes Anny Lyng Alice Smith Ursula McEvoy Angela O Reilly Majella McCaffrey Barbara McCabe Angela McHugh Bernadette Conlon Lorraine Smith and Kathleen Smith. Pictured are the gypsies who took part in the camp fire scene which was the highlight of the show. M Johnston C Keoghan Francis Flood Geraldine Geoghegan B Mullery C Wilson Helen O Reilly J Kennedy Louise Sexton C McHugh Rose McCaffrey Mary Graham Angela Higgins M Smith Helen Morton L Bravendar M Burke M Clarke C Hayes Helen Quinn Mary Tully Frances Jackson Teresa Keyes Geraldine Smith Antoinette Coleman and B Leddy.
Dr Brian Galligan is appointed Dispensary Doctor for Kilnaleck and is selling his house at Farnham Street as Cavan is plunged into a medical mess with no cover for the ill Dr Jack Sullivan and the late Dominick McCabe whose death occurred recently. Dr Charles Lorrigan Dispensary Doctor for Ballyhaise steps into the breach and despite his best efforts night and day is unable to stop the situation escalating to a full blown crisis. The only other doctor in town is Doctor Con Lenihan who took over the practice of the late Doctor Flannery in Farnham Street.
Death of Robert Niblock late of College Street in Saint Phelim’s Hospital at the age of 97. One of Cavan’s oldest and most respected residents he was a member for many years of the Select Vestry Church of Ireland. He worked as a Mechanic in Gordon’s Garage and was one of the first to master the introduction of the motor car being a proficient driver fo al sorts of mechanical vehicles of all classes and sizes. He is survived by one brother Charles Niblock in Dublin. There was a very large attendance of all classes and creeds at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church with Rev GCA Millar presiding with burial later in the New cemetery.
Sympathy is extended to Miss Molly McNally College Street on the death of her brother Vincent a native of the town in London.
Rev GCA Millar celebrates the morning service for Ash Wednesday in Cavan Parish Church while over in the Cathedral Father Gabriel Harty OP celebrates the 7:30 evening Mass and later treats the attendance to a slide show on Our Lady of Lourdes in the nearby Saint Augustine’s Hall.
Vincent Walsh Treasurer Cavan Credit Union announces the signing up of the 300th member of Cavan Credit Union with share capital reaching a new unstated high. The AGM of Cavan Credit Union will take place in the Town Hall on February 23rd 1970.
The monthly meeting of Cavan CYMS is postponed to Sunday 1st of March as a mark of respect to one of its greatest ever members Gerry M Lovett Cathedral Road whose untimely death occurred in a Dublin Hospital. He was a native of Bear Island count Cork and was involved as Metal Work teacher and Principal of Cavan Technical School for over 34 years. He was aged 62.
Up and down form as Cavan trash Tyrone 1-11 to 1-1 in Dungannon in damp muddy underfoot conditions. Cavan led Tyrone by 0-5 to 1-1 at half time after playing against a strong fresh breeze. Tyrone were woeful and lucky to escape with a ten point beating failing to score in the second half.
Fergus McCauley one of the stars of the all conquering Drumalee Intermediate champions team breaks his left leg in a league game against Ballymachugh at the latter’s ground. He is presently in the Surgical Hospital and is expected to be out of the game for at least three months.
February 20th 1970 Further calls on the County Manager to appoint a temporary Dispensary Doctor for Cavan as the absence of medical intervention on the ground reaches crisis point. Mr McCarthy County Manage points out that the present incumbent is seriously sick and Dr Lorrigan Dispensary Doctor is covering night and day but he accepts that the situation is not perfect. He more or less states that despite all his efforts and that of Cavan County Council no doctor wants to come to Cavan which is considered to be a completely unattractive destination.
Death of well known farmer and milk delivery man Frank Lee Tullyco at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan after a long illness. He was one of the great characters around the town and was an outstanding footballer and hurler with Tullyco in his youth. He had a lifelong interest in Irish music and played many instruments. He was one of the chief organisers of the first Fleadh Cheoil to be held in Cavan in 1954. He is survived by his brother Paddy in Castlepollard one sister Kathleen in Tullyco nephews and nieces. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the removal and funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Rev Brother John FSC is the Question Master at the Irish Question Team won by Saint Norbert’s Kilnacrott who defeated The Royal School in the new Concert Hall at Saint Clare’s School. The event is sponsored by the Gaelic League Cavan.
Jackson’s Garage announce that John Costello Virginia pictured is to become their chief salesman in East Cavan for all Ford products.
Bishop Quinn proclaims the new liturgy as a huge breakthrough for the laity’s participation in Church ceremonies with the priest now facing the people and saying the Mass in the local language with the laity expected to make the appropriated responses. “No longer will people be ‘hearing Mass’ but participating with the priest in saying Mass” Bishop Quinn asks this Lent that families in the Diocese make a special effort to pray the family rosary together each night.
Gabriel Kelly takes over from Mick Higgins as Manager of the Cavan senior football team. Selectors are Paul Caffrey Drumalee Phil Brady Arva and Benny Brady Lavey. Mick Higgins former Cavan All Ireland footballer held the post for nine years and guided Cavan to four Ulster senior championships. He is the winner of three All Ireland medals captaining Cavan to their last triumph in 1952. He bemoans the fact that great players like Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Charlie Gallagher never even got the chance of playing in the All Ireland final and is confident that Ray Carolan John Joe O Reilly Philip Murray and the rest of the Cavan team will win not one but several All Ireland senior titles in the next few years.
Table Tennis Club Chairman Jim Fay Secretary Sean McDonald Treasurer Alec Dempsey Coach Seamus De Faoite. Committee Father Des O Dowd Mickey Breslin PJ Carroll Maurice Brady Bernard Sharkey Oliver Malone and Eithne O Reilly. Practice in Saint Augustine’s Hall on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
February 27th 1970 Bernadette Graham Housekeeper Farnham Street Cavan makes a successful clam against the owners of the Westenra Hotel Monaghan for injures received when she fell on the premises on November 19th 1967. She was awarded £3,000 and costs by order of the High Court. Tom O Higgins SC and WD Finlay SC and TF Roe instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick TD appeared for Bernadette Graham while TR Finlay SC and Robert Barr instructed by George V Maloney were for the defendants.
Nationwide unrest as the Banks go on a work to rule only opening from 10-12:30 each day by order of the Bank Official’s Union. They now join among others the Technical School teachers who are also on strike.
New high value very attractive 50 pence piece goes into circulation and will replace the jaded 10/- note in preparation for decimalization in February 1971.
Willie Corr Cashier Ulster Bank is leaving Cavan on promotion to Blackrock as Pro Manager. He was extremely popular in Cavan during his two years in the town and played soccer football for Belturbet. He is a native of Dundalk county Louth.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce 1970 Chairman Matt Connolly Vice Chairman Brian Murphy Secretary Richard McIntyre Treasurer Sean Young. Committee Louis Blessing Mervyn Johnston Benny Hickey Phil Donohoe Michael Ryan Bill Mackeral Joseph Good Margaret Smith Bridge Street and Vera Gilchreest. The meeting was addressed by Robert M Hayes County Engineer who outlined the plans to upgrade the sewerage and water systems in the town and the disruption to expect.
Death of Doctor Henry A ‘Harry’ Galligan in London at the age of 51. He was a native of Upper Main Street being born there at 71 Main Street (Dunne’s Bar). He was nephew of Rev Henry Galligan PP. He was educated in the Boy’s School Cavan Saint Patrick’s College Blackrock and the College of Surgeons Dublin where he qualified in 1941. He was House Surgeon in the Surgical Hospital Cavan for some years and later spent some time in Portlaoise Hospital before emigrating to London. He was an eminent well known doctor in London and was President of the Royal College of Surgeons London branch. He is survived by his wife Josephine daughter Sheila son Gerard brother of Paddy farmer and milk delivery man Annagelliffe Cavan sisters Kathleen Crowe USA Margaret Marsh Dublin and Mrs Antoinette Murphy Earlsvale Road Cavan. Funeral following Requiem Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart Edge Hill Wimbledon to Battersea Morten cemetery.
Ulster power their way to their 9th successive Railway Cup Final beating Munster 2-12 to 0-6 in a very poorly contested Railway Cup semi final at Croke Park. Munster with the advantage of the strong wind and heavy rain in their backs trailed Ulster by 1-4 to 0-5 at the interval and the writing for the small crowd was on the wall. Sean O Neill was outstanding in the forwards and the speed and teamwork of debut boy Steve Duggan and Gene Cusack carved holes in a very pedestrian disinterested Munster defence. They now play Connaught in the final at Croke Park on Saint Patrick’s Day and the Celt calls for the inclusion of Hughie Newman who was mysteriously omitted from the Ulster team for the semi final.
Pictured are Cavan anglers with their trophies won during the year. Sean Young fly casting Norman Cinnamond Scottish Bowl for his interprovincial prowess with Ulster and Vincent Bartley heaviest trout.
18,161 copies of the Anglo Celt are sold each week and it is estimated that over 70,000 people read the paper each week.
March 6th 1970 Death of Gerry Lovett Cathedral Road at the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin. Aged 62. He was a native of Beare Island County Cork. He taught for a period in Donegal before being appointed as a Metal Work teacher to Cavan Technical School in 1936. Headmaster of Cavan Vocational School at his death. He over saw a huge change in the manner of education at Technical School resulting in the imminent erection of the state of the art Vocational School at Cullies cemetery . At his death, he was Secretary of Saint Josephs Young Priest Society, President of Cavan Saint Vincent De Paul. Former Secretary of Cavan Cumainn Fianna Fáil. Founder member and long time President of Cavan CYMS. He was at one time the leading activist for Fianna Fail in the Cavan area and stood for election in a General Election where his respectable vote helped to re elect Paddy Smith and Mick Sheridan. He took a life long interest in the welfare of his students and placed many of them in employment in the area. He was always available to impart knowledge or give grinds to students studying for the Garda or other professions. At his funeral Guards of Honour from all the local organisations including the members of Cavan CYMS who met the cortege at the outskirts of the town.He is survived by his wife Margaret, one daughter Mary (Oldcastle) and sons Diarmuid, Anselem, Gerard and John. He was brother of Eileen McDonald South End on Sea England Rev P J Gargan Adm officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry and pupils from Cavan Technical School formed a guard of honour on each side of the hearse as it made its way through streets of Cavan with every business closed and shuttered as mark of respect.
Same Week Death of Doctor Dominick McCabe Farnham Street in Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn at the age of 51. Son of the late Senator Dominick and Mrs Mary McCabe NT Killygarry House. He was educated at Killygarry National School Saint Patrick’ s College and UCD. He first took up an appointment as House Surgeon in the Surgical Hospital before setting up his own busy practice and later being appointed Physician in Saint Phelim’s Hospital where he was very popular with patients and staff. “Exceptional talent and humour”. Compere of the 1966 and 1969 winning Saint Phelim's Hospital Group in the Tops of Breffni. He was a man of great humour and ready wit and loved nothing better than a good yarn to lighten his load. Even when the laugh was on himself Dominick could always break into a ready smile and twinkle in the eye. Member and Captain of County Cavan Golf Club-the course was closed as mark of respect on Saturday until 2 pm . He is survived by his wife Beda, daughters Annette, Barbara, Caroline, Irene and baby son Dominick “Easy going manner and sense of humour belied his greatness as a medical practitioner”. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Michael ‘Mick’ Sheridan politician and farmer Ballyhillan Crossdoney at his residence at the age of 73. He was a Fianna Fail TD for County Cavan from 1966-1961 when he retired. Member of one of the great Cavan Republican families. He was a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and joined the Irish Volunteers in 1915. He was a very active member of the IRA from 1919 and was Brigade Commander from 1922-1923. As early as 1915 he paraded with the Volunteers in Ballinagh when the famous O Rahilly visited the village. His activities during the Black and Tan War led to his arrest and imprisonment in Belfast Gaol in 1921. In Cavan town Mick Sheridan was a constant visitor to the Cavan House which was considered a safe house for Volunteers and IRA men on the run. Indeed all three of the Sheridan brothers were staunch active members of the IRA and their sister Brid later to be County Cavan Librarian was a leading member of Cumann Na Mbhan. Indeed the family home at Crossdoney was burnt to the ground by the Black and Tans and his brother Captain Tommy Sheridan was shot dead in an exchange of fire with the Black and Tans in Crossdoney. Mick Sheridan had no enemies and such was his popularity that he drew support from all quarters creeds and classes. He headed the poll in 1933 General Election but after that he was always elected second to the high profile Paddy Smith who was Minister in several Fianna Fail Governments. He was an outstanding man for the small farmers and fought tooth and nail to introduce schemes with incentives to keep the small farmer on the land and at home. He was a leading member of Cavan County Council and Cavan Committee of Agriculture for many years. Mick Sheridan TD and Freedom Fighter is survived by his wife Elizabeth and daughter Ann Reilly Lagan Belturbet. He was a brother of Cmdt Sean Sheridan Crossdoney Patrick Sheridan Drumcrow and Miss M Sheridan Ballyhillan Crossdoney. Father Michael Gilbride officiated at the removal and funeral Mass on Saturday and Sunday in Saint Phelim’s Church Ballinagh to the adjoining cemetery which was by far the biggest ever seen in the area The coffin was draped in the tricolor and the firing party under Captain Peter Moynagh discharged a volley of shots over the grave while Teddy McCormack Cavan sounded the last post on the bugle. President De Velera was represented by Captain Danny Flood Eastern Command.
Death of Harriett E Wellwood ‘Springville’ Earlsvale Road Cavan at 30 Hyde Park Dalkey the home of her son Judge Herbert E Wellwood. She was extremely popular in Cavan taking an active part in all of the social events in the town and was closely associated with the music and choir in the Church of Ireland Cavan. Her husband Henry Wellwood was Town Surveyor in the town for many years spanning both British and Irish rule. She is survived by her son Judge Herbert E Wellwood and two daughters.
Death of Margaret Webber nee Sutherland late of Connolly Street Cavan . She emigrated over 60 years ago and returned home on holiday in 1950 for the one and only time. She is survived by her husband and daughters and was sister of Mrs Jack Reilly Barber Connolly Street.
At the AGM of Cavan Anglers Club the Treasurer Tommy Donohoe announced that the Club had won £100 in the Prize Bonds and their credit balance now stood at £100. Chairman Vincent Bartley Vice Chairman Norman Cinnamond Secretary Rev George Millar and Weighmaster Johnny Donohoe. Annagh Lake restocked in June 1969 will reopen for fishing on July 1st 1970.Permit will be required and three fish per angler quota applies.
Cavan Junior Chamber 1970 President Leo McGrath Vice President Noel McIntyre Secretary Geraldine Fitzpatrick Treasurer Eva Bonney. Committee Michael Drysdale and Mary Glavey.
Cavan CYMS Snooker Pictured are Dessie Lenihan( Junior Runner Up), Francis (Rinty) Monaghan(Senior Winner), Paddy O Reilly (Chairman), Bernard Sharkey (Senior Runner Up) and Hubert Smith (Junior Champion)
March 13th 1970:Pictured are Philip Dunne (aged 13) 5 Saint Brigids and his friend 9 year old Martin Brady 4 Saint Brigid's who found a carrier pigeon while playing in the Dew Drop Inn yard.
Same Week: Death of Michael Farrelly aged 63 Tullac Mongan. Immensely strong he worked with Paddy Elliott for over 22 years. Played the big drum in the old Labour Band. He was also Chairman and Secretary for many years and was closely associated with the development of the Labour Party and Cavan Harps. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth son Michael and 2 daughters Mrs J Drumm England and Mrs W McDonald Cheswick London and sister Mrs Lally Saint Mary’s Terrace. Father Desmond O Dowd officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Members of the Technical Bureau of Investigation as valuable antiques are stolen by an international gang from Farnham House. The theft was discovered by the caretakers Mr and Mrs Josie Smith.
Sympathy is extended to Michael Geoghegan Publican Church Street on the death of his mother Brigid in Castleblayney.
Main topic of debate at Cavan Urban Council is the recent deaths of Drs Jack Sullivan and Dominick McCabe with all members uniting in passing a vote of sympathy to the families of these two great men who served the people of the town so admirably and so unselfishly over the last long number of years. Problem now is that it is almost impossible to access a doctor in Cavan with no Dispensary Doctor appointed and only Doctor Charles Lorrigan Dispensary Doctor Ballyhaise available for a short period of time each day. To compound matters Doctor Brian Galligan is selling his house after being appointed in the midst of this crisis Dispensary Doctor in Kilnaleck and according to the County Manager Dermot McCarthy no doctors want to come to Cavan at the moment. Doctor Con Lenihan has taken over the private practice of Dr Flannery but is working night and day attending to his own ever growing list of patients.
Death of Owen Burn 5 Owen Roe at the age of 76. He took a leading part in the War of Independence and was a member of Cavan town Old IRA. He was interred in Ballykinlar in 1922 The coffin was draped in the tricolor and colleagues formed a guard of honour as the funeral cortege left the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim bound for Cullies cemetery. Father Des O Dowd officiated. He is survived by two brothers Bennie in Australia and James Cavan
March 20th 1970:Death of “a Legend” Doctor Jack Sullivan Church Street and formerly Upper Main Street (Eason’s) at the Richmond Hospital Dublin following a long illness. Jack was born in Upper Main Street to Bernard and Mrs Sullivan extensive hardware merchants Upper Main Street. Jack was educated at Drumcrave Saint Patrick’s College and UCD where he graduated as a doctor in 1931 obtaining the highest marks in Ireland in his Finals He was later a house surgeon and intern at the Mater Hospital before being appointed Assistant County MOH for Westmeath. Later he worked in England and obtained his DPH with first class honours. Such was his status in the medical world that he lectured for a period of time in UCD on Clinical Medicine and he was expected to continue working towards being a Consultant but Jack like Saint Patrick could hear the voice of the poor downtrodden Cavan people and was appointed Medical Officer in Ballinagh and Ballyhaise before being appointed Dispensary Doctor for Cavan town in 1944. He was an outstanding athlete hurler golfer footballer boxer and handballer representing Cavan with distinction at the Tailteann Games. He was first in everything he did or competed in being University Champion at boxing for many years giving an all out action performance similar to his hero Jack Dempsey. He was an outstanding member of County Cavan Golf Club being captain of the Club. For many years he was Medical Officer to the Cavan team during their All Ireland winning days. Above all he was an amazing doctor and his reputation as a diagnostician was unsurpassed anywhere. His dedication to the sick poor and destitute was legendary and he worked from dawn to dusk relieving and aiding his people whom he dearly loved and all were addressed by their first name. He was forever linked to Nurse Dale Jenkins in his outstanding work attending at births and all rich and poor received the same warm welcome to this world. Their skill together was legendary and all deliveries at the time were carried out in the safest most professional manner. In a very poor time in Cavan during and after the War years Jack Sullivan was the star that people followed and his skill advice and medical expertise were a great source of help and support. Jack was born at the ‘Butt of the Half Acre’ and he knew from an early age the poverty and destitution leading to ill health that people suffered in Cavan. Fourteen floral wreaths were placed on his coffin six were from ‘grateful patients in Saint Patrick’s Terrace Wolfe Tone Street Lake View Saint Aidan’s Terrace Owen Roe Jubilee Terrace Breffni Saint Brigid’s Terrace Tullac Mongan and Fairview. There were also wreaths from Cavan Tenant’s Association and Cavan Garda of whom he was Medical Officer. He will never be replaced or replicated in the hearts of Cavan people. His warm caring personality genial presence medical expertise and know how will never be seen in the town again. He walked through the Golden Gates greeted by Saint Peter early on Tuesday morning with the prayers of the poor ringing all round. He left a host of friends and grateful patients this man had no enemies. Jack when he could spare the time took a great interest in local history and collected old historic guns swords and artifacts many of them on permanent display in the National Museum in Dublin. He was Treasurer of Cavan Owen Roe Week and long after his death the balance of the monies about £500 were transferred to the Cavan Swimming Pool Committee. Survived by his wife Kathleen, daughters Carena Coleman Navan, Aíne and Frances and son John Medical Student UCG. He was brother of Cmdt Dr Benny Sullivan Army Medical Corps Gormanston Mrs Maisie Magee Mrs Rita Kenny Belturbet and Mrs Kitty McDonagh Bailieboro. Many people from Cavan travelled to Dublin to escort the cortege from the hospital which stretched for several miles as it approached Cavan. A guard of honour was provided by Cavan Red Cross and the National Headquarters were represented by Eileen Malone. The remains were received at the packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim by Rev ABC McGrath. Hundreds of people from far outside Cavan made their way the following day to the Cathedral for the Requiem Mass celebrated by Father ABC McGrath with the Gardai Siochan escort carrying the remains from the Cathedral down to the road where colleagues of the late Jack carried the coffin to his house in Church Street before the cortege made its way through the town were all business premises were closed and shuttered to his final resting place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Students from both the Poor Clare’s and Loreto were among the mourners as Doctor Jack’s daughters Aine and Frances are teachers. Fathers ABC McGrath assisted by Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated at the graveside and amidst a scene of universal tears and mourning one of Cavan’s greatest ever men was laid to his eternal rest. May he Rest in Peace. Cavan Golf Club was closed as mark of respect and Cavan Bridge Club called off their weekly session on Tuesday night.
Eddie Quinn Butcher Lake View is pictured with the first trout of the Season a 7½ lb trout caught by his father Pat on a copper spoon bait at Killykeen.
Saint Norbert’s College Kilnacrott in the presence of a large crowd at Breffni Park that included the new Lord Abbot Kevin Smith beat Saint Tiernach’s Clones 0-10 to 0-6 to win the Dalton Cup which they last one for the first time in 1965 after being finalists in 1964. The team was trained by Father F McKiernan. Scorers Gerry Morris 0-3 P Brady 0-2 P Reilly 0-2 M Brady and P McGonigle 0-1 each.
Terence S Smith presents Cavan Urban District Council with an updated list of Officers and members of Cavan UDC 1900-1960 on the occasion of the diamond jubilee of the opening of the Town Hall in 1910. Terence is the author of the Civic History of the Town of Cavan. The Town Commissioners ceased to exist from March 31st 1900 and the new Urban Council was founded on April 1st 1900. Terence has been greatly assisted in compiling his latest document by The Town Clerk and The National Library in Dublin. He presented the Council with a copy of the Dinner Menu for the opening of the Town Hall. The function went on all night and the admission in 1910 was a princely 10/-. The Vice Chairman Maurice Jackson presided and among those to express thanks to Teddy Smith were Labour members Tom O Connor and John O Rourke with his good friend Joe McGovern furnishing an excellent reference of Terence who was born over Smyth’s Electrical Shop where his father Michael J Smyth member and Chairman of Cavan UDC and his mother Mary Josephine nee Maloney carried on a bar grocery and shipping agency for White Star Lines. Michael Smyth was also an extensive farmer having land at College Street ‘Randy’s Hill’ and Dublin Road as well as Drumcrave.
Get well wishes for Tom Fitzpatrick are sent from Cavan Urban Council who collapsed after a recent debate in Dail Eireann and is recovering in a Dublin Hospital. The Council approved overdraft facility of £8,000 to the 30th June 1970.
Joe McGovern CNP member of Cavan Urban Council tells the members that Jack Sullivan was his friend and counselor for over 50 years. He knew him as a footballer athlete boxer motor cyclist handballer. He was an outstanding student and was always first no matter what he undertook. From youth Jack was a genius but always acted humbly and with great dignity towards his friends never leaving them out of any action no matter who or what was the distinguished gathering or people. Jack went to school with Joe at Drumcrave and later they attended Saint Patrick’s College where according to Joe their paths diversified with Jack heading for Dublin to become a doctor and taking first place in Ireland at the finals in the College of Surgeons. Jack was a brilliant diagnostician all he had to do was take one look into your eyes and he had a good idea what ailed you. He could have been one of Ireland’s leading Specialists but chose the Drumlins of his native Cavan rather than the opulent leafy shades of Fitzwilliam or Merrion Square to practice and this was to the immense benefit to the people of his native town. Cavan in one month lost giants of the caliber of Jack Sullivan Dominick McCabe and Gerry M Lovett who did so much to advance the standard of education for the poor and deprived of Cavan. Benny Cafferty Maurice Jackson John O Rourke also spoke and passed a vote of sympathy with the family of James Keyes an outstanding member of the outdoor staff for many years whose untimely death occurred recently.
Cavan Bridge for the Cullen Cup at the Lake Hotel Virginia 1st Mr and Mrs W O Farrell Longford Best Gross Joan O Hanlon and Gerry Hunt.
Sligo Drama Circle are two in a row winners of the Premier award and The Doctor Patrick Lyons Cup at Cavan Drama Festival with their presentation of ‘A Street Car Named Desire’ a three act drama by Tennessee Williams. As in 1969,they performed on the last night scoring 92 marks. Second Strand Players Dublin 3rd Ballintra Castleblayney. Winners of the elocution section were Loreto College Cavan Louise McDonnell, Paula Carolan and Helen English. Anglo Celt Cup ‘Thirty Three Players Dublin with ‘Who Shall We Tell’. Best Producer Ann O Driscoll Sligo??? Best Setting Ballintra Players Castleblayney. Best Actor John Fitzpatrick Sligo. Best Actress Nora Wilson Newport Players and Marie O Reilly 57 Theatre Dublin
Death of Sarah Ronan at the residence of her daughter Joan (Courtney) in Cork. In her early 70s,widow of Paul former lino type Operator in the Anglo Celt. Survived by her sons Leo and Paddy. daughters Joan, Kathleen London and Joy Harper London .Funeral took place in Cork.
Death of Mary Ann Owens formerly Upper Main Street in Belfast where she lived for the last 26 years. She was the owner of a grocery shop in Upper Main Street for many years and sold home produce including her own baking vegetables and jam. She was very involved in Church affairs and was a leading member of the Church of Ireland in Cavan. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and burial which took place from Cavan Parish Church to the New Cemetery. Rev Archdeacon Shire and Rev George Millar presided.
Saint Patrick’s College perform their outstanding version of ‘Oklahoma’ in the Ne Concert Hall in Saint Patrick’s College. Over 20 principles in the cast and brings back memories of the famous Gilbert and Sullivan Operas performed in the Town Hall by the Saint Patrick’s College Musical Society in the late 1940s and 1950s.
Bishop celebrates the 10 o clock Mass in the Cathedral on Saint Patrick’s Day with Father PJ McManus celebrating the 11:30 and evening Mass at 7:30 in Irish and Father Des O Dowd celebrating the 8 am Mass on Saint Patrick’s morning. The tricolor flew from the Courthouse and the Breffni Boys Band paraded the streets of the town after the 11:30 Mass.
Michael Leddy well known painter and decorator is painting and decorating the Church of Ireland which has been vacated during the work with Services taking place in the Protestant Hall. Saint John’s Church of Ireland will be rededicated on Sunday 19th April 1970.
Annual retreat for students of the technical school is being given at the school by Father Des O Dowd with Colm Traynor reading the Lesson.
Ulster win the Railway Cup with a comprehensive 2-11 to 0-10 victory over Connaught in the final at Croke Park before an attendance of 15,000. Two goals in the opening ten minutes swung the game towards Ulster who playing with the strong wind were ahead 2-8 to 0-3 at the interval. Ulster A Gallagher Tyrone Andy McCabe Cavan Tom McCreesh Armagh Tom O Hare Down Brian McEniff Donegal Malachy McAfee Derry Enda McGowan Cavan Ray Carolan Captain Tony McAtemney Antrim J Murphy Down Mickey Niblock Derry Steve Duggan Cavan Gene Cusack Cavan Sean O Neill Down Sean O Connell Derry
George C Scott wins the Oscar for Best Actor for his role as ‘General Patton’ in the film ‘Patton’ but refuses the Oscar describing the ceremony as “ a meat parade” and condems the Oscars as “offensive barbarous and innately corrupt”
Loreto College win the Irish Question Time at the College with Saint Norbert’s and Saint Patrick’s College joint second. Rev Brother Eoin De La Salle School was Question Master. Pictured are the Loreto team Anna O Callaghan Ann O Reilly Paula Carolan and Mary Bartage
Death of “a Legend” Doctor Jack Sullivan Church Street. Survived by his wife Kathleen, daughters Corina, Aíne and Frances and son John. Jimmy McEntee an old school friend and neighbour from ‘The Breifne Bar’ Upper Main Street writes an ‘Appreciation’ “Jack Sullivan was loved by all people regardless of their creed or circumstances. His keen perception and agile mind served him well in his profession, his diagnosis were almost always correct. His sense of humour brought relief to many a troubled soul”. Jack was born in 1905 at Upper Main Street (Easons) where the family carried on an extensive hardware business. Educated at Drumcrave National School, Saint Patricks College and UCD where he excelled academically and in sport. Outstandingly brave, he was Inter Varsity Boxing Champion on several occasions. He was a very good athlete and won most of the races he entered at Sports and Feiseanna throughout the country. He never lost the common touch and his friends were always included no matter how exalted the company. Outstanding golfer he was Captain at County Cavan in 1955. One of the main organisers of the Tercentenary Celebrations of the death of Owen Roe O Neill in 1949.Priceless collection of guns rifles swords and other artifacts’ much of which he donated to the National Museum. Although ill at the time, he organised the farewell social and presentation for his great friend and comrade Nurse Dale Jenkins on her retirement. Over 1,000 people thronged the Town Hall on February 21st 1969 and the evening was brought to a conclusion with the singing of the Butch Moore hit of the time ‘Born to Be with You’ The Old Folks Home and Day Centre on Cathedral Road are named in his memory. A feature of the funeral was the packed Cathedral representing all classed and creeds and the fact that every working class area sent a wreath in loving memory of a doctor who never sought monetary reward from those who could not afford it. Dr.Jack Sullivan is interred in Killygarry.
March 27th 1970:End of ‘The Half Acre’ as bulldozers knock the last of the houses in Mitchell Street. Owed its notoriety to the fact that it was the last place in the British Isles where typhoid broke out.It was named the Half Acre because Lord Farnham originally donated the land for house building.
Same Week: Terry Sexton son of Terry and Lily Sexton 4 Saint Patrick's Terrace Swellan is best actor in the over 10 section at the Ulster Irish Drama Festival in Belfast. The play ‘Bui Bealtaine’ was produced by Bill Henry and Brother Gerard.
Dana wins The Eurovision Song Contest for Ireland for the first time in Amsterdam with ‘All kinds of Everything’ written by Derry Lyndsey and Jackie Smith.
Death of Michael Foster at Saint Felim’s Hospital. He was a native of Martin Savage Terrace Sligo He was cousin of the late Edward Christina Marona Foster and brother in law of Lena Foster Market Square and is survived by his wife Mary two daughters Philomena and Helen. Funeral from Saint Columba’s Rosses Point to the adjoining cemetery.
Annual Easter commemoration takes place at the grave of Patrick McManus Killaduff cemetery Swanlinbar where the rosary was recited for the repose of all Republican prisoners and the oration was given by Tony Ruane.
Cavan National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Chairman Brother Cassenius Vice Chairman Bob Henderson Hon Inspector Mr Mitchell Treasurer Mrs Drury and Secretary Doreen Lord.
The New Sports Centre will open with Joe Dolan and the Drifters with Steve Duggan the well known Cavan and Ulster footballer appointed Manager of the new complex. The new ballroom is licensed for 2,000 dancers and is owned by well known Cavan impresario Tommy McCormick.
Larry Cunningham and the Country Blue Boys pack out the Royal Albert Hall on Saint Patrick’s Night with John McNally the famous tenor and the inimitable girl from Tyrone Eileen Donaghy as guests. The concert was in aid of the Irish Centre in London headed up by Father Tom Sheridan.
April 3rd 1970: Jim McNally Superintendent appeals to Cavan Urban Council to implement the plan devised and presented by the Garda Commissioner to allow only one way traffic from the Cathedral up Connolly Street Bridge Street Town Hall Street and Abbey Street one way and two way traffic in Farnham Street. After a lengthy debate the Council postponed a decision and Superintendent McNally tells the Council that he will relay their views to the Council but the Commissioner has the power to impose his own solution.
Death of Thomas Murray Owen Roe at the age of 85 in Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. He was a most popular and well known resident. He is survived by his son two daughters and one brother. Father PJ McManus officiated at the well attended funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Death of James (Joe) Connolly Mountpleasant Square Dalkey? At the age of 78. He ran a grocery shop in Cavan for many years before emigrating to England. He is survived by his brother Frank in Belturbet and Philip in Manchester nephews nieces relatives and many friends. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the burial which took place in Cullies cemetery .
The Tops of Breffni are moving out of the Town Hall and the popular show that never enjoys much coverage in the Anglo Celt will take place in the new Convent Hall at Saint Clare’s Cock Hill with first round ties including Saint Felim’s V Mountnuggent Bunnoe V Kilnacrott.
Tom McKenna’s Drapery Store on Bridge Street corner is burnt to the ground on Easter Saturday. The alarm was raised by Kitty Corrigan when the flat at the top of the stairs went on fire probably a gas explosion. Micheal Smyth was in the shop at the time and carried the cash register to safety with many neighbours and friends carrying out valuable stock until the premises were engulfed in flames. Cavan Fire Brigade eventually brought the blaze under control with hundreds watching the drama unfolding on a beautiful sunny Holy Saturday. Belturbet Killeshandra and Ballyjamesduff brigades at the ready but not called in to help.
Easter ceremonies at Cavan Cathedral include many members of the Laity taking a prominent part for the first time. The Gardai in full uniform escorted the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose with Sergeant Michael Lee in charge. Father PJ Gargan was the celebrant and priests from Saint Pat’s and the Parish took part. The Cathedral Choir in excellent voice male and female was under Father ABC McGrath. Father Des O Dowd celebrated the Mass of the Last Supper with Fathers Dan Gallogly deacon and cross bearer Leo Reilly MC Father Patrick Gargan Adm. On Good Friday the Passion was read by Fathers Ray Brady ABC McGrath and James Carroll. The celebrant was Father Des O Dowd Deacon Father Sean Brady Sub Deacon John Murphy and MC Father PJ Gargan Adm. On Holy Saturday the blessing of the Baptismal Font Paschal Candle and Baptismal Vows was conducted by Father Des O Dowd while the Bishop celebrated the Vigil Mass with Deacon Father Torlac O Reilly Sub Deacon Frank McKiernan Ballinamore and MC Father Paddy Gargan. Father PJ Gargan celebrated the 8 and 10 am Masses on Easter Sunday while Father PJ McManus celebrated the 11:30.
Daily Mail Trophy at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Phil Lawlor and Brian O’ Reilly with 68 ½ second Paddy Fleming and Paddy Duffy with 69 ½ while Tadhg McCarthy won the Easter Stableford with 41 points and Jim Rafter was second with 38 points.
Mary Rogers a native of Cootehill and teacher in the Royal School Enniskillen will give the annual lecture following the AGM of Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne entitled ‘Myths and Monuments of Bhreifne’
Virginia Vocational School captained by Ken Doherty win the Ulster Vocational Schools title when they beat Saint Paul’s Lurgan 2-6 to 1-6 at Saint Mary’s Park Castleblayney. They led by two points at half time and on their way to the title beat Tyrone/ Fermanagh and Draperstown county Derry.
Bronze medal awarded to Garda Michael Wilson Ballinagh by the ISPCA. Pictured are Mrs WE Drury Treasurer Brother Cassenius Chairman and Doreen Lord Secretary.
April 10th 1970 Dermot Healy ‘Milséan Bhreifne’ Main Street has his script ‘Somebody’s Making It ‘ 30 minute drama accepted by ITV for adaptation to a TV play. Past pupil of Saint Clare’s De La Salle Saint Pats and UCD, Dermot is in the Insurance business in England and lives in Pimlico for the last year.
Pictured are “talented young Cavan pianists” Jacqueline Maloney 1st in Junior Piano Solo at Sligo Feis Cheoil in the 12-14 age group while her sister Finnola was 2nd in the 10-12 age group. They are pictured with their music teacher Mrs Kay Anderson ATCI (Snr) Royal School. Both are daughters of George V and Maura Maloney Drumelis Cavan.
Saint Clares 4th Class win the Ulster Irish Drama Festival for their adaptation of Aladdin in Irish. There are forty girls in the cast.
Fourth Class Saint Clare’s win the Ulster School’s Drama as Gaeilge and the McCartan Cup at the Ulster School’s Irish Drama Festival in Belfast with their brilliant adaptation of ‘Aladdin’ in the 9-11 ½ age group with a cast of over forty young girls.
Drumalee with Tony Coyle back in goals are confidently tipped to beat Saint Joseph’s Arva in the final of the Intermediate League at Breffni Park next Sunday. Drumalee are the Intermediate championship winners beating Arva in last years late final.
Cavan CYMS Table Tennis Club are sponsoring the first ever Cavan Open Table Tennis Championship at Saint Augustine’s Hall where there will be four tables in constant action.
Cavan Badminton Club Close Championship Men’s Singles for the Richard Black Perpetual Cup Frank Glancey runner up David Small. Ladie’s Doubles Maureen Crowe and Lauri McConnell beat Mrs Carville and Mrs Ann Smith Mixed Doubles Joe Mullery and Mrs Carville Men’s Doubles Gabriel Kelly and Jim O Dowd.
Paul McCartney issues a statement to say he is leaving the Beatles. Paul attributes the split to “personal differences musical differences business differences but most of all because I have a better time with my wife Linda and family”!
Dorothy Fannin Killamullen Drung is seriously injured, fracturing both her legs when alighting from her husband’s car outside the Clinic Cathedral Road on Thursday last. She is described as serious but stable at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital.
Public meeting of the Itinerant Settlement Committee in Saint Augustine’s Hall with Father Fehilly Chairman and Victor Bewley Secretary of the Irish Itinerant Settlement Association will address the meeting.
April 17th 1970 The World watches in horror as Apollo 13 on its way to the moon suffers damage to water and heating system over 200,000 miles from earth on Tuesday. With God’s Help and the skill and technique of the NASA Ground Control the three man crew abort the flight and seek refuge in the Lunar Module which is hurtling to earth and hopefully will splash down safe and sound with the three Astronauts Commander James Lovell Fred Haise and John Swigget safe and sound in the Pacific Ocean at 6 pm on Friday next.
Felicity Sheridan Upper Main Street Frances McKiernan College Street Rosaleen Brady Butlersbridge Tess Kelly Surgical Hospital Marie Soden Wolfe Tone Street Gloria Jackson Swellan and Joan Cronin Annaglough are finalists in the Miss Cavan Contest at the New Spor’s Centre in Cavan. The winner will go forward to the Miss Ireland contest in Dublin. The sponsors are Mecca London with Connie Lynch Manager of the Royal Showband the Irish agent.
Drumalee captained by Séamus Fay complete the double winning the Intermediate League against Saint Joseph’s Arva by 3-09-to 2 09 after leading by 3-7 to 0-2 at half time Only change from the Championship team is that Tony Coyle was back in goals and releases Paddy Lyons for outfield duties. Small attendance , “high standard of football” played in a downpour with underfoot conditions described as “treacherous”. Joey and Kieran O Keefe were outstanding at centre field in first half with both tiring badly in trying conditions as Arva took over in the second half. Goals from Donie Fay after just one minute which was disputed holding up the game for over five minutes and another by Kieran O Keefe gave Drumalee a half time lead of while Donie Fay and Micheal Greenan were top scorers. In appalling conditions wind rain and very muddy surface Drumalee with the benefit of the elements were totally dominant in the second half but from a hopeless position Saint Joseph’s closed the gap to three points at the end. With two great saves Tony Coyle signaled that he was back to his brilliant best in goals Joe Browne at full back was terrific with outstanding flankers in Ollie Reilly and Tommy Smith Seamus McCauley staked his claim for a place on the senior county team at centre half with Michael Smith and Seamus Captain tackling like tigers particularly when the tide turned in the second half. At centre field Joey O Keefe and Kieran O Keefe lorded it in the first half with Kieran scoring a great goal but they ran out of steam in the second half as Arva took over. Micheal Greenan and Donie Fay were superb forwards with the latter putting the champions on the victory road with an opportunist goal in the first minute. Paddy Lyons Frank Walsh Dennis O Keefe and Tommy McCauley were always prominent particularly in their scoring spree in the fist half but the supply dried up and Drumalee were hanging on to the ropes as the referee signaled the end of a great game played in splendid sporting manner in the worst possible weather conditions with Seamus Fay receiving the trophy from new County Chairman Jim McDonnell and HL Smith Secretary of the County Board providing cover with a giant umbrella. Drumalee Tony Coyle Oliver O Reilly Joey Browne Tommy Smith Seamus Fay Captain S McCauley Michael Smith Joey O Keefe and Ciaran O Keefe Micheal Greenan Frank Walsh Tommy McCauley Dennis O Keefe Paddy Lyons Donie Fay. Sub Pat Geoghegan for Seamus Fay injured.
Cavan Table Tennis Open sponsored by Cavan CYMS Table Tennis Club attracts an entry of over 120 played on four tables in Saint Augustine’s Hall at 3:30 on Saturday afternoon and finishes just after 2 am on Sunday morning. Star of the show was 17 year old Alan Latimer from Ashfield who beat organiser and interprovincial table tennis star Seamus White 21-16 19-21 24-22 in a sensational final played to a high standard and in a very friendly sporting manner. Mrs Benny Moore of the Mace Shop in Cavan proved the outstanding lady of the Ladie’s singles beating Airmid O Hanlon Cavan Golf Club in the semi final 21-13 21-18 before defeating Mrs Gordon 21-19 21-13. Mrs Moore and Mrs Gordon later teamed up beat Misses Fay and Gordon 21-7 and 21-13 in the Ladie’s doubles. The mixed doubles final was won by Brian Tighe Stradone and Mrs Gordon who defeated Oliver Malone and Mrs Walsh 21-11. In the final event of the night Seamus White and Jim Fay defeated Sean and PJ Carroll in a great final 17-21 21-17 and 21-12 in the men’s doubles finals.
Bishop Austin Quinn and Father Terence McManus officiate at the Pioneer Rally in Saint Patrick’s College where two members of Alcoholics Anonymous gave testimony of their experience with alcohol.
Death of Charles Kemp Rahulton Butlersbridge well known extensive farmer in the area at the age of 82. He was a leading member of the Church of Ireland Community and was a member of the Select Vestry for many years. As a neighbour Charles had no equal always on hand to impart advice or help out in a neighboring farm. He was a man of great charity and generosity and many of the poorest in the community were indebted to him and his wife and family. He is survived by his wife Letita two sons John and Charles grandchildren nephews nieces and many friends and neighbours. Rev GCA Millar presided at the funeral service from Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery Dublin Road Cavan.
Paul McCartney leaves the ‘Beatles’ to set up ‘Wings’ with his wife Linda (Eastman).
April 24th 1970:Death of Joey Murray former Caretaker of Cavan CYMS at the age of 59. Lined out in his youth with Cavan Slashers, Crubany and latterly with Drumalee. Worked for 13 years with the outdoor staff Cavan UDC. Survived by his wife Mary, sons Philip Kildare and Tommy Cavan and daughters Bridie Fairview, Pauline Tullac Mongan and Ann Nottingham five brothers Terry Owen Roe Johnny Saint Brigids Jimmy Surrey England Mickey Jubilee Terrace Tommy Saint Aidan’s three sisters Mrs O Kelleher Liverpool Mrs J Downey London and Mrs J Murphy Tullac Mongan. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Budget Day without the Minister of Finance Charles Haughey who suffered serious injuries at his home in a riding accident necessitating hospitalization. Jack Lynch Taoiseach in the absence of Charles Haughey delivered the Budget Speech. Big surprise was the doubling of the newly introduced Turnover Tax from 2 ½ % to 5 %. Contributory Old Age Pension up 17/6 to £5 non contributory up 10/- to £4-5-0. Disability and Unemployment Benefit up 15/- to £4-5-0 Dole up £3-12-0 Urban and £3-6-0 Rural.
The beautiful 17 year old Eileen Donohoe from Cootehill is crowned ‘Miss Cavan 1970’ at a gala ball in the new Sport’s Centre. She now heads for the International Hotel in Dublin for the ‘Miss Ireland’ contest on May 2nd to be compeered by Jimmy Saville well known BBC disc jockey.
Saint Patrick’s College captained by Myles Dungan nephew of Father Torlac O Reilly win the RTE Ulster Quiz competition and now take part in the All Ireland final to be televised on 21st May 1970. Team Myles Dungan 16 captain PJ Rudden 15 Patrick Murray 14 and Liam Tuite 14.
Michael J Smith Cootehill Road Cavan retires as Secretary of Cavan County Council after 22 years service. Michael known as ‘Mickey Joe’ served as Staff Officer Accountant and Town Clerk Cavan and Belturbet during his more than 40 years service to Local Government.
Sean McCartan is appointed Headmaster Cavan Vocational School to replace the late Gerard M Lovett. He is a native of Offaly and was educated at Ballyhaise Agricultural College Albert College Crawford Institute UCC UCD and Saint Patrick’s Maynooth. He is married with two children and was previously Principal in Virginia since 1962.
Tractamotors hold their first ever Dinner Dance in the White Horse Hotel Cootehill. Pictured are the committee and officers Johnny Smith Vice Chairman Pat Timmons Secretary and Treasurer J Jackson Chairman Steve Duggan Ollie Conaty Barney Brady George McClarey and Cathal Harton.
Glenlara House Swellan on 76 acres one mile from Cavan town is up for sale on the instructions of Miss R E D Fagan . Allen and Halpin are the Solicitors and O Reilly Taylor and Tweedy Auctioneers.
Same Week: Death of Elizabeth Murray aged 71 of Breffni Terrace at Saint Phelim’ s Hospital. Native of Derrylin. Very popular and well known lady she was popular with all classes and creeds. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Breffni Terrace and 3 sons William Cavan, Paddy and Michael England. Funeral to Cullies cemetery.
Death of Packy Gilchrist College Street at the age of 59 after a long illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. He was employed by Cavan Mineral Waters as a Driver/Salesman for 35 years. Keen card player he never missed a Whist Drive in Cavan CYMS. Member of the well known old Cavan Gilchreest family Wolfe Tone Street. Packy had the handicap of a cleft lip but was always respectable and dignified in his appearance and speech never saying a harsh word. Survived by his wife Catherine, son Gerard ‘Shammy’ and mother Mary Wolfe Tone Street brothers Michael Tommy Andy in London Dessie in Cavan sisters Mary and Kathleen Cavan. Father Des O Dowd officiated at his funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Matthew Fannon who died in Saints Phelim’s Hospital Cavan on Sunday. He was a native of Ballaghdreen and was aged 86. He is survived by his wife Margaret five sons three daughters .Funeral took place from the Cathedral to Cloontusker cemetery in Lanesboro.
The favourites Saint Phelim’s Hospital are edged out of the Tops of Breffni scoring 80 points to share third place with Dundalk. Castleblayney with 87 marks and Lisnaskea with 82 now meet on Sunday next in the Urban Final of the Tops of Breffni 1970. Mountnuggent won the Rural final. Amazingly Saint Felim’s were the only local group to contest this year’s Tops of Breffni which takes place in the new Concert Hall of the Poor Clare School on the Cock Hill.
May 1st 1970:Paul Kelly Moynehall, Brendan Murray (Jnr), Cathedral Road Patrick Cusack Saint Phelim's Place and Noel McHugh Highfield Road are among the Scolarship winners to Saint Patrick’s College.
The new Youth Club are hosting a debate entitled ‘Are we doing too much for Itinerants’ and next week’s subject ‘Do we really want the six counties’ in the Concert Hall of the new Saint Clare’s School
Breffni Textiles owned by Granard native and well known inter county referee Fintan Tierney opens for business on the Dublin Road supplying children’s clothes to shops throughout the nation. Fintan pays tribute to the great help he received from Cavan Development and chief executive Brian O Grady and County Manager Mr McCarthy who sold the land on which the £8,000 factory is built on the Dublin Road at a reasonable price. Fintan Tierney is a native of Granard where his father Joe from Callanan Loughduff ran a drapers shop for over 50 years. Fintan worked in the retail trade in Granard Galway and London before starting Breffni Textiles in Monaghan in 1967 where he made children’s skirts. In March 1968 he moved his operation to a four bedroom house in Cavan with one qualified machinist and three trainees. On December 12th 1969 Fintan and his staff moved to their magnificent new premises on the Dublin Road which measure 4,000 custom built feet and machines imported are the best and most updated in the trade. He specializes in garments for the Under 10 young girl age group and makes all the up to the minute styles. He was educated at Granard National School Saint Mels where he played on the College team. He won a senior Longford Championship medal with his native Grand Saint Mary’s in 1958 before transferring to Cavan where he played with Cavan Gaels in 1961. Due to injury his career was cut short but now Fintan is one of the most popular referees in the country having taken charge of three Junior All Ireland Finals and officiated in every county in Ireland. Fintan is a never say die operator and combines all his activity with being a salesman for ‘Paula Knitwear’.
Handball in Cavan Junior Doubles Dominick Sheridan and J Smith beat Lacken P and J McCusker 21-17 21-19 Junior Singles Greg Sheridan beat J McCusker Lacken 21-16 21-17 Junior Doubles Paddy Rooney and Michael Leddy beat JJ Cullen and B Cullen Mullahoran
“Hannigan’s Self Drive Cars Ashe Street. Car and Mini Bus Hire. Delivered to ship and air terminals. Phone Cavan 39”
Death of Joe Hill Stragella after a long illness at the age of 60. Well known industrious farmer. The family were recently devastated by the death of Joe’s only son Joe in a motor car accident. Survived by his wife Nora NT, daughters Bernadette, Stella and Rita three brothers Phil Latt Michael Ballyjamesduff and Oliver in Australia. Father Desmond O Dowd officiated at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to Killygarry cemetery..
Saint Phelim's Hospital Group led by Sister Mercy retain the Players/Wills trophy by winning the Kilnacrott Group Talent Competition. Lisnaskea are winners of the Tops of Breffni this year held in the Concert Hall of the new Saint Clares School.
Bishop Quinn on a glorious sunny day is pictured with his namesakes Patrick and Mrs Quinn Ballyhaise and their daughter Mary aged 10 and the famous triplet boys now aged 9 Gerry Eugene and Charlie after the new rite of Confirmation in the packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. Everyone in the photo is named Quinn.
Saint Felim’s Hospital Group sparkling performance lands the Player Wills trophy at a packed Saint Norbert’s College Kilnacrott. They were favourites for the double but surprisingly edged out in the ‘Tops of Breffni’. The Show is produced by Sister Mercy. Maisie Magee is Musical Director and Maura Maloney Choreographer.
Saint Patrick’s College after many near misses win the All Ireland Junior Red Cross title in Dublin. Pictured with their instructors Gerry McCormack and Eileen Maloney are L Kelly Captain G McGovern and Sean Sharkey.
After eight weeks of Work to Rule by the Irish Bank Officials Association the Management of the Banks decide to close down altogether as things were nearing chaotic standard. No early resolution of the strike is foreseen.
Death of Margaret Coyle Drumryan at the age of 63. Very popular woman she was well known in Cavan and was famous for her generosity to those less well off in society. She is survived by her six brothers John Corfeyhone Charles in Drung Paddy Pullamore Tom Alackan Phil Shankill and Frank Drumryan. Rev Father Thomas Woods officiated at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Youth Group who have now built up their membership to 120 are looking for more members to enroll at Saint Augustine’s Hall this weekend.
May 8th 1970: Neil Blayney Minister for Agriculture and Charles Haughey Minister for Finance are removed from the Cabinet by Jack Lynch after Liam Cosgrove leader of Fine Gael confronted the Taoiseach with information that both were allegedly linked to a gun running ring to aid the people of Northern Ireland. Later Kevin Boland Minister for Local Government resigns his position in sympathy with his two ousted colleagues. Jack Lynch addressing a very tense Dail with hundreds awaiting silently and anxiously the outcome outside the building said that security forces had informed him two weeks ago of incidents where two of his ministers Charles Haughey and Neil Blayney were engaged in negotiations to import Arms from the Continent for use in Northern Ireland thereby undermining the security of the State and the safety of the people of Northern Ireland. Mr Cosgrove leader of the opposition in a scathing attack said the two Ministers had acted recklessly undermining the security of the state and putting the people in Northern Ireland in a very dangerous position. Arguments and counter arguments broke out among the Government and Opposition benches and it was like something out of a James Bond movie- stranger than fiction. At the end of the debate scuffles and fisticuffs broke out among Government and Opposition as the deputies were filing through division lobbies for the vote.
Bishop Quinn is pictured blessing the new Convent School which was officially opened by Padraig Breathnach Chief Officer of the Department of Education representing the Minister for Education. The Architects are Gaffney and Cullivan while the Contractor is Ledwith Brothers Construction from Templemichael Glebe Longford. The cost of the project was £115,000. Finished to a high specification and bright and airy atmosphere the school is the finest in Ireland and can accommodate 460 pupils from Infants to Senior. All the classrooms have their own exits and play areas linked together by the magnificent Assembly Hall which has accommodation for 400. Father PJ Gargan assisted by Fathers PJ McManus and Des O Dowd celebrated the first Mass in the School where the De La Salle and Poor Clare’s Choir joined together to sing the hymns. The lessons were read by Phil Cullivan Architect and Brother Cassenius Principal De La Salle School. The prayers of the Faithful were recited by pupils from the De La Salle School while the Offertory Gifts were carried by pupils of the Poor Clare Convent. Later Bishop Quinn addressed the congregation and speaking in Irish and English P Breathnach Chief Officer Department of Agriculture representing the Minister declared the school opened. The Architects are Gaffney and Cullivan Farnham Street Building Contractors Ledwith Brothers Templemichael Glebe Longford Quantity Surveyors TC Whelan FRICS Cathedral Street Dublin Painting Contractors HD Jenkins Cavan. Sub Contractors George Milner Aluminum Welders. Consulting Engineers TV Terney and Company. Flooring John Kearns New Inns Ballyjamesduff. Heating Contractor PJ O Reilly Dublin. Lighting Contractor J Dillon and Company Dublin. Stage Lighting Strand Electric Dublin. Acoustic Ceilings M Creedon and Company Dublin. There are 16 classrooms an assembly hall that seats 400 all classrooms are self catered with toilet and washing facilities and each has its own entrance and play area with facilities for Senior Junior and Infants. All classrooms are linked but are fully independent of one another.
Cavan Bridge Championship is won by Surgeon PD Maloney and Joan O Hanlon with the Best Gross while Ann Kelly and Annie McEneaney had the best nett.
Fourteen anglers from Sheffield staying in the refurbished Lakeland Hotel are very impressed with the warm welcome and excellent fishing on the River Erne and Killymooney and Swellan Lakes. This is their first visit to Cavan and they will be back with increased numbers in the months and years ahead.
George Crowe will open his very modern Butcher’s Shop beside the ‘Dew Drop Inn’ on the 15th May 1970.
Lacken who caused the shock of the decade defeating the champions Crosserlough will take on Castlerahan in the Senior League Final at Breffni Park next Sunday. Castlerahan with stars such as county man John Dwyer are the favourites but Lacken will not lack for effort with Oliver Brady and Gus Crowe to the fore.
Bishop Austin Quinn will bless the new ‘Terry Coyle Park’ on May 24th next. The park was formerly Cavan Showground’s and home of the famous Cavan Slasher’s. The new President of the GAA Pat Fanning will officially declare the grounds open. Cavan Gaels will play county champions Crosserlough in the curtain raiser while Kerry will play Cavan in the main game of the day.
John Patrick Murray aged 8 suing by his father Francis ‘Cha’ Murray agrees damages with Cavan Urban Council for £150 in respect of injuries which he sustained when passing number 27 a gate the property of the Council flew open and gashed his head causing a deep wound which later went septic. Judge Ryan at Cavan Circuit Court awarded damages to the Murray family and was told that agreement had been reached with Cavan UDC and that the child had made a complete recovery. P Smith instructed by John V Kelly was for the plaintiff and GV Maloney represented Cavan UDC.
Willie ‘Bill’ O Hanlon is awarded damages of £9,100 in his action against the ESB arising out of injuries received when he fell from a ladder at Main Street Swanlinbar on July 1st 1964. A Jury in the High Court awarded the Plaintiff £15,254 but found the plaintiff 60% negligent and reduced the award to £9,152 with costs. Justice Henchy gave judgment for this amount and awarded Bill O Hanlon his costs/ TF O Higgins assisted by K Mills appeared for Bill O Hanlon and were instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor
John Clancy Proprietor of the ‘Derragarra Inn’ takes into stock his first consignment of rowing boats to be used on the nearby Annagh Lake from Joe Fletcher Killeshandra local agent for Darragh Boats. Derragarra Rent A Boat is registered to John and Angela Clancy.
Death of Henry ‘Harry’ McCauley at his home 64 Orwell Park Rathgar Dublin 6. He was Cavan’s leading business man and was owner of the ‘White Star’ Main Street ‘Imperial Hotel’ Main Street The ‘Farnham Hotel’ Main Street and the Creighton Hotel in Clones. All his establishment were decorated and finished in the same way with marble and mahogany giving out an up market luxurious feel to the premises. He was deeply involved with Cavan Show and was himself an accomplished horseman. He is survived by his sons daughters grandchildren great grandchildren. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Church of the Three Patrons Rathgar to Dean’s Grange cemetery Dublin.
May 15th 1970:Kilegar House the Georgian mansion home of Lord Kilbracken is burnt to the ground despite the best efforts of 5 fire brigades to contain the blaze. John Godley Great Great Grandfather of the present Lord of the same name built the house in 1813. The fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday morning and Lord Kilbracken was awoken from his sleep with the smell of burning and suffocating smoke. Killeshandra Fire Brigade were first on the scene and made us of the Water Tank containing 20,000 gallons of water at the back of the house but the later brigades had to pump water from the river 100 yards away. Valuable French Welsh and Georgian antiques were lost as was the first two chapters of Lord Kilbracken’s latest book. Lord Kilbracken who has a distinguished War record is an Irish Representative Peer and Labour Parliamentary member of the House of Lords where he was due to make a speech on Wednesday afternoon.
Pressure on the Minister for Health Erskine Childers to locate the new hospital for the area in Monaghan brings Tom O Connor to his feet at Cavan UDC when he tells the meeting that people in Monaghan are betting on the outcome and with Erskine Childers representing Monaghan in Dail Eireann the outcome is assured. The County Manager Dermot McCarthy rubbishes the claim with the quip if “any of the members want to make handy money head for Monaghan and put money on Cavan being the favoured destination for the flagship hospital. Dermot McCarthy says he has the word of the Minister himself for his total confidence in the outcome.
Same Week: Death of Lily Lang wife of James Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 58 at a Dublin Hospital after a long illness. Very popular in the town she was known throughout a large area and was an outstanding exhibitor at Cavan Show and a valued member of the Protestant community in Cavan. She was a native of Cloverhill. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore cemetery with Rev GCA Millar presiding.
Death of John Meehan formerly of Wolfe Tone Street after a long illness at the age of 60. He took an active part in the War of Independence and later joined the Free State Army serving in the Cavalry Corps. He was Cavan’s outstanding hurler of the 1920-1930 era winning several county championships with Cavan Slashers. He also played football with Cavan Slashers and figured with his brother Billy on senior championship winning teams. He is survived by his brothers William in Swellan and Tommy in Carrick on Shannon. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery. The coffin was draped in the tricolor and a guard of honour was formed of old colleagues.
Death of Catherine ‘Kitty’ Sexton at the age of 95 at Our Lady’s Hospice in Harold’s Cross Dublin. She was a private nurse in Cavan town for many years until her retirement some 15 years ago. She was a member of an old respected Cavan family and is survived by her brothers Philip in Liverpool and Paddy in Manchester. She was aunt of Peter Sexton Connolly Street and Jimmy Sexton Saint Aidan’s Terrace. Funeral followed Requiem Mass in Mount Jerome cemetery Dublin.
Drop of 45 donations at National Blood Transfusion four day Mobile Clinic in the Protestant Hall. The drop was attributed to the recent outbreak of jaundice in the area. Gold pelicans were awarded to only two people Father Michael Gilbride CC Ballinagh and Cavan’s first ever female recipient the outstanding Eilish Donohoe wife of Tommy Donohoe Garage Proprietor Dublin Road were presented with Gold Pelicans. Eilish is the well known arts and crafts expert and as in everything else she is unique.
Housewives Association 1970:Chairman Sheila White, Vice Chair Josie Coyle, Treasurer Mrs Elizabeth Nee Joint Secretaries Maureen Watters and Mrs R Troy.
Cavan Shamrock’s the holders are favourites to retain the AUL Cup when they meet Monaghan United in the final at Tierquin on Sunday. Shamrocks beat Smarmoor in Ardee 4-3 and eventually ousted Clones United 4-1 after extra time in the semi final. Monaghan United had a narrow 1-0 victory over Belturbet Stars in their semi final.
Castlerahan never troubled by a disappointing Lacken Celtic in a disappointing Senior League final at dry but overcast Breffni Park before a good crowd winning 3-8 to 1-6. Castlerahan led by 1-4 to 0-2 at half time. John O Dwyer the Cavan star was man of the match and architect of much of Castlerahan’s scores taking a key role in two of the goals. John Sheridan of Killinkere was an outstanding referee.
The new toilets at the Town Hall being built by local builder Paddy Elliott and Company will cost £6,000 and will be finished in coarse sandstone to blend in perfectly with the adjoining Town Hall.
Vote of sympathy to Mary Murray and her family 26 Tullac Mongan on the death of her husband Joseph is passed with all members standing with heads bared and in silence at Cavan Urban Council meeting. Joseph ‘Joey’ Murray was a member of the outdoor staff of Cavan UDC for many years.
May 22nd 1970:Hugh Gough is appointed Coarse Angling Officer by the Inland Fisheries Trust. New job entails “investigation of angling methods and techniques”. Hugh is a well known Publican in Church Street with an extensive display of ancient artifacts and weaponry. He is secretary of Cavan Tourist Association Secretary Coarse Angling Association of Ireland and President of the European Coarse Angling Association. He is a publican in Cavan town his parents buying the pub in Church Street from Dan Reilly former Chairman of Cavan County Council.
Nine children of Mr and Mrs Michael O Brien Killynebber singing at the recent very successful Liturgical Festival in the Cathedral. Pictured are Maura 16 Ann 15 Catriona 12 Kieran 13 Jim 8 Damien 11 twin Derval 11 Alita 13 twin of Kieran Barry 15 and Mrs O Brien.
Eileen Donohoe who recently won the Miss Cavan title is installed as the May Fair Queen in Dundalk. The 17 year old Redhills girl wins a holiday for two in Paris and will represent Dundalk at cultural and social events during the coming year.
Over 130 on Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop Quinn. Picture shows a group of invalid patients leaving Saint Phelim’s Hospital for Dublin Airport where they joined forces with the Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage.
William J Scott former employee in McCarren’s Bacon Factory brings an action for incapacitation against his former employees as a result of an accident on 25th January 1963 when the car he was driving was in collision with another car when William was engaged as a diver in McCarren’s and broke his leg which did not respond fully to treatment. Justice Wellwood on hearing the evidence said that Mr Scott suffered temporary incapacitation and the only work suitable would be something like a Petrol Pump Attendant as he had only limited use of his leg. He awarded the Plaintiff £2,217-3-0 with costs and ordered that £4-10-0 per week be paid to Mr Scott until the lump sum was fully paid. J Blayney instructed by Alfred Myles Smith was for William J Scott while MP Smith SC instructed by Jack Binchey was for McCarren’.
Death of Mary McCabe Pullamore at the age of 82 at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was very well known in the area and extremely popular. She was noted for her great Christian charity and help to those in the community less well off. Predeceased by her husband Peter she is survived by her nieces nephews and many neighbours and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Bridget Smith Fairtown at the residence of her grand daughter Maureen Leinster 36 Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 89. Native of Fairtown she only moved into town when afflicted by old age and illness. Very popular and charitable she was extremely well known. She is survived by her daughter Mary Margaret Smith. She is survived by her relatives neighbours and many friends. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral at Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara with burial later in Saint Patrick’s cemetery. Father Thomas Woods officiated.
Post Office is packed with customers queuing to collect their pensions dole unemployment assistance etc. The Banks are now closed due to the strike and the £12,000 per week from the Department of Social Welfare payable to recipients in the Cavan town area is having to be paid from the one location at the already over crowded Cavan Post Office.
Great work by the hard working Cavan Gael’s Committee as they produce a souvenir 80 page full of useful facts on the GAA in Cavan town for the opening of their new stadium ‘Terry Coyle Park’ Kilnavara formerly the Showground’s. Cavan Gaels will play County Champions Crosserlough in the curtain raiser while Cavan take on All Ireland Champions Kerry after Bishop Quinn blessed the ground and declares it open.
Film Show and illustrated talk on the appearance of Our Lady of Garabandel in Spain in July 1961 and the life and times of Padre Pio in Italy in the Town Hall next Sunday. Subscription is voluntary.
Loreto Students are the best stamp collectors in the country sending an incredible 709,840 stamps to the Central Bureau with the money going to famine relief. Committee Marie McCabe Mary McDonagh Margaret Shalvey and Carmel Ruston. This is the fourth year in succession for Loreto College Cavan to scoop the major national award. Rev Father H McLoughlin will conduct the Retreat for Past Pupils of Loreto College in the College next Sunday from 2:30 to 8:30 pm.
Secondary and Vocational Schools Pioneers in the region hold their annual rally in Saint Patrick’s College electing President Oliver Leddy Secretary Angela O Connor Treasurer Marguerite Gaynor Bailieboro
Sean McCormack Highfield Road deploring the wanton destruction of the diving board by officials of Cavan UDC calls for a unified approach to take good from evil in forming a committee to promote a swimming pool in Cavan. ‘For children to be able to swim is not just good fun but an essential part of their education’
Cavan Gaels and Drumalee clash in their first meeting in the Senior League finishing 1-7 each in bottomless Drumalee where the home side were on top for most of the hour on a very soggy pitch but did not convert their chances allowing Cavan Gaels to snatch a draw. Good crowd enjoyed a very sporting and thrilling encounter with Dennis O Keefe giving Drumalee the much sough win with three minutes to go but his goal was controversially ruled out by referee Brian O Reilly. Scorers for Drumalee Paddy Lyons 1-1 Micheal Greenan 0-3 Kieran O Keefe Donie Fay and Dennis O Keefe 0-1 each. Scorers for Cavan Gael’s Eamonn McGovern 1-1 Gabriel Kelly 0-3 Phil Murray 0-2 and H Reilly 0-1.
Hot favourites Cavan Shamrock’s are sensationally beaten 3-2 in the final of the AUL Cup in a hard sporting thrilling encounter at packed Tierquin. Monaghan raced into attack and after jus two minutes a Cavan defender under desperate pressure put through his own goal for a surprise Monaghan lead. Dougie Erskine in th Monaghan goal and the more the Shamrock’s attacked the better he got denying them many scores in the opening half. Just before half time the brilliant Pat Timmons used all his speed and experience to waltz around a hesitant Monaghan defence to feed the on running Jackie Murphy who shot a rocket to the Monaghan net to leave the game tied at 1-1 at half time. Soon after the restart the Shamrock’s defence who were never on their game were punished when a sloppy clearance was picked up by the always dangerous Jim McGloin who put Monaghan ahead 2-1. Five minutes later Donaldson lined up a free from outside the area which the Shamrock’s wall never defended and the ball flew high into the back of the net to give Monaghan a 3-1 lead. Great work by Dickie Smith Noel Smith Pat Timmons and Jackie Murphy reaped no dividend until Dickie Smith struck a sweet quickly taken free from just outside the box that Dougie Erskine in the Monaghan goal could not save even though he went full length. The Shamrock’s tried might and main to rescue the game but Monaghan held out for a win that will be celebrated for many days to come. Final Score Cavan Shamrock’s 2- Monaghan Town 3. Problem with this Shamrock’s team is that they have no really strong men of great physique and what they would have given for a George Pratt or Eamonn O Riordan to knock a few goals in . John O Neill Martin Clarke Johnny Lynch Frank Lyons were magnificent in defence with Jackie Murphy Pat Timmons Noel Smith and Dickie Smith outwitting the Monaghan defence but they had no target man to knock in the many chances created. Man of the match was Dougie Erskine in the Monaghan goal Donaldson Jim McGloin Kevin Traynor and Jim Clerkin were others to catch the eye in a very well organised and disciplined Monaghan side.
Cavan Gael’s are holding a Reception for the visiting Kerry team in the Farnham Hotel on Saturday evening at 9 pm on the eve of the meeting of Cavan and Kerry who will play at the opening of the ne Terry Coyle Park where admission is 3/- and the sideline is 2/- extra. In the unavoidable absence of the President of the GAA Pat Fanning the pitch will be declared opened by Seamus Ryan Vice President of the GAA.
May 29th 1970 Pictured at the blessing and official opening of the new Terry Coyle Park are Father PJ Gargan Adm Paddy Conaty Chairman Cavan Gael’s Brother Cassenius Principal of the De La Salle School.
Combined total of 300 on Meath/Kilmore pilgrimage to Lourdes and the souvenir picture will be publishes in the Anglo Celt next week.
Cavan Red Cross qualify for All Ireland Finals after a close tense battle in the Ulster Finals in Donegal. Pictured are L McMahon Bernadette Kenny M McMahon Leader Kathleen McCormack and Eleanor Fay. Men M Browne John McNamara Gerard McCormack Unit Officer S Masterson and B Browne. The Ladies were first in the Central Council Cup while the overall team won the President’s trophy.
County Cavan Golf in aid of the Blind 1st Dolie Brady 75 2nd Mrs M O Sullivan 76 3rd Ina Hickey. Special prizes Patricia Kelly Helen Timmoy and Doreen Lord.
Death of Annie Hill Clonervy in Saint Phelim’s Hospital . She was a very well known and most popular resident. She is survived by her three sons Eugene Larigan Carrickaboy Michael Billis and John in Colchester two daughters Mrs K McCabe Killynebber and Mrs B Derby Colchester. Funeral from Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara with interment in Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara with Father Thomas Woods officiating.
Official opening and blessing of Terry Coyle Park formerly Cavan Show Grounds by Séamus O Rian Vice President of the GAA and Bishop Austin Quinn. The Park is dedicated to the memory of Terry Coyle born just yards away in Kilnavara. He won All Ireland medal with Cavan in 1933 but was ill for the 1935 game. He died at the age of 35 in 1944. He is uncle of Terry and Séan Smith. Seamus Ryan Vice President of the GAA said “The Park is an act of faith in the future of gaelic games in Cavan town”. The redevelopment of the Park cost £10,000 mainly sponsored by direct donations and weekly Bingo session in the Town Hall. Among those on the VIP stand at the official opening were Niall Crowe Chairman of Cavan Gaels Paddy Conaty County Council President of the Cavan Gaels Michael Feeney Chairman of the Ulsrter Council of the GAA Jim McDonnell Chairman Cavan County Board TJ Fitzpatrick TD Mrs C Smith sister of Terry Coyle and Jimmy and Charles Coyle Kilnavara Rev Kevin Smith CRP Lord Abbott of Kilnacrott. TM Gilroy Chairman of the Park Committee presided. The Band of the Western Command and the Breffni Boys Band entertained the large crowd at the intervals. At the reception in the Farnham Hotel Donie O Sullivan thanked Cavan Gaels for their wonderful hospitality and address of welcome while Niall Crowe presented each of the Cavan Gaels players with a plaque as a memento of an historic occasion. One of the most interesting characters with the Kerry party is Bagman Gaffney Duggan who has been associated with Kerry and John Mitchells Tralee for over 50 years. John Walsh is the Coach and has been involved with Kerry football for many years winning five All Ireland medals in 1932 1937 1939 1940 and 1941. The last time he visited Cavan was in 1933 when Cavan beat Kerry in the All Ireland semi final played at Breffni Park. Cavan beat Kerry in the big game by 1-12 to 0-13 (Oliver Leddy Butlersbridge storms on to the scene) watched by an attendance of 3,000 who paid gate receipts of £545 after the rain cleared up giving way to a sunny afternoon. Cavan led by 0-7 to 0-6 at half time. The game was excellently refereed by well known Inter County Referee John Johnston Wolfe Tone Street. Cavan Paddy Lyons Frankie Dolan Brendan Donohoe Andy McCabe Jim Fay Gerry Murtagh Enda McGowan Oliver Leddy Ray Carolan Steve Duggan Hughie Newman Tom O Reilly Gene Cusack John Joe O Reilly and Phil Murray Captain. Sub Oliver Brady Lacken for Ray Carolan. Kerry A Fogarty Seamus Murphy D Crowley P O Shea M Ahern John O Keefe Tom Prendergast Mick O Connell Donie O Sullivan Captain Brendan Lynch Din Joe Crowley Eamonn O Donohoe C Callaghan Liam Higgins and Mick O Dwyer, Sub Pat Moynihan for Callaghan. In the curtain raiser in wet miserable conditions reigning county champions and old rival Crosserlough had an easy win over a very young Cavan Gaels team 5-4 to 2-7. Cavan Gaels Paddy Blessing Greg Sheridan Frank Glancey JJ Reilly PJ Carroll Oliver Galligan Gerry Carroll Tom Greene Paddy Reilly Oliver Malone Eamonn McGovern Haulie Reilly Hughie Smith Gabriel Kelly and Pat McNamara. Sub Tommy Monaghan for Pat McNamara. Crosserlough JP Rehill Hugh Donohoe Brendan Donohoe Donal Crotty Dennis King Pat Rehill Percy Gilchreest Michael Cusack Pat O Hara Micheal Galligan John Joe O Reilly Paddy Cusack PV McCabe Gene Cusack and Padraic Boyle. Subs Andy McCabe for Michael Cusack. Referee Fintan Tierney Butlersbridge.
Farewell social and presentation to Tommy Myles who is emigrating to Australia in the Bridge Hall on Thursday night. Music by the Green Glen Ceilidhe Band. Subs voluntary.
1st overseas trip for pupils of Vocational School when they travelled to Stranraer via Larne. Left at 6:45 am Wednesday and returned at 2:00 am on Thursday. They crossed to Scotland from Larne by ferry and visited some breathtaking sites in the Stranraer area including Port Na Glen and Port Road The outing was financed by the special savings scheme initiated by the late great headmaster Gerry M Lovett in the school many years ago.
:Gold Pelican for 15 pint donations at Blood Transfusion Unit go to Phil Gargan, Tommy Smyth (Butlersbridge), Pa Connolly (4 Breffni Terrace), Garda John Mahony Ballinagh Fred Foster Kilmainham Ballinagh William Beatty Drumard Bridget McCabe (Lisdarn Hospital) and Eilish Donohoe Dublin Road.
June 5th 1970:Death of Mabel Pratt in her early 50s. Predeceased by her two sons Willie and Norman following harrowing family shooting accidents. Beautiful woman in body and soul. She was extremely popular with all classes and creeds and her sudden death is a big shock not only for the tight knit community in Kilmore but in Cavan town where she was very well known and highly respected. Her son George was leading centre forward for the Cavan Shamrock’s for many years and her husband Willie is a very valued official of both Kilmore FC and Cavan Shamrocks FC. She is survived by her husband Willie, sons Robert, George and Eddie four brothers Harry Jack Dick and William sister Kathleen USA Violet Canada May Belfast Alice Drumgola . Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore Cemetery.
Bishop James Moynagh at the age of 63 well know former Cavan and Mullahoran footballer retires as Bishop of Calabar Nigeria after 20 years. Pope Paul VI has appointed him to the Honary position of Bishop of Malgeo.
Death of Francis ‘Frank’ Gillen Aughadrumagullon Butlersbridge in Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He was a great follower of Cavan and Butlersbridge teams and seldom missed a home game in either the Bridge or Breffni Park. He was Linesman on the old GNR line at Butlersbridge and was extremely well known and highly popular. He is survived by his two sons John and Francis in Scotland three daughters Ellen USA Mollie England and Margaret at home. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church to the New cemetery.
Father Liam Shanaghy is pictured imparting his blessing on his parents Mr and Mrs Philip Shanaghy Lisdarn after his first Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim.
Procession around the Cathedral grounds following the 7:30 evening Mass on Corpus Christi which was celebrated by Father PJ McManus with Fathers Colum Hurley Deacon and Dan Gallogly sub deacon. The MC was Father PJ Gargan. Later Bishop Quinn imparted Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament in the Cathedral with Father ABC conducting the Cathedral Choir on the organ. The 8 am Mass on Corpus Christi was celebrated by Father ABC McGrath 10 am by Father PJ Gargan and 11:30 am by Father Des O Dowd.
Following Sean McCormack’s recent letter in the Anglo Celt another attempt to form a Swimming Pool Committee will be made at a general meeting in the Town Hall next Monday night.
Death of Elizabeth Crawford formerly of Cavan town in Doctor Stevens Hospital Dublin. She was widow of William Crawford formerly Station Master Cavan. She was mother of the late Professor Ernest Crawford Lecturer in Trinity College Dublin and is survived by her son Rev Victor Crawford Newtown School county Waterford and one daughter Doris in Dublin. Burial following service in Saint Paul’s North King Street Dublin with burial in the new cemetery Kilmore.
‘Quarrent’ 40 hour Adoration from Thursday to Saturday in Saint Clare’s Convent Chapel is vey well attended each evening . The Adoration was sponsored by Cavan Legion of Mary. While over 100 children from the Parish receive Holy Communion in the Cathedral. All were from the local primary schools.
Death of Mary Ann Bredin Cortubber just six months after the death of her husband well known building contractor James Bredin. She was very well known in the area and was a great Christian practicing charity on the poor and destitute who called on her service . She was a wonderful bright cheerful humorous personality and always looked on the bright side of life. She is survived by her sons Onslow well known Cavan builder Billy and Robert in America Charlie Joe and Ben in New Zealand and Victor in Cortubber two daughters Mrs W McGarvey London and Mrs M Davison Gilford county Down. Venerable Archdeacon Shire and Rev FJ Patterson officiated at the Service in Ballyhaise Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Saint Clare’s Sports are held in the newly opened Terry Coyle Park and are sponsored by local impresario and Café owner Sean McManus pictured is Sean presenting his cups to Una McKiernan best athlete of the sports Sheila McCabe Games Captain and Mary Newman Prefect Saint Clare’s Secondary School. The pupils gave a display of Gymnastics at the interval and Father Des O Dowd thanked the participants sponsors and the Committee of Terry Coyle Park for the splendid facility. He later presented the medals and trophies to the winning athletes. Senior 100 yards Meta Leddy 2nd Evelyn O Keefe 3rd Lily McKenna. Junior Skipping Kathleen Leddy 2nd Una McKiernan. Senior Sack Race 1st Breda Comiskey 2nd Helena Sharkey 3rd Ann O Donoghue. Junior Sack Race Kathleen Leddy 2nd Gabrielle Smith 3rd Kathleen Coyle. Senior Obstacle Race 1st Patricia Ryan 2nd Marie Clarke 3rd Kathleen McPhillips. Junior Obstacle Race 1st Kathleen Leddy 2nd Fidelma O Hanlon 3rd Maureen Walsh. Senior Egg and Spoon 1st Evelyn O Keefe 2nd Margaret McDonald 3rd Margaret Smith. Senior Relay Class C Rose Cronin Margaret Smith Loreto Donoghue and Kathleen McPhillips. Senior Three Legged Race Evelyn O Keefe and B Comiskey. Mother’s Race Betty Ryan Farnham Road. Mother’s Race Mrs M Browne Butlersbridge.
Saint Patrick’s College Sports held in splendid weather conditions at the College. Fifth year mile Frank Brady 2nd Damian Traynor and 3rd Donald Murray. Junior Long Jump Finian Maloney 15 feet 7 inches. Senior High Jump Philip Lynch 5 foot 4 inches and Senior Long Jump 17 foot 6 inches. Junior Shot Put Johnny Fortune 30 feet 9 inches. Junior High Jump Niall Murray 4 foot 10 inches 2nd Michael Murphy 4 foot 9 inches and 3rd John Boyd 4 foot 8 inches.
Micheal Greenan Drumalee leads Cavan County Council to victory over Cavan Garages 2-12 to 1-12 in the Harp Lager Final at the newly opened Terry Coyle Park. Scorers for Cavan County Council Micheal Greenan 1-4 Enda McGowan Man of the Match 1-1 Hughie McInerney 0-3 Frank McKiernan 0-2 and Percy Gilchreest 0-1. County Council Seamus McGovern Killygarry JJ Reilly Cavan Gaels Packy McGovern Killygarry Donal Crotty Crosserlough N Brady Lacken Tom McCreesh Crossmaglen Oliver Brady Lacken Frank McKiernan Lacken Paddy Reilly Cavan Gaels Micheal Greenan Drumalee Danny Brady Mullahoran Enda McGowan Ballyhaise Hughie McInerney Redhills Percy Gilchreest Crosserlough and P Cosgrove. Sub J Cosgrove for Pack McGovern injured.
June 12th 1970: Bombshell in Dail Eireann as Tom Fitzpatrick TD is informed by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education Michael O Kennedy that a new site for the proposed new Vocational School in Cavan along with alterations in the plans are now being studied by the Department. Tom is Chairman of Cavan Urban Council and a member of the VEC who only last week discussed their plans for the new school at Tullac Mongan but he was informed that the authorities at Saint Patrick’s College had been in contact with the Department and offered a site adjacent to the College at Cullies cemetery. Nobody had informed Tom Fitzpatrick and he said that he would reschedule the question for another date when they would hopefully have more information.
New Swimming Pool Committee. Town Hall packed with enthusiastic supporters for the project with Sean McCormack who recently raised the issue again the Anglo Celt presiding. Chairman Séan McCormack, Vice Chair Brian Sullivan, Secretary Frances Sullivan, Assistant Secretary John Sharkey, Joint Treasurers Richard Black and Maura Mullen. Committee: Elizabeth Maguire, Kathleen Murray, E Whitney, A Finegan, Geraldine Fitzpatrick and F Sheridan. M/S Paddy McCormack Michael Leddy, Donal Smith and Torlac Smith. At the short meeting that followed the committee decided to seek an early meeting with the County Manager Dermot McCarthy to consider possible sites for the location of the proposed new swimming pool. Paddy Fleming CEO VEC unaware of the drama about to unfold in Dail Eireann said that the VEC might consider incorporating the pool into their plans for the new Vocational School at Tullac Mongan. Among the attendance were Tom Fitzpatrick TD John O Rourke UDC Tom O Connor UDC Paddy Fleming CEO VEC Vincent Bartley representing Cavan County Council and representatives from Saint Clare’s Loreto Saint Patrick’s College Cavan Technical School and teachers from all the primary schools in the parish
Father Liam Shanaghy son of Mr and Mrs Philip Shanaghy Lisdarn is ordained a priest in Waterford Cathedral by Most Rev Dr Russell Bishop of Waterford. Father Liam celebrated his first Mass on Monday morning in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim and imparted his first blessing to all present. He was educated at the Poor Clare’s De La Salle Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint John’s Waterford.
Death of Michael (Josie) McNamara Abbey Street. Aged 42 he was ill for a considerable time and just returned from the Kilmore/Meath Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2 weeks ago. Employed with Smith Garage, he was a gifted step dancer and starred in all the Cummann Rinnce and CCE concerts. Member of Cavan Red Cross, he was on many of the teams which won Provincial and National honours. Survived by his wife Agnes his Mother K McNamara Military Row sister Mrs K McGovern England and one brother Liam McNamara in Dublin. Father P J Gargan officiated at the funeral to Cullies.
Brian C Lynch is selling his excellent seven day licensed premises ‘The Eagle Bar’ and is contemplating purchasing a book keeping license in an adjoining premises. The premises will be auctioned in the Farnham Hotel on Tuesday 23rd June at 3 pm. Solicitors having carriage are Alfred Myles Smith while O Reilly Taylor and Tweedy are the auctioneers.
Michael Wall is selling his semi detached residence in Drumnavanagh as he moves back to Dublin. Murphy Quinn and Company are the Auctioneers and Tom Fitzpatrick TD is the Solicitor having carriage.
Cavan UDC Garden Competition: Winners Seamus Fay 19 Owen Roe, J Smith 5 Owen Roe and Mrs Greenan 4 Jubilee Terrace.
Ian Corrigan’s ‘In the Middle of Nowhere’ is Number 8 in Irish Top 10.
Worst electrical storm in many years results in all 14 transformers in the Cavan area being burnt out as the power is off from 7:30 to 11:30 on Wednesday evening. All telephone wires and communications to the outside world are severed. The storm was accompanied by violent thunderstorms and torrential rain which flooded areas of the town. Another less violent storm hit the area again on Thursday afternoon but no further damage was caused.
Seamus Fay 19 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan is the overall winner of Zone 3 in the Cavan Urban Council Garden Competition 2nd Mrs Greenan 4 Jubilee Terrace and 3rd J Smith 5 Owen Roe.
Cavan who are hot favourites to retain their Ulster Senior Championship title have a 3-13 to 1-03 win over a very poor Fermanagh outfit in sparsely attended Breffni Park. Cavan led by 0-8 to Fermanagh’s one goal at half time.
Royal School Sports Senior Girl’s A Stronge 2nd K Irwin 3rd D Vance. Intermediate Girl’s S Byers 2nd J Vance 3rd T Hall. Junior W Gordon 2nd S Beattie 3rd H McMahon. Senior Boy’s J Kane 2nd N Whitfield 3rd G Byers Overall Senior Boys J Kane Junior and Intermediate for McNally Cup S Byers. Senior Shot N Huston 2nd W Stewart and 3rd b Graham Junior G Graham A Acheson 3rd W Kells. Girl’s 80 yards S Byers. Relay W Gordon S Graham W Kells and G Graham.
Presentation to Andy and Mrs Flanagan on the occasion of his retirement from the position of Assistant County Engineer for the Bailieboro area after 37 years distinguishes service at a function in the White Horse Hotel Cootehill. Pictured is Robert Hayes County Engineer who made the presentation to Mrs Flanagan of a pearl necklace and Dermot McCarthy County Manager who presented Mr Flanagan with a radiogram.
June 19th 1970:400th anniversary of the birth of Bishop Bedell Bishop of Kilmore and Ardagh from 1629-1642. Famous for his translation of the Bible into Irish for the first time. Plaque to be erected and unveiled at Kilmore Cathedral shortly in his honour.
Patrick Paddy Cusack Drumrora Ballyjamesduff qualifies as a Solicitor. He is son of Michael and Mrs Cusack Drumrora Ballyjamesduff and is a nephew of Judy McEntee Cavan. He was educated at Drumrora National School Saint Norbert’s College Kilnacrott and UCD. He received his parchment at the Four Courts in Dublin.
Ordination of Father Jim Connolly OFM Cap Killygarry pictured with his parents Mr and Mrs Peter Connolly Killygarry after his ordination by Bishop of Raphoe Most Rev Dr McFeeley in the Capuchin Friary ‘Ard Mhuire’ Donegal. He will serve on the Capuchin Mission to Zambia.
Brazil powered by Pele Jarzhino Paulo Caesar Tostao and Rivellino beat Italy 4-1 to win the World Cup Final in the Aztec Stadium in Mexico. All of the Brazilian stars are now household names throughout the globe as they give a master class in the art of soccer football during the month long festival of football beamed on television throughout the world. In the Group stages they beat the defending champions England 1-0 and England later surrendered their title in a quarter final classic with Germany losing 4-3 after leading by 3-1 with only ten minutes left and Ramsey taking off his star player Bobby Charlton to preserve his for the closing stages of the competition.
Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine sponsored by the Legion of Mary next Sunday. Seats on bus still available from Mrs Tommy Reilly ‘The Regal’ Seamus Lane Postmaster Butlersbridge or Luke Fitzpatrick Killygarry.
“Making Jam? Get your strawberries from Peter Skelly Lismeen Ballyjamesduff.”
Forty fourth class pupils leave Cavan for a tour of Yeat’s Country calling to Rosses Point Yeat’s Grave in Drumcliffe. Money no object as the trip is financed from savings from the student’s built up over the last year in Cavan Post Office.
Forty transformers are blown in recent electrical storm in Cavan while 35 blew in Monaghan. The big losers were the Day Old Chick Business with Tommy Brady Stradone losing over 1,000 chicks but Tommy McCormack Elmbank Hatcheries reports business as usual as he has his own Electrical Generator which ‘kicked’ in as soon as the ESB supply was interrupted.
Alice Donohoe takes over the management of ‘The American Hairdressing Salon’ on Bridge Street. Alice can be contacted 10-7 Monday to Saturday at Cavan 172.
Cavan qualify for their first ever under 21 football final when they defeat Tyrone 1-15 to 3-7 in the semi final in Breffni Park before ‘a handful of spectators’. Cavan led by 2-4 to 1-5 at half time. Cavan will now play either Fermanagh or Derry in the under 21 Ulster Final.
Cavan Shamrocks are defeated 4-2 by an all star Clones outfit in the Top Four Final at Belgium Park Monaghan. Clones took the lead when the brilliant Johnny Douglas waltzed around the Cavan defence but Noel Smith in similar fashion in the 30th minute was pulled down with only the Monaghan keeper to beat. Gerry Egan stepped up and banged the penalty to the Clones net in the 30th minute and both sides had their moments but it was all square at half time with the big crowd enjoying a fast open sporting game played in first class conditions. Pat Kinsella making a welcome return in the Shamrock’s goal saved his team with some spectacular saves in the early stages of the second half. Then tragedy struck for the Shamrock’s who were bravely hanging on their more illustrious opponents when Noel Smith was injured and had to be carried off. Frankie Walsh who was making his debut in the Shamrock’s defence was sent off for an over robust challenge on Clones defender Ivor Lendrum and Shamrock’s were down to nine men and playing one of the best junior teams in Ireland. Leo Flanagan who was man of the match for Clones then got through for two very well taken goals which put Clones 3-1 up but Dickie Smith in a rare Cavan Shamrock’s attack broke away and made no mistake to put the tie back in the ‘melting pot’ at 3-2. With two minutes left Johnny Douglas found the elusive Flanagan loose inside the Cavan box and he made no mistake to score his hat trick and make the final score 4-2 to the best team in the AUL Cup Clones United. Best for Clones were Leo Flanagan Johnny Douglas Dermot Rooney and Ivor Lendrum. Paddy Sheridan John O Neill Frank Lyons Gerry Egan and Dickie Smith starred for a gallant but out of luck Cavan Shamrock’s. Master John Mullen presented the trophy and medals to a victorious Clones United after the game.
All entries for this year’s John McGinnity Cup to Gerry Egan Secretary Cavan Shamrock’s Connolly Street Cavan.
“Due to Bank Strike the McIntyre Brothers greatly regret that their 3rd annual sale has had to be cancelled. They are only 50 yards from the Bus Office have still plenty of bargains and can be contacted on Cavan 401”
Father Dennis Murray son of Maura and the late Frank Murray Ardlougher Belturbet is ordained in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim and is pictured with his mother Maura brother Frank well known showband singer Noel John Eddie and Hugh sisters Mary Ellen and Patricia. Father Dennis was educated at Killdallen NS Saint Patrick’s College and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth.
Tragic death of James Lyons Shantemon at the age of 18. Employed at Noel O Hanlon’s Ambulance Building Factory on the Dublin Road in Longford. After the recent torrential rain which clogged the gutters James was on the roof of the building cleaning the gutters when he accidently slipped and fell to his death being dead on admission to Longford County Hospital. He was son of Bridget and the late Matthew Lyons Shantemon and was the youngest of seven children.
After only a short time in business at the ‘Abbey Bar and Grill’ Joseph Henry Goode is selling his cocktail lounge and grill. TP O Reilly Solicitor Ballyconnell is the Solicitor having carriage while JC Brady Staghall Belturbet is the Auctioneer. Joe has purchased another business property in Dublin.
Deputation from Cavan Swimming Pool are accorded a very warm welcome by County Manager Dermot McCarthy who in the course of discussions welcomed the proposed swimming pool for the town and proposed to the deputation four possible sites for the location of the pool. The County Manager pointed out that there is a 50% Local Government grant for the erection of swimming pools.
The deputation consisted of Sean McCormack Chairman Frances Sullivan Secretary John Sharkey Assistant Secretary Geraldine Fitzpatrick and Michael Leddy both committee members. Nurses of the area are seeking additional staff after it was agreed that they only work 40 hours per week from April 1st 1971. Some of these people are now working 65-70 hours a week and as they pointed out to County Manager Dermot McCarthy they will need additional staff to implement the new 40 hour week.
Congratulations to Justine Coogan who has obtained her teaching Diploma in Pitman’s Shorthand and her sister Ireneus who has qualified in a Dublin Hospital as a State Registered Nurse. Both are daughters of Garda Sergeant Peter and Mrs Coogan Farnham Road Cavan.
Tickets for the CYMS second annual one day outing to Butlin’s Mosney county Meath are available from Paddy O’ Reilly 79 Church Street Michael Saint Phelim’s Place or Edward Smith Emmett Place.
June 26th 1970:Violent thunderstorm strikes Cavan. Over 40 ESB transformers are damaged and thousands of day old chicks are lost at the Elmbank Hatchery.
Same Week: Justine and Reneus Coogan are pictured the latter having passed her final nursing exams while Justine holds a Diploma in Pitman Shorthand.
Sudden death of Joe Higgins Bridge Street at the age of 65. Great gael, lined out with Stradone in his youth. Represented Cavan at both billiards and snooker. Member of old Catholic Club, he was a founder member in 1936 of Saint Felim's Branch Cavan CYMS. He represented Cavan at both Billiards and Snooker and was a leading contender for the annual National Burroughs and Watts Championship in Dublin each March. He was one of the few to travel to Tralee for the All Ireland Semi Final of 1925 which Cavan controversially lost by one point. He was an encyclopedia of facts and figures and could speak at length on any subject. He was a great judge of character and could predict who would make the grade in any sport but particularly Gaelic football. Tailor by trade Joe had his shop at 28 Bridge Street and dressed in a very dapper manner as befits a man of great taste and skill. He was busy from morning to night but like all geniuses he had the knack of giving the impression he was never in a hurry or under any pressure Survived his wife Rose, Sons Myles in Carlow Eamon Dublin Michael London and Gerard Cavan and 1 daughter Rose in Cavan. Rev P J Gargan Adm at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Death of Mary Brady Drumhurk Butlersbridge after a short illness at Cavan Surgical Hospital. She was extremely popular and very well known in the area. She is survived by her husband Bernard four daughters Bernadette NT Saint Clare’s School Cavan Rosaleen BCom Belturbet Ita and Annette Drumhurk. The funeral Mass in Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge was celebrated by her brother in law Father Patrick J Brady PP Glasgow while Father Des O Dowd recited the prayers for the dead at the graveside in Saint Aidan’s cemetery Butlersbridge.
Brilliant Brazil the outstanding team of World Cup in Mexico lift the Jules Rimet trophy beating Italy 4-1 in the Aztec Stadium in Mexico City where Pele Jarzhino Rivellino Paulo Caesar are now stars in every household throughout the globe as television relays the competition to billions of people throughout the globe.
Dominic Sheridan aged 16 Upper Main Street and son of Tommy and Josie Sheridan Sub Post Office is runner up in the Under 16 Handball at the Tailteann Games at Croke Park being narrowly defeated in a thrilling and exciting final by W Fitzgibbon from Tipperary. He is brother of Greg Sheridan a regular member of the Cavan county Junior handball squad.
Cavan’s second ‘Big Band Carnival’ features on opening night June 26th 1970 Gene Stuart and the Mighty Avons Larry Cunningham Joe Dolan Big Tom and the Mainliners The Times The Sands Jim Tobin and the Firehouse Five The Serenaders from Belturbet and on the closing night from the top of the hit parade in England the Tremeloes. The Carnival is run for the benefit of the Breffni Boy’s Accordion Band.
“Jim Hand Promotions Corn Exchange Buildings 12 Burgh Quay Dublin is agent for the Capitol Showband Dreams and Ranchers. Irish Agent for the Move Marmalade Love Affair and Tremeloes who play Cavan Carnival on Tuesday August 5th 1970.” Jim is a twin brother of Michael later to be Editor of the Sunday Independent and both worked in Cavan at Tinnelly’s (Harvest) Upper Main Street.
Hundreds attend the open air celebrations at Lough Oughter to mark the 400th Anniversary of the death of Bishop William Bedell Bishop of Kilmore from 1629-1642 and the first man to translate the bible from English to Irish. Most Rev Dr Moore Church of Ireland Bishop of Kilmore presided. Very Rev RCH Turkington Dean of Kilmore celebrated the Service and the lesson was read by Major R Clements. The music was rendered by Kilmore Brass Band. The address which is published in full was given by Professor William Bedell Stanford Trinity College Dublin. The weather was dull and overcast but remained dry for the occasion.
July 3rd 1970:£300 to be won over eight days at County Cavan Golf Club Open Week: Sponsors are Murphy/Quinn, Brady Brothers, McCarren and Co., Tractamotors, Farnham Arms, Anglo Celt, Jacksons Garage Bowmakers and Cavan Mineral Waters. Later Phil Cullivan (Captain) thanks over700 competitors for making this the best ever Open week on the 50th Anniversary of their relocation from Killynebber. Presentations are made to the two surviving members Phil Lawlor (Professional) and Dr Bertie Cullen (President ). The week was launched by BC Fay President of the Cavan/Monaghan Alliance with the raising of the tricolour high above the Club House. Special prize of £5 for best aggregate gross on Monday 6th and Sunday 12th July 1970.
President’s Prize Surgeon Bertie Cullen’s Prize is won by P Brennan and Mrs PJ Beirne with 64 nett while Doctor FPE Smith and his daughter Fiona were second with 65 ½. Pictured are Mrs Beirne Maura Cullen Surgeon Bertie Cullen Fiona Smith Jack Brady Secretary County Cavan Golf Club P Brennan Doctor FPE Smith and Phil Cullivan Captain of County Cavan Golf Club.
Neil Blayney former Minister for Agriculture is cleared of all charges relating to alleged gun running on April 24th 1970 at Dublin District Court. When the verdict was announced Neill Blayney was cheered and mobbed by well wishers who packed the entrance to the Four Courts in Dublin. Charles Haughey James Kelly and Albert Lynx were remanded on bail charged with conspiracy to import arms on April 24th 1970.
“You have tried the rest now try the best” Oliver Malone for Furniture advert.”
Kilmore/Meath Pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop Quinn .363 Pilgrims including 91 invalids and 48 staff. Cavan parish contingent on organising committee: Fathers Desmond O Dowd, P J McManus, Peggy Willock, Nellie Gargan, Miss N McCabe, Andy Gilchreest, HL Smith, J Brady and Dr. Roy Hayes.
Cavan County Council led by Michéal Greenan beat The Garages by 2-12 to 1-12 to win the Harp Lager Trophy sponsored by Cavan Barman’s Association. Scorers for Council Michéal Greenan 1-04, Enda McGowan 1-01, Hughie McInerney 0-03, Percy Gilchrist 0-01 and Frank McKiernan 0-02.
The ‘Tremeloes’ are among the star studded line up for the 2nd Cavan Carnival from June 26th to August 5th 1970.
Death of John Lyndsey Clonogonnell at the age of 68. Native of Sligo he was a very quiet reserved progressive farmer always available to help or impart advice to his neighbours. He is survived by his wife June five sons Jim Robert John and Mervyn Clonogonnell and Cecil in USA three daughters Joy Clonogonnell Mrs E Fanin Ashfield Cootehill and Hazel in Jersey. Rev Dean RCH Turkington celebrated the Funeral Service in a packed Kilmore Cathedral with burial later in Kilmore graveyard.
Death of Miss Mary Bridget O Rourke Saint Aidan’s Terrace after a short illness at a Dublin Hospital shocks the local community. She was the only daughter of John O Rourke and was in her usual good form up to a short time ago. She was very popular and obliging always trying to help a neighbour or friend in trouble or the poor and destitute with her hospitality and charity. She was predeceased by her mother and is survived by Johnny and twins Philip and George. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
The recently formed Cavan Junior Chamber of Commerce are holding a Trade Fair from the 15th -18th July showcasing local industry in the Town Hall which will be officially launched by Sean Flanagan Minister for Lands.
Laragh AC win the Doctor Austin Quinn Cup for the best overall team at the Cavan Track and Field Championships at bright and breezy Breffni Park where the underfoot conditions were perfect and the marking and layout of the track was up to International standard. There were twenty eight events with 424 athletes taking part from six different athletic clubs in county Cavan. Sean Cassidy from Laragh Athletic Club was the star of the show winning the 220 440 and 880 yards and second in the 100 yards while Marian Kiernan from Ballintemple was the star lady winning the 100 220 and 440 yards in powerful style. Jim Cochrane from Cootehill was snowed under with late entries and general logistic problems of running such a huge event off in record clockwork style but the great Jim found time to win the Senior mile and three miles beating his old adversary Hughie McGovern Laragh who had the better of the tussles over the winter into second place. P Hopkins Cornafean won the senior 100 yards and long jump at 17 foot six inches. Pat McCabe of Laragh won the High Jump. Pictures show Nuala Flynn Cootehill winning the Under 14 100 yards ahead of Breda Kiernan Ballintemple. Nuala was another star of the meet winning the Under 12 and Under 14 100 yards and second in Under 14 long jump.
Cavan who were well fancied to win the Ulster Championship suffer a comprehensive defeat to Derry 1-8 to 1-5 at Irvinstown before an attendance of 8,500. Much fitter and stronger Derry qualify for their first final since 1958 and will play Antrim or Monaghan in the Ulster final. Derry led by 1-6 to 0-3 at the interval. Cavan were in great shape starting the second half with the somewhat out of sorts P Cahill finding his feet and soaring into the clouds to give Cavan a vital edge at midfield. Then the Cavan selectors as is not unusual ‘shot themselves in the foot’ by calling the rampant Cahill ashore and bringing on the youthful former Cavan Gael’s and current Crosserlough clubman Micheal Galligan who in fairness acquitted himself well but Cavan lost the impetus with the departure of P Cahill. Hughie McInerney again came to Cavan’s rescue in the 53rd minute with another brilliant goal to leave only three points in the game with seven minutes remaining but try as they might Cavan could not close the deficit. Cavan Paddy Lyons Andy McCabe Brendan Donohoe Peter Pritchard Jimmy Fay Ray Carolan Enda McGowan Hughie Newman Gerard Murtagh Steve Duggan Pee Cahill Tom O Reilly Gene Cusack Jimmy Stafford and Hughie McInerney. Sub Declan Coyle for Jimmy Stafford Pat Tinnelly for Hughie Newman Micheal Galligan for Pee Cahill. Referee T Johnston Fermanagh.
“Mervyn Clarke Tyre and Accessory Shop Connolly Street Cavan. For fitting and service open until 8 pm daily . Special price for car stereo tape recorders. Full selection of the latest tapes to choose from.
July 10th 1970 Daniel Joseph O Kelly Post Office Official Town Hall Street pleads guilty at Cavan District Court to charges of theft amounting to £63 property of Holy Rosary Sisters Killeshandra when he opened parcels addressed to the convent at the sorting office at Cavan Post Office. Danny immediately admitted the charges and paid back £13. He later lodged another £50 in Court through his Solicitor Sean V Kelly who said O Kelly had been in Cavan since 1950 and was a grade A Clerk in Cavan Post Office when he found an old key to the sorting office and began to help himself to small amounts of cash in transit in the post. He was very sociable and living way beyond his means being a leading member of Cavan Golf Club and Past Captain of the Club. He was earning only £25-0-9 per week as a Grade A Clerk and just could not afford that sort of lifestyle on that salary. This was his first offence and Justice Shaw in sentencing O Kelly to three months in Jail applied the POA on being of good behavior for twelve months. Danny although he lost his job in the Post Office has secured another job with a good friend who is aware of all the facts of the case and the Court wish him well in his new career.
Andrew McPhillips aged twelve fishing in Behey Lake catches a 15 lbs pike the largest taken from the Lake in recent years.
Lord Kilbracken issues a statement denying that he is suing Leitrim and Cavan County Councils for £60,000 for damage to his property as the result of a fire at his ancestral home at Killegar county Leitrim on May 13th 1970. Lord Kilbracken admits that he has informed his Insurance Company and they in turn without his knowledge or consent issued a claim against Leitrim and Cavan County Councils. The fire was completely accidental and there was no malicious damage caused. He has been now informed that the Insurance Company have withdrawn their claim against both Councils.
Social and presentation to the retiring County Secretary and his wife in the Farnham Arms Hotel. Presentations were made on behalf of the Staff and Council members. Pictured are Paddy Reilly CNP Chairman of Cavan County Council Dermot McCarthy County Manager Robert Hayes County Engineer TM Gilroy Health and Administrative Staff and Tommy Smith Irish Local Government Officials Union. Michael J Smith was a member of Cavan County Council staff for over 40 years being Town Clerk in both Cavan and Belturbet . He succeeded the late Paddy Reilly Athbara as Secretary of Cavan County Council in 1946.
Presentation to Brid Keelan NT on her retirement from teaching from the parents pupils and staff of Crubany National School where she has been teaching for the last five years. She was twenty years teaching in Killygarry National School and had previously taught in Cootehill and Belturbet. Brid is a native of Corduff Carrickmacross and is a neighbour at home of Mary Veale nee Murray 59 Main Street. She has been living in Connolly Street for well over 25 years and will retire to Cavan where she is deservedly popular and very well known. Pictured is Brid Andy O Brien who made the presentation Mrs Michael Drysdale NT and the pupils of Crubany National School.
Pictured preparing for the forthcoming ‘Cavan Trade Fair’ in the Town Hall run by the recently established Junior Chamber are Mary Glavey Karl Bornemann Eva Bonney Treasurer Leo McGrath President Noel McIntyre Deputy President Geraldine Fitzpatrick Secretary and George Parkinson. Stands have been booked by McCarren and Company Cavan Crystal Gerry Whelan Drifter’s Shoes Cootehill Ramor Rustics Breffni Textiles Killeshandra Creamery and many more leading businesses in the county.
Eamonn Greenan gifted Drumalee forward and brother of County star Micheal is emigrating to Canada next week. He will be a huge loss to the community and particularly Drumalee GFC whom he helped to Intermediate League and Championship in 1969.
Senor Champions at the De La Salle School pictured are J Smith M Reilly Brian Crowe Captain Dessie McEntee Declan Young Brian Cullen Michael Lee John Sheridan Michael McCormack Greg Conlon Paddy Gargan and C Conaty.
Intermediate Champions at De La Salle School pictured are J Sorahan Charlie Greene Sean Boyle Brian O Grady Captain John Cullen Myles McEntee and Jim Kelly L Reilly K McClarey Patrick O Keefe Martin Sexton P Donohoe and Maurice Brady
July 17th 1970: The Anglo Celt is increased to 1/- per copy
Kilmore Brass Band are warned not to attend the Orange Demonstration in Lisbellaw. Rev RCH Turkington said that two men known to him one a Catholic approached him and said that it would be better for the sake of peace if Kilmore Brass Band did not participate and he passed on this message to the relevant authority. At the demonstration Captain John Brooke Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister addressing the huge crowd said that Kilmore Brass Band were not present as a threat had been made to burn down Kilmore Cathedral if they attended as usual the Orange Demonstration which passed off all over Northern Ireland peacefully. Rev RCH Turkington Dean of Kilmore denied that such a threat was made.
Inquest in Longford are told of the last movements of James Lyons Shantemon aged 19 who died following a fall through a hole in an Asbestos roof at Noel Hanlon’s Ambulance Factory Dublin Road Longford on June 24th last . His brother Thomas Lyons gave evidence of telling James to clean off the roof following torrential rain as a result of an electrical storm. James while working to clear the debris fell through a hole in the asbestos roof and on to a metal vice on work bench immediately under the roof. Doctor C Barrett County Longford Surgeon gave evidence of examining James at Longford County Hospital where he died four hours after admission from injuries and fractures to his skull and lacerations and injury at the base of his brain.
Rev James Donohoe Saint Columban’s Boston USA is ordained a priest in Saint Raphael’s Church Long Island by Most Rev Dr Mulroney . Flying from New York Dublin and on to Lavey he celebrated his first Mass in Saint Dympna’s Church Upper Lavey on Sunday. He was educated at Killygarry NS Crubany NS Saint Patrick’s College Cavan City College New York and City College Los Angeles. He was employed by TWA for four years and served two years national service in the American Army before entering a Columban seminary in the USA. Father James is attached to the Columban’s and will serve in the Philippine Islands. He is son of Mrs B Donohoe Grellagh Stradone and is pictured imparting his first blessing to his mother after his ordination in Long Island on Saturday.
Sarsfield’s Butlersbridge/Killygarry selection beat last year’s beaten county finalists Saint Joseph’s in the first round of the Cavan Senior Championship at Cornafean 1-10 to 1-07 and won the toss and played with the fresh wind leading 1-4 to 0-1 at half time. Sarsfields had outstanding players in Donal Crowe Francie Reilly Paddy Lynch Packie McGovern Philip Fitzsimmons at midfield Johnny Cusack Jimmy Browne Francie Galligan George Crowe in attack. Referee Brian O Reilly Cavan.
Drumalee beat Mountnuggent in the first round of the Senior Championship at Stradone 2-5 to 1-7. Mountnuggent having led by 1-5 to 0-1 at half time after having the advantage of the wind in the first half. Scorers for Drumalee Joe O Keefe Tommy McCauley Micheal Greenan Pat Geoghegan and Kieran O Keefe.
Bill Scanlon is leaving Cavan and selling his residence ‘Patchogue’ at Highfield Road. O Reilly Taylor Tweedy are auctioneers and TJ Fitzpatrick TD has carriage of sale.
Cavan Tourist Association coarse fishing competition at Killygoan 1st M Haworth bag of 55 lbs 2nd Bob Hope bag of 25 lbs 3rd Sid Smith bag of 13 lbs.
Cavan Tourist Office report an alarming drop in tourists with callers to office down from 1,795 to 1,339 in the busy May to July period. Trouble in Northern Ireland and protracted Bank Strike are quoted as the reasons.
July 24th 1970:Trade Fair in Town Hall sponsored by Junior Chamber is opened by the Minister for Lands Séan Flanagan TD. Fancy Dress :Most Original ‘John and Yoko’ Frank O Connor and Geraldine Fox. Prettiest (Miss Cavan Crystal 1970) Maura Hickey, Most Topical ‘Settled Itinerant RIP’. N McCarthy, J McCarthy and Danny O Hanlon. Funniest ‘Departed Spirit’ Torlac Smith and Denis McCarthy. There were 19 stands at the Fair and all reported record enquiries. Among the local exhibitors were Vera Brady Cavan Crystal Fintan Tierney and Breffni Textiles.
Teachers ask for answers from the Department of Education after the bombshell proposes change of site for new Vocational School from Tullymongan to Cullies after Saint Patrick’s College offered a new site convenient to the campus at Saint Patrick’s College. The VEC sought the Department to send down senior officer of the Department to speak to the interested parties. The teachers in a letter signed by all the interested parties ask why was the decision taken without any consultation to change the site of the school which is seven years in the planning stage. How many classrooms will there be in the new school will the plans be altered. Will it accommodated Catholics and Protestant families. Where are the recreational areas. Will facilities at Saint Pat’s be incorporated into the new school. Many estimated that the building of the school will be delayed by at least four to five years and it is another case of putting Cavan on the back burner as far as facilities are concerned.
School caretakers in Cavan are to be granted an increase of 30/- per week according to Paddy Fleming CEO Cavan VEC bringing their wage to £13-15-0 per week and in Cavan a free house valued at £1 per week extra. Paddy Fleming tells Tom Fitzpatrick TD that until recently the caretaker had only to clean seven rooms but with the erection of the prefabs at Cavan School due to increase demand this has increased to nine and the hours can be very unsociable with the many night classes being held in the school.
Fifty club members on CYMS outing to Butlin’s Mosney County Meath. Most enjoyable function with many of the members visiting Mosney for the very first time on a glorious summer day.
J C Lord is Chairman of Cavan County Council while Tom Fitzpatrick takes the Chair at Cavan UDC.
Over 700 take part in Cavan Golf Club’s second open week where Phil Cullivan Captain was on hand to greet the many visitors from all over the world. Golden Jubilee of the change from Killynebber to Drumelis in July 1920 and the President Surgeon Bertie Cullen was Captain in both Killynebber and Drumelis in 1919 and 1920 while Phil Lawlor jus fifty years older is still the Professional at County Cavan Golf Club. The Club were blessed with another glorious week with the sun shining each day and everyone remarked on the wonderful hospitality and atmosphere created by the host club. Men’s 18 Hole Stableford sponsored by Murphy Quinn 1st Brendan Murray 45 2nd Karl Bornemann40 and best gross P Flaherty Clones. Ladie’s Scotch Foursome sponsored by Brady Brothers Livestock Salesmen 1st Margaret English and Gertie Walsh 64 ½ 2nd Ina Hickey and Minnie McCarren 71 ½. Men’s Nine Hole Stroke 1st Sean Galligan 30 2nd Phil Lawlor 32 ½ and Best Gross Leo McDonald all County Cavan. Mixed Foursomes sponsored by the Farnham Hotel 1st Liam Bogue and Kathleen Kenny 66 ½ 2nd Vincent O Connor and ‘Goldie’ Fleming 69. Best Gross Doctor Tadhg Lynch and Miss E Boyle Cavan 86. Men’s Singles V Par sponsored by the Anglo Celt Rev J Dowd Portland USA 2nd Rev Patsy Young Ballinamore 3rd Brian Murphy. Mixed Foursome V Par sponsored by Jackson’s Garage 1st Karl Bornemann and Jack Brady . Men’s 18 Hole Stroke sponsored by Bowmaker 1st Pat Cahill Rosculligan and County Cavan 2nd Dessie Donohoe 66 3rd Noel Martin and Dr Tadhg Lynch 66 tie. Meanwhile on the domestic from Jim Burke beat Aidan Conaty to win the O Hanlon Cup.
Death of the very well known popular Patrick J Murray 10 Jubilee Terrace ‘Big Paddy Murray’. After a short illness at the age of 69. Well known in the building business he was reputed to have the strength of an ox and could work night and day without so much as taking a break. Labourer with Paddy Elliott and Company Francie Smith and Company Ballyhaise and in recent years Onslow Bredin Paddy could do the work of ten men and was never idle. He had a great devotion to the Sacred Heart and Our Lady and although he could partake of a drink at weekends his conversation was always punctuated with reference to the Blessed Mother etc. He took exception to visiting ‘Hot Gospellers’ preaching in the Market Square etc and was known to put them to flight in the name of the one true Catholic faith. He was a keen fan of Cavan GAA and never missed a game in Breffni Park. In recent years after a period of intense opposition always bemoaning the fact that Cavan Harps were disbanded he took a keen interest in the welfare of Cavan Gaels. He was a very keen fishermen and travelled down the Erne waterway on many Sunday’s during the year in search of pike and perch. He had a voracious appetite and his menu was the subject of much speculation in view of the intensity of his work and heavy frame of nearly 20 stone. He was one of Cavan’s great characters and was a backbone of the Confraternity and Missions in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. He is survived by his brothers Joseph and James two sisters Mrs Tommy Smith (Mayjo) 10 Jubilee and Mrs E Stevenson Belfast. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Following a meeting of the Executive of the newly formed Cavan Swimming Pool and Cavan Chamber of Commerce it was agreed to hold a swimming gala in Swellan Lake in mid August with Mattie Connolly assuring his counterpart Sean McCormack Chairman of Cavan Swimming Pool Committee of their full support and sponsorship for the events and a raffle. There will be obstacle races cross the lake races and a full sports meeting in the Lake Field for children under and over 12.
Terence Smith from Kilnavara will represent Ireland at the World Student's Carpentry Contest in Tokyo. He is a past pupil of Walter Little’s Cavan Vocational school.
Death of the legendary ‘Big’ Jim Smith Killinkere at the age of 69. Captained Cavan to their first All Ireland when they won the 1927 Junior All Ireland in Breffni Park. Later in 1928 he captained Cavan when they were beaten in the All Ireland Final of 1928-the first year the Sam Maguire was presented by the GAA. First man to bring the Sam Maguire to Cavan and Ulster in 1933 and starred on the team of 1935. Played with Cavan from 1918 till after the All Ireland Final of 1937 where he was boxed and abused by a savage Kerry onslaught in the opening 10 minutes which was allowed to go unpunished as Jim was removed to the Mater Hospital with multiple injuries where he spent almost a week recuperating. Honoured by Ireland in the Tailteann Games of 1924,1928 and 1932. He toured America with Cavan in 1934 1936 and 1938.Educated at Saint Patrick Cavan and UCD where he took his BA degree-fluent Irish speaker. Served in the Garda and retired with the rank of Sergeant, he later worked for the Department of Agriculture at Dublin Port. His old adversary Bob Stack of Kerry in tribute says “There will never be another Jimmy Smith”. There was an overflow attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Ultan’s Church Killinkere with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The coffin was draped in the blue and white of Cavan and colleagues from the All Ireland teams acted as Pall bearers while past and present Cavan and Killinkere players formed a guard of honour for the peerless Jim. He is survived by his wife and 2 sons Sergeant Jim Smith Sligo and Gerry Smith BCom. Canon McCauley assisted by Father Eamonn Burns CC officiated at the funeral from Saint Ultan's Killinkere to Gallen cemetery. Cavan County Board were represented by Jim McDonnell Chairman HL Smith Secretary and Paddy Donohoe Treasurer.
Father Gargan and Rev.George Millar team up to win the Inter Clerical Angling Competition on Lough Melvin. Unfortunately the numbers were restricted as only 14 boats were available.
Junior Chamber Stableford at County Cavan Golf Club 1st Brian Murphy 40 Sean Galligan 38 and best gross C Walsh Belturbet 78. Ladie’s Section Sheila McDonald’s Prize 1sr Kathleen Brady 73 Connie McEntee’s and Muriel Doherty’ s Prize. Airmid O Hanlon’s Prize.
Antrim who have eight Ulster titles last of which was away back in 1951 and Derry who won the title in 1958 clash in Sunday’s final at Saint Tiernach’s Park in Clones. Derry with Sean O Connell Eamonn Coleman Mickey Niblock and Harry Diamond are favourites to win their second Ulster title.
Fermanagh sweep aside feeble Cavan challenge to deservedly win their first ever Ulster Under 21 title 0-13 to 0-8 at Saint Tiernach’s Park in Clones on Sunday evening last. Fermanagh were magnificent and Cavan played second fiddle in what is described as a pathetic performance where many of the established players let the team down. Fermanagh got off to a great start urged on by a huge vociferous support leading 0-4 to 0-1 after only 14 minutes and they never relinquished their lead throughout. When their centre field was beginning to wane at half time they brought on minor star Peter McGinnity from the Roslea club and this tall athletic figure played a prominent role in the second half with some very high fielding and kicking. Cavan came back into the game in the second quarter and at half time had cut the Fermanagh lead to 0-8 to 0-5 Seamus Brides in defence Paddy Blessing in goal Dermot Coyle Pearse Gilroy and Michael ‘Moucher’ Galligan and Gene Cusack up front were the only Cavan players to play to the expected standard but even Cusack played into the Fermanagh cause by shooting for goals with three close in frees in the second half. Cavan Patrick Blessing Niall O Brien Seamus Brides Declan Coyle S O Donnell Oliver Galligan Pearse Gilroy Gerry Murtagh D Fitzpatrick M Galligan M Hannon Tom O Reilly Sean McGuigan Gene Cusack and Jimmy Browne. Sub Michael Cusack for D Fitzpatrick F Donnolly for Jimmy Browne. Referee F Greene Antrim.
Congratulations to Patrick Graham 12 year old long distance swimmer from Saint Phelim’ s Place who completed the three mile crossing of cold and choppy Lough Ramor in 1 ½ hours on Sunday. He was accompanied by famous Cavan long distance swimmer Sean Walsh.
July 31st 1970: Frances Donegan daughter of Inspector Sam and Mai Donegan 9 Highfield Road Cavan is the voice of Dublin’s new talking clock. Frances an employee of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs in the Central Telephone Exchange in Dublin won a special prize of £50 which was presented to her by Minister for Posts and Telegraphs Gerry Collins who inaugurated the service. Note the Clock was to earn the Department over £16.50 million before the service was discontinued in 2002.
Cavan UDC back Cavan County Council's decision to site the Itinerant Halt on lands donated by the Poor Clare Convent by 6 votes to 3. Annie Murray Chairman and Bridie Higgins Secretary (Parents Committee) representing 158 objectors to the proposal stating “The Halt should be located outside the Urban area-this development is an intrusion on our way of life”! An amendment proposed by Tom Fitzpatrick and seconded by Johnny O Rourke Labour sought to have a meeting with all the interested parties including the Parent’s Committee UDC County Council and County Manager was defeated by 4-3. Timmy Murphy who seemed to be the spokesman for the Fianna Fail members said that members of the Parent’s Committee who signed the petition will be ashamed of themselves in a very short period of time. Progress is always slow but very painful and in forty years time they will wonder what all the fuss was about and this petition should be burned and forgotten about”
· Same Week Death of Annie Kitson Saint Mary’s Terrace at the age of 64. Native of Emyvale County Monaghan. She is survived by her husband James, sons Séamus Cavan, Michael Coventry and Martin in London and daughters Margaret Kelly Highfield Road, Teresa Saint Mary’s Terrace and Mrs Lyons. Father P J Gargan Adm officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery
Brother Damien Kellegher's final profession as Brother of the De La Salle Order in Castletown County Laois on July 23rd 1970. Recently received his BA at UCD. He is presently teaching in Dublin. Eldest son of Jimmy and Rose Kellegher Drumlark. Brother Damien was educated at Coolboyogue NS De La Salle School Cavan and UCD.
Breffni Boys Band are presently on camp in Bettystown. Jimmy Tully TD gave them full access and use of his field following representation from Tom O Connor a friend of the Labour TD and a Labour member of Cavan UDC.
Death of Baby Thomas Maloney Glasdrummond Poles at Lisdarn Hospital. Beloved son of Patricia and Bernard. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Michael Dolan Drumgola Cavan and Williamstown Finea at the age of 56 at his residence Drumgola . Quiet decent honorable hard working man he was extremely popular. He was uncle of Rev P Callaghan PP Blacklion. Survived by his wife Kitty six young children( sons daughters) sister Mary father in law. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the funeral and Requiem Mass in Saint Mary’s Church Finea to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Patrick ‘Pa’ Smith in Brisbane Australia in his early 70s. He was a native of Butlersbridge and was an outstanding footballer and handballer in his youth winning two Ulster senior championship medals with Cavan in 1920 and 1921. He was a member of the Cavan Slashers team of 1917 which won the second senior championship for the town. He emigrated over 45 years ago. He was brother of Janey Smith Publican Butlersbridge and Mrs Reilly ‘Athbara House’ and is survived by two brothers Terney in Cavan and formerly USA and Alphonsus ’Phonsey’ in Belturbet. Funeral took place in Brisbane Australia.
In contrast to the Tourist Office John McGinnity Chairman of Cavan Tourist Board claims that despite the trouble in the North and the Bank Strike more fishermen than ever before are visiting Cavan from the United Kingdom. He attributes the success of the fishing sector to the publication of their booklet ‘Angle’ which is distributed to every fishing organisation in these islands. The Cavan association is affiliated to the Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland and are presently preparing their promotional material for the new 1971 season.
Killygarry overcome neighbours Drumalee 1-8 to 1-3 giving a superb display to qualify for the final of the Mighty Avons sponsored tournament at the Ballyhaise At Home Week in Ballyhaise. On an unusually firm surface Killygarry gave a superb performance and took their chances when they were presented while Micheal Greenan was the only one of the Drumalee forwards to pose a threat to the Killygarry rearguard. Packie McGovern Francie Galligan P Brady Niall O Brien and George Crowe were the stars of a vey talented team while only Joe Browne Micheal Greenan Tommy McCauley Oliver O Reilly and John Joe Lee played to their usual high standard.
Poor Ulster Final as Derry win a one sided game 2-13 to Antrim’s 1-12 to reclaim a title they won 12 years ago before a disappointing attendance of only 15,000 at splendidly appointed Saint Tiernach’s Park in Clones. It was easily the worst and most one sided final for many years with Antrim only closing the deficit from 7 points to 4 points in the closing minutes with the crowds streaming for the exits. Michael Feeney Ballybay President of the Ulster Council is seen presenting the magnificent Anglo Celt trophy to Sean O Connell the 33 year old veteran who captained Derry to their second Ulster triumph. Scorers for Derry were Sean O Connell 1-4 Mickey Niblock 0-2 B Dolan 0-5 Seamus Lagan 1-0 Eamonn Coleman and S Cribben 0-1 each. Referee Liam Maguire Ballybay. Double for Derry as they beat Fermanagh 1-14 to 0-11 in the Minor decider despite the great efforts of Peter McGinnity Fermanagh were totally outclassed by a strong hard running and skilful Derry team. Scorers for Derry Seamus Mullen 0-8 M O Neill 1-1 Eamonn Lavery 0-2 P Lennon F McCuskey and Mickey Moran 0-1 each. Fermanagh A Maguire and Peter McGinnity 0-3 each A Gallagher 0-2 B McCusker M Cuddy and J O Brien 0-1 each.
Soccer on the up in Cavan as the World Cup from Mexico is beamed into every home in the country. Youth Club 7 Saint Phelim’s Place 1 YOU United 7 College Street 3 Under 14 League College Street 7 Tullac Mongan Rovers 2 Tullac Mongan Celtic 6 Tullac Mongan Rovers 2.
JN Tansey is pictured recording the best time in his DKW at the Autocross sponsored by Cavan Motor Club in Oldcastle.
August 7th 1970 Patrick Gaffney receives his B Arch at UCD. He has played at all grades for Cavan winning an Ulster Senior Championship medal in 1967 and Cavan Senior Championship medal with Cavan Gaels whom he still plays with. Past pupil of Saint Patrick’s College Cavan with whom he won two McRory Ulster Colleges medals and Franciscan College Germanstown.
Martina Halligan daughter of Mr and Mrs T Halligan Corstruce Ballinagh is presented with an award for not missing one day in her five years at Ballinagh NS. Martina is from a family of six.
Sister Mary Vincent De Paul Una McIntyre is professed a sister of the Mercy Order at a ceremony at the Mercy Convent Dungannon. She is daughter of Thomas and the late Brigid McIntyre and is sister of Sean and Noel McIntyre Brothers Aidan BA HDip Philip and Tommy Rita Maura Cavan and Mrs Philomena Darcey Dublin
Patrick Smith late of Owen Roe is home on holidays from the USA with his wife who is a native of Ballyhaise. In his youth he was an outstanding footballer assisting Cavan Harps at all levels.
Forty Boy Scouts from Cavan CBSI are under canvas at Lahinch where Father Torlac is Chaplain and Danny O Hanlon Scoutmaster,
Breffni Boys Band are on their first two week camping holiday to Bettystown where they are parked on patch of land kindly donated by Jimmy Tully TD a personal friend of Tom O Connor and Johnny O Rourke both Labour members of Cavan UDC. The boys are accompanied by Bandmaster John Donohoe.
Bill Moffat Belfast is pictured with his record catch a pike weighing 19 ½ lbs caught on the weir close to Carritraw Bridge on Monday using a small copper spoon. It is the largest pike caught on this stretch of the Rover Erne in recent years.
Connie McEntee’s and Muriel Doherty’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Ina Hickey with Mrs M O Sullivan and Mrs P McMyler winning the special prizes.
Over 320 anglers participated in the gigantic Belturbet Angling Competition on Holiday Monday. The Doctor Jack Sullivan Memorial Cup and £10 was presented by his daughter Aine Sullivan to Don Hardy 18 Derbyshire Road Sheffield for the largest number of fish caught.
Cmdt Jim Scanlon presents the awards at the presentation of Prizes at Cavan Military Barracks. Pictured HG Murphy Second Best Soldier Private M Murphy Best Rifle Shot Private M Lynch Best Soldier Private Brian McCormack 3rd Rifle Private Sean McPhillips 2nd Rifle Private Paul McCusker 2nd Bren Gun Private Jimmy Scanlon 1st Bren Gun and Captain Paddy Duffy Company OC.
August 14th 1970:Death of Paddy McCullough Saint Patrick’s Terrace at his residence on Sunday after a long illness. Aged 64 ,he was a lino type operator with the Anglo Celt until his retirement on grounds of ill health three years ago. He started his career at the Cavan office of the old Irish Post under the legendary Arthur Tanney (Clones) and later joined the Anglo Celt. Native of the town, he had a very fine tenor voice and was always at his best in the presence of his colleagues on a night out “enriched any company he chose to embrace”. A man of great integrity he was a source of inspiration and encouragement to his colleagues and particularly young recruits to the printing business. Very well read he had an encyclopedic mind storing up knowledge on all topics which he could discuss with great gusto. He delighted in chatting up old citizens of the town and had a great store of knowledge and anecdotes of people and places within the town. His information was always accurate down to the last detail. A courteous gentleman great and charitable friend and fervent Catholic. Survived by his wife Nan, sons Gerry and Martin and 1 daughter Maura .Father AB McGrath officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Killygarry cemetery.
Death of John Donohoe The Bungalow Killygarry at his residence on Monday at the age of 77. Native of Ballyconnell he spent most of his life in the USA. Very popular and well known he will be sorely missed by his relations and friends. He is survived by his wife and one daughter Nancy Rich Chicago. There was a very representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery with Father ABC McGrath officiating.
Kevin Kilduff Chairman of the Breffni Boy’s Band Committee promoters of the recent outstandingly successful Cavan Carnival is pictured with the world famous Tremeloes who brought the Carnival to a close when over 2,000 young teenagers swarmed the marquee at Pullamore.
August Stableford at County Cavan Golf Club 1st Jim Rafter 42 2nd Patsy McConnell 39. Farnham Cup Final Niall Walsh Runner Up Peter Coogan 32.
Death of Annie McCarthy (Weir) Owen Roe at the age of 56 after a long illness. Survived by her husband Danny sons Andrew Cavan and Michael England ,daughters Margaret and Anna in Cavan and Mrs J Sherlock Cootehill two brothers Terry Cavan and Willie England and one sister Mamie Donnelly Cavan. Very popular and extremely well known she was known for her outstanding charity and hospitality. There was a very large attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Killygarry cemetery . Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated.
Cavan Youth Club 1970 Chairman Donal Smyth Vice Chairman Charles O Donoghue Secretary Jean Lynch Assistant Secretary Geraldine Fox and Treasurer Finian Farrell. Committee Michael Donegan Tony Finlay Brian Reilly.
“Brother Sewing Machines the best and cheapest in the land. Hand Model £22-10-0 Zip Zag Model £35-10-0. Washing machines cookers and everything electrical is cheaper at Dermot ~Smith’s Domestic Appliance Centre 80 Main Street Cavan Phone 475”
Meath are back in the All Ireland Final as they storm from behind to beat Galway 0-15 to 0-11 before a very disappointing crowd of 33,331 at Croke Park and will now play either Derry or Kerry in the All Ireland final. Galway playing with the wind were the dominant force in the first half and should have led by more than their 0-8 to Meath’s 0-4 at half time.
The Bhreifne Journal for 1969-1970 has an article by the editor Father Frank McKiernan paying tribute to the late Doctor Philip O Connell whose best known work was his book on the Diocese of Kilmore. He writes that the Dioceses of Kilmore owe Doctor O Connell a deep debt of gratitude who diligently researched and wrote about the Bishops and priests who served the Diocese in the past. His last work ‘The Topography of Lough Ramor’ is also included as is the outstanding contribution by Father Gus Leydon a priest who is a professor in Saint Patrick’s College and who has contributed the well researched and beautifully penned ‘History of the Sisters of Charity in Kilmore from 1868’.
Butlersbridge are beaten by Ballyhaise 1-8 to 1-7 in the semi final of the Butlersbridge tournament before a very big crowd on Friday night after leading by 1-2 to 0-4 at the interval. A feature of the game was that Mike and Steve Duggan were joined by their uncles Larry in goal and Ted at full forward all of whom are reported to have played star roles. The Duggan’s Enda McGowan Louis Lyons and county star Hughie Newman starred for the winners while Oliver Sheridan Francie Reilly John Cusack Jimmy Browne all starred for the Bridge who were beaten by a point from Ballyhaise midfielder at the end of an exciting sporting and very enjoyable game.
August 21st 1970 Monsoon type flooding following a day long storm hits West Cavan where the River Shannon burst its banks and farm produce and livestock are swept away in the flooding which was the worst in living memory. Paddy Reilly TD Murmod Virginia is fist to react to the catastrophe and calls for the Central Government to intervene to compensate farmers who have only small holdings and have lost their livelihood. The monsoon rain was driven on by cold Northerly gales ripping up the soil and plants affecting the entire area and wiping out completely the farms of forty famers in the district. In Cavan town shielded from the worst of the storm the Green Lake burst its banks and the Kinnypottle overflowed flooding Coleman Road Cathedral Road and Cootehill Road.
British troops armed with machine guns are jubilantly welcomed into the Bogside in Derry. Eddie McAteer states “it is not that we love the British Army but we hate the RUC”
Detective Garda Eoin Reynolds Carrick Finea is the hero as he plucks stricken boatman Derek Mosley aged 60 in the teeth of the storm from Lough Sheelin. As he slept he awoke to hear faint cries for help from the lake. He immediately got out and let off a shot to tell the stricken man he was on his way. He then swam to an island 200 yards away in pitch darkness in the worst storm to hit the area in many years. From the island he spotted a black figure in the darkness floating on the lake. He then swam out to be resisted by the drowning man but took control and brought him unconscious to the shore where he applied mouth to mouth resuscitation and the English man began to recover. Later a doctor was summoned and after treatment Mosley had sufficiently recovered to resume his holiday. He is a regular visitor to Lough Sheelin.
Death of John Morgan 23 Fitzwilliam Square Dublin and late of Farnham Street Cavan. He was son of the late Mr and Mrs Morgan Farnham Street Cavan. Civil Servant he was a higher officer in many departments. Very prominent in Bridge circles he was Secretary of the Irish Contract Bridge Association for many years and was a regular on the Irish Bridge team. He was founder of the exclusive Regent Bridge Club in Dublin. Past winner of the prestigious Cavan Open Cullen Cup he also acted as referee and adjudicator on many occasions. He is survived by his wife Frances step children Frederick Lee and Mrs Morna Young brother Dermot sisters Kato and Eileen Cavan and Mrs Jack Clarke Dublin. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from University Church to Dean’s Grange cemetery.
The Irish Management Institute are holding a one day course in decimalization for owners and staff of businesses in the Cavan area. Training in the handling counting and auditing of the new coinage. Contact Mervyn S Johnston at Cavan 307 for further details and booking arrangements.
Cavan Fire Brigade are very quickly on the scene of a blaze at an outhouse at the back of John McGinnity’s Kelly’s Terrace but despite their prompt reaction the outhouse and all of the contents are burnt to the ground.
Kathleen Sullivan with a superb score of 34 is the winner of Helen Timmoney’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club.
Danny McDaid from Donegal representing Clonliffe Harriers wins the National senior marathon over 26.2 miles in Ballinamore Eddie Spillane Donore was 2nd J Moriarity Civil Service was 3rd and J McIntyre Clonliffe Harriers was 4th . The reigning two time champion Mick Mulloy of Oughterard could not compete because injury.
Cavan Gaels very impressive in 4-4 to 0-8 win over Saint Bridget’s Larah Stradone in the quarter final of the Cavan Senior Championship. Listless one side game before a very small attendance at Breffni Park. The Gaels led by 2-2 to 0-1 at half time. Scorers for the Gaels Hughie Smith 2-0 Tom Greene 1-1 Hauley Reilly 1-0 Philip Murray 0-2 1 free and Eamonn McGovern 0-1.
Drumalee will play Ballyhaise in the Final of the Butlersbridge tournament next Friday with presentation of set of medals to the winners at Ceilidhe in the Hall.
August 28th 1970 Con A Smith is appointed a Director of the Central Bank. He is Chairman of The Smith Motor Group Murdoch's and Waterford Foundries and is a native of Cavan town. He is son of Mr and Mrs Con P Smith Cavan and Dublin.
Huge local concern as the British troops commence spiking and blowing up concession roads on the border. Residents of Redhills Legakelly Ballyconnell and Clones and other areas on the border express their deep concern. At the present rate tourist traffic to the Lough Erne and Shannon waterways will be very badly affected.
“County Cavan CEO’s Residence Gutted by Fire”. Paddy and Goldie Fleming and family have been on holiday for the month of August. Everything burnt in mysterious blaze. Nobody in the house as Reggie McMahon ‘New County’ observes a crackling sound and flames leaping from the building at 6 am. Jack Brady ‘Fort View’ also heard the crackling sound but in the deep fog affecting the early morning could not see where the flames were coming from. Cavan Fire Brigade were on the scene soon after 6 am but despite their best efforts the house was completely gutted. The top floor soon fell onto the ground floor and all furniture and belongings were destroyed with the house just a shell.
Anselem Lovett Oldtown is recruiting 12 people to take part in a course of ‘Dynamic Reading Techniques’. Thee will be six lessons of three hours over six weeks and first come first served.
Scouts from all over Ireland are expected to descend on Cavan to attend the festival to mark the opening of Cavan’s new Scout Den on September 13th 1970. Sheila McGinnity Secretary of the organising committee says that Ballad Sessions Chariot Races Charity Walk and Five Mile Charity run are among the programme. The event will be attended by RTE personalities Charles Mitchell Jim Sherwin Bunny Carr Frank Murphy and Larry Cunningham.
Death of Terence Keaney Crubany at an advanced age. Despite losing his sight some yeas ago, he continued until recently working his farm. Very popular and extremely well known. He took a prominent part in the War of Independence taking the Republican side in the Civil War conflict. He took a great interest in the welfare of the Cavan team and was a great supporter of both Killygarry GFC and Cavan Gaels with whom his son Brendan is a prominent member. Survived by his son Brendan two sisters Mrs M Sullivan Banagher and E Keaney Dublin. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid's Church Killygarry to Killygarry cemetery.
Death in Liverpool of Biddy McCaffrey at the age of 70 (old street trader), Biddy had a stall outside the County Hotel and also attended Breffni Park as a Hawker selling apples oranges and chocolate. She also kept pigs at the house and each evening she collected ‘brock’ from the local hotels and houses as feed for the pigs. Up at the crack of dawn to deliver the morning papers she didn’t retire until well after midnight because the evening papers had to be collected and sold following the arrival of the 9:30 bus from Dublin. At one time there were three evening papers available in Cavan late at night stocked by McCaffrey’s ‘The Evening Herald’ Evening Mail’ and later on ‘The Evening Press’. With the closing of the stall at the County Hotel in 1958 Biddy and her daughter who also worked on the stall decided to emigrate to Liverpool- a decision that shocked all who had the great pleasure of knowing this decent hard working woman who loved her native town of Cavan.She is survived by her daughter Bridget brother John sister Mrs Johnny Murray Rosculligan Mrs W Weir ‘Baby’ and Mrs P Andrews London. There was a vey large turn out to meet the cortege on arrival at the outskirts of the town and the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery was very representative and well attended..
Kerry hammer luckless Derry 0-23 to 0-10 in the All Ireland football semi final at Croke Park before an attendance of 38,000. Villain of the piece was 33 year old Sean O Connell the Derry Captain who missed two penalty kicks and was played out of the game by Kerry’s Mick O She being replaced in the final quarter. Kerry will now play Meath in the All Ireland final in September. Scorers for Kerry Mick O Dwyer 0-9 Pat Griffin 0-5 Brendan Lynch 0-4 Liam Higgins 0-2 Din Joe Crowley Mick O Connell John O Keefe 0-1 each. Derry Sean O Connell 0-5 Seamus Lagan 0-2 Tom Quinn H Niblock and Tom McGuinness 0-1 each. Referee Paul Kelly Dublin.
Star studded Ballyhaise beat Killygarry 1-12 to 0-11 in the final of the Butlersbridge football tournament at Butlersbridge before a vey large vociferous crowd. Ballyhaise were never in danger of losing and only took their opportunities but Killygarry were inclined to over elaborate and did not capitalize on possession. Ballyhaise led by 0-6 to 0-2 at half time. Medals presented afterwards at well attended Ceilidhe in the Hall. Scorers Ballyhaise Steve Duggan 0-7 Louis Lyons 0-2 T Fay 1-0 Ted Duggan M Watters and Enda McGowan 0-1 each. Killygarry Francie Galligan 0-7 Dessie Agnew Oliver Crowe George Crowe and Niall O Brien 0-1 each.
Belfast beat Cavan Lawn Tennis Club 8-2 with two matches drawn in Junior challenge at County Cavan Lawn Tennis Club. Outstanding stars for Cavan were Evelyn O Keefe and Deidre Geoghegan who won both their matches. Other stars included Joe Mullery David Jackson John Smith Philip Brady Annette McCabe Majella Brady Ria Hickey and Blaithin Maloney.
Death of Michael A Veale (1st Cavan County Manager ) at the age of 66 in Dublin. He was Assistant County Manager Dublin City and County from 1957. He was Secretary and later Manager of Cavan County Council and went from Cavan on promotion as Manager of Laois/Offaly. He is survived by his wife two sons and one daughter
September 4th 1970 ‘Athbara’ the famous house on the junction of Cootehill and Cathedral Roads is up for auction. It was formerly owned by Mr and Mrs Patrick O Reilly who was a former County Secretary Cavan County Council and Treasurer/ Secretary of Cavan County Board for over 50 years. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn and Jackson Stops McCabe are the Auctioneers while Jack Binchey and Solicitors have carriage of sale.
There was only 1 bid of £10,000 by Tom Fitzpatrick TD for the ‘Abbey’ Bar but negotiations are continuing with the interested party following the well attended Auction in the Farnham Hotel. The proprietor Joe Goode is selling because he has acquired ‘The Green Lizard’ in Dublin. The Auctioneers are JC Brady Belturbet and TP O Reilly Solicitors have carriage of sale.
The well known very popular local postman Seamus ‘Ba’ Fay while out delivering his post found an unstamped letter addressed to Conor Cruise O Brien TD. Seamus duly stamped the letter and posted same to the popular Dublin TD.
Kitty Jenkins’s Captain’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Kathleen Kenny Runner Up Mrs M O Sullivan. Special Prizes Nellie Harding and Kathleen Brady Treasurer and Mrs Tully had the Best Gross
Cavan Gaels bid for a place in the County senior final when they play Bailieboro in the semi final on Sunday while Sarsfields (Killygarry/Butlersbridge) play Crosserlough in the second semi final. Stars Eamonn McGovern Oliver Malone and Phil Murray will have enough fire power to see the Gaels into the final. Pearse Gilroy is an absentee because of pressure of exams while Tom Greene and PJ Carroll can give the Gaels the advantage at midfield.
Saint Phelim’s Place reach the final of Cavan’s first ever Under 16 soccer tournament beating College Street 7-4 in an entertaining semi final before a large crowd at Tierquin Park. Thomas Johnston who has proved himself goal scorer of the tournament sent Saint Phelim’s fans into ecstasy with two early goals. Eddie Halligan pounced on some sloppy College Street defending to make it 3-0 after only 15 minutes play. Dominick Sheridan the versatile all rounder then stopped the rot with a great College Street goal before that man again Eddie Halligan pounced to restore Saint Phelim’s lead to 4-1 but Jimmy Fay closed the gap when he headed home from close range just on half time. Another burst from Johnston who as in the firs half scored two early second half goals for Saint Phelim s to leave the favourites 6-2 ahead. With time almost up Eddie Halligan shot home Saint Phelim’s seventh goal but Jimmy Fay and Gerry Smith closed the gap for College Street in the closing minutes of a highly entertaining game. Paul ‘George’ Ronan in defence for Saint Phelim’s was a very popular Man of the Match and received his award from Ray Greene Coach to the winning side.
Connie McEntee and Brian Tansey on behalf of the Council Staff make a presentation to Robert Hayes (Former Cavan County Engineer ) at an enjoyable well attended function in the Percy French Hotel Ballyjamesduff. Robert has been appointed County Manager in Tipperary South Riding.
September 11th 1970:Frank Brady eldest son of Donal and Mrs Brady Ballyjamesduff formerly White Star Main Street is awarded an Athletic Scholarship worth £4,000 to Saint Mary’s College Strawberry Hill Physical Education College Twickenham London by the Department of Education. After the four year course he will be qualified to teach physical education in post primary schools in Ireland. Star athlete during his years in Saint Patrick’s College in Cavan Frank received five scholarship offers one of which were to the University of East Tennessee and one to Louisiana State University.
Death of Bridget Fitzpatrick at the residence of her son in law Paddy Conaty CUDC and Cavan County Council. She was a native of Ballyhaise and was predeceased by her husband Patrick twelve years ago. She was extremely well known and very popular both in Ballyhaise and in Cavan where she made many friends since she came to live in Tullymongan. She is survived by her three daughters Kathleen Conaty Tullymongan Mrs M Mulvey Carrick on Shannon and Margaret in USA and one brother Paddy Greenan Tullycorbet Monaghan and fourteen grandchildren. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral to Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated.
Kitty Jenkins’s Lady Captain’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. Pictured are Dermot Morgan Assistant Secretary and Runner Up Kitty Jenkins Lady Captain Jack Brady Secretary Phil Cullen Dolie Cullivan Jim Hayes winner of Captain’s Prize Dr Darragh Smith Special Prize BC Fay Captain of Cavan/Monaghan Alliance. Nicky Smith had the fantastic score of 71 to win the Best Gross. Check
Death of Andy O Brien Killynebber on September 4th 1970 at Peamont Hospital at the age of 85. Great Gael, he composed memorable ballads to celebrate Cavan’s 5 All Ireland triumphs. Founder member of Drumcrave Fife and Drum Band. Distinguished member of the old RIC he joined the force and was an outstanding officer and gentleman. Great physique, he won many tug of wars for Laragh when he teamed up with his brothers John and Pat who were of equal physique. Founder member and supporter of Cavan Fine Gael. He was an active member of the SLF during the World War 2 Emergency. He was a founder member of Cavan Fine Gael and served on the executive. He is survived by his sons Senator Andy, Michael Cavan and Jimmy Clonmel and his daughters Rose O Toole Carrick on Shannon and Sarah Carter Dublin. He was a twin brother of James O Brien Bridge Street. Rev P J McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry where all shades of Political opinion were in attendance.
Death in London of Phil Brady B E former Town Surveyor. He was in charge of the water housing and sewerage while an Engineer with Cavan County Council Born in the old ‘Globe Hotel. Phil was son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Brady. He was educated at the Poor Clare’s Drumcrave NS and NUI Dublin where he took his degree. Phil favoured the Republican side and even though domiciled in London he frequently expressed the view that Ireland should be reunited as a 32 county Sovereign State. "He was in charge of some of London’s biggest housing developments after World War 2". He was extremely popular with all the workers and officials in London County Council and was deeply and deservedly respected by all. He is survived by his brother Peter Paul Kingscourt, Packy Cullies, Bernard and Johnny London, sisters Nora Ballyjamesduff, Kathy and Annie Town Hall Street. Funeral to Saint Pancreas cemetery Warwick Street Chiswick.
S Murphy sells his well appointed bungalow for £6,000 to Doctor John O Neill Tralee county Kerry who is moving to Cavan. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn was the Auctioneer and JV Kelly Solicitors had carriage of sale.
Cavan Credit Union move to “new improved facilities” at 10 Town Hall Street (opposite Jenkins's). Opening on Saturday mornings as well as Friday nights to cater for the increase in numbers".
Cavan’s Breffni Boy’s Accordion Band win the Juvenile Accordion and the Westenra Cup and the Pillow Cup for Bes Accordion at the Monaghan Band Festival held in Monaghan town last weekend. Pictured are the band making their first Cavan appearance in their new fancy uniforms which were specially tailored for the Band by Tom McKenna Tailors Oliver Plunkett Street Cavan. Front Row Left to Right Thomas McHugh Henry Quinn Gene Finnegan Martin Maguire Paul Kelly Brian O Grady Sean Galligan Fintan Dunne Martin Cosgrove Sean O Rourke. Middle Row Left to Right Edward Mallon Thomas Kenny Noel Gumley Charles McDowell Thomas Costello Phelim Costello Philip Boyle Martin McClarey John Kelly Ciaran McClarey Philip Finegan Mark O Connor. Back Row Left to Right Gerard Higgins Micheal McConnell Peter Sheridan Des Ronan Cyril O Keefe Gerard Smith Bernie Quinn Peter Walsh and Michael Graham.
Cavan Boy Scout’s celebrate the opening of their magnificent new Den at Coleman Road with a week long Youth Festival. The Saint Patrick’s Second Cavan Troop was founded in the Temperance Hall on October 30th 1930. A link with the past is that the present Chaplain Father Torlac O Reilly’s father Dr TP O Reilly was a founder member and on the first committee of the Troop. The new Den was designed by Kevin Murnane ARIBA Professor of Architecture at Bolton Street College of Technology and a member of All Ireland Boy Scout’s Training Team. His design was put in place by local Architect Phil Cullivan a distinguished member of the Cavan Troop. All professional services were given free of charge. The land on which the Den is built is on a long lease from CIE and was bridged to adjoin the water side land of Tom McCarren who gave the land free. The Bridge is built to take 15 tons of traffic. The entire works would have cost over £20,000 but with voluntary labour and extreme generosity from the benefactors will only now cost £8,000. The debt on the new Den is now only £3,000 and the Scouts hope to recoup most of this during the Youth Festival which will last eight days. £5,000 of the total was raised through the Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society’s annual pantomime which has now been running for 13 years while a staggering total of £1,800 was raised by the recent draw for a Caravan. Jim Sherwin Charles Mitchell and Bunny Carr are only some of the stars appearing at the Youth Festival and the parade leaves the Cathedral at 2:30 pm up Main Street Connolly Street and back to Den via College Street and will be led by the Breffni Boy’s Band under former Scoutmaster John Donohoe (1936-1970).
Cavan Lawn Tennis Club beat Mohill 7-5 at home with outstanding performances from Joe Mullery Ria Hickey Philip Smith and John Smith. A return at the Leitrim venue will take place within the next few weeks.
“Historic Occasion” is how Tom Fitzpatrick TD and Chairman of Cavan Urban Council describes the marriage of Michael Geraghty to Margaret Rehill of Belturbet. All members of the Council join in wholesome congratulations to Michael and his new Bride. Tom remarks that “we may have a better chance of continuity in the position seeing Michael has chosen a local girl as his Bride.” Michael is the first Town Clerk since the legendary Joseph McGuinness who was Town Clerk at the time of the building of the Town Hall in 1910 to be married. Michael Geraghty in giving thanks for the warm congratulations of the members tells them that he intends to stay put in the district for some time!
Cavan Urban District Council on the proposal of Timmy Murphy seconded by Benny Cafferty approved overdraft facility of £8,000 to the 31st December 1970
September 18th 1970:Cathriona Breslin (3), Regina Veale (8) and Jacqueline Gilchreest (5) are the children models at Fashion Show promoted jointly by Brendan Young and Vera Brady during the Boy Scout’s Youth Week in the Sports Centre Cavan.
The new Boy Scout’s Den is blessed and officially opened by Bishop Austin Quinn. Later concelebrated Mass was celebrated in the New Den by Father Paddy Gargan Adm Des O Dowd Chaplin Rev Torlac O Reilly Rev Sean Brady Saint Patrick’s College Rev PJ McManus who read the Gospel Rev Leo O Reilly and Rev T Murray Chaplain to the Virginia Troop. The Lessons were read by Scoutmaster Danny O Hanlon and K Murnane member of the Central Council and Architect for the new Den.
Death of Mary Jane relict of John ?? Broughderg Poles in England. Survived by her son daughter in law grandchildren Trevor and Anne. Funeral in Harrow England.
Death of Mary Ellen Smith at her residence Alackan. Extremely popular and gracious lady she was known for her beauty and great hospitality. She was predeceased by her husband Patrick some years ago and is survived by her three sons Patrick Alackan Peter Castletara and Larry in Lavey five daughters Rosaleen Kathleen Margaret and Anna May and one sister Mrs B Donohoe Pullakeel. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Sean McCormack recently very involved in the organisation of a committee for the purpose of building a new indoor swimming pool and chairman of the committee has his house ‘San Catherina’ Highfield Road on the market. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn are the Auctioneers while Jack Binchey is the Solicitor having carriage. Sean and Margaret with their family are leaving Cavan to take up a position in the Drogheda Independent.
Cavan Gael’s in preparation for their upcoming senior final appearance against Crosserlough have yet another warm up fixture against Civil Service Dublin which is managed by ageless Gael’s legend Cathal Young. Civil Service will field an all star line out for the fixture at the recently opened Terry Coyle Park with Jimmy Whan Armagh and Ulster Benny Gaughran Louth and Leinster Tony Bennett Kerry Brendan Wynn Leitrim Tom Crotty Ballinagh and Cavan Matt McHugh famous Templeport and Cavan goalkeeper and John Kelly Louth.
Cavan Gaels defeat Bailieboro 1-14 to 0-9 in dreadful weather conditions before a deplorable small crow at Breffni Park who paid gate receipts of £22. The attendance was kept to a minimum with the appearance of Crosserlough in the final of the famous Killinkere Tournament. The decisive score came in the 23rd minute of the first half when great work by Hughie Smith found the young tall Haulie Reilly lurking at the edge of the square and the Ashe Street youngest reached highest to palm the ball to the net. The Gaels led by 1-8 to 0-3 at half time.
John Donohoe Scoutmaster receives the long service medal and silver bar of merit (1936-1970) from the National Executive CBSI and is succeeded as Scoutmaster by Danny O Hanlon. The presentation was made by Michael O Driscoll National Training Commissioner on behalf of the Chief Scout. While the star attractions Charles Mitchell and Jim Sherwin fail to show up for the opening of the new Den and start of Youth Week in Cavan. Both were detained in the RTE Studios due to the pressure of news. Bunny Carr however has confirmed by telephone that he is travelling and will present the awards at the Gala Concert that concludes Youth Week in the new Scout Den on Sunday night.
Miss M McManus daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh McManus ‘Glenview House’ Glangevlin is appointed second assistant teacher in Crubany National Scholl to fill the vacancy left by Miss Keelan who has just retired.
Gymkhana organised by Brian and Nancy Wall on Sunday 27th September 1970 at Farnham Estate is in aid of the Mentally Handicapped School at Cootehill.
Father Kevin Smith Lord Abbott of Kilnacrott makes the following appointments following the Solemn professions of Abbot Brothers Bruno Mulvihill Woodlawn county Offaly and Ken O Shaughnessy Dundalk. Father Killian Mitchell is to be Prior of Holy Trinity Abbey Kilnacrott Superior Father Tony McNulty Novice Mast Father Philip Nash. Vice President and Bursar Anthony McNulty. Rev Gerard Cusack to be appointed Professor in Queen’s Park Perth Western Australia.
Frank Lyons wins the Category 1 Stroke play competition with 65 Category 2 Aidan Conaty Category 3 Dennis Condon during the Boy Scout’s Youth Week at County Cavan Golf Club.
Boy Scout’s Youth Festival 1970 Pram Race 1st Torlac Smith Drumalee 2nd Brian Cullen Town Hall 3rd Brian McCormack Saint Phelim’s Place. 1st Girl Majella McCaffrey 1 Tullac Mongan 2nd Una Hickey Church Street and special prize for slowest Catriona McGovern Connolly Street. Best placed Cub Gareth Rooney Glenside Road.
Chariot Race 1st Virginia CBSI 2nd Saint Patrick’s Troop Cavan and 3rd The Fox and Seagull Patrol
September 25th 1970:Tragic death of Hughie Boyle (Derrygoss Butlersbridge) at the age of 40 on his way from the Gaels Bingo last Friday night. Most obliging and adaptable handyman in the area. Hughie was in charge of erecting the Christmas lights sometimes leaving them up until near Easter. He could turn his hand to any task be it electrical plumbing construction carpentry and was extremely popular particularly with the traders in the town. He had a base at Louis Blessing’s where he kept his tools and ladders. Hughie was a staunch Republican and was interred in Ballykinlar during the 1956-1960 IRA Campaign. He was the best of good company never uttering an offensive word and able to take a joke on himself with great glee and gusto. He is survived by his mother and two sister Mrs Hugh Kelly Derrygoss and Mrs John McGowan Butlersbridge. The coffin was draped in the Tricolor and his Sinn Fein Roger Casement Branch Cavan comrades marched each side of the hearse as the remains were escorted from Cavan Surgical Hospital. The funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church to the New cemetery was one of the biggest and most representative ever seen in Butlersbridge.
Cavan Boy Scout’s Youth Week. Walking Treasure Hunt from Town Hall to Bridge Street Corner. 1st Dennis McCarthy 2nd Andrew McEntee and 3rd tie Majella Brady and Bernard Geoghegan. Ballad Competition 1st Catriona McGovern 2nd Carmel Duffy Poles Cavan 3rd Mary McGuinness Newbliss. The adjudicator was well known Dr Brian Galligan now Dispensary doctor in Kilnaleck and member of Comalthas Ceolteoiri Eireann. The RTE singers with Tom Carty and Misses Bernie and Mary McAteer from Newry were guest artistes. Soap Box Derby 1st Dessie McEntee and Brian Cullen 2nd Virginia Troop 3rd Gene Finegan and Paul Ronan. Pram Race Michael Leddy and Michael Smith Junior Saint Phelim’s Place 2n Danny O Hanlon and M Smith 3rd Noel Fay and Greg Sheridan. Special Prize May Meehan and Margaret Smith representing Bridge Street. Later Bunny Carr was an outstanding MC at the Gala Concert that concluded the week with the presentation of the prizes. A special presentation was made to Frank O Keefe Saint Phelim’s Place and John Donohoe former Scoutmaster
Olive Plunkett’s Under 16 from Cavan beat Castlerahan 1-8 to 2-4 in a thrilling Under 16 Cavan championship final to win the title for the first time in seven years. Dominic Sheridan man of the match scored the two decisive goals early in the second half but Castlerahan fought back to level the game on the stroke of full time but there was still time for that man Sheridan to strike again with the winning point for the town side. Scorers Olive Plunkett’s Dominic Sheridan 1-2 Charlie Donoghue 0-3 Brian Crowe B Brady and M McKiernan 0-1 each while L Maguire 1-3 and Gerry Hetherton replied for Castlerahan. Team S Kane J McEvoy Paddy Reilly Joe Mulligan Felim Costello John Costello Brian Crowe Adge King Dominic Sheridan B Brady Charlie Donoghue Bernard Johnston and Michael McKeown. Subs Maurice Brady for J McEvoy Noel Galligan for Bernard Johnston and Pat O Keefe for Noel Galligan.
Demolition of ‘Tower Hamlet’ in Farnham Street opens up a new view of Saint John’s Church of Ireland Church beautifully captured by Tom Hussey Photographer with the Anglo Celt. Tower Hamlet was originally a British Officer’s Club with its own grounds tennis courts etc. It was later owned by Doctor and Mrs Clarke who had a legendary presence in Cavan from the early 1920s. After Doctor Clarke’s death the property was purchased by well known Cavan draper Phil and Mrs McDonald. Many of the McDonald’s including Gertie Sheila Austin and the well known Leo were reared here. After the McDonalds moved to a smaller more modern house in Farnham Street ‘Tower Hamlet’ was controversially purchased by Father Joseph Dolan for conversion into a Parochial Centre but the sheer scale of the project was not feasible at the time and would have entailed building a hall to accommodate over 800 people. It was later decided by the Parochial Committee headed by Father Dolan to develop the old Presbytery into Saint Augustine’s Hall and this would be at the disposal of all organisations in the Parish. Cavan Urban Council have now purchased the premises from the Parish and various suggestions are being mooted including the development of a car park on the site. The property will be included in the forthcoming Town Development Plan.
Death of Michael Murray 1 Jubilee Terrace at the age of 60. Spent many years in England but before leaving for foreign shores Michael took an active part in the struggle for Independence. So Republican was he in his views that he was known locally as ‘Mickey Free’. He was a leading member of the LDF during the Emergency 1939-1975. One of the famous Murray family he was an outstanding footballer with Cavan Harps with his brothers forming the backbone of a team which was equal to any in county Cavan playing fast attractive football at their home venue Tierquin. He retired home some years ago due to ill health. Survived by his wife Brigid sons Philip CIE Donnybrook Dublin Michael Australia and Paddy in Cavan daughters Mary Saint Patrick’s Terrace Cavan and Frances Jubilee Terrace brothers Johnny Park Lane Tommy Lake View Terry Owen Roe and Jimmy Surrey England three sisters Mrs J Murphy Tullac Mongan Mrs O Kellegher Liverpool and Mrs J Downey Surrey. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery with Father PJ Gargan Adm officiating.
Three hundred top class horses for sale at Cavan Mart. Top price for a Hunter Filly was paid by John P Dolan Carrigallen and an Irish draught mare shown by Geraldine Brady Cullies cemetery and property of her father Barney Brady was sold as a show jumper for £135. Fat horses sold for £120-137-10-0. Irish Draughts £85-150. Working horses £75-120. Children’s ponies £75-85.Knackers for factory use £85-130. Donkeys £15-42.
Frank Lyons the man in form at County Cavan Golf Club Frank Lyons (11) wins again with a score of 39 in nine hole Stableford Sean Galligan (16) 2nd and best gross P Brennan (4) 32.
Brian and Mrs Annette Murphy agents for the ‘Irish Permanent Building Society’89 Main Street Cavan announce that they are now giving 5 ½ % Tax Free on deposits.
Mary Glavey PRO Junior Chamber makes a presentation on behalf of the members to the very popular Sylvester Murphy Vice President of the Chamber. Sylvester was Chairman of the committee who ran the recent ‘Cavan Trade Fair’. Sylvester is congratulated by Leo McGrath President on his appointment as Court Clerk Ballina County Mayo.
Crosserlough the holders beat Sarsfields (Butlersbridge/Killygarry) 2-13 to 2-9 in the senior football semi final before an attendance who paid gate receipts of £185 on a dry sunny day where conditions were ideal for good open football. Sarsfields had the lion share of possession but their forwards could not capitalize and the champions progresses to their fifth consecutive final. Crosserlough led by 1-7 to 1-3 at the interval. Sarsfields Seamus McGovern Donal Crowe Ray Dunne Francie Reilly F Fitzpatrick Packy McGovern Paddy Lynch Philip Fitzsimmons F Rorke Eamonn Reilly George Crowe Francis Galligan Jimmy Browne Oliver Crowe Niall O Brien. Referee Alo Donohoe Oldcastle.
Cavan Badminton 1970 Chairman Norman Cinnamond Secretary/Treasurer Frank Glancy Captain Peter Pollock. Committee Sheila Cosgrove Maureen Crowe Eileen Conaty Hugh Leech and John Carville.
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Josephine Kellegher Drumlark qualifies as SRN and Midwife in Liverpool. Eldest daughter of Rose and James Kellegher Drumlark. Presentation to Bill and Ina McCusker on the occasion of their recent marriage in Town Hall next Monday night. October 2nd 1970:Fintan and Mary Tierney open their much heralded ‘Annalee Boutique’ in Bridge Street (Maudie's) Anselem Lovett Oldtown well know Journalist with the Anglo Celt is recruiting 12 people to take part in a course of ‘Dynamic Reading Techniques’. Death of Terence Keaney Crubany. Despite losing his sight some yeas ago, he continued until recently working his farm. Survived by his son Brendan. Funeral from Saint Brigid's Church Killygarry to Killygarry cemetery. Death in Liverpool of Biddy McCaffrey at the age of 70 (old street trader), Biddy had a stall outside the County Hotel and also attended Breffni Park as a Hawker selling apples oranges and chocolate. She is survived by her daughter Bridget. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies. Death of Michael A Veale (1st Cavan County Manager ).At his death he was Assistant County Manager Dublin City and County. There was only 1 bid of £10,000 for the ‘Abbey’ Bar but negotiations are continuing with the interested party following the well attended Auction in the Farnham Hotel. Connie McEntee and Brian Tansey on behalf of the Council Staff make a presentation to Robert Hayes (Former Cavan County Engineer ).He has been appointed County Manager in Tipperary South. Kathleen Kenny wins the Lady Captain’s (Kitty Jenkins) prize while Kathleen Sullivan is runner up at County Cavan Golf Club Sudden death of BC Fay at the residence of his daughter Mary Fay 15 Adair Road Sandymount. He was one of Cavan’s leading cultural social and industrial figures for many years. He played a leading part in attracting industry to count Cavan including ‘Bostik’ Irish Shoe Supplies ‘etc to his native Belturbet. He took a leading part in the War of Independence and was a very well known Fianna Fail activist and supporter. He was President of the Cavan/Monaghan Golfing Alliance and took a leading role in GAA circles within county Cavan being a leading member of Cavan County Board for many years. BC Fay is survived by three sons Captain Patsy Fay Brian and Eamonn Fay and daughters Mary Philomena Kathleen and Ethna. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Merrion Row Church to Middle Chapel Cootehill where the coffin was draped in the tricolor and his old comrades in IRA formed a guard of honour. Big drive to promote the annual men’s mission conducted by the Passionists in the Cathedral. The successful women’s mission closed on Sunday. Meanwhile the local ‘public rosary group’ led by Benny Cullen Saint Phelim’s Place are reciting the rosary at 7:45 pm outside the Town Hall each Thursday evening. Robert Clements Cavan Crystal Sales Director in conjunction with Coras Tractala is on a 15 USA cities tour for Cavan Crystal and will take in Toronto in Canada over the course of the five week tour. Death of John Brady Ricehill at the age of 63 while walking on the main Crosskeys /Cavan Road along with his son after milking his cows. He was walking with his bike and his 15 year old son by his side when he was struck by a car near his home. His son broke his arm and was taken to Cavan Surgical Hospital where his father was pronounced dead on admission. John Rehill son of Philip and Susan Rehill Lakeland Hotel presents the Lakeland Hotel trophy to the beautiful Teresa Toolin. Strange advertisement in this week’s Anglo Celt where Paddy and Goldie Fleming are selling roadside sites on two acres adjoining their recently burnt to the ground residence on Farnham Road (Phone Cavan 319). The cause of the blaze which happened in August while the Flemings were on holidays remains a mystery. Death of Dympna Batchelor late of Main Street in England at the age of 43. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs John Smith Steward in Poor Clare Convent and was a distinguished nurse in England. She was one of the leading members of the Catholic Church in London and was extremely generous and charitable. She was well known midwife and championed the Pro Life cause in London. She is survived by her husband and six small children three brothers Paddy in Monaghan Jack Church Street and Frank Doncaster four sisters Clare Moor Saint Phelim’s Place Mrs M Dunne London Mrs M Zelley Brighton and Teresa London. Funeral took place at Saint Thomas Moore Brighton England. Charles Haughey Captain Jim Kelly a native of Bailieboro County Cavan John Kelly and Albert Luykx are acquitted by the High Court of importing arms illegally for use in Northern Ireland. Kerry beat Meath 2-19 to 0-18 to win their 22nd title led by long kicking corner back Donie O Sullivan. Meath were in it right up to half time only trailing the champions by 0-9 to 0-8 but their forwards were poor and failed to cash in on the pressure they exerted on the Kerry defence.. Din Joe Crowley made the game safe for Kerry four minutes from the end with a typical opportunist goal soloing right through the exhausted Meath defence to crash home a great goal worthy of retaining the title for the champions. At the end Kerry swarmed all over Meath with Brendan Lynch shooting a point before hitting the upright and the ball went wide. Slim Whitman world class country and western singer is touring Ireland and will appear on Friday night at the famous Laragh Carnival which is enjoying a great revival in fortunes since PJ Brady and Benny Shields took over the rein Mary and Fintan Tierney announce the opening soon of the ‘Annalee Boutique’. “Catering for the Miss Teen it has to be seen to be believed. Catering from all large sizes to Mod Miss. All exclusively at ‘The Annalee Boutique’. Vast selection of day dresses evening wear trouser suits and Shasta Slacks. Separates by designers of distinction stocked”! October 9th 1970:Cavan Gaels are beaten by Crosserlough 1-12 to 0-5 in a poor ill tempered County Senior Football Final. P J Masterson (Referee) failed to exert much control and the smaller ,lighter Gaels were second best as they tried to ‘rough it’ with their much stronger and experienced opponents. A crowd of 4,000 paid £504 to witness a poor encounter where the Gaels sparkled only at the start of each half. Crosserlough led by 0-7 to 0-1 at half time and the interval lasted 18 minutes. Crosserlough thus emulated Cornafean 1936-1940 winning an incredible 5 in a row. Star of the show for Crosserlough was former Cavan Gaels star Micheal ‘Moucher’ Galligan whose speed and skill opened up a lack lustre pedestrian Gael’s defence almost at will. With the champions leading 0-7 to 0-2 he got a ball soloed at sped through the Gaels defence and sent a bullet of a shot to the back of the Gale’s net in the 13th minute of the second half. Team: Paddy Blessing, J J Reilly, Frank Glancey, John McNamara, Pearse Gilroy, Oliver Galligan, Patrick Gaffney, P J Carroll, Thomas Greene, Eamonn McGovern, Paddy Reilly, Phil Murray, Haulie Reilly, Gabriel Kelly and Hughie Smith. Subs Oliver Malone for Hughie Smith, Gerard Carroll for Oliver Galligan, Oliver Galligan for P J Carroll. Eamonn McGovern flew back from his honeymoon in London to assist the Gaels. Big push on in the Cathedral to get people to attend the annual Mission given by the Passionists Father Celestine Father Neil Father Salvian close mission for the women on Sunday afternoon with the men’s mission starting on Sunday night. East Cavan Pioneers are planning a night vigil to Lourdes with Travel Agent John McGinnity Cavan. Richard and Pat Nixon President and First Lady are given a warm welcome to Dublin on three day visit to Ireland where he visited his ancestral Quaker home in Timahoe. Driving through Kildare and Naas they spent 45 minutes in warm talks with President and Bean De Velera. Later they were guest at a State Reception at Dublin Castle but a lone protestor threw eggs at the motorcade before being speedily ejected by the Gardai. Jack Lynch had official discussions with President Nixon ranging from Vietnam The Middle East to American and European affairs. Issuing a Céad mile Failte to Jack and Maureen Lynch to visit America the Nixon’s left Shannon on Air Force One on their return journey to America. Maurice Jackson adapts one of his luxury coaches to accommodate 31 wheelchairs for a Canadian visit to the South of Ireland and England. They later returned to tour the West of Ireland with all in loud praise of the efficiency and courtesy of the driver Mick McGovern Coras Point Cavan. Sean McSherry wins the ‘Smyco’ Cup at County Cavan Golf Club with 67 nett 2nd L Henderson 70 nett Johnny Fitzpatrick Bakersbridge is reviving skittle with a Winter League in the are. Teams from Drumlane Aughalane Butlersbridge Legakelly Drumalee Belturbet Corglass Castletara and Bakersbridge are among the many entries. Movement to restore the Rosary in its rightful place in the family home results in public rosary each week at the Town Hall led by Benny Cullen and members of the Legion of Mary. Killygarry beat near neighbours Stradone 2-5 to 1-5 to qualify for the Intermediate Final where they will play Cootehill. Taking advantage of the fresh strong wind Stradone raced into a 1-4 to Nil lead after only 14 minutes but a goal by Dessie Agnew just before half time settled the Killygarry men who still trailed by 1-5 to 1-1 at half time. Killygarry took the lead for the first time with a goal in the 23rd minute of the second half leading 2-3 to Stradone’s 1-5 and try as they might Stradone despite constant pressure couldn’t close the gap. Cork beat Fermanagh the Ulster Champions 2-11 to 0-9 in the Under 21 football final where Fermanagh showed good form at the start of the game and at start of second half. Father Des Maguire who played and starred in Cavan’s last All Ireland win in 1952 returns to the mission fields in Korea where he is ministering as a Columban father. He is a native of Bingfield Crossdoney and is brother of Sergeant Liam Maguire Ballybay. Death of Nuala McMullin eldest daughter of the late Surgeon Joseph and Mrs McMullin Church Street Cavan at Saint Joseph’s Nursing Home in Dublin. She is survived by her three brothers and seven sisters including Una Smith wife of Doctor FPE Smith Farnham Street and Airmid O Hanlon ‘Glenair’ Cathedral Road. Funeral took place to Dean’ October 16th 1970 ‘Avon Lounge Grill and New Pin Cleaners’ for Sale on the instructions of Jimmy Smith well known leader of the Mighty Avons. It will be sold in one or two or three lots. Tom Fitzpatrick TD had carriage of sale while PJ O Reilly is the auctioneer. Official opening of Smyco in Lake Field by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance Mr PJ Lalor. The 10,000 square foot factory cost £100,000 to erect most of the money by way of grant from the IDA. Mr Lalor tells the assembled guests that the factory opened two years ago with a staff of 14 now employs 40 girls and with demand growing in the UK Market it is projected that employment will reach 100 shortly. He paid tribute to the efforts made by Tom Fitzpatrick TD and Brian O Grady Cavan Enterprise Board who worked tirelessly with the IDA to locate a factory in Cavan that would give valuable employment to girls who up to now had no alternative but to emigrate. On arrival at the factory Mr Lalor was greeted by WJ Linus Chairman Smyco W Hammond Managing Director WJ Smith and Brian O Grady deputizing for the County Manager Dermot McCarthy. The Breffni Boys Band then played the National Anthem. Among the attendance was Father Patrick J Gargan Adm Rev George CA Millar Rev Mr Fletcher Presbyterian Minister Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman of Cavan Urban Council Matty Connolly President of Cavan Chamber of Commerce Paddy Smith TD Paddy O Reilly TD Senator Andy O Brien JC Lord Chairman of Cavan County Council WP O Hanlon Managing Director of the Anglo Celt and Paddy Gaffney and Phil Cullivan Architects. Brady Brothers Livestock Salesmen and Hoteliers open their new state of the art ‘Hillgrove Hotel’ in Monaghan at a cost of £200,000. Big Tom and the Mainliners attracted over 2,000 dancers to the spacious dance hall on the opening Saturday night. “Functions and parties are the specialty. Service and satisfaction guaranteed. Phil Halford Manager Phone Monaghan 389 or 452. In the Cavan High Court Jimmy Smith Leader of the Mighty Avons is directed by a Jury to pay Tommy Donohoe Garage Proprietor Dublin Road Cavan £105-16-2 and costs as directed by the Circuit Court in an earlier judgment for work done services rendered and good supplied. Justice Butler dismissed a counter claim brought by Jimmy Smith for £44-3-10 and costs. H McWilliam SC instructed by Alfred Myles Smith was for Tommy Donohoe while DP Sheridan SC instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick was for Jimmy Smith. October 23rd 1970 End of six month Bank dispute as the members of staff return to work to be faced with a backlog of £3 Billion worth of uncleared cheques. The doors will remain closed for at least three weeks and when they return restrictive hours of 10-12:30 will be in place until after Christmas. Congratulations to Phil Lawlor pictured Golf Professional at County Cavan Golf Club for fifty years in July 1970. Phil can still hold his own with the best of them over the Cavan course which he knows like the back of his hand. Impressive display by Apostolic Society is opened in Saint Augustine’s Hall by Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn. Pictured are Rev Sean McElgunn CSSR Belturbet Very Rev T McCauley PP Killinkere Director of the Apostolic Society Bishop Quinn Mrs Boyd President Madge Boucher Arva Secretary and Very Rev Charles Smith Vicar General Saint Patrick’s Missionary Society Kiltegan. Death of Professor Mairtin O Cadhain Professor of Irish at Trinity College Dublin at the age of 56. He was a native of Spiddal county Galway and was a native Irish speaker and scholar. He was husband of Mairin nee Ruddy daughter of the late Phil and Mrs Ruddy Bridge Street. Prominent Irish scholar and writer. He was a prolific writer of Irish short stories. Unrepentant Republican he waged a life time war against the Department of Education over their continued dilution of Irish in Primary and Post Primary Schools. The President Eamonn De Velera was represented at the funeral which took place to Mount Jerome cemetery. Death of Mrs S Walsh in Waterloo London in her early 80s. She was a native of Tullamore. She was wife of Garda Detective M Walsh who during the Emergency in 1941 was engaged in a fatal gun battle in Mountnuggent. Donors at Cavan Blood Transfusion in first three days amount to 270 with twelve silver and six gold Pelicans awarded. Death of Miss C Lee Tullyco after a brief illness at the age of 74. She was very well known in Cavan and surrounds and was most gracious and charitable. She was sister of Mr Frank Lee well known farmer and milk salesman. She is survived by one brother Paddy in Castlepollard. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery. Cavan Bridge Club Captain’s Prize N/S Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan E/W Mrs S Caffrey and Mrs M McGeever. Best Gross Gerry Hunt and Doctor Paddy Maloney. Three of Cavan’s leading young footballers are on the Cavan panel to play Mayo in Charlestown next Sunday as Cavan Gael’s Oliver Galligan Killygarry’s Philip Fitzsimmons and Crosserlough’s Micheal ‘Moucher’ Galligan make their debut. Team Paddy Lyons Pat Tinnelly Hughie Newman Andy McCabe Oliver Galligan or Pearse Gilroy Brendan Donohoe Enda McGowan Ray Carolan Ollie Leddy or Philip Fitzsimmons Micheal Galligan Gene Cusack Paddy Cusack Eamonn Reilly Mark Goldrick and John Dwyer. The 13th annual ‘Scouts on the Air’ takes place in the New Den with Kevin Kilduff the radio‘Ham’ operator pictured is Chief Scout Lt Col Hogan M Murphy Chief Scout Danny O Hanlon Scoutmaster Cavan Troop Gerry Egan Cub Leader Paul McCusker Quarter Master Gene Finnegan D Smith Patrol Leaders and Patrick O Keefe. . October 30th 1970 Colm Browne is promoted from Detective Officer to Detective Sergeant and will transfer to Killarney county Kerry. Native of Wicklow, He is now the youngest Detective Sergeant in Ireland having been Detective Garda since 1965 Mini Budget presented by Minister of Finance George Colley sees Wholesale Tax on Luxury Goods shoot up from 15-25% and a 25% increase in Road Tax on cars and lorries. Matt Fitzpatrick Connolly Street is selling his old long established business in Connolly Street. Murphy Quinn are the Auctioneers while John V Kelly Church Street has carriage of sale. Visitation of Cullies cemetery with Fathers PJ Gargan and PJ McManus officiating while next Sunday is the visitation of Killygarry cemetery with another large crowd expected. Proposed Christmas Festival with Tom Hayes being buried in Hourican’s Yard in an attempt to break his own world record of days underground is abandoned and postponed with Tom stating that he is not available this Christmas! Cavan Bridge Club N/S Maureen Cullen and Kathleen Brady E/W Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey. Behey Social Hall reopens on November 2nd old and new members are welcome. Killygarry and Cootehill clash in the eagerly awaited Intermediate Final at Breffni Park next Sunday. Donal Crowe Paddy Lynch Packy McGovern Phil Fitzsimmons Phil Wray Niall O Brien George Crowe should have enough experience to see off the challenge of Cootehill who are captained by Cavan and Ulster legend Charlie Gallagher. Erskine Childers Minister for Health and Tanaiste officially opens the new ‘Hillgrove Hotel’ in Monaghan. Built at a cost of £200,000 Tom Brady Junior is Managing Director. Over 450 attended the opening ceremony in the Hotel on Halloween 1970 which was built by Donaldson’s of Clones a brother of Mr Iris Richmond. Among the attendance were Billy Fox TD and John F O Conlon TD. November 6th 1970 Private Paul Coyle Crubany pictured is voted the best soldier number 13 battalion at Cathal Brugha Barracks Christy May and Disc A Go Go in Town Hall-herald the steady decline in Showband popularity All banks in the Republic will reopen for business on November 7th 1970 from 10-12:30 pm Monday to Friday. Huge backlog of uncleared cheques means there is huge behind the scenes workload. Mr and Mrs Michael Travers from Geelong Australia are pictured with Tom Fitzpatrick TD outside Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Cavan as they present introduction and greetings from the Mayor of Geelong, Michael Joseph has just retired as a Personnel Manager with Ford Motor Company in Australia where he spent the last 30 years. They have a family of six boys and two girls and are looking up relatives all over the world. His mother’s maiden name was Margaret McKeever from Cavan town who later emigrated to Glasgow Scotland where Michael Joseph was born. The legendary Cardinal Cushing Archbishop of Boston dies in Boston at the age of 75. He will be forever linked to the Kennedy’s . Officiating at the marriage of John F to Jackie Bouvier in 1953 and again at his funeral in Arlington cemetery in November 1963. He also officiated at the wedding and funeral of the late Robert Kennedy former Attorney General of he USA. He was Archbishop of Boston since 1944 and was the son of a blacksmith Patrick Cushing who emigrated from Glanworth county Cork to Boston where he later married Mary Cahill a native of Waterford. He paid a total of 12 visits to Ireland in the last twenty years and was extremely popular here. His last engagement here was in 1975 when he dedicated Galway Cathedral and was made a freeman of the city of Galway. He was also here for Patrician Year in 1961 and accompanied a party of handicapped children from Drogheda to Lourdes in both 1959 and 1960. Una McKiernan Owen Roe Cavan is the very popular winner of the 1st prize of £100 in the giant swimming pool draw. Second prize of £50 went to Brian McLernon Coalisland county Tyrone and 3rd prize of £25 went to Eileen Cummins Boyle county Roscommon. The committee reported a profit of £100 on the venture Due to demand a new Mass at 7:30 pm each Sunday is being introduced in the Cathedral. Masses will be held at 8 9 in Convent 11:30 and 7 pm. It is hoped that the introduction of the 7:30 Mass will relieve the gross overcrowding at the 11:30 am Mass. Death of Mary ‘Minnie’ Hewitt Crubany at Lisdarn Hospital after a long illness at the age of 52. She was an extremely popular member of the community being very well known for her generous hospitality and pleasant welcoming nature. She was a prominent member of the Mother’s Union at Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan. She is survived by her husband Joe six sons John Jimmy Thomas Joseph Noel and Samuel two daughters Mrs M McConkey Tate House Drum and Maud in Crubany three brothers Alex Graham Belturbet William Monaghan and Moses in England. She is also survived by three sisters Mrs Faussett NT Ballivor Mrs T McAllister Castlesaunderson Legakelly Belturbet and Mrs T Hewitt Belturbet. Rev George C A Millar officiated at the very large and representative funeral from Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery. Death of Mary McLoughlin Ashe Street in her 80s. She was a native of Ballyfarnon Boyle county Roscommon and was sister of the late Catherine Costello Ashe Street well known dressmaker. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the well attended funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara. Cavan Garda who have been operating in the most cramped temporary accommodation at Paddy King’s 87 Main Street move into their new purpose built premises formerly Barney Corr’s Dentist Farnham Street opposite the Brothers School. The Bovine TB offices which operated from Corr’s after their own premises were burnt down in Church Street have moved into a new premises formerly Mullery’s garage which has been totally renovated to meet their needs by the proprietor Brian Finlay drummer with the Mighty Avons. At the first annual reunion of Cavan Credit Union in the Lakeland Hotel Father PJ McManus announces that the number of members has now grown to an impressive 386. Alarming fall off in numbers and quality of ‘Trick’s or Treats’ with people in false faces demanding money to bury the wren and providing little or no entertainment . Lot of complaints from harassed traders on a damp cold miserable Halloween. Death of the well known Jack Halpin son of the late Mr and Mrs Halpin Ford Lodge and former leading partner in the legal firm Allen and Halpin at Glan Lodge Nursing Home Victoria Road Hollywood Belfast. He was one of the leading social cultural and business personalities in Cavan town up to his departure about ten years ago to marry his beloved Eleanor in Belfast. He was a staunch member of the Church of Ireland being a member of the Select Vestry and was for many years President of the well known Cavan Lawn Tennis Club whose rules on admission were strictly adhered to usually only Protestants and professional people were admitted to one of Cavan’s most exclusive organisations. He was a leading member of Cavan Dog and Gun Club and visited his mother’s ancestral home in Swanlinbar to take part in the Grouse Shoot in West Cavan. He is survived by his wife Eleanor and his brother Arthur Richard Halpin. Funeral to Roselawn crematorium Belfast. Niall O Brien a member of the staff of Bank of Ireland Ballina has been transferred on promotion to Monaghan. He has played gaelic football at all grades for Cavan and is a leading member of Killygarry GFC. He is son of Senator Andy NT and Molly O Brien Crubany. “Killygarry snatch Intermediate Crown ”Their experience, strength and adaptability to the heavy underground conditions decisive as the run out winner by 2-05 to Cootehill’s 2-03" Charlie Gallagher led Cootehill to an early 2-1 to 0-1 lead as the Cootehill men took advantage of the fresh breeze in the first half. George Crowe struck a great blow for Killygarry with a well taken goal on 38 minutes. In the last quarter County star Niall O Brien soloed through the tiring Cootehill defence to place the inrushing Andy O Connell who scored a great goal to put Killygarry in the lead fro the first time but Charlie Gallagher from two frees closed the gap to one point and then that man O Connell again had the last say to leave the Killygarry men champions for the first time with the last point and score of the game. Seamus McGovern, Mal O Reilly, Donal Crowe, Jerry Keating, Paddy Lynch, Packy McGovern, Oliver Crowe, Philip Fitzsimmons, P J Galligan, Philip Wray, Francie Galligan, Georgie Crowe, Séan Donohoe, Niall O Brien and Andy McConnell. Sub Dessie Agnew for Séan Donohoe. Referee Fintan Tierney. De La Salle Cavan draw with De La Salle Dundalk in heavy, wet and windy conditions at Breffni Park, score 6-02 to 6-02. Cavan team T Quinn, Des Cullen, Ciaran O Keefe, Paddy Sexton, Adrian Ronan, P Murphy, T McMahon, Barney Coyle, Charlie McDowell, Terry Sexton, Fergus Costello, Tommy Fay, Brian Tierney, Declan Young and Declan Keoghan. Sub Tom Crowe for T Quinn. Cavan Gael’s Killygarry and Drumalee are all senior teams now and the only odd man out is Butlersbridge who have qualified for the final of the Junior championship as the axis of gaelic football swings firm back to Cavan town and parish. Killygarry and its environs celebrate the winning of the Intermediate championship bringing the trophy to Killygarry and Crubany National schools where they were welcomed as heroes in the mode of the great Paddy Smith All Ireland winner in 1947 and 1947 and Pat Magee a great stalwart of the 1920 era and a native of Killygarry. Twelve of the winning team played in the club’s one and only Junior League success in 1968 PJ McGovern Philip Fitzsimmons Niall O Bien Malo Reilly Paddy Lynch Gerry Keating Philip Wray Dessie Agnew Oliver Crowe and Francie and PJ Galligan. November 13th 1970:Itinerant Tim Cawley and family with seven young children camped in deplorable winter conditions on the Fairgreen for the last three months are given a site by Cavan County Council donated by Bishop Austin Quinn at Keadue Lane. The Cavan Itinerant Settlement committee led by the Poor Clare Sisters and Mrs Fay NT Pullabawn have purchased a mobile home for the family and it is expected that they will move in shortly. Meanwhile work continues on the provision of washing facilities for families parked on the Fairgreen and on the three Tigins soon to be allocated as a first step on the long road to accommodating the Travelers. There are 15 children in the three families selected and they will experience for the first time the comfort warmth and security of a family home and will enjoy freedom and education afforded to the settled community but never extended to Itinerants before. It is expected that this generation will experience a huge change in style and attitude of the settled community. The County Council are also planning to develop a site at Moynehall for three families. P J Galligan pictured on the front page is conferred with a B Agr Sc degree from UCD. Prominent playing member of Killygarry GFC. He is son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Galligan Farmer and Milk Salesman Pullamore and formerly of 71 Main Street. Harry and Mrs Jenkins Saint Phelim's Place celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary. They were married on 31st October (Halloween) 1920 in Saint Aidans Church Butlersbridge with Father Martin Comey officiating . They have a family of 8 boys,1 girl,16 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Francis McDermott heads up a party of 40 Barmen on a trip to Harp Lager in Dundalk. Michael Kennedy local Guinness Rep is a most affable host. Gabriel Connolly aged 20 apprentice fitter Breffni Terrace is successful in his action against Michael Murphy Garage Proprietor Cortubber arising out of an accident at Tullac Mongan on August 22 when Gabriel was knocked down by a car owned by Michael Murphy. The Jury at the High Court in Dublin awarded Gabriel Connolly £4,500 with costs. In future all allocations of houses in the Urban area sanctioned by the County MOH and County Manager must be also sanctioned by Cavan Urban District Council following a number of houses being allocated to people outside the area to the anger of the members. Tom O Connor proposed the motion and Johnny O Rourke seconded. Presentation to Phil and Mrs Lawlor by President Bertie Cullen who was Captain in July 1920 when Cavan Golf Club relocated from Killynebber to Drumelis on Phil’s Golden Jubilee as Professional at Cavan Golf Club. Pictured at the presentation are Kitty Jenkins Lady Captain Jack Brady Secretary Dr Bertie Cullen Phil and Mrs Lawlor Maureen Cullen Concelebrated Mass for deceased Bishops and Priests of the Diocese in the Cathedral. Bishop Austin Quinn presided and Very Rev Canon Patrick Gaffney PP Crosserlough was chief celebrant assisted by Very Rev J Cannon Mullen PP VF Belturbet Very Rev Canon Nicholas Comey PP VF Ballyhaise Very Rev Canon TF Brady PP VF Lavey and Very Rev PA Fay Crosskeys. Father PJ Gargan Adm Cavan was MC. Death of Mary Ann Smith Annaglough in her 80s at the Mater Hospital Dublin. Predeceased by husband John some years ago she was resident in Dublin for the last 16 years. She is survived by one son John four daughters Margaret Teresa Kathleen and Mary. Funeral from the Church of the Holy Child Swords to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. After a morning of heavy rain the weather relents to give a dry cold day for the Visitation of Killygarry cemetery where hundred attended. Father PJ Gargan Adm led the congregation in the reciting of the rosary and later Benediction in Saint Brigid’s Church. Cavan Bridge Club N/S Sheila Burke and Maureen McDonald E/W PD Maloney and Ina Hickey. In the nine months since January 1st 1970 200 people are registered as blind in Cavan while Miss Eileen Lynch the Home Assistance Officer residing at 79 Church Street made 860 visits giving 227 lessons in Braille and Home Crafts. Her mileage for the nine months was 9,167. Michael Harding Treasurer and Phyllis Faris President warns that expenditure is far exceeding income and calls for a big effort in county wide Church Gate collection to be taken up all over county Cavan next weekend. Pictured is Tom Fitzpatrick presenting the £100 first prize in the Swimming Pool draw to Una McKiernan Owen Roe. Pictured are Frances Sullivan Richard Black Maura Mullen Una McKiernan Tom Fitzpatrick TD John Sharkey Michael Leddy Elizabeth Maguire Sean McCormack and Brigid Murray. Michael Geraghty is Town Clerk and a constant topic of debate at UDC meetings is the ‘Chipper’ outside The Sports Centre. Timmy Murphy says “they are just two go ahead young men going about their business”! November 20th 1970 Congratulations to Father Torlac O Reilly and Phil Lawlor (Snr) nominated by the Cavan Association in Dublin as Cultural and Sporting personalities of the year. The awards will be presented at a gala ball in Clare Manor on December 6th 1970 Dermot F Fitzpatrick BCL NUI is called to the Bar by the Chief Justice. He is son of Peter Law Officer Cavan County Council and Rose nee Taggart formerly Coachbuilders 57 Church Street Cavan. Dermot was educated at Saint Michael’s NS Saint McCartan’s College Monaghan UCD and Kings Inn Dublin where he took his final exams with second class honours. His brother John qualified some four years ago and he is nephew of Tom Fitzpatrick TD Cavan. Death of Belinda Reilly widow of Hugh former teachers in the old National school (Reilly's). She was mother of the late Doctor Cyril and is survived by her sons Hugh Phelim and Joseph one daughter Mrs B Crowley and her sister Mrs C McCarthy Funeral to Mount Jerome cemetery Dublin. Death of Annie Buchanan at the City Hospital Donegal Road Belfast. Native of Bridge Street Cavan.She was sister of Vincent and the late Father Willie Buchanan who was Choirmaster and Director of Music in the Old Cathedral Cavan. Funeral from Saint Brigids Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery. Death of Delia Sheridan of Creighan. She was a highly popular resident coming from an old Cavan family. She was known for her generosity and hospitality particularly to those less well off in the community. Her brother Paddy was well known in Cavan GAA circles being an outstanding member of Cavan Slasher’s and played on the Cavan team who were beaten by a point by Kerry in the famous All Ireland semi final in Tralee in 1925 Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry. Banks reopen after a strike lasting 6 months. No rush at the counters. Land Project Officers hold their first annual reunion and dinner in the Farnham Hotel at which the guest of honour was Noel Lemass TD Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance. Michael Smith of Oakvale is BP Dealer of the Year and receives a trophy and £75. Deplorable public turn out in Town Hall to outline the problems facing the Swimming Pool Committee as on 100 people turn out to show their interest. With only £100 in the kitty from the recent bumper draw it is highly unlikely that a swimming pool will be erected in Cavan in the near future. A further effort will be made in the new year to ascertain the degree of interest in the project. Great facelift for the town as Provider’s new 10,000 square foot super store nears completion while it is hope that the new post office will be completed and opened early in 1971 on Cavan’ s Market Square. Richard Roche?? Dublin will give a lecture to the Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne on the Norman Invasion with particular reference to O Rourke Prince of Breffni. Turkey Competition at County Cavan Bridge Club N/S Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald E/W Peggy Willock and Jean McCormick. Brother Tom Fitzpatrick in his address to County Cavan District Board AOH at the annual dinner and get together in the Percy French Hotel says that his hope is that the AOH movement will continue to expand and prosper on both sides of the Border. Delegates from Cavan Leitrim Down Monaghan and Dublin were among the 250 guests. The key speakers were Brother Tom Fitzpatrick TD Cavan and PJ Smyth National Trustee Downpatrick who said the AOH movement can make a very important contribution towards improving current relations between North and South. November 27th 1970;CYMS Committee 1970-1971.Hon President Tom McCarren, Chairman Paddy O Reilly, Vice Chairman Jimmy McCormack, Secretary Enda Smith, Assistant Secretary Frank Conaty, Treasurer Michael Coyle, Assistant Treasurer Bernard Sharkey Chaplain Father Des O Dowd. Committee: Arthur Downey, Benny Cafferty, Roger Ryner, Jimmy Smith and Tommy McKiernan. Michael Smith proprietor of Oakvale Service Station is the winner of operation ‘Clean Sweep’ sponsored by Shell BP. Thee was over £2,000 in prize money and Michael is seen accepting his winners cheque for £75 and the BP trophy from TJ O Donnell Director of Board Failte. Over 30 dealers from all over Ireland participated. W McAskie Killeshandra will give the cine show at next week’s meeting of Cavan Photographic Society in the lecture hall at the rear of the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday 1st December 1970 at 8:30 pm. Whist Drive in New Scout Den 1st Gent Phil Lee 2nd Gent James Brady Annaglough 1st Lady Nellie Gilroy and 2nd Lady Mrs Guy Morris SRN ‘ivy Cottage’ Farnham Road Cavan. Incredibly Cavan VEC unanimously decide to go ahead with the construction of their new state of the art Vocational School at Tullac Mongan despite the Departments of Education’s decision t locate the school at Cullies cemetery on a site donated by Saint Patrick’s College and which is in an advanced state of design. Nobody at this meeting expressed anything but disobedience and nobody asked where the money for the new school at Tully Mongan is likely to come from. Death of Mabel Armstrong Edermine at the age of 82. Widow of William, she was a very well known exhibitor at Agricultural Shows throughout the area. She has been ill for a long time and is confined to bed for over twenty five years. She is survived by 2 sons 2 daughters grandchildren and brother. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore. Despite two Budgets a six month long Bank Strike roaring inflation the Christmas Rush starts in earnest in Cavan with many stores reporting great interest from the general public with deposits being paid on many items. The famous Connolly Brothers Christmas Club is reporting record number of members this year. Death in Durban South Africa of Jim Belford-uncle of Patsy Maloney. Son of Mr and Mrs John Belford Bridge Street Corner (Slowey's). Emigrated to South Africa in 1922, he worked with the South African Government in Johannesburg. Marice Binchey wife of Jack Binchey Solicitor Swellan House is the new Lady Captain at County Cavan Golf Club. In bitterly cold wintry conditions at Breffni Park Killeshandra beat Mountnuggent 4-15 to 1-5 to qualify for the Junior Championship Final. Scorers for Killeshandra were B Dowd 2-1 C Rapple 1-1 Mark Goldrick 0-4 Tommy Galligan 0-4 E Shannon 1-0 J Sweeney 0-2 M Reilly 0-1. Butlersbridge beat an inexperienced Denn team 1-15 to 0-3 after they led by 1-09 to 0-1 at half time. The game was as good as over when McEntee struck after just one minute with fisted goal after a high lob from Ollie Leddy. Denn never got to grips with the game there after and their play was hurried and nervous throughout. Scorers Butlersbridge Martin Fitzpatrick 0-6 Brian McEntee 1-1 Eamonn Reilly 0-1 Oliver Leddy 0-3 TP Leddy Jimmy Browne and F Rorke 0-1 each. Denn replied per Michael Johnston T Murphy and Brian Gaffney 0-1 each. The referee was Alo Donohoe Oldcastle. December 4th 1970 Ballyconnell House and Demesne formerly the residence of Albert P Edgeworth is purchased by Noel Fox of Oliver Freaney and Company Chartered Accountants North Strand Dublin for £45,000. PJ O Reilly was the Auctioneer and George V Maloney Solicitors Farnham Street Cavan had carriage of sale. Jim Belford late of Belford’s Corner Bridge Street dies in South Africa. He was son of the famous Mr and Mrs John Belford who were one of the leading Drapery Stores in the town commanding a position at Bridge Street Corner (Andy Slowey’s). It was here that the twice yearly hiring fairs were held at the May and July Fairs. Young men and women were hired out for a period of six months by farmers. The entire family apart from Nellie who worked in the Road Taxation Office in Cavan County Council emigrated in 1922. Jim held an important Government position in the Municipal Government Buildings in Johannesburg and retired only six years ago. He came on holiday to his native Cavan in 1965 and stayed with his sister Nellie and niece Patsy Maloney in the Pound Archway. He is survived in South Africa by his wife Florrie and four daughters Sister Rosarie Nora Maura and Sheila sisters Nellie in Cavan Nancy in London and Mrs Terry Brady. He was a brother of the late Josephine Maloney ‘Jodie’ Pound Archway. Funeral took place in Johannesburg. Sale of the century as the ESB 1970 Stock goes on sale with a return of a massive 9 ½ % on the 8th December 1970. Interest is paid on the State Guaranteed Bond every six months. Apply through your bank or stockbroker in advance. The very popular Marice Binchey is the new Captain at County Cavan Golf Club. An accomplished golfer Marice is married to Jack Binchey Solicitor Cavan. She succeeds Kitty Jenkins as Lady Captain County Cavan Golf Club. Television brings all the harrowing sights and sounds of the latest world disaster this time in Pakistan flooding. Emergency collections taken up at all Masses amount to an impressive £380-5-0. Dennis O Donnell Deputy Chief Agricultural Officer for County Cavan is one of the key speakers at the ‘Pig Production’ Seminar in the Farnham Hotel. A McNally Pigs and Bacon Commission will also address the delegates. Paddy Conaty Chairman Cavan Committee of Agricultures will preside. Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Rev Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College E/W Maureen Hunt and Kathleen Sullivan tie with Joan O Hanlon and Carmel McDonald. Boy Scout’s Whist Drive in New Den each Sunday night 1st Gent Phil Lee Ashe Street 2nd Gent J Halton 1st Lady Nellie Harding Rock Cross 2nd Lady Mrs J P Mansfield Malahide. Session each Sunday night in new den in aid of building fund. Provider’s will open their new 10,000 square foot superstore on Tuesday December 8th at 11 am. Castletara Camogie Club county champions 1970 receive their awards from County Chairman John McKiernan at a gal dinner in the White Horse Hotel in Cootehill. Pictured are P Keogh E Hegarty S Dunne B Costello M Fay B Kelly K Reilly M Tully M Brady B Conaty Kathleen Gorman M Lyons P Fay C Tully S Reilly T Maguire B Dunne M Reilly and M Kelly. Butlersbridge who last won the Junior Championship in 1963 take on Killeshandra who have never won the title but a team representing Croghan Parish won the Junior Championship in 1928. Mark Goldrick is the danger man and must be stopped if the Bridge are to chalk up number two title on Sunday. He has already scored 1-11 in the competition to date making him a regular on the county senior team. Tommy Galligan B Dowd in defence Hugh Reynolds and Cathal Toal at midfield along with Goldrick are the main threat to the Bridge’s aspirations. Ray Dunne Tommy Smyth Barry Sheridan in defence Frank Rorke and T P Leddy at midfield in attack Oliver Leddy Jimmy Browne Frank Rorke and Eamonn Reilly should have too much experience and strength to trouble the Killeshandra bid and bring the Junior Championship to the Bridge for the second time on Sunday evening next. December 11th 1970:Junior Chamber: President Noel McIntyre, Vice President Leo McGrath, Deputy President Michael Drysdale Secretary Geraldine Fitzpatrick, Treasurer Eva Bonney and PRO Mary Glavey. Council: Richard Black, Tadhg Connolly, Leonard Brady and Frank Farrell. Death of Kathleen Smyth 44 Main Street at the age of 70. Native of Corcavity Drung. She was relict of the late Patrick who was an extensive farmer in the Drung area. She is survived by her daughters Anne Dublin Margaret Clara county Offaly. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Church of the Immaculate Conception Drung to the adjoining cemetery. Maureen McDonald Church Street is the new Captain of Cavan Bridge Club. She succeeds Maureen Cullen wife of Surgeon Cullen in the position. Tenants in the new estate in Fairview lodge multiple complaints about the condition of their new houses with many of them flooding doors falling off hinges faulty carpentry work plaster falling down and most distressing of all multiple problems with the sewers according to Timmy Murphy who has received multiple representations with the latest a threat to withhold the rent until all the problems have been rectified. Michael Geraghty Town Clerk points out that the responsibility is with the Builder but only for the first twelve months. Finall the meeting agrees to send a deputation of the Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick TD Vice Chairman Maurice Jackson and Fianna Fail representative Timmy Murphy to inspect the houses and report back to the next meeting of the Cavan Urban Council. Death of Matilda Lowe Tonneymore at the age of 90. Native of Ballybay she was ill for some time. She was a member of one of the most highly respected and popular families in the area and was a prominent exhibitor at the old Cavan Show. She was known for her hospitality and goodness to those less well off in the community. She was predeceased by her husband Robert and is survived by one son William two daughters Gertie and Harriett . Cavan Boy Scouts are busy rehearsing their Pantomime in the New Scout Den which will take place in the Town Hall from January 10th -17th January 1971 with Producer Rev Torlac O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College. Joe McGovern raises the issue of the Mobile Chipper operating outside the Sports Centre on dance nights. Terrible noise and bad language being used by the patrons long into the early hours of the morning is not helped by the deplorable condition the two operators Pat Cahill and Seamus Fay are leaving the street heavily littered. The fact that this racket is taking place in the vicinity of the Surgical and are also disturbing many of the residents who are old and vulnerable is not helping the situation. Timmy Murphy says he knows the two operators and they are juts trying to make a living like everyone else. They are providing a well desired public service and are not contributing to the noise with loud radio of record playing music. This is all part of the day and age we live in and we just have to accept it. Tom Fitzpatrick TD closes the debate by saying that litter is not confined to the chipper and the environs of the Sports Centre the side streets in the town particularly Wesley Street Town Hall Street and Bridge Street don’t seem to have had a proper sweeping in months. “I had reason to escort a Belgian visitor down Main Street and Wesley Street and I was ashamed to tell him that I was Chairman of the local council such was the deplorable depth of litter we waded through”! Death of Margaret Magee formerly Corner House Bridge Street Cavan at the age of 90 at Saint Joseph’s Nursing Home Virginia. She was predeceased by her husband John and was proprietor of the well known Grocery Corner Shop (Tom Boylan’s ) from 1913-1959 specialising in Grocery and Provisions. Her husband John was a distinguished member of Cavan Urban Council who was succeeded on the Council by their only son Sean who emigrated some years ago to the USA. She was a native of Kilnacor Lavey. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Dympna’s Church Lavey to the adjoining cemetery. Killeshandra capture their first ever Junior Championship beating a very disappointing Butlersbridge 4-7 to 0-07 in wet and very heavy and slippy conditions in Breffni Park before a very good attendance. Killeshandra were much the fitter stronger and more adaptable team playing in the conditions and their skill and passing movements were a feature of a wonderful display of football in which every member of the side was a star. This is the first Junior title to come to Killeshandra but Croghan a team from the Parish won this title in 1935 and 1939 when Cornafean were the kingpins of gaelic football in Cavan. Killeshandra led by 3-3 to 0-2 at the interval with two goals from former Cavan great Tommy Galligan setting them up for eventual victory. In the eight minute of the second half Cecil Rapple added another great goal before man of the match Mark Goldrick struck with a fourth goal and sent the championship to Killeshandra for the first time. Galligan Goldrick and Rapple with their fervour and dash caused consternation in the Butlersbridge defence. Mark Goldrick who was top scorer coming into the game added to his total with another 1-5. The Bridge sorely missed the services of Sean Leddy who was unable to play due to injury and just had no leadership on the park. Only Ray Dunne Francie Reilly Oliver Leddy and Barry Sheridan tried hard in defence while Frank Rourke played well all through at midfield. Martin Fitzpatrick and to a lesser extent Jimmy Browne played well in attack. Killeshandra Rory Toal J Brady Brendan Toal E Fitzpatrick J Sweeney P Reynolds C Rourke Hugh Reynolds B O Dowd P Brady P Rourke Mark Goldrick Cathal Toal Tommy Galligan and Cecil Rapple. Butlersbridge Niall Sheridan Cathal Leddy Ray Dunne Johnny Cusack Barry Sheridan Francis Reilly Tommy Smith TP Leddy Frank Rourke Oliver Sheridan Oliver Leddy Martin Fitzpatrick Jimmy Browne Eamonn Reilly and Brian McEntee. Referee Liam Maguire Ballybay. “Musical Gifts from Smyth’s this Christmas. Tape recorders radiograms radios TV. Sales and service. HP terms. Green Shield Stamps with each purchase. Wishing all out Customers and friends a Very Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year. Smyth’s Radio and Electrical 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88” Cavan Urban Council announce that 57.50 % of the current year’s rates have been already collected as compared to 56.50 % last year. Joe McGovern proposed and Tom O Connor seconded an application for overdraft facility for £13,000. Tom O Connor proposed and Labour colleague Johnny O Rourke seconded that a recommendation be made to County Manager Dermot McCarthy to grant Cavan Swimming Pool committee rent free accommodation for room in Tower Hamlet when they are holding their meetings. Finally Timmy Murphy objects strongly and Benny Cafferty seconds the motion that the estimate of £10 to paint the Public Convenience in the Market Square be deleted as this much maligned building is being pulled down to nobody’s regret in the New Year to make way for the brand new Post Office and revamped Market Square. A new public convenience will be erected adjacent to the Town Hall. December 18th 1970: John Sullivan Church Street (Pictured) passes his final medical exams at UCG. Son of Kathleen and the recently deceased Dr.Jack F Sullivan Medical Dispensary Doctor for Cavan town. John was educated at Drumcrave Franciscan College Gormanston county Meath and UCG. Tommy Hughes is promoted to Postmaster in Cobh. He spent 26 years in Cavan. Secretary of Owen Roe Week 1949.He Was a playing member of Cavan Slashers and a founder member of Cavan Gaels in 1957.When he came to Cavan he resided for many years in McEntee's The Breffni Par 57 Main Street and only after his marriage did he take up residence in Saint Phelim's Place. Native of Corlea Ballybay, he was one of the first callers along with Aidan Timmons NT at the weekly Bingo sessions in the Town Hall which commenced in 1964.He was the main spokesman for the Slashers in 1957 when the amalgamation of the two local clubs Cavan Harps and Slashers were formed into Cavan Gaels. One of his speeches at the very delicate negotiations was a lesson in non diplomatic bridge building and almost derailed the process. He was a prominent referee for many years and took charge of many club games in the county. He was an outstanding club officer of Cavan Gaels and played a huge part in acquiring and raising funds to acquire and develop the Terry Coyle Park. He will take up duty in Cobh as Postmaster in Cobh from January 13th 1971. Thomas Sharkey (64 ) Pork Butcher Drumalee is knocked down by a car while walking adjacent to his home on the way from Cavan Gaels Bingo on Friday night. Tommy died from his injuries in the Surgical on Sunday morning. He was one of the original founder members of Drumalee GFC in 1932 and the subsequent revival of the Club in 1950. He was the first Secretary of the Club. Served as County Board Representative for a number of years. He was President of the Club at his death. In his youth he was an outstanding footballer with Cavan Harps before assisting the early Drumalee teams. He worked in McCarren's for the last 25 years as a Pork Butcher and was equally popular with management and staff.. IRA Boy Scout during the War of Independence. He is survived by his wife Brigid,2 sons Pat and Séan and one daughter Maureen (Keady). He was uncle of Father Michael McGuinness OMI New Guinea and Rev Father J McGuinness SMA Lagos and Sister Patricia Stanley (Marist) Carrick on Shannon County Leitrim. His nephew Rev J McGuinness (Marist Lagos) assisted by Rev P J McManus officiated at his funeral from the packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Cullies cemetery. Drumalee GFC formed a guard of honour walking on both sides of the hearse Abbey Printers open for business with Seamus White and Paddy Smith the principles Phone Cavan 480. All classes of printing in their new modern premises with special attention to Gaelic publications. Quotes by return. Big prices at first Turkey Market of the season with hen birds fetching 5-6/- dead weight and cock birds 4-5/- dead weight. There was a few hundred birds on offer and all sold out in hours. Scout Den Whist 1st Gent James Brady Annaglough 2nd Gent Phil Lee Ashe Street 1st Lady Mrs Guy Morris ‘Ivy Cottage’ Farnham Road and 2nd Lady Nellie Gilroy Cathedral Road. Bridge N/S Helen Timmoney and Mrs Seamus Caffrey E/W Kay Henry and Rev Thomas Woods. Cavan Gaels 1970 Presidents Paddy Conaty B Smith Jack Smallhorne. Chairman Eugene Monaghan Vice Chairman Tommy Gilroy Secretary Tony Looney Assistant Secretary Paddy Murray. Joint Treasurers Seamus Caffrey and Tommy Garvey. Committee Malachy Byrne Teddy McCormack Paddy Conaty Paddy O Reilly Richard Cassidy Jack Smallhorne Jim McDonnell. Delegates to county Committee Eugene Monaghan and Jack Smallhorne. Delegates to County Convention Eugene Monaghan P Reilly JJ O Reilly Tom McNamara Niall Crowe and Tommy Kelly. Saint Augustine’s Hall Tennis Club beat the Protestant Hall Club 14-10 in a challenge at Saint Augustine’s Hall. PJ Carroll and Sean Carroll beat Jim Simpson and George Fairbrother Brendan Breslin and Sean McDonald lost to David Small and Bill Anderson Michael Jermyn and Bernard Sharkey beat Cecil Kettyle and W Thompson BO Reilly and B Hamilton lost to C Kettyle and J Mulligan Sean Carroll and Paddy Murray beat David Small and Jim Simpson Aidan Elliott and Brendan Breslin lost to Bill Anderson and J Mulligan. Singles PJ Carroll beat Jim Simpson Michael Breslin beat David Small Jim Fay beat Jim Simpson Bryan O Reilly beat Cecil Kettyle Barry Halton beat W Thompson Brendan Breslin lost to J Mulligan Mickey Breslin beat George Fairbrother Sean Carroll beat Jim Simpson PJ Carroll beat George Fairbrother and Oliver Malone beat Bill Anderson. Ladies Singles R O Connor beat P Fitzgerald Ethna O Reilly beat V Burnett. Mixed Ethan O Reilly and PJ Carroll lost to Jim Simpson and P Fitzgerald Ann Brosnan and B O Reilly beat Valerie Burnett and Gerry Egan R O Connor and Sean Carroll beat J Mulligan and George Fairbrother F Leahy and Barbara Hutton beat D Fitzgerald and David Small. The return leg in the series is eagerly awaited and takes place on December 21st 1970 in the Protestant Hall with tea sandwiches cakes and pastries at the interval. Cavan Industrial and Crafts Exhibition at Ireland House on Saint Stephen’s Green is opened by the Tanaiste and Minister for Health Erskine Childers. Twenty one Cavan firms are exhibiting cut glass fashions plastics furniture knitwear and many other crafts. Last year Ireland imported £1 million worth of glass ware £1 million of plastic containers and £9 million worth of clothing. Cavan Crystal Ned Gavin Ballinagh Star Plastics Ballyconnell Norta Wallpaper McCarren Bacon and Pork Cootehill Clothing Manufacturers Marina Textiles Charles Fletcher Brushes Murtagh and Conlon Steel Fabrication Vera Brady Fashions Smyco Knitwear Carling and Company Lighting Belturbet Manufacturing Irish Shoe Supplies Elliott Brothers Furniture Ramor Rustics and Fort Daly Foods are among the exhibitors. December 25th 1970:Gerrry Kelly (Press Room Anglo Celt ) is made a presentation on his retirement after almost 60 years service. Pictured are Brendan Dunne, Leo Ronan (Chairman), P J Carroll (Secretary), Jimmy McEntee and Willie O Hanlon making the presentation to Gerry. Gerry long time Fianna Fail member of Cavan Urban Council served 2 periods as Chairman and is a former Cavan Slasher's footballing hero winning 4 Senior County Championship medals. He is an uncle of Noel and Gerry Egan Anglo Celt and the late Jim Brady former Ulster boxing champion and coach. Tom J Fitzpatrick TD is appointed one if the seven Chairmen in Dail Eireann. He took charge of his first session during the week and replaces the late Pa O Donnell TD for Donegal. Pope Paul VI still suffering from flu will not celebrate his usual early morning Christmas morning Mass outside the Vatican for the first time since 1967. The 73 year old Pontiff described by his doctors to be in good health will celebrate Mass in his private apartment. Death of the very popular Kathleen Hickey Butlersbridge at the age of 48 after a brief illness at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Native of Laragh she was widow of the late Michael ‘Mickey’ Hickey Butcher Bridge Street and Main Street Cavan. Kathleen was a Nurse by profession and after she qualified worked in England for some time before returning to work in Saint Phelim’ s Hospital Cavan. She was extremely popular and known for her friendship and hospitality. She is survived by four young children sons John and Paul daughters Geraldine and Patricia parents Mr and Mrs James O Brien Laragh. Four sisters Mrs E Bullock Southsea England Mrs J McKenna Laragh Mrs M Rice London and Elizabeth in Bettystown. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in Saint Aiden’s Church last Sunday with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Death of James Kitson after a short illness at the Surgical Hospital Cavan. He was a man of great physique and one of the first Gara in the State. He was a native of Toona Ennis county Clare and was 37 years in the Garda retiring in 1959. He spent most of his working life in Cavan and was known and respected by everyone for his fair and gentle dispensation of the law. He was a founder member of Cavan Gun Club and was one of its leading members. He was a very familiar figure on the streets of Cavan over very many years and when the tall well built Guard Kitson was on duty peace would be upheld. He was predeceased by his wife Annie just five months ago and is survived by his sons Michael Seamus and Martin daughters Margaret Kelly Highfield Road Mrs S Lyons Dublin and Teresa 1 Saint Mary’s Terrace one brother Martin in Ennis two sisters Mrs F Lyons Ennis and Mrs M Burke Dublin. Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Members of An Garda Siochana and Cavan Gun Club formed a Guard of Honour. Deplorable lack of effort by Cavan Chamber and associate organisations in publicly acknowledging it was Christmas. For the first time in many years there was no Santa Claus and distribution of gifts to the younger children of the Parish in the Town Hall. There was no Christmas lighting for the streets and no Christmas trees in the Market Square etc. Only for the joint efforts of the De La Salle Brothers and Tom McKenna and family who erected the beautiful crib on the ground of the De La Salle school a stranger would never guess it was Christmas. Nobody seemed to take charge and make an effort while the death of Hughie Boyle earlier in the year was another factor as Hughie was always in charge of erecting the Chamber’s Christmas Lighting and Christmas tree in the Market Square. Prices plummet at Cavan Turkey Market with hens fetching only 4-4/6 dead weight and cock only 3/6 per lb. Prices continued to fall until farmers just sold off their stocks at record low prices late in the day not wanting the birds around for the Festive Season. Cavan Boy Scouts are busy rehearsing their new Pantomime ‘A Crock of Gold’ in the New Scout Den. Whist in aid of Scout’s New Den Top Score Father Sean Brady Saint Patrick’s College 1st Lady Josephine McGinnity Kelly’s Terrace 2nd Lady Mrs B O Reilly Cathedral Road 1st Gent Paddy Woods Saint Phelim’s Place and 2nd Gent Sergeant Peter Coogan Farnham Road. Protestant Hall Table Tennis Club reverse the result of last week’s encounter against their neighbor’s Saint Augustine’s Hall winning 17-6 in a much more one sided match. Singles Ethan Reilly beat Valerie Burnett A Brosnan lost to Iris Armstrong M Beirne beat J Mulligan F Leahy beat R Mulligan. Men’s Singles PJ Carroll beat Cecil Tilson Sean Carroll lost to Ken Ruddock Mickey Breslin lost to Bill Anderson Oliver Malone lost to George Fairbrother Bryan O Reilly beat Cecil Kettyles Sean McDonald lost to J Mulligan Michael Jermyn lost to David Small Brendan Breslin beat William Thompson David Young beat David Jackson and PJ Carroll beat Ken Ruddock. Death of Veronica Dunne nee Smith Butlersbridge at her residence on the 23rd of December 1970. Native of Pullamore Cavan she was sister of Paddy Smith Trim who was left full back on the winning Cavan All Ireland teams of 1947 and 1948. She is survived by her husband Joe sons Raymond PJ Philip and Cormac daughters Mary and mother brothers sisters. Funeral took place on Christmas Day from a packed Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge to the New cemetery Clones Road. The great John Johnston retires from refereeing. John was a distinguished servant to Cavan GAA winning a Minor All Ireland medal in 1937 when at the age of only 17 he was a sub on the Cavan team who beat Wexford 1-11 to 1-05 in the final. The following year John led the Cavan attack at full forward and scored 2-2 out of Cavan ‘s total of 3-3 in their win over Kerry. His winning second goal was hailed as the best goal ever seen in Croke Park when he blasted home almost bursting the Kerry net. He played with Cavan Slashers winning a Senior Championship medal and Senior League in 1941. He later played with Cornafean Dungloe in county Donegal Carrigallen and Bailieboro. He later played senior football with Cavan but his appearances were limited because of the star quality in the county. He was a regular with Cavan Juniors for many years. He retired as a player in 1957. As a referee John had no equal he was always up with the play and in the best traditions always let the play flow. He refereed for many years at inter county level and was particularly popular in Connaught taking charge of three Connaught senior finals. While John was a great servant of Cavan football he was denied the one honour he richly deserved and that was to referee a senior county final and honour that was denied him because of Cavan’s policy of bringing in referees from outside the county. George and Eilish Donohoe carry out extensive renovations to the Farnham Hotel having only bought the hotel in June 1969. They have increased the number of bedrooms from 40-67 and updated and renovated the new ‘George Lounge’ and new super ‘Rainbow Dining Room facility. They have built a Function Room at the back of the hotel to cater for weddings and other large private functions. A separate kitchen carpeted bar and new maple floor have been added together with a bride’s changing room. George Eilish and family have spent over 35,000 on the renovations having purchased the hotel for in June 1967. ‘Mary Josephine Maloney’ has two stories written in her name by her youngest daughter Teresa Smyth formerly 60 Main Street and now ‘Annalee House’ Cootehill Road in the Christmas edition of the Anglo Celt ‘Post Office Box 777’ and ‘Little Boy Lost’. James O Reilly McEntee has ‘The Day of the Big Flood’ while Phil Lawlor Junior has ‘Quartet of Loneliness’ published in the Christmas number of the Angle Celt 1970. Detective Garda Billy O Neill a native if Causeway co Kerry who has been stationed in Ballyconnell for the last twelve years is leaving on promotion to Cavan town where he will reside on Keadue Lane. The very popular Billy and his wife Phyllis NT a native of Eslin Bridge county Leitrim are made a presentation by Tom Maguire the well known Cavan and Ulster footballer on behalf of the people of Ballyconnell and district where the O Neill’s were extremely popular at a function in their honour in the Star Ballroom Ballyconnell. “Mel Doherty Coleman Road Cavan Phone 269. Panel beating and sign writing wishes all his customers and friends a Very Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year”
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November 18th 1966;Cavan Parish Church celebrates its 150th Birthday.Bishop Moore gave the Sermon while Lord Farnham read the first lesson
Same Week:Death of Sean T O Kelly former President of Ireland.
November 25th 1966:Death of Charles McDowell 6 Breffni at the age of 76.He is survived by his son John.
Same Week:CYMS Snooker:Kieran Cullivan beat Jimmy Keogh,Dessie Gumly beat Michael Bravendar,Michael Higgins beat Martin Jermyn,Hughie Cosgrove beat Benny Cafferty
December 16th 1966:Girls Club Variety Concert Town Hall:Cast Marian Allen,Philomena Brady,Patricia Carmichael,Maureen Carroll,Frances Cosgrove,Betsy Coyle,Dymmpna Coyle,Ann Cullen,Rosemary Fox,Ann Goodman,Marie Goodman,Rose Higgins,Bernadette Kenny,Roslin Kenny,Joan McCarvill,Ann McKiernan,Frances McKienan,Patricia McKienan,Marie Maguire,Sheila Maguire,Theresa Murphy,Margaret Murray,Maureen Murray,Kathleen Sexton,Bridie Smith,Geraldine Smith and Peggy Smith.Make Up:Betty Hickey,Costumes:Maureen Hand,Lighting:Brian Sullivan,Stage Manager:Phil Cullivan.Orchestra:Eileen Morgan,Jackie Fitzpatrick and Stan Mullery.Guest Artistes:Danny McCarney and Bill McMahon and Producer Sarah Cullen.Michael O Duffy (Famous Irish tenor) will be theGuest artist with the Girls Club show in February when they will also perform in Ballyjamesduff.Michael sang with the Girls Club during their 1952 presenation.
Same Week:Cavan Shamrocks beat Longford Town 6-2 in the FAI Youths Cup.Scorers for Cavan Shamrocks were Gerry Egan (2) Thomas Green (2) Tony Higgins and Damien Johnston.Team:Dominck Lynch,Paddy Sheridan,Eamonn Murray,Martin Clarke,P J Magiire,John O Neill Damien Johnston,Gerry Egan (Capt) Tom Greene,Tony Higgins and Noel Smith.
CYMS Snooker Results:First Round Séamus McCormack beat Eamonn Brady while Eamonn Malone beat Jimmy McCormack.
Brady Brothers Cootehill announce plans for new£40,000 Mart at GNR Railway Station Cavan.The Contractor is Donaldson Clones.
Finbar O Reilly of Killynebber and prominent footballer with Kilygarry GFC qualifies as a Veterinary Surgeon at UCD.
Sgt.Anthony Jackson voted Soldier of the Month at Fort Sill Oklahoma USA
December 23rd 1966:Fox’s winsTuf Shoes National window display and £90.
December 30th: 1966:Greg Sheridan Handballer of the Year while Eamonn O Riordan is top scorer with Cavan Shamrocks. For 1966.
Same Week:Jim Cochrane wins the 1st Round the House 6 mile roadrace (Up Cock Hill and back to Main Street via Tullac Mongan 3 times) sponsored by the new De La sale athletic Club.Teams 1stCootehill,2nd Cornafean,3rd Laragh.
Cavan Youth Dramatic Society present Somerset Maughan’s farce ‘Home and Beauty’.Pictured are Finian Maloney,Blaithin Maloney,Deidre Boyle,David Small,Moya Maloney,Paddy Murray,Pat McFeeley,Martin Maloney (Producer) Theckla Smith and Sean McGinnity.
Cavan Pig Dealers Association:Presidents Jim Malone and Joe Crowe,Chairman J Smith,Treasurer Brian Crowe,Secretary James Carroll,Committee Frank O’ Reilly,Tom Crowe,Colm Crowe,Eamonn Malone Andy McGahon,Derek Crowe,J P Malone,Oliver Crowe and Gus Crowe.
Same Week: Anglo Celt Annual Dance with Black Aces packs the Town Hall with over 900 in attendance. Organising Committee: Chairman Sean McCormack, Secretary Dessie Maguire, Treasurer Eamonn McGovern. Committee: Séan Carroll, Teddy McCormack, Eileen Gilroy, Greta Boylan, Jerry McCourt and Leo Ronan.
JANUARY 2nd 1961 Cavan Urban Council announce that they are prepared to give their valuable site in the Swellan field to anyone who will set up a factory on the site which has full planning permission for industrial use. County Manager Dermot McCarthy is asked to advertise the site in West Germany but Johnny Murray is adamant that an Irish developer employing local labour should be given precedence.
Bishop of Meath Most Rev Dr Kyne is pictured with Seamus De Faoite Chairman of the Adult Dancing Class who are promoting ‘Cavan At Home’ week in the Town Hall. Bishop Kyne was attending the highlight of the week HMS Pinafore produced by Father ABC McGrath and performed by the Cavan Musical Society.
Death of Felix Kelly Derrygoss Butlersbridge whose body was found on the side of the road at 4 pm on Thursday after he went to fodder cattle in an outlying farm at Deredis. Came from a family who were all active in the struggle for Independence and retained their Republican views to the present day. Sympathy is extended to his wife and family. Funeral from Saint Aidan’s Butlersbridge to the New cemetery.
Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon on first Royal visit to Ireland since 1928 are staying over the New Year at Birr Castle with his mother the Countess of Ross. Only public appearance was at New Year’s Day service at Saint Brendan’s Protestant Church just 500 yards from the main gates of Birr Castle where 1,100 worshippers gathered from all over the midlands and over 700 gathered outside in the bitterly cold wet conditions to catch a glimpse of the Princess and her new husband. They conclude their most enjoyable Irish visit with a visit to Abbeyleix to stay with Lord Snowdon’s sister Lady De Vesci before returning to London on January9th.
January 9th 1961 Barry Fitzgerald film star and former Abbey Theatre actor and star of screen and radio dies in a Dublin Nursing Home at the age of 74. Barry won an Oscar for his portrayal of the priest in ‘Going My Way’ in which he starred with Bing Crosby.
Johnny Murray states that “if the Town Hall is not renovated shortly nobody will pay the £1 rental charge for the Hall as other venues locally are available at the same price with much better facilities”. Furthermore John points out that a condition of license of the hall is that no function be held there on Saturday nights or the eve of Church holidays and this will have to be changed to attract promoters of dances or other functions.
Father Torlac O Reilly’s ‘Crankenstein’s Krazy Missile’ draws the crowds at the ‘Cavan At Home’ week with Mel Doherty Gerry Maguire the clowns Billy and Alloy while John O Connor adds a touch of class with his beautiful tenor voice and good selections to suit all tastes and ages.. Paddy Murray is King Wungle with Charlie Moore his Attorney. Anthony Loonam is Rumple Puss while Dermot Maloney is Beedle Puss Anthony Jackson Khrushchev. Editor Joe O Hanlon with his camera man J Smith Citizen Matt Donnolly Sergeant Sean Carroll and the very amiable Gorilla Paddy McNamara. General cast included Des Lambert PJ Carroll Gerard Carroll Kenneth Reilly T McDermott J Downey Jimmy Coyle Paddy Moore Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Place T Coyle J Sheridan M Heslin K O Keeffe S Smith C Coyle Oliver Smyth Teddy Maguire C Smith Brian Allen F Smith Owen Roe O Neill Bernard Sharkey L O Neill Michael Murray Peter Galligan Eddie McCann Oliver O Donnell Greg Sheridan Martin Clarke Michael Walsh Joe Galligan Tom McNamara Joe Johnston Michael Pryce Marty McCullough Patrick Allen Norman Breslin Bernard Geoghegan Tony Dunne Michael Maguire Kevin Downey M Reilly Brian McGlashin M Smith and Pat Geoghegan. The producer and script writer was Father Torlac O Reilly in association with John Donohoe Scoutmaster while the scenery scenes were exquisitely designed and painted by James Plunkett Saint Phelim’s Place. The orchestra was Eileen Morgan piano Eamonn ‘Button’s Brady drums and the Des Jenkins Orchestra with a feature being the outstanding exhibition given by Tommy Cullivan. The Back Stage crew were Sean Leinster Paddy O Hanlon Paddy McNamara Eamonn Cooke Paddy Ronaghan and Jimmy Mulcahy.
Alfred Myles Smith Solicitor reporting from his weather station at Kevitt Castle Crossdoney reports on the rainfall for 1960 which shows rainfall of 40.60 fell on 234 rainy days. The wettest day was the 29th January when .90 of an inch fell. While the rainfall was below average the number of wet days was above the average and the only prolonged dry spell was for a period of ten days around the end of April.
Death of Michal Jackson Drumlark well known trout angler and the present holder of the Mayfly Cup at Cavan Angler’s Club where he was a founder member. He was known for his expertise in repairing fishing rods. He was employed as an official of the Circuit Court. Survived by his wife daughter son in law. Funeral from the Cathedral to Kilmore cemetery was well attended with a large representative attendance drawn from all walks of life.
:Returning to America after spending Christmas with their families are M/s Rosaleen Hyland 1 Saint Patrick’s Swellan C McNamara College View Tommy Smith Railway Road and Tommy Duignan Swellan. Accompanying them and emigrating for the first time are neighbours in Swellan Mary Molloy Betty Hyland and Dora McNamara.
‘Cavan At Home Week’ features Cavan Musical Society with a sparkling well produced Gilbert and Sullivan ‘HMS Pinafore’ which played to packed enchanted audiences in the Town Hall. Phil Cullivan was Sir Joseph Porter Danny O Kelly Cavan Post Office was Monarch of the Sea George Maloney Ralph Rackstraw Sean Bergin was Dick Deadeye Dessie Maguire was the Mate. Joe Connolly and Seamus Fox had little to say but their stage presence was stunning while Airmid O Hanlon as Josephine the captain’s daughter made a remarkable operatic debut. Celia Maloney was ‘Buttercup ‘ while the grace and delivery of Sheila McGinnity gave us a charming Hehe. Rest of the Cast Annie Brady Angela Clarke Philomena Coleman M Curley Ann Dowling K Farry M Kilcoyne Rita Kirby Mary Lovett Nita Maguire E Maloney Joan O Hanlon Evelyn O Hare M McDonald Celeste O Reilly M McCabe K McDevitt Kathleen McGinnity Nellie McIntyre M Smallhorne N Sullivan P Smith Sailors Tommy Ruddy J P Smith Jack Binchey Tommy Garvey Sean Galligan John English Michael Kitson Leo McDonald M Smith Jimmy Veale. Marines Kieran Cullivan Damien Dillon Raymond McSherry Paddy Smallhorne and Sean Lynch. Orchestra Violins Mrs Kathleen Sullivan and Miss Scanlon Double Bass T Greenan Trumpet B Cusack Triangle Jerome Casey while Maisie Magee and Father ABC McGrath were on the piano. Stage Crew Jim Scanlon M J ‘Sonny’ Magee Dr FPE Smith and Joe Duffy. The producer and Musical Director was Father ABC McGrath CC.
Death of William J ‘Billie’ Pollock a native of Coleman Road whose father was a Staff Sergeant in the old Cavan Militia. The family moved to Belfast in the early years of the 1920s. ‘Billie’ was a household name throughout the country playing with Belfast Celtic for 10 years from 1923-1933. He later finished his career with Dundalk in the League of Ireland. He was also an outstanding hockey player being a member of the Belmont and Ulster Junior team. He is survived by his wife two sons three daughters two brothers David Pollock Newry and Arthur Pollock Australia.
Feast of the Circumcision in the Cathedral with Bishop Quinn presiding Father Joe Dolan celebrant deacon Father Felim McGovern and sub deacon Father PJ McManus with the Cathedral Choir and Father AB McGrath rendering the Sacred Music. Father Patrick J Gargan was MC. The Bishop Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn said the 8 am Mass while Father PJ Gargan said the 11:30 Mass.
Death of Margaret Sheridan 77 Upper Main Street at an advanced age. Her late husband Patrick was a native of the Urney Ballinagh area. The family were extremely popular and highly respected. Funeral from Saint Phelim’s Church Ballinagh to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/W J P Mansfield and P Flynn.
‘The Old Mill Bar’ and Castleblayney draw in darts thriller at the ‘Old Mill’ and proprietor Andy Galligan announces that they will host a team from Killeshandra on Friday night.
British Legion meeting of all members in the Hut Farnham Street on Wednesday night.
Private Edward McEvoy aged 19 son of Edward and Mrs McEvoy College Street and member of the 34th Infantry Battalion and former member of Mid Cavan FCA who joined the Army in 1958 and Private Pat Kinsella aged 18 son of Edward and Elizabeth Kinsella from Tullac Mongan who is a member of the Army since 1959 and former member of Mid Cavan FCA is also flying out to the Congo for peace keeping duties with the United Nations.
January 16th 1961 John McGinnity Travel Agent who recently acquired the old established adjoining premises of Heslin’s is advertising New York from £108-19-0 return by Aer Lingus Shamrock jet. Phone Cavan 40.
‘The Royal Showband’ are appearing at the Cloudland Rooskey this Sunday dancing 9-1 and admission 5/-.
Donie Collins from Limerick will supply the music at the 2nd annual Post Office dance in the Town Hall dancing 8-12 and admission is 7/6.
Rev J George Simms MA (Trinity College) gives a lecture in the Technical School entitled ‘The Ireland of Dean Swift’ with Father Joe Dolan Adm Cavan presiding under the auspices of Cavan Adult Dancing Class.
‘Cavan at Home Week ‘concludes-stars of the show include Sean Woods (Accordion),Ken Browne (Singer),Brian Coleman (Recitations),Brian McGlashin and Sarsfield Donohoe (Hornpipes),Jackie Fitzpatrick (Violin selection) and the famous Gauthier School of Dancing. ’What’s My Line’ ? was compeered by Bill Henry and on the panel were Phil Cullivan Betty Hickey Bill Galvin and Jack Binchey. To round off the night there was a most enjoyable sketch based on Ceili House written by Jimmy McEntee and produced by Bill O Hanlon.
Harry Dawson is made another presentation by Saint Barnabas Hospital New York where he has worked for the last 21 years never missing a day through illness or any other cause. Harry who is a native of Keadue Lodge Cathedral Road is President of the Bronx branch of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association.
Sympathy is extended to Paddy Donlon ex GNR on the death of his brother Thomas Donlon in Claremorris county Mayo. He was brother of Bridgie Katie and Margaret Donlon all resident in Saint Patrick’s Swellan and Mrs Eames Mullingar.
Fair was of small proportions with rising prices for all types of livestock. Yearlings were fetching £22-£28 1 //2 year olds £30-£35 2 year old £35-40 and three year olds £42-£50. Working horses were making £45-50 colts and fillies £40-£42 knackers £30-£50 ponies £25-£35 bonhams £9-£12 per pair.
January 23rd 1961:Continued pressure for new Cavan General Hospital from Cavan County Council led by Sean Lee and John P McKiernan (Corlesmore). County Manager Dermot McCarthy points out in exasperation that he has been campaigning for a new hospital to replace the dilapidated Cavan Surgical Hospital for over fourteen years and has been fobbed off by Ministers for Health from both sides. In paying tribute to Surgeon Paddy Maloney and his staff Dermot McCarthy says that their work for the people of Cavan is heroic and of the highest standard any where in the world. It was decided to send yet another deputation to consult with the present Minister for Health.
Cavan Rugby XV to play NIFC in Belfast H Neill Derek Morris K McKay L Shakelton M Brennan Norman Cinnamond T Black D Harrison Phil Cullivan J McMyler AN Whitehead Gerry Maloney Norman Moore M Tolan and J Hand.
Death of Bernard Caffrey at his residence Killynebber. Native of the Ballyjamesduff area, he was an official of Cavan Post Office for many years. He is survived by his wife four daughters and three sons one of whom Seamus is the popular proprietor of Cavan’s ‘White Star’. His colleagues in the Post Office formed a Guard of Honour at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial in Killygarry cemetery.
Death of Alice Eaton at Great Northern Terrace in Lincoln England. She was a native of Emmett Place and emigrated some years ago. She is survived by her husband and family. Funeral in Lincoln.
Matron of Saint Phelim’s Hospital returns thanks to the cast of Cavan CBSI who recently staged their award winning ‘Crankenstein’s Krazy Missile’ . Particular mention is made of the Producer Father Torlac O Reilly John O Connor and Gerry Maguire who spared no time or effort in staging this wonderful treat for the patients and staff.
The ‘Old Mill Bar’ prove too good for Killeshandra in darts match staged in the ‘Old Mill Bar’
Death of Mary Brady Drumhurk Butlersbridge. Predeceased by her husband Hugh some years ago. She was mother of Father PJ Brady Saint Saviour’s Glasgow. Funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge to the adjoining cemetery.
January 30th 1961:Inauguration of John F Kennedy as the 35th President of the USA and Commander in Chief of the American Armed Forces on a raised platform on the steps of the Capitol in Washington. The oath was administered by Chief Justice Earl Warren. Forty three year old Kennedy became the first Catholic ever to attain the office of President of the United States. In his inaugural speech he appealed to Russia to join the USA in a mutual effort to end the arms race and promised to increase the struggle for equality and fairness at home and abroad promising immediate attention for the poor hungry and oppressed vulnerable people of the world. Lyndon B Johnston was sworn in as Vice President and was the first to offer President Kennedy his congratulations and support. Earlier at 9 o clock John F and his family and entourage attended Mass in Holy Trinity Church in the Georgetown suburb of Washington.
Dr Michael Anthony Ramsey Archbishop of York is appointed the new and 100th Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of All England. Dr Ramsey is married but has no family.
Lourdes Invalid Committee formed in Nellie Gargan’s kitchen ‘The Ritz Bar’ Church Street Cavan. Chairman PV Flynn Secretaries Peggy Willock and Mary Bannon Treasurer Nellie Gargan Spiritual Director Father PJ McManus and Medical Officer Dr Patrick Watters. It was announced that the committee have booked four places on the Oblate Pilgrimage and a collection of the town will be taken up in due course.
Death of Agnes Murray 2 Saint Aidan’s Terrace Cavan at an untimely early age. She was extremely well known and highly respected known for her great acts of charity and hospitality. She was wife of the well known Tommy ‘Ash’ Murray a member of the outdoor staff of Cavan UDC. Survived by her husband brothers sisters and other relatives. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Dr McQuaid’s Prize at Cavan Bridge Club is won by N/S George Maloney and George Fairbrother E/.W Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold.
Pogue’s residential farm at Poles is sold for £1,065 with John C Brady Belturbet Auctioneer.
Helen Johnstone and Hugh Logan (Farnham ) win old time waltz competition in Town Hall. Adjudicator was Ken Browne and his Band. The competition was sponsored by Cavan Dog and Gun Club.
Seamus De Faoite’s Cumann Rinnce and Cabhan meet every Monday from 7:30 to 11 in McCusker’s Hall with the opening hour devoted to speaking the Irish language.
February 4th 1961:Lieutenant Brian Corr (Farnham Street) is among the 4 dead in Shannon Air Crash. The plane an Aer Corps Dove was on a training mission and was approaching the main runway at Shannon Airport when it dipped crashed into a hilltop and came to settle among trees at about 7:30 last Friday morning. Lt Brian Corr aged 26 was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Barney Corr Dental Surgeon Farnham Street. Educated at the De La Salle School and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan, he received his commission four years ago. He is survived by his parents and one brother Felim who is studying Chartered Accountancy. He was nephew of Father Larry Corr PP Kill. Lt Donal Brady aged 22 Griffith Avenue Whitehall Geoffrey C O Donoghue aged 19 Abbeyfeale and Patrick V Wall aged 18 Clontarf two trainee air control officers were also killed on impact. Captain James Liddy aged 37 the pilot of the stricken plane was removed with injuries to Ennis County Hospital and is making satisfactory recovery. President Eamonn De Velera and Taoiseach Sean Lemass led the nation in mourning the death of these brave service men at the Military Church of the Sacred Heart Arbour Hill where Rev S Noonan SJ was the chief celebrant with the coffins draped in the tricolour and sword and hat on top of the coffin. The Army Number 1 Band under Cmdt JG Doherty played the sacred music. Among the packed distinguished attendance was Frank Aikan Minister for Foreign Affairs Erskine Childers Minister for Transport and Power and Minister for Defence Frank Boland . The Army was represented by Major General S Collins Powell Chief of Staff. The Bishop of Kilmore Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn and the Vicar General of the Diocese Monsignor D F Fitzpatrick PP VG Cootehill were among the many distinguished attendance at the funeral of Lt Corr at Killygarry cemetery where ten pall bearers from the Aer Corps carried the coffin to his final resting place with a huge Army Guard of Honour standing to attention with reversed bayonets. The Band of the Curragh Training Camps provided the solemn music and sounded the Last Post. There was a huge array of beautiful floral bouquets. The last prayers were recited by Father Joe Dolan Adm assisted by Father PJ Gargan CC Rev P McCabe CF and Rev TD Fegan CF Army Chaplains. .The chief mourners were Mary Corr widow Barney and Mrs Corr parents and brother Felim Corr and Mrs O Mahoney mother in law. The general attendance at Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry included Paddy Smith Minister for Agriculture.
Same Week: Dr MA Cooney retires as County MOH. Presentation to Dr and Mrs Cooney by Dr Darragh Smith on behalf of his colleagues in the medical profession..
‘Practical Nurse of the Year’ award for Alice Elliott (Jnr) Church Street at Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Father F McDonagh SJ Chaplain to the Hospital presented the sward to Alice who was judged ‘best practical nurse of the year’. She is daughter of Paddy and Alice Elliott Building Contractors 57 Church Street Cavan.
Billy Boyle who stated his career with CIE in Cavan and served in Mullingar and Limerick is appointed CIE Area Operating Chief for the South East.
Bridge N/S Kathy Brady and Maggie Hickey E/W Dermot Morgan and Surgeon Paddy Maloney.
Father Frank McKiernan will lecture on ‘Cavan and ‘The Stuarts’ at Cavan Technical School with Seamus Gilheaney presiding under the auspices of Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan.
Father Bob McCabe will give this week’s recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Farnham Hotel and next week John McGinley Town Clerk will give the Recital..
First ordination at White Father’s Blacklion as Bishop Quinn ordains Seamus Browne Rockchapel who was one of a class of ten educated in the College with nine others being ordained in Scotland.
Cavan Ladies Golf Club President Dorie Smith Captain Airmid O Hanlon Secretary Maisie Magee Treasurer Mollie Finegan and Match Secretary Margaret English.
TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board of the GAA at their Annual Convention in the Court House welcomes the £4,000 being their share of gate receipts for Cavan’s great run to the Final of the National League but deplores the greed of Croke Park in taking far too much out of the gate for the Final as expenses incurred in staging the Down Cavan Final. Treasure Paddy Donohoe as usual has a detailed statement which reads Gate amounted to £7.057-17-9 wages for stile men and stewards £379 rent £1,030 cost of taxi to lodge money from gate in Bank £1-10-0 both Cavan and Down were rewarded with a total sum of £2,706-19-6 each. Jack McConnell points out that Croke Park got the rent on the double as presumably Down were charged the same expenses which was a scandal.
Loreto College Cavan defeat Saint Louis Convent Monaghan in the Gael Linn Cavan Monaghan Irish debating finals in Loreto College who were represented by Nora Harkin Patsy Duffy Rosaleen McFadden all from Donegal and Joan Reid from Longford.
Margaret Reilly the Billis Cavan after a period of one year’s probation is appointed to the whole time permanent pensionable position as ward’s maid Cavan Surgical Hospital.
February 11th 1961:Uproar at Cavan UDC as the Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick refuses a full debate on the controversial appointment of Sean Young as Rates and Rent Collector Cavan Urban area in an order issued by the Manager Dermot McCarthy. Both John Murray and Johnny O Rourke label the appointment as a public scandal as Benny Cullen apparently was promised the job and was going through the final process of ratification when the nomination of Sean Young was received and later ratified. Johnny Murray produced a signed petition of 437 ratepayers and tenants supporting Benny Cullen and calling on the Council to ratify his appointment as Collector to replace Hugh P McEntee also from Saint Phelim’s Place. The County Manager said that there was an interview process involved and as far as he knew there were about fourteen applications and Sean Young was nominated from this process with the interview board totally impartial and some of the members from as far away as Carlow. Benny Cafferty said that he had a certain amount of sympathy for Benny Cullen whose family had an illustrious record of service to Cavan Town Hall as Caretakers. Benny concluded by saying that he had seen and read the letter confirming Benny Cullen s the new Rate/ Rent Collector. As there was no solution to the problem and as Johnny Murray and Johnny O Rourke asked for this ‘political’ appointment to be reversed Tom Fitzpatrick adjourned the meeting.
Butlersbridge GFC 1961 Chairman Tommy Browne Vice Chairman Mickey Brady Joint Treasurers Paddy Reilly and Brendan Farrell Secretary Gerard Farrell. Committee Terry Smith Paddy McPhillips Paddy McGowan Sean O Hare Norby Fitzpatrick Tommy Myles Sean Browne Terence Reilly Mel Keaveney and Ken Browne. Mel Keaveney was appointed Representative to Cavan County Board.
Gabriel Kelly Jim McDonnell and James Brady are the three Cavan representatives on the Ulster team to play Leinster in the semi final of the Railway Cup.
Death of Julia Brady Drumbo . She was a very well known highly respected resident. Sympathy is extended to her family. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Cullies cemetery.
Death of John Hicks College Street at his residence. Employed by McCarren’s for many years . Survived by his wife sister relatives and friends. Father AB McGrath officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery. Survived by his wife Ellen and family.
Death of Annie Maguire Drumelis at Our Lady’s Hospital Navan county Meath. She was mother of Hugh Ground’s man County Cavan Golf Club and was highly respected over a wide area. Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W George Maloney and George Fairbrother.
Cavan rugby team to play Malone away on Saturday. J Hand, Brennan Phil Cullivan, Derek Morris, Norman Cinnamond, George Maloney, McKay K Shakelton Norman Moore N Breen, D Harison B Neill Richard Black J Dooley and AN Other.
‘Commercial Bar’ Bridge Street proprietor Pat Donohoe draw 6-6 with ‘The Yukon Bar’ Belturbet in a thrilling darts encounter in Belturbet. The return leg will take place in the ‘Commercial Bar’ on Monday 13th February.
February 18th 1961:Last social in Temperance Hall as the CYMS vacate their premises in very controversial circumstances. Committee (pictured) Larry Clarke (Treasurer) Frank Fitzpatrick Father PJ Gargan, Joe O Rourke Tommy Connolly (Vice Chairman).Back Row: Michael Breslin (senior),Paddy O Reilly Eddie McEneaney (Secretary),Jimmy Finlay Tommy McPhillips Hughie Smith Peter Mullen Tom McCusker Matty Corcoran and Jimmy Brennan. The following week all work was stopped on the demolition as underground caves are found beneath the floor boards. Site is preserved for posterity-a wall now stands where this building once stood. The famous Temperance Hall where the CYMS held their weekly whist drives was originally part of Saint Augustine’s Seminary later it was taken over by the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association who in turn transferred it to the Old Catholic Club in 1920. In 1936 the Catholic Club amalgamated to become Cavan CYMS. It was the robbing facility for Cardinals Archbishops and clergy for all big events in the Cathedral .The manner in which this eviction occurred caused a deep rift between the members of Cavan CYMS and the local clergy who presumed that the Club would just fold up as a result of being made homeless. The members were made of sterner stuff and eventually were accommodated in the British Legion Hall. It is on this old ‘Hut’ site that the magnificent Cavan CYMS 2012 is built as a monument to men of integrity zeal and tenacity who never ‘threw in the towel’.
Same Week Russian satellite on way to Venus
Saint Patrick’s College fail to impress despite trouncing Saint McCartan’s Monaghan 2-6 to nil in the semi final of the McRory Cup played in ideal conditions in Breffni Park. Splendid defence and excellent midfield the forwards squandered chance after chance and should have chalked up a ‘cricket score’. They will have to improve considerably if they hope to beat the winners of the second semi final between Saint Patrick’s Armagh and Saint Eunan’s Letterkenny. Team Cathal Toal Thomas Young Jimmy Stafford Peter Pritchard Phil Brady Captain Philip McMenamin Frank Farrelly Ray Carolan C Flynn Tom Sheridan Brian Kennedy Tommy Monahan Sean T O Reilly and Brian Boylan.
Death of the legendary Eugene Cullivan shoemaker and craftsman Upper Main Street. He was a well known highly respected member of an old distinguished Cavan family. Like most shoemakers of the era Eugene walked with a slight limp. He was quiet decent hardworking and very reliable and loyal to his thousands of customers. Worked all hours of the day and night and was particularly busy at Christmas Easter and other public and family occasions. He was an outstanding Gael and was a weekly visitor to Breffni Park. Life long member of the Cathedral Confraternity he was a daily communicant at Mass in the Cathedral. Survived by his brothers sisters and other relatives. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies was large and representative reflecting the popularity of Eugene and the Cullivan family in the community.
February 25th 1961:Death of Betty Gannon 37 Main Street (Eleanor Fay’s) at Our Lady’s Nursing Home Edgeworthstown. She was a .famous dancing and drill teacher well known in the West and North Midlands where she taught in many of the schools and institutions. Among her star pupils was Siobhan McKenna whom she taught when teaching in Saint Louis Kiltimagh county Mayo. Strict disciplinarian, she was known for her excellence and attention to detail and expected the same high standards from her pupils. At all of the schools she taught she produced operas and concerts which were beautifully dressed and splendidly coordinated. Betty had a great intellect and striking personality holding conservative views. She was brother of the well known Jesuit theologian the late Father PJ Gannon Milltown Park Dublin and sister of ‘Bobbie’ O Hanlon wife of John F former Managing Director of the Anglo Celt. Her brother JP ‘Brookvale ‘ was Chief Accountant Cavan County Council. She was youngest daughter of John Gannon JP Accountant Cavan County Council Erskine House Cavan.She was an aunt of Joan Willie and Edward O Hanlon Anglo Celt Maureen Dunne Dalkey and K Gannon Stradone..
Same Week: ‘Aiden of Kilykeen’ thirteen year old Irish Wolfhound bitch bred by Tony Doyle wins 5 premier Irish Wolfhound award at Crufts Dog Show in London. He beat the famous ‘Rory of Ballygran’ mascot of the Irish Guards. The dog is now owned by Jennifer Townson of Maidenhead in England.
Maria Looney clerk in Cavan Post Office for the last number of years is made two presentations on the occasion of her transfer on promotion to Cahirciveen county Kerry. She was the recipient of presentation from her colleagues in Cavan Post Office and later at a social in the Breifne Café she was the recipient of another presentation from her friends in Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan of which she was an outstanding active member.
Cavan Bridge N/S Miss McEneaney and Miss Kelly E/W Mr and Mrs Carthy.
‘Commercial Bar’ Bridge Street and ‘Yukon Bar’ Belturbet draw 2-2 in return dart’s thriller in Bridge Street.
Excellent farm prices continue at Cavan Fair with three year old cows fetching £55-£62-10 each springers £55-63 colts and fillies £36-£42-10-0 ponies £30-£35 sheep in lambs £6 each and bonhams £8-£12 per pair.
“For good quality electrical appliances and repairs call to Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone Cavan 88.
Star of screen stage and radio Milo O Shea will be the Adjudicator at the forthcoming Cavan Drama Festival in the Town Hall..
JJ McGinley Town Clerk passes his final examination in the Institute of Chartered Secretaries Association of Ireland and the United Kingdom. Part time or full time course JJ studied four to five nights per week. Subjects included Company :Law Mercantile Law Accountancy English and Secretarial principles.
Brendan Behan pictured on the front page with Cait O Connor Dublin well known Ballad Singer and Harpist and Dr Brian J Galligan Chairman of Cavan branch CCE promoters of the very successful concert in the Town Hall at which Brendan author of ‘The Borstal Boy’ and ‘the Quare Fella’ sang some well known ballads. Leo Rowsome famous Irish Uileann piper the McCoy School of Dancing Belfast Sean O Riada Michael Quigley Margaret O Reilly ballad singer from Lough Gown Kieran Kelly on the accordion Cait O Connor ballad singer and harpist were some of the other acts appearing on the star studded bill. The MC was Brian Coleman who kept the show moving in a most pleasant and entertaining manner.
Death of George Leddy 49 College Street Post Office official for many years. Well known and highly respected over a wide area. He was an active member of the Holy Family Confraternity in the Cathedral and served as an officer of both the old Catholic Club and the CYMS. He is survived by his sons daughters two of whom are nuns brothers sisters relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Potahee cemetery.
Jean Mackeral daughter of Robert and Mrs Mackeral Cathedral Road wins 1st Prize in Scripture examination at Cavan Presbyterian Church.
Death of Bartley Harten Carnagh Loughduff . Survived by his wife and family. Funeral from Mullahoran Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Agnes Hedgeley nee Flood Bridge Street who is married to Alan Hedgeley Editor of the Manchester Evening Guardian is entertained to dinner by the British Ambassador to France Sir Pierson Dixon and later the party enjoyed a conducted tour of Paris.
March 4th 1961 Matthew Smith Farmer Drumcrave is fatally injured when he falls of his bicycle on his way back from shopping in Cavan. Among those giving evidence were Kieran McCabe who said that he was playing in Matthew Smith’s field with his brother and sister when he spotted Smith about 100 yards away remounting his bicycle and soon afterwards heard a loud bang and later discovered that Matthew Smith had fallen off his bicycle. Jimmy Meehan Taxi Driver Cavan gave evidence of being on the way to Drumcrave School when he came across the injured man lying in the middle of the road with a deep gash over his right eye. He took him to the side of the road and called to McCabe’s to call Father PJ Gargan and Dr Jack Sullivan who gave evidence that the dead man died soon after falling from the bicycle, death was due to shock and hemorrhaging caused by a heavy fall from the bicycle. He had a deep gash over his right eye and was dead about thirty minutes when he examined him at 3:30. Bernard Lynch gave evidence of seeing Matthew Smith and later Jimmy Meehan on the road and there was no further traffic during the time he was working in his field. John Kennedy Fagan’s foreman of the Jury joined Superintendent McCague and Paddy Cusack Coroner in sympathizing with the brothers sisters and other relatives and friends of the dead man. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh are to meet Pope John XXIII at the end of their state visit to Italy. As Princess Elizabeth she met Pope Pius XII in 1951 with her new husband the Duke of Edinburgh. King George V met the Pope in 1923 while King Edward VII met the Pope in 1903.
Cavan Angler’s Club 1961 Chairman Michael J Smith Secretary Sean Young Assistant Secretary Norman Cinnamond Treasurer Johnny Donohoe. Committee Father Malachy Byrne now CC in Laragh Dr BT Cullen M/S Vincent Bartley Tommy Donohoe Onslow Bredin Tom McConville John Smith Charlie Leddy and Brendan Coulter. The outgoing Chairman Father Malachy Byrne said that the boat building class was in session at Cavan Technical School under Finian O Callaghan and that the Club were assisting Cavan Tourist Association in promoting fishing to the tourists particularly in the UK. The Club were in credit to the tune of £23-15-9 announced the hard working Treasurer Tommy Donohoe.
Saint Patrick’s College beat Saint Mary’s Dundalk 8-4 to 0-1 in the first round Ulster Junior Rannafast Cup in absolutely appalling conditions at the new pitch at the College complex. Paddy Lyons 2-0 Michael Fagan 2-0 Niall Brady 2-0 Joe Leydon 1-1 D Comey 1-1 and Philip Fitzsimmons 0-2. Saint Pat’s led by 6-2 to 0-1 at the interval with A O Reilly scoring Dundalk’s only point of the game.
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Cavan under the auspices of Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan will be led by a colour party from Cavan FCA who will assemble opposite the Courthouse. Well known local steward Tommy Reilly ‘The Regal’ is parade marshal while after the parade Irish dancing competitions will take place in both the Protestant Hall and Town Hall.
Death of Rosemary Wynne Teffia Park Longford a member of the well known Republican Family Brady’s Cavan House. She was area Captain Cumann Na Mbhan and sister of Patrick and the late Edward Cavan House. The house was raided by the RIC and Cavan Militia as it was a well known safe house for Republican’s on the run. Funeral from Saint Mel’s Cathedral to Ballymacormac cemetery.
:CYMS Whist Winners Town Hall. Top score Susan Smith Tullyvin (£50),1st lady Mrs J Sheridan Cavan,2nd Lady Mrs Jerome Casey Cavan,3rd Mary Daly Cootehill,4th Kathleen Andrews Milltown,5th Mary Lovett Cavan:1st Gent P Traynor Killaney Carrickmacros,2nd Gent Dr F Burke Cavan,3rd James Kane Carrickmacross,4th Patrick Rawe Dundalk and 5thThomas McBride Carrickmacross.
Same Week; Death of Michael Burns 6 Mons Terrace. Veteran of World War 1. Well known over a wide area he was extremely popular. Survived by his wife sons daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killeshandra.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Gwen Arnold and Owen McGovern NT E/W AG Hunt and Joan O Hanlon.
‘The Visitation’ Medical Missionaries promotional film is showing on Sunday at 8:30 and 3:30 pm in the Town Hall Cavan
The recital at Cavan’s Gramophone Society was given by Father AB McGrath and next week the recital will be given by Maeve McDonald.
County Cavan Darts League now forming entry forms and particulars from John McDowell Secretary ‘Old Mill Bar’.
March 11th 1961:Death of Edward O Reilly 41 College Street in the Surgical Hospital just two months after he was involved in a serious road accident just outside Crosskeys as he made his way from Ballyjamesduff on the wet slippery Road crossing a ditch and ending up in a nearby field on Christmas Eve. His daughter Marie and Surgeon Paddy Maloney gave evidence that death was due to kidney failure brought on by pneumonia as a result of injuries received in a car crash on Christmas Eve 1960. John P Kennedy Fegan’s the Foreman of the Jury joined with Superintendent McCague and Paddy Cusack Coroner in sympathising with the relatives and friends of the deceased. . He was a very well known truck driver with ‘ESSO’. Predeceased by his wife Anne he is survived by his sons daughters brothers and sisters. Father P J Gargan officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies Cemetery.
Father Charles Travers MA Saint Patrick’s College will lecture this week on the ‘Ireland of 1860’ at the lectures sponsored by Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan in the Technical School Cavan.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E;W Mrs Orr and Mr Galbrath.
Work stops on the ill fated Temperance Hall at the Presbytery recently vacated in controversial circumstances by Cavan CYMS . The experts at the National Museum were alerted by local well known highly respected Dr Philip O Connell but indicated that they had no interest in examining the intricate caves and tunnels that ran under the building to the Gallows Hill. Later a wall was built to replace the famous Temperance Hall.
Saint Patrick’s College are seeking their 6th McRory Cup when they play Saint Eunan’s Letterkenny who are appearing in their 3rd McRory Cup Final without success to date. The venue is Irvinstown county Fermanagh with Percy McCooey Monaghan referee.
Surgeon BT Cullen lands the fish of the season on a Connemara Black fly in Lough Sheelin. The beautiful brown trout weighing 7 ½ lbs was landed in the presence of his gilly Paddy Murphy..
Death of John Neary 3 Vernon Gardens Clontarf after a short illness. Born in Beleek county Fermanagh in 1891 he was educated at Drumcrave and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan .He lost his sight at the age of sixteen and the rest of his life was devoted to the service of the blind. He was founder member of the National Council for the Blind in 1921 and was the first secretary of the organisation. Introduced the first Braille magazine and introduced Braille printing to Ireland after meeting world famous Dr Helen Keller in New York. Current President of Saint Patrick’s College Cavan PPU. His parents were Butchers in Town Hall Street where he was a great friend of the legendary Peter Paul Brady who was also afflicted with blindness and toured the country raising funds for the newly formed NCBI. John was a past president of the Dublin Esperanto Club. Survived by his wife Lillian sons Michael and John daughters Frances and Lily brothers James and John sister Rose. Funeral took place to Glasnevin cemetery.
Ulster GAA Convention in the Courthouse is addressed by Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn Bishop of Kilmore.
March 18th 1961 Phil Brady from Legway Bridge captain of the Saint Patrick’s College McRory Cup team is pictured receiving the trophy from Rev Brother GC O Doherty Abbey CBS Newry and Secretary Ulster College’s Board after Saint Pat’s had comprehensively beaten Saint Eunan’s College Letterkenny to record their sixth success in the competition. Cool long kicking defenders towering and industrious midfield eager and methodical forwards won the day for Saint Pats who ran out winners by 1-13 to 0-4 for Saint Eunan’s Letterkenny who showed only flashes of their true form in the third quarter when Cavan took their foot off the accelerator only to regain dominance and run out easy winners. Brian McElhenny ‘the will of the wisp’ Cavan forward settled his team mates with an opportunistic goal in the 16th minute and from there to the end Cavan were never extended. Man of the Match was the towering Ray Carolan who got great support at midfield from his partner Charlie Flynn. Jimmy Stafford was superb at full back receiving blanket cover from his wing men Thomas Young and Peter Pritchard. Philip McMenamin was brilliant at centre half back blotting out the threat from Eunan’s star man Tony McDevitt and was ably assisted by the captain Phil Brady and Frank Farrelly. Patrick McNamee took the place of the injured Pat Gaffney and in the reshuffle was placed on the edge of the square where he wrought havoc with his towering height breaking down balls to his flying forward colleagues Tom Sheridan Brian Kennedy Brian McElhenny Brian Boylan and Tommy Monahan who were on ‘song’ all afternoon. Cathal Toal inspired confidence all afternoon and he was soundness personified in the Saint Pat’s goal. Team Cathal Toal Thomas Young Jimmy Stafford Phil Brady Philip McMcmenamin Frank Farrelly Charlie Flynn Ray Carolan Tom Sheridan Brian Kennedy Brian Boylan Brian McElhenny Paddy McNamee and Tommy Monahan.
Death of Maria Elliott at the residence of her niece Mrs James Dawson Keadue Lodge . Extremely popular she had a host of friends in Cavan and was a leading exhibitor at Cavan Show for many years. Her husband the late John Elliott was Station Master at Cavan Station for many years. The funeral from Cavan Presbyterian Church was large and representative reflecting the deep regard her family were held in Cavan and surrounding areas.
Cavan Angler’s Club 1st competition of the season was held in Laragh where Chairman of the Club Father JM Byrne is a most popular curate having served in Cavan for many years Winner was Sean Brady Tullyco 2nd Sean Young Cavan and 3rd Andy McEntee Cavan.
Maeve McDonald gives the recital at well attended and appreciative Cavan Gramophone Society with Angela Clarke giving the recital next week.
Fair demand good with adequate stocks. Yearling stores £30-£35 two year old £45-£52 three year old £55-£65 colts and fillies £42-10-£47-10-0 working horses £45-£50 donkeys £8-£12 and knackers £50-£60 each.
Outstanding success by Surgeon PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt as they win the prestigious Dr BT Cullen Cup at County Cavan Bridge Club. Forty six pairs from Dublin Drogheda Dundalk Navan Kells Longford Virginia and Armagh competed. The trophy was presented to the two winners by Dr BT and Maura Cullen while the Mitchell Cup was won by N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Maureen McDonald E/W Rev Father McGovern Newry and Michael Harding Cavan.
March 25th 1961 Well known local historian Father Charles Travers gives the lecture at Cavan Technical School entitled ‘Ireland of the 1860s’ sponsored by Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan, Michael Harding presided.
Church and State gather in Saint Patrick’s and Saint Colman’s Cathedral in Armagh to celebrate the 1,500th Anniversary since the death of the National Apostle Saint Patrick. The solemn pontifical Mass was celebrated by the Papal Legate Cardinal McIntyre of Los Angles assisted by Cardinal John Dalton Primate of All Ireland Cardinal Godfrey Bishop of Westminster and Primate of England and Wales and Cardinal Cushing Archbishop of Boston. In attendance in this patrician year were President De Velera Taoiseach Sean Lemass members of the diplomatic corps forty three bishops and archbishops including Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn representing the Diocese of Kilmore.
Cavan rugby team to play Dungannon in the Royal School field. J Hand R Black Norman Cinnamond J McMyler Derek Morris B Wall C Shakelton GV Maloney D Harrison Phil Cullivan Norman Moore N Breen K McKay B Rafferty B Comiskey and C Comiskey.
Kilmore soccer team easily account for Redhills in the latter’s ground on Saint Patrick’s Day winning a thrilling encounter 4-0. Ken Morris 2 Derek Morris and Jim Lyndsey were on target for the visitors.
Saint Patrick’s College bidding for their 1at Hogan Cup win play the Champions Saint Jarlath’s Tuam in the All Ireland Semi Final at Pearse Park Longford on Sunday. Saint Jarlath’s have match winners in Mayo minor stars John Morley and Gerry Prendergast while Saint Pat’s are weakened by the continuing absence of Pat Gaffney knee injury and flying wing forward star who is a late defection from the line up that defeated Saint Eunan’s Letterkenny in the McRory Cup Final.
Huge attendances at all Masses in the Cathedral for the feast of our National Apostle eight o clock Father Sean Reilly Saint Patrick’s College ten Children’s Mass Father AB McGrath. Joe Dolan Adm was the celebrant of the Solemn High Mass at 11:30 am with Fathers James Carroll deacon PJ McManus sub deacon and Father Patrick J Gargan mc
Pike fishing competition at Bakersbridge sponsored by Cavan District Tourist Association 1st PJ Reilly Portaliffe 8 lbs 4 ozs 2nd Mick Crosby Bridge Street 4 lbs 8 ozs 3rd Mick Finegan 4 lbs 4 ozs. There was over fifty competitors.
This week’s lecture in the Technical School will be given by well known GAA writer Padraic Purcell entitled ‘The History of the GAA’
Leslie Mullen Danesfort fishing at Rann catches a specimen trout weighing 3lbs 14 ozs at the same spot he hooked and landed the record 9 lbs 3 oz trout last year. He was spinning using a Blue Devon.
Sligo Drama Circle capture the premier award at the 17th Cavan Drama Festival with their production of ‘To Live in Peace’ wins the Dr Patrick Lyons Perpetual trophy. Best producer was Sligo’s Joe Flood while Paddy Dooney formerly Cavan players captured the best actor award for Sligo. Vera Walls Rush CYMS won the award for best actress.
Death of John Martin Farnham Hotel and native of Redhills at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He was one of Cavan’s best loved characters and served in the Farnham with the Tully family for many years as Night Porter. He had an outstanding tenor voice and could always be relied on for a couple of well delivered numbers in a sing song. During the Emergency he was assistant group leader Cavan LDF. Outstanding golfer he won many of the prizes at County Cavan Golf Club and was a member there for many years. Survived by his brothers uncles and a large circle of friends. Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery.
Death of John ‘Jack’ Sheridan Drumelis. He was a farm labourer and was extremely well known and highly popular in the Farnham area where he enjoyed fishing in the nearby River Erne and was an excellent skittles player. Survived by his brothers sisters and large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Austin Brady Publican Ballyhaise buys the seventy acre residential farm of Archie Shiels Ardamagh Ballyhaise for a consideration of £2.500 with PJ O Reilly Milltown Auctioneer.
April 1st 1961:Saint Pat’s Cavan hammered by Saint Jarlath’s Tuam in the Hogan Cup semi final 5-9 to 1-8 at Longford’s Pearse Park. Conceding a soft goal in the opening seconds Saint Pat’s were six points down after only six minutes but fought back to put a respectable face on the score with the Saint Jarlath’s Tuam attack rampant and running rings around a poor sedentary Cavan defence who conceded three more goals in the second quarter to leave Jarlath’s leading by 4-6 to 1-1 at half time -the Cavan goal again scored by Ballyconnell poacher supreme Brian McElhenny. Joe Leydon came on for a strangely lack lustre John T O Reilly in the second half and steadied up the Saint Pat’s team. John Morley and Robbie O Connell lorded it at midfield against the young inexperienced Charlie Flynn and Ray Carolan supplying their forwards with ample supply to continually torture the tottering Cavan defence.
Mary Shanaghy eldest daughter of Stephen Lisdarn and Cavan Post Office is conferred with her SRN in London.
The Easter Vigil this year will take place at 10:45 pm while the Holy Thursday Evening Mass followed by the procession to the altar of repose will take place at 7 o clock.
April 8th 1961:Death of Packy Cullen (43) (weigh master and caretaker of Cavan Town Hall) after a long illness. He was a founder member of Cavan Fire Brigade and attended at the Convent Fire of 1943 when thirty four children and one adult lost their lives. His parents were also caretakers of the Town Hall and Packy was also engaged in farming and dairying. He was chief steward at the pictures in Cavan Town Hall shown by Ned McKiernan. Coffin borne on the Fire Brigade engine to his final resting place in Killygarry. He is survived by his wife May sons John Brian Dennis Jim and daughter Marie.
Child for every day of the year as 365 children are confirmed at Cavan Cathedral by the Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn.
April 15th 1961:Yuri Gagarin 27 year old Russian Army Major is the first man in space after being fired by a Russian rocket to circle the earth once at a speed of 18,000 MPH in his 4 ½ ton space ship named ‘Vostoch’. He stayed in Space a total of 89 minutes reaching an altitude of between 108-187 miles above the earth’s surface before landing safely in Western Russia. John F Kennedy and Harold Macmillan of Britain are among the first to offer congratulations to the Russian Government as Yuri is hailed as the ‘New Columbus’ as the dream becomes a reality. The Russians announce a little prematurely that their next aim is to put a man in orbit around the moon.
Corlurgan National School is at last reopened by Bishop Quinn after it was burnt to the ground in 1956. Pictured are Paddy Doherty Contractor Mrs E Crotty NT Bishop Austin Quinn Lily O Reilly Principal . Mass was later celebrated in one of the new classrooms by Father AB McGrath assisted by Fathers PJ Gargan PJ McManus and Father Joe Dolan Adm. The new two classroom state of the art school cost £16,000 tor erect.
Same week: Address of welcome presented to the all Ireland champions Down in the Ulster Arms Hotel prior to their victory over Cavan in the Dr.McKenna Cup.
Sheelin Shamrock costing £19,500 is officially opened by the Minister for Lands Mr O Moran . Later a fleet of 11 boats are blessed and launched by Father Troy PP Mountnuggent .
Central Council make the definitive judgement that after appeals to Cavan County Board and the Ulster Council the disputed 1960 County Senior Championship Final between Bailieborough and Ballinagh must be replayed.
Death of Kate Lawlor Derry league Butlersbridge at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge to Annagh cemetery.
Death of the legendary Joe Kelly owner of the lands adjoining Annagh Lake. Extremely well known he operated a membership fee of 5/- per family or six pence for day trippers to the sandy beaches of Annagh Lake. Predeceased by his sister who also acted as steward and collector the funeral took place from Saint Aidan’s Church to Clonovey cemetery.
Rev Aubrey Given SJ Professor of Medieval Irish History at UCD will speak on ‘The Diocese of Kilmore in the 12th Century’ at the Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan series of lectures in the Technical School Farnham Street.
Cavan Bridge N/S Cyril Arnold and Mrs M O Sullivan and E/W Surgeon PD Maloney and AG Hunt.
Fair Whitehead bull calves £15-£20 yearlings £26-£32 two year old £45-£50 three year olds £65-£75 milch cows £42-£52 working horses £50-55 colts and fillies £45-55 ponies £30-40 bonhams £10-£12 per pair carrying sows £30-£35.
Virginia and Cavan tie in Bridge Final (team of four) at Lake View Hotel Virginia but Virginia now go forward to represent Cavan in the All Ireland Team of Four Bridge Championships in Dublin. Virginia S McQuade W Elliott O O Reilly and T Greene while Cavan were represented by Kathleen Sullivan Dermot Morgan Rev Father Sean O Reilly and Maureen McDonald.
Sudden and unexpected death of Austin Cosgrove Butlersbridge aged only 22 at a New York Hospital following a routine operation. Only emigrated five months ago. He was leading apprentice mechanic in Smith’s Garage and was placed first in Ireland in his final exams at Cavan Technical School. As a fully qualified mechanic his skills were in great demand both here at home and in New York where he was employed in a garage. Son of John Cosgrove his remains were flown home for burial from Saint Aidan’s Church to the New cemetery.
April 22nd 1961 Saint Philomena is wiped off the list of Saints by the Vatican who say that no such person ever existed. Her feast day on September 9th is not to be honoured and a Church near Naples are ordered to dedicate their Church to some other Saint.
Jim McDonnell scores all his sides eight points in Drung’s defeat to Drumalee who won their Junior League clash on the score 5-5 to 0-8. Close game until the last quarter until the heavy underfoot conditions at Drumalee sapped the energy of the visitors who leaked four goals in the last quarter. Frankie Walsh 2 goals H P O Reilly 1 goal Brian Gaffney 2 goal with Donie Fay lethal from heavy placed balls. Tommy Molloy and Jim McDonnell were Men of the Match.
Cully’s amusement arcade visits Cavan Egg Market where there is something for everyone and £1,000 in cash prizes all in aid of Parochial Funds.
Death of Mrs Isobella Conlon Mons Terrace at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan . She was a sister of the late Patrick Scollans Drumbo. Large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Cullies cemetery.
Twin calves are born to a cow the property of Tom McCarren Brookvale after being artificially inseminated.
Captain’s Mr J Mansfield’s prize at Cavan Bridge Club is won by N/S Maureen Cullen and Kathleen Brady E/W Maureen McDonald and RT McCarthy. The prizes were presented by Surgeon Paddy Maloney and Gerry Hunt still basking in the joy of their recent BT Cullen Open win when the pair demonstrated that they were among the foremost partnerships in Ireland.
Old Mill Bar second team are soundly trashed by the Woodford Bar Ballyconnell while the Commercial Bar B side are easily disposed of by a resurgent Yukon Bar Belturbet in the Cavan Darts League. The Commercial A side will look for better fortune when they visit Tommy Reilly’s in Killeshandra.
April 29th 1961 Mechanical rail lifter speeds up the demise of the Cavan-Clones Railway line.
Mighty Avons Showband celebrate their 1st Birthday in a packed Town Hall on Thursday 4th May l. Many spot prizes and admission a very modest 5/-.
Emile Harris famous British pop star is photographed with ‘The Three Checkmates’ and ‘The Fordettes’ as he stops off in Cavan on his way to an engagement in Belfast. He enjoyed a meal in the Farnham Hotel Cavan where many local fans queued up for his autograph.
Joseph Maguire leading New York Democrat accompanied by his wife and son Joseph a native of Enniskillen county Fermanagh and leading restaurateur and developer in New York city stops over with his friends Paddy and Alice Elliott 57 Church Street. Founder of the Fermanagh Association in New York he is a noted fiddler and brother of the celebrated musician John Maguire Enniskillen. He is a personal friend of the well known Canadian uranium magnate Matt Gilroy a native of Derrylin.
Centenary celebrations being organised for the 29th May for Poor Clare Convent Cavan which was founded in 1861.
“Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan your Hoover Agent Phone Cavan 88.”
Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne 1961 Patron Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn President P O Connell MSc PhD Clonmel Chairman Tom J Barron NT Bailieboro Vice Chairman BC O Mordha Cootehill Treasurer Brid Sheridan Cavan County Library Sec Rev Father Frank McKiernan Saint Patrick’s College Committee Fathers Augustine Leydon Patrick Brady Rev WF Drury Dr Brian Galligan Seamus Dolan NT J Gilheaney NT J Gillick Owen McGovern NT L Kelly Michael Neary B O Reilly and Bernard Stacey BA.
May 6th 1961 Pictured are Con A Smith Tom Clarke and Terry O Dowd admiring the 2,000th rebuilt tractor assembled by Smith’s Garage Cavan.
Hugh Gough and Brendan Coulter are pictured with their record 95 lbs of pike caught by them on Lough Erne.
South East Cavan Old IRA make a presentation to their former leader Dr Michael A Cooney who is retiring as County Cavan MOH at a very well attended function in the Railway Hotel Cavan.
Dilemma for Cavan Urban Council as several of the tenants from Saint Phelim’s Place apply for permission to erect garages at their houses. The County Manager is in favour of building the garages and increasing the rent Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor says that if the Council allow the tenants to build the houses themselves they will be looking for compensation when they move on while Maurice Jackson Vice Chairman says that the Council should be concentrating on building houses and forgetting the garages!
Phil Donohoe is pictured with his proud young son Desmond after the popular Bridge Street Butcher won 1st Prize and the beautiful purpose built boat in the Sheelin Shamrock fishing competition to celebrate the opening of the new hotel on the shores of Lough Sheelin. Phil’s winning catch was a brown trout weighing 5lbs 9 ozs Michael J Smith Drumalee was 2nd with a trout weighing 3lbs 3ozs.
Death of Matthew ‘Matt’ Donohoe College Street well known Cavan plumber at his residence. Member of an old distinguished Cavan family. He was a leading member of Cavan Slashers and served as both a player and official with the club. He was a great Cavan Gael and as a mark of respect all GAA games in the county were postponed last Sunday. Took an active part in Church affairs and was a leading member of the Old Cathedral Choir and Cavan Choral Group under his friend and neighbour Father Willie Buchanan a native of Bridge Street. Life time member of Cavan Cathedral Holy Family Confraternity. He is survived by his wife and three sons Patrick C Treasurer Cavan County Board GAA Matthew and Joe two brothers James Anglo Celt Andy New York and one sister Mrs J Farrell Military Row. Father PJ McManus CC presided at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery.
Poor Clare Convent Cavan Centenary Committee President Dr BT Cullen Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick Vice Chairman Seamus Gilheaney Secretary Tom McKenna Assistant Secretary Carmel McDonald and Treasurer Leo Keogan.
Death of Frank Galligan Behey a former member of the GNR staff . Very popular with all classes and creeds. He was an active member of Drumcrave Band and in his youth a playing member of Behey Benburbs later switching his allegiances to the newly formed Drumalee GFC of which he was a leading official. Never missed a game in Drumalee or Breffni Park he was a frequent visitor to Croke Park when Cavan were involved in the closing stages of the All Ireland series. He is survived by his relatives and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Retirement of Garda John McSherry a member of the Garda for 37 years .He was a most efficient and courteous officer and was extremely popular in the town. Native of Dromahaire county Leitrim he was a member of the 1st Sligo Brigade Old IRA and was a Captain in the Irish Army before joining the Garda in 1924. He served in Glenamaddy Ballymoe transferring to Stradone in 1930. He later served in Kingscourt Clones and Kilnaleck before coming to Cavan in 1947. He was one of the first tenants of the newly built Saint Phelim’s Place and both he and the family were very much part of the community in Cavan. He is leaving Cavan and will retire to Dublin.
Sean McCabe Billis spinning at Behey Lake catches a pike weighing 19 lbs which is one of the biggest fish ever caught in Behey Lake.
May 13th 1961:Historic meeting in the Vatican of Queen Elizabeth 2 of England and Pope John XXIII The Queen was “gowned to the feet in black with a black hip length veil concealing her face a diamond bracelet on gloved hands and double string of pearls at her throat”. Prince Philip wore his Admiral of the Fleet uniform as they were granted a private audience lasting over twenty minutes. At the end of the meeting Pope John presented the Queen with seven ancient Roman coins depicting seven different Emperoresses of Rome found in the Catacombs and Vatican stamp albums for the Royal children. Queen Elizabeth then presented the Pope with a valuable walking cane and three signed photographs of the British Royal family in silver frames.
Commander Alan Sheperd becomes the first American in space when his ‘Redstone’ Capsule weighing one ton blasts off from Cape Canaveral in Florida shooting up to 115 miles above the earth lasting fifteen minutes before plunging back into the Pacific Ocean where an armada of ships were there to pick him up. The Rocket and Alan were then winched from the sea and brought to a nearby aircraft carrier where Commander Sheperd’s first words to the crew were “boy what a ride”. He was later given a tumultuous welcome in Washington before being presented with the Congressional medal of honour by President John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
Wettest April since records began at Kevitt Castle Crossdoney where Alfred Myles Smith Solicitor reports that April 1961 was the wettest ever with 4.65 inches of rain on 21 rainy days while in April 1960 only 1.74 inches fell on 13 rainy days. The wettest day was the 22nd April 1961 when an amazing 1.10 inches fell.
Death of the very popular Michael Foynes at his residence Butlersbridge. He was a County Council Overseer and was equally popular with his colleagues and powers that be in Cavan Courthouse. He took an active part in the War of Independence from 1916 and was interred with nine of his Butlersbridge colleagues in Ballykinlar including his late brother Thomas. After Independence he took the Republican side in the Civil War and at his death was President of Butlersbridge branch Fianna Fail. He served in the LDF for the duration of the Emergency 1939-1945. He was brother of John Foynes the well known poet who composed ballads to celebrate Cavan’s five All Ireland triumphs. His son Rev Aidan Foynes Saint Kieran’s Kilkenny will be ordained priest in June. He is survived by his three sons Rev Aidan Kilkenny William USA Michael Butlersbridge three daughters Mrs J Greenan Ballinacargey Elizabeth and Brigid Butlersbridge two brothers John Butlersbridge James Manchester one sister Mrs MA Flanagan Butlersbridge. Saint Aidan’s Church was packed to an overflowing capacity with the coffin draped in the tricolour and a guard of honour of his colleagues in the Old IRA under Charlie O Reilly County Council. The Mass and final prayers were recited by Father PJ McManus CC. Burial took place in the New cemetery with Cmdt Sean Sheridan rendering the last honours at the graveside.
Cavan Gaels and Crosserlough qualify for the 1960 County Cavan League Final with wins over Ballinagh and Bailieboro Shamrock’s. The Gaels accounted for Bailieboro 1-9 to 1-6 after the two teams were tied at 1-1 each at the interval. Sterling displays from Mick Ryan Hugo Cafferty Jim Meehan and Colm Smith in defence while Seamus Keevans was outstanding at midfield Kevin and Con Smith Jimmy Sheridan Paddy Maguire and Cathal Young were magnificent in attack and were all on target. Referee Mick Higgins.
Patsy McConnell is the winner of the first billiards tournament sponsored by Cavan CYMS in their new home at the ‘Hut’. Patsy beat the gallant Jim Fay in a close sporting encounter and was later presented with the Father PJ Gargan Cup presented by the donor.
Cavan Tourist Association announce that well known Bridge Street business man Packy Joe Lee has presented a cup to be awarded to the person who catches the heaviest fish in the Cavan area while the Mick Clarke Cup will be presented to the person catching the heaviest rudd. The association are presently erecting road signage to the local fishing spots for the benefit of the visiting anglers.
Death of Mrs Louise Manning Rossa Place wife of Inspector Manning in a Dublin Hospital . The family lived in Ballyconnell before transferring to Cavan where he served as Sergeant. She was a friendly decent woman well known for her religious fervour and Christian charity. She is survived by her husband four young children brothers and sisters. Funeral from the Cathedral to Newtownforbes cemetery was large and representative reflecting the deep regard in which the family are held in the area. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated.
James McMahon eldest son of Jack and Mrs McMahon Emmett Place has died in England where the funeral took place during the week.
Cavan Fair Yearlings £28-£32 milch cows £50-£60 springers £65-£75 working horses £55-£60 colts and fillies £40-£50 ponies £35-£40.
Over 1,000 children from schools all over the Diocese are expected to take part in the School’s Choral Festival on May 17th and 18th. Mary McGoldrick NT Poor Clare Convent is Festival Director. The festival was opened by Father AB McGrath in the unavoidable absence of the Bishop of Kilmore Most Rev Dr Quinn.
Fossetts Circus starring recording star Nita Norry and new elevated ring is postponed due to gale force winds. Aficionados head to Cootehill for Monday’s sell out show.
May 20th 1961:Death of Mary Gauthier Military Row widow of Henry (train driver with GNR).Survived by her son Julien and daughter Honoria Smith Saint Patrick’s Terrace (John Smith’s Mother).
Over 1,000 children representing thirty six groups from all over the Diocese compete in School’s Liturgical Festival in the Town Hall. Among the pictures are the Convent School String Quartet. The festival was opened by Father A B McGrath in the unavoidable absence of the Bishop. Father Joe Dolan Adm Myrtle Henderson Cavan Presbyterian Church Rev Mr Black ex Superintendent Joe Murray and Mrs Nancy Brady were among the judges and reported that “the standard was of the very highest, reflecting great credit to the pupils and teachers participating.
Loreto Sports sponsored by the Past Pupils Union Time Race 1 Alice Donohoe 2 Mary Cullivan 3 Una Clarke Three Legged Race 1 Kitty Brady 2 Sheila Brady 3 Sheila Sullivan and 4th Terri Dungan. Slow Bicycle Jean Flynn 2 Mary Cullivan 3rd Eileen Gilroy. .Sack Race 1 Deidre Conlon 2nd Kitty Brady 3rd Susan Reilly. 100 metres flat 1st Kathleen Keenan 2nd Aíne Sullivan 3rd Grace Corrigan. Catch The Train 1st Sheila Scullion 2nd Frances Sullivan 3rd Sheila Brady. Hockey Double 1st Frances Sullivan 2nd Alice Donohoe 3rd Dolie Smith. 100 yards Junior Kitty Brady Madeline O Brien 3rd Josephine McCann. Musical Chairs 1st Ann Leonard 2nd Eileen Gilroy and 3rd Mary Bartley. Book and Balloon Mary Bartley 2nd Deidre Conlon and 3rd Kitty Brady. The school staged a gymnastic display showing grace and rhythm in drill exhibitions captured in picture by Breda Carthy who is a pupil at Loreto College. Loreto Past Pupils Union 1961 President Rita Kenny nee Sullivan Belturbet Vice President Mrs Gus Kenny Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Kathleen Murray Committee Mrs PJF McDwyer Mrs WN Dungan Nee Reilly Joan O Hanlon Brid Sheridan Mrs E McCabe Bella Power M Maguire and Maura Baxter.
Edward Foster Market Square has special offer of a new oak wardrobe with outer mirror.
Pupils from Saint Felim’s Boy’s School parade to Mass led by the school’s flagelot band for the feast of Saint De La Salle where the Mass was celebrated by Father Joe Dolan Adm and music was supplied by the school choir with Father AB McGrath on the organ.
Same Week: Tony Doyle (17) Emmett Place leaves for Illinois to further his skills at breeding Irish wolfhounds. He is eldest son of Ettie Doyle Rossa Place and the late Pete Doyle. He is going to the USA to work at the kennels of Mrs Dorothy Groverman- Ellis extensive breeder of Cairn terriers and Irish wolfhounds. Having received a present of an Irish wolfhound from his good friend Pat O Neill Sports Editor Anglo Celt Tony has already exported pups to the USA and South Africa.
John Brady CSSP on holidays from the mission fields in South Africa with his family and parents Mr and Mrs James Brady Corawelis. He was last home five years ago.
May 27th 1961 All systems go for first Ulster Fleadh in Cavan town in July. Sean McMonagle Ulster Secretary and Brian O Donnell Chairman are loud in their praise of the advance arrangements.
Paddy Carroll and Fintan Ginnity are seen presenting a new Ford Popular car CID 717 to Mrs Donal McGovern Swellan winner of the weekly Gael Linn Jackpot.
Patrick Sullivan College Street home on holiday for the first time in forty years. Fought in the IRA from 1916 to 1921. He was involved on a daring attack on a police van releasing IRA prisoners in transit to Glasgow gaol. His father was a well known highly respected Cooper in Cavan town.
Charles Fay buys the adjoining premises of the late Betty Gannon for £1,800.Colm Smith was the Auctioneer. Tom Fitzpatrick acted for the purchaser and Alfred Myles Smith had carriage of sale.
Allen’s Main Street having disposed of their premises to PJ O Reilly Milltown Auctioneer are now offering their stock of modern shoes and boots at give away prices.
President De Velera leads the distinguished guests at the centenary celebrations of the Poor Clare Convent. High Mass will be at 11 and Bishop Quinn will preside. After Mass the Bishop will bless the new site purchased by the Order for the erection of a state of the art Primary School. Among the distinguished guest will be Bishop of Meath Most Rev Dr Kyne who is a brother of the Mother Abbess the Lord Abbott of Kilnacrott Felim C Colwell CRP and Paddy Smith Minister for Agriculture.
June 3rd 1961:Cavan Gaels captained by Cathal Young beat Crosserlough 2-07 to 1-09 to win the Cavan Senior League. Despite a poor display by their midfield pair the Gaels gained control in the third quarter scoring point after unanswered point. Only four late points from the youthful Brian Boylan saved Crosserlough from a much heavier defeat. The introduction of Jim Meehan who did not line out at the start due to a recurring knee injury at half time was the difference between the two sides as Crosserlough led the Gael’s 1-3 to 0-5 despite the town team playing with a strong wind in the first half. Colm Smith and Mick Ryan were outstanding in defence while the attack sparkled in the second half with Young Sheridan Smiths Con and Kevin prominent. Team John O Rourke Hugo Cafferty Colm Smith Johnny Byrnes Tony McConnell M Brenan Mick Ryan Seamus Keevans Con Smith John McVeety Kevin Smith Phil Murray Paddy Maguire Jimmy ‘Inky’ Sheridan and Cathal Young Captain. Sub Jimmy Meehan
Over 2,000 take part in Corpus Christi procession in beautiful weather in flag and bunting bedecked Cavan town. Many of the residents displayed altars and the scent of flowers was everywhere. Small girls with baskets showered flower petals in the path of the Blessed Sacrament carried by the Bishop assisted by Fathers Felim McGovern and Bob McCabe. Benediction was imparted at the Cathedral with John P Smith sounding the salute on the trumpet.
Alfred Myles Smith Kevitt Castle weather station points out that 2.79 inches of rain fell in May on 15 wet days as compared to 2.80 on 16 wet days in May 1960.
Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman Cavan Urban Council presents an address of welcome to President Eamonn De Velera as he arrives to participate in the centenary celebrations at the Poor Clare Convent. The town was bedecked in the Papal colours for the occasion celebrating the centenary of the foundation of the convent on the 29th May 1861. At the invitation of Dr Browne three nuns from the Poor Clare Convent in Newry set out for Cavan to found a school “for the education and salvation of the little ones of our Lord”. Sister Mary Ignatius Carey Mother Abbess Sister Mary Anthony Denver Sister Mary Patrick McEneaney. In 1865 they expanded to found an orphanage and in 1869 the orphanage was certified as an Industrial School. The Convent was so successful that within a short period of time another Poor Clare’s Convent was founded in Ballyjamesduff. In 1881 the foundation stone of the new Chapel was blessed. In February 1943 34 orphans and one adult lost their lives when the orphanage went on fire. In 1944 Bishop Patrick Lyons blessed the foundation stone of the new orphanage In 1957 Mother Cecilia Jones opened a new Secondary School later acquiring Sullivan’s shop as the numbers increased. The site of the Poor Clare Convent was originally a Market House which accommodated Cavan Market. Later it was taken over by the legendary Edward ‘Ned’ O Hagan who opened a livery post and stage coach stop as the only mode of travel was by horse. In the adjoining premises the first edition of the Anglo Celt was printed in 1846. The Poor Clare Order was founded by Saint Francis in 1212 and very shortly later a branch of the order was set up in Dublin At the centenary Mass and celebrations the sermon was preached by Father Joe Dolan PP VG Manorhamilton.
Patrick Dowd is appointed Town Clerk Drogheda .Native of Ardmagh Ballyhaise and former employee of Cavan County Council he served as Town Clerk Clones and later took up the same position in Cavan before being appointed Accountant Donegal County Council.
John O Reilly Saint Patrick’s Terrace fishing in Swellan Lake landed a pike using a No 8 voblex.
Aidan Foynes from Butlersbridge county Cavan is ordained a priest at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Kilkenny by Most Rev Dr Dunne. He is son of the late Mr and Mrs Michael Foynes Butlersbridge (his father died just six weeks ago). Father Foynes will serve in the Diocese of Saint Augustine Baltimore USA. Rev P Sullivan Denbawn was ordained for the Diocese of Kilmore at the same ceremony for the Diocese of Kilmore and is brother of Father M Sullivan Glasgow.
Joe McGovern suggests that the new housing estate at Drumnavanagh Cavan should be named ‘Boland Estate’ in honour of Freddie Boland the present President of the United Nations. The County Manager informs the Urban Council that the majority of the residents want the estate to be known as ‘Highfield Road’ and this was later unanimously agreed by the Council.
Mary Cullen wife of the late Patrick Cullen Caretaker of the Town Hall is appointed Caretaker at the weekly salary of thirty shillings per week. She will also be entitled to free electricity accommodation and use of a phone estimated to be worth a further £80 per annum !
Maurice Jackson and the Town Clerk will meet Lord Farnham with a view to negotiating the sale of the adjoining tennis court at the Town Hall.
Same Week: Death of Sarah McCabe widow of Joe 6 Saint Aidan’s Terrace.
June 10th 1961 Cathal Toal is presented with the trophy as the ‘Best all round athlete’ at Saint Patrick’s College Sport’s by CJ O Reilly President Saint Patrick’s College Union and a native of Granard county Longford. Three Legged Race Phil Brady and Thomas Young. Wheelbarrow Race Jimmy Stafford and Michael Gaynor. Sack Race Des Rafferty and Ray Carolan. Hop Step and Jump Brian McElhenny 2nd Cathal Toal and 3rd Niall Dungan. Mile Open Michael Gaynor Jimmy Stafford and Jim Reilly. Shot Putt Percy Gilchreest and 2nd Philip Fitzsimmons 3rd Glennon Walsh. 100 yards open Brendan Young 2nd Ray Carolan. 400 yards open Brian McElhenny 2nd Cathal Toal 3rd Jimmy Stafford High Jump Cathal Toal 2nd Noel Brady and 3rd Des Rafferty. Day Student’s 1st Tom Sheridan 2nd Frank McKiernan and 3rd Raymond Carroll
:Dermot Morgan and Airmid O Hanlon are Captains at County Cavan Golf Club where Noel Henderson Belturbet shoots 64 nett to just edge out Leo McDonald in the prestigious Breffni Trophy where there were 67 entries.
Princess Grace visits Ireland calling on President and Mrs De Velera at Arus an Uachtarainn. She is now the most titled person in Europe through her marriage to Price Rainier being twice a princess four times a duchess twice a marquis eight times a countess and five times a baroness. She and her daughter Caroline are welcomed as head of state of the tiny principality of Monaco.
June 17th 1961 Mick Sheridan TD first elected to Dail Eireann in 1932 will not seek election at the next General Election for health reasons. A man of the highest principles he was respected throughout the land and carries the best wishes of the community for his good health and long life in retirement.
Three sets of twins at Walter Smith’s Aughaconey Ballinagh Bernadette and Imelda Ann Veronica and Thomas and eight year old twins John Joe and Walter all pictured with their parents Walter and Mrs Smith. There are three other children Michael Teresa and Brian.
Saint Patrick’s College Sport’s committee 1961 Philip McMenamin Christie Sheridan Terry O Reilly Pat Heery John McKenna Noel Farrell and Richard Morgan.
Presentation to newly ordained Father Aidan Foynes from the people of Butlersbridge in the Hall where they presented him with a stole oil sticks pyx and a wallet of notes. Father Aidan is heading off to Saint Augustine’s Florida in August. Pictured are Paddy McGowan Vincent Bartley Father Aidan Foynes Mel Keaveney Father PJ Gargan who made the presentation Gerry Farrell and Tommy Browne.
Disabled Person’s Year inaugurated in Cavan by the Rehab Institute addressed by Doctor PJ Watters acting county MOH and J Cahill Director of the Institute.
£623 spent by Saint Vincent De Paul Cavan Branch over the last year in the service of the poor and destitute among us.
Drumcrave Fife and Drum Band committee meet in the Town Hall.
Death of the legendary Francis Tweedy ‘Ardvarna’ Farnham Road very well known Auctioneer Travel Agent and Draper opposite Dunne’s Stores (Manor Chemists). He had a deserved reputation of decency honesty and integrity in his dealings with the public . Suffered a grievous loss when his premises were burnt to the ground at Christmas 1960 when two of his tenants and two children had a miraculous escape on a rope ladder fitted by Mr Tweedy some fifty years previously. Mr and Mrs Cantwell and their two children escaped with only superficial injuries as Tweedy’s was burnt to the ground. Survived by his wife Lily one son Dessie and one daughter Mona McGahey married to Rev Gerard McGahey Dublin a native of Farnham Street. Funeral from Saint John’s Cavan Parish Church to Ballintemple.
Dispute over the manner of the appointments of Clerical Officers to Cavan County Council by the County Manager Dermot McCarthy. Maura B Reilly a university graduate and teacher in ‘Free to All’ deplores the lack of transparency with graduates being passed over for less well qualified but more politically aware candidates.
“The Abbey Pharmacy 26 Bridge Street proprietor Maura Baxter MPSI Phone Cavan 158”
June 24th 1961 His Eminence Cardinal Paolo Giobbe is the Papal Legate to the very successful and well attended Patrician Congress in Dublin with thousands thronging the footpaths to cheer him on his way from Dublin Airport to Arus an Uachtarainn. The highlight of the week was the solemn Pontifical High Mass celebrated in front of 80,000 people in Croke Park. The Cardinal Protector of the Norbertine Order, he paid a visit to Kilnacrott during his short stay where he was warmly welcomed by the Lord Abbott Felim Colwell and the community. The Papal Legate a smiling bearded distinguished person lit the Congress flame during a ceremony at the Pro Cathedral in Dublin.
Over 1,000 competitors and 2,000 spectators at the 21st Feis Erne in Belturbet with competitions in the Erne Cinema on both Saturday and Sunday. The parade was led by the De La Salle Flagelot Band Cavan .Bishop Austin Quinn presides at the Patrician Mass in a packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim. Father Felim McGovern Saint Patrick’s College was the celebrant assisted by Father PJ McManus CC. Father Torlac O Reilly deacon and Father Pat Brady sub deacon. The Proper of the Mass was sung by the Poor Clare Convent and the Ordinary was sung by the children of the Parish.
Saint Joseph’s Young Priest’s Society 1961 President Michael Harding Secretary Clare Brady Town Hall and Treasurer Mary McGoldrick NT Poor Clare Convent.
Legion of Mary pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Shrine in Knock with buses leaving the Imperial Hotel at 8 am.
Unveiling of the new Ford Consul 315 at Jackson’s Garage Showrooms. The guests were welcomed to the Reception by Maurice Jackson MD. Elegant four door in international class 11 horse power cruising at 60 mph and a generous 32.30 mpg.
July 1st 1961:Paddy Martin Church Street pictured on front page receives his silver pelican for the 7th pint of blood donated to the National Blood Transfusion Unit in the Protestant Hall where there was a record turn out of 420 donors. The session was organised by the local branch of the Red Cross.
New American Embassy in the Phoenix Park now under construction will be opened next year by the new President of the USA John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
Robert Briscoe Fianna Fail and a member of the Jewish community in Dublin is elected Lord Mayor of Dublin for the second time having held the office in 1956-1957.
Paddy O’ Reilly Fine Gael TD is elected Chairman of Cavan County Council with JC Cole elected Vice Chairman.
“Andrew Breslin Self Drive 51 Main Street has the largest fleet in the midlands”.
Tom Fitzpatrick Fine Gael is elected Chairman of Cavan Urban Council with Paddy Conaty Fianna Fail elected Vice Chairman.
After a lot of debate Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman proposes that the new private estate at Drumnavanagh be named ‘Highfield Road’ as agreed with the owners. John ‘Yankee’ Murray seconded and the name passes into history.
Liam Bogue and Mrs Augustine Kenny are the winners of the President’s Surgeon Bertie Cullen’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. Maisie Magee and John Dooley were Runners Up and over forty competed for the prize presented by Surgeon Bertie and Maura Cullen.
Recently reopened Corlurgan National School on CIE bus tour to Dublin taking in the National Museum the Zoo Dublin Airport and finishing at the seaside in Portmarnock.
New ‘Sport’s Centre’ opened by local Cavan entrepreneur Tommy McCormick includes tennis courts clock golf. Family subscription 10/- individual 5/- visitors 2/- per day.
July 8th 1961:Presentation from Drumcrave NS to Seamus Gilheaney NT (Retiring) in the Ulster Arms Hotel. Tickets available from McConnell’s 6 Ashe Street and Sean Young’s Newsagents Main Street.
Cumann Rinnce and Cabhan are 2nd in the long dance at the Fleadh Cheoil in Oldcastle while Una Healy a member of the Troop scoops the individual award. Cumann Rinnce were represented by John Reilly Una Healy Micheal Greenan Celeste Reilly Mel Doherty Eoin Fay Sarsfield Donohoe and Kathleen Lyons.
The 1st Ulster Fleadh Cheoil will take place in Cavan on the weekend of July 8th and 9th 1961. Ceilidhe in marquee by the McNamee Ceilidhe Band while the Doonaree and Jack Wate’s will supply the music at the closing Ceilidhe in the Town Hall at which the awards will be presented.
Sean ‘Spider’ Donohoe is married to Mary Attracta eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs James ?? at Saint Margaret Mary Church in New York. Sean is a former member of the Anglo Celt staff and was Ulster Bantamweight champion in 1948.
Saint Felim’s defeat Saint Brendan’s 4-4 to 3-1 in the De La Salle Junior League Final played at Breffni Park. Saint Felim’s Eamon Cusack Dermot Maloney Pat McNamara captain Pat Sexton Frankie McKiernan Kevin McKiernan Michael Smith Sean Brady Gerry Brady and Joe McCabe.
Private Edward McEvoy and Pat Kinsella safely home from six month’s United Nation’s duty in the Congo are feted by their friends and entertained to lunch in the Central Café in Bridge Street owned by Sean and Francesca McManus.
Over 170 young anglers take part in fishing competition on the River Erne at Bakersbridge organised by Cavan Angler’s Club. Hurlies hurley balls footballs rods reels and many other attractive and valuable prizes were presented to the winners by Michael J Smith Chairman of Cavan Angler’s Club. The overall winner was Michael Lyons son of well known angler Frank Drumlark with a massive haul of 27 perch and one pike and he was presented with a keep net rod reel line and float. Competitors who travelled to the venue in one of Jackson’s luxury coaches and treated to snacks and minerals by the Club. Winners of the very valuable prizes were Oliver Shanaghy Edward Maguire Joseph Greene Joey O Keefe Michael Burns Edward Sheils Tony Higgins Seamus Garry James Smith Colman Smith Francis Galligan Joey Browne Sean McGinnity Cathal O Riordan Kenneth Clail Sean McPhillips Dominic Lynch Michael McCarthy and Trevor Richmond.
Death of Ernest Hemingway who shot himself at home on Tuesday July 2nd 1961. His books include ‘Farewell to Arms’ 1929 ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’ 1940. He was 62 and won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. His sparse no frills style had millions of admirers throughout the world.
Presentation to Garda and Mrs McSharry Saint Phelim’s Place on John’s retirement from the force.. Stationed in Cavan for over 31 years. He is a native of Dromahaire Co. Leitrim and is retiring to Dublin.
July 15th 1961 Huge crowds line the 14 mile route from Heathrow Airport in London to the Russian Embassy in Central London to catch a glimpse of Major Yuri Gagarin the first man to fly in space. Later he lunched with Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Castle.
Large attendance at the Ulster Fleadh Cheoil in Cavan which was held in ideal weather conditions and opened by Father ABC McGrath with Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman of Cavan Urban Council Dr Brian Galligan Vice President Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann Mr O Donnell Organising Secretary from Longford and Frank Fitzpatrick Chairman Cavan Comaltas. Among the local winners was Mairin Goldrick from Kilmore for Irish singing Seamus ’Ba’ Fay Ballads in English demoting the legendary Ken Browne to 2nd place in this section. Paddy McEntee was 2nd in Senior fiddle while the winner of the Miscellaneous Instruments was Willie Fischer Drumryan Cavan. Owen Fay from Drumconnick was the winner of the Under 16 accordion while the Doonaree Ceilidhe Band were the winners of their competition beating off the likes of favourites Ken Browne and the legendary Eugene Leddy.
Saint Felim’s De La Salle draw with Lurgan 1-8 to 3-2 in the Urban School’s Final at Breffni Park. Powered by brothers JJ and Paddy Reilly John O Neill Aidan Quigley Oliver Shanaghy Joe O Keeffe Michael Walsh Philip Fitzsimmons and Jim Mooney at midfield. Matt Donnelly was sound in goals while human dynamo Johnny Lynch was ‘perpetual motion’ and never stopped running and covering at right full back. Father Augustine Leydon Saint Patrick’s College was the referee..
Eamonn F English (15) Church Street with 65 wins the Captain’s (Dermot Morgan’s) Prize at County Cavan Golf Club, Eddie Murray (10) 66 (Runner up) 3rd Dr FPE Smith (9) 66. EP McNulty (1) 76 best gross. Jimmy Sheridan Michael Harding and Mattie Corcoran (Special Prizes).
Vincent McCaul from Drumliffe Ballyhaise buys the substantial business premises of Barney O Reilly in Bridge Street for an impressive £4,300 while Brendan Dunne Swellan buys the College Street property of the late C Fay.
Scout Investiture: Oliver Smyth, Paddy Murray, Peter Galligan, Tony Dunne, John Sheridan, Sean Carroll, Greg Sheridan, Martin Walsh, Michael Galligan, Tom McNamara, Matt Donnolly, Joe Galligan, Jimmy Coyle, Owen Roe O Neill, Martin Clarke, Michael Walsh, Colman Smith, Des Gumley ,Edward McCann, Michael Smith, Michael Gallimore, Seamus Smith Michael Murray, Oliver O Donnell, Terry Coyle, Frank O Keefe, Michael Maguire, Jim Downey, Brian Allen, Michael Reilly, P A Smith, Padraig Caffrey and Michael Smith.
Small fair with yearlings fetching £25-£28 two year olds £45-£50 three year olds £55-£65 ponies £25-£35 working horses £45-£55 knackers £50-£55 donkeys £5-£7 carrying sows £30-£35.
July 22nd 1961 The very popular Maureen McDonald from Church Street is the winner of the Lady Captain’s Airmid O Hanlon’s prize at County Cavan Golf Club 2nd Mrs Benny Hickey Cathedral Road while Margaret English was the winner of the gross.
Death of Mother Mary Aidan McCardle Poor Clare Convent Cavan. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry McCardle Keady county Armagh and taught in Tandergee Armagh before entering the Poor Clare Convent in Newry in 1918. Sister of the Superioress Poor Clare Covent Gormanston and Elizabeth McCardle Dunlaoire. Rev T Canon Maguire PP Castletara presided at the Solemn Requiem Mass in the Poor Clare Convent which was celebrated by Father Robert McCabe President Saint Patrick’s College assisted by Father Noel McIntyre CC Bunnoe deacon Father PJ Gargan CC sub deacon and Father PJ Corrigan CC Denn master of ceremonies. Chanters were Fathers AB McGrath and Noel Fay. Burial took place in the Convent cemetery.
Saint Felim’s De La Salle hammer Lurgan in the replay of the School’s Urban Final 4-9 to 1-2. After the initial burst of enthusiasm and when they saw that they were opposed by an outstanding team, Lurgan resorted to unsporting tactics that only spurred the town boys to greater heights with their fast interchanging ball play and team work. Johnny Lynch was undoubtedly man of the match with the spectators wondering how such a small man could cover so much ground nd contribute so much to a remarkable victory. In attack Owen Shanaghy and John O Neill seized on every opportunity to punish the Lurgan defence with the Bridge Street man rivaling Johnny Lynch for the star of the show with a personal tally of 3-3. The towering JJ Reilly and brother Paddy were other emerging stars for the town team and broke down a lot of ball for their smaller forward colleagues. Matt Donnelly in goal was soundness personified and was given excellent cover by Eamonn Greenan Eamonn Flynn and Joey O Keefe. Tadhg McEntee Philip Fitzsimmons at centre field Aidan Quigley and Michael Walsh was again brilliant at centre half with great support from his wingmen. As stated the standard of sportsmanship was poor with too many robust challenges.
Down will play Armagh in the Ulster Senior Final while Monaghan will play Armagh in the Minor decider at Casement Park next Sunday.
July 29th 1961 Smith’s Garage defeat Bailieboro Foundry 1-10 to 2-4 in the Cavan Final of the inter firm’s Quinn Cup .Smith’s led by 1-7 to 0-2 at the interval. Sean Galligan who is a salesman with Smith’s Electrical Stores was man of the match with a personal tally of 1-4 with good support from Ollie Conaty Gerry Reilly M Brennan Tom Timoney and J Brady. They will now play the Meath champions in the semi final.
Down scrape by Armagh in a pulsating Ulster Final at Casement Park with the Down men completing the three in a row of Ulster titles on the score of 2-10 to 1-10 with Armagh claiming a late goal disallowed by referee and linesmen. Armagh led the champions by 1-7 to 1-2 at the interval.
Visiting anglers to Cavan delighted with the fishing catching a number of specimen bream one of which weighed 8 lbs 9 ozs while James Edwards from Southwark bagged many large brown trout while fishing on the fly at Ballyhaise on the River Annalee.
Death of Dan Fay Pullabawn who was husband of Brigid T Fay NT father of PJ NT Loughduff and Sheila Kilkenny NT Crosskeys Danny and Colm Fay Pullabawn and Anne Fay Monaghan. He was brother of the well known Owen Fay former Cavan and Cavan Slasher’s star footballer. Funeral from Drumavaddy Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Nicky Smith 18 year old son of Dr Darragh and Una Smith Farnham Street and a member of Sligo Swimming Club is second fastest in the famous Irish Independent Liffey Swim. He specializes at distances from 60-100 yards and is expected to challenge for honours in the Irish Swimming Championships in Cork.
Father AB McGrath during his homily at Mass in the Cathedral urges parents to send their children to the Water Safety Week in Swellan Lake having witnessed three drownings there since he came to Cavan just ten years ago. The instructions and demonstrations were held in the worst weather for many years.
Eilish McNamara daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom McNamara Saint Patrick’s Terrace Swellan and Kathleen Fay daughter of Mr and Mrs J Fay Drumconnick set out for the USA carrying the good wishes of all in the community where they were extremely popular.
Mary O Hanlon daughter of Bill and Beezie O Hanlon is made a presentation by her colleagues in Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan at a largely attended function in Milséan Breifne on the occasion of her departure for England.
Thirty five members of Saint Patrick’s Troop Cavan CBSI under John Donohoe Scoutmaster and Father Torlac O Reilly Chaplain set out for their annual camp in Enniscrone.
Led by the Tricolour and Cmdt Jim Scanlon D Company formerly Mid Cavan Battalion FCA set out on the annual two weeks camp to Gormanston.
Fly fishing competition on Lough Sheelin is won by Onslow Bredin with a trout weighing 4lbs 9ozs 2nd Sean Young with a trout weighing 3 lbs.
Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhain claim 2nd and 3rd places in the senior section at Oldcastle Fleadh Cheoil.
Presentation to Seamus Gilheaney of a tv set by the past and present pupils of Drumcrave National School. He was one of Cavan’s best known and most respected teachers. Native of Lower Drumreilly county Leitrim. He qualified as a teacher at the De La Salle Teacher Training College in Waterford in 1915 . He was later appointed assistant in Belturbet in September of 1915 where he stayed for two years before being appointed teacher to Keney National School where he stayed for twelve years. He was appointed Principal to Drumcrave NS in 1928. He was an outstanding teacher winning the Carlisle and Blake premium a record three times for highly efficient service. Member of Council of Education he was a prominent member of the Gaelic League founder member of Cavan Drama Festival and Cavan CBSI serving as Secretary for 16 years. Prominent member of the INTO he was President of the Cavan branch and county Cavan branch for many years. He was a playing member and Secretary of Lower Drumreilly GFC in 1909 and when in Belturbet he joined Rory O Moore’s and represented them at Cavan County Board. Chairman of Cavan County GAA Board from 1926-1933 when Cavan won their first All Ireland, he toured America with the team acting as Manager in 1934. He was again elected Chairman from 1948-1950 when Cavan figured in two All Ireland Finals winning one and their sole National League title. He was a member of the Ulster Council GAA for many years and was President from 1955-1957. He was a member of the executive council of the Central Council GAA from 1955-1958. He was also Chairman of the Ulster Council Hurling Board for many years. He was a founding member of Cavan Schools Board in 1954 and Chairman since its foundation. Paddy Donohoe Treasurer Cavan County Board presided and those to speak at the largely attended function in the Ulster Arms Hotel included Andy O Brien Father Torlac O Reilly Chaplain Cavan CBSI Josie Smith Courthouse Father Joe Young CC Killinkere Willie O Hanlon Anglo Celt Dr Jack Sullivan and Mickey O Brien.
August 5th 1961:Paddy Conaty says that there are now 62 aerials on Council houses which will grow to 165 with the opening of the new RTE service at Christmas. He expresses grave concern at the possibility of these aerials causing wide spread damage in the event of a storm causing anything up to £300 worth of damage. The Manager in reply says that insurance can be arranged by the tenant for 12/6 per annum or the Council will charge an extra 3d per week on the rent to cover the insurance.
At Cavan Urban Council it was unanimously agreed that two members of the ICA would join the representatives from Ballyhaise Agricultural College in judging the annul garden competition in the various Council estates. While John Murray Labour deplores the fact that the public convenience in the Market Square is closed at six each evening and appeals for an extension until 10 pm during the tourist season.
Frank Conlon is pictured with a trunk which was formerly the property of Count John McCormack and which Frank purchased at a recent auction in Dublin where his was the only bid for £1.
Seats are erected at the Courthouse for the benefit mainly of the senior citizens in the community. Each seat cost £7 excluding installation.
Eddie Foster buys Gogarty’s (Harvest) 80 Upper Main Street the property of Owen Roe O Neill who carried on a butcher’s trade after John James Greene butcher for an undisclosed amount. Eddie O Gorman Main Street was Auctioneer.
Death of Mary Galligan Annagelliffe a former clerk in Cavan town. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Galligan Annagelliffe and the funeral was one of the largest and most representative ever seen in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial in the adjoining cemetery. She is survived by her parents brothers and sisters to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
Dreadful weather conditions descend on Croagh Patrick for the climbing of the reek in which there was a record number of casualties. Bus load from the town travelled safely to and from the venue.
August 12th 1961 Muintir Na Tire annual conference and exhibitions in Saint Patrick’s College Cavan where Bishop Austin Quinn opened the week long festivities. President De Velera Taoiseach Sean Lemass and the patron of Muintir Na Tire Most Rev Dr Morris Archbishop of Cashel and Emily were some of the distinguished visitors.
The Saint Brigid Cross will be the symbol for the new RTE television station opening at Christmas. The design is by Richard F Batterworth.
Queen Elizabeth the Duke of Edinburgh and their two children Charles and Ann arrive on the Royal Yacht Britannica for a two day official state visit to Northern Ireland.
Philip McMenamin well known Saint Patrick’s College and Crosserlough footballer tops the academic stakes in the Honours list at Saint Pats scoring eight straight honours in the Leaving Certificate. It is understood that Philip will be offered a cadetship in the Irish Army which is his chosen career. Others to receive honorable mention include Emmanuel Kennedy Alan O Hanlon Micheal Smyth Tommy Monaghan Finbar O Reilly Tommy Flynn Michael Leahy Frank Farrelly and Paddy Kelly from Castletara.
Cavan District Court with Justice Lavery presiding grants an interim transfer of a seven day publican’s license from Bridget Kelly to Michael A Lynch who recently bought the premises in Bridge Street.
Cavan Fai. Yearling cattle £30-£35 two year olds £46-£53 three years olds £60-£70 shorthorns £12-£15 working horses £50-£55 ponies £30-£35 donkeys £6-£10 each bonhams £12-£14 per pair and carrying sows £28-£32-10-0.
August 19th 1961:Experimental trout angling recommences on Annagh Lake five miles from Cavan. The lake was recently restocked with rainbow trout by Cavan Angler’s Club. On Tuesday seven fish were caught and on Wednesday nine fish were caught. All the fish were over 1 lbs weight and some were 2 lbs. Each angler is restricted to three fish in any one session. Each prospective angler will have to book times and a boat.
Irish television licenses will cost £4 while the radio license shoots up by 2/6 from the 1st of January 1961.
Drumalee beat Drung 1-4 to 0-5 in a very rough and tough encounter having led by 1-1 to 0-2 at the interval. Brendan Young Seamus Fay Oliver O Reilly were all outstanding in defence. Brian Galligan and Michael Leddy had the edge at midfield while up front Donie Fay Frankie Walsh and Willie Daly were best. Drumalee will now play the favourites Kingscourt in the County Junior Semi Final.
Mairead Flynn Delores Cartwright Veronica Ferguson Nuala Bartley Catherine Keaveney Val Mullery and Mairin Goldrick are among the success stories in the Leaving Certificate at Loreto College Cavan.
Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady. Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated 8 am Mass Father PJ McManus 10 and 11:30 am while Father PJ Gargan was the celebrant of the 7:30 Mass.
Thirty five members of the Cavan Boy Scouts are on camp in Enniscrone under Scoutmaster John Donohoe and Chaplain Father Torlac O Reilly who entertains the boys each night on the guitar around the campfire. The troop were recently visited by Commissioner Durkin from Ballyhaunis county Mayo and members of the recently formed Ballina troop.
Sean Walsh swims from Warrenpoint to Carlingford both ways-a distance of 10 miles. He was in the water for over 7 hours.
August 26th 1961 Auction at Annagh Abbey House property of the late Joe Kelly realises over £4,000 where two small bureaux desks in black and green Chinese lacquer sold for £850 to Louis Cohen Kenilworth Square London, small writing desk fetched £115 from Johnston Dillon Dublin two half moon tables to Mr Toner Rathgar for £50 while private collection of paintings fetched £190. PJ O Reilly from Milltown was Auctioneer while George V Maloney Solicitor had carriage.
Michael Hilliard Minister for Posts and Telegraphs announces that RTE will commence transmitting 405/625 line television from January 1st 1962 with transmitters on Mount Leinster county Carlow Mullaghanish county Cork and Truskmore county Sligo all built by engineers and technicians from Pye Ireland Dundrum Dublin.
County Manager Dermot McCarthy announces that HE Smith nee McKenna a radiographer at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital will be paid £280 which is 7/12 of her pension on the occasion of her retirement to marry Michael Smith Ambulance Driver Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan.
Legendary song writer Mai Higgins pays tribute to Sean McManus and his manager Pat Smith . Sean who is proprietor of the ‘Central Café’ has recently recorded one of May’s compositions ‘The Ballad of John Kennedy’. Mai has also composed ‘Beautiful Bundoran’ ‘Moonlight in Mayo’ and ‘My Dublin Bay’
Ballinagh will play Crosserlough in the Senior County Final while Castlerahan will play Cornafean in the Minor Final. Bailieborough and Ballinagh qualified for the 1960 Final which still remains unplayed.
Hugh Byrne MA President of the GAA unveils a memorial in Cullies cemetery to the late Terry Coyle who died prematurely in 1944 at the age of 32. He was the first native Cavan town man to win an All Ireland medal in 1933 and would have collected a second in 1935 but for illness. He toured America with the Cavan team in 1934 when Seamus Gilheaney was Manger of the party. He won Junior and Senior Championship medals with Cavan Slashers and was a regular on the Ulster Railway Cup team of 1933-1935. The stone was blessed by Father Joe Dolan Adm. Relatives in attendance included James and Charles Coyle brothers Margaret Smith Mrs M McCann and E Keating Dublin. Wreaths were laid on the grave by Hughie O Reilly on behalf of the Cavan All Ireland winning team Paddy Conaty on behalf of Cavan Slashers and Paddy O Reilly Athbara on behalf of Cavan County Committee of the GAA.
Death of Frederick J Mulligan Drumgola. Extensive farmer in the area he was universally popular and was highly respected over a wide area. He is survived by his wife and young family brothers and sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral which took place from Castletara Church to the adjoining cemetery.
EJ Burke (Jim) is appointed Land Steward for Cavan and Monaghan Medical Hospital Board. Educated at Ballyhaise Agricultural College where he has been farm manager since January. Jim is a native of county Longford.
Michael Burns 27 Tullac Mongan finds an exhausted carrier pigeon in Breffni Park.
Railway sleepers fetch six to eight shillings each at Auction in Cavan Railway Station.
Death of Eileen Brady Corawelis wife of Patrick at the age of only 35. Member of well known Ballyconnell family she was a nurse in Cavan’s Surgical Hospital up to her marriage six years ago. Her brother Richard Caffrey was killed in accident only six weeks ago. Survived by her husband five young children parents brothers and sisters. She was sister in law of Rev Father J Brady CSSP Nigeria. Father Patrick J Corrigan officiated at the funeral from Saint Matthews Church Drumavaddy to the adjoining cemetery.
September 2nd 1961 Grave power crisis at ESB as their electricians decide to strike again. Minister for Industry and Commerce in crisis talks with Unions.
Butlersbridge Carnival will take place from Sunday 17th September to 8th October 1961 with a free draw on admission ticket for £50 on final night. The star studded line up over fourteen dances in the super 5,000 square foot marquee includes Ken Brown Eugene Leddy The Mighty Avons Blue Aces Showband Waterford Maurice Mulcahy Victor Sylvester Donie Collins and the local Saint Aidan’s Ceilidhe Band.
Crosserlough champions in 1958 defeat Ballinagh to win the Cavan Senior Championship 2-3 to 2-2 where Donal Crowe is pictured in action for Ballinagh in a tussle with Pauric Boyle near the Ballinagh goal. Cornafean beat Castlerahan 2-5 to 2-3 to win the County Minor Championship with John Johnston Cavan Gaels referee.
Ethna Clarke Thomascourt Cavan is pictured with her father’s horses which won the Champion Heavy Horse and Reserve at Oldcastle Show.
Death of the highly popular and well known Thomas Cullivan Wolfe Tone Street at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. Long time member of Cavan UDC he was an extremely able administrator. He is survived by his wife sons daughters. The funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was the largest seen fro many months and burial later took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of the legendary Alexander McCaffrey ‘Alex Dixie Dean’ Mitchell Street. He was one of Cavan’s best known soccer players being star goal scorer for the old Cavan Slashers FC. He later starred with a variety of clubs in England and was extremely well known centre forward with a song composed about his exploits “he has a brother John but he is only coming on but he will never be another Dixie Dean”. Survived by his brothers sisters relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Miss M Conaty who has been appointed to an important permanent position in hotel business in Hertfordshire England is presently home on holidays.
Ann Sullivan 1 Church Street receives her SRN at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey.
Death of James Dunne (College Street) in Motherwell. Former Head Waiter in the Farnham Hotel. Grand uncle of Tony Dunne Anglo Celt.
September 9th 1961 Vincent Dunne College Street is on holiday with his nephew Brendan in Saint Felim’s Place. He emigrated to the USA thirty three years ago and this is his first visit home. He won two Ulster Senior Championship medals with Cavan and later one with Monaghan. He is also the holder of a number of American Championship medals with New York in 1922 1924 1925 1927 and 1928. Before emigrating to America Vincent was a well known highly popular postman attached to Cavan Post Office.
Cavan Show will take place on Wednesday the 5th September with Dave Dixon from Clones supplying the music at the annual dance in the Town Hall on Show night.
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September 16th 1961 The General Election will take place on Thursday October 4th while the 17th Dail will reassemble on the 11th October 1961.
Worst crash in Irish aviation history when American DC 4 crashes on take off from Shannon en route to Gander New York following refueling. Crashed into the swollen Shannon estuary in the dark of night. All 77 passengers and crew perish mostly American and Germans on their way from Dusseldorf to Chicago. The debris was spread over an area of 500 yards. One young woman survived the impact but died just four hours later from her injuries.
Mullahoran and Kingscourt draw in bumper Junior Championship Final with 2,337 in attendance paying gate receipts of £287 at Breffni Park.
Cavan Musical Society at their annual general meeting decide to stage Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘Patience’ in the Town Hall during the Cavan At Home Week at Christmas. Chairman Father ABC McGrath Secretary Phyllis Smith Assistant Secretary Danny O Kelly Treasurer Sean Bergin and Producer Phil Cullivan.
Record prices at Cavan fair with all lots offered for sale snapped up. Yearlings £30-£35 two year olds £45-£50 three years £55-£65 milch cows £45-£50 springers £60-£75 whitehead bull calves £20-£22 shorthorns £5-£12 working horses £50-£55 ponies £25-£30 donkeys £5-£8 each bonhams £10-£12 per pair carrying sows £35-£37.
Surgeon Bertie Cullen and Johnny Donohoe represent Ulster in interprovincial at Lough Melvin with the prizes presented at a gala dinner in the Central Hotel Bundoran. Surgeon Cullen qualified for the Irish team to compete at international competition on Lough Leevin Scotland virtue of his catch of three trout weighing 3 lbs 7 ozs. He was first capped in 1955.
September 23rd 1961 Cavan in the eye of Hurricane Debbie as it sweeps through at wind speeds in excess of 100 mph leaving in its trail devastation and destruction. Four generations of one family wiped out as they made their way home from Saint Phelim’s Hospital at Brady’s Lane Potahee at 12:50 pm when a tree fell on the car in which they were travelling. The dead are named as Kathleen Keogan widow Drumbrucklis Carrigan Ballinagh her two daughters Margaret Hyland Wateraughey Corlesmore Ellen Keogan a nurse at Saint Davnett’s and the driver of the car and one week old Kathleen Patricia Hyland who was born in Saint Phelim’s Hospital just one week ago. They were travelling in a A35 Austin car from Cavan to Wateraughey but had to divert because of falling debris along the route. Dr Jack Sullivan Cavan Father Michael Gilbride who administered the Last Rites Ned Gavin cooper Ballinagh Sergeant Thomas Tully Ballinagh Barney Brady Potahee were quickly on the scene and alerted Cavan Fire Brigade. Ned Gavin heroically took charge of releasing the huge tree that had smashed into the car without causing any further damage or injury. P Corr Legaginny led all present in reciting a decade of the rosary. Meanwhile more drama as the ambulance arrives from Cavan’s Surgical Hospital with Nurse Kathleen Keogan on board who is startled and shocked to discover that her mother and two sisters as well as her new niece are the victims of this dreadful tragedy.. Mrs Hyland is survived by her husband Terry and three young sons the eldest of whom is just four.
Kingscourt with their craft and combination beat Mullahoran 1-7 to 0-8 in the replay of the Cavan Junior Championship Final at Breffni Park. 1,973 spectators paid £283 to watch the spectacle with Kingscourt leading at the interval 1-4 to 0-3.
Cavan postulants Patrick Brendan Smith Creighan Brother Marius Matthew McKiernan Owen Roe Brother Baptist take the habit at Franciscan Monastery Annaghdown Galway.
Cmdt P Cahalane formerly of Cavan Military Barracks becomes the 26th prisoner taken by the Katanganese where he is serving with the United Nations in the Congo.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold tie with George V Maloney Junior and P Mansfield E/W Maureen McDonald and Surgeon PD Maloney.
The inquest into the deaths of the four Ballinagh people killed when a tree fell on their car at Potahee return a verdict in accordance with the evidence with Coroner Paddy Cusack and foreman Michael Young extending deepest sympathy with the relatives of the Keogan and Hyland families.
September 30th 1961 Due to emigration and other factors the electorate in Cavan is now down to 68,278 with only three seats to contest there are fourteen candidates. There are now only 143 Dail seats which is three fewer than last time with Ceann Comhairle P Hogan automatically returned.
Down win their second successive All Ireland title beating Offaly 3-6 to 2-8 in a tough tense no frills encounter at Croke Park before an enormous record attendance of 90,566. Scrappy game allowed to deteriorate by Cavan and Ballybay referee Liam Maguire who must share a large slice of the blame for the poor tough rugged affair devoid of spectacle or thrill where Down gave away two early soft goals but were much the better team heading off their rivals at the final whistle. The burly energetic James McCartan was Man of the Match giving a display of football seldom seen at headquarters and scoring one of the great All Ireland goals that will live in people’s memory forever. He gave a constant supply to his forwards but stars such as Paddy Doherty and Sean O Neill were not at their best in the rugged affair. Down led by 3-3 to 2-3 at the interval. Down Eamon McKay George Lavery Leo Murphy Pat Rice Patsy O Hagan Dan McCartan John Smith Jarlath Carey Joe Lennon Sean O Neill James McCartan Paddy Doherty captain Tony Hadden PJ McElroy and Brian Morgan. Subs Kevin O Neill for Pat Rice and Pat Rice for George Lavery.
Vera Brady’s fashion show with models from the Miriam Woodbyrne Agency modeling day and evening wear draws a capacity appreciative audience to Cavan Town Hall. The highlight of the evening was the display of wedding wear. Full length ball gowns now in vogue, all in different shades of green with the customary fur trimming. Maeve Elliott and Mary Hannigan were the children mannequins and each time they appeared they received warm applause.
Sean McCabe from Behey a waiter on the luxury liner the ‘Canberra’ is featured on the UTV travel programme detailing its recent 22,000 mile cruise lasting three months. The cruise went through two winters and two summers during its three month trip from Belfast.
Death of James Dunne late of College Street in Aberdeen. He was a very popular and most efficient waiter in the old Farnham Hotel. He was the eldest of the old and highly respected Dunne family Saint Mary’s Terrace.. He left Cavan to manage the famous Donaghdee Hotel where he remained for many years. He was brother of Mrs John Brennan England and Vincent Dunne late Cavan Post Office who has just returned to America after spending a month’s holiday with his nephew Brendan Cavan Anglo Celt and Saint Felim’s Place. Predeceased by his wife he is survived by his two daughters and two sons.
Philip McDonald son of Mrs McDonald and the late Philip McDonald Tower Hamlet Cavan is appointed General Manager of Queen’s Cork owned by the retail and wholesale giant M/S T Lyons and Company Cork. He served his time with JJ Nicholl Limited Dublin before taking up a position as Assistant Manager Roche’s Stores Limerick. He was later appointed manager of Grannock and Company Limerick where he had the distinction of being one of the youngest company managers in Ireland.
Anne Sullivan daughter of Mrs Sullivan and the late Bernard 1 Church Street qualifies as a State Registered Nurse at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey England.
State of the parties as the Celt goes to press in the early hours of Friday morning. Fianna Fail 50 Fine Gael 36 Labour 14 Independents 4 National Progressive Democrats 2.
Thomas A Finlay Senior Counsel is called to the inner Bar of the Supreme Court. He is son of the late TA Finlay SC TD and a grandson of Mrs Finlay Killynebber. He is a brother of William Finlay SC and nephew of Eileen Maloney Tower Hamlet Cavan.
In September there were 20 rainy days with 4.34 inches of rain falling the heaviest being on the 15th September when 1.07 inches fell.
Death of William Acheson Aughaconey Ballinagh. He was a very well known member of the organizing committee of Cavan Show and acted as a judge in the cattle section. Survived by his wife Matilda. Funeral from Ballintemple Parish Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Father ABC McGrath Diocesan Director of Music announces that four choirs of the Diocese will participate at the Solemn High Mass to mark the opening of the 1962 celebration. Competitions will be held in both the Poor Clare Convent and the De La Salle School with certificates awarded in each grade.
Marcella McDonald MSSC Tower Hamlet Department of Social and Preventive Medicine is appointed to Saint John of God’s Hospital Stillorgan. Educated in both Ireland and the USA, she has pioneered new methods in mental health. She is daughter of Mrs McDonald and the late Philip McDonald Tower Hamlet Cavan.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S P D Maloney and Gerry P Hunt E/W Maureen Hunt and Joan O Hanlon.
October 7th 1961 Drama at the count in Cavan as Returning Officer PJ McDwyer ejects a person believed to be a Press reporter from the count in Cavan Courthouse as the person was smoking a cigarette. He had to call in the Garda to assist in excluding the guilty party.
The total valid poll in Cavan for the three seat constituency was 27.819 the quota was 6,955. First count Paddy Smith Fianna Fail 9.032 elected Paddy O Reilly Fine Gael 5,431 later elected John Tully Clann Na Poblachta 4,683 Seamus Dolan Fianna Fail 4,658 later elected Patrick Duffy Sinn Fein 2,153 John McGovern Fine Gael 1.862 . Paddy Smith Seamus Dolan and Paddy O Reilly Murmod Virginia elected. The big story was the election of Senator Seamus Dolan a native of Blacklion and a teacher in Killeshandra. Member of Cavan County Council and Seanad Eireann replacing Mick Sheridan from Ballinagh on the Fianna Fail ticket and being elected to Dail Eireann for the first time. He replaces the legendary John Tully Clann Na Poblacht TD since 1949 who lost out by 261 votes.
October 14th 1961 Sean Lemass is elected Taoiseach by the 17th Dail while his son in law Charles J Haughey replaces Oscar Traynor as Minister for Justice. Cabinet Sean McEntee Tanaiste and Minister for Health Dr Ryan Minister for Finance Frank Aiken External Affairs Paddy Smith Agriculture Jack Lynch Industry and Commerce Erskine Childers Transport and Power Neil Blayney Local Government Michael Moran Lands and the Gaeltacht Dr Paddy Hillery Education and Charlie Haughey Justice.
Helen Gaffney eldest daughter of Patrick and Mrs Gaffney Latt is conferred with her B.Sc degree at UCD where she took her degree with 1st class honours and was awarded a grant of £600 per annum to study for a doctorate at UCD. Helen was educated at Drumcrave National School and Saint Louis Convent Monaghan.
Jesuits conducting the segregated Missions for men and women in all churches in the Parish.
Cavan CYMS celebrate their silver jubilee in their new premises in the Hut, President Charlie Leddy Vice President H Carthy Secretary Kieran Cullivan Treasurer Larry Clarke Committee Eamon Malone Jim Fay Frank Fitzpatrick Tony Higgins and Paddy O Reilly. Chaplain Father PJ Gargan CC.
Death of Georgina Frances Conn sister of Sadie Morris Church Street. She was proprietor with her husband of the Conn Malting House Portadown. Survived by her husband R J Conn. Funeral from Drumcree Parish Church Portadown to Drumcree Church yard.
Big attendance at Apostolic Worker’s Exhibition in the Conference Room Cathedral. Among the recipients of vestments were Father Joe Dolan Adm Father O Reilly Maynooth Mission to China Dalgan Park Navan and Very Rev C Smith Vicar General Saint Patrick’s Missionary Society Kiltegan county Wicklow.
Miss Ryan is appointed District Nurse at Cavan Dispensary.
Cavan Bridge Club 1962 President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Captain Rev Father Sean O’ Reilly Saint Patrick’s College Secretary Kathleen Sullivan Treasurer Maureen McDonald Committee PD Maloney Dermot Morgan JP Mansfield C Arnold Jim Leonard.
Cavan Darts Club meet at the ‘Old Mill’ Bar 62 Main Street.
Gallowglass Ceilidhe band appear in the Sport’s Centre and simultaneously on UTV. Tony O Dowd from Saint Phelim’s Place is the outstanding accordionist with the band. He is 19 year old son of Mr and Mrs Terry O Dowd Cavan.
The fair. Demand was good and prices held up. Yearlings £30-£33 two year old cattle £48-£52 three year old £55-£60. Milch cows £45-£50 springers £55-£65 whitehead calves £14-£18 working horses £45-£50 colts and fillies £45-£50 ponies £30-£35 knackers £45-£55 donkeys £8-£12 bonhams £8-£10 a pair.
Ethna McGovern and Mary McGoldrick are the producers of the outstanding musical in the Poor Clare Convent hall which is packed to capacity for each performance.
October 21st 1961 Mary McGovern 77 Church Street is made a presentation on the occasion of her retirement from Cavan Post Office after a distinguished service of forty one years. Pictured are Eddie Moore Postman Mrs JJ Norry Bill Galvin Peter Leddy Annie Brady Telephone Supervisor Mr Leahy Postmaster who made the presentation Leo McGrath Tommy Hughes Overseer Mrs Josephine Sheridan Sub Postmistress JJ Norry and P McGoldrick Overseer Cavan Post Office.
“Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88 Main Hoover Agents. Ask for a demonstration”
Death of Sue Coyle Farnham Street daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Peter Marron Publican’s Connolly Street. She was a member of an old distinguished Cavan family. She returned from New Jersey where she lived most of her life just over twelve months ago and returned to live in her native Cavan. Predeceased by her husband Michael Coyle a native of Castleblayney. Funeral was well and representatively attended in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Father Joe Dolan Adm officiates at the annual visitation to Killygarry cemetery where all the plots were tastefully tidied up and decorated for the occasion. Father PJ Gargan and Father John Moore Erskine Terrace assisted Father Dolan in imparting Benediction in the Church of Saint Brigid after the rosary was recited outdoors.
Death of Patrick O Gorman Drumalee at the age of only forty. Native of Ballyhaise. He is survived by his wife Ellen son John and daughter Margaret mother brothers and sisters. The funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was large and representative with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Surgeon PD Maloney Cavan and Rear Admiral F Hunt London brother of Gerry Hunt Dentist Cavan are 3rd in the Irish Open Pairs Championship in the Royal Marine Hotel Dun Laoghaire. Competitors from all over the world took part.
Cavan branch INTO make a presentation to Seamus Gilheaney Drumcrave and Mrs Larkin and Mrs Mulligan Ballyhaise who have all recently retired from teaching.
October 28th 1961 Cavan Rugby club beat Armagh at Saint Phelim’s Place 6-3 with tries from Michael Rafferty and Sean Woods. They now play Lurgan in the 1st Round of the Ulster Junior Cup in Lurgan on Saturday. Panel A Morris C Shakelton S Lacey Sean Woods J Smith Dessie Maguire M Tolan D Harrington Ken Morris Michael Rafferty Sean McSherry George Pratt Norman Moore P Faren M Browne K McKay Derek Johnston M Johnston and Dr O Brien.
Bishop Austin Quinn attends the closing of the women’s mission in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim and imparts Benediction. Men’s mission now on in Killygarry and the Cathedral with early Mass evening sermon and devotions etc.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Kathleen Sullivan and Dermot Morgan.
Events at Cavan Parochial week include variety show fashion show whist drive Des Jenkins and his Orchestra children’s concert Eugene Leddy and his Ceilidhe Band. Sale of work and an Irish concert with guest artiste recording star Maisie McDaniel.
November 4th 1961 Cavan are well beaten by Lurgan in the 1st round of the Ulster Junior Cup losing by four tries to no score. Lurgan led by 6-0 at the interval having scored two unconverted tries. Cavan now play Royal Vikings on Saturday.
Bishop Quinn again imparts the Papal Blessing and Benediction at the close of the men’s mission in the Cathedral. Among the attendance was Patrick Packie Carroll 61College Street who earlier on Sunday received Holy Communion at the early Mission Mass. Packie who was a very well known highly respected pig dealer was tragically killed while driving a lorry on the main Dundalk Carrickmacross road. He leaves a wife Ellen sons Patrick J Sean ‘Dag’ and Martin two daughters Pauline and Maureen. There was a large crowd at the removal of the remains from Louth County Hospital Dundalk and the funeral was met on the outskirts of the town by a huge crowd who accompanied the cortege to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. The Cathedral was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass celebrated by Father ABC McGrath with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Catherine Tully at the residence of her son Michael Farnham Hotel. She was widow of Matthew Tully Imperial Hotel Newry. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs M Lally Balla county Mayo and earlier worked in the Grand Central Hotel in Belfast. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Mary’s cemetery Newry. Father PJ Gargan CC Cavan officiated.
Death of Michael Reilly 12 College Street. Native of Belturbet he had a deep interest in the fortunes of the Cavan team and was a playing member of Drumlane Sons of O Connell. He was a gardener in the Farnham Hotel and was known for the excellence of his produce and crops. He is survived by his wife four sons and one daughter. Two of his sons Michael and Patrick flew home from New York for the funeral while two other members of the family flew home from England.
Maurice Jackson pulls off another massive deal with CIE supplying 55 De Luxe Anglia cars one Consul and one Anglia Estate . The deal is worth £30,600 and involves trade ins of fifty second hand cars which will be completely refurbished before being put on sale to the general public. In 1952 Maurice sold CIE thirty five new cars.
PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt are 3rd in the Connaught Open Bridge tournament in the Columban Club Sligo.
Feast of Christ the King 7 am mission Mass Rev Prendergast SJ 8 am Rev H Brennan SJ the 10 o clock children’s Mass was celebrated by Father Joe Dolan Adm.
November 11th 1961 Cavan Urban District Council acquire the adjoining tennis courts from Lord Farnham on a 999 year lease at ground rent of £15 per annum until 2907 similar to the deal for the Town Hall dated 1st May 1908.
“ All debts due t the estate of Frank Tweedy for grazing lettings tillage of meadows are now payable to RC Faris Solicitor 31 Molesworth Street Dublin”
Maeve Elliott and Mary Hannigan are the youthful stars at the Vera Brady Fashion Show in the Town Hall. Miriam Woodbyrne Agency modelled a delightful collection of both day and evening wear.
Sixty eight nations are represented in Rome for the 80th birthday celebrations of Pope John XXIII. He was carried in shoulder high on Papal chair for Solemn High Mass on Sunday as 15,000 Romans waited to greet him later in Saint Peter’s Square. He was elected Pope on November 4th 1958. He was born in Sotto Il Monet North Italy on November 25th 1881.
Death of Patrick Lee 13 Owen Roe Terrace. In his early days he worked on the Farnham Estate and was the driver of the famous Farnham wagonette used to convey flowers and vegetables to the markets. He later worked with Boylan’s stage coaches in Upper Main Street driving a side car. He was an outstanding playing member of Cavan Slashers and Cavan reputed to “being the outstanding full back of his era”. Survived by his wife son daughter and sister. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Father Joe Dolan Adm and Father PJ Gargan officiate at the visitation to Cullies cemetery where all the plot holders were complimented for the tidy and attractive appearance of the cemetery. The huge attendance all joined in saying the Rosary and prayers for the dead.
Gramophone recital this week will take place in 23 Farnham Street as the Farnham Hotel is not available. The recital will be given by Kathleen Brady Town Hall Street.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Joan O Hanlon and John Marron E/W Mrs Cyril Arnold and George V Maloney junior.
After a lengthy debate the Town Engineer Paddy Gaffney was asked by Cavan UDC to draw up a plan to integrate the newly acquired tennis courts into the Town Hall site.
November 18th 1961 6 ½ % National Loan to raise £17.50 million. Dr Ryan Minister Finance points out that this is worth £6-3-8 per annum for every £100 invested.
Death of Elizabeth Lil Byrnes nee McConnell Fairtown and New York after a short illness at Saint Phelim’s Hospital at the age of 75. She was second eldest child of Mr and Mrs Frank McConnell Fairtown. Emigrated to the USA before she was 20 and married Robert Byrnes who was a grand uncle of Mrs Robert Kennedy the present United States Attorney General. When ill she was visited by Mrs Liam Cuffe and her sister Mrs M McCooey New York both sisters of Mrs Kennedy. Survived by her brother Jack Ashe Street County Cavan Registrar of the GAA sister Brigid Fairtown sisters in law nephews nieces and friends in USA and Ireland .Remains flown out of Dublin Airport with burial in the USA on the 14th November 1961.
Establishment of Cavan Industrial Development Association. All proposals to B Bonzar Cavan Industrial Association for consideration and possible finance.
Capacity attendance at Cavan Parochial concert in the Town Hall with Mel Doherty Maisie McDaniel Noel Strange Seamus and Sile bean De Faoite and Tom Hickey as MC.
Amongst the guests at the annual Royal School Past Pupils Union in the Headfort Arms were headmaster John and Mrs Anderson Mervyn Johnston Senator John C Cole Venerable Archdeacon Shire Jimmy Dawson Treasurer Keadue Lodge and Bob and Mrs Peace Adams.
“Big selection of long playing records on sale at Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone Cavan 88”.
Cavan Cattle Mart reopens with sale of tested cattle only. Blue cards must accompany all entries. All enquires to Ivan Black Church Street Cavan.
Death of Mrs Bridget Smith wife of Eugene Smith at her residence Crubany Cavan. A woman of great Christian virtue she was known for her hospitality and kindness over a wide area. Saint Brigid’s church Killygarry was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
November 25th 1961 Hugh Gough Secretary and driving force behind Cavan Tourist Association reports that the increasing numbers of visiting anglers from Britain spent over £10,000 in Cavan during the last twelve months. In a detailed report to the annual general meeting in the Courthouse Hugh reports that there are over 3.5 million anglers in the United Kingdom and Cavan is an angler’s delight. John Bonsar replaced Maureen McDonald as Chairman with Maureen taking over as Vice Chair General Secretary Hugh Gough Treasurer John McGinnity.
Non stop bus service to run once a day from Cavan Bus Office to Bus Arus Amiens Street Dublin with a rather steep one way introductory fare of 15/9. The 34 seater CIE express service with no stops will leave Cavan at 9:10 and arrive in Bus Arus Dublin at 11:10. All tickets are presold as there is no conductor on the express.
Saint Patrick’s College give notice of their intention to retain their McRory Cup by defeating Saint Patrick’s Academy Dungannon 2-17 to 0-1 at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. Saint Pat’s led by 1-10 to 0-1 at the interval. Team Paddy Lyons Junior Dowd Jimmy Stafford Peter Pritchard J McKenna Ray Dunne Patrick Gaffney Ray Carolan Brian Kennedy Tom Sheridan Joe Leydon Philip Fitzsimmons Noel Brady Paddy Dolan Michal Fagan. Referee Rev Brother Cyril Cavan.
Cavan Anglers’ Club 1961 Jackson Cup Sean Young Leslie Kennedy Cup PJ Lee Kennedy Cup Mick Crosby.
Pictured at Loreto College Cavan Past Pupils Union annual dinner in the Farnham Hotel Kathleen Murray Lauri McConnell Secretary Rita Kenny President Kathleen Kenny Vice President Miss McCabe Mrs McDwyer Belturbet Rosemary Power and Maura Baxter.
Cavan At Home Week 1962 President Father Joe Dolan Adm Chairman Seamus De Faoite Secretary Sheila McGinnity Treasurer TM Gilroy Committee Father PJ Gargan Father Torlac O Reilly Danny O Kelly Bridie Galligan Sean Bergin.
Death of Jack Fay former member of the outdoor staff Cavan UDC in Swindon at the age of 60. Emigrated to England 20 years ago having spent 23 years with Cavan UDC. Member of the British army for the duration of World War 2. He saw action all over Europe and was in the advance party following D Day on the march to Berlin. He died suddenly while at work in Swindon. Survived by his wife one daughter brothers and sisters.
PJ O Reilly Milltown announces the sale of two farms of land. The farm of the late Edward Gould fetching £4,000 from a Westmeath purchaser of the land in Milltown. Paddy O Reilly Killynebber purchased the lands of the late Lavelle estate at Killynebber adjoining the lake shore for £750. Des Tweedy Auctioneer who recently took over the practice of his late father Frank has sold the lands of Thomas Connolly Ballinagh to William Kelly Clonlohan for £3,750.
December 2nd 1961 Reggie McMahon Swellan Upper and a native of Clones retires as Inspector Irish Insurance Company to take over the County Hotel which he recently purchased from Freddie W Swan. Reggie joined the Company in 1928 and will open the County Hotel following major renovations on December 1st 1961.
Cavan Bridge N/S Maureen McDonald and Tom Hickey E/W Liam Bogue and Mattie Corcoran.
Sean Og Flood from Dundalk is appointed Sales Rep Cavan Ballybay and Clones with the ESB. Sean Og is a member of Dundalk Young Ireland’s and won a Leinster Senior Championship medal with Louth in 1958 and represented Leinster in the Railway Cup in 1958 and 1959. Controversially demoted to the sub’s bench in 1960. He is seven years with the ESB and is well known and highly popular in the Cavan area.
Death in Dublin of Philip Murray at the age of 40. He was son of Thomas Murray long time Labour member of Cavan UDC. Survived in Cavan by his brother John Cavan UDC 10 Tullac Mongan and Mrs F McKiernan.
Maureen McDonald Church Street a graduate of UCD and a former personnel manager in the Imperial Tobacco Company and a member of the Institute of Personal Management is appointed Irish representative for the recruitment of staff for diplomatic households and families throughout the world. The head office of the company is based in Hertfordshire England.
Cavan Gaels acquire the clubrooms formerly occupied by Crubany later Cavan Harps in the Market Square.
December 9th 1961 The £28,000 plan for the complete refurbishment and extension of the Town Hall is unveiled by Cavan Town Engineer Paddy Gaffney to Cavan UDC receiving a mixed reaction. At the outset the County Manager pointed out that Cavan was not a seaside town and therefore would not be grant aided for this project. Maurice Jackson sums up the conservative nature of the Council when he points out that “if we go ahead with this project it will put a further 7/- on the rates and we will be run out of the town”! A decision was deferred to the next meeting with most of the members expressing the view that something less ambitious might be more acceptable.
Bit of glamour hits town as three continuity announcers for the new RTE service due to go on air next month start a whistle stop tour of ten counties. Kathleen Watkins Saggart county Dublin Nuala Donnolly Stillorgan and Marie Sullivan Blackrock visit Ballyhaise Agricultural College as part of the RTE programme ‘meet the people’ which will be screened by the new broadcaster on New Year’s day.
Nikita Khrushchev becomes the first Russian Premier to greet Pope John XXIII on the occasion of his birthday as diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Russia continue to improve.
Reginald Wise Russell Road London wins the Irish Whiskey Distiller’s Cup for the heavies bream weighing 8 lbs 9 ¾ ozs caught on the River Annalee near Cavan in July 1961. The competition was run in conjunction with Bord Failte.
Rev EC Hedges former Bishop of Limerick will be the preacher at the celebrations to mark the 350th anniversary of the first Headmaster of the Royal School Cavan in 1611 at Cavan Parish Church. There will be a collection for the Adelaide Hospital.
Cavan Bridge N/S Gerry Hunt and Tommy McCormick E/W Dr Bertie Cullen and Owen McGovern NT.
Sympathy is extended to Paddy Molloy Telephonist Cavan Post Office on the death of his father Mr Michael Molloy in Ennistymon county Clare.
John Nulty Tierquin is pictured taking delivery of a new Ferguson 203 industrial digger and loader from Terry O Dowd Sales Manager Smith’s Garage Cavan. The digger is suitable for all drainage work.
December 16th 1961 Captain Edward Cassidy Fermanagh Street Clones is appointed to the board of CIE. Captain Cassidy is a member of Clones Urban Council Monaghan County Council Agricultural Wages Board Monaghan VEC Chairman of Ernetex Limited President Clones Chamber of Commerce. He is a native of Roslea county Fermanagh.
Thomas J Fitzpatrick is elected to the Senad on the Administrative panel. Tom is a very well known Solicitor in Cavan and Fine Gael Chairman of Cavan Urban Council.
John C Cole extensive farmer Tullyhumphey Redhills is nominated to the new Senad by an Taoiseach Sean Lemass. He is a member of Cavan County Council and was Taoiseach’s nominee in the last Senate.
Father Bob McCabe the new President of Saint Patrick’s College pays tribute to his predecessor Father Patrick Gaffney at the annual dinner of Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupil’s Union “who has left the playing fields of Cullies for the fresh pastures of Crosserlough as Parish Priest”. During his time as President he provided the new playing pitch new kitchen and refectory facilities new organ in the Church and extended the dormitory accommodation. He raised the academic standards in the College where twice the number of candidates are now getting honours in the State exams. The dinner was attended by over eighty guests including the guest of honour Bishop Austin Quinn in the Park Hotel Virginia. Among the distinguished attendance was Tommy M Gilroy Secretary Treasurer Father Pat Brady Dr Charles O Reilly Granard President Michael Neary Vice President members of the committee included Phil Cullivan Patrick McDonald and Con P Smith.
Packed Cavan Parish Church honour the memory of John Robinson who was appointed the first Headmaster of the Royal School on the 5th October 1611 by the Lord Deputy and Plantation Commissioners. There were five schools approved and founded all known as the Ulster Royal Schools. Armagh Enniskillen Dungannon Raphoe and Cavan. The Royal School in Cavan enjoys a great reputation for culture and academic achievement.
Death of Thomas Smith Stragella at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan at the age of 80.Long time member of Drumcrave Fife and Drum band. He was a well known figure in Cavan being on the staff of Brady’s ‘The Old Globe’ hotel. Deeply and deservedly regretted by his sorrowing sons daughters and brothers family relatives and many friends. Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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Saint Patrick’s College favourites to retain their McRory Cup title are rocked by 1-12 to 1-10 defeat to old rivals Abbey CBS in Newry. Cavan must now beat Saint McCartan’s Monaghan in their last fixture to qualify for the final in which they will meet Abbey CBS Newry who qualify virtue of their victory. Saint Pat’s led by 0-8 to 0-6 at half time. Val Kane was the star for the Newry College creating all sorts of havoc for the Cavan defence. Scorers for Saint Patrick’s Michael Fegan 0-5 Joe Leydon 1-1 Philip Fitzsimmons 0-2 Raymond Carolan and Brian Kennedy 0-1 each.
Death of Margaret ‘Peggy’ Gannon in New York. She was widow of Thomas A Gannon formerly Erskine House Cavan and sister in law of the late ‘Bobby’ O Hanlon wife of the late John F Managing Director Anglo Celt and Betty Gannon Main Street. Thomas Gannon was son of the late John Gannon Chairman Cavan Town Commissioners 1880 . She leaves two sons two daughters grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Market Hen turkeys 2/9 cocks 2/3 per lb geese 1/6 per lb chickens 1/3 to 1/6 per lb.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mrs Cyril Arnold and John Marron E/W Dr McQuade and George V Maloney.
Gramophone recital will be given by Father Bob McCabe Saint Patrick’s College in the Farnham Hotel.
Big supply poor demand at Cavan fair. Two year olds £50-£55 three year olds £60-£70 cows £45-£55 milking cows £45-£50 colts and fillies £45-£55 donkeys £5-£8 bonhams £7-£10.
December 23rd 1961 Helena Rehill from Crosserlough is placed second in Ireland in the Secretarial exams conducted by the Department of Education Nuala Harton second in Group cert. Ann Gilroy daughter of Tommy and Ellen Gilroy is appointed to the staff of Aer Lingus after completing a course in shorthand and typing at Cavan Technical School.
December 30th 1961 Santa Claus is met on the Urban boundary and escorted by the Boy Scout’s Accordion Band to the packed Town Hall where over 400 children were waiting to shake his hand and receive a valuable gift each.
Pope John XXIII calls the Second Ecumenical Council to begin later in 1962.”Immenses and grave tasks confront the modern Church in one of the most tragic and epoch times in the Church’s history” Papal Bull convening the Second Ecumenical Council will be issued on Christmas Day and the Council will convene at an opportune time in 1962.
Jim Meehan who has been out of football for sometime is called into the Cavan Junior Panel as is Butlersbridge stars Tom Sheridan Kevin Smith and Terry Smith Paddy Maguire and Brendan Young tow big bustling forwards are also called into the panel which will commence training early in the New Year at Breffni Park.
Big Jim McCartan of Down is the writer’s choice for the second successive year as ‘Caltex Footballer of the Year’
December 30th 1961 The Bishop of Kilmore Most Rev Dr Quinn celebrates the 12:05 Midnight Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan of Saints Patrick and Felim beginning with the procession to the Crib when the infant was laid in the manger. Fathers Patrick Mallon assisted the Bishop while Father Torlac O Reilly was deacon and Sean O Reilly sub deacon. Rev Sean O Reilly Dean of Saint Patrick’s College was MC. The 8 and 9 o clock Masses in the Cathedral on Christmas morning was celebrated by Father PJ Gargan while Father Joe Dolan celebrated both the 10 and 11:30 am Masses. The Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Choir rendered the Sacred Music while their Director Father ABC McGrath was on the organ. Father PJ Gargan celebrated the Midnight Mass in the Convent Chapel while Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated the 9 am in the Convent. There was a crib in both the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan and Convent with a Christmas tree suitably decorated in the Orphanage. Father PJ Gargan and Father Joe Dolan along with the Brothers from the local De Las Salle joined the orphans and nuns for Christmas dinner with Santa arriving at 5 pm to distribute gift to every child. On Sunday Christmas Eve Mattie Hand and Stan Mullery staged their annual Christmas film show in the Convent to the delight of the children and staff. In Saint Felim’s Hospital Midnight Mass was celebrated by Father Vincent Duffy Saint Patrick’s College where the sacred music was rendered by the Matron Sister Mercy and the Choir of Saint Felim’s Hospital. Father Charles Travers celebrated three Masses in the Hospital on Christmas Day. Santa visited the hospital and brought the patients gifts of cigarettes tobacco and sweets and later visited the Maternity ward bringing gifts to mothers and brand new children. All of the Wards were decorated and a Christmas tree with gay fairy lights twinkling in each ward. There was a crib and another Christmas tree in the entrance hall. On Christmas night Matty Hand and Stan Mullery staged their delightful seasonal Christmas film show while the Might Avons played at the annual dance on the Wednesday before Christmas. Sister Mercy has a full programmed of entertainment planned for each of the twelve nights of Christmas. Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College celebrated three Masses in the Surgical Hospital on Christmas Day. There was a Christmas tree beautifully decorated in each ward together with a crib and in the main hall there was a large crib with full size figures depicting the birth of Christ in Nazareth nearly two thousand years ago. There was a special Christmas Day dinner with full turkey ham crackers and gifts with Santa visiting the hospital at 4 pm with a special gift for everybody.
Matt Rudden from Laragh Athletic Club wins the Ulster Intermediate Cross Country title at Ballyarnett County Derry over a six mile testing course with George Williamson Oak Leaf Derry second and newcomer TP O Callaghan third leading Bailieboro to a surprise Ulster title with Laragh second.
Sixth annual Cavan at Home Week features Cavan CBSI Musical Society in their annual pantomime ‘Begorra Its Gold’ and Irish Concert and Cavan Musical Society’s ‘Patience’ from Sunday 31st December to Sunday 7th January 1962.
John McCaffrey 1 Tullac Mongan and Michael ‘Mickey’ Reilly Licensed Vintner Upper Main Street in traffic accident just outside Navan on their way home to Cavan are detained at Our Lady’s Hospital Navan while John’s son Gerard escaped unharmed.
Sympathy is extended to John Tully TD on the death of his brother Thomas Tully Castletara in Saint Felim’s Hospital on Tuesday last . Funeral was very large and representative from Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Leonard and P Coleman E/W Mrs Eileen Maloney and Mrs E Roe. The turkey prize was won by local Vet Cyril Arnold from Latt.
Turkey Market Hens 2/3 to 2/9 cocks 1/6 to 1/9 Geese 1/- to 1/3 per lb chickens 1/- to 1-6 per lb ducks selling at 10/- each . Those farmers who did not take the early prices were left with their stock all day in bitterly cold conditions and in the end took what ever price they were offered in an effort not to have the birds around the house over the Christmas festival.
Sean McManus Central Café Bridge Street presents copies of his records to Dr PJ Watters Chairman of Cavan Gramophone Society . Sean was constantly on Radio Eireann over the lead up to Christmas with his Christmas numbers ‘My Santa Claus Prayer’ ‘Silent Night’ and has also recorded ‘The Ballad of Jack Kennedy’ and ‘An Evening in Mount Mellary’. Sean is a member of Cavan CBSI Musical Society Cavan Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Choir and Saint Peter’s Choir in Dundalk where he is a native.
Death of the very well known Peter Soden at his residence 54 Saint Pappins Road Dublin at the age of 83. He was a native of Lavey and was proprietor of one of Cavan ‘s biggest drapery stores (Provider’s ) opposite ‘The Bank of Ireland’ until his sold out to go to Dublin in 1945. He served his time to the Drapery trade in John Fay’s Main Street (Provider’s ) and later took up a similar position in /Dublin before going on the road as a commercial traveller for one of the big British warehouses. Four years later he bought John Fay’s and Soden’s soon become one of the best known and highly respected names in the drapery trade in the North Midlands with shoppers flocking from adjoining counties to view and buy the most up to date stock. For many years he was a prominent member of Cavan County Council serving as Chairman for a number of years he was also a member of Cavan Urban District Council and Cavan/Monaghan Mental Health Board. He was also a Peace Commissioner. He was a forthright and hectic debater. He was always straight and to the point. He was a great Cavan man but always felt that the Monaghan delegation on the Mental Health Board punched above their weight and was never slow to condemn the Monaghan attitude towards Cavan. He was a lifelong member of Cumainn Na Gael later Fine Gael. After leaving Cavan Peter set up a licensed premises in Stoney Batter Dublin where he enjoyed a big trade particularly from Cavan people visiting Dublin for some of the big matches in Croke Park. Peter Soden business man and politician is survived by his wife two sons Seamus and Peter five daughters Peggy Soden Assistant Matron Peamont Sanatorium Mary and Nora Soden Mrs W Parry and Mrs T Turner. Interment took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry following Requiem Mass in Dublin.
January 6th 1962 Worst Winter since 1947 s the country is held in icy snowy grip making roads and streets impassable as the country grinds to a halt. No major tragedies reported in the area as most people elect to stay indoors. Two brothers William 56 Postman and Joe Rooney 60 freeze to death in their boat at Innisturk island upper Lough Erne county Fermanagh..
Margaret Creane ‘Sunnymeade’ is pictured with two lambs born early on New Year’s Day.
John Allen aged 19 is admitted to Cavan Surgical Hospital with serious head injuries and later transferred to The Richmond Hospital in Dublin. Later Thomas J Allen 19 Tullac Mongan no relation is charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm.
An amazing half a million viewers tune into the opening of RTE television on New Year’s Eve. Cardinal Dalton Eamonn De Velera President deliver their first television addresses to the nation. Cardinal Dalton warned parents not to allow their children unsupervised access to the television and hope that the new service would be constructive and prayerful. Eamonn Andrews Director General of the new station and a household name in Ireland and Britain promised programmes on RTE that would be of high standard and contain uplifting material reflecting the life of the Irish nation in all its multicoloured hues. There was a short address at the Gresham Hotel by an Taoiseach Sean Lemass and Michael Hilliard TD Minister for Posts and Telegraphs and a native of Navan. Benediction was then imparted from the oratory chapel in Montrose by His Grace Archbishop John Charles McQuaid of Dublin. Later viewers watched a newscast which contained interviews by Micheal O Hehir as well as the early speeches from the luncheon held earlier in the day. Reception in Cavan was excellent and everybody thought while the standard was amateurish and not at all to the standard of BBC and UTV is was Irish and could only get better with practice and proper rehearsal.
Chief Superintendent WJ McConville after twelve months in Cavan is transferred to Drogheda and replaced by J McDonagh from Ennis.
Death of Ruth Fagan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. Well known person in the area her charity and hospitality were hallmarks of her life. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Denn Church.
Cavan At Home Week says “ as a comic all rounder nobody has yet been seen in Cavan town to equal Mel Doherty”. Audiences are poor due to the snow bound roads which are presently impassable in areas with snow lying in the Cavan area for well over two weeks and no sign of a thaw. Anthony Jackson Michael Rafferty Mel Doherty Gerry Maguire in ‘Begorra Its Gold’ light up the Town Hall with John O Connor and his wonderful tenor voice lending a touch of class. Dessie Maguire Paddy McNamara Des Lambert Gerard Carroll Gene Cullivan Val McGovern all play their part in the hilarious show produced by Father Torlac O Reilly. Joe Galligan Paddy Murray Terence McEntee Michael Gallimore Charlie Moore Martin O Neill all lend a youthful hand in entertaining a small but most appreciative audience. Arm swinging high stepping Boy Scout’s band were a treat featuring Gerry O Keeffe Paul Ronan Patrick Conaty John Conaty Sean McDonald Marin Sexton John Cullen Gerry Pryce and JJ Reilly. Eileen Morgan was on the piano Eamonn Brady drums Eamonn Donohoe on the saxophone and Leo Ronan on the violin. The scenery was by James Plunkett Saint Phelim’s Place make up Mrs Hicks and May Reilly College Street . Star of the Irish concert was the vivacious Ann Maguire. Mel Doherty was Percy French while the young Val McGovern was accompanied by the equally young Jerome Casey. The monologue by Dessie Maguire brought tears to many an eye while the recitations by Brian Coleman reminded us of the winter nights in Ireland long ago .Seamus De Faoite was in charge of the Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan group who were brilliant in presentation and execution. Tom Hickey was a most able and humorous MC. Sean O Siochan the gust artiste from Dublin was unable to travel due to the impassable roads. Producer of the Irish concert was Seamus De Faoite.
Death of John Smith Araghan in Dublin . He left Cavan forty years ago and raised his family in Dublin never forgetting his Cavan roots. He was known as ‘John the Carpenter’ He is survived by his wife one son and four daughters. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S John Moran and H Carthy E/W PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt.
January 13th 1962 Conor Cruise O Brien weds Marie McEntee in a simple ceremony in Carmelite Church New York. Rev Donal O Callaghan presided. Groomsman Jim Kiernan Irish Consul General in New York and a friend of the groom. Mary Paul cousin of the bride was bridesmaid.
Seamus De Faoite Chairman is pictured welcoming Bishop Austin Quinn to the Cavan At Home Week in the Town Hall.
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Drumalee GFC hold their first annual dinner dance in the Farnham Hotel. Among the distinguished attendance were TP O Reilly Chairman Cavan County Board PC Donohoe Treasurer and HL Smith Secretary . Paul Caffrey Chairman welcomed the guests and among the other speakers were PJ McGovern P Molloy and HL Smith.
Death of John Sheanon at the residence of his daughter Mrs M Tully Killbandrick Redhills. A native of College Street John was senior ambulance driver with Cavan County Council. He was extremely popular with the staff and patients of all the local hospitals and treated everybody like a perfect gentleman. Prominent member of Cavan Old IRA the coffin was draped in the tricolour and his old colleagues formed a guard of honour. The Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass celebrated by Father AB McGrath.
Death of Elizabeth Greenan Drumalee relict of the late Michael well known huntsman in the area. She was a woman of great Christian virtue and was charitable and extended hospitality to all who called to their home. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Inspector R Grant is made Superintendent in Bellmullett county Mayo. He served in Cavan since 7th April 1959 having been attached to Waterford. He is a courteous and efficient officer and was very popular in Cavan. He is replaced by Inspector M Bohan on promotion from Carlow.
Father John Brady CSSP Corawelis leaves Dublin en route to Nigeria where he has served for the last twelve years.
Death of Kathleen Cusack youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Owen Cusack Butlersbridge at an early age. There was a capacity attendance at the funeral Mass in Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge to Killygarry cemetery.
Cavan Technical School and the De La Salle School are forced to close for a further week’s holiday due to flooding as a result of burst pipes caused by the present severe weather conditions.
Poor attendance and poor demand at the small Cavan fair with yearlings fetching £33-£36 2 year olds £42-£50 3 years old £55-65 working horses £35-£40 ponies £25-£30 bonhams £10-£12 per pair.
January 20th 1962 Monaghan Urban Council after a long debate decide to contact RTE to complain about the quality of reception in some areas particularly in the North Monaghan area. Mr McCarron says that “Monaghan are always grumbling about something and his reception is perfect since RTE went on test last September. The Chairman is not much help as he says that he doesn’t watch television but he has had a lot of complaints from people in areas who do and the Council must act on these complaints!
M/S Murphy Quinn Auctioneers and Insurance brokers open for business in 98 Main Street opposite the Farnham Hotel. The Managing Director is Brian Murphy while the directors are JJ Quinn Brian Murphy and Annette Murphy. Mr Quinn is Managing Director of Quinn Brothers Main Street Longford who last year had sales of over £100,000. Brian who is a native of Ballyconnell has been in the Insurance business for over twenty five years and has written life assurance to the tune of £2 million over the last fifteen years. Murphy Quinn are agents for Midland and Western Building Society Longford. Josie Farrelly who has been with the Longford based company for seven years will now join Murphy Quinn as Secretary based in Cavan.
Death of Bernard Bennie Rehill Newtown House Leixlip one of Dublin’s leading publicans. Native of Araghan Cavan. He was also a very prominent figure in greyhound racing. Resident in Dublin for over fifty years he was proprietor of O Mara’s on Aston Quay and O Mara’s Bachelor’s Walk. Founder member of Irish Coursing Club in 1945. He was Chairman of Dublin Grocer’s and Vintner’s Association from 1953-1956 and again in 1960. He was a well known member of the Appeals Board Bord Na Gcon and a director of the Greyhound and Sporting Press Clonmel. His wife died some years ago.
Death of the famous John McGirr 30 Blessington Street Dublin. Native of Omagh county Tyrone he was one of the early pioneers of bus travel in the midlands and ran the Cavan Longford route daily as well as Sunday excursions to Bundoran. He was a distinguished member of the old Forester’s Band. He is survived by his wife sons and daughters. Funeral from Saint Joseph’s Carmelite Church Berkley Road Dublin 7 to Dean’s Grange cemetery.
The matron of Saint Phelim’s Hospital returns thanks to the Boy Scouts and Father Torlac O Reilly for staging their hit musical show ‘Begorra It’s Gold’ in the hospital on December 28th one of the worst nights in this historically icy cold winter.
Crubany/Cavan Harps 1932-1957 will hold a reunion dinner in the Farnham Hotel with tickets available from Tom McNamara Tom Kelly or John O Rourke UDC.
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February 3rd 1962 Mr and Mrs Joe P Doherty Saint Brigid’s Terrace celebrate the golden jubilee of their marriage. They were married on 31st January 1912 in Saint Mel’s Cathedral Longford and they have two sons Sean and Mel and six daughters together with fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Both are natives of Edgeworthstown county Longford and are over 30 years in Cavan. Joe was a master baker in McDonnell’s for almost thirty years and is now three years retired. He is a well known bird fancier and keeps canaries finches and all sorts of rare birds as well as being a skilled hard working gardener. In his youth he was a well known entertainer and formed a group with his brother which was extremely popular all over the midlands. He is presently the very popular Caretaker in Cavan CYMS. One of his sons Mel is well known in Cavan theatrical circles.
Cavan County Board 1962 Chairman TP O Reilly Vice Chairman Peadair Doyle Secretary H L Smith Treasurer PC Donohoe Registrar Jack McConnell. Delegate to Central Council Simon Deignan Ulster Council Andy O Brien and Sean Moriarity NT Ballinagh. Cavan decide by 81-17 to back the Dublin motion seeking an end to the ban on foreign games at the forthcoming Congress at Easter.
Paddy Sheridan’s Will Power by Man of Pleasure out of Paddy’s Race On qualifies for the Irish Greyhound Coursing finals in Clonmel. John Myles is the trainer for the £500 race.
Pictured at the dinner and social in the Ulster Arms for Lt P McMahon who has just completed a six month tour of the turbulent Congo with the United Nations are Lt Paddy Duffy Lt McMahon Cmdt Jim Scanlon Captain Jimmy McEntee Quartermaster Sergeant Matt Lynch Lt John Murphy Lt Michael Quigley Lt C Sheridan Lt J McGinley and Lt Anselem Lovett. While the Army Number 1 Band are in town drumming up a recruitment drive in Cavan Military Barrack from 8-10 each night.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Cyril and Mrs Arnold E/W Mrs H Carthy and P W Flynn.
John Donohoe Scoutmaster and Robbie Ryan Abbey Street are reforming the Boy Scouts Accordion Band with practices in side room of the Town Hall.
February 10th 1962 Paddy Gaffney Town Surveyor unveils the amended cheaper plans estimated at £18,000 for the development of the Town Hall. It will mean a further 2/6 in the £ increase on the rates. The new development envisages kitchen and refreshment rooms extension of the stage and other improvements. The reception again is very poor with Johnny O Rourke summing up the mood by saying “ the letting of the hall is very bad and it is too small dirty unattractive dull and the roof is about to cave in “ Needless to say the improvements were put on the long finger.
Ulster Railway Cup team to play Connaught at Breffni Park on February 25th 1962 E McKay Gabriel Kelly Leo Murphy Pat Rice Benny Mone Jim McDonnell J Smith (Down) Joe Lennon Jarlath Carey Sean O Neill James McCartan Paddy Doherty Sean O Connell Jimmy Whan and Brian Morgan.
Boy Scouts AGM Chairman John Hynes Vice Chairman James Plunkett Treasurer Phil Smith Secretary Des Lambert Committee Father Torlac O Reilly Joe Cullivan Mel Doherty John O Connor PJ Carroll Gerard Carroll Paddy McNamara Frank O Keeffe John Walsh and Gerry Maguire.
Aidan Conaty a native of Ballinagh purchases ‘The Classic’ from T Smith Eddie O Gorman was auctioneer TJ Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage. Aidan is intending to set up a high class tailoring business on the site which was burnt to the ground at Christmas 1959.
Bridge Club Maureen McDonald and Father Sean O Reilly E/W GV Maloney junior and George Fairbrother.
Maeve McDonald will give the next recital at Cavan Gramophone Club at 23 Farnham Street.
February 17th 1962 Paddy and Mrs O Reilly Athbara celebrate the Golden Jubilee of their marriage surrounded by their family and friends. They were married on the 15th February 1912 at Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge by Rev C Magee Adm assisted by family friend Father Martin Comey DD a curate in Cavan Presbytery. Paddy was Secretary of Cavan County Council for forty years and was one of the main officers of Cavan County Board holding the post of Treasurer for fifty years. He was one of the four men who reorganised the GAA in Cavan and Ulster in 1903 the others being Andy McEntee Joe Smith and John F O Hanlon Anglo Celt. Mrs Reilly is daughter of Mr and Mrs Terence Smith Butlersbridge well known Grocer’s and Vintner’s . They have two sons three daughters and seventeen grandchildren.
Cavan Angler’s Club 1962 Chairman George V Maloney Junior Vice Chairman Vincent Bartley Secretary Sean Young Assistant Secretary Norman Cinnamond. Treasurer Johnny Donohoe.
Matt Rudden from Laragh wins the Leinster Senior Cross Country title at Mount Pleasant Dundalk held over an undulating course of eight miles. Supreme test of stamina the course was a four lap circuit taking in four jumps a ditch a stream and 300 yards of ploughed fields. Noel Hendrick of Wexford was second in 46 minutes and 46 seconds while the Irish ten mile champion Harry O Gorman was 3rd 10 seconds later. Matt finished 25 yards ahead of his nearest rival and his next big race will be the Irish Cross Country Championships in Cork when he hopes to improve on his second place last year. Meanwhile Francie McDermott flew in from Coventry for the Ulster Championships in Armagh where he finished a gallant second for a title his club mate Matt Rudden held in 1960. The winner was the experienced George Williamson Derry with T P Callaghan the promising young Bailieborough athlete and Ulster Junior and Novice champion back in 3rd place. Seventeen year old Terry Cullivan put up a great performance in Armagh and if he keeps it up he will emulate the feats of the great Matt Rudden.
There are 214 blind people in county Cavan and a branch of the National Council for the Blind has been set up in Cavan. The aim is to raise enough funds to finance a permanent teacher who will visit each of the blind people in their homes. A door to door collection will be taken up in Cavan Ballinagh Crossdoney and Ballyhaise.
Death of Mary Power sister of Jimmy Veale in Carrick on Suir after a long illness at the age of 34. She is survived by her husband and three small children parents brothers and sisters.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/ W Dr Bertie T Cullen and Patrick V Coghlan.
Cavan Technical School hail the purchase of the outstanding Linguaphone French speaking records as a huge step forward in the attractive teaching and speaking of French. When funding permits Mrs Cecilia Walsh hopes to add the German records to the school’s collection.
Cavan Fair. Very good demand with prices well up on last month yearlings £25-£30 two year olds £45-£50 springers £50-£60 working horses £40-£50 colts and fillies £40-£52-10 each donkeys £8-£12 bonhams £18-£30 a pair carrying sows £30-£35.
February 24th 1962 Cost of production drives the price of the Anglo Celt up by 1d to seven pence from next week.
~The IRA end their campaign against the British occupational forces which has been going on since December 1956. Twenty nine men are released from Mountjoy jail.
Death of Mrs Sheridan Broad Road Arva two doors away from her place of birth at the age of 104. She was born on the 8th June 1859 into a family of 16 where her parents were survivors of the Famine, The entire family were converted to Catholicism in 1860 and there is still a plaque in the Sacred Heart Church Arva commemorating this event. She married Jimmy Sheridan the local Blacksmith and they had a family of 10 children but there are only 2 of them still alive including Kathleen in Detroit USA. Most of her family emigrated to England and America. She had wonderful hands sewing knitting and darning up to the age of 100. She was an expert making ‘Uncle Tom Cabin Quilts’. She leaves 21 grandchildren 50 great grandchildren. She died at the residence of her daughter Mrs J Mulligan just two doors down from where she was born in 1858. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Sacred Heart Church Arva with burial in Coronea cemetery.
Lt Colonel John Glenn 1st American in Space after 5 hour space ride orbiting the earth three times. The blast off from Cape Canaveral in Florida with the safe splash down in the Pacific exactly on target. He tells President Kennedy phoning from the Oval Office in the White House that he “ enjoyed a tremendous trip wonderful experience almost unbelievable and my condition during and after the trip is excellent”! The achievement is heralded by Pope John XX III as “ a new victory for man in the cause of science in the search for peace”
Saint Patrick’s Cavan as expected score a facile win over Saint McCartan’s College Monaghan in the Semi Final of the McRory Cup winning as they liked in Monaghan 2-7 to 0-1. If they had taken only half their chances they would have run up a cricket score and now qualify to meet Abbey CBS Newry in the Final in Ballybay in March. Liam Maguire was an excellent referee. In preparation for the game they will play a Cavan Junior selection next Sunday at PJ Duke Park Stradone. Team Paddy Lyons John Junior Dowd Jimmy Stafford J McKiernan Ray Dunne Pat Gaffney Ray Carolan Captain Charles Flynn Tom Sheridan Joe Leydon Brian Kennedy J Dolan Mickey Fagan and V Brady .
Dancers from Sligo Mullingar Letterkenny Castlefinn Clones Strabane Drumlish Convoy Dungannon Oldcastle and many other areas will join their colleagues at Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan in a dancing extravaganza on Saint Patrick’s Day 1962. They will give exhibitions at vantage points in the town before the Junior competitions in the Protestant Hall and the Senior competitions in the Town Hall. On Saint Patrick’s Night all will come together for a Social and Reunion in the Town Hall followed by a Ceilidhe and the presentation of awards.
President John Fitzgerald Kennedy thanks Cavan tenor Sean McManus for the gift of his record sent to him entitled the ‘Ballad of Jack Kennedy’ which Sean sent to the President at Christmas. On the flip side of the record is the very tranquil and soothing ‘An Evening in Mount Mellary’
Cavan Bridge N/S Gerry Hunt and Doctor PD Maloney E/W Jim Rafter and Mrs Gwen Arnold. Team for team of four competition in Athlone PD Maloney Captain Gerry Hunt Cyril and Gwen Arnold.
March 3rd 1962 Huge farmer’s demonstration in Cavan town where 2,500 farmers march in protest at the increasing rates being adopted by Cavan County Council who are meeting in the Courthouse to strike the rate for the coming year. Opinion is evenly split on the farmer’s position with quite a few comments to the effect that they are well enough off and never want to pay anything. The Council strike the rate of £46-2-0 in the £ an increase of 4/2 with the very well respected Chairman Patrick Smith echoing the general feeling that the small business people are paying the bulk of the rates while the farmers are getting clean off the hook. One of the banners proclaimed that ‘Farmers were living off their sense of humour’. With complaints from shopkeepers politicians and general public the march of 2.500farmers seems to have done nothing but antagonise the general public.
Anna Harten who recently was successful in Local Government exams is appointed to the staff of Saint Mary’s College. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Harten Carnagh Kilcogy and a past pupil of Cloncivid National School and Loreto College.
Twenty three goals and twenty points are scored in the Railway Cup Semi Finals at Breffni Park before a crowd of 9.064. Leinster beat Ulster 11-4 to 6-3 in the hurling game. In the football semi final Ulster beat Connaught 5-6 to 1-7 with the gallant efforts of the great James McCartan with Jim McDonnell at sea and continually taunted by the quicksilver Packy McGerty in the centre half berth and only coming into his own when switched to his familiar wing half back position late in the game. Gabriel Kelly Leo Murphy and Pat Rice were outstanding in the full back line while Jim McCartan Sean O Neill and Jimmy Whan were the best of the forwards while Eamon McKay was sound in goals thwarting the Connaught onslaught. Ulster started very well at midfield but Joe Lennon and Jarlath Carey faded and were replaced in the second half. Team Eamonn McKay Gabriel Kelly Leo Murphy Pat Rice Benny Mone Jim McDonnell Patsy O Hagan Joe Lennon Jarlath Carey Sean O Neill James McCartan Paddy Doherty Sean O Connell Jimmy Whan and Brian Morgan. Subs Tony Hadden for Joe Lennon Sean Ferriter for Jarlath Carey. The hurling game which was the first major fixture in Cavan for 15 years was a damp squib with Leinster racing into a 8-2 to nil lead in the opening stages and never subsequently troubled by the weak Ulster response.
Willie Webb ‘Rising Star AC’ Cork wins the All Ireland Junior Cross Country Championship in Tanagh Cootehill in a time of 33:10 for the six mile course around Tanagh House. Francis McDermott Laragh who again flew in from Coventry for the gruelling test was second in a sparkling 33:20 just ten seconds behind the winner while promising TP O Callaghan Bailieboro who only took up the sport last autumn was 8th in 33:57. Teams 1st Cork 2nd Clare 3rd Tipperary and 4th Limerick.
At the monthly meeting of Cavan Angler’s Club held in Donohoe’s Restaurant Bridge Street sympathy is extended to Father Malachy Byrne CC Laragh former Chairman of the Club on the recent death of his brother.
Annual social and supper of Cavan CYMS in the Town Hall on Shrove Tuesday with catering by the Girl’s Club and music by Stan Mullery Eileen Morgan Henry Martin and Jackie Fitzpatrick on the violin. Among the distinguished attendance were Fathers ABC McGrath and Patrick J McManus. Father PJ Gargan Spiritual Director thanked all who assisted and supported the function.
Fagan’s staff make a presentation to Kitty Kinsella who is emigrating at a most enjoyable social in the Protestant Hall where Betty Poyntz on behalf of the staff and many friends made the presentation to the very popular Kitty who will be greatly missed by customers and colleague.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Father Frank McKiernan and Tommy McCormick E/W Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan.
‘The Commercial Bar’ take on ‘The Old Mill’ in the first round of the Cavan and District League.
Cavan Gaels hold their first annual dinner in the Farnham Hotel with tickets still available from Maurice Brady Sean Galligan and Toggy Connolly with dinner being served at 8 pm.
Willie P O Hanlon and Bridie Smyth are the new captains at County Cavan Golf Club. Men’s section President Bertie Cullen Captain Willie P O Hanlon Treasurer Brian Coleman Secretary John Brady Assistant Secretary Dermot Morgan. Committee Tommy Aylmer Louis Blessing Liam Bogue Jack Brady Phil Cullivan Seamus Fox Edward O Hanlon Dr FPE Smith Niall Walsh and Tom Hickey. Ladie’s section President Dorrie Smith Captain Bridie Smyth Secretary Maisie Magee Assistant Secretary Carmel McDonald committee Cissie Blessing Kathleen Brady Philomena Coleman Margaret English Kathleen Kenny Kathleen Morgan Airmid O Hanlon Una Smith and Kathleen Sullivan.
Anglo Celt shoots up to 5d on account of increasing production costs. Many of the reader desert the paper swearing that they will never buy the ‘rag’ again.
March 10th 1962 Nora Lever the well known Dublin actress will adjudicate at this year’s 28th Drama Festival in the Town Hall.
Bishop Austin Quinn in his Lenten Pastoral warns about the moral decay brought about by the increasing influence of television. All week days in Lent are fast days except Saint Patrick’s Day. All Fridays Ash Wednesday are days of fast and abstinence. Lenten fast ceases at midnight on Holy Saturday.
British Commission on Tobacco Smoking urges British Government to take immediate steps to curtail cigarette smoking.
The McRory Cup first presented by Cardinal McRory in 1924 will be replaced by a new trophy this year when either Saint Patrick’s College Cavan or Abbey CBS Newry will be the first holders. The old trophy now finds a permanent home in Saint Patrick’s Armagh who have won the trophy more times than any of the other colleges in Ulster. Saint Pat’s Cavan with colossus Ray Carolan expected to dominate are tipped to avenge their early season defeat at the hands of Abbey CBS and retain the McRory Cup.
Seamus McCormack one of the glittering stars at the boxing tournament in the packed Ritz Ballroom in Killeshandra with three hundred patrons failing to gain admission as boxing fever hits Killeshandra. There were thirteen contests with boxers from four counties. In the bout of the night Seamus McCormack Cavan stopped Paddy Keenan Killeshandra in the second round. Two exceptionally talented boys and it was in doubt right up to McCormack flooring his all action opponent with the referee wisely deciding to stop the bout to save the Killeshandra man from further punishment.
With the wash out at Christmas due to the snow and ice Cavan Boy Scouts are back with the musical extravaganza ‘Begorra It’s Gold’ in the Town Hall for three nights featuring the Des Jenkins Band 100 artistes including 14 of Cavan’s most talented adult artistes.
CYMS Whist Drive in Town Hall with £50 for top score and gent’s and ladies’ prizes of 1st £10 2nd £6 3rd £4 4th £3 and 5th £2. Score cards 10/-.
Death of James Dowd 5 Military Row and formerly of Cullies at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. Survived by his 4 sons and 4 daughters. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan ICA present the Dublin Orchestral Concert Orchestra conductor
Dr Brian Boydell playing Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony and the Magic Flute by Mozart in the Town Hall. The Cavan ICA Choir will perform seasonal airs at the interval.
March 17th 1962 John McGinley Cavan Town Clerk is appointed Borough Accountant with Sligo Corporation. He came to Cavan in June 1961 and was a most popular and efficient officer. He is a former District Court Clerk in Naas . Native of Drogheda, John started his career as a clerk with Bord Iascaigh Mara.
Rev Brother O Doherty is pictured presenting the gleaming new McRory Cup to the captain of Saint Patrick’s College who defeated Abbey CBS in a thrilling final in Ballybay. Father PV Mallon President of the Ulster College’s Council is pictured on the right. Saint Pat’s beat Abbey CBS to retain the trophy in a gruelling hard fought game played in wet underfoot conditions in Pearse Park Ballybay with former Cavan All Ireland footballer Liam Maguire in charge of the whistle letting play continue and not blowing the whistle only when necessary. Ray Carolan gave one of the great final displays despite little assistance from an out of sorts Charles Flynn and when the forwards wasted chance after chance he surge forward to take the scores himself. Pat Gaffney from Latt gave a sterling display curbing the threat of Val Kane and again breaking up attack after attack to launch over a great solo point from over fifty yards out after he had blocked down a shot on goal by Kane. Played before an appreciative attendance of just over 2.000 this game was far from a classic with two fit eager teams physically mixing it and throwing all niceties to the wind. Saint Pat’s led at the interval 1-8 to 1-4 . Abbey CBS came out with all guns blazing and dominated the third quarter closing the gap. Saint Pat’s held on and were three points ahead with four minutes left when Mickey Fagan shot over a priceless 21 yard free after Paddy Dolan had got through only to strike the butt of the upright. Sweet revenge then for Saint Pat’s who despite an ineffective forward line avenge their Rannafast Cup defeat of two years ago and their earlier defeat at the hand’s of Abbey CBS earlier in this year’s McRory Cup. Team Paddy Lyons John ‘Junior’ O Dowd Jimmy Stafford Peter Pritchard John McKenna Raymond Dunne Patrick Gaffney Charles Flynn Ray Carolan Tom Sheridan Joe Leydon Brian Kennedy Noel Brady Paddy Dolan and Michael Fegan. Sub Kevin Dolan for Ray Dunne injured. Saint Pat’s now play the holders Saint Jarlath’s Tuam in the Hogan Cup in Athlone on Sunday week.
Sean Og Flood the former Louth and Leinster goalkeeper now playing for Ballinagh will line out for Cavan against Donegal in the Dr McKenna Cup next Sunday.
Bishop Austin Quinn is pictured enjoying the Cavan Boy Scout’s pantomime ‘Begorra Its Gold’ in the Town Hall. The show is written and produced by Father Torlac O Reilly.
Fishing fever in Cavan as Hughie Maguire is pictured with a specimen brown trout weighing 5 lbs 1 ½ oz caught at Killykeen on Lough Oughter while Tommy Donohoe is pictured with his 5 lbs 1 ozs caught on Lough Sheelin. Cpl John O Reilly with his specimen brown trout weighing 5lbs 1 ozs also caught on Killykeen. Sean Young brings up the rear with his 1 lb 12 ½ oz rainbow trout caught on the first day of fishing on Annagh Lake.
Death of John Maguire 2 Jubilee Terrace at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. The funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was large and representative with burial in Saint Patrick’ cemetery Drumcor.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan E/W Carmel McDonald and George Fairbrother.
In a titanic struggle the ‘Old Mill’ defeat the ‘Commercial Bar 4-3 in the Cavan Darts League. Next week the ‘Old Mill’ visit the ‘Hub Bar’ who are showing excellent form this season.
Angela Clarke will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society meeting at 23 Farnham Street.
Cavan Fair brisk trade for store cattle. Horses fillies colts scarce and dear. Colts and fillies were fetching £50-£55 donkeys £8-£12.
March 24th 1962 Tom McCusker is pictured in action against his opponent Hughie L Smith in the final of the Billiard competition at Cavan CYMS in the Hut. McCusker former All Ireland finalist edged out the gallant HL in an exciting final which thrilled the large crowd in the Hut.
JJ Clarke formerly overseer in Cavan and now Postmaster Mullingar is elected Chairman of the Postmaster’s Association at their annual conference. Former Postmaster in Carrick on Shannon and Wexford Jack was Secretary Cavan County Board for nine years Secretary and Captain Cavan Slashers with whom he won seven senior championship medals. A native of Tempo during his long stint in Cavan he was a regular on the Cavan senior team and played in the All Ireland Final of 1928.
Four hundred dancers take part in the dancing exhibitions and competitions sponsored by Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan on Saint Patrick’s Day. The junior competitions were held in the Protestant Hall while the senior competitions were in the Town Hall. Adjudicators were Tony Farrell Ballyjamesduff Brian Coleman Cavan and Peter Hughes Dungannon. The Power School of Dancing Cavan won the ‘Glencar Reel’ the ‘Siege of Ennis’ ‘Walls of Limerick’ while Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan won the ‘Siege of Ennis’ and ‘Sweets of May’. Competitors from Clones Cavan Oldcastle Navan and Donegal all took part.
Terence S Smith writing in this week’s Celt traces the origin of the town of Cavan to a Charter granted in 1610 by James the 1st establishing the Corporation of the Borough of Cavan predecessor to the other civic bodies like Cavan Town Council Cavan Urban Council and Cavan Town Commissioners. The O Reilly’s had castles all over the region of Breffni but their main castle and fortress was in Cavan. Pictured are the Mace and the seal of Cavan Urban District Council. Terence S points out that the original charter of King James 2 presented in 1697-1688 was in the possession of Dan Reilly publican Church Street circa 1917 who sold his premises to James Gough in 1933. Dan was a former Chairman of Cavan County Council and a long time member of Cavan Urban Council. In December 1930 the Public Records Office in Dublin purchased the Charter. Transcripts of Charters of James 1 and James 2 to Cavan are archived in the Royal Irish Academy. Papers within the Charter include ‘Calendar of the State Papers’ including Ireland during the reign of James 1 period 1608-1610 papers of the Commissioners on Municipal Corporations in Ireland 1833. Municipal Government in Ireland John J Webb MA LLB. Civic History of the town of Cavan Terence S Smith. History of Enniskillen W Copeland Trimble and Belfast and Northern Ireland Directory.
Leinster beat Ulster 1-12 to 1-10 to win the Railway Cup with Des Foley Dublin at the ager of only 21 becoming the first man to win Railway Cup medals in football and hurling on the one day having earlier assisted Leinster to snatch victory from Munster 1-12 to 1-10 courtesy of a last minute goal denying the ageing Christy Ring his 18th Railway Cup medal. In the football final Kevin Heffernan Dublin was winning his 7th Railway Cup medal while Leinster completed the double for only the 8th time in history. Munster winning four and Leinster now four titles on the double. Leinster were much better than the score suggests in their 1-11 to 0-11 win over Ulster where the teams were level at halftime 0-5 each. Scorers for Ulster who played second fiddle to Leinster at centre field and where Jim McDonnell was once again never comfortable at centre half back Paddy Doherty 0-5 Brian Morgan 0-2 Jimmy Whan Gene Larkin Jarlath Carey Mickey Donagh Tyrone 0-1 each.
Cavan play Westmeath in the well appointed Cusack Park Mullingar as Saint Patrick’s College bid for a place in the Hogan Cup Final at nearby Athlone. Despite pleas by the Cavan County Board to play both games in Mullingar the fixtures go on in separate venues only a few miles from one another. Jim McDonnell is forced to cry off the Cavan team as he is coaching Saint Pat’s this year. Saint Pat’s will be depending on footballer of the year Ray Carolan to again lead them with more assistance from Charles Flynn who failed to impress at centre field in the McRory Cup Final.
Vera Brady’s fashion show in the Town Hal draws a capacity attendance with models from the Miriam Woodbyrne Agency and the proceeds going to the newly established Cavan Branch NCBI.
Bishop Austin Quinn presides at Solemn High Mass in the Cathedra on Saint Patrick’s Day to mark the end of the Patrician Year. Fathers Felim McGovern deacon Frank McKiernan sub deacon and PJ Gargan master of ceremonies. The Cathedral Choir was augmented by the Choir from Saint Patrick’s College. Father ABC McGrath CC was organist.
Rev D Dargan SJ will give the sermon at the Pioneer Rally organised for Cavan on the 17th May next.
William M Allen a native of Edgeworthstown dies at the residence of his son Jack Allen Cootehill Road Cavan. Highly respected resident he was extremely popular over a wide area. Survived by his wife and family. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Corboy cemetery.
Cash Stores on the corner of Bridge Street and College Street property of Tommy McGovern brother of Pat(Tom Boylan’s) fails to sell at auction when the bidding stopped at £2,000. Con P Smith left the deal open to negotiation with Sean Kelly Solicitor the highest bidder. Tom J Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage.
New branch of the National Council for the Blind formed in Cavan. Chairman Dr FPE Smith Ophthalmic Surgeon. The meeting in the Courthouse was informed that Bishops Austin Quinn and EFH Moore had consented to become the Patrons of the new branch. Cavan County Council agree to donate the considerable sum of £150 per annum while Vera Brady has donated the proceeds of her recent sell out fashion show to the organisation.
March 31st 1962 Mr and Mrs McHenry Dundalk are the winners of the prestigious Cullen Cup at Cavan Bridge Club where forty four pairs took part in the Open competition in the Farnham Hotel. Second were Mr and Mrs EJ Boland Bray after a tie with Sean O Farrell and W McCann also from the Bray club. The consolation competition was won by Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/W Father Sean O Reilly and John Marron after a tie with Gerry Hunt and Dr P D Maloney and F O Coen and Dr JP Hunt Sutton Dublin.
“Record players and transistor radios from Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88. Hire purchase terms available”.
Cavan Urban Rate is up by 2/8 to 52/5 in the pound. Lot of last minute adjustments as Council try to avoid the ire of the ratepayers. Estimate for Council wages reduced by £60, work on the Gallows Hill cost reduced by £100, costs for repairing Council scavenging truck reduced as the County Manager states that Cavan has the lowest rate of any urban council in Ireland.
Saint Jarlath’s Tuam once again overcome Saint Patrick’s College Cavan in the semi final of the Hogan Cup 2-8 to 1-3 in Athlone. Cavan through the outstanding display of Ray Carolan owned the ball but possession was wasted time and time again by forwards who had no idea how to avoid the fast tackling Jarlath’s defence while in break away moves Jarlath’s managed to score at ease. After Saint Pat’s dominated the first fifteen minutes Jarlath’s in break away attacks scored two goals and despite being totally outplayed at midfield managed to lead by 2-5 to 1-1 at half time. Joe Leydon was later moved back to shore up the Saint Patrick’s defence and the introduction of Philip Fitzsimmons at wing half was a great fillip to the Cavan defence who missed the solid hard tackling Ray Dunne ruled out by injury. Too many of the team were simply not good enough for this standard of competition and Jarlath’s managed to pinpoint the weaknesses in the Cavan side. Ray Carolan who was well assisted by Charles Flynn dominated the game and in the end surged forward to score himself. Paddy Lyons Peter Pritchard and Jimmy Stafford emerged with reputations intact while Pat Gaffney was by some distance the star in the half back line. Brian Kennedy and Michael Fagan were the only forwards to impress. Saint Pat’s Paddy Lyons Drumalee John Junior Dowd Killeshandra Jimmy Stafford Killinkere K Dolan John McKenna Mullagh Peter Pritchard Bailieboro Pat Gaffney Cavan Gaels Ray Carolan Cross C Flynn Leitrim Tom Sheridan Ballinagh Joe Leydon Drumkeeran Brian Kennedy Kingscourt Noel Brady Drung Jimmy Dolan Aughnasheelin Mickey Fegan Westmeath. Trainer Jim McDonnell assistant trainer Father Patrick J Mallon.
Death of the very popular Patrick W Flynn Saint Mary’s Farnham Road at the age of 57. He became ill while playing golf and died later at home. He was attended to by Doctor Jack Sullivan and the Last Rites were administered by Father PJ Gargan. He was Superintendent Cavan House Assistance Cavan County Council. He was over twenty years in Cavan and was originally attached to Sligo County Council and Dublin Corporation. He was always bright cheerful and extremely helpful despite the onset of ill health. He was a most helpful and courteous official. Member of Lourdes Invalid fund Saint Vincent De Paul Cavan Parochial committee Cavan Bridge Club and Cavan Golf Club. Survived by his wife Elizabeth two daughters Jean and Mary sisters Ethel Dolly Florry and Kitty all from Merton Gilbert Road Dublin relatives and friends. Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral which was large and representative from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim and again at Mount Jerome cemetery Dublin. Tributes were paid at Cavan Urban Council monthly meeting to the late Mr Flynn with TJ Fitzpatrick Chairman John Murray and Paddy Conaty all speaking about the outstanding qualities of the dead man and extending deep sympathy to the relatives.
Death of Rose Leddy 7 Owen Roe after a long illness in a Dublin hospital . She was wife of Matthew Leddy. The family are old respected residents of the town and Mrs Leddy was known for her Christian virtue and hospitality. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Maureen McDonald E/W Dr PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt.
Death of Arthur ‘Atty’ Smith Tonneymore at the residence of his sister Mrs A Smith Crossdoney. Survived by his brother and sister. Funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Johnny Sutherland late of Connolly Street in New York. He was son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Sutherland whose daughter was Mrs Jack Reilly Barber Connolly Street. He emigrated in 1913 and served in the USA army for the duration of World War 1. Burial took place in the Memorial cemetery Long Island New York.
April 7th 1962 Newport Players Newry win the Open section and the Dr Patrick Lyon’s Cup at the 18th Cavan Drama Festival with ‘Our Town’. Father PJ Gargan standing in for the patron Bishop Austin Quinn presented the prizes to the winning producer Seamus Mallon Newry. Cavan is now the second oldest active Drama Festival in Ireland. Milltown players win the Hugh Lee Cup for plays confined to Cavan and the Diocese of Kilmore. Dublin Dramatic Players win the one act section and Anglo Celt Cup for their production of ‘Spring’. The rural section and AOH Cup was once again won by Ashbourne Dramatic Players Dublin. Best producer Paddy Dillon Breffni Players Carrick on Shannon in producing ‘Maurice Harte’. Best actor for the 4th year on the trot is former Cavan Players star Paddy Dunney Sligo Drama Circle with ‘My Three Angels’. Best actress was Nora Wilson Newport Players Newry with ‘Our Town’
Tom Finlay Senior Counsel is appointed Lecturer in Law at UCD specialising in law of contract and business. He started his career as a Junior Counsel on the Cavan Monaghan circuit before taking silk. He is eldest son of Mrs Eva Finlay and the late TA Finlay SC TD Nutley Park Donnybrook . He is grandson of Mrs Finlay Kinnypottle and a nephew of Eileen Maloney Cavan.
Pictured on the front page of this week’s Celt are Mr and Mrs John Smith Pearse Street and both natives of Bawnboy celebrating the Golden Jubilee of their marriage in Kildoagh Church on the 26th March 1912. Father Henry McCabe CC Templeport officiated. John was formerly Land Steward at the Poor Clare Convent and they have three sons and five daughters and 25 grandchildren.
Big increase of 13 ½ % proposed by Paddy Fleming for VEC teachers comes in for close scrutiny at the monthly VEC meeting. Married men will now receive a scale of salary from £630 to £1,181 while unmarried men and women are in the £541-£933 bracket. Their last increase was in June 1961. J McGovern proposed that the increase be paid and Senator Paddy O Reilly seconded.
Michael J Leahy retires as Cavan’s Postmaster with presentation performed by Overseer Tommy Hughes on behalf of the staff and colleagues at Cavan Post Office. Pictured are AF McLoughlin P White Belturbet Eddie Moore Postman Cavan E O Hare Postmaster Kells JJ Clarke Postmaster Mullingar R Gillen Dublin JJ Norry Postmaster Cootehill Tommy Hughes PK Kilduff Technical staff Mrs MJ Leahy Mr MJ Leahy Leo McGrath Cavan Paddy Donohoe Bill Galvin MJ McCabe Paddy Duffy all Cavan JJ Sloane Postmaster Drogheda C Dempsey. Mr Leahy joined the Postal Service in 1911 stationed first in Dundalk later he served in Belturbet until 1943 Nenagh one year in 1948 then Postmaster Bantry Co Cork in 1949 until he was appointed Postmaster in Cavan in 1955. He is a native of Skibereen county Cork.
“Frank McConnell car hire self drive 1962 models minibus with driver (Mickey Rooney). Keen rates ring Frank or Dympna McConnell Main Street Cavan 211.”
Death of Robert V Walker Claremont Road Sandymount Dublin at the age of 82. He represented the National Health Insurance in Cavan for many years and was a founder member of the Breifne Antiquarian Society. Published a list of place names in the Anglo Celt under the name of ‘An Scolaire Bocht’. The work was later lodged with the Commission for Irish place names. He was a personal friend of Father Joe Meehan PP.
Kilmore wins the Aintree Grand National at 28/1 called after a Wexford town land. It is understood that the horse was heavily backed in the Kilmore area of Cavan who only in 1948 had another winner in the adjoining town land of Caughoo.
Frank Lee formerly 14 Breffni Terrace dies in New York at the age of 55. He emigrated 32 years ago after serving his time to the Hairdressing trade in McCusker’s where one of his colleagues was the late Cavan All Ireland footballer Terry Coyle. He served with the American Army in World War 2.
Song and dance session organised by the energetic Seamus De Faoite and under the auspices of Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan in the Railway Hotel will be filmed by RTE outside broadcast cameras for transmission later in the year. The MC will be Tom Hickey.
N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Dermot Morgan E/W Dr PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt.
Dr Philip O Connell the Diocesan historian will give the lecture ‘County Cavan 1744-The Itinerary of Isaac Butler’ following the annual general meeting of Cumainn Seanchas an Cabhan in the Courthouse Cavan.
April 14th 1962 Budget 1962 this year means a penny on the pint of stout and beer two pence on the glass of spirits no increase in the price of cigarettes abolition of entertainment tax reduction in tractor tax from £8 to £2-10-0 and a new £2.50 million agricultural grant scheme for farmers following their aggressive campaign in recent months. Increase in old age and social welfare by 2/6 per week. Payment of £.5 million to Irish Sugar Company to develop their new food processing business. £460,000 extra for the country’s teachers as they too campaign for increase in salaries. To pay for the ‘damage’ a record £66 million loan will be floated next autumn.
Seamus Gilheaney Cavan is elected President of Cavan Executive Fine Gael with PN Smith Chairman TP O Reilly Vice Chairman Andy O Brien NT Secretary Captain J McGorry and Senator Tom Fitzpatrick Treasurers.
Providers open Cavan’s first ever self service supermarket in Main Street where the Manager is 27 year old Monaghan native Tommy Garvey who has been a member of the staff for twelve years . Stephen Kelly General Manager Providers says that the attractive display lighting and self service speedy check out with Kitty Corrigan on the automated check out is ‘America at Home’. Gone are the dirty grimy soiled counters each item is selected by the customer and is clearly displayed and can be fully examined before purchase. “It’s a general store all dolled up well lit in new flashy garb”. Gerald Fitzmaurice is the Buyer for Providers and looking at the well stocked shelves you can see that his choice is wide and varied with all the old favourites as well as new products on display. General Manager Stephen Kelly was formerly with Egan’s of Tullamore who pioneered self service in Ireland. The directors are Patrick Gaffney BE Con P Smith Con A Smith and JJ Smith Dublin. Lighting and heating engineers were Smith’s Stores Dublin Road Cavan.
First bar restaurant is opened by the energetic Andy Galligan in the ‘Old Mill’ just opposite the entrance to the Fairgreen. Andy is a native of Ardlougher Ballinagh and is a former playing member of the Cavan senior football team. Andy believes passionately “that the customer is always right”! The dining room is upstairs while the well appointed kitchen is in the capable hands of Andy’s wife Maura who is a Domestic Economy graduate and instructor with Cavan VEC. They are opened from 10:30 to 11:30 each night and early opening at 7:30 on Fair Days. The painting and decorating including the portrait of the Old Windmill is all by Harry Dale with the colour scheme in blue and white. Johnny Burns was the interior painter and decorator of the new restaurant with plastic tiling on floor and on the walls. Tommy McCormack of Tullac Mongan did a marvellous job in installing the modern lighting and fitting out the up to date kitchen to best international standards. Andy is a former member and star of Cavan Boxing Club and founder of the Cavan and District Dart’s League, he has recently qualified as an Auctioneer under the title ‘McCabe and Galligan’. Expresso coffees grills teas chips under personal supervision of Mrs A Galligan DSI phone Cavan 261.
Thomas F Flynn eldest son of Anna and the late Thomas F 33 Cathedral Road Cavan passes the Munster and Leinster entrance exam and begins his banking career with the Munster and Leinster Bank in Letterkenny.
Lourdes Invalid Fund sweep on Galway Plate over thirty invalids sent to date and the organising committee under Father PJ McManus Nellie Gargan and Peggy Willock plan to send a further six patients this year. Donations to Nellie Gargan Ritz Bar Cavan all benefactors will be remembered at Mass in Lourdes.
Cavan Presbyterian Minister Rev TP Blackstock receives the unanimous call up to the 1st Antrim Belfast Presbyterian Church. Rev Blackstock who has been a very popular figure in Cavan since January 1954 will leave Cavan for Belfast at the end of May.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dr Bertie Cullen and Paddy Coghlan E/W Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan.
Cavan fair reports brisk trade despite the severe lack of fodder in the area. Yearlings fetching £32-£38 2 year olds £50-£55 3 years £60-£70 working horses £50-£60 colts and fillies £45-£50 ponies £35-£45 donkeys £5-£10 carrying sows £30-£35 bonhams £8-£12 per pair and cabbage plants four shillings for bundles of fifty.
April 21st 1962 Rev Father Dominick McGuiness is ordained a priest by the Bishop of Southwark London Most Rev Dr Cowdray. He immediately left for Ireland to visit his grandmother Mrs Sharkey Drumalee who is gravely ill in a Cavan hospital. He is a grand nephew of Tom McGuinness Town Clerk and a nephew of JJ McGuiness Town Clerk Cavan and Mrs John Sharkey Drumalee. He will leave for the foreign Missions in Africa after a short holiday in Cavan and London.
Death of the very popular well known Margaret Sharkey Drumalee. Member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most distinguished families she was predeceased by her husband John Pig Dealer. Survived by her son Tommy Drumalee three daughters brother grandchildren nephews nieces. She was visited in Hospital by her newly ordained nephew Father Dominick McGuiness last week. She was an extremely well known and her generosity and Christian devotion were hallmarks of her life. Father PJ McManus officiated at the well attended funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Sean Walsh Oliver Plunkett Street is in full training in Swellan Lake for the Donegal Bay swim on June 16th . He will be accompanied by Jack McCelland and several cross channel swimmers all hoping to swim the ten mile journey from Saint John’s Bay to Bundoran.
Marie and Kenneth O Reilly leave College Street to join up with their brother Mel in Sudbury Ontario Canada where he is domiciled for the last ten years. They were the recipients of gifts and good wishes from friends and well wishers in the town of their birth before emigrating to Canada.
Mr and Mrs E Roe win the Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club.
Death of the very distinguished Dr Alphonsus D McDwyer 77 Leinster Road Rathmines Dublin 6. He was educated at Saint Patrick’ College and UCD where he qualified as a doctor in 1933. He was House Surgeon in Cavan Surgical Hospital before setting up practice in Leinster Road Rathmines. He was brother of Eddie McDwyer NT Ballinagh Peter JF Cavan County Registrar Dr Michael A McDwyer Oldham England Mrs AE Wright Channel Islands and Miss M McDwyer Dublin.
April 28th 1962 Paddy Keyes Owen Roe is pictured with his 29 ½ lbs pike caught at Lough Inchin near Cavan town on Easter Monday.
Dr Patrick A ‘Tony’ Farrelly Connister Utoxeter Road Derby is appointed to the permanent and pensionable post of County Cavan Physician to take up duty from May 21s 1962. Native of Dublin he was temporary Regional Physician for Sligo and Donegal from 1958-1959.
Donie Fay wins the trophy for the tin whistle in Clones at the 2nd Ulster Fleadh Cheoil. Very few Cavan winners with several not defending their crowns.
Hard line GAA Congress are to clamp down strongly on all members breaking the rules on the ban on foreign games and dances as the Dublin motion calling for the abolition of the ban is defeated. All individual clubs within the organisation must adhere to the rules and are forbidden to attend promote dances which are not Ceilidhe dancing while any member caught playing attending or promoting foreign games such as soccer rugby hockey etc will be subject to a lengthy ban and may be banished from the organisation says Hugh Byrne MA NT Wicklow who was unanimously re elected President of the GAA. On a more realistic note Congress decide to grant £600 to the All Ireland finalists in senior football and hurling while the semi finalists will each receive £300.
Cavan defeat Antrim to qualify for the Ulster Football Junior Final where they will meet old rivals Down in the Final in Carrickmacross on May 6th 1962.
John Quinn a native of Derry is appointed Postmaster Cavan Post Office to replace Michael J Leahy who has retired. Mr Quinn was formerly Postmaster Curragh Camp in Kildare.
Cavan Gaels in association with Cavan CYMS are running and promoting the popular Cully’s Amusements in the Egg Market. Cully’s are providing bumping cars wheel of fortune indoor Pongo and chair o planes and will operate seven nights a week.
Sister Mercy Rooney Matron Saint Phelim’s Hospital pays tribute to Saint Aidan’s Troup Butlersbridge Virginia Pioneer Dramatic Troup and Milltown Dramatic Society for entertaing the patients in Saint Phelim’s during the Easter period.
Celebrant of the Mass of the Last Supper in the Cathedral on Holy Thursday was Father Joe Dolan Adm with deacon Father Dan Gallogly sub deacon Father Felim McGovern and mc Father Frank McKiernan. The cross bearer in the procession to the Altar of Repose was Father Augustine Leydon Saint Patrick’s College. The Cathedral was open until midnight. On Good Friday Bishop Austin Quinn presided and Rev Father Bob McCabe was the celebrant Father Sean O Reilly deacon and Father Sean O Reilly (Dean) Saint Patrick’s College sub deacon and Father Terry McManus mc . The Passion was sung by Fathers AB McGrath Torlac O Reilly and Felim McGovern with commentary by Father Joe Dolan Adm. The Easter Vigil Mass was celebrated by the Bishop Austin Quinn assisted by Father Paddy Mallon Saint Patrick’s College. The deacon was Father Torlac O Reilly sub deacon Father Augustine |Leydon and the commentator was Father PJ McManus. Father Joe Dolan Adm officiated at the blessing of the Paschal flame the litanies prophesies blessing of baptismal font and renewing of baptismal vows. Father Augustine Leydon was again the cross bearer. Father Pat Brady celebrated the 8 o clock Mass Father Thomas Bannon USA and native of Mullahoran celebrated the ten Mass while the last Mass on Easter Sunday at 11:30 was celebrated by Father PJ McManus.
Cumainn Seanchais Bhreifne 1962 Chairman Brian O Mordha Cootehill Vice Chairman Michael Neary Treasurer Brid Sheridan Secretary Father Augustine Leydon. Despite his new appointment as Principal Saint Felim’s Day School Ballinamore Father Frank McKiernan will remain as Editor of the Bhreifne Journal. Dr Philip O Connell historian of the Diocese gave a very well received lecture on Count Cavan 1744-The Itinerary of Isaac Butler who travelled from Bailieborough via Ballyjamesduff to Cavan town and then via Aughalane to the Spa town of Swanlinbar which was extremely wealthy and well to do as gentry from all over the UK flocked to its spa and kept property and staff in Swanlinbar all year round. Irish or British people did no sun bath and the sea was spurned in favour of spas.
Death of Nora Lydon aunt of Jack Smallhorne at the latter’s residence 31 Coleman Road. She was also an aunt of Father Smallhorne PP Athlone. She is survived by her nephews nieces and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Boherquill cemetery.
Cavan’s Mighty Avons celebrate their second birthday in the Wonderland Ballroom Bawnboy with a bus leaving Cavan and travelling via Ballyhaise and Redhills to the West Cavan venue.
May 5th 1962 Greta Cusack Killymeehan Stradone celebrates her 21st birthday with a gift of £6,250 being her share of the winning Hospital Sweepstake ticket in the Cambridgeshire of 1955 presented to her on the occasion of her 15th birthday by her uncle Hugh McDermott who is agent for the Hospital Sweep in the Stradone area.
Father ABC McGrath Diocesan Director of Music announces that this year the annual plainsong festival will be held in Manorhamilton Ballinamore and Cavan town under the patronage of Bishop Austin Quinn. Chairman T Canon Maguire Vice Chairman Rt Rev Monsignor Kelly PP Ballinamore. Musical Director Father ABC McGrath organist in the Cathedral. The programme in each deanery will commence with Solemn High Mass sung by the children.
James Brady Castletara is awarded £2.500 in his action against the Midland Construction Company Church Street Cavan arising out of an accident at the building of the houses at Kinnypottle on November 4th 1960 when a scaffold collapsed causing Mr Brady to drop the concrete bricks he was carrying and sustaining serious injuries to his head chest shoulders leg and thigh. Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor was for the plaintiff while M/S Hickey and O Reilly represented the company.
Father Sean O Reilly’s Captain’s Prize at Cavan Bridge Club is won by N/S Joan O Hanlon and John Marron E/W George Maloney Junior and George Fairbrother.
Cavan Gaels and Cavan CYMS who have the Egg Market rented from Cavan UDC from the 25th April to the 5th May come in for heavy criticism as a result of Cully’s amusements playing loud music over the public address up to two in the morning but most particularly at weekends when Johnny Murray said the noise in his house in Tullac Mongan was unbearable up until two in the morning on last Friday night. Mr Murray later interviewed Mr Cully who was very helpful and understanding. The County Manager points out that the promoters are breaking the bye law which forbids public performance of music after twelve midnight. Johnny Murray says that Mr Cully will quit at 11:30 but Johnny O Rourke says that the private residents must be protected. Paddy Conaty who is just by the way Chairman of Cavan Gaels says that the business people in the area are delighted with the success of the amusements and the whole complaints business is a ‘bottle of smoke’!
Sympathy is extended to Dr Brian Galligan on the death of his sister Miss Mary Galligan SRN. She was a nurse for many years in Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She is survived by her brother Dr Brian and sister Eileen Brady Killeshandra. Her colleagues formed a guard of honour as the remains were removed from Saint Phelim’ Hospital where she died and the funeral in Saint Felim’s Church Ballinagh was the biggest seen in the area for many years. Father PJ McManus CC Cavan officiated at the Mass and burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
Clare Brady Clerk to Cavan Urban Council is leaving the Council to get married and was the recipient of many compliments during the monthly meeting to which Clare suitably replied. Joe McGovern sums up the mood by saying “Clare personifies all the good qualities of what a public servant should be”!
Death of A E Smith ‘ Ernie’ well known Cavan jeweller ophthalmic optician and radio and television dealer Main Street and Annesley Terrace at Cavan Surgical Hospital at the age of 57. He took over the business established by his late father seven years ago and built up a thriving enterprise. He was an outstanding jeweller and business man and was extremely popular with customers and employees. Former member of Cavan Golf Club he presented the AH Smith trophy for competition among the ladies. He was a founder member of Cavan Anglers Club and a very active angler specialising in fly fishing. He is survived by his wife and one son Grant. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore cemetery.
Johnny O Rourke at the recent Cavan Urban Council meeting campaigns for consecutive two weeks holidays and a five day week for the staff of Cavan Urban Council.
As a result of their excellent reception last Monday fortnight Telefis Eireann are back in town this time in the Sports Centre where the event is under the auspices of Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhain and their capable vey gullible Seamus De Faoite. Tom Hickey is again master of ceremonies at another event that turned out to be a ‘hoax’!
Death of Eamonn Mansfield at the residence of his son JP Mansfield County Engineer Rock Cross Cavan at the age of 85. Former President of the INTO he a native of Mullinahone county Tipperary. He taught in Wexford and Tipperary retiring from teaching in 1934 on his appointment as Lay Appeals Judge in the Land Commission. He was succeeded in Cullen NS by his son Joseph Mansfield who also became President of the INTO. He retired from the Land Commission in 1950. He had several disputes with the occupying British Authorities as he represented the fledgling INTO in disputes and was dismissed for his activities for a period of two years when the organisation appointed him General Secretary where he was to the forefront in securing better pay and conditions for the nation’s teachers. In his youth he was an outstanding middle distance runner and was a prominent playing member of a couple of GAA clubs in towns and parishes where he was posted. He is survived by his son JP Mansfield three daughters Sister Mary Ailbhe Saint Louise USA ? Flynn Clonskeagh Dublin and Dr Pauline Mansfield Flynn Walkinstown Dublin. He was grandfather of Father Eamonn Mansfield CSSSP Switzerland. Father PJ McManus CC Cavan officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Mullinahone cemetery Tipperary. The attendance included Mr Looney President INTO Mr T O Brien and Mr D Kellegher Department of Lands.
Tridium of Benedictions in the Cathedral to mark the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker. Father A Leydon Saint Patrick’s College celebrated Mass before the final Benediction on Tuesday night.
May 12th 1962 Derek Morris with co driver cousin Billy Morris with navigator Jim Gavin from Roscommon in their supped up Volkswagen finish second in their class in the Circuit of Ireland finishing in Killarney 350 points ahead of their pursuer in 3rd place. Derek won the Tullylease, Five Roads Cross, and Monument section. The winner was well known rally driver D Davis from Coventry in England. Derek and Billy were the first ever entry from Cavan in the Circuit of Ireland.
Death of Michael Smith proprietor of the 170 year old Joyce Pub ‘Mulligan’s of Poolebeg Street’ Dublin. A native of Crosskeys Mickey was one of the leading publicans in Dublin for over fifty years and was a great supporter of all things relating to Cavan.The side door in Mulligan’s backed on to the backstage at the ‘Theatre Royal’ and he was on best friend terms with most of the famous regulars like Jimmy O Dea Maureen Potter Peggy Dell Noel Purcell and Cyril Cusack to name but a few. President John F Kennedy then a young Senator visited the famous premises in 1947 as it was one of the famous pubs mentioned in Joyce’s books and plays. The funeral was one of the largest ever seen in the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary City Quay with many of the stars of radio television and the press travelling all the way to Mickey’s final resting place in Crosskeys where well known actor Noel Purcell gave the oration over the grave. The general attendance included the Abbott of Kilnacrott Felim Colwell and Gerard Sweetman TD who with my father Michael Smyth of 60 Main Street were appointed executor’s of Mickey’s estate. Michael Smith is survived by his brother Tommy Crosskeys Mrs Cusack and Mrs McBreen and a large number of nephews and nieces.
Boy Scout’s stage their first hike of the season to Loreto Woods with the Accordion Band poised to make a comeback shortly.
W Burns Oldcastle gives the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society charity night in aid of the Disabled Person’s Fund in the Ulster Arms where supper was served to the very large and appreciative audience.
Death of John ‘Jack’ West Emmett Place and native of Butlersbridge. In his early days he was a shop assistant in Cavan but in latter times turned his hand to horticulture and was a well known figure in the gardening scene in Cavan where he tended and maintained several gardens in the town. Predeceased by his wife just a few short years ago, he is survived by his sister. The funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was large and representative with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery Butlersbridge.
No paper in library for May 12th 1962.
May 19th 1962 Cavan County Manager Dermot McCarthy outlines big changes in the health service being provided by Cavan County Council. Medical and Maternity units will now be located in the old TB Hospital with the Surgical unit being retained in Church Street until such time as the Department come up with the funds to erect the new Surgical unit at the site adjacent to Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn. Sister Mary Michael O Reilly SCM will be Matron of the new hospital at Lisdarn as well as continuing as matron in the Surgical. The County Manager states that no lay person will be appointed matron as it was the preserve of the Mercy Order. Sister Mary Carmel Jennings is appointed assistant matron of the Surgical but the appointment of the new assistant matron at the new medical and maternity unit at Lisdarn has not yet been appointed but it is likely that a lay person may be considered suitable. The new unit will be headed up by the newly appointed County Cavan Physician PA Farrelly. Sister Mary Mercy Rooney will continue as Matron Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan.
Father Francis J McKiernan a native of Aughawillan Ballinamore is appointed the new Principal of Saint Phelim’s Secondary School Ballinamore which will be located in the old CIE Railway Station. Educated at Saint Patrick’s College and Saint Patrick’s Maynooth he was ordained in June 1951 and taught for one year in Saint Malachy’s Belfast before coming back to Saint Patrick’s Cavan in 1953. He is very well known in literary and historical circles being a former Chairman and founding member of Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne and present Editor of the Bhreifne Journal.
Surgeon Bertie Cullen who was best rod on the Ulster team at Lough Melvin and D Halton Cootehill world fly fishing champion fly out of Dublin to represent Ireland in the Home International on Lough Levan Scotland.
Patrick (Sonnie) Newman a young man from Butlersbridge flies to Canada to join the rest of his family who have all emigrated to Canada.
John McGinnity to open new brightly lit and splendidly appointed new Travel Office at Kelly’s Terrace on the site of Heslin’s shop which he purchased recently. In recent years the tourist trade has expanded with people now taking holidays in the sun abroad as well as visiting their many relatives in England America and Canada. As John says “you can now travel to China or Peru just as easily as going to Butlersbridge or Ballyhaise”! John has a very distinguished background having worked as a technical assistant in aerodynamics at the Fairy Naval Aircraft factory turning out bomber planes for the British Air Force during World War 2. After the War he purchased the famous premises of John Moore which was originally ‘Slither’Reilly’s on the corner of Bridge Street and Kelly’s Terrace. All travel trade was originally carried out in the busy licensed premises but now patrons can transact their business in comfort and privacy in the new premises. There is also a snack bar where patrons can partake of a quick snack all piping hot and freshly cooked and baked at affordable prices. McGinnity’s are fully qualified travel agents appointed by the International Air Transport Aviation Association. John McGinnity pioneered air travel in Cavan and brought two bus loads to Dublin in 1949 to sample the delights of the new phenomena as John wittingly remarks up to then “air travel was something you risked rather than enjoyed”. All the passengers were bussed to Dublin entertained by Air Lingus on arrival flights around Cavan and surrounding areas with people in the streets all coming out to greet the intrepid travellers in the low flying Aer Lingus flight. They were later entertained to dinner by the Directors of Aer Lingus before departing for home by luxury coach. All this for £2-14-0!
Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan hold a social and presentation in the Railway Hotel for one of their best members Phyllis Browne Drumlark who is departing for Antrim where Seamus De Faoite announces that the annual dinner of the organisation takes place next Tuesday in the Ulster Arms.
The De La Salle flagelot band leads the school in parade to the annual Mass to celebrate the feast of Saint De La Salle in the Cathedral where the school choir provided the music and Father ABC McGrath was on the organ. Later they were treated to sweets minerals biscuits cake and fruit in the school before being granted the traditional free day.
As Garda continue to be withdrawn from border duty due to the advent of peace along the border Garda Fintan Duggan who was in the area for 2 ½ years is transferred to Bunclody county Wexford. He was extremely popular in Ballyhaise and Cavan town and will be greatly missed in the area.
Sport’s day Loreto College 1962 Skipping Race Junior Frances Sullivan 2nd Margaret Kilkenny 3rd Margaret Cusack. 100 Yards Senior Pat Keegan 2nd Aíne Sullivan. Junior 100 yards 1st Frances Sullivan 2nd Madeline O Brien. Musical Bicycle Olive Harton. Flag Relay Saint Joan’s Una Mullery Kathleen Keenan Eithne Sheridan and Frances Sullivan. Obstacle Relay Race Saint Bernadette’s Doreen Smyth Brid Rock Margaret Cusack and Clare Clarke. Circular Track Relay Deidre Conlon Madeline O Brien Margaret Cusack. Prizes were presented by Father Joe Dolan Adm with challenge cup presented by McCarren’s and prizes sponsored by Connolly Brothers Vera Brady Tommy Smyth Electrician George Fegan Vincent Bartley Pat McDonnell’s Smith’s Garage Maura Baxter and P Elliott and Company Cavan.
May 26th 1962 Scott Carpenter becomes the second American in space orbiting the earth three times after blasting off from Cape Canaveral Florida and landing safely in the Atlantic Ocean.
One thousand pioneers from fourteen parishes gather in Cavan for Pioneer Rally addressed by Bishop Austin Quinn. There followed a dialogue Mass celebrated by Father Frank McKiernan himself a life long member of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association. Father PJ McManus Chaplain to the Cavan branch led the congregation in their responses as each member renewed their pledge to abstain from alcoholic drink. There followed a very enjoyable social in the Town Hall.
Pictured at the grand opening of McGinnity’s new travel agency at Kelly’s Terrace are John and Josephine McGinnity proprietors Alex Doyle sales rep Aer Lingus Gay Fanning Aer Lingus hostess and William Miley district sales manager Aer Lingus who performed the opening.
Lourdes pilgrimage 1962 under the auspices of the Oblate Fathers Wednesday 1st August to Saturday 11th August 1962. Lourdes five nights and Paris three nights all for 42 guineas . Applications to Rev Pilgrim Secretary Oblate Fathers Pilltown county Kilkenny.
Cavan win their 8th McKenna Cup beating Armagh by 0-9 to 0-2 in the final at wet and slippery Gavin Duffy Park Monaghan. Handling of the ball was very difficult in the treacherous conditions but Cavan and particularly their new goalkeeper Sean Og Flood were outstanding and will be a force in the forthcoming Championship. Cavan led by 0-4 to 0-2 at the interval.
Mrs Eisler Wellington New Zealand and late of Cavan is guest of honour at the annual Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan annual dinner in the Ulster Arms where the quality of the Ceilidhe dancing reached a very high level.
Private Finbar McCauley son of Mr and Mrs McCauley flies out to the Congo with the 37th Battalion United Nations forces.
Irish team finish last in home International fishing contest on Lough Levan Scotland. England were the winners with 103 lbs of trout Scotland 2nd Wales 3rd and Ireland 4th and last. Surgeon Bertie Cullen caught seven trout weighing a total of 7 lbs 8 ozs while D Halton Cootehill caught four trout for a total weight of 4 lbs 13 ozs. Dr Bertie was second best rod on the Irish team and gained a place on the Irish team for 1963.
June 3rd 1962 Phil Cullivan is elected Chairman of Cavan Drama Festival committee.
Death of the well known highly popular Patrick Donegan Emmett Place. Veteran of the 1st World War fighting with the British Army. He is survived by his wife sons daughters brother relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Death of Elizabeth Fay wife of Patrick Fay 19 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan. She was a woman of great Christian virtue and was known for her charitable deeds and hospitality. Survived by her husband sons daughters brothers sisters relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Five hundred children take part in the Bailieboro Deanery of the Kilmore Diocese choral festival directed by Father ABC McGrath. Fifteen choirs sang at the Solemn High Mass that preceded the competitions where the celebrant was Father Joe Young CC Bailieboro with Bishop Austin Quinn presiding in the newly renovated magnificent Saint Anne’s Church. The deacon was Father Joe Duffy Ballyjamesduff and the sub deacon Father Brian McNamara Maghera. The Master of Ceremonies was Father T Murray Virginia.
Cavan Technical School leave on their annual outing to Dundalk and Drogheda via Cootehill and Carrickmacross at 8:45 am . They had lunch in Drogheda before visiting Saint Peter’s Church to view the head of Blessed Oliver Plunkett. Later they visited the Hill of Slane and other historical sites in the area and were back in Cavan just before ten o clock.
Eddie and Essie O Reilly leave for Birr where Eddie is taking up a promotion with his employers ESSO. They were the recipients of a presentation at a well attended social in the Farnham Hotel. Eddie’s brother Kenneth and sister Marie have just left Cavan to team up with brother Mel in Ontario Canada. Eddie is the last of the famous Reilly family to leave Cavan.
In an appeal for funds the local committee point out that the Jubilee Nurse service is completely financed by voluntary donations and the nurse makes 800 calls per annum as well as making 60 calls per month to children under the age of one year.
Three buses of pilgrims from Navan on their way to Lough Derg stop off in Cavan bringing a buzz to the town in mid week.
‘The Old Mill Bar’ beat the ‘Yukon Bar’ Belturbet in the semi final of the Cavan dart’s league. They will now play ‘Phair’s ‘ Killeshandra in the final at ‘Donohoe’s Bar’ Ballyconnell. Andy Galligan of the ‘Old Mill’ is the secretary of the association.
Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne hold their annual outing starting in West Cavan at Glangevlin village then on to Blacklion taking the scenic Drumshanbo route visiting the local castle and on to Fenagh village near Ballinamore visiting the site of the old Franciscan monastery before visiting Ballinamore and the castle of the O Rourke’s on the shores of Garadice lake.
June 10th 1962 Peter Pritchard is presented with the trophy as best overall athlete at the Saint Patrick’s College Sports by the President of the Past Pupils Union Dr CJ O Reilly Granard.
Big fire in College Street as the flames leaping high in the air at one stage threaten the entire street. The fire originated in the house of PJ Carroll well known Insurance Agent where the only occupant eighteen year old Marlene was watching television and later preparing to visit the Magnet Cinema when she was alerted by a neighbour that the house was on fire. The adjoining house belonging to Roseanne Smith was badly damaged and the fire brigades had to cut the roof to ensure that the entire street did no go up in flames. Cavan Fire Brigade were joined by units from Belturbet Ballyjamesduff and Cootehill. When John Igoe’s and Kathy McCoy’s houses were endangered the brigades acted swiftly to cut them off. Starting at 7:30 aprox the fire was not fully under control until after ten o clock. It is understood that Mr Carroll his wife Kathleen son Raymond and daughter Marlene were uninjured in the blaze and have just purchased and furnished a new house in the new Highfield Road estate which they intend to move into next week.
Pauline Carroll College Street is the lucky winner of £125 in the Irish Wheelchair Association draw in which she paid a stake of 1/-. She is pictured receiving her cheque at McCarren’s factory from Oliver Murphy Director IWA and Pauline Smith promoter M/ S McCarren and Company.
Jackson’s advertise “return fare to Bundoran 16/- or one way 10/6”
John English wins the Bhreifne Shield at Cavan Golf Club beating Niall Walsh in a nail biting final. He is pictured receiving the famous shield from the Captain WP O Hanlon. While over in the Ladie’s section the Lyons Cup is presented to the winner TC Maguire Belturbet by Bridie Smyth Captain. The runner up was Joan O Hanlon.
Andy and Mrs Galligan ‘Old Mill Bar’ continues their heavy promotional campaign in the Anglo Celt declaring “good food, drink, service, staff and very clean are hallmarks of this new venture by Andy and Ann Galligan DScI Phone Cavan 261.
Death of Brigid Duignan 6 Saint Patrick’s Swellan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was a member of an old and distinguished Cavan family and she was known for her deep Christian faith devotion and charity to the less well off in the community. Her late husband who died some years ago was employed by GNR at Cavan Station. She is survived by her sons Patrick Christopher Thomas Terry and Jimmy daughters Kathleen and Margaret brother Charles Smith and sister Mrs O Neill Liverpool. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father PJ McManus the celebrant.
Death of Mary Anne Tilson widow of the late Samuel Tilson Cortubber Ricehill. Survived by her sorrowing family. Funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining cemetery. ‘Peace perfect peace’
Pictured are the organising committee of Saint Patrick’s College Sports. Brian Smith Eamon Bredin Paddy Traynor Joe Leydon Michael Collins Jack Heerey and Richard Morgan. Results 100 yards intermediate Brendan Harvey. Junior 100 yards Greg Patton. 100 yards Championship Tom Sheridan 2nd Peter Pritchard and 3rd Charles Flynn. One mile Michael Gaynor Oliver McCann Jimmy Stafford. 220 yards Peter Pritchard 2nd Patrick Gaffney and 3rd Charlie Flynn. 440 yards Peter Pritchard 2nd Michael Gaynor 3rd Noel Brady. 440 yards day student’s 1st Raymond Carroll 2nd Frank McKiernan and 3rd Patsy Lee. Noel Brady won the high jump as well as the long jump 2nd Percy Gilchreest and 3rd Eamonn Cooke. Obstacle Race Dennis Murray.
Death of Patrick Brady in Brighton. Native of Wolfe Tone Street he emigrated 52 years ago and served in the 1914-1918 World War in India. He was son of the well known James Brady signal man at Cavan GNR Station.
Neighbours and cousins John McCaffrey and Alex Weir record a catch of twenty pike at Rann and Rivery on the River Erne near Cavan town with one pike weighing over 14 lbs.
Mr and Mrs William Hardwicke are building a new house at Keadue Lane. William is a native of Limerick and is just back from America where he spent the last 42 years of his life. His wife is a member of the well known Farrell family from Oakwood Ballyhaise and they were married in New York just over 32 years ago.
June 17th 1962 The Dail are startled by the announcement from Mr Ryan Minister of Finance that the price of twenty cigarettes will shoot up by a further penny having been increased in the recent Budget by two pence.
Cavan town’s Andrew Breslin a native of Shankill adds to his self drive fleet with the acquisition of a further sixteen cars to cater for the growing demand for self drive cars.
Pictured are Pierce Anne and Leithin Gorby all prize winners at the two day Feis Erne opened by Bishop Austin Quinn in ideal weather conditions at Rory O Moore Park with the Minister for External Affairs Frank Aiken delivering the Feis address. There were over 800 entries at the 22nd Feis and the parade from the town was led by the Steadfast Brass and Reed Band Carrickmacross and the De La Salle Flagelot Band with hundreds of dancers in bright coloured costumes from all over the area following in the parade.
Death of Rose Brady at the residence of her son in law Mathias Donnelly Tierquin. She lived all her life in Corasalee and was wife of the late Patrick Brady. She was extremely well known for her hospitality and charitable nature and was mother of Father Brady . There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Drumavaddy cemetery.
Rev RG Perdue Bishop of Cora conducts the well attended mission at Cavan Parish Church which lasted from Ascension Thursday to the following Sunday when Bishop EFB Moore presided in the packed church.
Maureen Mullery daughter of Stan and Mrs Mullery resigns her post as a clerical officer in Aer Lingus to enter the mother house of the Poor Clare Order in Newry as a postulant.
Paddy O Reilly who emigrated 37 years ago to America is on his first visit home to his sister Molly O Reilly College Street and Mrs Maguire Connolly Street. He is a brother of Jack Reilly ‘the barber’ Connolly Street.
Small supply keen demand at reduced prices at Cavan Fair. Small improvement in the price of pigs but horses were slightly back on recent times. Cattle one year old £35-55 two year olds £47-10-00-£55 while three year olds fetched £60-£74. Milch cows £40-£50 springers £50-60. Working horses £45-£50 colts £45-55 ponies £30-40 knackers £50-£60 donkeys £8-£12. Carrying sows £30-35 and bonhams £10-12 per pair.
Loreto Past Pupils Union President Kathleen Kenny Vice President Mrs Peter McDwyer Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Kathleen Murray committee Mrs Greg McGovern Brid Sheridan Rosemary Power Joan O Hanlon Evelyn McCabe Maura Baxter Anna May Cooke Margaret Sullivan Sheila McGinnity and Madeline Gilligan. The outgoing President Rita Kenny presented a substantial cheque to the Mother Superior for the building programme.
June 23rd 1962 Lavey Strand Lake six miles from Cavan town to be restocked with 50,000 rainbow trout after the coarse fish perch pike bream etc are removed. The operation is in the capable hands of Maurice Leggett District Field Manager Inland Fisheries Trust. Lavey is a very deep lake with an average depth of over twenty feet rising to 32 feet in places.
Dr V Barry is appointed County Cavan Medical Officer of Health succeeding Dr Michael Cooney who has retired to Dublin. Native of Dublin Dr Barry was educated at the Royal College of Surgeons and later served in the Richmond Hospital graduating in 1947. He served in London Edinburgh and Cardiff where he also lectured in Cardiff University. He was Assistant MOH Tipperary for five years and later served as an Inspector in the Department of Health.
Dr PA ‘Tony’ Farrelly the new Director of Medicine at Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn is a native of Trim county Meath and was educated at UCD graduating in 1952. He served his internship for three years in Saint Kevin’s Hospital Dublin. He was appointed Regional Physician for Sligo Donegal and Leitrim for one year. He then took an eighteen month course in Obstetrics and was Senior Registrar in Derby Royal Infirmary. He holds MD and MRCPI degrees.
Michael Cullivan son of Joe and Mary Cullivan Cathedral Road is ordained a priest at Saint Patrick’s Seminary Maynooth. He said his first Mass in Maynooth on Monday morning when family and close friends were present. His first public Mass in Cavan was at 7:30 pm on Corpus Christi when he imparted his blessing to the large congregation.
Death of Rose Lee late of 13 Owen Roe Cavan at the residence of her daughter 17 Tillington Road Staffordshire. She is survived by her husband brothers mother in law relatives and many friends both in Cavan and Tillington. Funeral from Saint Patrick’s Church Stafford to Stafford cemetery.
Death of Kate Reilly late 20 Owen Roe relict of Philip Reilly at Heatherwoods Hospital Bracknell England. She recently travelled to England to visit relatives. She was one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected residents. She was mother of John Reilly Staff Officer Cavan County Council. She was wife of the late Paddy well known GAA footballer with Cavan Harps and Crubany before emigrating some years ago. Survived by her brother family relatives and many friends. Funeral took place to All Saint’s cemetery Bracknall.
Joe Kenny Monumental Sculpture has changed address from ‘The Dew Drop Inn’ to the adjacent ‘Mill Rock’ where there are entries from Main Street College Street and River Street. Joe has just installed the most modern equipment and full satisfaction and courtesy are guaranteed. Joe Kenny Monumental Works Mill Rock Cavan. Phone Cavan 148.
Ray Dunne has recovered from his recent serious injury which he picked up in the recent Saint Patrick’s College Cavan McRory Cup success and will play for Cavan minors in their first round clash against Armagh in Breffni Park. Another local Paddy Lyons son of Frank and Mary Lyons Drumlark will play in goals for Cavan. Cavan minor team Paddy Lyons Junior Dowd Ray Dunne M O Reilly S Cullen Peter Pritchard B O Reilly T Galligan Tom Sheridan C Cahill Noel Brady Pat Tinnelly Larry Ready Tony Brady and Dessie Brady.
George McClarey former Derry City footballer and director of Tractamotors teams up with former Louth minor star Liam Bogue to win the Committee Fourball at County Cavan Golf Club.
Death of the legendary Bob Quinlan Lisnamandra Crossdoney at the age of 82. He was the last surviving member of the original committee of sixty who formed Cavan Show Society in 1900. Well known farmer carpenter and builder Bob had a particular love for horses and was regarded as and expert judge. He never missed a show in his long life and was always the most enthusiastic and industrious of a hard working committee- his expert skills as a carpenter being very much in demand when preparing the grounds each year. He was a most pleasant unassuming man popular and well known to all creeds and classes. He is survived by his son Rev Dermot Quinlan Chaplain British Army Henry Headmaster Masonic School Dublin and daughter Mrs Noel Sterne England two sisters Edith Swift Dublin and N Madden Belfast. Rev RCH Turkington presided at the large and representative funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining graveyard. A meeting of the Show Society on Wednesday night was adjourned as a mark of respect.
“ For your holiday rent a 1962 self drive car Paddy Donohoe Phone Cavan 174.”
The annual Corpus Christi procession through the streets of the town is cancelled due to the inclement weather. All private and business houses were beautifully decorated and papal flags and bunting flew from every vantage point. Father Joe Dolan Adm recited the rosary in the Cathedral while Father PJ Gargan CC imparted Benediction of the Most Holy Sacrament to a capacity attendance in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim.
Sean Walsh Wolfe Tone Street swims Lough Sheelin both ways a journey of over fourteen miles non stop on Whit Monday. Sean is in strict training for the Donegal Bay swim which he will undertake with his good friend Jack McCelland in July.
McCabe and Galligan Auctioneers ‘Old Mill Bar’ sell another farm of land this time at Drumcalpin Tullyco Cootehill. The purchaser was local farmer Charles Smith.
Peter Paul Higgins of 7 Saint Phelim’s Place is nursing an exhausted carrier pigeon MUF 1256NT back to health as the pigeon landed in his garden on Saturday last.
Ken Browne well known band singer and barman in the Ritz Bar draws ‘Atlantis’ in the Irish Sweep’s Derby Sweepstake. Ken under the name ‘more poker’ holds a third share in the horse in the Irish Hospital Sweepstake sold by Phil Gargan proprietor of the Ritz Bar. The race will be televised on Eurovision and is worth £67,500 the biggest prize money ever offered in a European race. The commentator on RTE is Micheal O Hehir while Peter O Sullivan and Clive Graham will commentate for the BBC viewers throughout Britain.
“Matt McCutcheon the Man’s Shop 40 Upper Main Street opposite Smyth’s Electrical suits made to measure collar attached shirts a speciality. Sale now on 2/6 or 12 ½ % discount this week call or phone Cavan 178.
“Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan –See the Hoovermatic phone Cavan 88”
June 30th 1962 Turbulent game between Armagh and Cavan in the first round of the Ulster Championship at Breffni Park where thirteen man Cavan emerged victorious by 3-8 to 2-2 after Jim McDonnell Captain and Hugh Barney Donohoe were sent off by over lenient Tyrone referee Jim Devlin who eventually lost control of the game following several pitch invasions by side line patrons in the second half that eventually lasted 55 minutes and was only allowed to continue due to the intervention of over 1,000 stewards who were drafted in for the game. Hugh Loughran Armagh later suffered the wrath of the referee and was sent off with the Orchard county finishing the game with fourteen men. Cavan only played in spasms but the main difference in the sides was the emergence of Ray Carolan Cross as a young player of real class and strength on his championship debut. Cavan led by 1-5 to 1-2 at half time. Cavan minors meanwhile with a star studded line out were totally outplayed by Armagh and only for the last minute goal put a shine on the score they would have been beaten out of sight with Armagh winning in a canter 0-12 to 1-6. Armagh led by 0-5 to 0-1 at half time with Cavan lacking teamwork and cohesion. Tony Brady was outstanding in attack with good support from Saint Patrick’s College star Noel Brady. Ray Dunne Butlersbridge was sound in the full back position but received support only from Junior O Dowd while Peter Pritchard only came into his own in the second half.
De La Salle Cavan will play Castlerahan in the final of the Urban League while Ballintemple will play Denn in the Rural final at Breffni Park.
Pictured is Terry Duignan home on holiday at 6 Saint Patrick’s Swellan an interested spectator at the Cavan V Armagh game on Sunday. Manager of the New York team that will tour Ireland in July he is a former Cavan Slashers and Saint Tiernach’s Clones star and won a McKenna Cup medal with Cavan in 1950.
Death of Thomas Plunkett NT Ballyhaise at his residence after a long illness. He was Principal of Saint Mary’s National School Ballyhaise for many years. Prominent Gael he represented Munterconnaught as both a player and official at Cavan County Board. He was for many years Cavan’s representative on the Ulster Council of the GAA. He was a sterling Gael and a great supporter of the Irish language and culture. He was a most pleasant decent man with an outstandingly gentle manly manner. Native of Munterconnaught. He taught in Dublin where he qualified as a teacher and Lurganure Killinkere before being appointed Principal Ballyhaise National School in 1926. He was a prominent member of Cavan INTO serving as both Chairman and Secretary. He took an active part in the LDF serving as Group Leader during the Emergency of 1939-1946. He was struck down with illness a few years ago and was nursed and cared for in his own home by his wife Maria and young family. He is survived by his wife Maria nee Brady Ballyhaise sons daughters relatives neighbours and many friends. The funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise was the largest seen in the village for many years with burial taking place in Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
The Legion of Mary run four bus loads to Knock on their annual pilgrimage including two buses for the many invalids. The Children of Mary ran a minibus with Father Gargan Chaplain also travelling.
Sean McManus ‘Central Café’ Bridge Street will appear in the upcoming ‘Broadsheet’ on RTE, Sean has already appeared on UTV.
Monica Cusack Saint Phelim’s Place wins a scholarship tenable for five years to Saint Clare’s Secondary College Cavan. She is daughter of Tommy and Mrs Cusack Saint Phelim’s Place.
Saint Joseph’s Young Priest’s Society 1962 President Michael Harding Rock Cross Treasurer Anne Jenkins Swellan Secretary Mary B McGoldrick Drumalee.
Mel Keaveney acting Town Clerk officially closes the Central Market House as contractors move in to build a wall sealing off the entrance from Abbey Street and the last of the tenants move out. All of the stall holders are re accommodated in the Market Square. The site has been acquired from Cavan Urban Council by the Department of Posts and Telegraphs for the erection of a new Post Office.
July 7th 1962 Eamonn McCabe a native of Clones is appointed manager of Smith’s Garage Cavan having originally served the company as Manager in Castleblayney and Ballina county Mayo.
John McGovern and George V Maloney Jnr are presented with the golden pelicans for donating fifteen pints of blood at the Blood Transfusion Unit’s three day clinic in the Protestant Hall.
The Farnham Arms Hotel is withdrawn from auction when the bidding reached £16,000 at Daniel Morrissey and Sons Auctioneers Lower Merrion Street Dublin. JJ Walker 31 Westmoreland Street acted for the vendors the Tully family while Tom Fitzpatrick acted for the purchasers a local consortium comprising Michael Young Ashe Street and the Connolly family Chemist’s Cavan.
Nurse Eileen M Walsh wins the Matron’s prize at Dulwich Hospital prize giving day. She is daughter of JP Walsh Cavan UDC and Mrs Walsh 17 Saint Patrick’s Swellan.
Ina Hickey wins the Lady Captain’s prize (Bridie Smyth’s) at County Cavan Golf Club runner up was Mrs Benny Hickey while Kathleen Sullivan had the best gross.
Cavan’s De La Salle beat Castlerahan 6-6 to 3-3 to win the Urban School’s Final for the third consecutive year at Breffni Park after leading at half time by 5-4 to 1-0. Big team big performances from Dom Twoomey and Joey O Keefe in defence ably assisted by David Johnston Tom McNamara Noel Galligan Sean Gaffney in defence. While at midfield Sean Gaffney and JJ Reilly ruled supreme. Paddy Reilly and Oliver O Donnell were the main scorers for De La Salle who ran riot in the first half and took their foot of the pedal to save Castlerahan from humiliation. Michael Lyons Oliver Shanaghy and Philip Shanaghy were also prominent for De La Salle with referee Mick McCarthy Stradone in charge of the whistle.
Cavan Clerical Students play Cavan Juniors in a challenge at Breffni Park on the 11th July at 8 pm . Team Tom McKiernan Fintan McKiernan Phil Brady T Smith P McGuiness J ‘Sean’ Brady Brian Morris Finbar O Reilly V O Reilly Martin Kelly Felim Kelly Terry Gillick Brian Boylan S Soraghan and Brian McElhenny Harry O Reilly T McCullagh and Gerard Finegan .
“Bands of the day from Carnival of the year at Butlersbridge Carnival August 12th – September 9th 1962”
Susan Marie O Reilly daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick O Reilly Annaglough takes first place and five year scholarship at Saint Clare’s Secondary School Cavan.
Entries for the Cavan Motor Rally to take place on the main roads in the county can be sent to Billy Morris Bridge Street Mervyn Johnston Farnham Street or Billy H Morris McCusker’s Salon Main Street Cavan. It is intended to form a Motor Club in Cavan following this inaugural event.
Boy Scout’s Accordion Band are back on the road following their impressive performance at the Cavan Armagh match in Breffni Park. Congratulations are showered on John Donohoe Scoutmaster and Gerry Maguire a long time member of Cavan CBSI who recently married Ethna McGovern late Drumkilly and Cathedral Road in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan.
“Mr PD Maloney FRCSI Cavan Surgical Hospital will be on holiday for three weeks from Sunday 8th July”.
July 14th 1962 Eamon Cusack son of Tommy and Mrs Cusack Saint Phelim’s Place is pictured with his trophy following his win in the junior handwriting national finals sponsored by the Sunday Independent and Platinum. A similar trophy was awarded to his teacher Rev Brother Sylvester De La Salle Brothers Cavan.
No Cavan Show this year in fact the committee under PN Smith announce that due to mounting debt and lack of interest particularly among the young farming fraternity the Society will be wound up. The Show was held annually every year except 1958 since its inception in 1900. The last surviving member of the trustees and founders of the Show Bob Quinlan builder carpenter and farmer has just very recently died.
Eddie Murray Drumelis playing off 7 wins the Captain’s WP O Hanlon’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with a nett 66. Father Michael Gilbride Ballinagh was runner up with 67 nett while FR McNulty had the best gross.
Death of the very popular highly respected Patrick Kerrigan Lisreagh at the early age of 67 in Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He was one of the most respected men in the district always available to help a neighbour. He was one of nature’s gentlemen and was known for his Christian devotion and unfailing charity and hospitality. He was an outstanding supporter of the Cavan team and never missed a fixture in Breffni Park. Ill for some time he is survived by his wife Mary son Sean daughters Greta an official in the Anglo Celt Phyllis and Eilish brother in law Father John Brady CSSP Nigeria and Sister Magdalena Holy Rosary Sisters Nigeria. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with Father PJ Gargan chief celebrant assisted by Father PJ Corrigan Denn. Burial later took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Paddy and Michael O Reilly Butlersbridge acquire the well known Belturbet garage business of ‘Phair Brother’s’ on the Diamond in Belturbet. “Mechanics and Panel beating experts formerly operating in Church Street Cavan guaranteeing best service sales and workmanship phone Belturbet 4”
Cavan very unimpressive in 1-6 to 0-3 win over a poor Antrim team in Casement Park Belfast in the semi final of the Ulster senior championship. They displayed very little of the quality
required to dethrone the All Ireland champions Down in the forthcoming final to be played in Casement Park Belfast after Down defeated Tyrone in the other semi final. Cavan went into the game without the suspended Jim McDonnell captain Hugh Barney O Donohoe James Brady and Con Smith all suffering from serious leg injuries. With the young exuberant Ray Carolan ‘lording it’ at midfield Cavan enjoyed the lion’s share of possession but only led by 4 points to 3 at the interval after wasting a bagful of chances. Seamus McMahon lost his marker after eight minutes of the second half to crash a brilliant goal to the net and book the Cavan entry to the 1962 Ulster final.
Death of the very popular and well known James Sheridan at the residence of his sister Mrs Connolly Drumelis. He was a native of Coolboyogue and was a member of an old and very highly respected family well known in the Cavan Butlersbridge areas. Father ABC McGrath CC officiated at the well attended funeral which took place from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Annual fishing competition will take place for the 9-14 year olds of the area at Bakersbridge this Saturday sponsored by the local Cavan Angler’s Club. All participants are asked to bring drinking and eating utensils with food and minerals supplied. Maurice Jackson will supply the luxury coaches to take the boys to and from the venue.
Trade again slow as stocks remain high at Cavan Fair .Yearlings fetched from £30-35 two year olds from ~£50-58 three year olds from £60-70 milch cows £40-50 springers £50-60. Ponies £25-35 donkeys £8-12. Bonhams £8-12 per pair and carrying sows £30-35.
Adam Faith thrills his legion of fans at Cavan’s Sport’s Centre. He is one of Britain’s top pop acts and regularly features in the top twenty on Radio Luxembourg.
July 21st 1962 Over 300 young anglers take part in the very enjoyable fishing competition at Bakersbridge. Travelling in a fleet of Jackson’s luxury coaches and treated to tea minerals and sandwiched by the Cavan Angler’s Club who sponsored the event. Rev Father Gerry Smith of the Columban Fathers recorded the event on film and this will be shown all over the world. George V Maloney Junior Chairman of the Angler’s Club presented the prizes to the winners who were 9 years Bernard Sharkey Saint Phelim’s Place 2nd T Lee 3rd Derek Crowe 4th S Lee 5th Hughie Murray 6th Francie Murray. 10 year olds 1st Edward Quinn 2nd Eddie Allen 3rd D McCormack 4th Davey Lee 5th T Cahill. 12 year olds 1st Tom Greene 2nd Michael Smith both Saint Phelim’s Place 3rd Oliver Reilly Imperial Hotel 4th Gerry McCormack 5th C Smith. 13 year old 1st Oliver Shanaghy 2nd Danny O Hanlon 3rd Michael Lyons and 4th Dennis O Keefe.
Kester William Heaslip eldest son of Chris and Mrs Heaslip ex NT Carrickaboy Cavan an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs is transferred from Brussels to Ottawa Canada as First Secretary Diplomatic Corps. Educated at Denn NS where his mother was a most respected teacher Royal School Cavan and Trinity College Dublin. He graduated as the Scholar of Trinity.
Pat Shields off a handicap of 9 wins the Caddie’s Cup with a 35 net at County Cavan Golf Club presented by the present Captain Willie P O Hanlon 2nd was Eddie Shields off 8 with 39 and 3rd was Michael McDermott playing off 10 with 43 nett.
De La Salle School’s Finals where the Blues beat the Reds with Sean Sharkey Tony McCaul Pat Conaty Sean McKiernan Andrew McEntee Dermot Walsh John Murphy Gerry O Reilly captain Sean Lee Bernard Galligan Joseph Scanlon. Greens pictured won the Senior Final with Michael McCarthy L Sanderson Michael Connolly Austin Loonam Tom McEntee Jimmy McCormack Pat McNamara R Constantine captain Desmond Hickey John J Brady and Norman Breslin.
Rain in June 1962 amounted to only 1.6 inches on fifteen rainy days with .40 inches falling on the 18th . The total for June 1961 was 2.00 inches on twenty rainy days.
Cavan Gaels Minors win Divisional Final following their 2-10 to 2-3 victory over Belturbet at O Moore Park Belturbet. Large attendance witnessed a thrilling game with Jim Mooney’s goal giving the Gael’s a 1-6 to 1-3 interval lead. Gerry Carroll Des Lambert Jim Mooney and Ray Dunne were outstanding for the Gael’s.
Couldn’t find any News Items for the 21st July 1962.
July 28th 1962 New Ross FCA Pipe Band lead the parade of men on parade around the town prior to their departure for their annual two week training in Gormanston county Meath. The party are under the supervision of Cmdt Jim Scanlon.
Andrew Donohoe together with his wife are pictured admiring the work of older brother and Cavan legend James College Street. Andrew was a top GAA player lining out with brother Charles for the local Slashers winning Championship medals in the period 1921- 1923. Mrs Farrell sister Military Row and Maisie daughter of James are also in the picture.
The famous pubs O Mara’s of Austin Quay and O Mara’s of Bachelor’s Walk both owned by Alackan native and greyhound enthusiast are sold at auction by Con P Smith. The premises at Aston Quay fetched the highest price ever paid for a pub in Ireland £49,350 beating the previous record of £48,480. O Mara’s of Bachelor’s Walk fetched £30,000.
PJ O Neill Sport’s Editor of the Anglo Celt is the only journalist in Ireland to predict that Cavan will topple the All Ireland and Ulster Champions Down in the Ulster Final to be played next Sunday with Ray Carolan and Tom Lynch likely to give Cavan the edge at midfield.
Cavan Clerical Students beat Good Sheppard New York by 3-9 to 4-3 in a challenge at Breffni Park Cavan. Scorers for Cavan P McGuinness 1-3 Brian Boylan 1-2 Martin Kelly 1-1 V O Reilly 0-3. M Maguire 2-1 Tommy Duignan Swellan 1-2 and McCann 1-0 replied for Good Sheppard with Fintan Tierney referee.
Very Rev Philip Ruddy Bridge Street on holidays with his parents in Bridge Street. He is ministering as Pastor in Saint Joseph’s Florida USA and was home four years ago.
Death of Kathleen Sheridan formerly11 Saint Bridget’s Terrace in Manchester. She was wife of Charles Sheridan and daughter of the famous Pat Johnston 10 Wolfe Tone Street former Labour member of Cavan UDC for many years.
Sean Young catches the biggest rainbow trout yet on the recently restocked Annagh Lake when he lands a 3lbs 11 ozs beauty. Mr Scott Drung took three fish ranging in weight from 1-3 lbs on the same occasion.
Marie T McSweeney Buttervent county Cork wins the Treasure Chase on the main roads of the county organised by Cavan Motor Club with Sean Leddy Milltown Belturbet a close 2nd and Frank Connolly Drumalee 3rd.
August 5th 1962 Jim McDonnell Captain of the victorious Cavan team that beat Down by 3-6 to 0-5 before a record crowd of 40,000 in ideal weather conditions at Casement Park Belfast in the Ulster Final is seen on the front page receiving the Anglo Celt Cup from Paddy McFlynn President of the Ulster Council GAA. In picture are a very young Ray Carolan man of the match and Jimmy Stafford who scored two of Cavan’s goals. Cavan’s first success since 1955 and in the meantime Tyrone Derry and Down won the Ulster title for the very first time with Down winning the All Ireland title in 1960 and 1961. Cavan are now firm favourites to win their 6th All Ireland title and should get over Roscommon who were crowned Connaught Champions after a last gasp win over an ailing Galway team. Cavan led Down by 2-3 to 0-4 with goals from James Brady and Jimmy Stafford who was a constant thorn in the side of a ragged Down defence who had neither the energy or the will to match the Killinkere youngster who has just completed his Leaving Cert at Saint Patrick’s College. Sean Og Flood who won a Leinster Championship medal with Louth was seldom troubled in the Cavan goal Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey and rock solid Mickey Brady were brilliant at the back while the outstanding half back line of Tony Morris Tom Maguire and captain Jim McDonnell dominated the much vaunted Down half forward line who just didn’t have the ‘stomach’ for the battle. Ray Carolan another 18 year old from Saint Patrick’s College was man of the match while he got sterling support from Tom Lynch. Cavan’s half forward line of Con Smith the burly Hugh Barney O Donohoe and Jimmy Stafford overwhelmed the Down centre half back line with Hugh Barney out muscling the burly Jim McCartan. Seamus McMahon Charlie Gallagher and James Brady took every opportunity that presented itself with Charlie scoring four points from frees McMahon two points from play and James Brady settling Cavan with his early goal. Team Sean Og Flood Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Mickey Brady Tony Morris Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Captain Ray Carolan Tom Lynch Con Smith Hugh Barney Donohoe Jimmy Stafford Seamus McMahon Charlie Gallagher and James Brady. PJ O Gorman for Gabriel Kelly injured. Referee John Dowling Offaly. “Hogan Stand tickets now available for the Semi Final against Roscommon from Paddy Donohoe ‘Saint Anthony’s ‘ Glenside Road Cavan price 7/6. First come first served limited supply.”
Bonfires blazing in Cavan town as Cavan welcomes home the new Ulster Champions. All modes of transport pressed into service to bring the record crowd to and from Belfast as hopes rise that Cavan can win their sixth All Ireland crown. The main topic of conversation in the town all week was Cavan’s miraculous comeback into the GAA elite.
Death of Margaret McCabe 2 Lake View after a short illness at Cavan Surgical Hospital. She was wife of Thomas McCabe well known dealer in Cavan and was known for her pleasing personality Christian virtue and unstinting charity. She is survived by her husband Thomas sons daughters and grandchildren. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Most Rev Dr Quinn Bishop of Kilmore attends the Investiture ceremony of Cavan CBSI in the Town Hall with the scouts leaving for their annual holiday in Enniscrone the following day.
The annual ten day Oblate Pilgrimage leaves on Thursday with seven invalids from Cavan travelling with the party. A novena of Masses will be held in Lourdes for the intentions of all donors to the Invalid Fund.
Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan star in open air ceilidhe in the presence of the President of the Gaelic League Michael McCarthy. Una Healy Kathleen Lyons Mary O Hanlon Rose Newman Margaret Greenan Kathleen Newman Ethel Gumley Mel Doherty Brian McGlashin John Reilly Sarsfield Donohoe Sean Sharkey Micheal Greenan Kevin Downey Francis McDermott Michael Maguire and Seamus De Faoite. The dancers will compete in the All Ireland Finals in Longford next weekend.
August 11th 1962 Nicky Smith only son of Dr Darragh and Una Smith Farnham Street has won three senior titles at the Leinster swimming championships at Blackrock Baths winning the 100 meters freestyle and butterfly and 400 metre freestyle all in new record times. Nicky was also the winner of the Scratch Cup at the Evening Herald sponsored Liffey Swim and the TP Kelly Cup at the ‘Eye of Howth race recently.
John P McKiernan County Council is appointed Chairman of Cavan Committee of Agriculture.
Father Tom Halton from Chapel Road Kilnaleck is conferred with his PhD at the Catholic University of Washington where he is Professor of English. He will be home on his annual holiday shortly.
Cavan who are on the crest of a wave will play a strong Cork team in Sunday’s All Ireland Junior Semi Final at Breffni Park. Cavan Paddy Lyons Drumalee Eamonn O Grady Redhills captain Vincent Cahill Castlerahan Finbar O Reilly Ballinagh Pat Clarke Bailieborough J Quinn Ballyconnell Ambrose Given Ballyhaise Donal O Grady Ballyhaise Padraic Boyle Crosserlough Brian Kennedy Kingscourt Martin Kelly Bailieborough M Sheridan Killinkere Larry Mulvaney Maghera and Philip ‘Lightning’ Murray Cavan Gaels. Subs Donal Crotty Ballinagh John Joe O Reilly Crosserlough Frankie Kennedy Drumlane Paddy McInerney Redhills Frankie Walsh Drumalee Tom Sheridan Butlersbridge P Carolan Killinkere and J Currans Ballyconnell.
Marilyn Monroe screen icon has been found dead in bed at her Los Angeles home. Two doctors called to her Brentwood home by a cleaning lady certified the star’s death.
Tom Malone son of George V and Eileen Farnham Street wins the exclusive concession to supply self drive cars at Cork Airport.
Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan win the senior four hand reel at the All Ireland Finals in Longford. They were placed second in the eight hand reel and sixteen hand reel where the troop were augmented by dancers from Meath.
George V Maloney after a long day on Lough Sheelin lands a 5 lbs 5 ozs trout at ten o clock. George didn’t finish until after 11 after landing the specimen trout who put up a great fight..
August 18th 1962 Right Rev Felim Colwell Abbott of Kilnacrott celebrates the silver jubilee of his ordination with Pontifical High Mass with Father Norbert Ellis CRP preaching the sermon. A luncheon followed where dignitaries of Church and State paid tribute to Abbott Colwell a native of the area who was ordained on August 15th 1937. The locals were later entertained to a slide show and a pageant of Irish history with music by the Lynch Brother’s Ceilidhe Band.
The Russians launch two men into space who both landed safely back on earth within six minutes of one another after a combined 112 orbits of the earth.
After a very shaky start when Cork scored 1-3 without reply. Cavan overwhelm Cork by 3-10 to 1-7 at bright and sunny Breffni Park before an attendance of 3,000 in the All Ireland Junior semi final. Cavan led at half time by 2-3 to 1-3. Cavan will now play Meath who beat Leitrim in the second semi final. The final has been fixed for Saint Mary’s Park Ardee. Outstanding display by Tommy Smith Mullahoran at midfield who was greatly aided by Larry Mulvaney with John Joe O Reilly outstanding at full forward scoring 2-1. Paddy Lyons Drumalee was outstanding in the Cavan goals and his hefty clearances and long kick outs were a feature. Eamon O Grady captain was solid throughout and put plenty of length into his clearances. Vinnie Cahill was terrific under the high ball and some of his fetching and kicking were spectacular. Finbar O Reilly enhanced his reputation and he is challenging for a place on the senior side. Pat Clarke was unable to play due to injury and Donal O Grady dropped back from midfield with Larry Mulvaney moving out to assist man of the match Tommy Smith from Mullahoran and John Joe O Reilly sprung from the sub’s bench to play a blinder on the edge of the square. Joe Quinn at centre half forward and Ambrose Given were always busy and got through a great amount of work.
Cavan is gripped by football fever as Cavan play Roscommon in the first ever gaelic football game to be televised live. Cavan have played Roscommon in 1943 when they met in the All Ireland Final with Roscommon triumphing in a replay by 2-7 to 2-2 and again in 1944 when as All Ireland Champions crushed Cavan in the All Ireland Semi Final. Cavan got the upper hand in the Semi Final of 1947 when they cruised past an over confident Roscommon team to book their place in the Polo Ground’s Final.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the 8 am Mass on the Feast of the Assumption. Michael Cullivan CC Killargue celebrated the 10 Mass while the Adm Father Joe Dolan celebrated the 11:30. Father PJ Gargan celebrated the evening Mass which was followed by Benediction of the Most Holy Sacrament.
Peter Paul Brady Town Hall Street John McCaffrey 1 Tullac Mongan and P Morrow bag 72 perch and 6 pike in two hour’s fishing at the ‘Buck Island’ on the River Erne.
Una Mullery is the second daughter of Stan and Kay Mullery to enter the Poor Clare Novitiate in Newry. Her sister Maureen entered just a few years ago.
Increased price for pigs at the monthly Cavan Fair with bonhams up £1 per pair. The prices of cattle were fair with cows in good supply . Yearlings £32-35 two year olds from £50-60 ponies £30-40 knackers £50-60 donkeys £8-12 bonhams £9-£14 and carrying sows £30-36.
Mary Coyle from Cootehill tops the honours lists at Loreto College scoring a spectacular seven honours with a pass in Maths. She was followed by Una Clarke Rose McInerney Aíne Sullivan Ann Leonard Dympna McGinnity Mary McEntee Florence Elliott and Doreen Smyth.
“Opening announcement Tractamotors Service Department. Estimates free. Phone Cavan 205. Agents for Morris Wolsey M G Riley and Morris Commercial vehicles”
August 25th 1962 Ex President of the USA Ike D Eisenhower and his wife Mamie fly into Dublin for a private four day visit to Ireland. Met at the Airport by old friend ex President Sean T O Kelly. They later flew by helicopter to lay a wreath on the grave of Commander Barry in Wexford. He left Cobh to return home on the SS America.
Griffith Black has sold his residence ‘Drumbar House’ to a German business man who hopes to set up a farming and leisure enterprise in the area. Black’s Butcher’s will continue in Cavan and Bailieboro and will be managed by Phil Donohoe who is 18 years with Black’s .
Dympna McConnell ‘Arch’ Cavan wins £500 in the Gael Linn Pools. The cheque was presented to Dympna by Fintan Ginnity Gael Linn Raymond Carroll local representative with a delighted Frank McConnell husband also in the picture.
Cavan save their worst performance in many years to go down 1-8 to 1-6 to Roscommon in the All Ireland Semi Final at Croke Park before an attendance of 48,000 with many more tuned into RTE for the first ever televised gaelic football game. Roscommon hard tackling and tough gave Cavan no room and the forwards had a total off day with both Charlie Gallagher and Con Smith missing a litany of easy frees which would have swung the game. Cavan’s half back line of Tony Morris Tom Maguire and Jim McDonnell were superb and drove forward at every opportunity. When Sean Og Flood was injured in the first half and referee John Dowling rather harshly punished the Cavan keeper for lying on the ball although he was seriously injured, Jim McDonnell stepped into the breach and saved a well struck penalty from Des Feeley at the expense of a fifty. Ray Carolan and Tom Lynch were strangely lethargic and subdued at midfield neither relishing the hard tackling Roscommon tactics. Cavan led by 1-1 to 0-2 at half time. The goal being scored by James Brady who was carrying an injury that required treatment. Hugh Barney O Donohoe came on at half time to replace Tommy Galligan and set about unsettling the Roscommon half back line who up until then had roamed freely and unmarked throughout the field with Ronan Craven and the veteran Gerry O Malley starring for the Westerners who were not given a hope of beating Cavan who had comprehensively destroyed the reigning All Ireland Champions Down in the Ulster Final. PJ Gorman replaced the injured Sean Og Flood in the Cavan goal and acquitted himself with honour. Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey and Mickey Brady were sound throughout in the Cavan defence. The final nail in the coffin was delivered by Roscommon’s Tony Kenny when he got through for the decisive goal in the 22nd minute of the second half and Cavan laid siege to the Roscommon goal to the end with their only reward coming from a ‘rasper’ from Jimmy Stafford which sailed over the bar and sent Roscommon through to play Kerry in the All Ireland Final at the end of September. The statistics of the game are pathetic with James Brady scoring a goal for Cavan after 18 minutes and Charlie Gallagher a point after 20 minutes with Roscommon only scoring two points in the period but containing the Cavan onslaught. In the second half Seamus McMahon had a point after 2 minutes Charlie Gallagher for once was on target after 8 minutes and followed with another point in the 18th minute. Con Smith who had a nightmare afternoon was on target after 23 minutes and Jimmy Stafford was just a little high as he scored Cavan’s final point on 30 minutes with time up. Cavan Sean Og Flood Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Mickey Brady Tony Morris Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Ray Carolan Tom Lynch Con Smith Tommy Galligan Jimmy Stafford Seamus McMahon Charlie Gallagher and James Brady. Subs PJ O Gorman for Sean Og Flood Hugh Barney O Donohoe for Tommy Galligan Mick Ryan Cavan Gaels for Seamus McMahon.
Cavan Motor Club Treasure Hunt is won by Frank Connolly of Drumalee 2nd C Daniels. Monnie Donohoe the only lady competitor was unplaced. After the rally the first committee was formed consisting of M/S C Rolleston Billy Morris D McHugh Norman Cinnamond Frank Connolly Tom McHugh Thomas ‘Toggy’ Connolly Mervyn Johnston with Derek Morris acting as Secretary with a further meeting scheduled for the Ulster Arms on the 29th August 1962.
Michael J Smith Drumalee catches a magnificent 3 lbs 5 ½ ozs rainbow trout on the recently stocked Annagh Lake. This is by far the heaviest fish since the lake was stocked by Cavan Angling Club with rainbow fry.
Legion of Mary return thanks to all who travelled on their annual pilgrimage to Knock particularly Dr Gunn who looked after the invalids and Father PJ Gargan Spiritual Director.
“Wanted boy or girl two to four years experience of the drapery trade living outdoor. Please state salary expected. Apprentice girl outdoor please, state salary expected. Maurice Brady Cavan.”
September 1st 1962 Innovative idea from Show Committee in Virginia as they erect a new Technical School on the site adjacent to their showground’s at a cost of £19,000 and transfer the school completed to the VEC for £5,000. The outstanding balance will be raised from promoting dances in the Ramor Ballroom. The school which will accommodate over 100 students and took 18 months to build was declared officially open by the Minister for Education Dr Patrick Hillery TD.
Killymooney Lake just a few hundred yards from Cavan town centre is stocked with tench and bream and the west bank developed with access to the lake signed and made accessible for the first time. Hugh Gough Secretary of the Association says that this amenity will prove particularly attractive to anglers from the UK who have no transport.
Mervyn Hilary and Ethna Clarke are pictured with the 1st 2nd and 3rd winners for the heavy horse section at Oldcastle Show winning the class for the Thomascourt stables for the third successive year.
“ Transistor radios record players and all types of records Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88.”
Cavan Gaels qualify for the Cavan Minor Final beating Crosserlough 3-8 to 1-6 in the semi final at Stradone in atrocious weather conditions with heavy rain falling throughout the hour. Both sides served up very attractive football after adapting to the conditions. Brilliant performances from Paddy Lyons at midfield and Ray Dunne who was a colossus at centre half back. Carroll, Ready and the accurate Dermot Burke were outstanding in the forward line and threatened danger every time they were in procession. Scorers for the Gaels Dermot Burke 1-2 Larry Ready 0-3 Johnny Cusack 1-2 John Sullivan 1-0 and PJ Carroll 0-1. The teams were tied at Gaels 1-1 Crosserlough 0-4 at the interval. Referee was Mick McCarthy Stradone.
Patrick B Reilly son of Michael and Mrs Reilly Ashe Street wins a County Cavan Scholarship to Saint Patrick’s College soon after coming back from the Gaeltacht in Gweedore where he was also on a scholarship. Sean Gaffney son of John and Mrs Gaffney 20 Saint Patrick’ Swellan also won a County Council Scholarship to Saint Patrick’s College. Both boys were members of the all conquering De La Salle football teams who won the Urban Championship.
Fred Newbold a visiting angler from England lands a record 7 lbs 1 ozs bream at Sally Lake near Cavan town. In five days fishing Fred landed an incredible 501 lbs of bream. Many of the fish were over 6 lbs in weight.
“New branch of William E Berney to open in Cavan on Friday 14th September 1962 . Branches already established in Cootehill and Drogheda with outstanding television rental sales and service. Rentals from 11/6 per week.”
Stradone beat Drumalee in the Junior B Divisional Final at Breffni Park. Mick McCarthy was immense for the winners and the Drumalee defence could not cope with his height in fielding and strength in fetching and kicking. He was easily the man of the match. Tom Flynn was the only one of the Drumalee defence to emerge with his reputation intact. Up front Tony Coyle and Frank Walsh who scored Drumalee’s only goal were easily the best forwards. Referee Fintan Tierney.
September 8th 1962 Padraic Nulty former member of Ballinagh GFC and county footballer is in the intensive unit at Dunstable Hospital London following injuries received while playing for his club Saint Patrick’s against Saint Columcille’s of Saint Albans in the Hereford League. Padraic who is very well known and popular in the area only emigrated twelve months ago.
Cavan who were so impressive in their semi final win over Cork are the favourites to win the Junior All Ireland Home Final in Saint Mary’s Park Ardee next Sunday against near neighbours Meath who accounted for Leitrim in desperate conditions at Ballinamore in the second semi final. Cavan are sound in defence and attack but the loss of their star midfielder and captain clerical student Tomsie Smith Mullahoran is a cruel blow on the eve of the final.
Cavan Oliver Plunkett’s defeat Lavey 6-16 to 0-1 in the Under 16 Juvenile Final at Breffni Park. Scorers Larry Ready 2-6 John Cusack 0-6 Dickey Smith 1-3 Jim Mooney 1-1 and Michael Walsh 1-1. Team Matt Donnolly Brian O Reilly Raymond Carroll Joey O Keefe Francis Galligan Micheal Greenan Eamonn Greenan S McGearty Larry Ready Dermot Burke Johnny Cusack Dickey Smith T Smith Jim Mooney and Michael Walsh. The cup was presented to the winning captain Larry Ready by Father Paddy Morris CC Chairman of the Minor County Board.
Dr Mary F Cooney with an address at the ‘County Hotel Main Street Cavan’ is appointed Assistant County Medical Officer for Health in Donegal. She is daughter of Mark Cooney formerly County MOH Lisdarn now living in Castleknock who was Cavan Medical Officer for Health until his retirement quite recently.
Cavan Technical School is bursting at the seams as 201 new pupils enrol for acceptance. Most of them will have to be refused as there is no room in the school despite the fact that they are using the nearby Protestant Hall as an auxiliary class room.
Flynn Cup at Lough Sheelin next Sunday entry £1 including boat payable at Kilnahard starting at 1 pm with the weigh in back in Kilnahard at 6 pm.
Cavan beat Waterford 112 to 96 in National Quiz televised on RTE 1. Team Dr Philip O Connell Virginia author of the ‘History of the Diocese of Kilmore’ Jack Binchey Solicitor and Mrs McCormack from Killeshandra.
Sean Kelly buys the bungalow at Moynehall formerly owned by PJ McGovern for £1.850. Thomas J Fitzpatrick had carriage while the Auctioneer was JC Brady MIAA Belturbet.
William Pike and Mrs A R McLoughlin win the final tournament of the year in the splendidly appointed Cavan Lawn Tennis Club in Farnham Street. Play was suspended several times during a showery afternoon. Thirty competitors competed and Martin Burns and Ann Reardon were runners up.
Mary Coyle brilliant student who topped the honours list at Loreto College gets her just reward when she is awarded a place at the Teacher Training College and a Scholarship to University. Una Clarke Breda Duffy and Rose McInerney former Loreto students are all called to the Teacher’s Training College. Kitty Brady Mary Dunne Kathleen O Brien Mary McCann Terri Dungan Marlis Smith Sinead Blessing Sheila Brady and Mary Bartley top the list at the Inter Cert exams at Loreto College.
September 15th 1962 New factory for Cavan ‘Cavan Engineering’ on 35 acre site at Annagelliffe formerly owned by Jim Mulvaney. The directors are named as Con P Smith and William Kodel of Laungen West Germany. The factory will make farm machinery for export with sales expected to reach £0.5 million in year one rising to £1 million within five years. It will employ 100 people by the Summer of 1963. Joint venture between Smith’s of Cavan and Kodel’s of Laungen West Germany. The details were announced at a dinner hosted by the promoters in the Farnham Hotel. Smith’s of Cavan was established by the great Con P Smith in 1932 at a site in Upper Connolly Street just on the Dublin Road. They were awarded the lucrative Austin dealership in 1936. After a brief period of inactivity because of the War they resumed by being appointed Massey Ferguson Farm Machinery Agents in 1947. Smith’s of Cavan began to make headlines with the rebuilding of reconditioned tractors pioneered by Con P in 1956 exporting to Germany and Denmark as well as selling in every county in the Republic. In recent years they have established the Smith Motor Group in sixteen locations throughout Ireland. Kodel and Bohm were founded in Laungen in Bavaria on the River Danube in 1870. Present at the dinner in the Farnham Hotel where the announcement was made were Paddy Smith TD Minister for Agriculture Seamus Dolan TD Paddy Reilly TD Senator Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman Cavan Urban Council Paddy Conaty Vice Chairman Cavan Urban Council Paddy Gaffney Town Engineer Senator Cole Chairman of Cavan County Council Dermot McCarthy County Manager Tom McCarren President Cavan Chamber of Commerce Tom McKenna Vice President Cavan Chamber of Commerce Willie O Hanlon Chairman Cavan Development Association Maurice Jackson Cavan UDC and Cavan Development Association Stephen Kelly Manager Provider’s Mr McCabe Manager Smith Motor Group Con A Smith Con P Smith JJ Smith Dublin JD Mulcahy Board Smith Motor Group PC Kilroy Do MF Duggan Director Do and Development Association Dublin and Cavan. Grants are pledged from Industrial Development Association and the Industrial Development Credit Company
Pat Plunkett son of Mrs Plunkett and the late Thomas Plunkett Ballyhaise is awarded a University Scholarship on the results of his Leaving Cert exam. Pat is a past pupil of Patrician College Ballyfinn.
Sean McQuillan aerial erector with WE Berney and native of Rockfield Clones falls thirty feet to the ground while erecting a television aerial in College Street. He is detained at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital where his condition is described as ‘serious’.
Sean Galligan formerly of Smith’s Stores Dublin Road Cavan and a native of Connolly Street and Cathedral Road is the new Manager of Berney’s Cavan which opened in Eugene Cullivan’s old shop in Upper Main Street. It is Berney’s third branch having been founded in Cootehill in 1935 and a new branch opened in Shop Street Drogheda in 1951. Top class products with guaranteed after sales service and on rental all is free including valves tubes parts insurance. W E Berney is Vice President of the Wireless Dealer’s Association and is expert in the erection of small cable systems feeding a maximum of ten houses and dispensing with aerials in large blocks and flats.
Brother Manus Smith OSF Creighan Cavan Brother Richard Keogh OSF Oghill Ballinagh and Brother Wilfred Curry OSF Ballyconnell are professed at the Franciscan Monastery Annaghdown Galway.
Frank Cinnamond is 1st in the final exams at the College of Commerce Rathmines and receives his prize of £10 from Philip Walker President Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Frank is son of Edward and Mrs Cinnamond formerly 55 Church Street Cavan.
Death of James E Slowey Railway Road formerly foreman at the GNR Garage Cavan until his recent retirement. Old and respected resident he was extremely popular with all his colleagues. Survived by his wife Louise one son and daughters. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore cemetery.
Death of Maria Dolan wife of James Dolan Wolfe Tone Street at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was a member of a well known deeply respected Cavan family and was known for her deep faith Christian charity and hospitality. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Cullies cemetery.
Sixty Boy Scouts are home from Enniscrone where 100 miles from home they had a wonderful two week holiday with swimming drill games camp fire and sing songs. There are now six patrols and each had their own tent and sleeping arrangements while all catering cooking etc was done in rotation by each Patrol. The Scouts were in charge of John Donohoe Scoutmaster and Father Torlac O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College with valuable assistance from Gerard Finegan Tommy Monahan and Des Lambert.
Prices are well up at Cavan Fair with a good supply of cattle. Yearlings £25-30 three year olds £65-70 milch cows £45-55 springers £55-65 working horses £ 45-55 ponies £30-40 donkeys £8-12 carrying sows £30-£35 and bonhams £8-12 per pair.
September 22nd 1962 Patrick Gaffney well known Cavan footballer ‘Ardeevin’ Latt is pictured with his 18 month old wonder dog ‘Pocket Gun’ which he has just sold for £2,000 to an English greyhound enthusiast. Phil Fitzpatrick the trainer is also pictured saying goodbye to the dog which won five of its six races with four of the wins at Shelbourne Park where he is unbeaten.
For the last two Sundays of the season Jackson’s are offering return fares to Bundoran for 10/- Telephone 29 (4 lines).
How wrong can you be ? Pat O Neill predicts that Roscommon will step up on their semi final form against Cavan and beat Kerry in this Sunday’s senior All Ireland Final. Kerry are in their 30th final and with Mick O Connell very impressive against Dublin they will be a force to be reckoned with !
Bailieboro fielding a big strong team with intricate teamwork defeat the more fancied Cavan Gaels in the Cavan Minor Final 3-3 to 2-5 at Breffni Park in a game of two halves with the storm force wind playing a pivotal role. Baileboro had the star of the show in captain Peter Pritchard at centre half back who attacked from the rear at every opportunity. With the aid of the breeze Shamrock’s swept into an early lead scoring 1-2 to the Gael’s no score. Pat Tinnelly at midfield ensured that the forward division who were running rings around the Gaels rearguard got plenty of opportunities. McGurk Kelly Clarke and Keogan were very prominent chalking up 2-3 to the Gaels 1-1 at half time. The second half was a total contrast with the Gael’s now aided by the elements weaving intricate patterns through the Shamrock’s defence. Ray Dunne was immense at centre half back while Paddy Lyons lorded it for the Gael’s in the middle of the field scoring the equalising point from 50 yards out bringing gasps of amazement from the large attendance. Cavan Gaels were on their way to a famous victory when Larry Ready was injured and had to be carried off. After the lengthy delay Peter Pritchard swung it for Bailieboro playing himself to a standstill and the Shamrock’s got the winning score on the stroke of time. Scorers for the Gaels Dermot Burke 2-0 Larry Ready 0-1 Paddy Lyons 0-2 and Tommy Smith 0-2. Shamrock scorers R Keogan 1-0 I Cumney 1-1 M McGurk 1-0 and M Kelly 0-2.
Live relay of the Kerry V Roscommon All Ireland Final on RTE at Captain O Sullivan Hall Drumavaddy admission 2/-.
.Death of the famous Jim McCabe late of Araghan Cavan in Philadelphia. Emigrated to the USA in 1915. He was very well known in business circles and was a director of the McCabe Group of Companies in the USA and the Red Hill Quarry Company. Survived by his wife Cecelia sons James Tom Pete Matt Bernie and daughter Mary Ann brothers Pat and Bernard in Philadelphia and sister MA Smith ‘Alackan House’ Cavan. He was visited just last week by JJ Smith well known Dublin builder and civil engineering contractor who is one of the principals of the new factory ‘Cavan Engineering’ being built at Annagelliffe.
Patricia O Reilly Ballyhaise a clerk in New Ireland Assurance is presented with a wallet of notes on the occasion of her retirement from the Company to get married in a few weeks time. Generous tributes are paid to Patricia as an outstanding servant of the New Ireland Company by both Superintendent Mr Closkey and Vice Superintendent Mr O Donnell at a farewell luncheon in the Imperia; Hotel.
Death of Ruby Brownlee Latt . One of Cavan’s oldest and most distinguished citizens who were involved in farming in Keadue Lane and Latt. Ruby herself was a gifted gardener and specialised in cultivating roses many times winner of rosettes at Cavan Agricultural Show. She was known for her Christian virtue and gentle demeanour. Predeceased by her husband some years ago she is survived by nephews nieces neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Annagh new cemetery with Archdeacon Shire officiating.
John P Keogan sells his modern bungalow at Latt to Charlie Corr Veterinary Surgeon Longford for £3,275. The sale was conducted by Brian Murphy of M/S Murphy and Quinn Cavan.
Bridge Club first session of the new season is won by N/S Dr McQuaid and Maura Maloney E/W Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold.
National Coarse Fishing Association founded following a well attended meeting in the Annally Hotel Longford. Chairman J Dolan Carrick on Shannon Vice Chairman Benny Geoghegan Castleblayney Treasurer S Peyton Castleblayney Secretary Hugh Gough Cavan.
“Unveiled to day the all new Ford Consul Cortina-the small car with the big difference. Up to 40 mile MPG 4 Wheel all synchronised gear box . Generous 5 seater roominess with excellent all round panoramic vision. Ten HP Taxation Class. Price £598 ex Cork Jackson’s Garage Cavan. “
September 29th 1962 Death of Rev Arthur D Barton former Bishop of Kilmore Ardagh and Elphin at his residence 71 Wellington Road Dublin at the age of 81. He was Archbishop of Dublin from February 7th 1939 until his retirement on the grounds of ill health in 1956. He was Bishop of Kilmore from April 1930 until his appointment to Dublin in 1939 and was consecrated Bishop at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh. Survived by his wife daughters Mrs D Hartford Ziona Lodge Rathgar Dublin 6 Mrs Barbara Lane Lambee House Lisburn and one son Harry a captain in the British Navy.
Sister Mary Vincent OSF daughter of Katie O Rourke and the late James O Rourke Butlersbridge is home on holiday from her convent in Illinois USA. She is over 34 years in religion and was last home in the Bridge four years ago.
Cavan Fire Brigade vainly battle to save £200 worth of hay from shed at Terry Sheridan’s Tierquin. The alarm was raised by Michael Gaffney Ballinagh at 12:25 am on Sunday morning and the Brigade brought the blaze under control at 11:25 am on Sunday morning saving a neighbouring dwelling and rick.
Kerry stroll to their 20th All Ireland title beating Roscommon 1-12 to 1-6 in the poorest final in recent history. The game was effectively over after 45 seconds when a nervous mix up in the Roscommon defence allowed Gary McMahon to punch a goal to the net. Led by Sean Og Sheehy his brothers Brian and Paudie were also on the team all sons of Kerry legend John Joe Sheehy from Rock Street Tralee. Despite missing chance after chance the shaky Roscommon attack were awarded a penalty mid way through the first half and Roscommon at last opened their account with a well taken goal from Don Feely who drove hard and true past the helpless Johnny Culloty in the Kerry goals. Kerry led at half time by 1-8 to 1-1 and in the second half with Mick O Connell Sean Murphy and Tom Long to the fore Kerry led by 1-11 to 1-2 but Kerry took their foot off the accelerator letting Roscommon score four points all from frees before closing the deal with a point by Paudie Sheehy. Roscommon scored only one point from play with the peerless Don Feeley scoring 1-5 all from placed balls. Mick O Connell who was strangely subdued at midfield still managed to contribute 7 points from placed balls. Tom Long and Sean Murphy were superb for the Kingdom winning their 20th All Ireland in their 30th appearance in the Final. Cavan will play Kerry in the Ground’s Tournament Semi Final at Croke Park in two weeks time.
Purty Good wins the Greyhound Oaks for owner trainer Paddy Gaffney at Shelbourne Park. Didn’t win any of her heats, the 18 month puppy was drawn in trap 2 and shot right out of the start headed once at the first bend but after that the Cavan ‘black’ was on her own coming home with two lengths to spare in an impressive time of 29.22 to win Paddy Gaffney the 1st prize of £750 and the magnificent Oak’s trophy. Purty Good by Jungle Man out of Gaffney’s brilliant bitch ‘Pocket Glass’ and is a little sister of ‘Pocket Gun’ whom Gaffney’s sold last week for a reported £2,000 to a London syndicate. The sire Jungle Man is now in great demand and his stud fee has shot up from 30-40 guineas in one week.
Cavan Rugby Club entertain Malone in their first game of the season at Saint Phelim’s Place. All players meet at the Railway Hotel at 2:30 for game kicking off at 3.
Death of Alice Brady in Enniskillen. She was sister of Elizabeth Johnston Wolfe Tone Street and Mrs Bridget Ryan Connolly Street.
Dr Brian Galligan Chairman Cavan Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann presents Secretary Lena Murtagh with a canteen of cutlery to mark her forthcoming marriage at a supper and social in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Maureen McDonald and Dr Paddy Maloney E/W JP Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Death of Mary Ann Doonan 10 Lakeview a member of one of Cavan’s best known and most respected families. Her husband John is a well known chimney sweep and former member of the staff of Cavan UDC. She was mother of Willie Doonan Cavan and Ulster All Ireland footballer. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Death of Edward McKeon 6 Emmett Place at an advanced age. Well known Cavan resident he was highly respected and very well known over a wide area. Funeral from the Cathedral to Laragh cemetery.
CIE report a deficit of £1.69 million up to the end of March 1962 with a figure of £2.15 million for wages and shortened working week.
October 5th 1962 September 1962 was the wettest ever recorded at the Weather Station at Kevitt Castle with 7.38 inches reported on 23 rainy days. Only for a dry spell from the 18th -22nd September when no rain fell the figures would have been much worse. Only a paltry 4.34 inches fell in September 1961.
US Naval Commander Walter Schirra orbits the earth 5 ¾ times at the record height of 176 miles up in the sky. Blasted off from Cape Canaveral in Florida he landed within 9,000 yards of target just off Midway Island in the Pacific. Smooth operation everything went according to plan.
Father Timothy Connolly Superior General of the Maynooth Mission to China in Dalgan Park Navan will minister in South America as a Missioner as soon as his ten year stint as Superior General of the Order finishes at the end of October 1962. He will spend some time in language school brushing up his Spanish before proceeding to South America. He was born in Ballinagh in 1904 educated at Ballinagh NS Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth and USA. He was ordained for the Diocese of Kilmore in 1927 and spent 7 years on the teaching staff of Saint Patrick’s College. In 1934 he joined the Maynooth Mission to China and in 1935 he was assigned to America until 1947 when he was appointed Superior of the American Mission. In 1952 he was elected Superior General of the Order and was resident at Dalgan Park Navan. He travelled all over Asia Australia New Zealand Oceania and North and South America during his ten year period as Superior General of the Order. He was the first to introduce the scheme whereby secular priests can spend a period on the missions before returning to their own Diocese. There are now twenty such priests helping the Order all over the world.
Philip ‘Lightening’ Murray John Joe O Reilly and Paddy Lyons make their inter county debut against Meath at the opening of the new Kilnacrott football complex. The teams were paraded by the Oldcastle Brass and Reed Band under conductor Joe Carroll. The pitch was waterlogged in places following two days of torrential rain but the crowd of over 4,000 got great value for money as Cavan beat Meath 3-9 to 3-5 in a rather one sided game with Meath only coming alive in the closing stages when they scored three goals. Cavan led by 2-7 to 0-2 at the interval. The game was played at a cracking pace with a strong south westerly wind blowing.
Maurice Jackson is seen handing over the keys of the new Ford Zephyr 4 which was purchased from him by the Lord Mayor of Dublin JJ O Keeffe TD.
Death of Bridget McGahon Saint Brigid’s Square Dundalk. She was a member of one of Cavan’s foremost families the Mallon’s from College Street and had resided in Dundalk for many years. She was a lady of great Christian virtue and was known for her charity and hospitality. She is survived by her sons daughters nephews nieces and a host of friends both in Cavan and Dundalk. Funeral from Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Dundalk to Saint Patrick’s cemetery.
Death of Thomas Lynch at the residence of his son Tommy 31 Tullac Mongan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital after a long illness. He was one of Cavan’s greatest supporters and seldom missed a game in nearby Breffni Park. He was also a keen follower of Crubany Cavan Harps and latterly Cavan Gaels Clubs. He is survived by his wife and family. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Season of lectures sponsored by Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne in the Technical School throughout the winter will take place every two weeks. Brian O Mordha will get the ball rolling on October 12th with ‘Life in Ireland before the famine 1800-1840’. On October 26th Father Frank McKiernan will lecture on ‘Catholic Emancipation’. On November 9th Tom Barron will lecture on ‘Popular Education’. On November 23rd Father Augustine Leydon Saint Patrick’s College will lecture on ‘The Revolutionary Movement- Young Ireland and Fenianism’. On December 7th Father Charles Travers will lecture on ‘The Land War’ and finally on the 21st December Barry J Cullen will deliver a lecture on ‘Parnell and the Irish Parliamentary Party’.
Bridge Club N/S Dr J McQuade and Maura Maloney E/W Jin Rafter and Jim Leonard.
Father ABC McGrath Diocesan Director of Plain Song Festival announces the dates for the 1963 celebration. 30th April Cavan 7th May Drumkeeran 14th May Ballinamore 21st May Bailieboro with Solemn High Mass at each venue to commence the festival.
October 13th 1962 Second Ecumenical Council commences in Rome with Pope John XXIII declaring the Council open from the high altar of Saint Peter’s seated on the throne and just over the grave of Saint Peter. 6,000 Cardinals Archbishops Prelates Abbotts heads of states and members of ancient noble families. The Cardinals and dignitaries were in their robes of snow white as bells rang out not only over Rome but throughout the world including Tom Fleming ringing the Cathedral Bell for over ten minutes to signal the start of the Council. Most observers in Rome reckon that the Council will last 12-18 months with the first session finishing by Christmas.
Father Anthony Brady son of Mr and Mrs James Brady Ballyhaise who was ordained on June 3rd in Saint Kieran’s College Kilkenny is off to minister in Australia on the 1st November .
“Old Mill Bar Upper Main Street Bar Lounge and Restaurant specialising in catering for football teams. Proprietor Andy Galligan Phone 261”
October 20th 1962 Pictured on the front page are two ESB climbers at the top of the new 125 foot tower which the ESB have erected adjacent to Hugh ‘Bud’ McNamara’s on the Gallows Hill. They will now be able to contact their fleet of vans in the area by wireless telephone communication from the offices at Kelly’s Terrace Cavan while the operators in the van can speak back to base.
Death of the legendary Rev Canon Tom Maguire Parish Priest of Ballyhaise at the age of 87 a man reputed to have a wide range of healing powers with people from all over flocking to his door in times of sickness and distress. He was a great Gael and Chairman of Cavan County Board GAA from 136-1942 touring America with Cavan in 1936 and 1938. He was a noted footballer with Templeport and in latter years he was a much respected referee. He played a leading role in the redevelopment of Breffni Park in 1952 and was also a member of Cavan Vocational Education Committee for many years. Members of the great Cavan teams of the past with whom he was associated carried the coffin from his residence to Saint Mary’s Church where the GAA and students from the Agricultural College formed a guard of honour and children from the local schools lines the roadways leading to the Church with bunches of flowers in their hands.. He was son of the late Mr and Mrs Michael Maguire NT Templeport and was educated at Templeport NS Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth where he was ordained in June 1918. He served in Crosserlough Mullagh Bruskey Cootehill Glenfarne and was appointed Parish Priest Castletara by Bishop Patrick Lyons in 1946. He was responsible for the complete renovation of Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara and completed the work started by his predecessor Father Lynch PP in erecting and furnishing the Church of Saint Mary On The Hill formerly The Old Cathedral of Saint Patrick Cavan. He also built several classrooms on to the existing Saint Mary’s school in Ballyhaise. He is survived by his sister Mrs ER Tiernan NT Carville House Bawnboy. He was uncle of Father Thomas Tiernan CC Bawnboy and Sister Mary Agnes Irish Sisters of Charity Dublin. All GAA games in the county were cancelled as a mark of respect and in the Cavan V Leitrim game in Ballinamore two minutes silence was observed before the throw in while the Cavan players wore black arm bands. Rev Thomas Tiernan was the chief celebrant of the Solemn Office and Requiem Mass. Monsignor D Fitzpatrick Dean of Kilmore presided in the absence of Bishop Quinn in Rome for the Ecumenical Vatican Council 2. The deacon was Father James Carroll sub deacon Father Vincent Duffy and MC Father PJ Corrigan Denn. The chanters were Fathers Torlac O Reilly and Father ABC McGrath Cavan.
National League game between Cavan and Leitrim in Ballinamore abandoned due to the sudden death of great Leitrim Gael Dan Gallogly Drumrane Ballinamore seven minutes from the end of a game that Cavan were winning 1-6 to 1-4. After consultation with Cavan and Leitrim officials referee Padraig Lang abandoned the game.
Cavan Juvenile League commences over the winter months in Cavan town where the captains are pictured Larry Ready Captain Saint Aidan’s Raymond Carroll Captain Saint Killian’s Johnny Cusack will captain Saint Patrick’s Brian O Reilly Saint Columcille’s Micheal Greenan Saint Aidan’s and Dermot Burke Captain of Saint Finian’s.
13th Annual Cavan County Council Staff Dance in the Town Hall on 25th October with music by Donie Collins spots novelties dress optional. No invitations issued in Cavan area. Admission 7/6.
Father Breslin OMI presides at the well attended closing ceremony of the Men’s Mission in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim.
Tomas McAnna Abbey Theatre will give a two day course on drama production at Saint Felim’s School covering all aspects of stage management lighting make up costumes etc.
Cavan Bridge Club 1962-1963 President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Captain Dermot Morgan Secretary Kathleen Sullivan Treasurer Maureen McDonald. Committee Rev Father Sean O Reilly Ina Hickey Jim Leonard Dr Paddy D Maloney and H Carthy.
Mick Clarke buys his residence in Church Street from Kathleen Marron ‘The Bungalow’ Cathedral Road for £2,810.
Margaret Cusack daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Cusack Killymeehan Stradone on her 21st Birthday is pictured receiving £6,000 and interest from George V Maloney Junior. She held a 1/8 share in the Hospital Sweepstakes win by a consortium from Stradone some years ago but was prevented from taking possession of her winnings until she reached twenty one.
“Wanted building sites in or around Cavan town in one two or three lots. Brian Murphy ‘Murphy and Quinn’ 89 Main Street Cavan Phone 290 or Ballyjamesduff 20. Branches in Longford Sligo and Cavan.
October 27th 1962 World on the brink of nuclear war as President Kennedy gives orders to bomb the Russian ships carrying equipment for surveillance in Cuba. For many days Khrushchev held firm until the point of no return came and with the stakes at the immediate prospect of Nuclear War between the two super powers the Russian ships are called back as the world breaths a huge sigh of relief. Pope John XXIII in his plea from the Vatican asks world leaders to do all in their power to further the cause of peace and avoid confrontation the results of which could mean extinction for the entire human race. In Ireland and Cavan all shops are sold out of tinned foods etc as people make preparations to be evacuated to shelters while all units of the Army FCA Garda Civil Defence are on red alert all week until the Russian climb down allows people to return to normal and give thanks to God that the world is saved from certain extinction.
Another fine display by Cavan beating Meath 1-6 to 0-4 in the first round of the National League in Breffni Park. Cavan led by 0-3 to 0-2 at the interval when they switched Jim McDonnell to centre forward brought in Hugh Barney O Donohoe at centre field and switched the versatile Donal O Grady to left half back to fill McDonnell’s place Immediately the switches paid off with Jim McDonnell connecting to a sublime cross by Mick Ryan Cavan Gaels to crash in a great goal after only three minutes of the second half. Gabriel Kelly was man of the match with great support from Tom Maguire Tony Morris Mickey Brady and PJ McCaffrey. Paddy Lyons was brilliant in the Cavan goal. The forwards without Charlie Gallagher lacked penetration and both Philip Murray and John Joe O Reilly were ruled out through injury. Cavan will now play Kerry next Sunday in the semi final of the Ground’s Tournament. Matt McHugh is understudy to the youthful Paddy Lyons in the Cavan goal Jim McDonnell continues on the 40. James Brady is at full forward flanked by Jimmy Stafford and Mick Ryan Cavan Gael’s.
Death of Patrick Fay 19 Owen Roe Cavan just five months after the death of his wife. He fought in the First World War seeing action in Europe and when he came home joined the Irish Army which he served for many years. He was known as a great friendly character who could recall many events at the turn of the century and lived through turbulent times. Survived by his sons daughters grandchildren friends and neighbours. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Committee Prize at Cavan Bridge Club is won N/S Surgeon Bertie Cullen and Patrick Coghlan N/S George Maloney Junior and Rev Sean O Reilly.
Ultan O Reilly will give the first recital of the season at 23 Farnham Street next Monday night with new members particularly welcome.
British Legion are calling a meeting of ex service men and women for the ‘Hut’ in Farnham Street next week.
“Halloween Bracks with lucky rings. New slice pan and batch. Pat McDonnell’s Bakery Cavan”.
No Celt for November 3rd 1962
November 10th 1962 Rainfall in October is only 1.89 inches while last year it was slightly higher at 1.98 inches.
Long discussion at Urban Council meeting about the location of the new public convenience to replace the old one situated in the Market Square. Paddy Gaffney Town Engineer says he has three prime sites in mind 1 The Diamond at the bottom of Mitchell Street 2 The Bus Office and 3 Site adjacent to the Legion Hut in Farnham Street. The cost of the new convenience will be £5-10,000 depending on the type of model chosen by the Council. Johnny O Rourke and JP Walsh favour the site adjacent to the Legion Hut as it is near the Town Hall and Bus Office and easily to locate for visitors to the town.
Death of Bridget Brady Town Hall Street. Native of Dublin she was a quiet unassuming deeply religious woman and extremely popular over a wide area. She was wife of the well know Peter Paul Brady a former member of Cavan UDC and well known coarse angler in the area. Peter has been blind for many years and was cared for by his wife in their own home. She is survived by her three daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan officiated.
Dermot McCarthy County Manager announces to the Urban Council meeting that the Egg Market is now back in vacant possession of the Council following their settlement with Mr TFJ McCormack Monaghan in the sum of £2,168-19-2 in the Circuit Court. A figure of £218 to be deducted from the award for unpaid current rent. Tom Fitzpatrick announces that a foreign firm willing to employ 35-40 people have had a look at the Egg Market and ear marked it for future development. Joe McGovern states that he would like to see it used as a car park to alleviate the bottle neck in Upper Main Street and Connolly Street.
Nelson Mandela leader of the African Nationalist Party is sentenced to 5 years in jail after being found guilty of incitement and of leaving South Africa without permission. Suspected of organising a nationwide strike.
Father AB McGrath officiates at the well attended visitation to Killygarry cemetery and the visitation to the equally well kept Cullies cemetery takes place next Sunday.
Virginia Blues the favourites will play Bailieboro Shamrock’s in the County Senior Football Final next Sunday preceded by the Junior Final where an emerging Cross play old stagers Mountnuggent.
Cavan Parochial Week will take place next week with Bingo Riffle Range Bazaar etc. The Musical Society join forces with the Boy Scouts and Cavan Girl’s Club to stage a variety concert when guest artistes will be Seamus De Faoite and Cumann Rinnce and Cabhan. The draw for £500 will take place at the interval of the concert.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Mr and Mrs Bradley.
At a meeting in the Railway Hotel with Seamus De Faoite presiding it was unanimously decided to wind up the affairs of ‘Cavan at Home Week’ an event which was stated ‘had outlived its usefulness’!
Michael Harding will give this week’s recital at Cavan Gramophone Club in 23 Farnham Street.
Saint David’s of Pembrokeshire built on the donations of poor Irish emigrants appeals for funds as it is the 1st Catholic Church to be built in Wales since the Reformation.
Death of Rose Anne McGuigan nee McCaffrey in Leeds Yorkshire. She was a native of Mitchell Street and was well known and highly respected member of the community before emigrating to Leeds many years ago. Survived by her brothers sister relatives and many friends. Funeral to take place in Leeds.
November 17th 1962 Tough hard hitting but sporting County Final ends all square with Bailieborough coming with a late surge to draw and almost take the spoils from Virginia Blues seeking their 4th success in the competition. The game finished in a welter of excitement with Bailieboro scoring 1-6 to Virginia Blue’s 0-9. Bailieboro led by 1-3 to 0-5 at half time but Virginia dominated the second half with their taller stronger and older players grinding down a smaller weaker and vastly inexperienced Bailieboro team who driven on by Pat Clarke and a very young but tall and strong Peter Pritchard almost caused the upset of the year. Fintan Tierney was an outstanding tolerant referee letting the play flow to the delight of the large crowd who paid over £200 in gate money. Cross won the Junior title 0-9 to Mountnuggent’s 1-5. Tommy Fitzsimmons at corner forward was man of the match and threatened danger every time he go the ball. Ray Carolan and Brendan Smith broke even at midfield in a game fiercely contested but played in a most sporting manner. Very Rev Father Timothy Connolly Maynooth Mission to China and former Superior General of the Order heads out on the mission fields of South America. The people of Ballinagh have come together to make him a presentation to be used in his missionary work. Donations to Dr Connolly Eddie McDwyer NT Sean Moriarity NT Peter Smith Post Office Paul Sheridan or Thomas Reilly Ballinagh.
Draw for £500 in prizes at Concert held in Town Hall results in Betty Casey of the Surgical Hospital winning the first prize of £100. Father Joe Dolan Adm thanks everyone who supported the Parochial Week telling the packed audience that “this year has seen all records broken with the draw alone making over £1,000”!
Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs O Sullivan E/W Owen McGovern and Father PJ Gargan.
Fair in Cavan with prices well down by £7-10 particularly for horses where supply was high but demand very poor. Good quality cattle fair demand and they held their prices. Yearlings £25-£35. Two year olds £40-48 three year old £50-55 bull calves £18-22 working horses £40-45 colts fillies £40-45 donkeys £5-10 carrying sows £32-35 bonhams £10-14 per pair.
November 24th 1962 Cavan Association in Dublin are treated to a lecture by Dr Louis Smith entitled ‘Some Aspects of the Common Market’. Con P Smith presided and Oliver Finlay was MC.
Technical Group from ESB advise Cavan Chamber of Commerce on ways and means of lighting up the town for Christmas. They recommend 18 festoon of coloured lamps two feet apart from Connolly Street to Church Street. Floodlighting of the most prominent buildings like the Town Hall and Cathedral could also be considered. The cost of the coloured lighting will be £230 and the Chamber members will collect the town commencing on Monday.
Death of Mary Ann Tully wife of Edward Tully Gartbrattan Cavan and late of Tullyconnelly Stradone at Saint Joseph’s Nursing Home Virginia. She was mother of Father EP Tully Shercock and Mrs Gerry Burke MPSI Main Street Cavan. Known throughout the county as a woman of great Christian charity her house was a refuge for the poor and destitute in society who always got a great welcome and meals and accommodation. She is survived by her sons daughters grandchildren relatives and many friends. There was a packed and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan followed by burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Laragh.
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December 1st 1962 Collection of the town for Cavan Industrial Association following on the announcement that the Smith Group were intent on developing a 15 acre site at Annagelliffe formerly owned by Jim Mulvaney with a German firm with the aim to assemble farm machinery for export. The response was mixed with many people very sceptical of the intentions of the promoters. Bridge Street and Kelly’s Terrace John McGinnity £10 Patricia Brady Cavan House £5 Mick Crosby £5 Walter Rehill £1 Margaret Smith £1 Hughie Maguire £3 Johnny Donohoe £3 Maire T Baxter £5 Charles McCourt £1 Griffith H Black £10 Pat Bennett £5 Munster and Leinster Bank £10. Town Hall Street Marona Foster £1 Jim Scanlon £2 Kathleen Bannon £2 Stan Mullery £1 Ashe Street Michael Young £5 Benny O Rourke 5 shillings. Dublin Road Tractamotors £10 Paddy Brady Tierquin £3 Cavan Mineral Water Company £10 Jim Mulvaney £1 Liam Bogue £2-2-0. Connolly Street Paddy Donnelly £1 Benny Conaty £5 Pat McGovern £5 Madge McCabe £3 Joe Crowe Dew Drop Inn £5. Coleman Road Peter Maguire ‘Bridge Hotel’ 10 shillings Don McMullin Railway Hotel £1 Brian Wall VS £1 Seamus Gilheaney £1 Paddy Conaty £1 Jim Malone £1 Colm Smith £2 Dr Tony Farrelly Lisdarn £5-5-0 J P Mansfield £3-3-0 and Charles Lord Legaland Dairies £1. Farnham Street Dermot Morgan £3 Brigid McDonald £10 Surgeon Bertie Cullen £1 Gerry Hunt BDS £1 Dr Brian Galligan £2 Tommy McDonald Building Contractor 10 shillings Sean P O Reilly VS £3-3-0 Eamon P Halton 10 shillings Senator Thomas J Fitzpatrick Solicitor £10 Paddy Conaty UDC £2 Willie Finegan Tierquin £1 and Sean Brady Annagelliffe 10 shillings. Further donations will be published in future editions of the Anglo Celt!
Death of Eugene Smith Crubany at his residence. A man of great integrity and Christian virtue. He was an outstanding neighbour to all those in the community. Survived by his sons daughters brother relatives and many friends. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
On a wet damp sod at Breffni Park before a very good attendance who paid gate receipts of over £200 bigger stronger Virginia Blues brush aside the challenge of a much depleted Bailieborough Shamrock’s side who once again had to do battle without 1/3 of their team who are confined to college as they study for the priesthood. Ironically the tall strong young mobile Peter Pritchard was man of the match fielding high and kicking long. For Virginia Noel Kellett was their ace forward and ironically again he was Peter Pritchard’s immediate opponent. Fintan Tierney was replaced as referee by the more experienced Simon Deignan who did a fine job of refereeing a game which was hard and fair with no unsavoury incidents.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce decide to go ahead with the erection of the 1st ever Christmas lights in Cavan with the poor shopkeeper again expected to contribute to the collection which commences on Monday. Cavan UDC have agreed to pay the cost of the ESB.
Cavan Bridge Club NS Surgeon PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Owen McGovern and Father PJ Gargan.
Andy O Brien presides at debate between Loreto College and a Town team with Loreto shading the verdict. They now travel to Carrickmacross to take part in the Gael Linn Finals.
December 8th 1962 Cavan GAA County Committee announce that they are in negotiations to purchase a strip of land from Bernard Harton to give them access from the Ballinagh Road to Breffni Park. The strip of land is 60 feet in width between Coulter’s and Bogue’s. The Chairman TP O Reilly points out that sites in the area are being sold for £5 per foot and the high price being asked is in line with this criteria. Simon Deignan propose that the Committee proceed with the purchase with Jack McConnell County Registrar seconding the proposal. The question of the referee for the replayed County Senior Final was raised with Matty McNamee explaining that both Bailieboro Shamrocks and Virginia Blues agreed not to nominate Fintan Tierney and instead submit a list of four names who they would accept as referee. Simon Deignan was the only man on each of the lists and was appointed to referee the replay.
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December 22nd 1962 Bishop Austin Quinn flies home from Rome and the Vatican Council for Christmas. The Irish Bishops were received in private audience by Pope John XXIII where the Pope authorised each of the Bishops to impart his blessing and plenary indulgence to members of their flocks in Ireland on condition that they in turn pray for the Pope’s intentions. The Pope announced that he was granting a dispensation to the fast and abstinence requirement for Christmas Eve to Catholics who because of tradition were unable to honour the fast and they could now do so on Sunday 23rd December instead.
Frank N G Conaty 1 Sorrento Terrace Dalkey is appointed Technical Manager to the Irish Pigs and Bacon Commission to commence on January 1st 1963. Frank is a native of Tullymongan and brother of Paddy Conaty CC UDC and is 44 years of age . He graduated from UCD with an honours degree BSc in 1939. He was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Chemistry in 1944 and a Fellow of the Institute in 1961.
“Young’s Dublin House Wesley Street Cavan Phone 146. Best draught Guinness. Phone orders promptly delivered anywhere. List of wines to chose from the House of Morgan.”
Death of Michael ‘Mick’ Marron at his residence ‘Servite House’ Earlsvale Road. He was a member of one of Cavan ‘s oldest and most respected families. Son of the late Mr and Mrs Patrick Marren Licensed Vintner’s Connolly Street, Mick was best known for being a Legal Clerk in the practice of FE Kennedy Solicitor Main Street and was a Commissioner for Oaths in County Cavan. He had an outstanding tenor voice and was the leading boy soprano and later adult tenor in the Old Cathedral of Saints Patrick Cavan Choir under Father Willie Buchanan a native of Bridge Street. He is survived by his wife Teresa sons Pat who is studying for the priesthood and Eamon together with two sisters. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan CC was the celebrant.
Santa Claus will be driven in style by Andy Breslin in one of his vintage cars through the streets of the town to arrive at the Town Hall Cavan at 4:30 on Christmas Eve. The parade will be led by the recently reformed Cavan Boy Scout’s Band. All children must have tickets to gain admission and stewards gather in the Hall from 3:00 pm.
The Choir of the ICA entertain the crowds of shoppers on the streets of Cavan singing all of the popular hymns and carols. The collection was in aid of the Irish Council for the Blind and the response was very generous.
Paddy Egan and his family from New York are home for Christmas and staying with his parents Henry and Mrs Egan Connolly Street.
Mary Concepta Smyth eldest child of Michael and Kathleen Smyth 60 Main Street qualifies as a State Registered Nurse at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey England. Mary was educated at the Poor Clare Convent and Loreto College Cavan.
Hugh Smith Coleman Road is home to his family for Christmas accompanied by his children Hugh and Betty and sister A Grimes who is making her first visit home since emigrating just over thirty years ago.
Christmas at Cavan Bridge Club N/S Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College and Dr PD Maloney E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce who for the first time provided excellent Christmas lighting for the town announce that all businesses will re open on Friday 28th December 1962. Late contributions towards the lighting can be sent to Tom McKenna Oliver Plunkett Street Seamus Fox Main Street or Louis Blessing Licensed Vintner Main Street.
“O Connor and O Reilly Main Street beside PA Smyth’s. Cut flowers and potted plants. Can supply and deliver all your vegetable requirements for Christmas and the New Year.”
January 5th 1963 Cavan Rugby team to play Navan from Shakelton English McKay Rafferty McSherry Maguire Hannon Sweeney Nelson Swanton Foster Clarke Moore Heaney Hickey Strong and Coffey.
6th Cavan CBSI Pantomime in Town Hall for eight nights and a matinee. Past and present scouts Cavan’s best artistes with guest artistes Sean McManus star of screen stage and radio. Sunday 6th January –Sunday 13th January 1963. Matinee Sunday 6th January at 3:30 pm. Admission 3/6 Bookable 2/6 and 1/6. Phone bookings at Vera Brady’s Phone Cavan 178.
Cavan Red Cross will be providing a full Christmas dinner and entertainment for the older citizens of the town from 65 up on Sunday 25th January with free transport to and from the venue. Subscriptions can be sent to Dr V Barry County MOH Bridie Galligan or Kathleen Lunn Coleman Road Cavan.
Dermot Morgan and Maureen McDonald win the prestigious Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club.
Sister Mercy Matron Saint Felim’s Hospital thanks Father Torlac O Reilly and the students of Saint Patrick’s College. John O Connor who was Santa Claus distributed gifts and presents to the much appreciative patients assisted by the hilarious Mel Doherty. Stan Mullery and Mattie Hand who staged a most enjoyable film show. .Irish Shoe Supplies and Belturbet Golf Club. Jackson’s Garage staff who distributed cigarettes tobacco and sweets to the patients. The Mighty Avons Showband who provided the music at the dance on Saint Stephen’s Day. Liam Bogue for supplying a Christmas tree to each ward and Michael Smyth 60 Main Street for supplying and installing the public address which relayed Mass to each Ward over the Christmas period.
January 12th 1963 Rev Father George Gear Navan Road Dublin and Cathedral Road Cavan celebrates his firs Cavan Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. Afterwards he imparted his first blessing to the congregation. Father George is a son of Mr and Mrs Harry Gear Insurance Agent and was ordained in Dalgan Park Navan on December 22nd 1962. He will minister in Korea after the Summer holidays.
Don McMullin son of Mr and Mrs McMullin ‘Inishfall’ County Surgeon Cavan opens the ‘Railway Hotel ‘which he recently purchased from the Smith family. He was Manager of the Great Southern Hotel in Bundoran Hydro Hotel in Kilkee Butler Arms Waterville county Kerry. Hotel Russell Dublin and Roben’s Hotel London.
Cavan County Board celebrate winning the Ulster senior championship 1962 the McKenna Cup 1962 Ulster Junior championship 1962 with a banquet and presentation in the Crover House Hotel. Tickets are priced at £1 and are available from Paddy Donohoe ‘Saint Anthony’s’ Glenside Road or Con Smith Assistant Secretary Butlersbridge or Joe Stafford ‘Antrim Arms Hotel’ 7 Upper Drumcondra Road Dublin. There will be a special presentation to Hughie L Smith who celebrates his Silver Jubilee as Secretary Cavan County Board having been elected to the post in 1937.
Rev Father Dinny McMorrow celebrates Mass in the Poor Clare Convent Chapel later imparting his firs blessing to friends and relatives. Native of Ballinasloe, he is nephew of Mrs JJ Donohoe Rossa Place. He is a former member of the staff of Cavan Post Office and is son of Sergeant and Mrs McMorrow Ballinasloe. He is a member of the Columban Fathers and will minister in the Far East. Father Sean Lynch who also worked in Cavan Post Office and is a native of Templemore county Tipperary was also ordained on the same day December 22nd 1962. He also celebrated Mass in the Poor Clare Convent and will minister on the African missions.
Cyril Morris a member of the RAF ringing his parents Mr and Mrs Morris 19 Coleman Road on wins the prize for the best phone call home at Christmas and is rewarded with the phone conversation being recorded and played back to the entire battalion on Christmas morning.
George V Maloney is appointed Notary Public for County Cavan by the Chief Justice Cearbhaill O Dallaigh.
Pictured is Jack McConnell who is returned unopposed as Registrar of Cavan County Board
Cavan Bridge N/S George Maloney and George Fairbrother E/W Mr and Mrs O Sullivan.
Poor demand and small stock at Cavan Fair. Yearlings £25-30 two year old £48-52 three year olds £55-65 mincers £28-39. Working horses £40-£50. Knackers (dull trade). Bonhams £8-12 per pair carrying sows £30-35 casseogs £25-30.
Don McMullin new proprietor of the ‘Railway Hotel’ says “The best can cost so little at the ‘Railway Hotel’. For parties wedding breakfasts or best wines. Lunch for only 5/- for a four course meal. Phone Cavan 101”
January 19th 1963 Cavan freezes in worst snow and frost since 1947 with the Green Lake frozen to a depth of 6 inches attracting hundreds of skaters and toboggans.
Senator Tom Fitzpatrick speaking in the Seanad on the Sugar Amendment bill appeals to the Company who are vey large beneficiaries of State funds to spread out to Cavan Monaghan and other under developed area of the country.
Pictured at the annual Drumalee GFC Dinner in the Farnham Hotel are Pat Sharkey Secretary Sean Reilly Treasurer Paul Caffrey Chairman Paddy Molloy President Phil Lee County Board delegate HL Smith Secretary Cavan County Board GAA TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board PJ McGovern Jimmy Costello Micheal Greenan Assistant Secretary Tommy Molloy Michael Walsh AJ O Brien NT Cavan County Council PC Donohoe Treasurer Cavan County Board P Smith M Lynch S Fay Barney Higgins Tommy Young and Matthew Reilly.
Mick O Connell of Kerry is voted ‘footballer of the year’ by the Gaelic games writer’s association. Tom Long also of Kerry was second Tom Maguire and Gerry O Malley who won the award in 1961 were joint 3rd Des Foley was 4th Paddy Doherty of Down 5th and Dublin’s Cathal O Leary 6th.
Provider’s 1st annual staff dance will take place in the Town Hall with music by the famous Donie Collins Orchestra. Spots and novelties with admission 7/6.
Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn is among the packed attendance at the final night of the 6th Boy Scout’s Pantomime ‘Finn the Fool’ in the Town Hall. The show was produced by Father Torlac O Reilly and Father PJ Gargan Chaplain conducted the draw and returned thanks to all who supported the event saying “the cast retained their verve and enthusiasm over a long period with the show once again dogged by adverse weather conditions.
Over 150 guests attend the Red Cross Christmas Dinner and entertainment in the Town Hall. Full Christmas dinner served including wine spirits etc followed by a concert featuring Jimmy Mallon Benny O Rourke and Molly McGurk sent the guests home happy and in good spirits.
Gaelic League meeting in the ‘Railway Hotel’ features a film of the Down V Kerry All Ireland Final 1960, a ceilidhe with Seamus De Faoite as Fear an Tighe. Brian O Mordha Chairman presided and the next meeting will be on the 8th February 1963.
Lynam’s Dart Team Bridge Street defeat Derrylin at home and will travel to the county Fermanagh town for the return tonight.
January 26th 1963 Just when everything seemed back to normal after the big thaw, Cavan resident’s awake to find that another two feet of snow has fallen and there is no immediate sign of a further thaw. Drifts of snow in areas blocked all secondary roads. With gale force winds driving the snow some goats and donkeys are found dead as they froze trying to source some fodder. Cavan and Monaghan bear the brunt of the storm with buses and cars stranded and abandoned in the deep drifts. Tony Farrelly however the recently appointed Cavan County Physician gives a lesson in turning adversity into opportunity and is pictured skiing at County Cavan Golf Club. In one of the worst blizzards in centuries the country is brought to a complete halt as the Army manages to get supplies to families who have been isolated for weeks by huge snow drifts in Wicklow and Wexford.
Death of Cardinal Godfrey Archbishop of Westminster and Primate of England aged 73 at his residence in Westminster following a heart attack. Pope John XXIII praises the work of the cardinal before going to his private chapel to pray for the repose of his soul.
Matt Lynch and Mick Higgins co trainers of the Cavan Senior county team Ulster Champions 1962 are each made a presentation of a canteen of cutlery at the GAA banquet in Crover House Hotel.
Matt Rudden who is banned from participating in the NACAI sponsored Ulster Cross Country is the impressive winner of the AAAI Quinlan Cup in Tullamore in bitterly cold weather conditions on an icy surface covered in 4 inches of newly fallen snow. Matt took over the lead on the first lap and scorched around the track leading all the way. The Saint Augustine’s man came home 400 yards ahead of Harry O Gorman the national ten mile champion and C O Gorman all from Saint Augustine’s who won the team prize. Matt completed the gruelling run in an impressive 34 minutes and 7 seconds with Harry O Gorman clocking 35:30 just 17 seconds ahead of his brother Charlie. Saint Conleth’s Laois were 2nd team while the Curragh AC were a close 3rd.
Jackson’s Garage host a film show demonstrating the proper safe use of chain saws and the maintenance of the equipment in the Railway Hotel.
February 1st 1963 Cavan Urban Council’s waterworks foreman Tommy O’Reilly The Regal tells the Anglo Celt that the Council will continue to turn off the water at night as there are numerous burst pipes on the mains and this problem is compounded by householders leaving on taps at night to avoid frozen pipes and taps. Tommy adds that the reservoir is now dangerously low.
Darts is the sport of choice in the cold spell with Pat Donohoe’s Commercial Bar team travelling to Kilnaleck to outclass Paddy O Reilly’s Bar 5-4 in an epic encounter in which the travelling to and from the event was described as hazardous. The return match takes place in the Commercial Bar Bridge Street to night.
Lynam’s Dart Club Bridge Street 1963 Chairman John Walsh Secretary Chris Kavanagh Treasurer Michael Lynam . Committee Michael Sexton John Johnston Johnny Burns Tommy Murray Pat Kinsella P Jermyn George Leinster. Captain of the team will be Jackie Jermyn for the year 1963.
Many householders are out early putting out crumbs for the birds many of them dying from starvation in the present freezing conditions.
Sudden death of Bernard Young Keelagh Ballyhaise at the Surgical Hospital. Survived by his wife sons brothers sister relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise to Cullies cemetery.
France once again veto Britain’s proposed entry into the Common Market with bitter words being exchanged between Edward Heath Britain’s chief negotiator and President Charles De Gaulle. Sean Lemass the Irish Prime Minister who hoped to lead Ireland into the Common Market says that “in view of our special trading relationship with Britain Ireland’s application will be shelved until the impasse with Britain’s entry is sorted out”
Parking fines to be introduced in Dublin and Dun Laoghaire for the first time. It is reported that the legislation will allow for fines up to 10/- with only a period of three weeks to pay or risk imprisonment. All offences in the greater Dublin metropolitan area apply to both cars and buses.
Cavan Gaels are holding their annual dinner and social in the Farnham Hotel on Thursday 7th February 1963 with tickets 15- available from Sean Galligan Secretary Cathedral Road.
The ten o clock Mass in the Cathedral was said for the deceased members of Cavan GAA. Father PJ Gargan later kicked off the Convention in the Courthouse by reciting a decade of the rosary. Chairman TP O Reilly Vice Chairman TJ O Reilly Cootehill Registrar Jack McConnell Secretary Hugh L Smyth Assistant Secretary Con Smith Butlersbridge Treasurer PC Donohoe Central Council Delegate Simon Deign who defeated Victor Sherlock 61-59 with two spoiled votes. Delegates to Ulster Council Andy O Brien NT and Sean Moriarity NT Ballinagh.
Francis McDermott a native of Larah and running in the colours of Warwickshire finishes in 15th place in the English Inter Counties Cross Country in which there was a top class field of 360 mostly Empire games and British Internationals at Caversham Park Reading. Finishing behind Francie who is attached to the Coventry Godiva Club were former World Mile record holder Derek Ibbotson Stan Eldon Martin Hyman. 1st Tim Johnston 2nd Basil Heatley 3rd Gerry North. Warwickshire finished 2nd team. Francie announced after the race that he was returning home to live and work in Dublin and would compete as an AAAI athlete joining the famous Donore Harriers. He is banned from defending his NACAI Ulster title but will represent Donore in the All Ireland Cross Country. Meanwhile Larah depleted by the defection of so many of their Dublin based runners to the AAAI are having trouble fielding a team for the forthcoming Ulster Cross Country and have named newcomers Eamon Tully Maudabawn Jim Cochrane Kill and Tommy Cullivan. TP O Callaghan Bailieboro is raging hot favourite to win the title.
Butlersbridge GFC 1963 President Michael Browne and J Masterson Chairman Tommy Browne Vice Chairman Sean O Hare Treasurers Brendan Farrell and Benny Henry Secretary Gerry Farrell.
Sister Mercy returns thanks to Father Torlac Mel Doherty and guest star Sean McManus for their serving up of the hit show ‘Finn The Fool’ in Saint Phelim’s Hospital on the last Friday in January. The show was a great boost to the patients and was staged by the Society despite the impassable weather conditions prevailing.
Annual General Meeting of the Angler’s Association in the Farnham Hotel.
“Washing machines vacuum cleaners polishers and steam irons by Hoover. Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88.”
February 8th 1963 Death of Cardinal John Dalton Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland in a Dublin Nursing Home after a few days illness. He recently attended the funeral of his great friend Cardinal Godfrey in London three weeks ago. Native of Claremorris County Mayo he was the 111th successor of Saint Patrick and was aged 80 years. The Pope greeted the news with great sadness and described Cardinal Dalton as ‘an adornment of Ireland’ and thanked him for the work he had accomplished at the recent Vatican Council. The college of Cardinals is now reduced to 81 of which 29 are Italians. He was ordained for the Diocese of Dublin in 1908. He was the first Connaught man in 188 years to be appointed Archbishop of Armagh and the only priest from the Diocese of Dublin to attain the honour. He was educated in Saint Colman’s Claremorris Holy Cross Clonliffe Dublin and Rome. Although never a student in Maynooth he was a professor there for thirty years 1912-1942 after which he was appointed Co Adjutor Bishop of Meath succeeding Dr Mulvaney in 1943. In 1946 he succeeded the legendary Cardinal McRory as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. In 1953 he was appointed Cardinal Archbishop by Pope Pius XII and his red hat now hangs in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh along with his predecessors. He was laid to rest with full church and state honours and is buried close to the walls of his beloved Cathedral in Armagh.
Michael N Conlon Cork County Manager is appointed Chief Operations Manager of the Pigs and Bacon Commission. Aged only 36 and native of Athlone, Michael started his career as Town Clerk Cavan he was later appointed to Louth County Council before being appointed Town Clerk Ennis and later Secretary Tipperary South Riding. He was appointed Manager Cork County Council at 33 becoming the youngest County Manager in Ireland.
Pictured are Phil Lee representing Drumalee and Hugh ‘Bud’ McNamara representing Cavan Gael’s at the recent Cavan GAA Convention in the Courthouse Cavan.
Meeting of Darts League Officers in The Old Mill Bar. Chairman Packy Phair Secretary Chris Kavanagh. Committee Willie Doonan T Rudden J Brady V Reilly B McKiernan Peter Clarke C McGovern M Brady and PJ O Reilly.
Cavan Branch Comalthas Ceolteoiri Eireann AGM in Ulster Arms. Chairman Dr Brian Galligan Secretary Miss R Butler Treasurer Aidan J Timmons NT and Brendan Dunne Auditor Brian Coleman Registrar Teddy McCormack.
Death of Susan Kelly Breffni Park Lane at a young age. She was a member of an old distinguished well known Cavan family. She was known for her outstanding Christian piety and was extremely generous and hospitable. She was wife of Paddy Kelly well know Hackney driver. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Ryan E/W JP Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Cavan Golf Club 1963 President Surgeon BT Cullen Captain Owen McGovern NT Secretary Jack Binchey Assistant Secretary Dermot Morgan Treasurer Brian Coleman. Committee Tommy Aylmer Jack Brady Phil Cullivan Liam Bogue Seamus Fox Tom C Hickey Edward T O Hanlon William P O Hanlon Dr FPE Smith and Niall Walsh. Ladie’s section President Dorie Smith Captain Dolie Brady Secretary Maisie Magee Assistant Secretary Carmel McDonald Treasurer Molly Finegan Committee Cissie Blessing Philomena Coleman Margaret English Kathleen Kenny Una Smith Bridie Smyth outgoing Captain ,Kathleen Sullivan Connie McEntee Kathleen Morgan and Joan O Hanlon.
Cavan Rugby team play Navan in Navan from Shakelton Moore Foster Swanton Tolan Coffey Sweeney Harrison Nelson Markey English McSherry Kelly O Donnell Strong and McLoughlin.
Pictured at the annual dinner and dance of Cavan Guild ICA Olive Black Vice President Miss J King Mrs J Dawson Federation President Molly Finegan Federation Secretary M Smyth Secretary Nellie McIntyre Treasurer JH Faris Federation Vice President Annie Brady Guild Editor J Black ‘An Grianan’ Dorie Smith Association Vice President.
February 16th 1963 Surgeon Cullen is appointed Captain of the Irish Trout Angling team to compete in the Home International at Lough Levan Scotland. Dr H O Connell Manorhamilton is the new President replacing G Wilson also from Manorhamilton.
District Justice Philip Lavery retires as District Justice for the Cavan/Monaghan area which he served for an incredible 41 years. He qualified as a Solicitor in 1914 and was the eldest of a family all eminent in the Legal and Medical fields. He was son of well known Irish Republican Patrick Lavery Armagh and began his career as District Justice in Castlerea under the British rule before being appointed to Cavan/Monaghan at the foundation of the State. He is brother of Justice Cecil Lavery of the Supreme Court Dr Francis Lavery Professor of Ophthalmology UCD and Eye Specialist at Saint Vincent’s and The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital Dublin Rev Dom Brendan Lavery Dominican Abbey Bath and Hugh Lavery Solicitor Bath. He will be succeeded as District Justice Cavan/Monaghan by James Patrick Gilvarry.
Long debate at Cavan Urban Council as the County Manager outlines his plans to spend £130 on the development of the Town Hall Car Park with Johnny Murray reminding the Manager that he had the responsibility to spend the money where it was most urgently needed like cleaning up and converting the recently acquired Egg Market to a Car Park. M/S Murray O Rourke and Conaty voted to spend the money on the Egg Market but the Manager got his way and the Council on a majority voted to develop the Town Hall Car Park.
Ray Carolan will make his debut for Ulster against Connaught in the Railway Cup Semi Final at Countess Marckievicz Park Sligo when he will be opposed by Connaught debutant and old Saint Jarlath’s foe John Morley. Carolan will be partnered by Sean Ferriter Donegal who is also making his Railway Cup debut. The team will be captained by Jim McDonnell Cavan who will man the left half back berth. Team Thady Turbett Gabriel Kelly Leo Murphy Pat Rice Tony Morris Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Ray Carolan Sean Ferriter Sean O Neill Jody O Neill Paddy Doherty Jimmy Whan Jim McCartan and Brian Morgan.
Presentations are made to Sean and Marie Galligan and Cathal and Anne Young on the occasion of their recent marriages at the well attended and enjoyable Cavan Gaels annual dinner and social in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are Hughie L Smyth Secretary Cavan County Board Paddy Conaty Chairman Cavan Gaels GFC Jack Smallhorne Tommy Garvey Paddy McGowan Maurice Brady Treasurer T M Gilroy Vice Chairman AJ O Brien Chairman Cavan Oliver Plunkett’s Tommy Hughes Secretary Hugh McNamara County Board Rep Tommy Smith Secretary Cavan Oliver Plunkett’s and Timmy Murphy Vice Chairman.
Death of Helen McDonnell 6-8 Main Street Cavan. She was a highly respected resident and was known for her kind decent disposition and charitable retiring nature. She was wife of the famous Pat McDonnell former Chairman and member for Clann Na Poblachta on Cavan Urban Council and proprietor of McDonnell’s Bakery and shops at 6-8 Main Street and 61 Main Street beside Smyth’s. She is survived by her sons Brendan Linus Patrick and John daughters Marcella and Kitty relatives neighbours and a wide circle of friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Patrick and Felim’s Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Gaels and Cavan CYMS join forces in the promotion of Bingo in the Town Hall for a week with the final night prize being a trip to Lourdes.
Ethna Smith wins 1st place in the Dublin Health Authority Examinations scoring 1,295 marks out of a possible 1,400. Ethna was also successful in the recent examinations for Clerk Typists Cavan County Council. She was educated at Saint Clare’s National School and Cavan Technical School. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Smith Glenside Road.
Very poor demand at Cavan Fair with prices well down while stocks were large. Yearlings £25-30 2 year old £38-44 3 years old £50-60 milch cows £38-45 springers £50-65 working horses £40-45 donkies £8-12 carrying sows £27-10-0 to £32 and bonhams £9 per pair.
February 23rd 1963 Diamond Jubilee of Rev Mother Mary Columba Poor Clare Convent Cavan . Teacher and Sacristan she is popular with her colleagues and pupils alike. Native of Lavey she entered the Convent in Cavan in August 1900 and was professed a nun in February 1903 by Father Judge PP Crosserlough deputising for the Bishop of Kilmore Dr McGennis who was ill. She is sister of Mother Mary Pius Superior Holy Faith Glasnevin for over fifty years. She is a niece of the renowned Father John Boylan PP Crosserlough.
Pictured is Charlie Heaslip Carrickaboy well known cattle breeder who won the Reserve Supreme Champion at the RDS in Dublin with ‘Denn Whirlwind’. He later sold the reserve champion to Dovea Eastern Cattle Breeding Society Thurles for £450.
Mary Ellen Carroll widow 61 College Street is awarded £3,500 and costs in her action against Thomas Brady Cootehill County Cavan in the High Court in Dublin. She took the action following the death of her husband Patrick ‘Packy’ who was a passenger in the car owned by Mr Brady which crashed and collided with a lorry just outside Carrickmacross on Monday October 30th 1961 causing the death of her husband. Justice Kenny directed that Mrs Carroll be paid £1,998 and the remainder in varying amounts to her five children. Tom F O Higgins SC with Mr P Smith instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor was for Mrs Carroll PJ Kennedy and Sons Solicitors represented Mr Thomas Brady.
Rev Vincent Cunningham SCA on a short holiday with Frank Betty and Mary O Neill 10 Highfield Road. Prior to his ordination Father Vincent was a clerical officer at Cavan Railway Station.
Dr Brian Galligan Aidan Timmons and Brendan Dunne joint Treasurers Cavan CCE are pictured at the meeting to announce details of the forthcoming Ulster Fleadh Cheoil at Cootehill Technical School.
Death of Andrew Mallon 6 College Street at the residence of his niece Saint George’s Square Dundalk. He was a member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected families and was a pig dealer by trade. He was known all over the country for his integrity and good judgement and was deservedly held in the highest esteem. Despite the unsociable hours of his trade he never missed a day to visit the Cathedral and he was one of the most prominent members of the Holy Family Confraternity. Excellent tenor voice he was a member of the old Cathedral Choir under Father Willie Buchanan and was also a prominent member of Cavan Choral Society which was also directed by his good friend and Bridge Street neighbour Father Willie Buchanan. He is survived by his brothers Edward Louis and Jimmy sisters Katie and Molly nephews and nieces. There was an overflow attendance of people from all over Ireland at the funeral and removal at Cavan’s Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father PJ McManus CC officiated.
Jim McDonnell captains Ulster to victory over Connaught in the Railway Cup semi final at Countess Marckievicz Park Sligo. Ray Carolan and Sean Ferriter were excellent in the second half and ensured a strangely lethargic Ulster forward line of enough procession to win the tie. Carolan outplayed his old rival John Morley who faded after a promising start. Paddy Doherty had a complete off day with close in frees but the all Cavan half back line of Tony Morris Tom Maguire man of the match and captain supreme Jim McDonnell was the rock on which this victory was fashioned. Ulster will now play Leinster in the Railway Cup Final on Saint Patrick’s Day. Leinster ousted the favourites Munster out of the competition after footballer of the year Mick O Connell missed a penalty and Des Foley scored a last minute goal for Leinster.
Saint Patrick’s College have a great win over Saint Eunan’s Letterkenny 2-6 to 3-2 after conceding two goals in the opening five minutes of the semi final in Irvinstown thus qualifying for their third consecutive McRory Cup Final where they will play Saint Coleman’s Newry. Team A Clerkin Rory Toal Ray Dunne Raymond Carroll P Traynor Peter Pritchard Philip Fitzsimmons B Donohoe S Cullen Johnny Cusack Paddy Lyons P Keogan L Coyle Noel Brady Michael Fagan. Sub Frank McKiernan for Rory Toal.
Cavan Town Handball Tommy Sheridan lost to Ciaran Cullivan 16-21 21-18 11-21 Sean Woods beat Michael Jermyn 21-14 21-12 21-17. Next Sunday John Kennedy will play Dr Brian Galligan and Henry Smith takes on John McNiffe. In the Gael Linn Final Henry Smith beat Seamus McCormack 47-14.
The unbeatable and unbeaten TP O Callaghan Bailieboro is the winner of the Cavan Cross Country event at Ballyhaise. Eamon Tully Ballyhaise was 2nd JP Cullivan Lavey 3rd. Boy’s J Donoghue Laragh Cyril Mullin Laragh Paddy Neill Ballyhaise and John Donohoe Ballyhaise.
“New hairdressing salon at 86 Main Street opposite the Farnham Arms Hotel opening on Monday 11th March proprietor Margaret Kelly nee Kitson. Excellent attention guaranteed”.
Father Sean O Reilly and Gwen Arnold win the Open competition for the McQuillan Cup at Cavan Bridge Club. Club competition N/S Kathy Brady and Maura Cullen E/W Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan.
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Roarty 58 Bray Avenue New Jersey USA. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Frank Fitzpatrick 2 Breffni Terrace and was over 45 years in America. She is survived by her husband John five sons two daughters brother John New Jersey and Joseph ‘Bendy’ College Street.
Death of Garda William J Johnson Emyvale Belturbet and late of 23 Farnham Street at his residence Stanley Bungalows Monaghan. Joined the force in June 1921 and served in Cloyne Buttevant Kilmore county Roscommon Belturbet and Cavan town before going to Emyvale in 1956. Native of Stranoden county Monaghan, he served 18 years in Belturbet. He was a very capable polite and civil officer who carried out his duties with great integrity and decency popular with both the general public and his colleagues. He is survived by his wife Maureen two sons Mervyn Cavan and Derek Monaghan. A guard of honour of civic guards under Superintendent John Collins escorted the remains from Stranoden Church to the adjoining cemetery.
March 1st 1963 Because of the severe winter Bishop Austin Quinn announces that he is suspending the Lenten fast for all days of Lent apart from Ashe Wednesday and the days of Holy Week. He asks people to go to Mass or say the Stations of the Cross praying for the Pope’s intention and the ultimate success of the Second Vatican Council.
Death of John J Sheridan Farnham. He is survived by his wife son daughters brother sister relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Patrick’s Drumcor to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Musical Society present the musical extravaganza ‘The Pirate’s of Penzance ’by Gilbert and Sullivan in the Town Hall Cavan for eight nights. Admission 3/6 reserved 2/6 and 1/-. Booking at McGinnity’s Travel Coleman Road.
Death of Thomas ‘Tommy’ Young after a short illness at his residence ‘Dublin House’ Wesley Street at the age of 80. He was a native of Drumcrave where he was educated. Deeply involved in the affairs of Cavan GAA. He played in Cavan with Behey Benburbs and later Cavan Slashers. He won a Dublin Junior Championship with Hibernian Knights in 1907 before returning home to establish his own business in Wesley Street ‘The Dublin House’ in 1908 and he has been in business there ever since. Besides playing with Behey Benburb’s and Cavan Slasher’s, Tommy was a member and captain of the senior county team. He was deeply involved in the affairs of Cavan GAA and was one of the main movers in the quest to acquire and develop Breffni Park in 1923. He was later actively involved in the Breffni Park re development in 1952 and represented Cavan Slasher’s on the Cavan County Board for many years. In business he was known for his decency integrity and discipline not tolerating excesses of any kind. He is survived by his son Michael former Chairman of Cavan UDC Cathal Solicitor Dublin Anthony Galway daughters in law Beatty nee Sweeney and Ann. Tommy was brother of Father Joe Young PP Laurence O Toole Parish Dublin and the late Father Michael Young PP Denn. He was uncle of Father Joe Young Drumkilly Father John A Young CC Ballinamore and Rev Charles Young CC Los Angeles. Family friend Father PJ Gargan officiated at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim where there was a large and representative attendance. Cavan Gaels formed a guard of honour with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Captain’s Prize (Dermot Morgan’s) 1st Maura Maloney and Dr E McQuade 2nd Liam Bogue and Mattie Corcoran.
Very active Chamber of Commerce decide to embark in organising their first Saint Patrick’s Day Parade which will be immediately preceded by a ‘Buy Irish Week’ with each premises in the town entering a window display for the Jim Scanlon Cup.
Dog and Gun Club members and beaters meet at Andy McConnell’s Kesh Bar for fox hunt in the Araghan area.
Kathleen Brady Francis Street will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Club taking place in 23 Farnham Street next week.
March 8th 1963 Cavan Musical Society feature Paul Deegan as Frederick in the tenor lead after his hit performance in the same role at the Saint Louis Convent Rathmines. The leading soprano role of Mabel is played by Morna McMullin daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph McMullin late County Surgeon ‘Inishfall ‘Church Street Cavan. Morna was trained by Dennis Noble and Michael O Higgins and both Morna and Paul are members of the world famous Rathmines and Rathgar Musical Society. The Musical Director is Father ABC McGrath while the Producers are Phil Cullivan and Jack Binchey.
Louis Blessing Main Street is elected Vice President of the Irish Vintner’s Association. Louis is the holder of two senior All Ireland football medals won in 1933 and 1935 with his native Cavan..
Blaise Treacey will replace the late Patrick Flynn as County Cavan Home Assistance Officer. He is presently Town Clerk of Carrickmacross.
Alfred E Hughes City Hall Cashel a native of Letterkenny replaces John McGinley now in Sligo as Town Clerk Cavan Urban Council.
Work progressing slowly on the £200,000 Cavan Engineering Works at Annagelliffe after the harsh winter spell. When complete the factory will produce heavy agricultural machinery.
“Musical instruments including guitars banjos accordions tin whistles. Cash or easy payments. Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88”.
Cavan Angler’s Club 1963 Chairman Vincent Bartley Vice Chairman Tom McConville Secretary Sean Young Assistant Secretary Norman Cinnamond and Treasurer Johnny Donohoe.
Saint Patrick’s College have a complete off day as they fail miserably 2-8 to 0-2 to defend their McRory Cup in the final at wet and soggy Pearse Park Ballybay. Not only were Saint Colman’s vastly superior but Cavan were prevented from a total wipe out by the inaccuracy of the Newry attack which shot 18 wides as against 2 for Cavan. Saint Colman’s led by 1-5 to 0-1 at the interval. Johnny Cusack was the only scorer for Cavan pointing from close in frees in both halves. Amidst scenes of unbridled jubilation Father PV Mallon President of the Ulster Council presented the McRory trophy to Saint Colman’s captain Larry Powell immediately after the game.
Andy J O Brien is elected Treasurer of the Ulster Council GAA after 20 years service as a delegate for Cavan at the annual Convention in Ballinascreen county Derry. Padraig McFlynn of Down and Henry Casey of Donegal were re elected Chairman and Vice Chairman for the 3rd successive year.
Tommy Hughes is prevailed upon to take charge of the whistle in Ballyhaise’s 1-11 to 2-4 victory over Cavan Gaels on Sunday. Mike Duggan is once again the star for the homesters with uncle Larry contributing the vital goal. Best for the Gaels were Michael Jermyn Brendan Keaney Gerry Carroll. Scorers John Sheridan 1-1 Teddy O Neill 1-0 Larry Ready 0-1 PJ Carroll 0-1 and Joe Connolly 0-1.Paddy O Reilly from Church Street was sound in the Gael’s goal and Sean Brady a clerical student in Maynooth and former Stradone star was outstanding at full back for the town team.
Donie Fay continues to grab the headlines for Drumalee when the homesters hammer pointless Drumavaddy 4-9 to 0-3 in the Cavan Junior League. A presentation was made to Drumalee stalwart Paddy Smith who starred in the game on the occasion of his emigration to England on Monday. Scorers for Drumalee Donie Fay 1-4 Dessie Agnew 2-0 Seamus Reilly 1-1 Sean Brady 0-2 and Sean Woods 0-2. Drumavaddy replied per Jim Clarke. John Duggan of Ballyhaise was the referee of a sporting one side contest played in windy wet condition.
TP O Callaghan Bailieboro runs away with the Ulster senior cross country in Armagh coming home unchallenged to keep his unbeaten run intact. Tom Cullivan Larah ran a mighty race to finish second with Eamon Tully 5th leading Cavan to team victory with Derry the favourites second Antrim 3rd. The Cavan counters were TP O Callaghan 1st Tom Cullivan 2nd Eamon Tully 5th L McConnell 10th J Carr 12th and Tom Monahan 17th. The surprise of the Youth race was the performance of Cavan and Laragh’s A Smith who only took up the sport 1 month ago yet managed to finish the gruelling course in 2nd place. He is the first Laragh athlete to finish in the top three since Laragh won the event in 1959. 1st M Lynch Derry 2nd A Smith Cavan 3rd M Curran Derry. Teams Oak Leaf Derry 2nd Laragh AC Cavan and 3rd Corrigan AC Belfast. The ban on athletes competing in the AAAI competitions continues to limit the quality of athletes competing in the Ulster Championship which is run under NACAI rules.
Brian Wall MRCVSI purchases the premises of Olive O Reilly widow of the late John Joe in Town Hall Street paying £2,500 for the property which he will convert into an office. PN Smith had carriage of sale and PJ O Reilly was the Auctioneer. It is believed that Olive and her family are going to reside in Dublin.
Cavan Bridge Club N.S Fr Sean O Reilly and Dermot Morgan E/W Mr and Mrs Arnold.
Young Turlough Smith from Drumalee is presently caring for a carrier pigeon which landed in his back garden exhausted on Saturday last. The pigeon has a ring with number NUMW 25B1609 attached.
Successful Dog and Gun hunt at Araghan with two foxes killed and two seriously injured escaping!
Efforts to revive Cavan Show with PN Smith Chairman and Richard Black Secretary addressing the shareholders and interested parties in the Farnham Hotel. The show was first held in 1900 and has been run every year since that date barring last year and 1958. There is not enough money in the kitty to pay decent prizes and very few young volunteers coming forward with the energy and enthusiasm to take the venture over.
Peter ‘Pee’ Galligan well known Porter and accordion player retires from his position as Porter Saint Phelim’s Hospital after 37 years distinguished service. He was extremely well known and popular with patients visitors and fellow staff who all clubbed together to make a suitable presentation wishing Pee many years of happy retirement after a job well done.
Death of Mrs Mary R Tully 7 Tullac Mongan at the age of 34 at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. She was a member of the O Mahoney family one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected families and had been ill only for a very short time. She was wife of the very popular Paddy Tully well known Usher and Caretaker in the Magnet Cinema. She is survived by her husband Paddy sons Michael and Tony daughters Mary Bridie and Helen brothers sisters relatives and many friends and good neighbours. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Musical Society score a spectacular success with their fourth production ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ in the packed to capacity Town Hall on each of the eight nights. Paul Deegan as Frederick and Morna McMullin as Mable brought a touch of professionalism and pure class to the production which lifted the performance of the other artistes to a whole new level of magnificent singing skilful acting and imaginative production. Phil Cullivan is at his brilliant best as Major General Stanley indeed Phil’s very presence on the stage is awe inspiring as is his singing. George Maloney so fearsome in appearance and manner makes an excellent Pirate King. He is to be congratulated in the way he modified his natural tenor voice to the baritone of the role. As the Pirate King’s Lieutenant Joe Connolly fully lives up to his reputation as the find of last year’s Patience and the sky is the limit for this young talented performer. Sean Bergin’s natural sense of comedy stands him in great stead in his role as the Sergeant of Police. The part fits him like a glove and the marching singing and drill of his stalwart men is one of the highlights of the show. Maisie Magee comes out from her usual front of house role to give a sterling performance as Ruth a pirate maid calls for considerable acting and singing ability and her duet with Frederick and Mabel singing ‘Paradox’ is the outstanding highlight of a triumphal performance. General Stanley’s daughters Airmid O Hanlon Edith Sheila McGinnity Kate and Ann Dowling Isabel. Their glamorous appearance and reaction to the events unfolding on the stage knit the entire show together bringing principals and chorus together in a delightful tapestry of art and genius. Great credit is due to Phil Cullivan and Jack Binchey for their delightful interpretation and presentation in a well lit and beautifully costumed show that has given hours of pleasure and entertainment a new generation of Gilbert and Sullivan fans. Great credit is due to the back stage crew of MJ ‘Sonny’ Magee Niall Walsh and Dr FPE Smith. Father ABC McGrath must be the most satisfied man in Cavan this week after his patience expertise and hours of practice paid off to produce a show that must surely have exceeded all his own expectations and hopes. On the piano he led a small talented orchestra with Miss K Scanlon on violin and Colm Smith on the drums. The costumes were by PJ Burke Dublin in the capable hands of Maureen Hand Costume Mistress. Smyth’s Electrical supplied the lighting with the affable Tommy O Donnell in charge of the switchboard. Ladie’s Chorus Annie Brady Mary Flood Dolie Cullivan C Kitson Teresa Kitson Mary Lovett Maeve McDonald M McEvoy Josephine McGinnity D McMullin Joan O Hanlon A Smallhorne M Smyth and Margaret Sullivan. Men’s Chorus Ivan Black Hugo Cafferty Eamonn Cooke Liam Cooke Tommy Garvey Danny Kelly J Kennedy Leo McDonald Peter McGinnity Don McMullin F Mulloy R Murray Tommy Ruddy John Sharkey Paddy Smallhorne Michael ‘Darkie’ Smith and Brian Sullivan.
March 15th 1963 Domestic staff at Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn down tools when they discover that their menu is different to that served to the rest of the staff. Apparently the doctors are receiving chicken three times a week while the nurses and other staff were receiving chicken only once a week. The problem now is that the domestic staff are not receiving any more chicken and the entire 19 of them immediately walked out on discovering the discrimination. County Council staff from the Courthouse were drafted in to peel spuds and generally clean and serve the meals to the patients. A compromise was reached over night and the typists and clerks returned to their duties in the Courthouse while the domestic staff returned to Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn where they will work and eat chicken again at least once a week..
Bombshell as it is announced that Cavan Drama Festival not to take place this year as there is trouble in appointing a suitable adjudicator and other logistic problems. Despite a last minute intervention by Ray McNally the committee decided to postpone the event until March 1964.
Cavan County Council announce that they need £3/4 million to bring the hospital services in the County up to national acceptable standards. Saint Felim’s Hospital requires expenditure on the building of £ ½ million while it is estimated that the proposed new Surgical Unit adjoining Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn will cost over £ ¼ million.
W Burrowes Dublin and T Crowley Belfast are the winners of the prestigious open competition for the Cullen Cup at County Cavan Bridge Club. J Sheerin and George Curran Clones were runners up. Dermot Morgan Captain and Surgeon Bertie and Maura Cullen are pictured presenting the trophy to the winners in the Farnham Hotel.
Mike Duggan from Ballyhaise continues to press for a position on the Cavan senior panel after another outstanding display in Ballyhaise’s exciting draw 2-5 to 1-8 against near neighbours Butlersbridge. Scorers for the Bridge Con Smith 0-5 frees John Sheanon 1-0 Ken Browne 0-2 Kevin Smith 0-1 while Ballyhaise replied through man of the match Mike Duggan 0-3 B Spring 0-2 frees Ted Duggan 1-0 and J Donohoe 1-0. Referee in Butlersbridge was the impeccable John Johnston Cavan.
Drumavaddy gain their first points in the Junior League with a well merited win against visitors Cavan Gaels 1-8 to 1-6 in a thrilling sporting encounter played in desperate weather conditions on a very greasy surface. The only jarring note was the non appearance of the appointed referee and the hour long delay in appointing Tommy Hughes to take charge without a whistle for over 40 minutes of this fine sporting encounter with both teams giving of their best. Best for the Gaels were Donal Crowe Gerry Carroll and Dick Mulcahy in defence. At midfield the sturdy George Crowe was outstanding. In the forward line John Sullivan Jackie Sheridan Tommy Smith and PJ Carroll were in form despite the sleet and rain falling throughout. Scorers for the Gael’s were John Sullivan 1-0 Tommy Smith 0-4 frees PJ Carroll and Jackie Sheridan 0-1 each.
Pictured is Harry O Dowd the Sligo and Cavan Gaels player who is now lining out for Shercock in the Junior League.
Sean McCormack is voted ‘boxer of the tournament’ at the Ritz Killeshandra after his incredible comeback in his bout against the experienced Hugh Cosgrove from Cootehill when he fought back in the last round to shade the decision with the capacity crowd on their feet with excitement. Sean was later presented with a pair of boxing boots sponsored by Toggy Connolly Cavan.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce announce that their first ever Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will march anti clockwise from the Courthouse up College Street down Connolly Street Main Street Church Street and back by the Cathedral to the Courthouse. A colour party from the local FCA will lead the parade followed by marching units led by the Drumcrow War Pipers. There are over forty floats entered in the parade and Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhain will stage dancing exhibitions at strategic points along the route.
Among the distinguished guests at the close of the musical extravaganza ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ in Cavan Town Hall were the Bishop of Kilmore Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn and the Bishop of Meath Most Rev Dr Kyne. Seamus Fox the outstanding MC for Cavan Musical Society returned thanks to all who contributed in any way to the outstanding success of the eight days of musical excellence.
March 23rd 1963 Pat Hand of Owen Roe Cavan fails in his appeal at Cavan Circuit Court in his damages case against JJ Smith Contractor when Judge R McLoughlin apportions full blame to Pat for not removing his foot when working with a chisel to knock three to four steps at Farnham Estate on the 10th October 1961 as a result of which he incurred serious injuries to his foot.
Pictured is Benny Cafferty receiving the TJ Connolly trophy from the donor after he beat Kieran Cullivan in the snooker final at Cavan CYMS.
Dr PD Maloney Gerry Hunt Gwyen Arnold and Dr E McQuade pictured after Cavan beat Kells in the Regional Finals at Virginia and will represent the region in the All Ireland finals.
Death of Brigid Brady Castletara. Survived by her sons daughters relatives and wide circle of friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Bridget O Reilly College Street at Lisdarn Hospital. She was an extremely decent woman and well known throughout the area for her Christian virtue and acts of charity and hospitality. Predeceased by her husband Richard some years ago she is survived by her son Tommy formerly engineer in McCarren’s and Monery daughter in law and grandchildren. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Ballinagh cemetery.
Death of Katie O Reilly relict of Peter 21 Connolly Street Cavan. She was extremely popular and well known being a member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected families. Survived by her daughters Dolly and Maggie brothers sister relations neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade goes ahead despite the downpour in very wet and poor conditions. It was decided before the start to exclude the children dressed in light blouses and shirts. Large crowds gathered along the way waving national flags and emblems. Dancing exhibition moved indoors to Cavan Town Hall and the De La Salle School where the competitions took place. ‘Johnny Brady’s’ in the centre of Cavan won the ‘Buy Irish Window Display’ and were presented with the Jim Scanlon Cup by the donor Jim Scanlon Jewellers and Watchmakers Town Hall Street. The parade was led by the FCA and the Drumcrow War Pipers followed by the Irish American Society Boy Scout’s Accordion Band Mullahoran Flagelot Band Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan and the children of Saint Joseph’s Industrial School Poor Clare Convent. There were over forty floats but far too many cars lorries and farming machinery which took ages to pass in the wet and wintry conditions. Winners of the Dancing Competitions included Fitzpatrick School Cavan and Clones Power School of Dancing and Saint Joseph’s School Cavan. The adult section was dominated by Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan Oldcastle Dancers and Saint Mary’s Troop all the way from Castlefinn county Donegal. There was 51 entries in the Window Display competition and the overall winners was ‘Johnny Brady’s’. ‘General and Public Houses George Fegan’s 2nd F Morris Main Street. Chemist and Hairdressers Maura Baxter Bridge Street 2nd Connolly’s Chemists. Radio and Electrical 1st JW Morris Main Street 2nd WE Berney Connolly Street. Confectionary Sweets and Stationers 1st Tommy Reilly ‘The Regal’ 2nd Betty and Maggie Hickey. Drapery and Shoes 1st Johnny Brady’s 2nd Toggy Connolly. Jewellers and Fancy Goods Jim Scanlon Town Hall Street 2nd AH Smith Main Street. Butcher’s Mick Crosby Bridge Street.
Cavan Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann 1963 Chairman Aidan Timmons NT Vice Chairman Sean Lee Kilconny Belturbet Treasurer B Brady Coras Point Secretary Rosaleen Butler Cavan Post Office Honary Auditors Dr Brian Galligan and Louis Blessing.
Ulster with a much changed team and captained by Jim McDonnell Cavan win their 7th Railway Cup title when they defeated Leinster 2-8 to 1-9 before an attendance of 19,000 at Croke Park. Ulster led by 2-4 to 0-5 at the interval. The hurling final between Leinster and Munster finished in a draw and will be replayed on Easter Sunday. The holders Leinster finished strongly but Ulster just held out to edge them out by 1 point at the close. Des Foley who played in both games was tightly held by Tom Maguire and made very little impact on the game. His brother Lar played in the hurling draw 5-5 each and came on as a second half substitute for Leinster. Ray Carolan teamed up with Sean Ferriter of Donegal was adequate but not spectacular and was replaced before the end. His immediate opponents M Carlin Kildare and M Carley Westmeath were also replaced . PT Tracey the first Fermanagh man ever to represent Ulster was the star of the show scoring 1-4 and generally being in the ‘thick of things’ on the edge of the square. Sean O Neill was outstanding setting up every Ulster scoring chance while Jimmy Whan and Paddy Doherty were also very prominent on a pitch badly cut up be the exertions of the hurlers with constant rain making the handling very difficult. Scorers for Ulster PT Tracey 1-4 Paddy Doherty 1-2 Sean O Neill 0-1 Frank McFeeley 0-1 and Jimmy Whan 0-1. Ulster Tadhey Turbett Tyrone Gabriel Kelly Cavan Leo Murphy Down Pat Rice Down PJ Flood Donegal Tom Maguire Cavan Jim McDonnell Cavan Sean Ferriter Donegal Ray Carolan Cavan Sean O Neill Down Frank McFeeley Donegal Paddy Doherty Down Jimmy Whan Armagh PT Tracey Fermanagh and Brian Morgan Down.
Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn presides at
the Solemn High Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan on Saint
Patrick’s Day at 11:30 with Father John Maguire the celebrant. Sean O Reilly
Dean Saint Patrick’s College deacon Father PJ McManus sub deacon and Father PJ
Gargan MC. Bishop Quinn celebrated the 8 am Mass Father John Maguire the
Inspector of Schools the children’s 10 Mass. On Monday 18th Father PJ McManus
celebrated the 7:30 pm Mass as gaeilge.
Cavan Dog and Gun club kill 6 foxes and seriously injure 3 more on their
successful fox hunt at Farnham Estate!
Dr Roy Hayes will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society’s meeting at 23 Farnham Street on Monday next 25th March at 8:30 pm.
March 30th 1963 Thirty mile speed limit to come into operation for all Urban areas in county Cavan including Cootehill Belturbet Kingscourt Shercock Swanlinbar Killeshandra Arva Ballinagh Kilnaleck Ballyjamesduff Virginia Ballyhaise Redhills Butlersbridge Mountnuggent Bawnboy Tullyvin Blacklion and Dowra. Fines for over speeding in these areas are up to £20 for first offence up to £50 second offence and up to twelve months in jail for a third or subsequent offence.
Cavan and Down play out an exciting draw 1-7 each in a downpour at Carrickmacross in the semi final of the Wembley tournament. The tackling was rigorous and hard hitting played in a most sporting manner by two fast fit teams intent on playing good football despite the atrocious weather conditions and treacherous underfoot sod. Down led by 0-4 to 0-3 at the interval. Scorers for Cavan Phil ‘Lightening’ Murray Jim McDonnell 0-2 Charlie Gallagher 0-2 Hugh Barney O Donohoe 0-1 Seamus McMahon 0-1 and Jimmy Stafford 0-1.Down scorers James McCartan 1-1 Paddy Doherty 0-2 and Tony Hadden Brian Johnston and Sean O Neill 0-1 each. Jim McDonnell was on the 40 pitted against the rugged but sporting Dan McCartan who although well improved had to play second fiddle to Cavan’s most influential player.
The Doonaree Ceilidhe Band will broadcast from Radio Eireann to night Saturday. All communications to Andy Smith Creamery Manager Lavey Strand.
Patrick Gaffney BE purchases the Erne Cinema Belturbet for£2,050. PJ O Reilly was the auctioneer along with Finegan Menton 14-15 Lower O Connell Street Dublin while M/S Ophen and Company Stephen’s Green were the Solicitors having carriage of sale.
George V Maloney and his wife Maura purchase ‘Saint Aiden’s’ Drumelis on 36 acres of land formerly the residence of Senator Paddy Baxter for a sum of £3,600.
Maurice O Neill’s bungalow at Drumalee fetches £2,675 sold to Tom Fitzpatrick in trust. Con P Smith was the auctioneer and Sean Kelly had carriage.
Cavan Bridge N/S Liam Bogue and Mattie Corcoran E/W Tom Hickey and Surgeon Cullen.
The Mother Abbess of the Poor Clare Convent returns thanks to the Social Committee in Provider’s who donated the profits of their recent record breaking dance in the Town Hall to the convent fund.
The Denland Consort with conductor Brian Boydell will give a recital in the Loreto Concert Hall sponsored by the ICA Guild Cavan.
Cavan Gaels formalise their bid to Cavan Show Society for the purchase of the Show Grounds in a letter from TP O Reilly Solicitor Ballyconnell read to the shareholders at the extraordinary meeting called by Chairman PN Smith and Secretary Richard Black. The proposal which includes a provision to allow the Society to hold their annual show as normal was well received and a further meeting of all interested parties was called.
April 8th 1963 Paddy Smith Minister for Agriculture on behalf of the Irish people presents a 20 year old Aberdeen Aengus Bull to the Holy Father Pope John XXIII to join the pontiff’s prize herd at his summer residence Castlegondolfo. The bull ‘Duke of Liss’ was formerly owned by Bartley McEnroe Liss House Oldcastle county Meath and won 1st Prize and Leinster Gold Medal at the recent show in the RDS. The bull was born in January 1942.
Cavan UDC after a marathon session strike a record high rate of 46/3 in the £ which includes provision for the painting of the Town Hall, development of Car Parks at Town Hall and Cavan Egg Market. Tom Fitzpatrick presided and the new rate was proposed by Joe McGovern and seconded by Paddy Conaty.
Matt Rudden running in the Saint Augustine Dublin colours comes home a creditable 2nd place in the All Ireland Cross Country at Naas Racecourse. Matt did not cover the mid race break if the winner Sean O Sullivan 44 minutes and 26 seconds from Cork but after a great battle with the holder Willie Webb Limerick in which second place was in dispute all afternoon the gallant Laragh man edged out the defending champion in the last quarter of a mile to finish second in 45 minutes and 29 seconds for the tough 8 mile course. The veteran 44 year old Willie Morris of Galway was 4th in a time of 46 minutes and 10 seconds. In the last three years Matt Rudden has been 2nd 3rd and 2nd again in the National Championships but his only regret is that he didn’t really give himself a chance to win the 1963 Championship by not covering the break of Sean O Sullivan rather hoping that the teak tough Cork man would be reeled in later in the race. Teams 1st Cork 54 points 2nd Limerick 92 and 3rd Clare 102. Eamon Tully from Maudabawn and member of Laragh NACAI Club ran as an independent entry in the All Ireland Cross Country Championships in Naas where there was 139 entries with Eamon finishing in a creditable 63rd place.
Laragh Athletic Club 1963 President Father JM Byrne Chairman Eamonn Tully Vice Chairman Jim Cochrane Secretary Vincent Rudden Assistant Secretary Jim Brady Treasurer Paddy McDermott. Committee Matt Rudden PP Reilly Jin Cochrane Tom Cullivan M Smith and Owen Reilly outgoing Chairman who thanked all who helped the Club in the last year particularly the Anglo Celt Stradone GFC for the training facilities at their ground and changing facilities in their well appointed Hall. The club paid tribute to Laragh native Francis McDermott who mad his debut at international level at the recent cross country in San Sebastian Spain.
Death of the very popular Mary Elizabeth Finlay Bridge Street at the age of 77. She was very closely associated with many of the Cathedral Sodalities and was well known for her Christian piety faith and charity particularly to those less fortunate in the community. She was widow of the late John Finlay Pig Dealer who died some years ago. She is survived by her three sons Paddy Oliver and Freddie four daughters Mollie Dillon Nellie Harding Nancy Nolan and Bernadette Carroll. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with Father PJ McManus presiding with burial later in Cullies.
Presentation to Michael Tierney BE Assistant County Engineer. He was in Cavan ten years and his many friends in the town and colleagues at Cavan Golf Club made him a presentation before his departure for Longford on promotion.
Sean McCormack Manager of the Hardware Department in Provider’s purchases the ‘Commercial’ Bar in Bridge Street from Pat’ Stick’ Donohoe for £2,500. The Solicitor having carriage of sale was GV Maloney with PJ O Reilly Auctioneer.
Automatic ‘halting’ and flagging of buses to come to an end as CIE erect bus signs in Farham Street (2) and Dublin Road. Passengers must board and alight from the buses at these points.
Death of Margaret Boylan Drumelis at a young age. She is survived by her husband and young family. She was well known in the area and was highly respected and regarded. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Ballynarry cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Rev Sean O Reilly and Dermot Morgan E./W Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan.
Death of Bernard McDonald Dental Surgeon in Ohio USA. He was brother of Austin McDonald Church Street and Mrs A Carolan Oldcastle county Meath. He was in America over 50 years and was a veteran of World War 1. He is survived in Ohio by his wife and four daughters.
Cavan Dog and Gun Club continue with their hunting of foxes this time in the Arahan area where they report “1 fox killed and four seriously wounded”. The club meet at the Bus Office for transport to Shantemon mountain next Sunday for another fox hunt.
Rainfall for March amounted to 4.67 inches of rain the heaviest since March 1947 on 23 rainy days. There was only 3.04 inches in 1962 on 20 rainy days.
Death of the very popular Rose Ann Lee Behey. A lady of great Christian virtue. She was extremely well known and popular throughout the area. She was known for her piety and hospitality particularly to those in society less well off. She is survived by her family. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
April 15th 1963 Congratulations to JS ‘Stan’ and Elizabeth Mullery who celebrate the Golden Jubilee of their marriage with a dinner and celebration at the residence of her daughter Winnie Conlon Coleman Road surrounded by their children grandchildren and one great grandchild. They were married on the 6th April 1913 in Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge with Rev Charles Magee Adm Cavan officiating. They have seven children 4 boys and three girls eighteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Gerry M Lovett Headmaster Cavan Technical School is elected President of the Vocational Teacher’s Association at their AGM. Native of Cork he is resident at Cathedral Road Cavan and has been on the executive of the national association for many years.
After a long period out of circulation since December due to newspaper strike in the USA the famed ‘New York Times’ reappears this time containing a massive 702 pages weighing 70 lbs. It took 5,000 tons of newsprint and 900 gallons of ink to print this edition.
“McCaul’s for your Easter outfit. Hats handbags gloves blouses and knitwear. Ina McCaul Cavan 81”
In a tough bruising battle where Jim McDonnell and Charlie Gallagher came in for ‘special attention’ ,Meath beat Cavan in the National Football League at Drogheda 2-4 to 0-7 to qualify for a semi final tilt against Kerry in Croke Park. Cavan County Board thus missed out on a minimum £1,500 windfall from the proceeds of the closing stages of the NFL. Cavan led Meath a merry dance in the first half leading at half time by 0-6 to 0-2 but instructions to the Meath players to apply rugged if somewhat dangerous tactics resulted in Meath beating a much better footballing side in an encounter that bordered on sheer thuggery. Jim McDonnell received several heavy knocks to his face and head with Charlie Gallagher also bearing the brunt of the Meath savagery. Conditions were damp and windy with Meath making the best of the elements in the second half and containing Cavan to just one point. Scorers for Cavan Jim McDonnell again on the 40 for Cavan 0-3 Charlie Gallagher 0-2 Seamus McMahon and Hugh Barney Donohoe 0-1.
Cavan receive a huge boost with the news that star college footballer Jimmy O Donnell who has played all his senior football with Leitrim is to play with the county of his birth Cavan. He is presently domiciled in Athenry where he is working in the Bank but will tog out for Cavan against Dublin next Sunday in the first Corn Na Casca final in aid of the Dublin Primary Schools. The game will be followed by the replay of the Railway Cup Hurling Final between Leinster and Munster.
Cully ‘s amusements are back in town on their annual visit for Cavan Gael’s. £500 in prizes at nightly draws. Ladie’s night Thursday 18th April while the Housewives’ have their night out on Friday the 19th April. Dodgems swings roulette pongo and delph.
Holy Week ceremonies start in the Cathedral on Holy Thursday at 10 o clock when the Bishop celebrates Solemn High Mass and blesses the holy oils for use in the coming year. At 6 pm the Mass of the Last Supper is celebrated with the Cathedral staying open until 12 o clock midnight for adoration at the Altar of Repose. On Good Friday the reading of the Passion veneration of the cross and distribution of Holy Communion is at 3 pm while the Easter Vigil will commence at 10:45 pm on Saturday night.
Cavan Bridge N/
N/S Surgeon Cullen and Patrick Coghlan E/W Maureen McDonald and Joan O Hanlon.
New cabbage plants at six shillings a bundle or 100 for ten shillings in great demand at Cavan Market Square.
Due to scarcity of hay caused by the present adverse weather conditions demand was poor for a big supply of cattle horses and pigs at Cavan Fair. Good demand for horses but bonhams much slower than last fair. Yearlings £32-38 two year olds £45-54 three year olds £55-65 springers £50-60 milch cows £37-10-0- £45 mincers £30-35 shorthorn bull calves £12-18 working horses £40-50 colts and fillies £40-00 to £52-10-0 bonhams £9-11 carrying sows £27-10-0 to £32.
April 22nd 1963 Because of the recent removal of generous Government subsidy, Tom McCarren warns of lay offs and downturn in trade pointing out that they are slaughtering 500 less pigs at their factory than this time last year.
Patrick Cosgrove Clothes Dealer 4 Lake View brings a case against Tommy Conaty for the recovery of £10 in respect of a jaunting car supplied to him while Conaty counter claims £13-13-0 in respect of a radio purchased by his daughter Mary Anne Cosgrove who turned out to be a minor and therefore not acceptable to the Hire Purchase company. A straight forward case had to be adjourned to give the Justice time to read the relevant documents in the Hire Purchase Agreement.
Matt Fay President Roger Casement Cumainn Cavan is pictured laying the wreath at the Republican commemoration on Easter Sunday at the grave of volunteer Sean McIntyre at Drumalee cemetery Belturbet..
Death of JH Neary Postmaster Kells 1930-1950 at the age of 78. Eldest son of Mr and Mrs Peter Neary Butcher’s Town Hall Street, he joined the Post Office in 1901. He was appointed Post Master Athenry in 1912. He was extremely well known and very popular in Kells where he was deeply involved in the development of Headfort Golf Club serving as Secretary from 1950 until his retirement due to ill health in 1962. He is survived by his wife Sheila sons Dr Peter Neary Drogheda daughter Eileen Neary BA Lurgan county Armagh brother Michael Bailieborough and sister RA Neary Dover England. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Columcille’s Church with the celebrant being Father S Garland CC Kells assisted by Rev Father K Swan CC Carnaross and Rev P Healey CC Killbeg. Burial took place in the New cemetery Dublin Road Kells..
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the Solemn High Mass and blessing of the oils on Holy Thursday morning with Father Joe Dolan Adm celebrant of the evening Mass of the Last Supper deacon Sean O Reilly Dean Saint Patrick’s College Sub deacon Father Pat Brady and the Master of Ceremonies was Father Colm Hurley. Father Bob McCabe was the celebrant on Good Friday with Father Sean O Reilly again deacon Benny Maguire sub deacon and Father Terence McManus MC. The Passion was read by Fathers AB McGrath Turlough O Reilly and Father Felim McGovern with Father Paddy Gargan MC. Bishop Quinn presided. The Easter Vigil was celebrated by the Bishop Austin Quinn Father Turlough O Reilly deacon and Father Augustine Leydon sub deacon. The lessons were read by Rev Brother Timothy John P Smith Sean Bergin and Joe Connolly. The commentator for the blessing of the oils lighting of the Paschal fire etc was Father Joe Dolan while Father PJ McManus was commentator for all the rest of the Easter ceremonies. The sacred music was rendered by the Cathedral Choir with Father ABC McGrath conducting and playing the organ. On Easter Sunday the 8 am Mass was celebrated by Father Paddy Mallon the 10 clock children’s Mass by Father John Maguire the Diocesan Examiner and the 11:30 by Father PJ McManus cc.
Cavan relinquish their Ulster Junior title when beaten by Antrim 3-2 to 1-2 in a well contested first round encounter played in atrocious weather conditions in Kingscourt. Donal O Grady and Peter Pritchard won the midfield battle but the large supply of the ball was mostly wasted by an off form attack. Antrim led by 2-2 to 1-1 at half time. Scorers for Cavan were Dessie Brady 1-0 Frankie Kennedy and Harry Mulvaney free 0-1 each. Team Paddy Lyons Conor Maguire Mike Duggan F McNally Philip McMenamin Pat Clarke Paddy Smith D O Grady Peter Pritchard John Joe O Reilly Harry Mulvaney Frankie Kennedy Sean Masterson Dessie Brady and Philip ‘Lightening’ Murray. Sub S Cahill for Sean Masterson.
Cavan are the first holders of the Corn Na Casca trophy when they defeat Dublin 1-9 to 0-11 in a thrilling entertaining encounter at Croke Park Dublin played in wet conditions prior to the Railway Cup Hurling final replay between Leinster and Munster.
Handball at Cavan. Senior Doubles Kieran Cullivan and Michael Leddy V Greg and Tommy Sheridan S Kelly and Dominick Johnston V Hugh Gough and Seamus McCormack John McNiffe and Seamus Fay V John Mulvey and Michael Walsh Sean Woods and Michael Jermyn V Sean Reilly and Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll. Junior Doubles Mickey Gallimore and Robbie Woods V M Mullally and Joey Coyle Dessie Gilchreest and Charlie Coyle V Sean Gaffney and Michael Walsh Raymond Greene and Paddy Murray V Martin Jermyn and Philip Fitzsimmons Sean Maguire and Seamus Fitzsimmons V Frank Brady and Peter Galligan Danny O Hanlon and Michael Kavanagh V Jim Mooney and J Quinn.
Pictured is the all conquering Seamus Fay Drumconnick 3 times All Ireland and twice Ulster Champion lilter competing at the Ulster Fleadh Cheoil in Cootehill in which he retained his Ulster title. Over 10,000 attended the Fleadh which was opened by Dr Brian Galligan Vice President National executive of CCE. There followed an Industrial Parade around the streets of Cootehill in a downpour of rain which failed to dampen the spirits. Ceilidhe Bands McPeake Family Belfast. George Wilson was the winner of the open fiddle with Paddy McEntee second to add to his first in senior fiddle. Concert flute Oliver O Reilly Kilnaleck who was second in the tin whistle. Brass Bands Saint Patrick’s Bunnoe Cavan. Senior Ballads Seamus Fay Cavan who also won the senior lilting. Novice Marching Bands De La Salle Cavan.
“Prams and Suncars by Hunter and Pedigree. Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88.”
Northern Bar Bridge Street property of Maisie Maguire is sold to Sean Fitzpatrick Drumacon Belturbet for £1,850. Murphy Quinn were the auctioneers while LCP Smith had carriage of sale.
Sister Patricia Kelly a doctor with the Lourdes Missionaries Drogheda is spending a holiday with her brother Sean Solicitor Oldtown before travelling to Tanganyka in East Africa.
“Donohoe’s Garage main NSU dealers for county Cavan. Prinz MK48 HP only £529. We can supply Opel Rekord Kadett cars and vans. Donohoe’s Garage Dublin Road Cavan phone 191.
Cavan and Down will meet in the semi final of the McKenna Cup and it has been decided that the winners will play Kerry in the Wembley Final on the June holiday weekend in London.
Drumalee on top at Drumavaddy in a very sporting and exciting game winning by 2-9 to 2-2 after leading at half time by 1-6 to 1-1. Scorers Sean Woods 1-1 Donie Fay 0-8 and Michael Smith 1-0. Drumavaddy replied with Gaffney 1-1 and Sean Brady 1-1. Tommy Duke Stradone was in charge of the whistle.
Butlersbridge defeat Cavan Gael's 2-9 to 2-5 at Myle’s Meadow Butlersbridge. The Bridge adopted much better with underfoot conditions treacherous and played throughout in a downpour. Con Smith was man of the match with great support from Ray Dunne Terry Smith Ken Browne and Eamonn Reilly. Cavan Gael's were best served by the in form George Crowe Pat McKiernan and John Sullivan. Referee Paddy Brady Belturbet.
John Kelly beats Stephen Kelly to win the Cavan Town Senior Handball title at Glenside Road.
Mrs Josie McNamara finds an 1852 Queen Victoria shilling in the back yard of her home in Abbey Street.
Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne present Captain K Danaher lecturing on ‘Irish Farmhouses’ in the Courthouse using slides to illustrate his lecture.
Mr and Mrs C Carthy win the Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club.
Sister Mercy Matron Saint Phelim’s Hospital returns thanks to the Lurganure Players for their production ‘Sunset Valley’ Plush Dramatic Society ‘Too Young to Marry’ and Lurgan Players ‘Mulligan’s Millions’
Jackson’s Garage will cease parking buses outside the Imperial Hotel and their operation is now based in Farnham Street opposite the De La Salle School. Pick ups in College Street and at 19 Coleman Road for departures only.
Packed houses every night in Saint Joseph’s Hall for the recently revived ‘Frolics Anew’. The show stars Tony Farrell Ballyjamesduff’s Paddy Crosby in the ‘School around the corner’. Frances Lynch Ethna Fay Collette Lynch Jim Reilly and Andy Brady are the outstanding stars of a great show which premieres ‘Lough Sheelin’ written by John McBreen and Peggy Cusack and sung by the delightful Marie Brady. Paddy Cusack is the Producer while the Musical Director is John McBreen. The lighting is by Strand Electric Dublin and Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88.
April 29th 1963 Outcry from business associations as Minister of Finance Dr Ryan introduces VAT starting at 6d in £1 ie 2 ½% .The returns will be made by the retailers and several meetings are being arranged by the Revenue to instruct local traders in the proper manner of making returns at the end of each two month period of trading.
Peadair Lennon from Cootehill is elected President of the Student’s Union Representative body at UCD defeating Gordon Collier from Tuam by 142 votes in a total poll of 2,780 students.
John Farrelly Factory worker McCarren’s brings a successful action against McCarren and Company for negligence as he is injured while using a sledge hammer and jumper on concrete floors at the factory in January 1962. Cavan Circuit Court awarded John £1,250 in an agreed settlement. John Blayney instructed by AM Smith was for the applicant while M/S Hickey and O Reilly represented McCarren’s.
Cavan defeat a depleted Monaghan side missing their star man Benny Mone who emigrated to America at the weekend by 3-9 to 1-8 in the 1st round of the Dr McKenna Cup in bottomless conditions at Pearse Park Ballybay which cut up badly in the closing stages after heavy overnight rain. Scorers for Cavan Ray Carolan 1-2 John Brady 1-1 Charlie Gallagher 1-2 Seamus McMahon 0-2 and Hugh Barney O Donoghue Tommy Galligan 0-1 each and PJ Duffy Monaghan own goal. Cavan led at half time 3-5 to Monaghan’s 0-5 and were simply much too powerful for the homesters.
Michael Breslin Senior beats his son Mickey in the Father Gargan Billiard’s Cup Final at Cavan’s CYMS. Father Gargan presented the trophy after a most exciting final.
Henry Smith Chairman of Cavan Town Handball Club presents the medals at the conclusion of the senior final where John Kennedy defeated Stephen Kelly in an epic senior single’s final.
May 4th 1963 Anglo Celt is printed away from home by the Athlone Printing Press as their much heralded Rothschild Rotary Press fails as they are going to press.
President Kennedy’s advance party is in Dublin to make arrangements for the forthcoming visit of the new President to Ireland in June. An invitation to the President from Harold Macmillan British Prime Minister to visit Northern Ireland to open the ‘Giant’s Causeway’ was refused by the White House as the President has a full schedule. He will not have time to meet with Pope John XXIII on this trip despite holding talks with the Italian Prime Minister in Milan.
Death of the very popular Nora Baxter ‘Saint Aidan’s’ Drumelis at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. She was wife of the late Senator Paddy Baxter former member and Cathaoirleacch of the Seanad. Her maiden name was Nora O Sullivan from county Clare and she was an officer in the Department of Local Government. An accomplished linguist she was fluent in several Continental languages and acted as a translator for visiting diplomats and heads of state from Germany and France. She was a lady of simple tastes and her humility and generosity were characteristics she displayed in plenty. She was deeply involved in many of the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Sodalities. She is survived by her son Colm in Galway daughters Monica O Reilly Island Virginia Una in Manchester Maura MPSI Cavan Ursula Baxter Dublin sons in law daughter in law relatives and many friends. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan which was packed to capacity with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Sudden death of Michael McDermott while attending the evening Mass on the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. He took ill during the Mass and was carried to the Porch where he received the Last Rites from Father PJ Gargan CC. Despite strenuous efforts to revive him he died and was later removed to the Morgue at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital. Factory worker in McCarren’s Michael was only 55 years of age and is survived by his wife and young family.
Drumalee are just edged out by Ballyhaise 2-4 to 2-3 at the Flagon Meadow Ballyhaise where Mick Duggan at centre half was again man of the match. Michael Leddy and Tommy Flynn after a bright start faded in the appalling heavy conditions. Mike Duggan was ably assisted by his uncle Ted Duggan Bob Spring and Hughie Newman. Drumalee fielded without the in form Paddy Lyons. Tommy Molloy Sean Smith and Billy Daly were best in defence while Frankie Walsh and Michael Smith were the pick of the forwards. Scorers were Sean Woods 2 goals Michael Smith Michael Rafferty and Donie Fay 0-1 each. Scorers for Ballyhaise Mike Duggan 1-0 Carl Gilsenan 1-1 B Spring 0-2 and Ted Duggan 0-1. John Johnston Cavan was the referee.
Saint Mel’s Longford win their 2nd successive and 3rd in all Hogan Cup when they beat debutants Saint Brendan’s Killarney 1-6 to 2-2 in the Final in Croke Park. Barry O Reilly the Mullahoran county minor starred for the winners.
Very large congregation at the Saint Joseph’s The Worker 7:30 Mass celebrated by Father AB McGrath in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan.
May 11th 1963 Anglo Celt’s Rotary Press is still out of order as the Athlone Printing Works again comes to their aid.
Royal School PPU President Surgeon George Fegan Secretary Miss O Simons Treasurer Jimmy Dawson. Committee Peace Adams Mrs Cyril Anderson Mrs J Dawson Myrtle Henderson Mrs Sadie Kennedy Shirley Sheriff Ivan Black D Montgomery Cyril Anderson S Burrows Mervyn Johnston Willie Lowry Douglas Anderson Derek Morris and Alan Pollock.
“Refrigerators and Cleaners by Electrolux Smyth’s 60 Main Street Phone 88”
‘Mulvaney’s Park View’ property of JC Mulvaney for sale on Tuesday 21st May at 3 pm in the Farham Hotel Cavan. The Auctioneer is Con P Smith while Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor has carriage of sale.
The outstanding Tadhg McCarthy stars for Lacken while the veteran Phil Brady now a well known referee and official togs out for Cormore.
Drumavaddy cause the upset of the year when they account for the homesters Butlersbridge 4-4 to 1-8 in bottomless conditions at Myles’ Meadows to which Drumavaddy appeared to adopt to much better. The visitors led by 2-2 to 0-4 at the interval. Gerry Healy although beaten four times was outstanding for the Bridge and saved a certain rout. Brian Myles Terry Smith and Mickey O Reilly were the pick of a shaky defence while Tom Smith at midfield and Tom and John Sheridan in attack were the outstanding performers for a poor Bridge team.
Golf Fourball Tommy Aylmer and Paddy Fleming 4 up 2nd Hubert Duffy Royal Dublin and S Lawlor Saint Anne’s 2 up.
John J ‘Jack’ Clarke retires from his position as Postmaster Mullingar after 49 years distinguished service to the Post Office Service which he joined in Enniskillen in 1914 and came to Cavan in 1916 where he was closely associated with Cavan Slashers winning 7 county championship medals captaining them to 6 titles. He was Secretary of Cavan Slashers for almost twenty years and served as Secretary Cavan County Board GAA from 1927 to 1937 when HL Smith was appointed after Jack’s transfer in the Post Office Service. He was a member of a famous Teemore Republican family who did much to establish the GAA in Ulster. Six of the family played Senior inter county football with Fermanagh. He was a prominent member of the Cavan senior inter county team and played in the 1928 All Ireland Final when Cavan were defeated by Kildare 2-6 to 2-5 on the first occasion on which the Sam Maguire was presented to the winners. He was Secretary when Cavan made the break through in 1933 and again in 1935 when they defeated Kildare. He toured America with the Cavan team in 1934. He served in Enniskillen Cavan Tralee Wexford and was Postmaster in Carrick on Shannon and later Mullingar. He was national President of the Postmaster’s Association.
Over 400 school children take part in the school’s plainsong choral festival in Cavan. The event kicked off with Solemn High Mass celebrated in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan by Father Turlough O Reilly with Fathers Paddy Brady Castletara deacon and Felim McGovern sub deacon. Master of ceremonies was Father PA Fay Redhills. The Mass was sung by the children’s choirs and the Proper by the choirs of the secondary schools in the parish. The examiners at the competitions held in the De La Salle and Poor Clare convent were Father Austin Eustace BSc Dungannon. The musical director was Father ABC McGrath while Mary McGoldrick was the secretary and area organiser for the event. Certificates of merit were presented to the winning choirs. Pictured are the school choirs from Kilmore Ballyhaise Poor Clare Convent Ballintemple and the Loreto Senior choir.
The very popular Katie Brady aunt of Connie McEntee retires from Cavan County Council after a distinguished career over 48 years. She was known as an efficient courteous clerical officer and was well known throughout the county enjoying the confidence and respect of the elected officers fellow staff and general public. There was a capacity crowd at the social and presentation to mark her retirement in the Farnham Hotel where Michael J Smith Secretary Cavan County Council made the presentation Michael Harding was master of ceremonies and Dermot McCarthy paid tribute to an old and faithful colleague that would be badly missed for her sheer decency and manner by the staff and the general public.
Cavan Bridge Club 1st Owen McGovern and Kay Brady.
Loreto Past Pupils Union hold their annual general meeting in the college next Sunday 6th May 1963.
Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne return the same officers unopposed for the coming year with Chairman Brian O Mordha Cootehill Vice Chairman Michael Neary Bailieborough Secretary Rev Augustine Leydon Saint Patrick’s College and Treasurer Brid Sheridan Cavan County Librarian. The meeting reviewed the successful series of lectures given in the local Technical School over the winter months and it was announced by the Editor Father Frank McKiernan Ballinamore that the Bhreifne Journal would be published in a few weeks.
May 18th 1963 Father PV Mallon Saint Patrick’s College is elected President of the Classical Teacher’s Association of Ireland in Newman House Dublin. Father Mallon is presently President of the Ulster Council College’s GAA.
10,000 pilgrims from all over the world are expected at Saint Patrick’s Purgatory Lough Derg as the season commences on June 1st to August 15th.
Thriller in the Bridge as the home side fight back from a deficit of 2-5 to 0-2 to beat their old rivals Drumalee 2-9 to 2-8 in the final stages of the Junior League. Drumalee started in fine style scoring 5 unanswered points as they took advantage of a strong wind. Donie Fay opened the scoring in the 2nd half as Drumalee tried to press home their advantage. Chief scorer for Drumalee was the towering Brendan Young who caused the Bridge endless problems and scored the two Drumalee goals. Frankie Walsh Donie Fay and Paddy Lyons were the stars for the losers but Con Smith Ken Browne who had a personal tally of 1-4 and Johnny Cusack were the winner’s star attackers. John Brady Mullahoran was an efficient referee who let the play flow and no nasty incidents developed.
Kerry record their first major win against Down when they defeated the Mournemen 0-9 to 1-5 in a rough tough hard tackling National Football Final at Croke Park where 73,000 paid in but the gates were knocked down and a further 7,000 gained free entry just as the senior game got underway. Kerry led at half time by 0-9 to 1-0 after enjoying the backing of a strong wind. Referee P McArdle Louth was a very lenient referee letting many of the bad fouls go unpunished until the game developed into a brawl as the final whistle approached.
Choral Festivals are the popular event as Father Bob McCabe President of Saint Patrick’s College opens the inter county competition in the Town Hall with Father ABC McGrath again the Musical Director. Mary McGoldrick was Secretary and local organiser. Mr Bradfield MA District Inspector of Schools and Brother Cyril were the adjudicators. There were competitions for flagelot tin whistle accordions and choral items.
Scout’s Musical Society 1963 Chairman Rev Turlough O Reilly Vice Chairman Mel Doherty Secretary Dessie Maguire. Later it was announced the Boy Scout’s Camp will take place this year during the month of August.
Brenda Scott daughter of Willie Scott Moynehall secures 1st place and a scholarship to Loreto College in the examinations recently held in the college.
Death of Rose Smith College Street wife of the late Brian Behey Stradone. She was a native of Lisreagh and both of them moved into the town in relatively recent times. She was extremely popular and retiring being an active member of the Cathedral sodalities attending Mass each day. Rose is survived by her brothers and sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Dympna’s cemetery upper Lavey.
JP Mansfield and Tommy McCormick win the Special competition at Cavan Bridge Club.
Excellent May Fair with prices up on recent fairs. The supply was good with only knackers and working horses down in price with demand poor. There was an excellent demand for donkies cobs and good quality colts and fillies. Yearlings £25-35 two year olds £46-52 three year olds £55-65 milch cows £40-48 springers £45-55 mincers £30-40 working horses £40-45 ponies £35-40 donkies £8-15 carrying sows and casseogs £28-£32 bonhams £9-12 per pair.
Death of Mary Lynch wife of Patrick Antiduff Ballyhaise at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. Survived by her husband son daughter brothers sisters relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise to Cullies cemetery.
The price of land in the Cavan area continues to be strong at £50 per acre for most lots.
May 25th 1963 Pictured is a young Paddy Graham 20 Tullac Mongan proudly displaying the 6lbs brown trout he caught while fishing near Lough Oughter on the River Erne.
Cavan Gael’s first win of Senior League defeating Cornafean 2-7 to 0-5 in Cornafean. The game was played in a downpour with some bouts of very attractive football. Colm Smith was man of the match for the Gael’s receiving sterling assistance from Tony McConnell Des Lambert the Crowe brothers county star Mick Ryan and Eamon McGovern at midfield . Jack McEntee Jackie Sheridan Cathal Young and Terry Smith were always dangerous in possession. The teams were tied at 0-3 each at the interval. John ‘Foley’ O Rourke was seldom troubled in the Gael’s goal. Excellent refereeing by Fintan Tierney Butlersbridge.
Cavan Feis is being revived this Sunday with the Sean Wrynne All Ireland Ceilidhe Band playing at the presentation dance in the Town Hall where the admission is 4/- and dancing will be from 8-12.
Sympathy is extended to PJ O Neill Sport’s Editor Cavan’s Anglo Celt on the death of his father Michael J O Neill ‘Seaview’ Avenue Ferrybank Arklow. He was father of a very distinguished Wexford family all of whom were involved in the GAA including Des who was probably the best footballer produced by Wexford in this generation being a regular member of the Leinster Railway Cup team. He was father of Martin O Neill Secretary of the Leinster Council of the GAA and referee of the 1933 All Ireland final when Cavan beat Galway and the never to be forgotten 1947 Polo Ground’s final when Cavan beat Kerry. Michael J was National President of Saint Joseph’s Young Priest’s Society for many years and a lifetime member of the organisation.
Death of Charles Farrelly late of Abbey Street in Belfast where he worked in the shipyards for many years. He was a member of the British Army during World War 2 and gave distinguished service all over Europe where he was noted for his courage and mentioned in dispatches. He was son of the late Mr and Mrs Michael Farrelly and was a well known member of the famous Labour Band before leaving Cavan for Belfast. He is survived by his family relatives and many friends. Funeral in Belfast was large and representative with a good contingent travelling from Cavan.
Bishop Austin Quinn is very busy on the Feast of the Ascension celebrating the 8 am Mass and presiding at the Solemn High Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Fathers Benny Maguire deacon brother John sub deacon and PJ Gargan MC. The combined choirs of Saint Patrick’s College and Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with Father ABC McGrath on the organ rendered the sacred music. Father PJ McManus celebrated the 10 am children’s Mass.
Eileen Maloney Farnham Street is appointed Unit Officer of the newly reformed Cavan Town branch Irish Red Cross. Already 30 members and they meet in the Railway Hotel each week where new members are welcome.
Senior Handball Sean Carroll and S Reilly beat Henry Smith and J Reilly. Sean Woods and Michael Jermyn walk over John Mulvey and Sean Maguire. Junior Michael Kavanagh and Danny O Hanlon beat Martin Jermyn and Philip Fitzsimmons Dessie Gilchreest and Charlie Coyle beat Jim Mooney and G Quinn Seamus Fitzsimmons and K Smith beat Robbie Woods and Kenneth Clail Sean Gaffney and Michael Walsh beat Francie Brady and Peter Galligan Paddy Murray and Raymond Greene beat M Mullaly and Raymond Duffy.
June 1st 1963 Pope John XXIII making a remarkable recovery after suffering a stroke. His personal physician flies back to Milan after last examination and predicts the strong constitution of the Pope will see him through this health crisis if he doesn’t suffer a further haemorrhage of the brain. Bishop Quinn calls for prayers for the safe recovery of the Pope at all Masses in the Diocese of Kilmore while messages of good will pour into the Vatican from all over the world.
13th annual Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Mullingar county Westmeath where over 70,000 are expected from June 1st to 3rd is opened by Most Rev Dr Kyne Bishop of Meath and Patron of the Fleadh. G Bartley the Minister for Defence will review the parade with competitions reaching a climax with the All Ireland finals on Monday 3rd June 1963.
Cavan will play Kerry at Wembley next Saturday in the Wembley tournament final after defeating Down 1-13 to 3-4 in a thrilling McKenna Cup semi final at Castleblayney. Cavan were vastly superior than the Mournemen and led by 1-10 to 3-2 at the interval after conceding a penalty goal and two late goals to Down. Cavan contained their rivals in the 2nd half soaking up a lot of Down pressure and in the last quarter repulsing attack after attack while they actually outscored Down 3 points to 2 in the second half. Scorers for Cavan Charlie Gallagher 0-7 two frees Seamus McMahon 1 goal Hugh Barney O Donohoe and Jim McDonnell 0-2 each and James Brady 0-1. Despite Ray Carolan and Tom Lynch being out shaded at midfield Charlie Gallagher man of the match and his forward colleagues made great use of the chances they got. Sean Og Flood appeared for Cavan wearing the new distinctive goalkeeper’s jersey which is now compulsory under a new rule brought in by Congress. Tipperary and Kilkenny hurlers will open proceedings at Wembley next Saturday.
Father Peter Paul Galligan well known Cavan footballer is on a well deserved holiday at his home in Thomascourt. Former Cornafean star he played for Cavan in the losing All Ireland Finals of 1943 against Roscommon and in 1945 against Cork. His last act before emigrating to Australia in 1947 was to referee the County Final of that year played in the month of November.
PJ O Neill Sport’s Editor of the Anglo Celt tips Mayo Offaly Kerry and Cavan to win their respective provincial titles in 1963.
“Cavan Engineering. Applications are sought from skilled and semi skilled workers from ages 23-35 for machinery manufacturing plant opening in Cavan. Trainee fitters and machine operators aged 16-19 . Office staff male and female aged 17-25 with experience of book keeping typing and stores management. Unskilled staff for general factory work aged 25-40 – previous experience preferred. Apply the Secretary Cavan Engineering 69 Lower Leeson Street Dublin 2”.
Death of Patrick B Brady Abbey Street. Survived by his sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
John McCaffrey accompanied by his son John P and Seamus McCormack catch 31 pike ranging in size from 1-14 lbs in fishing expedition to Derryheen.
Complete clearance at Gavin Lowe’s Cavan Market. Springers £61-66 dry cows £35 Hereford bullocks £48-56 heifers £42-45 calves £18-21.
Kevitt Castle Weather Station reports that the rainfall in April was 2.34 inches on 21 rainy days. In April 1962 it was 1.81 on 13 rainy days.
Plenty of local winners at the revived Cavan Feis Under 10 Reel 1st Joyce Ronan 2 Anna Rose Sexton. Three hand reel under 10 1st Sheila Maguire 2nd Anna Rose Sexton and 3rd Anna Fay. Under 14 Reel 1st Jacinta Dunne. Under 14 Hornpipe 1st Brian McGlashin. Four Hand Reel under 14 1st Frances McKiernan Patricia McKiernan Marie Reilly and Mary Leddy. Three Hand Reel Over 14 1st Jim Mooney Delia Pryce and Marie Johnston. Singing under 14 1st Margaret Finlay 2nd Noreen O Donoghue. Tin Whistle under 10 1st Dermot Maloney Recorder 1st Gerard Smith. Over 14 Recorder 1st Brendan Harding.
June 8th 1963 Pope John XXIII is dead. The whole world mourns a beloved Pope. Two million people gather in Saint Peter’s Square to file past his coffin lying in state in the Basilica which remained open all night for the very first time to accommodate the unprecedented amount of mourners. The Pope suffered in the last four days of his life after further haemorrhages to his brain after appearing to rally only last week dismissing his private physician who returned home to Milan. The Pope died at 7:49 pm on Monday evening. A new Pope will be elected by the consistory of cardinals on June 19th. Meanwhile a solemn requiem Mass will be held in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with seats reserved for Church dignitaries public representatives and members of the Church organisations and sodalities. Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was born in a cottage in the hill country surrounding the East side of Milan. Brilliant diplomat and Church personality he was known far and near as the ‘Traveller of God’ visiting hundreds of countries representing the Vatican. He was very well known to President De Velera and former President Sean T O Kelly was a personal friend over many years. He was appointed Patriarch of Venice in 1953 by Pope Pius XII but he always wanted to be just an ordinary Parish Priest. He had a most winning personality and his small rotund smiling figure was always so open smiling and welcoming winning friends from every nation and creed.
Twenty one year old Ellen Fay Drumconnick Cavan wins the Matron’s Prize for best nurse at Saint John’s Hospital Chelmsford.
Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne to hold their annual outing this year in Lower Lough Erne with a special emphasis on visiting the historical Devenish Island.
How times have changed. Bob Henderson Chemist Church Street presents Dr V Barry Chief MOH Cavan with an inscribed cigarette lighter after Dr Barry had presented the certificates at the annual prize giving of Cavan Red Cross in the Railway Hotel !
Patrick Smith Chairman of Cootehill Town Commissioners and a member of Cavan County Council makes a presentation to Minister for Agriculture Paddy Smith who is marking 40 years as a TD for County Cavan at a function in the White Horse Hotel while Paddy’s long suffering wife is presented with a bouquet of flowers.
Sport’s Editor PJ O Neill deplores the performance of a lack lustre Cavan team who were well beaten by Kerry 1-17 to 2-9 in the Wembley Stadium Final before an attendance of 42,500 at the famous North London stadium. Cavan can now be scrubbed as contenders for this years’ All Ireland at least as they collapsed after a very bright start. “Cavan are only a thirty minute team in this form and the facts of the matter is that they are totally unfit despite the abundance of talent”. Pat flew out early on Friday morning with his good friends Tommy McCormick of the Elmbank and Victor Sherlock former Cavan All Ireland footballer from Kingscourt. They met up with Gerry McConnell son of Jack and Alice McConnell 2 Ashe Street Kevin Blessing now an Insurance Agent in London and former star of the 1959 Minor team who reached the All Ireland Final Seamus Fitzpatrick from Butlersbridge a former barman in the ‘White Star’. On Saturday night Pat attended a night at the dogs at Harringay Arena literally bumping into Cassius Clay who was there to promote his upcoming fight with Henry Cooper at Wembley. When Clay heard that Pat was a journalist he headed straight for him shouting ‘Cooper will fall in fahve’ and telling Pat that he would be champion of the world before the next Derby (Kentucky). After watching the load of ‘Cavan wasters’ at Wembley Pat was very impressed with the 6 foot four negro built accordingly and trained to last a full gruelling heavyweight contest. Son of a humble sign painter from Louisville Kentucky Cassius Marcellus Clay is just turned 21 and won the Kentucky Golden Gloves title on six occasions before winning an Olympic Gold medal at Light Heavy at the Rome Olympics of 1960. He won two national titles as an amateur going professional after the Rome Olympics. He has had 19 pro fights 15 by knock out and “when I catch up with Liston he will go in eight”. He is contracted to 11 American business men who paid him a signing on fee of $10,000. He earns $4,000 per annum and a 50/50 share of all prize money.!
Peter Pritchard in his final year in Saint Patrick’s College again wins the prize as best all round athlete at the annual sport’s day sponsored by the Past Pupils Union. He is pictured receiving the trophy from P McDonald Dublin newly elected President of the Union. 1st Year’s Cup Seamus Donohoe Lavey. 100 yards Peter Pritchard. 440 yards Peter Pritchard. High Jump Noel Brady jump of 5 foot 4 ½ inches 2nd Brian O Reilly Town Hall Street and 3rd John Sullivan. Mile M Gaynor. Long Jump N Harvey. Father’s Race Brendan Dunne Cavan 2nd Dr McQuade. Day Boy’s Cycle Race 1st Philip Fitzsimmons 2nd Peter Galligan and 3rd Pat Timmons.
Mourning continues for the incomparable Pope John XX111 with Cardinal Cushing of Boston telling the world that he will fast track the canonisation process to have him a Saint. Before he died he published his acclaimed encyclical ‘Pacem in Terres’ Nine days of mourning are observed throughout the world with all of Cavan’s organisations adjourning as a mark of respect with no business transacted. Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman speaking at Cavan Urban Council proposing the vote of sympathy said that “Pope John was a man of all the people gaining the love and respect of people of all colours and creeds” Joe McGovern seconding said “Pope John was the Pope of the people and a common man” \Paddy Conaty “he was a man of great humility and humanity” John Murray Labour “The world has lost someone special who will be hard to replace”. Cavan County Council Cavan Committee of Agriculture Cavan Education Committee all adjourned paying their wholesome respects as the Dail and Senate are adjourned until after the funeral. President De Velera will travel to Rome for the funeral while the Catholic Church will be represented by Most Rev Dr JC McQuade Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of All Ireland. Cavan Golf Club is closed all day next Monday as a mark of respect.
Cavan are defeated by Kerry 1-17 to 2-9 in the Wembley Final in what Pat O Neill describes as an inglorious defeat after leading by 8 points in the first half and were ahead by a goal at half time. They fell to pieces in the second half with the famous Wembley pitch sucking all their energy away but not so Kerry the new National League Champions who flew into London direct from their American tour. Cavan led at half time 1-7 to 0-7. Only Charlie Gallagher Jimmy Stafford new boy Jimmy O Donnell Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Tony Morris and Donal O Grady had anything to be proud about. Out of character poor performance from Jim McDonnell Tom Maguire and Ray Carolan. Team Sean Og Flood Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Mickey Brady Tony Morris Tom Maguire Donal O Grady Ray Carolan Tom Lynch Charlie Gallagher Jim McDonnell Jimmy Stafford Seamus McMahon Jimmy O Donnell and James Brady. Subs Tommy Galligan for Seamus McMahon and Colm Smith for Mickey Brady who limped off with a serious injury.
Death of the great Tom Kelly Connolly Street Cavan. One of nature’s gentlemen, Tom was a tailor by trade employed in the famous McKenna’s Outfitters Oliver Plunkett Street Cavan. Educated at Reilly’s School Tom was a leading member of Cavan Battalion Number 2 Brigade 5th Northern Division IRA. He was one of the famous Kelly brothers from Connolly Street playing for Cavan Slashers with his brothers Gerry Jim and Fred- they were known all over the country and were able to ‘punch away above their weight’ terrorising the likes of John ‘The Horse’ Reilly in Cornafean and Danny ‘The Gunner’ in Mullahoran where the games were so keenly contested that a person might be lucky to escape with their lives and many of them were abandoned due to pitch incursions. In Tom’ early days the Slashers travelled by horse and cart later graduating to an open lorry. Tom was truly a star a tough man who knew no fear and took oceans of punishment in his quest for victory. He was a great leader on the pitch and led by example being fearless and courageous as well as being very skilful. He was a similar player to Louis Blessing who acted most of the time as a human battering ram laying off the ball to better placed colleagues. In the twilight of his career and having won 4 senior championships with Cavan Slashers, Tom went to play with Crubany and later he was Manager of Cavan Harps who took over the mantle from Crubany and catered mostly for working class lads with a Labour Party background. Closely knit unit they had the best pitch in the County with Cissie Ronaghan of Town Hall Street always reserving the pitch for Tom Kelly and his colleagues. Tom was greatly assisted in his work at Cavan Harps by the McNamara family Pappy Bud and Tom as well as people of the calibre of Tom O Connor Johnny O Rourke both later elected Labour Councillors for Cavan UDC and all the families in the terrace and the entire Crubany area. Cavan Harps won Junior Championship honours and three Senior League titles in the late forties. They lost some support in 1950 with the re organisation of Drumalee after so many years in the wilderness losing the like of Mickey Walsh a real gem and gifted place kicker from any length or angle. The death knell of the Club was in 1953 when an over heated and excited Willie Doonan assaulted Packy Newman referee of the County Junior Semi Final of that year with Ballinagh winning the replay. The formation of Cavan Gael’s in 1957 was a bitter pill which Tom could not swallow feeling that the decision was largely forced and premature. It was an insult to Bartley Smith his neighbour and long serving friend and colleague and to all the people who played and supported the Harps. The defection of the McNamara’s who were old neighbours in Connolly Street was the final straw ensuring the establishment of the Cavan Gael's and the demise of Tom’s beloved Cavan Harps. Fair play to all the Cavan Gael's who turned up in their hundreds to honour a great football man walking on both sides of the hearse with Tom’s coffin draped in the tricolour. There was a capacity crowd in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan at the funeral Mass celebrated by Father PJ McManus with burial in Cullies cemetery where Teddy McCormack sounded the last post and Captain Sean Sheridan gave the oration over the grave. Tom Kelly Master Tailor Republican soldier star footballer and manager is survived by his brothers Gerry Jim and Fred sisters Mrs K Bell Mrs E Brady Mrs M Egan and Molly Kelly Connolly Street.
Michael Conlon chief executive of the Pigs and Bacon Commission is the speaker at the symposium organized by the NFA in the Courthouse. He is a former Town Clerk in Cavan and County Manager in Cork and is son in law of Mrs M McDonald Tower Hamlet being married to Kitty McDonald.
June 15th 1963 Rev Charles O Gorman USA Navy Chaplin is on holidays with his brother Edward O Gorman Licensed Vintner Main Street.
At the Solemn Pontifical Mass in the Cathedral for the late Pope John XXIII, Bishop Quinn describes the late Pope as “ a warm friendly personality attracting everyone to him. His fatherly instinct and genuine love and friendship was extended to all rich and poor. His vision was of a world returning to Christ and one in Christ”. The Mass was celebrated by Father Paddy V Mallon assisted by Fathers James Carroll deacon and Paddy Gargan MC. All businesses and offices in the town were closed to allow workers attend the Mass in the Cathedral which was packed to capacity.
Saint Felim’s Flagelot Band win again at Monaghan Fheis to add to their recent Ulster success at the Ulster Fleadh Cheoil in Cootehill.
Cup and medals presented to the winners at Cavan Handball Club by the Chairman Henry Smith. Winners were Danny O Hanlon and Michael Kavanagh and the runners up were Seamus Fitzsimmons and K Smith.
150 Cavan Technical School students leave for Bundoran via Sligo at 8:45 am enjoying a great day and visiting Rosnowlagh and the famous Franciscan Abbey and museum where they examined an Irish Republican uniform worn by former Cavan Superintendent Joe Murray in the museum. They adjourned to Bundoran for tea and amusements all spending money freely after saving for a year in a special outing fund set up by their teachers in the Post Office. Despite the fact that it poured rain all day the students had a wonderful outing returning to Cavan at 10:30 pm tired but glowing with satisfaction.
A doctor and priest will accompany the Legion of Mary pilgrimage to Knock next Sunday.
Small supply and trade dull at Cavan fair. Working cobs and ponies along with a good demand for donkies from Billy McCabe who has now acquired the agency for the seaside trade in Britain were the exception and all lots sold out. Cattle two year olds £50-60 three years old £55-65 milch cows £40-50 colts and ponies £30-40 donkies £10-25 working horses £45-50 bonhams per pair £8-12.
The Cavan Branch of the National Council of the Blind Dr FPE Smith presiding in the Lawn Hotel Belturbet are told that there are now 234 blind people in county Cavan. Miss Lynch 79 Church Street the home assistant officer and her assistant Miss Kearney were also present reporting on their home visits where they teach the patients Braille and give lessons in crafts.
Bridie Galligan Secretary of the IRCS is pictured with Benny Conaty in his licensed premises in Connolly Street after emptying the flagon which weighed 26 ½ lbs in weight and yielded in small change the princely sum of £6-10-0 .
Drumalee give Cavan Gaels a footballing lesson in the 1st Round of the Cavan Junior League scoring 3-11 to the Gael’s 0-5 points. Personal triumph for the great Donie Fay who scored an incredible 1-9 and played himself into contention for a place on the Cavan Junior team. Tommy Molloy Ray Carroll Reilly brothers (Seamus and Matthew) Sean Woods and star midfielder Tom Flynn. Donie was best assisted by the tireless Michael Smith and the penetrating runs of Frankie Walsh in attack. Drumalee led by 0-8 to 0-5 at half time. Dick Mulcahy was again the star defender for the Gaels with great support from the Crowe brothers (Donal and George) PJ Carroll Brendan Keaney at centre field and Terry Smith Sean Galligan and returning after a long injury lay off the peerless Pat Gaffney. The Drumalee goals were all scored in the 2nd half by John ‘Buddy’ Clarke Brian Gaffney and that man again Donie Fay. Referee John Brady Mullahoran is rated as fair.
Jack M Brady with 69 nett wins the coveted Bhreifne trophy at County Cavan Golf Club. Owen McGovern and Louis Blessing both scored 70 with Owen taking second place virtue of a better back nine. Farnham Cup (Adam and Eve Match play) WP O Hanlon off 10 beat Leo McDonald (12) 2 and 1. Committee Prize 18 hole stableford Rev M Gilbride 42 Dermot Morgan 41 .
Secondary students from the Poor Clare Convent along with their teachers leave Cavan for an outing to Sligo and Yeat’s country travelling in two of Jackson’s luxury coaches. They left at 8:30 and didn’t return until 10:30 all totally oblivious to the pouring rain which fell all day.
Annie Martin who emigrated to the USA many years ago is on holidays at their home 1 Saint Aidan’s with her brothers Henry and Johnny.
June 22nd 1963 Tumultuous reception for President John F Kennedy as he returns to the land of his forebears. Welcomed in Irish and English by President Eamonn De Velera, he was later welcomed by hundreds of thousands on his way to Arus an Uachtarainn standing in an open car surrounded by security. He later addressed both houses of the Oireachtas, was made a free man of Dublin city, journeyed to meet his cousins in Abbotstown near New Ross in county Wexford. He was conferred with an Honary doctorate at UCG later flying out from Shannon with a tear in his eye and a nation stunned at the outpouring of such joy and emotion in perfect weather conditions.
World acclaims new Pope as Cardinal Montini former Archbishop of Milan is elected in record time after the Cardinals sealed up in the Sistine Chapel voted 4 times on Thursday and got their man on the first ballot on Friday morning with hundreds of thousands rushing to Saint Peter’s Square to be told 46 minutes later “Habeamus est Papam Giovanni Baptista Montini” Archbishop of Milan and red hot favorite would take over the mantle from the late lamented Pope John XXIII immediately confirming that he would be continuing the work of the late Pope by recalling the Second Ecumenical Council. He will be crowned Pope on Sunday next the feast of Saint Paul in the open air at Saint Peter’s Square. Widely travelled Diplomat he is friendly with President De Velera who will once again lead the Irish delegation at the coronation while the Irish Church will again be represented by Archbishop John Charles McQuaid . He is a personal friend of Sean T and Mrs Kelly former President of Ireland. He was Archbishop of Milan since early 1955 after serving as Assistant Secretary of State and Co Secretary of State since the election of Pope Pius XII. He was mentioned as a possible candidate in 1958 but was not at that stage a cardinal. Tall and lean with a scholar’s forehead black bushy eyebrows and deep set eyes.
Senator TJ Fitzpatrick is re elected Chairman of Cavan Urban Council by 6-3 with runner up Paddy Conaty unanimously re elected Vice Chairman. Johnny Murray Labour and Benny Cafferty Fine Gael proposed and seconded Tom Fitzpatrick. His first duty as Chairman was to congratulate the new Pope in Rome saying “ may Pope Paul VI be long spared to lead the Church and humanity”.
Airmid O Hanlon and JA Clarke win the President’s Surgeon Cullen’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with ‘dark horse’ Jean McCormick and B Nelson a close second.
New branch of the Labour Party is set up in Cavan with a view to having members elected to local and national forums. Chairman John O Rourke UDC Secretary Tom O Connor Treasurer Tommy McKiernan. Committee Eddie Maguire Johnny Burns John Keogan Johnny Murray UDC and L Keane. The meeting was addressed by Waterford TD TA Kyne in the Town Hall which was packed to capacity for the occasion.
Over 90 on magical mystery tour of the islands of Lough Erne sponsored by Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne. The islands are described as monuments and store house of antiquities. Centre of attention was Devenish the most famous and historic on the vast lake. The members were ‘spellbound’ by the number and varieties of the antiquities including Saint Molaise’s House the Round Tower Teampall Mor Saint Mary’s Abbey house of the Canon’s regular of Saint Augustine and the old cemetery with its own unique high cross. Later the party visited White Island and the aptly named Inismacsaint where they encountered even more interesting remains and antiquities including a church another round tower and a cemetery. The outing was greatly enhanced by the splendid commentary and guidance of Rev Patrick Gallagher Chairman Donegal Historic Society.
Rose Smith Frances McKiernan Claire McKiernan and Marie O Reilly are pictured competing at the 45th annual Feis in Ballyjamesduff.
A revitalized Cavan beat Derry in sparkling style 3-9 to 2- thus becoming the first team to beat the homesters in Dean McGlinchey Park Ballinascreen. The only blot on the copy book was that they again faded in the last quarter letting Derry in for 2-2 without reply. Many of the Cavan players at that stage were blowing hard and out on their feet. Cavan will now face Donegal in the Ulster Semi Final in Clones and will have to improve considerably if they are to become the first holders of the glittering new Anglo Celt trophy which has been presented to the Ulster Council by the directors of the Anglo Celt. The old trophy will stay in Cavan at the home of Jim McDonnell captain of the team as they are the last holders and have won the competition on a record 44 times. Scorers for Cavan Charlie Gallagher 0-7 0-4 frees James Brady 1-2 Ray Carolan 1-0 and Cathal Toal Killeshandra Leaguers 1-0.
Cavan Gaels come storming back at the homesters Butlersbridge in the Junior League with the Bridge hanging on by a single point 1-5 to 1-4 and Jackie Sheridan newly reinvigorated Pat Gaffney and Des Lambert the Gaels are awarded a close in free to level the game when the pitch was invaded with several of the Butlersbridge players remonstrating with the referee John Foley Ballyhaise who had no option but to abandon the game. John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Donal Crowe Des Lambert and Jackie Sheridan all gave great second half displays. Gerard Finegan and PJ Carroll took over from Tom Smith and Con Smith in the second half ensuring a plentiful supply of the ball to the inside forwards where Terry Smith Tommy Monaghan Jackie Sheridan and Dick Mulcahy laid siege to the home citadel. Benny Henry Con Smith Tommy Smith at centre field forwards Ken Browne John Cusack and the O Reilly brothers all shone for the ‘homesters’ particularly in the opening half.
All conquering TP O Callaghan from Bailieboro maintains his unbeaten record when he wins the Ulster Mile title in a time of 4 minutes 20 seconds in Emyvale finishing three feet ahead of the flying Bobby Faren from Limavaddy the Ulster ½ mile champion. O Callaghan the 5,000 meter Ulster champion was 25 yards behind at the bell but on a heavy track the well built Bailieboro runner steadily closed down the Limavaddy flier to just edge him out by a yard at the tape. John Kennedy the defending champion was 3rd.
Cavan Clerical students will play a Cavan Gaels selection in Breffni Park. Team Peter Paul O Reilly P Smith Fintan McKiernan Phil Brady Tom McKiernan Felim Kelly Jim Brady Tommy Smith P McGuinness P Carolan Captain Martin Kelly Harry O Reilly Brian McElhinney Brian Morris and Brian Boylan. Subs Michael Cooke Tommy Monaghan JP Smith T Dalton and Gerard Finegan.
Two great Cavan football families celebrate ordinations with Raymond Brady son of Maurice and Kathleen Brady Drapers Upper Main Street. Maurice is a former Cavan Slashers Cavan Championship winner and present Treasurer of the Cavan Gaels. Johnny Cusack is a native of Ballyjamesduff and is son of Mr and Mrs Michael Cusack Drumrora. Michael won County Cavan Junior and Senior medals with Lavey in 1950 and 1951. The new priest’s uncle Johnny captained Lavey to successive titles and was at top of the left for Cavan when they won their last All Ireland Senior title defeating Meath in 1952.
June 29th 1963 The Celt continues its coverage of the life and times of the new Pope Paul VI telling the readers that he was appointed Archbishop of Milan in December 1954 and at his installation the address was given by Pope Pius XII who clearly signaled his preference for Montini as his successor. He was born in Brescia where he studied privately after his health broke down. He was ordained a priest in Brescia Cathedral in 1920. He studied later at the Roman Academy of Saint Augustine where he took his degrees in Philosophy. He later studied in the Ecclesiastical Academy where Church diplomats are trained. Spending one year in the Warsaw Embassy as work experience. In 1937 he was selected understudy Secretary of State for Ordinary Church affairs under the direction of Cardinal Pacelli. Celt hints at an uneasy relationship between the two men with Pope Pius XII plumping for Cardinal Magilome as his Secretary of State when elected Pope. When the Cardinal died in 1944 Pope Pius XII never replaced him preferring to take on the job himself. Eventually in 1953 he was appointed Co Secretary of State but refused the red hat of Cardinal. He had a direct telephone line to the Pope’s apartment and was in consultation with him a couple of times per day. He was created a Cardinal in 1958 by Pope John XXIII with the coat of arms ‘In Nomine Domine’ ‘In the name of the Lord’. In 1962 he travelled all over Africa visiting Rhodesia South Africa Nigeria and Ghana.
Father Raymond Brady is ordained a priest by Archbishop John Charles McQuaid Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of All Ireland in Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth. He celebrated his firs Mass in Maynooth on Monday morning assisted by Father Frank McKiernan President of Saint Felim’s College Ballinamore. His brother Maurice served the Mass and present were his parents Maurice and Kathleen sister Sheila brothers Maurice and Sean. Father Brady celebrated his first public Mass in the Cathedral on Tuesday imparting his blessing to friends and neighbours who travelled from all over Ireland to be present. Father Raymond Brady was educated at the Poor Clare Convent De La Salle Brothers Cavan Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’s Maynooth where he obtained his BA and BD with first class honours.
Johnny Cusack from Drumora Crosserlough was also ordained at Maynooth on Sunday saying his first Mass in Saint Patrick’s Maynooth assisted by Lavey native Father Terence Cunningham DCL. His two brothers served the Mass. Father Cusack said his first public Mass in Saint Mary’s Church Crosserlough on Tuesday. His aunt is Mrs Judy McEntee Church Street. Father Johnny Cusack was educated at Knocknagilla Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth.
Death of Joyce Campbell 198 Upper Newtownards Road Belfast. She was eldest daughter of the legendary Patrick and Mrs Margaret ‘Daisy’ McCarren. Her husband Dr John Campbell died only three years ago. She is survived by her 2 sons and 2 daughters sisters and many friends.
Dr Tadhg Lynch son of Mrs Lynch and the late Tim Solicitor Farnham Street is conferred with his MB Bch BAD degree at University College Dublin.
John Shannon Irish Life Assurance is the recipient of a presentation by District Manager CJ McGauran on the occasion of his promotion to Sligo at an enjoyable function in McMahon’s County Hotel. John has been resident in Belturbet for the last twenty years.
Over 70 delegates attend the Dail Mor Gaelic League in Cavan where 15 motions were dealt with all as Gaeilge.
July 6th 1963 William P O Hanlon Managing Director of the Anglo Celt is appointed Chairman of the Standard Newspapers Limited to succeed General Sean McEoin who is retiring for health reasons. Willie is President of the Master Printer’s Association and Vice President of Associated Irish Newspapers.
For the first time the coronation of the Pope will take place in the open air at Saint Peter’s Rome with up to two million people expected to participate. The gold and white triple crown will be laid on his head by Cardinal O Havriani Dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals.
President John Kennedy leaves Shannon for Gatwick after his triumphant 4 day tour of Ireland quoting a poem called ‘Shannon’ given to him at a reception in Arus an Uachtarainn by Sinead bean De Velera. He left with a tear in his eye and a lump in his throat laden down with presents and gifts vowing to return to the land of his forebears someday. “ I will have the memory of this wonderful Irish welcome in my heart always. I didn’t know Failte could mean as much as the hundred thousand welcomes the Irish people extended to me over the last few days”
Joe Brennan Graham’s Hotel Bailieboro is elected Chairman of the newly formed Cavan Hotel’s Association for Regional Tourism while Don McMullin the Railway Hotel is elected Secretary.
The Lady Captain’s (Dolie Brady) prize at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Mrs PA Farrelly. Joan O Hanlon won the Gross.
Charlie Reilly Clann Na Poblachta Drumherrish is unanimously elected Chairman of Cavan County Council succeeding Senator John Cole. Patrick Smith the veteran Fianna Fail councilor from Cootehill is unanimously elected Vice Chairman. Sean Lee leader of the Fianna Fail grouping on the Council announces that Fianna Fail will no longer support the rotation system agreed to a few years ago and will in future contest the position of Chairman.
Pictured are Don Twoomey brilliant centre half of the all conquering De La Salle Under 14 team captained by Paddy Reilly who captured yet another (the 4th in 5 years) Urban title at wet but well attended Breffni Park beating Lurgan by 3-16 to 0-2. Mullahoran beat Denn in an equally one sided Rural final winning 2-11 to Nil. Pictured is Seamus Gilheaney Chairman of the School’s League presenting the PJ Duke Cup to a jubilant Paddy Reilly. The victory was laid in the outstanding half back line where Denis O Keeffe man of the match Don Twoomey and Joe Gilmartin were rock solid at the back and joined in attack every opportunity they got. John Sheridan Tomas Greene and Oliver Galligan were very efficient clearing everything that came their way but they were never over worked. De La Salle had a strong tall forceful midfield in Paddy Reilly captain and Michael ‘Moucher’ Galligan. Pictured is Pearse Gilroy who swept through the Lurgan defence for a series of well taken points. The tall well built John McNamara played as target man to great effect. Paddy Sheridan on the 40 and Padraic Goodman were others to catch the eye in a well coordinated forward line with Noel Smith and the young Micheal ‘Haulie’ Reilly seen to great effect. The referee was Father Benny Maguire Saint Patrick’s College. In the first half Paddy Reilly scored 0-2 Pearse Gilroy 1-1 and P Goodman 0-1. Second half Don Twoomey and Noel Smith 1 goal each Sean McNamara 0-4 Pearse Gilroy 0-2 Paddy Reilly and P Goodman 0-1 each. De La Salle John Sheridan B Hyland Tom Greene Oliver Galligan Dennis O Keeffe Don Twoomey Joe Gilmartin Michael Galligan Paddy Reilly Padraic Goodman Paddy Sheridan Pearse Gilroy Micheal ‘Hauley’ Reilly and Noel Smith.
President De Velera is one of the 91 Head’s of State at the coronation of Pope Paul VI and is granted a private audience with the new Pope which lasted 21 minutes.
First ever De La Salle Sports are held in Breffni Park. 60 yards under 8 1st Jimmy Fay 2nd Thomas McKiernan. Sack Race under 11 1st Sean Quigley 2nd Kenneth O Keeffe. Under 10 100 Yards 1st Raymond McDonagh 2nd Martin Murray. Sack Race under 14 Brian McGlashin 2nd Norman Breslin .Egg and spoon under 8 1st Thomas Brady 2nd Thomas Johnston. Flag race under 10 Raymond McDonagh 2nd Martin Murray.220 yards under 14 Joseph Gilmartin 2nd Norman Breslin. Under 12 100 yards 1st Liam Quigley 2nd David Lee. Musical chairs Brendan Heslin 2nd Kevin Mullery.100 yards under 13 Norman Breslin 2nd Tom McEntee. Under 8 tricycle race Jimmy Scanlon. Relay T McEntee J Gilmartin L Quigley and Oliver Galligan . Under 11 100 yards Kevin Mullery 2nd Sean Quigley. Hurdles race under 14 1st Thomas Sheridan 2nd Joseph Gilmartin . Under 14 obstacle race Francis McCormick and 2nd Thomas Sheridan. The outstanding all rounder was Norman Breslin. Prizes presented by ex superintendant Joe Murray with amplification by Smyth’s 60 Main Street.
Mass of Thanksgiving in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan for the election of Pope Paul VI. The chief celebrant was Rev Joe Canon Sheridan Killeshandra deacon was Father George Gear and sub deacon was Rev Raymond Brady. Master of ceremonies Father PJ Gargan and Bishop Austin Quinn presided.
The Irish Independent reports that for the first time in a century the coronation of the Pope Paul VI the former Cardinal Giovanni Batista Montini takes place outdoors at Saint Peter’s Square witnessed by over 250,000 people and a world wide television audience of millions. “As the dusk falls the entire scene takes on an air of incredible beauty”!
Brendan Browne 111 Saint Helen’s Road Ballsbridge and formerly of Cathedral Road Cavan is 1st in Ireland in his final exams at UCD taking a degree in electrical engineering with 1st class honours. Brendan was educated at the Poor Clare’s De La Salle and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. He is eldest son of William MA formerly Saint Patrick’s College and now Holy Ghost College Blackrock.
S G Duffy Irish Life District Manager is the recipient of a 26 piece set of Waterford Crystal at a Social in his honour in Crover House Hotel. G McGovern District Inspector Longford made the presentation to Mr Duffy who is going on promotion as District Manager Thurles.
July 13th 1963 Thomas Smith 10 Jubilee is the over all winner of the Johnny Donohoe Perpetual Cup at the annual junior fishing outing to Derryheen.
Tragic death of the 29 year old Christopher Cusack farmer and labourer Glencurran Carrickaboy. The accident occurred at 2 pm on Sunday as he returned home accidently putting his foot on the accelerator as he approached a sharp bend in the road. Hugh Smith neighbour was a passenger and is detained with serious injuries in Cavan Surgical Hospital. Father George Gear was quickly on the scene and administered the Last Rites to the dying man. He was attended at the scene by Dr E McDonagh Bailieborough .Most popular hard working man he just returned from Lourdes last week. He lived alone and was a well known highly popular farmer and building contractor. He was an outstanding footballer with Ballinagh GFC who formed a guard of honour on both sides of the hearse at both the removal from the Surgical Hospital and at the funeral in Saint Matthew’s Church Drumavaddy where Father Michael Gilbride CC Ballinagh officiated assisted by Father PJ Corrigan CC Denn. Burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.
Michael B Sheridan Dartry Cootehill is appointed permanent agricultural instructor with Meath Committee of Agriculture and will take up his new appointment on the 1st September 1963.
Rás Tailteann whizzes through Cavan and out the Farnham Road on its way to Mullingar.
Butlersbridge open the quest for Junior Championship honours with a well merited win 2-11 to 3-5 against Killeshandra Leaguers at Rory O Moore Park Belturbet. Playing against a stiff breeze and up the hill in the first half the Bridge trailed by 3-3 to 1-3 at the interval. Feature of the game was the sparkling display by back to form county man Con Smith and the accurate place kicking of Johnny Cusack. Killeshandra won the toss and played with the hill and wind. Brian Myles was a defensive star in his old position in defence after being out of sorts in the full forward line in the first half. Goalie Jerry Healey could not be blamed for any of the three goals that he conceded as the defence were strangely shaky in the firs half without the physique and power of the great Brian Myles. Terry Smith was his usual steady reliable self at full back while brother Tommy Con Kevin Smith Frank O Reilly at centre half flanker Benny Henry Ken Browne all sparkled into life in a great second half display. Terry Smith replaced Jerry Healey in goal when Killeshandra were awarded a late penalty and made a great save from a ‘rasper’ by current county senior star Cathal Toal. Best for Killeshandra who ran out of steam in the second half was county star Cathal Toal.
Patrick Gaffney BE Latt buys the Erne Cinema in Belturbet for £2,050 PJ O Reilly and Finegan Menton 14-15 Lower O Connell Street Dublin were the Auctioneers.
Stradone strong burly team led by Mick McCarthy leaders of the Cavan Hurling League sweep aside the challenge of Cavan Owen Roe’s 5-6 to 0-2 at Breffni Park. Scores were even in the first half but Stradone stepped in for 4 unanswered goals in the second period. Mick McCarthy John Muldowney Liam Carolan T Smith and P Power outstanding for Stradone while Owen Roe were best served by Sean Woods Patsy Lee Seamus McCormack Seamus Bennett Paddy Lyons and Tony Brady. Rev Brother Cyril was the referee.
Cavan are expected to out play Donegal in the Ulster Semi Final in Clones while Monaghan play the all conquering Donegal in the Minor curtain raiser. Admission is two shillings with side line seats two shillings extra. Schoolboys will be admitted for six pence. Cavan Boy Scouts Band will lead the parade and take up a collection in the grounds.
‘Saint Aiden’s’ Drumelis former residence of Paddy Baxter Senator and Cathaoirleacch are purchased at auction by George V Maloney Junior for £3,600.
Minnie O Neill’s bungalow at Drumalee is purchased in trust by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor for a sum believed to be in the region of £2.675.Con P Smith was the Auctioneer and Sean P Kelly had carriage.
Bridge Mattie Corcoran and Liam Bogue E/W Tom Hickey and Surgeon Cullen.
Featured in this week’s Anglo Celt are the Reilly family Ashe Street two of whom Paddy and Haulie starred for the De La Salle in this year’s Schools’ Finals at Breffni Park. Paddy has played for 5 successive years with the team and has been successful on four occasions in the Championship. While older brother JJ also played for 5 years and was a winner of county medals on three occasions. Younger brother Micheal ‘Hauley’ starred in this year’s win. Paddy who captained the team this year has played at corner forward full forward centre field on successive teams. They are sons of Michael and Elizabeth Reilly Ashe Street.
Danny O Kelly beats out of luck Leo McDonald to win the Member’s Cup at County Cavan Golf Club .In the O Hanlon Cup Final B Nelson beat Vincent Crotty. In the Scotch Foursomes S Lawlor and Frank Brady 61 nett beat H Carthy and Danny O Kelly 66 ½ nett.
Pictured is Patsy Lee who has given two sparkling performances for his club Owen Roe in the county Cavan Hurling League.
Over 100 young anglers at the annual fishing competition sponsored by Cavan Angling Club who served each one of them sandwiches tea around a blazing bonfire. There was an amazing total of 185 fish caught with Tommy Smith 10 Jubilee winning the top prize and Johnny Donohoe Cup which Johnny the Treasurer of the Club presented. Vincent Bartley Chairman presented the remainder of the prizes. Results 8-10 year olds 1st Philip Donohoe Abbey Street 2nd James Quinn Tullac Mongan 3rd Desmond Donohoe Abbey Street. Section B 10-12 1st Sean Reilly Swellan Thomas Smith 10 Jubilee 3rd John Lee Tullac Mongan. Section C 12-14 1st Tom Greene Saint Phelim’s Place 2nd Dominick Lynch Tullac Mongan 3rd Coleman Smith Drumalee. The competitors were transported to and from the venue in two luxury coaches supplied free of charge by Maurice Jackson.
Death of Katie Cusack Shankill who was predeceased by her sister Anne on Christmas Day. She is survived by her husband Michael son daughters brother sister and other relatives. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
On the three day Blood Transfusion visit to Cavan, 585 people give blood in the Protestant Hall. This is 83 more than last year. The event was hosted and organized by Eileen Maloney and the members of Cavan Red Cross.
Death of George Donaghy in Luton after a short illness borne with great courage and fortitude. He was a distinguished Sergeant in the RIC. He was son of Manus and Ellen Donaghy Kilmore. He is survived by his wife daughters brother Manus and sister Mary McDonald Lislin.
Good supply of cattle at Cavan Fair with buyers from a wide area.. Yearlings £36-£40 2 year olds £55-60 three year olds £60-72-10-0 milch cows £40-50 springers £55-65 mincers £28-35. Bull calves £18-25 shorthorns £10-15. Working horses £40-50 ponies £40-50 donkeys £5-15. Carrying sows £32-40 bonhams £8-12 per pair.
July 20th 1963 Michael J Smith Secretary of Cavan County Council devises a new plan for university grants which is later adopted by the Council. Medical courses of 6 years maximum loan of £250 payable over 12 years to cover lodgings travelling expenses etc. Architect and all courses over 5 years £160 Dentistry £140 Engineering £120 and Arts and Commerce £100.
Pictured at the ‘Kiss of Life’ demonstration is Brian Sullivan reviving Albert Hickey with Frances Sullivan and Pat Saunderson looking on at the Water Safety week at Swellan Lake.
Major upset as the holders Cavan ‘are caught on the hop’4-5 to 0-6 by outsiders Donegal in the Ulster senior semi final at Clones with the winners qualifying for their first ever final to be played at Breffni Park Cavan. According to Pat O Neill the team let the supporters down and Donegal’s win was ‘ like taking candy from kids’. Kerry beat Cork 1-18 to 3-7 in Killarney while Dublin beat Laois 2-11 to 2-9 in Croke Park. PJ calls for a team manager to be appointed with full control over switches and selection. Cavan with 44 titles looked completely out of their depth and were never in the contest with a chance of winning. “Ray Carolan at midfield played well subduing the brilliant Frankie McFeeley while Stafford Maguire and Kelly in defence fought all through and are blameless for the shame inflicted on the supporters by such a gutless display. Cavan’s best forward Jimmy O Donnell was taken off by a group of selectors who shamed themselves in their incoherent and lack of intelligence and should all be dismissed for gross incompetence”. Donegal led by 2-3 to 0-5 at the interval. Everything Donegal attempted came off and they scored a couple of lucky goals that amazed even their long suffering fans who waited 80 years for the team to make this breakthrough. Peter Pritchard replaced Cathal Toal at half time and he was the only Cavan forward to sparkle and made a big difference to the attack scoring Cavan’s sole point in the second half. The Donegal team who made the breakthrough to contest their first ever Ulster senior final Seamus Hoare Finian Gallagher Bernard Brady Brendan McFeeley Sean O Donnell John Hannigan Paul Kelly Frankie McFeeley PJ Flood Cormac Breslin Sean Ferriter Captain Mick Griffin Donal Breslin Des Houlihan and Harry Laverty. The much talked about superb Donegal minor team won their semi final beating a very poor Monaghan side 6-14 to 0-4 after leading at the interval by 4-3 to 0-2.
Ardee are the visitors to Cavan Sports Centre where Malachy Elliott and Colin Carthy beat Ed Watters and T Matthews 6-1 Garrett Arnold and Mickey Breslin beat D O Neill and G McGee 6-4 Moya Maloney and Frances Sullivan beat Ann Shannon and Mary McMahon 6-5 Marlis Smith and Clare Maloney lost to Mary Coyle and J McKiernan 1-6 J Carroll and D Smith beat P McDonnell and Orla Clarke 1-6 C Carthy and Moya Maloney beat Ed Wallis and Miss Shannon 6-4 Malachy Elliott and Frances Sullivan beat Matthew and Miss McCarthy 6-3 Kevin Burke and Clare Maloney lost to G McGee and Miss McKeever 4-6 Michael Breslin and Marlis Smith lost to D O Neill and Miss Cole 2-6. An enjoyable ‘hop’ was held in the Sports Centre later with the cup presented to Ardee who won overall 5-4.
Death of the legendary Surgeon Joseph McMullin former County Surgeon in Cavan at his residence ‘Inis Fail’ Woodbine Avenue Stillorgan Dublin at the age of 77. He was Cavan’s first ever County Surgeon. Native of Donegal he qualified as a doctor in 1910 at Saint Cecelia’s Hospital Colchester England. Later dispensary doctor in Burtonport in 1911. Later he qualified as a surgeon at the Shell and Rock Hospital Ballyshannon where he served from 1914-1923 when he was appointed as Cavan’s first ever County Surgeon. He served in Cavan from 1923 until his retirement in January 1952. His dedication to his patients and skill as a surgeon were legendary and he did much to enhance the reputation of the old Surgical Hospital. He lived close by with his family in ‘Inis Fail’ and made himself available around the clock seven days per week. He was brother of Rev P McMullin PP Donegal and the late Rev M Canon McMullin PP Carrigart and Vincent M McMullin Solicitor Ballybofey. He is survived also by his wife Frances sons Surgeon J P McMullin Justice Art McMullin and Dom McMullin ‘Railway Hotel Cavan daughters Una Smith Farnham Street Airmid O Hanlon ‘Glenair’ Cathedral Road Mrs P Flanagan Dublin Mrs D Meagher Dublin Mrs J Celvey Dublin Miss N McMullin Miss D McMullin and Miss M McMullin and 36 grandchildren. Funeral from Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Merrion to Dean’s Grange cemetery.
Death penalty abolished . Exemptions include murder of a guard or prison officer on duty or the murder of a foreign diplomat or head of state. Treason is also included as a capital offence.
Rev Eamonn Mansfield CSSP Kimmage Manor is ordained a priest by the Archbishop of Dublin John Charles McQuaid at All Saints College Clonliffe . Father Eamonn is eldest son of Mr and Mrs JP Mansfield Rock Cross. He said his first Mass at Blackrock College where he was educated and was assisted by Rev M Geraghty PP Glasnevin. He said his firs public Mass in the Cathedral on Tuesday imparting his blessing to the large and representative congregation.
Elmbank Hatcheries Cavan Monaghan and branches are offering 1st cross leghorn at £1-£2-25 per 25.
July 27th 1963 Down and Donegal will play for the spanking new Anglo Celt trophy in the Ulster Final in Breffni Park Cavan next Sunday. The new trophy presented by the directors of the Anglo Celt was handed over to the Ulster Council at their meeting in Monaghan by the Editor Edward O Hanlon. The old trophy presented in 1925 will remain in the possession of Cavan team captain Jim McDonnell who was the captain of the winning Cavan team in 1962. Sean Ferriter of Donegal or George Lavery of Down will as rival captains be striving to be the first to win the new trophy. Stewards are asked to be in their places not later than mid day with a record crowd expected. Bus parking will be at the Courthouse. Fair green Magnet Cinema and other parking facilities have been secured. Farmers along the route have offered their fields along the Clones Arva and Cootehill roads. It is expected that a crowd of over 30.000 will converge on Breffni Park where the Embankment will hold an estimated 10.000 spectators. Programmes will be sold at all entrances to the town by Oliver Plunkett’s Under 16 and De La Salle Under 14s who are on a generous commission. The programmes will be distributed on Saturday evening at Tom Fitzpatrick’s Solicitors Farnham Street. The minor game will proceed the senior game and will feature the same two teams Down and favourites Donegal the present Ulster League Champions.
B Nelson wins the Captain’s Owen McGovern’s prize at County Cavan Golf Club with 69 nett. Phil Lawlor Junior (9) was runner up while Jack Binchey with 61 had the best gross.
Corlurgan school is decorated in honour of Mrs John Crotty NT who is retiring after 40 years of distinguished service to the school. Father Peter Paul Galligan a past pupil and leading Cavan footballer on vacation from Australia made the presentation to his old teacher of a silver tea service suitably inscribed. Included in the overflow attendance were Fathers Joe Dolan Adm PJ Gargan AJ O Brien County Council and Frank Crowe Chairman of the organising committee.
Robert Simpson 18 Saint Patrick’s Terrace Cavan is appointed Unit officer Cavan branch Red Cross with Eileen Maloney as usual heading up the ladies’ section.
Francie Farrelly at the age of 20 returns home to visit his parents at 38 Saint Felim’s Place. Francie a member of the USA marines brings with him his wife and newly born child. Along with his brother Hubert Francis was a member of the CBSI troop and band.
Death of Peter McCabe Pullamore husband of Mary. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife and family. Funeral was large and representative at Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
August 3rd 1963 Record attendance at Down V Donegal Ulster Final in Cavan on a blistering hot day with Breffni Park unable to hold the crowds which occupied all of the fields at Creighan Rosculligan and Kilnavara with non paying fans who failed to gain admission to the ground. Upwards of 60,000 are believed to have travelled from the far reaches of Donegal and Down to a venue that was hopelessly inadequate and ill prepared.
Michael Jordan Wolfe Tone Street is pictured with his 20lbs 6 oz pike which won the PJ Lee Cup as the heaviest fish caught in the 1962-193 Season and sponsored by Cavan and District Tourism.
Sympathy is extended to Bishop Austin Quinn on the death of his brother Henry Quinn Millfield Armagh . He is survived by his brothers Patrick Arthur Bernard and Bishop Austin brothers wife and three children.
Fourth Ulster Championship for superb Down who outclassed a hopelessly nervous and poor Donegal 2-11 to 1-4 in one of the poorest Ulster Finals in living memory on a sweltering hot humid day before a record crowd of 36.000 spectators at hopelessly inadequate Breffni Park where even the much heralded embankment (Town Dump) went up in flames and had to be evacuated and spectators shepherded to safety by a very efficient Cavan Fire Brigade. Down were complete masters of a lack luster game where Donegal simply did not’ turn up’ and even the scoring of an early penalty by John Hannigan failed to whet the appetites of players totally overcome with 1st Ulster Final nerves. To make matters worse for their thousands of spectators Down won the Minor final beating a very strong and skillful Donegal with a last minute goal 4-6 to 2-11 after Donegal led at the interval by 2-6 to 1-3. They showed some wonderful skills but ran into trouble by over elaboration and the hot weather and big wide pitch took its toll on the Donegal stamina. Padraig McFlynn President of the Ulster Council presented the magnificent Anglo Celt Cup to George Lavery captain of the Down team after the game. Down scorers Brian Johnston 1-2 Paddy Doherty 1-1 Sean O Neill 0-4 Val Kane 0-2 James and Dan McCartan 0-1 each. Donegal replied per John Hannigan 1-0 penalty Cormac Breslin 0-2 Frankie McFeeley and Sean Ferriter 0-1 each. Most Rev Dr James Moynagh Bishop of Calabar former Cavan and Mullahoran star footballer threw in the ball. Because of the warm weather Cavan town pubs and restaurants were packed all day to full capacity while Virginia was busier than a normal Show day and Cootehill busier than the full week end Ulster Fleadh held in the town recently. According to the Anglo Celt the Ulster Council are committed to playing two out of every six Ulster finals in Cavan!
Monaghan Town show their class trashing Cavan Town 6-0 in the Duncan Cup at Villa Park Clones. Cavan were in the game up to half time but capitulated after Gene Cullivan missed a penalty which would have put them in the lead. Cavan will now play Kilmore at the latter’s venue next week.
Five invalids booked on the forthcoming Oblate Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Organizers Peggy Willock Surgical Hospital and Nellie Gargan ‘The Ritz Bar’ need funds and each donor will be remembered in a novena of Masses in Lourdes.
Death of Elizabeth Cusack Wolfe Tone Street only a short time in Cavan where she came after the recent death of her husband 9 years ago. The family were natives of Killymeehan Stradone . They were extremely well known and popular over a wide area. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan was large and representative. Burial later in Drung cemetery.
Father Ray Brady recently ordained priest and son of Maurice and Kay Brady Upper Main Street is appointed Curate in Ballinaglera county Leitrim.
Sale of the century as Tom Clarke Cathedral Road buys ‘Fortview’ on 14 acres of land at Farnham Road for £3.820. The property belonged to the late AM Mee for many years.
August 10th 1963 Cavan Urban Council Garden Competition Zone A P McGrath Saint Phelim’s Place . Zone B William Sheridan 13 Saint Brigid’s Terrace each receive £5.
Niall Walsh Clerical Officer Cavan County Council is appointed Town Clerk Buncrana county Donegal. Native of Kingscourt Niall joined the Local Government Services in 1954. Prominent member of Cavan Golf Club and Cavan Musical Society. His marriage to Gertie McDonald Tower Hamlet takes place on September 12th 1964.Pictured are four generations of an old distinguished Cavan family the Johnston’s Wolfe Tone Street. Alice Mooney is pictured with her grand daughter Elizabeth Mooney daughter Mary and great grand daughter June on June’s 1st birthday. Elizabeth is widow of the late Patrick Johnston a Labour member and Chairman of Cavan Urban Council for many years.
On a wet day in July the casual staff employed to prepare Breffni Park for the Ulster Final are pictured hard at work. Terry Weir Bill Allen Harry Donegan Jimmy McKeown Peter Gaffney Simon Buckley Barney Connolly Mickey Reilly Tommy Owens Charles Maguire James O Brien and Mickey O Brien.
Death of John J Fitzpatrick Jersey City aged 59 suddenly. He was son of Francis Fitzpatrick Breffni Terrace. He was an Engineer in Jersey city with the Board of Education. He emigrated from Cavan 39 years ago. He served in the American Navy for over 30 years. He fought in both the Atlantic and Pacific during World War 2 and later served as a New York State Trooper. He was brother of the legendary Joey ‘Bendy’ Fitzpatrick College Street. His sister died in Jersey city in January.
Forty members of Cavan Boy Scouts leave for the annual camp in Mornington county Meath with John Donohoe and Father Torlac O Reilly in charge of the party.
John McCaffrey Barney Connolly and Tom Lyons on his annual holiday from New York catch an amazing 20 dozen perch in three hours fishing on the River Erne.
Birth of Victor Fagan at Bangor Hospital son of Arthur Solicitor and member of Cavan UDC. His wife is Winnie nee Johnston.
Death of John J O Reilly a native of Drumcrave who emigrated to the USA in 1928. He is survived by two sons Sean and Kevin and last visited Ireland in 1933. He possessed a picture of the school dated 1924. Funeral in America.
August 17th 1963 Onslow Bredin moves in to clear the way for the erection of six houses opposite the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan at a place known as ‘Cathedral Corner. Onslow stated that all of the houses apart from one are all pre sold.
Joan O Hanlon wins the Lady President’s Prize (Dorie Smith) at Cavan Golf Club. Jean McCormick wins the hidden prize in section A while Mrs PA Farrelly wins section B Maureen McDonald had the best gross.
Mullahoran beat Virginia Blues the defending champions to claim a place in the Cavan senior football final 12 points to 0-3. The teams were tied at 0-2 each at the interval. Mullahoran scored ten points in the second half without reply. Simon Deignan exerted his authority as referee in a very able manner. Danny and John Brady Connie Halton Padraic Harton Jim Brady Tom Smith and Phil McGuiness at centre field outstanding for the winners who now play Bailieborough in the county final.
Down play Dublin in the all Ireland semi final and the winners will play Galway who disposed of the reigning champions Kerry in their semi final.
Francis Garvey and Patsy Lee top the honours lists at Saint Patrick’s College Leaving Certificate results. Both are past students of De La Salle Cavan. Others to figure prominently include Ray Dunne Dermot Burke George Crowe Paddy Smallhorne Peter Pritchard Gussy Crowe and Terry Brady.
Grade 3 Royal Irish Academy of Music 1st Mary Mansfield Farnham Road Bernadette Smith Farnadolly. Grade 2 Manix McKenna Lily McKenna Rita Hill Bernard Galligan and Marian Galligan.
Death of Hugh McGurk Kelly’s Terrace at the age of 81. He was a founder and director of McGurks Building Contractors Cavan. He was an outstanding footballer and brother of the famous Mick who led Cavan in their first All Ireland semi final at Clonturk Park Dublin 1892 when they were beaten by Dublin team ‘Young Irelanders’. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Cavan Gael’s formed a guard of honour while Father PJ Gargan officiated at both the removal and funeral.
Nora CP Fallon County Hospital Castlebar is appointed Assistant Matron at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn.
The ‘Great Train Robbery’ when a gang of at least 15 masked and armed men held up the mail train at Cheddington Bucks escaping with over £1 million in notes.
Audrey Richmond daughter of Harry and Iris Dublin Road is awarded a scholarship to the Royal School tenable for five years.
Sport’s Centre team beat Cootehill 10-2 at the Cootehill tennis club. Dermot Burke and Dermot Healy beat P Trenier and L Cagney 5-7 Gene McCusker and C Carthy beat B Shiels and G O Donohoe 6-1 Malachy Elliott and Mickey Breslin beat M Smith and D Lennon 6-0 Moya Maloney and Frances Sullivan beat B Whelan and S Gunn 6-0 Brian Gaffney and Lorraine McCarren beat S Trenier and M Whelan 6-4.
August 24th 1963 Mrs R Browne Clonogonnell wins two 1st prizes for home made creamery butter at Oldcastle Show where the famous Iris Kellett is pictured on ‘Cinderella’ in the confined grade b jumping competition.
Ten thousand farmers block all access to Athlone to protest against the continuing loss of income and emigration among the farming population. Cars lorries and buses are caught up in the traffic jam as one person in a small family car tried to pass through the chaos the car and occupants were lifted off the road and deposited on a side street by a group of protesting farmers.
Death of Joseph Coyle Drumullen and late of Belturbet. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Patrick’s Church Drumcor to the adjoining cemetery.
Father Paddy Coyle Lourdes AC Drogheda is the winner of the six mile cross country classic run during the Gymkhana . Eamonn Tully Laragh AC and Peter Paul Reilly Laragh AC were second and third. The winner and runner up received cups while third received a medal.
In a thriller played at Breffni Park Lacken and Drumalee draw in Junior Division 2 Final 3-6 to 1-12. Tadhg McCarthy at full forward for Lacken was man of the match giving a torrid time to Sean Woods the Drumalee full back all afternoon. Two well engineered goals by the outstanding Paddy Lyons gave Drumalee a very fortunate draw. Aidan Brady George Crowe in defence Thomas McKiernan and Brendan Donohoe in attack starred for an impressive Lacken outfit. Tommy Molloy Seamus Reilly and Raymond Carroll in defence for Drumalee while Frankie Walsh Michael Smith and the outstanding Paddy Lyons shone in attack for the Cavan town team. Drumalee led by 1-4 to 0-6 at half time but played second fiddle to an impressive Lacken in the second half until seven minutes from the end Paddy Lyons scored a brilliant individual goal and on the stroke of full time placed Brian Gaffney to blast home the equalising goal.
Dublin beat Ulster Champions Down 2-11 to 0-7 to qualify for the All Ireland final. A whirlwind start and outstanding display in the first half sealed the issue for the Metropolitans. Scorers for Dublin Mickey Whelan 0-6 Dessie ‘Snitchy’ Ferguson 1-1 Brian McDonald 1-0 John Timmons 0-2 Des Foley and Simon Behan 0-1 each. Scorers for a lacklustre Down Sean O Neill 0-3 Paddy Doherty 0-2 Joe Lennon and James McCartan 0-1 each.
Thieves break into Petrol Pump attendants office at Tractamotors causing extensive damage to the hut and stealing £11 worth of cigarettes. The cash takings which were secured within the same box and locked by Jackie Fitzpatrick attendant before going off duty at 11 PM was not taken.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Jim Logue Kilnavara wife of Anglo Celt staff photographer Jim ‘ Flash’ Logue on the death of her mother Mrs Quinn on Wednesday last.
Cavan Open Tennis Michael Buchanan beat Harry Elliott 4-6 6-2 6-3 to win the men’s singles. Frances Sullivan and Moya Maloney beat Anne Sullivan and Ann Leonard. H Elliott and Loraine McCarren beat C Carthy and Helen Gaffney 6-1 6-1. The trophies and prizes were presented to the winners by Mary McCormick daughter of the proprietor Tommy McCormick at a well attended and enjoyable social in the hall later.
August 31st 1963 Mary Josephine Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Smith Ballyhaise qualifies as an SRN at Lambeth Hospital London.
Inspired by man of the match Pat Clarke Bailieborough beat Crosserlough to qualify for the senior championship final on a score of 1-5 to 0-7 at Breffni Park. The two even teams were tied on 1-3 to 0-6 at the interval.
Butlersbridge Carnival opens for a dancing bonanza for three weeks with a monster draw for £10 on the opening night. Mighty Avons Skyrockets Magnificent 7 The Kings Telstar’s Donie Collins Grafton and Jack Ruane will supply the music to the thousands of dancers who will be admitted with a discount of 20% if they check in before 9 o clock from Sunday September 1st to 22nd September 1963. General admission is 5/-.
Death of the very popular well known Kathleen Bell in Dublin. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs James Kelly Connolly Street and for many years she ran the famous ‘Arch Café’ opposite Bridge Street Corner. Her husband Thomas was an architect and engineer with Belfast Corporation. She is survived by one son Ronnie and a daughter Pauline Coffey 3 brothers and 3 sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Church of the Holy Child Swords Road with burial later in Ballgriffin cemetery.
Dominic Twoomey son of Sergeant and Mrs Twoomey James Mansfield son of Mr and Mrs JP Mansfield County Engineer Rock Cross Jimmy McCormack son of Tommy and Maisie Tullac Mongan and Padraig Goodman son of Frank and Maura Earlsvale Road are awarded scholarships to Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. Jimmy McCormack is the third member of his family to win County Council scholarships as Eamonn and Paddy are already students in Saint Patrick’s College.
September 7th 1963 Cavan Vintner’s Association lead the outcry at the turning off of the Shantemon water supply at 11 o clock each night. An embattled County Manager Dermot McCarthy tells the Urban Council that the disruption is on account of essential annual cleaning of the filters which are stuffed with algae and this job can only be done when the water is tuned off. Some of the Councillors doubted his word until he produced two samples one filtered and a green gluey substance which was the unfiltered sample. The Council quickly changed their tune. Tenders for the building of 13 houses in Swellan are opened with Eamonn Galligan Ballinagh quoting £33,157 James Bredin and Sons Cavan £28,856 which works out at £2,200 per house . The County Manager remarks that prices have gone up as the 34 houses in Tullac Mongan cost the Council only £38.000 10 years ago..
Owen Roe Hurling Club beat Cootehill 3-00 to 2-2 in a hurling challenge at Breffni Park after Cootehill had led by 2-2 to 1-0 at the interval. Best for Owen Roe were Danny O Kelly Sean Walsh goal S McCormack S Bennett Raymond Carroll Patsy Lee and the Lyons brothers. Brother Cyril was referee.
Noel Cusack Bunnoe is among the first to secure honours in the Inter Certificate at Kilnacrott Abbey.
Cavan Senior Final ends in a crescendo of excitement as Bailieborough and Mullahoran play out a draw 1-6 each. Pat Clarke man of the match rescued Bailieborough with a fantastic goal just 11 minutes from the end and the east Cavan side were on the attack from there until the finish with Mullahoran hanging on to the ropes. Former Mullahoran great Bishop Patrick Moynagh threw in the ball to start a thrilling and exciting final. Tomsie Smith at centre field and John and Jim Brady kept Mullahoran hopes alive with an heroic display of defending as Bailieboro strove might and main to get the winning score. Martin Kelly was by far the best forward on the Bailieboro team and threatened danger every time he gained possession. In a adverse weather conditions Crosserlough beat Maghera 2-11 to 2-2 in the Minor Final which was the curtain raiser at well attended but damp Breffni Park. Crosserlough led by 2-6 to 2-2 at the interval. Scorers for Crosserlough Tony Brady 1-6 Des Boylan 1-0 Mickey /Cusack 0-2 O Brady C Brady and F McKiernan 0-1 each. Referee Fintan Tierney maintained control all through and was a very fair and efficient official.
Cavan Gaels beat Butlersbridge 2-9 to 3-5 in a junior challenge at Breffni Park. Jim Simpson was outstanding in the Cavan Gael's goal while Jim McDonnell Jack McEntee Tony McConnell Jackie Sheridan and Philip Murray were outstanding for the Cavan Gael's Ken Browne Ray Dunne Con Smith starred for the visitors. Scorers Jack McEntee 1-0 Sean Galligan 1-0 Philip Murray 0-5 Jackie Sheridan 0-3 and Tommy Monaghan 0-1.Mickey Walsh Drumalee was an excellent referee.
Philip Fitzsimmons John J Cusack James J O Reilly Oliver Kelly Andrew McEntee Sean Kellegher Raymond Carroll Brendan Harvey are some of the familiar names in Saint Pat’s Inter Cert roll of honour.
Sean Walsh is pictured with his wife May and boatman Willie Hynes after swimming Lough Corrib on Sunday travelling the five miles from Headford to Knock Ferry Quay . Conditions were cold but the lake was calm. Sean’s next swim is an attempt on Galway Bay. He has already swam Lough Sheelin two ways Carlingford Lough and Sean is coached by well known Enniskillen and Belfast swimmer Jack McCelland.
Patrick Lee son of Phil and Ellen Lee Ashe Street is awarded a university scholarship on the results of his leaving certificate at Saint Patrick’s College. Patsy is an outstanding hurler and athlete and is a past pupil of the De La Salle Cavan.
Death of the legendary MJ Canon O Sullivan PP Saint Aloysius Parish Roby Liverpool brother of Kathleen O Sullivan and a native of Ballylongford county Kerry. He was noted as a builder of schools community centres presbyteries and churches and raised over £250, 000 for his building schemes in recent years.
Sympathy is extended to Peter Mullen on the death of his brother in law Garda Sergeant Andrew O Shea Newtownforbes county Longford after a very short illness.
Brenda Scott daughter of Willie and Mrs Scott Moynehall is awarded a Cavan County Council 5 year scholarship to Loreto College Cavan.
Death of Patrick J Kiernan Raheny Dublin. Played with Dublin in 1924, he later played with Cavan in 1925 and was a member of the famous side who just lost to Kerry in the epic semi final of 1925 in Tralee. He won an All Ireland with Dublin in 1924 and later played with Wexford. While stationed in Cavan as a Garda he played with Rory O Moore’s Belturbet. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killester with burial in Saint Fintan’s Cemetery Sutton where the celebrant was Rev Michael Noonan Saint Mary’s College Knockbeg. He is survived by his wife Brigid sons Patrick Donal and John Kiernan and daughters Mrs E Noonan and Mrs M Lenihan two sisters F Doran and K Hamill.
September 14th 1963 Rainfall in August 1963 amounted to 4.00 inches on 23 rainy days- heaviest .97 on the 23rd August. Rainfall in August 1962 amounted to 5.05 on 22 rainy days.
His Grace Most Rev Dr John Heenan Archbishop of Liverpool is appointed Archbishop of Westminster. His enthronement will take place on the 27th of September 1963.
Donegal are a bogey team for Cavan as they flop once again 2-8 to 0-5 in the Final of the Dr McKenna Cup in Breffni Park. Donegal’s first ever major trophy, the cup was presented to Sean Ferriter captain after the game by Padraig McFlynn President of the Ulster Council. Donegal led at the interval by 1-4 to Cavan’s 0-3. Outstanding displays by Jack McEntee who was ‘deadly’ from placed balls on his debut Danny Brady Mullahoran John Reilly Cross in goals and Tom Maguire at full back. Ray Carolan Tony Morris acquitted themselves and Pat Clarke was a hard working forward with no support. Cavan played so poorly that PJ O Neill remarks that “Donegal had nothing to beat as Cavan sunk to an undistinguished low”!
Gráinne Blessing Mary Smith Katherine Swarbrigg Teresa McGauran Frances Sullivan Gráinne Boylan are among the honours at Loreto College Cavan Inter Cert results.
Death of well known Cavan Republican Patrick Brady ‘Cavan House’ Quiet unassuming man he was a notable Republican and fought in the War of Independence and later in the Civil War on the Republican side. The house was a well known hide out for gunmen on the run and was raided on a regular basis by both the British Army and RIC. He had a great interest in gaelic games and played with Cavan Slashers in his younger days. Despite the fact that he was an amputee he never let it get him down and Patrick was a familiar figure taking the sun and talking to friends as he sat on the steps of the Cavan House. He is survived by a brother in America aunt nephews nieces relatives and friends. Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid’s Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Jimmy Finlay son of James and Rose Finlay 14 Abbey Street is professed a brother of the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis at Annaghdown County Galway. He is now known as Brother Boniface.
Sympathy is extended to Margaret Smith Newsagent Bridge Street on the death of her cousin Eileen Magee a native of Arva in Halifax Yorkshire England.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Gerry Hunt and PD Maloney E/W Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold.
Meeting organised for Protestant Hall with a view to forming a Badminton Club in the town.
Cavan Fair very good supply with prices in the horse and pony section down by £2-€3. Cattle yearlings £34-40 two year olds £48-52 three year olds £55-65 springers £50-75 mincers £20-30 working horses £40-45 ponies £35-40 knackers £40-50 donkies £7-15 carrying sows £25-30 bonhams £10-14
The Anglo Celt will increase to six pence from the next issue.
September 21st 1963 County Manager Dermot McCarthy hooks a trout on Sheelin containing a neatly folded £1 note. Later he caught three more fish weighing from 1 ½ to 3 lbs.
Bishop William Conway at the age of 50 is appointed by Pope Paul VI to succeed Cardinal John Dalton the late Archbishop of Armagh. Outstanding scholar and churchman he will be enthrone in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh on Wednesday 25th September in a ceremony to be carried live on BBC1 and RTE.
Queen Elizabeth of England is expecting her 4th child 15 years after the birth of son and heir Charles. Princess Anne is now 13.
Bailieboro without Gabriel Kelly married on Saturday and clerical students Felim and Martin Kelly are decisively beaten by Mullahoran 1-10 to 0-3 with gate receipts amounting to £430 in the senior county final at Breffni Park. Mullahoran were without the services of Jim Brady Paddy Smith and Tomsie Smith all clerical students. Mullahoran were a completely different entity in this replay and outclassed the East Cavan side from the start leading by 0-5 to 0-2 at half time. Scorers for Mullahoran Danny Brady 1-0 P Kiernan 0-3 Padraic Harten 0-2 P McGuinness 0-2 and PJ Brady 0-1. In the curtain raiser Butlersbridge beat Mountnuggent 0-11 to 1-6 in the county junior semi final. In a game full of fervour and vigour with great football and combination play from two very evenly matched sides. Butlersbridge led by 0-8 to 0-1 after playing with the strong fresh wind. Gerry Healy was outstanding in goals John Sheanon Terry Smith and Mickey Reilly were rock solid in the full back line. Con Smith gave an exhibition of catching and kicking at midfield ably assisted by the tall mobile youthful Ray Dunne. John Cusack Kevin Smith Ken Browne and Tom Sheridan were always dangerous when they had the ball. Scorers for the Bridge John Cusack 0-6 Tommy Smith Kevin Smith and Tom Sheridan 0-1 each. Referee Phil Brady Castleblayney. Team Gerry Healy Mickey Reilly Terry Smith John Sheanon M Reilly E Reilly Benny Henry Ray Dunne Con Smith Tom Sheridan Kevin Smith Tommy Smith Brian Myles Ken Browne and Johnny Cusack. Subs Eamonn Reilly for Ray Dunne and Dunne for Eamonn Reilly. Butlersbridge will now play Killinkere in the Junior Final on the 29th of September at Breffni Park.
Rev WJ Fletcher is installed as Presbyterian Minister in Cavan after a tumultuous send off from Mount Mellick where he spent the last 25 years. Oliver J Flanagan TD led the tributes to Mr and Mrs Fletcher and family and a party led by Oliver Flanagan travelled from Mount Mellick to attend the installation in Cavan. Oliver Flanagan said that “as prison chaplain in Portlaoise Mr Fletcher’s words of advice and encouragement had set many a young man up for the rest of his life and most of them never strayed again. The Fletchers were popular with all classes and creeds”.
Death of the legendary James ‘Jimmy’ Fitzpatrick of the Mill Rock. For many years Jimmy was Water Works Caretaker with Cavan UDC. He was a wonderful character giving to exaggeration on a grand scale and never caught a fish less than ten pounds weight. He was an outstanding member of the old Foresters Brass and Reed Band and later played the fife with the famous Labour Band. He was an outstanding coarse angler and his company was much sought after in McGinnity’s and before that in John Moore’s. A wonderful story teller he never used foul language to embellish his story and could always deliver the punch line in his own easy going dry humour with telling effect. Keen GAA fan Jimmy witnessed Cavan winning all of their 5 All Ireland titles and travelled all over the country supporting the boys in blue. He was a playing member of Cavan Slashers playing in goals for the town team at the turn of the century. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Cullies cemetery with Father PJ McManus officiating.
Apostolic Worker’s exhibition in the Poor Clare Convent will be opened by the Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn. The society has been totally overhauled and reorganised in the Diocese and town and now boasts six new branches this year. Forty three sets of altar vestments altar linen etc on display and all will be sent to the foreign missions.
Death of Margaret Smith Francis Street former national teacher in Killycannon NS Lower Lavey. Highly popular she came to live in the town some time ago. She is survived by one brother and two sisters to whom deep sympathy is extended. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Dympna’s Church Upper Lavey to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Maud Bennett College Street. She was daughter of the late John well known GNR worker. She is survived by a brother and sister.
Howell competition at Cavan Bridge Club is won by Cyril Arnold.
Meeting in the Ulster Arms Hotel Cavan to reform the Saint Louis Monaghan Past Pupils Union.
September 28th 1963 Muriel Doherty wins the Loreto College Past Pupils Union annual golf competition at County Cavan Golf Club. Kathleen Morgan was the runner up and Margaret English had the best gross. Molly Finegan had the best first 9 and Maureen McDonald won the special prize.
Dublin spring the surprise of the year when defeating Galway to win the All Ireland Senior football Final 1-9 to 0-10. A young Galway team ran Dublin ragged for more than ¾ of the game but did not convert their chances while Dublin every time they gained possession took every opportunity that presented. Scorers for Dublin Mickey Whelan 0-5 John Timmons 0-2 Gerry Davy 1-0 Brian McDonald and Des Ferguson 0-1 each. For Galway Mattie McDonagh 0-5 Cyril Dunne 0-2 John Keenan 0-2 and Seamus Leydon 0-1.
Multi objection by Drumalee to Killinkere who beat them in the county Junior Semi Final delays the playing of the Junior Championship Final against Butlersbridge.
The Dominican Fathers conduct the men and women’s mission in Cavan. Rev Father Pollock OP Bergin and O Brien are the preachers.
Death of Elizabeth Johnston 10 Wolfe Tone Street. She was widow of the well known Patrick Johnston Labour member of Cavan UDC for many years. She was mother of John Johnston well know referee and double All Ireland minor footballer with Cavan. She was extremely popular and very well known over a wide area. She is survived by her sons daughters grandchildren and one great grandchild June Maguire. Father AB McGrath officiated at the extremely large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club President Dr BT Cullen Captain H Carthy Secretary Kathleen Sullivan Treasurer Maureen McDonald. Committee Dermot Morgan Dr PD Maloney Jim Leonard and H Ryan.
Kathleen Keogan daughter of Mr and Mrs Keogan Hibernian Bank will give a beauty consultation and fashion lecture in association with Bri Nylon in the Ulster Arms Hotel next Tuesday immediately after the Mission. Kathleen was educated at Saint Louis Convent in Monaghan where she took the lead role in the annual school musicals. She starred in Patience with Joe Connolly in the 1962 production of Patience by Cavan Musical Society.
Badminton club revived in Cavan with Chairman Norman Cinnamond Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Eamon Loughran. Practice in the Protestant Hall each Tuesday and Thursday from 7-11:30 pm.
Death of the very popular Kathleen Whelan Church Street at Lisdarn Hospital. Native of Drumhanny Mohill county Leitrim, she was a member of one of the best known and highly respected professional families in the midlands. She was ill for some years and bore her sickness with customary courage and fortitude. She was a frequent visitor to the nearby Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan and contributed generously to the construction costs and upkeep of the church. She is survived by her mother 10 brothers and 3 sisters B rigid and Eileen with whom she was in business and Mary Connolly MPSI 58 Main Street. Father AB McGrath officiated at the removal and funeral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
October 5th 1963 Combined TV and radio license is now £5 an increase of £1 while the radio license cost £1-5-0 and increase of five shillings.
According to the members of Cavan Urban Council ‘The town is polluted with beggars’ who are annoying people by calling personally or sitting on the streets begging. If prosecuted they are never punished with the POA being applied on each occasion by District Justice Gilvarry.
Death of Sarah Jane Curran Kilmore in Lisburn. She is survived by her husband sons daughters and a very large circle of friends.
Death of Mary Leatham at Saint Felim’s Hospital. She was widow of Patrick Kilnaglere Butlersbridge. She was very well known and highly respected in the community. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in Saint Aidan’s Church with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
English anglers Don Stockton and Sam Hotckins take over 3 ½ cwt fish mostly rudd and bream in Killykeen in one day. Bill Harley and Sam Hotckkins took 27 pike in one day during their week long stay in Cavan according to Hugh Gough Secretary Cavan Tourist Association.
Rev Brother Gerald CSSR formerly Gerry Kinsella Saint Peter’s Rectory Toronto Canada. He is son of Edward and Elizabeth nee Reilly Tullac Mongan Cavan and is home on holiday from Canada for six weeks.
October 12th 1963 After undergoing an operation for prostate cancer Harold McMillan announces his retirement as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party at the annual British Conservative Party Conference in Blackpool. His resignation has been accepted by Queen Elizabeth. The announcement was read to the stunned delegates by Lord Hume.
Hickey’s of Cavan open their super luxurious custom built butcher’s shop on the site of the old Tweedy Acheson’s Main Street Cavan (Manor Chemists). Joseph Hickey a native of Mullingar opened his first butcher’s shop in Cavan in 1900. They are now ironically Cavan’s oldest business in the newest and most up to day premises in the town. Harry J O Connell was the Architect of this superbly designed premises. The cold room is 2.000 cubic feet of cold space which can hold 40 sides of beef and 40 lambs. All the refrigeration was carried out by George F Treacy Phone Cavan 200. Design and painting in Poraflex multicolour by Harry Jenkins and sons ‘Capua’ Swellan Phone 231. The contractors were Smith and Brady building contractors Ballyhaise.
Phil Lee and Paul Caffrey present the long awaited 8 tier objection to Killinkere being awarded the Cavan Junior Semi Final at a packed meeting in the Town Hall. Killinkere were represented by John Sheridan and B Ryan. In a smoke filled side room the meeting dragged on until the early hours but TP O Reilly Chairman having heard all the arguments and counter arguments said that he was satisfied that the result stood and urged the delegates to unite behind the decision to have the county Junior Final between Butlersbridge and Killinkere played immediately.
Sister Mary De Sales Richmond Hill Leeds celebrates the golden jubilee of her profession. She was formerly Annie McCabe Ballyhaise her sister Mary also an Oblate of Mary Immaculate nun celebrated her golden jubilee only last year. They are both sisters of Mrs Margaret Cullen Saint Anne’s Cathedral Road with whom they always spend their holidays.
Michael O Sullivan accountant at the Munster and Leinster Bank is appointed Bank Manager of the branch. Dennis Condon a native of Cork and presently in the Westport branch is promoted to teller at the Cavan branch.
Tony McConnell Parnell Park Navan and son of Jack and Alice McConnell 2 Ashe Street and a clerical officer with Meath County Council passes his final exams as a Secretary of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Ireland.
Surgeon Bertie Cullen continues his great form fishing for Ireland in the International at Lough Conn catching the heaviest bag of fish-six trout weighing 3lbs 14 ozs winning the Laverty Cup with Father PJ Gargan 3rd.
Cavan CYMS 1963 President James McCormick Vice Chairman Eamon Malone Treasurer Paddy O Reilly Secretary Sean Galligan Committee Joe O Rourke Benny Cafferty John McCaffrey and Jimmy Finlay.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard E/W Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
Presentation of an inscribed cigarette lighter to Dr PJ Watters from the members of Cavan Red Cross at an enjoyable social in the Ulster Arms Hotel!
October 19th 1963 President De Velera pays a visit to The Holy Rosary Sisters Killeshandra accompanied by Captain Houlihan his Aide De Comp and Paddy Smith the Minister for Agriculture. He was there to visit his old friend Sister M Coleman who spent 20 years in Nigeria but is suffering from bad health. Benediction was later celebrated in the Convent Chapel where the sisters presented the President with an ivory statue of Our Lady by an African artist as a souvenir of his visit. At a celebratory luncheon best wishes were extended to the President on his 81st birthday.
Death of Kate O Rourke relict of James former Sexton of Saint Aidan’s Butlersbridge. She was known for her piety and extreme charity. She is survived by 4 sons and 4 daughters. Her daughter Sister Mary Vincent OSF was home on holiday for a few weeks and only returned to Illinois last Sunday. Sympathy is extended to his sorrowing family relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church to Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Michael O Callaghan ‘Sliabh Mhuire’ on the death of her sister Mrs Bridget Smith in Capetown South Africa.
Paddy King a native of Laragh and returning from England to his native county to set up a dental practice pays £3.650 for A H Smith’s Jeweller’s opposite the Farnham Hotel at public auction in the Farnham where PN Smith had carriage and Tom Fitzpatrick acted for the purchaser.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Mansfield and Jean McCormick E/W Mr and Mrs H Carthy.
The weather man at Kevitt Castle reports only 2.69 inches of rain on 18 wet days in September 1963 as compared to a more normal 7.38 inches on 23 wet days in September 1962.
A very young looking Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll is pictured at the College of Technology Bolton Street Dublin where PJ Hillery the Minister of Education made a courtesy call to inspect the latest technologies now being utilised in the print media sponsored by the Dublin Vocational Education Committee. Sean is an apprentice printer with Cavan’s Anglo Celt.
October 26th 1963 Cavan County Council are carrying out major road works on the main Dublin Road incorporating the part of the Green Lake and skirting Brady’s public house at Tierquin.
Cavan scores a creditable 77 in the Tidy Town’s Competition coming second to Fermoy who scored 78 in Category C.
Harvest Thanksgiving Service in Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan with Rev JT Carson BA Trinity Presbyterian Church Bangor giving the key address.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Surgeon Cullen and brother in law Doctor Martin E/W Maureen McDonald and Dermot Morgan.
Lynam’s Dart Club on the corner of Bridge Street and Abbey Street. Chairman Johnny Walsh UDC Vice Chairman M Duffy Secretary C Keogh Treasure Michael Lynam. Committee George Leinster T Murray Paddy Lee Pat Johnston John Johnston Roger Loonam B West and Tommy Walsh.
Death of the legendary Tom Crowe Kilnavara at the age of 62 at his residence. He was a native of Coolbawn Corlesmore and was a member of one of the best known and highly respected families in county Cavan. He was an outstanding footballer with Cavan Slashers and Cavan county team winning a Junior All Ireland in 1927 when Cavan beat Kildare in Breffni Park Cavan. He was a regular on the Cavan team from 1927 and was on the team beaten by Kildare in the All Ireland semi final of 1931. He was an outstanding member of the Cavan panel and when the boy wonder Patsy Lynch Cavan’s full back was injured in the All Ireland Final of 1933. Tom stepped into the breach playing an outstanding part in Cavan and Ulster’s first All Ireland Senior title win. He was a sub again in 1935. He won three county senior medals with Cavan Slashers 1927 1930 and 1931. He toured America with the all conquering Cavan team of 1934. He had a terrific physique and had great loyalty to his club mates being a club man first and county man later. Indeed this loyalty probably cost his the starting place on the county team but he was a wonderful giant to spring from the bench and won many a game for Cavan. He was gentle as a child off the field but fiercesome strong and competitive on the pitch. He was a well known pig dealer throughout the midland known for his decency integrity and good judgement. He was also a farmer and farmed his land at Kilnavara. For some years he operated a highly successful butcher’s shop in Bridge Street before retiring due to pressure of work. He is survived by his six sons Tom Brian Niall Colm Oliver and Derek two daughters Eileen P Smith (Patsy) and Ursula O Dowd Shercock two brothers and four sisters. Cavan Gael's formed a guard of honour walking on both sides of the hearse along with the survivors of the All Ireland winning teams of thirty years ago who carried the coffin into and later out of the church. The Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass with burial later in Cullies.
November 2nd 1963 Taoiseach Sean Lemass attends celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of Paddy Smith TD being elected to Dail Eireann in 1923 in the Farnham Hotel. An inscribed silver tray and decanter of Waterford crystal presented to Paddy while his gracious wife was presented with a bouquet of flowers.
The O Gorman children of Eddie and May Gorman publican and auctioneer Upper Main Street and Earlsvale House draw a horse in the Cambridgeshire Sweep winning £40 each for Gregory 6 Marie 7 John Charles 8. The ticket was sold by Hugh McDermott Stradone uncle of Eddie senior’s right hand man Francis McDermott.
First ever Anglo Celt Staff Dance in the Town Hall on Friday 8th November 1963. Music by Mick Delahaunty . Spot prizes every dance, hall tastefully decorated and a record crowd expected.
Cavan Gael’s although a lot younger and lighter outwit and eventually outplay Cornafean in the Senior Divisional Final 3-8 to 2-4 at Breffni Park. The Gael’s led by 1-3 to 1-2 at the interval. Scorers for the Cavan Gael's Terry Smith 1-3 Gerard Carroll 1-2 Philip Murray 0-2 Eamonn Brady 1-0 and Jack McEntee 0-1. Patrick Gaffney was man of the match Hugo Cafferty was immense in defence ably assisted by Tony McConnell and Colm Smith with excellent support from Paddy Duffy and Eamonn McGovern. Jack McEntee and PJ Carroll ensured that the Gael’s held sway at centre field.
Tommy Kelly pictured was the star of the Owen Roe hurling team who beat county champions Cootehill Celtic in the Cavan Hurling League. Tommy is a native of Galway and a well known clerk in Cavan Post Office.
The Smith Group continue to make business headlines throughout the land as Con A Smith continues to add assets and branches to the garage enterprise as well as spearheading industrial development in his native Cavan and Dublin. Con P Smith opened his first garage in Cavan in 1931 he specialised in the Morris and Austin range. He came into his own after World War 2 and succeeded in building up a thriving enterprise. His son Con A joined the firm in 1955 and the rest is history as they embarked on rebuilding Ferguson tractors supplying all of Ireland Britain and even Germany with a high class article at an affordable price. In 1957 they acquired White’s Automobile Company in Ballina which was one of the biggest dealership’s in the West of Ireland. In 1961 the Company re located to Dublin where the company continued to expand building up the biggest network of ESSO and Shell dealerships until now with over 20 branches employing over 750 people. They are importers and assemblers of Renault cars at their plant in Wexford and have branches in Athy Ballina Cavan Castlebar Castleblayney Carrick on Shannon Dundalk Loughrea Limerick Naas Navan Tuam Lucan Chapelizod Dolphin’s Barn Parkgate Street Phibsboro Newland’s Cross and Merrion Road. They specialise in the sale of Renault and Austin products.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard E/W Liam Bogue and Mattie Corcoran.
Kathleen Brady Town Hall Street will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Club in the Ulster Arms next Tuesday.
Behey Social Club meeting in Behey Hall next Monday at 9 pm.
November 9th 1963 Siobhan Logue daughter of Anglo Celt staff photographer Jim ‘Flash’ Logue is pictured with a turnip weighing 31 ½ lbs standing 3 foot 7 ½ inches dug by Michael J Dolan Vocational Teacher ‘Sunnyside House’ Snugboro Ballyconnell.
Rainfall was 3.58 inches on 24 wet days in October 1963. The rainfall in October 1962 was only 1.88 inches on 11 rainy days.
Fans throng Middle Abbey Street and O Connell Street following the Beatles’ concerts in the Adelphi Cinema, Cars are overturned and more than a dozen people mostly young girls are rushed to hospital as the Beatles make their escaped in an ‘Evening Herald’ van.
Delay in playing of Junior Championship Final continues as Drumalee carry their protest to the Central Council of the GAA after the Ulster Council upheld the decision of Cavan County Board of GAA to order the playing of the game between the finalists Butlersbridge and Killinkere.
Cavan Show final notice “all monies outstanding or owed to the Society should be forwarded to AM Smith Solicitor Church Street not later than the 15th of November to assist in the winding up of the Association which was first incorporated in 1900”.
Father Joe Dolan assisted by Father PJ Gargan officiates at the visitation and rosary in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry .The Benediction was imparted in the Church to the very large congregation.
Susan Smith age 2 ½ is struck by a car at Connolly Street during the lunch time heavy traffic as she attempted to cross the road. She is daughter of Johnny and Teresa Smith 3 Breffni Terrace and is reported to be slightly improved at Cavan Surgical Hospital.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Gerry Hunt and Joan O Hanlon E/W Mr and Mrs H Carthy.
Cavan Musical Society commence practicing for their forthcoming Musical Iolanthe in the Poor Clare Convent.
Anglo Celt Dance Committee Chairman John Sharkey Vice Chairman Jimmy McEntee Joint Treasurers Brendan Dunne and Gretta Kerrigan and PRO. Joan Bergin.
November 16th 1963 Jimmy Bury from Bridge Street is the lucky winner of the special spot prize at the first ever Anglo Celt Dance of a canary in a cage presented by band leader Mick Delahaunty. He is pictured along with his wife Kathleen nee Loonam collecting the prize to the great amusement of the capacity attendance.
Tom Jenkins Saint Phelim’s Place is awarded £1,050 by the High Court for head injuries he sustained in a car crash against Smith’s Garage after the car he was a passenger in crashed into another car at Kilduff Virginia on March 4th 1962. Tom F O Higgins SC and Seamus McKenna SC instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor were for the plaintiff.
Famous hand over of the Showground’s to Cavan Gael's who will as part of the agreement allow for the show to be held anytime in the future in their new grounds which will be named after Cavan and Ulster All Ireland footballer Terry Coyle. Pictured are Brendan Dunne Vice Chairman Cavan Gael’s Jimmy Dawson Secretary Show Society Alfred Myles Smith Chairman and Solicitor for Show Benny Cafferty Paddy Conaty Sean Galligan Secretary Cavan Gael’s Maurice Brady Treasurer TM Gilroy Chairman Cavan Gael’s Paddy O Reilly Richard Black Secretary Show Society and Aidan J Timmons NT Joint Treasurer Park Committee.
Cavan a total flop in 1st ever Ulster Under 21 Final played in dreadful weather conditions at Breffni Park Cavan when they are ousted by a much more skilful and determined Donegal side 3-6 to 1-3 with Cavan gifting the visitors two own goals. Cavan led by 1-2 to 1-1 at the interval. Cavan J O Reilly Michael Reilly Jimmy Stafford P Smith Dermot O Grady Ray Carolan Pat Gaffney V McNally Peter Pritchard Jack McEntee Aidan Daly B Comiskey Seamus McMahon Tommy Galligan and Padraic Harten. Subs Philip McMenamin for Padraic Harten.
Fans throng O Connell Street and Middle Abbey Street before and after the Beatle’s concert’s in the Adelphi Cinema . Bedlam as cars are overturned and over a dozen young people mostly girls are rushed to hospital. The Beatles escaped in an ‘Evening Herald’ van.
Little Sisters of the Assumption including Sister Mary Saint Anthony sister of Mrs Nellie Gargan and one of the Smith family Lisduff Maghera and sister Ciaran Linden sister of Kathleen Lovett Oldtown stage a picture show in the Town Hall depicting their work among the poor and destitute will be followed by a short film entitled ‘Mary’. Donations can be sent to the Novitiate in Clondalkin.
Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs C Arnold E/W Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Exceptionally bad weather reduces the stock for sale at Cavan Fair with all lots selling out completely with plenty of buyers present. Horses were scarce but there was a very good demand. The Government subsidy of £15 for in calf heifers improved prices. Yearlings £30-£37 2 year old £48-52 3 year olds £55-65 milch cows £45-£55 springers £55-75 working horses £40-£45 colts and fillies £40-43 ponies £30-35 bonhams £8-12 per pair donkies £8-12.
November 23rd 1963 The Melody Aces will supply the music at the first Smith’s Garage staff dance in the Sports Centre.
Saint Vincent De Paul are taking up their annual door to door collection for the poor needy and cold in the Parish.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Doctor McQuaid and Miss Anne McEneaney E/W Dermot Morgan and Cathy Griffin. Monday’s session N/S Father PJ Gargan and Anne McEneaney E/W Cyril Arnold and Maureen McDonald.
Presentation to Pat Maguire Tullyco President of the Cavan Irish American Society and Thomas Conaty Connolly Street on the occasion of his recent marriage.
The annual Christmas party for the old folks will take place in the new ballroom of the Ulster Arms on January 16th 1964.
A lecture on the origins of Cavan town will be given by Dr Philip O Connell in the Technical School Farnham Street next week.
November 30th 1963 The world is shocked by the news of the assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy by a lone gunman 24 year old Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas Texas. The assassin shot the President as he waved to the crowds who gathered to greet him from the fifth floor of a high rise book warehouse in Dallas Texas using a rifle with telescopic sights. The President who was only 46 had been in office two years and ten months. As the motorcade passed through the main business section of the city the President collapsed face down in the car. His wife Jacqueline threw herself over the stricken President crying out aloud ‘Oh No’. The President was rushed to Parkland Hospital but died 25 minutes later. John Connolly Governor of Texas was also hit and was reported to be critically ill in hospital. Later not far from the scene a policeman was shot as he tried to apprehend the suspect. Lyndon Baines Johnston is sworn in as 36th President of the United States on the plane taking the dead President back to Washington. Tributes pour in from all over the world as the world awaits the funeral to Arlington cemetery Washington where Micheal O Hehir will be in charge of the RTE commentary. The Holy Father John XXIII prayed in the Vatican for the repose of the late President’s soul stating ‘the sacrifice of John F Kennedy may advance the cause which he promoted and defended for the freedom of peoples and the peace of the world. We remember a meeting with him and recognised in him a great wisdom and high regard for the wellbeing of mankind’. Shock and disbelief in the streets of every town and city in Ireland as neighbours and friends gathered to mourn ‘The Irish President’ who had such a memorable visit here only last June. The gentle good looking President won the hearts of the Irish nation with his ready smile wit and great presence and ability from the moment he stepped off the plane in Dublin until his departure from Shannon with his words ringing in out ears that ‘He would come back to see Old Shannon’s face once more’. He was the great grandson of a county Wexford emigrant to Boston.
Kevin William Wray age 6 youngest son of James and Mrs Wray Moynehall is struck by a car on the way home from nearby Corlurgan school. He died later at the Surgical Hospital. The family are an extremely well known old Cavan family with Jimmy Porter at the local Ulster Bank. Kevin’s fellow students from Corlurgan school joined in saying the rosary as they marched behind the hearse. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Brian O Mordha Chairman of Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne presides at the well attended lecture by Dr Philip O Connell on the origins of Cavan town in the well attended Technical School. “It is evident that some of the earliest people inhabited the town and there are signs that the town was indeed inhabited during the Stone Age 2000 BC”.
As a mark of respect to President John F Kennedy the GAA cancels all football games in Ireland for next Sunday while societies and organisations throughout the land cancel all functions with religious ceremonies taking place in all churches of every creed in Ireland. He is the 4th American President to be assassinated following in the footsteps of Abraham Lincoln James A Garfield and William McKinley.
Death of Owen Cusack formerly the Shop Drumalee and latterly Kildare in a Dublin Nursing Home. As well as carrying on a most lucrative grocery and general provisions operation at Drumalee Cross Owen was employed with Cavan County Council as a Rate Collector. He was also a very well known Auctioneer. He is survived by his wife sons and daughters all of whom are very well known in Cavan. Funeral to Dean’s Grange cemetery.
Pictured once again is Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll College Street who will represent Cavan Gael’s in the Juvenile handball final at Cavan when his opponent will be from the Kingscourt Club.
Cavan’s Terry Coyle Park Memorial Committee appeal for funds on a door to door collection in every area in the town. They are reported to have paid the Show Society £1,000 for the old show grounds at Kilnavara. Donations can be sent to TM Gilroy Coleman Road Brendan Dunne Saint Phelim’s Place Maurice Brady Main Street Aidan Timmons Cavan Tommy Hughes Swellan and Sean Galligan Cathedral Road Cavan. First list of donations are published in this week’s issue. Paddy E Gaffney BE Latt £10-10-0 Munster and Leinster Bank £5-5-0 Pat McGovern Connolly Street £5 Joe Crowe Dew Drop Inn and Colm Smith £3 TP O Reilly Solicitor £3 Sean Young Benny Conaty Miss Madge McCabe Michael Connolly Vincent McCaul Pat McDonald £2-2-0 each Ulster Bank £2 Joe Cullivan £2 M Lovett Sean Kelly Tommy O Reilly ‘The Regal’ Paddy Elliott Mick McCabe PJ Ruddy Tommy Kelly Post Office Kathleen Bannon Dermot Morgan James Malone Pat Hourican John O Connor Michael Leddy Leo McAlinden Leitrim Central Council delegate (£1-10-0) Jack Brady ‘Fort View’ Alfred Myles Smith Solicitor MJ Smith Drumalee Paddy Reilly Drumalee Brendan Murray Phil Brady Arva Surgeon Maloney Ray Reilly Phil Donohoe Bert Flood Hughie Maguire Frank Farrell Johnny Donohoe PJ Lee Frank McConnell PJ Galligan Wesley Kennedy Patsy McConnell Bob Henderson Tom McConville Noel Brady Mrs Healy Breffni Café PA Smyth’s Eddie Foster Tommy Conaty Tommy Donohoe Mrs Burke Brian Murphy Sean McCormack Patrick Rennick and Gene Fitzpatrick.
Irish American Society in deep shock on account of the assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy President of the USA meet to register their regret at his passing observing two minutes silence before dispersing to their homes.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan Munster and Leinster Bank.
Ultan O Reilly’s recital in the Ulster Arms for Cavan Gramophone Club is cancelled as a mark of respect to the late President Kennedy.
Cavan CBSI Chairman John O Connor Vice Chairman James Plunkett Saint Felim’s Place Secretary/Treasurer Brendan Dunne Assistant Secretary Teddy McCormack. Committee Brother Ultan Father Torlac O Reilly M/.S Sean Kelly Frank O Keeffe Gerard Carroll Des Lambert Seamus McCormack Aidan Timmons Joe Cullivan and Mel Doherty.
December 7th 1963 New Technical School for Cavan town as controversary rages over which site will be chosen. At the moment the Council are looking at a 5 ½ acre site adjacent to the New Protestant cemetery on the Dublin Road.
The Government announce that a State Park will be erected in county Wexford adjacent to President Kennedy’s ancestral home at Dunganstown.
The Vatican announce that Pope Paul VI will visit the Holy Land in January 1964 to pray at all the major Christian shrines for Church unity. He will be the first Pope since Saint Peter left Jerusalem almost 2.000 years ago to set foot in the Holy Land. The announcement was made at the closing ceremony of the present section of the Second Vatican Council in Rome.
Death of William Norton former Tanaiste and leader of the Labour Party at his home Merlin Park Ballsbridge. Former General Secretary of the Post Office Worker’s Union for 40 years he resigned as leader of the Labour Party after 23 years at the helm in February 1960.
Kevitt Castle Weather Station report 5.74 inches of rain on 25 wet days in November. The highest was .88 on the 23rd November. The fall in November 1962 was only 1.98 on 11 wet days.
At the annual general meeting of Cavan Angler’s Association the Secretary Sean Young reported that 3,600 trout were caught on Lough Sheelin weighing 4 ton this season. Pictured at the annul dinner are Sean Young Secretary B Smith (Winner of the Mayfly Cup) Maurice Jackson ( winner of the Club Cup) Tommy Smith (winner of the Schoolboy’s Donohoe Cup) Packy Joe Lee (winner of the Jeff White Cup) Mick Crosby (Jackson Cup) Johnny Donohoe Treasurer H Abbott Secretary Derranacragh Angler’s Association Vincent Bartley Chairman Father M J Byrne Laragh Angler’s Club Tom McConville Vice Chairman and Norman Cinnamond Assistant Secretary and winner of the Shoe Supplies Perpetual Cup.
Omagh CBS beat new boys Saint Norbert’s College Kilnacrott 3-3 to 1-3 in the Cardinal Dalton Special Under 18 competition at Pearse Park Ballybay. Saint Norbert’s were much the bigger and stronger outfit but failed to capitalise on their chances while Omagh’s forwards took every opportunity that presented. Best for Saint Norbert’s were Michael and Paddy Cusack Percy Gilchreest P Doris Mel McEvoy Tom Reilly. Scorers Paddy Cusack 3 points and Noel Smith 1 goal.
Cavan defeat Virginia 5-3 in the Cavan and District Badminton League in the Protestant Hall. Next game is against Kingscourt.
Angela Clarke will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Club next week the 10th December 1963.
After paying fulsome tribute to John F Kennedy 35th President of the USA, Cavan Urban Council adjourn their meeting as a mark of respect to a great leader and statesman. Tom Fitzpatrick said that “John Kennedy like no other man hade striven for the good of all mankind and was a man of peace and freedom for all mankind. He was one of our own and nowhere will his death be felt so deeply as Ireland where he was a symbol of the greatness that our emigrants in the USA have always striven for fair play charity and peace”. He extended his deepest sympathy to his widow Jacqueline and their two children John and Caroline. They have no just lost their President but a husband and father.
December 14th 1963 Ray and Des Carolan are the stars of the Cross team who won the Junior League final at sparsely attended Breffni Park defeating Ballyconnell First Ulster’s by 1 point 1-4 to 1-3. Cross led by 1-3 to Nil at half time after taking advantage of the gale force wind.
More contributions to the Terry Coyle Park door to door collection being taken up in the town in all areas. Cathedral Road Jimmy Cullen Saint Anne’s Mrs Nance Flynn Molly Soden Jimmy Smith Andy Connell Gortnakesh Frank Connolly Paul Caffrey Drumalee Joe McGovern Mel Keaveney Andy McEntee Brian Stacey Willie Finnegan Owen McGovern Sean Lee Belturbet George Hillis Barney Higgins Dermot Smith Doctor Roy Hayes John Hannigan Barney Brady Jack Smallhorne and Dennis O Keeffe.
Outdoor crib at the Brother’s School. Figures were made by the De La Salle brothers while the Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring the lighting. The effect is quite spectacular when viewed from Town Hall Street with the illumination lighting up the surrounding countryside.
S G O Sullivan will give this week’s recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Anne McEneaney wins the Turkey competition at Cavan Bridge Club with Maureen McDonald 2nd . Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold are the winners of the Howell competition.
December 21st 1963 Father A B McGrath opens the new crib at the Brother’s School addressing the large crowd on the meaning and solemnity of Christmas. Father McGrath was assisted by Father PJ McManus. The original idea for the crib came from Tom and Kathleen McKenna Main Street. Liam Bogue cut out the figures which were expertly drawn by member of the De La Salle community and Hughie Boyle Butlersbridge connected the crib into the ESB as part of his job erecting the Christmas lighting for Cavan Chamber of Commerce.
Cavan footballers of 1938 meet for dinner and social in the Ulster Arms. Pictured are Jack and Mary Smallhorne and Patsy Lynch Bailieboro and Dublin full back on the team.
Bit of a blunder by Mick Higgins as he whistles up to end the Senior League Semi Final of 1962 five minutes before time with Cavan Gael’s leading Bailieboro by 3-5 to 1-9. Try as he might Mick could not get the two teams back on the pitch. Virginia Blues are still awaiting the opposition for the 1962 League Final. This was a tremendous game in poor conditions contested by two sporting sides. Gael’s Des Lambert Hugo Cafferty and full back Colm Smith outstanding in the full line. Tony McConnell was the outstanding member of the half back line. PJ Carroll and Mick Ryan were superb at midfield. Terry Smith full forward Paddy Maguire and Phil Murray were the pick of the forwards. The replay will be held shortly.
The famous gaelic football and Irish music family the Browne’s of Butlersbridge are profiled in this week’s Anglo Celt. Seven of the family have played gaelic football for the Bridge including father Michael ‘Mick’ who was an outstanding player with Cavan Slasher’s from 1917 when he was a member of the team that won the Slasher’s second ever Cavan Senior Championship. He assisted Cavan Slasher’s until 1925 winning three county senior championship medals as well as senior league honours. He later joined the local team lining out along with his six sons and played his last game for Butlersbridge in 1949.
Over 450 children meet Santa Claus and receive a Christmas gift at the Christmas tree in the Town Hall. Cavan Boy Scout’s band and the De La Salle band kept the large crowd happy with a delightful selection of seasonal songs and hymns.
For Christmas week the first fall of snow followed by a stiff frost which left roads treacherous for the many people anxious to complete their Christmas shopping.
Death of Martha Dancey Cullies at an advanced age. She was extremely well known and highly respected in the area. She was widow of George Dancey an extensive farmer in the Cullies area. She is survived by two sons and one daughter. There was a capacity attendance at Saint John’s Church of Ireland for the funeral service with burial later in Ballyhaise cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs H Ryan E/W Mr and Mrs E Roe. Christmas competition 1st Surgeon PD Maloney and George Maloney 2nd Kathleen Sullivan and K Carthy 3rd Mrs M O Sullivan and Mattie Corcoran.
Marion Cusack Drumlark receives her SRN qualification at Liverpool Hospital. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Owen Cusack Drumlark.
Death of James Donohoe Glencurran Carrickaboy. Survived by his wife sons daughters relatives and many friends. Funeral was large and representative from Saint Matthew’s Drumavaddy to the adjoining cemetery.
December 28th 1963 Brother Ultan Sherlock a native of Navan and Principal of the De La Salle school celebrates the silver jubilee of his profession. He is pictured with Brother Pius 79 a native of Golden West Cork who celebrated his golden jubilee. Brother Pius is on the staff of Manorhamilton De La Salle school. He is a personal friend of President De Velera having attended Blackrock School together.
Kevin O Rourke son of Teresa and the late Frank O Rourke Market Square is ordained a priest at Saint Columban’s Dalgan Park Navan. He is pictured with his mother Teresa and brothers Joe Charlie and Frank along with his uncle Charlie McGriskin organist in Cavan Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan and director and CEO of the Magnet Cinema. Joe and Charlie flew in from America and Canada for the ordination. Father Kevin said his first Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan on Monday last followed by a reception attended by family friends and neighbours in the Farnham Hotel.
Profile of John ‘Spud’ Murphy a native of College Street who recently died in the USA. He played for Cavan from 1923-1927 when he emigrated to America. He took a leading role in the fight for Independence. He lined for Cavan at the official opening of Breffni Park in 1923 and won a Railway Cup medal with Ulster in 1927. He was a leading member of Cavan Slasher’s and was of fine physique and very courageous in the teeth of any adversity or opposition. He was most athletic and extremely humble winning county senior medals with his native town team in 1922 1924 1925 and 1927. He was one of the famous party who took over Cavan RIC Barracks in Ashe Street in 1921. On the foundation of the State he joined the Irish Army and rose to the rank of Sergeant. He emigrated to the USA in 1928. He was son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Murphy College Street and is buried in Valhalla cemetery New York USA.
Cavan Boy Scout’s 7th Christmas Pantomime in Town Hal features ‘Paddy McGinnity’s Boat’ from the 5th -12th of January 1964. Booking at the Regal or Phone Vera Brady’s Fashion Shop Phone 178. Admission 4/- Reserved 3/- and 1/6.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the Midnight Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Assisted by Fathers Paddy Mallon John O Reilly deacon John Maguire sub deacon and Sean O Reilly master of ceremonies all Saint Patrick’s College. In the gaily decorated Surgical Hospital Father Pat Donohoe celebrated the 9 o clock Mass. Later the patients had a visit from Santa with Mel Doherty John O Connor and many others entertaining them in the afternoon.
Death of Brigid Donlon 26 Saint Patrick’s Terrace at Lisdarn Hospital. She was daughter of Patrick Donlon a distinguished member of Cavan UDC and worked in a number as a Clerk in a number of Cavan Solicitor’s offices and in later years McCarren and Company.. She was extremely popular with her neighbours and took a full part in the organisations in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Her charity and generosity to the poor and destitute were remarkable. She is survived by her brother Paddy sisters relatives friends and neighbours. Funeral was large and representative from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the Midnight Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with Father PJ Gargan celebrating the 8 am Father Ray Brady the 10 am children’s Mass and Father Kevin O Rourke the 11:30 am. Father Joseph Dolan said the 9 am Mass in the Poor Clare Convent.
Christmas trade in the town never hit the records recorded last year and most traders reported that their takings were down. The exceptions were the licensed vintners who had a record Christmas with many visitors home for Christmas. From the customer’s point of view all items in the shops seemed much dearer than last year but there was a greater variety to choose from.
Father Pat Donohoe is home on holiday from the Missions in Korea and travelled home via USA to be joined by his brother Johnny who was last home two years ago. Father Donohoe celebrated the 11:30 Mass on Sunday and has been on the missions for six years. He is a member of the Columban Fathers based at Dalgan Park Navan and will be home for six months vacation.
Many of the resident’s woke from their slumber by the persistent knocking of the front door by the Wren Boy’s on Saint Stephen’s Day. Not as numerous or as musical as in other years with many of them singing dumb dressed in silly dishevelled garbs which was not much value for the stipend expected from the startled householder.
January 4th 1964 Brendan McMorrow Saint Joseph’s Dromahaire catches the first salmon of the season weighing 12 lbs on Lough Gill just three miles from his home. The fish was caught on a blue and silver Devon within minutes of Brendan arriving by bicycle. The fish was sold by Brendan for £77 or £5-10-0 per lb to John Maloney Lower George’s Street Dun Laoghaire who later that day sold it for an engagement party for £84.
Joseph ‘Joey’ Donohoe is ordained a priest at the Sacred Heart College Moyne Park Galway son of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Donohoe formerly of 59 Main Street and Central Café Bridge Street Cavan and native of Ballyconnell now resident in Bray. Father Joseph will say Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Ballyconnell on Tuesday.
Death of Annie Halligan relict of Eddie at her residence Swellan Cavan. Eddie was an employee of CIE. She was extremely well known in the area and was known for her Christian virtue particularly charity and kindness to the poor and less well off in the community. She is survived by her 4 sons 3 daughters relatives and many friends.
Death of John P ‘Sean’ Taggart 57 Church Street at Saint Phelim’s Hospital .The family were the last coach building firm in Cavan and his father Joseph was Chairman of Cavan UDC. Sean joined the Irish Army on its formation in 1923 and later still emigrated to America. He is survived by two brothers Peter and Joseph and three sisters Kathleen Morgan Cavan Rose Fitzpatrick Cootehill and Mrs H Maguire. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral at the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Felim’s Hospital returns thanks to the students of Saint Patrick’s College for their visit to the patient’s at Christmas. The boys were accompanied by Santa Claus and Father Torlac O Reilly and distributed sweets and tobacco to the patients and later entertained them with songs and comedy sketches. Thanks to the boys of the De La Salle Band who entertained the patients with stirring selections on their flageolets and also brought presents and gifts for the patients. To Mattie Hand and Stan Mullery for their much appreciated annual film show which was much appreciated and enjoyed by patients and staff alike. Liam Bogue who supplied the Christmas trees to all the wards once again. To Saint Vincent De Paul for their extreme generosity bringing a gift for each patient and supplying delightful comic and musical entertainment over the festive season.
Death of Michael Leddy formerly of Wolfe Tone Street who died in England where he resided for many years. He was brother of John and Peter Leddy Wolfe Tone Street and Mrs L Meehan Cavan. The funeral took place in England.
January 11th 1964 Pope Paul VI on pilgrimage to the Holy Land for two days. He is the first Pope to visit the Holy Land since Peter left Jerusalem almost two thousand years ago. He is meeting Orthodox Patriarch Athenagoras of Constantinople in a bid to repair the damage done by separation 900 years ago, The Pope was welcomed with full state honours in Jordan and Israel. The pilgrimage is covered extensively by the world media in papers radio and television. In Jordan he was welcomed by King Hussein and is accompanied by a full retinue of church diplomats and media personnel.
Mel Doherty and John O Connor are the outstanding stars of The Boy Scout’s Musical Society Pantomime ‘Paddy McGinnity’s Boat’ in the Town Hall which is being well attended by patrons in excellent weather conditions unlike other years when snow and ice hindered the size of the attendances.
Rainfall in December was amazingly only .63 of an inch which is a record. The next best was in 1926 when only .99 fell. In December 1962 4.97 inches fell. The rainfall for all of 1963 was a modest 34.51 inches the best since 1953.
Outcry over the omission of Charlie Gallagher from the Ulster team holders of the Railway Cup to play Munster in the Railway Cup Semi Final. There are 6 representatives from Ulster Champions Down 3 from Cavan and Donegal and one each from Armagh Fermanagh and Tyrone. Team Seamus Hoare Donegal Gabriel Kelly Cavan Leo Murphy Down Bernard Brady Donegal Dan McCartan Down Tom Maguire Cavan Jim McDonnell Cavan Joe Lennon Down Sean Ferriter Donegal Sean O Neill Down Jim McCartan Down Paddy Doherty Down Jimmy Whan Armagh PT Treacey Fermanagh and Frankie Donnelly Tyrone. Charlie Gallagher is listed among the substitutes.
Cavan UDC Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick publicly opens the tenders for the painting and refurbishment of the Town Hall. Michael J Leddy £359 Harry Jenkins and Sons Swellan £138 with the Manager having included a sum of £150 in the estimates. The job was awarded to the lowest tender.
Jim Hayes and Jim Leonard win the Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club.
Old Folks 7th Christmas Party 1964 Chairman Mrs Kathleen Lunn Vice Chairman Peggy Willock Secretary Una Healy Treasurer Maureen Barrett.
Dr Roy Hayes will give the recital next Tuesday at the Gramophone Society’s meeting in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
January 18th 1964 Patrick Oliver O Reilly Queen’s Park Road Bondi Australia is conferred with his Bachelor of Economics at Sydney University. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Accountants. Paddy is eldest son of Mary Anne nee Ronaghan and the late Patrick ‘Slither’ O Reilly 77 Church Street.
Bombshell for the BBC as Eamonn Andrews leaves them to work for ITV signing a three year contract with ABC . He will continue to do work for BBC radio and of course will continue as Chairman of the RTE Authority.
James Beirne makes his first appearance as the new Cavan Court Clerk at the District Court in the Courthouse where he is welcomed by Justice J P Gilvarry Inspector Michael Bohan on behalf of the Gardai and Tom Fitzpatrick on behalf of the legal profession. All assured Jim of their full co operation and assistance. While Mr O Beirne hoped that he could maintain and foster the harmonious relationship that existed between the District Court’s Office and the court officials.
It’s now official ‘Smoking cigarettes can cause cancer’ following an extensive study in the USA which was released on a Saturday to offset falls in cigarette stocks on Wall Street. The Irish Independent reveals that that the Irish Medical Organisation urged the Government the Department of Health and responsible bodies to take active steps to inform the public of the hazards of cigarette smoking. The IMO concluded that all reasonable steps be taken to discourage cigarette smoking particularly among the younger members of the population should be considered and adopted.
Kilnaleck News. Reps of the late T Cahill Aughawee sell his 14 acre farm and residence to Peter O Dowd Drumkilly for £1,000. The auctioneer was John McBreen Ballyjamesduff.
Untimely death of Danny McMonigle Ballyconnell at the age of 20. Outstanding footballer with Ballyconnell First Ulster’s. He was brother of Dermot McMonigle Earlsvale Road.
Butlersbridge who have qualified for the final of the 1963 Junior Championship hold their AGM in the Hall electing Con Smith as Captain 1964. Con is also Assistant Secretary of Cavan County Board of the GAA. Chairman Tommy Browne Vice Chairman Sean O Hare and M Brady, Secretary Gerry Farrell Treasurers Brendan Farrell and Benny Henry. Committee Fintan Tierney Tommy Myles F Reilly Con Smith Captain Terry Smyth and G McGerty.
Death of Jim Galligan Behey at a young age. For many years he was a saddler with John Igoe and was an outstanding huntsman and horseman. He was a member of the old Cavan Harrier’s Hunt Club who organised the annual races at Killymooney. He was an accomplished musician and was a member of the Drumcrave and Labour band playing the flute. He is survived by his wife and six children and his sister Susan in America. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Bridge N/S Tommy McCormick and Jim Mansfield E/W Mr and Mrs H Ryan.
Cavan Fair reports excellent supply of horses but very poor demand. Two year old cattle £55-65 three year old £66-70 milch cows £40-50 springers £50-60 mincers £30-40 knackers £35-45 carrying sows and casseogs £35-40 bonhams £11-15 per pair and working horses£40-50.
January 25th 1964 Margaret McMahon the 35 year old mother of five children is electrocuted while changing an Infra Red lamp at her home in Mullaghmagavin Stradone. She was tending to new born pigs at the time and efforts to revive her failed. He husband Peter McMahon was later alerted and returned to the farm from Ballyjamesduff Fair which he was attending. Her mother in law hearing the screams for help rushed to the outhouse but she too received electric shocks in her vain effort to rescue her daughter in law who lived with her in the main house.
Irish organisations in the USA in welcoming the Government initiative to erect a memorial park to President John F Kennedy recently assassinated 35th President of the USA have pledged over $100.000 in support for the project in Dunganstown Wexford.
List of Champions for 1963 include Senior Mullahoran Minor Crosserlough and Stradone led by Michael McCarthy are the hurling champions of Cavan in 1963.
County Cavan Handball 1964 Chairman John Reilly Vice Chairman Vivion McEvoy Lacken Secretary Andy Cullen Treasurer John Gilmore .
Death of Joe Bowes Drumaloor who was a jeweller in AH Smith’s 87 Main Street for over 60 years . Rev A Wedlock BA officiated at the large and representative funeral from Drumaloor Parish Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of David White ‘Swilly View’ Letterkenny father of Seamus De Faoite Anglo Celt linotype operator and Chairman Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan. Funeral from Saint Conal’s Letterkenny.
Freedom from Hunger dance in Town Hall with the ever popular Mighty Avons giving their services free results in £90 going to feed the hungry and needy in Africa.
Cavan Association in Dublin President Con P Smith Chairman GP Morris Vice Chairman Frank O Reilly Secretary May McCaul Assistant Secretary Rose Taaffe Treasurer Alf Lynch.
Death of Joe McEntee in Athlone. Brother of Andy former Sport’s Editor of the Anglo Celt for a record 68 years. He was a playing member of the Slasher’s and Celtic GFC. He was uncle of Andy and Jimmy McEntee Anglo Celt. He was a linotype operator in the Athlone Printing Works and learned the trade in the Anglo Celt. He is survived by his wife Mrs S McEntee and 1 son Gerard. There was a large representative crowd travelled from Cavan for the funeral in Athlone.
February 1st 1964 Presentation to Michael Rice who has been at the Cavan Depot of ESSO for 40 years. He is a keen gardener and a member of Clones Dramatic Society. Served in Monaghan and Clones before coming to Cavan and is a native of Athlone.
All outgoing officers are re elected at the County Cavan GAA Convention in the Courthouse. Chairman TP O Reilly Vice Chairman Micheal O Donohoe Virginia Secretary Hughie Smith Assistant Secretary Con Smith Registrar Jack McConnell Treasurer Paddy Donohoe. Central Council Patsy Lynch who won on a vote of 75 to 38 for Simon Deignan. AJ O Brien topped the poll for delegates to the Ulster Council with 109 votes Sean Moriarity Ballinagh 102 and TC Maguire Bawnboy 72 were also elected as Andy O Brien takes over Treasurer of the Ulster Council this year.
Cavan Gaels Chairman Paddy Conaty Vice Chairman Tommy M Gilroy Secretary Sean Galligan Assistant Secretary Tommy Hughes Treasurer Maurice Brady and Representative on Cavan GAA Tommy Gilroy . Committee Benny Cafferty Timmy Murphy Eugene Monahan Jack Smallhorne Father PJ Gargan Paddy O Reilly and Teddy McCormack. Senior team captain Eamonn McGovern and Sean Galligan Junior.
Tommy ‘Dickie’ Smith beats Paddy O Reilly to win the Father PJ Gargan Cup after a thrilling encounter at Cavan CYMS. Photograph shows the finalists and Father Gargan presenting the cup.
Cavan Parochial week tea party with Jack Binchey as MC. The entertainment was provided by the Girl’s Club with their top of the charts block buster and over 300 attended. Father Joseph Dolan Adm returned thanks to all who contributed to a memorable day.
Over 100 attend the AGM of Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan in the Rival’s Inn Railway Road. Presidents Dr Brian Galligan and Brian Coleman Vice President Michael O Callaghan and Patrick Woods. Chairman Seamus De Faoite Vice Chairman Sergeant Michael Twoomey Treasurer Patrick Carroll and Secretary Kathleen Lyons. Committee Patsy Maloney SRN Mel Doherty John Reilly Benny Hannigan Sarsfield Donohoe Sean Sharkey Tommie McDonnell and Seamus Fay Drumconnick.
Dr Ghatalia will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Maura Cullen and Kathleen Brady E/W Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey.
February 8th 1964 Gerard M Lovett is elected President of the Vocational Teacher’s Association of Ireland on a fact finding mission to Germany and Sweden to study apprenticeship training and retraining. Both Germany and Sweden have zero emigration while here in Ireland the rate of emigration to both USA and Britain continues to soar.
Maura Finegan 17 a pupil at Cavan Vocational School and a native of Banahoo wins the National Junior Cup for brown bread baking sponsored by the ESB. Maura was presented with her prizes an electric kettle £8 and an inscribed shield for the school.
The Beatles who are the newest phenomenon on the ever changing pop world gross £6 ¼ million in record sales last year –an amazing £500,000 per month. Their record company EMI reported that they are popular nearly everywhere apart from Germany and Italy and they will break into that market shortly.
Proposed site on the Dublin Road for the new super Technical School is owned by the representatives of Vincent Cullen Saint Anne’s Cathedral Road. It comprises 10 acres on 4 fields adjoining the New Protestant cemetery.
Butlersbridge draw with Stradone in the semi final of the Cavan Junior League at Breffni Park 2-7 to 0-13 after Stradone aided by the gale force wind led by 2-5 to 0-1 at the interval. Mick McCarthy scored a fantastic point from a 35 yard free to earn Stradone a replay just on full time.
Lynam’s Dart Club (corner of Bridge Street and Abbey Street) hosts the AGM of the newly formed Cavan Dart’s League. Chairman Jack Caulfield ‘Yukon Bar’ Belturbet Secretary Chris Kavanagh Vice Chairman Seamus McCormack Committee Barney Connolly Leo Morton P Reilly H Beatty V Reilly Frank Nannery V Kelly Tommy Murray and S O Neill.
Second shipment of electrical transformers to Bavaria from Cavan Engineering. The first shipment left last week on the ‘City of Cork’ ship headed for Germany. There are now just over 40 Irish workers employed at Cavan Engineering with 2 German instructors . The factory will eventually be four times the present size and employ 150 people by the end of the year.
Cavan take on Trinity College in a hurling challenge as a curtain raiser to Cavan V Mayo in the National League at Breffni Park.
Death of Mary Ann Smith 11 Breffni Terrace at the age of 89. She was very well known deeply religious person and she was unlucky to break her hip just twelve months ago. She was widow of Francis Smith who died some years ago. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the well attended representative funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Recent winners at the well contested CYMS snooker tournament in the ‘Hut’. Michael Breslin Andy Murray Kieran Cullivan Hughie Cosgrove Jackie Murphy Dickie Smith and Seamus McCormack.
‘Paddy McGinnity’s Boat’ makes a welcome appearance at Cavan’s Saint Phelim’s Hospital with Eamonn Brady on the drums and Eileen Morgan on the piano. Stan Mullery and Mattie Hand also turned up with their most appreciated annual film show much to the delight of patients and staff.
Liam Bogue is the new Captain at County Cavan Golf Club where the President is Surgeon Bertie Cullen Treasurer Seamus Fox Secretary Jack Binchey Assistant Secretary Dermot Morgan Committee Tommy Aylmer Jack Brady Louis Blessing Philip Cullivan Paddy Fleming Tom C Hickey Owen McGovern Edward O Hanlon WP O Hanlon and Dr FPE Smith.
Untimely death of Patrick McDermott in Birmingham England. He was son of Mary Jane and the late Patrick late of Creighan Terrace Cavan. He is survived by his mother brothers Phil Michael John Thomas and Hugh and sister Minnie. Funeral took place in England.
February 15th 1964 Inquest into the death of Margaret McMahon concludes that death was due to electrocution which could have been avoided if a proper installation was performed by a qualified electrician. The response to the accident was wholly inadequate as Mrs McMahon could possibly have been revived with mouth to mouth resuscitation.
Smith’s Garage hold their annual dinner dance in the Sheelin Shamrock Hotel Crover with Eamonn McCabe Manager making the keynote speech.
Death of one of Cavan’s most respected citizens Thomas ‘Tommy’ McDonnell 16 Farnham Street. He was a very well known building contractor with no job too big or too small and finished to a very high specification. He was a native of Bunnoe and was extremely religious taking a full part in the sodalities and organisations attached to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. He is survived by his wife and daughters Miriam Whelan married only 1 week ago Carmel and Beryl. Funeral was very large and representative from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Paddy and Kay McNamara recently married are the recipients of a presentation at the 6th annual Cavan Gael’s dinner dance. Tommy Gilroy spoke about the Gael’s ambitious plans for the Terry Coyle Park and the fundraising drive through their popular weekly Bingo session in the Town Hall. Andy O Brien was the star of the show with his witty anecdotes and yarns that had the entire audience in stitches of laughter!
Cavan finish level with TCD 2-2 each at the end of an exciting hurling encounter at Breffni Park. Trinity led by 1-2 to 0-1 at the interval. Paddy Lyons was superb with great support from Seamus McCormack Jim Muldowney and Tony Fahy. Cavan Paddy Lyons Seamus McCormack J Muldowney Tommy Foy JJ Farrelly Mick McCarthy Man of the Match J McGovern JJ O Reilly L Carolan W Dunne Jimmy O Donnell Brian Sherlock J Swann and B Barry. Subs Colm Smith Michael Rafferty and L Griffin.
Cavan Boy Scout’s hit musical ‘Paddy McGinnity’s Boat’ takes to the stage at Saint Anthony’s Hall Merchant’s Quay Dublin under the auspices of the Cavan Association in Dublin on Sunday March 1st 1964.
Sixteen dogs and many beaters manage to kill three foxes in the general Farnham/Kilmore area in a drive sponsored by Cavan Dog and Gun Club.
Cavan Bridge N/S Dermot Morgan and Jim Beirne E/W Mr and Mrs H Ryan.
Cavan CYMS Snooker 1964 John McCaffrey beat Michael Murray Tommy Cullivan beat Patrick Maguire Eamonn McCormack beat his brother Jimmy McCormack Paddy O Reilly beat John ‘Ton’ Doonan Brian Finlay beat Sean McManus.
Angela Clarke will give the recital at the Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms.
Prices at Cavan’s well attended Fair similar to last month. Yearlings £36-40. Two Year olds £50-60. Springers £55-65, milking cows £45-50 mincers £35-40 working horses £45-50 ponies £30-35 colts and fillies £45-50 carrying sows £35-45 bonhams £10-14 per pair.
Cavan’s oldest resident Bridget Fitzpatrick celebrates her 101st Birthday at the home of her daughter Eileen Dolehan Cavanagh Ballyconnell. She was second eldest of a family of nine of Mr and Mrs J Keating Kilnaglere Belturbet. Her mother was from the Boyle area of county Roscommon and her father worked as carpenter. She lived through the age of the stage coach the railways and now the private car era. Her staple diet was plain milk fish porridge boxty and whole wheat bread.
Only 2.02 inches of rain fell in January 1964 compared to 7.17 in January 1963.
February 22nd 1964 Driving licenses will be introduced from March 17th next and no new person may take to the road after that date without undergoing a test and securing first a provisional license.
Butlersbridge beat Stradone 3-6 to 3-4 to qualify for the Junior League Final where they will meet Killinkere who are also their opponents in the 1963 Junior Championship Final delayed because of a series of objections by Drumalee GFC who were defeated in the Semi Final by Killinkere. Ken Browne was the Butlersbridge ace with goals in each half. He was ably assisted by Con Smith at centre field. The Bridge led by 2-2 to Stradone’s 0-3 at half time with Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady Castleblayney the referee.
Ladie’s Golf AGM at County Cavan Golf Club President Dorie Smith Captain Connie McEntee Secretary Una Smith Treasurer Joan O Hanlon Match Secretary Carmel McDonald Handicap Secretary Kathleen Morgan
Death of William Shanaghy late of Lacken Ballinagh at his residence in Lisdarn Cavan. Prominent footballer with Lacken Celtic GFC. Father of Sister Pelagia Joseph CP Fleetwood England and he is also survived by his sons and daughters. Funeral from a well attended representative Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Potahee cemetery.
Death of Brigid Meehan late of 17 College Street . She was a native Alackan and came to live in the town some years ago . She was extremely popular and a very good neighbour practicing Christian virtue at all times. There was a large and representative attendance at the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry .
Cavan Bridge Mr and Mrs H Carthy E/W Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Cavan Musical Society will not present an opera this year but may do so next year if they can muster the necessary support.
Cavan CYMS Snooker Jimmy Finlay beat Benny Cafferty Jim Fay beat Paddy McCormack and Sean Galligan beat Gene McCusker.
February 29th 1964 The farm and residence belonging to John Morris who has retired and situated at Lisdarn is sold to well known business man Thomas Tierney from Ballinlough county Meath. He owns the ‘Half Way House’ pub in Ballinlough and quarry and carpentry at Main Street Belturbet. Sale was conducted by PJ O Reilly Sean Kelly had carriage and the auction took place in the Farnham Hotel.
Mike Duggan of Ballyhaise is tipped for the Cavan county team as he continues to turn in outstanding displays for his native Ballyhaise and Cavan Juniors. Mike is returning after a lengthy lay off due to injury and starred for Cavan in their bad tempered hard hitting win 1-8 to 1-5 against Antrim at Breffni Park.
Gabriel Kelly is Cavan’s only representative on ‘ The Cuchullain Press All Stars team for 1963. Team Andy Phillips Wicklow Gabriel Kelly Cavan Noel Tierney Galway Pat Connolly Kildare Sean Murphy Kerry Paddy Holden Dublin Martin Newell Galway Mick Garrett Galway Des Foley Dublin Sean O Neill Down Mickey Whelan Dublin Tommy Browne Laois Jimmy Whan Armagh Tom Long Kerry and Pat Donnellan Galway. The selectors were Mick Higgins Cavan Sean Purcell Galway Seamus Murphy Kerry Paddy O Brien Meath and Sean Og O Ceallacain Dublin.
£152 Prize Fund at Cavan Gael’s Bingo in the Town Hall. £55 snowball with £25 must be won .”If you are poor Bingo can make you rich. If you are rich Bingo can make you richer”!
Johnny Goldrick Railway Road Killeshandra catches the first trout of the season a 9 lbs beauty at Monery on the Rive Erne.
March 6th 1964 Bonfires on every hill around Butlersbridge as the returning heroes carry into the Bridge their first ever Junior Championship trophy after failing to Bailieboro in 1919 and again in 1952 against the superb Cootehill team powered by Brian and Charlie Gallagher. They beat Killinkere in the long delayed final by 3-5 to 0-8 in a brilliant display of attacking football in the second half. After a very shaky first half when Killinkere were the more dominant force the Bridge were lucky to be even at 1-2 to the Bridge’s 0-5. Killinkere were ahead after only 30 seconds with Jimmy Smith pointing followed by a Jimmy Stafford point. Con Smith sent a speculative high ball to the square and when Ken Browne caught it he swivelled quickly to send a great shot to the back of the Killinkere goal. The Bridge added two more points to lead 1-2 to 0-2 but Killinkere pulled themselves back into the game with 3 unanswered points before half time. At halftime Sean O Hare and his selectors stayed ice cool and switched Kevin Smith to midfield and sent brother Con to the lacklustre forward line where he added great verve speed and dash to the Bridge attack while Kevin reigned supreme at midfield. Francie Reilly at centre half back was immense for the Bridge throughout the hour. It was from his clearance that Con Smith appeared from nowhere to crash a great goal to the net and give the lead to Butlersbridge from where they were never headed. Then the goal of the year from young Eamonn Reilly who troubled the Killinkere defence from start to finish with his lightening speed and movement followed by a point from Ken Browne threatened to swamp Killinkere. Team Gerry Healy Mickey Reilly Terry Smyth Captain J Brogan Michael Reilly Francie Reilly John Sheanon Con Smith Brian Myles Tom Sheridan Kevin Smith Tommy Smyth Johnny Cusack Ken Browne and Eamonn Reilly who only gained his place as a result of Ray Dunne a clerical student in Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth not being available to play. Pictured on the coveted player’s page are Ken Browne John Sheanon and Brian Myles all stars for the Bridge. Terry Smith is pictured in jubilant mood holding the cup aloft after receiving it from TP O Reilly Chairman Cavan County Board. Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady Castleblayney was an excellent referee who let the game ebb and flow to its conclusion. Brothers in the Butlersbridge team included Francie Michael and Eamonn Reilly Con and Kevin Smith Terry Captain and brother Tommy. Con Smith and Ken Browne were members of the team beaten by Cootehill in 1952.
There are now 236 blind persons in county Cavan while the home support recorded 1,031 visits during the year. 31 radios were supplied and the home support team recorded over 900 miles in travel throughout the county teaching Braille and home crafts to the visually challenged. All the radios are maintained and serviced to a high standard by Paddy Smyth Service Manager with Smyth’s Electrical 60 Main Street Cavan.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter. The Cullen Cup Cavan Open competition will take place this year in the new ballroom of the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Cavan CYMS snooker competition continues with Tommy Hughes beating hot favourite Tommy ‘Dickie’ Smith Jim Fay beat John McCaffrey while in a sizzling encounter Mickey Breslin won on the black ball from a very gallant Hughie Cosgrove.
Tommy Sheridan Sub Post Office Upper Main Street is rewarded with a silver medal for his outstanding record of safe driving for CIE at an enjoyable function in Dundalk. He is a very prominent Cavan handballer and administrator.
March 13th 1964 Mick Higgins is appointed team manager of the Cavan senior footballers in an effort to redeem the county’s ailing fortunes and reputation after a series of recent catastrophic results. He will be in charge of team selection along with a selection committee and will have the sole right to alter the team during a game. Mick is the holder of three All Ireland medals won with Cavan in 1947 1948 and 1952 when he captained the side to its last Sam Maguire success.
Mr and Mrs W O Farrell Longford are the winners of the prestigious Cullen Cup at Cavan Bridge Club. Pictured after the record breaking tournament in the new Ulster Arms ballroom is H Carthy Captain Mr and Mrs W O Farrell Longford winners Mrs Maura Cullen presenting the BT Cullen Cup and Eithne Behan President of the Contract Bridge Association of Ireland.
Abbey CBS beat Saint Patrick’s College Cavan 3-8 to 2-5 in the McRory Cup final at damp and overcast Emmett Park Carrickmacross. Led by Down county man Val Kane their speed and thrust up front was far too much for the Cavan side who trailed at the interval by 2-5 to a goal scored by ace forward John Smith. Before a large attendance Cavan struck back in the 3rd quarter but only John Smith of the Saint Pat’s attack looked dangerous. Raymond Carroll S Cassidy and O Brady John Smith and A Clerkin of the Cavan side were outstanding and although badly beaten never stopped trying their best. J Martin of Omagh was an excellent referee of a game which was easy to control and never got to boiling point.
Cavan Boy Scout’s hit the jackpot with their hit musical ‘Paddy McGinnity’s Boat’ attracting a capacity crowd to the 1,600 seater Saint Anthony’s Hall Dublin which was the first venture of the Society in Dublin sponsored by the Cavan Association in Dublin.
Death of Frank Buchanan son of James and Mrs Buchanan Bridge Street in New York. He was brother of the late great Father Willie Buchanan former Musical Director Cavan Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. He emigrated in 1907. He was brother of Vincent Wolfe Tone Street and Annie Buchanan Belfast. He leaves a wife and 3 daughters in New York.
Death of Sadie Smith Drumalee. Very popular well known citizen she was known for her Christian virtue and charity in assisting the poor and deprived in the community. She was wife of the late Philip Smith ex RIC. She is survived by her sons and daughter. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Mr and Mrs C Arnold Maureen Hunt and Joan O Hanlon with Jim Beirne and Surgeon PD Maloney winning the Howell Cup competition run in conjunction with the Cullen Cup.
Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan will dance at various vantage points in Cavan town on Saint Patrick’s morning before heading for the Saint Patrick’s Day parade in Maguiresbridge in county Fermanagh.
Sympathy is extended to WJ Flannery Farnham Street on the death of his brother Vice Admiral Alfred Edward Flannery late of Knockbride. He was younger son of Rev Canon William Flannery and was born in 1907. He qualified as a doctor in the Royal College of Surgeon’s Dublin in 1929. He served in the British Navy in World War 2 and was noted for his extreme courage and bravery being mentioned in despatches on several occasions. He was an Honary Physician to Queen Elizabeth 2. Served in Malta Narvaic and Solerno and was decorated for his bravery and courage in the face of enemy fire. In 1921 he captained Saint Andrew’s College Dublin to their one and only Leinster Senior Rugby up. He leaves a widow two sons and three daughters and was brother of WJ Flannery Farnham Street Cavan.
Film show sponsored by the newly formed Parochial Youth Club in Saint Augustine’s Hall with tea served at the interval.
March 20th 1964 Ulster retain the Railway Cup beating Leinster 3-7 to 2-9 in a thrilling well contested final at Croke Park on Saint Patrick’s Day. While Munster beat Leinster 0-12 to 1-9 in the pipe opening Hurling Final. There was never more than a kick of a ball between the two sides in the football encounter with Ulster leading at half time after enjoying the benefit of the strong wind by 0-7 to 0-2. Des Foley who also played in the hurling decider wrested control of midfield in the second half and Leinster got enough chances to easily win the game but in the end the sharper Ulster forwards were just too good for a pedestrian Leinster defence. Ulster team Seamus Hoare Gabriel Kelly Leo Murphy Bernard Brady Dan McCartan Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Joe Lennon Sean Ferriter Sean O Neill James McCartan Paddy Doherty Jimmy Whan PT Treacey and Frank Donnolly Tyrone. Subs Charlie Gallagher for Frankie Donnolly Jodie O Neill Tyrone for Joe Lennon.
Gritty Cavan performance in hard hitting well contested League quarter final at Pairc Tailteann Navan before a capacity attendance of 15,000 beats off Meath by 3-10 to 2-4. The gates were locked just after the start of the game with thousands still locked out who decided to gain entry by kicking down the gates. Cavan were actually leading by a massive 14 points with five minutes to go but Meath got in for 2 late goals after Cavan had taken their foot off the accelerator. Fierce some shoulder to shoulder charges where Cavan gave as good as they got and cleared their lines with long kicking. Scorers for Cavan were Charlie Gallagher 0-8 Mattie Cahill 2-1 and Jimmy O Donnell 1-1. Meath replied per D Carthy 1-3 P Mulvaney 1-0 and Gerry Cromwell 0-2. Cavan PJ O Gorman Gabriel Kelly Dessie Carolan Tony Morris Frankie Kennedy Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Captain Jimmy Stafford Ray Carolan John Joe O Reilly Hugh Barney O Donohoe Charlie Gallagher Mattie Cahill and Seamus McMahon.
Paddy Fleming is elected Secretary County Cavan Golf Club in succession to Jack Brady ‘Fort View’ Farnham Road.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the 11:30 Solemn High Mass on Saint Patrick’s Day in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan while the deacon was Father Felim McGovern sub deacon Father PJ McManus and MC Father PJ Gargan. Rev AB McGrath who celebrated the 10 am Mass was on the organ with music by the Cathedral Choir.
Liam Bogue and Mattie Corcoran win the Captain’s H Carty’s Prize at Cavan Bridge Club while E/W was Mrs H Ryan and Mrs Jim Burke.
Roger Loonam Emmett Place is the latest angler to land an impressive brown trout on the River Erne landing the beautiful specimen at Rann.
Angler’s Club Chairman Tom McConville Vice Chairman Norman Cinnamond Secretary Sean Young Treasurer Johnny Donohoe.
Cavan CYMS third round of snooker competition. Tommy Hughes beat Seamus McCormack 4th round Tommy Hughes beat Jim Fay and the final is now between the in form Mickey Breslin and Tommy Hughes.
First ever Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Cavan at the ‘Rival’s Inn’ Coleman Road. The organisation was founded in 1935 by two American’s Bill a stockbroker and Bob a medical doctor who were both addicted to alcohol. First group in Europe founded in Dublin in 1946 and now the organisation have 60 groups in Ireland which are open to all. Their members include clergy of all denominations doctors health professionals and all spheres of society who have heavy drinking problems and in turn helping themselves and others.
Mary Flanagan of the Pioneer Players Navan wins the gold medal as the best actress at Cavan Drama Festival.
Palm Sunday Procession is pictured making its way past the Surgical Hospital in Church Street before diverting down Ashe Street and back to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. In picture are Bishop Quinn accompanied by the Boy Scouts carrying palm, the children of Mary and Fathers PJ Gargan and PJ McManus.
Drumalee show their potential as a potent force when they hammer Cavan Gael's 4-10 to 2-2 in the first round of the Junior League at Breffni Park. Donie Fay Michael Smith and Paddy Lyons had a field day scoring at will from every opportunity. In the Cavan Gael's goal recently married Paddy McNamara was very busy saving shot after shot and was in no way to blame for the four which passed him. Brendan Keaney and Des Lambert were sound in the full back line Tony McConnell outstanding at centre half. Joe Connolly was always dangerous and scored the Gael’s consolation goal with excellent support from a very busy Jackie Sheridan and Larry Ready. Drumalee had no weak links and looked a team of all the talents. Noel Donohoe Andy O Connell Tommy Molloy Donie Fay and Micheal Greenan were outstanding.
Strand Players Dublin win the Dr Lyons Cup and Section A at Cavan Drama Festival with ‘Ring Around the Moon’ with Producer Aíne O Driscoll best producer. The Hugh Lee Cup was won by Mountnuggent with the ‘Man from Cline’. The AOH Cup was won by Prosperous Drama Group Naas. Mary Flanagan who starred as Breda in ‘Honeysuckle’ and Bill Gouldin Strand Players starring as Hugo in ‘Ring Around the Moon’ were voted the best actress and actor of the festival. The prizes were presented in a packed Town Hall by Father Joe Dolan Adm President of the Festival committee.
As expected by the pundits Mickey Breslin beats Tommy Hughes in the Connolly Cup Snooker Final at Cavan CYMS.
Death of Kathleen Marron Cathedral Road. She was one of the famous Marron family who were all outstanding singers and actors taking a full part in the activities of the Choral Societies and Cathedral Choir. She spent some year in America before returning to spend her retirement years in her native Cavan. She was born in Connolly Street where her parents ran a very successful pub business later taken over by Benny Conaty. She is survived by one sister in America nieces and nephews. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Meeting called for side room Town Hall with a view to forming a youth club in Cavan catering for both indoor and outdoor pursuits.
Cavan Bridge N/S PD Maloney and AG Hunt E/W Mr and Mrs O Sullivan.
“ Andrew Breslin Self Drive Cars and Caravans Phone Cavan 209.”
The Old Mill Bar and Lounge re opens this weekend after extensive renovations. All drinks served in top class condition. Under personal management of Walter Ball.
March 28th 1964 Easter commemoration honours Captain Michael O Reilly at IRA memorial service at Killoughter where Mary Brady former Clann Na Poblachta Chairman of Cavan UDC led the recitation of the rosary. Sean O Bradaigh Longford and Paddy Duffy Cavan County Council Sinn Fein member were also in attendance.
Brendan Behan the angry man of Irish literature dies in the Meath Hospital on March 20th 1964 following a stroke on Saint Patrick’s Day. His wife Beatrice and brother Rory were at his bedside and his father had just left the building. Only 41 he had been in poor health for sometime as a result of his heavy drinking and wild lifestyle. He suffered complications from diabetes and jaundice. House painter poet revolutionary and true blue Dublin character Behan sprang to fame with his play the ‘Quare Fella’ based on his experiences in jail in Britain during the 1940s –it ran fro six months at the Pike Theatre Dublin in 1956. Produced by Joan Littlewood it transferred to the Theatre Royal in Stratford and brought Behan international fame. He followed up with ‘The Hostage’ in 1957 a year that saw the publication of his autobiographical novel ‘The Borstal Boy’. Brendan was to find fame difficult to deal with and his life became increasingly erratic.
Sean Brady son of Andrew and Mrs Brady Drumcalpin Mountain Lodge Cootehill in the Parish of Laragh and Kevin Mullen son of Mr and Mrs MJ Mullen Mountnuggent are ordained priests in Rome. Father Sean will serve in the Diocese of Kilmore while Father Kevin will minister in the Diocese of Rosepoint USA.
Government forces pursue the rebels in bloody battle scenes in Vietnam near the Cambodian border where many innocent children were just run over by Government tanks.
April 4th 1964 Oliver Moran Minister for Lands opens the new ‘Seven Horseshoes Hotel ‘ in Belturbet.
Bishop Quinn presides at the Solemn Pontifical High Mass for the blessing of the oils in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Deacon was Father Patrick Mallon sub deacon Father James Carroll and MC Father Terry McManus. Father Joe Dolan celebrated the Mass of the Last Supper deacon was Father Sean O Reilly sub deacon Father Pat Brady and MC Father Augustine Leydon. The Passion on Good Friday was chanted by Fathers AB McGrath Torlac O Reilly and Dan Gallogly with MC Father PJ Gargan. On Easter Saturday night the Vigil Mass was celebrated by His Lordship Bishop Quinn assisted by Father Felim McGovern Father Torlac was deacon Dan Gallogly sub deacon and MC Father PJ Gargan. The blessing of the Paschal fire renewal of baptismal vows etc was directed by Father Joe Dolan Adm, the commentator was Father PJ McManus while the sacred music was sung by the Cathedral choir and Father ABC McGrath was director and played the organ. On Easter Sunday morning Fathers PJ McManus said the 8 am Mass John Maguire the children’s 10 am and Joe Dolan the 11:30 am.
Matt Rudden is once again third in the All Ireland Cross Country Final over 7 ½ miles in Thurles. The winner was S O Sullivan Limerick 2nd Mick Molloy from Oughterard the Irish 15 mile record holder. Matt tried from the start to break the field with some courageous front running but couldn’t shake off the majestic Sullivan who sailed to victory over the closing 100 yards. Matt now has been 2nd twice and 3rd twice over the last four years.
Mr and Mrs C Arnold and Surgeon Maloney and Gerry Hunt will represent Cavan in the team of four competition in Athlone.
Marie Collins SRN daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Collins Corahoe passes her SRS in Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey.
Pat Gaffey son of Bill and Susan Gaffey Church Street passes his entrance exam for the Garda and will enter Templemore shortly to commence his training.
Death of James Mulligan senior Derragarra Butlersbridge. Survived by his sons daughters nephews nieces and many friends. There was an overflow attendance at the Funeral Mass in Saint Aidan’s Butlersbridge with burial later in the New cemetery.
Death of the legendary Tom Maguire Tullyco Cavan. Prominent member of Tullyco GFC, he later threw in his lot with Cavan Slashers winning County Championship medals in 1917 1924 and 1925. Tall athletic figure Tom was sporting and courageous never sinking to the level where he had to assault an opponent to gain an advantage. He later emigrated to America where he spent over 10 years. When he returned he set up a farm in his native Tullyco and was extremely well known in the town by his tall erect pleasant appearance riding a bicycle and saluting all his acquaintances. He was a founder member of Cavan Angler’s Club and Cavan Dog and Gun Club. He was President of the Cavan Irish American Society. Survived by his wife Katie 1 daughter 1 brother and 3 sisters. Rev A B McGrath officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry. Cavan Gael's provided a guard of honour at both the funeral and removal.
April 11th 1964 Eileen Kennedy Solicitor Carrickmacross is appointed Ireland’s first ever woman District Justice. Qualified as a solicitor in 1947, she is a member of the well known legal firm of PJ Kennedy and sons solicitors Carrickmacross. Coroner for South Monaghan. She was educated at Saint Louis Convent Carrickmacross.
Pictured are Noel Hugh and John Smith sons of Mr and Mrs James Smith Kilnavara. Paul George and Peter Quinn sons of Mr and Mrs John Quinn Postmaster all receive Confirmation from Bishop Austin Quinn in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Over 400 children from the parish were confirmed by the Bishop assisted by Fathers Michael Gilbride Ballinagh John M Byrne Laragh H Dillon PP DD Drung and Patrick Morris CC Belturbet.
Paddy Gaffney BE Town Engineer explains to Cavan UDC that due to emigration to England, he is unable to secure carpenters plumbers or tradesmen to carry out urgent repairs for Council tenants in 11 Breffni or 16 Owen Roe who have been waiting a considerable time. Overdraft accommodation is fixed at £7,000 for the first three months which is double last year’s amount.
Cavan are beaten 1-8 to 0-7 by Down in the National League Semi Final. Cavan dominated play throughout but could not convert their advantage to scores due to a very poor forward line who wasted chance after chance. Down led by 0-5 to 0-4 at the interval. The decisive moment came when PJ O Gorman safely fielded a Down 50 but was controversially charged over the line by the inrushing Paddy Doherty for a ‘doubtful’ Down goal. Cavan PJ O Gorman Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Tony Morris Frank Kennedy Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Captain Ray Carolan Jimmy Stafford JJ O Reilly Hugh Barney O Donohoe Tom Lynch Mattie Cahill Charlie Gallagher and Pat Gaffney.
Death of Mattie Reilly 11 Ashe Street at a young age. He spent many years in America. He was married to a sister of Doctor Brian Galligan and was extremely popular in the town where he returned to spend most of the summer months. He is survived by his wife and two young children Michael and Helen. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan where Father PJ Gargan officiated with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Bridge Club PD Maloney and AG Hunt win the prestigious Kells Open Bridge tournament for the second successive year. The Cavan team also won the North Eastern Cup at the All Ireland Finals in Athlone.
Brendan Sexton son of John and Agnes Sexton Breffni Park and former Cavan Cavan Slashers and Harps star footballer is promoted to the rank of Sergeant Garda Siochana at the Bridewell Dublin.
Death of Margaret McKiernan Edenticlare and formerly Lavey. Funeral from Saint Brigid's Church to the adjoining Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry. She is survived by her nephews nieces relatives and many friends and neighbours.
April 18th 1964 Tony Farrelly and J McCormack with 67 nett beat Willie O Hanlon and Seamus Fox 67 ½ nett. Maura Maloney won the Lady’s prize.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs H Ryan E/W Miss Anne McEneaney and A Kelly.
Small supply at monthly fair where prices were well up to average. Yearlings £35-40 two year olds £50-55 three year olds £55-70 milch cows £40-50 springers £60-75 working horses £40-50 ponies £30-35 two year old £40-50 knackers £35-45 donkies well up £12-18 driven by the McCabe’s and seaside trade in England. Casseogs £35-40 bonhams £12-14 per pair.
Funeral of Edward Tully father of Rev EP Tully CC Shercock attended by Bishop Quinn Lord Abbott C Colwell and over 100 clergy in Saint Patrick’s Church Drumcor. Chief mourners Mrs R Burke MPSI Main Street Cavan daughter Rev E Tully and John Tully Gartbrattan sons John Dermot and Kevin Burke Kathleen Eamonn Sue Marie Michael Evelyn Sean Patricia Tully Gartbrattan Eamonn Mary Michael Tully Blessington grandchildren.
“Smyth’s 60 Main Street for sewing and knitting machines . Phone Cavan 88”
April 25th 1964 Margaret English and Ina Hickey win the Committee prize at County Cavan Golf Club.
Kilmore Diocesan Plainsong Festival commences with solemn Pontifical High Mass in the Cathedral where Father Torlac O Reilly was the celebrant deacon Father Benny Maguire and sub deacon Father Felim McGovern. Father PA Fay Redhills was the MC . Mixed choir sang the Mass with secondary schools singing the Proper. Choral competitions in the Poor Clare Convent where certificates were awarded to over 500 participating children. Very Re Joseph Higgins SFE Sligo and Father ABC McGrath were the examiners.
Death of Thomas Donohoe at his residence Killygarry. He was husband of Katie Donohoe. Large and representative attendance at the funeral in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial in the adjoining cemetery..
Death of Peter ‘Petey’ Reilly 62 Pearse Street. Well known highly respected resident of the town where he came to live some time age. Native of Carrickallen Mountain Lodge. Survived by his wife and family. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan was large and representative with burial later in Carrickallen.
Death of Matthew Smith 20 Breffni Terrace . He was Cavan’s oldest resident at 96 and had the proud boast that ‘he never wore an overcoat’ . He lived a large portion of his early life in Mud Wall Row and was one of the first occupants of Breffni Terrace in 1880. His erect soldierly carriage and fine bearing belied his advanced age. Survived by his nephews nieces relatives neighbours and many friends. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan was large and representative reflecting the popularity of one of Cavan’s best known citizens. Burial in Cullies cemetery.
C Cooper Mayor of Portadown accompanied by Bishop EFB Moore Bishop of Kilmore Ardagh and Elphin is accorded a civic reception by the members of Cavan Urban Council.
Parochial youth movement in Saint Augustine’s Hall host a social at which tea was served and the members addressed by Father PJ McManus CC.
Butlersbridge in their first outing at senior rank are beaten in the league by Cavan Gael’s 1-11 to 2-2 at Breffni Park. After a bright start Bridge faded in the second half. Interval score was Cavan Gael’s 0-9 Butlersbridge 2-0. Cavan Gael's John ‘Foley’ O Rourke George Crowe Hugo Cafferty Tony McConnell Eamonn McGovern Pat Gaffney Jim McDonnell Mick Ryan PJ Carroll Tommy Smith Jack McEntee Phil Murray Jackie Sheridan Cathal Young and Sean Galligan. Referee Mick Higgins
May 3rd 1964 Cavan Gael’s are again too good for the Bridge in the return leg of the senior league in Butlersbridge winning 3-11 to 1-7 after leading by 1-7 to 0-3 at half time. Scorers for the Gael’s Jack McEntee 1-4 Terry Smith 1-3 Cathal Young 1-0 Philip Murray 0-2 and Jim McDonnell and Paddy Maguire 0-1 each. The Bridge replied per Eddie Sheridan 1-1 John Cusack 0-4 Ken Browne 0-1 and own point from Gael’s goalie John ‘Foley’ O Rourke.
Lt General Michael Costello gives the keynote address at the lecture on the life of General Philip Sheridan Commander in Chief of the United States Army. The Master of Ceremonies was Father Charles Travers Saint Patrick’s College and the Town Hall was packed to capacity. Brian O Mordha Chairman of Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne presided and featured speaker was Eric Dorman O Gowan Chief of Staff to General Auchowlek in North Africa in World War 2. General Sheridan was born in Beagh Killinkere where his ancestral home is preserved. Among the distinguished attendance was Bishop Austin Quinn and Lord Abbott C Colwell from Kilnacrott. Dr Philip O Connell the distinguished author and historian was introduced by Father Augustine Leydon Secretary Cumainn Seanchas an Cabhan.
At Butlersbridge Cavan Gael’s defeat Butlersbridge in the Junior League curtain raiser 5-6 to 1-7 with Paddy O Reilly outstanding in the Gael’s goal with great cover from Emmanuel Kennedy Donal Crowe in defence. Jimmy Mulcahy and Brian Reilly were outstanding at midfield dominating play throughout while up front Joe Connolly Dermot Burke Eamonn Brady and Dick Mulcahy were very prominent. Scorers for the Gael’s Eamonn Brady 2-3 Joe Connolly 2-0 Jimmy Mulcahy 1-0 Dick Mulcahy 0-2 and Dermot Burke 0-1. Dessie Maguire was outstanding at centre half back for Butlersbridge who replied per Michael Connolly 1-1 Michael Rafferty 0-4 and Joe Connolly 0-1. The referee was Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady Castleblayney.
Saint Patrick’s College competing for the first time are 2nd team in the Ulster School’s cross country in Armagh. Best placed in the senior event were P Gilgunn 4th JF Murphy 10th A Clerkin 11th W Robinson 12th. The race was won by the home club Saint Patrick’s Armagh. Saint Pat’s were 3rd in the junior race with P Dolan 14th P Leydon 16th C Reilly 17th and Joseph Fulton 20th . Both teams were coached by James Burns a teacher at Saint Patrick’s college.
Michael Smith opens his new service station at ‘Oakvale Service Station’ at Farham Road. Shop catering for the growing number of residents in the area and the steady flow of visitors to the nearby Lisdarn Hospital. The architects were Gaffney Cullivan while the contractor was Gerald Shannon Clonogonnell.
Saint Patrick’s College sell half of Trinity Island on the river Erne to Michael Cullivan Drumgola comprising 57 acres for £2,400. PJ O Reilly was the auctioneer while Alfred Myles Smith was the solicitor having carriage.
‘Cavan House’ property of the late Edward Brady is sold in trust to Sean V Kelly for purchaser Paddy King. Murphy Quinn were the auctioneers and LCP Smith had carriage of sale. The well known Republican premises was in the Brady family for over 100 years. Paddy King recently returned from England recently purchased 87 Main Street opposite The Farnham Hotel which he is converting into a Dental Surgery.
Death of Katherine Costello 6 Ashe Street at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was widow of John well known hackney and taxi driver who was an elected member of Cavan UDC some years ago. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan was large and representative with burial later in Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
Sean Bergin well known Cavan actor and comic is departing from Cavan to work in the Connolly chain of shoe shops in Dublin. He served his apprenticeship in Seamus Fox’s and has been employed there for over ten years. Liam Bogue made the presentation on behalf of the Golf Club while Philip Cullivan representing the Cavan Musical Society at the social and presented the very popular Sean with a wallet of notes in Cavan Golf Club.
May 10th 1964 Vincent McCaul Bridge Street and Roger Loonam Emmett Place land over 20 fish consisting of pike and bream averaging over 8 lbs each on the River Erne with the heaviest weighing 13 lbs.
The census reports that 94.90% of Irish people profess to being Catholics.
Sean Lemass Taoiseach opens Cavan Engineering on the Dublin Road. He was accompanied by Cavan’s Con A Smith Managing Director and is pictured speaking to Philip Murray nicely turned out in a sparkling clean white coat who is giving him a first hand account of the process of turning out transformers for the Bavarian market. On the way back to Dublin he calls to Lavey Lake where Father Malachy Byrne presents him with a tasty 1 ½ lbs rainbow trout for the tea.
Drumalee top the Junior ranks as they hammer luckless Butlersbridge 6-8 to 1-1 in atrocious weather and bottomless conditions at the Drumalee venue. Scorers Noel Donohoe 3-00 Donie Fay 1-5 Tom Flynn Andy Connell 1-0 each and Micheal Greenan and Brendan Young 1-1 each. Niall Crowe was the only scorer for the Bridge with 1-1
Cavan Urban Council garden competition will be separated into two zones with prize structure of £5 for 1st £3 for 2nd and 3rd will receive £2. They are appealing to Lord Farnham to sell the derelict plot adjacent to the ex service men’s hut for a nominal sum of £50. Vote of congratulations to the Smith family for their initiative in establishing Cavan Engineering. The town was en fete and decorated for the visit of an Taoiseach Sean Lemass to open Cavan’s first ever industrial concern.
Death of Patrick McDonald Butlersbridge well known building contractor. He is survived by his wife brothers and sisters. Funeral from Saint Aidan’s church was large and representative with burial later in the New cemetery.
Death of John Smith 44 Pearse Street . The family kept a well known guest house in the middle of the town opposite the Allied Irish Bank. Member of the 3rd order of Saint Francis and other sodalities. He was a Peace Commissioner for Cavan and adjoining counties since 1923. He is survived by his wife 3 sons and 4 daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
The Cullivan family 25 Cathedral Road are awakened by their pet collie dog persistently barking. Joe Junior out of bed in a flash rescues the dog from the burning inferno that was the garage and moves the family van to a safe spot. Cavan Fire Brigade are alerted and manage to keep the blaze from spreading to the adjoining house but the garage and contents are burnt to the ground.
Death of Francis Meehan Saint Brigid’s Terrace in Saint Felim’s Hospital. He was a cattle dealer and very well known and highly respected in the cattle trade. He is survived by his wife and other relatives.
Custom of strewing the mantle of the house with flowers to welcome the Queen of the May is observed in Emmett Place College Street Wolfe Tone Street and some of the surrounding areas particularly in Butlersbridge.
Andy Breslin car and caravan hire opens a branch of his thriving business in Wine Street Sligo.
Valerie Goulding of the Central Remedial Clinic holds a most successful flag day in Cavan.
Sister Mercy thanks Drumlane Dramatic Society for their production of ‘The Year of the Hiker’ and Saint Aidan’s troop Butlersbridge for ‘Mrs Gibson’s Boys’ at Cavan’s Saint Phelim’s Hospital over Easter.
May 17th 1964 Irish Permanent Building Society is offering 4% tax free on investments which is equal to 6% gross.
Cavan Association in New York are flying in 189 passengers for five weeks holiday in the Cavan area where the ‘Failte’ festival will take place in their honour from the 23rd August to the 27th September 1964. The Failte committee is headed up by Father Joe Dolan Adm in association with Cavan Tourist Board. Tours of interest will be organised by the committee to various centres of interest in the county.
Sister Dr Patricia Kelly at centre of earthquake in Tanganyka where the quake lasted just 60 seconds. The earthquake destroyed the £50,000 Medical Centre of the Medical Missionaries of Mary. The hospital collapsed and the walls of the nearby school also fell in. None of the sisters were injured. Sister Patricia stopped off in Rome on her way to the Missions and was received in audience by Pope John XXIII.
Cavan Bridge N/S Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald E/W Dermot Morgan and H Carthy.
Andy Smith Lavey Strand leads the Dun A Ri Ceilidhe Band on ‘Ceilidhe House’ broadcast live from Radio Eireann. They played a selection of stirring numbers.
New Cavan basketball team defeat Ballyhaise Agricultural College 48-46 in a terrific match in the College’s state of the art facility. The return game will be at the Cavan Military Barracks next week. They have also fixtures lined up against FCA units in Dundalk Drogheda and Castleblayney.
Death of Peggy Brady at King George’s Hospital London. She was a daughter of the Brady family who operated the ‘Old Globe Hotel’ in Main Street opposite Maurice Brady’s. She was a nurse in London for most of her life. She is survived by her seven brothers Tom Terry, Peter Paul, Bennie Philip Paddy and Johnny sisters Nora Brady Ballyjamesduff Kathy Annie Town Hall Street. The remains were flown home from London and were received at the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan by Father PJ Gargan CC who also officiated at the well attended funeral with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
“Long playing record of the speeches of John F Kennedy in Ireland now available at Hayes TV Cootehill and Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan”.
Cavan Fair with prices improved in every sector Cattle one year old £32-40 two years £45-50 three year olds £60-70 milch cows £50-60 springers £60-80 mincers £35-45 working horses ££50-60 donkeys £8-15 with two or three selling to Mr Billy McCabe for the seaside trade in England for up to £20. Carrying sows £35-40 casseogs £35-40 bonhams £12-15 per pair ponies £30-35 and knackers £45-55.
May 24th 1964 Huge good humoured crowd at the All Ireland Fleadh held in ideal weather conditions over the Whit weekend in Clones. Crowds from North and South mixed in good humour enjoying the many street sessions in a weekend that will long be remembered. Barmen came from Dublin and Belfast earning £5 per day serving the thousands of thirsty revellers. Most of the liquor was consumed on the streets as the bars became over crowded. Rain on Monday morning soaked many of the outdoor campers but the sun came back out in the afternoon. Fermanagh Street was the centre of activity as thousands participated in dancing singing and playing Irish music in the street. Two beautiful scorching hot summers days spoiled by early morning rain on Monday which later gave way to sunshine and showers. Thousands camped on hills overlooking Clones while many more just slept rough in doorways and on the pavements. No serious incidents reported with the music and noise intoxicating. The Clones Urban Council staff were augmented by Monaghan County Council staff in cleaning the streets in the early morning under the supervision of County Manager George Carron. The fire brigade were on constant call with small outbreaks reported all over the town. The Fleadh which has acquired a very bad name for violence particularly last year in Mullingar was extremely well policed and no serious incidents were reported. Speakers at the official opening of Fleadh Cheoil Na hEireann included TP Dempsey Public Relations Officer CCE Sylvester Conway Chairman CCE Doctor Brian Galligan Vice President CCE and Right Rev Monsignor Ward.
By order of the Minister for Agriculture Paddy Smith TD bans the export of all horses over five years other than thoroughbreds or ponies bringing to an end the controversial export of horse flesh to the continent for human consumption.
William Flannery MA BCom LLB is admitted to the Irish region of Industrial Consultants. He was formerly with the Healy Group. He was educated at Cavan’s Number 1 school Portora Royal school Enniskillen and Trinity College Dublin. He was an outstanding tennis player and member of Cavan Lawn Tennis Club and Trinity College team for 4 years and in the last year he captained the team. William ‘Bill’ lives in Mount Merrion and he has a wife and two young children.
Death of Sarah Nunn nee Scott Connolly Street at her residence 31 Moore Street Barton on Trent. She was eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs William Scott . She is survived by her husband daughter brother and sisters.
All GAA games in the country are cancelled due to the death of Padraig O Keeffe General Secretary of the Association who died in Dublin at the age of 67. He was a former footballer and hurler with Cork and succeeded LJ O Toole who had been in office since 1901 as General Secretary in 1929. He started his administrative career as Secretary of the Cork School’s Board later becoming Secretary of Cork County Board and Central Council representative.
Cavan Technical School annual outing to Dublin takes in the Zoo the Botanic Gardens Dail Eireann Dublin Airport. The 152 party of students and teachers had a most enjoyable day for which they had saved all year in the Post Office.
Seamus Keaveney former Cavan and Wexford footballer is appointed games master at the new Garda Depot in Templemore county Tipperary.
George B Fairbrother Secretary of Cavan Lawn Tennis Club throws open the gates of the exclusive Cavan Lawn Tennis Club inviting all interested parties to join with tennis and a tea party each Wednesday. Up to this point membership was exclusive to the professional classes with Protestants very much in the ascendancy.
“Bingo Town Hall Cavan sponsored by Cavan Gael’s every Friday night. £100 Snowball game 7. £50 must be won game 9. £125 in prizes each night . First game 9 pm sharp admission 6/-.
May 30th 1964 Over 200 children from the local schools receive their first Holy Communion in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan where Father Pat Donohoe on his first holiday from Korea celebrates the Mass. Pat first went to Korea in September 1957.
Jackson’s day trip to Bundoran 12/6 with the return ticket costing only 18/6. The bus will pick up passengers in Killeshandra Ballinamore Drumshanbo Drumkeeran and Manorhamilton.
Death of Pandet Nehru Premier of India following a heart attack at the age of 74. Father of modern India. He was Prime Minister for the last 17 years. His brother Lal Nanda Minister for Home Affairs succeeds him as Prime Minister. Mr De Velera cabled his condolence to the family and the Indian people.
Drumalee have little difficulty disposing of an inexperienced Butlersbridge team 2-5 to 1-2 in the Junior League at Butlersbridge. Only the stout hearted Dessie Maguire Joe Connolly in goals F McCaffrey Sean McSherry were prominent for Butlersbridge while Tony Coyle in goal who made several outstanding saves Tommy Molloy Frank Walsh Andy O Connell were outstanding for Drumalee. Debutants for the Bridge included Hughie McGerty and Paddy Downes. The game started late as Butlersbridge searched for a spare set of jerseys.
Greg Sheridan and Donal White representing Cavan defeat Armagh 15-3 15-4 in the Ulster Juvenile Championship at Mullahoran.
Cavan Gael qualify for the 1962 Senior League Final when they beat Bailieboro 1-12 to 2-4 in the semi final replay at bright and sunny Breffni Park. Bailieboro led by 2-2 to 1-3 at half time. Mick Ryan Phil Murray Jim McDonnell were outstanding for the winners.
Death of Frances Marron in New Jersey USA at an advanced age. Member of a well known Cavan family- they owned a pub in Connolly Street later owned by Benny Conaty. She worked in the New York Courts service. Last of the family she was predeceased by her brother Michael and two sisters.
Cavan Girl’s Club hold their annual Jumble Sale in the Town Hall.
Father PJ McManus celebrates the Solemn High Mass on the feast of Corpus Christi with deacon Father Felim McGovern sub deacon Father Benny Maguire and master of ceremonies Father PJ Gargan. The music was in the capable hands of the Cathedral choir with Father AB McGrath on the organ. The 8 am was celebrated by Father John Maguire while Father Pat Donohoe home on holidays from the mission fields in Korea celebrated the children’s 10 Mass. The worker’s evening mass was celebrated by Father AB McGrath. In the afternoon with the rain holding off on a dark threatening afternoon Father PJ Gargan bore the Blessed Sacrament through the flower bedecked streets of the town leaving the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan up Church Street Main Street Connolly Street back by College Street Kelly’s Terrace and Farnham Street.. He was assisted by Fathers Pat Brady and Felim McGovern. Benediction took place in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan as a precaution against the threatening rain.
Professor Conway UCD catches the biggest trout 10 pounds in weight ever recorded on Lough Sheelin
Death of Wilfred McGauran MD Mch son of the late Dr James and Mrs McGauran Church Street at his residence 23 Alexander Road Epsom. He was a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and had an extensive practice. He is survived by his wife Iris son John two daughters Denise and Helen. He was brother in law of Dr Anna J McGauran Church Street and uncle of Doctor Raymond McGauran. Funeral from Saint Joseph’s Church Epsom Surrey to the adjoining cemetery.
Over 8,000 attend the official opening of Pairc Sean MacDiarmada in Carrick on Shannon performed by Alf Murray President of the GAA. The pitch and enclosure was blessed by Rev Canon M Kearney PP Carrick on Shannon.
Doyle’s Garage in Kells will in future be known as Murray and Breslin Kells Limited. The directors are Brendan J Murray Ard Keen Cathedral Road and Michael Breslin Kells.
The Ladie’s Committee Prize at Cavan Golf Club is won by Mrs R B Hickey Cathedral Road Cavan.
Cavan Gaels qualify for the final of the Senior League 1962 where they will play Bailieboro next Sunday by impressively defeating Ballinagh 1-12 to 2-4 in Breffni Park. Hugo Cafferty and Colm Smith were rock like in defence while Eamonn McGovern starred in the half back line well supported by county star Jim McDonnell. In the forwards Paddy Maguire Jack McEntee PJ Carroll and Philip Murray were outstanding. Ballinagh led by 2-3 to 1-3 at half time.
Loreto Past Pupils Union President Mrs Peter McDwyer Belturbet Vice President Maura Baxter Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Kathleen Murray Cathedral Road.
“For your holiday book a self drive car with Paddy Donohoe Phone 174. Brochure on request.”
June 7th 1964 Patrick McDonald Dublin is elected President of the Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupil’s Union.
Blind eye to be turned to farmers selling vegetables and garden produce at the Market Square until suitable accommodation is provided for them by Cavan UDC.
Only 2.65 inches of rain fall in Cavan town during the month of May. There were 18 rainy days and the wettest day was on the 10th of May when .38 inches of rain fell. In May 1963 3.01 inches fell on 22 wet days. June begins in the West Cavan area with snow falling in Ballyconnell and the surrounding hill area with stiff frosts at night. Some of the summer bedding plants were scorched by the frost.
John McCormack wins the Breifne trophy at County Cavan Golf Club presented by the Captain Liam Bogue. David Browne had the best gross while Dermot Morgan and John English won the 9 hole competition. Connie McEntee Lady Captain is seen presenting the Lyons Cup to the winner Joan O Hanlon. Muriel Doherty was runner up and Muriel McCormack best gross.
Royal School are entertained by Saint Patrick’s College in inter school’s athletic competition. Pictured is Ivan Magee Captain Royal School Andy Clerkin Captain Saint Patrick’s College Peter Monk Sport’s Master Royal School and Jim Beirne Sport’s Master Saint Pat’s. Patrick Keogan Saint Pat’s won the 100 220 440 and long jump to emerge as the leading athlete while W Robinson Saint Pat’s won the 880 yards and one mile. S Cullen Saint Pat’s won the high jump. Ivan Magee of the Royal School won the shot putt. A return match will take place at the Royal School after the summer recess.
Killinkere exact revenge for their Championship defeat by beating the Champions Butlersbridge 2-9 to 0-5 in the Final of the 1963 Junior League at Breffni Park. Killinkere led by 2-6 to 0-1 at half time. Completely devoid of the thrills and excitement of the Championship final-there was only the one team competing. Scorers for the Bridge Ken Browne 0-2 Con Smith Johnny Cusack and Eamonn Reilly 0-1each. Killinkere Jimmy Stafford 0-3 J Smith 0-6 E Sheridan 1-0 and H Traynor 1-0. Referee Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady Castleblayney.
Death of Brigid Leonard relict of Andrew Draper Bridge Street Cavan at the residence of her son in law. She was extremely popular and vey well known in the town taking an active part in the sodalities in both the new and old Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Death of Rose Anne Conaty Connolly Street at the residence of her nephew Benny Conaty licensed vintner. She was predeceased by her husband John both of them ran a restaurant business in the town. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Cullies cemetery.
June 14th 1964 Father Dan Breen gives an illustrated slide show on his recent visit to Rome to the members of the Cavan Association in Dublin. May McCaul 102 Saint Stephen’s Green reports that there are only a few tickets left for the Association’s annual visit to Kilnacrott at 30/- with dinner supplied.
Paddy Keoghan star athlete is best all rounder at the Saint Patrick’s College Sports winning the Past Pupil’s Union cup. He won the 100 200 440 yards and long jump. P Sheils won the day pupil’s race from Pearse Gilroy and a fast finishing Michael McGinnity. The mile was won by John Murphy in a time of 5:31.5 S Cassidy won the 12 lb shot from Dermot Healey and Andy Clerkin. Hop step and jump was won by S Cullen. Philip Fitzsimmons won the sack race. P Sheils the day student’s cycle race. Brendan Dunne won the father’s race with Mr Traynor 2nd and Tom O Connor 3rd.
Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupil’s Union 1964 President Patrick McDonald Dublin Treasurer Michael Neary Secretary TM Gilroy and Father Pat Brady Saint Pat’s.
Opening of new pitch Pairc Naomh Fionan at Cornafean blessed by Bishop Austin Quinn. Peadar Doyle Chairman of the club presided. In a senior football challenge Cavan beat Galway 1-14 to 3-3 while Mullahoran the county Cavan champions beat Drumlish the Longford title holders 1-12 to 1-5.
From now on anglers fishing Killymooney Lake must have a permit. M Gibson a visiting angler from England landed 50 lb of trench in one day on the lake which is only ‘ a stone’s throw’ from the centre of Cavan town.
Eva McManus born at 89 Main Street ( Leonard’s ) where her mother carried on a successful drapery business 50 years ago accompanied by Mrs Hinds Florida are on holiday with their old friend Molly Soden Church Street.
Prices at Cavan Fair jump £4-5 on the previous Fair. Yearling bullocks £42-50 heifers £35-40 two year olds £50-72-10 three year olds £75-85 milch cows £55-65 springers £75-85 mincers £35-45 carrying sows and casseogs £35-45 bonhams £11-14 per pair.
Anna May Duffy is appointed clerk in Arthur Guinness while Eileen Gilroy will take up a position in RTE . Both are past pupils of Loreto Commercial College.
Death of James Greene Drumgola. He was Cavan’s last Blacksmith operating a forge along the main Cavan/ Butlersbridge road. Native of Belturbet he was brother of J J a former member of Belturbet Town Commissioners. Survived by his wife sons and daughter. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
June 20th 1964 Leo McDonald and M Leonard Virginia win the mixed foursomes at County Cavan Golf Club with Danny O Kelly and Connie McEntee runners up while Louis Blessing and Margaret English had the best gross.
Mary O Hanlon eldest daughter of Billy and Beezie O Hanlon Creighan home on holidays from England where she is a nurse is the winner of the sea angling competition in Bundoran.
Mick McCarthy Paddy Lyons and Danny O Kelly are all selected for Cavan hurling team to play Down in the Ulster championship in Pearse Park Ballybay. Cavan beat Monaghan 2-7 to 2-2 in the first round at Breffni Park after leading by 2-3 to 1-2 at the interval.
TP O Callaghan Bailieboro brings off the treble at the Ulster NACAI championships in Omagh. He won the 5,000 metres in 16:48 1,500 in 4:28 and 800 metres in 2:14. He was an automatic selection for the Ulster team take on Connaught at Kilnacrott.
Cavan Gael’s will play Virginia in the 1962 League Final at Breffni Park next Sunday.
Cavan easily account for a very poor Derry team 3-9 to 2-3 much more decisively than the score suggests as Cavan had the luxury of shooting 23 wides during the hour. They will now play Donegal in the Ulster semi final at Irvinstown. Cavan led by 1-3 to 0-2 at the interval. Cavan had a 9 point lead after 9 minutes of the second half when Mattie Cahill shot a great goal to seal the issue.
June 27th 1964 Cyril Mulligan Crosserlough John O Donnell Killmacreenan county Donegal Colm Woods Ballyconnell Thomas Woods Swanlinbar and John Quinn Ballinamore are all ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Austin Quinn in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. All of the newly ordained priest will minister in the Diocese of Kilmore with the exception of Father Colm Woods who will minister in Wyoming USA.
Cavan Gael’s beat a very poor ailing Virginia Blues 2-9 to 1-1 in the 1962 Senior League Final at Breffni Park after leading by two points at halftime. The Gael’s piled on the pressure in the second half with Virginia not registering a single score. Severe blow when full back John Maguire had to retire after a clash with ace Cavan Gael’s forward Phil Murray. Hugo Cafferty Tony McConnell and Colm Smith outstanding in defence with Pat Gaffney and Jim McDonnell working solidly throughout. PJ Carroll and man of the match Mick Ryan dominated midfield and had it all their own way in the second half. Phil Murray Terry Smith Larry Ready Jack McEntee and Paddy Maguire were outstanding particularly in the second half when they scored at will. Cavan Gael's led by 1-3 to 1-1 at the interval with Paddy Maguire scoring 0-2 Terry Smith goal from a rebound being quickest to react and a point from a free by Jack McEntee. A great solo goal by Jack McEntee early in the second half when he soloed through the stagnant Virginia defence was the decisive moment of the game. Cavan Gael’s John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Dick Mulcahy Hugo Cafferty Tony McConnell Eamonn McGovern Jim McDonnell Mick Ryan PJ Carroll Paddy Gaffney Terry Smith Jack McEntee Philip Murray Larry Ready Paddy Maguire and Cathal Young. Sub Colm Smith for Cathal Young injured. The trophy was presented to Cavan Gael’s captain Hugo Cafferty by T P O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board. John Brady of Mullahoran was the excellent referee who let the play flow.
. Team John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Dick Mulcahy Hugo Cafferty Tony McConnell Eamonn McGovern Jim McDonnell Pat Gaffney PJ Carroll Mick Ryan Terry Smith Jack McEntee Phil Murray Larry Ready Paddy Maguire Cathal Young Con Smith for Cathal Young injured.
Michael O Sullivan Manager Munster and Leinster Bank scores a hole in one at the 156 yard 2nd hole at County Cavan Golf Club.
Cavan Gael’s who won the senior league final on Sunday bring the trophy to the bedside of Jack McConnell father of star player Tony and former captain of title winning Cavan Slasher’s in 1917. Accompanying the trophy were his son Tony Vice Chairman TM Gilroy and Hugo Cafferty captain of the winning team and a former neighbour in the Farnham Garden’s.
July 4th 1964 Rev James Canon Sheridan PP VF Killeshandra is appointed Archdeacon of the Diocese of Kilmore to succeed the late Rev Monsignor Michael Kelly PP Ballinamore. As a curate in Cavan in 1936 the then Father James Sheridan was the first Chaplain of Cavan CYMS.
George H Foster LLB B Com M Econ Sc son of Elizabeth and the late Fred Foster ‘Fort Lodge’ Drung is appointed Agricultural Attaché to The Irish Embassy in London. He was educated at Drung Protestant School The Royal School Cavan Drogheda Grammar School and Trinity College Dublin. He has just published a book on Market Research and Dairy Products funded by the OECD.
Star studded Saint Phelim’s win both the senior and junior De La Salle street leagues. They won the senior 2-5 to 1-6 beating The Town at Breffni Park. They beat the Country 5-2 to 1-3 in the junior decider. Best for Saint Phelim’s juniors Pauric Woods in goal Tom McNamara Joe Johnston M Jermyn in defence Brian McGlashin and Tony Dunne at midfield while Pat McNamara Brendan Harding at full forward were the pick of the forwards. Dessie Gumley Sean McEntee Peadar Conaty Joe Smith John Sheridan and forwards Terry Smith Philip McEntee and Eugene Smith were the best of the forwards on the Country team. Saint Phelim’s senior G Quinn Tom McNamara Robbie Woods Charlie Moore Dominic Twoomey Michael Jermyn Marty McCullough Tony Dunne Brian McGlashin Captain Brendan Harding Tom McNamara Joe Johnston Martin O Neill Tadhg McEntee and Philip Sexton. Scorers for Saint Phelim’s juniors Eddie Sexton 2-0 Noel McEntee 2-0 S Reilly 1-0 Gerry O Keeffe and Vincent Coyle 0-1each. PJ Carroll refereed both games. Brother Ultan Principal presented the trophies and medals to the winning teams.
De La Salle win the School’s League Cup defeating Lurgan 2-11 to 1-10 at Kilnacrott . Game of two halves with De La Salle dominating the first half leading by 2-8 to 1-3 at the interval. They outclassed Lurgan in all departments but on the turn around all changed with the result that the town team were just hanging on at the end of an enthralling contest.. Michael ‘Moucher’ Galligan clinched the match with three late points for the town team. J Sheridan in the goals was soundness personified B McNamara was a tower of strength at full back with great support from B McEntee and Dominic Twoomey. R Woods at centre half was a revelation with his high catching and long kicking and he got great support from his wing men Gerry Walsh and L Quigley Noel Smith was the pick of the forwards giving a fantastic display kicking points from all angles and he had excellent support in M Reilly and F Fitzpatrick. Michael ‘Moucher’ Galligan was supreme at centre field surging forward with his great strength to clinch the game in the end. The referee was Fintan Tierney from Butlersbridge.
Willie O Hanlon and John English win the four ball match play at County Cavan Golf Club with Dermot Morgan and Edward O Hanlon runners up.
Senator Tom Fitzpatrick is once again elected Chairman of Cavan Urban Council with Paddy Conaty unanimously elected Vice Chairman. Following intense pressure from Cavan Chamber of Commerce, the Council decided to take a plebiscite on the names of streets in the town as confusion reigns over the proper title. A two thirds majority will be required to change the status quo. Johnny O Rourke calls it a ‘waste of time’ while Johnny Murray says ‘what’s wrong with the presents two name system as it has worked well since 1920”? By 6 votes to 2 the Council decided to go ahead with the plebiscite Tom Fitzpatrick Maurice Jackson Joe McGovern Benny Cafferty Paddy Conaty and Timmy Murphy voted to go ahead while Johnny O Rourke and John Murray were vociferous in opposing the move. The County Manager Dermot McCarthy pointed out that apart from the hassle involved the new signs for the streets will cost the Council £170 and at the moment twelve of the streets in the town are double named with either address being accepted by the Post Office.
Appalling display by Cavan just edged out Donegal 1-9 to 0-7 in the Ulster Senior Semi Final in Irvinstown. Cavan played well in the first half and led by 1-5 to 0-3 at half time. Cavan were contented to engage in over robust tactics in the second half and showed a distinct lack of class. Donegal took over in the second half and shot four points and were guilty of twelve wides. Another performance like this and Cavan will be hammered in the Ulster Final in Belfast against Down.
Willie O Hanlon aged 50 Creighan is in serious fall while working for the ESB in Swanlinbar. He was working from a ladder on the overhead wires when the accident occurred and was unconscious and very ill when admitted to Cavan Surgical Hospital. He is married to Elizabeth nee Igoe and a native of Carlow. They have a young family.
De La Salle Sports next Tuesday night in Breffni Park starting at 7 pm sharp. The trophies and medals will be presented by Father Joseph Dolan Adm.
July 11th 1964 Poles Co Op on the Dublin Road is burgled for the 4th time in recent years. Over £500 in cash and cheques removed from the safe which was blown open by the insertion of gelignite in the key hole on Sunday as the staff enjoyed their weekend off. No stock was removed from the store and detectives investigating think that it was a highly professional gang who carried out the theft.
Gerry Hunt is appointed President of the Contract Bridge Association of Ireland at their annual general meeting in the Victor Hotel Dun Laoghaire.
Dr V Barry County MOH Cavan County Council is promoted to a similar position in Kilkenny. Right Rev Monsignor D F Fitzpatrick PP VG on behalf of Cavan Red Cross made a presentation to the departing Medical Director .
Cavan Urban Council Garden Competition 1964. Zone 1st Patrick McGrath 5 Saint Phelim’s Place £5 2nd Patrick Smith 14 Saint Patrick’s Terrace £3 and 3rd Robert Simpson 15 Saint Patrick’s Terrace £2. Zone 2 William Sheridan 13 Saint Brigid’s 1st and £5 2nd and £3 Seamus Fay 19 Owen Roe and 3rd and £2 Margaret Smith 9 Owen Roe.
Ballyjamesduff Feis 1st Beginner’s Under 8 Una McGurk Power School of dancing. Reel of jig 12-18 Eileen Flynn Power School. Championship of Cavan over 16 Una Healy Power School 2nd A Gorby Coffey School Belturbet. Confined dancing Under 8 Geraldine Fox of the Power School. Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan retained the Open Cup for the fourth successive year. The team comprised of Mel Doherty Vera Bohan Una Healey Kevin Downey Sean Sharkey Margaret Gorman Mary O Hanlon and John Reilly.
Paddy Conaty is unanimously elected Chairman of Cavan Agricultural Committee. John P McKiernan is Vice Chairman.
Rainfall in June was only 1.25 inches on 18 wet days with the heaviest rainfall on the 17th June. Last year 3.77 inches fell in June 1963.
Cavan will play Down in the Ulster Final once again fixed for Casement Park Belfast after last year’s fiasco in Breffni Park Cavan. Liam Maguire former Cavan All Ireland footballer now a Garda sergeant in Ballybay will referee the game. Cavan will play Antrim in the Ulster Minor championship final which will act as the curtain raiser. They beat Monaghan 3-10 to 3-7 in the Ulster Minor Semi Final in extra time at Breffni Park after both teams were locked at 2-6 each after 60 minutes.
Flag day for Polio raises £41 in Cavan town while the Conquer Cancer flag day raised £85-10-0. Both collections were taken up by members of Cavan branch ICA.
July 18th 1964 Noel Smith is the best all rounder at the De La Salle sport’s day at Breffni Park winning the 100 and 220 yards hurdles under 14 while Frank O Connor won the 100 and 200 metres under 12. Past pupils 440 yards Patsy Lee 2nd Raymond Carroll and 3rd Tom McNamara. Past pupil’s mile 1st Aidan Quigley 2nd Tom McNamara and 3rd Patsy Lee. Sack Race 12-14 1st Sean Reilly 2nd Des Hickey and 3rd Phelim O Keeffe. 100 yards under 13 Mark O Regan 2nd Liam Quigley and 3rd Davy Lee. Relay 1st Town Davy Lee Norman Breslin Michael ‘Moucher’ Galligan and Tom Sheridan.100 yards under 11 Raymond McDonagh 2nd Micheal Harding 3rd Roger McDonald.
PJ O Neill leads the outcry over the exorbitant admission charges to Sunday’s Ulster Final in Belfast. The charge for the enclosure has rocketed by a massive 33% to 10/-.
Garda Timothy Mulvey who is 10 years in the Garda replaces Garda M Leddy who has been transferred to Mullingar.
Saint Swithin’s Day dawns dull and dark raining all day bad portent for the rest of the Summer !
Very poor supply but good demand at Cavan Fair where prices for cattle were excellent. Yearling heifers £35-42 bullocks £35-45 two year old heifers £55-60 three year old heifers £70-75 working horses £56-60 ponies £45-520 donkeys £10-15 carrying sows and casseogs £35-45 bonhams £12 per pair.
Katherine Maguire nee King a native of Butlersbridge and sister of Mrs Mick Brown and brother of Mr J King has just gone back to New York after spending an enjoyable holiday in Butlersbridge.
July 25th 1964 Cavan captained by Jim McDonnell in rip roaring finish edge out Down to win the Ulster championship in Casement Park Belfast 2-10 to 1-10. Jim is pictured along with his team mates Charlie Gallagher and Ray Carolan receiving the brand new Anglo Celt Cup from Harry Carey President of the Ulster Council. The two Anglo Celt trophies old and new are now reunited in the McDonnell household.
Violent thunder and lightening storms disrupt ESB and telephone lines all over Cavan and Monaghan. Some road surfaces in the Ballyconnell area were swept away.
Cavan in glorious 45th Ulster title win as 5 point deficit is converted to 3 point victory margin in poor game played at close quarters with hard knocks being the order of the day. The game was never let develop by both sides of players engaged in close tackling and dragging throughout. Referee Jimmy Martin Tyrone who replaced the official referee Liam Maguire just before the game could do little to help the ebb and flow and did an excellent job. Down were in front throughout the hour and at the interval deservedly led by 1-5 to 0-4 and seemed to be coasting to their 5th Ulster title since 1959. Down led by 1-8 to 0-6 entering the last quarter. Then Cavan rocked Down by bringing in star college player Peter Pritchard for the ineffective Hugh Barney O Donohoe. After a great patch of play involving Jimmy O Donnell and Jim McDonnell the latter spotted Pritchard running off the ball placed him perfectly and the Bailieboro youngster shot a great goal for Cavan and rocked the Mournemen to their roots. Charlie Gallagher was back almost straight away with a well struck point. Down suffering from shock couldn’t handle the speed and dash of the talented Peter Pritchard and when he got possession again he headed straight for goal and Cavan were suddenly in the lead to the amazement of all in the ground. They were never headed from here and went on to win an unexpected 45th title. Cavan PJ O Gorman Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Tony Morris Frank Kennedy Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Ray Carolan Tom Lynch John Joe O Reilly Hugh Barney O Donohoe Charlie Gallagher Mattie Cahill Jimmy O Donnell and Jimmy Stafford. Subs Peter Pritchard for Hugh Barney O Donohoe and Hugh Barney O Donohoe for Tom Lynch. In the curtain raiser Cavan Minors were beaten by Antrim winning their first Ulster minor title since 1955 2-10 to 1-4. Antrim were a treat to watch with terrific team work and skill and speed in abundance while Cavan were all go it alone and never performed as a unit. Scorers for Cavan S Smith 0-2 Michael Greenan Garrett O Reilly Fergus McAuley and Michael Cusack 0-1 each.
John McCormack off 12 wins the Captain’s Liam Bogue’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with a score of 67 nett from Father Michael Gilbride 68 playing off 14. Phil Lawlor won the gross with 75 playing off 8. In the junior section 1st Paddy McKenna 2nd Phil McDonald while Eddie Shields was the winner of the O Hanlon Cup. There was 85 entries for the Captain’s Prize.
Andy Donohoe brother of Jimmy College Street and Anglo Celt and Mrs Farrell Military Row on holidays from New York where he has resided for the last 40 years. Outstanding footballer with Cavan Slashers he was also a leading member of the senior county team and won Ulster senior medals with Cavan.. He was home two years ago.
Sudden death of Robert ‘Robbie’ Simpson Saint Patrick’s Terrace while working in the garden of his home. He was a member of CI E and was a most obliging and popular official who worked on both the railway and the buses. For many years he was a member of Cavan Urban District Council . He was unit officer with Cavan town Red Cross. He is survived by his wife four sons Roy Tommy Ken and Jim three daughters Violet Betty and Irene. Funeral form Saint John’s Church of Ireland to the New cemetery.
Death of Annie Greenan 8 College Street. Most charitable woman, she practiced Christian charity and was extremely generous and decent particularly to those less well off in the community. She was widow of the late well known John Greenan. She is survived by her sisters and other relatives. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Portora Royal School fund raising drive with 9 students walking from Enniskillen to Dublin a distance of 114 mile collecting £300 on the journey. The Irish Red Cross will receive all monies collected in the Republic while Oxfam have been sent £110 being the monies collected in Northern Ireland.
August 1st 1964 Open air party for the blind of the county in Loreto College. The De La Salle Band provided the music. The most enjoyable party was organised by the Cavan branch National Council for the Blind with Dr FPE Smith presiding. Over 100 guests from as far away as Kingscourt Dowra Mountnuggent and Cootehill. Bill Henry was a most entertaing master of ceremonies. John O Connor Father Torlac O Reilly Brian Coleman sang recited and entertained the guests. Peter Paul Brady Cavan returned thanks on behalf of the visitors who all received a beautiful gift each before departing for home.
Cavan tennis club beat Cootehill 12 matches to nil at the Sport’s Centre where among the winners were Malachy Elliott Dermot Burke Raymond Carroll Clare Maloney Breda Gaffney Gene McCusker Michael Breslin and Nora Maloney.
Reunion of local fishermen who fished Killykeen and frequented the legendary Pleasure House of Sarah Jackson mother of Maurice is arranged. President Peter Paul Brady Chairman Maurice Jackson Secretary Jimmy McEntee Assistant Secretary Norman Cinnamond Treasurer Fleming Small. Committee John McGovern Roy Greene John Sharkey Mick Smyth Tommy Smyth Butlersbridge John McCaffrey Bernard Connolly. Voluntary sub £1 for barbecue which will take place at the Pleasure House.
Many Cavan pilgrims travel to the summit of Croagh Patrick for the annual pilgrimage in CIE bus and private transport. With the mountain shrouded in mist many of the barefoot pilgrims were caught up in a stampede near the oratory being crushed against a wall. Miraculously there was only 2 injured and brought to hospital.
Mary Cullivan is 1st in County Council clerk/typist examination. She was educated at the Poor Clare’s Loreto College and Loreto Commercial College. She is eldest daughter of Joe and Mary Cullivan Cathedral Road Cavan.
Noel McCaul well known disc jockey on RTE is a native of Bailieboro county Cavan and presently hosts ‘Morning Melody’ on the national broadcaster.
TP Tinnenny takes over the licensed premises of ‘Lynam’s’ at the corner of Bridge Street and Abbey Street. He is a very well known business man in the Belturbet area.
August 8th 1964 County Cavan Golf Club President’s Bertie Cullen Cup is won by Brian Murphy 5 up from Seamus Lawlor 2 up and the committee prize won by Connie McEntee the Lady Captain.
Death of Patrick Connolly after a short illness at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Native of Killard Carrickmacross he was proprietor of the well known fancy goods and toy store Connolly Brother’s opposite the Munster and Leinster Bank. He was extremely well known and highly popular in business circles throughout the north east and midlands. He is survived by his wife Mary sons Brian Patrick Sean and Joseph daughters Mrs Eileen Tavey Castleblayney and Mrs P O Donovan Athy brothers Michael Drogheda Peter and Bernard Carrickmacross sisters K O Reilly Cootehill S McGorrick Dublin Mrs A Kelly Carrickmacross and Mrs J Nugent New York There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Brigid Gaffney Crimlin Crosskeys at Saint Phelim’s Hospital at an early age. In recent times she lived in Upper Main Street and is survived by her brothers and sisters. Funeral from Saint Matthew’s Church Drumavaddy to the adjoining cemetery.
Lourdes Invalid Fund are collecting to send a record seven invalids to Lourdes this year. All donations to Nellie Gargan ‘Ritz Bar’ or Peggy Willock The Surgical Hospital. All persons donating will be remembered in Masses at the Grotto in Lourdes.
Cavan Urban District Council pass a vote of sympathy with the family of the late Robert Simpson Swellan a distinguished past member of the Council. The vote was proposed by Johnny Murray and seconded by his neighbour JP Walsh who described Robbie Simpson as being highly regarded in the community and a thorough gentleman. The Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick Vice Chairman Paddy Conaty and Joe McGovern all spoke in glowing terms of Robbie’s service and popularity in the community.
August 15th 1964 Cavan native Paddy Fleming son of the late Tom Fleming Sacristan Cavan Cathedral makes a presentation on behalf of the workers to Gerry Whelan ‘Whelan’s Shoes’ who is celebrating 25 years in business in Cootehill.
Seamus Fox and Margaret English win the President’s Prize (Bertie Cullen’s ) at County Cavan Golf Club. Danny O Kelly and Una Smith were runners up. In form Margaret English wins the Captain’s Connie McEntee’s prize with Kathleen Kenny runner up while Muriel Doherty had the best gross.
The eagerly awaited clash of Cavan and Kerry in the All Ireland semi final at Croke Park will be refereed by John Dowling of Offaly. Cavan are expected to start slight favourites after their astounding defeat of Down and have been in full time training at Saint Norbert’s College Kilnacrott under the watchful eye of Mick Higgins team manager and Matt Lynch physical trainer.
Charlie Leddy drapery merchant Drumsilla Butlersbridge has a miraculous escape from death as a hay bailer travelling along the road penetrates his car just missing his head as he passed out the tractor and trailer on the Cavan road near Crosskeys.
Pat Hourican Main Street wins £13-6-8 in the Gael Linn pools with the promoter being Raymond .Carroll Highfield Road.
Extra Gadai mobilised to deal with the large influx of cattle at Cavan Fair where the prices were down an average of £2 per head. Horses too were in good supply resulting in the lowest prices of the summer. Two year olds £55-65 three year olds £70-80 milch cows £45-55 springers £65-75 mincers £35-45. Working horses £50-60 ponies £25-30 colts and fillies £45-50 knackers £45-55 donkies £8-12. Casseogs £32-38 and bonhams £12-14 per pair.
Over 50 old fishermen and friends attend the reunion and barbecue at the Pleasure House Killykeen. Pictured are John McCaffrey J Dunne Tommy ‘Bowey’ Farrelly Barney Connolly. George V Maloney Junior John English with guitar who performed a duet with George Maloney Jack McCann Phil Smith Jimmy Carmichael on violin and Alex Dempsey on the accordion. A presentation of a bouquet of flowers was made to Mrs Sarah Jackson for her kindness courtesy and welcome down many years to the Pleasure House where she cooked and catered for the many families from the town. Her son Maurice provided the luxury transport to and from the venue while Tommy Smyth Butlersbridge provide the lighting with his brother Mick supplying the public address. Andy O Connell ‘The Kesh’ provided the refreshments on a memorable never to be forgotten evening at Killykeen in ideal weather conditions..
August 22nd 1964 John McDonnell youngest son of Pat and the late Helen McDonnell qualifies as a Dental Surgeon taking his BDS at University College Dublin. Educated at the Poor Clare’s De La Salle and Saint Patrick’s College where he was a member of the McRory football team. John has taken up an appointment in Bangor county Down.
Marlene Carroll daughter of Paddy and Kathleen Carroll Highfield Road passes her entrance exam to the Domestic Economy College Cathal Brugha Street Dublin where there were over 1,000 applicants for twenty places. Marlene was educated at the Poor Clare’s and Saint Louis Convent where she was a scholarship student. She later attended the Domestic Economy College in Bundoran where she received first class honours in her diploma in 1963.
Martin Luther King Junior addresses millions of Americans at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington with his famous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech paving the way for equal rights for all citizens of the USA regardless of their race or colour..
Cavan Fleadh Cheoil in Bailieborough is opened by Father Dan Gallogly attracting 17,000 visitors.
John F Cogan Patrick J McCabe Micheal Greenan Francis Curran Peter J Casey John J Cusack James Fitzsimmons Liam D Shanaghy Brendan Gormley and John P Lee are among the leading names achieving high grades at Saint Patrick’s College in the intermediate certificate examinations.
Ailish Donohoe Dublin Road is the leading exhibitor in the home crafts at Arva Show-winning 7 firsts 10 seconds and 1 3rd.
Good news for the Cavan camp preparing for Sunday’s All Ireland semi final against Kerry is that Tom Lynch has flown in from the USA to join his team mates as they wind down their training and centre field partner Ray Carolan is responding to treatment for a leg injury sustained in the Ulster Final win over Down. Cavan must be spurred on by their inept performance in the corresponding fixture against Roscommon two years ago when they were left beaten and dispirited on a real off day. This is Cavan and Kerry’s 7th meeting at this stage in the championship 1923 1925 1926 1933 1940 and 1955. Cavan winning on only one occasion in 1933 at Breffni Park. They have met twice in the All Ireland Final 1937 when they finished level and replay when Kerry ‘disgraced’ themselves with a display of outrageous thuggery and brutality. Cavan reaped full and sweet revenge in 1947 comprehensively beating the Kingdom 2-11 to 2-7 in the Polo Grounds All Ireland Final in New York.
Drumalee are much too good for Cavan Gael’s in the 2nd round of the Junior Championship winning as they liked 5-10 to 1-7 at Breffni Park. Donie Fay was chief marksman with a personal tally of 1-5 while Tommy Molloy shot over 2 fifty yards kicks. Raymond Carroll was the star in defence while Frankie Walsh and Paddy Lyons gave Drumalee the distinctive edge in midfield. Donie Fay Noel Donohoe and Micheal Greenan converted every opportunity that came their way with telling accuracy. Only Brendan Keaney Gerard Carroll Larry Ready Jackie Sheridan Sean Galligan and John Sullivan played anywhere near their best form for an out of sorts Cavan Gael’s. Drumalee led by 2-7 to 1-3 at the interval. Drumalee Tony Coyle Fergus McAuley Sean Woods S Fay M Reilly Tommy Molloy Raymond Carroll Frankie Walsh Paddy Lyons T McAuley Tom Flynn Micheal Greenan Noel Donohoe Brendan Young and Donie Fay. Gael’s Paddy McNamara Tony McConnell Brendan Keaney Donal Crowe Michael Cooke Gerry Carroll PJ Carroll Sean Guider Larry Ready Brian Reilly John Sullivan Jackie Sheridan Sean Galligan and Eamonn Brady. Sub Dermot Smith for Eamonn Brady. Referee John Brady Mullahoran.
Bishop Quinn officiates at the 8 am Mass on the Feast of the Assumption with Father Eamonn Mansfield at 10 am and 11:30 Pat Donohoe home from the missions in Korean celebrating the Mass. The 7:30 evening Mass was celebrated by Father Joe Dolan Adm assisted by newly ordained Father Kevin O Rourke who leaves for Korea on the 28th August calling to New York to officiate at the wedding of his brother Joe who is marrying Ann O Dowd youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs O Dowd Hibernian Bank Kingscourt and then on to Montreal to stay a couple of days with brother Charlie before landing in Korea on the 1st October 1964. Kevin is youngest son of Teresa and the late Frank O Rourke Market Square Cavan.
August 29th 1964 Virginia is Ireland’s tidiest town organised by Bord Failte. New Inn county Tipperary was 2nd. Mountnuggent is 1st in its category.
Over 130 visitors on chartered flight from New York organised by the Cavan Association. They will spend 5 weeks in Cavan as guests of the ‘Failte’ festival committee including tours to places of interest throughout county Cavan as well as social cultural and sporting events. Some of the visitors headed straight for Croke Park to witness the Cavan and Kerry All Ireland football semi final.
Cavan are disgraced in poor ill contested All Ireland semi final going under to a very moderated Kerry team at Croke Park 2-12 to 0-6. Kerry were out of the blocks quicker and faster against a Cavan team that was ill prepared and totally off the pace for this standard of football. They were yards slower and once Kerry inserted a bit of steel into the contest hung back. “It was easier than taking the sweets from a child”. The side line too were in panic from the off and had used their full quota of what proved to be an almost non existent bench by half time. Indeed one sub playing under the name Nulty was home from the missions in America and never played for Cavan before emerging before the start with a cine camera to record ‘the big day’. ‘Not since Kerry toyed with Monaghan in the 1930 All Ireland Final has their been a sadder more disgraceful day for Ulster football’ Cavan got the dream start with Charlie Gallagher scoring a great point within 30 seconds but after that Kerry took control leading 1-5 to 0-4 at the interval. It was apparent from the start that Tom Lynch was totally and completely out of condition and his partner Ray Carolan was carrying an injury with his thigh being heavily strapped. Tom Maguire until he dropped from sheer exhaustion late in the game and to a lesser extent Gabriel Kelly Tony Morris and PJ Gorman emerged with their reputations untarnished. Up front Jimmy O Donnell and Peter Pritchard were engaged in the occasional surge on the Kerry goal. It was 10 minutes into the second half that ‘the roof caved in ‘ for Cavan with Kerry hitting a purple patch with Mick O Dwyer scoring a great point followed by a Tom Long point a Tony Barrett goal on 13 minutes and Mick O Dwyer again on 14 minutes to surge into a 2-9 to 0-5 lead. From there to the end Kerry were all over Cavan with most of the Breffni supporters well on their way up Jone’s Road vowing never to return to Croke Park for this type of humiliation again.. Tony Morris finished out the scoring for Cavan with a late point. The team that did duty for Cavan on this best to be forgotten occasion was PJ Gorman Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Tony Morris Jimmy Stafford Tom Maguire Frank Kennedy Ray Carolan Tom Lynch John Joe O Reilly Jimmy O Donnell Peter Pritchard Mattie Cahill Charlie Gallagher and Jim McDonnell Captain. Subs Hugh Barney O Donohoe for Tom Lynch A Morris for Mattie Cahill and A Nulty for John Joe O Reilly. Referee John Dowling Offaly.
Una Smith wins the Perpetual Cup ladies’ section at County Cavan Golf Club with Mrs Benny Hickey 2nd
Con P Smith President of the Cavan Association in Dublin is at hand to welcome and deliver an address of welcome to the Cavan emigrants returning from New York for the five week ‘Failte Festival’ in Cavan. Cavan Boy Scout’s Band played Irish airs during the reception at the Crofton Airport Hotel with Father Joe Dolan Adm Cavan joining in the welcoming ceremony before many of the emigrants headed to Croke Park for the match.
Death of George Carroll at the Shankill Hospital in Cork last Friday. He was a former postman and served with distinction in the British Army during World War 1. He was one of Cavan’s best known and most loved characters and had achieved an advanced age. He died at the residence of his daughter in Cork. He was father of well known Insurance and Gael Linn promoter Paddy Carroll 9 Highfield Road and Mrs Masterson Saint Patrick’s Terrace Swellan. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Children of the Poor Clare’s Saint Joseph’s orphanage Cavan have a day out in Dublin courtesy of the Cavan- Dublin Association visiting the Zoo Dublin Airport Dail Eireann and the National Museum. Later they were entertained to high tea by members of the association.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Surgeon Maloney ‘Rineen’ on the death of her brother Timothy O Regan MPSI South Terrace Cork.
John McCaffrey accompanied by Barney Connolly his son James home on holiday from Germany where he is serving with the British Army and nephew Peter McCaffrey catch an amazing 70 dozen perch in three day’s fishing at Lough Oughter. The fish averaged ½ lbs each.
Death of Frank Sullivan Creighan Terrace in Scotland. He was a member of a well known highly respected Cavan family. Survived by his wife son daughter3 brothers and one sister all in New York.
Presentation of sacred vestments to Fathers Kevin O Rourke Pat Donohoe returning to Korea Eamonn Mansfield CSSP on his way to Mauritius by Fathers Joe Dolan Adm and Father McAuley CC Crosserlough on behalf of the Apostolic Society in the’ Rival’s Inn ‘ Cavan.
September 5th 1964 Poppy McNamara in gun battle at the New York Bank were he works as a security guard. First he foiled the raid by an armed gunman then gave chase exchanging fire with the thief. Near to the George Washington Bridge the policemen joined in the chase and the gunman was shot dead with Poppy only receiving a bullet that penetrated his outer jacket. Poppy’s wife Anne and his daughter Mary are holidaying in Cavan at the moment.
Death of Susan Conaty Alackan wife of the late John Conaty well known farmer in the area. She was an extremely decent religious person and was very charitable and generous to those in the community less well off. She was mother of well known licensed vintner Benny Conaty Connolly Street. She is survived by her sons daughters relatives and friends. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral in Saint Brigid’s Church with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Tony Smith Kilcogy wins the senior fiddle at Cavan Fleadh Cheoil promoted in connection with the ‘Failte Festival’. Tin Whistle 1st Oliver O Reilly Kilnaleck 2nd Bernadette McDermott Killeshandra. Ballad singing Ann Maguire 12 Breffni Terrace. Junior tin whistle J Fox Drumbee Kilnaleck. Senior Accordion John Sweeney Oakland California. Hornpipe and set dancing 1st Marie Soden Upper Main Street. Senior Eight hand reel Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhain. Mary Kane and Margo Galligan of Vera Brady’s won the 1st prize for the best dressed window sponsored by Cavan Chamber of Commerce.
Bailieborough will play Cootehill in the semi final of the senior championship in Breffni Park next Sunday.
September 12th 1964 Sean O Siochan is appointed General Secretary of the GAA succeeding fellow county man the late Padraig O Keeffe. Con Murphy Cork Liam Hastings of Mayo Maurice Hayes Down Kevin Heffernan Dublin and Seamus Duke Roscommon were among those nominated for the position. Sean O Siochan is aged 50 noted player and administrator. Native of Macroom, he played with the Cork minor footballers in 1932. He won a Cork senior football medal with Macroom in 1931. Later represented Saint Patrick’s Training College Drumcondra lining out with Erin’s Hope from 1932-1934 on the hurling team. He won an Under 21 Dublin championship medal and represented Cork juniors in 1933. He played a wing forward on the Cork senior football team from 1935 and was honoured by Munster in 1936. He was appointed national teacher to Haddington Road Dublin. He won a Dublin senior football medal with Clann Na Gael Dublin in 1937. He later played hurling with Dublin for many years. An accomplished referee he took charge of many of the big provincial finals. He was appointed clerical officer with the GAA from 1946. He is a famous ballad singer and raconteur appearing regularly on radio Eireann..
‘Failte’ festival arrange outing to Clough Oughter Castle Kilmore Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Saint Mary’s Abbey and Drumlane Abbey. The tour was guided by Fathers Charles Travers and Frank McKiernan both professors in Saint Patrick’s College..
Two complete sets of Mass outfits and 91 set of vestments are on display at the annual Apostolic Worker’s Display in Saint Augustine’s Hall.
Death of Michael Brady Drumsilla Butlersbridge in Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan at the age of only 54. Farmer and well known at fairs and markets throughout the area. Outstanding footballer with Saint Aidan’ GFC, he later was an invaluable member of the committee. Survived by his two sisters. Saint Aidan’s GFC supplied the guard of honour at the funeral where Father PJ McManus officiated in Saint Aidan’s Church with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
Open Fourball at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Dr Dominick McCabe and Phil Lawlor 2nd Noel Martin and John McCormack.
Bailieboro qualify for the senior football final with a facile win over an ageing Cootehill team 3-8 to 1-4. Bailieboro were very fit and eager in a totally one sided affair leading 1-6 to 1-0 at the interval. Pat Clarke was man of the match scoring points and setting up scores for his team mates. Pat Keogan scored the goal that booked Bailieboro’s place in the final. Charlie Gallagher Brian Gallagher and Hughie Sherlock never captured the form of old and Cootehill were really never in the hunt. Bailieboro J Ruske “Smith” Felim Kelly PJ Liggan Martin Kelly Gabriel Kelly T Leddy T Magee Peter Pritchard G McBreen D Bonner M McGurk Pat Keogan Pat Clarke and T O Reilly. In the minor final Crosserlough beat a very solid strong Cornafean side 1-7 to 1-5 in one of the best minor games to be played at the venue. The sides were locked at 1-3 each at half time. Michael O Callaghan Percy Gilchreest Dominick Boylan Paddy and Michael Cusack were the stars for Crosserlough.
Gabriel Kelly star Bailieborough and Cavan footballer helps Arnott’s to beat Clery’s to retain the Kicham Cup in the inter drapery final at Croke Park.
Michael and Mrs Ryan Abbey Street celebrate the golden jubilee of their marriage which took place on September 14th 1914 in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Cavan. Very Rev Hugh Brady Adm officiated. Mr Ryan is a veteran of the British Army fighting in World War 1. They have 3 sons 1daughter and one grandchild.
Gerard Cusack Saint Phelim’s Place secures first place in University Scholarship sponsored by Cavan County Council.
John Cahill’s farm comprising of a residence and 56 acres at Hanes Cavan is withdrawn when the bidding reached £4,000 with the opening bid being £3,000. The highest bidder when auctioneer Con P Smith adjourned the auction was T McGovern Lisdarn. LCP Smith had carriage.
Sympathy is extended to Liam Bogue on the death of his mother Anne Bogue 1 Saint Mary’s Villa’s Drogheda. Funeral to Calvary cemetery Drogheda after High Mass in Saint Mary’s Church Drogheda.
James Smith Breffni Motors has his brother Patrick Smith home on holidays from the USA after 34 years staying with him for a well deserved break. Native of Corrahoe Lavey he is also brother of Michael Smith Oakvale Service Station Farnham Road and served with distinction with the American forces in World War 2.
Good demand for pigs and cattle at Cavan Fair but price of horses fillies and colts fall by an average of £5 per head. Yearlings £36-40 two year old £50-60 three year old £65-70 milch cows £45-55 heifers £65-70 working horses £45-50 ponies £35-40 six month foals £25-30 donkies £8-12. Bonhams £12-14 per pair carrying sows £35-40.
Untimely death of Doctor William J Flannery Farnham Street Cavan at the age of 62. He was medical officer Saint Phelim’s Hospital and had a busy general practice in Cavan town for many years. Son of the late Canon William F Flannery Ballytrust Ballyjamesduff. He was educated in Dublin and later Portora Royal School Enniskillen. He qualified as a doctor at the College of Surgeons in 1925. He was a surgeon in the Royal Navy from 1930 and set up a general practice in Cavan some 30 years ago. He was an outstanding tennis player and a leading member of the Cavan Lawn Tennis Club where he formed a great double’s partnership with his wife playing regularly up to a few short years ago. He was deservedly popular with all classes and creeds. Dr William Flannery is survived by his wife Ellen and son William a management consultant in Dublin. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral service in Saint John’s Church of Ireland Parish Church with burial later in Kilmore cemetery.
The in form Una Smith Farnham Street wins Minnie McCarren’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. Joan O Hanlon had the best gross and was also runner up in the open section while the special prizes were won by Nell Arnold and Kathleen Morgan.
The total rainfall for August 1964 was a respectable 3.54 inches on 20 rainy days the heaviest being .85 on the 16th August. In August 1963 4.00 inches fell on 23 rainy days.
Lord Erne of Crom Castle buys the adjoining farm and residence of John Leahy for a sum in the region of £20,000. John did a lot of drainage and development on the land in the last twelve months on the 200 acre farm that straddles the River Erne. John is a native of Ballymachugh Mountnuggent.
September 19th 1964 Cavan Gael’s beat Cornafean in the Cavan senior league 1963 semi final 1-7 to 0-6 and will now play Ballyconnell in the final. Donal Crowe Eamonn McGovern at centre half Jack McEntee and PJ Carroll at centre field Jackie Sheridan Larry Ready and Phil Murray were outstanding for the Gael’s . In the curtain raiser Drumalee disposed of Drumavaddy 1-10 to 0-1 in the junior league 1963 with Tony Coyle in goal Raymond Carroll at full back Tommy Molloy Joe Browne Paddy Lyons and Frankie Walsh at centre field outstanding. Donie Fay Micheal Greenan Fergus McAuley and Michael Smith converted every opportunity that came their way. Drumalee led by 0-6 to 0-1 at the interval.
At Ballyconnell in desperate weather conditions Butlersbridge beat Ballyconnell 1-7 to 1-3 in the senior league 1963. Con Smith Johnny Cusack Brian Myles Tom Sheridan and Terry Smith were the stars for the ‘Bridge.
Death of one of Cavan’s best known and most loved characters James Fox ‘The White House’ Main Street and College Street at the residence of his brother in law in Belfast. He founded the well known shoe and boot store ‘Fox’s’ in 1915 and built the business to become an institution with generations of Cavan people. Providing quality and value he was one of the biggest advertiser’s in the early years of the Anglo Celt and his annual discount sale of ¾ in the £ attracted shoppers from all over the country in January each year. James was a well known actor and singer and was a leading member of both the Cathedral Choral Society and the Cathedral Choir. He won many awards for acting all over the country and was considered to be of professional standard. He is survived by his wife Mary sons Seamus and Michael daughters Maureen and Kathleen. Father PJ McManus CC officiated at the funeral in the well attended and representative congregation in the Cathedral with burial later in Killygarry.
Cavan Nurse’s first annual dinner dance is fixed for December in the new ballroom of the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Disabled artists exhibition in Saint Augustine’s Hall attracts a very large crowds with Christy Brown performing miracles to paint some wonderful Cavan scenes, Father Joe Dolan Adm opened the exhibition and was presented with an original painting by Christy Browne to be raffled for Parish funds. Anthony Murphy organizer urged people to purchase their Christmas cards which were their main source of income for the disabled artists association.
Death of Sean O Casey famous Irish playwright following a heart attack in Torquay where he has resided for many years. An exile from Ireland since the Abbey refused to stage the ‘Silver Tassie’.in 1958. He later took out an injunction banning the performance of all his plays in Ireland after Archbishop John Charles McQuaid objected to one of his plays being performed at the Dublin Theatre Festival.
September 26th 1964 Cavan town teams win the men’s and ladies’ novices class at the Red Cross tests in the ‘Rival’s Inn’ Cavan. Dr Roy Hayes and Dr Noel Tierney were the examiners. The Cavan teams were Betty Breslin Maureen Goldrick team leader Maureen Barrett and Kathy Gilchreest. Men Paddy Conaty Micheal Smyth Tommy Goldrick team leader Jim Simpson and D O Connor.
Margaret Kilkenny Ann O Reilly Pauline Patten Betty Ligen Kay Mullery and Catherine Finegan are among the leading performers in the Inter Cert examination results at Loreto College.
On a beautiful autumn day Paddy Smith Minister for Agriculture presents the National Tidy Town awards in Virginia this year’s overall winner.
PJ O Neil picks the fast skillful Galway team to overcome Kerry in the All Ireland senior football final in which Fintan Tierney who has already taken charge of the Junior Final will officiate as an umpire. Kerry are going for their 21st title while Galway are bidding for their 5th title.
For safety reasons the spire of the Poor Clare Convent is removed and so disappears one of Cavan’s oldest landmarks.
Death of Maureen McGovern NT Cathedral Road at the age of 68. She retired 3 years ago and was wife of Owen McGovern NT Drumkilly. She was a native of Ballinagh and sister of former legendary Cavan Administrator Father James J O Reilly. After she qualified she taught in Ballydurrow and later Aughavas before going to Crosserlough where she taught from 1922- 1961. Outstanding card player she was well known in many houses throughout the areas she served as a very cheerful charitable sociable person who was a good friend caring and concerned for the welfare of others. She is survived by her husband Owen former NT son Father Colm McGovern Fiji islands daughter Rev Mother Pauline Saint Louis Convent Helen Dublin Ethna Maguire Cavan and Una SRN Drogheda. She was sister of Father James J O’ Reilly PP VG Bailieboro Bernard New York . She was cousin of Tim Connolly former Superior General Dalgan Park Rev Michael Connolly SJ Rathfarnham Paddy Connolly General Merchant Ballinagh and Gerard Connolly MD Medical Missionaries of Mary Drogheda.
Sister Mary Edward McEvoy is professed a nun of the Sisters of the Resurrection at Claremont Convent in Sunningdale Berkshire by Most Rev Dr King Bishop of Portsmouth. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward McEvoy College Street.
The very successful ‘Failte’ festival comes to an end with a social and farewell in the Ulster Arms ballroom at which Frank McKiernan President of the Cavan Association in New York was guest of honour. Among the attendance was Con P Smith President of the Cavan Association in Dublin and May McCaul Secretary of the Association. Annie Ryan a native of Banahoo and former captain of the Cavan camogie county senior team was present with her four year old son Brian. She emigrated to the USA 15 years ago.
October 3rd 1964 Death of Rev Mother Mary Columbus Dukay in Poor Clare Convent Cavan last Saturday at the age of 87. She entered the religious life in 1900. She was educated in Lavey NS and Holy Faith Glasnevin. She was Sacristan in the Poor Clare Chapel for over 50 years. She was professed a nun in February 1903 with Father Judge PP Crosserlough deputizing for the late Bishop McGuinness officiating. She celebrated her diamond jubilee last year. As Sacristan she was very well known to the morning Mass goers and to people in the town generally. Father Joe Dolan Adm along with over 50 clergy officiated at the funeral Mass in the Poor Clare Chapel with burial later in the adjoining cemetery. She was aunt of John J Gaffney Crosserlough Gerard Gaffney Crosskeys Bernard Gaffney Crosskeys and Mrs L Boylan Kilnaleck. She was grand aunt of Mother Mary Columcille Nottingham and niece of Rev J Boylan PP Crosserlough.
Retirement of one of Cavan’s greatest legends Nurse Mary McManus The Jubilee Nurse. She was a nurse for 42 years and qualified as an SRN in Wigan England. She worked as Jubilee Nurse in Dungarvan for five years before being appointed Jubilee Nurse in Cavan 27 years ago. Native of Kinawley county Fermanagh she is a well know figure cycling to the various houses in the town in the course of her work. Wonderful joyful character she was available seven days a week night and day around the clock and was never known to complain. She is a leading member of the Children of Mary and the Legion of Mary in Cavan and is the main organiser of the Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock each year.
Fifth All Ireland for Galway with a lack luster Kerry struggling all the way and losing in the end Galway 0-15 to Kerry’s 0-10 points. Galway were much younger faster and more skilful than their Kerry counterparts who struggled from the start and should have been beaten by at least ten points such was the dominance of this young hungry and very skilful Galway team. Scorers for Galway Cyril Dunne 0-9 John Keenan and Seamus Leydon 0-2 each Seamus Cleary and Mattie McDonagh 0-1 each. Mick O Connell 0-7 Pat Griffin 0-2 and Mick O Dwyer 0-1 replied for a very poor Kerry. Tragedy struck the Galway captain John Donnellan and his brother Pat when it was discovered after the game that their father Mick Donnellan TD had collapsed and died during the course of the game. Meanwhile home in Taylor’s Hill Salthill former captain and team colleague Mick Higgins collapsed and died while watching the game on television. They were team mates on the Galway team who won the All Ireland in 1934. All celebrations were cancelled and the news cast a shadow over the official celebrations in the Intercontinental Hotel. Cyril Dunne was man of the match setting up scores as well as taking them with Jerdie O Connor getting a ‘roasting’ from the will of the wisp. John Keenan Seamus Cleary Seamus Leydon had the beating of the pedestrian Kerry defenders from the start. Only Pat Griffin and Mick O Connell emerged with reputations intact. Galway John Geraghty Enda Colleran Noel Tierney John Bosco McDermott John Donnellan Sean Meade Martin Newell Mick Garrett Mick Reynolds Cyril Dunne Mattie McDonagh Seamus Leydon Christy Tyrell Sean Cleary and Sean Keenan. Referee Seamus Hatton of Wicklow with President Eamonn De Velera presenting the trophy to John Donnellan at the end of the game..
Death of Annie Gilchreest’Gleann Na Mona’ Cathedral Road. She retired to live in Cavan some years ago . She was very well known throughout the area and was deservedly popular. She was deeply religious and attended Mass every day in the Cathedral being a member of many of the sodalities attached to the church. She was extremely well known for her deep charity and boundless generosity. She is survived by her brothers and sister. She was a native of Lavey. Funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Dympna’s cemetery Upper Lavey.
Lieutenant Michael O Gorman from Tubbercurry county Sligo is one of 39 cadets commissioned at the Curragh Military Camp last Monday. He is a nephew of Edward O Gorman Auctioneer and Licensed Vintner Upper Main Street Cavan.
Canon Tom McCormack Glamorgan Wales is home on holidays with his sisters Mrs B Donohoe Abbey Street and May Monahan Main Street. He attended the All Ireland final on Sunday last.
Winners at Cavan Bridge N/S Surgeon Maloney and Rear Admiral Hunt E/W Dermot Morgan and Jim Burke.
Annual meeting of British ex servicemen on Monday night next in the ‘Hut’ Farnham Street..
October 10th 1964 Shock resignation of the Minister for Agriculture Paddy Smith over his perceived softening in attitude of the Government in their dealings with the Trade Unions. He has been a member of Dail Eireann representing Cavan since 1923 and recently was the recipient of many congratulations and gifts on the occasion of the 40th anniversary. Native of Tunnyduff, he has served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Taoiseach External Affairs Finance and Agriculture before being appointed Minister of Agriculture in 1948. Later he served as Minister for Local Government and has been at Agriculture again since 1957. “The Unions are threatening the National Wage Agreement only agreed two months ago and suppose to last for another period of two years has cause instability in the work place”. In the course of his resignation letter Paddy states that he will not tolerate the softly softly approach of the Government in dealing with these people and their insistence on a 40 hour five day working week is the last straw. “They were not shouting like this when we returned to office in 1957 to clear up the chaos left by the previous administration”!. Charles J Haughey son in law of Taoiseach Sean Lemass and present Minister for Justice takes over at Agriculture while Brian Lenihan is promoted to Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Justice who will be the Taoiseach until the Cabinet reconvenes to make a permanent appointment.
Four year old Henry Quinn son of Henry and Mrs Quinn suffers serious damage to his eye following a kick from a donkey adjacent to his home in Owen Roe Terrace. He is presently recuperating from an operation at the Eye and Ear Hospital Dublin.
Thomas McGovern sells his bungalow at Lisdarn for a consideration higher than the closing bid of £2,300 at auction later in negotiations. Con P Smith was auctioneer and LCP Smith had carriage.
Cavan Bridge Club winners MS Cyril and Gwen Arnold.
Meeting in the Farnham Arms Hotel with a view to forming a motor club in Cavan town.
October 17th 1964 Persistent rain results in the worst flooding in living memory in Cavan and surrounding areas. Particularly bad in Coleman Road and River Street where the river burst its banks and came over the wall which was extensively damaged by the heavy floods. A record 5.80 inches of rain fell in 6 days and on Tuesday alone 2.50 inches fell which makes it the wettest day since weather records began in Kevitt Castle Crossdoney. Breffni Park Rosculligan and other areas in the vicinity merged to form an extension of the Green Lake which was in full flood. Cathedral Road once again became a lake with the river bursting its banks flooding both Cathedral and Cootehill roads which were impassable all week. The army were out with sand bags in the flooded areas while the fire brigade were on round the clock alert and kept pumping the water from the most flooded areas with the result that there was very little permanent damage done to any of the houses in the low lying areas affected.
Galway beat Cavan 3-10 to 0-9 in the semi final of the Ground’s tournament at Croke Park. Galway’s speed to the ball and their easy conversion of chances was the difference between industrious Galway and lack lustre Cavan. Scorers Charlie Gallagher 0-7 Ray Carolan 0-2 Galway replied per Mattie McDonagh 1-3 Pat Donnellan 0-4 Seamus Leydon 1-0 John Keenan -0 and Mick Reynolds 0-2.
“Televisions by all the leading manufacturers. Cash hire purchase or rental phone or call to Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan 88”
Cavan High Court sits for a record 15 minutes with 3 cases withdrawn and 1 case settled out of court.
Corporal John Reilly and Corporal Philip Murray 28 Tullac Mongan are off on United Nation’s army duty in Cyprus. Philip Murray is an outstanding soldier having been placed 2nd in the all Ireland in the NCO course last year.
Presentation to Michael Brendan Nelson on the occasion of his transfer from the Provincial Bank Cavan to a similar position in Ballymena. Cavan Golf Club and Cavan Badminton Club teamed up to make a presentation to this popular banking official at a social in Cavan Golf Club.
PJ Hand MRCVS sells his house ‘Saint Mary’s ‘ Farnham Road to J Phillips Virginia for a figure believed to be in the region of £3.000. Murphy/Quinn were the auctioneers and TJ Fitzpatrick had carriage.
Rev RJ Wilson MA DD principal Assembly College Belfast gives the keynote address at Cavan Presbyterian church in Farnham Street at 11 am and 7 pm on Sunday with soloist Helen Clarke and again on Monday night when the singers were Alan Graham and Miss P McWilliam.
Cavan Bridge Club 1964 President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Captain Jim Rafter Secretary Kathleen Sullivan Treasurer Maureen McDonald Committee Cyril Arnold Jim Leonard Surgeon PD Maloney Dermot Morgan and H Carthy. Latest winners N/S Brian Tansey and Ina Hickey E/W Kathleen Sullivan and Maureen McDonald.
Parts for Boy Scout’s uniforms available in Provider’s .All members in full uniform to attend the urgent meeting in the Scout Den after the October devotions in the Cathedral. Intending members apply in writing to Brendan Dunne Saint Phelim’s Place Cavan.
Children of Mary meeting after the October devotions in the Poor Clare Convent.
Kilnacrott Abbey Bingo £225 in prizes. Three books 6/- while Cavan Gael’s have £263 in prizes £50 must be won books 6/- and again all commences at 9:15 pm after the October devotions in the nearby Cathedral.
October 24th 1964 Carmel O Rourke representing Loreto College wins the school’s whole meal bread baking competition sponsored by the ESB and GEC in conjunction with the Department of Education. She is pictured with her teacher Mary McEvoy DScI . Carmel is daughter of Mr and Mrs O Rourke Spencer Harbour Carrick on Shannon and will now represent Loreto Cavan in the All Ireland finals.
Death of Cavan’s oldest citizen Bridget Fitzpatrick at the residence of her daughter Eileen Dolaghan Cavanagh Ballyconnell at the age of 102. She was born in Kilnaglere Belturbet on the 23rd February 1863. Her mother was Mary Clarke from near Boyle in county Roscommon and her father John Keating was an accomplished carpenter. Her own husband Peter died in 1933. She has the distinction of living through three eras of transportation the stage coach the railways and now the car. She recalled with clarity the laying of the narrow gauge railway on the Cavan Leitrim line. She remembered clearly going with her grandfather Maurice Keating to a huge Nationalist rally in Belturbet addressed by Joe Bigger and Fay both later elected MP s for the area. She had only the one sister Mary McConnell who died 45 years ago. Her first day at school saw her arrive by donkey and cart. She was overjoyed with the great developments in the quality of rural life in recent years citing the rural electrification by the ESB as the single greatest achievement of her generation. The link up to the main water supply was a development beyond words saving the daily drudgery of walking long distances in al kinds of weather to the well. In February 1963 she celebrated her 100th birthday receiving the customary congratulations and £5 from President Eamonn De Velera. She is survived by her daughter Eileen Dolaghan 11 grandchildren 50 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Twin daughters born to Mrs Jean Browne SRN BTA SEN in England she was formerly Jean Connolly daughter of Barney and Susan Connolly Breffni Terrace.
Felim Kelly Secretary of the Clerical Student’s GAA organization writing from Maynooth where he is a clerical student thanks Cavan County Board for their whole hearted support in providing playing facilities at Breffni Park. The Abbott and staff of Kilnacrott Abbey where they were accorded unsurpassed hospitality and training facilities as well as refreshments and Céad Mile Failte. Crosserlough and Cootehill GFC who played them in some memorable challenges during the summer vacation. Special word of thanks to the Anglo Celt for their coverage and publicity during the recent campaign.
Saint Patrick’s College beat Abbey CBS Newry 9-4 to 2-3 in the Ulster Corn Na Nog at Newry. Eamonn Cusack 2-3 Maxie McDonald 2-1 Micheal ‘Moucher’ Galligan 2-0 Jim McCardle Tom Reilly and Tony Dunne 1-00 each.
Providers sponsoring a cup to Cavan CBSI for Patrol competitions. Pictured are Father PJ Gargan Stephen Kelly Manager Provider’s Father Torlac O Reilly Brother Ultan Jim Plunkett John Donohoe Michael ‘Blackie’ Smith and Brendan Dunne Secretary/Treasurer Cavan CBSI.
Cavan Motor Club 1964 President Maurice Jackson Vice President Mervyn Johnston Secretary Derek Morris Assistant Secretary Thomas ‘Toggy’ Connolly Treasurer P Hanley. Committee Billy Morris Joe Fletcher Vincent Bartley Norman Cinnamond H Carthy Auditor Ken Dolan George V Maloney Junior George Fairbrother and Mrs J Morris.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Bradley E/W Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard.
Cavan CYMS 1964 President Jimmy McCormack Vice President Tommy McKiernan Secretary Kieran Cullivan Treasurer Eamonn Higgins. Committee Paddy O Reilly Michael Murray Eamonn McCormack and L Bohan.
Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society 1964 Chairman Gene Cullivan Vice Chairman Hugo Cafferty Secretary Dessie Maguire Assistant Secretary Oliver Higgins. Committee Joe Connolly Seamus McCormack and Paddy Lyons.
Dr PJ Watters will give the gramophone recital in the Ulster Arms Hotel at Cavan Gramophone’s first session of the new season.
“Think of television –you think of Berney’s Bridge Street Cootehill Bridge Street Cavan 1 Park Street Drogheda 37 Shop Street Drogheda and 10 Trimgate Street Navan”.
October 31st 1964 Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupils Union annual dinner and social in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are TM Gilroy Joint Honary Treasurer Paul Galligan Dublin former President Patrick McDonald Dublin President Father Bob McCabe President of the college and Father Pat Brady Joint Honary Secretaries.
Erskine Childers Minister for Industry and Commerce is the keynote speaker at the gala Bord Failte dinner in the Farnham Hotel. Cavan and Carrick on Shannon were voted top locations in the coarse fishing excellence competition each scoring 87 points and splitting the first prize of £100. Each of them will hold the cup for six months. Fermoy in county Cork was 3rd with 85 points.
De La Salle pupils are among the prizes in the Sunday Independent/Platinum national handwriting competition. Pictured are Charles O Donoghue Eamonn Cusack 4th Intermediate class all Ireland Brendan Harding Niall Murray 1st in Ireland Junior class Aindreas McEntee 2nd in Ireland Martin Carroll Gerald Smith Gerard Conlon Dominick Sheridan Joseph Scanlon Brendan Breslin Declan Bogue Dennis McCarty Hugh Smith and tutor and teacher Brother Sylvester.
Cavan Junior football final is abandoned with six minutes to play as Mountnuggent outclass and outplay the favourites Killinkere at Breffni Park. Mountnuggent were leading by 0-9 to 0-3 and cruising to the title when referee Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady ordered Peter Stafford to leave the field for rough dangerous play and filthy language. The Killinkere player refused and after the referee gave him a further two minutes to vacate the pitch without response, he had no option but to call off the game with alleged harassment and abuse thrown at him from the Killinkere supporters officials and players. Tough rugged game with no quarter given or asked. To compound matters for the bitterly disappointed Mountnuggent team and supporters the County Board announced that no winner would be declared until after the referee’s report was considered at the next county board meeting. This indeed was the last straw for the Mountnuggent contingent and they tore the cup away from the grasp of Cavan Chairman TP O Reilly celebrating long into the night their historic victory in Cavan’s smallest village.
Death of Pat Gaffney Pullamore husband of Kate Gaffney . He is survived by his wife Kate sons daughters grandchildren relatives and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Matthew Leddy Rosculligan at the residence of his daughter Maisie McKiernan 15 Owen Roe Cavan at the age of 88. Survived by his son daughters brothers and sister. Family were extremely well known old respected Cavan town family who for many years ran a milk round in the town while Matt delivered paraffin and oil from a lorry all over county Cavan where he was known for his extreme gentleness and courtesy. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Death of Jack McConnell 2 Ashe Street at his residence at the age of 76 after a long illness. Native of Oldtown Cavan, he was very well known in Cavan and surrounding areas Jack ran a Hackney service as well as a sport’s goods shop retailing hurleys sliothars and footballs. He was very inventive and had a round the clock puncture repair bicycle and football service as well as operating a lucrative bicycle park when up to 200 bikes would be deposited while the owners danced the night away in the local Town Hall or attended the pictures at the nearby Magnet Cinema particularly on Sunday nights. All the bikes were back safely to their owners and people were on their merry way home by a quarter past midnight. Jack was a man of large and athletic build who captained Cavan Slasher’s to their second Cavan senior championship success in 1917. He was a member of the Cavan senior team for ten years winning 3 Ulster championship medals and captaining the team from 1914-1920. He won a Dublin Senior league medal with Hibernian Knights in 1914 and was the holder of four Cavan senior football medals. In his early days Jack was a noted breeder of show terrier dogs and won many prizes for his exhibits throughout the region. For almost forty years Jack was Registrar of Cavan County Board and the house and phone Cavan 100 was the contact point for Cavan press announcemts with Hughie Smith Secretary of Cavan County Board a nightly visitor contacting players mentors and issuing press releases in the hey day of Cavan football. As Cavan became the leading gaelic football county in the country not one of the officers of the GAA had a phone or could be contacted only Jack and family at Cavan 100. The family had to take the messages run down to the Courthouse to alert Hughie L Smith who each evening would make a ceilidhe to McConnell’s to attend to the messages and phone calls of the day. The many knocks Jack took during his outstanding footballing career came to haunt him in the end and he was for some months of each year in the summer confined to bed with painful rheumatoid arthritis. Jack McConnell is survived by his wife Alice nee Smyth 60 Main Street daughters May and Lauri sons Frank Sean Patsy Gerard Philip Tony and Joe. Cavan County Board of the GAA and Cavan Gaels of which his son Tony is a playing member formed the guard of honour in charge of Chairman TP O Reilly and HL Smith Secretary. Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Visitation of Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry next Sunday.
Wild geese flying low over the town all week on their way to winter quarters in the Bog of Allen.
Cavan Bridge N/S Ina Hickey and Gerry Bradley E/W Maureen McDonald and Kathleen Sullivan. In the Mitchell competition N/S Ina Hickey and Gerry Bradley E/W Brian Tansey and John Aherne.
National Council for the Blind of Ireland Cavan branch 1964. President Dr FPE Smith Secretary Mrs Jimmy Dawson Keadue Lodge Treasurer R A McGrath . Dr T Roche Prevention of blindness centre gave a most enlightening lecture on the developments in the care of Glaucoma and Diabetes the main factors in causing blindness and loss of sight in Ireland among children and adults. He also outlined the big advantages to blind people of guide dogs. Rev Mr Fletcher proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Roche seconded by Father PJ McManus CC.
No Files Available for November 7th 1964.
November 14th 1964 ‘The Bachelors’ fresh from their Royal Command Performance in London’s Palladium have little difficulty packing out the Sport’s Centre in Cavan.
Packed attendance at the 2nd Anglo Celt Staff Dance in the Town Hall with Mick Delahaunty supplying the music. The spot prize of the night was a pedigree French poodle won by Gerry Cumiskey Annalitton Castleblayney county Monaghan while Rose Smith from Castletara won the 2 fireside chairs. Organizing Committee Chairman John Sharkey Joint Treasurers Joan Bergin and Gretta Kerrigan Secretary Leo Ronan Committee Dessie Maguire Jim Logue Teddy McCormack Sean McCormack and Gerry McCourt.
After a damning referee’s report from Phil Brady Castleblayney Killinkere are ‘let off the hook’ by Cavan County Board receiving only 6 months suspension while the culprit Peter Stafford is rewarded with a lenient 12 months suspension from the game after being found guilty of assaulting the referee using foul language and refusing to go to the line when ordered off in the last 6 minutes of the game. Mountnuggent were of course awarded the title and had already brought the trophy home on the day of the final despite protests from the officers of Cavan County Committee of the GAA.
Cavan Gaels beat Cornafean 2-5 to 1-6 in Cornafean to qualify for the 1964 league divisional final. John O Rourke in goals Brian Tighe Jim McDonnell Phil Murray and the peerless Cathal Young were all outstanding for the Gaels.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick E/W Father PJ Gargan and Mattie Corcoran.
Supply poor demand good at Cavan fair where there was also a much better trade in the horse and ponies section. Yearlings £30-35 2 year olds £50-65 3 year olds £75-85 milch cows £30-40 springers £70-90 mincers £30-40 . Working horses £50-55 colts and fillies £45-55 donkies £6-10. Carrying sows £40-45 casseogs £35-40 bonhams £12-14 per pair.
Gala concert in the Poor Clare convent featuring the pupils from Saint Felim’s De La Salle and Poor Clare Convent in aid of the building fund.
November 21st 1964 County Manager Dermot McCarthy announces to Cavan County Council that a new surgical unit to replace the Surgical Hospital has been approved by the Minister for Health and when complete will cost a staggering £300,000 or 9d on the Rates. The old Surgical will be used to accommodate the present overflow from Saint Felim’s Hospital.
John Nallen the well known Galway Mayo and Meath footballer is appointed to the Ulster Bank in Ballyjamesduff. He has played county football for all three counties. John comes from the Dublin Airport branch having previously served in Trim. He was a regular on the Connaught Railway Cup team for many years.
Cavan Gaels qualify for the divisional final of the 1963 league beating luckless Ballyconnell 2-9 to 0-1 at Breffni Park. Ballyconnell short county players Frank Kennedy and Tom Maguire were no match for the town’s men. The Gaels led 1-7 to 0-1 at the interval with the referee being well known Butlersbridge star and ballad singer Ken Browne. Sean Guider was outstanding at midfield for the winners Jim McDonnell was man of the match with great support from Larry Ready Terry Smith Eamonn McGovern Gerry Carroll Jack McEntee PJ Carroll and in the defence John ‘Foley’ O Rourke in goals Hugo Cafferty Donal Crowe and Brian Tighe were sound throughout.
Death of the very popular well known Michael Ryan Abbey Street. He was a native of Tipperary and saw distinguished service with the British Army in World War 1. He celebrated the golden jubilee of his marriage just three months ago. He is survived by his wife 3 sons Robert Patsy and Joe and 1 daughter. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral which took place in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Death of Michael ‘Mickey’ Strong McCurtain Street Clones and native of Saint Brigid’s Terrace Cavan town. He was Sacristan in the old Cathedral and for a period acted as Caretaker Cavan CYMS where he proved himself popular and very efficient. Postman by profession he was later transferred to Clones and built up an awesome reputation in the border town. He was a founder member and Scoutmaster Clones and journeyed each year with the Troop to Enniscrone and other seaside resorts where he invariably met up with his good friend John Donohoe. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral from the Sacred Heart Church Clones with burial later in the adjoining cemetery. His son Brendan flew all the way from San Francisco to be at the funeral of his father.
Vincent Barley from Butlersbridge is appointed Chief Sales Representative Commercial Vehicles at Jackson’s Garage. Vincent is a very well known angler and Chairman of Cavan Angler’s Club.
Cavan Bridge N/S Cyril Arnold and B Roe E/W Joan O Hanlon and Surgeon Maloney.
Doctor Conway Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland will represent Ireland at the Eucharistic Congress in Bombay.
November 28th 1964 Phillip McConnell son of Alice and the late Jack McConnell 2 Ashe Street is appointed Area Supervisor Inland Fisheries Board taking charge of Lough Sheelin and surrounding areas.
Veronica Brady youngest daughter of Danny ‘Gunner’ and Julia Brady Loughduff and a barmaid in the ‘Blue Moon’ bar is appointed first Secretary of the Barmen’s Association. Chairman Ken Browne Vice Chair Chris Rudden Secretary Veronica Brady Treasurer Francis McDermott. Committee John McGovern Brendan Leddy Sean Brady ‘Dew Drop Inn’ Carmel Kiernan and Tom Boylan.
Over 900 attend Smith’s Group dance in the Sport’s Centre where there was valuable spots for each dance as well as a draw for £20 on the door ticket.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Jim Burke and Cyril Arnold.
Paddy O Reilly Church Street beats Gerry Egan Connolly Street in the 1st round of the Christmas snooker competition at Cavan’s CYMS.
Cavan Amateur Dramatic Society will stage their 1st production entitled ‘Candid Peel’ on the stage in the Town Hall on Sunday 13th December 1964.
December 5th 1964 Plebiscite on the changing of names of the streets ends in a farce with only 278 ratepayers out of a total of 445 making the effort to vote. Most areas opt for no change but in some areas change is indicated but cannot proceed as the Council tied themselves to a 2/3 majority. Main Street Church Street Wolfe Tone Street vote to maintain the status quo but areas such as Wesley Street and Half Acre etc show signs of a swing to Ashe Street and Mitchell Street. After a lengthy discussing the matter the Council have decided to go for a clear majority in the next plebiscite to be held early in the new year.
Patrick aged 32 is killed in fatal fall while working on the building of the new church in Ballyjamesduff. Native of Denmore Carrickaboy he fell 17 ½ feet and was admitted unconscious to Cavan’s Surgical Hospital where he died some hours later. He was attended to on the scene by Dr A Cassidy and Reverend Joe Duffy CC. He is survived by his distraught mother brother and sisters.
Richard Morgan NT at the age of only 20 is awarded the Carlisle and Blake award for his excellence as a teacher where he is stationed at Shankill national school Dublin. He is the second eldest child of Mr and Mrs John Morgan Bawnboy and was educated at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan.
Ulster Railway Cup team to play Munster at Croke Park Seamus Hoare Donegal Gabriel Kelly Cavan Bernard Brady Donegal Tony Morris Cavan Dan McCartan Down Tom Maguire Cavan Paul Kelly Donegal Sean Ferriter Donegal Ray Carolan Cavan Sean O Neill Down Jodie O Neill Tyrone Paddy Doherty Down Charlie Gallagher Cavan Joe Carroll Monaghan PT Treacey Fermanagh.
Death of Catherine ‘Katie’ Higgins Church Street. She was wife of Jim Higgins painter and steward Magnet Cinema after a long illness at a young age. She was extremely popular in the town and surrounding areas and was know for her outstanding piety and Christian charity. She was a prominent member of the Legion of Mary and visited Our Lady’s Shrine in Knock on the annual pilgrimage every year. She was a native of the Ballinacargy area and is survived by her husband Jim and young son Tony. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral with burial taking place later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Large store and building at the back of Breffni Motors Church Street purchased by Tractamotors from Michael Smith ‘Oakvale’ for £2,500. Murphy/Quinn were the auctioneers and Tom J Fitzpatrick had carriage of sale.
Cavan Bridge N/S Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald E/W Surgeon Maloney and Jim Burke.
Record crowd at Jackson’s Garage dance in the Town Hall where the music was supplied by Maurice Mulcahy. Hall beautifully decorated and spots for each dance.
In 1963 12 people were killed and 78 injured on the roads in county Cavan.
December 12th 1964 Cavan’s ‘Mighty Avons ‘showband launch the Eddie Masterson penned ‘Tribute to Jim Reeves’ at a reception in Dublin. The band were formed in Ballyhaise in 1960 and went full time professional in 1962. They comprises of Larry Cunningham from Abbeylara Longford the lead vocalist Ronnie Griffith Belgium Park Monaghan Brian Finlay Farnham Street Cavan Mickey Brady Laragh Peter Smith Paddy Smith Jimmy Smith leader and Gerry Walsh from Ballyhaise county Cavan.
On the recommendation of the County MOH John ‘Foley’ O Rourke is allocated 7 Owen Roe Terrace from 2 Creighan Terrace. There were 13 other applications for the house in Owen Roe.
Cavan Gaels the favourites are stopped in their tracks by a resurgent Crosserlough going down 4-7 to 0-4 in the semi final of the 1963 senior league at wet and miserable Cornafean. Crosserlough led by 3-6 to 0-2 at half time. Best for Cavan Gaels were Brian Tighe Eamonn McGovern and Donal Crowe in defence. Only Phillip Murray posed any problems in attack for the fast hard tackling and very fit Crosserlough team.. They will now play Ballyconnell in the 1963 senior league final at Breffni Park.
Outstanding display by Drumalee when they held the county Junior Champions Mountnuggent 0-9 each after 60 action packed minutes at Breffni Park. Drumalee led by 0-6 to 0-2 at the interval. Tony Coyle made some fine saves for Drumalee and kept them in the game when the tide turned in the second half. Sean Woods Raymond Carroll and Tommy Molloy were outstanding in defence. Frankie Walsh and Paddy Lyons edged the midfield exchanges until Paddy retired injured with Tom Flynn shifted from attack very impressive. Donie Fay and Tommy Smith were the outstanding forwards on view.
Cavan County Board announce that the new Intermediate grade in football will be introduced in Cavan next season.
Death of the very popular Joseph ‘Josey’ Johnston Emmett Place and formerly 10 Wolfe Tone Street Cavan. Josey worked as a butcher in Granard county Longford having previously served in Griffith Black’s in Bridge Street. He was an extremely popular decent man of an old Cavan family being son of Patrick Johnston Labour member of Cavan UDC for many years. He is survived by his wife and 2 young sons Patrick and Martin. Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral and removal to the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan ICA choir entertain the Christmas shoppers in Cavan town where their collection in aid of the NCBI and patient comfort care Saint Phelim’s Hospital was generously supported.
Owing to the death of Josie Johnston the annual dance of the Labour Party Cavan branch fixed for the Town Hall last Sunday was postponed and will now take place at the same venue next Sunday.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Gerard Bradley E/W Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan Munster and Leinster Bank.
Doctor Robert B Hayes will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society’s Christmas evening in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
December 19th 1964 Cavan/Dublin Association hold their annual dinner in the North Coast Hotel Portmarnock. The guests included Con P Smith President and his wife Mary. Oliver Finlay a native of Bridge Street Cavan was an excellent MC.
Tom and Mrs Brady announce the opening of the new banqueting hall at the refurbished Ulster Arms with music by Gowna based Hi Lows on Tuesday December 29th 1964 dress optional and tickets 25/- each.
Cavan Nurses 1st ever dinner dance a great success at Cavan’s number 1 nightspot the new Ulster Arms ballroom. The organizers included Rose Meehan Bridge Street Ann Kelly Margaret Quinn and Kay Reilly.
Pictured are the glamour girls from the Vera Brady fashion chain Cavan Longford and Athlone with the proprietors Andy and Vera Gilchreest.
Crosserlough serve notice that they are once again emerging as a footballing force in the county beating Ballyconnell 0-9 to 1-2 to win the 1963 senior league championship at sparsely attended Breffni Park in wet conditions played on a treacherous surface. Former Saint Pat’s all star and Army cadet Philip McMenamin was man of the match for Crosserlough at centre field, his catching kicking of a heavy greasy ball was a revelation and he is surely in line for a call up to the Cavan senior ranks. Padraic Boyle and former county star Hubert Gaffney were the pick of the forward. Crosserlough led by 0-5 to nil at the interval.
Cavan Amateur Dramatic Society CADS outstanding production of ‘Candid Peel’ in the Town Hall. Pictured are the cast Airmid O Hanlon Mary Glavey Teresa Kitson Patricia O Leary Mary Cullivan Eileen Lynch Carmel McDonald Paddy Hanley Humphrey Craven Barry O Sullivan Don McMullin Producer and actor and Barry Cullen. Stage sets by Doreen McMullin assisted by Joan O Hanlon and Bridie Galligan. Lighting by Philip Cullivan and Smyth’s 60 Main Street. Make up Marese Binchey and Dole Cullivan.
Death of Josephine ?? 11 Saint Pappin’s Road Ballymun in the Richmond Hospital Dublin. She was formerly Josephine Soden daughter of the late Peter Soden formerly of Main Street (Provider’s ) who was a former Chairman of Cavan County Council and Cavan Urban Council. She is survived by her husband and daughters as well as her mother brothers and sisters.
James J McNally is appointed Inspector Garda in Cavan replacing Inspector JF Cooney who has been transferred to Drogheda on promotion. Inspector McNally was formerly Station Sergeant in Granard.
Sympathy is extended to Liam Bogue on the death of his father Maurice Bogue 1 Saint Mary’s Villas Drogheda. He is responsible for the’ Bogue Clock’ in Croke Park which times all the big fixtures at the national GAA venue. His wife died just three months ago.
Children of Mary Sodality organize a super day out for the children of Saint Joseph’s Orphanage Cavan when the girls visited Toyland receiving a parcel each from Santa Claus. They were later entertained to high tea before departing for home.
Cavan Bridge Club Winners of the Christmas prize Surgeon PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt.
New Cavan Chess Club Chairman Jim Scanlon Secretary P Smith. Session each Wednesday in the Farnham Arms Hotel.
Death of famous Butlersbridge merchant James Donohoe at his residence Grellagh Carrickaboy . He was known throughout a large area and was extremely popular as a Publican (Derragarra Inn) in Butlersbridge which was burnt down in a tragic fire in 1954 after which James discontinued the business and sold the site to Harry O Connell BE. He is survived by one brother. Funeral from Saint Dympna’s Church Lower Lavey to the adjoining cemetery.
December 26th 1964 Among the stories in this week’s Christmas number of the Anglo Celt are ‘A Christmas Caper’ by Joe Reilly of Drumcrave and ‘Turbulent Times at Cavan Hiring Fair’ by Jimmy McEntee Church Street a linotype operator in the Celt.
The Editorial by Edward O Hanlon calls on all the readers to keep Christmas ‘Happy and Safe’
The winner of the Christmas Hamper at Cavan CYMS is John McInerney of Pullabawn. Pictured at the draw in Cavan CYMS in the ‘Hut’ Farnham Street are Eamonn Higgins J Bohan Michael Murray Kieran Cullivan Secretary Jimmy McCormack President and Father PJ Gargan Chaplain.
Death of Rose Anne Freehill at the residence of her son in law Owen Cusack Drumlark. She is survived by her daughter son in law and grandchildren. Funeral from Saint Aidan’s church Butlersbridge to Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
.Small supply and poor demand for turkeys at the last Christmas turkey market. Hens opened early in the morning at 4/- per lb but dropped back to 3/9 in poor demand while cocks were available at 2/6 per lb all day.
Christmas Whist N/S Maureen Hunt and Mrs M O Sullivan 2nd Tommy McCormick and H Carthy 3rd Dermot Morgan and Jim Mansfield E/ W Maureen McDonald and Mr R McCarthy 2nd Joan O Hanlon and E Roe 3rd Mrs G Bradley and Kathleen Sullivan.
Among the early visitors to Saint Phelim’s Hospital are the boys of Saint Patrick’s College laden down with gifts singing Christmas songs and hymns accompanied by Father Torlac O Reilly. The girls of Loreto College sang hymns in each of the festively decorated wards accompanied by a very generous Santa Claus who distributed gifts to all the patients. Later in the week the patients were entertained by Margaret English and her Troupe and the Power School of Dancing. Mountnuggent ICA were down with home made gifts distributed to all the patients.
Kathleen Lunn Mrs Simpson and Elizabeth Mullery are pictured assisting Santa to distribute gifts to a record crowd of school children in the Town Hall on Christmas Eve.
Death of Michael Augustine McDwyer in Lancashire England at the age of 59. He was a former Surgeon in the Surgical Hospital as well as the Mater Hospital Dublin before setting up a General Practice in Oldham Lancashire where he worked as a Consultant for many of the famous local hospitals as well as carrying out a private practice. He was a regular visitor to Lough Sheelin being a keen swimmer and angler. Survived by his brother Peter County Registrar Belturbet Edward NT Ballinagh and sister Mrs A Wright Harold’s Cross Road Dublin. Burial took place in Cullies cemetery .
Tony McConnell 2 Ashe Street and Parnell Road Navan a member of Meath County Council staff in Navan passes his final exam to qualify as a Chartered Secretary. Tony will take up his new appointment as a Staff Officer in Carlow County Council on the 16th January 1965. He is second youngest son of Alice and the late Jack McConnell 2 Ashe Street Cavan.
Father Matt Lynch from Mountnuggent is the only Cavan man ordained by Bishop of Iba Philippines at the ordination ceremony in Saint Columban’s Dalgan Park Navan.
January 2nd 1965 Hi Lows attract a capacity attendance to the official opening of the new ballroom and banqueting hall at the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Cavan Past and Present Boy Scouts present their new pantomime ‘Finn the Fool’ in the Town Hall from 3rd -10th January 1965 and in the Marian Hall Milltown Dublin on Sunday 17th January at 8:30 pm admission is 4/- reserved 3/- and 2/-
Cavan traders report a bumper Christmas for business in the town with many of them reporting record takings for the Festive season.
Edward O Hanlon reports that the Wren Boys are steadily dying out and that the old custom has now become a nuisance to private householders on Saint Stephen’s Day.
Death of Edward Coyle Mons Terrace in Saint Felim’s Hospital at the age of 86. Veteran of World War 1 1914-1918 where he lost an eye in action. On his return from the War he was appointed a Postman at Cavan Post Office where he worked until his retirement. He was an extremely popular and generous citizen with particular emphasis on assisting his many customers when they were in need. He is survived by his son and step daughter. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Sympathy is extended to Sean Soden Upper Main Street on the tragic death of his father Bernard Monaghan Vermont Menlough county Galway as he crossed the road. He was a native of Mullaghmagavin Ballyjamesduff. Check Mrs Soden.
The orphans in Saint Joseph’s Industrial School Cavan are reported to have had a wonderful Christmas with the Children of Mary taking a mini bus load of the children to Toyland to meet Santa Claus. While the majority of them stayed with local families during the Christmas period. Santa Claus visited the Convent on two occasions over Christmas with a gift for each of the children.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated the midnight Mass in the Cathedral assisted by Fathers Paddy Mallon Torlac O Reilly deacon Raymond Brady sub deacon and Sean O Reilly dean Saint Patrick’s College master of ceremonies. The sacred music was provided by the Cathedral Choir under the direction of Father ABC McGrath with Charlie McGriskin on the organ. Father Joe Dolan celebrated the 9 am Mass in the Convent while Father Ray Brady was the celebrant of the 10 children’s Mass in the Cathedral and Father John Maguire DI celebrated the 11:30 Mass while Father PJ McManus was the celebrant of the midnight Mass in Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn. Father Dan Gallogly celebrated the Midnight Mass in Saint Felim’s Hospital where Sister M Mercy was on the organ.
Among the entertainers to Saint Felim’s Hospital on Christmas Day were Paddy McEntee Pee Galligan Michael O Callaghan John Reilly Mel Doherty and Charlie Coyle. In the evening Mattie Hand and Stan Mullery staged a most enjoyable picture show.
The hilarious Desert Fool in the Town Hall starring past and present members of Cavan CBSI includes John O Connor pictured as the principal attraction.
January 9th 1965 On the front page Louis Blessing is pictured addressing the 1st Barman’s Association Dinner Dance in the new Ulster Arms ballroom.
The Rolling Stones create bedlam on tour of Ireland that included two concerts in the Adelphi Cinema in Dublin and the Savoy Cinema in Cork in which the band played five numbers drowned out completely by the screams from the capacity audience many of them particularly girls storming the stage where security and Gardai had to intervene. Saint John’s Ambulance Brigade treated several of the patrons who fainted or who had gone totally hysterical. In Cork the scenes in Dublin were repeated with members of the audience pelting the British group with jelly beans.
Death of the great Jimmy O Dea at the age of 66 in Saint Steven’s Hospital Dublin after a long battle with cancer. He was one of Ireland’s greatest comedians and formed a great partnership with Maureen Potter in the famous Theatre Royal. In fact his last public appearance was when he attended the opening of the new Pantomime ‘Sinbad the Sailor’ in the Gaiety on Christmas Eve meeting all the cast and friends for the last time. On Christmas Day RTE screened a special tribute to the great man entitled the ‘Life and Times of Jimmy O Dea’. He was personal friend of President Eamonn De Velera and grew up with Taoiseach Sean Lemass being Best Man at Lemass’ wedding.
Kevitt Castle weather station report that a respectable 38.08 inches of rain fell on 213 days in 1964. It was one of the driest years on record and only for the blip of a record 6 inches of rain falling between 4th -9th of October it would have been the driest since records began.
Patrick Sullivan son of the late Mr and Mrs Sullivan dies in Baltimore USA. He is survived by his brothers Joey and Barney in New York. While his sister Mary Bremies died on the 20th of December in New York and is survived by Barney and Joey in New York.
Same Week: “The Desert Fool is A Riot” stars of the show are Mel Doherty, John O Connor, Phil Murray, Joe Connolly, Gene Cullivan, Séamus McCormack, Hugo Cafferty, Paddy McNamara, Eamonn and Oliver Higgins. Star item is Cavan’s own Bachelors Paddy Lyons, Michael Rafferty and Dessie Maguire. Chorus: Paddy Smallhorne, Terry Brady, Martin Clarke, Michael Walsh, Liam Cooke, Peter McGinnity. Arabs are Brian Sullivan, Paddy McNamara, Oliver O Donnell, Hugo Cafferty, Patsy Smith, Joe Hill, Jimmy Mulcahy, Matt Donnelly and Michael Smith. Orchestra Jackie Fitzpatrick, Dermot Smith, Miss Scanlon with pupils Helena Smith, Bridget Finegan, Nuala Lee, and Helen Conaty. Eamon Brady is on the drums while Eileen Morgan is once again the pianist. Script and Production are by Father Torlac O Reilly, Mel Doherty and John O Connor. Stage Managers Joe Cullivan, Greg Sheridan, Joe and Peter Galligan. Effects are by Paddy Ronaghan and Stan Mullery while Oliver Smyth is in charge of the lights.
Cavan Barman’s Association is the event of the year with 230 people attending their 1st annual Dinner Dance in the Ulster Arms. Ken Browne is Chairman, Francis McDermott Treasurer and Veronica Brady (Sharkey ) is the Secretary. Photographs on both front and back page feature Louis Blessing (Chairman of the Licensed Vintners)
Cavan News Items Finn The Fool and other items print Page 12.
January 16th 1965 Sensation as Terence O Neill the Ulster Prime Minister invites Sean Lemass to Belfast for the first ever meeting of the two heads of state. O Neill had informed the British Government of his intention before the meeting.
Cmdt Benny Sullivan MD leaves for United Nation’s duty in Cyprus with the advance party of the 4th Infantry Battalion. He is a member of the famous Sullivan family from Cavan town.
The Maloney Family Solicitors buy ‘Windermere’ Cootehill Road for £4,800.
Death of Helen Leddy College Street. She was wife of Peter Post Office Cavan at Lisdarn Hospital. She was an extremely popular charitable woman and her death at such a young age is deeply regretted. She is survived by her sons daughter mother sister relatives and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Death of Margaret Miney at the residence of her brother Thomas Rossa Place. She was a native of Lacken and came to live in Rossa Place in recent years. She made many friends in Cavan and her death is a great shock to her neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Potahee cemetery.
Big billiard’s competition at Cavan CYMS with a top prize of £5 and a solid silver cup 2nd £3 and 3rd and 4th £1 each. Entries are 3/- and each game costs 2/-.
Kathleen Brady Francis Street will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Club in the Ulster Arms Hotel this week.
Sharp increase in prices at Cavan Fair with increases in cattle pigs and horses many of which were scarce and dear. Prices ranged from £8-10 dearer than the December fair. Whitehead bull calves £25-30 yearlings £40-50 Two year olds £65-75 springers £70-100 milch cows 55-65 mincers £40-50 working horses £55-60 ponies scarce and dear £35-45 carrying sows £35-42-10-0.
Death of PN Smith Solicitor Farnham Street at the age of 68 at a Dublin Private Nursing Home. Educated at Clongowes and Trinity College he later served in World War 1 where he was captured and taken prisoner by the Germans. Later he managed to escape and made his way safely back to Cavan. He qualified as a Barrister in 1920 and was admitted as a Solicitor in 1923 succeeding his father Louis Smith Crown Solicitor for Cavan who died in 1923 and took over as principal of Louis CP Smith and Company Solicitors Cavan. He was Father of Cavan Bar Association and President of Cavan Agricultural Show for many years. He was a member of Cavan Urban District Council for a long period and was President and founding member of Cavan Fine Gael party. He was an outstanding golfer and was a past Captain of County Cavan Golf Club. He had a very fertile brain and his views were sought on historical as well as economic matters pertaining to the well being of the state. He had a commanding old world charm and presence. He was the founding member of Cavan Boy Scout’s 2nd Troupe and was actively involved with John Donohoe in the welfare and running of the scouts. He was commander in chief of the reserve force of county Cavan LDF during the Emergency from 1939-1945. Among the dignitaries at the Removal from Dublin were James Dillon leader of Fine Gael and the Opposition Jerry Sweetman TD Justice Cecil Lavery TF O Higgins SC TD Paddy O Reilly TD Professor WD Finlay and General Richard Mulcahy. The remains were received at the Cathedral by Father Patrick J Gargan CC. There was a packed attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral celebrated by Father Philip Walsh CM nephew Fathers PJ McManus was deacon while Phelim McGovern was sub deacon. Father PJ Gargan was master of ceremonies and there was a large attendance of clergy and distinguished visitors from the legal and political professions. The chief mourners were Mrs PJ Walsh Dublin Dore Smith Cavan Rev P Walsh and Patrick Walsh Dublin nephews. Burial took pace later in Saint Felim’s cemetery Ballinagh.
January 23rd 1965 De La Salle Brothers entertain the De La Salle team winners of last summer’s Urban League final at Saint Felim’s school. Pictured are Rev Brother Cyril trainer Brother Ultan and captain Micheal ‘Moucher’ Galligan along with his team mates.
Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhain 1965 Honary Presidents Dr Brian Galligan and Brian Coleman Vice President Micheal Galligan Saint Felim’s Hospital and Paddy Woods Saint Phelim’s Place Chairman Seamus De Faoite Vice Chairman Sergeant Michael Twoomey Joint Secretaries Vera Bohan and Francis McDermott Treasurer PJ Carroll Assistant Treasurer Mel Doherty. Committee Patsy Maloney Miss R Butler May O Reilly Mrs O’ Reilly and M/S Bennie Hannigan Sean Sharkey and Kevin Downey. It was unanimously decided to invite Donal O Morain Chairman of Gael Linn to the annual dinner dance on Saint Patrick’s night where he will be guest of honour.
Big turn out for the silver and gold fainne examinations in the De La Salle School with sessions on both Saturday morning and afternoon.
Johnny Smith of Kilnavara is pictured with his star greyhound ‘Son of Lulu’ who will run in the Irish Derby at Clonmel. Cavan Bridge Club N/S Surgeon Cullen and Maggie Hickey tie with Jim Burke and H Carthy E/W Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey. The Howell competition was won by Peggy Willock and Jim Rafter.
January 30th 1965 Most Rev Dr William Conway Archbishop of Armagh is appointed a Cardinal and will receive his red hat from Pope Paul VI in Rome on February 22nd. Great rejoicing throughout the land as he becomes the first native of Belfast to receive the honour and the youngest at age 52 Archbishop of Armagh to be appointed a Cardinal. Archbishop John Heenan of Westminster is also named as a new Cardinal.
Death of Sir Winston Churchill dies at his home in London in his 91st year. He is described as ‘England’s greatest ever man’. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh lead the tributes and he will be accorded as State funeral from Saint Paul’s Cathedral in London. “Immortal”, “Untamed Warrior” “Colossus” are some of the tributes paid to him. He will be buried at Blaydon cemetery just a mile from the home of his birth at Blenheim Castle.
Cyril Anderson (Driver) and John Cosgrove (Navigator) are winners of the Cavan Motor Rally2nd Mervyn Johnston and D Walsh 3rd Colm Smith and P Trapp. The winners averaged an impressive 20 mph over the difficult 37 mile course.
This is the first in the 10 series rallies and the leaders on the board are Cyril Anderson Mervyn Johnston followed by Colm Smith.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs W Crean ‘Sunnymeade’ Cathedral Road on the death of her sister Mrs Robert Halloran at the City Hospital in Belfast.
The Mighty Avons Showband are appearing for the first time on Radio Eireann’s 17 Club while lead singer Larry Cunningham is a guest on the popular RTE ‘Jamboree Show’ next Wednesday.
‘Windermere’ Drumalee is sold in trust to Sean V Kelly Solicitors for an impressive £4,800. Murphy/Quinn were the auctioneers and Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitors had carriage.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Alice Elliott 57 Church Street and Paddy Dunne Moynehall on the death of their mother Mrs Margaret Dunne Johnstown Delvin county Westmeath. Funeral from Killulagh Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/W H Carthy and R McGrath. Howell Cup winners were Mr and Mrs Jim Beirne.
Doctor B Ghatalia will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms.
Death of Susan Galligan late of Banahoo at the residence of her daughter Kathleen Reilly Ashe Street. She is survived by her sister daughter brother and grandchildren. Funeral from the Cathedral was large and representative with burial later in Drumavaddy.
Pictured at the recent Smith’s Garage dinner dance Miss M Kane assistant secretary Con P and Mrs Smith Miss M Donohoe Staff Secretary E Flood Vice Chairman Jimmy Mulcahy D Greenan Treasurer B Smith P Connolly Gerry Fitzmaurice Eamonn Brady and Dick Mulcahy.
February 6th 1965: Cavan Circuit Court opens with tributes to the late PN Smith Solicitor Farnham Street. Justice Dermot Dunleavy led the tributes and associated with his remarks were Tom Fitzpatrick President Cavan ~Bar Association Superintendent F McCague. Jack Binchey his friend employer and now partner for 14 years thanked everybody and spoke about the essential simplicity of the great PN who applied common sense to the most complex of problems. Jack pointed out that PN had a great regard for the youth and spoke of his kindness and decency even when the youngsters didn’t know he was assisting them. He had a great career and was a veteran of World War 1 as well as taking a leading part in leading the Reserve Force in county Cavan during the Emergency. He had no equal as an economist and his opinion was canvassed by people in the highest offices of the State. Alfred Myles Smith as next of kin thanked everybody for their kind remarks.
Over 100 old folks attend the gala dinner and entertainment in the Town Hall. Among the distinguished guests were Brother Ultan De La Salle school and John Anderson MA Headmaster of the Royal School. Seamus De Faoite was master of ceremonies with the musical and singing items contributed by a galaxy of local artistes including Benny O Rourke Jimmy Mallon Molly McGurk and Mel Doherty. Kathleen Lunn Chairman of the local Red Cross branch who organized the party returned thanks at the end of a memorable and most enjoyable evening.
Saint Louis Convent Monaghan Cavan branch hold their annual reunion and dinner in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are P Watters President Una Herron Secretary Kathleen McKenna Treasurer Mrs J Martin Miss Molly Finegan N McGovern Una McGovern Mrs Peter McDwyer President of the Loreto Past Pupils Union Mrs E McKiernan Mrs Vincent O Connor Mrs P McAdam and Miss B Keelan.NT.
County Cavan Golf Club 1965 President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Captain Doctor Dominic McCabe Secretary Paddy Fleming Treasurer Seamus Fox. Committee Tommy Aylmer Liam Bogue and Jack Brady Phil Cullivan Tom Hickey Leo McDonald Brendan J Murray Edward T O Hanlon PJ O Neill and Dr FPE Smith.
After the confraternity devotions and benediction in the Cathedral on Wednesday the 3rd of February celebrated by Father PJ McManus CC the members of the large congregation had the traditional blessing of the throats on the feast of Saint Blasise.
The famous ‘Moonlight Players; from Castletara are revived and will present their new play ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ written by their producer Joe Reilly in Killoughter Hall on the first Sunday in Lent and in Lower Lavey on the second Sunday in Lent.
Onwards and upwards for the Mighty Avons after their appearance on Radio Eireann and ‘Country Jamboree on RTE as they pack out the Town Hall for the Mineral Water’s Staff Dance. The hall was beautifully decorated and spots were given out for each dance.
Sympathy is extended to Walter Little on the death of his sister Mrs Olive Hannigan Sarsfield Road Clontarf. Funeral from Saint John’s Church of Ireland Longford to the family burial ground.
Death of James Quinn in Cookestown. He was the proprietor of the ‘Eagle Bar’ for many years and later bought the ‘Old Globe Hotel’ in Main Street opposite Maurice Brady’s . He is survived by his wife and family.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Beirne and Jim Rafter E/W Mr and Mrs McCarthy.
Cavan Gaels 1965: Chairman Paddy Conaty, Vice Chairman Tommy Gilroy, Secretary Sean Galligan, Assistant Secretary Tommy Hughes and Treasurer Tommy Garvey.
February 13th 1965 Second summit as Terence O Neill and his officials travel to Dublin for prolonged talks lasting over four hours with the Taoiseach Sean Lemass and member of the Cabinet in Iveagh House.
The legendary James Donoghue from College Street the oldest serving linotype operator in the world is presented with a gold watch at the annual dinner of Cavan’s Anglo Celt in Crover House. James has served over 67 years as a linotype operator in the Anglo Celt and the directors and staff paid tribute to this grand old man. Gerry Kelly Connolly Street who has served over 58 years in the Celt as a machine operator was also the recipient of a presentation. James replied by singing his party piece ‘Sweet Genevieve’. Sean Sharkey Chairman of the social committee of the Anglo Celt presided.
Sudden death of Danny Smith Publican and Merchant Butlersbridge. He was a native of Corriga Crosskeys and was only 55. He was an outstanding footballer with Cavan Slashers winning three senior county championship medals. He was extremely well known throughout county Cavan and his pub was a frequent stop for visitors passing through the Bridge. He purchased the premises from Vincent Bartley in 1941 and built a thriving business known throughout the area and beyond for its excellent beverages and gentle and courteous atmosphere. He is survived by his wife two sons Con Assistant Secretary Cavan County Board GAA and former Cavan and Ulster footballer Kevin who is a Solicitor in Dublin and two daughters together with his mother brothers and sister. There was an overflow attendance at the Requiem Mass in Saint Aidan’s Church with burial in the New cemetery.
Death of Harriett Niblock College Street at Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan. She was a member of a very old Cavan family who were deeply respected and deservedly popular. There was a capacity attendance at the Service from Saint John’s Parish Church Cavan to the New cemetery on the Dublin Road.
Garda Pat Gaffey son of Garda Bill and Susan Gaffey Church Street makes national headlines when he cleverly intervenes to stop the Ormond Cinema in Greystones from being robbed for the third time in 10 days. Pat foiled the thieves one man and one woman who were escaping with 5,000 cigarettes and arrested them.
Sympathy is extended to Mary McCarthy from Farnham Street on the death of her sister Teresa Glennon Kilmer Balivor county Meath . She was extremely well known and popular in the area being the mother of four children.
Cavan Bridge Mrs H Carthy and E Roe E/W Miss A Kelly and Ann McEneaney.
Angela Clarke will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society next week in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Cavan Fair Good demand with prices well up on the previous fair. Yearlings £38-48 2 year olds £60-65 3 year olds £65-75 milch cows £55-65 mincers £35-45 calves heifers £20-24. Working horses £40-45 ponies £25-35 colts and fillies £40-50 knackers £35-50. Carrying sows £35-40 casseogs £32.50 to £37-.50 and bonhams £10-14 per pair.
~Variety musical comedy act for ‘Tops of Breffni’ talent competition. Firms organizations clubs are invited to submit a team for the competition which commences in the Town Hall on the first Sunday in Lent. Same adjudicators for all first round clashes. Cash and trophies for the winners of each category. Enquiries to Mary McGoldrick NT Poor Clare Convent Cavan. All proceeds will go to the Poor Clare School building fund.
February 20th 1965 Death of McGearty nee Reilly?? Butlersbridge. Survived by her husband Michael family brother relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge to Saint Aidan’s cemetery on the Clones Road.
Death of Anne Reilly Poles wife of Edward Reilly nee Flood at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Survived by her husband sons daughters brothers sisters and a wide circle of family and friends. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of the well known John Sheridan Butlersbridge on Thursday 18th February 1965 at Saint Phelim’s Hospital at the early age of 57 after a long illness. He was one of the oldest and most respected people in the Bridge and was a former star footballer with Saint Aidan’s GFC. For many years he worked in McCarren and Company cycling in and out in all weathers. He is survived by his wife Lily five sons Tom John Oliver Niall and Brendan four daughters Margie Kathleen Maura Cora. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’s church where the members of the local club formed a guard of honour with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated.
“For Bicycles and Prams Guns Ammunition Fishing Tackle and after sales service call to Lee Brother’s Bridge Street.”
“Church Amplification JF McMahon RE. Specialists in all types of amplification. 10 Church Street Enniskillen”
Annual door to door collection for the Blind will be taken up by the Cavan Branch Finance Committed in the coming week. All are asked to contribute generously.
Don McMullin continues to expand ‘The Rival’s Inn’ formerly Paddy Smith’s ‘Railway Hotel’ by acquiring the adjacent premises owned by Mr Loughran for £2,525. Eddie O Gorman Main Street was the Auctioneer while Sean Kelly had carriage.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/W Peggy Willock and Muriel Doherty. Session each week in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Philip McConnell 2 Ashe Street a Superintendent in the Inland Fisheries Trust in charge of Lough Sheelin and the surrounding area will give a lecture and film show at the annual general meeting of Cavan Angler’s Club.
February 27th 1965 Income from VAT surpasses all expectations netting the exchequer an impressive £13,662,000 in the first year of operation. Dr Ryan Minister for Finance announced in the Dail.
Pope Paul VI and the College of Cardinals confirm William Conway Archbishop of Armagh and twenty seven other applicants as cardinals at their consistory in Rome where the Belfast native received his red hat to now be numbered among the 103 princes of the Church. Sean Lemass the Taoiseach represented the Irish people at the ceremony in the Vatican Palace.
Jimmy McEntee Church Street and formerly of the ‘Bhreifne Bar 57 Main Street is the guest of honour of D Company FCA as he retires from his post of Captain of the Company after 25 years dedicated distinguished service. Later Cmdt Jim Scanlon Officer Commanding D Company presented Jimmy with an inscribed solid gold wrist watch.
Cavan Golf Club. Presentation to Phil Lawlor Junior at Social in the Club. On Tuesday film show ‘Two To Play’ featuring Christy O Connor competing in the ‘Sweet Afton’ and Master’s in Augusta sponsored by PJ Carroll and Company Dundalk with admission 2/-.
Death of John Brady Wolfe Tone Street. He was one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected residents. Veteran of the First World War 1914-1918 he later worked as a Clerk in TJ Smith’s Solicitor’s Main Street. He is survived by one nephew Joey Brady Wolfe Tone Street.
Great victory for Cavan Bridge Club as Cyril Arnold and Father Sean Reilly Saint Patrick’s College win the Open Bridge Competition in Bettystown sponsored by The Gate Bridge Club Drogheda. At the conclusion of the competition the Cavan pair were presented with the prestigious McQuillan Cup.
The ever popular Mighty Avons create another record when giving their services free they attract the biggest crowd ever to attend a dance in the Town Hall. So successful was the function that the organizers were able to send £300 to the Irish Red Cross for ‘Freedom From Hunger’.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan and E/W Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Trophies for the forthcoming talent contest ‘The Tops of Breffni’ donated by the Smith Motor Group are on display in Provider’s window. Pictured is Eamonn Kelly son of the manager of Provider’s Stephen Kelly admiring the silverware.
March 6th 1965 Cardinal Archbishop of Armagh returns in triumph from Rome where he is met at Dublin Airport by An Taoiseach Sean Lemass The Tanaiste Mr McEntee Oliver Moran Minister for Lands and Frank Aiken Minster for External Affairs. :Later the new Cardinal tours his home Diocese of Armagh where the crowds were so dense and pressing on the safe passage of the car and the cardinal that he had to stick his hand out the window so that his adoring parishioners could kiss his ring !
Vincent Dowling leading actor with the Abbey Theatre will adjudicate at Cavan Drama Festival. He is a star of radio TV and films and recently starred in ‘Young Cassidy’ a film about the early years of Sean O Casey the well known Irish playwright. The Festival commences on Sunday the 14th March 1965.
Big increase for Rate and Rent collectors at Cavan UDC as a result of the National Wage Agreement. The collectors are to get an increase of 12 ½ % or £115 per annum bringing their salaries up to £675 per annum for this particular round.
Cavan Engineering hold their 1st Staff Dance in the Town Hall. Pictured are the organizing committee Sean Sharkey H Scherfenberg representing his father Mr K Dowd Miss M Clarke Secretary P Henley Chairman Joey Browne Joint Treasurer Pat Hand S Browne Assistant Secretary J O Rourke J Sexton B Hynes and H Deniger.
March 6th 1965 Joe and Mary Pryce, Brother Ultan and Brendan Dunne are pictured at the Boy Scouts Musical Society Annual Dinner in the Ulster Arms.
Baskets made by the blind people of county Cavan are on sale nationwide. The number of visits by the Instructor Eileen Lynch 79 Church Street continues to increase and more funding is called for in the annual door to door collection for the National Council for the Blind in Cavan and surrounding areas.
Sir Roger Casement is given a State funeral in Dublin after his remains were released by the British authorities. The Irish patriot who was hanged for treason sabotage and espionage in 1916 at Pentonville prison London. His remains were taken from the Pro Cathedral after solemn Requiem Mass and carried by six NCOs with the lead coffin draped in the Tricolour carried on a gun carriage through the thronged streets of Dublin to his final resting place at Glasnevin cemetery
William Britton former Manager of the Munster and Leinster Bank (AIB) has died at his residence in Bray county Wicklow. He is a former winner of the AAA title for hammer throwing. Funeral took place to Little Bray cemetery.
First signs of spring as young Noel and his sister Eileen Lee gather primroses in the snow and leave them with the Editor of the Anglo Celt.
Cavan Bridge Doctor PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Mrs Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Ladie’s Golf 1965 in Ulster Arm’s Hotel. President Dorie Smith Captain Carmel McDonald Secretary Muriel Doherty Treasurer Joan O Hanlon Handicap Secretary Kathleen Morgan. Committee Mrs Aylmer Cissie Blessing Kathleen Brady Molly Finegan Kitty Jenkins Kathleen Kenny Eileen Lynch Connie McEntee and Bridie Smyth.
Vera Brady’s Fashion and Bridal show attracts a capacity, captivated audience to Cavan Town Hall.
March 13th 1965 Dr BT Cullen Open Bridge Tournament is won by Dublin pair Mrs RH Watchern and J Lane 2nd TG O Riordan and J Mullen. There was an entry of 96 playing 24 tables.
Patrick McGoohan star of screen TV and radio has Mohill connections. The only boy of a family of five he was born in America but returned with his parents Thomas and Mrs McGoohan in 1932. After a number of years on the farm in Mohill they emigrated to Sheffield and later London where he now lives. He took a leading role in Brendan Behan’s ‘The Quare Fella’ and is the star of the present hit series on TV ‘Danger Man’.
Charlie Gallagher and Gabriel Kelly the latter for the second successive year are included in the All Star Football selection sponsored by ‘Gaelic Weekly’. Team John Geraghty Galway Gabriel Kelly Cavan Noel Tierney Galway Peter Darby Meath Enda Colleran Galway Paddy Holden Dublin Frank Lynch Louth Mick O Connell Kerry Mick Reynolds Galway Cyril Donlon Galway Mattie McDonagh Galway Mickey Kearns Sligo Sean O Neill Down Charlie Gallagher Cavan and Paddy Doherty Down.
Cavan County Board Hurling Chairman TJ O Reilly Vice Chairman PJ O Neill Treasurer Paddy Donohoe Secretary TP O Reilly. Organizer Cavan town area Brother Cyril De La Salle School.
Patsy Sheils and Vincent O Connor are the winners of the Nine Hole Stroke competition at County Cavan Golf Club.
Mountnuggent the Cavan Junior Champions take on local club Drumalee in the County Junior League Final replay at Breffni Park on Sunday the 14th of March 1965. Admission is 2/- and the sideline is 1/- extra.
Paddy O Reilly Church Street takes on Joe McCusker Main Street in the Final of the CYMS Billiard’s Handicap in the Clubrooms on Sunday. Visitors are cordially invited to attend.
Sympathy is extended to Mary Glavey Chiropodist Drumalee Cavan on the death of her father John Glavey Athlone at Portuncula Hospital Ballinasloe. Funeral took place to Glenowen cemetery.
Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan will hold dancing exhibitions at vantage points throughout the town on Saint Patrick’s Day followed by an all star dress dinner and ceilidhe in the Ulster Arms Hotel at which new local ballad group the Breffni Balladeers will make their debut.
Death of Paddy O Reilly Drumelis. He was an old and respected resident. He is survived by his nieces and nephews. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Burke E/W Ann Kelly and Anne McEneaney.
Prices remain well up at Cavan Fair but sluggish demand reported in all sectors. In the horse trade there was a noticeable fall off in the price of knackers.
Death of the very well know highly popular Garda Sergeant Patrick J McGrath 3 Saint Phelim’s Place and latterly since his retirement Bray county Wicklow at the age of 62. He joined the Garda at their inception in 1922 and served in Trim Tullamore Kildare New Ross and Dundrum county Tipperary. He came to Cavan as Sergeant in 1944 and was the Weights and Measures Inspector in Cavan for 20 years until his retirement in 1964. He was an outstanding horticulturist and won the Cavan Urban Council best garden award every year since its inception. He was an outstandingly courteous man and easy to speak to and approach for advice. He is survived by his wife and three daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Our Lady Queen of Peace Bray to Saint Peter’s cemetery Little Bray.
Pope Paul tells pilgrims in Saint Peter’s Rome that under an edict of the Vatican Council all ceremonies in the Catholic Church will discontinue in Latin and the local language will be used heralding in a new era of spiritual renewal within the Catholic Church.
March 20th 1965:Paddy O Reilly beats Gene McCusker (pictured) in CYMS Billiards Handicap before a capacity crowd in the Clubrooms ‘The Hut’ Farnham Street. Father P J Gargan(Donor) presented the trophy.
Alexei Leonov becomes the first man to walk in space when he leaves the Russian space ship to walk around in space attached to the space ship by a life line. Alexei moved as far away from the space craft as five meters travelling at the same speed in airless space of 17,500 miles per hour. The Pilot of the space craft was 19 year old Pavel Beyayev.
Two local candidates in the forthcoming General Election are John O Rourke UDC a trade union official from 9 Jubilee Terrace and now employed by McCarren and Company standing for Labour and John Tully Glenconnor Castletara bidding to put back the clock and recapture his old seat for Clann Na Poblachta.
The Breffni Balladeers starring Patricia McFeeley Matt Donnolly Ben Gaffney and Peter and Joe Galligan make their stage debut at the well supported and most enjoyable dress ceilidhe and dinner in the Ulster Arms sponsored by Cumainn Rinnce and Cabhan
A very young Joseph Tilson Drumsilla Butlersbridge (Pictured) catches the first trout of the season a 3 ½ lbs brown trout on a copper spoon bait spinning at Killykeen Lough Oughter.
Ulster beat Connaught 0-19 to 0-15 in a thrilling Railway Cup Final at Croke Park. Ulster who were winning their third title in a row trailed Connaught at the interval 0-9 to 0-6. Ulster scored the last seven points all recorded in the last seven minutes with Paddy Doherty scoring five of the seven and twelve of the total. Cyril Donlon scored ten points for Connaught all from placed balls. Scorers Paddy Doherty 0-12 Sean O Connell Derry 0-3 Charlie Gallagher J Carroll PT Tracey and Ray Carolan 0-1 each and Connaught replied per Cyril Donlon 0-10 all frees Mickey Kearns 0-3 Seamus Leydon and Joe Langan 0-1 each . Cavan representatives on the team were Gabriel Kelly Tony Morris Tom Maguire Ray Carolan and Charlie Gallagher.
Drumalee win their first ever football title as they are crowned Junior League champions with a last minute Donie Fay goal to beat Mountnugent the reigning Cavan Junior Champions 2-06 to 1-08. After so many disappointments particularly in recent years Drumalee after traiking all the way were given a life line when Paddy Lyons sent a high speculative ball to the Mountnuggent square and after a long deliberation between umpires and referee Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady the green flag went up. With only five minutes left Drumalee continued to press with their captain and centre half Tommy Molloy moving further and further upfield. Mountnuggent unperturbed swept upfield and Tom Lynch place Owen Connolly for a two point lead. Star wing half Michael Smith gained possession from the kick out and soloed forward to place Fergus McCauley who sent low and hard for goal, the ball was saved by Mountnuggent goalie Hanley but rebounded to Doney Fay who straight and through put Drumalee in the lead by one point with time almost up. Mountnuggent still had time to level the game and Tom Lynch stepped up to a free in front of the goal but the ball drifted wide. Drumalee :Tony Coyle, Oliver O Reilly, Sean Woods, S Reilly, Raymond Carroll, Tommy Molloy, Michael Smith, Frank Walsh, Tom Flynn, Michéal Greenan, Paddy Lyons, Fergus McCauley, Tommy Smith, Noel Donohoe and Doney Fay .Subs Andy McConnell for Noel Donohoe and Joey O Keefe for Frank Walsh. Sean Woods the well known Cavan balladeer and musician starred at full back for Drumalee and penned the following to the air of ‘I Don’t Mind If I Do’ to salute a momentous achievement by the Drumalee club.
Mountnuggent were conquered by Drumalee’s
sons
These fifteen young heroes like men they played up
The facts of their deed is the
Junior League Cup
Our boys dressed in white were a credit to
see
The cup that they won is ever so wee
Still Molloy he hoists it, that broth of a boy
Our hero and captain is Tommy Molloy
“Young Coyle in the nets had a vey sound
game.
For the Bridge men’s lone goal, sure he wasn’t to blame
Three men who were sound like the famed Cashel Rock
Were Olly Seamus and Sean our full back
Ray Carroll cleared his lines with his long
rakish kicks
Molloy fooled Mattie Cahill with ‘dummies’ and ‘flicks’
Wee Michael Smith gave a delightful display
His punts to the square caused much worry that day
Salute our midfielders Tom Flynn and Frank
Walsh
They caught many balls oer the head of Tom Lynch
Greenan defended when danger was near
Then turned to attack with the speed of a deer
McCauley has brains, he’s a shrewd little
gent
Pat Lyons excelled and the goal he was fleet
He set the Mountnuggent men back on retreat
‘Tis straight he can shoot with those two well groomed feet.
Tom Smith in the corner has courage and guts
One shot from Noel Donohoe went straight to the net
They injured his nose with a terrible crack
He had to retire but he vowed to come back
Good corner forwards are scarce so they say
Yet no corner back could curtail Donie Fay
At scoring from play or to drop oe’r a free
A genius at football ‘tis plain to be seen
O’Keeffe was called in for the injured Frank
Walsh
A towering young lad and his presence was felt
McConnell came in for the Bold Donohoe
But Noel returned as he vowed he would do
In Sport’s Page Arena, I told you we would
win
Some fellas scoffed it off like a half one of gin
Mountnuggent did play just the tune we did call
But the bigger they come, the harder they fall.
Sean Woods Drumalee to the air of ‘I don’t mind if I do’
“Gold leaf by Player’s Cigarettes now available at 3/5 for twenty.
Irish Banks announce the introduction of the five day week from March 29th 1965 in association nth the Irish Bank Official’s Union. Opening Monday to Friday 10-12:30 and 1:30-5 each day.
Increases ranging from 16.50%-18% for Higher Civil Servants. Salaries shoot up from £1,545 after 9 year increments to £2,060.
Cavan Bridge Club win the Team of Four North Easter Division and the Kelbourne Cup for the this successive year. Team Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College Gwyen Arnold Dr PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt. Mr Hunt is the President of the Irish Contract Bridge Association.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the 8 o clock morning Mass in the Cathedral and presides at the 11:30 on the feast of the National Apostle Saint Patrick. Father Felim McGovern was deacon Father PJ McManus sub deacon and master of ceremonies was Father PJ Gargan. Saint Patrick’s College and the Cathedral Choir joined forces singing the sacred liturgy while Father ABC McGrath was on the organ. PJ McManus celebrated the children’s 10 am Mass and gave the sermon in Irish.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Mary Connolly Chemist 58 Main Street Brigid and Kathleen Whelan Church Street on the death of their brother Richard Whelan Mohill.
Cavan Engineering Social Committee founded at meeting in ‘The Rival’s Inn’ President Mr Scharferg Chairman P Hanley Vice Chairman Jimmy Browne Secretary S Browne Treasurer Kieran Cullivan Assistant Secretary Sean Maguire. Committee Sean Sharkey M Sheils Pat Hand Ken Simpson C McGovern and P Reilly.
March 27th 1965 Senator Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor joins Paddy O Reilly Murmod Virginia seeking a seat for Fine Gael in the forthcoming General Election. He now joins local men John O Rourke 9 Jubilee Terrace standing for Labour and John Tully Glenconnor Castletara standing for Clann Na Poblachta.
Tractamotor’s Sales Limited announce the appointment of All Star Cavan footballer Gabriel Kelly to be their representative in the Baileboro area. Native of New Road Bailieboro Gabriel won a Connaught Minor Championship medal with Mayo in 1955 and represented the Mayo seniors in 1957 and 1958 before transferring to his native Cavan in 1959. He is a Cuchullain Press All Star for 1964 and 1965 winning 4 Railway Cup medals with Ulster two Ulster senior championship medals two McKenna Cup and one senior club championship with Bailieboro in 1964.
Sean O Hare seeks the reinstatement of Butlersbridge as a Junior team following their dismal year in senior and the retirement of the legendary Brian Myles and Ken Brown. Four other members of the famous 1963 Junior Championship team are no longer available to the Club. TP O Reilly County Board Chairman says that the Intermediate grade is full and Butlersbridge have no option but to drop all the way from senior to junior.
Sundrive Players Dublin with ‘A Doll’s House’ are the winners of the Open Section and Dr Patrick J Lyons trophy at Cavan Drama Festival with an overall mark of 89. Ashbourne Dramatic Society are once again the winners of the AOH Cup with ‘Autumn Fire’ scoring an impressive 85 points. Terry Martin Holy Faith Past Pupils Glasnevin Dublin is best actor while Patsy Maloney Strand Player’s Dublin is best actress. Silver medals to Airmid O Hanlon Cavan Dramatic Society Sean Smith Rush CYMS Noel Whelan 33 Players and Patrick Scanlon Prosperous Dramatic Society Kildare.
Jackson’s Garage starring Mel Doherty take on Crosserlough in the first round of the new talent competition ‘The Tops of Breffni’ in the Town Hall. Cavan Ceolteoiri will take on Saint Felim’s Hospital Killinkere will take on Breffni Minstrels Cavan Shop Assistants V The Barmen. Tickets on sale at Saint Clare’s and Saint Felim’s Boy’s School.
Cavan Bridge at the Ulster Arms Hotel N/S Peggy Willock and Jim Leonard E/W Surgeon BT Cullen and Owen McGovern. Beginners session commences this week.
Death of the great Joe Doherty 17 Saint Brigid's Terrace at the age of 74. Native of Edgeworthstown where he had his own bakery He came to Cavan to work with Pat McDonnell's Bakery. Very popular long serving Caretaker of Cavan CYMS. Gifted actor and musician. He painted all the elaborate sets for his shows and was also a keen breeder of champion pigeons and canaries. Celebrated the Golden Jubilee of his marriage just two years ago.
April 3rd 1965 280 candidates for the upcoming General Election seeking 143 seats in Dail Eireann.
On the proposition of Seamus Dolan seconded by Andy O Brien NT and Paddy Conaty Cavan County Council agree to sell the old CIE/GNR Station House and buildings to May Robert’s Pharmaceutical Distribution who are going to set up a distribution centre in Cavan that will employ up to 40 people.
Loreto College win the Ulster College’s debating championship in Omagh sponsored by Muintir Na Tire and will represent Ulster in the All Ireland series. Barbara Keating Loreto Cavan was voted the best speaker with Ann Holland and Una O Reilly completing the team.
‘Frolics-Will Ye Quit’ packs in the crowds in Saint Joseph’s Hall Ballyjamesduff with patrons flocking the award winning show each night to hear John McBreen sing his own composition ‘A Tribute to John F Kennedy’ other solo artistes include Marie Brady Paul Clerkin Kay McEntee and Jack Brady.
The O Grady Sisters Quartette give a recital for the Cavan Ladie’s ICA Choir in Loreto College. Geraldine O Grady former leader of the Radio Eireann Symphony Orchestra is supported by Sheil O Grady on the violin Moya O Grady Cello and Ely O Grady on the piano.
The property of the late M Marron 52 Church Street is sold at Private Auction for £5,200 to Senator Tom Fitzpatrick who was buying in trust. PJ O Reilly was the Auctioneer and LCP Smith had carriage of sale.
Stephen Cahill formerly Drumavaddy and latterly College Street dies at the residence of his son in Dundalk. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Matthew’s cemetery Drumavaddy.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Surgeon PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Jim Rafter and Dermot Morgan.
April 10th 1965 Polling in the General Election on Thursday was very heavy helped by a beautiful warm sunny spring like day. As the Anglo Celt were going to press the state of the parties was Fianna Fail 62 Fine Gael 43 Labour 20 Clann Na Poblachta 1 and Independents 2. Red letter day for Senator Tom Fitzpatrick who was elected for the first time to Dail Eireann. Cavan first count Paddy Smith Fianna Fail 6,758 elected Tom Fitzpatrick 5,408 Seamus Dolan Fianna Fail 5,145 Paddy O Reilly Fine Gael 4,643 John Tully Clann Na Poblachta 4,475 and Johnny O Rourke Labour 981. When Johnny O Rourke was eliminated 500 of his votes transferred to John Tully and with Paddy O Reilly Fine Gael being next eliminated his votes brought in his running mate Tom Fitzpatrick and John Tully who will represent Cavan in the 16th Dail along with poll topper Paddy Smith Fianna Fail.
There was only 2.89 inches of rain on 18 rainy days in March 1965 while the total in March 1964 was 3.50 on 18 rainy days.
Julie Andrews wins her first Oscar as best actress for her lead role in ‘Mary Poppins’ while ‘My Fair Lady’ wins the award for best film.
Saint Patrick’s College win the Senior and 2nd in the Junior Ulster College’s Cross Country over a very hilly course at Downpatrick Racecourse. The senior team was P McMorrow Captain 14th F Boylan 11th J Murphy 13th Oliver Kelly 15th S Gilroy 16th A Leatham Andrew McEntee and D O Reilly. Frank Brady was the best placed Cavan athlete finishing 5th in the Junior contest.
Jackson’s Garage and Kingscourt both pictured are the early heat winners in the Tops of Breffni Talent Contest in a packed wildly enthusiastic Town Hall.
Father D Mulligan CSSR will conduct the one day retreat sponsored by Loreto Past Pupils Union at the college on Sunday.
Rev Terence P Cunningham the well known historian and professor in Maynooth College will give the Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne lecture entitled ‘Cavan and The Famine’ in the new Ulster Arms Ballroom in Cavan. The Bhreifne Journal edited by Father Frank McKiernan is now on sale with 60 of its 120 pages devoted to a biography of General Philip Sheridan who was born and reared in Killinkere county Cavan. Other articles include ‘The Burning of Ballinagh’ and ‘The Grattan Family in Cavan’
Willie Scott and B Thompson from Corlurgan are pictured after landing two specimen trout from Lough Gowna where Willie reports that the fishing has been excellent since the first Sunday in March.
Saint Aidan’s Dramatic Troop present J Molloy’s ‘The Wood of the Whispering’ in a packed to capacity Saint Aidan’s Hall. Comedy sketches and songs were sung by Philip McKiernan and Philip McCaffrey while the interval music was supplied by the McPhillips Paddy and Eddie. The MC was J Foynes
Joe Carroll dies in Keynsham Bristol. A Native of Creighan Terrace Cavan, he is survived by his wife 3 brothers Packy, George and Frank and 2 sisters Lily and Maisie.
Julie Andrews wins an Academy award for best actress in the musical ‘Mary Poppins’ while ‘My Fair Lady’ is voted best film.
April 17th 1965: Long count is over as Fianna Fail tie with the rest of the parties 72 each. With the help of the three Independents Sean Lemass is elected Taoiseach for the 3rd time as his opponent James Dillon Fine Gael retires to the back benches on account of his advancing years. In the vote for Taoiseach the Labour Party abstained and gave Lemass an unexpected victory handsome victory of 25.
Terence S Smith (Historian) Annally House and late of 60 Main Street Cavan presents a map of Cavan town and District around Lough Erne (1591) and a Chairman’s Bell engraved with reference to the Charter of Incorporation of the Town of Cavan in 1610 to Cavan UDC. He gave a lecture on the civic history of the town which is carried in full in the Anglo Celt “after the abolition of the Corporation of Cavan another Municipal body Cavan Town Commissioners was established in 1837 and in 1855 Cavan Borough Commissioners succeeded by Cavan Town Commissioners until the establishment of Cavan Urban Council in 1900. In 1909 Cavan Town Hall was erected which was opened with great pomp ceremony and celebrations on 19th January 1910. Pictured are Maurice Jackson, Johnny O Rourke, Dermot McCarthy (County Manager), Paddy Gaffney (Town Surveyor), Carmel McDonnell (Town Clerk), Joe McGovern, Johnny Walsh, Timmy Murphy and John Murray. Terence S Smith is the author of ‘The Civic History of The Town of Cavan’ is a former Chartered Secretary with Cavan County Council where he had been employed since 1915 just a year after the death of his father Michael J Smyth former Chairman of Cavan UDC and a merchant at 60 Main Street where Terence was born in 1899. Terence S or ‘Teddy’ as he is known to his family and friends has numerous articles published in historical journals and papers throughout the world. He is brother of Michael ‘Mick’ Smyth 60 Main Street Tommy Electrician Butlersbridge Paddy a qualified radio officer Colwyn Bay Wales and now service man at Smyth’s. He is brother of Alice McConnell 2 Ashe Street Kathy Conaty Publican Connolly Street and Teresa clerk typist and author Clontarf Dublin.
Canon RCH Turkington MA is appointed Dean of Kilmore to succeed FW Grant BA. The new Dean was ordained in 1937 for the parish of Belturbet. He was later curate in charge of Castletara 1940 and was appointed Rector of Bailieborough in 1947. In 1955 he was appointed Rector of the Cathedral Parish of Ballintemple. Canon of Drumlease in Cathedral Chapter in 1957. Rev William John Mitchell is also appointed Canon of Cathedral Chapter.
“Varsity suits for boys and youths at Maurice Brady’s. Range of men’s suits from £6-19-6. Fitted suits to order from 15 guineas”
Farewell social and presentation to Ken Browne who is transferring from his position as barman in the famous ‘Ritz Bar’ owned by Phil and Nellie Gargan to Clones where he will manage Peadar Treanor’ select bar and lounge 6-7 Fermanagh Street next door to Mace phone Clones 82. Tickets costing 10/- are available from Francis McDermott Edward O Gorman’s and Veronica Brady ‘Rival’s Inn’.
George McClarey off13 and Liam Bogue off 15 win the Scotch Foursomes over 18 holes at County Cavan Golf Club.
Cavan Mineral Water’s in association with Batchelor’s launch sparkling orange and sparkling lemon to the North East Market which is licensed by O R Groves in association with Batchelor’s
Tom Fitzpatrick (Fine Gael), John Tully (Clann Na Poblachta) and Paddy Smith will represent Cavan in 18th Dail. Final State of the Parties Fianna Fail 72 seats Others 72 with Fine Gael 47 Labour 22 Clann Na Poblachta 1 and Independents 2.
Garda Patrick B O Dowd is promoted to Sergeant and transferred to Buncrana county Donegal. He was stationed in Cork before coming to Cavan eight years ago. He is a native of Strokestown county Roscommon.
Moonlight Player’s Castletara with ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ a play by local author Joe G Reilly from Drumcrave join with the ‘Mighty Avons’ Showband in a night of top class entertainment sponsored by Ballyhaise GFC in a full house at Cavan Town Hall.
Cavan Fair prices are up sharply. Yearlings £40-48 2 year old £55-65 3 year olds £70-85 milch cows £55-65 springers £70-90 white head bull calves £18-25. Working horses £50-60 ponies £35-40 colts and fillies £45-55 knackers £40-50 donkeys £6-10
April 24th 1965 Liam Cosgrove former Minister for External Affairs is elected to lead Fine Gael. He is son of WT Cosgrove former President of the Executive Council from 1922-1932. James Dillon former leader has retired due to his advancing years but promises to continue making his famous contributions to the 18th Dail from the Backbenches.
Paddy O Reilly the former Dail deputy from Murmod Virginia will seek a Seanad nomination on the Administrative panel while former Cavan All Ireland football star of 1933 and 1935 Louis Blessing who is President of Cavan Licensed Vintners has been nominated for the Industrial and Commercial panel by the National Vintner’s Association.
Double Diamond Beer are the sponsors of the international motor rally organized by the newly formed Cavan Motor Club. Billy Morris will be driving his famous mini cooper with his cousin Derek Morris the navigator. The rally over 62 miles will commence from the Town Hall finishing at The Sheelin Shamrock Hotel in Crover where the prize winning ceremony will take place.
Nine Hole play off of Stableford competition between Vincent O Connor (20)19 Nicky Smith (20) 19 and Niall Walsh (10)19.
Sales of Carroll’s Number 1 broadleaf cigarettes show an increase of 26 million in just one year. March 1964 there was 35,126,200 smoked while in March 1965 61,507,400 were smoked as the consumer showed preference for a milder tipped cigarette.
First time that English is used in the ceremonies in the Cathedral Easter ceremonies. The lessons from the Old Testament all came to liver for the first time as they were excellently and distinctly read in English by members of the Cathedral Choir Anselem Lovett Joe Connolly George V Maloney Junior and Dessie Maguire.
Death of Thomas Leddy Rosculligan . Member of an old distinguished Cavan family. Survived by his brothers and sisters. Funeral from the Cathedral Cavan to Killygarry cemetery.
Death of Jane A Mulligan Drumgola whose husband died many years ago. Well known farming family Mrs Mulligan was known for her Christian virtue and was an excellent neighbour and friend. Funeral from Saint John’s Parish Church Cavan was large and representative with burial later in Ballyhaise cemetery.
Easter ceremonies in the Cathedral as Father John Maguire celebrates the Mass of the Last Supper. Fathers Felim McGovern deacon Pat Brady sub deacon and Patrick J Gargan MC who also acted as cross bearer to the Altar of Repose. The Cathedral remained open until midnight. On Good Friday Bishop Quinn was chief celebrant with Fathers Torlac O Reilly ABC McGrath and Felim McGovern chanting the passion. The commentator was Father PJ McManus. The Easter Vigil was celebrated by Bishop Austin Quinn. Fathers Torlac O Reilly deacon Dan Gallogly sub deacon and MC Patrick J Gargan. Father PJ McManus led the way in the recitation and renewal of the Baptismal vows blessing of the Paschal flame. Father John Maguire DL was commentator. Bishop Quinn imparted the Apostolic Blessing at the conclusion of the Easter Vigil. Music throughout the Easter ceremonies was by the Cathedral Choir under the baton of Father ABC McGrath. Members of the Cathedral Choir read the lessons in English from the Old Testament much to the delight of the capacity attendances each day from Palm Sunday. The 8 am Mass on Easter Sunday was celebrated by Father PJ McManus CC while Father John Maguire DL was the celebrant of the 10 am children’s Mass and the last Mass at 11:30.
Patrick Fitzpatrick Rathcorrick well known farmer in the area. He was an outstanding neighbour and a great help to all his friends being always at the ready to give a hand. Survived by his wife Mary2 sons and 4 daughters. He was a brother of Father Matthew Fitzpatrick New York and Mrs A Boylan Church Street. Father ABC McGrath was the chief celebrant of the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry was one of the largest seen in recent years reflecting the popularity of the deceased and his family in the community.
“Brendan Young Cavan selling men’s ready to wear suits which were £12-10-0 and even £13-10-0 now only £10 to clear”
May 1st 1965 Cavan UDC will leave the maintenance of the dump in Breffni Park to Cavan GAA in order to save £100 per annum on the rates. The manage cuts the cost of housing repairs from £2,700 to £2,000 and because of the higher emigration rate the relief grant at Christmas is reduced from £960 to £800. Members of the Council decry the fact that they are carrying the County Council and having to impose a higher rate on the business people of the town as income from the County rates all but dries up.
Twenty year old Lorrain McCarren driver and Rose Marie O Donoghue navigator also twenty score a surprise victory in the Double Diamond Cavan Motor Rally. Alex Dempsey and Kevin Dolan were 2nd and Joe Fletcher and Tom Gorman 3rd. The rally which started from the Town Hall attracted 21 entries over a course of 61 miles. The rally finished at the ‘Sheelin Shamrock’ Hotel where the prizes were presented at a buffet supper.
Greg Sheridan makes his Ulster Minor Handball debut at Kingscourt when he partners Donal White Mullahoran in the Minor Softball and Patsy Hand in the Minor Hardball doubles in the first round of the Ulster Championship.
Cavan Golf Club Mrs Tommy Aylmer’s Prize won by Mrs Arnold Latt and Annie Brady Town Hall Street 2nd Kathleen Morgan and Cissie Blessing.
Death of Margaret Ryan Abbey Street just 6 months after the death of her husband Michael. They only celebrated the Golden Jubilee of their marriage in September 1964. She was known for her Christian piety and virtue being particularly charitable to those less well off in society. She was a member of many of the sodalities attached to the Cathedral. She is survived by her 3 sons Robert Patsy and Joseph and one daughter. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Paddy Smith TD and JC Molloy Irish Ambassador to Britain are the guests of honour at the Cavan Association dinner/dance in London.
Captain’s Prize at County Cavan Bridge Club won by N/S Mr and Mrs H Carthy E/W R McGrath and Owen McGovern.
Power of advertising in the Anglo Celt when “four 8 month old whitehead bull calves advertised by Packie Brady Coratubber sold to John O Reilly cattle dealer Alackan for £201 in less than 24 hours of publication”!
May 8th 1965 Rainfall in April was 2.64 inches on 24 rainy days while Kevitt Castle Weather Station reports that rainfall in April 1964 was 2.49 on 21 rainy days.
New CIE express bus service between Donegal and Dublin is launched with a stop in Cavan for fifteen minutes where passengers may be picked up.
County Cavan Pig Dealer’s Association hold their annual dinner in the Sheelin Shamrock Hotel. Pictured are Mrs A O Hanlon Johnny Smith Kate Malone Eamonn Malone Andy McGahon Honary Secretary and Brian Crowe. At back J McNally Carrickmacross P McNally George Crowe T McNally W Cox Rooskey P Sharkey and Mr and Mrs J Olwill.
Jackson’s Garage with a superb show masterminded by star performer and producer Mel Doherty win the first Tops of Breffni 1965 in the Town Hall when they beat an all star Saint Felim’s Hospital in a sell out highly charged Town Hall. Seamus McCormack was voted best comedian. The trophies were sponsored by the Smith Motor Group. Pictured at the presentation are Barry Cassin Adjudicator Una McGovern best actress Mel Doherty best producer Brother Ultan committee Stephen Kelly Provider’s PJ McManus Chairman Tops of Breffni Ken Hannon Kingscourt best compeer John O Connor best actor Seamus McCormack best comedian and Gerry Maguire committee.
1st Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupils Golf Outing to County Cavan Golf Club. Prizes for best nett and gross while the first five will represent the College in the Ulster College’s golf finals.
Cavan Bridge County Council Prize Dermot Morgan and FPE Smith tied with 21 points each.
Cavan News Items Father ABC McGrath is the celebrant at the largely attended Mass of Saint Joseph the Worker in the Cathedral on Saturday the 1st May 1965. May bushes and flowers were strewn across the entrances of many houses in the River Street College Street and Wolfe Tone Street area to welcome in the month of May the special month of the Virgin Mary who is also Queen of Ireland.
RA McGrath former member of the Bank of Ireland sells his dwelling house at Earlsvale Road for £4,025 in trust to John V Kelly Solicitor. Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage and Brian Murphy was the auctioneer.
Over 250 adult Irish speakers and school children will receive the Fainne at a special ceremony in the Town Hall on Saturday May 29th sponsored by .A ceilidhe will follow the presentations.
May 15th 1965 Jack Lynch Minister for Finance introduces his fist Budget to the 18th Dail. Old age contributory pensions will go up by a massive 10/- per week from the 1st January 1966 while all other Social Welfare rates will be increased by 5/- per week.
Loreto College win the Canon Hayes trophy at the All Ireland Macra Na Tuaithe public speaking school’s finals in Limerick. The winning team is captained by Ann Holland Ballinamore Una O Reilly Ballinagh and Barbara Keating whose father is a surgeon in Kenya and her mother is from Monaghan. Barbara won the Ulster individual public speaking award earlier in the year.
After decisively beating Arva away Drumalee put on a very poor show when the Arva side reaped revenge 1-5 to 3-7 in the return fixture at Breffni Park in the Intermediate League. The Junior League Champions were totally at sea for most of the hour and only a fight back led by the peerless Donie Fay put a shine on the score. In defence Tony Coyle was blameless and save after brilliant save shored up a most inadequate defence in which only Tommy Molloy Joe Browne and Ray Carroll played to their usual standard. Donie Fay was the outstanding forward and led a fight back near the end that never looked like overhauling an impressive Arva outfit. Scorers for the visitors S White 1-5 D Brady 2-1 and Joe Flaherty 0-1 Donie Fay with 1-4 and Tom Flynn 0-1 replied for a lackluster Drumalee.
Cavan Gaels ‘make hard work of beating Ballinagh in the Junior League clash at Breffni Park 1-4 to 0-3. The Gael’s had stars in Colm Smith and Brendan Keaney in the full back line Brian Tighe and Michael Walsh in the half back line. Only Terry Smith Eamonn McCormack and Larry Ready played to their normal high standard.
Tony Tighe Clones former Cavan All Ireland footballer is the winner of the Breifne trophy with 67 nett at County Cavan Golf Club Willie O Hanlon had the same score but an inferior back nine. Brian Murphy best gross 79.
Cavan will once again meet Donegal both in the Dr McKenna Cup and in the first round of the Championship which Cavan won in Irvinstown last year despite Donegal being far the best team. Cavan beat a lackluster Monaghan 1-18 to 0-5 in a one sided encounter at Breffni Park which was delayed by almost ½ an hour as Monaghan struggled to muster a team. Charlie Gallagher created a record when scoring 1-10 for the homesters.
Muriel Doherty is the lady in form at County Cavan Golf Club winning Molly Finegan’s well contested prize.
Tom Tierney opens Tierney’s new Centra Supermarket in Bailieboro as the self service trade sweeps the country. Tom has 12 years experience of the trade including two in his own store which he took over from his father John Tierney who founded the company 35 years ago. Tom is extremely popular in Bailieboro and is associated with many organizations most notably being leader of the local Red Cross unit. His mother who has 30 years experience of the trade will help Tom in the new Centra Self Service.
Death of well known local farmer and personality Patrick Monaghan Crubany on Monday last at an advanced age. He was extremely well known and very popular in the area and took a leading part in all of the activities in the Crubany district. He was most obliging and helped out on neighboring farms during the hay making. He is survived by his sons daughters and other relatives and a host of friends and neighbours. Father PJ McManus officiated at the well attended funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Butch Moore who was recently placed 6th in the Eurovision contest makes his first Cavan appearance in some time when he once again fronts the Capital Showband in the Sport’s Centre.
Death of the legendary Margaret Donohoe of Edenticlare at an advanced age in Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan. She was a well known and very popular figure in the community for many years. She was noted for her decency and charity never refusing to assist those in need or in want. The house was a well known meeting house for cards and ceilidhes in the area. She was widow of Dick Donohoe and mother of Molly O Brien Crubany and Dick Donohoe Edenticlare. Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry was packed to capacity for the funeral with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Well known Cavan playwright J G ‘Joe’ O Reilly who has written the popular3 act play being performed by the Moonlight Players Castletara in all of the local venues since the beginning of Lent has been informed by Radio Eireann that the play has been accepted for broadcast and should be on the air by the Autumn.
Death of Madge Gaffney Latt after a long illness borne with fortitude and courage at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. She was wife of Paddy Gaffney BE Town Surveyor and sister in law off JJ Smith the well known Cavan industrialist. She was extremely well known and highly respected being closely associated with many of the activities in the Cathedral She took a leading part in raising funds for the outfitting of the Cathedral and was also closely identified with the Saint Joseph’s Young Priests Society and the Apostolic Workers. She is survived by her husband Paddy BE 4 daughters Helen Murphy Madeline Doreen and Breda 3 sons Brian Patrick and Kevin and one grandchild Nichola Murphy. She was a sister of Mrs JJ Smith Lavey. There was a packed attendance in the Cathedral for the funeral Mass including over 60 clergy. Father Patrick J McManus CC was the chief celebrant with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Saint Patrick’s College Golfing Past Pupils Union hold their first outing at County Cavan Golf Club with Rev E P Tully (18) winning the Paul Galligan trophy with a superb 72 2nd Rev John Maguire (22) with 74 and 3rd Rev Ray Brady (22) with 75. Hubert Duffy playing off 5 won the Gross with 75 and there were 30 entries.
May 22nd 1965 Changing face of Cavan with development work by Onslow Bredin James Bredin and Sons at Earlsvale Road where a development of eight houses is being built just opposite the Cathedral while the famous Railway Bridge on Farnham Road is being removed by Cavan County Council for safety purposes and work will be ongoing for the next few weeks.
Doctor Patrick Power Finiskin Sligo is appointed County Cavan MOH with effect from September 1st 1965 to replace Doctor V Barry.
Over 1,000 children participate in the Kilmore Plain Song Festival in Cavan. Bishop Austin Quinn presided at the Votive Mass of the Blessed Sacrament in the Cathedral where the celebrant was Father Felim McGovern deacon Sean O Reilly CC Clifferna sub deacon Father Thomas Woods CC Castletara Rev Father Anthony Fay CC Redhills was master of ceremonies. Father PJ McManus preached the sermon while the Proper of the Mass was sung by the massed choirs of Loreto and Saint Clare’s Convent while the Common was sung by the assembled choirs with Father ABC McGrath chief organizer of the Festival on the organ. At the excellent competitions that followed the Mass Father K Slowey Monaghan was a most able examiner. All the children had a free day from school and combined their singing duties with some shopping in the town.
John Cassidy a native of County Down dies at his residence24 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan. Last family to reside in Puddin Lane (adjacent to Tesco). Fought in Jerusalem during World War 1. He later was a well known milk delivery man in the town and was seldom seen out of doors without a can . Survived by his wife Margaret 5 sons and 3 daughters. Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral in the Cathedral which was large and representative with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
May 29th 1965 Carmel McDonald daughter of Mrs McDonald and the late Tommy McDonald Building Contractor Farnham Street is confirmed as the new Town Clerk. Born in Saint Patrick’s Terrace Cavan she was educated at the Poor Clare Convent and Loreto Convent before taking up a post in local government. Carmel is a member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries in Ireland and has worked in Cavan Courthouse for some years. She is captain of County Cavan Golf Club and Secretary of Cavan Drama Festival.
The Hotel’s Federation of Ireland commence their recruitment drive with a series of lectures in the Royal School. Many of the girls expressed a desire to seek employment in the hotel and leisure industry after sitting for their leaving next June.
Cavan Gaels beat a poor Cornafean 4-7 to 0-1 in the opening tie of the 1965 Senior League at sparsely attended Breffni Park last Sunday. Scorers for the Gael’s Philip Murray 1-2 Terry Smith 1-1 Larry Ready and Danny Thomas 1-0 each Jack McEntee 0-3 and Cathal Young and Mick Ryan 0-1 each.
Margaret English wins Kitty Jenkins’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club where Joan O Hanlon and Muriel Doherty qualify for the closing stages of the Granard Cup.
.Cavan Licensed Vintners issue new revised price list Whiskey and Gin up 4d to 5/- per glass, Brandy up by 6d to 7/6 per glass, Draught Guinness up by 2d to 2/- per pint and the bottle of stout is now 1-03 per half pint bottle which is an increase of one penny on the old price.
Two students from Loreto College Aideen Maguire Bawnboy Nuala Magee Belturbet win Gaeltacht scholarships tenable at Aran Mor Irish College Donegal. The scheme is sponsored by the Ulster Council of the Gaelic League.
The favourites Billy Morris and Cyril Anderson tie with Derek Morris and John Cosgrove in the Cavan Motor Rally’s May outing over 59 very difficult miles. Cars from Bailieborough Virginia Oldcastle and Cavan were among the 39 starters. N McCormack and D Bannon were 2nd overall. In the ladies section the inaugural overall winners Lorraine McCarren and Marie O Donoghue were 1st with Miss F Nulty and Ann Donohoe 2nd.
Four buses carry the 147 vocational school pupils and their teachers on a tour of county Louth leaving Cavan at 9. Twenty pounds of sweets were distributed to the passengers in each bus as the children spent the money saved over the last year in a special scheme in the local Post Office. Their first stop was the Harp Lager Brewery in Dundalk where they were given an extensive tour and treated to refreshments. They later sat down to a lavish lunch in the Adelphi before continuing their journey to Carlingford Omeath Drogheda where they visited Saint Peter’s Church to pray at the shrine of Blessed Oliver Plunkett. They later visited the Hill of Slane before having high tea in Slane village. They returned home via Navan Kells Virginia and Lavey before arriving tired but satisfied with their outing at 9:30 pm.
Brian O Mordha Cootehill and Father Dan Gallogly Saint Patrick’s College will present the 249 silver and gold Fainnes in the Town Hall on Saturday.
A social for the youth of the Parish will be held in Saint Augustine’s Hall on the 31st May commencing at 8:30 pm.
Butch Moore makes his first visit to Cavan’s Sports Centre since he represented Ireland in the recent Eurovision Contest.
June 5th 1965 Row erupts between Cavan GAA and Cavan UDC with TP O Reilly Chairman writing a very aggressive letter to Cavan UDC over the fact that they were withdrawing their maintenance man and were in effect abandoning responsibility for the dump. Paddy Conaty recommends that in view of TP ‘s belligerent attitude the ‘GAA should be dumped’. The County Manager states that he has no alternative site in mind but to agree to the GAA request would cost the Council £250 per year. TP O Reilly says that the Cavan Urban Council workmen are leaving the gates wide open and scavengers and trespassers are roaming freely in the Park.
Two Unites States men in two man flight to space lasting 4 ½ days James Devitt and Edward White blasted off in 3 ½ ton two seater space craft televised all over the world including RTE. White will leave the capsule and with a space gun will carry out maneuvers in space before returning to the mother capsule.
Midland and Western Building Society secretary JJ Quinn are offering 4% tax free on deposits and their Cavan agent is Brian Murphy.
Cavan fail to field a team for the final of the Dr McKenna Cup having appealed to the Ulster Council for a postponement which was refused and the game awarded to Donegal. Cavan have lodged an appeal to the Central Council which will be heard later in the year. Pat O Neill reckons that economics will prevail and that the administrators will order the game to be replayed after the championship for financial reasons.
Last big Bingo Session before the new fire regulations are imposed in the Town Hall sponsored by Cavan Gaels on Sunday 13th June 1965 who are putting up £1,050 must be won in prizes. The overflow attendance will be accommodated in a giant marquee which is erected beside the Town Hall. There will be one super prize of £300 1 of £200 2 of £100 each panel £30 and lines £10. Doors open at 7 first game 8 pm sharp.
Connie McEntee County Cavan Golf Club is pictured with the Scott Cup which she won in Belturbet Golf Club on Sunday. Connie playing off a handicap of 32 returned a 67 nett in the 18 hole stroke competition Margaret English off 19 also County Cavan was runner up with 68 while Mrs Arnold Virginia off 12 won the best gross. Connie was captain of County Cavan Ladie’s section last year.
Cavan Town Handball. Tommy Sheridan and S Sheridan play Dr Brian Galligan and Michael Leddy Sean Woods and M Mullally play C Smith and T Donohoe. On Wednesday Minor star Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll will team up with Peter McGinnity to play Hughie Smith and Kieran Cullivan. On Whit Monday Dominic Twoomey and JP Malone will play Jim Mooney and Sean Galligan with the winners playing Owen Roe Johnston and Robbie Woods.
John McCormack (9) who won both the Captain’s Prize and the Breifne Shield in 1964 and was voted player of the year beats Eddie Shields (16) 2 and 1 to win the 1965 Farnham Cup.
Cavan Gaels beat Stradone 1-14 to O-1 in the Junior League at Breffni Park where Brendan Keaney Michael Walsh Brian Tighe were outstanding in defence while Sean Galligan and PJ Carroll held sway at midfield. Terry Smith Jim Mooney and Larry Ready capitalized on every opportunity that presented itself. The referee was Father Benny Maguire.
Greg Sheridan and Sean Carroll beat Kingscourt pair Patsy Hand and Ultan Clarke 21-11 21-3 in the first round Cavan Minor Championship while in the Junior singles Greg Sheridan beat Kit Finnegan 21-5 21-6. In the Junior doubles the much in demand Greg Sheridan teamed up with Hughie Smith to beat Kit Finegan and F Rogers 21-20 21-11.
Brian O Mordha President of Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne and Father Dan Gallogly present 250 silver and gold Fainnes at a gala occasion in the Ulster Arms. On the platform were Seamus De Faoite Father PJ McManus CC Rev Brother Sylvester Rev Brother Timothy and Sergeant Michael Twoomey.
Cavan Shamrock’s call a public meeting for the Ulster Arms with a view to re organising a vibrant soccer club in the town.
June 12th 1965 Seamus Dolan NT from Killeshandra who lost his seat in the recent general election is returned on the Labour Panel to the Senate.
The weather station at Kevitt Castle reports that 3.35 inches of rain fell on 19 rainy days in May while 2.68 inches fell in May 1964 on 18 rainy days.
The Mighty Avons Showband are selected to play at the ‘le bal’ at Powerscourt county Wicklow where among the distinguished guests who are all princes princesses and millionaires from all over the globe are Princess Grace and Prince Rainier who are this year’s guests of honour.
County Cavan Pensioned Teacher’s Association hold their AGM in the Ulster Arms where they pass a vote of sympathy with Owen McGovern on the recent death of his wife who was also a distinguished member of the organization. All the officers were re elected and P McIntyre Bailieborough will continue as President of the Association.
Death of the legendary Paul Russell former Captain of the Kerry and Munster teams. He was a member of the Gardai and served in Oldcastle from 1945-1956 and was a member of the Meath back room team when they beat Cavan to win their first All Ireland in 1949. He was a well known highly respected referee in both Cavan and Monaghan. Won the first of his 6 All Ireland medals with his native Kerry in 1925 when he was only 17. He was on the Munster All Kerry team that won the first Railway Cup in 1927 and following year he played with Leinster returning to Munster whom he led to success in 1934. He played for Ireland in the Tailteann games of 1928 and 1932 and toured America with Kerry in 1931 and 1933. He played with Killeevan winning the Owen Ward Cup and set of medals in 1930.
Sean Finlay son of Jimmy and Rose Finlay Farnham Street is ordained a priest at Saint Mary’s College Kilkenny by Most Rev Dr Birch Bishop of Ossory. He will minister in the Diocese of Sacramento USA. He said his first public Mass in the Cathedral on Tuesday imparting his blessing to friends and neighbours. Sean has been a member of Cavan CBSI for 14 years and members of the scouts travelled to Kilkenny in full uniform to be present at the ordination. He was later congratulated by the officers and the committee of Cavan CBSI.
Big supply brisk demand but prices are a little back on recent fairs. Yearlings £40-50 2 year olds £55-65 milch cows £50-65 springers £75-90 . Working horses £45-55 ponies £25-35 colts and fillies £50-55 knackers £50-60. Donkeys £5-12. Bonhams £8-12 per pair carrying sows £30-35. Lambs £5-10-0 to £6-10-0.
June 19th 1965 Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the Golden Jubilee of his ordination at a ceremony in the Cathedral where five men were ordained. Pope Paul VI joined in the thousands of well wishers with a personal letter. Assisting Bishop Quinn at the special Mass at noon on Sunday were Rev DF Fitzpatrick PPVG Cootehill Very Rev James Canon Sheridan PP Killeshandra and Rev RJ McCabe President Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. Bishop Quinn will be guest of honour at the dinner in Saint Patrick’s College before attending the sell out parochial and civic function in the Town Hall where he will receive an address of welcome delivered by Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman of Cavan UDC. He will be greeted by the sound of the Jubilee Anthem composed specially for the occasion by Father ABC McGrath. Tom McCarren the Chairman of the Bishop Quinn Jubilee committee will later present the Bishop with a gold replica of the De Burgo chalice. The Cathedral Choir will bring proceedings to an end by singing ‘The Magnificat’ .
John Jacobs the famous British and Irish Ryder Cup player swaps clubs for a fishing rod and is pictured with his wife fishing for pike on Lough Sheelin.
Due to a downpour of rain the annual Corpus Christi procession through the flower flag bedecked streets of the town is postponed and Benediction took place in a packed to capacity Cathedral.
Jim McDonnell the famous Cavan Ulster Combined Universities and Ireland footballer retires from inter county senior football. Jim won three Ulster Championship medals with Cavan in 1955 1962 and 1964. He was one of the greatest of all time wing halves for Cavan and was never known to play poorly. In recent times he was deployed as a forward or at centre field. He commenced his career as a Minor playing in the All Ireland Final of 1952 and was again eligible in 1953. He commenced his senior inter county career with Cavan playing in the National League of 1954. He led Cavan to the 1960 National League Final when he gave one of his most memorable performances which came to an end when he was assisted off the field with 7 minutes left for play. When the legendary retired as Gaelic Sport’s Editor of the Irish Independent he nominated Jim’s performance in the 1955 Senior Football Semi Final replay against Kerry as the greatest display of any footballer in his lifetime. Jim won 4 Railway Cup medals captaining the team on two occasions. He also represented Ireland and the Combined Universities. He has represented his parish Drung for the last 15 years but has elected to play senior football with Cavan Gaels this season. Jim is a teacher at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan.
Drumalee the reigning Junior League champions are in form as they hammer a lack lustre Ballinagh in the first round of the Junior Championship 3-12 to 1-2 at Breffni Park. Pat O Nell remarks that the game was to one sided to be entertaining. I a rare bit of excitement as Ballinagh launched an even rarer last ditch attack Sean Woods and Harry Reilly Ballinagh were sent to the line. Tony Coyle in goal dealt with any Ballinagh breakthrough in his usual competent manner with best cover coming from Tommy Molloy Oliver Reilly and Joey Browne. Frank Walsh and Paddy Lyons were outstanding at midfield. Donie Fay Micheal Greenan Andy McConnell and Michael Flynn converted most of the opportunities that came their way.
June 26th 1965 Peter Paul Reilly Cornafean Phelim Kelly the Vale Bailieborough Owen Collins Cootehill Michael Cooke Upper Main Street Cavan and T Keogan Oldcastle are ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Austin Quinn at the Cathedral.
Over 500 pints of blood are donated at the mobile blood transfusion unit in the Protestant Hall where the head of the unit Dr Patrick Greene is seen presenting a gold pelican to Jimmy McCormack Saint Mary’s Terrace Cavan for his donation of 15 pints of blood over the last number of visits.
Sun comes out for Corpus Christi processions in Carrigallen Bawnboy Ballyjamesduff and Kilnacrott where a record crowd was in attendance and the procession wended its way through triumphal arches evergreens1 flowers flags and bunting. The Cavan procession could not be rescheduled due to the ordination ceremony in the Cathedral.
Cavan surprise Donegal with a second half fight back to force an unlikely draw 1-8 each with Donegal at Ballybofey where 9,000 witnessed the game which was played on a very tight small pitch that ultimately suited the hard tackling Cavan defence and seemed to hinder the more expansive fast running Donegal. Donegal who had most of the play in the first half taking advantage of the wind and vastly superior centre field were contained to 1-5 to 0-4 interval lead by a hard tacking Cavan defence. Cavan sprung the half fit Ray Carolan who had cried off before the game at half time and from there until the end Cavan had the better of the exchanges. Midway through the second half Donegal led by 1-7 to 0-4 as an incompetent attack failed to take advantage of the Cavan edge at midfield. Donegal who are among the fancied teams to win out in Ulster certainly did not look championship material but perhaps the wide expanses of Breffni Park may suit their fast running style in the replay on July 4th The game was spoiled by too much pulling and dragging with 52 frees in all 27 to Cavan 25 to Donegal. Donegal had 12 wides -9 in first half while Cavan had 9 wides 5 in the second half. Cavan J Reilly Gabriel Kelly Anthony Keyes Tony Morris Frank Kennedy Tom Maguire Donal O Grady Hugh Barney O Donohoe Joe Flaherty Charlie Gallagher Brian Kennedy Padraic Harten Mullahoran J J O Reilly Danny Brady and Philip Murray. Subs Jimmy O Donnell for Padraic Harten and Ray Carolan for Hugh Barney O Donohoe. Referee Jimmy Martin Tyrone.
Large attendance at the meeting in the Ulster Arms to reform Cavan Shamrocks who will now play Kilmore and Monaghan away in their warm up games before taking on Enniskillen Strollers in the 1st round of the £100 McCabe Cup in Clones. Chairman Dr CA Lorrigan Vice Chairman Ray Griffith Secretary Micheal Smyth Assistant Secretary Gene Cullivan Treasurer Norman Cinnamond. Committee Michael Smyth Senior Gerry Kelly Jimmy Bury George McClarey Jimmy Mulcahy Sean McSherry Des Lambert and Tony Higgins.
Death of John Robert Graham Gartnasilla. Survived by his wife family neighbours and friends. There was a large capacity attendance at the funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining cemetery.
Rev Father Augustine Leydon (18) wins the Banker’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with an impressive 67 nett. In the ladies junior cup final Airmid O Hanlon beat Minnie McCarren while Kathleen Morgan won Miss Lynch’s prize and Muriel Doherty won Connie McEntee’s prize.
Bishop Austin Quinn is son of Patrick and Catherine Quinn nee McKenna at Brootally in the parish of Keady County Armagh. Ordained in Maynooth on the 20th June 1915. He taught in All Hallows College until being appointed CC Forkhill county Armagh in 1926 later curate in Ardee 1927 Armagh 1930 and Adm Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in 1940. He was appointed Parish Priest in Drogheda in 1943. Consecrated Bishop of Kilmore on the 10th September 1950. Bishop Quinn concludes his homily saying “ Cavan has a wonderful reputation of loyalty to the Faith. Fidelity to its practice and warm hearted attachment to its priests. With this chalice that you have so generously presented to me here to night, I promise to remember you as I celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Your needs both temporal and spiritual that a greater more universal prosperity may be a blessing following on a truly Christian life”
Father Michael Cooke eldest son of Edward and the late Joanne Cooke Upper Main Street celebrates his first public Mass in the Cathedral at 11 am on Tuesday assisted by Father ABC McGrath. His two other brothers Eamonn and Liam served the Mass which was attended by friends neighbours and relations from far and near. Father Michael is a playing member of Cavan Gaels and is a long time member of Cavan CBSI who voted congratulations to the new priest at their weekly meeting in the Scout Den.
Brigid Keelan NT announces her retirement from Killygarry school as she replaces long serving Annie Cullivan as Vice Principal in Crubany National School. A Committee headed up by Francie McDermott Treasurer Packie McGovern and Treasurer Pauline Gilroy to arrange for a farewell social and presentation to Miss Keelan who was extremely popular during her long tenure in Killygarry.
Shops and businesses in the town are extremely quiet due to the protracted bus strike that is preventing many of the country customers from visiting the town for their messages.
July 3rd 1965 Cavan County Manager Dermot McCarthy tells the members of Cavan County Council that he plans to provide the town with an indoor heated swimming pool at a cost of £16,000 and a Recreational Park both to be situated on the Dublin Road. Doubts are cast on the viability of the project after the Manager announces that the proposed swimming pool would mean a £1 on the Rates for the county.
Tom Fitzpatrick TD proposed by Johnny Murray of Labour and seconded by Maurice Jackson is unanimously re elected Chairman of Cavan UDC with Paddy Conaty taking up once again the position of Vice Chairman.
Death of Nancy Galligan ‘Doire Mor’ Farnham Street at the early age of 49 after a short illness. Native of Drummina Westport county Mayo. She was an accomplished musician and Treasurer of the local branch of Comalthas Ceolteoiri Eireann taking a leading part in the organization of the National Fleadh in 1954 and the County Cavan Fleadh first held in the town in 1955. She was deeply interested in the welfare of people living in rural areas without the necessary home comforts. Founder member of Cavan’s first Comaltas committee. She came from a family steeped in Irish traditional music and culture being daughter of the famous Mrs Burges the well known Radio Eireann ballad singer from Westport. She was deeply involved in making vestments and altar supplied for the local Apostolic Workers and was extremely popular with all the residents in Cavan where she first came to reside following her marriage to Dr Brian Galligan in 1946. She is survived by her husband Dr Brian6 sons Joseph Peter Michael Bernard Seamus and 2 daughters Marian and Anne. The Cathedral was packed to capacity for the removal and funeral Mass celebrated by Father ABC McGrath with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery Butlersbridge.
Death of Austin McDonald ‘Midland House’ well known Cavan business man at the age of 61. He was son of Philip McDonald who established his well known drapery store in Cavan in 1882. Educated at Drumcrave and Saint Patrick’s College he joined the family drapery on leaving school. He excelled as a business man and later was a founder member of Cavan Chamber of Commerce and spearheaded the drive for industrial development in the area. He was a prominent member of County Cavan Golf Club. Brother of Father Joseph and the late Father Leo McDonald CM. He is survived by his wife Maureen 4 sons Joseph Paul Roger and Declan. Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and very representative funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Death of Molly Deveraux Killbride Mountnuggent and formerly of Wolfe Tone Street Cavan. She was the eldest child of the famous J ‘Scottie’ Brady who played with Cavan Slashers in the All Ireland Final of 1892 in Clonturk Park Dublin when representing Ulster they were beaten in a memorable encounter by Commercials Dublin by one point. She went to live in Mountnuggent some time ago and was predeceased by her husband John some years ago. She is survived by one son brothers and sisters. Funeral from Saint Bridget’s Church Mountnuggent to Cullies cemetery.
Sudden death of Isabella S Cinnamond 25 Fortfield Grove Terenure and 55 Church Street shocks the town and surrounding areas where she was extremely well known and held in the highest esteem. She was a member of the famous Pollock family who owned the County Cavan Stores managed by her father Tom Pollock who was also Secretary of Cavan Agricultural Show Society before RS Black (Cavan Credit Union). She was wife of the popular business man and insurance official Edward Cinnamon. The family moved to Dublin 10 years ago. Isabella is survived by her five sons Norman Irvine Ted Frank and Kenneth 2 daughters Edwina and Isabella. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral service in Cavan Presbyterian Church with the Rev Mr Fletcher officiating with burial later in the New cemetery Dublin Road Cavan.
Death of Bernard Cronin at his residence Annaglough on Friday shocks the countryside where he and his family are deservedly well known and extremely popular. He was a worker with Cavan County Council and leaves a wife and 6 daughters and 4 sons. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with Father PJ McManus officiating with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Annie Martin returns to America by air after spending a three week holiday with her brothers Henry and Johnny in Owen Roe Terrace. Annie emigrated to the USA in 1947.
Cathedral Choir of boys and adults on annual outing to Mullaghmore county Sligo where they picnicked on the strand before enjoying a dip in the Atlantic. Late they journeyed into Bundoran to view the sites and sounds of the famous Donegal seaside town including a visit to the amusements and slot machines while some of the older members enjoyed a walk around Roogey before enjoying a beautiful supper. They returned on the shores of Lough Erne via Enniskillen.
July 10th 1965 Annie Cullivan Vice Principal of Crubany School retires after 42 years distinguished service to the teaching profession. She taught first in Coolboyogue with Master Tom Ruddy and later was substitute teacher in Clifferna Corlis and Arva before being appointed to Crubany in 1923. On Wednesday the pupils presented her with a beautiful inscribed reading lamp. The principal AJ O Brien paid tribute to Annie Cullivan on her long distinguished service to the school. A committee has been formed among the Past Pupils and a social and presentation will take place on July 14th.
Last minute rush on Thursday means that the record for blood donations is shattered at the Blood Transfusion Mobile Unit when an amazing 605 pints of blood were donated by Cavan people. The previous record was 563. The session was supervised by Cavan Red Cross with Eileen Maloney Director in the Protestant Hall.
Cavan minor footballers beat the reigning Ulster Champions Antrim 2-11 to 2-7 in the Ulster minor championship at Breffni Park. Scorers for Cavan who were highly impressive and now favourites to win their first title since 1959 were John Dwyer 1-2 T Toal 1-0 S White 0-5 C O Reilly 0-2 Seamus McCauley 0-1 and Garrett O Reilly 0-1. They will now play Tyrone next Sunday in the Ulster semi final at Newry.
Death of Catherine ‘Katie’ Cahill Corhoogan Reaske Cavan. She was widow of the late Philip Cahill well known farmer in the area and was deservedly popular with all classes and creeds being known for her outstanding piety and charity to those less well off in the community. She is survived by her two sons Michael and Philip I daughter Kathleen and 1 brother Bernard relatives friends and neighbours. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the funeral which was large and representative from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Maurice Jackson once again provides the luxury transport to bring the hundreds of young anglers to Baker’s Bridge for the annual outing and competition hosted by Cavan Angler’s Club. Mercantile Credit donated the generous sum of £10 towards the cost of the large array of attractive prizes.
General Westmoreland launches first major offensive into Vietcong territory North West of Saigon in Vietnam.
Drama at Breffni Park as Cavan and Donegal finish level again 1-11 to Donegal’s 0-14 in the replay of the Ulster senior championship first round tie. Padraic McShea put Donegal ahead with two minutes to go but John Joe O Reilly leveled the tie one minute later. Cavan led most of the way and led at half time by 1-6 to 0-6. Cavan were on the attack when referee Jimmy Martin signaled the end of normal time. Both teams were advised that extra time was being played and Cavan emerged from the dressing room but despite numerous pleas the Donegal team failed to come back out and after waiting for 20 minutes with the public address advising patrons that extra time was being played the referee had no option but to call off the match.
Soccer fever hits the town as Cavan Shamrock’s go down 1-0 to Enniskillen Strollers in the 1st round of the McCabe £100 competition in Clones. Cavan defence was magnificent but their attack failed to convert their chances. Dessie Maguire Gene Cullivan and Micheal Smyth were outstanding in the Shamrock’s defence while Burns and Moore were the only forwards to threaten danger. Meantime at home Cavan Shamrocks Junior’s travelled to Kilmore to take on the home side. Ton Doonan and Johnny Lynch scored glorious goals while Clarke replied for Kilmore to give the visitors a deserved 2-1 victory. Frank Lyons Gerry Egan John O Neill Johnny Lynch and Ton Doonan gave sterling displays for an impressive town team while Clarke Lindsay and Mackeral were outstanding for a formidable Kilmore side.
In a day of draws Cavan the favourites were surprisingly held to a draw by Tyrone in the Ulster Minor Semi Final in Newry. With a late flourish Tyrone scored 1-1 to draw the tie with Cavan 1-8 to 2-5 with the replay fixed for Clones on Sunday next.
Newly ordained Sean Finlay blesses the new fire tender at Cavan Fire Station with his father Jimmy Finlay Frank O Keeffe Dick Mulcahy Mattie Reilly looking on.
Presentation to Archdeacon Shires who is retiring from active duty after 38 years of distinguished service to the Cavan group of churches of Cavan Derryheen Denn and Ballyhaise. At a social and presentation ceremony he was presented with a gift from the churches by Rt Rev EFB Moore DD PhD Bishop of Kilmore Elphin and Ardagh. Among those who spoke eloquently of the service the Archdeacon rendered to this area were Rev JJ Corrigan Drung E Roe Cathedral Clerk and Maurice Jackson Warden. Tom Fitzpatrick on behalf of the entire community paid wholesome tribute to this great man who served so long energetically and so loyally the Protestant community in Cavan. He was ordained on the 17th May 1928 celebrating his Golden Jubilee in 1958 when the Parishioners presented him with a roll top desk which he made great use of. Twenty five year’s earlier the Mother’s Union presented to him a Parker pen which he still used to this day. On that occasion too the Select Vestry presented to him a silver communion set. He served under 7 bishops of Kilmore and two in Northern Ireland. In 1948 the parish of Castletara was amalgamated into Cavan increasing his flock and work load considerably. Continuing Archdeacon Shire paid tribute to Robert Hi Mackeral Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Protestant Hall. His stewardship of the hall and the functions held there was exemplary. He also thanked his personal friend of 35 years Harry Haddock who was available around the clock to keep all of the Church property in pristine condition and his work around the Church and the Rectory in all weathers was admired by all. Harry is a gifted horticulturist and is so neat and tidy in all his work. John Anderson Headmaster of the Royal School then paid tribute to Archdeacon Shire and his late wife who “was a tower of strength and acted as Secretary to the Archdeacon for many years. Later M/S Anna Smith and Tommie Smith showed similar dedication to the Church and the Archdeacon.
Retirement of Garda Jerry Lyons Bridge Street who is retiring from the force. He is a native of Cork and joined the force in 1924. Jerry served in Clones Finea and came first to Cavan in 1927. He was later transferred to Carlow but returned permanently to Cavan in 1934. He played hurling and football with Cavan and Monaghan. Founder member of Cavan Pavilion Club he was deeply involved in the legendary Pantomimes from 1947-1955 when he took a leading back stage role. He was the first organizer of the Garda annual dance in the Town Hall. A committee has been formed with a view to a door to door collection of the business premises to make a suitable presentation to Garda Lyons at a function in the Ulster Arm’s shortly.
Madge McCabe who for the last ten years has been running the school book and stationary store in Connolly Street which she purchased from Michael and Maura Galligan sells her premises failing to reach the reserve at auction in the Farnham Hotel. The highest bid was £3,200 in trust by Jack Binchey. Eddie O Gorman is the Auctioneer and Tom J Fitzpatrick had carriage of sale.
Brigid Keelan who was 20 years teaching in Killygarry and is transferring to Crubany National School to replace the retiring Annie Cullivan as Vice Principal to Andy O Brien is made a presentation by her past pupils at a function in the Ulster Arms. Kathleen Kenny wife of Augustine Kenny made the presentation on behalf of Miss Keelan’s past pupils and many friends in the Killygarry area. She will be replaced in Killygarry National School by Rosemary Ward from Ballyshannon.
Anglo Celt bemoans the national printers strike which means no national papers are available. Not too bad for the town punter who can get the English papers in the towns but the poor country folk are robbed of the little pleasure of placing bets and studying form with no papers available. Coming fast on the heels of the bus strike life in rural Ireland is nearly intolerable!
Presentation to Philip Smith NT Principal Drumcrave on the occasion of his marriage to Ann Cahill NT Corlurgan NS. Father PJ Gargan made the presentation to Phil on behalf of the parents of Drumcrave National School while another presentation was made to Ann by the parents of Corlurgan National School.
New signs are erected around the town directing people to the new Tourist Office in Town Hall Street and the Car Parks in the town.
July 17th 1965 Mrs John D Murphy formerly Helen Gaffney Latt Cavan receives her PhD at UCD. Eldest daughter of Paddy BE and the late Madge Gaffney she will do post graduate studies at the Medical Research Unit University of London. She was educated at Drumcrave NS and Saint Louis Convent Monaghan.
Books and Authors of County Cavan is published by Sarah Cullen Assistant Librarian Cavan County Council. The dust jacket is designed by Philip Cullivan while the foreword is by Dr Philip O Connell. The book is reviewed in this issue by Father Frank McKiernan Editor of the Bhreifne Journal.
Father Joseph Dolan Adm Cavan Cathedral makes the presentation on behalf of the past pupils of Crubany NS to Annie Cullivan who is retiring after 42 years distinguished loyal service to Crubany NS. Pictured are Andrew J O Brien Principal Co Council Chairman of the Committee Annie Cullivan Father Joe Dolan Adm Greta Kerrigan Secretary Brendan Keaney Joint Treasurer Brother Simon Finlay Father Joe O Hanlon Father Sean Finlay Father PJ Gargan CC Danny O Hanlon Tommy Gilsenan Joint Treasurer and Brother M Smith.
Father Tom Twoomey son of Sergeant and Mrs Twoomey Farham Road and a student in Mill Hill College London is ordained in Westminster Cathedral by Cardinal Heenan Archbishop of Westminster is pictured imparting his first blessing to Sister Dominique Twoomey an aunt of the new priest based now in Belgium after serving 27 years in the Belgian Congo.
Edward O Hanlon and Edward Shields win the President’s Surgeon Cullen’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. George Parkinson and Mrs ‘Guy’ Morris were runner up. 27 pairs took part and the prizes were presented at a very pleasant function in the Clubhouse by Maureen Cullen wife of the President. In the O Hanlon Cup Final for 18 handicap and over Rev GN Cave beat Vincent Crotty. While Maura Maloney won Mrs PA Smyth’s prize in the ladies section.
Sympathy is extended to Vincent McCaul Bridge Street on the death of his mother Ellen relict of Patrick McCaul Drumliffe. Funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise to Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
Cavan see off favourites Donegal after 3 attempts with Charlie Gallagher equalizing just on the stroke of full time after Donegal had dominated the exchanges at a packed and sunny Breffni Park. Donegal were on the attack from the kick out and it was broken up by an outstanding Tom Maguire who placed John Joe Reilly who in turn passed to the incoming Seamus McMahon to give Cavan an unlikely win. Cavan dominated the early exchanges but their forwards threw chance after chance away to leave Cavan only leading by 0-5 to 0-3 at half time. In the second half the roles were reversed and if Donegal had a few good forwards they would have been out of sight of the late Cavan flourish. Cavan now play Armagh in the Ulster Semi Final in Clones on Sunday next. The game will be preceded by the Ulster minor semi final clash of Cavan and Tyrone.
Saint Felim’s win the De La Salle Senior Street competition while The Town win the Junior section. No reports available.
Peter Maguire son of Mrs Maguire and the late legendary John Maguire is presented with a certificate of merit by Justice O Callaghan signed by the President of the Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at a ceremony at Granard Court.
Donal O Connell Bank of Ireland is leaving Cavan on promotion and was made a presentation by Tommy Goldrick Group Leader Cavan Red Cross at a function. Eileen Assistant Area Director presented seven new members with certificates of merit.
Sister Mary Edward sister of the Resurrection Berkshire England is home on holiday with her parents Edward ‘Bates’ and Mrs McEvoy in College Street.
All prices similar to last time with small supply and good demand at Cavan Fair. Pigs were slow to clear but working horses colts fillies and even knackers held their price in the horse fair.
Father Frank McKiernan in reviewing Sarah Cullen’s ‘Books and Authors of County Cavan’ which has earned Sarah a fellowship of the Library Association of Ireland. The introduction of this ‘superb book’ is by Dr Philip O Connell while a very attractive dust jacket is designed by Cavan town man Phil Cullivan B Arch . In the course of a lengthy article Father McKiernan points out that the Anglo Celt first appeared on the 6th February 1846 price 6d and has appeared every Friday morning since that date. Cavan Herald was published from 1818-18-26 Cavan Observer 1857-1861 The Irish Post and Telegraph from 1910-1920. The Anglo Celt was first owned by William Johnston who sold the title to James O Brien who then disposed of it to the legendary Zachariah Wallace. Nearly 100 years ago the Anglo Celt was acquired by John F O Hanlon acted as editor and owner until he was joined some time later by his brother Edward. John F O Hanlon married Bobby Gannon and they had four children Willie later Managing Director Edward Editor Derek and Joan. Edward’s son Johnny was to become Editor in recent years.
July 24th 1965 Andrew Colm O Brien is conferred with his BA honours at UCD. Colm is son of Andy NT County Council and Molly Crubany Cavan.
Death of John Thomas Brady Rathcorrick. Very popular farmer in the area. He was always available to help a neighbour or friend in trouble. Veteran of the Old IRA he took a very active part in the struggle for independence. He is survived by his wife relatives and many friends. The Cathedral was packed to capacity for the Requiem Mass after the 11:30 Mass on Sunday morning with burial later in Killygarry cemetery. Surviving members of the Old IRA under Charlie Reilly Drumherrish formed a guard of honour at both the removal and funeral.
Unexpected death of John Dempsey late of River Street in Hemel Hempstead England. Worked for 35 years with McCarren and Company where he was held in the highest esteem by both management and colleagues. He was only 61 and emigrated 3 years ago. Survived by his wife Bridget 3 sisters Rose Faloon London Ellen Allen Lincoln and Elizabeth Tyrell in Manchester relatives and friends. Funeral took place in England.
Death of Catherine O Reilly Derrylena Butlersbridge. Survived by her sons daughter and sister. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’s church Butlersbridge to Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
Dismal week for the newly formed Cavan Shamrocks as they sink to a 1-0 defeat away to Clones and are then hammered in Kilmore by the home side 3-0 where George Pratt was outstanding for the homesters at centre half. Jackie Lindsay at right full gave George great support. Tony Knox scored two of the Kilmore goals while Robbie Lindsay got the third in the second half from a beautiful pass from Robbie Treacey who was outstanding at centre forward for Kilmore. Only Ton Doonan Gerry Egan and Dessie Maguire played up to form for a dilapidated Shamrock’s outfit. Meeting of Cavan Shamrock’s committee in Ulster Arms to make arrangements to travel to Kells on Sunday.
Popular winner of the Captain’s Dominick McCabe’s Prize is Noel Martin who is a next door neighbour of Dominick and Beda McCabe in Farnham Street. Father Augustine Leydon was runner up while John McCormack had the best gross.
Funny stuff as Donegal who failed to beat Cavan over 3 legs and 180 minutes hand in a protest against Cavan winning their first round marathon tie immediately after Cavan had beaten Donegal in the Ulster semi final in Clones on Sunday evening. Pat O Neill says “unless they know something that the Cavan people are unaware of there is no point in their protest.” In fact Pat recalls that after the second game in Breffni Park Donegal failed to come out for extra time despite repeated efforts by the referee and delayed the departure of the fans from the ground by a half an hour. Technically the game should have been awarded to Cavan but the Ulster Council in their economic wisdom ordered another game and bumper gate!
Cavan show signs of good championship form as they beat Armagh 1-10 to 0-4 in a very one sided encounter in Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones. Cavan always on top led by 1-5 to 0-4 at half time and held Armagh scoreless in the second half. Cavan Minors with Jimmy Fay Joey Browne Micheal Greenan and a young Joey O Keeffe giving them the edge in midfield beat Tyrone 1-5 to 0-5 to qualify for the Ulster Final at Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones where they will play the favourites Derry.
Old People’s Committee 1965 Chair Nellie McIntyre Vice Chairman Johnny O Rourke Secretary Seamus White Treasurer Peter Mullen.
Nicholas Power a native of Broadway county Wexford is made a presentation on the occasion of his promotion as Court Clerk for the Ballinasloe area. He was a member of the staff of the District Court’s Office in Cavan for the last tree years and endeared himself to all. He was Secretary of the local branch Gaelic League and an instructor in the Civil Defence. He previously served in the Courts in both Cork and Dublin Metropolitan area.
Cavan annual party for the blind of Cavan in Loreto College where musical items were supplied by the guests themselves several of them singing and even one played the button accordion. Mel Doherty was MC and supplied some very entertaing comic pieces while John O Connor sang a litany of old Irish airs and ballads that delighted the guests who sung along with the Cavan tenor. Other musical treats came from the ICA Choir the Boy Scout’s Accordion Band and B Smith. Mrs Dawson Secretary of the Association who was mainly responsible for such a wonderful treat held in the open air at Loreto College thanked all who had travelled to the event or taken part in the musical items. A meal was served to the guests indoors and each of them was given a gift on their way home to places as far away as Mountnugent Kingscourt Shercock Gowna and Dowra.
July 31st 1965 National Busmen’s Union call a further strike for Sunday next just after being out for a prolonged period of 6 weeks. The Union are objecting to the imminent introduction of one man buses with no satisfactory compensation.
Freddie Mills presents his trophy to Billy Morris driver and Derek Morris navigator after they won the Cavan Motor Rally on Monday night last.
Mary Brady of the Cavan based Power School of Dancing wins the championship of county Cavan under 16 dancing at Ballyjamesduff Feis. Anthony Gorby of Belturbet was the outstanding winner of the over 16 and was representing the Coffey School of Dancing Belturbet.
Mrs Benny Hickey is the popular winner of the Lady President’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club presented by Dorie Smith Farnham Street. Margaret English had the best gross while special prizes went to Muriel Doherty Secretary of the Ladie’s section Mrs Don McMullin ‘The Rival’s Inn’.
Cavan and Down will meet in their 5th Ulster Final clash since 1959 at Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones on Sunday. Cavan ‘stole’ the result last year when will of the wisp Peter Pritchard was introduced late on to score two goals for Cavan and pluck victory from the jaws of defeat. Peter is no place to be found even among the subs this year and Pat O Neill quotes the bookies at 3 to 1 in favour of Down probably getting the result right. In the minor final Cavan have an even more difficult assignment when they are faced by a big strong well drilled Derry team who will probably beat the Cavan youngsters pulling up. Cavan Minors P Campbell Jimmy Fay J Brady Joey Brown Pearse Gilroy Terry Toal Tommy McDwyer Gareth O Reilly Joey O Keeffe Steve Duggan Fergus McCauley S White Paddy Cusack C Sheridan and John O Dwyer. Subs T McKiernan F O Reilly S McGovern Michael O Callaghan V O Reilly M Smith S Kelly and Aidan Carolan.
Cavan Gael’s sparkling display in the Junior League clash at Breffni Park when they account for Crosskeys 4-3 to 0-2 at sparsely attended and very wet Breffni Park. Scorers for the Gaels were Sean Galligan Terry Smith 1-2 1-0 Leo Cosgrove 1-0 Tommy Monaghan 1-0 and Joey Connolly 0-1. Team Oliver Cassidy Oliver ‘Misey’ Crowe Niall Crowe C Kearney Sean Galligan Tony McConnell Michael Walsh George Crowe Gerard Finegan Larry Ready Terry Smith Tommy Monaghan Leo Cosgrove Sean Galligan and Joey Connolly.
Cavan qualify for their 3rd Under 21 Ulster Final beating fancied Derry 0-8 to 0-3 in Irvinstown. Cavan aided by the breeze led by 0-3 to 0-2 at half time after missing many scorable opportunities but Derry also wildly off target only managed to score a single point in the second half faced by a hard tackling no nonsense Cavan defence.
Cavan Shamrocks back to form in facile 6-1 win against a very light Trinity United in Kells. Playing against the steep hill and against the wind in a downpour the more resolute Shamrocks led by 3-1 at half time and from there the result was a foregone conclusion. Micheal Smyth Gene Cullivan Pat Woods were best in an underworked defence while Dickie Smith Andy McGahon and the flying winger Des Lambert were outstanding in the Shamrock’s forward division. On Tuesday Cavan Shamrocks travelled to Oriel Park in Dundalk to take on Bank United who are leaders of the Leinster League and fielded several of the Dundalk League of Ireland panel. Inspired by man of the match Dessie Maguire the Shamrocks gave their best display of the year going down in atrocious weather conditions 4-2. Shamrock’s matched Bank all the way until 6 minutes from the end when the Dundalk side scored their 3rd and decisive goal. After just 14 minutes George Pratt scored a wonder goal for Shamrock’s waltzing around the attentions of three defenders before sending an unstoppable shot to the roof of the Bank net. Bank United led at the interval 2-1 but just after half time Dundalk native Andy McGahon shot to the net to equalize the match after flying winger Des Lambert flew down the left wing sending an inch perfect ball to the feet of McGahon who made no mistake. A night for the big men with conditions on the otherwise perfect surface very wet and heavy Dessie Maguire and Sean McSherry were magnificent in defence while up front Des Lambert caught the eye of the League of Ireland scouts with his long blonde hair and darting runs cutting up the Bank defence at will. Andy McGahon George Pratt and Dickie Smith were others to impress in Cavan Shamrock’s most difficult but best performance to date. Outstanding for the winners were Taylor Morgan and Tierney.
Annagh take over from De La Salle as Urban League Champions defeating Bailieborough 3-3 to 2-4 in a pulsating thrilling and very entertaining final played in a downpour in Breffni Park. For Annagh Sean McGuigan was outstanding scoring a goal while T Smith scored 2-2 and Gerry Henderson a point to bring the PJ Duke trophy to Belturbet for the first time.
Brother Ultan on short visit back to house finds that it has been broken into most probably by children as there is nothing missing. The brothers are all on holiday since July 13th . The Garda have been notified and an investigation is continuing.
Father P McNulty CSSR a native of Alackan is spending his first holiday at home for 8 years from the Philippine Islands where he is ministering.
Sympathy is extended to Josephine McEntee Farnham Road on the death of her sister Mrs Kathleen Elliott Virginia at Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan. She was popular with all classes and creeds and took a leading part in the social life of Virginia until she was invalided some years ago. Later spending much of her time in care in Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was second eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs C O Reilly Merchant Maghera. She is survived by her husband Jack daughters Edel and Carina and two sisters Josephine McEntee and Carmel Dolan. There was a capacity attendance at the funeral from Saint Mary Immaculate Church Virginia to Maghera cemetery.
Hundreds of pilgrims from the Cavan area are among the thousands to climb the Reek at Croagh Patrick on Saturday night /Sunday morning in atrocious weather conditions. No serious accidents or injuries reported this year although many of the pilgrims made the journey in their bare feet.
No buses and still no Irish newspapers not causing any due concern to Cavan readers who have got used to reading the English and Northern Irish papers now enjoying record sales in the town. Very inconvenient for country folk particularly those who like a punt on the horses as the papers are not available in country areas. Buses off the road on Sunday but locals had made their own travel arrangements and local private operators steeped into fill the breach.
After last year’s poor display in the All Ireland semi final against Kerry interest in this years Ulster final in Clones is at an all time low with most locals of the opinion that the team is just not good enough to compete at the highest level and they would be much better to be beaten at this stage than risk another national humiliation. The bookies are all quoting Cavan to win at 3/1 against.
August 7th 1965 “Poor Final as Cavan lose Ulster title to Down in Clones” Shabby hard hitting game played in very heavy underfoot conditions Down just took more of their chances to emerge 3-5 to 1-8 winners. Cavan outplayed Down completely in the 1st half and should have been out of sight at the interval instead Down thanks to goals from Paddy Doherty and Sean O Neill led by one point at the interval 2-1 to Cavan’s 0-5. The exchanges were uncompromising with fouling in abundance. Cavan did not display the same spirit determination and will to win that they showed earlier in their defeats of Donegal and Armagh. Down were always dangerous and Paddy Doherty’s 10th minute goal was superb and just before half time Sean O Neill wrong footed Cavan full back Anthony Keyes for another goal after Cavan almost owned the ball but could not turn their possession into scores. The deciding moment of the game came six minutes from the end when substitute Jackie Fitzsimmons got his fist to a high lob into the square and the ball trickled over the line to put Down six points ahead. Cavan laid siege to the Down goal and resurrected the determination and spirit they are famous for . Their only reward was a penalty which Charlie Gallagher converted to leave just three points between the teams with two minutes left for play. Despite being granted 3 minutes overtime Cavan encamped in the Down half just couldn’t make the vital breakthrough and on this form a poor Down team will be no match for the champions Galway in the All Ireland semi final later in August. Cavan J Reilly Gabriel Kelly Anthony Keyes Cootehill Tony Morris Frank Kennedy Tom Maguire Captain Donal O Grady Ray Carolan Tom Lynch John Joe O Reilly Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher Seamus McMahon Danny Brady and Philip Murray. Sub Brian Kennedy for Phil Murray.
In the curtain raiser Cavan Minors put up a very good show against an excellently trained bigger stronger Derry team 3-10 to 2-4. Cavan contained the mighty Oak Leaf men until 15 minutes from the end when the teams were tied but from there until the final whistle Derry dominated exchanges. Jimmy Fay Joey Browne Pearse Gilroy were outstanding in defence while Gareth O Reilly and Joey O Keeffe were excellent at centre field until the conditions and Derry domination wore them down in the last quarter. In fact Gareth O Reilly was shifted all over the place centre field centre half and finally full back. Paddy Cusack Eamonn O Reilly the sub from Butlersbridge Steve Duggan and Fergus McCauley were the pick of the forwards.
Doctor Cullen Cup 18 holes V Par at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Nicky Smith 5 up 2nd was Rev Torlac O Reilly 1 up but better back nine. 3rd George Parkinson 1 up.
Cavan suffers the worst rainfalls in recent years with Coleman Road and Cathedral Road flooding as the river rose to dangerous levels.
For the first time in over 30 years and due to Diocesan regulation relaxation the dances in the town are all running past midnight to 1 am.
WJ Breslin Farnham Road who is leaving the are on promotion to Mullingar sells his residence at Rock Cross to Phil Smith NT for £3,480. Murphy Quinn were auctioneers and Tom J Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage of sale.
Music and song in the ‘Rival’s Inn’ Railway Road with refreshments and snack served.
August 14th 1965 Tom Fitzpatrick TD in one of his first speeches in the Dail asks the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs to expedite the building of a new Post Office in Cavan with proper communalization facilities. The building they acquired on the Main Street the Market House has now fallen into a dilapidated eye sore and takes away from the appearance of the town. The old exchange has been there for nearly fifty years and Tom appeals for a new exchange so that Cavan a forgotten county since the closure of the railways can make proper contact with the outside world. Tom in conclusion says that just before he came to Dublin this morning he was contacted by John McGinnity the local Travel Agent and Chairman of Cavan Tourist Association who told him that it was now almost impossible to get an urgent booking call to Dublin without having to wait. John told Tom that earlier in the week he had an American priest and German tourist in booking flights home but had to apologize for the delays in contacting Dublin to confirm their travel arrangements. In the end John asked them to take a leisurely stroll through the town and hopefully he would have word when they returned in an hour or so.
Moya Sheridan who is only Principal in Ballinagh for the last two years is producing some star pupils with both Mary and Martin Smith children of Peter Ballinagh Post Office Pauline Brady Gortahurk Marie Gaffney Aughawella all obtaining secondary school scholarships to local second level institutions Loreto Saint Patrick’s College and Poor Clare Secondary School.
Tom Fitzpatrick makes the presentation to well known highly popular Jerry Lyons who is retiring from the Garda after 41 years service 31 of them in Cavan. He was presented with a canteen of cutlery Waterford Crystal and set of carvers from his friends in the town and colleagues in Cavan Garda Station where Superintendent F McCague made the second presentation. Pictured are Sean Young Mrs Lyons Gerry Lyons Joe McGovern UDC and MJ Smith Secretary Cavan County Council.
Death of Margaret Farrell wife of well known businessman Anthony Farrell Annalee House Butlersbridge. She is survived by her sons daughters grandchildren brother relatives and many friends. Capacity attendance at the funeral and removal from Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge with burial later in Cullies cemetery Cavan.
Death of Patrick Lee well known farmer in the Corlurgan area. Man of great integrity he was a great source of assistance and support for his neighbours and friends. Great Cavan supporter he saw Cavan win all of their five All Ireland finals and never missed a big game in Breffni Park being a former member of Tullyco GFC. Survived by his wife Rose sons brothers relatives and many friends. Father PJ McManus officiated at the Removal and Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery.
Cavan Gaels win their way to the County Senior Championship semi final virtue of their tough bruising gale against a Cornafean team intent on inflicting the maximum physical punishment on their more accomplished town rivals. Several shins kicked and bruised noses broken face and head injuries abound culminating in a free for all late in the game. Both teams finished with only 13 men but the Gaels on an impressive display at PJ Duke Park Stradone win tie 2-7 to 1-5 in dreadful underfoot conditions with rain incessantly pouring down throughout the hour. Colm Smith Donal Crowe Brian Tighe were outstanding in the Gael’s rearguard with John ‘Foley’ O Rourke dealing with the little he had to do very efficiently. Patrick Gaffney at wing half was man of the match standing up to the robust tactics of the Cornafean men and clearing his lines in spectacular fashion. Danny Thomas gave the Gael’s the edge at midfield while up front Terry Smith and Jack McEntee took every opportunity that came their way. The score does not reflect the superiority of a rampant Gaels in the closing stages as a younger fitter outfit ran the Cornafean team ragged.
Cavan lose their 3rd Ulster Final of the season when losing to Down 0-9 to 1-2 in Killeevan county Armagh on Tuesday evening. Down have now won senior junior and under 21 this season with Derry the minor champions. Cavan again had plenty of possession but only Olly Brady from Lacken and Pat Tinnelly threatened any danger to the Down citadel. Hughie Newman and Joe Flaherty gave Cavan the edge at midfield. Andy McCabe was outstanding at centre half flanked by Pat Tinnelly and Brian Morris who dealt capable with any threats from the fast tricky Down forward line. Ray Dunne at full back was soundness personified. Down had stars in seniors Val Kane Francie Doherty Felix Quigley Tom and Ray Morgan. Down scorers Francie Doherty 0-4 Val Kane 0-3 S Majorran 0-1 and Ray Morgan 0-1. Ollie Brady 1-0 and Micheal Greenan replied for Cavan. Among the locals on the losing Cavan team were Ray Dunne Micheal Greenan and PJ Carroll who was introduced late on as a sub for the injured Micheal Greenan.
Louis Blessing and Brian Murphy 2 up win the Fourball V Par at County Cavan Golf Club. Bridie Smith partnered Maura Maloney to win the ladies’ prize.
Cavan Shamrock’s in high scoring 5-5 draw against Darver United at Readypenny Dundalk. Paddy Woods Gene Cullivan were the stars of a shaky Cavan defence. George Pratt was man of the match once again his sheer strength and penetration troubling the home defence every time he was on the ball. George Pratt completed a hat trick while the other scorer was Dickie Smith who scored twice once from a penalty kick. Cavan Shamrock’s were lavishly welcomed to the Dundalk venue and a beautiful supper was provided by the great Jack McGuinness and his family who own the roadside pub in Readypenny. Cavan Shamrock’s issued an invitation to a return game in Cavan as soon as their home venue in Tierquin is ready for play. Later on Sunday evening another Cavan Shamrock’s team in which Joseph Greene made his debut beat Kells Shamrocks 7-2. Again that man again George Pratt Dickie Smith Des Lambert two goals each while Michael Kavanagh who made a welcome return to the forward line after a stint in goals got the final goal of the evening.
Death of Susan Dempsey a native of the Ballyhaise area and a former ward’s maid in Saint Phelim’s in the hospital she served so loyally after a long illness borne with great courage and resignation to the will of God. She was predeceased by her brother two years ago. There was large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Phelim’s Hospital Chapel to Cullies cemetery.
Retirement of Sergeant William ‘Bill’ Thorne in Longford where he was transferred just 8 years ago after a prolonged period in Cavan town where he and his family were extremely popular. Bill joined the Garda in 1922 and before he left the Depot in Dublin he was made a sergeant with the purpose of opening a new station in Goresbridge county Kilkenny. He later opened a new station in Kenmare in county Kerry. He later served as Sergeant in Athy and Newtownforbes county Longford before being transferred to Cavan. Most efficient courteous officer he was a strong athletic figure he was an outstanding footballer and hurler.
Social and presentation to Mr and Mrs Pat Sharkey ‘Blue Moon Bar’ who were recently married in the Ulster Arms ballroom on Sunday the 25th August 1965. Presentation to the newly wed couple by the Barmen’s Association of which Mrs Veronica Sharkey formerly Brady from Loughduff is the Secretary.
August 21st 1965 Drama at Annagh Lake as the heat wave continues as 14 year old Jimmy Browne from Butlersbridge is plucked unconscious from the water after going down in 5-6 feet of water close to the shore. In warm sunshine about 20 teenagers were bathing when Jimmy got into difficulty and went under for a period of 2-3 minutes. First to react to the pending tragedy was young Brian Smith 15 year old son of Tommy and Nan Drumalee noticing something amiss among the Butlersbridge contingent out and managed to get a hold of Browne who slipped from his grasp. Brian shouted for help and Michael Connolly well known Cavan Chemist threw off his shoes and in full clothes swam out to the stricken youth diving down to retrieved his body assisted by Brian Smith. Goldie Fleming and Nellie Harding the only other adults present then organized a human chain to bring the unconscious youth to shore. When they got him ashore the quick thinking Michael Connolly applied artificial resuscitation and after a period of two to three minutes Brown began to slowly breath again. As Goldie rushed into Butlersbridge to phone Dr Roy Hayes to quickly come on the scene, Eileen Maloney Assistant Area Director of Cavan Red Cross just happened to arrive at the shore side in Annagh and took over the full recovery process with text book efficiency with Jimmy Brown quickly on his feet and back to normal within minutes much to the relief of all his friends and fellow bathers at the lake. Sean and Mrs Brown who is a well known Cavan County Council worker and former Butlersbridge star footballer write into the Celt this week to thank all who took part in the rescue of their son Jimmy who thankfully is back out swimming this time in shallower water.
Ireland’s oldest man 105 year old bachelor Alexander McCaw from Croagh Island Ennskilen says that he still has a long way to go as his mother lived to be 120. Born on the 15th of August 1860 he always celebrates his birthday at a AOH demonstration of which he is a long time member. Alex rode a bicycle until he was 100.
Art’s Academy award for Myrtle Henderson for her outstanding conducting of Cavan ICA Choir and Cavan Presbyterian Choir in Cavan. The award was presented to Myrtle who is a member of the well known Black family at a function in the Lake Hotel Virginia by M O Callaghan MA Music and among those in attendance were Mrs J Faris President of Cavan ICA and Mrs English Secretary of the Federation.
Seamus McCormack Saint Mary’s Terrace driving a bus load of passengers to the Maple Ballroom Rockcorry is involved in yet another dramatic incident. As the newly opened fish and chip shop in Rockcorry goes up in flames with four young people seriously injured and ferried to Monaghan General Hospital for treatment for burns. Seamus a well known young member of Cavan Fire Brigade entered the burning inferno and organized the safe escape of the customers as well as assisting in bringing the injured out of the blaze. The blaze started in the newly opened Chip shop when a pan which was being heated by gas went on fire and one of the young assistants threw water on it only ton find that it exploded and caused devastating damage. A next door neighbour quickly brought the injured to hospital in his private car.
The last session of the 2nd Vatican Council begins on September 14th and the long running Council should be over by Christmas.
Butlersbridge are much too good for a lack lustre Belturbet in the Junior Championship 2nd round in Breffni Park. Parked in the Belturbet half for the first 30 minutes the Bridge led by 2-5 to Nil at the interval but they should have been much further ahead of a very poor Rory’s side. Belturbet emerged with all guns blazing in the second half but a lob to the square by the outstanding Con Smith was dispatched to the roof of the net by quicksilver Butlersbridge forward Tommy Smith for the decisive goal giving the Bridge a great win by 3-5 to 2-3. Butlersbridge Kevin Smith Brian Myles Terry Smyth John Sheanon Mickey Reilly T Reilly Sean Brogan H McCaffrey Ray Dunne Tom Sheridan Con Smith Eamonn Reilly Johnny Cusack K Cusack Ken Browne and Tommy Smyth. Referee Mick Higgins.
Death of Thomas J ‘Tom’ Lally 4 Saint Mary’s Terrace Cavan. He was a most popular man and outstanding footballer and hurler with Cavan Slashers. Tom came to Cavan many years ago and opened a hackney car business in the town. He was always so courteous polite decent and obliging and his word was a by word for integrity and loyalty. He later worked as a driver for Provider’s and was well known on his deliveries of heavy bags of coal and building materials. Magnificent physique he had the gentle nature to make him an outstanding gentleman and one of Cavan’s best loved characters. He was a well known figure on the Erne waterways fishing each Sunday. He is survived by his wife Sarah sons daughters brothers sisters relatives neighbours and many friends.
George McClarey just edges out Pat O Neiil on second nine to win the Guinness sponsored prize at County Cavan Golf Club with both players recording 35 points while Farham Street win the Street League in the ladies’ section.
Cardinal Richard Cushing of Boston joins with Cardinal William Conway in leading the clergy at the dedication of the magnificent £1 million Cathedral of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas in Galway. The President Eamonn De Velera and Taoiseach Sean Lemass were in attendance in the 3,000 packed to capacity congregation. Cardinal Cushing himself donated £61,000 in 1957 and lit the spark that saw each family in the Diocese of Galway contributing a half a crown per week to the fund kicked off 90 years ago by the Murray family who donated £500. The Cathedral designed in the shape of a cross is built in Galway stone and there are 50 stained glass windows within the magnificently finished Cathedral of which Galway people the world over are so proud of. At the conclusion of the ceremony Cardinal Cushing cut a wedding cake to celebrate the unique relationship forged with this Cathedral of Boston and Galway. The first child baptized was Richard William Holland fifth son of the Mayor of Galway Brendan Holland on Monday morning. Later Cardinal Cushing dedicated the John Kennedy Memorial Park to his dear friend the late President John J Kennedy on Eyre Square.
August 28th 1965 Gordon Cooper and Charles Conrad travel 6 million miles in six days journey in space creating a new record for the Americans as the race in space between Russia and America continues.
Joan O Hanlon wins the Jubilee Nurse’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. The Loreto Cup presented by Tom McCarren was won be Mrs PA Farrelly with Kathleen Sullivan the runner up and Margaret English again best gross.
Cavan Shamrocks continue their great start to the season beating Stackallen 3-2 in Stackallen after leading by 2-0 at the interval. Des Lambert the flying winger this time played in goals and got good cover from Micheal Smyth Gene Cullivan Dessie Maguire and John Burns. Michael Kavanagh George Pratt and Andy McGahon were the Shamrock’s goal scorers. Cavan Shamrock’s now play Drogheda Bohemians next Sunday.
Galway bet Down to qualify for the All Ireland Final on a score of 9 points to 7. This was a game Down should have won but their normally accurate forward line let them down. Down had total possession of the ball after the interval but shot an amazing 7 wides without registering a score. It was only in the final minutes when Down shot their bolt that Galway sealed a hard fought but hardly deserving win. Sean O Neill and Paddy Doherty usually so accurate and deadly for Down were completely off form. Down with ¾ of the play led a half time by solitary point 4-3. So frustrated were some of the Down supporters that one gent assaulted referee E Moyles from Wicklow at the final whistle. The troublemaker was quickly shepherded away by stewards and Garda and the referee who had an excellent game was escorted to the safety of the dressing room without any further unsporting incident. Scorers for Galway the reigning All Ireland champions Cyril Dunne 0-6 John Keenan 0-2 Sean Cleary 0-1 for Down Brian Johnston 0-2 Sean O Neill free George Glynn and Paddy Doherty 0-1 each. In a thrilling minor curtain raiser Derry just about deserved their narrow 4-8 to 4-5 victory over Roscommon in a thrilling encounter full of thrills and spills. Derry led at the interval 3-3 to 3-2 and will now face Kerry in the All Ireland final on the 26th September 1965.
On the 3rd of September the Cavan based Navak Showband (Cavan spelt back ways) will make their long awaited debut in the Ulster Arms Ballroom Cavan. The members of the band are Sean McCormack leader from Saint Mary’s Terrace Dag Carroll lead singer from College Street Bill McCusker Main Street Liam Cooke Main Street Gerry Graham Main Street Richard Graham Saint Phelim’s Place and Patsy Carroll Saint Phelim’s Place. The Manage is Joe McNamara fro College View and the band can be booked for dances carnivals etc at Cavan 207. Dancing at the big launch is 9-1 and admission is 6/-.
Raymond Carroll Oliver Kelly Jeremiah Twoomey Philip A Fitzsimmons Andrew C McEntee Fergus McCauley and Thomas O Reilly are some of the outstanding successes in the Leaving Certificate results at Saint Patrick’s College.
September 4th 1965 Virginia with 92 points is once again voted Ireland’s tidiest town. Mountnuggent was first in its category while Ballyjamesduff with 87 points was 3rd overall and was the winner of the Midland Regional Tourism award.
Doctor Patrick Power MB BCh is appointed Cavan MOH. Native of Galway Dr Power was Assistant MOH in Sligo. He is married with 4 children. He is son of the well known Professor M Power Professor of Mathematics UCG and a member of Senad Eireann. Dr Power has three sisters doctors and one of them is a dental surgeon.
George Millar BA Cavan succeeds Archdeacon Shire as Rector of Cavan Derryheen and Denn parishes. Rev Millar was ordained in 1946 and is a native of Kilkenny and served in Wexford Belfast and later Chaplin to the Mission of Seamen. He was appointed Rector in Billis in 1955. He has one daughter Helen and is married to Olive a native of Sligo.
The woman in form Mrs PA Farrelly ‘Dr Finegan’ wins the Captain’s Prize Connie McEntee’s at County Cavan Golf Club. Playing off a handicap of 30 and returning a 71 nett. Airmid O Hanlon was runner up also off 30 while Kathleen Sullivan won best gross with an outstanding 84. Mrs Don McMullin won the special prize.
Ballyconnell after failing to put the Cavan Gael’s away in the Senior Championship semi final at Breffni Park are caught on the post when full back Colm Smith joining the attack slotted home the equalizing point with time up. Tommy Monaghan led the revival with a great point followed by a Jim McDonnell free from a difficult far out angle. Cavan Gael’s led at the interval by 1-1 to 0-3. On the final whistle from outstanding referee Mick Higgins the two teams were on equal scores and must meet again for the right to face Bailieborough Shamrock’s in the Senior Championship Final.
Oliver Plunkett’s Cavan play Mullahoran in the Under 16 Final on Sunday. Both teams are fielding six county stars who starred in the recent Father Manning Cup.
“Bush TV now available at Smyth’s. See the latest models rent or buy. Smyth’s congratulate the Navak’s on their launch at gala dance in the Ulster Arms!”
Death of Albert ‘Bertie ‘ Morris 19 Coleman Road. Well known extremely popular he was a plumber in the long established family firm. He is survived by his wife Olive son Cyril family friends and neighbours with whom he was extremely popular for his numerous acts of kindness. Archdeacon Shire assisted by his successor Rev George Millar officiated at the funeral in Saint John’s Church of Ireland which was packed to capacity with all classes and creeds in attendance. Burial later took place in Kilmore cemetery.
Robert Mackeral sells his residence on Cathedral Road to Miss A Cusack Dublin for £4,275 . Murphy Quinn in association with Taylor Tweedy were the auctioneers while Allen and Halpin Solicitors had carriage.
Bishop Quinn will open the Apostolic Worker’s display in Saint Augustine’s Hall. Sets of vestments altar linen and sacred objects for the foreign missions will be on display.
Cavan Bridge Club will re open after the Summer recess in the Ulster Arms on September 7th while the AGM will take place in the Farnham Hotel on the 13th September 1965.
Death of James O Dowd Latnadrona Crosserlough at the age of 73. Member of one of Crosserlough’s oldest and most distinguished families he was extremely popular in the area where he carried on a progressive farming operation. He is survived by his wife 2 sons Philip O Dowd Latnadrona and Michael B Ag Sc Ballyconnell and three daughters Mrs Harvey Athlone Mrs Halton Ballinagh and Rosaleen O Dowd Latnadrona Crosserlough. He was brother of Monsignor Patrick O Dowd Mass USA Rev T Canon O Dowd Swanlinbar Philip O Dowd The Manse Derrylurgan Ballyjamesduff Peter O Dowd Postmaster Ross county Meath and Sister Agnes O Dowd USA. Rev T McCauley assisted by Rev Canon Patrick Gaffney PP officiated at the large and representative funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Crosserlough to the adjoining cemetery.
September 11th 1965 Very Rev Patrick Smith PP Jordanhill Glasgow builds and opens the first Catholic Church in the area since the reformation. In attendance at the dedication was his brother Father Kevin Thomas Smith San Antonio Texas his mother Annie Smith Lisduff Maghera and his sister Mrs Nellie Gargan ‘Ritz Bar’ Cavan.
Drumalee beat Stradone 0-14 to 2-7 to win their section of the Junior Championship thus qualifying for the semi final when they will play Killinkere. Tough struggle Drumalee fell into arrears in the second half but their forward line in man of the match Donie Fay was the star put them on the road to glory. Between himself and Paddy Lyons they contributed 9 points to the Drumalee total. The two teams were level at half time. Tony Coyle was the essence of soundness in the Drumalee goal and could not be faulted for letting in either of the Stradone goals. Tommy Molloy Joe Brown Tom Flynn Michael Smith were outstanding in defence. Frankie Walsh and Joey O Keefe were always struggling at centre field. Paddy Lyons on the 40 Donie Fay at full forward with good assistance from Andy McConnell Micheal Greenan and Fergus McCauley. Scorers for Drumalee Donie Fay 0-6 Paddy Lyons 0-3 Andy McConnell Micheal Greenan and Fergus McCauley 0-1 each.
Cavan Gaels virtue of their well merited over Ballyconnell will play Bailieboro Shamrocks in next Sunday’s County Final with Mick Higgins referee. Cavan town’s Slasher’s last won the title for the town in 1941 and only Cavan Gaels in 1958 have ever reached a senior final representing the town. The game will be preceded by Drumavaddy V Crosserlough Junior Division final. Bailieborough Shamrocks beat Cross 2-9 to 2-6 in last Friday night’s semi final where Eamonn Curley was man of the match and a goal four minutes from the end was decisive in giving the champions another championship final berth. On Sunday Cavan Gaels were in sparkling form to beat Ballyconnell 3-8 to 1-8 in the senior semi final replay at Breffni Park. The Gaels were inspired by the sparkling display and leadership of captain Jim McDonnell. Larry Ready and Danny Thomas were the principal scorers but Tommy Monaghan and Terry Smith showed flashes of genius when the chips were down. PJ Carroll and Jack McEntee held sway all through at centre field and gave their forwards a winning platform. John O Rourke was almost redundant in the goals but every time he was called for he came off his line to clear while a feature of his game was his lengthy kick outs. The full back line of Brian Tighe Donal Crowe and veteran Colm Smith closed down all avenues to goal and scores for Ballyconnell were hard to come by. Jim McDonnell at centre half gave a display akin to that which he gave on the national stage in the All Ireland semi final of 1955 and which was voted as ‘the greatest individual display ever given at headquarters by John D Hickey Gaelic Editor of the Irish Independent. Pat Gaffney at wing half is having his best season to date and everything he did was class.
Death of Elizabeth J Reilly Coolboyogue who was extremely popular in the area and known for her kind acts of charity to those less well off in the community. She was widow of Jonathan Smith. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan to New cemetery. Venerable Archdeacon Shire assisted by Rev George Millar officiated.
Rev Sean Finlay along with his brother Jimmy now Brother Simon fly out from Shannon to the USA where they spent four days together in New York visiting relatives before going their separate ways Father Sean to Sacramento California and Brother Simon of the Franciscan’s to Los Angeles to study at the Loyola University.
Death of Joseph PO Cahill?? Hibernian Bank Mohill and a native of Dublin. Served in Cavan from 1943-1955. Survived by his wife 2 daughters and one brother.
Joe G O Reilly’s three act comedy play ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ is very well received when broadcast from Radio Eireann on Sunday night. Joe from Drumcrave and an employee of Cavan County Council is a regular contributor to the Anglo Celt’s Christmas number.
Numbers at Cavan Technical School soar as 196 new pupils enroll for the coming academic year. Two rooms rented from the Protestant Hall to accommodate the overflow as calls continue for the provision of a new Vocational school in Cavan. There were 104 girls and 92 boys among the new students. The number of girls is exactly the same as last year but the number of boys is up from 87-92 an increase of 17 overall.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Burke and H Caffrey E/W Mr and Mrs G Bradley.
With the £4,250 received from the sale of his house in Cathedral Road recently Robert Mackeral buys the magnificent ‘Ardvarna’ Farnham Road former residence of the late Frank Tweedy for £6,000. The Auctioneers were Taylor and Tweedy while Allen and Halpin had carriage of sale.
September 18th 1965 Jim McDonnell is pictured receiving the battered Oliver Plunkett Cup from Chairman of the County Board TP O Reilly following Cavan Gael’s surprising one point victory over Bailieboro Shamrock’s in a thrilling final at Breffni Park on Sunday. Pat Clarke the Bailieboro skipper ruefully looks on at the sea of congratulations as the Gael’s bridge a 24 year gap by bringing the senior championship to the county town for the first time since the Slasher’s win against Cornafean in 1941. Cavan Gaels were founded in 1957 and this is their first senior championship title achieved in the of adversary as they had to field without established stars such as Mick Ryan Hugo Cafferty Tommy Monaghan and Phil ‘Lightening’ Murray. On the day the Gaels got all the little breaks that always add up to success with Jim McDonnell who captained and coached the team inspirational in his determination and drive for his first ever senior success in the twilight of his career. The Gaels started at a furious pace and seemed to knock the champions out of their stride on a bright sunny day on a sticky surface.
Cavan Gaels upset the odds by beating hot favourites Bailieboro Shamrocks to win their 1st County Senior Championship since their foundation in 1957.The Gaels seemed to thrive on setbacks when their star forward Phil Lightning Murray was ruled out because of injury as was solid defenders Mick Ryan and Hugo Cafferty they brought in a couple of inexperienced young players who all rose to the challenge admirably. Jim McDonnell gave the greatest display ever seen in a County Final akin to his much heralded 1955 display against Kerry in the All Ireland Semi Final which John D Hickey of the Irish Independent named as the best display ever given by any player during his career covering the games at Headquarters. The teams were paraded before the start by the Breffni Boys Band who also played the National Anthem many of the large attendance basking in the perfect conditions joined in singing Amhrain Na Fíann. Referee Mick Higgins sent the teams away after Hughie Smith Courthouse tossed the coin between captains Pat Clarke and Jim McDonnell .Jim McDonnell from a free out at midfield opened the scoring with a point for the Gaels. Paddy Maguire from a pass by Jim McDonnell scored a beautiful point in the 7th minute. Terry Smith went high to field a cross by Jim McDonnell and with his trusted left foot sent over for a great Gaels’ point in the11th minute. Then came the score of the game from a long clearance by Brian Tighe who was magnificent at full back the ball transferred to Jim McDonnell who soloed at speed into the heart of the Bailieboro defence to send a rocket to the net from 30 yards on 21 minutes. The Gaels were well on top at this stage and in the 25th minute Jim McDonnell sent in a beautiful pass to Larry Ready and the Connolly Street man pivoted and sent a pile driver to the back of the Shamrock’s net to leave the Gaels winning by double scores at the interval 2-4 to 0-5.It was all Bailieboro Shamrocks in the second half and they gradually closed the gap with a goal from Pat Clarke and a point from sub Tom O Reilly. The Gaels’ full back line of Donal Crowe Brian Tighe and veteran Colm Smith repulsed attack after attack from a rampant Bailieboro and from a clearance by Brian Tighe Jim McDonnell gained possession and sent in a speculative lob to the square which went all the way to the net for the Gaels’ third goal of the afternoon. The game was still there for the Shamrocks to win but they shot 5 consecutive wides before Eamonn Curley from an exquisite pass from the brilliant Pat Clarke tied the game with 5 minutes to go. The response from the Gaels was as spectacular as it was unexpected Jack McEntee who along with Jim McDonnell dominated midfield for the Gaels caught the kick out and soloed through only to be inches wide. From the resultant kick out a resurgent Jim McDonnell gained possession sent in a high lob which was fielded brilliantly by Paddy Maguire who side stepped the onrushing Felim Kelly to score the winning point. Mick Higgins blew the full time whistle at the kick out and the Gaels were Champions for the first time. Tough hard sporting game with fouling to a minimum and referee Higgins kept the play flowing from end to end. Great credit due to Gaels’ selectors and mentors who in the face of insurmountable odds never panicked. Bailieboro Shamrocks were over confident and didn’t get into their stride until the second half when they realised that their title was under threat. They then proceeded to kick wide after wide before the Gaels came with their late flourish to deservedly win the contest. The Gaels won the game by their strength and skill down the middle Brian Tighe had his greatest ever game for the Gaels at full back Pat Gaffney was magnificent at centre half back. Jack McEntee and Jim McDonnell dominated midfield for most of the game while Danny Thomas on the 40 was the playmaker in chief and in the second half doubled up as third midfielder. Paddy Maguire at full forward scored the first and the winning point for Cavan Gaels and his physical presence troubled the Shamrock’s defence all through. In goals John Foley O Rourke celebrating his 40th Birthday got very little opportunity to show his range of skills such was he cover afforded by the full back line and Gerry Carroll and Eamonn McGovern at half back who attacked at every opportunity. Veteran Cathal Young showed some great touches and steadied the ship in the storm in the second half. The youngsters P J Carroll Larry Ready and Terry Smith all contributed handsomely to an historic victory. Team John Foley O Rourke Donal Crowe Brian Tighe Colm Smith Jerry Carroll Pat Gaffney Eamonn McGovern Jim McDonnell Captain Jack McEntee Cathal Young Danny Thomas PJ Carroll Larry Ready Paddy Maguire and Terry Smith. Adverse comments after the game about the state of the Oliver Plunkett Cup which Bailieboro brought to the ground expecting to take home again should have been shined up and cleaned. The trophy was presented to Cavan Gaels captain Jim McDonnell by T P O Reilly Chairman Cavan County Board who himself played a prominent role in the Slashers last win in the competition in 1941.
Same Week Tommy Kelly Post Office pens the ballad (Air Slievenamon)
Here’s a tribute to the Cavan Gaels who won the County Cup
. They showed the doubters, diehards that they too had the stuff
. When they met and beat the ‘Shamrocks’ a great team of renown
And brought the Plunkett trophy back again to Cavan Town
In goal was ageless ‘Foley’ Rourke who is with them now so long
But he still can stop the bullets or oblige you with a song
The full back line is Colm Smith, Brian Tighe and Donal Crowe
They showed us from the very start that they did fear no foe
At Centre half Pat Gaffney, sure he played a leading part.
And his solos up the middle gave his team new heart
He got great support from ‘Scobie’ Carroll a wing back who can fly
And McGovern on the other side can take balls from the sky
At centre field Jack McEntee and peerless Jim McDonnell
Made one wonder if in fact we were watching Mick O Connell
They fielded high ,they fielded safe, they were a joy to behold
For years to come of Jack and Jim, great stories will be told
Danny Thomas on the ‘40’his praises will be sung
with P J Carroll on the wing and the veteran who is ‘Young’
All played their parts and did their best, they are tough alert and speedy
And they gave great service to their ‘fulls’Terry Smityh,Maguire and Ready
But in our joy, let’s not forget the men of ‘41
Tom Meehan, Coyle and Conaty great sportsmen everyone.
It matters not how long the wait or how long you may have taken.
You won the Cup in ’63 and young blood you will awaken.
Cavan Gaels County Champions 1965
Front Row (L to R): Colm Smith,Cathal Young, Terry Smith, Jim McDonnell (capt.), Jack McEntee,Larry Reidy,Gerard Carroll, Brendan Keaney and Donal Crowe. Back Row (L to R): Paddy Maguire, Danny Thomas, John O Rourke,Brian Tighe,Oliver Cassidy J Carroll, Pat Gaffney,Eamonn McGovern, Oliver Crowe, Michael Walshe and Jim Mooney.
Cavan Gaels lined out without three of their star players Philip (lightning) Murray, Hugo Cafferty Tommy Monaghan and Mick Ryan all of whom were injured.
September 25th 1965:Cavan Gaels 3-05 Bailieboro Shamrocks (Champions 1964) 1-10..
Courtesy of Father Dan Gallogly 'Cavan Football Story'
Michael ‘Hauley’ Reilly son of Michael and the late Maire Elizabeth Reilly Ashe Street Cavan wins a University scholarship on the results of his Leaving Certificate. Michael previously won a secondary school scholarship from the De La Salle School to Saint Patrick’s College.
Cavan Bridge Club 1965 President Surgeon Bertie T Cullen Captain Tommy McCormick Secretary Gwen Arnold Treasurer H Carthy Munster and Leinster Bank. Committee Jim Rafter Maureen McDonald Kathleen Sullivan Dermot Morgan and Cyril Arnold.
Cavan Fair Yearlings £35-40 suck calves £16-28. Farm Horses £50-60 knackers £55-65 ponies £35-45 donkies £5-12. Bonhams £10-14 per pair.
September 25th 1965 The legendary Mrs May Ward of Coras Point displays one of her hand woven pictures from her extensive wool collection to members of the visiting party from the ‘Countrywomen of the World’ who are holding their 11th Congress in Ireland. The delegates pictured in national dress stopped off in Ballinagh on their way to visiting Killeshandra Co Op and McCormack’s Products in Killeshandra.
Drumalee’s great run in the Junior Championship comes to an abrupt end with Killinkere stopping the Cavan side in the semi final by 2-5 to Drumalee’s 0-9 at Breffni Park. Drumalee led at half time after dominating the first half by 0-6 to 0-2. The Drumalee defence creaked for two goals at the crucial time and Killinkere ran out winners of a thrilling contest. Donie Fay who once again had a brilliant game put Drumalee further ahead in the first few minutes of the second half then Gerry Smith struck for the first of Killinkere’s goals but that man again Donie Fay struck twice with points to put Drumalee ahead again on 17 minutes of the second half. Sean Smith struck for Killinkere with the decisive goal of the game putting them ahead again and when Matty Lynch added another point Drumalee’s ‘goose was cooked’. PJ Masterson was an excellent referee of a fine sporting game that entertained the large partisan crowd. Both teams launched all out attacks but try as they would no further scores were recorded in the last seven minutes and Killinkere marched into the final where they will play Castlerahan who outclassed Butlersbridge in the other semi final 0-8 to Butlersbridge’s 1-3. The Bridge led by 1-3 to 0-2 at half time but failed to add to their score in the second half. Drumalee Tony Coyle Tommy Molloy Raymond Carroll Joey Brown Oliver O Reilly Tom Flynn Michael Smith Frank Walsh Joey O Keeffe Sean Woods Fergus McCauley Tommy Smith Donie Fay and Andy McConnell. Sub Paddy Lyons for S O Reilly. Butlersbridge team Philip Dunne Kevin Smith Terry Smith John Sheanon Mickey Reilly T Reilly Sean Brogan Brian Myles Ray Dunne Tom Sheridan Con Smith Tommy Smith John Cusack Ken Browne and Eamonn O Reilly Sub J O Rourke. Referee Phil Brady Castleblayney.
Kerry are bidding for their 21st senior football title when they play the champions Galway bidding for their sixth crown at Croke Park in the All Ireland football final which will be televised to Britain courtesy of BBC for the first time. It is expected that an audience of 9 million will watch the game.
Ina Hickey wins Annie McEneaney’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club.
Roma Creamer Catherine Cullivan Gabriel Dunne Thomas Pearse Gilroy Paul Smith Michael McGinnity Laurence L Nee Niall O Brien and Peter McPartlin are among the big successes at the Intermediate exams in Loreto and Saint Patrick’s College published in the Anglo Celt in alphabetical order for the first time.
Death of Patrick Donohoe Lake View. A very popular highly respected resident. Survived by his wife and family. The funeral from the Cathedral was large and representative with burial later in Cullies cemetery .
Tommy ‘Toggy’ Connolly one of the De La Salle’s first pupils in Cavan calls a meeting for the school with a view to forming a past pupil’s union.
Sympathy is extended to Dr Anna J McGauran Church Street on the death of her brother Professor Joseph Reilly Bishop’s Town Avenue Cork at home.. Former head of the Chemistry Department at UCC. He was one of Ireland’s most distinguished industrial chemists.
Cavan Bridge N/S Cyril Arnold and Rev Sean O Reilly E/W Maureen McDonald and Kathleen Sullivan.
Cavan Motor Club will stage their biggest rally to date next week for the Jackson Cup around the local roads. The extensive prizes in 3 classes will be presented at their gala dinner dance in the Ulster Arms on Thursday September 30th 1965.
Cavan Gaels led by their captain Jim McDonnell arrive at the De La Salle School with the coveted Oliver Plunnkett Cup won in their senior county championship final victory recently. Each class was treated to lemonade from the cup and after the festivities the Principal Brother Ultan gave the pupils the rest of the day off. Rev Brother Cyril is trainer and coach of the team with captain Jim McDonnell.
October 2nd 1965 Michael O Neill General Manager of Killeshandra Co Op is elected to Board Bainne on the Producer’s panel.
Herbert Wellwood a native of Cavan and son of the legendary Bertie Wellwood former Cavan County Engineer ‘Spring Villa ‘Cootehill Road is appointed Judge Advocate General by the President Eamonn De Velera. He served in the local defence forces during the emergency and had an extensive legal practice in Cork before taking silk moving to Dublin. He is a gifted pianist and concert orchestra member. He replaces Anthony J Hederman SC who has retired after 5 years service.
Death of Eugene ‘Hughie’ Lee Wolfe Tone Street and Corlurgan at the age of 64. One of Cavan’s great characters Hughie operated a well known restaurant at the butt of the Acre (Paddy Power’s) and did a huge business particularly on Fair days. He was one of the first people to drive a car in Cavan town and opened a hackney service at his well appointed premises. On bad roads no journey was too short and none too long for the unflappable Hughie. He brought a full load of supporters to Tralee for the famous 1925 All Ireland Semi Final when Kerry just pipped the emerging Ulster standard bearers Cavan by a point. Hughie was a man of gentle and kind disposition with a great love for children and he brought the neighbours all over the country in his car as treats and at no cost. He was extremely well known and very popular over a wide area. Apart from the All Ireland Final of 1947 Hughie had a full load of supporters at all of Cavan’s All Ireland wins of 1933 1935 1948 1952 and made sure that a bonfire blazed on the Diamond outside his door to welcome the victorious teams home. He was one of the first to have his car bonded and journeyed all the way to Belfast to convey Cavan supporters to Ulster Championship clashes. He is survived by his wife one brother relatives and many friends and neighbours. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal to the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father PJ McManus CC officiated.
Two in a row for Galway as they win their sixth All Ireland crown 12 points to 9 at the expense of a rugged Kerry team seeking their 21st crown. Tough hard game with far too much close marking and many frees. There were 21 points in all scored and 14 came from frees. Eight to Kerry who only scored once from play and 6 to Galway who always looked as if they would just have enough to weather the Kerry storm. Dr Mick Loftus was very lenient in the first half allowing rough play to develop without punishment but in the second half he sent off John Donnellan Galway and Derry O Shea Kerry for an incident between the pair early in the second half. Nearing the end he appeared to overstep the mark by sending John Thomas O Shea Kerry off for only helping an opponent to his feet . Galway led by 7 points to 4 at the interval. A crowd of 77,735 got very little value for money from this contest and the reaction of the millions watching on RTE and BBC I must have been negative. Scorers for Galway Cyril Dunne 0-6 Pat Donnellan 0-3 Seamus Leydon 0-2 and Christy Tyrell 0-1. Scorers for Kerry Bernie O Callaghan 0-6 Mick O Connell 0-2 and Mick O Dwyer 0-1.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Ann McEneaney and Mrs Maureen Hunt E/W Kathy Griffin and Mrs Burke. Howell Cup competition Muriel Doherty and Peggy Willock.
The annual general meeting of the British Legion will take place in the clubrooms Farnham Street on Monday next at 9 pm.
October 9th 1965 Cavan is voted top coarse angling centre for the second successive year. Carrick on Shannon in county Leitrim was second and Bailieboro one the category of populations of 150-400. Cavan also won the title as the most improved centre over the 12 months with Fermoy in Cork the runner up. Thirty two centres competed. Cavan was praise for the improved signage for anglers visiting the town the free maps and advice given to the anglers by Hugh Gough who is spearheading the drive for Cavan to be recognized as one of the leading coarse angling centres in the world.
Pope Paul VI is the first Pope to set foot in America. Arrives to a hero’s welcome at Kennedy Airport with millions lining the streets on his way to address the United Nations where he declares “No more war war never again”! Later he celebrated Mass in Yankee Stadium where 90,000 specially chosen guests from all over the USA were in attendance at an emotional charged Mass. He met President Johnston for talks before leaving America for Rome. Among those present at his historic address to the United Nations was Taoiseach Sean Lemass Minister for Foreign Affairs Frank Aiken Leader of the Opposition Liam Cosgrove and Mr Brendan Corish leader of the Irish Labour Party.
Rainfall in September 1965 was 2.66 on 17 rainy days while in September 1964 it was 2.60 on 17 rainy days.
Eoghan Rua from Cavan win the 1964 Junior Hurling Championship beating a more fancied Stradone 2-8 to 1-2 at sparsely attended Breffni Park on Sunday. Stradone led by 1-2 to 1-1 at the interval but ran out of steam in the second half failing to score any more. E McDonnell at full back was outstanding as was Michael Geraghty at centre half back. Raymond Carroll Seamus Bennett and Sean Hannon were also sound in defence. V Vaughan was to the fore all through the hour at midfield. Up front in attack Frankie Walsh Sean Murphy Michael Clancy and A Woodcock were always prominent and managed to get the scores particularly in the second period. Tommy Duke Mick McCarthy Michael Galligan and Packy McGovern were always trying hard for Stradone. J Egan from Cootehill was a very competent referee of a contest that never became over robust or rough.
Death of Andrew Smith Annaglough . Well known highly popular farmer who was always on hand t help a neighbour and cared passionately about the poor and vulnerable in the local community. There was a capacity attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
Sunday afternoon the women’s mission closes in the Cathedral while the men’s mission opens at 7 pm on the same evening.
Cavan High Court sits for only 5 minutes with Justice B Walsh presiding. Five appeals were listed three were struck off one withdrawn and the last one adjourned to a future sitting of the Court.
Death of Mrs E Carroll widow of the late Ted Carroll Veterinary Surgeon Church Street at the residence of her daughter in Liverpool. She was a native of Cork and during her time in Cavan she was closely identified with the social and sporting life of the town being a member of Cavan Golf Club and the Pavilion Lawn Tennis Club. She was also closely identified with raising funds for the erection of the new Cathedral and was a member of the many organizations in the Old and New Cathedrals. She is survived by her two sons and two daughters. Funeral in Glasnevin cemetery Dublin.
Large meeting in the Town Hall decide to try to rescue the post of District Nurse which is funded from voluntary subscriptions and is a huge boost to women of child bearing age in the community or people who are recovering from illness or disability. In order to keep the service going £200 is urgently needed and a committee was former to carry out a door to door collection to raise funding.
Saint Louis Convent Monaghan Pas Pupil’s Union 1965 President Miss P Watters Vice President Ethna Maguire Secretary Miss V Herron Treasurer Kathleen McKenna Main Street. Committee Mrs Gary Fortune Miss M O Reilly Mrs Martin Miss E McKiernan N McGovern Mrs Vincent O Connor Kay Henry Maggie Hickey Mollie Finnegan and Brigid Keelan NT.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr Mansfield and Tommy McCormack E/W Father Sean O’Reilly and Jim Rafter.
AGM of Cavan Dart’s Association in S McCormack’s Commercial Bar Bridge Street Chairman T Donohoe Vice Chair Tommy Murray Secretary Christy Kavanagh Treasurer S McCormack. Committee Sean Smith Ken Simpson R Murphy John O Neill and Cyril Duffy.
October 16th 1965 Pictured are the winners of Cavan Motor Club’s recent rally for the Jackson Cup held on the roads adjacent to Cavan town on Monday last. The presentation took place at the 1st annual gala dinner in the Ulster Arms where a capacity attendance were present. Pictured George V Maloney Junior winning driver John Cosgrove winning navigator in Class 1 Maurice Jackson Jackson’s Garage who sponsored the prizes T Fox winner of Class 2 Peter McGinnity winning navigator Class 2 W Scanlon and Joe McNamara winner of Class 3.
Death of Joseph ‘Joe’ O Reilly former charge hand in John Connolly and Company Ballinagh. He was extremely popular efficient and highly reliable and courteous. He served his time to the hardware business in Cavan town. Joe was a prominent member of the Defence Forces during the Emergency and was one of Cavan’s best supporters never missing a game of any importance in Breffni Park while he was very involved with the local club. He is survived by his wife brothers and sisters. Funeral from Saint Felim’s Church Ballinagh to the adjoining cemetery.
Castlerahan beat Killinkere 2-10 to 0-8 to easily win the Cavan Junior Championship in a poor one sided game in Breffni Park. Killinkere thus suffered their third successive defeat at this stage of the competition. John Nallen former Meath Galway and May star now domiciled in Ballyjamesduff and was the star for Castlerahan at full forward. The teams were tied at 3 points each at the interval.
The legendary Tom Maguire from Ballyconnell captain of Cavan senior county team calls it a day at the age of 31 after serving the county with great distinction since 1953. He was a member of the losing Cavan All Ireland minor team of 1952. Never played a bad game for Cavan even in the face of insurmountable odds when players around him ‘threw in the towel’ Tom always played his heart out and was one of Cavan’s greatest players never to win an All Ireland senior medal. He follows now in the footsteps of Jim McDonnell who announced his retirement in May and was also a member of the beaten 1952 Cavan Minor team. Tom Maguire was the only Ulster footballer to date to win 5 Railway Cup medals 1956 1959 1963 1964 and 1965. He won 3 Ulster Championship medals 1954 1955 1962 and 1964 when despite a heavy defeat he emerged with distinction from the semi final hammering to Kerry. He also won 3 McKenna Cup medals and 3 Fitzsimons Cup medals with Cavan. He will continue to play with his club Ballyconnell.
Cavan Shamrocks will travel to Blacklion on Sunday next to play a White Father’s Student selection at the White Father’s grounds in Blacklion.
Salvador Murphy is appointed to the post of Assistant Court Clerk Cavan replacing Nicholas Power who has been promoted to Ballinasloe. Salvador was formerly a clerical officer with Mayo County Council in Castlebar.
Harvest Thanksgiving at Cavan Presbyterian Church will be conducted at 11 am on Sunday by Rev WJ Fletcher BA and at 7 pm by Rev TP Blackstock BA. On Monday evening the Service will be conducted by Rev Rupert Gibson BA with soloist Miss Archibald and Mr Hogan.
Cavan Badminton Club 1965 Chairman Noel Martin Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Leo McDonald. Committee Sheila Cosgrove Joe Connolly Miss M McEvoy and J McCormack.
Small supply improved prices on fair demand at Cavan Fair. Yearlings £35-40 2 year old £45-55 3 year old £65-75 springers £65-80. Working horses £40-50 ponies £25-35 colts and fillies £40-50 and donkies £5-12. Carrying sows £26-30 and bonhams £5-12 per pair.
In ‘Letters to The Editor’ well known Cavan journalist Anselem Lovett a naïve of Cathedral Road now resident in Fairtown where he is married with a wife Kathleen nee Linden and family deplores the throwing open of public roads to rally drivers. Total irresponsible behavior with cars travelling at break neck speed by his door. Anselm deplores the publicity afforded to these4 ladies and gentlemen who engage in this very dangerous practice that could lead to fatalities on our secondary roads. Anselem concludes by saying a child would be summonsed for playing ball on the street while these people career past at 70 MPH oblivious to the dangers they are posing and the inconvenience they are causing at all hours of the day and night.
October 23rd 1965 Donegal are declared winners of the Dr McKenna Cup following Cavan’s failure to fulfill the fixture in May when they appealed to the Ulster Council for a postponement on the grounds that their captain and centre half was engaged in the Cardinal Cushing Games in Boston. The Ulster Council threw the objection out and Cavan subsequently appealed to the Central Council but decided last week to withdraw the appeal and the game was awarded to Donegal.
Death of Jonathan Jackson son of Walter and Sarah Jackson ‘Pleasure House’ Killykeen and brother of Maurice Jackson’s Garage and Alan Jackson. Survived by his mother brothers nephews nieces and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining church yard.
Death of one of Cavan’s greatest ever characters Charles O Reilly Drumherrish Cullies Cavan on October 19th 1965 in Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan at the age of 74. He was member and Chairman of Cavan County Council for 31 years and incredibly he was returned with almost a double quotas at every election at the head of the poll since 1934.. Chairman of Cavan Agricultural Committee Monaghan Health Board Chairman of Lough Oughter River Erne Drainage Board Cavan Old Age Pension Committee and Cavan Rural District Council. He succeeded his father John O Reilly as a member of Cavan County Council and was a founder member of Clann Na Poblacht who for years held the balance of power in the inter party governments after the War. He was prominent in the War of Independence and was Captain of Cavan Old IRA. He was engaged in many major engagements with the Crown forces and was on the wanted list for many years before being captured on the day the British shot Kevin Barry. Charles was sentenced to 10 years and was interred in Belfast Portland and Dartmoor before being released on signature of the Treaty. Charles was then appointed an Official of the Sinn Fein Courts and later formed with his good friend John Tully TD and Sean McBride Clann Na Poblachta. On his first entry into elections he headed the poll succeeding his father as a member of Cavan County Council in 1934. He was an outstanding public representative working night and day to further the welfare of those poor and less well off in the community. At Council Meetings Charles was known for his great good humor never taking a cheap shot at a political opponent and was master of the wit and thrust of parliamentary debate. He was a man of few words but what he said always held sway and would be repeated in the pubs and shops in Cavan for many weeks and months later. He was a decent kind good hearted man in an age when Councilors received no salary and little or no expenses. He had no enemies even among those of completely different political opinion. He was known for his extreme generosity and kindness and spent all his money on ‘treating’ his constituents and friends. He never took advantage of his high rank or position and was a man of utmost decency and respect with a kind civil encouraging word for young and old in the community. The Celt in tribute says that 2Charles O Reilly was beyond reproach and the Council Chamber will never be the same again-he was a giant among equals” . In his youth Charles was an outstanding footballer with his club Drumbo and later took an active interest in the welfare of the local Drumalee Club. He was a great Gael and was present to welcome home Cavan on the five occasions they brought the Sam Maguire to the county. He is survived by his wife 1 daughter two brothers Matt and Eugene and two sisters Mrs P Duddy Dublin B King Stradone. The coffin was draped in the Tricolour as the remains were removed from Saint Phelim’s Hospital with colleagues from Cavan Old IRA under John Tully TD walking on both sides of the hearse. The funeral was the biggest ever seen in the Cathedral with an overflow attendance many of them in tears at the death of such a great dear dependable loyal friend and counselor without equal in the community. Father PJ McManus CC presided at the removal and funeral. Sean Sheridan former Fianna Fail TD from Crossdoney was in charge of the firing party who let off a volley of shots in salute and farewell while Teddy McCormack Cavan CBSI sounded the last post on the trumpet. Father PJ McManus CC recited a decade of the rosary in Irish in tribute to a great Cavan man.
Death of Doctor John B Lawless in London. He was an Assistant Chemist in Jerry Burke’s Chemists Cavan for many years where he was very helpful and efficient. Native of county Monaghan he later emigrated to London and was Secretary of the London Irish Club. He was extremely helpful to emigrants from Ireland with a ‘soft spot’ for those from counties Cavan and Monaghan. He is survived by his wife and family and was brother of Doctor Desmond Lawless in Dublin. Funeral to Mount Jerome cemetery Dublin. .
Death of Thomas E Brady 2 Saint Mary’s Terrace Cavan. Well known character in Cavan he was much beloved of all. Keen fisherman he was a weekly visitor to Killykeen and the Erne waterway and for many years had a boat anchored there. He was a former Pork Butcher in McCarren’s Bacon Curers Cavan. He is survived by his wife one son and two daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal to the Cathedral with his work colleagues in McCarren’s forming the Guard of Honour. Father PJ McManus CC officiated and burial later took place in Cullies .cemetery.
Three young Cavan girls in serious accident at Carnaross when the car they were travelling in was in collision with a lorry. Betty Simpson 15 Saint Patrick’s Terrace Alice Donohoe Bridge Street and Clare Kitson from Saint Mary’s Terrace were removed to Saint Mary’s Hospital Navan but were not detained overnight. It is reported that Betty Simpson is still having treatment for serious leg injuries.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Surgeon BT Cullen and Dr Martin E/W Father P J Gargan and Owen McGovern.
Father PV Mallon Saint Patrick’s College is reappointed President of the All Ireland College’s Football Council at their AGM in Dublin.
Cavan /.Monaghan School’s Festival 1966 Chairman Rev Brother Ultan Secretary M McCluskey Cootehill. Over 800 attended the 19645 Festival which was only founded in 1961. Next year for the first time the Festival will take place over two days in Castleblayney on the 2nd and 3rd of April 1966.
Tom Fitzpatrick TD announces that a textile factory for Cavan is now certain and is awaiting the go ahead from the Industrial Development Authority.
Death of Nita Smith Camhilla Stradone at Saint Vincent’s Hospital Dublin. She was wife of well known Cavan builder and industrialist JJ Smith. She was sister of Madge Gaffney Ardkeen Latt Cavan who only died in the last few months and was sister in law of Paddy Gaffney BE Town Engineer. Daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Smith Camhilla Stradone she was known for her charity generosity and concern for those less well off in the community. Father C Smith Superior General of the Kiltegan Missionary Society to Africa officiated at the funeral Mass in Saint Dympna’s Church Upper Lavey with Father A Gallogly reciting the prayers at the graveside. It was the biggest funeral ever seen in Upper Lavey with interment in Saint Dympna’s cemetery.
Cavan Shamrock’s continue their high scoring debut with a 6-4 win against Saint Patrick’s Dundalk in Ardee. Listless lifeless first half with both defenses on top and the score was 0-0 at the interval. Ten goal second half with the Shamrock’s scoring per man of the match Des Lambert 2 George Pratt John O Neill and Michael Kavanagh. Dickie Smith made the tie safe with a last minute penalty which he converted to make the final score 6-4 to an impressive Shamrock’s . Saint Patrick’s replied per Flanagan Sheehan Rourke and McCann.
October 30th 1965 Cavan Gael’s receive plaudits from Sport’s Editor PJ O Neiil for holding a ceilidhe rather than a dance in the Town Hall to celebrate their recent County senior championship success. The Gael’s were rewarded when a great night was had by all of the capacity 600 revelers with the hall bedecked in the blue and white of the new champions. During the evening the Club made a presentation to veteran defender Colm Smith who is leaving Cavan for Sligo on promotion in his job as sales representative for Irish Ale Breweries.
The Black Aces Showband from Kilkenny will provide the music at the upcoming Anglo Celt Staff Dance in the Town Hall.
Farewell social and presentation to Brendan Leddy who is a barman in the Farnham Hotel. The social will take place in the Ulster Arms admission 5/- music by Des Jenkins and his Orchestra under the auspices of the recently formed Barman’s Association.
Death of Mairin Ben Ui Chadain Dartry Dublin . She was eldest daughter of Philip Ruddy ex NT Bridge Street. She was a founding member and teacher in Scoil Lorcan. She was wife of the famous Irish author and lecturer Mhairtin who is a professor in Trinity College Dublin.. She was a noted gaelic scholar. Educated at the Poor Clare Covent Cavan Coolboyogue where her father was Principal Loreto College Navan University College Galway and Carysfort Training College Blackrock Dublin. She subsequently taught in Connemara and Dublin schools before founding Lorcan College. There was a capacity attendance at the removal and funeral in the Church of the Three Patrons Rathgar with burial later in Mount Jerome cemetery. Mairin is survived by her husband Mhairtin parents Phil and Kathleen Ruddy brothers Rev Philip Ruddy Florida PT Tommy Ruddy MPSI Cavan sisters Bernadette Daly NT Inchicore Sheila McMorrow NT Drumshanbo county Leitrim Kathleen Ruddy Teacher Sheffield England and Frances Ruddy Bridge Street Cavan cousin Patrick Ruddy Poles Cavan Margaret Smith Bridge Street cousin Dermot Kathleen and Eileen Morgan cousins. The President Mr De Velera a personal friend was represented by his Aide De Comp Cmdt B O hUllichain.
Cavan CYMS 1965-1966 Chairman Jimmy McCormack Vice Chairman Tommy McKiernan Secretary Paddy McCormack Assistant Secretary Mickey Breslin Treasurer Paddy O Reilly . Committee Michael Murray Martin Kitson Benny Cafferty and Michael Breslin Senior .
Cavan Boy Scout’s 1965 -1966 Chairman Michael Smith Saint Felim’s Place Vice Chairman Frank O Keeffe Secretary Dessie Maguire Treasurer Brendan Dunne. Committee Brother Cyril Eamonn Cooke Tony Doyle P Smith Tommy McKiernan and D Bradfield.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Peggy Willock E/W Maura Maloney and Mrs Burke.
First ever Art Class in the Technical School when 12 students enroll with Mrs Fletcher the Manse the teacher of sketching drawing with oils and pen on canvas.
November 6th 1965 Cavan Secondary Teacher’s Union Chairman Jim McDonnell Secretary J Burns Saint Patrick’s College Treasurer Miss M Feen Saint Clare’s College Cavan Organizer J McGoldrick Saint Michael’s College Cootehill Central Executive Rep Cait Uasal Ni Allmhurain Loreto College Cavan.
Vera Brady celebrates 15 years in business in al her shops nationwide. She has just bought in a large quantity of Elette Winter Coats at 25% discount as the supplier is going out of business and she is passing on all of the saving to her customers during the Sale,
New 6.75% National Loan to raise £25 million is expected to be oversubscribed at this generous rate of interest.
Death of Bernard ‘Barney’ Finlay a member of a well known building family from Coolbawn Corlesmore. He spent many years in America before returning to Ireland buying the famous ‘Dew Drop Inn’ from Vincent Cullen. He later bought further property in Connolly Street. He was a former outstanding footballer and Gael with Lacken and never missed a big game in the Park. He was brother of Jimmy Finlay well known contractor and member of Cavan Fire Brigade. He was uncle of Father Sean Finlay Sacramento California and Brother Simon Finlay Los Angeles. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father PJ Gargan presiding..
Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons will play at Mike Reilly’s ‘Fairtown Motors’ 1st annual dance in the Town Hall. Larry will be singing his new hit ‘There’s that smile again’ dancing is 5-12 and admission is 7/6 with all proceeds going to charity.
Father John Maguire Diocesan Examiner is the celebrant of the Solemn High Mass in the Cathedral on the feast of Christ the King with Father Felim McGovern deacon and sub deacon Father PJ McManus. Father Donal Hannon CC Denn was master of ceremonies. Father Felim McGovern celebrated the 8 am Mass 10 am Father PJ Gargan. Father ABC McGrath was on the organ at the Solemn High Mass with music supplied by the Cathedral Choir. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 7 pm when Father ABC McGrath celebrated devotions with a very large crowd present.
N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/W Jim Burke and Peggy Willock at Cavan Bridge Club in the Farnham Hotel.
The visitation of graves in Killygarry next Sunday with Father Joe Dolan reciting the prayers and officiating at the Devotions in Saint Brigid’s Church.
Edward O Gorman Auctioneer withdraws Colm Smith’s house on Farnham Road after the bidding reached £3,150 the property was sold later by Eddie for £3,300.
Francis McDermott bartender and assistant Auctioneer to Eddie Gorman in his capacity as Chairman of the Barman’s Association makes the presentation to Brendan Leddy a barman in the Farnham Hotel where the music was supplied by Des Jenkins in a well attended social in the Ulster Arms’ ballroom. Francis announced that an important meeting of the Association was fixed for Sharkey’s ‘The Blue Moon’ Bridge Street for 11 pm next Monday night.
Halloween bitterly cold wet weather keeps the numbers of children and Mummers to a minimum. The numbers were small and the take in almost all cases was negligible considering many of the callers were playing elaborate musical instruments.
.November 13th 1965 Myles Smith Kevitt Castle Crossdoney in serious single car crash at Lavey. Returning from a meeting of protesting farmers in Drogheda. He is the current President of the National Farmer’s Association. The steering went in his car at Lavey. Later transferred by helicopter to Saint Michael’s Hospital Dun Laoghaire with serious spinal and other injuries. He was airlifted by Aer Corps helicopter from Breffni Park with Dr Wilmot and a nurse from Dun Laoire on board The helicopter was piloted by Lt C O Connor with Cpl C O Brien navigator. Myles’ condition is later reported as comfortable.
Billy O Neill on behalf of the Ballyconnell First Ulster’s team makes a presentation to Mr and Mrs Tom Maguire to mark Tom’s retirement from the inter county team. He was presented with a silver inscribed tray and a suite of Waterford crystal by the club at their annual dinner in the Lawn Hotel Belturbet while TP O Reilly presented Tom with a wallet of notes on behalf of Cavan County Board of the GAA.
Death of Mary Benedictine Sharkey nee Donoghue Farnham Road at Saint Phelim’s Hospital after a long illness borne with her customary fortitude and patience. Native of Maghera she was a Clerical Officer in Cavan County Council before marrying the well known popular John Sharkey of Cavan’s Anglo Celt. She was a deeply religious woman and a member of the Legion of Mary for many years. She is survived by her husband John and one son Sean sisters ?? brothers Father JP O Donoghue Arkansas USA Tom O Donoghue and Patrick O Donoghue Stradone relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at her funeral Mass in the Cathedral celebrated by Father PJ Gargan with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Death on Sunday morning of the famous Thomas ‘Tight’ Smith at his residence 8 Tullac Mongan at the age of 60. He was an outstanding footballer with Cavan Slashers winning three senior championship medals and later assisted Crubany. He was a most industrious man and worked as a Pork Butcher in McCarren’s factory for over 30 years. Cavan Gaels and old Harps team marched on both sides of the hearse as they escorted the remains to the Cathedral. Father PJ McManus CC was the celebrant and officiated at the graveside.
Ken Sutton Editor of the ‘Angling Times’ presents their trophy to Hugh Gough. Their readers have voted Cavan as top Coarse Angling Centre for the 2nd consecutive year.
Ray McIntyre a native of Bailieboro is the new Manage of Smith’s Garage Cavan replacing the very popular Eamonn McCabe now country sales manager for all branches outside of Dublin, Eamonn formerly Manager in Castleblayney and Ballina is very well known and highly popular in the trade while Ray McIntyre joined the Company in 1955 and served in Cavan Loughrea. Brian Bonner is appointed Retail Administration of the group while Kevin Fitzpatrick joins the new Retail Board of the company and still continues in the role of Manger of the thriving Ballina branch. Smith’s of Cavan are holding their annual dance in the Sport’s Centre next Tuesday with their star spot of £10 being raffled off at 11 to encourage early comers. Dancing is 8-12 and admission is 7/6.
Dessie Maguire Secretary of the organizing committee of the Anglo Celt Staff Dance is pictured presenting their star spot a holiday for two in Butlin’s to Miss Mary McDermott Lake View House Ballinlough county Roscommon. Over 900 danced the night away at a memorable function with music by the newly formed Navak’s from Cavan town. Pictured is Sean McCormack Chairman and leader of the Navak’s Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll lead singer Teddy McCormack Eileen Gilroy Dessie Maguire Secretary Gretta Boylan Gerry McCourt Leo Ronan and Eamonn McGovern Treasurer.
Mass for deceased bishops and priests of the Diocese of Kilmore is celebrated in the Cathedral by Father Joe Dolan Adm assisted by Fathers Johnny Cusack Bunnoe deacon and Thomas Woods Castletara sub deacon. Sacred music was by the Cathedral Choir with Father ABC McGrath on the organ.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College and Mr Carthy Munster and Leinster Bank E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
Very successful collection for the retention of District Nurse Services in Cavan’s door to door collection. Myrtle Henderson Kathleen Maguire Church Street or Mrs Hannigan Ashe street will gladly receive further donations from those that they missed on their comprehensive canvass and collection.
Cavan Fair reasonable demand and good supply at fair prices. Yearlings £36-42 2 year olds £55-65 3 year olds £75-85 milch cows £45-55 springers £65-75 mincers £30-40. Working horses £55-65 colts and fillies £45-50 knackers £50-70 donkeys £8-12. Casseogs £30-33 bonhams £11-14 per pair.
November 22nd 1965 President De Velera is re nominated by his Party Fianna Fail for re election to the Presidency for another seven years.
Winter storm hits Cavan and Monaghan with many services cut off and cattle electrocuted by falling ESB cables particularly in the Monaghan area.
Mr and Mrs Cumiskey Glencurran Carrickaboy are pictured on the front page celebrating with their family the Golden Jubilee of their marriage in Crover House Hotel. They were married on the 15th of November 1915 in the Old Cathedral Cavan with Father John O Reilly Adm officiating. A presentation was made to them at the celebrations by Father Michael Gilbride Ballinagh on behalf of the Cumiskey family neighbours and friends. They have four sons and four daughters and 29 grandchildren. An interesting fact is that all four girls were born on the 16th April and there is two years separating each of them.
Martin Gaffney Head of Administration at Tractamotors leaves Dublin for a fact finding mission to West Germany sponsored by Farmhand Limited agent for Krone spreaders in Ireland. He will visit the headquarters of Krone world leaders in the construction of agricultural machinery in Saltzbergen as well as visiting Cologne Oldenburg and new Krone factory in Werlite.
Brian Tighe following his outstanding display for Cavan Gael’s in the county senior football final will play for Cavan next Sunday for the first time when the opposition is provided by Leitrim in the National football league.
Cavan Shamrock’s draw with the students of the White Father’s Blacklion in a challenge at the college. Blacklion dominated the early exchanges and an inexperienced Cavan team fielding juniors Joe Greene Frank Lyons Michael Kavanagh and John O Neill fell behind as Blacklion dominated exchanges and led at the interval 1-0 thanks to a beautifully struck goal by John Mills after twenty minutes. Shamrock’s went on the attack in the second half with great play from Sean McSherry Andy McGahon and John O Neill ended when McSherry using his height weight and ball skill scored for the Shamrock’s with only 10 minutes left. For Blacklion the stars in defence were Joe Callaghan Tom Kieran and in attack John Mills and Gordon Wright while Shamrock’s best were Frank Lyons Paudge Woods and Dessie Maguire in defence Sean McSherry Andy McGahon and John O Neill in attack. Cavan Shamrock’s Joe Greene Frank Lyons Paudge Woods Sean McSherry Dessie Maguire John Byrne John O Neill Michael Kavanagh George Pratt Des Lambert and Andy McGahon.
Cavan Golf Club present the 1965 American Master’s in colour at the Clubhouse on Thursday 25th November at 8:30 pm.
Death of WT Cosgrove suddenly in Dublin on Tuesday at the age of 65 at home at Beech Park Templeogue. He had served Mass in his local church Saint Paul’s Mount Argus on Monday morning. . He was an early member of the Provisional IRA and took a prominent part in Easter Rising of 1916 in which his half brother was shot and killed. He was later captured and sentenced to death later his sentence was reduced to life imprisonment and he was released in the General Amnesty of 1917. Elected to Dail Eireann in April 1919. He was Minister for Local Government while on the run until 1921. He supported Collins and Arthur Griffith in the bitter debate over the signing of the Treaty that later escalated to Civil War. He was elected Chairman of the Provisional Government in 1922 and for ten years he was President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State until ousted by Fianna Fail in 1932. His son Liam is leader of Fine Gael and he is survived by another son Michael. He was accorded a State Funeral with Requiem Mass in the Church of the Annunciation Rathfarnham with burial later in Golden Bridge cemetery Inchicore Dublin.
Death of Margaret Galligan Merchant Bridge Street. Extremely well known and very charitable lady she was widow of the late PN Galligan former Chairman of Cavan UDC. She was a native of Laois and prominently associated with many of the leading organizations and sodalities in the Cathedral being a very active member of Saint Vincent De Paul and the Legion of Mary. She was a founding member of Cavan Golf Club. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Fred Sherriff Swellan buys the ‘Royal Hairdressing Salon’ beside the Farnham Hotel from Tom McConville for £2,000. The auctioneers were Murphy/Quinn and the solicitor having carriage was John V Kelly Church Street Cavan.
Garda Peter Maguire Swellan is promoted to the position of Sergeant and is transferred from Granard to Dowra. The new sergeant is son of the late John Maguire also a Garda and he has a brother John a Garda in the Dublin Metropolitan area.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Surgeon Bertie Cullen and Dr Martin E/W Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
November 29th 1965 Gladys Waller from Stonewall in Bailieboro county Cavan is 3rd in the Miss World Contest beamed all over the world on Friday last. 48 countries took part and Gladys the reigning Miss Ireland was 3rd to the winner Miss United Kingdom. She is a full time model and is attached to ‘Continental Mannequins’ in Dublin. She is the 21 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Waller Tunnyduff Bailieboro. She was educated at Derrydamph NS and Norwell College Dublin. She is dedicated to working with mentally handicapped children and her hobbies are horses and horse riding which she first started on her father’s farm in Tunnyduff. She worked as a model in London before returning to Dublin. Glady’s has 3 sisters Lily and Olive who are twins working as Horticulturists in Surrey England Doreen in Dublin and brother Sydney who helps his father on the family farm. She was a guest on the ‘Late Late Show’ at the weekend and on Sunday was interviewed on Radio Eireann. Gladys will now concentrate on the Miss Universe contest in Miami USA and Miss Europe which will take place in Lebanon this year.
John Leo Keogan Manager of the Hibernian Bank and a native of Navan is the recipient of a presentation in the Farnham Hotel. He and his family were 21 years in Cavan where they were deservedly popular with all classes and creeds. Mr Keogan was an outstanding member of the Saint Vincent De Paul and was known for his outstanding decency and generosity to those less well off in the community. The Farnham Hotel was packed to capacity as JL Carron Accountant Hibernian Bank made the presentation on behalf of all his colleagues and staff in Cavan branch. Mr Keogan will relocate with his wife and family to Dublin.
Brendan Young celebrates one year in the Men’s Outfitting and Drapery in 73 Main Street Cavan. Former star footballer with Drumalee GFC Brendan has achieved incredible success since he first opened twelve months ago. Brendan is highly trained in all aspects of the trade having served his apprenticeship in Donegal.
Cavan NACA hold their first meeting at Saint Patrick’s College when hosting the Cavan Under 14 16 and Novice boy’s championships. Among those listed to attend are TP O Callaghan Ulster Senior Champ Matt Rudden NACA two mile record holder and Francis McDermott also from Laragh who is a member of the Irish international senior team. The event will be sponsored by Tractamotors. Teams from Saint Pat’s Cootehill Laragh and Bailieboro will take part.
Tom Flynn Cathedral Road son of Nance and the late Tom Flynn a former proprietor of the Ritz Bar and building contractor is the recipient of a presentation from his team mates and colleagues in Drumalee GFC on the occasion of his departure for Canada. At a well attended social in the ‘Rival’s Inn’ Paul Caffrey Chairman Drumalee GFC presented Tom with a wallet of notes. Tom is the star centre half forward of the present Junior League Champions 1965 and played for Cavan at minor junior and under 21 level. Pictured are Pat Sharkey Secretary Drumalee GFC Mickey Walsh Tom Flynn Paul Caffrey Chairman Brendan Young and Matt Lynch.
Death of the very popular and deeply religious Kate Donohoe Pullamore. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas some years ago. She is survived by her daughter brothers relatives neighbours and friends. There was a large and representative attendance from all over at her funeral in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Maud Rebecca Mary Gilliland Coratubber Ricehill Cavan. She is survived by her brothers sisters relatives neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral service in Kilmore Cathedral with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Rhodesia on the brink of War as the leader of the White minority Ian Smith issues the long expected Unilateral Declaration of Independence of Rhodesia from Britain.
Death of Patrick Ruddy Lismullig Poles Cavan at the age of 71. He was a very well known cattle dealer in the area and was known all over the adjoining counties. Member of one of Cavan’s foremost families he was a cousin of PT Ruddy Cavan and was a prominent footballer with Tullyco GFC and later Cavan Slashers. He was for many years a member of the senior county team and won Ulster championship medals with Cavna He is survived by his wife sons daughter neighbours friends and relatives. There was a very large capacity crowd at the funeral in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Circuit Court adjourned as Judge PN Ryan fails to make Cavan because of flooding on the main Cavan Navan Dublin Road caused by the recent storm and incessant rain.
Cavan Gramophone Society recital in the Ulster Arms will be given by Kathleen Brady Town Hall Street.
N/S Ann McEneaney and Miss Kelly E/W Kathy Griffin and Gwyen Arnold win their section of the Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club.
Cavan Gael’s Bingo Town Hall on Monday £50 Dominic Boylan £10 Terry Brady Betty Breslin Hughie Maguire. £5 Mr Hannigan G Clyne £7 John Reilly and Marie Lynch. £120 snowball on 47 calls not won.
December 4th 1965 Presentation to Garda Bill Bergin on the occasion of his retirement after 42 years service of which 36 years were in Cavan town. Bill from Abbey Street is universally popular in Cavan where he served as chief clerk in the Superintendent’s office. Superintendent Frank McCague presented him with a gold wristlet watch on behalf of his colleagues in the station at a very well supported social in Crover House Hotel.
Death of the very popular Patrick Lawlor 12 Saint Brigid’s Terrace Cavan on November 28th 1965. He was an outstanding member of Cavan Slashers and Cavan Harps winning many medals with both teams. Later he played soccer with distinction for the old Cavan United Club Survived by his wife and family. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with members of Cavan Gael’s escorting the cortege at the removal and funeral to Cullies cemetery .
Death of John Reilly farmer Derrycramph at the Surgical Hospital. He is survived by his brother and sister relatives neighbours and many friends. Funeral took place from the Cathedral of Saint’s Patrick and Felim to Kilmore Old cemetery.
Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College strides effortlessly through the snow in his bare feet to easily win the inaugural Under 14 Cavan NACA title at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. Saint Pat’s filled the first two places 1st Frank Brady 2nd P Mohan Saint Pat’s 3rd JH Sheridan Bailieboro. Team 1st Saint Pat’s 2nd Cootehill and 3rd Saint Pat’s B. The De La Salle team of Peter McMahon Patrick McNamara Pat Quinn and Sean McKiernan in their first outing were unplaced in an event that took place in arctic conditions over a very hilly course. Under 16 1st Joe Fulton Saint Pat’s 2nd Tommy McCauley and 3rd Michael McGinnity. Teams 1st Saint Pat’s 2nd Cootehill and 3rd Cornafean. Cavan Novice’s Championship Cornafean packed well and filled the first three places with 1st Sean Maguire 2nd Gerry O Brien and 3rd M O Brien. Sean Maguire just edged out his team mate Gerry O Brien in a titanic struggle with the lead changing hands several times. In the end Sean Maguire just edged out his team mate by inches in a race in which most of the competitors elected to run in their bare feet. Teams 1st Cornafean 2nd Cootehill and 3rd Laragh.
Sudden death of Cyril R Anderson at the early age of 39 on Tuesday shocks the community to the core. He was teaching at his post as Head Professor and Administrator in the Royal School on Monday but took ill on Tuesday and later unexpectedly died at Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn. He was an outstanding local personality and was educated at Cavan Number 1 School Royal School and Trinity College Dublin before returning to the Royal School where his father the Rev John Anderson is Headmaster. He was second eldest son of Rev John and Martha Anderson The Royal School and was born in Cavan just after his father was appointed Headmaster in 1924. Small in stature he had the courage and spirit of a lion and was noted for his excellence in all spheres of activity. Outstanding rugby player he played with Cavan for over 12 years and continued on the Committee of the Club up until his death all matches in the last 15 years were played in the Royal School grounds in Kilnavara. He was Secretary of Cavan Lawn Tennis Club in Farnham Street and was responsible for the organization and execution of the famous open week played in August each year attracting players from all over the United Kingdom and Ireland. Member of County Cavan Golf Club he was founder member of the recently inaugurated Cavan Motor Club and was a leading competitor in rallies all over the north and midlands. Outstanding teacher his short life was devoted to the development of facilities at the Royal School where he was an outstanding teacher and Administrator. He was a concert pianist of international standard and won the Senior Feis Cups in both Belfast and Dublin. He made several notable broadcasts accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra and The Radio Eireann Symphony Orchestra. Cyril reached such a peak of perfection that he rejected several offers to join the Orchestra as lead pianist. Indeed his proficiency as a musician led to his early retirement from the rugby field when Insurance companies refused to insure his hands against injury if he continued playing contact sports. He was an outstanding Cavan man and with Hugh Gough and John McGinnity led the campaign to put Cavan on the map as a tourist destination and was largely instrumental in ensuring that Cavan won the premier award for fishing two years in succession as a very industrious member of the Cavan District Tourist Association. The Anglo Celt describes Cyril Anderson as ‘a citizen of real quality’. He leaves a wife Betty father the Rev John stepmother and four brothers Douglas Clive Henry and Bill. Cavan Parish Church was filled to capacity for the funeral while hundreds paid their last respects to the family in the Royal School, Right Rev EFB Moore Bishop of Kilmore Elphin and Ardagh was the chief celebrant of the Service with burial taking place later in Drumcree Parish Church Portadown in the Anderson family plot.
Sean Kelly Solicitor sells his bungalow at Oldtown to Sean McTiernan for £2,600. The Auctioneers were Brian Murphy of Murphy’/Quinn with John V Kelly Solicitors having carriage of sale.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Father PJ Gargan and Owen McGovern.
Cavan Boy Scout’s Dramatic Society will present the ‘The Ragged Troubadours in the Town Hal in the second week of January 2013.
December 11th 1965 Death of Very Rev Thomas Ryan 1st Abbott of Kilnacrott in Storrington Priory England. He was born in Corpus Christi Parish in Manchester in 1882 and received the White Habit in 1900. After a brilliant career as a student of Theology and Philosophy he was ordained on March 10th 1906. In 1924 he was appointed the first Abbott of Holy Trinity Abbey Kilnacrott named after Holy Trinity Island on Lough Erne where the Norbertine’s had a settlement before the Reformation. He celebrated the first Mass in Kilnacrott on June 1st 1924 served by present Abbott and local boy Felim Colwell. The Priory was blessed and dedicated on the feast of the Most Holy Trinity later in June 1924 by Bishop Patrick Finegan Bishop of Kilmore. During his 15 year reign in Kilnacrott led by Father Thomas Ryan the Priory was noted for the deep piety of its members and charity to the oppressed and poor. Lord Abbott Felim Colwell represented the Priory and people of Kilnacrott at the funeral which took place in Manchester.
“Have a Philip’s Christmas at Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan. For good value and quality choose a Philip’s gift Phone 88”.
First ever mission to Zambia undertaken by the Holy Rosary Sisters as Sister Pacelli Doctor O Keeffe a native of Cork and Sister Loretta Therese Neville from Clare set sail from Liverpool. They have been invited by Most Rev Dr Corby SJ Bishop of Monze Zambia to take charge of the newly constructed Monze Hospital and will work there in association and in partnership with the Jesuits.
Cavan Shamrock’s Youth team will take on Dundalk FC Youths in the 2nd round of the FAI Youth Cup at Tierquin on Sunday. The winners will play Dundalk Rangers or Boyne Rovers in the 3rd round. Cavan Under 19 panel to play Dundalk is Joseph Greene Frank Lyons Richard Graham Gerry Egan John Burns Damien Johnston Gerry McCullough Tom Greene Dickie Smith John O Neill Michael Kavanagh PJ Maguire Eamonn Murray Johnny Lynch and Noel Smith. “Many of the team are star members of the De La Salle school teams and have won medals at every grade. They are now largely lost to the GAA because of the short sighted policy of the County Board to keep the gates of Breffni Park firmly closed against them. It used to be a hive of activity with youngsters practicing every evening but the gates are locked and the youngsters cannot practice their skills as the County Board pursue their agenda of allowing the Park to be used as a the local dump”
Hugh Barney O Donoghue Cavan and Ulster footballer from Virginia receives his Licentiate to practice as a Chemist from the Royal College of Pharmacy in Dublin.
Pictured is Seamus McCormack in play against Patsy McConnell whom he beat in the 1st round of the CYMS snooker competition in the Hut Farnham Street. PJ Maguire beat Tommy McKiernan Jim Fay beat Gerry Egan Jean McCusker beat Brian Finlay Seamus McCormack beat Patsy McConnell and Sean McManus beat Eamonn Higgins.
On the proposition of the Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick TD seconded by Joe McGovern Cavan UDC unanimously passed a vote of sympathy to Liam TD and Michael Cosgrove on the death of their father WT Cosgrove former leader of the executive council of the Irish Free State 1922-1932. Tom Fitzpatrick TD stated “as long as judges uphold the Constitution in the Four Courts as long as soldiers guard the Curragh as long as the Garda Siochana uphold law and order in the country they will all stand as a living testament to WT Cosgrove”. Joe McGovern in seconding the motion said that WT Cosgrove “The nation owes him a great debt of gratitude”
30th Anniversary of the establishment of WE Berney Television sales and rentals Cootehill Drogheda and now Cavan town where the Manager is Sean Galligan since 1962. They now have a most up to date premises in Bridge Street having first moved into Eugene Cullivan’s when established in 1962. They say that at the moment 90% of Irish people rent their television sets. WE Berney set up business in Cootehill in 1935 a branch that is now managed by Walter Stein. In recent years Robert Berney his son has moved into the business with a view to establishing WE Berney nationwide.
John Kellegher a native of Longford who joined the Smith Motor Group in 1961 is appointed Sales Manager in Cavan branch where he is extremely well known and very popular.
Death of Andrew Gaffney at the age of 72 at his residence Kilnavara Cavan. He was a native of Drumcrow Corlesmore but moved into Cavan some years ago. Well known angler he was a founding member of Cavan Angling Club and was a frequent winner of the Mayfly and Jeff White trophies. Well known ballad singer his party piece was ‘The Irish Rover’ which he sung at all functions and socials when called on. He is survived by his brother and sister. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Michael’s Potahee to the adjoining cemetery.
Brian Finlay son of Jimmy and Rose Finlay Farnham Street will join lead singer of the Mighty Avons Larry Cunningham on the RTE Christmas Pantomime on Christmas evening.
Sympathy is extended to Garda Sergeant Peter Coogan on the death of his brother Richard Coogan in the County Hospital Kilkenny after a very short illness. He was brother of Father Patrick Coogan Kilmacow Lodge county Kilkenny.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Mrs Don McMullin and Carmel McDonald.
December 18th 1965 On Friday morning last Cavan town witnessed one of the biggest fires since the nearby Convent fire of 1943 when George Fegan’s and Company was totally gutted by fire which spread from the front part of the building to the yard in a matter of minutes where the gas cylinders coal and other materials quickly caught fire. Large stock of Christmas stock burnt in the fire which was first noticed by two youths William Foster and two of the thirty strong employees and alerted Mr Robert Mackeral co owner with Mr John P Kennedy who quickly acted to evacuate the premises carrying as much stock to safety before the premises was engulfed in flames which could be seen from miles around the town. Cavan Fire Brigade were quickly on the scene under Chief Fire Officer Stan McCarthy who alerted the brigades from Cootehill Belturbet Ballyjamesduff Virginia Monaghan and Killeshandra who were quickly on the scene. At one stage it was feared that the flames would engulf the entire block and spread as far as Black’s Printers but members of the Brigade succeeded in cutting Fegan’s off and proceeded to deal with the flames which shot up to 50 feet in the air and were fuelled by exploding canisters of gas in the stores in the back filled to capacity for the Christmas trade. Eventually soon after 2 pm the fire was brought under control. At meetings of Cavan Urban Council and Cavan County Council votes of sympathy were passed to the directors of Fegan’s Limited and congratulations were showered on the Fire service under Stan McCarthy BE Chief Fire Officer whose control and expertise prevented what could have been a nightmare for all of the town. The County Manager Dermot McCarthy was congratulated for his foresight in diverting funds towards the fire fighting service over many years as John P McKiernan Cavan County Council Chairman said that he was outstanding in foreseeing these events and having a well equipped service to deal with these disasters as well as choosing and attracting fire officers of the caliber of Stan McCarthy. Against all the odds Fegan’s were back in business on the following Wednesday with their windows and shop gaily lit up for Christmas following trogan clean up work by their hard working management and staff.
Huge crowd at Tierquin witness an outstanding display by Cavan Shamrock’s Under 19 as they go down 2-4 to a superbly fit Dundalk FC. Shamrock’s cheered on by the capacity attendance tore into their illustrious rivals and after ten minutes Gerry McCullough dribbled past three defenders with clever body swerve to place the marauding John O Neill who cheekily lifted the ball over the advancing Dundalk goalkeeper with a superb lob to put the Shamrock’s a goal up. The Shamrock’s were completely on top and should have added to their total but half time came and they were still ahead by 1-0. With superb ball control and superior fitness the Dundalk men took control after half time and it was no surprise when after 6 minutes Gerry Rogers equalized. Then came a glut of goals for the lily whites with John Connolly Gerry Rogers again and Kevin Carroll put Dundalk 4-1 ahead by the 75th minute. Amazingly the Shamrock’s roared back and to the delight of the large vociferous crowd bustling centre forward Tom Greene gave them a glimmer of hope when he took a knock down from Dickie Smith to shoot high into the back of the Dundalk net on 84 minutes. Despite relentless pressure the Shamrock’s failed to capitalize on some excellent chances and Dundalk qualified for the 2nd round of the FAI Youth’s Cup after a titanic struggle. Joseph Greene apart from his blunder when assuming the ball was going wide for the first goal had a magnificent game for the Shamrock’s with Frank Lyons and Richard Graham showing their class at full back. John Burns was steady as a rock at centre half while Gerry Egan and Damien Johnston were always in the action as wing halves. John O Neill and Dickie Smith were always constructive and dangerous inside forwards Des Lambert with his fine physique and blonde hair was a constant source of trouble to the Dundalk defence while Gerry McCullough gave a great display of skill and trickery at outside left creating many chances. Tom Greene at centre forward was always in the thick of things and his towering build and great strength threatened danger to the Dundalk goal every time the ball came into his path. Dundalk had players of real class in Moore in goal Watters O Hagan and Smith in defence. Rogers scored two class goals and got great support from Carroll and Connolly. Cavan Shamrock’s Under 19 Joe Greene Frank Lyons Richard Graham Gerry Egan John Burns Damien Johnston Des Lambert Dickie Smith Tom Greene John O Neill and Gerry McCullough.
Death of Mary Brady at the age of 74.Former Chairman of Cavan UDC for 19 years. She was Chairman of Cavan Sinn Féin, VEC and Easter Week Commemoration Committee. She was a distinguished Law clerk in LCP Smiths for a period of 59 years. She is survived by her brothers sisters nephews nieces relatives and many friends Father P J Gargan Adm. officiated at her Funeral from the Cathedral to Urney where John Joe McGirl gave the oration.
Sudden death of Mary Ann Walsh 20 Wolfe Tone Street at her residence. She was a member of the famous Fitzpatrick family of the Mill Rock, her brother Jimmy was Water Works Manager of the town for many years. Survived by her husband and son Séan the well known long distance swimmer and daughter in law Mae. Funeral to Cullies.
Death of Sarah Jackson late of ‘The Pleasure House Killykeen’ at the age of 87.She was widow of Walter Jackson. Mother of Maurice and Stanley. She is remembered for her gracious manner as a hostess to hundreds of families from the town who flocked to the ‘Pleasure House’ for her delicious Sunday teas. Her third son John died 6 weeks ago. Rev. Dean Turkington officiated at her funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Annie O Gorman Behey at her residence. She was wife of Bernard O Gorman. She was mother of the late Father Andrew J O Gorman Los Angeles. She is survived by her husband son Anthony and one daughter Mrs J Duignan Mullingar. There was a capacity crowd present in the Cathedral for her Requiem Mass with burial later in Cullies cemetery . Father PJ McManus CC officiated.
Death of Elizabeth Meehan 26 Wolfe Tone Street. She is survived by her sons daughters brothers sister grandchildren and friends and neighbours. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Death of Mary Lavelle Drumelis and later of Killynebber where their land was part of the 1st County Cavan Golf Club. She is the last of an old distinguished Cavan family .Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to New cemetery.
De La Salle Past Pupils Union 1965-1966 President Toggy Connolly, Vice President Teddy McCormack, Secretary Father Ray Brady, Treasurer Timmy Murphy. Committee Sean Galligan, Pat Sharkey, Phil Murray, Mel Doherty, ,Leo Ronan and Michael Connolly.
December 25th 1965 Bank of Ireland and the National Commercial Bank of Scotland combine to buy the Irish National Bank for a knock down price of £16,950,000. Dr DSA Carroll General Manager of the Bank Of Ireland announces the deal saying that negotiations took some years to complete and the combined asset value of the companies involved exceeds £¼ Billion.
Guinness heir Garech Browne launches his Claddagh records in Britain with the best selling Irish LP ‘Leo Rowsome King of the Pipers’ the first to be launched. He has just launched an LP of Patrick Kavanagh the well known poet and author who hales from Mucker Inniskeen county Monaghan where he was born 60 years ago. Kavanagh tells stories relates incidents from his life and philosophy on the record which is sure to sell well in both England and Ireland where Kavanagh has built up a reputation for genius. Garech has attended every Fleadh Cheoil since the start and in the last five years has taken recordings of the main events at Fleadh Cheoil Na hEireann. He is a person friend of Cavan doctor and Fleadh Vice President Brian Galligan Farnham Street.
Moonlight Players Castletara entertain the patients in Saint Phelim’s Hospital to their award winning 3 act comedy written by Joe Reilly Drumcrave on Monday night last.
Bridge Club N/S Joan O Hanlon and Maureen Hunt E/W Jim Burke and Peggy Willock. The Christmas Turkey competition was won by N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Anna McEneaney. The special prize was won by Owen McGovern.
Small supply good demand and excellent prices at Cavan December Fai. Yearlings £35-40 2 year olds £52-58 3 years £61-75 milch cows £45-50 springers £60-70 mincers £35-45. Working horses £45-55 colts and fillies £40-50 knackers £45-55 donkeys £8-12. Carrying sows £25-30 casseogs £23-27-10-0 and bonhams £8-12 per pair.
Good turkey hens fetch 3/6 per lb at Cavan Turkey Fair while cocks were fetching 2/5 to 2/6 on poor demand.
Death of Maureen McCarren at her residence Palmerstown Road Rathmines Dublin. She was wife of the well known highly popular Andrew McCarren Saint Anne’s Farnham Road Cavan. She was daughter of the late TJ Halford Strokestown county Roscommon. She was niece of Rev P Sharkey PP Roscommon and cousin of Rev T Sharkey CC Roscommon. She is survived by her husband Andrew daughters Mrs Desmond Buggy Claire Jacinta Andrea and one son David. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Church of the Holy Name Beechmount Avenue with burial later in Cullies cemetery Cavan.
Pictured is Colm Smith who has been appointed Group Sales Rep for Guinness Group Sales North West where he will be based in Sligo town. Colm is a native of Aughnacliffe county Longford and was educated at the local Aughnacliffe National School and Saint Mel’s College where he was a brilliant academic and sports man winning Hogan and Leinster College’s medals in 1948 when he also won a College’s Interprovincial medal with Leinster. Outstanding senior footballer of fine strong physique Colm won a Railway Cup medal with Leinster in 1952. Coming to work in Cavan town Colm threw in his lot with Cavan and won an Ulster senior championship medal in 1955. He joined Cavan Gaels at its inception in 1957 and won 3 Cavan senior league medals and only this year capped a great career with a senior championship medal when the Gaels beat Bailieboro in the final. Colm was a leading member of the Cathedral Choir Cavan Musical Society and County Cavan Golf Club. Colm and his family are highly popular and will be greatly missed in Cavan where he made many friends.
Marona Foster Market Square has large selection of Cadbury Urney chocolates to suit all tastes and budgets. Large selection of Christmas Crackers along with annuals including the Dandy Beano Crystal School Friend and Roy Rogers. Religious and scenic Christmas cards and calendars. Cigarettes and cigars in Christmas presentation boxes of fifty and one hundred. Open till late each evening.
Cavan Gaels Bingo £51 Mrs Logue Mrs Simpson Mrs Healy £10 Miss P Soraghan Sinead Ni Giolla Mhicheal and Mrs Frank Lyons. £8 Sam Ross.£7 Mrs Barney Connolly Gerry Smith and Mrs Clare Gumley. £140 Snowball not won.
Rev PJ Corrigan CC Milltown is appointed Chairman of the newly formed County Cavan Drama League at a well attended meeting in the Ulster Arms Hotel Cavan. Vice Chairman Teddy McCabe Tierworker Secretary Kathleen Lyons Shantemon Treasurer Gerry McDonagh Kingscourt . Local members of the committee include Fathers A Gallogly Lavey Strand Johnny Cusack Bunnoe M/S Andy O Brien Crubany Joseph G Reilly Drumcrave and Phil Cullivan Cavan.
Hilarious Christmas mystery by Anglo Celt employee Jimmy McEntee ‘No Smoke Without Fire’!
Mary Glavey Chiropodist Main Street will be away from Cavan from December 24th -30th December 1965.
Cavan Nurse’s annual dinners dance in the Ulster Arms. Pictured are Miss A Quinn Dr PD Power County MOH Miss A Kelly Dr Roy Hayes Rose Meehan Bridge Street Dr PJ Watters Assistant County MOH Miss M Brady Dr Tony Farrelly County Physician Gerry Hunt Dental Surgeon Paddy D Maloney County Surgeon and Michael J Smith Secretary Cavan County Council.
After many years of striving and disappointment Ballyhaise win their first ever Cavan football trophy when they beat a strong Gown side 2-3 to 1-3 to win the 1963 Junior League title at Breffni Park. Ballyhaise Shamrock’s won the County senior hurling title aided by students in the Agricultural College in 1925-1926 and 1947-1948. Only for the outstanding display of man of the match Pat Hourican at centre half for Gowna Ballyhaise would have won by a lot more than one goal. Strong tough Gowna outfit with the heavy surface suiting their style led by 1-1 to 0-1 at half time. Up and coming never say die Steve Duggan got the all important score when he shot to the net with just ten minutes of play left after Ballyhaise had dominated the second half play. George Shiels hit back for Gowna but Ballyhaise inspired by Mike Steve and uncle Ted Duggan held out for an historic win. Team M Farrelly Martin O Neill Enda McGowan H Brown Eamonn McCormack M Smith V Vaughan Louis Lyons Hughie Newman Steve Duggan Mike Duggan Tom Plunkett M Kevlehan B Smith and Ted Duggan. Referee Fintan Tierney.
Cavan Shamrock’s beat Kells Celtic 3-0 at cold frosty and sparsely attended Tierquin Park. All the goals were scored in the first half with Padgin Woods striking after ten minutes for typical class goal after beating two defenders. Then the well built Sean McSherry brushed aside the challenge of the smaller Kells defenders to blast to the Kell’s net after 15 minutes. The final score came on 32 minutes when after clever inter play with Des Lambert and Dickie Smith George Pratt rounded the keeper for another great Shamrock’s goal. Stars for the Gael’s were Paddy Lyons who is quickly making a big name for himself in football circles and rumored to be in negotiations with Dundalk FC. Gene Cullivan and Frank Lyons were sound in defence while John Burns and Dessie Maguire were excellent half backs. The Cavan forwards toyed with Kells and should have made much more use of the possession they enjoyed but George Pratt Des Lambert Andy McGahon and Sean McSherry were wonderful footballers and gave a display of beautiful inter change play on a sticky surface. In the curtain raiser 7 a side minor game Cavan Shamrock’s beat Saint Felim’s 7-2. Shamrock’s are in action again over Christmas when they take on old rivals Darver Stars in Readypenny outside of Dundalk on Saint Stephen’s Day. After the game both teams will be guests of Dundalk FC at their league of Ireland match at Oriel Park.
Peter ‘Pete’ Smith who emigrated in 1928 is home for the first time to spend Christmas with the family Eileen Josie and Hughie in the Courthouse Cavan. His brother Barney will join the family soon after Christmas when he journeys up from Naas for the family reunion.
Death of Julia Reilly Drumcrave one of the beat known and highly popular ladies in the community. She was known for her deep piety and unstinting charity and dedication to the poor and the less well off in the area. She was wife of James Reilly Drumcrave and mother of Joe G Reilly the well known author and playwright and Father J T Reilly CC Kinlough and Patrick Drumcrave along with 3 daughters Maureen Eilish and Nora. Bishop Austin Quinn led more than 100 clergy in paying tribute to Mrs Reilly by their presence at the funeral and removal. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral where Father ABC McGrath officiated with burial later in Coronea cemetery.
January 1st 1966 Ronnie Griffith of the Mighty Avons in heroic attempt to rescue Patrick Reilly farmer aged 30 from Killinkere as his car plunged into the icy waters of Lough Ramor resulting in his death despite Ronnie’s heroic action. Mr O Reilly’s girl friend was taken from the car alive and survived the ordeal which happened close to the Farmer’s Ballroom Virginia where the Mighty Avons were engaged to play.
Cavan Vocational Education Committee are shocked to find out that their site for the new Vocational School at Cavan has been refused planning permission by Cavan County Council on the grounds that it was not connected to the mains water supply and no public sewerage scheme was available in the area. An appeal to the Minister of Local Government is planned.
Death of Bernard Smith Rock Cross suddenly on December 20th 1965. Native of Crosskeys he was a member of the well known Smith family and emigrated to America many years ago. Returned in recent years and married Patricia O Reilly Insurance Broker Bridge Street who was born in Ballina County Mayo and her father was Manager of the Gas Works in Abbey Street . She later as a young girl of 17 married Charlie Reilly Insurance Agent Bridge Street. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery. Bernard Smith is survived by his wife Patricia and young daughter Gráinne.
Death of Frank Keyes at Saint Felim’s Hospital on New Year’s Eve 1965. He was the famous Town Crier and Bill Poster with several sites convenient to the Town Hall and Market Square. He started off life as a Carter and later succeeded his late father as Town Crier. He resided with his brother Tommy in Breffni Terrace. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal of this great character in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery
Wren Boy’s and Mummer’s out on two days over the extended Christmas Holiday. Only a handful on each day with many people regretting the demise of this old custom with still others delighted to see the back of a terrible nuisance over the Christmas holiday.
Orphans in the Poor Clare Convent are singled out for special treatment this year with Santa making his way by Fire Brigade from the Town Hall to distribute presents to each child. While on Christmas Day the Children of Mary arrived with the real Santa to distribute more gifts. On Saint Stephen’s Day Santa from Dublin arrived to present each of the children with a beautiful Christmas gift with Matty Hand and Stan Mullery putting on a picture show of cartoon and Funnies in the Concert Hall. The De La Salle Flagelot Band arrived on Christmas eve and entertained the orphans and nuns who didn’t let any of the boys go without presenting them with a special gift each.
Bumper Christmas for the traders in the town with all shops reporting record turnover in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The mild calm weather was another factor which attracted the shoppers out. The bakeries in the town did particularly well making up for the lack of supply from the Dublin bakeries who are all on strike this Christmas.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the Midnight Mass in the Cathedral assisted by Father Paddy Mallon with Father Torlac O Reilly deacon Father Ray Brady sub deacon. The sacred music was rendered by the Cathedral Choir with Father ABC McGrath on the organ. The 8 am Mass was celebrated by Father Joe Dolan Adm and both the 10 and 11:30 celebrated by Father John Maguire. Special 9 o clock Mass celebrated by Father PJ McManus. Father PJ Gargan celebrated the 8 and 9 o clock Mass in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry. Father Aidan Foynes home on holiday from Florida said the 8 and 9 in Saint Aidan’s Butlersbridge while Father ABC McGrath celebrated the 10 Mass on Christmas morning. Father John Maguire celebrated the Midnight Mass and 9 am in the Saint Clare’s Covent where the Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated two private Masses on Christmas Day. The new choir of the Girl’s of Saint Clare’s sang the Christmas carols.
January 8th 1966 Mary Boylan daughter of Matthew and the late Mrs Boylan Derragarra Butlersbridge is conferred with her BA BCom and DPA degrees at a conferring ceremony in Trinity College Dublin.
Glady’s Waller Miss Ireland and third in the recent Miss World Pageant in London is toasted by the people neighbours and friends in Bailieborough. Buffett supper in Graham’s Hotel is followed by the presentation of an inscribed gold bracelet by the Reverend Mr Nelson and Father Micheal Kelly all agreeing that Glady’s put Bailieboro on the map and as she said herself she was always proud of her roots and mentioned Bailieboro every time she got a chance. Both Graham’s Hotel and the Protestant Parochial Hall were packed to capacity with friends family neighbours and local well wishers.
“Flat lets to rent in Cavan town at 43 Coleman Road with one bed £3 and two bed £5 per week with blankets bed linen and divan beds with interior spring mattresses. Each room has an electric socket and running water some even with hot water. Communal use of well appointed kitchen and bathroom with immersion heater.
Cavan Barmen’s Association 2nd annual dinners dance in the Ulster Arms fails to repeat the success of the initial venture with only less than half of the record 300 of last year in attendance in the Ulster Arms Ballroom. Pictured are Mrs Colm Smith Mrs J Philips Veronica Sharkey Secretary Blue Moon Cavan Francis McDermott Edward O Gorman’s Chairman Mrs Mick Burke Clone and Mrs Des Coulter Cavan Mineral Waters B Muldoon Leo Dowling Treasurer Mr J Philips Mick Burke Tommy Donohoe D O Brien Colm Smith Micheal Smyth and Des Coulter.
Death of one of Cavan’s best known and most loved characters Mrs Rose Ann Cullen late of the Town Hall at the residence of her daughter Mrs Terry Sheridan Moynehall Cavan. She was widow of the late Patrick Cullen Caretaker Cavan Town Hall and mother of the late Patrick ‘Packy’ Cullen who succeeded his father as Caretaker. Her daughter in law May Cullen is now Caretaker and lives over the Town Hall with her family 4 boys and 1 girl Marie. Rose Ann was extremely religious and very charitable and nobody ever called to her house was turned away empty handed. She passed on a great love of the Rosary to her family and recited the prayers every night along with the trimmings and prayers for neighbours relatives and friends. Predececeased by her husband Patrick and son Packy who died in 1961. She is survived by her daughter Brigid ( Mrs Terry Sheridan) Moynehall one son Bernard Saint Phelim’s Place. There was a vey large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Death of Alice Drumm 31 College Street at her residence. She is survived by her nephews nieces relatives and many friends. There was a very good attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
In his review of 1965 Pat O Neill pays tribute to the great work being done in the county town for the juveniles and minor footballers with Saint Oliver Plunkett’s winning the Under 16 and Cavan Minor titles. Jim McDonnell ironically in the very year that he retired is nominated as the Cavan footballer of the year with his display in the County senior championship for Cavan Gael’s the highlight of the year 2nd was Ray Carolan who just missed out on a Junior county medal with his native Cross 3rd Charlie Gallagher who is scoring at will for Cavan and tops once again the national scoring tables 4th John Nallen who made an enormous contribution to Castlerahan’s junior championship success and now has won medals in Mayo Galway Meath and Cavan as well as representing all of theses counties at senior level 5th is Philip Murray who missed out on his club’s senior championship success but continues to wreak havoc on defences at club and county level 6th is Paddy Cusack the emerging Crosserlough youngster who has starred for Saint Norbert’s Kilnacrott and Cavan minors as well as Crosserlough this season.
Cavan Shamrock’s draw with Clones 4-4 in a thrilling challenge game at Tierquin. Des Lambert was man of the match and turned on the magic to shoot a brilliant solo goal for Shamrock’s after only six minutes. Clones who were much more experienced and cautious in their early approach work hit back and Bobby Sheerin the well known Clones wizard hit back on twenty minutes with a class goal giving Paddy Lyons in the Shamrock’s net no chance. Agnew and Montgomery took advantage of the shaky Cavan defence to score twice more for Clones before the break leaving the border men 3-1 up at half time. Cavan Shamrock’s took over in the second half with Eamonn Byrne their outstanding centre half moving into attack. After 8 minutes Dickie Smith placed Eamonn Murray after some intricate dribbling scored the goal of the season for the Shamrock’s weaving through the tight Clones defence to slip the ball under the advancing keeper. Michael Kavan who is establishing quite a reputation at this level pounced on two errors in the Clones defence to score two opportunist goals and give the Shamrock’s an unexpected lead. Clones still playing coolly and brilliantly on the ball with Sheerin and Reavey outstanding got a deserved equalizer through the always danger Agnew with 5 minutes left for play to leave the final score Cavan Shamrock’s 4 Clones Town 4. Pat Rafferty from Saint Phelim’s Place in Cavan was an outstanding referee. Des Lambert man of the match George Pratt Gene Cullivan Eamonn Byrne Michael Kavanagh and Gerry Egan starred for the Shamrock’s while Agnew Sheerin and Montgomery never gave up for Clones.
Brother Mark who was one of the first De La Salle Brothers to come to Cavan over 20 years ago is seriously injured while out walking with his colleague Brother Martin Superior of the De La Salle College in Wicklow. Both men were knocked down by a bus in Wicklow town resulting in the death of Brother Martin while Brother Mark is detained in Wicklow County Hospital with serious but not life threatening head injuries.
January 15th 1966 January 15th 1966 Louise Beatty from Ballintemple Ballinagh is voted Nurse of the Year at Armagh Mental Hospital. Louise was educated at Ballintemple NS and The Technical School Cavan. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Betty Ballintemple Ballinagh.
Over 200 guests at Cavan Gael’s dinner dance in the Ulster Arms at which the senior championship medals for the Gael’s win in the 1965 championship final were presented by the Chairman of Cavan County Board TP O Reilly who said that ‘Jim McDonnell’s display in the county final when he captained Cavan Gael’s to victory over Bailieboro was Jim’s finest hour. Paddy Conaty Chairman presided with guests such as HL Smith Secretary of the Cavan County Board and PC Donohoe Treasurer in attendance.
The Rugged Troubadours Cavan CBSI musical comedy in the Town Hall receives a mixed review in the Anglo Celt with the correspondent bemoaning the absence of the younger members of the troop in the cast a major concern also has to be the total absence of any girls or glamour in the cast. Among the principals are Seamus McCormack Dermot Smith Noel Fay Paddy McNamara Paddy Lyons Paddy Murray Olive Cassidy Philip Murray Charlie Moore Mike O Reilly Peter McGinnity and Cavan’s well known tenor Sean McManus. John O Connor and Mel Doherty top the bill and also collaborate with Father Torlac O Reilly in compiling the script and production. Ballad Group Peter Galligan Matt Donnolly Ben Gaffney and Michael Galligan Accordion Dermot Smith Dancer Brian McGlashin. Stage and Scenery Joe Cullivan Greg Sheridan and Peter Galligan. Lighting Smyth’s Electric Strand Dublin operated by Brian Sullivan. Costumes Ging’s of Dublin and Tony ‘Killykeen’ Doyle. Sound effects Paddy Ronaghan and Stan Mullery. Orchestra Violins Jackie Fitzpatrick Kieran Cullivan and K Scanlon Bass Leo Ronan Drums Eamonn ‘Buttons’ Brady and Piano Eileen Morgan.
Death of Jean Sullivan formerly of Cavan at the residence of her daughter in Mrs Joseph Altarach in Conn USA. She was only daughter of Thomas and Katherine Kelly Cavan. She is survived by her brothers James and Patrick in England.
Cavan Brdge Club N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Peggy Willock E/S Mr and Mrs Jim Burke.
Keen demand and good supply for the usually quiet January Fair. Yearlings £35-40 2 year olds £56-62-10 3 year olds £70-80 springers £65-80 mincers £35-45. Working horses £45-55 ponies £30-40 colts and fillies 40-56 donkies £6-12. Carrying sows £35-40 casseogs £33-38 and bonhams £10-14 per pair.
Huge crowd at presentation from the people of the town whom he served so loyally for 36 years to Bill Bergin in the Clubhouse of Cavan Golf Club. Tom Fitzpatrick TD made the presentation on behalf of the people of the town and pictured are Tom C Hickey Johnny Donohoe Bridge Street Maurice Jackson Dermot Morgan Owen McGovern Vincent Bartley Butlersbridge and Willie O Hanlon.
John McGearty youngest son of Michael and the late Mrs McGerty Butlersbridge is called to Templemore to train for the Garda. He was a playing member of Butlersbridge Saint Aidan’s GFC and an outstanding boxer winning all of his recent bouts.
Sympathy is extended to Arthur Tilson Steward Glenlara House Swellan Cavan on the death of his father William Tilson Cloverhill at Lisdarn Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife some years ago and is survived by one daughter and five sons.
January 22nd 1966 Pictured are the three O Reilly brothers from Kilconny Belturbet who were all presented with their degrees during 1965. They are son of Terence and the late Maureen O Reilly NT nee Smith. Patrick BCom and Terence BE graduated from UCD while youngest brother Leo is studying for the priesthood and graduated from Maynooth with his BSC degree.
Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupil’s Union Dublin Chairman Pat Bannon Secretary Des Gilroy Treasurer Gerry O Reilly. The annual dinner dance will be held in Jury’s Hotel Ballsbridge with the committee making an all out drive to surpass the 450 attendance at last years celebration at the same venue. Tickets are available in Cavan from Father Pat Brady Saint Patrick’s College TM Gilroy 25 Cathedral Road price 30/-
Cavan Oliver Plunkett’s led by their captain Niall O Brien and vice captain Paddy Reilly are feted at a ceilidhe in Saint Augustine’s Hall at which the Under 16 county championship medals are presented by Chairman of Cavan Juvenile Board the legendary Seamus Gilheaney. Pictured are Tommy Smith Secretary Cavan Oliver Plunkett’s Seamus Gilheaney Paddy O Reilly vice captain Niall O Brien captain and Patrick Blessing goalkeeper.
Father ABC McGrath opens the Octave for Church Unity by celebrating Mass at a reasonably well attended Cathedral. The octave will finish on Tuesday with another Mass in the Cathedral.
Cavan Whist Dr Martin and Peggy Willock E/W PD Maloney and James Mansfield.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Felim’s Hospital sends thanks to all those who visited or entertained the patients at Saint Felim’s over the Christmas period. Cavan Saint Vincent De Paul Cavan ICA Belturbet Shoe Supplies Belturbet Golf Club M/S Jackson’s Garage dance committee M/S Mel Doherty John O Connor Sean McManus and Dermot Smith for music and song on Christmas Day. The Breffni Trio Pee Galligan Micheal O Callaghan and Paddy McEntee. Father Torlac and the Cavan CBSI troop with the ‘Ragged Troubadours’.
Cavan Gaels Bingo £140 shared between P Cahill Ted Reilly John Smith £10 Peter Mullen Paddy Lyons and John Daly £8 each Mel Reilly Pat Denning £7 Mrs Fitzpatrick Peggy Rogers and Mrs K Donohoe.
January 29th 1966 James McCabe BA BCom M Econ Science AIIS TTG from Ballintemple Ballinagh county Cavan replaces Tom McEvilly as CEO Sligo VEC. He is a former Cavan All Ireland footballer winning his medal in 1952 and in recent years assisted Sligo. Educated at Carrigan NS Saint Patrick’s College UCC and UCD. He is a former Rural Science lecturer and Physical Education instructor.
Death of Ellen Agnew 26 Emmett Place at the age of 65. She was ill for sometime and bore her illness with customary patience and good humour. She was extremely well known and highly popular with a great affection and care of those less well off in the community. Ellen was a member of the well known old respected McManus family Upper Main Stree. She was wife of Henry Agnew a veteran of both World Wars. In the second war he was taken prisoner and interred in Italy when Italy was over run by the Allies he was engaged in the long march finishing as a prisoner of war in Germany. She is survived by her husband Henry seven sons and two daughters brother Benny sister Katie. There was a large and representative at the funeral and removal to the Cathedra of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Thomas Kevin Smith youngest son of Mrs Smith and the late Danny Butlersbridge is appointed a partner in Roger Greene and Sons 11 Wellington Quay Dublin. He is the first outsider in this 3 generation family business to be appointed a full partner of the firm. Kevin is a playing member of Butlersbridge GFC with whom he won a junior county championship medal in 1964 and a former member of Cavan Gaels club with whom he won a county senior league medal in 1959. He took his BCL and LLB degrees at UCD and was educated at Coolboyogue NS Saint Patrick’s College and UCD.
Gala night at Drumalee GFC dinner dance in the Ulster Arms with over 200 present to witness TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board GAA present the members of the Junior league winning team with their medals. This is the first competition ever won by the Club who have had a series of near misses in recent years before hitting the jackpot this year. Tommy Molloy is the captain and all officers and committee of the club were re elected at their recent AGM for the coming year with Paul Caffrey once again Chairman. Among the VIPs at the gala dinner were HL Smith Secretary Cavan County Board and Paddy Donohoe Treasurer Cavan County Board.
Death of the very popular Jimmy Higgins Cock Hill at Lisdarn Hospital after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude. He was a painter by trade and also worked as a commissioner at Cavan’s Magnet Cinema at night. He was extremely popular and very well known over a wide area being a member of an old distinguished Cavan family. He was predeceased by his wife and his survived by his only child Tony brother Barney a member of Cavan’s Anglo Celt staff and sister Molly Drumalee. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Sympathy is extended to Sean Og Flood ESB official resident at Swellan and former Cavan and Louth championship goalkeeper on the death of his mother Elizabeth Flood Dundalk.
Joseph Allen from Breffni Terrace is struck from behind and knocked down by a car while walking back into Cavan at Upper Lavey. Joseph was removed to Cavan’s Surgical Hospital with head injuries which are not life threatening.
The students of Loreto College Cavan take up a collection for the Children’s Hospital Crumlin in Cavan town over the weekend amounting to £42 in 12 hours of collection.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Dermot Morgan E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
Dr WF Arnold from Lough Gowna will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms Cavan.
Cavan Barmen continue their meetings at 11 each night in the ‘Blue Moon’ Bridge Street with a view to entering a team in this year’s Tops of Breffni talent competition.
“Smyth’s Record Shop 60 Main Street and now Sport’s Centre Cavan congratulate Larry and the Mighty Avons on reaching number 1 with their hit single ‘Lovely Leitrim’! “
February 5th 1966 The race for the moon between America and the USSR continues with the Russians ‘soft landing’ a satellite Lunar 9 on the moon that is continuing to send data back to earth.
Brenda Scott Moynehall Jane Coyle Mary Mansfield Farnham Road and Ann McKiernan from Belturbet all Loreto College senior students who were competing at the ‘Young Scientist Exhibition’ sponsored by Aer Lingus. Mary Mansfield had a detailed report on the hardness of the water at Loreto College. Their project ‘Coarse Angling and Tourism in Cavan’ was highly commended and Brenda Scott was the winner of a prize in the Junior Geographical section.
Con Smith is ousted from his post as Assistant Secretary Cavan County Board by Tommy Duke from the Stradone Club with Duke receiving 142 to Con Smith’s 139. Simon Deignan in a close contest edged out his old rival Patsy Lynch for the position of Central Council representative. Very complicated process with Patsy getting 54 votes to Simon Deignan’s 51 and 3rd placed L Lynch getting 30 votes. L Lynch was eliminated and this resulted in Simon Deignan getting 70 votes to the outgoing Patsy Lynch’s 58. Jim McDonnell TP O Reilly Tom Maguire TM Gilroy and Mick Higgins were elected to represent Cavan at the annual Congress at Easter while Charlie Gallagher Jim McDonald TP O Reilly TM Gilroy and Mick Higgins are the representatives for the Ulster Convention. Cathal Young Tommy Smith Paddy Reilly Hugh McNamara and Mel Keaveney were the scrutinizers.
Cavan Shamrock’s 1966-1967 Chairman Dr Charles Lorrigan Vice Chairman Ray Griffith Secretary Micheal Smyth Assistant Secretary Gene Cullivan Treasurer Des Lambert Committee Joe Greene Senior Pat Rafferty Vincent O Connor John O Rourke UDC Tolly O Donnell Jimmy Bury Sean Smith Sean McSherry Ken Simpson and T Gorman. Senior Captain Dickie Smith minor captain Gerry Egan. Selectors Pat Rafferty Sean Smith and Ray Griffith. In the Inter Town League entries are received from Dunleer Monaghan Cavan Ardee Drogheda Dundalk (2) and Darver county Louth.
Cavan Shamrocks beat Clones 4-2 at wet and windy Clones before a small crowd who braved the inclement elements. Des Lambert struck twice for the Shamrock’s and Dickie Smith and Gerry Egan added to the total. Montgomery and Agnew were on target for Clones who were strangely lethargic compared to the exuberance of a very competent Cavan team. The two sides will meet again next Sunday at Tierquin with the curtain raiser being another round of the minor 7 a side tournament.
The Mighty Avons who are on the top of the charts for the second week in a row with ‘Lovely Leitrim’ play on Friday at Borderland Muff Saturday Palm Beach Dublin Sunday Cloudland Rooskey Wednesday The Ritz Carlow Thursday Freedom from Hunger dance Cavan Town Hall Friday Dundalk and Sunday Portlaoise.
Tractamotors go from strength to strength with £2,000 win for their new showroom in the nationwide Morris Garages competition. They are opening a new purpose built 22,000 square feet premises in Prussia Street Dublin where they have been appointed Morris and Reilly agents for Dublin city North West. Pictured are Tom Clarke Managing Director Brendan Murra Director and George McClarey Director.
Stephen Walsh formerly of Church Street and a former employee of Cavan’s Anglo Celt is elected Chairman of the Oireachtas Press Gallery. Now domiciled in Dublin and working with Independent Newspapers he is son of the late Mr and Mrs Walsh Church Street his father was a leading journalist with the Anglo Celt and covered the handover of Cavan Garda Barrack’s in 1922.
Brendan and Kathleen Murray pay £3,500 for PA Galligan’s Bridge Street which they intend to turn into apartments in the downstairs and upstairs portions of house. Bought in trust by Sean Kelly JV Kelly and Company the auctioneers were Murphy/Quinn and Company and Jack F Binchey had carriage of sale.
Cavan CYMS Junior Snooker Liam Cooke beat Bill McCusker Michael Higgins beat Eamonn Smith Gerry Egan beat Oliver O Reilly Martin Kitson beat Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll John O Neill beat Laurence Nee and Dessie Gumley beat Michael Smith. Senior Snooker Phelim Coffey beat Benny Cafferty Paddy O Reilly beat Kieran Cullivan Gene McCusker beat Paddy McCormack and Sean McManus beat Eamonn Smith.
February 12th 1966 Helena Rehill a member of the Cavan County Council Staff in the Courthouse is crowned ‘Miss Cavan’ at a dance in the Town Hall Cavan by Glady’s Waller the present Miss Ireland who was placed 3rd in the Miss World Pageant in London. Helena is from Aughawee Crosserlough.
Matt McCutcheon former Cavan Slasher’s star and men’s outfitter Cavan is elected Captain of County Cavan Golf Club 1966 while Josephine Aylmer who is married to Tommy an instructor at Ballyhaise Agricultural College is elected Lady Captain for 1966.
Cavan Shamrock’s once again beat Clones 5-3 at Tierquin Park on Sunday. Clones travelled with just the bare 11 players and after Bobby Sheerin was injured in the second half had to call on Cavan’s sub Ton Doonan to fill the gap. Doonan grabbed the opportunity to show the Cavan selectors that he should have been in the Shamrock’s first eleven with a man of the match performance for Clones. He scored for Clones and set up M Sheerin for another goal near the end and if he had played the full match would have undoubtedly influence a different result. Cavan Shamrock’s led 2-0 at the interval courtesy of goals from Andy McGahon and Des Lambert. Scorers for Cavan George Pratt 2 Dickie Smith Des Lambert and Andy McGahon. The Shamrock’s have an early start next Sunday travelling to Readypenny Dundalk for a mid day kick off.
Crosserlough Cootehill Oldcastle Smith’s Motor Group Barmen’s Association Cavan Shamrock’s Kinnypottle Comics and Comhaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann are some of the groups already entered for the popular ‘Tops of Breffni’ talent contest in the Town Hall.
Christmas lights and lanterns are not yet taken down by Hughie Boyle for the Cavan Chamber of Commerce. The decorative Christmas tree beside the Town Hall is still bedecked with Christmas lights and baubles.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Gerry Hunt and Paddy Maloney E/W Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey.
The recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms will be given by Bobby Burns from Oldcastle.
Cavan CYMS beat Bailieboro 4-1 in a snooker challenge at Cavan CYMS with Phelim Corr beating Brendan Bird Mickey Breslin beat Francis Gregory Benny Cafferty beat Patsy Corcoran Jim Fay beat Thomas Murray and Sean McManus lost to Michael McGurk Bailieboro.
Cavan Tidy Towns Chairman Brother Ultan Vice Chairman Don McMullin ‘Rival’s Inn’ Secretary Eugene Lynch Cavan Technical School Assistant Secretary Bob Adams Treasurer Mary Glavey. The annual general meeting passed a resolution asking Carmel McDonald Town Clerk to facilitate the committee of Cavan Tidy Town’s by affording them the side room of Cavan Town Hall free of charge for meetings.
The Bishop of Clonfert Most Rev Dr Ryan yesterday described last weekend’s broadcast on the Late Late Show hosted by Gay Byrne as ‘most objectionable’. Mrs Fox who was interviewed by Gay Byrne with her husband Patrick said the item was in good faith and good fun and the comments of the Bishop were completely ridiculous. The Bishop meanwhile telephoned the studios during the broadcast and his secretary sent a telegram condemning the sketch as ‘immoral’. Later nearly all the municipal councils in the country passed resolutions supporting the Bishop’s stance in an affair known as ‘The Bishop and the Nightie’!
February 19th 1966 Pictured are the members of Vera Brady’s Fashion Committee. Teresa Halton Vera Brady Margo Galligan Clarice Reilly Sari Flynn Rita Graham Mary Bannon Mary Kane and Marie Murphy.
Annual Dinner of County Cavan Golf Club pictured are Breega McCabe Dominick McCabe Captain 1965 Dr BT Cullen President Seamus Fox Treasurer Rose Fox Paddy Fleming Secretary Bertie O Reilly Captain Belturbet Golf Club and Kathleen Morgan.
Felix Gormley Implement’s sales manager in Jackson’s is on an extensive 10day tour of Europe taking in Germany Austria and Switzerland. He is touring all the major farm implement manufacturers as a guest of PA Preston Swords Dublin.
Ulster Senior Cross Country Championships at Laragh House courtesy of Larry Brady. Pictured are the winners of the grueling men’s 7 mile event 1st W Deery Oak Leaf Derry 2nd Dan McDaid Crannford AC Donegal and 3rd A Bradley Oak Leaf Derry . Deery finished 30 yards ahead of Danny McDaid who chased him all the way in this grueling 7 mile event over undulating terrain in heavy underfoot conditions. Oak Leaf were the team winners.
Smith’s Garage Dace committee pictured Raymond McIntyre Manager Con P Smith Mary Smith Miss M Donohoe Secretary Social Club Gerry Maguire Chairman Johnny Walsh UDC Pat Lynch Jimmy Mulcahy John Kellegher Rosaleen Coyne Gerry Fitzmaurice Michael Walsh Paddy Gaffney F Reilly Treasurer Social Club R Smith and Mel Doherty.
Cavan beat out of shape Kerry 1-11 to 1-6 in the National League Divisional Play off at sparsely attended Croke Park. They no qualify to meet Longford in the quarter final proper in Carrick on Shannon. Scorer’s for Cavan Charlie Gallagher 0-5 Cormac Cahill 1-0 Danny Brady and Jimmy O Donnell 0-2 each Tom Lynch and Ray Carolan 0-1 each. Kerry replied per Bernie O Callaghan 0-4 Denis Guiney 1-0 and P Moynihan and D O Shea 0-1 each. Cavan Matt McHugh Gabriel Kelly Hugh Barney O Donohoe Peter Pritchard Frankie Kennedy Tony Morris Donal O Grady Ray Carolan and Tom Lynch Cormac Cahill Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher Jim McDonnell John Nallen and Danny Brady.
Death of Nan Lee nee Brady 6 Elm Grove Ranelagh Dublin relict of the late John Lee. She was a native of Tullyco House Cavan being a member of the old and respected Brady family. In her youth she was chief organizer for Camogie in the area and was Secretary of Tullyco and Cavan Slasher’s with whom she won several senior championship medals. She was also a regular on the Cavan senior camogie team who were a force to be reckoned with in Ulster. She was a sister of Margaret Gough Church Street and Mrs Paddy Young formerly of Tierquin. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of William Wallace Church Street. He was a very highly organized progressive dairy famer who resided in Church Street Cavan in recent years. He was the pioneer of the motor trade in Cavan and owned a garage on the Railway Road for many years. He was one of the very first owners of a car in Cavan and sold and serviced cars in his garage for many years. Gifted horticulturist he was generous with his advice and gave away much of the produce from his excellently tended garden. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral service conducted by the Rev George Millar BA in Saint John’s Parish Church Cavan to the New cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College and Gwyen Arnold E/W Paddy Maloney and Gerry Hunt.
The prolific Drumcrave author and playwright Joe G Reilly produces another winner in the 3 act serio comedy ‘Venus in the Snow’ which is the follow up to the historic ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ broadcast from Radio Eireann last autumn with the famous Anna Minehane taking the lead role. The world premiere of Joe’s new play will take place at Cavan Drama Festival when Saint Patrick’s Players Castletara will stage ‘Venus in the Snow’ to an expectant Cavan audience. In recent months the troop have been practicing under the tuition of Joe Reilly and Don McMullin of the Rival’s Inn. The cast includes Kathleen Newman Mary Rooney Kathleen Lyons Kathleen Gorman Brian Boylan James Clarke Sean Dunne Tom Coyle . The Stage Manager is John Joe Lyons.
Cavan Freedom from Hunger Dance is the biggest event to be stage in the Town Hall with over 1,000 thronging the venue to hear Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons sing their new number 1 hit in the Irish top 10 ‘Lovely Leitrim’. A cheque of £460 was later sent to the Irish headquarters for famine relief in Dublin.
Mel Keaveney Secretary and Cavan Organizer for the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the 1916 Easter Rising appeals to all organizations in the area who wish to take part in the parade on Easter Sunday in Cavan town to contact him at the Courthouse Cavan.
February 26th 1966 Census of population to be taken on Sunday April 17th 1966. Last taken in 1961.
Tom O Higgins SC and his wife are the guest’s of honour at the Cavan Fine Gael dinner dance in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
End of an era in Cavan as Teresa O Rourke a sister of Charlie McGriskin Magnet Cinema decides to retire from business and puts up the famous premises of Frank O Rourke in the Market Square for sale. Teresa will retire to Dublin to live near her family there. Joe is in New York Charlie in Canada and Father Kevin recently ordained Columban missionary is now in Japan. George V Maloney Solicitor has carriage of sale while Murphy Quinn are the auctioneers.
Death of Terence Conaty Aughadrumagullon Butlersbridge. Well know farmer in the area he was known for his kindness and help towards neighbours and friends. He is survived by his wife sons daughters relatives neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
High scoring draw 5 all as Monaghan Town and Cavan Shamrock’s meet in Tierquin. Cavan Shamrock’s should have won this game as they were much the better side in a game played in atrocious weather and underfoot conditions. Against the run of play Monaghan per Paddy Connolly 2 and Jim McCann 1 went three up as a shaky Cavan defence creaked three times. Shamrock’s awoke from their slumber and man of the match George Pratt struck twice to level the scores. In the second half the brilliant Dickie Smith dribbled twice around the hard tackling Monaghan defence planting the ball each time in the net to give Cavan a 4-3 lead. George Pratt at this stage hobbled off with a knee injury and Shamrock’s were hard pressed to maintain their advantage but the flying blond Des Lambert who had a great game at outside left in a passing movement with Smith slid the ball past the Monaghan keeper for a 5-3 advantage. Monaghan struck back now and Cavan without George Pratt began to concede more and more ground Jim McCann struck twice for his hat trick to draw the game at 5-5 to leave the final score Cavan Shamrock’s 5 Monaghan Town 5. Andy McGahon had the chance of the game when fed straight through by Dickie Smith instead of rounding the keeper he shot weakly straight at him and Monaghan were off the hook. Best for the Shamrock’s were in defence Micheal Smyth Gerry Egan and at centre half Dessie Maguire. George Pratt Des Lambert and Dickie Smith were the pick of the forwards where McGahon did some great work on the ball as conditions blunted his close dribbling style.
Large congregation receive Ashes at the Ash Wednesday masses in the Cathedral . Father Joe Dolan Adm was chief celebrant of the 8 am Mass and the 7:30 evening Mass was celebrated by Father PJ Gargan. Many of the large overflow congregations not only received the Ashes but took the Pledge to abstain from alcoholic drink for Lent. During Lent there will be a special Mass on weekdays each evening at 7:30.
Death of Patrick Corr Kilnavara at his residence. He was a very well known local farmer. He spent some years in America and later came back home buying a family farm at Kilnavara. He is survived by his wife and one son Patrick. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Denn cemetery. Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Eamonn ’Buttons’ and Pauline Brady buy the bungalow of Connell Boyle BE who is leaving Cavan at Drumalee for a sum of £4,150. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn were the auctioneers and Jack Binchey Solicitor had carriage.
Cavan Bridge N/S Gerry Hunt and Surgeon Maloney E/W Joan O Hanlon and Maureen Hunt.
Cavan Gramophone Society recital in the Ulster Arms next week will be given by Raymond Walsh.
Cavan CYMS Billiards Eamonn Malone beat Sean Galligan. 2nd round Michael Higgins beat Eamonn Malone and Gene McCusker beat Michael Breslin senior.
Ray Warren the new proprietor of ‘Theo’s Bar in Belturbet is a very well known BBC radio broadcaster and has appeared in film in 1936 when he was later offered a film career at £200 per week by NBC. Contracted to the Decca label for many years he has made over 250 broadcasts on BBC and a feature on him is being prepared by BBC Television Northern Ireland. Ray holds a sing song in his popular ‘Theo’s Bar’ each weekend and weighs in with a couple of songs of his own to the great enjoyment of young and old.
Dan Treston the famous actor and critic will be the adjudicator at Cavan’s 20th Drama Festival commencing next Sunday night when Bishop Austin Quinn the Patron of the Society will declare it open for a run of ten days.
March 5th 1966 John Lambe Raheny Dublin is appointed new Sales Manager at Jackson’s Garage. He is a former manager at Cahill’s garage Raheny.
.Kevitt Castle Weather Station reports 4.06 inches of rain for February 1966 making it the wettest February since 1954 when 4.72 inches of rain fell. The rain fall in was 2.23 inches while the total rainfall in 1965 was 38.08 inches.
The nation pays tribute to Sir Roger Casement as thousands line the route from Arbour Hill Church to the Pro Cathedral as the remains of Sir Roger Casement who died a lonely death in 1916 for his live of Ireland are transported in solemn procession. The British authorities finally agreed to release the body of the patriot who was hanged in Pentonville Prison in London for treason sabotage and espionage in 1916 is finally given a State funeral. There was just a hint of Spring in the air as six NCO officers carried his coffin draped in the tricolor from his lying in state at the Church to the waiting gun carriage. President De Velera led the tributes. The remains were later interred with full military and State honours in Glasnevin cemetery.
T Tuite and J Ward from Oldcastle win the Cavan Motor Rally which began in Cavan and finished in Belturbet. 2nd was Mr and Mrs Derek Morris Cavan and 3rd M/S J Brady and Paddy Smallhorne Cavan. There were 20 cars competing in a course that took in parts of West Cavan measuring 55 miles in total.
Controversary as Dennis O Donnell of ‘Ard Mhuire Stranlorlar county Donegal is appointed Deputy Chief Agricultural Officer for County Cavan by the Cavan Committee of Agriculture. Dennis who is a lecturer at the Salesian College Pallanskerry and instructor with the Donegal Agricultural committee was appointed after a lively debate with P Sheridan declaring “we have enough officers. Soon it will be all officers and no men”!
Patrick Hilliard Minister for Posts and Telegraphs in reply to a question by Tom Fitzpatrick TD in Dail Eireann says that his Department have applied for outline planning permission for the erection of a new Post Office and Telephone Exchange at Cavan’s Market Square but he could no as yet furnish a starting date for the project.
Tom and Kathleen McKenna continue their tradition of excellence in the window display of the competition organized by Speedicook Porridge Oats when they win £10 as being the outstanding display for the product in Cavan. Over 600 retain outlets throughout Ireland took part in the competition.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Gerry Hunt and PD Maloney E/W Cyril and Gwyen Arnold.
Death of Bernard O Gorman Behey at Saint Phelim’s Hospital just weeks after the death of his wife. He was father of the late Father Andrew O Gorman and brother of the late Rev Monsignor Michael O Gorman Los Angeles and Very Rev F O Gorman. He was uncle of Rev Charles O Gorman Chaplain to the USA Navy. Predeceased by his wife Annie at Christmas, he is survived by his son Anthony and daughter Mrs J Deignan Mullingar. Father PJ McManus was the chief celebrant of the Requiem Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan where the Bishop Most Rev Dr Quinn led over 100 clergy in paying their last respects to the deceased. Burial later took place in Cullies cemetery.
Twenty people mostly girls injured as the crowds come out to welcome home Dickie Rock who finished 4th in the Eurovision contest in Luxembourg with ‘Come Back to Stay’!
March 12th 1966 Jack Lynch introduces yet another unpopular Budge with old reliables drink cigarettes petrol income and road tax all being severely hit. The public galleries in Dail Eireann were packed to hear the Minister deliver his message of more taxation.
Dublin outrage as Nelson’s Pillar is blown up in O Connell Street by subversives at 1:30 aprox on Tuesday. The top half of the monument was blown to smithereens as plate glass windows in all of the stores for hundreds of yards were blown out by the force of the explosion. Miraculously nobody at all was injured and the street was unusually quiet for that time of the morning. One of the city’s biggest tourist attractions visitors to Dublin delighted in climbing to the top of the Pillar to view the countryside and the city for miles around. Owned by the Bank of Ireland the Pillar yielded over £2.000 in revenue per annum and several people were employed in the operation. Brian Lenihan Minister for Justice said it was providential that no one was killed or injured in the blast as it was timed to go off when late night workers in restaurants and dance halls would be in the O Connell Street area. Traders in Moore Street seized the opportunity gathering up parts of the remnants which were later sold for souvenirs. In the run up the 50th Anniversary of the Easter Rising of 1916 the security authorities are expecting more incident with possible bloodshed expected. Security forces carried out a series of raids in the Dublin suburbs and eight men were later taken to the Bridewell for questioning. Minister for Justice Brian Lenihan said that it was ‘providential’ that nobody was killed or injured in the explosion as the bomb went off when many people including restaurant entertainment staff would be in O Connell Street.
Dinner and lecture ‘The Rising and the Cavan Connection’ to celebrate 10 years of Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne will be held in the Ulster Arms Ballroom in March. The Society was founded at a meeting in the Farnham Hotel in January 1956 and two years later the Bhreifne Journal was first published. Alphie Monaghan will give the lecture. He first came to Cavan in 1914 as organizer of the Irish Volunteers. Later the authorities captured him and after serving 3 months in Crumlin Road jail he was banished forever from the 9 counties of Ulster. He joined Liam Mellows for the Rising in Galway and went on the run with Mellows in Clare until 1917. He was back in Cavan as organizer of the Gaelic League in 1925.
Members of Smith’s Motor Group receive their awards from the Motor Industry Foundation pictured is Pat Lynch Service Manager John Foster 1st prize best apprentice in first year Paddy Gaffney Service Manager Tractor Division Cavan. The awards were presented by Sean Flanagan Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry and Commerce.
Cavan CYMS are running a bus to Dublin for Saint Patrick’s Day taking in the big Dublin parade and the Railway Cup Finals where Ulster are bidding for their fourth title in 4 years. The return fare is 12/6.
Peter McDonnell father of inter county star Jim changes his famous Model Y Ford car which was on the road for over 30 years ID 2787 for a Hillman Imp at ‘Fairtown Motors’ where proprietor Mike Reilly is seen presenting the new car to Peter with the old famous car in the background.
Death of John Clarke Alackan Cavan. He was a leading member of Cavan Brigade Old IRA in the battle for Independence and was interred in Ballykinlar county Down. He was an outstanding farmer and great neighbor always available to lend a hand or advice on a whole topic of issues on which he was a recognized authority. Survived by his wife Ellen 1 son Owen 4 daughters Eileen Rose Mary and Teresa 1 brother Edward Shankill and 2 sisters Mary Cusack Corawillan Mills and Margaret Ruddy Poles. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal to Saint Brigid’s Killygarry with interment in Saint Brigid’s cemetery. The military honours were rendered by the surviving members of Cavan Brigade Old IRA with trumpeter Teddy McCormack sounding the ‘Last Post’.
Death of Anthony Farrell famous merchant and clothes dealer ‘Annalee House’ Butlersbridge. He was Cavan’s best known business men and journeyed to Scotland each year to buy clothes of excellent quality which he sold on at fairs to working men of all sizes classes and ages. He had a shop at the bottom of Wolfe Tone Street and as well as selling excellent quality and value in clothes Anthony bought clothes which he reinstated and refurbished for sale at fairs and markets throughout the midlands. Anthony Farrell’s name was a sign of value quality and integrity and he had a fantastic reputation for straight fair dealing over many decades. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret only a last year 1965 he is survived by his sons Tony Gerard Brendan 2 daughters Gertie Cullivan and Vera McCarthy brothers sisters relatives many friends and neighbours. There was a capacity crowd in Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge for the Requiem Mass with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Gabriel Kelly is detained in hospital following Cavan’s surprise defeat at the hands of Longford 11 points to 7 in a titanic struggle in the quarter final of the National Football League in Carrick on Shannon. Longford led by 6 points to 1 after playing with a gale force wind in the first half. Huge crowd roared on Longford to their first ever appearance in the Semi Final of the NFL where they will play the winners of Down and Donegal. Gabriel Kelly was later removed to Cavan Surgical Hospital suffering from head injuries and is reported as extremely doubtful to take his place on the Ulster Railway Cup team who play Munster seeking their 4th successive success on Saint Patrick’s Day.
Johnny Donohoe Bridge Street catches the first brown trout of the season on Lough Sheelin when he lands a lovely 3 lb specimen on the opening day of fishing.
Parent’s Day at Loreto College where Rev B Farrelly SJ delivers the lecture ‘Youth 1966’ . The day concluded with the students staging a pageant of the 1916 Easter Rising.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S N Fallon and Jim Burke E/W J Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
CYMS Billiard’s Jimmy Brennan beat Tommy Hughes 3rd round Gene McCusker beat Michael Higgins while in the Junior Final on Sunday afternoon next Dessie Gumley will take on the in form local star Teddy O Neill.
Cavan Fair cattle in good condition fetched excellent prices. Yearlings £35-40 Two year olds £50-60 3 year olds £75-86 milch cows £45-55. Working horses £50-60 colts and fillies £40-50 knackers £40-60 donkies £8-12. Carrying sows £35-40 Casseogs £32-38 and bonhams £8-12.
“Beat the Budget. Have your car serviced for economy. Estimates and advice free of charge Billy Clarke Riverside Motors Railway Road Cavan.
“France Spain Italy Greece Germany Switzerland Austria USA and Canada tours to all destinations organized and supervised by John McGinnity Travel Cavan. Appointed agents for all IATA Airlines and tour operators.”
March 19th 1966 Strand Player’s Dublin the last show of the festival wins the overall Dr Lyon’s Cup with an astonishing 92 marks for their interpretation of of the 3 act ‘Tartaffe’ with Patsy Maloney winning the best actress for the second successive year. J G Reilly’s play which was excellently presented by the Castletara Players wins the for the world premiere of ‘Venus in the Snow’. Fifty Seven’ with the ‘Way of the World’ won the award for the best setting. The AOH Cup for rural groups was won by Saint Mary’s Dramatic Society Sandyford Dublin with ‘Them’. Best Producer Betty Ann Norton ’57 Theatre Group directing ‘Way of the World’ Alderman Hugh Lee Cup awarded to Castletara Dramatic Society for world premiere of JG O Reilly’s ‘Venus in the Snow’. Terry Martin of the ‘Holy Faith Past Pupil’s Union Glasnevin was awarded the best actor of the festival gold medal. Silver medals for outstanding performances went to Brenda Fricker ’57 Theatre Group’ Dick Staunton Navan and Ann Boucher Hayes Holy Faith PPU.
Ulster without the injured Gabriel Kelly beat Munster 2-5 to 1-5 to win their 4th successive Railway Cup a feat only equaled by Munster 1929-1933 and Leinster in the early 1950s . Alf Murray from Armagh President of the GAA is seen here presenting the trophy to a jubilant Sean O Neill the captain of the winning Ulster team. Ulster led at the interval by 1-4 to 0-2 thanks to a goal from Joe Lennon of Down and the aid of a stiff breeze blowing from the Canal goal. PT Treacey from Fermanagh got the vital goal at the start of the second half and Paddy Doherty had Ulster’s last score on 13 minutes of the second half. Aided by the breeze Munster laid siege to the Ulster Railway goal but the gallant Ulster defence where Paul Kelly of Donegal replaced his namesake Gabriel Kelly from Cavan held out for a famous victory. Ulster Seamus Hoare Paul Kelly Tom McCreesh Armagh Tom O Hare Patsy O Hagan Dan McCartan PJ Flood Ray Carolan Jodie O Neill Tyrone Joe Lennon James McCartan Paddy Doherty Charlie Gallagher Sean O Neill captain and PT Treacey.
Saint Patrick’s College Intermediate Champions of Ulster at Cross Country in Armagh. Team T McCauley Kevin McCarthy Eamonn McCormack Sean Fegan John Fulton P Molloy Frank Brady and S O Dowd. In the senior race Pearse Gilroy was the highest placed Saint Pat’s runnier finishing in a very respectable 9th position. In the Junior race Saint Pat’s led by Frank Brady who was 1st finished out of the medals with A McCann 5th and P Mohan 20th the best placed of a team who simply did not pack well.
Cavan Shamrock’s beat Monaghan Town 6-2 in the Inter Town’s Cup held at well attended Belgium Park Monaghan. George Pratt who is top of the scoring charts scored in the 5th 15th and 30th minute to complete his hat trick and put the Shamrock’s 3 goal to nil in the lead. C Macklin pulled one back for Monaghan but the Kilmore man struck again for his 4th just on half time. Dickie Smith scored both goals for the Shamrock’s who were content to defend their lead in the second half with Macklin again grabbing a late consolation goal for Monaghan to leave the final score 6-2 to the visitors. Dessie Maguire Micheal Smyth Frank Lyons and the outstanding Paddy Lyons in the Shamrock’s goal were best in defence while George Pratt and Dickie Smith were by far the pick of the lethal attack in which flying winger Des Lambert and Andy McGahon provided excellent support.
Death of the legendary Paddy O Reilly Joint Honary President of Cavan GAA at the age of 86. He was born in Drumullagh in the parish of Drumlane. He worked for 6 years in Thomas Gilsenan Solicitor’s practice in Belturbet before being appointed a Clerical Officer with Cavan County Council. He was later to serve as clerk Old Cavan Union secretary Cavan Board of Health and finally Secretary Cavan County Council from 1927-1940 when he retired. It was only in 1959 that he relinquished his post as Treasurer Cavan County Board after 56 years distinguished service to the GAA in Cavan Ulster and Ireland-33 of them as Treasurer. Paddy was a member of the GAA from the start in 1884 and played with Drumlane Son’s of O Connell. He was one of the four people who reformed the GAA in Cavan and Ulster at two meetings in the Temperance Hall in March and May of 1903 the others were Joe Smith the Courthouse John O Hanlon Managing Director of the Anglo Celt and Andy McEntee Sport’s Editor of the Anglo Celt and ‘The Breffni Bar’ 57 Main Street Cavan. Paddy Reilly took over the position of Secretary and the following year he was also Cavan’s representative on the Ulster Council of the GAA. He played a pivotal role in the establishment and purchase of Breffni Park in 1923 and the development of the grounds with the addition of further land in 1952. He was Chairman of the Cavan Camogie Board for a number of years and did much to establish the game in areas where hockey was the first choice for girl’s. He was known to be extremely shrewd and stretched every penny to the limit. He personally took charge of the provision of footballs in Breffni Park for all games and it was only in recent years that the winners of major championships were allowed to take the new ball home. Jack McConnell and Sons took care of the equipment making sure that each ball was pumped laced and patched. Paddy then took off with the two balls under his arm to Breffni Park always on time he was meticulous in all her undertook and was never late. He saw Cavan win 4 All Irelands in Croke Park during his tenure and was unlucky to be the one major officer left out of the travelling party to the 1947 Polo Ground’s Final when Cavan beat Kerry in the All Ireland Final 2-11 to 2-7. There was a capacity crowd in attendance for the removal and funeral with Cavan footballers from 1933-1936 taking turns to carry the coffin which was draped in the Cavan colours. Father ABC McGrath was the chief celebrant of the funeral Mass with burial later following an oration over the grave by the Chairman of Cavan County Board TP O Reilly in Cullies cemetery. Paddy O Reilly Athbara House is survived by his wife Mary Josephine nee Smith sons Tony in Crydon England and Dr Sean in London daughters Moira Seery Mullingar Gertie Blacke Thurles Patsy Carolan in Derry and one sister Susan Reilly in America. Among the distinguished attendance was Gerry Arthurs Secretary of Ulster GAA Harry Carey Chairman of Ulster Council Mick Duffy Chairman of the Monaghan County Board GAA Andy J O Brien Treasurer of Ulster Council of the GAA TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board TM Gilroy Vice Chairman Paddy Donohoe Treasurer Peadair Doyle Registrar and TJ O Reilly Chairman Cavan Hurling Board.
Neal Armstrong and David Scott narrowly avert a tragedy as their Gemini 8 Capsule goes into an uncontrollable spin as it successful docks with another space craft which later also went into an uncontrollable spin. The two men were brought safely back to earth being picked up by an American destroyer 3 hours after splash down the Pacific Ocean. The entire flight lasted just 11 hours but was to go on for 71 hours.
Mr and Mrs O Reilly die within hours of one another in Saint Felim’s Hospital after suffering from a bad bout of the prevalent flu. Natives of Corglass Kilnaleck. They are survived by their son Bernard. There was a large and representative attendance at the double funeral from Drumkilly with Father Joe Young officiating. They were buried together in the same grave.
Death of one of Cavan’s most popular and lovable characters Michael ‘Mickey’ Hickey Butlersbridge after a long illness at the age of only 54. Member of the famous Hickey Butcher’s family. They originally came from Mullingar but set up business in Cavan at Bridge Street over 40 years ago. The brothers Michael and Benny are partners in the business and they have recently acquired the most up to date premises in the midlands at Main Street ‘Cara Pharmacy’ where they are carrying on one of the most lucrative trades in the entire country. Mickey was a wonderful character although of delicate health he always seemed to have a smile and a pleasant word for all and knew all his customers by their first name. If Benny was the business man Mickey was the friendly welcoming face of the establishment and was loved and respected by all. He took a leading role in the establishment of the Pavilion Lawn Tennis Club and later the ballroom . He was an outstanding comic and took a leading role in the annual Pavilion Pantomime which ran from 1947-1955. Outstanding tennis and badminton player he won several open championships and was a member of the Pavilion team with the like of Spud Murphy Ina Hickey the leading lady player of her generation Jack Poyntz later Ken Cinnamond who was capped for Ulster Leinster and Ireland. Mickey Hickey is survived by his wife Kathleen 4 young children. He was brother of Patrick Controller Department of Posts and Telegraphs Bernard Cavan Walter Dublin Tom BDS Cavan Joe Aer Lingus sisters Betty and Maggie ‘Hickey’s Confectioners and Tobacconist’s Lower Main Street (Multisound). There was an overflow attendance at the removal and funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Masses on Saint Patrick’s Day Father Joe Dolan Adm celebrated the Solemn High Mass with deacon Father Felim McGovern and sub deacon Father PJ McManus the MC was Father PJ Gargan and Bishop Quinn presided. Father ABC McGrath was on the organ while the choir sang suitable songs of the Saint both in Irish and English finishing with ‘Hail Glorious Saint Patrick’. Father John Maguire celebrated the children’s 10 am Mass with Father PJ McManus CC celebrating the 7:30 as gaeilge.
Father Clear SJ conducts a one day mission for the members of the Children of Mary in the Poor Clare Convent.
Matt and Eilish Connolly buy ‘Jailna’ at Latt for Cavan £5050 former residence of Mr Bonsar CEO Bostick Ireland who are leaving Belturbet while Tom Clarke buys ‘Green Gables’ on the Cathedral Road for a knock down price of £4,000. The Auctioneer for both properties was JC Brady MIAVI Belturbet.
Big surprise as Des Gumley beats the favorite Teddy O Neill Saint Phelim’s Place in a titanic Junior Billiard’s Final before a capacity attendance at Cavan CYMS. The trophy and runner up medal was presented by the Chairman Jimmy McCormack.
Interesting detailed article on the origins and operations of the Holy Rosary Sisters Killeshandra by Sister Mary Eynard. Pictured are Mother M Barnabas Sister Louis Marie and Sister M Martha.
March 26th 1966 Ireland’s first Comprehensive school being built at Cootehill. The frame of the enormous school is all precast cement with beams and flooring of equal size and was complete in a record 18 weeks by Roecrete Swords county Dublin. PG McLoughlin Longford is the contractor while the Architects are Philip N Shaffrey Dublin. It is expected that the school will be ready for occupation by September.
H W ‘Bill’ Flannery MA BCom LLB is appointed to the Board of the Healy Group as Joint Marketing Manager. He is son of Mrs Flannery and the late Dr Flannery Farnham Street and is an accomplished lawn tennis player.
Stradone celebrate one of the great day’s in their illustrious history when they beat Killeshandra 2-4 to 0-4 to win the Intermediate League at Breffni Park. Killeshandra led by 3 points to 1 at half time aided by the strong breeze but after the turn around it was al Stradone. The cup was presented by County Treasurer PC Donohoe to the Stradone captain J Smith amidst unbridled jubilation after the game.
Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College running for Cavan secures second place in the Under 14 NACAI All Ireland Finals in Tullamore while Cavan finished 7th team. The race was run over a fast 1 mile course in boggy underfoot conditions with Frank Brady just being edged out of first place by D O Neill from Kilkenny with C Murphy Clare in 3rd place.
Tributes continue to pour in for Paddy Reilly late Athbara House who was associated with Cavan county Board of the GAA for over 56 years. Phil Lee representing Drumalee said he knew Paddy O Reilly better than anyone bar the Secretary HL Smith and was on committees with him since 1931 when he represented Crubany. Paddy was courageous and straight always leading by example. TM Gilroy worked with him both in Cavan County Council and said that Paddy was always straight shrewd spending the GAA money as if it was his own. He was shy exteriorly by was a man of purpose who always stuck to his guns and was impossible to convince otherwise. He was one of the nation’s great servants to the GAA and men such as Paddy Reilly had built the GAA from ashes to the pre eminence it enjoys today. TP O Reilly served with Paddy as an official on Cavan County Board said that Paddy was involved from the very start in 1884 guiding and playing with Drumlane Sons of O Connell . He was one of the ‘Big Four’ who reorganized the GAA in Cavan and Ulster in 1903. He served Cavan County Board as Secretary Treasurer for 33 years Chairman delegate to Ulster and Central Council. Paddy Reilly for many was the GAA in Cavan. He was generous charitable and good natured belying a tough outer gruff exterior. HL Smith said he knew Paddy Reilly from Athbara all of his life and he was totally centered on the welfare of the Association sometimes to the of his own family which he had to leave in order to devote so much time and effort to the development of Cavan GAA. He took a leading part with his father in re organizing the GAA in 1903 and was instrumental in the purchase and development of Breffni Park in 1923 along with TM Gilroy he was one of the driving forces behind the re development of the Park in 1952 securing more land and installing seating and first class playing area which was then the envy of every county in Ireland.
Sympathy is extended to Paddy Hanley of Highfield Road on the death of his mother Catherine Hanley Ardan Road Tullamore county Offaly. She was a native of Tipperary and sister of Michael Hogan who was shot dead by British troops on Bloody Sunday 1920 and after whom the Hogan Stand in Croke Park is named.
Old folk’s party in the Rival’s Inn with among the attendance being Dr P Power County MOH Dr P Watters Assistant County MOH and Dr N Tierney another Assistant County MOH. Nellie McIntyre Chairman thanked all for coming.
Despite Anselem Lovett’s recent outburst about the danger of rallying over 40 cars are entered for next week’s ‘Circuit of Cavan’ which starts in the Car Park Cavan with a speed trial and ends in Belturbet. A team from Telefis Eireann are entered and the individual entries are a whose who of the outstanding rally drivers north and south of the border.
The Easter Rising of 1916 will be commemorated in Cavan with a long list of events culminating in a monster parade at which Cmdt Jim Scanlon is the chief marshal. Seven bands are already travelling some from Northern Ireland representatives of the NFA GAA Irish Red Cross Old IRA FCA Civil Defence Macra Na Feirme. The parade will travel via Church Street Main Street James Connolly Street Thomas O Rahilly Street via O Donovan Rossa Place to Roger Casement Street and the Courthouse where Cavan native TP McKenna will read the Proclamation. Contributions continue to pour into Mel Keaveney General Secretary of the Golden Jubilee committee with Butlersbridge contributing £8-6-0 Mullagh 8-11-6 Mullahoran £3-5-6 Loughduff £6-10-0 Corlough £3-14-6 and Doobally £8-0-0.
Death of Edward McCormack in Birmingham at the age of 52. Native of Cavan he was formerly resident in Pearse Street. He fought in the World War 2 with the Allied Troops in the British Army. He was brother of Tommy McCormack Tullac Mongan and Jimmy McCormack Saint Mary’s Terrace. Edward is survived by his brothers and sisters. The remains were flown in from England and received at Cavan Cathedral with burial later in Saint Matthew’s cemetery Drumavaddy.
Sympathy is extended to the wife family relatives friends and relations of the late Michael Brady 4 Saint Aidan’s who has died in America. He was extremely popular and well known in Cavan before emigrating some years ago.
Meeting in Cavan’ Ulster Arms with a view to forming an organization to run a co operative farmer’s mart in Cavan is chaired by Tommy Aylmer Superintendent Ballyhaise Agricultural College. Representatives from Cavan Chamber of Commerce in attendance.
N/S Seamus Caffrey and Kay Henry E/W Jim and Mrs Burke.
Terrier dog belonging to the well known Sean O Hare Drumhackelty Butlersbridge has already killed 75 foxes this year which constitutes a new record for the Cavan area.
April 2nd 1966 New three room Crubany School is blessed and opened by Bishop Austin Quinn’ Pictured are Patrick E O Rourke OPW Father Joe Dolan Adm Andy J O Brien Principal Crubany NS Bishop Quinn Brigid Keelan NT P O Sullivan Chief Inspector Department of Education Miss A Scanlan NT D Bradfield Inspector Department of Education.
Poor Clare Convent Cavan the Ulster champions win the All Ireland School’s Public Speaking competition. Pictured are Marita Fitzsimmons Monica Cusack and Lil Kiernan.
Circuit of Cavan Expert Class J Bingham and T Harryman E F Went and PP Gleeson both from Dublin in a Cortina GT1 were runner up. Speed test in Car Park JW Pryce and Des Bartley 2nd Seamus McCabe and J Brady . Cavan Billy Morris in a Fiat 856. Norman Cinnamond came in for a lot of praise for his efficiency and courtesy as Clerk of the Course.
Thousands gather in Dublin’s O Connell Street including 900 survivors of the Easter Rising to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Rising outside Dublin’s GPO where the Tricolor flew in the fresh Easter breeze and the Proclamation was read. President De Velera inspected a guard of honour.
Surgeon PD Maloney teams up with Enda Boland?? Dublin to win the prestigious President’s Surgeon Cullen’s prize at Cavan Bridge Club thus becoming the first Cavan based player to win the competition for a second year. He previously won when partnering Gerry Hunt who is a past President of the Contract Bridge Association of Ireland.
Pictured at the 10th Birthday celebrations for Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne in the Ulster Arms Hotel Father Augustus Leydon Secretary Breege Sheridan Cavan County Librarian Treasurer Alphie Monaghan who gave the key lecture on ‘The Rising and Ulster-Personal Memories’ Father Charles J Travers Vice Chairman and Father Frank McKiernan President Saint Felim’s College the Editor of the Bhreifne Journal.
19 year old Willie Agnew is signed as a goalkeeper by Irish League Club and will commence training with his new club on May 1st 1966. Willie is a former member of Killeevan Sarsfield’s GFC and is presently playing with the local club Clones United. He is third in a family of 8 and is son of Mr and Mrs John Agnew Newbliss county Monaghan. Meanwhile Paddy Lyons who has the unique distinction of playing for Cavan in all grades Junior Under 21 and Senior football as well as senior hurling along with top inside forward Tommy Dickie Smith journey to Oriel Park on Sunday when they will have a trial for Dundalk in their League of Ireland clash against Longford Town.
Doctor Matthew B McCann formerly of the Celine Upper Main Street dies at Sheffield Royal Infirmary at the age of 56 he was only son of the late Mr and Mrs Terence McCann ‘Celine’ Cavan who were well known merchant’s and shopkeeper’s in the town up to twenty years ago. Matty as he was known to his friends was a very well known popular young man in Cavan being particularly friendly with the Smyth’s McEntee’s and Sullivan’s who all lived in Upper Main Street. He was educated at Drumcrave Saint Patrick’s College and The College of Surgeons in Dublin. He spent many days camping at Killykeen and fishing on the River Erne. He was a very keen motor cyclist and along with Jimmy McEntee and Mick Smyth travelled to Dublin for all the big GAA and soccer matches. They attended the Eucharistic Congress in 1932 and witnessed the huge crowds in the Phoenix Park with John McCormack singing ‘Panis Angelicus’. Over 20,000 priests later celebrated Mass on O Connell Bridge to mark 1900 years of Christianity in Ireland. Dr Matty McCann is survived by his sisters and was buried in Manton cemetery after Requiem Mass in Saint Mary’s Church Worksop.
Death of Alice Kelly wife of John Kelly Ricehill. She was highly popular and was a very charitable decent religious woman well known for her piety and goodness and generosity to the poor and those less well off in the community. She was mother of Sister Dr M Patricia Medical Missionaries of Mary Drogheda. She is survived by her husband John former official with Cavan County Council 3 daughters Sister Patricia Eilish Coffey Mary O Reilly USA and one son Sean in Shercock. Reverend Larry Corr CC Drumcor assisted by Father Micheal Kelly Bailieboro officiated at the funeral in Saint Patrick’ s church Drumcor followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs J McCusker Saint Patrick’s Terrace on the death of her mother Mrs Mary Lewis who lived with her for over 10 years. She was originally from Edenderry but emigrated some years ago to the USA. She returned from America after the death of her husband 10 years ago and came to live in Cavan where she was deservedly popular with all the neighbours and friends in Swellan and throughout the town. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Killygarry cemetery.
New photographic society formed in Cavan following well attended enthusiastic meeting in the Ulster Arms pictured are the Treasurer Kevin Kilduff Bob Henderson Chairman Mrs JH Farris Vice Chairman D Bradfield Highfield Road Secretary. Committee Patsy McConnell Tadhg Connolly VC Cole Matty Connolly and James Logue.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce announce that shops in Cavan will remain open all day on Holy Thursday but the majority of them will remain closed on Good Friday.
April 9th 1966 Cavan Shamrock’s take on Darver United in the second leg of the inter town’s cup at Tierquin with a goal lead from their first leg tie at Readypenny. The kick off will take place at 5 pm as the club are taking part in the Easter Rising Golden Jubilee parade and are asked to assemble at Cootehill Road before parading around the town to the Courthouse.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the 10 am Maundy Thursday Mass in the Cathedral where the oils for the Diocese were blessed and distributed. He was assisted by Father James Carroll and Father PV Mallon both Saint Patrick’s College. Father Joe Dolan Adm assisted by Father PJ Brady Saint Patrick’s College celebrated the Mass of the Last Supper at 6 pm while Father PJ Gargan was the MC. Good Friday Mass was celebrated by Father Bob McCabe President Saint Patrick’s College assisted by Fathers Sean O Reilly and Benny Maguire Saint Pat’s with the MC being Father Augustine Leydon. The Passion was chanted by Fathers ABC McGrath Felim McGovern and Torlac O Reilly. Paddy Lyons Peter McGinnity and D Mulligan read the passages from the Old Testament. Vigil Mass celebrated by Father Joe Dolan Adm assisted by Fathers Benny Maguire Torlac O Reilly and PJ Gargan MC. Bishop Austin Quinn presided. Lessons from the Old Testament were read by George V Maloney Junior Anselem Lovett and Joe Connolly all membes of the Cathedral Choir. Father ABC McGrath celebrated the 8 and children’s 10 Mass with Father John Maguire celebrating the 11:30 Mass on Easter Sunday.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Phelim’s Hospital returns thanks to the Top’s of Breffni winners Cavan Red Cross and the Vale Dramatic Society for their 3 act comedy ‘The Swan Song’ much appreciated by the patients and staff over the Easter Holiday.
Death of Martin Spellman Connolly Street a native of Cloone Lough Gowna. He came to live in Cavan some years ago and was deservedly popular with neighbours and all who knew him. He is survived by his sisters nephews nieces and a wide circle of friends. There was a representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Lough Gowna cemetery.
Most lots sell at satisfactory prices similar to the March fair at Cavan Easter fair where there was a good supply and keen demand.
President De Velera represents the nation at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the 1916 Rising held at the GPO Dublin. Just over 900 survivors of the Rising were in attendance to witness the national flag being raised over the GPO the reading of the 1916 Proclamation. Troops stood to attention and the Aer Corps stages a fly past in salute to those who gave their lives for Irish freedom fifty years ago.
John M Fitzpatrick son of Peter County Registrar and Rose nee Taggart formerly coach builders at 57 Church Street Cavan qualifies as a Solicitor following his final exams at the Incorporated Law Society. He lives at ‘Villa Marie’ Cootehill and was educated at Saint Michael’s school Saint McCartan’s and UCD before going on to do his finals at the Incorporated Law Society. He served his time with his uncle Tom Fitzpatrick TD Solicitor Farnham Street Cavan.
The very popular Maura Galligan is selling her home on the Cathedral Road and will leave Cavan to live in Dublin. She is widow of the legendary Michael J Mick Galligan former General Manager of Providers and she herself ran an extensive school supply business in a small shop in the house they lived in at Connolly Street Cavan. Con P Smith is the auctioneer and Tom Fitzpatrick TD has carriage of sale.
The Easter Rising of 1916. People all over the world pay tribute to the ‘Triumph of Failure’ on the 50th Anniversary of the Easter Rising April 30th 1916. The signatories of the Proclamation are pen pictured in this week’s Celt in an amazing 6 page feature which receives wall to wall coverage from traders in Cavan town. Padraig Pearse 1879-1916 whose father was an English Sculpture and mother from county Meath was an Irish teacher in Saint Enda’s Rathfarnham and was Commander in Chief of the Army of the Irish Republic as well as President of the Provisional Government. He embraced death with great dignity and courage and was executed at dawn on May 3rd 1916. James Connolly 1868-1916 was Secretary General of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions. He emigrated to the USA in 1903 but returned to Ireland in 1910. He was executed although very badly wounded at Kilmainham Jail on the 12th May 1916. His execution is remembered in song ‘James Connolly The Irish Rebel’. Thomas James Clarke 1857-1916 Treasurer of the Supreme Council of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and was born in the Isle of Wight. His mother was from Leitrim and his father from Tipperary. His early life was spent in Dungannon. He ran a Newsagency and tobacconist at 75A Parnell Square. He was executed at dawn with Padraig Pearse on the 3rd May 1916 at Kilmainham jail in Dublin. Joseph Mary Plunkett 1887-1916 Was a man of frail constitution but a brilliant mind accomplished author and poet ‘I see his blood upon the Rose’ left his sick bed to join his colleagues in the General Post Office. He married his sweetheart Grace Gifford hours before his execution on May 4th 1916 at Kilmainham jail. It was later said that Plunkett had the best military brain of all of the leaders of the revolution. Thomas McDonagh 1878-1916 was born in Cloughjordan county Tipperary and was Director of Training of the Irish Volunteers. He was executed at dawn on May 3rd 1916 at Kilmainham jail. Sean MacDiarmada 1886-1916 Secretary of the Supreme Council of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and was one of the founders of the Irish Volunteers in 1913. He too was executed at dawn on May 3rd 1916 at Kilmainham jail Dublin. Eamonn Ceannt 1881-1916 Commander of the 4th Battalion Irish Volunteers. He taught Irish to Gaelic League students. Outstanding Uileann Piper he played the pipes for Pope Pius X on a pilgrimage to Rome. Before he died he wrote a number of letters to his wife and 10 year old son. He was executed at dawn on May 8th 1916 at Kilmainham Jail Dublin.
Cavan town will celebrate the Easter Rising with a festival lasting from the 12th to the 17th of April 1966. The week commences with a GAA night at which there will be a national ballad contest in the Town Hall where admission is 2/6. On Wednesday the students of Loreto College will hold and Irish verse speaking concert and Father Charles Travers Vice President Saint Patrick’s College will lecture on the Easter Rising with special reference to Sean Mac Diaramada. The evening will finish with Saint Patrick’s College Cavan Choir singing ‘Songs of the Easter Rising 1916. Subscriptions are voluntary. On Thursday the Coalisland players present a Pageant of The Easter Rising followed by a variety concert featuring Bridie Sweeney star of Dinjo’s ‘Take The Floor’ a comedian and compeer and featuring the James Daly Trio Ceilidhe Band Bridie O Neill ballad singer and Eddie Norris Seamus Bradley Peter Sherry and Frank O Neill all from Coalisland. Admission is 5/- and booking at the Regal is advisable. Saturday is children’s day. Parade of children with concert and Irish dancing at the Courthouse. Sunday 17th of April Big parade with more than 10 bands to participate making its way from Cathedral Road up Sean MacDiarmada Street Pearse Street James Connolly Street O O Rahilly Street O Donovan Rossa Place and back to Courthouse via Casement Street where TP McKenna the well known Cavan born actor will read the Proclamation. Pontifical High Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim at 12 am with all seats in the VIP section reserved for organizations of church and state. All houses shops and streets are decorated in the national colours.
Sudden and unexpected death of Padraig Conaty Killynebber at the age of 16. He was son of Mr and Mrs Paul Conaty who have the sympathy of the community. He was ill for only a short time and was an outstanding footballer in Saint Patrick’s College being a member of the Rannafast Cup team. He was the second eldest of the family and is survived by his parents 4 sisters and 3 sisters. Students from Saint Pat’s formed a guard of honour at the removal from the Cathedral with his team mates walking on both sides of the hearse. Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass with burial later in the adjoining cemetery. Six of his team mates carried the coffin to its final resting place. Father PJ McManus assisted by Father Paddy Morris Chairman of the Minor Board of Cavan GAA and Father Bob McCabe President and many of the priests attached to Saint Patrick’s College.
Death of Michael Marks Connolly Street a member of an old and distinguished Cavan family at Saint Felim’s Hospital. He was one of the leading members of the Holy Family Confraternity both in the new and old Cathedral. Funeral was large and well attended from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery . He is survived by his relatives friends and neighbours.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Annie McEneaney and Mrs Kelly.
Belder Pratt shows his class by winning the Novice’s Cup Clay Pigeon title at the highly competitive meeting at Butlersbridge.
April 16th 1966 Hundreds of people line the streets of Ballinagh to pay tribute to the Irish Volunteers and the 1916 Rising. Wreaths were laid at the graves of Cmdt Tom Fitzpatrick and Cmdt Tom Sheridan where a decade of the rosary was recited by Father Michael Gilbride and the Proclamation was read by Cmdt Sean Sheridan a brother of the slain Cmdt Tom Sheridan and a past pupil of Saint Enda’s Rathfarnham where Padraic Pearse was a teacher. Later an address on the Easter Rising 1916 was given by Father Charles J Travers Saint Patrick’s College Vice President.
Death of Brigid O Reilly 16 Main Street at the age of 96. She was Cavan’s oldest surviving person and was sister of the well known Con O Reilly Merchant and Vintner Main Street. She is survived by her nephews and nieces. The funeral from the Cathedral was large and representative with burial later in Coronea cemetery.
Death of the well known Joe McKiernan proprietor of the ‘Shamrock Hotel’ on Sunday at the age of 89. Up to a few years ago he was a well known pig dealer in Cavan and the surrounding counties where he was well known for his integrity and loyalty. He was a member of Cavan UDC for many years and served the people of the town with distinction. He was also a member of the Old Cavan Agri Society and Cavan Agricultural Show Society who held their annual show on the first Wednesday of September each year from 1901-1960. Joe McKiernan is survived by his nephews and nieces. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Potahee.
Death of Bernard Lee farmer Drumalee. He was very well known in the area and a member of the old Drumcrave Fife and Drum band as well as being involved in the formation of Drumalee GFC after his playing days with Behey Benburb’s. He was a great supporter of the County senior team and never missed a game in Breffni or Croke Park. He was predeceased by his wife some years ago and is survived by a large grown up family of sons and daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Welfare committee under the chairmanship of Nellie McIntyre hold another old folks party in the Town Hall where many of the guests are patients in Saint Felim’s Hospital. Tea dancing games and community singing with many local artistes in attendance. The next party is on Tuesday the 24th May 1966.
The Captain’s Tommy McCormick’s prize is won at Cavan Bridge Club N/S Cyril and Gwyen Arnold E/W Gerry Hunt and Surgeon PD Maloney.
The Rival’s Inn Ladie’s Dart team are seeking opposition to play all over the county on a home and away league basis.
Eddie Brady son of Mrs Brady and the late Edward Brady Cortubber Cavan and former Town Clerk of Cavan Urban District Council will be ordained a priest at the Augustinian College of Philosophy of the White Fathers in Blacklion on June 30th 1966.
April 23rd 1966 The statue of Lord Farnham in front of the Protestant Hall is daubed in paint on Monday night much to the disgust of all the right thinking locals at this sensitive time as Cavan celebrates the Golden Jubilee of the Easter Rising. Tom Fitzpatrick leads the Urban Council in roundly condemning this act of thuggery an affront to the Protestant population of the town. Timmy Murphy Fianna Fail Joe McGovern Clann Na Poblachta JP Walsh Independent and Johnny O Rourke Labour are the others to speak in condemnation of an act of blackguardism as Cavan celebrates the Golden Jubilee of the 1916 Rising.
Thousands attend the huge parade and ceremonies to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Easter Rising in Cavan town. An FCA colour party led the parade followed by the FCA Pipe Band and a huge contingent of local FCA branches from all over county Cavan. Saint Mary’s Brass and Reed Band Kingscourt led the Veterans of the War of Independence and Units of Cavan Old IRA. The Steadfast Brass and Reed Band from Carrickmacross followed playing rousing Irish airs followed by the Cavan Boy Scout’s Accordion Band and full assembly of the local Boy Scout’s troop led by Scoutmaster John Donohoe and Father Torlac O Reilly the Chaplain. There were followed by members of the staff of Cavan County Council and Cavan UDC Saint Patrick’s Brass Band from Bunnoe GAA clubs from all over county Cavan with officers of Cavan County Board led by TP O Reilly. There were followed by the De La Salle School Band Cavan and the students from all the local schools including Saint Patrick’ s College Loreto Poor Clare’s Secondary and Primary Drumcrave Farnham Butlersbridge Killygarry Crubany and . They were followed by groups from the ICA Muintir Na Tire Cavan NFA and Macra Na Feirme. At the Courthouse Captain J Fay was in charge of the Cavan Old IRA while Father Charles J Travers Saint Patrick’s College was an excellent MC and Mullagh native and well known international actor of stage and screen TP McKenna read the Easter 1916 Proclamation. Great credit is due for the outstanding success of the parade to Chief Marshal Cmdt Jim Scanlon who kept the parade moving with military precision adding to the enjoyment in dry fine weather. The forecourt and Memorial Statue to the dead of 1916 and other conflicts was floodlit all week.
Cavan Shamrock’s in listless performance in quarter final of the Inter Town’s Cup which they led Darver United 1-0 from the first leg are decisively beaten by the visitors 3-1 I the late kick off at Tierquin. Gerry Egan Dessie Maguire and the Lyons brothers were in fine form in defence but Darver were by far the more positive side and goals J Dorrigan Dolan and Morgan to lead 3-0 in the tie. Andy McGahon and Dickie Smith were the only two forwards to come out of this debacle with their reputations intact but the Cavan forwards were continually frustrated by the brilliance of Andrew Maguire in the Darver goals. J Dorrigan T Dolan K Morgan and A Maguire secured an unlikely victory for the Readypenny Dundalk men who now go into the draw for the semi final of the inaugural competition.
Death of John Burns Lake View Terrace. Old respected resident. He worked with Cavan UDC for a number of years before going to work with Paddy Elliott in the construction business specializing in building churches mostly in the Sligo area. He was deeply religious and an old enthusiastic member of the Holy Family Confraternity. He was a great Gael and seldom missed a game in Breffni Park supporting Cavan Crubany later Cavan Harps and in recent times Cavan Gaels attending the victorious County Final of 1965, There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Cavan Bridge Owen McGovern and Dr Martin E/W Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Commemoration Committee Cavan Sinn Fein Roger Casement Branch Cavan will meet in Matt Fay’s Upper Main Street on Monday 25th April 1966.
Cavan CYMS Billiard’s Tournament Jim Fay beat Paddy O Reilly Gene McCusker beat Tommy McKiernan.
Sudden death of one of Cavan’s most popular characters Barney Higgins Drumalee at the age of only 52 while walking from his home in Drumalee back into the town on Monday night last. He was a Linotype operator in the Anglo Celt and was known for the excellence of his work and his punctuality, never ever being late for work. His dedication to his work and to the welfare of his colleagues was legendary and he was most dependable and industrious never missing a tight deadline even if it meant at times working late into the night. Predeceased by his wife in 1949 he is survived by his daughter Mary sister Mollie Drumalee and nephew Tony Cock Hill. Barney was a member of an old respected Cavan family well known in Cavan and surrounding areas. He was predeceased by his elder brother Jim well known painter and decorator just three months ago. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal from the Surgical Hospital to the Cathedral and the funeral which took place to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. His colleagues in the Anglo Celt walked on both sides of the hearse and carried his remains to their final resting place while Drumalee GFC of which Barney was in turn Secretary Chairman and County Board Representative formed a guard of honour. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated at both the removal and funeral.
Cavan Red Cross Smith’s Garage Kingscourt and Cootehill qualify for the semi finals of the Top’s of Breffni at packed concerts in titanic battles in the Town Hall.
More celebrations of the Easter Rising of 1916 in Ballyhaise on April 30th the exact date of the Rising according to the Correspondent. John Tully TD gave the oration after Mass was celebrated in Irish by Father Thomas Woods CC. The parade was led Saint Mary’s Band and the Proclamation was read by Father Nicholas J Comey PP.
April 30th 1966 Sean Johnston seven year old son of well known Cavan referee John and Mrs Johnston 10 Wolfe Tone Street drowns within 100 yards of his home while playing on the banks of the Kinnypottle adjacent to Cavan Bus Office. The river was in full flood at the time. Full scale search mounted by Cavan Fire Brigade and local volunteers and the body was recovered about 7 o clock in the evening by Edward Clancy John Little and Eamonn Donohoe from Bridge Street who had been par of the search party all day. The body was removed by ambulance for a post mortem at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital. He was the second youngest child of John and Mrs Johnston Wolfe Tone Street. His school friends from the De La Salle School carrying floral tributes marched on both sides of the hearse at the removal and funeral with Mass of the Angels celebrated by Father ABC McGrath. All businesses in the town drawing their blinds and closed as the cortege mage its way from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Andy Gilchreest is pictured with the specimen 7 lbs 2 ozs brown trout which he landed while fishing on Lough Sheelin. Andy who is married to Vera Brady the well known proprietor of the fashion empire was fly fishing with a green olive.
Sean McManus the Central Café is pictured just prior to take off on a whistle stop tour of the USA with the Savoy Swing Seven Showband from Carrick on Shannon. In the next three weeks the Band will play venues in New York Boston Chicago. Sean was chosen by the band because of his expertise on Irish ballads and big band sounds.
Killygarry GFC make their official debut when they comprehensively defeat Cavan Gaels 0-11 to 0-2 in the Cavan Junior League at Narrack’s pitch just behind the bar at Tierquin. Very wet sub standard sticky and hilly the conditions were desperate and the hilly up and down nature of the terrain made good football impossible. The home team adopted much better but event the Killygarry forwards who insisted on shooting for goal were foiled by the ball on the way to the net getting stuck in the mud. The Killygarry defence were just magnificent and only conceded two points in the entire hour. Scorers for Killygarry France Galligan 0-4 PJ Galligan 0-3 Niall O Brien 0-2 Packy McGovern and Sean Smith 0-1 each. The Gael’s replied per Michael Galligan and Tommy Smith 0-1 each. Killygarry Seamus McGovern P Reilly M Galligan Michael McGovern Vinnie Smith Mal Reilly Paddy Lynch PJ Galligan P ?? Sean Smith F Galligan Niall O Brien J Lynch Dessie Agnew and Oliver Crowe. Cavan Gael’s Oliver Cassidy John Scott Oliver ‘Myles’ Crowe Richard Cassidy Oliver Galligan Gerry Carroll Oliver Malone Brendan Keaney Sean Galligan Micheal Galligan Tommy Smith P Smith Tony Dunne Noel Elliott and Michael Walsh. Referee Packy Newman.
Longford win their first ever National League Home title when they defeated the All Ireland champions in a titanic see saw battle at Croke Park 0-9 to 0-8. They will now play New York in Croke Park next October in the final proper. Among the heroes for Longford were former Cavan Gael’s star Larry Gillen and sharp shooter Bobby Burns who scored 0-8 of the Longford total scoring the winning point 11 minutes from the end of the game. He had chances to increase the lead but seemed overcome by nerves as the game drew to a close. The players were mobbed by jubilant supporters at the end of a historic hour but all home coming celebrations in Longford were postponed due to the death of Bishop McNamee Ardagh and Clonmacnoise. The team were coached and trained by Cavan All Ireland footballer Mick Higgins.
May 7th 1966 Maurice Coyle from Castleblayney is appointed Manager of Berney Mastervision replacing the very popular Sean Galligan who is going to Bray to start his own business. Maurice was formerly Manager of GUS in Dun Laoghaire.
Susan Smith five year old daughter of John and Teresa Smith 3 Breffni Terrace suing by her father John Smith is awarded £500 damages and costs against Teresa Brady Graddam Crosserlough arising out of an accident where then two year old Susan was knocked down while crossing the road at Connolly Street at lunch time on November 5th 1963.
Benny Cafferty after missing six consecutive meetings of Cavan UDC loses his seat. Tom Fitzpatrick said he talked to Benny about the matter and he was unaware of any suspension being imposed for not attendance as he was a commercial traveler with McCarren’s Bacon Company Cavan and was out of town most of the week. The County Manager said that the Council could suspend him and at a later date in due of the circumstances co opt him back on to the Council. During the same meeting Johnny O Rourke brought up the fact that Cavan Red Cross were being charged £1 per meeting of the Old Folk’s Club and he proposed that this charge be Nil and all heating and lighting expenses be borne by the Council Johnny Murray seconded.
Cavan Red Cross win the second ever ‘Tops of Breffni’ competition in the Town Hall with Sergeant Peter Coogan the producer of a show that had everything by way of music comedy and glamour. Tom Clarke MD Tractamotors is seen presenting their trophy while Con P Smith travelled from Dublin to present the overall awards. Vernon Hayden the well known star of screen and radio was the Adjudicator. Dr Dominic McCabe Cavan Shamrock’s was the leading compeer. Nuala Bornemann best female artist . Seamus Rudden of the ‘Provincial’s’ accepted the award as the best Group. Mel Doherty representing Smith’s was presented with the Best Sketch award. Vera Sherlock nee Brady Town Hall Street accepted the trophy on behalf of Kingscourt runners up . Ann McKiernan Smith’s best singer. Tom Dowd representing Crosserlough best Rural Group Padraic McNally Cootehill best male artist. Pat O Reilly Kingscourt best comedian.
Death of Margaret Heslin Coleman Road at the age of 88. She was a very well known shopkeeper at Kelly’s Terrace operating a bread confectionery and general grocery shop until late each evening . On her retirement she sold the premises to her neighbour John McGinnity who established McGinnity Travel on these premises. She was deeply religious and extremely good and charitable to the poor and destitute in the community. She is survived by her sister Mary Ann Heslin Coleman Road. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in the Heslin plot in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ McManus CC officiated.
Cavan CYMS beat Clones 4-1 in senior billiard’s challenge at the Hut in Cavan. HP Doyle beat James Kierans Mickey Breslin beat Andrew McCaffrey Gene McCusker beat Tony Dunwoody Paddy O Reilly beat John Boylan Benny Cafferty lost to James Elliott.
Michael Smith from Cashel Ballinagh recently returned from Canada buys O Rourke’s of the Market Square for £5,500 at public auction held in the Farnham Hotel. Murphy/Quinn were the auctioneer and George V Maloney had carriage of sale.
Michael Flanagan Kilnaleck buys 79 Church Street Cavan for a sum of £3,125. Eamonn English Eustace Street Dublin had carriage of sale and Murphy Quinn and Company were the auctioneers.
Cavan Guild ICA travel to Portadown as guest of the local Women’s Institution. Cavan Choir entertained the hosts who also viewed the film show of the recent Country Women of the World Congress held in Dublin which was shown and commentated by Phyllis Farris. Portadown Institution will travel to Cavan later in the year.
Garda Inspector Jim McNally catches the best fish of the year to date on Lough Sheelin a specimen brown trout weighing 7 lbs.
Cavan Motor Club hold their Motor Rally starting in Oldcastle and finishing in the beautiful grounds of the newly opened Sheelin Shamrock Hotel. Sponsored by Double Diamond the course was 70 miles and 30 cars took part in the rally. 1st JJ Kiernan and W Bell in a Fiat 850 2nd Willie McCormack and D O Brien in a Morris Mini 3rd T Fox and Peter McGinnity in an Anglia. The Expert Class was won by J McNamara and B Cusack in a Cortina. It was later announced that the Royal Irish Automobile Club had officially appointed Paddy Hanley from Highfield Road and Treasurer of Cavan Motor Club a Steward of the Royal Irish Automobile Club.
County Cavan Lawn Tennis Club Farnham Street is now in operation for the Summer season and Secretary George Fairbrother invites old and new members to join this once exclusive club.
Queen of the May the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God is remembered and honored in the working class areas of the town notable River Street Wolfe Tone Street College Street and the older established Terrace Houses as residents decorated their homes with flowers in welcome to the month of May.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Felim’s Hospital returns thanks to the individuals and groups who entertained the patients over the Easter period. Cavan Shamrock’s and Cootehill Musical Society Tops of Breffni troops.
Social and presentation to Sean Galligan who is leaving Cavan for Bray in the Ulster Arms Hotel on Tuesday the 17th of May 1966. Tickets available from Paddy Conaty Chairman Cavan Gaels TM Gilroy Vice Chairman Coleman Road Timmy Murphy College Street Maurice Brady Treasurer and Tommy Hughes Saint Patrick’s Terrace.
All Banks on both sides of the border are closed after a strike was called by the Irish Bank Official Association. Over 7,810 officials are expected to be on strike for a protracted period as the sides in the dispute have so far failed to come to the negotiation table.
May 14th 1966 Jack Gray from Farnham retires after 45 years loyal and dedicated service to McCarren and Company. He is the recipient of a presentation of a wallet of notes from the management presented by Tom McCarren CEO and later at a social in the ‘Rival’s Inn’ Jack receives a further presentation from his colleagues pictured Paddy Kane Larry Brady Joey Brady Peter Clarke James Meehan Jack Gray John O Rourke UDC who made the presentation Paddy O Reilly ‘Rock and Roll’ Michael Jermyn Tommy Sharkey Jackie Agnew and Paddy ‘Bap’ Graham.
Death of Mary Ann Whelan Mohill county Leitrim at the age of 92. She was mother of Brigid Ann Whelan the O/C and officer in command of Cumainn Na Mbhan in South Leitrim and her family were closely identified with the struggle for Independence. She was daughter of the famous Patrick Ellis who took a prominent part in the activities of the Land League and was later jailed in Armagh prison. Five of her sons took an active part in the struggle4 for Independence and she herself was a personal friend and secretary to Brigadier Sean Mitchell and their home was constantly raided by the forces of the Crown during their long period of occupation. She is survived by her sons Thomas F Galway Paddy Dublin Michael Clonmel Gerry Cootehill Matthew New Haven Jim New York Mary MPSI Cavan Brigid Ann Kathleen and Eileen al of Whelan’s Fancy Gods and Stationer’s Church Street and 25 grandchildren. Funeral and burial in Mohill county Leitrim.
Death of Mary Graham Upper Main Street at a young age in England. She was a native of Alackan and wife of expert craftsman Tommy Graham. She is survived by her daughters Hillary Joyce ??. There was a large and representative attendance at the her funeral from Saint John’s Cavan Parish Church with Rev Archdeacon Shire officiating with burial in the New cemetery Dublin Road.
Peter McCaffrey Paddy Graham and Charlie McCaffrey set new records for local anglers when they take 22 pike from 1-7 lbs at Cloverhill in one day and over 3 days fishing at the same spot catch 54 pike all in the 1-7 lbs bracket.
May 28th 1966 New sewerage scheme approved by Cavan County Council for Cavan urban and rural area by 19 votes to 4 with country cousins very vociferous in their opposition. Dermot McCarthy County Manager points out that the entire scheme will cost £105,000 of which £30,000 is being allocated to the rural scheme in Cavan urban area. A 60% grant is available from the Department of Local Government and Dermot estimates that the scheme will cost the County Council no more than a penny in the £1 on the rates.
Presentation in the Ulster Arms to John Beatty who is retiring as chief executive officer Cavan Agricultural Society from the Pedigree breeders association. The presentation was made by Tommy Aylmer Superintendent Ballyhaise Agricultural College. Mr Beatty was presented with an inscribed clock while Mrs Beatty was presented with two silver candlesticks.
Fidelma O Brien daughter of Andy and Mollie O Brien Crubany is pictured presenting a bouquet of flowers to the charming Mrs TF O Higgins following the huge Fine Gael Presidential rally in the Market Square. Later Maura Baxter Chair of the organizing committee presented Mrs O Higgins with a silver tray and Waterford Glass. Her husband Tom O Higgins TD SC is reported as running neck and neck with President De Velera for the position of President of Ireland for the next 7 years.
Pictured at the presentation in the Farnham Hotel to Sean Galligan former Secretary of Cavan Gael’s who is leaving Cavan to open a business in Bray are Jim McDonnell Captain Tom M Gilroy Vice Chairman Paddy Conaty Chairman who made the presentation to the very popular Sean Eugene Monaghan Tommy Hughes Joint Treasurer and Maurice Brady Joint Treasurer.
Hugh Gough Secretary of the Cavan Tourist Association presents Stephen Burrows from Solihull Warwickshire with his prize for the heaviest fish caught in Cavan during the 1965 season. Pictured are Miss Flynn Manageress Farnham Hotel Hugh Gough and M Satchelton Secretary of the Red Lion Angling Club who organized the tour in conjunction with McGinnity Travel Cavan. The entire party delighted with the fishing and hospitality accorded to them are returning to Cavan for another holiday in the autumn.
Sean McCormack who some years ago purchased the famous ‘Commercial Bar’ from Pat ‘Stick’ Donohoe is selling the premises at public auction in the Farham Hotel on Tuesday 31st May at 3 pm.
Cavan branch of the Children of Mary are pictured leading the weekly procession at Our Lady’s Shrine in Knock.
Cavan qualify to meet Sligo in the Wembley Final in London at Whit following their surprise 2-13 to 0-10 win over Down at Carrickmacross. Cavan led by 1-6 to 0-6 at the interval. Unforgettable performance of Charlie Gallagher who scored an amazing 2-10 of the Cavan total. Cavan laid the foundation for this outstanding win on a very solid defence with Ray Carolan having the game of his life at centre half back blotting out in turn James McCartan Sean O Neill and George Glynn. Matt McHugh was brilliant in the Cavan goals making a series of terrific saves from a much vaunted Down attack and got very good cover from Gabriel Kelly Tony Morris. Tom Lynch and Peter Pritchard gave Cavan a mid field advantage al through, Philip Murray John Nallen and the hard working John Joe O Reilly were wonderful support for the dazzling Charlie Gallagher. Cavan will now play Sligo at Wembley Stadium London on Saturday 28th May 1966. John McGinnity is running a special chartered flight on a Boeing Jet departing Dublin at 5:05 and landing in Heathrow at 5:50 pm on Friday the flight will return from London on Monday departing at 7:15 and arriving in Dublin at 8:45. Special reduced rates for groups from McGinnity’s Travel Agency Cavan Phone 40.
Leo McDonald’s prize at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Michael Lyons playing off 24 with 32 nett while the Trader’s prize is won by his father Frank again playing off 24 with a score of 29 nett. The Tractamotor’s Prize is own by D Browne playing off 7 with 28 nett. Ladie’s section winners include Margaret English Kitty Jenkins and Anne Smith.
Gene McCusker wins the coveted Father PJ Gargan Cup at Cavan CYMS beating Jim Fay in the final of the billiard’s competition.
May 21st 1966 Over 1,000 children take part in the annual choral festival at Cavan Cathedral where Father ABC McGrath Director of the Festival was on the organ. Similar festivals have already been held in the Ballinamore Bailieboro and Manorhamilton deaneries all organized by Father McGrath. The Bishop Austin Quinn presided at the Solemn High Mass with Father Felim McGovern celebrant Benny Maguire deacon and Ray Brady sub deacon, the MC was Father Anthony Fay. A special sermon was preached by Father PJ McManus cc. The girls of Saint Clare’s and the Poor Clare Convent sang the Proper of the Mass while the mass choirs sang the common. The auditions were later held in the Poor Clare Convent with Rev Eugene Lewis Ph I WF Saint Augustine’s Seminary Blacklion examiner after which certificates were awarded to the winning individuals and choirs..
Father PJ McManus celebrated the High Mass on the Feast of the Ascension with Fathers Colm Hurley deacon and John Maguire Diocesan examiner sub deacon while the MC was Father PJ Gargan. Father Benny Maguire celebrated the 8 while Father PJ McManus celebrated the 10. The worker’s 7:30 pm Mass was celebrated by Father Joe Dolan.
Death of Patrick Smith 22 Saint Patrick’s Terrace. He formerly resided at Owen Roe and was extremely well known and very popular in his native Cavan. Many of his relatives emigrated to America. For many years Paddy was the very popular and obliging Porter in Cavan’s Ulster Bank. He is survived by his sons and daughters and one brother. here was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Bravendar 7 Saint Mary’s Terrace on the d eath of her sister Nora McGovern in Saint Felim’s Hospital. She had returned home some time ago to live with her sister after a long period in the USA. She is survived by her sister brother and other relatives. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saint’s Patrick and Felim to Potahee cemetery.
May 28th 1966 Seamen’s strike in England causes Prime Minister Harold Wilson to call a state of emergency in mainland Britain with Lord Erskine Governor of Northern Ireland imposing a similar state of emergency in Northern Ireland where all foodstuffs are subject to a maximum selling price.
PJF McDwyer ‘Peter’ President of Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupil’s Union is pictured presenting the PPU Cup for the outstanding athlete at Saint Pat’s annual sports to Pearse Gilroy son of TM an Nellie Gilroy Coleman Road also in picture is Father Bob McCabe President of the college Eamonn Kilkenny best first year and Frank Brady best under 15 athlete in college sports.
Cavan beat Monaghan 7-8 to 0-7 in the Ulster Under 21 semi final in atrocious weather and underfoot conditions at Emmett Park Carrickmacross. Amazing by the photos that this game was allowed to take place as the pitch resembles a bog and we are further informed that a gale force wind and driving rain were the order of the day. Cavan playing against the gale led by 2-3 to 0-5 at halftime. Scorers for Cavan were Fergus McCauley 3-2 P Sharkey 3-0 Sean Carolan 1-1 Steve Duggan and Micheal Cusack 0-2 each and Micheal Greenan Drumalee 0-1.
Saint Patrick’s College Championship 100 yards 1st Joe Hopkins 2nd D S O Reilly 3rd Leo Flynn. 220 yards D O Reilly 2nd Charles O Reilly and 3rd Eamonn Boylan. One Mile Pearse Gilroy 2nd Terry McGovern 3rd Jim Murphy. 440 yards 1st Pearse Gilroy 2nd Charles O Reilly and 3rd Michael McGinnity. Day Student’s 1st Michael Johnston 2nd John Sheridan 3rd Padraic Caffrey. Senior all round cup Pearse Gilroy.
“Dublin Showband Selection will take on a Mighty Avons/Drifters selection at 8 PM in Ballyjamesduff with a dance later in Saint Joseph’s Hall with Larry Cunningham Terry Wogan Joe Dolan Jimmy Magee and former Cavan and Bohemian’s footballer Mick Lynch. All on Whit Monday June 6th 1966.
Capacity crowd at Tierquin Park witness Bohemians youth team beat Cavan Shamrock’s youth’s 6-3 in a fast open skilful game with Bohemian showing their class from the off and despite the heavy conditions gale force wind and the pelting rain Bohemians showed their class with goals in the 8th and 15th minute. With 20 minutes to go Bohemians led Cavan by 5-0 but Dickey Smith the outstanding player on the field scored the breakthrough goal Eamonn O Riordan netted again and Pat Timmons got through for an opportunist goal before Bohemians closed out the match scoring their sixth goal with time almost up. For the game Cavan Shamrock’s published a special souvenir programme. Enda Love the efficient official from Enniskillen inspected the pitch twice for flooding before kick off but due to the sterling work of head ground’s man Ton Doonan who spread copious amounts of sawdust to mop up the water the game went ahead. Best for a very impressive Bohemian’s team were Liam Brady Tommy Quinlan Patrick Conway D Heffernan Noel Berney and P Reid who is a brother of Eileen Reid’s lead singer with the Cadet’s Showband. Gerry Egan who captained the Shamrock’s team Frank Lyons were the stars of a defence who were at sixes and sevens in the early stages but settled to play great football. Dickie Smith the Cavan inside forward was the outstanding player on the field and on this display will be shortly snapped up be a cross channel club Eamonn O Riordan with his height and strength always threatened danger at centre forward and Pat Timmons never gave up trying and was rewarded with a solo goal near the end. Enda Love the well known Enniskillen referee was an excellent official. Scorers for Bohemian’s were D Heffernan 2 N Berney A Greene T Quinlan and P Reid. Scorers for Cavan Shamrock’s Dickie Smith 2 and Pat Timmons. Team PJ Maguire Teddy O Neill Martin Clarke Gerry Egan Frank Lyons Damien Johnston Noel Smith Tommy ‘Dickie’ Smith Eamonn O Riordan John O Neill and Pat Timmons. Sub Gerry Clarke fro Damien Johnstone after 12 minutes due to injury.
Cavan Rangers ‘McCarren’s Factory’ will travel to Clones to play Lisbellaw in the first round of the McCabe Cup in Clones on Friday night while Cavan Shamrock’s take on the favourites Omagh Celtic at Clones next Tuesday night in the same competition.
Bishop Austin Quinn opens the new pre fab extensions at Farnham School pictured are Angela O Connor NT D Bradfield Inspector Department of Education Bishop Austin Quinn and M J ‘Sonny’ Magee Principal.
Sympathy is extended to Seamus White Anglo Celt staff on the death of his mother Brigid White Swill View Letterkenny She was widow of the late David White and is survived by her daughter son Seamus brothers and sisters. Funeral was large and representative from Saint Eunan’s Cathedral Letterkenny to Convoy cemetery.
June 4th 1966 Eamonn De Velera is re elected President of Ireland for a second seven year period by less than 1% of the vote cast securing 558,808 to TF O Higgins’ 548,210 a majority of 10,568. In Cavan Peter McDwyer announced the result as Electorate 34,360 total poll 25,125 spoiled votes 153 total valid poll 24,973 with Eamonn De Velera taking 12,541 to Tom O Higgins’ 12,432 a majority of 109 votes for Eamonn De Velera.
Sheehy Brothers Engineering King Edward Road Bray commence earthmoving operation at the Terry Coyle Park. One of the machines is the biggest in Ireland measuring 30 foot by 11 foot while a tyre for one of the wheels cost £1,200.
Tragic death of Norman Thomas Pratt Toneymore while rotavating a field for George Poyntz Drumheckna Cavan. He was working on a tractor when he leaned back and fell into the rotavator. He was later found by Leslie Poyntz who raised the alarm but Norman was dead on admission to Cavan’s Surgical Hospital. Particularly sad as this was the second accidental death in the family with Willie being accidently shot while shooting with his brothers George and Bob who is married to Valerie McCelland. Norman was 22 year old youngest son of the very popular Willie and Mrs Pratt Kilmore. He was an outstanding member of the very successful Kilmore soccer team. He was employed by his brother George and Agricultural Contractor and was a very hard working loyal pleasant decent young lad. Very well known and extremely popular throughout a wife area his pure blonde hair and handsome tall bearing were striking features of his presence. He was impeccably good mannered and courteous and had a great sense of humour and good fun. He was predeceased by his brother Willie and is survived by his parents brothers Bog George and Eddie who carried the coffin from the Surgical to the hearse and later to his final resting place. The funeral was the saddest most poignant and best attended in the history of Kilmore Cathedral with most of the mourners in floods of tears at the second tragedy to befall the Pratt family in a short space of time. The burial took place in Kilmore church yard.
Sudden death of Father Patrick Ruddy Pastor Saint Anne’s Pensacola Florida at the early age of only 45. He was the eldest of the family of Philip Ruddy ex National Teacher and Mrs Ruddy Bridge Street Cavan who is a former all star footballer with Behey Benburbs Cavan Slashers and Cavan who served for many years as Vice Chairman of Cavan GAA and is a former Chairman of Cavan UDC. Father Ruddy was educated at Coolboyogue where his father Phil was Principal Saint Patrick’s College and Saint Peter’s Wexford where he was ordained in June 1944. His first appointment was to Saint Joseph’s Pensacola and he was later appointed Rector in Saint Anne’s Pensacola Florida. He was due home on holidays to Cavan this Summer. Father Patrick Ruddy is survived by his parents brother Tommy MPSI Cavan sisters Kathleen Sheila Frances and Bernadette.
Distinguished Saint Patrick’s College historian Father Charles J Travers is appointed the new Chairman of Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne at their AGM in the Farnham Arms Hotel Cavan. Doctor FPE Smith Farnham Street is elected Vice Chairman while Father Augustine Leydon will continue as Secretary Brid Sheridan Treasurer and Father Frank McKiernan Ballinamore Editor of the Bhreifne Journal. Sara Cullen Oliver Haslett and Conor Maguire NT Bawnboy were co opted on to the Committee. The annual outing of the Society will take place this year to Dromahaire and Sligo Yeat’s country.
The Navak Showband continue to go from strength t strength in this their first year on the circuit with the announcement that they have secured the resident’s spot in the Olympic Ballroom in Dublin on each Sunday night for the next twelve months. Their new lead singer John Kelly continues to draw the crowds to ballrooms all over Ireland while they will tour Britain in June. Pictured are John Kelly new country and western and baritone sax player Patsy Carroll Liam Cooke Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll Sean McCormack leader Jerry Graham Rick Graham and Bill McCusker.
Belfast Gas Meter Reader’s annul outing takes place to Cavan this year with the large contingent spending freely for goods and services not available in Northern Ireland.
Cavan impressive on small compact fast pitch at Wembley Stadium where they defeated Sligo 3-10 to 1-10 before an attendance of 25,000. Cavan who got off to a flying start with a great goal from Philip ‘Lightening ‘ Murray and just before half time a brace from John Joe O Reilly led Sligo 3-5 to 1-4 at half time. After the game the Cavan team were presented with the O Gorman Cup and replicas presented by Mr Graham a native of Lough Egish Castleblayney and his family the owners of the Gresham in Holloway Road thus becoming the first holders of this magnificent trophy. Cork won the first playing of the O Byrne Cup beating Wexford 2-15 to 3-7 in the hurling curtain raiser. All four teams and their many guests were lavishly entertained at a dinner by the Wembley Stadium Committee On arrival in the capital on Friday night the teams were guests of the Irish Ambassador at a cocktail reception in the Irish Embassy. All four teams stayed in the Atlantic Hotel Lancaster Gate where Seamus Hetherton former Cavan All Ireland footballer 1952 Donal Kelly from Bailieboro Jimmy ‘Inky’ Sheridan former Cavan star footballer and original Secretary of Cavan Gael’s GFC and Brian Sheridan Killeshandra were among the callers to the hotel.
Killygarry defeat near neighbours Drumavaddy 3-7 to 1-7 in a fine sporting game played in ideal conditions at Drumavaddy. Killygarry led by 1-3 to 0-3 at the interval. The turning point came early in the second half with Drumavaddy geeing on top of the visitors forcing a penalty which Seamus McGovern in the Killygarry goal brilliantly saved sending the ball away out the field to man of the match Finbar Reilly who showed his class speed and skill to score a wonder goal for the visitors and swing the game firmly in favour of Killygarry. Later Francie Galligan got straight through the Drumavaddy defence but his thundering shot was saved by the brilliant Clarke in the Drumavaddy goals with the ball going out to John Sheridan who blasted it to the roof of the Drumavaddy net. Finbar Reilly was a revelation at centre half back and likely now to get a call up to the county colours for the Ulster Senior campaign. Seamus McGovern Mal Reilly Michael Galligan Michael McGovern Vincent Smith and P Lynch were all outstanding at the back while Packy McGovern and PJ Galligan gave Killygarry the edge all through at centre field. J Sheridan Dessie Agnew Francie Galligan Niall O Brien and Oliver Crowe were the pick of the attack who came under a lot of pressure from a hard tackling Drumavaddy defence. Scorers for Killygarry Francie Galligan 0-4 John Sheridan 1-1 Oliver Crowe Finbar Reilly 1-0 Niall O Brien 0-2. Mick McCarthy was an excellent referee letting the play flow without any major incident.
Cavan Shamrock’s give their best ever display when holding the favourites Omagh Celtic to a 2-2 draw in the 1st round of the McCabe Cup in Clones. Man of the match was the Shamrock’s goalkeeper Ton Doonan who after conceding 2 early goals stopped a penalty and saved the Shamrock’s on many occasions when their leaky defence let in flying Omagh Celtic forwards right on goal. Doonan was simply unbeatable and on this form will continue to keep Paddy Lyons out of the Shamrock’s team. Omagh led by 1goal to nil at half time but in truth should have been at least six goals up getting trough for the lead goal in the 40th minute. Omagh continued to apply the pressure and after 65 minutes went 2 up but Dickie Smith and Eamonn O Riordan shocked Omagh and left the game at 2-2 all with time almost up and Cavan Shamrocks all over their more illustrious opponents. Ton Doonan was hailed as the hero as he left the field being congratulated by his colleagues and opponents Gene Cullivan and Micheal Smyth with Dessie Maguire and Frank Lyons in support were the pick of the defence while Tommy ‘Dickie ‘ Smith Des Lambert Andy McGahon and Eamon O Riordan came into their own in the second half. Team Ton Doonan Micheal Smyth Gene Cullivan Frank Lyons Dessie Maguire Richard Graham Des Lambert Andy McGahon Eamonn O Riordan Dickie Smith and Gerry Egan. Meanwhile Cavan United ‘Cavan Mineral Waters’ are beaten 4 goals to 2 by Santos Longford in an exciting Breffni Cup game at Tierquin Park. Owen Roe Johnston and PJ Maguire the goal scorers while Eamonn Murray and Hughie Cosgrove were outstanding in defence. The Longford team were just a little more experienced for an outstanding Cavan United. Micheal Smyth from Cavan was the referee who avoided any controversary in a clean sporting encounter.
Father Colm Hurley off 13 with 69 wins the Paul Galligan Past Pupils Union Golf outing at Cavan Golf Club hosted by Saint Pat’s Past Pupil’s Union.. Father Pat Brady (16) was 2nd with 71. Father Bob McCabe Cup for the Best Gross was won by Father Peter Smith and the hidden prizes were won by Rev J Duffy and Rev EP Tully.
Jimmy Magee and Connie Lynch organizers of the Showbiz Charity Football Match in Ballyjamesduff announce that the world famous Artane Boy’s Band will attend.
Death of Margaret Brady at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was wife of the late John Thomas Brady and was originally from Portadown. There was a large attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Edward Smith at the Surgical Hospital Cavan. He was formerly a porter at Cavan Railway Station. He is survived by one sister and brothers. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Check for incomplete print etc.
Bright and warm sunshine brings the crowds flocking to Annagh Lake for the first swimming outing of the year,
June 11th 1966 One of Cavan’s leading personalities Maureen McDonald Church Street who is equally well known in Bridge and Golfing circles qualifies as a Chiropodist taking first place in the finals at the College of Surgical Chiropody. Maureen a native of Dublin was educated at the Dominican Convent Sion Hill Blacrock Loreto Abbey Rathfarnham. She later took a Social Science degree at University College Dublin.
Cavan County Council vote by 14 votes to 5 to sell part of Cavan Railway Station to the Brady family from Cootehill fro a sum of £6,000. The Brady’s intend to convert the station to a cattle mart and further announcements will be made later.
Pictured is PJ Lee joint owner of Lee Brother’s Fishing Tackle Bridge Street with 5 trout caught on Lough Gowna and weighing in total over 16 pounds.
Brian Finlay captain of the Mighty Avons/Drifters Selection is pictured taking on the might of the Jimmy Magee Showband All Stars captained by Jimmy Magee well known Showbiz disc jockey and impresario while Peter Devine an Engineer in Ballyjamesduff and one of the organizers of the very successful showband extravaganza is pictured with fellow Waterford native Brendan Bower of the Royal Showband. The Jimmy Magee All Stars togged in dazzling white drew with their showbiz counterparts 5-7 to 6-4 in an entertaining all star football game full of spill and thrills which the huge crowd rose to cheer every kick of the ball. Liam Campbell RTE gaelic commentator kept the large crowd well informed and entertained with his excellent commentary. The game took place on Monday the 6tth of June 1966 which is supposed to be a good omen for future ventures of this kind. The night finished with a dance in the local Saint Joseph’s Hall where the stars entertained the huge crowd. Jimmy Magee All Stars Mel Austin Casino Showband Ted O Reilly RTE Sports Bill O Donovan Producer Eamonn Andrews Studios Shay O Hara Royal Blues Dermot O Brien former Louth All Ireland winning captain of 1957 Brendan Bowyer Royal Showband Frankie Byrne RTE and former Meath All Ireland star Connie Lynch a native of Ballyjamesduff and Manager of Pat Lynch and the Airchords Liam Campbell GAA commentator Mick Lynch former Cavan footballer and Bohemian’s FC Dublin Jimmy Magee Captain Michael Hand Editor of New Spotlight Paddy O Brien Greyhound correspondent RTE and Noel McCaul Ireland’s Top Ten. Mighty Avons/Drifters Selection Paddy Smith Peter Smith Ronnie Griffith Ben Dolan Drifters Sid Aughey Drifters Mick Clerkin Avons Joey Gilheaney Drifters Jerry Walsh Avons Aidan Hand Jimmy Smith Des Doherty Drifters Jimmy Smith Joe Dolan Mickey Brady and Brian Finlay Captain.
Cavan Rangers in outstanding 2-2 all draw with classy Clones United at Tierquin Park. Tony Higgins opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a bolt from the blue to give the more direct Rangers a shock 1-0 lead which was equalized by a brilliant solo goal from man of the match Bobby Sheerin leaving the half time score 1 all. Soon Clones took control in the second half and Bobby Sheerin struck for the lead goal with 15 minutes to play but never say die Rangers pushed men forward and after some delightful play the always dangerous Tommy Murray struck for a well earned equalizer.
Athletics appears to be gaining in popularity in the county and at the well contested excellently attended Tanagh Sports Declan Murray from Cavan town won the Under 11 75 yards.
Patrick Campbell 17 year old grandson of Mrs Margaret ‘Daisy’ McCarren wins the 100 meters in 10.8 seconds long jump 18 boot 7 inches discus 124 feet 7 inches and he was 2nd in the Pole Vault with 9 foot 10 inches at Saint Malachy’s Sport’s Day in Belfast.
Marie O Reilly Annaglough a pupil at The Technical School and former pupil of Crubany National School wins a Scholarship to the Donegal Gaeltacht.
136 pupils and their teachers from the Technical School Cavan set out on their annual outing to Bundoran Rosnowlagh Ballyshannon and Beleek where they viewed the impressive ESB Hydro Electric Dam. They returned by Enniskillen Lisnaskea and Newtownbutler after a long fun filled day which was financed by their personal savings in Cavan Post Office.
Cavan Motor Club hold the Lawn Hotel Belturbet Motor Rally where the prizes were later presented in the Lawn Hotel. 1st John Wood and Tom Tuite Oldcastle in an Austin A 40 2nd Derek Morris and Billy Clarke in an Austin Mini and 3rd Billy Morris and Paddy Smallhorne in a Fiat 850.
“Prams by Pedigree and Hunter. All nursery furniture stocked. Easy terms arranged on all items. Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88”.
June 18th 1966 Parking regulations come into force in Cavan town as Gardai decide not to prosecute offenders due to the complications of running a system with alternated parking days. In the first instance the Gardai will place warning notices on the windscreen of each offending car. No parking restrictions are in operation in Church Street Main Street Bridge Street and Connolly Street in alternate areas each day Monday to Saturday from 8:30 to 5 pm and from 8:30 to 1 pm on Thursday the half day in the town of Cavan.
Carmel McDonald Town Clerk officially cuts the tape to open the new Midland Regional Tourist Office in Town Hall Street. Pictured are Patrick R Feeley Regional Manager M Corcoran Inspection Manager Carmel McDonald and Ann Cullivan Manageress.
Cavan Catholic Boy Scout’s win the Westenera Trophy in Monaghan. Pictured are Arthur McKenna Ray O Connor Terry O Connor Peter Sheridan Joe Pryce Brian McCormack Eamonn McCormack Donal Smith Charlie Moore Gerry McCormack Martin Smith Michael Smith Terry Coyle Paddy Murray Willie Farrelly Gerry Egan Tommy Kenny Martin O Neill Sean Mulcahy Peter Donohoe Jimmy McCormack Frank McKiernan and Kevin McKiernan.
25th Feis Erne in Belturbet attracts a record crowd of contestants and spectators. After a wet morning the sun came out in the afternoon to shine on the contestants. The Minister for Social Welfare Kevin Boland officially opened the Feis.
Cavan play recent bogey team Donegal in the 1st round of the Ulster Senior Championship at Breffni Park with Down and Cavan contesting the Junior Hurling 1st round Ulster championship in the curtain raiser. Admission 2/6 sideline 2/6 extra.
The Mainliners from Rockorry in county Monaghan managed by John McCormack owner of the local ballroom ‘The Maple’ will appear on the Showband Show from RTE .
Young strong highly impressive Killygarry playing in the familiar red and white of Down make an impressive debut in the County Junior Championship when they defeat Lavey 4-3 to 3-3 in a titanic battle in Ballyhaise. In the curtain raiser Stradone beat Cavan Gaels 1-7 to 0-4 with Stradone leading by 1-3 to the Gael’s 0-1 at half time. Terry Smith 0-2 Olive Cassidy and Tony Dunne 0-1 scored for the Gaels. Gaels Pat Blessing John Scott Oliver Crowe Brendan Keaney Oliver Galligan Gerard Carroll Noel Fay Sean Galligan Hughie Smith Micheal Galligan Noel Elliott Oliver Cassidy Tony Dunne Niall Crowe and Michal Walsh. Referee Father Benny Maguire. Killygarry opened at a cracking pace against Lavey with centre full forward Dessie Agnew planting the ball in the Lavey net twice in the first ten minutes. Killygarry led by 4-1 to Lavey’s 1-3 at the interval. Killygarry a young side of flair and talent with two big strong able midfielders in Packie McGovern and PJ Galligan were deserving winners against tough experienced opponents who never gave up trying. County minor star Niall O Brien was a revelation in the slick hard working forward line getting good support from ace goal scorer Dessie Agnew Francie Galligan and John Sheridan. Seamus McGovern was a very sound goalkeeper getting excellent cover form his backs particularly Michael McGovern and Oliver Crowe. Malo Reilly was the lynchpin of the defence at centre half back with excellent support from Vincent Smith and Jackie Conaty. Scorers Dessie Agnew 2-1 John Sheridan 1-0 C Kelly 1-0 Francie Galligan Niall O Brien 0-1 each.
County Cavan Track and Field championships at Breffni Park. After very heavy rain on the days leading up the meet and particularly the downpour of the Sunday morning the track was very sodden and times subsequently were rather slow. Boy’s Under 12 Niall Murray De La Salle Cavan 2nd Charles O Donoghue and 3rd Declan Murray. 100 yards under 14 1st Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College 2nd A McCann Laragh and 3rd Paddy Reilly Cootehill. 880 yards Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College. 220 yards under 16 1st Michael McGinnity in 27 seconds 2nd S O Donnell Cootehill and 3rd Paddy Kilkenny Cornafean. 880 yards 1st G O Donnell Cootehill 2nd Michael McGinnity Cavan. Long Jump under 16 Michael McGinnity 16 foot 9 inches. 440 yards under 18 1st Pearse Gilroy Saint Pat’s in 60.3 2nd Michael McGinnity Saint Pat’s and 3rd G O Donnell Cootehill. 880 yards senior Peter Paul Reilly Cornafean in 2:20 2nd Pearse Gilroy Saint Pat’s. One mile 1st Jim Cochrane Cootehill in 5:15. Three miles championship of Cavan 1966 1st Paddy Lynch Cootehill in 17:28. High Jump Peter Paul O Reilly Cornafean 2nd Paddy Lynch and 3rd Brian McEnroe.
Death of James Smith Rosculligan at his residence. Well know highly popular resident his brother Thomas died only 6 months ago. He is survived by one brother and one sister. Father PJ McManus cc officiated at the well attended funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery .
Johnny McCormack son of Teddy and Pauline McCormack Saint Patrick’s Terrace Cavan rescues a racing pigeon which landed in the garden over the weekend. The pigeon has the number N 915 NEHU 64 on its left leg and the number 750 on the right leg.
June 25th 1966 Irena Coogan daughter of Garda Sergeant Peter and Mrs Coogan Farham Road wins a nursing scholarship sponsored by Cavan Red Cross. Irena is a pupil of Saint Clare’s Secondary School and is an active member of Cavan Red Cross.
Joe O Hanlon son of Bill and Beezie O Hanlon is ordained a priest by Bishop Austin Quinn in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan also ordained was Charles son of Elizabeth Heery Cootehill John Murphy son of Mr and Mrs J Murphy Bawnboy and Terence Smith CRP son of Mr and Mrs M Smith Kildare. The Bishop celebrated the Mass joined by the ordained priests and assisted by Fathers Patrick J Gargan Terence McManus and Patrick V Mallon.
Glynnis Magee a pupil in the Royal School is pictured winning the long jump with a leap of 12 foot 2 inches at the school sport’s held in the Royal School grounds.
Death of Mary Ann Conaty Tullymongan. She was widow of the late Patrick and known for her charity and generosity over a wide area. For many years the family operated a milk round in Cavan with several of the town’s people collecting the milk in Conaty’s each evening. All were received with the utmost courtesy and welcome with Mrs Conaty knowing all the children by their first name as they arrived with their jugs and pots to collect the milk in the years before the refrigeration. She was predeceased by her husband Patrick one of Cavan’s foremost dairy farmers and is survived by her son Paddy Chairman of Cavan Gaels and Vice Chairman Cavan Urban Council and Frank B Sc Pigs and Bacon Commission. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Sudden death of Frank Crowe Moynehall House Cavan. Very progressive farmer Frank was first to introduce the area to the ESB with all the local meetings being held in his house. He was always to the forefront in all agricultural developments and encourage other farmers to equip and organize themselves. Ever willing to give a hand if Frank couldn’t attend he sent one or more of his sturdy sons to assist neighbours in the saving of the hay and crops. He was a prime mover in the recent organization of a Co Operative Farmer’s Mart which has recently purchases a site at Latt. He was a native of the Bruskey area and played in all grades of football for Cavan. Later he played with Cavan Slashers and was to the forefront in the recent establishment of Killygarry GFC. He is survived by his wife 9 sons and four daughters. There was a huge turnout for the removal and funeral from the Cathedral where Cavan Gael’s and Killygarry GFC formed a guard of honour. Burial took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of the famous Rose Murphy proprietor of Con Smith’s 86 Main Street after a long illness. She was niece of Con Smith’s and was resident there for many years. Widely known over a wide area she was extremely popular and charitable to the less well off in society. She is survived by her brother and one sister. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Defensive blunders cost Cavan dearly as they go down to Donegal in the Ulster Senior Football Championship 1st round tie in Breffni Park where over 12,000 saw the Donegal team with limited possession waltz around a static Cavan defence scoring five goals four of them when they gained control at the end of the last quarter. Cavan led by 0-9 to 1-3 at half time on a showery afternoon that left the surface wet and the ball hard to handle. Cavan have seldom conceded five goals in the Championship but Matt McHugh had a game he will want to forget while only Gabriel Kelly and Tony Morris were impressive in defence.Pat Tinnelly Ray Carolan and Donal O Grady after a bright start were eventually over run by a slick fast inter changing Donegal attack. Tom Lynch and Peter Pritchard were on top for the first half with Lynch scoring three points one from a 50 yards free. Only Phil Murray Charlie Gallagher and John Joe O Reilly caused any concern to the Donegal defence who will now meet Fermanagh in the Ulster semi final. Scorers Donegal Mickey McLoone 1-4 Seamus Houlihan 2-0 Sean Ferriter 1-1 Paul Kelly 1-0 John Hannigan 0-2. Cavan Charlie Gallagher 1-4 Tom Lynch 0-3 Phil Murray 0-2 Pat Tinnelly and John Joe O Reilly 0-1 each. Cavan Matt McHugh Gabriel Kelly Hugh Barney O Donohoe Tony Morris Pat Tinnelly Ray Carolan Donal O Grady Tom Lynch Peter Pritchard Jimmy O Donnell Danny Brady Philip ‘Lightening’ Murray John Joe O Reilly John Nallen and Charlie Gallagher. Sub Brian Kennedy for Philip Murray.
Father Joe O Hanlon celebrates his first Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim on Monday morning when he later gave his first blessing to all his friends and neighbours in attendance. Joe is a member of Cavan CBSI and the troop formed a guard of honour at his first Mass.
Kilmore Apostolic Worker’s 1966 President Mrs D McGuinness Virginia Vice Chair Veronica Dunne Butlersbridge Secretary Mrs J Deasy Cavan Treasurer Mary McManus SRN Cavan and Spiritual Director Father T McCauley. Arrangements were made for the work of the 15 centres in the Diocese to be displayed at the annual exhibition in Saint Augustine’s Hall in early October 1966.
Fourth is a series of old folk’s parties in the Town Hall with Nellie McIntyre thanking all the entertainers including Mel Doherty Sean McManus John O Connor and the Power School of Dancing.
Very influential and distinguished board of directors of Cavan Farmer’s Co Operative Mart with Senator J C Cole announcing that a new site for the proposed mart has been purchased at Latt opposite Saint Patrick’s College. Meanwhile controversary reigns over the purchase of the Cavan Railway Station for the purpose of establishing a mart by Cootehill based Brady family. In a letter to the Editor FKV O Sullivan of ‘Corbeil’ Farnham Road Cavan takes issue with the County Manager the County Council and all those involved in the rushed covert sale of the Railway Station to the Brady family for £6,000 hinting at interference from Cootehill based Paddy Smith TD Minister for Agriculture and secret deals in smoke filled rooms among his Fianna Fail friend and cronies.
Record attendance at four day National Blood Transfusion held in the Protestant Hall under the auspices of Cavan Red Cross. 621 pints were donated beating the record of 607 in 1963. Thirty three silver pelicans for the donation of seven pints were presented and five gold pelicans for 15 donations were awarded. Next year the Transfusion Unit will be in Cavan for a full week following the success and excellent organization of this year’s event.
July 2nd 1966 Cavan Urban Council Tom Fitzpatrick presiding pass a resolution deploring the manner of the sale of Cavan Railway Station to the Brady family Cootehill for £6,000 alleging that this rushed deal at a meeting behind closed doors and the press excluded reeked of sharp practice of the very highest order. Timmy Murphy Fianna Fail was the only councilor to dissent from backing the motion.
James Tully aged 30 Killynebber Cavan and 52 Hollybank Road Clontarf is awarded £7,667 and costs by the High Court Dublin in his action against Hely-Thom Printers where he seriously damaged his left hand in an accident when caught in a machine at their premises at East Wall on February 11th 1964. W Finlay SC TF O Higgins SC and TF Roe instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor was for the plaintiff.
Eddie Brady Cortubber Cavan former Town Clerk of Cavan Urban Council is ordained a priest by Bishop Austin Quinn at Saint Augustine’s Seminary Blacklion county Cavan. He is only son of Elizabeth and the late Michael Brady Cortubber Cavan.
Kathleen Leddy from Stroane Butlersbridge is placed second in the under 12 ballad singing at the Cavan Fleadh Cheoil in Killeshandra which was won by six year old Brigid O Donohoe while Brigid Leddy from Drumsillagh Butlersbridge wins the under 16 ballad singing competition.
Galaxy of stars at Tierquin as Home Farm Youth’s defeat Cavan Shamrock’s youth’s 5-3 after leading by 2-1 at half time. Hard fought entertaining game in perfect weather conditions on a pitch that was prepared by ground’s man Ton Doonan came in for lots of praise. Dickie Smith was undoubtedly the best player on the field and outclassed all of the Home Farm stars who included six youth internationals. Eamonn O Riordan at centre half scored two early goals in the second half to give Cavan an unlikely lead but Home Farm came storming back with two of their own one of which was an unfortunate own goal to lead 4-2 before the always dangerous Tony Higgins struck for Cavan’s third goal to leave just one between them with the big crowd now roaring on the homesters for a famous draw. With time almost up and after sustained pressure the Dublin side broke away for Keeley to tuck in a great solo goal just beyond the reach of the diving Andy Murray in the Shamrock’s goal. Cavan Andy Murray Martin Clarke PJ Maguire Gerry Egan captain Frank Lyons John O Neill Des Lambert Dickie Smith Eamonn O Riordan Tony Higgins and Paddy Murray. Referee Enda Love Enniskillen.
De La Salle Cavan Sport’s Day in Breffni Park 1966. All prizes displayed in McKenna’s Main Street impressive array of trophies. The large crowd were entertained by the De La Salle Silver Band Belfast. Egg and Spoon Under 8 Barney Coyle. Under 9 Sixty yards Jimmy Fox. Flag Race under 10 Thomas Johnstone. Sack Race under 11 D Smith. 100 yard hurdles under 11 Raymond McDonagh. Past Pupil’s 440 yards 1st Pearse Gilroy 2nd Michael McGinnity and 3rd Paddy Murray. Sixt yards under 8 Adrian Ronan. 220 yards under 14 PJ Dunne. Three legged race under 12 Greg Conlon and Hugo Clerkin. 100 yards under 11 Declan Murray. Flag Race under 9 Brian Cullen. 100 yards under 12 Niall Murray. Obstacle Race under 12 Eddie Quinn. 100 yards under 10 T Johnston . Wheelbarrow race Paul Ronan and Hubert Cusack. Past Pupil’s Mile Race 1st Pearse Gilroy 2nd Ollie O Donnell 3rd Philip ‘ Lightening’ Murray. Musical Chairs 1st Niall Murray 2nd Brian McCormack. Sack Race Under 12 D Bradfield. 100 yards hurdles under 14 PJ Dunne. Mother’s Egg and Spoon Pauline McCormac. Sack Race under 10 Jimmy Sharkey 100 yards under 13 Raymond McDonagh 2nd Noel McGinnity and 3rd Vincent Coyle. Father and Son three legged race Eddie and Bernard Quinn. 100 yards girls Brenda Higgins. GAA Relay Cavan Gaels.
Classy Clones beat Cavan Rangers in the well contested replay in the Breffni Cup at well attended Tierquin Park. Goals from Ivor Lindrum and Jimmy Reavey after some excellent support play put the silken styled Clones 2-0 up. John Sheridan cut the deficit to 1 goal when he grabbed a solo goal for the Ranger’s . Paddy Sheridan was by some distance the man of the match with good support from John O Neill Tommy Murray Tony Higgins John Sheridan and Tommy Murray. Damien Johnston and Patsy Murphy were deadly dangerous in the McCarren’s attack threatening danger every time they got on the ball. Jimmy Reavey Bobby Sheerin J Rooney D Rooney Willie Agnew C Nicholl and Ivor Lindrum were outstanding for Clones who now march on to the semi finals where they will play Enniskillen. Referee was Shamrock’s Club Secretary Micheal Smyth.
Doctor Noel Tierney Assistant County Medical Officer in Cavan is appointed to a similar post in Clare. Tom Tierney Area Officer Cavan Red Cross made a presentation of an inscribed tray and Waterford Crystal to him before his departure in the Farnham Hotel. Seamus White County Treasurer and Kathleen Lunn Cavan area officer were also in attendance.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick E/W Mrs Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
Barmen’s Association meet next Monday in the ‘Blue Moon’ Bridge Street at 11:40 pm for important business!
July 9th 1966 John McCarthy son of County Manager Dermot and Mrs McCarthy Rock Cross is appointed Secretary/Manager Irish Trade Protection Association ‘Stubs’. He emigrated to the USA ten years ago and was General Manager of the Century Bank in Chicago.
Tribute from America to Father Patrick Ruddy who died recently. Born on December 13th 1918 son of Phil and Mrs Ruddy Bridge Street. Educated at Coolboyogue NS where father Phil was Principal later Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’s Wexford where he was ordained on the 4th June 1944. He said his first Mass in the Franciscan Church in Wexford before celebrating his first public Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. He was a beloved pastor in Saint Ann’s Florida for 3 years and 4 months before his untimely death.
Commercial College at Loreto parade their stars of 1966 in Gráinne Blessing who has received offers from Guinness ESB and Dublin Corporation. Olive Brady The Provincial Bank. Olive Harten the Central Bank. Freda Swan Guinness ESB and Dublin Corporation. High Speeds in shorthand Freda Swan an incredible 130 words per minute. Mary Tuite E Brady B Kavanagh 120 words per minute.
WE Berney announces new television service for Monaghan as the Cootehill based firm open yet another branch to add to Cootehill Cavan Drogheda Dundalk Navan and now Monaghan.
Titanic tussle at Stradone as Crosserlough surprise the defending champions Cavan Gaels by grabbing a late equalizer to force a draw to an epic thrill filled encounter Gael’s 1-4 to Crosserlough’s 0-7 at wet and soggy Stradone. The Gael’s should have been out of sight at the interval when they only led by 1-4 to 0-2 after Danny Thomas and the rampant Franck Clancy gave them total superiority of the midfield area but the introduction of the Crosserlough giant Noel Hanley at half time changed the whole complexion of the game with Clancy losing momentum and Danny Thomas ploughing a lone furrow. Donal Crowe was man of the match and his high fielding and long kicking brought bouts of applause from the large enthusiastic gathering of spectators. John ‘Foley’ O Rourke with heroic saves kept the Gael’s goal intact after Crosserlough over ran the out of fitness Gael’s in the second half. Indeed it was left to Mickey Cusack to break the Gaels hearts with a solo run being pulled down just outside the square for ace sharp shooter Padraic Boyle to level the game with less than three minutes left for play. Noel Hanley and Sean Byers had total control of midfield in the second half. Hugo Cafferty Donal Crowe and George Crowe were the lynchpins of the Cavan defence with Eamonn McGovern Pat Gaffney and Gerard Carroll opening well but being largely over run in the second half. Cathal Young Philip Murray and Jim McDonnell were dangerous in the first half but got little chance to shine in the second half. The Gaels although not lacking in possession altogether failed to score in the second half. Scorers for the Gael’s Cathal Young 1-1 Jim McDonnell 0-2 and Phil ‘Lightening’ Murray 0-1. Padraic Boyle 0-5 Percy Gilchreest and Michael Cusack 0-1 each replied for Crosserlough.
Cathedral Choir and Altar Boys on annual outing to Bundoran travelling via Killeshandra Swanlinbar and Drumshanbo. Showery day many of the younger folk still managed a dip in the Atlantic then repairing to the Amusements. Dinner and evening meal provided in the Central Hotel. With many of the more mature members lingering on in the pubs it was all hours before the party returned via Enniskillen and the scenic Lough Erne route eventually after several stops reaching Cavan close to midnight. Songs of every type and variety were sung on the return journey. Father ABC McGrath a native of Manorhamilton and very well known in the Bundoran area led the party.
Margaret Sheridan the stunning 21 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Sheridan Saint Brigid’s Terrace in crowned the Queen of Gesteners in London. She is a machine operator in the London Borough of Gesteners and was recently second in the Miss Harringay Saving’s Queen Pageant. She is due home later in the Summer.
James Mansfield and Tommy McCormick win their heat of the prestigious Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club..
Death of the legendary James Stanley Mullery J S Town Hall Street Garage proprietor at the age of 77. Stan senior as he was known to countless customers had a thriving garage in Town Hall Street first specializing in the supply and repair of bicycles later scooters and motor bikes. He also sold petrol from the pumps outside his famous garage and resided just beside the premises first in Town Hall Street and later built a new house adjacent to the Magnet Cinema. He was one of the true pioneers of the motor trade in Cavan. Outstanding Sportsman Stan was a founding member of the old Catholic Club later in 1936 he took a lead role in the establishment of Cavan CYMS.He was one of Cavan’s best known tenors and was a leading member of the Cathedral Choir and Cavan Choral Society appearing at concerts and recitals al over the Diocese. He represented Cavan at handball and won several Ulster titles. He played golf first at the original Killynebber course and later in 1923 took a lead role in the relocation of the club to Drumelis being captain and secretary in turn. He was one of Cavan’s greatest badminton players and took a lead part in the establishment of Cavan Pavilion Club. As a member of the CYMS club Stan won many of the club’s billiard tournaments and represented the club in the famous border league against Clones Enniskillen Monaghan and the famous Legion Club in Cavan. He is survived by his wife Margaret sons Paddy Stan Dickie and Jim in England three daughters Maureen Hand Winifred Conlon and Mrs B Lee Bridge Street. Father PJ McManus cc officiated at the well attended removal and funeral Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later Saint Brigid’s cemetery in Killygarry.
July 16th 1966 Famous photograph of the Cathedral grounds after Sacristan and Caretaker Tom Fleming had cocked the mown grass into hay cocks for collection by Sean Brady of Annagelliffe illustrates the changing face of Cavan where the Convent of the Holy Rosary Sisters now stands.
Nuala and Willie O Hanlon sell their magnificent house beside the Sport’s Centre and Anglo Celt offices to Tommy McCormick proprietor of the Sport’s Centre for £4,000. The reason the family are moving to their new bungalow in Drumelis is the incessant noise on dance night’s from the revelers in the Sport’s Centre. Murphy Quinn led by Brian Murphy were the auctioneers while relations GV Maloney Solicitor’s had carriage of sale.
Crosserlough halt the Gael’s bid for two in a row and instead write the first chapter in their own record run with a comprehensive 1-6 to 1-4 victory in the senior championship replay at well attended Breffni Park. Ballyconnell beat Kingscourt 2-11 to 1-5 in the curtain raiser. Crosserlough led Cavan Gael’s by 1-2 to 0-4 at half time. The game was played in a downpour of rain but still managed to thrill the spectators with some high fielding and long accurate kicking. Gerard Finegan replaced the absent Pat Gaffney who failed to arrive in time while George Crowe cried off injured just before the throw in. John ‘ Foley’ O Rourke was outstanding in the Gael’s goal and his heroics kept the Gael’s in the match up the end. Donal Crowe Jim McDonnell and Eamonn McGovern were outstanding in defence. Centre field again was conceded after the half time break with only Danny Thomas motoring until the end. Phil Murray the veteran Cathal Young and Paddy Maguire were the only Gael’s forwards who looked dangerous. Cavan Gael’s John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Hugo Cafferty Donal Crowe Oliver Crowe Eamonn McGovern Jim McDonnell Hughie Smith Danny Thomas and Frank Clancy Cathal Young Phillip Murray PJ Carroll Terry Smith Paddy Maguire and Gerard Finegan. Subs Pat Gaffney for Gerard Finegan Oliver Cassidy for Terry Smith. Mick McCarthy was a very fair and resolute referee.
Another Charity Football Match featuring Joe Dolan and the Drifters and Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons taking on a Cavan 1952 All Ireland selection in Breffni Park with Pat Lynch and the Airchord’s supplying the music at the all star gala dance in the Sport’s Centre. The proceeds are going towards the building and outfitting of the Poor Clare Convent school.
Death of Margaret O Reilly Navan Road Dublin and formerly of Park View Cavan at the age of 88. They once had a licensed premises at Upper Main Street and the family were extremely well known and very popular in the town. Her father Frank O Reilly was a member and Chairman of Cavan Urban District Council for many years. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery .
Public meeting to examine the possibility of siting a fully heated indoor swimming pool in Cavan in Saint Augustine’s Hall where Willie O Hanlon MD of the Anglo Celt will facilitate the meeting as Chairman for the night.
July 23rd 1966 Willie and Nuala O Hanlon and family sell their well appointed home off Church Street and just beside the Anglo Celt and Cavan Sport’s Centre to Tom Fitzpatrick TD for £4,000 who was acting for the purchaser Tommy McCormick proprietor of the Sport’s Centre. The O Hanlon’s moved from their home because of the noise and disturbance long into the night from functions being held in the Sport’s Centre. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn was the Auctioneer.
Large well attended very representative meeting chaired by Willie O Hanlon very enthusiastic about the possibility of erecting a fully heated indoor swimming pool in the town elected the following committee to report back with regard to exact detail required. Chairman Brian Sullivan Vice Chairman Aíne Sullivan Secretary Michael Connolly Assistant Secretary Nellie Harding Treasurer Sergeant Peter Coogan.
Cavan Shamrock’s virtue of their 3-2 defeat of Lisnaskea qualify for the final of the Breffni Cup where they will play either the favourites Enniskillen or Clones in the final. Gerry Maguire after a number of years in self imposed exile returned in glory to the Shamrock’s goal and Shamrock’s after a disastrous stand plucked victory from the jaws of impending defeat. Gene Cullivan Dessie Maguire and Frank Lyons were the stars of a defence that was slow to settle down and Lisnaskea were good value for their 1-0 interval lead. In the second half Gerry Egan pushing forward made two of the Shamrock’s goal with some beautiful controlled play with John O Neill on the other wing adapting a much more defensive role. Goals from Andy McGahon and Eamonn O Riordan put Shamrock’s into the lead halfway through the second half. Lisnaskea leveled the tie with an own goal to leave the game balanced at 2 goals all nearing the finish. Dickie Smith captain then showed his genius with a great run through the Lisnaskea defence to set up Andy McGahon for the winner to the huge relief and delight of the home crowd. Best for Lisnaskea were T McFarlane H Gawley J Carters W Crawford R Benson and P Quinn.
Death of Mary Graham wife of Richard ‘Dickie’ Graham 1 Lake View. She was a native of Belfast but the family decided to come to Cavan after the Catholic population were burnt out in the 1920s. Her husband Richard ‘Dickie’ is a very well known horseman and former jockey. Mary Graham was deservedly popular with all her neighbours and friends being of a very giving and charitable nature. She is survived by her husband Richard sons daughters relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with burial late in Cullies cemetery .July 30th 1966 Tragic death of the great Tony ‘Champagne’ Lema after his private place crashed in Illinois USA. Tony was only 32 and is the present holder of the British Open Championship being champion in 1965-1966. He turned Professional in 1955 and only recently was in Ireland to play a charity Fourball at Milltown Golf Club Dublin with Christy O Connor Harry Bradshaw and Joe Carr.
July 30th 1966 Carmel Cahill aged 21 Lossett Moynalty Kells county Meath is crowned ‘Miss Doonaree’ at a dance in the Grenada Ballroom Kingscourt while Pearl Kinsella from Legakelly Clones is crowned ‘Miss Clones’ at Clones Carnival.
Five students from county Cavan are all expelled from the Aranmore Gaeltacht for being 20 minutes late for evening class on Tuesday night as they got caught up in the excitement of watching England beat Portugal in the World Cup semi final at Wembley. The other 220 students have gone on strike in protest at such harsh treatment by the Principal Peadar O Callaghan.
County Cavan Open Lawn Tennis photographed are the officials and winners at the presentation of Prizes on Saturday evening last at County Cavan Tennis Club Farnham Street by Rev George CA Millar. Pictured are George Fairbrother Secretary Miss P Downes Mullingar Mrs P Braddason Castlepollard J Hearn County Cavan M Fleming Sligo F Ballantine Sligo Joe McCusker Cavan Edward English Cavan George Millar BA who made the presentations Pat Mohan Cavan Miss A Campbell Cavan Moya Maloney Cavan Carmel McCormick Cavan and Sheila Cosgrove Treasurer County Cavan Tennis Club.
Cavan are out of the Ulster Under 21 championship going down to Down in Newry by 2-12 to 0-5 after Down had led at the interval by 2-7 to 0-2.
Champagne Tony Lema aged 32 his wife Betty and two friends are killed as their two engine plane crashed on the Golf Course in Illinois where he was due to play an exhibition later. Their plane was piloted by Doris Mullen of Illinois. Born in California he turned professional in 1955 and only last Saturday week played an exhibition match in Milltown Golf Club Dublin with Joe Carr Harry Bradshaw and Christy O Connor. He acquired the name ‘Champagne’ as he insisted on buying bottles of champagne for the press after his many victories.
Now or never for Donegal as they take on Down in the Ulster Senior Football Final in Casement Park Belfast after runaway wins over Cavan and Fermanagh. Down will play the All Ireland Minor champions in the curtain raiser.
Martin Jermyn and George Quinn Cavan town are pictured after beating Donegal in the Ulster Minor Doubles Handball Final at the nearby Cavan handball alley in Glenside Road.
Cavan Shamrock’s beat a Mick Lynch selection 6-2 at well attended Tierquin Park. The visitors included 6 of their 1966 League of Ireland championship winning team and a junior Hungarian international and Joe Haverty of Arsenal who thrilled the crowd with his darting dribbles on the left wing. The free scoring Eamonn O Riordan at centre forward struck with a hat trick Willie Agnew from Clones who guested for the Shamrock’s Des Lambert and Dickie Smith all managed to get their names on the score sheet. While Paul Morrissey and Mick Lynch scored for the visitors. Mick Lynch XI Tommy Taylor Waterford Jazlo Czecloe Jimmy McGeough Waterford Tom Farrell Shamrock Rovers Gene Cullivan Cavan Shamrock’s Gerry Treanor Waterford Mick Lynch Waterford Paul Morrissey Waterford and Joe Haverty Arsenal. At a reception later in the Bridge Hotel a special commemorative plaque was presented to Mick Lynch who is a former Cavan and Butlersbridge gaelic football star. Maxie McCann former great Drumcondra star was a very able and efficient referee. Gene Cullivan deputized for the absent John Giles Leeds United.
Cavan 1952 All Ireland champions defeat a Drifter’s /Mighty Avon selection in a very well attended charity football match in Breffni Park gate receipts £200. Larry Cunningham and Mick Higgins are pictured with match referee ‘Big Tom’ O Reilly just prior to the throw in. Late that night almost 1,200 patrons thronged the ‘Sport’s Centre’ to hear Larry Joe Dolan and Gregory of the Cadets sing their latest hits. Pat Lynch and the Airchord’s managed by Ballyjamesduff man Connie Lynch supplied the music..
Sympathy is extended to Maureen McDonald Church Street on the tragic death of her cousin Ray Maher?? aged 35 Solicitor Mullingar who was killed along with his 8 year old son in a traffic accident on the main Mullingar/Kilbeggan road.
Sudden death of Cavan born Joseph Hickey aged 46 in Ballina where he was holidaying with his wife and family. Now living in Shantalla Drive in Santry he was youngest son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hickey Butcher’s Main Street and Bridge Street Cavan. Educated at Drumcrave and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan he joined Aer Lingus where he worked in passenger accommodation and was manage of the City Air Terminal in Cathal Brugha Street Dublin and later Traffic Planning Department at Dublin Airport. In the course of his work he travelled extensively in Pakistan North America and Europe, He was an outstandingly charitable individual and was well known for his selfless work on behalf of mentally handicapped children and the pivotal role he played in the establishment of the Credit Union movement in Dublin. He is survived by his wife and 5 young children brothers Patrick Bernard Cavan Walter Dublin Tom BDS Cavan and two sisters Margaret ‘Maggie’ and Betty both in Cavan. His brother Michael Hickey only died in February last. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Church of the Holy Cross Shankill to Glasnevin cemetery.
The town and country are stunned at the news of the tragic death of Paddy Smallhorne aged only 21 a passenger in a car driven by 23 year old local man from Drumcrave Joe Hill at 11 am last Saturday morning at Billis Virginia Cavan. Paddy only celebrated his 21st birthday last week and he was travelling to the Phoenix Park for the motor car races when the car left the road and mounted a green grass area. Joe Hill walked free and unharmed from the car but Paddy despite not being badly injured died as a result of choking when his tongue blocked the air passage to his lungs as a result of shock and injuries and bruising to his cheek and neck. Paddy was son of Jack and Mrs Smallhorne in Coleman Road and journeyed to Cavan to greet them on their return from a holiday abroad. Educated at the Poor Clare Convent De La Salle school and Saint Patrick’ s College Cavan and the College of Technology Bolton Street, he was a Laboratory Technician at the Institute of Industrial Research and Standards Ballymun.. Paddy was a leading member of Cavan Motor Club and earlier in the month navigated for the well known Billy Morris when they were among the prizes at the Lawn Rally in Belturbet. For many years Paddy was a member of the Cathedral Choir and Cavan CBSI Musical Society where he took a leading role in their annual pantomime. He was also an instructor in Water Safety at Cavan Red Cross. His father Jack won two All Ireland senior medals with Cavan in 1933 and again in 1935 and was a leading official of GNR in the county. His mother is a member of the famous Ballybay sporting family the Lindens and is lead soprano in the Cathedral Choir as well as appearing in concerts and musical entertainment throughout the area. There was an overflow attendance at both the funeral and removal from the Surgical Hospital on Sunday evening with most of the people in floods of tears as they wept for such a noble soul and a family who had now lost their only child in such tragic circumstances. Cavan Motor Club formed a guard of honour. Father ABC McGrath officiated at both the funeral and removal with burial later in Ballybay cemetery. Jimmy McEntee a captain in D Company 8th Battalion Cavan FCA of which Paddy was a member for many years pays tribute to his dignity strength of character stating that Paddy Smallhorne would have excelled in any career he chose. Paddy was a Corporal who led from the front and was remarkable in his good humour pleasing personality leadership and excellent example to others.
August 6th 1966 Bernard Fitzsimmons and his family sell their roadside farm of land consisting of a residence and 60 acres of land at Crossreagh Ballyhaise for £8,000. Oliver Young was Auctioneer and Aodghan O Reilly Solicitor had carriage of sale.
Margaret Thackery Killinkere Virginia is pictured after she won the ‘Virginia Show Princess’ title at a dance in the Farmer’ s Ballroom Virginia on Monday last. Margaret will go forward to contest the Four Counties Show Queen title later in the year. She is a Commerce student at UCD
Confusion reigns in Cavan after Tom Brady from Cootehill controversially is sold Cavan Railway station as a site for a new Mart while Cavan Co Operative Mart led by Senator Cole and John Charles Lord of Legaland purchase as site at Latt adjacent to Saint Patrick’s College for development as a Mart.
Connie McEntee and Nicky Smith win the President’s Prize Surgeon Bertie Cullen’s prize at County Cavan Golf Club. While Bridie Farrelly Minnie McCarren and Mrs Don McMullin win Connie McEntee’s Prize later in the week.
Death of Ella Frances Smith 34 Main Street relict of the late Philip A ‘PA Smyth at the age of 72 after a short illness at Lisdarn Hospital. She ran the well known Drapery establishment of P A Smyth and Company while her husband Philip was proprietor of the adjoining ‘Erskine Hotel’. Native of county Louth she was an outstanding golfer and formed a winning partnership with her daughter in law Bridie representing Cavan on several occasions in inter club ladies’ competitions in the Granard Cup. Most pleasant decent woman she was outstandingly charming and accommodating and customer’s to her large establishment were always impressed with her knowledge and flair. She was calm pleasant cool in all circumstances and had a particular affinity with children. She is survived by her son Philip daughters Maura McEntee Monaghan and Eileen McNamee Colette Modes brother James Sharkey sister Lily McEneaney brother in law F Smyth sister in law Mrs N Tuite daughter in law Bridie Smyth son in law E McNamee and PJ McEntee Solicitor Monaghan and many grandchildren. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
The rugged Dan McCartan is pictured holding the Anglo Celt Cup after Down had beaten Donegal 1-7 to 0-8 in the Ulster senior football final at sparsely attended Casement Pak Belfast where a disappoint crowd of 23,000 saw a tough uncompromising battle where there was little scope for good clean open football and both sides insisted on pulling and dragging their opponents to the detriment of good play on a damp afternoon with underfoot conditions treacherous in Belfast. Donegal had the major potion of the play but their close over elaboration play suited the tough hard tackling Down men who adapted their tactics to first frustrate and hassle the Glen’s men before taking over in the last quarter to win their 6th senior championship since 1959. Leo Murphy and Dan McCartan were immense in the defence and try as they might Donegal never looked likely to break through for goals. They were further hampered by an injury to Sean Ferriter their star midfielder who had to be replaced after the first half after Donegal had dominated exchanges in the first half. The game was carried live for the first time by both BBC and RTE television and many blamed this for the poor attendance on a wretched day. Down scorer’s Sean O Neill 1-2 Paddy Doherty 0-3 Brian Johnston and James McCartan 0-1 each. Donegal Mickey McLoone 0-6 M Griffin and Frankie McFeeley 0-1 each. Down will now play the Leinster champions Meath in the semi final with the winners qualifying to meet Galway who accounted for Cork in the All Ireland Final on September 25th 1966.
Thrills and spills at Killygarry as the locals account for near neighbours Crosskeys 2-7 to 1-6. Mal O Reilly was by some distance man of the match with great support from Seamus McGovern in goals Packie and Michael McGovern county minor Niall O Brien John Sheridan and P Lynch. Crosskeys stars were Lee Ferguson Johnston McCaul Murphy Oliver Sheils and Smith. Referee John Johnston Cavan.
Marlene Conlon daughter of Frank and Anna Conlon Abbey Street qualifies as an SRN at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey England.
August 13th 1966 Kevin Ginnity manager of Smith’s branch Navan is promoted to manage of the flagship Cavan branch of Con P Smith and Company Garage Proprietors Dublin Road Cavan. He is a native of Kells county Meath being a member of the all conquering Drumbarragh side and brother of Fintan Ginnity well known in financial circles as manger of UDT commercial banking while one of his brothers Noel T is a well known promising comedian well known in Kells theatrical circles. He is a very talented golfer and long time member of Royal Tara Golf Club. He has a wife and 4 young daughters.
Inquest into the death of Paddy Smallhorne hears witness from Dick Mulcahy temporary ambulance driver Surgical Hospital who arrived at the scene at 11:30 identified Paddy Smallhorne and Joe Hill who was dazed and shocked but no apparent serious injuries. He late identified the body to Garda Mick Ryan at the Surgical Hospital. Death was due to respiratory failure as a result of injuries sustained in a car crash at Dromollard Virginia at 11:00 aprox. Edward Donohoe farmer Dromollard saw a white coloured car mount the grass margin while 7 year old Patrick Terence Murtagh ‘heard a loud bang saw car mount the green grass margin and disappear from sight’. Garda PJ Murtagh Ballyjamesduff gave evidence of arriving at the scene at 11:50 and seeing a man lying on the road covered with a white sheet while another man identified himself as Joe Hill the driver of the vehicle IID 94 which was damaged and he appeared nervous shocked agitated but relatively uninjured. Dr Cassidy was then on the scene and the body was removed to Cavan Surgical Hospital. Doctor BP Gathali Surgical Hospital gave evidence of identifying the dead man who had no major injuries with all arteries intact but had multiple fractures of the cheekbone bruises and abrasions to right side of neck. Death was due to Anoxia caused by the tongue blocking the airwaves t larynx and preventing air from reaching the dead man’ lungs. Superintendent McCague said that in paying tribute to Paddy Smallhorne he knew the deceased and the wonderful family he came from. Paddy was a most popular individual and was always trying to help out people in a poorer situation than himself. He has a most pleasant personality and was very popular in the town. He was a young man of great ability and promise and his death was a desperate tragedy which words could not describe as he was an only child of Jack and Mrs Smallhorne two of the town’s leading citizens. Jim Leonard Chairman of the Jury also paid tribute to Paddy and the Smallhorne family and said that it was a desperate tragedy which had shocked and numbed the community in Cavan. George V Malone represented Joe Hill at the inquest which was conducted by the County Coroner Paddy Cusack Solicitor who said it was one of the saddest tragedies he every presided at and he tendered his sincere sympathy to Jack and Mrs Smallhorne on the death of their only child.
Among the honours at Saint Patrick’s College leaving certificate results are Philip Dunne Peter O Galligan Brian Hickey Bernard J Flynn John McTiernan Daniel O Hanlon Michael Johnston Matthew Donnelly Thomas McNamara and Eamonn Boylan.
John McGinnity proprietor of McGinnity’s and McGinnity Travel Cavan is seen presenting the McGinnity Cup and replicas for competition to Micheal Smyth Secretary and Ray Griffith Vice Chairman of Cavan Shamrock’s. The first McGinnity Cup Final between the favourites Enniskillen and Cavan Shamrock’s takes place at Tierquin Park to night. The winners will receive a cash prize of £20 and the losers £5.
Bobby Moore West Ham captains England to World Cup glory after England beat Germany 4-2 in extra time to win the World Cup at wet and muddy Wembley Stadium after extra time. Tight hard fought game where the stakes were enormous Geoff Hurst who earlier in the competition replaced injured goal scorer supreme was the English hero scoring a hat trick with the other goal scored by Martin Peters. 1966: Football glory for England
England have won football's World Cup for the first time since the tournament began in 1930.
A crowd of 93,000 spectators - including the Queen and Prince Phillip - filled London's Wembley Stadium to watch the host nation play West Germany in the final game of the 1966 championships.
Another 400 million people around the world watched the keenly fought match on television.
In the final moments of extra time Geoff Hurst powered home his third goal to give England a 4-2 victory and to become the first man ever to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final.
After Germany had taken an early lead, Hurst leveled the score for England by half time with a header from a free kick taken by captain Bobby Moore.
Victory in sight
England came out with courage and determination after the break and glimpsed glory thirteen minutes from time as Martin Peters took their second goal.
But a free kick to Germany 15 seconds from full time gave Wolfgang Weber a close-range shot into Gordon Banks' goal and took the score to 2-2.
In the crucial minutes before the decisive half hour of extra time England manager Alf Ramsey was heard to rally his team, saying: "All right. You let it slip. Now start again."
A dubious goal by Hurst - glanced off the line by Weber and only given after consultation between the Swiss referee and Soviet linesman - put England ahead in the last 15 minutes, before the striker's third goal put the game out of Germany's reach.
Bobby Moore went up to the royal box to collect the solid gold Jules Rimet trophy from Queen Elizabeth.
In the largest World Cup ever - numbering 70 countries - England were among the favourites and got as far as the semi-final, against newcomers Portugal, before conceding a goal.
Back row, left to right : Harold Sheperdson (trainer), Nobby Stiles, Roger Hunt, Gordon Banks , Jackie Charlton, George Cohen (Fulham Youth Coach), Ray Wilson (Bradford City) and Sir Alf Ramsey (Manager).
Front row, left to right : Martin Peters , (Sir) Geoff Hurst , Bobby Moore, Alan Ball , and (Sir) Bobby Charlton .
Death of Caroline Halpin Ford Lodge Cavan at the age of 91. She was active and out and about up to three months ago. She was the eldest daughter of Albert JP and Georgina Hutton ‘Rockview Lodge’ Swanlinbar. She was like most young ladies of the aristocracy educated in England.. She spent some of her time with her uncle Robert Hutton MP in Putney Park Surrey. At the age of 24 she married William Henry Halpin founder of the legal firm of Allen and Halpin Church Street Cavan. They lived at Erskine Terrace Farnham Street from 1898-1933 when they moved to Ford Lodge on the death of Caroline’s mother who originally lived there. William Halpin died in 1937 and Mrs Halpin lived there with her companion Miss Beggy even after the move of her son Jack in 1962 when he retired as a Solicitor and went to live in Hollywood county Down. Caroline Halpin was an outstanding lady being an excellent tennis player and golfer being a founder member of both Cavan Lawn Tennis Club and County Cavan Golf Club. She was a horticulturist par excellent winning prizes for her produce in nearly every section at Cavan Agricultural Show. She was a fonder member of Cavan District Nursing Association and managed to secure the services of a Jubilee Nurse for the town from the Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Society. She was President of Cavan Church of Ireland Orphan Society and for many years was a member of the Select Vestry Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan. The grounds at Ford Lodge set on two acres were cultivated and maintained to the very highest standard including the provision of a private tennis court which was rolled and kept to Wimbledon standard by a full time gardener and ground’s man. Caroline Halpin was predeceased by her husband William and is survived by her two sons John R Halpin who was President of the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland in 1959 and William Richard Halpin Chartered Accountant London. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral service in Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan conducted by close friend the Venerable Archdeacon George Shire BA assisted by Rev GCA Miller BA Rector Saint John’s. Burial later took place in Templeport.
August 20th 1966 Patrick Smith at the age of 81 becomes Chairman of Cootehill Town Commissioners for a record 39th time while he is also Chairman of Cavan County Council and Monaghan Mental Health Board.
Pictured on a month long vacation to Ireland are Sandy Long 23 year old teacher from New Jersey Marilyn Flatley 22 year old Accountant and Ann Flatley 20 year old Secretary. The Flatley’s emigrated t the USA 13 years ago with their father and mother Mr and Mrs Jim Flatley and are visiting their uncle Peter in Castletara. They are pictured in Andy Breslin’s Model T Ford car at the back of the Cathedral in Cavan..
Exodus of the old Cavan businesses continue with the imminent sale of J Morris and Sons which is established over 50 years in the sale of glass china light hardware and in recent year Dinkey model cars by their son William ‘Billy’ who is a founder member and successful competitor of Cavan Motor Club..
Enniskillen become the first holders of the magnificent McGinnity Cup and replicas following their deserved 5-2 win over Cavan Shamrock’s in the Final at well attended Tierquin when over £25 was taken on the gate. Shamrock’s from the start were afflicted by severe nerves and the defence creaked every time the bal came into their path. Even Frank Lyons so dependable and solid all season had the misfortune to turn a ball from Michael Murphy that was going harmlessly wide past the Shamrock’s keeper Gerry Maguire on 10 minutes to give Enniskillen the lead. Enniskillen went two up when Des McFarlane shot low and hard past the Cavan keeper Gerry Maguire giving him no chance as the defence once again idled. With nine minutes to go to the interval the large crowd were spurred into life when after great work by Cavan Shamrock’s captain Dickie Smith centre forward Eamonn O Riordan shot high into the Enniskillen net for a 2-1 scoreline at half time. The game got rough and out of hand in the third quarter with Shamrock’s striving to secure and equalizer efficient and fair referee Jimmy Reavey from Clones had to pull the two sides apart and issue a warning in the event of rough play continuing he would have to issue ‘ marching orders’. Just after that the game was settled as a contest when Des McFarlane broke away down the left wing and shot past Gerry Maguire’s near post for a 3-1 lead to Enniskillen. Cavan Shamrock’s roared back and Dickie Smith who had a wonderful second half set up veteran attacker Andy McGahon for a headed goal which the red haired wonder boy celebrated in great style to bring Shamrock’s back to 3-2 with ten minutes left for play. Enniskillen again went on the attack and D Fitzpatrick secured number four for the Northern side. On the stroke of full time G Black converted a penalty for Enniskillen to leave the final score Enniskillen 5 Cavan Shamrock’s 2. The winners were clapped off the field by the defeated Shamrock’s side who lined up to form a guard of honour as the winners received the coveted McGinnity Cup replicas and £25 from John McGinnity who was presenting the famous trophy for the first time. In a very poor Shamrock’s defence only Gerry Egan and Dessie Maguire played to any sort of form and the rest of the defence were overcome with nerves and jitters on the big occasion. Dickie Smith Andy McGahon and Eamonn O Riordan never stopped trying in the Shamrock’s attack. Shamrock’s Gerry Maguire Frank Lyons Rick Graham John O Neill Dessie Maguire Gerry Egan Des Lambert Dickie Smith Captain Eamonn O Riordan Andy McGahon and Gene Cullivan. Referee Jimmy Reavey Clones.
Bridie Farrelly wins the Lady President’s Dorrie Smith’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. Maureen McDonald Best Gross Mrs Arnold winner of Section B. ‘Goldie’ Fleming won the Special Prize.
Mr and Mrs Rickard natives of Glangevlin return from the USA to buy 24 Highfield Road for £2,825. Brian Murphy Murphy/Quinn was the Auctioneer while Tom Fitzpatrick TD had carriage of sale.
August 27th 1966 Kathleen Cumiskey Saint Felim’s Hospital and Eileen Dalton Clones are crowned joint Queens of The Land at Arva Show.
Michael Reilly aged 60 is remanded in custody by Justice JP Gilvarry to a special sitting of Cavan District Court on the 31st August at 11:00 am charged with the murder of his brother Hugh at Stragella Upper on August 8th 1966. Tom Fitzpatrick appeared for the defendant.
Munster and Leinster Banks Royal Bank of Ireland and the Provincial Bank of Ireland with assets of over 250 million are to merge into a super bank with the establishment of Allie Irish Banks.
Meath after a listless first half spring into action to sweep aside Down in the All Ireland Semi Final at Croke Park on the score of 2-16 to 1-9. They looked a team of all the talents as Down faded after the enforced retirement of Tom O Hare at right half back after 15 minutes of the second half. Meath took over and in the second half scored 15 times once every two minutes to send a signal to the defending champions Galway whom they meet in the final on the 25th of September 1966. Gerry Quinn struck fro two well taken goals while Peter Moore was man of the match at centre field. Jack Quinn at full back was a towering presence which the Down attack could not penetrate and he had great support from the hard tackling Dinny Donnelly while Bertie Cunningham and Pat Reynolds were sound in the half back line. Up front Gerry Quinn Marty Sullivan were impressive.
Cavan Gael’s beat Kingscourt by a record 7-5 to 0-1 in the County Minor Semi Final at Stradone. They will now play the champions Killeshandra who disposed of Lacken 2-9 to 2-4 in the second semi final at Breffni Park. Paddy Blessing had only one save of note to make but was always sound Joey Browne and Ollie Malone were magnificent in defence while Joey O Keeffe dominated at midfield from the start. Tony Dunne JJ O Reilly Paddy Reilly and Paddy Murray were always dangerous in a very good attack. Scorers for the Gael’s Paddy Murray 2-0 JJ Reilly 1-2 Paddy Reilly 1-1 Joey O Keeffe 1-0 and Micheal ‘ Moucher’ Galligan 0-1. P Sherlock replied for Kingscourt. Only Dillon in goals and Sherlock played up to scratch for Kingscourt.
Big rush to dispose of ‘Ford Lodge’ after the recent death of the owner Caroline Halpin. It will be auctioned to the highest bidder at a public auction at ‘Ford Lodge’ on the 12th September 1966 with Allen and Halpin having carriage of sale.
Brother Timothy who is leaving Cavan is made a presentation on the occasion of his transfer to Bruff county Limerick by the Past Pupil’s Union at the Brother’s residence. He was for many years in charge of the Flagelot Band. Pictured are Teddy McCormack Vice Chairman Toggy Connolly Chairman and Timmy Murphy UDC Treasurer. A presentation will be made to night Friday in the Ulster Arms to Brother Cyril who is also leaving Cavan after 15 years distinguished service to the community. The presentation is sponsored by the De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union Cavan Gael’s and Cavan CBSI Musical Society.
September 3rd 1966 Ballyjamesduff is voted Ireland’s Tidiest Town securing 94 marks. Virginia the 1964 and 1965 winner wins the Regional Award while Mountnuggent is 1st in its category with 86 marks and Butlersbridge wins the Best New Entry award with 76 marks. Cavan town was first in its category jumping 15 places from last year.
The population of the Republic of Ireland jumps by 62,411 in the Census figures taken on April 17th 1966 a jump of 2.2% on the 1961 figures. Huge contrast to the trend of other years when a steady decline was detected. There are now 2,880,752 persons living in the Republic and emigration figures show only 16,771 people emigrated as against a staggering 41,000 in 1961.
Thomas Patrick Hogan aged 58 a Dublin businessman and member of the Board of CIE for the last 9 years is appointed Chairman of CIE. He succeeds CS Andrews as Chairman and will be part time while Frank Lemass a brother of Taoiseach Sean Lemass also a member of the Board of CIE is appointed to the full time post of CEO of the Company and will also continue on the Board.
Very big crowd paying £250 at the stiles see Crosserlough Gael’s master Mullahoran in a rough scrappy county senior semi final at Breffni Park 1-10 to 0-6. They will now play the winners of the Cavan Gael’s Ballyconnell game in the final in October.
Presentation to Rev Brother Cyril in the Ulster Arms attracts 250 people to bid the popular Cork born brother who was 15 years in Cavan farewell. Presentation on behalf of Cavan Gael’s of a writing set was made by Paddy Conaty Chairman of the Club while Michael Smith representing the Cavan Boys Scout’s Musical Society presented him with an electric razor and finally Timmy Murphy UDC Treasurer De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union presented Brother Cyril with a gold watch. Brother Cyril is trainer of the current county champions Cavan Gael’s and played a pivotal role in the establishment of the School’s Board in Cavan. He guided his own school De La Salle to several School League titles as well as being a founder member of Owen Roe Hurling Club. He was a delegate for the Gael’s to Cavan County Board for many years and was a great advocate of a proper youth policy in the county. Founder of the recently very successful Tops of Breffni Brother Cyril was always to the fore in the advancement of his adopted town. For many years he was the trainer of the altar servers in the Cathedral and always took a keen interest in their welfare. He was a very able administrator and coach of Cavan School’s Board. He was an outstanding drama teacher and coached and directed to All Ireland winning plays by his pupils in 1958 and 1959 ‘Iosagain’ and ‘Beatha an Scolaire’. He was an outstanding referee in football and hurling taking charge of many of the school’s minor and college’s games. One day in Breffni Park in the recent past he actually took charge of three successive games. When he came to Cavan first he threw in his lot with Cavan Slashers but in 1957 he was one of the chief motivators for the establishment of the new Cavan Gael’s .
Cavan and District AUL taking in counties Meat Cavan Monaghan and Longford formed at well attended meeting in the Ulster Arm’s Cavan on Sunday. Charles L Liddy Chairman of the AUL J Younger Secretary Tommy Rowan Assistant Secretary and Oliver Darcey Treasurer were among the dignitaries to attend the meeting outlining their desire to put football on a proper footing in Cavan and surrounding counties. After am excellent meeting Chairman Billy Davey Clone was elected as Chairman John Cormack Monaghan Vice Chairman Matt Lawless Kells Treasurer and Ray Griffith Cavan Secretary. Committee Micheal Smyth and Tommy Murray both Cavan.
Death of the legendary Mary ‘Molly’ Mallon 6 College Street in the Surgical Hospital on Wednesday. She was a dressmaker by trade and a member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most distinguished families. She was both an actress of great talent and a soprano of quality in both the Old and New Cathedral Choirs touring and performing with the Father Buchanan Choral Society. Being a skilled dressmaker she was one of the outstanding and most productive members of the Kilmore Apostolic Worker’s. She is survived by her brothers Eddie Louis Jimmy and sister Katie. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
A very youthful Laragh United inflict the first defeat on the recently formed Killygarry 2-5 to 1-4 in a great hard hitting football game at Duke Park Stradone before a very large crowd of very vociferous supporters. Clerkin Dolan Bennett Brady’s Kelly’s Smith’s and Donohoe best for Laragh while Killygarry had stars in O Reilly’s PJ Galligan Packy McGovern Des Agnew and Smith.
Helen Arnold Ann Blessing Maeve Elliott Carol Boylan Margaret Finlay Marie Goodman Rosemary Connell Mildred Cullivan and Eithne O Reilly are among the honours in the Intermediate Certificate results at Loreto College.
Presentation to Father Eddie Brady in the Town Clerk’s office in the Town Hall where he served with distinction fro a number of years as Town Clerk Cavan Urban Council from both the staffs of Cavan County Council and Cavan Urban Council. Pictured are Dermot McCarthy making the presentation to Father Eddie. Left to Right
Social and presentation from his friends and neighbours for Father Joe O Hanlon who is off to minister in the Diocese of Nottingham in England will be held in Saint Augustine’s Hall.
The staff of McCarren and Company save and donate £63 from their weekly pay packet to the Cavan Welfare Committee for the care of the elderly in the community.
AGM of Loreto Past Pupil’s Union will take place in the College next Sunday.
Thirty year old Sean Walsh achieves a double ways swim of Lough Corrib in Galway a distance of 10 miles in stormy choppy cold conditions in a very impressive 3 ¾ hours. Sean has already swam Lough Allen and Lough Erne.
September 10th 1966 Cavan UDC decide unanimously to move the 113 year old Cavan Horse Fair from the junction of Railway Road and Farnham Street to a new yet unspecified site in the town.
Brian Wray 10 year old son of Jim and Mrs Wray Moynehall is knocked down by a car while walking back to his home on Saturday last. As he crossed the Cavan Ballinagh Road he was knocked down and seriously injured by a passing motorist. He was rushed to Cavan’s Surgical Hospital where his condition is said to be comfortable. On exactly the same spot two years ago his then six year old brother was knocked down and later died of his injuries.
Cavan win the North Eastern Final of the Macra Na Feirme Question time and will now go forward to the All Ireland finals in Killarney in conjunction with the annual gathering of Macra na Feirme. Team Tom Carolan Peter O Reilly John Brady Annie Brady and Kevin Carney.
Cavan Urban Council decide to install new 125 watt fluorescent lighting on the existing poles in Cavan town despite protests from John O Rourke and the Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick TD that a system such as the new one in Virginia should be installed. The County Manager Dermot McCarthy said the ESB had offered the new proposed system free of any charge but there would be an increase in the annual payment for the current of £118 which would mean a penny on the Rates. Johnny O Rourke said that what was good enough for Virginia should certainly be the least standard that the County town should strive for and he was fed up coming into the Chamber to endorse second hand inferior jobs when Cavan should be striving for top of the range statue. Tom Fitzpatrick blamed the miserable attitude of the County Council who did not encourage any worthwhile development of the county town. He agreed with John O Rourke we need the best and anything less was only penny pinching. Dermot McCarthy was quite surprised at the attitude and said that the system he was proposing was in operation in Kells and they seemed to be happy enough with it. A system like Virginia would cost £20,000 to install in Cavan. Tom Fitzpatrick pointed out that there was a 10% grant but despite arguments against it was decided on a proposition of Maurice Jackson seconded by Joe McGovern to go ahead with the cheaper installation.
Walter Brennan Guinness Group representative in Cavan is made a presentation by the staff of the Farnham Hotel on the occasion of his transfer from Cavan . Michael Connolly Director of the Farnham Hotel made the presentation with Miss Flynn Manageress in attendance.
Mike Reilly ‘Mike’s Auto Wreck and Fairtown Motors’ sells the winning ticket number 12 in the Barmen’s Association draw. 1st Mary Rose Reilly Fairtown 2nd Margaret Reilly Fairtown 3rd Teresa Reilly Fairtown.
Cork defeat Kilkenny 3-9 to 1-10 to win their 20th All Ireland Hurling title in a thrilling final at Croke Park Dublin. Kilkenny led by 0-7 to 1-2 at the interval but Cork were the total masters in the second half.
Cavan Shamrock’s appear in their second major tournament final when they play Clones Unites in the Duncan Cup final at Villa Park Clones.
Big surprise as the all conquering Cavan Gael’s are pipped by the defending champions and league winners Killeshandra 3-8 to 5-1 in the Minor Championship final at Breffni Park. Personal triumph for Garrett O Reilly who scored 2-7 of the winner’s total. Every time he got the ball he threatened danger and was always in the thick of the action for the winners. The Gael’s got off to a flying start playing with the wind in the opening half they shot four goals and should have been much more ahead than the 4-0 to 1-3 interval lead they enjoyed. Killeshandra were supreme in second half going three points ahead with only ten minutes left after sustained pressure. Then super sub Pearse Gilroy struck with a solo goal dribbling on the floor past the Killeshandra defence to level the game. The play swung one way and then the other and the Gael’s were punished harshly when one of their defenders lifted the ball with Garret Reilly sending over the winning point with six minutes to go. The Gael’s only got what they deserved as they were totally played out of it in the second half and no remedy was forthcoming from the line. Oliver Crowed Oliver Galligan and Oliver Malone were outstanding in the first half. Joey O Keeffe was outstanding at midfield and never stopped trying while Dennis O Keeffe JJ Reilly at full forward never stopped trying. Paddy Reilly on the 40 faded after a bright start while sub Pearse Gilroy threatened danger particularly during the Gael’s period of dominance. Referee Brian O Reilly Crosserlough.
Tom Jenkins sells his newly built bungalow at Earlsvale Road to Roy and Dympna Baldwin Main Street for £3,300. Brian Murphy of Murphy /Quinn was the auctioneer while Thomas J Fitzpatrick TD Solicitor had carriage of sale.
September 17th 1966 Kathleen Conaty NT daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Conaty Killsallagh Ballinagh is appointed national teacher at Ballinagh NS replacing the very popular M Osborne BA who has retired after 40 years distinguished service.
Death of Robert ‘Bob’ Tumelty Pullabawn at his residence. He is survived by his wife sons and daughter. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Cavan Shamrock’s announce their team for Sunday’s Duncan Cup team as they welcome back George Pratt after a family bereavement. George will line out in his usual position of centre forward and in a series of changes replaces the absent Rick Graham from the team that was recently beaten in the McGinnity Cup final.
Cavan Gael’s are beaten for the second time in this year’s competition by Ballyconnell First Ulster’s 2-12 to 1-8 in a disappointing semi final witnessed by a small crowd paying £150 on the gate at Breffni Park. Ballyconnell led by 2-8 to 0-2 at the interval. Cavan Gael’s the current champions were beaten also by Crosserlough in the first round of this year’s round robin format. Ballyconnell will now play Crosserlough in the senior final at Breffni Park on Sunday October 2nd 1966.
Crubany Camogie team exact sweet vengeance on the home side Butlersbridge when they beat them 3 goals to nil having been beaten by the Bridge in their last encounter in Breffni Park by six goals to nil. The conditions for camogie were deplorable with the grass almost knee high. Jacinta Dunne Madeline O Brien Helen Sheridan Ann and Bernadette Blessing Joan Walsh and Geraldine Lyons were outstanding for Crubany while only Ann Brogan played up to expectations for a very poor lethargic Butlersbridge. Referee Michael Clancy.
M Lyons wins the Captain’s Matt McCutcheon’s prize at County Cavan Golf Club shooting a superb 64 nett. Vincent Crotty was runner up while Seamus Lawlor had the best gross.
The Mighty Avons Showband buy ‘Ford Lodge’ on 2 acres of ground adjacent to Cavan Cathedral for a record £9,250 with a view to converting the Georgian Mansion to a luxury hotel. Osborne King Megran Dawson Street Dublin were auctioneers while Allen and Halpin had carriage of sale. The property belonged to Caroline Halpin and had been in the family for over 100 years.
W Bell with navigator T Tuite from Bailieborough in an NSU Prinz win the North Louth Motor Rally with Billy Morris and navigator Mrs Marie Sheridan 2nd in a Fiat 850.
Barmen’s Association Chairman Seamus Fay Vice Chairman Liam Cooke Secretary Frank McDermott Treasurer James McEvoy. Committee Veronica Sharkey Micheal Smyth Leo Dowling Jimmy Maguire Ollie O Donnell and M Smith.
Cavan Old Folk’s Welfare Committee 1966 Chairman Margaret English Vice Chairman John O Rourke UDC Treasurer Teresa Kitson Secretary Seamus White. Committee Dr PJ Watters Dr C Brady Betty Breslin Mrs Sean O Reilly Maura Cullen Mrs E Simpson Maura Baxter Mrs James Dawson Mrs Smallhorne Kathleen McKenna and Tommy Molloy.
September 24th 1966 Wonderful photo of Gerry Brady Saint Felim’s Place receiving the James McCormack trophy from the donor and President of the Club following his stunning victory over Brendan Breslin in the Minor Snooker final last Sunday at Cavan CYMS.
Comprehensive School in Cootehill opens to receive 437 pupils over the age of 12 from a 12 mile radius of Cootehill. Co educational and non denominational the pupils were welcomed by Monsignor D Fitzpatrick PP VG Dean of Kilmore and Rev J McCabe CC Cootehill while Rev Father John O Donnell celebrated Mass in the school at the start of the school year. The school will provide facilities for the study of chemistry biology rural science domestic economy woodwork engineering and all other academic subjects available in the ordinary schools. There are 20 classrooms teacher’s library lab etc. The Architects of this the 3rd largest comprehensive in Ireland is PM Shaffrey Dublin while PJ McLoughlin Longford were the contractors with the Clerk of Works P McMahon from Clones.The in form Airmid O Hanlon wins the Lady Captain’s Prize Mrs T Aylmer’s at County Cavan Golf Club. Muriel Doherty the Secretary of the Ladie’s Club was runner up while Fiona Smith won the 9 hole competition.Galway and Meath will meet in the All Ireland Final next Sunday with Meath looking for their 3rd win while Galway are going for 3 in a row seeking their 7th All Ireland title. Shock as John Donnellan captain of the 1963 winning team fails a fitness test and is replaced by Collie McDonagh at wing half while Meath include 13 subs in their line up. Pat O Neill concludes that Galway are gone off the boil since their breakthrough win in 1963 and if Meath show the same form as in the second half of their impressive display against Down in the semi final they can dethrone the Champions. Down will play Mayo in the All Ireland Minor Final.
Cavan Shamrock’s win their first major trophy as man of the match Dickie Smith captain is presented with the Duncan Cup after and epic battle with Clones United going into extra time at Villa Park Clones before a very large crowd. In a game full of good football spills thrills and excitement Des Lambert put the Shamrock’s ahead with a great goal after 20 minutes with the spade work being done by the industrious Eamonn O Riordan. Raymond Agnew hit back for the home side with two delightful goals after great work by Jimmy Reavey and Bobby Sheerin. Then Dickie Smith struck as the game slipped close to half time he caught a ball on the volley 30 yards from goal and nearly ripped the net with a thunderbolt shot to leave the teams at 2 all at the interval. After a lot of good but inconclusive play Clones deservedly took the lead when the always brilliant Montgomery shot home to give them a 3-2 lead. Time was almost up and the trophy on its way to Clones when Dickie Smith scored one of the great individual goals head down he beat three defenders to give the Clones keeper no chance and tie the game at 3 all. Several of the Shamrock’s mentors were now on the field celebrating with the players as the long whistle went for full time. Ten minutes each side extra time was then played with no score in the first half with both sides seemingly out on their feet with exhaustion. Des Lambert with five minutes left went on a mazy dribble that brought him by four Clones defenders and into the box where he slid the ball past the Clones keeper for the winner. The referee had again to clear the pitch as the Cavan contingent celebrated. The referee soon sounded the final whistle with all of the Cavan team being carried shoulder high to the presentation area where Billy Davey Chairman of Cavan AUL an Clones United presented the famous Duncan Cup to the Cavan captain Dickie Smith. Cavan Shamrocks Gerry Maguire Frank Lyons Gene Cullivan John O Neill Dessie Maguire Gerry Egan Des Lambert (2) Dickie Smith Captain (2) George Pratt Andy McGahon. and Eamonn O Riordan. Clones United Brian Holmes Jimmy Reavey Liam Rooney D Rooney Willie Agnew Jonathan Douglas R Agnew G Montgomery Ivor Lendrum K McKenna and R Rooney.
The Mighty Avons on their first tour of Britain and the USA taking in New York Boston and Chicago are pictured with their manager Omagh native Charlie McBreen at Dublin Airport being bid farewell by the Aer Lingus Cailin Failte Gemma Kerley.Death of Bridget Jackson 4 Saint Felim’s Place and native of the Killeshandra area at a young age. She is survived by her husband and family. She was mother of the well known Anthony Jackson Brady’s Shoe Shop and an original member of the Boy Scout’s Accordion Band.. Anthony emigrated to the USA in 1964. Very well know and highly respected she worked taking in clothes for washing and other household tasks and originally lived in Wolfe Tone Street. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
September 30th 1966 Tragic death of John Joe O Reilly Kilnavara following a motor accident in London. He emigrated with the rest of the family twelve years ago. He is survived by his wife and three young children. Funeral in London.
Seventh All Ireland and third in a row Sam Maguire for a brilliant Galway team who showed the skeptics why they must be rated as one of the greatest teams of all time defeating a lack lustre Meath 1-10 to 0-7 who never showed the second half form of their semi final win over Down. Powerful all action display full of great skill and teamwork Galway should have won by at least six more points. Galway surprised the 71,569 spectators (the smallest since 1956 when 70,772 saw Galway beat Cork) by showing great appetite for battle and their teamwork at times brought gasps of amazement from the crowd which was well down owing to the installation of seats under the Cusack Stand which has reduced the capacity of Croke Park to 75,000. Galway led by 1-6 to 0-1 at half time with the Meath point coming in the 28th minute. Meath never sparked into action and were totally frustrated by a hard tackling physically more powerful Galway defence which has no weaknesses. Galway John Geraghty Enda Colleran Noel Tierney Bosco McDermott Collie McDonagh Sean Meade Martin Newell Jimmy Duggan Pat Donnellan Cyril Dunne Mattie McDonagh Seamus Leydon Liam Sammon Sean Cleary and Seamus Keenan. Sub John Donnellan for Sean Meade.
Patrick Dolan a student in Saint Patrick’s College from 1956-1961 is tragically drowned while learning to swim at Hailsholme Gravel Pits London. A non swimmer Patrick ‘Jap’ Dolan was taking instructions from a friend when he went under. Native of Drumcannon Swanlinbar Pat emigrated with the family some few years ago. Outstanding footballer with London Geraldine’s he won an East Midland’s Championship medal in 1963. Outstandingly handsome and very popular with his Elvis Presley impersonations. Rt Rev Monsignor EH Athcheson PP officiated at the funeral Mass in Saint Hugh’s Lincoln on September 16th with the coffin draped in the Lincoln Geraldine’s colours who also formed a guard of honour at the removal and funeral. Lincoln City Police motor cycle division escorted the cortege Carwick Road cemetery Lincoln.
Cavan Motor Club Jackson Cup 1st L Costello and Kevin Dolan 2nd Willie McCormack and Willie Browne and 3rd J Kearns and W Bell.
Death of the vey popular Bridget Adrian Drumcrave relict of James Adrian who died some 30 years ago. Bridget was the oldest resident of the parish at the age of 99 and was active up to 3 weeks ago. She was one of the great characters of her generation and could speak with authority of the big changes in Cavan since the Famine. She was one of the kindest and most popular residents always available to help those less well off in the community. She is survived by her nephews and nieces. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery .
Paddy and his son Sean Woods beat a national collectors of Dahlias at the annual show in the RDS Royal Horticultural Hall winning all round then with their Cavan produce that brought genuine gasps of amazement from seasoned growers. Sean who is a very well known official in Cavan Post Office and a playing member of Drumalee GFC won 1st 2nd 3rd in three classes while his father Paddy won 2nd in two classes and 3rd in another. The achievement was hailed by the Royal Horticultural growers who are planning now to hold a show in Cavan next year.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Arnold E/W Father Sean O Reilly and Mrs Aherne. Howell Cup Kathleen Sullivan and Mrs M O Sullivan.
Patrick Donohoe well known farmer and Merchant Ballyhaise is killed while cycling back from an outlying farm of land on Friday night being knocked down by a car on the main Cavan/Ballyhaise road just 100 yards from his home. He was a native of Kilnabrick Derrylin and opened a business in Ballyhaise some years ago. He is survived by his wife one son and three daughters.
October 7th 1966 Thomas P Kelly Sales Director of Fleetwood Brushes presents the trophy for best kept business premises in Ballyjamesduff the national tidy town winners for 1966 to Peter and Mrs Shaffrey ‘Percy French Hotel’ Ballyjamesduff while James Smith accepts the overall award from Dr TJ O Donnell Director General of Bord Failte. Paddy McGowan Butlersbridge is pictured receiving the ‘best new entry’ award for Butlersbridge at the presentation ceremony in Ballyjamesduff.
Most Rev Doctor O Callaghan Bishop of Clogher in an address read at all Masses in the Diocese forbids his flock to attend Winter time dances after 12 midnight. The holding of Carnivals for parochial purposes is strongly forbidden and none of the flock may travel by car to outlying Diocese to attend such functions. The Dance Hall Owners Association take issue with the Bishop and appeal for an all the year round finish at 1 am as the Hotels in the area run functions with full bar licenses until 1:30 am. Justice JP Gilvarry appeals to the authorities for leadership in deciding a nationwide rule for both licensed and unlicensed dances. In the mid 1950s when Dr O Callaghan became Bishop of Clogher dancing at most venues in the Dioceses did not finish until 3 am.
Erskine Childers Tanaiste and Minister for Health unveils the plaque proclaiming Ballyjamesduff as Ireland’s Tidiest Town 1966. Pictured are Peter Devine BE Ballyjamesduff Dr TJ O Driscoll Director General of Bord Failte and Patrick Cusack Solicitor Chairman of Ballyjamesduff Tidy Town’s Committee.
Crosserlough Gaels win their 3rd title when winning the worst ever county senior final beating Ballyconnell 3-13 to Nil at well attended Breffni Park. Crosserlough led by 3-7 to Nil at half time and took their foot off the accelerator at half time with the crowd heading for the exits from early in the second half. Just so poor it was an unbelievably poor attempt by the West Cavan men to compete and they were overcome by nerves after a very impressive campaign with many of the pundits tipping them to win their first ever title. The problems all stemmed from midfield where Sean Byers and Noel Hanley were in devastating form and despite only playing at half pace toward the end Ballyconnell had nobody of this class to compete. Only Tom Maguire the recently retired Cavan and Ulster star Mick Hoban sub J O Connor and Garrett O Reilly a minor star of 1966 could compete and nobody else from the Ballyconnell side except goalkeeper Matt McHugh the present Cavan county custodian who could not do anything to stem the tide and brought off some miraculous saves to save his side from an even heavier defeat. Crosserlough thus emulated their counterparts of 1958 who beat Cavan Gaels in hugely controversial circumstances 3-7 to 3-4 thanks to a brilliant Jimmy ‘ Miller’ Smith goal with time almost up. In 1961 Crosserlough beat Ballinagh 2-8 to 2-3. Noel O Reilly who came on as a sub Brian O Reilly Dennis King Sean Byers Noel Hanley and Sean Lynch now have three senior championship medals. The referee for Sunday last was Mick McCarthy Cavan Gael’s.
County Cavan Badminton AGM is held in the County Hotel Cavan with clubs from Cavan Kilmore Bailieboro Saint Anne’s Bailieboro Arva Kingscourt and Virginia in attendance. President Dean Turkington Kilmore Vice Presidents Seamus Morris Arva and Fred Duffy Virginia Secretary Mrs Turkington Kilmore Treasurer Leo McDonald Cavan PRO John McCormack Cavan.. Selection Committee Dean Turkington Fred Duffy and Seamus Morris.
Death of Patrick O Keeffe Billis Cavan at the age of 85. Member of the old Drumcrave fife and drum band he played gaelic football with Behey Benburbs and Drumalee GFC. Three of his grandsons are members of local GAA clubs. He took and active part in the war of Independence and fought on the Republican side in the Civil War. Distinguished member of Cavan Old IRA who provided a guard of honour at the funeral where the coffin was draped in the Tricolour. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery .Vandals loose after dances on Saturday and Sunday nights rip up shrubs from tubs and in one instance tip over the tube onto the footpath. No civic spirit desperate appearance of the town after late night thuggery.
Outing of County Cavan for 36 elderly people ends up in the Town Hall where they were entertained to a lavish tea with musical items by Mel Doherty Cavan Boy Scout’s Band Breffni Balladeers and many other local artistes. Maurice Jackson kindly provided the transport free of charge and the event was sponsored by Cavan Old Folk’s Welfare Committee.
Saint Patrick’ s College Past Pupil’s Union 1966. President Patrick McDonald Chairman Joe Flood Secretary Des Gilroy and Treasurer Gerry O Reilly. The annual 15th dinner dance will take place in Jury’s Hotel Ballsbridge on 15th November and past pupils from Loreto and the Royal School Cavan are cordially invited to attend.
October 14th 1966 Saint Joseph’s Church in Ballyjamesduff is blessed and officially opened by the Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn. There were 11 priests in the Sanctuary led by Rev Monsignor D Fitzpatrick PP Vicar General of the Diocese of Kilmore. Master of Ceremonies was Father James Duffy. Following the blessing Mass was celebrated by Bishop Quinn with deacon Father James Duffy sub deacon Rev M O Reilly. Among the distinguished capacity attendance was Rev Mr Fletcher MA representing the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church and Mrs Fletcher Farnham Street Cavan. Phil Cullivan Gaffney Cullivan was the Architect while the contractor was Paddy Doherty Oldtown Cavan.
Longford win their first ever National League after first beating New York 1-18 to 0-17 and then losing to New York 0-10 to 0-9 in the Final proper at Croke Park Dublin. Thousands lined the route to welcome home the champions as they made their way home in triumph on Monday evening to a reception in Longford town where over 15,000 were on hand to greet their heroes. Bonfires blazed on the hills throughout the county as the team were escorted on a lorry to the Market Square where Brendan Bardon the Longford captain raised the cup in triumph. The Mullingar Brass and Reed Band led the parade and the team were welcomed home by the Adm of Saint Mel’s Cathedral Father P A McGovern and Rev Canon McLoughlin. J Flynn Chairman of the Longford County Board presided and the team were entertained to a meal in the Longford Arms which was festooned with the Blue and yellow colours of the new champions.
The ESB are installing the new lighting system in Cavan town which is a huge improvement on the old system and is being installed by the ESB free of charge.
Cavan Freedom From Hunger 1966 Chairman Jimmy Finlay Vice Chairman Paddy O Reilly Treasurer Kathleen Lunn and Secretary Anselem Lovett.
More confusion reigns on the future shape of Cavan Cattle Mart. With the co operative continuing to canvas farmers for share capital for the site they recently purchased in Drumgola and for which planning permission has been recently applied for to Cavan County Council. Meanwhile Brady Brothers led by Tom Brady Senior from Cootehill are preparing to open their recently purchased premises at Cavan Railway Station as the local cattle mart.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Annie McEneaney and Ann Kelly E/W Surgeon Maloney and AG Hunt.
Congratulations to Michael Sheridan Inspector of Agriculture and native of Urney Ballinagh who has been appointed CAO of the Cavan branch. Michael is presently Deputy Chief Agricultural Officer in Roscommon.
October 21st 1966 As 8,000 farmers descend on Dublin blocking traffic in the main thoroughfares for over three hours, Charlie Haughey refuses to meet them on arrival at the Department of Agriculture prompting the baying shouting whistling noisy farmers to stage a sit down protest outside the Department’s Office’s. The nationwide protest is looking for ‘A New Deal; for farmers.
Joe Hill Stragelliffe Cavan is charged with dangerous driving of a motor car at New Inns Ballyjamesduff causing the death of twenty year old Patrick Smallhorne. Superintendent BP Kelly prosecuted while George V Maloney Junior was for Joe Hill . The case was adjourned to Cavan District Court later in the week.
Bishop Austin Quinn blesses the new Comprehensive School in Cootehill also in attendance was the Dean Of Kilmore Monsignor D Fitzpatrick PP VG Father John O Donnell Rev P Smith Maudabawn and Rev J McCabe CC Cootehill. The new co educational non denominational super school the third biggest in Ireland was officially opened by Donagh O Malley Minister for Education.
At Cavan District Court before Justice JP Gilvarry Joe Hill of Drumcrave Cavan was charge with dangerous driving causing the death of Paddy Smallhorne at Drumullagh New Inn. Superintendent BP Kelly prosecuted and George V Maloney appeared for the defendant. The case was adjourned to a special hearing of Cavan District Court on November 3rd 1966.
Jimmy Magee and his All Stars finish the season on a high note when they played the Mighty Avons/Drifters selection before a large crowd at the White City Stadium in London. Later over 6,000 people attended the all star dance in the Galtymore Ballroom in Cricklewood London where Pat Lynch and the Airchords were the featured artistes. Since their first game on the 6th June in Ballyjamesduff they have played in 17 venues raising over £20,000 for various charities throughout Ireland. Centres visited include Ballyjamesduff Tullow Dublin Navan Tullamore Kilkenny Athy Castlebellingham Maynooth Longford Gorey Carlow Carrick on Shannon and Carrick on Suir. Stars such as Brian Poole and John Giles have joined the stars of Irish radio and TV in entertaining thousands throughout Ireland. 52 players were used in the 17 matches and ever presents were Jimmy Magee Liam Campbell Gerry O Brien and Ballyjamesduff man Connie Lynch.
Drumalee score well merited 4-4 -1-3 home win over the Junior Champions Castlerahan at bottomless Drumalee on Sunday in the Junior League. Joey Browne and Seamus Fay were outstanding in defence while Dennis O Keeffe gave a powerful performance scoring at will with great support from Micheal Greenan and Fergus McCauley. Frankie Walsh after a poor second half was moved to midfield where he had the proverbial ‘stormer’ in the second half. Scorers Dennis O Keeffe 3-0 Donie Fay 1-0 Seamus McCauley sub 0-2 and Micheal Greenan 0-2.Referee Mick McCarthy Cavan Gaels excellent referee allowing the play to flow.
Cavan Motor Club Breifne Trophy 1st N Smith and R Tuite. Eighteen competitors All cups won by the members will be presented at the annual gala dinner dance in the Ulster Arms on November 3rd 1966.
Tadhg Connolly and Paddy McCormack will be in charge of the projector at the UNICEF film show in Saint Augustine’s Hall at which members of the nation executive will attend to make arrangements for a collection throughout the county of Cavan. Paddy is a son of Tommy McCormack the long time projectionist in the Town Hall and nephew of James McCormack the projectionist in the Magnet Cinema for over 25 years.
Third winner for Phil Gargan in the Hospital Sweepstake. This time a ticket sold by Phil wins £100 in the Cambridgeshire Sweep. Michael ‘Red Mickey’ Smith from Oakvale Service Station Farnham Road and Laurence Smith Saint Phelim’s Hospital own ½ of the winning ticket while the other half is shared between Nurses McQuade Meehan Lynch and Donohoe all of Saint Phelim’s Hospital.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard E/W Mr and Mrs Brady.
Sympathy is extended to Garda Sergeant Bill Gaffey on the death of his sister Kate Kelly Athlone.
Sympathy is extended to John McGinnity and family Bridge Street on the death of his father Peter McGinnity General Merchant Eshnadarragh Roslea County Fermanagh on Tuesday last.
Untimely death of Doctor Maura Corr Farnham Street at the age of 62. She was a native of the Belturbet area and wife of Bernard Corr Dental Surgeon Farnham Street. She was sister of Conor Rudden Creeney Belturbet Hugh O Reilly Uragh Belturbet and aunt of TP O Reilly Solicitor and Chairman of Cavan County Board GAA and Aogh O Reilly Solicitor Cootehill. She was sister in law to Rev Larry Corr PP Virginia and J F Corr a member of Cavan County Council. Her eldest so Lieutenant Brian Corr Army Aer Corps was tragically killed in a plane crash at Shannon Airport 5 years ago. She is survived by her husband Bernard and son Felim. There was a large and very representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery with Father ABC McGrath officiating.
Memorial to Senator Patrick Baxter to be officially blessed and unveiled at 11 am in Killygarry cemetery next Sunday. The memorial has been erected by the National branch of Fine Gael.
October 28th 1966 Frank Griffin Agent Bank of Ireland for the last 4 ½ years is made a presentation on the occasion of his transfer to Dun Laoire branch of Bank Of Ireland. His son Alan Griffin has just been awarded a first class honours degree in Classics at Trinity and as a result of his exams he has been rewarded with a Research Scholarship to Peter House College Cambridge.
Patrick Lynch aged 10 son of Mr and Mrs James Lynch Drumora Crossdoney is killed when he falls from a chestnut tree 20 feet to his death after one of the branches gave way. He was on his way home from Corlia National School when the accident happened and was rushed to Cavan Surgical Hospital unconscious where he died some hours later.
Ann O Reilly Drumcarbin House is awarded the prize as best in special subjects in nursing exams and Ann Smith Abbey Street 1st in Junior exam at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey England.
Loreto pupils stage the musical version of ‘The Scarlet Pimpernel’ to packed audiences for five nights at the College. Catherine Cullivan was Lady Blaheney Mary English was Chavelin. The production was by Marie Cranny. Costumes were by PJ Bourke Dublin. Pictured are Catherine Cullivan Mary Murray Mary Murphy Dympna Maguire Thecla Smith Mary English Joan Whelan who played the ‘Prince of Wales’
Benny and Kathy Conaty empty the famous bottle that adorns their counter in their tidy public house in Connolly Street which amounts to £9-10-3 which they bring to the local Post Office to be converted to a money order for Gorta and Freedom from Hunger campaign only to be informed that the Post Office will not accept anything less than £21 in small change in exchange for post office money orders. At the present rate the money collected would keep a child from starving for 18 months.
Cavan CYMS 1966 President Paddy O Reilly Vice President Jimmy McCormack Secretary Michael Higgins Treasurer Myles Higgins . Committee Micheal Smyth Tony Donohoe John O Neill Joe O Rourke and Mickey Breslin.
Cavan Bridge N/S PD Maloney and AG Hunt E/W Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan.
November 4th 1966 Cavan Town win the best angling centre award for the 3rd time in a row in the competition sponsored by the Angling Times’ for which there is a prize of £100 free advertising in their magazine. They also won the top award and special prize of £200. In 1964 Cavan tied for 1st place with Carrick on Shannon in 1965 they won it outright and this year they achieved a complete new standard for their facilities and signage to guide the visiting anglers. Honorable mention was made of ‘Cavan’s Mr Fisherman’ Hugh Gough who has single handedly orchestrated this huge leap forward for Cavan town which is now the envy of all the angling centres in the country with record numbers of coarse anglers flocking to Cavan every year particularly from Great Britain.
Rosaleen O Dowd Latnadrona Crosserlough is crowned County Cavan Dairy Queen at Castlerahan Annual social in the Sheelin Shamrock Hotel on Sunday night last.
Senator Michael Hayes unveils the new headstone erected at the grave of the late Senator PF Baxter at Killygarry cemetery. Father Joseph Dolan Adm Cavan presided and blessed the stone while pictured are Declan O Reilly grandson Ursula Baxter granddaughter Laurie Baxter granddaughter Peter O Reilly son in law Monica O Reilly daughter Una Baxter daughter Ursula Baxter daughter Mary Baxter daughter in law and Colm Baxter son. Among the attendance was General Richard Mulcahy and Father Joe Dolan Adm led the crowd in reciting a decade of the rosary for the deceased Senator and County Councilor.
Death of the ‘Fighting Chaplain’ Father Corr 29th American Forces 1914-1948 War. He was Pastor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church East Orange. Native of Ballinagh he was educated at Drumcrow NS Saint Patrick’s College and Sexton Hall College New Jersey where he was ordained for the Diocese of Dewark in 1911. He was a frequent visitor in his early years in America but was not home since 1930. He is survived by Father Thomas Corr New Jersey Very Rev Laurence Corr PP Virginia Bernard Corr BDS Farnham Street Patrick J Corr New York John Francis Corr County Council Moynalty one sister Margaret O Reilly Dublin. He was cousin of the very popular Father Larry Corr PP Kilmore.
Mary Baxter of the Rival’s Inn is the new Secretary of ‘Ian and The Hi Lows’ Fan Club and invites all who are interested in joining the club to contact her for signed photographs and up coming appearances of Ian and the popular Lough Gowna Band in the Cavan area.
Youth Social for Halloween in aid of the Gorta Freedom from Hunger appeal raises £2-11-6 which is being sent on to Gorta.
November 11th 1966 Sean Lemass resigns and after a week of speculation whether son in law Charlie Haughey or bitter rival George Colley would succeed him Fianna Fail nominated compromise candidate Jack Lynch who was elected by Dail Eireann to the post of Taoiseach. Liam Cosgrove was proposed by Fine Gael and Brendan Corish by the Labour Party. Later Jack Lynch went to Arus An Uachtarainn to receive his seal of office. On his return to Dail Eireann he announced the following Cabinet. Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Frank Aiken Transport Power Post’s and Telegraphs Erskine Childers Agriculture Niall Blayney Local Government Kevin Boland Lands and the Gaeltacht Micheal Moran Defence Michael Hilliard Finance Charlie Haughey Justice Brian Lenihan Social Welfare Padraic Brennan Education Donagh O Malley Industry and Commerce George Colley and Health Sean Flanagan.
Next Sunday is a red letter day at Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan which will celebrate its 150th Anniversary. Lord Farnham will read the first lesson while Venerable Archdeacon Shire will read the second lesson. Bishop EFB Moore Bishop of Kilmore Ardagh and Elphin will preside and preach the key address. As usual Mrs E Daniels ‘Drumard House’ is on the organ and all denominations are invited to attend. The ceremonies will be carried live on Radio Eireann on Sunday morning.
In his last hours as Taoiseach Sean Lemass breaks the deadlock which led to Minister Charlie Haughey locking out a delegation from the NFA led by Rickard Deasy. After three weeks out in the cold the delegation are warmly received by the Taoiseach and Charlie Haughey Minister for Agriculture.
The Royal School Past Pupils hold their annual dinner dance in the Park Virginia. Pictured are Mervyn Johnston Myrtle Henderson Mrs Jimmy Dawson President Mr J Barrows Jimmy Dawson Treasurer Mr K Mills Mrs Derek Morris Secretary Derek Morris Douglas Anderson and Sadie Kennedy.
Sympathy is extended to Charlie BDS and Dr Brian Gallagher Cavan footballers on the death of their mother Eva Gallagher at the Mater Private Hospital in Dublin.
County Cavan Dart’s League 1966 Chairman Frank Nannery Secretary C Kavanagh Treasurer S Sheridan. Committee B Galligan P Reilly C Reilly Tommy Murray V Reilly John Brogan T Smith. Meeting held in ‘The Blue Moon’ Bridge Street and eight teams have been affiliated.
Virginia Blues defeat Redhills 2-9 to 0-5 in the Junior Championship Final Replay. Bad tempered game with frequent outbreaks of fisticuffs before a ‘hand full of spectators’ in cold but perfect conditions at Breffni Park.
Death of the famous John Igoe 21 College Street Cavan’s last saddler at Saint Felim’s Hospital after a short illness. He has his premises on the site of Maurice Brady’s shop beside Hourican’s. He was a native of Galway and was himself an excellent horseman riding out in many point to point races in the area. Very dapper neat appearance with a beautiful tended moustache and full head of silk white hair. He was a wonderful character and welcomed children into his premises to behold the wonders of a bygone age illustrate in coloured pictures of race horses all around the walls of the shop that had its own distinctive smell and neat appearance. Jim Galligan who shared the business with him was an accomplished jockey and a star of the Cavan Point to Point meeting at Killymooney. John Igoe is survived by his wife family and sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery.
Over 1,000 attend the visitation of Killygarry cemetery where Father Joe Dolan Adm led the congregation in reciting the rosary and prayers for the dead while Father Patrick J Gargan officiated at Benediction in Saint Brigid’s Church.
Brian Murphy continues to dispose of the spare property in the town at record high prices this time it’s an unoccupied site in Church Street with a garage and other buildings fetching £3,000 for Tractamotor’s with John V Kelly having carriage of sale.
Barry O Sullivan will give the recital this week at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
D O Rourke Dublin will give a lecture on the proper way to take the best photographs at Cavan Photographic Club in the Farnham Hotel.
PJ Carroll from College Street a member of Cavan Gael’s football club is the lucky winner of the star spot at the Anglo Celt staff dance in the packed Town Hall. PJ is pictured receiving the £20 from colleague Ray Griffith Vice Chairman of the organizing committee.
November 18th 1966 Thomas ‘Tommy’ Goldrick ‘Cill Mor’ is elected Area Director Cavan Red Cross . He was the Unit Officer of Cavan Town Red Cross for the last four years and succeeds Seamus White who served in the post for the last two years. Tommy is an Inspector with the Department of Social Welfare.
Jack Lynch on his first day in Dail Eireann appears like Santa Claus when he announces a National Loan to raise £25 million offering a stupendous interest rate of 7 ½ %. With each unit costing £100. No surprise when his Minister for Finance Charlie Haughey tells the Dail the following week that the Loan has been oversubscribed.
Cavan Parish Church founded just after the Battle of Waterloo in 1816 has served each passing generation and nurtured it witnesses to the Glory of God so states Rev EFB Moore Bishop of Kilmore Ardagh and Elphin at the 150th anniversary celebrations in Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan where church and state gathered to bear witness to the sacred and historic edifice. Father ABC McGrath represented to Bishop and Catholic priest of the Diocese of Kilmore while Rev Mr Fletcher MA represented the Presbyterian Church. Lord Farnham read the first lesson followed by Venerable Archdeacon Shire reading the second lesson. Mrs J Anderson was in charge of the Choir which was augmented by the Choir of the Royal School. Mrs E Daniels was on the organ. Included in the congregation were Rev John Anderson MA Headmaster of the Royal School Paddy Smith TD Tom Fitzpatrick TD Chairman of Cavan UDC John Tully TD Senator Paddy O Reilly Murmod Virginia Patrick Smith Chairman of Cavan County Council Senator J C Cole Senator Seamus Dolan Dermot McCarthy County Manager and Carmel McDonnell Town Clerk Cavan. The ceremony was relayed live on Radio Eireann.
Cavan Shamrock’s win thriller against Mel Celtic after extra time in the first round of the Junior Cup thus qualifying for the Cavan/Louth area final where they now play the favourites Drogheda United in the final. Shamrock’s led at the interval by 3-1 thanks to goals from Dickie Smith 2 and flying winger Des Lambert who had the proverbial ‘stormer’ After the break John Callaghan pulled one back for the Drogheda side to leave it 3-2 and on 20 minutes Dickie Smith had the goal of the game to complete his hat trick with a blaster from 30 yards that almost pulled the netting from the stauncheon. Thanks to a gritty fight back Mel Celtic leveled the game but in extra time and in fading light the two tired teams were separated by a late Eamonn O Riordan goal complete the scoring for Shamrock’s and giving them a passage to the final 5-4 on aggregate. Rick Graham was tenacious at left back while Frank Lyons covered well for new goalkeeper Pat Kinsella who brought off some very courageous saves in goals. John O Neill Dessie Maguire and Gerry Egan as usual were a tower of strength and the forwards were kept well supplied with the ball. Eamonn O Riordan was outstanding at centre forward linking well with captain and man of the match Dickie Smith while PJ Maguire Des Lambert and Johnny Cusack always threatened danger.
N/S Joan O Hanlon and PD Maloney E/W Tommy McCormick and Jim Mansfield.
November 25th 1966 Killygarry take their chances to beat Drumgoon 2-7 to 2-2 in the Junior League Semi Final at Breffni Park. For once Packy McGovern and PJ Galligan played second fiddle at midfield but the Killygarry forwards made much better use of their limited possession to win by 5 points and earn their first final entry. M Galligan and Malo Reilly were immense in defence while county minor Niall O Brien veteran Dessie Agnew and the Galligan’s capitalized on limited possession.
Death of one of Cavan’s best known and most respected residents Charlie McDowell 16 Breffni Terrace at the age of 76. For many years he was a Sergeant in the British Army and was mentioned in dispatches during combat in the 1914-1918 World War. He represented Labour on Cavan UDC for many years and was a great advocate for those less well off in proving housing and assistance when required. His wife died seven years ago. There was a large and representative gathering at the funeral in the Cathedral where the members of the Labour Party and the ITGWU formed a guard of honour. Burial later took place in Cullies cemetery .
Cavan Saint Vincent De Paul make their annual appeal and house to house collection in the town having increased the fuel allowance for all of their clients this year. Last year the Society spent £641 on 885 visits to those in need and need even more funds to meet the growing demand and rising costs of fuel food and clothes.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Aidan Leahy and Jim Burke E/W Gerry Hunt and PD Maloney.
In the Cavan CYMS Snooker Handicap Kieran Cullivan beats Jimmy Keogh Dessie Gumley beats Michael Bravendar Michael Higgins beats Martin Jermyn and Hugh Cosgrove beat Benny Cafferty.
Kathleen Brady Town Hall Street Music Teacher will give the Recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arm’s Hotel.
December 2nd 1966 Bernadette Flynn the popular Manageress of the Farnham Arms Hotel is representing Cavan on Board of Trade Mission to Lancashire where she gives sell out speeches outlining the cheap excellent holidays available in the Cavan area to audiences in Manchester and Liverpool.+
Judge H E Wedlock who was born and raised at ‘Springville’ Earlsvale Road (Rick and Carmel Lewis’ house) is officially welcomed back to Cavan on his first visit as a judge of the Circuit Court. Paddy Cusack now the Father of the Bar Peter JF McDwyer County Registrar spoke about him as an old colleague and friend. With Judge Wellwood remarking that when he set out on a career in law Paddy Cusack was in fact the ‘Baby of the Bar’ and now he has graduated all these years later to be ‘Father of the Bar’ in county Cavan. Judge Wedlock is an internationally well known pianist.
Doctor Brian Boydell conducts the Dublin Orchestral Players in a musical extravaganza at Loreto College Cavan.
Best year yet for Cavan Parochial Sale of Work when they report that all items cleared in record time at their annual event in the Town Hall.
Vincent Cahill former Castlerahan and Cavan Junior star wins his second senior county championship in Meath when he helps Columcille Gael’s Kells to victory on Sunday last having already won a Meath senior championship with Navan O Mahony’s in 1963. Vincent is a brother of Tony and Dessie Cahill stars of the present Castlerahan team who are Junior champions in Cavan.
Cavan Shamrock’s will play their last game of 1966 when they face Drogheda United in the Final of the Cavan/Louth Junior Cup while their minor take on Longford Town on December 10th in the Youth Cup.
Funeral of John C Smith Belfast and native of Drumcrave in Cullies cemetery . He was killed on the Lisburn/Newtownbreda road while returning to Cavan on Friday evening last. He was very popular and extremely well known in both Cavan and Belfast while his older brother was killed five years ago when he fell from his bicycle near his home. His untimely death is mourned by his brother and five sisters who are sympathized in their loss/.
Untimely death of Patrick Paddy Lennon in Surrey England at the age of 34. Eldest son of John and Bridget Lennon Saint Bridget’s Terrace he was very well known in Cavan and was an outstanding member of Cavan Harps and Crubany GFC with whom he won Junior and senior honours including a senior league medal in 1949. He is survived by his wife and family one brother John in England Mrs Mary Thompson USA Anna Johnston and Bridget Lennon Cavan.
Cavan Girls Club stage their annual musical extravaganza of dancing singing and comedy in the Town Hall on December 11th and 12th 1966.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Burke and Matty Corcoran E/W Owen McGovern and Father PJ Gargan.
December 9th 1966 Post Office has to be evacuated as all of Church Street is threatened by a fire which was fanned by the fresh breeze and shortage of water pressure. Fire broke out in the premises of Bridget Ann ‘Baby’ Whelan’s and quickly spread upstairs to the offices of Allen and Halpin Solicitors with workers transferring the multiple files and papers in an emergency to premises of John V Kelly nearby. The fire broke out as hundreds of people were making their way to the Cathedral for First Friday Mass. Cavan Fire Brigade were quickly on the scene but found no water pressure in the mains Stan McCarthy Fire Chief quickly ordered his men to roll out over 200 yards of hose to the Kinnypottle River and the fight began to contain the quickly spreading fire. Killeshandra Cootehill Ballyjamesduff and Belturbet Brigades were called in to give a hand. The McPhillips and Doyle families were evacuated from a top storey flat and as the fire spread the night Telephonists were evacuated for over an hour leaving Cavan without any telephone communication. With the wind easing and the increase in water pressure the brigades brought the outbreak to a conclusion in just over 2 hours. The Doyle and McPhillips families were accommodated over night in the nearby Surgical Hospital. Extensive damage to all buildings owned by Mrs Maureen McDonald particularly Whelan’s where the store was full of the Christmas stock.
Death of Cavan’s oldest person Anne Clarke ‘The Bridge’ Killinkere at the age of 103 in Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. Born on July 3rd 1864 she received the President’s Eamonn De Valera’s gift of £5 on the occasion of her 100th Birthday on July 3rd 1964. She was 3rd eldest of the family of ten of Andrew Clarke ‘The Bridge’ Killinkere. She attributed her long life to plenty of exercise fresh air wholesome food. She was aunt of A Clarke NT Virginia and E Clarke NT Oldcastle.
John M Fitzpatrick ‘Villa Maria’ Cootehill son of Peter Law Agent and Rose Nee Taggart qualifies as a Solicitor. Educated at Cootehill NS Saint McCartan’s College Monaghan and UCD John is a nephew of Tom Fitzpatrick TD . He did his apprenticeship with his uncle Tom in Farnham Street Cavan.
Rev George Millar on behalf of the Select Vestry Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan makes a presentation to Mrs E Daniels who was as usual on the organ and Mrs John Anderson The Royal School who trained and conducted the combined choirs of the Royal School and Cavan Parish Church at the 150th celebration s of Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan. Both ladies were presented with inscribes hymnals. Mrs Daniels has been playing the organ since she was 14 and has been organist in Cavan Parish Church since 1920.
Ulster Novices Championships over 4 mile at Cornafean is won by Gerry Craig Oak Leaf Derry in a time of 25:55 Oliver Harvey Keady was 2nd and 3rd P Kelly Glasslough Harriers Monaghan. Teams 1st Roger Casement’s Belfast 2nd Keady Armagh and 3rd Glasslough. Danny McDaid skipped over the demanding 3 mile course to record a very impressive victory with PJ Leddy Ballinamore out of sight in 2nd place. Brian McEnroe was the best Cavan competitor in 15th position over the punishing 3 miles of hills and dales at Monery. Cornafean were 5th team.
Cavan Shamrock’s beaten 5-3 in the FAI Junior Cup in atrocious weather conditions in a thrilling and entertaining game at Tierquin. Pat Kinsella in the Cavan goal made his one and only mistake when he misjudged a lob by P Campbell of Drogheda to give the visitors the lead on 10 minutes but man in form Eamonn O Riordan equalized with a typical solo goal using his immense strength to fend off a number of Drogheda defenders to shoot to the corner of the net. Jimmy Fay restored Drogheda’s lead soon afterwards and B Tiernan put Drogheda in cruise control by shooting another when the Cavan defence were caught out. Rick Graham who had a mighty game for the Shamrock’s kept up his attacking mode and it paid off just before half time when he got through to shoot the Shamrock’s second goal leaving the interval score at 3-2 in favour of Drogheda United. The impressive B Tiernan lost his marker and put Drogheda into a 4-2 lead early in the second half. With 12 minutes left for play Des Lambert sent in an in swinger from a corner and Shamrock’s had closed the gap to just one goal with plenty of time left. Drogheda after absorbing a period of intense Cavan pressure broke away impressively and Frank Thornton went through to beat the Cavan keeper Kinsella to give Drogheda an unassailable lead. Team Pat Kinsella Martin Clarke Dessie Maguire Gerry Egan Frank Lyons John O Neill Des Lambert Dickie Smith Eamonn O Riordan Rick Graham and PJ Maguire.
ICA Choir will perform Carols in Cavan town on Friday and Saturday next in aid of ‘Gorta’s Freedom From Hunger’ appeal.
Cavan Bridge N/S Cyril Arnold and L Burke E/W Owen McGovern and Angela Clarke.
Another door to door collection in all areas in the town for the Children’s Christmas Tree as which gifts will be distributed to the children of all the local schools from 4-10 years old.
Committee formed to aid the victims of the recent tragic fire in Church Street in which the Doyle and McPhillips family lost all their possessions. Subscriptions can be sent to Dr Brian Galligan Farnham Street Brian Murphy 89 Main Street or Matt Connolly ‘The Royal Pharmacy’ adjacent to the Farnham Hotel.
December 16th 1966 On one of Cavan’s busiest days in the run up to Christmas 1966, the local branch of the NFA hold a rally with 600 farmers blocking the town for 4 hours with tractors cars and lorries. The meeting was addressed by Benny Donohoe Chairman of West Cavan NFA.
Girls Club pack out the Town Hall with their musical extravaganza of comedy dancing and singing. Girls Club Variety Concert Town Hall: Cast Marian Allen, Philomena Brady ,Patricia Carmichael Maureen Carroll Frances Cosgrove ,Betsy Coyle Dympna Coyle Ann Cullen Rosemary Fox, Ann Goodman ,Marie Goodman ,Rose Higgins ,Bernadette Kenny, Roslin Kenny Joan McCarville ,Ann McKiernan Frances McKiernan Patricia McKiernan, Marie Maguire ,Sheila Maguire ,Theresa Murphy ,Margaret Murray ,Maureen Murray ,Kathleen Sexton, Bridie Smith, Geraldine Smith and Peggy Smith. Make Up :Betty Hickey, Costumes :Maureen Hand, Lighting :Brian Sullivan, Stage Manager :Phil Cullivan. Orchestra: Eileen Morgan ,Jackie Fitzpatrick and Stan Mullery .Guest Artistes: Danny McCarney and Bill McMahon and Producer Sarah Cullen.. Michael O Duffy (Famous Irish tenor) will be the Guest artist with the Girls Club show in February when they will also perform in Ballyjamesduff .Michael sang with the Girls Club during their 1952 presentation. He has just returned from a sell out tour of Australia Hong Kong and New Zealand.
Cavan Shamrock’s are promoting their first Christmas Night dance in the Town Hall with music by the Monaghan based Texan’s. Dancing from 8-12 and admission is 7/6.
Cavan Shamrock’s Youth’s defeat Longford Town 6-2 in the FAI Youth’s Cup at Tierquin in atrocious weather and underfoot conditions but for the prompt attention to detail by Ground’s Man Ton Doonan with the pitch lined in sawdust the game would have had to be postponed. Longford Town opened the scoring per Joe Flaherty but captain supreme Gerry Egan equalized after 20 minutes with a great goal that spurred on a lethargic Cavan unit. Ray Masterson put Longford ahead again after 30 minutes and they held sway until the interval leading by 2-1 at the break. Cavan took complete control in the second half and adapted much better after the interval pep talk by Jimmy Egan Manager supreme. Tony ‘ Lofty’ Higgins sparked a mini invasion with a great goal and John O Neill put the Shamrock’s ahead for the first time. At this stage the tall strong Tom Greene was switched to right wing with devastating results causing havoc to the Longford defence and scoring two wonderful goals. Gerry Egan captain with a late goal capped a fine performance in a sporting game of two halves with Cavan coming good in the second half. Dominic Lynch pulled off a string of wonderful saves in the Cavan goal with Eamonn Murray and Paddy Sheridan rock solid in the full back line. Martin Clarke PJ Maguire and Gerry Egan came alive in the second half to play extremely well after a slow start. Gerry Egan was man of the match with Tom Greene and Damien Johnston always dangerous. Referee Joe Ralph Dundalk was an outstanding official in very trying weather conditions.
Sean McManus stakes his claim for final victory with an impressive second round victory over the always gallant Eamonn Malone at the Tommy Connolly Senior Snooker Handicap at Cavan CYMS. Seamus McCormack beat Eamonn ‘Buttons’ Brady and Eamon Malone beat Jerry McCormack in the first round of the competition.
Death of Robert Brady Ricehill Crossdoney. Survived by his family. Funeral from a vey well attended Kilmore Cathedral with burial in the adjoining cemetery. ‘At Rest’
Cavan Branch of the EBS opened by Joe Dunne Insurance at 3 Connolly Street Phone Cavan 300. 4% Tax free on shares while 4 ½ % tax free on regular savings.
Over 170 delegates speaking for just over 6 hours attend the County Cavan GAA Convention in the Courthouse where all of the positions were contested for the first time. TP O Reilly was returned as Chairman with a resounding 139-39 votes for Cavan All Ireland footballer Paddy Carolan of Mullagh. TM Gilroy re elected Vice Chairman with 84 votes to Paddy Brady’s 78 HL Smith returned as Secretary by 101 votes to 72 for Jim McDonnell well known Cavan and Ulster football star. PC Donohoe was opposed by Paddy Kind BDS representing Laragh by 119 votes to 54. PJ Masterson returned as Assistant Secretary 69 votes to 63 for Tommy Duke Stradone while Brian O Reilly Crosserlough unseated Peadair Doyle as County Registrar by 88 votes to 83. Tom Maguire caused a surprise when he was elected Central Council delegate shading Patsy Lynch and Simon Deignan. Delegates to Congress TP O Reilly Patsy Lynch TM Gilroy Joe Stafford Peadar Doyle and Phil Brady. Ulster Congress TP O Reilly Tony Tighe TM Gilroy Peadar Doyle Joe Hayes and Noel O Reilly.
Brady Brother’s Livestock Mart for Cavan early in the new year with the very popular Eugene Brady Managing Director photographed making the announcement along with his father Thomas a member of the board. The Mart will cost £40,000 to construct and will have accommodation for 4,000 pigs 1,100 stores in the first ring. In the second ring there will be accommodation for 300-400 cows. M/S Thomas Brady and Company are main suppliers to Mart Exports Sligo and Dundalk Bacon Company. WH Donaldson Clones will be the contractor for the job and he is brother of Iris Armstrong ‘Tullymongan House’ Cavan.
Cavan Youth Theatre Group present ‘Home and Beauty’ for 3 nights in Cavan’s Town Hall in aid of the Old Folk’s Welfare Committee.
Death of Luke Smith Monk Place Phibsboro at the age of 47. Member of the staff of CIE he transferred to Dublin when Cavan closed in 1960. Native of Pullamore he is survived by his wife and family father Patrick 3 brothers 2 sisters. Funeral from Saint Peter’s Phibsboro to Glasnevin cemetery.
Death of Susan McEntee 13 Glasslawn Avenue Glasnevin. She was widow of the late famous John Joseph ‘Joe’ McEntee Athlone and Upper Lavey. Susan was a native of Drumcrave and a frequent visitor to Cavan . She lived in Dublin for the last three years since the death of her husband who was very well known in newspaper circles and brother of the late Andy 57 Main Street Cavan. Susan is survived by one son Gerard. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Athlone to Cornamagh cemetery following Solemn High Mass.
Finbar O Reilly youngest son of Paddy and Mrs O Reilly Killynebber qualifies as a Veterinary Surgeon at UCD . Finbar is a star footballer with the newly formed Killygarry GFC and is a former county minor.
Twenty students in Loreto College are presented with the impressive Fainne Nua at a concert in the Loreto College by the Chairman of the Cavan branch Gaelic League Father Dan Gallogly with Seamus White Secretary of the Gaelic League in attendance.
Saint Aidan’ s Dramatic Society Plush Butlersbridge are busily rehearing their new play ‘Paid with his own coin’ in the local hall. The play will be staged during Lent.
December 23rd 1966 Pictured is Sergeant Anthony Jackson son of Paddy and the late Mrs Jackson 4 Saint Phelim’s Place who was voted soldier of the month in October 1966 from platoon of over 200 men at headquarters in Oklahoma. He is 18 months in the regular army and emigrated in 1964 having served his time to the shoe trade in Johnny Brady’s . He is a former distinguished member of Cavan CBSI and member of the Boy Scout’s Band.
Patsy McConnell is pictured presenting the McConnell Cup for the Junior Snooker competition at Cavan CYMS to the winner Peter Sheridan with Brendan Breslin Runner Up.
Death of Brian Connolly ‘Connolly Brother’s Main Street at the Mater Hospital in Dublin at a young age. He was eldest son of Mrs Connolly and the late Patrick Connolly Main Street and Earlsvale House Cavan. He was extremely popular and a leading member of Cavan Pavilion Club where he excelled at tennis and badminton. For many years and particularly after the death of his father he took a leading role in the development of one of Cavan’s oldest and best known stores ‘Connolly Brother’s 75 Main Street. He is survived by his three brothers Patsy Sean and Joe and 3 sisters Pamela Eileen and Mona. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral and burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry where Father ABC McGrath a personal friend of the family presided.
Thecla Smith ‘Bunraskin’ Farnham Street Cavan and Rosemary Connell Carrigallen are both winners of the Bord Iascaigh Mara awards at Loreto College Cavan where Thecla’s mother Una Smith is a domestic economy instructress.
Cavan Red Cross Choir entertain the shoppers to Christmas Carols all over the town on Friday and Saturday night realizing a profit of £53-3-8 which is going this Christmas time to feed the poor and needy in the Third World countries.
Death of the great Peter Paul Galligan 21 Hillside Drive Churchtown one of Dublin’s leading business men and a member of the first Dail in 1918. Born in Drumlara Ballinagh he was educated at Ballinagh National School and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. He later took an active part in the fight for Irish freedom and was present in the GPO during Easter Week 1916 where he was later arrested and sentenced to death. After the first amnesty he was released and won a seat for Sinn Fein in the General Election of 1918. More More. President De Velera was among the distinguished congregation at the funeral and removal at Good Sheperd Church Churchtown with burial later in Dean’s Grange cemetery.
De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union 1967 President Thomas ‘Toggy’ Connolly Vice President Teddy McCormack Secretary Father Ray Brady Treasurer Timmy Murphy. Committee Micheal Smyth Philip Murray PJ Carroll Michael Murray Sean McCann and Jerry Maguire.
December 30th 1966 Martin Maloney Producer is pictured with his Youth Group Dramatic Company Finian Maloney Blaithin Maloney Deidre Boyle David Small Moya Maloney Paddy Murray Pat McFeeley Martin Maloney and Thecla Smith .
Death of the Bishop of Meath Dr Kyne at the age of 62. He was appointed Bishop of Meath on the promotion of Bishop John Dalton to Armagh in 1947 when he became the youngest member of the Irish Hierarchy. His sister is Superior of the Poor Clare Convent in Cavan.
Jim Cochrane from Cootehill wins the grueling three lap (6 mile race) leaving the Courthouse up Cock Hill and down town via Tractamotors under the auspices of the recently formed De La Salle Past Pupil’s Athletic Club. Vinny Rudden Laragh Athletic Club was second and R McCabe Cootehill 3rd.. In the Junior event over 1 lap Pearse Gilroy was 1st Ton Doonan second and Michael McGinnity 3rd all three were representing the host club.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the Midnight Mass in a packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan assisting him was Father Patrick Mallon Saint Patrick’s College. The deacon was Father Torlac O Reilly and the sub deacon Father Sean O Reilly all Saint Patrick’s College. The choir was conducted by Father ABC McGrath who also played the organ. Fathers Joe Dolan Adm celebrated the 8 am Christmas Morning Mass PJ McManus 9 am PJ Gargan 10 am and the last Mass was celebrated by Father John Maguire. There were 3 Masses in Butlersbridge all celebrated by Father ABC McGrath. Father John Maguire celebrated the midnight Mass in the Poor Clare Convent where Father John Maguire celebrated the 9 am Christmas morning Mass. There were 3 Masses in Killygarry at 8 9 and 10 am celebrated by Fathers PJ McManus and Paddy Mallon.
Last minute Christmas rush in Cavan clears stock from many shops after a very dull lead up the Christmas trading boom exploded in the last few days reaching a climax on Christmas Eve when the shops were packed from early morning until closing time at 10 pm. The licensed traders reported bumper takings with money plentiful and a big influx of visitors.
The De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union entertain over 400 young people to a Christmas party in the Town Hall where cake biscuits and mineral were freely distributed with local artistes Mel Doherty John O Connor Michael Rafferty and Paddy Lyons entertaining the youngsters.
Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society present their new hilarious pantomime in the Town Hall from 8th to the 15th of January 1967 entitled ‘Up Went Nelson’ !
Wren Boy’s fewer than ever on Saint Stephen’s Day as the old custom dies out and not helped by the persistent heavy rain that swept over the town in the evening.
Winners of turkeys at Cavan Bridge Club Dr Bertie Cullen Maureen McDonald Mrs Arnold Dermot Morgan Ina Hickey Gerry Hunt Surgeon PD Maloney Ann McEneaney Jim Burke and Peggy Willock.
Presentation to one of Cavan’s greatest servants to the GAA Bartley Smith Connolly Street by the members and friends of the old Crubany GFC in the Dew Drop Inn. Pictured are John Johnston Mickey Walsh John Keogan Noel Smith Tom McNamara Chairman who made the presentation Bartley Smith Paddy Brady Paddy Conaty UDC County Council John O Rourke UDC John Sexton Seamus Fay Jimmy McCullough Tom O Connor and Phil Lee.
January 6th 1967 Cavan Courthouse is floodlit for the first time this Christmas period with Edward O Hanlon taking the historical photograph from the grounds of Saint John’s Parish Church courtesy of Rev George CA Millar BA Rector.
Donald Campbell the 45 year old British water speed record holder is tragically killed when his craft ‘Bluebird’ travelling at just over 300 miles an hour on Lake Conston just one hundredth of a second outside the existing record goes into a spin took off and crashed back into the lake killing the 45 year old whose body has not been recovered yet.
A record 45.90 inches of rain creates a new record for 1966 as the wettest year since records began at the Weather Station at Kevitt Castle. The rainfall was 125% of normal with July being the driest and warmest and April the wettest.
Pictured at the Cavan Gael’s annual dinner dance in the Farnham Hotel are Frank Clancy and Miss P Cusack Terry Smith and Siobhan Coyle. Greg Sheridan Delia McKenna Kathleen Newman Philip Murray and Tommy Garvey.
Death of Thomas O Rourke late of Leitrim and Pullamore at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He is survived by his wife sons daughters sister relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Phelim’s Hospital returns thanks to all those who visited the hospital over the Christmas period Father Torlac O Reilly and the singing and dancing boys of Saint Patrick’s College who also brought gifts for all the patients Belturbet Shoe Supplies Belturbet Golf Club ICA Cavan and Mountnuggent. Large gifts of money and presents from al the patients from the many industrial workers from Bailieboro and Saint Vincent De Paul Cavan for their large Christmas present to treat all the patients. Last but by no means least Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons who entertained the patients and staff to their annual dance on Saint Stephen’s Day.
New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday and the Bishop celebrated the 8 am Mass in the Cathedral Rev George Gear SSC celebrated the 10 o clock children’s Mass while Father John Maguire celebrated the 11:30 Mass.
Phil Fitzpatrick and the Moonlight Serenaders from Belturbet are supplying the music at this years’ Barmen’s Association dinner dance in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
January 13th 1967 John Donohoe and Father Torlac O Reilly are the joint producers of the Boy Scout’s hilarious ‘Up Goes Nelson’ playing to packed houses in the Town Hall Cavan.
Mick Ryan well known Cavan Garda for the last 7 years is promoted Sergeant in Gorey county Wexford. Mick is a native of Knock and has played senior football with Cavan Gael’s and the county team for a number of years.
Brother Cyril is back in Cavan again for the Cavan Gael’s annual dinner in the Farnham Hotel where over 120 guests were entertained to sumptuous meal and speeches that went on forever.
Traffic chaos as 35,000 farmers block major roads in support of ‘The Farmer’s Rights Campaign’. An estimated 15,000 farm vehicles including combine harvesters and tractors obstruct traffic on all major roads.
De La Salle Athletic Club win the new Under 14 cross country championships at Laragh team Hugo Clerkin Declan Murray Charlie O Donoghue and Niall Murray.
Cavan Bridge N/S Tommy McCormick and Jim Mansfield E/W Father PJ Gargan and Peggy Willock.
January 20th 1967 Father Eddie Brady who is off to Tanganyka in Africa on Sunday is the recipient of a presentation made by Sean Boylan on behalf of the Moonlight Players Castletara at a function in The Farnham Hotel Cavan. Father Eddie who is only son of Elizabeth and the late Michael Brady Cortubber Cavan was Town Clerk in Cavan for 6 years before retiring in 1959 to study for the priesthood in Saint Augustine’s White Father’s Blacklion county Cavan.
Over 170 guests attend Saint Patrick’s College Cavan annual dinner in the college provided by the catering staff. Principal guest were the Bishop Rev Austin Quinn and Rev C Smith Vicar General of the Saint Patrick’s Missionaries Kiltegan. PJF McDwyer presided and welcomed the guest who travelled from all over Ireland.
Cavan Shamrock’s defeat Navan United 3-1 with Gerry Egan contributing two well taken goals added to by Dickie Smith in the second half with Shamrock’s leading 1-2 at the interval in Navan. Superb defence with Frank Lyons John O Neill Dessie Maguire and Eamonn Murray superb. With Lady Luck smiling on the visitors Pat Kinsella brought off some spectacular saves and has now made the yellow jersey his own. Eamonn O Riordan Johnny Cusack Dickie Smith and man of the match Gerry Egan were the pick of the attack who only had the ball at brief periods but threatened to score at every opportunity. Meanwhile Cavan Rangers McCarren’s hit the ground with a thump when they are defeated 10-1 by crack Navan outfit Park Villa at Tierquin. Park Villa led 3-0 at the interval after exerting relentless pressure on a very inexperienced Ranger’s defence. In the second half the roof caved in with Villa scoring 7 more superb goals. Tom Greene replied for the home side. Tom Sheridan was superb in goal Paddy Sheridan Pat McKiernan and Tommy Murray were the pick of the defence while up from only Tom Greene Tony ‘Lofty’ Higgins and Raymond Murray sparkled.
Death of Mary A Heslin at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was the last of an old and distinguished Cavan business family who carried on a high class grocery and provisions store at Kelly’s Terrace later selling on her retirement to John McGinnity Travel Agent Cavan. There was a very representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral of Saint’s Patrick Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery Father PJ McManus officiated.
Sudden death of John G McGreal at the age of only 52 while walking near his home in Cavan on Sunday. He was a native of Sligo and had been Agent for the Bank of Ireland in Claremorris for three years before being transferred to Cavan just three months ago. He served in Ballina and Portlaoise. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth son Roger daughters Estelle and Lula and his mother. He was brother of Alfred McGreal Bank of Ireland Belfast and Mrs Brett Sligo. There was a capacity attendance at the funeral service from Cavan Parish Church with burial later in Sligo.
Gaelic League in Cavan line up a list of impressive speakers for the season with Martin O Cadhain Donal O Morain Padraig Mac Con Midh. The first lecture entitled ‘France To Day’ followed by an evening of card games will take place in the Farnham Hotel. All those with any knowledge of Irish however limited are invited to attend.
Sean McManus will take on the favorite Michael ‘Mickey’ Breslin in Sunday’s eagerly awaited Snooker Handicap final in the Cavan CYMS Hut on Sunday afternoon.
January 27th 1967 Michael McGovern son of Mr and Mrs Michael McGovern Pullamore is on his way to Sydney Australia following a social and presentation to him in the Saint Augustine’s Hall. He was a machinist in Cavan Engineering and is leading member of the newly formed Killygarry GFC. He is brother of Seamus who is goalkeeper with the Club and Patrick ‘Packy’ well known gaelic footballer and hurler who is also Secretary of Cavan School’s Board GAA.
Sean McManus wins the prestigious Tommy Connolly Memorial trophy at Cavan CYMS after a titanic battle with the favorite Mickey Breslin which came down to the black ball on the last frame after the players had won a frame a piece. Sean is pictured receiving the trophy from the donor Tommy Connolly with a very young but chastened Mickey Breslin looking on.
Jimmy Smith leader of the Mighty Avons opens his impressive ‘New Pin’ Cleaners Lounge Bar and Restaurant at 16 Bridge Street in premises he purchased from Sean McCormack and which originally belonged to Pat Donohoe and family. Most modern plant in these islands. There is a three day collection delivery service by their two vans which are painted in the in Parisian colour of orange and driven by Jim Owens and Jimmy Maguire from Clones. Tom Smith Manager of the local favorites the ‘Navak’ Showband is office manager. Rose O Keeffe from Saint Phelim’s Place and Ina McQuaid from Scotshouse are in charge of the top floor restaurant where the menu and cuisine are just waiting to be sampled. M/S Smith and O Reilly Ballyhaise are the contractors while Harry O Connell BE is the architect,
Cavan CYMS are holding their annual dance on Shrove Tuesday when Tony and the Graduates will entertain the crowds with their latest hit ‘Edelweiss’ from the ‘Sound of Music’. Admission is 7/6 and dancing from 8-12.
Death of Peter Smith Alackan at an advanced age. He took an active part in the War of Independence and was a prominent member of the Old IRA. He was a brother of the late Mrs Cahill NT Latt and cousin of the late Father Gaffney Ballintemple. He is survived by his wife 3 sons and 5 daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Killygarry cemetery. Military honours were accorded with the coffin draped in the tricolor and the Guard of Honour of old comrades Cavan Old IRA under the direction of John Tully TD.
Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons pack out the Town Hall for the annual Gorta Freedom from Hunger dance with music and minerals from Cavan Mineral Water’s the total amount being sent to Gorta amounted to a staggering £270-10-0. A Church Gate collection for Gorta’s Freedom from Hunger campaign will take place at all churches in county Cavan on Sunday week February 8th 1967.
Cavan Pig Dealer’s Association 1967 President Jim Malone and Joe Crowe Chairman Johnny Smith Secretary James Carroll. Committee Frank Reilly Tom Crowe Colm Crowe Eamonn Malone Andy McGahon Derek Crowe JP Malone Oliver Crowe . The second annual dinner dance will take place on the 5th April 1967.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Dermot Morgan E/W Gerry Hunt and Joan O Hanlon.
Michael O Duffy star of stage screen and radio and just back from a sell out tour of New Zealand Australia USA and Canada will be the guest artiste at the Girl’s Club Musical in the Town Hall Cavan on the 12th and 14th February 1967. The compeer is star of the Top’s of Breffni’ Doctor Dominic McCabe.
February 3rd 1967 Sister Assumpta a native of Tallaghan Leitrim and Cavan Surgical Hospital will represent Ireland at the Swedish Theatre Nurse’s AGM in Malmo later in the year. She has just come first in a written and oral examination sponsored by Johnston and Johnston and the Irish branch of the organization.
At a well attended function in the Farnham Hotel Paddy Conaty makes a presentation to Mick Ryan former Cavan and Cavan Gael’s star. Native of Knock he played with Cavan Gael’s since coming to Cavan six years ago. He is transferred to Gorey as Sergeant.
Cavan Referee’s Association Chairman Michael McCarthy Secretary PJ Masterson Committee B O Reilly John Johnson Paddy Newman Paul Fitzsimmons Noel Cunningham Paddy Barry Joe Hayes John Gaffney Michael McCabe and John Sheridan.
Rev Mr Fletcher Presbyterian Minister Brother Ultan Father PJ McManus Rev George Millar BA join guest of honour Bishop Quinn at the 5th annual Old Folk’s Christmas Party in the Town Hall. 189 people attended where music was by the Breffni Trio with guest appearances by Paddy Lyons Mel Doherty and John O Connor. The guests were welcomed by Tommy Goldrick Area Organizer for Cavan Red Cross.
Death of the legendary Willie Young Drumgoon Killeshandra at the age of 65. Famous Cavan and Cornafean footballer he was a member of the Cavan team from 1918-1938 winning 2 All Ireland medals playing in goals in 1933 and 1935 14 Ulster Championship medals 7 County Senior medals with his beloved Cornafean. He toured America with Cavan in 1934 1936 and 1938.He took a leading part in the administration part of the GAA on his retirement representing Cavan for many years on the Ulster Council of the GAA. In recent years following a tedious illness he was confined to a wheelchair but his never say die attitude courage and fortitude shone through and he was a welcome sight at matches where Cavan and Cornafean were involved in recent years bearing the set back with great resignation and good humour. Willie Young is survived by his sons Thomas B.Sc Wicklow John who is attached to Killeshandra Creamery Mary Cavan and Sheila a butter maker with Killeshandra Creamery. He was brother of Father John Young PP Crosskeys and one other brother and sister. Rev S Duffy presided at the funeral Mass assisted by Archdeacon Sheridan PP VF in Saint Brigid’s Church Killeshandra with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
Guest of honour at the Gaelic League ‘Late Late Show’ is famous Trinity College Professor and lecturer Martin O Cadhain with other guests such as Brother Ultan Sherlock PJF McDwyer County Registrar Doctor Brian Galligan Dennis Condon Munster and Leinster Bank. Father Dan Gallogly is presiding for the season in the Farnham Arms Hotel.
Cavan Bridge N/S Dr Bertie Cullen and Dr Martin E/W Kathleen Sullivan and John Hearn.
Pictured at the Anglo Celt dinner dance in the Farnham Hotel is Des Lambert Ann Mannion Fred O Hanlon Gerry and Ethna Maguire and HL Smith.
February 10th 1967 Joe G O Reilly Playwright Castletara follows up ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ 1965’ Venus in the Snow’ 1966 with ‘The Bell Factory’ 1967. The premiere directed by Michael Burke NT will be performed by the Moonlight Player’s Castletara in the Town Hall followed by Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons singing all their latest hits including ‘Lovely Leitrim’ and ‘Among the Wicklow Hills’. Hundreds turned away last year please book early at Sullivan’s Sweet Shop Cavan.
Death of Archbishop Heery of Omishe Eastern Nigeria CSSP at the age of 76 having spent 45 years in Nigeria1. A distinguished native of Castlerahan he was born in November 1890. Educated at Castlerahan Blackrock College and University College Dublin he was ordained in 1921 and went to Nigeria in 1922.In 1927 he was consecrated Bishop of Balanea /Eastern Nigeria. He returned home on a regular basis and was in attendance at the Patrician Congress in Dublin in 1961. He was brother of Father Patrick Heery who died last year James Castlerahan Bernard USA and 4 nephews who are all priests Father Bernard Heery CSSP Anthony CSSP USA Charlie Diocese of Kilmore and John Heery USA.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce 1967 President Brendan Murray Secretary Michael Smith Oakvale Treasurer Brain Sullivan. Committee Tom McKenna Dr Brian Galligan Seamus Fox Bob Henderson Brendan Coulter George V Maloney Junior Jim Scanlon Hugh Gough John McGinnity Brian Murphy Andy Gilchreest Sean Kelly PJ O Reilly and P Byrne. P Long M Econ Secretary County Cavan Development Association in addressing the meeting on many topics relative to Cavan in modern Ireland urged the delegates whether individually or in groups to form CO Op s to manufacture and market hand crafts which were much in demand by visitors to this part of Ireland.
First All Star Charity Concert in the Town Hall will feature Johnny McEvoy who recently took part in the Irish finals of the Eurovision Song Contest singing his big block bluster hit ‘Muirsheen Durkin’ in the Town Hall this Monday night 13th February 1967. Gregory Eileen Reid of the Cadets will be backed by the local sensation Navak Showband. Seats are 6/- and 4/- bookable at Sullivan’s Sweet Shop Cavan.
DJ Deasy sells his residence at Farnham Road to Michael Ryan Francis Street for £3,600. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn were the Auctioneers while Tom Fitzpatrick TD Solicitor had carriage of sale.
February 17th 1967 Well known star of screen and radio Prionseas Mac An Aoghasa is the guest star at the Cavan Gaelic League Late Late Show this week where Father Dan Gallogly is master of ceremonies. All those with only a small knowledge of Irish are particularly welcome. All proceedings will be conducted in Irish.
Michael O Duffy with such favourites as ‘Sweet Marie’ ‘Mountains of Mourne’ ‘Eileen O Grady’ packs in the crowd in the Town Hall for the Girl’s Club concert. Father ABC McGrath accompanied the famous tenor on the piano in a most professional manner with Michael O Duffy calling for applause for the brilliant accompaniment. The crowd called for encore after encore before the Derry tenor was able to quit the stage at one of the great nights ever in Cavan Town Hall.
Phyllis Faris will give this week’s exhibition of slides and commentary at the Photographic Club meeting in the Tower Hamlet.
Cavan Bridge Club Friday N/S Kathleen Brady and M McCartney E/W Jim Burke and Jim Aherne. Tuesday night N/S Dermot Morgan and Doctor Mona E/W Joan O Hanlon and Mr Gerry Bradley.
John P McKiernan father of Father Tom McKiernan CC Cavan is elected Chairman of The General Council of Cavan Agricultural Committee.
Mr and Mrs Terence Masterson Cornafest Carrigallen celebrate the Golden Jubilee othe their marriage. They have five children seventeen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs Masterson is very fond of travel and has made five round trips to the USA by boat and thee years ago the couple travelled to the USA stayed six months with their families out there
February 24th 1967 Richard ‘Dick’ Mulcahy is promoted Sergeant of his Platoon 2nd Bat 5th CSTB in Fort Leonard Missouri. Dick emigrated in January 1965 and joined the American Army in October 1965. He originally worked as a mechanic in Smith’s Garage Dublin Road and is attached to the Motor Unit of his platoon. Dick is son of Dick and Mary Mulcahy 40 Saint Phelim’s Place Cavan.
Eileen McManus Hairdresser settles her Libel action against Betty O Callaghan 10 Highfield Road and a Law Clerk in Alfred Myles Smith’s office. In a letter to Partner Joan Smith alleging Miss McManus getting ‘fond of the horses’! Miss McManus in submission told Betty O Callaghan that she would do what she liked with her money. Bit of a storm in a tea cup.
Miss M O Kelly and Miss L Dunne of the Regent’s Club in Dublin win the Cullen Cup presented by Maura Cullen wife of the donor Dr Bertie at a well contested event at the Lake Hotel Virginia. They are pictured receiving the trophy from Maura Cullen with Dr Bertie and Gerry Bradley Captain looking on.
Monaghan Town win the first Cavan/Monaghan/Louth AUL Cup when Cavan Shamrock’s and Clones United draw 1-1 all at Villa Park Clones in an ugly bad tempered end of season game where Cavan Shamrock’s needed the two points to prevent Monaghan winning the title. Three players sent off as these great rival sink to an un natural low as both play good football in the proper spirit and this game was not the norm for meetings between the sides in recent years. Played in atrocious weather conditions with the surface cutting up badly as the game progressed. Cavan Shamrock’s dominated from the start but Clones defended doggedly Des Lambert put the Shamrock’s ahead on 17 minutes after great work by PJ Maguire and Dickie Smith From there to half time it was all Cavan but an injury to Eamonn O Riordan which left him hobbling and only a passenger for the rest of the game was to prove fatal with only Dickie Smith threatening any danger in the second half. Against the run of play as the Shamrock’s were stretched after constant attacking Raymond Agnew stole in and scored from a goalmouth melee. The game ended in confusion as spectators and players continued to voice their grievances but at the end of the day Clones did a massive favour for their neighbours Monaghan United with this result. Cavan Shamrock’s had stars in Dickie Smith Richard Graham Frank Lyons John O Neill Des Lambert PJ Maguire and Dickie Smith. The busy referee was J Burlock Dublin.
Martin Dempsey is the Producer of the Irish National Opera at Loreto College as they stage ‘La Boehme’ in the Concert Hall under the auspices of Cavan ICA. Costumes are by Derry O Donovan Gerry Sullivan (Doctor in the O Riordan’s) is the settings designer.
Loreto College will play Abbeyleix in the final of the Junior College’s Volleyball. The winners will represent Ireland in the European Championships later in the year.
March 3rd 1967 Father James J Dolan signs the £104,700 contract for the erection of the new Poor Clare Primary School at Town Park’s Cavan. Gaffney Cullivan are the Architects while the Contractor is T Ledwith Templemichael Longford. J G Whelan is the Quantity Surveyor. The construction will take over 2 years and contain 16 classrooms an assembly hall an administration block and domestic science hall.
TJ Fitzpatrick TD raises the issue of the derelict site at the Market Square which is earmarked for development by the owners Cavan Posts and Telegraphs. The Parliamentary Secretary Mr Lalor tells Tom Fitzpatrick that planning has been granted for the site and the drawings are being examined by his Department. They are proceeding to build a terminal for the coaxial cable which is being laid from Cavan to Mullingar. When Tom Fitzpatrick tells Mr Lalor that this site is ruining the appearance of the town of Cavan and is in the centre of the town he remarks that the Department are giving the same answers to questions like they have done for the last five years. Mr Lalor agrees to check out the detail.
Sudden death of Cyril Arnold MRCVSI at his residence ‘Carraigdoon’ Latt Cavan at the age of 51 after a long illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. Native of Virginia County Cavan he was son of Timothy MPSI and Mary Arnold Virginia and was educated at the CBS Kells and later Veterinary College of Surgeons Dublin where he qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon in 1938. He practiced in Wexford until posted to Cavan in 1942 where he worked as Chief Veterinary Officer for many years. Later he was appointed Superintendent Veterinary Surgeon Cavan Monaghan Department of Agriculture. He was an expert card player and founder member of Cavan Bridge Club where he excelled in domestic and national competitions in partnership with his wife Nell. He was an outstanding golfer and played off single figures at County Cavan Golf Club where he served in every capacity including Captain. He was a founder member of Cavan Pavilion Club where he excelled at both tennis and badminton. He took a leading part in the famous Pavillion Pantomime where he starred both in front of house and back stage. He was one of Cavan’s best loved and most respected citizens and his loss is felt in every home in the community where he was known by rich and poor. He is survived by his wife Nell children Gwen and Gillian. Cyril was a brother of Doctor WF ‘Billy’ Arnold MO Lough Gowna Richard Daniel Arnold MPSI Arklow Tony Arnold Virginia Kieran Dublin Miriam Arnold MPSI Virginia Mrs Mona Kelly Ballyjamesduff. There was a capacity crowd present in the Cathedral for the removal and funeral Mass with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Anglers Club 1967 President Father J M Byrne Chairman Onslow Bredin Vice Chairman Sean Young Secretary Jim McNally Treasurer Tommy Donohoe Weigh master Johnny Donohoe. Committee Vincent Bartley Norman Cinnamond Surgeon Cullen J Donohoe Father PJ Gargan Michael J Smith Fleming Small and Andy Gilchreest. The meeting passed a motion calling on the Inland Fisheries Trust to supply trout fingerlings to restock Annagh Lake.
Pictured at the Charity Concert in the Town Hall in aid of the Poor Clare Convent Fund are Marty McGlynn Plattermen Brian Coll Plattermen Joe Dolan Drifters Tommy Swarbrigg Drifters and world famous Count Murtini from Castlepollard county Westmeath.
Redhills defeat Crosserlough to at last win the Junior League Championship 3-3 to 1-6 at Breffni Park. After many near misses the Redhill’s men finally win a title as they were defeated finalists in this year’s championship. Crosserlough had the lions share of the play and dominated the game but could not convert their possession to scores with the tenacious Redhills defence always blotting them out. Crosserlough led by 1-4 to 1-1 at half time. Gene Cusack missed two easy free opportunities to draw the game but Hughie McInerney man of the match sprung t life and scored the final point for Redhills who thoroughly deserved this victory after so many disappointments. Scorers for Redhill’s Hughie McInerney 1-1 Paddy McInerney 1-1 Paddy Rennick 1-0 J McInerney and Paddy Maguire 0-1 each. Gene Cusack 0-2 Michael Cusack 1-2 and PV McCabe 0-2.
Dan Treston the famous actor of stage screen and radio is the Adjudicator at Cavan’s 21st Drama Festival in the Town Hall Cavan.
Death of Bridget Ryan Connolly Street at the age of 91. She was relict of Dominick?? Ryan who died some years ago. She was extremely popular with all and was a very charitable and God fearing person making charity her special attribute. There was a good attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to the family burial plot in Cullies cemetery .
Father Charlie Travers gives an outstanding lecture in the series ‘Ireland in the 17th Century at Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne meeting in the Ulster Arms. Father Augustine Leydon also of Saint Patrick’s College will give the lecture ‘Rebellion of 1641’ next week. Dr FPE Smith Chairman Cavan presided.
Father Torlac O Reilly is the Camera man producer and projectionist of the Cavan Boy Scout’s Film Unit’s 1st production ‘Mulligan’s Millions’ which packed out the Town Hall. Many well known characters and landmarks are to be seen in vivid colour and stereo sound.
Cavan Motor Club Smith’s Trophy 1st Joe Kearns and John Quaide in a Fiat 850 2nd Alex Dempsey and Sean McCabe in a Ford Anglia and 3rd Wilfred Bell and Derek Morris in Morris NSU. The course was over 50 mile commencing in Cavan and finishing in Bailieboro.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy E/W Peggy Willock and Carmel McDonald.
March 10th 1967 Derek Morris elder son of JW Morris AMIPHE and Mrs Morris 14 Main Street beside the Ulster Bank graduates with his Domestic Heating degree. Derek served his time with the British Institute of Engineering and Technology and is only one of eight in Ireland to hold this prestigious degree. He was educated at Cavan Number 1 and Cavan’s Royal School and is a well known rugby player and founding member of Cavan Motor Club. He is presently engaged in his father’s plumbing and heating business.
Drumalee beat Ballyhaise 2-6 to 2-3 in the Junior League Divisional final at wet and very blustery Breffni Park. Drumalee made great use of the hurricane in their back in the first half and led by 2-6 to 1-0 at half time. The game was quite the reverse in the second half with Ballyhaise on the attack all through the second half but because of a hard tackling Drumalee defence they were unable to overhaul their rivals as they played with the gale into the town goals. Drumalee Tony Coyle Ray Charles Sean Woods Jimmy Brown Seamus Fay Frankie Walsh Michael Smith Seamus McCauley Joey O Keeffe Micheal Greenan Raymond Carroll Fergus McCauley Donie Fay Paddy Lyons and Eamonn Greenan. Sub Sean Reilly for Sean Woods injured. Enda McGowan Hughie Newman Jim Leonard Tom Plunkett and sub Steve Duggan were outstanding for a gallant Ballyhaise team.
Peter A ‘Big Peter’ Donohoe is married in London at Saint Mary’s and Saint Aidan’s Church Dollis Hill NW2 to Brigid Yorke youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Yorke Kingscourt. Peter is eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs James Donohoe Kilnaleck and brother of the very popular Mrs Josie Sheridan Sub Post Office Cavan. Rev Seamus Hetherton Cavan All Ireland footballer of 1952 officiated at the ceremony. The bride was given away by her brother Michael and her bridesmaid was Carol Parney. Arthur Pursey was Best Man Reception was in the Cavendish Rooms Willsden NW 10.Peter Donohoe won All Ireland medals with Cavan in 1947 when he was the star of the Polo Ground’s win over Kerry and 1948 when Cavan beat Mayo in Croke Park Dublin. He was a sub on the 1952 team who beat Meath in the All Ireland Final.
Matthew Reilly Corfeyhone sells his outlying farm of 20 acres in Rascall for a record price for land of £3,200 to Patrick Maguire Corfeyhone. Eddie O Gorman Main Street was Auctioneer.
D Bradfield Inspector Department of Education Highfield Road Cavan delivers the 3rd lecture in the series of ‘Ireland in the 17th Century’ entitled ‘The Cromwelian Period in Ireland’ at Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne in the Ulster Arms Cavan.
March 17th 1967 Dessie Crossan has a miraculous escape from serious injury when his car leaves the road at Kilnalack School outside of Butlersbridge mounts a ditch into a field where Dessie is thrown through the windscreen. The car was badly wrecked but Dessie emerges with only a broken nose and some bruising after missing several stumps of trees on his descent. Dessie is a native of Cootehill and a popular postman at Cavan Post Office.
‘The Bell Factory’ the latest three act comedy by Joe G Reilly from Drumcrave wins the Aldermann Hugh Lee Cup for ‘The Moonlight Player’s Castletara’ Father Joe Dolan President of the Festival is pictured presenting the Hugh Lee Cup to Joe who was also Producer of the play.
Patsy Sexton aged 28 Redhills is killed in a one man road crash near Arklow on way home from visiting his sister in Douglas Cork on Tuesday night. Patsy was a well known carpenter and lead guitarist with the ‘Serenaders Showband ‘ Belturbet.
Michael Smith of Oakvale having purchased his fleet from Tractamotor’s and Smith’s Garage opens his new Self Drive Car business at Oakvale Service Station. Phone Cavan 347. “ Each customer is assured of personal attention all cars are new models regularly serviced and maintained by our Engineers”
The versatile Nicky Smith son of Dr FPE Smith and Una Smith nee McMullin ‘Bunraskin’ Farnham Street is profiled in this weeks ‘Sport’s Arena’. He has just won the Hospitals and University’s Light Heavyweight boxing championships in London where he represented Ireland. He is the holder of the Irish University’s Cruiserweight Championship and is a former holder of the fastest time in the famous ‘Evening Herald’ Liffey Swim and Leinster and All Ireland record holder. Nicky is a single handicap golfer off 9 at County Cavan Golf Club. He played rugby for Clongowes Wood in the Leinster Senior College’s Cup and is an architectural student at UCD. His father Darragh Smith was also a champion University boxer during his college days.
Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons will take part in the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade down 5th Avenue and later that same evening will top the bill at the world famous ‘Carnegie Hall’ in New York. They will also take in dates I Boston before returning for the last of the Charity Concerts in the Town Hall on ‘Spy Wednesday’. The band will appear on Easter Saturday on the Late Late Show on RTE.
Death of the very popular Bernard McCluskey Farnham Road at the age of 57. He was Superintendent Cavan Quiet and unassuming he was a native of Scotshouse county Monaghan . He is survived by his wife three brothers and one sister. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral with burial later in Scotshouse.
Rev John O Regan brother of the very popular Pat Anglo Celt Proof Reader Swellan Cavan has commenced a child psychology correspondence course in Penshurst New York.
Donal O Morain CEO of Gael Linn is the guest of honour at this week’s Late Late Show at the Cavan Gaelic League. The annual reunion takes place in Farnham Hotel on Saint Patrick’s night.
Newpoint Players from Newry with a mark of 94 sweep the boards at Cavan’s 21st Drama Festival in the well attended Town Hall with their production of the ‘Poker Session’. Joan Cassidy best producer Liam O Callaghan best actor and Thelma Spallen best actress al Newry. Brian Boylan of the Moonlight Players was awarded a silver medal for his role in the ‘Bell Factory’ which won ‘The Alderman Hugh Lee Cup’ Cast Brian Boylan Kathleen Newman Kathleen Gorman Sean Dunne Joe Reilly Tom Boylan Tommie Coyle Kathleen Lyons Bernadette Dunne JJ Lyons and Michael Bourke. Best Set Pioneer Players Navan.
Richard Dickie Mullery has just opened his new workshop at the Mill Rock in College Street. ”Terms moderate valeting service and clean out. First class work guaranteed. Cars and Commercial repairs.
March 24th 1967 Pictured is Frank Brady son of Mr and Mrs Donal Brady Ballyjamesduff winning the College’s Intermediate Championship at ??
Rosemary Smith Ireland’s leading woman driver who won the Cavan Motor Club Rally is pictured with Clerk of the Course Norman Cinnamond who is imparting a bit of local knowledge to the world famous Dublin driver. There were 23 starters and 9 finished the grueling course.
Eileen Lynch 79 Church Street Home Officer for Cavan Branch of the National Council for the Blind and a native of county Kerry tells the AGM that there are now227 blind people in county Cavan. In the last twelve months she paid 1,089 house visits giving 248 lessons in Braille and arts and crafts. She clocked up a total of 12,549 miles on her car during the last twelve month’s work. Doctor FPE Smith President presided and among the distinguished guest at the well attended meeting were Tom Fitzpatrick TD Chairman of Cavan Urban Council Rev George A Millar Church of Ireland Rector Rev WJ Fletcher Presbyterian Church Cavan and Doctor Patrick D Power. The arts and crafts made by Eileen Lynch’s pupils were on display and sold out completely after the meeting.
Andy Breslin Self Drive unveils his new fleet for 1967 containing all Ford Anglia’s pictured outside of Jackson’s Garage with Maurice Jackson and J Lamb Sale’s Manager Jackson’s Garage.
Breffni Variety Group with Mel Doherty leader and producer win the visitor’s prize at the Dundalk Tops of the Town run by the De La Salle Brother’s and sponsored by PJ Carroll and Company Dundalk.
Cavan Tidy Towns 1967 Town Hall. Chairman Dr FPE Smith Vice Chairman Dorie Smith Secretary Dermot Burke Assistant Secretary Eugene Lynch Treasurer Mary Glavey. At the end of the meeting the attendance viewed slides of 50 different centres highlighting improvements Cavan can make in the future.
The proceeds of the Vera Brady Fashion Show in the Town Hall go towards the Holy Rosary Convent Mission Appeal.
PJ O Neill Sports Editor of the Anglo Celt since 1953 and a native of Enniscorthy county Wexford is leaving Cavan to take up the position as Editor of the Waterford Star. A presentation was made by his friends in Cavan both to himself and Mrs O Neill who were extremely popular during their long stay in Cavan. Pictured at the presentation in the County Cavan Golf Club are Brendan Jenkins Captain Mrs O Neill PJ O Neill Tom Hickey DS and Toggy Connolly who was chief organizer.
Ulster fail to make it six in a row going under to Connaught 1-9 to 0-11 points in a thrilling exciting Railway Cup Final in Croke Park Dublin on Saint Patrick’s Day. Connaught led by 1-7 to 0-6 at the interval and this was their first Railway Cup since 1958. Scorers for Connaught Mickey Kearns 1-1 Cyril Dunne 0-4 John Keenan 0-2 and J Corcoran and Pat Donnellan 0-1 each. Ulster’s marksmen Sean O Connell 0-4 M Griffin 0-2 Mickey McLoone Sean O Neill and Joe Lennon 0-1 each. Gabriel Kelly and Ray Carolan were the only two representatives from Cavan on the Ulster team.
Big Tom McBride from Oram former county Monaghan footballer and now country and western star singer is pictured in Cavan Town Hall entertaining the fans at the Mainliner’s recent appearance at the very popular Charity Concerts.
Crosserlough the present county senior champions defeat Mountnuggent to win the 1965 Senior League Championship 1-8 to 0-5 at Breffni Park and so complete their 3 in a row of league titles. Crosserlough led by 0-4 to 0-3 at the interval.
Drumavaddy beat a youthful Cavan Gaels 1-4 to 1-3 in the Junior League at Breffni Park. Team Paddy Blessing J Smith Niall Crowe Richard Cassidy Oliver Malone Oliver Galligan Greg Sheridan Brendan Keaney Oliver Crowe Micheal Galligan J Smith Oliver Cassidy P Murray Teddy O Neill and Michael Walsh. Referee Mick McCarthy.
In a thrilling encounter at Belgium Park Monaghan United the League Champions defeat Cavan Shamrock’s 3-2 in the Top Four semi final before a large crowd at the well appointed central venue. Monaghan United took the lead after only 5 minutes with a great solo goal from Jack Bean but Cavan quickly hit back with two well worked goals from Des Lambert and Dickie Smith after 7 and 9 minutes to leas 2-1 at the interval. Monaghan showed their class in the second half and scored two top drawer goals to lead 3-2 but Shamrock’s came back and laid siege to the Monaghan goal but all to no avail as the heroic home defence stood firm. Cavan Pat Kinsella Frank Lyons and Micheal Smyth formed a good defence while Padge Woods in white sock showed his undoubted class with good support from Dessie Maguire and John O Neill. Des Lambert and Dickie Smith were outstanding in attack and threatened danger every time they gained possession. They got good support from Martin Clarke Gerry Egan and Tony ‘Lofty’ Higgins. Joe Ralph Dundalk was an outstanding referee.
Danny Doyle Brendan Caldwell RTE Connie Lynch Royal Showband Pat Lynch Airchord’s Tony Keeley Graduates Big Tom McBride Jimmy Magee RTE are all pictured at the annual Charity Concerts in the Town Hall in aid of the Poor Clare Convent Building Fund.
On Friday last the Feast of Saint Patrick out National Apostle Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated the 8 am Mass and later presided at the Solemn High Mass at 11:30 celebrated by Father John Maguire with Fathers Benny Maguire deacon and PJ McManus sub deacon. The MC was Father PJ Gargan and Father ABC McGrath was in charge of the Cathedral Choir.. Father John Maguire also celebrated the 10 children’s Mass with Father PJ McManus celebrating the 7:30 pm Mass in Irish. The Palm Sunday ceremonies for Holy Week commenced on Sunday with the blessing of the Palm and reading of the Passion.
Death of Mary Kelly at a young age she was wife of the very popular Captain Stephen Kelly Manager of Provider’s Cavan and Cathedral Road. She had been ill for some time and was extremely popular in the town taking an active part in the Cathedral sodalities. She leaves her husband and a young family of boys and girls. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
PJ Hewlett buys ‘Recess’ Earlsvale Road for £4,300 the property was owned by Rank Ireland Limited. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn was the Auctioneer and Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage.
Cavan Household Association fails to get off the ground on the first meeting with only 14 women turning up to the initial meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall. The aim of the Association is to highlight the escalating costs of food clothes and general essentials. A further meeting is planned in a few weeks.
Bridge N/S Kay Henry and Mrs Gerry Bradley E/W Maura Cullen and Mrs O Sullivan.
92 couples attend the pr marriage course for engaged couples that took place each week in Saint Augustine’s Hall during Lent. Tea each night was provided by the members of the Legion of Mary and Apostolic Society under the direction of the legendary Nurse McManus. Bishop Quinn attended the final meeting when he remarks that the series of meetings are a first step but many more improvements will be introduced in the next series of lectures. Fathers Paddy Morris CC Belturbet JC Young Drumkilly M Brady Aughnasheelin Vincent Duffy Killeshandra PJ Gargan Cavan ABC McGrath Cavan PJ McManus Cavan were among the clergy that spoke during the series of lectures. Dr Tony Farrelly County Physician Dr Finnegan Lisdarn gave some medical advice while Mrs Whitney Drumalee Fergal Molloy Tommy Smith Drumalee and Brendan Murray Cathedral Road gave some general hints.
March 31st 1967 Connie Lynch a native of Ballyjamesduff and formerly Manager of Pat Lynch and the Airchord’s is appointed Manager of the world famous Royal Showband from Waterford.
Bernard Corr Dental Surgeon who suffered the recent death of his wife and a few years ago lost his son Brian in a an aircraft crash at Shannon announces his retirement and plans to sell his landmark house at Farham Street. The Solicitors having carriage are Jack Binchey and Company while PJ O Reilly is the Auctioneer Phone Cavan 284.
The official opening of the Avon Lounge and Grill Bar will take place on Monday April 3rd with Larry Cunningham cutting the tape.
Tipperary man Patrick Ryan NT is elected President of the GAA after a lengthy count of over 4 hours at the GAA annual Congress in Dublin.
Death of the very well known highly popular Edward ‘Ned’ Moore 14 Saint Brigid’s Terrace Cavan at the early age of only 62. Man of great big physique Ned was a gentle giant and always spoke with a lilt and a touch of humour. For many years he was the Commissionaire at the Bachelor’s Ball in the Town Hall. Post man by profession Ned was known for his extreme courtesy and would oblige all his customers with small acts of kindness extremely appreciated by those living in the outlying country areas where the Postman was their only regular contact with the outside world. In the early days and particularly at Christmas it could take anything up to 12 hours to deliver the mail as the postman either walked or cycled the long miles to customers who could be located in remote locations. Ned never minded and always delivered in time. He served in the National Army during the 1939-1945 Emergency. Prominent member of Cavan Slashers GFC afterwards he assisted Junior Club Crubany GFC. He took a great interest in the formation of Cavan Gaels and took the view that the town needed one strong team capable of winning at the highest level in the county. He was a great supporter of the county team and seldom missed a big game in Breffni Park. He is survived by his wife Rose and grown up family in Ireland and England. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery .
Death of one of Cavan’s oldest and most loved characters Thomas ‘Booey’ Farrelly 23 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan. He was an old retainer and spent much of his time helping out in Smyth’s 60 Main Street where he was always treated as one of the family. He was a veteran of World War 1 surviving some of the bloodiest and fierce fought battles in the history of mankind. So great was his trauma that Tommy seldom spoke much of his horrific experiences. Later he became a Post Man in Cavan town and was known throughout the area as one of the most dependable and efficient officers in the trade always getting the mail on time even though he had to walk miles to deliver even one letter. He was related to Michael and Cissie Smyth 2 Saint Phelim’s Place and was always welcome in their household. He is survived by his nephews nieces and many friends including Philip Brady Architect London and Town Hall Street Cavan. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Phelim’ s Hospital Cavan returns thanks to the Abbey Players Cavan featuring Sean McManus Nuala Bornemann Lavey ICA Saint Aidan’s Troop Butlersbridge Saint Patrick’s College led by Father Torlac O Reilly for entertaing the patients and staff over the Easter period.
April 7th 1967 Brendan Coulter CEO of Cavan Mineral Waters is the recipient of a degree following a written and oral examination at the English Association of Soft Drink’s Manufacturers in England. Brendan is the only Irish man to hold this honour and Cavan Mineral Waters are shortly to announce additions to their range of Orange and Kola products. They are manufacturers of the famous Cavan Kola and Ice Cream Soda which are enjoyed by thousands of consumers in Ireland.
Unique pictures on the front page of the Anglo Celt featuring the O Brien family Killynebber and the O Reilly family all boys Drumcrave sons of JG and Agnes O Reilly. Joe is the famous playwright while Michael O Brien the father of the O Brien family is a very well known accomplished actor and brother of Andy NT Crubany. Five members of the O Brien family are Catriona age 8 Kieran and Alita twins aged 9 Barry aged 10 and Ann aged 11. The O Reilly’s include the triplets aged 11 Niall Owen Joseph and 9 year old Gabriel.
Seamus aged 10 and Sean aged 9 sons of Mr and Mrs Gerry Bradley NT Ballyhaise are to appear on RTE television children’s programmes next week.
Pictured at the final series of Charity Concerts in the Town Hall for the present season are Dermot Smith Paddy Lyons Noel Fay Sean Galligan Nuala Bornemann Brian Coll of the Plattermen Jimmy Smith leader of the Mighty Avons Showband Maisie Magee Clare Maloney Moya Maloney The Rave Group Tom Meehan Kenneth Clail Oliver Meehan and Ray Greene Marin O Neill and Sean McManus.
Cmdt Jim Scanlon makes a presentation in the Farnham Hotel to his good friend and college Lieutenant John Murphy NT who is retiring from the Army Reserve. John was the recipient of a gold inscribed watch and later Denn branch FCA presented the very popular John with an inscribed silver salver with a bouquet of flowers for Mrs Murphy. John is the very popular Principal of Denn NS.
Death of George Leinster Wolfe Tone Street at the early age of . Native of Farnham he was a keen dart’s player and for many years was attached to the Commercial Bar team in Bridge Street. Native of Farnham he worked nearly all his life with McCarren and Company Cavan where he was extremely well known and respected by both management and staff. In recent years he suffered from ill health and was lovingly cared for at home by his wife and family. He is survived by his wife Rose sons Oliver and Sean sisters Mrs Sadler and Mrs Dale Farnham and brother Jack Farnham. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral where his work colleagues formed a guard of honour. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated and burial later took place in Cullies cemetery .
D Bradfield District Inspector Department of Education will be guest of honour at the Take Your Pick Show at Cavan Gaelic League where Father Dan Gallogly will preside and all proceedings will be in the native tongue.
April 14th 1967 Benny McManus College Street is pictured with his magnificent brown trout weighing 6 ½ lbs and Father Peter Paul O Reilly with his specimen trout weighing 7 lbs 12 ozs which they caught at ‘The Pleasure House# Killykeen over the Easter period.
McCarren and Company are paying the highest price in Europe for pigs as they offer 280/- or £9 per cwt dead weight for grade A Specials.
Arva win their first title after years of near misses when they surprisingly overcome the reigning Junior Champions Castlerahan 1-7 to 0-9 in the Intermediate League Final at sparsely attended Breffni Park. Very poor spectacle with Arva curbing the threat from county stars John Nallen and Seamus McMahon to lead by 0-7 to 0-4 at the interval.
Cavan Gaels Minor Board 1967 Chairman Brendan Dunne Secretary PJ Carroll Committee Packy McGovern Hugo Cafferty Dennis O Keefe Tommy Smith Drumalee Tommy Hughes Brother Justin and Brother Sylvester.
Death of one of Cavan’s best known and highly respected business men John ‘Jack’ O Reilly Barber Main Street and Connolly Street. He is survived by his wife five sons four daughters brothers and sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery where Father PJ McManus officiated.
Paddy Hanley Acting County Registrar and Senior Clerk in Cavan for many years is taking up a similar post in Tralee Circuit Court county Kerry.. He is being replaced by Bridge Street native Terry Cassidy who served in Cavan town some years ago. Salvador Murphy Assistant District Court Clerk Cavan replaces Terry Cassidy in Naas county Kildare.
Myrtle Henderson nee Black wife of Bob MPSI Church Street presides at the annual general meeting of the District Nursing Association in the Town Hall. Officers for 1967 Chairman Myrtle Henderson Treasurer Kevin Kilduff Secretary Lily Galvin. Committee Benny Hannigan John O Rourke UDC Tom Fitzpatrick TD UDC Dr Hayes Dr PJ Watters Johnny Murray UDC Molly Soden Mrs Mansfield Mrs Thompson Mrs Keaney Mrs Fletcher Mary Reilly and Kathleen Maguire.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mrs Mansfield and Tommy McCormick E/W Carmel McDonald and Peggy Willock.
April 21st 1967 Mary Keogan Tullac Mongan is elected the fist Chairman of Cavan Housewives’ Association at a well attended meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall Cavan.
Jury at High Court in Dublin rules against Bill O Hanlon Creighan in his action against the ESB for alleged negligence contributing to his serious accident at Cullen’s of Swanlinbar on July 1st 1964. Bill claimed that the ESB did not supply the proper length of ladder and he had to borrow a suitable ladder to carry out the repairs and disconnect the mains. He was not supplied either with an adaptor for the purpose of disconnecting the aerial fuse. The Jury found that the ESB were not negligent. Justice Butler gave judgment in favour of the ESB with costs.
Opening sale of pigs at Cavan Livestock Sales next Tuesday.
Donogh O Malley Minister for Education announces that there is to be an amalgamation of Trinity College and UCD giving Dublin one super ‘University of Dublin.’
Death of Robert Morrow 30 Tullac Mongan at Lisdarn Hospital. He is survived by his family brother sister and relatives. Funeral in Saint John’s Church of Ireland was large and representative with burial later in the New cemetery Cavan.
AAU and NACA unite to form BLE Bord Luthchleas Na hEireann-The Irish Athletic Board.
Cavan play National League Champions Longford in the semi final of the Wembley Tournament at Croke Park next Sunday. The winners will play Kerry or Down in the final at Wembley Stadium at Whit.. Seamus Galligan has now replaced Matt McHugh in the Cavan goals and looks like making the position his own after some very fine displays in recent games.
Matthew Connolly Director Connolly’s Chemists presents the prizes for competition at Cavan Photographic Club which will be presented to the member exhibiting the best colour slide and best black and white photograph.
Tony Bogan Cashier in the Hibernian Bank is promoted to a similar position in Dublin after spending 3 ½ years in Cavan. He is replaced by John Holland from the Bray branch of the Hibernian Bank.
April 28th 1967 Mary Veale the well known highly popular owner of Murray’s Bakery Upper Main Street is pictured after she took 3rd place in the Dundalk area finals of the National Cake Making competition sponsored by McDonnell’s of Drogheda. Mary now goes forward to the National Finals in the South County Hotel where the winner will receive an all expenses Continental Holiday for two.
Fred Ryan Secretary of Gorta Ireland is pictured with the hard working Chairman of Cavan Gorta Committee Jimmy Finlay Farnham Street after the film show and lecture given to a capacity audience by Gorta in The Town Hall.
Tops of Bhreifne awards 1967 with S Creamer Adjudicator in the Town Hall. Pictured are Pearl Adams Kingscourt Best Actress Vera Sherlock Kingscourt Best Producer Margaret Cusack Bunnoe Best Actress Rural Brother Ultan Sherlock De La Salle Chairman Father PJ McManus cc President J O Rorke Derrylin best actor rural Rev Thomas Tiernan Derrylin Producer Derrylin Ken Hanna Kingscourt Best Compeer Brendan O Reilly and Paddy Reilly Kingscourt Best Comedians Dermot Smith Producer for Cavan Barmen’s Association special prize. Kingscourt were the overall winners with Abbey Cavan featuring Sean McManus Nuala Bornemann and all star cast.
Donagh O Malley Minister for Education introduces free transport for post primary students. Big promotion for the scheme in this week’s Anglo Celt.
After their disastrous fire of December 1965 Fegan’s led by their charismatic Directors John T Kennedy and Robert J Mackeral reopen their totally refurbished modern store in their signature premises opposite the Convent of the Poor Clare’s in Cavan. “Like the phoenix of old rising from its own ashes, the business premises of Fegan and Company has risen resplendent from the fire that gutted the premises eighteen months ago.” The Architects are Harry O Connell and Company with Smith and O Reilly Contractors Ballyhaise. William Creane is Hardware Manager John Jones and William Foster Household Department. Eric Craig Wholesale and Grocery Manager the very popular Sammy Condon formerly of Byer’s Upper Main Street is Provisions Manager. Billy Downey from Killynebber is of course Yard Manager
Cavan beat Longford 2-10 to 1-12 in the Wembley Semi Final at Croke Park and will play Kerry in the final play off at Breffni Park Cavan after Kerry beat old rival Down 3-8 to 0-8 in the second semi final played at Croke Park Dublin. The winners of the Cavan/Kerry clash will play Galway on June 10th at Wembley Stadium London.
Cavan Gael’s A Minor side beat Belturbet 6-13 to 0-4 in their first outing of the season at Breffni Park. A team of stars with great teamwork and poise. Star of the show was Jimmy Browne who scored 2-5 and Niall O Brien who accounted for 2-4 of the total. Scorers for the Gael’s Jimmy Browne 2-5 Niall O Bien 2-4 T Coyne 1-1 Phil Wray 1-0 Dennis O Keeffe 0-1 and Tom Greene 0-2. Referee Donal Crotty was an excellent official who let the game flow.
Meeting of the newly reformed Cavan Camogie Board in Saint Augustine’s Mrs Paul Conaty presiding. Teams from Castletara Butlersbridge Ballinagh Killygarry Cootehill Cornafean and Cavan affiliated.
Pictured at the well attended opening pig sale at Cavan Livestock Market are E Hanley Rooskey Thomas Brady Junior Miss M Shalvey office staff Paddy Brady Tom Brady senior A Donaldson Contractor and Eamonn Malone Accountant.
Mrs J H Faris best colour slide and Dennis Bradfield best black and white receive their awards from Philip McConnell Chairman of Cavan Photographic Club. The awards were sponsored by Connolly’s Pharmacy The Royal Cavan.
First Cavan Housewives’ Association 1967 Chairman Mary Keogan Vice Chairman S Mulloy Treasurer Mrs W Healy Milséan Bhreifne Secretary Maureen Watters Assistant Secretary Sheila White. Committee Airmid O Hanlon Judy McEntee Kathleen Murray Mrs M O Leary.
Jim Fay will play Michael Breslin senior in the Senior Billiards handicap at Cavan CYMS while Bernard Sharkey will play Peter Donohoe in the junior decider on Sunday next at Cavan CYMS Farnham Street.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kay Henry and Mrs Seamus Caffrey E/W Joan O Hanlon and Maureen Hunt.
Father Torlac O Reilly’s Boy Scout’s Film ‘Mulligan’s Millions’ is a big hit with the capacity attendance of the Cavan Association in Dublin in the Clarence Hotel with Father Dan Breen presiding.
May 5th 1967 Old custom of decorating the entrances to houses and dwellings in Cavan town on the 1st May in honour of the Queen of the May appears to be dying out as only houses in the River Street College Street and Wolfe Tone Street areas were decorated with greens and flowers to welcome in the month of May.
Very Rev Terence Brady PP Lavey represented by Patrick Smith objects at Cavan Circuit Court to the granting of a license to Frank Nannery who intends to open a Restaurant and Public House at Lavey Strand. Father Brady objected on the grounds that the proposed licensed premises were too close to Lower Lavey Church and likely to prove a counter attraction to his flock. Paddy McEntee represented Frank Nannery with instructions from Tom Fitzpatrick TD. The application was adjourned to the next sitting of Cavan Circuit Court.
Andy McEntee Anglo Celt Cavan chief reporter and a native of 57 Main Street and Church Street is elected President of the Cavan Monaghan Meath Louth branch of the National Union of Journalists at the Russell Arms in Navan. J Ryan Drogheda Independent was elected Vice Chairman while David Lawlor of the Meath Chronicle was elected Secretary. Anselem Lovett is the association’s representative on the Irish Area Council.
Sodality of Our Lady based in the Poor Clare Convent Cavan come up with a much appreciate gesture when they offer a free baby sitting service to the overworked mother’s in the town. The Editor of the Anglo Celt hails the move as a gesture in true Christian Charity. All enquiries to Sullivan’s Sweet Shop.
Carmel McDonnell who was two and a half years serving as Town Clerk Cavan Urban Council is promoted to the rank of Staff Officer Cavan County Council. Carmel is daughter of Mrs McDonnell and the late Tommy McDonnell Farnham Street. Brain Johnston Drumliffe Redhills a staff officer in Cavan County Council will take over as temporary Town Clerk Cavan UDC.
Great demand fro the Hugh Gough fishing weekends in Cavan with over 60 UK fishermen arriving at the Farnham Hotel in two luxury Maurice Jackson coaches direct from Dublin Airport. Most of the fishermen were up at 4 am with packed lunches to take 150 lbs of rudd and bream on the Annalee River.
Cavan Bridge Club Friday Mrs O Sullivan and Mrs Kelly N/S Mrs Kelly and Annie McEneneaney. Tuesday N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard E/W Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy.
The newly formed Cavan Swimming Pool committee announce a door to door canvas to elicit support for the project which based on a pool similar to the very popular Longford pool will cost £16,000 of which £8,000 is payable in grants. The balance is available by way of a five year loan from Cavan County Council. The running costs will be £2,000 per annum but again as all of the Secondary schools in the area have committed their support to the project only 1/3 or £700 will come from admission charges to the general public.
May 12th 1967 Harry Lynch is appointed Project and Development officer for Midland Regional Tourism. Aged 29 Harry was educated at Saint Patrick’s College and UCD and holds a degree in commerce. He is married with one child and lives in Mullingar.
County Cavan Motor Club competition sponsored by the Lawn Hotel Belturbet. 1st Wilf Bell and Derek Morris 2nd Willie McCormack and Joe Hill 3rd S McQuade and R Frazer.
Monaghan Town become the first holders of the Jackson Cup as AUL Champions Cavan Meath Monaghan area and the John Mullen Cup as winners of the Top Four competition trophies presented by Ray Griffith and Noel Mallon son of John Mallon at an enjoyable end of season function in the Ulster Arms in Cavan.
Cavan score a facile 2-17 to 2-8 victory over Kerry at well attended Breffni Park where the gate was an impressive £400 in the final play off for a place at Wembley on June 10th where Cavan will play the All Ireland champions Galway for the Gilmartin trophy. Fantastic display by Cavan who ran Kerry ragged despite the Kingdom including many All Ireland medal winners. Cavan led at half time 1-11 to 0-3.
Death of James ‘Jimmy’ McNamara College View at the early age of 54. Member of an old and distinguished Cavan family followed in the family tradition at Connolly Street where he worked as a tailor turning out high class men’s wear. He was known for his great patience and skill and his work was always of the highest caliber pleasing customers from all over a wide area. He fought in the British Army in World War 2 and saw action on the European front as the Allied Troops pushed into Berlin. Noted footballer in his youth he played with both Cavan Slashers an d Crubany being an official of the Club up to its extinction in 1957. Indeed it was the McNamara family led by Poppy Tom and Hugh well known local referee who were the main movers in the controversial move that saw Cavan Gael’s come into life but the old Cavan Harps /Crubany club going out of existence. Good neighbours like Tom Kelly and Bartley Smith bitterly opposed this move. His brother Poppy flew all the way from New York for the funeral. Jimmy McNamara died last week after a long illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. He is survived by his wife sons daughters brothers sisters and grandchildren. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral where Cavan Gael’s formed a guard of honour walking on both sides of the hearse. Burial took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
528 anglers are booked into the Farnham Hotel for angling weekend breaks during the month of June. Last weekend the anglers headed for the River Annalee which was too high with the recent heavy rain and returned to the Farnham many of them opting to go to Breffni Park to view their first game of gaelic football. All of them vowed to return later in the season when conditions should be better.
Pupils from the Poor Clare Covent and the De La Salle School attend Children’s Day in Knock.
Cavan Bridge N/S Father Sean O Reilly and Surgeon PD Maloney E/W Carmel McDonald and Peggy Willock.
Sudden and untimely death of Tommy McCormack 22 Tullac Mongan Cavan and a native of Drumavaddy at the age of 49. He was preparing to go out to work when he became unwell dying a short time later. He was employed as an Electrical Engineer in the Press Room of the Anglo Celt. For many years Tommy was the Projectionist in the Town Hall Arva and Bailieborough cinemas travelling during the War with the proprietor Ned McKiernan on a tandem bicycle to the venues with the films strapped to their backs. Tommy was a genius pure and simple who worked far too hard and tried to please everybody. At weekends he worked in Smyth’s 60 Main Street as an electrical contractor where he took a leading role in the wiring of many houses and churches in the locality. He was a very quiet hard working man whose devotion was to his wife and family. Indeed he always brought some of the children as company on many of the weekend jobs. He was never known to grumble or complain but just gone on with the job working from dawn to midnight and beyond. He was brother of Jimmy McCormack who is the present projectionist in the Magnet Cinema. He is survived by his wife Mary ‘Maisie’ five sons Eamonn Paddy Gerard Jimmy Michael and nine daughters Mary Eileen Margaret Kathleen Anne Bernadette Teresa Jacinta Jacqueline. He was uncle of Teddy and Sean McCormack Anglo Celt. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Matthew’s Cemetery Drumavaddy. Father PJ Gargan officiated and the guard of honour was provided by Tommy’s work colleagues in the Anglo Celt.
May 19th 1967 Garda Inspector Sean F Murray a naïve of Lavey is promoted Superintendent in Westport county Mayo. He has served in Donegal and Mayo prior to his recent promotion.
Mr and Mrs James Reilly Pullamore celebrated the Golden Jubilee of their marriage which took place in Drumlane Parish Church on the 12th of March 1917 with the late Father Francis McGovern CC Staghall officiating. They now have three boys four girls and twenty eight grandchildren. They were each presented with a gold inscribed wristlet watch by their eldest son William on behalf of the family at a private party in the White Horse Hotel Cootehill.
To book seats on the Legion of Mary pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday contact Luke Fitzpatrick Killygarry Seamus Lane Post Office Butlersbridge Mary Young Newsagent Upper Main Street Mrs Tommy Reilly ‘The Regal’ . Invalids fare £1 including lunch adults 17/6 children 10/- advised to bring flask and sandwiches.
John Sheanon well known Butlersbridge footballer will be the recipient of a presentation at a Ceilidhe in Saint Aidan’s Hall Friday 23rd May 1967 on the occasion of his emigration to Canada. John was one of the stars of the Butlersbridge county Junior success of 1963 and played on the County Minor team in 1960.
John Nallen the well known Mayo Galway Meath and now Cavan star who led Castlerahan to Junior championship honours in 1966 will join up with Cavan and Ulster legend Ray Carolan on a trip to take part in the Cardinal Cushing games in Boston USA.
Jimmy O Donnell well known Cavan footballer is the recipient of a number of presentations from his club mate’s at Saint Mary’s Granard who won the Longford County Senior Championship for the first time in 25 years in 1966. Jimmy is leaving on promotion in the Ulster Bank where he has been employed for a number of years to the Drogheda branch.
Jim Fay and Michael Breslin Senior are pictured after Jim just pipped Michael in the Billiard’s Handicap at Cavan CYMS.
Death of the very popular well known Patrick Smith Pullamore at an advanced age. He is survived by his sons daughters and grandchildren. Father PJ McManus CC officiated at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
John Sharkey the very popular circulation manger of Cavan’s Anglo Celt is appointed Cavan/Monaghan representative on the National Graphical Association. John is a vey well known member of the Cavan county team back room staff.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kathleen Brady and Maura Cullen E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
As Cavan Boy Scout’s Band fold a meeting is being urgently called with a view to forming an alternative boy’s accordion band in Cavan. New uniforms and instruments will be urgently needed and a house to house collection will start next week. Chairman Gerry Maguire Vice Chairman Dr Brian Galligan Secretary Micheal Smyth Assistant Secretary Paddy O’Reilly Treasurer Michael Geoghegan Honary Auditor Brian Coleman Bandmaster John Donohoe. Committee Mick Smyth Senior 60 Main Street Jim Scanlon Tommy Reilly ‘The ?Regal’ John O Rourke UDC John Walsh HL Smyth Teddy McCormack Maurice Jackson UDC and Seamus Fox. The subscription for each member is 1/- per annum more than one member of family in band the shilling will suffice. The committee are appealing for young boys who were members of the now defunct Boy Scout’s Band to join up. The Boy Scout’s committee led by the industrious and highly talented Father Torlac O Reilly feel that band activities were interfering with scouting in the town.
May 26th 1967 Cavan Post Office and its derelict site at the Market Square are raised again in Dail Eireann by Tom Fitzpatrick TD with Mr PJ Lalor Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Post’s and Telegraphs telling the Cavan deputy that things have moved on from studying the technical drawings and sketches which have now been approved and steps are being taken to soon apply for Planning Permission. Mr Lalor estimated that all things going according to plan the construction could start in twelve to eighteen months.
Liam Coyle eldest son of Mr and Mrs JJ Coyle is home on holiday from the USA where he emigrated just three years ago. He is a former playing member of Ballinagh GFC. He did his National Service and served with the USA Army in Korea.
TJ Maher who is running for the Presidency of the NFA tells Cavan farmers that he will negotiate a good deal with the Government for the beleaguered farmers who are rapidly becoming the poor relation in Irish society. The President Elect told a packed Ulster Arms that under him they would build a bigger better more forward looking NFA than ever before. Cavan NFA 1967 President Myles A Smith Chairman Benny Donohoe Vice Chairman P Tuite Secretary P Reilly Lurgan Belturbet Treasurer WF Foster Ballinagh.
Cavan play Derry in their first Ulster Junior final since 1962 in Dungannon. Team Seamus Galligan Mullahoran Andy McCabe Crosserlough Hughie Newman Ballyhaise Enda McGowan Ballyhaise Dennis King Crosserlough Paddy Smith Mullahoran Brendan Murtagh Kingscourt Sean Byers Crosserlough V O Reilly Bailieborough Micheal Greenan Drumalee Fergus McCauley Drumalee Steve Duggan Ballyhaise Seamus McMahon Castlerahan and Sean Masterson Cornafean. Subs J Brady Castlerahan M O Reilly Killeshandra Frank Glancy Cavan Gael’s E Kelly Virginia. Malachy McMahon from Tyrone will have charge of the whistle.
“Cavan V Galway at the Empire Stadium and Sport’s Arena Wembley London on June 12th . Flights leaving on Friday June 11th returning on Sunday evening June 13th 1967 book now last few seats costing £14-8-0 at John McGinnity Travel Agent Bridge Street.
Corpus Christi at Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated the 8 am . Father Torlac O Reilly was the principal celebrant of the 11:30 Solemn High Mass with Fathers Ray Brady deacon and PJ McManus sub deacon, Father Patrick J Gargan was MC. Father ABC McGrath conducted the outstanding Cathedral Choir while playing the organ. Father PJ McManus celebrated the 10 am children’s Mass. The procession around the town following the 7:30 worker’s Mass had to be curtailed to the Cathedral ground’s due to threatening rain.
James J Dolan celebrates the Mass in honour of Saint John Baptist De La Salle in the Cathedral where the entire school paraded to Mass led by the De La Salle Flagelot Band. Late the boys were entertained in the school by the brothers and given a free day.
New Galway/Belfast Express via Cavan to be introduced by CIE and Ulsterbus from June 12th 1967. The journey will take a total of 5 ½ hours and will stop in Cavan for refreshments and passengers for thirty five minutes.
Fergal Maloney 26 Highfield Road sells his home to Frank Milner Cavan Post Office for £3,000. JJ Kiernan Upper Fitzwilliam Square had carriage and once again Brian Murphy was the Auctioneer.
Breffni Boys Band Committee mount an intensive door to door collection to defray the cost of instruments and uniforms for the new band which will replace the famous Boy Scout’s Band in Existence for over fifteen years.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Nell Arnold and Mr Jim Hearn E/W Mrs Maureen McDonald and Mrs Maura Maloney
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals formed in Cavan President Brother Ultan Sherlock Vice President Bob Henderson Treasurer Secretary Mrs Doreen Lord. Pet Show arranged for Town Hall on July 1st while and an inspector appointed by the committee will attend local marts in the area.
“Pedigree Prams Folders Carricribs and all nursery furniture now available at Smyth’s 60 Main Street Phone 88. HP Terms arranged.”
Mr and Mrs Jack Smallhorne Coleman Road Cavan thank all those who contributed to the erection of a monument to their beloved only son Paddy who died on the 23rd July 1966 at New Inns. They would particularly like to thank their good friend John O Connor Monumental Sculpture for the manner in which he executed this magnificent tribute to their late son Paddy.
June 2nd 1967 Three sets of twins born at Cavan’s Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn all within forty eight hours.. Nurse Anna Donnolly is pictured holding Emmanuel and Ann Marie Harton twin son and daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Harten Carnagh Loughduff. Nurse Mulloy is holding Collette and Margaret Cassidy twin daughters of Richard and Margaret Cassidy Highfield Road Cavan and Nurse Fitzpatrick is holding Deirdre and Marie Watters twin daughters of Dr and Mrs PJ Watters Farnham Road Cavan..
For the first time in many years the population of the Republic of Ireland shows a nett gain of 65.661 or 2.30% on Census Night April 17th 1966. The population of the Republic is now 2,884,002.
Saint Patrick’s College Sports 1967 held in glorious sunshine are extremely well organized with all events being run off in a smooth seamless manner to the pleasure of the competitors and the large crowd of visitors. Senior 100 Yards JJ Hopkins 2nd P McGinley and 3rd Pearse Gilroy 220 yards JJ Hopkins 440 yards Pearse Gilroy 2nd Michael Brady and 3rd P McGinley 1 mile Frank Brady 2nd P Gibney 3rd Fergus McCauley.
Dayboy’s Race Pat Timmons 2nd D Hickey and 3rd P McMahon. Bicycle Race Padraig Caffrey 2nd Tom Meehan and 3rd Brendan Harding. Wheelbarrow Micheal Harding and T Shields. Sack Race Damien Farrell. Obstacle Race Raymond Reilly and Jerry Higgins. Father’s Race 1st Brendan Dunne 2nd P Coyle and 3rd Mr Hopkins. Overall best athlete once again is Pearse Gilroy but this time on a toss of a coin form J Hopkins after both athletes accumulated the same number of points.
Cavan Juniors beaten in Ulster Final 2-8 to 0-4 after enjoying 45 minutes of territorial advantage in mud bath at Coalisland against a very fit and accurate Derry who prospered with their small share of possession. On a dreadful day for football the pitch in Dungannon was rules as unplayable and the teams and the very small number of supporters travelled on to Coalisland. On paper this was a very strong Cavan team who just did not play as a team having impressed in their victories over Monaghan and Antrim on their way to the final. Sean Byers at centre field was the only player to emerge with his reputation intact and kept going all through even when those around him had surrendered to mediocrity. Scorers for Derry Colm McGuigan 2-0 Mickey Niblock 0-3 Frank O Loan 0-2 Eamonn Coleman 0-1 P McGuinness and P Quinn 0-1 each. Micheal Greenan Fergus McCauley Frank Glancy and Seamus McMahon 0-1 each replied for Cavan. Derry led by 0-4 to 0-1 at half time but Cavan collapsed like a pack of cards in the second half.
The Beatles are expected to have their biggest hit ever with the release of ‘Sergeant Peppers Lonely Heart Club’ which features over well known world personalities on the cover. The LP combines memorable sing along numbers with outstanding musical virtuosity.
Death of Patrick Ruddy Glasdrummond Poles. He is survived by his wife Margaret brother neighbours relatives and friends. There was a large attendance at the funeral and removal from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Bernard Brady 37 College Street at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital . He is survived by his brother aunts nephews nieces neighbours and a large circle of friends. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Twenty teams entered for the prestigious McGinnity Cup and £30 promoted by Cavan Shamrock’s in Tierquin Park.
June 9th 1967 Joseph Mullery brother of the late Stan senior is home on holidays from Brisbane Australia. He emigrated in 1922 and was an outstanding member of Cavan’s 5th Northern Division Old IRA. He was later interred in Ballykinlar and Belfast. His old friend Paddy Smith now living in Brisbane sends his best wishes to all his friends in Cavan.
New development plan for Cavan being compiled will mean that motorists leaving Cavan will be asked some simple questions in order to evaluated the areas of future investment in the town.
Death of John Lee late of Breffni Terrace. He emigrated over 40 years ago after beginning life as a messenger boy in Cavan’s Anglo Celt office. His remains were flown home for burial with Mass in the Cathedral followed by interment in Cullies cemetery. He is survived by his wife and family.
Sudden death of Bernard Corr BDS Farnham Street after suffering a long tedious illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. He had been in failing health for the last few months and his death is a great shock to the community in the town. A native of Legaginny Ballinagh he was resident in Cavan 39 years. He was a past president of Saint Patrick’s Past Pupils and had also served as an officer of the Union for many years. He was a former member of Cavan Urban District Council. He was an outstanding dental surgeon and his patients came from all classes and creeds over a wide area where he had a first class reputation. He was predeceased some months ago by his wife Dr Maura Corr and his son Brian a Lieutenant in the Air Corps who was killed in an air crash at Shannon some years ago. He is also survived by three brothers Father Larry Corr PP Virginia John F Corr Cavan County Council Loughan Moynalty county Meath Patrick J Corr New York sister Mrs Margaret O Reilly Virginia. He was uncle of Father Peter Smith CC Maudabawn Rev Jack Corr and Rev Finbar Corr New York. He was cousin of Rev Larry Corr PP Kilmore. His brother Rt Rev Monsignor Michael Corr was known as ‘The Fighting Chaplain and took a leading part in World War 1 and died only on October 1966/ Family friend Father ABC McGrath received the remains at the Cathedral where the funeral Mass was celebrated by Father Peter Smith with Father McGrath again officiating at the burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of the very well known extremely popular Major JN Purden at his home Lodge Park Freshford county Kilkenny at the early age of 68. He was resident at Cloverhill for many years and was internationally known as a top breeder of Hereford cattle. He took an active part in the 1914-1918 War and was injured in combat always walking with a pronounced limp. A man of striking good looks and physique he was a member of Belturbet Clones and Cavan Show Societies and took a leading role in their organization each year. He was one of the leading Hereford exhibitors at the RDS and was known throughout Great Britain and Europe as a breeder of the highest quality. In latter years since he moved to Kilkenny he was a leading member of Kilkenny Show Society and displayed the Champion Bullock at the most recent show. He is survived by his wife JEM Cheene Weelbrook Freshford county Kilkenny.
Father Felim Kelly welcomes the legendary ‘Girl from Donegal’ Bridie Gallagher back to Kilmainhamwood where she set a new Irish record of 7,000 patrons flocking to see her on her last visit. Father Kelly and Bridie are seen planting a tree to commemorate the event during her recent visit to Kilmainhamwood.
Israel claims total victory in whirlwind 6 Day War. They claim to have completely routed the Arab adjoining nations including Egypt reopened the Gulf of Aquba and captured the entire old city of Jerusalem. Israel took control of a wife sector of Arab territory ranging from the West Bank of the River Jordan to the Suez Canal. In addition Israeli Chief of Staff Major General Rabin announced that Jericho had fallen to his troops. After the onslaught Egypt and the adjoining Arab States were in deep shock and fear as their troops withdrew before the onslaught. As the United Nations move in t keep the peace after six days of battle, Israel is in control of three bitter adversaries Egypt Syria and Jordan but must now work with the United Nations to work out how to control such a hostile population.
June 16th 1967 James V Halton born in Cavan town in 1895 son of Mr and Mrs T Halton Owen Roe Terrace. He is a former employee of the Anglo Celt where he worked in the compilation and printing of the Register of Electors. He is back in Cavan on holiday from his home in Saint Catherine’s Ontario Canada. He was last here in 1947 and is a veteran of the USA army of the 1914-1918 War. He has 6 daughters 1 son and 25 grandchildren.
Father Patrick Marron Cavan Kieran Scott Cootehill and Terence Lynch Lavey are all ordained priests at the Cathedral of the Assumption in Carlow. Father Pat Marron was educated at the Poor Clare’s De La Salle and Saint Mary’s College Dundalk where he said his first Mass in the College Chapel on Monday. He will minister in the Diocese of San Antoine Texas USA and is son of Michael and Martha Marron Cootehill Road Cavan. Father Kieran Scott was educated in Saint Michael’s School Cootehill and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and will minister in Paterson New Jersey. Father Scott celebrated his fist Mass in Saint Michael’s Cootehill on Monday last. Terry Lynch is son of Mary and the late John Lynch Mullaghmagavin Stradone and was educated at Knocknagilla and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. He will minister in Tucson Arizona USA and celebrated his first Mass in Saint Dympna’s Upper Lavey on Monday.
Cavan Gardening Competition sponsored by the UDC. Zone 1 Patrick Smith 14 Saint Patrick’s Terrace Swellan 2nd Henry Coyne Saint Phelim’s Place 3rd Mrs B McGrath Saint Phelim’s Place. Zone 2 William Sheridan 13 Saint Brigid’s Terrace 2nd Patrick ‘Lofty’ Higgins Saint Brigid’s Terrace and 3rd Edward Maguire Saint Brigid’s Terrace. Zone 3 Mrs B Egan 18 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan 2nd Seamus Fay 19 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan 3rd John O Rourke 3 Saint Aidan’s Cavan. Each winner received a plaque and share of £30 prize money. Tom Fitzpatrick TD Chairman congratulated all who participated with the Vice Chairman Paddy Conaty asking could such a successful scheme be extended t the private houses in the town.
Outstanding display by Cavan as they catch overhaul and eventually beat the All Ireland champions Galway 1-11 to 1-10 in a scintillating performance bringing back memories of the glory days of old at Wembley Stadium London. The game was witnessed by up to 20 million who tuned into BBC1 and was also carried by RTE in Ireland. A record attendance of over 30,000 saw a glorious display from two well matched fit teams displaying al that is best in gaelic games. Ray Carolan who just arrived from Boston where he was engaged with John Nallen in the Cardinal Cushing Games was outstanding for Cavan until he tired towards the end of the game played at break neck speed and combination by both sides. Galway led by 0-8 to 1-4 at half time. . Micheal Greenan receiving from Ray Carolan sent a pin point pass to Charlie Gallagher who placed John Joe O Reilly who punched home to the Galway net for the crucial score in the first half. Michael O Gorman a native of Castleblayney and owner of the Gresham Ballroom in Holloway Road is seen presenting his magnificent trophy to Cavan captain Charlie Gallagher.
Cavan Gael’s led by Olive Galligan win the County Minor League Cup beating Mullagh 3-6 to 1-7 in a tight hard fought dour game never reaching expectations at Breffni Park on Tuesday last. The Gaels defence was brilliant with Paddy Blessing very little to do showing class every time he was called on. Flame haired Oliver Galligan was man of the match at centre half while John McNamara was superb at full back. Oliver Malone and Oliver Crowe sound wing backs with Joe Gilmartin and Martin Fitzpatrick lending great support at wing half. Tom Greene and Dominic Twoomey dominated all through at midfield with their high fetching and long accurate deliveries to their forwards a feature. Jimmy Browne was the outstanding attacker with great skill and link up play with the other forwards a feature of his outstanding display. Tony Coyne a bustling full forward was always dangerous in procession while the great Michael ‘ Max’ McDonald used his height strength and considerable shills to good effect and is now a cert for selection to Cavan county team. Niall O Brien and Phil Wray were always dangerous. Team Paddy Blessing Oliver Crowed John McNamara Joe Gilmartin Martin Fitzpatrick Oliver Galligan captain Oliver Malone Dominic Twoomey Thomas Greene Niall O Brien Michael ‘Maxie’ McDonald Jimmy Browne Philip Wray Dennis O Keeffe and T Coyne. Referee Brian O Reilly.
Meeting in Farnham Hotel with a view to forming a Rugby Club in Cavan is adjourned after Michael Drysdale is elected Chairman and Philip Goldrick a manager in May Robert’s is elected Secretary/Treasurer. Philip Gillick says he has already been on to the Ulster Branch who have promised support for the new venture and appeals to all those with an interest in forming a rugby club in Cavan to attend the next meeting in the Farnham Arms Hotel.
Death of the well known very popular Sarah Gaffney Crimlin at the residence of the Lyndsey family Clonogonnell Cavan. Dean Turkington and Rev George A Millar officiated at the large and representative funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to Kilmore churchyard.
The very popular Garda William ‘Bill’ Gaffey retires after 43 years loyal and distinguished service to the Force, He joind the Garda in 1924 and was stationed in Monaghan and transferred to Cavan town 24 years ago. He was a courteous and efficient officer of great power and strength. He has the best wishes of everybody in the community for a long and happy retirement. Superintendent E McCague on behalf of his colleague in Cavan Garda Station made a presentation to Garda Gaffey before his retirement.
Show jumping at Drumbar House by the recently formed Midlander’s on their first ever visit to Cavan. Sideshows for all the family.
Bridge Club N/S Maureen Cullen and Kathleen Brady E/W Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy.
June 23rd 1967 Bishop Austin Quinn ordains four young men to the priesthood at the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Rev Thomas McKiernan Corlesmore House Fintan McKiernan Kilnavart Ballyconnell Gerard Finegan 71 Upper Main Street Cavan Sean Kellegher Drumhaldry Ballyconnell. Father Finegan is ordained for the Diocese of Saint Augustine’s in Florida while the three others will serve in the Diocese of Kilmore. A contingent of Boy Scouts formed a guard of honour as the priests were leaving the Cathedral. Father Finegan has been an active member of the Cavan 2nd CBSI Troop for over 15 years.
The Anglo Celt together with all the other local titles shoots up to 9d with many people swearing that they will never buy the old rag again! The Drogheda Independent Meath Chronicle Northern Standard Dundalk Democrat and Argus all follow suit.
Kathleen Leddy aged only 11 wins the overall ballad singing contest at the Cavan Fleadh in Killeshandra while her sister Anne 17 who was second in Killeshandra wins the All Ireland Open Ballad Singing and An Tostal Cup in Drumshanbo.
Childr4en’s Pet Show in the De La Salle School by kind permission of Brother Ultan Sherlock Principal on Saturday the 8th of July 1967. Entry forms available at McGinnity’s Young’s Black’s Bridge Street and George Fegan’s.
Cavan very lethargic in 2-12 to 2-8 win over an impressive Antrim team at Casement Park in the 1st round of the Ulster Championship in Casement Park Belfast. They now play the winners of Monaghan or Tyrone in the semi final on July 9th in Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones. This was a complete contrast to their dazzling performance at Wembley when they impressively accounted for the All Ireland champions Galway. Cavan led 1-7 to 1-6 at the interval. Scorers for Cavan Charlie Gallagher 0-8 Philip Murray 1-1 Steve Duggan 0-2 and John Joe O Reilly Micheal Greenan 0-1 each.
Jimmy Magee All Stars are back in Cavan to play and All Ireland Selection in aid of the Our Lady of Lourdes Ballyconnell Building Fund at Breffni Park where Micheal O Hehir and Liam Campbell of RTE will deliver the commentary and an Taoiseach Jack Lynch will throw in the ball. There will be an all star cabaret and dance later in the Sport’s Centre.
“The final tribute in art memorial in limestone granite or marble. Frank O Neill Monumental Sculpture beside The Dew Drop Inn. Write or phone Cavan 246 for illustrated brochure.
Death of one of Cavan and Monaghan’s greatest Gael John Sexton Caretaker Breffni Park at the age of 68. He played with Cavan Slashers for many years winning senior county championship medals with Cavan and Monaghan in 1930 when he lined out for the Farney men in the All Ireland Final against Kerry. He played in the famous All Ireland semi final in Tralee in 1925 when Cavan were controversially ousted by Kerry. He later served as a referee and County Board Official for many years. He was a member of the Irish Army based in Cavan and Monaghan and retired with the rank of Company Sergeant. He took and an active part in the War of Independence and was a well known member of Cavan Old IRA, John was employed as a Night Time Telephonist and no matter what the emergency John was always able to rise to the occasion connecting customers to their destination in the dead of night and in record double quick time. His courtesy and obliging nature were hall marks of this great man. John Sexton is survived by his wife Agnes sons Michael Sean Brendan a Garda Sergeant in Quinn county Clare daughters Maureen Phyllis and Josephine. He was a brother of the well known Michael Sexton Inspector Department of Posts and Telegraphs Mullingar. The coffin was draped in the Tricolour and his colleague in Cavan Old IRA under Cmdt Sean Sheridan formed a guard of honour both at the Cathedral and in Killygarry where a last volley of shots were discharged in his honour with Post Man John P Smith sounding the last Post on the trumpet. Father PJ McManus officiated both in the Cathedral and in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan play Fermanagh in the opening round of the Ulster Minor Championship in Irvinstown and are quietly fancied to take the title this year. Team Paddy Blessing Cavan Gael’s Paddy Smith Mullagh T Smith Lavey John McNamara Cavan Gael’s T Brady Mullahoran Olive Galligan Cavan Gael’s Frankie Dolan Templeport Frank Tynan Mullagh Sean Kellett Virginia Micheal ‘Moucher’ Galligan Cavan Gael’s Dominick Twoomey Cavan Gael’s Pearse Gorby Belturbet Tony Dunne Cavan Gael’s Eamonn Cusack Crosserlough and Johnny Browne Cavan Gael’s. Subs G Murtagh Kingscourt J Sherlock Kingscourt N Coyle Mountnuggent Niall O Brien Cavan Gael’s V Maguire Lavey Thomas Greene Cavan Gael’s Joe Dillon Kingscourt Michael Cusack Crosserlough Paddy Reilly Cavan Gael’s and A Stafford Mullagh.
Father Gerard Finegan 71 Main Street son of Joe and Mary Finegan nee Rogers celebrates his first Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim where he was baptizes on the 2nd January 1943. Father Finegan administered his first blessing to the packed congregation . He is a former Cavan county minor footballer member of Cavan Gael’s and Cavan Boy Scout’s. Father Finegan is a well known card player in the area and excels at 25 Whist and a modest game of Poker. He is an only son and has four sisters Mary Aíne Katherine Brigid and Josephine. His father Joseph who is a native of Banahoo is a well known Hardware Merchant and Funeral Undertaker while his mother May who hails from the Ballinrobe area of county Mayo worked in Con Smith’s Public House before her marriage. Gerard was born on the 1st January 1943.
Vandals spoil the fun for thousands at Annagh Lake as they attack parked cars and interfere with other people’s property. The owners the Bartley family who are highly tolerant have issued a warning that further outbreaks of violence will lead to them locking the gates to deny entry to one and all.
Michael Geoghegan Treasurer and Brian Coleman Auditor issue the report that shows that the recent door to door collection of all houses in the town yielded a very impressive £154-15- which will go towards equipping the Band. Further collections will be taken up in Longford where they appear next week end and Clones where they will supply the music for the Ulster Semi Final between Down and Donegal.
June 30th 1967 Ethna Reilly Tedeehan is crowned ‘Arva Show Queen in Saint Patrick’s Hall Arva on Friday last and goes forward to the four county final in September .
Presentation to Dr PJ Watters in the Farnham Hotel who is leaving Cavan where he was Assistant County MOH to take up a similar appointment in Laois. Pictured are Dr A Cassidy Ballyjamesduff Dr and Mrs PD Power Cavan County MOH Dr Tony Farrelly County Cavan Physician and Dr and Mrs PJ Watters Assistant County MOH Cavan.
Presentation to Archdeacon Canon HW Shire on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of his ordination in Cloverhill Hall. The presentation was made by Mrs G Whyte Venables on behalf of the Parishioners.
Hollywood actress Jayne Mansfield who recently toured Ireland in cabaret is killed when the car she and three others who were also killed were travelling in was in collision with a tractor in the early hours of June 29th 1967 . Her three children survived with minor injuries. At Easter Jayne Mansfield and her popular cabaret toured Ireland where in Kerry Bishop Moynihan asked people not to attend the show in Tralee. The Dean of Kerry Monsignor John Lane condemned the entertainment in the strongest possible terms calling it a possible occasion of spiritual harm’. On arrival at Dublin Airport Jayne Mansfield explained that their” set comprised of comedy song and satire and if it is a matter of low cut dresses I have other dresses in my wardrobe”!
Cavan County Council elections Cavan Electoral area. Electorate 10,188 quota 988. First Count AJ O Brien outgoing 1,105 elected Paddy Conaty Fianna Fail 1,069 outgoing elected JC Lord outgoing 883 later elected Matthew O Reilly Clann Na Poblachta 802 later elected J Cassells Fine Gael 700 later elected Vincent Bartley Fianna Fail 614 later elected F McCarron Fine Gael 560 Packy Dinneny Fine Gael 556.
Cavan Urban Council Elections 1967 Tom Fitzpatrick TD 325 Paddy Conaty Fianna Fail 137 Timmy Murphy Fianna Fail 135 Maurice Jackson Independent 119 Johnny O Rourke Labour 98 Maura Baxter Fine Gael 88 Tom O Connor Labour 77 John Murray Fine Gael 75 elected Benny Cafferty Fine Gael 72 elected Joe McGovern Clann Na Poblachta 60 elected Mary McDonald Fianna Fail 58 Richard Cassidy Sinn Fein 45 Kenneth Simpson Fianna Fail 35 Seamus ‘Ba’ Fay Labour 33 and Jim Fay Fianna Fail 29.The number of seats nine contested by fifteen candidates valid poll 4,386 quota 139.
Cheques presented to charities following the conclusion of the highly successful charity concerts in the Town Hall during Lent. Poor Clare’s £155 Red Cross £77-10-0 Cavan CYMS £77-10-0. A further cheque was presented to the Poor Clare Building Fund proceeds of the Charity Football Match in Breffni Park and dance in Sport’s Centre which amounted to £410. Thanks is due to Tommy McCormick who gave the Sports Centre free of charge and the Navak Showband who also gave their services free. Pictured are Michael Smyth Secretary Tom McKenna Treasurer Paddy O Reilly Cavan CYMS Tommy Goldrick Cavan Red Cross Brian Sullivan Sergeant Peter Coogan and Michael Smyth Saint Phelim’ s Place.
Even after the tonic of an eight point early lead Cavan’s challenge falls apart in disastrous Ulster Minor first round clash against Fermanagh going down by 5-5 to 3-5 after being level 2-2 each at the interval. Cavan after a decent first half collapsed in the face of an avalanche of scores from Fermanagh in the second half led by man of the match Fran Roofe. John McNamara Dominic Twoomey Eamonn Cusack and Johnny Browne were the only Cavan players who played up to expectations.
Ina Hickey wins Kathleen Murray’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club.
Death of Charles Gorman Drumbo. Survived by his 3 daughters 1 sister and mother in law. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery. Very well known personality he was an outstanding farmer being extremely helpful to all neighbours and friends particularly in times of trouble and hardship. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Among the galaxy o stars from Loreto Commercial Course are Pauline Cullen Swanlinbar who gained positions in Cavan County Council The Agricultural Institute and Service’s Engineering Phyllis Kerrigan Lisreagh VHI Cavan County Council Kay Mullery Town Hall Street Cavan 1st Place Dublin Corporation Arnott’s and Company. Pat McFeeley Earlsvale Road Cavan Dublin Corporation and Irish Agricultural Wholesale Society Madeline O Brien Crubany Cavan ESB Helen Sheridan Ulster Bank ESB Dublin Corporation Cavan County Council Terri O Sullivan Main Street Cavan Guinness Cavan County Council Urney Chocolates. Pictured at Loreto College are the graduating members of the Commercial Course Terri O Sullivan Main Street Cavan Rosaleen Boylan Crosserlough Rosemary O Reilly Cornafean Helen Sheridan Norma O Rourke Crossdoney Miriam Ross Mullingar Yvonne Cowen Ballinagh Nuala Brady Mullahoran Pauline Cullen Swanlinbar Winifred Keaney Donegal and Phyllis Kerrigan Lisreagh Cavan.
Margaret M O Connell applying on behalf of her husband Harry BE is granted a license to sell intoxicating drink at Cavan Circuit Court in respect of their premises at Derragarra Upper Butlersbridge by Judge PN Ryan.
Very successful blood transfusion session organized by Cavan Red Cross in conjunction with the Irish Blood Transfusion Board sees 536 donation of one pint of blood each in the Protestant Hall with many donors winning Gold Pelicans which are being sent out in the post.
Thomas Leonard Todd is conferred with his B.Sc at Queens’ University Belfast. Aged 20 he is son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Todd Belfast and grandson of Mr and Mrs Eugene Leonard Stragelliffe.
Dr PJ Watters sells his residence at Farnham Road Cavan to S Gunn Killeshandra with Alfred Myles Smith having carriage of sale.
Charlie Corr sells his very desirable bungalow at Latt Cavan to Pat McHugh Cathedral Road for £4,500. Jack Binchey Solicitor had carriage and Brian Murphy was the Auctioneer.
Annual outing of Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne this year will be to Fore where they will be escorted by Very Rev P Cuffe PP and later the party will travel on to the historical town of Trim where they will be met and escorted by Mrs M Cooney Meath Archaeological Society.
July 7th 1967 Danny Brady son of Danny and Julia Brady Middletown Loughduff becomes the youngest member of Cavan County Council when he is elected for the first time to Cavan County Council at the head of the poll in the Ballyjamesduff electoral area. Danny is a well known Mullahoran and Cavan footballer and a member of the current squad.
Big changes at the De La Salle School as Brother Sylvester who replaced the legendary Brother Cyril only last year as the brother in charge of football development in the school is transferred to Johannesburg South Africa. He was a keen football and athletic coach developing a team for under age competition in both athletics and gaelic football. Brother Sylvester was also in charge of the servers and choirmaster of the Boy’s Choir. A presentation was made to him before his departure by the Pat Pupil’s Union President Thomas ‘Toggy’ Connolly. Pictured are Timmy Murphy Treasurer Toggy Connolly Brother Sylvester and Thomas M Gilroy.
Death of the well known highly respected Christina ‘Chrissie’ Foster Market Square after a long illness borne with great courage dignity and resignation to the Will of God at the Surgical Hospital Cavan at a comparatively young age. She was sister of Marona and they ran the very successful Foster’s Newsagents in the Market Square. Not only did they sell papers and magazines but high class cigarettes tobacco and confectionery. They were booking agents for all the big events in the Town Hall including Cavan Drama Festival of which Christina was a founder member in 1945 The Foster’s were natives of the Tullyvin area but set up their shop many years ago in the Market Square. It was a calling house for GAA and Church personalities and they were entertained in the adjoining kitchen where they could join in the banter with the many customers. Opened every morning after the 7 o clock Convent Mass they remained open until 10 every night seven nights a week. Chrissie was very religious and a very staunch supporter of the Sodalities in the Cathedral. She was a great supporter of the Cavan County team and one of her regular callers was the famous H L Smith Secretary of the Cavan County Board. There was a packed attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with a good turn out of clergy. Burial later took place in Saint Brigid’ cemetery Killygarry.
Parting tribute to their trainer Brother Sylvester Cavan’s De La Salle win the Roinn A Urban title defeating Castlerahan 5-12 to 2-6 in the final at Duke Park Stradone. Outstanding team performance De La Salle were much superior to their opponents and won in the end pulling up and they were never in danger of losing. De La Salle led at the interval 2-8 to 0-3. Team Aidan Elliott S Costello K O Reilly Niall Murray Fergus Costello Patrick McNamara Charlie O Donoghue Hugo Clerkin Dominic Sheridan Captain Finian Farrell Eugene Reilly P Maguire Martin Maguire Patsy Lee Hubert Smith. Subs L Hyland M Duffy E King Cormac Dunne P McMahon. Philip Smith Cavan School’s Board is pictured presenting the Duke trophy to the De La Salle captain Dominick Sheridan after the game with the Castlerahan captain Seamus Reilly looking on.. Referee Fintan Tierney.
Charity football match in Breffni Park between Jimmy Magee’s All Stars and a Cavan All Ireland selection ends in high drama in a predictable draw. Jack Lynch Taoiseach threw in the ball and Micheal O Hehir and Liam Campbell provided an entertaining humorous commentary. An excellent crowd who paid £400 enjoyed the game in bright sunshine while a packed attendance were entertained at the Gala Dance in the Sport’s Centre later when stars of stage screen and radio were backed by the very popular local Navak Showband. The Breffni Boy’s Band made their first official outing in Cavan at the game receiving generous applause at the start and interval. Later at a special dinner in the Ulster Arms Hotel Father Fegan on behalf of the organizer’s Our Lady Of Lourdes Building Fund presented Jack and Maureen Lynch with an engraved coffee tray and set to mark their first visit to Cavan as Taoiseach. Pictured in the commentary box are Michael Smyth 60 Main Street Micheal O Hehir and Liam Campbell.
In the Farnham Cup Final played in the Adam and Eve style Margaret English beat the favourite Karl Bornemann 4 and 3. In the Dr Cullen Cup Nicky Smith beat Louis Blessing 1 up. Bridie Smyth won Beda McCabe’s Prize in the Ladie’s section.
Wake up call for many when Father PJ McManus appealing for a generous response to the Saint Vincent De Paul Collection tells the congregations that many people in Cavan town go each day without their breakfast simply because they have no money. In some houses in the town there could be one pair of shoes shared between al of the children for going to Mass and many of the family are unable to god simply because they have no proper clothes or footwear.
The Year of Faith opens in Cavan Cathedral on the feat of Saint Peter and Paul with a Tridium of Masses.
Thomas Weir 1 Earlsvale Road sells his residence to Michael and Mona Flanagan Kilnaleck for £3,650. Tom Fitzpatrick TD was the Solicitor having carriage and the Auctioneer was Brian Murphy.
Annual outing to Dublin and Bray for the pupils of the De La Salle School led by Brother Ultan Sherlock. They visited all the historical sites including Trinity College Dail Eireann The Custom House and journeyed to Bray in the afternoon where many of the pupils had a dip in the sea and bought souvenirs.
Father Sean Finlay ministering in Savramento California is home on holidays with his parents Jimmy and Rose Finlay in Farham Street. On his way back to California he will stop off in Los Angeles to visit his brother Brother Simon Finlay.
John Little and Hughie Maguire next door neighbours in Abbey Street win The Sheelin Shamrock Cup and 1st Prize of £10 at the prestigious fishing competition on Lough Sheelin. They had a catch of ten pike for a total weight of 17 lbs 12 ozs. 2nd was Oliver O Reilly and Barry Elliott with 4 pike weighing 6 lbs 6 ozs 3rd Eamonn Donohoe and HP Doyle with 4 pike weighing 5lbs 6 ozs.. There were 30 competitors who caught 21 pike .
“Reopening to day Friday 7th July 1967 after the disastrous fire that gutted our premises in December 1966 Whelan’s Church Street . All religious goods toys stationary expresso coffee whipped ices etc. Proprietor Bridget Ann Whelan”
July 14th 1967 Bernadette McDermott daughter of Mr and Mrs J McDermott Gurteen Killeshandra wins 1st Prize in national Caltex Art competition. She is a pupil at Saint Joseph’s Orthopedic School Coole county Westmeath..
Ann Leddy daughter of Eugene and Mrs Leddy Stroane Butlersbridge is selected Show Queen at Ballinamore Agricultural Show Dance. She now goes forward to the Four County Final at Clones in September.
Kathy Bannon well known fancy good and confectioner Town Hall Street has three of her sisters all nuns at home for a holiday. They are all daughters of Mr and Mrs Michael Bannon Bawnboy and are attached to The Sisters of Providence Indiana. Sister Francis Eileen, Agnes Patrice, Marie Agnes are also sister of MJ Bannon Grace Park Road Dublin.
Tom Fitzpatrick TD is once again elected Chairman of Cavan Urban Council being proposes by Joe McGovern Clann Na Poblachta and seconded by his colleague Benny Cafferty Fine Gael. Johnny O Rourke is elected Vice Chairman proposed by Tom O Connor and seconded by Johnny O Rourke.
Over 90 in the Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne party on their annual outing to Fore and Trim. Father P Cuffe PP brought them on a conducted tour of the historical sites including the castle in the Fore area . Mrs M Conway and S Reynolds both members of Meath Archaeological Society conducted the tour in the Trim area including a visit to Newtown and the old Cathedral of the Diocese of Meath.
Senator Patrick O Reilly Fine Gael Murmod Virginia is elected Chairman of Cavan County Council while the evergreen Patrick Smith from Cootehill is unanimously elected Vice Chairman of the Council.
First ever Pet Show in the De La Salle School attracts a huge crowd of entries. Large Dogs 1st Ned ‘Bates’ McEvoy College Street . Medium Margaret Hand Owen Roe Terrace Cavan. Small Monica McCormick Elmbank Cavan. Cats 1 Psul Ronan Saint Phelim’s Place 2nd Marie Lenihan Farham Street 3rd Pat Martin Church Street. Ponies 1st Alison Wall Farnham Road. Birds 1st John McCaffrey 1 Tullac Mongan Cavan. Novelty Pet Niall Smyth 60 Main Street Cavan with his Pet Rabbitt.
Butlersbridge Camogie team 1967 pictured Kathleen Sheridan Ann Brogan Bridget Leddy Rosemary O Connell Mary Duffy Maura Sheridan Gabrielle Dunne Mairead Brady Colette Dunne Mary Bartley Patricia Gaffney and Mary Dunne.
Brian O Reilly (21) 67 wins the Breffni Trophy at County Cavan Golf Club. Brian Murphy off 12 was runner up with 67. Best Gross Phil Lawlor Junior 76. The nine hole competition was won by Dr FPE Smith and Paul McDonald.
Entries to Cavan Lawn Tennis Competition to George and Hilda Fairbrother Swellan Cavan Phone 47 and 225
Cavan beat Tyrone 1-13 to 3-3 as the defence creaks but the attack play brilliantly in the Ulster Senior Football Semi Final at Irvinstown. John Joe O Reilly Phil Murray and Steve Duggan were outstanding in attack. Cavan led by 1-7 to 2-1 at the interval. In a desperate display of hooliganism the referee Malachy McMahon had to be rescued by Cavan officials as a number of Tyrone supporters assaulted him as he left the field at the end of what was a game played in the best spirit of sportsmanship with Cavan never in danger of being beaten.
Death of John McMahon after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude in England where he emigrated just 7 years ago. Aged 60 he was a native of Emmett Place and left Ireland with his wife to reside in Lincoln. He was a long time employee of McCarren and Company Cavan and was extremely well known and popular in Cavan. He was a great follower of the county football team and enjoyed a day’s fishing in the company of his friends at Rann or Lough Oughter.
Clare Hourican nee Flood flies out from Aldergrove to Kennedy Airport New York USA with her daughters Una Deidre Fiona and Anne for a new life in the land of the free where their father is already resident. They are daughter and grandchildren of Frances Flood Bridge Street.
Jennifer Little daughter of Walter and Mary Little Lisdarn passes her entrance exam to Guinness Brewery. She is a past pupil of Saint Clare’s Secondary School and won the prize for the best pupil at Alexandria Secretarial College Dublin.
Cavan Fair is quickly on the way out with the advent of Brady’s Livestock Mar on the Railway Road. The fair on Tuesday was only moderate with a small supply and clearance. Cattle £35-40 sows £25-30 pigs £13 working horses £30-35.
Death of Mrs Mary K Dunne Saint Mary’s Terrace at the age of 68. She was a native of the Stradone area and was extremely popular with all her neighbours and friends. He husband died 15 years ago. She is survived by her three sons Tony Brendan and Dessie and one daughter Imelda Mullery Saint Phelim’s Place. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saint’s Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father PJ Gargan CC officiating.
July 21st 1967 Carrick Rovers Carrickmacross will play Columcille Killiney Dublin in the Final of the John McGinnity and £30 soccer tournament at Tierquin Park. There were 20 teams entered for the competition which took place over the Summer months in Tierquin under the auspices of Cavan Shamrock’s FC.
Civil Service led by Cavan Gael’s clubman Cathal Young will pay a weekend visit to Cavan to play the local Cavan Gael’s in Breffni Park. Civil Service include such stars as Jimmy Whan Armagh Benny Gaughran Louth ?Tom Crotty Cavan John Morley Mayo Paul Kelly Donegal Brendan McLoughlin Mayo Hubert Gaffney and Frankie Kennedy Cavan and Mick Burke Cork. Admission to Breffni Park is 2/-
Mrs RB Hickey Cathedral Road wins the Lady President’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with Maura Maloney wining Section B and Doctor Finegan Lisdarn winning the Best Gross.
Tragic death of Hubert Duffy Coleman Road following a drowning accident at the age of 63. One of Cavan’s most loved and highly respected residents he was a native of Upper Main Street where he was born and reared. He was a lifelong member of the staff of Alfred Myles Smith Solicitors Farnham Street where he was managing clerk for the last 15 years. As a young boy Hubert was involved in the struggle for Independence being a very distinguished member of Fianna Eireann. He was a Group Leader based in Cavan during the Emergency of 1939-1946. He took a prominent part in the GAA and along with his brother Paddy starred on many of the Cavan Slasher’s teams of the 1920-1930 era. Most charitable and decent man he was a member of Saint Vincent De Paul and took and active part in caring for the sick needy and destitute in our community. He is survived by his brother Paddy well known Postman two sisters Mrs L Lunn and Mrs M McBrien Dublin nephews nieces relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Father PJ McManus in another keynote address in the Cathedral tells the congregation that one of the greatest problems in Cavan today is Litter and we must set about cleaning up the town and making it more presentable for visitors. Both Rev George Millar and Father McManus are spearheading the drive to clean Cavan up with advocating litter bins both in public places and in shops. Cavan will do well in the up coming Tidy Town’s competition providing everybody pulls their weight.
Kieran O Keeffe with a catch of 3lb 10 ozs from Billis is the overall winner of the Donohoe Cup at the Junior Fishing competition at Bakersbridge where over 130 young anglers were ferried to the venue by Maurice Jackson’s luxury coaches. Refreshments were provided by Cavan Angler’s Club and all had a wonderful outing. 13-14 1st Kieran O Keeffe 2nd Jimmy Scanlon 3rd A Kenny. 11-12 1st Malcom Lee 2nd Frank McNally 3rd Bernie Quinn. 10-11 1st Gerard McCaffrey 2nd Gerry Clarke 3rd Mickey McEntee and 4th Paddy Gargan.
Social and presentation to Father Gerard Finegan by Cavan Boy Scout’s in Saint Augustine’s Hall. Father Finegan is leaving shortly to minister in Saint Augustine’s Florida and was an active member of Cavan Boy Scouts’ for nearly 15 years.
Hugh McCarville pictured a native of Killeevan County Monaghan is holidaying with his brother Joe McCarville Wolfe Tone Street. He is home from the USA for the first holiday in Ireland for 45 years having emigrated to the USA in 1922.
July 28th 1967 Mary Duffy Butlersbridge aged 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs M Duffy and a pupil in Loreto College wins 2nd prize in the National Fine Art competition sponsored by Cormac Crayon Bedford England.
Charlie Gallagher is pictured receiving the famous ‘Anglo Celt’ trophy after Cavan had comprehensively beaten Down in the Ulster Final in Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones.
Borough London Girl’s Pipe Band on nationwide tour stop off in Cavan where they are photographed. The later called to Loreto College where the sisters and staff treated them like Royalty. They were accompanied by Monsignor Anthony Reynolds and Father Jack Moore formerly from Bridge Street Cavan where his father ran a pub (McGinnity’s )
In a poor quality one sided match Cavan lay the Down Clones bogey once and for all hammering the champions 2-12 to 0-8 to win the Ulster title for the 46th time and the first since 1964. Cavan won the title with a goal coming up to half time when after trailing all of the first half they took the lead 1-4 to 0-5 at the interval. Just three minutes into the second half Cavan scored the decisive goal which puts them on course to play Cork on Sunday week in the All Ireland Semi Final at Croke Park Dublin. Man of the match for Cavan was Jimmy O Donnell who gave no less a man than Tom O Hare a torrid afternoon laying off exquisite passes to the other forwards. Joe Lennon and George Glynn held sway for Down at midfield and Cavan have grave problems in this sector. Ray Carolan at centre half was magnificent all afternoon and the Down attack were completely thwarted by the Cavan half back line who were outstanding. The Down full back line was poor in the extreme and when star full back Leo Murphy had to be replaced due to injury the writing was on the wall for the Mourne men as Tom O Hare and Brendan Sloan were very hesitant. Colm McAlarney and John Murphy accounted for nearly all of Down’s scores and many of the old brigade decided early on that it was not their day. Just before half time came the score that put Cavan on the road to victory when Jimmy O Donnell sent a great pass to the speedy Steve Duggan who cross perfectly for John Joe O Reilly to fist home from close range. Just after half time in the 5th minute of the second half Micheal Greenan gained possession 25 yards out and shot hard and high to the roof of the Down net and book Cavan’s place in the closing stages of this years’ championship. The only unsavory aspect of what was a scrappy but sporting contest was that every time a Down attack broke down it ended in fisticuffs with the Cavan defence holding firm. Referee Jimmy Hatton elected to let the play flow. The four teams engaged in the Ulster Finals wore black armbands in memory of Fr P McNally RIP a former President of the Ulster Council GAA. Cavan Seamus Galligan Andy McCabe Gabriel Kelly Peter Pritchard Pat Tinnelly Ray Carolan Brendan Murtagh Brendan Donohoe Tom Lynch Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Micheal Greenan Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher and Phil Murray. Great credit is due to team trainers and selectors Mick Higgins Matt Lynch and James Gilsenan. In the Ulster Minor Final an impressive Tyrone beat a feeble Fermanagh who started like a train 0-16 to 2-5.
Mixed Foursomes Final at County Cavan Golf Club Ann Smith and F Shields beat Mrs M O Sullivan and Seamus Fox while in the Cullen Cup Final Eddie Shields beat Jim Beirne on the 36th hole.
“Look your best at Lavey Festival Kathleen Sexton Hair Stylist Upper Main Street Cavan Phone 358”
Cavan Lawn Tennis 66th Open Week organized by the Committee headed up by George and Hilda Fairbrother. Men’s Singles M Lenihan beat M Fleming 6-4 6-4. Ladie’s Singles Mrs Russell beat Mrs Duane 6-1 6-2 where Nora Maloney was easily the best Cavan player reaching the Semi Final. Ladie’s Singles Handicap Final Nora Maloney beat Mrs Brabazon 6-1 6-3. Competitors from Dublin Navan Mullingar Kells Stackallen Navan Carrickmacross Sligo Virginia Ballyjamesduff Derry and Belturbet. Outside courts at Lisdarn and Loreto were used to play off the early rounds such was the entry for most categories.
Death of the highly popular and well known Mary Soden late of Main Street (Tesco) and 54 Saint Pappin’s Road Ballymun. She was eldest daughter of Peter and Mrs Soden who ceased trading in Cavan in 1945 selling their premises to Providers. Her father was a member and Chairman of Cavan Urban District Council and Cavan County Council. Their’s was the leading business in the town of Cavan up to 1945. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Pappin’s Ballymun to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry where Father PJ Gargan CC officiated.
Siobhan Browne of Butlersbridge counted 957 cars passing through Butlersbridge between 1:15 and 3:15 on Sunday afternoon as all modes of conveyance were pressed into service to bring the large crowd of Cavan supporters to the Ulster Final in Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones.
Paddy Elliott of P Elliott and Company purchases Martin’s private house for £4,000. Brian Murphy was the auctioneer and TJ Fitzpatrick had carriage of sale.
August 4th 1967 Oblate pilgrimage including Cavan invalids and pilgrims flies out from Dublin Airport Lourdes.
David Ahearn home on holidays in his native Lake View Cavan is pictured with Vincent O Rourke at the Green Lake where he landed a 3 ½ lbs pike which took over 15 minutes to land.
Finbar Galligan son of Mr and Mrs Galligan Thomascourt is conferred with his BA at UCD. He was educated at Corlurgan and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan.
Paddy Conaty is ousted as Chairman of Cavan Agricultural Committee when he ties with J C Lord Independent and loses on a toss. Paddy than contested the Vice Chair and again tied to be ousted by the vote of the new Chairman J C Lord who plumped fro Finea Gael’s JF McGovern.
Con Smith and Jim McDonnell give a rather hesitant vote to Cavan to beat Cork on Sunday. Both have doubts about the defence and centre field. Con thinks that Fergus McCauley of Drumalee should be drafted in as he is the man in form at the moment. Both think the attack is better than in 1962 and 1964.
Michael Smith is holidaying with his brother and sisters HL Eileen and Josie Smith at the Courthouse. He is over 40 years in America.
Rosemary Smith world famous rally driver is competing in the Autocross at Farnham Estate on August Bank Holiday Monday.
August 11th 1967 Tropical heat hits Cavan as temperaratures soar to 100%C with water shortage in many areas.
Martin V Walsh who emigrated from Ballyhaise to USA some 11 years ago in 1956 is appointed Charter Sales Supervisor Aer Lingus. He is a member of the Knights of Columbanus and resides in Astoria New York. He was home on holiday just two years ago.
Tom O Connor brings Cavan Urban Council’s attention to the fact that the Corporation Mace of the town of Cavan which was presented by Theophilus Clements Sovereign in 1723-1724 and returned to the Clements’s family after the Corporation ceased to exist is now up for sale with an asking price of £8,000 for the solid silver Mace with the emblem of the Corporation embossed. Maurice Jackson said that he was speaking to Mr Clements and they would like the Council to buy it as it had more value to them than anybody else. Brian Johnston acting Town Clerk said that he was on to the Auctioneers who quoted £8,000 asking price for the Mace. Tom Fitzpatrick and Tom O Connor said that it was worth enquiring about.
Mrs M O Sullivan and Seamus Fox win the Captain’s Brendan Jenkins’ Prize at County Cavan Golf Club Danny Kelly and Muriel Doherty were the runners up while Dr and Mrs Power recorded the Best Gross. There were 99 competitors.
Presentations to local artistes who took part in the recent Cavan Charity Concerts in the Town Hall. Pictured are Sean McManus Tom McKenna Treasurer who made the presentation Brendan Hutchinson Dag Carroll Paddy Swarbrigg Sean McCormack Richard Graham Liam Cooke and Bill McCusker all from the Navak Showband who backed all the artistes during the concerts giving their services free of charge.
Cavan just come up short as Cork scrape into an All Ireland Final against Meath in September. The harsh penalty awarded against Cavan in the first half was the decisive score as Cork triumphed 1-7 to Cavan’s 9 points. Cavan led by 0-7 to 1-3 at half time with Dennis Coughlan expertly converting the penalty kick. Cork furthered their lead in the second half but Cavan stormed back to come within a point of the Cork men with ten minutes left. Cork dominated midfield where Mick Burke was man of the match and the Cavan pairing of Tom Lynch and Brendan Donohoe were always playing second fiddle. Ray Carolan was outstanding at centre half back. Gabriel Kelly was not his usual self getting the run around from Cork’s full back Con O Sullivan while his wing men Andy McCabe and Peter Pritchard were satisfactory. Enda McGowan was a revelation when he came on and should have been included from the start. Charlie Gallagher was outstanding and got very good support from Phil Murray and Jimmy O Donnell. The selectors on the line have a lot to answer for in losing this game failing to utilize John Joe O Reilly at midfield and keeping Mullahoran Dreadnought Danny Brady on the bench. Team Seamus Galligan Andy McCabe Gabriel Kelly Peter Pritchard Pat Tinnelly Ray Carolan Brendan Murtagh Tom Lynch Brendan Donohoe Micheal Greenan John Joe O Reilly Steve Duggan Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher and Philip Murray. Subs Garrett O Reilly for Brendan Donohoe and Enda McGowan for Brendan Murtagh. According to the Anglo Celt this was the 41st time that Cavan failed in the semi final stage of the All Ireland championships. Best chance since 1952 to win the All Ireland thrown away. The deciding penalty was harsh beyond words as Peter Pritchard was pushed before being deemed to have fouled the ball in the square.
Crosserlough the Cavan champions beaten by Saint Joseph’s Ballyshannon/ Bundoran in the semi final of the Ulster senior club championship 1-11 to 2-6 in Irvinstown on Tuesday evening last.
Month’s Memory Mass for Very Rev CA Cartwright PP Carrigallen and former Curate in Cavan in Saint Mary’s Church Carrigallen on Thursday 17th August.
Death of Edward Brady Fairtown Cavan. Survived by his family brother nephews nieces relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Patrick’s Castletara to the adjoining cemetery.
Hugh Gough and Brendan Coulter are representing Ireland at the World Coarse Fishing Championships in Hungary where Hugh Gough is representing Ireland at the first ever World Coarse Fishing Congress.
Good supply ready sale at record prices at Cavan Fair. 1 years olds £30-40 2 year olds £55-70 3 year olds £75-85. Carrying sows £38-40 springers £60-75. Working horses £75-90 knackers £75-90 knackers £55-70 ponies £45-60.
Winners of Garden Competition sponsored by Cavan Urban District Council Zone A Patrick Smith Saint Patrick’s Terrace Zone B Brigid Egan Owen Roe Terrace and Zone 3 William ‘Billy’ Sheridan 13 Saint Brigid’s Terrace Cavan.
August 18th 1967 Brian E Hickey eldest son of Mr and Mrs Benny Hickey Cathedral Road Cavan is among 19 students chosen from over 100 applicants attending the 9th London International Youth Scientific Conference in London. Brian is a second year science student in UCD.
Roma Creamer Gabrielle Dunne Catherine Cullivan Mary Quinn Ann McInerney are all among the honours at Loreto College’s Leaving Certificate results 1967.
Pearse Gilroy Paddy Reilly Michael McGinnity Laurence Nee Peter McPartland Micheal Galligan Paul Smith Philip N Brady Peter Galligan and Pat Timmons are the local stars featuring in the Saint Patrick’s College honours list.
Death of the very well known highly popular Peter Leddy Saint Mary’s Terrace after a long illness borne with courage and deep conviction. Aged 65 he actually officially retired as a Postman after 43 years service in the Cavan area last Friday. He was an outstanding footballer in his day assisting the Cavan Slashers with whom he won a Senior County medal in 1922. He later served for many years as an official of the club. He had a distinguished career in Cavan LDF during the World War 2 Emergency. He is survived by his wife one daughter Mary two sons Michael well known painter and decorator Cavan and Sean in England one brother John in Cavan. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim with burial in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan presided.
Death of the very popular Ann O Hanlon nee Linden Military Row. She was widow of the late Garda Peter O Hanlon who served most of his time in the force in Ballinagh serving over 25 years there. After his death Ann and her family came to live in Military Row where they were quick to make friends and partake in the life of the community. Native of Ballybay she was an accomplished musician and gifted pianist. She was a life long member of Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann. She is survived by four daughters Breda Dungannon Mary Margaret Granard Olive Dublin Veronica Cavan and three sons Peter Paddy and Brian who are all in America. She was sister of Mrs Jack Smallhorne Coleman Road. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Ballybay cemetery.
Seven swimmers from the town will take on the arduous swim of 5 ½ miles from Church Island to Crover House on Lough Sheelin. Only 3 swimmers have achieved this swim Sean Walsh Jack McCelland and the legendary Margaret Enedge. Aíne Sullivan John P Smith Kevin Kilduff Terry Coyle and Brian Sullivan will bid to add their names to this illustrious list on Sunday next. The swim will start at 3:30 and finish at 5:15 pm at Crover House Hotel.
Sympathy is extended to Nellie Gargan ‘The Ritz Bar’ on the death of her mother Mrs Anna Smith Lisduff Virginia. She was widow of the late Patrick Smith Cavan County Councilor and extensive farmer ‘ Lisduff House’ Maghera at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn after a short illness. Deeply religious she was known throughout the area for her unstinted kindness courtesy and hospitality. Her son Father PJ Smith home from Glasgow administered the last rites of the Church. The remains were received at Maghera Church by Father T Murray and Very Rev Larry Corr PP. Hers son Father PJ was the chief celebrant of the Requiem Mass in Saint Matthew’s Church Maghera where many priests from the Diocese and those home on holiday were in attendance. Predeceased by her husband Patrick Ann Smith is survived by her son Matthew Father PJ Smith Glasgow Father Kevin Smith Texas Jim England Joseph Lisduff daughters Sister Mary Saint Anthony Dublin Nellie Cavan. Cavan County Council at their monthly meeting Paddy O Reilly Murmod presiding passed a vote of sympathy with the relatives of Anny Smith whose husband Patrick was a leading member of the Council for many years.
Beatrice Maloney in conjunction with the swimming lessons organized by Cavan Red Cross in Annagh Lake will give a lecture on life saving at the Green Hut Military Barracks Cavan on Tuesday 18th August 1967.
The Breffni Boy’s Band after appearing at the Ulster Final in Clones will make their next outing in Ballyconnell at the Toomeregan Harriers Sports and Fete on the 15th August 1967.
Cavan Red Cross hold a social and presentation to mark the departure from the town of Jim Simpson and Irena Coogan. Dancing 9-2 and subs 12/6.
August 25th 1967 Michael Lorrigan aged 12 and Sean Rehill aged 12 both from Ballyhaise are pictured having won County Council scholarships Michael is son of Dr and Mrs Charles Lorrigan and Sean is son Mr and Mrs V Rehill Ballyhaise.
Death of Alice Teresa second wife of Frank Lee Tullyco Cavan at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. She is survived by her husband brothers sister relatives and many friends. Native of Castlepollard she came to Cavan in 1956 and endeared herself to all the locals being fond of a small drink and the frequent small flutter on the horses. She was a nurse by professionand worked most of her life in Dublin. . There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Michael McManus Killynebber at the age of 92 at Saint Phelim’s Hospital .Native of Mullahoran. He farmed at Killynebber before going to live in Drumbar Survived by his wife Kathleen and two sons family relatives and many friends. He was in excellent health up to 2 months ago.. Funeral from the Cathedral to Loughduff. with Father ABC McManus officiating.
Death of Cynthia Pollock 29 Cathedral Road at the Surgical Hospital . Very well known she was a naïve of Cavan being daughter of Mr and Mrs William Kennedy. She spent most of her life as a Law Clerk in Reid and Faris Church Street but in recent years she worked as a clerk with Cavan Committee of Agriculture. In her youth she was an outstanding badminton and tennis player. Cynthia was a founder member of Cavan Gramophone Society and gave many recitals. In recent years she was cared for by her brother Leslie and sister in law at their home 29 Cathedral Road. She is survived by her brother Lesley Kennedy sister in law and a large circle of friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to the New Cemetery with Rev George M Millar officiating..
Meath beat Mayo 3-14 to 1-14 to qualify for the All Ireland Final where they will play Cork. Meath won the game with a five minute spell of magic in the second half when they scored two unanswered goals foiling a late rally by the Westerner’s. the foundation of victory was laid in the dominance of Peter Moore and Terry Kearns at midfield with Jack Quinn and Bertie Cunningham rock solid in defence while Mick Mellett Tony Brennan and Matt Corrigan starred in attack. Joe Corcoran was the outstanding performer on an impressive Mayo team. Meath led at the interval by 1-8 to 0-8.
The all conquering Cavan Gael’s Minor team beat Mountnuggent 3-10 to 0-4 to qualify for the Cavan Minor Final having led at half time by 1-4 to 0-4 the Gaels closed the gate firmly on their luckless opponents in the second half at Breffni Park. In a poor one sided game goals from Pearse Gilroy and man of the match Micheal Galligan who ran riot scoring two in second half. Donal Crotty was an excellent referee letting the play flow from end to end.
Saint Columcille’s from Killiney in Dublin are the favourites to win the second John McGinnity Cup Final against Carrickmacross Rovers at Tierquin Park on Sunday next 27th August 1967 kick off 3:30 pm with Joe Ralph Dundalk in charge of the whistle.
J M ‘Mel’ Keaveney is appointed staff officer with Cavan County Council replacing John Reilly Swellan Cavan who has retired.
Sister Mary Paul McGovern succeeds Sister Fidelma Gilroy who has retired as Assistant Matron to Sister Mary Mercy in Saint Felim’s Hospital.
“College Street Garage complete respraying and panel beating by Jimmy Mulcahy who has now jointed Dickey Mullery. Estimates are free and all work guaranteed.. Call in have your problem priced than sorted. Personal attention at all times Richard Mullery”
September 1st 1967 Ballyjamesduff wins the All Ireland Tidy Town’s overall prize for the second successive year.
As the heat wave continues Cavan town begins to experience a severe drought as Shantemon Lake falls to its lowest level for many years. Water will now have to be pumped from Behey Lake. Areas most affected include Saint Patrick’s Swellan Wolfe Tone Street Saint Phelim’s Place Saint Brigids’ Owen Roe Tullac Mongan Jubilee Saint Aidan’s Highfield Road and Breffni Terrace..
Outcry as Librarians in county Cavan are paid the lowest rate in the country at 4/2 per hour with rates varying in other parts of the country. James Tully TD says Cavan are paying 6d below the going rate with the branch libraries very efficient and doing a first class job.
Death of Alice Lee at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was a nurse by profession and native of Castlepollard county Westmeath. She married Frank Lee well know farmer and milk merchant in 1955 in Cavan Cathedral. She was a very good character and loved to meet people and converse. Her charity and acts of hospitality were legendary and she liked a modest flutter on the horses. She was Frank Lee’s second wife. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of James Reilly Pullamore at the age of 84. He was husband of Margaret and was an extensive farmer in the Pullamore area. Extremely popular he was known for his wit and good humour. He is survived by his wife 3 sons 5 daughters grandchildren relatives and many friends. Funeral took place from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery with Father PJ McManus cc officiating..
Dennis J Fitzgibbon ‘Din Joe’ will open the new Brady’s of Cavan Volkswagen Garage in Cavan. The new garage will be blessed by Fathers Charles Brady and Vincent Brady both brothers of the proprietors. Phil Brady will continue to manage the Arva branch while brother Thomas will manage the Cavan branch.. Packie Cooney is head salesman.
Cavan Gael’s easily account for Kingscourt 5-7 to 1-9 in the quarter final of the Cavan senior championship at Stradone. Cavan Gael’s will play Belturbet in the Under 16 final and will play Crosserlough in the Minor county final where the Gael’s with ace marksmen Jimmy Browne and Micheal Galligan are expected to prevail.
Cavan Lawn Tennis Championships 1967 senior men’s final Dermot Burke beat Mickey Breslin 6-4 6-1 senior ladies’ Nora Maloney beat Frances Sullivan 7-5 6-4 while Nora and Frances joined forces to beat Mrs Smith and Miss Reilly in the ladies’ doubles final 6-4 6-1 and Dermot Burke and Jim Hearn beat Mickey Breslin and Gene McCusker 6-2 6-2 in the men’s doubles final. There will be a presentation in the Farnham Hotel for Hilda and George Fairbrother for their outstanding contribution to the organization of the tournament and the cups for the different events will be formally presented.
Saint Columcille’s Dublin win the McGinnity Cup set of medals and £25 beating Carrick Rovers from Carrickmacross 2-1 in a thrilling McGinnity Cup Final before a full house at Tierquin Park. The runners up received their medals and £5 runners up after a thriller. John O Halloran deservedly put Columcille ahead on 20 minutes with a well taken goal after relentless pressure from the Dublin side.. Tony Dolan equalized with 10 minutes to go until half time and even though the Dublin side dominated the score stood at 1-1 at the interval. Mike Doyle was the hero for Columcille when he scored the winning goal to give the Dublin side a deserved 2-1 victory in the blue riband event of the Cavan Soccer Calendar. Plaudits all round for the excellent refereeing of Ken Simpson who was taking charge of his first major final.
Gene Cusack and Thomas Green are in opposition as Crosserlough play Cavan Gael’s in the minor championship final. Cavan Gael’s who beat Mountnuggent in the semi final are out to make amends for their one point loss to holders Killeshandra in last year’s decider. Crosserlough beat Belturbet in the semi final.
Killygarry Camogie Club the first club to be officially formed and amalgamated in County Cavan are pictured as they play in the Cavan Camogie League 1967..
Death of Michael McManus later of Mullahoran. Since coming to live with the Maguire family in Drumbar he was extremely popular and his pleasant and friendly manner endeared him t all who knew him.
Canada Cup at County Cavan Golf Club sees Louis Blessing and Jack Binchey returning a score of 137 to take the title. In the Electric Cup Dr FPE Smith won with a score of 30 while that man in form Louis Blessing returned 30 1/2 . In the ladies; section Mrs M O Sullivan’s Prize was won by Margaret English while Una Smith’s Prize was won by Maureen McDonald also from Church Street. Next Sunday Goldie Fleming’s Prize.
September 8th 1967 Patrick ‘Patsy Lee BA H dip in Education son of Phil and Ellen Lee Wesley Street returns to Saint Patrick’s College this time on the teaching staff. He was recently invited by Father Bob McCabe President to join the staff. Patsy was educated at the Poor Clare Convent Saint Phelim’s De La Salle Cavan Saint Patrick’s College and UCD. He has one brother David.
Reggie McMahon County Hotel is selling the hotel as a going concern. PJ O Reilly is the Auctioneer and Allen and Halpin have carriage of sale.
Cavan Gael’s will play Crosserlough in the final of the 1967 senior championship bringing back memories of the last time the teams met in the classic final of 1958.
Cavan Minors beat Crosserlough 5-10 to 1-2 in the 1967 Minot Final played in desperate weather conditions in Stradone adding the minor championship to the minor league won earlier in the year. Aided by the gale force wind the Gael’s had the game well and truly wrapped up at half time when they led 4-6 to 1-1. So poor and dispirited in the second half were Crosserlough despite playing with the elements that they only added one point from a free by Gene Cusack near the full time whistle while the Gael’s took their foot off the accelerator and cruised to victory. Tony Dunne covering acres of ground and reveling in the conditions was the Gael’s man of the match with good support from Oliver Galligan who broke even in exchanges with Crosserlough danger man Gene Cusack while Oliver Malone returned another sparkling performance. Paddy Reilly and Tom Greene towered over the opposition and dominated all afternoon at midfield. Michael Galligan Jimmy Browne Jackie Conaty Pearse Gilroy were always dangerous. Dominic Twoomey was outstanding at centre half forward while Niall O Brien proved a match winner despite the handicap of a leg injury scoring the first of the Gael’s goals in the 5th minute and another in the 20th minute of the first half. In defence Patrick Blessing in goal had an armchair view of proceedings and never was allowed to break into a sweat while John McNamara Joe Gilmartin and Oliver Crowe did everything expected of them in solid performances. Subs Maxie McDonald Dennis O Keefe and Philip Wray only emphasized the gulf in class with their skill and physique. Team Patrick Blessing Joe Gilmartin John McNamara Oliver Crowe Tony Dunne Oliver Galligan Oliver Malone Tom Greene Paddy Reilly Niall O Brien Micheal Galligan Jimmy Browne Jackie Conaty Dominick Twoomey Pearse Gilroy. Subs Michael ‘Maxie’ McDonald Dennis O Keeffe and Philip Wray. The cup was presented to the winning captain Olive Galligan by Father Patrick Morris Chairman of the Minor Board. Referee Joe Hayes Killeshandra.
Cavan Gael’s beat Stradone 2-12 to 3-4 in the semi final of the senior championship at Breffni Park in desperate atrocious weather conditions. Defence was very shaky despite comprehensive win conceding three goals to their less than impressive opponents. The Gaels led by 1-8 to 1-0 at half time. John ‘Foley’ O Rourke was the outstanding defender in goal bringing off some miraculous saves. Only Donal Crowe at full back Gabriel Kelly at centre half and Pat Gaffney were reasonably sound. Dominick Twoomey and Frank Glancey dominated at midfield while Jim McDonnell PJ Carroll Micheal Galligan and Philip Murray were the best of the forward division. Referee Mick Higgins.
Cavan Shamrock’s Under 16 beat Clones United 2-0 in the final of the Sean McManus Cup at Tierquin on Saturday evening before a respectable crowd. Jimmy Smith opened the scoring with a very well taken goal on 20 minutes. In the 35th minute a gallant Clones who fought tooth and nail for honours were awarded a penalty and McCabe shot inches wide. Joe Johnston closed the door on the Clones challenge 5 minutes later with a wonderful solo dribbling goal that brought him right through the Clones defence side stepping to goalkeeper to shoot to an empty net. Best for the Shamrock’s were the superb Hubert Smith who is surely a star in the making Sean McKiernan in goal Noel Smith Joe Johnston Jimmy Smith and Billy Allen. Sean McManus proprietor of the Central Café and himself a former star with Cavan Shamrock’s will present his cup and medals to Noel Smith Captain and the rest of the Cavan Shamrock’s panel at a function in the Ulster Arms next Tuesday.
Brendan Jenkins Captain’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club next Sunday.
Death of the very well known Annie McGrail Draper ‘Regina Rosaria’ Lower Main Street at Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan. She was deeply religious and a life time member of the Legion of Mary and Children of Mary. She took an active part in the organization of the annual Legion of Mary pilgrimage each June. She was in business in Cavan selling light drapery items for women for many years and was a native of Leitrim. She was well known too as a cyclist and used that mode to travel to and from the Cathedral each day. She was a member of the staff of the Cathedral Book Shop and was extremely well known and respected for her attention to detail. She is survived by her brothers and sisters nephews nieces relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saint’s Patrick and Felim to Killygarry cemetery.
Sudden death of the very popular and handsome Tony Pryce 23 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan as he prepared to go out to work on Tuesday morning. He was aged only 43 and a native of Ballymote county Sligo. Tony came to Cavan as a member of the Irish Army during the Emergency and served on the border. He later joined the staff of McCarren and Company where he worked as lorry driver with Monery By Products. He was married to Sheila Smith a well known dressmaker and member of the old respected Cavan family ‘The Darkey’ Smith’s from Owen Roe. Tony was an outstanding member of Cavan Harps winning 3 county Cavan League Championships in 1946 1948 and 1949 as well as a Junior Championship medal in 1946. After his playing days were over Tony continued as an officer of the Club which folded up when Cavan Gael’s were formed in 1957. Cavan Gael’s formed a guard of honour walking on both sides of the hearse while his work colleagues in McCarren’s formed a Guard of Honour at both the removal and funeral. Tony Pryce is survived by his wife Sheila sons daughters father mother brothers and sisters. Funeral followed Requiem Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Fergal Moore 16 Saint Felim’s Place eldest son of Clare and the late Gerry Moore gains his degree in Civil Engineering at the College of Technology Brighton Sussex England. Fergal was educated at the Poor Clare’s Saint Phelim’ Boys school and Cavan Technical School. He was a leading member of the Boy Scouts Musical Society and Band.
PJ Cassidy Highfield Road buys the bungalow formerly belonged to Joseph Murtagh on the Ballinagh Road for €3,300. Brian Murphy was the Auctioneer and TJ Fitzpatrick was Solicitor having carriage.
Cavan Livestock Sales Mart record sales of Hereford bullocks fetching from £79 each and Hereford heifers which fetched £7 per cwt.
September 15th 1967 New pump and filters at Behey Lake restore the normal level of water supply to Cavan town. Paddy Gaffney Town Engineer tells Cavan Urban District Council that the work needs to be upgraded with the introduction of a micro strainer and filters at Behey. On the proposition of Tom Fitzpatrick TD seconded by Tom O Connor Labour the work was approved.
Michael Harding Rock Cross retires as Accountant Cavan County Council after 27 years loyal and dedicated service. Native of Dublin Michael is married to the former Nellie Finlay Bridge Street and has two boys Micheal and Brendan. Michael was an Accountant with the Bank of and Public Assistance Officer in Clare. He was originally Accountant to Universal Stores and Pimm Brothers Dublin.
Ulster Museum buy the Cavan Mace from the Clements’ family for £7,500 at auction in Dublin. It is the work of Dublin goldsmith John Harbin and in 1721 was presented by the Sovereign Theophilus Clements to Cavan Corporation. When the Corporation ceased to exist the Mace was returned to the Clements’ family. The Mace is embossed with the coat of arms of the Earl of Leitrim and is made of solid silver. The Mace of Cavan was sold by Dublin Auctioneers Osborne King and Megran at public auction in the Royal Hibernian Hotel Dublin.
TA ‘Tommy’ Aylmer and Mrs Aylmer are the recipients of a presentation from their many friends in the Cavan area. A presentation was made to the departing couple by the Livestock Breeders and Owners with Rev M Canon Connolly PP Scotshouse making the presentation. Tommy is transferring as Inspector in the headquarters of the Department of Agriculture in Dublin. Tommy is a native of Tullamore and attended Ballyhaise Agricultural College as a student and is a founder member of the Ballyhaise Agricultural College Past Pupil’s Union. He was appointed Livestock Inspector Cavan in 1945 succeeding John Beatty and in 1958 was appointed Superintendent Ballyhaise Agricultural College. The Aylmer fami;u were a central part of the social and economic life of the town of Cavan and were known for their generous patronage of local firms. They were closely involved with Cavan Pavilion Club and Cavan Golf Club. Tommy was universally popular and the family are still fondly remembered in both Ballyhaise and Cavan. In his parting speech Tommy said that the “ future of farming in Ireland is in safe hands with splendid young men with great dedication and application to their careers as farmers studying at Ballyhaise Agricultural College.
TM Gilroy Assistant Secretary on behalf of her colleagues in Cavan County Council makes a presentation at Cavan Courthouse to the very popular well known Phyllis Smith Clerical Officer who is retiring to get married.
Untimely death of Dr Maeve McGhee nee McGauran late of Church Street Cavan at Lisdarn Hospital. She was wife of Dr F McGhee 12 Sile Road Bexley London. She was daughter of the late Dr AJ McGauran and brother of Dr Raymond McGauran Church Street. She is survived by her mother brothers Raymond Cavan Brendan and Don USA relatives and many friends. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Brendan Jenkins’ Captain’s Prize is won by John Owen with a 67 nett with Nicky Smith runner up with 68 nett. Seamus Lawlor had the best gross with 76 while Aidan Leahy won the 9 hole competition. Pictured are Brendan Kitty Jenkins with the prize winners and Jack Brady Secretary County Cavan Golf Club.
AGM of Cavan and District Soccer AUL in the Farnham Hotel. Chairman Noel Mallon Vice Chairman Jimmy ‘Busby’ Egan Treasurer Mattie Lawless Secretary Ray Griffith Registrar Jim McDermott Clones and Cavan. Committee Frank Johnston Eamonn Murray Cavan Joe Corr and J Connolly Monaghan D Comyn J Mullan Cootehill E Reilly and P Murnane Belturbet J Tormey E Morris Kells P Maxwell Andy Capaldi Carrickmacross K Cullen and P O Connor Stackallen Navan Sean O Callaghan Ardee Jimmy Reavey and Ivor Lendrum Clones Patsy McCabe Finn Emerald’s Drogheda. There are 11 teams taking part in the 1967 competition which is 3 more than last year.
Ballyhaise play Drumalee in the semi final of the Intermediate championship at Breffni Park.
The new Oliver Plunkett Cup will be presented to the winners of the Cavan senior championship final Cavan Gaels v Crosserlough while the old trophy stays put in Kilnaleck the home of Dr Plunkett who originally donated the trophy which was first played for in 1931 when Cavan Slashers beat Cornafean in the final. Crosserlough won the 1958 classic and also beat the holders Cavan Slashers in the final of 1918. The referee for Sunday’ s big game is former Cavan Gael’s and Stradone Westmeath county footballer and hurler Mick McCarthy.
Hugh Gough tells the AGM of Cavan and District Tourist Association that 860 more anglers visited the Cavan area in 1967 compared to 1966 figures. Further development of coarse angling facilities is progressing at a steady pace with signage accessibility and maps the important areas.
Tom Fitzpatrick TD Chairman of Cavan UDC makes a presentation on behalf of the people of the town to one of its most popular citizens who retired as a Garda after 34 years service as he makes a presentation to Garda William and his wife Susan in the well attended Ulster Arms Hotel.
Bridge Club NS Kay Henry and Mrs Caffrey E/W Joan O Hanlon and Maureen Hunt.
Meeting of new Chess Club in the Farnham Hotel. Members are asked to please bring their boards.
The Fair on Tuesday was the largest seen in the town in over 2 years. One Year Old £40-48 two year olds £55-70 three year olds £80-96. Pigs £12-15 per pair casseogs £40-45. Working horses £40-70 knackers £45-70 ponies £35-45 donkeys £12-20.
September 22nd 1967 Donal Farrell aged 18 Coleman Road secures second place in Cavan County Council University Scholarships and will attend UCD in Dublin doing Arts. He is a past pupil of De La Salle Cavan and Saint Patrick’ s College Cavan.
The De La Salle brothers celebrate the canonization of one of their members Brother Benildus who is being made a saint by Pope Paul VI with Brother Ultan Sherlock Superior flying out to Rome for the ceremony while the school is decorated in the Papal Colors with a large banner proclaiming the canonization of Brother Benildus who was born in 1805 in France and died in 1862. He was beatified by Pope Pius XII in 1945.
Minister of Local Government Kevin Boland unveils the second plaque as Ballyjamesduff is crowned ‘Ireland’s Tidiest Town for the second successive year with Peter Shaffrey’s ‘Percy French Arms’ scooping the best kept premises award again or the second time. The award was officially presented to Father James Duffy CC. Ballyconnell scooped the award as best in class.
Crosserlough retain their title with resounding win over Cavan Gael’s after the latter had led at the interval by 6 points 0-18 to 3-5. Sean Byers was easily the man of the match giving a six star performance all through. A crowd of 3,200 paid gate receipts of £376 in fine dry weather conditions at Breffni Park. Crosserlough showed the mettle of champions when they fought back in the second half and the town team just had no answer to a much older experienced outfit. Mick McCarthy showed his class and undoubted skill as referee letting the play flow from end to end with little interruption. Cavan Gael’s led by 3-7 to 0-7 at the interval. The demise of Frank Clancy and Dominic Twoomey in the centre field role after a dominant first half was the main cause of Cavan Gael’s collapse. With the switch of Pat O Hara to midfield for Crosserlough they gained total dominance in the second half. Conditions were dry but slippery underfoot and the Gael’s forwards showed their class early on by scoring three goals against a hesitant Crosserlough defence. Philip McMenamin showed his class in the half forward line in the second half when he switched with Pat O Hara who went to centre field to telling effect and Pauric Boyle was deadly in possession or from placed balls. Hugh Donohoe Brian O Reilly and Donal Crotty were stalwarts in defence with Andy McCabe outstanding at centre half even though he was pitted against Cavan Gael’s best forward Danny Thomas who gave him a torrid time particularly in the first half. Strange4 performance for the Gaels as many of their stars of the first half were completely run around in the second half with only John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Pat Gaffney and Gabriel Kelly emerging with reputations intact. The youthful Dominic Twoomey tired after his exertions in the first half with Frank Clancy showing a complete lack of fitness as the game wore on. Danny Thomas had one of his best games for the Gaels and never stopped trying even though he was pitted against county player Andy McCabe. Only Phil Murray PJ Carroll and the youthful Micheal ‘Moucher ‘ Galligan were to the fore in the forward line. Crosserlough J Brady Hugh Donohoe Brian O Reilly Donal Crotty Dennis King Andy McCabe Philip McMenamin Sean Byers Michael Cusack Percy Gilchreest Gene Cusack Pauric Boyle. Sub Noel Hanley for Paddy Cusack. Cavan Gaels John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Gabriel Kelly Donal Crowe Oliver Crowe Eamonn McGovern Paddy Gaffney Oliver Galligan Dominick Twoomey Frank Clancy Micheal Galligan Danny Thomas Philip Murray PJ Carroll Jim McDonnell and Hughie Smith. Subs Tommy Monaghan for Micheal Galligan Hugo Caffrey for Donal Crowe Micheal Galligan for Frank Clancy. Referee Mick McCarthy.
Three Vincentian Fathers are officiating at the annual missions in the Cathedral with the women’s mission starting on Sunday evening.
The AGM of Cavan’s Gaelic League takes place in the Town Hall next week.
Cavan Bridge N/S Nell Arnold and Jim Hearn E/W Liam Bogue and Michael Curran.
The Anglo Celt will play North East Cattle Breeder’s in the first round of the Inter Firms Harp Lager Cup in Breffni Park. Anglo Celt John O Rourke John Scott Hugo Cafferty Dessie Maguire Tony Dunne Oliver Galligan Terry Smith PJ Carroll Tom Green Francie Galligan Donal Crowe T Smith Vincent Walsh Eamonn McGovern Paddy McCormack Phil Murray Marty McCullough Ray Greene Leo Ronan and Teddy McCormack.
A formally dressed Sean McManus presents his trophy and medals to Noel Smith Captain of Cavan Shamrock’s Under 16 side who won the cup and medals beating Clones 2-1 in a thrilling final at Tierquin Park. The social and gala presentation took place in the Ulster Arms.
September 29th 1967 Pope Paul VI who is suffering from Prostate problems and may have to have an operation celebrates his 70th Birthday in a quiet but well decorated Vatican where the papal colours were to the fore at every vantage point. Despite a recent infection he will preside at the first Synod of Bishops next week.
Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn scoring 89 marks out of a possible 100 win the Alex Dickson Trophy and £25 in the National Roadside Garden’s competition sponsored by Bord Failte.
Meath win their 3rd All Ireland senior football championship with a resounding display beating Cork 1-9 to 0-9 to win their first crown since 1954 when they beat Kerry in the final. Cork led by 0-4 to 0-1 at half time with Cork failing to capitalize fully on the gale force wind advantage and Meath content to sit back and absorb the pressure. Terry Kearn’s goal in the 22nd minute of the second half was the decisive score. At the same time as the brilliant Cork midfielder Mick Burke had to retire after a head on clash with Meath’s Pat ‘Red’ Collier. Jack Quinn Pat ‘Red’ Collier Bertie Cunningham Pat Reynolds were superb in defence for Meath with Peter Moore and Terry Kearns breaking even at midfield. Oliver Shanley Matt Kerrigan and Paddy Mulvaney were the best of the forwards who sparkled in the second half with wind advantage.
Frank Ellis 13 Tullac Mongan Cavan states that the shame of the defeat by Cork in the All Ireland semi final was down to the inability of the selectors to keep a cool head when they had a winning team and should have let them settle down. He thinks Philip Murray is a footballing genius but warns the Gaels that it will be years before they replace the know how skill and know how of Brother Cyril who guided them to their only senior championship in 1965! Frank goes on to debate the merits of the great Cavan Harps teams of the past who won Junior Championship in 1946 and Senior League titles in 1947 1948 and 1949. In conjunction with the Harp’s debate another interested Cavan Gael submits a team from the 1940s Paddy Brady Francis Conaty Hugh ‘Bud’ McNamara Paddy McKiernan Mickey Meehan Jimmy McNamara John Keogan Tommy Smith Tom McNamara Billy Tyrell Louis Mallon Donald McGovern and Paddy Kelly. Subs Jackie McMahon Jimmy Graham Peter Flynn Joe Brady and John Murray.
John Lamb sells his property at ‘Maywood’ Farnham Road in trust to Tom Fitzpatrick TD for a sum of £3,725. M’S J O Mahony Clondalkin had carriage while Brian Murphy was Auctioneer.
Bob Henderson MPSI gives a most enlightening slide show on ‘Life on The Saltee Islands’ at Cavan Photographic Society. Next week Philip McConnell will give a slide show entitles ‘The Life of a Trout’. Philip is Supervisor for The Inland Fisheries Trust in Sheelin and surrounding areas.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy E/W Mrs Burke and Miss Fallon
October 6th 1967 Death of Edward ‘Ned’ Cooke very well known and highly popular publican and restaurateur Main Street Cavan on Thursday night after a long illness at the Surgical Hospital borne with courage and fortitude. Most affable and friendly man he was a native of Crosskeys. His premises adjoined the Bullock Lane and he was always packed from early morning to late at night on the Fair Days. He served his time to the licensed trade in Dun Laoire and later bought his well known premises on the Main Street in Cavan. He had a quick wit and was highly intelligent with his good humour lighting up every company. Ned was a great follower of the county team and all the Denn buses left from Cooke’s when Cavan were playing in big games in Croke Park. He was a staunch follower and supporter of Cavan Gael’s with whom his son Father Michael Cooke is a playing member. Predeceased by his wife Johanna nee Walsh a native of Kerry he is survived by his sons Father Michael Cooke Eamonn Liam and one daughter Anna Mae O Reilly Finea. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with Father PJ Gargan officiating. Bishop Austin Quinn was in attendance as well as Father Patsy Young and many priests from the Diocese. Burial later took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Matt McHugh is back on the Cavan team after losing his place for the 1967 Championship to Seamus Galligan Mullahoran. Matt McHugh Fergus McCauley and Crosserlough star Pat O Hara are all included in the Cavan team to play Galway in the in the Gibney Gowe Cup at Ballinasloe.
Crosserlough complete the double winning the county junior title 3-8 to Belturbet’s 3-6 at wet and windy Breffni Park. Very scrappy game with Belturbet only closing the gap in the final 10 minutes of play. Crosserlough led by 3-2 to 1-4 at half time. Crosserlough have stars aplenty in Brian and Noel Boylan Gerry Duffy and Michael Cusack and coped with the desperate weather conditions much better than Belturbet.
Counter acting the appeal of the World Cup held in England in 1966 the GAA stage their own World Cup Final with Meath the All Ireland champions beating New York 0-13 to 1-6 at wet and windy Croke Park Dublin. Scorers for Meath Tony Brennan 0-5 Paddy Mulvaney and O Sheehy 0-2 each Mick Mellett Bertie Cunningham Noel Curran and Mattie Kerrigan 0-1 each. Scorers for New York Tom Furlong 0-5 K Finn 1-0 and J Foley 0-1.
Death of Thomas Miney Rossa Place. He was the proprietor of a very well know old established restaurant in the town and was very well known and respected over a wide area. Native of Lacken Ballinagh he was predeceased by his wife. He is survived by his five sons Brendan Virginia USA Ken Long Island USA Thomas England Patrick Australia and five daughters May Miney SRN Cavan Mrs A Canning Bunclody Mrs B Cummins Newry Mrs A O Neill Carlow and Mrs Margaret Kennedy Rossa Place Cavan. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative removal and funeral with burial in Potahee cemetery.
Bishop Quinn presides at the close of the women’s mission in the Cathedral with the men’s mission now in progress under the tutelage of the Vincentian Missionaries ass will be at 7:30 am each morning with a short sermon. The evening session will start at 7:30 with a longer sermon.
Sympathy is extended John M Kennedy CEO and Director Fegans’s whose only brother James who lived with John and Sadie in the Bungalow Drumconnick died suddenly. He was very popular with all the neighbours and friends in Drumconnick Kilmore and Cavan. Fagan’s of Main Street was closed all day as a mark of respect. There was a large and representative attendance at Cavan Parish Church where the funeral service was conducted by Re George Millar BA with burial later in Killany cemetery county Monaghan.
Bridge Club AGM President Dr Bertie C Cullen Captain 1967 Michael O Sullivan Secretary Jim Hearn Treasurer Jim Burke. Committee Kathleen Sullivan Maureen McDonald Joan O Hanlon Peggy Willock and Dermot Morgan.
Matthew C O Dwyer Saint Anne’s Abbey Villas Nenagh is appointed Supervisor Home Assistance Officer Cavan.
Freedom From Hunger 1967 Chairman James Finlay Vice Chairman Paddy O Reilly Treasurer Kathleen Lunn Secretary Anselem Lovett.
Cavan Town scores 94 points out of a possible 150 marks or 62% Brian Johnston Town Clerk states and that the situation is unlikely to improve until they resolve the derelict buildings blighting the town at the Market Square as several councilors call for the deal with the Department of Posts and Telegraphs to be called off due to inactivity.
October 13th 1967 Clement H Daniels who was a member of the staff of Jackson’s Garage up to 4 years ago is feared lost on the ill fated American Cargo Ship ‘Oceanic Faith’ which sunk recently. He was son of Mr and Mrs J P Daniels Drumard and emigrated to London living at Queen’s Crescent London NW 5 before emigrating again this time to the USA.
Eamonn McCabe formerly branch Manager Smith’s Garage Cavan is promoted Sales Director Retail Smith’s Motor Group and the Board of Smith’s Garages. Eamonn joined the company in 1957 and was Manager Castleblayney Ballina county Mayo and in 1966 was appointed Country Sales Manager.
Diocesan Apostolic Society display their work in a striking exhibition in Saint Augustine’s Hall. Pictured are Bishop Quinn Father T McCauley PP Killinkere M McGuinness and Philomena O Reilly Secretary.
With Enda McGowan restored to the corner forward berth Fergus McCauley at centre field and Matt McHugh back in goals Cavan defeat Meath 0-13 to 0-9 in Gibney Goode Cup Final at Ballinasloe.
Joe Dolan hit singer of the Drifter’s Showband from Mullingar meets his match in Jimmy ‘Skinny’ Reavey star and captain of the Clones United team who recently won the Drifter’s Cup and twelve pair of the latest Drifter’s Fashion shoes at a function in Saint Michael’s Hall Cootehill with Gerry Whelan Chairman of Drifter’s Shoes Cootehill presiding.
Death of Eddie Foster Upper Main Street and late of Market Square and Tullyvin Cootehill county Cavan on October 7th 1967 after a long illness at the age of 49. Well known character in the town. Furniture dealer by profession Eddie specialized in house removals and generally moving sets and scenery particularly at the Town Hall. Every play there carried Eddie’s furniture. He was a founder member and avid supporter of Cavan Drama Festival. He was known for his decency straight talking honesty calling a spade a spade. In recent years he moved his showrooms and living accommodation to 80 Main Street from the Market Square and specialized in old and reconditioned furniture working long hours long into the night to satisfy his legion of customers and friends. His gruff manner hid a most generous decent personality who was always available to help those less well off in society. Eddie was predeceased only a few months ago by his sister Christina Market Square and is survived by his wife Lena nee Faughnan Marona Market Square Brigid Tullyvin brothers Thomas and Andrew Tullyvin. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with Father PJ Gargan celebrating the 11:30 Funeral Mass with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
New nursing home at Lisdarn with accommodation for 48 nurses in separate rooms. The structure is a pre fabricated wood structure manufactured and erected by Gowna Wood Industries Limited Colooney Sligo costing £60,000.
Death of the very well known Billy Phair Coolboyogue. He is survived by his daughter brother sisters relatives and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’ s Butlersbridge to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Father Charles A Cartwright PP Carrigallen and former Curate in Cavan at the Surgical Hospital. Survived by his brothers sisters relatives and many friends. Bishop Austin Quinn presided and Father Patsy Young and PJ Gargan Cavan chief celebrants. Representatives from Killaney Carrigallen and Cavan packed the Church in Carrigallen to bid farewell to an old and much loved pastor.
Death of John J Young suddenly Draper Church Street on Saturday morning as he was opening his shop opposite the Surgical. He was in his early 50s and was extremely well known in Cavan and Ballyhaise where he was born and reared at Antiduff. He served his apprenticeship in well known Pet4er Soden’s in Main Street (Provider’s ) and later worked in Dundalk Swanlinbar before opening his own shop in Cavan. He and his family were very well known and deeply respected. Served in the LDF during the Emergency. He was a man of great wit and had a special rapport with Young CC Michael Corrahoe Oliver and Maureen Farrelly Virginia. Father Joe Young was the celebrant of the well attended Funeral Mass with Father PJ McManus officiating at the grave in Cullies cemetery .
Death of Michael Leonard late of Cavan town and 68 Grovesnor Road Dublin at Saint Kevin’s Hospital Dublin after a long illness. He was son of Mrs Leonard formerly of Church Street and is survived by his wife Lorna mother sister Pearl. Funeral to Dean’s Grange.
Death of Adj. John Boylan Castletara at the Surgical Hospital Cavan at the age of 65. He was a veteran of the War of Independent and a member of the 3rd Brigade IRA 5fth National Division. He was brother of Adj. Edward P Boylan who died in Clones Military Hospital in 1922. He was a very industrious farmer and great neighbour. He is survived by his wife Margaret sons Sean Brian Seamus Thomas and Matt daughters Mrs Mary Shannon Mrs G McMahon. There was a huge crowd at the removal from the Surgical Hospital to Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara on Saturday evening and the funeral on Sunday was the biggest ever seen in the area with Reverend Thomas Woods officiating. His Old IRA colleagues formed a guard of honour while Cmdt Sheridan gave the oration and a volley of shots was fired as a last farewell. Teddy McCormack sounded the ‘Last Post’ on the bugle.
Kenneth O Reilly 41 College Street is back on holiday in Cavan from Sudbury Ontario Canada where he emigrated to his brother Mel and sister just seven years ago. Kenneth lives with his eldest sister and is a Road Construction Surveyor in Canada.
Sympathy is extended to on the death of his mother Ashfield Cootehill at the age of 82. She served in the local Red Cross during the Emergency and was predeceased by her husband Thomas. Father Johnny Cusack CC Bunnoe officiated at the large and representative funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Kill to the adjoining cemetery.
Rev BG McConnell MA with preside and preach the sermon at the Harvest Thanksgiving in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday at 11 while on Monday Very Rev SJ Park will preside and preach the sermon.
Social party community singing all as gaeilge in the Farnham Arms Hotel sponsored by the Gaelic League. Supper served all are welcome.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy E/W PD Maloney and Mr Michael O Sullivan.
October 20th 1967 Mary Plunkett SRN the Audrey Hepburn lookalike from Ballyhaise county Cavan is the overall winner of the Four Counties Show Queen having been selected to represent Belturbet. Mary is daughter of Mrs and the late Thomas NT Plunkett Ballyhaise. She is a Nurse at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan.
Sister M Michael on behalf of Lisdarn Hospital receives the Alex Dickson Cup from George Bagnall Assistant Technical Manager Bord Failte for the best Hospital Grounds in the Roadside Garden Competition sponsored by Bord Failte.
Drumalee beat Ballyhaise 2-3 to 1-3 to qualify for the Intermediate championship final in Stradone. Drumalee led by 2-3 to 1-3 at half time and can thank Tony Coyle in the goals who brought off some world class saves to keep his club in the race. Joey O Keeffe was man of the match for Drumalee while Michael Smith and Tommy Molloy were the pick of the backs. Frankie Walsh and Dennis O Keeffe just shaded exchanges at centre field. Paddy Lyons was outstanding on the 40 for Drumalee with great support from Donie Fay and Michel Greenan. Scorers for Drumalee Micheal Greenan 1-2 Donie Fay 1-1 while Ballyhaise replied per Steve Duggan 1-1 Hughie Newman and Enda McGowan 0-1 each.
Over 200 athletes compete in the County Cavan NACA championships at Breffni Park where torrents of over night rain left the track sodden and slow. Cootehill won the overall team award with the Bishop Quinn Cup being presented to Jim Cochrane captain Cootehill by Father Peter Paul O Reilly Cornafean Chairman of Cavan NACAI. Senior Jim Cochrane Cootehill 2nd Patrick McCabe. Men’s 100 yards Joe Hopkins Saint Patrick’s College P McCabe Cootehill and M Maguire Cornafean. 880 yards Jim Cochrane K McCabe Cornafean and Vincent Rudden Laragh in 2 minutes 26 seconds. 1 mile Jim Cochrane Cootehill Frank Brady Saint Pat’s and K McCabe Cornafean 5 minutes and 16 seconds. 3 mile Jim Cochrane H McGovern Laragh and Paddy Lynch Cootehill 18 minutes. Boy’s Under 14 100 yards Niall Murray Saint Patrick’s College 100 yards under 12 P Smith De La Salle 13.50 Under 10 Brain Cullen De La Salle. Boy’s Under 15 880 yards Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College 2 minutes 22 seconds.
Famous landmark buildings of Byers limited Ballyjamesduff up for sale at Main Street Cavan. Taylor Tweedy and Brian Murphy are the Auctioneers.
Death of Jack Leddy Wolfe Tone Street at Saint Felim’s Hospital . Member of a vey famous well known Cavan family closely associated with Cavan Slashers GFC. For many years he was Assistant to M Gibson VS. Jack was extremely popular and very well known and respected over a wife area. He was predeceased only a few months ago by his brother Peter a postman ac Cavan Post Office. He is survived by his nephews nieces and many friends and neighbours. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial in Cullies cemetery .
The Bridge Guest House at Rossa Place is sold by Peter Maguire to Eugene Monaghan Birmingham and a native of Canningstown. PJ O Reilly was the Auctioneer and Sean Kelly and Co Solicitors had carriage.
Alex Dempsey is elected Secretary of Cavan Motor Club replacing the dependable Derek Morris who is retiring from the post due to pressure of business in his heating and plumbing business in Cavan.
Cavan CBSI hold a social and presentation in Saint Augustine’s Hall to Joe Cullivan and Noel Fay and their wives who recently married.
Cavan CYMS President Paddy O Reilly Vice President Jimmy McCormack Secretary Michael Higgins Treasurer Myles Higgins Committee Eamonn Donohoe Peter Sheridan Michael Murray Tommy McKiernan and Paddy McCormack.
Frankie O Neill and Joe Hill in an Opel Sport’s car win the Novice event at the 120 mile Thomond Rally in Limerick.
Cavan Bridge N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
October 27th 1967 Teresa Gilchreest an 18 year old Ulster Bank Official in Cavan and native of Kilnaleck is selected ‘Miss India Tea’ at a dance in the Sport’s Centre Cavan. She wins a £25 all expenses paid trip to Dublin to take part in the Final which will be hosted by the Tea Council of Ireland with Larry Gogan compeer.
Michael Murphy from Haw Lifford county Donegal is appointed Accountant in Cavan County Council and succeeds Michael Harding Rock Cross who was 27 years in the job.
Killygoan House on 210 acres the property of Maurice Jackson is sold to Charlie Corrigan Milltown Belturbet for £14,000. PJ O Reilly and Taylor Tweedy were the auctioneers.
The Grotto inside the gates of De La Salle Brother’s House features Our Lady and Child from the Old Cathedral which are solid marble. During the Winter epidemic of 1946 the Brothers along with the healthy students laid the foundations and planted a variety of shrubs to enhance the appearance of the shrine. In 1947 John Coulter the new owner of Boy’s school handed over the fines stone cross that stood on the site and this is now in position over the side entrance to the Brother’s residence.
Death of Father Thomas McCormack late of Main Street Cavan and Saint Illtyd’s Glamorgan at the age of 66. He was one of Cavan’s best known and most loved characters always keeping in touch with events in his native town. He came home on holiday each year to coincide with the All Ireland Football Finals and was present at every match since 1925. He was educated at the Boy’s School Cavan Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’ s Carlow where he was ordained for the Diocese of Cardiff on the 10th June 1923. His first appointment was as Assistant Priest at Mountain Ash Barry Glamorgan. He was appointed Parish Priest at Saint Feilos’s in 1938 and later transferred to Tredegar. He was made a canon of Cardiff Cathedral in 1952.. He is survived by four sisters B Donohoe Abbey Street May Monaghan Main Street K Quiggs Oldcastle and Rose Reilly. Father Tom was a playing member and Secretary of Cavan Slasher’s for many years and was uncle of Rev Thomas Monaghan who is a final year clerical student in Clonliffe. Funeral and burial in Illtyd’s Church Wales with a number of relatives and friends travelling to Wales from Ireland.
Indoor football kicks off in New Sport’s Centre Arena adjoining the recently refurbished dance hall. Ladie’s and gent’s competitions. All details from Tony Loughman Muckno Street Castleblayney.
Cavan draw with Meath 1-11 ti 2-8 in the semi final of the Ground’s Tournament before 22,686 highly excite spectators at Croke Park Dublin. Cavan were on their way to victory over arch rivals and All Ireland champion’s Meath when Tony Brennan leveled the game for Meath and the two teams will meet again in two weeks time. Meath who had much the better of the opening exchanges led by 1-8 to 1-2 at half time but Cavan dominated the second half and were unlucky after their best display of the year to be held to a draw by a Meath team who ran out of gas in the second half.. Cavan Matt McHugh Gabriel Kelly Andy McCabe Peter Pritchard Pat Tinnelly Ray Carolan Enda McGowan Tom Lynch Fergus McCauley Micheal Greenan JJ O Reilly Steve Duggan Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher and Philip Murray. Subs Brendan Murtagh for Enda McGowan Brendan Donohoe for Micheal Greenan and Micheal Greenan for Charlie Gallagher.
Two spots of £5 each at the Anglo Celt Staff Dance where music is by the Navak dancing 8-12 admission 7/6 and the star prize will be a Christmas Hamper valued at £20.
Death of Evelyn Richmond Railway Road at the Lourdes Hospital Drogheda. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs J Richmond the Manager of the well known Lockington’s Coal Suppliers Railway Road There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral conducted by Rev George Millar MA in Cavan Parish Church with burial later in the New cemetery..
George Kennedy Farm Contractor Ballyhaise is fatally injured when caught in his won trashing machine while working at the farm of Brady’s in Cullies cemetery . He was pronounced dead when admitted later to Cavan Surgical Hospital and is survived by his two sisters nephews and nieces. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral from Ballyhaise Protestant Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Over 100 cars accompanied the remains from the Surgical Hospital.
Huge crowds attend the Visitation of Cullies cemetery. Father James J Dolan Adm assisted by Father PJ Gargan CC thanked all who attended and tended the graves in such an impressive manner. The prayers for the dead and the rosary were recited in cold but dry weather.
All Star Concert in the Town Hall to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the De La Salle brothers coming to Cavan in 1942. Special Mass in the Cathedral will be celebrated by priests of the parish who are also past pupils of the De La Salle school. Dinner dance will follow in the Ulster Arms all the events are organized by the De La Salle Past Pupils Union led by Thomas ‘Toggy’ Connolly. The celebrations coincide with the canonization of Brother Benildus in Rome where Brother Ultan Sherlock flew out to attend in Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday.
Great new for the thousands of people living near Breffni Park with the announcement that after many years of canvassing and pressure the Department of Posts and Telegraphs are locating a new fully kit telephone kiosk at the entry to the park adjacent to ‘Breffni Store’s’ Plans tendered by Council staff led by County Manager to the Department of Posts and Telegraphs have reaped a bountiful harvest. Mr McCarthy was heartily congratulated by all of the members of Cavan Urban District Council who had lobbied for the location of the much needed telephone kiosk.
November 3rd 1967 De La Salle School grounds are decorated with a huge banner proclaiming Saint Benildus and flags and bunting in the Papal colours fluttering in the breeze.
Niall Bradley aged 23 Father Murphy Square Kilkenny city is appointed Town Clerk Cavan Urban District Council. He succeeds the very popular Brian Johnstone from Redhills who has gone to Westport where he will serve as Town Clerk. Niall Bradley was a clerical officer with Kilkenny County Council for 5 years before his appointment to Cavan.
Extensive and interesting feature to honour the 25th Anniversary of the De La Salle School in this week’s Celt. Bishop Patrick Lyons who was familiar with the work of the De La Salle Order in Ardee and Drogheda when he was Parish Priest in Ardee invited the order to set up a school in Cavan in September 1942 just as the new Cathedral was opening. The old Boy’s School closed at Christmas 1942 and due to an epidemic which left the two teachers Mr and Mrs O Reilly unable to continue their duties Bishop Lyons had to hurriedly ask the De La Salle Brothers to take over the Old ~Boy’s School at Creighan. Brother David and Brother Florence who had a large don arrived at once and stayed in the Farnham Hotel and the Reilly’s were replaced in Cavan School on January 24th 1942 and four days later Brother Mark arrived. The Brothers later left the Farnham to reside in a flat over Pat McDonnell’s at 6 Main Street. By this time the new school being built at the Old Gaol was nearing completion. The School was blessed by the Manger Father James Reilly cc who celebrated Mass in the presence of the newly arrived Brothers children and many of the townspeople. On Monday November 2nd 1942 the entire school marched in procession to the new school where they were officially welcomed by the Manager Father John Maguire Adm Father Jimmy O Reilly and Father J M Byrne cc and a large number of townspeople including parents of the boys. On the 13th November Bishop Lyons visited the school and congratulated all on the splendid layout and up to date modern teaching methods. By the end of 1943 there were six Brothers teaching 301 pupils. The Brother’s House which was originally the residence of the Governor of Cavan Gaol was completely refurbished and the Brothers left 6 Main Street to take up residence on the 29th April 1944 and the residence was blessed by Father John Maguire. Mass was celebrated in the new oratory on the 13th of May and two days later on the official feast of Saint De La Salle Bishop Lyons celebrated Mass with many of the town’s people again being in attendance to celebrate this unique event. In June 1947 Thomas O Deing Minister for Education paid his first official visit welcomed by the Brothers and local clergy led by the dynamic Bishop Lyons. The children sang national Irish songs to celebrate the event and the tricolor flew alongside the Papal colours in the school grounds. Pictured is the De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union who are organizing the events to mark 25 glorious years of the De La Salle Brothers in Cavan town. Tommy ‘Toggy’ Connolly Chairman Timmy Murphy Treasurer Teddy McCormack Vice Chairman Sean McCann Micheal Smyth Noel Fay and Philip Murray. Brothers David and Timothy send greetings from faraway South Africa. The Silver Jubilee Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 9th November 1967 by past pupils including Father Ray Brady Main Street with dinner dance in Ulster Arms later admission 25/- . Silver Jubilee concert in the Town Hall featuring the De La Salle Boy’s Band Belfast Saint Agnes Choral Group Nicholas Barry Sam McClure and the McCoy School of Dancing Belfast.
Barry O Sullivan will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society meeting in the Ulster Arms on Monday next.
Recent heavy rain floods the Green Lake and Flagon Bottom with Breffni Park badly threatened by the sea of water all round the park.
Bridge Club N/S Father Thomas Woods and Mrs Bradley E/W Father Tierney and Maureen Cullen. Best Gross Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan.
Clement H Daniels aged 26 formerly Drumard Kilmore is victim of October 9ths sinking of Panasonic Pan Oceanic Faith Liner disaster in North Pacific. Lived in Lake View Cleveland Ohio. Son of Mr and Mrs JP Daniels Cornafean now living in Kentish town England. He was only brother of Joan Daniels Trefzger Ohio. Rev David Ernest officiated at the Service of Remembrance in Saint Paul’s (COI) Episcopal Church.
Death of the legendary Philip Ruddy NT late of Bridge Street at the residence of his daughter 52 Naas Road Inchicore at the age of 83. Personal friend of Eamonn De Velera he was Chairman and Vice Chairman of Cavan Urban Council representing Fianna Fail for many years and Secretary of Cavan County Board of the GAA later serving on the Ulster Council of the GAA. He was a star member of Erin’s Hope Dublin Behey Benburb’s and Cavan Slashers. He played in goals for the senior county team winning 3 Ulster Championship medals from 1916-1919. He represented all that is great in Gaelic Ireland and spoke as gaeilge fluently in the house and at work. He was a founder member and Secretary of Feis Breffni. He was a founder member of Cavan Cumainn Fianna Fail and supported it’s National ideals. He served as an officer in the Local Defence Forces during the Emergency. He spent 40 years teaching most of the time as Headmaster in Coolboyogue. He retired as Principal in 1949 being replaced by PJ Keaveney. He retired to Dublin for health reasons 18 months ago. He is survived by his wife Katherine sons Philip Thomas MPSI Cavan and 4 daughters Sheila McMorrow Kathleen, Frances and Bernadette. He was father of the late Father Patrick Ruddy Pastor Florida and Maire Bean Ui Cathain. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral Mass in Saint Brigid’s church Killygarry with burial later in the adjoining cemetery. The GAA were represented by TP O Reilly Chairman HL Smith Secretary and Paddy Donohoe Treasurer. Fulsome tributes paid to the late Phil Ruddy by Cavan Urban Council with Tom Fitzpatrick TD remarking that Phil gave great service to the community as a leader in Civic sporting cultural life and he was a gifted teacher who took a great interest in the welfare of his pupils. Paddy Conaty seconded the motion of sympathy proposed by the Chairman all members standing for a minutes silence.
November 10th 1967 Aíne Sullivan eldest daughter of Dr Jack and Kathleen Sullivan passes her BSc degree final exams with honours at UCD. Educated at the Poor Clare’s Loreto and UCD Aine is back teaching in Saint Clare’s Secondary School..
Brian Murphy Cavan’s leading Auctioneer and Valuer is elected Chairman of Cavan’s Chamber of Commerce at a well attended meeting in the Farnham Hotel.
Young Bernard Joseph Connolly 4 Breffni Terrace is pictured with seven beautiful pheasants shot by his father Patrick Connolly at Arahan Rocks.
Cavan Urban Council agree to sell their 12 acre site designated for housing to Cavan VEC for the development of a new Vocational School at Tullymongan. They will sell the site at the cost of acquisition by them together with conveyance costs.
Donie Fay and Oliver Brady are among the stars who will line out in next Sundays Intermediate football final between Drumalee and Lacken next Sunday at Breffni Park. Eamonn Gaffney fancies the town team to shade the exchanges in a game which will be refereed by Mick McCarthy former Westmeath Cavan Stradone and Cavan Gael’s dual star.
Cavan very impressive as they inflict the first defeat on Meath the All Ireland champions 1-8 to 2-4 in the Ground’s Tournament at Croke Park. They now meet Mayo in the Final on November 8th 1967. Cavan won because they took the few chances provided for them but Meath’s forwards were totally off song. Meath played with the strong wind in the first half and the teams were level 2-2 to Cavan’s 1-5 at half time. Team Matt McHugh Gabriel Kelly Andy McCabe Peter Pritchard Pat Tinnelly Tom Lynch Brendan Murtagh Ray Carolan Fergus McCauley Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Phil Murray Jimmy O Donnell Brendan Donohoe and Charlie Gallagher. Referee Mick Loftus Mayo.
Jim Sheridan and Noel Smith are Cavan Shamrock’s representatives on all star North Eastern AUL team to compete in the Oscar Traynor Cup.
Eamonn Weir Architect Main Street is the winner of the top spot prize at the well supported Anglo Celt Staff Dance in the Town Hall where the Chairman of the committee Brendan Dunne presented him with the prize of £20. The hall was tastefully decorated with spots each dance. Music was by the popular Navak Showband Cavan.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce 1967 Chairman Brian Murphy Vice Chairman Louis Blessing Secretary Michael Smith Oakvale Treasurer Barry O Sullivan .
Solemn Pontifical High Mass is celebrated in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim for the deceased Bishops and Priest of the Diocese of Kilmore. The chief celebrant was Bishop Austin Quinn assisted by Fathers Johnny Cusack Deacon PJ Corrigan sub deacon master of ceremonies was Father Thomas Woods Castletara and Father ABC McGrath conducted the Cathedral Choir from his position on the organ.
Fathers ABC McGrath and Patrick J Gargan officiate at the annual visitation of the graves in Saint Brigid’s cemetery in Killygarry. Father Gargan thanked all the workers and the many plot holders who had the grave yard in resplendent condition for the visitation. He later imparted Benediction in Saint Brigid’ s Church.
Cavan Motor Club 1967 Chairman Maurice Jackson Vice Chairman J Woods Joint Secretaries Alex Dempsey and Derek Morris Treasurer Vincent Walsh. Committee R Trenier Norman Cinnamon Willie McCormack Joe Hill Frankie O Neill J Maloney Joe Fletcher J Brady Peter McGinnity Brian Sullivan B Scanlan Leonard Brady and S McQuade. It was announced that Frankie O Neill and Joe Hill won the Cork Moonrake Rally over 210 miles in the Novices class for both driver and navigator.
At a press conference in the Farnham Hotel it was announced that ladies would be taking part in this year’s Boy Scout’s Pantomime for the very first time. The proceeds will go towards building a new Scout Den at Railway Road on a site that has been purchased from CIE. At the Urban Council meeting in the Town Hall to discuss the granting of planning permission for the site , Maurice Jackson well known local business man said he wished Father Torlac and the Scouts the very best of luck but questioned their wisdom in providing a Scout Den that is likely to draw hundreds of young people each week to this site where a bridge will have to be built over the Kinnypottle at the most narrowest point of the road. Surely a more suitable and safer central site was available to accommodate the Scouts who have a long history of distinguished service in Cavan town dating back to 1930.
November 17th 1967 Department of Lands and Fisheries with 900 jobs relocates from Dublin to Castlebar. The Minister for Lands Michael O Morain is a TD for the constituency. Donagh O Malley meanwhile announces that the Department of Education will decentralize to Athlone with 520 top class civil servant jobs leaving Dublin.
Mrs Doreen Lord is elected Chair of Cavan Housewives’ Association. She is married to John Charles Lord County Council and Chairman of the Agricultural Committee.
Patrick J Maguire Moynehall is appointed Commander Department of Ireland World War 1 Veterans USA Incorporated at a very well attended meeting in the Ulster Arms Hotel. Cavan. Pat who is very well known in Cavan cycling in and out from his home in Moynehall and giving a military salute to friends and neighbours served in the American Army Engineer Corps in France during World War 1.
Andy Breslin well known Cavan self drive operator and Vintage car enthusiast buys the landmark building of Byers Main Street for a record £9,600. Brian Murphy was the Auctioneer and Paddy Cusack Ballyjamesduff had carriage of sale..
Public meeting in the Farnham Hotel sponsored by Cavan Chamber of Commerce to discuss the traffic and parking regulations contained in the Development Plan for Cavan town. The Chamber will meet with the Cavan Urban Council nest week to discuss the outcome and make recommendations on behalf of the traders of the town.
Death of Mary Burns 21 Saint Brigid’s Terrace after a long illness at Lisdarn Hospital. She is survived by her son daughters and relatives friends neighbours. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Death of Brigid Sheanon relict of John Sheanon College Street former Ambulance Driver Cavan County Council. She is survived by her son Patrick daughter Mrs J Murray Farnham 1 brother and 2 sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Saint Felim’s cemetery Ballinagh. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated Please Check
Cavan Chamber of Commerce call an urgent meeting for the Farnham Hotel to discuss the new development plan for the town with particular emphasis on one way traffic.
Rev Brother Damien Mount La Salle Dublin in attendance at the Silver Jubilee celebrations for the De La Salle Brothers in Cavan. He is eldest son of James and Rose Kelleher Drumlark and brother of Brother Gabriel John who will receive his full profession at Castletown Laois in September.
Tommy and Nellie Gilroy sell their home at Coleman Road to Benny Dunne Edenticlare for £3,000. Brian Murphy was Auctioneer and JV Kelly and Sons were Solicitors having carriage of sale.
Cavan Bridge N/S PD Maloney and Joan O Hanlon E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter. Best Gross Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan.
In conjunction with National Road Safety Week Smith’s Garage Dublin Road Cavan are offering free safety checks on all motor vehicles and a free road test to prove the reliability of the vehicle by trained and experienced mechanics.
November 24th 1967 A jury at Cavan Surgical Hospital directed by Paddy Cusack County Coroner returns a verdict that death was due to respiratory failure due to multiple fractures to the body of George Kennedy aged 55 Agricultural Contractor Ballyhaise who met his death when he was caught up in the power shaft which belonged to himself at the harvesting operations on the farm of P Brady Cullies Cavan.
May Robert’s hold their first dinner dance in the Ulster Arms. Pictured are Ken Simpson Chairman Michael Ryan CEO Mrs Betty Ryan Ken Ruddock Assistant Manager Mary Baxter Joint Treasurer K Smith Joint Secretary Tommy O Donnell Joint Treasurer G Maguire Joint Secretary Jimmy Tully Joint Secretary and T Dunne Vice Chair.
Lacken outclass Drumalee 2-7 to 1-7 in the Intermediate Final before a large attendance who paid gate receipts of £80 at Breffni Park Cavan. Very entertaining game with Lacken holding sway at midfield where man of the match and captain of Lacken Frank McKiernan had a stormer playing his best ever game for Lacken not far behind was his more illustrious brother Tom and the day belonged chiefly to the McKiernan’s bringing Lacken their first trophy after many years in the doldrums. Drumalee played to their best but could never match the strength and tenacity of Frank McKiernan who was pitted against a galaxy of Drumalee stars at midfield.. Tony Coyle was brilliant in goal never getting adequate cover from a very shaky defence. Seamus Fay at centre half Frankie Walsh at midfield on his own. In the forwards only Donie Fay Micheal Greenan and Michael Lyons threatened any danger to the Lacken defence. Scorers for Lacken Tom McKiernan 2-2 Oliver Brady 0-3 P McCusker and P Farrelly 0-1 each . Drumalee Micheal Greenan 0-3 Donie Fay 1-1 Paddy Lyons 0-2 and Michael Lyons 0-1. PC Donohoe Treasurer of the Cavan County Board GAA presented the Intermediate trophy to a delighted Lacken led by Frank McKiernan at the final whistle.
Death of ex Garda Sergeant Patrick James ‘Packie’ Gallagher 10 Connolly Street on November 12th 1967 at the age of 64.Joined the force in 1928 he served in Letterkenny Ramelton Convoy and Dublin. He was an outstanding footballer in his youth and represented his home team Aughnasheelin as well as playing club and county football in Donegal where he won several senior championship medals. He was a keen angler and each Sunday he was down at Rann or other vantage fishing spots on the Erne waterways In his retirement he cam to live with his sister Mrs McCoy and was extremely popular in the town. He was an outstanding supporter of Cavan football and frequent visitor to Breffni Park. He also enthusiastically followed the fortunes of Cavan Gaels. He was brother of Mrs McCoy and Mrs Donald McGovern Swellan and was a native of Aughnasheelin County Leitrim. Father PJ McManus officiated at the well attended removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Tommy Gilsenan is the Contractor at the refurbishment work at the Post Office and Telephone Exchange badly damaged by fire last Christmas.
Cavan Housewives 1967 Chairman Doreen Lord Vice Char Josephine McEntee Secretary Maureen Watters Assistant Secretary Sheila White Treasurer Mrs E McKay.
Sheila Crotty will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Club in the Ulster Arms this coming week.
Monthly fair good demand excellent supply in all classes. Yearlings £35-42 2 year olds £55-65 3year olds £70-80 suck calves £16-23. Good demand for pigs all clearing at record prices with one cwt of bonhams changing hands for £100. Ponies £35-45 knackers £50-70 working horses £55-65 foals £30-40 donkeys £10-15.
Death of Susan Smith Alackan wife of Jack Smith Guinness Delivery man for Cavan. Her death is at an early age and she leaves her husband Jack young family brother sisters relatives and many friends. There was an overflow attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Maua Maloney wife of George V Maloney Junior and a native of Clones nee McGilly is the new Captain of the Ladie’s section County Cavan Golf Club.
Bishop Quinn presides at the Silver Jubilee Mass of the De La Salle Brother’s foundation in Cavan in the well attended Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with the celebrants being all past pupils Fathers Michael Cullivan Michael Cooke Sean Breen Ray Brady George Gear and O Martin CRP Kilnacrott. Father Patrick J Gargan was master of ceremonies and the lesson was read by Brother Ultan Superior De La Salle School Cavan.
November 31st 1967 The Commercial Class at Cavan Technical School win the All Ireland Senior Handwriting competition and the Platinum trophy. Pictured are GM Lovett Headmaster Margaret McGowan Sandra Shields Kitty Morgan ( Special Prize) Ann McEntee Bernadette Kenny Lelia Johnston Miss Maguire BSc HDip Ed Tutor Margaret McMahon Kathleen McCormack Dympna Coyle Sheila Maguire Maura Smith Mary McNamara Ann Rose Sexton Bridie McManus Nora May Cahill Anne Morrow Rosie McPhilips Katherine Farrelly Eileen Martin Pauline Sloan Eta Sorahan and Teresa Smith.
South African Surgeon Christian Bernard conducts the world’s first human heart transplant operation on 53 year old Lewis Washkansky at Groote Schuur Hospital in Capetown.
WE Berney is appointed President of the Wireless Dealer’s Association at AGM. His stated aim is to prepare the organization for the boom with the introduction of colour television. Berney’s now have 8 branches catering for Cavan Monaghan Louth North Dublin Longford Meath Westmeath. Willie heads up the only Irish owned TV Company that can compete nationwide with the foreign firms who are in the rental trade on the British mainland.
County Cavan Golf Ladie’s section Captain Maura Maloney President Dorothy Smith Vice Captain Mary McCarthy Treasurer Kitty Jenkins Secretary Ina Hickey. Committee Goldie Fleming Margaret English Una Smith Bridie Farrelly Joan O Hanlon Mrs Bogue Kathleen Sullivan Kathleen Murray Joan Hickey and Marese Binchey.
.December 1st 1967 Pictured is Mary Sheridan BA who took her degree at night classes at UCD. She was educated at Ballinagh Girl’s school Loreto College and UCD. Mary is daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Sheridan Drumcrow Corlesmore.
The very pretty Mary Plunkett SRN Saint Phelim’s Hospital and a native of Ballyhaise wins the Miss Mannequin Cavan title at Fashion Show in Loreto College organized by the Mother Superior and Vera Brady Fashion Shops. The Junior Miss Mannequin is 14 year old Isobel Aquileia from Madrid. Mary Plunkett is among the favourites to win the Irish Finals in the Gresham Hotel next Monday
Death of Philip Smyth at this residence ‘PA Smyth’s ‘ 14 Main Street Cavan at the early age of 43. Philip was a gentleman through and through with a great rapport and respect for young children. He was a founding member of the Pavilion Lawn Tennis Club and took a full role in the famous Pantomimes where his sister Maura usually played the leading role. Outstanding tennis badminton and single figure golfer. Philip won many of the competitions at County Cavan Golf Club including the Captain’s Prize and represented the Club on many occasions. He was a very successful business man running the establishment of PA Smyth’s with his late mother Eileen and wife Bridie for many years. In recent times Philip had fallen into extreme bad health and became addicted to alcohol. Philip Smyth was predeceased by his father Philip A and mother Eileen and is survived by his son Philip Donal Michael and daughters Valerie Meabh sisters Eileen McNamee Dublin and Maura McEntee Monaghan. He was a nephew of Father Michael Smyth Baltimore USA. The lesson at the Mass was read by his 17 year old son Philip. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Death of John Weston Cavan and Westmeath at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan on November 26th 1967. Native of Streamstown county Westmeath and worked with CIE at Cavan Railway Station where he was a Signal Man. He was a founder member of Cavan CYMS in 1936 and had been an officer and member of the famous Old Catholic Club. Loyal hardworking member of Saint Patrick’s Conference Saint Vincent De Paul. During his over 35 years in Cavan he stayed with Elizabeth Nee in Abbey Street and in more recent years lived in River Street. He is survived by his nephews and nieces. Funeral from a well attended Saint Patrick and Felim Cathedral Cavan to Horseleap county Offaly.
Cavan Bridge N/S Michael O Sullivan and Maureen McDonald Best Gross Jim Hearn and Nell Arnold E/W Rev A Tierney and Mrs P Markey with Best Gross Tommy McCormick and Jim Mansfield.
Death of Eva Finlay 58 Nutley Park Dublin and late of Killynebber on Sunday last at the age of 72. She was widow of Thomas A Finlay SC TD Pembroke Road Dublin who died in 1932. She was mother of Thomas A Finlay SC and William D Finlay Professor of Law at UCD. She was formerly Miss Fagan and a native of Dublin. Funeral from Our Lady Queen of Peace Merrion Road Dublin.
December 8th 1967 Patrick Walsh cyclist Drumlark is knocked down and killed as he emerged from work on back avenue at Saint Patrick’s College. He was dead when admitted to Cavan Surgical where the Last Rites were administered by Father Paddy Gargan CC who was dean in Saint Pat’s for many years and a personal friend of the deceased. He was 56 years working in the College and was an outstanding Gael playing with both Cavan Slashers and Drumalee of which he was President at his death. He was the holder of many hurling and football championship medals. Drumalee GFC formed a guard of honour at the Cathedral and as the cortege made its way to Cullies cemetery a guard of honour of teachers and student lined the Main Road to bid farewell to a man who was extremely popular with students from many generations. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with Father PJ McManus officiating with burial later in the family plot in Cullies cemetery .
Over 10,000 brown trout are released as fingerlings in Lavey Strand Lake by the Inland Fisheries Trust under supervisor Philip McConnell.
Death of Cavan’s oldest man 104 year old Patrick J Carolan Boynaagh Kingscourt . He had just eaten a hearty breakfast and was settling down to have a smoke when the end came suddenly and unexpected. He was presented with the President’s Bounty on the occasion of his 100th Birthday and PJ Carroll and Company sent him a consignment of tobacco a practice they continued on each birthday until Patrick’s sudden death. Hardy soul in his youth he walked to North County Dublin with his sickle to assist in the Harvesting of potatoes and crops. He was an expert angler and caught some specimen fish during his long tenure. He was unmarried and is survived by his nephews and nieces neighbours and many friends. The funeral was large and representative from Saint Mary’s Church Kingscourt to the adjoining cemetery
New classrooms at Saint Patrick’s College are built by Francis Smith Ballyhaise with Phil Cullivan Gaffney and Cullivan Architect. The class rooms were officially opened and blessed by the Bishop Austin Quinn assisted by Father Bob McCabe and Charles Travers Saint Patrick’s College.
“Christmas trees from Liam Bogue 6/- each delivered within three miles of Cavan free of charge. Bogue’s Timber Market Dublin Road Cavan Phone 124.”
Pictured is Ann Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs John Smith Banahoo Carrickaboy who received her SRN at Warrington General Hospital
Very Rev B Kieran SS CC Superior of the Sacred Heart College Tanagh Cootehill will give the exhibition of photographs at next week’s session of Cavan Photography Club.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim and Mrs Hearn E/W Ina Hickey Maureen McDonald.
Barmen’s Association 1968 Joint Honary Presidents Veronica Sharkey and Ken Browne Chairman Seamus Fay Vice Chairman Liam Cooke Secretary Francis McDermott Assistant Secretary Jimmy Smith Treasurer Leo Dowling Assistant Treasurer John Ashe. Committee Donie Fay A Lyons P Cunningham L Cadden Sean Brady M Lee Oliver Reilly MS N Rudden K Smyth and J Maguire.
Sympathy is extended to Judy McEntee Church Street on the death of her mother Mary Cusack Corawillan Lavey at the age of 79 after a short illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. She was quiet unassuming and very charitable and religious known over a wide area for her humour and generosity. She was Guardian of Saint Dympna’s Well in Lavey and pilgrims from all over Ireland recall her acts of kindness and hospitality over many years. She was very religious and never missed the First Friday attendance at Mass in Saint Dympna’s Lower Lavey. It was fitting that her mortal remains were brought to the Church on the First Friday of December 1967. She was mother of Patrick Cusack farmer Corawillan Lavey Michael Merchant and farmer Drumora Ballyjamesduff Eugene Cusack Merchant and farmer Johnny Cusack Cavan All Ireland footballer both Corawillan Lavey daughters Meg Manley Dublin Judy McEntee Church Street Katey Reilly Crubany sisters E Clarke Shankill and Mrs M Ruddy Glasdrummond Poles. She was aunt of Father Johnny Cusack CC Bunnoe and was predeceased by her husband John 17 years ago. The chief celebrant of the funeral Mass was Very Rev PE Brady PP with Father Johnny Cusack reciting the final prayers at the graveside.
December 15th 1967 Official strike called at Smith’s Garage by the ITGWU over the dismissal of the Shop Steward. Six office girls and twenty workers passed the picket and are continuing to work at the plant which is still open for business.
The Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers celebrate their Silver Jubilee with a dinner dance in the Ulster Arms. Pictured are Francis Smith Ballyhaise Onslow Bredin Jack McCann Chairman Paddy Elliott JJ Smith Paddy Brady Jack Galligan Charlie Greene Pat Smith Paddy Dunne Treasurer J Slowey and Paddy Brady Secretary.
“Eddie’s 75 Main Street Cavan prime beef lamb pork turkeys geese chickens corned beef and tongue. Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year to all customers and friends.”
Death of Mrs M McGovern Margaret Mary ‘Addie’ at 47 Clonmel Road Ballymun Dublin. She was relict of E McGovern The Stores Ballyhaise who died in 1951. She was sister of the late B Smith Old Age Pension Officer Cavan. She was a member of the Crubany Branch Cumainn Na Mbhan. The house was a refuge for those on the run and many distinguished freedom fighters on the run sought the refuge of the house in Crubany including the present Minister for External Affairs Frank Aiken. She is survived by one daughter Miss R Gorman and brother Philip Smith.
Breffni Boy’s Band De La Salle Band will play season airs and greet Santa Claus at the Town Hall where her will distribute gifts to over 400 children from the town and be driven to the Hall in a Vintage car owned na driven by Andy Breslin. Aft4er his rigors in the Town Hall her will be driven directly to the Poor Clare Convent where he will distribute parcels to all of the orphans.
NCBI Cavan Branch hold their annual sale of crafts in the former premises in Bridge Street kindly given free of charge by Hickey’s Butcher’s.
Cavan Turkey Fair Cocks 3/- per lb while birds over 20 lbs fetched only 2/6 per lb. Hens remained steady all day and cleared at 4/- per lb.
The premises known as ‘Regina Rosari’ Main Street opposite the Poor Clare Convent sells at auction for £4,750 to Charles Lord County Councilor who was buying in trust for Benny Moore. The Auctioneers were Brain Murphy of Murphy Quinn and Company Cavan with Alfred Myles Smith having carriage of sale.
Post Office Social Club 1968 Chairman Frank McManus Treasurer Jimmy Bury Secretary JJ O Reilly
Cavan Bridge Tackney Cup 1st Father Thomas Woods 12 points 2nd Nell Arnold 11 Joint 3rd Kathleen Brady and Surgeon Cullen 10 points . Special prize Jim Leonard.
Brendan Murray George McClarey and Tom Clarke all directors of Tractamotors Limited open Cavan’s first tyre rethreading plant ‘Tyre and Rubber Distributors at their very successful; premises at Tractamotors Dublin Road Cavan.
“John Donohoe Congo Bar. Seasonal greetings to al my customers. My pint is sure to please. Beer and stout in bottle and draught”
December 22nd 1967 Inspector Jim McNally is promoted to the rank of Superintendent Garda Siochana at the age of 41 and transferred to Macroom county Cork. He is secretary of Cavan Angling Club. He is a native of Kilann Wexford winning an All Ireland College’s medal with Good Counsel New Ross. He was promoted to the rank of Inspector in 1964 and has served in Dublin Cork Westmeath Longford coming from Granard to Cavan when promoted from the rank of Sergeant in 1964.
Strike of 22 men settled at Smith’s Garage Cavan with the reinstatement of the suspended shop steward.
Ulster team to play the holders Connaught in the Railway Cup Semi Final at Breffni Park in March 1968. Seamus Hoare Donegal Gabriel Kelly Cavan Bernard Brady Donegal Peter Pritchard Cavan S McQuillan Antrim Dan McCartan Down Joe Lennon Down Ray Carolan Cavan Sean Taggart Tyrone Mickey Niblock Derry Colm McAlarney Down Niall Gallagher Donegal Sean O Connell Derry Sean O Neill Down and Charlie Gallagher Cavan.
“Brady Brother’s Livestock Salesmen Cootehill Cavan and Carnaross.
Death of Dorothy Smith Farnham Street after a long illness borne with courage and fortitude at the age of 67 in a Dublin Hospital. .Native of Cavan town the family were in the legal profession for many generations. A tradition carried on by her late brother PN Smith. She gave unselfish dedicated service to her community and country. She was a leading light in the Red Cross serving during the War in a front line hospital in Saint Lo France where she Administrative Officer.. She was a founder member of Cavan b ranch National Council for the Blind of Ireland in which she took a very active role. She was founder member of Cavan ICA and first President and was elected National President in 1958 a post she filled with great distinction traveling all over Ireland Britain and the USA to promote the ideals and aims of the ICA. In her youth she was international class hockey player and represented her province and her school in hockey interprovincials. She was a single figure golfer winning almost all of the prizes she competed for at County Cavan Golf Club and beyond. She represented Cavan Golf Club at interprovincial and national level and was President of the Club at her death. Above all she was a great Cavan town woman and took great pride in the advances of the town and people over the course of her lifetime. She was sister of the late Philip N Smith Solicitor and is survived by one sister Mrs PJ Walsh Dublin. She was a cousin of Alfred Myles Smith Kevitt Castle. Her nephew Father PM Walsh CM celebrated the Funeral Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim on Monday morning. Eileen Maloney Assistant Area Director represented the Red Cross while Violet Hazlet Secretary of the Irish Union of Lady Golfers represented the Golfing Union of Ireland while Cavan Golf Closes all day on Monday as a mark of respect. The Cavan Guild of the ICA and the Red Cross joined forces in forming a guard of honour at both the removal and funeral with Father ABC McGrath officiating at the graveside in Killygarry??
Father Colm McGovern Columban Missionary priest is home from Fiji to spend Christmas with his father and family at Cathedral Road Cavan. He is son of Owen NT and the late Maura nee Reilly Drumkilly and was ordained a priest in 1959. He studied languages for two years in Boston University before going on the missions.
CYMS Snooker Handicap Arthur Downey beat Ton Doonan Laurence Nee beat Michael Higgins Michael Murray beat Michael Breslin Eamonn Donohoe beat Jim Fay. In the second round Sean McManus beat Eamonn Donohoe and Larry Nee beat Packy Doonan.
Eddie Pratt of Gurteen Arva wins the first £5 voucher in the McCarren Sausages promotion. The sausages are on sale all over Ireland and there are a total of £50 in prizes to be won according to Andrew McCarren Director.
December 29th 1967 Sergeant Sam Donegan a native of Ballymacormac county Longford is transferred from Sligo and is promoted to the rank of Inspector to replace the departing Superintendent Jim McNally in Cavan.
The Old Age Pension presently at 60/- per week is increased to 65/- Married couples will now get 117/6. Widow’s pensions meanwhile shoot up from 52/6 to 57/6 while the Maternity Allowance for insured persons goes up from 55/- to 60/- per week from the 1st January 1968.
Ladies in cast of Bachelor Gay the Boy Scout’s 12th Pantomime opening in the Town Hall shortly cast includes such notable beauties as Noreen O Donoghue Nuala Bornemann Maura Mullen Sally McKenna Frances O Donoghue Rose Mary Allen Betsy Coyle Sheila McGinnity and Sally McKenna Maureen Goldrick and Una Healy while Mel Doherty John O Connor will play support this year.
Eamonn Gaffney lists his club players of the year as Sean Byers John Joe O Reilly Crosserlough Frank McKiernan Lacken Andy McCabe Mick McInerney Pauric Boyle Crosserlough Jimmy Browne Cavan Gaels while the leading county players are Ray Carolan Andy McCabe Phil Murray and John Joe O Reilly.
Day of prayer for World Peace with Bishop Austin Quinn presiding at Mass in the Cathedral at 7:30 on New Year’s Day . Reservations for civic and cultural groups with the Cathedral specially heated for the event.
Joseph P Smyth Brooklyn USA brother of HL Smyth and family Courthouse is dead at the age of 61. He was 42 years in America and served in the American Air Corps during World War 2. Gifted footballer and outstanding handballer he represented Cavan in All Ireland handball series and had several Ulster medals to his credit both at minor and senior level. He is survived by his wife Sophia 5 sons and 4 daughters in the USA.
Brisk business in Cavan town for Christmas after a very slow start things picked up in the week leading to Christmas and came to a climax with a clear out of stock on Christmas Eve with the shops remaining opened until after ten to accommodate the late rush.
Sean Walsh Cavan’ well known distance swimmer stays in the water at freezing Swellan Lake for 52 minutes on Christmas morning. Conditions were perfect but a bit on the chilly side as Sean vowed to swim each day during 1968. He has swam the Lake Isle of Innishfree Lough Conn Lough Mask and the scenic Lower Lake in Killarney during 1967.
Death of Michael Tully Saint Brigid’s Terrace highly respected resident and a Bread Server in the town for many years. He spent a long time abroad in England. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
The new telephone kiosk was very busy over the Christmas period with many instances of people queuing to make calls to loved ones abroad. The machine takes pence and shillings and the calls are routed through the local exchange.
Few motor car loads of wren boys create a nuisance on Saint Stephen’s Day. Mercifully the weather turned out poor and they scattered as quickly as they landed.
January 5th 1968 Cavan town and county is covered in deep fall of snow just missing out on Christmas with children off from school delighting in the winter wonderland. Not so much delight from drivers as the roads become icy and impassable in places particularly on high ground.
Tommy Sheridan Sub Post Office Cavan and Cavan CIE is the recipient of yet another award for his safe driving of CIE buses over many years at a function in Dundalk.
By order of the County Manager Dermot McCarthy ‘Pauline Cullen from Main Street Swanlinbar is appointed Clerk/Typist at Cavan County Council.’
Death of Susan Conaty Connolly Street on January 3rd 1968 at her residence. She was aunt of Benny Conaty and ran the pub until the death of her husband Terence who died 30 years ago. She is survived by her nephews and nieces relatives neighbours and many friends. There was large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry.
Loreto College Past Pupil’s Union President Breege Sheridan Mrs James Dawson President of the Royal School PPU Maura Baxter Lauri McConnell Secretary Aine Sullivan Patsy Kelly Rose Gaffney President Dublin branch and Mrs Galligan Cavan.
Death of June McCrery native of Cavan died in Glasnevin Dublin. She was a member of the well known Gilchreest family and was wife of Robert who was Treasurer of Cavan County Council for many years. Funeral took place to Saint Finian’s cemetery Sutton.
Cavan Bridge Joint 1st N/S Maura Cullen and Doctor Martin E/W Kay Henry and Mr Caffrey.
Gerry and Marie Keating announces that they are taking over ‘The Old Mill Bar’ 62 Main Street from Walter Ball once the premises of Andy Galligan and Benny Smyth’s at the Pound Archway. Modern Lounge and Bar best drinks and personal attention.
January 12th 1968 District Justice J P Gilvarry after five years on the Cavan/Monaghan circuit is transferred to the Roscommon circuit. Native of county Mayo he is replaced by District Justice Sam Shaw.
Maureen Goldrick and Una Healy stars of the Bachelor Gay Pantomime in the Town Hall are pictured in the Anglo Celt
Death of Kate Coyle nee Lawlor Poles Cavan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was widow of Peter Coyle who died some years ago. She is survived by her sons daughters relatives and many friends.
Social in Saint Augustine’s Hall raises the impressive total of £55 for Gorta with Cavan Mineral Waters giving the minerals free.
Frank Brady representing Laragh wins the Ulster Novices Cross Country Championship over 4 testing miles at Glen Road Belfast . Due to the bottomless ground in Armagh the championships were transferred to Belfast at the last minute. Larah represented by M O Brien Brian McEnroe M Smith and Frank Brady were 4th team behind the winners Oak Leaf from Derry..
Brendan and Kathleen Murray buy the premises of PA Galligan’s as an investment paying £7,000 for the premises which is in need of repair. The Auctioneer was Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn 89 Main Street.
Indoor Football at Cavan’s Sport’s Centre Cavan Rangers 8 Cavan Strollers 8 Cavan Rovers 4 Butlersbridge 5. Ladies Football Cut Throats 4 Ballinagh 4 Vikings 7 Drumlane 5 Congo Slashers 10 Cripples 2.
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January 19th 1968 Father Terence McManus Vice President Saint Patrick’s College and a native of Kinawley county Fermanagh is appointed President of Saint Patrick’s College to succeed Father Bob McCabe who was President since 1961 and on the staff 36 years. Native of Drumcrave Cavan he succeeds the late Very Rev M Canon O Rourke PP VF as Parish Priest of Manorhamilton. Father McManus was ordained in 1939 and is 29 years on the staff of Saint Patrick’s College Cavan he is seen here addressing the Past Pupil’s Union annual dinner in the College where PJF McDwyer President of the Union presided with Bishop Austin Quinn among the distinguished guests.
Garda Tim O Sullivan Granard Road Ballinagh retires from Garda Siochan on January 6th 1968 after 44 years service to the Force. He is the last of the first generation of Gardai to retire and served in Ballinagh for over 20 years. Tim served in the Depot in the Phoenix Park Kerry Donegal Mayo Sligo and Leitrim.
Hurricane storm sweeps through Ireland leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. Many television aerials telephone cables electrical blackouts and slates blown down as well as many trees in exposed places uprooted. Cattle electrocuted in byre in Cootehill on Sunday afternoon while three deaths are reported nationwide.
Death of one of Cavan and Kilmore’s leading churchmen Rev Monsignor Daniel F Fitzpatrick PP VG Cootehill Dean of Kilmore at Cavan Surgical Hospital following his accident with the door of the garage which swung open and hit him during the nationwide storm on Sunday afternoon. He suffered severe head injuries and died from his injuries on Thursday at the Surgical at the age4 of 77. Native of Derravona Belturbet he was an outstanding churchman and was made a Domestic Prelate when he was only 50. He was a very handsome man of great physical physique and was a gifted orator and public speaker. Born in 1890 he was educated at Cootehill National School Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and later Maynooth where he was ordained in June 1916. His first posting was Curate in Corlough in 1916. In 1917 he was appointed Professor in Saint Patrick’s College where he served until 1925 and from 1925 until 1939 he served as Curate in Shercock. He later served as Administrator in Castlerahan before being appointed Parish Priest in Crosserlough in 1943 but at Christmas 1943 he was transferred as Parish Priest to Manorhamilton where he was made a Domestic Prelate at the end of 1943. He was appointed Parish Priest Cootehill in December 1951 and later Dean of the Cathedral Chapter. During his time in Cootehill he was a founder member of Saint Michael’s Secondary School the impressive Comprehensive School. He was Chairman Cavan Committee Red Cross and Chaplain of the Cavan county Curia of the Legion of Mary. Saint Michael’s Church was packed to capacity with both religious and lay people for the removal and funeral where his good friend Bishop Austin Quinn presided with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Jim McDonnell Cavan and Cavan Gael’s footballing legend from Bunnoe is elected the second Chairman of Cavan Gael’s succeeding Paddy Conaty who is now President while Eugene Monaghan is Secretary and Maurice Brady Treasurer. PJ Carroll is the new Club Captain.
Death of Peter O Neill Connolly Street at his residence. He was an employee of McCarren’s Bacon Factory Cavan and spent some years in America in his youth. He was a member of the Irish Army for a number of years and was vey well known and respected in his native town. He is survived by one sister Elizabeth. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery where his colleagues in McCarren and Company formed the Guard of Honour.
January 26th 1968 Mary Maguire long term member of the staff of Cavan Technical School and a native of Kilann Shercock is appointed Vice Principal of Cavan Technical School.
Cavan Technical School caretakers receive their first pay rises since July 1966 with their wages now shooting up by £1 from £8-10-0 to £9-10-0 with many dissenting voices at Paddy Fleming’s CEO extravagance at the monthly meeting of the VEC.
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Death of John Brady Annaglough. Survived by his sons daughters brother and family. Funeral from the Cathedral was large and representative with burial later in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry.
Sudden death of Michael Donohoe of the Fairgreen at the age of 43 on the 23rd January 1968. He was a native of Kill Cootehill and was a truck driver on the construction of the new Poor Clare Convent. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial in Kill cemetery on Thursday 25th January with Father PJ Gargan presiding. . Michael Donohoe is survived by his wife Mary ‘Molly’ son Martin daughter Marion brother and sister.
Death of Patrick Smith Pullamore. He is survived by his brother sisters relatives and friends. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Planning permission is granted for the erection of twenty houses on three acres of land at Earlsvale House once owned by the Connolly and later O Gorman families.. The developer is M;/S Geoffrey Frank Gomme Aylesbury England. The houses are four bedroom detached with garage and will sell at £3,700.
Death of Mary Brady Annaglough. She was one of the area’s best known and most loved characters and was very religious and charitable. She was widow of John Brady farmer Annaglough who died some years ago. She is survived by four sons and two daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father PJ Gargan presiding.
Sympathy is extended to Peter Mullen Shoe Merchant Main Street on the death of his mother Sarah Mullen Newgrove Monaghan. Her husband James died just two years ago. She is survived by her sons Peter Cavan Thomas Dublin two daughters Kathleen O Shea NT Carrickmacross and Nuala Mullen Newgrove Monaghan.
Val Fitzpatrick well known comedian and musician from Dublin will head the bill at the annual De La Salle Past Pupil concert in the Town Hall.
Sister Mercy Rooney Matron of Cavan’s Saint Phelim’s Hospital thanks the various groups who entertained both patients and staff during the Christmas including the boys of Saint Patrick’s College Choir under t he baton of Father Torlac O Reilly Cavan ICA Choir Mighty Avons Showband M/S Doherty O Connor John P Smith and Paddy McEntee Cavan County Council Social Club Sean Tully TD
February 2nd 1968 Monsignor John McCormack a native of Moynalty is appointed Bishop of Meath to succeed the late Bishop Kyne. He was educated at Moynalty NS Saint Finian’s Mullingar and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth where he was ordained in 1946. He was formerly Vicar Capitular of the Diocese of Meath.
Death of William Finlay 10 Saint Mary’s Terrace Cavan and formerly of Lacken Ballinagh. He was a well known building contractor in Cavan and surrounding areas with no job too big or too small and finished to a very high specification. He was uncle of Fathers Sean Finlay Sacramento California and Rev W Cafferty Texas USA. He is survived by his wife Anne brothers sister relatives neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan where his nephew Rev W Cafferty celebrated the Mass with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry where Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Sympathy is extended to Father Terence McManus President Saint Patrick’s College on the death of his aunt Sister M Sophie in the 72 year of her religious life at the Holy Rosary Convent Sheffield England. She was also aunt of Father PJ McManus OMI Dublin.
Death of Mrs Hyland Moynehall at the age of 83. She was very well known and highly respected person in the area being known for her unselfish charity and hospitality. She is survived by her husband John and son nephews nieces relatives and many friends and neighbours. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan presided.
Bridge Club Howell Cup eight tables. Maureen Cullen and Kathleen Brady. Best Gross Jim Leonard and Jim Hearn .E/W Owen McGovern and Father Colm McGovern Best Gross Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey.
Death of Mother Mary Clare Murphy Loreto Convent Cavan at the age of 62 . She was professed at Loreto Abbey Rathfarnham in 1934 and served as a teacher in Killarney Rathfarnham and Coleraine before coming to Cavan. She is survived by her brothers sisters and members of the Loreto Confraternity. Father James J Dolan Adm officiated at the Requiem Mass and funeral to the Convent cemetery.
February 9th 1968 Rev WJ Fletcher Farnham Street Cavan is appointed Moderator of the Monaghan Presbytery at the Presbyterian Council meeting in Ballybay.
Fintan Tierney Butlersbridge and Cavan well known inter county GAA referee is presented with a silver tray for his services to the Rory O Moore’s GAA club in Belturbet where Fintan is sole coach and trainer.
Margaret O Brien wife of Michael O Brien Killynebber is awarded £22,500 and costs by the Master of the High Court arising out of severe whiplash injuries she received when as a passenger she was in collision with a car driven by Thomas Smith farmer Crosserlough on the 27th January 1965 at Tonagh Mountnugent on the way to Finea. The road conditions at the time were treacherous and visibility was down to nil in a snowstorm and black ice >The car driven by Mr Smith skidded into the car in which Mrs O Brien was a passenger struck from behind causing severe damage to her back and pelvis and resulting in severe whiplash which left her immobile. Mrs O Brien is the mother of ten children/ John F Binchey MS LCP Smith was for Mrs Margaret O Brien while Dr Paget Kildare Street Dublin represented Mr Smith.
Gerry Graham aged 22 86 Main Street Cavan and Paddy Swarbrigg aged 19 Griffith Park Cootehill are involved in an accident when the car skidded in the treacherous weather conditions at Tullyvin. Both were taken to the Surgical Hospital Cavan where their condition was stated as ‘comfortable’. Both are members of the well known Navak Showband.
Connie Lynch Manager of the Royal Showband Lackenmore Ballyjamesduff is also removed to the Surgical after he was mowed down by a speeding car as he emerged from Breffni Park following the Cavan and Kildare game on Sunday week. Connie is detained with serious injuries for the last ten days.
Brendan and Kathleen Murray have the Court Cleaner’s as their new anchor tenant in their recently acquired premises ‘PN Galligan’s’ 31 Bridge Street. Dry Cleaning and Laundry. ‘The Court takes care of Cavan’
Over 180 guests at the annual Red Cross dinner dance and entertainment in the Town Hall. John Coyle formerly Cavan Strollers and Mons Terrace was among the gusts and sang some of the old songs of yesterday as did guest artistes Jimmy Mallon Benny O Rourke and Molly McGurk.
Jim Logue staff photographer Anglo Celt has his property at Kilnavara up for sale and will shortly depart Cavan. While Jim and Molly Finegan are retiring from farming and teaching and have the old homestead and 45 acres up for sale at Corlurgan.
Novice and Boy’s Cross Country and Novice at Killeshandra. 1st Paddy Lynch Cootehill 2nd M O Brien Laragh 3rd F McGauran Cornafean. Cootehill Paddy Lynch M Sherlock E McCabe and M Lynch won the team prize. 880 yards Girls 1st Una McDonagh Cootehill M Leddy Cornafean and R Brady Cornafean. Senior Men Jim Cochrane Cootehill 2nd T Martin Cornafean and S Maguire Cornafean.
Death of the well known Jack Meehan Bridge Street in England at an early age. Served his time in his father’s hairdressing salon before emigrating. He was an outstanding member of the championship winning teams of the Cavan Slashers and later played with Crubany. He is survived by his wife daughter mother brother Packy Barber Bridge Street May and Rose SRN Lisdarn Hospital. Funeral from Saint Charles Church to Gunnesburg cemetery.
Joe M Reilly well known playwright of the hit dramas ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ and ‘The Bell Factory’ is back with the Moonlight Players rehearsing his latest play ‘Mistletoe Chain ‘ which will be performed publicly for the first time in Killoughter Hall on the first Sunday of Lent.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Rafter and Miss A Kelly E/W Mrs Lavelle and Vincent Crotty.
Breffni Boys Band present ‘Phil The Fluter’s Ball’ in the Town Hall on Saint Patrick’s night. Entertainment for young and old.
Summer time will begin this year on Sunday 18th February 1968.
February 16th 1968 Rev Father G Gorman a native of Regaskin and a Chaplain with the American Navy is posted to Vietnam and has been resident in the war torn area since November 1967.
Over 250 guests attend the annual dinner of George Fegan and Company in the Ulster Arms. Pictured are W Creane Mrs Creane Robert Mackeral Director Mrs Mackeral Francis Brady Chairman Sadie Kennedy John Kennedy Director Miss M Lee Treasurer Billy Downey Dora Dempsey E Craig S Gray Willie Foster Miss B Lyons Maud Montgomery Secretary.
Death of Bridie Gaffney Drumgola at a very young age. She is survived by her husband Paddy three young children parents brothers relatives and many friends. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’ s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Margaret McNamara College View relict of James McNamara Tailor Connolly Street and College View at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was a native of the Lough Gowna area and was aged only 53. She is survived by her 4 sons Paddy James Joseph and Tom 3 daughters Christina Margaret Josephine nephews nieces relatives and many friends. Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was large and representative with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Rita Inglewood only daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Ryan Abbey Street in New Hampstead, She is survived by her husband and brothers Robert Joe and Patsy. Check this entry
Death of the legendary fly angler John Wilson Butlersbridge at the age4 of 78. His advice was also sought by visiting angler and he was known as a ‘purist’ fishing on the fly particularly at the May fly rise on the local rivers. He was held in the highest respect by his peers and a trophy in his honour is competed for each year by the members of Cavan Angling Club. He was in his prime in the hey day of the brown trout on the Annalee River and knew every twist and bend. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth son daughters brothers sisters. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the funeral and removal from Saint Aidan’s Church with burial in the New cemetery.
Cavan Engineering comes in for lots of criticism at the monthly meeting of Cavan Urban Council with the initial forecasts of plenty of work for the locals not materializing and a huge grant of £157,000 made by the Government Tom Fitzpatrick TD calls on Cavan Development to initiate steps to provide work for the record numbers now on the unemployment register. All agreed that it was a tragedy to see so many well educated young people on the Christmas relief scheme. Tom O Connor said never in the history of Cavan town were so many young people unemployed and he called on Central Government to acquire much more suitable occupants for Cavan Engineering which he called ‘a white elephant’ a sentiment shared by most of the councilors.
Open Snooker Tournament at Cavan CYMS all enquires to Michael Higgins Secretary Farnham Street.
Father Paddy Mallon Saint Patrick’s College will kick off the series of lectures on the Bible in the Poor Clare Convent Hall with a talk on the ‘World of the Old Testament’. Priests from Saint Patrick’s College will give lectures each week during Lent on different aspects of the Bible.
Kevin McKay who has been Accountant in the Hibernian Bank Cavan for the last nine years is leaving Cavan on promotion to Assistant Manager Strabane. He was an outstanding member of Cavan Rugby Football Club.
Margaret Lynch NT Ballinagh wins the Maytime Festival Queen heat at Merryland Ballroom Clones. Margaret will now go forward to the finals in Dundalk in May. Ann Murtagh from New Inns Ballyjamesduff a nurse in Belfast was also chosen by the distinguished panel of judges and will represent Clones in the finals in Dundalk.
February 23rd 1968 Noreen Mullen 16 year old student at Loreto College Cavan and a native of Ballybofey county Donegal wins the 1st prize for best haddock in the Bord Iascaigh Mhara National Fish Cookery competition. She is presented with her prize by Father P Canon O Reilly PP Chairman of Cavan VEC. Her teacher in Loreto is Mrs E Whitney Domestic Science teacher.
Patrick ‘Paddy’ Smith Cavan All Ireland footballer of 1947 and 1948 and native of Pullamore Cavan is promoted from assistant manager Bank of Ireland Oldcastle to Manager Bank of Ireland Bailieborough. Replacing Tom Fitzpatrick who is gone on promotion to Loughrea.
Death of Mary Ann McEntee Leiter Poles and late of McCabe’s Pullamore. She is survived by her brother sister relatives and many friends and neighbours. Funeral took place from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Sudden death of Mrs Anna McGovern Saint Patrick’s Terrace. She was a native of Aughnasheelin county Leitrim and was in business in Bridge Street for some years before her marriage to Donal McGovern well know Cavan and Cavan Slashers footballer and a native of Virginia. Her brother Garda PJ Gallagher died only in the last few months. She is survived by her husband Donal sons Cyril in Naas and Eamonn in Cavan sister Mrs McCoy Connolly Street grandchildren friends relatives and neighbours. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery . Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Death of Margaret Mullaly 5 Emmett Place at the age of 45 at Lisdarn Hospital Cavan. She was a native of the Kilnaleck area and was living in Cavan for the last 20 years. She is survived by her husband and 2 sons . There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Ballinarry cemetery.
Mary Crowe in her first Secretary’s report to Cavan Camogie Board meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall is highly critical of the scant financial assistance afforded by Cavan County Board GAA to the fledgling revived Camogie Board. Where they only received £20 from the County Board to reorganize the game in the county. She reports that despite the lack of support the Board now have nine teams affiliated and played their first round Ulster Camogie Championship against Derry when many of the girls played their first ever match and wore the uniforms for the first tike many of the players never handled a camogie stick before yet although beaten by a much stronger team gave a very good account of themselves. Each club paid £5 to affiliate and Mary calls for a panel of referees who are impartial and know the rules of camogie.
Second pre marriage course in Saint Augustine’ s Hal during Lent . Last year 92 couples participated and the organizers are expecting another large number this Lent. Names should be given in to Father PJ McManus before the 3rd of March 1968.
Death of William O Rourke 17 Lake View Cavan father of Cavan Gael’s goalkeeper John ‘Foley’ O Rourke. He is survived b y his five sons and five daughters two brothers grandchildren relatives and many friends. He was a member of the Irish Army for many years and was a gifted horticulturist and gardener. He took a keen interest in the welfare of the senior county team and seldom misses a game in Breffni Park. He was a playing member of Crubany and later Cavan Harps and in recent years took a keen interest in Cavan Gael’s . There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with burial in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry. Father PJ Gargan officiated.
Father Augustine Leydon with the aid of slides will give a talk on the ‘Formation and Writing of the Old Testament’ at the weekly Biblical Studies in the Convent Hall. There will be a questions and answers session after the lecture.
Sympathy is extended to Jim Philips Farnham Road on the death of his father James Philips Ballymahon county Roscommon.
Mrs B Costigan will give the cookery demonstration in the Technical School.
Organ recital by Rev RJ Roe BD in Church of Ireland in aid of building fund.
Items by Beethoven in stereo in Cooke’s Lounge at first recital given by Eamonn Cooke. Next week’s recital will be given by Eamonn Gaffney and will include the Swingle Singers Bach and Mozart.
March 1st 1968 Pat McGuigan now McGeegan from the Skyrocket’s Showband Enniskillen wins the 4th National Song Contest with ‘Chance of a lifetime’ and will represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest in the Albert Hall in London next month. Thousands converge on Clones to welcome Pat home and carry him from the car shoulder high to his home on the Diamond.
Presentation to Paddy and Nan McCullagh Saint Patrick’s Swellan on the occasion of Paddy’ s 46 years of service as a linotype operator to Cavan’s Anglo Celt. The presentation was made by Brendan Dunne Chairman of the Social Committee at the annual dinner dance in the Farnham Hotel.
Mr and Mrs Con Boucher from Arva are pictured winning the old time waltz competition sponsored by Arva Show committee in Saint Patrick’ s Hall Arva.
Benny and Mrs Moore open their new Mace Superstore opposite the Poor Clare Convent on Main Street. Benny has been adviser to Mace for the last 7 years and previously worked in George Fegan’s and later gained further experience of the retail business in Ballyshannon and Tipperary. Free two pounds of sugar to all purchasers over £2 and free entry to draw for beautiful hearth rug. All items are marked below expected retail price in other comparable stores. The reconstruction of the premises cost over £3,500 and was carried out by Onslow Bredin in a record five weeks. There are now over 5,000 retailers in the Mace Group.
Bishop Austin Quinn warns against ‘False and dangerous opinions being now being held threaten our Faith’
Greta O Rourke who is retiring from business has the ‘Abbey Bar and Restaurant’ up for sale. The premises are at a busy junction beside the CIE Bus Depot.
County Cavan Junior Cross Country Championships over 6 testing miles at Cornafean 1st TJ Martin 2nd Paddy Lynch Cootehill 3rd Sean Cassidy Laragh. Under 16 two miles J McKiernan Killeshandra N Brady Cootehill V Cosgrave Cootehill. Ladies 880 yards 1st Una McDonagh Cootehill 2nd Rita Brady Cootehill and 3rd Meta Leddy Cornafean.. Senior four miles 1st Jim Cochrane Cootehill 2nd Sean Maguire Cornafean and 3rd Leo Flanagan Cootehill.
Death of the very popular well known Edward Johnston 22 Saint Phelim’s Place after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude on Sunday February 20th 1968. He would have celebrated his 53rd Birthday on Monday. He worked all of his life in McCarren’s and was very well known in sporting circles playing with Cavan Harps during their halcyon days of the 1940s winning 3 senior league and one junior championship. He is survived by his large family of 9 sons 4 daughters brothers and sisters. His father P Johnston was a Labour member of Cavan Urban District Council for many years.
Death of Andrew A Brady Drumcalpin Tullyco Cootehill on the 27th February 1968. He was husband of Nan NT and was a former long serving member of Cavan County Council. He was father of Father Sean Brady Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. He is survived by his wife sons daughter relatives neighbours and friends. Funeral from Carrickallen Church to the adjoining cemetery. His colleagues in McCarren’s formed a guard of honour at both the removal and funeral with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ McManus officiated.
The free travel scheme so popular in the Republic has now been extended to pensioners over 70 in Northern Ireland and a reciprocal arrangement is now in operation for pensioners from the Republic visiting Northern Ireland.
Jane Maxwell aunt of Frank Humphreys Derrylane and Mrs E Sheridan Drumullen celebrates her 100th Birthday in the USA. She is cousin of Mrs Walter Smith and Lily Bennett Clonogonnell.
Cavan Bridge open championship for the Surgeon Bertie Cullen Cup will take place in the Lake Hotel in Virginia. Entries to the Captain Jim Hearn Drumalee.
Cavan team of four will play the famous Rathmines Dublin 6 team in a senior challenge at Cavan Chess Club on Sunday.
Dan Treston is the Adjudicator at Cavan Drama Festival which will be opened by the Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn on Sunday.
March 8th 1968 Seamus McKenna a native of Scotstown is appointed to the inner Bar by the Chief Justice Cearbhail O Dallaigh. Seamus is a well known Barrister in the Cavan Monaghan circuit.
Meath party fly out from Dublin Airport to play Australia in the Aussie Rules down under.
Noel Collier and Edward Brady Trim are the winners of the prestigious Cullen Cup at the Lake Hotel in Virginia. Pictured with the winning pair are Maura Cullen who presented the cup Surgeon Bertie Cullen donor Jim Hearn Secretary and Michael O Sullivan Captain Cavan Bridge Club.
Great display by the incomparable Sean O Neill of Down as Ulster beat the holders Connaught 4-8 to 1-10 to qualify for the Railway Cup where they will play Leinster on Saint Patrick’s Day at Breffni Park Cavan. A good crowd of 8,500 paid gate receipts of £1,195 to see Ulster defeat the Connaught men who deprived them of a record 5 in a row last Saint Patrick’s Day. Ulster led by 1-4 to 0-5 at the interval and 3-8 to 0-8 with five minutes remaining but let Connaught in for a couple of consolation scores when the game was stitched up.
Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College wins the Ulster Intermediate title at wet and windy Armagh over three mud filled miles. T McCauley Saint Pat’s was 3rd as the Cavan college took the Intermediate title. Saint Pat’s finished second to Saint Patrick’s College Lurgan in the Junior competition. Their next outing is at Drimnagh Castle Dublin in the All Ireland tests.
Death of Katie Nelson wife of Paddy Alackan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She took an active part in the War of Independence. She is survived by her husband Paddy and two brothers Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father PJ Gargan officiated.
John Ledingham Danny McCarey Eileen Reid are some of the stars appearing at the first Charity Concert in the Town Hall this Lent. All proceeds are going once again to the Poor Clare Convent Building Fund and admission is 6/- 4/- and 2/6. Booking at Sullivan’ s Sweet Shop Cavan.
Father Dan Gallogly will give the lecture ‘Creation and Original Sin’ in the Poor Clare Convent Hall in the continuation of the Bible Studies lectures this lent.
Loreto College senior and cadette teams will take part in the All Ireland Volleyball finals in Dublin this weekend
Sympathy is extended to Mrs P Brady on the death of her mother Mrs McNamara at the residence of her daughter Mrs P Brady Cullies cemetery . She was mother of Father Brain McNamara Manorhamilton. He husband Tom died some years ago. She is survived by her son Father Brian daughters Mrs Bernard Brady and Kathleen McNamara. Father Brain McNamara her son was the chief celebrant of the Requiem Mass at which the Bishop Austin Quinn presided with Father PJ McManus officiating at the graveside.
March 15th 1968 Sudden death of Donagh O Malley Minister for Education after he steered Fianna Fail to a by election victory in Clare. Cavan Chamber of Commerce send their sympathy to the Government and family of the late outstanding Minister who introduced free secondary education and the free student travel to and from school. The President Mr De Velera Taoiseach Jack Lynch were all present at Donagh O Malley’s funeral in Limerick.
Private Teddy Maguire A Company 10th Infantry Battalion is off to Cyprus for a six month tour with the United Nations.
Gillian Arnold daughter of Nell and the late Cyril Arnold MPSI Latt. wins the prestigious ‘Miss India Tea’. Twenty six girls including Teresa Gilchreest Ulster Bank Cavan and Kilnaleck took part and Gillian who is a member of the Mobile Blood Transfusion Service representing Sligo was chosen as the winner. She wins a new wardrobe three week holiday for two in India all expenses paid and £275.
Queen’s University Belfast with their adaptation of the ‘Tempest’ win the Dr Lyons Cup and Section A at Cavan Drama Festival, Dan Carleton Queen’s was best producer. Queen’s also won the best setting award Mary O Callaghan best actress and Boutros Nazwatchi best actor
Loreto College win their first cadette volleyball title when they defeat Goresbridge 2-1 in an exciting final played before a capacity attendance in Dublin. They will now take part in the European championships in Rome at Easter. Team Colette O Hagan Paula Bouchier Margaret Shalvey Paula Carolan Vice Captain Elizabeth Murphy Helen English Captain Mary Maguire and Geraldine Magee.
Death of at her residence Margaret Breslin widow of Edward Breslin formerly a driver with the old GNR trains at Cavan Station. She was extremely well known in Cavan and retired to live in Dublin some time ago. She is survived by her sons daughters relatives and many friends both in Cavan and Dublin. There was a big attendance at the funeral from Our Lady of Consolation Donnycarney Dublin with burial later in Killygarry where Father PJ McManus presided.
Sean Keane a nephew of Leo Anglo Celt is a member of the American AOH Pipe Band that took part in the big Dublin Saint Patrick’s Day Parade and afterwards delighted the big crowd in Croke Park at the Railway Cup finals. His father was a member of the Kerry panel defeated by Cavan in the 1947 Polo Ground’s All Ireland Final in New York.
All schools in the Parish are represented at the Mass in the Cathedral to celebrate the life of the late Minister for Education Donogh O Malley TD. Father Terence McManus President of Saint Patrick’s College was the celebrant. Donogh O Malley died suddenly after a by election meeting in Clare. He will be forever remembered as the Minister who introduced free post primary education and introduced the school buses to primary and post primary schools.
Bishop Quinn attends the first of the charity concerts in aid of the Poor Clare Convent Building Fund. He was later introduced to Danny Doyle Eileen Reid Gregory and the Cadets as well as the Navak Showband and the compere Jimmy Magee for RTE.
Patrick Smith from Owen Roe Terrace is home on holiday in his native town of Cavan after 41 years in America. He is staying with his brother in law Tom McNamara Saint Patrick’s Terrace Swellan. This is Patrick’s 10th visit home and he is accompanied by his son Kevin a member of the American Navy in Vietnam and has visited Cavan twice before.
The Breffni Boy’s Accordion Band will march to and from Mass on Saint Patrick’s Day and later will host ‘Phil the Fluter’s Ball’ on Saint Patrick’ s night where Brian Coleman will be fear and tigh.
Next week’s talk and slide show in the Poor Clare Convent Hall on the Old Testament will be given by Cavan native Father Ray Brady and entitled ‘From Abraham to Moses; A discussion will take place after the talk.
Michael Bravendar beats Tommy McKiernan to win the senior snooker handicap at Cavan CYMS while in the junior final Edward Smith beat Maurice Brady.
Keen demand and excellent supply at Cavan Fair taking place after a long lay off due to the foot and mouth epidemic. One year olds £35-50 two years old £70-80 springers £75-100 calves £12-20. Working horses £60-90 ponies £45-55 knackers £70-100 donkies £8-20. Bonhams £14-20 per pair casseogs £40-45. Cabbage plants 5/- per 100 bundles 2/6 to 3/6.
March 22nd 1968 Father PJ McManus makes the presentation to Bernadette ‘Detta’ Kenny the most promising progressive member of Cavan Girl’s Club at a function in the Club Room’s Tower Hamlet Farnham Street. Tributes paid to Sarah Cullen and her helpers including Joan McCarville Ann Maguire etc by Father McManus at the enjoyable end of season social. Seamus Fox parents committee also paid tribute to Sarah and the great work being done for teenage girls in Cavan.
Death of Matthew Watters Towns Park Ballyhaise at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. Funeral took place from Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise to Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
Ulster win their 5th Railway Cup in six years when they decisively beat Leinster in the Railway Cup football final 1-10 to 0-8 after leading 1-6 to 0-3 at half time at Croke Park . Ulster led by six points at half time. Cavan were represented by Gabriel Kelly Ray Carolan Peter Pritchard and Charlie Gallagher captain who was presented with the Railway Cup by Seamus Ryan President of the GAA after the game. 11,158 braved the artic conditions with sleet rain snow and strong easterly winds blowing from the Canal end.
Checkers win the indoor football final at Cavan’s Sports Centre. Pictured are Kathleen Murray Josephine McKiernan Maisie Maguire Kathleen Fay Margaret Murray and Patricia Carmichael.
Dual triumph for Saint Patrick’s College in the Junior and Intermediate Secondary School’s Cross County at the Phoenix Park Dublin. The Juniors won the title by 31 points while the Intermediate team had an emphatic 37 point victory. They did not field a senior team. Intermediate Frank Brady Eugene McCormack Joe Fulton Captain Brian O Mahony Brian O Dowd. Trainer Patsy Lee Anthony McCann Peadar Meehan Tony McCauley and T McTiernan Coach. Junior Raymond McGee Damien Treanor Tony Sheridan Seamus Watters Patsy Lee Coach Noel Finn Declan Gorman Philip Lynch captain John Sheridan Hugh Murphy T McTiernan Trainer. Feature of the Intermediate contest was the tussle between Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College and the well built dynamic Eddie Leddy from Saint Felim’s Ballinamore which the more experienced Leddy won after a classic tussle with Brady by a margin of 50 yards. Less than ten minutes later Leddy was back to easily win the All Ireland Senior title over a testing course.
Leonard Brady Mountain Lodge Cootehill and member of Cavan Motor Club is voted leading novice at the Motor Enthusiasts Club annual dinner at Dublin Airport. Leonard won three of their events in 1967.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the early morning 8 am Mass in the Cathedral on Saint Patrick’s Day and later presides at the Solemn High Mass celebrated by Father Colm McGovern home on holiday from Fiji deacon was Father Benny Maguire sub deacon Father PJ McManus and the sacred music was by the Cathedral Choir with Father ABC McGrath on the organ. Father John Maguire celebrated the children’s 10 o clock Mass while Father PJ McManus celebrated Mass as Gaeilge at 7:30 pm on Saint Patrick’s evening. A feature was the almost 100% wearing of shamrock by the congregations with some wearing badges to honour the patron Saint.
Gale force winds and heavy rain sweep the country with many rivers bursting their banks. The town river is now at Summer level. On Sunday nearly all sporting fixtures all over Ireland were postponed and those that proceeded had to be abandoned.
Nell Arnold widow of the late Cyril Arnold sells her bungalow ‘Carrigdoon’ Latt to Eric McCarthy Ballyjamesduff for £5,250. Murphy Quinn were the auctioneers . Nell well known Bridge player and founder member of the Cavan Club is leaving Cavan to live in Dublin where her two daughters are residing.
Paddy Murray Gerry Egan and Danny O Hanlon accompanied by Father Torlac O Reilly are on a weeks leader course at Larchill Boy Scout training camp.
Father Sean Brady Saint Patrick’s College will give this week’s talk on the old testament entitled ‘From the death of Moses to the fall of the Jewish kingdom in the Poor Clare Convent Chapel. Father Brady’s lecture will be illustrated with slides and a discussion will follow.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
Cavan draw with Rathmines 2-2 with one tie drawn in an exciting chess encounter at Cavan’s Farnham Hotel. Cavan will play Rathmines in Dublin over the Easter.
County Cavan Motor Rally 1st Liam Sheridan and Tom Tuite from Oldcastle 2nd NT Smith and R Foote 3rd Rosemary Smith and Pat Phelan.. Over the very tough Bailieboro Mountain Lodge Cootehill circuit sixteen cars set out but only eight finished the course which was a pipe opener for the professionals for the forthcoming Circuit of Ireland.
Sudden death of Edward Ferguson undertaker and farmer Clones. His grandfather William N Ferguson from County Down founded the famous Ferguson tractor and pioneered the famous Ferguson round disc plough. Another relative Edwin Ferguson invented the penny farthing bicycle. He is survived by his wife Mary two daughters Rosemary and Marian . There was a capacity attendance from all over the area at the funeral from Clones Presbyterian Church to Stonebridge cemetery.
March 29th 1968 Brian Lenihan succeeds Donagh O Malley as Minister for Education with Minister for Lands Michal O Morain taking over at Justice. Parliamentary Secretary at Lands Patrick Faulkner from Louth is promoted to the post of Minister for Lands and the Gaeltacht.
Aer Lingus Viscount Saint Phelim plunges into the Irish sea with the loss of 61 lives. The plane was on a routine flight from Cork to London and flying at 15,000 square feet when it began to spin and go out of control despite the heroic efforts of Captain Bernard O Beirne to steady the plane. The pilot crew and all the passengers perished.
Pictured at Charity Concert in the Town Hall last Monday night are Brother Ultan De La Salle Cavan Joe Dolan Nuala Bornemann Tony Keeley of the Graduates Sean McManus Oliver Kane ballad singer Joe Gilheaney of the Drifters Jimmy Horne Drifters Paddy Swarbrigg Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll Gerry Graham and Bill McCusker all Navak Showband Cavan.
Death of Elizabeth widow of Matthew Dowd at the residence of her daughter Mrs Paddy McKiernan 16 College Street at the age of 85. She was a naïve of Crosserlough and lived in Abbey Street Cavan for 36 years. Survived by his son daughter relatives friends and neighbours. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan t Moybogue cemetery. Father PJ McManus officiated.
Drumalee Juniors score impressive victory over Ballyhaise in the Flagon Meadow Ballyhaise where conditions were described as ‘bottomless’ winning by 1-5 to 0-4. Drumalee adopted much better to the conditions and would have won more easily if their forwards had taken even half of their chances. Scorers for Drumalee S Reilly 1-1 Michael Lyons 0-2 Pat Geoghegan and Gerry Walsh 0-1 each. Ballyhaise replied per J Maguire 0-2 and Jim Leonard and Jimmy Browne 0-1 each. Paddy Smith of Drumalee was the outstanding player afield. Drumalee had stars in defence with John Sheridan Joe Gilmartin Brian Lee Johnny Lynch outstanding while Gene Reilly Eddie Gorman gave them the edge at midfield while up front Reilly Walsh and Michael Lyons were always dangerous.
Cavan win the Table Tennis Championship at Bailieboro Parish Hall. Team consisted of Bill Mackeral Secretary E Ellis Eric Craig K Haddock J Owens Rev George and Mrs Olive Millar George Fairbrother. The Vance Cup was presented to the captain of the winning Cavan team Rev GA Millar by Rev AJ Nelson Bailieboro.
Brendan Bowyer of the /Royal Showband will top the bill at this week’s charity concert in the Town Hall. A presentation of a silver inscribed tray will be presented to Brendan who is making only his second visit to the Town Hall having playd there with the Royal Showband at the first Post Office annual dance in 1958. A bouquet of flowers will be presented to his wife Stella nee Brennan a native of Galway. There will be a full supporting programme booking at Sullivan’s Sweet Shop with tickets 6/- 4/- and 2/6.
Welcome return of Cavan Dramatic Society as they stage Maurice McLoughlin’s ‘Brush with the body’ at Cavan’s Town Hall. Booking at Betty Hickey’s opposite the Poor Clare Convent. The Producer is Michael Wall who has worked in the Abbey Theatre in Dublin.
The very popular well known Sean McPhillips is off to Cyprus on Unites Nations service. Sean is attached to Cavan FCA Military Barrack and is on his third tour of duty in Cyprus.
The residence of PN and Dorothy Smith in Farnham Street is sold to Brendan and Kathleen Murray as an investment property for £5,600. Sean Kelly acted for the purchasers while Jack F Binchey had carriage of sale while Brian Murphy of Murphy/Quinn and Company 89 Main Street were the Auctioneers.
Kevin Ginnity sells his residence at 5 Farnham Road for £3,500 to PJ Owens Solicitor Cootehill and again Brain Murphy was the auctioneer.
Brilliant angler TA McCann wins the Kilroy Cup open competition at Lough Sheelin for the 3rd time with two brown trout weighing 7 lbs 11 ½ ozs 2nd was Brue Mohan and 3rd Norman Cinnamond from the home club with two fish weighing 4 lbs 11 ozs . Fifty seven rods competed only nine fish in all were caught.
April 5th 1968 The famous concert comedian Frank Lynott a native of Manorhamilton is promoted to Bank Manager Ulster Bank Kilnaleck. He served in College Green Dublin Glenamaddy Cootehill Clones Castlewellan Newcastle county Down . He is closely associated with the Pavilion pantomime in Cavan where he played the comic role opposite the great MJ ‘Sonny’ Magee. He later starred in the Frolics in Ballyjamesduff. Frank is son of Mr and Mrs James Lynott Manorhamilton and is married to Colette nee Soden Ballyjamesduff and they have two sons and two daughters.
Rev B Kieran Superior of the Sacred Heart College Tanagh Cootehill will give the exhibition of slides at this week’s meeting of the Photographic Society in the Farnham Hotel.
Cavan Branch National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 1968 Chairman Brother Ultan Vive Chair Bob Henderson MPSI Treasurer Mrs Drury Secretary Doreen Lord and Veterinary Adviser Sean O Reilly MRCVSI.
Cavan Golf Club Free Sub Michel Dolan (21) 67 nett 2nd Frank Lyons (16) 67 nett.
“Used and antique furniture opening Monday 8th April 1968 Smith and McMahon Town Hall Street. Satisfaction guaranteed”
April 12th 1968 Iris Richmond Tullymongan House and Principal Drung Number 2 school is pictured with her star pupil Mary Poyntz the outright winner of the school’s all Ireland knitting competition. Pictured are her father George Poyntz Iris Richmond NT Ross Armstrong Sunbeam Wolsey Knitting Wools who presented the cup.
Pat McGeegan ‘McGuigan from the Diamond Monaghan finishes fourth in the biggest Eurovision contest to date from the Royal Albert Hall London before a TV audience of over 200 million Pat who suffered from laryngitis all week sang his heart out to finish a very creditable 4th with the big band ballad ‘Chance of A Lifetime’. Pat is a member of the ‘Skyrockets Showband from Enniskillen. Pat was given an enthusiastic reception led by the Monaghan Dublin Association at Dublin Airport.
Pictured is Corporal John O Reilly Military Barracks Cavan with his 7 lbs 2 ozs brown trout which he caught while spinning at Killykeen with a ‘Lame Minnow’ bait.
Death of Edward Joseph ‘Eddie’ Flood Castle Street Roscommon and late of Abbey Street Cavan. Eddie was the leading taxi service in Cavan for many years and he had a fleet of cars very much in demand for weddings and funerals where his brother Bernard assisted by nephew Jimmy Meehan was by far the biggest undertaker in county Cavan. Eddie was a leading horseman and rode out with the Cavan Harriers as well as being involved in the organization of the Point to Point races at Killymooney and the show jumping at Cavan Show. He was one of the first men in Cavan to own his own motor car and always kept his fleet in pristine condition. Among his employees was the ever loyal Paddy Kelly Breffni Park. Some years ago his wife and himself decided to retire to Roscommon the birthplace of his wife. He is survived by his wife Essie and sister Agnes ‘Aunt Aggie’ Maguire Bridge Street nephews nieces relatives and many friends both in Cavan and Roscommon. Funeral from the Sacred Heart Church Roscommon to Camross cemetery.
Danny O Kelly Post Office Cavan is the new Captain at County Cavan Golf Club succeeding his good friend Brendan Jenkins who held the position during the 1967 season.
New young faces on the Cavan Junior team to play Fermanagh at Breffni Park. Paddy Lyons Drumalee Oliver Galligan Cavan Gaels Jim Stafford Killinkere M Reilly Killeshandra M Smith Castlerahan D Cahill Castlerahan Michael Cusack Crosserlough Fergus McCauley Drumalee J Fay Castlerahan John Dwyer Castlerahan Declan Coyle Mountnuggent Cormac Cahill Cross B Brady Kill Tommy Galligan Killeshandra and P Keoghan Bailieboro. Subs Hughie McInerney Redhills Hughie Newman Ballyhaise and J Smith.
Mrs T Marron widow of Michael Earlsvale Road sells her residence at Earlsvale Road to Brendan and Kathleen Young. PJ O Reilly was auctioneer and John V Kelly Solicitor had carriage.
Amazing turn around in the fortunes of Cavan town talent groups as none of them qualify for the finals of the Tops of Breffni at Cavan’s Town Hall. Tulsk Elphin county Roscommon will take on the formidable Derrylin in the Rural final while Kingscourt will take on the very talented favourites Oldcastle in the Urban final. The trophies for this year’s contest are sponsored by the directors of the Anglo Celt.
Cavan Dramatic Society’s ‘Brush with a Body’ is well received by a capacity enthusiastic audience at the Town Hall. Cast Pictured are Paddy Murray Anne Cullivan Ann Fahy Sheila McGinnity Catherine Cullivan Norman Dingle Jim Rock Jim Lawlor Teresa Mongey Barry Cullen Mary Glavey and Michael Walsh Producer.
There were six tables in play at Cavan Bridge Club with winners N/S Ann McEneaney and Ann Kelly best gross Jin Hearn and Nell Arnold E/W Jim Burke and Father Thomas Woods best gross Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
Cavan Invalid Lourdes fund announce their annual sweep on the Galway Plate in aid of sending pilgrims on the Meath/Oblate Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Ticket from Nellie Gargan ‘Ritz Bar’ and Father PJ McManus the Presbytery Cavan. Masses offered in Lourdes for al benefactors.
April 19th 1968 Rev James Brady Loughduff is ordained priest at Saint Patrick’s College Kiltegan by the Bishop of Kildare and Loughlin Doctor Lennon and celebrated his first Mass in Loughduff Church on Monday evening where he is pictured with his sister Veronica Sharkey and brother Danny. He is a brother of the famous Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady and won a county senior championship medal with his two brothers Danny and John beating Bailieboro in a replay in 1963.
Cavan Urban District Council strike a rate of 72/- in the £ an increase of 6/5 on last year’s rate. The estimate includes a sun of £640 for property purchase to build a road between Farnham Street and Church Street. The Manager Dermot McCarty tells the Council that he has had an unusual amount of enquires for the purchase of sites for building of new private houses in the town.
Cavan Bridge Club win the county Cavan team of four championship and will represent the county at the team of four finals in Athlone later in the year. Cavan team Kathleen Sullivan Dermot Morgan Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey.
Dr FPE ‘Darragh’ Smith (10) wins the White Star prize donated by Seamus Caffrey with a score of 65 nett at County Cavan Golf Club. His son Nicky playing off 8 was second with a score of 66 nett. Forty players took part.
Cavan will play Mayo in the final of the 1967 Ground’s Tournament at Croke Park on May 12th 1968 and the winners will also win a place in the Wembley final against Meath at Whit.
Death of James Cusack late of Carrickacromin Tunnyduff. He is survived by his wife son and daughter. Funeral from the Cathedral to West Knockbride cemetery.
Over the Easter period from Good Friday to Easter Tuesday six patients were treated at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital for minor injuries all incurred at the Ulster Fleadh in Cootehill at which over 25,000 people were in attendance.
Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College is the celebrant of the Good Friday Service in the Cathedral wt which Bishop Austin Quinn presided. The deacon was Father Benny Maguire and the sub deacon Father Dan Gallogly Saint Patrick’s College. The lessons were read by Peter McGinnity Anselem Lovett while the Passion was read by Fathers James Carroll Torlac O’Reilly Sean Brady and ABC McGrath who also played the organ and conducted the Cathedral Choir. At the Easter Vigil cousins Charlie Gorman Main Street and Hughie Sheridan Drumalee Declan Murray and Hubert Conaty read the Lessons. Bishop Quinn was the main celebrant. Blessing of the new fire paschal candle baptismal promises litanies blessing of baptismal font was conducted by Father John Maguire. Father ABC McGrath and the Cathedral Choir rendered the sacred music.
Geraldine Whelan aged 4 ½ daughter of the well known Gerry and Mrs Whelan Cootehill was the youngest competitor on her accordion at the most successful Ulster Fleadh in Cootehill.
April 26th 1968 Charlie Haughey the new Minister for Finance presents his first Budget putting two pence on cigarettes and one penny on the pint of beer and stout. Measures are being introduced to control the activities of Banks within the State while a total review of payment of tax by the self employed professionals is to be undertaken. A new system too is being prepared to pay higher family allowances.
Patrick ‘Packy’ McGovern Pullamore is acquitted of the charge of careless driving of a motor car at Cara Street Clones when the owner of the nearby pub came forward to give evidence saying that the dead unnamed man fell under Mr McGovern’s car and was in a state of absolute and total intoxication being a danger to himself and others. Justice Sam Sham on hearing the evidence that the man fell under the car and Packy McGovern could do nothing to avoid the accident. Dismissed the charge. George V Maloney Junior represented the defendant.
Cavan Minor Panel 1968 Paddy Blessing Edward English PJ Dunne John Galligan Brain Lee Tony Dunne John McNamara Martin Fitzpatrick Pat Geoghegan Maurice Brady Phil Wray Micheal Galligan Noel Smith Thomas Sheridan Jimmy Browne Billy Allen JJ Lee John Brady Jimmy Galligan Martin McCullough and Tommy Smith.
Death of Mary Mulcahy old popular resident 26 Emmett Place. Extremely popular she was known for her immense charity and decency particularly to those less well off in society. Hers was one of the last houses in the town to decorate her door and lintel to welcome the Queen of the May on May Day. She is survived by her husband James sons Patrick ‘Dick’ Jimmy and Joe and three daughters Margaret Minnie and Kathleen. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Death of Patrick Smith in London. He was brother of the late Matt and John Smith Cavan and Drumcrave and for many years his parents ran a grocery and public house at 59 Main Street (Veale’s Chemist’s ). All of the family were deeply involved in the struggle for Independence which was quite opposite to the general traders in the town who favored the status quo and the Establishment. During the Civil War they were deeply entrenched on the Republican side and several members of the family spent time in jail for their political beliefs and convictions. Patrick is survived by his wife sons daughters brother John and sisters Mrs B Scott Moynehall and Nora Reilly Drumcrave. Funeral took place in London.
The Harlmatic male voice choir from London will give a recital in Loreto College sponsored by Cavan ICA.
Five and half tables in play at Cavan Bridge Club N/S N Fallon and K Brady E/W Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy.
Outside broadcast cameras at McCarren’s factory to record a programme for ‘On the Land ‘ on RTE.
May 3rd 1968 John Joseph Sheridan Creamery Manager Shantully Crossdoney is granted a license for his premises at Shantully Crossdoney in which he will sell intoxicating drink by Judge PN Ryan at Cavan District Court.. He extinguished two licenses in Cork city to obtain the license and the village of Crossdoney will have a public house again after and absence of 96 years.
Thomas McGurk building contractor Ballyjamesduff commence excavation work for the erection of 20 houses at Fairview Cavan for Cavan UDC at a cost of £54,000.
Lt Percy Gilchreest a native of Kilnaleck is commissioned 2nd Lt officer FCA and Platoon commander of 8th Battalion Cavan town. He is a well known gaelic footballer with Crosserlough GFC.
Rumors abound that Pope Paul VI is contemplating retirement. Cardinal Conway on his return from the six day meeting of the Liturgical Committee in Rome said that there was no truth whatever in the rumor.
Frank O Keeffe foreman for the erection of the new ultra modern Scout Hall at Coleman Road is appealing to able tradesmen and craftsmen in the area to give a voluntary hand in the erection of this badly needed facility. There will be ten spacious rooms adjoining a large central recreation hall. Donations can be sent to Father Torlac O’ Reilly Saint Patrick’s College Mel Doherty Coleman Road or any member of the committee.
Death of the very well known highly popular and deeply respected Henry Gaffney a native of the town in Youghal county Cork at the age of 46. He served with the Army during the Emergency of 1939-1945 and was later transferred to Dublin. where he was attached to the Army School of Music. After 21 years service he retired to Youghal and is survived by his wife and large family.
Cavan Bridge Club bid farewell to one of their most distinguished founding members as they present Nell Arnold wife of the late Cyril Arnold MRCVSI with an inscribed silver tray to mark her retirement to live with her family in Dublin. Cavan Bridge N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Miss Fallon and Kay Henry.
Gaelic League Cavan in association with Loreto College Cavan host All Ireland concert and drama in the Town Hall with Virginia Dramatic Society staging a one act drama in Irish by Douglas Hyde entitled ‘An Posadh’. Loreto with their choir of over 78 voices join with Poor Clare Secondary and Cavan De La Salle to entertain a capacity attendance with business being conducted in Irish and English. Among the musicians giving enjoyable solo items was Paddy McEntee and Maura McNally Cullies cemetery . The compeer was Seamus De Faoite.
John Charles Lord Legaland Crossdoney achieves the best price at Cavan Livestock Mart with his beef cow fetching £100 and weighing in at 13 cwt 2 quarters and 14 lbs. Trade is just beginning to pick up again after the enforced closure and animal restrictions imposed due to the Foot and Mouth.
Tops of Breffni 1968 Winners of Urban Oldcastle runner up Kingscourt. Best show rural Tulsk Elphin County Roscommon. Best Male actor Dessie Maguire Abbey Cavan Best Male rural Father Johnny Cusack Bunnoe. Best female urban Una McGovern Saint Felim’s Cavan best female rural Maureen O Brien Kilnaleck. Outstanding performer Valerie McManus Derrylin. Best topical sketch Patsy Sherlock and B O Reilly Kingscourt. Best Compeer Peter Martin Carrickmacross. Best Sketch Oldcastle.
May 10th 1968 Loreto College win the first European School’s Day sponsored by the Department of Education in Dublin with their impressive post card collection. They will now represent Ireland in the European finals in Strasbourg later in the Summer. Pictured are Mary McDonagh Anne Sheridan Marie O Mahony Catherine O Reilly Rosemary Fox and Fiona. Smith.
Doctor Ton Farrelly Lisdarn is donating a trophy for open competition at County Cavan Golf Club for golfers 5-12 handicap over 18 holes stroke.
Cavan Lawn Tennis Club 1968 President Rev GCA Millar Vice President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Secretary and Treasurer George Fairbrother. Committee Sheila Cosgrove Mrs Owen Mrs Bulmer Hilda Fairbrother Cecil Tilson Dermot Burke P Mohan and Ken Ruddock. New members very welcome phone George at Cavan 47 or 225. The famous Cavan Open competition will take place from the 15th to 20th July 1968.
Death of Anna Elizabeth Smyth Aranmore House at the age of 87. She was a sister in law of the Venerable Archdeacon Shire and is survived by her sister. Rev George Millar BA Canon RE Trenier Cootehill and Rev John Anderson MA Royal School officiated at the well attended funeral service in Saint John’s Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery Dublin Road.
Seamus De Faoite representing Cavan at the three day Gaelic League Ard Fheis in Abbeyfeale swings the vote in favour of Cavan town staging this prestigious event celebrating Irish dance song and culture in May 1969.
Photographic Society Chairman Matt Connolly MPSI Vice Chairman Violet Cole Secretary Bob Henderson MPSI Assistant Secretary Donal Bradfield and Treasurer Kevin Kilduff.
May 17th 1968 Death of Father James Joseph Dolan Adm Cavan after a long illness at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Cavan.
Hubert Duffy playing off 5 and shooting 72 nett wins the first playing of the PA Farrelly Scratch Cup at County Cavan Golf Club. Jim Burke was runner up. John Lennon had the best nett score while P Reilly was runner up, The prizes were presented by Mrs Bridie Farrelly wife of Dr Tony Farrelly the sponsor for handicaps from 5-12. There were 53 entries from all over Ireland. Hubert Duffy is son of Paddy ’Birdie’ and Mrs Duffy Owen Roe Cavan is a member of Royal Dublin Golf Club and is an Architect in Dublin.
Death of John Gorman Acres Cavan at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Cavan. He is survived by his brother relatives and many friends. Funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Felim’s cemetery Ballinagh.
Cavan Garage’s beat a plucky Barmen side in the Harp Lager Inter Firms competition at Breffni Park 0-10 to 0-7. Garages powered by Gabriel Kelly Steve Duggan and Tom Lynch were much the better team and but for the outstanding display of Gerry McKiernan county minor in the Barmen goals would have scored a much more decisive victory. Scorers for the Garage’s Philip Murray 0-3 Steve Duggan 0-2 Oliver Conaty 0-2 Michael Cusack and Gerry Walsh 0-1 each. Barmen Eamonn Reilly 0-3 Donie Fay 0-2 Terry Smith and Jimmy Browne 0-1 each.
County Cavan Golf Club remains closed all day Thursday and all competitions are suspended as a mark of respect to the late Father James J Dolan whose death has been announced.
Death of the very popular Father James J Dolan after a long tedious illness at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Cavan. Native of Killynaff Templeport son of Thomas and Mary Anne Dolan nee Brady. Educated at Templeport National School Saint Patrick’ College Cavan and Salamanca where he was ordained priest on the 14th July 1935. Served in Leeds Yorkshire from 1935 until he was recalled to fill the post as Diocesan Examiner Diocese of Kilmore in 1942. He was appointed Curate in Arva in 1950. In 1956 he was appointed curate in Cavan town and in 1958 he was appointed by Bishop Austin Quinn Adm of the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan where he served until his untimely death on the 14th May 1968. All his life he was plagued by a bad chest and was educated for the priesthood in Spain. He was an outstanding footballer and played on the McRory team in Saint Pat’s and was a regular on the Templeport team .He was a great supporter of the Cavan team. He had a very direct manner which belied a very human decent man. He was from the outset determined to provide Cavan with a suitable recreation facilities and to this end bought the very impressive ‘Tower Hamlet’ from the McDonald family who had in turn purchased the property from Doctor Clarke. A hall to accommodate over 700 people was designed by Philip Cullivan and had the support of a hard working committee. There were severe calls on the Parish finances and schools including the new Poor Clare Convent School and Corlurgan which was burnt down had to be paid and completed as well as updating and refurbishing the other schools churches and amenities in the Parish. In the end the drive to develop Tower Hamlet lost ground and the site was later sold to Cavan Urban Council who in turn many years later sold it to the Board of Works for development as a Garda Barracks. Saint Augustine’s Hall was developed on the site of the old Presbytery but because of the layout had very limited use and success. Father Dolan was to the fore in fundraising during his 12 years in Cavan and was the instigator of the ‘Cavan At Home Week’ Annual sale of work and crafts on the first Saturday of December each year. He was President of Cavan Drama Festival and was a great enthusiastic supporter of the amateur drama movement. He later was in the forefront of organizing the Tops of Breffni. Man of great integrity and discipline he set high standards and expected those with whom he associated to reciprocate. There was over 200 clergy in the Cathedral where the Bishop Austin Quinn presided. The cortege was accompanied from Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn by thousands of parishioners with the Boy Scouts forming a guard of honour walking on both sides of the hearse. Hundreds more met the funeral at the Cathedral with the bell ringing out in salute to the dead Adm. Members of the Garda carried the coffin through a guard of honour made up of members of the Gardai lined up on the steps of the Cathedral. At the main door relatives of Father Dolan then carried the coffin into the Cathedral and Sanctuary where it was received by Bishop Austin Quinn and placed on a catafalque before the High Altar. Bishop Quinn then recited a decade of the rosary to conclude the removal ceremonies. Rev J Canon Donohoe PP Ballintemple was the chief celebrant of Office and Solemn High Mass at which Bishop Quinn presided. The deacon was Father John Maguire DI while the sub deacon was Father PJ McManus with Father PJ Gargan MC. Fathers ABC McGrath and Torlac O Reilly were the chanters with the Cathedral Choir singing the solemn church laments. Among the attendance were all the societies and organizations attacked to the Cathedral Red Cross Irish Nurses and religious. Among the distinguished guests were Rev John Anderson Headmaster MA Royal School Rev WJ Fletcher representing the Presbyterian community Olive Millar represented her husband GA Millar BA who was absent due to another engagement. The children of the Parish were there in their numbers having been granted two days off school Father Dolan became the first Adm in this century to be buried in the Cathedral ground adjacent to the Cathedral front door pm a beautiful sunny May day. He is survived by his brother Peter Ballyconnell sister in law Mary and nephew Joseph. Cavan Golf Club closes as a mark of respect while all businesses in the town ceased trading during the funeral and the Cavan V Fermanagh Ulster Minor League match was postponed as a mark of respect. Father PJ Gargan celebrated a children’s Mass for Father Dolan in the Cathedral on Thursday morning at which all schools in the Parish were in attendance.
Sodality of Our Lady meet with Sergeant Peter Coogan Chairman to discuss ways and means of providing suitable housing for the many itinerants in the area. A further meeting is planned in the near future.
Father S Gallagher a native of Donegal is on holiday with his relative Mrs Edward ‘Bates’ McEvoy in College Street. He is on the mission fields in Nigeria for the last 11 years.
Charlie McCaffrey Peter McCaffrey Paddy ‘Bap’ Graham Charlie Kavanagh and Peter McCaffrey catch 30 pike in two days weighing from 1 to 16 lbs. The heaviest fish was landed by Paddy Graham 20 Tullac Mongan.
Cavan Fair is back in business with excellent supply and good prices. Yearlings £40-45 three year olds £75-85 white head calves £20-26. Working horses £60-70 knackers £70-80 donkeys £15-25 and ponies £35-45. Cabbage plants fetched 6/- bundle or 10/- for 100.
“Conlon’s Antique furniture opening to day Friday 17th May 1968 at College Street ‘The Corner Shop’ opposite Smith’s Garage Phone 355. Prop Frank Conlon.
Scholarships to Saint Patrick’s College are won by Declan Murray ‘Ardkeen’ Keadue Cavan Seamus Bradley Townparks Ballyhaise and Hubert Cusack Saint Phelim’s Place.
Mrs E Collins Drumahurk Butlersbridge sells her 17 acre farm to TJ Donnolly Deggan Butlersbridge for £3,325 and her four acre holding at Derragarra to Jimmy Halliday for £750. TJ Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage while Eddie O Gorman Main Street was the auctioneer.
May 24th 1968 George Pratt well known Cavan Shamrock’s centre forward from Tonneymore is sentenced to five months in jail for driving a car at Main Street Killeshandra without insurance at Arva District Court. It was stated that George continually flouted purchasing insurance for his vehicle. Judge JJ Dolan sentenced George who was neither present or represented and was fined a further £25.. It is believed that Mr Pratt will appeal the sentence to the next sitting of the Court.
Paddy O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Council makes a presentation to JP Mansfield County Engineer in Cavan since 1949 who is retiring and moving with his family to live in Dublin. Jim is a native of Golden county Tipperary and leading member of Cavan Bridge Club and Cavan Golf Club. He was formerly Assistant County Engineer in Donegal and Offaly from 1930-1945 and came to Cavan in April 1949 as County Engineer. He graduated from UCD in 1924 with a BE BSc and HDip. Pictured are JP Mansfield retiring County Engineer Paddy O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Council A Flanagan BE Bailieboro and Dermot McCarthy County Manager.
John Smallhorne CIE Checker Coleman Road Cavan is awarded £1,828 and costs by the High Court in Dublin against Nora Hill NT Stragella arising out of an accident when the car in which his 21 year old son Patrick struck a bank and crashed causing death to Patrick in July 1966. The car was driven by Mrs Hill’s son Joseph Hill same address. The jury accessed damages at £828 with costs but Justice Butler added on £1,000 for mental distress caused by the shock of the death of their only child. He instructed that £968 be paid to John Smallhorne and £864 to his wife together with all costs incurred. TF O Higgins SC D Finlay SC and D Lynch instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor appeared for the Smallhornes while N Peart SC TB Hannon SC and RD Humphries instructed by George Maloney was for Mrs Nora Hill NT.
Over 1,500 children take part in the Cavan Liturgical Festival in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. The celebrant of the Solemn Liturgical High Mass was Bishop Austin Quinn with Fathers PJ McManus deacon John Maguire DI sub deacon and PJ Gargan MC. Lessons were read by Father Thomas Woods CC Castletara and Gerry Lovett Headmaster of the Technical School. Auditions were later held in the Poor Clare Convent at which Father Austin Eustace organist Dungannon was the examiner.
Cavan are beaten comprehensively by Mayo 1-10 to 1-7 in the Ground’s Tournament Final at Croke Park. Mayo over ran Cavan in the last quarter with some brilliant football in which Joe Corcoran was very prominent. Cavan led by 1-4 to 0-3 at half time and after that the Cavan supporters in the disappoint attendance of 8,000 had little to cheer about. John Joe O Reilly Phil Murray and Jimmy O Donnell were the only forwards to shine for Cavan midfield broke about even while the Cavan defence were generally sound. Cavan Paddy Lyons Gabriel Kelly Brendan Donohoe Tony Morris Brendan Murtagh Andy McCabe Peter Pritchard Tom Lynch Ray Carolan Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Philip Murray Garret O Reilly and Charlie Gallagher. Sub Enda McGowan for Tony Morris.
Cavan Gaels travel to Ballymachugh to take on the locals in the final of the Minor Divisional League.
Cavan Ladie’s Red Cross win the county Cavan Championship and will represent Cavan in the Area Finals. Pictured with the McCann Cup are team members Betty Breslin Una Healy Mairin Goldrick team leader Laura Breslin and Eleanor Fay.
Parents and friends invited to Saint Augustine’s Hall to witness Bishop Austin Quinn preside at the investiture of a record 35 boy scouts for the 2nd Cavan CBSI Troop.
May 31st 1968 Tommy Monaghan son of Eugene and May Monaghan Upper Main Street Cavan is ordained a priest by Archbishop Charles McQuaid of Dublin at Holy Cross College Clonliffe Dublin. Father Tommy well known Cavan Gael’s footballer will minister in the Arch Diocese of Dublin.
“Pedigree and Clonmel prams folders carrycots playpens and nursery furniture. Easy payments arranged . Smyth’s Radio Electrical Television 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88”
Death of the well known highly popular Annie McEntee at the age of 80 at the residence of her daughter Mrs Anna Conlon Killynebber House Cavan on May 29th 1968. She was a naïve of Lavey and was married to the famous Andy McEntee Sport’s Editor of the Anglo Celt for a record 68 years. They operated a pub named the Breifne Bar at 57 Main Street where they were also the leading Newsagency in Cavan delivering by hand the morning paper to hundreds of households in the town. Her husband Andy died in 1954 and two years later Annie decided to sell the premises and retire to live with her only daughter Anna Conlon at Killynebber House. During her time in business she was a legend quiet discreet manner she was decent charitable and very prayerful and respectful to all. She was extremely generous to the poor and destitute of the nearby Half Acre where people were literally starving in the days before the Welfare State. She is survived by her sons James Andy Cavan Hugh P Galway Kevin London and one daughter Anna Conlon Cavan. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of a living saint Mary Anny O Reilly 75 Church Street at the Convent Chapel at the age4 of 67 while attending the early morning Mass which was her habit before going on to the Cathedral for the eight o clock morning Mass. She was a member of the famous Ronaghan family who carried on a lucrative butcher’s shop opposite Bridge Street Corner and who kept their stock in nearby farms including Tierquin Park. Mary Ann later married John ‘Slither’ Reilly and they operated a very successful licensed trade at the corner of Bridge Street and Kelly’s Terrace now McGinnity’s . So successful was the business that they built up a huge property portfolio consisting of houses and land which was known as the ‘Reilly Estate’. After the death of her husband at a very early age she sold the pub to John Moore father of Father Jack Moore. Mary Ann was a most friendly decent character who loved to meet neighbours and old friends for protracted conversations carried on with great gusto enthusiasm and on every topic under the sun. She was a great woman to pray for the sick underprivileged and those in need both at home and abroad. She attended the two early Masses for many years and was a pivotal figure n the religious and social life of the town. She is survived by her two sons Paddy in Australia John Joe Cavan daughters Mollie and Sheila Crotty grandchildren sisters Sally O Rourke and Betty Greene both Cavan .There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery with Father PJ Gargan officiating.
Social and presentation being organized for recently ordained Father Tommy Monaghan in Saint Augustine’s Hall by Cavan CBSI of which the new priest has been a member of for the last fifteen years.
Sean McManus proprietor of the Central Café who are now serving continental dishes to order has just made a record breaking appearance in cabaret at the famous ‘Trocadero’ night club in Belfast.
Cavan Tidy Towns Chairman Eugene Lynch Secretary Dermot Burke Assistant Secretary Michael Wall Treasurer Michael Drysdale.
June 7th 1968 World is shocked by the brutal slaying of Senator Robert Kennedy as he contested the Democratic Primary in California. He was shot as he made his way out the back of a Los Angeles Hotel where he had just addressed a meeting of delegates. A 24 year old Jordanian Arab was later charged with the 42 year old Senators murder just five years after the assassination of his brother President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. There was a Cavan/ Galway connection in the story as Father Laurence Joy who administered the Last Rites of the Church to the dying Senator is brother of Cecilia Walsh a teacher in the local Technical School.
Over 100,000 attend the three day Fleadh Cheoil extravaganza in Clones in glorious weather conditions. Campers laid down their ten with or without permission on many of the surrounding hills overlooking the town while some overcome by tiredness and exhaustion just lay in doorways and there slept off the excesses of the day. Although there were several arrests the festival passed off without major incident with the worst injured or ill ferried to Monaghan and Cavan Surgical Hospital but nobody was detained overnight in Cavan. Over 50,000 attended on Saturday which was a glorious day of music song and high spirits. The Fleadh was officially opened by the President of Comalthas Ceolteoiri Eireann Leabras O Murchu . Local Committee Chairman Eamonn Fitzpatrick Publicity Officer Patrick O Kane Treasurer Frank Fitzpatrick from Belturbet county Cavan Accommodation Officers Patrick O Flaherty Brian Curran and Noel Green. Secretary Martin McCabe.
First anniversary sale at McIntyre Brothers in Abbey Street Phone 401. Fifty yards from Bus Depot and 60 yards from Bridge Street. Carpets we buy by the mile to sell by the yard. House furnishers floor covering specialists.
Death of Catherine Gough Cathedral Road at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was sister of James Gough late Publican Church Street and aunt of Hugh and Ita Gough Church Street. She spent many years in America before returning home buying a property on Cathedral Road
Month’s Mind Office and Requiem Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patr4ick and Felim for Joseph J Dolan Adm Cavan on Monday 10th June at 11:30 am.
Frank Brady is the Senior all round athletic champion at Saint Patrick’s College Sports in the College grounds. Winning the 440 yard and mile with Adge King winning the 880 yards Junior 220 yards S Brady Senior 100 yards P McGinley and Junior 100 yards Niall Murray. The all round junior champion was S Brady.
Kilmore Badminton team win the double of Cavan and Kells League Champions for 1968. The trophies were presented by Frank Cinnamond member of the Irish Badminton Association at a function in Crover House Hotel. Pictured are Mrs Wilson Mrs Morrow Mrs Turkington Mrs Gordon Captain Cecil Gilpin John Lyndsey Jim Lord Gerry Graham and Mrs Armstrong.
Father Jack Moore who is based in London returns home to Cavan to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of his ordination in the Poor Clare Convent Chapel where he celebrated Mass. There was a capacity attendance of friends and well wishers with Peter McGinnity serving the Mass. McGinnity’s bought the licensed premises in Kelly’s Terrace where Father Jack was born and reared in 1944 when John McGinnity returned from England with his new wife Josephine
Death of Cecil Tilson after a short illness borne with courage and fortitude. Cecil worked as a Law Clerk in Allen and Halpin during the day and at night he did the night shift in the family shop in Bridge Street which was owned for generations by his wife’s family the Quinlan’s. Cecil fought in the First World War and after returning from the bloody conflict Cecil set up the Ex Service Men’s Welfare Society in Cavan which included the erection of the famous Hut premises in Farnham Street which contained two world class billiard/snooker tables and was fully licensed. All applications for British Government funding were channeled through Cecil and he was meticulous in his representation and acquisition of the benefits and finance Over 400 young men and boys from Cavan town fought in World War 1 and after they returned home they were not forgotten by the British authorities despite a phony propaganda war by successive Irish Governments to discredit these real heroes of world order and democracy. Cecil was a gifted conversationalist being an authority on every subject under the sun. He was extremely popular and very decent and charitable. His annual holiday was always spent in Bundoran in July and Cecil made the best of the weather hail rain or snow. There was a capacity attendance at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church with all classes and creeds in attendance. Burial took place in the New cemetery. Cecil Tilson is survived by his wife Edith two sons and one daughter.
Meeting to form Tenant’s Association in the Ulst4er Arms Hotel.
Death of Elizabeth Marron at the residence of her brother Felix Gaffney Legaginny. She was widow of the late Patrick Marron Wesley Street. Funeral from Saint Michael’s Church Potahee to the adjoining cemetery.
Due to changes in the health structures the long established Jubilee Nurse in Cavan town is to be discontinued with the functions of the office now taken over by Cavan County Council. The Jubilee Nurse called to families in the home for the delivery and after care of babies. She also attended to people who were sick at home or convalescing after a period in Hospital. She worked from morning to night seven days a week. There were 80 associations in Ireland and the organization received no direct grants from the state but was funded by voluntary subscription mainly door to door collections and church gate collections. It was founded in London on the 50th Anniversary of Queen Victoria’s coronation in 1887. Meeting in Town Hall to wind up the affairs of the Jubilee Nurse in Cavan town next week.
George Best among the scorers as Manchester United become the first English team to win the European Cup at Wembley Stadium beating Benfica 4-1 in extra time. The game finished in high drama with Eusebio having the chance of the night to win the cup for Benfica but he shot tamely straight at Alex Stepney in the United goal to leave the full time score 1-1 with extra time then needed. Sensing the let off George Best who was strangely ineffective all evening burst on the scene from the kick off and dribbled the whole length of the pitch to waltz around the Benefic keeper and give United the lead once again. Charlton who was United’s man of the match scored from an impossible angle with 19 year old Brain Kidd scoring United’s fourth and final goal before Bill Foulkes Captain of Manchester United and another hero on the night climbed the steps to the Royal Box to claim England and United’s first European Cup to the delight of the 100,000 crowd and millions watching throughout the world Matt Busby their legendary Manager and with Foulkes and Bobby Charlton a survivor of the Munich Air Disaster of February 1958 joined in the unbridled joy and celebrations.
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The 1968 European Cup Final was the 13th European Cup Final and the culmination of the 1967–68 European Cup, a club football tournament for the champions of European leagues. The match was held at Wembley Stadium, London, on 29 May 1968, between Manchester United of England and Benfica of Portugal. United beat the Portuguese champions 4–1 after extra time.
The first half passed without incident, but, eight minutes into the second half, Bobby Charlton opened the scoring for Manchester United with a rare headed goal. However, the lead only lasted for 22 minutes before Jaime Graça scored for Benfica. The score remained at 1–1 until the end of normal time, forcing the match into extra time, but it might not have ended that way had Alex Stepney not made a crucial save when one-on-one with Eusébio.
The temperature was clearly playing a part in the players' fitness, and Benefica’s players were clearly flagging when George Best put United in the lead again three minutes into extra time. Picking up the ball 25 yards from goal after the Benfica players failed to deal with Stepney's long kick downfield, Best broke into the penalty area and dribbled round the goalkeeper and rolled the ball into an empty net. Brian Kidd, who was celebrating his 19th birthday, added United's third a minute later, before Charlton rounded off the scoring before 100 minutes had been played.
United were without their high scoring forward Denis Law, who was sidelined with a knee injury and watched the match on television while in hospital.[1]
United's win meant that they became the first English team to win the European Cup, just a year after Celtic had become the first British team to do so. The win also marked the culmination of Manchester United's ten years of rebuilding after the 1958 Munich air disaster, in which eight players had been killed and manager Matt Busby had been left fighting for his life. Captain Bobby Charlton and Bill Foulkes who had both survived the crash played in the game.
June 14th 1968 Onslow Bredin is pictured with the heaviest brown trout caught on Lough Sheelin this year. Onslow who is Chairman of Cavan Angler’s Club caught the 6 lbs 8 ½ oz fish on a spent gnat on a glorious sunny day on Sheelin where he was accompanied by his son HP.
Only 2.40 inches of rain fall in May 1968 as compared to 4.88 in May 1967.
Safety measures discussed at Swellan Lake prompted by the record crowds flocking to the Lake in glorious sunshine. Member of the Red Cross Water Safety Unit has made some startling recommendations including the removal of the famous diving board which was erected by local Technical School master Walter Little Lisdarn in June 1937. They also advise that lifebuoys should be installed in strategic positions signs warning on the depth of the lake at dangerous points near to the shore.
Cavan Vintner’s Association represented at Arthur Guinness outing to Galway. Pictured in the Great Southern Hotel Eyre Square are John McGinnity Chairman Cavan Vintner’s Association Michael Kennedy Guinness Group Sales Phil Gargan Treasurer and Louis Blessing President Ulster Association of Licensed Vintners.
Canon J J O Reilly PP Vicar General Diocese of Kilmore Bailieboro is the chief celebrant of the Month’s Mind Mass for the late Father Joseph J Dolan in the Cathedral. Fathers John Maguire DCI and PJ McManus Cavan were deacon and sub deacon while the MC was Father PJ Gargan Cavan . Father ABC McGrath and Father Torlac O Reilly were chanters while the sacred music was rendered by the Cathedral Choir in charge of Father ABC McGrath. Bishop Austin Quinn presided. The attendance was augmented by the attendance of all schools in the Parish who were on a half day holiday.
Death of the very popular well known farmer Patrick Reilly Rosculligan at the age of 84. He was extremely popular and well known in the area. Pre deceased by his wife some years ago he is survived by nephews and nieces as well as many friends and neighbours. Funeral to Cullies cemetery followed Requiem Mass in the Cathedral.
In the latest tragedy to befall the Kennedy family Senator Robert Kennedy brother of the slain United States President John Fitzgerald Kennedy is shot dead as he leaves a Los Angeles Hotel by the back door through the kitchens stopping to speak to Hotel workers a small Palestinian immigrant named Sirhan Sirhan approached the Senator and fired five shots all of which hit the Senator. Sirhan began to shout “I did it for my country”. Edward Kennedy was rushed to the nearby Good Samaritan Hospital where doctors strived in vain to save his life. The murder of Senator Robert Kennedy comes just two months after the murder of Martin Luther King in Memphis. Senator Kennedy was in the Ambassador Hotel to thank workers after he had been declared the winner of the Democratic Primary and almost certainly ensuring his nomination as the Democratic candidate in the forthcoming American Presidential election. All flags on public buildings in Ireland fly at half mast to honour the late lamented Senator Robert Kennedy who was shot dead in Los Angeles while campaigning for the Democratic nomination for President of the USA. Father ABC McGrath celebrated the Memoriam Mass in the Cathedral at 7:30 pm on Sunday evening. The Cathedral was packed to capacity for the occasion with places reserved for leading local public figures and members of the executive Cavan Courthouse.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the 8 am Mass on Corpus Christi in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with Father ABC celebrating the children’s 10 Mass and Father PJ McManus celebrating the Solemn High Mass at 11:30 pm with Fathers Benny and John Maguire deacon and sub deacon. Father PJ McManus celebrated the 7:30 pm evening Mass after which a procession took place confined to the Church grounds.
Sixteen clerical students on holiday from Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth are helping to build the new Scout Den at Coleman Road. The students are being fed by local families while they are staying at Saint Patrick’s College for the duration of their stay. A Social will be held for them in Saint Augustine’s Hall on Friday night during which a presentation will be made to recently ordained Father Tommy Monaghan who has been a member of the Cavan CBSI Troop for over 15 years. Tickets can be purchased at the Regal or Provider’s .
Tenant’s Association Chairman Henry Quinn Vice Chairman Tommy McKiernan Secretary Seamus Fay 11 Owen Roe Joint Treasurers May Keoghan and Eddie Maguire. Committee will consist of two people from each terrace to be elected at the next meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall.
Meeting to organize the Credit Union in Cavan is addressed by Jim O Crowley Field Officer Credit Union Ireland. Meeting shortly to try to organize a new Cavan Branch of the Credit Union.
Cavan Livestock Market getting over the devastating effect of the Foot and Mouth epidemic in their first year of trading are paying big prices for lots of cattle at their recently re opened Livestock Mart at Railway Road. Lot weighing 9 cwt owned by Abbott Scott fetched £70 each while bullocks belonging to James Smith Laragh made £8-10 .
As is usual the June Fair was the smallest of the year with farmers busily cutting grass and saving hay in the present good spell of weather. Cattle £35-45 two year old £70-85 springers 75-85. Working horses £80-100 donkeys 18-25 for seaside trade in England ponies £50-60. Small supply of bonhams only fetching £7-8. Cabbage plants 5/- per bundle or 8/- per 100.
June 21st 1968 Cavan rejoices as their Red Cross Ladie’s team win the All Ireland title at Rathra House Phoenix Park in Dublin. The magnificent Irish Red Cross Central Council trophy was presented to inspirational team leader Mairin Goldrick at a presentation ceremony in Arus an Uachtarainn by President Eamonn De Velera. Pictured are Una Healy Laura Breslin Tom Goldrick County Cavan Area Director Irish Red Cross Mairin Goldrick team leader with the Central Council Cup Betty Breslin and Eleanor Fay.
Philip Brady Legwee Bridge and Michael Quinn Ballinamore are ordained for the Diocese of Kilmore at a ceremony in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Both men were educated at Saint Patrick’s College where Father Brady captained the McRory Cup winning team of 1961. They studied for the priesthood at Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth.
Pictured is Vincent McCaul Licensed Vintner Bridge Street with a 9 ½ lb brown trout he caught at Lough Oughter while spinning for pike with a spoon bait. It took the fit bronzed Vincent nearly 20 minutes to land the fish.
Death of Elizabeth Stafford Gartbrattan widow of the late William at the age of 86 after a brief illness at home . There was a very large capacity attendance with all classes and creeds represented at the funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining cemetery.
In contrast to the feeble effort in Cavan huge crowd assemble in Ballinagh for the annual Corpus Christi procession in glorious sunshine through the streets of the town . All premises were decorated with religious pictures and Papal flags and bunting hung from each house. Father Michael Gilbride led the crowd in reciting the rosary and singing hymns while He officiated and imparted Benediction from the temporary altar in the Market Square.
New hurling club catering for Ballyhaise Butlersbridge and Redhills is formed. Chairman John Foley Ballyhaise Agricultural College Vice Chairman Benny Costello Redhills Treasurer Mickey O Reilly Butlersbridge Secretary Austin O Reilly Ballyhaise Reps to County Committee GAA John Foley Benny Costello and Francie O Reilly Butlersbridge.
Two future legends of Irish athletics compete at the County Leitrim Track and Field championships in sun kissed Sean O Heslin Park Ballinamore. Twelve year old Patricia Quinn won the Under 14 325 yards race the under 14 high jump under 16 220 yards. While Eddie Leddy the national School’s Intermediate and Senior champion wins the under 18 880 yards .
Farnham Cup at County Cavan Golf Club Seamus Munnelly beat Mrs Benny Hickey Jim Beirne beat Maura Maloney Eddie Shields beat Dermot Morgan and Bridie Farrelly beat Patrick Shiels. Michael Smith’s Prize Oakvale K Quigley 3 up. O Hanlon Cup Paddy Lyons beat Michael Keane PJ Quinn beat Seamus Munnelly Jack Brady beat Jim Burke Seamus Fox beat Tom McCusker Brendan Harding beat George Parkinson D Bradfield beat Brendan Jenkins and Aidan Conaty beat JP Mansfield.
Mullagh beaten finalist last year turn the tables on the champions Cavan Gaels winning the Minor League final in brilliant style at Breffni Park running out winners more decisively than the final score of 1-12 to 2-6 suggests. Trained by former Cavan All Ireland footballer Mullagh based Solicitor Pat Carolan Mullagh played a brand of football seldom seen at this venue and their display would do credit to any senior team in the county. Mullagh were most dominant in the first half leading at half time by 1-8 to Cavan Gael’s 1-2. Early in the game it was all Mullagh and they scored the first three points but the Gaels although never looking like winners rallied in the second half. F Tynan was easily the man of the match giving a brilliant display of marksmanship scoring seven points and dominating proceedings at centre field. Mullagh N Clarke A Connell P McCabe Paddy McNamee P Smith H Smith F Tynan C Roe M Dunne A Brady M Lynch F Smith and P Tobin. Cavan Gaels Paddy Blessing John McNamara Pat Geoghegan Tony Dunne Martin Fitzpatrick Thomas Sheridan John Galligan M Smith Noel Smith Haulie O Reilly Jimmy Brown Micheal Galligan and Philip Wray. Sub Maurice Brady forPat Geoghegan and Gerry Walsh for Maurice Brady.
Death of one of Cavan’s oldest citizens the very popular Patrick Browne Breffni Terrace at the age of 90 at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He was a veteran of the First World War 1914-1918 . Founder member of Cavan Coursing Club he assisted in the organization of the annual point to point races at Killymooney. He was known for rearing top class greyhounds and Browne’s of Cavan and greyhounds were synonymous. He had runners at the All Ireland coursing championships at Clonmel competing with distinction with the cream of Irish and British dogs. He was a well known popular figure at the greyhound meetings in Clones Navan and Longford where he bred many winners and had an eye for quality. He is survived by his brother Thomas nephews nieces friends and neighbours. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery . Father PJ Gargan officiated.
Barnes McCormack Repatriation Committee 1968. Chairman Willie Mimnagh Vice Chairman Richard Cassidy Secretary Michael Murray Treasurer Benny Little and Charlie Boylan.. General meeting in the Town Hall on June 24th 1968.
Gaelic League historical tour starts from the Library in Farnham Street then on to Saint Mary’s Abbey in Abbey Street then delegates will go by car to Clough Oughter Castle before heading for Kilmore Cathedral on the way home where they will view the famous West Door.. Proceedings in Irish but all are welcome.
PJ Quinn sells his residence on Farnham Road to Vincent O Connor MRCVSI Church Street for £3,875. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn was the auctioneer while Sean Kelly Solicitor had carriage of sale.
June 28th 1968 Sean McCormack ‘San Catherina’ Highfield Road and Walter Little are the star letters in this week’s ‘Free to All’ in the Anglo Celt. Both are on the subject of the Urban Council’s removal of the diving board after Maurice Jackson’s proposal on the basis of health and safety seconded by Tom O Connor was enacted by the officials of Cavan Urban District Council in double quick time. Walter Little woodwork teacher at Cavan Technical School gives the history of the diving board pointing out that it was erected by himself and a couple of enthusiastic swimmers in June 1937. Like all of Walter’s work it was built to last and had two levels of 6 foot and 14 foot. The diving board was a very safe sound structure which served a purposes in the social life of the town over the last twenty one years. Walter points out that it was in fact situated outside the Urban area and was his property. The Council had no right good bas or indifferent to touch the diving board and their shoddy work was an act of thuggery. He refutes the argument that lives were lost because of the location of the diving board saying in his time four lives were endangered two of whom he rescued himself and two more were lost when he failed to bring to the surface Tommy Drumm and he was not present when Sexton was lost but assisted in the recovery of the body. None of the deaths were lost because of the location of the diving board but were in fact saved by experienced swimmers being present because of the diving board facility at Swellan Lake. Sean McCormack who is the leader of the Navak Showband calls on the Council to ‘cop on’ as the diving board was the only amenity attraction in the area and particularly during this very warm spell of weather. Why weren’t the people consulted what is the panic what alternatives are they going to offer to those adversely affected by this hasty decision and over the top action? Sean calls on Cavan Urban Council to show their credentials by backing the present movement to locate a ‘State of the Art’ swimming pool in Cavan.
Sudden death of James Smith proprietor Breffni Motors Church Street after a brief illness. He was brother of Michael Smith Oakvale and was a native of Lavey. He was extremely popular quiet sincere good humored personality. He was a great follower of gaelic games and very seldom missed a big game in Breffni Park or Croke Park He is survived by his brothers Philip England Patrick New York Michael ‘Oakvale’ one sister Mary O Reilly Shercock and relatives. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery in Killygarry.
July 5th 1968 Cavan VEC appoint Eugene Lynch Cavan Technical School is appointed Headmaster Bawnboy Technical School while T Dalton Blackrock Dublin is the controversial choice to head up the Technical School in Bailieboro.
Mr and Mrs John J Johnston who emigrated to the USA in 1928 is on his first visit home with his wife a native of New York. Born at 5 Owen Roe Cavan . He has worked on the subway in New York for 39 years. His wife is a reporter and editor of the ‘Reporter’ the official organ of Baruch College New York. Before emigrating he worked in Louis McManus’s Bakery in Cavan and later took up an appointment on the domestic staff of Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth. On her first and only visit to see her son his mother Mrs Martin Owen Roe intended to stay three months but was delayed by over two years eventually coming back with a 50 ship convoy of US troops heading for D Day in Europe.
Catherine Cullivan Monica Cusack Iris Armstrong are 1st 2nd and 3rd in Cavan County Council entry exams. All are past pupils of Loreto Commercial Course. Loreto achieved 10 county council places 17 Dublin Corporation places and 15 places in the ESB. Justine Coogan was 2nd in Dublin Corporation exams while Catherine Cullivan was 5th of over 300 applicants for ESB places.
Peter Coogan (19) with 39 wins the Committee prize at County Cavan Golf Club 2nd Seamus Fox also off 19 with another 39 and Sean McSherry off 15 scored another 39 for third place. Forty five players participated in good dry warm conditions with the course in pristine condition an playing long.
John McGinnity draws non runner ‘Super Dooper’ in the Hospital Sweeps Derby. John was the seller of the ticket and the family are named as the owners of the winning ticket. This is the second winning ticket the very popular John has sold.
FT Day and Harry Cathcart win the Cavan Motor Club’s auto rally at Newcastle Oldcastle county Meath. The handicap section was won by J Reid and Tom McNally.
“Luxurious new bar now open at McGinnity’s. Best drink served all day. Phone Cavan 40.”
Geraldine Bartley from Butlersbridge takes over the well established ‘American Beauty Parlor’ Phone 172 beside Munster and Leinster Bank. The business was founded by Bridie Hoey later Mrs Tom Clarke Cathedral Road.
Joey Brady 8 Wolfe Tone Street in an excellent barbed letter to ‘Free for All’ adds his dissenting voice to the over enthusiastic destruction of the diving board in Swellan. He points out that the board was erected to the highest standard and generations of swimmers from the town enjoyed the amenity which was one of the few luxuries still existing in Cavan. “Five men appeared so quickly and so hastily to take the board down but had to call on a tractor and rope to try to budge it without success. Not satisfied with that the men then decided to resort to carpentry to cut the boards and leave the mess in a very untidy dangerous condition.” Joey wonders how the men got there so quickly as it usually takes months for any ot them to attend to repairs in Council houses. Who was the men from the Red Cross who told the Council that the diving board was dangerous.? I have spoken to many of the local Red Cross and none of them were aware of any danger and impending doom to their beloved diving board. Joe concludes by saying Cavan people have long memories and the perpetrators will be remembered when it comes to the next local elections”
July 12th 1968 Hospital Services Committee recommend Cavan as the centre for the proposed new General Hospital because of its central geographic location. The hospital will have just over 300 beds with the later addition of a Pediatric Unit.
The Diving Board in Swellan takes centre stage again at the Urban Council’s monthly meeting with both Maurice Jackson who proposed the demolition and Tom O Connor Labour unrepentant. Plunkett Walsh Safety Officer Irish Red Cross proposes replacing the old board with one in a new location. £500 is being spent to make the lake more accessible and signs to warn swimmers of dangerous areas in the lake. Lifebuoys will be provided in strategic areas. The Council will co operate with the Swimming Pool Committee in their quest to locate a state of the art swimming pool in Cavan.
Danny O Kelly and Bridie Eames win the President’s Surgeon Cullen’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. Low handicappers John Lennon and Muriel Doherty were runner up.
One sided Ulster semi final in Saint Tiernach’s Park as Cavan beat Monaghan 1-11 to 0-5 on a beautiful summer’s day to too easily qualify to meet Down in the decider at Casement Park Belfast on the last Sunday of July before an attendance of 8,000.Ray Carolan and Hughie Newman gave Cavan a decisive sway in midfield and Cavan should have won by a lot more. Cavan led by 0-8 to 0-2 at half time. Armagh were just too good for Cavan in the minor semi final 1-5 to 0-4 and will now play Derry in the Ulster Final in Belfast. Cavan Gael’s men on the team were Paddy Blessing John McNamara Tony Dunne Dominic Twoomey Micheal Galligan and Jimmy Browne.
De La Salle Cavan are hammered 5-10 to 0-8 in the final of the Roinn A League in Breffni Park. If had taken half their chances it would have been a drubbing of biblical proportions. They were quicker fitter and hungrier as the De La Salle men seemed to be unfit and unprepared for battle. Only Louis Blessing in the half back line Dominic Sheridan at centre field and Charlie O Donoghue and Hubert Smith in the forward line showed anything like their old form. De La Salle Aidan Elliott M Duffy John Costello E Murphy Louis Blessing Fergus Costello Adge King Dominic Sheridan Niall Murray P Maguire Charlie O Donoghue Noel Galligan Philip Finnegan Patrick O Keeffe and Hubert Smith.
Further tentative steps in the establishment of a Credit Union in Cavan with delegates now off to examine the structures in Cootehill and Clones Credit Unions before establishing a branch in Cavan.
Stone and rubble required for the erection of the Cavan Boy Scout’s Den. All offers to Stephen Kelly Manager Providers’ Phone 112. Extra skilled workers report to site to complete the laying of the main floor this week.
Guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Rickard 12 Highfield Road are Mr and Mrs John Darcy home from the USA after 35 years in exile. Mr Darcy is from Glangevlin while his wife is a native of Kildysart county Clare.
Small supply at July fair in Cavan with one year old cattle fetching £45-55 springers £70-85. Working horses £65-75 knackers £80-90 donkeys for seaside trade in England soaring to an unprecedented £20-30. Bundles of cabbage plants were selling for four to five shillings each.
Cumainn Seanchais Bhreifne annual outing takes in Cootehill and Clones starting at Bellamont Forest Cootehill where the delegates will be greeted and escorted around the historical places of interest by Major General E Dorman O Gowan personally. On then to Scotshouse where Father Dan Gallogly is the key speaker. Philip O Mordha will take over in historic Clones guiding the delegates around the Danish Fort the Round Tower High Cross and give a general outline of the battle of Clones where Owen Roe suffered his first defeat at the hands of the Stewarts. Members of Cavan Photographic Club will accompany the delegates and photographs and slides of the outing will be the centre of an exhibition later in the year.
Over 70 boys on the best ever annual fishing outing from the town sponsored by Cavan Anglers Club. Free transport on a fleet of Jackson’s luxury coaches ferried the boys to Rann where they were refreshed with tea sandwiches fruit and minerals all supplied by the Angler’s Club. Overall winner and Johnny Donohoe Cup Peter Burns with a pike of 1 lb 11 ozs. Nine to ten years 1st Adrian Ronan 2nd Brian O Reilly. 11-12 years M Nea 2nd John Scott and 3rd Michael Smyth PA. 13-14 B Sheridan 2nd W Patterson and 3rd Ray O Connor.
July 19th 1968 Death of James Cassells Knockanork Lavey long time Fine Gael member and Chairman of Cavan County Council suddenly at home...He is survived by his daughter sisters relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Dympna’s Upper Lavey to the adjoining cemetery.
Annual party for the blind of County Cavan sponsored by Cavan branch of the NCBI attracts a capacity crowd to the grounds of Loreto College where the guest were entertained by local artistes on a glorious sunny day.
Michael McEntee a lorry driver with Cavan County Council and newly elected Secretary of the recently formed Tenant’s Association in ‘Free to All’ outlines the aims and aspirations of the Society. 1 Develop cultural and social means at our disposal for the betterment of members.2 Represent tenants at all administration levels of local and central government. 3 Seek the co operation of NATO in discussions on rent schemes. The Society is non political or sectarian .
Castletara win the Rural School’s League at Breffni Park.
Mountnuggent are the big shock of the first round of the Cavan senior championship defeating 1967 finalists Cavan Gaels 2-8 to 1-10 at Cornafean after the Gaels led by 1-4 to 0-3 at half time. Tom Lynch at centre half for Mountnuggent was man of the match while Norbert Smith J Brady C Reilly O Comiskey and Declan Coyle were the others to impress for Mountnuggent. Cavan Gaels stars were Oliver Galligan Frank Clancy in defence Dominic Twoomey at midfield Philip Murray and Micheal Galligan in attack.
Monaghan trounce Cavan 6-10 to 3-5 in the Ulster Under 21 semi final at Breffni Park.
De La Salle hammer Cootehill 8-1 to 3-00 to win the School’s League Hurling title in Cootehill. Pictured is captain Charlie O Donoghue receiving the trophy from Phil Smith Chairman School’s League. John Cullen in goal was immense with great cover from Joe Mullaly Dominic Sheridan John Costello and Dessie Donohoe. Pat O Keefe Noel Galligan and Donal Smith were the scorers in chief in the De La Salle attack.
Veronica Fitzpatrick daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Fitzpatrick Knockatee Ballyhaise is appointed to the staff of the Hibernian Bank College Green Dublin. She is a former pupil of Saint Clare’s secondary and commercial colleges.
Tentative steps but after examining the workings of the Clones and Cootehill Credit Unions it is announced that a Credit Union will be established in Cavan town shortly. In the meantime pass books to save with the proposed organization are now available from Saint Augustine’s Hall each Tuesday night under the supervision of the working study group.
National Blood Transfusion Unit visit Cavan and award silver pelicans to Michael Coyle 14 Saint Phelim’s Place Gerard Clail 25 Saint Patrick’s Swellan Brother Augustine De La Salle James Brady Smith’s Garage Tommy Goldrick Kilmore Kathleen Smith Lisdarn Aine Sullivan 33 Church Street Eugene O Neill 7 Lakeview.
Death of Andy Smith Pullamore after a long illness at the age of 59. Journeyed to America early in the year but health deteriorated in recent months. He was the proprietor of a road merchandise company mainly working for Guinness Group Sales delivering kegs of draught beer to every pub in the area. He was known far and near and took a leading part in greyhound racing and coursing in the area. He was the owner of some excellent greyhounds who won in Clones Longford Mullingar and Navan tracks. Great follower of the Cavan team he seldom missed a game in Breffni Park and in recent years took a vey keen interest in the welfare of Killygarry GFC. Andy Smith is survived by his two brothers Jack and Michael two sisters Mary Rhatigan New York and Lena Jordan. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Sudden death of Paul Conaty Killgarry on Monday at the age of 50 shocks the town and country. Native of Cavan town Paul came from a avid footballing family playing with Cavan Slashers. He was brother of Paddy Conaty winner of two All Ireland minor medals in 1937 and again when he captained the team in 1938 against Kerry. Paul was a member of the Cavan Slashers panel that beat Cornafean in 1941 with the Slashers again captained by his brother Paddy who was by now a regular member of the Cavan senior team . The family ran a public house and grocery in Bridge Street on the corner of Abbey Street. Paul was a most progressive farmer adding to his stock and holding at every opportunity. He was always available to help or advice a neighbour and was known for his generosity and pleasant helpful nature. He is survived by his wife three sons Jack Peadar and Enda four daughters Noreen Pauline Marie and Eileen brother and sister. Saint Brigid’s Church in Killygarry was packed to capacity for the removal and funeral with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Sympathy is extended to Brian Wall MRCVSI Farnham Road on the death of his mother Mary widow of Patrick Wall well known publican in Ballinagh at the residence of her son in law T Smyth Garymore. She is survived by three sons Brian Cavan Paddy Newry and Tom Dublin one daughter Nancy Smith Garymore and one sister Mrs K McCormack Ballinagh . Father J Canon Donohoe PP Bruskey officiated at the very large and representative funeral from Saint Phelim’s Church Ballinagh to the adjoining cemetery.
July 26th 1968 New long awaited swimming pool for Cavan is incorporated into the plans for new Technical School at Tullymongan Cavan. The pool will cost in the region of £16,000 and there will be a state grant of £10,000. Cavan Urban Cavan VEC Cavan County Council and the various schools who will be using this super pool will come up with the balance with no direct public funding required.
Joseph Hill 23 year old farmer’s son is killed while driving from the Ramor Ballroom Virginia at Knocknagilla on main Cavan to Dublin road. Detained in hospital with serious injuries are Pauline Cullen aged 20 Swanlinbar clerk typist with Cavan County Council and Josephine Sheridan aged 27 ESB Receptionist. Michael Breslin garage proprietor aged 45 from Kells is also detained at the Hospital while his three passengers s wife Eileen sister Kitty McGovern and husband Hugh home on holiday from Glasgow were released after treatment. On enquiry at the Hospital it was stated that Pauline Cullen was comfortable and out of danger while Joe Sheridan was still on the danger list. Joe Hill was only son of Joseph farmer and Nora NT Stragella. There was a huge crowd at Cavan Surgical Hospital to accompany the cortege to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim where Cavan Motor Club of which Joe was a founding member formed a guard of honour. He is survived by his parents sisters relatives and many friends over a wide area.
Norman Cinnamond wins the Guinness open dry fly competition on Lough Ennell county Westmeath.
In an encyclical entitled ‘Humanae Vitae’ Pope Paul VI declares that any form of artificial birth control is against the Divine Will. The announcement is criticized and disputed by among others the American Archbishop Thomas Roberts.
Cavan Open Tennis Tournament men’s singles final is won by Paul McElhenny Dublin and the Ladie’s singles was won by Jean Russell Lanesboro Sligo. Jean Russell and Paul McElhenny also won the Mixed Doubles.
Presentation to Mr and Mrs Oliver Young on the occasion of his opening new drapery shop previously run by his late uncle John Young opposite the Surgical Hospital. Over 200 guest from Ballyhaise crowded into the Ulster Arms and a modern dinging room suite was presented to Oliver and Mrs Young by Rev Nicholas J Comey PP on behalf of his many friends in Ballyhaise on Friday night last.
German students on education trip to Cavan staying with parents of Cavan students for the next two weeks.
Death of Katie Galligan Glasdrummond Poles relict of Andrew Galligan. She is survived by her sons daughters relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
County Cavan Golf Club O Hanlon Cup Final Peter Coogan beat Brendan Harding. In the Farnham Cup Final Jim Beirne beat Bridie Farrelly 2 and 1. Mart McCarthy won the Kathleen Sullivan prize.
Fourth Anniversary notice for Bobby Simpson saint Patrick’s Swellan Cavan former Bus Inspector CIE who died on 22nd July 1964. Sadly missed by his wife Lily and family.
Longford beat Laois 3-9 to 1-4 to win their first ever Leinster Senior Championship Final before an attendance of 30,000 at Croke Park Dublin. Longford led by 0-7 to 1-1 at half time. Larry Gillen former Cavan Gael’s star was brilliant at full back for Longford. The team was trained by Mick Higgins Cavan and they will now play Kerry in the All Ireland semi final. John Dowling of Offaly was the referee.
The newly formed Breffni Boy’s Band will be the official band at this year’s Ulster Final . They will parade the teams and play selections before and at half time of the senior match. They will leave Cavan early on Sunday morning and will take up a collection in Belfast for the new equipment and uniforms. Eamonn Gaffney is his preview expects Cavan to triumph with centre field the decisive area for both sides. Admission is 6/- stand 4/- extra. Tickets 10/- are available for the stand from TP O Reilly Ballyconnell and Breffni Park.
Eddie Brady Ballinamore wins the Junior Mile at the Clonliffe Sport’s at the Morton Stadium. Eddie ran the classic distance in a time of 4:7:04 with B Cribben Phoenix Harriers 2nd and Frank Brady now running in the Clonliffe colours 3rd in 4:22:05
Richard J O Riordan son of Tim Plumber and Margie O Riordan College Street is home on holiday form USA where he is presently in the USA Army. He served in Vietnam and in combat he was seriously injured in the arm defending his platoon from the Vietcong. He later received the coved Purple Heart Medal for bravery beyond the call of duty.
Home on holiday and heading for Casement Park Belfast next Sunday is Terry Duignan former Cavan senior football star of the early 1950. Terry is spending a holiday at his home 6 Saint Patrick’s Terrace. He is trainer of the Monaghan and Cavan teams in New York.
Film crews from RTE are presently recording ‘Bring Down the Lamp’ in the Farnham Arms Hotel. The show will be transmitted at a later date.
National Council for the Blind take up their door to door collection in Cavan town. Church gate collections will be taken up in the outlying areas.
August 2nd 1968 Patrick McKiernan takes his degree of MO at UCD. Paddy was educated at Belturbet National School and Saint Patrick’s College is son of Dr and Mrs McKiernan Belturbet and is presently home physician in Saint Vincent’s Hospital.
With a great fanfare Timmy Murphy opens his new garage at Moynehall. Maurice Jackson is the first to fill up his car at Timmy’s modern forecourt where a draw was held for a variety of valuable prizes. 1st Peter McCaffrey College View Cavan 2nd Kevin Dolan Wolfe Tone Street 3rd Hugh McDermott ‘Lucky Coady’ Stradone 4th Jimmy Cullen Saint Anne’s Cathedral Road 5th Paddy Smith Wolfe Tone Street 6th Pat McKiernan Abbey Bar 7th Frank McConnell ‘Arch Court’ 8th Bridie Eames Ballinagh Road 8th Paddy McCormack 376 Harold’s Cross Road Dublin 6 9th Mickey Rooney Arch Court 10th Martin Crowe Kilnavara 11th Sandra Foster Moynehall 12th Brian Tansey BE Ballinagh Road
Cavan Shamrock’s have facile win over Ashfield to qualify for the Drifter’s Cup Final at Rathluden Cootehill. Ashfield held the impressive town team to a goal deficit at half time but in the second half the Shamrock’s showed the class that has brought so many honours in recent times. The Shamrock’s opened their account coming up to half time when Gerry Egan slotted home a penalty. Eamonn O Riordan PJ Maguire and Pat Timmoney scored well worked goals in the second half with Jim Sheridan Richard Graham and Paddy Sheridan outstanding in defence.
Down cruise to yet another Ulster crown easily defeating a very disappointing Cavan team 0-16 to 1-8 before an attendance of 35,000 at bright but showery Casement Park Belfast.. Charlie Gallagher scored Cavan’s scrambled goal with the last kick of the match. Down were much better than their winning margin suggest and will be a big test for Galway in the semi final. The game was settled when it was announced before the start that Cavan star Ray Carolan was unfit to play. Down flooded the midfield area sometimes having six players there and owned the ball for long spells as they mounted attack after attack. Cavan did quite well with their meager share of procession but the big Cross man was the difference and Down for the first time in many years were totally dominant at midfield. Down led by 0-7 to 0-5 at half time. Immediately after the restart Cavan had points from Charlie Gallagher and Micheal Greenan to level the match but Down went up another gear and totally dominated the game from there to the finish allowing Cavan jus one point and a scrambled goal with Danny Kelly in the Down goal injured after he collided with a post in his vain effort to save the goal scored by Charlie Gallagher with the last kick of the encounter. Cavan Paddy Lyons Gabriel Kelly Brendan Donohoe Peter Pritchard Brendan Murtagh Tm Lynch Andy McCabe Fergus McCauley Hughie Newman Micheal Greenan John Joe O Reilly Philip Murray Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher and Steve Duggan. Subs Tony Morris for John Joe O Reilly and Enda McGowan for Brendan Donohoe. Armagh who beat Cavan in the semi final easily accounted for Derry 4-8 to 1-7 in the Minor final leading by 1-3 to 1-2 at half time but Armagh goals in the 9th 14th and 15th minute settled the encounter in favour of the Orchard county.
Death of Mollie Cullivan at her residence 42 Annesley Avenue North Strand and formerly of 27 College Street Cavan on July 27th 1968. She was a member of the well known highly respected McCoy family Cavan and Dublin . Funeral from Saint Augustine’s William Street Dublin to Ballgriffin cemetery.
Death of Catherine Johnston ‘Rock House’ Drumliffe Redhills at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Formerly a member of the well known highly respected Williams family. She is survived by her husband George sons Brain former Town Clerk Cavan Aidan and one daughter Ann. There was a capacity attendance at Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise with burial later in Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
Last thatched house in Cavan town at Thomas Clarke’s Swellan gets a new that from master Thatcher Phil Smith Derrawinna . Formerly known as the ‘Old Malt House’ Clarke’s are extensive farmers and supply milk to many households in Cavan town.
Twenty one Belgian students are working on the new Scout Den from early morning to late at night in beautiful sunny warm weather making spectacular progress. They are being fed by local families and staying in Saint Patrick’s College. They will be in Cavan for one busy week and have just completed a similar project in Doonbeg county Clare. They will be guests of honour at a social in Saint Augustine’s Hall on Friday night.
Because of the clash with the Ulster Final in Belfast the number of pilgrims who made their way in sunny summer conditions to the Reek on Croagh Patrick is well down on previous years.
Richard Black Peace Commissioner Farnham Road is appointed a Commissioner for Oaths by the Minister for Justice Micheal O Morain.
August 9th 1968 Smyth and Company Balbriggan interview girls to fill the thirty vacancies at their new factor in the Swellan field. A 5,000 square foot pre fabricated will be erected by September 22nd 1968. The factory is expected to employ 50 girls by Christmas and up to 200 in full production.. Dermot McCarthy County Manager and Brian O Grady County Development Officer are the recipients of many compliments at the monthly Cavan Urban District Council meeting. It was stated that Smyth’s of Balbriggan were over 200 years in business and had a world wide reputation for quality and satisfaction dealing in quality garments. The Council unanimously decided to sell the site of 9 acres 3 roods and 10 perches for £1,000. Smyth’s General Manager is presently in Continental Europe buying machinery for their new enterprise in Cavan.
Patrick Keaveney and Mrs Lily Reilly both retiring from their teaching positions in Coolboyogue School are made a presentation on behalf of the pupils and parents by Father PJ Gargan Adm Cavan. Master Keaveney was Principal for 18 years having taught for over 30 years in Kilnalack NS and for some time he taught in the old Cavan NS with the Reilly family while Lily Reilly is over 45 years teaching in Coolboyogue.
Cecil Lindsay Richardson Avenue Bronx New York takes his BA in Accounting in Iona College New York. He is son of Mr and Mrs Robert Lindsay Clonogonnell and attended the Royal School from 1957-1962. He is presently working with Arthur Anderson and Company New York. He emigrated in 1963 and is married to the former Sandra Acheson Rockfield Crosserlough.
First profession of vows at Holy Rosary Convent Killeshandra pictured are Sister M Caritas Vaughan College Road Cork Sister Mary Duignan Boyle county Roscommon Sister M Fergal Claffey Portlaoise and Sister Mary Chanel McEvoy Carrickmacross county Monaghan.
Longford rally just fails as they are edged out 2-13 to 2-11 in the All Ireland semi final at Croke Park Dublin before an attendance of 40,000. Longford trailed Kerry 2-7 to 0-6 at half time. At one stage in the second half they were nine points behind but rallied to nearly catch the Kingdom at the end of a thrilling second half.
Eight day tour of Ireland passes through Cavan in glorious summer sunshine on its way to Birr county Offaly. Peter Doyle led the leading group through the packed streets of Cavan four minutes ahead of the main pack.
Oliver Donohoe from Ballyconnell is conferred with his BSocSc degree at UCD. He is youngest son of Francis and the late Delia Donohoe Ballyconnell and is presently employed in RTE. He is holder of the Dale Carnegie award for public speaking and public relations.
August 16th 1968 Three hundred and twenty years of memories are recalled in the front page photo showing one of Cavan’s foremost families from Munelta Stradone whose total age amounts to 320 years. Pictured are John 87 Munelta Stradone James Bridge Street and Andy Killynebber 84 year old twins and Pat the youngest of the family at 82. Pat was home on holidays from London and the brothers gathered to toast their collective health.
Frank Brady well known international athlete Thomas Gaffney Jimmy McCormack Philip J O Reilly John Phair Dominic Twoomey Augustine Seagrave and Philip Sexton receive University scholarships on the strength of the results of their Leaving Certificate exam at Saint Patrick’s College. Rossa Kenny and Denis McDwyer are others to score impressive marks.
Eamonn Gaffney tips Galway to continue their dominance over Down in next Sunday’s All Ireland semi final at Croke Park. Down first met Galway in 1959 at the same stage and have failed to beat the Westerners in two further semi finals in the 1960s. Mattie McDonagh is bidding to add a further All Ireland medal to his present tally of 4.
Frank Brady is highly impressive finishing 3rd in the Catholic Student’s 1,500 metres in Lisbon.
Phil Murray captain of the successful Garages team is presented with the Harp Lager Cup at a function in the Ulster Arms Hotel. Pictured are Leo Dowling Treasurer Cavan Barmen Phil Murray Michael Kennedy Guinness Group Sales Thomas Longworth Guinness and Seamus Fay Chairman of Cavan Barmen’s Association.
Castlerahan beat Mullahoran in the semi final of the senior championship 3-4 to 2-3 at Breffni Park and now play Crosserlough or Mountnuggent who contest the second semi final after Mountnuggent who knocked out Cavan Gael’s took the scalp of Bailieborough 3-4 to 2-3 in the quarter final at Breffni Park.
Cavan Shamrock’s captained by the ever dependable Frank Lyons win the Owen McCabe for the first time at Villa Park in Clones when they beat a formidable Carrickmacross 5-2 in the well attended final on a beautiful sun kissed night last Friday. Johnny Lynch and Jim Sheridan were the foundation of this great Cavan win and after a shaky start Paddy McNamara showed how brilliant he can be. Carrick rocked Cavan wit their early aggression and deservedly took an early lead. Noel Smith after great work by Pat Timmons and Eamonn O Riordan shot a great goal for the Shamrock’s on just 15 minutes to equalize. Then a rare slip up in the Cavan defence let Carrick in for a soft goal which shocked the Shamrock’s into action and they played brilliantly from there to halftime scoring through Eamonn O Riordan after great work by Pat Timmons and Noel Smith crossed into the box where in rushing centre forward PJ Maguire lifted his foot to let the ball run on to O Riordan who almost tore the nets from the rigging to prolonged applause from the spectators. The half time whistle was sounded on the kick off and the teams were locked at 2-2. Early in the second half came the moment that decided the game when Eamonn O Riordan beat the off side trap to score his second goal and put Shamrock’s into the lead for the first time. Many of the Carrick fans at this stage headed for referee Clarke from Lisnaskea howling that O Riordan ‘was a mile offside ‘ but after prolonged discussion with the linesmen the referee allowed the goal and Shamrock’s were on their way to creating history. Carrick had no answer to the fleet footed well tutored Cavan team who reveled on the billiard like surface that was Villa Park and when O Riordan completed his hat trick on 77 minutes the referee had no option but to dismiss one of the Carrick defenders for persistent foul play. The Shamrock’s played possession football using the wide dimensions of Villa Park which was verdant green of billiard table texture in the late summer evening and when Shamrock’s were awarded a late penalty which Gerry Egan converted the cup was won for Cavan for the first time 5-2 with Carrickmacross very unhappy with the manner in which the game was refereed and controlled by Mr Clarke and his officials from Lisnaskea. Joe Black Solicitor Clones President of Clones AFC presented the magnificent Owen McCabe Cup to Frank Lyons captain of Cavan Shamrock’s with 12 of the panel receiving statuettes while the gallant Carrickmacross were presented with their losers medals to the applause of all present. Paddy McNamara after a very shaky start performed well and made several miraculous saves to keep the Shamrock’s in the game when it was flowing against them in the first half. Captain Frank Lyons had his usual steady game for the Shamrock’s while Johnny Lynch Jim Sheridan Rick Graham and Paddy Sheridan relished the battle the harder it go the more they excelled. Gerry Egan was brilliant in his attacking wing half role and took the penalty like a veteran giving the Carrick goalkeeper no chance. PJ Maguire at centre forward was a revelation and his deft touches and ball skills were soundly applauded by the large crowd and he had a hand in all of the Shamrock’ s goals laying off the ball to better placed colleagues. Pat Timmoney with his fast jinking runs was the maker of nearly all of the Shamrock’s opportunities which Noel Smith and three goal hero Eamonn O Riordan converted when ever the opportunity arose. The team was managed by Jimmy ‘Busby’ Egan who was loud in his exhortations to his players throughout and was the first to congratulate them on a ground breaking victory witnessed by a record crowd of Cavan fans who travelled by luxury coaches to the game and celebrated in Clones long into the night.
Death of Annie Leonard in Belfast. She was a member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected families with her family being in business for generations in Main Street and Bridge Street in the drapery business. The best known of the family was famous Cavan and Cavan Slashers hero Packy who died at a young age and was known for his outstanding skills as a sportsman at football handball billiards/snooker and golf, Annie was known for her great faith charity and gentle kind disposition with a great sense of wit and good humour. The funeral took place from the Holy Family Belfast to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Patrick O Reilly late of College Street at the age of 73 in New York. Before emigrating he was a Porter in the Hibernian Bank in Cavan and later was an Inspector on the Railways in Brooklyn New York. He is survived by his brother Peter in New York three sisters Margaret and Mary Cavan and Elizabeth in Derby.
Father Desmond O Dowd celebrates the 8 am Mass on the Feast of the Ascension in Cavan Cathedral and later celebrated the 10 am children’s Mass. Father PJ Gargan Adm who succeeds Father Joseph Dolan celebrated the 11:30 am Mass.
August 23rd 1968 Teddy Carroll MRCVSI son of the late Tom and Mrs Carroll MRCVSI Main Street is home and back in Cavan for the first time in 19 years. He left Ireland in 1949 and spent three years in Canada before joining the US Department of Agriculture. His wife is the former Nancy Brady from Ballyjamesduff and they have four daughters and three sons. He is brother of Donal Carroll well known Irish Independent Sport’s Editor.
19,020 people visit Saint Patrick’s Purgatory in Lough Derg during the 1968 season including many young people and students. Pilgrims came from several European countries including France Belgium and Italy and from the USA including Bishop Manning from California. There were several pilgrims from South America and Africa.
Desmond Sheridan Drumullig Butlersbridge is knocked down and killed by a North of Ireland driver near his home at Drumullig Butlersbridge on the main Cavan to Belturbet Road.. The very popular 23 year old Law Clerk who worked in George V Maloney’s in Main Street was dead on admission to Cavan Surgical Hospital. Dessie was an outstanding footballer with Butlersbridge Saint Aidan’s who formed a guard of honour at the removal and later carried the coffin from the outskirts of the village to the Church. Father PJ McManus officiated at the biggest funeral seen in Butlersbridge for many years and again his colleagues carried the coffin the long journey from the Church to Saint Aidan’s cemetery. Dessie was one of nature’s gentlemen and was a most attractive decent good humored interesting handsome six foot plus man. He is survived by his mother Josephine brother Val in Dublin and Barry Drumullig sisters Mrs J McElgunn Belturbet Mrs Morrissey Mohill and Eileen USA. The game between Killeshandra and Butlersbridge fixed for the Bridge was postponed as a mark of respect. Conor McCorry builder and farmer Enniskillen was at Cavan Court before Justice Sam Shaw charged with driving a car dangerously at Drumullig causing the death of Dessie Sheridan aged 24 Law Clerk.
First pub in Crossdoney the Shantully Inn is opened by local creamery manager John J Sheridan. The restoration cost over £3,000. The head barman is Teddy O Kane Clones who has five years experience of the business at the ‘Roadhouse’ Dundalk. The shop was purchased in 1966 and run as a grocery by John J’s wife Mrs Sheridan. John extinguished two bar licenses in Cork city to obtain the license for ‘The Shantully Inn’
Down beat Galway in thrilling All Ireland semi final 2-10 to 2-8 at Croke Park and will play Kerry in the All Ireland final in September. Down dominated the early exchanges with the star studded Galway men not showing a lot of appetite for the battle and Down led at the interval 1-5 to 0-3. Galway with the aid of two quick goals dominated the early stages of the second half and drew level. The game was poised to end in a draw until Down showed their superior fitness shooting two late points to earn their place in the final.
Glorious day for the first old folks outing to Bettystown organized by the local branch of the Red Cross. Pictured are Betty Breslin Teresa Kitson Lily Simpson Rose Finlay and Des Maguire before departing in a luxury coach supplied free of charge by Maurice Jackson.
Fifty applicants for thirty jobs at the new Cavan Textile factory in the Lake Field in Swellan. Mr Forsyth General Manager who interviewed the applicants said that they were of a very high standard. The factory will open for training on September 23rd 1968.
Junior members of Cavan Presidia of the Legion of Mary raise £64 Biafra after they witnessed the scenes of starvation and hunger endured by these poor people on television.
Sean Walsh from Wolfe Tone Street the outstanding well known long distance swimmer will take part in the two way swim of Lake Windermere which is the highest and coldest lake in England. In his build up to this invitational event he will attempt to swim Lake Coniston.
August 30th 1968 Finian O Callaghan Wood Work teacher and Principal of Kilnaleck Vocational School publishes his outstanding book ‘Woodwork and Woodwork Drawing’ which is a must for students and teachers of woodwork both here in Ireland and abroad.
Crosserlough overcome Mountnuggent 1-12 to 2-5 to qualify for the County senior final. The teams were locked at 1-5 each at the interval. They will play Castlerahan who include among their all star galaxy John Nallen former Mayo Galway Meath and Cavan star John O Dwyer.
Sympathy is extended to Louis Blessing Main Street on the death of his brother Leo well known Cootehill businessman and a founder member of Monaghan Bacon Company at the age of 63. He was a leading member and official of Cootehill Celtic GFC and organizer of the Fleadh Cheoil. Very well known and popular throughout a wide area the family were note gaelic footballers with brother Louis winning two All Ireland medals in 1933 and 1935. He is survived by his wife Bridie son Kevin London Joseph Cootehill. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Michael’s Church Cootehill where the chief celebrant was Father James J O Reilly PP Dean of Kilmore with burial later in Middle Chapel cemetery.
Breffni Motors formerly the property of the late James Smith is sold in trust to TJ Fitzpatrick Solicitor for £6,500. The auctioneer was Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn Auctioneers 89 Main Street who later revealed that the purchasers were Paddy and Patricia Barry who were setting up a Singer Sewing Machine Centre and would continue with the petrol pumps at least for the moment.
Fiona Smith with 66 wins Annette Murphy’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club while Muriel Doherty wins the Perpetual Cup with Kathleen Brady second. The Cavan Ladie’s team to play Monaghan in Clones in the final of the Inter Club competition is Margaret English Muriel Doherty Joan O Hanlon Eileen Maloney Joan Hickey and Maureen McDonald. All are asked to be on the first tee in Clones on Monday 2nd September at 3 pm.
September 6th 1968 Anna Smith 2 Abbey Street and Eileen Gilroy Shannow Ballinagh are again prize winners this time following their final exams for State Registered Nurses at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey England.
Ulster and Cavan football star emigrates to England having won three Ulster Senior medals in 1962 1964 and 1967 he also won a senior championship medal with Bailieborough in 1964. He won a Railway Cup medal with Ulster on Saint Patrick’s Day 1968.
Jimmy Egan Coach to Cavan Shamrocks in revealing his panel shocks the local soccer public by stating that the two stars of the recent Owen McCabe Cup win in Clones are not available to line out with the Shamrocks in their final battle against old rival Carrickmacross at Rathluden Park Cootehill in the Drifters Cup Final which carries a cup and twelve pairs of the high fashion Drifters shoes for the winners. The Shamrock’s have match winners in captain Frank Lyons Johnny Lynch Rick Graham Paddy Sheridan PJ Maguire Pat Timmons and Gerry Egan. Joe Ralph Dundalk will referee the game on Sunday kick off 3:30 pm
Cavan Gaels Minors with a little bit more luck than in their League clash beat Mullagh 4-14 to 4-7 to win the Cavan Minor title at well attended and highly charged Breffni Park. The Gaels this time were ready for the challenge and showed their steel and will to win from the very start. While two of their goals could be termed very lucky going in off defenders they were still marginally the better tem and never lost sight of their ultimate goal which was victory fair and square. Mullagh coached by Pat Carolan local Solicitor and star of Cavan’s last All Ireland victory in 1952 were just a little over confident and did not accord the Gael’s the respect that they subsequently earned in this rough tough encounter. After a sporting game Mullagh descended to spoiling tactics to stop the flying ball playing townsmen. Play was held up coming near the end when a Cavan Gael’s attacker was assaulted off the ball by a Mullagh defender. Both sets of spectators were quickly on the field with a lot of ‘hand bagging’ and threatening language been used by both sides. Phil Smith Chairman of the Minor Board had to curtail his presentation of the Oliver Plunkett Cup to Gael’s captain and star Micheal Galligan as spectators stormed the presentation area. Even though the Cavan Gael’s defence were very slow to settle and were leaking scores in the first half the outstanding play of their centre field and forwards ensured that they led by 2-9 to 2-3 at the interval.. Gael’s Paddy Blessing PJ Dunne John McNamara Brian Lee Tony Dunne Jimmy Galligan Martin Fitzpatrick Dominick Twoomey Haulie Reilly M Smith Micheal Galligan Jimmy Brown Pat Geoghegan Maxie McDonald and Philip Wray. Referee Donal Crotty.
Death of Bernard Tracey 24 Wolfe Tone Street and formerly Butlersbridge. He was employed by Cavan County Council Machinery Yard on the outdoor staff where he was extremely popular with employers and colleagues. He came to live in Cavan town about one year ago. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
‘Thalassa Thalassa ‘ by well known Drumcrave playwright Joe G O Reilly is back on Radio Eireann next Sunday afternoon at 3:30.
As the new transport system kicks into play all schools re opening in the area report record attendances
.September 13th 1968 Margaret English playing the best golf of her life teams up with to win the Irish Final of the Daily Mail foursomes. They will now represent Ireland in the finals in Southport and Ainsdale championship course in Ayr Scotland. Cavan beat Clontarf in the All Ireland final Cavan beat Clontarf in the last game. .
Larry Cunningham well known Granard based showband star and building contractor opens a new Supermarket in Granard which will also be a depot for the Cavan based ‘New Pin Cleaners’. Larry is a native of Cloneen three miles on the Cavan side of Granard. He was educated at Cloneen National School and the Technical School in Granard where he excelled in woodwork mechanical drawing and building methods. At night he sang with Gown bases ‘Grafton’ Showband before being spotted by Jimmy Smith to front the Mighty Avons. He has several hits to his name including ‘Tribute to Jim Reeves’ and ‘Lovely Leitrim’ which has made him a household name in both England USA and here at home. He was recently invited to sing at Powerscourt for the visiting Prince Rainier and Princess Grace. He is up at the crack of dawn each day to attend t his construction business and is presently renovating a pub in Oldcastle for Pat Flood. ‘Larry’s Supermarket’ Granard will be managed by Beatrice Nannery who hails from Kilcogy.
Crosserlough totally dominating football in Cavan this time win the Intermediate title defeating neighbours Ballymachugh 1-10 to 0-4 in the final in Breffni Park.
Minnie McCarren wins the Towel competition at County Cavan Golf Club.
Team from Glasnevin in Dublin play a star studded Cavan selection in Breffni Park 5-12 to 3-10. The very well known Cavan Billiards and snooker wizard Mickey Breslin was man of the match many present remarking that he should have arun out with the county before he returns to County Cavan Tennis Court where he is seeded Number 1 at present. Mickey got great support from Cavan Gael’s star Oliver ‘Misey’ Crowe Dermot Burke who scored four of the goals and Teddy O Neill who brought off some miraculous saves in goal.
One of Cavan Shamrock’s greatest ever wins as they trail Carrickmacross 4-1 at the interval in the Drifter’s Final and emerge 5-4 winners with a scintillating second half display. Captained by central defender Frank Lyons the Owen McCabe Cup winners were mobbed as they were presented with the 12 pair of high fashion Drifter’s shoes and the Drifter’s Cup by Jim McMullen at Rathluden Park Cootehill. The Shamrock’s were seriously handicapped by the absence of Jim Sheridan and top goal scorer Eamonn O Riordan. Jacky Murphy Gerry Egan PJ Maguire and the flying Pat Timmons were the match winners in the second half. Goal by Gerry Egan was the only reward for the Shamrock’s in the first half in which they had and even share of the play but fell behind 3-1 to a dour hard tackling no nonsense Carrick at the interval. A great goal by Noel Conlon seemed to sew up the game for Carrickmacross early in the second half and Carrick were lulled into a false state of complacency. Then lion hearted Johnny Lynch having one of his best ever games for Shamrock’s found schemer Gerry Egan who laid off an inch perfect pass to Rick Graham to blast high into the Carrick net making the score 4-2. Cavan Shamrock’s then took over in centre field and Jackie Murphy Gerry Egan and the always dangerous Noel Smith missed chances to close the gap. Then never say die Johnny Lynch went the direct way pumping in a high ball to the Carrick goals which was covered by the keeper but Gerry Egan managed to foil his attempt to cleanly catch the ball spilled out to the lurking centre forward PJ Maguire who blasted the ball to the Carrick net and it was suddenly 4 all in a thrilling Cup Final. With time almost up and both teams threatening to score Pat Timmons went on a mazy sol run outstripping the Carrick defence when he was pulled down and the referee awarded a free kick from 30 yards. Johnny Lynch man of the match stepped up and sent a rocket to the Carrickmacross net to stun the Monaghan men and prompt an invasion of the field by the deliriously happy Cavan fans. Paddy McNamara in the Cavan goal was slow to warm up but once he got into his stride he never put a foot wrong and he was soundness personified in the Cavan defence. He got great cover from defenders Paddy Sheridan captain Frank Lyons Martin Clarke and Rick Graham. Gerry Egan was always threatening around the Carrick goal and got great support from Noel Smith PJ Maguire Jackie Murphy and Pat Timmons. Cavan Shamrock’s Paddy McNamara Marin Clarke Rick Graham Johnny Lynch Frank Lyons Paddy Sheridan Jackie McMahon Gerry Egan PJ Maguire Noel Smith and Pat Timmons.
Death of Margaret Smith Drumcrave. She was widow of the well known Peter Smith who owned a pub at 59 Main Street many years ago before retiring to the family home in Drumcrave. The family were all very well known members of the Old IRA and took a leading part in the Cavan area in the fight for Independence. Very well known lady in the area she was known for her unstinting hospitality and charity to those less well off. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father ABC McGrath officiating.
Sympathy is extended to Sergeant BJ Nolan on the death of his brother John in Sheffield.
Bridge N/S PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Very small fair in Cavan but prices are well up. Yearlings £40-45 Two year olds £65-75 . Working horses £80-100 colts £45-55 ponies £35-40 foals £30-40 and donkeys £18-25 with Billy and Sean McCabe offering top prices for donkies for export to the seaside trade in the North of England.
September 13th 1968 Brother Ultan the very popular Principal of Saint Felim’s school is leaving to take up an appointment as Principal in Arklow after six very fruitful years in Cavan. Before his departure he was made a presentation by the De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are Father Raymond Brady Brother Cassenius the new Principal in Cavan Brother Ultan Sherlock Toggy Connolly making the presentation and Timmy Murphy.
Further meeting in the long preliminary work to establish a branch of the Credit Union in Cavan with Michael O Donohoe Credit Union League of Ireland addressing a well attended meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall.
Father Ray Brady with a nett 65 is the very popular winner of the Captain’s Danny O Kelly’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. He had the better score on the second nine from Phil Smith Rock Cross. Doctor Tony Farrelly had the best Gross with a scintillating 74 while Sean McSherry and Patsy Shield were the winners of the nine hole competition.
September 20th 1968 Pictured on her wedding day last Tuesday is Katherine English calling to Our Lady’s Ward Saint Phelim’s Hospital to visit her old friend Rose ‘Granny’ Lee a naïve of Mountnuggent . He good friend Eilish McEntee and herself are weekly visitors to ‘Granny’ and on her wedding day the now brand new Katherine Cusack vowed to continue the tradition.
Joan Cronin Annaglough is the pretty and very popular ‘Miss Cavan ‘ at the ‘Back to Lavey Festival’
Deputy Secretary Michael Murphy introduces the new allowances for elected County Council representatives which include 1/6 per mile travelling allowance 25/- subsistence if away for more than 3 hours 35/- subsistence for trips longer than 7 hours and overnight expenses of £3-5-0. AJ O Brien complains in jest about the provision for the pension fund while Paddy Smith Chairman reminds the Assistant Secretary that the half one is now 2/9 and the bottle of stout 1/9 and the allowance wouldn’t wet his whiskers. At the same meeting Andy O Brien asks MJ Smith Secretary to do all in his power to tie down the Department of Health to a site for the proposes Regional Hospital in Cavan. The Secretary said that they are in contact with the department and have three sites on the agenda which he is not free to discuss at an open meeting.
The legendary Patrick Smith Fianna Fail Cootehill no relation of Paddy Smith TD is once again elected to the post of Chairman of Cavan County Council by one vote from the outgoing Paddy Reilly Fine Gael. Amazingly Paddy has been Chairman from 1942-1955 and from 1964-1967 and this grand old man is a member of Cavan County Council since he was elected in 1932.
Catholic Youth Rally in Our Lady’s Shrine in Knock attracts over 20,000 young people many of them from the Cavan town area.
Advance Tyre Company open their 17th nationwide branch in Cavan town. The Company is owned by Irish Dunlop and the first manager in Cavan is Ben Parker.
Liam Maguire will referee the Sligo V Cork Minor All Ireland football final on Sunday. The Ballybay based Sergeant is no stranger to Croke Park having won an All Ireland senior medal when playing at centre half in the 1952 win against Meath a game in which his brother Father Des was in the full back line for Cavan and another brother Brendan played at centre field for Meath. Liam took charge of the All Ireland senior final between Down and Offaly in 1961.
Crosserlough win the coveted three in a row beating Castlerahan 2-6 to 0-8 on a beautiful sunny day in a well contested final at Breffni Park before an attendance of 4,000 who paid gate receipts of £450. The two teams were paraded before the game by the Breffni Boys Band who also entertained the crowd at half time taking up a unique collection where the spectators were asked to throw coins into six large sheets. Crosserlough led by 0-4 to 0-3 at half time but the breaks began to go Crosserlough’s way in the second half after they were awarded a penalty and Padraic Boyle their ace marksman shot to the Castlerahan net. John Nallen was outstanding for the challengers getting great support from John Dwyer Seamus McMahon and JJ Hetherton. Crosserlough had stars in every department and are just too good for any outfit in Cavan at this time. TP O Reilly Chairman of the County Board presented the famous Oliver Plunkett Cup to the outstanding John Joe O Reilly Captain of the Crosserlough team after the game. Referee Liam Maguire Ballybay.
Cavan Credit Union is formed – at last. President Father PJ McManus CC Vice President Tom Hickey BDS Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Vincent Walsh Assistant Treasurer Michael Drysdale.. Committee Maureen Barrett Seamus Fay 11 Owen Roe John P Smith and Eamonn Flynn. Supervisory Committee Michael Harding Mr A Kennedy and Mrs G Donohoe. Their office in the Hut at Cavan CYMS is opened each Friday from 6:30-8:30 and new members are most welcome.
Cavan ISPCA Pet Show in De La Salle School. Dog 1st Michael Lee. Cat 1st Helen Rahill. Cage Birds Gerard McCaffrey 1 Tullac Mongan. Open to all pets Gerard Gaffney Main Street.
Breffni Boy’s Band Chairman Danny McHugh Vice Chairman Eddie Quinn Secretary Micheal Smyth Assistant Secretary Eamonn Gaffney Treasurer Michal Geoghegan. Committee John O Rourke UDC Seamus Fox Maurice Jackson UDC Paddy McNamara Tom McKenna John Walsh. Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Place and Gerry Maguire. The band which is instructed and outfitted by John Donohoe and his assistant Robert Ryan was founded on the 14th May 1967 and have already raised a staggering £500 towards the cost of accordions drums and uniforms.
September 27th 1968 Fianna Fail launch their bid to make the country a once past the post electorate with all the other parties staunchly supporting the tried and tested PR method. Pictured at the launch of the PR campaign for Clann Na Poblacht in the Lakeland Hotel are Matthew Reilly Cavan County Council Sean Tully TD and P O Reilly.
Big debate on the future of Saint Felim’s Hospital in view of the impending location of the new Regional Hospital in Cavan. After a long debate in which Michael J Smith County Secretary pointed out that it would take £26,500 to bring Saint Felim’s up to date and conform to the health and safety regulations. Vincent Bartley summed up the mood of the meeting saying that it was better to put the development on the long finger until Cavan knew what the future intentions of the Department of Health were in relation to the Regional Hospital as all monies spent now could be obsolete in a very few years.
Before an attendance of 71,294 Down cause the shock of the decade when they comprehensively defeat firm favourites Kerry in the All Ireland senior final at Croke Park. Down got off to a lightening start and were never subsequently lead leading by 2-3 to 0-1 after only eight minutes of the first half. From the throw in Down were on the attack with Sean O Neill man of the match scoring the first point after only 30 seconds. Jim Milligan followed with a similar score two minutes later. Then in the sixth minute came the decisive score when Peter Rooney centre field sent in a long ball that was soaring over the bar at the Hill Sixteen end when it bounced back into play off the left hand post and Sean O Neill following up was most alert to blast the ball to the back of the Kerry net with Johnny Culloty and the Kerry defence totally off guard. Two minutes later the Kerry goose was well and truly cooked when Colm McAlarney who played Mick O Connell totally out of the game sent in a high ball again and this time the ball was scrambled to the net for a very fortunate Down goal. From there until the end Kerry were playing to save face and only a point from Din Joe Crowley and a goal from Brendan Lynch with almost the last kick of the game put a respectable shine on the Kerry score losing only by a very flattering two points to a wonderful Down side who played with great confidence and poise upholding their proud record of never been beaten by Kerry in the championship. Amid scenes of great jubilation Joe Lennon who had to go off injured at the interval returned to the Hogan Stand to receive the Sam Maguire from Cardinal Conway and announcing that the match ball would be autographed by all the players of the winning team and raffled for the poor and hungry in Biafra. Down All Ireland Champions 1968 Pictured are Brendan Sloan Peter Rooney Michael Cole Joe Lennon Captain Paddy Doherty Colm McAlarney John Purdy Tom O Hare John Murphy Ray McConville Willie Doyle Danny Kelly Sean O Neill Jim Milligan and Dan McCartan.
James King home on holiday from USA displays his first driving license issued by Cavan County Council on June 2nd 1914 and Numbered 316 and signed by then County Secretary William Finlay. James emigrated in 1914 and made the trip home for the first time in 1964. He served in the USA Army in the First World War 1914-1948 and is on holiday with his sister Mrs Mick Browne Butlersbridge.
Teresa Kennedy Noreen O Donoghue and Kathleen McInerney will represent Saint Clare’s Secondary School on ‘Mark Time’ on RTE television on October 3rd 1968.
Support for Conquer Cancer campaign and Church Gate Collection falls from over £200 to £57-18-11 as money pours in for Biafra after a series of news films on BBC and RTE shocked the world but now to the detriment of other worthy charities.
Bridge N/S Jim and Mrs Hearn E/W Peggy Willock and Maureen McDonald.
October 4th 1968 Mighty Avons Showband to build new hotel on the site of the old ‘Ford Lodge’ home of the old established Halpin family which they acquired two years ago at a cost of £25,00. Maurice Jackson asks the County Manager Dermot McCarthy what provision has been made for parking at the proposed new hotel complex to be told that there are provision for fifty cars on site while Joe McGovern a resident in Church Street is worried about the late night dancing and entertainment in the hotel saying that the ‘Sports Centre’ is attracting a very large vociferous late night crowd to that end of town and another such establishment would be the last straw. Dermot McCarthy seems to have all the answers saying that not one objection was received for this proposed venture and the dining room size is only 60 by 50 feet. Full planning permission was granted for the proposed venture.
Fergus O Connor seventeen year old son of Mr and Mrs Desmond O Connor O Neill Park Clones is awarded a university scholarship worth £300 to UCD where he will take and advanced science course as a result of his outstanding leaving certificate results. Fergus who secured six honours in his leaving cert at Saint McCartan’s Monaghan was also called to training as teacher.
Smith’s Motor Group in £2 million merger with motor assembly company BLN Dublin Motor Assembly Works in Wexford the Smith Group of a chain of garages nationwide.
Violence erupts on the streets of Derry as police clashed with groups of young people. Petrol bombs and stone hurled at the police in the trouble that erupted just a day after the police attack on a Civil Rights March in the city. Teenagers gathered in the Diamond hurling a barrage of stones and other debris smashing dozens of shop windows in the city. Ninety six people have been injured in the week end clashes with police. Police charged the crowd repeatedly with batons and water canon as the violence erupted. Many television and press cameramen threatened by the police after they filmed scenes from Saturday’s banned Civil Rights March. About 500 assembled in the city for Saturday’s Civil Rights March defying a Ministerial ban. After they had gone about 500 yards they were stopped by a line of RUC. In Duke Street the police charged the marchers striking them with batons leaving many marchers injured and bleeding from wounds to the face. Among those hit were Gerry Fitt MP and ~Eddie McAteer MP. Water canon sprayed marchers spectators and television film crews.
Inquest into the death of Desmond Sheridan Drumullig Butlersbridge Paddy Cusack County Coroner presiding are told by Tommy Rowan Deanery Street Belturbet a passenger in the vehicle driven by the owner who is alleged to have struck Dessie Sheridan that he and his companion Sean Donnolly ‘thumbed down’ a lift home at Loreto Cross at 1 am on Sunday August 18th 1968. Gerry Millar and Tony Rodgers whom he knew had already received a lift and were in the car when he entered. Just a short time later travelling at 40-50 mph along the road he saw a man lying on the road and shouted a warning to the driver who hit the man but stopped immediately. The man’s head was barely over the white line in the middle of the road at Drumullig. He had a good clear perfect view and when they emerged Dessie Sheridan was bleeding from the mouth and nose and appeared lifeless. Doctor Marcella O Connor who was on duty at the Surgical Hospital said that death was due to multiple fractures of the skull and severe hemorrhaging. The victim was dead on admission to the Surgical Hospital at 1:30 am on Sunday August 18th 1968. Noel Brady foreman of the Jury JB Murphy Solicitor on behalf of the driver C McCorrie Kilnabrand County Fermanagh joined with the Coroner Paddy Cusack Solicitor in tendering their sincerest sympathy to the dead man’s family.
Cavan town scores a respectable enough 98 points out of 150 in the Tidy Towns competition. Many of the local young people now on five day weeks at school volunteer their services for a limited time on Saturday mornings.
The Council decide to proceed with the eight old folks house on Wolfe Tone Street.
Ballyhaise win the Intermediate League cup beating Crosserlough 1-5 to 0-5 at Breffni Park. This is only their second ever trophy having won the Junior League four years ago. At half time Ballyhaise led by 1-4 to 0-2. At the end of an exciting grueling game TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board presented the trophy to Ballyhaise captain Hughie Newman. Team M Farrelly Conor Maguire E Maguire Tom Plunkett M Smith Hughie Newman Mick Kevlehan Hughie Browne Louis Lyons M Watters Steve Duggan Jim Leonard S Colwell Kevin McDonald a nd T Fay Sub JJ Fay for Jim Leonard. Referee Liam Maguire Ballybay.
Clones settle for a share of the spoils having outclassed Cavan Shamrock’s in a thrilling McGinnity Cup Final at Tierquin played before a capacity attendance who paid £50 gate receipts. Indeed Clones only equalized in the last minute after a jaded Cavan defence let danger man Willie Agnew through to cross to centre forward Hopkins for the vital second goal. Shamrock’s had to field without star defender Rick Graham while brilliant centre half and captain had to leave the park with a head injury at half time. Clones had over 70% of the play but their tight short passing game failed to penetrate the solid Shamrock’s defence until late on. The Irish Red Cross ambulance service were on hand to render first aid in this sporting and well fought final. Clones have agree to Shamrock’s request to defer the replay for one week to allow the team officials and supporters to attend the visitation of the graves in Cullies cemetery next Sunday.
Cavan and District AUL Chairman Bobbie Sewell Monaghan Vice Chairman Jimmy Egan Secretary Ray Griffith Assistant Secretary Micheal Smyth all Cavan Treasurer Billy Davey Clones Registrar Jim McDermott Clones.
Cavan Gael’s honour newly weds at social and presentation in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are Gerry Carroll Donal Crowe and Hugo Cafferty with their new wives. The presentation was made to the happy couples by Jim McDonnell Chairman of the Gael’s.
Women’s Mission closes in the Cathedral with the men’s mission to start on Sunday evening. The Augustinian Order are conducting the mission which is dropping the traditional early Mass at 7:00 in the morning to 10 and hosting a later Mass at 7:30 in the evening which will be followed by Homily and Benediction. Very Reverend Gerry O Leary is the leader with Rev Father A Hickey and TR Hussey included in the Augustinian team.
Death of Alice Mooney 10 Wolfe Tone Street after a long tedious illness borne with great faith and courage at the early age of 53. She was a member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most distinguished families her father Patrick being a member and Chairman of Cavan UDC for many years representing a strong Labour vote in Cavan. Her husband died some years ago when working abroad. She is survived by her young son Jim daughter Elizabeth Maguire many nephews nieces and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with burial in Cullies cemetery .
Danny O Hanlon Gerry Egan Paddy Murray and Father Torlac are honing their skills in Scouting at Larch Hill Dublin where they are on a three day PTC course. The good news is that all have passed and they will be back in September to complete part two of the course. Meanwhile the new den being built on voluntary labour has reached roof level.
Cavan Bridge Club 1968 Captain Kathleen Sullivan Church Street President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Secretary Jim Hearn Treasurer Jim Burke. Committee Michael O Sullivan Munster and Leinster Bank Surgeon PD Maloney Dermot Morgan Joan O Hanlon and Maureen McDonald. Representatives to Regional Committee Gerry Bradley and Dermot Morgan.
October 11th 1968 Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn win the Midland Regional Roadside and Garden competition once again with a sparkling 87 out of a possible 100 marks.
Sign of the times when Rev J Molloy Assistant General Secretary of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association calls for associate membership for moderate social drinkers.
Moya Sheridan BA H Dip is leaving her native Ballinagh NS where she has been teaching for the last number of years. Moya is taking up an appointment in the new Comprehensive School in Cootehill. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Sheridan Drumcrow Corlesmore.
Breffni Boy’s Band return thanks to the Ulster Council GAA Father Gargan Adm John McCormack Rockorry Tom McKenna and Smyth’s for favors and credit accommodation extended to the new organization who are just over a year in action. The band are being equipped with the best instruments and a new design of uniform by Tom McKenna a nd Company.
Cavan Shamrock’s bid to add the John McGinnity Cup to the Drifter’s and McCabe cup won earlier this year as they take on favourites Clones United in the replay at Tierquin Park next Sunday. Since the first game just two weeks ago the Shamrock’s have lost Paddy Sheridan and PJ Maguire who have both emigrated./ Rick Graham and Eamonn O Riordan their top scorer return after injury.
Death of Ellen Sheridan wife of John Sheridan well known fowl buyers Corrahoe at the age of 82 at Lisdarn Hospital on Wednesday after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude. She was a unique lady always in good form and generous to a fault. Deeply religious and charitable her hospitality was legendary. She is survived by her husband John three sons Paddy Frank and Willie six daughters Mrs F Kennedy Dublin May O Gorman Cavan Josephine Cullen ‘Saint Anne’s Cathedral Road Cavan Mrs D Hayes in Canada Brigid Sheridan Corrahoe and Phyllis Sheridan in Dublin. There was a capacity attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Unique scheme by the girls of Loreto College Intermediate class who intend to send letters to all pupils in the secondary schools in the Cavan area to become more civic spirited and raise the civic pride of the pupils in bid to keep the town much tidier. Litter rubbish is now public enemy number one.
Andrew Galligan son of the late Michael and Maura Galligan Connolly Street and later Cathedral Road is 3rd in the Pop Section of the famous Castlebar Song Contest with ‘Din Din Din’ sung by well known singer Anne Bushnell. He won the contest last year with ‘One and One are Two sung by well known opera star Patricia Cahill.
Cavan Gaelic League 1968 Chairman Dan Gallogly Vice Chairman Tommy Kelly Secretary Seamus White Treasurer Leo McGrath.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kathleen Sullivan Captain and Dermot Morgan E//W Jim and Mrs Burke.
Frank Nannery opens his modern bar and lounge in Bridge Street formerly ‘The Blue Moon’ run by Pat and Veronica Sharkey who have retired from business. Frank promises only best drinks served and phone number 430.
October 18th 1968 The Irish nation vote down Fianna Fail’s attempt to abolish PR for one past the post voting system. The motion was lost by 33,667 votes with 573,485 against and 366,687 for the amendment to the Constitution.
Terry Dungan a native of Kingscourt and niece of Father Torlac O Reilly and first cousin of the world famous TP McKenna makes her stage debut at the Lantern Theatre Merrion Square during the Dublin Theatre Festival. Terri is a past pupil of Loreto College Cavan and the University of Lyons France.
John McNamara son of Hugh ‘Bud’ and Kathleen McNamara ‘The Fair Green’ and an apprentice in Provider’s Hardware Department is awarded a first class diploma by the Irish Hardware Association in conjunction with Kilroy’s College.
Death of Jim Brady formerly 19 Connolly Street Cavan and 64 Wells Drive Kingsbury London at the age of 45 . He was only son of Tommy and Lily Brady nee Kelly Carrickmacross. Jim spent most of his adult life in Cavan and was a rotary engineer of high standing in Cavan’s Anglo Celt for over 20 years before transferring to work on a Swindon paper 9 years ago. He later transferred to the London Evening Standard where he worked until his untimely sickness and death. He was one of Cavan’s greatest ever sportsmen specializing in boxing when Cavan boxers topped the bill at the King’s and Ulster Hall in Belfast. Jim was so successful as an Amateur beating all local opposition and just losing out at provincial and national level that he turned professional. He had a sparkling career but his style of fine boxing and counter punching led to some terrific battles that eventually took its toll and he retired with a first class record of over 20 wins against three losses in the paid ranks. He was also an outstanding footballer with the old Cavan Harps Club and later gave assistance as trainer and masseur having his headquarters in the Market Square just next door to the Cavan Boxing Club and Cavan Labour Band. Before his marriage Jim lived with the Kelly’s in Connolly Street for over 20 years and was treated just as one of the family. After his marriage Jim and his wife Freda lived over Toggy Connolly’s Shoe Shop in Main Street. Jim Brady is survived by his wife Freda two children Stephen and Marcella his mother Lily sisters Myra Bernadette Doris and Imelda nephews nieces uncles aunts and a host of friend in Cavan and London. Funeral took place in East Finchley.
Death of Peter ‘Pee’ Galligan ‘Saint Anne’s Cathedral Road at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He was extremely well known as a Porter and Ambulance Driver attached to Saint Phelim’s and usually greeted visitors with a cigarette dangling from his lips and a very firm handshake assuring them of the welfare of their patients. He was a gifted accordion player and played with most of the local ceilidhe bands. Later along with his brother in law Michael O Callaghan he founded the famous Breffni Ceilidhe Band who were regulars in the Town Hall and broadcast a record twelve times from Radio Eireann in Henry Street Dublin. He was a founder member with his good friend Doctor Brian Galligan of the local branch of Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann in 1950 and was an officer and competitor when the All Ireland Fleadh was held in Cavan in 1954. He was a prominent member of the old IRA and took a prominent part in the War of Independence. At the well attended funeral in Saint Patrick and Saint Felim’s Cathedral Cavan the coffin was draped in the tricolor and his surviving colleagues in the Old IRA formed a guard of honour under Cmdt Sean Sheridan and again in Lower Denn cemetery a firing party under Cmdt Sean Sheridan discharged a volley of shots in salute to their dead colleague. Father ABC McGrath officiated in both the Cathedral and Lower Denn. Pee Galligan is survived by his wife Ellen nee O Callaghan nephews and nieces.
Death of Mary Smith Coranure at the residence of her nephew Patrick Brady Coratubber Cavan. She is survived by her nephews nieces and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Patrick’s Castletara to the adjoining cemetery.
Killeshandra Holy Rosary Guild pilgrimage to Lourdes 1968 led by Rev J A Young cc Ballinamore and Rev B Hearn CSSP Kenya.
Second replay of John McGinnity Cup Final between Cavan Shamrock’s and Clones ends all square 1-1 after two periods of extra time in atrocious weather conditions at Tierquin Park.. Great game before an almost capacity vocal attendance with Clones playing with their usual swagger deservedly taking the lead with Johnny Douglas shooting to the net after brilliant approach work by Liam Rooney and Adrian Hopkins after just 15 minutes play. Cavan Shamrock’s fought back and Eamonn O Riordan was on hand to finish a great move by Pat Timmons Gerry Egan and Noel Smith crashing in the superb cross for a great Cavan goal on 20 minutes. Cavan had the winning of the game missing at least two very easy chances as the game see sawed between two well matched sides but Cavan looked more likely to score with their more direct method. Clones continued to play their short passing game with some beautiful bouts of football more suited to summer conditions. With both sides out on their feet the crowd went away happy with no side able to break the deadlock after 120 minutes of top class football. Cavan Shamrock’s Paddy McNamara Martin Clarke Richard Graham John Lynch man of the match Fran Lyons Damien Johnston Noel Smith Eamonn O Riordan Gerry Egan Pat Timmons and Jackie Murphy.
Oliver Galligan Cavan Gael’s and Oliver Brady Lacken make their debut for Cavan senior team in the National League in Ballinascreen county Derry.
Cavan votes a resounding No to Fianna Fail’s proposal to change the voting from PR to First Past the Post with 13,235 voting No and only 9,706 voting for the Amendment.
Death of Annie Elizabeth Carson at the residence of her daughter Peace Adams wife of Bob Adams Cavan Number 1 School Farnham Street. Relict of the late Joseph Carson Killeshandra . She is survived by her one son and daughters . Funeral from Croghan Presbyterian Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S Father Thomas Woods and Mrs Gerry Bradley E/W Mrs Tommy McMyler and Gerry Bradley.
October 25th 1968 Francis McKiernan brother of Kathleen McKenna Main Street John P McKiernan well known merchant Corlesmore is appointed Financial Controller of the French Dutch and British subsidiary of MK Potter and Company. Francis was educated at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and NUI. He is a member of the Association of Chartered Accountants of Ireland,
Cavan Gaels draw with Templeport 2-3 to 0-9 in the final of the Junior Championship before a small crowd in heavy underfoot conditions at Breffni Park. Templeport led by 0-4 to 0-1 at the interval but the Gaels fought back to earn a draw with the replay on November 10th 1968. Templeport duly claimed the title with 2-4 to 1-3 win in the replay to claim their first title for 26 years. Templeport and Cavan Gaels were locked at 1-2 each at half time. Gaels Patrick Blessing Brendan Keaney Greg Sheridan John McNamara Tony Dunne Jim Galligan Hughie Smith Hugo Cafferty Paddy Reilly Pearse Gilroy Oliver Malone Terry Smith Oliver Cassidy Michael ‘Max’ McDonald and Teddy O Neill.
Saint Joseph’s Church Drumkilly is blessed and officially reopened by Bishop Austin Quinn in an impressive ceremony featuring most of the priests of the Diocese.
Big changes to the Liturgy being introduced from the Feast of Christ the King with the Solemn High Mass at 11:30 being demoted and replaced by the 10:00 Mass. The Cathedral Choir will now come down from the loft and sit in reserved seats at the front of the Cathedral . Four of the hymns will be sung in English and a lay reader will read the Epistle. The Choir will sing ‘Lord Have Mercy on Us’ and the congregation will make the appropriate responses. During communion another hymn will be sung in English and at the end of Mass the choir will sing another hymn in English. Father ABC McGrath on the organ and the Cathedral Choir have been in constant practice for the last few months following the edict issued by the Second Vatican Council for more use of the vernacular.
Tragic death of Susan O Hagan Tierquin in England following a road traffic accident when a van she was travelling in was in collision with another vehicle at Preston Brook near Warrington on Thursday 17th October. She was daughter of Rose Anne and Bernard O Hagan Tierquin and had emigrated to England only a few years ago. She is survived by her mother Rose 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery was very large and extremely representative.
Death of Patrick Reilly Edenticlare. Well known highly respected farmer in the area at the age of 72. He took an active part in the War for Independence and was attached to the Alackan Company Cavan Brigade. The coffin was draped in the tricolor and the guard of honour and firing party was in charge of Dan McDonald County Council with members from the Crosserlough Battalion Old IRA.. He is survived by his son Thomas daughters Anna May Reilly Mrs Susan Mullhall Margaret Harkin and Mrs Ellen Greseil brothers and sisters. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Large attendance at the visitation of the graves in Cullies cemetery where the new Administrator Father PJ Gargan blessed the graves led the congregation in reciting the rosary and thanked all who contributed in any way to the excellent appearance of the cemetery.
CYMS 1968 Spiritual Director Father Des O Dowd Chairman Paddy O Reilly Vice Chairman Jimmy McCormack Secretary Michael Higgins Assistant Secretary Edward Smith Treasurer Laurence Nee. Committee Jim Mooney Bernard Sharkey Gerry Egan Martin Jermyn Gerry Higgins and Tommy McKiernan.
Cavan Badminton Club 1968 Chairman Norman Cinnamond Secretary/Treasurer Eilish McEntee Captain Frank Glancy. Committee Der Coogan Margaret Smith Laurie McConnell Peter Pollock Leo McDonald and Rev Des O Dowd.
November 1st 1968 Death of Edward Beatty Drumcor. Funeral from Saint Patrick’s Drumcor was large and representative. He is survived by his cousins.
:Mickey Breslin is pictured receiving the Connolly Cup from Tommy Connolly while Kieran Cullivan winner of the Billiards tournament receives the Gargan Cup from Father P J Gargan Adm.
Death of Mary B Clail nee O Rourke 39 Saint Phelim’s Place and late of 17 Lakeview at the early age of 46. She was a beautiful handsome woman with dark brown eyes matching hair and tall commanding build. She was extremely popular and well got native of the town. She had a most pleasing agreeable personality and when you met Mary you never forgot her poise and beauty. She is survived by her husband Packy 5 sons 7 daughters relatives and many friends. The children from Cavan Technical School Poor Clare Convent School formed a guard of honour at the funeral from a packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father Desmond O Dowd officiated.
Nell Arnold is pictured at Dublin Airport with her beautiful daughter Gill a member of the Blood Transfusion Unit and this year’s ‘Miss India Tea’ on their way to India for a three week all expenses trip during which they will have a private audience with the Indian Premier Indira Gandhi.
Death of Andrew Gilchreest 3 Saint Mary’s Terrace at the age of 87. He was a former representative for the Shell BP Oil Company and later worked with Cavan County Council. Member of an old and very respected Cavan family He is survived by his wife Mary sons daughters nephew nieces and many friends. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was large and representative and burial took place in Kilmore.
Cavan Boy Scout’s say goodbye to their distinguished Treasurer Stephen Kelly Manager of Providers who is leaving Cavan to take up a similar management position in Newbridge. Bill Henry was elected at the last meeting to succeed Stephen as Treasurer of Cavan Boy Scout’s.
New changes to the liturgy introduced on the Feast of Christ the King. The Bishop celebrated the main 10 o clock Mass with Father ABC Gargan on the organ conducting a highly impressive Cathedral Choir. He was assisted by Father PJ Gargan in the first Mass where the liturgy was mainly in English. Father ABC McGrath celebrated the 8 am Mass while Father Des O Dowd celebrated the 11:30 am Mass.
Tommy Connolly presents his trophy to Michael Bravendar the winner of the Snooker Handicap at Cavan CYMS while Kieran Cullivan winner of the Billiard’s handicap is presented with the Father PJ Gargan Cup by the donor at Cavan CYMS. Paddy O Reilly Chairman presided.
‘The Three Macks Bill McCusker on organ Seamus McCormack on drums and Sean McManus on vocal make their debut on the lucrative cabaret circuit. ‘Distance no object’. Phone Cavan 280
November 8th 1968:”Prominent Cavan business man (Tom McCarren) is introduced to the Queen Mother” at an exhibition to celebrate the centenary of Smithfield Market in London (Picture). Tom was introduced to the Queen Mother by his London Agent Gerald Switcher
Robert M Hayes from Tipperary is appointed County Engineer for Cavan to succeed J P Mansfield who has retired to Dublin. Robert previously worked with McCarthy and Partners Consulting Engineers and later worked with the Department of Local Government as an Inspector. He was educated in UCD where he took his Engineering degree. He later attended Ohio State University where he took a degree in Highway Planning. He is married with two daughters and one son. He is son of Major General Liam Hayes former Assistant General Commander of the Irish Army and is brother of Seamus Hayes the well known international show jumping personality.
Enda McGowan serious facial injury in collision with one of his team mates in the early stages of last Sunday’s game against Longford. He is being treated by well known Cavan goalkeeper Dr.Matt McHugh at Doctor Stevens Hospital Dublin. Cavan won 3-6 to 0-11 where Hughie Newman was man of the match putting them level for the first time on 57 minutes then dispatching Gene Cusack with a pin point pass to score a great goal just on time. Over 4,000 were in attendance and gate receipts were £294
Richard Millhouse Nixon is returned as the new President of America winning 43% of the vote to Hubert Humphrey’s 43% with Governor Wallace taking 14%. Nixon however won 31 states to take the vital 290 seats in the College of Electors while Humphrey only winning 13 for 181 votes. Wallace won 5 states in the deep South to take 45 Electoral College votes.
Royal School Annual Dinner Dance in school. Pictured are: Bishop Moore, Ena Black (President PPU), Rev. John Anderson (Headmaster). Back: Frank Cinnamond, Mrs John Kennedy, Shirley Sheriff, Mrs James Dawson (First President) and Jimmy Dawson.
After a few days of torrential rain, flooding at Cootehill and Cathedral Road. Fire Brigade on standby and the ‘Blind Lake’ reappears after being dormant for years. (Con Smith Park). Colman Road Railway Road the green lake out as far as Brady’s garage and all other well known vulnerable points are badly flooded.
Death of Ellie Woods nee Wynne at her residence 8 Saint Phelim’s Place at the age of 59 on Friday last. She is survived by her husband Paddy well known Cavan town Postman and Horticulturist her sons Sean Cavan Post Office Paudge Revenue Commissioners Portarlington and Robert in London three daughters Mrs Spinelli London Mrs Olson Malmo Sweden and Betty in London one brother and two sisters. She was extremely popular well known member of the community and noted for her hospitable nature kindness and friendship. She was a native of Farthran Ballyconnell. Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Patrick D Power County MOH who is leaving Cavan sells his bungalow at Drumelis to Kenneth W Morton 15 Lauderdale Glasgow for an impressive £7,600. Brian Murphy was the Auctioneer and Alfred Myles Smith Solicitor had carriage.
November 15th 1968: CYMS drive for membership states “membership is open to age group 16 upwards. Games include billiards, snooker and cards”.
New old folk’s houses on Wolfe Tone Street will have living room kitchen two bedrooms and toilet and cost £2,200 each according to Paddy Gaffney BE Town Surveyor. Three of the houses will be built before the turn into Kilnavara while four to five will be after the turn on the same side.
Death of James Mulcahy Emmett Place at his residence at the ripe old age of 87. He was predeceased by his wife Mary just a short time ago. Native of Moneygall Birr county Offaly he came to work in Taggart’s Coachbuilders 57 Church Street and after Taggart’s closed he went to Dublin to continued working in the coach trade. He was a very gentle decent honorable man with a moustache and a full head of beautiful grey hair. He was of the old school and showed great respect to young and old. He is his sons Dick Joe and James and 3 daughters Mrs K Halton M Coope and Mrs M Cassidy in Derby England. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father Desmond O Dowd officiated.
Drink prices in Cavan town shoot up following last week’s Mini Budget. Whiskey is now 5/8 per glass brandy a whooping 9/2 per glass while the pint is now 2/6 and bottled half pint 1/7.
Death of Eugene O Neill 28 Saint Phelim’s Place and late of Cavan Post Office. He was a member of the Irish Army for many years ands served in the Post Office with great devotion to duty for 17 years before his retirement. He was an excellent gardener and horticulturist and was known for the excellence of his produce. He is survived by his four sons Eugene Teddy Martin and Michael five daughters Patsy Anna Rosie Peggy and Kathleen. Father ABC McGrath presided at the large and very representative funeral from the Cathedral where the coffin was draped in the Irish tricolor and a guard of honour was provided by the serving members of the Irish Army. The interment later took place in Cullies cemetery .
Father PJ McManus President of the fledgling Cavan Credit Union announces that membership has now reached 71 and there is £492 in shares subscribed. Amounts of less than £1 will be accepted to open account while all areas will be canvassed in the near future to inform householders of the benefits of joining the Credit Union. Insurance has been secured to issue loans which will be in direct relation to the amount saved by the borrowing member.
Cavan Freedom from Hunger 1968 Chairman Jimmy Finlay Vice Chairman Paddy O Reilly 85 Church Street Treasurer Kathleen Lunn Secretary Anselem Lovett. Committee Paud Fay NT Maura Maloney L Fitzpatrick Micheal Smyth.
Outrage expressed at Cavan Urban Council meeting by Joe McGovern on the introduction of a mobile chip shop in Church Street to cater for the foul mouthed patrons emerging from the nearby Sport’s Centre with a noisy racket going on until 1:30 in the morning.
Father Des O Dowd Spiritual Director will preside at full dress meeting of boy scouts in the Scout Den Bridge Street. Parts for uniforms are still available from John Donohoe Scoutmaster.
Cavan Bridge Club five tables in action. N/S Mrs Hun and Mrs McMyler E/W Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard.
November 22nd 1968: Geraldine Fitzpatrick obtains her BCL degree at UCD. Geraldine is eldest daughter of Tom and the late Betty Fitzpatrick Nee Cullen Farnham Street Cavan.
Gabriel Kelly is elected the very first recipient of the sporting award for Person of the Year by the Dublin Association while Dublin based Doogarry county Cavan born surgeon John H Taaffe is the choice for the first cultural award. He is presently Assistant Medical Director of the National Rehabilitation Centre in Dun Laoire. The awards will be presented at a gala dinner in the Country Club in Portmarnock
Four in hospital (pictured) after crash on the Crosskeys Road when the car hit a telegraph pole and left the road. Driver Bertie Cronin (20) from Annaglough and recently returned from working in London is seriously injured, Sisters Joan (22) and Kathleen (17) and neighbour James McEvoy Lisreagh (22) also detained in Surgical Hospital. Kathleen later transferred to Our Lady’s Hospital Navan while going to print Bertie was said to be “ improving” in Cavan Surgical Hospital.
Death of Florence Buchannan 11 Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 70. She was a native of Gowna and was very religious involved in Children of Mary and Apostolic Workers. Survived by her husband Vincent and one brother JV Smith two sisters D Smith Dublin and B Dunne Dublin. She was a sister in law of the famous Father William Buchanan Director of the Cathedral Choir Choral Group. Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to Killygarry cemetery.
Pictured at the National League clash between Tyrone and Cavan in Dungannon are the very glamorous Una Carolan wife of Ray Carolan and Mrs Charles Gallagher who were the only bright lights for Cavan as they went down to an unexpected 1-11 to 0-7 defeat on a miserable day before a handful of spectators.
Profile on Michael 31 and Alexander ‘Sandy’ 29 Robinsons who both emigrated to Australia in 1950. They are sons of George Robinson who formerly owned the well known Jackson’s Garage which he sold to Maurice and Alan Jackson in 1935 for the considerable sum of £35,000. They are pictured with their friend Don Bennett studying a flight plan and all are members of the Royal Aeronautical Club of New South Wales.
Mary McCarthy is the new Lady Captain at County Cavan Golf Club while Maura Cullen has been elected President for a three year term. Both are residents of Farnham Street.
Anglo Celt Dinner Dance Committee pictured in Farnham Hotel are Margaret Smith Secretary Leo Ronan Chairman Eileen Gilroy Seamus White Sean McCormack Paddy McCormack and Vincent Walsh Treasurer.
Cyril Francis O Reilly Park House College Road Terenure Dublin 6 dies at the age of 56 at Saint Michael’s Hospital Dun Laoire. He was a native of Cavan town being eldest son of Belinda O Reilly NT Creighan and Hugh O Reilly PC Cavan Boys School. He was educated at the Boy’s School Cavan Saint Patrick’s College and Queen’s University Belfast where he qualified as a doctor. He was attached to the Ontario Department of Health in Canada for some time before joining the American Army where he was promoted to the rank of Colonel during the Korean War. After returning to America after the War his health broke down and he retuned to Dublin and lived for a number of years in Park Road Terenure Dublin 6. He is survived by his mother Belinda brothers and sisters.
Death of the well known highly popular Margaret Lawler Killygarry House. She was widow of Matthew Lawler extensive farmer in Killygarry area. She is survived by her two sons Patrick New York Matthew in England and one daughter Mairead Bourke Killeshandra. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church to Killygarry cemetery.
Eamonn Farrell from Longford sells 15 College Street for a very handsome price of £3,100 to Edward O Reilly Mountnuggent. Brian Murphy of Murphy/Quinn were the auctioneers while George V Maloney had carriage of sale.
Clones beat Cavan Shamrocks in McGinnity Cup Final Replay by 7 goals to 2. Noel Smith who had an outstanding game for the Shamrocks struck after just five minutes but Clones who were playing very attractive close passing football deservedly equalized almost immediately and went ahead after 20 minutes and scored their 3rd in the 25th minute as they ran a very light inexperienced Cavan ragged. Noel Smith however pulled one back in the dying moments of the first half leaving Clones United leading by 3-2 at half time. In the second half Clones took over in midfield and supplied their forwards with chance after chance against a jaded Cavan defence where only Rick Graham was playing up to form. Scorers for Clones Adrian Hopkins 3 Frank Roofe 2 and the very impressive Liam Rooney 2. The forward line including the scorers had great support from Jimmy Flanagan and E McKenna while victory was achieved with the dominance of a fantastic midfield in Jimmy Reavey Captain fantastic Adrian Douglas and Dermot Rooney. Defence creaked all afternoon and only Richard Graham played well. In attack Gerry Egan with assistance from Pat Timmons and Noel Smith who scored both Cavan goals were noticeable. After two draws and two periods of extra time Clones were McGinnity Cup Champions for the first time and Ray Griffith (Pictured) Secretary Cavan and District A U L presented the John McGinnity Cup replicas and £25 to Clones captain Jimmy Reavey while Cavan Shamrocks were presented with their runners up medals. Referee was Joe Ralph Dundalk.
Pictured with Managing Director Willie Berney at the annual Berney Mastervision dinner dance in the Village Hotel in Bettystown are members of the Cavan staff Laura Breslin receptionist Michael Browne service department and Michael Wall Manager of the Cavan branch.
Anglo Celt install new ‘Fairchild Superking' printing press “Most up to date print machine in the world to day”. The paper is very easy to read and photographs etc are much sharper in print. Picture taken during the printing of the weekly ‘Catholic Standard’
November 29th 1968 Jimmy Finlay retires from Cavan Fire Brigade. Pictured are Jimmy and wife Rose receiving a presentation of a clock from Fire Chief Stan McCarthy. Pictured are Jim Kelly Dick Mulcahy Sub Station officer Jimmy Finlay Rose Finlay Captain Stan McCarthy Fire Chief Mattie Reilly Station officer and May Cullen Caretaker of Cavan Town Hall.
Eileen O Grady sister of Brian County Development Officer is appointed Town Clerk in Belturbet to succeed her father the legendary Standish O Grady.
John Farrelly farm labourer 6 Saint Mary’s Terrace Cavan is awarded £1,550 with costs by the Master of the High Court arising out of an accident at the junction of Bridge Street and Wolfe Tone Street on the 21st May 1967 when John was knocked down and seriously injured by a car driven by Patrick Delaney Ballinagh, TJ Fitzpatrick instructed TJ Roe acting for John Farrelly.
Death of Julia Fay (sister of Jim) College Street at the age of 45. Nurse in a London Hospital for nearly 30 years. She was a prominent member of Cavan camogie team before emigrating to England. She is survived by her brother Jim College Street Cavan and sister Mrs M Jones in London.
Cavan Amateur Dramatic Society will have an evening of poetry reading in the Town Hall on December 4th with well known authors Pearse Hutchinson Hayden Murphy and Michel Hartnett reading their works which will be accompanied by an orchestra playing light music.
Cavan Bridge Club 8 ½ tables N/S Jim Bourke and Aidan Leahy E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
Killygarry qualify for their first Junior League final at Breffni Park after defeating Lavey 2-7 to 1-6 in a thrilling encounter witnessed by a large vociferous crowd in Breffni Park. Killygarry led by 2-2 to 0-3 at the interval and were the faster more skillful team throughout. They had a great corner back in Gerry Keating who repulsed attack after attack. Malo Reilly Niall O Brien John O Neill goal scoring hero Dessie Agnew and the great Philip Fitzsimmons. Packy McGovern and Vincent Smith gave Killygarry the edge at midfield and their forwards capitalized on the plentiful supply.
Pictured is a vey young Sean Leddy who will line out in the Corn Na Nog for Saint Patrick’s College.
Presentation to Miss B McCabe Earlsvale Road on the occasion of her retirement after 40 distinguished years as a nurse with Cavan County Council. She joined the nursing staff in Saint Phelim’s Hospital in 1928 and later served in the old TB Sanatorium later the Clinic. In 1943 the service was transferred to the new Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn where she served until her retirement. She was Nurse Supervisor from 1960-1963 and she was the model of what a nurse should be with great compassion respect and Love for all in her care, Pictured are Sister M Michael Matron Miss B McCabe Miss N Fallon Assistant Matron Sister Mary Fay Michael J Smyth Secretary Cavan County Council Sister E Smith Dr Tony Farrelly Sister Kathleen O Reilly and Dermot McCarthy County Manager.
George McClarey County Cavan wins the Warriors Alliance in Clones with competitors from Monaghan Cavan Fermanagh and Leitrim competing. Noel McGovern Belturbet was 2md with S Murphy Cavan 3rd and P McCarney Clones 4th all with the same score. Best Nett S Murphy Cavan 2nd P McCarney Clones.
County Cavan Athletic Club 1968 President Father John O Donnell Chairman Rev Peter Paul O Reilly Vice Chairman Jim Rice Cootehill Secretary Jim Cochrane Cootehill Assistant Secretary Brain McEnroe Kill Treasurer Jim Mitchell Bailieboro and Registrar Vincent Rudden Laragh. Killygarry Representative on Committee Gerry Keating.
December 6th 1968:Christmas Tree Committee: Chairman Willie Scott (Moynehall), Secretary Betty Breslin, Treasurer Michel Smith (Saint Phelim's Place) :Committee: Benny Hannigan, Eilish Donohoe, Tom Clarke, Andy Breslin, M Smyth, Willie Finegan and Frank O’ Keefe.
Mattie McDonagh a native of Clare is appointed Inspector of Schools succeeding Dennis Bradfield who has gone to Kerry. Formerly an Inspector in Donegal Mattie is a vey keen GAA fan having played Minor Championship football for Clare. He is married to Josie and they have two sons.
All stalls clear out of stock at bumper Parochial Sale of Work in the Town Hall.
Pictured at the Cavan Gardai Dinner Dance in the Sheelin Shamrock are Garda Cathal Kelly Sergeant Michael Lee Chairman Garda Mick McCarthy Secretary Sergeant Peter Coogan Garda John Munnelly M Troy Gerry Coady J McGrath Enda Mullhern Danny Thomas M Cardiff Tom Jordan and B Wright.
Death of James Dolan Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 73. He was a most popular resident and was predeceased by his wife six years ago. Native of Team Blacklion he was a cleaner in the local Magnet Cinema for many years when among his colleagues were Rita Graham Elizabeth Nee The Donlon sisters from Swellan and Jim Higgins. Survived by his brother and sister many friends and relatives. Funeral from Saint Patrick and Saint Felim Cathedral Cavan to Cullies cemetery was very large and representative.
Vivion McEvoy the very popular Porter in Lisdarn escaped serious injury when returning from work he skids into a bus with his car a write off but the bus only slightly damaged.
Over 500 attend the Cavan Association in Dublin’s dinner dance in the Country Club Portmarnock where Gabriel Kelly and his wife Rita are pictured with Gabriel’s cultural award for sport. The Cavan and Ulster star is the first recipient of the award and he stared his business career in Mayo where he played county Minor for the western county later graduating to the senior team . He later joined Arnott’s in Dublin where he starred in the Inter firms football competition and made his debut for Cavan in 1960 winning Ulster Championship medals in 1962 1964 and 1967 as well as four Railway Cup medals in a row only missing out on a fifth because of injury. Gabriel later joined the staff of Tractamotors and is presently employed by Allied Irish Finance. Dancing was to the famous Crested Knights with Rose Tynan vocalist. Cavan and All Ireland footballer returned thanks on behalf of the guests for the splendid night’s entertainment.
Cavan are holding an Irish Drama Festival for schools from the 24th February 1969 to the 27th February 1969.
Sympathy is extended to Jean O Regan wife of Pat O Regan well known proof reader in the Anglo Celt on the death of her mother Mrs E Hughes Athlone county Westmeath.
Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan Cavan Bridge Club win the prestigious McCardle Cup at the Percy French Hotel Ballyjamesduff. Second were Donal Carroll and R Coote Bailieborough 3rd Mr and Mrs P O Reilly Bailieborough 4th C Corry and Jim Hearn.
New Athletic Club formed in Killygarry. Chairman Gerry Keating Vice Chairman Mal O Reilly Secretary Niall O Brien and Treasurer Francie Galligan. At the next meeting to be held in Keating’s Main Street it is hoped to form a Ladies and Under 16 team to compete in the County Cavan Championships.
Ladie’s Golf 1968 Captain Mary McCarthy President Maura Cullen Vice Captain Kitty Jenkins Secretary Ina Hickey and Handicap Secretary Kathleen Morgan.
December 13th 1968 Cavan Nurse’s Organisation pictured at their annual dinner dance in the Ulster Arms are Dr Roy Hayes Dr Bridie Farrelly nee Finnegan Sister A Kelly Chairman Sister Rose Heerey Secretary Mrs Hayes Dr Tony Farrelly County Physician.
“Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88 are offering Philips Domestic Gifts at low prices this Christmas”
Death of Francis Smith farmer Glencurran in his early 70s at the Surgical Hospital . He was well known and highly respected resident . Very up to date farmer he was most obliging and his advise was very much sought after in the modern skills of agriculture and horticulture. There was a very large and representative attendance at removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery with Father ABC McGrath officiating.
New super high way from Kilnaleck School beside Annagh Lake to the village of Butlersbridge opens this weekend for the expected Christmas rush.
Cavan Credit Union now have 70 members and issued shares of £700 according to their President Father PJ McManus. They are open each Friday evening from 7-8:30 in the British Legion Hut in Farnham Street.
To facilitated schools and those rising early for work and Mass the Urban Council have decided to turn on the street lighting from 6:30 am each day.
Cavan Christmas Tree 1968 Chairman Willie Scott Secretary Betty Breslin Treasurer Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Place. Committee Eamonn Donohoe Benny Hannigan Tom Clarke Andy Breslin Micheal Smyth Willie Finnegan Frank O Keefe.
Cavan CYMS Snooker 1968 Seamus McCormack beat Benny Cafferty Jimmy Smith beat Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll. Junior Handicap Kevin McKiernan beat Anthony McCaul Peter Sheridan beat Gerry Pryce. Second Round Noel Allen beat Tommie Brady Thomas Smith beat Charlie Jackson.
More honours are bestowed on the ultra safe Tommy Sheridan Main Street for his accident free record over the last ten years. He was presented with the Gold Medal at Cavan Bus Depot. Pictured are T Toner Area Manager Tommy Sheridan Tommy McCardle District Manager Dundalk and Jim McDermott Agent Cavan.
Cavan Shamrocks advance to the second round of the prestigious FAI Youth’s Cup beating Trinity United Drogheda 5-1 at well attended Tierquin Park . They now play the area favourites Boyne Rovers in the second round in Drogheda.. The goals came via the brilliant Gerry Egan after only seven minutes who pounced on a loose ball 20 yards from goal and sent a rocket to the roof of the Drogheda net and on 14 minutes Noel Smith dribbled right through the mesmerized Drogheda defence to lift the bal gently over the head of the advancing Shields in the Drogheda goal for a superb score to prolonged applause. Jackie Murphy who was having a great game at centre forward pounced on a loose ball to side step to the Drogheda net on the half hour. With Cavan resting on their oars Trinity came more into the game and were good value for a great goal by Gerry Matthews in the 44th minute to leave the half time score Cavan Shamrock’s 3 Trinity United 1. Trinity got on top in the early stages of the second half and should have at least pulled level but their forwards missed chance after chance with their midfield now over running the Cavan defence. Frank O Keefe kept them in the game with superb saves before the always threatening Eamonn Cusack scored a great goal for Shamrock’s in the 75th minute with Trinity now reeling from this hammer blow Noel Smith put the last nail in the coffin on 76 minutes to make the final score Cavan Shamrock’s 5 Trinity United Drogheda 1. Team Frankie O Keefe Martin Clarke Dominick Lynch Gerry Egan Johnny Lynch Pat Timmons Noel Smith Eamonn Cusack Jackie Murphy Vincent Coyle and Gerry Clarke. Sub Damien Johnston for Vincent Coyle injured.
December 20th 1968 Despite a rigorous protest from Cavan Licensed Vintners Thomas Brady and Sons Livestock Salesmen are granted a licenses to sell intoxicating drink at their twice weekly sales at Farnham Road Cavan by Justice Sam Shaw who ruled that the marts were a special occasion.
Elizabeth Monaghan working in Queen’s New York is going as a Bush Missioner to Uganda. She is daughter of the late Bernard Monaghan and Mrs Monaghan Mullaghmagavin Stradone and is a sister of Mrs Sean Soden Lavey.
Teresa Finegan SRN daughter of Frank and Mrs Finegan Banahoo farmer and merchant wins the gold medal for best nurse of the graduation year at Providence Hospital Saint Helen’s Lancashire . Teresa’s parents travelled from Ireland for the ceremony. She is a niece of Joe Finegan Merchant and Vintner 71 Main Street Cavan.
Gill Arnold ‘Miss India Tea 1968’ is received with her mother Nell in private audience by Indira Gandhi Prime Minister of India at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi.
Willie McCormack well known tyre and motor accessories salesman Swellan takes over the management of Dag Carroll and the Navak’s. Dag is pictured with Mick Clerkin of Release Records and Willie at the launch of his new Christmas hit record ‘Hokey Pokey’ which is expected to be the whole rage this Christmas and New Year.
Huge supply of turkeys at the annual Turkey Market met all demand with farmers totally dissatisfied with poor prices bringing many birds home unsold.: Hens 2/6 per lb. Big supply and price dropped to 1/8 per lb later in day .Cocks were only 2/- per lb but many remained unsold by the end of trading.
Death of Eugene Timmoney at the age of 56 in Claremorris where he was Manager Bank Of Ireland for the last six years. Native of Belturbet where his father was Postmaster .He served with the Bank of Ireland in Ballybay, Cavan Longford, Westport and Castleblayney before going as Manager to Claremorris. He was son in law of Margaret ‘Daisy’ McCarren nee Smith. Former member of County Cavan Golf Club. Survived by his wife Helen and daughter Clair his father two brothers and two sisters. Funeral was from Saint Colman’s Claremorris to Cullies Cemetery.
ESB commission extra lighting with three lights for Highfield Road extra lights in Saint Patrick’s Terrace Wolfe Tone Street May Roberts and at Smyth’s Textile factory in Swellan. The Urban Council will have to pay the ESB an additional £48 per annum for the new super lighting.
Thomas McGovern a native of Glangevlin and home from America for the first time in 23 years is staying with his sister Mrs Rickard Highfield Road for Christmas and New Year.
Paddy Lyons well known Cavan goalkeeper Ken Simpson Noel Fay Clive Jenkins and well known Cavan long distance swimmers Sean Walsh will take to the icy waters of Annagh Lake on Christmas morning at 11:am.
The Breffni Boy’s Band parade the town playing a selection of Christmas and seasonal numbers which delighted the large crowd thronging the town for the last minute Christmas rush. John Donohoe announced that the Band will be back out for the annual Christmas Tree and distribution of Christmas gifts to over 400 in the Town Hall and will parade Santa Claus through the town.
Unexpected heavy fall of snow on Christmas Eve failed to dampen the spirit of the Carol Singers who collected a record £61 for Gorta.
Royal School Hockey Girls hockey team give a very impressive display against Dungannon High School at the All Weather Pitch in Dungannon losing by 3 goals to 1 on a surface where ball control was very different to the grass. It is believed that there are now plans to install an all weather facility at the Royal School. A Stronge scored the Royal’s only goal but she had the ball in the Dungannon net again just before the final whistle but was whistled up for offside. Team P Bulmer B Cunniffe K Irwin G Jones A Stronge E Cunniffe E Dunn Captain M Stewart and S Byers.
December 27th 1968 Death of the Lord Abbott of Kilnacrott Abbott Rt Rev Felim Colwell CRP at the age of 54 after a long illness borne with courage and Christian fortitude. Born in 1914 in the shadows of Kilnacrott Abbey he was one of the first altar boys to serve Mass in the new Priory at the age of 10 in 1924. He was educated at Drumrora National School and later joined the Junior Novitiate in 1929 where his name was first on the list. He later went to the Mother House in Tongerloo Belgium where he studied Philosophy and Theology from 1931. He was ordained a canon regular in 1937 at the age of 23 and returned to the Junior School in Kilnacrott in 1939 to teach English and French and in 1940 taught Philosophy and Dogmatic Theology and was ordained a priest in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan by Bishop Patrick Lyons in the first ordinations held there since it opened in September 1942. He later appointed Prior of Our Lady of England Storringham Surrey England in 1951. He was called back to Kilnacrott in January 1954 and appointed Prior of the Holy Trinity Abbey and was installed as Abbott by Rev JM Boel Lord Abbott Tongerloo Belgium in July 1954 in Kilnacrott Church.
By a complete coincidence on the same front page of the Anglo Celt is pictured Father Gerard PJ Cusack CR{ son of Rose and the late Edward Cusack Bunnoe who was ordained a priest at Christmas in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan by Bishop Austin Quinn. He was educated in Bunnoe National School Saint Patrick’s College Cavan Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth and Dalgan Park Navan. He joined the Kilnacrott Order in 1963 and was solemnly professed on September 8th 1968. He has been on the staff of Saint Norbert’s College and is just finishing his H Dip in Ed at Maynooth. He celebrated his first Mass in the oratory of Holy Trinity Abbey Kilnacrott on Sunday and on Monday celebrated a public Mass in Bunnoe where he was welcomed by hundreds of locals friends neighbours and Saint Patrick’s Bunnoe Brass and Reed Band.
PJ McCaffrey from Castletara former employee of the Anglo Celt and now working with the Irish Independent in Dublin buys the licensed premises of Donal Hynes formerly Dobson’s on the corner of Capel Street and Abbey Street for £15,500. Solicitor for the purchaser was well known Butlersbridge man Kevin Smith while JC Brady were the auctioneers.
Killygarry and Ballinagh draw in the Cavan Junior League Final at wet and windy Breffni Park before a very good vociferous crowd. Niall O Brien held his nerve to point from a free with the last kick of the game to earn a well deserved draw. Killygarry got off to a whirlwind start scoring 1-2 before ten minutes had elapsed but at half time trailed by 2-00 to 1-2. Fifteen minutes into the second half burly centre forward Dessie Agnew shot a great goal to give Killygarry the lead but Ballinagh who were bigger stronger and more experienced hit back for three unanswered points but Niall O Brien saved them with his last minute point from a free before Referee Ray Carolan blew the final whistle. Malo Reilly Philip Fitzsimmons P Lynch Packie McGovern Finbar Reilly were outstanding at the back and centre field for Killygarry while Dickie Smith Niall O Brien and Dessie Agnew were the stars in attack.
Mountnuggent cause a major upset when beating Crosserlough 2-6 to 1-6 to win the Senior League Championship at Breffni Park and end Crosserlough’s unbeaten three year record in Cavan competition. Crosserlough playing with the gale force wind led by 1-5 to 0-1 at the interval. In such atrocious conditions many of the players ran out of steam in the second half and Mountnuggent had the greater hunger and man of the match in Tom Lynch to win out for the first time since 1945.
Gabriel Kelly and Ray Carolan despite being out of competitive football for over 6 months are included in the Ulster team to play Connaught in Tuam in February. Man of the moment in Cavan football Tom Lynch is included in the subs bench. Ray Carolan has been a regular for sic years while Gabriel is on the team for 8 years and holds 4 Railway Cup medals.
January 3rd 1969:First Christmas Morning Swim-3 pictures on front page show Séan Walsh, Noël Fay, Paddy Lyons and Clive Jenkins taking the plunge in Annagh Lake.
Niall O Brien well known GAA star with Killygarry GFC is appointed to the Provincial Bank of Ireland Ballina County Mayo.
Midnight Mass in the Cathedral is celebrated by Bishop Austin Quinn assisted by Rev Sean Reilly and Patrick Mallon Saint Patrick’s College. Father PJ Gargan celebrated the 8 and 9 Mass in the Convent and the children’s 10 Mass in the Cathedral was celebrated by Father ABC McGrath.
Bumper Christmas despite the fall of snow from early morning to evening on Christmas Eve. Despite the increase in prices all pubs reported record profits while Drapery Stores were also packed out with toys and electrical goods also very popular this Christmas.
Carol Singers on two nights over the Christmas collect an impressive £61 for Gorta Freedom from Hunger as they toured the thronged streets of the town.
Handicap team of four winners at Cavan Bridge Club are Dr BT Cullen beat Gerry Hunt Captain Jim Leonard Captain beat Jim Burke Captain C Cooney Captain beat JP Mansfield Captain and Gerry Bradley Captain beat Dermot Morgan Captain.
Senior Handicap Snooker at Cavan CYMS Jim Fay beat Gerry Higgins Paddy O Reilly beat Sean McManus. Junior Handicap Thomas Smith beat Charley Jackson Dominick Sheridan beat Martin Maguire Norbert Conlon beat Robbie Dunne and in the second round Kevin McKiernan had a very good win against the inform John ‘Ton’ Doonan.
Killygarry GFC Annual Dinner Dance in Crover House Hotel. Pictured are Jack Smith (President), Packy McGovern (captain), Paddy Fitzpatrick (Secretary), Francis Cahill (Chairman), Paddy Lee (Treasurer) and members of the Committee Mal O’ Reilly ,Willie McGovern, Gerry Brady, Séan Brady, Benny Fitzsimmons, Austin Reilly, M Galligan, Michael Coyle and Brendan Reilly.
Death of Bernard Keogh farmer Rathcorrick who died in Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan at the age of 78. He was very well known highly respected member of the community. He is survived by one daughter Mrs S Donohoe Fairtown Castletara nephews nieces relatives friends and neighbours. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral from Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Twenty fighting swans are out of control fighting on the frozen wastes of the Green Lake and Swellan following the severe frost and snow of the past week. ‘They are behaving like fish out of water’!
Sympathy is extended to John P Kennedy Managing Director Fagan’s on the death of his aunt Mrs E Heerey at an advanced age.
Death of William McCelland in Belfast . Survived by his wife sons daughters. He was husband of the late Violet McCelland nee Agnew Connolly Street. Survived by his son Ivan daughters Sadie and Valerie.
Cavan Gaels 1969 Chairman Jim McDonnell presiding are told by Tommy Hughes Treasurer that the Club raised £2,269. bringing their total expenditure on Terry Coyle Park to a sizeable £7,856. Secretary Eugene Monaghan tried to abdicate his post but despite nominations neither Michael Murray or PJ Carroll would agree to go forward for election. President Paddy Conaty Chairman Jim McDonnell Vice Chairman TM Gilroy Secretary Eugene Monaghan Assistant Secretary Michael Murray Joint Treasurers Tommy Hughes and Seamus Caffrey. Captain of Senior team Oliver Galligan.
Joe McGovern raises the problem of housing itinerants which he says is ‘ a moral obligation’. 7,000 itinerants were without houses this cold frosty Christmas. For the sake of the children something has got to be done with Tom Fitzpatrick pointing out that the situation will not improve until the children are educated to a better way of life.
Due to Christmas New Year and the dreadful weather only 4 ½ tables in play at Cavan Bridge Club where N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard E/W Gerry Bradley and Surgeon Bertie Culllen.
Philip Shaffrey 18 Dartmouth Square Leeson Park is appointed Architect for the Old Folk’s Home to be erected at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn
Reilly’s Rigger is the musical being performed by the Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society with admission 5/- 3/6 and 2/6 from the 5th to 12th of January 1969..
.January 10th 1969:Death of Paddy ‘Diver’ Donnolly (Arch Bar) Connolly Street. Native of Tierquin. Keen sportsman fishing and shooting his specialty. Former member of the famous Donnolly Brothers Ceilidhe Band who were known and very popular throughout the entire area in the 1930-1940 era. Survived by his wife Brigid, daughters Anna Guider and Patsy and one son Matt. He was brother of John and Matt ,Anna O Neiil Rita and Moya Donnolly Tierquin. There was an overflow attendance at the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Rev Dr Joseph Gray a native of Bailieboro is appointed Auxiliary Archbishop of Liverpool
Johnny O Rourke enquires about the possibility of Cavan County Council making the parking facilities at the Courthouse available to the Church Authorities for Saturday evening and Sunday Masses. According to the Council the parking of cars at Mass times is a complete shambles with the Cock Hill Keadue Lane completely blocked and traffic impeded in both Church Street and Farnham Street.
Reilly’s Rigger the Boy Scout’s hilarious comedy musical packs in the customers in Cavan’s Town Hall. The script is by Father Torlac O Reilly and John O Connor while the main artistes are Mel Doherty and Seamus McCormack who turn in tow vey funny and polished performances. The musical director was Niall Bradley in his first production in Cavan. Full of colour and song with mixed choruses to give a bit of glamour and class. Dermot Smith’s superb ballad ‘Lough Gowna’s Lovely Shores’ is premiered by John O Connor and going by audience reaction it will be a very big hit for the popular Aughnacliffe native. Cast Mel Doherty Seamus McCormack John O Connor Sean Galligan Paddy Murray Dessie Maguire Danny O Hanlon Peter McGinnity Percy Gilchreest Jimmy Mulcahy John McNamara Frank O Connor Norman Breslin Charley Moore Jimmy Smith. Ladies Chorus Nuala Bornemann Maureen Goldrick Sheila McGinnity Rita Higgins Sally McKenna Maura Mullen Frances Donohoe Marie Donohoe Rosemary Allen Betsey Coyle Frances McKiernan Ann Wright Maura Kane and Una Smith. Cordavox Dermot Smith Accordionist Maura McNally. Stage Management and Scenery Gregory Sheridan Frank O Keefe Gerry Egan Michael Smith and Peter Sheridan. Lighting Effects Brain Sullivan. Make up Bill Henry Betty Hickey and John Donohoe. Wardrobe Mistress Maureen Hand. Orchestra Jackie Fitzpatrick John P Smith Oliver Leddy Pat Kelly Dermot Smith Maura McNally Eamonn Donohoe and Eileen Morgan on the Piano. Musical Director Niall Bradley. Owen Roe Ballad Group Michael Smith Jimmy Smith Martin Smith Charlie Moore and Peggy Smith. Scout Troop Scoutmaster John Donohoe Assistant Scoutmaster Danny O Hanlon Paddy Murray Gerry Egan Raymond O Connor Terry O Connor Gerry Finegan Philip Hourican Steve Sheridan John Sheridan Donald Smyth Michael Smyth Jimmy Sharkey Gerry O Keefe Brian McCormack Johnny McCormack Sean Rehill Liam Henry Seamus Henry Paul Ronan Niall Smyth Paul McCusker Paul O Keefe Peter Veale Philip Brady and Paddy Gargan. Senior Scouts Arthur McKenna Dominic Sheridan Tommy Kenny Sean McKiernan and Frank O Connor.
Death on New Year’s Day of Edward Cronin at his residence in Edinburgh Scotland at the age of 76. Native of Alackan. He was brother of the late Katie Nelson Crubany who was a founder member of Cumann Na Mbhan in Cavan .Edward was captain of Alackan Company Old IRA during the War of Independence and served with the present Minister for External Affairs during the 1920 fighting. After the treaty he took the side of the Republicans and later Fianna Fail. He is survived by his wife Mabel sons Edwin Benny and Philip and two daughters Mrs P Maguire and Mrs Jack Phair all residing in Pennycuick Edinburgh.
Sister Mercy returns thanks to all the entertainers and visitors to Saint Phelim’s Hospital over the Christmas holiday period. The Navak Showband and Mighty Avons who on two successive afternoons supplied the music for the annual dance. Mel Doherty John O Connor and Dermot Smith with his Cordavox who entertained the patients on Christmas afternoon with such hits as ‘Lough Gowna’s Lovely Shores’ and You Lakes and Vales of Breffni’. Sean Tully TD for his very generous annual cash donation richly appreciated by patients and staff. The students of Saint Patrick’s College and Father Torlac O Reilly for their much appreciated variety show and gifts for the patients and Santa who came to each patient and members of the staff on duty on Christmas morning.
Gerry Egan leads Cavan Shamrock’s in the area final of the Youth’s Cup in 5-1 victory over Mill Celtic in Drogheda.. Frank O Keefe little or nothing to do in goals Martin Clarke great classy game in defence. Freddy Potter Clones who joined forces with Shamrock’s for this tie. Johnny Lynch played with great heart and spirit and every time he got possession the crowd rose to cheer him. Jackie Murphy Dominic Lynch and Gerry Egan were the pick of the attack with Clones’ Liam Rooney and Jimmy Flanagan bringing a whole new dimension to the Cavan play with short passing and intricate dribbling and accurate pin point passing. Cavan now play North End United Drogheda in the area final the winners to play Shelbourne in Dublin.
Five Tables at Cavan Bridge Club N/S and best Gross Dr Bertie Cullen and Dr Martin E/W Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan. Team of four C Corry beat Jim Leonard and Gerry Bradley beat Surgeon Bertie Cullen.
January 17th 1969 Sean Flanagan Minister for Health opens the new purpose built Nurse’s Home at Lisdarn which will accommodate up to sixty nurses having their own room and facilities. Pictured are Father PJ Gargan Adm who blessed the Home Dermot McCarthy County Manager Bishop Austin Quinn Sister Mary Michael Matron Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn and Sean Flanagan TD Minister for Health.
Sympathy is extended to Sheila Burke Drumnavanagh on the death of her sister Mrs K Beirne after a long illness at Sligo County Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband P Beirne director Western Wholesale Sligo just one week ago and they are survived by their child 12 year old Maura. Funeral took place in Boyle county Roscommon.
Father PJ McManus makes the historical announcement that the Credit Union has now issued 1,000 shares and is lending to shareholders as demand for loans increases.
Seamus Breathnach is the Adjudicator at the Cavan Gaelic School’s Drama in the Town Hall on the 25th to the 27th February 1969. Already twenty plays in all age groups have been entered.
The all conquering Saint Clare’s Secondary School Camogie team beat Saint Tiernach’s Clones 5-2 in the Ulster Camogie Cup at Loreto College after leading by 5-1 at the interval.
January 24th 1969 New Cavan Garda Station to be situated opposite the De La Salle School Cavan as the OPW purchase Barney Corr the Dentist’s house.
Jimmy Smith leader of the Mighty Avons is seen here presenting a cheque to P Sherwin Secretary of Gorta Ireland and Anselem Lovett Secretary Gorta Cavan following the very successful dance in the Town Hall where the Mighty Avons gave their services free of charge.
Gaelic League 1969 Chairman Father Dan Gallogly Vice Chairman Liam Kelly Secretary Seamus White Treasurer Sean McCartan.
Big success of old folk’s party sponsored by the Cavan branch Irish Red Cross in the Town Hall where many of the comic and musical items were rendered by the guests.
Saint Clares continue their Camogie exploits with and impressive 4-0 victory away to the Comprehensive School in Kill Cootehill. Saint Clares led by 1-0 at half time. Noreen O Donoghue Eilish and Brid Sheridan Maureen Reilly Mary Smith Sile McCabe and Siobhan Reilly were the stars for Saint Clare’s who were fitter faster and crisper strikers of the ball.
January 31st 1969 Sean O Siochan General Secretary of the GAA opens the Irish Drama Festival for Schools in the Town Hall. He is pictured with Mattie McDonagh Chairman and Seamus Breathnach Adjudicator
Death of Father Joe Hunt former Curate in Cavan and native of Glenfarne after a long illness at a private nursing home in Drumkeeran. He is survived by one sister. Funeral from Saint Michael’s Church Glenfarne to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Mary Ann Meehan College Street in her early 80s. Native of Alackan she spent over 30 years in America where she taught in the College of Technology Boston. She was the last of a very well known highly popular local family. Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Late entries for the famous Cullen Cup Bridge Open competition to be held in the Lake Hotel Virginia on March 2nd can be sent to Jim Hearn Drumalee Secretary Cavan Bridge Club.
February 6th 1969 Nurse Dale Jenkins is pictured beside her trusty old bicycle as she bids farewell to her position as Midwife Dispensary Nurse for Cavan after 40 years glorious service. In her time she delivered thousands of children mostly in the mother’s home and continued to attend mother and child until the child was weaned and healthy. She succeeded her mother Mrs Conlon in the position and between them they had over 100 years distinguished and heroic service to the people of Cavan town. For most of her time as Dispensary Midwife she worked in association with Dr Jack Sullivan Dispensary Doctor for Cavan and Kathleen Jack and family have arranged a surprise for the good Nurse Dale Jenkins with a Social and farewell dance in the Town Hall at which a presentation will be made to Nurse Dale Jenkins and her husband Harry. Everybody including the Navak Showband are giving their services free of charge to ensure that the biggest possible thank you can be accorded to this great woman on Thursday 11th February 1969.. The Sunday Press are doing a feature entitled as the Butch Moore hit ‘Born to Be With You’ and it is unlikely that the Town Hall will hold the multitude anxious to pay tribute to Nurse Dale Jenkins.
Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim packed with congregation receiving the blessing of the throats on the Feast of Saint Blaise.
Sympathy is extended to Sister Colman Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan on the death of her mother Brigid McLoughlin Fawn Dromahaire county Leitrim at the residence of her daughter in Belfast where she has lived for the last twelve years. She is survived by a family of 14. The funeral took place in Dromahaire during the week.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Jack Smallhorne on the death of her sister Mrs E Bulfin Fethard county Tipperary. She was formerly Veronica Linden from Ballybay. Funeral in Fethard cemetery from adjoining church on Thursday.
Spring is ushered in with the arrival of snow ice frost leaving many roads impassable after a thaw the roads were okay but more snow arrived later in the week to leave Cavan in an icy grip.
Freedom from Hunger Gorta Church Gate collection realizes a sum of £75. The money will be used in long term projects for the relief o world hunger.
The Moonlight Players Castletara are again staging ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ during the drama season. The play written and produced by Joseph G Reilly has been broadcast on Radio Eireann. Among those taking part this year are Tommie Coyle (Award winner at Monaghan Festival) Sean Dunne Tom Boylan JJ Lyons Kathleen Gorman and Kathleen Lyons with Hughie Newman making a comeback after two years absence. This year’s lineup contains three new actors in Mary Boylan Kathleen Coyle and Cornelius Maguire. The opening performance of the new season takes place in Milltown Hall on the first Sunday in Lent.
Virginia overcome Cavan in the final of the Irish Debating competition 256-253 sponsored by the Gaelic League at a very well attended function in the Farnham Hotel where all business was transacted in Irish. Brian O Mordha MA Headmaster Comprehensive School Cootehill was the adjudicator while Father John Murphy Saint Patrick’s College presided.
Cavan Shamrock’s Tops of Breffni group meet for important meeting in Cooke’s Lounge Upper Main Street Friday night at 8:30 pm.
Cavan Bridge N/S Surgeon Cullen and Doctor Martin E/W Maureen McDonald and Mr M O Sullivan Munster and Leinster Bank. Tuesday N/S Jim and Mrs Hearn E/W Kay Henry and Mrs S Caffrey. Best Gross Gerry Hunt and PD Maloney.
Father Tom McKiernan Diocesan Examiner officiates at the blessing of the candles prior to the 11:30 Mass on the Feast of the Purification on Sunday last.
Death of James Sullivan at his residence Denbawn Carrickaboy at the age of 74.. He was father of Rev Michael Sullivan Scotland and Rev Patrick Sullivan CC Corlough. In his youth he took an active part in the War of Independence and later in the Civil War took the Republican side. His brother Captain Andy Sullivan died in Mountjoy jail after 42 days on hunger strike in November 1923.There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral to Saint Matthew’s Church Drumavaddy to the adjoining cemetery where his old IRA colleagues formed a guard of honour and fired a 21 gun salute while Cavan bugler Teddy McCormack sounded the last post. He is survived by Father Michael Sullivan in Scotland Father Patrick Sullivan Corlough and Andrew daughters Mrs Owen Smith Corduff and Teresa Sullivan in New York. He was uncle of Rev P McCabe Mullagh Rev M Morgan Florida USA Rev B Sullivan San Diego. He was brother in law of Rev P Donohoe Dublin. The Captain Sullivan Hall in Drumavaddy is named in honour of Captain Andrew Donohoe who died on hunger strike lasting 42 days in Mountjoy prison in November 1923.
Death of Frances McMullin ‘Inis Fail’ Woodbine Avenue Stillorgan Dublin. She was widow of former County Cavan Surgeon Joseph McMullin ‘Inis Fail’ Church Street Cavan and was a native of Tyrone. She came to Cavan with her husband from Ballyshannon in 1926 when he was appointed Cavan’s first County Surgeon a post he was to hold with distinction until his retirement in 1951. She was a very well known popular personality in Cavan and was known for her style and fashion sense as well as her pleasing friendly personality. She was extremely well known in religious cultural and social circles in Cavan being a leading member of the Legion of Mary Children of Mary Confraternity etc. She was a founder member of Cavan Drama Festival in 1946 and was for many years Chair of the Ladie’s Catering Committee. She was also a leading member of the committee of Cavan District Nursing Association. Although held in exalted status in Cavan she was a plain decent town to earth woman who had a ready smile and welcome for rich and poor . She was known for her extreme charity and hospitality and took an active interest in the welfare of the poor the sick and deprived in the community. Predeceased by her husband Surgeon Joseph McMullin in 1963 she is survived by her sons Mr JP McMullin FRCS The Honorable Judge A McMullin Hong Kong Don McMullin Killarney daughters Una Smith and Airmid O Hanlon Cavan P Flanagan Dublin Mrs D Meagher Dublin Mrs J Alvey Dublin and MS N McMullin D McMullin and D McMullin all Dublin and 39 grandchildren. The funeral from the Church of the Assumption Booterstown Avenue on Monday last was large and representative with many of the congregation travelling from Cavan to pay their respects and interment took place later in Dean’s Grange cemetery.
Winter sale at Maurice Brady’s 56-58 Main Street Cavan offers flannelette blankets in assorted colours 14/11 Men’s cushion sole socks great value at 6/11 men’s all wool Kenmare socks in black or navy 4/6. Girl’s over the knee slightly imperfect pull up socks 1/11 Men’s long sleeve pullover 14/11 Youth’s trousers large size only to clear 10/-
February 14th 1969 First twins of 1969 born to Mary and Tony Donegan 3 Jubilee at Cavan’s Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Elaine Mary all of 7 lbs 13 ozs and Barbara Rose 6 lbs 13 ozs arrived on 4th February and are daughters of Mary nee Cosgrove and Thomas Donegan 3 Jubilee Cavan.
;The glamorous Rally Driver Rosemary Smith launches the new Ford Capri in Jackson’s Garage. Prices range from £969 to £1,197.
Same Week Death of Mary Boylan Tierquin. She is survived by 5 sons and 2 daughters. Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral to Killygarry.
Death of JJ ‘Jack’ Donohoe Rossa Place at the age of 76. He was assistant County Engineer and for many periods acted as County Engineer.. Native of Cornakill Cootetehill. He was a star footballer playing for Drung, Virginia Blues and Cavan Slashers. His latter interest were fishing ,shooting and boxing of which he was an outstanding official of the Cavan Club where his son Sean ‘Spider’ was a double Ulster champion while his other son Eamonn ‘Frosty’ was a leading juvenile boxer and outstanding musician.. Officer in The Northern Division old IRA, He was later a captain in the Irish Army During the Emergency he served in the Local Defence Forces and it was while on maneuvers in Butlersbridge he lost his right hand while demonstrating the use of explosives. He was very much involved in the purchase and layout of Breffni Park in 1923 and played a major part in the development of the stadium. He was again on hand to advice and direct the County Board when additional land was purchased and the pitch lengthened and widened into the best stadium in Ulster in 1952. He was an outstanding footballer with first his native Drung and later Cavan Slashers and his never say die attitude ensured some memorable wins for the town side at the Old Show grounds on the4 Barrack Hill. He was Secretary of the Club for many years. While stationed in Virginia he took a leading role in the development of the a suitable ground and the development of same for the local Blues whom he assisted at Intermediate level. He is survived by his wife Margaret, sons Peter, Eamonn and Séan and one daughter Kitty Smith Oldcastle. He was brother of Peter Donohoe Cornakill and Patrick Donohoe Cornabaste Mrs L Dowd Cornakill and Mrs L Sheridan Castlerahan. Rev P J McManus officiated at the funeral to Killygarry where the coffin was draped in the Tricolour and at Cullies cemetery the cortege was met by a guard of honour of Old IRA colleagues. The firing party was under Dan McDonald County Council and a volley of shots was discharged over the grave. The Last Post was sounded by Bugler Teddy McCormack Cavan.
February 21st 1969 Fire breaks out at midnight at the junction of Cock Hill and Church Street where two three storied houses belonging to Mrs Maureen McDonald are burnt to the ground and many cars and people evacuated from the scene as crowds flock from Sports Centre where a big staff dance was being held. Brigades from Cavan Belturbet Ballyjamesduff and Killeshandra had to run a pipe line back to the Kinnypottle and pump water to the scene of the fire where Fire Chief Stan McCarthy was in charge of operations. Files belonging to the Insurance Company of Ireland and Cavan Agricultural TB Bovine Eradication were saved and a 60 year old safe and contents survived the inferno which threatened to spread to all of Church Street fanned by the freshening wind. Later the Agriculture Office and records for Cavan/Monaghan wee transferred to Barney Corr’s which has just been purchased by the OPW and the business of the Commercial Insurance is being transacted from Bill Henry’s private hose in Cootehill Road.
Sudden death of Superintendent Frank McCague at the age of 59 in his native Scotstown which he was visiting over the weekend . Joined the Garda in 1928 he served in Mullagh and Bailieboro before going to Peterswell county Galway on promotion to the rank of Sergeant. He later served in Drumlish and Roscommon before being appointed Inspector Dundalk in 1953. He later served in Portlaoise and Birr where he was appointed to the position of Superintendent. He took up duty in Cavan in 1960 and had intended to retire in three years at the age of 63. His funeral from Urbleshanny Church was one of the largest ever seen in the area. Requiem Mass was celebrated by his nephew Rev J Greene Scotland assisted by Canon Connolly PP. The coffin was borne by six Sergeants followed by twenty Garda also from the Cavan District. The Guard of Honour was formed by local Chief Superintendents. He is survived by his wife Rose sons Sean Gerald Michael Hugh and Brendan daughters Rose Frances and Mary. At Bailieboro Circuit Court Judge PN Ryan presiding tributes were paid to the dead officer by members of the legal profession Judiciary colleagues with Jim Beirne Court Clerk and Anselem Lovett Anglo Celt associating themselves with the fulsome tributes
Father John O Donnell is the new President of Ulster Sport’s Council at the Ulster Convention in Coalisland. He is presently teaching in the new Comprehensive School in Cootehill. Native of Donegal, He is Chairman of Cavan and Cootehill Athletic Boards.
Noel O Briain is the Adjudicator at the forthcoming Cavan Drama Festival. Member of the RTE players he has written a number of short stories and plays.
Cavan County Golf Club dinner dance in the Ulster Arms pictured are Ina Hickey Ladies Secretary Miss A Griffin Mary McCarthy Lady Captain Maura Cullen Lady President Dolly Brady Mrs H Clancy Rose Fox Noel McGovern Captain Belturbet Golf Club Dermot Morgan Assistant Secretary Cavan Golf Club Tom C Hickey Treasurer Seamus Fox Captain Elect 1969 Surgeon Bertie Cullen President Danny O Kelly Captain 1968 H Clancy Captain Blacklion Golf Club and Jack M Brady Secretary County Cavan Golf Club.
Saint Clare’s will play Saint Dominick’s Belfast in the semi final of the school’s Ulster Camogie Championship in Belfast. Saint Clare’s have a wealth of experience and include many of the girls who won the Cavan senior league with Castletara last year.
Cavan Shamrocks win their third trophy of the season when they beat the holders Monaghan United 3-2 in a pulsating final in Belgium Park Monaghan last Sunday. Played in adverse weather conditions Shamrock’s had a baptism of fire in the opening period when a very strong Monaghan side laid siege to the Cavan goal and only the exploits of Frankie O Keefe in the Cavan goal kept them in the game. Billy Lacey opened the scoring after 15 minutes with a typical well worked Monaghan goal and Jim McGlone put them further ahead just two minutes later. Monaghan did not push home their advantage and with Jim Simpson Gerry Egan and star of the show Noel Smith beginning to find their feet on the slippery surface Cavan gradually got a foot hold. From a pin point pass from the very impressive Jackie Sheidan Noel Smith beat the Monaghan defence to cross for Eamonn Cusack to shoot Cavan’s first goal. Jim Simpson with his speed and strength began to make his presence felt on the right wing passed to Noel Smith who centered on to the head of the inrushing Cusack who headed bullet like to the back of the Monaghan net. Noel Smith who was by a distance man of the match put Cavan ahead coming up to half time and from 2-0 the Shamrock’s were now ahead 3-2 at the interval. Cavan had the best chances in the second half and after 15 minutes Noel Smith was through again and shot to the net only for the referee to whistle up for a very doubtful offside. Cavan withstood the Monaghan pressure with Martin Clarke Frank Lyons Captain Richard Graham to the fore while Pat Timmons and Johnny Lynch dominated midfield. Cavan Shamrocks Frank O Keefe Martin Clarke Richard Graham Pat Timmons Frank Lyons Johnny Lynch Jim Simpson Noel Smith Jackie Murphy Gerry Egan Eamonn Cusack. Jimmy Egan Chairman and team coach.
Secondary School teachers on strike for better conditions prompts Father Terry McManus President Saint Patrick’s College to insert this advertisement in this week’s Anglo Celt. “In the event of teacher’s strike being settled as expected all classes in Saint Patrick’s College will recommence on Monday next. Boarders are due back on Sunday evening.”
Father ABC McGrath is the celebrant of the well attended 7:30 Mass in the Cathedral on Ash Wednesday evening and Masses during Lent will be held each evening. He was assisted in distributing the Ashes by Father PJ McManus. Rev Augustine Leydon Saint Patrick’s College will give the first of this year’s Lenten lectures on the New Testament in the Poor Clare Convent Concert Hall entitled ‘Saint Paul’s Letter to the Thessalonians’ which was written about 50 AD while the first Gospel was written in 60AD twenty five years after the death of Jesus.
Andy Galligan formerly Cathedral Road and Connolly Street Cavan teams up with Joe Burkett from Dublin to write ‘Too Lat’ which Butch Moore will sing in the National Song Contest on RTE television.
Felix Gormley well known tractor and farm machinery salesman with Jackson’s Garage joins the rival Smith’s Group who are the main dealers for new and rebuilt Massey Ferguson tractor and farm machinery.
Pictured are Mr and Mrs Michael Browne Butlersbridge celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary at their home in the Bridge. They were married on the 29th January 1919 in the Old Cavan Cathedral by Father John O Reilly Adm. They have six sons one daughter and fourteen grandchildren. Outstanding footballer with Cavan Cavan Slashers and Castleblayney Faughs, Michael has the unique distinction of winning a county senior medal with Cavan Slashers in September 1924 and on the following Sunday lining out with Castleblayney Faughs to win a Monaghan senior championship medal. He also won a senior championship medal in 1925 and two League medals in 1924 and 1925 with Cavan Slashers. He played gaelic football until he was 45 lining out with his sons Michael Tommy Sean Ken and Jim with Butlersbridge Saint Aidan’s of whom he was a founder member and is now President of the club.
The town says thank you to Dispensary Nurse Dale Jenkins in the Town Hall which was organised by Dr Jack Sullivan and friends who presented a cheque to Mrs Jenkins at the conclusion of the function with the Sunday Press covering the event with the headline ‘Born to Be with You’ Pictured are Dr Jack F Sullivan Betty Finegan Mrs Hughie Smith 31 Tullac Mongan Brigid Murray Mrs McKiernan Elizabeth Mullery Mary Keogan Mrs Dale Jenkins Mrs Billy Sheridan Bernadette Kenny and May Reilly.
February 28th 1969 Eddie Leddy is the first man from Ballinamore to represent Ireland at the World Cross Country Championships in Glasgow. He joins John Hartnett the Irish champion on the team the rest of which will be announced shortly.
Death of Father Joe Hunt at a private nursing home in Drumkeeran county Leitrim. Native of Glenfarne father Hunt was a curate in Cavan from December 1949 to December 1954 when he was transferred to Castletara. Born on the 21st March 1899 son of the late Patrick and Bedelia nee Faney Glenfarne county Leitrim. He was ordained in Maynooth on the 16th December 1923. He served in Drumreilly from 1923-1926 then Killinkere from 1926-1937 when he transferred to Drumkeeran serving there until 1949 when after a brief period in Glenade he came to Cavan. He served in Castletara from 1954 to 1963 when he was appointed to Crosserlough. His funeral took place in Glenfarne.
Cavan De La Salle producer Ann Jenkins with ‘Aoibheann Beatha an Scolaire’ are among the winners of the Cavan Irish Drama Festival for schools in the Town Hall. Sister Canice from Saint Clare’s Ballyjamesduff was voted Best Producer. Pictured is the De La Salle cast boy’s under 10 Mrs Ann Jenkins Producer Gerry Smith Joseph Kenny Martin Maguire Emmett Dunne Dennis Cullen Donal Kilduff Declan Keogan Terry Sexton Michael Lee Edward O Hanlon Gregory Hughes Micheal Crosby Seamus Henry Enda Conaty Brendan Fox John Cullen and Paul Connolly.. Committee Chairman Mattie McDonagh Vice Chairman Father John Murphy Secretary Sean McCartan Assistant Secretary Dympna Flanagan TD Treasurer Thomas Dalton Brian O Mordha MA and Brother Augustine.
Cavan CYMS travel to Arva and beat the locals 4-1 in snooker challenge. Paddy O Reilly lost to P Nelson Mickey Breslin beat B Gilsenan Sean McManus beat D O Rourke Jim Fay beat M Maguire and Martin Jermyn beat Bran McGlade.
Brief history of Ford Lodge now the property of Cavan based Mighty Avons who intend to develop an up market hotel on the site just beside the Cathedral. The details were furnished by Solicitor Jack Halpin former resident of Ford Lodge now living in Belfast and sent to the Celt by Mighty Avons trumpeter Paddy Smith. It was part of the Farnham Estate and adjoined on the far side of the stream the Annesley Estate to the rear is the Old Coach Road now Keadue Lane. It was the residence of George Nugent Reynolds author of ‘The Catholic Lamentation’ and ‘Bantry Bay’. In 1855 Ford Lodge became the residence of Theophilus Thompson Probate Registrar for County Cavan who succeeded Charles Halpin as Chairman Cavan Borough Council in 1888. Later John Vernon well known Land Agent resided at Ford Lodge before purchasing Erne Hill Belturbet. Mr Mercier Resident Magistrate took up residence in 1900 and in 1905 Ford Lodge became the official residence of the Adjutants of the 4th Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers whose depot was in Cavan Military Barracks until the outbreak of World War 1. In 1915 Georgina Hutton ‘Tircahan Lodge’ Swanlinbar took a lease of the house until 1923. She was mother of Caroline Halpin and she and her husband Solicitor William Henry Halpin purchased the house in 1923. Caroline who was mother of Jack Halpin Solicitor formerly Cavan now resident in Belfast died in August 1966. The property was recently purchased by the Mighty Avons showband Cavan.
Father Sean Brady Saint Patrick’s College will give next week’s lecture entitled ‘The public life of Our Lord’ beginning with his Baptism in the Jordan to his last journey to Jerusalem in the Lenten series of lectures in the Poor Clare Convent. He will cover such topics as Jesus choice of Apostles Miracles Method of Story Telling Parables etc
There are twelve teams entered in this year’s Tops of Breffni in the Town Hall with all proceeds going to the Poor Clare Convent Building Fund.
March 6th 1969 Forty nine players take part in the prestigious Dr Cullen Cup Open Bridge competition at the Lake Hotel Virginia. 1st N Balfe and E Collier Trim 2nd W Berrell and A H Baxter 3rd Mr and Mrs P Kelly Kells.
Death of Margaret Brady Drumconnick in her early 70s. She was predeceased by her husband George 13 years ago. She was extremely popular and was noted for her Christian faith and great charity particularly to those less well off in society. For many years she worked in Tweedy Acheson’s Drapery in Main Street and after she served her time worked in Lowry’s of Ballinagh. She later spent some time in the USA before returning to marry George Brady. She is survived by her sons George Drumconnick Arthur Belfast two daughters Mrs J Johnston Belfast and B Lamond Narborough Norfolk England and one sister Mrs R Fagan. Rev GCA Millar officiated at the large and representative funeral from Kilmore Cathedral with burial later in Kilmore church yard.
Death of Margaret Cullen ‘Saint Anne’s ‘ Cathedral Road after a long illness borne with courage and fortitude. She was widow of one of Cavan’s leading business men Vincent Cullen Dew Drop Inn Connolly Street Cavan. Very religious decent person she was known for her generosity and patience being so helpful and decent to the residents of the Old Half Acre who called on her every day and where she responded with great grace and generosity to help those caught in the poverty trap. She was predeceased in 1950 by her daughter Betty Fitzpatrick wife of Cavan town Solicitor Tom who was later to become a TD. Betty was a founder member of Cavan Drama Festival and an active member of the local Cavan Players who won many awards on the Drama circles of Ireland. Margaret Cullen’s greatest challenge came in the late stages of her husband’s life when he fell victim to the scourge of Alzheimer’s which was not very well diagnosed or treated at that time. She nursed Vincent in their own home in a loving professional and caring manner which earned her the admiration of the entire community. This great woman is survived by her sons Jimmy and Vincent daughters Eileen Patricia Sheila and Joan her brother Right Rev P McCabe USA sisters Sister Ligouri Scotland Sister De Sales England and Miss C McCabe Dublin. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry.
Death of Margaret Smith ‘Auntie’ 86 Main Street at the Surgical Hospital . She was one of Cavan’s best known business personalities being sister of Con Smith well known merchant and vintner. All of the family were well known in business circles she was sister of the famous ME Smith who carried on a grocery and bar business at the Pound Archway later selling his premises to Pat Hourican from Gowna. She was also a sister of the well known Tommy Smith Proprietor of the Railway Hotel who was along with his wife Mary extremely well known and respected member of the business community in Cavan. She is survived by one brother Patrick Togher Crosskeys nephews nieces neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Bakery at Breffni Café ‘Milséan Bhreifne’ goes up in flames as the proprietors Mrs Healy and Miss Slacke attend evening devotions for Lent in the nearby Cathedral. The Brigade were quickly on the scene and prevented the fire at the rear from spreading. The scene was declared safe after just ½ an hour.
March 12th 1969 Pictured on this week’s front page are Mr and Mrs Ben McDowell Mons Terrace Cavan who are celebrating the Golden Jubilee of their marriage on the 10th February 1919 in the Old Cathedral with Father John O Reilly officiating. Ben was just back from World War 1 where he served in the front line and only missed death on a number of occasions by a whisker. He was later to be a well known highly reliable postman in Cavan working in Cavan Post Office for 40 years. Ben and the vivacious Molly who is a great singer and wit had 10 children four sons and six daughters and now 10 grandchildren.
Pictured is John Molloy Saint Patrick’s Swellan with a 23 ½ lbs pike which he caught at Deredis while spinning with a brown bream bait. Mighty battle John who was unaccompanied spent ¾ of an hour landing this huge monster..
Rosemary Smith well known lady driver wins the Circuit of Cavan Motor Rally which finished at Timmy Murphy’s garage on the Ballinagh Road. Navigator for the glamorous Rosemary Smith was R Foote. O Gorman D O Sullivan . Cavan Club 1st J Wood and T Tuite while the Novice Section winners were T McNally and D Johnston.
Matt Rudden makes a comeback to Cavan Athletics showing his class when winning the senior cross country event over 7 ½ grueling miles on Peadair McSeain’s’ land in Cornafean. TP O Callaghan Bailieboro running this time in the Laragh vest was a distant second while the defending champion from Cootehill Jim Cochrane was third. 1st Team Laragh (M Rudden TP O Callaghan S Cassidy Vincent Rudden M O Brien and PJ Smith) 2nd Cootehill and 3rd Cornafean. Gene Tierney Cootehill was a very impressive winner of the Ladie’s one mile event with her team mate Marie McDermott second and Jean Higgins Kill third.
Bonfires burn brightly on the Killygarry Hills as Killygarry win the Junior League replay against Ballinagh on a bright cold sunny day in Breffni Park by 1-10 to 1-9 after extra time. Great hard hitting game full of good football and incident which kept the large crowd on their feet all afternoon as fortunes swayed. Killygarry led by 1-2 to 1-1 at half time. After a titanic struggle the game ended even and there was a long delay of ten minutes when confusion reigned but the game got underway again with Killygarry grabbing the initiative in the first quarter with points from Niall O Brien Francie Galligan and PJ Galligan with Ballinagh’s lone reply being a point from Peter Cahill to leave the half time score 3-1 to the Killygarry men. Playing with the strong wind Ballinagh wrested the initiative and leveled the game with two unanswered points but Packy McGovern had the strength and ability to break through the defence and shoot over the winner just on full time. Killygarry Seamus McGovern Oliver Crowe Mal O Reilly Vincent Smith Paddy Lynch Philip Fitzsimmons Gerry Keating Finbar O Reilly Packy McGovern Niall O Brien Tommy ‘Dickie’ Smith John O Neill Dessie Agnew PJ Galligan and Francie Galligan. Sub Philip Wray for Niall O Brien concussed in extra time. Referee John Sheridan Killinkere.
In the Senior League Final Crosserlough beat Bailieboro 0-12 to 1-5 to win the 1968 Senior League. Fifth time since 1964 Crosserlough have won the title only losing the senior league 1967 to neighbours Mountnuggent at Christmas 1968. Their team work and experience were just too much for this largely inexperienced Bailieboro outfit. Pictured is John Joe O Reilly receiving the trophy from TP O Reilly with Bailieboro captain Enda Sheridan sporting a broad smile in defeat.
March 21st 1969 Sligo Drama Circle win the Dr Lyons Cup for best play and best setting with ‘The Glass Menagerie’ in the open section at Cavan Drama Festival. The story of the festival was the outstanding performance from a small country parish Ballintra near Castleblayney county Monaghan who swept the board with their performance of Eugene McCabe’s ‘King of the Castle’ who won the Rural section and would have won the open if they were entered. Tommy McCardle won best actor and best producer. Margaret O Dallaigh Strand Players Dublin was voted best actress. Noel O Briain RTE was the Adjudicator and Phil Cullivan Chairman presided as Father PJ Gargan Adm presented the awards.
Death of Mary J O Reilly Nee Smith Athbara House Cavan on Wednesday at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was wife of the late Paddy O Reilly former County Secretary and long time Treasurer of the GAA . She was extremely popular and charitable with a wonderful sense of humour. She was a wonderful conversationalist and could share a joke with anybody no matter how dim the situation she could always see a silver thread among the clouds. She is survived by her sons Dr Sean Tony in London three daughters Moira Seery Mullingar Gertie Blake Thurles and Patricia Carlin Derry. She was sister of Terry Smith Cavan Alphonsus ‘Phonsie’ Smith Belturbet Pa Smith Australia and Jeannie Smith Butlersbridge. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery . By a strange co incidence her son in law Frank Carlin B Arch Derry her son in law died in Derry on the same day after being ill for some time.
Cavan Credit Union First Directors elected following a meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall Maureen Barrett Lauri McConnell May Reilly Rev PJ McManus M/S Tommy Hickey Danny McHugh JP Smith Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Place Vincent Walsh. Supervisors Benny Dunne Brian O Grady and Gladys Donohoe. Auditor J Carney .Father PJ McManus Chairman announced there are 130 members holding 1,407 shares and loans advanced of £1,260. “ The Credit Union was founded for the advancement of the economic life of the people of the town and all monies generated will be spent in the town for its further advancement to the benefit of all of its citizens.
Death of John Clail Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 96. He was a highly popular old resident of the town and was originally from Carrigallen. He is survived by his wife Margaret three sons Eddie Swellan Packy Saint Phelim’s Place and Joe in London daughter Mrs M Leavy London. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Death of Pat Galligan Glasdrummond Poles at the age of 55 in Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Founder member of Killygarry GFC he was formerly a playing member of the old Stradone club and won a Junior county medal with the club in 1943. He was a well known progressive farmer whose help and advice was sought at all times. Decent to a fault he never let anybody go from his door without extending the generous hand of hospitality. He is survived by his three sons Patrick Andrew and Jim three daughters Rosaleen Mary and Teresa three brothers Jim and Tom in USA and John Cavan. He was brother of Mrs B Lyons Shantemon. Father Des O Dowd officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Father John Murphy Saint Patrick’s College will give the lecture ‘Passion Death and Resurrection of Our Lord’ in the Convent Concert Hall in the Lenten series of lectures on the 19th March 1969 after Mass in the Cathedral commencing at 8:45 pm.
First round of Tops of Breffni concludes with Cavan Shamrock’s taking on Killinkere while Navan Carpets will take on Lisnaskea on Sunday night in the 2nd round. Sponsored by Jackson’s Garage and Guinness. Booking with Reilly’s ‘The Regal’
Crosserlough continue their total dominance of Cavan football with a 1-5 to 0-4 Intermediate League final win over Ballyhaise in Breffni Park. Crosserlough led by 1-2 to 0-2 at half time.
New football club in Denn is the amalgamation of Crosskeys and Drumavaddy. The history of the GAA records a club called Denn Dan O Connell’s in existence in 1907. No club from the Parish has ever won a major Cavan competition but their Junior side got as far as the semi final in 1935 failing to Mountnuggent. They bought ‘Shield’s field’ in 1937 and development of this facility will now continue with the new stronger and bigger Denn outfit.
Not much fun on Saint Patrick’s Day 1969 in Cavan. Father Tom McKiernan Diocesan Examiner celebrated the 8 am Mass Bishop Quinn the main Mass at 10 and Father ABC McGrath celebrated the 11:30 am with Father PJ McManus celebrating the evening 7:30 Mass in Irish. On a desperately cold day with frequent wintry showers most people had the sense to stay indoors. The annual angling contest fixed for Lough Sheelin and sponsored by Cavan Anglers was cancelled due to the harsh weather. Many people sported the traditional shamrock with many more ‘drowning’; the weed later in the evening. The Breffni Boys Band once again braved the weather conditions to parade to and from Mass in their spectacular new uniforms of red and blue with matching peak caps. They played all of the traditional airs.
Death of the very popular and well known Gerry Moore 19 Saint Phelim’s Place after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude at Hospital in Dublin at the age of 56/ He was a native of Portarlington County Waterford and was a plasterer by trade coming to Cavan in 1938 to work on the construction of the new Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim where he worked with John Sisk and Sons. He was a craftsman par excellence and his work is still to be admired on the unpainted walls of this great building. Later Gerry worked on the building of the new wing at Saint Patrick’s College. He was a very handsome man of great charm and wit whose company was eagerly sought by all classes and creeds. He is survived by his wife Clare nee Smith formerly The Convent House five sons Fergal Gerry Paddy Charlie and Tony three daughters Maeve Margaret and Dympna two brothers Charlie Rathangan and Walter in England two sisters Mrs P Maloney Portarlington and Mrs G Keegan Portarlington. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Helena (Nellie) Shannon Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 70. She was a native of Coronea Arva and is survived by one sister Mrs Mary McKiernan Carrigallen. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Church of the Immaculate Conception Coronea with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Rev Peter Paul O Reilly Coronea presided.
Sean O Leary Forestry Inspector Highfield Road is reported to be comfortable in Our Lady’s Hospital Navan after his car was in collision with a truck near Athlone. His two sons Finbar aged 6 and John aged 5 were discharged.
Father Ray Brady is this week’s speaker at the annual Lenten lectures in the Poor Clare Convent. Father Ray who is a native of Upper Main Street and eldest son of Maurice and Kathleen Brady nee Magee will speak on the ‘preaching of the Gospel thirty years after the Ascension. The organisation of Christian groups and the daily problems faced by the Apostles in steering the Church out of stormy waters. After the talk there will be a slide show and discussion.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce 1969 President Matt Connolly Vice President Brian Murphy Treasurer Sean Young Secretary Charles J Clarke. Committee Louis Blessing Brendan Murray Jim Scanlon Bill Mackeral Peter Smith and Brendan McDonald. The Chamber announced that it had been in touch with Seamus De Faoite organizing Secretary of the forthcoming Gaelic League Ard Fheis in Cavan from the 2nt to the 4th of May 1969 and the Chamber will sponsor the window competition to be run in conjunction with the Ard Fheis.
Joe O Reilly O Reilly’s Car Rental Cork and a native of Bridge Street son of the legendary Barney O Reilly Merchant and Publican (McCaul’s ) is appointed President of the Cork Rotary Club.
Ireland raises a total of £301,791 for the starving people of Biafra whose images are flashed on our television screens each night. Cavan was the fifth highest pro rata of population with £3,972.
Cavan Road Championships take place in bright and sunny Cootehill. The senior event over 6 miles was won by TP O Callaghan from Bailieboro running in the famous Laragh colours while 2nd was his team mate Matt Rudden the Cavan senior cross country champion. In third place was the defending champion Jim Cochrane Cootehill 4th Brian McEnroe Kill. 1st team Laragh 2nd Cootehill. Ladies one mile 1st L Tierney Cootehill 2nd Nora McDonagh Cootehill and 3rd Mary McDermott Cootehill. Under 10 half mile M Clegg Cootehill Under 12 half mile J McCarney Cootehill. Under 14 M McCabe Cootehill and Under 16 Noel Brady Cootehill. The starter was well known local sportsman Jim Rice Cootehill.
‘The Checkers’ from Cavan town win the senior ladies indoor football competition at the Sports Centre Arena Cavan beating a fancied Clones outfit 6-2 in an exciting pulsating final before a capacity attendance.. Pictured are Marie Maguire Mary Murray Kathleen Fay Patricia Carmichael Ann Gilmartin and Kathleen Murray.
Death of John Joe Lee Edenticlare in his early 50s he was an extremely popular resident and was first Chairman of Killygarry GFC. In his playing days he played with the famous Stradone GFC. Extremely popular and well known he is survived by his brothers Benny in England Paddy Edenticlare and one sister Mrs S Farrelly Killinkere. There was an almost capacity attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with the coffin draped in the Killygarry colours and a guard of honour of players and officials of the club at both the removal and funeral to Killygarry cemetery. Father PJ McManus officiated.
De La Salle Cavan win the Under 10 Ulster Championship in Irish Drama and now go forward to the Gate Theatre in Dublin with their play ‘Aoibheann Beatha an Scolaire producer Ann Jenkins.
Death of Elizabeth ‘Lily’ Stafford Gartbrattan in a Belfast Hospital at the age of 62. She was predeceased by her mother just one year ago. She was Manageress of the Belgravia Hotel in Belfast. She is survived by her four brothers Benjamin USA Frederick Wicklow Robert Kilmore and William Gartbrattan. Funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining church yard.
Death of Michael Smith late of Owen Roe Terrace in London. He was a veteran of World War 1 where his brother James was killed in action. He was an extremely popular man and was a playing member of Owen Roe and Cavan Harps with whom he excelled gaining a place on the Junior county team. He is survived by his wife sons daughters and sister.
‘Reilly’s Rigger’ the current musical of Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society is booked out for the Francis Xavier Hall next Sunday sponsored by the Cavan Dublin Association.
The annual bazaar of Cavan’s Breffni Boy’s Band is very well supported in the Scout Hall Bridge Street where preliminary figures indicate a profit of over £400.
Death of one of Cavan’s great personalities Aidan J Timmons NT Banahoo after a long illness borne with customary courage resignation and good humour. Aidan is a founder member and along with the legendary Tommy Gilroy fund raiser supreme at Cavan Gaels. His foresight and drive made the acquisition of the Show Grounds now the Terry Coyle Park possible in 1961. He is best known to the hundreds of patrons who attended the Cavan Gaels’ Bingo sessions as the first and most memorable Bingo caller bringing a deep distinct voice and great wit to the position. Indeed people looked forward to Aidan’s comments as much as the numbers each week. Aidan never needed a microphone and could be heard in his deep booming distinct voice ‘a mile away’ His second in command was well known Councilor Paddy O Reilly with Frank Farrell and Tommy Hughes lending a hand when called upon. He was a native of Enniscorthy county Wexford and never lost his love for the Model county. He was principal of Banahoo National School for many years and was a founder member of Cavan Comalthas Ceolteoiri Eireann along with Dr Ben Galligan in 1950. He championed the cause of the national teacher all the time looking for increased salary and conditions and was President of the local branch INTO. At Christmas he returned to his native Enniscorthy to live the last few painful months of his existence and was lovingly and expertly cared for by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Kathleen son Patrick and daughter Sally Kelly. The funeral took place from Saint Aidan’s Church Enniscorthy to Saint Mary’s cemetery Enniscorthy.
March 28th 1969 Jim McNally is appointed the new Superintendent of Cavan Garda Station to succeed the late Superintendent Frank McCague. Naïve of Wexford where he won College’s and All Ireland minor medals. He served in Dublin Cork Westport and Granard before coming to Cavan as Inspector in 1964. He was promoted to the rank of Superintendent in 1967 and is at present a leading member of Cavan Angler’s Club and Lough Sheelin Protection Committee.
To alleviate the car parking chaos in Cavan town the County Engineer Roy Hayes brings suggestions to the Cavan Urban Council for the introduction of one way traffic in the town which is promptly dismissed as unworkable. There are presently three car parks in Cavan at the Egg Market Town Hall and a new one being developed on the site of the old Nurse’s Home in Church Street.
Robert Grey Mons Terrace accompanied by his wife Molly is made a presentation by his colleagues in the Post Office on the occasion of serving forty five years in Cavan Post Office. Veteran of World War 1 where he fought in the front lines. He joined the British Army at 14 and was back in Cavan before he was 19 having witness the worst atrocities ever perpetrated on mankind. He served the British Legion as overseer of the Ex Service Men’s Hut in Farnham Street and along with Cecil Tilson worked tirelessly in the cause of the heroes who fought in the trenches all over Continental Europe in the cause of Peace. Bobby who was nicknamed ‘Worm’ Grey is seen here receiving the presentation from Tommy Hughes Overseer Cavan Post Office and in attendance are Kevin Kilduff Mollie Grey Annie Brady Chief Telephonist Tommy Hughes Bobby Grey and Frank McManus.
Michael Young Matthew and Michael Connolly Farham Hotel Limited decide to sell the Farnham Hotel which they purchased from the Tully family some few years ago.
Death of one of Cavan’s most successful and promising business men Andrew ‘Andy’ Breslin at Jervis Street Hospital Dublin after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude. Native of Shankill Andy was an outstanding person known and highly respected throughout a large part of Ireland where he was admired for his business acumen and foresight. Andy did not receive any formal education and was almost illiterate owing to the fact that in his youth he was continually ‘hired out’ to farmers in Cavan and other adjoining counties. Tough hard upbringing in an Ireland where there was little or no assistance for young or old. The hiring fair was held each May and November Fair Day at Belford’s Corner in Cavan. Later Andy emigrated to London and quickly learnt the rudiments of business through his observation and application to hard work. Andy had flair and talent and when he returned home he set up the first Car Hire firm in Cavan town quickly adding to his splendid fleet and changing the cars each season with the result that Andy Breslin was a bye word for good value sound motoring and excellent value. In latte times he set up branches in other large provincial centres as well as Dublin and was able to compete with the National Car Renters meeting clients at the airport or shipping terminals. He never missed an opportunity to promote the Andy Breslin name and had a vintage Austin Car which figured in parades weddings Santa’s transport at Christmas etc. Andy was clever and away ahead of the opposition even in the way he presented himself tall handsome and always clad in a brown mohair coat which lent him the air of being well off. He recently acquired the long established premises of Byer’s on the corner of Main Street and Bridge Street where he set up a state of the art car showroom and administrative office. Andy was called away just when he was about to achieve his goal of great achievement and business success on a national scale. Nobody in Cavan quite had the same flair presence and business acumen of the late Andy Breslin. He is survived by his wife Mary sons Andrew and Declan and daughter. Six brothers Patrick and Thomas in Belfast Joseph London Michael Garage Proprietor Kells Jimmy Shankill and Charlie Corlurgan two sisters Mary Watterson London and Kathleen McGovern in Glasgow. There was an overflow attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry.
First signs of real Spring when Alice Power daughter of Kathleen Power Wolfe Tone Street aged nine and her ten year old brother Edwin pick a beautiful bunch of primroses in the Killeshandra Arva area. They were accompanied by their uncle well known Anglo Celt employee Sean McCann Wolfe Tone Street.
Death of Hugh Fitzpatrick Military Row at the age of 86. He was a long time employee of M’S George Fegan and Company Cavan. The family were very deeply involved with GNR Railway Station in Cavan with both his brother Frank and his father working there. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery with Father ABC McGrath officiating.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Maisie Maguire Turf Accountant Farnham Road on the death of her brother Monsignor Michael Holden at the age of 46 in San Antonio Texas after a brief illness. He was a most popular Pastor and was ordained priest in June 1946 at Saint Kieran’s College Kilkenny.
April 4th 1969 Tom Fitzpatrick makes an impassioned plea to the Minister for Health to locate without any delay the new Regional Hospital in Cavan as recommended by the Fitzgerald report. Saying that the Surgical Hospital had served the people of the area but was in a deplorable dilapidated condition and was not fit for purpose. Further investment in the unit was a complete waste of money. The old Saint Felim’s Hospital is now over 150 years old while the medical centre in Cavan at Lisdarn was purpose built for a TB Hospital and was occupied in 1943 for such purpose replacing the old Santorum which now acts as the County Clinic. Cavan is the logical geographical location for residents of Longford Leitrim Monaghan and Meath. The ideal site is at Lisdarn which has won the Roadside Garden competition for the last few years and additional lands are available adjacent to the site. He urged the Minister to make Cavan his priority before some catastrophe hits this border area. ‘There are enough hospitals in Dublin to cope with the demand while Cavan languishes right there at the bottom of the pile.
Tom and Kathleen Wilson together with their families announce the official opening of ‘The American Bar’ which they recently purchased from Peter Soden and family who have returned to America. Cabaret in the lounge on Easter Sunday night features Paddy Noel and the Signs’ The Wilson family extend best wishes to Mr M Smith and Miss S Tully who are getting married shortly.
‘Popsville ’ with PJ Carroll makes its debut in the Anglo Celt. It is labeled the column that captures scene. This week features Dermot Hegarty Tony Kenny and The Sands Larry Cunningham Dag Carroll and the Naval Trixons Joe Mac and the Dixies and the lady of the moment Anna McGoldrick who has won a record six consecutive times on ‘Opportunity Knock’s with Hughie Greene on ITN.
Cavan National Council for the Blind 1969 Chairman J H Faris Vice Chair James Smith Rev George Millar Dr FPE Smith Secretary Mrs JA Dawson Treasurer JE Ashe. Delegates from Cavan Arva Gowna Dowra and Ballyjamesduff attended. Eileen Lynch a native of Kerry and now resident at 79 Church Street Cavan in her report travelled 12,290 miles giving 226 lessons in Braille Moon and Crafts many of which were on display at the AGM. Ten new radios delivered 18 exchanged. She paid tribute to Paddy Smyth Smyth’s Electrical for his outstanding high standard of servicing the Associations radios in the Cavan area and the reasonable cost levied for his services by Smyth’s. In conclusion Miss Lynch said that from the meager funds available she delivered forty parcels at Christmas together with coal and briquettes to those in need. Bishop Moore and Father Gargan paid tribute to the outstanding work of the Association and iii particular the heroic work of Eileen Lynch the Home Teacher. Miss Keane Dublin and Miss Wade the Secretary of the National Radio Committee paid tribute to the great work being carried out in Cavan ensuring that those afflicted with blindness can take their place along with able bodied people in the community.
April 11th 1969 Death of the legendary painter and decorator Andrew ‘Andy’ Brennan Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 80 at his residence. He was an old and very respectable member of the community and was known for his great ability and wit. He was a veteran of World War 1 fighting in the front line on the battle fields of the continent. Later he established his own painting and decorating business in Cavan and to call Andy a genius is no exaggeration. He could paint any scene on canvas or fire guards and specialized in historical places of interest in the county like Clough Oughter Castle Saint Mary’s Franciscan Abbey Cavan and the national places of interest like the Custom’s House. He was able assisted by his son Dennis ‘Dinny’ who acquired similar status. In later times Andy Brennan became a cult figure with people realizing that he spoke with great wisdom wit and humour and he was always surrounded by a crowd particularly in McGinnity’s where he held court. In an age of characters Andy Brennan was the greatest of them all. He is survived by his two sons Francis and Dennis one daughter Mrs Cissie Smith 2 Saint Phelim’s Place. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from his residence to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery .
Death of Margaret Mary Reilly 21 Connolly Street after a short illness borne with courage and resignation to God’s Will. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs P Reilly who were well known highly popular citizens of the town. She is survived by her sister Dorothy Reilly aunts uncles relatives and many friends Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery on Easter Sunday morning.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates The Holy Thursday Blessing of the Oils Mass in the Cathedral. He w as assisted by Fathers Terry McManus Patrick Mallon James Carroll Augustine Leydon Benny Maguire Paddy Brady Colm Hurley and Sean Brady. The Master of Ceremonies was Father PJ Gargan Adm. Father John Murphy was deacon Frank McKiernan and Charlie Heerey sub deacons and Father Gerry Kearns was the cross bearer. The Mass of the Last Supper was celebrated by Father PJ McManus MC Father PJ Gargan while the deacon was Father Colm Hurley and the cross bearer was Father Gerry Kearns. Father Des O Dowd celebrated the Good Friday Mass in the Cathedral and deacon was Father Benny Maguire and sub deacon Father Sean Brady. The MC was Father Gus Leydon. The Passion was read by Fathers ABC McGrath James Carroll and Torlac O Reilly. The Bishop Austin Quinn presided at the Holy Saturday Vigil in the Cathedral where Father Des O Dowd was the principal celebrant deacon Turlough O Reilly and sub deacon Father John Murphy with MC Father PJ McManus. The blessing of the Paschal Candle Renewal of Baptismal Vows Reading of the Lessons were all guided by the commentator Father PJ McManus. Historical occasion in the Cathedral as Father ABC McGrath Musical Director and Organist introduces his new mixed choir for the very first time. The soprano section was a welcome addition and complimented the tenor sound to perfection. The congregation welcomed this big change in the Liturgy with prolonged applause at the close of the Ceremonies.
Mary Glavey a native of Athlone and well known Chiropodist in Cavan opens her new ‘Cosmetique’ in Town Hall Street (McManus’ Chemists) specializing in exclusive cosmetics and beauty treatments. Ann Fahy is the Consultant beautician and is available to impart advice on request.
April 18th 1969 County Engineer Robert Hayes introduces the BKS Consultants report on the future of traffic flow in the town to met by a stone wall of Councilors at Cavan Urban District Council all asking that more car parks be provided rather than a one way system of traffic flow introduced despite the fact that we are informed by Mr Hayes that the ‘Traffic situation in Cavan is chaotic’!
Members of the staff of Tractamotors involved in serious collision with a lorry outside Ballinagh on their way from work at 9:30 on Wednesday. The driver of the car Patrick Reilly was killed instantly when his car was in collision with a lorry which had pulled in to let off a passenger just outside the village of Ballinagh. The injured were all ferried and detained in Cavan Surgical Hospital Peadar Corr aged 19 Coronea Bernard Fitzpatrick Keevy Cornafean aged 16 Seamus Mulligan aged 19 Killeshandra. Bernard Fitzpatrick was later transferred to The Richmond Hospital suffering from severe head injuries.
Michael Brady sells his fine pedigree bullock at Cavan Livestock Mart to a buyer from Portadown for a record £115.
Sign of the times and the rapid deterioration of Cavan Minor football as Donegal come to Breffni Park and defeat Cavan 4-6 to 1-7 in the opening round of the Ulster Minor Championship. Cavan led by 1-3 to 1-2 at the interval and were well on top in the first half but in the last quarter Cavan ran out of steam as Donegal piled on the pressure before a very small attendance on a dry over cast day to run out convincing winners. Pat Kilkenny Oliver Leddy and Mark Goldrick were among the better performers for a very poor Cavan team.
CYMS Snooker winners Eddie Allen Junior champion Edward Smith Senior Runner Up Bernard Sharkey Senior champion and Dominick Junior Runner Up . Trophies presented by Father Des O Dowd Spiritual Director Cavan CYMS.
Death of Kate Keogh Rathcorrick in Saint Felim’s Cavan. Her husband died only a few months ago. She was a woman of boundless energy Christian faith and charity and the house was known for its unbounded hospitality and generosity. She is survived by her sons Patrick Bernard and Matthew and one daughter Mrs Susan Donohoe. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Matthew Lyons Shantemon at Lisdarn Hospital after a short illness. He was a highly popular and most helpful member of the community being well versed in modern farming methods and passing on his knowledge assistance and equipment to other farmers and neighbours in the Shantemon Castletara area. He is survived by his wife Brigid five sons Tommy John Joe Matt Andy and Jim two daughters Kathleen and Mary. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara to Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
Father PJ McManus informs the members of the Committee of Cavan Credit Union at their meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall that the number of members has grown by 26 with £1,577 in funds and £1,301 in loans.
Cavan Bridge Championship is won by the old partnership of Surgeon Maloney and Gerry Hunt 2nd Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan and 3rd Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
Easter Commemoration at Killoughter cemetery at the grave of Staff Officer Michael O Reilly. Parade and colour party assembled in Redhills village to be accompanied by Saint Patrick’s Brass and Reed Band Bunnoe playing stirring Irish airs.` Rose Murray led the crowd in reciting the rosary in Irish while Michael Murray from Cavan town read ‘The Army Council Statement’. The Proclamation was read by Charlie Boylan . Liam Mimnagh Chairman of the Roger Casement Branch Cavan presided. On Sunday a colour party marched to the Courthouse where a wreath was laid of Irish Lilies and Tony Brady sounded the last post after Willie Mimnagh had led the crowd in reciting the rosary in Irish. The colour party were Hughie Smith Richard Cassidy Eamonn Greenan Benny Little F Gilsenan M Mulraney Charlie Duke T Corr and T Reilly.
Mark O Hanlon son of Willie and Nuala O Hanlon Drumelis proudly displays the magnificent 5 lbs 7 ozs brown trout his father Willie caught on Lough Sheelin last Wednesday night. Willie was fly fishing with a ‘sooty olive ‘ fly and landed the fist at about 8 pm. With his son’s Mark assistance Willie landed the fish after 15 minutes strenuous play.
April 25th 1969 At Cavan Golf Club George McClarey and Jim Rafter win the Committee Prize with an impressive score of 65 ½ nett.
Cavan Badminton Club hold their first dinner dance and presentation of trophies in the Lodge Lough Gowna. Pictured are Gertrude Scully Sheila Cosgrove ~Edward English Margaret Crowe Una Carolan Lauri McConnell Stephanie Quinn Father Desmond O Dowd who made the presentations Eilish McEntee Secretary Dessie Maguire Frank Glancy Captain Norman Cinnamond Chairman Dickie Mullery David Small and Rita Kelly.
Cavan led by Charlie Gallagher defeat Down 1-10 to 1-9 to win the McKenna Cup at Pearse Park Ballybay. Cavan played with the strong wind in the first half and were totally dominant at midfield and not at all flattered by their 0-7 to 0-2 lead at half time. Down started the second half in a whirlwind but Cavan contained them and ran out more convincing winners than their one point win would suggest. The main complaint that Eamonn Gaffney had with the set up was that the game started 15 minutes late and there was no public address to tell the large crowd what was happening. Cavan Paddy Lyons Enda McGowan Garret O Reilly Frankie Dolan Pat Tinnelly Tom Lynch Brendan Murtagh Ray Carolan Hughie Newman Gene Cusack John Joe O Reilly Phil Murray Hughie McInerney Declan Coyle and Charlie Gallagher. Subs Steve Duggan for Tom Lynch Brendan Donohoe for Garrett O Reilly and Tom Lynch for Ray Carolan.
Big Mick Lynch former Cavan and Butlersbridge footballer lines out with Dublin in a senior challenge against Louth in Ardee. Mick is a former Bohemians Waterford and League of Ireland footballer.
Return of the very famous ‘Harlandic’ male choir to Loreto College sponsored by Cavan ICA. They will sing all the old favourites from the musicals and Gilbert and Sullivan operas.
Preparations are almost complete for the eagerly awaited Gaelic League Ard Fheis to take place in the Ulster Arms over the weekend May 4-6th 1969. All enquires to Seamus De Faoite ‘Aileach’ Highfield Road . Phone 327.
Michael Matthew Connolly and Michael Young Ashe Street trading as Farnham Hotel Limited sell the hotel at auction to George Donohoe for less than £40,000. George is proprietor of the ‘Green Lizard’ Motel in Arklow and is a native of Ballyconnell married to the former Ailish Brady also from Ballyconnell. They have a large family and will live in the hotel. Murphy Quinn along with Murphy Keogh Dublin were the auctioneers while Tom Fitzpatrick TD Solicitor had carriage of sale.
May 2nd 1969 Seamus Munnelly wins the Tractamotors Trophy at Cavan Golf Club with an impressive 65 nett playing off a handicap of 18. Sean McSherry playing off 13 was second with 66 nett. The highlight of the competition was the hole in one at the par three151 yard second hole by well known mobile chip operator Pat Cahill. In the ladies section Bridie ‘PA’ Prize was won by Mrs Benny Hickey with 39 ½ nett. Mrs E Boyle was second .
Saint Patrick’s College Cavan are second in All Ireland Junior Red Cross tests in Saint Michael’s College Aylesbury Road Dublin. Pictured are Father Augustine Leydon Manager Damien Traynor Bailieborough Gerard Ollwill Killeshandra and Philip Lynch Bailieborough.
Louis Blessing Cavan All Ireland footballer and single handicap golfer takes up angling with great success catching a 3 ½ lbs specimen brown trout on the local river between Carrigallen and Arva.
Bernadette O Reilly daughter of John and Mrs Brigid O Reilly Golf Links has adopted a tame cock pheasant that has come to live with the family and is fed along with the domestic fowl. The pheasant followed her along the path of her return journey from Lisdarn Hospital where she was delivering a parcel from her father who is the proprietor of the nearby shop.
Father PJ Gargan Adm calls a meeting for Saint Augustine’s Hall with a view to considering the possibility of organizing a Parish Council.
Fathers Pat Donohoe and Kevin O Rourke on holidays from the mission fields of Korea where both are working with the Maynooth Mission to China Dalgan Park. This is Father Kevin’s first visit home while Father Pat was home four years ago.
Bridge Mitchell Cup N/S Dr Martin and brother in law Surgeon Bertie Cullen. Best Gross Father Thomas Woods and Gerry Bradley E/W Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald. Best Gross Mr and Mrs Hardiman.
“Prams and Folders by Pedigree and Lansed Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88 Radio Electrical and TV”
Michael Valentine ‘Val’ Doonican after his sell out three week stint at the London Palladium is on a 26 show tour of Ireland taking in all the main population centres. All his records since his initial Number 1 with ‘Walk Tall’ have been huge hits and the tour is being promoted by well known showbiz impresario Nelius O Connell who was Bes Man at Val’s wedding to Lynn. Both are native of Waterford.
May 9th 1969 Margaret Josephine English daughter of Eamonn and Margaret English Church Street is appointed a consultant with Midland Regional Tourism and will be in attendance at their office along with Ann Cullivan Cathedral Road who is in her third year during the upcoming tourist season which is expected to reach new heights. Margaret has experience of the tourist trade in Switzerland and the USA and is a past pupil of Saint Clare’s School Cavan.
Cavan Motor Club hold a very successful Auto Cross at Farnham where there were 37 entries from all over the North and midlands. The Avon Lounge trophy was won by Charlie Irwin of Castletroy county Tyron while the county Cavan winners were L O Reilly Ballyjamesduff and P Cahill also from Ballyjamesduff. The ladies section was won by D Yeates Dunboyne. There was an entry of thirty seven for the event held in pleasant dry conditions on the lands of Farnham Estate.
Dermot Smith Earlsvale Road and John O Connor team up to being us ‘Lough Gowna’s Lovely Shores’ written and arranged by Dermot Smith and ‘The Lakes and Vales of Breffni’ written by John with music by Father Torlac O Reilly. The Orchestra are the ‘Cavanaires’ most of whom are members of the well known local Navak Showband and include Gerry Graham tenor guitar Leo Ronan on bass guitar Bill McCusker on the piano and Dermot Smith on the Cordavox. The backing group are all girls and include Sheila McGinnity Brid Gallogly Nuala Bornemann Rita Higgins and Sally McKenna. The recording on the Emerald label was facilitated by John McCormack manager of Big Tom and the Mainliners who record on the same label. An initial run of 1,000 records are on release and available in all record shops in the area.
Cavan’s first ultra lounge bar is opened by Tommy F O Reilly in Killeshandra and will seat 200 patrons. Most nights Tommy entertains the crowds on his own but at the weekend all the top groups in the area are on stage. Tommy is 11 years in business in Killeshandra and the pub are holders of the County Ca van skittles titles and the Phoenix trophy for the last four years. J McGerty Carrigallen was the main contractor while Sean O Donohoe Dublin supplied the counter and bar fittings.
At the age of 21 Bernadette Devlin becomes the youngest ever woman to sit in Parliament at Westminster after winning the Mid Ulster By Election. Speaking after her election she said “I was elected by the oppressed people of Ulster and I will work for them”
Seamus De Faoite Secretary of the local organisation for the Gaelic League Ard Fheis presents the trophy for the ‘Best Window Display’ to Vera Gilchrest proprietor of Vera Brady’s Auburn House. The competition was sponsored by Cavan Chamber of Commerce.
Death of the very well known highly popular Patrick J Galligan Silchester Park Glenageary Dublin and formerly Bridge Street Cavan where he and the family were in business for many years. He was extremely popular in Cavan where he grew up and was a leading member of Cavan Slashers for many years being secretary of the club for some time. He won a senior championship medal with the Slashers when they beat Cornafean in the famous ‘hurricane’ final of 1941. He was the holder of a number of Ulster senior championship medals and was a sub on the 1945 All Ireland team surprisingly beaten by Cork in 1945. He later went to Dublin and founded his own business empire. He was a most influential and well known business man in Dun Laoire and was a director of ‘The Eastern Tourism Board’ Secretary Dun Laoire Borough Tourist Association and a founder member of Dun Laoire Chamber of Commerce and Dun Laoire Rotary Club. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Death of Susan McKiernan at the residence of her niece Mrs S Walsh Salthill. For many years the family ran a pub in Bridge Street until her retirement some years ago. She is survived by a brother and sister. Funeral took place in Dun Laore.
Sudden death of one of Cavan’s leading business men Michael Cully Bread and Bakery Main Street Arva. He was an outstanding Cornafean and Cavan footballer having the distinction of scoring seven goals against Fermanagh in an Ulster Junior championship game in 1942. He won several senior championships with Cornafean and was a founder member of Arva GFC in 1942 winning a senior league in their first season. He was extremely well known in greyhound racing circles and owned several class greyhounds and being a founder member of Cavan Coursing Club. He is survived by his wife Kathleen two brothers Barney Dental Surgeon Derry and Tom Auctioneer Arva two sisters Mrs Maria Lamb NT Dublin and Mrs Bridie McGinley London. The funeral from The Sacred Heart Church Arva was the largest ever seen in the area and burial later took place in Coronea cemetery.
“New style pongo in Central Hall Bridge Street on Saturday and Sunday nights. Las Vegas style outfit. Admission 6 pence with free game of pongo on door ticket.
May 16th 1969 Death of Major General Eric Dorman O Gowan Bellmont Forest Cootehill on Sunday last.
Leo J Sheridan the American Ambassador to Ireland unveils a plaque at the birthplace of General Phil Sheridan on the site of his ancestral home at Killinkere.
Bill O Donnell Insurance representative is selling his house ‘Avontda’ in Farnham Road named the Auctioneer is PJ O Reilly of O Reilly Taylor Tweedy Cavan.
Father PJ McManus reports that the fledgling Credit Union in Cavan now has 152 members and shares issued to the value of £2,200 and loans of £1500 extended to the members. An Educational Committee was formed to visit households in the town outlining the benefits of joining the Credit Union.
Cavan Boy Scout’s vacate the famous Den in Bridge Street and split their activity between the completes section of the new Den in Coleman Road and Saint Augustine’s Hall where they will hold their meetings. The recently formed Breffni Boys Band have taken over the hall which is now known as ‘The Central Hall’
Charles Haughey Minister for Finance is dubbed ‘Robin Hood’ as his Budget introduced in the Dail raises taxes for middle and upper earners while increasing tax relief and Social Welfare for the less well off. Complete freedom from tax for sculptures painters artists writers and composers resident in Ireland.
Death of Mary Lee Shankill Lower at the age of 87 at her residence. She was an extremely popular person and known for her unstinted generosity and hospitality. She enjoyed perfect health up to a short time ago. She was predeceased by her husband Michael . She is survived by her nephews nieces relatives neighbours and many friends. Father Des O Dowd officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Over 1,200 pupils from the Secondary and Primary Schools in the area take part in the annual Kilmore Diocesan Liturgical Festival in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. The Festival was under the direction of the founder of the festival Father ABC McGrath Musical Director Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. Father PJ McManus celebrated the Mass where Father Desmond O Dowd gave the sermon. The lessons were read by Brother Cassenius Principal De La Salle School. Later auditions were held in the Poor Clare Convent where Rev Sean Lavery Choirmaster Dalgan Park Navan was the examiner.
CYMS Billiards 1st round Tommy McKiernan beat Sean McManus Edward Smith beat Peter Sheridan Mickey Breslin beat Oliver Malone Paddy O Reilly beat Jackie Murphy Kieran Cullivan beat Maurice Brady . Junior Robbie Dunne beat Peter Burns.
Cavan Lawn Tennis Club Farnham Street 1969 President Rev GCA Millar BA Vice President Surgeon Bertie Cullen. Committee Jim Hearn Pat Mohan Cecil Tilson Mickey Breslin Ken Ruddock Sheila Cosgrove Mrs Bulmer Mrs Tommy Owens Hilda Fairbrother Miss S Quinn. Secretary George Fairbrother is anxious to recruit new members for this once exclusive club and you can ring him on Cavan 47 or 225.
Bill O Donnell Superintendent New Ireland Assurance transfers to a similar post in Arklow county Wicklow. He is made a presentation by his friends in the Insurance business of a suite of Waterford Cut Glass at an enjoyable function in the Ulster Arms. Pictured is WJ McSpadden Regional Manager Bill O Donnell W Lambert Inspector and Peggy Rehill New Ireland.
Social and presentation in the Ulster Arms to the very popular Michael Murray son of Michael and Brigid Murray Breffni Terrace who is emigrating. The event is being sponsored by Cavan Gaels on Friday 23rd May with music by Des Jenkins and his Orchestra. Admission 12/6.
May 23rd 1969 Great news for Cavan town as the Buchanan report outlines Cavan as the logical economic centre for Cavan Monaghan Longford and Leitrim. Cavan is one of four centres that should be earmarked for development because of it central location and infrastructure. The others are Castlebar Tralee and Letterkenny. If the recommendations are acted upon industry and jobs will be located in these centres and form the future development plan for investment in rural Ireland.
Phil Murray well known Cavan and Cavan Gael’s footballer is appointed to the sales staff of Jackson’s Main Ford dealers Cavan.
More than 200 pupils from the local Technical School take off on their annual outing to Sligo and Yeat’s country and Bundoran and the amusements in five luxury coaches supplied by Jacksons Garage. The trip was funded as usual by their saving scheme in the Post Office which is in existence and meant that the best of everything was provided for them on their day out.
Smyth and Company Balbriggan announce an extension to the textile factory in the Lake Field Swellan with a spokesman telling the Anglo Celt that the workmanship and skill of the Cavan girls is far away above their expectation and as the market expands world wide they will be taking on hundreds of more girls in Cavan.
Death of Michael ‘Mick’ Smith formerly the Courthouse in New York where he emigrated to in 1925 being home only twice and the last time was just two years ago. He was son of Joe and Mrs Smith nee McGurk and was educated locally in Cavan at the Boys School Creighan and later Cavan Technical School. He was an outstanding footballer in his youth lining out with Cavan Harps with whom he won a senior league medal in 1926 and acted as Secretary of the Club. He won a minor championship medal with Cavan Slashers in 1920. Like all the Smith family he was an outstanding handballer due no doubt to the proximity of the ball alley at the Presbytery. He won several Ulster Championship medals for Cavan and were just beaten by Roscommon in the 1925 All Ireland Final. He renewed acquaintances with old friends on his last visit home just two years ago. He is survived by his wife Winnie three brothers Peter Hughie and Barney Naas five sisters Sister Saint John Jersey City Winnie Nargi Rockwell New York and Kathleen Josey and Eileen Cavan.
Death of Garda John F Morgan Bawnboy at the age of 68. He was an outstanding footballer with Cavan and played in goals in the 1928 All Ireland defeat to Kildare. In the Ulster final his brothers Charley was in the Armagh goals while John F was outstanding for Cavan.
John Nallen Cavan Mayo and Galway inter county footballer leaves Ballyjamesduff and Cavan on promotion to the Ulster Bank in Limerick after six years sterling service to the community Castlerahan GFC and Cavan GAA. He led Castlerahan to the Senior Championship final in 1968. Played minor championship football for Mayo in 1948.Former member of the legendary Tuam Stars he missed out on two All Ireland titles with Mayo in 1950 and 1951 as he was working and playing in Galway- he played with Mayo the All Ireland champions at the opening of Breffni Park in 1952 crashing into his own man Paddy Irwin and sustaining three broken ribs. It was to be his good friend John Joe O Reilly’s last ever game for Cavan Incredibly he was back in Mayo and playing great football when Galway and his two Tuam star colleagues Sean Purcell and Frank Stockwell won the All Ireland in 1956.
Paddy O Reilly and Micheal Smyth promoters of the pop season at Cavan’s Town Hall are expecting to pack the venue for the visit of the world famous Freshmen managed by Oliver Barry. According to PJ Carroll in ‘Popsville’ the Freshmen’s latest single ‘She sings hymns out of tune’ is going be a huge hit.
May 30th 1969 Connolly’s Royal Pharmacy beside the Farnham Hotel announce the appointment of Phyl Brennan as Beauty Consultant specializing in skin hair and eye care. She has worked in Monaghan town and Roche’s Stores in Dublin.
The Fianna Fail ticket for the 1969 General Election is announced and includes Seamus Dolan Richard Black Cavan town and veteran politician and former minister Paddy Smith from Cootehill. Tom Fitzpatrick TD will represent Fine Gael John Tully Clann Na Poblachta while another popular local Tom O Connor is seeking a seat for Labour in Cavan.
Death of John Gaffney Saint Patrick’s Terrace after a long illness at the age of 52. Extremely popular John was quiet and decent who always obliged other people . For many years he worked in McCarren’s factory but in recent times was in charge of the farm and grooming the horses for show jumping events all over the country. He was an outstanding supporter of Cavan GAA and never missed a big game in Breffni Park Clones or Croke Park. He was a most popular quiet member of the community who worked unsociable hours in his love and preparation of the horses in McCarren’s stables. He is survived by his wife Maureen sons Eamonn and Sean daughters Rose Mary Patricia and Maureen three brothers Eddie in Dublin Christy and Pat in England. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Famous picture of Maura Maloney Choreographer Sister Mercy Producer and Maisie Magee Musical Director after Saint Felim’ s Hospital had swept the boards with their outstanding variety show in the Top of Breffni and the Player Will’s Trophy in Kilnacrott. Amazingly the Anglo Celt pay very little attention to the annual Tops of Breffni and coverage of the event is scant.
Death of Sister Mary Louis Gonzaga Barry a member of the Loreto College staff. Native of Kanturk in county Cork. She served in Gorey Rathfarnham and Dalkey before coming to Cavan in 1950. She celebrated her Golden Jubilee in August 1969. She was a grand niece of the first mother superior in Australia Mother Gonzaga Barry. She is survived by her brother Robert Barry Dublin and was aunt of Rev Anselem Barry OSB Glenstal Abbey and Sister Emmanuel Carmelite Order Ranelagh Dublin. Bishop Austin Quinn presided at the Requiem Mass in the College with burial in the College cemetery.
Death of Bernard Johnston Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 65 after a long illness at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. He served in the Irish Army for many years and later worked in McCarren’s Factory. He is survived by his wife Renee one son Patrick Kilnaleck three daughters Mrs J Rennicks Kilnaleck Angela Johnston Kilnaleck and Berta Smith England three brothers John Dominick and Frank two sisters Mrs L Cosgrove Emmett Place and Mrs N McMahon Lincoln England. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral removal and Mass in Saint Patrick’s Church Kilnaleck celebrated by Very Rev Patrick Canon Gaffney PP VF Crosserlough with burial later in Kill cemetery.
Fourth year students from Saint Patrick’s College on extensive historical tour of Boyne Valley conducted by Father Augustine Leydon and Dan Gallogly. The students visited Melifont Abbey and New Grange before stopping off at Bough Killinkere to view the homestead of General Phil Sheridan where a plaque was recently unveiled by the American Ambassador to Ireland.
Pictured at the presentation to Oliver Higgins and Michael Murray sponsored by Killygarry and Cavan Gaels are Patrick P Cahill Chairman Cavan Gaels Oliver Higgins and Michael Murray both employees of The Anglo Celt who are emigrating to Australia and Eugene Monaghan Secretary Cavan Gaels.
Cavan Sub Machine Gun Champions 1969 Pictured are Corporal J Mullaly Kilnaleck Lt George V Malone individual winner Corporal JP Little Denn and Private John McMahon Ballinagh 3rd individual.
June 6th 1969 Biggest field since 1949 as 373 candidates seek 143 seat and election to 19th Dail. Cormac Breslin Ceann Comhairle is returned automatically. Among the local well known runners are Tom Fitzpatrick TD John Tully TD Tom O Connor Labour J Caffrey Labour and well known local printer Richard Black who is running for Fianna Fail.
Seamus Fay Drumconnick well known local lilter wins the All Ireland lilting competition in Cashel. He first won the title back in 1959 in Thurles.
Phyllis McQuillan BA H Dip Highfield Road at the untimely age of 27. Native of Drumavaddy she was only married to John McQuillan well known hardware specialist in Provider’s for less than two years. Native of Drumavaddy she was a Secondary School teacher in the Royal School and worked also in the Comprehensive School in Cootehill and the Poor Clare Convent in Ballyjamesduff. She was educated at Ardkill and Crubany National School and won scholarships to Loreto where she excelled as the leading pupil in the school. She later won a scholarship to UCD where she took her BA and later her HDip. The pupils of the Royal School College lined the path to her grave in a memorable guard of honour. She is survived by her husband John and family in Drumavaddy. Father Des O Dowd was the chief celebrant at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial in Drumavaddy.
Death of Michael Nulty Glasdrummond Poles . He was chairman Poles CO Op and a member of same since 1950. He was brother of Rev P Nulty CSSP Philippines and brother of Mrs M Farrell Knockbride Mrs B Kelly Belfast and Mrs S Gentoski USA and Mrs S Roholm USA. Funeral took place from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Teresa Brady at the age of 75. Her husband died three years ago. She is survived by her sons Patrick John Thomas Hugh P and Eamonn two daughters Kathleen and Rita. Father Des O Dowd officiated at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery .
Three luxury coaches supplied by Maurice Jackson bring the pupils of the De La Salle on their annual outing to Dublin in brilliant sunny conditions. Their first port of call was to the Zoo and later they sampled the pleasures of one of Ireland’s leading seas side resorts when they visited Bray in county Wicklow. Brother Casenus Principal of the De La Salle Cavan accompanied the pupils.
Sean Walsh well known Cavan and Wolfe Tone Street resident and long distance swimmer plans to swim Lough Ness and Lough Lomond on his forthcoming trip to Scotland.
County Cavan GAA Sport’s in Breffni Park sponsored by Cavan County Board is the brainchild of Chairman TP O Reilly who is presenting the TP O Reilly trophy to the winning team. There will be athletics at all distances and many gaelic skill competitions.
Michael Gilheaney BCom is elected President of Saint Patrick’s College Union at their AGM In Saint Patrick’s College. Pictured is Very Rev Terence McManus President Saint Patrick’s College Patsy Lee Professor Saint Patrick’s College Dr Bertie Cullen Past President P McDonald BE Past President Bishop Austin Quinn and Father Ray Brady Secretary of the Union. Earlier well known RTE broadcaster Micheal O Hehir gave a lecture on Total Abstinence to the students union and staff assembled.
June 13th 1969 Father Anthony Kevin Smith O Praem is elected Abbott of Kilnacrott. He was formerly President of Saint Norbert’s College and succeeds the late Father Felim Colwell who died at Christmas. Father Smith is forty years of age and is son of Bridget and the late James Smith Corwina Mountnuggent He was educated at Garrysillagh NS Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and The Holy Trinity Abbey Kilnacrott. He was ordained in Kilnacrott in June 1955 by the Bishop of Kilmore Bishop Quinn. In 1959 he was appointed Prior and in 1966 President of Saint Felim’s College. He is brother of Garda W Smith Kilkenny and James and Owen Smith Mountnuggent and Maureen Carnock Stranraer Scotland.
James Galvin aged 86 uncle of Bill Galvin Cavan Post Office is pictured on a visit to Bill and Lily Galvin Drumnavanagh. He is a personal friend of the Archbishop of Liverpool. Pictured are Bill Galvin James Galvin and Bill Galvin. James emigrated to London in 1901 from the Westmeath Offaly Border and was Superintendent North London District Postal Services . He is the holder of a Papal honour and has done much to foster and promote Catholicism in London.
Death of Ben Gaffney former licensed vintner Upper Main Street at the residence of his brother JJ in Crosserlough. Man of immense build and Christian charity Ben was a regular at the 8 am daily Mass in the Cathedral and opened his shop with the shout each day ‘It’s a great day for Ireland’ no matter what the weather or the season. Ben was a staunch Republican and took a very active part in the War of Independence later taking the Republican side in the Civil War. He treated friend and foe with great enthusiasm and good humour. He was in business in the era of the poverty stricken ‘Half Acre and dispensed his grocery and provisions with great fairness and charity. If they could not pay at least they could pray for him. He was an outstanding member of Cavan Slashers and played in the senior championship with the Club and later played Junior county football for Cavan. He never missed a big game in either Breffni Park or Croke Park and witnessed all of Cavan’s All Ireland triumphs apart from 1947 when he hosted one of the biggest crowds in Cavan town with hundreds from Crosskeys making the journey to Ben’s pub to listen to the game. Famous footballing family he was an uncle of Hubert Gaffney the famous Cavan footballer of the 1950s and well known Dublin chemist. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Matthew’s Church Drumavaddy with burial in Saint Mary’s cemetery Crosserlough. He is survived by his brother John Joe and nephews nieces relatives and many friends.
Martin Crowe eighteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Joe Crowe ‘Dew Drop Inn’ is rescued from drowning in Annagh Lake where Marin a non swimmer ventured out over his depth only to be plucked from the water and safety by well known local Navak showband lead singer Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll. He did not require any medical treatment. Hundreds throng the shores of Annagh Lake with youngsters without transport using the American system of ‘thumbing a lift’ to the Sunkist shores of Cavan’s favourite swimming spot.
The Belgian students are back on holidays and working on the still incomplete Scout Den at Coleman Road. The remaining part of the roof is now being affixed while work continues with installing the flooring inside the Den. Optimists are predicting that the work could be complete by September 1969 but this is highly unlikely.
“Flats to let Farnham Street Cavan. Fully furnished sitting room kitchen bathroom and two bedrooms. Contact Kathleen Murray at Cavan 219”
Glorious day for first ever Cavan GAA sports day at Breffni Park with temperatures soaring into the 80s. Twenty one clubs 348 competitors but very small attendance. Cootehill were far away the dominant club and won both the men and women’s team event becoming the first holders of the TP O Reilly trophy and the PJ Duke Cup for best relay teams. 440 yards S Cassidy Swanlinbar one mile Jim Cochrane Cootehill in a time of 4:15:05 100 yards Hughie McInerney Redhills in an impressive 10.9 seconds 880 yards Sean Cassidy Swanlinbar 2:12:06 with Jim Cochrane and Steve Duggan in close attention. 220 yards S Cassidy Swanlinbar 2nd Niall O Brien Killygarry 3rd Joey O Keeffe Drumalee. 220 yards Ladie’s Ann Goodman Drumalee. 4*220 yards Relay 1st Cootehill 2nd Drumalee and 3rd Cornafean in 2 minutes:14 seconds.
Against stiff opposition the newly reformed Breffni Boy’s Band are places second at the International Band Festival in Monaghan .Pictured are the band with band master John Donohoe.
June 20th 1969 Cavan Constituency 3 seats nine candidates. Total valid poll 30,278 quota 7,466. First Count Tom Fitzpatrick Fine Gael 7,092 Paddy Smith Fianna Fail 6,380 Seamus Dolan Fianna Fail 3,563 Paddy O Reilly Murmod Fine Gael 3,548 John Tully Independent Republican 3,123 Richard Black Fianna Fail 2,212 Anderson T Fine Gael 2,194 J H Caffrey Labour 1,255 and Tom O Connor Labour 495. Tom Fitzpatrick Fine Gael Paddy Smith Fianna Fail and Paddy O Reilly Murmod Virginia Fine Gael were later elected with John Tully Independent Republican and former TD for the defunct Clann Na Poblachta losing his Dail seat.
State of the Parties as the Anglo Celt went to press. Fianna Fail 52 Fine Gael 34 and Labour 12. Labour lose heavily in every constituency outside Dublin. Jack Lynch and Fianna Fail likely to retain power with projected 75 seats. Big turn out in Cavan as late voters swarm to the polls after tea.
Ordinations at Cavan Cathedral include Father Leo O Reilly son of T O Reilly and the late Mrs O Reilly nee Smith Kilconny Belturbet. Rev Eamonn Bredin son of Mr and Mrs H Bredin Rossinver county Leitrim and Rev Dam Sheridan son of Mr and Mrs J ~Sheridan ~Glangevlin county Cavan.
Death of Margaret Mee Inishmore Butlersbridge . Member of a very popular distinguished family. Her husband died a few years ago.. She is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Mee Harriet and Hilda and one sister Mrs Willie Pratt Toneymore.
De La Salle Sports Noel Galligan’s team win the Connolly Cup while Charlie McDowell’s team win the Junior Cup at a very enjoyable sport’s day in Breffni Park with a good crowd of parents and families in attendance. Mixed Race 1st Jimmy Fox and Seamus Fox 100 yards Clyde Jenkins Obstacle Race Gerry Smith 100 yards 12-13 Michael Lyng Slow Bicycle Race JJ Conaty Relay 11-12 Bran Cullen Patrick Brady T O Connor and Johnny McCormack 100 yards 11-12 Brian Cullen 2nd Jimmy Fox 3rd Terry O Connor. 80 yards 10-11 for Richard Black Cup Fergus Costello S O Keeffe and Gerry Higgins. Father and Son Jack Brady and Philip Brady . Relay 13+ D Barrett D Kennedy T Johnston and Gerry O Keeffe.
“Business as usual Andrew Breslin Car Hire Main Street Cavan 42 Pearse Street Dublin Quay Street Sligo O Connell Street Athlone Park Street Dundalk and Market Square Bailieboro.
Voluntary labour continues to pour in for the building of the Scout Den at Coleman Road with Maynooth students Frankie Dolan famous Cavan footballer and Brian Smith Drumalee among the twelve hard working young men.
Long dry spell ends with many farmers failing to save their cocked hay and most of the grass cut still not touched.
Death of Frank O Rourke Tullac Mongan at the age4 of 52. He was in poor health for a number of years. Native of Ballinagh he is survived by his wife Nancy. There was a good representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Among those winning Scholarships to Saint Patrick’s College are Philip McMyler Cathedral Road Noel Reilly Ashe Street Martin Cosgrove ‘The Meadow’ Keadue Lane.
Eithne Reilly is placed first in Dublin Corporation exams and Meath County Council entrance examinations. Eithne is pictured with the other successful pupils of Loreto Commercial Course Cait Coyle 2nd in Cavan County Council Marie Goodman 3rd in Cavan County Council Margaret McPhillips 1st in Cavan County Council and Meabh Elliott 3rd Meath County Council 6th Cavan County Council and offered a place with Dublin Corporation and ESB.
Anna lee’s Showband from Ballyhaise are looking for a new Manager and new Lead Singer. They will play Cavan Carnival on the first Sunday of the event in July.
Cavan are very unimpressive in their 1-9 to 2-4 victory over Fermanagh in the first round of the Ulster Championship in Irvinstown. Cavan now play a very strong Derry side in the Ulster Semi Final at Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones on Sunday June 29th with Eamonn Gaffney commenting ‘Hope Springs Eternal’!
June 27th 1969 Frances Donegan 23years old 3rd daughter of Inspector Sam and Mary Donegan Highfield Road is the Voice for Ireland’s first talking clock which will let you know the time within ten second of ringing up. She won the position from 300 specially chosen candidates for clarity and modulation of voice. When the Department of Posts and Telegraphs discontinued the service thirty years later they calculated that they made a nett profit of £16 million and made Frances a special Millennium presentation to mark the end of an era.
Fourteen year old Kathleen Leddy wins the Laird Cup and All Ireland title at the All Ireland Junior Ballad competition at Drumshanbo’s An Tostal 1969.
Charles Haughey new Minister for Finance that the half crown will cease to be legal tender from the first of January 1970 becoming the third coin to be axed in Ireland’s preparation for the new decimal currency.
Wesley Anderson a native of Arva and linotype .operator at Cavan’s Anglo Celt son of Mr and Mrs Jack Anderson Derrylane Arva is the official starter at the Royal School Sports held at Kilnavara. Senior Boy’s Championship H Williams 2nd A Smith 3rd C Morrow. Intermediate Boys 1st J Kane 2nd N Harten 3rd tie W Stewart and Winston Bennett. Junior Boys J Graham 2nd B Graham 3rd A Acheson. Senior Ladies E Cunniffe 2nd B Cunniffe and 3rd K Irwin. Intermediate Girls A Stronge 2nd J Vance 3rd A Armstrong. Junior Girls 1st S Byers 2nd W Goodwin and 3rd H McMullen. Senior Mile H Cunniffe intermediate mile J Kane. Senior Shot A Smith Intermediate Shot Winston Bennett. Junior overall for the McNally Cup tie S Byers and A Stronge. Senior Girl’s overall for Past Pupils Cup E Cunniffe who also won the senior ladies 880 yards.
New £400,000 Grade A ‘Lough Oughter Hotel (sketch) for Rann/Lough Oughter to be opened in Autumn 1970 and is being promoted by AR Thompson and Partners Belfast. The hotel will consist of 50 twin bedrooms with shower and bathroom 40 villas accommodating up to eight people each adjacent to the hotel and on the shores of Ireland’s leading coarse fishing centre. Modest Conference facilities with accommodation for 200 are being provided including facilities for translation with the very latest visual and audio aids. An outdoor swimming pool is included in the plans and the hotel will be open all the year round.
Sudden and untimely death of retired Garda William ‘Bill’ Gaffey at the age of 65 at Lisdarn Hospital. He was a native of Ballydangan Ballinasloe and just retired two years ago from active service after 43 years in the Garda. He served in Cootehill Ballybay and Monaghan before coming to Cavan 26 years ago. Bill was so popular during his time in Cavan that a special presentation was made to him on the occasion of his retirement. He was a kind decent honorable man who enjoyed the trust and respect of all. He was a gifted gardener and horticulturist and all his vegetables were grown from his own garden. One of Cavan’s strongest and hardest working me Bill thought nothing of digging out a side of a hill for hours on end and cultivated a couple of hillside sites in the town selling his high class produce to local shops. He had an immense appetite and was known for his great good humour and industry riding his bicycle right up to his last illness. He is survived by his wife Rose Anne son Garda Patrick Gaffey Greystones and Martin Saint Mary’s College Dundalk. He was brother of John San Francisco Agnes Gaffney San Francisco Mrs Mary Keane San Francisco and uncle of Rev Kevin Gaffney Rev James Gaffney and Rev M Keane. Bill was a brother of the late Michael Gaffey former Chief of Police San Francisco There was a large and representative attendance at the removal on Sunday evening and funeral from the Cathedral on Monday to Killygarry cemetery where his former Garda colleagues formed a guard of honour and carried the coffin to its final resting place.
Sean Walsh 19 Wolfe Tone Street is hailed a hero as he swims Lough Lomond two ways a distance of seven miles in 2 hours and 45 minutes during his recent tri to Scotland. Sean later described the conditions as deplorable which makes his feat all the more noteworthy.
Mr A O Rorke Farnham Street Kathleen Maguire and Kathleen Maguire Church Street draw ‘Pestrano’ in the Irish Sweeps Derby to be run at the Curragh on Saturday. The lucky seller was Phil and Nellie Gargan of the ‘Ritz Bar’ Church Street.
Convent School on trip to Dublin taking in the Zoo and Bettystown are accompanied by Eithne Maguire NT and Mary McGoldrick NT on an enjoyable trip on a glorious summer’s day.
The final state of the Parties after the election to the 19th Dail reads Fianna Fail 75 Fine Gael 50 Labour 18 and Independent 1. Paddy O Reilly John F Conlan Fine Gael and Independent W Fox are the new names in Cavan Monaghan . It is expected that three names will go forward for election as Taoiseach Jack Lynch Fianna Fail Liam Cosgrove Fine Gael and Brendan Corish of Labour with Jack Lynch expected to form the next Government.
County Cavan Golf Club celebrates its 75th Birthday with a series of tournaments and competition sponsored by local organisations and companies. Born out of Politics County Cavan is the oldest inland golf course in Ireland. It was first started by Francis Lough British Lord Lieutenant for County Cavan at Killynebber just beside his residence at Killynebber House in 1894. Member of Parliament and later joined the British Government as cabinet member representing the Liberal Party He was brother of Matthew Lough who owned Cavan’s biggest business at the County Cavan Stores. The first committee were Arthur Lough LCP Smith Solicitor HP Kennedy Solicitor later MP for County Cavan William Finlay Joseph Gannon ET O Hanlon and John F O Hanlon. The Club moved to bigger and more spacious accommodation at Drumelis in 1920 with a loan of £650 guaranteed by LCP Smith Andrew McCarren A W Gordon Henry McCauley FP Kennedy Solicitor Dr Bertie Cullen and John F O Hanlon. The new course was splendidly laid out by Rev Mr McMorrow later head of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The land was leased from Lord Farnham himself a keen eight handicap golfer for £110 for the year with Lord Farnham paying £55 for the grazing rights to the course. The first professional at Killynebber was ‘Red Jem’ Lawlor who was an uncle of the present Professional the legendary Phil Lawlor who took over from his uncle when the Club came to Drumelis. The present committee are President Dr BT Cullen Captain Seamus Fox Secretary John Brady Assistant Secretary Dermot Morgan Treasurer Tom Hickey . Committee Karl Bornemann Phil Cullivan Brendan Jenkins Leo McDonald Noel Martin WP O Hanlon Danny O Kelly and Dr FPE Smith. Ladie’s President Maura Cullen Captain Mary McCarthy Treasurer Kathleen Brady . Committee Mrs Liam Bogue Dolie Brady Margaret English Kitty Jenkins Maisie Magee Ann McEneneaney Eileen Maloney Maura Maloney Kathleen Morgan and Una Smith.
July 4th 1969 Jack Lynch is elected Taoiseach by Dail Eireann on a vote of 74-66. The other contenders were Liam Cosgrove Fine Gael and Brendan Corish of Labour. After receiving his seal of office from President De Velera the following cabinet was appointed Tanaiste and Minister for Health Erskine Childers Agriculture Niall Blayney Social Welfare and Local Government Kevin Boland Justice Micheal O Morain Finance Charles J Haughey Transport and Power Brian Lenihan Labour Joe Brennan Industry and Commerce George Colley Lands Sean Flanagan Defence Jim Gibbons Posts and Telegraphs Patrick J Lalor and Education Padraic Faulkner.
Dermot McCarthy Cavan County Manager and well known supporter of the Fianna Fail Party is appointed a member of the Mass Radiography Board by the Minister for Health.
More tragedy for popular Cavan hardware manager in Provider’s John McQuillan as his father dies suddenly while watching the Cavan V Derry Ulster Semi Final in Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones at the age of 82. He collapsed while watching the game and when brought to Saint Tiernach’s School he was pronounced dead by a doctor. He leaves a wife four sons and three daughters. John McQuillan’s wife died only six weeks ago.
Some of the machinery arriving from Switzerland in Smyth’s new factory in the Lake Field weighs over 5 ½ ton and a new extension is now being built to house the equipment and the new staff expected to be appointed shortly.
Death of John McDowell Termofeckin and formerly of Breffni Terrace after a long illness at the Cottage Hospital Termofeckin . He served in the British Army in India in 1907 and fought in the front line in World War 1 stationed in France. His wife died some years ago. He is survived by his sons Charles Dundalk and daughter Kathleen Termofeckin and one brother Ben in Mons Terrace.
Never venturing beyond mediocrity a 56th minute point by Sean O Connell gave Derry a much deserved 2-3 to 0-9 draw against a woeful Cavan side in the Ulster semi final at Clones. Derry dominated midfield and their forwards threw away chance after chance to give Cavan an undeserved second crack at the title. Cavan led by 1-1 to 0-3 at half time. Neither team on this form will go any further in this year’s championship. Brendan Donohoe was outstanding in the Cavan rearguard and he received adequate support from Enda McGowan Gabriel Kelly Hughie Newman tried hard in a beaten centre field while Steve Duggan Gene Cusack and sub Charlie Gallagher were the best of forward line who never got the supply to show their talent.
Kathleen Brady wins the Lady President’s Maura Cullen’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with Mrs RB Hickey winning the special prize and Muriel Doherty Best Gross.
Many prophets of doom line up to predict a very poor outlook for Cavan Carnival which is due to kick off on the 11th July and finish on the 10th August. The line up includes The Mighty Avons Annalees Joe Dolan and the Drifters and Tony Kenny and the Sands.
A charge against Cyril Duffy well known Cavan mechanic and hackney driver for dangerous driving of a motor car and being intoxicated at the scene in College Street when apprehended by Garda Danny Thomas on April 17th 1969 is dismissed by Justice Sam Shaw at Cavan District Court. George V Maloney appeared for Cyril Duffy while Superintendent McNally prosecuted.
Drumalee Camogie team travelled to Castletara to play Ballinagh in a camogie challenge and emerged winners 3-1 to 2-0 with Ballinagh leading at the interval by 2-0 to 1-0. Not one name on either side is mentioned.
The tricolor is raised high over County Cavan Golf Club as the Club celebrate their Open Week and Seventy Fifth Birthday welcoming golfers from all over Ireland.
Cavan Girl’s Club which is affiliated to the Cavan Branch Legion of Mary begins its summer season with a retreat in the Holy Rosary Covent Killeshandra a picnic to Killykeen where Mel Doherty Dermot Smith and Bill Henry entertained the girls with music and yarns. They recently drew with Cavan CYMS at Question Time where Bill Henry was the Question Master. Father Des O Dowd will lecture the Club on the importance of Temperance and the advantages of joining the Credit Union at Saint Augustine’s Hall. During the summer the girls will be coached by Patsy Lee in the finer arts of basketball and gymnastics. The Club recently donated £20 to Gorta for the Freedom from Hunger campaign.
Cavan Motor Club Treasure Hunt 1st Mervyn Johnston 2nd John Wood Oldcastle 3rd Brian Hickey.
With Father PJ McManus President taking a well earned rest Tom Hickey announces that the membership of the organisation in Cavan is now over the 200 mark.
Golden Pelicans for Pat Sharkey Drumalee Vincent Walsh Con O Dwyer Drumnavanagh Richard Black Farnham Road Benny Hickey Cathedral Road and Charlie Leddy 49 College Street Cavan.
Death of my Grand Aunt Mother Angela Maloney CSI late of 58 Main Street Pound Archway at Saint Hugh’s Convent Cleethorps Lincoln in her 90th year. She was 69 years in religion. She taught at Saint Joseph’s School Hanwell London for 44 years before being appointed Mother Provincial from 1947-1952. She was later appointed Mother Superior Saint Hugh’s in Cleethorps. She was a sister of Mary Josephine Smyth 60 Main Street Cavan and the late George Maloney Pound Archway and Margaret Green Mullingar.
July 11th 1969 Restoration work carried out on Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry at a cost of £5,000 is officially blessed and opened by Bishop Austin Quinn who was the chief celebrant of the Votive Mass with Father PJ Gargan preaching the Homily. Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry was built by the people of the area and opened in 1867 costing £1,300. The Church was dedicated on the 2nd February 1868 by Bishop Conaty and the old Stragelliffe Church turned into a school. The land for the Church was given by Major Saunderson who took the land from his tenants James Lawlor and Patrick Lee his tenants. The sand and stone left over was used by the parishioners to build pathways to the Church. The sand was drawn from Murray’s Pits Killygarry while the stone was hauled by horse and cart from Pullamore and Drumelis Quarries. The statues stations of the cross were all donated by local people and the magnificent stained glass windows were donated and installed in 1926. Great credit is due to local Architect Phil Cullivan for his design and scope and breath of imagination in designing the improvements and alterations for the renovations while Mr and Mrs Tom O Connor donated a field for the development of the site. No man did more than the late great Andy Breslin to ensure that this day would dawn. His enthusiasm generosity and energy were infectious and when others doubted Andy reassured and smoothed the path. He was on first name terms with all the voluntary help and led from the front with his energy and enthusiasm for this great project which Father Gargan hoped would be a monument to one so great and so generous to the people of his own community. The Epistle of the Mass was read by Brian O Mahony while ABC McGrath and the Cathedral Choir supplied the sacred music for one of the great liturgical occasions in Killygarry history.
Down the Ulster and All Ireland Champions are awesome as they cruise into the Ulster Final crushing Monaghan 2-15 to 1-07 at Saint Tiernach’s Park in Clones. Down will now play the winners of Cavan and Derry who meet in the semi final replay at Saint Tiernach’s Park next Sunday.
Cavan Carnival Committee 1969 Chairman Danny McHugh Vice Chairman Eddie Quinn Treasurer Michael Geoghegan Secretary Micheal Smyth Assistant Secretary Eamonn Gaffney Auditor Brian Coleman. Committee Jack O Reilly John O Rourke UDC Paddy O Reilly Jim Scanlon John Walsh Paddy McNamara Maurice Jackson UDC Gerry Maguire M Smith Saint Phelim’s Place Tommy Kenny Paddy Graham Kevin Kilduff Matt Donnelly Paddy ‘Rock and Roll’ Reilly Paddy Dunne Jack Galligan and Paddy McCarthy. Dancing 9-1 admission all dances 8/-. Origins and History of Cavan Town are detailed in Carnival press release.
July 18th 1969 Paddy Reilly Garage Proprietor and Clann Na Poblacht is elected Chairman of Cavan County Council. He succeeds the ageless Patrick Smith Cootehill.
Frances Sullivan youngest daughter of Doctor John F and Kathleen Sullivan Church Street qualifies as a physical education teacher at Sion Hill Blackrock Dublin. Frances is teaching in the Poor Clare Convent Cavan and the Poor Clare Convent Ballyjamesduff.
Nicky Smith son of Dr FPE Smith and Una Smith Nee McMullin qualifies as an Architect at UCD where he starred in sport winning ‘blues’ for boxing and swimming. The big hearted Nicky celebrated in typical style setting a new course record of 69 at County Cavan Golf Club and not even winning a prize for his trouble. On Monday morning Nicky flew out from Shannon en route to New York to take up a three month work experience with a world famous firm of Architects.
Man’s greatest adventure commences as Neill Armstrong Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins blast off in Apollo 11 en route to the moon where the Eagle is due to land on Sunday night with Neill Armstrong 38 year old Mission Commander due to be mankind’s first man to walk on the moon. The pilot of the Eagle 39 year old Buzz Aldrin will emerge next as Michael Collins 38 Command Module Pilot orbits overhead. They had a perfect take off from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday and carry the hopes and prayers of the whole world on man’s greatest adventure.
Jennifer Little daughter of Walter and Mary Lisdarn Cavan gets her wings as an Aer Lingus hostess. She was educated at Cavan Number 1 the Poor Clare Convent Alexander College and worked for a number of years in J Arthur Guinness
Rev Doctor George Simms Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland is appointed Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland at the Protestant Synod of Bishops.
Tragic death of Henry Kernaghan while felling trees at Farnham . Native of Monaghan he was well known in the Cavan town area. He was working on a large tree felling exercise at Farnham Estate when critically injured shouting to his colleagues to ‘fetch a priest and a doctor’ on June 14th last he later was transferred to Cavan Surgical Hospital but died one month later on June 14th of injures to his brain incurred in the accident. He is survived by his wife Alice two daughters Kay and Patricia one brother Tommy four sisters Mrs S Kay England Mrs K Donnolly Carrickmacross Mrs K McPhillips and Mary Kernaghan Monaghan relatives and friends. There was a representative crowd at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Lathlurcan cemetery Monaghan. Father Des O Dowd officiated.
Death of Katie Kelly Swellan Lower at her residence at the age of 75 after a very short illness. She was predeceased by her husband Tom eight years ago. Highly popular she was a very old resident and known for her welcoming nature and outstanding Christian charity and hospitality. She is survived by her sons Paddy and Tommy and one daughter Christina two sisters Mrs J Boylan Tullac Mongan and Mrs J Roden Rugby Warwickshire.. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery where Father De O Dowd officiated..
Death of one of Cavan’s best known business men Bernard ‘Barney O’ Reilly late of Bridge Street ‘McCaul’s ‘ at his residence Howth Road Dublin. He was a very respected business man and carried out an extensive trade from his well kept premises in Bridge Street. .
Students at Cavan Technical School sit the Intermediate examination for the very first time pictured
Cavan Girls Club on monthly picnic to Killykeen engage in all the outdoor games in dry sunny weather.
Death of Margaret Keyes Owen Roe at the age of 48 at Lisdarn Hospital. She was a native of Farnham and the family were well known highly respected members of the community. Welcome and hospitality always on the mat. She was married to a man giant Paddy Keyes who specialized in felling trees and al sorts of difficult strength sapping outdoor work for which thee was very little financial return. His mode of conveyance was a horse and cart and he kept the horse in the front garden of the house where there was ample fodder. She is survived by her husband Patrick sons Dennis and Patrick and daughters Valerie and Maria. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral and removal from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Old Cavan Barracks once occupied by the RIC and later taken over by the new Garda force in 1921 is condemned as not fit for purpose and is hurriedly evacuated be the force who recently bought Barney Corr’s opposite the Brothers School as their new headquarters. These premises are temporarily being occupied by the Department of Agriculture who are moving shortly to a state of the art premises formerly known as Mullery’s Garage and owned by Mighty Avons Showband drummer Brian Finlay Farnham Street. In the meantime the Garda have taken up temporary accommodation in Paddy King’s 87 Main Street.
On his first visit home from the USA since he left these shores 41 years ago is John P Martin Cloverhill. He was a mechanic in Gordon’s Garage and later worked in Mullery’s Garage in Town Hall Street. He emigrated in 1928 and had a distinguished service with the American Army during World War 2.
Famous photograph of the first CYMS outing to Butlin’s Holiday Camp Mosney county Meath as the passengers assemble for the bus at 9:30 on a dry but showery Sunday.
Joseph Bigger Nationalist MP for Cavan plaque will be presented to Kilmainham Jail by the McCracken family Belfast.
German students not here to build the Scout Den but for three weeks course in learning English. They are staying with local families in the area and the visit will be reciprocated by the Cavan natives visiting Germany later in the summer.
Wall to wall coverage of the 75th Anniversary celebrations at County Cavan Golf Club where over 700 competitors took part from 49 club in Ireland England Scotland and USA. Eight glorious days of dawn to dusk sunshine favoured the open week which was hosted by Cavan Golf Club led by genial local business man Seamus Fox who is Captain of the Club this year and features in a record number of photographs in this issue. Results Hibernian Insurance Eighteen Hole 1st Victor Millar 2nd Phil Cullivan and 3rd J McAlernan all County Cavan Golf Club. Guinness Open Fourball John Tidd and John McKiernan Belturbet 7 up. Brady Brothers Ladies 18 Hole 1st Muriel Doherty 2nd Una Smith 3rd Carmel McDonald all County Cavan. McCarren and Company Nine Hole Singles V Par P McMyler Dermot Morgan and 3rd J Murphy all County Cavan. Tractamotors Scotch Foursomes Phil Lawlor and Phil Donohoe County Cavan J Dungannon and F McCaughan Enniskillen Golf Club. Cavan Mineral Water Nine Hole Stroke J Ronnie Cooke Clones Fiona Smith Cavan and Dessie Donohoe Cavan. Player Wills Open Mixed Foursomes J McAlernan Cavan and Harry Bates Belturbet. Best Gross John Lennon and Margaret English. Anglo Celt 18 Hole 1st Jim Beirne (5) 3 and 2 up 2nd Father Pat Brady (16) 3rd Mick McCarthy (14). Ulster Bank Men’s Fourball 1st Niall Walsh (9) Strabane and C Walsh Belturbet. Bowmaker Men’s 18 Hole Stableford 1st PJ Quinn (17) Cavan 2nd Nicky Smith (6) 63 nett and new course record of 69. Best Gross D Maguire Clones playing off 5 and scoring 74. There were 98 entries for this Blue Ribbon event.
Cavan Motor Club Treasure Hunt 1st Mervyn Johnston 2nd Vincent Walsh Oldcastle and 3rd Brian Hickey Cathedral Road Cavan.
Castlerahan hammer a small poor and miserable De La Salle team 3-10 to 0-2 in the Urban Schools League Final at Breffni Park. Gerry Bradley Ballyhaise Chairman of the Cavan School’s League presented the trophy to the winning captain P Cullivan after the game. Tony Brady T Cosgrove S Brady S Kiernan T Farrelly S Murray T Kerrigan O Dwyer P Cullivan captain and Terry Keogan impressed for Castlerahan. Not one De La Salle player mentioned in the report. Templeport win the Rural League for the first time beating Kilmore in the final.
Cavan defeat Derry 1-8 to 0-6 in the Ulster semi final replay at Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones to qualify for a tilt at the All Ireland Champions Down in the Ulster Final at Casement Park at the end of July. Derry dominated once again but could not use the possession supplied by their dominant centre field. Cavan were on the ropes several times during the hour and should have been beaten but as the game wore on Cavan became more and more confident and ran out the stronger team. This time Tom Lynch put the shackles on Derry danger man Mickey Niblock and Ray Carolan and Hughie Newman got stronger and more dominant as the game progressed. Steve Duggan and Gene Cusack were fast accurate forwards that worried a pedestrian Derry defence when they ran at them particularly in the second half. Cavan led by 1-5 to 0-5 at half time.
Irish Independent Dublin 5 AM Monday July 2nd 1969 Neil Armstrong Commander of the Lunar Module ‘Eagle’ at 4 am Irish time this morning became the first man to walk on the moon’s crusted surface. Armstrong’s first words back to earth were “That is a small step for man but a giant leap for mankind” He began a description of his own footsteps in the small sandy particles under his feet saying “there seems no difficulty moving around”. Earlier at 9:17 pm on Sunday night Edward ‘Buzz’ Aldrin had landed on the moon’s surface watched by a world wide audience of millions. The landing could have ended in disaster as the computerized landing site was littered with rocks on the chosen site The Sea Of Tranquility. Armstrong grabbed control of the ship and headed to a level site almost four miles from the projected landing site.It cut the available fuel short and as it landed Eagle had only 49 seconds of rocket fuel left. After landing on the moon the astronauts ate breakfast and put on their space walking suits. Thomas Payne Director of NASA hailed the achievement and said that in the future space travel would become as popular as air travel and man will establish places of abode and colonies in space. Pope Paul VI speaking from his summer residence of Castlegondolfo outside of Rome greeted news of the lunar landing exclaiming “Glory to God in the Highest Heavens and Peace on Earth to Men Of Goodwill”
As Joe Dolan’s ‘Make Me an Island’ enters the British Top Twenty at Number 19 Gabriel Kelly makes a presentation to the Mullingar star at his record breaking appearance at Cavan Carnival on Tuesday night. Danny McHugh Chairman of the very successful Carnival is pictured with Joe and Gabriel. Phil Fitzpatrick Eamonn ‘Frosty’ Donohoe and the Serenaders play the Carnival next Sunday night. Buses from the Imperial Hotel every 15 minutes and no pass outs after midnight. Admission 8/-.
Oakvale Service Station scoops the overall prize in the Shell BP Clean Sweep for the best kept Service Station in Ireland. Dr TJ O Driscoll Director General of Bord Failte and Niall O Carroll Retail Sales Manager Irish Shell BP are pictured making the award to Michael Smith Proprietor of ‘Oakvale Service Station’ Cavan.
July 25th 1969 Man’s greatest exploration ends in triumph as Apollo 11 lands safely in the Pacific with the crew and craft picked up by a waiting USA Army Cruiser. Apollo 11 splashed down just before 6 o clock on Wednesday after just over a week in space which culminated in man walking on the moon for the first time with Neill Armstrong first out of the Eagle exclaiming ‘One small step for man one giant leap for mankind’. With this feat by man years of science fiction has now become fact with billions watching in amazement and admiration throughout the globe. As President Nixon put it ‘This is one moment in time where the whole world is united’ Neill Armstrong Mission Commander Buzz Aldrin Lunar Module Commander and Michael Collin Commander of the Apollo Shuttle will now spend 11 days in quarantine before being given a hero’s welcome in Washington where they will meet with President Nixon.
Drawings for new Technical School now going to be built at Drumbo after the intervention of Bishop Quinn offering a free site adjacent to Saint Patrick’s College. As Paddy Fleming presents the plans for the new hi tech school the members of the VEC express disappointment that no provision is made for the inclusion of a swimming pool with many of the members quoting the fact that 93% of school children are unable to swim.
Cavan Lawn Tennis Co Cavan Championships Pictured is Miss A McCabe ladies doubles winner Mrs J Russell ladies singles winner M Fleming mixed doubles Rev George Millar Chairman who presented the prizes George Fairbrother secretary P Moran winner men’s singles Una Hickey ladies singles handicap and ladies doubles champion.
Death of the very popular Kate Smith Annaglough in her 80s at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was a member of the well known popular farming family. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas some years ago and is survived by her daughter Kathleen McNamara Fair Green ‘Mrs Bud’ and one son John farmer Annaglough. She was sister of Andy Connell Kesh Bar and formerly Manager of Cassell’s 61 Main Street Cavan. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Drumnavanagh Resident’s Association Chairman Bill Galvin Secretary Seamus Munnelly Treasurer Con O Dwyer. Committee Josephine McEntee VEC Reggie McMahon and Karl Bornemann.
For the first time this year Eamonn Gaffney sticks out his neck with a confident vote for Cavan to defeat the reigning All Ireland and Ulster Champions Down in Casement Park Belfast. Cavan are in collective full time training in the Park Hotel Virginia under triple All Ireland winner and coach Mick Higgins. Derry will play Tyrone in the Minor decider with the stand priced at 10/- sideline seats 7/6 and ground tickets at 5/-.
Oliver Kane the well known Ballad singer and employee at the New Pin Cleaners in Bridge Street joins the local Navak Showband who are expertly managed by Willie ‘Boss’ McCormack.
Kathleen Sullivan Church Street wins the Ladies Captain’s Mary McCarthy’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. The runner up was Connie McEntee Margaret English Best Gross Kathleen Kenny best nine holes are pictured with Captain Mary McCarthy Secretary Ina Hickey and Treasurer Kathleen Brady at the presentation in the Club.
Famous picture of Cavan CYMS and its supporters and friends heading for a day out in Butlin’s Holiday Camp Mosney county Meath.
August 1st 1969 Dave Dee and friends over from London fishing at Lough Oughter and getting away from all the pop excitement.
Expanding ‘Berney Mastervision’ move to large imposing premises on Bridge Street Corner. Their business is going from strength to strength since moving to Cavan six years ago. The new premises were officially opened by William E Berney Managing Director of the company also in attendance was his son Robert Berney D Dunne Area Manager Michael Wall Cavan Manager Willie Steen Manager Cootehill. In the Cavan Branch James Weir is sales manager Laura Breslin Receptionist . The very busy modern service department is manned by Tony Tully Paddy Ronaghan M Brown Joe Good and Joe Mills.
‘The Hub Bar’ on the corner of Main Street and Bridge Street is up for sale as the proprietor Captain Michael J McDonald is retiring to live privately at Earlsvale Road.
Cavan Photographic Society are on their annual outing to the Shannon Boat Rally in Newtownforbes.
At a well attended meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall Father PJ Gargan presiding it was unanimously decided to form a Parish Council. The Cathedral area is divided up into five areas with three representative from each area. Butlersbridge will have two representatives Killygarry two Religious of the area one and Saint Patrick’s College one. All parishioners over 17 can vote for the representative in their area.
Girl’s School at Saint Clare’s will be opened in September it has been completed at a cost of £120,000 and consists of 16 class rooms Domestic Science Room and Assembly Hall for over 300 students and teachers. Separate toilet and cloakroom provided for each class and the school will accommodate 600 pupils and took just over 2 years to build. The Architect is Philip Cullivan.
Death of Patrick J Smyth in Providence Rhode Island at the age of 83. He served seventeen years in the Irish Fusiliers taking a front line role in World War One where he attained the rank of Sergeant Bugler. Mr and Mrs Smith Nee McGahon celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their wedding in 1963. He was son of the late James Smith College Street and worked as a compositor in the Anglo Celt before emigrating in 1920. James Smith died in 1930.
New cut glass facility for Cavan ‘Cavan Crystal’ on the Dublin Road which has been built at a cost of €60,000. The Managing Director is Peter J Murphy a native of Carlingford county Louth who has returned from America to manage the company having bee educated in Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. A number of apprentices have been taken on and will learn the art of glass cutting from experts who have been recruited from Galway and Waterford.
Sixteen Belgian students have been recruited to continued the ongoing work at the new Scout Den which is expected to be officially opened in September. The students are staying at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan for the next two weeks.
Cavan regain their Ulster title in glorious style at sun kissed Casement Park Belfast before an attendance of 45,000 beating Ulster and All Ireland Champions Down 2-13 to 2-6 after racing into an early lead playing with great enthusiasm and skill. Cavan were much the hungrier team and won the game at centre field where Ray Carolan and Hughie Newman reigned supreme. Only the brilliance of Danny Kelly in the Down goal saved the champions from a much heavier defeat. Cavan now play Leinster champions Offaly in the All Ireland semi final at Croke Park on August 24th 1969. Cavan were full value for their 1-8 to 1-2 half time lead and the game was sealed by a brilliant goal from forward ace Hughie McInerney four minutes into the second half. Gene Cusack was by far the most dangerous forward on the field and every time he got the ball he threatened danger. Paddy Lyons in the Cavan goal brought of a couple of spectacular saves in the Cavan goal. Brendan Donohoe curbed the threat from Sean O Neill even though the star Mourne man scored 1-3 of the Down total. Gabriel Kelly and Andy McCabe tackled hard and effectively blotting out the Down full forward line. Pat Tinnelly was outstanding particularly in the second half while the flanker Enda McGowan was an inspiration and never put a foot wrong all afternoon. Tom Lynch at centre half was magnificent and many of the Down attacks perished on this rock like performance. Hughie Newman and Ray Carolan were dominant at midfield all day and supplied their forwards with chance after chance many of them thrown away. John Joe O Reilly Declan Coyle Charlie Gallagher and Steve Duggan were great support for goal scorers Gene Cusack and Hughie McInerney. Pictured is Charlie Gallagher shaking hands with legendary Down captain Sean O Neill with referee Tom Johnston Fermanagh who was refereeing his first Ulster Final and all agreed he did an excellent job applying the advantage rule to effect particularly in the latter stages of the second half. Michael Feeney Secretary of the Ulster Council presented the magnificent ‘Anglo Celt’ trophy to Cavan and Cootehill winning captain Charlie Gallagher after the game. Scorers for Cavan Gene Cusack 1-4 Hughie McInerney 1-1 Declan Coyle 0-2 Charlie Gallagher 0-2 1 free JJ O Reilly 0-2 Steve Duggan Hughie Newman 0-1 each. Down Sean O Neill 1-3 (0-3 frees) Paddy Doherty 1-2 and John Purdy 0-1.
Cavan Ulster Champions 1969 Paddy Lyons Gabriel Kelly Brendan Donohoe Andy McCabe Pat Tinnelly Tom Lynch Enda McGowan Ray Carolan Hughie Newman Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Hughie McInerney ~Gene Cusack Declan Coyle and Charlie Gallagher Captain. Sub Philip Murray for Hughie McInerney In post match interviews an elated TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board explaiened the team were in full time collective training at the Park Hotel in Virginia and he knew that only a superhuman Down effort could thwart them in their pursuit of this Ulster title. He warned Cavan fans to be wary of over confidence against Offaly who are seeking their first All Ireland crown and will not be easily beaten. He paid tribute to the courtesy and co operation extended to the Cavan team and officials by the Ulster Council led by Gerry Arthurs the genial giant from Keady in county Armagh who was always a great friend of Cavan and actually acted as an umpire in the Polo Grounds. Many people thought that TP had run on to the pitch during the furious battle in the second half to tell the referee that the scoreboard was reading wrong but he was alerted by some of the Cavan team that someone in the crowd was using a whistle which was interrupting their concentration and alerted referee Tommy Johnson to this very dangerous interference. Michael Duffy Secretary of Monaghan County Board said that Cavan had improved with each round of the Championship being unimpressive in the first round against Fermanagh but their tenacity and never say die spirit carried the day against Derry when they looked dead and buried in both games. If Cavan can repeat or improve on this form they will succeed Down as All Ireland Champions. Hugh Daly Secretary of Donegal County Board said that Cavan’s win was no surprise they were just magnificent and goat better with every round of the championship. If they continue to improve they will land their sixth All Ireland crown in September.
The Lynch Brothers and the captivating Maureen O Brien from Kilnaleck will take the stage for Killygarry’s Ceilidhe and presentation of Junior League medals in the marquee at Cavan Carnival which is situated on the meadow of Mr Michael McGovern Pullamore who has two sons Packy and Seamus on the team.
Sharon Tate Hollywood star actress and wife of film director Roman Polanski is butchered to death by Charles Manson disciples who invaded a Hollywood Mansion at 10050 Cielo Drive and brutally murdered a group of people staying there including the beautiful Sharon Tate on August 9th 1969..
Cavan defeat Ballyjamesduff by nine matches to three in a senior tennis challenge. Winners for Cavan included John Smith Martin Coogan David Jackson Deidre Geoghegan Ria Hickey Geraldine Geoghegan Dolores Brady and Finian Farrell.
At Ballinagh Drumalee defeat Crosserlough 3-1 in camogie while Ballyjamesduff beat Denn 5-2 and Ballyhaise beat Castletara 2-0 to 1-2 with the energetic Eddie Brady refereeing all three matches.
To Corrigan ‘Tip Top Café’ Belturbet is appointed Manager of the very popular Annalee’s Showband from Ballyhaise.
President’s Prize Bertie Cullen’s at County Cavan Golf Club 1st George V Maloney and Mary McCarthy 2nd G Jacobs and Kathleen Sullivan.
August 8th 1969 Excavation work starts for the erection of the new Post Office on the site of the old Market House that had become and eyesore in recent years and adversely affected Cavan’s marks in the Tidy Town’s competition. Picture shows the Market House being knocked to the ground. The building was erected over 200 years ago and was known as Cavan Courthouse until the Grand Jury sold the Court House to Lord Farnham on taking possession of the new Courthouse in Farnham Street. Lord Farnham converted the building into the Market House. Concerts plays dances etc were held in the Market House which was Cavan’s leading entertainment venue frequented by some of the biggest acts in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
The High Court in Dublin rule in favour of Cavan Licensed Vintners awarding cost in their action against Brady Brother Marts preventing them from selling intoxicating liquor at their weekly Marts at Cavan Livestock Sales. Justice Butler overthrows the judgment of Justice S Delap on March 13th 1969 granting the license to Brady Brothers.
Over 400,000 music fans fail to be deterred by the lashing rain at Woodstock Festival near Bethel New York. Many of the fans under the influence of drugs or drink danced naked in the rain.
Gerry Bradley NT Ballyhaise and Secretary Cavan GAA Schools Board is made a presentation on the occasion of his departure for Dublin at a well attended function in the Ulster Arms Hotel. Pictured are Father Thomas Woods Very Rev NJ Comey PP and Oliver Young. Gerry received an electric cooker and Mrs Bradley a three core string of pearls.
Most Rev Dr Joseph Gray recently installed as Auxiliary Archbishop of Liverpool and a native of Bailieboro will celebrate the main 10 am Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan on Sunday next.
Gerry Egan and Danny O Hanlon Assistant Scoutmasters lead thirty young scouts on their annual camp to Lahinch in county Clare. Father Torlac O Reilly Chaplain will follow shortly.
Breffni Boys Band fresh from their bonanza at Cavan Carnival (profit for the venture is reported to be over £3,500) announce plans to build band rooms at Hourican’s Yard Pound Arch Way which they recently purchased from Joe ‘Bendy’ Fitzpatrick College Street for £300.
Canteen Of Cutlery at Cavan Golf Club is won by the very popular Sheila McDonald with 69 from sister Gertie Walsh 70 with Joan O Hanlon shooting the Best Gross of 92. Mrs Bate’s Prize was won by Margaret English .
August 15th 1969 British Troops armed with machine guns were welcomed into the Bogside in Derry amidst scenes of wild jubilation with residents singing dancing and shaking soldier’s by the hand. Earlier Bogsiders had repulsed the advances of RUC armed policemen in the worst violence seen in the city for years Then the army in jeeps and trucks helmeted and with automatic rifles and pistols with gas masks threw a wired cordon across the mouth of William Street. It was the end of three days of the most bitterest fighting in the area and residents advanced from behind their barricades to welcome the troops who stood immobile some distance away. Eddie McAteer the Nationalist MP for the area summed up the situation when he said “It is not that we love the British troops but we hate the RUC” At Least five people including a five year old boy were killed in the worst troubles in the North since the 1920s Hundreds of refugees have fled across the border mainly to Donegal but refugee camps were established in Cavan and Monaghan too with appeals for blankets and foodstuffs. More than 200 families have spent the last three nights in billeted accommodation in Buncrana county Donegal. Meanwhile after last week’s appeal by Taoiseach Jack Lynch Ireland’s Ambassador to the United Nations Cornelius Cremin delivered a call for a meeting of the Security Council for United Nations’ intervention in the North. Meanwhile in a joint statement three Northern MPs Paddy Devlin Paddy Kennedy and Patrick O Hanlon accused the Unionist Government of pursuing a deliberate policy of genocide against the Catholic population of the six counties. “They have now embarked upon a course of action similar in intent and method to the Nazi regime in its policy against the Jews”
Andy O Brien NT Crubany Cavan pictured is elected to Senad Eireann for the first time. He was nominated by the Fine Gael Party on the Agricultural Panel.
Pictured is the very pretty Mary McGowan Drumhurk Stradone who won the Festival Queen and Mary Connolly Cup at the ‘Back to Lavey Festival’ and was later nominated by the Royal Showband playing in the Sport’s Centre Cavan to represent Cavan in the Tramore Festival Queen competition during the Tramore Festival. Mary works with the Automobile Association in London.
Lieutenant Patrick Duffy is promoted to the Rank of Captain and Quartermaster D Company 8th Battalion Cavan FCA. Paddy is the local agent for the Department of Social Welfare in Cavan.
Auxiliary Bishop of Liverpool Doctor Joseph Grey a native of Bailieboro celebrates the 11:30 Mass in the Cathedral assisted by Fathers PJ McManus PJ Gargan Adm and on the organ ABC McGrath. Bishop Grey is spending a holiday in Bailieboro with his 80 year old mother.
The Anglo Celt reports on the tense situation in Derry as the North erupts in sectarian violence. RUC in riot gear and Paisleylites lay siege to the barriers protecting the Bogside in Derry where the Catholic population are embattled and hemmed in. John Hume MP Bernadette Devlin Ivan Cooper and veteran Eddie McAteer are all in the Bogside supporting the hemmed in residents. Taoiseach Jack Lynch calls for United Nation Troops to be sent to the border areas of the North as Harold Wilson British Premier remains silent. Later Harold Wilson flies home for one day to discuss the worsening crisis with Home Secretary ‘Big’ Jim Callaghan and it is decided to send in the British Army into Northern Ireland. True to form Harold Wilson returns to The Scilly Isles to continue his summer holiday while an embattled and equally out of touch Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chicester Clarke takes grave exception to “most unwelcome intrusion and comments of Taoiseach Jack Lynch in calling for United Nations troops to be deployed in Northern Ireland”. In Cavan a field hospital consisting of five nurses two doctors and five medical orderlies backed by a large number of military police is set up at Cavan Military Barracks to receive casualties and re direct refugees to other designated centres within the town. The medical staff are drawn from Saint Bricin’s Hospital Dublin and among the two doctors is well known local man Cmdt Benny Sullivan MD a brother of Doctor Jack Sullivan Church Street. During the week 56 casualties and numerous refugees are received at Cavan Military Barracks. Later on Thursday night a number of CIE buses pull up at the Barracks containing 116 men from the 10th Battalion Irish Army Cork .
Death of Susan Murray in London on Monday last at the age of 58. She was a very popular woman and was highly respected in her native town. Predeceased by her husband Frank she is survived by three sons John and Charles Cavan Hugh Scotland three daughters Mrs Roy Harrison Wolfe Tone Street Mrs Paddy Buckley Tullac Mongan and Mrs Hughie Sheridan Saint Brigid’s two brothers Patrick USA Frank England and four sisters Mrs Peter McMahon Breffni Terrace Mrs Charles Jackson Lake View Mrs Felix Sheridan Tullac Mongan Mrs S King England. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Cullies cemetery with Father PJ Gargan Adm officiating.
Facilities at Annagh Lake are being provided by Vincent Bartley owner for the Irish Water Safety Week where the instructor is Beatrice Maloney. Free transport to and from the venue are being provided by Hannigan’s Transport Ashe Street.
Harold Clarke aged seventeen from Thomascourt son of Mr and Mrs James Clarke is knocked down by a car on the main Cavan/Dublin Road on Sunday night. Harold was detained at Cavan Surgical Hospital until Tuesday last when he was released following treatment for concussion.
Expansion at Smyco Factory at Swellan with addition of new extension which houses sewing machines now working two shifts per day from 8 am to 4 and from 4 pm to 12 pm. Twenty five girls and three boys are now employed making high making high class ladies jumpers and cardigans etc from synthetic materials all being sewed together with electric state of the art sewing machines. Work is continuing in landscaping the entrance to this busy hub of activity.
Pictured are a group of German students now back home who enjoyed a three week language holiday in Cavan which they said was “most enjoyable”.
Another Jimmy Magee All Star match against the Cavan 1952 All Ireland Champions in Breffni Park in aid of the Boys Scout’s Building Fund. Included in the line up is Larry Cunningham Tom Dunphy of the Royal Showband Dermot O Brien Connie Lynch Paddy Mulligan Liam Campbell Big Tom McBride from the Mainliners and the incomparable Mick Lynch former Cavan and Butlersbridge star now playing top class soccer with Waterford and rugby with Bohemians.
Cavan Old Folks have their annual outing to Bettystown.
Win lose or draw there will be a reception for the Cavan team after the forthcoming semi final against Offaly at Croke Park. The Cavan Association in Dublin will host a dinner dance in the Clare Manor Hotel Malahide Road and tickets are available from TP O Reilly Ballyconnell priced thirty shillings each.
County Cavan Track and Field at resplendent Saint Anne’s Park Bailieboro hosted by Bailieboro AC in perfect weather conditions on a fast well presented track watched by a very large vociferous crowd. Joe Hopkins Cornafean winner of the 60 yards 100 yards with S Cassidy Laragh winner of the 220 and 440 yards. Jim Cochrane Cootehill won the mile with Brian McEnroe Kill second and JJ O Brien Cornafean third. Jim Cochrane returned to win the three mile with Brian McEnroe a fast finishing second with JJ On Brien Cornafean again in third position. The Under 16 800 yards was won by M Reilly Kill with P Hopkins Cornafean second and C Smith Kill third. Under 18 was won in brilliant style by Brian O Mahony from Killygarry second was A Martin Cornafean and third JJ Hopkins Cornafean. Ladies Sheila Cullen Cornafean won the 100 200 and was second in the 440 yards to her team mate Rose Brady Cornafean. High Jump won by P McCabe Laragh. Long Jump JJ Hopkins Cornafean. Under 18 and Ladie’s Relay Cornafean with Laragh winning the Men’s Senior Relay. Cornafean for the very first time won the Doctor Austin Quinn Cup for best team with a total of 61 points second was Laragh with 25 and third Kill with 19. Killygarry were fourth with 7 points.
August 22nd 1969 Mr and Mrs Patrick Brady 20 Saint Phelim’s Place celebrate the Golden Jubilee of their marriage. They were married at Saint Paul’s Church Falls Road Belfast on the 12th August 1919. The celebrant was Father P Connolly PP and they now have three sons three daughters and twenty one grandchildren.
Josephine Sexton pictured youngest child of John and Agnes Sexton Breffni Park and an employee of Cavan County Council is unanimously selected as the Queen of Breffni at Cavan Carnival winning the New Spotlight trophy.
Phi ‘Gunner’ Brady is nominated for the Scott bravery beyond the call of duty award when he disarms a young man who locked himself in a house in Doohamlet three miles from Castleblayney forcing the family resident there outside. When the house was surrounded by Gardai he asked to speak to Garda Phil Brady who went inside and reassured him disarming and arresting him.
Situation in Northern Ireland boils over with Cavan being turned into a frontier war zone town with the Irish Army under canvas in Loreto Woods and a field hospital set up at Cavan Military Barracks. Hundreds of refugees flee the Troubles mostly from the Belfast area and are accommodated in Saint Patrick’s College. Army Chief of Staff General Sean McKeown flies in by helicopter landing at the Terry Coyle Park. He is accompanied by Cmdt Benny Sullivan Medical Officer and native of Upper Main Street Cavan and brother of the legendary Dr John ‘Jack’ Sullivan Cavan. Harold Wilson British Prime Minister after consultation with Chicester-Clark sends in the British Army to quell the disturbances as the eyes of the world turn towards Ireland. The Army will assume control of the RUC and B Specials under the command of Lt General Sir Ian Freeland. Cavan Red Cross appeal for assistance and support as the Cavan Unit is mobilized for action. Uneasy calm prevails in North as people are asked not to visit Northern Ireland unless absolutely necessary.
Crowds throng Breffni Park for the appearance of the Jimmy Magee All Stars in aid of Boy Scout’s Building Fund. Pictured are Jimmy Swarbrigg Times Showband Jimmy Magee RTE Sean Og O Ceallacain RTE Liam Campbell RTE Gerry O Byrne RTE Sean Reilly Manager of the Fairways Showband Dermot O Brien Frankie Byrne RTE Mike Murphy RTE Greg Hughes Manager of Times and Offaly senior footballer Connie Lynch Manager of the Royal Showband Dermot Kelly RTE and Michael Clerkin a native of Aughaloora Kilnaleck and Release Records.
Dolie Brady’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Ina Hickey with 35 ½
Death of Bridget Reilly Emmett Place at the age of 75 in Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan. She was extremely well known and very decent charitable woman. She is survived by her cousins neighbours and friends. There was a representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Aidan’s cemetery Butlersbridge.
Northern Ireland Relief Shop opened Red Cross at 40 Bridge Street to receive donations of clothes food and cash open from 3-5 and 7:30-9 pm each day.
Hugh Gough the very popular and industrious Secretary of Cavan Tourist Board has had 3,100 enquires to his shop and licensed premises in Church Street so far this year. While calls to the Tourist Office manned by Anne Cullivan and Margaret English are a new record of interest in Cavan and its attractions.
Cavan Gun Club is revived after nearly ten years out of existence. President Phil Reilly Imperial Hotel Chairman Onslow Bredin Vice Chairman Garda Eddie Kelly Secretary Oliver Reilly Treasurer Andy Gilchreest.
Mohill under 18 team hammer County Cavan Lawn Tennis Club in a challenge in Mohill county Leitrim. Ann Goodman beat Miss M McGowan 9-10 and Finian Maloney and Ann Goodman beat P Gannon and M McGowan 10-4.
Sean Graham bets Cavan at 6/4 on to defeat Offaly in Sunday’s All Ireland semi final at Croke Park with Terry Rogers betting 10/9 each and 8/1 for the draw.
Cavan Shamrocks defeat Bailieboro 10-5 in the semi final of the AUL Cup at Tierquin. Short stars such as Rick Graham and Noel Smith Cavan led by 5-0 at halftime. Frank O Keeffe in goal was great Martin Clarke Tommy Murray sound cover John Sheridan Johnny Lynch Jackie Murphy and Frank Lyons were involved in every dangerous movement leading to the ten goals. Up front Damien Johnston was man of the match with great support from Eamonn Cusack and Gerry Egan.
August 29th 1969 As James Callaghan British Home Secretary heads for Northern Ireland on a fact finding mission Jack Lynch puts forward a ‘federal solution’ where he says social and economic difficulties can be overcome with the right goodwill on each side.
An inquest at Cavan Surgical Hospital returns a verdict of accidental death on Army Corporal E Walsh aged 22 Ballyfermot Dublin and Military Police attached to Cavan Military Barracks following a road traffic accident where Corporal Walsh lost his life. Paddy Cusack Solicitor presided.
The very popular Brother Augustine who has been 15 years in Cavan during which time he was a prominent member of the Cathedral Choir and Choir Master of the De La Salle Choir is leaving Cavan for Manorhamilton. Brother Philip who has only been one year in Cavan is returning to Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth to continue his studies.
Death of Marona Foster Newsagent Market Square. Well known newsagent Marona came to Cavan over 30 years ago and carried on an extensive business from her small well located shop in the Market Square. Outstanding business person Marona opened early in the morning to cater for the customers coming from seven Mass in the Convent. Foster’s was a meeting place for clergy and GAA people and seldom was the shop or the adjoining kitchen empty. If you wanted the news national local or international you called to Foster’s. Marona was ably assisted by her sister Christina who died only a few years ago and her brother Ned who died only a year ago. Marona was a founding member of the Cavan Drama Festival and Booking Agent for the Festival since its inception back in 1946. She was a keen gaelic football fan and followed the fortunes of Cavan in Breffni Park and Croke Park being one of the few people to travel with the team to America to witness the All Ireland final win of Cavan over Kerry in the Polo Grounds New York. Outside of Foster’s Shop the main sporting photographs of the weekend were always on display and could be purchased as a souvenir. A woman of great stature and heart Marona was involved in many charities and organisations particularly those associated with the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. She was a native of Kill Cootehill and was one of Cavan’s most enduring and much loved characters. She is survived by two brothers Thomas and Andrew and one sister Honora. There was a capacity attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry. Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated.
Cavan and Offaly draw 1-9 to Offaly’s 0-2 in pulsating All Ireland Semi Final played before an attendance of 35,195 at Croke Park Dublin with Cavan fighting back from a half time deficit to almost clinch the game in the closing stages. The game was played in atrocious weather conditions with the leather ball becoming saturated and heavy as the game wore on. Gene Cusack put Cavan level with just three minutes left and both Ray Carolan and John Joe O Reilly had chances to win the game. The teams were locked on 1-4 to 0-7 at half time with Hughie McInerney scoring a great goal for Cavan just three minutes from the interval and both sides scored 5 points each in the second half. A day for strong men and Offaly had in Paddy McCormack the man of the match who not only stamped out the threat of Charlie Gallagher but his lengthy clearances set up the Offaly half forward line who scored freely from the McCormack supply. Offaly shaded the issue at centre field where the expected Cavan dominance of Ray Carolan and Hughie Newman never materialized. The replay will take place on Sunday September 14th 1969. Cavan Paddy Lyons Gabriel Kelly Brendan Donohoe Andy McCabe Pat Tinnelly Tom Lynch Enda McGowan Ray Carolan Hughie McInerney Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Hughie McInerney Gene Cusack Declan Coyle and Charlie Gallagher. Subs Oliver Brady for Declan Coyle Micheal Greenan for Charlie Gallagher and Charlie Gallagher for Hughie Newman.
September 5th 1969 The great Eilish Donohoe nee O Neill is pictured after she swept all in front of her at Virginia Agricultural Show. Eilish who is married to Tommy well known garage proprietor and angler won an incredible 11 first prizes 7 second places and 4 thirds and won the Handcrafts title at one of Ireland’s most prestigious shows for the third time in succession.
Death of Stanley Jackson at the age of 61 following a road traffic accident in London. Native of the ‘Pleasure House’ Killykeen where his mother the legendary Sarah Jackson was hostess in chief catering for hundreds of visitors in the summer months many of them camping out and natives of the town. Stanley emigrated to England about twenty years ago and was a brother of Maurice Jackson well known Garage proprietor and Vice Chairman of Cavan UDC who passed a vote of sympathy with the Jackson family at their monthly meeting in the Town Hall. He is survived by his wife Dolly six children all of whom are now married.
Cavan Badminton 1969 Chairman Norman Cinnamond Vice Chairman Father John O Donnell Secretary and Treasurer Stephanie Quinn Assistant Secretary David Small Captain Frank Glancey. Committee Peter Pollock Mrs Jimmy Smith Mrs Conaty Mrs McGrath. Ladie’s committee Maureen Crowe Mrs McGrath Mrs Philips Mrs Smith and Gertrude Scully. Practice in the Protestant Hall every Tuesday and Thursday.
Onslow Bredin well known building contractor is 3rd in the first Cavan Open Clay Pigeon Shoot in many years held on the lands of Paddy ‘Narrack’s ‘ Brady former Publican Dublin Road. Eamonn Donohoe son of Tommy and Eilish Donohoe Dublin Road is second in the Novice Competition while Willie Beattie of Drumard won the Open Competition with John Little figuring in the list of runners up.
September 12th 1969 Cavan UDC adapt new traffic control regulations for Cavan town which avoid the contentious issue of one way streets. Heavey fines will be imposed for illegal parking in the main thoroughfares.
John and Angela Clancy buy ‘The Derragarra Inn’ Butlersbridge from Mr and Mrs Harry O Connell BE Ballyhaise for £16,000. John Clancy is a native of Ballyconnell while his wife Angela is a native of Borrisokane County Tipperary. Both have been in the USA for a number of years and have a young family. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn and Company were Auctioneers.
Norman Cinnamond wins the Interprovincial Championship for Ulster with the only two fish caught on Lough Sheelin during the competition last Saturday. On a calm day with the water still Norman managed to land two brown trout weighing 2 lbs 6 ½ ozs to win the Scottish Bowl and guarantee his place on the Irish team for the Spring internationals. C Deasy Galway President of the Irish Angling Association presented the prizes at a gala dinner in Crover House Hotel on the shores of Lough Sheelin.
Father Pat Brady Saint Patrick’s College Cavan wins the Captain’s Seamus Fox’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with a score of 66 nett Louis Blessing was 2nd with 66 but an inferior back nine while Dennis Condon won the Best Nine Holes competition. Hubert Duffy won the gross with an impressive 71. 93 competitors from all over Ireland competed. Pictured are Dr Bertie Cullen President Maureen Cullen Ladies President Mary McCarthy Lady Captain Rev Father Pat Brady Captain winner Louis Blessing runner up Seamus Fox Rose Fox Dennis Condon best nine holes and Jack Brady Secretary County Cavan Golf Club.
Mullagh beat Cootehill 1-7 to 0-4 in the county Cavan Minor Final at Breffni Park before a large attendance who paid gate receipts of £60. Very high standard played in very windy conditions with Cootehill having the benefit in the first half and leading at the interval 0-4 to 0-1. Mullagh took over completely in the second half and should have won by even more with Cootehill failing to score.
Seamus Ryan President of the GAA announces that Central Council has decided in the interest of attendances at club fixtures all over Ireland not to allow RTE to carry a live broadcast of the Cavan V Offaly game. It is understood that edited highlights of the big game will be carried on the RTE network later on Sunday night.
Gertie Walsh wins Mrs Minnie McCarren’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club.. Una Smith’s Prize was won by Mrs Doctor Hayes.
Brendan Hutchinson 22 year old lead singer with the Navak Showband releases his first record with the band ‘Lightning Express’ . This is the third record which the very popular Cavan outfit managed by Willie ‘Boss’ McCormack have released.
“Weddings Church Singing Spots in Shows Contact Sean McManus Distance no object. Phone Cavan 280.
September 19th 1969 Cavan County Council to go ahead with 100 bed geriatric unit at Lisdarn as doubts are raised about the safety of Saint Phelim’s Hospital.
Hugh Gough is elected Chairman of the Tourism and Propaganda Committee of the European Angling Association in Kiev Germany. Hugh is Secretary of the Irish National Anglers Association as well as Cavan Tourist Association.
The five pence and ten pence are introduced to replace the shilling and two shilling piece as Ireland prepares for the introduction of Decimalization on the 15th February 1971.
Bishop Austin Quinn announces changes to Cavan Cathedral with the high altar being switched around so that the celebrant is facing the people and the Blessed Sacrament will be moved to the Holy Family Altar.
House to house collection in aid of the Cavan branch National Council for the Blind to continue servicing the blind of the county bringing home craft Braille typing and other skills per Home support officer Eileen Lynch 79 Church Street.
Jim Hearn Secretary of Cavan Bridge Club partners P McNeill Dublin to win the prestigious Guinness trophy at Ballybunnion.
Peter O Reilly Naas who is a native of Ballyhaise will give the lecture at the Honey Bee Association meeting in the Agricultural College Ballyhaise. He won first prize at the Honey Show for light and medium honey and was second and third in the Spencer Run Honey competition at the RDS Dublin.
Death of the very well known Rose Mary ‘Maisie’ Donohoe eldest daughter of the legendary James Donohoe College Street at the Surgical Hospital Cavan. She was a very well known ballroom dancer and won many prizes locally and nationally partnered by the equally elegant Frank Carroll. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Ladies Foursomes Golf at County Cavan Golf Club Mrs Farrelly Cavan and Mrs Nally Donabate 76. Goldie Fleming’s Prize 1st Muriel Doherty with 38 ½
Rock like defence ensures that Offaly beat Cavan 3-8 to 1-10 in the All Ireland semi final replay at Croke Park played in adverse weather conditions. After a very slow lethargic start Cavan fought back to make a game of it in the second half but Offaly were never led in the game. In the second half with Offaly on the defence Cavan shot for goals that were cleared by a vigilant solid Offaly defence with chance after chance for points being spurned by the Cavan forwards. Hughie Newman after a slow start had a man of the match performance and lorded it at midfield in the second half. He took a heavy knock early in the second half but the great hearted Ballyhaise giant went from strength to strength blotting out successive Offaly pairings. Offaly led by 2-5 to 0-5 at half time but a Gene Cusack goal early in the second half brought Cavan back into the game and from there to the end Offaly were on the ropes and hanging on courtesy of a solid defence in which Greg Hughes and Paddy McCormack were magnificent. Cavan Paddy Lyons Gabriel Kelly Brendan Donohoe Andy McCabe Pat Tinnelly Tom Lynch Enda McGowan Ray Carolan Hughie Newman Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Oliver Brady Gene Cusack Charlie Gallagher and Hughie McInerney. Subs Micheal Greenan for Oliver Brady John Dwyer for Micheal Greenan.
Gene Stuart the former press photographer from Omagh who has replaced Larry Cunningham as lead singer with the Might Avons Showband will make his first Cavan appearance at Laragh Carnival. on the 23rd of September 1969. He was chosen from 24 applicants for the job.
September 26th 1969 Death of one of Cavan’s truly great characters Joseph ‘Joey’ Fitzpatrick 75 College Street Cavan at Peamont Hospital after a long illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. Native of the town Joey was a travelling salesman specializing in clothes religious objects and general hardware. He was known for his honesty and integrity but was an expert exponent of the ‘Three Card Trick’ where large bets were laid to locate the Queen by then usually up Joey’s sleeve. He travelled to every Mission in the immediate vicinity where he set up a stall to sell religious goods of all shapes and descriptions. He attended all the fairs in the area selling anything from clothes to hacksaws and hammers. Joey invest part of his money in property in the town and usually kept the premises for a short time selling the strategic site on at a handsome profit. In recent years Joey trained a string fo top class greyhounds from his house and got local lads to exercise the dogs each day. As soon as the dog showed a bit of form Joey sold him on. He was a great man to lay and pay a bet and was an expert at pitch and toss. He enjoyed nothing better than a joust with Father Jimmy O Reilly Adm at poker following the weekly CYMS Whist Drive in the Hall each Sunday night. He was a veteran of World War 1 and has a certain mystique that nobody could crack more akin to the East End of London than Cavan. He is survived by his sons and daughters all abroad relatives and many friends. His neighbour Nan Brady was particularly kind and caring of Joe as his health began to fail. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery with Father PJ McManus officiating.
Cavan ICA are promoting another night of Ballet at Loreto College Cavan with music by Chopin Schubert and Grimond.
Irish Army who have been under canvas at Loreto Woods for a number of months have moved to winter headquarters in Connolly Barrack’s Longford. The field hospital in Cavan Military Barracks is still in operation as the troubles in Northern Ireland continue to simmer.
Cavan Bridge Club Presidents Surgeon Bertie and Maureen Cullen Secretary Jim Hearn Treasurer Jim Burke. Committee Kathleen Sullivan Surgeon PD Maloney Rev Father Thomas Woods Dermot Morgan Joan O Hanlon and Maureen McDonald. Representatives to Regional Council Surgeon PD Maloney and Dermot Morgan. N/S Gerry Hunt and Carmel McDonald E/W Surgeon Cullen and Jim Hearn.
Killeshandra retain their Under 16 football crown defeating Killinkere 5-4 to 1-2 in a featureless game played in atrocious weather conditions with strong winds and driving rain before a handful of hardy spectators.
October 3rd 1969 PD Lynch is appointed Manager of Smith-Brittan Garage Cavan. Son of Mr and Mrs Michael L Lynch Mountnuggent. He joined Massey Ferguson in 1950 and spent 20 years in sales and service. He was a member of the winning Killinkere 1956 Junior Champions and won two senior championship medals with Virginia Blues. He is married and has two sons.
All of the twenty houses at Fairview have been completed and allocated to tenants who are already moving into these state of the art dwellings. The members of Cavan Urban Council will pay a courtesy call on the tenants next Saturday week.
James McCabe former Cavan All Ireland footballer from Ballintemple resigns as CEO Sligo VEC to take up an appointment with UNESC in Paris. James was educated at Ballintemple NS Saint Patrick’s College UCD UCC and the University of Chicago.
Well attended mission for the women of the Parish closes and mission for men opens on Sunday night is being conducted by three Oblate missioners.
Father Pat Donohoe returns to the Missions in Korean and is presented with a wallet of notes by well wishers and friends and neighbours. He is eldest son of Johnny and Alice Donohoe Bridge Street.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Peggy Willock and Kay Henry E/W Mrs McMyler and Ann McEneaney.
Death of the very well known Catherine ‘Kate’ Brady Johnny Brady’s Drapery and Ulster Arms Cavan. One of Cavan’s leading business personalities she co founded with her husband John the well known business establishment of Johnny Brady and Company. He was a native of Gowna selling high class fashions for men and women as well as a shoe department managed by legendary Scoutmaster John Donohoe. She was a person of great personal charity and a wonderful wit and wisdom steering with her husband John a business into the premier position in Cavan- the Dunne’s Stores of its day. She had a great recall of the bygone days in Cavan and could recall the days of the gaslight railways and British Occupation Forces including the notorious Black and Tans. She never turned away any person from her door and was acutely aware even in relative wealth of the squalor and poverty that afflicted many in the town of Cavan including the notorious ‘Half Acre’. She is survived by her sons Tom Tony BDS Jack County Footwear and Frank ‘Ulster Arms’ her daughters Laura Phelan Dublin Moya Lyndsey Dublin. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Rev Des O Dowd officiated.
Kerry beat Offaly 0-10 to 0-7 in one of the lowest scoring finals in recent history. Dogged by a very poor day for football with gale force winds and squally heavy showers. Kerry had the key to victory in Din Joe Crowley who when switched to centre field counteracted the poor performance of Mick O Connell by turning in a man of the match performance. Playing with the strong gale Kerry led by 0-5 to 0-2 at half time and Offaly looked set to become All Ireland champions for the first time. With defeat facing them in the face came the man of the match and Kerry’s craft and experience carried them safely through.
October 10th 1969 September 1969 after a superb summer of continuous sunshine was the driest September on record with only 42% of normal rainfall falling at the Weather Station in Clones.
Maura McNally is the brilliant student from Loreto College who at only 16 ½ wins a University Grant on the strength of her outstanding leaving certificate results. Maura is a member of the local branch of CCE and a gifted accordionist. She is only daughter of Superintendent Jim McNally and Mrs Bridie McNally Cullies cemetery .
.Day of prayer for peace in Northern Ireland on October 17th 1969.
Former Garda Barracks in Ashes Street recently vacated by the Gadai is knocked to the ground by Paddy Elliott and Company Builders 57 Church Street Cavan.
Death of Nuala McMullin on Saturday last at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Raheny Dublin. She was eldest daughter of Joseph and Mrs McMullin former County Surgeon Cavan and had been living in Dublin for over fifteen years. She is survived by her three brothers and seven sisters including Airmid O Hanlon ‘Glenair’ Cathedral Road and Una Smith wife of Doctor FPE Smith Farnham Street.. The funeral took place on Monday to Dean’s Grange cemetery.
Complaints about the taste and texture of the water supply in Cavan town as the supply is switched from Behey Lake to Shantemon Lake. No instructions issued with regard to boiling same and no casualties are reported.
Cavan Barman’s Association Chairman Seamus Fay makes a presentation to Mr and Mrs Liam Cooke to mark their recent wedding and Leo Dowling who is leaving Cavan after distinguished service to Cavan Barmen’s Association.
Cavan Bridge N/S Evelyn O Connor and Anselem Lovett E//W Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey.
Death of the famous Pat McDonnell founder of the famous ‘Pat McDonnell Bakery’ 6 Main Street Cavan. Native of Bunnoe he was an outstanding Republican and took a leading part in the War of Independence. He later fought on the Republican side in the Civil War. Founder member of Cavan branch Clann Na Poblachta he represented the party for many years on Cavan Urban District Council where another staunch Republican Mary Brady was Chairman for many years. After a period spent in Northern Ireland serving his time to the Bakery business Pat set up his own Bakery in Cavan where his reputation for quality and freshness was unsurpassed winning many awards for the company. Soon he branched out and supplied bread to towns not only in Cavan but Longford Leitrim and Monaghan. He was the main supplier to all the institutions including Loreto College Saint Pat’s Saint Felim s Hospital Surgical Hospital Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn and many more where his delivery supply and quality could always be relied upon. Among his bakers was Billy Allen Joe Doherty Richard Cassidy and many more. Founder member of Cavan Chamber of Commerce he took a very active role in the development and welfare of his adapted town. He was Predececeased by his wife Helen and is survived by his sons Brendan Linus Patrick and John BDS daughters Ethna and Kitty. He was brother of Bunnoe and uncle of famous Cavan and Ulster footballer Jim McDonnell. The coffin was draped in the tricolor and a guard of honour was supplied by old colleagues from Cavan Old IRA. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid ‘s cemetery Killygarry.
Tom Lynch the Cavan and Mountnuggent star footballer is made a presentation on the occasion of his emigration to Canada by TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board at a social and presentation in the Park Hotel Virginia. Tom was a prominent playing member of the Cavan senior county team since 1959 and is the holder of four Ulster senior championship medals.
October 17th 1969 Mr and Mrs James McEntee College Street celebrate the 50th Anniversary of their wedding on October 18th 1919 in Saint Moore’s Church Paisley in Scotland. They are hale and hearty and have three sons four daughters and 22 grandchildren.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim and Mrs Hearn E/W Jim and Evelyn Beirne.
Fathers Maguire Weldon and Flanagan of the Oblate Fathers are giving the mission for women in the Parish which finishes on Sunday afternoon with the men’s mission commencing at 7:30 on Sunday night. Benediction was imparted by Father PJ McManus CC at the close of the women’s mission.
Death of Thomas Manning Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 54. Very hard working man he was extremely popular with al and was always available to help a colleague or neighbour in trouble. Lorry driver in McCarren’s factory he is survived by his wife Mary three daughters Maria USA Peggy and Kitty in Cavan father Thomas Owen Roe brother James and sister Bridget. Father Des O Dowd officiated at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Charles Haughey and three other men are cleared of charges to import arms illegally by the High Court in Dublin. Within hours of being acquitted in the arms conspiracy Charles Haughey challenged the Taoiseach and the leadership of Fianna Fail by declaring “Those responsible for the debacle have no option now but to take the honorable course open to them” Charles Haughey and the other three men acquitted with him Captain James Kelly a native of Bailieboro County Cavan John Kelly and Albert Luykx were cheered and applauded amidst scenes of wild jubilation in the foyer of the High Court in Dublin.
Death of Eileen Twoomey in Roscommon. She was wife of Garda Inspector Twoomey who served in Cavan for many years and she was extremely popular in the town participating in many of the Sodalities and organisations to aid the needy and poor in the community. She is survived by her husband sons and daughters . Best known in Cavan are Father Tom Twoomey Mill Hill Missionaries Cameroon and Dominic who was a leading member of Cavan Gaels senior and minor teams and had several outings with the Cavan senior team.
Harvest Thanksgiving in Presbyterian Church will be given by Re RA Fulton on Sunday at 11 am and 7 pm. Rev JC Lee will preach and Mrs Lee is the Soloist.
Winnie Nargi daughter of the late Joe and Mrs Smith the Courthouse Cavan is home on holiday with her brother Hughie sisters Eileen and Josie at Cavan Courthouse. She emigrated 40 years ago and was last home in 1958
Cavan Gaelic League 1969 Chairman Father Dan Gallogly Vice Chairman Mattie McDonagh Secretary Seamus De Faoite Treasurer Leo McGrath.
Church Gate Collection for Conquer Cancer raises a respectable £72-18-6 as the appeals for Biafra and Freedom From Hunger fade into the background.
Maura Smith tops the list at the very first Intermediate Exams in Cavan Vocational School with six honour and one pass. Others to figure prominently were Sandra Shields four honours and three passes Bridie McManus five honours and three passes Ann Morrow 4 honours and two passes Lilla Johnson four honours and four passes Sheila Maguire three honours and three passes Margaret McGowan thee honours and three passes Dympna Coyle two honours and five passes and Ann Rose Sexton six passes.
Jim Simpson ESSO and Saint Patrick’s Terrace Cavan is selected as the new lead singer with the Annalee’s Showband and has been practicing with the band each night for the last two weeks.
Kerry out to prove their All Ireland win against Offaly hammer Cavan 3-15 to 0-8 in the Ground’s Tournament Semi Final as Mayo and Offaly draw in the other semi final. Power packed display by Kerry swept a weakened Cavan team off its feet in the first half and content to rest on their laurels in the second half. Kerry led by 3-9 to 0-2 at half time with many Cavan supporters thankful that Cavan did not reach the All Ireland final on this display.
Gabriel Kelly long time servant of Cavan football and former Mayo minor star announces his retirement from inter county football after 10 years on the Cavan team. Gabriel won 4 Ulster senior medals and five Railway Cup medals during an illustrious career. He will assist Mick Higgins in the training of the County team where Mick will concentrate on the tactics and Gabriel will take charge of the physical preparation. Meanwhile Charlie Gallagher announces his retirement after an illustrious inter county career that last 14 years Charlie won four Ulster senior four Railway Cup medals and was leading scorer in the National League on several occasions. Charlie in his parting statement backs his old mentor Mick Higgins as Trainer of the county senior team and tells the Anglo Celt that Selectors should not have any say in the changing or positioning of the team once a game gets underway. Selectors should instead act as Scouts recommending talent to the Team Manager.
October 24th 1969 Death of the very popular Rose Ann Doherty Saint Brigid’s Terrace. She was what was termed ‘a blue baby’ and lived her life to the full despite the handicap. She was aged 47 and had been in hospital with heart and circulation problems for some time. She worked in several houses in the town and was expert in the rearing and caring of children. She was a great character and loved music dancing and yarns and could entertain all night. She had a smile and a lilt and was very popular and her company was very sought after. She was predeceased by her father Joe a native of Edgeworthstown and is survived by her mother five sisters Maureen Gaffney Swellan Bridie Brady Breffni Terrace Mrs J ?? Mrs K O Connor Dun Laoire Mrs Mary Joe Lally Saint Bridget’s and two brothers Mel Cavan and Sean in Doncaster. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Hugo Cafferty former Cavan Gael’s and Cavan Minor star is promoted by ESSO and moves to Dundalk as Manager. He sells his house on Farnham Road to Mr and Mrs M Morrissey Wolfe Tone Street for £4,800. Brian Murphy was again the Auctioneer and Tom Fitzpatrick TD had carriage of sale.
Cavan Boy Scouts join in the World Jamboree courtesy of Kevin Kilduff and George McClarey two leading ‘Ham Radio’ operators who called up Scouts from all over the world including Japan and USA to send greetings from Cavan to troops all over the globe.
Father PJ McManus Chairman and Vincent Walsh Treasurer continue their energetic promotion of the new Cavan Credit Union with a well attended meeting with the staff in Cavan Courthouse where they outlined the benefits of membership of the fledgling branch.
Cavan Bridge N/S Anselem Lovett and Evelyn O Connor E/W Mrs O Sullivan and Annie McEneaney tie with Mrs McMyler and Mrs McMenamin. There were eight tables in play.
Noel Smith well known star of Cavan Shamrocks and 31 Tullac Mongan is given a trial by Saint Patrick’s Athletic in their reserve game against Drogheda United at the Lourdes Stadium in Drogheda. He is son of Hugh and Kathleen Smith 31 Tullac Mongan.
October 31st 1969 Meeting with Minister for Health to consider new Health Board for Cavan Monaghan Louth and Meath with the administration centre to be decided by the new Board which will become operational in February 1971. All ambulances operating from the new Administration Centre will be equipped with the latest radio technology. It was confirmed by the Minister that the propose new hospital for the area will be built in Cavan or Monaghan town with the geographical location favoring Cavan. However the Minister himself is Erskine Childers TD a deputy for Monaghan. The situation is delicate in the extreme.
Cavan wins the premier prize and £100 in the Gaelic League sponsored ‘Glor Na Gael’ for populations in the 3,000-8,000 bracket.
Huge crowd in Cullies cemetery for the /Visitation with Fathers PJ McManus and PJ Gargan presiding and thanking the plot holders for tidying up the graves and leaving the cemetery looking so splendidly. The visitation of Killygarry cemetery takes place next Sunday.
Sympathy is extended to Mr Michael Reilly Ashe Street on the death of his brother J Reilly Mullinacross Kingscourt. Funeral took place on Monday to Saint Mary’s cemetery Kingscourt.
Samuel Beckett the Irish playwright has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature on hearing the news Samuel just grunted ‘catastrophe’ The writer of ‘Waiting for Godot’ is in Tunisia moving from hotel to hotel encased in anonymity and keeping his identify strictly confidential.
ESB are working around the clock to provide the new fluorescent lighting at Kilnavara and Swellan which will cost £114. Five further lights are being installed between the ‘Smyco Factory’ and the Urban boundary at Swellan at a further cost of £590.
The annual general meeting of Cavan CYMS is cancelled because of the death on Friday of James ‘Jimmy’ Finlay Farnham Street. Jimmy was a long time founding member of Cavan CYMS and served in several positions on the committee. The meeting is rescheduled for after the last Mass on Sunday next.
Death of the very popular highly respected and very well known James ‘Jimmy’ Finlay at the age of 57 on Friday. He was a member of the well known Finlay family hailing from Coolbawn Corlesmore and was an all round contractor in Cavan for many years. No job was too big and no job too small for Jimmy. He was an excellent tradesman and his work was always carried out to the highest specifications. Jimmy was not only Contractor but an outstanding plumber electrician brick layer and plasterer. He was very involved with Cavan Fire Brigade and only retired from the service a short time ago because of health problems. He was a leading member at the time of the tragic Saint Joseph’s Industrial School Fire in February 1943 and oversaw huge changes in preparation training and equipping fire brigades from that time. He was extremely enthusiastic and was always first out no matter what time of day or night the Brigade was called out. He features prominently in Danny O Hanlon’s book ‘Out of the Ashes’. He was a leading member of Cavan Saint Vincent De Paul and was known for his extreme generosity and generosity paying for many items of comfort for those well off out of his own pocket over many years. He was one of the leading stewards in the Cathedral and was courteous and very helpful in his directions to the general public. Founder member of Cavan CYMS he served on the committee in every capacity and no matter how busy Jimmy always made his presence felt taking a leading part in relocating the Club after its hasty move from the Presbytery in 1960, He was also a leading member of Cavan CBSI for many years and made his transport always available to bring the Troop to and from the annual camps in Enniscrone. Jimmy was a leading member of Cavan County Board for may years representing Cavan Slashers. He was involved in the purchase and extension of the pitch and facilities and in fact was charge hand in the work that resulted in Breffni Park re opening in May 1952 to be acclaimed as the best provincial pitch and facilities in provincial Ireland hosting the Ulster Final of 1952 when Cavan beat Monaghan on their way to winning the Anglo Celt and Sam Maguire Cups. Jimmy was also a leading referee and took charge of many of the big games in Breffni Park. He never let the game get too robust but was known for his application of the advantage rule.. Above all Jimmy Finlay was an outstanding Christian and practiced his religion in everything he did and said in his short life. He is survived by his wife Rose nee McGahern son Father Sean Brian Mighty Avons drummer Brother Simon USA Tony daughters Rosemary Cavan Margaret Cavan and brother Frank Finlay Coolbawn sisters Mrs D Shanaghy Dun Laoire Mrs M Shanaghy Corlesmore. There was an overflow attendance at the removal and funeral from The Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Potahee cemetery. Father PJ McManus officiated. The members of Cavan Fire Brigade formed a guard of honour with the coffin being borne by fire brigade tender to its place of rest.
Cavan Ladies Red Cross back in the news as they win the County Novice title with Bailieboro winning the men’s title in Saint Augustine’s Hall. Pictures are Maureen Barrett leader Eilish Donohoe TM Goldrick Area Director Patricia Tully T Shannon.
Goodbye Charlie as Charlie Gallagher retires from inter county football after a distinguished career of 14 years winning 4 Ulster Senior medals 1962 1964 1967 and 1969 Dr McKenna Railway Cup honours. He never graced an All Ireland final and Charlie’s greatest feats were in the Ulster Championship and National League where he was leading scorer for many years. He never appeared to play his best in Croke Parka and defences were usually too well marshalled to allow the Cootehill wizard much scope to shine. In a parting salvo Charlie calls on the Cavan County Board to give full powers to the County Team Manager and only employ Selectors as scouts or talent spotters having no function once the game got underway.
Butlersbridge score a well merited 1-11 to 0-12 win over Killeshandra to qualify for the final of the County Junior Championship where they will play Kill or Cootehill. Killeshandra led by 0-6 to 0-4 at half time. The Bridge forward line capitalized on their limited possession while only the brilliant Mark Goldrick and Tommy Galligan poses a real threat in the Killeshandra full forward line. Butlersbridge Niall Sheridan Sean Brogan Ray Dunne Francie Reilly John McGerty Frank Rorke Mickey O Reilly Oliver Leddy Martin Fitzpatrick Jimmy Browne Johnny Cusack Tommy Smyth Philip Dunne Eamonn O Reilly and Brendan Sheridan. Sub Con Smith for John McGerty.
Larry Cunningham is due to play his first date in Cavan on December 30th 1969 with his new band the ‘Country Blue Boys’ only problem is that ‘Joe Dolan and the Drifters’ are due to play the Sport’s Centre in Cavan on exactly the same night. Something will have to give!
November 7th 1969 New girl’s school at the Poor Clare Convent situated at Townspark is complete at a cost of £120,000. The contractor was T Ledwith Templemichael Longford and the Architect was Phil Cullivan of Gaffney/ Cullivan in Cavan. The girls and teachers moved into their new school on Monday the 17th November 1969. The official blessing and opening will take place at a later date.
Pictured is Eileen Cassells a first cousin of Teddy Sean and Seamus McCormack who is hitting the high spots on BBC 1 and has just returned from a record breaking tour of Poland where she represented Britain in the Warsaw Song Contest. The 22 year old beauty is daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Cassells Finchley London formerly from Behey Stradone.
Happy Wanderer Francis Kendall Husband calls to the Anglo Celt on his way through Cavan to Leitrim. Over the last 15 months he has walked 2,500 miles through 21 counties in Ireland. He is known as the ‘Pilgrim Bard’
Wash out of outdoor visitation in Killygarry as the unusually small crowd are ushered into the Church for prayers and benediction due to the very inclement weather and clash with Derry and Cavan in Breffni Park crucial National League game. Fathers Des O Dowd ABC McGrath and PJ Gargan Adm officiated.
Cavan CYMS 1969 Chairman Jim Mooney Vice Chairman Jimmy McCormack and Paddy O’ Reilly Secretary Mickey Breslin Assistant Secretary Edward Smith Joint Treasurers Michael Coyle and Bernard Sharkey Spiritual Director Father Des O Dowd. Committee Tommy McKiernan Eamonn McCormack Peter Donohoe Thomas Smith Bernard Cafferty Gerry Higgins Martin Jermyn.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce decide to introduce a five day working week in Cavan with the old half day Thursday now a full opening day. Shops will close at 10 pm on Saturday night and reopen at 9 on Tuesday morning.
Cavan draw with Derry 1-6 to Derry’s 0-9 in a downpour in wet and mucky Breffni Park . Cavan equalized with the last kick of the game after Gene Cusack was upended by Henry Diamond with Cusack sending over the leveling point. Eamonn Gaffney uses the occasion to illustrate the deplorable way the Press have been treated in Breffni Park and at the other Cavan centres throughout the years when he tells readers that he had to stay out in the deplorable conditions taking notes of the game while three journalists from Dublin were escorted to covered accommodation and supplied with plush seating in the Broadcasting Box. This controversary was to rumble on for months resulting in Cavan County Board supplying much better facilities and courtesy to the local press.
Celebrations to mark the 75th Anniversary of Cavan Golf Club founded in 1894 reach a climax with a dinner and social in the Club House where the new display board includes the names and years of each of the 74 captains of County Cavan Golf Club. The new Display Board will be unveiled by Dr Bertie Cullen the last Captain in Killynebber 1920 and the first in Drumelis in 1921 who is presently President of County Cavan Golf Club. Thirty three of the past captains will be in attendance and the present Captain Seamus Fox will be on hand to make the introductions and introduce the distinguished guests.
Mickey Breslin wins the premier billiards tournament at Cavan CYMS with Bernard Sharkey Runner UP.
November 14th 1969 Having received approval from the Department of the Environment Cavan Urban District Council approve a change to the Bye Law passed in 1923 transferring the Horse Fair from Farnham Street to the Fairgreen with permission still in existence to show the prospective stock of horses etc on the previous Monday evening. The Fair to take place on the second Tuesday of each month.
After a glorious summer Cavan experiences the driest autumn in living memory with only 1.93 inches of rain recorded at the weather station at Kevitt Castle Crossdoney in August 1.03 in September 2.14 in October on 39 rainy days.
Mel Doherty moves to Coleman Road to more spacious premises opposite the new Scout Den. “Double Shield Stamps. Specialists in panel beating spray painting sign writing grease n oil wash and polish time for anti freeze and check those batteries. Same friendly efficient service guaranteed Phone Mel at 269”
Mr Robb brother of Mrs Jack Symms on visit to Mrs Daniels Drumard House and her niece Mrs Tubman Drumard House Ricehill Cavan died suddenly on Thursday. He was later cremated in Belfast.
Vincent Walsh Treasurer of Cavan’s new fledgling Credit Union announces that the membership of Cavan Credit Union has shot up to 280 members with loans of £6.500 advanced. Delegation from Armagh travelling to a meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall to examine the success story with a view to setting up a similar enterprise in Armagh city.
Kathleen Hamilton Rivory Butlersbridge sells her residential farm for £2,300. J C Brady Staghall was the Auctioneer and Kevin Smith Solicitor Dublin had carriage of sale.
Hilda Storey from the Royal School is the overall winner of the Schools Irish Debating competition sponsored by the Gaelic League Cavan. The MC was Seamus White Father Dan Gallogly and Matt McDonagh MA were the adjudicators. Saint Clare’s will take on Saint Patrick’s College and The Royal School will take on Loreto College in the semi finals.
“Sean McManus will spins the discs at the monster disc a go go in Saint Joseph’s Hall Ballyjamesduff with the Percy French Trio supplying the interval music”
Cavan Shamrocks will play Swilly Rovers in the third round of the FAI Junior Cup at Tierquin next Sunday. Cavan beat Belturbet 6-1 in the previous round but last Sunday’s AUL game against Cootehill at Tierquin had to be canceled when the visitors could only field eight players.
N/S PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter at Cavan Bridge Club Mitchell pairs.
Cootehill will play Butlersbridge in the Junior Championship final after Cootehill beat neighbours Kill 3-8 to 0-4 in the Cavan Junior championship semi final at Breffni Park.
November 21st 1969 Jimmy Coyle retires from working as a Road Mender on the roads around Cavan town with Cavan County Council. He was well know in his horse drawn cart particularly during winter months when he spread salt and grit on the roads and filling in pot holes as they occurred. He is a native of Larigan Carrickaboy and his first job was in the Council Yard where he was in charge of feeding turf to the first steam rollers.
The Department of Local Government announce that the Minister Kevin Boland has allocated a paltry £30,000 as the total Budget for 1969.
Players Number 6 Filter Cigarettes only 4/3 for a packet of twenty.
Death of Margaret ‘Peggy’ Meehan Military Row after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude. She was a member of the very well known Dowd family from Latt and was extremely popular being a Christian in all her dealings with others. She was noted for her charm and hospitality particularly to those in the community less well off. She is survived by her husband James ‘Jimmy’ Funeral Undertaker with Bernard Flood’s daughters Ann and Geraldine brothers Phil Benny and Jim in Dublin and Terry in Sligo three sisters Kathleen Carroll Highfield Road Mrs M Brady and Mrs P Johnston Toronto. Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Donal Crotty BA is conferred with his H Dip Honours in Education at Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth. He is son of Mr and Mrs John Crotty Cashel Ballinagh. Donal was recently appointed to the teaching staff of Cavan Technical School.
Rev Terence P Cunningham Professor of Moral Theology at Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth and a native of upper Lavey will lecture on ‘Cavan Town 1838’ at the Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne meeting in the Farnham Hotel next week.
Anne Smith Saint Clare’s Secondary School Cavan is the winner of the Intermediate regional debating competition sponsored by Gael Linn at the Comprehensive School Cootehill. The Convent of Mercy Castleblayney were the team winners.
Crosserlough in search of their fourth successive county senior championship title take on Saint Joseph’s Arva/Killeshandra in Sunday’s late late county senior championship final taking place in November because of Cavan’s prolonged championship run.
PJ Leddy Ballinamore and now East Tennessee State University wins his third successive race on the College’s circuit in the USA setting a record and personal best in his latest triumph. He is being hailed as a future All American University Champion.
Swilly Rovers easily beat Cavan Shamrock’s 6-1 in the third round of the FAI Junior Cup at Tierquin. Great display by a younger much lighter and less fit Cavan side leading one nil at half time through a wonderful goal After 5 minutes Dickey Smith making his comeback with the Shamrocks passed on to Eamonn Cusack who sped through the Swilly defence only to find Jackie Murphy who sent a bullet of a shot to the Swilly net prompting a mini invasion of the pitch as the huge crowd joined with the players in celebration. Swilly were constantly on the attack but try as they might with beautiful ground football they just could not penetrate the Cavan defence and the interval was reached with the Shamrock’s still a goal to the good against their illustrious opponents. The second half was all Swilly Rovers and the out of shape Cavan defence were just no match for the stronger and much fitter Swill side who cruised into the fourth round on a score of 6-1. Martin Clarke Johnny Lynch Dickey Smith John O Neill Eamonn McGovern Eamonn Cusack Noel Smith Gerry Egan and goal scorer Jackie Murphy all tried hard but once the energy ran out there was just one side in it and after the game Swilly Rovers were installed as favourites to win the competition outright once again.
Hughie Maguire a native of Doogra Killeshandra and his life time colleague and friend Frank Farrell Colmcille county Longford open their super new shoe and repair shop ‘Cavan Footwear’ at the corner of Bridge Street and Abbey Street. Both men have worked as shoemakers all their lives and worked together in Mulligan’s Shoe Repair Shop opposite the Surgical Hospital. up to the time it closed 12 years ago They can sole and heel those shoes in just twenty minutes!
November 28th 1969 Peter Paul Brady now 78 years young retires after twenty years President of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland. He is a native of Town Hall Street and the organisation was initiated by his neighbour and good friend JP Neary who was also blind and former Butchers in Town Hall Street Cavan. Peter encouraged the compilation of a Braille Library and other aids for the blind during his long term at the helm. He took a paternal interest in the welfare not only of the members but the employees of NCBI and was always interested in their personal stories. During Peter’s time as President the radio played a huge part in bringing the news to the blind and Home Assistance Officers were employed by Association resulting in a better quality of life for the blind in their own homes. In his graceful and dignified retirement from the Presidency Peter is resident with his daughter Vera Sherlock in Kingscourt. He is pictured with his daughter Vera son in law Victor former Cavan All Ireland footballer grandson Brian 9 and grand daughter Linda 15. Peter was a long time member of Cavan Urban District Council. He plans to make his annual holiday trip to John McCaffrey’s again next year and will stay with John at his home at 1 Tullac Mongan for one month fishing the Lough Erne waterway and renewing friendships with all his many friends in Cavan town. Peter has two brothers Phelim and engineer with London County Council Johnny who owns a licensed premises in London and is President of London Irish RFC three sisters Annie supervisor Cavan Telephone Exchange Kathy a music teacher in Town Hall Street and Nora Brady Ballyjamesduff. The family were proprietors of ‘The Olde Globe Hotel’ in the centre of Cavan where Dunne’s Stores are situated to day 2013.
Arising out of a fatal car accident on Peadar Cox 19 apprentice mechanic in Tractamotors is charged with dangerous driving of a motor car at Ballinagh county Cavan causing the death of Patrick Reilly aged 19 Dernacross and Bernard Fitzpatrick aged 16 Reavey Cornafean. He was fined £10 and suspended from driving for 6 months at Cavan Circuit Court.
The Cavan Association in Dublin announce their winners for 1969 which includes Hugh Gough in the Cultural section Gene Cusack in the sporting category and the retiring Charlie Gallagher in the special section. The awards will be presented at a gala dinner in the Clare Manor Hotel Malahide Road Dublin on Alterations to the main altar in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim mean that Mass is being celebrated on the Holy Family side altar with John Cullen and Company Haddington Road Dublin making alterations to the main altar so that the priest will now face the congregation.
Cavan Christmas Tree 1969 Chairman Willie Scott Secretary Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Place and Treasurer Betty Breslin Coleman Road.
Nominations for Zone A are announced at the meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall to elect a new Parish Council with Father PJ Gargan Adm presiding. Kathleen Maguire Church Street Connie McEntee Church Street Frank Goodman Drumalee Terry O Reilly Drumalee Joe Young Drumcrave Brian Coleman Drumalee Phil Lee Wesley Street . In contrast the meeting to elect nominees for Zone 4 was postponed due to a very poor attendance.
The Royal School defeat Saint Patrick’s College in the semi final of the inter school Irish debating competition held in the Concert Hall of the Poor Clare Convent. Niall Huston Royal School was the individual winner while the adjudicators were Brain O Mordha MA Father Dan Gallogly and Matt McDonagh Inspector of Schools. Seamus De Faoite was Fear an Tigh.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Joan O Hanlon and Peggy Willock E/W Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard.
Death of James Clarke Cortubber well known local farmer after an illness of over 12 months at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.
Crosserlough win their fourth senior championship in a row as they outclass Saint Joseph’s an amalgamation of Arva and Killeshandra 1-9 to 0-4 in a well attended senior final at cold and windy Breffni Park. Gate receipts were £277. Saint Joseph’s played with the wind in the first half and led the champions 0-4 to 0-2 at the interval but Crosserlough showed their class in the second half while playing with the strong wind and after substitute PV McCabe sent a rocket to the Saint Joseph’s net there was only going to be one winner. Crosserlough took their chances while the otherwise impressive challenger’s spurned their opportunities particularly in the first half. The Doctor Plunkett Cup was presented to Crosserlough captain Dennis King after the game.
Eddie Leddy the unbeaten Ballinamore US University champion home on holidays from Tennessee State University wins the prestigious Hollymount 5 ½ mile road championship from Irish junior 10,000 meters Frank Greally Ballyhaunis and the Connaught champion Tom Madden Derrydonnell. Moore Athletic club won the team championship.
Cavan Motor Club host their fifth gala dinner dance at which the awards were presented in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are J Cathcart Derek Morris Secretary Brian Nerney Secretary Midland Motor Club J Walsh Oldcastle Chairman Cavan Motor Club C Irwin Castlederg T McNally Lisbellaw Willie McCormack Cavan Vincent Lesley Castlederg P Cahill Ballyjamesduff P Speer Armagh C O Reilly Ballyjamesduff and J Breah Dublin. Over 120 guests were in attendance.
December 5th 1969 Very Rev Patrick Mulligan PP VG Carrickmacross is appointed by Pope Paul VI as the new Bishop of Clogher to rake over from Doctor Eugene O Callaghan who has retired due to old age. He is aged 57 and native of Lisbellaw county Fermanagh. He was ordained on June 20th 1937 at Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth.
John P McKiernan County Council Corlesmore is congratulated by the members of Cavan Committee of Agriculture on his promotion to the Committee of the General Council of Agriculture in Ireland. He is a very well known farmer and Fianna Fail member of Cavan County Council.
Judge PN Ryan awards William ‘Billy’ Loughnane 33 Tullac Mongan £600 and costs in his claim for damages at Cavan Circuit Court against Michael Smith Oakvale Self Drive Car operator Farnham Road arising out of a collision at Drung on May 4th 1967 when Michael Smith’s car crashed into Billy’s vehicle causing extensive bruising to the left shoulder and chest. Mr Smith’s car somersaulted on impact and came to rest along the ditch. Paddy Lindsay SC instructed by George Maloney was for Billy Loughnane and TJ Fitzpatrick appeared for Michael Smith.
Announcement at all Masses on Sunday that a new pension scheme for priests is being introduced which calls for an initial funding by the parishioners and regular payments into the fund by the clergy.
Meeting in Saint Augustine/s Hall on all interested parties on the 10th December 1969 to consider the implications of the proposed new school at Cootehill for moderately handicapped children.
Birth of Mary Elizabeth Weir weighing 6 lbs and 11 ozs daughter of Alex and Bridie Weir 4 Fairview first child to be born in new estate. The Weir’s only moved in at the end of October 1969. Alex is son of ?? Weir and Baby McCaffrey 9 Jubilee Terrace Cavan. Bridie is daughter of Mr and Mrs Joey Murray 26 Tullac Mongan. At a meeting of Cavan Urban Council Joe McGovern proposed that the new estate be called ‘Fairview’ with Paddy Conaty seconding.
Mary Breslin and family widow of the late Andy Breslin Main Street buys the bungalow of KV Marron at Drumelis Cavan for £7,600 with Tom Fitzpatrick having carriage and Murphy Quinn Auctioneer.
Dermot Smith Earlsvale Road buys the premises of Charles Clarke Accountant at 80 Upper Main Street for a reasonable sum of £4,000. Brian Murphy was Auctioneer and it was learnt that Dermot who is very well known in music circles will open his new Domestic Appliance Centre on the premises before Christmas 1969.
Climax to a great season of debating in Irish under the auspices of the very active Cavan Gaelic League will take place when The Royal School take on Saint Patrick’s College in the final at Saint Clare’s Convent Concert Hall. Rev Brother John FRSC will adjudicate while a concert in Irish will follow with acts from Loreto Poor Clare’s Saint Pat’s and the Royal with Seamus De Faoite Fear an Tigh.
Over 500 blood donations at the Mobile Unit of National Blood Transfusion Unit in the Protestant Hall. Gold pelicans were awarded to Willie Finnegan Tierquin John A Smith Ballyhaise Patrick Smith Leiter Poles Dessie O Reilly Stradone Sean Moriarity NT Ballinagh Norman Lowry Ballinagh and John Lee Edergole Lisboduff
Father Dermot McCarthy a naïve of Ballinamore and just back from filming with the Radharc team for RTE in Borneo will lecture at the next meeting of Cavan Photographic Club in the Farnham Hotel.
Olive Millar wife of Rev George Millar BA The Rectory is the lucky winner of the star prize at the annual parochial sale of work in the Town Hall where all stands reported record takings.
Michael Leddy appeals for voluntary adult help to paint the inside of the new Scout De at Coleman Road which is ongoing at the moment. Michael expects with the proper response the job could be completed early in the New Year.
Butlersbridge and Cootehill will clash in Sunday’s Junior Championship final which the Bridge have won on only one occasion in 1963 while Cootehill powered by Mickey Duffy former Monaghan great Charlie Gallagher and Brain Sherlock have won twice in 1952 and 1960.
Drumalee defeat Arva 1-9 to 1-6 to win the Intermediate Championship final at well attended but bitterly cold Breffni Park. Fines sporting thrilling games with fortunes flowing both ways but in the end the laurels rest where they belong. Arva very much on top in the first half with the strong wind in their back turned over only a point ahead of the Cavan town team and lost their chance of the title as this young skilled combination of players took over on the slippery surface. As in many other battles it was that fine loyal Drumalee man Frankie Walsh who scored the vital goal albeit of the soft variety when he lobbed in a ball from fully 40 yards and the ball eluded backs and forwards to end up in the Arva net just five minutes into the second half. Drumalee were ahead for the first time in the match and despite Arva’s best efforts they never looked like being overhauled. Arva hit the post twice in the closing stages but Drumalee were worthy champions and qualified to play in the senior grade next season. This is only Drumalee’s second ever title winning the Junior League in 1964. Drumalee particularly with the plentiful supply in the second half were outstanding in attack where Frankie Walsh was the star at centre half forward while the other veteran Donie Fay was always dangerous and threatening to the Arva defence. Micheal Greenan and Fergus McCauley opened up the Arva defence with some great movements. The burly Dennis O Keefe and Thomas McCauley were always in the thick of the action. At centre field Joey O Keefe was always trying hard but his partner Andy Monson did not produce his usual form. Paddy :Lyons had a fine game in goal his long kick outs being a feature and he saved his side twice in the closing stages with two magnificent full length saves. Joey Browne at full back and Seamus Fay and Oliver Reilly on the flanks were impregnable and gave Drumalee a spring board at the back while the half back line of Tommy and Michael Smith on the flanks and Tommy McCauley at centre half cut out any early threats from Arva and acted as a springboard for many of the Drumalee assaults in the second half. Michael Cully John Joe Brady and Tommy Brady were best in defence for Arva while Joe Flaherty and Seamus Sorahan ruled the roost at midfield. In attack only P Nelson and Sean White looked capable of penetrating the Drumalee defence. Arva led at the interval by 1-1 to Drumalee’s 0-3. Points from Tommy McCauley and Donie Fay put Drumalee into the lead then came the decisive goal from Frankie Walsh to put the town side 0-4 ahead. Later after Arva shot points from P Nelson Tony Flaherty sub and P Fox Micheal Greenan replied with two points from frees and Tommy McCauley also had another point before the great Donie Fay had the ball in the net but the goal was disallowed for a square ball. Referee Alo Donohoe from Oldcastle. Drumalee Paddy Lyons Oliver Reilly Joe Browne Seamus Fay Captain Tommy Smith Seamus McCauley Michael Smith Joe O Keefe Andy Monson Micheal Greenan Frank Walsh Fergus McCauley Tommy McCauley Dennis O Keefe and Donie Fay.
Jim Lindsey springs the surprise of the season by defeating hot favourite Frank Glancy in the semi final of the Cavan Badminton Championship in the Protestant Hall. Jim will now play brother Mervyn or Val Cassidy Belturbet in the decider.
“Diocese of Kilmore official pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop Austin Quinn. Pilgrim fare 41 guineas ex Dublin. Invalid fare £42 ex Dublin . Shamrock Travel 32 Eden Quay beside Liberty Hall Dublin Phone 01-48559. Invalid booking Father PJ McManus The Presbytery. Places limited.
December 12th 1969 Mrs E Daniels ‘Drumard House’ Ricehill organist at Cavan Parish Church is made a presentation of a handbag of notes by Archdeacon H W Shire and Rev George Millar BA the Rectory Cavan to mark 50 years of distinguished service as organist in Cavan Parish Church at a function in the Protestant Hall. At the age of 14 Mrs Daniels was chief organist in Killeshandra and later moved to Kilmore in 1922 and from there as permanent organist in Cavan Parish Church.
Bishop Austin Quinn in the year of ‘Itinerant Settlement’ called by the Irish Hierarchy is photographed at the very enjoyable social in Poor Clare’s where many Itinerant families were present or represented at the concert and social organised by the Girl’s Club Cavan. A similar function will be held this Sunday in Loreto Covent Cavan.
Pictured at the lecture give by Doctor Terence Cunningham lecturer in Moral Theology Maynooth College are Father Frank McKiernan Principal Ballinamore and Editor of the Bhreifne Journal Father Cunningham Breege Sheridan Treasurer and Cavan County Librarian Dr FPE Smith Chairman Liam Kelly Vice Chairman and Father Augustine Leydon Secretary Cumainn Seanchas an Cabhan. Dr Cunningham’s lecture ‘Cavan Town 1838’ will be published in full in the Anglo Celt at a later date.
George Donohoe Farnham Hotel Phone (15 and 138 two lines) and a native of Ballyconnell joins forces with his fellow county men John Clancy who has purchased the ‘Derragarra Inn’ Butlersbridge (Phone Butlersbridge 603) and Joe Good who is the proprietor of the ‘Abbey Bar’ (Phone Cavan 346) all expert caterers who have returned to their native counties in the last year send Christmas greetings to all their friends and customers at home and abroad.
Dermot Smith opens his super new ‘Domestic Appliance Centre’. at 80 Main Street (Harvest) Phone Cavan 475 where you are assured of first class service and good value in domestic appliance radios record players and televisions.
Death of Dermot Donlon Marian Row Ballinagh at the age of 37. Member of the famous Donlon family from Swellan who are closely identified with the Railway Station in Cavan. He was son of Paddy and Mrs Donlon retired CIE Swellan Cavan. For many years Dermot worked in Fegans before emigrating some years ago but returned only a few years ago and was recently once again working in Fegan’s as a coal delivery man. He took ill quite recently and died after a short illness in Lisdarn Hospital. He is survived by his parents in Swellan wife Bridie one daughter Geraldine six brothers John Brendan in Manchester Seamus in Mullingar Peter in Dublin Michael Ballyjamesduff and Brian in Swellan Cavan three sisters Mrs J Heaney Lurgan Armagh Mrs Michael Hyland in London and Phyllis in Belfast. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral where Father PJ McManus officiated. Father Michael Gilbride Ballinagh recited the prayers for the dead in Cullies cemetery.
“My shop at 2 College Street opens every Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays selling best quality second hand clothing” Gerard Farrell Butlersbridge.
Mr Middlebrook from Boston in Lincolnshire wants to hear from Anglo Celt readers who took part in the ‘First Day of the Battle of the Somme’ July 1st 1916-he is presently compiling a book. Many Cavan men were among the advance party of Irish Fusiliers who fought on that day.
Crosserlough are red hot favourites to win their first Ulster Club Championship against the dark horses Bryansford Down in the Ulster Club final at Casement Park Belfast on Sunday next. They have been knocked out by eventual champions Saint Joseph’s Ballyshannon/Bundoran in the last two years but were very impressive in defeating Saint Eunan’s of Letterkenny in the semi final .Bryansford have no stars on the present Down team and are somewhat of an enigma emerging to win their first Down senior championship since 1957. The Newcastle based club provided a big shock in beating Burren in the Down senior final and were equally impressive in beating Clann Na Gael Armagh in the Ulster semi final. With their greater experience and physique Crosserlough are given a confident vote of winning their first every Ulster senior title. Controversary erupts over the choice of venue with Crosserlough claiming that Casement Park in the depths of winter was effectively a home venue for Bryansford. Despite the row the game goes ahead in Belfast.
Cavan CYMS white wash Arva Youths in snooker clash in Arva with Edward Smith beating Sean Curran Michael Breslin beating Eamonn Murray Sean McManus beat Eamonn McEntee Paddy O Reilly beat Martin McGurk and Martin Jermyn beat Con Bouchier.
Jim Lyndsey Kilmore causes big upset in Cavan Badminton semi final when he beats the favourite Frank Glancy in a thrilling encounter in the Protestant Hall. Subsequently he played Val Cassidy Killeshandra in the final after the latter had beaten Jim’s brother Mervyn in the semi final. Jim won a thrilling final and was presented with the ‘Hire Purchase Company of Ireland’ trophy by former Cavan and Ulster footballer Gabriel Kelly. In the same tournament Mrs T Smith and Mrs Gordon beat Mrs Turkington and Mrs Armstrong Kilmore Junior mixed doubles Jim Lindsey and Mrs Turkington beat Jim and Lucy Hayes Killeshandra Junior doubles Jim Hayes and Rory Toal Killeshandra beat J Bulsham and E Laurence Mohill Ladies Doubles Ann O Grady and Sheila Cosgrove beat Maureen Crowe and Mrs E Ellis Cavan Minor mixed Jim Browne and D Clarke Kilmore beat B Reilly and Mrs Bredin Killeshandra. The winner of the raffle for a valuable Christmas Hamper was Mrs Rose Lee Farnham Road.
Cootehill decisively beat a gallant Butlersbridge 0-10 to 1-4 in the County Junior Final at cold and windy Breffni Park before a good sized attendance. Cootehill young hungry team with eight of the present Cavan County minor team in the panel and the experience of Charlie Gallagher and Brian Sherlock were never led and despite the advantage of second half fresh wind in their back their challenge eventually petered out. Cootehill led by 0-6 to 1-2 at half time with the goal coming from tear away full forward Tom Sheridan. Every time Sheridan touched the ball there was an air of expectancy and his energetic play brought round of applause culminating with his great goal coming up to half time. Ollie Leddy equalized just after the break and most of the crowd thought that the Bridge would kick on to victory from this point but then tragedy struck as Tom Sheridan had to be carried off injured to be replaced by out of shape Con Smith whose role was purely pedestrian . Despite gallant efforts from the Bridge their attempts at scoring were feeble and B McCabe shot Cootehill points on 45 and 51 minutes and despite further pressure from the Bridge Charlie Gallagher shot the last point of the game on the stroke of full time. Butlersbridge Niall Sheridan Sean Brogan Ray Dunne T Reilly John McGerty F Rourke Mickey O Reilly Ollie Leddy Martin Fitzpatrick Eamonn Reilly Johnny Cusack Tommy Smyth Jimmy Browne Tom Sheridan (Captain) and Philip Dunne. Sub Con Smith for Tom Sheridan Referee P Masterson Cornafean. H L Smyth presented the Junior Championship trophy to Cootehill captain Brian Sherlock with Tom Sheridan the Bridge Captain first to offer his congratulations.
“Beat the Breathalyzer at McGinnity’s new Off Sales Department. Telephone Orders delivered promptly from out specially air conditioned Bar and Lounge. Enjoy chilled beer and iced spirits Phone Cavan 90”
December 19th 1969 Cavan’s Royal School are the winners of the Cavan secondary school’s debating final beating Saint Patrick’s College Cavan in the final at the Convent Concert Hall Poor Clare Convent/ The competition was sponsored by Cavan branch Gael Linn with Father Dan Gallogly Chairman presiding. Royal School Niall Harkin Captain Hilda Storey and Arthur Bright. Michael Smith Saint Patrick’s College won the individual award. Matt McDonagh MA Audrey De Vere were adjudicators with Father Dan Gallogly Chairman Cavan Gaelic League presiding. Enjoyable concert followed with contributions from Loreto Poor Clare’s Saint Patrick’s College and Royal School.
Tommy McEvoy son of Mr and Mrs Edward McEvoy College Street qualifies as a Male Staff Mental Health Nurse in Long Grove Hospital Surrey.
Death of Tom Brady at the age of 78 former
Manager of The Hibernian Bank in Mullingar at the Mater Private Hospital Eccles
Street Dublin. After his retirement he moved to Bettystown to retire. He was son
of the late Bernard and Mrs Brady ‘The Old Globe Hotel’ now the Ulster Arms Main
Street. He left Cavan at 15 and was employed in the Hibernian Bank in
Letterkenny. On the outbreak of World War One he enlisted and was Unit Paymaster
in the British Navy. He is survived by his wife Margaret son
Bernard Watford London three daughters Mrs M Keane Westmeath Mrs Zelazny Canada
and Mrs M Bailie Australia. He was brother of Paddy Cullies Peter Paul
Kingscourt Bernard Dublin Tony Philip BE and Johnny London Kathy Annie Town Hall
Street and Nora Ballyjamesduff. Funeral from Myvone Church with interment in
Forgney cemetery.
Death of one of Northern Ireland’s most prominent businessmen Michael J McGovern Monaghan Street Newry at the age of 93. He was father of Ina Hickey Church Street.
Cavan Bridge Club make a presentation to Jim Mansfield retired County Engineer on his departure reside in Dublin. Maura Cullen wife of Bertie President of the Club made the presentation to one of the most outstanding members the club has ever had. Native of Tipperary he is a founder member and former Captain and Secretary of Cavan Bridge Club.
Sean Walsh Tommy Gray Ken Simpson Tommy O Donnell Robert Gray Paddy Lyons Clyde Jenkins Noel Fay are among the definite starters to plunge in Swellan Lake this Christmas morning at 11:30.
Only fair prices at Cavan Turkey Market with cocks making a modest 2/3- 2/6 per lb hens 3/- to 3/6 and fat geese 2/6 per lb.
Michael ‘Maxie’ McDonald passes out as a member of Garda Siochana at the Depot in Templemore. He is son of Michael and Mrs McDonald Earlsvale Road. Michael is now serving in Mountjoy Station in Dublin.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Dermot Morgan 2nd Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan E/W Kay Henry and Mrs McMyler 2nd Vincent Crotty and Nuala McGovern.3rd Annie Brady and Nellie Harding
County Cavan Golf Club Christmas Prize tie between Frank Lyons and T Rogers 29 ½ each.
Bombshell as TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board GAA announces that he is not seeking re election as Chairman of the County Board after serving 14 years in the position since being first elected in 1955 to succeed J Mullen Mountnuggent who had served three years as Chairman.
Big surprise as the hot favourites Crosserlough from Cavan fail to win the Ulster Senior Club Championship at well attended Casement Park where the conditions were good but windy with a heavy shower just before the throw in making the surface slippery . Controversary all week about the venue seemed to hamper Crosserlough’s preparation with their representatives claiming that Casement Park was effectively a home venue for the Down champions. Bryansford who had not won a Down senior championship since 1947 were much more a team while Crosserlough slow build up in their play played right into the hands of a young mobile hungry team who waltzed through the Crosserlough defence at great speed and cohesion. The game was won and lost at centre field where Sean Byers and Pat O Hara surprisingly played second fiddle to the Down pairing and even John Joe O Reilly’s switch from centre forward to centre field did not fully solve the problem as the forwards lost the leadership of the county star and Sean Byers was always off the pace in the forward line. What Crosserlough would have given for a Norbert Hanley to rescue them at the interval. Bryansford got off to a flying start and seemed to shock the Crosserlough men with their inter changing slick style going leading by three points at half time playing with the aid of the strong wind. They scored the vital goal five minutes before half time which halted the spirited Crosserlough fight back. Bryansford led 1-5 to 0-5 at half time. The Bryansford goal just before half time was the disaster that finally lost the game for the Cavan champions as Brendan Donohoe let the ball hop over his head and into the path of corner forward Sean O Hare who sent an unstoppable shot to the net despite the best efforts of Donal Crotty and Noel Lynch in the Crosserlough goals. Still at half time Crosserlough set fair to play with the strong wind and overhaul the Bryansford lead but instead the Down champions opened with intent and scored three more points to lead by 1-8 to 0-5 mid way through the second half. Paddy Cusack up front and Pauric Boyle were the only forwards to threaten any danger but Cusack in his anxiety was inclined to over play the ball and run up cul de sacs rather than play the ball to better placed colleagues. Bryansford had none of the established Down panel in their ranks and played as a team with JJ Smith at centre field having a stormer and easily emerging as the man of the match. Crosserlough Noel Lynch Hugh Donohue Brendan Donohoe Donal Crotty Dennis King Andy McCabe Percy Gilchreest Sean Byers and Pat O Hara Michael Cusack JJ O Reilly Paddy Cusack PV McCabe Gene Cusack and Pauric Boyle.
Joe Dolan and the Drifters make way for Larry Cunningham and the Country Blue Boys in the Sports Centre on Tuesday the 30th December 1969. Joe and the Drifters will play their date in Cavan shortly. Promoters of Larry’s first appearance in Cavan Steve Duggan PJ Carroll Paddy O Reilly and Micheal Smyth announce that they have reached an accommodation with Tommy McCormick owner of the Sports Centre which will nett the latter 15% of the takings cloak room and mineral bar takings for what promises to be one of the biggest nights ever in the history of dancing in Cavan.
Pictured are Cavan Old Folks Committee Betty Breslin Chairman Mrs Moorehead Surgeon Cullen Tommy Kenny Laura Breslin Secretary Angela Clarke Teresa Kitson Treasurer Maura Cullen Elizabeth Simpson and Father Des O Dowd. The well known Cavan tenor and entertainer Sean McManus was Santa Claus.
“Hub Bar under new management of Jim Gilchreest late of T G Mooney Dublin.”
December 26th 1969 Pictured is Jacinta Dunne daughter of Brendan and Mrs Dunne Church Street with her State Registered Nurse Parchment which she received at Sir Patrick Dunn’s Hospital in Dublin.
2nd Christmas Swim at Swellan. “9 intrepid swimmers” Sean Walsh, Tommy Gray, Robbie Gray, Noel Fay, Ken Simpson, Clive Jenkins, Paddy Lyons, John McDermott and Tommy O Donnell.
Tom McConville sells his leasehold premises ‘The Royal Hairdressing Salon’ beside the Farnham Hotel to Shirley Sheriff for £2,000
Peter Maguire is promoted to Sergeant and posted to Dowra. His brother John is a member of the force in Dublin.
Pictured is Mr and Mrs John Maguire Augher Sakilla Ballyconnell with their 16 children on the occasion of their Silver Wedding Anniversary. They have seven boys and nine girls. John is a Postman in Ballyconnell and is one of most famous Toomeregan Harrier of them all winning medals trophies and cups at every distance at Sports Meetings all over the area where he mostly cycled to and from the event. He has children from the age of 24 to nine months. His wife Kathleen looks after the small shop at the house as well as coping with the twelve children still at home. Pictured at Christmas 1969 are Kathleen and John Maguire with their family Declan 17 Noeleen 9 Kevin 12 Colm 2 Sheila 11 Ciaran 2 (Colm and Ciaran are twins) Orla 4 Seamus 24 with his wife Nora Paul 21 Angela 18 Kitty 17 Roisin 22 Marian 15 Yvonne eight weeks in the arms of her mother Kathleen Doreen 20 Tony 14 . Seamus and Paul are working in Dublin. Roisin is a teacher in Loreto College Bray. Doreen is chief cashier in the International Hotel in Dublin with Angela a Clerk in GV Maloney’s Solicitors Cavan. All others down to the twins aged four are still at school. Footnote His grandchildren Leoni and Maguire are well known Curtis Cup Golfers playing out of the Slieve Russell in Ballyconnell.
High Altar in the Cathedral is back in use with the priest now facing the people as and from last Sunday. The tabernacle has been moved to the Holy Family Altar.
“Cinderella In Pop Style” is the name of this year’s Pantomime from Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society from January 25th in the Town Hall for one week only. Cast of eighty with rehearsals taking place in the new Boy Scout’s Den for the very first time.
Due to ill health the legendary Tommy Gilroy Cavan Gaels is not seeking re election as Vice Chairman of Cavan County Board which he has occupied for the last six years. His work in the Fixtures and Disciplinary Committee will be badly missed. One of the great servants of Cavan GAA he played a pivotal role in the building and financing of the new Breffni Park in 1952 clearing the debt in a record time. He was Vice Chairman on the occasion of Cavan’s last All Ireland in 1952. Welcoming back the team to the county town on behalf of the Gaels of Breffni in the absence of Father Noel Fay Chairman who was unavoidable absent. Tommy first served on Cavan County Board as a delegate for his native Stradone in 1938. He was a selector in the glory days of 1947-1949 when Cavan contested three ~All Irelands on the trot winning in New York 1947 and against Mayo in Croke Park in 1948. He is a founder member of Cavan Gaels GFC being Vice Chairman since its foundation in 1957. Tommy is Chairman of the Gael’s finance committee since the start and they are engaged in the development of The Terry Coyle Park at the moment.
The Ulster team to play Munster at Croke Park on February 22nd 1970 is announced with Andy McCabe Enda McGowan Ray Carolan Steve Duggan and Gene Cusack and unlucky man out is Paddy Lyons who is named as sub goalkeeper. Team A Gallagher Tyrone Andy McCabe Tom McCreesh Armagh Tom O Hare Down Brian McEniff Donegal Tony McAtemney Antrim Enda McGowan Ray Carolan and Colm McAlarney Down John Murphy Down Mickey Niblock Derry Steve Duggan Sean O Connell Derry Sean O Neill Down and Gene Cusack. Subs Paddy Lyons Cavan Malachy McAfee Donegal Donal Carroll Donegal B Dolan Tyrone E Grieve Antrim J McCabe Monaghan and S McGrath Fermanagh.
Pictured at the ordination of Father Brian Darcy Ballinalack County Fermanagh the first priest to be ordained in Saint Michael’s College Enniskillen. The reception was held in the ‘Mountain View Hotel’ in Donagh. Pictured are his sister Joan Darcy father Hugh brother Gabriel and sister Maria.
January 2nd 1970 Fathers Declan Coyle Mountnuggent former Cavan County footballer Alo Connaughton Oldcastle and Harry O Carroll Manorhamilton are ordained by Bishop McCormack of Meath at Dalgan Park Navan.
Celt publishes full text of Father Terence Cunningham’s ‘Cavan Town 1838’ in this week’s issue.
Butlersbridge GFC make a presentation to star footballer Michael O Reilly who is emigrating and leaving the area. Social will be held in the Hall with music by Saint Aidan’s Ceilidhe Band on Friday 2nd January 1970. Subscriptions voluntary.
Midnight Mass 1969 celebrated by Bishop Austin Quinn with Father PJ Gargan being Master of Ceremonies and Father ABC McGrath in charge of the Cathedral Choir on the organ. The 8 am and 9 am on Christmas morning celebrated by Father PJ McManus while the 10 and 10:30 am Mass was celebrated by Father PJ Gargan Adm and the11:30 by Father ABC McGrath.
Wren boys on Saint Stephen’s Day very scarce but a more professional organised group arrived in the evening and were amply rewarded for their musical and entertainment talents.
Death of the legendary Frederick William Swan FW Swan former proprietor of an exclusive footwear shop opposite the Farnham Hotel and later the County Hotel. In latter years having disposed of the County Hotel he retired to live at Monte Viste Dalkey He was one of Cavan’s great characters and business people. Never seemed rushed or hurried he was a friend to all and was very successful in a poor time in Ireland in all his business ventures where he was ably assisted by his wife and Christy Kavanagh whom Freddy more or less adopted as a son and was Boots in the Hotel. His death occurred on Christmas Day 1969 in Monkstown Hospital Dublin. He is survived by his wife. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Derryheen cemetery..
Killygarry GFC annual dinner and presentation is held in the Lakeland Hotel with 270 guest present and Malachy O Reilly Chairman presiding and Hl Smith representing Cavan County Board.
Steady trade in the week up to Christmas with no last minute Christmas Eve Rush. Money was much more plentiful than in recent years with drapery being very much in demand for men and women. Maurice Brady reported that his figures were almost double of last year’s bumper year. As compared to other years very few exiles travelled from England for the Christmas holiday probably because of the uncertain political situation and tighter traveling restrictions due to the trouble in Northern Ireland. Fine spring like weather over Christmas with outdoor activates well patronized.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Jim Hearn E/W Tommy McCormick and Jim Mansfield.
Cavan are back in training under Gabriel Kelly at Breffni Park in preparation for upcoming National League while Brendan Murtagh is putting the Dublin/ Cavan contingent through their paces at Islandbridge.
While Larry Cunningham and the County Blue Boys pack out the Sport’s Centre in Cavan the Mighty Avons with new singer Gene Stuart go on the air with sponsored programme from Radio Eireann.
January 9th 1970 Doctor Patrick Quinn DPH DCH DR COS is appointed County Cavan MOH . He is a native of Roscommon and a graduate of NUI Galway. He is married with two boys. He was previously Assistant County MOH Dublin and Kilkenny.
Presentation to seven heavy machinery operators who have retired from Cavan County Council at a Social in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are Robert Hayes Cavan County Engineer B McPhillips Ballinagh 40 years service John Galligan Machinery Overseer Kilnavara J Teevan 27 years J Leatham Belturbet 42 years service P McGrath Virginia 40 years service C McPhillips 40 years service James Smith Coranure 21 years service. James Smith was the first man to drive the Magnet Cavan/Dublin bus. The company was owned by the late AJ Gordon Farnham Street and revolutionized and pioneered long distance bus travel in Ireland.
Sudden fall of heavy snow and freezing conditions bring a big turnout to County Cavan Golf Club where skiing skating and sleigh riding are the latest popular pursuits. Cavan grinds to a halt with the roads around the town untreated becoming treacherous particularly at Wolfe Tone Street College Street and Railway Road where many of the children have seized on the lack of traffic to make slides.
Death of Christopher Conway Annagelliffe at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. Well known hard working panel beater in Smith’s Garage. He was a native of Ballgriffin county Laois and had been ill for some time and made the trip to Lourdes only a few short months ago. He is survived by his wife Josephine two sons Joseph and John two daughters Elizabeth and Antoinette. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father Des O Dowd officiating.
Death of Annie Lonnergan Coras Point at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. She was a native of Ballyjamesduff and had been only ill for a short time. Rev D O Dowd officiated at the representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Ballyjamesduff.
Death of the very popular Mattie Corcoran formerly charge hand in Provider’s Drapery in Ennis county Clare. He was a native of Curraghboy Athlone and spent most of his adult life in Cavan. He was a vey pleasant agreeable tall man who formed many lasting friendships in the town. Officer of Cavan Gaels Cavan Gaels where he played a pivotal role in amalgamating his own club Cavan Slashers. Life long member of the Pioneer movement Mattie led by example and mixed easily and seamlessly with those enjoying a drink at a function or meeting. He was very involved with the former Cavan Boxing Club and took a leading role in the running and development of the Boy Scouts and was an excellent golfer and former member of County Cavan Golf Club.. He was a most pleasant decent man and a pleasure to meet and do business with in his capacity as charge hand in Provider’s Drapery which closed down just a few years ago necessitation Mattie having to leave his beloved Cavan . He is survived by his mother brothers and sisters.
Bishop Austin Quinn joins in the call for a World Day of Prayer in Cavan Cathedral which this year is dedicated to finding a peace solution in nearby Northern Ireland. The Lesson was read by County Manager Dermot McCarthy and seats were reserved for civic religious and sporting groups. Bishop Austin Quinn presided and Father PJ Gargan Adm was the chief celebrant with Father ABC on the organ and conducting the Cathedral Choir.
Five day week kicks in for shops in the town with closing at ten on Saturday night and reopening at 9 on Tuesday. The old half day is abolished and shops will remain open all day. The new arrangements do not apply to the many licensed premises in the town.
All schools in the parish are closed as the cold weather heralds the entry of the flu virus with many houses in the town having at least one victim. Functions all over are cancelled due to showbands not being able to play due to some of their members being off with the flu.
Dermot and Irene Smith sell their private residence at 1 Earlsvale Road (opposite the Cathedral) for £4,900 to Sean and Etta McIntyre as Dermot opens the new ‘Cavan Domestic Centre’ at 80 Main Street for which he recently paid £4,000. The premises in Main Street comes complete with overhead family accommodation. The Auctioneers for both auctions was Brian Murphy.
Cavan Bridge Club manage 6 ½ tables despite the flu epidemic and inclement cold weather. N/S Mr and Mrs Jim Hearn E/W Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard.
Pictured is the presentation to Phil and Kathleen Murray on the occasion of their recent marriage and Hugo and Mrs Cafferty who are leaving Cavan for Dundalk by Jim McDonnell Chairman and Eugene Monaghan Secretary at the annual dinner dance of Cavan Gaels in the Farnham Hotel.
Sudden death of Father Jack Moore PP Southwark London in his early 50s while holidaying over the Christmas period with his brother in Belfast.. The Family were prominent in business in Bridge Street where they owned the licensed premises now owned by McGinnity’s and later retired to live in College Street. Father Jack was son of Mr and Mrs John Moore ‘Kelly’s Terrace Cavan and was born there in 1919.. Educated at the Boy’s School Cavan Saint Patrick’s College and Saint Patrick’s College Carlow. He was ordained in June 1943 in Saint McCartan’s Cathedral Monaghan by the Bishop of Clogher Most Rev Dr O Callaghan. Ordained with him on that day were Fathers PJ Brady Butlesbridge now in Glasgow Phil Brady Latt and the late Rev Father Michael Conlon brother of the legendary Frank Conlon from Crosskeys. He celebrated his first Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. He was ordained for the Diocese of Southwark in London. He Celebrated his Silver Jubilee with Mass in Saint Clares in 1968. He was an outstanding member of Cavan Slashers GFC and all his life maintained a great interest in the welfare of Cavan football always adopting a positive attitude to the defeats as well as celebrating the many triumphs which included five All Ireland championships and up to thirty Ulster Championships. He never lost his child like Peter Pan personality and no matter how bad the news Father Jack could always find a silver lining. He was deeply involved with the Cavan Association in London and was President at his death. No emigrant from Cavan was ever neglected or in want when Father Jack was on the scene. He was a man of great humility and simplicity and his acts of charity and hospitality were legion and legendary in the London area where he was extremely popular with all classes and creeds and maintained a very good relationship with Southwark and London Council. He is survived by one brother Patrick in Belfast one niece and one nephew. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal from the Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast where the remains were received by Fathers PJ Gargan Adm and Des O Dowd CC as the coffin was being placed in front of the high altar on a catafalque Father ABC McGrath played Mendelssohn’s ‘Requiem’ Father P J Gargan Adm assisted by Father Des O Dowd was the chief celebrant of the Requiem Mass with priests from the Presbytery, Southwark and Saint Pats. The lesson was read by Peter McGinnity. Father ABC McGrath played Chopin’s Funeral March on the organ. As the coffin was being carried to the hearse, Frank Dempsey a native of Trim and Pipe Major Southwark and Burrough Pipe Band in full kilted attire played a lament.. As a mark of respect all business was suspended as the cortege made its way through the town to Killygarry. Among the clergy present was Right Rev Monsignor C Henderson VG representing the Bishop of Southwark Most Rev Dr Cyril Cowdray Right Rev Monsignor Anthony Reynolds Burrough London who was a past Parish Priest of Father Jack’s. Other clergy included Fathers Tommy Monaghan Cavan Ray Brady Cavan Sean Reilly Saint Patrick’s College Torlac O Reilly H Brady Aughnasheelin Vincent Duffy Clifferna John Young Ballinamore Joe Young Drumkilly Patsy Young Carrigallen Pat Brady Crosserlough Paddy Morris Belturbet Joe O Hanlon Nottingham S Conaty Ballyhaise and PJ Corrigan Milltown.
January 16th 1970 Presentation to Charlie Gallagher on the occasion of his retirement from inter county football by Monsignor James J O Reilly VG Dean of Kilmore at a well attended function in the White Horse Hotel Cootehill. Charlie and Brian Gallagher who spearheaded Cootehill Celtic’s rise to prominence in the 1950s winning Junior Championships in 1953 followed by senior in both 1954 and 1955 were both pupils of Saint Michael’s School in Cootehill where they came under the influence of J H Fitzsimmons who was a great promoter of both football and athletics in the school. Later the great Willie Connolly winner of two All Ireland medals in 1933 and 1935 taught in the school where most of the successful Celtic team learnt the rudiments and skills of the game.
Mary McDonagh daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene McDonagh Bailieboro wins 1st Prize in the Aer Lingus Young Scientist of the Year Exhibition in the Junior Sociology Class. Mary is a pupil of Loreto Convent and her mother is the former Rita Sullivan from Cavan town.
Over 350 athletes take part in the Ulster Junior Championships in Cootehill. Excellently organised event which took place in very good conditions over a six mile course for the War Memorial Trophy 1st Henry Rocks Corrigan AC Belfast 2nd Ray Graham Glasslough. Teams from Ballyjamesduff Laragh Kill Cootehill Ballintemple and Cornafean represented Cavan. In the Ladie’s one mile event the winner was local girl Jean Tierney Cootehill in a respectable time of 6 minutes and 14 seconds while 2nd Vera Sherry Glasslough and 3rd Marian Kiernan Ballintemple. Ulster Boy’s Under 15 1st Michael McCabe Cootehill 2nd Sean McEnespie Glasslough and 3rd A Harte Armagh City Harriers. Senior 4 mile event 1st Gerry Craig Oak Leaf Derry City 2nd Noel McDaid Cranford 3rd Christy McMonagle Oak Leaf 4th Jim Cochrane Cootehill and 5th Matt Rudden Laragh AC.
Dissidents at Sinn Féin Ard Feis pledge allegiance to Provisional Army Council and herald the birth of the Provisional IRA. Nearly two thirds walked out of Ard Fheis at protest at proposals to participated in Parliamentary Politics. Dissidents pledged their allegiance to ‘The Provisional Army Council’.
Death of William ‘Willie’ Sheridan 13 Saint Brigids after a long illness. He was aged 70 and worked with the Poor Clares for over 25 years and later with Onslow Bredin. He was a most industrious ‘tasty’ man who kept an outstanding garden both vegetables and flowers which he cultivated each year to the highest standard. He was extremely well known and extremely popular in Cavan. He was predeceased by his wife some years ago and is survived by his sons Paddy, Tom, Christy Jack and Billy and daughters May(O Donnell) Florrie and Bridie (Higgins). Father Desmond O Dowd officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Killygarry cemetery.
Bernadette Devlin accuses the Gardai of brutality as 60,000 people gather outside the Royal Hibernian Hotel where the South African team are staying and then march on Lansdowne Road where Ireland were playing the Springboks.
Old Folks Committee 1970:Chairman Betty Breslin, Treasurer Theresa Kitson, Assistant Treasurer. Mrs E McEvoy, Secretary Laura Breslin, Committee Rev Des O Dowd, E McEvoy, Joe McGovern, Joan O Hanlon Mrs Maureen Hunt, Mrs Robert Simpson, Mrs BT Cullen, Una O Reilly, Mrs M Smith, Maureen Leinster, Eileen Hannigan and Mrs Moorehead.
‘Cinderella in Pop’ is the Boy Scouts Pantomime presentation in the Town Hall from January 25th 1970. Full dress rehearsal in the Scout Den next Sunday at 3 pm.
Death of Patrick Flood Glasdrummond Poles at his residence after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude at the age of 62. Well known industrious farmer he was known for his welcoming and friendly nature and help and assistance to his neighbors and friends. He is survived by his wife Kate and one sister Mrs N Reilly in Drogheda. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery with Father Des O Dowd officiating.
The 7th Annual Gorta Dance for the relief of famine and hunger in Africa was held in the Town Hall with a capacity attendance. The Navak and Apollo Showbands gave their services free and the Cavan Mineral Waters supplied the minerals free of charge. Anselem Lovett Secretary reported a profit of £144 which will be sent to Gorta Headquarters in Dublin.
Efforts are being made to form a branch of Spina Bifida in Cavan and a meeting will be held in the Farnham Hotel to seek members willing to form an association. Great advances have been made in the treatment of babies born with spinal disorders and the aim is to form a group to inform parents and guardians of the help and assistance available in dealing with these problems.
Crubany School still closes as the flu epidemic reaches a climax in Cavan. Only 19 out of a possible 100 students turned up last Monday after the recent Christmas holidays and it was decided to wait a further week until the epidemic had passed.
Great strides are being made at the Textile factory owned by Smyco in Swellan with five more sewing machines added and since Christmas three boys and three girls have been taken on as trainees.
Cavan Bridge Club 6 ½ tables N/S Dr Martin and Mrs McMyler E/W Miss Kelly and Miss Ann McEneaney. Tuesday 12th of January 1970 N/S Kathleen Brady and Miss McMyler E/W Liam Bogue and P Whitney.
Death of James Bredin Cortubber at his residence at the age of 81. Old resident deservedly popular with all creeds and classes. Farmer and building contractor he was known for the excellence of his work and his speed in completing and finishing jobs to the highest specification at a reasonable cost. Great personality ready wit and good humour made him a favourite with all and he loved to meet and converse with people. The news of his passing was received with regret over a wide area. He is survived by his wife seven sons Onslow in Cavan Billy and Robert in the USA Charlie Joe and Ben New Zealand and Victor Cortubber two daughters Mrs W McGarvey London and Mrs W Davison Gilford county Down. There was a large and very representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Ballyhaise Church to the adjoining cemetery with Rev JGB Roycroft officiating.
January 23rd 1970.Saint Felim’s Boys Secondary School Ballinamore is officially blessed and opened by Bishop Austin Quinn with Padraic Faulkner TD Minister for Education in attendance. The Architect was Hubert Duffy son of Paddy and Ellen Duffy Owen Roe Terrace Cavan. Eddie McGarry was the building contractor. The Principal Father Frank McKiernan welcomed all the guests while Fianna Fail were represented locally by Ray McSherry from Sligo.
Eamonn Ceannt Deputy Director of Bord Failte makes a presentation to Cavan County Council accepted by Chairman Paddy O Reilly CNP Kilnaleck to mark Cavan’s achievement of being Ireland’s tidiest town for 1969 as the Government continue a policy of ignoring and paying lip service to the development of one of Ireland’s forgotten border counties.
Death of Annie Hever nee Miney Rossa Place where the family operate a very successful Restaurant business at the age of 90 She spent over 50 years of her life in the USA and was a native of Lacken. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Potahee.
Uproar as Dermot McCarthy County Manager proposes two Itinerant Halting sites for Cavan town naming Moynehall where it is proposed to construct a 14 berth halting site at a cost of £4,500 and the Fairgreen where there will be provision for 6 halting sites at a cost of £3,250. Cavan County Council spent an afternoon discussing the proposals where the attitude was go ahead but not in my area. Andy O Brien mentioned that the water quality in the Moynehall are would not support another fourteen subscribers and there were other problems including the objection of the majority of the residents with the honorable exception of Mrs Fay NT Pullabawn who was championing the rights of the Itinerants. The Committee proposing the changes consisted of Brian Tansey Chief Assistant County Engineer Jim Hayes Housing Engineer and Muriel Doherty Children’s Officer.
Death Delia Murtagh nee Rynn Connolly Street Cavan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She is survived by her husband James three sisters Sister Dominick Sundrive Road Sister Anthony Churchtown both Marist Order and Kathleen Galligan ‘Riverdale’ Connolly Street. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Ballinaglera county Leitrim.
Death of one of Cavan’s truly great characters Johnny McDonagh at Saint Phelim’s Hospital at the age of 75. Great character he was a native of Galway and never lost his pronounced Galway accent. Soft spoken quiet man but as tough as nails Johnny was a former Connaught Ranger and fought in World War 1 on the understanding like his colleagues that the British would offer Ireland and its fighting men some form of ‘Home Rule’ when the War was over. Johnny never forgive the British for reneging on this promise. He was king of the pitch and toss pits that prevailed around Cavan town and was known to have two headed pennies at his disposal if under pressure. He was a wonderful raconteur and anything he had to say was always worth listening to. He was a sort of father figure for rogues and sinners. His tall well kept mustache appearance will be badly missed from the streets of Cavan where he was known for his gentle manner and fiery spirit. In latter years he retired to live in peace at Saint Phelim’s Hospital where he was lovingly cared for by the Matron and staff. Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated at the funeral from the Hospital Chapel to Cullies cemetery.
Death of James Keyes at the age of 39. Member of the cleaning staff of Cavan UDC his sudden death is a tragic loss to his young family and wife Tessie. He is survived by his wife Tessie four daughters and one son. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
The annual Irish school’s drama festival takes place in the Town Hall on 24th to 26th February 1970. Special section for adults.
Over fifty runners take part in the annual seven mile county Cavan senior cross country championship in Laragh which was won in convincing style by the host club. 1st Seamus Cassidy Laragh in 35 minutes and 10 seconds 2nd Hugh McGovern Laragh in 35 22 and 3rd Matt Rudden in 35: 35 all first three from Laragh. Teams 1st Laragh 2nd Cootehill 3rd Kill 4th Cornafean incomplete team. Boy’s Under 16 two mile championship 1st JJ Boyd Cornafean 2nd M McCabe Cootehill. Ladie’s one mile championship of Cavan 1st Jean Tierney Cootehill 6 minutes and 15 seconds 2nd Marian Kiernan Ballintemple and 3rd Patricia Kiernan Ballintemple. Under 14 mile Sean Kiernan Ballyjamesduff 2nd Patrick Cochrane Cootehill 3rd John McCaffrey Cootehill.
‘Cinderella Goes Pop’ is the new Pantomime from Cavan Boy Scouts Musical Society which is expected to raise over £500 towards the building and fitting out of the new Scout Den at Railway Road. Prince Charming is Martin McCullough Demon Paddy Murray Mitey Mike Michael Joe McEntee Cinderella is Maua Kane M/S Jezebel and Delilah Sean Galligan and Mel Doherty Baron Eamonn Higgins Lady Montivie Sally McKenna Buttons Noel Fay Fairy Queen Seamus McCormack Manager of Chancers Jimmy Mulcahy and Receptionist Rita Higgins. Ladie’s Chorus Marie O Donohoe Frances Mulcahy Frances McKiernan Susan Coyle Noreen O Donoghue Rose Mary Allen Nora Cullen Teresa Kitson Peggy Smith Carmel Sheridan Teresa Kennedy and Delores Connolly. Men’s Chorus Paul McCusker John Sheridan Brian McGlashin Felix Gormley Turlough Smith Dennis McCarthy Sean Kane Bernard Geoghegan Noel McGinnity Andreas McEntee Charles Donoghue David Lee Aidan Elliott Connie Walsh Larry Nee and Brian McCormack. Chorus of Water Pirates Gene Finnegan John Sheridan Paul Ronan Ray O Connor Terry O Connor Gerry O Keefe Paul O Keefe D Smith Niall Smith John Sharkey Philip Hourican John Rehill Noel Conaty Paddy Gargan Seamus Henry A Carty and Johnny McCormack. Backstage Danny O Hanlon Frank O Keefe Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Gregory Sheridan Gerry Egan . Lighting effects Brian Sullivan. Make up Betty Hickey Bill Henry and Brother Gerard. Wardrobe Mistress Maureen Hand. Orchestra Jackie Fitzpatrick Eamonn ‘Frosty’ Donohoe Eamonn ‘Buttons’ Brady Leo Ronan Pat Kelly John Hannigan Dermot Smith and Eileen Morgan on the piano. Mitey Tots A Smith Donal Kilduff David Smith Brendan Coyle C Murray Michael Heslin Tomas Wilson M Sheridan K Kilduff J Farrelly and M McEntee.
January 30th 1970:Jim McDonnell at the age of 34 is elected as the new Chairman of Cavan County Board GAA succeeding TP O Reilly who held the post for the last 14 years. He defeated Arva garage proprietor and former Cormore star Phil Brady aged 37 by 134-48 while Tom O Dowd is Vice Chairman defeating L Lynch Dublin 104-71 and succeeds Tom Gilroy who did not seek re election due to health reason. Brian O Reilly Assistant Secretary and Registrar. Tom Maguire is the new Central Council Representative. HL Smith (Secretary) for 33rd year and P C Donohoe (Treasurer) for 11th year were returned unopposed. Jim McDonnell is a Cavan footballing legend winning three Ulster Championship medals in 1955 1962 and 1964. He represented the combined universities for over five years and was picked on the Irish team of 1960. He is the holder of four Railway Cup medals and one Cavan Senior Championship medal with his club Cavan Gael’s in 1965. He is presently Chairman of the town club. His display in Cavan’s heavy loss to Kerry in the All Ireland final of 1955 was rated by John D Hickey the legendary GAA writer with the Irish Independent as ‘the greatest display given by any individual player in Croke Park’
Death of Mary Ann Rehill late of Laragh at the residence of her daughter Mrs Patrick Coyle Pullamore. She is survived by her family. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to Laragh cemetery with Father Patrick J Gargan officiating.
Historic picture on the front of the Anglo Celt shows the signing of a £500,000 contract awarded to Tom McGurk Ballyjamesduff to build the Ambrosia Skimmed Milk factory on the Dublin side of Virginia. Pictured are Tom McGurk Contractor Stephen Curtis Ambrosia Ronald White Dip Arch Liverpool (in conjunction with Harry O Connell BE) Con Odlum Engineer Harry O Connell BE HJ Hobman Project Manager and Dermot Dowse Senior Partner. The Quantity Surveyors are Noel Speidel and Partners. Consulting Engineers are Edward G Pettit and Partners
The brother Patrick Moore in Newtownabbey county Antrim of Father John ‘Jack’ Gerard Moore whose death occurred last month thank all those who assisted at the funeral particularly Father Patrick J Gargan Adm and Father Des O Dowd. Father Moore was a native of Kelly’s Corner Cavan (John McGinnity’s)
Death of one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected residents Bridget ‘Ma’ Kelly Bridge Street at the residence of her daughter Ina McCaul Bridge Street at the age of 65. She was the owner of a very select highly respectable licensed premises on the far side of Bridge Street and only select customers were admitted to this beautifully kept premises. She was a native of Offaly and was predeceased by her husband Peter some years ago. She is survived by her only daughter Ena McCaul and grandchildren. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Sympathy is extended to Aidan Leahy Main Street on the death of his mother Mary E Leahy Point Road Dundalk at the Lourdes Hospital Drogheda. Her husband Michael was Postmaster in Cavan before going to Drogheda.
Week of prayer for Christian Unity at Cavan Presbyterian Church is not attended by any Catholic representative. The Service was conducted by Rev George Millar and Rev JW Fletcher . A short sermon was delivered by Bishop Right Rev E F Moore PhD DD.
Doctor Philip O Connell MSc FRSAI a native of Fartragh Virginia dies at his residence Ard Na Greinne in Clonmel at the age of 75. He was author of ‘Schools and Scholars of Bhreifne and The History of the Diocese of Kilmore and was an annual contributor to the Bhreifne Journal sponsored by Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne of which he was a founding member. He was Principal Clonmel Technical Institute. His wife Kathleen died thirteen years ago. He is survived by his brother in Virginia relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saints Peter and Paul Clonmel to Maghera cemetery Virginia county Cavan. A concelebrated Mass for Dr Philip O Connell will take place in the Cathedral next month sponsored by Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne. Among the attendance at the funeral were Fathers Charles Travers PP Corlough and Drumreilly and Father Frank McKiernan Principal Saint Felim’s Ballinamore and Editor of the Bhreifne Journal.
February 6th 1970:Death of Charles Jackson 18 Fairview at his residence after a long illness. aged 57.Native of Swellan. He worked all his life in McCarren's. Survived by his wife Margaret sons Joe, Charlie and Paddy and daughters Mollie, Annie Bridget, Margaret, Susan, Lily and Frances and his mother Mrs R A Jackson in England brothers and sisters. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Noel Teahan pictured returns to Cavan as Manager of the Bank Of Ireland replacing John Owen who has gone to Raheny Dublin as Manager. Noel a native of Arklow served in Cavan from 1958-1965 and has served the Bank of Ireland in Listowel and Kilkenny. He is a very keen golfer and was very popular on his last visit. He is married to Collette and they have three boys and one girl.
Death of Joseph Fitzsimmons well known farmer in the Arahan area. He is survived by his brothers nephews nieces relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Same Week: Death of Freddie Morris 81 Church Street at the age of 70 at the residence of his sister Mrs McKeown 81 Church Street. Operated a very successful pottery and delph shop opposite the Poor Clare Convent (AOR). Most pleasant decent man he was a native of the town and one of the famous Morris family who were well known in business and plumbing circles in the town. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Ballyhaise. Rev GCA Millar officiated. He is survived by his sister Mrs McKeown Cavan Mrs M Murray Arklow.
Garda Brendan Wright Superintendent’s Clerk and a native of Clones is transferred on promotion after five years in Cavan to Bellmullett county Mayo.
Death of Robert Niblock (97) College Street one of Cavan’s oldest citizens. Carpenter and mechanic in Gordon’s garage. Member of Church of Ireland Church Vestry. Rev George Millar MA Rector officiated at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery.
Death of Theresa Tully Killynebber at the age of 70. A native of Mullingar. She was extremely popular and vey helpful and charitable to her neighbours friends and even strangers who called to her home in Killynebber. She is survived by her six sons. Rev D O Dowd officiated at the funeral to Killygarry.
Tridium in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes concludes with Mass in the Cathedral given by the Rosary Priest Father Gabriel Harty O P. The talks in Saint Augustine’s Hall after Mass were illustrated with slides.
Portent of things to come as Cavan sink to 1-14 to 1-2 beating in Ballinascreen against Derry in the National Football League Division 2 Section B played in very soft muddy conditions. Derry led a very poor lethargic Cavan team by 1-8 to 0-0 at the interval having enjoyed the benefit of the strong wind in the first half. Upsetting for Cavan was that Peter Pritchard was involved in a motor accident on his way to the game and although not seriously injured he was ruled out of the starting team being replaced by Brendan Murtagh who in the circumstances acquitted himself very well.
Death of Mrs Bridget Cartwright Mitchell Street. Survived by her son Eddie and 3 daughters Kathleen Faulkner Saint Bridget’s Mrs C O Conner Saint Bridget’s and Mrs E Quinn Saint Aidan’s . Rev PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral to Killygarry cemetery.
VEC Teachers on National Strike. In Cavan there are 286 pupils and 16 teachers in Cavan Technical School. .
February 13th 1969 Christina Clarke suing by her father John ‘Buddy’ Clarke 7 Tullac Mongan wins her action against Martin Gaffney Garage Proprietor for damages she incurred when running out from behind a parked vehicle in Connolly Street she was knocked down by a car driven by the defendant. The damages were mitigated down to £600 from £2,400 when the evidence was heard at Cavan Circuit Court. TF Roe instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick was for the Clarke’s while John F Kelly represented Martin Gaffney who was exonerated for any blame in the accident which occurred on October 22nd 1968.
Cavan’ s Convent School stage the highly impressive well dressed well lit and well produced Operetta ‘The Wishing Cup’ on three nights in the new Convent Hall Cock Hill Cavan. Stars included Peggy Smith Betsey Coyle Catriona McGovern Fanoni Donohoe Teresa McDonald Teresa O Reilly Yvonne Sheridan Maura Farrell Roisin Hayes Anny Lyng Alice Smith Ursula McEvoy Angela O Reilly Majella McCaffrey Barbara McCabe Angela McHugh Bernadette Conlon Lorraine Smith and Kathleen Smith. Pictured are the gypsies who took part in the camp fire scene which was the highlight of the show. M Johnston C Keoghan Francis Flood Geraldine Geoghegan B Mullery C Wilson Helen O Reilly J Kennedy Louise Sexton C McHugh Rose McCaffrey Mary Graham Angela Higgins M Smith Helen Morton L Bravendar M Burke M Clarke C Hayes Helen Quinn Mary Tully Frances Jackson Teresa Keyes Geraldine Smith Antoinette Coleman and B Leddy.
Dr Brian Galligan is appointed Dispensary Doctor for Kilnaleck and is selling his house at Farnham Street as Cavan is plunged into a medical mess with no cover for the ill Dr Jack Sullivan and the late Dominick McCabe whose death occurred recently. Dr Charles Lorrigan Dispensary Doctor for Ballyhaise steps into the breach and despite his best efforts night and day is unable to stop the situation escalating to a full blown crisis. The only other doctor in town is Doctor Con Lenihan who took over the practice of the late Doctor Flannery in Farnham Street.
Death of Robert Niblock late of College Street in Saint Phelim’s Hospital at the age of 97. One of Cavan’s oldest and most respected residents he was a member for many years of the Select Vestry Church of Ireland. He worked as a Mechanic in Gordon’s Garage and was one of the first to master the introduction of the motor car being a proficient driver fo al sorts of mechanical vehicles of all classes and sizes. He is survived by one brother Charles Niblock in Dublin. There was a very large attendance of all classes and creeds at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church with Rev GCA Millar presiding with burial later in the New cemetery.
Sympathy is extended to Miss Molly McNally College Street on the death of her brother Vincent a native of the town in London.
Rev GCA Millar celebrates the morning service for Ash Wednesday in Cavan Parish Church while over in the Cathedral Father Gabriel Harty OP celebrates the 7:30 evening Mass and later treats the attendance to a slide show on Our Lady of Lourdes in the nearby Saint Augustine’s Hall.
Vincent Walsh Treasurer Cavan Credit Union announces the signing up of the 300th member of Cavan Credit Union with share capital reaching a new unstated high. The AGM of Cavan Credit Union will take place in the Town Hall on February 23rd 1970.
The monthly meeting of Cavan CYMS is postponed to Sunday 1st of March as a mark of respect to one of its greatest ever members Gerry M Lovett Cathedral Road whose untimely death occurred in a Dublin Hospital. He was a native of Bear Island count Cork and was involved as Metal Work teacher and Principal of Cavan Technical School for over 34 years. He was aged 62.
Up and down form as Cavan trash Tyrone 1-11 to 1-1 in Dungannon in damp muddy underfoot conditions. Cavan led Tyrone by 0-5 to 1-1 at half time after playing against a strong fresh breeze. Tyrone were woeful and lucky to escape with a ten point beating failing to score in the second half.
Fergus McCauley one of the stars of the all conquering Drumalee Intermediate champions team breaks his left leg in a league game against Ballymachugh at the latter’s ground. He is presently in the Surgical Hospital and is expected to be out of the game for at least three months.
February 20th 1970 Further calls on the County Manager to appoint a temporary Dispensary Doctor for Cavan as the absence of medical intervention on the ground reaches crisis point. Mr McCarthy County Manage points out that the present incumbent is seriously sick and Dr Lorrigan Dispensary Doctor is covering night and day but he accepts that the situation is not perfect. He more or less states that despite all his efforts and that of Cavan County Council no doctor wants to come to Cavan which is considered to be a completely unattractive destination.
Death of well known farmer and milk delivery man Frank Lee Tullyco at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan after a long illness. He was one of the great characters around the town and was an outstanding footballer and hurler with Tullyco in his youth. He had a lifelong interest in Irish music and played many instruments. He was one of the chief organisers of the first Fleadh Cheoil to be held in Cavan in 1954. He is survived by his brother Paddy in Castlepollard one sister Kathleen in Tullyco nephews and nieces. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the removal and funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Rev Brother John FSC is the Question Master at the Irish Question Team won by Saint Norbert’s Kilnacrott who defeated The Royal School in the new Concert Hall at Saint Clare’s School. The event is sponsored by the Gaelic League Cavan.
Jackson’s Garage announce that John Costello Virginia pictured is to become their chief salesman in East Cavan for all Ford products.
Bishop Quinn proclaims the new liturgy as a huge breakthrough for the laity’s participation in Church ceremonies with the priest now facing the people and saying the Mass in the local language with the laity expected to make the appropriated responses. “No longer will people be ‘hearing Mass’ but participating with the priest in saying Mass” Bishop Quinn asks this Lent that families in the Diocese make a special effort to pray the family rosary together each night.
Gabriel Kelly takes over from Mick Higgins as Manager of the Cavan senior football team. Selectors are Paul Caffrey Drumalee Phil Brady Arva and Benny Brady Lavey. Mick Higgins former Cavan All Ireland footballer held the post for nine years and guided Cavan to four Ulster senior championships. He is the winner of three All Ireland medals captaining Cavan to their last triumph in 1952. He bemoans the fact that great players like Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Charlie Gallagher never even got the chance of playing in the All Ireland final and is confident that Ray Carolan John Joe O Reilly Philip Murray and the rest of the Cavan team will win not one but several All Ireland senior titles in the next few years.
Table Tennis Club Chairman Jim Fay Secretary Sean McDonald Treasurer Alec Dempsey Coach Seamus De Faoite. Committee Father Des O Dowd Mickey Breslin PJ Carroll Maurice Brady Bernard Sharkey Oliver Malone and Eithne O Reilly. Practice in Saint Augustine’s Hall on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
February 27th 1970 Bernadette Graham Housekeeper Farnham Street Cavan makes a successful clam against the owners of the Westenra Hotel Monaghan for injures received when she fell on the premises on November 19th 1967. She was awarded £3,000 and costs by order of the High Court. Tom O Higgins SC and WD Finlay SC and TF Roe instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick TD appeared for Bernadette Graham while TR Finlay SC and Robert Barr instructed by George V Maloney were for the defendants.
Nationwide unrest as the Banks go on a work to rule only opening from 10-12:30 each day by order of the Bank Official’s Union. They now join among others the Technical School teachers who are also on strike.
New high value very attractive 50 pence piece goes into circulation and will replace the jaded 10/- note in preparation for decimalization in February 1971.
Willie Corr Cashier Ulster Bank is leaving Cavan on promotion to Blackrock as Pro Manager. He was extremely popular in Cavan during his two years in the town and played soccer football for Belturbet. He is a native of Dundalk county Louth.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce 1970 Chairman Matt Connolly Vice Chairman Brian Murphy Secretary Richard McIntyre Treasurer Sean Young. Committee Louis Blessing Mervyn Johnston Benny Hickey Phil Donohoe Michael Ryan Bill Mackeral Joseph Good Margaret Smith Bridge Street and Vera Gilchreest. The meeting was addressed by Robert M Hayes County Engineer who outlined the plans to upgrade the sewerage and water systems in the town and the disruption to expect.
Death of Doctor Henry A ‘Harry’ Galligan in London at the age of 51. He was a native of Upper Main Street being born there at 71 Main Street (Dunne’s Bar). He was nephew of Rev Henry Galligan PP. He was educated in the Boy’s School Cavan Saint Patrick’s College Blackrock and the College of Surgeons Dublin where he qualified in 1941. He was House Surgeon in the Surgical Hospital Cavan for some years and later spent some time in Portlaoise Hospital before emigrating to London. He was an eminent well known doctor in London and was President of the Royal College of Surgeons London branch. He is survived by his wife Josephine daughter Sheila son Gerard brother of Paddy farmer and milk delivery man Annagelliffe Cavan sisters Kathleen Crowe USA Margaret Marsh Dublin and Mrs Antoinette Murphy Earlsvale Road Cavan. Funeral following Requiem Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart Edge Hill Wimbledon to Battersea Morten cemetery.
Ulster power their way to their 9th successive Railway Cup Final beating Munster 2-12 to 0-6 in a very poorly contested Railway Cup semi final at Croke Park. Munster with the advantage of the strong wind and heavy rain in their backs trailed Ulster by 1-4 to 0-5 at the interval and the writing for the small crowd was on the wall. Sean O Neill was outstanding in the forwards and the speed and teamwork of debut boy Steve Duggan and Gene Cusack carved holes in a very pedestrian disinterested Munster defence. They now play Connaught in the final at Croke Park on Saint Patrick’s Day and the Celt calls for the inclusion of Hughie Newman who was mysteriously omitted from the Ulster team for the semi final.
Pictured are Cavan anglers with their trophies won during the year. Sean Young fly casting Norman Cinnamond Scottish Bowl for his interprovincial prowess with Ulster and Vincent Bartley heaviest trout.
18,161 copies of the Anglo Celt are sold each week and it is estimated that over 70,000 people read the paper each week.
March 6th 1970 Death of Gerry Lovett Cathedral Road at the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin. Aged 62. He was a native of Beare Island County Cork. He taught for a period in Donegal before being appointed as a Metal Work teacher to Cavan Technical School in 1936. Headmaster of Cavan Vocational School at his death. He over saw a huge change in the manner of education at Technical School resulting in the imminent erection of the state of the art Vocational School at Cullies cemetery . At his death, he was Secretary of Saint Josephs Young Priest Society, President of Cavan Saint Vincent De Paul. Former Secretary of Cavan Cumainn Fianna Fáil. Founder member and long time President of Cavan CYMS. He was at one time the leading activist for Fianna Fail in the Cavan area and stood for election in a General Election where his respectable vote helped to re elect Paddy Smith and Mick Sheridan. He took a life long interest in the welfare of his students and placed many of them in employment in the area. He was always available to impart knowledge or give grinds to students studying for the Garda or other professions. At his funeral Guards of Honour from all the local organisations including the members of Cavan CYMS who met the cortege at the outskirts of the town.He is survived by his wife Margaret, one daughter Mary (Oldcastle) and sons Diarmuid, Anselem, Gerard and John. He was brother of Eileen McDonald South End on Sea England Rev P J Gargan Adm officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry and pupils from Cavan Technical School formed a guard of honour on each side of the hearse as it made its way through streets of Cavan with every business closed and shuttered as mark of respect.
Same Week Death of Doctor Dominick McCabe Farnham Street in Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn at the age of 51. Son of the late Senator Dominick and Mrs Mary McCabe NT Killygarry House. He was educated at Killygarry National School Saint Patrick’ s College and UCD. He first took up an appointment as House Surgeon in the Surgical Hospital before setting up his own busy practice and later being appointed Physician in Saint Phelim’s Hospital where he was very popular with patients and staff. “Exceptional talent and humour”. Compere of the 1966 and 1969 winning Saint Phelim's Hospital Group in the Tops of Breffni. He was a man of great humour and ready wit and loved nothing better than a good yarn to lighten his load. Even when the laugh was on himself Dominick could always break into a ready smile and twinkle in the eye. Member and Captain of County Cavan Golf Club-the course was closed as mark of respect on Saturday until 2 pm . He is survived by his wife Beda, daughters Annette, Barbara, Caroline, Irene and baby son Dominick “Easy going manner and sense of humour belied his greatness as a medical practitioner”. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Michael ‘Mick’ Sheridan politician and farmer Ballyhillan Crossdoney at his residence at the age of 73. He was a Fianna Fail TD for County Cavan from 1966-1961 when he retired. Member of one of the great Cavan Republican families. He was a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and joined the Irish Volunteers in 1915. He was a very active member of the IRA from 1919 and was Brigade Commander from 1922-1923. As early as 1915 he paraded with the Volunteers in Ballinagh when the famous O Rahilly visited the village. His activities during the Black and Tan War led to his arrest and imprisonment in Belfast Gaol in 1921. In Cavan town Mick Sheridan was a constant visitor to the Cavan House which was considered a safe house for Volunteers and IRA men on the run. Indeed all three of the Sheridan brothers were staunch active members of the IRA and their sister Brid later to be County Cavan Librarian was a leading member of Cumann Na Mbhan. Indeed the family home at Crossdoney was burnt to the ground by the Black and Tans and his brother Captain Tommy Sheridan was shot dead in an exchange of fire with the Black and Tans in Crossdoney. Mick Sheridan had no enemies and such was his popularity that he drew support from all quarters creeds and classes. He headed the poll in 1933 General Election but after that he was always elected second to the high profile Paddy Smith who was Minister in several Fianna Fail Governments. He was an outstanding man for the small farmers and fought tooth and nail to introduce schemes with incentives to keep the small farmer on the land and at home. He was a leading member of Cavan County Council and Cavan Committee of Agriculture for many years. Mick Sheridan TD and Freedom Fighter is survived by his wife Elizabeth and daughter Ann Reilly Lagan Belturbet. He was a brother of Cmdt Sean Sheridan Crossdoney Patrick Sheridan Drumcrow and Miss M Sheridan Ballyhillan Crossdoney. Father Michael Gilbride officiated at the removal and funeral Mass on Saturday and Sunday in Saint Phelim’s Church Ballinagh to the adjoining cemetery which was by far the biggest ever seen in the area The coffin was draped in the tricolor and the firing party under Captain Peter Moynagh discharged a volley of shots over the grave while Teddy McCormack Cavan sounded the last post on the bugle. President De Velera was represented by Captain Danny Flood Eastern Command.
Death of Harriett E Wellwood ‘Springville’ Earlsvale Road Cavan at 30 Hyde Park Dalkey the home of her son Judge Herbert E Wellwood. She was extremely popular in Cavan taking an active part in all of the social events in the town and was closely associated with the music and choir in the Church of Ireland Cavan. Her husband Henry Wellwood was Town Surveyor in the town for many years spanning both British and Irish rule. She is survived by her son Judge Herbert E Wellwood and two daughters.
Death of Margaret Webber nee Sutherland late of Connolly Street Cavan . She emigrated over 60 years ago and returned home on holiday in 1950 for the one and only time. She is survived by her husband and daughters and was sister of Mrs Jack Reilly Barber Connolly Street.
At the AGM of Cavan Anglers Club the Treasurer Tommy Donohoe announced that the Club had won £100 in the Prize Bonds and their credit balance now stood at £100. Chairman Vincent Bartley Vice Chairman Norman Cinnamond Secretary Rev George Millar and Weighmaster Johnny Donohoe. Annagh Lake restocked in June 1969 will reopen for fishing on July 1st 1970.Permit will be required and three fish per angler quota applies.
Cavan Junior Chamber 1970 President Leo McGrath Vice President Noel McIntyre Secretary Geraldine Fitzpatrick Treasurer Eva Bonney. Committee Michael Drysdale and Mary Glavey.
Cavan CYMS Snooker Pictured are Dessie Lenihan( Junior Runner Up), Francis (Rinty) Monaghan(Senior Winner), Paddy O Reilly (Chairman), Bernard Sharkey (Senior Runner Up) and Hubert Smith (Junior Champion)
March 13th 1970:Pictured are Philip Dunne (aged 13) 5 Saint Brigids and his friend 9 year old Martin Brady 4 Saint Brigid's who found a carrier pigeon while playing in the Dew Drop Inn yard.
Same Week: Death of Michael Farrelly aged 63 Tullac Mongan. Immensely strong he worked with Paddy Elliott for over 22 years. Played the big drum in the old Labour Band. He was also Chairman and Secretary for many years and was closely associated with the development of the Labour Party and Cavan Harps. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth son Michael and 2 daughters Mrs J Drumm England and Mrs W McDonald Cheswick London and sister Mrs Lally Saint Mary’s Terrace. Father Desmond O Dowd officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Members of the Technical Bureau of Investigation as valuable antiques are stolen by an international gang from Farnham House. The theft was discovered by the caretakers Mr and Mrs Josie Smith.
Sympathy is extended to Michael Geoghegan Publican Church Street on the death of his mother Brigid in Castleblayney.
Main topic of debate at Cavan Urban Council is the recent deaths of Drs Jack Sullivan and Dominick McCabe with all members uniting in passing a vote of sympathy to the families of these two great men who served the people of the town so admirably and so unselfishly over the last long number of years. Problem now is that it is almost impossible to access a doctor in Cavan with no Dispensary Doctor appointed and only Doctor Charles Lorrigan Dispensary Doctor Ballyhaise available for a short period of time each day. To compound matters Doctor Brian Galligan is selling his house after being appointed in the midst of this crisis Dispensary Doctor in Kilnaleck and according to the County Manager Dermot McCarthy no doctors want to come to Cavan at the moment. Doctor Con Lenihan has taken over the private practice of Dr Flannery but is working night and day attending to his own ever growing list of patients.
Death of Owen Burn 5 Owen Roe at the age of 76. He took a leading part in the War of Independence and was a member of Cavan town Old IRA. He was interred in Ballykinlar in 1922 The coffin was draped in the tricolor and colleagues formed a guard of honour as the funeral cortege left the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim bound for Cullies cemetery. Father Des O Dowd officiated. He is survived by two brothers Bennie in Australia and James Cavan
March 20th 1970:Death of “a Legend” Doctor Jack Sullivan Church Street and formerly Upper Main Street (Eason’s) at the Richmond Hospital Dublin following a long illness. Jack was born in Upper Main Street to Bernard and Mrs Sullivan extensive hardware merchants Upper Main Street. Jack was educated at Drumcrave Saint Patrick’s College and UCD where he graduated as a doctor in 1931 obtaining the highest marks in Ireland in his Finals He was later a house surgeon and intern at the Mater Hospital before being appointed Assistant County MOH for Westmeath. Later he worked in England and obtained his DPH with first class honours. Such was his status in the medical world that he lectured for a period of time in UCD on Clinical Medicine and he was expected to continue working towards being a Consultant but Jack like Saint Patrick could hear the voice of the poor downtrodden Cavan people and was appointed Medical Officer in Ballinagh and Ballyhaise before being appointed Dispensary Doctor for Cavan town in 1944. He was an outstanding athlete hurler golfer footballer boxer and handballer representing Cavan with distinction at the Tailteann Games. He was first in everything he did or competed in being University Champion at boxing for many years giving an all out action performance similar to his hero Jack Dempsey. He was an outstanding member of County Cavan Golf Club being captain of the Club. For many years he was Medical Officer to the Cavan team during their All Ireland winning days. Above all he was an amazing doctor and his reputation as a diagnostician was unsurpassed anywhere. His dedication to the sick poor and destitute was legendary and he worked from dawn to dusk relieving and aiding his people whom he dearly loved and all were addressed by their first name. He was forever linked to Nurse Dale Jenkins in his outstanding work attending at births and all rich and poor received the same warm welcome to this world. Their skill together was legendary and all deliveries at the time were carried out in the safest most professional manner. In a very poor time in Cavan during and after the War years Jack Sullivan was the star that people followed and his skill advice and medical expertise were a great source of help and support. Jack was born at the ‘Butt of the Half Acre’ and he knew from an early age the poverty and destitution leading to ill health that people suffered in Cavan. Fourteen floral wreaths were placed on his coffin six were from ‘grateful patients in Saint Patrick’s Terrace Wolfe Tone Street Lake View Saint Aidan’s Terrace Owen Roe Jubilee Terrace Breffni Saint Brigid’s Terrace Tullac Mongan and Fairview. There were also wreaths from Cavan Tenant’s Association and Cavan Garda of whom he was Medical Officer. He will never be replaced or replicated in the hearts of Cavan people. His warm caring personality genial presence medical expertise and know how will never be seen in the town again. He walked through the Golden Gates greeted by Saint Peter early on Tuesday morning with the prayers of the poor ringing all round. He left a host of friends and grateful patients this man had no enemies. Jack when he could spare the time took a great interest in local history and collected old historic guns swords and artifacts many of them on permanent display in the National Museum in Dublin. He was Treasurer of Cavan Owen Roe Week and long after his death the balance of the monies about £500 were transferred to the Cavan Swimming Pool Committee. Survived by his wife Kathleen, daughters Carena Coleman Navan, Aíne and Frances and son John Medical Student UCG. He was brother of Cmdt Dr Benny Sullivan Army Medical Corps Gormanston Mrs Maisie Magee Mrs Rita Kenny Belturbet and Mrs Kitty McDonagh Bailieboro. Many people from Cavan travelled to Dublin to escort the cortege from the hospital which stretched for several miles as it approached Cavan. A guard of honour was provided by Cavan Red Cross and the National Headquarters were represented by Eileen Malone. The remains were received at the packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim by Rev ABC McGrath. Hundreds of people from far outside Cavan made their way the following day to the Cathedral for the Requiem Mass celebrated by Father ABC McGrath with the Gardai Siochan escort carrying the remains from the Cathedral down to the road where colleagues of the late Jack carried the coffin to his house in Church Street before the cortege made its way through the town were all business premises were closed and shuttered to his final resting place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Students from both the Poor Clare’s and Loreto were among the mourners as Doctor Jack’s daughters Aine and Frances are teachers. Fathers ABC McGrath assisted by Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated at the graveside and amidst a scene of universal tears and mourning one of Cavan’s greatest ever men was laid to his eternal rest. May he Rest in Peace. Cavan Golf Club was closed as mark of respect and Cavan Bridge Club called off their weekly session on Tuesday night.
Eddie Quinn Butcher Lake View is pictured with the first trout of the Season a 7½ lb trout caught by his father Pat on a copper spoon bait at Killykeen.
Saint Norbert’s College Kilnacrott in the presence of a large crowd at Breffni Park that included the new Lord Abbot Kevin Smith beat Saint Tiernach’s Clones 0-10 to 0-6 to win the Dalton Cup which they last one for the first time in 1965 after being finalists in 1964. The team was trained by Father F McKiernan. Scorers Gerry Morris 0-3 P Brady 0-2 P Reilly 0-2 M Brady and P McGonigle 0-1 each.
Terence S Smith presents Cavan Urban District Council with an updated list of Officers and members of Cavan UDC 1900-1960 on the occasion of the diamond jubilee of the opening of the Town Hall in 1910. Terence is the author of the Civic History of the Town of Cavan. The Town Commissioners ceased to exist from March 31st 1900 and the new Urban Council was founded on April 1st 1900. Terence has been greatly assisted in compiling his latest document by The Town Clerk and The National Library in Dublin. He presented the Council with a copy of the Dinner Menu for the opening of the Town Hall. The function went on all night and the admission in 1910 was a princely 10/-. The Vice Chairman Maurice Jackson presided and among those to express thanks to Teddy Smith were Labour members Tom O Connor and John O Rourke with his good friend Joe McGovern furnishing an excellent reference of Terence who was born over Smyth’s Electrical Shop where his father Michael J Smyth member and Chairman of Cavan UDC and his mother Mary Josephine nee Maloney carried on a bar grocery and shipping agency for White Star Lines. Michael Smyth was also an extensive farmer having land at College Street ‘Randy’s Hill’ and Dublin Road as well as Drumcrave.
Get well wishes for Tom Fitzpatrick are sent from Cavan Urban Council who collapsed after a recent debate in Dail Eireann and is recovering in a Dublin Hospital. The Council approved overdraft facility of £8,000 to the 30th June 1970.
Joe McGovern CNP member of Cavan Urban Council tells the members that Jack Sullivan was his friend and counselor for over 50 years. He knew him as a footballer athlete boxer motor cyclist handballer. He was an outstanding student and was always first no matter what he undertook. From youth Jack was a genius but always acted humbly and with great dignity towards his friends never leaving them out of any action no matter who or what was the distinguished gathering or people. Jack went to school with Joe at Drumcrave and later they attended Saint Patrick’s College where according to Joe their paths diversified with Jack heading for Dublin to become a doctor and taking first place in Ireland at the finals in the College of Surgeons. Jack was a brilliant diagnostician all he had to do was take one look into your eyes and he had a good idea what ailed you. He could have been one of Ireland’s leading Specialists but chose the Drumlins of his native Cavan rather than the opulent leafy shades of Fitzwilliam or Merrion Square to practice and this was to the immense benefit to the people of his native town. Cavan in one month lost giants of the caliber of Jack Sullivan Dominick McCabe and Gerry M Lovett who did so much to advance the standard of education for the poor and deprived of Cavan. Benny Cafferty Maurice Jackson John O Rourke also spoke and passed a vote of sympathy with the family of James Keyes an outstanding member of the outdoor staff for many years whose untimely death occurred recently.
Cavan Bridge for the Cullen Cup at the Lake Hotel Virginia 1st Mr and Mrs W O Farrell Longford Best Gross Joan O Hanlon and Gerry Hunt.
Sligo Drama Circle are two in a row winners of the Premier award and The Doctor Patrick Lyons Cup at Cavan Drama Festival with their presentation of ‘A Street Car Named Desire’ a three act drama by Tennessee Williams. As in 1969,they performed on the last night scoring 92 marks. Second Strand Players Dublin 3rd Ballintra Castleblayney. Winners of the elocution section were Loreto College Cavan Louise McDonnell, Paula Carolan and Helen English. Anglo Celt Cup ‘Thirty Three Players Dublin with ‘Who Shall We Tell’. Best Producer Ann O Driscoll Sligo??? Best Setting Ballintra Players Castleblayney. Best Actor John Fitzpatrick Sligo. Best Actress Nora Wilson Newport Players and Marie O Reilly 57 Theatre Dublin
Death of Sarah Ronan at the residence of her daughter Joan (Courtney) in Cork. In her early 70s,widow of Paul former lino type Operator in the Anglo Celt. Survived by her sons Leo and Paddy. daughters Joan, Kathleen London and Joy Harper London .Funeral took place in Cork.
Death of Mary Ann Owens formerly Upper Main Street in Belfast where she lived for the last 26 years. She was the owner of a grocery shop in Upper Main Street for many years and sold home produce including her own baking vegetables and jam. She was very involved in Church affairs and was a leading member of the Church of Ireland in Cavan. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and burial which took place from Cavan Parish Church to the New Cemetery. Rev Archdeacon Shire and Rev George Millar presided.
Saint Patrick’s College perform their outstanding version of ‘Oklahoma’ in the Ne Concert Hall in Saint Patrick’s College. Over 20 principles in the cast and brings back memories of the famous Gilbert and Sullivan Operas performed in the Town Hall by the Saint Patrick’s College Musical Society in the late 1940s and 1950s.
Bishop celebrates the 10 o clock Mass in the Cathedral on Saint Patrick’s Day with Father PJ McManus celebrating the 11:30 and evening Mass at 7:30 in Irish and Father Des O Dowd celebrating the 8 am Mass on Saint Patrick’s morning. The tricolor flew from the Courthouse and the Breffni Boys Band paraded the streets of the town after the 11:30 Mass.
Michael Leddy well known painter and decorator is painting and decorating the Church of Ireland which has been vacated during the work with Services taking place in the Protestant Hall. Saint John’s Church of Ireland will be rededicated on Sunday 19th April 1970.
Annual retreat for students of the technical school is being given at the school by Father Des O Dowd with Colm Traynor reading the Lesson.
Ulster win the Railway Cup with a comprehensive 2-11 to 0-10 victory over Connaught in the final at Croke Park before an attendance of 15,000. Two goals in the opening ten minutes swung the game towards Ulster who playing with the strong wind were ahead 2-8 to 0-3 at the interval. Ulster A Gallagher Tyrone Andy McCabe Cavan Tom McCreesh Armagh Tom O Hare Down Brian McEniff Donegal Malachy McAfee Derry Enda McGowan Cavan Ray Carolan Captain Tony McAtemney Antrim J Murphy Down Mickey Niblock Derry Steve Duggan Cavan Gene Cusack Cavan Sean O Neill Down Sean O Connell Derry
George C Scott wins the Oscar for Best Actor for his role as ‘General Patton’ in the film ‘Patton’ but refuses the Oscar describing the ceremony as “ a meat parade” and condems the Oscars as “offensive barbarous and innately corrupt”
Loreto College win the Irish Question Time at the College with Saint Norbert’s and Saint Patrick’s College joint second. Rev Brother Eoin De La Salle School was Question Master. Pictured are the Loreto team Anna O Callaghan Ann O Reilly Paula Carolan and Mary Bartage
Death of “a Legend” Doctor Jack Sullivan Church Street. Survived by his wife Kathleen, daughters Corina, Aíne and Frances and son John. Jimmy McEntee an old school friend and neighbour from ‘The Breifne Bar’ Upper Main Street writes an ‘Appreciation’ “Jack Sullivan was loved by all people regardless of their creed or circumstances. His keen perception and agile mind served him well in his profession, his diagnosis were almost always correct. His sense of humour brought relief to many a troubled soul”. Jack was born in 1905 at Upper Main Street (Easons) where the family carried on an extensive hardware business. Educated at Drumcrave National School, Saint Patricks College and UCD where he excelled academically and in sport. Outstandingly brave, he was Inter Varsity Boxing Champion on several occasions. He was a very good athlete and won most of the races he entered at Sports and Feiseanna throughout the country. He never lost the common touch and his friends were always included no matter how exalted the company. Outstanding golfer he was Captain at County Cavan in 1955. One of the main organisers of the Tercentenary Celebrations of the death of Owen Roe O Neill in 1949.Priceless collection of guns rifles swords and other artifacts’ much of which he donated to the National Museum. Although ill at the time, he organised the farewell social and presentation for his great friend and comrade Nurse Dale Jenkins on her retirement. Over 1,000 people thronged the Town Hall on February 21st 1969 and the evening was brought to a conclusion with the singing of the Butch Moore hit of the time ‘Born to Be with You’ The Old Folks Home and Day Centre on Cathedral Road are named in his memory. A feature of the funeral was the packed Cathedral representing all classed and creeds and the fact that every working class area sent a wreath in loving memory of a doctor who never sought monetary reward from those who could not afford it. Dr.Jack Sullivan is interred in Killygarry.
March 27th 1970:End of ‘The Half Acre’ as bulldozers knock the last of the houses in Mitchell Street. Owed its notoriety to the fact that it was the last place in the British Isles where typhoid broke out.It was named the Half Acre because Lord Farnham originally donated the land for house building.
Same Week: Terry Sexton son of Terry and Lily Sexton 4 Saint Patrick's Terrace Swellan is best actor in the over 10 section at the Ulster Irish Drama Festival in Belfast. The play ‘Bui Bealtaine’ was produced by Bill Henry and Brother Gerard.
Dana wins The Eurovision Song Contest for Ireland for the first time in Amsterdam with ‘All kinds of Everything’ written by Derry Lyndsey and Jackie Smith.
Death of Michael Foster at Saint Felim’s Hospital. He was a native of Martin Savage Terrace Sligo He was cousin of the late Edward Christina Marona Foster and brother in law of Lena Foster Market Square and is survived by his wife Mary two daughters Philomena and Helen. Funeral from Saint Columba’s Rosses Point to the adjoining cemetery.
Annual Easter commemoration takes place at the grave of Patrick McManus Killaduff cemetery Swanlinbar where the rosary was recited for the repose of all Republican prisoners and the oration was given by Tony Ruane.
Cavan National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Chairman Brother Cassenius Vice Chairman Bob Henderson Hon Inspector Mr Mitchell Treasurer Mrs Drury and Secretary Doreen Lord.
The New Sports Centre will open with Joe Dolan and the Drifters with Steve Duggan the well known Cavan and Ulster footballer appointed Manager of the new complex. The new ballroom is licensed for 2,000 dancers and is owned by well known Cavan impresario Tommy McCormick.
Larry Cunningham and the Country Blue Boys pack out the Royal Albert Hall on Saint Patrick’s Night with John McNally the famous tenor and the inimitable girl from Tyrone Eileen Donaghy as guests. The concert was in aid of the Irish Centre in London headed up by Father Tom Sheridan.
April 3rd 1970: Jim McNally Superintendent appeals to Cavan Urban Council to implement the plan devised and presented by the Garda Commissioner to allow only one way traffic from the Cathedral up Connolly Street Bridge Street Town Hall Street and Abbey Street one way and two way traffic in Farnham Street. After a lengthy debate the Council postponed a decision and Superintendent McNally tells the Council that he will relay their views to the Council but the Commissioner has the power to impose his own solution.
Death of Thomas Murray Owen Roe at the age of 85 in Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. He was a most popular and well known resident. He is survived by his son two daughters and one brother. Father PJ McManus officiated at the well attended funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Death of James (Joe) Connolly Mountpleasant Square Dalkey? At the age of 78. He ran a grocery shop in Cavan for many years before emigrating to England. He is survived by his brother Frank in Belturbet and Philip in Manchester nephews nieces relatives and many friends. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the burial which took place in Cullies cemetery .
The Tops of Breffni are moving out of the Town Hall and the popular show that never enjoys much coverage in the Anglo Celt will take place in the new Convent Hall at Saint Clare’s Cock Hill with first round ties including Saint Felim’s V Mountnuggent Bunnoe V Kilnacrott.
Tom McKenna’s Drapery Store on Bridge Street corner is burnt to the ground on Easter Saturday. The alarm was raised by Kitty Corrigan when the flat at the top of the stairs went on fire probably a gas explosion. Micheal Smyth was in the shop at the time and carried the cash register to safety with many neighbours and friends carrying out valuable stock until the premises were engulfed in flames. Cavan Fire Brigade eventually brought the blaze under control with hundreds watching the drama unfolding on a beautiful sunny Holy Saturday. Belturbet Killeshandra and Ballyjamesduff brigades at the ready but not called in to help.
Easter ceremonies at Cavan Cathedral include many members of the Laity taking a prominent part for the first time. The Gardai in full uniform escorted the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose with Sergeant Michael Lee in charge. Father PJ Gargan was the celebrant and priests from Saint Pat’s and the Parish took part. The Cathedral Choir in excellent voice male and female was under Father ABC McGrath. Father Des O Dowd celebrated the Mass of the Last Supper with Fathers Dan Gallogly deacon and cross bearer Leo Reilly MC Father Patrick Gargan Adm. On Good Friday the Passion was read by Fathers Ray Brady ABC McGrath and James Carroll. The celebrant was Father Des O Dowd Deacon Father Sean Brady Sub Deacon John Murphy and MC Father PJ Gargan Adm. On Holy Saturday the blessing of the Baptismal Font Paschal Candle and Baptismal Vows was conducted by Father Des O Dowd while the Bishop celebrated the Vigil Mass with Deacon Father Torlac O Reilly Sub Deacon Frank McKiernan Ballinamore and MC Father Paddy Gargan. Father PJ Gargan celebrated the 8 and 10 am Masses on Easter Sunday while Father PJ McManus celebrated the 11:30.
Daily Mail Trophy at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Phil Lawlor and Brian O’ Reilly with 68 ½ second Paddy Fleming and Paddy Duffy with 69 ½ while Tadhg McCarthy won the Easter Stableford with 41 points and Jim Rafter was second with 38 points.
Mary Rogers a native of Cootehill and teacher in the Royal School Enniskillen will give the annual lecture following the AGM of Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne entitled ‘Myths and Monuments of Bhreifne’
Virginia Vocational School captained by Ken Doherty win the Ulster Vocational Schools title when they beat Saint Paul’s Lurgan 2-6 to 1-6 at Saint Mary’s Park Castleblayney. They led by two points at half time and on their way to the title beat Tyrone/ Fermanagh and Draperstown county Derry.
Bronze medal awarded to Garda Michael Wilson Ballinagh by the ISPCA. Pictured are Mrs WE Drury Treasurer Brother Cassenius Chairman and Doreen Lord Secretary.
April 10th 1970 Dermot Healy ‘Milséan Bhreifne’ Main Street has his script ‘Somebody’s Making It ‘ 30 minute drama accepted by ITV for adaptation to a TV play. Past pupil of Saint Clare’s De La Salle Saint Pats and UCD, Dermot is in the Insurance business in England and lives in Pimlico for the last year.
Pictured are “talented young Cavan pianists” Jacqueline Maloney 1st in Junior Piano Solo at Sligo Feis Cheoil in the 12-14 age group while her sister Finnola was 2nd in the 10-12 age group. They are pictured with their music teacher Mrs Kay Anderson ATCI (Snr) Royal School. Both are daughters of George V and Maura Maloney Drumelis Cavan.
Saint Clares 4th Class win the Ulster Irish Drama Festival for their adaptation of Aladdin in Irish. There are forty girls in the cast.
Fourth Class Saint Clare’s win the Ulster School’s Drama as Gaeilge and the McCartan Cup at the Ulster School’s Irish Drama Festival in Belfast with their brilliant adaptation of ‘Aladdin’ in the 9-11 ½ age group with a cast of over forty young girls.
Drumalee with Tony Coyle back in goals are confidently tipped to beat Saint Joseph’s Arva in the final of the Intermediate League at Breffni Park next Sunday. Drumalee are the Intermediate championship winners beating Arva in last years late final.
Cavan CYMS Table Tennis Club are sponsoring the first ever Cavan Open Table Tennis Championship at Saint Augustine’s Hall where there will be four tables in constant action.
Cavan Badminton Club Close Championship Men’s Singles for the Richard Black Perpetual Cup Frank Glancey runner up David Small. Ladie’s Doubles Maureen Crowe and Lauri McConnell beat Mrs Carville and Mrs Ann Smith Mixed Doubles Joe Mullery and Mrs Carville Men’s Doubles Gabriel Kelly and Jim O Dowd.
Paul McCartney issues a statement to say he is leaving the Beatles. Paul attributes the split to “personal differences musical differences business differences but most of all because I have a better time with my wife Linda and family”!
Dorothy Fannin Killamullen Drung is seriously injured, fracturing both her legs when alighting from her husband’s car outside the Clinic Cathedral Road on Thursday last. She is described as serious but stable at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital.
Public meeting of the Itinerant Settlement Committee in Saint Augustine’s Hall with Father Fehilly Chairman and Victor Bewley Secretary of the Irish Itinerant Settlement Association will address the meeting.
April 17th 1970 The World watches in horror as Apollo 13 on its way to the moon suffers damage to water and heating system over 200,000 miles from earth on Tuesday. With God’s Help and the skill and technique of the NASA Ground Control the three man crew abort the flight and seek refuge in the Lunar Module which is hurtling to earth and hopefully will splash down safe and sound with the three Astronauts Commander James Lovell Fred Haise and John Swigget safe and sound in the Pacific Ocean at 6 pm on Friday next.
Felicity Sheridan Upper Main Street Frances McKiernan College Street Rosaleen Brady Butlersbridge Tess Kelly Surgical Hospital Marie Soden Wolfe Tone Street Gloria Jackson Swellan and Joan Cronin Annaglough are finalists in the Miss Cavan Contest at the New Spor’s Centre in Cavan. The winner will go forward to the Miss Ireland contest in Dublin. The sponsors are Mecca London with Connie Lynch Manager of the Royal Showband the Irish agent.
Drumalee captained by Séamus Fay complete the double winning the Intermediate League against Saint Joseph’s Arva by 3-09-to 2 09 after leading by 3-7 to 0-2 at half time Only change from the Championship team is that Tony Coyle was back in goals and releases Paddy Lyons for outfield duties. Small attendance , “high standard of football” played in a downpour with underfoot conditions described as “treacherous”. Joey and Kieran O Keefe were outstanding at centre field in first half with both tiring badly in trying conditions as Arva took over in the second half. Goals from Donie Fay after just one minute which was disputed holding up the game for over five minutes and another by Kieran O Keefe gave Drumalee a half time lead of while Donie Fay and Micheal Greenan were top scorers. In appalling conditions wind rain and very muddy surface Drumalee with the benefit of the elements were totally dominant in the second half but from a hopeless position Saint Joseph’s closed the gap to three points at the end. With two great saves Tony Coyle signaled that he was back to his brilliant best in goals Joe Browne at full back was terrific with outstanding flankers in Ollie Reilly and Tommy Smith Seamus McCauley staked his claim for a place on the senior county team at centre half with Michael Smith and Seamus Captain tackling like tigers particularly when the tide turned in the second half. At centre field Joey O Keefe and Kieran O Keefe lorded it in the first half with Kieran scoring a great goal but they ran out of steam in the second half as Arva took over. Micheal Greenan and Donie Fay were superb forwards with the latter putting the champions on the victory road with an opportunist goal in the first minute. Paddy Lyons Frank Walsh Dennis O Keefe and Tommy McCauley were always prominent particularly in their scoring spree in the fist half but the supply dried up and Drumalee were hanging on to the ropes as the referee signaled the end of a great game played in splendid sporting manner in the worst possible weather conditions with Seamus Fay receiving the trophy from new County Chairman Jim McDonnell and HL Smith Secretary of the County Board providing cover with a giant umbrella. Drumalee Tony Coyle Oliver O Reilly Joey Browne Tommy Smith Seamus Fay Captain S McCauley Michael Smith Joey O Keefe and Ciaran O Keefe Micheal Greenan Frank Walsh Tommy McCauley Dennis O Keefe Paddy Lyons Donie Fay. Sub Pat Geoghegan for Seamus Fay injured.
Cavan Table Tennis Open sponsored by Cavan CYMS Table Tennis Club attracts an entry of over 120 played on four tables in Saint Augustine’s Hall at 3:30 on Saturday afternoon and finishes just after 2 am on Sunday morning. Star of the show was 17 year old Alan Latimer from Ashfield who beat organiser and interprovincial table tennis star Seamus White 21-16 19-21 24-22 in a sensational final played to a high standard and in a very friendly sporting manner. Mrs Benny Moore of the Mace Shop in Cavan proved the outstanding lady of the Ladie’s singles beating Airmid O Hanlon Cavan Golf Club in the semi final 21-13 21-18 before defeating Mrs Gordon 21-19 21-13. Mrs Moore and Mrs Gordon later teamed up beat Misses Fay and Gordon 21-7 and 21-13 in the Ladie’s doubles. The mixed doubles final was won by Brian Tighe Stradone and Mrs Gordon who defeated Oliver Malone and Mrs Walsh 21-11. In the final event of the night Seamus White and Jim Fay defeated Sean and PJ Carroll in a great final 17-21 21-17 and 21-12 in the men’s doubles finals.
Bishop Austin Quinn and Father Terence McManus officiate at the Pioneer Rally in Saint Patrick’s College where two members of Alcoholics Anonymous gave testimony of their experience with alcohol.
Death of Charles Kemp Rahulton Butlersbridge well known extensive farmer in the area at the age of 82. He was a leading member of the Church of Ireland Community and was a member of the Select Vestry for many years. As a neighbour Charles had no equal always on hand to impart advice or help out in a neighboring farm. He was a man of great charity and generosity and many of the poorest in the community were indebted to him and his wife and family. He is survived by his wife Letita two sons John and Charles grandchildren nephews nieces and many friends and neighbours. Rev GCA Millar presided at the funeral service from Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery Dublin Road Cavan.
Paul McCartney leaves the ‘Beatles’ to set up ‘Wings’ with his wife Linda (Eastman).
April 24th 1970:Death of Joey Murray former Caretaker of Cavan CYMS at the age of 59. Lined out in his youth with Cavan Slashers, Crubany and latterly with Drumalee. Worked for 13 years with the outdoor staff Cavan UDC. Survived by his wife Mary, sons Philip Kildare and Tommy Cavan and daughters Bridie Fairview, Pauline Tullac Mongan and Ann Nottingham five brothers Terry Owen Roe Johnny Saint Brigids Jimmy Surrey England Mickey Jubilee Terrace Tommy Saint Aidan’s three sisters Mrs O Kelleher Liverpool Mrs J Downey London and Mrs J Murphy Tullac Mongan. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Budget Day without the Minister of Finance Charles Haughey who suffered serious injuries at his home in a riding accident necessitating hospitalization. Jack Lynch Taoiseach in the absence of Charles Haughey delivered the Budget Speech. Big surprise was the doubling of the newly introduced Turnover Tax from 2 ½ % to 5 %. Contributory Old Age Pension up 17/6 to £5 non contributory up 10/- to £4-5-0. Disability and Unemployment Benefit up 15/- to £4-5-0 Dole up £3-12-0 Urban and £3-6-0 Rural.
The beautiful 17 year old Eileen Donohoe from Cootehill is crowned ‘Miss Cavan 1970’ at a gala ball in the new Sport’s Centre. She now heads for the International Hotel in Dublin for the ‘Miss Ireland’ contest on May 2nd to be compeered by Jimmy Saville well known BBC disc jockey.
Saint Patrick’s College captained by Myles Dungan nephew of Father Torlac O Reilly win the RTE Ulster Quiz competition and now take part in the All Ireland final to be televised on 21st May 1970. Team Myles Dungan 16 captain PJ Rudden 15 Patrick Murray 14 and Liam Tuite 14.
Michael J Smith Cootehill Road Cavan retires as Secretary of Cavan County Council after 22 years service. Michael known as ‘Mickey Joe’ served as Staff Officer Accountant and Town Clerk Cavan and Belturbet during his more than 40 years service to Local Government.
Sean McCartan is appointed Headmaster Cavan Vocational School to replace the late Gerard M Lovett. He is a native of Offaly and was educated at Ballyhaise Agricultural College Albert College Crawford Institute UCC UCD and Saint Patrick’s Maynooth. He is married with two children and was previously Principal in Virginia since 1962.
Tractamotors hold their first ever Dinner Dance in the White Horse Hotel Cootehill. Pictured are the committee and officers Johnny Smith Vice Chairman Pat Timmons Secretary and Treasurer J Jackson Chairman Steve Duggan Ollie Conaty Barney Brady George McClarey and Cathal Harton.
Glenlara House Swellan on 76 acres one mile from Cavan town is up for sale on the instructions of Miss R E D Fagan . Allen and Halpin are the Solicitors and O Reilly Taylor and Tweedy Auctioneers.
Same Week: Death of Elizabeth Murray aged 71 of Breffni Terrace at Saint Phelim’ s Hospital. Native of Derrylin. Very popular and well known lady she was popular with all classes and creeds. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Breffni Terrace and 3 sons William Cavan, Paddy and Michael England. Funeral to Cullies cemetery.
Death of Packy Gilchrist College Street at the age of 59 after a long illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. He was employed by Cavan Mineral Waters as a Driver/Salesman for 35 years. Keen card player he never missed a Whist Drive in Cavan CYMS. Member of the well known old Cavan Gilchreest family Wolfe Tone Street. Packy had the handicap of a cleft lip but was always respectable and dignified in his appearance and speech never saying a harsh word. Survived by his wife Catherine, son Gerard ‘Shammy’ and mother Mary Wolfe Tone Street brothers Michael Tommy Andy in London Dessie in Cavan sisters Mary and Kathleen Cavan. Father Des O Dowd officiated at his funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Matthew Fannon who died in Saints Phelim’s Hospital Cavan on Sunday. He was a native of Ballaghdreen and was aged 86. He is survived by his wife Margaret five sons three daughters .Funeral took place from the Cathedral to Cloontusker cemetery in Lanesboro.
The favourites Saint Phelim’s Hospital are edged out of the Tops of Breffni scoring 80 points to share third place with Dundalk. Castleblayney with 87 marks and Lisnaskea with 82 now meet on Sunday next in the Urban Final of the Tops of Breffni 1970. Mountnuggent won the Rural final. Amazingly Saint Felim’s were the only local group to contest this year’s Tops of Breffni which takes place in the new Concert Hall of the Poor Clare School on the Cock Hill.
May 1st 1970:Paul Kelly Moynehall, Brendan Murray (Jnr), Cathedral Road Patrick Cusack Saint Phelim's Place and Noel McHugh Highfield Road are among the Scolarship winners to Saint Patrick’s College.
The new Youth Club are hosting a debate entitled ‘Are we doing too much for Itinerants’ and next week’s subject ‘Do we really want the six counties’ in the Concert Hall of the new Saint Clare’s School
Breffni Textiles owned by Granard native and well known inter county referee Fintan Tierney opens for business on the Dublin Road supplying children’s clothes to shops throughout the nation. Fintan pays tribute to the great help he received from Cavan Development and chief executive Brian O Grady and County Manager Mr McCarthy who sold the land on which the £8,000 factory is built on the Dublin Road at a reasonable price. Fintan Tierney is a native of Granard where his father Joe from Callanan Loughduff ran a drapers shop for over 50 years. Fintan worked in the retail trade in Granard Galway and London before starting Breffni Textiles in Monaghan in 1967 where he made children’s skirts. In March 1968 he moved his operation to a four bedroom house in Cavan with one qualified machinist and three trainees. On December 12th 1969 Fintan and his staff moved to their magnificent new premises on the Dublin Road which measure 4,000 custom built feet and machines imported are the best and most updated in the trade. He specializes in garments for the Under 10 young girl age group and makes all the up to the minute styles. He was educated at Granard National School Saint Mels where he played on the College team. He won a senior Longford Championship medal with his native Grand Saint Mary’s in 1958 before transferring to Cavan where he played with Cavan Gaels in 1961. Due to injury his career was cut short but now Fintan is one of the most popular referees in the country having taken charge of three Junior All Ireland Finals and officiated in every county in Ireland. Fintan is a never say die operator and combines all his activity with being a salesman for ‘Paula Knitwear’.
Handball in Cavan Junior Doubles Dominick Sheridan and J Smith beat Lacken P and J McCusker 21-17 21-19 Junior Singles Greg Sheridan beat J McCusker Lacken 21-16 21-17 Junior Doubles Paddy Rooney and Michael Leddy beat JJ Cullen and B Cullen Mullahoran
“Hannigan’s Self Drive Cars Ashe Street. Car and Mini Bus Hire. Delivered to ship and air terminals. Phone Cavan 39”
Death of Joe Hill Stragella after a long illness at the age of 60. Well known industrious farmer. The family were recently devastated by the death of Joe’s only son Joe in a motor car accident. Survived by his wife Nora NT, daughters Bernadette, Stella and Rita three brothers Phil Latt Michael Ballyjamesduff and Oliver in Australia. Father Desmond O Dowd officiated at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to Killygarry cemetery..
Saint Phelim's Hospital Group led by Sister Mercy retain the Players/Wills trophy by winning the Kilnacrott Group Talent Competition. Lisnaskea are winners of the Tops of Breffni this year held in the Concert Hall of the new Saint Clares School.
Bishop Quinn on a glorious sunny day is pictured with his namesakes Patrick and Mrs Quinn Ballyhaise and their daughter Mary aged 10 and the famous triplet boys now aged 9 Gerry Eugene and Charlie after the new rite of Confirmation in the packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. Everyone in the photo is named Quinn.
Saint Felim’s Hospital Group sparkling performance lands the Player Wills trophy at a packed Saint Norbert’s College Kilnacrott. They were favourites for the double but surprisingly edged out in the ‘Tops of Breffni’. The Show is produced by Sister Mercy. Maisie Magee is Musical Director and Maura Maloney Choreographer.
Saint Patrick’s College after many near misses win the All Ireland Junior Red Cross title in Dublin. Pictured with their instructors Gerry McCormack and Eileen Maloney are L Kelly Captain G McGovern and Sean Sharkey.
After eight weeks of Work to Rule by the Irish Bank Officials Association the Management of the Banks decide to close down altogether as things were nearing chaotic standard. No early resolution of the strike is foreseen.
Death of Margaret Coyle Drumryan at the age of 63. Very popular woman she was well known in Cavan and was famous for her generosity to those less well off in society. She is survived by her six brothers John Corfeyhone Charles in Drung Paddy Pullamore Tom Alackan Phil Shankill and Frank Drumryan. Rev Father Thomas Woods officiated at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Youth Group who have now built up their membership to 120 are looking for more members to enroll at Saint Augustine’s Hall this weekend.
May 8th 1970: Neil Blayney Minister for Agriculture and Charles Haughey Minister for Finance are removed from the Cabinet by Jack Lynch after Liam Cosgrove leader of Fine Gael confronted the Taoiseach with information that both were allegedly linked to a gun running ring to aid the people of Northern Ireland. Later Kevin Boland Minister for Local Government resigns his position in sympathy with his two ousted colleagues. Jack Lynch addressing a very tense Dail with hundreds awaiting silently and anxiously the outcome outside the building said that security forces had informed him two weeks ago of incidents where two of his ministers Charles Haughey and Neil Blayney were engaged in negotiations to import Arms from the Continent for use in Northern Ireland thereby undermining the security of the State and the safety of the people of Northern Ireland. Mr Cosgrove leader of the opposition in a scathing attack said the two Ministers had acted recklessly undermining the security of the state and putting the people in Northern Ireland in a very dangerous position. Arguments and counter arguments broke out among the Government and Opposition benches and it was like something out of a James Bond movie- stranger than fiction. At the end of the debate scuffles and fisticuffs broke out among Government and Opposition as the deputies were filing through division lobbies for the vote.
Bishop Quinn is pictured blessing the new Convent School which was officially opened by Padraig Breathnach Chief Officer of the Department of Education representing the Minister for Education. The Architects are Gaffney and Cullivan while the Contractor is Ledwith Brothers Construction from Templemichael Glebe Longford. The cost of the project was £115,000. Finished to a high specification and bright and airy atmosphere the school is the finest in Ireland and can accommodate 460 pupils from Infants to Senior. All the classrooms have their own exits and play areas linked together by the magnificent Assembly Hall which has accommodation for 400. Father PJ Gargan assisted by Fathers PJ McManus and Des O Dowd celebrated the first Mass in the School where the De La Salle and Poor Clare’s Choir joined together to sing the hymns. The lessons were read by Phil Cullivan Architect and Brother Cassenius Principal De La Salle School. The prayers of the Faithful were recited by pupils from the De La Salle School while the Offertory Gifts were carried by pupils of the Poor Clare Convent. Later Bishop Quinn addressed the congregation and speaking in Irish and English P Breathnach Chief Officer Department of Agriculture representing the Minister declared the school opened. The Architects are Gaffney and Cullivan Farnham Street Building Contractors Ledwith Brothers Templemichael Glebe Longford Quantity Surveyors TC Whelan FRICS Cathedral Street Dublin Painting Contractors HD Jenkins Cavan. Sub Contractors George Milner Aluminum Welders. Consulting Engineers TV Terney and Company. Flooring John Kearns New Inns Ballyjamesduff. Heating Contractor PJ O Reilly Dublin. Lighting Contractor J Dillon and Company Dublin. Stage Lighting Strand Electric Dublin. Acoustic Ceilings M Creedon and Company Dublin. There are 16 classrooms an assembly hall that seats 400 all classrooms are self catered with toilet and washing facilities and each has its own entrance and play area with facilities for Senior Junior and Infants. All classrooms are linked but are fully independent of one another.
Cavan Bridge Championship is won by Surgeon PD Maloney and Joan O Hanlon with the Best Gross while Ann Kelly and Annie McEneaney had the best nett.
Fourteen anglers from Sheffield staying in the refurbished Lakeland Hotel are very impressed with the warm welcome and excellent fishing on the River Erne and Killymooney and Swellan Lakes. This is their first visit to Cavan and they will be back with increased numbers in the months and years ahead.
George Crowe will open his very modern Butcher’s Shop beside the ‘Dew Drop Inn’ on the 15th May 1970.
Lacken who caused the shock of the decade defeating the champions Crosserlough will take on Castlerahan in the Senior League Final at Breffni Park next Sunday. Castlerahan with stars such as county man John Dwyer are the favourites but Lacken will not lack for effort with Oliver Brady and Gus Crowe to the fore.
Bishop Austin Quinn will bless the new ‘Terry Coyle Park’ on May 24th next. The park was formerly Cavan Showground’s and home of the famous Cavan Slasher’s. The new President of the GAA Pat Fanning will officially declare the grounds open. Cavan Gaels will play county champions Crosserlough in the curtain raiser while Kerry will play Cavan in the main game of the day.
John Patrick Murray aged 8 suing by his father Francis ‘Cha’ Murray agrees damages with Cavan Urban Council for £150 in respect of injuries which he sustained when passing number 27 a gate the property of the Council flew open and gashed his head causing a deep wound which later went septic. Judge Ryan at Cavan Circuit Court awarded damages to the Murray family and was told that agreement had been reached with Cavan UDC and that the child had made a complete recovery. P Smith instructed by John V Kelly was for the plaintiff and GV Maloney represented Cavan UDC.
Willie ‘Bill’ O Hanlon is awarded damages of £9,100 in his action against the ESB arising out of injuries received when he fell from a ladder at Main Street Swanlinbar on July 1st 1964. A Jury in the High Court awarded the Plaintiff £15,254 but found the plaintiff 60% negligent and reduced the award to £9,152 with costs. Justice Henchy gave judgment for this amount and awarded Bill O Hanlon his costs/ TF O Higgins assisted by K Mills appeared for Bill O Hanlon and were instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor
John Clancy Proprietor of the ‘Derragarra Inn’ takes into stock his first consignment of rowing boats to be used on the nearby Annagh Lake from Joe Fletcher Killeshandra local agent for Darragh Boats. Derragarra Rent A Boat is registered to John and Angela Clancy.
Death of Henry ‘Harry’ McCauley at his home 64 Orwell Park Rathgar Dublin 6. He was Cavan’s leading business man and was owner of the ‘White Star’ Main Street ‘Imperial Hotel’ Main Street The ‘Farnham Hotel’ Main Street and the Creighton Hotel in Clones. All his establishment were decorated and finished in the same way with marble and mahogany giving out an up market luxurious feel to the premises. He was deeply involved with Cavan Show and was himself an accomplished horseman. He is survived by his sons daughters grandchildren great grandchildren. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Church of the Three Patrons Rathgar to Dean’s Grange cemetery Dublin.
May 15th 1970:Kilegar House the Georgian mansion home of Lord Kilbracken is burnt to the ground despite the best efforts of 5 fire brigades to contain the blaze. John Godley Great Great Grandfather of the present Lord of the same name built the house in 1813. The fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday morning and Lord Kilbracken was awoken from his sleep with the smell of burning and suffocating smoke. Killeshandra Fire Brigade were first on the scene and made us of the Water Tank containing 20,000 gallons of water at the back of the house but the later brigades had to pump water from the river 100 yards away. Valuable French Welsh and Georgian antiques were lost as was the first two chapters of Lord Kilbracken’s latest book. Lord Kilbracken who has a distinguished War record is an Irish Representative Peer and Labour Parliamentary member of the House of Lords where he was due to make a speech on Wednesday afternoon.
Pressure on the Minister for Health Erskine Childers to locate the new hospital for the area in Monaghan brings Tom O Connor to his feet at Cavan UDC when he tells the meeting that people in Monaghan are betting on the outcome and with Erskine Childers representing Monaghan in Dail Eireann the outcome is assured. The County Manager Dermot McCarthy rubbishes the claim with the quip if “any of the members want to make handy money head for Monaghan and put money on Cavan being the favoured destination for the flagship hospital. Dermot McCarthy says he has the word of the Minister himself for his total confidence in the outcome.
Same Week: Death of Lily Lang wife of James Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 58 at a Dublin Hospital after a long illness. Very popular in the town she was known throughout a large area and was an outstanding exhibitor at Cavan Show and a valued member of the Protestant community in Cavan. She was a native of Cloverhill. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore cemetery with Rev GCA Millar presiding.
Death of John Meehan formerly of Wolfe Tone Street after a long illness at the age of 60. He took an active part in the War of Independence and later joined the Free State Army serving in the Cavalry Corps. He was Cavan’s outstanding hurler of the 1920-1930 era winning several county championships with Cavan Slashers. He also played football with Cavan Slashers and figured with his brother Billy on senior championship winning teams. He is survived by his brothers William in Swellan and Tommy in Carrick on Shannon. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery. The coffin was draped in the tricolor and a guard of honour was formed of old colleagues.
Death of Catherine ‘Kitty’ Sexton at the age of 95 at Our Lady’s Hospice in Harold’s Cross Dublin. She was a private nurse in Cavan town for many years until her retirement some 15 years ago. She was a member of an old respected Cavan family and is survived by her brothers Philip in Liverpool and Paddy in Manchester. She was aunt of Peter Sexton Connolly Street and Jimmy Sexton Saint Aidan’s Terrace. Funeral followed Requiem Mass in Mount Jerome cemetery Dublin.
Drop of 45 donations at National Blood Transfusion four day Mobile Clinic in the Protestant Hall. The drop was attributed to the recent outbreak of jaundice in the area. Gold pelicans were awarded to only two people Father Michael Gilbride CC Ballinagh and Cavan’s first ever female recipient the outstanding Eilish Donohoe wife of Tommy Donohoe Garage Proprietor Dublin Road were presented with Gold Pelicans. Eilish is the well known arts and crafts expert and as in everything else she is unique.
Housewives Association 1970:Chairman Sheila White, Vice Chair Josie Coyle, Treasurer Mrs Elizabeth Nee Joint Secretaries Maureen Watters and Mrs R Troy.
Cavan Shamrock’s the holders are favourites to retain the AUL Cup when they meet Monaghan United in the final at Tierquin on Sunday. Shamrocks beat Smarmoor in Ardee 4-3 and eventually ousted Clones United 4-1 after extra time in the semi final. Monaghan United had a narrow 1-0 victory over Belturbet Stars in their semi final.
Castlerahan never troubled by a disappointing Lacken Celtic in a disappointing Senior League final at dry but overcast Breffni Park before a good crowd winning 3-8 to 1-6. Castlerahan led by 1-4 to 0-2 at half time. John O Dwyer the Cavan star was man of the match and architect of much of Castlerahan’s scores taking a key role in two of the goals. John Sheridan of Killinkere was an outstanding referee.
The new toilets at the Town Hall being built by local builder Paddy Elliott and Company will cost £6,000 and will be finished in coarse sandstone to blend in perfectly with the adjoining Town Hall.
Vote of sympathy to Mary Murray and her family 26 Tullac Mongan on the death of her husband Joseph is passed with all members standing with heads bared and in silence at Cavan Urban Council meeting. Joseph ‘Joey’ Murray was a member of the outdoor staff of Cavan UDC for many years.
May 22nd 1970:Hugh Gough is appointed Coarse Angling Officer by the Inland Fisheries Trust. New job entails “investigation of angling methods and techniques”. Hugh is a well known Publican in Church Street with an extensive display of ancient artifacts and weaponry. He is secretary of Cavan Tourist Association Secretary Coarse Angling Association of Ireland and President of the European Coarse Angling Association. He is a publican in Cavan town his parents buying the pub in Church Street from Dan Reilly former Chairman of Cavan County Council.
Nine children of Mr and Mrs Michael O Brien Killynebber singing at the recent very successful Liturgical Festival in the Cathedral. Pictured are Maura 16 Ann 15 Catriona 12 Kieran 13 Jim 8 Damien 11 twin Derval 11 Alita 13 twin of Kieran Barry 15 and Mrs O Brien.
Eileen Donohoe who recently won the Miss Cavan title is installed as the May Fair Queen in Dundalk. The 17 year old Redhills girl wins a holiday for two in Paris and will represent Dundalk at cultural and social events during the coming year.
Over 130 on Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop Quinn. Picture shows a group of invalid patients leaving Saint Phelim’s Hospital for Dublin Airport where they joined forces with the Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage.
William J Scott former employee in McCarren’s Bacon Factory brings an action for incapacitation against his former employees as a result of an accident on 25th January 1963 when the car he was driving was in collision with another car when William was engaged as a diver in McCarren’s and broke his leg which did not respond fully to treatment. Justice Wellwood on hearing the evidence said that Mr Scott suffered temporary incapacitation and the only work suitable would be something like a Petrol Pump Attendant as he had only limited use of his leg. He awarded the Plaintiff £2,217-3-0 with costs and ordered that £4-10-0 per week be paid to Mr Scott until the lump sum was fully paid. J Blayney instructed by Alfred Myles Smith was for William J Scott while MP Smith SC instructed by Jack Binchey was for McCarren’.
Death of Mary McCabe Pullamore at the age of 82 at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was very well known in the area and extremely popular. She was noted for her great Christian charity and help to those in the community less well off. Predeceased by her husband Peter she is survived by her nieces nephews and many neighbours and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Bridget Smith Fairtown at the residence of her grand daughter Maureen Leinster 36 Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 89. Native of Fairtown she only moved into town when afflicted by old age and illness. Very popular and charitable she was extremely well known. She is survived by her daughter Mary Margaret Smith. She is survived by her relatives neighbours and many friends. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral at Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara with burial later in Saint Patrick’s cemetery. Father Thomas Woods officiated.
Post Office is packed with customers queuing to collect their pensions dole unemployment assistance etc. The Banks are now closed due to the strike and the £12,000 per week from the Department of Social Welfare payable to recipients in the Cavan town area is having to be paid from the one location at the already over crowded Cavan Post Office.
Great work by the hard working Cavan Gael’s Committee as they produce a souvenir 80 page full of useful facts on the GAA in Cavan town for the opening of their new stadium ‘Terry Coyle Park’ Kilnavara formerly the Showground’s. Cavan Gaels will play County Champions Crosserlough in the curtain raiser while Cavan take on All Ireland Champions Kerry after Bishop Quinn blessed the ground and declares it open.
Film Show and illustrated talk on the appearance of Our Lady of Garabandel in Spain in July 1961 and the life and times of Padre Pio in Italy in the Town Hall next Sunday. Subscription is voluntary.
Loreto Students are the best stamp collectors in the country sending an incredible 709,840 stamps to the Central Bureau with the money going to famine relief. Committee Marie McCabe Mary McDonagh Margaret Shalvey and Carmel Ruston. This is the fourth year in succession for Loreto College Cavan to scoop the major national award. Rev Father H McLoughlin will conduct the Retreat for Past Pupils of Loreto College in the College next Sunday from 2:30 to 8:30 pm.
Secondary and Vocational Schools Pioneers in the region hold their annual rally in Saint Patrick’s College electing President Oliver Leddy Secretary Angela O Connor Treasurer Marguerite Gaynor Bailieboro
Sean McCormack Highfield Road deploring the wanton destruction of the diving board by officials of Cavan UDC calls for a unified approach to take good from evil in forming a committee to promote a swimming pool in Cavan. ‘For children to be able to swim is not just good fun but an essential part of their education’
Cavan Gaels and Drumalee clash in their first meeting in the Senior League finishing 1-7 each in bottomless Drumalee where the home side were on top for most of the hour on a very soggy pitch but did not convert their chances allowing Cavan Gaels to snatch a draw. Good crowd enjoyed a very sporting and thrilling encounter with Dennis O Keefe giving Drumalee the much sough win with three minutes to go but his goal was controversially ruled out by referee Brian O Reilly. Scorers for Drumalee Paddy Lyons 1-1 Micheal Greenan 0-3 Kieran O Keefe Donie Fay and Dennis O Keefe 0-1 each. Scorers for Cavan Gael’s Eamonn McGovern 1-1 Gabriel Kelly 0-3 Phil Murray 0-2 and H Reilly 0-1.
Hot favourites Cavan Shamrock’s are sensationally beaten 3-2 in the final of the AUL Cup in a hard sporting thrilling encounter at packed Tierquin. Monaghan raced into attack and after jus two minutes a Cavan defender under desperate pressure put through his own goal for a surprise Monaghan lead. Dougie Erskine in th Monaghan goal and the more the Shamrock’s attacked the better he got denying them many scores in the opening half. Just before half time the brilliant Pat Timmons used all his speed and experience to waltz around a hesitant Monaghan defence to feed the on running Jackie Murphy who shot a rocket to the Monaghan net to leave the game tied at 1-1 at half time. Soon after the restart the Shamrock’s defence who were never on their game were punished when a sloppy clearance was picked up by the always dangerous Jim McGloin who put Monaghan ahead 2-1. Five minutes later Donaldson lined up a free from outside the area which the Shamrock’s wall never defended and the ball flew high into the back of the net to give Monaghan a 3-1 lead. Great work by Dickie Smith Noel Smith Pat Timmons and Jackie Murphy reaped no dividend until Dickie Smith struck a sweet quickly taken free from just outside the box that Dougie Erskine in the Monaghan goal could not save even though he went full length. The Shamrock’s tried might and main to rescue the game but Monaghan held out for a win that will be celebrated for many days to come. Final Score Cavan Shamrock’s 2- Monaghan Town 3. Problem with this Shamrock’s team is that they have no really strong men of great physique and what they would have given for a George Pratt or Eamonn O Riordan to knock a few goals in . John O Neill Martin Clarke Johnny Lynch Frank Lyons were magnificent in defence with Jackie Murphy Pat Timmons Noel Smith and Dickie Smith outwitting the Monaghan defence but they had no target man to knock in the many chances created. Man of the match was Dougie Erskine in the Monaghan goal Donaldson Jim McGloin Kevin Traynor and Jim Clerkin were others to catch the eye in a very well organised and disciplined Monaghan side.
Cavan Gael’s are holding a Reception for the visiting Kerry team in the Farnham Hotel on Saturday evening at 9 pm on the eve of the meeting of Cavan and Kerry who will play at the opening of the ne Terry Coyle Park where admission is 3/- and the sideline is 2/- extra. In the unavoidable absence of the President of the GAA Pat Fanning the pitch will be declared opened by Seamus Ryan Vice President of the GAA.
May 29th 1970 Pictured at the blessing and official opening of the new Terry Coyle Park are Father PJ Gargan Adm Paddy Conaty Chairman Cavan Gael’s Brother Cassenius Principal of the De La Salle School.
Combined total of 300 on Meath/Kilmore pilgrimage to Lourdes and the souvenir picture will be publishes in the Anglo Celt next week.
Cavan Red Cross qualify for All Ireland Finals after a close tense battle in the Ulster Finals in Donegal. Pictured are L McMahon Bernadette Kenny M McMahon Leader Kathleen McCormack and Eleanor Fay. Men M Browne John McNamara Gerard McCormack Unit Officer S Masterson and B Browne. The Ladies were first in the Central Council Cup while the overall team won the President’s trophy.
County Cavan Golf in aid of the Blind 1st Dolie Brady 75 2nd Mrs M O Sullivan 76 3rd Ina Hickey. Special prizes Patricia Kelly Helen Timmoy and Doreen Lord.
Death of Annie Hill Clonervy in Saint Phelim’s Hospital . She was a very well known and most popular resident. She is survived by her three sons Eugene Larigan Carrickaboy Michael Billis and John in Colchester two daughters Mrs K McCabe Killynebber and Mrs B Derby Colchester. Funeral from Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara with interment in Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara with Father Thomas Woods officiating.
Official opening and blessing of Terry Coyle Park formerly Cavan Show Grounds by Séamus O Rian Vice President of the GAA and Bishop Austin Quinn. The Park is dedicated to the memory of Terry Coyle born just yards away in Kilnavara. He won All Ireland medal with Cavan in 1933 but was ill for the 1935 game. He died at the age of 35 in 1944. He is uncle of Terry and Séan Smith. Seamus Ryan Vice President of the GAA said “The Park is an act of faith in the future of gaelic games in Cavan town”. The redevelopment of the Park cost £10,000 mainly sponsored by direct donations and weekly Bingo session in the Town Hall. Among those on the VIP stand at the official opening were Niall Crowe Chairman of Cavan Gaels Paddy Conaty County Council President of the Cavan Gaels Michael Feeney Chairman of the Ulsrter Council of the GAA Jim McDonnell Chairman Cavan County Board TJ Fitzpatrick TD Mrs C Smith sister of Terry Coyle and Jimmy and Charles Coyle Kilnavara Rev Kevin Smith CRP Lord Abbott of Kilnacrott. TM Gilroy Chairman of the Park Committee presided. The Band of the Western Command and the Breffni Boys Band entertained the large crowd at the intervals. At the reception in the Farnham Hotel Donie O Sullivan thanked Cavan Gaels for their wonderful hospitality and address of welcome while Niall Crowe presented each of the Cavan Gaels players with a plaque as a memento of an historic occasion. One of the most interesting characters with the Kerry party is Bagman Gaffney Duggan who has been associated with Kerry and John Mitchells Tralee for over 50 years. John Walsh is the Coach and has been involved with Kerry football for many years winning five All Ireland medals in 1932 1937 1939 1940 and 1941. The last time he visited Cavan was in 1933 when Cavan beat Kerry in the All Ireland semi final played at Breffni Park. Cavan beat Kerry in the big game by 1-12 to 0-13 (Oliver Leddy Butlersbridge storms on to the scene) watched by an attendance of 3,000 who paid gate receipts of £545 after the rain cleared up giving way to a sunny afternoon. Cavan led by 0-7 to 0-6 at half time. The game was excellently refereed by well known Inter County Referee John Johnston Wolfe Tone Street. Cavan Paddy Lyons Frankie Dolan Brendan Donohoe Andy McCabe Jim Fay Gerry Murtagh Enda McGowan Oliver Leddy Ray Carolan Steve Duggan Hughie Newman Tom O Reilly Gene Cusack John Joe O Reilly and Phil Murray Captain. Sub Oliver Brady Lacken for Ray Carolan. Kerry A Fogarty Seamus Murphy D Crowley P O Shea M Ahern John O Keefe Tom Prendergast Mick O Connell Donie O Sullivan Captain Brendan Lynch Din Joe Crowley Eamonn O Donohoe C Callaghan Liam Higgins and Mick O Dwyer, Sub Pat Moynihan for Callaghan. In the curtain raiser in wet miserable conditions reigning county champions and old rival Crosserlough had an easy win over a very young Cavan Gaels team 5-4 to 2-7. Cavan Gaels Paddy Blessing Greg Sheridan Frank Glancey JJ Reilly PJ Carroll Oliver Galligan Gerry Carroll Tom Greene Paddy Reilly Oliver Malone Eamonn McGovern Haulie Reilly Hughie Smith Gabriel Kelly and Pat McNamara. Sub Tommy Monaghan for Pat McNamara. Crosserlough JP Rehill Hugh Donohoe Brendan Donohoe Donal Crotty Dennis King Pat Rehill Percy Gilchreest Michael Cusack Pat O Hara Micheal Galligan John Joe O Reilly Paddy Cusack PV McCabe Gene Cusack and Padraic Boyle. Subs Andy McCabe for Michael Cusack. Referee Fintan Tierney Butlersbridge.
Farewell social and presentation to Tommy Myles who is emigrating to Australia in the Bridge Hall on Thursday night. Music by the Green Glen Ceilidhe Band. Subs voluntary.
1st overseas trip for pupils of Vocational School when they travelled to Stranraer via Larne. Left at 6:45 am Wednesday and returned at 2:00 am on Thursday. They crossed to Scotland from Larne by ferry and visited some breathtaking sites in the Stranraer area including Port Na Glen and Port Road The outing was financed by the special savings scheme initiated by the late great headmaster Gerry M Lovett in the school many years ago.
:Gold Pelican for 15 pint donations at Blood Transfusion Unit go to Phil Gargan, Tommy Smyth (Butlersbridge), Pa Connolly (4 Breffni Terrace), Garda John Mahony Ballinagh Fred Foster Kilmainham Ballinagh William Beatty Drumard Bridget McCabe (Lisdarn Hospital) and Eilish Donohoe Dublin Road.
June 5th 1970:Death of Mabel Pratt in her early 50s. Predeceased by her two sons Willie and Norman following harrowing family shooting accidents. Beautiful woman in body and soul. She was extremely popular with all classes and creeds and her sudden death is a big shock not only for the tight knit community in Kilmore but in Cavan town where she was very well known and highly respected. Her son George was leading centre forward for the Cavan Shamrock’s for many years and her husband Willie is a very valued official of both Kilmore FC and Cavan Shamrocks FC. She is survived by her husband Willie, sons Robert, George and Eddie four brothers Harry Jack Dick and William sister Kathleen USA Violet Canada May Belfast Alice Drumgola . Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore Cemetery.
Bishop James Moynagh at the age of 63 well know former Cavan and Mullahoran footballer retires as Bishop of Calabar Nigeria after 20 years. Pope Paul VI has appointed him to the Honary position of Bishop of Malgeo.
Death of Francis ‘Frank’ Gillen Aughadrumagullon Butlersbridge in Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He was a great follower of Cavan and Butlersbridge teams and seldom missed a home game in either the Bridge or Breffni Park. He was Linesman on the old GNR line at Butlersbridge and was extremely well known and highly popular. He is survived by his two sons John and Francis in Scotland three daughters Ellen USA Mollie England and Margaret at home. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church to the New cemetery.
Father Liam Shanaghy is pictured imparting his blessing on his parents Mr and Mrs Philip Shanaghy Lisdarn after his first Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim.
Procession around the Cathedral grounds following the 7:30 evening Mass on Corpus Christi which was celebrated by Father PJ McManus with Fathers Colum Hurley Deacon and Dan Gallogly sub deacon. The MC was Father PJ Gargan. Later Bishop Quinn imparted Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament in the Cathedral with Father ABC conducting the Cathedral Choir on the organ. The 8 am Mass on Corpus Christi was celebrated by Father ABC McGrath 10 am by Father PJ Gargan and 11:30 am by Father Des O Dowd.
Following Sean McCormack’s recent letter in the Anglo Celt another attempt to form a Swimming Pool Committee will be made at a general meeting in the Town Hall next Monday night.
Death of Elizabeth Crawford formerly of Cavan town in Doctor Stevens Hospital Dublin. She was widow of William Crawford formerly Station Master Cavan. She was mother of the late Professor Ernest Crawford Lecturer in Trinity College Dublin and is survived by her son Rev Victor Crawford Newtown School county Waterford and one daughter Doris in Dublin. Burial following service in Saint Paul’s North King Street Dublin with burial in the new cemetery Kilmore.
‘Quarrent’ 40 hour Adoration from Thursday to Saturday in Saint Clare’s Convent Chapel is vey well attended each evening . The Adoration was sponsored by Cavan Legion of Mary. While over 100 children from the Parish receive Holy Communion in the Cathedral. All were from the local primary schools.
Death of Mary Ann Bredin Cortubber just six months after the death of her husband well known building contractor James Bredin. She was very well known in the area and was a great Christian practicing charity on the poor and destitute who called on her service . She was a wonderful bright cheerful humorous personality and always looked on the bright side of life. She is survived by her sons Onslow well known Cavan builder Billy and Robert in America Charlie Joe and Ben in New Zealand and Victor in Cortubber two daughters Mrs W McGarvey London and Mrs M Davison Gilford county Down. Venerable Archdeacon Shire and Rev FJ Patterson officiated at the Service in Ballyhaise Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Saint Clare’s Sports are held in the newly opened Terry Coyle Park and are sponsored by local impresario and Café owner Sean McManus pictured is Sean presenting his cups to Una McKiernan best athlete of the sports Sheila McCabe Games Captain and Mary Newman Prefect Saint Clare’s Secondary School. The pupils gave a display of Gymnastics at the interval and Father Des O Dowd thanked the participants sponsors and the Committee of Terry Coyle Park for the splendid facility. He later presented the medals and trophies to the winning athletes. Senior 100 yards Meta Leddy 2nd Evelyn O Keefe 3rd Lily McKenna. Junior Skipping Kathleen Leddy 2nd Una McKiernan. Senior Sack Race 1st Breda Comiskey 2nd Helena Sharkey 3rd Ann O Donoghue. Junior Sack Race Kathleen Leddy 2nd Gabrielle Smith 3rd Kathleen Coyle. Senior Obstacle Race 1st Patricia Ryan 2nd Marie Clarke 3rd Kathleen McPhillips. Junior Obstacle Race 1st Kathleen Leddy 2nd Fidelma O Hanlon 3rd Maureen Walsh. Senior Egg and Spoon 1st Evelyn O Keefe 2nd Margaret McDonald 3rd Margaret Smith. Senior Relay Class C Rose Cronin Margaret Smith Loreto Donoghue and Kathleen McPhillips. Senior Three Legged Race Evelyn O Keefe and B Comiskey. Mother’s Race Betty Ryan Farnham Road. Mother’s Race Mrs M Browne Butlersbridge.
Saint Patrick’s College Sports held in splendid weather conditions at the College. Fifth year mile Frank Brady 2nd Damian Traynor and 3rd Donald Murray. Junior Long Jump Finian Maloney 15 feet 7 inches. Senior High Jump Philip Lynch 5 foot 4 inches and Senior Long Jump 17 foot 6 inches. Junior Shot Put Johnny Fortune 30 feet 9 inches. Junior High Jump Niall Murray 4 foot 10 inches 2nd Michael Murphy 4 foot 9 inches and 3rd John Boyd 4 foot 8 inches.
Micheal Greenan Drumalee leads Cavan County Council to victory over Cavan Garages 2-12 to 1-12 in the Harp Lager Final at the newly opened Terry Coyle Park. Scorers for Cavan County Council Micheal Greenan 1-4 Enda McGowan Man of the Match 1-1 Hughie McInerney 0-3 Frank McKiernan 0-2 and Percy Gilchreest 0-1. County Council Seamus McGovern Killygarry JJ Reilly Cavan Gaels Packy McGovern Killygarry Donal Crotty Crosserlough N Brady Lacken Tom McCreesh Crossmaglen Oliver Brady Lacken Frank McKiernan Lacken Paddy Reilly Cavan Gaels Micheal Greenan Drumalee Danny Brady Mullahoran Enda McGowan Ballyhaise Hughie McInerney Redhills Percy Gilchreest Crosserlough and P Cosgrove. Sub J Cosgrove for Pack McGovern injured.
June 12th 1970: Bombshell in Dail Eireann as Tom Fitzpatrick TD is informed by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education Michael O Kennedy that a new site for the proposed new Vocational School in Cavan along with alterations in the plans are now being studied by the Department. Tom is Chairman of Cavan Urban Council and a member of the VEC who only last week discussed their plans for the new school at Tullac Mongan but he was informed that the authorities at Saint Patrick’s College had been in contact with the Department and offered a site adjacent to the College at Cullies cemetery. Nobody had informed Tom Fitzpatrick and he said that he would reschedule the question for another date when they would hopefully have more information.
New Swimming Pool Committee. Town Hall packed with enthusiastic supporters for the project with Sean McCormack who recently raised the issue again the Anglo Celt presiding. Chairman Séan McCormack, Vice Chair Brian Sullivan, Secretary Frances Sullivan, Assistant Secretary John Sharkey, Joint Treasurers Richard Black and Maura Mullen. Committee: Elizabeth Maguire, Kathleen Murray, E Whitney, A Finegan, Geraldine Fitzpatrick and F Sheridan. M/S Paddy McCormack Michael Leddy, Donal Smith and Torlac Smith. At the short meeting that followed the committee decided to seek an early meeting with the County Manager Dermot McCarthy to consider possible sites for the location of the proposed new swimming pool. Paddy Fleming CEO VEC unaware of the drama about to unfold in Dail Eireann said that the VEC might consider incorporating the pool into their plans for the new Vocational School at Tullac Mongan. Among the attendance were Tom Fitzpatrick TD John O Rourke UDC Tom O Connor UDC Paddy Fleming CEO VEC Vincent Bartley representing Cavan County Council and representatives from Saint Clare’s Loreto Saint Patrick’s College Cavan Technical School and teachers from all the primary schools in the parish
Father Liam Shanaghy son of Mr and Mrs Philip Shanaghy Lisdarn is ordained a priest in Waterford Cathedral by Most Rev Dr Russell Bishop of Waterford. Father Liam celebrated his first Mass on Monday morning in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim and imparted his first blessing to all present. He was educated at the Poor Clare’s De La Salle Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint John’s Waterford.
Death of Michael (Josie) McNamara Abbey Street. Aged 42 he was ill for a considerable time and just returned from the Kilmore/Meath Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2 weeks ago. Employed with Smith Garage, he was a gifted step dancer and starred in all the Cummann Rinnce and CCE concerts. Member of Cavan Red Cross, he was on many of the teams which won Provincial and National honours. Survived by his wife Agnes his Mother K McNamara Military Row sister Mrs K McGovern England and one brother Liam McNamara in Dublin. Father P J Gargan officiated at the funeral to Cullies.
Brian C Lynch is selling his excellent seven day licensed premises ‘The Eagle Bar’ and is contemplating purchasing a book keeping license in an adjoining premises. The premises will be auctioned in the Farnham Hotel on Tuesday 23rd June at 3 pm. Solicitors having carriage are Alfred Myles Smith while O Reilly Taylor and Tweedy are the auctioneers.
Michael Wall is selling his semi detached residence in Drumnavanagh as he moves back to Dublin. Murphy Quinn and Company are the Auctioneers and Tom Fitzpatrick TD is the Solicitor having carriage.
Cavan UDC Garden Competition: Winners Seamus Fay 19 Owen Roe, J Smith 5 Owen Roe and Mrs Greenan 4 Jubilee Terrace.
Ian Corrigan’s ‘In the Middle of Nowhere’ is Number 8 in Irish Top 10.
Worst electrical storm in many years results in all 14 transformers in the Cavan area being burnt out as the power is off from 7:30 to 11:30 on Wednesday evening. All telephone wires and communications to the outside world are severed. The storm was accompanied by violent thunderstorms and torrential rain which flooded areas of the town. Another less violent storm hit the area again on Thursday afternoon but no further damage was caused.
Seamus Fay 19 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan is the overall winner of Zone 3 in the Cavan Urban Council Garden Competition 2nd Mrs Greenan 4 Jubilee Terrace and 3rd J Smith 5 Owen Roe.
Cavan who are hot favourites to retain their Ulster Senior Championship title have a 3-13 to 1-03 win over a very poor Fermanagh outfit in sparsely attended Breffni Park. Cavan led by 0-8 to Fermanagh’s one goal at half time.
Royal School Sports Senior Girl’s A Stronge 2nd K Irwin 3rd D Vance. Intermediate Girl’s S Byers 2nd J Vance 3rd T Hall. Junior W Gordon 2nd S Beattie 3rd H McMahon. Senior Boy’s J Kane 2nd N Whitfield 3rd G Byers Overall Senior Boys J Kane Junior and Intermediate for McNally Cup S Byers. Senior Shot N Huston 2nd W Stewart and 3rd b Graham Junior G Graham A Acheson 3rd W Kells. Girl’s 80 yards S Byers. Relay W Gordon S Graham W Kells and G Graham.
Presentation to Andy and Mrs Flanagan on the occasion of his retirement from the position of Assistant County Engineer for the Bailieboro area after 37 years distinguishes service at a function in the White Horse Hotel Cootehill. Pictured is Robert Hayes County Engineer who made the presentation to Mrs Flanagan of a pearl necklace and Dermot McCarthy County Manager who presented Mr Flanagan with a radiogram.
June 19th 1970:400th anniversary of the birth of Bishop Bedell Bishop of Kilmore and Ardagh from 1629-1642. Famous for his translation of the Bible into Irish for the first time. Plaque to be erected and unveiled at Kilmore Cathedral shortly in his honour.
Patrick Paddy Cusack Drumrora Ballyjamesduff qualifies as a Solicitor. He is son of Michael and Mrs Cusack Drumrora Ballyjamesduff and is a nephew of Judy McEntee Cavan. He was educated at Drumrora National School Saint Norbert’s College Kilnacrott and UCD. He received his parchment at the Four Courts in Dublin.
Ordination of Father Jim Connolly OFM Cap Killygarry pictured with his parents Mr and Mrs Peter Connolly Killygarry after his ordination by Bishop of Raphoe Most Rev Dr McFeeley in the Capuchin Friary ‘Ard Mhuire’ Donegal. He will serve on the Capuchin Mission to Zambia.
Brazil powered by Pele Jarzhino Paulo Caesar Tostao and Rivellino beat Italy 4-1 to win the World Cup Final in the Aztec Stadium in Mexico. All of the Brazilian stars are now household names throughout the globe as they give a master class in the art of soccer football during the month long festival of football beamed on television throughout the world. In the Group stages they beat the defending champions England 1-0 and England later surrendered their title in a quarter final classic with Germany losing 4-3 after leading by 3-1 with only ten minutes left and Ramsey taking off his star player Bobby Charlton to preserve his for the closing stages of the competition.
Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine sponsored by the Legion of Mary next Sunday. Seats on bus still available from Mrs Tommy Reilly ‘The Regal’ Seamus Lane Postmaster Butlersbridge or Luke Fitzpatrick Killygarry.
“Making Jam? Get your strawberries from Peter Skelly Lismeen Ballyjamesduff.”
Forty fourth class pupils leave Cavan for a tour of Yeat’s Country calling to Rosses Point Yeat’s Grave in Drumcliffe. Money no object as the trip is financed from savings from the student’s built up over the last year in Cavan Post Office.
Forty transformers are blown in recent electrical storm in Cavan while 35 blew in Monaghan. The big losers were the Day Old Chick Business with Tommy Brady Stradone losing over 1,000 chicks but Tommy McCormack Elmbank Hatcheries reports business as usual as he has his own Electrical Generator which ‘kicked’ in as soon as the ESB supply was interrupted.
Alice Donohoe takes over the management of ‘The American Hairdressing Salon’ on Bridge Street. Alice can be contacted 10-7 Monday to Saturday at Cavan 172.
Cavan qualify for their first ever under 21 football final when they defeat Tyrone 1-15 to 3-7 in the semi final in Breffni Park before ‘a handful of spectators’. Cavan led by 2-4 to 1-5 at half time. Cavan will now play either Fermanagh or Derry in the under 21 Ulster Final.
Cavan Shamrocks are defeated 4-2 by an all star Clones outfit in the Top Four Final at Belgium Park Monaghan. Clones took the lead when the brilliant Johnny Douglas waltzed around the Cavan defence but Noel Smith in similar fashion in the 30th minute was pulled down with only the Monaghan keeper to beat. Gerry Egan stepped up and banged the penalty to the Clones net in the 30th minute and both sides had their moments but it was all square at half time with the big crowd enjoying a fast open sporting game played in first class conditions. Pat Kinsella making a welcome return in the Shamrock’s goal saved his team with some spectacular saves in the early stages of the second half. Then tragedy struck for the Shamrock’s who were bravely hanging on their more illustrious opponents when Noel Smith was injured and had to be carried off. Frankie Walsh who was making his debut in the Shamrock’s defence was sent off for an over robust challenge on Clones defender Ivor Lendrum and Shamrock’s were down to nine men and playing one of the best junior teams in Ireland. Leo Flanagan who was man of the match for Clones then got through for two very well taken goals which put Clones 3-1 up but Dickie Smith in a rare Cavan Shamrock’s attack broke away and made no mistake to put the tie back in the ‘melting pot’ at 3-2. With two minutes left Johnny Douglas found the elusive Flanagan loose inside the Cavan box and he made no mistake to score his hat trick and make the final score 4-2 to the best team in the AUL Cup Clones United. Best for Clones were Leo Flanagan Johnny Douglas Dermot Rooney and Ivor Lendrum. Paddy Sheridan John O Neill Frank Lyons Gerry Egan and Dickie Smith starred for a gallant but out of luck Cavan Shamrock’s. Master John Mullen presented the trophy and medals to a victorious Clones United after the game.
All entries for this year’s John McGinnity Cup to Gerry Egan Secretary Cavan Shamrock’s Connolly Street Cavan.
“Due to Bank Strike the McIntyre Brothers greatly regret that their 3rd annual sale has had to be cancelled. They are only 50 yards from the Bus Office have still plenty of bargains and can be contacted on Cavan 401”
Father Dennis Murray son of Maura and the late Frank Murray Ardlougher Belturbet is ordained in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim and is pictured with his mother Maura brother Frank well known showband singer Noel John Eddie and Hugh sisters Mary Ellen and Patricia. Father Dennis was educated at Killdallen NS Saint Patrick’s College and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth.
Tragic death of James Lyons Shantemon at the age of 18. Employed at Noel O Hanlon’s Ambulance Building Factory on the Dublin Road in Longford. After the recent torrential rain which clogged the gutters James was on the roof of the building cleaning the gutters when he accidently slipped and fell to his death being dead on admission to Longford County Hospital. He was son of Bridget and the late Matthew Lyons Shantemon and was the youngest of seven children.
After only a short time in business at the ‘Abbey Bar and Grill’ Joseph Henry Goode is selling his cocktail lounge and grill. TP O Reilly Solicitor Ballyconnell is the Solicitor having carriage while JC Brady Staghall Belturbet is the Auctioneer. Joe has purchased another business property in Dublin.
Deputation from Cavan Swimming Pool are accorded a very warm welcome by County Manager Dermot McCarthy who in the course of discussions welcomed the proposed swimming pool for the town and proposed to the deputation four possible sites for the location of the pool. The County Manager pointed out that there is a 50% Local Government grant for the erection of swimming pools.
The deputation consisted of Sean McCormack Chairman Frances Sullivan Secretary John Sharkey Assistant Secretary Geraldine Fitzpatrick and Michael Leddy both committee members. Nurses of the area are seeking additional staff after it was agreed that they only work 40 hours per week from April 1st 1971. Some of these people are now working 65-70 hours a week and as they pointed out to County Manager Dermot McCarthy they will need additional staff to implement the new 40 hour week.
Congratulations to Justine Coogan who has obtained her teaching Diploma in Pitman’s Shorthand and her sister Ireneus who has qualified in a Dublin Hospital as a State Registered Nurse. Both are daughters of Garda Sergeant Peter and Mrs Coogan Farnham Road Cavan.
Tickets for the CYMS second annual one day outing to Butlin’s Mosney county Meath are available from Paddy O’ Reilly 79 Church Street Michael Saint Phelim’s Place or Edward Smith Emmett Place.
June 26th 1970:Violent thunderstorm strikes Cavan. Over 40 ESB transformers are damaged and thousands of day old chicks are lost at the Elmbank Hatchery.
Same Week: Justine and Reneus Coogan are pictured the latter having passed her final nursing exams while Justine holds a Diploma in Pitman Shorthand.
Sudden death of Joe Higgins Bridge Street at the age of 65. Great gael, lined out with Stradone in his youth. Represented Cavan at both billiards and snooker. Member of old Catholic Club, he was a founder member in 1936 of Saint Felim's Branch Cavan CYMS. He represented Cavan at both Billiards and Snooker and was a leading contender for the annual National Burroughs and Watts Championship in Dublin each March. He was one of the few to travel to Tralee for the All Ireland Semi Final of 1925 which Cavan controversially lost by one point. He was an encyclopedia of facts and figures and could speak at length on any subject. He was a great judge of character and could predict who would make the grade in any sport but particularly Gaelic football. Tailor by trade Joe had his shop at 28 Bridge Street and dressed in a very dapper manner as befits a man of great taste and skill. He was busy from morning to night but like all geniuses he had the knack of giving the impression he was never in a hurry or under any pressure Survived his wife Rose, Sons Myles in Carlow Eamon Dublin Michael London and Gerard Cavan and 1 daughter Rose in Cavan. Rev P J Gargan Adm at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Death of Mary Brady Drumhurk Butlersbridge after a short illness at Cavan Surgical Hospital. She was extremely popular and very well known in the area. She is survived by her husband Bernard four daughters Bernadette NT Saint Clare’s School Cavan Rosaleen BCom Belturbet Ita and Annette Drumhurk. The funeral Mass in Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge was celebrated by her brother in law Father Patrick J Brady PP Glasgow while Father Des O Dowd recited the prayers for the dead at the graveside in Saint Aidan’s cemetery Butlersbridge.
Brilliant Brazil the outstanding team of World Cup in Mexico lift the Jules Rimet trophy beating Italy 4-1 in the Aztec Stadium in Mexico City where Pele Jarzhino Rivellino Paulo Caesar are now stars in every household throughout the globe as television relays the competition to billions of people throughout the globe.
Dominic Sheridan aged 16 Upper Main Street and son of Tommy and Josie Sheridan Sub Post Office is runner up in the Under 16 Handball at the Tailteann Games at Croke Park being narrowly defeated in a thrilling and exciting final by W Fitzgibbon from Tipperary. He is brother of Greg Sheridan a regular member of the Cavan county Junior handball squad.
Cavan’s second ‘Big Band Carnival’ features on opening night June 26th 1970 Gene Stuart and the Mighty Avons Larry Cunningham Joe Dolan Big Tom and the Mainliners The Times The Sands Jim Tobin and the Firehouse Five The Serenaders from Belturbet and on the closing night from the top of the hit parade in England the Tremeloes. The Carnival is run for the benefit of the Breffni Boy’s Accordion Band.
“Jim Hand Promotions Corn Exchange Buildings 12 Burgh Quay Dublin is agent for the Capitol Showband Dreams and Ranchers. Irish Agent for the Move Marmalade Love Affair and Tremeloes who play Cavan Carnival on Tuesday August 5th 1970.” Jim is a twin brother of Michael later to be Editor of the Sunday Independent and both worked in Cavan at Tinnelly’s (Harvest) Upper Main Street.
Hundreds attend the open air celebrations at Lough Oughter to mark the 400th Anniversary of the death of Bishop William Bedell Bishop of Kilmore from 1629-1642 and the first man to translate the bible from English to Irish. Most Rev Dr Moore Church of Ireland Bishop of Kilmore presided. Very Rev RCH Turkington Dean of Kilmore celebrated the Service and the lesson was read by Major R Clements. The music was rendered by Kilmore Brass Band. The address which is published in full was given by Professor William Bedell Stanford Trinity College Dublin. The weather was dull and overcast but remained dry for the occasion.
July 3rd 1970:£300 to be won over eight days at County Cavan Golf Club Open Week: Sponsors are Murphy/Quinn, Brady Brothers, McCarren and Co., Tractamotors, Farnham Arms, Anglo Celt, Jacksons Garage Bowmakers and Cavan Mineral Waters. Later Phil Cullivan (Captain) thanks over700 competitors for making this the best ever Open week on the 50th Anniversary of their relocation from Killynebber. Presentations are made to the two surviving members Phil Lawlor (Professional) and Dr Bertie Cullen (President ). The week was launched by BC Fay President of the Cavan/Monaghan Alliance with the raising of the tricolour high above the Club House. Special prize of £5 for best aggregate gross on Monday 6th and Sunday 12th July 1970.
President’s Prize Surgeon Bertie Cullen’s Prize is won by P Brennan and Mrs PJ Beirne with 64 nett while Doctor FPE Smith and his daughter Fiona were second with 65 ½. Pictured are Mrs Beirne Maura Cullen Surgeon Bertie Cullen Fiona Smith Jack Brady Secretary County Cavan Golf Club P Brennan Doctor FPE Smith and Phil Cullivan Captain of County Cavan Golf Club.
Neil Blayney former Minister for Agriculture is cleared of all charges relating to alleged gun running on April 24th 1970 at Dublin District Court. When the verdict was announced Neill Blayney was cheered and mobbed by well wishers who packed the entrance to the Four Courts in Dublin. Charles Haughey James Kelly and Albert Lynx were remanded on bail charged with conspiracy to import arms on April 24th 1970.
“You have tried the rest now try the best” Oliver Malone for Furniture advert.”
Kilmore/Meath Pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop Quinn .363 Pilgrims including 91 invalids and 48 staff. Cavan parish contingent on organising committee: Fathers Desmond O Dowd, P J McManus, Peggy Willock, Nellie Gargan, Miss N McCabe, Andy Gilchreest, HL Smith, J Brady and Dr. Roy Hayes.
Cavan County Council led by Michéal Greenan beat The Garages by 2-12 to 1-12 to win the Harp Lager Trophy sponsored by Cavan Barman’s Association. Scorers for Council Michéal Greenan 1-04, Enda McGowan 1-01, Hughie McInerney 0-03, Percy Gilchrist 0-01 and Frank McKiernan 0-02.
The ‘Tremeloes’ are among the star studded line up for the 2nd Cavan Carnival from June 26th to August 5th 1970.
Death of John Lyndsey Clonogonnell at the age of 68. Native of Sligo he was a very quiet reserved progressive farmer always available to help or impart advice to his neighbours. He is survived by his wife June five sons Jim Robert John and Mervyn Clonogonnell and Cecil in USA three daughters Joy Clonogonnell Mrs E Fanin Ashfield Cootehill and Hazel in Jersey. Rev Dean RCH Turkington celebrated the Funeral Service in a packed Kilmore Cathedral with burial later in Kilmore graveyard.
Death of Miss Mary Bridget O Rourke Saint Aidan’s Terrace after a short illness at a Dublin Hospital shocks the local community. She was the only daughter of John O Rourke and was in her usual good form up to a short time ago. She was very popular and obliging always trying to help a neighbour or friend in trouble or the poor and destitute with her hospitality and charity. She was predeceased by her mother and is survived by Johnny and twins Philip and George. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
The recently formed Cavan Junior Chamber of Commerce are holding a Trade Fair from the 15th -18th July showcasing local industry in the Town Hall which will be officially launched by Sean Flanagan Minister for Lands.
Laragh AC win the Doctor Austin Quinn Cup for the best overall team at the Cavan Track and Field Championships at bright and breezy Breffni Park where the underfoot conditions were perfect and the marking and layout of the track was up to International standard. There were twenty eight events with 424 athletes taking part from six different athletic clubs in county Cavan. Sean Cassidy from Laragh Athletic Club was the star of the show winning the 220 440 and 880 yards and second in the 100 yards while Marian Kiernan from Ballintemple was the star lady winning the 100 220 and 440 yards in powerful style. Jim Cochrane from Cootehill was snowed under with late entries and general logistic problems of running such a huge event off in record clockwork style but the great Jim found time to win the Senior mile and three miles beating his old adversary Hughie McGovern Laragh who had the better of the tussles over the winter into second place. P Hopkins Cornafean won the senior 100 yards and long jump at 17 foot six inches. Pat McCabe of Laragh won the High Jump. Pictures show Nuala Flynn Cootehill winning the Under 14 100 yards ahead of Breda Kiernan Ballintemple. Nuala was another star of the meet winning the Under 12 and Under 14 100 yards and second in Under 14 long jump.
Cavan who were well fancied to win the Ulster Championship suffer a comprehensive defeat to Derry 1-8 to 1-5 at Irvinstown before an attendance of 8,500. Much fitter and stronger Derry qualify for their first final since 1958 and will play Antrim or Monaghan in the Ulster final. Derry led by 1-6 to 0-3 at the interval. Cavan were in great shape starting the second half with the somewhat out of sorts P Cahill finding his feet and soaring into the clouds to give Cavan a vital edge at midfield. Then the Cavan selectors as is not unusual ‘shot themselves in the foot’ by calling the rampant Cahill ashore and bringing on the youthful former Cavan Gael’s and current Crosserlough clubman Micheal Galligan who in fairness acquitted himself well but Cavan lost the impetus with the departure of P Cahill. Hughie McInerney again came to Cavan’s rescue in the 53rd minute with another brilliant goal to leave only three points in the game with seven minutes remaining but try as they might Cavan could not close the deficit. Cavan Paddy Lyons Andy McCabe Brendan Donohoe Peter Pritchard Jimmy Fay Ray Carolan Enda McGowan Hughie Newman Gerard Murtagh Steve Duggan Pee Cahill Tom O Reilly Gene Cusack Jimmy Stafford and Hughie McInerney. Sub Declan Coyle for Jimmy Stafford Pat Tinnelly for Hughie Newman Micheal Galligan for Pee Cahill. Referee T Johnston Fermanagh.
“Mervyn Clarke Tyre and Accessory Shop Connolly Street Cavan. For fitting and service open until 8 pm daily . Special price for car stereo tape recorders. Full selection of the latest tapes to choose from.
July 10th 1970 Daniel Joseph O Kelly Post Office Official Town Hall Street pleads guilty at Cavan District Court to charges of theft amounting to £63 property of Holy Rosary Sisters Killeshandra when he opened parcels addressed to the convent at the sorting office at Cavan Post Office. Danny immediately admitted the charges and paid back £13. He later lodged another £50 in Court through his Solicitor Sean V Kelly who said O Kelly had been in Cavan since 1950 and was a grade A Clerk in Cavan Post Office when he found an old key to the sorting office and began to help himself to small amounts of cash in transit in the post. He was very sociable and living way beyond his means being a leading member of Cavan Golf Club and Past Captain of the Club. He was earning only £25-0-9 per week as a Grade A Clerk and just could not afford that sort of lifestyle on that salary. This was his first offence and Justice Shaw in sentencing O Kelly to three months in Jail applied the POA on being of good behavior for twelve months. Danny although he lost his job in the Post Office has secured another job with a good friend who is aware of all the facts of the case and the Court wish him well in his new career.
Andrew McPhillips aged twelve fishing in Behey Lake catches a 15 lbs pike the largest taken from the Lake in recent years.
Lord Kilbracken issues a statement denying that he is suing Leitrim and Cavan County Councils for £60,000 for damage to his property as the result of a fire at his ancestral home at Killegar county Leitrim on May 13th 1970. Lord Kilbracken admits that he has informed his Insurance Company and they in turn without his knowledge or consent issued a claim against Leitrim and Cavan County Councils. The fire was completely accidental and there was no malicious damage caused. He has been now informed that the Insurance Company have withdrawn their claim against both Councils.
Social and presentation to the retiring County Secretary and his wife in the Farnham Arms Hotel. Presentations were made on behalf of the Staff and Council members. Pictured are Paddy Reilly CNP Chairman of Cavan County Council Dermot McCarthy County Manager Robert Hayes County Engineer TM Gilroy Health and Administrative Staff and Tommy Smith Irish Local Government Officials Union. Michael J Smith was a member of Cavan County Council staff for over 40 years being Town Clerk in both Cavan and Belturbet . He succeeded the late Paddy Reilly Athbara as Secretary of Cavan County Council in 1946.
Presentation to Brid Keelan NT on her retirement from teaching from the parents pupils and staff of Crubany National School where she has been teaching for the last five years. She was twenty years teaching in Killygarry National School and had previously taught in Cootehill and Belturbet. Brid is a native of Corduff Carrickmacross and is a neighbour at home of Mary Veale nee Murray 59 Main Street. She has been living in Connolly Street for well over 25 years and will retire to Cavan where she is deservedly popular and very well known. Pictured is Brid Andy O Brien who made the presentation Mrs Michael Drysdale NT and the pupils of Crubany National School.
Pictured preparing for the forthcoming ‘Cavan Trade Fair’ in the Town Hall run by the recently established Junior Chamber are Mary Glavey Karl Bornemann Eva Bonney Treasurer Leo McGrath President Noel McIntyre Deputy President Geraldine Fitzpatrick Secretary and George Parkinson. Stands have been booked by McCarren and Company Cavan Crystal Gerry Whelan Drifter’s Shoes Cootehill Ramor Rustics Breffni Textiles Killeshandra Creamery and many more leading businesses in the county.
Eamonn Greenan gifted Drumalee forward and brother of County star Micheal is emigrating to Canada next week. He will be a huge loss to the community and particularly Drumalee GFC whom he helped to Intermediate League and Championship in 1969.
Senor Champions at the De La Salle School pictured are J Smith M Reilly Brian Crowe Captain Dessie McEntee Declan Young Brian Cullen Michael Lee John Sheridan Michael McCormack Greg Conlon Paddy Gargan and C Conaty.
Intermediate Champions at De La Salle School pictured are J Sorahan Charlie Greene Sean Boyle Brian O Grady Captain John Cullen Myles McEntee and Jim Kelly L Reilly K McClarey Patrick O Keefe Martin Sexton P Donohoe and Maurice Brady
July 17th 1970: The Anglo Celt is increased to 1/- per copy
Kilmore Brass Band are warned not to attend the Orange Demonstration in Lisbellaw. Rev RCH Turkington said that two men known to him one a Catholic approached him and said that it would be better for the sake of peace if Kilmore Brass Band did not participate and he passed on this message to the relevant authority. At the demonstration Captain John Brooke Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister addressing the huge crowd said that Kilmore Brass Band were not present as a threat had been made to burn down Kilmore Cathedral if they attended as usual the Orange Demonstration which passed off all over Northern Ireland peacefully. Rev RCH Turkington Dean of Kilmore denied that such a threat was made.
Inquest in Longford are told of the last movements of James Lyons Shantemon aged 19 who died following a fall through a hole in an Asbestos roof at Noel Hanlon’s Ambulance Factory Dublin Road Longford on June 24th last . His brother Thomas Lyons gave evidence of telling James to clean off the roof following torrential rain as a result of an electrical storm. James while working to clear the debris fell through a hole in the asbestos roof and on to a metal vice on work bench immediately under the roof. Doctor C Barrett County Longford Surgeon gave evidence of examining James at Longford County Hospital where he died four hours after admission from injuries and fractures to his skull and lacerations and injury at the base of his brain.
Rev James Donohoe Saint Columban’s Boston USA is ordained a priest in Saint Raphael’s Church Long Island by Most Rev Dr Mulroney . Flying from New York Dublin and on to Lavey he celebrated his first Mass in Saint Dympna’s Church Upper Lavey on Sunday. He was educated at Killygarry NS Crubany NS Saint Patrick’s College Cavan City College New York and City College Los Angeles. He was employed by TWA for four years and served two years national service in the American Army before entering a Columban seminary in the USA. Father James is attached to the Columban’s and will serve in the Philippine Islands. He is son of Mrs B Donohoe Grellagh Stradone and is pictured imparting his first blessing to his mother after his ordination in Long Island on Saturday.
Sarsfield’s Butlersbridge/Killygarry selection beat last year’s beaten county finalists Saint Joseph’s in the first round of the Cavan Senior Championship at Cornafean 1-10 to 1-07 and won the toss and played with the fresh wind leading 1-4 to 0-1 at half time. Sarsfields had outstanding players in Donal Crowe Francie Reilly Paddy Lynch Packie McGovern Philip Fitzsimmons at midfield Johnny Cusack Jimmy Browne Francie Galligan George Crowe in attack. Referee Brian O Reilly Cavan.
Drumalee beat Mountnuggent in the first round of the Senior Championship at Stradone 2-5 to 1-7. Mountnuggent having led by 1-5 to 0-1 at half time after having the advantage of the wind in the first half. Scorers for Drumalee Joe O Keefe Tommy McCauley Micheal Greenan Pat Geoghegan and Kieran O Keefe.
Bill Scanlon is leaving Cavan and selling his residence ‘Patchogue’ at Highfield Road. O Reilly Taylor Tweedy are auctioneers and TJ Fitzpatrick TD has carriage of sale.
Cavan Tourist Association coarse fishing competition at Killygoan 1st M Haworth bag of 55 lbs 2nd Bob Hope bag of 25 lbs 3rd Sid Smith bag of 13 lbs.
Cavan Tourist Office report an alarming drop in tourists with callers to office down from 1,795 to 1,339 in the busy May to July period. Trouble in Northern Ireland and protracted Bank Strike are quoted as the reasons.
July 24th 1970:Trade Fair in Town Hall sponsored by Junior Chamber is opened by the Minister for Lands Séan Flanagan TD. Fancy Dress :Most Original ‘John and Yoko’ Frank O Connor and Geraldine Fox. Prettiest (Miss Cavan Crystal 1970) Maura Hickey, Most Topical ‘Settled Itinerant RIP’. N McCarthy, J McCarthy and Danny O Hanlon. Funniest ‘Departed Spirit’ Torlac Smith and Denis McCarthy. There were 19 stands at the Fair and all reported record enquiries. Among the local exhibitors were Vera Brady Cavan Crystal Fintan Tierney and Breffni Textiles.
Teachers ask for answers from the Department of Education after the bombshell proposes change of site for new Vocational School from Tullymongan to Cullies after Saint Patrick’s College offered a new site convenient to the campus at Saint Patrick’s College. The VEC sought the Department to send down senior officer of the Department to speak to the interested parties. The teachers in a letter signed by all the interested parties ask why was the decision taken without any consultation to change the site of the school which is seven years in the planning stage. How many classrooms will there be in the new school will the plans be altered. Will it accommodated Catholics and Protestant families. Where are the recreational areas. Will facilities at Saint Pat’s be incorporated into the new school. Many estimated that the building of the school will be delayed by at least four to five years and it is another case of putting Cavan on the back burner as far as facilities are concerned.
School caretakers in Cavan are to be granted an increase of 30/- per week according to Paddy Fleming CEO Cavan VEC bringing their wage to £13-15-0 per week and in Cavan a free house valued at £1 per week extra. Paddy Fleming tells Tom Fitzpatrick TD that until recently the caretaker had only to clean seven rooms but with the erection of the prefabs at Cavan School due to increase demand this has increased to nine and the hours can be very unsociable with the many night classes being held in the school.
Fifty club members on CYMS outing to Butlin’s Mosney County Meath. Most enjoyable function with many of the members visiting Mosney for the very first time on a glorious summer day.
J C Lord is Chairman of Cavan County Council while Tom Fitzpatrick takes the Chair at Cavan UDC.
Over 700 take part in Cavan Golf Club’s second open week where Phil Cullivan Captain was on hand to greet the many visitors from all over the world. Golden Jubilee of the change from Killynebber to Drumelis in July 1920 and the President Surgeon Bertie Cullen was Captain in both Killynebber and Drumelis in 1919 and 1920 while Phil Lawlor jus fifty years older is still the Professional at County Cavan Golf Club. The Club were blessed with another glorious week with the sun shining each day and everyone remarked on the wonderful hospitality and atmosphere created by the host club. Men’s 18 Hole Stableford sponsored by Murphy Quinn 1st Brendan Murray 45 2nd Karl Bornemann40 and best gross P Flaherty Clones. Ladie’s Scotch Foursome sponsored by Brady Brothers Livestock Salesmen 1st Margaret English and Gertie Walsh 64 ½ 2nd Ina Hickey and Minnie McCarren 71 ½. Men’s Nine Hole Stroke 1st Sean Galligan 30 2nd Phil Lawlor 32 ½ and Best Gross Leo McDonald all County Cavan. Mixed Foursomes sponsored by the Farnham Hotel 1st Liam Bogue and Kathleen Kenny 66 ½ 2nd Vincent O Connor and ‘Goldie’ Fleming 69. Best Gross Doctor Tadhg Lynch and Miss E Boyle Cavan 86. Men’s Singles V Par sponsored by the Anglo Celt Rev J Dowd Portland USA 2nd Rev Patsy Young Ballinamore 3rd Brian Murphy. Mixed Foursome V Par sponsored by Jackson’s Garage 1st Karl Bornemann and Jack Brady . Men’s 18 Hole Stroke sponsored by Bowmaker 1st Pat Cahill Rosculligan and County Cavan 2nd Dessie Donohoe 66 3rd Noel Martin and Dr Tadhg Lynch 66 tie. Meanwhile on the domestic from Jim Burke beat Aidan Conaty to win the O Hanlon Cup.
Death of the very well known popular Patrick J Murray 10 Jubilee Terrace ‘Big Paddy Murray’. After a short illness at the age of 69. Well known in the building business he was reputed to have the strength of an ox and could work night and day without so much as taking a break. Labourer with Paddy Elliott and Company Francie Smith and Company Ballyhaise and in recent years Onslow Bredin Paddy could do the work of ten men and was never idle. He had a great devotion to the Sacred Heart and Our Lady and although he could partake of a drink at weekends his conversation was always punctuated with reference to the Blessed Mother etc. He took exception to visiting ‘Hot Gospellers’ preaching in the Market Square etc and was known to put them to flight in the name of the one true Catholic faith. He was a keen fan of Cavan GAA and never missed a game in Breffni Park. In recent years after a period of intense opposition always bemoaning the fact that Cavan Harps were disbanded he took a keen interest in the welfare of Cavan Gaels. He was a very keen fishermen and travelled down the Erne waterway on many Sunday’s during the year in search of pike and perch. He had a voracious appetite and his menu was the subject of much speculation in view of the intensity of his work and heavy frame of nearly 20 stone. He was one of Cavan’s great characters and was a backbone of the Confraternity and Missions in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. He is survived by his brothers Joseph and James two sisters Mrs Tommy Smith (Mayjo) 10 Jubilee and Mrs E Stevenson Belfast. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Following a meeting of the Executive of the newly formed Cavan Swimming Pool and Cavan Chamber of Commerce it was agreed to hold a swimming gala in Swellan Lake in mid August with Mattie Connolly assuring his counterpart Sean McCormack Chairman of Cavan Swimming Pool Committee of their full support and sponsorship for the events and a raffle. There will be obstacle races cross the lake races and a full sports meeting in the Lake Field for children under and over 12.
Terence Smith from Kilnavara will represent Ireland at the World Student's Carpentry Contest in Tokyo. He is a past pupil of Walter Little’s Cavan Vocational school.
Death of the legendary ‘Big’ Jim Smith Killinkere at the age of 69. Captained Cavan to their first All Ireland when they won the 1927 Junior All Ireland in Breffni Park. Later in 1928 he captained Cavan when they were beaten in the All Ireland Final of 1928-the first year the Sam Maguire was presented by the GAA. First man to bring the Sam Maguire to Cavan and Ulster in 1933 and starred on the team of 1935. Played with Cavan from 1918 till after the All Ireland Final of 1937 where he was boxed and abused by a savage Kerry onslaught in the opening 10 minutes which was allowed to go unpunished as Jim was removed to the Mater Hospital with multiple injuries where he spent almost a week recuperating. Honoured by Ireland in the Tailteann Games of 1924,1928 and 1932. He toured America with Cavan in 1934 1936 and 1938.Educated at Saint Patrick Cavan and UCD where he took his BA degree-fluent Irish speaker. Served in the Garda and retired with the rank of Sergeant, he later worked for the Department of Agriculture at Dublin Port. His old adversary Bob Stack of Kerry in tribute says “There will never be another Jimmy Smith”. There was an overflow attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Ultan’s Church Killinkere with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The coffin was draped in the blue and white of Cavan and colleagues from the All Ireland teams acted as Pall bearers while past and present Cavan and Killinkere players formed a guard of honour for the peerless Jim. He is survived by his wife and 2 sons Sergeant Jim Smith Sligo and Gerry Smith BCom. Canon McCauley assisted by Father Eamonn Burns CC officiated at the funeral from Saint Ultan's Killinkere to Gallen cemetery. Cavan County Board were represented by Jim McDonnell Chairman HL Smith Secretary and Paddy Donohoe Treasurer.
Father Gargan and Rev.George Millar team up to win the Inter Clerical Angling Competition on Lough Melvin. Unfortunately the numbers were restricted as only 14 boats were available.
Junior Chamber Stableford at County Cavan Golf Club 1st Brian Murphy 40 Sean Galligan 38 and best gross C Walsh Belturbet 78. Ladie’s Section Sheila McDonald’s Prize 1sr Kathleen Brady 73 Connie McEntee’s and Muriel Doherty’ s Prize. Airmid O Hanlon’s Prize.
Antrim who have eight Ulster titles last of which was away back in 1951 and Derry who won the title in 1958 clash in Sunday’s final at Saint Tiernach’s Park in Clones. Derry with Sean O Connell Eamonn Coleman Mickey Niblock and Harry Diamond are favourites to win their second Ulster title.
Fermanagh sweep aside feeble Cavan challenge to deservedly win their first ever Ulster Under 21 title 0-13 to 0-8 at Saint Tiernach’s Park in Clones on Sunday evening last. Fermanagh were magnificent and Cavan played second fiddle in what is described as a pathetic performance where many of the established players let the team down. Fermanagh got off to a great start urged on by a huge vociferous support leading 0-4 to 0-1 after only 14 minutes and they never relinquished their lead throughout. When their centre field was beginning to wane at half time they brought on minor star Peter McGinnity from the Roslea club and this tall athletic figure played a prominent role in the second half with some very high fielding and kicking. Cavan came back into the game in the second quarter and at half time had cut the Fermanagh lead to 0-8 to 0-5 Seamus Brides in defence Paddy Blessing in goal Dermot Coyle Pearse Gilroy and Michael ‘Moucher’ Galligan and Gene Cusack up front were the only Cavan players to play to the expected standard but even Cusack played into the Fermanagh cause by shooting for goals with three close in frees in the second half. Cavan Patrick Blessing Niall O Brien Seamus Brides Declan Coyle S O Donnell Oliver Galligan Pearse Gilroy Gerry Murtagh D Fitzpatrick M Galligan M Hannon Tom O Reilly Sean McGuigan Gene Cusack and Jimmy Browne. Sub Michael Cusack for D Fitzpatrick F Donnolly for Jimmy Browne. Referee F Greene Antrim.
Congratulations to Patrick Graham 12 year old long distance swimmer from Saint Phelim’ s Place who completed the three mile crossing of cold and choppy Lough Ramor in 1 ½ hours on Sunday. He was accompanied by famous Cavan long distance swimmer Sean Walsh.
July 31st 1970: Frances Donegan daughter of Inspector Sam and Mai Donegan 9 Highfield Road Cavan is the voice of Dublin’s new talking clock. Frances an employee of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs in the Central Telephone Exchange in Dublin won a special prize of £50 which was presented to her by Minister for Posts and Telegraphs Gerry Collins who inaugurated the service. Note the Clock was to earn the Department over £16.50 million before the service was discontinued in 2002.
Cavan UDC back Cavan County Council's decision to site the Itinerant Halt on lands donated by the Poor Clare Convent by 6 votes to 3. Annie Murray Chairman and Bridie Higgins Secretary (Parents Committee) representing 158 objectors to the proposal stating “The Halt should be located outside the Urban area-this development is an intrusion on our way of life”! An amendment proposed by Tom Fitzpatrick and seconded by Johnny O Rourke Labour sought to have a meeting with all the interested parties including the Parent’s Committee UDC County Council and County Manager was defeated by 4-3. Timmy Murphy who seemed to be the spokesman for the Fianna Fail members said that members of the Parent’s Committee who signed the petition will be ashamed of themselves in a very short period of time. Progress is always slow but very painful and in forty years time they will wonder what all the fuss was about and this petition should be burned and forgotten about”
· Same Week Death of Annie Kitson Saint Mary’s Terrace at the age of 64. Native of Emyvale County Monaghan. She is survived by her husband James, sons Séamus Cavan, Michael Coventry and Martin in London and daughters Margaret Kelly Highfield Road, Teresa Saint Mary’s Terrace and Mrs Lyons. Father P J Gargan Adm officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery
Brother Damien Kellegher's final profession as Brother of the De La Salle Order in Castletown County Laois on July 23rd 1970. Recently received his BA at UCD. He is presently teaching in Dublin. Eldest son of Jimmy and Rose Kellegher Drumlark. Brother Damien was educated at Coolboyogue NS De La Salle School Cavan and UCD.
Breffni Boys Band are presently on camp in Bettystown. Jimmy Tully TD gave them full access and use of his field following representation from Tom O Connor a friend of the Labour TD and a Labour member of Cavan UDC.
Death of Baby Thomas Maloney Glasdrummond Poles at Lisdarn Hospital. Beloved son of Patricia and Bernard. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Michael Dolan Drumgola Cavan and Williamstown Finea at the age of 56 at his residence Drumgola . Quiet decent honorable hard working man he was extremely popular. He was uncle of Rev P Callaghan PP Blacklion. Survived by his wife Kitty six young children( sons daughters) sister Mary father in law. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the funeral and Requiem Mass in Saint Mary’s Church Finea to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Patrick ‘Pa’ Smith in Brisbane Australia in his early 70s. He was a native of Butlersbridge and was an outstanding footballer and handballer in his youth winning two Ulster senior championship medals with Cavan in 1920 and 1921. He was a member of the Cavan Slashers team of 1917 which won the second senior championship for the town. He emigrated over 45 years ago. He was brother of Janey Smith Publican Butlersbridge and Mrs Reilly ‘Athbara House’ and is survived by two brothers Terney in Cavan and formerly USA and Alphonsus ’Phonsey’ in Belturbet. Funeral took place in Brisbane Australia.
In contrast to the Tourist Office John McGinnity Chairman of Cavan Tourist Board claims that despite the trouble in the North and the Bank Strike more fishermen than ever before are visiting Cavan from the United Kingdom. He attributes the success of the fishing sector to the publication of their booklet ‘Angle’ which is distributed to every fishing organisation in these islands. The Cavan association is affiliated to the Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland and are presently preparing their promotional material for the new 1971 season.
Killygarry overcome neighbours Drumalee 1-8 to 1-3 giving a superb display to qualify for the final of the Mighty Avons sponsored tournament at the Ballyhaise At Home Week in Ballyhaise. On an unusually firm surface Killygarry gave a superb performance and took their chances when they were presented while Micheal Greenan was the only one of the Drumalee forwards to pose a threat to the Killygarry rearguard. Packie McGovern Francie Galligan P Brady Niall O Brien and George Crowe were the stars of a vey talented team while only Joe Browne Micheal Greenan Tommy McCauley Oliver O Reilly and John Joe Lee played to their usual high standard.
Poor Ulster Final as Derry win a one sided game 2-13 to Antrim’s 1-12 to reclaim a title they won 12 years ago before a disappointing attendance of only 15,000 at splendidly appointed Saint Tiernach’s Park in Clones. It was easily the worst and most one sided final for many years with Antrim only closing the deficit from 7 points to 4 points in the closing minutes with the crowds streaming for the exits. Michael Feeney Ballybay President of the Ulster Council is seen presenting the magnificent Anglo Celt trophy to Sean O Connell the 33 year old veteran who captained Derry to their second Ulster triumph. Scorers for Derry were Sean O Connell 1-4 Mickey Niblock 0-2 B Dolan 0-5 Seamus Lagan 1-0 Eamonn Coleman and S Cribben 0-1 each. Referee Liam Maguire Ballybay. Double for Derry as they beat Fermanagh 1-14 to 0-11 in the Minor decider despite the great efforts of Peter McGinnity Fermanagh were totally outclassed by a strong hard running and skilful Derry team. Scorers for Derry Seamus Mullen 0-8 M O Neill 1-1 Eamonn Lavery 0-2 P Lennon F McCuskey and Mickey Moran 0-1 each. Fermanagh A Maguire and Peter McGinnity 0-3 each A Gallagher 0-2 B McCusker M Cuddy and J O Brien 0-1 each.
Soccer on the up in Cavan as the World Cup from Mexico is beamed into every home in the country. Youth Club 7 Saint Phelim’s Place 1 YOU United 7 College Street 3 Under 14 League College Street 7 Tullac Mongan Rovers 2 Tullac Mongan Celtic 6 Tullac Mongan Rovers 2.
JN Tansey is pictured recording the best time in his DKW at the Autocross sponsored by Cavan Motor Club in Oldcastle.
August 7th 1970 Patrick Gaffney receives his B Arch at UCD. He has played at all grades for Cavan winning an Ulster Senior Championship medal in 1967 and Cavan Senior Championship medal with Cavan Gaels whom he still plays with. Past pupil of Saint Patrick’s College Cavan with whom he won two McRory Ulster Colleges medals and Franciscan College Germanstown.
Martina Halligan daughter of Mr and Mrs T Halligan Corstruce Ballinagh is presented with an award for not missing one day in her five years at Ballinagh NS. Martina is from a family of six.
Sister Mary Vincent De Paul Una McIntyre is professed a sister of the Mercy Order at a ceremony at the Mercy Convent Dungannon. She is daughter of Thomas and the late Brigid McIntyre and is sister of Sean and Noel McIntyre Brothers Aidan BA HDip Philip and Tommy Rita Maura Cavan and Mrs Philomena Darcey Dublin
Patrick Smith late of Owen Roe is home on holidays from the USA with his wife who is a native of Ballyhaise. In his youth he was an outstanding footballer assisting Cavan Harps at all levels.
Forty Boy Scouts from Cavan CBSI are under canvas at Lahinch where Father Torlac is Chaplain and Danny O Hanlon Scoutmaster,
Breffni Boys Band are on their first two week camping holiday to Bettystown where they are parked on patch of land kindly donated by Jimmy Tully TD a personal friend of Tom O Connor and Johnny O Rourke both Labour members of Cavan UDC. The boys are accompanied by Bandmaster John Donohoe.
Bill Moffat Belfast is pictured with his record catch a pike weighing 19 ½ lbs caught on the weir close to Carritraw Bridge on Monday using a small copper spoon. It is the largest pike caught on this stretch of the Rover Erne in recent years.
Connie McEntee’s and Muriel Doherty’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Ina Hickey with Mrs M O Sullivan and Mrs P McMyler winning the special prizes.
Over 320 anglers participated in the gigantic Belturbet Angling Competition on Holiday Monday. The Doctor Jack Sullivan Memorial Cup and £10 was presented by his daughter Aine Sullivan to Don Hardy 18 Derbyshire Road Sheffield for the largest number of fish caught.
Cmdt Jim Scanlon presents the awards at the presentation of Prizes at Cavan Military Barracks. Pictured HG Murphy Second Best Soldier Private M Murphy Best Rifle Shot Private M Lynch Best Soldier Private Brian McCormack 3rd Rifle Private Sean McPhillips 2nd Rifle Private Paul McCusker 2nd Bren Gun Private Jimmy Scanlon 1st Bren Gun and Captain Paddy Duffy Company OC.
August 14th 1970:Death of Paddy McCullough Saint Patrick’s Terrace at his residence on Sunday after a long illness. Aged 64 ,he was a lino type operator with the Anglo Celt until his retirement on grounds of ill health three years ago. He started his career at the Cavan office of the old Irish Post under the legendary Arthur Tanney (Clones) and later joined the Anglo Celt. Native of the town, he had a very fine tenor voice and was always at his best in the presence of his colleagues on a night out “enriched any company he chose to embrace”. A man of great integrity he was a source of inspiration and encouragement to his colleagues and particularly young recruits to the printing business. Very well read he had an encyclopedic mind storing up knowledge on all topics which he could discuss with great gusto. He delighted in chatting up old citizens of the town and had a great store of knowledge and anecdotes of people and places within the town. His information was always accurate down to the last detail. A courteous gentleman great and charitable friend and fervent Catholic. Survived by his wife Nan, sons Gerry and Martin and 1 daughter Maura .Father AB McGrath officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Killygarry cemetery.
Death of John Donohoe The Bungalow Killygarry at his residence on Monday at the age of 77. Native of Ballyconnell he spent most of his life in the USA. Very popular and well known he will be sorely missed by his relations and friends. He is survived by his wife and one daughter Nancy Rich Chicago. There was a very representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery with Father ABC McGrath officiating.
Kevin Kilduff Chairman of the Breffni Boy’s Band Committee promoters of the recent outstandingly successful Cavan Carnival is pictured with the world famous Tremeloes who brought the Carnival to a close when over 2,000 young teenagers swarmed the marquee at Pullamore.
August Stableford at County Cavan Golf Club 1st Jim Rafter 42 2nd Patsy McConnell 39. Farnham Cup Final Niall Walsh Runner Up Peter Coogan 32.
Death of Annie McCarthy (Weir) Owen Roe at the age of 56 after a long illness. Survived by her husband Danny sons Andrew Cavan and Michael England ,daughters Margaret and Anna in Cavan and Mrs J Sherlock Cootehill two brothers Terry Cavan and Willie England and one sister Mamie Donnelly Cavan. Very popular and extremely well known she was known for her outstanding charity and hospitality. There was a very large attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Killygarry cemetery . Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated.
Cavan Youth Club 1970 Chairman Donal Smyth Vice Chairman Charles O Donoghue Secretary Jean Lynch Assistant Secretary Geraldine Fox and Treasurer Finian Farrell. Committee Michael Donegan Tony Finlay Brian Reilly.
“Brother Sewing Machines the best and cheapest in the land. Hand Model £22-10-0 Zip Zag Model £35-10-0. Washing machines cookers and everything electrical is cheaper at Dermot ~Smith’s Domestic Appliance Centre 80 Main Street Cavan Phone 475”
Meath are back in the All Ireland Final as they storm from behind to beat Galway 0-15 to 0-11 before a very disappointing crowd of 33,331 at Croke Park and will now play either Derry or Kerry in the All Ireland final. Galway playing with the wind were the dominant force in the first half and should have led by more than their 0-8 to Meath’s 0-4 at half time.
The Bhreifne Journal for 1969-1970 has an article by the editor Father Frank McKiernan paying tribute to the late Doctor Philip O Connell whose best known work was his book on the Diocese of Kilmore. He writes that the Dioceses of Kilmore owe Doctor O Connell a deep debt of gratitude who diligently researched and wrote about the Bishops and priests who served the Diocese in the past. His last work ‘The Topography of Lough Ramor’ is also included as is the outstanding contribution by Father Gus Leydon a priest who is a professor in Saint Patrick’s College and who has contributed the well researched and beautifully penned ‘History of the Sisters of Charity in Kilmore from 1868’.
Butlersbridge are beaten by Ballyhaise 1-8 to 1-7 in the semi final of the Butlersbridge tournament before a very big crowd on Friday night after leading by 1-2 to 0-4 at the interval. A feature of the game was that Mike and Steve Duggan were joined by their uncles Larry in goal and Ted at full forward all of whom are reported to have played star roles. The Duggan’s Enda McGowan Louis Lyons and county star Hughie Newman starred for the winners while Oliver Sheridan Francie Reilly John Cusack Jimmy Browne all starred for the Bridge who were beaten by a point from Ballyhaise midfielder at the end of an exciting sporting and very enjoyable game.
August 21st 1970 Monsoon type flooding following a day long storm hits West Cavan where the River Shannon burst its banks and farm produce and livestock are swept away in the flooding which was the worst in living memory. Paddy Reilly TD Murmod Virginia is fist to react to the catastrophe and calls for the Central Government to intervene to compensate farmers who have only small holdings and have lost their livelihood. The monsoon rain was driven on by cold Northerly gales ripping up the soil and plants affecting the entire area and wiping out completely the farms of forty famers in the district. In Cavan town shielded from the worst of the storm the Green Lake burst its banks and the Kinnypottle overflowed flooding Coleman Road Cathedral Road and Cootehill Road.
British troops armed with machine guns are jubilantly welcomed into the Bogside in Derry. Eddie McAteer states “it is not that we love the British Army but we hate the RUC”
Detective Garda Eoin Reynolds Carrick Finea is the hero as he plucks stricken boatman Derek Mosley aged 60 in the teeth of the storm from Lough Sheelin. As he slept he awoke to hear faint cries for help from the lake. He immediately got out and let off a shot to tell the stricken man he was on his way. He then swam to an island 200 yards away in pitch darkness in the worst storm to hit the area in many years. From the island he spotted a black figure in the darkness floating on the lake. He then swam out to be resisted by the drowning man but took control and brought him unconscious to the shore where he applied mouth to mouth resuscitation and the English man began to recover. Later a doctor was summoned and after treatment Mosley had sufficiently recovered to resume his holiday. He is a regular visitor to Lough Sheelin.
Death of John Morgan 23 Fitzwilliam Square Dublin and late of Farnham Street Cavan. He was son of the late Mr and Mrs Morgan Farnham Street Cavan. Civil Servant he was a higher officer in many departments. Very prominent in Bridge circles he was Secretary of the Irish Contract Bridge Association for many years and was a regular on the Irish Bridge team. He was founder of the exclusive Regent Bridge Club in Dublin. Past winner of the prestigious Cavan Open Cullen Cup he also acted as referee and adjudicator on many occasions. He is survived by his wife Frances step children Frederick Lee and Mrs Morna Young brother Dermot sisters Kato and Eileen Cavan and Mrs Jack Clarke Dublin. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from University Church to Dean’s Grange cemetery.
The Irish Management Institute are holding a one day course in decimalization for owners and staff of businesses in the Cavan area. Training in the handling counting and auditing of the new coinage. Contact Mervyn S Johnston at Cavan 307 for further details and booking arrangements.
Cavan Fire Brigade are very quickly on the scene of a blaze at an outhouse at the back of John McGinnity’s Kelly’s Terrace but despite their prompt reaction the outhouse and all of the contents are burnt to the ground.
Kathleen Sullivan with a superb score of 34 is the winner of Helen Timmoney’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club.
Danny McDaid from Donegal representing Clonliffe Harriers wins the National senior marathon over 26.2 miles in Ballinamore Eddie Spillane Donore was 2nd J Moriarity Civil Service was 3rd and J McIntyre Clonliffe Harriers was 4th . The reigning two time champion Mick Mulloy of Oughterard could not compete because injury.
Cavan Gaels very impressive in 4-4 to 0-8 win over Saint Bridget’s Larah Stradone in the quarter final of the Cavan Senior Championship. Listless one side game before a very small attendance at Breffni Park. The Gaels led by 2-2 to 0-1 at half time. Scorers for the Gaels Hughie Smith 2-0 Tom Greene 1-1 Hauley Reilly 1-0 Philip Murray 0-2 1 free and Eamonn McGovern 0-1.
Drumalee will play Ballyhaise in the Final of the Butlersbridge tournament next Friday with presentation of set of medals to the winners at Ceilidhe in the Hall.
August 28th 1970 Con A Smith is appointed a Director of the Central Bank. He is Chairman of The Smith Motor Group Murdoch's and Waterford Foundries and is a native of Cavan town. He is son of Mr and Mrs Con P Smith Cavan and Dublin.
Huge local concern as the British troops commence spiking and blowing up concession roads on the border. Residents of Redhills Legakelly Ballyconnell and Clones and other areas on the border express their deep concern. At the present rate tourist traffic to the Lough Erne and Shannon waterways will be very badly affected.
“County Cavan CEO’s Residence Gutted by Fire”. Paddy and Goldie Fleming and family have been on holiday for the month of August. Everything burnt in mysterious blaze. Nobody in the house as Reggie McMahon ‘New County’ observes a crackling sound and flames leaping from the building at 6 am. Jack Brady ‘Fort View’ also heard the crackling sound but in the deep fog affecting the early morning could not see where the flames were coming from. Cavan Fire Brigade were on the scene soon after 6 am but despite their best efforts the house was completely gutted. The top floor soon fell onto the ground floor and all furniture and belongings were destroyed with the house just a shell.
Anselem Lovett Oldtown is recruiting 12 people to take part in a course of ‘Dynamic Reading Techniques’. Thee will be six lessons of three hours over six weeks and first come first served.
Scouts from all over Ireland are expected to descend on Cavan to attend the festival to mark the opening of Cavan’s new Scout Den on September 13th 1970. Sheila McGinnity Secretary of the organising committee says that Ballad Sessions Chariot Races Charity Walk and Five Mile Charity run are among the programme. The event will be attended by RTE personalities Charles Mitchell Jim Sherwin Bunny Carr Frank Murphy and Larry Cunningham.
Death of Terence Keaney Crubany at an advanced age. Despite losing his sight some yeas ago, he continued until recently working his farm. Very popular and extremely well known. He took a prominent part in the War of Independence taking the Republican side in the Civil War conflict. He took a great interest in the welfare of the Cavan team and was a great supporter of both Killygarry GFC and Cavan Gaels with whom his son Brendan is a prominent member. Survived by his son Brendan two sisters Mrs M Sullivan Banagher and E Keaney Dublin. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid's Church Killygarry to Killygarry cemetery.
Death in Liverpool of Biddy McCaffrey at the age of 70 (old street trader), Biddy had a stall outside the County Hotel and also attended Breffni Park as a Hawker selling apples oranges and chocolate. She also kept pigs at the house and each evening she collected ‘brock’ from the local hotels and houses as feed for the pigs. Up at the crack of dawn to deliver the morning papers she didn’t retire until well after midnight because the evening papers had to be collected and sold following the arrival of the 9:30 bus from Dublin. At one time there were three evening papers available in Cavan late at night stocked by McCaffrey’s ‘The Evening Herald’ Evening Mail’ and later on ‘The Evening Press’. With the closing of the stall at the County Hotel in 1958 Biddy and her daughter who also worked on the stall decided to emigrate to Liverpool- a decision that shocked all who had the great pleasure of knowing this decent hard working woman who loved her native town of Cavan.She is survived by her daughter Bridget brother John sister Mrs Johnny Murray Rosculligan Mrs W Weir ‘Baby’ and Mrs P Andrews London. There was a vey large turn out to meet the cortege on arrival at the outskirts of the town and the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery was very representative and well attended..
Kerry hammer luckless Derry 0-23 to 0-10 in the All Ireland football semi final at Croke Park before an attendance of 38,000. Villain of the piece was 33 year old Sean O Connell the Derry Captain who missed two penalty kicks and was played out of the game by Kerry’s Mick O She being replaced in the final quarter. Kerry will now play Meath in the All Ireland final in September. Scorers for Kerry Mick O Dwyer 0-9 Pat Griffin 0-5 Brendan Lynch 0-4 Liam Higgins 0-2 Din Joe Crowley Mick O Connell John O Keefe 0-1 each. Derry Sean O Connell 0-5 Seamus Lagan 0-2 Tom Quinn H Niblock and Tom McGuinness 0-1 each. Referee Paul Kelly Dublin.
Star studded Ballyhaise beat Killygarry 1-12 to 0-11 in the final of the Butlersbridge football tournament at Butlersbridge before a vey large vociferous crowd. Ballyhaise were never in danger of losing and only took their opportunities but Killygarry were inclined to over elaborate and did not capitalize on possession. Ballyhaise led by 0-6 to 0-2 at half time. Medals presented afterwards at well attended Ceilidhe in the Hall. Scorers Ballyhaise Steve Duggan 0-7 Louis Lyons 0-2 T Fay 1-0 Ted Duggan M Watters and Enda McGowan 0-1 each. Killygarry Francie Galligan 0-7 Dessie Agnew Oliver Crowe George Crowe and Niall O Brien 0-1 each.
Belfast beat Cavan Lawn Tennis Club 8-2 with two matches drawn in Junior challenge at County Cavan Lawn Tennis Club. Outstanding stars for Cavan were Evelyn O Keefe and Deidre Geoghegan who won both their matches. Other stars included Joe Mullery David Jackson John Smith Philip Brady Annette McCabe Majella Brady Ria Hickey and Blaithin Maloney.
Death of Michael A Veale (1st Cavan County Manager ) at the age of 66 in Dublin. He was Assistant County Manager Dublin City and County from 1957. He was Secretary and later Manager of Cavan County Council and went from Cavan on promotion as Manager of Laois/Offaly. He is survived by his wife two sons and one daughter
September 4th 1970 ‘Athbara’ the famous house on the junction of Cootehill and Cathedral Roads is up for auction. It was formerly owned by Mr and Mrs Patrick O Reilly who was a former County Secretary Cavan County Council and Treasurer/ Secretary of Cavan County Board for over 50 years. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn and Jackson Stops McCabe are the Auctioneers while Jack Binchey and Solicitors have carriage of sale.
There was only 1 bid of £10,000 by Tom Fitzpatrick TD for the ‘Abbey’ Bar but negotiations are continuing with the interested party following the well attended Auction in the Farnham Hotel. The proprietor Joe Goode is selling because he has acquired ‘The Green Lizard’ in Dublin. The Auctioneers are JC Brady Belturbet and TP O Reilly Solicitors have carriage of sale.
The well known very popular local postman Seamus ‘Ba’ Fay while out delivering his post found an unstamped letter addressed to Conor Cruise O Brien TD. Seamus duly stamped the letter and posted same to the popular Dublin TD.
Kitty Jenkins’s Captain’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Kathleen Kenny Runner Up Mrs M O Sullivan. Special Prizes Nellie Harding and Kathleen Brady Treasurer and Mrs Tully had the Best Gross
Cavan Gaels bid for a place in the County senior final when they play Bailieboro in the semi final on Sunday while Sarsfields (Killygarry/Butlersbridge) play Crosserlough in the second semi final. Stars Eamonn McGovern Oliver Malone and Phil Murray will have enough fire power to see the Gaels into the final. Pearse Gilroy is an absentee because of pressure of exams while Tom Greene and PJ Carroll can give the Gaels the advantage at midfield.
Saint Phelim’s Place reach the final of Cavan’s first ever Under 16 soccer tournament beating College Street 7-4 in an entertaining semi final before a large crowd at Tierquin Park. Thomas Johnston who has proved himself goal scorer of the tournament sent Saint Phelim’s fans into ecstasy with two early goals. Eddie Halligan pounced on some sloppy College Street defending to make it 3-0 after only 15 minutes play. Dominick Sheridan the versatile all rounder then stopped the rot with a great College Street goal before that man again Eddie Halligan pounced to restore Saint Phelim’s lead to 4-1 but Jimmy Fay closed the gap when he headed home from close range just on half time. Another burst from Johnston who as in the firs half scored two early second half goals for Saint Phelim s to leave the favourites 6-2 ahead. With time almost up Eddie Halligan shot home Saint Phelim’s seventh goal but Jimmy Fay and Gerry Smith closed the gap for College Street in the closing minutes of a highly entertaining game. Paul ‘George’ Ronan in defence for Saint Phelim’s was a very popular Man of the Match and received his award from Ray Greene Coach to the winning side.
Connie McEntee and Brian Tansey on behalf of the Council Staff make a presentation to Robert Hayes (Former Cavan County Engineer ) at an enjoyable well attended function in the Percy French Hotel Ballyjamesduff. Robert has been appointed County Manager in Tipperary South Riding.
September 11th 1970:Frank Brady eldest son of Donal and Mrs Brady Ballyjamesduff formerly White Star Main Street is awarded an Athletic Scholarship worth £4,000 to Saint Mary’s College Strawberry Hill Physical Education College Twickenham London by the Department of Education. After the four year course he will be qualified to teach physical education in post primary schools in Ireland. Star athlete during his years in Saint Patrick’s College in Cavan Frank received five scholarship offers one of which were to the University of East Tennessee and one to Louisiana State University.
Death of Bridget Fitzpatrick at the residence of her son in law Paddy Conaty CUDC and Cavan County Council. She was a native of Ballyhaise and was predeceased by her husband Patrick twelve years ago. She was extremely well known and very popular both in Ballyhaise and in Cavan where she made many friends since she came to live in Tullymongan. She is survived by her three daughters Kathleen Conaty Tullymongan Mrs M Mulvey Carrick on Shannon and Margaret in USA and one brother Paddy Greenan Tullycorbet Monaghan and fourteen grandchildren. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral to Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated.
Kitty Jenkins’s Lady Captain’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. Pictured are Dermot Morgan Assistant Secretary and Runner Up Kitty Jenkins Lady Captain Jack Brady Secretary Phil Cullen Dolie Cullivan Jim Hayes winner of Captain’s Prize Dr Darragh Smith Special Prize BC Fay Captain of Cavan/Monaghan Alliance. Nicky Smith had the fantastic score of 71 to win the Best Gross. Check
Death of Andy O Brien Killynebber on September 4th 1970 at Peamont Hospital at the age of 85. Great Gael, he composed memorable ballads to celebrate Cavan’s 5 All Ireland triumphs. Founder member of Drumcrave Fife and Drum Band. Distinguished member of the old RIC he joined the force and was an outstanding officer and gentleman. Great physique, he won many tug of wars for Laragh when he teamed up with his brothers John and Pat who were of equal physique. Founder member and supporter of Cavan Fine Gael. He was an active member of the SLF during the World War 2 Emergency. He was a founder member of Cavan Fine Gael and served on the executive. He is survived by his sons Senator Andy, Michael Cavan and Jimmy Clonmel and his daughters Rose O Toole Carrick on Shannon and Sarah Carter Dublin. He was a twin brother of James O Brien Bridge Street. Rev P J McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry where all shades of Political opinion were in attendance.
Death in London of Phil Brady B E former Town Surveyor. He was in charge of the water housing and sewerage while an Engineer with Cavan County Council Born in the old ‘Globe Hotel. Phil was son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Brady. He was educated at the Poor Clare’s Drumcrave NS and NUI Dublin where he took his degree. Phil favoured the Republican side and even though domiciled in London he frequently expressed the view that Ireland should be reunited as a 32 county Sovereign State. "He was in charge of some of London’s biggest housing developments after World War 2". He was extremely popular with all the workers and officials in London County Council and was deeply and deservedly respected by all. He is survived by his brother Peter Paul Kingscourt, Packy Cullies, Bernard and Johnny London, sisters Nora Ballyjamesduff, Kathy and Annie Town Hall Street. Funeral to Saint Pancreas cemetery Warwick Street Chiswick.
S Murphy sells his well appointed bungalow for £6,000 to Doctor John O Neill Tralee county Kerry who is moving to Cavan. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn was the Auctioneer and JV Kelly Solicitors had carriage of sale.
Cavan Credit Union move to “new improved facilities” at 10 Town Hall Street (opposite Jenkins's). Opening on Saturday mornings as well as Friday nights to cater for the increase in numbers".
Cavan’s Breffni Boy’s Accordion Band win the Juvenile Accordion and the Westenra Cup and the Pillow Cup for Bes Accordion at the Monaghan Band Festival held in Monaghan town last weekend. Pictured are the band making their first Cavan appearance in their new fancy uniforms which were specially tailored for the Band by Tom McKenna Tailors Oliver Plunkett Street Cavan. Front Row Left to Right Thomas McHugh Henry Quinn Gene Finnegan Martin Maguire Paul Kelly Brian O Grady Sean Galligan Fintan Dunne Martin Cosgrove Sean O Rourke. Middle Row Left to Right Edward Mallon Thomas Kenny Noel Gumley Charles McDowell Thomas Costello Phelim Costello Philip Boyle Martin McClarey John Kelly Ciaran McClarey Philip Finegan Mark O Connor. Back Row Left to Right Gerard Higgins Micheal McConnell Peter Sheridan Des Ronan Cyril O Keefe Gerard Smith Bernie Quinn Peter Walsh and Michael Graham.
Cavan Boy Scout’s celebrate the opening of their magnificent new Den at Coleman Road with a week long Youth Festival. The Saint Patrick’s Second Cavan Troop was founded in the Temperance Hall on October 30th 1930. A link with the past is that the present Chaplain Father Torlac O Reilly’s father Dr TP O Reilly was a founder member and on the first committee of the Troop. The new Den was designed by Kevin Murnane ARIBA Professor of Architecture at Bolton Street College of Technology and a member of All Ireland Boy Scout’s Training Team. His design was put in place by local Architect Phil Cullivan a distinguished member of the Cavan Troop. All professional services were given free of charge. The land on which the Den is built is on a long lease from CIE and was bridged to adjoin the water side land of Tom McCarren who gave the land free. The Bridge is built to take 15 tons of traffic. The entire works would have cost over £20,000 but with voluntary labour and extreme generosity from the benefactors will only now cost £8,000. The debt on the new Den is now only £3,000 and the Scouts hope to recoup most of this during the Youth Festival which will last eight days. £5,000 of the total was raised through the Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society’s annual pantomime which has now been running for 13 years while a staggering total of £1,800 was raised by the recent draw for a Caravan. Jim Sherwin Charles Mitchell and Bunny Carr are only some of the stars appearing at the Youth Festival and the parade leaves the Cathedral at 2:30 pm up Main Street Connolly Street and back to Den via College Street and will be led by the Breffni Boy’s Band under former Scoutmaster John Donohoe (1936-1970).
Cavan Lawn Tennis Club beat Mohill 7-5 at home with outstanding performances from Joe Mullery Ria Hickey Philip Smith and John Smith. A return at the Leitrim venue will take place within the next few weeks.
“Historic Occasion” is how Tom Fitzpatrick TD and Chairman of Cavan Urban Council describes the marriage of Michael Geraghty to Margaret Rehill of Belturbet. All members of the Council join in wholesome congratulations to Michael and his new Bride. Tom remarks that “we may have a better chance of continuity in the position seeing Michael has chosen a local girl as his Bride.” Michael is the first Town Clerk since the legendary Joseph McGuinness who was Town Clerk at the time of the building of the Town Hall in 1910 to be married. Michael Geraghty in giving thanks for the warm congratulations of the members tells them that he intends to stay put in the district for some time!
Cavan Urban District Council on the proposal of Timmy Murphy seconded by Benny Cafferty approved overdraft facility of £8,000 to the 31st December 1970
September 18th 1970:Cathriona Breslin (3), Regina Veale (8) and Jacqueline Gilchreest (5) are the children models at Fashion Show promoted jointly by Brendan Young and Vera Brady during the Boy Scout’s Youth Week in the Sports Centre Cavan.
The new Boy Scout’s Den is blessed and officially opened by Bishop Austin Quinn. Later concelebrated Mass was celebrated in the New Den by Father Paddy Gargan Adm Des O Dowd Chaplin Rev Torlac O Reilly Rev Sean Brady Saint Patrick’s College Rev PJ McManus who read the Gospel Rev Leo O Reilly and Rev T Murray Chaplain to the Virginia Troop. The Lessons were read by Scoutmaster Danny O Hanlon and K Murnane member of the Central Council and Architect for the new Den.
Death of Mary Jane relict of John ?? Broughderg Poles in England. Survived by her son daughter in law grandchildren Trevor and Anne. Funeral in Harrow England.
Death of Mary Ellen Smith at her residence Alackan. Extremely popular and gracious lady she was known for her beauty and great hospitality. She was predeceased by her husband Patrick some years ago and is survived by her three sons Patrick Alackan Peter Castletara and Larry in Lavey five daughters Rosaleen Kathleen Margaret and Anna May and one sister Mrs B Donohoe Pullakeel. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Sean McCormack recently very involved in the organisation of a committee for the purpose of building a new indoor swimming pool and chairman of the committee has his house ‘San Catherina’ Highfield Road on the market. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn are the Auctioneers while Jack Binchey is the Solicitor having carriage. Sean and Margaret with their family are leaving Cavan to take up a position in the Drogheda Independent.
Cavan Gael’s in preparation for their upcoming senior final appearance against Crosserlough have yet another warm up fixture against Civil Service Dublin which is managed by ageless Gael’s legend Cathal Young. Civil Service will field an all star line out for the fixture at the recently opened Terry Coyle Park with Jimmy Whan Armagh and Ulster Benny Gaughran Louth and Leinster Tony Bennett Kerry Brendan Wynn Leitrim Tom Crotty Ballinagh and Cavan Matt McHugh famous Templeport and Cavan goalkeeper and John Kelly Louth.
Cavan Gaels defeat Bailieboro 1-14 to 0-9 in dreadful weather conditions before a deplorable small crow at Breffni Park who paid gate receipts of £22. The attendance was kept to a minimum with the appearance of Crosserlough in the final of the famous Killinkere Tournament. The decisive score came in the 23rd minute of the first half when great work by Hughie Smith found the young tall Haulie Reilly lurking at the edge of the square and the Ashe Street youngest reached highest to palm the ball to the net. The Gaels led by 1-8 to 0-3 at half time.
John Donohoe Scoutmaster receives the long service medal and silver bar of merit (1936-1970) from the National Executive CBSI and is succeeded as Scoutmaster by Danny O Hanlon. The presentation was made by Michael O Driscoll National Training Commissioner on behalf of the Chief Scout. While the star attractions Charles Mitchell and Jim Sherwin fail to show up for the opening of the new Den and start of Youth Week in Cavan. Both were detained in the RTE Studios due to the pressure of news. Bunny Carr however has confirmed by telephone that he is travelling and will present the awards at the Gala Concert that concludes Youth Week in the new Scout Den on Sunday night.
Miss M McManus daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh McManus ‘Glenview House’ Glangevlin is appointed second assistant teacher in Crubany National Scholl to fill the vacancy left by Miss Keelan who has just retired.
Gymkhana organised by Brian and Nancy Wall on Sunday 27th September 1970 at Farnham Estate is in aid of the Mentally Handicapped School at Cootehill.
Father Kevin Smith Lord Abbott of Kilnacrott makes the following appointments following the Solemn professions of Abbot Brothers Bruno Mulvihill Woodlawn county Offaly and Ken O Shaughnessy Dundalk. Father Killian Mitchell is to be Prior of Holy Trinity Abbey Kilnacrott Superior Father Tony McNulty Novice Mast Father Philip Nash. Vice President and Bursar Anthony McNulty. Rev Gerard Cusack to be appointed Professor in Queen’s Park Perth Western Australia.
Frank Lyons wins the Category 1 Stroke play competition with 65 Category 2 Aidan Conaty Category 3 Dennis Condon during the Boy Scout’s Youth Week at County Cavan Golf Club.
Boy Scout’s Youth Festival 1970 Pram Race 1st Torlac Smith Drumalee 2nd Brian Cullen Town Hall 3rd Brian McCormack Saint Phelim’s Place. 1st Girl Majella McCaffrey 1 Tullac Mongan 2nd Una Hickey Church Street and special prize for slowest Catriona McGovern Connolly Street. Best placed Cub Gareth Rooney Glenside Road.
Chariot Race 1st Virginia CBSI 2nd Saint Patrick’s Troop Cavan and 3rd The Fox and Seagull Patrol
September 25th 1970:Tragic death of Hughie Boyle (Derrygoss Butlersbridge) at the age of 40 on his way from the Gaels Bingo last Friday night. Most obliging and adaptable handyman in the area. Hughie was in charge of erecting the Christmas lights sometimes leaving them up until near Easter. He could turn his hand to any task be it electrical plumbing construction carpentry and was extremely popular particularly with the traders in the town. He had a base at Louis Blessing’s where he kept his tools and ladders. Hughie was a staunch Republican and was interred in Ballykinlar during the 1956-1960 IRA Campaign. He was the best of good company never uttering an offensive word and able to take a joke on himself with great glee and gusto. He is survived by his mother and two sister Mrs Hugh Kelly Derrygoss and Mrs John McGowan Butlersbridge. The coffin was draped in the Tricolor and his Sinn Fein Roger Casement Branch Cavan comrades marched each side of the hearse as the remains were escorted from Cavan Surgical Hospital. The funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church to the New cemetery was one of the biggest and most representative ever seen in Butlersbridge.
Cavan Boy Scout’s Youth Week. Walking Treasure Hunt from Town Hall to Bridge Street Corner. 1st Dennis McCarthy 2nd Andrew McEntee and 3rd tie Majella Brady and Bernard Geoghegan. Ballad Competition 1st Catriona McGovern 2nd Carmel Duffy Poles Cavan 3rd Mary McGuinness Newbliss. The adjudicator was well known Dr Brian Galligan now Dispensary doctor in Kilnaleck and member of Comalthas Ceolteoiri Eireann. The RTE singers with Tom Carty and Misses Bernie and Mary McAteer from Newry were guest artistes. Soap Box Derby 1st Dessie McEntee and Brian Cullen 2nd Virginia Troop 3rd Gene Finegan and Paul Ronan. Pram Race Michael Leddy and Michael Smith Junior Saint Phelim’s Place 2n Danny O Hanlon and M Smith 3rd Noel Fay and Greg Sheridan. Special Prize May Meehan and Margaret Smith representing Bridge Street. Later Bunny Carr was an outstanding MC at the Gala Concert that concluded the week with the presentation of the prizes. A special presentation was made to Frank O Keefe Saint Phelim’s Place and John Donohoe former Scoutmaster
Olive Plunkett’s Under 16 from Cavan beat Castlerahan 1-8 to 2-4 in a thrilling Under 16 Cavan championship final to win the title for the first time in seven years. Dominic Sheridan man of the match scored the two decisive goals early in the second half but Castlerahan fought back to level the game on the stroke of full time but there was still time for that man Sheridan to strike again with the winning point for the town side. Scorers Olive Plunkett’s Dominic Sheridan 1-2 Charlie Donoghue 0-3 Brian Crowe B Brady and M McKiernan 0-1 each while L Maguire 1-3 and Gerry Hetherton replied for Castlerahan. Team S Kane J McEvoy Paddy Reilly Joe Mulligan Felim Costello John Costello Brian Crowe Adge King Dominic Sheridan B Brady Charlie Donoghue Bernard Johnston and Michael McKeown. Subs Maurice Brady for J McEvoy Noel Galligan for Bernard Johnston and Pat O Keefe for Noel Galligan.
Demolition of ‘Tower Hamlet’ in Farnham Street opens up a new view of Saint John’s Church of Ireland Church beautifully captured by Tom Hussey Photographer with the Anglo Celt. Tower Hamlet was originally a British Officer’s Club with its own grounds tennis courts etc. It was later owned by Doctor and Mrs Clarke who had a legendary presence in Cavan from the early 1920s. After Doctor Clarke’s death the property was purchased by well known Cavan draper Phil and Mrs McDonald. Many of the McDonald’s including Gertie Sheila Austin and the well known Leo were reared here. After the McDonalds moved to a smaller more modern house in Farnham Street ‘Tower Hamlet’ was controversially purchased by Father Joseph Dolan for conversion into a Parochial Centre but the sheer scale of the project was not feasible at the time and would have entailed building a hall to accommodate over 800 people. It was later decided by the Parochial Committee headed by Father Dolan to develop the old Presbytery into Saint Augustine’s Hall and this would be at the disposal of all organisations in the Parish. Cavan Urban Council have now purchased the premises from the Parish and various suggestions are being mooted including the development of a car park on the site. The property will be included in the forthcoming Town Development Plan.
Death of Michael Murray 1 Jubilee Terrace at the age of 60. Spent many years in England but before leaving for foreign shores Michael took an active part in the struggle for Independence. So Republican was he in his views that he was known locally as ‘Mickey Free’. He was a leading member of the LDF during the Emergency 1939-1975. One of the famous Murray family he was an outstanding footballer with Cavan Harps with his brothers forming the backbone of a team which was equal to any in county Cavan playing fast attractive football at their home venue Tierquin. He retired home some years ago due to ill health. Survived by his wife Brigid sons Philip CIE Donnybrook Dublin Michael Australia and Paddy in Cavan daughters Mary Saint Patrick’s Terrace Cavan and Frances Jubilee Terrace brothers Johnny Park Lane Tommy Lake View Terry Owen Roe and Jimmy Surrey England three sisters Mrs J Murphy Tullac Mongan Mrs O Kellegher Liverpool and Mrs J Downey Surrey. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery with Father PJ Gargan Adm officiating.
Three hundred top class horses for sale at Cavan Mart. Top price for a Hunter Filly was paid by John P Dolan Carrigallen and an Irish draught mare shown by Geraldine Brady Cullies cemetery and property of her father Barney Brady was sold as a show jumper for £135. Fat horses sold for £120-137-10-0. Irish Draughts £85-150. Working horses £75-120. Children’s ponies £75-85.Knackers for factory use £85-130. Donkeys £15-42.
Frank Lyons the man in form at County Cavan Golf Club Frank Lyons (11) wins again with a score of 39 in nine hole Stableford Sean Galligan (16) 2nd and best gross P Brennan (4) 32.
Brian and Mrs Annette Murphy agents for the ‘Irish Permanent Building Society’89 Main Street Cavan announce that they are now giving 5 ½ % Tax Free on deposits.
Mary Glavey PRO Junior Chamber makes a presentation on behalf of the members to the very popular Sylvester Murphy Vice President of the Chamber. Sylvester was Chairman of the committee who ran the recent ‘Cavan Trade Fair’. Sylvester is congratulated by Leo McGrath President on his appointment as Court Clerk Ballina County Mayo.
Crosserlough the holders beat Sarsfields (Butlersbridge/Killygarry) 2-13 to 2-9 in the senior football semi final before an attendance who paid gate receipts of £185 on a dry sunny day where conditions were ideal for good open football. Sarsfields had the lion share of possession but their forwards could not capitalize and the champions progresses to their fifth consecutive final. Crosserlough led by 1-7 to 1-3 at the interval. Sarsfields Seamus McGovern Donal Crowe Ray Dunne Francie Reilly F Fitzpatrick Packy McGovern Paddy Lynch Philip Fitzsimmons F Rorke Eamonn Reilly George Crowe Francis Galligan Jimmy Browne Oliver Crowe Niall O Brien. Referee Alo Donohoe Oldcastle.
Cavan Badminton 1970 Chairman Norman Cinnamond Secretary/Treasurer Frank Glancy Captain Peter Pollock. Committee Sheila Cosgrove Maureen Crowe Eileen Conaty Hugh Leech and John Carville.
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Josephine Kellegher Drumlark qualifies as SRN and Midwife in Liverpool. Eldest daughter of Rose and James Kellegher Drumlark. Presentation to Bill and Ina McCusker on the occasion of their recent marriage in Town Hall next Monday night. October 2nd 1970:Fintan and Mary Tierney open their much heralded ‘Annalee Boutique’ in Bridge Street (Maudie's) Anselem Lovett Oldtown well know Journalist with the Anglo Celt is recruiting 12 people to take part in a course of ‘Dynamic Reading Techniques’. Death of Terence Keaney Crubany. Despite losing his sight some yeas ago, he continued until recently working his farm. Survived by his son Brendan. Funeral from Saint Brigid's Church Killygarry to Killygarry cemetery. Death in Liverpool of Biddy McCaffrey at the age of 70 (old street trader), Biddy had a stall outside the County Hotel and also attended Breffni Park as a Hawker selling apples oranges and chocolate. She is survived by her daughter Bridget. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies. Death of Michael A Veale (1st Cavan County Manager ).At his death he was Assistant County Manager Dublin City and County. There was only 1 bid of £10,000 for the ‘Abbey’ Bar but negotiations are continuing with the interested party following the well attended Auction in the Farnham Hotel. Connie McEntee and Brian Tansey on behalf of the Council Staff make a presentation to Robert Hayes (Former Cavan County Engineer ).He has been appointed County Manager in Tipperary South. Kathleen Kenny wins the Lady Captain’s (Kitty Jenkins) prize while Kathleen Sullivan is runner up at County Cavan Golf Club Sudden death of BC Fay at the residence of his daughter Mary Fay 15 Adair Road Sandymount. He was one of Cavan’s leading cultural social and industrial figures for many years. He played a leading part in attracting industry to count Cavan including ‘Bostik’ Irish Shoe Supplies ‘etc to his native Belturbet. He took a leading part in the War of Independence and was a very well known Fianna Fail activist and supporter. He was President of the Cavan/Monaghan Golfing Alliance and took a leading role in GAA circles within county Cavan being a leading member of Cavan County Board for many years. BC Fay is survived by three sons Captain Patsy Fay Brian and Eamonn Fay and daughters Mary Philomena Kathleen and Ethna. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Merrion Row Church to Middle Chapel Cootehill where the coffin was draped in the tricolor and his old comrades in IRA formed a guard of honour. Big drive to promote the annual men’s mission conducted by the Passionists in the Cathedral. The successful women’s mission closed on Sunday. Meanwhile the local ‘public rosary group’ led by Benny Cullen Saint Phelim’s Place are reciting the rosary at 7:45 pm outside the Town Hall each Thursday evening. Robert Clements Cavan Crystal Sales Director in conjunction with Coras Tractala is on a 15 USA cities tour for Cavan Crystal and will take in Toronto in Canada over the course of the five week tour. Death of John Brady Ricehill at the age of 63 while walking on the main Crosskeys /Cavan Road along with his son after milking his cows. He was walking with his bike and his 15 year old son by his side when he was struck by a car near his home. His son broke his arm and was taken to Cavan Surgical Hospital where his father was pronounced dead on admission. John Rehill son of Philip and Susan Rehill Lakeland Hotel presents the Lakeland Hotel trophy to the beautiful Teresa Toolin. Strange advertisement in this week’s Anglo Celt where Paddy and Goldie Fleming are selling roadside sites on two acres adjoining their recently burnt to the ground residence on Farnham Road (Phone Cavan 319). The cause of the blaze which happened in August while the Flemings were on holidays remains a mystery. Death of Dympna Batchelor late of Main Street in England at the age of 43. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs John Smith Steward in Poor Clare Convent and was a distinguished nurse in England. She was one of the leading members of the Catholic Church in London and was extremely generous and charitable. She was well known midwife and championed the Pro Life cause in London. She is survived by her husband and six small children three brothers Paddy in Monaghan Jack Church Street and Frank Doncaster four sisters Clare Moor Saint Phelim’s Place Mrs M Dunne London Mrs M Zelley Brighton and Teresa London. Funeral took place at Saint Thomas Moore Brighton England. Charles Haughey Captain Jim Kelly a native of Bailieboro County Cavan John Kelly and Albert Luykx are acquitted by the High Court of importing arms illegally for use in Northern Ireland. Kerry beat Meath 2-19 to 0-18 to win their 22nd title led by long kicking corner back Donie O Sullivan. Meath were in it right up to half time only trailing the champions by 0-9 to 0-8 but their forwards were poor and failed to cash in on the pressure they exerted on the Kerry defence.. Din Joe Crowley made the game safe for Kerry four minutes from the end with a typical opportunist goal soloing right through the exhausted Meath defence to crash home a great goal worthy of retaining the title for the champions. At the end Kerry swarmed all over Meath with Brendan Lynch shooting a point before hitting the upright and the ball went wide. Slim Whitman world class country and western singer is touring Ireland and will appear on Friday night at the famous Laragh Carnival which is enjoying a great revival in fortunes since PJ Brady and Benny Shields took over the rein Mary and Fintan Tierney announce the opening soon of the ‘Annalee Boutique’. “Catering for the Miss Teen it has to be seen to be believed. Catering from all large sizes to Mod Miss. All exclusively at ‘The Annalee Boutique’. Vast selection of day dresses evening wear trouser suits and Shasta Slacks. Separates by designers of distinction stocked”! October 9th 1970:Cavan Gaels are beaten by Crosserlough 1-12 to 0-5 in a poor ill tempered County Senior Football Final. P J Masterson (Referee) failed to exert much control and the smaller ,lighter Gaels were second best as they tried to ‘rough it’ with their much stronger and experienced opponents. A crowd of 4,000 paid £504 to witness a poor encounter where the Gaels sparkled only at the start of each half. Crosserlough led by 0-7 to 0-1 at half time and the interval lasted 18 minutes. Crosserlough thus emulated Cornafean 1936-1940 winning an incredible 5 in a row. Star of the show for Crosserlough was former Cavan Gaels star Micheal ‘Moucher’ Galligan whose speed and skill opened up a lack lustre pedestrian Gael’s defence almost at will. With the champions leading 0-7 to 0-2 he got a ball soloed at sped through the Gaels defence and sent a bullet of a shot to the back of the Gale’s net in the 13th minute of the second half. Team: Paddy Blessing, J J Reilly, Frank Glancey, John McNamara, Pearse Gilroy, Oliver Galligan, Patrick Gaffney, P J Carroll, Thomas Greene, Eamonn McGovern, Paddy Reilly, Phil Murray, Haulie Reilly, Gabriel Kelly and Hughie Smith. Subs Oliver Malone for Hughie Smith, Gerard Carroll for Oliver Galligan, Oliver Galligan for P J Carroll. Eamonn McGovern flew back from his honeymoon in London to assist the Gaels. Big push on in the Cathedral to get people to attend the annual Mission given by the Passionists Father Celestine Father Neil Father Salvian close mission for the women on Sunday afternoon with the men’s mission starting on Sunday night. East Cavan Pioneers are planning a night vigil to Lourdes with Travel Agent John McGinnity Cavan. Richard and Pat Nixon President and First Lady are given a warm welcome to Dublin on three day visit to Ireland where he visited his ancestral Quaker home in Timahoe. Driving through Kildare and Naas they spent 45 minutes in warm talks with President and Bean De Velera. Later they were guest at a State Reception at Dublin Castle but a lone protestor threw eggs at the motorcade before being speedily ejected by the Gardai. Jack Lynch had official discussions with President Nixon ranging from Vietnam The Middle East to American and European affairs. Issuing a Céad mile Failte to Jack and Maureen Lynch to visit America the Nixon’s left Shannon on Air Force One on their return journey to America. Maurice Jackson adapts one of his luxury coaches to accommodate 31 wheelchairs for a Canadian visit to the South of Ireland and England. They later returned to tour the West of Ireland with all in loud praise of the efficiency and courtesy of the driver Mick McGovern Coras Point Cavan. Sean McSherry wins the ‘Smyco’ Cup at County Cavan Golf Club with 67 nett 2nd L Henderson 70 nett Johnny Fitzpatrick Bakersbridge is reviving skittle with a Winter League in the are. Teams from Drumlane Aughalane Butlersbridge Legakelly Drumalee Belturbet Corglass Castletara and Bakersbridge are among the many entries. Movement to restore the Rosary in its rightful place in the family home results in public rosary each week at the Town Hall led by Benny Cullen and members of the Legion of Mary. Killygarry beat near neighbours Stradone 2-5 to 1-5 to qualify for the Intermediate Final where they will play Cootehill. Taking advantage of the fresh strong wind Stradone raced into a 1-4 to Nil lead after only 14 minutes but a goal by Dessie Agnew just before half time settled the Killygarry men who still trailed by 1-5 to 1-1 at half time. Killygarry took the lead for the first time with a goal in the 23rd minute of the second half leading 2-3 to Stradone’s 1-5 and try as they might Stradone despite constant pressure couldn’t close the gap. Cork beat Fermanagh the Ulster Champions 2-11 to 0-9 in the Under 21 football final where Fermanagh showed good form at the start of the game and at start of second half. Father Des Maguire who played and starred in Cavan’s last All Ireland win in 1952 returns to the mission fields in Korea where he is ministering as a Columban father. He is a native of Bingfield Crossdoney and is brother of Sergeant Liam Maguire Ballybay. Death of Nuala McMullin eldest daughter of the late Surgeon Joseph and Mrs McMullin Church Street Cavan at Saint Joseph’s Nursing Home in Dublin. She is survived by her three brothers and seven sisters including Una Smith wife of Doctor FPE Smith Farnham Street and Airmid O Hanlon ‘Glenair’ Cathedral Road. Funeral took place to Dean’ October 16th 1970 ‘Avon Lounge Grill and New Pin Cleaners’ for Sale on the instructions of Jimmy Smith well known leader of the Mighty Avons. It will be sold in one or two or three lots. Tom Fitzpatrick TD had carriage of sale while PJ O Reilly is the auctioneer. Official opening of Smyco in Lake Field by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance Mr PJ Lalor. The 10,000 square foot factory cost £100,000 to erect most of the money by way of grant from the IDA. Mr Lalor tells the assembled guests that the factory opened two years ago with a staff of 14 now employs 40 girls and with demand growing in the UK Market it is projected that employment will reach 100 shortly. He paid tribute to the efforts made by Tom Fitzpatrick TD and Brian O Grady Cavan Enterprise Board who worked tirelessly with the IDA to locate a factory in Cavan that would give valuable employment to girls who up to now had no alternative but to emigrate. On arrival at the factory Mr Lalor was greeted by WJ Linus Chairman Smyco W Hammond Managing Director WJ Smith and Brian O Grady deputizing for the County Manager Dermot McCarthy. The Breffni Boys Band then played the National Anthem. Among the attendance was Father Patrick J Gargan Adm Rev George CA Millar Rev Mr Fletcher Presbyterian Minister Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman of Cavan Urban Council Matty Connolly President of Cavan Chamber of Commerce Paddy Smith TD Paddy O Reilly TD Senator Andy O Brien JC Lord Chairman of Cavan County Council WP O Hanlon Managing Director of the Anglo Celt and Paddy Gaffney and Phil Cullivan Architects. Brady Brothers Livestock Salesmen and Hoteliers open their new state of the art ‘Hillgrove Hotel’ in Monaghan at a cost of £200,000. Big Tom and the Mainliners attracted over 2,000 dancers to the spacious dance hall on the opening Saturday night. “Functions and parties are the specialty. Service and satisfaction guaranteed. Phil Halford Manager Phone Monaghan 389 or 452. In the Cavan High Court Jimmy Smith Leader of the Mighty Avons is directed by a Jury to pay Tommy Donohoe Garage Proprietor Dublin Road Cavan £105-16-2 and costs as directed by the Circuit Court in an earlier judgment for work done services rendered and good supplied. Justice Butler dismissed a counter claim brought by Jimmy Smith for £44-3-10 and costs. H McWilliam SC instructed by Alfred Myles Smith was for Tommy Donohoe while DP Sheridan SC instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick was for Jimmy Smith. October 23rd 1970 End of six month Bank dispute as the members of staff return to work to be faced with a backlog of £3 Billion worth of uncleared cheques. The doors will remain closed for at least three weeks and when they return restrictive hours of 10-12:30 will be in place until after Christmas. Congratulations to Phil Lawlor pictured Golf Professional at County Cavan Golf Club for fifty years in July 1970. Phil can still hold his own with the best of them over the Cavan course which he knows like the back of his hand. Impressive display by Apostolic Society is opened in Saint Augustine’s Hall by Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn. Pictured are Rev Sean McElgunn CSSR Belturbet Very Rev T McCauley PP Killinkere Director of the Apostolic Society Bishop Quinn Mrs Boyd President Madge Boucher Arva Secretary and Very Rev Charles Smith Vicar General Saint Patrick’s Missionary Society Kiltegan. Death of Professor Mairtin O Cadhain Professor of Irish at Trinity College Dublin at the age of 56. He was a native of Spiddal county Galway and was a native Irish speaker and scholar. He was husband of Mairin nee Ruddy daughter of the late Phil and Mrs Ruddy Bridge Street. Prominent Irish scholar and writer. He was a prolific writer of Irish short stories. Unrepentant Republican he waged a life time war against the Department of Education over their continued dilution of Irish in Primary and Post Primary Schools. The President Eamonn De Velera was represented at the funeral which took place to Mount Jerome cemetery. Death of Mrs S Walsh in Waterloo London in her early 80s. She was a native of Tullamore. She was wife of Garda Detective M Walsh who during the Emergency in 1941 was engaged in a fatal gun battle in Mountnuggent. Donors at Cavan Blood Transfusion in first three days amount to 270 with twelve silver and six gold Pelicans awarded. Death of Miss C Lee Tullyco after a brief illness at the age of 74. She was very well known in Cavan and surrounds and was most gracious and charitable. She was sister of Mr Frank Lee well known farmer and milk salesman. She is survived by one brother Paddy in Castlepollard. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery. Cavan Bridge Club Captain’s Prize N/S Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan E/W Mrs S Caffrey and Mrs M McGeever. Best Gross Gerry Hunt and Doctor Paddy Maloney. Three of Cavan’s leading young footballers are on the Cavan panel to play Mayo in Charlestown next Sunday as Cavan Gael’s Oliver Galligan Killygarry’s Philip Fitzsimmons and Crosserlough’s Micheal ‘Moucher’ Galligan make their debut. Team Paddy Lyons Pat Tinnelly Hughie Newman Andy McCabe Oliver Galligan or Pearse Gilroy Brendan Donohoe Enda McGowan Ray Carolan Ollie Leddy or Philip Fitzsimmons Micheal Galligan Gene Cusack Paddy Cusack Eamonn Reilly Mark Goldrick and John Dwyer. The 13th annual ‘Scouts on the Air’ takes place in the New Den with Kevin Kilduff the radio‘Ham’ operator pictured is Chief Scout Lt Col Hogan M Murphy Chief Scout Danny O Hanlon Scoutmaster Cavan Troop Gerry Egan Cub Leader Paul McCusker Quarter Master Gene Finnegan D Smith Patrol Leaders and Patrick O Keefe. . October 30th 1970 Colm Browne is promoted from Detective Officer to Detective Sergeant and will transfer to Killarney county Kerry. Native of Wicklow, He is now the youngest Detective Sergeant in Ireland having been Detective Garda since 1965 Mini Budget presented by Minister of Finance George Colley sees Wholesale Tax on Luxury Goods shoot up from 15-25% and a 25% increase in Road Tax on cars and lorries. Matt Fitzpatrick Connolly Street is selling his old long established business in Connolly Street. Murphy Quinn are the Auctioneers while John V Kelly Church Street has carriage of sale. Visitation of Cullies cemetery with Fathers PJ Gargan and PJ McManus officiating while next Sunday is the visitation of Killygarry cemetery with another large crowd expected. Proposed Christmas Festival with Tom Hayes being buried in Hourican’s Yard in an attempt to break his own world record of days underground is abandoned and postponed with Tom stating that he is not available this Christmas! Cavan Bridge Club N/S Maureen Cullen and Kathleen Brady E/W Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey. Behey Social Hall reopens on November 2nd old and new members are welcome. Killygarry and Cootehill clash in the eagerly awaited Intermediate Final at Breffni Park next Sunday. Donal Crowe Paddy Lynch Packy McGovern Phil Fitzsimmons Phil Wray Niall O Brien George Crowe should have enough experience to see off the challenge of Cootehill who are captained by Cavan and Ulster legend Charlie Gallagher. Erskine Childers Minister for Health and Tanaiste officially opens the new ‘Hillgrove Hotel’ in Monaghan. Built at a cost of £200,000 Tom Brady Junior is Managing Director. Over 450 attended the opening ceremony in the Hotel on Halloween 1970 which was built by Donaldson’s of Clones a brother of Mr Iris Richmond. Among the attendance were Billy Fox TD and John F O Conlon TD. November 6th 1970 Private Paul Coyle Crubany pictured is voted the best soldier number 13 battalion at Cathal Brugha Barracks Christy May and Disc A Go Go in Town Hall-herald the steady decline in Showband popularity All banks in the Republic will reopen for business on November 7th 1970 from 10-12:30 pm Monday to Friday. Huge backlog of uncleared cheques means there is huge behind the scenes workload. Mr and Mrs Michael Travers from Geelong Australia are pictured with Tom Fitzpatrick TD outside Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Cavan as they present introduction and greetings from the Mayor of Geelong, Michael Joseph has just retired as a Personnel Manager with Ford Motor Company in Australia where he spent the last 30 years. They have a family of six boys and two girls and are looking up relatives all over the world. His mother’s maiden name was Margaret McKeever from Cavan town who later emigrated to Glasgow Scotland where Michael Joseph was born. The legendary Cardinal Cushing Archbishop of Boston dies in Boston at the age of 75. He will be forever linked to the Kennedy’s . Officiating at the marriage of John F to Jackie Bouvier in 1953 and again at his funeral in Arlington cemetery in November 1963. He also officiated at the wedding and funeral of the late Robert Kennedy former Attorney General of he USA. He was Archbishop of Boston since 1944 and was the son of a blacksmith Patrick Cushing who emigrated from Glanworth county Cork to Boston where he later married Mary Cahill a native of Waterford. He paid a total of 12 visits to Ireland in the last twenty years and was extremely popular here. His last engagement here was in 1975 when he dedicated Galway Cathedral and was made a freeman of the city of Galway. He was also here for Patrician Year in 1961 and accompanied a party of handicapped children from Drogheda to Lourdes in both 1959 and 1960. Una McKiernan Owen Roe Cavan is the very popular winner of the 1st prize of £100 in the giant swimming pool draw. Second prize of £50 went to Brian McLernon Coalisland county Tyrone and 3rd prize of £25 went to Eileen Cummins Boyle county Roscommon. The committee reported a profit of £100 on the venture Due to demand a new Mass at 7:30 pm each Sunday is being introduced in the Cathedral. Masses will be held at 8 9 in Convent 11:30 and 7 pm. It is hoped that the introduction of the 7:30 Mass will relieve the gross overcrowding at the 11:30 am Mass. Death of Mary ‘Minnie’ Hewitt Crubany at Lisdarn Hospital after a long illness at the age of 52. She was an extremely popular member of the community being very well known for her generous hospitality and pleasant welcoming nature. She was a prominent member of the Mother’s Union at Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan. She is survived by her husband Joe six sons John Jimmy Thomas Joseph Noel and Samuel two daughters Mrs M McConkey Tate House Drum and Maud in Crubany three brothers Alex Graham Belturbet William Monaghan and Moses in England. She is also survived by three sisters Mrs Faussett NT Ballivor Mrs T McAllister Castlesaunderson Legakelly Belturbet and Mrs T Hewitt Belturbet. Rev George C A Millar officiated at the very large and representative funeral from Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery. Death of Mary McLoughlin Ashe Street in her 80s. She was a native of Ballyfarnon Boyle county Roscommon and was sister of the late Catherine Costello Ashe Street well known dressmaker. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the well attended funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara. Cavan Garda who have been operating in the most cramped temporary accommodation at Paddy King’s 87 Main Street move into their new purpose built premises formerly Barney Corr’s Dentist Farnham Street opposite the Brothers School. The Bovine TB offices which operated from Corr’s after their own premises were burnt down in Church Street have moved into a new premises formerly Mullery’s garage which has been totally renovated to meet their needs by the proprietor Brian Finlay drummer with the Mighty Avons. At the first annual reunion of Cavan Credit Union in the Lakeland Hotel Father PJ McManus announces that the number of members has now grown to an impressive 386. Alarming fall off in numbers and quality of ‘Trick’s or Treats’ with people in false faces demanding money to bury the wren and providing little or no entertainment . Lot of complaints from harassed traders on a damp cold miserable Halloween. Death of the well known Jack Halpin son of the late Mr and Mrs Halpin Ford Lodge and former leading partner in the legal firm Allen and Halpin at Glan Lodge Nursing Home Victoria Road Hollywood Belfast. He was one of the leading social cultural and business personalities in Cavan town up to his departure about ten years ago to marry his beloved Eleanor in Belfast. He was a staunch member of the Church of Ireland being a member of the Select Vestry and was for many years President of the well known Cavan Lawn Tennis Club whose rules on admission were strictly adhered to usually only Protestants and professional people were admitted to one of Cavan’s most exclusive organisations. He was a leading member of Cavan Dog and Gun Club and visited his mother’s ancestral home in Swanlinbar to take part in the Grouse Shoot in West Cavan. He is survived by his wife Eleanor and his brother Arthur Richard Halpin. Funeral to Roselawn crematorium Belfast. Niall O Brien a member of the staff of Bank of Ireland Ballina has been transferred on promotion to Monaghan. He has played gaelic football at all grades for Cavan and is a leading member of Killygarry GFC. He is son of Senator Andy NT and Molly O Brien Crubany. “Killygarry snatch Intermediate Crown ”Their experience, strength and adaptability to the heavy underground conditions decisive as the run out winner by 2-05 to Cootehill’s 2-03" Charlie Gallagher led Cootehill to an early 2-1 to 0-1 lead as the Cootehill men took advantage of the fresh breeze in the first half. George Crowe struck a great blow for Killygarry with a well taken goal on 38 minutes. In the last quarter County star Niall O Brien soloed through the tiring Cootehill defence to place the inrushing Andy O Connell who scored a great goal to put Killygarry in the lead fro the first time but Charlie Gallagher from two frees closed the gap to one point and then that man O Connell again had the last say to leave the Killygarry men champions for the first time with the last point and score of the game. Seamus McGovern, Mal O Reilly, Donal Crowe, Jerry Keating, Paddy Lynch, Packy McGovern, Oliver Crowe, Philip Fitzsimmons, P J Galligan, Philip Wray, Francie Galligan, Georgie Crowe, Séan Donohoe, Niall O Brien and Andy McConnell. Sub Dessie Agnew for Séan Donohoe. Referee Fintan Tierney. De La Salle Cavan draw with De La Salle Dundalk in heavy, wet and windy conditions at Breffni Park, score 6-02 to 6-02. Cavan team T Quinn, Des Cullen, Ciaran O Keefe, Paddy Sexton, Adrian Ronan, P Murphy, T McMahon, Barney Coyle, Charlie McDowell, Terry Sexton, Fergus Costello, Tommy Fay, Brian Tierney, Declan Young and Declan Keoghan. Sub Tom Crowe for T Quinn. Cavan Gael’s Killygarry and Drumalee are all senior teams now and the only odd man out is Butlersbridge who have qualified for the final of the Junior championship as the axis of gaelic football swings firm back to Cavan town and parish. Killygarry and its environs celebrate the winning of the Intermediate championship bringing the trophy to Killygarry and Crubany National schools where they were welcomed as heroes in the mode of the great Paddy Smith All Ireland winner in 1947 and 1947 and Pat Magee a great stalwart of the 1920 era and a native of Killygarry. Twelve of the winning team played in the club’s one and only Junior League success in 1968 PJ McGovern Philip Fitzsimmons Niall O Bien Malo Reilly Paddy Lynch Gerry Keating Philip Wray Dessie Agnew Oliver Crowe and Francie and PJ Galligan. November 13th 1970:Itinerant Tim Cawley and family with seven young children camped in deplorable winter conditions on the Fairgreen for the last three months are given a site by Cavan County Council donated by Bishop Austin Quinn at Keadue Lane. The Cavan Itinerant Settlement committee led by the Poor Clare Sisters and Mrs Fay NT Pullabawn have purchased a mobile home for the family and it is expected that they will move in shortly. Meanwhile work continues on the provision of washing facilities for families parked on the Fairgreen and on the three Tigins soon to be allocated as a first step on the long road to accommodating the Travelers. There are 15 children in the three families selected and they will experience for the first time the comfort warmth and security of a family home and will enjoy freedom and education afforded to the settled community but never extended to Itinerants before. It is expected that this generation will experience a huge change in style and attitude of the settled community. The County Council are also planning to develop a site at Moynehall for three families. P J Galligan pictured on the front page is conferred with a B Agr Sc degree from UCD. Prominent playing member of Killygarry GFC. He is son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Galligan Farmer and Milk Salesman Pullamore and formerly of 71 Main Street. Harry and Mrs Jenkins Saint Phelim's Place celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary. They were married on 31st October (Halloween) 1920 in Saint Aidans Church Butlersbridge with Father Martin Comey officiating . They have a family of 8 boys,1 girl,16 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Francis McDermott heads up a party of 40 Barmen on a trip to Harp Lager in Dundalk. Michael Kennedy local Guinness Rep is a most affable host. Gabriel Connolly aged 20 apprentice fitter Breffni Terrace is successful in his action against Michael Murphy Garage Proprietor Cortubber arising out of an accident at Tullac Mongan on August 22 when Gabriel was knocked down by a car owned by Michael Murphy. The Jury at the High Court in Dublin awarded Gabriel Connolly £4,500 with costs. In future all allocations of houses in the Urban area sanctioned by the County MOH and County Manager must be also sanctioned by Cavan Urban District Council following a number of houses being allocated to people outside the area to the anger of the members. Tom O Connor proposed the motion and Johnny O Rourke seconded. Presentation to Phil and Mrs Lawlor by President Bertie Cullen who was Captain in July 1920 when Cavan Golf Club relocated from Killynebber to Drumelis on Phil’s Golden Jubilee as Professional at Cavan Golf Club. Pictured at the presentation are Kitty Jenkins Lady Captain Jack Brady Secretary Dr Bertie Cullen Phil and Mrs Lawlor Maureen Cullen Concelebrated Mass for deceased Bishops and Priests of the Diocese in the Cathedral. Bishop Austin Quinn presided and Very Rev Canon Patrick Gaffney PP Crosserlough was chief celebrant assisted by Very Rev J Cannon Mullen PP VF Belturbet Very Rev Canon Nicholas Comey PP VF Ballyhaise Very Rev Canon TF Brady PP VF Lavey and Very Rev PA Fay Crosskeys. Father PJ Gargan Adm Cavan was MC. Death of Mary Ann Smith Annaglough in her 80s at the Mater Hospital Dublin. Predeceased by husband John some years ago she was resident in Dublin for the last 16 years. She is survived by one son John four daughters Margaret Teresa Kathleen and Mary. Funeral from the Church of the Holy Child Swords to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. After a morning of heavy rain the weather relents to give a dry cold day for the Visitation of Killygarry cemetery where hundred attended. Father PJ Gargan Adm led the congregation in the reciting of the rosary and later Benediction in Saint Brigid’s Church. Cavan Bridge Club N/S Sheila Burke and Maureen McDonald E/W PD Maloney and Ina Hickey. In the nine months since January 1st 1970 200 people are registered as blind in Cavan while Miss Eileen Lynch the Home Assistance Officer residing at 79 Church Street made 860 visits giving 227 lessons in Braille and Home Crafts. Her mileage for the nine months was 9,167. Michael Harding Treasurer and Phyllis Faris President warns that expenditure is far exceeding income and calls for a big effort in county wide Church Gate collection to be taken up all over county Cavan next weekend. Pictured is Tom Fitzpatrick presenting the £100 first prize in the Swimming Pool draw to Una McKiernan Owen Roe. Pictured are Frances Sullivan Richard Black Maura Mullen Una McKiernan Tom Fitzpatrick TD John Sharkey Michael Leddy Elizabeth Maguire Sean McCormack and Brigid Murray. Michael Geraghty is Town Clerk and a constant topic of debate at UDC meetings is the ‘Chipper’ outside The Sports Centre. Timmy Murphy says “they are just two go ahead young men going about their business”! November 20th 1970 Congratulations to Father Torlac O Reilly and Phil Lawlor (Snr) nominated by the Cavan Association in Dublin as Cultural and Sporting personalities of the year. The awards will be presented at a gala ball in Clare Manor on December 6th 1970 Dermot F Fitzpatrick BCL NUI is called to the Bar by the Chief Justice. He is son of Peter Law Officer Cavan County Council and Rose nee Taggart formerly Coachbuilders 57 Church Street Cavan. Dermot was educated at Saint Michael’s NS Saint McCartan’s College Monaghan UCD and Kings Inn Dublin where he took his final exams with second class honours. His brother John qualified some four years ago and he is nephew of Tom Fitzpatrick TD Cavan. Death of Belinda Reilly widow of Hugh former teachers in the old National school (Reilly's). She was mother of the late Doctor Cyril and is survived by her sons Hugh Phelim and Joseph one daughter Mrs B Crowley and her sister Mrs C McCarthy Funeral to Mount Jerome cemetery Dublin. Death of Annie Buchanan at the City Hospital Donegal Road Belfast. Native of Bridge Street Cavan.She was sister of Vincent and the late Father Willie Buchanan who was Choirmaster and Director of Music in the Old Cathedral Cavan. Funeral from Saint Brigids Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery. Death of Delia Sheridan of Creighan. She was a highly popular resident coming from an old Cavan family. She was known for her generosity and hospitality particularly to those less well off in the community. Her brother Paddy was well known in Cavan GAA circles being an outstanding member of Cavan Slasher’s and played on the Cavan team who were beaten by a point by Kerry in the famous All Ireland semi final in Tralee in 1925 Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry. Banks reopen after a strike lasting 6 months. No rush at the counters. Land Project Officers hold their first annual reunion and dinner in the Farnham Hotel at which the guest of honour was Noel Lemass TD Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance. Michael Smith of Oakvale is BP Dealer of the Year and receives a trophy and £75. Deplorable public turn out in Town Hall to outline the problems facing the Swimming Pool Committee as on 100 people turn out to show their interest. With only £100 in the kitty from the recent bumper draw it is highly unlikely that a swimming pool will be erected in Cavan in the near future. A further effort will be made in the new year to ascertain the degree of interest in the project. Great facelift for the town as Provider’s new 10,000 square foot super store nears completion while it is hope that the new post office will be completed and opened early in 1971 on Cavan’ s Market Square. Richard Roche?? Dublin will give a lecture to the Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne on the Norman Invasion with particular reference to O Rourke Prince of Breffni. Turkey Competition at County Cavan Bridge Club N/S Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald E/W Peggy Willock and Jean McCormick. Brother Tom Fitzpatrick in his address to County Cavan District Board AOH at the annual dinner and get together in the Percy French Hotel says that his hope is that the AOH movement will continue to expand and prosper on both sides of the Border. Delegates from Cavan Leitrim Down Monaghan and Dublin were among the 250 guests. The key speakers were Brother Tom Fitzpatrick TD Cavan and PJ Smyth National Trustee Downpatrick who said the AOH movement can make a very important contribution towards improving current relations between North and South. November 27th 1970;CYMS Committee 1970-1971.Hon President Tom McCarren, Chairman Paddy O Reilly, Vice Chairman Jimmy McCormack, Secretary Enda Smith, Assistant Secretary Frank Conaty, Treasurer Michael Coyle, Assistant Treasurer Bernard Sharkey Chaplain Father Des O Dowd. Committee: Arthur Downey, Benny Cafferty, Roger Ryner, Jimmy Smith and Tommy McKiernan. Michael Smith proprietor of Oakvale Service Station is the winner of operation ‘Clean Sweep’ sponsored by Shell BP. Thee was over £2,000 in prize money and Michael is seen accepting his winners cheque for £75 and the BP trophy from TJ O Donnell Director of Board Failte. Over 30 dealers from all over Ireland participated. W McAskie Killeshandra will give the cine show at next week’s meeting of Cavan Photographic Society in the lecture hall at the rear of the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday 1st December 1970 at 8:30 pm. Whist Drive in New Scout Den 1st Gent Phil Lee 2nd Gent James Brady Annaglough 1st Lady Nellie Gilroy and 2nd Lady Mrs Guy Morris SRN ‘ivy Cottage’ Farnham Road Cavan. Incredibly Cavan VEC unanimously decide to go ahead with the construction of their new state of the art Vocational School at Tullac Mongan despite the Departments of Education’s decision t locate the school at Cullies cemetery on a site donated by Saint Patrick’s College and which is in an advanced state of design. Nobody at this meeting expressed anything but disobedience and nobody asked where the money for the new school at Tully Mongan is likely to come from. Death of Mabel Armstrong Edermine at the age of 82. Widow of William, she was a very well known exhibitor at Agricultural Shows throughout the area. She has been ill for a long time and is confined to bed for over twenty five years. She is survived by 2 sons 2 daughters grandchildren and brother. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore. Despite two Budgets a six month long Bank Strike roaring inflation the Christmas Rush starts in earnest in Cavan with many stores reporting great interest from the general public with deposits being paid on many items. The famous Connolly Brothers Christmas Club is reporting record number of members this year. Death in Durban South Africa of Jim Belford-uncle of Patsy Maloney. Son of Mr and Mrs John Belford Bridge Street Corner (Slowey's). Emigrated to South Africa in 1922, he worked with the South African Government in Johannesburg. Marice Binchey wife of Jack Binchey Solicitor Swellan House is the new Lady Captain at County Cavan Golf Club. In bitterly cold wintry conditions at Breffni Park Killeshandra beat Mountnuggent 4-15 to 1-5 to qualify for the Junior Championship Final. Scorers for Killeshandra were B Dowd 2-1 C Rapple 1-1 Mark Goldrick 0-4 Tommy Galligan 0-4 E Shannon 1-0 J Sweeney 0-2 M Reilly 0-1. Butlersbridge beat an inexperienced Denn team 1-15 to 0-3 after they led by 1-09 to 0-1 at half time. The game was as good as over when McEntee struck after just one minute with fisted goal after a high lob from Ollie Leddy. Denn never got to grips with the game there after and their play was hurried and nervous throughout. Scorers Butlersbridge Martin Fitzpatrick 0-6 Brian McEntee 1-1 Eamonn Reilly 0-1 Oliver Leddy 0-3 TP Leddy Jimmy Browne and F Rorke 0-1 each. Denn replied per Michael Johnston T Murphy and Brian Gaffney 0-1 each. The referee was Alo Donohoe Oldcastle. December 4th 1970 Ballyconnell House and Demesne formerly the residence of Albert P Edgeworth is purchased by Noel Fox of Oliver Freaney and Company Chartered Accountants North Strand Dublin for £45,000. PJ O Reilly was the Auctioneer and George V Maloney Solicitors Farnham Street Cavan had carriage of sale. Jim Belford late of Belford’s Corner Bridge Street dies in South Africa. He was son of the famous Mr and Mrs John Belford who were one of the leading Drapery Stores in the town commanding a position at Bridge Street Corner (Andy Slowey’s). It was here that the twice yearly hiring fairs were held at the May and July Fairs. Young men and women were hired out for a period of six months by farmers. The entire family apart from Nellie who worked in the Road Taxation Office in Cavan County Council emigrated in 1922. Jim held an important Government position in the Municipal Government Buildings in Johannesburg and retired only six years ago. He came on holiday to his native Cavan in 1965 and stayed with his sister Nellie and niece Patsy Maloney in the Pound Archway. He is survived in South Africa by his wife Florrie and four daughters Sister Rosarie Nora Maura and Sheila sisters Nellie in Cavan Nancy in London and Mrs Terry Brady. He was a brother of the late Josephine Maloney ‘Jodie’ Pound Archway. Funeral took place in Johannesburg. Sale of the century as the ESB 1970 Stock goes on sale with a return of a massive 9 ½ % on the 8th December 1970. Interest is paid on the State Guaranteed Bond every six months. Apply through your bank or stockbroker in advance. The very popular Marice Binchey is the new Captain at County Cavan Golf Club. An accomplished golfer Marice is married to Jack Binchey Solicitor Cavan. She succeeds Kitty Jenkins as Lady Captain County Cavan Golf Club. Television brings all the harrowing sights and sounds of the latest world disaster this time in Pakistan flooding. Emergency collections taken up at all Masses amount to an impressive £380-5-0. Dennis O Donnell Deputy Chief Agricultural Officer for County Cavan is one of the key speakers at the ‘Pig Production’ Seminar in the Farnham Hotel. A McNally Pigs and Bacon Commission will also address the delegates. Paddy Conaty Chairman Cavan Committee of Agricultures will preside. Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Rev Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College E/W Maureen Hunt and Kathleen Sullivan tie with Joan O Hanlon and Carmel McDonald. Boy Scout’s Whist Drive in New Den each Sunday night 1st Gent Phil Lee Ashe Street 2nd Gent J Halton 1st Lady Nellie Harding Rock Cross 2nd Lady Mrs J P Mansfield Malahide. Session each Sunday night in new den in aid of building fund. Provider’s will open their new 10,000 square foot superstore on Tuesday December 8th at 11 am. Castletara Camogie Club county champions 1970 receive their awards from County Chairman John McKiernan at a gal dinner in the White Horse Hotel in Cootehill. Pictured are P Keogh E Hegarty S Dunne B Costello M Fay B Kelly K Reilly M Tully M Brady B Conaty Kathleen Gorman M Lyons P Fay C Tully S Reilly T Maguire B Dunne M Reilly and M Kelly. Butlersbridge who last won the Junior Championship in 1963 take on Killeshandra who have never won the title but a team representing Croghan Parish won the Junior Championship in 1928. Mark Goldrick is the danger man and must be stopped if the Bridge are to chalk up number two title on Sunday. He has already scored 1-11 in the competition to date making him a regular on the county senior team. Tommy Galligan B Dowd in defence Hugh Reynolds and Cathal Toal at midfield along with Goldrick are the main threat to the Bridge’s aspirations. Ray Dunne Tommy Smyth Barry Sheridan in defence Frank Rorke and T P Leddy at midfield in attack Oliver Leddy Jimmy Browne Frank Rorke and Eamonn Reilly should have too much experience and strength to trouble the Killeshandra bid and bring the Junior Championship to the Bridge for the second time on Sunday evening next. December 11th 1970:Junior Chamber: President Noel McIntyre, Vice President Leo McGrath, Deputy President Michael Drysdale Secretary Geraldine Fitzpatrick, Treasurer Eva Bonney and PRO Mary Glavey. Council: Richard Black, Tadhg Connolly, Leonard Brady and Frank Farrell. Death of Kathleen Smyth 44 Main Street at the age of 70. Native of Corcavity Drung. She was relict of the late Patrick who was an extensive farmer in the Drung area. She is survived by her daughters Anne Dublin Margaret Clara county Offaly. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Church of the Immaculate Conception Drung to the adjoining cemetery. Maureen McDonald Church Street is the new Captain of Cavan Bridge Club. She succeeds Maureen Cullen wife of Surgeon Cullen in the position. Tenants in the new estate in Fairview lodge multiple complaints about the condition of their new houses with many of them flooding doors falling off hinges faulty carpentry work plaster falling down and most distressing of all multiple problems with the sewers according to Timmy Murphy who has received multiple representations with the latest a threat to withhold the rent until all the problems have been rectified. Michael Geraghty Town Clerk points out that the responsibility is with the Builder but only for the first twelve months. Finall the meeting agrees to send a deputation of the Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick TD Vice Chairman Maurice Jackson and Fianna Fail representative Timmy Murphy to inspect the houses and report back to the next meeting of the Cavan Urban Council. Death of Matilda Lowe Tonneymore at the age of 90. Native of Ballybay she was ill for some time. She was a member of one of the most highly respected and popular families in the area and was a prominent exhibitor at the old Cavan Show. She was known for her hospitality and goodness to those less well off in the community. She was predeceased by her husband Robert and is survived by one son William two daughters Gertie and Harriett . Cavan Boy Scouts are busy rehearsing their Pantomime in the New Scout Den which will take place in the Town Hall from January 10th -17th January 1971 with Producer Rev Torlac O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College. Joe McGovern raises the issue of the Mobile Chipper operating outside the Sports Centre on dance nights. Terrible noise and bad language being used by the patrons long into the early hours of the morning is not helped by the deplorable condition the two operators Pat Cahill and Seamus Fay are leaving the street heavily littered. The fact that this racket is taking place in the vicinity of the Surgical and are also disturbing many of the residents who are old and vulnerable is not helping the situation. Timmy Murphy says he knows the two operators and they are juts trying to make a living like everyone else. They are providing a well desired public service and are not contributing to the noise with loud radio of record playing music. This is all part of the day and age we live in and we just have to accept it. Tom Fitzpatrick TD closes the debate by saying that litter is not confined to the chipper and the environs of the Sports Centre the side streets in the town particularly Wesley Street Town Hall Street and Bridge Street don’t seem to have had a proper sweeping in months. “I had reason to escort a Belgian visitor down Main Street and Wesley Street and I was ashamed to tell him that I was Chairman of the local council such was the deplorable depth of litter we waded through”! Death of Margaret Magee formerly Corner House Bridge Street Cavan at the age of 90 at Saint Joseph’s Nursing Home Virginia. She was predeceased by her husband John and was proprietor of the well known Grocery Corner Shop (Tom Boylan’s ) from 1913-1959 specialising in Grocery and Provisions. Her husband John was a distinguished member of Cavan Urban Council who was succeeded on the Council by their only son Sean who emigrated some years ago to the USA. She was a native of Kilnacor Lavey. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Dympna’s Church Lavey to the adjoining cemetery. Killeshandra capture their first ever Junior Championship beating a very disappointing Butlersbridge 4-7 to 0-07 in wet and very heavy and slippy conditions in Breffni Park before a very good attendance. Killeshandra were much the fitter stronger and more adaptable team playing in the conditions and their skill and passing movements were a feature of a wonderful display of football in which every member of the side was a star. This is the first Junior title to come to Killeshandra but Croghan a team from the Parish won this title in 1935 and 1939 when Cornafean were the kingpins of gaelic football in Cavan. Killeshandra led by 3-3 to 0-2 at the interval with two goals from former Cavan great Tommy Galligan setting them up for eventual victory. In the eight minute of the second half Cecil Rapple added another great goal before man of the match Mark Goldrick struck with a fourth goal and sent the championship to Killeshandra for the first time. Galligan Goldrick and Rapple with their fervour and dash caused consternation in the Butlersbridge defence. Mark Goldrick who was top scorer coming into the game added to his total with another 1-5. The Bridge sorely missed the services of Sean Leddy who was unable to play due to injury and just had no leadership on the park. Only Ray Dunne Francie Reilly Oliver Leddy and Barry Sheridan tried hard in defence while Frank Rourke played well all through at midfield. Martin Fitzpatrick and to a lesser extent Jimmy Browne played well in attack. Killeshandra Rory Toal J Brady Brendan Toal E Fitzpatrick J Sweeney P Reynolds C Rourke Hugh Reynolds B O Dowd P Brady P Rourke Mark Goldrick Cathal Toal Tommy Galligan and Cecil Rapple. Butlersbridge Niall Sheridan Cathal Leddy Ray Dunne Johnny Cusack Barry Sheridan Francis Reilly Tommy Smith TP Leddy Frank Rourke Oliver Sheridan Oliver Leddy Martin Fitzpatrick Jimmy Browne Eamonn Reilly and Brian McEntee. Referee Liam Maguire Ballybay. “Musical Gifts from Smyth’s this Christmas. Tape recorders radiograms radios TV. Sales and service. HP terms. Green Shield Stamps with each purchase. Wishing all out Customers and friends a Very Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year. Smyth’s Radio and Electrical 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88” Cavan Urban Council announce that 57.50 % of the current year’s rates have been already collected as compared to 56.50 % last year. Joe McGovern proposed and Tom O Connor seconded an application for overdraft facility for £13,000. Tom O Connor proposed and Labour colleague Johnny O Rourke seconded that a recommendation be made to County Manager Dermot McCarthy to grant Cavan Swimming Pool committee rent free accommodation for room in Tower Hamlet when they are holding their meetings. Finally Timmy Murphy objects strongly and Benny Cafferty seconds the motion that the estimate of £10 to paint the Public Convenience in the Market Square be deleted as this much maligned building is being pulled down to nobody’s regret in the New Year to make way for the brand new Post Office and revamped Market Square. A new public convenience will be erected adjacent to the Town Hall. December 18th 1970: John Sullivan Church Street (Pictured) passes his final medical exams at UCG. Son of Kathleen and the recently deceased Dr.Jack F Sullivan Medical Dispensary Doctor for Cavan town. John was educated at Drumcrave Franciscan College Gormanston county Meath and UCG. Tommy Hughes is promoted to Postmaster in Cobh. He spent 26 years in Cavan. Secretary of Owen Roe Week 1949.He Was a playing member of Cavan Slashers and a founder member of Cavan Gaels in 1957.When he came to Cavan he resided for many years in McEntee's The Breffni Par 57 Main Street and only after his marriage did he take up residence in Saint Phelim's Place. Native of Corlea Ballybay, he was one of the first callers along with Aidan Timmons NT at the weekly Bingo sessions in the Town Hall which commenced in 1964.He was the main spokesman for the Slashers in 1957 when the amalgamation of the two local clubs Cavan Harps and Slashers were formed into Cavan Gaels. One of his speeches at the very delicate negotiations was a lesson in non diplomatic bridge building and almost derailed the process. He was a prominent referee for many years and took charge of many club games in the county. He was an outstanding club officer of Cavan Gaels and played a huge part in acquiring and raising funds to acquire and develop the Terry Coyle Park. He will take up duty in Cobh as Postmaster in Cobh from January 13th 1971. Thomas Sharkey (64 ) Pork Butcher Drumalee is knocked down by a car while walking adjacent to his home on the way from Cavan Gaels Bingo on Friday night. Tommy died from his injuries in the Surgical on Sunday morning. He was one of the original founder members of Drumalee GFC in 1932 and the subsequent revival of the Club in 1950. He was the first Secretary of the Club. Served as County Board Representative for a number of years. He was President of the Club at his death. In his youth he was an outstanding footballer with Cavan Harps before assisting the early Drumalee teams. He worked in McCarren's for the last 25 years as a Pork Butcher and was equally popular with management and staff.. IRA Boy Scout during the War of Independence. He is survived by his wife Brigid,2 sons Pat and Séan and one daughter Maureen (Keady). He was uncle of Father Michael McGuinness OMI New Guinea and Rev Father J McGuinness SMA Lagos and Sister Patricia Stanley (Marist) Carrick on Shannon County Leitrim. His nephew Rev J McGuinness (Marist Lagos) assisted by Rev P J McManus officiated at his funeral from the packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Cullies cemetery. Drumalee GFC formed a guard of honour walking on both sides of the hearse Abbey Printers open for business with Seamus White and Paddy Smith the principles Phone Cavan 480. All classes of printing in their new modern premises with special attention to Gaelic publications. Quotes by return. Big prices at first Turkey Market of the season with hen birds fetching 5-6/- dead weight and cock birds 4-5/- dead weight. There was a few hundred birds on offer and all sold out in hours. Scout Den Whist 1st Gent James Brady Annaglough 2nd Gent Phil Lee Ashe Street 1st Lady Mrs Guy Morris ‘Ivy Cottage’ Farnham Road and 2nd Lady Nellie Gilroy Cathedral Road. Bridge N/S Helen Timmoney and Mrs Seamus Caffrey E/W Kay Henry and Rev Thomas Woods. Cavan Gaels 1970 Presidents Paddy Conaty B Smith Jack Smallhorne. Chairman Eugene Monaghan Vice Chairman Tommy Gilroy Secretary Tony Looney Assistant Secretary Paddy Murray. Joint Treasurers Seamus Caffrey and Tommy Garvey. Committee Malachy Byrne Teddy McCormack Paddy Conaty Paddy O Reilly Richard Cassidy Jack Smallhorne Jim McDonnell. Delegates to county Committee Eugene Monaghan and Jack Smallhorne. Delegates to County Convention Eugene Monaghan P Reilly JJ O Reilly Tom McNamara Niall Crowe and Tommy Kelly. Saint Augustine’s Hall Tennis Club beat the Protestant Hall Club 14-10 in a challenge at Saint Augustine’s Hall. PJ Carroll and Sean Carroll beat Jim Simpson and George Fairbrother Brendan Breslin and Sean McDonald lost to David Small and Bill Anderson Michael Jermyn and Bernard Sharkey beat Cecil Kettyle and W Thompson BO Reilly and B Hamilton lost to C Kettyle and J Mulligan Sean Carroll and Paddy Murray beat David Small and Jim Simpson Aidan Elliott and Brendan Breslin lost to Bill Anderson and J Mulligan. Singles PJ Carroll beat Jim Simpson Michael Breslin beat David Small Jim Fay beat Jim Simpson Bryan O Reilly beat Cecil Kettyle Barry Halton beat W Thompson Brendan Breslin lost to J Mulligan Mickey Breslin beat George Fairbrother Sean Carroll beat Jim Simpson PJ Carroll beat George Fairbrother and Oliver Malone beat Bill Anderson. Ladies Singles R O Connor beat P Fitzgerald Ethna O Reilly beat V Burnett. Mixed Ethan O Reilly and PJ Carroll lost to Jim Simpson and P Fitzgerald Ann Brosnan and B O Reilly beat Valerie Burnett and Gerry Egan R O Connor and Sean Carroll beat J Mulligan and George Fairbrother F Leahy and Barbara Hutton beat D Fitzgerald and David Small. The return leg in the series is eagerly awaited and takes place on December 21st 1970 in the Protestant Hall with tea sandwiches cakes and pastries at the interval. Cavan Industrial and Crafts Exhibition at Ireland House on Saint Stephen’s Green is opened by the Tanaiste and Minister for Health Erskine Childers. Twenty one Cavan firms are exhibiting cut glass fashions plastics furniture knitwear and many other crafts. Last year Ireland imported £1 million worth of glass ware £1 million of plastic containers and £9 million worth of clothing. Cavan Crystal Ned Gavin Ballinagh Star Plastics Ballyconnell Norta Wallpaper McCarren Bacon and Pork Cootehill Clothing Manufacturers Marina Textiles Charles Fletcher Brushes Murtagh and Conlon Steel Fabrication Vera Brady Fashions Smyco Knitwear Carling and Company Lighting Belturbet Manufacturing Irish Shoe Supplies Elliott Brothers Furniture Ramor Rustics and Fort Daly Foods are among the exhibitors. December 25th 1970:Gerrry Kelly (Press Room Anglo Celt ) is made a presentation on his retirement after almost 60 years service. Pictured are Brendan Dunne, Leo Ronan (Chairman), P J Carroll (Secretary), Jimmy McEntee and Willie O Hanlon making the presentation to Gerry. Gerry long time Fianna Fail member of Cavan Urban Council served 2 periods as Chairman and is a former Cavan Slasher's footballing hero winning 4 Senior County Championship medals. He is an uncle of Noel and Gerry Egan Anglo Celt and the late Jim Brady former Ulster boxing champion and coach. Tom J Fitzpatrick TD is appointed one if the seven Chairmen in Dail Eireann. He took charge of his first session during the week and replaces the late Pa O Donnell TD for Donegal. Pope Paul VI still suffering from flu will not celebrate his usual early morning Christmas morning Mass outside the Vatican for the first time since 1967. The 73 year old Pontiff described by his doctors to be in good health will celebrate Mass in his private apartment. Death of the very popular Kathleen Hickey Butlersbridge at the age of 48 after a brief illness at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Native of Laragh she was widow of the late Michael ‘Mickey’ Hickey Butcher Bridge Street and Main Street Cavan. Kathleen was a Nurse by profession and after she qualified worked in England for some time before returning to work in Saint Phelim’ s Hospital Cavan. She was extremely popular and known for her friendship and hospitality. She is survived by four young children sons John and Paul daughters Geraldine and Patricia parents Mr and Mrs James O Brien Laragh. Four sisters Mrs E Bullock Southsea England Mrs J McKenna Laragh Mrs M Rice London and Elizabeth in Bettystown. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in Saint Aiden’s Church last Sunday with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Death of James Kitson after a short illness at the Surgical Hospital Cavan. He was a man of great physique and one of the first Gara in the State. He was a native of Toona Ennis county Clare and was 37 years in the Garda retiring in 1959. He spent most of his working life in Cavan and was known and respected by everyone for his fair and gentle dispensation of the law. He was a founder member of Cavan Gun Club and was one of its leading members. He was a very familiar figure on the streets of Cavan over very many years and when the tall well built Guard Kitson was on duty peace would be upheld. He was predeceased by his wife Annie just five months ago and is survived by his sons Michael Seamus and Martin daughters Margaret Kelly Highfield Road Mrs S Lyons Dublin and Teresa 1 Saint Mary’s Terrace one brother Martin in Ennis two sisters Mrs F Lyons Ennis and Mrs M Burke Dublin. Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Members of An Garda Siochana and Cavan Gun Club formed a Guard of Honour. Deplorable lack of effort by Cavan Chamber and associate organisations in publicly acknowledging it was Christmas. For the first time in many years there was no Santa Claus and distribution of gifts to the younger children of the Parish in the Town Hall. There was no Christmas lighting for the streets and no Christmas trees in the Market Square etc. Only for the joint efforts of the De La Salle Brothers and Tom McKenna and family who erected the beautiful crib on the ground of the De La Salle school a stranger would never guess it was Christmas. Nobody seemed to take charge and make an effort while the death of Hughie Boyle earlier in the year was another factor as Hughie was always in charge of erecting the Chamber’s Christmas Lighting and Christmas tree in the Market Square. Prices plummet at Cavan Turkey Market with hens fetching only 4-4/6 dead weight and cock only 3/6 per lb. Prices continued to fall until farmers just sold off their stocks at record low prices late in the day not wanting the birds around for the Festive Season. Cavan Boy Scouts are busy rehearsing their new Pantomime ‘A Crock of Gold’ in the New Scout Den. Whist in aid of Scout’s New Den Top Score Father Sean Brady Saint Patrick’s College 1st Lady Josephine McGinnity Kelly’s Terrace 2nd Lady Mrs B O Reilly Cathedral Road 1st Gent Paddy Woods Saint Phelim’s Place and 2nd Gent Sergeant Peter Coogan Farnham Road. Protestant Hall Table Tennis Club reverse the result of last week’s encounter against their neighbor’s Saint Augustine’s Hall winning 17-6 in a much more one sided match. Singles Ethan Reilly beat Valerie Burnett A Brosnan lost to Iris Armstrong M Beirne beat J Mulligan F Leahy beat R Mulligan. Men’s Singles PJ Carroll beat Cecil Tilson Sean Carroll lost to Ken Ruddock Mickey Breslin lost to Bill Anderson Oliver Malone lost to George Fairbrother Bryan O Reilly beat Cecil Kettyles Sean McDonald lost to J Mulligan Michael Jermyn lost to David Small Brendan Breslin beat William Thompson David Young beat David Jackson and PJ Carroll beat Ken Ruddock. Death of Veronica Dunne nee Smith Butlersbridge at her residence on the 23rd of December 1970. Native of Pullamore Cavan she was sister of Paddy Smith Trim who was left full back on the winning Cavan All Ireland teams of 1947 and 1948. She is survived by her husband Joe sons Raymond PJ Philip and Cormac daughters Mary and mother brothers sisters. Funeral took place on Christmas Day from a packed Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge to the New cemetery Clones Road. The great John Johnston retires from refereeing. John was a distinguished servant to Cavan GAA winning a Minor All Ireland medal in 1937 when at the age of only 17 he was a sub on the Cavan team who beat Wexford 1-11 to 1-05 in the final. The following year John led the Cavan attack at full forward and scored 2-2 out of Cavan ‘s total of 3-3 in their win over Kerry. His winning second goal was hailed as the best goal ever seen in Croke Park when he blasted home almost bursting the Kerry net. He played with Cavan Slashers winning a Senior Championship medal and Senior League in 1941. He later played with Cornafean Dungloe in county Donegal Carrigallen and Bailieboro. He later played senior football with Cavan but his appearances were limited because of the star quality in the county. He was a regular with Cavan Juniors for many years. He retired as a player in 1957. As a referee John had no equal he was always up with the play and in the best traditions always let the play flow. He refereed for many years at inter county level and was particularly popular in Connaught taking charge of three Connaught senior finals. While John was a great servant of Cavan football he was denied the one honour he richly deserved and that was to referee a senior county final and honour that was denied him because of Cavan’s policy of bringing in referees from outside the county. George and Eilish Donohoe carry out extensive renovations to the Farnham Hotel having only bought the hotel in June 1969. They have increased the number of bedrooms from 40-67 and updated and renovated the new ‘George Lounge’ and new super ‘Rainbow Dining Room facility. They have built a Function Room at the back of the hotel to cater for weddings and other large private functions. A separate kitchen carpeted bar and new maple floor have been added together with a bride’s changing room. George Eilish and family have spent over 35,000 on the renovations having purchased the hotel for in June 1967. ‘Mary Josephine Maloney’ has two stories written in her name by her youngest daughter Teresa Smyth formerly 60 Main Street and now ‘Annalee House’ Cootehill Road in the Christmas edition of the Anglo Celt ‘Post Office Box 777’ and ‘Little Boy Lost’. James O Reilly McEntee has ‘The Day of the Big Flood’ while Phil Lawlor Junior has ‘Quartet of Loneliness’ published in the Christmas number of the Angle Celt 1970. Detective Garda Billy O Neill a native if Causeway co Kerry who has been stationed in Ballyconnell for the last twelve years is leaving on promotion to Cavan town where he will reside on Keadue Lane. The very popular Billy and his wife Phyllis NT a native of Eslin Bridge county Leitrim are made a presentation by Tom Maguire the well known Cavan and Ulster footballer on behalf of the people of Ballyconnell and district where the O Neill’s were extremely popular at a function in their honour in the Star Ballroom Ballyconnell. “Mel Doherty Coleman Road Cavan Phone 269. Panel beating and sign writing wishes all his customers and friends a Very Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year”
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November 18th 1966;Cavan Parish Church celebrates its 150th Birthday.Bishop Moore gave the Sermon while Lord Farnham read the first lesson
Same Week:Death of Sean T O Kelly former President of Ireland.
November 25th 1966:Death of Charles McDowell 6 Breffni at the age of 76.He is survived by his son John.
Same Week:CYMS Snooker:Kieran Cullivan beat Jimmy Keogh,Dessie Gumly beat Michael Bravendar,Michael Higgins beat Martin Jermyn,Hughie Cosgrove beat Benny Cafferty
December 16th 1966:Girls Club Variety Concert Town Hall:Cast Marian Allen,Philomena Brady,Patricia Carmichael,Maureen Carroll,Frances Cosgrove,Betsy Coyle,Dymmpna Coyle,Ann Cullen,Rosemary Fox,Ann Goodman,Marie Goodman,Rose Higgins,Bernadette Kenny,Roslin Kenny,Joan McCarvill,Ann McKiernan,Frances McKienan,Patricia McKienan,Marie Maguire,Sheila Maguire,Theresa Murphy,Margaret Murray,Maureen Murray,Kathleen Sexton,Bridie Smith,Geraldine Smith and Peggy Smith.Make Up:Betty Hickey,Costumes:Maureen Hand,Lighting:Brian Sullivan,Stage Manager:Phil Cullivan.Orchestra:Eileen Morgan,Jackie Fitzpatrick and Stan Mullery.Guest Artistes:Danny McCarney and Bill McMahon and Producer Sarah Cullen.Michael O Duffy (Famous Irish tenor) will be theGuest artist with the Girls Club show in February when they will also perform in Ballyjamesduff.Michael sang with the Girls Club during their 1952 presenation.
Same Week:Cavan Shamrocks beat Longford Town 6-2 in the FAI Youths Cup.Scorers for Cavan Shamrocks were Gerry Egan (2) Thomas Green (2) Tony Higgins and Damien Johnston.Team:Dominck Lynch,Paddy Sheridan,Eamonn Murray,Martin Clarke,P J Magiire,John O Neill Damien Johnston,Gerry Egan (Capt) Tom Greene,Tony Higgins and Noel Smith.
CYMS Snooker Results:First Round Séamus McCormack beat Eamonn Brady while Eamonn Malone beat Jimmy McCormack.
Brady Brothers Cootehill announce plans for new£40,000 Mart at GNR Railway Station Cavan.The Contractor is Donaldson Clones.
Finbar O Reilly of Killynebber and prominent footballer with Kilygarry GFC qualifies as a Veterinary Surgeon at UCD.
Sgt.Anthony Jackson voted Soldier of the Month at Fort Sill Oklahoma USA
December 23rd 1966:Fox’s winsTuf Shoes National window display and £90.
December 30th: 1966:Greg Sheridan Handballer of the Year while Eamonn O Riordan is top scorer with Cavan Shamrocks. For 1966.
Same Week:Jim Cochrane wins the 1st Round the House 6 mile roadrace (Up Cock Hill and back to Main Street via Tullac Mongan 3 times) sponsored by the new De La sale athletic Club.Teams 1stCootehill,2nd Cornafean,3rd Laragh.
Cavan Youth Dramatic Society present Somerset Maughan’s farce ‘Home and Beauty’.Pictured are Finian Maloney,Blaithin Maloney,Deidre Boyle,David Small,Moya Maloney,Paddy Murray,Pat McFeeley,Martin Maloney (Producer) Theckla Smith and Sean McGinnity.
Cavan Pig Dealers Association:Presidents Jim Malone and Joe Crowe,Chairman J Smith,Treasurer Brian Crowe,Secretary James Carroll,Committee Frank O’ Reilly,Tom Crowe,Colm Crowe,Eamonn Malone Andy McGahon,Derek Crowe,J P Malone,Oliver Crowe and Gus Crowe.
Same Week: Anglo Celt Annual Dance with Black Aces packs the Town Hall with over 900 in attendance. Organising Committee: Chairman Sean McCormack, Secretary Dessie Maguire, Treasurer Eamonn McGovern. Committee: Séan Carroll, Teddy McCormack, Eileen Gilroy, Greta Boylan, Jerry McCourt and Leo Ronan.
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JANUARY 2nd 1961 Cavan Urban Council announce that they are prepared to give their valuable site in the Swellan field to anyone who will set up a factory on the site which has full planning permission for industrial use. County Manager Dermot McCarthy is asked to advertise the site in West Germany but Johnny Murray is adamant that an Irish developer employing local labour should be given precedence.
Bishop of Meath Most Rev Dr Kyne is pictured with Seamus De Faoite Chairman of the Adult Dancing Class who are promoting ‘Cavan At Home’ week in the Town Hall. Bishop Kyne was attending the highlight of the week HMS Pinafore produced by Father ABC McGrath and performed by the Cavan Musical Society.
Death of Felix Kelly Derrygoss Butlersbridge whose body was found on the side of the road at 4 pm on Thursday after he went to fodder cattle in an outlying farm at Deredis. Came from a family who were all active in the struggle for Independence and retained their Republican views to the present day. Sympathy is extended to his wife and family. Funeral from Saint Aidan’s Butlersbridge to the New cemetery.
Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon on first Royal visit to Ireland since 1928 are staying over the New Year at Birr Castle with his mother the Countess of Ross. Only public appearance was at New Year’s Day service at Saint Brendan’s Protestant Church just 500 yards from the main gates of Birr Castle where 1,100 worshippers gathered from all over the midlands and over 700 gathered outside in the bitterly cold wet conditions to catch a glimpse of the Princess and her new husband. They conclude their most enjoyable Irish visit with a visit to Abbeyleix to stay with Lord Snowdon’s sister Lady De Vesci before returning to London on January9th.
January 9th 1961 Barry Fitzgerald film star and former Abbey Theatre actor and star of screen and radio dies in a Dublin Nursing Home at the age of 74. Barry won an Oscar for his portrayal of the priest in ‘Going My Way’ in which he starred with Bing Crosby.
Johnny Murray states that “if the Town Hall is not renovated shortly nobody will pay the £1 rental charge for the Hall as other venues locally are available at the same price with much better facilities”. Furthermore John points out that a condition of license of the hall is that no function be held there on Saturday nights or the eve of Church holidays and this will have to be changed to attract promoters of dances or other functions.
Father Torlac O Reilly’s ‘Crankenstein’s Krazy Missile’ draws the crowds at the ‘Cavan At Home’ week with Mel Doherty Gerry Maguire the clowns Billy and Alloy while John O Connor adds a touch of class with his beautiful tenor voice and good selections to suit all tastes and ages.. Paddy Murray is King Wungle with Charlie Moore his Attorney. Anthony Loonam is Rumple Puss while Dermot Maloney is Beedle Puss Anthony Jackson Khrushchev. Editor Joe O Hanlon with his camera man J Smith Citizen Matt Donnolly Sergeant Sean Carroll and the very amiable Gorilla Paddy McNamara. General cast included Des Lambert PJ Carroll Gerard Carroll Kenneth Reilly T McDermott J Downey Jimmy Coyle Paddy Moore Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Place T Coyle J Sheridan M Heslin K O Keeffe S Smith C Coyle Oliver Smyth Teddy Maguire C Smith Brian Allen F Smith Owen Roe O Neill Bernard Sharkey L O Neill Michael Murray Peter Galligan Eddie McCann Oliver O Donnell Greg Sheridan Martin Clarke Michael Walsh Joe Galligan Tom McNamara Joe Johnston Michael Pryce Marty McCullough Patrick Allen Norman Breslin Bernard Geoghegan Tony Dunne Michael Maguire Kevin Downey M Reilly Brian McGlashin M Smith and Pat Geoghegan. The producer and script writer was Father Torlac O Reilly in association with John Donohoe Scoutmaster while the scenery scenes were exquisitely designed and painted by James Plunkett Saint Phelim’s Place. The orchestra was Eileen Morgan piano Eamonn ‘Button’s Brady drums and the Des Jenkins Orchestra with a feature being the outstanding exhibition given by Tommy Cullivan. The Back Stage crew were Sean Leinster Paddy O Hanlon Paddy McNamara Eamonn Cooke Paddy Ronaghan and Jimmy Mulcahy.
Alfred Myles Smith Solicitor reporting from his weather station at Kevitt Castle Crossdoney reports on the rainfall for 1960 which shows rainfall of 40.60 fell on 234 rainy days. The wettest day was the 29th January when .90 of an inch fell. While the rainfall was below average the number of wet days was above the average and the only prolonged dry spell was for a period of ten days around the end of April.
Death of Michal Jackson Drumlark well known trout angler and the present holder of the Mayfly Cup at Cavan Angler’s Club where he was a founder member. He was known for his expertise in repairing fishing rods. He was employed as an official of the Circuit Court. Survived by his wife daughter son in law. Funeral from the Cathedral to Kilmore cemetery was well attended with a large representative attendance drawn from all walks of life.
:Returning to America after spending Christmas with their families are M/s Rosaleen Hyland 1 Saint Patrick’s Swellan C McNamara College View Tommy Smith Railway Road and Tommy Duignan Swellan. Accompanying them and emigrating for the first time are neighbours in Swellan Mary Molloy Betty Hyland and Dora McNamara.
‘Cavan At Home Week’ features Cavan Musical Society with a sparkling well produced Gilbert and Sullivan ‘HMS Pinafore’ which played to packed enchanted audiences in the Town Hall. Phil Cullivan was Sir Joseph Porter Danny O Kelly Cavan Post Office was Monarch of the Sea George Maloney Ralph Rackstraw Sean Bergin was Dick Deadeye Dessie Maguire was the Mate. Joe Connolly and Seamus Fox had little to say but their stage presence was stunning while Airmid O Hanlon as Josephine the captain’s daughter made a remarkable operatic debut. Celia Maloney was ‘Buttercup ‘ while the grace and delivery of Sheila McGinnity gave us a charming Hehe. Rest of the Cast Annie Brady Angela Clarke Philomena Coleman M Curley Ann Dowling K Farry M Kilcoyne Rita Kirby Mary Lovett Nita Maguire E Maloney Joan O Hanlon Evelyn O Hare M McDonald Celeste O Reilly M McCabe K McDevitt Kathleen McGinnity Nellie McIntyre M Smallhorne N Sullivan P Smith Sailors Tommy Ruddy J P Smith Jack Binchey Tommy Garvey Sean Galligan John English Michael Kitson Leo McDonald M Smith Jimmy Veale. Marines Kieran Cullivan Damien Dillon Raymond McSherry Paddy Smallhorne and Sean Lynch. Orchestra Violins Mrs Kathleen Sullivan and Miss Scanlon Double Bass T Greenan Trumpet B Cusack Triangle Jerome Casey while Maisie Magee and Father ABC McGrath were on the piano. Stage Crew Jim Scanlon M J ‘Sonny’ Magee Dr FPE Smith and Joe Duffy. The producer and Musical Director was Father ABC McGrath CC.
Death of William J ‘Billie’ Pollock a native of Coleman Road whose father was a Staff Sergeant in the old Cavan Militia. The family moved to Belfast in the early years of the 1920s. ‘Billie’ was a household name throughout the country playing with Belfast Celtic for 10 years from 1923-1933. He later finished his career with Dundalk in the League of Ireland. He was also an outstanding hockey player being a member of the Belmont and Ulster Junior team. He is survived by his wife two sons three daughters two brothers David Pollock Newry and Arthur Pollock Australia.
Feast of the Circumcision in the Cathedral with Bishop Quinn presiding Father Joe Dolan celebrant deacon Father Felim McGovern and sub deacon Father PJ McManus with the Cathedral Choir and Father AB McGrath rendering the Sacred Music. Father Patrick J Gargan was MC. The Bishop Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn said the 8 am Mass while Father PJ Gargan said the 11:30 Mass.
Death of Margaret Sheridan 77 Upper Main Street at an advanced age. Her late husband Patrick was a native of the Urney Ballinagh area. The family were extremely popular and highly respected. Funeral from Saint Phelim’s Church Ballinagh to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/W J P Mansfield and P Flynn.
‘The Old Mill Bar’ and Castleblayney draw in darts thriller at the ‘Old Mill’ and proprietor Andy Galligan announces that they will host a team from Killeshandra on Friday night.
British Legion meeting of all members in the Hut Farnham Street on Wednesday night.
Private Edward McEvoy aged 19 son of Edward and Mrs McEvoy College Street and member of the 34th Infantry Battalion and former member of Mid Cavan FCA who joined the Army in 1958 and Private Pat Kinsella aged 18 son of Edward and Elizabeth Kinsella from Tullac Mongan who is a member of the Army since 1959 and former member of Mid Cavan FCA is also flying out to the Congo for peace keeping duties with the United Nations.
January 16th 1961 John McGinnity Travel Agent who recently acquired the old established adjoining premises of Heslin’s is advertising New York from £108-19-0 return by Aer Lingus Shamrock jet. Phone Cavan 40.
‘The Royal Showband’ are appearing at the Cloudland Rooskey this Sunday dancing 9-1 and admission 5/-.
Donie Collins from Limerick will supply the music at the 2nd annual Post Office dance in the Town Hall dancing 8-12 and admission is 7/6.
Rev J George Simms MA (Trinity College) gives a lecture in the Technical School entitled ‘The Ireland of Dean Swift’ with Father Joe Dolan Adm Cavan presiding under the auspices of Cavan Adult Dancing Class.
‘Cavan at Home Week ‘concludes-stars of the show include Sean Woods (Accordion),Ken Browne (Singer),Brian Coleman (Recitations),Brian McGlashin and Sarsfield Donohoe (Hornpipes),Jackie Fitzpatrick (Violin selection) and the famous Gauthier School of Dancing. ’What’s My Line’ ? was compeered by Bill Henry and on the panel were Phil Cullivan Betty Hickey Bill Galvin and Jack Binchey. To round off the night there was a most enjoyable sketch based on Ceili House written by Jimmy McEntee and produced by Bill O Hanlon.
Harry Dawson is made another presentation by Saint Barnabas Hospital New York where he has worked for the last 21 years never missing a day through illness or any other cause. Harry who is a native of Keadue Lodge Cathedral Road is President of the Bronx branch of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association.
Sympathy is extended to Paddy Donlon ex GNR on the death of his brother Thomas Donlon in Claremorris county Mayo. He was brother of Bridgie Katie and Margaret Donlon all resident in Saint Patrick’s Swellan and Mrs Eames Mullingar.
Fair was of small proportions with rising prices for all types of livestock. Yearlings were fetching £22-£28 1 //2 year olds £30-£35 2 year old £35-40 and three year olds £42-£50. Working horses were making £45-50 colts and fillies £40-£42 knackers £30-£50 ponies £25-£35 bonhams £9-£12 per pair.
January 23rd 1961:Continued pressure for new Cavan General Hospital from Cavan County Council led by Sean Lee and John P McKiernan (Corlesmore). County Manager Dermot McCarthy points out in exasperation that he has been campaigning for a new hospital to replace the dilapidated Cavan Surgical Hospital for over fourteen years and has been fobbed off by Ministers for Health from both sides. In paying tribute to Surgeon Paddy Maloney and his staff Dermot McCarthy says that their work for the people of Cavan is heroic and of the highest standard any where in the world. It was decided to send yet another deputation to consult with the present Minister for Health.
Cavan Rugby XV to play NIFC in Belfast H Neill Derek Morris K McKay L Shakelton M Brennan Norman Cinnamond T Black D Harrison Phil Cullivan J McMyler AN Whitehead Gerry Maloney Norman Moore M Tolan and J Hand.
Death of Bernard Caffrey at his residence Killynebber. Native of the Ballyjamesduff area, he was an official of Cavan Post Office for many years. He is survived by his wife four daughters and three sons one of whom Seamus is the popular proprietor of Cavan’s ‘White Star’. His colleagues in the Post Office formed a Guard of Honour at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial in Killygarry cemetery.
Death of Alice Eaton at Great Northern Terrace in Lincoln England. She was a native of Emmett Place and emigrated some years ago. She is survived by her husband and family. Funeral in Lincoln.
Matron of Saint Phelim’s Hospital returns thanks to the cast of Cavan CBSI who recently staged their award winning ‘Crankenstein’s Krazy Missile’ . Particular mention is made of the Producer Father Torlac O Reilly John O Connor and Gerry Maguire who spared no time or effort in staging this wonderful treat for the patients and staff.
The ‘Old Mill Bar’ prove too good for Killeshandra in darts match staged in the ‘Old Mill Bar’
Death of Mary Brady Drumhurk Butlersbridge. Predeceased by her husband Hugh some years ago. She was mother of Father PJ Brady Saint Saviour’s Glasgow. Funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge to the adjoining cemetery.
January 30th 1961:Inauguration of John F Kennedy as the 35th President of the USA and Commander in Chief of the American Armed Forces on a raised platform on the steps of the Capitol in Washington. The oath was administered by Chief Justice Earl Warren. Forty three year old Kennedy became the first Catholic ever to attain the office of President of the United States. In his inaugural speech he appealed to Russia to join the USA in a mutual effort to end the arms race and promised to increase the struggle for equality and fairness at home and abroad promising immediate attention for the poor hungry and oppressed vulnerable people of the world. Lyndon B Johnston was sworn in as Vice President and was the first to offer President Kennedy his congratulations and support. Earlier at 9 o clock John F and his family and entourage attended Mass in Holy Trinity Church in the Georgetown suburb of Washington.
Dr Michael Anthony Ramsey Archbishop of York is appointed the new and 100th Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of All England. Dr Ramsey is married but has no family.
Lourdes Invalid Committee formed in Nellie Gargan’s kitchen ‘The Ritz Bar’ Church Street Cavan. Chairman PV Flynn Secretaries Peggy Willock and Mary Bannon Treasurer Nellie Gargan Spiritual Director Father PJ McManus and Medical Officer Dr Patrick Watters. It was announced that the committee have booked four places on the Oblate Pilgrimage and a collection of the town will be taken up in due course.
Death of Agnes Murray 2 Saint Aidan’s Terrace Cavan at an untimely early age. She was extremely well known and highly respected known for her great acts of charity and hospitality. She was wife of the well known Tommy ‘Ash’ Murray a member of the outdoor staff of Cavan UDC. Survived by her husband brothers sisters and other relatives. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Dr McQuaid’s Prize at Cavan Bridge Club is won by N/S George Maloney and George Fairbrother E/.W Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold.
Pogue’s residential farm at Poles is sold for £1,065 with John C Brady Belturbet Auctioneer.
Helen Johnstone and Hugh Logan (Farnham ) win old time waltz competition in Town Hall. Adjudicator was Ken Browne and his Band. The competition was sponsored by Cavan Dog and Gun Club.
Seamus De Faoite’s Cumann Rinnce and Cabhan meet every Monday from 7:30 to 11 in McCusker’s Hall with the opening hour devoted to speaking the Irish language.
February 4th 1961:Lieutenant Brian Corr (Farnham Street) is among the 4 dead in Shannon Air Crash. The plane an Aer Corps Dove was on a training mission and was approaching the main runway at Shannon Airport when it dipped crashed into a hilltop and came to settle among trees at about 7:30 last Friday morning. Lt Brian Corr aged 26 was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Barney Corr Dental Surgeon Farnham Street. Educated at the De La Salle School and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan, he received his commission four years ago. He is survived by his parents and one brother Felim who is studying Chartered Accountancy. He was nephew of Father Larry Corr PP Kill. Lt Donal Brady aged 22 Griffith Avenue Whitehall Geoffrey C O Donoghue aged 19 Abbeyfeale and Patrick V Wall aged 18 Clontarf two trainee air control officers were also killed on impact. Captain James Liddy aged 37 the pilot of the stricken plane was removed with injuries to Ennis County Hospital and is making satisfactory recovery. President Eamonn De Velera and Taoiseach Sean Lemass led the nation in mourning the death of these brave service men at the Military Church of the Sacred Heart Arbour Hill where Rev S Noonan SJ was the chief celebrant with the coffins draped in the tricolour and sword and hat on top of the coffin. The Army Number 1 Band under Cmdt JG Doherty played the sacred music. Among the packed distinguished attendance was Frank Aikan Minister for Foreign Affairs Erskine Childers Minister for Transport and Power and Minister for Defence Frank Boland . The Army was represented by Major General S Collins Powell Chief of Staff. The Bishop of Kilmore Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn and the Vicar General of the Diocese Monsignor D F Fitzpatrick PP VG Cootehill were among the many distinguished attendance at the funeral of Lt Corr at Killygarry cemetery where ten pall bearers from the Aer Corps carried the coffin to his final resting place with a huge Army Guard of Honour standing to attention with reversed bayonets. The Band of the Curragh Training Camps provided the solemn music and sounded the Last Post. There was a huge array of beautiful floral bouquets. The last prayers were recited by Father Joe Dolan Adm assisted by Father PJ Gargan CC Rev P McCabe CF and Rev TD Fegan CF Army Chaplains. .The chief mourners were Mary Corr widow Barney and Mrs Corr parents and brother Felim Corr and Mrs O Mahoney mother in law. The general attendance at Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry included Paddy Smith Minister for Agriculture.
Same Week: Dr MA Cooney retires as County MOH. Presentation to Dr and Mrs Cooney by Dr Darragh Smith on behalf of his colleagues in the medical profession..
‘Practical Nurse of the Year’ award for Alice Elliott (Jnr) Church Street at Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Father F McDonagh SJ Chaplain to the Hospital presented the sward to Alice who was judged ‘best practical nurse of the year’. She is daughter of Paddy and Alice Elliott Building Contractors 57 Church Street Cavan.
Billy Boyle who stated his career with CIE in Cavan and served in Mullingar and Limerick is appointed CIE Area Operating Chief for the South East.
Bridge N/S Kathy Brady and Maggie Hickey E/W Dermot Morgan and Surgeon Paddy Maloney.
Father Frank McKiernan will lecture on ‘Cavan and ‘The Stuarts’ at Cavan Technical School with Seamus Gilheaney presiding under the auspices of Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan.
Father Bob McCabe will give this week’s recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Farnham Hotel and next week John McGinley Town Clerk will give the Recital..
First ordination at White Father’s Blacklion as Bishop Quinn ordains Seamus Browne Rockchapel who was one of a class of ten educated in the College with nine others being ordained in Scotland.
Cavan Ladies Golf Club President Dorie Smith Captain Airmid O Hanlon Secretary Maisie Magee Treasurer Mollie Finegan and Match Secretary Margaret English.
TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board of the GAA at their Annual Convention in the Court House welcomes the £4,000 being their share of gate receipts for Cavan’s great run to the Final of the National League but deplores the greed of Croke Park in taking far too much out of the gate for the Final as expenses incurred in staging the Down Cavan Final. Treasure Paddy Donohoe as usual has a detailed statement which reads Gate amounted to £7.057-17-9 wages for stile men and stewards £379 rent £1,030 cost of taxi to lodge money from gate in Bank £1-10-0 both Cavan and Down were rewarded with a total sum of £2,706-19-6 each. Jack McConnell points out that Croke Park got the rent on the double as presumably Down were charged the same expenses which was a scandal.
Loreto College Cavan defeat Saint Louis Convent Monaghan in the Gael Linn Cavan Monaghan Irish debating finals in Loreto College who were represented by Nora Harkin Patsy Duffy Rosaleen McFadden all from Donegal and Joan Reid from Longford.
Margaret Reilly the Billis Cavan after a period of one year’s probation is appointed to the whole time permanent pensionable position as ward’s maid Cavan Surgical Hospital.
February 11th 1961:Uproar at Cavan UDC as the Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick refuses a full debate on the controversial appointment of Sean Young as Rates and Rent Collector Cavan Urban area in an order issued by the Manager Dermot McCarthy. Both John Murray and Johnny O Rourke label the appointment as a public scandal as Benny Cullen apparently was promised the job and was going through the final process of ratification when the nomination of Sean Young was received and later ratified. Johnny Murray produced a signed petition of 437 ratepayers and tenants supporting Benny Cullen and calling on the Council to ratify his appointment as Collector to replace Hugh P McEntee also from Saint Phelim’s Place. The County Manager said that there was an interview process involved and as far as he knew there were about fourteen applications and Sean Young was nominated from this process with the interview board totally impartial and some of the members from as far away as Carlow. Benny Cafferty said that he had a certain amount of sympathy for Benny Cullen whose family had an illustrious record of service to Cavan Town Hall as Caretakers. Benny concluded by saying that he had seen and read the letter confirming Benny Cullen s the new Rate/ Rent Collector. As there was no solution to the problem and as Johnny Murray and Johnny O Rourke asked for this ‘political’ appointment to be reversed Tom Fitzpatrick adjourned the meeting.
Butlersbridge GFC 1961 Chairman Tommy Browne Vice Chairman Mickey Brady Joint Treasurers Paddy Reilly and Brendan Farrell Secretary Gerard Farrell. Committee Terry Smith Paddy McPhillips Paddy McGowan Sean O Hare Norby Fitzpatrick Tommy Myles Sean Browne Terence Reilly Mel Keaveney and Ken Browne. Mel Keaveney was appointed Representative to Cavan County Board.
Gabriel Kelly Jim McDonnell and James Brady are the three Cavan representatives on the Ulster team to play Leinster in the semi final of the Railway Cup.
Death of Julia Brady Drumbo . She was a very well known highly respected resident. Sympathy is extended to her family. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Cullies cemetery.
Death of John Hicks College Street at his residence. Employed by McCarren’s for many years . Survived by his wife sister relatives and friends. Father AB McGrath officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery. Survived by his wife Ellen and family.
Death of Annie Maguire Drumelis at Our Lady’s Hospital Navan county Meath. She was mother of Hugh Ground’s man County Cavan Golf Club and was highly respected over a wide area. Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W George Maloney and George Fairbrother.
Cavan rugby team to play Malone away on Saturday. J Hand, Brennan Phil Cullivan, Derek Morris, Norman Cinnamond, George Maloney, McKay K Shakelton Norman Moore N Breen, D Harison B Neill Richard Black J Dooley and AN Other.
‘Commercial Bar’ Bridge Street proprietor Pat Donohoe draw 6-6 with ‘The Yukon Bar’ Belturbet in a thrilling darts encounter in Belturbet. The return leg will take place in the ‘Commercial Bar’ on Monday 13th February.
February 18th 1961:Last social in Temperance Hall as the CYMS vacate their premises in very controversial circumstances. Committee (pictured) Larry Clarke (Treasurer) Frank Fitzpatrick Father PJ Gargan, Joe O Rourke Tommy Connolly (Vice Chairman).Back Row: Michael Breslin (senior),Paddy O Reilly Eddie McEneaney (Secretary),Jimmy Finlay Tommy McPhillips Hughie Smith Peter Mullen Tom McCusker Matty Corcoran and Jimmy Brennan. The following week all work was stopped on the demolition as underground caves are found beneath the floor boards. Site is preserved for posterity-a wall now stands where this building once stood. The famous Temperance Hall where the CYMS held their weekly whist drives was originally part of Saint Augustine’s Seminary later it was taken over by the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association who in turn transferred it to the Old Catholic Club in 1920. In 1936 the Catholic Club amalgamated to become Cavan CYMS. It was the robbing facility for Cardinals Archbishops and clergy for all big events in the Cathedral .The manner in which this eviction occurred caused a deep rift between the members of Cavan CYMS and the local clergy who presumed that the Club would just fold up as a result of being made homeless. The members were made of sterner stuff and eventually were accommodated in the British Legion Hall. It is on this old ‘Hut’ site that the magnificent Cavan CYMS 2012 is built as a monument to men of integrity zeal and tenacity who never ‘threw in the towel’.
Same Week Russian satellite on way to Venus
Saint Patrick’s College fail to impress despite trouncing Saint McCartan’s Monaghan 2-6 to nil in the semi final of the McRory Cup played in ideal conditions in Breffni Park. Splendid defence and excellent midfield the forwards squandered chance after chance and should have chalked up a ‘cricket score’. They will have to improve considerably if they hope to beat the winners of the second semi final between Saint Patrick’s Armagh and Saint Eunan’s Letterkenny. Team Cathal Toal Thomas Young Jimmy Stafford Peter Pritchard Phil Brady Captain Philip McMenamin Frank Farrelly Ray Carolan C Flynn Tom Sheridan Brian Kennedy Tommy Monahan Sean T O Reilly and Brian Boylan.
Death of the legendary Eugene Cullivan shoemaker and craftsman Upper Main Street. He was a well known highly respected member of an old distinguished Cavan family. Like most shoemakers of the era Eugene walked with a slight limp. He was quiet decent hardworking and very reliable and loyal to his thousands of customers. Worked all hours of the day and night and was particularly busy at Christmas Easter and other public and family occasions. He was an outstanding Gael and was a weekly visitor to Breffni Park. Life long member of the Cathedral Confraternity he was a daily communicant at Mass in the Cathedral. Survived by his brothers sisters and other relatives. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies was large and representative reflecting the popularity of Eugene and the Cullivan family in the community.
February 25th 1961:Death of Betty Gannon 37 Main Street (Eleanor Fay’s) at Our Lady’s Nursing Home Edgeworthstown. She was a .famous dancing and drill teacher well known in the West and North Midlands where she taught in many of the schools and institutions. Among her star pupils was Siobhan McKenna whom she taught when teaching in Saint Louis Kiltimagh county Mayo. Strict disciplinarian, she was known for her excellence and attention to detail and expected the same high standards from her pupils. At all of the schools she taught she produced operas and concerts which were beautifully dressed and splendidly coordinated. Betty had a great intellect and striking personality holding conservative views. She was brother of the well known Jesuit theologian the late Father PJ Gannon Milltown Park Dublin and sister of ‘Bobbie’ O Hanlon wife of John F former Managing Director of the Anglo Celt. Her brother JP ‘Brookvale ‘ was Chief Accountant Cavan County Council. She was youngest daughter of John Gannon JP Accountant Cavan County Council Erskine House Cavan.She was an aunt of Joan Willie and Edward O Hanlon Anglo Celt Maureen Dunne Dalkey and K Gannon Stradone..
Same Week: ‘Aiden of Kilykeen’ thirteen year old Irish Wolfhound bitch bred by Tony Doyle wins 5 premier Irish Wolfhound award at Crufts Dog Show in London. He beat the famous ‘Rory of Ballygran’ mascot of the Irish Guards. The dog is now owned by Jennifer Townson of Maidenhead in England.
Maria Looney clerk in Cavan Post Office for the last number of years is made two presentations on the occasion of her transfer on promotion to Cahirciveen county Kerry. She was the recipient of presentation from her colleagues in Cavan Post Office and later at a social in the Breifne Café she was the recipient of another presentation from her friends in Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan of which she was an outstanding active member.
Cavan Bridge N/S Miss McEneaney and Miss Kelly E/W Mr and Mrs Carthy.
‘Commercial Bar’ Bridge Street and ‘Yukon Bar’ Belturbet draw 2-2 in return dart’s thriller in Bridge Street.
Excellent farm prices continue at Cavan Fair with three year old cows fetching £55-£62-10 each springers £55-63 colts and fillies £36-£42-10-0 ponies £30-£35 sheep in lambs £6 each and bonhams £8-£12 per pair.
“For good quality electrical appliances and repairs call to Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone Cavan 88.
Star of screen stage and radio Milo O Shea will be the Adjudicator at the forthcoming Cavan Drama Festival in the Town Hall..
JJ McGinley Town Clerk passes his final examination in the Institute of Chartered Secretaries Association of Ireland and the United Kingdom. Part time or full time course JJ studied four to five nights per week. Subjects included Company :Law Mercantile Law Accountancy English and Secretarial principles.
Brendan Behan pictured on the front page with Cait O Connor Dublin well known Ballad Singer and Harpist and Dr Brian J Galligan Chairman of Cavan branch CCE promoters of the very successful concert in the Town Hall at which Brendan author of ‘The Borstal Boy’ and ‘the Quare Fella’ sang some well known ballads. Leo Rowsome famous Irish Uileann piper the McCoy School of Dancing Belfast Sean O Riada Michael Quigley Margaret O Reilly ballad singer from Lough Gown Kieran Kelly on the accordion Cait O Connor ballad singer and harpist were some of the other acts appearing on the star studded bill. The MC was Brian Coleman who kept the show moving in a most pleasant and entertaining manner.
Death of George Leddy 49 College Street Post Office official for many years. Well known and highly respected over a wide area. He was an active member of the Holy Family Confraternity in the Cathedral and served as an officer of both the old Catholic Club and the CYMS. He is survived by his sons daughters two of whom are nuns brothers sisters relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Potahee cemetery.
Jean Mackeral daughter of Robert and Mrs Mackeral Cathedral Road wins 1st Prize in Scripture examination at Cavan Presbyterian Church.
Death of Bartley Harten Carnagh Loughduff . Survived by his wife and family. Funeral from Mullahoran Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Agnes Hedgeley nee Flood Bridge Street who is married to Alan Hedgeley Editor of the Manchester Evening Guardian is entertained to dinner by the British Ambassador to France Sir Pierson Dixon and later the party enjoyed a conducted tour of Paris.
March 4th 1961 Matthew Smith Farmer Drumcrave is fatally injured when he falls of his bicycle on his way back from shopping in Cavan. Among those giving evidence were Kieran McCabe who said that he was playing in Matthew Smith’s field with his brother and sister when he spotted Smith about 100 yards away remounting his bicycle and soon afterwards heard a loud bang and later discovered that Matthew Smith had fallen off his bicycle. Jimmy Meehan Taxi Driver Cavan gave evidence of being on the way to Drumcrave School when he came across the injured man lying in the middle of the road with a deep gash over his right eye. He took him to the side of the road and called to McCabe’s to call Father PJ Gargan and Dr Jack Sullivan who gave evidence that the dead man died soon after falling from the bicycle, death was due to shock and hemorrhaging caused by a heavy fall from the bicycle. He had a deep gash over his right eye and was dead about thirty minutes when he examined him at 3:30. Bernard Lynch gave evidence of seeing Matthew Smith and later Jimmy Meehan on the road and there was no further traffic during the time he was working in his field. John Kennedy Fagan’s foreman of the Jury joined Superintendent McCague and Paddy Cusack Coroner in sympathizing with the brothers sisters and other relatives and friends of the dead man. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh are to meet Pope John XXIII at the end of their state visit to Italy. As Princess Elizabeth she met Pope Pius XII in 1951 with her new husband the Duke of Edinburgh. King George V met the Pope in 1923 while King Edward VII met the Pope in 1903.
Cavan Angler’s Club 1961 Chairman Michael J Smith Secretary Sean Young Assistant Secretary Norman Cinnamond Treasurer Johnny Donohoe. Committee Father Malachy Byrne now CC in Laragh Dr BT Cullen M/S Vincent Bartley Tommy Donohoe Onslow Bredin Tom McConville John Smith Charlie Leddy and Brendan Coulter. The outgoing Chairman Father Malachy Byrne said that the boat building class was in session at Cavan Technical School under Finian O Callaghan and that the Club were assisting Cavan Tourist Association in promoting fishing to the tourists particularly in the UK. The Club were in credit to the tune of £23-15-9 announced the hard working Treasurer Tommy Donohoe.
Saint Patrick’s College beat Saint Mary’s Dundalk 8-4 to 0-1 in the first round Ulster Junior Rannafast Cup in absolutely appalling conditions at the new pitch at the College complex. Paddy Lyons 2-0 Michael Fagan 2-0 Niall Brady 2-0 Joe Leydon 1-1 D Comey 1-1 and Philip Fitzsimmons 0-2. Saint Pat’s led by 6-2 to 0-1 at the interval with A O Reilly scoring Dundalk’s only point of the game.
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Cavan under the auspices of Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan will be led by a colour party from Cavan FCA who will assemble opposite the Courthouse. Well known local steward Tommy Reilly ‘The Regal’ is parade marshal while after the parade Irish dancing competitions will take place in both the Protestant Hall and Town Hall.
Death of Rosemary Wynne Teffia Park Longford a member of the well known Republican Family Brady’s Cavan House. She was area Captain Cumann Na Mbhan and sister of Patrick and the late Edward Cavan House. The house was raided by the RIC and Cavan Militia as it was a well known safe house for Republican’s on the run. Funeral from Saint Mel’s Cathedral to Ballymacormac cemetery.
:CYMS Whist Winners Town Hall. Top score Susan Smith Tullyvin (£50),1st lady Mrs J Sheridan Cavan,2nd Lady Mrs Jerome Casey Cavan,3rd Mary Daly Cootehill,4th Kathleen Andrews Milltown,5th Mary Lovett Cavan:1st Gent P Traynor Killaney Carrickmacros,2nd Gent Dr F Burke Cavan,3rd James Kane Carrickmacross,4th Patrick Rawe Dundalk and 5thThomas McBride Carrickmacross.
Same Week; Death of Michael Burns 6 Mons Terrace. Veteran of World War 1. Well known over a wide area he was extremely popular. Survived by his wife sons daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killeshandra.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Gwen Arnold and Owen McGovern NT E/W AG Hunt and Joan O Hanlon.
‘The Visitation’ Medical Missionaries promotional film is showing on Sunday at 8:30 and 3:30 pm in the Town Hall Cavan
The recital at Cavan’s Gramophone Society was given by Father AB McGrath and next week the recital will be given by Maeve McDonald.
County Cavan Darts League now forming entry forms and particulars from John McDowell Secretary ‘Old Mill Bar’.
March 11th 1961:Death of Edward O Reilly 41 College Street in the Surgical Hospital just two months after he was involved in a serious road accident just outside Crosskeys as he made his way from Ballyjamesduff on the wet slippery Road crossing a ditch and ending up in a nearby field on Christmas Eve. His daughter Marie and Surgeon Paddy Maloney gave evidence that death was due to kidney failure brought on by pneumonia as a result of injuries received in a car crash on Christmas Eve 1960. John P Kennedy Fegan’s the Foreman of the Jury joined with Superintendent McCague and Paddy Cusack Coroner in sympathising with the relatives and friends of the deceased. . He was a very well known truck driver with ‘ESSO’. Predeceased by his wife Anne he is survived by his sons daughters brothers and sisters. Father P J Gargan officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies Cemetery.
Father Charles Travers MA Saint Patrick’s College will lecture this week on the ‘Ireland of 1860’ at the lectures sponsored by Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan in the Technical School Cavan.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E;W Mrs Orr and Mr Galbrath.
Work stops on the ill fated Temperance Hall at the Presbytery recently vacated in controversial circumstances by Cavan CYMS . The experts at the National Museum were alerted by local well known highly respected Dr Philip O Connell but indicated that they had no interest in examining the intricate caves and tunnels that ran under the building to the Gallows Hill. Later a wall was built to replace the famous Temperance Hall.
Saint Patrick’s College are seeking their 6th McRory Cup when they play Saint Eunan’s Letterkenny who are appearing in their 3rd McRory Cup Final without success to date. The venue is Irvinstown county Fermanagh with Percy McCooey Monaghan referee.
Surgeon BT Cullen lands the fish of the season on a Connemara Black fly in Lough Sheelin. The beautiful brown trout weighing 7 ½ lbs was landed in the presence of his gilly Paddy Murphy..
Death of John Neary 3 Vernon Gardens Clontarf after a short illness. Born in Beleek county Fermanagh in 1891 he was educated at Drumcrave and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan .He lost his sight at the age of sixteen and the rest of his life was devoted to the service of the blind. He was founder member of the National Council for the Blind in 1921 and was the first secretary of the organisation. Introduced the first Braille magazine and introduced Braille printing to Ireland after meeting world famous Dr Helen Keller in New York. Current President of Saint Patrick’s College Cavan PPU. His parents were Butchers in Town Hall Street where he was a great friend of the legendary Peter Paul Brady who was also afflicted with blindness and toured the country raising funds for the newly formed NCBI. John was a past president of the Dublin Esperanto Club. Survived by his wife Lillian sons Michael and John daughters Frances and Lily brothers James and John sister Rose. Funeral took place to Glasnevin cemetery.
Ulster GAA Convention in the Courthouse is addressed by Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn Bishop of Kilmore.
March 18th 1961 Phil Brady from Legway Bridge captain of the Saint Patrick’s College McRory Cup team is pictured receiving the trophy from Rev Brother GC O Doherty Abbey CBS Newry and Secretary Ulster College’s Board after Saint Pat’s had comprehensively beaten Saint Eunan’s College Letterkenny to record their sixth success in the competition. Cool long kicking defenders towering and industrious midfield eager and methodical forwards won the day for Saint Pats who ran out winners by 1-13 to 0-4 for Saint Eunan’s Letterkenny who showed only flashes of their true form in the third quarter when Cavan took their foot off the accelerator only to regain dominance and run out easy winners. Brian McElhenny ‘the will of the wisp’ Cavan forward settled his team mates with an opportunistic goal in the 16th minute and from there to the end Cavan were never extended. Man of the Match was the towering Ray Carolan who got great support at midfield from his partner Charlie Flynn. Jimmy Stafford was superb at full back receiving blanket cover from his wing men Thomas Young and Peter Pritchard. Philip McMenamin was brilliant at centre half back blotting out the threat from Eunan’s star man Tony McDevitt and was ably assisted by the captain Phil Brady and Frank Farrelly. Patrick McNamee took the place of the injured Pat Gaffney and in the reshuffle was placed on the edge of the square where he wrought havoc with his towering height breaking down balls to his flying forward colleagues Tom Sheridan Brian Kennedy Brian McElhenny Brian Boylan and Tommy Monahan who were on ‘song’ all afternoon. Cathal Toal inspired confidence all afternoon and he was soundness personified in the Saint Pat’s goal. Team Cathal Toal Thomas Young Jimmy Stafford Phil Brady Philip McMcmenamin Frank Farrelly Charlie Flynn Ray Carolan Tom Sheridan Brian Kennedy Brian Boylan Brian McElhenny Paddy McNamee and Tommy Monahan.
Death of Maria Elliott at the residence of her niece Mrs James Dawson Keadue Lodge . Extremely popular she had a host of friends in Cavan and was a leading exhibitor at Cavan Show for many years. Her husband the late John Elliott was Station Master at Cavan Station for many years. The funeral from Cavan Presbyterian Church was large and representative reflecting the deep regard her family were held in Cavan and surrounding areas.
Cavan Angler’s Club 1st competition of the season was held in Laragh where Chairman of the Club Father JM Byrne is a most popular curate having served in Cavan for many years Winner was Sean Brady Tullyco 2nd Sean Young Cavan and 3rd Andy McEntee Cavan.
Maeve McDonald gives the recital at well attended and appreciative Cavan Gramophone Society with Angela Clarke giving the recital next week.
Fair demand good with adequate stocks. Yearling stores £30-£35 two year old £45-£52 three year old £55-£65 colts and fillies £42-10-£47-10-0 working horses £45-£50 donkeys £8-£12 and knackers £50-£60 each.
Outstanding success by Surgeon PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt as they win the prestigious Dr BT Cullen Cup at County Cavan Bridge Club. Forty six pairs from Dublin Drogheda Dundalk Navan Kells Longford Virginia and Armagh competed. The trophy was presented to the two winners by Dr BT and Maura Cullen while the Mitchell Cup was won by N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Maureen McDonald E/W Rev Father McGovern Newry and Michael Harding Cavan.
March 25th 1961 Well known local historian Father Charles Travers gives the lecture at Cavan Technical School entitled ‘Ireland of the 1860s’ sponsored by Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan, Michael Harding presided.
Church and State gather in Saint Patrick’s and Saint Colman’s Cathedral in Armagh to celebrate the 1,500th Anniversary since the death of the National Apostle Saint Patrick. The solemn pontifical Mass was celebrated by the Papal Legate Cardinal McIntyre of Los Angles assisted by Cardinal John Dalton Primate of All Ireland Cardinal Godfrey Bishop of Westminster and Primate of England and Wales and Cardinal Cushing Archbishop of Boston. In attendance in this patrician year were President De Velera Taoiseach Sean Lemass members of the diplomatic corps forty three bishops and archbishops including Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn representing the Diocese of Kilmore.
Cavan rugby team to play Dungannon in the Royal School field. J Hand R Black Norman Cinnamond J McMyler Derek Morris B Wall C Shakelton GV Maloney D Harrison Phil Cullivan Norman Moore N Breen K McKay B Rafferty B Comiskey and C Comiskey.
Kilmore soccer team easily account for Redhills in the latter’s ground on Saint Patrick’s Day winning a thrilling encounter 4-0. Ken Morris 2 Derek Morris and Jim Lyndsey were on target for the visitors.
Saint Patrick’s College bidding for their 1at Hogan Cup win play the Champions Saint Jarlath’s Tuam in the All Ireland Semi Final at Pearse Park Longford on Sunday. Saint Jarlath’s have match winners in Mayo minor stars John Morley and Gerry Prendergast while Saint Pat’s are weakened by the continuing absence of Pat Gaffney knee injury and flying wing forward star who is a late defection from the line up that defeated Saint Eunan’s Letterkenny in the McRory Cup Final.
Huge attendances at all Masses in the Cathedral for the feast of our National Apostle eight o clock Father Sean Reilly Saint Patrick’s College ten Children’s Mass Father AB McGrath. Joe Dolan Adm was the celebrant of the Solemn High Mass at 11:30 am with Fathers James Carroll deacon PJ McManus sub deacon and Father Patrick J Gargan mc
Pike fishing competition at Bakersbridge sponsored by Cavan District Tourist Association 1st PJ Reilly Portaliffe 8 lbs 4 ozs 2nd Mick Crosby Bridge Street 4 lbs 8 ozs 3rd Mick Finegan 4 lbs 4 ozs. There was over fifty competitors.
This week’s lecture in the Technical School will be given by well known GAA writer Padraic Purcell entitled ‘The History of the GAA’
Leslie Mullen Danesfort fishing at Rann catches a specimen trout weighing 3lbs 14 ozs at the same spot he hooked and landed the record 9 lbs 3 oz trout last year. He was spinning using a Blue Devon.
Sligo Drama Circle capture the premier award at the 17th Cavan Drama Festival with their production of ‘To Live in Peace’ wins the Dr Patrick Lyons Perpetual trophy. Best producer was Sligo’s Joe Flood while Paddy Dooney formerly Cavan players captured the best actor award for Sligo. Vera Walls Rush CYMS won the award for best actress.
Death of John Martin Farnham Hotel and native of Redhills at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He was one of Cavan’s best loved characters and served in the Farnham with the Tully family for many years as Night Porter. He had an outstanding tenor voice and could always be relied on for a couple of well delivered numbers in a sing song. During the Emergency he was assistant group leader Cavan LDF. Outstanding golfer he won many of the prizes at County Cavan Golf Club and was a member there for many years. Survived by his brothers uncles and a large circle of friends. Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery.
Death of John ‘Jack’ Sheridan Drumelis. He was a farm labourer and was extremely well known and highly popular in the Farnham area where he enjoyed fishing in the nearby River Erne and was an excellent skittles player. Survived by his brothers sisters and large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Austin Brady Publican Ballyhaise buys the seventy acre residential farm of Archie Shiels Ardamagh Ballyhaise for a consideration of £2.500 with PJ O Reilly Milltown Auctioneer.
April 1st 1961:Saint Pat’s Cavan hammered by Saint Jarlath’s Tuam in the Hogan Cup semi final 5-9 to 1-8 at Longford’s Pearse Park. Conceding a soft goal in the opening seconds Saint Pat’s were six points down after only six minutes but fought back to put a respectable face on the score with the Saint Jarlath’s Tuam attack rampant and running rings around a poor sedentary Cavan defence who conceded three more goals in the second quarter to leave Jarlath’s leading by 4-6 to 1-1 at half time -the Cavan goal again scored by Ballyconnell poacher supreme Brian McElhenny. Joe Leydon came on for a strangely lack lustre John T O Reilly in the second half and steadied up the Saint Pat’s team. John Morley and Robbie O Connell lorded it at midfield against the young inexperienced Charlie Flynn and Ray Carolan supplying their forwards with ample supply to continually torture the tottering Cavan defence.
Mary Shanaghy eldest daughter of Stephen Lisdarn and Cavan Post Office is conferred with her SRN in London.
The Easter Vigil this year will take place at 10:45 pm while the Holy Thursday Evening Mass followed by the procession to the altar of repose will take place at 7 o clock.
April 8th 1961:Death of Packy Cullen (43) (weigh master and caretaker of Cavan Town Hall) after a long illness. He was a founder member of Cavan Fire Brigade and attended at the Convent Fire of 1943 when thirty four children and one adult lost their lives. His parents were also caretakers of the Town Hall and Packy was also engaged in farming and dairying. He was chief steward at the pictures in Cavan Town Hall shown by Ned McKiernan. Coffin borne on the Fire Brigade engine to his final resting place in Killygarry. He is survived by his wife May sons John Brian Dennis Jim and daughter Marie.
Child for every day of the year as 365 children are confirmed at Cavan Cathedral by the Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn.
April 15th 1961:Yuri Gagarin 27 year old Russian Army Major is the first man in space after being fired by a Russian rocket to circle the earth once at a speed of 18,000 MPH in his 4 ½ ton space ship named ‘Vostoch’. He stayed in Space a total of 89 minutes reaching an altitude of between 108-187 miles above the earth’s surface before landing safely in Western Russia. John F Kennedy and Harold Macmillan of Britain are among the first to offer congratulations to the Russian Government as Yuri is hailed as the ‘New Columbus’ as the dream becomes a reality. The Russians announce a little prematurely that their next aim is to put a man in orbit around the moon.
Corlurgan National School is at last reopened by Bishop Quinn after it was burnt to the ground in 1956. Pictured are Paddy Doherty Contractor Mrs E Crotty NT Bishop Austin Quinn Lily O Reilly Principal . Mass was later celebrated in one of the new classrooms by Father AB McGrath assisted by Fathers PJ Gargan PJ McManus and Father Joe Dolan Adm. The new two classroom state of the art school cost £16,000 tor erect.
Same week: Address of welcome presented to the all Ireland champions Down in the Ulster Arms Hotel prior to their victory over Cavan in the Dr.McKenna Cup.
Sheelin Shamrock costing £19,500 is officially opened by the Minister for Lands Mr O Moran . Later a fleet of 11 boats are blessed and launched by Father Troy PP Mountnuggent .
Central Council make the definitive judgement that after appeals to Cavan County Board and the Ulster Council the disputed 1960 County Senior Championship Final between Bailieborough and Ballinagh must be replayed.
Death of Kate Lawlor Derry league Butlersbridge at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge to Annagh cemetery.
Death of the legendary Joe Kelly owner of the lands adjoining Annagh Lake. Extremely well known he operated a membership fee of 5/- per family or six pence for day trippers to the sandy beaches of Annagh Lake. Predeceased by his sister who also acted as steward and collector the funeral took place from Saint Aidan’s Church to Clonovey cemetery.
Rev Aubrey Given SJ Professor of Medieval Irish History at UCD will speak on ‘The Diocese of Kilmore in the 12th Century’ at the Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan series of lectures in the Technical School Farnham Street.
Cavan Bridge N/S Cyril Arnold and Mrs M O Sullivan and E/W Surgeon PD Maloney and AG Hunt.
Fair Whitehead bull calves £15-£20 yearlings £26-£32 two year old £45-£50 three year olds £65-£75 milch cows £42-£52 working horses £50-55 colts and fillies £45-55 ponies £30-40 bonhams £10-£12 per pair carrying sows £30-£35.
Virginia and Cavan tie in Bridge Final (team of four) at Lake View Hotel Virginia but Virginia now go forward to represent Cavan in the All Ireland Team of Four Bridge Championships in Dublin. Virginia S McQuade W Elliott O O Reilly and T Greene while Cavan were represented by Kathleen Sullivan Dermot Morgan Rev Father Sean O Reilly and Maureen McDonald.
Sudden and unexpected death of Austin Cosgrove Butlersbridge aged only 22 at a New York Hospital following a routine operation. Only emigrated five months ago. He was leading apprentice mechanic in Smith’s Garage and was placed first in Ireland in his final exams at Cavan Technical School. As a fully qualified mechanic his skills were in great demand both here at home and in New York where he was employed in a garage. Son of John Cosgrove his remains were flown home for burial from Saint Aidan’s Church to the New cemetery.
April 22nd 1961 Saint Philomena is wiped off the list of Saints by the Vatican who say that no such person ever existed. Her feast day on September 9th is not to be honoured and a Church near Naples are ordered to dedicate their Church to some other Saint.
Jim McDonnell scores all his sides eight points in Drung’s defeat to Drumalee who won their Junior League clash on the score 5-5 to 0-8. Close game until the last quarter until the heavy underfoot conditions at Drumalee sapped the energy of the visitors who leaked four goals in the last quarter. Frankie Walsh 2 goals H P O Reilly 1 goal Brian Gaffney 2 goal with Donie Fay lethal from heavy placed balls. Tommy Molloy and Jim McDonnell were Men of the Match.
Cully’s amusement arcade visits Cavan Egg Market where there is something for everyone and £1,000 in cash prizes all in aid of Parochial Funds.
Death of Mrs Isobella Conlon Mons Terrace at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan . She was a sister of the late Patrick Scollans Drumbo. Large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Cullies cemetery.
Twin calves are born to a cow the property of Tom McCarren Brookvale after being artificially inseminated.
Captain’s Mr J Mansfield’s prize at Cavan Bridge Club is won by N/S Maureen Cullen and Kathleen Brady E/W Maureen McDonald and RT McCarthy. The prizes were presented by Surgeon Paddy Maloney and Gerry Hunt still basking in the joy of their recent BT Cullen Open win when the pair demonstrated that they were among the foremost partnerships in Ireland.
Old Mill Bar second team are soundly trashed by the Woodford Bar Ballyconnell while the Commercial Bar B side are easily disposed of by a resurgent Yukon Bar Belturbet in the Cavan Darts League. The Commercial A side will look for better fortune when they visit Tommy Reilly’s in Killeshandra.
April 29th 1961 Mechanical rail lifter speeds up the demise of the Cavan-Clones Railway line.
Mighty Avons Showband celebrate their 1st Birthday in a packed Town Hall on Thursday 4th May l. Many spot prizes and admission a very modest 5/-.
Emile Harris famous British pop star is photographed with ‘The Three Checkmates’ and ‘The Fordettes’ as he stops off in Cavan on his way to an engagement in Belfast. He enjoyed a meal in the Farnham Hotel Cavan where many local fans queued up for his autograph.
Joseph Maguire leading New York Democrat accompanied by his wife and son Joseph a native of Enniskillen county Fermanagh and leading restaurateur and developer in New York city stops over with his friends Paddy and Alice Elliott 57 Church Street. Founder of the Fermanagh Association in New York he is a noted fiddler and brother of the celebrated musician John Maguire Enniskillen. He is a personal friend of the well known Canadian uranium magnate Matt Gilroy a native of Derrylin.
Centenary celebrations being organised for the 29th May for Poor Clare Convent Cavan which was founded in 1861.
“Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan your Hoover Agent Phone Cavan 88.”
Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne 1961 Patron Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn President P O Connell MSc PhD Clonmel Chairman Tom J Barron NT Bailieboro Vice Chairman BC O Mordha Cootehill Treasurer Brid Sheridan Cavan County Library Sec Rev Father Frank McKiernan Saint Patrick’s College Committee Fathers Augustine Leydon Patrick Brady Rev WF Drury Dr Brian Galligan Seamus Dolan NT J Gilheaney NT J Gillick Owen McGovern NT L Kelly Michael Neary B O Reilly and Bernard Stacey BA.
May 6th 1961 Pictured are Con A Smith Tom Clarke and Terry O Dowd admiring the 2,000th rebuilt tractor assembled by Smith’s Garage Cavan.
Hugh Gough and Brendan Coulter are pictured with their record 95 lbs of pike caught by them on Lough Erne.
South East Cavan Old IRA make a presentation to their former leader Dr Michael A Cooney who is retiring as County Cavan MOH at a very well attended function in the Railway Hotel Cavan.
Dilemma for Cavan Urban Council as several of the tenants from Saint Phelim’s Place apply for permission to erect garages at their houses. The County Manager is in favour of building the garages and increasing the rent Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor says that if the Council allow the tenants to build the houses themselves they will be looking for compensation when they move on while Maurice Jackson Vice Chairman says that the Council should be concentrating on building houses and forgetting the garages!
Phil Donohoe is pictured with his proud young son Desmond after the popular Bridge Street Butcher won 1st Prize and the beautiful purpose built boat in the Sheelin Shamrock fishing competition to celebrate the opening of the new hotel on the shores of Lough Sheelin. Phil’s winning catch was a brown trout weighing 5lbs 9 ozs Michael J Smith Drumalee was 2nd with a trout weighing 3lbs 3ozs.
Death of Matthew ‘Matt’ Donohoe College Street well known Cavan plumber at his residence. Member of an old distinguished Cavan family. He was a leading member of Cavan Slashers and served as both a player and official with the club. He was a great Cavan Gael and as a mark of respect all GAA games in the county were postponed last Sunday. Took an active part in Church affairs and was a leading member of the Old Cathedral Choir and Cavan Choral Group under his friend and neighbour Father Willie Buchanan a native of Bridge Street. Life time member of Cavan Cathedral Holy Family Confraternity. He is survived by his wife and three sons Patrick C Treasurer Cavan County Board GAA Matthew and Joe two brothers James Anglo Celt Andy New York and one sister Mrs J Farrell Military Row. Father PJ McManus CC presided at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery.
Poor Clare Convent Cavan Centenary Committee President Dr BT Cullen Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick Vice Chairman Seamus Gilheaney Secretary Tom McKenna Assistant Secretary Carmel McDonald and Treasurer Leo Keogan.
Death of Frank Galligan Behey a former member of the GNR staff . Very popular with all classes and creeds. He was an active member of Drumcrave Band and in his youth a playing member of Behey Benburbs later switching his allegiances to the newly formed Drumalee GFC of which he was a leading official. Never missed a game in Drumalee or Breffni Park he was a frequent visitor to Croke Park when Cavan were involved in the closing stages of the All Ireland series. He is survived by his relatives and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Retirement of Garda John McSherry a member of the Garda for 37 years .He was a most efficient and courteous officer and was extremely popular in the town. Native of Dromahaire county Leitrim he was a member of the 1st Sligo Brigade Old IRA and was a Captain in the Irish Army before joining the Garda in 1924. He served in Glenamaddy Ballymoe transferring to Stradone in 1930. He later served in Kingscourt Clones and Kilnaleck before coming to Cavan in 1947. He was one of the first tenants of the newly built Saint Phelim’s Place and both he and the family were very much part of the community in Cavan. He is leaving Cavan and will retire to Dublin.
Sean McCabe Billis spinning at Behey Lake catches a pike weighing 19 lbs which is one of the biggest fish ever caught in Behey Lake.
May 13th 1961:Historic meeting in the Vatican of Queen Elizabeth 2 of England and Pope John XXIII The Queen was “gowned to the feet in black with a black hip length veil concealing her face a diamond bracelet on gloved hands and double string of pearls at her throat”. Prince Philip wore his Admiral of the Fleet uniform as they were granted a private audience lasting over twenty minutes. At the end of the meeting Pope John presented the Queen with seven ancient Roman coins depicting seven different Emperoresses of Rome found in the Catacombs and Vatican stamp albums for the Royal children. Queen Elizabeth then presented the Pope with a valuable walking cane and three signed photographs of the British Royal family in silver frames.
Commander Alan Sheperd becomes the first American in space when his ‘Redstone’ Capsule weighing one ton blasts off from Cape Canaveral in Florida shooting up to 115 miles above the earth lasting fifteen minutes before plunging back into the Pacific Ocean where an armada of ships were there to pick him up. The Rocket and Alan were then winched from the sea and brought to a nearby aircraft carrier where Commander Sheperd’s first words to the crew were “boy what a ride”. He was later given a tumultuous welcome in Washington before being presented with the Congressional medal of honour by President John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
Wettest April since records began at Kevitt Castle Crossdoney where Alfred Myles Smith Solicitor reports that April 1961 was the wettest ever with 4.65 inches of rain on 21 rainy days while in April 1960 only 1.74 inches fell on 13 rainy days. The wettest day was the 22nd April 1961 when an amazing 1.10 inches fell.
Death of the very popular Michael Foynes at his residence Butlersbridge. He was a County Council Overseer and was equally popular with his colleagues and powers that be in Cavan Courthouse. He took an active part in the War of Independence from 1916 and was interred with nine of his Butlersbridge colleagues in Ballykinlar including his late brother Thomas. After Independence he took the Republican side in the Civil War and at his death was President of Butlersbridge branch Fianna Fail. He served in the LDF for the duration of the Emergency 1939-1945. He was brother of John Foynes the well known poet who composed ballads to celebrate Cavan’s five All Ireland triumphs. His son Rev Aidan Foynes Saint Kieran’s Kilkenny will be ordained priest in June. He is survived by his three sons Rev Aidan Kilkenny William USA Michael Butlersbridge three daughters Mrs J Greenan Ballinacargey Elizabeth and Brigid Butlersbridge two brothers John Butlersbridge James Manchester one sister Mrs MA Flanagan Butlersbridge. Saint Aidan’s Church was packed to an overflowing capacity with the coffin draped in the tricolour and a guard of honour of his colleagues in the Old IRA under Charlie O Reilly County Council. The Mass and final prayers were recited by Father PJ McManus CC. Burial took place in the New cemetery with Cmdt Sean Sheridan rendering the last honours at the graveside.
Cavan Gaels and Crosserlough qualify for the 1960 County Cavan League Final with wins over Ballinagh and Bailieboro Shamrock’s. The Gaels accounted for Bailieboro 1-9 to 1-6 after the two teams were tied at 1-1 each at the interval. Sterling displays from Mick Ryan Hugo Cafferty Jim Meehan and Colm Smith in defence while Seamus Keevans was outstanding at midfield Kevin and Con Smith Jimmy Sheridan Paddy Maguire and Cathal Young were magnificent in attack and were all on target. Referee Mick Higgins.
Patsy McConnell is the winner of the first billiards tournament sponsored by Cavan CYMS in their new home at the ‘Hut’. Patsy beat the gallant Jim Fay in a close sporting encounter and was later presented with the Father PJ Gargan Cup presented by the donor.
Cavan Tourist Association announce that well known Bridge Street business man Packy Joe Lee has presented a cup to be awarded to the person who catches the heaviest fish in the Cavan area while the Mick Clarke Cup will be presented to the person catching the heaviest rudd. The association are presently erecting road signage to the local fishing spots for the benefit of the visiting anglers.
Death of Mrs Louise Manning Rossa Place wife of Inspector Manning in a Dublin Hospital . The family lived in Ballyconnell before transferring to Cavan where he served as Sergeant. She was a friendly decent woman well known for her religious fervour and Christian charity. She is survived by her husband four young children brothers and sisters. Funeral from the Cathedral to Newtownforbes cemetery was large and representative reflecting the deep regard in which the family are held in the area. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated.
James McMahon eldest son of Jack and Mrs McMahon Emmett Place has died in England where the funeral took place during the week.
Cavan Fair Yearlings £28-£32 milch cows £50-£60 springers £65-£75 working horses £55-£60 colts and fillies £40-£50 ponies £35-£40.
Over 1,000 children from schools all over the Diocese are expected to take part in the School’s Choral Festival on May 17th and 18th. Mary McGoldrick NT Poor Clare Convent is Festival Director. The festival was opened by Father AB McGrath in the unavoidable absence of the Bishop of Kilmore Most Rev Dr Quinn.
Fossetts Circus starring recording star Nita Norry and new elevated ring is postponed due to gale force winds. Aficionados head to Cootehill for Monday’s sell out show.
May 20th 1961:Death of Mary Gauthier Military Row widow of Henry (train driver with GNR).Survived by her son Julien and daughter Honoria Smith Saint Patrick’s Terrace (John Smith’s Mother).
Over 1,000 children representing thirty six groups from all over the Diocese compete in School’s Liturgical Festival in the Town Hall. Among the pictures are the Convent School String Quartet. The festival was opened by Father A B McGrath in the unavoidable absence of the Bishop. Father Joe Dolan Adm Myrtle Henderson Cavan Presbyterian Church Rev Mr Black ex Superintendent Joe Murray and Mrs Nancy Brady were among the judges and reported that “the standard was of the very highest, reflecting great credit to the pupils and teachers participating.
Loreto Sports sponsored by the Past Pupils Union Time Race 1 Alice Donohoe 2 Mary Cullivan 3 Una Clarke Three Legged Race 1 Kitty Brady 2 Sheila Brady 3 Sheila Sullivan and 4th Terri Dungan. Slow Bicycle Jean Flynn 2 Mary Cullivan 3rd Eileen Gilroy. .Sack Race 1 Deidre Conlon 2nd Kitty Brady 3rd Susan Reilly. 100 metres flat 1st Kathleen Keenan 2nd Aíne Sullivan 3rd Grace Corrigan. Catch The Train 1st Sheila Scullion 2nd Frances Sullivan 3rd Sheila Brady. Hockey Double 1st Frances Sullivan 2nd Alice Donohoe 3rd Dolie Smith. 100 yards Junior Kitty Brady Madeline O Brien 3rd Josephine McCann. Musical Chairs 1st Ann Leonard 2nd Eileen Gilroy and 3rd Mary Bartley. Book and Balloon Mary Bartley 2nd Deidre Conlon and 3rd Kitty Brady. The school staged a gymnastic display showing grace and rhythm in drill exhibitions captured in picture by Breda Carthy who is a pupil at Loreto College. Loreto Past Pupils Union 1961 President Rita Kenny nee Sullivan Belturbet Vice President Mrs Gus Kenny Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Kathleen Murray Committee Mrs PJF McDwyer Mrs WN Dungan Nee Reilly Joan O Hanlon Brid Sheridan Mrs E McCabe Bella Power M Maguire and Maura Baxter.
Edward Foster Market Square has special offer of a new oak wardrobe with outer mirror.
Pupils from Saint Felim’s Boy’s School parade to Mass led by the school’s flagelot band for the feast of Saint De La Salle where the Mass was celebrated by Father Joe Dolan Adm and music was supplied by the school choir with Father AB McGrath on the organ.
Same Week: Tony Doyle (17) Emmett Place leaves for Illinois to further his skills at breeding Irish wolfhounds. He is eldest son of Ettie Doyle Rossa Place and the late Pete Doyle. He is going to the USA to work at the kennels of Mrs Dorothy Groverman- Ellis extensive breeder of Cairn terriers and Irish wolfhounds. Having received a present of an Irish wolfhound from his good friend Pat O Neill Sports Editor Anglo Celt Tony has already exported pups to the USA and South Africa.
John Brady CSSP on holidays from the mission fields in South Africa with his family and parents Mr and Mrs James Brady Corawelis. He was last home five years ago.
May 27th 1961 All systems go for first Ulster Fleadh in Cavan town in July. Sean McMonagle Ulster Secretary and Brian O Donnell Chairman are loud in their praise of the advance arrangements.
Paddy Carroll and Fintan Ginnity are seen presenting a new Ford Popular car CID 717 to Mrs Donal McGovern Swellan winner of the weekly Gael Linn Jackpot.
Patrick Sullivan College Street home on holiday for the first time in forty years. Fought in the IRA from 1916 to 1921. He was involved on a daring attack on a police van releasing IRA prisoners in transit to Glasgow gaol. His father was a well known highly respected Cooper in Cavan town.
Charles Fay buys the adjoining premises of the late Betty Gannon for £1,800.Colm Smith was the Auctioneer. Tom Fitzpatrick acted for the purchaser and Alfred Myles Smith had carriage of sale.
Allen’s Main Street having disposed of their premises to PJ O Reilly Milltown Auctioneer are now offering their stock of modern shoes and boots at give away prices.
President De Velera leads the distinguished guests at the centenary celebrations of the Poor Clare Convent. High Mass will be at 11 and Bishop Quinn will preside. After Mass the Bishop will bless the new site purchased by the Order for the erection of a state of the art Primary School. Among the distinguished guest will be Bishop of Meath Most Rev Dr Kyne who is a brother of the Mother Abbess the Lord Abbott of Kilnacrott Felim C Colwell CRP and Paddy Smith Minister for Agriculture.
June 3rd 1961:Cavan Gaels captained by Cathal Young beat Crosserlough 2-07 to 1-09 to win the Cavan Senior League. Despite a poor display by their midfield pair the Gaels gained control in the third quarter scoring point after unanswered point. Only four late points from the youthful Brian Boylan saved Crosserlough from a much heavier defeat. The introduction of Jim Meehan who did not line out at the start due to a recurring knee injury at half time was the difference between the two sides as Crosserlough led the Gael’s 1-3 to 0-5 despite the town team playing with a strong wind in the first half. Colm Smith and Mick Ryan were outstanding in defence while the attack sparkled in the second half with Young Sheridan Smiths Con and Kevin prominent. Team John O Rourke Hugo Cafferty Colm Smith Johnny Byrnes Tony McConnell M Brenan Mick Ryan Seamus Keevans Con Smith John McVeety Kevin Smith Phil Murray Paddy Maguire Jimmy ‘Inky’ Sheridan and Cathal Young Captain. Sub Jimmy Meehan
Over 2,000 take part in Corpus Christi procession in beautiful weather in flag and bunting bedecked Cavan town. Many of the residents displayed altars and the scent of flowers was everywhere. Small girls with baskets showered flower petals in the path of the Blessed Sacrament carried by the Bishop assisted by Fathers Felim McGovern and Bob McCabe. Benediction was imparted at the Cathedral with John P Smith sounding the salute on the trumpet.
Alfred Myles Smith Kevitt Castle weather station points out that 2.79 inches of rain fell in May on 15 wet days as compared to 2.80 on 16 wet days in May 1960.
Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman Cavan Urban Council presents an address of welcome to President Eamonn De Velera as he arrives to participate in the centenary celebrations at the Poor Clare Convent. The town was bedecked in the Papal colours for the occasion celebrating the centenary of the foundation of the convent on the 29th May 1861. At the invitation of Dr Browne three nuns from the Poor Clare Convent in Newry set out for Cavan to found a school “for the education and salvation of the little ones of our Lord”. Sister Mary Ignatius Carey Mother Abbess Sister Mary Anthony Denver Sister Mary Patrick McEneaney. In 1865 they expanded to found an orphanage and in 1869 the orphanage was certified as an Industrial School. The Convent was so successful that within a short period of time another Poor Clare’s Convent was founded in Ballyjamesduff. In 1881 the foundation stone of the new Chapel was blessed. In February 1943 34 orphans and one adult lost their lives when the orphanage went on fire. In 1944 Bishop Patrick Lyons blessed the foundation stone of the new orphanage In 1957 Mother Cecilia Jones opened a new Secondary School later acquiring Sullivan’s shop as the numbers increased. The site of the Poor Clare Convent was originally a Market House which accommodated Cavan Market. Later it was taken over by the legendary Edward ‘Ned’ O Hagan who opened a livery post and stage coach stop as the only mode of travel was by horse. In the adjoining premises the first edition of the Anglo Celt was printed in 1846. The Poor Clare Order was founded by Saint Francis in 1212 and very shortly later a branch of the order was set up in Dublin At the centenary Mass and celebrations the sermon was preached by Father Joe Dolan PP VG Manorhamilton.
Patrick Dowd is appointed Town Clerk Drogheda .Native of Ardmagh Ballyhaise and former employee of Cavan County Council he served as Town Clerk Clones and later took up the same position in Cavan before being appointed Accountant Donegal County Council.
John O Reilly Saint Patrick’s Terrace fishing in Swellan Lake landed a pike using a No 8 voblex.
Aidan Foynes from Butlersbridge county Cavan is ordained a priest at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Kilkenny by Most Rev Dr Dunne. He is son of the late Mr and Mrs Michael Foynes Butlersbridge (his father died just six weeks ago). Father Foynes will serve in the Diocese of Saint Augustine Baltimore USA. Rev P Sullivan Denbawn was ordained for the Diocese of Kilmore at the same ceremony for the Diocese of Kilmore and is brother of Father M Sullivan Glasgow.
Joe McGovern suggests that the new housing estate at Drumnavanagh Cavan should be named ‘Boland Estate’ in honour of Freddie Boland the present President of the United Nations. The County Manager informs the Urban Council that the majority of the residents want the estate to be known as ‘Highfield Road’ and this was later unanimously agreed by the Council.
Mary Cullen wife of the late Patrick Cullen Caretaker of the Town Hall is appointed Caretaker at the weekly salary of thirty shillings per week. She will also be entitled to free electricity accommodation and use of a phone estimated to be worth a further £80 per annum !
Maurice Jackson and the Town Clerk will meet Lord Farnham with a view to negotiating the sale of the adjoining tennis court at the Town Hall.
Same Week: Death of Sarah McCabe widow of Joe 6 Saint Aidan’s Terrace.
June 10th 1961 Cathal Toal is presented with the trophy as the ‘Best all round athlete’ at Saint Patrick’s College Sport’s by CJ O Reilly President Saint Patrick’s College Union and a native of Granard county Longford. Three Legged Race Phil Brady and Thomas Young. Wheelbarrow Race Jimmy Stafford and Michael Gaynor. Sack Race Des Rafferty and Ray Carolan. Hop Step and Jump Brian McElhenny 2nd Cathal Toal and 3rd Niall Dungan. Mile Open Michael Gaynor Jimmy Stafford and Jim Reilly. Shot Putt Percy Gilchreest and 2nd Philip Fitzsimmons 3rd Glennon Walsh. 100 yards open Brendan Young 2nd Ray Carolan. 400 yards open Brian McElhenny 2nd Cathal Toal 3rd Jimmy Stafford High Jump Cathal Toal 2nd Noel Brady and 3rd Des Rafferty. Day Student’s 1st Tom Sheridan 2nd Frank McKiernan and 3rd Raymond Carroll
:Dermot Morgan and Airmid O Hanlon are Captains at County Cavan Golf Club where Noel Henderson Belturbet shoots 64 nett to just edge out Leo McDonald in the prestigious Breffni Trophy where there were 67 entries.
Princess Grace visits Ireland calling on President and Mrs De Velera at Arus an Uachtarainn. She is now the most titled person in Europe through her marriage to Price Rainier being twice a princess four times a duchess twice a marquis eight times a countess and five times a baroness. She and her daughter Caroline are welcomed as head of state of the tiny principality of Monaco.
June 17th 1961 Mick Sheridan TD first elected to Dail Eireann in 1932 will not seek election at the next General Election for health reasons. A man of the highest principles he was respected throughout the land and carries the best wishes of the community for his good health and long life in retirement.
Three sets of twins at Walter Smith’s Aughaconey Ballinagh Bernadette and Imelda Ann Veronica and Thomas and eight year old twins John Joe and Walter all pictured with their parents Walter and Mrs Smith. There are three other children Michael Teresa and Brian.
Saint Patrick’s College Sport’s committee 1961 Philip McMenamin Christie Sheridan Terry O Reilly Pat Heery John McKenna Noel Farrell and Richard Morgan.
Presentation to newly ordained Father Aidan Foynes from the people of Butlersbridge in the Hall where they presented him with a stole oil sticks pyx and a wallet of notes. Father Aidan is heading off to Saint Augustine’s Florida in August. Pictured are Paddy McGowan Vincent Bartley Father Aidan Foynes Mel Keaveney Father PJ Gargan who made the presentation Gerry Farrell and Tommy Browne.
Disabled Person’s Year inaugurated in Cavan by the Rehab Institute addressed by Doctor PJ Watters acting county MOH and J Cahill Director of the Institute.
£623 spent by Saint Vincent De Paul Cavan Branch over the last year in the service of the poor and destitute among us.
Drumcrave Fife and Drum Band committee meet in the Town Hall.
Death of the legendary Francis Tweedy ‘Ardvarna’ Farnham Road very well known Auctioneer Travel Agent and Draper opposite Dunne’s Stores (Manor Chemists). He had a deserved reputation of decency honesty and integrity in his dealings with the public . Suffered a grievous loss when his premises were burnt to the ground at Christmas 1960 when two of his tenants and two children had a miraculous escape on a rope ladder fitted by Mr Tweedy some fifty years previously. Mr and Mrs Cantwell and their two children escaped with only superficial injuries as Tweedy’s was burnt to the ground. Survived by his wife Lily one son Dessie and one daughter Mona McGahey married to Rev Gerard McGahey Dublin a native of Farnham Street. Funeral from Saint John’s Cavan Parish Church to Ballintemple.
Dispute over the manner of the appointments of Clerical Officers to Cavan County Council by the County Manager Dermot McCarthy. Maura B Reilly a university graduate and teacher in ‘Free to All’ deplores the lack of transparency with graduates being passed over for less well qualified but more politically aware candidates.
“The Abbey Pharmacy 26 Bridge Street proprietor Maura Baxter MPSI Phone Cavan 158”
June 24th 1961 His Eminence Cardinal Paolo Giobbe is the Papal Legate to the very successful and well attended Patrician Congress in Dublin with thousands thronging the footpaths to cheer him on his way from Dublin Airport to Arus an Uachtarainn. The highlight of the week was the solemn Pontifical High Mass celebrated in front of 80,000 people in Croke Park. The Cardinal Protector of the Norbertine Order, he paid a visit to Kilnacrott during his short stay where he was warmly welcomed by the Lord Abbott Felim Colwell and the community. The Papal Legate a smiling bearded distinguished person lit the Congress flame during a ceremony at the Pro Cathedral in Dublin.
Over 1,000 competitors and 2,000 spectators at the 21st Feis Erne in Belturbet with competitions in the Erne Cinema on both Saturday and Sunday. The parade was led by the De La Salle Flagelot Band Cavan .Bishop Austin Quinn presides at the Patrician Mass in a packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim. Father Felim McGovern Saint Patrick’s College was the celebrant assisted by Father PJ McManus CC. Father Torlac O Reilly deacon and Father Pat Brady sub deacon. The Proper of the Mass was sung by the Poor Clare Convent and the Ordinary was sung by the children of the Parish.
Saint Joseph’s Young Priest’s Society 1961 President Michael Harding Secretary Clare Brady Town Hall and Treasurer Mary McGoldrick NT Poor Clare Convent.
Legion of Mary pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Shrine in Knock with buses leaving the Imperial Hotel at 8 am.
Unveiling of the new Ford Consul 315 at Jackson’s Garage Showrooms. The guests were welcomed to the Reception by Maurice Jackson MD. Elegant four door in international class 11 horse power cruising at 60 mph and a generous 32.30 mpg.
July 1st 1961:Paddy Martin Church Street pictured on front page receives his silver pelican for the 7th pint of blood donated to the National Blood Transfusion Unit in the Protestant Hall where there was a record turn out of 420 donors. The session was organised by the local branch of the Red Cross.
New American Embassy in the Phoenix Park now under construction will be opened next year by the new President of the USA John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
Robert Briscoe Fianna Fail and a member of the Jewish community in Dublin is elected Lord Mayor of Dublin for the second time having held the office in 1956-1957.
Paddy O’ Reilly Fine Gael TD is elected Chairman of Cavan County Council with JC Cole elected Vice Chairman.
“Andrew Breslin Self Drive 51 Main Street has the largest fleet in the midlands”.
Tom Fitzpatrick Fine Gael is elected Chairman of Cavan Urban Council with Paddy Conaty Fianna Fail elected Vice Chairman.
After a lot of debate Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman proposes that the new private estate at Drumnavanagh be named ‘Highfield Road’ as agreed with the owners. John ‘Yankee’ Murray seconded and the name passes into history.
Liam Bogue and Mrs Augustine Kenny are the winners of the President’s Surgeon Bertie Cullen’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. Maisie Magee and John Dooley were Runners Up and over forty competed for the prize presented by Surgeon Bertie and Maura Cullen.
Recently reopened Corlurgan National School on CIE bus tour to Dublin taking in the National Museum the Zoo Dublin Airport and finishing at the seaside in Portmarnock.
New ‘Sport’s Centre’ opened by local Cavan entrepreneur Tommy McCormick includes tennis courts clock golf. Family subscription 10/- individual 5/- visitors 2/- per day.
July 8th 1961:Presentation from Drumcrave NS to Seamus Gilheaney NT (Retiring) in the Ulster Arms Hotel. Tickets available from McConnell’s 6 Ashe Street and Sean Young’s Newsagents Main Street.
Cumann Rinnce and Cabhan are 2nd in the long dance at the Fleadh Cheoil in Oldcastle while Una Healy a member of the Troop scoops the individual award. Cumann Rinnce were represented by John Reilly Una Healy Micheal Greenan Celeste Reilly Mel Doherty Eoin Fay Sarsfield Donohoe and Kathleen Lyons.
The 1st Ulster Fleadh Cheoil will take place in Cavan on the weekend of July 8th and 9th 1961. Ceilidhe in marquee by the McNamee Ceilidhe Band while the Doonaree and Jack Wate’s will supply the music at the closing Ceilidhe in the Town Hall at which the awards will be presented.
Sean ‘Spider’ Donohoe is married to Mary Attracta eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs James ?? at Saint Margaret Mary Church in New York. Sean is a former member of the Anglo Celt staff and was Ulster Bantamweight champion in 1948.
Saint Felim’s defeat Saint Brendan’s 4-4 to 3-1 in the De La Salle Junior League Final played at Breffni Park. Saint Felim’s Eamon Cusack Dermot Maloney Pat McNamara captain Pat Sexton Frankie McKiernan Kevin McKiernan Michael Smith Sean Brady Gerry Brady and Joe McCabe.
Private Edward McEvoy and Pat Kinsella safely home from six month’s United Nation’s duty in the Congo are feted by their friends and entertained to lunch in the Central Café in Bridge Street owned by Sean and Francesca McManus.
Over 170 young anglers take part in fishing competition on the River Erne at Bakersbridge organised by Cavan Angler’s Club. Hurlies hurley balls footballs rods reels and many other attractive and valuable prizes were presented to the winners by Michael J Smith Chairman of Cavan Angler’s Club. The overall winner was Michael Lyons son of well known angler Frank Drumlark with a massive haul of 27 perch and one pike and he was presented with a keep net rod reel line and float. Competitors who travelled to the venue in one of Jackson’s luxury coaches and treated to snacks and minerals by the Club. Winners of the very valuable prizes were Oliver Shanaghy Edward Maguire Joseph Greene Joey O Keefe Michael Burns Edward Sheils Tony Higgins Seamus Garry James Smith Colman Smith Francis Galligan Joey Browne Sean McGinnity Cathal O Riordan Kenneth Clail Sean McPhillips Dominic Lynch Michael McCarthy and Trevor Richmond.
Death of Ernest Hemingway who shot himself at home on Tuesday July 2nd 1961. His books include ‘Farewell to Arms’ 1929 ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’ 1940. He was 62 and won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. His sparse no frills style had millions of admirers throughout the world.
Presentation to Garda and Mrs McSharry Saint Phelim’s Place on John’s retirement from the force.. Stationed in Cavan for over 31 years. He is a native of Dromahaire Co. Leitrim and is retiring to Dublin.
July 15th 1961 Huge crowds line the 14 mile route from Heathrow Airport in London to the Russian Embassy in Central London to catch a glimpse of Major Yuri Gagarin the first man to fly in space. Later he lunched with Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Castle.
Large attendance at the Ulster Fleadh Cheoil in Cavan which was held in ideal weather conditions and opened by Father ABC McGrath with Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman of Cavan Urban Council Dr Brian Galligan Vice President Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann Mr O Donnell Organising Secretary from Longford and Frank Fitzpatrick Chairman Cavan Comaltas. Among the local winners was Mairin Goldrick from Kilmore for Irish singing Seamus ’Ba’ Fay Ballads in English demoting the legendary Ken Browne to 2nd place in this section. Paddy McEntee was 2nd in Senior fiddle while the winner of the Miscellaneous Instruments was Willie Fischer Drumryan Cavan. Owen Fay from Drumconnick was the winner of the Under 16 accordion while the Doonaree Ceilidhe Band were the winners of their competition beating off the likes of favourites Ken Browne and the legendary Eugene Leddy.
Saint Felim’s De La Salle draw with Lurgan 1-8 to 3-2 in the Urban School’s Final at Breffni Park. Powered by brothers JJ and Paddy Reilly John O Neill Aidan Quigley Oliver Shanaghy Joe O Keeffe Michael Walsh Philip Fitzsimmons and Jim Mooney at midfield. Matt Donnelly was sound in goals while human dynamo Johnny Lynch was ‘perpetual motion’ and never stopped running and covering at right full back. Father Augustine Leydon Saint Patrick’s College was the referee..
Eamonn F English (15) Church Street with 65 wins the Captain’s (Dermot Morgan’s) Prize at County Cavan Golf Club, Eddie Murray (10) 66 (Runner up) 3rd Dr FPE Smith (9) 66. EP McNulty (1) 76 best gross. Jimmy Sheridan Michael Harding and Mattie Corcoran (Special Prizes).
Vincent McCaul from Drumliffe Ballyhaise buys the substantial business premises of Barney O Reilly in Bridge Street for an impressive £4,300 while Brendan Dunne Swellan buys the College Street property of the late C Fay.
Scout Investiture: Oliver Smyth, Paddy Murray, Peter Galligan, Tony Dunne, John Sheridan, Sean Carroll, Greg Sheridan, Martin Walsh, Michael Galligan, Tom McNamara, Matt Donnolly, Joe Galligan, Jimmy Coyle, Owen Roe O Neill, Martin Clarke, Michael Walsh, Colman Smith, Des Gumley ,Edward McCann, Michael Smith, Michael Gallimore, Seamus Smith Michael Murray, Oliver O Donnell, Terry Coyle, Frank O Keefe, Michael Maguire, Jim Downey, Brian Allen, Michael Reilly, P A Smith, Padraig Caffrey and Michael Smith.
Small fair with yearlings fetching £25-£28 two year olds £45-£50 three year olds £55-£65 ponies £25-£35 working horses £45-£55 knackers £50-£55 donkeys £5-£7 carrying sows £30-£35.
July 22nd 1961 The very popular Maureen McDonald from Church Street is the winner of the Lady Captain’s Airmid O Hanlon’s prize at County Cavan Golf Club 2nd Mrs Benny Hickey Cathedral Road while Margaret English was the winner of the gross.
Death of Mother Mary Aidan McCardle Poor Clare Convent Cavan. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry McCardle Keady county Armagh and taught in Tandergee Armagh before entering the Poor Clare Convent in Newry in 1918. Sister of the Superioress Poor Clare Covent Gormanston and Elizabeth McCardle Dunlaoire. Rev T Canon Maguire PP Castletara presided at the Solemn Requiem Mass in the Poor Clare Convent which was celebrated by Father Robert McCabe President Saint Patrick’s College assisted by Father Noel McIntyre CC Bunnoe deacon Father PJ Gargan CC sub deacon and Father PJ Corrigan CC Denn master of ceremonies. Chanters were Fathers AB McGrath and Noel Fay. Burial took place in the Convent cemetery.
Saint Felim’s De La Salle hammer Lurgan in the replay of the School’s Urban Final 4-9 to 1-2. After the initial burst of enthusiasm and when they saw that they were opposed by an outstanding team, Lurgan resorted to unsporting tactics that only spurred the town boys to greater heights with their fast interchanging ball play and team work. Johnny Lynch was undoubtedly man of the match with the spectators wondering how such a small man could cover so much ground nd contribute so much to a remarkable victory. In attack Owen Shanaghy and John O Neill seized on every opportunity to punish the Lurgan defence with the Bridge Street man rivaling Johnny Lynch for the star of the show with a personal tally of 3-3. The towering JJ Reilly and brother Paddy were other emerging stars for the town team and broke down a lot of ball for their smaller forward colleagues. Matt Donnelly in goal was soundness personified and was given excellent cover by Eamonn Greenan Eamonn Flynn and Joey O Keefe. Tadhg McEntee Philip Fitzsimmons at centre field Aidan Quigley and Michael Walsh was again brilliant at centre half with great support from his wingmen. As stated the standard of sportsmanship was poor with too many robust challenges.
Down will play Armagh in the Ulster Senior Final while Monaghan will play Armagh in the Minor decider at Casement Park next Sunday.
July 29th 1961 Smith’s Garage defeat Bailieboro Foundry 1-10 to 2-4 in the Cavan Final of the inter firm’s Quinn Cup .Smith’s led by 1-7 to 0-2 at the interval. Sean Galligan who is a salesman with Smith’s Electrical Stores was man of the match with a personal tally of 1-4 with good support from Ollie Conaty Gerry Reilly M Brennan Tom Timoney and J Brady. They will now play the Meath champions in the semi final.
Down scrape by Armagh in a pulsating Ulster Final at Casement Park with the Down men completing the three in a row of Ulster titles on the score of 2-10 to 1-10 with Armagh claiming a late goal disallowed by referee and linesmen. Armagh led the champions by 1-7 to 1-2 at the interval.
Visiting anglers to Cavan delighted with the fishing catching a number of specimen bream one of which weighed 8 lbs 9 ozs while James Edwards from Southwark bagged many large brown trout while fishing on the fly at Ballyhaise on the River Annalee.
Death of Dan Fay Pullabawn who was husband of Brigid T Fay NT father of PJ NT Loughduff and Sheila Kilkenny NT Crosskeys Danny and Colm Fay Pullabawn and Anne Fay Monaghan. He was brother of the well known Owen Fay former Cavan and Cavan Slasher’s star footballer. Funeral from Drumavaddy Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Nicky Smith 18 year old son of Dr Darragh and Una Smith Farnham Street and a member of Sligo Swimming Club is second fastest in the famous Irish Independent Liffey Swim. He specializes at distances from 60-100 yards and is expected to challenge for honours in the Irish Swimming Championships in Cork.
Father AB McGrath during his homily at Mass in the Cathedral urges parents to send their children to the Water Safety Week in Swellan Lake having witnessed three drownings there since he came to Cavan just ten years ago. The instructions and demonstrations were held in the worst weather for many years.
Eilish McNamara daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom McNamara Saint Patrick’s Terrace Swellan and Kathleen Fay daughter of Mr and Mrs J Fay Drumconnick set out for the USA carrying the good wishes of all in the community where they were extremely popular.
Mary O Hanlon daughter of Bill and Beezie O Hanlon is made a presentation by her colleagues in Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan at a largely attended function in Milséan Breifne on the occasion of her departure for England.
Thirty five members of Saint Patrick’s Troop Cavan CBSI under John Donohoe Scoutmaster and Father Torlac O Reilly Chaplain set out for their annual camp in Enniscrone.
Led by the Tricolour and Cmdt Jim Scanlon D Company formerly Mid Cavan Battalion FCA set out on the annual two weeks camp to Gormanston.
Fly fishing competition on Lough Sheelin is won by Onslow Bredin with a trout weighing 4lbs 9ozs 2nd Sean Young with a trout weighing 3 lbs.
Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhain claim 2nd and 3rd places in the senior section at Oldcastle Fleadh Cheoil.
Presentation to Seamus Gilheaney of a tv set by the past and present pupils of Drumcrave National School. He was one of Cavan’s best known and most respected teachers. Native of Lower Drumreilly county Leitrim. He qualified as a teacher at the De La Salle Teacher Training College in Waterford in 1915 . He was later appointed assistant in Belturbet in September of 1915 where he stayed for two years before being appointed teacher to Keney National School where he stayed for twelve years. He was appointed Principal to Drumcrave NS in 1928. He was an outstanding teacher winning the Carlisle and Blake premium a record three times for highly efficient service. Member of Council of Education he was a prominent member of the Gaelic League founder member of Cavan Drama Festival and Cavan CBSI serving as Secretary for 16 years. Prominent member of the INTO he was President of the Cavan branch and county Cavan branch for many years. He was a playing member and Secretary of Lower Drumreilly GFC in 1909 and when in Belturbet he joined Rory O Moore’s and represented them at Cavan County Board. Chairman of Cavan County GAA Board from 1926-1933 when Cavan won their first All Ireland, he toured America with the team acting as Manager in 1934. He was again elected Chairman from 1948-1950 when Cavan figured in two All Ireland Finals winning one and their sole National League title. He was a member of the Ulster Council GAA for many years and was President from 1955-1957. He was a member of the executive council of the Central Council GAA from 1955-1958. He was also Chairman of the Ulster Council Hurling Board for many years. He was a founding member of Cavan Schools Board in 1954 and Chairman since its foundation. Paddy Donohoe Treasurer Cavan County Board presided and those to speak at the largely attended function in the Ulster Arms Hotel included Andy O Brien Father Torlac O Reilly Chaplain Cavan CBSI Josie Smith Courthouse Father Joe Young CC Killinkere Willie O Hanlon Anglo Celt Dr Jack Sullivan and Mickey O Brien.
August 5th 1961:Paddy Conaty says that there are now 62 aerials on Council houses which will grow to 165 with the opening of the new RTE service at Christmas. He expresses grave concern at the possibility of these aerials causing wide spread damage in the event of a storm causing anything up to £300 worth of damage. The Manager in reply says that insurance can be arranged by the tenant for 12/6 per annum or the Council will charge an extra 3d per week on the rent to cover the insurance.
At Cavan Urban Council it was unanimously agreed that two members of the ICA would join the representatives from Ballyhaise Agricultural College in judging the annul garden competition in the various Council estates. While John Murray Labour deplores the fact that the public convenience in the Market Square is closed at six each evening and appeals for an extension until 10 pm during the tourist season.
Frank Conlon is pictured with a trunk which was formerly the property of Count John McCormack and which Frank purchased at a recent auction in Dublin where his was the only bid for £1.
Seats are erected at the Courthouse for the benefit mainly of the senior citizens in the community. Each seat cost £7 excluding installation.
Eddie Foster buys Gogarty’s (Harvest) 80 Upper Main Street the property of Owen Roe O Neill who carried on a butcher’s trade after John James Greene butcher for an undisclosed amount. Eddie O Gorman Main Street was Auctioneer.
Death of Mary Galligan Annagelliffe a former clerk in Cavan town. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Galligan Annagelliffe and the funeral was one of the largest and most representative ever seen in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial in the adjoining cemetery. She is survived by her parents brothers and sisters to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
Dreadful weather conditions descend on Croagh Patrick for the climbing of the reek in which there was a record number of casualties. Bus load from the town travelled safely to and from the venue.
August 12th 1961 Muintir Na Tire annual conference and exhibitions in Saint Patrick’s College Cavan where Bishop Austin Quinn opened the week long festivities. President De Velera Taoiseach Sean Lemass and the patron of Muintir Na Tire Most Rev Dr Morris Archbishop of Cashel and Emily were some of the distinguished visitors.
The Saint Brigid Cross will be the symbol for the new RTE television station opening at Christmas. The design is by Richard F Batterworth.
Queen Elizabeth the Duke of Edinburgh and their two children Charles and Ann arrive on the Royal Yacht Britannica for a two day official state visit to Northern Ireland.
Philip McMenamin well known Saint Patrick’s College and Crosserlough footballer tops the academic stakes in the Honours list at Saint Pats scoring eight straight honours in the Leaving Certificate. It is understood that Philip will be offered a cadetship in the Irish Army which is his chosen career. Others to receive honorable mention include Emmanuel Kennedy Alan O Hanlon Micheal Smyth Tommy Monaghan Finbar O Reilly Tommy Flynn Michael Leahy Frank Farrelly and Paddy Kelly from Castletara.
Cavan District Court with Justice Lavery presiding grants an interim transfer of a seven day publican’s license from Bridget Kelly to Michael A Lynch who recently bought the premises in Bridge Street.
Cavan Fai. Yearling cattle £30-£35 two year olds £46-£53 three years olds £60-£70 shorthorns £12-£15 working horses £50-£55 ponies £30-£35 donkeys £6-£10 each bonhams £12-£14 per pair and carrying sows £28-£32-10-0.
August 19th 1961:Experimental trout angling recommences on Annagh Lake five miles from Cavan. The lake was recently restocked with rainbow trout by Cavan Angler’s Club. On Tuesday seven fish were caught and on Wednesday nine fish were caught. All the fish were over 1 lbs weight and some were 2 lbs. Each angler is restricted to three fish in any one session. Each prospective angler will have to book times and a boat.
Irish television licenses will cost £4 while the radio license shoots up by 2/6 from the 1st of January 1961.
Drumalee beat Drung 1-4 to 0-5 in a very rough and tough encounter having led by 1-1 to 0-2 at the interval. Brendan Young Seamus Fay Oliver O Reilly were all outstanding in defence. Brian Galligan and Michael Leddy had the edge at midfield while up front Donie Fay Frankie Walsh and Willie Daly were best. Drumalee will now play the favourites Kingscourt in the County Junior Semi Final.
Mairead Flynn Delores Cartwright Veronica Ferguson Nuala Bartley Catherine Keaveney Val Mullery and Mairin Goldrick are among the success stories in the Leaving Certificate at Loreto College Cavan.
Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady. Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated 8 am Mass Father PJ McManus 10 and 11:30 am while Father PJ Gargan was the celebrant of the 7:30 Mass.
Thirty five members of the Cavan Boy Scouts are on camp in Enniscrone under Scoutmaster John Donohoe and Chaplain Father Torlac O Reilly who entertains the boys each night on the guitar around the campfire. The troop were recently visited by Commissioner Durkin from Ballyhaunis county Mayo and members of the recently formed Ballina troop.
Sean Walsh swims from Warrenpoint to Carlingford both ways-a distance of 10 miles. He was in the water for over 7 hours.
August 26th 1961 Auction at Annagh Abbey House property of the late Joe Kelly realises over £4,000 where two small bureaux desks in black and green Chinese lacquer sold for £850 to Louis Cohen Kenilworth Square London, small writing desk fetched £115 from Johnston Dillon Dublin two half moon tables to Mr Toner Rathgar for £50 while private collection of paintings fetched £190. PJ O Reilly from Milltown was Auctioneer while George V Maloney Solicitor had carriage.
Michael Hilliard Minister for Posts and Telegraphs announces that RTE will commence transmitting 405/625 line television from January 1st 1962 with transmitters on Mount Leinster county Carlow Mullaghanish county Cork and Truskmore county Sligo all built by engineers and technicians from Pye Ireland Dundrum Dublin.
County Manager Dermot McCarthy announces that HE Smith nee McKenna a radiographer at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital will be paid £280 which is 7/12 of her pension on the occasion of her retirement to marry Michael Smith Ambulance Driver Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan.
Legendary song writer Mai Higgins pays tribute to Sean McManus and his manager Pat Smith . Sean who is proprietor of the ‘Central Café’ has recently recorded one of May’s compositions ‘The Ballad of John Kennedy’. Mai has also composed ‘Beautiful Bundoran’ ‘Moonlight in Mayo’ and ‘My Dublin Bay’
Ballinagh will play Crosserlough in the Senior County Final while Castlerahan will play Cornafean in the Minor Final. Bailieborough and Ballinagh qualified for the 1960 Final which still remains unplayed.
Hugh Byrne MA President of the GAA unveils a memorial in Cullies cemetery to the late Terry Coyle who died prematurely in 1944 at the age of 32. He was the first native Cavan town man to win an All Ireland medal in 1933 and would have collected a second in 1935 but for illness. He toured America with the Cavan team in 1934 when Seamus Gilheaney was Manger of the party. He won Junior and Senior Championship medals with Cavan Slashers and was a regular on the Ulster Railway Cup team of 1933-1935. The stone was blessed by Father Joe Dolan Adm. Relatives in attendance included James and Charles Coyle brothers Margaret Smith Mrs M McCann and E Keating Dublin. Wreaths were laid on the grave by Hughie O Reilly on behalf of the Cavan All Ireland winning team Paddy Conaty on behalf of Cavan Slashers and Paddy O Reilly Athbara on behalf of Cavan County Committee of the GAA.
Death of Frederick J Mulligan Drumgola. Extensive farmer in the area he was universally popular and was highly respected over a wide area. He is survived by his wife and young family brothers and sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral which took place from Castletara Church to the adjoining cemetery.
EJ Burke (Jim) is appointed Land Steward for Cavan and Monaghan Medical Hospital Board. Educated at Ballyhaise Agricultural College where he has been farm manager since January. Jim is a native of county Longford.
Michael Burns 27 Tullac Mongan finds an exhausted carrier pigeon in Breffni Park.
Railway sleepers fetch six to eight shillings each at Auction in Cavan Railway Station.
Death of Eileen Brady Corawelis wife of Patrick at the age of only 35. Member of well known Ballyconnell family she was a nurse in Cavan’s Surgical Hospital up to her marriage six years ago. Her brother Richard Caffrey was killed in accident only six weeks ago. Survived by her husband five young children parents brothers and sisters. She was sister in law of Rev Father J Brady CSSP Nigeria. Father Patrick J Corrigan officiated at the funeral from Saint Matthews Church Drumavaddy to the adjoining cemetery.
September 2nd 1961 Grave power crisis at ESB as their electricians decide to strike again. Minister for Industry and Commerce in crisis talks with Unions.
Butlersbridge Carnival will take place from Sunday 17th September to 8th October 1961 with a free draw on admission ticket for £50 on final night. The star studded line up over fourteen dances in the super 5,000 square foot marquee includes Ken Brown Eugene Leddy The Mighty Avons Blue Aces Showband Waterford Maurice Mulcahy Victor Sylvester Donie Collins and the local Saint Aidan’s Ceilidhe Band.
Crosserlough champions in 1958 defeat Ballinagh to win the Cavan Senior Championship 2-3 to 2-2 where Donal Crowe is pictured in action for Ballinagh in a tussle with Pauric Boyle near the Ballinagh goal. Cornafean beat Castlerahan 2-5 to 2-3 to win the County Minor Championship with John Johnston Cavan Gaels referee.
Ethna Clarke Thomascourt Cavan is pictured with her father’s horses which won the Champion Heavy Horse and Reserve at Oldcastle Show.
Death of the highly popular and well known Thomas Cullivan Wolfe Tone Street at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. Long time member of Cavan UDC he was an extremely able administrator. He is survived by his wife sons daughters. The funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was the largest seen fro many months and burial later took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of the legendary Alexander McCaffrey ‘Alex Dixie Dean’ Mitchell Street. He was one of Cavan’s best known soccer players being star goal scorer for the old Cavan Slashers FC. He later starred with a variety of clubs in England and was extremely well known centre forward with a song composed about his exploits “he has a brother John but he is only coming on but he will never be another Dixie Dean”. Survived by his brothers sisters relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Miss M Conaty who has been appointed to an important permanent position in hotel business in Hertfordshire England is presently home on holidays.
Ann Sullivan 1 Church Street receives her SRN at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey.
Death of James Dunne (College Street) in Motherwell. Former Head Waiter in the Farnham Hotel. Grand uncle of Tony Dunne Anglo Celt.
September 9th 1961 Vincent Dunne College Street is on holiday with his nephew Brendan in Saint Felim’s Place. He emigrated to the USA thirty three years ago and this is his first visit home. He won two Ulster Senior Championship medals with Cavan and later one with Monaghan. He is also the holder of a number of American Championship medals with New York in 1922 1924 1925 1927 and 1928. Before emigrating to America Vincent was a well known highly popular postman attached to Cavan Post Office.
Cavan Show will take place on Wednesday the 5th September with Dave Dixon from Clones supplying the music at the annual dance in the Town Hall on Show night.
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September 16th 1961 The General Election will take place on Thursday October 4th while the 17th Dail will reassemble on the 11th October 1961.
Worst crash in Irish aviation history when American DC 4 crashes on take off from Shannon en route to Gander New York following refueling. Crashed into the swollen Shannon estuary in the dark of night. All 77 passengers and crew perish mostly American and Germans on their way from Dusseldorf to Chicago. The debris was spread over an area of 500 yards. One young woman survived the impact but died just four hours later from her injuries.
Mullahoran and Kingscourt draw in bumper Junior Championship Final with 2,337 in attendance paying gate receipts of £287 at Breffni Park.
Cavan Musical Society at their annual general meeting decide to stage Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘Patience’ in the Town Hall during the Cavan At Home Week at Christmas. Chairman Father ABC McGrath Secretary Phyllis Smith Assistant Secretary Danny O Kelly Treasurer Sean Bergin and Producer Phil Cullivan.
Record prices at Cavan fair with all lots offered for sale snapped up. Yearlings £30-£35 two year olds £45-£50 three years £55-£65 milch cows £45-£50 springers £60-£75 whitehead bull calves £20-£22 shorthorns £5-£12 working horses £50-£55 ponies £25-£30 donkeys £5-£8 each bonhams £10-£12 per pair carrying sows £35-£37.
Surgeon Bertie Cullen and Johnny Donohoe represent Ulster in interprovincial at Lough Melvin with the prizes presented at a gala dinner in the Central Hotel Bundoran. Surgeon Cullen qualified for the Irish team to compete at international competition on Lough Leevin Scotland virtue of his catch of three trout weighing 3 lbs 7 ozs. He was first capped in 1955.
September 23rd 1961 Cavan in the eye of Hurricane Debbie as it sweeps through at wind speeds in excess of 100 mph leaving in its trail devastation and destruction. Four generations of one family wiped out as they made their way home from Saint Phelim’s Hospital at Brady’s Lane Potahee at 12:50 pm when a tree fell on the car in which they were travelling. The dead are named as Kathleen Keogan widow Drumbrucklis Carrigan Ballinagh her two daughters Margaret Hyland Wateraughey Corlesmore Ellen Keogan a nurse at Saint Davnett’s and the driver of the car and one week old Kathleen Patricia Hyland who was born in Saint Phelim’s Hospital just one week ago. They were travelling in a A35 Austin car from Cavan to Wateraughey but had to divert because of falling debris along the route. Dr Jack Sullivan Cavan Father Michael Gilbride who administered the Last Rites Ned Gavin cooper Ballinagh Sergeant Thomas Tully Ballinagh Barney Brady Potahee were quickly on the scene and alerted Cavan Fire Brigade. Ned Gavin heroically took charge of releasing the huge tree that had smashed into the car without causing any further damage or injury. P Corr Legaginny led all present in reciting a decade of the rosary. Meanwhile more drama as the ambulance arrives from Cavan’s Surgical Hospital with Nurse Kathleen Keogan on board who is startled and shocked to discover that her mother and two sisters as well as her new niece are the victims of this dreadful tragedy.. Mrs Hyland is survived by her husband Terry and three young sons the eldest of whom is just four.
Kingscourt with their craft and combination beat Mullahoran 1-7 to 0-8 in the replay of the Cavan Junior Championship Final at Breffni Park. 1,973 spectators paid £283 to watch the spectacle with Kingscourt leading at the interval 1-4 to 0-3.
Cavan postulants Patrick Brendan Smith Creighan Brother Marius Matthew McKiernan Owen Roe Brother Baptist take the habit at Franciscan Monastery Annaghdown Galway.
Cmdt P Cahalane formerly of Cavan Military Barracks becomes the 26th prisoner taken by the Katanganese where he is serving with the United Nations in the Congo.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold tie with George V Maloney Junior and P Mansfield E/W Maureen McDonald and Surgeon PD Maloney.
The inquest into the deaths of the four Ballinagh people killed when a tree fell on their car at Potahee return a verdict in accordance with the evidence with Coroner Paddy Cusack and foreman Michael Young extending deepest sympathy with the relatives of the Keogan and Hyland families.
September 30th 1961 Due to emigration and other factors the electorate in Cavan is now down to 68,278 with only three seats to contest there are fourteen candidates. There are now only 143 Dail seats which is three fewer than last time with Ceann Comhairle P Hogan automatically returned.
Down win their second successive All Ireland title beating Offaly 3-6 to 2-8 in a tough tense no frills encounter at Croke Park before an enormous record attendance of 90,566. Scrappy game allowed to deteriorate by Cavan and Ballybay referee Liam Maguire who must share a large slice of the blame for the poor tough rugged affair devoid of spectacle or thrill where Down gave away two early soft goals but were much the better team heading off their rivals at the final whistle. The burly energetic James McCartan was Man of the Match giving a display of football seldom seen at headquarters and scoring one of the great All Ireland goals that will live in people’s memory forever. He gave a constant supply to his forwards but stars such as Paddy Doherty and Sean O Neill were not at their best in the rugged affair. Down led by 3-3 to 2-3 at the interval. Down Eamon McKay George Lavery Leo Murphy Pat Rice Patsy O Hagan Dan McCartan John Smith Jarlath Carey Joe Lennon Sean O Neill James McCartan Paddy Doherty captain Tony Hadden PJ McElroy and Brian Morgan. Subs Kevin O Neill for Pat Rice and Pat Rice for George Lavery.
Vera Brady’s fashion show with models from the Miriam Woodbyrne Agency modeling day and evening wear draws a capacity appreciative audience to Cavan Town Hall. The highlight of the evening was the display of wedding wear. Full length ball gowns now in vogue, all in different shades of green with the customary fur trimming. Maeve Elliott and Mary Hannigan were the children mannequins and each time they appeared they received warm applause.
Sean McCabe from Behey a waiter on the luxury liner the ‘Canberra’ is featured on the UTV travel programme detailing its recent 22,000 mile cruise lasting three months. The cruise went through two winters and two summers during its three month trip from Belfast.
Death of James Dunne late of College Street in Aberdeen. He was a very popular and most efficient waiter in the old Farnham Hotel. He was the eldest of the old and highly respected Dunne family Saint Mary’s Terrace.. He left Cavan to manage the famous Donaghdee Hotel where he remained for many years. He was brother of Mrs John Brennan England and Vincent Dunne late Cavan Post Office who has just returned to America after spending a month’s holiday with his nephew Brendan Cavan Anglo Celt and Saint Felim’s Place. Predeceased by his wife he is survived by his two daughters and two sons.
Philip McDonald son of Mrs McDonald and the late Philip McDonald Tower Hamlet Cavan is appointed General Manager of Queen’s Cork owned by the retail and wholesale giant M/S T Lyons and Company Cork. He served his time with JJ Nicholl Limited Dublin before taking up a position as Assistant Manager Roche’s Stores Limerick. He was later appointed manager of Grannock and Company Limerick where he had the distinction of being one of the youngest company managers in Ireland.
Anne Sullivan daughter of Mrs Sullivan and the late Bernard 1 Church Street qualifies as a State Registered Nurse at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey England.
State of the parties as the Celt goes to press in the early hours of Friday morning. Fianna Fail 50 Fine Gael 36 Labour 14 Independents 4 National Progressive Democrats 2.
Thomas A Finlay Senior Counsel is called to the inner Bar of the Supreme Court. He is son of the late TA Finlay SC TD and a grandson of Mrs Finlay Killynebber. He is a brother of William Finlay SC and nephew of Eileen Maloney Tower Hamlet Cavan.
In September there were 20 rainy days with 4.34 inches of rain falling the heaviest being on the 15th September when 1.07 inches fell.
Death of William Acheson Aughaconey Ballinagh. He was a very well known member of the organizing committee of Cavan Show and acted as a judge in the cattle section. Survived by his wife Matilda. Funeral from Ballintemple Parish Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Father ABC McGrath Diocesan Director of Music announces that four choirs of the Diocese will participate at the Solemn High Mass to mark the opening of the 1962 celebration. Competitions will be held in both the Poor Clare Convent and the De La Salle School with certificates awarded in each grade.
Marcella McDonald MSSC Tower Hamlet Department of Social and Preventive Medicine is appointed to Saint John of God’s Hospital Stillorgan. Educated in both Ireland and the USA, she has pioneered new methods in mental health. She is daughter of Mrs McDonald and the late Philip McDonald Tower Hamlet Cavan.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S P D Maloney and Gerry P Hunt E/W Maureen Hunt and Joan O Hanlon.
October 7th 1961 Drama at the count in Cavan as Returning Officer PJ McDwyer ejects a person believed to be a Press reporter from the count in Cavan Courthouse as the person was smoking a cigarette. He had to call in the Garda to assist in excluding the guilty party.
The total valid poll in Cavan for the three seat constituency was 27.819 the quota was 6,955. First count Paddy Smith Fianna Fail 9.032 elected Paddy O Reilly Fine Gael 5,431 later elected John Tully Clann Na Poblachta 4,683 Seamus Dolan Fianna Fail 4,658 later elected Patrick Duffy Sinn Fein 2,153 John McGovern Fine Gael 1.862 . Paddy Smith Seamus Dolan and Paddy O Reilly Murmod Virginia elected. The big story was the election of Senator Seamus Dolan a native of Blacklion and a teacher in Killeshandra. Member of Cavan County Council and Seanad Eireann replacing Mick Sheridan from Ballinagh on the Fianna Fail ticket and being elected to Dail Eireann for the first time. He replaces the legendary John Tully Clann Na Poblacht TD since 1949 who lost out by 261 votes.
October 14th 1961 Sean Lemass is elected Taoiseach by the 17th Dail while his son in law Charles J Haughey replaces Oscar Traynor as Minister for Justice. Cabinet Sean McEntee Tanaiste and Minister for Health Dr Ryan Minister for Finance Frank Aiken External Affairs Paddy Smith Agriculture Jack Lynch Industry and Commerce Erskine Childers Transport and Power Neil Blayney Local Government Michael Moran Lands and the Gaeltacht Dr Paddy Hillery Education and Charlie Haughey Justice.
Helen Gaffney eldest daughter of Patrick and Mrs Gaffney Latt is conferred with her B.Sc degree at UCD where she took her degree with 1st class honours and was awarded a grant of £600 per annum to study for a doctorate at UCD. Helen was educated at Drumcrave National School and Saint Louis Convent Monaghan.
Jesuits conducting the segregated Missions for men and women in all churches in the Parish.
Cavan CYMS celebrate their silver jubilee in their new premises in the Hut, President Charlie Leddy Vice President H Carthy Secretary Kieran Cullivan Treasurer Larry Clarke Committee Eamon Malone Jim Fay Frank Fitzpatrick Tony Higgins and Paddy O Reilly. Chaplain Father PJ Gargan CC.
Death of Georgina Frances Conn sister of Sadie Morris Church Street. She was proprietor with her husband of the Conn Malting House Portadown. Survived by her husband R J Conn. Funeral from Drumcree Parish Church Portadown to Drumcree Church yard.
Big attendance at Apostolic Worker’s Exhibition in the Conference Room Cathedral. Among the recipients of vestments were Father Joe Dolan Adm Father O Reilly Maynooth Mission to China Dalgan Park Navan and Very Rev C Smith Vicar General Saint Patrick’s Missionary Society Kiltegan county Wicklow.
Miss Ryan is appointed District Nurse at Cavan Dispensary.
Cavan Bridge Club 1962 President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Captain Rev Father Sean O’ Reilly Saint Patrick’s College Secretary Kathleen Sullivan Treasurer Maureen McDonald Committee PD Maloney Dermot Morgan JP Mansfield C Arnold Jim Leonard.
Cavan Darts Club meet at the ‘Old Mill’ Bar 62 Main Street.
Gallowglass Ceilidhe band appear in the Sport’s Centre and simultaneously on UTV. Tony O Dowd from Saint Phelim’s Place is the outstanding accordionist with the band. He is 19 year old son of Mr and Mrs Terry O Dowd Cavan.
The fair. Demand was good and prices held up. Yearlings £30-£33 two year old cattle £48-£52 three year old £55-£60. Milch cows £45-£50 springers £55-£65 whitehead calves £14-£18 working horses £45-£50 colts and fillies £45-£50 ponies £30-£35 knackers £45-£55 donkeys £8-£12 bonhams £8-£10 a pair.
Ethna McGovern and Mary McGoldrick are the producers of the outstanding musical in the Poor Clare Convent hall which is packed to capacity for each performance.
October 21st 1961 Mary McGovern 77 Church Street is made a presentation on the occasion of her retirement from Cavan Post Office after a distinguished service of forty one years. Pictured are Eddie Moore Postman Mrs JJ Norry Bill Galvin Peter Leddy Annie Brady Telephone Supervisor Mr Leahy Postmaster who made the presentation Leo McGrath Tommy Hughes Overseer Mrs Josephine Sheridan Sub Postmistress JJ Norry and P McGoldrick Overseer Cavan Post Office.
“Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88 Main Hoover Agents. Ask for a demonstration”
Death of Sue Coyle Farnham Street daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Peter Marron Publican’s Connolly Street. She was a member of an old distinguished Cavan family. She returned from New Jersey where she lived most of her life just over twelve months ago and returned to live in her native Cavan. Predeceased by her husband Michael Coyle a native of Castleblayney. Funeral was well and representatively attended in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Father Joe Dolan Adm officiates at the annual visitation to Killygarry cemetery where all the plots were tastefully tidied up and decorated for the occasion. Father PJ Gargan and Father John Moore Erskine Terrace assisted Father Dolan in imparting Benediction in the Church of Saint Brigid after the rosary was recited outdoors.
Death of Patrick O Gorman Drumalee at the age of only forty. Native of Ballyhaise. He is survived by his wife Ellen son John and daughter Margaret mother brothers and sisters. The funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was large and representative with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Surgeon PD Maloney Cavan and Rear Admiral F Hunt London brother of Gerry Hunt Dentist Cavan are 3rd in the Irish Open Pairs Championship in the Royal Marine Hotel Dun Laoghaire. Competitors from all over the world took part.
Cavan branch INTO make a presentation to Seamus Gilheaney Drumcrave and Mrs Larkin and Mrs Mulligan Ballyhaise who have all recently retired from teaching.
October 28th 1961 Cavan Rugby club beat Armagh at Saint Phelim’s Place 6-3 with tries from Michael Rafferty and Sean Woods. They now play Lurgan in the 1st Round of the Ulster Junior Cup in Lurgan on Saturday. Panel A Morris C Shakelton S Lacey Sean Woods J Smith Dessie Maguire M Tolan D Harrington Ken Morris Michael Rafferty Sean McSherry George Pratt Norman Moore P Faren M Browne K McKay Derek Johnston M Johnston and Dr O Brien.
Bishop Austin Quinn attends the closing of the women’s mission in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim and imparts Benediction. Men’s mission now on in Killygarry and the Cathedral with early Mass evening sermon and devotions etc.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Kathleen Sullivan and Dermot Morgan.
Events at Cavan Parochial week include variety show fashion show whist drive Des Jenkins and his Orchestra children’s concert Eugene Leddy and his Ceilidhe Band. Sale of work and an Irish concert with guest artiste recording star Maisie McDaniel.
November 4th 1961 Cavan are well beaten by Lurgan in the 1st round of the Ulster Junior Cup losing by four tries to no score. Lurgan led by 6-0 at the interval having scored two unconverted tries. Cavan now play Royal Vikings on Saturday.
Bishop Quinn again imparts the Papal Blessing and Benediction at the close of the men’s mission in the Cathedral. Among the attendance was Patrick Packie Carroll 61College Street who earlier on Sunday received Holy Communion at the early Mission Mass. Packie who was a very well known highly respected pig dealer was tragically killed while driving a lorry on the main Dundalk Carrickmacross road. He leaves a wife Ellen sons Patrick J Sean ‘Dag’ and Martin two daughters Pauline and Maureen. There was a large crowd at the removal of the remains from Louth County Hospital Dundalk and the funeral was met on the outskirts of the town by a huge crowd who accompanied the cortege to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. The Cathedral was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass celebrated by Father ABC McGrath with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Catherine Tully at the residence of her son Michael Farnham Hotel. She was widow of Matthew Tully Imperial Hotel Newry. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs M Lally Balla county Mayo and earlier worked in the Grand Central Hotel in Belfast. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Mary’s cemetery Newry. Father PJ Gargan CC Cavan officiated.
Death of Michael Reilly 12 College Street. Native of Belturbet he had a deep interest in the fortunes of the Cavan team and was a playing member of Drumlane Sons of O Connell. He was a gardener in the Farnham Hotel and was known for the excellence of his produce and crops. He is survived by his wife four sons and one daughter. Two of his sons Michael and Patrick flew home from New York for the funeral while two other members of the family flew home from England.
Maurice Jackson pulls off another massive deal with CIE supplying 55 De Luxe Anglia cars one Consul and one Anglia Estate . The deal is worth £30,600 and involves trade ins of fifty second hand cars which will be completely refurbished before being put on sale to the general public. In 1952 Maurice sold CIE thirty five new cars.
PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt are 3rd in the Connaught Open Bridge tournament in the Columban Club Sligo.
Feast of Christ the King 7 am mission Mass Rev Prendergast SJ 8 am Rev H Brennan SJ the 10 o clock children’s Mass was celebrated by Father Joe Dolan Adm.
November 11th 1961 Cavan Urban District Council acquire the adjoining tennis courts from Lord Farnham on a 999 year lease at ground rent of £15 per annum until 2907 similar to the deal for the Town Hall dated 1st May 1908.
“ All debts due t the estate of Frank Tweedy for grazing lettings tillage of meadows are now payable to RC Faris Solicitor 31 Molesworth Street Dublin”
Maeve Elliott and Mary Hannigan are the youthful stars at the Vera Brady Fashion Show in the Town Hall. Miriam Woodbyrne Agency modelled a delightful collection of both day and evening wear.
Sixty eight nations are represented in Rome for the 80th birthday celebrations of Pope John XXIII. He was carried in shoulder high on Papal chair for Solemn High Mass on Sunday as 15,000 Romans waited to greet him later in Saint Peter’s Square. He was elected Pope on November 4th 1958. He was born in Sotto Il Monet North Italy on November 25th 1881.
Death of Patrick Lee 13 Owen Roe Terrace. In his early days he worked on the Farnham Estate and was the driver of the famous Farnham wagonette used to convey flowers and vegetables to the markets. He later worked with Boylan’s stage coaches in Upper Main Street driving a side car. He was an outstanding playing member of Cavan Slashers and Cavan reputed to “being the outstanding full back of his era”. Survived by his wife son daughter and sister. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Father Joe Dolan Adm and Father PJ Gargan officiate at the visitation to Cullies cemetery where all the plot holders were complimented for the tidy and attractive appearance of the cemetery. The huge attendance all joined in saying the Rosary and prayers for the dead.
Gramophone recital this week will take place in 23 Farnham Street as the Farnham Hotel is not available. The recital will be given by Kathleen Brady Town Hall Street.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Joan O Hanlon and John Marron E/W Mrs Cyril Arnold and George V Maloney junior.
After a lengthy debate the Town Engineer Paddy Gaffney was asked by Cavan UDC to draw up a plan to integrate the newly acquired tennis courts into the Town Hall site.
November 18th 1961 6 ½ % National Loan to raise £17.50 million. Dr Ryan Minister Finance points out that this is worth £6-3-8 per annum for every £100 invested.
Death of Elizabeth Lil Byrnes nee McConnell Fairtown and New York after a short illness at Saint Phelim’s Hospital at the age of 75. She was second eldest child of Mr and Mrs Frank McConnell Fairtown. Emigrated to the USA before she was 20 and married Robert Byrnes who was a grand uncle of Mrs Robert Kennedy the present United States Attorney General. When ill she was visited by Mrs Liam Cuffe and her sister Mrs M McCooey New York both sisters of Mrs Kennedy. Survived by her brother Jack Ashe Street County Cavan Registrar of the GAA sister Brigid Fairtown sisters in law nephews nieces and friends in USA and Ireland .Remains flown out of Dublin Airport with burial in the USA on the 14th November 1961.
Establishment of Cavan Industrial Development Association. All proposals to B Bonzar Cavan Industrial Association for consideration and possible finance.
Capacity attendance at Cavan Parochial concert in the Town Hall with Mel Doherty Maisie McDaniel Noel Strange Seamus and Sile bean De Faoite and Tom Hickey as MC.
Amongst the guests at the annual Royal School Past Pupils Union in the Headfort Arms were headmaster John and Mrs Anderson Mervyn Johnston Senator John C Cole Venerable Archdeacon Shire Jimmy Dawson Treasurer Keadue Lodge and Bob and Mrs Peace Adams.
“Big selection of long playing records on sale at Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone Cavan 88”.
Cavan Cattle Mart reopens with sale of tested cattle only. Blue cards must accompany all entries. All enquires to Ivan Black Church Street Cavan.
Death of Mrs Bridget Smith wife of Eugene Smith at her residence Crubany Cavan. A woman of great Christian virtue she was known for her hospitality and kindness over a wide area. Saint Brigid’s church Killygarry was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
November 25th 1961 Hugh Gough Secretary and driving force behind Cavan Tourist Association reports that the increasing numbers of visiting anglers from Britain spent over £10,000 in Cavan during the last twelve months. In a detailed report to the annual general meeting in the Courthouse Hugh reports that there are over 3.5 million anglers in the United Kingdom and Cavan is an angler’s delight. John Bonsar replaced Maureen McDonald as Chairman with Maureen taking over as Vice Chair General Secretary Hugh Gough Treasurer John McGinnity.
Non stop bus service to run once a day from Cavan Bus Office to Bus Arus Amiens Street Dublin with a rather steep one way introductory fare of 15/9. The 34 seater CIE express service with no stops will leave Cavan at 9:10 and arrive in Bus Arus Dublin at 11:10. All tickets are presold as there is no conductor on the express.
Saint Patrick’s College give notice of their intention to retain their McRory Cup by defeating Saint Patrick’s Academy Dungannon 2-17 to 0-1 at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. Saint Pat’s led by 1-10 to 0-1 at the interval. Team Paddy Lyons Junior Dowd Jimmy Stafford Peter Pritchard J McKenna Ray Dunne Patrick Gaffney Ray Carolan Brian Kennedy Tom Sheridan Joe Leydon Philip Fitzsimmons Noel Brady Paddy Dolan Michal Fagan. Referee Rev Brother Cyril Cavan.
Cavan Anglers’ Club 1961 Jackson Cup Sean Young Leslie Kennedy Cup PJ Lee Kennedy Cup Mick Crosby.
Pictured at Loreto College Cavan Past Pupils Union annual dinner in the Farnham Hotel Kathleen Murray Lauri McConnell Secretary Rita Kenny President Kathleen Kenny Vice President Miss McCabe Mrs McDwyer Belturbet Rosemary Power and Maura Baxter.
Cavan At Home Week 1962 President Father Joe Dolan Adm Chairman Seamus De Faoite Secretary Sheila McGinnity Treasurer TM Gilroy Committee Father PJ Gargan Father Torlac O Reilly Danny O Kelly Bridie Galligan Sean Bergin.
Death of Jack Fay former member of the outdoor staff Cavan UDC in Swindon at the age of 60. Emigrated to England 20 years ago having spent 23 years with Cavan UDC. Member of the British army for the duration of World War 2. He saw action all over Europe and was in the advance party following D Day on the march to Berlin. He died suddenly while at work in Swindon. Survived by his wife one daughter brothers and sisters.
PJ O Reilly Milltown announces the sale of two farms of land. The farm of the late Edward Gould fetching £4,000 from a Westmeath purchaser of the land in Milltown. Paddy O Reilly Killynebber purchased the lands of the late Lavelle estate at Killynebber adjoining the lake shore for £750. Des Tweedy Auctioneer who recently took over the practice of his late father Frank has sold the lands of Thomas Connolly Ballinagh to William Kelly Clonlohan for £3,750.
December 2nd 1961 Reggie McMahon Swellan Upper and a native of Clones retires as Inspector Irish Insurance Company to take over the County Hotel which he recently purchased from Freddie W Swan. Reggie joined the Company in 1928 and will open the County Hotel following major renovations on December 1st 1961.
Cavan Bridge N/S Maureen McDonald and Tom Hickey E/W Liam Bogue and Mattie Corcoran.
Sean Og Flood from Dundalk is appointed Sales Rep Cavan Ballybay and Clones with the ESB. Sean Og is a member of Dundalk Young Ireland’s and won a Leinster Senior Championship medal with Louth in 1958 and represented Leinster in the Railway Cup in 1958 and 1959. Controversially demoted to the sub’s bench in 1960. He is seven years with the ESB and is well known and highly popular in the Cavan area.
Death in Dublin of Philip Murray at the age of 40. He was son of Thomas Murray long time Labour member of Cavan UDC. Survived in Cavan by his brother John Cavan UDC 10 Tullac Mongan and Mrs F McKiernan.
Maureen McDonald Church Street a graduate of UCD and a former personnel manager in the Imperial Tobacco Company and a member of the Institute of Personal Management is appointed Irish representative for the recruitment of staff for diplomatic households and families throughout the world. The head office of the company is based in Hertfordshire England.
Cavan Gaels acquire the clubrooms formerly occupied by Crubany later Cavan Harps in the Market Square.
December 9th 1961 The £28,000 plan for the complete refurbishment and extension of the Town Hall is unveiled by Cavan Town Engineer Paddy Gaffney to Cavan UDC receiving a mixed reaction. At the outset the County Manager pointed out that Cavan was not a seaside town and therefore would not be grant aided for this project. Maurice Jackson sums up the conservative nature of the Council when he points out that “if we go ahead with this project it will put a further 7/- on the rates and we will be run out of the town”! A decision was deferred to the next meeting with most of the members expressing the view that something less ambitious might be more acceptable.
Bit of glamour hits town as three continuity announcers for the new RTE service due to go on air next month start a whistle stop tour of ten counties. Kathleen Watkins Saggart county Dublin Nuala Donnolly Stillorgan and Marie Sullivan Blackrock visit Ballyhaise Agricultural College as part of the RTE programme ‘meet the people’ which will be screened by the new broadcaster on New Year’s day.
Nikita Khrushchev becomes the first Russian Premier to greet Pope John XXIII on the occasion of his birthday as diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Russia continue to improve.
Reginald Wise Russell Road London wins the Irish Whiskey Distiller’s Cup for the heavies bream weighing 8 lbs 9 ¾ ozs caught on the River Annalee near Cavan in July 1961. The competition was run in conjunction with Bord Failte.
Rev EC Hedges former Bishop of Limerick will be the preacher at the celebrations to mark the 350th anniversary of the first Headmaster of the Royal School Cavan in 1611 at Cavan Parish Church. There will be a collection for the Adelaide Hospital.
Cavan Bridge N/S Gerry Hunt and Tommy McCormick E/W Dr Bertie Cullen and Owen McGovern NT.
Sympathy is extended to Paddy Molloy Telephonist Cavan Post Office on the death of his father Mr Michael Molloy in Ennistymon county Clare.
John Nulty Tierquin is pictured taking delivery of a new Ferguson 203 industrial digger and loader from Terry O Dowd Sales Manager Smith’s Garage Cavan. The digger is suitable for all drainage work.
December 16th 1961 Captain Edward Cassidy Fermanagh Street Clones is appointed to the board of CIE. Captain Cassidy is a member of Clones Urban Council Monaghan County Council Agricultural Wages Board Monaghan VEC Chairman of Ernetex Limited President Clones Chamber of Commerce. He is a native of Roslea county Fermanagh.
Thomas J Fitzpatrick is elected to the Senad on the Administrative panel. Tom is a very well known Solicitor in Cavan and Fine Gael Chairman of Cavan Urban Council.
John C Cole extensive farmer Tullyhumphey Redhills is nominated to the new Senad by an Taoiseach Sean Lemass. He is a member of Cavan County Council and was Taoiseach’s nominee in the last Senate.
Father Bob McCabe the new President of Saint Patrick’s College pays tribute to his predecessor Father Patrick Gaffney at the annual dinner of Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupil’s Union “who has left the playing fields of Cullies for the fresh pastures of Crosserlough as Parish Priest”. During his time as President he provided the new playing pitch new kitchen and refectory facilities new organ in the Church and extended the dormitory accommodation. He raised the academic standards in the College where twice the number of candidates are now getting honours in the State exams. The dinner was attended by over eighty guests including the guest of honour Bishop Austin Quinn in the Park Hotel Virginia. Among the distinguished attendance was Tommy M Gilroy Secretary Treasurer Father Pat Brady Dr Charles O Reilly Granard President Michael Neary Vice President members of the committee included Phil Cullivan Patrick McDonald and Con P Smith.
Packed Cavan Parish Church honour the memory of John Robinson who was appointed the first Headmaster of the Royal School on the 5th October 1611 by the Lord Deputy and Plantation Commissioners. There were five schools approved and founded all known as the Ulster Royal Schools. Armagh Enniskillen Dungannon Raphoe and Cavan. The Royal School in Cavan enjoys a great reputation for culture and academic achievement.
Death of Thomas Smith Stragella at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan at the age of 80.Long time member of Drumcrave Fife and Drum band. He was a well known figure in Cavan being on the staff of Brady’s ‘The Old Globe’ hotel. Deeply and deservedly regretted by his sorrowing sons daughters and brothers family relatives and many friends. Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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Saint Patrick’s College favourites to retain their McRory Cup title are rocked by 1-12 to 1-10 defeat to old rivals Abbey CBS in Newry. Cavan must now beat Saint McCartan’s Monaghan in their last fixture to qualify for the final in which they will meet Abbey CBS Newry who qualify virtue of their victory. Saint Pat’s led by 0-8 to 0-6 at half time. Val Kane was the star for the Newry College creating all sorts of havoc for the Cavan defence. Scorers for Saint Patrick’s Michael Fegan 0-5 Joe Leydon 1-1 Philip Fitzsimmons 0-2 Raymond Carolan and Brian Kennedy 0-1 each.
Death of Margaret ‘Peggy’ Gannon in New York. She was widow of Thomas A Gannon formerly Erskine House Cavan and sister in law of the late ‘Bobby’ O Hanlon wife of the late John F Managing Director Anglo Celt and Betty Gannon Main Street. Thomas Gannon was son of the late John Gannon Chairman Cavan Town Commissioners 1880 . She leaves two sons two daughters grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Market Hen turkeys 2/9 cocks 2/3 per lb geese 1/6 per lb chickens 1/3 to 1/6 per lb.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mrs Cyril Arnold and John Marron E/W Dr McQuade and George V Maloney.
Gramophone recital will be given by Father Bob McCabe Saint Patrick’s College in the Farnham Hotel.
Big supply poor demand at Cavan fair. Two year olds £50-£55 three year olds £60-£70 cows £45-£55 milking cows £45-£50 colts and fillies £45-£55 donkeys £5-£8 bonhams £7-£10.
December 23rd 1961 Helena Rehill from Crosserlough is placed second in Ireland in the Secretarial exams conducted by the Department of Education Nuala Harton second in Group cert. Ann Gilroy daughter of Tommy and Ellen Gilroy is appointed to the staff of Aer Lingus after completing a course in shorthand and typing at Cavan Technical School.
December 30th 1961 Santa Claus is met on the Urban boundary and escorted by the Boy Scout’s Accordion Band to the packed Town Hall where over 400 children were waiting to shake his hand and receive a valuable gift each.
Pope John XXIII calls the Second Ecumenical Council to begin later in 1962.”Immenses and grave tasks confront the modern Church in one of the most tragic and epoch times in the Church’s history” Papal Bull convening the Second Ecumenical Council will be issued on Christmas Day and the Council will convene at an opportune time in 1962.
Jim Meehan who has been out of football for sometime is called into the Cavan Junior Panel as is Butlersbridge stars Tom Sheridan Kevin Smith and Terry Smith Paddy Maguire and Brendan Young tow big bustling forwards are also called into the panel which will commence training early in the New Year at Breffni Park.
Big Jim McCartan of Down is the writer’s choice for the second successive year as ‘Caltex Footballer of the Year’
December 30th 1961 The Bishop of Kilmore Most Rev Dr Quinn celebrates the 12:05 Midnight Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan of Saints Patrick and Felim beginning with the procession to the Crib when the infant was laid in the manger. Fathers Patrick Mallon assisted the Bishop while Father Torlac O Reilly was deacon and Sean O Reilly sub deacon. Rev Sean O Reilly Dean of Saint Patrick’s College was MC. The 8 and 9 o clock Masses in the Cathedral on Christmas morning was celebrated by Father PJ Gargan while Father Joe Dolan celebrated both the 10 and 11:30 am Masses. The Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Choir rendered the Sacred Music while their Director Father ABC McGrath was on the organ. Father PJ Gargan celebrated the Midnight Mass in the Convent Chapel while Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated the 9 am in the Convent. There was a crib in both the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan and Convent with a Christmas tree suitably decorated in the Orphanage. Father PJ Gargan and Father Joe Dolan along with the Brothers from the local De Las Salle joined the orphans and nuns for Christmas dinner with Santa arriving at 5 pm to distribute gift to every child. On Sunday Christmas Eve Mattie Hand and Stan Mullery staged their annual Christmas film show in the Convent to the delight of the children and staff. In Saint Felim’s Hospital Midnight Mass was celebrated by Father Vincent Duffy Saint Patrick’s College where the sacred music was rendered by the Matron Sister Mercy and the Choir of Saint Felim’s Hospital. Father Charles Travers celebrated three Masses in the Hospital on Christmas Day. Santa visited the hospital and brought the patients gifts of cigarettes tobacco and sweets and later visited the Maternity ward bringing gifts to mothers and brand new children. All of the Wards were decorated and a Christmas tree with gay fairy lights twinkling in each ward. There was a crib and another Christmas tree in the entrance hall. On Christmas night Matty Hand and Stan Mullery staged their delightful seasonal Christmas film show while the Might Avons played at the annual dance on the Wednesday before Christmas. Sister Mercy has a full programmed of entertainment planned for each of the twelve nights of Christmas. Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College celebrated three Masses in the Surgical Hospital on Christmas Day. There was a Christmas tree beautifully decorated in each ward together with a crib and in the main hall there was a large crib with full size figures depicting the birth of Christ in Nazareth nearly two thousand years ago. There was a special Christmas Day dinner with full turkey ham crackers and gifts with Santa visiting the hospital at 4 pm with a special gift for everybody.
Matt Rudden from Laragh Athletic Club wins the Ulster Intermediate Cross Country title at Ballyarnett County Derry over a six mile testing course with George Williamson Oak Leaf Derry second and newcomer TP O Callaghan third leading Bailieboro to a surprise Ulster title with Laragh second.
Sixth annual Cavan at Home Week features Cavan CBSI Musical Society in their annual pantomime ‘Begorra Its Gold’ and Irish Concert and Cavan Musical Society’s ‘Patience’ from Sunday 31st December to Sunday 7th January 1962.
John McCaffrey 1 Tullac Mongan and Michael ‘Mickey’ Reilly Licensed Vintner Upper Main Street in traffic accident just outside Navan on their way home to Cavan are detained at Our Lady’s Hospital Navan while John’s son Gerard escaped unharmed.
Sympathy is extended to John Tully TD on the death of his brother Thomas Tully Castletara in Saint Felim’s Hospital on Tuesday last . Funeral was very large and representative from Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Leonard and P Coleman E/W Mrs Eileen Maloney and Mrs E Roe. The turkey prize was won by local Vet Cyril Arnold from Latt.
Turkey Market Hens 2/3 to 2/9 cocks 1/6 to 1/9 Geese 1/- to 1/3 per lb chickens 1/- to 1-6 per lb ducks selling at 10/- each . Those farmers who did not take the early prices were left with their stock all day in bitterly cold conditions and in the end took what ever price they were offered in an effort not to have the birds around the house over the Christmas festival.
Sean McManus Central Café Bridge Street presents copies of his records to Dr PJ Watters Chairman of Cavan Gramophone Society . Sean was constantly on Radio Eireann over the lead up to Christmas with his Christmas numbers ‘My Santa Claus Prayer’ ‘Silent Night’ and has also recorded ‘The Ballad of Jack Kennedy’ and ‘An Evening in Mount Mellary’. Sean is a member of Cavan CBSI Musical Society Cavan Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Choir and Saint Peter’s Choir in Dundalk where he is a native.
Death of the very well known Peter Soden at his residence 54 Saint Pappins Road Dublin at the age of 83. He was a native of Lavey and was proprietor of one of Cavan ‘s biggest drapery stores (Provider’s ) opposite ‘The Bank of Ireland’ until his sold out to go to Dublin in 1945. He served his time to the Drapery trade in John Fay’s Main Street (Provider’s ) and later took up a similar position in /Dublin before going on the road as a commercial traveller for one of the big British warehouses. Four years later he bought John Fay’s and Soden’s soon become one of the best known and highly respected names in the drapery trade in the North Midlands with shoppers flocking from adjoining counties to view and buy the most up to date stock. For many years he was a prominent member of Cavan County Council serving as Chairman for a number of years he was also a member of Cavan Urban District Council and Cavan/Monaghan Mental Health Board. He was also a Peace Commissioner. He was a forthright and hectic debater. He was always straight and to the point. He was a great Cavan man but always felt that the Monaghan delegation on the Mental Health Board punched above their weight and was never slow to condemn the Monaghan attitude towards Cavan. He was a lifelong member of Cumainn Na Gael later Fine Gael. After leaving Cavan Peter set up a licensed premises in Stoney Batter Dublin where he enjoyed a big trade particularly from Cavan people visiting Dublin for some of the big matches in Croke Park. Peter Soden business man and politician is survived by his wife two sons Seamus and Peter five daughters Peggy Soden Assistant Matron Peamont Sanatorium Mary and Nora Soden Mrs W Parry and Mrs T Turner. Interment took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry following Requiem Mass in Dublin.
January 6th 1962 Worst Winter since 1947 s the country is held in icy snowy grip making roads and streets impassable as the country grinds to a halt. No major tragedies reported in the area as most people elect to stay indoors. Two brothers William 56 Postman and Joe Rooney 60 freeze to death in their boat at Innisturk island upper Lough Erne county Fermanagh..
Margaret Creane ‘Sunnymeade’ is pictured with two lambs born early on New Year’s Day.
John Allen aged 19 is admitted to Cavan Surgical Hospital with serious head injuries and later transferred to The Richmond Hospital in Dublin. Later Thomas J Allen 19 Tullac Mongan no relation is charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm.
An amazing half a million viewers tune into the opening of RTE television on New Year’s Eve. Cardinal Dalton Eamonn De Velera President deliver their first television addresses to the nation. Cardinal Dalton warned parents not to allow their children unsupervised access to the television and hope that the new service would be constructive and prayerful. Eamonn Andrews Director General of the new station and a household name in Ireland and Britain promised programmes on RTE that would be of high standard and contain uplifting material reflecting the life of the Irish nation in all its multicoloured hues. There was a short address at the Gresham Hotel by an Taoiseach Sean Lemass and Michael Hilliard TD Minister for Posts and Telegraphs and a native of Navan. Benediction was then imparted from the oratory chapel in Montrose by His Grace Archbishop John Charles McQuaid of Dublin. Later viewers watched a newscast which contained interviews by Micheal O Hehir as well as the early speeches from the luncheon held earlier in the day. Reception in Cavan was excellent and everybody thought while the standard was amateurish and not at all to the standard of BBC and UTV is was Irish and could only get better with practice and proper rehearsal.
Chief Superintendent WJ McConville after twelve months in Cavan is transferred to Drogheda and replaced by J McDonagh from Ennis.
Death of Ruth Fagan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. Well known person in the area her charity and hospitality were hallmarks of her life. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Denn Church.
Cavan At Home Week says “ as a comic all rounder nobody has yet been seen in Cavan town to equal Mel Doherty”. Audiences are poor due to the snow bound roads which are presently impassable in areas with snow lying in the Cavan area for well over two weeks and no sign of a thaw. Anthony Jackson Michael Rafferty Mel Doherty Gerry Maguire in ‘Begorra Its Gold’ light up the Town Hall with John O Connor and his wonderful tenor voice lending a touch of class. Dessie Maguire Paddy McNamara Des Lambert Gerard Carroll Gene Cullivan Val McGovern all play their part in the hilarious show produced by Father Torlac O Reilly. Joe Galligan Paddy Murray Terence McEntee Michael Gallimore Charlie Moore Martin O Neill all lend a youthful hand in entertaining a small but most appreciative audience. Arm swinging high stepping Boy Scout’s band were a treat featuring Gerry O Keeffe Paul Ronan Patrick Conaty John Conaty Sean McDonald Marin Sexton John Cullen Gerry Pryce and JJ Reilly. Eileen Morgan was on the piano Eamonn Brady drums Eamonn Donohoe on the saxophone and Leo Ronan on the violin. The scenery was by James Plunkett Saint Phelim’s Place make up Mrs Hicks and May Reilly College Street . Star of the Irish concert was the vivacious Ann Maguire. Mel Doherty was Percy French while the young Val McGovern was accompanied by the equally young Jerome Casey. The monologue by Dessie Maguire brought tears to many an eye while the recitations by Brian Coleman reminded us of the winter nights in Ireland long ago .Seamus De Faoite was in charge of the Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan group who were brilliant in presentation and execution. Tom Hickey was a most able and humorous MC. Sean O Siochan the gust artiste from Dublin was unable to travel due to the impassable roads. Producer of the Irish concert was Seamus De Faoite.
Death of John Smith Araghan in Dublin . He left Cavan forty years ago and raised his family in Dublin never forgetting his Cavan roots. He was known as ‘John the Carpenter’ He is survived by his wife one son and four daughters. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S John Moran and H Carthy E/W PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt.
January 13th 1962 Conor Cruise O Brien weds Marie McEntee in a simple ceremony in Carmelite Church New York. Rev Donal O Callaghan presided. Groomsman Jim Kiernan Irish Consul General in New York and a friend of the groom. Mary Paul cousin of the bride was bridesmaid.
Seamus De Faoite Chairman is pictured welcoming Bishop Austin Quinn to the Cavan At Home Week in the Town Hall.
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Drumalee GFC hold their first annual dinner dance in the Farnham Hotel. Among the distinguished attendance were TP O Reilly Chairman Cavan County Board PC Donohoe Treasurer and HL Smith Secretary . Paul Caffrey Chairman welcomed the guests and among the other speakers were PJ McGovern P Molloy and HL Smith.
Death of John Sheanon at the residence of his daughter Mrs M Tully Killbandrick Redhills. A native of College Street John was senior ambulance driver with Cavan County Council. He was extremely popular with the staff and patients of all the local hospitals and treated everybody like a perfect gentleman. Prominent member of Cavan Old IRA the coffin was draped in the tricolour and his old colleagues formed a guard of honour. The Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass celebrated by Father AB McGrath.
Death of Elizabeth Greenan Drumalee relict of the late Michael well known huntsman in the area. She was a woman of great Christian virtue and was charitable and extended hospitality to all who called to their home. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Inspector R Grant is made Superintendent in Bellmullett county Mayo. He served in Cavan since 7th April 1959 having been attached to Waterford. He is a courteous and efficient officer and was very popular in Cavan. He is replaced by Inspector M Bohan on promotion from Carlow.
Father John Brady CSSP Corawelis leaves Dublin en route to Nigeria where he has served for the last twelve years.
Death of Kathleen Cusack youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Owen Cusack Butlersbridge at an early age. There was a capacity attendance at the funeral Mass in Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge to Killygarry cemetery.
Cavan Technical School and the De La Salle School are forced to close for a further week’s holiday due to flooding as a result of burst pipes caused by the present severe weather conditions.
Poor attendance and poor demand at the small Cavan fair with yearlings fetching £33-£36 2 year olds £42-£50 3 years old £55-65 working horses £35-£40 ponies £25-£30 bonhams £10-£12 per pair.
January 20th 1962 Monaghan Urban Council after a long debate decide to contact RTE to complain about the quality of reception in some areas particularly in the North Monaghan area. Mr McCarron says that “Monaghan are always grumbling about something and his reception is perfect since RTE went on test last September. The Chairman is not much help as he says that he doesn’t watch television but he has had a lot of complaints from people in areas who do and the Council must act on these complaints!
M/S Murphy Quinn Auctioneers and Insurance brokers open for business in 98 Main Street opposite the Farnham Hotel. The Managing Director is Brian Murphy while the directors are JJ Quinn Brian Murphy and Annette Murphy. Mr Quinn is Managing Director of Quinn Brothers Main Street Longford who last year had sales of over £100,000. Brian who is a native of Ballyconnell has been in the Insurance business for over twenty five years and has written life assurance to the tune of £2 million over the last fifteen years. Murphy Quinn are agents for Midland and Western Building Society Longford. Josie Farrelly who has been with the Longford based company for seven years will now join Murphy Quinn as Secretary based in Cavan.
Death of Bernard Bennie Rehill Newtown House Leixlip one of Dublin’s leading publicans. Native of Araghan Cavan. He was also a very prominent figure in greyhound racing. Resident in Dublin for over fifty years he was proprietor of O Mara’s on Aston Quay and O Mara’s Bachelor’s Walk. Founder member of Irish Coursing Club in 1945. He was Chairman of Dublin Grocer’s and Vintner’s Association from 1953-1956 and again in 1960. He was a well known member of the Appeals Board Bord Na Gcon and a director of the Greyhound and Sporting Press Clonmel. His wife died some years ago.
Death of the famous John McGirr 30 Blessington Street Dublin. Native of Omagh county Tyrone he was one of the early pioneers of bus travel in the midlands and ran the Cavan Longford route daily as well as Sunday excursions to Bundoran. He was a distinguished member of the old Forester’s Band. He is survived by his wife sons and daughters. Funeral from Saint Joseph’s Carmelite Church Berkley Road Dublin 7 to Dean’s Grange cemetery.
The matron of Saint Phelim’s Hospital returns thanks to the Boy Scouts and Father Torlac O Reilly for staging their hit musical show ‘Begorra It’s Gold’ in the hospital on December 28th one of the worst nights in this historically icy cold winter.
Crubany/Cavan Harps 1932-1957 will hold a reunion dinner in the Farnham Hotel with tickets available from Tom McNamara Tom Kelly or John O Rourke UDC.
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February 3rd 1962 Mr and Mrs Joe P Doherty Saint Brigid’s Terrace celebrate the golden jubilee of their marriage. They were married on 31st January 1912 in Saint Mel’s Cathedral Longford and they have two sons Sean and Mel and six daughters together with fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Both are natives of Edgeworthstown county Longford and are over 30 years in Cavan. Joe was a master baker in McDonnell’s for almost thirty years and is now three years retired. He is a well known bird fancier and keeps canaries finches and all sorts of rare birds as well as being a skilled hard working gardener. In his youth he was a well known entertainer and formed a group with his brother which was extremely popular all over the midlands. He is presently the very popular Caretaker in Cavan CYMS. One of his sons Mel is well known in Cavan theatrical circles.
Cavan County Board 1962 Chairman TP O Reilly Vice Chairman Peadair Doyle Secretary H L Smith Treasurer PC Donohoe Registrar Jack McConnell. Delegate to Central Council Simon Deignan Ulster Council Andy O Brien and Sean Moriarity NT Ballinagh. Cavan decide by 81-17 to back the Dublin motion seeking an end to the ban on foreign games at the forthcoming Congress at Easter.
Paddy Sheridan’s Will Power by Man of Pleasure out of Paddy’s Race On qualifies for the Irish Greyhound Coursing finals in Clonmel. John Myles is the trainer for the £500 race.
Pictured at the dinner and social in the Ulster Arms for Lt P McMahon who has just completed a six month tour of the turbulent Congo with the United Nations are Lt Paddy Duffy Lt McMahon Cmdt Jim Scanlon Captain Jimmy McEntee Quartermaster Sergeant Matt Lynch Lt John Murphy Lt Michael Quigley Lt C Sheridan Lt J McGinley and Lt Anselem Lovett. While the Army Number 1 Band are in town drumming up a recruitment drive in Cavan Military Barrack from 8-10 each night.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Cyril and Mrs Arnold E/W Mrs H Carthy and P W Flynn.
John Donohoe Scoutmaster and Robbie Ryan Abbey Street are reforming the Boy Scouts Accordion Band with practices in side room of the Town Hall.
February 10th 1962 Paddy Gaffney Town Surveyor unveils the amended cheaper plans estimated at £18,000 for the development of the Town Hall. It will mean a further 2/6 in the £ increase on the rates. The new development envisages kitchen and refreshment rooms extension of the stage and other improvements. The reception again is very poor with Johnny O Rourke summing up the mood by saying “ the letting of the hall is very bad and it is too small dirty unattractive dull and the roof is about to cave in “ Needless to say the improvements were put on the long finger.
Ulster Railway Cup team to play Connaught at Breffni Park on February 25th 1962 E McKay Gabriel Kelly Leo Murphy Pat Rice Benny Mone Jim McDonnell J Smith (Down) Joe Lennon Jarlath Carey Sean O Neill James McCartan Paddy Doherty Sean O Connell Jimmy Whan and Brian Morgan.
Boy Scouts AGM Chairman John Hynes Vice Chairman James Plunkett Treasurer Phil Smith Secretary Des Lambert Committee Father Torlac O Reilly Joe Cullivan Mel Doherty John O Connor PJ Carroll Gerard Carroll Paddy McNamara Frank O Keeffe John Walsh and Gerry Maguire.
Aidan Conaty a native of Ballinagh purchases ‘The Classic’ from T Smith Eddie O Gorman was auctioneer TJ Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage. Aidan is intending to set up a high class tailoring business on the site which was burnt to the ground at Christmas 1959.
Bridge Club Maureen McDonald and Father Sean O Reilly E/W GV Maloney junior and George Fairbrother.
Maeve McDonald will give the next recital at Cavan Gramophone Club at 23 Farnham Street.
February 17th 1962 Paddy and Mrs O Reilly Athbara celebrate the Golden Jubilee of their marriage surrounded by their family and friends. They were married on the 15th February 1912 at Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge by Rev C Magee Adm assisted by family friend Father Martin Comey DD a curate in Cavan Presbytery. Paddy was Secretary of Cavan County Council for forty years and was one of the main officers of Cavan County Board holding the post of Treasurer for fifty years. He was one of the four men who reorganised the GAA in Cavan and Ulster in 1903 the others being Andy McEntee Joe Smith and John F O Hanlon Anglo Celt. Mrs Reilly is daughter of Mr and Mrs Terence Smith Butlersbridge well known Grocer’s and Vintner’s . They have two sons three daughters and seventeen grandchildren.
Cavan Angler’s Club 1962 Chairman George V Maloney Junior Vice Chairman Vincent Bartley Secretary Sean Young Assistant Secretary Norman Cinnamond. Treasurer Johnny Donohoe.
Matt Rudden from Laragh wins the Leinster Senior Cross Country title at Mount Pleasant Dundalk held over an undulating course of eight miles. Supreme test of stamina the course was a four lap circuit taking in four jumps a ditch a stream and 300 yards of ploughed fields. Noel Hendrick of Wexford was second in 46 minutes and 46 seconds while the Irish ten mile champion Harry O Gorman was 3rd 10 seconds later. Matt finished 25 yards ahead of his nearest rival and his next big race will be the Irish Cross Country Championships in Cork when he hopes to improve on his second place last year. Meanwhile Francie McDermott flew in from Coventry for the Ulster Championships in Armagh where he finished a gallant second for a title his club mate Matt Rudden held in 1960. The winner was the experienced George Williamson Derry with T P Callaghan the promising young Bailieborough athlete and Ulster Junior and Novice champion back in 3rd place. Seventeen year old Terry Cullivan put up a great performance in Armagh and if he keeps it up he will emulate the feats of the great Matt Rudden.
There are 214 blind people in county Cavan and a branch of the National Council for the Blind has been set up in Cavan. The aim is to raise enough funds to finance a permanent teacher who will visit each of the blind people in their homes. A door to door collection will be taken up in Cavan Ballinagh Crossdoney and Ballyhaise.
Death of Mary Power sister of Jimmy Veale in Carrick on Suir after a long illness at the age of 34. She is survived by her husband and three small children parents brothers and sisters.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/ W Dr Bertie T Cullen and Patrick V Coghlan.
Cavan Technical School hail the purchase of the outstanding Linguaphone French speaking records as a huge step forward in the attractive teaching and speaking of French. When funding permits Mrs Cecilia Walsh hopes to add the German records to the school’s collection.
Cavan Fair. Very good demand with prices well up on last month yearlings £25-£30 two year olds £45-£50 springers £50-£60 working horses £40-£50 colts and fillies £40-£52-10 each donkeys £8-£12 bonhams £18-£30 a pair carrying sows £30-£35.
February 24th 1962 Cost of production drives the price of the Anglo Celt up by 1d to seven pence from next week.
~The IRA end their campaign against the British occupational forces which has been going on since December 1956. Twenty nine men are released from Mountjoy jail.
Death of Mrs Sheridan Broad Road Arva two doors away from her place of birth at the age of 104. She was born on the 8th June 1859 into a family of 16 where her parents were survivors of the Famine, The entire family were converted to Catholicism in 1860 and there is still a plaque in the Sacred Heart Church Arva commemorating this event. She married Jimmy Sheridan the local Blacksmith and they had a family of 10 children but there are only 2 of them still alive including Kathleen in Detroit USA. Most of her family emigrated to England and America. She had wonderful hands sewing knitting and darning up to the age of 100. She was an expert making ‘Uncle Tom Cabin Quilts’. She leaves 21 grandchildren 50 great grandchildren. She died at the residence of her daughter Mrs J Mulligan just two doors down from where she was born in 1858. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Sacred Heart Church Arva with burial in Coronea cemetery.
Lt Colonel John Glenn 1st American in Space after 5 hour space ride orbiting the earth three times. The blast off from Cape Canaveral in Florida with the safe splash down in the Pacific exactly on target. He tells President Kennedy phoning from the Oval Office in the White House that he “ enjoyed a tremendous trip wonderful experience almost unbelievable and my condition during and after the trip is excellent”! The achievement is heralded by Pope John XX III as “ a new victory for man in the cause of science in the search for peace”
Saint Patrick’s Cavan as expected score a facile win over Saint McCartan’s College Monaghan in the Semi Final of the McRory Cup winning as they liked in Monaghan 2-7 to 0-1. If they had taken only half their chances they would have run up a cricket score and now qualify to meet Abbey CBS Newry in the Final in Ballybay in March. Liam Maguire was an excellent referee. In preparation for the game they will play a Cavan Junior selection next Sunday at PJ Duke Park Stradone. Team Paddy Lyons John Junior Dowd Jimmy Stafford J McKiernan Ray Dunne Pat Gaffney Ray Carolan Captain Charles Flynn Tom Sheridan Joe Leydon Brian Kennedy J Dolan Mickey Fagan and V Brady .
Dancers from Sligo Mullingar Letterkenny Castlefinn Clones Strabane Drumlish Convoy Dungannon Oldcastle and many other areas will join their colleagues at Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan in a dancing extravaganza on Saint Patrick’s Day 1962. They will give exhibitions at vantage points in the town before the Junior competitions in the Protestant Hall and the Senior competitions in the Town Hall. On Saint Patrick’s Night all will come together for a Social and Reunion in the Town Hall followed by a Ceilidhe and the presentation of awards.
President John Fitzgerald Kennedy thanks Cavan tenor Sean McManus for the gift of his record sent to him entitled the ‘Ballad of Jack Kennedy’ which Sean sent to the President at Christmas. On the flip side of the record is the very tranquil and soothing ‘An Evening in Mount Mellary’
Cavan Bridge N/S Gerry Hunt and Doctor PD Maloney E/W Jim Rafter and Mrs Gwen Arnold. Team for team of four competition in Athlone PD Maloney Captain Gerry Hunt Cyril and Gwen Arnold.
March 3rd 1962 Huge farmer’s demonstration in Cavan town where 2,500 farmers march in protest at the increasing rates being adopted by Cavan County Council who are meeting in the Courthouse to strike the rate for the coming year. Opinion is evenly split on the farmer’s position with quite a few comments to the effect that they are well enough off and never want to pay anything. The Council strike the rate of £46-2-0 in the £ an increase of 4/2 with the very well respected Chairman Patrick Smith echoing the general feeling that the small business people are paying the bulk of the rates while the farmers are getting clean off the hook. One of the banners proclaimed that ‘Farmers were living off their sense of humour’. With complaints from shopkeepers politicians and general public the march of 2.500farmers seems to have done nothing but antagonise the general public.
Anna Harten who recently was successful in Local Government exams is appointed to the staff of Saint Mary’s College. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Harten Carnagh Kilcogy and a past pupil of Cloncivid National School and Loreto College.
Twenty three goals and twenty points are scored in the Railway Cup Semi Finals at Breffni Park before a crowd of 9.064. Leinster beat Ulster 11-4 to 6-3 in the hurling game. In the football semi final Ulster beat Connaught 5-6 to 1-7 with the gallant efforts of the great James McCartan with Jim McDonnell at sea and continually taunted by the quicksilver Packy McGerty in the centre half berth and only coming into his own when switched to his familiar wing half back position late in the game. Gabriel Kelly Leo Murphy and Pat Rice were outstanding in the full back line while Jim McCartan Sean O Neill and Jimmy Whan were the best of the forwards while Eamon McKay was sound in goals thwarting the Connaught onslaught. Ulster started very well at midfield but Joe Lennon and Jarlath Carey faded and were replaced in the second half. Team Eamonn McKay Gabriel Kelly Leo Murphy Pat Rice Benny Mone Jim McDonnell Patsy O Hagan Joe Lennon Jarlath Carey Sean O Neill James McCartan Paddy Doherty Sean O Connell Jimmy Whan and Brian Morgan. Subs Tony Hadden for Joe Lennon Sean Ferriter for Jarlath Carey. The hurling game which was the first major fixture in Cavan for 15 years was a damp squib with Leinster racing into a 8-2 to nil lead in the opening stages and never subsequently troubled by the weak Ulster response.
Willie Webb ‘Rising Star AC’ Cork wins the All Ireland Junior Cross Country Championship in Tanagh Cootehill in a time of 33:10 for the six mile course around Tanagh House. Francis McDermott Laragh who again flew in from Coventry for the gruelling test was second in a sparkling 33:20 just ten seconds behind the winner while promising TP O Callaghan Bailieboro who only took up the sport last autumn was 8th in 33:57. Teams 1st Cork 2nd Clare 3rd Tipperary and 4th Limerick.
At the monthly meeting of Cavan Angler’s Club held in Donohoe’s Restaurant Bridge Street sympathy is extended to Father Malachy Byrne CC Laragh former Chairman of the Club on the recent death of his brother.
Annual social and supper of Cavan CYMS in the Town Hall on Shrove Tuesday with catering by the Girl’s Club and music by Stan Mullery Eileen Morgan Henry Martin and Jackie Fitzpatrick on the violin. Among the distinguished attendance were Fathers ABC McGrath and Patrick J McManus. Father PJ Gargan Spiritual Director thanked all who assisted and supported the function.
Fagan’s staff make a presentation to Kitty Kinsella who is emigrating at a most enjoyable social in the Protestant Hall where Betty Poyntz on behalf of the staff and many friends made the presentation to the very popular Kitty who will be greatly missed by customers and colleague.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Father Frank McKiernan and Tommy McCormick E/W Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan.
‘The Commercial Bar’ take on ‘The Old Mill’ in the first round of the Cavan and District League.
Cavan Gaels hold their first annual dinner in the Farnham Hotel with tickets still available from Maurice Brady Sean Galligan and Toggy Connolly with dinner being served at 8 pm.
Willie P O Hanlon and Bridie Smyth are the new captains at County Cavan Golf Club. Men’s section President Bertie Cullen Captain Willie P O Hanlon Treasurer Brian Coleman Secretary John Brady Assistant Secretary Dermot Morgan. Committee Tommy Aylmer Louis Blessing Liam Bogue Jack Brady Phil Cullivan Seamus Fox Edward O Hanlon Dr FPE Smith Niall Walsh and Tom Hickey. Ladie’s section President Dorrie Smith Captain Bridie Smyth Secretary Maisie Magee Assistant Secretary Carmel McDonald committee Cissie Blessing Kathleen Brady Philomena Coleman Margaret English Kathleen Kenny Kathleen Morgan Airmid O Hanlon Una Smith and Kathleen Sullivan.
Anglo Celt shoots up to 5d on account of increasing production costs. Many of the reader desert the paper swearing that they will never buy the ‘rag’ again.
March 10th 1962 Nora Lever the well known Dublin actress will adjudicate at this year’s 28th Drama Festival in the Town Hall.
Bishop Austin Quinn in his Lenten Pastoral warns about the moral decay brought about by the increasing influence of television. All week days in Lent are fast days except Saint Patrick’s Day. All Fridays Ash Wednesday are days of fast and abstinence. Lenten fast ceases at midnight on Holy Saturday.
British Commission on Tobacco Smoking urges British Government to take immediate steps to curtail cigarette smoking.
The McRory Cup first presented by Cardinal McRory in 1924 will be replaced by a new trophy this year when either Saint Patrick’s College Cavan or Abbey CBS Newry will be the first holders. The old trophy now finds a permanent home in Saint Patrick’s Armagh who have won the trophy more times than any of the other colleges in Ulster. Saint Pat’s Cavan with colossus Ray Carolan expected to dominate are tipped to avenge their early season defeat at the hands of Abbey CBS and retain the McRory Cup.
Seamus McCormack one of the glittering stars at the boxing tournament in the packed Ritz Ballroom in Killeshandra with three hundred patrons failing to gain admission as boxing fever hits Killeshandra. There were thirteen contests with boxers from four counties. In the bout of the night Seamus McCormack Cavan stopped Paddy Keenan Killeshandra in the second round. Two exceptionally talented boys and it was in doubt right up to McCormack flooring his all action opponent with the referee wisely deciding to stop the bout to save the Killeshandra man from further punishment.
With the wash out at Christmas due to the snow and ice Cavan Boy Scouts are back with the musical extravaganza ‘Begorra It’s Gold’ in the Town Hall for three nights featuring the Des Jenkins Band 100 artistes including 14 of Cavan’s most talented adult artistes.
CYMS Whist Drive in Town Hall with £50 for top score and gent’s and ladies’ prizes of 1st £10 2nd £6 3rd £4 4th £3 and 5th £2. Score cards 10/-.
Death of James Dowd 5 Military Row and formerly of Cullies at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. Survived by his 4 sons and 4 daughters. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan ICA present the Dublin Orchestral Concert Orchestra conductor
Dr Brian Boydell playing Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony and the Magic Flute by Mozart in the Town Hall. The Cavan ICA Choir will perform seasonal airs at the interval.
March 17th 1962 John McGinley Cavan Town Clerk is appointed Borough Accountant with Sligo Corporation. He came to Cavan in June 1961 and was a most popular and efficient officer. He is a former District Court Clerk in Naas . Native of Drogheda, John started his career as a clerk with Bord Iascaigh Mara.
Rev Brother O Doherty is pictured presenting the gleaming new McRory Cup to the captain of Saint Patrick’s College who defeated Abbey CBS in a thrilling final in Ballybay. Father PV Mallon President of the Ulster College’s Council is pictured on the right. Saint Pat’s beat Abbey CBS to retain the trophy in a gruelling hard fought game played in wet underfoot conditions in Pearse Park Ballybay with former Cavan All Ireland footballer Liam Maguire in charge of the whistle letting play continue and not blowing the whistle only when necessary. Ray Carolan gave one of the great final displays despite little assistance from an out of sorts Charles Flynn and when the forwards wasted chance after chance he surge forward to take the scores himself. Pat Gaffney from Latt gave a sterling display curbing the threat of Val Kane and again breaking up attack after attack to launch over a great solo point from over fifty yards out after he had blocked down a shot on goal by Kane. Played before an appreciative attendance of just over 2.000 this game was far from a classic with two fit eager teams physically mixing it and throwing all niceties to the wind. Saint Pat’s led at the interval 1-8 to 1-4 . Abbey CBS came out with all guns blazing and dominated the third quarter closing the gap. Saint Pat’s held on and were three points ahead with four minutes left when Mickey Fagan shot over a priceless 21 yard free after Paddy Dolan had got through only to strike the butt of the upright. Sweet revenge then for Saint Pat’s who despite an ineffective forward line avenge their Rannafast Cup defeat of two years ago and their earlier defeat at the hand’s of Abbey CBS earlier in this year’s McRory Cup. Team Paddy Lyons John ‘Junior’ O Dowd Jimmy Stafford Peter Pritchard John McKenna Raymond Dunne Patrick Gaffney Charles Flynn Ray Carolan Tom Sheridan Joe Leydon Brian Kennedy Noel Brady Paddy Dolan and Michael Fegan. Sub Kevin Dolan for Ray Dunne injured. Saint Pat’s now play the holders Saint Jarlath’s Tuam in the Hogan Cup in Athlone on Sunday week.
Sean Og Flood the former Louth and Leinster goalkeeper now playing for Ballinagh will line out for Cavan against Donegal in the Dr McKenna Cup next Sunday.
Bishop Austin Quinn is pictured enjoying the Cavan Boy Scout’s pantomime ‘Begorra Its Gold’ in the Town Hall. The show is written and produced by Father Torlac O Reilly.
Fishing fever in Cavan as Hughie Maguire is pictured with a specimen brown trout weighing 5 lbs 1 ½ oz caught at Killykeen on Lough Oughter while Tommy Donohoe is pictured with his 5 lbs 1 ozs caught on Lough Sheelin. Cpl John O Reilly with his specimen brown trout weighing 5lbs 1 ozs also caught on Killykeen. Sean Young brings up the rear with his 1 lb 12 ½ oz rainbow trout caught on the first day of fishing on Annagh Lake.
Death of John Maguire 2 Jubilee Terrace at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. The funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was large and representative with burial in Saint Patrick’ cemetery Drumcor.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan E/W Carmel McDonald and George Fairbrother.
In a titanic struggle the ‘Old Mill’ defeat the ‘Commercial Bar 4-3 in the Cavan Darts League. Next week the ‘Old Mill’ visit the ‘Hub Bar’ who are showing excellent form this season.
Angela Clarke will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society meeting at 23 Farnham Street.
Cavan Fair brisk trade for store cattle. Horses fillies colts scarce and dear. Colts and fillies were fetching £50-£55 donkeys £8-£12.
March 24th 1962 Tom McCusker is pictured in action against his opponent Hughie L Smith in the final of the Billiard competition at Cavan CYMS in the Hut. McCusker former All Ireland finalist edged out the gallant HL in an exciting final which thrilled the large crowd in the Hut.
JJ Clarke formerly overseer in Cavan and now Postmaster Mullingar is elected Chairman of the Postmaster’s Association at their annual conference. Former Postmaster in Carrick on Shannon and Wexford Jack was Secretary Cavan County Board for nine years Secretary and Captain Cavan Slashers with whom he won seven senior championship medals. A native of Tempo during his long stint in Cavan he was a regular on the Cavan senior team and played in the All Ireland Final of 1928.
Four hundred dancers take part in the dancing exhibitions and competitions sponsored by Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan on Saint Patrick’s Day. The junior competitions were held in the Protestant Hall while the senior competitions were in the Town Hall. Adjudicators were Tony Farrell Ballyjamesduff Brian Coleman Cavan and Peter Hughes Dungannon. The Power School of Dancing Cavan won the ‘Glencar Reel’ the ‘Siege of Ennis’ ‘Walls of Limerick’ while Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan won the ‘Siege of Ennis’ and ‘Sweets of May’. Competitors from Clones Cavan Oldcastle Navan and Donegal all took part.
Terence S Smith writing in this week’s Celt traces the origin of the town of Cavan to a Charter granted in 1610 by James the 1st establishing the Corporation of the Borough of Cavan predecessor to the other civic bodies like Cavan Town Council Cavan Urban Council and Cavan Town Commissioners. The O Reilly’s had castles all over the region of Breffni but their main castle and fortress was in Cavan. Pictured are the Mace and the seal of Cavan Urban District Council. Terence S points out that the original charter of King James 2 presented in 1697-1688 was in the possession of Dan Reilly publican Church Street circa 1917 who sold his premises to James Gough in 1933. Dan was a former Chairman of Cavan County Council and a long time member of Cavan Urban Council. In December 1930 the Public Records Office in Dublin purchased the Charter. Transcripts of Charters of James 1 and James 2 to Cavan are archived in the Royal Irish Academy. Papers within the Charter include ‘Calendar of the State Papers’ including Ireland during the reign of James 1 period 1608-1610 papers of the Commissioners on Municipal Corporations in Ireland 1833. Municipal Government in Ireland John J Webb MA LLB. Civic History of the town of Cavan Terence S Smith. History of Enniskillen W Copeland Trimble and Belfast and Northern Ireland Directory.
Leinster beat Ulster 1-12 to 1-10 to win the Railway Cup with Des Foley Dublin at the ager of only 21 becoming the first man to win Railway Cup medals in football and hurling on the one day having earlier assisted Leinster to snatch victory from Munster 1-12 to 1-10 courtesy of a last minute goal denying the ageing Christy Ring his 18th Railway Cup medal. In the football final Kevin Heffernan Dublin was winning his 7th Railway Cup medal while Leinster completed the double for only the 8th time in history. Munster winning four and Leinster now four titles on the double. Leinster were much better than the score suggests in their 1-11 to 0-11 win over Ulster where the teams were level at halftime 0-5 each. Scorers for Ulster who played second fiddle to Leinster at centre field and where Jim McDonnell was once again never comfortable at centre half back Paddy Doherty 0-5 Brian Morgan 0-2 Jimmy Whan Gene Larkin Jarlath Carey Mickey Donagh Tyrone 0-1 each.
Cavan play Westmeath in the well appointed Cusack Park Mullingar as Saint Patrick’s College bid for a place in the Hogan Cup Final at nearby Athlone. Despite pleas by the Cavan County Board to play both games in Mullingar the fixtures go on in separate venues only a few miles from one another. Jim McDonnell is forced to cry off the Cavan team as he is coaching Saint Pat’s this year. Saint Pat’s will be depending on footballer of the year Ray Carolan to again lead them with more assistance from Charles Flynn who failed to impress at centre field in the McRory Cup Final.
Vera Brady’s fashion show in the Town Hal draws a capacity attendance with models from the Miriam Woodbyrne Agency and the proceeds going to the newly established Cavan Branch NCBI.
Bishop Austin Quinn presides at Solemn High Mass in the Cathedra on Saint Patrick’s Day to mark the end of the Patrician Year. Fathers Felim McGovern deacon Frank McKiernan sub deacon and PJ Gargan master of ceremonies. The Cathedral Choir was augmented by the Choir from Saint Patrick’s College. Father ABC McGrath CC was organist.
Rev D Dargan SJ will give the sermon at the Pioneer Rally organised for Cavan on the 17th May next.
William M Allen a native of Edgeworthstown dies at the residence of his son Jack Allen Cootehill Road Cavan. Highly respected resident he was extremely popular over a wide area. Survived by his wife and family. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Corboy cemetery.
Cash Stores on the corner of Bridge Street and College Street property of Tommy McGovern brother of Pat(Tom Boylan’s) fails to sell at auction when the bidding stopped at £2,000. Con P Smith left the deal open to negotiation with Sean Kelly Solicitor the highest bidder. Tom J Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage.
New branch of the National Council for the Blind formed in Cavan. Chairman Dr FPE Smith Ophthalmic Surgeon. The meeting in the Courthouse was informed that Bishops Austin Quinn and EFH Moore had consented to become the Patrons of the new branch. Cavan County Council agree to donate the considerable sum of £150 per annum while Vera Brady has donated the proceeds of her recent sell out fashion show to the organisation.
March 31st 1962 Mr and Mrs McHenry Dundalk are the winners of the prestigious Cullen Cup at Cavan Bridge Club where forty four pairs took part in the Open competition in the Farnham Hotel. Second were Mr and Mrs EJ Boland Bray after a tie with Sean O Farrell and W McCann also from the Bray club. The consolation competition was won by Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/W Father Sean O Reilly and John Marron after a tie with Gerry Hunt and Dr P D Maloney and F O Coen and Dr JP Hunt Sutton Dublin.
“Record players and transistor radios from Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88. Hire purchase terms available”.
Cavan Urban Rate is up by 2/8 to 52/5 in the pound. Lot of last minute adjustments as Council try to avoid the ire of the ratepayers. Estimate for Council wages reduced by £60, work on the Gallows Hill cost reduced by £100, costs for repairing Council scavenging truck reduced as the County Manager states that Cavan has the lowest rate of any urban council in Ireland.
Saint Jarlath’s Tuam once again overcome Saint Patrick’s College Cavan in the semi final of the Hogan Cup 2-8 to 1-3 in Athlone. Cavan through the outstanding display of Ray Carolan owned the ball but possession was wasted time and time again by forwards who had no idea how to avoid the fast tackling Jarlath’s defence while in break away moves Jarlath’s managed to score at ease. After Saint Pat’s dominated the first fifteen minutes Jarlath’s in break away attacks scored two goals and despite being totally outplayed at midfield managed to lead by 2-5 to 1-1 at half time. Joe Leydon was later moved back to shore up the Saint Patrick’s defence and the introduction of Philip Fitzsimmons at wing half was a great fillip to the Cavan defence who missed the solid hard tackling Ray Dunne ruled out by injury. Too many of the team were simply not good enough for this standard of competition and Jarlath’s managed to pinpoint the weaknesses in the Cavan side. Ray Carolan who was well assisted by Charles Flynn dominated the game and in the end surged forward to score himself. Paddy Lyons Peter Pritchard and Jimmy Stafford emerged with reputations intact while Pat Gaffney was by some distance the star in the half back line. Brian Kennedy and Michael Fagan were the only forwards to impress. Saint Pat’s Paddy Lyons Drumalee John Junior Dowd Killeshandra Jimmy Stafford Killinkere K Dolan John McKenna Mullagh Peter Pritchard Bailieboro Pat Gaffney Cavan Gaels Ray Carolan Cross C Flynn Leitrim Tom Sheridan Ballinagh Joe Leydon Drumkeeran Brian Kennedy Kingscourt Noel Brady Drung Jimmy Dolan Aughnasheelin Mickey Fegan Westmeath. Trainer Jim McDonnell assistant trainer Father Patrick J Mallon.
Death of the very popular Patrick W Flynn Saint Mary’s Farnham Road at the age of 57. He became ill while playing golf and died later at home. He was attended to by Doctor Jack Sullivan and the Last Rites were administered by Father PJ Gargan. He was Superintendent Cavan House Assistance Cavan County Council. He was over twenty years in Cavan and was originally attached to Sligo County Council and Dublin Corporation. He was always bright cheerful and extremely helpful despite the onset of ill health. He was a most helpful and courteous official. Member of Lourdes Invalid fund Saint Vincent De Paul Cavan Parochial committee Cavan Bridge Club and Cavan Golf Club. Survived by his wife Elizabeth two daughters Jean and Mary sisters Ethel Dolly Florry and Kitty all from Merton Gilbert Road Dublin relatives and friends. Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral which was large and representative from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim and again at Mount Jerome cemetery Dublin. Tributes were paid at Cavan Urban Council monthly meeting to the late Mr Flynn with TJ Fitzpatrick Chairman John Murray and Paddy Conaty all speaking about the outstanding qualities of the dead man and extending deep sympathy to the relatives.
Death of Rose Leddy 7 Owen Roe after a long illness in a Dublin hospital . She was wife of Matthew Leddy. The family are old respected residents of the town and Mrs Leddy was known for her Christian virtue and hospitality. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Maureen McDonald E/W Dr PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt.
Death of Arthur ‘Atty’ Smith Tonneymore at the residence of his sister Mrs A Smith Crossdoney. Survived by his brother and sister. Funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Johnny Sutherland late of Connolly Street in New York. He was son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Sutherland whose daughter was Mrs Jack Reilly Barber Connolly Street. He emigrated in 1913 and served in the USA army for the duration of World War 1. Burial took place in the Memorial cemetery Long Island New York.
April 7th 1962 Newport Players Newry win the Open section and the Dr Patrick Lyon’s Cup at the 18th Cavan Drama Festival with ‘Our Town’. Father PJ Gargan standing in for the patron Bishop Austin Quinn presented the prizes to the winning producer Seamus Mallon Newry. Cavan is now the second oldest active Drama Festival in Ireland. Milltown players win the Hugh Lee Cup for plays confined to Cavan and the Diocese of Kilmore. Dublin Dramatic Players win the one act section and Anglo Celt Cup for their production of ‘Spring’. The rural section and AOH Cup was once again won by Ashbourne Dramatic Players Dublin. Best producer Paddy Dillon Breffni Players Carrick on Shannon in producing ‘Maurice Harte’. Best actor for the 4th year on the trot is former Cavan Players star Paddy Dunney Sligo Drama Circle with ‘My Three Angels’. Best actress was Nora Wilson Newport Players Newry with ‘Our Town’
Tom Finlay Senior Counsel is appointed Lecturer in Law at UCD specialising in law of contract and business. He started his career as a Junior Counsel on the Cavan Monaghan circuit before taking silk. He is eldest son of Mrs Eva Finlay and the late TA Finlay SC TD Nutley Park Donnybrook . He is grandson of Mrs Finlay Kinnypottle and a nephew of Eileen Maloney Cavan.
Pictured on the front page of this week’s Celt are Mr and Mrs John Smith Pearse Street and both natives of Bawnboy celebrating the Golden Jubilee of their marriage in Kildoagh Church on the 26th March 1912. Father Henry McCabe CC Templeport officiated. John was formerly Land Steward at the Poor Clare Convent and they have three sons and five daughters and 25 grandchildren.
Big increase of 13 ½ % proposed by Paddy Fleming for VEC teachers comes in for close scrutiny at the monthly VEC meeting. Married men will now receive a scale of salary from £630 to £1,181 while unmarried men and women are in the £541-£933 bracket. Their last increase was in June 1961. J McGovern proposed that the increase be paid and Senator Paddy O Reilly seconded.
Michael J Leahy retires as Cavan’s Postmaster with presentation performed by Overseer Tommy Hughes on behalf of the staff and colleagues at Cavan Post Office. Pictured are AF McLoughlin P White Belturbet Eddie Moore Postman Cavan E O Hare Postmaster Kells JJ Clarke Postmaster Mullingar R Gillen Dublin JJ Norry Postmaster Cootehill Tommy Hughes PK Kilduff Technical staff Mrs MJ Leahy Mr MJ Leahy Leo McGrath Cavan Paddy Donohoe Bill Galvin MJ McCabe Paddy Duffy all Cavan JJ Sloane Postmaster Drogheda C Dempsey. Mr Leahy joined the Postal Service in 1911 stationed first in Dundalk later he served in Belturbet until 1943 Nenagh one year in 1948 then Postmaster Bantry Co Cork in 1949 until he was appointed Postmaster in Cavan in 1955. He is a native of Skibereen county Cork.
“Frank McConnell car hire self drive 1962 models minibus with driver (Mickey Rooney). Keen rates ring Frank or Dympna McConnell Main Street Cavan 211.”
Death of Robert V Walker Claremont Road Sandymount Dublin at the age of 82. He represented the National Health Insurance in Cavan for many years and was a founder member of the Breifne Antiquarian Society. Published a list of place names in the Anglo Celt under the name of ‘An Scolaire Bocht’. The work was later lodged with the Commission for Irish place names. He was a personal friend of Father Joe Meehan PP.
Kilmore wins the Aintree Grand National at 28/1 called after a Wexford town land. It is understood that the horse was heavily backed in the Kilmore area of Cavan who only in 1948 had another winner in the adjoining town land of Caughoo.
Frank Lee formerly 14 Breffni Terrace dies in New York at the age of 55. He emigrated 32 years ago after serving his time to the Hairdressing trade in McCusker’s where one of his colleagues was the late Cavan All Ireland footballer Terry Coyle. He served with the American Army in World War 2.
Song and dance session organised by the energetic Seamus De Faoite and under the auspices of Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan in the Railway Hotel will be filmed by RTE outside broadcast cameras for transmission later in the year. The MC will be Tom Hickey.
N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Dermot Morgan E/W Dr PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt.
Dr Philip O Connell the Diocesan historian will give the lecture ‘County Cavan 1744-The Itinerary of Isaac Butler’ following the annual general meeting of Cumainn Seanchas an Cabhan in the Courthouse Cavan.
April 14th 1962 Budget 1962 this year means a penny on the pint of stout and beer two pence on the glass of spirits no increase in the price of cigarettes abolition of entertainment tax reduction in tractor tax from £8 to £2-10-0 and a new £2.50 million agricultural grant scheme for farmers following their aggressive campaign in recent months. Increase in old age and social welfare by 2/6 per week. Payment of £.5 million to Irish Sugar Company to develop their new food processing business. £460,000 extra for the country’s teachers as they too campaign for increase in salaries. To pay for the ‘damage’ a record £66 million loan will be floated next autumn.
Seamus Gilheaney Cavan is elected President of Cavan Executive Fine Gael with PN Smith Chairman TP O Reilly Vice Chairman Andy O Brien NT Secretary Captain J McGorry and Senator Tom Fitzpatrick Treasurers.
Providers open Cavan’s first ever self service supermarket in Main Street where the Manager is 27 year old Monaghan native Tommy Garvey who has been a member of the staff for twelve years . Stephen Kelly General Manager Providers says that the attractive display lighting and self service speedy check out with Kitty Corrigan on the automated check out is ‘America at Home’. Gone are the dirty grimy soiled counters each item is selected by the customer and is clearly displayed and can be fully examined before purchase. “It’s a general store all dolled up well lit in new flashy garb”. Gerald Fitzmaurice is the Buyer for Providers and looking at the well stocked shelves you can see that his choice is wide and varied with all the old favourites as well as new products on display. General Manager Stephen Kelly was formerly with Egan’s of Tullamore who pioneered self service in Ireland. The directors are Patrick Gaffney BE Con P Smith Con A Smith and JJ Smith Dublin. Lighting and heating engineers were Smith’s Stores Dublin Road Cavan.
First bar restaurant is opened by the energetic Andy Galligan in the ‘Old Mill’ just opposite the entrance to the Fairgreen. Andy is a native of Ardlougher Ballinagh and is a former playing member of the Cavan senior football team. Andy believes passionately “that the customer is always right”! The dining room is upstairs while the well appointed kitchen is in the capable hands of Andy’s wife Maura who is a Domestic Economy graduate and instructor with Cavan VEC. They are opened from 10:30 to 11:30 each night and early opening at 7:30 on Fair Days. The painting and decorating including the portrait of the Old Windmill is all by Harry Dale with the colour scheme in blue and white. Johnny Burns was the interior painter and decorator of the new restaurant with plastic tiling on floor and on the walls. Tommy McCormack of Tullac Mongan did a marvellous job in installing the modern lighting and fitting out the up to date kitchen to best international standards. Andy is a former member and star of Cavan Boxing Club and founder of the Cavan and District Dart’s League, he has recently qualified as an Auctioneer under the title ‘McCabe and Galligan’. Expresso coffees grills teas chips under personal supervision of Mrs A Galligan DSI phone Cavan 261.
Thomas F Flynn eldest son of Anna and the late Thomas F 33 Cathedral Road Cavan passes the Munster and Leinster entrance exam and begins his banking career with the Munster and Leinster Bank in Letterkenny.
Lourdes Invalid Fund sweep on Galway Plate over thirty invalids sent to date and the organising committee under Father PJ McManus Nellie Gargan and Peggy Willock plan to send a further six patients this year. Donations to Nellie Gargan Ritz Bar Cavan all benefactors will be remembered at Mass in Lourdes.
Cavan Presbyterian Minister Rev TP Blackstock receives the unanimous call up to the 1st Antrim Belfast Presbyterian Church. Rev Blackstock who has been a very popular figure in Cavan since January 1954 will leave Cavan for Belfast at the end of May.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dr Bertie Cullen and Paddy Coghlan E/W Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan.
Cavan fair reports brisk trade despite the severe lack of fodder in the area. Yearlings fetching £32-£38 2 year olds £50-£55 3 years £60-£70 working horses £50-£60 colts and fillies £45-£50 ponies £35-£45 donkeys £5-£10 carrying sows £30-£35 bonhams £8-£12 per pair and cabbage plants four shillings for bundles of fifty.
April 21st 1962 Rev Father Dominick McGuiness is ordained a priest by the Bishop of Southwark London Most Rev Dr Cowdray. He immediately left for Ireland to visit his grandmother Mrs Sharkey Drumalee who is gravely ill in a Cavan hospital. He is a grand nephew of Tom McGuinness Town Clerk and a nephew of JJ McGuiness Town Clerk Cavan and Mrs John Sharkey Drumalee. He will leave for the foreign Missions in Africa after a short holiday in Cavan and London.
Death of the very popular well known Margaret Sharkey Drumalee. Member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most distinguished families she was predeceased by her husband John Pig Dealer. Survived by her son Tommy Drumalee three daughters brother grandchildren nephews nieces. She was visited in Hospital by her newly ordained nephew Father Dominick McGuiness last week. She was an extremely well known and her generosity and Christian devotion were hallmarks of her life. Father PJ McManus officiated at the well attended funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Sean Walsh Oliver Plunkett Street is in full training in Swellan Lake for the Donegal Bay swim on June 16th . He will be accompanied by Jack McCelland and several cross channel swimmers all hoping to swim the ten mile journey from Saint John’s Bay to Bundoran.
Marie and Kenneth O Reilly leave College Street to join up with their brother Mel in Sudbury Ontario Canada where he is domiciled for the last ten years. They were the recipients of gifts and good wishes from friends and well wishers in the town of their birth before emigrating to Canada.
Mr and Mrs E Roe win the Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club.
Death of the very distinguished Dr Alphonsus D McDwyer 77 Leinster Road Rathmines Dublin 6. He was educated at Saint Patrick’ College and UCD where he qualified as a doctor in 1933. He was House Surgeon in Cavan Surgical Hospital before setting up practice in Leinster Road Rathmines. He was brother of Eddie McDwyer NT Ballinagh Peter JF Cavan County Registrar Dr Michael A McDwyer Oldham England Mrs AE Wright Channel Islands and Miss M McDwyer Dublin.
April 28th 1962 Paddy Keyes Owen Roe is pictured with his 29 ½ lbs pike caught at Lough Inchin near Cavan town on Easter Monday.
Dr Patrick A ‘Tony’ Farrelly Connister Utoxeter Road Derby is appointed to the permanent and pensionable post of County Cavan Physician to take up duty from May 21s 1962. Native of Dublin he was temporary Regional Physician for Sligo and Donegal from 1958-1959.
Donie Fay wins the trophy for the tin whistle in Clones at the 2nd Ulster Fleadh Cheoil. Very few Cavan winners with several not defending their crowns.
Hard line GAA Congress are to clamp down strongly on all members breaking the rules on the ban on foreign games and dances as the Dublin motion calling for the abolition of the ban is defeated. All individual clubs within the organisation must adhere to the rules and are forbidden to attend promote dances which are not Ceilidhe dancing while any member caught playing attending or promoting foreign games such as soccer rugby hockey etc will be subject to a lengthy ban and may be banished from the organisation says Hugh Byrne MA NT Wicklow who was unanimously re elected President of the GAA. On a more realistic note Congress decide to grant £600 to the All Ireland finalists in senior football and hurling while the semi finalists will each receive £300.
Cavan defeat Antrim to qualify for the Ulster Football Junior Final where they will meet old rivals Down in the Final in Carrickmacross on May 6th 1962.
John Quinn a native of Derry is appointed Postmaster Cavan Post Office to replace Michael J Leahy who has retired. Mr Quinn was formerly Postmaster Curragh Camp in Kildare.
Cavan Gaels in association with Cavan CYMS are running and promoting the popular Cully’s Amusements in the Egg Market. Cully’s are providing bumping cars wheel of fortune indoor Pongo and chair o planes and will operate seven nights a week.
Sister Mercy Rooney Matron Saint Phelim’s Hospital pays tribute to Saint Aidan’s Troup Butlersbridge Virginia Pioneer Dramatic Troup and Milltown Dramatic Society for entertaing the patients in Saint Phelim’s during the Easter period.
Celebrant of the Mass of the Last Supper in the Cathedral on Holy Thursday was Father Joe Dolan Adm with deacon Father Dan Gallogly sub deacon Father Felim McGovern and mc Father Frank McKiernan. The cross bearer in the procession to the Altar of Repose was Father Augustine Leydon Saint Patrick’s College. The Cathedral was open until midnight. On Good Friday Bishop Austin Quinn presided and Rev Father Bob McCabe was the celebrant Father Sean O Reilly deacon and Father Sean O Reilly (Dean) Saint Patrick’s College sub deacon and Father Terry McManus mc . The Passion was sung by Fathers AB McGrath Torlac O Reilly and Felim McGovern with commentary by Father Joe Dolan Adm. The Easter Vigil Mass was celebrated by the Bishop Austin Quinn assisted by Father Paddy Mallon Saint Patrick’s College. The deacon was Father Torlac O Reilly sub deacon Father Augustine |Leydon and the commentator was Father PJ McManus. Father Joe Dolan Adm officiated at the blessing of the Paschal flame the litanies prophesies blessing of baptismal font and renewing of baptismal vows. Father Augustine Leydon was again the cross bearer. Father Pat Brady celebrated the 8 o clock Mass Father Thomas Bannon USA and native of Mullahoran celebrated the ten Mass while the last Mass on Easter Sunday at 11:30 was celebrated by Father PJ McManus.
Cumainn Seanchais Bhreifne 1962 Chairman Brian O Mordha Cootehill Vice Chairman Michael Neary Treasurer Brid Sheridan Secretary Father Augustine Leydon. Despite his new appointment as Principal Saint Felim’s Day School Ballinamore Father Frank McKiernan will remain as Editor of the Bhreifne Journal. Dr Philip O Connell historian of the Diocese gave a very well received lecture on Count Cavan 1744-The Itinerary of Isaac Butler who travelled from Bailieborough via Ballyjamesduff to Cavan town and then via Aughalane to the Spa town of Swanlinbar which was extremely wealthy and well to do as gentry from all over the UK flocked to its spa and kept property and staff in Swanlinbar all year round. Irish or British people did no sun bath and the sea was spurned in favour of spas.
Death of Nora Lydon aunt of Jack Smallhorne at the latter’s residence 31 Coleman Road. She was also an aunt of Father Smallhorne PP Athlone. She is survived by her nephews nieces and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Boherquill cemetery.
Cavan’s Mighty Avons celebrate their second birthday in the Wonderland Ballroom Bawnboy with a bus leaving Cavan and travelling via Ballyhaise and Redhills to the West Cavan venue.
May 5th 1962 Greta Cusack Killymeehan Stradone celebrates her 21st birthday with a gift of £6,250 being her share of the winning Hospital Sweepstake ticket in the Cambridgeshire of 1955 presented to her on the occasion of her 15th birthday by her uncle Hugh McDermott who is agent for the Hospital Sweep in the Stradone area.
Father ABC McGrath Diocesan Director of Music announces that this year the annual plainsong festival will be held in Manorhamilton Ballinamore and Cavan town under the patronage of Bishop Austin Quinn. Chairman T Canon Maguire Vice Chairman Rt Rev Monsignor Kelly PP Ballinamore. Musical Director Father ABC McGrath organist in the Cathedral. The programme in each deanery will commence with Solemn High Mass sung by the children.
James Brady Castletara is awarded £2.500 in his action against the Midland Construction Company Church Street Cavan arising out of an accident at the building of the houses at Kinnypottle on November 4th 1960 when a scaffold collapsed causing Mr Brady to drop the concrete bricks he was carrying and sustaining serious injuries to his head chest shoulders leg and thigh. Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor was for the plaintiff while M/S Hickey and O Reilly represented the company.
Father Sean O Reilly’s Captain’s Prize at Cavan Bridge Club is won by N/S Joan O Hanlon and John Marron E/W George Maloney Junior and George Fairbrother.
Cavan Gaels and Cavan CYMS who have the Egg Market rented from Cavan UDC from the 25th April to the 5th May come in for heavy criticism as a result of Cully’s amusements playing loud music over the public address up to two in the morning but most particularly at weekends when Johnny Murray said the noise in his house in Tullac Mongan was unbearable up until two in the morning on last Friday night. Mr Murray later interviewed Mr Cully who was very helpful and understanding. The County Manager points out that the promoters are breaking the bye law which forbids public performance of music after twelve midnight. Johnny Murray says that Mr Cully will quit at 11:30 but Johnny O Rourke says that the private residents must be protected. Paddy Conaty who is just by the way Chairman of Cavan Gaels says that the business people in the area are delighted with the success of the amusements and the whole complaints business is a ‘bottle of smoke’!
Sympathy is extended to Dr Brian Galligan on the death of his sister Miss Mary Galligan SRN. She was a nurse for many years in Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She is survived by her brother Dr Brian and sister Eileen Brady Killeshandra. Her colleagues formed a guard of honour as the remains were removed from Saint Phelim’ Hospital where she died and the funeral in Saint Felim’s Church Ballinagh was the biggest seen in the area for many years. Father PJ McManus CC Cavan officiated at the Mass and burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
Clare Brady Clerk to Cavan Urban Council is leaving the Council to get married and was the recipient of many compliments during the monthly meeting to which Clare suitably replied. Joe McGovern sums up the mood by saying “Clare personifies all the good qualities of what a public servant should be”!
Death of A E Smith ‘ Ernie’ well known Cavan jeweller ophthalmic optician and radio and television dealer Main Street and Annesley Terrace at Cavan Surgical Hospital at the age of 57. He took over the business established by his late father seven years ago and built up a thriving enterprise. He was an outstanding jeweller and business man and was extremely popular with customers and employees. Former member of Cavan Golf Club he presented the AH Smith trophy for competition among the ladies. He was a founder member of Cavan Anglers Club and a very active angler specialising in fly fishing. He is survived by his wife and one son Grant. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore cemetery.
Johnny O Rourke at the recent Cavan Urban Council meeting campaigns for consecutive two weeks holidays and a five day week for the staff of Cavan Urban Council.
As a result of their excellent reception last Monday fortnight Telefis Eireann are back in town this time in the Sports Centre where the event is under the auspices of Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhain and their capable vey gullible Seamus De Faoite. Tom Hickey is again master of ceremonies at another event that turned out to be a ‘hoax’!
Death of Eamonn Mansfield at the residence of his son JP Mansfield County Engineer Rock Cross Cavan at the age of 85. Former President of the INTO he a native of Mullinahone county Tipperary. He taught in Wexford and Tipperary retiring from teaching in 1934 on his appointment as Lay Appeals Judge in the Land Commission. He was succeeded in Cullen NS by his son Joseph Mansfield who also became President of the INTO. He retired from the Land Commission in 1950. He had several disputes with the occupying British Authorities as he represented the fledgling INTO in disputes and was dismissed for his activities for a period of two years when the organisation appointed him General Secretary where he was to the forefront in securing better pay and conditions for the nation’s teachers. In his youth he was an outstanding middle distance runner and was a prominent playing member of a couple of GAA clubs in towns and parishes where he was posted. He is survived by his son JP Mansfield three daughters Sister Mary Ailbhe Saint Louise USA ? Flynn Clonskeagh Dublin and Dr Pauline Mansfield Flynn Walkinstown Dublin. He was grandfather of Father Eamonn Mansfield CSSSP Switzerland. Father PJ McManus CC Cavan officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Mullinahone cemetery Tipperary. The attendance included Mr Looney President INTO Mr T O Brien and Mr D Kellegher Department of Lands.
Tridium of Benedictions in the Cathedral to mark the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker. Father A Leydon Saint Patrick’s College celebrated Mass before the final Benediction on Tuesday night.
May 12th 1962 Derek Morris with co driver cousin Billy Morris with navigator Jim Gavin from Roscommon in their supped up Volkswagen finish second in their class in the Circuit of Ireland finishing in Killarney 350 points ahead of their pursuer in 3rd place. Derek won the Tullylease, Five Roads Cross, and Monument section. The winner was well known rally driver D Davis from Coventry in England. Derek and Billy were the first ever entry from Cavan in the Circuit of Ireland.
Death of Michael Smith proprietor of the 170 year old Joyce Pub ‘Mulligan’s of Poolebeg Street’ Dublin. A native of Crosskeys Mickey was one of the leading publicans in Dublin for over fifty years and was a great supporter of all things relating to Cavan.The side door in Mulligan’s backed on to the backstage at the ‘Theatre Royal’ and he was on best friend terms with most of the famous regulars like Jimmy O Dea Maureen Potter Peggy Dell Noel Purcell and Cyril Cusack to name but a few. President John F Kennedy then a young Senator visited the famous premises in 1947 as it was one of the famous pubs mentioned in Joyce’s books and plays. The funeral was one of the largest ever seen in the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary City Quay with many of the stars of radio television and the press travelling all the way to Mickey’s final resting place in Crosskeys where well known actor Noel Purcell gave the oration over the grave. The general attendance included the Abbott of Kilnacrott Felim Colwell and Gerard Sweetman TD who with my father Michael Smyth of 60 Main Street were appointed executor’s of Mickey’s estate. Michael Smith is survived by his brother Tommy Crosskeys Mrs Cusack and Mrs McBreen and a large number of nephews and nieces.
Boy Scout’s stage their first hike of the season to Loreto Woods with the Accordion Band poised to make a comeback shortly.
W Burns Oldcastle gives the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society charity night in aid of the Disabled Person’s Fund in the Ulster Arms where supper was served to the very large and appreciative audience.
Death of John ‘Jack’ West Emmett Place and native of Butlersbridge. In his early days he was a shop assistant in Cavan but in latter times turned his hand to horticulture and was a well known figure in the gardening scene in Cavan where he tended and maintained several gardens in the town. Predeceased by his wife just a few short years ago, he is survived by his sister. The funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was large and representative with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery Butlersbridge.
No paper in library for May 12th 1962.
May 19th 1962 Cavan County Manager Dermot McCarthy outlines big changes in the health service being provided by Cavan County Council. Medical and Maternity units will now be located in the old TB Hospital with the Surgical unit being retained in Church Street until such time as the Department come up with the funds to erect the new Surgical unit at the site adjacent to Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn. Sister Mary Michael O Reilly SCM will be Matron of the new hospital at Lisdarn as well as continuing as matron in the Surgical. The County Manager states that no lay person will be appointed matron as it was the preserve of the Mercy Order. Sister Mary Carmel Jennings is appointed assistant matron of the Surgical but the appointment of the new assistant matron at the new medical and maternity unit at Lisdarn has not yet been appointed but it is likely that a lay person may be considered suitable. The new unit will be headed up by the newly appointed County Cavan Physician PA Farrelly. Sister Mary Mercy Rooney will continue as Matron Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan.
Father Francis J McKiernan a native of Aughawillan Ballinamore is appointed the new Principal of Saint Phelim’s Secondary School Ballinamore which will be located in the old CIE Railway Station. Educated at Saint Patrick’s College and Saint Patrick’s Maynooth he was ordained in June 1951 and taught for one year in Saint Malachy’s Belfast before coming back to Saint Patrick’s Cavan in 1953. He is very well known in literary and historical circles being a former Chairman and founding member of Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne and present Editor of the Bhreifne Journal.
Surgeon Bertie Cullen who was best rod on the Ulster team at Lough Melvin and D Halton Cootehill world fly fishing champion fly out of Dublin to represent Ireland in the Home International on Lough Levan Scotland.
Patrick (Sonnie) Newman a young man from Butlersbridge flies to Canada to join the rest of his family who have all emigrated to Canada.
John McGinnity to open new brightly lit and splendidly appointed new Travel Office at Kelly’s Terrace on the site of Heslin’s shop which he purchased recently. In recent years the tourist trade has expanded with people now taking holidays in the sun abroad as well as visiting their many relatives in England America and Canada. As John says “you can now travel to China or Peru just as easily as going to Butlersbridge or Ballyhaise”! John has a very distinguished background having worked as a technical assistant in aerodynamics at the Fairy Naval Aircraft factory turning out bomber planes for the British Air Force during World War 2. After the War he purchased the famous premises of John Moore which was originally ‘Slither’Reilly’s on the corner of Bridge Street and Kelly’s Terrace. All travel trade was originally carried out in the busy licensed premises but now patrons can transact their business in comfort and privacy in the new premises. There is also a snack bar where patrons can partake of a quick snack all piping hot and freshly cooked and baked at affordable prices. McGinnity’s are fully qualified travel agents appointed by the International Air Transport Aviation Association. John McGinnity pioneered air travel in Cavan and brought two bus loads to Dublin in 1949 to sample the delights of the new phenomena as John wittingly remarks up to then “air travel was something you risked rather than enjoyed”. All the passengers were bussed to Dublin entertained by Air Lingus on arrival flights around Cavan and surrounding areas with people in the streets all coming out to greet the intrepid travellers in the low flying Aer Lingus flight. They were later entertained to dinner by the Directors of Aer Lingus before departing for home by luxury coach. All this for £2-14-0!
Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan hold a social and presentation in the Railway Hotel for one of their best members Phyllis Browne Drumlark who is departing for Antrim where Seamus De Faoite announces that the annual dinner of the organisation takes place next Tuesday in the Ulster Arms.
The De La Salle flagelot band leads the school in parade to the annual Mass to celebrate the feast of Saint De La Salle in the Cathedral where the school choir provided the music and Father ABC McGrath was on the organ. Later they were treated to sweets minerals biscuits cake and fruit in the school before being granted the traditional free day.
As Garda continue to be withdrawn from border duty due to the advent of peace along the border Garda Fintan Duggan who was in the area for 2 ½ years is transferred to Bunclody county Wexford. He was extremely popular in Ballyhaise and Cavan town and will be greatly missed in the area.
Sport’s day Loreto College 1962 Skipping Race Junior Frances Sullivan 2nd Margaret Kilkenny 3rd Margaret Cusack. 100 Yards Senior Pat Keegan 2nd Aíne Sullivan. Junior 100 yards 1st Frances Sullivan 2nd Madeline O Brien. Musical Bicycle Olive Harton. Flag Relay Saint Joan’s Una Mullery Kathleen Keenan Eithne Sheridan and Frances Sullivan. Obstacle Relay Race Saint Bernadette’s Doreen Smyth Brid Rock Margaret Cusack and Clare Clarke. Circular Track Relay Deidre Conlon Madeline O Brien Margaret Cusack. Prizes were presented by Father Joe Dolan Adm with challenge cup presented by McCarren’s and prizes sponsored by Connolly Brothers Vera Brady Tommy Smyth Electrician George Fegan Vincent Bartley Pat McDonnell’s Smith’s Garage Maura Baxter and P Elliott and Company Cavan.
May 26th 1962 Scott Carpenter becomes the second American in space orbiting the earth three times after blasting off from Cape Canaveral Florida and landing safely in the Atlantic Ocean.
One thousand pioneers from fourteen parishes gather in Cavan for Pioneer Rally addressed by Bishop Austin Quinn. There followed a dialogue Mass celebrated by Father Frank McKiernan himself a life long member of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association. Father PJ McManus Chaplain to the Cavan branch led the congregation in their responses as each member renewed their pledge to abstain from alcoholic drink. There followed a very enjoyable social in the Town Hall.
Pictured at the grand opening of McGinnity’s new travel agency at Kelly’s Terrace are John and Josephine McGinnity proprietors Alex Doyle sales rep Aer Lingus Gay Fanning Aer Lingus hostess and William Miley district sales manager Aer Lingus who performed the opening.
Lourdes pilgrimage 1962 under the auspices of the Oblate Fathers Wednesday 1st August to Saturday 11th August 1962. Lourdes five nights and Paris three nights all for 42 guineas . Applications to Rev Pilgrim Secretary Oblate Fathers Pilltown county Kilkenny.
Cavan win their 8th McKenna Cup beating Armagh by 0-9 to 0-2 in the final at wet and slippery Gavin Duffy Park Monaghan. Handling of the ball was very difficult in the treacherous conditions but Cavan and particularly their new goalkeeper Sean Og Flood were outstanding and will be a force in the forthcoming Championship. Cavan led by 0-4 to 0-2 at the interval.
Mrs Eisler Wellington New Zealand and late of Cavan is guest of honour at the annual Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan annual dinner in the Ulster Arms where the quality of the Ceilidhe dancing reached a very high level.
Private Finbar McCauley son of Mr and Mrs McCauley flies out to the Congo with the 37th Battalion United Nations forces.
Irish team finish last in home International fishing contest on Lough Levan Scotland. England were the winners with 103 lbs of trout Scotland 2nd Wales 3rd and Ireland 4th and last. Surgeon Bertie Cullen caught seven trout weighing a total of 7 lbs 8 ozs while D Halton Cootehill caught four trout for a total weight of 4 lbs 13 ozs. Dr Bertie was second best rod on the Irish team and gained a place on the Irish team for 1963.
June 3rd 1962 Phil Cullivan is elected Chairman of Cavan Drama Festival committee.
Death of the well known highly popular Patrick Donegan Emmett Place. Veteran of the 1st World War fighting with the British Army. He is survived by his wife sons daughters brother relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Death of Elizabeth Fay wife of Patrick Fay 19 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan. She was a woman of great Christian virtue and was known for her charitable deeds and hospitality. Survived by her husband sons daughters brothers sisters relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Five hundred children take part in the Bailieboro Deanery of the Kilmore Diocese choral festival directed by Father ABC McGrath. Fifteen choirs sang at the Solemn High Mass that preceded the competitions where the celebrant was Father Joe Young CC Bailieboro with Bishop Austin Quinn presiding in the newly renovated magnificent Saint Anne’s Church. The deacon was Father Joe Duffy Ballyjamesduff and the sub deacon Father Brian McNamara Maghera. The Master of Ceremonies was Father T Murray Virginia.
Cavan Technical School leave on their annual outing to Dundalk and Drogheda via Cootehill and Carrickmacross at 8:45 am . They had lunch in Drogheda before visiting Saint Peter’s Church to view the head of Blessed Oliver Plunkett. Later they visited the Hill of Slane and other historical sites in the area and were back in Cavan just before ten o clock.
Eddie and Essie O Reilly leave for Birr where Eddie is taking up a promotion with his employers ESSO. They were the recipients of a presentation at a well attended social in the Farnham Hotel. Eddie’s brother Kenneth and sister Marie have just left Cavan to team up with brother Mel in Ontario Canada. Eddie is the last of the famous Reilly family to leave Cavan.
In an appeal for funds the local committee point out that the Jubilee Nurse service is completely financed by voluntary donations and the nurse makes 800 calls per annum as well as making 60 calls per month to children under the age of one year.
Three buses of pilgrims from Navan on their way to Lough Derg stop off in Cavan bringing a buzz to the town in mid week.
‘The Old Mill Bar’ beat the ‘Yukon Bar’ Belturbet in the semi final of the Cavan dart’s league. They will now play ‘Phair’s ‘ Killeshandra in the final at ‘Donohoe’s Bar’ Ballyconnell. Andy Galligan of the ‘Old Mill’ is the secretary of the association.
Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne hold their annual outing starting in West Cavan at Glangevlin village then on to Blacklion taking the scenic Drumshanbo route visiting the local castle and on to Fenagh village near Ballinamore visiting the site of the old Franciscan monastery before visiting Ballinamore and the castle of the O Rourke’s on the shores of Garadice lake.
June 10th 1962 Peter Pritchard is presented with the trophy as best overall athlete at the Saint Patrick’s College Sports by the President of the Past Pupils Union Dr CJ O Reilly Granard.
Big fire in College Street as the flames leaping high in the air at one stage threaten the entire street. The fire originated in the house of PJ Carroll well known Insurance Agent where the only occupant eighteen year old Marlene was watching television and later preparing to visit the Magnet Cinema when she was alerted by a neighbour that the house was on fire. The adjoining house belonging to Roseanne Smith was badly damaged and the fire brigades had to cut the roof to ensure that the entire street did no go up in flames. Cavan Fire Brigade were joined by units from Belturbet Ballyjamesduff and Cootehill. When John Igoe’s and Kathy McCoy’s houses were endangered the brigades acted swiftly to cut them off. Starting at 7:30 aprox the fire was not fully under control until after ten o clock. It is understood that Mr Carroll his wife Kathleen son Raymond and daughter Marlene were uninjured in the blaze and have just purchased and furnished a new house in the new Highfield Road estate which they intend to move into next week.
Pauline Carroll College Street is the lucky winner of £125 in the Irish Wheelchair Association draw in which she paid a stake of 1/-. She is pictured receiving her cheque at McCarren’s factory from Oliver Murphy Director IWA and Pauline Smith promoter M/ S McCarren and Company.
Jackson’s advertise “return fare to Bundoran 16/- or one way 10/6”
John English wins the Bhreifne Shield at Cavan Golf Club beating Niall Walsh in a nail biting final. He is pictured receiving the famous shield from the Captain WP O Hanlon. While over in the Ladie’s section the Lyons Cup is presented to the winner TC Maguire Belturbet by Bridie Smyth Captain. The runner up was Joan O Hanlon.
Andy and Mrs Galligan ‘Old Mill Bar’ continues their heavy promotional campaign in the Anglo Celt declaring “good food, drink, service, staff and very clean are hallmarks of this new venture by Andy and Ann Galligan DScI Phone Cavan 261.
Death of Brigid Duignan 6 Saint Patrick’s Swellan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was a member of an old and distinguished Cavan family and she was known for her deep Christian faith devotion and charity to the less well off in the community. Her late husband who died some years ago was employed by GNR at Cavan Station. She is survived by her sons Patrick Christopher Thomas Terry and Jimmy daughters Kathleen and Margaret brother Charles Smith and sister Mrs O Neill Liverpool. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father PJ McManus the celebrant.
Death of Mary Anne Tilson widow of the late Samuel Tilson Cortubber Ricehill. Survived by her sorrowing family. Funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining cemetery. ‘Peace perfect peace’
Pictured are the organising committee of Saint Patrick’s College Sports. Brian Smith Eamon Bredin Paddy Traynor Joe Leydon Michael Collins Jack Heerey and Richard Morgan. Results 100 yards intermediate Brendan Harvey. Junior 100 yards Greg Patton. 100 yards Championship Tom Sheridan 2nd Peter Pritchard and 3rd Charles Flynn. One mile Michael Gaynor Oliver McCann Jimmy Stafford. 220 yards Peter Pritchard 2nd Patrick Gaffney and 3rd Charlie Flynn. 440 yards Peter Pritchard 2nd Michael Gaynor 3rd Noel Brady. 440 yards day student’s 1st Raymond Carroll 2nd Frank McKiernan and 3rd Patsy Lee. Noel Brady won the high jump as well as the long jump 2nd Percy Gilchreest and 3rd Eamonn Cooke. Obstacle Race Dennis Murray.
Death of Patrick Brady in Brighton. Native of Wolfe Tone Street he emigrated 52 years ago and served in the 1914-1918 World War in India. He was son of the well known James Brady signal man at Cavan GNR Station.
Neighbours and cousins John McCaffrey and Alex Weir record a catch of twenty pike at Rann and Rivery on the River Erne near Cavan town with one pike weighing over 14 lbs.
Mr and Mrs William Hardwicke are building a new house at Keadue Lane. William is a native of Limerick and is just back from America where he spent the last 42 years of his life. His wife is a member of the well known Farrell family from Oakwood Ballyhaise and they were married in New York just over 32 years ago.
June 17th 1962 The Dail are startled by the announcement from Mr Ryan Minister of Finance that the price of twenty cigarettes will shoot up by a further penny having been increased in the recent Budget by two pence.
Cavan town’s Andrew Breslin a native of Shankill adds to his self drive fleet with the acquisition of a further sixteen cars to cater for the growing demand for self drive cars.
Pictured are Pierce Anne and Leithin Gorby all prize winners at the two day Feis Erne opened by Bishop Austin Quinn in ideal weather conditions at Rory O Moore Park with the Minister for External Affairs Frank Aiken delivering the Feis address. There were over 800 entries at the 22nd Feis and the parade from the town was led by the Steadfast Brass and Reed Band Carrickmacross and the De La Salle Flagelot Band with hundreds of dancers in bright coloured costumes from all over the area following in the parade.
Death of Rose Brady at the residence of her son in law Mathias Donnelly Tierquin. She lived all her life in Corasalee and was wife of the late Patrick Brady. She was extremely well known for her hospitality and charitable nature and was mother of Father Brady . There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Drumavaddy cemetery.
Rev RG Perdue Bishop of Cora conducts the well attended mission at Cavan Parish Church which lasted from Ascension Thursday to the following Sunday when Bishop EFB Moore presided in the packed church.
Maureen Mullery daughter of Stan and Mrs Mullery resigns her post as a clerical officer in Aer Lingus to enter the mother house of the Poor Clare Order in Newry as a postulant.
Paddy O Reilly who emigrated 37 years ago to America is on his first visit home to his sister Molly O Reilly College Street and Mrs Maguire Connolly Street. He is a brother of Jack Reilly ‘the barber’ Connolly Street.
Small supply keen demand at reduced prices at Cavan Fair. Small improvement in the price of pigs but horses were slightly back on recent times. Cattle one year old £35-55 two year olds £47-10-00-£55 while three year olds fetched £60-£74. Milch cows £40-£50 springers £50-60. Working horses £45-£50 colts £45-55 ponies £30-40 knackers £50-£60 donkeys £8-£12. Carrying sows £30-35 and bonhams £10-12 per pair.
Loreto Past Pupils Union President Kathleen Kenny Vice President Mrs Peter McDwyer Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Kathleen Murray committee Mrs Greg McGovern Brid Sheridan Rosemary Power Joan O Hanlon Evelyn McCabe Maura Baxter Anna May Cooke Margaret Sullivan Sheila McGinnity and Madeline Gilligan. The outgoing President Rita Kenny presented a substantial cheque to the Mother Superior for the building programme.
June 23rd 1962 Lavey Strand Lake six miles from Cavan town to be restocked with 50,000 rainbow trout after the coarse fish perch pike bream etc are removed. The operation is in the capable hands of Maurice Leggett District Field Manager Inland Fisheries Trust. Lavey is a very deep lake with an average depth of over twenty feet rising to 32 feet in places.
Dr V Barry is appointed County Cavan Medical Officer of Health succeeding Dr Michael Cooney who has retired to Dublin. Native of Dublin Dr Barry was educated at the Royal College of Surgeons and later served in the Richmond Hospital graduating in 1947. He served in London Edinburgh and Cardiff where he also lectured in Cardiff University. He was Assistant MOH Tipperary for five years and later served as an Inspector in the Department of Health.
Dr PA ‘Tony’ Farrelly the new Director of Medicine at Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn is a native of Trim county Meath and was educated at UCD graduating in 1952. He served his internship for three years in Saint Kevin’s Hospital Dublin. He was appointed Regional Physician for Sligo Donegal and Leitrim for one year. He then took an eighteen month course in Obstetrics and was Senior Registrar in Derby Royal Infirmary. He holds MD and MRCPI degrees.
Michael Cullivan son of Joe and Mary Cullivan Cathedral Road is ordained a priest at Saint Patrick’s Seminary Maynooth. He said his first Mass in Maynooth on Monday morning when family and close friends were present. His first public Mass in Cavan was at 7:30 pm on Corpus Christi when he imparted his blessing to the large congregation.
Death of Rose Lee late of 13 Owen Roe Cavan at the residence of her daughter 17 Tillington Road Staffordshire. She is survived by her husband brothers mother in law relatives and many friends both in Cavan and Tillington. Funeral from Saint Patrick’s Church Stafford to Stafford cemetery.
Death of Kate Reilly late 20 Owen Roe relict of Philip Reilly at Heatherwoods Hospital Bracknell England. She recently travelled to England to visit relatives. She was one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected residents. She was mother of John Reilly Staff Officer Cavan County Council. She was wife of the late Paddy well known GAA footballer with Cavan Harps and Crubany before emigrating some years ago. Survived by her brother family relatives and many friends. Funeral took place to All Saint’s cemetery Bracknall.
Joe Kenny Monumental Sculpture has changed address from ‘The Dew Drop Inn’ to the adjacent ‘Mill Rock’ where there are entries from Main Street College Street and River Street. Joe has just installed the most modern equipment and full satisfaction and courtesy are guaranteed. Joe Kenny Monumental Works Mill Rock Cavan. Phone Cavan 148.
Ray Dunne has recovered from his recent serious injury which he picked up in the recent Saint Patrick’s College Cavan McRory Cup success and will play for Cavan minors in their first round clash against Armagh in Breffni Park. Another local Paddy Lyons son of Frank and Mary Lyons Drumlark will play in goals for Cavan. Cavan minor team Paddy Lyons Junior Dowd Ray Dunne M O Reilly S Cullen Peter Pritchard B O Reilly T Galligan Tom Sheridan C Cahill Noel Brady Pat Tinnelly Larry Ready Tony Brady and Dessie Brady.
George McClarey former Derry City footballer and director of Tractamotors teams up with former Louth minor star Liam Bogue to win the Committee Fourball at County Cavan Golf Club.
Death of the legendary Bob Quinlan Lisnamandra Crossdoney at the age of 82. He was the last surviving member of the original committee of sixty who formed Cavan Show Society in 1900. Well known farmer carpenter and builder Bob had a particular love for horses and was regarded as and expert judge. He never missed a show in his long life and was always the most enthusiastic and industrious of a hard working committee- his expert skills as a carpenter being very much in demand when preparing the grounds each year. He was a most pleasant unassuming man popular and well known to all creeds and classes. He is survived by his son Rev Dermot Quinlan Chaplain British Army Henry Headmaster Masonic School Dublin and daughter Mrs Noel Sterne England two sisters Edith Swift Dublin and N Madden Belfast. Rev RCH Turkington presided at the large and representative funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining graveyard. A meeting of the Show Society on Wednesday night was adjourned as a mark of respect.
“ For your holiday rent a 1962 self drive car Paddy Donohoe Phone Cavan 174.”
The annual Corpus Christi procession through the streets of the town is cancelled due to the inclement weather. All private and business houses were beautifully decorated and papal flags and bunting flew from every vantage point. Father Joe Dolan Adm recited the rosary in the Cathedral while Father PJ Gargan CC imparted Benediction of the Most Holy Sacrament to a capacity attendance in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim.
Sean Walsh Wolfe Tone Street swims Lough Sheelin both ways a journey of over fourteen miles non stop on Whit Monday. Sean is in strict training for the Donegal Bay swim which he will undertake with his good friend Jack McCelland in July.
McCabe and Galligan Auctioneers ‘Old Mill Bar’ sell another farm of land this time at Drumcalpin Tullyco Cootehill. The purchaser was local farmer Charles Smith.
Peter Paul Higgins of 7 Saint Phelim’s Place is nursing an exhausted carrier pigeon MUF 1256NT back to health as the pigeon landed in his garden on Saturday last.
Ken Browne well known band singer and barman in the Ritz Bar draws ‘Atlantis’ in the Irish Sweep’s Derby Sweepstake. Ken under the name ‘more poker’ holds a third share in the horse in the Irish Hospital Sweepstake sold by Phil Gargan proprietor of the Ritz Bar. The race will be televised on Eurovision and is worth £67,500 the biggest prize money ever offered in a European race. The commentator on RTE is Micheal O Hehir while Peter O Sullivan and Clive Graham will commentate for the BBC viewers throughout Britain.
“Matt McCutcheon the Man’s Shop 40 Upper Main Street opposite Smyth’s Electrical suits made to measure collar attached shirts a speciality. Sale now on 2/6 or 12 ½ % discount this week call or phone Cavan 178.
“Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan –See the Hoovermatic phone Cavan 88”
June 30th 1962 Turbulent game between Armagh and Cavan in the first round of the Ulster Championship at Breffni Park where thirteen man Cavan emerged victorious by 3-8 to 2-2 after Jim McDonnell Captain and Hugh Barney Donohoe were sent off by over lenient Tyrone referee Jim Devlin who eventually lost control of the game following several pitch invasions by side line patrons in the second half that eventually lasted 55 minutes and was only allowed to continue due to the intervention of over 1,000 stewards who were drafted in for the game. Hugh Loughran Armagh later suffered the wrath of the referee and was sent off with the Orchard county finishing the game with fourteen men. Cavan only played in spasms but the main difference in the sides was the emergence of Ray Carolan Cross as a young player of real class and strength on his championship debut. Cavan led by 1-5 to 1-2 at half time. Cavan minors meanwhile with a star studded line out were totally outplayed by Armagh and only for the last minute goal put a shine on the score they would have been beaten out of sight with Armagh winning in a canter 0-12 to 1-6. Armagh led by 0-5 to 0-1 at half time with Cavan lacking teamwork and cohesion. Tony Brady was outstanding in attack with good support from Saint Patrick’s College star Noel Brady. Ray Dunne Butlersbridge was sound in the full back position but received support only from Junior O Dowd while Peter Pritchard only came into his own in the second half.
De La Salle Cavan will play Castlerahan in the final of the Urban League while Ballintemple will play Denn in the Rural final at Breffni Park.
Pictured is Terry Duignan home on holiday at 6 Saint Patrick’s Swellan an interested spectator at the Cavan V Armagh game on Sunday. Manager of the New York team that will tour Ireland in July he is a former Cavan Slashers and Saint Tiernach’s Clones star and won a McKenna Cup medal with Cavan in 1950.
Death of Thomas Plunkett NT Ballyhaise at his residence after a long illness. He was Principal of Saint Mary’s National School Ballyhaise for many years. Prominent Gael he represented Munterconnaught as both a player and official at Cavan County Board. He was for many years Cavan’s representative on the Ulster Council of the GAA. He was a sterling Gael and a great supporter of the Irish language and culture. He was a most pleasant decent man with an outstandingly gentle manly manner. Native of Munterconnaught. He taught in Dublin where he qualified as a teacher and Lurganure Killinkere before being appointed Principal Ballyhaise National School in 1926. He was a prominent member of Cavan INTO serving as both Chairman and Secretary. He took an active part in the LDF serving as Group Leader during the Emergency of 1939-1946. He was struck down with illness a few years ago and was nursed and cared for in his own home by his wife Maria and young family. He is survived by his wife Maria nee Brady Ballyhaise sons daughters relatives neighbours and many friends. The funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise was the largest seen in the village for many years with burial taking place in Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
The Legion of Mary run four bus loads to Knock on their annual pilgrimage including two buses for the many invalids. The Children of Mary ran a minibus with Father Gargan Chaplain also travelling.
Sean McManus ‘Central Café’ Bridge Street will appear in the upcoming ‘Broadsheet’ on RTE, Sean has already appeared on UTV.
Monica Cusack Saint Phelim’s Place wins a scholarship tenable for five years to Saint Clare’s Secondary College Cavan. She is daughter of Tommy and Mrs Cusack Saint Phelim’s Place.
Saint Joseph’s Young Priest’s Society 1962 President Michael Harding Rock Cross Treasurer Anne Jenkins Swellan Secretary Mary B McGoldrick Drumalee.
Mel Keaveney acting Town Clerk officially closes the Central Market House as contractors move in to build a wall sealing off the entrance from Abbey Street and the last of the tenants move out. All of the stall holders are re accommodated in the Market Square. The site has been acquired from Cavan Urban Council by the Department of Posts and Telegraphs for the erection of a new Post Office.
July 7th 1962 Eamonn McCabe a native of Clones is appointed manager of Smith’s Garage Cavan having originally served the company as Manager in Castleblayney and Ballina county Mayo.
John McGovern and George V Maloney Jnr are presented with the golden pelicans for donating fifteen pints of blood at the Blood Transfusion Unit’s three day clinic in the Protestant Hall.
The Farnham Arms Hotel is withdrawn from auction when the bidding reached £16,000 at Daniel Morrissey and Sons Auctioneers Lower Merrion Street Dublin. JJ Walker 31 Westmoreland Street acted for the vendors the Tully family while Tom Fitzpatrick acted for the purchasers a local consortium comprising Michael Young Ashe Street and the Connolly family Chemist’s Cavan.
Nurse Eileen M Walsh wins the Matron’s prize at Dulwich Hospital prize giving day. She is daughter of JP Walsh Cavan UDC and Mrs Walsh 17 Saint Patrick’s Swellan.
Ina Hickey wins the Lady Captain’s prize (Bridie Smyth’s) at County Cavan Golf Club runner up was Mrs Benny Hickey while Kathleen Sullivan had the best gross.
Cavan’s De La Salle beat Castlerahan 6-6 to 3-3 to win the Urban School’s Final for the third consecutive year at Breffni Park after leading at half time by 5-4 to 1-0. Big team big performances from Dom Twoomey and Joey O Keefe in defence ably assisted by David Johnston Tom McNamara Noel Galligan Sean Gaffney in defence. While at midfield Sean Gaffney and JJ Reilly ruled supreme. Paddy Reilly and Oliver O Donnell were the main scorers for De La Salle who ran riot in the first half and took their foot of the pedal to save Castlerahan from humiliation. Michael Lyons Oliver Shanaghy and Philip Shanaghy were also prominent for De La Salle with referee Mick McCarthy Stradone in charge of the whistle.
Cavan Clerical Students play Cavan Juniors in a challenge at Breffni Park on the 11th July at 8 pm . Team Tom McKiernan Fintan McKiernan Phil Brady T Smith P McGuiness J ‘Sean’ Brady Brian Morris Finbar O Reilly V O Reilly Martin Kelly Felim Kelly Terry Gillick Brian Boylan S Soraghan and Brian McElhenny Harry O Reilly T McCullagh and Gerard Finegan .
“Bands of the day from Carnival of the year at Butlersbridge Carnival August 12th – September 9th 1962”
Susan Marie O Reilly daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick O Reilly Annaglough takes first place and five year scholarship at Saint Clare’s Secondary School Cavan.
Entries for the Cavan Motor Rally to take place on the main roads in the county can be sent to Billy Morris Bridge Street Mervyn Johnston Farnham Street or Billy H Morris McCusker’s Salon Main Street Cavan. It is intended to form a Motor Club in Cavan following this inaugural event.
Boy Scout’s Accordion Band are back on the road following their impressive performance at the Cavan Armagh match in Breffni Park. Congratulations are showered on John Donohoe Scoutmaster and Gerry Maguire a long time member of Cavan CBSI who recently married Ethna McGovern late Drumkilly and Cathedral Road in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan.
“Mr PD Maloney FRCSI Cavan Surgical Hospital will be on holiday for three weeks from Sunday 8th July”.
July 14th 1962 Eamon Cusack son of Tommy and Mrs Cusack Saint Phelim’s Place is pictured with his trophy following his win in the junior handwriting national finals sponsored by the Sunday Independent and Platinum. A similar trophy was awarded to his teacher Rev Brother Sylvester De La Salle Brothers Cavan.
No Cavan Show this year in fact the committee under PN Smith announce that due to mounting debt and lack of interest particularly among the young farming fraternity the Society will be wound up. The Show was held annually every year except 1958 since its inception in 1900. The last surviving member of the trustees and founders of the Show Bob Quinlan builder carpenter and farmer has just very recently died.
Eddie Murray Drumelis playing off 7 wins the Captain’s WP O Hanlon’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with a nett 66. Father Michael Gilbride Ballinagh was runner up with 67 nett while FR McNulty had the best gross.
Death of the very popular highly respected Patrick Kerrigan Lisreagh at the early age of 67 in Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He was one of the most respected men in the district always available to help a neighbour. He was one of nature’s gentlemen and was known for his Christian devotion and unfailing charity and hospitality. He was an outstanding supporter of the Cavan team and never missed a fixture in Breffni Park. Ill for some time he is survived by his wife Mary son Sean daughters Greta an official in the Anglo Celt Phyllis and Eilish brother in law Father John Brady CSSP Nigeria and Sister Magdalena Holy Rosary Sisters Nigeria. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with Father PJ Gargan chief celebrant assisted by Father PJ Corrigan Denn. Burial later took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Paddy and Michael O Reilly Butlersbridge acquire the well known Belturbet garage business of ‘Phair Brother’s’ on the Diamond in Belturbet. “Mechanics and Panel beating experts formerly operating in Church Street Cavan guaranteeing best service sales and workmanship phone Belturbet 4”
Cavan very unimpressive in 1-6 to 0-3 win over a poor Antrim team in Casement Park Belfast in the semi final of the Ulster senior championship. They displayed very little of the quality
required to dethrone the All Ireland champions Down in the forthcoming final to be played in Casement Park Belfast after Down defeated Tyrone in the other semi final. Cavan went into the game without the suspended Jim McDonnell captain Hugh Barney O Donohoe James Brady and Con Smith all suffering from serious leg injuries. With the young exuberant Ray Carolan ‘lording it’ at midfield Cavan enjoyed the lion’s share of possession but only led by 4 points to 3 at the interval after wasting a bagful of chances. Seamus McMahon lost his marker after eight minutes of the second half to crash a brilliant goal to the net and book the Cavan entry to the 1962 Ulster final.
Death of the very popular and well known James Sheridan at the residence of his sister Mrs Connolly Drumelis. He was a native of Coolboyogue and was a member of an old and very highly respected family well known in the Cavan Butlersbridge areas. Father ABC McGrath CC officiated at the well attended funeral which took place from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Annual fishing competition will take place for the 9-14 year olds of the area at Bakersbridge this Saturday sponsored by the local Cavan Angler’s Club. All participants are asked to bring drinking and eating utensils with food and minerals supplied. Maurice Jackson will supply the luxury coaches to take the boys to and from the venue.
Trade again slow as stocks remain high at Cavan Fair .Yearlings fetched from £30-35 two year olds from ~£50-58 three year olds from £60-70 milch cows £40-50 springers £50-60. Ponies £25-35 donkeys £8-12. Bonhams £8-12 per pair and carrying sows £30-35.
Adam Faith thrills his legion of fans at Cavan’s Sport’s Centre. He is one of Britain’s top pop acts and regularly features in the top twenty on Radio Luxembourg.
July 21st 1962 Over 300 young anglers take part in the very enjoyable fishing competition at Bakersbridge. Travelling in a fleet of Jackson’s luxury coaches and treated to tea minerals and sandwiched by the Cavan Angler’s Club who sponsored the event. Rev Father Gerry Smith of the Columban Fathers recorded the event on film and this will be shown all over the world. George V Maloney Junior Chairman of the Angler’s Club presented the prizes to the winners who were 9 years Bernard Sharkey Saint Phelim’s Place 2nd T Lee 3rd Derek Crowe 4th S Lee 5th Hughie Murray 6th Francie Murray. 10 year olds 1st Edward Quinn 2nd Eddie Allen 3rd D McCormack 4th Davey Lee 5th T Cahill. 12 year olds 1st Tom Greene 2nd Michael Smith both Saint Phelim’s Place 3rd Oliver Reilly Imperial Hotel 4th Gerry McCormack 5th C Smith. 13 year old 1st Oliver Shanaghy 2nd Danny O Hanlon 3rd Michael Lyons and 4th Dennis O Keefe.
Kester William Heaslip eldest son of Chris and Mrs Heaslip ex NT Carrickaboy Cavan an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs is transferred from Brussels to Ottawa Canada as First Secretary Diplomatic Corps. Educated at Denn NS where his mother was a most respected teacher Royal School Cavan and Trinity College Dublin. He graduated as the Scholar of Trinity.
Pat Shields off a handicap of 9 wins the Caddie’s Cup with a 35 net at County Cavan Golf Club presented by the present Captain Willie P O Hanlon 2nd was Eddie Shields off 8 with 39 and 3rd was Michael McDermott playing off 10 with 43 nett.
De La Salle School’s Finals where the Blues beat the Reds with Sean Sharkey Tony McCaul Pat Conaty Sean McKiernan Andrew McEntee Dermot Walsh John Murphy Gerry O Reilly captain Sean Lee Bernard Galligan Joseph Scanlon. Greens pictured won the Senior Final with Michael McCarthy L Sanderson Michael Connolly Austin Loonam Tom McEntee Jimmy McCormack Pat McNamara R Constantine captain Desmond Hickey John J Brady and Norman Breslin.
Rain in June 1962 amounted to only 1.6 inches on fifteen rainy days with .40 inches falling on the 18th . The total for June 1961 was 2.00 inches on twenty rainy days.
Cavan Gaels Minors win Divisional Final following their 2-10 to 2-3 victory over Belturbet at O Moore Park Belturbet. Large attendance witnessed a thrilling game with Jim Mooney’s goal giving the Gael’s a 1-6 to 1-3 interval lead. Gerry Carroll Des Lambert Jim Mooney and Ray Dunne were outstanding for the Gael’s.
Couldn’t find any News Items for the 21st July 1962.
July 28th 1962 New Ross FCA Pipe Band lead the parade of men on parade around the town prior to their departure for their annual two week training in Gormanston county Meath. The party are under the supervision of Cmdt Jim Scanlon.
Andrew Donohoe together with his wife are pictured admiring the work of older brother and Cavan legend James College Street. Andrew was a top GAA player lining out with brother Charles for the local Slashers winning Championship medals in the period 1921- 1923. Mrs Farrell sister Military Row and Maisie daughter of James are also in the picture.
The famous pubs O Mara’s of Austin Quay and O Mara’s of Bachelor’s Walk both owned by Alackan native and greyhound enthusiast are sold at auction by Con P Smith. The premises at Aston Quay fetched the highest price ever paid for a pub in Ireland £49,350 beating the previous record of £48,480. O Mara’s of Bachelor’s Walk fetched £30,000.
PJ O Neill Sport’s Editor of the Anglo Celt is the only journalist in Ireland to predict that Cavan will topple the All Ireland and Ulster Champions Down in the Ulster Final to be played next Sunday with Ray Carolan and Tom Lynch likely to give Cavan the edge at midfield.
Cavan Clerical Students beat Good Sheppard New York by 3-9 to 4-3 in a challenge at Breffni Park Cavan. Scorers for Cavan P McGuinness 1-3 Brian Boylan 1-2 Martin Kelly 1-1 V O Reilly 0-3. M Maguire 2-1 Tommy Duignan Swellan 1-2 and McCann 1-0 replied for Good Sheppard with Fintan Tierney referee.
Very Rev Philip Ruddy Bridge Street on holidays with his parents in Bridge Street. He is ministering as Pastor in Saint Joseph’s Florida USA and was home four years ago.
Death of Kathleen Sheridan formerly11 Saint Bridget’s Terrace in Manchester. She was wife of Charles Sheridan and daughter of the famous Pat Johnston 10 Wolfe Tone Street former Labour member of Cavan UDC for many years.
Sean Young catches the biggest rainbow trout yet on the recently restocked Annagh Lake when he lands a 3lbs 11 ozs beauty. Mr Scott Drung took three fish ranging in weight from 1-3 lbs on the same occasion.
Marie T McSweeney Buttervent county Cork wins the Treasure Chase on the main roads of the county organised by Cavan Motor Club with Sean Leddy Milltown Belturbet a close 2nd and Frank Connolly Drumalee 3rd.
August 5th 1962 Jim McDonnell Captain of the victorious Cavan team that beat Down by 3-6 to 0-5 before a record crowd of 40,000 in ideal weather conditions at Casement Park Belfast in the Ulster Final is seen on the front page receiving the Anglo Celt Cup from Paddy McFlynn President of the Ulster Council GAA. In picture are a very young Ray Carolan man of the match and Jimmy Stafford who scored two of Cavan’s goals. Cavan’s first success since 1955 and in the meantime Tyrone Derry and Down won the Ulster title for the very first time with Down winning the All Ireland title in 1960 and 1961. Cavan are now firm favourites to win their 6th All Ireland title and should get over Roscommon who were crowned Connaught Champions after a last gasp win over an ailing Galway team. Cavan led Down by 2-3 to 0-4 with goals from James Brady and Jimmy Stafford who was a constant thorn in the side of a ragged Down defence who had neither the energy or the will to match the Killinkere youngster who has just completed his Leaving Cert at Saint Patrick’s College. Sean Og Flood who won a Leinster Championship medal with Louth was seldom troubled in the Cavan goal Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey and rock solid Mickey Brady were brilliant at the back while the outstanding half back line of Tony Morris Tom Maguire and captain Jim McDonnell dominated the much vaunted Down half forward line who just didn’t have the ‘stomach’ for the battle. Ray Carolan another 18 year old from Saint Patrick’s College was man of the match while he got sterling support from Tom Lynch. Cavan’s half forward line of Con Smith the burly Hugh Barney O Donohoe and Jimmy Stafford overwhelmed the Down centre half back line with Hugh Barney out muscling the burly Jim McCartan. Seamus McMahon Charlie Gallagher and James Brady took every opportunity that presented itself with Charlie scoring four points from frees McMahon two points from play and James Brady settling Cavan with his early goal. Team Sean Og Flood Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Mickey Brady Tony Morris Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Captain Ray Carolan Tom Lynch Con Smith Hugh Barney Donohoe Jimmy Stafford Seamus McMahon Charlie Gallagher and James Brady. PJ O Gorman for Gabriel Kelly injured. Referee John Dowling Offaly. “Hogan Stand tickets now available for the Semi Final against Roscommon from Paddy Donohoe ‘Saint Anthony’s ‘ Glenside Road Cavan price 7/6. First come first served limited supply.”
Bonfires blazing in Cavan town as Cavan welcomes home the new Ulster Champions. All modes of transport pressed into service to bring the record crowd to and from Belfast as hopes rise that Cavan can win their sixth All Ireland crown. The main topic of conversation in the town all week was Cavan’s miraculous comeback into the GAA elite.
Death of Margaret McCabe 2 Lake View after a short illness at Cavan Surgical Hospital. She was wife of Thomas McCabe well known dealer in Cavan and was known for her pleasing personality Christian virtue and unstinting charity. She is survived by her husband Thomas sons daughters and grandchildren. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Most Rev Dr Quinn Bishop of Kilmore attends the Investiture ceremony of Cavan CBSI in the Town Hall with the scouts leaving for their annual holiday in Enniscrone the following day.
The annual ten day Oblate Pilgrimage leaves on Thursday with seven invalids from Cavan travelling with the party. A novena of Masses will be held in Lourdes for the intentions of all donors to the Invalid Fund.
Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan star in open air ceilidhe in the presence of the President of the Gaelic League Michael McCarthy. Una Healy Kathleen Lyons Mary O Hanlon Rose Newman Margaret Greenan Kathleen Newman Ethel Gumley Mel Doherty Brian McGlashin John Reilly Sarsfield Donohoe Sean Sharkey Micheal Greenan Kevin Downey Francis McDermott Michael Maguire and Seamus De Faoite. The dancers will compete in the All Ireland Finals in Longford next weekend.
August 11th 1962 Nicky Smith only son of Dr Darragh and Una Smith Farnham Street has won three senior titles at the Leinster swimming championships at Blackrock Baths winning the 100 meters freestyle and butterfly and 400 metre freestyle all in new record times. Nicky was also the winner of the Scratch Cup at the Evening Herald sponsored Liffey Swim and the TP Kelly Cup at the ‘Eye of Howth race recently.
John P McKiernan County Council is appointed Chairman of Cavan Committee of Agriculture.
Father Tom Halton from Chapel Road Kilnaleck is conferred with his PhD at the Catholic University of Washington where he is Professor of English. He will be home on his annual holiday shortly.
Cavan who are on the crest of a wave will play a strong Cork team in Sunday’s All Ireland Junior Semi Final at Breffni Park. Cavan Paddy Lyons Drumalee Eamonn O Grady Redhills captain Vincent Cahill Castlerahan Finbar O Reilly Ballinagh Pat Clarke Bailieborough J Quinn Ballyconnell Ambrose Given Ballyhaise Donal O Grady Ballyhaise Padraic Boyle Crosserlough Brian Kennedy Kingscourt Martin Kelly Bailieborough M Sheridan Killinkere Larry Mulvaney Maghera and Philip ‘Lightning’ Murray Cavan Gaels. Subs Donal Crotty Ballinagh John Joe O Reilly Crosserlough Frankie Kennedy Drumlane Paddy McInerney Redhills Frankie Walsh Drumalee Tom Sheridan Butlersbridge P Carolan Killinkere and J Currans Ballyconnell.
Marilyn Monroe screen icon has been found dead in bed at her Los Angeles home. Two doctors called to her Brentwood home by a cleaning lady certified the star’s death.
Tom Malone son of George V and Eileen Farnham Street wins the exclusive concession to supply self drive cars at Cork Airport.
Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan win the senior four hand reel at the All Ireland Finals in Longford. They were placed second in the eight hand reel and sixteen hand reel where the troop were augmented by dancers from Meath.
George V Maloney after a long day on Lough Sheelin lands a 5 lbs 5 ozs trout at ten o clock. George didn’t finish until after 11 after landing the specimen trout who put up a great fight..
August 18th 1962 Right Rev Felim Colwell Abbott of Kilnacrott celebrates the silver jubilee of his ordination with Pontifical High Mass with Father Norbert Ellis CRP preaching the sermon. A luncheon followed where dignitaries of Church and State paid tribute to Abbott Colwell a native of the area who was ordained on August 15th 1937. The locals were later entertained to a slide show and a pageant of Irish history with music by the Lynch Brother’s Ceilidhe Band.
The Russians launch two men into space who both landed safely back on earth within six minutes of one another after a combined 112 orbits of the earth.
After a very shaky start when Cork scored 1-3 without reply. Cavan overwhelm Cork by 3-10 to 1-7 at bright and sunny Breffni Park before an attendance of 3,000 in the All Ireland Junior semi final. Cavan led at half time by 2-3 to 1-3. Cavan will now play Meath who beat Leitrim in the second semi final. The final has been fixed for Saint Mary’s Park Ardee. Outstanding display by Tommy Smith Mullahoran at midfield who was greatly aided by Larry Mulvaney with John Joe O Reilly outstanding at full forward scoring 2-1. Paddy Lyons Drumalee was outstanding in the Cavan goals and his hefty clearances and long kick outs were a feature. Eamon O Grady captain was solid throughout and put plenty of length into his clearances. Vinnie Cahill was terrific under the high ball and some of his fetching and kicking were spectacular. Finbar O Reilly enhanced his reputation and he is challenging for a place on the senior side. Pat Clarke was unable to play due to injury and Donal O Grady dropped back from midfield with Larry Mulvaney moving out to assist man of the match Tommy Smith from Mullahoran and John Joe O Reilly sprung from the sub’s bench to play a blinder on the edge of the square. Joe Quinn at centre half forward and Ambrose Given were always busy and got through a great amount of work.
Cavan is gripped by football fever as Cavan play Roscommon in the first ever gaelic football game to be televised live. Cavan have played Roscommon in 1943 when they met in the All Ireland Final with Roscommon triumphing in a replay by 2-7 to 2-2 and again in 1944 when as All Ireland Champions crushed Cavan in the All Ireland Semi Final. Cavan got the upper hand in the Semi Final of 1947 when they cruised past an over confident Roscommon team to book their place in the Polo Ground’s Final.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the 8 am Mass on the Feast of the Assumption. Michael Cullivan CC Killargue celebrated the 10 Mass while the Adm Father Joe Dolan celebrated the 11:30. Father PJ Gargan celebrated the evening Mass which was followed by Benediction of the Most Holy Sacrament.
Peter Paul Brady Town Hall Street John McCaffrey 1 Tullac Mongan and P Morrow bag 72 perch and 6 pike in two hour’s fishing at the ‘Buck Island’ on the River Erne.
Una Mullery is the second daughter of Stan and Kay Mullery to enter the Poor Clare Novitiate in Newry. Her sister Maureen entered just a few years ago.
Increased price for pigs at the monthly Cavan Fair with bonhams up £1 per pair. The prices of cattle were fair with cows in good supply . Yearlings £32-35 two year olds from £50-60 ponies £30-40 knackers £50-60 donkeys £8-12 bonhams £9-£14 and carrying sows £30-36.
Mary Coyle from Cootehill tops the honours lists at Loreto College scoring a spectacular seven honours with a pass in Maths. She was followed by Una Clarke Rose McInerney Aíne Sullivan Ann Leonard Dympna McGinnity Mary McEntee Florence Elliott and Doreen Smyth.
“Opening announcement Tractamotors Service Department. Estimates free. Phone Cavan 205. Agents for Morris Wolsey M G Riley and Morris Commercial vehicles”
August 25th 1962 Ex President of the USA Ike D Eisenhower and his wife Mamie fly into Dublin for a private four day visit to Ireland. Met at the Airport by old friend ex President Sean T O Kelly. They later flew by helicopter to lay a wreath on the grave of Commander Barry in Wexford. He left Cobh to return home on the SS America.
Griffith Black has sold his residence ‘Drumbar House’ to a German business man who hopes to set up a farming and leisure enterprise in the area. Black’s Butcher’s will continue in Cavan and Bailieboro and will be managed by Phil Donohoe who is 18 years with Black’s .
Dympna McConnell ‘Arch’ Cavan wins £500 in the Gael Linn Pools. The cheque was presented to Dympna by Fintan Ginnity Gael Linn Raymond Carroll local representative with a delighted Frank McConnell husband also in the picture.
Cavan save their worst performance in many years to go down 1-8 to 1-6 to Roscommon in the All Ireland Semi Final at Croke Park before an attendance of 48,000 with many more tuned into RTE for the first ever televised gaelic football game. Roscommon hard tackling and tough gave Cavan no room and the forwards had a total off day with both Charlie Gallagher and Con Smith missing a litany of easy frees which would have swung the game. Cavan’s half back line of Tony Morris Tom Maguire and Jim McDonnell were superb and drove forward at every opportunity. When Sean Og Flood was injured in the first half and referee John Dowling rather harshly punished the Cavan keeper for lying on the ball although he was seriously injured, Jim McDonnell stepped into the breach and saved a well struck penalty from Des Feeley at the expense of a fifty. Ray Carolan and Tom Lynch were strangely lethargic and subdued at midfield neither relishing the hard tackling Roscommon tactics. Cavan led by 1-1 to 0-2 at half time. The goal being scored by James Brady who was carrying an injury that required treatment. Hugh Barney O Donohoe came on at half time to replace Tommy Galligan and set about unsettling the Roscommon half back line who up until then had roamed freely and unmarked throughout the field with Ronan Craven and the veteran Gerry O Malley starring for the Westerners who were not given a hope of beating Cavan who had comprehensively destroyed the reigning All Ireland Champions Down in the Ulster Final. PJ Gorman replaced the injured Sean Og Flood in the Cavan goal and acquitted himself with honour. Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey and Mickey Brady were sound throughout in the Cavan defence. The final nail in the coffin was delivered by Roscommon’s Tony Kenny when he got through for the decisive goal in the 22nd minute of the second half and Cavan laid siege to the Roscommon goal to the end with their only reward coming from a ‘rasper’ from Jimmy Stafford which sailed over the bar and sent Roscommon through to play Kerry in the All Ireland Final at the end of September. The statistics of the game are pathetic with James Brady scoring a goal for Cavan after 18 minutes and Charlie Gallagher a point after 20 minutes with Roscommon only scoring two points in the period but containing the Cavan onslaught. In the second half Seamus McMahon had a point after 2 minutes Charlie Gallagher for once was on target after 8 minutes and followed with another point in the 18th minute. Con Smith who had a nightmare afternoon was on target after 23 minutes and Jimmy Stafford was just a little high as he scored Cavan’s final point on 30 minutes with time up. Cavan Sean Og Flood Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Mickey Brady Tony Morris Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Ray Carolan Tom Lynch Con Smith Tommy Galligan Jimmy Stafford Seamus McMahon Charlie Gallagher and James Brady. Subs PJ O Gorman for Sean Og Flood Hugh Barney O Donohoe for Tommy Galligan Mick Ryan Cavan Gaels for Seamus McMahon.
Cavan Motor Club Treasure Hunt is won by Frank Connolly of Drumalee 2nd C Daniels. Monnie Donohoe the only lady competitor was unplaced. After the rally the first committee was formed consisting of M/S C Rolleston Billy Morris D McHugh Norman Cinnamond Frank Connolly Tom McHugh Thomas ‘Toggy’ Connolly Mervyn Johnston with Derek Morris acting as Secretary with a further meeting scheduled for the Ulster Arms on the 29th August 1962.
Michael J Smith Drumalee catches a magnificent 3 lbs 5 ½ ozs rainbow trout on the recently stocked Annagh Lake. This is by far the heaviest fish since the lake was stocked by Cavan Angling Club with rainbow fry.
Legion of Mary return thanks to all who travelled on their annual pilgrimage to Knock particularly Dr Gunn who looked after the invalids and Father PJ Gargan Spiritual Director.
“Wanted boy or girl two to four years experience of the drapery trade living outdoor. Please state salary expected. Apprentice girl outdoor please, state salary expected. Maurice Brady Cavan.”
September 1st 1962 Innovative idea from Show Committee in Virginia as they erect a new Technical School on the site adjacent to their showground’s at a cost of £19,000 and transfer the school completed to the VEC for £5,000. The outstanding balance will be raised from promoting dances in the Ramor Ballroom. The school which will accommodate over 100 students and took 18 months to build was declared officially open by the Minister for Education Dr Patrick Hillery TD.
Killymooney Lake just a few hundred yards from Cavan town centre is stocked with tench and bream and the west bank developed with access to the lake signed and made accessible for the first time. Hugh Gough Secretary of the Association says that this amenity will prove particularly attractive to anglers from the UK who have no transport.
Mervyn Hilary and Ethna Clarke are pictured with the 1st 2nd and 3rd winners for the heavy horse section at Oldcastle Show winning the class for the Thomascourt stables for the third successive year.
“ Transistor radios record players and all types of records Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88.”
Cavan Gaels qualify for the Cavan Minor Final beating Crosserlough 3-8 to 1-6 in the semi final at Stradone in atrocious weather conditions with heavy rain falling throughout the hour. Both sides served up very attractive football after adapting to the conditions. Brilliant performances from Paddy Lyons at midfield and Ray Dunne who was a colossus at centre half back. Carroll, Ready and the accurate Dermot Burke were outstanding in the forward line and threatened danger every time they were in procession. Scorers for the Gaels Dermot Burke 1-2 Larry Ready 0-3 Johnny Cusack 1-2 John Sullivan 1-0 and PJ Carroll 0-1. The teams were tied at Gaels 1-1 Crosserlough 0-4 at the interval. Referee was Mick McCarthy Stradone.
Patrick B Reilly son of Michael and Mrs Reilly Ashe Street wins a County Cavan Scholarship to Saint Patrick’s College soon after coming back from the Gaeltacht in Gweedore where he was also on a scholarship. Sean Gaffney son of John and Mrs Gaffney 20 Saint Patrick’ Swellan also won a County Council Scholarship to Saint Patrick’s College. Both boys were members of the all conquering De La Salle football teams who won the Urban Championship.
Fred Newbold a visiting angler from England lands a record 7 lbs 1 ozs bream at Sally Lake near Cavan town. In five days fishing Fred landed an incredible 501 lbs of bream. Many of the fish were over 6 lbs in weight.
“New branch of William E Berney to open in Cavan on Friday 14th September 1962 . Branches already established in Cootehill and Drogheda with outstanding television rental sales and service. Rentals from 11/6 per week.”
Stradone beat Drumalee in the Junior B Divisional Final at Breffni Park. Mick McCarthy was immense for the winners and the Drumalee defence could not cope with his height in fielding and strength in fetching and kicking. He was easily the man of the match. Tom Flynn was the only one of the Drumalee defence to emerge with his reputation intact. Up front Tony Coyle and Frank Walsh who scored Drumalee’s only goal were easily the best forwards. Referee Fintan Tierney.
September 8th 1962 Padraic Nulty former member of Ballinagh GFC and county footballer is in the intensive unit at Dunstable Hospital London following injuries received while playing for his club Saint Patrick’s against Saint Columcille’s of Saint Albans in the Hereford League. Padraic who is very well known and popular in the area only emigrated twelve months ago.
Cavan who were so impressive in their semi final win over Cork are the favourites to win the Junior All Ireland Home Final in Saint Mary’s Park Ardee next Sunday against near neighbours Meath who accounted for Leitrim in desperate conditions at Ballinamore in the second semi final. Cavan are sound in defence and attack but the loss of their star midfielder and captain clerical student Tomsie Smith Mullahoran is a cruel blow on the eve of the final.
Cavan Oliver Plunkett’s defeat Lavey 6-16 to 0-1 in the Under 16 Juvenile Final at Breffni Park. Scorers Larry Ready 2-6 John Cusack 0-6 Dickey Smith 1-3 Jim Mooney 1-1 and Michael Walsh 1-1. Team Matt Donnolly Brian O Reilly Raymond Carroll Joey O Keefe Francis Galligan Micheal Greenan Eamonn Greenan S McGearty Larry Ready Dermot Burke Johnny Cusack Dickey Smith T Smith Jim Mooney and Michael Walsh. The cup was presented to the winning captain Larry Ready by Father Paddy Morris CC Chairman of the Minor County Board.
Dr Mary F Cooney with an address at the ‘County Hotel Main Street Cavan’ is appointed Assistant County Medical Officer for Health in Donegal. She is daughter of Mark Cooney formerly County MOH Lisdarn now living in Castleknock who was Cavan Medical Officer for Health until his retirement quite recently.
Cavan Technical School is bursting at the seams as 201 new pupils enrol for acceptance. Most of them will have to be refused as there is no room in the school despite the fact that they are using the nearby Protestant Hall as an auxiliary class room.
Flynn Cup at Lough Sheelin next Sunday entry £1 including boat payable at Kilnahard starting at 1 pm with the weigh in back in Kilnahard at 6 pm.
Cavan beat Waterford 112 to 96 in National Quiz televised on RTE 1. Team Dr Philip O Connell Virginia author of the ‘History of the Diocese of Kilmore’ Jack Binchey Solicitor and Mrs McCormack from Killeshandra.
Sean Kelly buys the bungalow at Moynehall formerly owned by PJ McGovern for £1.850. Thomas J Fitzpatrick had carriage while the Auctioneer was JC Brady MIAA Belturbet.
William Pike and Mrs A R McLoughlin win the final tournament of the year in the splendidly appointed Cavan Lawn Tennis Club in Farnham Street. Play was suspended several times during a showery afternoon. Thirty competitors competed and Martin Burns and Ann Reardon were runners up.
Mary Coyle brilliant student who topped the honours list at Loreto College gets her just reward when she is awarded a place at the Teacher Training College and a Scholarship to University. Una Clarke Breda Duffy and Rose McInerney former Loreto students are all called to the Teacher’s Training College. Kitty Brady Mary Dunne Kathleen O Brien Mary McCann Terri Dungan Marlis Smith Sinead Blessing Sheila Brady and Mary Bartley top the list at the Inter Cert exams at Loreto College.
September 15th 1962 New factory for Cavan ‘Cavan Engineering’ on 35 acre site at Annagelliffe formerly owned by Jim Mulvaney. The directors are named as Con P Smith and William Kodel of Laungen West Germany. The factory will make farm machinery for export with sales expected to reach £0.5 million in year one rising to £1 million within five years. It will employ 100 people by the Summer of 1963. Joint venture between Smith’s of Cavan and Kodel’s of Laungen West Germany. The details were announced at a dinner hosted by the promoters in the Farnham Hotel. Smith’s of Cavan was established by the great Con P Smith in 1932 at a site in Upper Connolly Street just on the Dublin Road. They were awarded the lucrative Austin dealership in 1936. After a brief period of inactivity because of the War they resumed by being appointed Massey Ferguson Farm Machinery Agents in 1947. Smith’s of Cavan began to make headlines with the rebuilding of reconditioned tractors pioneered by Con P in 1956 exporting to Germany and Denmark as well as selling in every county in the Republic. In recent years they have established the Smith Motor Group in sixteen locations throughout Ireland. Kodel and Bohm were founded in Laungen in Bavaria on the River Danube in 1870. Present at the dinner in the Farnham Hotel where the announcement was made were Paddy Smith TD Minister for Agriculture Seamus Dolan TD Paddy Reilly TD Senator Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman Cavan Urban Council Paddy Conaty Vice Chairman Cavan Urban Council Paddy Gaffney Town Engineer Senator Cole Chairman of Cavan County Council Dermot McCarthy County Manager Tom McCarren President Cavan Chamber of Commerce Tom McKenna Vice President Cavan Chamber of Commerce Willie O Hanlon Chairman Cavan Development Association Maurice Jackson Cavan UDC and Cavan Development Association Stephen Kelly Manager Provider’s Mr McCabe Manager Smith Motor Group Con A Smith Con P Smith JJ Smith Dublin JD Mulcahy Board Smith Motor Group PC Kilroy Do MF Duggan Director Do and Development Association Dublin and Cavan. Grants are pledged from Industrial Development Association and the Industrial Development Credit Company
Pat Plunkett son of Mrs Plunkett and the late Thomas Plunkett Ballyhaise is awarded a University Scholarship on the results of his Leaving Cert exam. Pat is a past pupil of Patrician College Ballyfinn.
Sean McQuillan aerial erector with WE Berney and native of Rockfield Clones falls thirty feet to the ground while erecting a television aerial in College Street. He is detained at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital where his condition is described as ‘serious’.
Sean Galligan formerly of Smith’s Stores Dublin Road Cavan and a native of Connolly Street and Cathedral Road is the new Manager of Berney’s Cavan which opened in Eugene Cullivan’s old shop in Upper Main Street. It is Berney’s third branch having been founded in Cootehill in 1935 and a new branch opened in Shop Street Drogheda in 1951. Top class products with guaranteed after sales service and on rental all is free including valves tubes parts insurance. W E Berney is Vice President of the Wireless Dealer’s Association and is expert in the erection of small cable systems feeding a maximum of ten houses and dispensing with aerials in large blocks and flats.
Brother Manus Smith OSF Creighan Cavan Brother Richard Keogh OSF Oghill Ballinagh and Brother Wilfred Curry OSF Ballyconnell are professed at the Franciscan Monastery Annaghdown Galway.
Frank Cinnamond is 1st in the final exams at the College of Commerce Rathmines and receives his prize of £10 from Philip Walker President Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Frank is son of Edward and Mrs Cinnamond formerly 55 Church Street Cavan.
Death of James E Slowey Railway Road formerly foreman at the GNR Garage Cavan until his recent retirement. Old and respected resident he was extremely popular with all his colleagues. Survived by his wife Louise one son and daughters. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore cemetery.
Death of Maria Dolan wife of James Dolan Wolfe Tone Street at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was a member of a well known deeply respected Cavan family and was known for her deep faith Christian charity and hospitality. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Cullies cemetery.
Sixty Boy Scouts are home from Enniscrone where 100 miles from home they had a wonderful two week holiday with swimming drill games camp fire and sing songs. There are now six patrols and each had their own tent and sleeping arrangements while all catering cooking etc was done in rotation by each Patrol. The Scouts were in charge of John Donohoe Scoutmaster and Father Torlac O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College with valuable assistance from Gerard Finegan Tommy Monahan and Des Lambert.
Prices are well up at Cavan Fair with a good supply of cattle. Yearlings £25-30 three year olds £65-70 milch cows £45-55 springers £55-65 working horses £ 45-55 ponies £30-40 donkeys £8-12 carrying sows £30-£35 and bonhams £8-12 per pair.
September 22nd 1962 Patrick Gaffney well known Cavan footballer ‘Ardeevin’ Latt is pictured with his 18 month old wonder dog ‘Pocket Gun’ which he has just sold for £2,000 to an English greyhound enthusiast. Phil Fitzpatrick the trainer is also pictured saying goodbye to the dog which won five of its six races with four of the wins at Shelbourne Park where he is unbeaten.
For the last two Sundays of the season Jackson’s are offering return fares to Bundoran for 10/- Telephone 29 (4 lines).
How wrong can you be ? Pat O Neill predicts that Roscommon will step up on their semi final form against Cavan and beat Kerry in this Sunday’s senior All Ireland Final. Kerry are in their 30th final and with Mick O Connell very impressive against Dublin they will be a force to be reckoned with !
Bailieboro fielding a big strong team with intricate teamwork defeat the more fancied Cavan Gaels in the Cavan Minor Final 3-3 to 2-5 at Breffni Park in a game of two halves with the storm force wind playing a pivotal role. Baileboro had the star of the show in captain Peter Pritchard at centre half back who attacked from the rear at every opportunity. With the aid of the breeze Shamrock’s swept into an early lead scoring 1-2 to the Gael’s no score. Pat Tinnelly at midfield ensured that the forward division who were running rings around the Gaels rearguard got plenty of opportunities. McGurk Kelly Clarke and Keogan were very prominent chalking up 2-3 to the Gaels 1-1 at half time. The second half was a total contrast with the Gael’s now aided by the elements weaving intricate patterns through the Shamrock’s defence. Ray Dunne was immense at centre half back while Paddy Lyons lorded it for the Gael’s in the middle of the field scoring the equalising point from 50 yards out bringing gasps of amazement from the large attendance. Cavan Gaels were on their way to a famous victory when Larry Ready was injured and had to be carried off. After the lengthy delay Peter Pritchard swung it for Bailieboro playing himself to a standstill and the Shamrock’s got the winning score on the stroke of time. Scorers for the Gaels Dermot Burke 2-0 Larry Ready 0-1 Paddy Lyons 0-2 and Tommy Smith 0-2. Shamrock scorers R Keogan 1-0 I Cumney 1-1 M McGurk 1-0 and M Kelly 0-2.
Live relay of the Kerry V Roscommon All Ireland Final on RTE at Captain O Sullivan Hall Drumavaddy admission 2/-.
.Death of the famous Jim McCabe late of Araghan Cavan in Philadelphia. Emigrated to the USA in 1915. He was very well known in business circles and was a director of the McCabe Group of Companies in the USA and the Red Hill Quarry Company. Survived by his wife Cecelia sons James Tom Pete Matt Bernie and daughter Mary Ann brothers Pat and Bernard in Philadelphia and sister MA Smith ‘Alackan House’ Cavan. He was visited just last week by JJ Smith well known Dublin builder and civil engineering contractor who is one of the principals of the new factory ‘Cavan Engineering’ being built at Annagelliffe.
Patricia O Reilly Ballyhaise a clerk in New Ireland Assurance is presented with a wallet of notes on the occasion of her retirement from the Company to get married in a few weeks time. Generous tributes are paid to Patricia as an outstanding servant of the New Ireland Company by both Superintendent Mr Closkey and Vice Superintendent Mr O Donnell at a farewell luncheon in the Imperia; Hotel.
Death of Ruby Brownlee Latt . One of Cavan’s oldest and most distinguished citizens who were involved in farming in Keadue Lane and Latt. Ruby herself was a gifted gardener and specialised in cultivating roses many times winner of rosettes at Cavan Agricultural Show. She was known for her Christian virtue and gentle demeanour. Predeceased by her husband some years ago she is survived by nephews nieces neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Annagh new cemetery with Archdeacon Shire officiating.
John P Keogan sells his modern bungalow at Latt to Charlie Corr Veterinary Surgeon Longford for £3,275. The sale was conducted by Brian Murphy of M/S Murphy and Quinn Cavan.
Bridge Club first session of the new season is won by N/S Dr McQuaid and Maura Maloney E/W Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold.
National Coarse Fishing Association founded following a well attended meeting in the Annally Hotel Longford. Chairman J Dolan Carrick on Shannon Vice Chairman Benny Geoghegan Castleblayney Treasurer S Peyton Castleblayney Secretary Hugh Gough Cavan.
“Unveiled to day the all new Ford Consul Cortina-the small car with the big difference. Up to 40 mile MPG 4 Wheel all synchronised gear box . Generous 5 seater roominess with excellent all round panoramic vision. Ten HP Taxation Class. Price £598 ex Cork Jackson’s Garage Cavan. “
September 29th 1962 Death of Rev Arthur D Barton former Bishop of Kilmore Ardagh and Elphin at his residence 71 Wellington Road Dublin at the age of 81. He was Archbishop of Dublin from February 7th 1939 until his retirement on the grounds of ill health in 1956. He was Bishop of Kilmore from April 1930 until his appointment to Dublin in 1939 and was consecrated Bishop at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh. Survived by his wife daughters Mrs D Hartford Ziona Lodge Rathgar Dublin 6 Mrs Barbara Lane Lambee House Lisburn and one son Harry a captain in the British Navy.
Sister Mary Vincent OSF daughter of Katie O Rourke and the late James O Rourke Butlersbridge is home on holiday from her convent in Illinois USA. She is over 34 years in religion and was last home in the Bridge four years ago.
Cavan Fire Brigade vainly battle to save £200 worth of hay from shed at Terry Sheridan’s Tierquin. The alarm was raised by Michael Gaffney Ballinagh at 12:25 am on Sunday morning and the Brigade brought the blaze under control at 11:25 am on Sunday morning saving a neighbouring dwelling and rick.
Kerry stroll to their 20th All Ireland title beating Roscommon 1-12 to 1-6 in the poorest final in recent history. The game was effectively over after 45 seconds when a nervous mix up in the Roscommon defence allowed Gary McMahon to punch a goal to the net. Led by Sean Og Sheehy his brothers Brian and Paudie were also on the team all sons of Kerry legend John Joe Sheehy from Rock Street Tralee. Despite missing chance after chance the shaky Roscommon attack were awarded a penalty mid way through the first half and Roscommon at last opened their account with a well taken goal from Don Feely who drove hard and true past the helpless Johnny Culloty in the Kerry goals. Kerry led at half time by 1-8 to 1-1 and in the second half with Mick O Connell Sean Murphy and Tom Long to the fore Kerry led by 1-11 to 1-2 but Kerry took their foot off the accelerator letting Roscommon score four points all from frees before closing the deal with a point by Paudie Sheehy. Roscommon scored only one point from play with the peerless Don Feeley scoring 1-5 all from placed balls. Mick O Connell who was strangely subdued at midfield still managed to contribute 7 points from placed balls. Tom Long and Sean Murphy were superb for the Kingdom winning their 20th All Ireland in their 30th appearance in the Final. Cavan will play Kerry in the Ground’s Tournament Semi Final at Croke Park in two weeks time.
Purty Good wins the Greyhound Oaks for owner trainer Paddy Gaffney at Shelbourne Park. Didn’t win any of her heats, the 18 month puppy was drawn in trap 2 and shot right out of the start headed once at the first bend but after that the Cavan ‘black’ was on her own coming home with two lengths to spare in an impressive time of 29.22 to win Paddy Gaffney the 1st prize of £750 and the magnificent Oak’s trophy. Purty Good by Jungle Man out of Gaffney’s brilliant bitch ‘Pocket Glass’ and is a little sister of ‘Pocket Gun’ whom Gaffney’s sold last week for a reported £2,000 to a London syndicate. The sire Jungle Man is now in great demand and his stud fee has shot up from 30-40 guineas in one week.
Cavan Rugby Club entertain Malone in their first game of the season at Saint Phelim’s Place. All players meet at the Railway Hotel at 2:30 for game kicking off at 3.
Death of Alice Brady in Enniskillen. She was sister of Elizabeth Johnston Wolfe Tone Street and Mrs Bridget Ryan Connolly Street.
Dr Brian Galligan Chairman Cavan Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann presents Secretary Lena Murtagh with a canteen of cutlery to mark her forthcoming marriage at a supper and social in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Maureen McDonald and Dr Paddy Maloney E/W JP Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Death of Mary Ann Doonan 10 Lakeview a member of one of Cavan’s best known and most respected families. Her husband John is a well known chimney sweep and former member of the staff of Cavan UDC. She was mother of Willie Doonan Cavan and Ulster All Ireland footballer. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Death of Edward McKeon 6 Emmett Place at an advanced age. Well known Cavan resident he was highly respected and very well known over a wide area. Funeral from the Cathedral to Laragh cemetery.
CIE report a deficit of £1.69 million up to the end of March 1962 with a figure of £2.15 million for wages and shortened working week.
October 5th 1962 September 1962 was the wettest ever recorded at the Weather Station at Kevitt Castle with 7.38 inches reported on 23 rainy days. Only for a dry spell from the 18th -22nd September when no rain fell the figures would have been much worse. Only a paltry 4.34 inches fell in September 1961.
US Naval Commander Walter Schirra orbits the earth 5 ¾ times at the record height of 176 miles up in the sky. Blasted off from Cape Canaveral in Florida he landed within 9,000 yards of target just off Midway Island in the Pacific. Smooth operation everything went according to plan.
Father Timothy Connolly Superior General of the Maynooth Mission to China in Dalgan Park Navan will minister in South America as a Missioner as soon as his ten year stint as Superior General of the Order finishes at the end of October 1962. He will spend some time in language school brushing up his Spanish before proceeding to South America. He was born in Ballinagh in 1904 educated at Ballinagh NS Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth and USA. He was ordained for the Diocese of Kilmore in 1927 and spent 7 years on the teaching staff of Saint Patrick’s College. In 1934 he joined the Maynooth Mission to China and in 1935 he was assigned to America until 1947 when he was appointed Superior of the American Mission. In 1952 he was elected Superior General of the Order and was resident at Dalgan Park Navan. He travelled all over Asia Australia New Zealand Oceania and North and South America during his ten year period as Superior General of the Order. He was the first to introduce the scheme whereby secular priests can spend a period on the missions before returning to their own Diocese. There are now twenty such priests helping the Order all over the world.
Philip ‘Lightening’ Murray John Joe O Reilly and Paddy Lyons make their inter county debut against Meath at the opening of the new Kilnacrott football complex. The teams were paraded by the Oldcastle Brass and Reed Band under conductor Joe Carroll. The pitch was waterlogged in places following two days of torrential rain but the crowd of over 4,000 got great value for money as Cavan beat Meath 3-9 to 3-5 in a rather one sided game with Meath only coming alive in the closing stages when they scored three goals. Cavan led by 2-7 to 0-2 at the interval. The game was played at a cracking pace with a strong south westerly wind blowing.
Maurice Jackson is seen handing over the keys of the new Ford Zephyr 4 which was purchased from him by the Lord Mayor of Dublin JJ O Keeffe TD.
Death of Bridget McGahon Saint Brigid’s Square Dundalk. She was a member of one of Cavan’s foremost families the Mallon’s from College Street and had resided in Dundalk for many years. She was a lady of great Christian virtue and was known for her charity and hospitality. She is survived by her sons daughters nephews nieces and a host of friends both in Cavan and Dundalk. Funeral from Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Dundalk to Saint Patrick’s cemetery.
Death of Thomas Lynch at the residence of his son Tommy 31 Tullac Mongan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital after a long illness. He was one of Cavan’s greatest supporters and seldom missed a game in nearby Breffni Park. He was also a keen follower of Crubany Cavan Harps and latterly Cavan Gaels Clubs. He is survived by his wife and family. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Season of lectures sponsored by Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne in the Technical School throughout the winter will take place every two weeks. Brian O Mordha will get the ball rolling on October 12th with ‘Life in Ireland before the famine 1800-1840’. On October 26th Father Frank McKiernan will lecture on ‘Catholic Emancipation’. On November 9th Tom Barron will lecture on ‘Popular Education’. On November 23rd Father Augustine Leydon Saint Patrick’s College will lecture on ‘The Revolutionary Movement- Young Ireland and Fenianism’. On December 7th Father Charles Travers will lecture on ‘The Land War’ and finally on the 21st December Barry J Cullen will deliver a lecture on ‘Parnell and the Irish Parliamentary Party’.
Bridge Club N/S Dr J McQuade and Maura Maloney E/W Jin Rafter and Jim Leonard.
Father ABC McGrath Diocesan Director of Plain Song Festival announces the dates for the 1963 celebration. 30th April Cavan 7th May Drumkeeran 14th May Ballinamore 21st May Bailieboro with Solemn High Mass at each venue to commence the festival.
October 13th 1962 Second Ecumenical Council commences in Rome with Pope John XXIII declaring the Council open from the high altar of Saint Peter’s seated on the throne and just over the grave of Saint Peter. 6,000 Cardinals Archbishops Prelates Abbotts heads of states and members of ancient noble families. The Cardinals and dignitaries were in their robes of snow white as bells rang out not only over Rome but throughout the world including Tom Fleming ringing the Cathedral Bell for over ten minutes to signal the start of the Council. Most observers in Rome reckon that the Council will last 12-18 months with the first session finishing by Christmas.
Father Anthony Brady son of Mr and Mrs James Brady Ballyhaise who was ordained on June 3rd in Saint Kieran’s College Kilkenny is off to minister in Australia on the 1st November .
“Old Mill Bar Upper Main Street Bar Lounge and Restaurant specialising in catering for football teams. Proprietor Andy Galligan Phone 261”
October 20th 1962 Pictured on the front page are two ESB climbers at the top of the new 125 foot tower which the ESB have erected adjacent to Hugh ‘Bud’ McNamara’s on the Gallows Hill. They will now be able to contact their fleet of vans in the area by wireless telephone communication from the offices at Kelly’s Terrace Cavan while the operators in the van can speak back to base.
Death of the legendary Rev Canon Tom Maguire Parish Priest of Ballyhaise at the age of 87 a man reputed to have a wide range of healing powers with people from all over flocking to his door in times of sickness and distress. He was a great Gael and Chairman of Cavan County Board GAA from 136-1942 touring America with Cavan in 1936 and 1938. He was a noted footballer with Templeport and in latter years he was a much respected referee. He played a leading role in the redevelopment of Breffni Park in 1952 and was also a member of Cavan Vocational Education Committee for many years. Members of the great Cavan teams of the past with whom he was associated carried the coffin from his residence to Saint Mary’s Church where the GAA and students from the Agricultural College formed a guard of honour and children from the local schools lines the roadways leading to the Church with bunches of flowers in their hands.. He was son of the late Mr and Mrs Michael Maguire NT Templeport and was educated at Templeport NS Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth where he was ordained in June 1918. He served in Crosserlough Mullagh Bruskey Cootehill Glenfarne and was appointed Parish Priest Castletara by Bishop Patrick Lyons in 1946. He was responsible for the complete renovation of Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara and completed the work started by his predecessor Father Lynch PP in erecting and furnishing the Church of Saint Mary On The Hill formerly The Old Cathedral of Saint Patrick Cavan. He also built several classrooms on to the existing Saint Mary’s school in Ballyhaise. He is survived by his sister Mrs ER Tiernan NT Carville House Bawnboy. He was uncle of Father Thomas Tiernan CC Bawnboy and Sister Mary Agnes Irish Sisters of Charity Dublin. All GAA games in the county were cancelled as a mark of respect and in the Cavan V Leitrim game in Ballinamore two minutes silence was observed before the throw in while the Cavan players wore black arm bands. Rev Thomas Tiernan was the chief celebrant of the Solemn Office and Requiem Mass. Monsignor D Fitzpatrick Dean of Kilmore presided in the absence of Bishop Quinn in Rome for the Ecumenical Vatican Council 2. The deacon was Father James Carroll sub deacon Father Vincent Duffy and MC Father PJ Corrigan Denn. The chanters were Fathers Torlac O Reilly and Father ABC McGrath Cavan.
National League game between Cavan and Leitrim in Ballinamore abandoned due to the sudden death of great Leitrim Gael Dan Gallogly Drumrane Ballinamore seven minutes from the end of a game that Cavan were winning 1-6 to 1-4. After consultation with Cavan and Leitrim officials referee Padraig Lang abandoned the game.
Cavan Juvenile League commences over the winter months in Cavan town where the captains are pictured Larry Ready Captain Saint Aidan’s Raymond Carroll Captain Saint Killian’s Johnny Cusack will captain Saint Patrick’s Brian O Reilly Saint Columcille’s Micheal Greenan Saint Aidan’s and Dermot Burke Captain of Saint Finian’s.
13th Annual Cavan County Council Staff Dance in the Town Hall on 25th October with music by Donie Collins spots novelties dress optional. No invitations issued in Cavan area. Admission 7/6.
Father Breslin OMI presides at the well attended closing ceremony of the Men’s Mission in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim.
Tomas McAnna Abbey Theatre will give a two day course on drama production at Saint Felim’s School covering all aspects of stage management lighting make up costumes etc.
Cavan Bridge Club 1962-1963 President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Captain Dermot Morgan Secretary Kathleen Sullivan Treasurer Maureen McDonald. Committee Rev Father Sean O Reilly Ina Hickey Jim Leonard Dr Paddy D Maloney and H Carthy.
Mick Clarke buys his residence in Church Street from Kathleen Marron ‘The Bungalow’ Cathedral Road for £2,810.
Margaret Cusack daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Cusack Killymeehan Stradone on her 21st Birthday is pictured receiving £6,000 and interest from George V Maloney Junior. She held a 1/8 share in the Hospital Sweepstakes win by a consortium from Stradone some years ago but was prevented from taking possession of her winnings until she reached twenty one.
“Wanted building sites in or around Cavan town in one two or three lots. Brian Murphy ‘Murphy and Quinn’ 89 Main Street Cavan Phone 290 or Ballyjamesduff 20. Branches in Longford Sligo and Cavan.
October 27th 1962 World on the brink of nuclear war as President Kennedy gives orders to bomb the Russian ships carrying equipment for surveillance in Cuba. For many days Khrushchev held firm until the point of no return came and with the stakes at the immediate prospect of Nuclear War between the two super powers the Russian ships are called back as the world breaths a huge sigh of relief. Pope John XXIII in his plea from the Vatican asks world leaders to do all in their power to further the cause of peace and avoid confrontation the results of which could mean extinction for the entire human race. In Ireland and Cavan all shops are sold out of tinned foods etc as people make preparations to be evacuated to shelters while all units of the Army FCA Garda Civil Defence are on red alert all week until the Russian climb down allows people to return to normal and give thanks to God that the world is saved from certain extinction.
Another fine display by Cavan beating Meath 1-6 to 0-4 in the first round of the National League in Breffni Park. Cavan led by 0-3 to 0-2 at the interval when they switched Jim McDonnell to centre forward brought in Hugh Barney O Donohoe at centre field and switched the versatile Donal O Grady to left half back to fill McDonnell’s place Immediately the switches paid off with Jim McDonnell connecting to a sublime cross by Mick Ryan Cavan Gaels to crash in a great goal after only three minutes of the second half. Gabriel Kelly was man of the match with great support from Tom Maguire Tony Morris Mickey Brady and PJ McCaffrey. Paddy Lyons was brilliant in the Cavan goal. The forwards without Charlie Gallagher lacked penetration and both Philip Murray and John Joe O Reilly were ruled out through injury. Cavan will now play Kerry next Sunday in the semi final of the Ground’s Tournament. Matt McHugh is understudy to the youthful Paddy Lyons in the Cavan goal Jim McDonnell continues on the 40. James Brady is at full forward flanked by Jimmy Stafford and Mick Ryan Cavan Gael’s.
Death of Patrick Fay 19 Owen Roe Cavan just five months after the death of his wife. He fought in the First World War seeing action in Europe and when he came home joined the Irish Army which he served for many years. He was known as a great friendly character who could recall many events at the turn of the century and lived through turbulent times. Survived by his sons daughters grandchildren friends and neighbours. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Committee Prize at Cavan Bridge Club is won N/S Surgeon Bertie Cullen and Patrick Coghlan N/S George Maloney Junior and Rev Sean O Reilly.
Ultan O Reilly will give the first recital of the season at 23 Farnham Street next Monday night with new members particularly welcome.
British Legion are calling a meeting of ex service men and women for the ‘Hut’ in Farnham Street next week.
“Halloween Bracks with lucky rings. New slice pan and batch. Pat McDonnell’s Bakery Cavan”.
No Celt for November 3rd 1962
November 10th 1962 Rainfall in October is only 1.89 inches while last year it was slightly higher at 1.98 inches.
Long discussion at Urban Council meeting about the location of the new public convenience to replace the old one situated in the Market Square. Paddy Gaffney Town Engineer says he has three prime sites in mind 1 The Diamond at the bottom of Mitchell Street 2 The Bus Office and 3 Site adjacent to the Legion Hut in Farnham Street. The cost of the new convenience will be £5-10,000 depending on the type of model chosen by the Council. Johnny O Rourke and JP Walsh favour the site adjacent to the Legion Hut as it is near the Town Hall and Bus Office and easily to locate for visitors to the town.
Death of Bridget Brady Town Hall Street. Native of Dublin she was a quiet unassuming deeply religious woman and extremely popular over a wide area. She was wife of the well know Peter Paul Brady a former member of Cavan UDC and well known coarse angler in the area. Peter has been blind for many years and was cared for by his wife in their own home. She is survived by her three daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan officiated.
Dermot McCarthy County Manager announces to the Urban Council meeting that the Egg Market is now back in vacant possession of the Council following their settlement with Mr TFJ McCormack Monaghan in the sum of £2,168-19-2 in the Circuit Court. A figure of £218 to be deducted from the award for unpaid current rent. Tom Fitzpatrick announces that a foreign firm willing to employ 35-40 people have had a look at the Egg Market and ear marked it for future development. Joe McGovern states that he would like to see it used as a car park to alleviate the bottle neck in Upper Main Street and Connolly Street.
Nelson Mandela leader of the African Nationalist Party is sentenced to 5 years in jail after being found guilty of incitement and of leaving South Africa without permission. Suspected of organising a nationwide strike.
Father AB McGrath officiates at the well attended visitation to Killygarry cemetery and the visitation to the equally well kept Cullies cemetery takes place next Sunday.
Virginia Blues the favourites will play Bailieboro Shamrock’s in the County Senior Football Final next Sunday preceded by the Junior Final where an emerging Cross play old stagers Mountnuggent.
Cavan Parochial Week will take place next week with Bingo Riffle Range Bazaar etc. The Musical Society join forces with the Boy Scouts and Cavan Girl’s Club to stage a variety concert when guest artistes will be Seamus De Faoite and Cumann Rinnce and Cabhan. The draw for £500 will take place at the interval of the concert.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Mr and Mrs Bradley.
At a meeting in the Railway Hotel with Seamus De Faoite presiding it was unanimously decided to wind up the affairs of ‘Cavan at Home Week’ an event which was stated ‘had outlived its usefulness’!
Michael Harding will give this week’s recital at Cavan Gramophone Club in 23 Farnham Street.
Saint David’s of Pembrokeshire built on the donations of poor Irish emigrants appeals for funds as it is the 1st Catholic Church to be built in Wales since the Reformation.
Death of Rose Anne McGuigan nee McCaffrey in Leeds Yorkshire. She was a native of Mitchell Street and was well known and highly respected member of the community before emigrating to Leeds many years ago. Survived by her brothers sister relatives and many friends. Funeral to take place in Leeds.
November 17th 1962 Tough hard hitting but sporting County Final ends all square with Bailieborough coming with a late surge to draw and almost take the spoils from Virginia Blues seeking their 4th success in the competition. The game finished in a welter of excitement with Bailieboro scoring 1-6 to Virginia Blue’s 0-9. Bailieboro led by 1-3 to 0-5 at half time but Virginia dominated the second half with their taller stronger and older players grinding down a smaller weaker and vastly inexperienced Bailieboro team who driven on by Pat Clarke and a very young but tall and strong Peter Pritchard almost caused the upset of the year. Fintan Tierney was an outstanding tolerant referee letting the play flow to the delight of the large crowd who paid over £200 in gate money. Cross won the Junior title 0-9 to Mountnuggent’s 1-5. Tommy Fitzsimmons at corner forward was man of the match and threatened danger every time he go the ball. Ray Carolan and Brendan Smith broke even at midfield in a game fiercely contested but played in a most sporting manner. Very Rev Father Timothy Connolly Maynooth Mission to China and former Superior General of the Order heads out on the mission fields of South America. The people of Ballinagh have come together to make him a presentation to be used in his missionary work. Donations to Dr Connolly Eddie McDwyer NT Sean Moriarity NT Peter Smith Post Office Paul Sheridan or Thomas Reilly Ballinagh.
Draw for £500 in prizes at Concert held in Town Hall results in Betty Casey of the Surgical Hospital winning the first prize of £100. Father Joe Dolan Adm thanks everyone who supported the Parochial Week telling the packed audience that “this year has seen all records broken with the draw alone making over £1,000”!
Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs O Sullivan E/W Owen McGovern and Father PJ Gargan.
Fair in Cavan with prices well down by £7-10 particularly for horses where supply was high but demand very poor. Good quality cattle fair demand and they held their prices. Yearlings £25-£35. Two year olds £40-48 three year old £50-55 bull calves £18-22 working horses £40-45 colts fillies £40-45 donkeys £5-10 carrying sows £32-35 bonhams £10-14 per pair.
November 24th 1962 Cavan Association in Dublin are treated to a lecture by Dr Louis Smith entitled ‘Some Aspects of the Common Market’. Con P Smith presided and Oliver Finlay was MC.
Technical Group from ESB advise Cavan Chamber of Commerce on ways and means of lighting up the town for Christmas. They recommend 18 festoon of coloured lamps two feet apart from Connolly Street to Church Street. Floodlighting of the most prominent buildings like the Town Hall and Cathedral could also be considered. The cost of the coloured lighting will be £230 and the Chamber members will collect the town commencing on Monday.
Death of Mary Ann Tully wife of Edward Tully Gartbrattan Cavan and late of Tullyconnelly Stradone at Saint Joseph’s Nursing Home Virginia. She was mother of Father EP Tully Shercock and Mrs Gerry Burke MPSI Main Street Cavan. Known throughout the county as a woman of great Christian charity her house was a refuge for the poor and destitute in society who always got a great welcome and meals and accommodation. She is survived by her sons daughters grandchildren relatives and many friends. There was a packed and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan followed by burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Laragh.
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December 1st 1962 Collection of the town for Cavan Industrial Association following on the announcement that the Smith Group were intent on developing a 15 acre site at Annagelliffe formerly owned by Jim Mulvaney with a German firm with the aim to assemble farm machinery for export. The response was mixed with many people very sceptical of the intentions of the promoters. Bridge Street and Kelly’s Terrace John McGinnity £10 Patricia Brady Cavan House £5 Mick Crosby £5 Walter Rehill £1 Margaret Smith £1 Hughie Maguire £3 Johnny Donohoe £3 Maire T Baxter £5 Charles McCourt £1 Griffith H Black £10 Pat Bennett £5 Munster and Leinster Bank £10. Town Hall Street Marona Foster £1 Jim Scanlon £2 Kathleen Bannon £2 Stan Mullery £1 Ashe Street Michael Young £5 Benny O Rourke 5 shillings. Dublin Road Tractamotors £10 Paddy Brady Tierquin £3 Cavan Mineral Water Company £10 Jim Mulvaney £1 Liam Bogue £2-2-0. Connolly Street Paddy Donnelly £1 Benny Conaty £5 Pat McGovern £5 Madge McCabe £3 Joe Crowe Dew Drop Inn £5. Coleman Road Peter Maguire ‘Bridge Hotel’ 10 shillings Don McMullin Railway Hotel £1 Brian Wall VS £1 Seamus Gilheaney £1 Paddy Conaty £1 Jim Malone £1 Colm Smith £2 Dr Tony Farrelly Lisdarn £5-5-0 J P Mansfield £3-3-0 and Charles Lord Legaland Dairies £1. Farnham Street Dermot Morgan £3 Brigid McDonald £10 Surgeon Bertie Cullen £1 Gerry Hunt BDS £1 Dr Brian Galligan £2 Tommy McDonald Building Contractor 10 shillings Sean P O Reilly VS £3-3-0 Eamon P Halton 10 shillings Senator Thomas J Fitzpatrick Solicitor £10 Paddy Conaty UDC £2 Willie Finegan Tierquin £1 and Sean Brady Annagelliffe 10 shillings. Further donations will be published in future editions of the Anglo Celt!
Death of Eugene Smith Crubany at his residence. A man of great integrity and Christian virtue. He was an outstanding neighbour to all those in the community. Survived by his sons daughters brother relatives and many friends. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
On a wet damp sod at Breffni Park before a very good attendance who paid gate receipts of over £200 bigger stronger Virginia Blues brush aside the challenge of a much depleted Bailieborough Shamrock’s side who once again had to do battle without 1/3 of their team who are confined to college as they study for the priesthood. Ironically the tall strong young mobile Peter Pritchard was man of the match fielding high and kicking long. For Virginia Noel Kellett was their ace forward and ironically again he was Peter Pritchard’s immediate opponent. Fintan Tierney was replaced as referee by the more experienced Simon Deignan who did a fine job of refereeing a game which was hard and fair with no unsavoury incidents.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce decide to go ahead with the erection of the 1st ever Christmas lights in Cavan with the poor shopkeeper again expected to contribute to the collection which commences on Monday. Cavan UDC have agreed to pay the cost of the ESB.
Cavan Bridge Club NS Surgeon PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Owen McGovern and Father PJ Gargan.
Andy O Brien presides at debate between Loreto College and a Town team with Loreto shading the verdict. They now travel to Carrickmacross to take part in the Gael Linn Finals.
December 8th 1962 Cavan GAA County Committee announce that they are in negotiations to purchase a strip of land from Bernard Harton to give them access from the Ballinagh Road to Breffni Park. The strip of land is 60 feet in width between Coulter’s and Bogue’s. The Chairman TP O Reilly points out that sites in the area are being sold for £5 per foot and the high price being asked is in line with this criteria. Simon Deignan propose that the Committee proceed with the purchase with Jack McConnell County Registrar seconding the proposal. The question of the referee for the replayed County Senior Final was raised with Matty McNamee explaining that both Bailieboro Shamrocks and Virginia Blues agreed not to nominate Fintan Tierney and instead submit a list of four names who they would accept as referee. Simon Deignan was the only man on each of the lists and was appointed to referee the replay.
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December 22nd 1962 Bishop Austin Quinn flies home from Rome and the Vatican Council for Christmas. The Irish Bishops were received in private audience by Pope John XXIII where the Pope authorised each of the Bishops to impart his blessing and plenary indulgence to members of their flocks in Ireland on condition that they in turn pray for the Pope’s intentions. The Pope announced that he was granting a dispensation to the fast and abstinence requirement for Christmas Eve to Catholics who because of tradition were unable to honour the fast and they could now do so on Sunday 23rd December instead.
Frank N G Conaty 1 Sorrento Terrace Dalkey is appointed Technical Manager to the Irish Pigs and Bacon Commission to commence on January 1st 1963. Frank is a native of Tullymongan and brother of Paddy Conaty CC UDC and is 44 years of age . He graduated from UCD with an honours degree BSc in 1939. He was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Chemistry in 1944 and a Fellow of the Institute in 1961.
“Young’s Dublin House Wesley Street Cavan Phone 146. Best draught Guinness. Phone orders promptly delivered anywhere. List of wines to chose from the House of Morgan.”
Death of Michael ‘Mick’ Marron at his residence ‘Servite House’ Earlsvale Road. He was a member of one of Cavan ‘s oldest and most respected families. Son of the late Mr and Mrs Patrick Marren Licensed Vintner’s Connolly Street, Mick was best known for being a Legal Clerk in the practice of FE Kennedy Solicitor Main Street and was a Commissioner for Oaths in County Cavan. He had an outstanding tenor voice and was the leading boy soprano and later adult tenor in the Old Cathedral of Saints Patrick Cavan Choir under Father Willie Buchanan a native of Bridge Street. He is survived by his wife Teresa sons Pat who is studying for the priesthood and Eamon together with two sisters. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan CC was the celebrant.
Santa Claus will be driven in style by Andy Breslin in one of his vintage cars through the streets of the town to arrive at the Town Hall Cavan at 4:30 on Christmas Eve. The parade will be led by the recently reformed Cavan Boy Scout’s Band. All children must have tickets to gain admission and stewards gather in the Hall from 3:00 pm.
The Choir of the ICA entertain the crowds of shoppers on the streets of Cavan singing all of the popular hymns and carols. The collection was in aid of the Irish Council for the Blind and the response was very generous.
Paddy Egan and his family from New York are home for Christmas and staying with his parents Henry and Mrs Egan Connolly Street.
Mary Concepta Smyth eldest child of Michael and Kathleen Smyth 60 Main Street qualifies as a State Registered Nurse at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey England. Mary was educated at the Poor Clare Convent and Loreto College Cavan.
Hugh Smith Coleman Road is home to his family for Christmas accompanied by his children Hugh and Betty and sister A Grimes who is making her first visit home since emigrating just over thirty years ago.
Christmas at Cavan Bridge Club N/S Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College and Dr PD Maloney E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce who for the first time provided excellent Christmas lighting for the town announce that all businesses will re open on Friday 28th December 1962. Late contributions towards the lighting can be sent to Tom McKenna Oliver Plunkett Street Seamus Fox Main Street or Louis Blessing Licensed Vintner Main Street.
“O Connor and O Reilly Main Street beside PA Smyth’s. Cut flowers and potted plants. Can supply and deliver all your vegetable requirements for Christmas and the New Year.”
January 5th 1963 Cavan Rugby team to play Navan from Shakelton English McKay Rafferty McSherry Maguire Hannon Sweeney Nelson Swanton Foster Clarke Moore Heaney Hickey Strong and Coffey.
6th Cavan CBSI Pantomime in Town Hall for eight nights and a matinee. Past and present scouts Cavan’s best artistes with guest artistes Sean McManus star of screen stage and radio. Sunday 6th January –Sunday 13th January 1963. Matinee Sunday 6th January at 3:30 pm. Admission 3/6 Bookable 2/6 and 1/6. Phone bookings at Vera Brady’s Phone Cavan 178.
Cavan Red Cross will be providing a full Christmas dinner and entertainment for the older citizens of the town from 65 up on Sunday 25th January with free transport to and from the venue. Subscriptions can be sent to Dr V Barry County MOH Bridie Galligan or Kathleen Lunn Coleman Road Cavan.
Dermot Morgan and Maureen McDonald win the prestigious Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club.
Sister Mercy Matron Saint Felim’s Hospital thanks Father Torlac O Reilly and the students of Saint Patrick’s College. John O Connor who was Santa Claus distributed gifts and presents to the much appreciative patients assisted by the hilarious Mel Doherty. Stan Mullery and Mattie Hand who staged a most enjoyable film show. .Irish Shoe Supplies and Belturbet Golf Club. Jackson’s Garage staff who distributed cigarettes tobacco and sweets to the patients. The Mighty Avons Showband who provided the music at the dance on Saint Stephen’s Day. Liam Bogue for supplying a Christmas tree to each ward and Michael Smyth 60 Main Street for supplying and installing the public address which relayed Mass to each Ward over the Christmas period.
January 12th 1963 Rev Father George Gear Navan Road Dublin and Cathedral Road Cavan celebrates his firs Cavan Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. Afterwards he imparted his first blessing to the congregation. Father George is a son of Mr and Mrs Harry Gear Insurance Agent and was ordained in Dalgan Park Navan on December 22nd 1962. He will minister in Korea after the Summer holidays.
Don McMullin son of Mr and Mrs McMullin ‘Inishfall’ County Surgeon Cavan opens the ‘Railway Hotel ‘which he recently purchased from the Smith family. He was Manager of the Great Southern Hotel in Bundoran Hydro Hotel in Kilkee Butler Arms Waterville county Kerry. Hotel Russell Dublin and Roben’s Hotel London.
Cavan County Board celebrate winning the Ulster senior championship 1962 the McKenna Cup 1962 Ulster Junior championship 1962 with a banquet and presentation in the Crover House Hotel. Tickets are priced at £1 and are available from Paddy Donohoe ‘Saint Anthony’s’ Glenside Road or Con Smith Assistant Secretary Butlersbridge or Joe Stafford ‘Antrim Arms Hotel’ 7 Upper Drumcondra Road Dublin. There will be a special presentation to Hughie L Smith who celebrates his Silver Jubilee as Secretary Cavan County Board having been elected to the post in 1937.
Rev Father Dinny McMorrow celebrates Mass in the Poor Clare Convent Chapel later imparting his firs blessing to friends and relatives. Native of Ballinasloe, he is nephew of Mrs JJ Donohoe Rossa Place. He is a former member of the staff of Cavan Post Office and is son of Sergeant and Mrs McMorrow Ballinasloe. He is a member of the Columban Fathers and will minister in the Far East. Father Sean Lynch who also worked in Cavan Post Office and is a native of Templemore county Tipperary was also ordained on the same day December 22nd 1962. He also celebrated Mass in the Poor Clare Convent and will minister on the African missions.
Cyril Morris a member of the RAF ringing his parents Mr and Mrs Morris 19 Coleman Road on wins the prize for the best phone call home at Christmas and is rewarded with the phone conversation being recorded and played back to the entire battalion on Christmas morning.
George V Maloney is appointed Notary Public for County Cavan by the Chief Justice Cearbhaill O Dallaigh.
Pictured is Jack McConnell who is returned unopposed as Registrar of Cavan County Board
Cavan Bridge N/S George Maloney and George Fairbrother E/W Mr and Mrs O Sullivan.
Poor demand and small stock at Cavan Fair. Yearlings £25-30 two year old £48-52 three year olds £55-65 mincers £28-39. Working horses £40-£50. Knackers (dull trade). Bonhams £8-12 per pair carrying sows £30-35 casseogs £25-30.
Don McMullin new proprietor of the ‘Railway Hotel’ says “The best can cost so little at the ‘Railway Hotel’. For parties wedding breakfasts or best wines. Lunch for only 5/- for a four course meal. Phone Cavan 101”
January 19th 1963 Cavan freezes in worst snow and frost since 1947 with the Green Lake frozen to a depth of 6 inches attracting hundreds of skaters and toboggans.
Senator Tom Fitzpatrick speaking in the Seanad on the Sugar Amendment bill appeals to the Company who are vey large beneficiaries of State funds to spread out to Cavan Monaghan and other under developed area of the country.
Pictured at the annual Drumalee GFC Dinner in the Farnham Hotel are Pat Sharkey Secretary Sean Reilly Treasurer Paul Caffrey Chairman Paddy Molloy President Phil Lee County Board delegate HL Smith Secretary Cavan County Board GAA TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board PJ McGovern Jimmy Costello Micheal Greenan Assistant Secretary Tommy Molloy Michael Walsh AJ O Brien NT Cavan County Council PC Donohoe Treasurer Cavan County Board P Smith M Lynch S Fay Barney Higgins Tommy Young and Matthew Reilly.
Mick O Connell of Kerry is voted ‘footballer of the year’ by the Gaelic games writer’s association. Tom Long also of Kerry was second Tom Maguire and Gerry O Malley who won the award in 1961 were joint 3rd Des Foley was 4th Paddy Doherty of Down 5th and Dublin’s Cathal O Leary 6th.
Provider’s 1st annual staff dance will take place in the Town Hall with music by the famous Donie Collins Orchestra. Spots and novelties with admission 7/6.
Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn is among the packed attendance at the final night of the 6th Boy Scout’s Pantomime ‘Finn the Fool’ in the Town Hall. The show was produced by Father Torlac O Reilly and Father PJ Gargan Chaplain conducted the draw and returned thanks to all who supported the event saying “the cast retained their verve and enthusiasm over a long period with the show once again dogged by adverse weather conditions.
Over 150 guests attend the Red Cross Christmas Dinner and entertainment in the Town Hall. Full Christmas dinner served including wine spirits etc followed by a concert featuring Jimmy Mallon Benny O Rourke and Molly McGurk sent the guests home happy and in good spirits.
Gaelic League meeting in the ‘Railway Hotel’ features a film of the Down V Kerry All Ireland Final 1960, a ceilidhe with Seamus De Faoite as Fear an Tighe. Brian O Mordha Chairman presided and the next meeting will be on the 8th February 1963.
Lynam’s Dart Team Bridge Street defeat Derrylin at home and will travel to the county Fermanagh town for the return tonight.
January 26th 1963 Just when everything seemed back to normal after the big thaw, Cavan resident’s awake to find that another two feet of snow has fallen and there is no immediate sign of a further thaw. Drifts of snow in areas blocked all secondary roads. With gale force winds driving the snow some goats and donkeys are found dead as they froze trying to source some fodder. Cavan and Monaghan bear the brunt of the storm with buses and cars stranded and abandoned in the deep drifts. Tony Farrelly however the recently appointed Cavan County Physician gives a lesson in turning adversity into opportunity and is pictured skiing at County Cavan Golf Club. In one of the worst blizzards in centuries the country is brought to a complete halt as the Army manages to get supplies to families who have been isolated for weeks by huge snow drifts in Wicklow and Wexford.
Death of Cardinal Godfrey Archbishop of Westminster and Primate of England aged 73 at his residence in Westminster following a heart attack. Pope John XXIII praises the work of the cardinal before going to his private chapel to pray for the repose of his soul.
Matt Lynch and Mick Higgins co trainers of the Cavan Senior county team Ulster Champions 1962 are each made a presentation of a canteen of cutlery at the GAA banquet in Crover House Hotel.
Matt Rudden who is banned from participating in the NACAI sponsored Ulster Cross Country is the impressive winner of the AAAI Quinlan Cup in Tullamore in bitterly cold weather conditions on an icy surface covered in 4 inches of newly fallen snow. Matt took over the lead on the first lap and scorched around the track leading all the way. The Saint Augustine’s man came home 400 yards ahead of Harry O Gorman the national ten mile champion and C O Gorman all from Saint Augustine’s who won the team prize. Matt completed the gruelling run in an impressive 34 minutes and 7 seconds with Harry O Gorman clocking 35:30 just 17 seconds ahead of his brother Charlie. Saint Conleth’s Laois were 2nd team while the Curragh AC were a close 3rd.
Jackson’s Garage host a film show demonstrating the proper safe use of chain saws and the maintenance of the equipment in the Railway Hotel.
February 1st 1963 Cavan Urban Council’s waterworks foreman Tommy O’Reilly The Regal tells the Anglo Celt that the Council will continue to turn off the water at night as there are numerous burst pipes on the mains and this problem is compounded by householders leaving on taps at night to avoid frozen pipes and taps. Tommy adds that the reservoir is now dangerously low.
Darts is the sport of choice in the cold spell with Pat Donohoe’s Commercial Bar team travelling to Kilnaleck to outclass Paddy O Reilly’s Bar 5-4 in an epic encounter in which the travelling to and from the event was described as hazardous. The return match takes place in the Commercial Bar Bridge Street to night.
Lynam’s Dart Club Bridge Street 1963 Chairman John Walsh Secretary Chris Kavanagh Treasurer Michael Lynam . Committee Michael Sexton John Johnston Johnny Burns Tommy Murray Pat Kinsella P Jermyn George Leinster. Captain of the team will be Jackie Jermyn for the year 1963.
Many householders are out early putting out crumbs for the birds many of them dying from starvation in the present freezing conditions.
Sudden death of Bernard Young Keelagh Ballyhaise at the Surgical Hospital. Survived by his wife sons brothers sister relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise to Cullies cemetery.
France once again veto Britain’s proposed entry into the Common Market with bitter words being exchanged between Edward Heath Britain’s chief negotiator and President Charles De Gaulle. Sean Lemass the Irish Prime Minister who hoped to lead Ireland into the Common Market says that “in view of our special trading relationship with Britain Ireland’s application will be shelved until the impasse with Britain’s entry is sorted out”
Parking fines to be introduced in Dublin and Dun Laoghaire for the first time. It is reported that the legislation will allow for fines up to 10/- with only a period of three weeks to pay or risk imprisonment. All offences in the greater Dublin metropolitan area apply to both cars and buses.
Cavan Gaels are holding their annual dinner and social in the Farnham Hotel on Thursday 7th February 1963 with tickets 15- available from Sean Galligan Secretary Cathedral Road.
The ten o clock Mass in the Cathedral was said for the deceased members of Cavan GAA. Father PJ Gargan later kicked off the Convention in the Courthouse by reciting a decade of the rosary. Chairman TP O Reilly Vice Chairman TJ O Reilly Cootehill Registrar Jack McConnell Secretary Hugh L Smyth Assistant Secretary Con Smith Butlersbridge Treasurer PC Donohoe Central Council Delegate Simon Deign who defeated Victor Sherlock 61-59 with two spoiled votes. Delegates to Ulster Council Andy O Brien NT and Sean Moriarity NT Ballinagh.
Francis McDermott a native of Larah and running in the colours of Warwickshire finishes in 15th place in the English Inter Counties Cross Country in which there was a top class field of 360 mostly Empire games and British Internationals at Caversham Park Reading. Finishing behind Francie who is attached to the Coventry Godiva Club were former World Mile record holder Derek Ibbotson Stan Eldon Martin Hyman. 1st Tim Johnston 2nd Basil Heatley 3rd Gerry North. Warwickshire finished 2nd team. Francie announced after the race that he was returning home to live and work in Dublin and would compete as an AAAI athlete joining the famous Donore Harriers. He is banned from defending his NACAI Ulster title but will represent Donore in the All Ireland Cross Country. Meanwhile Larah depleted by the defection of so many of their Dublin based runners to the AAAI are having trouble fielding a team for the forthcoming Ulster Cross Country and have named newcomers Eamon Tully Maudabawn Jim Cochrane Kill and Tommy Cullivan. TP O Callaghan Bailieboro is raging hot favourite to win the title.
Butlersbridge GFC 1963 President Michael Browne and J Masterson Chairman Tommy Browne Vice Chairman Sean O Hare Treasurers Brendan Farrell and Benny Henry Secretary Gerry Farrell.
Sister Mercy returns thanks to Father Torlac Mel Doherty and guest star Sean McManus for their serving up of the hit show ‘Finn The Fool’ in Saint Phelim’s Hospital on the last Friday in January. The show was a great boost to the patients and was staged by the Society despite the impassable weather conditions prevailing.
Annual General Meeting of the Angler’s Association in the Farnham Hotel.
“Washing machines vacuum cleaners polishers and steam irons by Hoover. Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88.”
February 8th 1963 Death of Cardinal John Dalton Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland in a Dublin Nursing Home after a few days illness. He recently attended the funeral of his great friend Cardinal Godfrey in London three weeks ago. Native of Claremorris County Mayo he was the 111th successor of Saint Patrick and was aged 80 years. The Pope greeted the news with great sadness and described Cardinal Dalton as ‘an adornment of Ireland’ and thanked him for the work he had accomplished at the recent Vatican Council. The college of Cardinals is now reduced to 81 of which 29 are Italians. He was ordained for the Diocese of Dublin in 1908. He was the first Connaught man in 188 years to be appointed Archbishop of Armagh and the only priest from the Diocese of Dublin to attain the honour. He was educated in Saint Colman’s Claremorris Holy Cross Clonliffe Dublin and Rome. Although never a student in Maynooth he was a professor there for thirty years 1912-1942 after which he was appointed Co Adjutor Bishop of Meath succeeding Dr Mulvaney in 1943. In 1946 he succeeded the legendary Cardinal McRory as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. In 1953 he was appointed Cardinal Archbishop by Pope Pius XII and his red hat now hangs in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh along with his predecessors. He was laid to rest with full church and state honours and is buried close to the walls of his beloved Cathedral in Armagh.
Michael N Conlon Cork County Manager is appointed Chief Operations Manager of the Pigs and Bacon Commission. Aged only 36 and native of Athlone, Michael started his career as Town Clerk Cavan he was later appointed to Louth County Council before being appointed Town Clerk Ennis and later Secretary Tipperary South Riding. He was appointed Manager Cork County Council at 33 becoming the youngest County Manager in Ireland.
Pictured are Phil Lee representing Drumalee and Hugh ‘Bud’ McNamara representing Cavan Gael’s at the recent Cavan GAA Convention in the Courthouse Cavan.
Meeting of Darts League Officers in The Old Mill Bar. Chairman Packy Phair Secretary Chris Kavanagh. Committee Willie Doonan T Rudden J Brady V Reilly B McKiernan Peter Clarke C McGovern M Brady and PJ O Reilly.
Cavan Branch Comalthas Ceolteoiri Eireann AGM in Ulster Arms. Chairman Dr Brian Galligan Secretary Miss R Butler Treasurer Aidan J Timmons NT and Brendan Dunne Auditor Brian Coleman Registrar Teddy McCormack.
Death of Susan Kelly Breffni Park Lane at a young age. She was a member of an old distinguished well known Cavan family. She was known for her outstanding Christian piety and was extremely generous and hospitable. She was wife of Paddy Kelly well know Hackney driver. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Ryan E/W JP Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Cavan Golf Club 1963 President Surgeon BT Cullen Captain Owen McGovern NT Secretary Jack Binchey Assistant Secretary Dermot Morgan Treasurer Brian Coleman. Committee Tommy Aylmer Jack Brady Phil Cullivan Liam Bogue Seamus Fox Tom C Hickey Edward T O Hanlon William P O Hanlon Dr FPE Smith and Niall Walsh. Ladie’s section President Dorie Smith Captain Dolie Brady Secretary Maisie Magee Assistant Secretary Carmel McDonald Treasurer Molly Finegan Committee Cissie Blessing Philomena Coleman Margaret English Kathleen Kenny Una Smith Bridie Smyth outgoing Captain ,Kathleen Sullivan Connie McEntee Kathleen Morgan and Joan O Hanlon.
Cavan Rugby team play Navan in Navan from Shakelton Moore Foster Swanton Tolan Coffey Sweeney Harrison Nelson Markey English McSherry Kelly O Donnell Strong and McLoughlin.
Pictured at the annual dinner and dance of Cavan Guild ICA Olive Black Vice President Miss J King Mrs J Dawson Federation President Molly Finegan Federation Secretary M Smyth Secretary Nellie McIntyre Treasurer JH Faris Federation Vice President Annie Brady Guild Editor J Black ‘An Grianan’ Dorie Smith Association Vice President.
February 16th 1963 Surgeon Cullen is appointed Captain of the Irish Trout Angling team to compete in the Home International at Lough Levan Scotland. Dr H O Connell Manorhamilton is the new President replacing G Wilson also from Manorhamilton.
District Justice Philip Lavery retires as District Justice for the Cavan/Monaghan area which he served for an incredible 41 years. He qualified as a Solicitor in 1914 and was the eldest of a family all eminent in the Legal and Medical fields. He was son of well known Irish Republican Patrick Lavery Armagh and began his career as District Justice in Castlerea under the British rule before being appointed to Cavan/Monaghan at the foundation of the State. He is brother of Justice Cecil Lavery of the Supreme Court Dr Francis Lavery Professor of Ophthalmology UCD and Eye Specialist at Saint Vincent’s and The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital Dublin Rev Dom Brendan Lavery Dominican Abbey Bath and Hugh Lavery Solicitor Bath. He will be succeeded as District Justice Cavan/Monaghan by James Patrick Gilvarry.
Long debate at Cavan Urban Council as the County Manager outlines his plans to spend £130 on the development of the Town Hall Car Park with Johnny Murray reminding the Manager that he had the responsibility to spend the money where it was most urgently needed like cleaning up and converting the recently acquired Egg Market to a Car Park. M/S Murray O Rourke and Conaty voted to spend the money on the Egg Market but the Manager got his way and the Council on a majority voted to develop the Town Hall Car Park.
Ray Carolan will make his debut for Ulster against Connaught in the Railway Cup Semi Final at Countess Marckievicz Park Sligo when he will be opposed by Connaught debutant and old Saint Jarlath’s foe John Morley. Carolan will be partnered by Sean Ferriter Donegal who is also making his Railway Cup debut. The team will be captained by Jim McDonnell Cavan who will man the left half back berth. Team Thady Turbett Gabriel Kelly Leo Murphy Pat Rice Tony Morris Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Ray Carolan Sean Ferriter Sean O Neill Jody O Neill Paddy Doherty Jimmy Whan Jim McCartan and Brian Morgan.
Presentations are made to Sean and Marie Galligan and Cathal and Anne Young on the occasion of their recent marriages at the well attended and enjoyable Cavan Gaels annual dinner and social in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are Hughie L Smyth Secretary Cavan County Board Paddy Conaty Chairman Cavan Gaels GFC Jack Smallhorne Tommy Garvey Paddy McGowan Maurice Brady Treasurer T M Gilroy Vice Chairman AJ O Brien Chairman Cavan Oliver Plunkett’s Tommy Hughes Secretary Hugh McNamara County Board Rep Tommy Smith Secretary Cavan Oliver Plunkett’s and Timmy Murphy Vice Chairman.
Death of Helen McDonnell 6-8 Main Street Cavan. She was a highly respected resident and was known for her kind decent disposition and charitable retiring nature. She was wife of the famous Pat McDonnell former Chairman and member for Clann Na Poblachta on Cavan Urban Council and proprietor of McDonnell’s Bakery and shops at 6-8 Main Street and 61 Main Street beside Smyth’s. She is survived by her sons Brendan Linus Patrick and John daughters Marcella and Kitty relatives neighbours and a wide circle of friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Patrick and Felim’s Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Gaels and Cavan CYMS join forces in the promotion of Bingo in the Town Hall for a week with the final night prize being a trip to Lourdes.
Ethna Smith wins 1st place in the Dublin Health Authority Examinations scoring 1,295 marks out of a possible 1,400. Ethna was also successful in the recent examinations for Clerk Typists Cavan County Council. She was educated at Saint Clare’s National School and Cavan Technical School. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Smith Glenside Road.
Very poor demand at Cavan Fair with prices well down while stocks were large. Yearlings £25-30 2 year old £38-44 3 years old £50-60 milch cows £38-45 springers £50-65 working horses £40-45 donkies £8-12 carrying sows £27-10-0 to £32 and bonhams £9 per pair.
February 23rd 1963 Diamond Jubilee of Rev Mother Mary Columba Poor Clare Convent Cavan . Teacher and Sacristan she is popular with her colleagues and pupils alike. Native of Lavey she entered the Convent in Cavan in August 1900 and was professed a nun in February 1903 by Father Judge PP Crosserlough deputising for the Bishop of Kilmore Dr McGennis who was ill. She is sister of Mother Mary Pius Superior Holy Faith Glasnevin for over fifty years. She is a niece of the renowned Father John Boylan PP Crosserlough.
Pictured is Charlie Heaslip Carrickaboy well known cattle breeder who won the Reserve Supreme Champion at the RDS in Dublin with ‘Denn Whirlwind’. He later sold the reserve champion to Dovea Eastern Cattle Breeding Society Thurles for £450.
Mary Ellen Carroll widow 61 College Street is awarded £3,500 and costs in her action against Thomas Brady Cootehill County Cavan in the High Court in Dublin. She took the action following the death of her husband Patrick ‘Packy’ who was a passenger in the car owned by Mr Brady which crashed and collided with a lorry just outside Carrickmacross on Monday October 30th 1961 causing the death of her husband. Justice Kenny directed that Mrs Carroll be paid £1,998 and the remainder in varying amounts to her five children. Tom F O Higgins SC with Mr P Smith instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor was for Mrs Carroll PJ Kennedy and Sons Solicitors represented Mr Thomas Brady.
Rev Vincent Cunningham SCA on a short holiday with Frank Betty and Mary O Neill 10 Highfield Road. Prior to his ordination Father Vincent was a clerical officer at Cavan Railway Station.
Dr Brian Galligan Aidan Timmons and Brendan Dunne joint Treasurers Cavan CCE are pictured at the meeting to announce details of the forthcoming Ulster Fleadh Cheoil at Cootehill Technical School.
Death of Andrew Mallon 6 College Street at the residence of his niece Saint George’s Square Dundalk. He was a member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected families and was a pig dealer by trade. He was known all over the country for his integrity and good judgement and was deservedly held in the highest esteem. Despite the unsociable hours of his trade he never missed a day to visit the Cathedral and he was one of the most prominent members of the Holy Family Confraternity. Excellent tenor voice he was a member of the old Cathedral Choir under Father Willie Buchanan and was also a prominent member of Cavan Choral Society which was also directed by his good friend and Bridge Street neighbour Father Willie Buchanan. He is survived by his brothers Edward Louis and Jimmy sisters Katie and Molly nephews and nieces. There was an overflow attendance of people from all over Ireland at the funeral and removal at Cavan’s Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father PJ McManus CC officiated.
Jim McDonnell captains Ulster to victory over Connaught in the Railway Cup semi final at Countess Marckievicz Park Sligo. Ray Carolan and Sean Ferriter were excellent in the second half and ensured a strangely lethargic Ulster forward line of enough procession to win the tie. Carolan outplayed his old rival John Morley who faded after a promising start. Paddy Doherty had a complete off day with close in frees but the all Cavan half back line of Tony Morris Tom Maguire man of the match and captain supreme Jim McDonnell was the rock on which this victory was fashioned. Ulster will now play Leinster in the Railway Cup Final on Saint Patrick’s Day. Leinster ousted the favourites Munster out of the competition after footballer of the year Mick O Connell missed a penalty and Des Foley scored a last minute goal for Leinster.
Saint Patrick’s College have a great win over Saint Eunan’s Letterkenny 2-6 to 3-2 after conceding two goals in the opening five minutes of the semi final in Irvinstown thus qualifying for their third consecutive McRory Cup Final where they will play Saint Coleman’s Newry. Team A Clerkin Rory Toal Ray Dunne Raymond Carroll P Traynor Peter Pritchard Philip Fitzsimmons B Donohoe S Cullen Johnny Cusack Paddy Lyons P Keogan L Coyle Noel Brady Michael Fagan. Sub Frank McKiernan for Rory Toal.
Cavan Town Handball Tommy Sheridan lost to Ciaran Cullivan 16-21 21-18 11-21 Sean Woods beat Michael Jermyn 21-14 21-12 21-17. Next Sunday John Kennedy will play Dr Brian Galligan and Henry Smith takes on John McNiffe. In the Gael Linn Final Henry Smith beat Seamus McCormack 47-14.
The unbeatable and unbeaten TP O Callaghan Bailieboro is the winner of the Cavan Cross Country event at Ballyhaise. Eamon Tully Ballyhaise was 2nd JP Cullivan Lavey 3rd. Boy’s J Donoghue Laragh Cyril Mullin Laragh Paddy Neill Ballyhaise and John Donohoe Ballyhaise.
“New hairdressing salon at 86 Main Street opposite the Farnham Arms Hotel opening on Monday 11th March proprietor Margaret Kelly nee Kitson. Excellent attention guaranteed”.
Father Sean O Reilly and Gwen Arnold win the Open competition for the McQuillan Cup at Cavan Bridge Club. Club competition N/S Kathy Brady and Maura Cullen E/W Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan.
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Roarty 58 Bray Avenue New Jersey USA. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Frank Fitzpatrick 2 Breffni Terrace and was over 45 years in America. She is survived by her husband John five sons two daughters brother John New Jersey and Joseph ‘Bendy’ College Street.
Death of Garda William J Johnson Emyvale Belturbet and late of 23 Farnham Street at his residence Stanley Bungalows Monaghan. Joined the force in June 1921 and served in Cloyne Buttevant Kilmore county Roscommon Belturbet and Cavan town before going to Emyvale in 1956. Native of Stranoden county Monaghan, he served 18 years in Belturbet. He was a very capable polite and civil officer who carried out his duties with great integrity and decency popular with both the general public and his colleagues. He is survived by his wife Maureen two sons Mervyn Cavan and Derek Monaghan. A guard of honour of civic guards under Superintendent John Collins escorted the remains from Stranoden Church to the adjoining cemetery.
March 1st 1963 Because of the severe winter Bishop Austin Quinn announces that he is suspending the Lenten fast for all days of Lent apart from Ashe Wednesday and the days of Holy Week. He asks people to go to Mass or say the Stations of the Cross praying for the Pope’s intention and the ultimate success of the Second Vatican Council.
Death of John J Sheridan Farnham. He is survived by his wife son daughters brother sister relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Patrick’s Drumcor to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Musical Society present the musical extravaganza ‘The Pirate’s of Penzance ’by Gilbert and Sullivan in the Town Hall Cavan for eight nights. Admission 3/6 reserved 2/6 and 1/-. Booking at McGinnity’s Travel Coleman Road.
Death of Thomas ‘Tommy’ Young after a short illness at his residence ‘Dublin House’ Wesley Street at the age of 80. He was a native of Drumcrave where he was educated. Deeply involved in the affairs of Cavan GAA. He played in Cavan with Behey Benburbs and later Cavan Slashers. He won a Dublin Junior Championship with Hibernian Knights in 1907 before returning home to establish his own business in Wesley Street ‘The Dublin House’ in 1908 and he has been in business there ever since. Besides playing with Behey Benburb’s and Cavan Slasher’s, Tommy was a member and captain of the senior county team. He was deeply involved in the affairs of Cavan GAA and was one of the main movers in the quest to acquire and develop Breffni Park in 1923. He was later actively involved in the Breffni Park re development in 1952 and represented Cavan Slasher’s on the Cavan County Board for many years. In business he was known for his decency integrity and discipline not tolerating excesses of any kind. He is survived by his son Michael former Chairman of Cavan UDC Cathal Solicitor Dublin Anthony Galway daughters in law Beatty nee Sweeney and Ann. Tommy was brother of Father Joe Young PP Laurence O Toole Parish Dublin and the late Father Michael Young PP Denn. He was uncle of Father Joe Young Drumkilly Father John A Young CC Ballinamore and Rev Charles Young CC Los Angeles. Family friend Father PJ Gargan officiated at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim where there was a large and representative attendance. Cavan Gaels formed a guard of honour with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Captain’s Prize (Dermot Morgan’s) 1st Maura Maloney and Dr E McQuade 2nd Liam Bogue and Mattie Corcoran.
Very active Chamber of Commerce decide to embark in organising their first Saint Patrick’s Day Parade which will be immediately preceded by a ‘Buy Irish Week’ with each premises in the town entering a window display for the Jim Scanlon Cup.
Dog and Gun Club members and beaters meet at Andy McConnell’s Kesh Bar for fox hunt in the Araghan area.
Kathleen Brady Francis Street will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Club taking place in 23 Farnham Street next week.
March 8th 1963 Cavan Musical Society feature Paul Deegan as Frederick in the tenor lead after his hit performance in the same role at the Saint Louis Convent Rathmines. The leading soprano role of Mabel is played by Morna McMullin daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph McMullin late County Surgeon ‘Inishfall ‘Church Street Cavan. Morna was trained by Dennis Noble and Michael O Higgins and both Morna and Paul are members of the world famous Rathmines and Rathgar Musical Society. The Musical Director is Father ABC McGrath while the Producers are Phil Cullivan and Jack Binchey.
Louis Blessing Main Street is elected Vice President of the Irish Vintner’s Association. Louis is the holder of two senior All Ireland football medals won in 1933 and 1935 with his native Cavan..
Blaise Treacey will replace the late Patrick Flynn as County Cavan Home Assistance Officer. He is presently Town Clerk of Carrickmacross.
Alfred E Hughes City Hall Cashel a native of Letterkenny replaces John McGinley now in Sligo as Town Clerk Cavan Urban Council.
Work progressing slowly on the £200,000 Cavan Engineering Works at Annagelliffe after the harsh winter spell. When complete the factory will produce heavy agricultural machinery.
“Musical instruments including guitars banjos accordions tin whistles. Cash or easy payments. Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88”.
Cavan Angler’s Club 1963 Chairman Vincent Bartley Vice Chairman Tom McConville Secretary Sean Young Assistant Secretary Norman Cinnamond and Treasurer Johnny Donohoe.
Saint Patrick’s College have a complete off day as they fail miserably 2-8 to 0-2 to defend their McRory Cup in the final at wet and soggy Pearse Park Ballybay. Not only were Saint Colman’s vastly superior but Cavan were prevented from a total wipe out by the inaccuracy of the Newry attack which shot 18 wides as against 2 for Cavan. Saint Colman’s led by 1-5 to 0-1 at the interval. Johnny Cusack was the only scorer for Cavan pointing from close in frees in both halves. Amidst scenes of unbridled jubilation Father PV Mallon President of the Ulster Council presented the McRory trophy to Saint Colman’s captain Larry Powell immediately after the game.
Andy J O Brien is elected Treasurer of the Ulster Council GAA after 20 years service as a delegate for Cavan at the annual Convention in Ballinascreen county Derry. Padraig McFlynn of Down and Henry Casey of Donegal were re elected Chairman and Vice Chairman for the 3rd successive year.
Tommy Hughes is prevailed upon to take charge of the whistle in Ballyhaise’s 1-11 to 2-4 victory over Cavan Gaels on Sunday. Mike Duggan is once again the star for the homesters with uncle Larry contributing the vital goal. Best for the Gaels were Michael Jermyn Brendan Keaney Gerry Carroll. Scorers John Sheridan 1-1 Teddy O Neill 1-0 Larry Ready 0-1 PJ Carroll 0-1 and Joe Connolly 0-1.Paddy O Reilly from Church Street was sound in the Gael’s goal and Sean Brady a clerical student in Maynooth and former Stradone star was outstanding at full back for the town team.
Donie Fay continues to grab the headlines for Drumalee when the homesters hammer pointless Drumavaddy 4-9 to 0-3 in the Cavan Junior League. A presentation was made to Drumalee stalwart Paddy Smith who starred in the game on the occasion of his emigration to England on Monday. Scorers for Drumalee Donie Fay 1-4 Dessie Agnew 2-0 Seamus Reilly 1-1 Sean Brady 0-2 and Sean Woods 0-2. Drumavaddy replied per Jim Clarke. John Duggan of Ballyhaise was the referee of a sporting one side contest played in windy wet condition.
TP O Callaghan Bailieboro runs away with the Ulster senior cross country in Armagh coming home unchallenged to keep his unbeaten run intact. Tom Cullivan Larah ran a mighty race to finish second with Eamon Tully 5th leading Cavan to team victory with Derry the favourites second Antrim 3rd. The Cavan counters were TP O Callaghan 1st Tom Cullivan 2nd Eamon Tully 5th L McConnell 10th J Carr 12th and Tom Monahan 17th. The surprise of the Youth race was the performance of Cavan and Laragh’s A Smith who only took up the sport 1 month ago yet managed to finish the gruelling course in 2nd place. He is the first Laragh athlete to finish in the top three since Laragh won the event in 1959. 1st M Lynch Derry 2nd A Smith Cavan 3rd M Curran Derry. Teams Oak Leaf Derry 2nd Laragh AC Cavan and 3rd Corrigan AC Belfast. The ban on athletes competing in the AAAI competitions continues to limit the quality of athletes competing in the Ulster Championship which is run under NACAI rules.
Brian Wall MRCVSI purchases the premises of Olive O Reilly widow of the late John Joe in Town Hall Street paying £2,500 for the property which he will convert into an office. PN Smith had carriage of sale and PJ O Reilly was the Auctioneer. It is believed that Olive and her family are going to reside in Dublin.
Cavan Bridge Club N.S Fr Sean O Reilly and Dermot Morgan E/W Mr and Mrs Arnold.
Young Turlough Smith from Drumalee is presently caring for a carrier pigeon which landed in his back garden exhausted on Saturday last. The pigeon has a ring with number NUMW 25B1609 attached.
Successful Dog and Gun hunt at Araghan with two foxes killed and two seriously injured escaping!
Efforts to revive Cavan Show with PN Smith Chairman and Richard Black Secretary addressing the shareholders and interested parties in the Farnham Hotel. The show was first held in 1900 and has been run every year since that date barring last year and 1958. There is not enough money in the kitty to pay decent prizes and very few young volunteers coming forward with the energy and enthusiasm to take the venture over.
Peter ‘Pee’ Galligan well known Porter and accordion player retires from his position as Porter Saint Phelim’s Hospital after 37 years distinguished service. He was extremely well known and popular with patients visitors and fellow staff who all clubbed together to make a suitable presentation wishing Pee many years of happy retirement after a job well done.
Death of Mrs Mary R Tully 7 Tullac Mongan at the age of 34 at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. She was a member of the O Mahoney family one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected families and had been ill only for a very short time. She was wife of the very popular Paddy Tully well known Usher and Caretaker in the Magnet Cinema. She is survived by her husband Paddy sons Michael and Tony daughters Mary Bridie and Helen brothers sisters relatives and many friends and good neighbours. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Musical Society score a spectacular success with their fourth production ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ in the packed to capacity Town Hall on each of the eight nights. Paul Deegan as Frederick and Morna McMullin as Mable brought a touch of professionalism and pure class to the production which lifted the performance of the other artistes to a whole new level of magnificent singing skilful acting and imaginative production. Phil Cullivan is at his brilliant best as Major General Stanley indeed Phil’s very presence on the stage is awe inspiring as is his singing. George Maloney so fearsome in appearance and manner makes an excellent Pirate King. He is to be congratulated in the way he modified his natural tenor voice to the baritone of the role. As the Pirate King’s Lieutenant Joe Connolly fully lives up to his reputation as the find of last year’s Patience and the sky is the limit for this young talented performer. Sean Bergin’s natural sense of comedy stands him in great stead in his role as the Sergeant of Police. The part fits him like a glove and the marching singing and drill of his stalwart men is one of the highlights of the show. Maisie Magee comes out from her usual front of house role to give a sterling performance as Ruth a pirate maid calls for considerable acting and singing ability and her duet with Frederick and Mabel singing ‘Paradox’ is the outstanding highlight of a triumphal performance. General Stanley’s daughters Airmid O Hanlon Edith Sheila McGinnity Kate and Ann Dowling Isabel. Their glamorous appearance and reaction to the events unfolding on the stage knit the entire show together bringing principals and chorus together in a delightful tapestry of art and genius. Great credit is due to Phil Cullivan and Jack Binchey for their delightful interpretation and presentation in a well lit and beautifully costumed show that has given hours of pleasure and entertainment a new generation of Gilbert and Sullivan fans. Great credit is due to the back stage crew of MJ ‘Sonny’ Magee Niall Walsh and Dr FPE Smith. Father ABC McGrath must be the most satisfied man in Cavan this week after his patience expertise and hours of practice paid off to produce a show that must surely have exceeded all his own expectations and hopes. On the piano he led a small talented orchestra with Miss K Scanlon on violin and Colm Smith on the drums. The costumes were by PJ Burke Dublin in the capable hands of Maureen Hand Costume Mistress. Smyth’s Electrical supplied the lighting with the affable Tommy O Donnell in charge of the switchboard. Ladie’s Chorus Annie Brady Mary Flood Dolie Cullivan C Kitson Teresa Kitson Mary Lovett Maeve McDonald M McEvoy Josephine McGinnity D McMullin Joan O Hanlon A Smallhorne M Smyth and Margaret Sullivan. Men’s Chorus Ivan Black Hugo Cafferty Eamonn Cooke Liam Cooke Tommy Garvey Danny Kelly J Kennedy Leo McDonald Peter McGinnity Don McMullin F Mulloy R Murray Tommy Ruddy John Sharkey Paddy Smallhorne Michael ‘Darkie’ Smith and Brian Sullivan.
March 15th 1963 Domestic staff at Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn down tools when they discover that their menu is different to that served to the rest of the staff. Apparently the doctors are receiving chicken three times a week while the nurses and other staff were receiving chicken only once a week. The problem now is that the domestic staff are not receiving any more chicken and the entire 19 of them immediately walked out on discovering the discrimination. County Council staff from the Courthouse were drafted in to peel spuds and generally clean and serve the meals to the patients. A compromise was reached over night and the typists and clerks returned to their duties in the Courthouse while the domestic staff returned to Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn where they will work and eat chicken again at least once a week..
Bombshell as it is announced that Cavan Drama Festival not to take place this year as there is trouble in appointing a suitable adjudicator and other logistic problems. Despite a last minute intervention by Ray McNally the committee decided to postpone the event until March 1964.
Cavan County Council announce that they need £3/4 million to bring the hospital services in the County up to national acceptable standards. Saint Felim’s Hospital requires expenditure on the building of £ ½ million while it is estimated that the proposed new Surgical Unit adjoining Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn will cost over £ ¼ million.
W Burrowes Dublin and T Crowley Belfast are the winners of the prestigious open competition for the Cullen Cup at County Cavan Bridge Club. J Sheerin and George Curran Clones were runners up. Dermot Morgan Captain and Surgeon Bertie and Maura Cullen are pictured presenting the trophy to the winners in the Farnham Hotel.
Mike Duggan from Ballyhaise continues to press for a position on the Cavan senior panel after another outstanding display in Ballyhaise’s exciting draw 2-5 to 1-8 against near neighbours Butlersbridge. Scorers for the Bridge Con Smith 0-5 frees John Sheanon 1-0 Ken Browne 0-2 Kevin Smith 0-1 while Ballyhaise replied through man of the match Mike Duggan 0-3 B Spring 0-2 frees Ted Duggan 1-0 and J Donohoe 1-0. Referee in Butlersbridge was the impeccable John Johnston Cavan.
Drumavaddy gain their first points in the Junior League with a well merited win against visitors Cavan Gaels 1-8 to 1-6 in a thrilling sporting encounter played in desperate weather conditions on a very greasy surface. The only jarring note was the non appearance of the appointed referee and the hour long delay in appointing Tommy Hughes to take charge without a whistle for over 40 minutes of this fine sporting encounter with both teams giving of their best. Best for the Gaels were Donal Crowe Gerry Carroll and Dick Mulcahy in defence. At midfield the sturdy George Crowe was outstanding. In the forward line John Sullivan Jackie Sheridan Tommy Smith and PJ Carroll were in form despite the sleet and rain falling throughout. Scorers for the Gael’s were John Sullivan 1-0 Tommy Smith 0-4 frees PJ Carroll and Jackie Sheridan 0-1 each.
Pictured is Harry O Dowd the Sligo and Cavan Gaels player who is now lining out for Shercock in the Junior League.
Sean McCormack is voted ‘boxer of the tournament’ at the Ritz Killeshandra after his incredible comeback in his bout against the experienced Hugh Cosgrove from Cootehill when he fought back in the last round to shade the decision with the capacity crowd on their feet with excitement. Sean was later presented with a pair of boxing boots sponsored by Toggy Connolly Cavan.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce announce that their first ever Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will march anti clockwise from the Courthouse up College Street down Connolly Street Main Street Church Street and back by the Cathedral to the Courthouse. A colour party from the local FCA will lead the parade followed by marching units led by the Drumcrow War Pipers. There are over forty floats entered in the parade and Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhain will stage dancing exhibitions at strategic points along the route.
Among the distinguished guests at the close of the musical extravaganza ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ in Cavan Town Hall were the Bishop of Kilmore Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn and the Bishop of Meath Most Rev Dr Kyne. Seamus Fox the outstanding MC for Cavan Musical Society returned thanks to all who contributed in any way to the outstanding success of the eight days of musical excellence.
March 23rd 1963 Pat Hand of Owen Roe Cavan fails in his appeal at Cavan Circuit Court in his damages case against JJ Smith Contractor when Judge R McLoughlin apportions full blame to Pat for not removing his foot when working with a chisel to knock three to four steps at Farnham Estate on the 10th October 1961 as a result of which he incurred serious injuries to his foot.
Pictured is Benny Cafferty receiving the TJ Connolly trophy from the donor after he beat Kieran Cullivan in the snooker final at Cavan CYMS.
Dr PD Maloney Gerry Hunt Gwyen Arnold and Dr E McQuade pictured after Cavan beat Kells in the Regional Finals at Virginia and will represent the region in the All Ireland finals.
Death of Brigid Brady Castletara. Survived by her sons daughters relatives and wide circle of friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Bridget O Reilly College Street at Lisdarn Hospital. She was an extremely decent woman and well known throughout the area for her Christian virtue and acts of charity and hospitality. Predeceased by her husband Richard some years ago she is survived by her son Tommy formerly engineer in McCarren’s and Monery daughter in law and grandchildren. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Ballinagh cemetery.
Death of Katie O Reilly relict of Peter 21 Connolly Street Cavan. She was extremely popular and well known being a member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected families. Survived by her daughters Dolly and Maggie brothers sister relations neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade goes ahead despite the downpour in very wet and poor conditions. It was decided before the start to exclude the children dressed in light blouses and shirts. Large crowds gathered along the way waving national flags and emblems. Dancing exhibition moved indoors to Cavan Town Hall and the De La Salle School where the competitions took place. ‘Johnny Brady’s’ in the centre of Cavan won the ‘Buy Irish Window Display’ and were presented with the Jim Scanlon Cup by the donor Jim Scanlon Jewellers and Watchmakers Town Hall Street. The parade was led by the FCA and the Drumcrow War Pipers followed by the Irish American Society Boy Scout’s Accordion Band Mullahoran Flagelot Band Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan and the children of Saint Joseph’s Industrial School Poor Clare Convent. There were over forty floats but far too many cars lorries and farming machinery which took ages to pass in the wet and wintry conditions. Winners of the Dancing Competitions included Fitzpatrick School Cavan and Clones Power School of Dancing and Saint Joseph’s School Cavan. The adult section was dominated by Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan Oldcastle Dancers and Saint Mary’s Troop all the way from Castlefinn county Donegal. There was 51 entries in the Window Display competition and the overall winners was ‘Johnny Brady’s’. ‘General and Public Houses George Fegan’s 2nd F Morris Main Street. Chemist and Hairdressers Maura Baxter Bridge Street 2nd Connolly’s Chemists. Radio and Electrical 1st JW Morris Main Street 2nd WE Berney Connolly Street. Confectionary Sweets and Stationers 1st Tommy Reilly ‘The Regal’ 2nd Betty and Maggie Hickey. Drapery and Shoes 1st Johnny Brady’s 2nd Toggy Connolly. Jewellers and Fancy Goods Jim Scanlon Town Hall Street 2nd AH Smith Main Street. Butcher’s Mick Crosby Bridge Street.
Cavan Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann 1963 Chairman Aidan Timmons NT Vice Chairman Sean Lee Kilconny Belturbet Treasurer B Brady Coras Point Secretary Rosaleen Butler Cavan Post Office Honary Auditors Dr Brian Galligan and Louis Blessing.
Ulster with a much changed team and captained by Jim McDonnell Cavan win their 7th Railway Cup title when they defeated Leinster 2-8 to 1-9 before an attendance of 19,000 at Croke Park. Ulster led by 2-4 to 0-5 at the interval. The hurling final between Leinster and Munster finished in a draw and will be replayed on Easter Sunday. The holders Leinster finished strongly but Ulster just held out to edge them out by 1 point at the close. Des Foley who played in both games was tightly held by Tom Maguire and made very little impact on the game. His brother Lar played in the hurling draw 5-5 each and came on as a second half substitute for Leinster. Ray Carolan teamed up with Sean Ferriter of Donegal was adequate but not spectacular and was replaced before the end. His immediate opponents M Carlin Kildare and M Carley Westmeath were also replaced . PT Tracey the first Fermanagh man ever to represent Ulster was the star of the show scoring 1-4 and generally being in the ‘thick of things’ on the edge of the square. Sean O Neill was outstanding setting up every Ulster scoring chance while Jimmy Whan and Paddy Doherty were also very prominent on a pitch badly cut up be the exertions of the hurlers with constant rain making the handling very difficult. Scorers for Ulster PT Tracey 1-4 Paddy Doherty 1-2 Sean O Neill 0-1 Frank McFeeley 0-1 and Jimmy Whan 0-1. Ulster Tadhey Turbett Tyrone Gabriel Kelly Cavan Leo Murphy Down Pat Rice Down PJ Flood Donegal Tom Maguire Cavan Jim McDonnell Cavan Sean Ferriter Donegal Ray Carolan Cavan Sean O Neill Down Frank McFeeley Donegal Paddy Doherty Down Jimmy Whan Armagh PT Tracey Fermanagh and Brian Morgan Down.
Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn presides at
the Solemn High Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan on Saint
Patrick’s Day at 11:30 with Father John Maguire the celebrant. Sean O Reilly
Dean Saint Patrick’s College deacon Father PJ McManus sub deacon and Father PJ
Gargan MC. Bishop Quinn celebrated the 8 am Mass Father John Maguire the
Inspector of Schools the children’s 10 Mass. On Monday 18th Father PJ McManus
celebrated the 7:30 pm Mass as gaeilge.
Cavan Dog and Gun club kill 6 foxes and seriously injure 3 more on their
successful fox hunt at Farnham Estate!
Dr Roy Hayes will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society’s meeting at 23 Farnham Street on Monday next 25th March at 8:30 pm.
March 30th 1963 Thirty mile speed limit to come into operation for all Urban areas in county Cavan including Cootehill Belturbet Kingscourt Shercock Swanlinbar Killeshandra Arva Ballinagh Kilnaleck Ballyjamesduff Virginia Ballyhaise Redhills Butlersbridge Mountnuggent Bawnboy Tullyvin Blacklion and Dowra. Fines for over speeding in these areas are up to £20 for first offence up to £50 second offence and up to twelve months in jail for a third or subsequent offence.
Cavan and Down play out an exciting draw 1-7 each in a downpour at Carrickmacross in the semi final of the Wembley tournament. The tackling was rigorous and hard hitting played in a most sporting manner by two fast fit teams intent on playing good football despite the atrocious weather conditions and treacherous underfoot sod. Down led by 0-4 to 0-3 at the interval. Scorers for Cavan Phil ‘Lightening’ Murray Jim McDonnell 0-2 Charlie Gallagher 0-2 Hugh Barney O Donohoe 0-1 Seamus McMahon 0-1 and Jimmy Stafford 0-1.Down scorers James McCartan 1-1 Paddy Doherty 0-2 and Tony Hadden Brian Johnston and Sean O Neill 0-1 each. Jim McDonnell was on the 40 pitted against the rugged but sporting Dan McCartan who although well improved had to play second fiddle to Cavan’s most influential player.
The Doonaree Ceilidhe Band will broadcast from Radio Eireann to night Saturday. All communications to Andy Smith Creamery Manager Lavey Strand.
Patrick Gaffney BE purchases the Erne Cinema Belturbet for£2,050. PJ O Reilly was the auctioneer along with Finegan Menton 14-15 Lower O Connell Street Dublin while M/S Ophen and Company Stephen’s Green were the Solicitors having carriage of sale.
George V Maloney and his wife Maura purchase ‘Saint Aiden’s’ Drumelis on 36 acres of land formerly the residence of Senator Paddy Baxter for a sum of £3,600.
Maurice O Neill’s bungalow at Drumalee fetches £2,675 sold to Tom Fitzpatrick in trust. Con P Smith was the auctioneer and Sean Kelly had carriage.
Cavan Bridge N/S Liam Bogue and Mattie Corcoran E/W Tom Hickey and Surgeon Cullen.
The Mother Abbess of the Poor Clare Convent returns thanks to the Social Committee in Provider’s who donated the profits of their recent record breaking dance in the Town Hall to the convent fund.
The Denland Consort with conductor Brian Boydell will give a recital in the Loreto Concert Hall sponsored by the ICA Guild Cavan.
Cavan Gaels formalise their bid to Cavan Show Society for the purchase of the Show Grounds in a letter from TP O Reilly Solicitor Ballyconnell read to the shareholders at the extraordinary meeting called by Chairman PN Smith and Secretary Richard Black. The proposal which includes a provision to allow the Society to hold their annual show as normal was well received and a further meeting of all interested parties was called.
April 8th 1963 Paddy Smith Minister for Agriculture on behalf of the Irish people presents a 20 year old Aberdeen Aengus Bull to the Holy Father Pope John XXIII to join the pontiff’s prize herd at his summer residence Castlegondolfo. The bull ‘Duke of Liss’ was formerly owned by Bartley McEnroe Liss House Oldcastle county Meath and won 1st Prize and Leinster Gold Medal at the recent show in the RDS. The bull was born in January 1942.
Cavan UDC after a marathon session strike a record high rate of 46/3 in the £ which includes provision for the painting of the Town Hall, development of Car Parks at Town Hall and Cavan Egg Market. Tom Fitzpatrick presided and the new rate was proposed by Joe McGovern and seconded by Paddy Conaty.
Matt Rudden running in the Saint Augustine Dublin colours comes home a creditable 2nd place in the All Ireland Cross Country at Naas Racecourse. Matt did not cover the mid race break if the winner Sean O Sullivan 44 minutes and 26 seconds from Cork but after a great battle with the holder Willie Webb Limerick in which second place was in dispute all afternoon the gallant Laragh man edged out the defending champion in the last quarter of a mile to finish second in 45 minutes and 29 seconds for the tough 8 mile course. The veteran 44 year old Willie Morris of Galway was 4th in a time of 46 minutes and 10 seconds. In the last three years Matt Rudden has been 2nd 3rd and 2nd again in the National Championships but his only regret is that he didn’t really give himself a chance to win the 1963 Championship by not covering the break of Sean O Sullivan rather hoping that the teak tough Cork man would be reeled in later in the race. Teams 1st Cork 54 points 2nd Limerick 92 and 3rd Clare 102. Eamon Tully from Maudabawn and member of Laragh NACAI Club ran as an independent entry in the All Ireland Cross Country Championships in Naas where there was 139 entries with Eamon finishing in a creditable 63rd place.
Laragh Athletic Club 1963 President Father JM Byrne Chairman Eamonn Tully Vice Chairman Jim Cochrane Secretary Vincent Rudden Assistant Secretary Jim Brady Treasurer Paddy McDermott. Committee Matt Rudden PP Reilly Jin Cochrane Tom Cullivan M Smith and Owen Reilly outgoing Chairman who thanked all who helped the Club in the last year particularly the Anglo Celt Stradone GFC for the training facilities at their ground and changing facilities in their well appointed Hall. The club paid tribute to Laragh native Francis McDermott who mad his debut at international level at the recent cross country in San Sebastian Spain.
Death of the very popular Mary Elizabeth Finlay Bridge Street at the age of 77. She was very closely associated with many of the Cathedral Sodalities and was well known for her Christian piety faith and charity particularly to those less fortunate in the community. She was widow of the late John Finlay Pig Dealer who died some years ago. She is survived by her three sons Paddy Oliver and Freddie four daughters Mollie Dillon Nellie Harding Nancy Nolan and Bernadette Carroll. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with Father PJ McManus presiding with burial later in Cullies.
Presentation to Michael Tierney BE Assistant County Engineer. He was in Cavan ten years and his many friends in the town and colleagues at Cavan Golf Club made him a presentation before his departure for Longford on promotion.
Sean McCormack Manager of the Hardware Department in Provider’s purchases the ‘Commercial’ Bar in Bridge Street from Pat’ Stick’ Donohoe for £2,500. The Solicitor having carriage of sale was GV Maloney with PJ O Reilly Auctioneer.
Automatic ‘halting’ and flagging of buses to come to an end as CIE erect bus signs in Farham Street (2) and Dublin Road. Passengers must board and alight from the buses at these points.
Death of Margaret Boylan Drumelis at a young age. She is survived by her husband and young family. She was well known in the area and was highly respected and regarded. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Ballynarry cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Rev Sean O Reilly and Dermot Morgan E./W Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan.
Death of Bernard McDonald Dental Surgeon in Ohio USA. He was brother of Austin McDonald Church Street and Mrs A Carolan Oldcastle county Meath. He was in America over 50 years and was a veteran of World War 1. He is survived in Ohio by his wife and four daughters.
Cavan Dog and Gun Club continue with their hunting of foxes this time in the Arahan area where they report “1 fox killed and four seriously wounded”. The club meet at the Bus Office for transport to Shantemon mountain next Sunday for another fox hunt.
Rainfall for March amounted to 4.67 inches of rain the heaviest since March 1947 on 23 rainy days. There was only 3.04 inches in 1962 on 20 rainy days.
Death of the very popular Rose Ann Lee Behey. A lady of great Christian virtue. She was extremely well known and popular throughout the area. She was known for her piety and hospitality particularly to those in society less well off. She is survived by her family. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
April 15th 1963 Congratulations to JS ‘Stan’ and Elizabeth Mullery who celebrate the Golden Jubilee of their marriage with a dinner and celebration at the residence of her daughter Winnie Conlon Coleman Road surrounded by their children grandchildren and one great grandchild. They were married on the 6th April 1913 in Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge with Rev Charles Magee Adm Cavan officiating. They have seven children 4 boys and three girls eighteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Gerry M Lovett Headmaster Cavan Technical School is elected President of the Vocational Teacher’s Association at their AGM. Native of Cork he is resident at Cathedral Road Cavan and has been on the executive of the national association for many years.
After a long period out of circulation since December due to newspaper strike in the USA the famed ‘New York Times’ reappears this time containing a massive 702 pages weighing 70 lbs. It took 5,000 tons of newsprint and 900 gallons of ink to print this edition.
“McCaul’s for your Easter outfit. Hats handbags gloves blouses and knitwear. Ina McCaul Cavan 81”
In a tough bruising battle where Jim McDonnell and Charlie Gallagher came in for ‘special attention’ ,Meath beat Cavan in the National Football League at Drogheda 2-4 to 0-7 to qualify for a semi final tilt against Kerry in Croke Park. Cavan County Board thus missed out on a minimum £1,500 windfall from the proceeds of the closing stages of the NFL. Cavan led Meath a merry dance in the first half leading at half time by 0-6 to 0-2 but instructions to the Meath players to apply rugged if somewhat dangerous tactics resulted in Meath beating a much better footballing side in an encounter that bordered on sheer thuggery. Jim McDonnell received several heavy knocks to his face and head with Charlie Gallagher also bearing the brunt of the Meath savagery. Conditions were damp and windy with Meath making the best of the elements in the second half and containing Cavan to just one point. Scorers for Cavan Jim McDonnell again on the 40 for Cavan 0-3 Charlie Gallagher 0-2 Seamus McMahon and Hugh Barney Donohoe 0-1.
Cavan receive a huge boost with the news that star college footballer Jimmy O Donnell who has played all his senior football with Leitrim is to play with the county of his birth Cavan. He is presently domiciled in Athenry where he is working in the Bank but will tog out for Cavan against Dublin next Sunday in the first Corn Na Casca final in aid of the Dublin Primary Schools. The game will be followed by the replay of the Railway Cup Hurling Final between Leinster and Munster.
Cully ‘s amusements are back in town on their annual visit for Cavan Gael’s. £500 in prizes at nightly draws. Ladie’s night Thursday 18th April while the Housewives’ have their night out on Friday the 19th April. Dodgems swings roulette pongo and delph.
Holy Week ceremonies start in the Cathedral on Holy Thursday at 10 o clock when the Bishop celebrates Solemn High Mass and blesses the holy oils for use in the coming year. At 6 pm the Mass of the Last Supper is celebrated with the Cathedral staying open until 12 o clock midnight for adoration at the Altar of Repose. On Good Friday the reading of the Passion veneration of the cross and distribution of Holy Communion is at 3 pm while the Easter Vigil will commence at 10:45 pm on Saturday night.
Cavan Bridge N/
N/S Surgeon Cullen and Patrick Coghlan E/W Maureen McDonald and Joan O Hanlon.
New cabbage plants at six shillings a bundle or 100 for ten shillings in great demand at Cavan Market Square.
Due to scarcity of hay caused by the present adverse weather conditions demand was poor for a big supply of cattle horses and pigs at Cavan Fair. Good demand for horses but bonhams much slower than last fair. Yearlings £32-38 two year olds £45-54 three year olds £55-65 springers £50-60 milch cows £37-10-0- £45 mincers £30-35 shorthorn bull calves £12-18 working horses £40-50 colts and fillies £40-00 to £52-10-0 bonhams £9-11 carrying sows £27-10-0 to £32.
April 22nd 1963 Because of the recent removal of generous Government subsidy, Tom McCarren warns of lay offs and downturn in trade pointing out that they are slaughtering 500 less pigs at their factory than this time last year.
Patrick Cosgrove Clothes Dealer 4 Lake View brings a case against Tommy Conaty for the recovery of £10 in respect of a jaunting car supplied to him while Conaty counter claims £13-13-0 in respect of a radio purchased by his daughter Mary Anne Cosgrove who turned out to be a minor and therefore not acceptable to the Hire Purchase company. A straight forward case had to be adjourned to give the Justice time to read the relevant documents in the Hire Purchase Agreement.
Matt Fay President Roger Casement Cumainn Cavan is pictured laying the wreath at the Republican commemoration on Easter Sunday at the grave of volunteer Sean McIntyre at Drumalee cemetery Belturbet..
Death of JH Neary Postmaster Kells 1930-1950 at the age of 78. Eldest son of Mr and Mrs Peter Neary Butcher’s Town Hall Street, he joined the Post Office in 1901. He was appointed Post Master Athenry in 1912. He was extremely well known and very popular in Kells where he was deeply involved in the development of Headfort Golf Club serving as Secretary from 1950 until his retirement due to ill health in 1962. He is survived by his wife Sheila sons Dr Peter Neary Drogheda daughter Eileen Neary BA Lurgan county Armagh brother Michael Bailieborough and sister RA Neary Dover England. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Columcille’s Church with the celebrant being Father S Garland CC Kells assisted by Rev Father K Swan CC Carnaross and Rev P Healey CC Killbeg. Burial took place in the New cemetery Dublin Road Kells..
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the Solemn High Mass and blessing of the oils on Holy Thursday morning with Father Joe Dolan Adm celebrant of the evening Mass of the Last Supper deacon Sean O Reilly Dean Saint Patrick’s College Sub deacon Father Pat Brady and the Master of Ceremonies was Father Colm Hurley. Father Bob McCabe was the celebrant on Good Friday with Father Sean O Reilly again deacon Benny Maguire sub deacon and Father Terence McManus MC. The Passion was read by Fathers AB McGrath Turlough O Reilly and Father Felim McGovern with Father Paddy Gargan MC. Bishop Quinn presided. The Easter Vigil was celebrated by the Bishop Austin Quinn Father Turlough O Reilly deacon and Father Augustine Leydon sub deacon. The lessons were read by Rev Brother Timothy John P Smith Sean Bergin and Joe Connolly. The commentator for the blessing of the oils lighting of the Paschal fire etc was Father Joe Dolan while Father PJ McManus was commentator for all the rest of the Easter ceremonies. The sacred music was rendered by the Cathedral Choir with Father ABC McGrath conducting and playing the organ. On Easter Sunday the 8 am Mass was celebrated by Father Paddy Mallon the 10 clock children’s Mass by Father John Maguire the Diocesan Examiner and the 11:30 by Father PJ McManus cc.
Cavan relinquish their Ulster Junior title when beaten by Antrim 3-2 to 1-2 in a well contested first round encounter played in atrocious weather conditions in Kingscourt. Donal O Grady and Peter Pritchard won the midfield battle but the large supply of the ball was mostly wasted by an off form attack. Antrim led by 2-2 to 1-1 at half time. Scorers for Cavan were Dessie Brady 1-0 Frankie Kennedy and Harry Mulvaney free 0-1 each. Team Paddy Lyons Conor Maguire Mike Duggan F McNally Philip McMenamin Pat Clarke Paddy Smith D O Grady Peter Pritchard John Joe O Reilly Harry Mulvaney Frankie Kennedy Sean Masterson Dessie Brady and Philip ‘Lightening’ Murray. Sub S Cahill for Sean Masterson.
Cavan are the first holders of the Corn Na Casca trophy when they defeat Dublin 1-9 to 0-11 in a thrilling entertaining encounter at Croke Park Dublin played in wet conditions prior to the Railway Cup Hurling final replay between Leinster and Munster.
Handball at Cavan. Senior Doubles Kieran Cullivan and Michael Leddy V Greg and Tommy Sheridan S Kelly and Dominick Johnston V Hugh Gough and Seamus McCormack John McNiffe and Seamus Fay V John Mulvey and Michael Walsh Sean Woods and Michael Jermyn V Sean Reilly and Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll. Junior Doubles Mickey Gallimore and Robbie Woods V M Mullally and Joey Coyle Dessie Gilchreest and Charlie Coyle V Sean Gaffney and Michael Walsh Raymond Greene and Paddy Murray V Martin Jermyn and Philip Fitzsimmons Sean Maguire and Seamus Fitzsimmons V Frank Brady and Peter Galligan Danny O Hanlon and Michael Kavanagh V Jim Mooney and J Quinn.
Pictured is the all conquering Seamus Fay Drumconnick 3 times All Ireland and twice Ulster Champion lilter competing at the Ulster Fleadh Cheoil in Cootehill in which he retained his Ulster title. Over 10,000 attended the Fleadh which was opened by Dr Brian Galligan Vice President National executive of CCE. There followed an Industrial Parade around the streets of Cootehill in a downpour of rain which failed to dampen the spirits. Ceilidhe Bands McPeake Family Belfast. George Wilson was the winner of the open fiddle with Paddy McEntee second to add to his first in senior fiddle. Concert flute Oliver O Reilly Kilnaleck who was second in the tin whistle. Brass Bands Saint Patrick’s Bunnoe Cavan. Senior Ballads Seamus Fay Cavan who also won the senior lilting. Novice Marching Bands De La Salle Cavan.
“Prams and Suncars by Hunter and Pedigree. Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88.”
Northern Bar Bridge Street property of Maisie Maguire is sold to Sean Fitzpatrick Drumacon Belturbet for £1,850. Murphy Quinn were the auctioneers while LCP Smith had carriage of sale.
Sister Patricia Kelly a doctor with the Lourdes Missionaries Drogheda is spending a holiday with her brother Sean Solicitor Oldtown before travelling to Tanganyka in East Africa.
“Donohoe’s Garage main NSU dealers for county Cavan. Prinz MK48 HP only £529. We can supply Opel Rekord Kadett cars and vans. Donohoe’s Garage Dublin Road Cavan phone 191.
Cavan and Down will meet in the semi final of the McKenna Cup and it has been decided that the winners will play Kerry in the Wembley Final on the June holiday weekend in London.
Drumalee on top at Drumavaddy in a very sporting and exciting game winning by 2-9 to 2-2 after leading at half time by 1-6 to 1-1. Scorers Sean Woods 1-1 Donie Fay 0-8 and Michael Smith 1-0. Drumavaddy replied with Gaffney 1-1 and Sean Brady 1-1. Tommy Duke Stradone was in charge of the whistle.
Butlersbridge defeat Cavan Gael's 2-9 to 2-5 at Myle’s Meadow Butlersbridge. The Bridge adopted much better with underfoot conditions treacherous and played throughout in a downpour. Con Smith was man of the match with great support from Ray Dunne Terry Smith Ken Browne and Eamonn Reilly. Cavan Gael's were best served by the in form George Crowe Pat McKiernan and John Sullivan. Referee Paddy Brady Belturbet.
John Kelly beats Stephen Kelly to win the Cavan Town Senior Handball title at Glenside Road.
Mrs Josie McNamara finds an 1852 Queen Victoria shilling in the back yard of her home in Abbey Street.
Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne present Captain K Danaher lecturing on ‘Irish Farmhouses’ in the Courthouse using slides to illustrate his lecture.
Mr and Mrs C Carthy win the Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club.
Sister Mercy Matron Saint Phelim’s Hospital returns thanks to the Lurganure Players for their production ‘Sunset Valley’ Plush Dramatic Society ‘Too Young to Marry’ and Lurgan Players ‘Mulligan’s Millions’
Jackson’s Garage will cease parking buses outside the Imperial Hotel and their operation is now based in Farnham Street opposite the De La Salle School. Pick ups in College Street and at 19 Coleman Road for departures only.
Packed houses every night in Saint Joseph’s Hall for the recently revived ‘Frolics Anew’. The show stars Tony Farrell Ballyjamesduff’s Paddy Crosby in the ‘School around the corner’. Frances Lynch Ethna Fay Collette Lynch Jim Reilly and Andy Brady are the outstanding stars of a great show which premieres ‘Lough Sheelin’ written by John McBreen and Peggy Cusack and sung by the delightful Marie Brady. Paddy Cusack is the Producer while the Musical Director is John McBreen. The lighting is by Strand Electric Dublin and Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88.
April 29th 1963 Outcry from business associations as Minister of Finance Dr Ryan introduces VAT starting at 6d in £1 ie 2 ½% .The returns will be made by the retailers and several meetings are being arranged by the Revenue to instruct local traders in the proper manner of making returns at the end of each two month period of trading.
Peadair Lennon from Cootehill is elected President of the Student’s Union Representative body at UCD defeating Gordon Collier from Tuam by 142 votes in a total poll of 2,780 students.
John Farrelly Factory worker McCarren’s brings a successful action against McCarren and Company for negligence as he is injured while using a sledge hammer and jumper on concrete floors at the factory in January 1962. Cavan Circuit Court awarded John £1,250 in an agreed settlement. John Blayney instructed by AM Smith was for the applicant while M/S Hickey and O Reilly represented McCarren’s.
Cavan defeat a depleted Monaghan side missing their star man Benny Mone who emigrated to America at the weekend by 3-9 to 1-8 in the 1st round of the Dr McKenna Cup in bottomless conditions at Pearse Park Ballybay which cut up badly in the closing stages after heavy overnight rain. Scorers for Cavan Ray Carolan 1-2 John Brady 1-1 Charlie Gallagher 1-2 Seamus McMahon 0-2 and Hugh Barney O Donoghue Tommy Galligan 0-1 each and PJ Duffy Monaghan own goal. Cavan led at half time 3-5 to Monaghan’s 0-5 and were simply much too powerful for the homesters.
Michael Breslin Senior beats his son Mickey in the Father Gargan Billiard’s Cup Final at Cavan’s CYMS. Father Gargan presented the trophy after a most exciting final.
Henry Smith Chairman of Cavan Town Handball Club presents the medals at the conclusion of the senior final where John Kennedy defeated Stephen Kelly in an epic senior single’s final.
May 4th 1963 Anglo Celt is printed away from home by the Athlone Printing Press as their much heralded Rothschild Rotary Press fails as they are going to press.
President Kennedy’s advance party is in Dublin to make arrangements for the forthcoming visit of the new President to Ireland in June. An invitation to the President from Harold Macmillan British Prime Minister to visit Northern Ireland to open the ‘Giant’s Causeway’ was refused by the White House as the President has a full schedule. He will not have time to meet with Pope John XXIII on this trip despite holding talks with the Italian Prime Minister in Milan.
Death of the very popular Nora Baxter ‘Saint Aidan’s’ Drumelis at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. She was wife of the late Senator Paddy Baxter former member and Cathaoirleacch of the Seanad. Her maiden name was Nora O Sullivan from county Clare and she was an officer in the Department of Local Government. An accomplished linguist she was fluent in several Continental languages and acted as a translator for visiting diplomats and heads of state from Germany and France. She was a lady of simple tastes and her humility and generosity were characteristics she displayed in plenty. She was deeply involved in many of the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Sodalities. She is survived by her son Colm in Galway daughters Monica O Reilly Island Virginia Una in Manchester Maura MPSI Cavan Ursula Baxter Dublin sons in law daughter in law relatives and many friends. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan which was packed to capacity with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Sudden death of Michael McDermott while attending the evening Mass on the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. He took ill during the Mass and was carried to the Porch where he received the Last Rites from Father PJ Gargan CC. Despite strenuous efforts to revive him he died and was later removed to the Morgue at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital. Factory worker in McCarren’s Michael was only 55 years of age and is survived by his wife and young family.
Drumalee are just edged out by Ballyhaise 2-4 to 2-3 at the Flagon Meadow Ballyhaise where Mick Duggan at centre half was again man of the match. Michael Leddy and Tommy Flynn after a bright start faded in the appalling heavy conditions. Mike Duggan was ably assisted by his uncle Ted Duggan Bob Spring and Hughie Newman. Drumalee fielded without the in form Paddy Lyons. Tommy Molloy Sean Smith and Billy Daly were best in defence while Frankie Walsh and Michael Smith were the pick of the forwards. Scorers were Sean Woods 2 goals Michael Smith Michael Rafferty and Donie Fay 0-1 each. Scorers for Ballyhaise Mike Duggan 1-0 Carl Gilsenan 1-1 B Spring 0-2 and Ted Duggan 0-1. John Johnston Cavan was the referee.
Saint Mel’s Longford win their 2nd successive and 3rd in all Hogan Cup when they beat debutants Saint Brendan’s Killarney 1-6 to 2-2 in the Final in Croke Park. Barry O Reilly the Mullahoran county minor starred for the winners.
Very large congregation at the Saint Joseph’s The Worker 7:30 Mass celebrated by Father AB McGrath in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan.
May 11th 1963 Anglo Celt’s Rotary Press is still out of order as the Athlone Printing Works again comes to their aid.
Royal School PPU President Surgeon George Fegan Secretary Miss O Simons Treasurer Jimmy Dawson. Committee Peace Adams Mrs Cyril Anderson Mrs J Dawson Myrtle Henderson Mrs Sadie Kennedy Shirley Sheriff Ivan Black D Montgomery Cyril Anderson S Burrows Mervyn Johnston Willie Lowry Douglas Anderson Derek Morris and Alan Pollock.
“Refrigerators and Cleaners by Electrolux Smyth’s 60 Main Street Phone 88”
‘Mulvaney’s Park View’ property of JC Mulvaney for sale on Tuesday 21st May at 3 pm in the Farham Hotel Cavan. The Auctioneer is Con P Smith while Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor has carriage of sale.
The outstanding Tadhg McCarthy stars for Lacken while the veteran Phil Brady now a well known referee and official togs out for Cormore.
Drumavaddy cause the upset of the year when they account for the homesters Butlersbridge 4-4 to 1-8 in bottomless conditions at Myles’ Meadows to which Drumavaddy appeared to adopt to much better. The visitors led by 2-2 to 0-4 at the interval. Gerry Healy although beaten four times was outstanding for the Bridge and saved a certain rout. Brian Myles Terry Smith and Mickey O Reilly were the pick of a shaky defence while Tom Smith at midfield and Tom and John Sheridan in attack were the outstanding performers for a poor Bridge team.
Golf Fourball Tommy Aylmer and Paddy Fleming 4 up 2nd Hubert Duffy Royal Dublin and S Lawlor Saint Anne’s 2 up.
John J ‘Jack’ Clarke retires from his position as Postmaster Mullingar after 49 years distinguished service to the Post Office Service which he joined in Enniskillen in 1914 and came to Cavan in 1916 where he was closely associated with Cavan Slashers winning 7 county championship medals captaining them to 6 titles. He was Secretary of Cavan Slashers for almost twenty years and served as Secretary Cavan County Board GAA from 1927 to 1937 when HL Smith was appointed after Jack’s transfer in the Post Office Service. He was a member of a famous Teemore Republican family who did much to establish the GAA in Ulster. Six of the family played Senior inter county football with Fermanagh. He was a prominent member of the Cavan senior inter county team and played in the 1928 All Ireland Final when Cavan were defeated by Kildare 2-6 to 2-5 on the first occasion on which the Sam Maguire was presented to the winners. He was Secretary when Cavan made the break through in 1933 and again in 1935 when they defeated Kildare. He toured America with the Cavan team in 1934. He served in Enniskillen Cavan Tralee Wexford and was Postmaster in Carrick on Shannon and later Mullingar. He was national President of the Postmaster’s Association.
Over 400 school children take part in the school’s plainsong choral festival in Cavan. The event kicked off with Solemn High Mass celebrated in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan by Father Turlough O Reilly with Fathers Paddy Brady Castletara deacon and Felim McGovern sub deacon. Master of ceremonies was Father PA Fay Redhills. The Mass was sung by the children’s choirs and the Proper by the choirs of the secondary schools in the parish. The examiners at the competitions held in the De La Salle and Poor Clare convent were Father Austin Eustace BSc Dungannon. The musical director was Father ABC McGrath while Mary McGoldrick was the secretary and area organiser for the event. Certificates of merit were presented to the winning choirs. Pictured are the school choirs from Kilmore Ballyhaise Poor Clare Convent Ballintemple and the Loreto Senior choir.
The very popular Katie Brady aunt of Connie McEntee retires from Cavan County Council after a distinguished career over 48 years. She was known as an efficient courteous clerical officer and was well known throughout the county enjoying the confidence and respect of the elected officers fellow staff and general public. There was a capacity crowd at the social and presentation to mark her retirement in the Farnham Hotel where Michael J Smith Secretary Cavan County Council made the presentation Michael Harding was master of ceremonies and Dermot McCarthy paid tribute to an old and faithful colleague that would be badly missed for her sheer decency and manner by the staff and the general public.
Cavan Bridge Club 1st Owen McGovern and Kay Brady.
Loreto Past Pupils Union hold their annual general meeting in the college next Sunday 6th May 1963.
Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne return the same officers unopposed for the coming year with Chairman Brian O Mordha Cootehill Vice Chairman Michael Neary Bailieborough Secretary Rev Augustine Leydon Saint Patrick’s College and Treasurer Brid Sheridan Cavan County Librarian. The meeting reviewed the successful series of lectures given in the local Technical School over the winter months and it was announced by the Editor Father Frank McKiernan Ballinamore that the Bhreifne Journal would be published in a few weeks.
May 18th 1963 Father PV Mallon Saint Patrick’s College is elected President of the Classical Teacher’s Association of Ireland in Newman House Dublin. Father Mallon is presently President of the Ulster Council College’s GAA.
10,000 pilgrims from all over the world are expected at Saint Patrick’s Purgatory Lough Derg as the season commences on June 1st to August 15th.
Thriller in the Bridge as the home side fight back from a deficit of 2-5 to 0-2 to beat their old rivals Drumalee 2-9 to 2-8 in the final stages of the Junior League. Drumalee started in fine style scoring 5 unanswered points as they took advantage of a strong wind. Donie Fay opened the scoring in the 2nd half as Drumalee tried to press home their advantage. Chief scorer for Drumalee was the towering Brendan Young who caused the Bridge endless problems and scored the two Drumalee goals. Frankie Walsh Donie Fay and Paddy Lyons were the stars for the losers but Con Smith Ken Browne who had a personal tally of 1-4 and Johnny Cusack were the winner’s star attackers. John Brady Mullahoran was an efficient referee who let the play flow and no nasty incidents developed.
Kerry record their first major win against Down when they defeated the Mournemen 0-9 to 1-5 in a rough tough hard tackling National Football Final at Croke Park where 73,000 paid in but the gates were knocked down and a further 7,000 gained free entry just as the senior game got underway. Kerry led at half time by 0-9 to 1-0 after enjoying the backing of a strong wind. Referee P McArdle Louth was a very lenient referee letting many of the bad fouls go unpunished until the game developed into a brawl as the final whistle approached.
Choral Festivals are the popular event as Father Bob McCabe President of Saint Patrick’s College opens the inter county competition in the Town Hall with Father ABC McGrath again the Musical Director. Mary McGoldrick was Secretary and local organiser. Mr Bradfield MA District Inspector of Schools and Brother Cyril were the adjudicators. There were competitions for flagelot tin whistle accordions and choral items.
Scout’s Musical Society 1963 Chairman Rev Turlough O Reilly Vice Chairman Mel Doherty Secretary Dessie Maguire. Later it was announced the Boy Scout’s Camp will take place this year during the month of August.
Brenda Scott daughter of Willie Scott Moynehall secures 1st place and a scholarship to Loreto College in the examinations recently held in the college.
Death of Rose Smith College Street wife of the late Brian Behey Stradone. She was a native of Lisreagh and both of them moved into the town in relatively recent times. She was extremely popular and retiring being an active member of the Cathedral sodalities attending Mass each day. Rose is survived by her brothers and sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Dympna’s cemetery upper Lavey.
JP Mansfield and Tommy McCormick win the Special competition at Cavan Bridge Club.
Excellent May Fair with prices up on recent fairs. The supply was good with only knackers and working horses down in price with demand poor. There was an excellent demand for donkies cobs and good quality colts and fillies. Yearlings £25-35 two year olds £46-52 three year olds £55-65 milch cows £40-48 springers £45-55 mincers £30-40 working horses £40-45 ponies £35-40 donkies £8-15 carrying sows and casseogs £28-£32 bonhams £9-12 per pair.
Death of Mary Lynch wife of Patrick Antiduff Ballyhaise at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. Survived by her husband son daughter brothers sisters relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise to Cullies cemetery.
The price of land in the Cavan area continues to be strong at £50 per acre for most lots.
May 25th 1963 Pictured is a young Paddy Graham 20 Tullac Mongan proudly displaying the 6lbs brown trout he caught while fishing near Lough Oughter on the River Erne.
Cavan Gael’s first win of Senior League defeating Cornafean 2-7 to 0-5 in Cornafean. The game was played in a downpour with some bouts of very attractive football. Colm Smith was man of the match for the Gael’s receiving sterling assistance from Tony McConnell Des Lambert the Crowe brothers county star Mick Ryan and Eamon McGovern at midfield . Jack McEntee Jackie Sheridan Cathal Young and Terry Smith were always dangerous in possession. The teams were tied at 0-3 each at the interval. John ‘Foley’ O Rourke was seldom troubled in the Gael’s goal. Excellent refereeing by Fintan Tierney Butlersbridge.
Cavan Feis is being revived this Sunday with the Sean Wrynne All Ireland Ceilidhe Band playing at the presentation dance in the Town Hall where the admission is 4/- and dancing will be from 8-12.
Sympathy is extended to PJ O Neill Sport’s Editor Cavan’s Anglo Celt on the death of his father Michael J O Neill ‘Seaview’ Avenue Ferrybank Arklow. He was father of a very distinguished Wexford family all of whom were involved in the GAA including Des who was probably the best footballer produced by Wexford in this generation being a regular member of the Leinster Railway Cup team. He was father of Martin O Neill Secretary of the Leinster Council of the GAA and referee of the 1933 All Ireland final when Cavan beat Galway and the never to be forgotten 1947 Polo Ground’s final when Cavan beat Kerry. Michael J was National President of Saint Joseph’s Young Priest’s Society for many years and a lifetime member of the organisation.
Death of Charles Farrelly late of Abbey Street in Belfast where he worked in the shipyards for many years. He was a member of the British Army during World War 2 and gave distinguished service all over Europe where he was noted for his courage and mentioned in dispatches. He was son of the late Mr and Mrs Michael Farrelly and was a well known member of the famous Labour Band before leaving Cavan for Belfast. He is survived by his family relatives and many friends. Funeral in Belfast was large and representative with a good contingent travelling from Cavan.
Bishop Austin Quinn is very busy on the Feast of the Ascension celebrating the 8 am Mass and presiding at the Solemn High Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Fathers Benny Maguire deacon brother John sub deacon and PJ Gargan MC. The combined choirs of Saint Patrick’s College and Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with Father ABC McGrath on the organ rendered the sacred music. Father PJ McManus celebrated the 10 am children’s Mass.
Eileen Maloney Farnham Street is appointed Unit Officer of the newly reformed Cavan Town branch Irish Red Cross. Already 30 members and they meet in the Railway Hotel each week where new members are welcome.
Senior Handball Sean Carroll and S Reilly beat Henry Smith and J Reilly. Sean Woods and Michael Jermyn walk over John Mulvey and Sean Maguire. Junior Michael Kavanagh and Danny O Hanlon beat Martin Jermyn and Philip Fitzsimmons Dessie Gilchreest and Charlie Coyle beat Jim Mooney and G Quinn Seamus Fitzsimmons and K Smith beat Robbie Woods and Kenneth Clail Sean Gaffney and Michael Walsh beat Francie Brady and Peter Galligan Paddy Murray and Raymond Greene beat M Mullaly and Raymond Duffy.
June 1st 1963 Pope John XXIII making a remarkable recovery after suffering a stroke. His personal physician flies back to Milan after last examination and predicts the strong constitution of the Pope will see him through this health crisis if he doesn’t suffer a further haemorrhage of the brain. Bishop Quinn calls for prayers for the safe recovery of the Pope at all Masses in the Diocese of Kilmore while messages of good will pour into the Vatican from all over the world.
13th annual Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Mullingar county Westmeath where over 70,000 are expected from June 1st to 3rd is opened by Most Rev Dr Kyne Bishop of Meath and Patron of the Fleadh. G Bartley the Minister for Defence will review the parade with competitions reaching a climax with the All Ireland finals on Monday 3rd June 1963.
Cavan will play Kerry at Wembley next Saturday in the Wembley tournament final after defeating Down 1-13 to 3-4 in a thrilling McKenna Cup semi final at Castleblayney. Cavan were vastly superior than the Mournemen and led by 1-10 to 3-2 at the interval after conceding a penalty goal and two late goals to Down. Cavan contained their rivals in the 2nd half soaking up a lot of Down pressure and in the last quarter repulsing attack after attack while they actually outscored Down 3 points to 2 in the second half. Scorers for Cavan Charlie Gallagher 0-7 two frees Seamus McMahon 1 goal Hugh Barney O Donohoe and Jim McDonnell 0-2 each and James Brady 0-1. Despite Ray Carolan and Tom Lynch being out shaded at midfield Charlie Gallagher man of the match and his forward colleagues made great use of the chances they got. Sean Og Flood appeared for Cavan wearing the new distinctive goalkeeper’s jersey which is now compulsory under a new rule brought in by Congress. Tipperary and Kilkenny hurlers will open proceedings at Wembley next Saturday.
Father Peter Paul Galligan well known Cavan footballer is on a well deserved holiday at his home in Thomascourt. Former Cornafean star he played for Cavan in the losing All Ireland Finals of 1943 against Roscommon and in 1945 against Cork. His last act before emigrating to Australia in 1947 was to referee the County Final of that year played in the month of November.
PJ O Neill Sport’s Editor of the Anglo Celt tips Mayo Offaly Kerry and Cavan to win their respective provincial titles in 1963.
“Cavan Engineering. Applications are sought from skilled and semi skilled workers from ages 23-35 for machinery manufacturing plant opening in Cavan. Trainee fitters and machine operators aged 16-19 . Office staff male and female aged 17-25 with experience of book keeping typing and stores management. Unskilled staff for general factory work aged 25-40 – previous experience preferred. Apply the Secretary Cavan Engineering 69 Lower Leeson Street Dublin 2”.
Death of Patrick B Brady Abbey Street. Survived by his sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
John McCaffrey accompanied by his son John P and Seamus McCormack catch 31 pike ranging in size from 1-14 lbs in fishing expedition to Derryheen.
Complete clearance at Gavin Lowe’s Cavan Market. Springers £61-66 dry cows £35 Hereford bullocks £48-56 heifers £42-45 calves £18-21.
Kevitt Castle Weather Station reports that the rainfall in April was 2.34 inches on 21 rainy days. In April 1962 it was 1.81 on 13 rainy days.
Plenty of local winners at the revived Cavan Feis Under 10 Reel 1st Joyce Ronan 2 Anna Rose Sexton. Three hand reel under 10 1st Sheila Maguire 2nd Anna Rose Sexton and 3rd Anna Fay. Under 14 Reel 1st Jacinta Dunne. Under 14 Hornpipe 1st Brian McGlashin. Four Hand Reel under 14 1st Frances McKiernan Patricia McKiernan Marie Reilly and Mary Leddy. Three Hand Reel Over 14 1st Jim Mooney Delia Pryce and Marie Johnston. Singing under 14 1st Margaret Finlay 2nd Noreen O Donoghue. Tin Whistle under 10 1st Dermot Maloney Recorder 1st Gerard Smith. Over 14 Recorder 1st Brendan Harding.
June 8th 1963 Pope John XXIII is dead. The whole world mourns a beloved Pope. Two million people gather in Saint Peter’s Square to file past his coffin lying in state in the Basilica which remained open all night for the very first time to accommodate the unprecedented amount of mourners. The Pope suffered in the last four days of his life after further haemorrhages to his brain after appearing to rally only last week dismissing his private physician who returned home to Milan. The Pope died at 7:49 pm on Monday evening. A new Pope will be elected by the consistory of cardinals on June 19th. Meanwhile a solemn requiem Mass will be held in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with seats reserved for Church dignitaries public representatives and members of the Church organisations and sodalities. Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was born in a cottage in the hill country surrounding the East side of Milan. Brilliant diplomat and Church personality he was known far and near as the ‘Traveller of God’ visiting hundreds of countries representing the Vatican. He was very well known to President De Velera and former President Sean T O Kelly was a personal friend over many years. He was appointed Patriarch of Venice in 1953 by Pope Pius XII but he always wanted to be just an ordinary Parish Priest. He had a most winning personality and his small rotund smiling figure was always so open smiling and welcoming winning friends from every nation and creed.
Twenty one year old Ellen Fay Drumconnick Cavan wins the Matron’s Prize for best nurse at Saint John’s Hospital Chelmsford.
Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne to hold their annual outing this year in Lower Lough Erne with a special emphasis on visiting the historical Devenish Island.
How times have changed. Bob Henderson Chemist Church Street presents Dr V Barry Chief MOH Cavan with an inscribed cigarette lighter after Dr Barry had presented the certificates at the annual prize giving of Cavan Red Cross in the Railway Hotel !
Patrick Smith Chairman of Cootehill Town Commissioners and a member of Cavan County Council makes a presentation to Minister for Agriculture Paddy Smith who is marking 40 years as a TD for County Cavan at a function in the White Horse Hotel while Paddy’s long suffering wife is presented with a bouquet of flowers.
Sport’s Editor PJ O Neill deplores the performance of a lack lustre Cavan team who were well beaten by Kerry 1-17 to 2-9 in the Wembley Stadium Final before an attendance of 42,500 at the famous North London stadium. Cavan can now be scrubbed as contenders for this years’ All Ireland at least as they collapsed after a very bright start. “Cavan are only a thirty minute team in this form and the facts of the matter is that they are totally unfit despite the abundance of talent”. Pat flew out early on Friday morning with his good friends Tommy McCormick of the Elmbank and Victor Sherlock former Cavan All Ireland footballer from Kingscourt. They met up with Gerry McConnell son of Jack and Alice McConnell 2 Ashe Street Kevin Blessing now an Insurance Agent in London and former star of the 1959 Minor team who reached the All Ireland Final Seamus Fitzpatrick from Butlersbridge a former barman in the ‘White Star’. On Saturday night Pat attended a night at the dogs at Harringay Arena literally bumping into Cassius Clay who was there to promote his upcoming fight with Henry Cooper at Wembley. When Clay heard that Pat was a journalist he headed straight for him shouting ‘Cooper will fall in fahve’ and telling Pat that he would be champion of the world before the next Derby (Kentucky). After watching the load of ‘Cavan wasters’ at Wembley Pat was very impressed with the 6 foot four negro built accordingly and trained to last a full gruelling heavyweight contest. Son of a humble sign painter from Louisville Kentucky Cassius Marcellus Clay is just turned 21 and won the Kentucky Golden Gloves title on six occasions before winning an Olympic Gold medal at Light Heavy at the Rome Olympics of 1960. He won two national titles as an amateur going professional after the Rome Olympics. He has had 19 pro fights 15 by knock out and “when I catch up with Liston he will go in eight”. He is contracted to 11 American business men who paid him a signing on fee of $10,000. He earns $4,000 per annum and a 50/50 share of all prize money.!
Peter Pritchard in his final year in Saint Patrick’s College again wins the prize as best all round athlete at the annual sport’s day sponsored by the Past Pupils Union. He is pictured receiving the trophy from P McDonald Dublin newly elected President of the Union. 1st Year’s Cup Seamus Donohoe Lavey. 100 yards Peter Pritchard. 440 yards Peter Pritchard. High Jump Noel Brady jump of 5 foot 4 ½ inches 2nd Brian O Reilly Town Hall Street and 3rd John Sullivan. Mile M Gaynor. Long Jump N Harvey. Father’s Race Brendan Dunne Cavan 2nd Dr McQuade. Day Boy’s Cycle Race 1st Philip Fitzsimmons 2nd Peter Galligan and 3rd Pat Timmons.
Mourning continues for the incomparable Pope John XX111 with Cardinal Cushing of Boston telling the world that he will fast track the canonisation process to have him a Saint. Before he died he published his acclaimed encyclical ‘Pacem in Terres’ Nine days of mourning are observed throughout the world with all of Cavan’s organisations adjourning as a mark of respect with no business transacted. Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman speaking at Cavan Urban Council proposing the vote of sympathy said that “Pope John was a man of all the people gaining the love and respect of people of all colours and creeds” Joe McGovern seconding said “Pope John was the Pope of the people and a common man” \Paddy Conaty “he was a man of great humility and humanity” John Murray Labour “The world has lost someone special who will be hard to replace”. Cavan County Council Cavan Committee of Agriculture Cavan Education Committee all adjourned paying their wholesome respects as the Dail and Senate are adjourned until after the funeral. President De Velera will travel to Rome for the funeral while the Catholic Church will be represented by Most Rev Dr JC McQuade Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of All Ireland. Cavan Golf Club is closed all day next Monday as a mark of respect.
Cavan are defeated by Kerry 1-17 to 2-9 in the Wembley Final in what Pat O Neill describes as an inglorious defeat after leading by 8 points in the first half and were ahead by a goal at half time. They fell to pieces in the second half with the famous Wembley pitch sucking all their energy away but not so Kerry the new National League Champions who flew into London direct from their American tour. Cavan led at half time 1-7 to 0-7. Only Charlie Gallagher Jimmy Stafford new boy Jimmy O Donnell Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Tony Morris and Donal O Grady had anything to be proud about. Out of character poor performance from Jim McDonnell Tom Maguire and Ray Carolan. Team Sean Og Flood Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Mickey Brady Tony Morris Tom Maguire Donal O Grady Ray Carolan Tom Lynch Charlie Gallagher Jim McDonnell Jimmy Stafford Seamus McMahon Jimmy O Donnell and James Brady. Subs Tommy Galligan for Seamus McMahon and Colm Smith for Mickey Brady who limped off with a serious injury.
Death of the great Tom Kelly Connolly Street Cavan. One of nature’s gentlemen, Tom was a tailor by trade employed in the famous McKenna’s Outfitters Oliver Plunkett Street Cavan. Educated at Reilly’s School Tom was a leading member of Cavan Battalion Number 2 Brigade 5th Northern Division IRA. He was one of the famous Kelly brothers from Connolly Street playing for Cavan Slashers with his brothers Gerry Jim and Fred- they were known all over the country and were able to ‘punch away above their weight’ terrorising the likes of John ‘The Horse’ Reilly in Cornafean and Danny ‘The Gunner’ in Mullahoran where the games were so keenly contested that a person might be lucky to escape with their lives and many of them were abandoned due to pitch incursions. In Tom’ early days the Slashers travelled by horse and cart later graduating to an open lorry. Tom was truly a star a tough man who knew no fear and took oceans of punishment in his quest for victory. He was a great leader on the pitch and led by example being fearless and courageous as well as being very skilful. He was a similar player to Louis Blessing who acted most of the time as a human battering ram laying off the ball to better placed colleagues. In the twilight of his career and having won 4 senior championships with Cavan Slashers, Tom went to play with Crubany and later he was Manager of Cavan Harps who took over the mantle from Crubany and catered mostly for working class lads with a Labour Party background. Closely knit unit they had the best pitch in the County with Cissie Ronaghan of Town Hall Street always reserving the pitch for Tom Kelly and his colleagues. Tom was greatly assisted in his work at Cavan Harps by the McNamara family Pappy Bud and Tom as well as people of the calibre of Tom O Connor Johnny O Rourke both later elected Labour Councillors for Cavan UDC and all the families in the terrace and the entire Crubany area. Cavan Harps won Junior Championship honours and three Senior League titles in the late forties. They lost some support in 1950 with the re organisation of Drumalee after so many years in the wilderness losing the like of Mickey Walsh a real gem and gifted place kicker from any length or angle. The death knell of the Club was in 1953 when an over heated and excited Willie Doonan assaulted Packy Newman referee of the County Junior Semi Final of that year with Ballinagh winning the replay. The formation of Cavan Gael’s in 1957 was a bitter pill which Tom could not swallow feeling that the decision was largely forced and premature. It was an insult to Bartley Smith his neighbour and long serving friend and colleague and to all the people who played and supported the Harps. The defection of the McNamara’s who were old neighbours in Connolly Street was the final straw ensuring the establishment of the Cavan Gael's and the demise of Tom’s beloved Cavan Harps. Fair play to all the Cavan Gael's who turned up in their hundreds to honour a great football man walking on both sides of the hearse with Tom’s coffin draped in the tricolour. There was a capacity crowd in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan at the funeral Mass celebrated by Father PJ McManus with burial in Cullies cemetery where Teddy McCormack sounded the last post and Captain Sean Sheridan gave the oration over the grave. Tom Kelly Master Tailor Republican soldier star footballer and manager is survived by his brothers Gerry Jim and Fred sisters Mrs K Bell Mrs E Brady Mrs M Egan and Molly Kelly Connolly Street.
Michael Conlon chief executive of the Pigs and Bacon Commission is the speaker at the symposium organized by the NFA in the Courthouse. He is a former Town Clerk in Cavan and County Manager in Cork and is son in law of Mrs M McDonald Tower Hamlet being married to Kitty McDonald.
June 15th 1963 Rev Charles O Gorman USA Navy Chaplin is on holidays with his brother Edward O Gorman Licensed Vintner Main Street.
At the Solemn Pontifical Mass in the Cathedral for the late Pope John XXIII, Bishop Quinn describes the late Pope as “ a warm friendly personality attracting everyone to him. His fatherly instinct and genuine love and friendship was extended to all rich and poor. His vision was of a world returning to Christ and one in Christ”. The Mass was celebrated by Father Paddy V Mallon assisted by Fathers James Carroll deacon and Paddy Gargan MC. All businesses and offices in the town were closed to allow workers attend the Mass in the Cathedral which was packed to capacity.
Saint Felim’s Flagelot Band win again at Monaghan Fheis to add to their recent Ulster success at the Ulster Fleadh Cheoil in Cootehill.
Cup and medals presented to the winners at Cavan Handball Club by the Chairman Henry Smith. Winners were Danny O Hanlon and Michael Kavanagh and the runners up were Seamus Fitzsimmons and K Smith.
150 Cavan Technical School students leave for Bundoran via Sligo at 8:45 am enjoying a great day and visiting Rosnowlagh and the famous Franciscan Abbey and museum where they examined an Irish Republican uniform worn by former Cavan Superintendent Joe Murray in the museum. They adjourned to Bundoran for tea and amusements all spending money freely after saving for a year in a special outing fund set up by their teachers in the Post Office. Despite the fact that it poured rain all day the students had a wonderful outing returning to Cavan at 10:30 pm tired but glowing with satisfaction.
A doctor and priest will accompany the Legion of Mary pilgrimage to Knock next Sunday.
Small supply and trade dull at Cavan fair. Working cobs and ponies along with a good demand for donkies from Billy McCabe who has now acquired the agency for the seaside trade in Britain were the exception and all lots sold out. Cattle two year olds £50-60 three years old £55-65 milch cows £40-50 colts and ponies £30-40 donkies £10-25 working horses £45-50 bonhams per pair £8-12.
The Cavan Branch of the National Council of the Blind Dr FPE Smith presiding in the Lawn Hotel Belturbet are told that there are now 234 blind people in county Cavan. Miss Lynch 79 Church Street the home assistant officer and her assistant Miss Kearney were also present reporting on their home visits where they teach the patients Braille and give lessons in crafts.
Bridie Galligan Secretary of the IRCS is pictured with Benny Conaty in his licensed premises in Connolly Street after emptying the flagon which weighed 26 ½ lbs in weight and yielded in small change the princely sum of £6-10-0 .
Drumalee give Cavan Gaels a footballing lesson in the 1st Round of the Cavan Junior League scoring 3-11 to the Gael’s 0-5 points. Personal triumph for the great Donie Fay who scored an incredible 1-9 and played himself into contention for a place on the Cavan Junior team. Tommy Molloy Ray Carroll Reilly brothers (Seamus and Matthew) Sean Woods and star midfielder Tom Flynn. Donie was best assisted by the tireless Michael Smith and the penetrating runs of Frankie Walsh in attack. Drumalee led by 0-8 to 0-5 at half time. Dick Mulcahy was again the star defender for the Gaels with great support from the Crowe brothers (Donal and George) PJ Carroll Brendan Keaney at centre field and Terry Smith Sean Galligan and returning after a long injury lay off the peerless Pat Gaffney. The Drumalee goals were all scored in the 2nd half by John ‘Buddy’ Clarke Brian Gaffney and that man again Donie Fay. Referee John Brady Mullahoran is rated as fair.
Jack M Brady with 69 nett wins the coveted Bhreifne trophy at County Cavan Golf Club. Owen McGovern and Louis Blessing both scored 70 with Owen taking second place virtue of a better back nine. Farnham Cup (Adam and Eve Match play) WP O Hanlon off 10 beat Leo McDonald (12) 2 and 1. Committee Prize 18 hole stableford Rev M Gilbride 42 Dermot Morgan 41 .
Secondary students from the Poor Clare Convent along with their teachers leave Cavan for an outing to Sligo and Yeat’s country travelling in two of Jackson’s luxury coaches. They left at 8:30 and didn’t return until 10:30 all totally oblivious to the pouring rain which fell all day.
Annie Martin who emigrated to the USA many years ago is on holidays at their home 1 Saint Aidan’s with her brothers Henry and Johnny.
June 22nd 1963 Tumultuous reception for President John F Kennedy as he returns to the land of his forebears. Welcomed in Irish and English by President Eamonn De Velera, he was later welcomed by hundreds of thousands on his way to Arus an Uachtarainn standing in an open car surrounded by security. He later addressed both houses of the Oireachtas, was made a free man of Dublin city, journeyed to meet his cousins in Abbotstown near New Ross in county Wexford. He was conferred with an Honary doctorate at UCG later flying out from Shannon with a tear in his eye and a nation stunned at the outpouring of such joy and emotion in perfect weather conditions.
World acclaims new Pope as Cardinal Montini former Archbishop of Milan is elected in record time after the Cardinals sealed up in the Sistine Chapel voted 4 times on Thursday and got their man on the first ballot on Friday morning with hundreds of thousands rushing to Saint Peter’s Square to be told 46 minutes later “Habeamus est Papam Giovanni Baptista Montini” Archbishop of Milan and red hot favorite would take over the mantle from the late lamented Pope John XXIII immediately confirming that he would be continuing the work of the late Pope by recalling the Second Ecumenical Council. He will be crowned Pope on Sunday next the feast of Saint Paul in the open air at Saint Peter’s Square. Widely travelled Diplomat he is friendly with President De Velera who will once again lead the Irish delegation at the coronation while the Irish Church will again be represented by Archbishop John Charles McQuaid . He is a personal friend of Sean T and Mrs Kelly former President of Ireland. He was Archbishop of Milan since early 1955 after serving as Assistant Secretary of State and Co Secretary of State since the election of Pope Pius XII. He was mentioned as a possible candidate in 1958 but was not at that stage a cardinal. Tall and lean with a scholar’s forehead black bushy eyebrows and deep set eyes.
Senator TJ Fitzpatrick is re elected Chairman of Cavan Urban Council by 6-3 with runner up Paddy Conaty unanimously re elected Vice Chairman. Johnny Murray Labour and Benny Cafferty Fine Gael proposed and seconded Tom Fitzpatrick. His first duty as Chairman was to congratulate the new Pope in Rome saying “ may Pope Paul VI be long spared to lead the Church and humanity”.
Airmid O Hanlon and JA Clarke win the President’s Surgeon Cullen’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with ‘dark horse’ Jean McCormick and B Nelson a close second.
New branch of the Labour Party is set up in Cavan with a view to having members elected to local and national forums. Chairman John O Rourke UDC Secretary Tom O Connor Treasurer Tommy McKiernan. Committee Eddie Maguire Johnny Burns John Keogan Johnny Murray UDC and L Keane. The meeting was addressed by Waterford TD TA Kyne in the Town Hall which was packed to capacity for the occasion.
Over 90 on magical mystery tour of the islands of Lough Erne sponsored by Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne. The islands are described as monuments and store house of antiquities. Centre of attention was Devenish the most famous and historic on the vast lake. The members were ‘spellbound’ by the number and varieties of the antiquities including Saint Molaise’s House the Round Tower Teampall Mor Saint Mary’s Abbey house of the Canon’s regular of Saint Augustine and the old cemetery with its own unique high cross. Later the party visited White Island and the aptly named Inismacsaint where they encountered even more interesting remains and antiquities including a church another round tower and a cemetery. The outing was greatly enhanced by the splendid commentary and guidance of Rev Patrick Gallagher Chairman Donegal Historic Society.
Rose Smith Frances McKiernan Claire McKiernan and Marie O Reilly are pictured competing at the 45th annual Feis in Ballyjamesduff.
A revitalized Cavan beat Derry in sparkling style 3-9 to 2- thus becoming the first team to beat the homesters in Dean McGlinchey Park Ballinascreen. The only blot on the copy book was that they again faded in the last quarter letting Derry in for 2-2 without reply. Many of the Cavan players at that stage were blowing hard and out on their feet. Cavan will now face Donegal in the Ulster Semi Final in Clones and will have to improve considerably if they are to become the first holders of the glittering new Anglo Celt trophy which has been presented to the Ulster Council by the directors of the Anglo Celt. The old trophy will stay in Cavan at the home of Jim McDonnell captain of the team as they are the last holders and have won the competition on a record 44 times. Scorers for Cavan Charlie Gallagher 0-7 0-4 frees James Brady 1-2 Ray Carolan 1-0 and Cathal Toal Killeshandra Leaguers 1-0.
Cavan Gaels come storming back at the homesters Butlersbridge in the Junior League with the Bridge hanging on by a single point 1-5 to 1-4 and Jackie Sheridan newly reinvigorated Pat Gaffney and Des Lambert the Gaels are awarded a close in free to level the game when the pitch was invaded with several of the Butlersbridge players remonstrating with the referee John Foley Ballyhaise who had no option but to abandon the game. John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Donal Crowe Des Lambert and Jackie Sheridan all gave great second half displays. Gerard Finegan and PJ Carroll took over from Tom Smith and Con Smith in the second half ensuring a plentiful supply of the ball to the inside forwards where Terry Smith Tommy Monaghan Jackie Sheridan and Dick Mulcahy laid siege to the home citadel. Benny Henry Con Smith Tommy Smith at centre field forwards Ken Browne John Cusack and the O Reilly brothers all shone for the ‘homesters’ particularly in the opening half.
All conquering TP O Callaghan from Bailieboro maintains his unbeaten record when he wins the Ulster Mile title in a time of 4 minutes 20 seconds in Emyvale finishing three feet ahead of the flying Bobby Faren from Limavaddy the Ulster ½ mile champion. O Callaghan the 5,000 meter Ulster champion was 25 yards behind at the bell but on a heavy track the well built Bailieboro runner steadily closed down the Limavaddy flier to just edge him out by a yard at the tape. John Kennedy the defending champion was 3rd.
Cavan Clerical students will play a Cavan Gaels selection in Breffni Park. Team Peter Paul O Reilly P Smith Fintan McKiernan Phil Brady Tom McKiernan Felim Kelly Jim Brady Tommy Smith P McGuinness P Carolan Captain Martin Kelly Harry O Reilly Brian McElhinney Brian Morris and Brian Boylan. Subs Michael Cooke Tommy Monaghan JP Smith T Dalton and Gerard Finegan.
Two great Cavan football families celebrate ordinations with Raymond Brady son of Maurice and Kathleen Brady Drapers Upper Main Street. Maurice is a former Cavan Slashers Cavan Championship winner and present Treasurer of the Cavan Gaels. Johnny Cusack is a native of Ballyjamesduff and is son of Mr and Mrs Michael Cusack Drumrora. Michael won County Cavan Junior and Senior medals with Lavey in 1950 and 1951. The new priest’s uncle Johnny captained Lavey to successive titles and was at top of the left for Cavan when they won their last All Ireland Senior title defeating Meath in 1952.
June 29th 1963 The Celt continues its coverage of the life and times of the new Pope Paul VI telling the readers that he was appointed Archbishop of Milan in December 1954 and at his installation the address was given by Pope Pius XII who clearly signaled his preference for Montini as his successor. He was born in Brescia where he studied privately after his health broke down. He was ordained a priest in Brescia Cathedral in 1920. He studied later at the Roman Academy of Saint Augustine where he took his degrees in Philosophy. He later studied in the Ecclesiastical Academy where Church diplomats are trained. Spending one year in the Warsaw Embassy as work experience. In 1937 he was selected understudy Secretary of State for Ordinary Church affairs under the direction of Cardinal Pacelli. Celt hints at an uneasy relationship between the two men with Pope Pius XII plumping for Cardinal Magilome as his Secretary of State when elected Pope. When the Cardinal died in 1944 Pope Pius XII never replaced him preferring to take on the job himself. Eventually in 1953 he was appointed Co Secretary of State but refused the red hat of Cardinal. He had a direct telephone line to the Pope’s apartment and was in consultation with him a couple of times per day. He was created a Cardinal in 1958 by Pope John XXIII with the coat of arms ‘In Nomine Domine’ ‘In the name of the Lord’. In 1962 he travelled all over Africa visiting Rhodesia South Africa Nigeria and Ghana.
Father Raymond Brady is ordained a priest by Archbishop John Charles McQuaid Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of All Ireland in Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth. He celebrated his firs Mass in Maynooth on Monday morning assisted by Father Frank McKiernan President of Saint Felim’s College Ballinamore. His brother Maurice served the Mass and present were his parents Maurice and Kathleen sister Sheila brothers Maurice and Sean. Father Brady celebrated his first public Mass in the Cathedral on Tuesday imparting his blessing to friends and neighbours who travelled from all over Ireland to be present. Father Raymond Brady was educated at the Poor Clare Convent De La Salle Brothers Cavan Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’s Maynooth where he obtained his BA and BD with first class honours.
Johnny Cusack from Drumora Crosserlough was also ordained at Maynooth on Sunday saying his first Mass in Saint Patrick’s Maynooth assisted by Lavey native Father Terence Cunningham DCL. His two brothers served the Mass. Father Cusack said his first public Mass in Saint Mary’s Church Crosserlough on Tuesday. His aunt is Mrs Judy McEntee Church Street. Father Johnny Cusack was educated at Knocknagilla Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth.
Death of Joyce Campbell 198 Upper Newtownards Road Belfast. She was eldest daughter of the legendary Patrick and Mrs Margaret ‘Daisy’ McCarren. Her husband Dr John Campbell died only three years ago. She is survived by her 2 sons and 2 daughters sisters and many friends.
Dr Tadhg Lynch son of Mrs Lynch and the late Tim Solicitor Farnham Street is conferred with his MB Bch BAD degree at University College Dublin.
John Shannon Irish Life Assurance is the recipient of a presentation by District Manager CJ McGauran on the occasion of his promotion to Sligo at an enjoyable function in McMahon’s County Hotel. John has been resident in Belturbet for the last twenty years.
Over 70 delegates attend the Dail Mor Gaelic League in Cavan where 15 motions were dealt with all as Gaeilge.
July 6th 1963 William P O Hanlon Managing Director of the Anglo Celt is appointed Chairman of the Standard Newspapers Limited to succeed General Sean McEoin who is retiring for health reasons. Willie is President of the Master Printer’s Association and Vice President of Associated Irish Newspapers.
For the first time the coronation of the Pope will take place in the open air at Saint Peter’s Rome with up to two million people expected to participate. The gold and white triple crown will be laid on his head by Cardinal O Havriani Dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals.
President John Kennedy leaves Shannon for Gatwick after his triumphant 4 day tour of Ireland quoting a poem called ‘Shannon’ given to him at a reception in Arus an Uachtarainn by Sinead bean De Velera. He left with a tear in his eye and a lump in his throat laden down with presents and gifts vowing to return to the land of his forebears someday. “ I will have the memory of this wonderful Irish welcome in my heart always. I didn’t know Failte could mean as much as the hundred thousand welcomes the Irish people extended to me over the last few days”
Joe Brennan Graham’s Hotel Bailieboro is elected Chairman of the newly formed Cavan Hotel’s Association for Regional Tourism while Don McMullin the Railway Hotel is elected Secretary.
The Lady Captain’s (Dolie Brady) prize at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Mrs PA Farrelly. Joan O Hanlon won the Gross.
Charlie Reilly Clann Na Poblachta Drumherrish is unanimously elected Chairman of Cavan County Council succeeding Senator John Cole. Patrick Smith the veteran Fianna Fail councilor from Cootehill is unanimously elected Vice Chairman. Sean Lee leader of the Fianna Fail grouping on the Council announces that Fianna Fail will no longer support the rotation system agreed to a few years ago and will in future contest the position of Chairman.
Pictured are Don Twoomey brilliant centre half of the all conquering De La Salle Under 14 team captained by Paddy Reilly who captured yet another (the 4th in 5 years) Urban title at wet but well attended Breffni Park beating Lurgan by 3-16 to 0-2. Mullahoran beat Denn in an equally one sided Rural final winning 2-11 to Nil. Pictured is Seamus Gilheaney Chairman of the School’s League presenting the PJ Duke Cup to a jubilant Paddy Reilly. The victory was laid in the outstanding half back line where Denis O Keeffe man of the match Don Twoomey and Joe Gilmartin were rock solid at the back and joined in attack every opportunity they got. John Sheridan Tomas Greene and Oliver Galligan were very efficient clearing everything that came their way but they were never over worked. De La Salle had a strong tall forceful midfield in Paddy Reilly captain and Michael ‘Moucher’ Galligan. Pictured is Pearse Gilroy who swept through the Lurgan defence for a series of well taken points. The tall well built John McNamara played as target man to great effect. Paddy Sheridan on the 40 and Padraic Goodman were others to catch the eye in a well coordinated forward line with Noel Smith and the young Micheal ‘Haulie’ Reilly seen to great effect. The referee was Father Benny Maguire Saint Patrick’s College. In the first half Paddy Reilly scored 0-2 Pearse Gilroy 1-1 and P Goodman 0-1. Second half Don Twoomey and Noel Smith 1 goal each Sean McNamara 0-4 Pearse Gilroy 0-2 Paddy Reilly and P Goodman 0-1 each. De La Salle John Sheridan B Hyland Tom Greene Oliver Galligan Dennis O Keeffe Don Twoomey Joe Gilmartin Michael Galligan Paddy Reilly Padraic Goodman Paddy Sheridan Pearse Gilroy Micheal ‘Hauley’ Reilly and Noel Smith.
President De Velera is one of the 91 Head’s of State at the coronation of Pope Paul VI and is granted a private audience with the new Pope which lasted 21 minutes.
First ever De La Salle Sports are held in Breffni Park. 60 yards under 8 1st Jimmy Fay 2nd Thomas McKiernan. Sack Race under 11 1st Sean Quigley 2nd Kenneth O Keeffe. Under 10 100 Yards 1st Raymond McDonagh 2nd Martin Murray. Sack Race under 14 Brian McGlashin 2nd Norman Breslin .Egg and spoon under 8 1st Thomas Brady 2nd Thomas Johnston. Flag race under 10 Raymond McDonagh 2nd Martin Murray.220 yards under 14 Joseph Gilmartin 2nd Norman Breslin. Under 12 100 yards 1st Liam Quigley 2nd David Lee. Musical chairs Brendan Heslin 2nd Kevin Mullery.100 yards under 13 Norman Breslin 2nd Tom McEntee. Under 8 tricycle race Jimmy Scanlon. Relay T McEntee J Gilmartin L Quigley and Oliver Galligan . Under 11 100 yards Kevin Mullery 2nd Sean Quigley. Hurdles race under 14 1st Thomas Sheridan 2nd Joseph Gilmartin . Under 14 obstacle race Francis McCormick and 2nd Thomas Sheridan. The outstanding all rounder was Norman Breslin. Prizes presented by ex superintendant Joe Murray with amplification by Smyth’s 60 Main Street.
Mass of Thanksgiving in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan for the election of Pope Paul VI. The chief celebrant was Rev Joe Canon Sheridan Killeshandra deacon was Father George Gear and sub deacon was Rev Raymond Brady. Master of ceremonies Father PJ Gargan and Bishop Austin Quinn presided.
The Irish Independent reports that for the first time in a century the coronation of the Pope Paul VI the former Cardinal Giovanni Batista Montini takes place outdoors at Saint Peter’s Square witnessed by over 250,000 people and a world wide television audience of millions. “As the dusk falls the entire scene takes on an air of incredible beauty”!
Brendan Browne 111 Saint Helen’s Road Ballsbridge and formerly of Cathedral Road Cavan is 1st in Ireland in his final exams at UCD taking a degree in electrical engineering with 1st class honours. Brendan was educated at the Poor Clare’s De La Salle and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. He is eldest son of William MA formerly Saint Patrick’s College and now Holy Ghost College Blackrock.
S G Duffy Irish Life District Manager is the recipient of a 26 piece set of Waterford Crystal at a Social in his honour in Crover House Hotel. G McGovern District Inspector Longford made the presentation to Mr Duffy who is going on promotion as District Manager Thurles.
July 13th 1963 Thomas Smith 10 Jubilee is the over all winner of the Johnny Donohoe Perpetual Cup at the annual junior fishing outing to Derryheen.
Tragic death of the 29 year old Christopher Cusack farmer and labourer Glencurran Carrickaboy. The accident occurred at 2 pm on Sunday as he returned home accidently putting his foot on the accelerator as he approached a sharp bend in the road. Hugh Smith neighbour was a passenger and is detained with serious injuries in Cavan Surgical Hospital. Father George Gear was quickly on the scene and administered the Last Rites to the dying man. He was attended at the scene by Dr E McDonagh Bailieborough .Most popular hard working man he just returned from Lourdes last week. He lived alone and was a well known highly popular farmer and building contractor. He was an outstanding footballer with Ballinagh GFC who formed a guard of honour on both sides of the hearse at both the removal from the Surgical Hospital and at the funeral in Saint Matthew’s Church Drumavaddy where Father Michael Gilbride CC Ballinagh officiated assisted by Father PJ Corrigan CC Denn. Burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.
Michael B Sheridan Dartry Cootehill is appointed permanent agricultural instructor with Meath Committee of Agriculture and will take up his new appointment on the 1st September 1963.
Rás Tailteann whizzes through Cavan and out the Farnham Road on its way to Mullingar.
Butlersbridge open the quest for Junior Championship honours with a well merited win 2-11 to 3-5 against Killeshandra Leaguers at Rory O Moore Park Belturbet. Playing against a stiff breeze and up the hill in the first half the Bridge trailed by 3-3 to 1-3 at the interval. Feature of the game was the sparkling display by back to form county man Con Smith and the accurate place kicking of Johnny Cusack. Killeshandra won the toss and played with the hill and wind. Brian Myles was a defensive star in his old position in defence after being out of sorts in the full forward line in the first half. Goalie Jerry Healey could not be blamed for any of the three goals that he conceded as the defence were strangely shaky in the firs half without the physique and power of the great Brian Myles. Terry Smith was his usual steady reliable self at full back while brother Tommy Con Kevin Smith Frank O Reilly at centre half flanker Benny Henry Ken Browne all sparkled into life in a great second half display. Terry Smith replaced Jerry Healey in goal when Killeshandra were awarded a late penalty and made a great save from a ‘rasper’ by current county senior star Cathal Toal. Best for Killeshandra who ran out of steam in the second half was county star Cathal Toal.
Patrick Gaffney BE Latt buys the Erne Cinema in Belturbet for £2,050 PJ O Reilly and Finegan Menton 14-15 Lower O Connell Street Dublin were the Auctioneers.
Stradone strong burly team led by Mick McCarthy leaders of the Cavan Hurling League sweep aside the challenge of Cavan Owen Roe’s 5-6 to 0-2 at Breffni Park. Scores were even in the first half but Stradone stepped in for 4 unanswered goals in the second period. Mick McCarthy John Muldowney Liam Carolan T Smith and P Power outstanding for Stradone while Owen Roe were best served by Sean Woods Patsy Lee Seamus McCormack Seamus Bennett Paddy Lyons and Tony Brady. Rev Brother Cyril was the referee.
Cavan are expected to out play Donegal in the Ulster Semi Final in Clones while Monaghan play the all conquering Donegal in the Minor curtain raiser. Admission is two shillings with side line seats two shillings extra. Schoolboys will be admitted for six pence. Cavan Boy Scouts Band will lead the parade and take up a collection in the grounds.
‘Saint Aiden’s’ Drumelis former residence of Paddy Baxter Senator and Cathaoirleacch are purchased at auction by George V Maloney Junior for £3,600.
Minnie O Neill’s bungalow at Drumalee is purchased in trust by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor for a sum believed to be in the region of £2.675.Con P Smith was the Auctioneer and Sean P Kelly had carriage.
Bridge Mattie Corcoran and Liam Bogue E/W Tom Hickey and Surgeon Cullen.
Featured in this week’s Anglo Celt are the Reilly family Ashe Street two of whom Paddy and Haulie starred for the De La Salle in this year’s Schools’ Finals at Breffni Park. Paddy has played for 5 successive years with the team and has been successful on four occasions in the Championship. While older brother JJ also played for 5 years and was a winner of county medals on three occasions. Younger brother Micheal ‘Hauley’ starred in this year’s win. Paddy who captained the team this year has played at corner forward full forward centre field on successive teams. They are sons of Michael and Elizabeth Reilly Ashe Street.
Danny O Kelly beats out of luck Leo McDonald to win the Member’s Cup at County Cavan Golf Club .In the O Hanlon Cup Final B Nelson beat Vincent Crotty. In the Scotch Foursomes S Lawlor and Frank Brady 61 nett beat H Carthy and Danny O Kelly 66 ½ nett.
Pictured is Patsy Lee who has given two sparkling performances for his club Owen Roe in the county Cavan Hurling League.
Over 100 young anglers at the annual fishing competition sponsored by Cavan Angling Club who served each one of them sandwiches tea around a blazing bonfire. There was an amazing total of 185 fish caught with Tommy Smith 10 Jubilee winning the top prize and Johnny Donohoe Cup which Johnny the Treasurer of the Club presented. Vincent Bartley Chairman presented the remainder of the prizes. Results 8-10 year olds 1st Philip Donohoe Abbey Street 2nd James Quinn Tullac Mongan 3rd Desmond Donohoe Abbey Street. Section B 10-12 1st Sean Reilly Swellan Thomas Smith 10 Jubilee 3rd John Lee Tullac Mongan. Section C 12-14 1st Tom Greene Saint Phelim’s Place 2nd Dominick Lynch Tullac Mongan 3rd Coleman Smith Drumalee. The competitors were transported to and from the venue in two luxury coaches supplied free of charge by Maurice Jackson.
Death of Katie Cusack Shankill who was predeceased by her sister Anne on Christmas Day. She is survived by her husband Michael son daughters brother sister and other relatives. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
On the three day Blood Transfusion visit to Cavan, 585 people give blood in the Protestant Hall. This is 83 more than last year. The event was hosted and organized by Eileen Maloney and the members of Cavan Red Cross.
Death of George Donaghy in Luton after a short illness borne with great courage and fortitude. He was a distinguished Sergeant in the RIC. He was son of Manus and Ellen Donaghy Kilmore. He is survived by his wife daughters brother Manus and sister Mary McDonald Lislin.
Good supply of cattle at Cavan Fair with buyers from a wide area.. Yearlings £36-£40 2 year olds £55-60 three year olds £60-72-10-0 milch cows £40-50 springers £55-65 mincers £28-35. Bull calves £18-25 shorthorns £10-15. Working horses £40-50 ponies £40-50 donkeys £5-15. Carrying sows £32-40 bonhams £8-12 per pair.
July 20th 1963 Michael J Smith Secretary of Cavan County Council devises a new plan for university grants which is later adopted by the Council. Medical courses of 6 years maximum loan of £250 payable over 12 years to cover lodgings travelling expenses etc. Architect and all courses over 5 years £160 Dentistry £140 Engineering £120 and Arts and Commerce £100.
Pictured at the ‘Kiss of Life’ demonstration is Brian Sullivan reviving Albert Hickey with Frances Sullivan and Pat Saunderson looking on at the Water Safety week at Swellan Lake.
Major upset as the holders Cavan ‘are caught on the hop’4-5 to 0-6 by outsiders Donegal in the Ulster senior semi final at Clones with the winners qualifying for their first ever final to be played at Breffni Park Cavan. According to Pat O Neill the team let the supporters down and Donegal’s win was ‘ like taking candy from kids’. Kerry beat Cork 1-18 to 3-7 in Killarney while Dublin beat Laois 2-11 to 2-9 in Croke Park. PJ calls for a team manager to be appointed with full control over switches and selection. Cavan with 44 titles looked completely out of their depth and were never in the contest with a chance of winning. “Ray Carolan at midfield played well subduing the brilliant Frankie McFeeley while Stafford Maguire and Kelly in defence fought all through and are blameless for the shame inflicted on the supporters by such a gutless display. Cavan’s best forward Jimmy O Donnell was taken off by a group of selectors who shamed themselves in their incoherent and lack of intelligence and should all be dismissed for gross incompetence”. Donegal led by 2-3 to 0-5 at the interval. Everything Donegal attempted came off and they scored a couple of lucky goals that amazed even their long suffering fans who waited 80 years for the team to make this breakthrough. Peter Pritchard replaced Cathal Toal at half time and he was the only Cavan forward to sparkle and made a big difference to the attack scoring Cavan’s sole point in the second half. The Donegal team who made the breakthrough to contest their first ever Ulster senior final Seamus Hoare Finian Gallagher Bernard Brady Brendan McFeeley Sean O Donnell John Hannigan Paul Kelly Frankie McFeeley PJ Flood Cormac Breslin Sean Ferriter Captain Mick Griffin Donal Breslin Des Houlihan and Harry Laverty. The much talked about superb Donegal minor team won their semi final beating a very poor Monaghan side 6-14 to 0-4 after leading at the interval by 4-3 to 0-2.
Ardee are the visitors to Cavan Sports Centre where Malachy Elliott and Colin Carthy beat Ed Watters and T Matthews 6-1 Garrett Arnold and Mickey Breslin beat D O Neill and G McGee 6-4 Moya Maloney and Frances Sullivan beat Ann Shannon and Mary McMahon 6-5 Marlis Smith and Clare Maloney lost to Mary Coyle and J McKiernan 1-6 J Carroll and D Smith beat P McDonnell and Orla Clarke 1-6 C Carthy and Moya Maloney beat Ed Wallis and Miss Shannon 6-4 Malachy Elliott and Frances Sullivan beat Matthew and Miss McCarthy 6-3 Kevin Burke and Clare Maloney lost to G McGee and Miss McKeever 4-6 Michael Breslin and Marlis Smith lost to D O Neill and Miss Cole 2-6. An enjoyable ‘hop’ was held in the Sports Centre later with the cup presented to Ardee who won overall 5-4.
Death of the legendary Surgeon Joseph McMullin former County Surgeon in Cavan at his residence ‘Inis Fail’ Woodbine Avenue Stillorgan Dublin at the age of 77. He was Cavan’s first ever County Surgeon. Native of Donegal he qualified as a doctor in 1910 at Saint Cecelia’s Hospital Colchester England. Later dispensary doctor in Burtonport in 1911. Later he qualified as a surgeon at the Shell and Rock Hospital Ballyshannon where he served from 1914-1923 when he was appointed as Cavan’s first ever County Surgeon. He served in Cavan from 1923 until his retirement in January 1952. His dedication to his patients and skill as a surgeon were legendary and he did much to enhance the reputation of the old Surgical Hospital. He lived close by with his family in ‘Inis Fail’ and made himself available around the clock seven days per week. He was brother of Rev P McMullin PP Donegal and the late Rev M Canon McMullin PP Carrigart and Vincent M McMullin Solicitor Ballybofey. He is survived also by his wife Frances sons Surgeon J P McMullin Justice Art McMullin and Dom McMullin ‘Railway Hotel Cavan daughters Una Smith Farnham Street Airmid O Hanlon ‘Glenair’ Cathedral Road Mrs P Flanagan Dublin Mrs D Meagher Dublin Mrs J Celvey Dublin Miss N McMullin Miss D McMullin and Miss M McMullin and 36 grandchildren. Funeral from Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Merrion to Dean’s Grange cemetery.
Death penalty abolished . Exemptions include murder of a guard or prison officer on duty or the murder of a foreign diplomat or head of state. Treason is also included as a capital offence.
Rev Eamonn Mansfield CSSP Kimmage Manor is ordained a priest by the Archbishop of Dublin John Charles McQuaid at All Saints College Clonliffe . Father Eamonn is eldest son of Mr and Mrs JP Mansfield Rock Cross. He said his first Mass at Blackrock College where he was educated and was assisted by Rev M Geraghty PP Glasnevin. He said his firs public Mass in the Cathedral on Tuesday imparting his blessing to the large and representative congregation.
Elmbank Hatcheries Cavan Monaghan and branches are offering 1st cross leghorn at £1-£2-25 per 25.
July 27th 1963 Down and Donegal will play for the spanking new Anglo Celt trophy in the Ulster Final in Breffni Park Cavan next Sunday. The new trophy presented by the directors of the Anglo Celt was handed over to the Ulster Council at their meeting in Monaghan by the Editor Edward O Hanlon. The old trophy presented in 1925 will remain in the possession of Cavan team captain Jim McDonnell who was the captain of the winning Cavan team in 1962. Sean Ferriter of Donegal or George Lavery of Down will as rival captains be striving to be the first to win the new trophy. Stewards are asked to be in their places not later than mid day with a record crowd expected. Bus parking will be at the Courthouse. Fair green Magnet Cinema and other parking facilities have been secured. Farmers along the route have offered their fields along the Clones Arva and Cootehill roads. It is expected that a crowd of over 30.000 will converge on Breffni Park where the Embankment will hold an estimated 10.000 spectators. Programmes will be sold at all entrances to the town by Oliver Plunkett’s Under 16 and De La Salle Under 14s who are on a generous commission. The programmes will be distributed on Saturday evening at Tom Fitzpatrick’s Solicitors Farnham Street. The minor game will proceed the senior game and will feature the same two teams Down and favourites Donegal the present Ulster League Champions.
B Nelson wins the Captain’s Owen McGovern’s prize at County Cavan Golf Club with 69 nett. Phil Lawlor Junior (9) was runner up while Jack Binchey with 61 had the best gross.
Corlurgan school is decorated in honour of Mrs John Crotty NT who is retiring after 40 years of distinguished service to the school. Father Peter Paul Galligan a past pupil and leading Cavan footballer on vacation from Australia made the presentation to his old teacher of a silver tea service suitably inscribed. Included in the overflow attendance were Fathers Joe Dolan Adm PJ Gargan AJ O Brien County Council and Frank Crowe Chairman of the organising committee.
Robert Simpson 18 Saint Patrick’s Terrace Cavan is appointed Unit officer Cavan branch Red Cross with Eileen Maloney as usual heading up the ladies’ section.
Francie Farrelly at the age of 20 returns home to visit his parents at 38 Saint Felim’s Place. Francie a member of the USA marines brings with him his wife and newly born child. Along with his brother Hubert Francis was a member of the CBSI troop and band.
Death of Peter McCabe Pullamore husband of Mary. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife and family. Funeral was large and representative at Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
August 3rd 1963 Record attendance at Down V Donegal Ulster Final in Cavan on a blistering hot day with Breffni Park unable to hold the crowds which occupied all of the fields at Creighan Rosculligan and Kilnavara with non paying fans who failed to gain admission to the ground. Upwards of 60,000 are believed to have travelled from the far reaches of Donegal and Down to a venue that was hopelessly inadequate and ill prepared.
Michael Jordan Wolfe Tone Street is pictured with his 20lbs 6 oz pike which won the PJ Lee Cup as the heaviest fish caught in the 1962-193 Season and sponsored by Cavan and District Tourism.
Sympathy is extended to Bishop Austin Quinn on the death of his brother Henry Quinn Millfield Armagh . He is survived by his brothers Patrick Arthur Bernard and Bishop Austin brothers wife and three children.
Fourth Ulster Championship for superb Down who outclassed a hopelessly nervous and poor Donegal 2-11 to 1-4 in one of the poorest Ulster Finals in living memory on a sweltering hot humid day before a record crowd of 36.000 spectators at hopelessly inadequate Breffni Park where even the much heralded embankment (Town Dump) went up in flames and had to be evacuated and spectators shepherded to safety by a very efficient Cavan Fire Brigade. Down were complete masters of a lack luster game where Donegal simply did not’ turn up’ and even the scoring of an early penalty by John Hannigan failed to whet the appetites of players totally overcome with 1st Ulster Final nerves. To make matters worse for their thousands of spectators Down won the Minor final beating a very strong and skillful Donegal with a last minute goal 4-6 to 2-11 after Donegal led at the interval by 2-6 to 1-3. They showed some wonderful skills but ran into trouble by over elaboration and the hot weather and big wide pitch took its toll on the Donegal stamina. Padraig McFlynn President of the Ulster Council presented the magnificent Anglo Celt Cup to George Lavery captain of the Down team after the game. Down scorers Brian Johnston 1-2 Paddy Doherty 1-1 Sean O Neill 0-4 Val Kane 0-2 James and Dan McCartan 0-1 each. Donegal replied per John Hannigan 1-0 penalty Cormac Breslin 0-2 Frankie McFeeley and Sean Ferriter 0-1 each. Most Rev Dr James Moynagh Bishop of Calabar former Cavan and Mullahoran star footballer threw in the ball. Because of the warm weather Cavan town pubs and restaurants were packed all day to full capacity while Virginia was busier than a normal Show day and Cootehill busier than the full week end Ulster Fleadh held in the town recently. According to the Anglo Celt the Ulster Council are committed to playing two out of every six Ulster finals in Cavan!
Monaghan Town show their class trashing Cavan Town 6-0 in the Duncan Cup at Villa Park Clones. Cavan were in the game up to half time but capitulated after Gene Cullivan missed a penalty which would have put them in the lead. Cavan will now play Kilmore at the latter’s venue next week.
Five invalids booked on the forthcoming Oblate Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Organizers Peggy Willock Surgical Hospital and Nellie Gargan ‘The Ritz Bar’ need funds and each donor will be remembered in a novena of Masses in Lourdes.
Death of Elizabeth Cusack Wolfe Tone Street only a short time in Cavan where she came after the recent death of her husband 9 years ago. The family were natives of Killymeehan Stradone . They were extremely well known and popular over a wide area. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan was large and representative. Burial later in Drung cemetery.
Father Ray Brady recently ordained priest and son of Maurice and Kay Brady Upper Main Street is appointed Curate in Ballinaglera county Leitrim.
Sale of the century as Tom Clarke Cathedral Road buys ‘Fortview’ on 14 acres of land at Farnham Road for £3.820. The property belonged to the late AM Mee for many years.
August 10th 1963 Cavan Urban Council Garden Competition Zone A P McGrath Saint Phelim’s Place . Zone B William Sheridan 13 Saint Brigid’s Terrace each receive £5.
Niall Walsh Clerical Officer Cavan County Council is appointed Town Clerk Buncrana county Donegal. Native of Kingscourt Niall joined the Local Government Services in 1954. Prominent member of Cavan Golf Club and Cavan Musical Society. His marriage to Gertie McDonald Tower Hamlet takes place on September 12th 1964.Pictured are four generations of an old distinguished Cavan family the Johnston’s Wolfe Tone Street. Alice Mooney is pictured with her grand daughter Elizabeth Mooney daughter Mary and great grand daughter June on June’s 1st birthday. Elizabeth is widow of the late Patrick Johnston a Labour member and Chairman of Cavan Urban Council for many years.
On a wet day in July the casual staff employed to prepare Breffni Park for the Ulster Final are pictured hard at work. Terry Weir Bill Allen Harry Donegan Jimmy McKeown Peter Gaffney Simon Buckley Barney Connolly Mickey Reilly Tommy Owens Charles Maguire James O Brien and Mickey O Brien.
Death of John J Fitzpatrick Jersey City aged 59 suddenly. He was son of Francis Fitzpatrick Breffni Terrace. He was an Engineer in Jersey city with the Board of Education. He emigrated from Cavan 39 years ago. He served in the American Navy for over 30 years. He fought in both the Atlantic and Pacific during World War 2 and later served as a New York State Trooper. He was brother of the legendary Joey ‘Bendy’ Fitzpatrick College Street. His sister died in Jersey city in January.
Forty members of Cavan Boy Scouts leave for the annual camp in Mornington county Meath with John Donohoe and Father Torlac O Reilly in charge of the party.
John McCaffrey Barney Connolly and Tom Lyons on his annual holiday from New York catch an amazing 20 dozen perch in three hours fishing on the River Erne.
Birth of Victor Fagan at Bangor Hospital son of Arthur Solicitor and member of Cavan UDC. His wife is Winnie nee Johnston.
Death of John J O Reilly a native of Drumcrave who emigrated to the USA in 1928. He is survived by two sons Sean and Kevin and last visited Ireland in 1933. He possessed a picture of the school dated 1924. Funeral in America.
August 17th 1963 Onslow Bredin moves in to clear the way for the erection of six houses opposite the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan at a place known as ‘Cathedral Corner. Onslow stated that all of the houses apart from one are all pre sold.
Joan O Hanlon wins the Lady President’s Prize (Dorie Smith) at Cavan Golf Club. Jean McCormick wins the hidden prize in section A while Mrs PA Farrelly wins section B Maureen McDonald had the best gross.
Mullahoran beat Virginia Blues the defending champions to claim a place in the Cavan senior football final 12 points to 0-3. The teams were tied at 0-2 each at the interval. Mullahoran scored ten points in the second half without reply. Simon Deignan exerted his authority as referee in a very able manner. Danny and John Brady Connie Halton Padraic Harton Jim Brady Tom Smith and Phil McGuiness at centre field outstanding for the winners who now play Bailieborough in the county final.
Down play Dublin in the all Ireland semi final and the winners will play Galway who disposed of the reigning champions Kerry in their semi final.
Francis Garvey and Patsy Lee top the honours lists at Saint Patrick’s College Leaving Certificate results. Both are past students of De La Salle Cavan. Others to figure prominently include Ray Dunne Dermot Burke George Crowe Paddy Smallhorne Peter Pritchard Gussy Crowe and Terry Brady.
Grade 3 Royal Irish Academy of Music 1st Mary Mansfield Farnham Road Bernadette Smith Farnadolly. Grade 2 Manix McKenna Lily McKenna Rita Hill Bernard Galligan and Marian Galligan.
Death of Hugh McGurk Kelly’s Terrace at the age of 81. He was a founder and director of McGurks Building Contractors Cavan. He was an outstanding footballer and brother of the famous Mick who led Cavan in their first All Ireland semi final at Clonturk Park Dublin 1892 when they were beaten by Dublin team ‘Young Irelanders’. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Cavan Gael’s formed a guard of honour while Father PJ Gargan officiated at both the removal and funeral.
Nora CP Fallon County Hospital Castlebar is appointed Assistant Matron at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn.
The ‘Great Train Robbery’ when a gang of at least 15 masked and armed men held up the mail train at Cheddington Bucks escaping with over £1 million in notes.
Audrey Richmond daughter of Harry and Iris Dublin Road is awarded a scholarship to the Royal School tenable for five years.
Sport’s Centre team beat Cootehill 10-2 at the Cootehill tennis club. Dermot Burke and Dermot Healy beat P Trenier and L Cagney 5-7 Gene McCusker and C Carthy beat B Shiels and G O Donohoe 6-1 Malachy Elliott and Mickey Breslin beat M Smith and D Lennon 6-0 Moya Maloney and Frances Sullivan beat B Whelan and S Gunn 6-0 Brian Gaffney and Lorraine McCarren beat S Trenier and M Whelan 6-4.
August 24th 1963 Mrs R Browne Clonogonnell wins two 1st prizes for home made creamery butter at Oldcastle Show where the famous Iris Kellett is pictured on ‘Cinderella’ in the confined grade b jumping competition.
Ten thousand farmers block all access to Athlone to protest against the continuing loss of income and emigration among the farming population. Cars lorries and buses are caught up in the traffic jam as one person in a small family car tried to pass through the chaos the car and occupants were lifted off the road and deposited on a side street by a group of protesting farmers.
Death of Joseph Coyle Drumullen and late of Belturbet. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Patrick’s Church Drumcor to the adjoining cemetery.
Father Paddy Coyle Lourdes AC Drogheda is the winner of the six mile cross country classic run during the Gymkhana . Eamonn Tully Laragh AC and Peter Paul Reilly Laragh AC were second and third. The winner and runner up received cups while third received a medal.
In a thriller played at Breffni Park Lacken and Drumalee draw in Junior Division 2 Final 3-6 to 1-12. Tadhg McCarthy at full forward for Lacken was man of the match giving a torrid time to Sean Woods the Drumalee full back all afternoon. Two well engineered goals by the outstanding Paddy Lyons gave Drumalee a very fortunate draw. Aidan Brady George Crowe in defence Thomas McKiernan and Brendan Donohoe in attack starred for an impressive Lacken outfit. Tommy Molloy Seamus Reilly and Raymond Carroll in defence for Drumalee while Frankie Walsh Michael Smith and the outstanding Paddy Lyons shone in attack for the Cavan town team. Drumalee led by 1-4 to 0-6 at half time but played second fiddle to an impressive Lacken in the second half until seven minutes from the end Paddy Lyons scored a brilliant individual goal and on the stroke of full time placed Brian Gaffney to blast home the equalising goal.
Dublin beat Ulster Champions Down 2-11 to 0-7 to qualify for the All Ireland final. A whirlwind start and outstanding display in the first half sealed the issue for the Metropolitans. Scorers for Dublin Mickey Whelan 0-6 Dessie ‘Snitchy’ Ferguson 1-1 Brian McDonald 1-0 John Timmons 0-2 Des Foley and Simon Behan 0-1 each. Scorers for a lacklustre Down Sean O Neill 0-3 Paddy Doherty 0-2 Joe Lennon and James McCartan 0-1 each.
Thieves break into Petrol Pump attendants office at Tractamotors causing extensive damage to the hut and stealing £11 worth of cigarettes. The cash takings which were secured within the same box and locked by Jackie Fitzpatrick attendant before going off duty at 11 PM was not taken.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Jim Logue Kilnavara wife of Anglo Celt staff photographer Jim ‘ Flash’ Logue on the death of her mother Mrs Quinn on Wednesday last.
Cavan Open Tennis Michael Buchanan beat Harry Elliott 4-6 6-2 6-3 to win the men’s singles. Frances Sullivan and Moya Maloney beat Anne Sullivan and Ann Leonard. H Elliott and Loraine McCarren beat C Carthy and Helen Gaffney 6-1 6-1. The trophies and prizes were presented to the winners by Mary McCormick daughter of the proprietor Tommy McCormick at a well attended and enjoyable social in the hall later.
August 31st 1963 Mary Josephine Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Smith Ballyhaise qualifies as an SRN at Lambeth Hospital London.
Inspired by man of the match Pat Clarke Bailieborough beat Crosserlough to qualify for the senior championship final on a score of 1-5 to 0-7 at Breffni Park. The two even teams were tied on 1-3 to 0-6 at the interval.
Butlersbridge Carnival opens for a dancing bonanza for three weeks with a monster draw for £10 on the opening night. Mighty Avons Skyrockets Magnificent 7 The Kings Telstar’s Donie Collins Grafton and Jack Ruane will supply the music to the thousands of dancers who will be admitted with a discount of 20% if they check in before 9 o clock from Sunday September 1st to 22nd September 1963. General admission is 5/-.
Death of the very popular well known Kathleen Bell in Dublin. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs James Kelly Connolly Street and for many years she ran the famous ‘Arch Café’ opposite Bridge Street Corner. Her husband Thomas was an architect and engineer with Belfast Corporation. She is survived by one son Ronnie and a daughter Pauline Coffey 3 brothers and 3 sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Church of the Holy Child Swords Road with burial later in Ballgriffin cemetery.
Dominic Twoomey son of Sergeant and Mrs Twoomey James Mansfield son of Mr and Mrs JP Mansfield County Engineer Rock Cross Jimmy McCormack son of Tommy and Maisie Tullac Mongan and Padraig Goodman son of Frank and Maura Earlsvale Road are awarded scholarships to Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. Jimmy McCormack is the third member of his family to win County Council scholarships as Eamonn and Paddy are already students in Saint Patrick’s College.
September 7th 1963 Cavan Vintner’s Association lead the outcry at the turning off of the Shantemon water supply at 11 o clock each night. An embattled County Manager Dermot McCarthy tells the Urban Council that the disruption is on account of essential annual cleaning of the filters which are stuffed with algae and this job can only be done when the water is tuned off. Some of the Councillors doubted his word until he produced two samples one filtered and a green gluey substance which was the unfiltered sample. The Council quickly changed their tune. Tenders for the building of 13 houses in Swellan are opened with Eamonn Galligan Ballinagh quoting £33,157 James Bredin and Sons Cavan £28,856 which works out at £2,200 per house . The County Manager remarks that prices have gone up as the 34 houses in Tullac Mongan cost the Council only £38.000 10 years ago..
Owen Roe Hurling Club beat Cootehill 3-00 to 2-2 in a hurling challenge at Breffni Park after Cootehill had led by 2-2 to 1-0 at the interval. Best for Owen Roe were Danny O Kelly Sean Walsh goal S McCormack S Bennett Raymond Carroll Patsy Lee and the Lyons brothers. Brother Cyril was referee.
Noel Cusack Bunnoe is among the first to secure honours in the Inter Certificate at Kilnacrott Abbey.
Cavan Senior Final ends in a crescendo of excitement as Bailieborough and Mullahoran play out a draw 1-6 each. Pat Clarke man of the match rescued Bailieborough with a fantastic goal just 11 minutes from the end and the east Cavan side were on the attack from there until the finish with Mullahoran hanging on to the ropes. Former Mullahoran great Bishop Patrick Moynagh threw in the ball to start a thrilling and exciting final. Tomsie Smith at centre field and John and Jim Brady kept Mullahoran hopes alive with an heroic display of defending as Bailieboro strove might and main to get the winning score. Martin Kelly was by far the best forward on the Bailieboro team and threatened danger every time he gained possession. In a adverse weather conditions Crosserlough beat Maghera 2-11 to 2-2 in the Minor Final which was the curtain raiser at well attended but damp Breffni Park. Crosserlough led by 2-6 to 2-2 at the interval. Scorers for Crosserlough Tony Brady 1-6 Des Boylan 1-0 Mickey /Cusack 0-2 O Brady C Brady and F McKiernan 0-1 each. Referee Fintan Tierney maintained control all through and was a very fair and efficient official.
Cavan Gaels beat Butlersbridge 2-9 to 3-5 in a junior challenge at Breffni Park. Jim Simpson was outstanding in the Cavan Gael's goal while Jim McDonnell Jack McEntee Tony McConnell Jackie Sheridan and Philip Murray were outstanding for the Cavan Gael's Ken Browne Ray Dunne Con Smith starred for the visitors. Scorers Jack McEntee 1-0 Sean Galligan 1-0 Philip Murray 0-5 Jackie Sheridan 0-3 and Tommy Monaghan 0-1.Mickey Walsh Drumalee was an excellent referee.
Philip Fitzsimmons John J Cusack James J O Reilly Oliver Kelly Andrew McEntee Sean Kellegher Raymond Carroll Brendan Harvey are some of the familiar names in Saint Pat’s Inter Cert roll of honour.
Sean Walsh is pictured with his wife May and boatman Willie Hynes after swimming Lough Corrib on Sunday travelling the five miles from Headford to Knock Ferry Quay . Conditions were cold but the lake was calm. Sean’s next swim is an attempt on Galway Bay. He has already swam Lough Sheelin two ways Carlingford Lough and Sean is coached by well known Enniskillen and Belfast swimmer Jack McCelland.
Patrick Lee son of Phil and Ellen Lee Ashe Street is awarded a university scholarship on the results of his leaving certificate at Saint Patrick’s College. Patsy is an outstanding hurler and athlete and is a past pupil of the De La Salle Cavan.
Death of the legendary MJ Canon O Sullivan PP Saint Aloysius Parish Roby Liverpool brother of Kathleen O Sullivan and a native of Ballylongford county Kerry. He was noted as a builder of schools community centres presbyteries and churches and raised over £250, 000 for his building schemes in recent years.
Sympathy is extended to Peter Mullen on the death of his brother in law Garda Sergeant Andrew O Shea Newtownforbes county Longford after a very short illness.
Brenda Scott daughter of Willie and Mrs Scott Moynehall is awarded a Cavan County Council 5 year scholarship to Loreto College Cavan.
Death of Patrick J Kiernan Raheny Dublin. Played with Dublin in 1924, he later played with Cavan in 1925 and was a member of the famous side who just lost to Kerry in the epic semi final of 1925 in Tralee. He won an All Ireland with Dublin in 1924 and later played with Wexford. While stationed in Cavan as a Garda he played with Rory O Moore’s Belturbet. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killester with burial in Saint Fintan’s Cemetery Sutton where the celebrant was Rev Michael Noonan Saint Mary’s College Knockbeg. He is survived by his wife Brigid sons Patrick Donal and John Kiernan and daughters Mrs E Noonan and Mrs M Lenihan two sisters F Doran and K Hamill.
September 14th 1963 Rainfall in August 1963 amounted to 4.00 inches on 23 rainy days- heaviest .97 on the 23rd August. Rainfall in August 1962 amounted to 5.05 on 22 rainy days.
His Grace Most Rev Dr John Heenan Archbishop of Liverpool is appointed Archbishop of Westminster. His enthronement will take place on the 27th of September 1963.
Donegal are a bogey team for Cavan as they flop once again 2-8 to 0-5 in the Final of the Dr McKenna Cup in Breffni Park. Donegal’s first ever major trophy, the cup was presented to Sean Ferriter captain after the game by Padraig McFlynn President of the Ulster Council. Donegal led at the interval by 1-4 to Cavan’s 0-3. Outstanding displays by Jack McEntee who was ‘deadly’ from placed balls on his debut Danny Brady Mullahoran John Reilly Cross in goals and Tom Maguire at full back. Ray Carolan Tony Morris acquitted themselves and Pat Clarke was a hard working forward with no support. Cavan played so poorly that PJ O Neill remarks that “Donegal had nothing to beat as Cavan sunk to an undistinguished low”!
Gráinne Blessing Mary Smith Katherine Swarbrigg Teresa McGauran Frances Sullivan Gráinne Boylan are among the honours at Loreto College Cavan Inter Cert results.
Death of well known Cavan Republican Patrick Brady ‘Cavan House’ Quiet unassuming man he was a notable Republican and fought in the War of Independence and later in the Civil War on the Republican side. The house was a well known hide out for gunmen on the run and was raided on a regular basis by both the British Army and RIC. He had a great interest in gaelic games and played with Cavan Slashers in his younger days. Despite the fact that he was an amputee he never let it get him down and Patrick was a familiar figure taking the sun and talking to friends as he sat on the steps of the Cavan House. He is survived by a brother in America aunt nephews nieces relatives and friends. Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid’s Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Jimmy Finlay son of James and Rose Finlay 14 Abbey Street is professed a brother of the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis at Annaghdown County Galway. He is now known as Brother Boniface.
Sympathy is extended to Margaret Smith Newsagent Bridge Street on the death of her cousin Eileen Magee a native of Arva in Halifax Yorkshire England.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Gerry Hunt and PD Maloney E/W Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold.
Meeting organised for Protestant Hall with a view to forming a Badminton Club in the town.
Cavan Fair very good supply with prices in the horse and pony section down by £2-€3. Cattle yearlings £34-40 two year olds £48-52 three year olds £55-65 springers £50-75 mincers £20-30 working horses £40-45 ponies £35-40 knackers £40-50 donkies £7-15 carrying sows £25-30 bonhams £10-14
The Anglo Celt will increase to six pence from the next issue.
September 21st 1963 County Manager Dermot McCarthy hooks a trout on Sheelin containing a neatly folded £1 note. Later he caught three more fish weighing from 1 ½ to 3 lbs.
Bishop William Conway at the age of 50 is appointed by Pope Paul VI to succeed Cardinal John Dalton the late Archbishop of Armagh. Outstanding scholar and churchman he will be enthrone in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh on Wednesday 25th September in a ceremony to be carried live on BBC1 and RTE.
Queen Elizabeth of England is expecting her 4th child 15 years after the birth of son and heir Charles. Princess Anne is now 13.
Bailieboro without Gabriel Kelly married on Saturday and clerical students Felim and Martin Kelly are decisively beaten by Mullahoran 1-10 to 0-3 with gate receipts amounting to £430 in the senior county final at Breffni Park. Mullahoran were without the services of Jim Brady Paddy Smith and Tomsie Smith all clerical students. Mullahoran were a completely different entity in this replay and outclassed the East Cavan side from the start leading by 0-5 to 0-2 at half time. Scorers for Mullahoran Danny Brady 1-0 P Kiernan 0-3 Padraic Harten 0-2 P McGuinness 0-2 and PJ Brady 0-1. In the curtain raiser Butlersbridge beat Mountnuggent 0-11 to 1-6 in the county junior semi final. In a game full of fervour and vigour with great football and combination play from two very evenly matched sides. Butlersbridge led by 0-8 to 0-1 after playing with the strong fresh wind. Gerry Healy was outstanding in goals John Sheanon Terry Smith and Mickey Reilly were rock solid in the full back line. Con Smith gave an exhibition of catching and kicking at midfield ably assisted by the tall mobile youthful Ray Dunne. John Cusack Kevin Smith Ken Browne and Tom Sheridan were always dangerous when they had the ball. Scorers for the Bridge John Cusack 0-6 Tommy Smith Kevin Smith and Tom Sheridan 0-1 each. Referee Phil Brady Castleblayney. Team Gerry Healy Mickey Reilly Terry Smith John Sheanon M Reilly E Reilly Benny Henry Ray Dunne Con Smith Tom Sheridan Kevin Smith Tommy Smith Brian Myles Ken Browne and Johnny Cusack. Subs Eamonn Reilly for Ray Dunne and Dunne for Eamonn Reilly. Butlersbridge will now play Killinkere in the Junior Final on the 29th of September at Breffni Park.
Rev WJ Fletcher is installed as Presbyterian Minister in Cavan after a tumultuous send off from Mount Mellick where he spent the last 25 years. Oliver J Flanagan TD led the tributes to Mr and Mrs Fletcher and family and a party led by Oliver Flanagan travelled from Mount Mellick to attend the installation in Cavan. Oliver Flanagan said that “as prison chaplain in Portlaoise Mr Fletcher’s words of advice and encouragement had set many a young man up for the rest of his life and most of them never strayed again. The Fletchers were popular with all classes and creeds”.
Death of the legendary James ‘Jimmy’ Fitzpatrick of the Mill Rock. For many years Jimmy was Water Works Caretaker with Cavan UDC. He was a wonderful character giving to exaggeration on a grand scale and never caught a fish less than ten pounds weight. He was an outstanding member of the old Foresters Brass and Reed Band and later played the fife with the famous Labour Band. He was an outstanding coarse angler and his company was much sought after in McGinnity’s and before that in John Moore’s. A wonderful story teller he never used foul language to embellish his story and could always deliver the punch line in his own easy going dry humour with telling effect. Keen GAA fan Jimmy witnessed Cavan winning all of their 5 All Ireland titles and travelled all over the country supporting the boys in blue. He was a playing member of Cavan Slashers playing in goals for the town team at the turn of the century. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Cullies cemetery with Father PJ McManus officiating.
Apostolic Worker’s exhibition in the Poor Clare Convent will be opened by the Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn. The society has been totally overhauled and reorganised in the Diocese and town and now boasts six new branches this year. Forty three sets of altar vestments altar linen etc on display and all will be sent to the foreign missions.
Death of Margaret Smith Francis Street former national teacher in Killycannon NS Lower Lavey. Highly popular she came to live in the town some time ago. She is survived by one brother and two sisters to whom deep sympathy is extended. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Dympna’s Church Upper Lavey to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Maud Bennett College Street. She was daughter of the late John well known GNR worker. She is survived by a brother and sister.
Howell competition at Cavan Bridge Club is won by Cyril Arnold.
Meeting in the Ulster Arms Hotel Cavan to reform the Saint Louis Monaghan Past Pupils Union.
September 28th 1963 Muriel Doherty wins the Loreto College Past Pupils Union annual golf competition at County Cavan Golf Club. Kathleen Morgan was the runner up and Margaret English had the best gross. Molly Finegan had the best first 9 and Maureen McDonald won the special prize.
Dublin spring the surprise of the year when defeating Galway to win the All Ireland Senior football Final 1-9 to 0-10. A young Galway team ran Dublin ragged for more than ¾ of the game but did not convert their chances while Dublin every time they gained possession took every opportunity that presented. Scorers for Dublin Mickey Whelan 0-5 John Timmons 0-2 Gerry Davy 1-0 Brian McDonald and Des Ferguson 0-1 each. For Galway Mattie McDonagh 0-5 Cyril Dunne 0-2 John Keenan 0-2 and Seamus Leydon 0-1.
Multi objection by Drumalee to Killinkere who beat them in the county Junior Semi Final delays the playing of the Junior Championship Final against Butlersbridge.
The Dominican Fathers conduct the men and women’s mission in Cavan. Rev Father Pollock OP Bergin and O Brien are the preachers.
Death of Elizabeth Johnston 10 Wolfe Tone Street. She was widow of the well known Patrick Johnston Labour member of Cavan UDC for many years. She was mother of John Johnston well know referee and double All Ireland minor footballer with Cavan. She was extremely popular and very well known over a wide area. She is survived by her sons daughters grandchildren and one great grandchild June Maguire. Father AB McGrath officiated at the extremely large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club President Dr BT Cullen Captain H Carthy Secretary Kathleen Sullivan Treasurer Maureen McDonald. Committee Dermot Morgan Dr PD Maloney Jim Leonard and H Ryan.
Kathleen Keogan daughter of Mr and Mrs Keogan Hibernian Bank will give a beauty consultation and fashion lecture in association with Bri Nylon in the Ulster Arms Hotel next Tuesday immediately after the Mission. Kathleen was educated at Saint Louis Convent in Monaghan where she took the lead role in the annual school musicals. She starred in Patience with Joe Connolly in the 1962 production of Patience by Cavan Musical Society.
Badminton club revived in Cavan with Chairman Norman Cinnamond Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Eamon Loughran. Practice in the Protestant Hall each Tuesday and Thursday from 7-11:30 pm.
Death of the very popular Kathleen Whelan Church Street at Lisdarn Hospital. Native of Drumhanny Mohill county Leitrim, she was a member of one of the best known and highly respected professional families in the midlands. She was ill for some years and bore her sickness with customary courage and fortitude. She was a frequent visitor to the nearby Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan and contributed generously to the construction costs and upkeep of the church. She is survived by her mother 10 brothers and 3 sisters B rigid and Eileen with whom she was in business and Mary Connolly MPSI 58 Main Street. Father AB McGrath officiated at the removal and funeral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
October 5th 1963 Combined TV and radio license is now £5 an increase of £1 while the radio license cost £1-5-0 and increase of five shillings.
According to the members of Cavan Urban Council ‘The town is polluted with beggars’ who are annoying people by calling personally or sitting on the streets begging. If prosecuted they are never punished with the POA being applied on each occasion by District Justice Gilvarry.
Death of Sarah Jane Curran Kilmore in Lisburn. She is survived by her husband sons daughters and a very large circle of friends.
Death of Mary Leatham at Saint Felim’s Hospital. She was widow of Patrick Kilnaglere Butlersbridge. She was very well known and highly respected in the community. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in Saint Aidan’s Church with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
English anglers Don Stockton and Sam Hotckins take over 3 ½ cwt fish mostly rudd and bream in Killykeen in one day. Bill Harley and Sam Hotckkins took 27 pike in one day during their week long stay in Cavan according to Hugh Gough Secretary Cavan Tourist Association.
Rev Brother Gerald CSSR formerly Gerry Kinsella Saint Peter’s Rectory Toronto Canada. He is son of Edward and Elizabeth nee Reilly Tullac Mongan Cavan and is home on holiday from Canada for six weeks.
October 12th 1963 After undergoing an operation for prostate cancer Harold McMillan announces his retirement as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party at the annual British Conservative Party Conference in Blackpool. His resignation has been accepted by Queen Elizabeth. The announcement was read to the stunned delegates by Lord Hume.
Hickey’s of Cavan open their super luxurious custom built butcher’s shop on the site of the old Tweedy Acheson’s Main Street Cavan (Manor Chemists). Joseph Hickey a native of Mullingar opened his first butcher’s shop in Cavan in 1900. They are now ironically Cavan’s oldest business in the newest and most up to day premises in the town. Harry J O Connell was the Architect of this superbly designed premises. The cold room is 2.000 cubic feet of cold space which can hold 40 sides of beef and 40 lambs. All the refrigeration was carried out by George F Treacy Phone Cavan 200. Design and painting in Poraflex multicolour by Harry Jenkins and sons ‘Capua’ Swellan Phone 231. The contractors were Smith and Brady building contractors Ballyhaise.
Phil Lee and Paul Caffrey present the long awaited 8 tier objection to Killinkere being awarded the Cavan Junior Semi Final at a packed meeting in the Town Hall. Killinkere were represented by John Sheridan and B Ryan. In a smoke filled side room the meeting dragged on until the early hours but TP O Reilly Chairman having heard all the arguments and counter arguments said that he was satisfied that the result stood and urged the delegates to unite behind the decision to have the county Junior Final between Butlersbridge and Killinkere played immediately.
Sister Mary De Sales Richmond Hill Leeds celebrates the golden jubilee of her profession. She was formerly Annie McCabe Ballyhaise her sister Mary also an Oblate of Mary Immaculate nun celebrated her golden jubilee only last year. They are both sisters of Mrs Margaret Cullen Saint Anne’s Cathedral Road with whom they always spend their holidays.
Michael O Sullivan accountant at the Munster and Leinster Bank is appointed Bank Manager of the branch. Dennis Condon a native of Cork and presently in the Westport branch is promoted to teller at the Cavan branch.
Tony McConnell Parnell Park Navan and son of Jack and Alice McConnell 2 Ashe Street and a clerical officer with Meath County Council passes his final exams as a Secretary of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Ireland.
Surgeon Bertie Cullen continues his great form fishing for Ireland in the International at Lough Conn catching the heaviest bag of fish-six trout weighing 3lbs 14 ozs winning the Laverty Cup with Father PJ Gargan 3rd.
Cavan CYMS 1963 President James McCormick Vice Chairman Eamon Malone Treasurer Paddy O Reilly Secretary Sean Galligan Committee Joe O Rourke Benny Cafferty John McCaffrey and Jimmy Finlay.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard E/W Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
Presentation of an inscribed cigarette lighter to Dr PJ Watters from the members of Cavan Red Cross at an enjoyable social in the Ulster Arms Hotel!
October 19th 1963 President De Velera pays a visit to The Holy Rosary Sisters Killeshandra accompanied by Captain Houlihan his Aide De Comp and Paddy Smith the Minister for Agriculture. He was there to visit his old friend Sister M Coleman who spent 20 years in Nigeria but is suffering from bad health. Benediction was later celebrated in the Convent Chapel where the sisters presented the President with an ivory statue of Our Lady by an African artist as a souvenir of his visit. At a celebratory luncheon best wishes were extended to the President on his 81st birthday.
Death of Kate O Rourke relict of James former Sexton of Saint Aidan’s Butlersbridge. She was known for her piety and extreme charity. She is survived by 4 sons and 4 daughters. Her daughter Sister Mary Vincent OSF was home on holiday for a few weeks and only returned to Illinois last Sunday. Sympathy is extended to his sorrowing family relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church to Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Michael O Callaghan ‘Sliabh Mhuire’ on the death of her sister Mrs Bridget Smith in Capetown South Africa.
Paddy King a native of Laragh and returning from England to his native county to set up a dental practice pays £3.650 for A H Smith’s Jeweller’s opposite the Farnham Hotel at public auction in the Farnham where PN Smith had carriage and Tom Fitzpatrick acted for the purchaser.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Mansfield and Jean McCormick E/W Mr and Mrs H Carthy.
The weather man at Kevitt Castle reports only 2.69 inches of rain on 18 wet days in September 1963 as compared to a more normal 7.38 inches on 23 wet days in September 1962.
A very young looking Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll is pictured at the College of Technology Bolton Street Dublin where PJ Hillery the Minister of Education made a courtesy call to inspect the latest technologies now being utilised in the print media sponsored by the Dublin Vocational Education Committee. Sean is an apprentice printer with Cavan’s Anglo Celt.
October 26th 1963 Cavan County Council are carrying out major road works on the main Dublin Road incorporating the part of the Green Lake and skirting Brady’s public house at Tierquin.
Cavan scores a creditable 77 in the Tidy Town’s Competition coming second to Fermoy who scored 78 in Category C.
Harvest Thanksgiving Service in Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan with Rev JT Carson BA Trinity Presbyterian Church Bangor giving the key address.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Surgeon Cullen and brother in law Doctor Martin E/W Maureen McDonald and Dermot Morgan.
Lynam’s Dart Club on the corner of Bridge Street and Abbey Street. Chairman Johnny Walsh UDC Vice Chairman M Duffy Secretary C Keogh Treasure Michael Lynam. Committee George Leinster T Murray Paddy Lee Pat Johnston John Johnston Roger Loonam B West and Tommy Walsh.
Death of the legendary Tom Crowe Kilnavara at the age of 62 at his residence. He was a native of Coolbawn Corlesmore and was a member of one of the best known and highly respected families in county Cavan. He was an outstanding footballer with Cavan Slashers and Cavan county team winning a Junior All Ireland in 1927 when Cavan beat Kildare in Breffni Park Cavan. He was a regular on the Cavan team from 1927 and was on the team beaten by Kildare in the All Ireland semi final of 1931. He was an outstanding member of the Cavan panel and when the boy wonder Patsy Lynch Cavan’s full back was injured in the All Ireland Final of 1933. Tom stepped into the breach playing an outstanding part in Cavan and Ulster’s first All Ireland Senior title win. He was a sub again in 1935. He won three county senior medals with Cavan Slashers 1927 1930 and 1931. He toured America with the all conquering Cavan team of 1934. He had a terrific physique and had great loyalty to his club mates being a club man first and county man later. Indeed this loyalty probably cost his the starting place on the county team but he was a wonderful giant to spring from the bench and won many a game for Cavan. He was gentle as a child off the field but fiercesome strong and competitive on the pitch. He was a well known pig dealer throughout the midland known for his decency integrity and good judgement. He was also a farmer and farmed his land at Kilnavara. For some years he operated a highly successful butcher’s shop in Bridge Street before retiring due to pressure of work. He is survived by his six sons Tom Brian Niall Colm Oliver and Derek two daughters Eileen P Smith (Patsy) and Ursula O Dowd Shercock two brothers and four sisters. Cavan Gael's formed a guard of honour walking on both sides of the hearse along with the survivors of the All Ireland winning teams of thirty years ago who carried the coffin into and later out of the church. The Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass with burial later in Cullies.
November 2nd 1963 Taoiseach Sean Lemass attends celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of Paddy Smith TD being elected to Dail Eireann in 1923 in the Farnham Hotel. An inscribed silver tray and decanter of Waterford crystal presented to Paddy while his gracious wife was presented with a bouquet of flowers.
The O Gorman children of Eddie and May Gorman publican and auctioneer Upper Main Street and Earlsvale House draw a horse in the Cambridgeshire Sweep winning £40 each for Gregory 6 Marie 7 John Charles 8. The ticket was sold by Hugh McDermott Stradone uncle of Eddie senior’s right hand man Francis McDermott.
First ever Anglo Celt Staff Dance in the Town Hall on Friday 8th November 1963. Music by Mick Delahaunty . Spot prizes every dance, hall tastefully decorated and a record crowd expected.
Cavan Gael’s although a lot younger and lighter outwit and eventually outplay Cornafean in the Senior Divisional Final 3-8 to 2-4 at Breffni Park. The Gael’s led by 1-3 to 1-2 at the interval. Scorers for the Cavan Gael's Terry Smith 1-3 Gerard Carroll 1-2 Philip Murray 0-2 Eamonn Brady 1-0 and Jack McEntee 0-1. Patrick Gaffney was man of the match Hugo Cafferty was immense in defence ably assisted by Tony McConnell and Colm Smith with excellent support from Paddy Duffy and Eamonn McGovern. Jack McEntee and PJ Carroll ensured that the Gael’s held sway at centre field.
Tommy Kelly pictured was the star of the Owen Roe hurling team who beat county champions Cootehill Celtic in the Cavan Hurling League. Tommy is a native of Galway and a well known clerk in Cavan Post Office.
The Smith Group continue to make business headlines throughout the land as Con A Smith continues to add assets and branches to the garage enterprise as well as spearheading industrial development in his native Cavan and Dublin. Con P Smith opened his first garage in Cavan in 1931 he specialised in the Morris and Austin range. He came into his own after World War 2 and succeeded in building up a thriving enterprise. His son Con A joined the firm in 1955 and the rest is history as they embarked on rebuilding Ferguson tractors supplying all of Ireland Britain and even Germany with a high class article at an affordable price. In 1957 they acquired White’s Automobile Company in Ballina which was one of the biggest dealership’s in the West of Ireland. In 1961 the Company re located to Dublin where the company continued to expand building up the biggest network of ESSO and Shell dealerships until now with over 20 branches employing over 750 people. They are importers and assemblers of Renault cars at their plant in Wexford and have branches in Athy Ballina Cavan Castlebar Castleblayney Carrick on Shannon Dundalk Loughrea Limerick Naas Navan Tuam Lucan Chapelizod Dolphin’s Barn Parkgate Street Phibsboro Newland’s Cross and Merrion Road. They specialise in the sale of Renault and Austin products.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard E/W Liam Bogue and Mattie Corcoran.
Kathleen Brady Town Hall Street will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Club in the Ulster Arms next Tuesday.
Behey Social Club meeting in Behey Hall next Monday at 9 pm.
November 9th 1963 Siobhan Logue daughter of Anglo Celt staff photographer Jim ‘Flash’ Logue is pictured with a turnip weighing 31 ½ lbs standing 3 foot 7 ½ inches dug by Michael J Dolan Vocational Teacher ‘Sunnyside House’ Snugboro Ballyconnell.
Rainfall was 3.58 inches on 24 wet days in October 1963. The rainfall in October 1962 was only 1.88 inches on 11 rainy days.
Fans throng Middle Abbey Street and O Connell Street following the Beatles’ concerts in the Adelphi Cinema, Cars are overturned and more than a dozen people mostly young girls are rushed to hospital as the Beatles make their escaped in an ‘Evening Herald’ van.
Delay in playing of Junior Championship Final continues as Drumalee carry their protest to the Central Council of the GAA after the Ulster Council upheld the decision of Cavan County Board of GAA to order the playing of the game between the finalists Butlersbridge and Killinkere.
Cavan Show final notice “all monies outstanding or owed to the Society should be forwarded to AM Smith Solicitor Church Street not later than the 15th of November to assist in the winding up of the Association which was first incorporated in 1900”.
Father Joe Dolan assisted by Father PJ Gargan officiates at the visitation and rosary in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry .The Benediction was imparted in the Church to the very large congregation.
Susan Smith age 2 ½ is struck by a car at Connolly Street during the lunch time heavy traffic as she attempted to cross the road. She is daughter of Johnny and Teresa Smith 3 Breffni Terrace and is reported to be slightly improved at Cavan Surgical Hospital.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Gerry Hunt and Joan O Hanlon E/W Mr and Mrs H Carthy.
Cavan Musical Society commence practicing for their forthcoming Musical Iolanthe in the Poor Clare Convent.
Anglo Celt Dance Committee Chairman John Sharkey Vice Chairman Jimmy McEntee Joint Treasurers Brendan Dunne and Gretta Kerrigan and PRO. Joan Bergin.
November 16th 1963 Jimmy Bury from Bridge Street is the lucky winner of the special spot prize at the first ever Anglo Celt Dance of a canary in a cage presented by band leader Mick Delahaunty. He is pictured along with his wife Kathleen nee Loonam collecting the prize to the great amusement of the capacity attendance.
Tom Jenkins Saint Phelim’s Place is awarded £1,050 by the High Court for head injuries he sustained in a car crash against Smith’s Garage after the car he was a passenger in crashed into another car at Kilduff Virginia on March 4th 1962. Tom F O Higgins SC and Seamus McKenna SC instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor were for the plaintiff.
Famous hand over of the Showground’s to Cavan Gael's who will as part of the agreement allow for the show to be held anytime in the future in their new grounds which will be named after Cavan and Ulster All Ireland footballer Terry Coyle. Pictured are Brendan Dunne Vice Chairman Cavan Gael’s Jimmy Dawson Secretary Show Society Alfred Myles Smith Chairman and Solicitor for Show Benny Cafferty Paddy Conaty Sean Galligan Secretary Cavan Gael’s Maurice Brady Treasurer TM Gilroy Chairman Cavan Gael’s Paddy O Reilly Richard Black Secretary Show Society and Aidan J Timmons NT Joint Treasurer Park Committee.
Cavan a total flop in 1st ever Ulster Under 21 Final played in dreadful weather conditions at Breffni Park Cavan when they are ousted by a much more skilful and determined Donegal side 3-6 to 1-3 with Cavan gifting the visitors two own goals. Cavan led by 1-2 to 1-1 at the interval. Cavan J O Reilly Michael Reilly Jimmy Stafford P Smith Dermot O Grady Ray Carolan Pat Gaffney V McNally Peter Pritchard Jack McEntee Aidan Daly B Comiskey Seamus McMahon Tommy Galligan and Padraic Harten. Subs Philip McMenamin for Padraic Harten.
Fans throng O Connell Street and Middle Abbey Street before and after the Beatle’s concert’s in the Adelphi Cinema . Bedlam as cars are overturned and over a dozen young people mostly girls are rushed to hospital. The Beatles escaped in an ‘Evening Herald’ van.
Little Sisters of the Assumption including Sister Mary Saint Anthony sister of Mrs Nellie Gargan and one of the Smith family Lisduff Maghera and sister Ciaran Linden sister of Kathleen Lovett Oldtown stage a picture show in the Town Hall depicting their work among the poor and destitute will be followed by a short film entitled ‘Mary’. Donations can be sent to the Novitiate in Clondalkin.
Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs C Arnold E/W Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Exceptionally bad weather reduces the stock for sale at Cavan Fair with all lots selling out completely with plenty of buyers present. Horses were scarce but there was a very good demand. The Government subsidy of £15 for in calf heifers improved prices. Yearlings £30-£37 2 year old £48-52 3 year olds £55-65 milch cows £45-£55 springers £55-75 working horses £40-£45 colts and fillies £40-43 ponies £30-35 bonhams £8-12 per pair donkies £8-12.
November 23rd 1963 The Melody Aces will supply the music at the first Smith’s Garage staff dance in the Sports Centre.
Saint Vincent De Paul are taking up their annual door to door collection for the poor needy and cold in the Parish.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Doctor McQuaid and Miss Anne McEneaney E/W Dermot Morgan and Cathy Griffin. Monday’s session N/S Father PJ Gargan and Anne McEneaney E/W Cyril Arnold and Maureen McDonald.
Presentation to Pat Maguire Tullyco President of the Cavan Irish American Society and Thomas Conaty Connolly Street on the occasion of his recent marriage.
The annual Christmas party for the old folks will take place in the new ballroom of the Ulster Arms on January 16th 1964.
A lecture on the origins of Cavan town will be given by Dr Philip O Connell in the Technical School Farnham Street next week.
November 30th 1963 The world is shocked by the news of the assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy by a lone gunman 24 year old Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas Texas. The assassin shot the President as he waved to the crowds who gathered to greet him from the fifth floor of a high rise book warehouse in Dallas Texas using a rifle with telescopic sights. The President who was only 46 had been in office two years and ten months. As the motorcade passed through the main business section of the city the President collapsed face down in the car. His wife Jacqueline threw herself over the stricken President crying out aloud ‘Oh No’. The President was rushed to Parkland Hospital but died 25 minutes later. John Connolly Governor of Texas was also hit and was reported to be critically ill in hospital. Later not far from the scene a policeman was shot as he tried to apprehend the suspect. Lyndon Baines Johnston is sworn in as 36th President of the United States on the plane taking the dead President back to Washington. Tributes pour in from all over the world as the world awaits the funeral to Arlington cemetery Washington where Micheal O Hehir will be in charge of the RTE commentary. The Holy Father John XXIII prayed in the Vatican for the repose of the late President’s soul stating ‘the sacrifice of John F Kennedy may advance the cause which he promoted and defended for the freedom of peoples and the peace of the world. We remember a meeting with him and recognised in him a great wisdom and high regard for the wellbeing of mankind’. Shock and disbelief in the streets of every town and city in Ireland as neighbours and friends gathered to mourn ‘The Irish President’ who had such a memorable visit here only last June. The gentle good looking President won the hearts of the Irish nation with his ready smile wit and great presence and ability from the moment he stepped off the plane in Dublin until his departure from Shannon with his words ringing in out ears that ‘He would come back to see Old Shannon’s face once more’. He was the great grandson of a county Wexford emigrant to Boston.
Kevin William Wray age 6 youngest son of James and Mrs Wray Moynehall is struck by a car on the way home from nearby Corlurgan school. He died later at the Surgical Hospital. The family are an extremely well known old Cavan family with Jimmy Porter at the local Ulster Bank. Kevin’s fellow students from Corlurgan school joined in saying the rosary as they marched behind the hearse. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Brian O Mordha Chairman of Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne presides at the well attended lecture by Dr Philip O Connell on the origins of Cavan town in the well attended Technical School. “It is evident that some of the earliest people inhabited the town and there are signs that the town was indeed inhabited during the Stone Age 2000 BC”.
As a mark of respect to President John F Kennedy the GAA cancels all football games in Ireland for next Sunday while societies and organisations throughout the land cancel all functions with religious ceremonies taking place in all churches of every creed in Ireland. He is the 4th American President to be assassinated following in the footsteps of Abraham Lincoln James A Garfield and William McKinley.
Death of Owen Cusack formerly the Shop Drumalee and latterly Kildare in a Dublin Nursing Home. As well as carrying on a most lucrative grocery and general provisions operation at Drumalee Cross Owen was employed with Cavan County Council as a Rate Collector. He was also a very well known Auctioneer. He is survived by his wife sons and daughters all of whom are very well known in Cavan. Funeral to Dean’s Grange cemetery.
Pictured once again is Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll College Street who will represent Cavan Gael’s in the Juvenile handball final at Cavan when his opponent will be from the Kingscourt Club.
Cavan’s Terry Coyle Park Memorial Committee appeal for funds on a door to door collection in every area in the town. They are reported to have paid the Show Society £1,000 for the old show grounds at Kilnavara. Donations can be sent to TM Gilroy Coleman Road Brendan Dunne Saint Phelim’s Place Maurice Brady Main Street Aidan Timmons Cavan Tommy Hughes Swellan and Sean Galligan Cathedral Road Cavan. First list of donations are published in this week’s issue. Paddy E Gaffney BE Latt £10-10-0 Munster and Leinster Bank £5-5-0 Pat McGovern Connolly Street £5 Joe Crowe Dew Drop Inn and Colm Smith £3 TP O Reilly Solicitor £3 Sean Young Benny Conaty Miss Madge McCabe Michael Connolly Vincent McCaul Pat McDonald £2-2-0 each Ulster Bank £2 Joe Cullivan £2 M Lovett Sean Kelly Tommy O Reilly ‘The Regal’ Paddy Elliott Mick McCabe PJ Ruddy Tommy Kelly Post Office Kathleen Bannon Dermot Morgan James Malone Pat Hourican John O Connor Michael Leddy Leo McAlinden Leitrim Central Council delegate (£1-10-0) Jack Brady ‘Fort View’ Alfred Myles Smith Solicitor MJ Smith Drumalee Paddy Reilly Drumalee Brendan Murray Phil Brady Arva Surgeon Maloney Ray Reilly Phil Donohoe Bert Flood Hughie Maguire Frank Farrell Johnny Donohoe PJ Lee Frank McConnell PJ Galligan Wesley Kennedy Patsy McConnell Bob Henderson Tom McConville Noel Brady Mrs Healy Breffni Café PA Smyth’s Eddie Foster Tommy Conaty Tommy Donohoe Mrs Burke Brian Murphy Sean McCormack Patrick Rennick and Gene Fitzpatrick.
Irish American Society in deep shock on account of the assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy President of the USA meet to register their regret at his passing observing two minutes silence before dispersing to their homes.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan Munster and Leinster Bank.
Ultan O Reilly’s recital in the Ulster Arms for Cavan Gramophone Club is cancelled as a mark of respect to the late President Kennedy.
Cavan CBSI Chairman John O Connor Vice Chairman James Plunkett Saint Felim’s Place Secretary/Treasurer Brendan Dunne Assistant Secretary Teddy McCormack. Committee Brother Ultan Father Torlac O Reilly M/.S Sean Kelly Frank O Keeffe Gerard Carroll Des Lambert Seamus McCormack Aidan Timmons Joe Cullivan and Mel Doherty.
December 7th 1963 New Technical School for Cavan town as controversary rages over which site will be chosen. At the moment the Council are looking at a 5 ½ acre site adjacent to the New Protestant cemetery on the Dublin Road.
The Government announce that a State Park will be erected in county Wexford adjacent to President Kennedy’s ancestral home at Dunganstown.
The Vatican announce that Pope Paul VI will visit the Holy Land in January 1964 to pray at all the major Christian shrines for Church unity. He will be the first Pope since Saint Peter left Jerusalem almost 2.000 years ago to set foot in the Holy Land. The announcement was made at the closing ceremony of the present section of the Second Vatican Council in Rome.
Death of William Norton former Tanaiste and leader of the Labour Party at his home Merlin Park Ballsbridge. Former General Secretary of the Post Office Worker’s Union for 40 years he resigned as leader of the Labour Party after 23 years at the helm in February 1960.
Kevitt Castle Weather Station report 5.74 inches of rain on 25 wet days in November. The highest was .88 on the 23rd November. The fall in November 1962 was only 1.98 on 11 wet days.
At the annual general meeting of Cavan Angler’s Association the Secretary Sean Young reported that 3,600 trout were caught on Lough Sheelin weighing 4 ton this season. Pictured at the annul dinner are Sean Young Secretary B Smith (Winner of the Mayfly Cup) Maurice Jackson ( winner of the Club Cup) Tommy Smith (winner of the Schoolboy’s Donohoe Cup) Packy Joe Lee (winner of the Jeff White Cup) Mick Crosby (Jackson Cup) Johnny Donohoe Treasurer H Abbott Secretary Derranacragh Angler’s Association Vincent Bartley Chairman Father M J Byrne Laragh Angler’s Club Tom McConville Vice Chairman and Norman Cinnamond Assistant Secretary and winner of the Shoe Supplies Perpetual Cup.
Omagh CBS beat new boys Saint Norbert’s College Kilnacrott 3-3 to 1-3 in the Cardinal Dalton Special Under 18 competition at Pearse Park Ballybay. Saint Norbert’s were much the bigger and stronger outfit but failed to capitalise on their chances while Omagh’s forwards took every opportunity that presented. Best for Saint Norbert’s were Michael and Paddy Cusack Percy Gilchreest P Doris Mel McEvoy Tom Reilly. Scorers Paddy Cusack 3 points and Noel Smith 1 goal.
Cavan defeat Virginia 5-3 in the Cavan and District Badminton League in the Protestant Hall. Next game is against Kingscourt.
Angela Clarke will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Club next week the 10th December 1963.
After paying fulsome tribute to John F Kennedy 35th President of the USA, Cavan Urban Council adjourn their meeting as a mark of respect to a great leader and statesman. Tom Fitzpatrick said that “John Kennedy like no other man hade striven for the good of all mankind and was a man of peace and freedom for all mankind. He was one of our own and nowhere will his death be felt so deeply as Ireland where he was a symbol of the greatness that our emigrants in the USA have always striven for fair play charity and peace”. He extended his deepest sympathy to his widow Jacqueline and their two children John and Caroline. They have no just lost their President but a husband and father.
December 14th 1963 Ray and Des Carolan are the stars of the Cross team who won the Junior League final at sparsely attended Breffni Park defeating Ballyconnell First Ulster’s by 1 point 1-4 to 1-3. Cross led by 1-3 to Nil at half time after taking advantage of the gale force wind.
More contributions to the Terry Coyle Park door to door collection being taken up in the town in all areas. Cathedral Road Jimmy Cullen Saint Anne’s Mrs Nance Flynn Molly Soden Jimmy Smith Andy Connell Gortnakesh Frank Connolly Paul Caffrey Drumalee Joe McGovern Mel Keaveney Andy McEntee Brian Stacey Willie Finnegan Owen McGovern Sean Lee Belturbet George Hillis Barney Higgins Dermot Smith Doctor Roy Hayes John Hannigan Barney Brady Jack Smallhorne and Dennis O Keeffe.
Outdoor crib at the Brother’s School. Figures were made by the De La Salle brothers while the Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring the lighting. The effect is quite spectacular when viewed from Town Hall Street with the illumination lighting up the surrounding countryside.
S G O Sullivan will give this week’s recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Anne McEneaney wins the Turkey competition at Cavan Bridge Club with Maureen McDonald 2nd . Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold are the winners of the Howell competition.
December 21st 1963 Father A B McGrath opens the new crib at the Brother’s School addressing the large crowd on the meaning and solemnity of Christmas. Father McGrath was assisted by Father PJ McManus. The original idea for the crib came from Tom and Kathleen McKenna Main Street. Liam Bogue cut out the figures which were expertly drawn by member of the De La Salle community and Hughie Boyle Butlersbridge connected the crib into the ESB as part of his job erecting the Christmas lighting for Cavan Chamber of Commerce.
Cavan footballers of 1938 meet for dinner and social in the Ulster Arms. Pictured are Jack and Mary Smallhorne and Patsy Lynch Bailieboro and Dublin full back on the team.
Bit of a blunder by Mick Higgins as he whistles up to end the Senior League Semi Final of 1962 five minutes before time with Cavan Gael’s leading Bailieboro by 3-5 to 1-9. Try as he might Mick could not get the two teams back on the pitch. Virginia Blues are still awaiting the opposition for the 1962 League Final. This was a tremendous game in poor conditions contested by two sporting sides. Gael’s Des Lambert Hugo Cafferty and full back Colm Smith outstanding in the full line. Tony McConnell was the outstanding member of the half back line. PJ Carroll and Mick Ryan were superb at midfield. Terry Smith full forward Paddy Maguire and Phil Murray were the pick of the forwards. The replay will be held shortly.
The famous gaelic football and Irish music family the Browne’s of Butlersbridge are profiled in this week’s Anglo Celt. Seven of the family have played gaelic football for the Bridge including father Michael ‘Mick’ who was an outstanding player with Cavan Slasher’s from 1917 when he was a member of the team that won the Slasher’s second ever Cavan Senior Championship. He assisted Cavan Slasher’s until 1925 winning three county senior championship medals as well as senior league honours. He later joined the local team lining out along with his six sons and played his last game for Butlersbridge in 1949.
Over 450 children meet Santa Claus and receive a Christmas gift at the Christmas tree in the Town Hall. Cavan Boy Scout’s band and the De La Salle band kept the large crowd happy with a delightful selection of seasonal songs and hymns.
For Christmas week the first fall of snow followed by a stiff frost which left roads treacherous for the many people anxious to complete their Christmas shopping.
Death of Martha Dancey Cullies at an advanced age. She was extremely well known and highly respected in the area. She was widow of George Dancey an extensive farmer in the Cullies area. She is survived by two sons and one daughter. There was a capacity attendance at Saint John’s Church of Ireland for the funeral service with burial later in Ballyhaise cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs H Ryan E/W Mr and Mrs E Roe. Christmas competition 1st Surgeon PD Maloney and George Maloney 2nd Kathleen Sullivan and K Carthy 3rd Mrs M O Sullivan and Mattie Corcoran.
Marion Cusack Drumlark receives her SRN qualification at Liverpool Hospital. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Owen Cusack Drumlark.
Death of James Donohoe Glencurran Carrickaboy. Survived by his wife sons daughters relatives and many friends. Funeral was large and representative from Saint Matthew’s Drumavaddy to the adjoining cemetery.
December 28th 1963 Brother Ultan Sherlock a native of Navan and Principal of the De La Salle school celebrates the silver jubilee of his profession. He is pictured with Brother Pius 79 a native of Golden West Cork who celebrated his golden jubilee. Brother Pius is on the staff of Manorhamilton De La Salle school. He is a personal friend of President De Velera having attended Blackrock School together.
Kevin O Rourke son of Teresa and the late Frank O Rourke Market Square is ordained a priest at Saint Columban’s Dalgan Park Navan. He is pictured with his mother Teresa and brothers Joe Charlie and Frank along with his uncle Charlie McGriskin organist in Cavan Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan and director and CEO of the Magnet Cinema. Joe and Charlie flew in from America and Canada for the ordination. Father Kevin said his first Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan on Monday last followed by a reception attended by family friends and neighbours in the Farnham Hotel.
Profile of John ‘Spud’ Murphy a native of College Street who recently died in the USA. He played for Cavan from 1923-1927 when he emigrated to America. He took a leading role in the fight for Independence. He lined for Cavan at the official opening of Breffni Park in 1923 and won a Railway Cup medal with Ulster in 1927. He was a leading member of Cavan Slasher’s and was of fine physique and very courageous in the teeth of any adversity or opposition. He was most athletic and extremely humble winning county senior medals with his native town team in 1922 1924 1925 and 1927. He was one of the famous party who took over Cavan RIC Barracks in Ashe Street in 1921. On the foundation of the State he joined the Irish Army and rose to the rank of Sergeant. He emigrated to the USA in 1928. He was son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Murphy College Street and is buried in Valhalla cemetery New York USA.
Cavan Boy Scout’s 7th Christmas Pantomime in Town Hal features ‘Paddy McGinnity’s Boat’ from the 5th -12th of January 1964. Booking at the Regal or Phone Vera Brady’s Fashion Shop Phone 178. Admission 4/- Reserved 3/- and 1/6.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the Midnight Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Assisted by Fathers Paddy Mallon John O Reilly deacon John Maguire sub deacon and Sean O Reilly master of ceremonies all Saint Patrick’s College. In the gaily decorated Surgical Hospital Father Pat Donohoe celebrated the 9 o clock Mass. Later the patients had a visit from Santa with Mel Doherty John O Connor and many others entertaining them in the afternoon.
Death of Brigid Donlon 26 Saint Patrick’s Terrace at Lisdarn Hospital. She was daughter of Patrick Donlon a distinguished member of Cavan UDC and worked in a number as a Clerk in a number of Cavan Solicitor’s offices and in later years McCarren and Company.. She was extremely popular with her neighbours and took a full part in the organisations in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Her charity and generosity to the poor and destitute were remarkable. She is survived by her brother Paddy sisters relatives friends and neighbours. Funeral was large and representative from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the Midnight Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with Father PJ Gargan celebrating the 8 am Father Ray Brady the 10 am children’s Mass and Father Kevin O Rourke the 11:30 am. Father Joseph Dolan said the 9 am Mass in the Poor Clare Convent.
Christmas trade in the town never hit the records recorded last year and most traders reported that their takings were down. The exceptions were the licensed vintners who had a record Christmas with many visitors home for Christmas. From the customer’s point of view all items in the shops seemed much dearer than last year but there was a greater variety to choose from.
Father Pat Donohoe is home on holiday from the Missions in Korea and travelled home via USA to be joined by his brother Johnny who was last home two years ago. Father Donohoe celebrated the 11:30 Mass on Sunday and has been on the missions for six years. He is a member of the Columban Fathers based at Dalgan Park Navan and will be home for six months vacation.
Many of the resident’s woke from their slumber by the persistent knocking of the front door by the Wren Boy’s on Saint Stephen’s Day. Not as numerous or as musical as in other years with many of them singing dumb dressed in silly dishevelled garbs which was not much value for the stipend expected from the startled householder.
January 4th 1964 Brendan McMorrow Saint Joseph’s Dromahaire catches the first salmon of the season weighing 12 lbs on Lough Gill just three miles from his home. The fish was caught on a blue and silver Devon within minutes of Brendan arriving by bicycle. The fish was sold by Brendan for £77 or £5-10-0 per lb to John Maloney Lower George’s Street Dun Laoghaire who later that day sold it for an engagement party for £84.
Joseph ‘Joey’ Donohoe is ordained a priest at the Sacred Heart College Moyne Park Galway son of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Donohoe formerly of 59 Main Street and Central Café Bridge Street Cavan and native of Ballyconnell now resident in Bray. Father Joseph will say Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Ballyconnell on Tuesday.
Death of Annie Halligan relict of Eddie at her residence Swellan Cavan. Eddie was an employee of CIE. She was extremely well known in the area and was known for her Christian virtue particularly charity and kindness to the poor and less well off in the community. She is survived by her 4 sons 3 daughters relatives and many friends.
Death of John P ‘Sean’ Taggart 57 Church Street at Saint Phelim’s Hospital .The family were the last coach building firm in Cavan and his father Joseph was Chairman of Cavan UDC. Sean joined the Irish Army on its formation in 1923 and later still emigrated to America. He is survived by two brothers Peter and Joseph and three sisters Kathleen Morgan Cavan Rose Fitzpatrick Cootehill and Mrs H Maguire. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral at the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Felim’s Hospital returns thanks to the students of Saint Patrick’s College for their visit to the patient’s at Christmas. The boys were accompanied by Santa Claus and Father Torlac O Reilly and distributed sweets and tobacco to the patients and later entertained them with songs and comedy sketches. Thanks to the boys of the De La Salle Band who entertained the patients with stirring selections on their flageolets and also brought presents and gifts for the patients. To Mattie Hand and Stan Mullery for their much appreciated annual film show which was much appreciated and enjoyed by patients and staff alike. Liam Bogue who supplied the Christmas trees to all the wards once again. To Saint Vincent De Paul for their extreme generosity bringing a gift for each patient and supplying delightful comic and musical entertainment over the festive season.
Death of Michael Leddy formerly of Wolfe Tone Street who died in England where he resided for many years. He was brother of John and Peter Leddy Wolfe Tone Street and Mrs L Meehan Cavan. The funeral took place in England.
January 11th 1964 Pope Paul VI on pilgrimage to the Holy Land for two days. He is the first Pope to visit the Holy Land since Peter left Jerusalem almost two thousand years ago. He is meeting Orthodox Patriarch Athenagoras of Constantinople in a bid to repair the damage done by separation 900 years ago, The Pope was welcomed with full state honours in Jordan and Israel. The pilgrimage is covered extensively by the world media in papers radio and television. In Jordan he was welcomed by King Hussein and is accompanied by a full retinue of church diplomats and media personnel.
Mel Doherty and John O Connor are the outstanding stars of The Boy Scout’s Musical Society Pantomime ‘Paddy McGinnity’s Boat’ in the Town Hall which is being well attended by patrons in excellent weather conditions unlike other years when snow and ice hindered the size of the attendances.
Rainfall in December was amazingly only .63 of an inch which is a record. The next best was in 1926 when only .99 fell. In December 1962 4.97 inches fell. The rainfall for all of 1963 was a modest 34.51 inches the best since 1953.
Outcry over the omission of Charlie Gallagher from the Ulster team holders of the Railway Cup to play Munster in the Railway Cup Semi Final. There are 6 representatives from Ulster Champions Down 3 from Cavan and Donegal and one each from Armagh Fermanagh and Tyrone. Team Seamus Hoare Donegal Gabriel Kelly Cavan Leo Murphy Down Bernard Brady Donegal Dan McCartan Down Tom Maguire Cavan Jim McDonnell Cavan Joe Lennon Down Sean Ferriter Donegal Sean O Neill Down Jim McCartan Down Paddy Doherty Down Jimmy Whan Armagh PT Treacey Fermanagh and Frankie Donnelly Tyrone. Charlie Gallagher is listed among the substitutes.
Cavan UDC Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick publicly opens the tenders for the painting and refurbishment of the Town Hall. Michael J Leddy £359 Harry Jenkins and Sons Swellan £138 with the Manager having included a sum of £150 in the estimates. The job was awarded to the lowest tender.
Jim Hayes and Jim Leonard win the Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club.
Old Folks 7th Christmas Party 1964 Chairman Mrs Kathleen Lunn Vice Chairman Peggy Willock Secretary Una Healy Treasurer Maureen Barrett.
Dr Roy Hayes will give the recital next Tuesday at the Gramophone Society’s meeting in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
January 18th 1964 Patrick Oliver O Reilly Queen’s Park Road Bondi Australia is conferred with his Bachelor of Economics at Sydney University. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Accountants. Paddy is eldest son of Mary Anne nee Ronaghan and the late Patrick ‘Slither’ O Reilly 77 Church Street.
Bombshell for the BBC as Eamonn Andrews leaves them to work for ITV signing a three year contract with ABC . He will continue to do work for BBC radio and of course will continue as Chairman of the RTE Authority.
James Beirne makes his first appearance as the new Cavan Court Clerk at the District Court in the Courthouse where he is welcomed by Justice J P Gilvarry Inspector Michael Bohan on behalf of the Gardai and Tom Fitzpatrick on behalf of the legal profession. All assured Jim of their full co operation and assistance. While Mr O Beirne hoped that he could maintain and foster the harmonious relationship that existed between the District Court’s Office and the court officials.
It’s now official ‘Smoking cigarettes can cause cancer’ following an extensive study in the USA which was released on a Saturday to offset falls in cigarette stocks on Wall Street. The Irish Independent reveals that that the Irish Medical Organisation urged the Government the Department of Health and responsible bodies to take active steps to inform the public of the hazards of cigarette smoking. The IMO concluded that all reasonable steps be taken to discourage cigarette smoking particularly among the younger members of the population should be considered and adopted.
Kilnaleck News. Reps of the late T Cahill Aughawee sell his 14 acre farm and residence to Peter O Dowd Drumkilly for £1,000. The auctioneer was John McBreen Ballyjamesduff.
Untimely death of Danny McMonigle Ballyconnell at the age of 20. Outstanding footballer with Ballyconnell First Ulster’s. He was brother of Dermot McMonigle Earlsvale Road.
Butlersbridge who have qualified for the final of the 1963 Junior Championship hold their AGM in the Hall electing Con Smith as Captain 1964. Con is also Assistant Secretary of Cavan County Board of the GAA. Chairman Tommy Browne Vice Chairman Sean O Hare and M Brady, Secretary Gerry Farrell Treasurers Brendan Farrell and Benny Henry. Committee Fintan Tierney Tommy Myles F Reilly Con Smith Captain Terry Smyth and G McGerty.
Death of Jim Galligan Behey at a young age. For many years he was a saddler with John Igoe and was an outstanding huntsman and horseman. He was a member of the old Cavan Harrier’s Hunt Club who organised the annual races at Killymooney. He was an accomplished musician and was a member of the Drumcrave and Labour band playing the flute. He is survived by his wife and six children and his sister Susan in America. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Bridge N/S Tommy McCormick and Jim Mansfield E/W Mr and Mrs H Ryan.
Cavan Fair reports excellent supply of horses but very poor demand. Two year old cattle £55-65 three year old £66-70 milch cows £40-50 springers £50-60 mincers £30-40 knackers £35-45 carrying sows and casseogs £35-40 bonhams £11-15 per pair and working horses£40-50.
January 25th 1964 Margaret McMahon the 35 year old mother of five children is electrocuted while changing an Infra Red lamp at her home in Mullaghmagavin Stradone. She was tending to new born pigs at the time and efforts to revive her failed. He husband Peter McMahon was later alerted and returned to the farm from Ballyjamesduff Fair which he was attending. Her mother in law hearing the screams for help rushed to the outhouse but she too received electric shocks in her vain effort to rescue her daughter in law who lived with her in the main house.
Irish organisations in the USA in welcoming the Government initiative to erect a memorial park to President John F Kennedy recently assassinated 35th President of the USA have pledged over $100.000 in support for the project in Dunganstown Wexford.
List of Champions for 1963 include Senior Mullahoran Minor Crosserlough and Stradone led by Michael McCarthy are the hurling champions of Cavan in 1963.
County Cavan Handball 1964 Chairman John Reilly Vice Chairman Vivion McEvoy Lacken Secretary Andy Cullen Treasurer John Gilmore .
Death of Joe Bowes Drumaloor who was a jeweller in AH Smith’s 87 Main Street for over 60 years . Rev A Wedlock BA officiated at the large and representative funeral from Drumaloor Parish Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of David White ‘Swilly View’ Letterkenny father of Seamus De Faoite Anglo Celt linotype operator and Chairman Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan. Funeral from Saint Conal’s Letterkenny.
Freedom from Hunger dance in Town Hall with the ever popular Mighty Avons giving their services free results in £90 going to feed the hungry and needy in Africa.
Cavan Association in Dublin President Con P Smith Chairman GP Morris Vice Chairman Frank O Reilly Secretary May McCaul Assistant Secretary Rose Taaffe Treasurer Alf Lynch.
Death of Joe McEntee in Athlone. Brother of Andy former Sport’s Editor of the Anglo Celt for a record 68 years. He was a playing member of the Slasher’s and Celtic GFC. He was uncle of Andy and Jimmy McEntee Anglo Celt. He was a linotype operator in the Athlone Printing Works and learned the trade in the Anglo Celt. He is survived by his wife Mrs S McEntee and 1 son Gerard. There was a large representative crowd travelled from Cavan for the funeral in Athlone.
February 1st 1964 Presentation to Michael Rice who has been at the Cavan Depot of ESSO for 40 years. He is a keen gardener and a member of Clones Dramatic Society. Served in Monaghan and Clones before coming to Cavan and is a native of Athlone.
All outgoing officers are re elected at the County Cavan GAA Convention in the Courthouse. Chairman TP O Reilly Vice Chairman Micheal O Donohoe Virginia Secretary Hughie Smith Assistant Secretary Con Smith Registrar Jack McConnell Treasurer Paddy Donohoe. Central Council Patsy Lynch who won on a vote of 75 to 38 for Simon Deignan. AJ O Brien topped the poll for delegates to the Ulster Council with 109 votes Sean Moriarity Ballinagh 102 and TC Maguire Bawnboy 72 were also elected as Andy O Brien takes over Treasurer of the Ulster Council this year.
Cavan Gaels Chairman Paddy Conaty Vice Chairman Tommy M Gilroy Secretary Sean Galligan Assistant Secretary Tommy Hughes Treasurer Maurice Brady and Representative on Cavan GAA Tommy Gilroy . Committee Benny Cafferty Timmy Murphy Eugene Monahan Jack Smallhorne Father PJ Gargan Paddy O Reilly and Teddy McCormack. Senior team captain Eamonn McGovern and Sean Galligan Junior.
Tommy ‘Dickie’ Smith beats Paddy O Reilly to win the Father PJ Gargan Cup after a thrilling encounter at Cavan CYMS. Photograph shows the finalists and Father Gargan presenting the cup.
Cavan Parochial week tea party with Jack Binchey as MC. The entertainment was provided by the Girl’s Club with their top of the charts block buster and over 300 attended. Father Joseph Dolan Adm returned thanks to all who contributed to a memorable day.
Over 100 attend the AGM of Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan in the Rival’s Inn Railway Road. Presidents Dr Brian Galligan and Brian Coleman Vice President Michael O Callaghan and Patrick Woods. Chairman Seamus De Faoite Vice Chairman Sergeant Michael Twoomey Treasurer Patrick Carroll and Secretary Kathleen Lyons. Committee Patsy Maloney SRN Mel Doherty John Reilly Benny Hannigan Sarsfield Donohoe Sean Sharkey Tommie McDonnell and Seamus Fay Drumconnick.
Dr Ghatalia will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Maura Cullen and Kathleen Brady E/W Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey.
February 8th 1964 Gerard M Lovett is elected President of the Vocational Teacher’s Association of Ireland on a fact finding mission to Germany and Sweden to study apprenticeship training and retraining. Both Germany and Sweden have zero emigration while here in Ireland the rate of emigration to both USA and Britain continues to soar.
Maura Finegan 17 a pupil at Cavan Vocational School and a native of Banahoo wins the National Junior Cup for brown bread baking sponsored by the ESB. Maura was presented with her prizes an electric kettle £8 and an inscribed shield for the school.
The Beatles who are the newest phenomenon on the ever changing pop world gross £6 ¼ million in record sales last year –an amazing £500,000 per month. Their record company EMI reported that they are popular nearly everywhere apart from Germany and Italy and they will break into that market shortly.
Proposed site on the Dublin Road for the new super Technical School is owned by the representatives of Vincent Cullen Saint Anne’s Cathedral Road. It comprises 10 acres on 4 fields adjoining the New Protestant cemetery.
Butlersbridge draw with Stradone in the semi final of the Cavan Junior League at Breffni Park 2-7 to 0-13 after Stradone aided by the gale force wind led by 2-5 to 0-1 at the interval. Mick McCarthy scored a fantastic point from a 35 yard free to earn Stradone a replay just on full time.
Lynam’s Dart Club (corner of Bridge Street and Abbey Street) hosts the AGM of the newly formed Cavan Dart’s League. Chairman Jack Caulfield ‘Yukon Bar’ Belturbet Secretary Chris Kavanagh Vice Chairman Seamus McCormack Committee Barney Connolly Leo Morton P Reilly H Beatty V Reilly Frank Nannery V Kelly Tommy Murray and S O Neill.
Second shipment of electrical transformers to Bavaria from Cavan Engineering. The first shipment left last week on the ‘City of Cork’ ship headed for Germany. There are now just over 40 Irish workers employed at Cavan Engineering with 2 German instructors . The factory will eventually be four times the present size and employ 150 people by the end of the year.
Cavan take on Trinity College in a hurling challenge as a curtain raiser to Cavan V Mayo in the National League at Breffni Park.
Death of Mary Ann Smith 11 Breffni Terrace at the age of 89. She was very well known deeply religious person and she was unlucky to break her hip just twelve months ago. She was widow of Francis Smith who died some years ago. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the well attended representative funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Recent winners at the well contested CYMS snooker tournament in the ‘Hut’. Michael Breslin Andy Murray Kieran Cullivan Hughie Cosgrove Jackie Murphy Dickie Smith and Seamus McCormack.
‘Paddy McGinnity’s Boat’ makes a welcome appearance at Cavan’s Saint Phelim’s Hospital with Eamonn Brady on the drums and Eileen Morgan on the piano. Stan Mullery and Mattie Hand also turned up with their most appreciated annual film show much to the delight of patients and staff.
Liam Bogue is the new Captain at County Cavan Golf Club where the President is Surgeon Bertie Cullen Treasurer Seamus Fox Secretary Jack Binchey Assistant Secretary Dermot Morgan Committee Tommy Aylmer Jack Brady Louis Blessing Philip Cullivan Paddy Fleming Tom C Hickey Owen McGovern Edward O Hanlon WP O Hanlon and Dr FPE Smith.
Untimely death of Patrick McDermott in Birmingham England. He was son of Mary Jane and the late Patrick late of Creighan Terrace Cavan. He is survived by his mother brothers Phil Michael John Thomas and Hugh and sister Minnie. Funeral took place in England.
February 15th 1964 Inquest into the death of Margaret McMahon concludes that death was due to electrocution which could have been avoided if a proper installation was performed by a qualified electrician. The response to the accident was wholly inadequate as Mrs McMahon could possibly have been revived with mouth to mouth resuscitation.
Smith’s Garage hold their annual dinner dance in the Sheelin Shamrock Hotel Crover with Eamonn McCabe Manager making the keynote speech.
Death of one of Cavan’s most respected citizens Thomas ‘Tommy’ McDonnell 16 Farnham Street. He was a very well known building contractor with no job too big or too small and finished to a very high specification. He was a native of Bunnoe and was extremely religious taking a full part in the sodalities and organisations attached to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. He is survived by his wife and daughters Miriam Whelan married only 1 week ago Carmel and Beryl. Funeral was very large and representative from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Paddy and Kay McNamara recently married are the recipients of a presentation at the 6th annual Cavan Gael’s dinner dance. Tommy Gilroy spoke about the Gael’s ambitious plans for the Terry Coyle Park and the fundraising drive through their popular weekly Bingo session in the Town Hall. Andy O Brien was the star of the show with his witty anecdotes and yarns that had the entire audience in stitches of laughter!
Cavan finish level with TCD 2-2 each at the end of an exciting hurling encounter at Breffni Park. Trinity led by 1-2 to 0-1 at the interval. Paddy Lyons was superb with great support from Seamus McCormack Jim Muldowney and Tony Fahy. Cavan Paddy Lyons Seamus McCormack J Muldowney Tommy Foy JJ Farrelly Mick McCarthy Man of the Match J McGovern JJ O Reilly L Carolan W Dunne Jimmy O Donnell Brian Sherlock J Swann and B Barry. Subs Colm Smith Michael Rafferty and L Griffin.
Cavan Boy Scout’s hit musical ‘Paddy McGinnity’s Boat’ takes to the stage at Saint Anthony’s Hall Merchant’s Quay Dublin under the auspices of the Cavan Association in Dublin on Sunday March 1st 1964.
Sixteen dogs and many beaters manage to kill three foxes in the general Farnham/Kilmore area in a drive sponsored by Cavan Dog and Gun Club.
Cavan Bridge N/S Dermot Morgan and Jim Beirne E/W Mr and Mrs H Ryan.
Cavan CYMS Snooker 1964 John McCaffrey beat Michael Murray Tommy Cullivan beat Patrick Maguire Eamonn McCormack beat his brother Jimmy McCormack Paddy O Reilly beat John ‘Ton’ Doonan Brian Finlay beat Sean McManus.
Angela Clarke will give the recital at the Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms.
Prices at Cavan’s well attended Fair similar to last month. Yearlings £36-40. Two Year olds £50-60. Springers £55-65, milking cows £45-50 mincers £35-40 working horses £45-50 ponies £30-35 colts and fillies £45-50 carrying sows £35-45 bonhams £10-14 per pair.
Cavan’s oldest resident Bridget Fitzpatrick celebrates her 101st Birthday at the home of her daughter Eileen Dolehan Cavanagh Ballyconnell. She was second eldest of a family of nine of Mr and Mrs J Keating Kilnaglere Belturbet. Her mother was from the Boyle area of county Roscommon and her father worked as carpenter. She lived through the age of the stage coach the railways and now the private car era. Her staple diet was plain milk fish porridge boxty and whole wheat bread.
Only 2.02 inches of rain fell in January 1964 compared to 7.17 in January 1963.
February 22nd 1964 Driving licenses will be introduced from March 17th next and no new person may take to the road after that date without undergoing a test and securing first a provisional license.
Butlersbridge beat Stradone 3-6 to 3-4 to qualify for the Junior League Final where they will meet Killinkere who are also their opponents in the 1963 Junior Championship Final delayed because of a series of objections by Drumalee GFC who were defeated in the Semi Final by Killinkere. Ken Browne was the Butlersbridge ace with goals in each half. He was ably assisted by Con Smith at centre field. The Bridge led by 2-2 to Stradone’s 0-3 at half time with Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady Castleblayney the referee.
Ladie’s Golf AGM at County Cavan Golf Club President Dorie Smith Captain Connie McEntee Secretary Una Smith Treasurer Joan O Hanlon Match Secretary Carmel McDonald Handicap Secretary Kathleen Morgan
Death of William Shanaghy late of Lacken Ballinagh at his residence in Lisdarn Cavan. Prominent footballer with Lacken Celtic GFC. Father of Sister Pelagia Joseph CP Fleetwood England and he is also survived by his sons and daughters. Funeral from a well attended representative Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Potahee cemetery.
Death of Brigid Meehan late of 17 College Street . She was a native Alackan and came to live in the town some years ago . She was extremely popular and a very good neighbour practicing Christian virtue at all times. There was a large and representative attendance at the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry .
Cavan Bridge Mr and Mrs H Carthy E/W Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Cavan Musical Society will not present an opera this year but may do so next year if they can muster the necessary support.
Cavan CYMS Snooker Jimmy Finlay beat Benny Cafferty Jim Fay beat Paddy McCormack and Sean Galligan beat Gene McCusker.
February 29th 1964 The farm and residence belonging to John Morris who has retired and situated at Lisdarn is sold to well known business man Thomas Tierney from Ballinlough county Meath. He owns the ‘Half Way House’ pub in Ballinlough and quarry and carpentry at Main Street Belturbet. Sale was conducted by PJ O Reilly Sean Kelly had carriage and the auction took place in the Farnham Hotel.
Mike Duggan of Ballyhaise is tipped for the Cavan county team as he continues to turn in outstanding displays for his native Ballyhaise and Cavan Juniors. Mike is returning after a lengthy lay off due to injury and starred for Cavan in their bad tempered hard hitting win 1-8 to 1-5 against Antrim at Breffni Park.
Gabriel Kelly is Cavan’s only representative on ‘ The Cuchullain Press All Stars team for 1963. Team Andy Phillips Wicklow Gabriel Kelly Cavan Noel Tierney Galway Pat Connolly Kildare Sean Murphy Kerry Paddy Holden Dublin Martin Newell Galway Mick Garrett Galway Des Foley Dublin Sean O Neill Down Mickey Whelan Dublin Tommy Browne Laois Jimmy Whan Armagh Tom Long Kerry and Pat Donnellan Galway. The selectors were Mick Higgins Cavan Sean Purcell Galway Seamus Murphy Kerry Paddy O Brien Meath and Sean Og O Ceallacain Dublin.
£152 Prize Fund at Cavan Gael’s Bingo in the Town Hall. £55 snowball with £25 must be won .”If you are poor Bingo can make you rich. If you are rich Bingo can make you richer”!
Johnny Goldrick Railway Road Killeshandra catches the first trout of the season a 9 lbs beauty at Monery on the Rive Erne.
March 6th 1964 Bonfires on every hill around Butlersbridge as the returning heroes carry into the Bridge their first ever Junior Championship trophy after failing to Bailieboro in 1919 and again in 1952 against the superb Cootehill team powered by Brian and Charlie Gallagher. They beat Killinkere in the long delayed final by 3-5 to 0-8 in a brilliant display of attacking football in the second half. After a very shaky first half when Killinkere were the more dominant force the Bridge were lucky to be even at 1-2 to the Bridge’s 0-5. Killinkere were ahead after only 30 seconds with Jimmy Smith pointing followed by a Jimmy Stafford point. Con Smith sent a speculative high ball to the square and when Ken Browne caught it he swivelled quickly to send a great shot to the back of the Killinkere goal. The Bridge added two more points to lead 1-2 to 0-2 but Killinkere pulled themselves back into the game with 3 unanswered points before half time. At halftime Sean O Hare and his selectors stayed ice cool and switched Kevin Smith to midfield and sent brother Con to the lacklustre forward line where he added great verve speed and dash to the Bridge attack while Kevin reigned supreme at midfield. Francie Reilly at centre half back was immense for the Bridge throughout the hour. It was from his clearance that Con Smith appeared from nowhere to crash a great goal to the net and give the lead to Butlersbridge from where they were never headed. Then the goal of the year from young Eamonn Reilly who troubled the Killinkere defence from start to finish with his lightening speed and movement followed by a point from Ken Browne threatened to swamp Killinkere. Team Gerry Healy Mickey Reilly Terry Smyth Captain J Brogan Michael Reilly Francie Reilly John Sheanon Con Smith Brian Myles Tom Sheridan Kevin Smith Tommy Smyth Johnny Cusack Ken Browne and Eamonn Reilly who only gained his place as a result of Ray Dunne a clerical student in Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth not being available to play. Pictured on the coveted player’s page are Ken Browne John Sheanon and Brian Myles all stars for the Bridge. Terry Smith is pictured in jubilant mood holding the cup aloft after receiving it from TP O Reilly Chairman Cavan County Board. Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady Castleblayney was an excellent referee who let the game ebb and flow to its conclusion. Brothers in the Butlersbridge team included Francie Michael and Eamonn Reilly Con and Kevin Smith Terry Captain and brother Tommy. Con Smith and Ken Browne were members of the team beaten by Cootehill in 1952.
There are now 236 blind persons in county Cavan while the home support recorded 1,031 visits during the year. 31 radios were supplied and the home support team recorded over 900 miles in travel throughout the county teaching Braille and home crafts to the visually challenged. All the radios are maintained and serviced to a high standard by Paddy Smyth Service Manager with Smyth’s Electrical 60 Main Street Cavan.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter. The Cullen Cup Cavan Open competition will take place this year in the new ballroom of the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Cavan CYMS snooker competition continues with Tommy Hughes beating hot favourite Tommy ‘Dickie’ Smith Jim Fay beat John McCaffrey while in a sizzling encounter Mickey Breslin won on the black ball from a very gallant Hughie Cosgrove.
Tommy Sheridan Sub Post Office Upper Main Street is rewarded with a silver medal for his outstanding record of safe driving for CIE at an enjoyable function in Dundalk. He is a very prominent Cavan handballer and administrator.
March 13th 1964 Mick Higgins is appointed team manager of the Cavan senior footballers in an effort to redeem the county’s ailing fortunes and reputation after a series of recent catastrophic results. He will be in charge of team selection along with a selection committee and will have the sole right to alter the team during a game. Mick is the holder of three All Ireland medals won with Cavan in 1947 1948 and 1952 when he captained the side to its last Sam Maguire success.
Mr and Mrs W O Farrell Longford are the winners of the prestigious Cullen Cup at Cavan Bridge Club. Pictured after the record breaking tournament in the new Ulster Arms ballroom is H Carthy Captain Mr and Mrs W O Farrell Longford winners Mrs Maura Cullen presenting the BT Cullen Cup and Eithne Behan President of the Contract Bridge Association of Ireland.
Abbey CBS beat Saint Patrick’s College Cavan 3-8 to 2-5 in the McRory Cup final at damp and overcast Emmett Park Carrickmacross. Led by Down county man Val Kane their speed and thrust up front was far too much for the Cavan side who trailed at the interval by 2-5 to a goal scored by ace forward John Smith. Before a large attendance Cavan struck back in the 3rd quarter but only John Smith of the Saint Pat’s attack looked dangerous. Raymond Carroll S Cassidy and O Brady John Smith and A Clerkin of the Cavan side were outstanding and although badly beaten never stopped trying their best. J Martin of Omagh was an excellent referee of a game which was easy to control and never got to boiling point.
Cavan Boy Scout’s hit the jackpot with their hit musical ‘Paddy McGinnity’s Boat’ attracting a capacity crowd to the 1,600 seater Saint Anthony’s Hall Dublin which was the first venture of the Society in Dublin sponsored by the Cavan Association in Dublin.
Death of Frank Buchanan son of James and Mrs Buchanan Bridge Street in New York. He was brother of the late great Father Willie Buchanan former Musical Director Cavan Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. He emigrated in 1907. He was brother of Vincent Wolfe Tone Street and Annie Buchanan Belfast. He leaves a wife and 3 daughters in New York.
Death of Sadie Smith Drumalee. Very popular well known citizen she was known for her Christian virtue and charity in assisting the poor and deprived in the community. She was wife of the late Philip Smith ex RIC. She is survived by her sons and daughter. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Mr and Mrs C Arnold Maureen Hunt and Joan O Hanlon with Jim Beirne and Surgeon PD Maloney winning the Howell Cup competition run in conjunction with the Cullen Cup.
Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan will dance at various vantage points in Cavan town on Saint Patrick’s morning before heading for the Saint Patrick’s Day parade in Maguiresbridge in county Fermanagh.
Sympathy is extended to WJ Flannery Farnham Street on the death of his brother Vice Admiral Alfred Edward Flannery late of Knockbride. He was younger son of Rev Canon William Flannery and was born in 1907. He qualified as a doctor in the Royal College of Surgeon’s Dublin in 1929. He served in the British Navy in World War 2 and was noted for his extreme courage and bravery being mentioned in despatches on several occasions. He was an Honary Physician to Queen Elizabeth 2. Served in Malta Narvaic and Solerno and was decorated for his bravery and courage in the face of enemy fire. In 1921 he captained Saint Andrew’s College Dublin to their one and only Leinster Senior Rugby up. He leaves a widow two sons and three daughters and was brother of WJ Flannery Farnham Street Cavan.
Film show sponsored by the newly formed Parochial Youth Club in Saint Augustine’s Hall with tea served at the interval.
March 20th 1964 Ulster retain the Railway Cup beating Leinster 3-7 to 2-9 in a thrilling well contested final at Croke Park on Saint Patrick’s Day. While Munster beat Leinster 0-12 to 1-9 in the pipe opening Hurling Final. There was never more than a kick of a ball between the two sides in the football encounter with Ulster leading at half time after enjoying the benefit of the strong wind by 0-7 to 0-2. Des Foley who also played in the hurling decider wrested control of midfield in the second half and Leinster got enough chances to easily win the game but in the end the sharper Ulster forwards were just too good for a pedestrian Leinster defence. Ulster team Seamus Hoare Gabriel Kelly Leo Murphy Bernard Brady Dan McCartan Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Joe Lennon Sean Ferriter Sean O Neill James McCartan Paddy Doherty Jimmy Whan PT Treacey and Frank Donnolly Tyrone. Subs Charlie Gallagher for Frankie Donnolly Jodie O Neill Tyrone for Joe Lennon.
Gritty Cavan performance in hard hitting well contested League quarter final at Pairc Tailteann Navan before a capacity attendance of 15,000 beats off Meath by 3-10 to 2-4. The gates were locked just after the start of the game with thousands still locked out who decided to gain entry by kicking down the gates. Cavan were actually leading by a massive 14 points with five minutes to go but Meath got in for 2 late goals after Cavan had taken their foot off the accelerator. Fierce some shoulder to shoulder charges where Cavan gave as good as they got and cleared their lines with long kicking. Scorers for Cavan were Charlie Gallagher 0-8 Mattie Cahill 2-1 and Jimmy O Donnell 1-1. Meath replied per D Carthy 1-3 P Mulvaney 1-0 and Gerry Cromwell 0-2. Cavan PJ O Gorman Gabriel Kelly Dessie Carolan Tony Morris Frankie Kennedy Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Captain Jimmy Stafford Ray Carolan John Joe O Reilly Hugh Barney O Donohoe Charlie Gallagher Mattie Cahill and Seamus McMahon.
Paddy Fleming is elected Secretary County Cavan Golf Club in succession to Jack Brady ‘Fort View’ Farnham Road.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the 11:30 Solemn High Mass on Saint Patrick’s Day in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan while the deacon was Father Felim McGovern sub deacon Father PJ McManus and MC Father PJ Gargan. Rev AB McGrath who celebrated the 10 am Mass was on the organ with music by the Cathedral Choir.
Liam Bogue and Mattie Corcoran win the Captain’s H Carty’s Prize at Cavan Bridge Club while E/W was Mrs H Ryan and Mrs Jim Burke.
Roger Loonam Emmett Place is the latest angler to land an impressive brown trout on the River Erne landing the beautiful specimen at Rann.
Angler’s Club Chairman Tom McConville Vice Chairman Norman Cinnamond Secretary Sean Young Treasurer Johnny Donohoe.
Cavan CYMS third round of snooker competition. Tommy Hughes beat Seamus McCormack 4th round Tommy Hughes beat Jim Fay and the final is now between the in form Mickey Breslin and Tommy Hughes.
First ever Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Cavan at the ‘Rival’s Inn’ Coleman Road. The organisation was founded in 1935 by two American’s Bill a stockbroker and Bob a medical doctor who were both addicted to alcohol. First group in Europe founded in Dublin in 1946 and now the organisation have 60 groups in Ireland which are open to all. Their members include clergy of all denominations doctors health professionals and all spheres of society who have heavy drinking problems and in turn helping themselves and others.
Mary Flanagan of the Pioneer Players Navan wins the gold medal as the best actress at Cavan Drama Festival.
Palm Sunday Procession is pictured making its way past the Surgical Hospital in Church Street before diverting down Ashe Street and back to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. In picture are Bishop Quinn accompanied by the Boy Scouts carrying palm, the children of Mary and Fathers PJ Gargan and PJ McManus.
Drumalee show their potential as a potent force when they hammer Cavan Gael's 4-10 to 2-2 in the first round of the Junior League at Breffni Park. Donie Fay Michael Smith and Paddy Lyons had a field day scoring at will from every opportunity. In the Cavan Gael's goal recently married Paddy McNamara was very busy saving shot after shot and was in no way to blame for the four which passed him. Brendan Keaney and Des Lambert were sound in the full back line Tony McConnell outstanding at centre half. Joe Connolly was always dangerous and scored the Gael’s consolation goal with excellent support from a very busy Jackie Sheridan and Larry Ready. Drumalee had no weak links and looked a team of all the talents. Noel Donohoe Andy O Connell Tommy Molloy Donie Fay and Micheal Greenan were outstanding.
Strand Players Dublin win the Dr Lyons Cup and Section A at Cavan Drama Festival with ‘Ring Around the Moon’ with Producer Aíne O Driscoll best producer. The Hugh Lee Cup was won by Mountnuggent with the ‘Man from Cline’. The AOH Cup was won by Prosperous Drama Group Naas. Mary Flanagan who starred as Breda in ‘Honeysuckle’ and Bill Gouldin Strand Players starring as Hugo in ‘Ring Around the Moon’ were voted the best actress and actor of the festival. The prizes were presented in a packed Town Hall by Father Joe Dolan Adm President of the Festival committee.
As expected by the pundits Mickey Breslin beats Tommy Hughes in the Connolly Cup Snooker Final at Cavan CYMS.
Death of Kathleen Marron Cathedral Road. She was one of the famous Marron family who were all outstanding singers and actors taking a full part in the activities of the Choral Societies and Cathedral Choir. She spent some year in America before returning to spend her retirement years in her native Cavan. She was born in Connolly Street where her parents ran a very successful pub business later taken over by Benny Conaty. She is survived by one sister in America nieces and nephews. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Meeting called for side room Town Hall with a view to forming a youth club in Cavan catering for both indoor and outdoor pursuits.
Cavan Bridge N/S PD Maloney and AG Hunt E/W Mr and Mrs O Sullivan.
“ Andrew Breslin Self Drive Cars and Caravans Phone Cavan 209.”
The Old Mill Bar and Lounge re opens this weekend after extensive renovations. All drinks served in top class condition. Under personal management of Walter Ball.
March 28th 1964 Easter commemoration honours Captain Michael O Reilly at IRA memorial service at Killoughter where Mary Brady former Clann Na Poblachta Chairman of Cavan UDC led the recitation of the rosary. Sean O Bradaigh Longford and Paddy Duffy Cavan County Council Sinn Fein member were also in attendance.
Brendan Behan the angry man of Irish literature dies in the Meath Hospital on March 20th 1964 following a stroke on Saint Patrick’s Day. His wife Beatrice and brother Rory were at his bedside and his father had just left the building. Only 41 he had been in poor health for sometime as a result of his heavy drinking and wild lifestyle. He suffered complications from diabetes and jaundice. House painter poet revolutionary and true blue Dublin character Behan sprang to fame with his play the ‘Quare Fella’ based on his experiences in jail in Britain during the 1940s –it ran fro six months at the Pike Theatre Dublin in 1956. Produced by Joan Littlewood it transferred to the Theatre Royal in Stratford and brought Behan international fame. He followed up with ‘The Hostage’ in 1957 a year that saw the publication of his autobiographical novel ‘The Borstal Boy’. Brendan was to find fame difficult to deal with and his life became increasingly erratic.
Sean Brady son of Andrew and Mrs Brady Drumcalpin Mountain Lodge Cootehill in the Parish of Laragh and Kevin Mullen son of Mr and Mrs MJ Mullen Mountnuggent are ordained priests in Rome. Father Sean will serve in the Diocese of Kilmore while Father Kevin will minister in the Diocese of Rosepoint USA.
Government forces pursue the rebels in bloody battle scenes in Vietnam near the Cambodian border where many innocent children were just run over by Government tanks.
April 4th 1964 Oliver Moran Minister for Lands opens the new ‘Seven Horseshoes Hotel ‘ in Belturbet.
Bishop Quinn presides at the Solemn Pontifical High Mass for the blessing of the oils in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Deacon was Father Patrick Mallon sub deacon Father James Carroll and MC Father Terry McManus. Father Joe Dolan celebrated the Mass of the Last Supper deacon was Father Sean O Reilly sub deacon Father Pat Brady and MC Father Augustine Leydon. The Passion on Good Friday was chanted by Fathers AB McGrath Torlac O Reilly and Dan Gallogly with MC Father PJ Gargan. On Easter Saturday night the Vigil Mass was celebrated by His Lordship Bishop Quinn assisted by Father Felim McGovern Father Torlac was deacon Dan Gallogly sub deacon and MC Father PJ Gargan. The blessing of the Paschal fire renewal of baptismal vows etc was directed by Father Joe Dolan Adm, the commentator was Father PJ McManus while the sacred music was sung by the Cathedral choir and Father ABC McGrath was director and played the organ. On Easter Sunday morning Fathers PJ McManus said the 8 am Mass John Maguire the children’s 10 am and Joe Dolan the 11:30 am.
Matt Rudden is once again third in the All Ireland Cross Country Final over 7 ½ miles in Thurles. The winner was S O Sullivan Limerick 2nd Mick Molloy from Oughterard the Irish 15 mile record holder. Matt tried from the start to break the field with some courageous front running but couldn’t shake off the majestic Sullivan who sailed to victory over the closing 100 yards. Matt now has been 2nd twice and 3rd twice over the last four years.
Mr and Mrs C Arnold and Surgeon Maloney and Gerry Hunt will represent Cavan in the team of four competition in Athlone.
Marie Collins SRN daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Collins Corahoe passes her SRS in Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey.
Pat Gaffey son of Bill and Susan Gaffey Church Street passes his entrance exam for the Garda and will enter Templemore shortly to commence his training.
Death of James Mulligan senior Derragarra Butlersbridge. Survived by his sons daughters nephews nieces and many friends. There was an overflow attendance at the Funeral Mass in Saint Aidan’s Butlersbridge with burial later in the New cemetery.
Death of the legendary Tom Maguire Tullyco Cavan. Prominent member of Tullyco GFC, he later threw in his lot with Cavan Slashers winning County Championship medals in 1917 1924 and 1925. Tall athletic figure Tom was sporting and courageous never sinking to the level where he had to assault an opponent to gain an advantage. He later emigrated to America where he spent over 10 years. When he returned he set up a farm in his native Tullyco and was extremely well known in the town by his tall erect pleasant appearance riding a bicycle and saluting all his acquaintances. He was a founder member of Cavan Angler’s Club and Cavan Dog and Gun Club. He was President of the Cavan Irish American Society. Survived by his wife Katie 1 daughter 1 brother and 3 sisters. Rev A B McGrath officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry. Cavan Gael's provided a guard of honour at both the funeral and removal.
April 11th 1964 Eileen Kennedy Solicitor Carrickmacross is appointed Ireland’s first ever woman District Justice. Qualified as a solicitor in 1947, she is a member of the well known legal firm of PJ Kennedy and sons solicitors Carrickmacross. Coroner for South Monaghan. She was educated at Saint Louis Convent Carrickmacross.
Pictured are Noel Hugh and John Smith sons of Mr and Mrs James Smith Kilnavara. Paul George and Peter Quinn sons of Mr and Mrs John Quinn Postmaster all receive Confirmation from Bishop Austin Quinn in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Over 400 children from the parish were confirmed by the Bishop assisted by Fathers Michael Gilbride Ballinagh John M Byrne Laragh H Dillon PP DD Drung and Patrick Morris CC Belturbet.
Paddy Gaffney BE Town Engineer explains to Cavan UDC that due to emigration to England, he is unable to secure carpenters plumbers or tradesmen to carry out urgent repairs for Council tenants in 11 Breffni or 16 Owen Roe who have been waiting a considerable time. Overdraft accommodation is fixed at £7,000 for the first three months which is double last year’s amount.
Cavan are beaten 1-8 to 0-7 by Down in the National League Semi Final. Cavan dominated play throughout but could not convert their advantage to scores due to a very poor forward line who wasted chance after chance. Down led by 0-5 to 0-4 at the interval. The decisive moment came when PJ O Gorman safely fielded a Down 50 but was controversially charged over the line by the inrushing Paddy Doherty for a ‘doubtful’ Down goal. Cavan PJ O Gorman Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Tony Morris Frank Kennedy Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Captain Ray Carolan Jimmy Stafford JJ O Reilly Hugh Barney O Donohoe Tom Lynch Mattie Cahill Charlie Gallagher and Pat Gaffney.
Death of Mattie Reilly 11 Ashe Street at a young age. He spent many years in America. He was married to a sister of Doctor Brian Galligan and was extremely popular in the town where he returned to spend most of the summer months. He is survived by his wife and two young children Michael and Helen. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan where Father PJ Gargan officiated with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Bridge Club PD Maloney and AG Hunt win the prestigious Kells Open Bridge tournament for the second successive year. The Cavan team also won the North Eastern Cup at the All Ireland Finals in Athlone.
Brendan Sexton son of John and Agnes Sexton Breffni Park and former Cavan Cavan Slashers and Harps star footballer is promoted to the rank of Sergeant Garda Siochana at the Bridewell Dublin.
Death of Margaret McKiernan Edenticlare and formerly Lavey. Funeral from Saint Brigid's Church to the adjoining Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry. She is survived by her nephews nieces relatives and many friends and neighbours.
April 18th 1964 Tony Farrelly and J McCormack with 67 nett beat Willie O Hanlon and Seamus Fox 67 ½ nett. Maura Maloney won the Lady’s prize.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs H Ryan E/W Miss Anne McEneaney and A Kelly.
Small supply at monthly fair where prices were well up to average. Yearlings £35-40 two year olds £50-55 three year olds £55-70 milch cows £40-50 springers £60-75 working horses £40-50 ponies £30-35 two year old £40-50 knackers £35-45 donkies well up £12-18 driven by the McCabe’s and seaside trade in England. Casseogs £35-40 bonhams £12-14 per pair.
Funeral of Edward Tully father of Rev EP Tully CC Shercock attended by Bishop Quinn Lord Abbott C Colwell and over 100 clergy in Saint Patrick’s Church Drumcor. Chief mourners Mrs R Burke MPSI Main Street Cavan daughter Rev E Tully and John Tully Gartbrattan sons John Dermot and Kevin Burke Kathleen Eamonn Sue Marie Michael Evelyn Sean Patricia Tully Gartbrattan Eamonn Mary Michael Tully Blessington grandchildren.
“Smyth’s 60 Main Street for sewing and knitting machines . Phone Cavan 88”
April 25th 1964 Margaret English and Ina Hickey win the Committee prize at County Cavan Golf Club.
Kilmore Diocesan Plainsong Festival commences with solemn Pontifical High Mass in the Cathedral where Father Torlac O Reilly was the celebrant deacon Father Benny Maguire and sub deacon Father Felim McGovern. Father PA Fay Redhills was the MC . Mixed choir sang the Mass with secondary schools singing the Proper. Choral competitions in the Poor Clare Convent where certificates were awarded to over 500 participating children. Very Re Joseph Higgins SFE Sligo and Father ABC McGrath were the examiners.
Death of Thomas Donohoe at his residence Killygarry. He was husband of Katie Donohoe. Large and representative attendance at the funeral in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial in the adjoining cemetery..
Death of Peter ‘Petey’ Reilly 62 Pearse Street. Well known highly respected resident of the town where he came to live some time age. Native of Carrickallen Mountain Lodge. Survived by his wife and family. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan was large and representative with burial later in Carrickallen.
Death of Matthew Smith 20 Breffni Terrace . He was Cavan’s oldest resident at 96 and had the proud boast that ‘he never wore an overcoat’ . He lived a large portion of his early life in Mud Wall Row and was one of the first occupants of Breffni Terrace in 1880. His erect soldierly carriage and fine bearing belied his advanced age. Survived by his nephews nieces relatives neighbours and many friends. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan was large and representative reflecting the popularity of one of Cavan’s best known citizens. Burial in Cullies cemetery.
C Cooper Mayor of Portadown accompanied by Bishop EFB Moore Bishop of Kilmore Ardagh and Elphin is accorded a civic reception by the members of Cavan Urban Council.
Parochial youth movement in Saint Augustine’s Hall host a social at which tea was served and the members addressed by Father PJ McManus CC.
Butlersbridge in their first outing at senior rank are beaten in the league by Cavan Gael’s 1-11 to 2-2 at Breffni Park. After a bright start Bridge faded in the second half. Interval score was Cavan Gael’s 0-9 Butlersbridge 2-0. Cavan Gael's John ‘Foley’ O Rourke George Crowe Hugo Cafferty Tony McConnell Eamonn McGovern Pat Gaffney Jim McDonnell Mick Ryan PJ Carroll Tommy Smith Jack McEntee Phil Murray Jackie Sheridan Cathal Young and Sean Galligan. Referee Mick Higgins
May 3rd 1964 Cavan Gael’s are again too good for the Bridge in the return leg of the senior league in Butlersbridge winning 3-11 to 1-7 after leading by 1-7 to 0-3 at half time. Scorers for the Gael’s Jack McEntee 1-4 Terry Smith 1-3 Cathal Young 1-0 Philip Murray 0-2 and Jim McDonnell and Paddy Maguire 0-1 each. The Bridge replied per Eddie Sheridan 1-1 John Cusack 0-4 Ken Browne 0-1 and own point from Gael’s goalie John ‘Foley’ O Rourke.
Lt General Michael Costello gives the keynote address at the lecture on the life of General Philip Sheridan Commander in Chief of the United States Army. The Master of Ceremonies was Father Charles Travers Saint Patrick’s College and the Town Hall was packed to capacity. Brian O Mordha Chairman of Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne presided and featured speaker was Eric Dorman O Gowan Chief of Staff to General Auchowlek in North Africa in World War 2. General Sheridan was born in Beagh Killinkere where his ancestral home is preserved. Among the distinguished attendance was Bishop Austin Quinn and Lord Abbott C Colwell from Kilnacrott. Dr Philip O Connell the distinguished author and historian was introduced by Father Augustine Leydon Secretary Cumainn Seanchas an Cabhan.
At Butlersbridge Cavan Gael’s defeat Butlersbridge in the Junior League curtain raiser 5-6 to 1-7 with Paddy O Reilly outstanding in the Gael’s goal with great cover from Emmanuel Kennedy Donal Crowe in defence. Jimmy Mulcahy and Brian Reilly were outstanding at midfield dominating play throughout while up front Joe Connolly Dermot Burke Eamonn Brady and Dick Mulcahy were very prominent. Scorers for the Gael’s Eamonn Brady 2-3 Joe Connolly 2-0 Jimmy Mulcahy 1-0 Dick Mulcahy 0-2 and Dermot Burke 0-1. Dessie Maguire was outstanding at centre half back for Butlersbridge who replied per Michael Connolly 1-1 Michael Rafferty 0-4 and Joe Connolly 0-1. The referee was Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady Castleblayney.
Saint Patrick’s College competing for the first time are 2nd team in the Ulster School’s cross country in Armagh. Best placed in the senior event were P Gilgunn 4th JF Murphy 10th A Clerkin 11th W Robinson 12th. The race was won by the home club Saint Patrick’s Armagh. Saint Pat’s were 3rd in the junior race with P Dolan 14th P Leydon 16th C Reilly 17th and Joseph Fulton 20th . Both teams were coached by James Burns a teacher at Saint Patrick’s college.
Michael Smith opens his new service station at ‘Oakvale Service Station’ at Farham Road. Shop catering for the growing number of residents in the area and the steady flow of visitors to the nearby Lisdarn Hospital. The architects were Gaffney Cullivan while the contractor was Gerald Shannon Clonogonnell.
Saint Patrick’s College sell half of Trinity Island on the river Erne to Michael Cullivan Drumgola comprising 57 acres for £2,400. PJ O Reilly was the auctioneer while Alfred Myles Smith was the solicitor having carriage.
‘Cavan House’ property of the late Edward Brady is sold in trust to Sean V Kelly for purchaser Paddy King. Murphy Quinn were the auctioneers and LCP Smith had carriage of sale. The well known Republican premises was in the Brady family for over 100 years. Paddy King recently returned from England recently purchased 87 Main Street opposite The Farnham Hotel which he is converting into a Dental Surgery.
Death of Katherine Costello 6 Ashe Street at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was widow of John well known hackney and taxi driver who was an elected member of Cavan UDC some years ago. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan was large and representative with burial later in Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
Sean Bergin well known Cavan actor and comic is departing from Cavan to work in the Connolly chain of shoe shops in Dublin. He served his apprenticeship in Seamus Fox’s and has been employed there for over ten years. Liam Bogue made the presentation on behalf of the Golf Club while Philip Cullivan representing the Cavan Musical Society at the social and presented the very popular Sean with a wallet of notes in Cavan Golf Club.
May 10th 1964 Vincent McCaul Bridge Street and Roger Loonam Emmett Place land over 20 fish consisting of pike and bream averaging over 8 lbs each on the River Erne with the heaviest weighing 13 lbs.
The census reports that 94.90% of Irish people profess to being Catholics.
Sean Lemass Taoiseach opens Cavan Engineering on the Dublin Road. He was accompanied by Cavan’s Con A Smith Managing Director and is pictured speaking to Philip Murray nicely turned out in a sparkling clean white coat who is giving him a first hand account of the process of turning out transformers for the Bavarian market. On the way back to Dublin he calls to Lavey Lake where Father Malachy Byrne presents him with a tasty 1 ½ lbs rainbow trout for the tea.
Drumalee top the Junior ranks as they hammer luckless Butlersbridge 6-8 to 1-1 in atrocious weather and bottomless conditions at the Drumalee venue. Scorers Noel Donohoe 3-00 Donie Fay 1-5 Tom Flynn Andy Connell 1-0 each and Micheal Greenan and Brendan Young 1-1 each. Niall Crowe was the only scorer for the Bridge with 1-1
Cavan Urban Council garden competition will be separated into two zones with prize structure of £5 for 1st £3 for 2nd and 3rd will receive £2. They are appealing to Lord Farnham to sell the derelict plot adjacent to the ex service men’s hut for a nominal sum of £50. Vote of congratulations to the Smith family for their initiative in establishing Cavan Engineering. The town was en fete and decorated for the visit of an Taoiseach Sean Lemass to open Cavan’s first ever industrial concern.
Death of Patrick McDonald Butlersbridge well known building contractor. He is survived by his wife brothers and sisters. Funeral from Saint Aidan’s church was large and representative with burial later in the New cemetery.
Death of John Smith 44 Pearse Street . The family kept a well known guest house in the middle of the town opposite the Allied Irish Bank. Member of the 3rd order of Saint Francis and other sodalities. He was a Peace Commissioner for Cavan and adjoining counties since 1923. He is survived by his wife 3 sons and 4 daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
The Cullivan family 25 Cathedral Road are awakened by their pet collie dog persistently barking. Joe Junior out of bed in a flash rescues the dog from the burning inferno that was the garage and moves the family van to a safe spot. Cavan Fire Brigade are alerted and manage to keep the blaze from spreading to the adjoining house but the garage and contents are burnt to the ground.
Death of Francis Meehan Saint Brigid’s Terrace in Saint Felim’s Hospital. He was a cattle dealer and very well known and highly respected in the cattle trade. He is survived by his wife and other relatives.
Custom of strewing the mantle of the house with flowers to welcome the Queen of the May is observed in Emmett Place College Street Wolfe Tone Street and some of the surrounding areas particularly in Butlersbridge.
Andy Breslin car and caravan hire opens a branch of his thriving business in Wine Street Sligo.
Valerie Goulding of the Central Remedial Clinic holds a most successful flag day in Cavan.
Sister Mercy thanks Drumlane Dramatic Society for their production of ‘The Year of the Hiker’ and Saint Aidan’s troop Butlersbridge for ‘Mrs Gibson’s Boys’ at Cavan’s Saint Phelim’s Hospital over Easter.
May 17th 1964 Irish Permanent Building Society is offering 4% tax free on investments which is equal to 6% gross.
Cavan Association in New York are flying in 189 passengers for five weeks holiday in the Cavan area where the ‘Failte’ festival will take place in their honour from the 23rd August to the 27th September 1964. The Failte committee is headed up by Father Joe Dolan Adm in association with Cavan Tourist Board. Tours of interest will be organised by the committee to various centres of interest in the county.
Sister Dr Patricia Kelly at centre of earthquake in Tanganyka where the quake lasted just 60 seconds. The earthquake destroyed the £50,000 Medical Centre of the Medical Missionaries of Mary. The hospital collapsed and the walls of the nearby school also fell in. None of the sisters were injured. Sister Patricia stopped off in Rome on her way to the Missions and was received in audience by Pope John XXIII.
Cavan Bridge N/S Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald E/W Dermot Morgan and H Carthy.
Andy Smith Lavey Strand leads the Dun A Ri Ceilidhe Band on ‘Ceilidhe House’ broadcast live from Radio Eireann. They played a selection of stirring numbers.
New Cavan basketball team defeat Ballyhaise Agricultural College 48-46 in a terrific match in the College’s state of the art facility. The return game will be at the Cavan Military Barracks next week. They have also fixtures lined up against FCA units in Dundalk Drogheda and Castleblayney.
Death of Peggy Brady at King George’s Hospital London. She was a daughter of the Brady family who operated the ‘Old Globe Hotel’ in Main Street opposite Maurice Brady’s. She was a nurse in London for most of her life. She is survived by her seven brothers Tom Terry, Peter Paul, Bennie Philip Paddy and Johnny sisters Nora Brady Ballyjamesduff Kathy Annie Town Hall Street. The remains were flown home from London and were received at the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan by Father PJ Gargan CC who also officiated at the well attended funeral with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
“Long playing record of the speeches of John F Kennedy in Ireland now available at Hayes TV Cootehill and Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan”.
Cavan Fair with prices improved in every sector Cattle one year old £32-40 two years £45-50 three year olds £60-70 milch cows £50-60 springers £60-80 mincers £35-45 working horses ££50-60 donkeys £8-15 with two or three selling to Mr Billy McCabe for the seaside trade in England for up to £20. Carrying sows £35-40 casseogs £35-40 bonhams £12-15 per pair ponies £30-35 and knackers £45-55.
May 24th 1964 Huge good humoured crowd at the All Ireland Fleadh held in ideal weather conditions over the Whit weekend in Clones. Crowds from North and South mixed in good humour enjoying the many street sessions in a weekend that will long be remembered. Barmen came from Dublin and Belfast earning £5 per day serving the thousands of thirsty revellers. Most of the liquor was consumed on the streets as the bars became over crowded. Rain on Monday morning soaked many of the outdoor campers but the sun came back out in the afternoon. Fermanagh Street was the centre of activity as thousands participated in dancing singing and playing Irish music in the street. Two beautiful scorching hot summers days spoiled by early morning rain on Monday which later gave way to sunshine and showers. Thousands camped on hills overlooking Clones while many more just slept rough in doorways and on the pavements. No serious incidents reported with the music and noise intoxicating. The Clones Urban Council staff were augmented by Monaghan County Council staff in cleaning the streets in the early morning under the supervision of County Manager George Carron. The fire brigade were on constant call with small outbreaks reported all over the town. The Fleadh which has acquired a very bad name for violence particularly last year in Mullingar was extremely well policed and no serious incidents were reported. Speakers at the official opening of Fleadh Cheoil Na hEireann included TP Dempsey Public Relations Officer CCE Sylvester Conway Chairman CCE Doctor Brian Galligan Vice President CCE and Right Rev Monsignor Ward.
By order of the Minister for Agriculture Paddy Smith TD bans the export of all horses over five years other than thoroughbreds or ponies bringing to an end the controversial export of horse flesh to the continent for human consumption.
William Flannery MA BCom LLB is admitted to the Irish region of Industrial Consultants. He was formerly with the Healy Group. He was educated at Cavan’s Number 1 school Portora Royal school Enniskillen and Trinity College Dublin. He was an outstanding tennis player and member of Cavan Lawn Tennis Club and Trinity College team for 4 years and in the last year he captained the team. William ‘Bill’ lives in Mount Merrion and he has a wife and two young children.
Death of Sarah Nunn nee Scott Connolly Street at her residence 31 Moore Street Barton on Trent. She was eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs William Scott . She is survived by her husband daughter brother and sisters.
All GAA games in the country are cancelled due to the death of Padraig O Keeffe General Secretary of the Association who died in Dublin at the age of 67. He was a former footballer and hurler with Cork and succeeded LJ O Toole who had been in office since 1901 as General Secretary in 1929. He started his administrative career as Secretary of the Cork School’s Board later becoming Secretary of Cork County Board and Central Council representative.
Cavan Technical School annual outing to Dublin takes in the Zoo the Botanic Gardens Dail Eireann Dublin Airport. The 152 party of students and teachers had a most enjoyable day for which they had saved all year in the Post Office.
Seamus Keaveney former Cavan and Wexford footballer is appointed games master at the new Garda Depot in Templemore county Tipperary.
George B Fairbrother Secretary of Cavan Lawn Tennis Club throws open the gates of the exclusive Cavan Lawn Tennis Club inviting all interested parties to join with tennis and a tea party each Wednesday. Up to this point membership was exclusive to the professional classes with Protestants very much in the ascendancy.
“Bingo Town Hall Cavan sponsored by Cavan Gael’s every Friday night. £100 Snowball game 7. £50 must be won game 9. £125 in prizes each night . First game 9 pm sharp admission 6/-.
May 30th 1964 Over 200 children from the local schools receive their first Holy Communion in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan where Father Pat Donohoe on his first holiday from Korea celebrates the Mass. Pat first went to Korea in September 1957.
Jackson’s day trip to Bundoran 12/6 with the return ticket costing only 18/6. The bus will pick up passengers in Killeshandra Ballinamore Drumshanbo Drumkeeran and Manorhamilton.
Death of Pandet Nehru Premier of India following a heart attack at the age of 74. Father of modern India. He was Prime Minister for the last 17 years. His brother Lal Nanda Minister for Home Affairs succeeds him as Prime Minister. Mr De Velera cabled his condolence to the family and the Indian people.
Drumalee have little difficulty disposing of an inexperienced Butlersbridge team 2-5 to 1-2 in the Junior League at Butlersbridge. Only the stout hearted Dessie Maguire Joe Connolly in goals F McCaffrey Sean McSherry were prominent for Butlersbridge while Tony Coyle in goal who made several outstanding saves Tommy Molloy Frank Walsh Andy O Connell were outstanding for Drumalee. Debutants for the Bridge included Hughie McGerty and Paddy Downes. The game started late as Butlersbridge searched for a spare set of jerseys.
Greg Sheridan and Donal White representing Cavan defeat Armagh 15-3 15-4 in the Ulster Juvenile Championship at Mullahoran.
Cavan Gael qualify for the 1962 Senior League Final when they beat Bailieboro 1-12 to 2-4 in the semi final replay at bright and sunny Breffni Park. Bailieboro led by 2-2 to 1-3 at half time. Mick Ryan Phil Murray Jim McDonnell were outstanding for the winners.
Death of Frances Marron in New Jersey USA at an advanced age. Member of a well known Cavan family- they owned a pub in Connolly Street later owned by Benny Conaty. She worked in the New York Courts service. Last of the family she was predeceased by her brother Michael and two sisters.
Cavan Girl’s Club hold their annual Jumble Sale in the Town Hall.
Father PJ McManus celebrates the Solemn High Mass on the feast of Corpus Christi with deacon Father Felim McGovern sub deacon Father Benny Maguire and master of ceremonies Father PJ Gargan. The music was in the capable hands of the Cathedral choir with Father AB McGrath on the organ. The 8 am was celebrated by Father John Maguire while Father Pat Donohoe home on holidays from the mission fields in Korea celebrated the children’s 10 Mass. The worker’s evening mass was celebrated by Father AB McGrath. In the afternoon with the rain holding off on a dark threatening afternoon Father PJ Gargan bore the Blessed Sacrament through the flower bedecked streets of the town leaving the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan up Church Street Main Street Connolly Street back by College Street Kelly’s Terrace and Farnham Street.. He was assisted by Fathers Pat Brady and Felim McGovern. Benediction took place in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan as a precaution against the threatening rain.
Professor Conway UCD catches the biggest trout 10 pounds in weight ever recorded on Lough Sheelin
Death of Wilfred McGauran MD Mch son of the late Dr James and Mrs McGauran Church Street at his residence 23 Alexander Road Epsom. He was a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and had an extensive practice. He is survived by his wife Iris son John two daughters Denise and Helen. He was brother in law of Dr Anna J McGauran Church Street and uncle of Doctor Raymond McGauran. Funeral from Saint Joseph’s Church Epsom Surrey to the adjoining cemetery.
Over 8,000 attend the official opening of Pairc Sean MacDiarmada in Carrick on Shannon performed by Alf Murray President of the GAA. The pitch and enclosure was blessed by Rev Canon M Kearney PP Carrick on Shannon.
Doyle’s Garage in Kells will in future be known as Murray and Breslin Kells Limited. The directors are Brendan J Murray Ard Keen Cathedral Road and Michael Breslin Kells.
The Ladie’s Committee Prize at Cavan Golf Club is won by Mrs R B Hickey Cathedral Road Cavan.
Cavan Gaels qualify for the final of the Senior League 1962 where they will play Bailieboro next Sunday by impressively defeating Ballinagh 1-12 to 2-4 in Breffni Park. Hugo Cafferty and Colm Smith were rock like in defence while Eamonn McGovern starred in the half back line well supported by county star Jim McDonnell. In the forwards Paddy Maguire Jack McEntee PJ Carroll and Philip Murray were outstanding. Ballinagh led by 2-3 to 1-3 at half time.
Loreto Past Pupils Union President Mrs Peter McDwyer Belturbet Vice President Maura Baxter Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Kathleen Murray Cathedral Road.
“For your holiday book a self drive car with Paddy Donohoe Phone 174. Brochure on request.”
June 7th 1964 Patrick McDonald Dublin is elected President of the Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupil’s Union.
Blind eye to be turned to farmers selling vegetables and garden produce at the Market Square until suitable accommodation is provided for them by Cavan UDC.
Only 2.65 inches of rain fall in Cavan town during the month of May. There were 18 rainy days and the wettest day was on the 10th of May when .38 inches of rain fell. In May 1963 3.01 inches fell on 22 wet days. June begins in the West Cavan area with snow falling in Ballyconnell and the surrounding hill area with stiff frosts at night. Some of the summer bedding plants were scorched by the frost.
John McCormack wins the Breifne trophy at County Cavan Golf Club presented by the Captain Liam Bogue. David Browne had the best gross while Dermot Morgan and John English won the 9 hole competition. Connie McEntee Lady Captain is seen presenting the Lyons Cup to the winner Joan O Hanlon. Muriel Doherty was runner up and Muriel McCormack best gross.
Royal School are entertained by Saint Patrick’s College in inter school’s athletic competition. Pictured is Ivan Magee Captain Royal School Andy Clerkin Captain Saint Patrick’s College Peter Monk Sport’s Master Royal School and Jim Beirne Sport’s Master Saint Pat’s. Patrick Keogan Saint Pat’s won the 100 220 440 and long jump to emerge as the leading athlete while W Robinson Saint Pat’s won the 880 yards and one mile. S Cullen Saint Pat’s won the high jump. Ivan Magee of the Royal School won the shot putt. A return match will take place at the Royal School after the summer recess.
Killinkere exact revenge for their Championship defeat by beating the Champions Butlersbridge 2-9 to 0-5 in the Final of the 1963 Junior League at Breffni Park. Killinkere led by 2-6 to 0-1 at half time. Completely devoid of the thrills and excitement of the Championship final-there was only the one team competing. Scorers for the Bridge Ken Browne 0-2 Con Smith Johnny Cusack and Eamonn Reilly 0-1each. Killinkere Jimmy Stafford 0-3 J Smith 0-6 E Sheridan 1-0 and H Traynor 1-0. Referee Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady Castleblayney.
Death of Brigid Leonard relict of Andrew Draper Bridge Street Cavan at the residence of her son in law. She was extremely popular and vey well known in the town taking an active part in the sodalities in both the new and old Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Death of Rose Anne Conaty Connolly Street at the residence of her nephew Benny Conaty licensed vintner. She was predeceased by her husband John both of them ran a restaurant business in the town. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Cullies cemetery.
June 14th 1964 Father Dan Breen gives an illustrated slide show on his recent visit to Rome to the members of the Cavan Association in Dublin. May McCaul 102 Saint Stephen’s Green reports that there are only a few tickets left for the Association’s annual visit to Kilnacrott at 30/- with dinner supplied.
Paddy Keoghan star athlete is best all rounder at the Saint Patrick’s College Sports winning the Past Pupil’s Union cup. He won the 100 200 440 yards and long jump. P Sheils won the day pupil’s race from Pearse Gilroy and a fast finishing Michael McGinnity. The mile was won by John Murphy in a time of 5:31.5 S Cassidy won the 12 lb shot from Dermot Healey and Andy Clerkin. Hop step and jump was won by S Cullen. Philip Fitzsimmons won the sack race. P Sheils the day student’s cycle race. Brendan Dunne won the father’s race with Mr Traynor 2nd and Tom O Connor 3rd.
Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupil’s Union 1964 President Patrick McDonald Dublin Treasurer Michael Neary Secretary TM Gilroy and Father Pat Brady Saint Pat’s.
Opening of new pitch Pairc Naomh Fionan at Cornafean blessed by Bishop Austin Quinn. Peadar Doyle Chairman of the club presided. In a senior football challenge Cavan beat Galway 1-14 to 3-3 while Mullahoran the county Cavan champions beat Drumlish the Longford title holders 1-12 to 1-5.
From now on anglers fishing Killymooney Lake must have a permit. M Gibson a visiting angler from England landed 50 lb of trench in one day on the lake which is only ‘ a stone’s throw’ from the centre of Cavan town.
Eva McManus born at 89 Main Street ( Leonard’s ) where her mother carried on a successful drapery business 50 years ago accompanied by Mrs Hinds Florida are on holiday with their old friend Molly Soden Church Street.
Prices at Cavan Fair jump £4-5 on the previous Fair. Yearling bullocks £42-50 heifers £35-40 two year olds £50-72-10 three year olds £75-85 milch cows £55-65 springers £75-85 mincers £35-45 carrying sows and casseogs £35-45 bonhams £11-14 per pair.
Anna May Duffy is appointed clerk in Arthur Guinness while Eileen Gilroy will take up a position in RTE . Both are past pupils of Loreto Commercial College.
Death of James Greene Drumgola. He was Cavan’s last Blacksmith operating a forge along the main Cavan/ Butlersbridge road. Native of Belturbet he was brother of J J a former member of Belturbet Town Commissioners. Survived by his wife sons and daughter. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
June 20th 1964 Leo McDonald and M Leonard Virginia win the mixed foursomes at County Cavan Golf Club with Danny O Kelly and Connie McEntee runners up while Louis Blessing and Margaret English had the best gross.
Mary O Hanlon eldest daughter of Billy and Beezie O Hanlon Creighan home on holidays from England where she is a nurse is the winner of the sea angling competition in Bundoran.
Mick McCarthy Paddy Lyons and Danny O Kelly are all selected for Cavan hurling team to play Down in the Ulster championship in Pearse Park Ballybay. Cavan beat Monaghan 2-7 to 2-2 in the first round at Breffni Park after leading by 2-3 to 1-2 at the interval.
TP O Callaghan Bailieboro brings off the treble at the Ulster NACAI championships in Omagh. He won the 5,000 metres in 16:48 1,500 in 4:28 and 800 metres in 2:14. He was an automatic selection for the Ulster team take on Connaught at Kilnacrott.
Cavan Gael’s will play Virginia in the 1962 League Final at Breffni Park next Sunday.
Cavan easily account for a very poor Derry team 3-9 to 2-3 much more decisively than the score suggests as Cavan had the luxury of shooting 23 wides during the hour. They will now play Donegal in the Ulster semi final at Irvinstown. Cavan led by 1-3 to 0-2 at the interval. Cavan had a 9 point lead after 9 minutes of the second half when Mattie Cahill shot a great goal to seal the issue.
June 27th 1964 Cyril Mulligan Crosserlough John O Donnell Killmacreenan county Donegal Colm Woods Ballyconnell Thomas Woods Swanlinbar and John Quinn Ballinamore are all ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Austin Quinn in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. All of the newly ordained priest will minister in the Diocese of Kilmore with the exception of Father Colm Woods who will minister in Wyoming USA.
Cavan Gael’s beat a very poor ailing Virginia Blues 2-9 to 1-1 in the 1962 Senior League Final at Breffni Park after leading by two points at halftime. The Gael’s piled on the pressure in the second half with Virginia not registering a single score. Severe blow when full back John Maguire had to retire after a clash with ace Cavan Gael’s forward Phil Murray. Hugo Cafferty Tony McConnell and Colm Smith outstanding in defence with Pat Gaffney and Jim McDonnell working solidly throughout. PJ Carroll and man of the match Mick Ryan dominated midfield and had it all their own way in the second half. Phil Murray Terry Smith Larry Ready Jack McEntee and Paddy Maguire were outstanding particularly in the second half when they scored at will. Cavan Gael's led by 1-3 to 1-1 at the interval with Paddy Maguire scoring 0-2 Terry Smith goal from a rebound being quickest to react and a point from a free by Jack McEntee. A great solo goal by Jack McEntee early in the second half when he soloed through the stagnant Virginia defence was the decisive moment of the game. Cavan Gael’s John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Dick Mulcahy Hugo Cafferty Tony McConnell Eamonn McGovern Jim McDonnell Mick Ryan PJ Carroll Paddy Gaffney Terry Smith Jack McEntee Philip Murray Larry Ready Paddy Maguire and Cathal Young. Sub Colm Smith for Cathal Young injured. The trophy was presented to Cavan Gael’s captain Hugo Cafferty by T P O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board. John Brady of Mullahoran was the excellent referee who let the play flow.
. Team John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Dick Mulcahy Hugo Cafferty Tony McConnell Eamonn McGovern Jim McDonnell Pat Gaffney PJ Carroll Mick Ryan Terry Smith Jack McEntee Phil Murray Larry Ready Paddy Maguire Cathal Young Con Smith for Cathal Young injured.
Michael O Sullivan Manager Munster and Leinster Bank scores a hole in one at the 156 yard 2nd hole at County Cavan Golf Club.
Cavan Gael’s who won the senior league final on Sunday bring the trophy to the bedside of Jack McConnell father of star player Tony and former captain of title winning Cavan Slasher’s in 1917. Accompanying the trophy were his son Tony Vice Chairman TM Gilroy and Hugo Cafferty captain of the winning team and a former neighbour in the Farnham Garden’s.
July 4th 1964 Rev James Canon Sheridan PP VF Killeshandra is appointed Archdeacon of the Diocese of Kilmore to succeed the late Rev Monsignor Michael Kelly PP Ballinamore. As a curate in Cavan in 1936 the then Father James Sheridan was the first Chaplain of Cavan CYMS.
George H Foster LLB B Com M Econ Sc son of Elizabeth and the late Fred Foster ‘Fort Lodge’ Drung is appointed Agricultural Attaché to The Irish Embassy in London. He was educated at Drung Protestant School The Royal School Cavan Drogheda Grammar School and Trinity College Dublin. He has just published a book on Market Research and Dairy Products funded by the OECD.
Star studded Saint Phelim’s win both the senior and junior De La Salle street leagues. They won the senior 2-5 to 1-6 beating The Town at Breffni Park. They beat the Country 5-2 to 1-3 in the junior decider. Best for Saint Phelim’s juniors Pauric Woods in goal Tom McNamara Joe Johnston M Jermyn in defence Brian McGlashin and Tony Dunne at midfield while Pat McNamara Brendan Harding at full forward were the pick of the forwards. Dessie Gumley Sean McEntee Peadar Conaty Joe Smith John Sheridan and forwards Terry Smith Philip McEntee and Eugene Smith were the best of the forwards on the Country team. Saint Phelim’s senior G Quinn Tom McNamara Robbie Woods Charlie Moore Dominic Twoomey Michael Jermyn Marty McCullough Tony Dunne Brian McGlashin Captain Brendan Harding Tom McNamara Joe Johnston Martin O Neill Tadhg McEntee and Philip Sexton. Scorers for Saint Phelim’s juniors Eddie Sexton 2-0 Noel McEntee 2-0 S Reilly 1-0 Gerry O Keeffe and Vincent Coyle 0-1each. PJ Carroll refereed both games. Brother Ultan Principal presented the trophies and medals to the winning teams.
De La Salle win the School’s League Cup defeating Lurgan 2-11 to 1-10 at Kilnacrott . Game of two halves with De La Salle dominating the first half leading by 2-8 to 1-3 at the interval. They outclassed Lurgan in all departments but on the turn around all changed with the result that the town team were just hanging on at the end of an enthralling contest.. Michael ‘Moucher’ Galligan clinched the match with three late points for the town team. J Sheridan in the goals was soundness personified B McNamara was a tower of strength at full back with great support from B McEntee and Dominic Twoomey. R Woods at centre half was a revelation with his high catching and long kicking and he got great support from his wing men Gerry Walsh and L Quigley Noel Smith was the pick of the forwards giving a fantastic display kicking points from all angles and he had excellent support in M Reilly and F Fitzpatrick. Michael ‘Moucher’ Galligan was supreme at centre field surging forward with his great strength to clinch the game in the end. The referee was Fintan Tierney from Butlersbridge.
Willie O Hanlon and John English win the four ball match play at County Cavan Golf Club with Dermot Morgan and Edward O Hanlon runners up.
Senator Tom Fitzpatrick is once again elected Chairman of Cavan Urban Council with Paddy Conaty unanimously elected Vice Chairman. Following intense pressure from Cavan Chamber of Commerce, the Council decided to take a plebiscite on the names of streets in the town as confusion reigns over the proper title. A two thirds majority will be required to change the status quo. Johnny O Rourke calls it a ‘waste of time’ while Johnny Murray says ‘what’s wrong with the presents two name system as it has worked well since 1920”? By 6 votes to 2 the Council decided to go ahead with the plebiscite Tom Fitzpatrick Maurice Jackson Joe McGovern Benny Cafferty Paddy Conaty and Timmy Murphy voted to go ahead while Johnny O Rourke and John Murray were vociferous in opposing the move. The County Manager Dermot McCarthy pointed out that apart from the hassle involved the new signs for the streets will cost the Council £170 and at the moment twelve of the streets in the town are double named with either address being accepted by the Post Office.
Appalling display by Cavan just edged out Donegal 1-9 to 0-7 in the Ulster Senior Semi Final in Irvinstown. Cavan played well in the first half and led by 1-5 to 0-3 at half time. Cavan were contented to engage in over robust tactics in the second half and showed a distinct lack of class. Donegal took over in the second half and shot four points and were guilty of twelve wides. Another performance like this and Cavan will be hammered in the Ulster Final in Belfast against Down.
Willie O Hanlon aged 50 Creighan is in serious fall while working for the ESB in Swanlinbar. He was working from a ladder on the overhead wires when the accident occurred and was unconscious and very ill when admitted to Cavan Surgical Hospital. He is married to Elizabeth nee Igoe and a native of Carlow. They have a young family.
De La Salle Sports next Tuesday night in Breffni Park starting at 7 pm sharp. The trophies and medals will be presented by Father Joseph Dolan Adm.
July 11th 1964 Poles Co Op on the Dublin Road is burgled for the 4th time in recent years. Over £500 in cash and cheques removed from the safe which was blown open by the insertion of gelignite in the key hole on Sunday as the staff enjoyed their weekend off. No stock was removed from the store and detectives investigating think that it was a highly professional gang who carried out the theft.
Gerry Hunt is appointed President of the Contract Bridge Association of Ireland at their annual general meeting in the Victor Hotel Dun Laoghaire.
Dr V Barry County MOH Cavan County Council is promoted to a similar position in Kilkenny. Right Rev Monsignor D F Fitzpatrick PP VG on behalf of Cavan Red Cross made a presentation to the departing Medical Director .
Cavan Urban Council Garden Competition 1964. Zone 1st Patrick McGrath 5 Saint Phelim’s Place £5 2nd Patrick Smith 14 Saint Patrick’s Terrace £3 and 3rd Robert Simpson 15 Saint Patrick’s Terrace £2. Zone 2 William Sheridan 13 Saint Brigid’s 1st and £5 2nd and £3 Seamus Fay 19 Owen Roe and 3rd and £2 Margaret Smith 9 Owen Roe.
Ballyjamesduff Feis 1st Beginner’s Under 8 Una McGurk Power School of dancing. Reel of jig 12-18 Eileen Flynn Power School. Championship of Cavan over 16 Una Healy Power School 2nd A Gorby Coffey School Belturbet. Confined dancing Under 8 Geraldine Fox of the Power School. Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan retained the Open Cup for the fourth successive year. The team comprised of Mel Doherty Vera Bohan Una Healey Kevin Downey Sean Sharkey Margaret Gorman Mary O Hanlon and John Reilly.
Paddy Conaty is unanimously elected Chairman of Cavan Agricultural Committee. John P McKiernan is Vice Chairman.
Rainfall in June was only 1.25 inches on 18 wet days with the heaviest rainfall on the 17th June. Last year 3.77 inches fell in June 1963.
Cavan will play Down in the Ulster Final once again fixed for Casement Park Belfast after last year’s fiasco in Breffni Park Cavan. Liam Maguire former Cavan All Ireland footballer now a Garda sergeant in Ballybay will referee the game. Cavan will play Antrim in the Ulster Minor championship final which will act as the curtain raiser. They beat Monaghan 3-10 to 3-7 in the Ulster Minor Semi Final in extra time at Breffni Park after both teams were locked at 2-6 each after 60 minutes.
Flag day for Polio raises £41 in Cavan town while the Conquer Cancer flag day raised £85-10-0. Both collections were taken up by members of Cavan branch ICA.
July 18th 1964 Noel Smith is the best all rounder at the De La Salle sport’s day at Breffni Park winning the 100 and 220 yards hurdles under 14 while Frank O Connor won the 100 and 200 metres under 12. Past pupils 440 yards Patsy Lee 2nd Raymond Carroll and 3rd Tom McNamara. Past pupil’s mile 1st Aidan Quigley 2nd Tom McNamara and 3rd Patsy Lee. Sack Race 12-14 1st Sean Reilly 2nd Des Hickey and 3rd Phelim O Keeffe. 100 yards under 13 Mark O Regan 2nd Liam Quigley and 3rd Davy Lee. Relay 1st Town Davy Lee Norman Breslin Michael ‘Moucher’ Galligan and Tom Sheridan.100 yards under 11 Raymond McDonagh 2nd Micheal Harding 3rd Roger McDonald.
PJ O Neill leads the outcry over the exorbitant admission charges to Sunday’s Ulster Final in Belfast. The charge for the enclosure has rocketed by a massive 33% to 10/-.
Garda Timothy Mulvey who is 10 years in the Garda replaces Garda M Leddy who has been transferred to Mullingar.
Saint Swithin’s Day dawns dull and dark raining all day bad portent for the rest of the Summer !
Very poor supply but good demand at Cavan Fair where prices for cattle were excellent. Yearling heifers £35-42 bullocks £35-45 two year old heifers £55-60 three year old heifers £70-75 working horses £56-60 ponies £45-520 donkeys £10-15 carrying sows and casseogs £35-45 bonhams £12 per pair.
Katherine Maguire nee King a native of Butlersbridge and sister of Mrs Mick Brown and brother of Mr J King has just gone back to New York after spending an enjoyable holiday in Butlersbridge.
July 25th 1964 Cavan captained by Jim McDonnell in rip roaring finish edge out Down to win the Ulster championship in Casement Park Belfast 2-10 to 1-10. Jim is pictured along with his team mates Charlie Gallagher and Ray Carolan receiving the brand new Anglo Celt Cup from Harry Carey President of the Ulster Council. The two Anglo Celt trophies old and new are now reunited in the McDonnell household.
Violent thunder and lightening storms disrupt ESB and telephone lines all over Cavan and Monaghan. Some road surfaces in the Ballyconnell area were swept away.
Cavan in glorious 45th Ulster title win as 5 point deficit is converted to 3 point victory margin in poor game played at close quarters with hard knocks being the order of the day. The game was never let develop by both sides of players engaged in close tackling and dragging throughout. Referee Jimmy Martin Tyrone who replaced the official referee Liam Maguire just before the game could do little to help the ebb and flow and did an excellent job. Down were in front throughout the hour and at the interval deservedly led by 1-5 to 0-4 and seemed to be coasting to their 5th Ulster title since 1959. Down led by 1-8 to 0-6 entering the last quarter. Then Cavan rocked Down by bringing in star college player Peter Pritchard for the ineffective Hugh Barney O Donohoe. After a great patch of play involving Jimmy O Donnell and Jim McDonnell the latter spotted Pritchard running off the ball placed him perfectly and the Bailieboro youngster shot a great goal for Cavan and rocked the Mournemen to their roots. Charlie Gallagher was back almost straight away with a well struck point. Down suffering from shock couldn’t handle the speed and dash of the talented Peter Pritchard and when he got possession again he headed straight for goal and Cavan were suddenly in the lead to the amazement of all in the ground. They were never headed from here and went on to win an unexpected 45th title. Cavan PJ O Gorman Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Tony Morris Frank Kennedy Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Ray Carolan Tom Lynch John Joe O Reilly Hugh Barney O Donohoe Charlie Gallagher Mattie Cahill Jimmy O Donnell and Jimmy Stafford. Subs Peter Pritchard for Hugh Barney O Donohoe and Hugh Barney O Donohoe for Tom Lynch. In the curtain raiser Cavan Minors were beaten by Antrim winning their first Ulster minor title since 1955 2-10 to 1-4. Antrim were a treat to watch with terrific team work and skill and speed in abundance while Cavan were all go it alone and never performed as a unit. Scorers for Cavan S Smith 0-2 Michael Greenan Garrett O Reilly Fergus McAuley and Michael Cusack 0-1 each.
John McCormack off 12 wins the Captain’s Liam Bogue’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with a score of 67 nett from Father Michael Gilbride 68 playing off 14. Phil Lawlor won the gross with 75 playing off 8. In the junior section 1st Paddy McKenna 2nd Phil McDonald while Eddie Shields was the winner of the O Hanlon Cup. There was 85 entries for the Captain’s Prize.
Andy Donohoe brother of Jimmy College Street and Anglo Celt and Mrs Farrell Military Row on holidays from New York where he has resided for the last 40 years. Outstanding footballer with Cavan Slashers he was also a leading member of the senior county team and won Ulster senior medals with Cavan.. He was home two years ago.
Sudden death of Robert ‘Robbie’ Simpson Saint Patrick’s Terrace while working in the garden of his home. He was a member of CI E and was a most obliging and popular official who worked on both the railway and the buses. For many years he was a member of Cavan Urban District Council . He was unit officer with Cavan town Red Cross. He is survived by his wife four sons Roy Tommy Ken and Jim three daughters Violet Betty and Irene. Funeral form Saint John’s Church of Ireland to the New cemetery.
Death of Annie Greenan 8 College Street. Most charitable woman, she practiced Christian charity and was extremely generous and decent particularly to those less well off in the community. She was widow of the late well known John Greenan. She is survived by her sisters and other relatives. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Portora Royal School fund raising drive with 9 students walking from Enniskillen to Dublin a distance of 114 mile collecting £300 on the journey. The Irish Red Cross will receive all monies collected in the Republic while Oxfam have been sent £110 being the monies collected in Northern Ireland.
August 1st 1964 Open air party for the blind of the county in Loreto College. The De La Salle Band provided the music. The most enjoyable party was organised by the Cavan branch National Council for the Blind with Dr FPE Smith presiding. Over 100 guests from as far away as Kingscourt Dowra Mountnuggent and Cootehill. Bill Henry was a most entertaing master of ceremonies. John O Connor Father Torlac O Reilly Brian Coleman sang recited and entertained the guests. Peter Paul Brady Cavan returned thanks on behalf of the visitors who all received a beautiful gift each before departing for home.
Cavan tennis club beat Cootehill 12 matches to nil at the Sport’s Centre where among the winners were Malachy Elliott Dermot Burke Raymond Carroll Clare Maloney Breda Gaffney Gene McCusker Michael Breslin and Nora Maloney.
Reunion of local fishermen who fished Killykeen and frequented the legendary Pleasure House of Sarah Jackson mother of Maurice is arranged. President Peter Paul Brady Chairman Maurice Jackson Secretary Jimmy McEntee Assistant Secretary Norman Cinnamond Treasurer Fleming Small. Committee John McGovern Roy Greene John Sharkey Mick Smyth Tommy Smyth Butlersbridge John McCaffrey Bernard Connolly. Voluntary sub £1 for barbecue which will take place at the Pleasure House.
Many Cavan pilgrims travel to the summit of Croagh Patrick for the annual pilgrimage in CIE bus and private transport. With the mountain shrouded in mist many of the barefoot pilgrims were caught up in a stampede near the oratory being crushed against a wall. Miraculously there was only 2 injured and brought to hospital.
Mary Cullivan is 1st in County Council clerk/typist examination. She was educated at the Poor Clare’s Loreto College and Loreto Commercial College. She is eldest daughter of Joe and Mary Cullivan Cathedral Road Cavan.
Noel McCaul well known disc jockey on RTE is a native of Bailieboro county Cavan and presently hosts ‘Morning Melody’ on the national broadcaster.
TP Tinnenny takes over the licensed premises of ‘Lynam’s’ at the corner of Bridge Street and Abbey Street. He is a very well known business man in the Belturbet area.
August 8th 1964 County Cavan Golf Club President’s Bertie Cullen Cup is won by Brian Murphy 5 up from Seamus Lawlor 2 up and the committee prize won by Connie McEntee the Lady Captain.
Death of Patrick Connolly after a short illness at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Native of Killard Carrickmacross he was proprietor of the well known fancy goods and toy store Connolly Brother’s opposite the Munster and Leinster Bank. He was extremely well known and highly popular in business circles throughout the north east and midlands. He is survived by his wife Mary sons Brian Patrick Sean and Joseph daughters Mrs Eileen Tavey Castleblayney and Mrs P O Donovan Athy brothers Michael Drogheda Peter and Bernard Carrickmacross sisters K O Reilly Cootehill S McGorrick Dublin Mrs A Kelly Carrickmacross and Mrs J Nugent New York There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Brigid Gaffney Crimlin Crosskeys at Saint Phelim’s Hospital at an early age. In recent times she lived in Upper Main Street and is survived by her brothers and sisters. Funeral from Saint Matthew’s Church Drumavaddy to the adjoining cemetery.
Lourdes Invalid Fund are collecting to send a record seven invalids to Lourdes this year. All donations to Nellie Gargan ‘Ritz Bar’ or Peggy Willock The Surgical Hospital. All persons donating will be remembered in Masses at the Grotto in Lourdes.
Cavan Urban District Council pass a vote of sympathy with the family of the late Robert Simpson Swellan a distinguished past member of the Council. The vote was proposed by Johnny Murray and seconded by his neighbour JP Walsh who described Robbie Simpson as being highly regarded in the community and a thorough gentleman. The Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick Vice Chairman Paddy Conaty and Joe McGovern all spoke in glowing terms of Robbie’s service and popularity in the community.
August 15th 1964 Cavan native Paddy Fleming son of the late Tom Fleming Sacristan Cavan Cathedral makes a presentation on behalf of the workers to Gerry Whelan ‘Whelan’s Shoes’ who is celebrating 25 years in business in Cootehill.
Seamus Fox and Margaret English win the President’s Prize (Bertie Cullen’s ) at County Cavan Golf Club. Danny O Kelly and Una Smith were runners up. In form Margaret English wins the Captain’s Connie McEntee’s prize with Kathleen Kenny runner up while Muriel Doherty had the best gross.
The eagerly awaited clash of Cavan and Kerry in the All Ireland semi final at Croke Park will be refereed by John Dowling of Offaly. Cavan are expected to start slight favourites after their astounding defeat of Down and have been in full time training at Saint Norbert’s College Kilnacrott under the watchful eye of Mick Higgins team manager and Matt Lynch physical trainer.
Charlie Leddy drapery merchant Drumsilla Butlersbridge has a miraculous escape from death as a hay bailer travelling along the road penetrates his car just missing his head as he passed out the tractor and trailer on the Cavan road near Crosskeys.
Pat Hourican Main Street wins £13-6-8 in the Gael Linn pools with the promoter being Raymond .Carroll Highfield Road.
Extra Gadai mobilised to deal with the large influx of cattle at Cavan Fair where the prices were down an average of £2 per head. Horses too were in good supply resulting in the lowest prices of the summer. Two year olds £55-65 three year olds £70-80 milch cows £45-55 springers £65-75 mincers £35-45. Working horses £50-60 ponies £25-30 colts and fillies £45-50 knackers £45-55 donkies £8-12. Casseogs £32-38 and bonhams £12-14 per pair.
Over 50 old fishermen and friends attend the reunion and barbecue at the Pleasure House Killykeen. Pictured are John McCaffrey J Dunne Tommy ‘Bowey’ Farrelly Barney Connolly. George V Maloney Junior John English with guitar who performed a duet with George Maloney Jack McCann Phil Smith Jimmy Carmichael on violin and Alex Dempsey on the accordion. A presentation of a bouquet of flowers was made to Mrs Sarah Jackson for her kindness courtesy and welcome down many years to the Pleasure House where she cooked and catered for the many families from the town. Her son Maurice provided the luxury transport to and from the venue while Tommy Smyth Butlersbridge provide the lighting with his brother Mick supplying the public address. Andy O Connell ‘The Kesh’ provided the refreshments on a memorable never to be forgotten evening at Killykeen in ideal weather conditions..
August 22nd 1964 John McDonnell youngest son of Pat and the late Helen McDonnell qualifies as a Dental Surgeon taking his BDS at University College Dublin. Educated at the Poor Clare’s De La Salle and Saint Patrick’s College where he was a member of the McRory football team. John has taken up an appointment in Bangor county Down.
Marlene Carroll daughter of Paddy and Kathleen Carroll Highfield Road passes her entrance exam to the Domestic Economy College Cathal Brugha Street Dublin where there were over 1,000 applicants for twenty places. Marlene was educated at the Poor Clare’s and Saint Louis Convent where she was a scholarship student. She later attended the Domestic Economy College in Bundoran where she received first class honours in her diploma in 1963.
Martin Luther King Junior addresses millions of Americans at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington with his famous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech paving the way for equal rights for all citizens of the USA regardless of their race or colour..
Cavan Fleadh Cheoil in Bailieborough is opened by Father Dan Gallogly attracting 17,000 visitors.
John F Cogan Patrick J McCabe Micheal Greenan Francis Curran Peter J Casey John J Cusack James Fitzsimmons Liam D Shanaghy Brendan Gormley and John P Lee are among the leading names achieving high grades at Saint Patrick’s College in the intermediate certificate examinations.
Ailish Donohoe Dublin Road is the leading exhibitor in the home crafts at Arva Show-winning 7 firsts 10 seconds and 1 3rd.
Good news for the Cavan camp preparing for Sunday’s All Ireland semi final against Kerry is that Tom Lynch has flown in from the USA to join his team mates as they wind down their training and centre field partner Ray Carolan is responding to treatment for a leg injury sustained in the Ulster Final win over Down. Cavan must be spurred on by their inept performance in the corresponding fixture against Roscommon two years ago when they were left beaten and dispirited on a real off day. This is Cavan and Kerry’s 7th meeting at this stage in the championship 1923 1925 1926 1933 1940 and 1955. Cavan winning on only one occasion in 1933 at Breffni Park. They have met twice in the All Ireland Final 1937 when they finished level and replay when Kerry ‘disgraced’ themselves with a display of outrageous thuggery and brutality. Cavan reaped full and sweet revenge in 1947 comprehensively beating the Kingdom 2-11 to 2-7 in the Polo Grounds All Ireland Final in New York.
Drumalee are much too good for Cavan Gael’s in the 2nd round of the Junior Championship winning as they liked 5-10 to 1-7 at Breffni Park. Donie Fay was chief marksman with a personal tally of 1-5 while Tommy Molloy shot over 2 fifty yards kicks. Raymond Carroll was the star in defence while Frankie Walsh and Paddy Lyons gave Drumalee the distinctive edge in midfield. Donie Fay Noel Donohoe and Micheal Greenan converted every opportunity that came their way with telling accuracy. Only Brendan Keaney Gerard Carroll Larry Ready Jackie Sheridan Sean Galligan and John Sullivan played anywhere near their best form for an out of sorts Cavan Gael’s. Drumalee led by 2-7 to 1-3 at the interval. Drumalee Tony Coyle Fergus McAuley Sean Woods S Fay M Reilly Tommy Molloy Raymond Carroll Frankie Walsh Paddy Lyons T McAuley Tom Flynn Micheal Greenan Noel Donohoe Brendan Young and Donie Fay. Gael’s Paddy McNamara Tony McConnell Brendan Keaney Donal Crowe Michael Cooke Gerry Carroll PJ Carroll Sean Guider Larry Ready Brian Reilly John Sullivan Jackie Sheridan Sean Galligan and Eamonn Brady. Sub Dermot Smith for Eamonn Brady. Referee John Brady Mullahoran.
Bishop Quinn officiates at the 8 am Mass on the Feast of the Assumption with Father Eamonn Mansfield at 10 am and 11:30 Pat Donohoe home from the missions in Korean celebrating the Mass. The 7:30 evening Mass was celebrated by Father Joe Dolan Adm assisted by newly ordained Father Kevin O Rourke who leaves for Korea on the 28th August calling to New York to officiate at the wedding of his brother Joe who is marrying Ann O Dowd youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs O Dowd Hibernian Bank Kingscourt and then on to Montreal to stay a couple of days with brother Charlie before landing in Korea on the 1st October 1964. Kevin is youngest son of Teresa and the late Frank O Rourke Market Square Cavan.
August 29th 1964 Virginia is Ireland’s tidiest town organised by Bord Failte. New Inn county Tipperary was 2nd. Mountnuggent is 1st in its category.
Over 130 visitors on chartered flight from New York organised by the Cavan Association. They will spend 5 weeks in Cavan as guests of the ‘Failte’ festival committee including tours to places of interest throughout county Cavan as well as social cultural and sporting events. Some of the visitors headed straight for Croke Park to witness the Cavan and Kerry All Ireland football semi final.
Cavan are disgraced in poor ill contested All Ireland semi final going under to a very moderated Kerry team at Croke Park 2-12 to 0-6. Kerry were out of the blocks quicker and faster against a Cavan team that was ill prepared and totally off the pace for this standard of football. They were yards slower and once Kerry inserted a bit of steel into the contest hung back. “It was easier than taking the sweets from a child”. The side line too were in panic from the off and had used their full quota of what proved to be an almost non existent bench by half time. Indeed one sub playing under the name Nulty was home from the missions in America and never played for Cavan before emerging before the start with a cine camera to record ‘the big day’. ‘Not since Kerry toyed with Monaghan in the 1930 All Ireland Final has their been a sadder more disgraceful day for Ulster football’ Cavan got the dream start with Charlie Gallagher scoring a great point within 30 seconds but after that Kerry took control leading 1-5 to 0-4 at the interval. It was apparent from the start that Tom Lynch was totally and completely out of condition and his partner Ray Carolan was carrying an injury with his thigh being heavily strapped. Tom Maguire until he dropped from sheer exhaustion late in the game and to a lesser extent Gabriel Kelly Tony Morris and PJ Gorman emerged with their reputations untarnished. Up front Jimmy O Donnell and Peter Pritchard were engaged in the occasional surge on the Kerry goal. It was 10 minutes into the second half that ‘the roof caved in ‘ for Cavan with Kerry hitting a purple patch with Mick O Dwyer scoring a great point followed by a Tom Long point a Tony Barrett goal on 13 minutes and Mick O Dwyer again on 14 minutes to surge into a 2-9 to 0-5 lead. From there to the end Kerry were all over Cavan with most of the Breffni supporters well on their way up Jone’s Road vowing never to return to Croke Park for this type of humiliation again.. Tony Morris finished out the scoring for Cavan with a late point. The team that did duty for Cavan on this best to be forgotten occasion was PJ Gorman Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Tony Morris Jimmy Stafford Tom Maguire Frank Kennedy Ray Carolan Tom Lynch John Joe O Reilly Jimmy O Donnell Peter Pritchard Mattie Cahill Charlie Gallagher and Jim McDonnell Captain. Subs Hugh Barney O Donohoe for Tom Lynch A Morris for Mattie Cahill and A Nulty for John Joe O Reilly. Referee John Dowling Offaly.
Una Smith wins the Perpetual Cup ladies’ section at County Cavan Golf Club with Mrs Benny Hickey 2nd
Con P Smith President of the Cavan Association in Dublin is at hand to welcome and deliver an address of welcome to the Cavan emigrants returning from New York for the five week ‘Failte Festival’ in Cavan. Cavan Boy Scout’s Band played Irish airs during the reception at the Crofton Airport Hotel with Father Joe Dolan Adm Cavan joining in the welcoming ceremony before many of the emigrants headed to Croke Park for the match.
Death of George Carroll at the Shankill Hospital in Cork last Friday. He was a former postman and served with distinction in the British Army during World War 1. He was one of Cavan’s best known and most loved characters and had achieved an advanced age. He died at the residence of his daughter in Cork. He was father of well known Insurance and Gael Linn promoter Paddy Carroll 9 Highfield Road and Mrs Masterson Saint Patrick’s Terrace Swellan. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Children of the Poor Clare’s Saint Joseph’s orphanage Cavan have a day out in Dublin courtesy of the Cavan- Dublin Association visiting the Zoo Dublin Airport Dail Eireann and the National Museum. Later they were entertained to high tea by members of the association.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Surgeon Maloney ‘Rineen’ on the death of her brother Timothy O Regan MPSI South Terrace Cork.
John McCaffrey accompanied by Barney Connolly his son James home on holiday from Germany where he is serving with the British Army and nephew Peter McCaffrey catch an amazing 70 dozen perch in three day’s fishing at Lough Oughter. The fish averaged ½ lbs each.
Death of Frank Sullivan Creighan Terrace in Scotland. He was a member of a well known highly respected Cavan family. Survived by his wife son daughter3 brothers and one sister all in New York.
Presentation of sacred vestments to Fathers Kevin O Rourke Pat Donohoe returning to Korea Eamonn Mansfield CSSP on his way to Mauritius by Fathers Joe Dolan Adm and Father McAuley CC Crosserlough on behalf of the Apostolic Society in the’ Rival’s Inn ‘ Cavan.
September 5th 1964 Poppy McNamara in gun battle at the New York Bank were he works as a security guard. First he foiled the raid by an armed gunman then gave chase exchanging fire with the thief. Near to the George Washington Bridge the policemen joined in the chase and the gunman was shot dead with Poppy only receiving a bullet that penetrated his outer jacket. Poppy’s wife Anne and his daughter Mary are holidaying in Cavan at the moment.
Death of Susan Conaty Alackan wife of the late John Conaty well known farmer in the area. She was an extremely decent religious person and was very charitable and generous to those in the community less well off. She was mother of well known licensed vintner Benny Conaty Connolly Street. She is survived by her sons daughters relatives and friends. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral in Saint Brigid’s Church with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Tony Smith Kilcogy wins the senior fiddle at Cavan Fleadh Cheoil promoted in connection with the ‘Failte Festival’. Tin Whistle 1st Oliver O Reilly Kilnaleck 2nd Bernadette McDermott Killeshandra. Ballad singing Ann Maguire 12 Breffni Terrace. Junior tin whistle J Fox Drumbee Kilnaleck. Senior Accordion John Sweeney Oakland California. Hornpipe and set dancing 1st Marie Soden Upper Main Street. Senior Eight hand reel Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhain. Mary Kane and Margo Galligan of Vera Brady’s won the 1st prize for the best dressed window sponsored by Cavan Chamber of Commerce.
Bailieborough will play Cootehill in the semi final of the senior championship in Breffni Park next Sunday.
September 12th 1964 Sean O Siochan is appointed General Secretary of the GAA succeeding fellow county man the late Padraig O Keeffe. Con Murphy Cork Liam Hastings of Mayo Maurice Hayes Down Kevin Heffernan Dublin and Seamus Duke Roscommon were among those nominated for the position. Sean O Siochan is aged 50 noted player and administrator. Native of Macroom, he played with the Cork minor footballers in 1932. He won a Cork senior football medal with Macroom in 1931. Later represented Saint Patrick’s Training College Drumcondra lining out with Erin’s Hope from 1932-1934 on the hurling team. He won an Under 21 Dublin championship medal and represented Cork juniors in 1933. He played a wing forward on the Cork senior football team from 1935 and was honoured by Munster in 1936. He was appointed national teacher to Haddington Road Dublin. He won a Dublin senior football medal with Clann Na Gael Dublin in 1937. He later played hurling with Dublin for many years. An accomplished referee he took charge of many of the big provincial finals. He was appointed clerical officer with the GAA from 1946. He is a famous ballad singer and raconteur appearing regularly on radio Eireann..
‘Failte’ festival arrange outing to Clough Oughter Castle Kilmore Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Saint Mary’s Abbey and Drumlane Abbey. The tour was guided by Fathers Charles Travers and Frank McKiernan both professors in Saint Patrick’s College..
Two complete sets of Mass outfits and 91 set of vestments are on display at the annual Apostolic Worker’s Display in Saint Augustine’s Hall.
Death of Michael Brady Drumsilla Butlersbridge in Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan at the age of only 54. Farmer and well known at fairs and markets throughout the area. Outstanding footballer with Saint Aidan’ GFC, he later was an invaluable member of the committee. Survived by his two sisters. Saint Aidan’s GFC supplied the guard of honour at the funeral where Father PJ McManus officiated in Saint Aidan’s Church with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
Open Fourball at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Dr Dominick McCabe and Phil Lawlor 2nd Noel Martin and John McCormack.
Bailieboro qualify for the senior football final with a facile win over an ageing Cootehill team 3-8 to 1-4. Bailieboro were very fit and eager in a totally one sided affair leading 1-6 to 1-0 at the interval. Pat Clarke was man of the match scoring points and setting up scores for his team mates. Pat Keogan scored the goal that booked Bailieboro’s place in the final. Charlie Gallagher Brian Gallagher and Hughie Sherlock never captured the form of old and Cootehill were really never in the hunt. Bailieboro J Ruske “Smith” Felim Kelly PJ Liggan Martin Kelly Gabriel Kelly T Leddy T Magee Peter Pritchard G McBreen D Bonner M McGurk Pat Keogan Pat Clarke and T O Reilly. In the minor final Crosserlough beat a very solid strong Cornafean side 1-7 to 1-5 in one of the best minor games to be played at the venue. The sides were locked at 1-3 each at half time. Michael O Callaghan Percy Gilchreest Dominick Boylan Paddy and Michael Cusack were the stars for Crosserlough.
Gabriel Kelly star Bailieborough and Cavan footballer helps Arnott’s to beat Clery’s to retain the Kicham Cup in the inter drapery final at Croke Park.
Michael and Mrs Ryan Abbey Street celebrate the golden jubilee of their marriage which took place on September 14th 1914 in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Cavan. Very Rev Hugh Brady Adm officiated. Mr Ryan is a veteran of the British Army fighting in World War 1. They have 3 sons 1daughter and one grandchild.
Gerard Cusack Saint Phelim’s Place secures first place in University Scholarship sponsored by Cavan County Council.
John Cahill’s farm comprising of a residence and 56 acres at Hanes Cavan is withdrawn when the bidding reached £4,000 with the opening bid being £3,000. The highest bidder when auctioneer Con P Smith adjourned the auction was T McGovern Lisdarn. LCP Smith had carriage.
Sympathy is extended to Liam Bogue on the death of his mother Anne Bogue 1 Saint Mary’s Villa’s Drogheda. Funeral to Calvary cemetery Drogheda after High Mass in Saint Mary’s Church Drogheda.
James Smith Breffni Motors has his brother Patrick Smith home on holidays from the USA after 34 years staying with him for a well deserved break. Native of Corrahoe Lavey he is also brother of Michael Smith Oakvale Service Station Farnham Road and served with distinction with the American forces in World War 2.
Good demand for pigs and cattle at Cavan Fair but price of horses fillies and colts fall by an average of £5 per head. Yearlings £36-40 two year old £50-60 three year old £65-70 milch cows £45-55 heifers £65-70 working horses £45-50 ponies £35-40 six month foals £25-30 donkies £8-12. Bonhams £12-14 per pair carrying sows £35-40.
Untimely death of Doctor William J Flannery Farnham Street Cavan at the age of 62. He was medical officer Saint Phelim’s Hospital and had a busy general practice in Cavan town for many years. Son of the late Canon William F Flannery Ballytrust Ballyjamesduff. He was educated in Dublin and later Portora Royal School Enniskillen. He qualified as a doctor at the College of Surgeons in 1925. He was a surgeon in the Royal Navy from 1930 and set up a general practice in Cavan some 30 years ago. He was an outstanding tennis player and a leading member of the Cavan Lawn Tennis Club where he formed a great double’s partnership with his wife playing regularly up to a few short years ago. He was deservedly popular with all classes and creeds. Dr William Flannery is survived by his wife Ellen and son William a management consultant in Dublin. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral service in Saint John’s Church of Ireland Parish Church with burial later in Kilmore cemetery.
The in form Una Smith Farnham Street wins Minnie McCarren’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. Joan O Hanlon had the best gross and was also runner up in the open section while the special prizes were won by Nell Arnold and Kathleen Morgan.
The total rainfall for August 1964 was a respectable 3.54 inches on 20 rainy days the heaviest being .85 on the 16th August. In August 1963 4.00 inches fell on 23 rainy days.
Lord Erne of Crom Castle buys the adjoining farm and residence of John Leahy for a sum in the region of £20,000. John did a lot of drainage and development on the land in the last twelve months on the 200 acre farm that straddles the River Erne. John is a native of Ballymachugh Mountnuggent.
September 19th 1964 Cavan Gael’s beat Cornafean in the Cavan senior league 1963 semi final 1-7 to 0-6 and will now play Ballyconnell in the final. Donal Crowe Eamonn McGovern at centre half Jack McEntee and PJ Carroll at centre field Jackie Sheridan Larry Ready and Phil Murray were outstanding for the Gael’s . In the curtain raiser Drumalee disposed of Drumavaddy 1-10 to 0-1 in the junior league 1963 with Tony Coyle in goal Raymond Carroll at full back Tommy Molloy Joe Browne Paddy Lyons and Frankie Walsh at centre field outstanding. Donie Fay Micheal Greenan Fergus McAuley and Michael Smith converted every opportunity that came their way. Drumalee led by 0-6 to 0-1 at the interval.
At Ballyconnell in desperate weather conditions Butlersbridge beat Ballyconnell 1-7 to 1-3 in the senior league 1963. Con Smith Johnny Cusack Brian Myles Tom Sheridan and Terry Smith were the stars for the ‘Bridge.
Death of one of Cavan’s best known and most loved characters James Fox ‘The White House’ Main Street and College Street at the residence of his brother in law in Belfast. He founded the well known shoe and boot store ‘Fox’s’ in 1915 and built the business to become an institution with generations of Cavan people. Providing quality and value he was one of the biggest advertiser’s in the early years of the Anglo Celt and his annual discount sale of ¾ in the £ attracted shoppers from all over the country in January each year. James was a well known actor and singer and was a leading member of both the Cathedral Choral Society and the Cathedral Choir. He won many awards for acting all over the country and was considered to be of professional standard. He is survived by his wife Mary sons Seamus and Michael daughters Maureen and Kathleen. Father PJ McManus CC officiated at the funeral in the well attended and representative congregation in the Cathedral with burial later in Killygarry.
Cavan Nurse’s first annual dinner dance is fixed for December in the new ballroom of the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Disabled artists exhibition in Saint Augustine’s Hall attracts a very large crowds with Christy Brown performing miracles to paint some wonderful Cavan scenes, Father Joe Dolan Adm opened the exhibition and was presented with an original painting by Christy Browne to be raffled for Parish funds. Anthony Murphy organizer urged people to purchase their Christmas cards which were their main source of income for the disabled artists association.
Death of Sean O Casey famous Irish playwright following a heart attack in Torquay where he has resided for many years. An exile from Ireland since the Abbey refused to stage the ‘Silver Tassie’.in 1958. He later took out an injunction banning the performance of all his plays in Ireland after Archbishop John Charles McQuaid objected to one of his plays being performed at the Dublin Theatre Festival.
September 26th 1964 Cavan town teams win the men’s and ladies’ novices class at the Red Cross tests in the ‘Rival’s Inn’ Cavan. Dr Roy Hayes and Dr Noel Tierney were the examiners. The Cavan teams were Betty Breslin Maureen Goldrick team leader Maureen Barrett and Kathy Gilchreest. Men Paddy Conaty Micheal Smyth Tommy Goldrick team leader Jim Simpson and D O Connor.
Margaret Kilkenny Ann O Reilly Pauline Patten Betty Ligen Kay Mullery and Catherine Finegan are among the leading performers in the Inter Cert examination results at Loreto College.
On a beautiful autumn day Paddy Smith Minister for Agriculture presents the National Tidy Town awards in Virginia this year’s overall winner.
PJ O Neil picks the fast skillful Galway team to overcome Kerry in the All Ireland senior football final in which Fintan Tierney who has already taken charge of the Junior Final will officiate as an umpire. Kerry are going for their 21st title while Galway are bidding for their 5th title.
For safety reasons the spire of the Poor Clare Convent is removed and so disappears one of Cavan’s oldest landmarks.
Death of Maureen McGovern NT Cathedral Road at the age of 68. She retired 3 years ago and was wife of Owen McGovern NT Drumkilly. She was a native of Ballinagh and sister of former legendary Cavan Administrator Father James J O Reilly. After she qualified she taught in Ballydurrow and later Aughavas before going to Crosserlough where she taught from 1922- 1961. Outstanding card player she was well known in many houses throughout the areas she served as a very cheerful charitable sociable person who was a good friend caring and concerned for the welfare of others. She is survived by her husband Owen former NT son Father Colm McGovern Fiji islands daughter Rev Mother Pauline Saint Louis Convent Helen Dublin Ethna Maguire Cavan and Una SRN Drogheda. She was sister of Father James J O’ Reilly PP VG Bailieboro Bernard New York . She was cousin of Tim Connolly former Superior General Dalgan Park Rev Michael Connolly SJ Rathfarnham Paddy Connolly General Merchant Ballinagh and Gerard Connolly MD Medical Missionaries of Mary Drogheda.
Sister Mary Edward McEvoy is professed a nun of the Sisters of the Resurrection at Claremont Convent in Sunningdale Berkshire by Most Rev Dr King Bishop of Portsmouth. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward McEvoy College Street.
The very successful ‘Failte’ festival comes to an end with a social and farewell in the Ulster Arms ballroom at which Frank McKiernan President of the Cavan Association in New York was guest of honour. Among the attendance was Con P Smith President of the Cavan Association in Dublin and May McCaul Secretary of the Association. Annie Ryan a native of Banahoo and former captain of the Cavan camogie county senior team was present with her four year old son Brian. She emigrated to the USA 15 years ago.
October 3rd 1964 Death of Rev Mother Mary Columbus Dukay in Poor Clare Convent Cavan last Saturday at the age of 87. She entered the religious life in 1900. She was educated in Lavey NS and Holy Faith Glasnevin. She was Sacristan in the Poor Clare Chapel for over 50 years. She was professed a nun in February 1903 with Father Judge PP Crosserlough deputizing for the late Bishop McGuinness officiating. She celebrated her diamond jubilee last year. As Sacristan she was very well known to the morning Mass goers and to people in the town generally. Father Joe Dolan Adm along with over 50 clergy officiated at the funeral Mass in the Poor Clare Chapel with burial later in the adjoining cemetery. She was aunt of John J Gaffney Crosserlough Gerard Gaffney Crosskeys Bernard Gaffney Crosskeys and Mrs L Boylan Kilnaleck. She was grand aunt of Mother Mary Columcille Nottingham and niece of Rev J Boylan PP Crosserlough.
Retirement of one of Cavan’s greatest legends Nurse Mary McManus The Jubilee Nurse. She was a nurse for 42 years and qualified as an SRN in Wigan England. She worked as Jubilee Nurse in Dungarvan for five years before being appointed Jubilee Nurse in Cavan 27 years ago. Native of Kinawley county Fermanagh she is a well know figure cycling to the various houses in the town in the course of her work. Wonderful joyful character she was available seven days a week night and day around the clock and was never known to complain. She is a leading member of the Children of Mary and the Legion of Mary in Cavan and is the main organiser of the Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock each year.
Fifth All Ireland for Galway with a lack luster Kerry struggling all the way and losing in the end Galway 0-15 to Kerry’s 0-10 points. Galway were much younger faster and more skilful than their Kerry counterparts who struggled from the start and should have been beaten by at least ten points such was the dominance of this young hungry and very skilful Galway team. Scorers for Galway Cyril Dunne 0-9 John Keenan and Seamus Leydon 0-2 each Seamus Cleary and Mattie McDonagh 0-1 each. Mick O Connell 0-7 Pat Griffin 0-2 and Mick O Dwyer 0-1 replied for a very poor Kerry. Tragedy struck the Galway captain John Donnellan and his brother Pat when it was discovered after the game that their father Mick Donnellan TD had collapsed and died during the course of the game. Meanwhile home in Taylor’s Hill Salthill former captain and team colleague Mick Higgins collapsed and died while watching the game on television. They were team mates on the Galway team who won the All Ireland in 1934. All celebrations were cancelled and the news cast a shadow over the official celebrations in the Intercontinental Hotel. Cyril Dunne was man of the match setting up scores as well as taking them with Jerdie O Connor getting a ‘roasting’ from the will of the wisp. John Keenan Seamus Cleary Seamus Leydon had the beating of the pedestrian Kerry defenders from the start. Only Pat Griffin and Mick O Connell emerged with reputations intact. Galway John Geraghty Enda Colleran Noel Tierney John Bosco McDermott John Donnellan Sean Meade Martin Newell Mick Garrett Mick Reynolds Cyril Dunne Mattie McDonagh Seamus Leydon Christy Tyrell Sean Cleary and Sean Keenan. Referee Seamus Hatton of Wicklow with President Eamonn De Velera presenting the trophy to John Donnellan at the end of the game..
Death of Annie Gilchreest’Gleann Na Mona’ Cathedral Road. She retired to live in Cavan some years ago . She was very well known throughout the area and was deservedly popular. She was deeply religious and attended Mass every day in the Cathedral being a member of many of the sodalities attached to the church. She was extremely well known for her deep charity and boundless generosity. She is survived by her brothers and sister. She was a native of Lavey. Funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Dympna’s cemetery Upper Lavey.
Lieutenant Michael O Gorman from Tubbercurry county Sligo is one of 39 cadets commissioned at the Curragh Military Camp last Monday. He is a nephew of Edward O Gorman Auctioneer and Licensed Vintner Upper Main Street Cavan.
Canon Tom McCormack Glamorgan Wales is home on holidays with his sisters Mrs B Donohoe Abbey Street and May Monahan Main Street. He attended the All Ireland final on Sunday last.
Winners at Cavan Bridge N/S Surgeon Maloney and Rear Admiral Hunt E/W Dermot Morgan and Jim Burke.
Annual meeting of British ex servicemen on Monday night next in the ‘Hut’ Farnham Street..
October 10th 1964 Shock resignation of the Minister for Agriculture Paddy Smith over his perceived softening in attitude of the Government in their dealings with the Trade Unions. He has been a member of Dail Eireann representing Cavan since 1923 and recently was the recipient of many congratulations and gifts on the occasion of the 40th anniversary. Native of Tunnyduff, he has served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Taoiseach External Affairs Finance and Agriculture before being appointed Minister of Agriculture in 1948. Later he served as Minister for Local Government and has been at Agriculture again since 1957. “The Unions are threatening the National Wage Agreement only agreed two months ago and suppose to last for another period of two years has cause instability in the work place”. In the course of his resignation letter Paddy states that he will not tolerate the softly softly approach of the Government in dealing with these people and their insistence on a 40 hour five day working week is the last straw. “They were not shouting like this when we returned to office in 1957 to clear up the chaos left by the previous administration”!. Charles J Haughey son in law of Taoiseach Sean Lemass and present Minister for Justice takes over at Agriculture while Brian Lenihan is promoted to Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Justice who will be the Taoiseach until the Cabinet reconvenes to make a permanent appointment.
Four year old Henry Quinn son of Henry and Mrs Quinn suffers serious damage to his eye following a kick from a donkey adjacent to his home in Owen Roe Terrace. He is presently recuperating from an operation at the Eye and Ear Hospital Dublin.
Thomas McGovern sells his bungalow at Lisdarn for a consideration higher than the closing bid of £2,300 at auction later in negotiations. Con P Smith was auctioneer and LCP Smith had carriage.
Cavan Bridge Club winners MS Cyril and Gwen Arnold.
Meeting in the Farnham Arms Hotel with a view to forming a motor club in Cavan town.
October 17th 1964 Persistent rain results in the worst flooding in living memory in Cavan and surrounding areas. Particularly bad in Coleman Road and River Street where the river burst its banks and came over the wall which was extensively damaged by the heavy floods. A record 5.80 inches of rain fell in 6 days and on Tuesday alone 2.50 inches fell which makes it the wettest day since weather records began in Kevitt Castle Crossdoney. Breffni Park Rosculligan and other areas in the vicinity merged to form an extension of the Green Lake which was in full flood. Cathedral Road once again became a lake with the river bursting its banks flooding both Cathedral and Cootehill roads which were impassable all week. The army were out with sand bags in the flooded areas while the fire brigade were on round the clock alert and kept pumping the water from the most flooded areas with the result that there was very little permanent damage done to any of the houses in the low lying areas affected.
Galway beat Cavan 3-10 to 0-9 in the semi final of the Ground’s tournament at Croke Park. Galway’s speed to the ball and their easy conversion of chances was the difference between industrious Galway and lack lustre Cavan. Scorers Charlie Gallagher 0-7 Ray Carolan 0-2 Galway replied per Mattie McDonagh 1-3 Pat Donnellan 0-4 Seamus Leydon 1-0 John Keenan -0 and Mick Reynolds 0-2.
“Televisions by all the leading manufacturers. Cash hire purchase or rental phone or call to Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan 88”
Cavan High Court sits for a record 15 minutes with 3 cases withdrawn and 1 case settled out of court.
Corporal John Reilly and Corporal Philip Murray 28 Tullac Mongan are off on United Nation’s army duty in Cyprus. Philip Murray is an outstanding soldier having been placed 2nd in the all Ireland in the NCO course last year.
Presentation to Michael Brendan Nelson on the occasion of his transfer from the Provincial Bank Cavan to a similar position in Ballymena. Cavan Golf Club and Cavan Badminton Club teamed up to make a presentation to this popular banking official at a social in Cavan Golf Club.
PJ Hand MRCVS sells his house ‘Saint Mary’s ‘ Farnham Road to J Phillips Virginia for a figure believed to be in the region of £3.000. Murphy/Quinn were the auctioneers and TJ Fitzpatrick had carriage.
Rev RJ Wilson MA DD principal Assembly College Belfast gives the keynote address at Cavan Presbyterian church in Farnham Street at 11 am and 7 pm on Sunday with soloist Helen Clarke and again on Monday night when the singers were Alan Graham and Miss P McWilliam.
Cavan Bridge Club 1964 President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Captain Jim Rafter Secretary Kathleen Sullivan Treasurer Maureen McDonald Committee Cyril Arnold Jim Leonard Surgeon PD Maloney Dermot Morgan and H Carthy. Latest winners N/S Brian Tansey and Ina Hickey E/W Kathleen Sullivan and Maureen McDonald.
Parts for Boy Scout’s uniforms available in Provider’s .All members in full uniform to attend the urgent meeting in the Scout Den after the October devotions in the Cathedral. Intending members apply in writing to Brendan Dunne Saint Phelim’s Place Cavan.
Children of Mary meeting after the October devotions in the Poor Clare Convent.
Kilnacrott Abbey Bingo £225 in prizes. Three books 6/- while Cavan Gael’s have £263 in prizes £50 must be won books 6/- and again all commences at 9:15 pm after the October devotions in the nearby Cathedral.
October 24th 1964 Carmel O Rourke representing Loreto College wins the school’s whole meal bread baking competition sponsored by the ESB and GEC in conjunction with the Department of Education. She is pictured with her teacher Mary McEvoy DScI . Carmel is daughter of Mr and Mrs O Rourke Spencer Harbour Carrick on Shannon and will now represent Loreto Cavan in the All Ireland finals.
Death of Cavan’s oldest citizen Bridget Fitzpatrick at the residence of her daughter Eileen Dolaghan Cavanagh Ballyconnell at the age of 102. She was born in Kilnaglere Belturbet on the 23rd February 1863. Her mother was Mary Clarke from near Boyle in county Roscommon and her father John Keating was an accomplished carpenter. Her own husband Peter died in 1933. She has the distinction of living through three eras of transportation the stage coach the railways and now the car. She recalled with clarity the laying of the narrow gauge railway on the Cavan Leitrim line. She remembered clearly going with her grandfather Maurice Keating to a huge Nationalist rally in Belturbet addressed by Joe Bigger and Fay both later elected MP s for the area. She had only the one sister Mary McConnell who died 45 years ago. Her first day at school saw her arrive by donkey and cart. She was overjoyed with the great developments in the quality of rural life in recent years citing the rural electrification by the ESB as the single greatest achievement of her generation. The link up to the main water supply was a development beyond words saving the daily drudgery of walking long distances in al kinds of weather to the well. In February 1963 she celebrated her 100th birthday receiving the customary congratulations and £5 from President Eamonn De Velera. She is survived by her daughter Eileen Dolaghan 11 grandchildren 50 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Twin daughters born to Mrs Jean Browne SRN BTA SEN in England she was formerly Jean Connolly daughter of Barney and Susan Connolly Breffni Terrace.
Felim Kelly Secretary of the Clerical Student’s GAA organization writing from Maynooth where he is a clerical student thanks Cavan County Board for their whole hearted support in providing playing facilities at Breffni Park. The Abbott and staff of Kilnacrott Abbey where they were accorded unsurpassed hospitality and training facilities as well as refreshments and Céad Mile Failte. Crosserlough and Cootehill GFC who played them in some memorable challenges during the summer vacation. Special word of thanks to the Anglo Celt for their coverage and publicity during the recent campaign.
Saint Patrick’s College beat Abbey CBS Newry 9-4 to 2-3 in the Ulster Corn Na Nog at Newry. Eamonn Cusack 2-3 Maxie McDonald 2-1 Micheal ‘Moucher’ Galligan 2-0 Jim McCardle Tom Reilly and Tony Dunne 1-00 each.
Providers sponsoring a cup to Cavan CBSI for Patrol competitions. Pictured are Father PJ Gargan Stephen Kelly Manager Provider’s Father Torlac O Reilly Brother Ultan Jim Plunkett John Donohoe Michael ‘Blackie’ Smith and Brendan Dunne Secretary/Treasurer Cavan CBSI.
Cavan Motor Club 1964 President Maurice Jackson Vice President Mervyn Johnston Secretary Derek Morris Assistant Secretary Thomas ‘Toggy’ Connolly Treasurer P Hanley. Committee Billy Morris Joe Fletcher Vincent Bartley Norman Cinnamond H Carthy Auditor Ken Dolan George V Maloney Junior George Fairbrother and Mrs J Morris.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Bradley E/W Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard.
Cavan CYMS 1964 President Jimmy McCormack Vice President Tommy McKiernan Secretary Kieran Cullivan Treasurer Eamonn Higgins. Committee Paddy O Reilly Michael Murray Eamonn McCormack and L Bohan.
Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society 1964 Chairman Gene Cullivan Vice Chairman Hugo Cafferty Secretary Dessie Maguire Assistant Secretary Oliver Higgins. Committee Joe Connolly Seamus McCormack and Paddy Lyons.
Dr PJ Watters will give the gramophone recital in the Ulster Arms Hotel at Cavan Gramophone’s first session of the new season.
“Think of television –you think of Berney’s Bridge Street Cootehill Bridge Street Cavan 1 Park Street Drogheda 37 Shop Street Drogheda and 10 Trimgate Street Navan”.
October 31st 1964 Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupils Union annual dinner and social in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are TM Gilroy Joint Honary Treasurer Paul Galligan Dublin former President Patrick McDonald Dublin President Father Bob McCabe President of the college and Father Pat Brady Joint Honary Secretaries.
Erskine Childers Minister for Industry and Commerce is the keynote speaker at the gala Bord Failte dinner in the Farnham Hotel. Cavan and Carrick on Shannon were voted top locations in the coarse fishing excellence competition each scoring 87 points and splitting the first prize of £100. Each of them will hold the cup for six months. Fermoy in county Cork was 3rd with 85 points.
De La Salle pupils are among the prizes in the Sunday Independent/Platinum national handwriting competition. Pictured are Charles O Donoghue Eamonn Cusack 4th Intermediate class all Ireland Brendan Harding Niall Murray 1st in Ireland Junior class Aindreas McEntee 2nd in Ireland Martin Carroll Gerald Smith Gerard Conlon Dominick Sheridan Joseph Scanlon Brendan Breslin Declan Bogue Dennis McCarty Hugh Smith and tutor and teacher Brother Sylvester.
Cavan Junior football final is abandoned with six minutes to play as Mountnuggent outclass and outplay the favourites Killinkere at Breffni Park. Mountnuggent were leading by 0-9 to 0-3 and cruising to the title when referee Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady ordered Peter Stafford to leave the field for rough dangerous play and filthy language. The Killinkere player refused and after the referee gave him a further two minutes to vacate the pitch without response, he had no option but to call off the game with alleged harassment and abuse thrown at him from the Killinkere supporters officials and players. Tough rugged game with no quarter given or asked. To compound matters for the bitterly disappointed Mountnuggent team and supporters the County Board announced that no winner would be declared until after the referee’s report was considered at the next county board meeting. This indeed was the last straw for the Mountnuggent contingent and they tore the cup away from the grasp of Cavan Chairman TP O Reilly celebrating long into the night their historic victory in Cavan’s smallest village.
Death of Pat Gaffney Pullamore husband of Kate Gaffney . He is survived by his wife Kate sons daughters grandchildren relatives and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Matthew Leddy Rosculligan at the residence of his daughter Maisie McKiernan 15 Owen Roe Cavan at the age of 88. Survived by his son daughters brothers and sister. Family were extremely well known old respected Cavan town family who for many years ran a milk round in the town while Matt delivered paraffin and oil from a lorry all over county Cavan where he was known for his extreme gentleness and courtesy. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Death of Jack McConnell 2 Ashe Street at his residence at the age of 76 after a long illness. Native of Oldtown Cavan, he was very well known in Cavan and surrounding areas Jack ran a Hackney service as well as a sport’s goods shop retailing hurleys sliothars and footballs. He was very inventive and had a round the clock puncture repair bicycle and football service as well as operating a lucrative bicycle park when up to 200 bikes would be deposited while the owners danced the night away in the local Town Hall or attended the pictures at the nearby Magnet Cinema particularly on Sunday nights. All the bikes were back safely to their owners and people were on their merry way home by a quarter past midnight. Jack was a man of large and athletic build who captained Cavan Slasher’s to their second Cavan senior championship success in 1917. He was a member of the Cavan senior team for ten years winning 3 Ulster championship medals and captaining the team from 1914-1920. He won a Dublin Senior league medal with Hibernian Knights in 1914 and was the holder of four Cavan senior football medals. In his early days Jack was a noted breeder of show terrier dogs and won many prizes for his exhibits throughout the region. For almost forty years Jack was Registrar of Cavan County Board and the house and phone Cavan 100 was the contact point for Cavan press announcemts with Hughie Smith Secretary of Cavan County Board a nightly visitor contacting players mentors and issuing press releases in the hey day of Cavan football. As Cavan became the leading gaelic football county in the country not one of the officers of the GAA had a phone or could be contacted only Jack and family at Cavan 100. The family had to take the messages run down to the Courthouse to alert Hughie L Smith who each evening would make a ceilidhe to McConnell’s to attend to the messages and phone calls of the day. The many knocks Jack took during his outstanding footballing career came to haunt him in the end and he was for some months of each year in the summer confined to bed with painful rheumatoid arthritis. Jack McConnell is survived by his wife Alice nee Smyth 60 Main Street daughters May and Lauri sons Frank Sean Patsy Gerard Philip Tony and Joe. Cavan County Board of the GAA and Cavan Gaels of which his son Tony is a playing member formed the guard of honour in charge of Chairman TP O Reilly and HL Smith Secretary. Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Visitation of Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry next Sunday.
Wild geese flying low over the town all week on their way to winter quarters in the Bog of Allen.
Cavan Bridge N/S Ina Hickey and Gerry Bradley E/W Maureen McDonald and Kathleen Sullivan. In the Mitchell competition N/S Ina Hickey and Gerry Bradley E/W Brian Tansey and John Aherne.
National Council for the Blind of Ireland Cavan branch 1964. President Dr FPE Smith Secretary Mrs Jimmy Dawson Keadue Lodge Treasurer R A McGrath . Dr T Roche Prevention of blindness centre gave a most enlightening lecture on the developments in the care of Glaucoma and Diabetes the main factors in causing blindness and loss of sight in Ireland among children and adults. He also outlined the big advantages to blind people of guide dogs. Rev Mr Fletcher proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Roche seconded by Father PJ McManus CC.
No Files Available for November 7th 1964.
November 14th 1964 ‘The Bachelors’ fresh from their Royal Command Performance in London’s Palladium have little difficulty packing out the Sport’s Centre in Cavan.
Packed attendance at the 2nd Anglo Celt Staff Dance in the Town Hall with Mick Delahaunty supplying the music. The spot prize of the night was a pedigree French poodle won by Gerry Cumiskey Annalitton Castleblayney county Monaghan while Rose Smith from Castletara won the 2 fireside chairs. Organizing Committee Chairman John Sharkey Joint Treasurers Joan Bergin and Gretta Kerrigan Secretary Leo Ronan Committee Dessie Maguire Jim Logue Teddy McCormack Sean McCormack and Gerry McCourt.
After a damning referee’s report from Phil Brady Castleblayney Killinkere are ‘let off the hook’ by Cavan County Board receiving only 6 months suspension while the culprit Peter Stafford is rewarded with a lenient 12 months suspension from the game after being found guilty of assaulting the referee using foul language and refusing to go to the line when ordered off in the last 6 minutes of the game. Mountnuggent were of course awarded the title and had already brought the trophy home on the day of the final despite protests from the officers of Cavan County Committee of the GAA.
Cavan Gaels beat Cornafean 2-5 to 1-6 in Cornafean to qualify for the 1964 league divisional final. John O Rourke in goals Brian Tighe Jim McDonnell Phil Murray and the peerless Cathal Young were all outstanding for the Gaels.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick E/W Father PJ Gargan and Mattie Corcoran.
Supply poor demand good at Cavan fair where there was also a much better trade in the horse and ponies section. Yearlings £30-35 2 year olds £50-65 3 year olds £75-85 milch cows £30-40 springers £70-90 mincers £30-40 . Working horses £50-55 colts and fillies £45-55 donkies £6-10. Carrying sows £40-45 casseogs £35-40 bonhams £12-14 per pair.
Gala concert in the Poor Clare convent featuring the pupils from Saint Felim’s De La Salle and Poor Clare Convent in aid of the building fund.
November 21st 1964 County Manager Dermot McCarthy announces to Cavan County Council that a new surgical unit to replace the Surgical Hospital has been approved by the Minister for Health and when complete will cost a staggering £300,000 or 9d on the Rates. The old Surgical will be used to accommodate the present overflow from Saint Felim’s Hospital.
John Nallen the well known Galway Mayo and Meath footballer is appointed to the Ulster Bank in Ballyjamesduff. He has played county football for all three counties. John comes from the Dublin Airport branch having previously served in Trim. He was a regular on the Connaught Railway Cup team for many years.
Cavan Gaels qualify for the divisional final of the 1963 league beating luckless Ballyconnell 2-9 to 0-1 at Breffni Park. Ballyconnell short county players Frank Kennedy and Tom Maguire were no match for the town’s men. The Gaels led 1-7 to 0-1 at the interval with the referee being well known Butlersbridge star and ballad singer Ken Browne. Sean Guider was outstanding at midfield for the winners Jim McDonnell was man of the match with great support from Larry Ready Terry Smith Eamonn McGovern Gerry Carroll Jack McEntee PJ Carroll and in the defence John ‘Foley’ O Rourke in goals Hugo Cafferty Donal Crowe and Brian Tighe were sound throughout.
Death of the very popular well known Michael Ryan Abbey Street. He was a native of Tipperary and saw distinguished service with the British Army in World War 1. He celebrated the golden jubilee of his marriage just three months ago. He is survived by his wife 3 sons Robert Patsy and Joe and 1 daughter. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral which took place in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Death of Michael ‘Mickey’ Strong McCurtain Street Clones and native of Saint Brigid’s Terrace Cavan town. He was Sacristan in the old Cathedral and for a period acted as Caretaker Cavan CYMS where he proved himself popular and very efficient. Postman by profession he was later transferred to Clones and built up an awesome reputation in the border town. He was a founder member and Scoutmaster Clones and journeyed each year with the Troop to Enniscrone and other seaside resorts where he invariably met up with his good friend John Donohoe. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral from the Sacred Heart Church Clones with burial later in the adjoining cemetery. His son Brendan flew all the way from San Francisco to be at the funeral of his father.
Vincent Barley from Butlersbridge is appointed Chief Sales Representative Commercial Vehicles at Jackson’s Garage. Vincent is a very well known angler and Chairman of Cavan Angler’s Club.
Cavan Bridge N/S Cyril Arnold and B Roe E/W Joan O Hanlon and Surgeon Maloney.
Doctor Conway Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland will represent Ireland at the Eucharistic Congress in Bombay.
November 28th 1964 Phillip McConnell son of Alice and the late Jack McConnell 2 Ashe Street is appointed Area Supervisor Inland Fisheries Board taking charge of Lough Sheelin and surrounding areas.
Veronica Brady youngest daughter of Danny ‘Gunner’ and Julia Brady Loughduff and a barmaid in the ‘Blue Moon’ bar is appointed first Secretary of the Barmen’s Association. Chairman Ken Browne Vice Chair Chris Rudden Secretary Veronica Brady Treasurer Francis McDermott. Committee John McGovern Brendan Leddy Sean Brady ‘Dew Drop Inn’ Carmel Kiernan and Tom Boylan.
Over 900 attend Smith’s Group dance in the Sport’s Centre where there was valuable spots for each dance as well as a draw for £20 on the door ticket.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Jim Burke and Cyril Arnold.
Paddy O Reilly Church Street beats Gerry Egan Connolly Street in the 1st round of the Christmas snooker competition at Cavan’s CYMS.
Cavan Amateur Dramatic Society will stage their 1st production entitled ‘Candid Peel’ on the stage in the Town Hall on Sunday 13th December 1964.
December 5th 1964 Plebiscite on the changing of names of the streets ends in a farce with only 278 ratepayers out of a total of 445 making the effort to vote. Most areas opt for no change but in some areas change is indicated but cannot proceed as the Council tied themselves to a 2/3 majority. Main Street Church Street Wolfe Tone Street vote to maintain the status quo but areas such as Wesley Street and Half Acre etc show signs of a swing to Ashe Street and Mitchell Street. After a lengthy discussing the matter the Council have decided to go for a clear majority in the next plebiscite to be held early in the new year.
Patrick aged 32 is killed in fatal fall while working on the building of the new church in Ballyjamesduff. Native of Denmore Carrickaboy he fell 17 ½ feet and was admitted unconscious to Cavan’s Surgical Hospital where he died some hours later. He was attended to on the scene by Dr A Cassidy and Reverend Joe Duffy CC. He is survived by his distraught mother brother and sisters.
Richard Morgan NT at the age of only 20 is awarded the Carlisle and Blake award for his excellence as a teacher where he is stationed at Shankill national school Dublin. He is the second eldest child of Mr and Mrs John Morgan Bawnboy and was educated at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan.
Ulster Railway Cup team to play Munster at Croke Park Seamus Hoare Donegal Gabriel Kelly Cavan Bernard Brady Donegal Tony Morris Cavan Dan McCartan Down Tom Maguire Cavan Paul Kelly Donegal Sean Ferriter Donegal Ray Carolan Cavan Sean O Neill Down Jodie O Neill Tyrone Paddy Doherty Down Charlie Gallagher Cavan Joe Carroll Monaghan PT Treacey Fermanagh.
Death of Catherine ‘Katie’ Higgins Church Street. She was wife of Jim Higgins painter and steward Magnet Cinema after a long illness at a young age. She was extremely popular in the town and surrounding areas and was know for her outstanding piety and Christian charity. She was a prominent member of the Legion of Mary and visited Our Lady’s Shrine in Knock on the annual pilgrimage every year. She was a native of the Ballinacargy area and is survived by her husband Jim and young son Tony. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral with burial taking place later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Large store and building at the back of Breffni Motors Church Street purchased by Tractamotors from Michael Smith ‘Oakvale’ for £2,500. Murphy/Quinn were the auctioneers and Tom J Fitzpatrick had carriage of sale.
Cavan Bridge N/S Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald E/W Surgeon Maloney and Jim Burke.
Record crowd at Jackson’s Garage dance in the Town Hall where the music was supplied by Maurice Mulcahy. Hall beautifully decorated and spots for each dance.
In 1963 12 people were killed and 78 injured on the roads in county Cavan.
December 12th 1964 Cavan’s ‘Mighty Avons ‘showband launch the Eddie Masterson penned ‘Tribute to Jim Reeves’ at a reception in Dublin. The band were formed in Ballyhaise in 1960 and went full time professional in 1962. They comprises of Larry Cunningham from Abbeylara Longford the lead vocalist Ronnie Griffith Belgium Park Monaghan Brian Finlay Farnham Street Cavan Mickey Brady Laragh Peter Smith Paddy Smith Jimmy Smith leader and Gerry Walsh from Ballyhaise county Cavan.
On the recommendation of the County MOH John ‘Foley’ O Rourke is allocated 7 Owen Roe Terrace from 2 Creighan Terrace. There were 13 other applications for the house in Owen Roe.
Cavan Gaels the favourites are stopped in their tracks by a resurgent Crosserlough going down 4-7 to 0-4 in the semi final of the 1963 senior league at wet and miserable Cornafean. Crosserlough led by 3-6 to 0-2 at half time. Best for Cavan Gaels were Brian Tighe Eamonn McGovern and Donal Crowe in defence. Only Phillip Murray posed any problems in attack for the fast hard tackling and very fit Crosserlough team.. They will now play Ballyconnell in the 1963 senior league final at Breffni Park.
Outstanding display by Drumalee when they held the county Junior Champions Mountnuggent 0-9 each after 60 action packed minutes at Breffni Park. Drumalee led by 0-6 to 0-2 at the interval. Tony Coyle made some fine saves for Drumalee and kept them in the game when the tide turned in the second half. Sean Woods Raymond Carroll and Tommy Molloy were outstanding in defence. Frankie Walsh and Paddy Lyons edged the midfield exchanges until Paddy retired injured with Tom Flynn shifted from attack very impressive. Donie Fay and Tommy Smith were the outstanding forwards on view.
Cavan County Board announce that the new Intermediate grade in football will be introduced in Cavan next season.
Death of the very popular Joseph ‘Josey’ Johnston Emmett Place and formerly 10 Wolfe Tone Street Cavan. Josey worked as a butcher in Granard county Longford having previously served in Griffith Black’s in Bridge Street. He was an extremely popular decent man of an old Cavan family being son of Patrick Johnston Labour member of Cavan UDC for many years. He is survived by his wife and 2 young sons Patrick and Martin. Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral and removal to the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan ICA choir entertain the Christmas shoppers in Cavan town where their collection in aid of the NCBI and patient comfort care Saint Phelim’s Hospital was generously supported.
Owing to the death of Josie Johnston the annual dance of the Labour Party Cavan branch fixed for the Town Hall last Sunday was postponed and will now take place at the same venue next Sunday.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Gerard Bradley E/W Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan Munster and Leinster Bank.
Doctor Robert B Hayes will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society’s Christmas evening in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
December 19th 1964 Cavan/Dublin Association hold their annual dinner in the North Coast Hotel Portmarnock. The guests included Con P Smith President and his wife Mary. Oliver Finlay a native of Bridge Street Cavan was an excellent MC.
Tom and Mrs Brady announce the opening of the new banqueting hall at the refurbished Ulster Arms with music by Gowna based Hi Lows on Tuesday December 29th 1964 dress optional and tickets 25/- each.
Cavan Nurses 1st ever dinner dance a great success at Cavan’s number 1 nightspot the new Ulster Arms ballroom. The organizers included Rose Meehan Bridge Street Ann Kelly Margaret Quinn and Kay Reilly.
Pictured are the glamour girls from the Vera Brady fashion chain Cavan Longford and Athlone with the proprietors Andy and Vera Gilchreest.
Crosserlough serve notice that they are once again emerging as a footballing force in the county beating Ballyconnell 0-9 to 1-2 to win the 1963 senior league championship at sparsely attended Breffni Park in wet conditions played on a treacherous surface. Former Saint Pat’s all star and Army cadet Philip McMenamin was man of the match for Crosserlough at centre field, his catching kicking of a heavy greasy ball was a revelation and he is surely in line for a call up to the Cavan senior ranks. Padraic Boyle and former county star Hubert Gaffney were the pick of the forward. Crosserlough led by 0-5 to nil at the interval.
Cavan Amateur Dramatic Society CADS outstanding production of ‘Candid Peel’ in the Town Hall. Pictured are the cast Airmid O Hanlon Mary Glavey Teresa Kitson Patricia O Leary Mary Cullivan Eileen Lynch Carmel McDonald Paddy Hanley Humphrey Craven Barry O Sullivan Don McMullin Producer and actor and Barry Cullen. Stage sets by Doreen McMullin assisted by Joan O Hanlon and Bridie Galligan. Lighting by Philip Cullivan and Smyth’s 60 Main Street. Make up Marese Binchey and Dole Cullivan.
Death of Josephine ?? 11 Saint Pappin’s Road Ballymun in the Richmond Hospital Dublin. She was formerly Josephine Soden daughter of the late Peter Soden formerly of Main Street (Provider’s ) who was a former Chairman of Cavan County Council and Cavan Urban Council. She is survived by her husband and daughters as well as her mother brothers and sisters.
James J McNally is appointed Inspector Garda in Cavan replacing Inspector JF Cooney who has been transferred to Drogheda on promotion. Inspector McNally was formerly Station Sergeant in Granard.
Sympathy is extended to Liam Bogue on the death of his father Maurice Bogue 1 Saint Mary’s Villas Drogheda. He is responsible for the’ Bogue Clock’ in Croke Park which times all the big fixtures at the national GAA venue. His wife died just three months ago.
Children of Mary Sodality organize a super day out for the children of Saint Joseph’s Orphanage Cavan when the girls visited Toyland receiving a parcel each from Santa Claus. They were later entertained to high tea before departing for home.
Cavan Bridge Club Winners of the Christmas prize Surgeon PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt.
New Cavan Chess Club Chairman Jim Scanlon Secretary P Smith. Session each Wednesday in the Farnham Arms Hotel.
Death of famous Butlersbridge merchant James Donohoe at his residence Grellagh Carrickaboy . He was known throughout a large area and was extremely popular as a Publican (Derragarra Inn) in Butlersbridge which was burnt down in a tragic fire in 1954 after which James discontinued the business and sold the site to Harry O Connell BE. He is survived by one brother. Funeral from Saint Dympna’s Church Lower Lavey to the adjoining cemetery.
December 26th 1964 Among the stories in this week’s Christmas number of the Anglo Celt are ‘A Christmas Caper’ by Joe Reilly of Drumcrave and ‘Turbulent Times at Cavan Hiring Fair’ by Jimmy McEntee Church Street a linotype operator in the Celt.
The Editorial by Edward O Hanlon calls on all the readers to keep Christmas ‘Happy and Safe’
The winner of the Christmas Hamper at Cavan CYMS is John McInerney of Pullabawn. Pictured at the draw in Cavan CYMS in the ‘Hut’ Farnham Street are Eamonn Higgins J Bohan Michael Murray Kieran Cullivan Secretary Jimmy McCormack President and Father PJ Gargan Chaplain.
Death of Rose Anne Freehill at the residence of her son in law Owen Cusack Drumlark. She is survived by her daughter son in law and grandchildren. Funeral from Saint Aidan’s church Butlersbridge to Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
.Small supply and poor demand for turkeys at the last Christmas turkey market. Hens opened early in the morning at 4/- per lb but dropped back to 3/9 in poor demand while cocks were available at 2/6 per lb all day.
Christmas Whist N/S Maureen Hunt and Mrs M O Sullivan 2nd Tommy McCormick and H Carthy 3rd Dermot Morgan and Jim Mansfield E/ W Maureen McDonald and Mr R McCarthy 2nd Joan O Hanlon and E Roe 3rd Mrs G Bradley and Kathleen Sullivan.
Among the early visitors to Saint Phelim’s Hospital are the boys of Saint Patrick’s College laden down with gifts singing Christmas songs and hymns accompanied by Father Torlac O Reilly. The girls of Loreto College sang hymns in each of the festively decorated wards accompanied by a very generous Santa Claus who distributed gifts to all the patients. Later in the week the patients were entertained by Margaret English and her Troupe and the Power School of Dancing. Mountnuggent ICA were down with home made gifts distributed to all the patients.
Kathleen Lunn Mrs Simpson and Elizabeth Mullery are pictured assisting Santa to distribute gifts to a record crowd of school children in the Town Hall on Christmas Eve.
Death of Michael Augustine McDwyer in Lancashire England at the age of 59. He was a former Surgeon in the Surgical Hospital as well as the Mater Hospital Dublin before setting up a General Practice in Oldham Lancashire where he worked as a Consultant for many of the famous local hospitals as well as carrying out a private practice. He was a regular visitor to Lough Sheelin being a keen swimmer and angler. Survived by his brother Peter County Registrar Belturbet Edward NT Ballinagh and sister Mrs A Wright Harold’s Cross Road Dublin. Burial took place in Cullies cemetery .
Tony McConnell 2 Ashe Street and Parnell Road Navan a member of Meath County Council staff in Navan passes his final exam to qualify as a Chartered Secretary. Tony will take up his new appointment as a Staff Officer in Carlow County Council on the 16th January 1965. He is second youngest son of Alice and the late Jack McConnell 2 Ashe Street Cavan.
Father Matt Lynch from Mountnuggent is the only Cavan man ordained by Bishop of Iba Philippines at the ordination ceremony in Saint Columban’s Dalgan Park Navan.
January 2nd 1965 Hi Lows attract a capacity attendance to the official opening of the new ballroom and banqueting hall at the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Cavan Past and Present Boy Scouts present their new pantomime ‘Finn the Fool’ in the Town Hall from 3rd -10th January 1965 and in the Marian Hall Milltown Dublin on Sunday 17th January at 8:30 pm admission is 4/- reserved 3/- and 2/-
Cavan traders report a bumper Christmas for business in the town with many of them reporting record takings for the Festive season.
Edward O Hanlon reports that the Wren Boys are steadily dying out and that the old custom has now become a nuisance to private householders on Saint Stephen’s Day.
Death of Edward Coyle Mons Terrace in Saint Felim’s Hospital at the age of 86. Veteran of World War 1 1914-1918 where he lost an eye in action. On his return from the War he was appointed a Postman at Cavan Post Office where he worked until his retirement. He was an extremely popular and generous citizen with particular emphasis on assisting his many customers when they were in need. He is survived by his son and step daughter. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Sympathy is extended to Sean Soden Upper Main Street on the tragic death of his father Bernard Monaghan Vermont Menlough county Galway as he crossed the road. He was a native of Mullaghmagavin Ballyjamesduff. Check Mrs Soden.
The orphans in Saint Joseph’s Industrial School Cavan are reported to have had a wonderful Christmas with the Children of Mary taking a mini bus load of the children to Toyland to meet Santa Claus. While the majority of them stayed with local families during the Christmas period. Santa Claus visited the Convent on two occasions over Christmas with a gift for each of the children.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated the midnight Mass in the Cathedral assisted by Fathers Paddy Mallon Torlac O Reilly deacon Raymond Brady sub deacon and Sean O Reilly dean Saint Patrick’s College master of ceremonies. The sacred music was provided by the Cathedral Choir under the direction of Father ABC McGrath with Charlie McGriskin on the organ. Father Joe Dolan celebrated the 9 am Mass in the Convent while Father Ray Brady was the celebrant of the 10 children’s Mass in the Cathedral and Father John Maguire DI celebrated the 11:30 Mass while Father PJ McManus was the celebrant of the midnight Mass in Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn. Father Dan Gallogly celebrated the Midnight Mass in Saint Felim’s Hospital where Sister M Mercy was on the organ.
Among the entertainers to Saint Felim’s Hospital on Christmas Day were Paddy McEntee Pee Galligan Michael O Callaghan John Reilly Mel Doherty and Charlie Coyle. In the evening Mattie Hand and Stan Mullery staged a most enjoyable picture show.
The hilarious Desert Fool in the Town Hall starring past and present members of Cavan CBSI includes John O Connor pictured as the principal attraction.
January 9th 1965 On the front page Louis Blessing is pictured addressing the 1st Barman’s Association Dinner Dance in the new Ulster Arms ballroom.
The Rolling Stones create bedlam on tour of Ireland that included two concerts in the Adelphi Cinema in Dublin and the Savoy Cinema in Cork in which the band played five numbers drowned out completely by the screams from the capacity audience many of them particularly girls storming the stage where security and Gardai had to intervene. Saint John’s Ambulance Brigade treated several of the patrons who fainted or who had gone totally hysterical. In Cork the scenes in Dublin were repeated with members of the audience pelting the British group with jelly beans.
Death of the great Jimmy O Dea at the age of 66 in Saint Steven’s Hospital Dublin after a long battle with cancer. He was one of Ireland’s greatest comedians and formed a great partnership with Maureen Potter in the famous Theatre Royal. In fact his last public appearance was when he attended the opening of the new Pantomime ‘Sinbad the Sailor’ in the Gaiety on Christmas Eve meeting all the cast and friends for the last time. On Christmas Day RTE screened a special tribute to the great man entitled the ‘Life and Times of Jimmy O Dea’. He was personal friend of President Eamonn De Velera and grew up with Taoiseach Sean Lemass being Best Man at Lemass’ wedding.
Kevitt Castle weather station report that a respectable 38.08 inches of rain fell on 213 days in 1964. It was one of the driest years on record and only for the blip of a record 6 inches of rain falling between 4th -9th of October it would have been the driest since records began.
Patrick Sullivan son of the late Mr and Mrs Sullivan dies in Baltimore USA. He is survived by his brothers Joey and Barney in New York. While his sister Mary Bremies died on the 20th of December in New York and is survived by Barney and Joey in New York.
Same Week: “The Desert Fool is A Riot” stars of the show are Mel Doherty, John O Connor, Phil Murray, Joe Connolly, Gene Cullivan, Séamus McCormack, Hugo Cafferty, Paddy McNamara, Eamonn and Oliver Higgins. Star item is Cavan’s own Bachelors Paddy Lyons, Michael Rafferty and Dessie Maguire. Chorus: Paddy Smallhorne, Terry Brady, Martin Clarke, Michael Walsh, Liam Cooke, Peter McGinnity. Arabs are Brian Sullivan, Paddy McNamara, Oliver O Donnell, Hugo Cafferty, Patsy Smith, Joe Hill, Jimmy Mulcahy, Matt Donnelly and Michael Smith. Orchestra Jackie Fitzpatrick, Dermot Smith, Miss Scanlon with pupils Helena Smith, Bridget Finegan, Nuala Lee, and Helen Conaty. Eamon Brady is on the drums while Eileen Morgan is once again the pianist. Script and Production are by Father Torlac O Reilly, Mel Doherty and John O Connor. Stage Managers Joe Cullivan, Greg Sheridan, Joe and Peter Galligan. Effects are by Paddy Ronaghan and Stan Mullery while Oliver Smyth is in charge of the lights.
Cavan Barman’s Association is the event of the year with 230 people attending their 1st annual Dinner Dance in the Ulster Arms. Ken Browne is Chairman, Francis McDermott Treasurer and Veronica Brady (Sharkey ) is the Secretary. Photographs on both front and back page feature Louis Blessing (Chairman of the Licensed Vintners)
Cavan News Items Finn The Fool and other items print Page 12.
January 16th 1965 Sensation as Terence O Neill the Ulster Prime Minister invites Sean Lemass to Belfast for the first ever meeting of the two heads of state. O Neill had informed the British Government of his intention before the meeting.
Cmdt Benny Sullivan MD leaves for United Nation’s duty in Cyprus with the advance party of the 4th Infantry Battalion. He is a member of the famous Sullivan family from Cavan town.
The Maloney Family Solicitors buy ‘Windermere’ Cootehill Road for £4,800.
Death of Helen Leddy College Street. She was wife of Peter Post Office Cavan at Lisdarn Hospital. She was an extremely popular charitable woman and her death at such a young age is deeply regretted. She is survived by her sons daughter mother sister relatives and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Death of Margaret Miney at the residence of her brother Thomas Rossa Place. She was a native of Lacken and came to live in Rossa Place in recent years. She made many friends in Cavan and her death is a great shock to her neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Potahee cemetery.
Big billiard’s competition at Cavan CYMS with a top prize of £5 and a solid silver cup 2nd £3 and 3rd and 4th £1 each. Entries are 3/- and each game costs 2/-.
Kathleen Brady Francis Street will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Club in the Ulster Arms Hotel this week.
Sharp increase in prices at Cavan Fair with increases in cattle pigs and horses many of which were scarce and dear. Prices ranged from £8-10 dearer than the December fair. Whitehead bull calves £25-30 yearlings £40-50 Two year olds £65-75 springers £70-100 milch cows 55-65 mincers £40-50 working horses £55-60 ponies scarce and dear £35-45 carrying sows £35-42-10-0.
Death of PN Smith Solicitor Farnham Street at the age of 68 at a Dublin Private Nursing Home. Educated at Clongowes and Trinity College he later served in World War 1 where he was captured and taken prisoner by the Germans. Later he managed to escape and made his way safely back to Cavan. He qualified as a Barrister in 1920 and was admitted as a Solicitor in 1923 succeeding his father Louis Smith Crown Solicitor for Cavan who died in 1923 and took over as principal of Louis CP Smith and Company Solicitors Cavan. He was Father of Cavan Bar Association and President of Cavan Agricultural Show for many years. He was a member of Cavan Urban District Council for a long period and was President and founding member of Cavan Fine Gael party. He was an outstanding golfer and was a past Captain of County Cavan Golf Club. He had a very fertile brain and his views were sought on historical as well as economic matters pertaining to the well being of the state. He had a commanding old world charm and presence. He was the founding member of Cavan Boy Scout’s 2nd Troupe and was actively involved with John Donohoe in the welfare and running of the scouts. He was commander in chief of the reserve force of county Cavan LDF during the Emergency from 1939-1945. Among the dignitaries at the Removal from Dublin were James Dillon leader of Fine Gael and the Opposition Jerry Sweetman TD Justice Cecil Lavery TF O Higgins SC TD Paddy O Reilly TD Professor WD Finlay and General Richard Mulcahy. The remains were received at the Cathedral by Father Patrick J Gargan CC. There was a packed attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral celebrated by Father Philip Walsh CM nephew Fathers PJ McManus was deacon while Phelim McGovern was sub deacon. Father PJ Gargan was master of ceremonies and there was a large attendance of clergy and distinguished visitors from the legal and political professions. The chief mourners were Mrs PJ Walsh Dublin Dore Smith Cavan Rev P Walsh and Patrick Walsh Dublin nephews. Burial took pace later in Saint Felim’s cemetery Ballinagh.
January 23rd 1965 De La Salle Brothers entertain the De La Salle team winners of last summer’s Urban League final at Saint Felim’s school. Pictured are Rev Brother Cyril trainer Brother Ultan and captain Micheal ‘Moucher’ Galligan along with his team mates.
Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhain 1965 Honary Presidents Dr Brian Galligan and Brian Coleman Vice President Micheal Galligan Saint Felim’s Hospital and Paddy Woods Saint Phelim’s Place Chairman Seamus De Faoite Vice Chairman Sergeant Michael Twoomey Joint Secretaries Vera Bohan and Francis McDermott Treasurer PJ Carroll Assistant Treasurer Mel Doherty. Committee Patsy Maloney Miss R Butler May O Reilly Mrs O’ Reilly and M/S Bennie Hannigan Sean Sharkey and Kevin Downey. It was unanimously decided to invite Donal O Morain Chairman of Gael Linn to the annual dinner dance on Saint Patrick’s night where he will be guest of honour.
Big turn out for the silver and gold fainne examinations in the De La Salle School with sessions on both Saturday morning and afternoon.
Johnny Smith of Kilnavara is pictured with his star greyhound ‘Son of Lulu’ who will run in the Irish Derby at Clonmel. Cavan Bridge Club N/S Surgeon Cullen and Maggie Hickey tie with Jim Burke and H Carthy E/W Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey. The Howell competition was won by Peggy Willock and Jim Rafter.
January 30th 1965 Most Rev Dr William Conway Archbishop of Armagh is appointed a Cardinal and will receive his red hat from Pope Paul VI in Rome on February 22nd. Great rejoicing throughout the land as he becomes the first native of Belfast to receive the honour and the youngest at age 52 Archbishop of Armagh to be appointed a Cardinal. Archbishop John Heenan of Westminster is also named as a new Cardinal.
Death of Sir Winston Churchill dies at his home in London in his 91st year. He is described as ‘England’s greatest ever man’. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh lead the tributes and he will be accorded as State funeral from Saint Paul’s Cathedral in London. “Immortal”, “Untamed Warrior” “Colossus” are some of the tributes paid to him. He will be buried at Blaydon cemetery just a mile from the home of his birth at Blenheim Castle.
Cyril Anderson (Driver) and John Cosgrove (Navigator) are winners of the Cavan Motor Rally2nd Mervyn Johnston and D Walsh 3rd Colm Smith and P Trapp. The winners averaged an impressive 20 mph over the difficult 37 mile course.
This is the first in the 10 series rallies and the leaders on the board are Cyril Anderson Mervyn Johnston followed by Colm Smith.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs W Crean ‘Sunnymeade’ Cathedral Road on the death of her sister Mrs Robert Halloran at the City Hospital in Belfast.
The Mighty Avons Showband are appearing for the first time on Radio Eireann’s 17 Club while lead singer Larry Cunningham is a guest on the popular RTE ‘Jamboree Show’ next Wednesday.
‘Windermere’ Drumalee is sold in trust to Sean V Kelly Solicitors for an impressive £4,800. Murphy/Quinn were the auctioneers and Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitors had carriage.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Alice Elliott 57 Church Street and Paddy Dunne Moynehall on the death of their mother Mrs Margaret Dunne Johnstown Delvin county Westmeath. Funeral from Killulagh Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/W H Carthy and R McGrath. Howell Cup winners were Mr and Mrs Jim Beirne.
Doctor B Ghatalia will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms.
Death of Susan Galligan late of Banahoo at the residence of her daughter Kathleen Reilly Ashe Street. She is survived by her sister daughter brother and grandchildren. Funeral from the Cathedral was large and representative with burial later in Drumavaddy.
Pictured at the recent Smith’s Garage dinner dance Miss M Kane assistant secretary Con P and Mrs Smith Miss M Donohoe Staff Secretary E Flood Vice Chairman Jimmy Mulcahy D Greenan Treasurer B Smith P Connolly Gerry Fitzmaurice Eamonn Brady and Dick Mulcahy.
February 6th 1965: Cavan Circuit Court opens with tributes to the late PN Smith Solicitor Farnham Street. Justice Dermot Dunleavy led the tributes and associated with his remarks were Tom Fitzpatrick President Cavan ~Bar Association Superintendent F McCague. Jack Binchey his friend employer and now partner for 14 years thanked everybody and spoke about the essential simplicity of the great PN who applied common sense to the most complex of problems. Jack pointed out that PN had a great regard for the youth and spoke of his kindness and decency even when the youngsters didn’t know he was assisting them. He had a great career and was a veteran of World War 1 as well as taking a leading part in leading the Reserve Force in county Cavan during the Emergency. He had no equal as an economist and his opinion was canvassed by people in the highest offices of the State. Alfred Myles Smith as next of kin thanked everybody for their kind remarks.
Over 100 old folks attend the gala dinner and entertainment in the Town Hall. Among the distinguished guests were Brother Ultan De La Salle school and John Anderson MA Headmaster of the Royal School. Seamus De Faoite was master of ceremonies with the musical and singing items contributed by a galaxy of local artistes including Benny O Rourke Jimmy Mallon Molly McGurk and Mel Doherty. Kathleen Lunn Chairman of the local Red Cross branch who organized the party returned thanks at the end of a memorable and most enjoyable evening.
Saint Louis Convent Monaghan Cavan branch hold their annual reunion and dinner in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are P Watters President Una Herron Secretary Kathleen McKenna Treasurer Mrs J Martin Miss Molly Finegan N McGovern Una McGovern Mrs Peter McDwyer President of the Loreto Past Pupils Union Mrs E McKiernan Mrs Vincent O Connor Mrs P McAdam and Miss B Keelan.NT.
County Cavan Golf Club 1965 President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Captain Doctor Dominic McCabe Secretary Paddy Fleming Treasurer Seamus Fox. Committee Tommy Aylmer Liam Bogue and Jack Brady Phil Cullivan Tom Hickey Leo McDonald Brendan J Murray Edward T O Hanlon PJ O Neill and Dr FPE Smith.
After the confraternity devotions and benediction in the Cathedral on Wednesday the 3rd of February celebrated by Father PJ McManus CC the members of the large congregation had the traditional blessing of the throats on the feast of Saint Blasise.
The famous ‘Moonlight Players; from Castletara are revived and will present their new play ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ written by their producer Joe Reilly in Killoughter Hall on the first Sunday in Lent and in Lower Lavey on the second Sunday in Lent.
Onwards and upwards for the Mighty Avons after their appearance on Radio Eireann and ‘Country Jamboree on RTE as they pack out the Town Hall for the Mineral Water’s Staff Dance. The hall was beautifully decorated and spots were given out for each dance.
Sympathy is extended to Walter Little on the death of his sister Mrs Olive Hannigan Sarsfield Road Clontarf. Funeral from Saint John’s Church of Ireland Longford to the family burial ground.
Death of James Quinn in Cookestown. He was the proprietor of the ‘Eagle Bar’ for many years and later bought the ‘Old Globe Hotel’ in Main Street opposite Maurice Brady’s . He is survived by his wife and family.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Beirne and Jim Rafter E/W Mr and Mrs McCarthy.
Cavan Gaels 1965: Chairman Paddy Conaty, Vice Chairman Tommy Gilroy, Secretary Sean Galligan, Assistant Secretary Tommy Hughes and Treasurer Tommy Garvey.
February 13th 1965 Second summit as Terence O Neill and his officials travel to Dublin for prolonged talks lasting over four hours with the Taoiseach Sean Lemass and member of the Cabinet in Iveagh House.
The legendary James Donoghue from College Street the oldest serving linotype operator in the world is presented with a gold watch at the annual dinner of Cavan’s Anglo Celt in Crover House. James has served over 67 years as a linotype operator in the Anglo Celt and the directors and staff paid tribute to this grand old man. Gerry Kelly Connolly Street who has served over 58 years in the Celt as a machine operator was also the recipient of a presentation. James replied by singing his party piece ‘Sweet Genevieve’. Sean Sharkey Chairman of the social committee of the Anglo Celt presided.
Sudden death of Danny Smith Publican and Merchant Butlersbridge. He was a native of Corriga Crosskeys and was only 55. He was an outstanding footballer with Cavan Slashers winning three senior county championship medals. He was extremely well known throughout county Cavan and his pub was a frequent stop for visitors passing through the Bridge. He purchased the premises from Vincent Bartley in 1941 and built a thriving business known throughout the area and beyond for its excellent beverages and gentle and courteous atmosphere. He is survived by his wife two sons Con Assistant Secretary Cavan County Board GAA and former Cavan and Ulster footballer Kevin who is a Solicitor in Dublin and two daughters together with his mother brothers and sister. There was an overflow attendance at the Requiem Mass in Saint Aidan’s Church with burial in the New cemetery.
Death of Harriett Niblock College Street at Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan. She was a member of a very old Cavan family who were deeply respected and deservedly popular. There was a capacity attendance at the Service from Saint John’s Parish Church Cavan to the New cemetery on the Dublin Road.
Garda Pat Gaffey son of Garda Bill and Susan Gaffey Church Street makes national headlines when he cleverly intervenes to stop the Ormond Cinema in Greystones from being robbed for the third time in 10 days. Pat foiled the thieves one man and one woman who were escaping with 5,000 cigarettes and arrested them.
Sympathy is extended to Mary McCarthy from Farnham Street on the death of her sister Teresa Glennon Kilmer Balivor county Meath . She was extremely well known and popular in the area being the mother of four children.
Cavan Bridge Mrs H Carthy and E Roe E/W Miss A Kelly and Ann McEneaney.
Angela Clarke will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society next week in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Cavan Fair Good demand with prices well up on the previous fair. Yearlings £38-48 2 year olds £60-65 3 year olds £65-75 milch cows £55-65 mincers £35-45 calves heifers £20-24. Working horses £40-45 ponies £25-35 colts and fillies £40-50 knackers £35-50. Carrying sows £35-40 casseogs £32.50 to £37-.50 and bonhams £10-14 per pair.
~Variety musical comedy act for ‘Tops of Breffni’ talent competition. Firms organizations clubs are invited to submit a team for the competition which commences in the Town Hall on the first Sunday in Lent. Same adjudicators for all first round clashes. Cash and trophies for the winners of each category. Enquiries to Mary McGoldrick NT Poor Clare Convent Cavan. All proceeds will go to the Poor Clare School building fund.
February 20th 1965 Death of McGearty nee Reilly?? Butlersbridge. Survived by her husband Michael family brother relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge to Saint Aidan’s cemetery on the Clones Road.
Death of Anne Reilly Poles wife of Edward Reilly nee Flood at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Survived by her husband sons daughters brothers sisters and a wide circle of family and friends. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of the well known John Sheridan Butlersbridge on Thursday 18th February 1965 at Saint Phelim’s Hospital at the early age of 57 after a long illness. He was one of the oldest and most respected people in the Bridge and was a former star footballer with Saint Aidan’s GFC. For many years he worked in McCarren and Company cycling in and out in all weathers. He is survived by his wife Lily five sons Tom John Oliver Niall and Brendan four daughters Margie Kathleen Maura Cora. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’s church where the members of the local club formed a guard of honour with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated.
“For Bicycles and Prams Guns Ammunition Fishing Tackle and after sales service call to Lee Brother’s Bridge Street.”
“Church Amplification JF McMahon RE. Specialists in all types of amplification. 10 Church Street Enniskillen”
Annual door to door collection for the Blind will be taken up by the Cavan Branch Finance Committed in the coming week. All are asked to contribute generously.
Don McMullin continues to expand ‘The Rival’s Inn’ formerly Paddy Smith’s ‘Railway Hotel’ by acquiring the adjacent premises owned by Mr Loughran for £2,525. Eddie O Gorman Main Street was the Auctioneer while Sean Kelly had carriage.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/W Peggy Willock and Muriel Doherty. Session each week in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Philip McConnell 2 Ashe Street a Superintendent in the Inland Fisheries Trust in charge of Lough Sheelin and the surrounding area will give a lecture and film show at the annual general meeting of Cavan Angler’s Club.
February 27th 1965 Income from VAT surpasses all expectations netting the exchequer an impressive £13,662,000 in the first year of operation. Dr Ryan Minister for Finance announced in the Dail.
Pope Paul VI and the College of Cardinals confirm William Conway Archbishop of Armagh and twenty seven other applicants as cardinals at their consistory in Rome where the Belfast native received his red hat to now be numbered among the 103 princes of the Church. Sean Lemass the Taoiseach represented the Irish people at the ceremony in the Vatican Palace.
Jimmy McEntee Church Street and formerly of the ‘Bhreifne Bar 57 Main Street is the guest of honour of D Company FCA as he retires from his post of Captain of the Company after 25 years dedicated distinguished service. Later Cmdt Jim Scanlon Officer Commanding D Company presented Jimmy with an inscribed solid gold wrist watch.
Cavan Golf Club. Presentation to Phil Lawlor Junior at Social in the Club. On Tuesday film show ‘Two To Play’ featuring Christy O Connor competing in the ‘Sweet Afton’ and Master’s in Augusta sponsored by PJ Carroll and Company Dundalk with admission 2/-.
Death of John Brady Wolfe Tone Street. He was one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected residents. Veteran of the First World War 1914-1918 he later worked as a Clerk in TJ Smith’s Solicitor’s Main Street. He is survived by one nephew Joey Brady Wolfe Tone Street.
Great victory for Cavan Bridge Club as Cyril Arnold and Father Sean Reilly Saint Patrick’s College win the Open Bridge Competition in Bettystown sponsored by The Gate Bridge Club Drogheda. At the conclusion of the competition the Cavan pair were presented with the prestigious McQuillan Cup.
The ever popular Mighty Avons create another record when giving their services free they attract the biggest crowd ever to attend a dance in the Town Hall. So successful was the function that the organizers were able to send £300 to the Irish Red Cross for ‘Freedom From Hunger’.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan and E/W Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Trophies for the forthcoming talent contest ‘The Tops of Breffni’ donated by the Smith Motor Group are on display in Provider’s window. Pictured is Eamonn Kelly son of the manager of Provider’s Stephen Kelly admiring the silverware.
March 6th 1965 Cardinal Archbishop of Armagh returns in triumph from Rome where he is met at Dublin Airport by An Taoiseach Sean Lemass The Tanaiste Mr McEntee Oliver Moran Minister for Lands and Frank Aiken Minster for External Affairs. :Later the new Cardinal tours his home Diocese of Armagh where the crowds were so dense and pressing on the safe passage of the car and the cardinal that he had to stick his hand out the window so that his adoring parishioners could kiss his ring !
Vincent Dowling leading actor with the Abbey Theatre will adjudicate at Cavan Drama Festival. He is a star of radio TV and films and recently starred in ‘Young Cassidy’ a film about the early years of Sean O Casey the well known Irish playwright. The Festival commences on Sunday the 14th March 1965.
Big increase for Rate and Rent collectors at Cavan UDC as a result of the National Wage Agreement. The collectors are to get an increase of 12 ½ % or £115 per annum bringing their salaries up to £675 per annum for this particular round.
Cavan Engineering hold their 1st Staff Dance in the Town Hall. Pictured are the organizing committee Sean Sharkey H Scherfenberg representing his father Mr K Dowd Miss M Clarke Secretary P Henley Chairman Joey Browne Joint Treasurer Pat Hand S Browne Assistant Secretary J O Rourke J Sexton B Hynes and H Deniger.
March 6th 1965 Joe and Mary Pryce, Brother Ultan and Brendan Dunne are pictured at the Boy Scouts Musical Society Annual Dinner in the Ulster Arms.
Baskets made by the blind people of county Cavan are on sale nationwide. The number of visits by the Instructor Eileen Lynch 79 Church Street continues to increase and more funding is called for in the annual door to door collection for the National Council for the Blind in Cavan and surrounding areas.
Sir Roger Casement is given a State funeral in Dublin after his remains were released by the British authorities. The Irish patriot who was hanged for treason sabotage and espionage in 1916 at Pentonville prison London. His remains were taken from the Pro Cathedral after solemn Requiem Mass and carried by six NCOs with the lead coffin draped in the Tricolour carried on a gun carriage through the thronged streets of Dublin to his final resting place at Glasnevin cemetery
William Britton former Manager of the Munster and Leinster Bank (AIB) has died at his residence in Bray county Wicklow. He is a former winner of the AAA title for hammer throwing. Funeral took place to Little Bray cemetery.
First signs of spring as young Noel and his sister Eileen Lee gather primroses in the snow and leave them with the Editor of the Anglo Celt.
Cavan Bridge Doctor PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Mrs Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Ladie’s Golf 1965 in Ulster Arm’s Hotel. President Dorie Smith Captain Carmel McDonald Secretary Muriel Doherty Treasurer Joan O Hanlon Handicap Secretary Kathleen Morgan. Committee Mrs Aylmer Cissie Blessing Kathleen Brady Molly Finegan Kitty Jenkins Kathleen Kenny Eileen Lynch Connie McEntee and Bridie Smyth.
Vera Brady’s Fashion and Bridal show attracts a capacity, captivated audience to Cavan Town Hall.
March 13th 1965 Dr BT Cullen Open Bridge Tournament is won by Dublin pair Mrs RH Watchern and J Lane 2nd TG O Riordan and J Mullen. There was an entry of 96 playing 24 tables.
Patrick McGoohan star of screen TV and radio has Mohill connections. The only boy of a family of five he was born in America but returned with his parents Thomas and Mrs McGoohan in 1932. After a number of years on the farm in Mohill they emigrated to Sheffield and later London where he now lives. He took a leading role in Brendan Behan’s ‘The Quare Fella’ and is the star of the present hit series on TV ‘Danger Man’.
Charlie Gallagher and Gabriel Kelly the latter for the second successive year are included in the All Star Football selection sponsored by ‘Gaelic Weekly’. Team John Geraghty Galway Gabriel Kelly Cavan Noel Tierney Galway Peter Darby Meath Enda Colleran Galway Paddy Holden Dublin Frank Lynch Louth Mick O Connell Kerry Mick Reynolds Galway Cyril Donlon Galway Mattie McDonagh Galway Mickey Kearns Sligo Sean O Neill Down Charlie Gallagher Cavan and Paddy Doherty Down.
Cavan County Board Hurling Chairman TJ O Reilly Vice Chairman PJ O Neill Treasurer Paddy Donohoe Secretary TP O Reilly. Organizer Cavan town area Brother Cyril De La Salle School.
Patsy Sheils and Vincent O Connor are the winners of the Nine Hole Stroke competition at County Cavan Golf Club.
Mountnuggent the Cavan Junior Champions take on local club Drumalee in the County Junior League Final replay at Breffni Park on Sunday the 14th of March 1965. Admission is 2/- and the sideline is 1/- extra.
Paddy O Reilly Church Street takes on Joe McCusker Main Street in the Final of the CYMS Billiard’s Handicap in the Clubrooms on Sunday. Visitors are cordially invited to attend.
Sympathy is extended to Mary Glavey Chiropodist Drumalee Cavan on the death of her father John Glavey Athlone at Portuncula Hospital Ballinasloe. Funeral took place to Glenowen cemetery.
Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan will hold dancing exhibitions at vantage points throughout the town on Saint Patrick’s Day followed by an all star dress dinner and ceilidhe in the Ulster Arms Hotel at which new local ballad group the Breffni Balladeers will make their debut.
Death of Paddy O Reilly Drumelis. He was an old and respected resident. He is survived by his nieces and nephews. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Burke E/W Ann Kelly and Anne McEneaney.
Prices remain well up at Cavan Fair but sluggish demand reported in all sectors. In the horse trade there was a noticeable fall off in the price of knackers.
Death of the very well know highly popular Garda Sergeant Patrick J McGrath 3 Saint Phelim’s Place and latterly since his retirement Bray county Wicklow at the age of 62. He joined the Garda at their inception in 1922 and served in Trim Tullamore Kildare New Ross and Dundrum county Tipperary. He came to Cavan as Sergeant in 1944 and was the Weights and Measures Inspector in Cavan for 20 years until his retirement in 1964. He was an outstanding horticulturist and won the Cavan Urban Council best garden award every year since its inception. He was an outstandingly courteous man and easy to speak to and approach for advice. He is survived by his wife and three daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Our Lady Queen of Peace Bray to Saint Peter’s cemetery Little Bray.
Pope Paul tells pilgrims in Saint Peter’s Rome that under an edict of the Vatican Council all ceremonies in the Catholic Church will discontinue in Latin and the local language will be used heralding in a new era of spiritual renewal within the Catholic Church.
March 20th 1965:Paddy O Reilly beats Gene McCusker (pictured) in CYMS Billiards Handicap before a capacity crowd in the Clubrooms ‘The Hut’ Farnham Street. Father P J Gargan(Donor) presented the trophy.
Alexei Leonov becomes the first man to walk in space when he leaves the Russian space ship to walk around in space attached to the space ship by a life line. Alexei moved as far away from the space craft as five meters travelling at the same speed in airless space of 17,500 miles per hour. The Pilot of the space craft was 19 year old Pavel Beyayev.
Two local candidates in the forthcoming General Election are John O Rourke UDC a trade union official from 9 Jubilee Terrace and now employed by McCarren and Company standing for Labour and John Tully Glenconnor Castletara bidding to put back the clock and recapture his old seat for Clann Na Poblachta.
The Breffni Balladeers starring Patricia McFeeley Matt Donnolly Ben Gaffney and Peter and Joe Galligan make their stage debut at the well supported and most enjoyable dress ceilidhe and dinner in the Ulster Arms sponsored by Cumainn Rinnce and Cabhan
A very young Joseph Tilson Drumsilla Butlersbridge (Pictured) catches the first trout of the season a 3 ½ lbs brown trout on a copper spoon bait spinning at Killykeen Lough Oughter.
Ulster beat Connaught 0-19 to 0-15 in a thrilling Railway Cup Final at Croke Park. Ulster who were winning their third title in a row trailed Connaught at the interval 0-9 to 0-6. Ulster scored the last seven points all recorded in the last seven minutes with Paddy Doherty scoring five of the seven and twelve of the total. Cyril Donlon scored ten points for Connaught all from placed balls. Scorers Paddy Doherty 0-12 Sean O Connell Derry 0-3 Charlie Gallagher J Carroll PT Tracey and Ray Carolan 0-1 each and Connaught replied per Cyril Donlon 0-10 all frees Mickey Kearns 0-3 Seamus Leydon and Joe Langan 0-1 each . Cavan representatives on the team were Gabriel Kelly Tony Morris Tom Maguire Ray Carolan and Charlie Gallagher.
Drumalee win their first ever football title as they are crowned Junior League champions with a last minute Donie Fay goal to beat Mountnugent the reigning Cavan Junior Champions 2-06 to 1-08. After so many disappointments particularly in recent years Drumalee after traiking all the way were given a life line when Paddy Lyons sent a high speculative ball to the Mountnuggent square and after a long deliberation between umpires and referee Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady the green flag went up. With only five minutes left Drumalee continued to press with their captain and centre half Tommy Molloy moving further and further upfield. Mountnuggent unperturbed swept upfield and Tom Lynch place Owen Connolly for a two point lead. Star wing half Michael Smith gained possession from the kick out and soloed forward to place Fergus McCauley who sent low and hard for goal, the ball was saved by Mountnuggent goalie Hanley but rebounded to Doney Fay who straight and through put Drumalee in the lead by one point with time almost up. Mountnuggent still had time to level the game and Tom Lynch stepped up to a free in front of the goal but the ball drifted wide. Drumalee :Tony Coyle, Oliver O Reilly, Sean Woods, S Reilly, Raymond Carroll, Tommy Molloy, Michael Smith, Frank Walsh, Tom Flynn, Michéal Greenan, Paddy Lyons, Fergus McCauley, Tommy Smith, Noel Donohoe and Doney Fay .Subs Andy McConnell for Noel Donohoe and Joey O Keefe for Frank Walsh. Sean Woods the well known Cavan balladeer and musician starred at full back for Drumalee and penned the following to the air of ‘I Don’t Mind If I Do’ to salute a momentous achievement by the Drumalee club.
Mountnuggent were conquered by Drumalee’s
sons
These fifteen young heroes like men they played up
The facts of their deed is the
Junior League Cup
Our boys dressed in white were a credit to
see
The cup that they won is ever so wee
Still Molloy he hoists it, that broth of a boy
Our hero and captain is Tommy Molloy
“Young Coyle in the nets had a vey sound
game.
For the Bridge men’s lone goal, sure he wasn’t to blame
Three men who were sound like the famed Cashel Rock
Were Olly Seamus and Sean our full back
Ray Carroll cleared his lines with his long
rakish kicks
Molloy fooled Mattie Cahill with ‘dummies’ and ‘flicks’
Wee Michael Smith gave a delightful display
His punts to the square caused much worry that day
Salute our midfielders Tom Flynn and Frank
Walsh
They caught many balls oer the head of Tom Lynch
Greenan defended when danger was near
Then turned to attack with the speed of a deer
McCauley has brains, he’s a shrewd little
gent
Pat Lyons excelled and the goal he was fleet
He set the Mountnuggent men back on retreat
‘Tis straight he can shoot with those two well groomed feet.
Tom Smith in the corner has courage and guts
One shot from Noel Donohoe went straight to the net
They injured his nose with a terrible crack
He had to retire but he vowed to come back
Good corner forwards are scarce so they say
Yet no corner back could curtail Donie Fay
At scoring from play or to drop oe’r a free
A genius at football ‘tis plain to be seen
O’Keeffe was called in for the injured Frank
Walsh
A towering young lad and his presence was felt
McConnell came in for the Bold Donohoe
But Noel returned as he vowed he would do
In Sport’s Page Arena, I told you we would
win
Some fellas scoffed it off like a half one of gin
Mountnuggent did play just the tune we did call
But the bigger they come, the harder they fall.
Sean Woods Drumalee to the air of ‘I don’t mind if I do’
“Gold leaf by Player’s Cigarettes now available at 3/5 for twenty.
Irish Banks announce the introduction of the five day week from March 29th 1965 in association nth the Irish Bank Official’s Union. Opening Monday to Friday 10-12:30 and 1:30-5 each day.
Increases ranging from 16.50%-18% for Higher Civil Servants. Salaries shoot up from £1,545 after 9 year increments to £2,060.
Cavan Bridge Club win the Team of Four North Easter Division and the Kelbourne Cup for the this successive year. Team Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College Gwyen Arnold Dr PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt. Mr Hunt is the President of the Irish Contract Bridge Association.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the 8 o clock morning Mass in the Cathedral and presides at the 11:30 on the feast of the National Apostle Saint Patrick. Father Felim McGovern was deacon Father PJ McManus sub deacon and master of ceremonies was Father PJ Gargan. Saint Patrick’s College and the Cathedral Choir joined forces singing the sacred liturgy while Father ABC McGrath was on the organ. PJ McManus celebrated the children’s 10 am Mass and gave the sermon in Irish.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Mary Connolly Chemist 58 Main Street Brigid and Kathleen Whelan Church Street on the death of their brother Richard Whelan Mohill.
Cavan Engineering Social Committee founded at meeting in ‘The Rival’s Inn’ President Mr Scharferg Chairman P Hanley Vice Chairman Jimmy Browne Secretary S Browne Treasurer Kieran Cullivan Assistant Secretary Sean Maguire. Committee Sean Sharkey M Sheils Pat Hand Ken Simpson C McGovern and P Reilly.
March 27th 1965 Senator Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor joins Paddy O Reilly Murmod Virginia seeking a seat for Fine Gael in the forthcoming General Election. He now joins local men John O Rourke 9 Jubilee Terrace standing for Labour and John Tully Glenconnor Castletara standing for Clann Na Poblachta.
Tractamotor’s Sales Limited announce the appointment of All Star Cavan footballer Gabriel Kelly to be their representative in the Baileboro area. Native of New Road Bailieboro Gabriel won a Connaught Minor Championship medal with Mayo in 1955 and represented the Mayo seniors in 1957 and 1958 before transferring to his native Cavan in 1959. He is a Cuchullain Press All Star for 1964 and 1965 winning 4 Railway Cup medals with Ulster two Ulster senior championship medals two McKenna Cup and one senior club championship with Bailieboro in 1964.
Sean O Hare seeks the reinstatement of Butlersbridge as a Junior team following their dismal year in senior and the retirement of the legendary Brian Myles and Ken Brown. Four other members of the famous 1963 Junior Championship team are no longer available to the Club. TP O Reilly County Board Chairman says that the Intermediate grade is full and Butlersbridge have no option but to drop all the way from senior to junior.
Sundrive Players Dublin with ‘A Doll’s House’ are the winners of the Open Section and Dr Patrick J Lyons trophy at Cavan Drama Festival with an overall mark of 89. Ashbourne Dramatic Society are once again the winners of the AOH Cup with ‘Autumn Fire’ scoring an impressive 85 points. Terry Martin Holy Faith Past Pupils Glasnevin Dublin is best actor while Patsy Maloney Strand Player’s Dublin is best actress. Silver medals to Airmid O Hanlon Cavan Dramatic Society Sean Smith Rush CYMS Noel Whelan 33 Players and Patrick Scanlon Prosperous Dramatic Society Kildare.
Jackson’s Garage starring Mel Doherty take on Crosserlough in the first round of the new talent competition ‘The Tops of Breffni’ in the Town Hall. Cavan Ceolteoiri will take on Saint Felim’s Hospital Killinkere will take on Breffni Minstrels Cavan Shop Assistants V The Barmen. Tickets on sale at Saint Clare’s and Saint Felim’s Boy’s School.
Cavan Bridge at the Ulster Arms Hotel N/S Peggy Willock and Jim Leonard E/W Surgeon BT Cullen and Owen McGovern. Beginners session commences this week.
Death of the great Joe Doherty 17 Saint Brigid's Terrace at the age of 74. Native of Edgeworthstown where he had his own bakery He came to Cavan to work with Pat McDonnell's Bakery. Very popular long serving Caretaker of Cavan CYMS. Gifted actor and musician. He painted all the elaborate sets for his shows and was also a keen breeder of champion pigeons and canaries. Celebrated the Golden Jubilee of his marriage just two years ago.
April 3rd 1965 280 candidates for the upcoming General Election seeking 143 seats in Dail Eireann.
On the proposition of Seamus Dolan seconded by Andy O Brien NT and Paddy Conaty Cavan County Council agree to sell the old CIE/GNR Station House and buildings to May Robert’s Pharmaceutical Distribution who are going to set up a distribution centre in Cavan that will employ up to 40 people.
Loreto College win the Ulster College’s debating championship in Omagh sponsored by Muintir Na Tire and will represent Ulster in the All Ireland series. Barbara Keating Loreto Cavan was voted the best speaker with Ann Holland and Una O Reilly completing the team.
‘Frolics-Will Ye Quit’ packs in the crowds in Saint Joseph’s Hall Ballyjamesduff with patrons flocking the award winning show each night to hear John McBreen sing his own composition ‘A Tribute to John F Kennedy’ other solo artistes include Marie Brady Paul Clerkin Kay McEntee and Jack Brady.
The O Grady Sisters Quartette give a recital for the Cavan Ladie’s ICA Choir in Loreto College. Geraldine O Grady former leader of the Radio Eireann Symphony Orchestra is supported by Sheil O Grady on the violin Moya O Grady Cello and Ely O Grady on the piano.
The property of the late M Marron 52 Church Street is sold at Private Auction for £5,200 to Senator Tom Fitzpatrick who was buying in trust. PJ O Reilly was the Auctioneer and LCP Smith had carriage of sale.
Stephen Cahill formerly Drumavaddy and latterly College Street dies at the residence of his son in Dundalk. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Matthew’s cemetery Drumavaddy.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Surgeon PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Jim Rafter and Dermot Morgan.
April 10th 1965 Polling in the General Election on Thursday was very heavy helped by a beautiful warm sunny spring like day. As the Anglo Celt were going to press the state of the parties was Fianna Fail 62 Fine Gael 43 Labour 20 Clann Na Poblachta 1 and Independents 2. Red letter day for Senator Tom Fitzpatrick who was elected for the first time to Dail Eireann. Cavan first count Paddy Smith Fianna Fail 6,758 elected Tom Fitzpatrick 5,408 Seamus Dolan Fianna Fail 5,145 Paddy O Reilly Fine Gael 4,643 John Tully Clann Na Poblachta 4,475 and Johnny O Rourke Labour 981. When Johnny O Rourke was eliminated 500 of his votes transferred to John Tully and with Paddy O Reilly Fine Gael being next eliminated his votes brought in his running mate Tom Fitzpatrick and John Tully who will represent Cavan in the 16th Dail along with poll topper Paddy Smith Fianna Fail.
There was only 2.89 inches of rain on 18 rainy days in March 1965 while the total in March 1964 was 3.50 on 18 rainy days.
Julie Andrews wins her first Oscar as best actress for her lead role in ‘Mary Poppins’ while ‘My Fair Lady’ wins the award for best film.
Saint Patrick’s College win the Senior and 2nd in the Junior Ulster College’s Cross Country over a very hilly course at Downpatrick Racecourse. The senior team was P McMorrow Captain 14th F Boylan 11th J Murphy 13th Oliver Kelly 15th S Gilroy 16th A Leatham Andrew McEntee and D O Reilly. Frank Brady was the best placed Cavan athlete finishing 5th in the Junior contest.
Jackson’s Garage and Kingscourt both pictured are the early heat winners in the Tops of Breffni Talent Contest in a packed wildly enthusiastic Town Hall.
Father D Mulligan CSSR will conduct the one day retreat sponsored by Loreto Past Pupils Union at the college on Sunday.
Rev Terence P Cunningham the well known historian and professor in Maynooth College will give the Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne lecture entitled ‘Cavan and The Famine’ in the new Ulster Arms Ballroom in Cavan. The Bhreifne Journal edited by Father Frank McKiernan is now on sale with 60 of its 120 pages devoted to a biography of General Philip Sheridan who was born and reared in Killinkere county Cavan. Other articles include ‘The Burning of Ballinagh’ and ‘The Grattan Family in Cavan’
Willie Scott and B Thompson from Corlurgan are pictured after landing two specimen trout from Lough Gowna where Willie reports that the fishing has been excellent since the first Sunday in March.
Saint Aidan’s Dramatic Troop present J Molloy’s ‘The Wood of the Whispering’ in a packed to capacity Saint Aidan’s Hall. Comedy sketches and songs were sung by Philip McKiernan and Philip McCaffrey while the interval music was supplied by the McPhillips Paddy and Eddie. The MC was J Foynes
Joe Carroll dies in Keynsham Bristol. A Native of Creighan Terrace Cavan, he is survived by his wife 3 brothers Packy, George and Frank and 2 sisters Lily and Maisie.
Julie Andrews wins an Academy award for best actress in the musical ‘Mary Poppins’ while ‘My Fair Lady’ is voted best film.
April 17th 1965: Long count is over as Fianna Fail tie with the rest of the parties 72 each. With the help of the three Independents Sean Lemass is elected Taoiseach for the 3rd time as his opponent James Dillon Fine Gael retires to the back benches on account of his advancing years. In the vote for Taoiseach the Labour Party abstained and gave Lemass an unexpected victory handsome victory of 25.
Terence S Smith (Historian) Annally House and late of 60 Main Street Cavan presents a map of Cavan town and District around Lough Erne (1591) and a Chairman’s Bell engraved with reference to the Charter of Incorporation of the Town of Cavan in 1610 to Cavan UDC. He gave a lecture on the civic history of the town which is carried in full in the Anglo Celt “after the abolition of the Corporation of Cavan another Municipal body Cavan Town Commissioners was established in 1837 and in 1855 Cavan Borough Commissioners succeeded by Cavan Town Commissioners until the establishment of Cavan Urban Council in 1900. In 1909 Cavan Town Hall was erected which was opened with great pomp ceremony and celebrations on 19th January 1910. Pictured are Maurice Jackson, Johnny O Rourke, Dermot McCarthy (County Manager), Paddy Gaffney (Town Surveyor), Carmel McDonnell (Town Clerk), Joe McGovern, Johnny Walsh, Timmy Murphy and John Murray. Terence S Smith is the author of ‘The Civic History of The Town of Cavan’ is a former Chartered Secretary with Cavan County Council where he had been employed since 1915 just a year after the death of his father Michael J Smyth former Chairman of Cavan UDC and a merchant at 60 Main Street where Terence was born in 1899. Terence S or ‘Teddy’ as he is known to his family and friends has numerous articles published in historical journals and papers throughout the world. He is brother of Michael ‘Mick’ Smyth 60 Main Street Tommy Electrician Butlersbridge Paddy a qualified radio officer Colwyn Bay Wales and now service man at Smyth’s. He is brother of Alice McConnell 2 Ashe Street Kathy Conaty Publican Connolly Street and Teresa clerk typist and author Clontarf Dublin.
Canon RCH Turkington MA is appointed Dean of Kilmore to succeed FW Grant BA. The new Dean was ordained in 1937 for the parish of Belturbet. He was later curate in charge of Castletara 1940 and was appointed Rector of Bailieborough in 1947. In 1955 he was appointed Rector of the Cathedral Parish of Ballintemple. Canon of Drumlease in Cathedral Chapter in 1957. Rev William John Mitchell is also appointed Canon of Cathedral Chapter.
“Varsity suits for boys and youths at Maurice Brady’s. Range of men’s suits from £6-19-6. Fitted suits to order from 15 guineas”
Farewell social and presentation to Ken Browne who is transferring from his position as barman in the famous ‘Ritz Bar’ owned by Phil and Nellie Gargan to Clones where he will manage Peadar Treanor’ select bar and lounge 6-7 Fermanagh Street next door to Mace phone Clones 82. Tickets costing 10/- are available from Francis McDermott Edward O Gorman’s and Veronica Brady ‘Rival’s Inn’.
George McClarey off13 and Liam Bogue off 15 win the Scotch Foursomes over 18 holes at County Cavan Golf Club.
Cavan Mineral Water’s in association with Batchelor’s launch sparkling orange and sparkling lemon to the North East Market which is licensed by O R Groves in association with Batchelor’s
Tom Fitzpatrick (Fine Gael), John Tully (Clann Na Poblachta) and Paddy Smith will represent Cavan in 18th Dail. Final State of the Parties Fianna Fail 72 seats Others 72 with Fine Gael 47 Labour 22 Clann Na Poblachta 1 and Independents 2.
Garda Patrick B O Dowd is promoted to Sergeant and transferred to Buncrana county Donegal. He was stationed in Cork before coming to Cavan eight years ago. He is a native of Strokestown county Roscommon.
Moonlight Player’s Castletara with ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ a play by local author Joe G Reilly from Drumcrave join with the ‘Mighty Avons’ Showband in a night of top class entertainment sponsored by Ballyhaise GFC in a full house at Cavan Town Hall.
Cavan Fair prices are up sharply. Yearlings £40-48 2 year old £55-65 3 year olds £70-85 milch cows £55-65 springers £70-90 white head bull calves £18-25. Working horses £50-60 ponies £35-40 colts and fillies £45-55 knackers £40-50 donkeys £6-10
April 24th 1965 Liam Cosgrove former Minister for External Affairs is elected to lead Fine Gael. He is son of WT Cosgrove former President of the Executive Council from 1922-1932. James Dillon former leader has retired due to his advancing years but promises to continue making his famous contributions to the 18th Dail from the Backbenches.
Paddy O Reilly the former Dail deputy from Murmod Virginia will seek a Seanad nomination on the Administrative panel while former Cavan All Ireland football star of 1933 and 1935 Louis Blessing who is President of Cavan Licensed Vintners has been nominated for the Industrial and Commercial panel by the National Vintner’s Association.
Double Diamond Beer are the sponsors of the international motor rally organized by the newly formed Cavan Motor Club. Billy Morris will be driving his famous mini cooper with his cousin Derek Morris the navigator. The rally over 62 miles will commence from the Town Hall finishing at The Sheelin Shamrock Hotel in Crover where the prize winning ceremony will take place.
Nine Hole play off of Stableford competition between Vincent O Connor (20)19 Nicky Smith (20) 19 and Niall Walsh (10)19.
Sales of Carroll’s Number 1 broadleaf cigarettes show an increase of 26 million in just one year. March 1964 there was 35,126,200 smoked while in March 1965 61,507,400 were smoked as the consumer showed preference for a milder tipped cigarette.
First time that English is used in the ceremonies in the Cathedral Easter ceremonies. The lessons from the Old Testament all came to liver for the first time as they were excellently and distinctly read in English by members of the Cathedral Choir Anselem Lovett Joe Connolly George V Maloney Junior and Dessie Maguire.
Death of Thomas Leddy Rosculligan . Member of an old distinguished Cavan family. Survived by his brothers and sisters. Funeral from the Cathedral Cavan to Killygarry cemetery.
Death of Jane A Mulligan Drumgola whose husband died many years ago. Well known farming family Mrs Mulligan was known for her Christian virtue and was an excellent neighbour and friend. Funeral from Saint John’s Parish Church Cavan was large and representative with burial later in Ballyhaise cemetery.
Easter ceremonies in the Cathedral as Father John Maguire celebrates the Mass of the Last Supper. Fathers Felim McGovern deacon Pat Brady sub deacon and Patrick J Gargan MC who also acted as cross bearer to the Altar of Repose. The Cathedral remained open until midnight. On Good Friday Bishop Quinn was chief celebrant with Fathers Torlac O Reilly ABC McGrath and Felim McGovern chanting the passion. The commentator was Father PJ McManus. The Easter Vigil was celebrated by Bishop Austin Quinn. Fathers Torlac O Reilly deacon Dan Gallogly sub deacon and MC Patrick J Gargan. Father PJ McManus led the way in the recitation and renewal of the Baptismal vows blessing of the Paschal flame. Father John Maguire DL was commentator. Bishop Quinn imparted the Apostolic Blessing at the conclusion of the Easter Vigil. Music throughout the Easter ceremonies was by the Cathedral Choir under the baton of Father ABC McGrath. Members of the Cathedral Choir read the lessons in English from the Old Testament much to the delight of the capacity attendances each day from Palm Sunday. The 8 am Mass on Easter Sunday was celebrated by Father PJ McManus CC while Father John Maguire DL was the celebrant of the 10 am children’s Mass and the last Mass at 11:30.
Patrick Fitzpatrick Rathcorrick well known farmer in the area. He was an outstanding neighbour and a great help to all his friends being always at the ready to give a hand. Survived by his wife Mary2 sons and 4 daughters. He was a brother of Father Matthew Fitzpatrick New York and Mrs A Boylan Church Street. Father ABC McGrath was the chief celebrant of the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry was one of the largest seen in recent years reflecting the popularity of the deceased and his family in the community.
“Brendan Young Cavan selling men’s ready to wear suits which were £12-10-0 and even £13-10-0 now only £10 to clear”
May 1st 1965 Cavan UDC will leave the maintenance of the dump in Breffni Park to Cavan GAA in order to save £100 per annum on the rates. The manage cuts the cost of housing repairs from £2,700 to £2,000 and because of the higher emigration rate the relief grant at Christmas is reduced from £960 to £800. Members of the Council decry the fact that they are carrying the County Council and having to impose a higher rate on the business people of the town as income from the County rates all but dries up.
Twenty year old Lorrain McCarren driver and Rose Marie O Donoghue navigator also twenty score a surprise victory in the Double Diamond Cavan Motor Rally. Alex Dempsey and Kevin Dolan were 2nd and Joe Fletcher and Tom Gorman 3rd. The rally which started from the Town Hall attracted 21 entries over a course of 61 miles. The rally finished at the ‘Sheelin Shamrock’ Hotel where the prizes were presented at a buffet supper.
Greg Sheridan makes his Ulster Minor Handball debut at Kingscourt when he partners Donal White Mullahoran in the Minor Softball and Patsy Hand in the Minor Hardball doubles in the first round of the Ulster Championship.
Cavan Golf Club Mrs Tommy Aylmer’s Prize won by Mrs Arnold Latt and Annie Brady Town Hall Street 2nd Kathleen Morgan and Cissie Blessing.
Death of Margaret Ryan Abbey Street just 6 months after the death of her husband Michael. They only celebrated the Golden Jubilee of their marriage in September 1964. She was known for her Christian piety and virtue being particularly charitable to those less well off in society. She was a member of many of the sodalities attached to the Cathedral. She is survived by her 3 sons Robert Patsy and Joseph and one daughter. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Paddy Smith TD and JC Molloy Irish Ambassador to Britain are the guests of honour at the Cavan Association dinner/dance in London.
Captain’s Prize at County Cavan Bridge Club won by N/S Mr and Mrs H Carthy E/W R McGrath and Owen McGovern.
Power of advertising in the Anglo Celt when “four 8 month old whitehead bull calves advertised by Packie Brady Coratubber sold to John O Reilly cattle dealer Alackan for £201 in less than 24 hours of publication”!
May 8th 1965 Rainfall in April was 2.64 inches on 24 rainy days while Kevitt Castle Weather Station reports that rainfall in April 1964 was 2.49 on 21 rainy days.
New CIE express bus service between Donegal and Dublin is launched with a stop in Cavan for fifteen minutes where passengers may be picked up.
County Cavan Pig Dealer’s Association hold their annual dinner in the Sheelin Shamrock Hotel. Pictured are Mrs A O Hanlon Johnny Smith Kate Malone Eamonn Malone Andy McGahon Honary Secretary and Brian Crowe. At back J McNally Carrickmacross P McNally George Crowe T McNally W Cox Rooskey P Sharkey and Mr and Mrs J Olwill.
Jackson’s Garage with a superb show masterminded by star performer and producer Mel Doherty win the first Tops of Breffni 1965 in the Town Hall when they beat an all star Saint Felim’s Hospital in a sell out highly charged Town Hall. Seamus McCormack was voted best comedian. The trophies were sponsored by the Smith Motor Group. Pictured at the presentation are Barry Cassin Adjudicator Una McGovern best actress Mel Doherty best producer Brother Ultan committee Stephen Kelly Provider’s PJ McManus Chairman Tops of Breffni Ken Hannon Kingscourt best compeer John O Connor best actor Seamus McCormack best comedian and Gerry Maguire committee.
1st Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupils Golf Outing to County Cavan Golf Club. Prizes for best nett and gross while the first five will represent the College in the Ulster College’s golf finals.
Cavan Bridge County Council Prize Dermot Morgan and FPE Smith tied with 21 points each.
Cavan News Items Father ABC McGrath is the celebrant at the largely attended Mass of Saint Joseph the Worker in the Cathedral on Saturday the 1st May 1965. May bushes and flowers were strewn across the entrances of many houses in the River Street College Street and Wolfe Tone Street area to welcome in the month of May the special month of the Virgin Mary who is also Queen of Ireland.
RA McGrath former member of the Bank of Ireland sells his dwelling house at Earlsvale Road for £4,025 in trust to John V Kelly Solicitor. Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage and Brian Murphy was the auctioneer.
Over 250 adult Irish speakers and school children will receive the Fainne at a special ceremony in the Town Hall on Saturday May 29th sponsored by .A ceilidhe will follow the presentations.
May 15th 1965 Jack Lynch Minister for Finance introduces his fist Budget to the 18th Dail. Old age contributory pensions will go up by a massive 10/- per week from the 1st January 1966 while all other Social Welfare rates will be increased by 5/- per week.
Loreto College win the Canon Hayes trophy at the All Ireland Macra Na Tuaithe public speaking school’s finals in Limerick. The winning team is captained by Ann Holland Ballinamore Una O Reilly Ballinagh and Barbara Keating whose father is a surgeon in Kenya and her mother is from Monaghan. Barbara won the Ulster individual public speaking award earlier in the year.
After decisively beating Arva away Drumalee put on a very poor show when the Arva side reaped revenge 1-5 to 3-7 in the return fixture at Breffni Park in the Intermediate League. The Junior League Champions were totally at sea for most of the hour and only a fight back led by the peerless Donie Fay put a shine on the score. In defence Tony Coyle was blameless and save after brilliant save shored up a most inadequate defence in which only Tommy Molloy Joe Browne and Ray Carroll played to their usual standard. Donie Fay was the outstanding forward and led a fight back near the end that never looked like overhauling an impressive Arva outfit. Scorers for the visitors S White 1-5 D Brady 2-1 and Joe Flaherty 0-1 Donie Fay with 1-4 and Tom Flynn 0-1 replied for a lackluster Drumalee.
Cavan Gaels ‘make hard work of beating Ballinagh in the Junior League clash at Breffni Park 1-4 to 0-3. The Gael’s had stars in Colm Smith and Brendan Keaney in the full back line Brian Tighe and Michael Walsh in the half back line. Only Terry Smith Eamonn McCormack and Larry Ready played to their normal high standard.
Tony Tighe Clones former Cavan All Ireland footballer is the winner of the Breifne trophy with 67 nett at County Cavan Golf Club Willie O Hanlon had the same score but an inferior back nine. Brian Murphy best gross 79.
Cavan will once again meet Donegal both in the Dr McKenna Cup and in the first round of the Championship which Cavan won in Irvinstown last year despite Donegal being far the best team. Cavan beat a lackluster Monaghan 1-18 to 0-5 in a one sided encounter at Breffni Park which was delayed by almost ½ an hour as Monaghan struggled to muster a team. Charlie Gallagher created a record when scoring 1-10 for the homesters.
Muriel Doherty is the lady in form at County Cavan Golf Club winning Molly Finegan’s well contested prize.
Tom Tierney opens Tierney’s new Centra Supermarket in Bailieboro as the self service trade sweeps the country. Tom has 12 years experience of the trade including two in his own store which he took over from his father John Tierney who founded the company 35 years ago. Tom is extremely popular in Bailieboro and is associated with many organizations most notably being leader of the local Red Cross unit. His mother who has 30 years experience of the trade will help Tom in the new Centra Self Service.
Death of well known local farmer and personality Patrick Monaghan Crubany on Monday last at an advanced age. He was extremely well known and very popular in the area and took a leading part in all of the activities in the Crubany district. He was most obliging and helped out on neighboring farms during the hay making. He is survived by his sons daughters and other relatives and a host of friends and neighbours. Father PJ McManus officiated at the well attended funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Butch Moore who was recently placed 6th in the Eurovision contest makes his first Cavan appearance in some time when he once again fronts the Capital Showband in the Sport’s Centre.
Death of the legendary Margaret Donohoe of Edenticlare at an advanced age in Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan. She was a well known and very popular figure in the community for many years. She was noted for her decency and charity never refusing to assist those in need or in want. The house was a well known meeting house for cards and ceilidhes in the area. She was widow of Dick Donohoe and mother of Molly O Brien Crubany and Dick Donohoe Edenticlare. Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry was packed to capacity for the funeral with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Well known Cavan playwright J G ‘Joe’ O Reilly who has written the popular3 act play being performed by the Moonlight Players Castletara in all of the local venues since the beginning of Lent has been informed by Radio Eireann that the play has been accepted for broadcast and should be on the air by the Autumn.
Death of Madge Gaffney Latt after a long illness borne with fortitude and courage at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. She was wife of Paddy Gaffney BE Town Surveyor and sister in law off JJ Smith the well known Cavan industrialist. She was extremely well known and highly respected being closely associated with many of the activities in the Cathedral She took a leading part in raising funds for the outfitting of the Cathedral and was also closely identified with the Saint Joseph’s Young Priests Society and the Apostolic Workers. She is survived by her husband Paddy BE 4 daughters Helen Murphy Madeline Doreen and Breda 3 sons Brian Patrick and Kevin and one grandchild Nichola Murphy. She was a sister of Mrs JJ Smith Lavey. There was a packed attendance in the Cathedral for the funeral Mass including over 60 clergy. Father Patrick J McManus CC was the chief celebrant with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Saint Patrick’s College Golfing Past Pupils Union hold their first outing at County Cavan Golf Club with Rev E P Tully (18) winning the Paul Galligan trophy with a superb 72 2nd Rev John Maguire (22) with 74 and 3rd Rev Ray Brady (22) with 75. Hubert Duffy playing off 5 won the Gross with 75 and there were 30 entries.
May 22nd 1965 Changing face of Cavan with development work by Onslow Bredin James Bredin and Sons at Earlsvale Road where a development of eight houses is being built just opposite the Cathedral while the famous Railway Bridge on Farnham Road is being removed by Cavan County Council for safety purposes and work will be ongoing for the next few weeks.
Doctor Patrick Power Finiskin Sligo is appointed County Cavan MOH with effect from September 1st 1965 to replace Doctor V Barry.
Over 1,000 children participate in the Kilmore Plain Song Festival in Cavan. Bishop Austin Quinn presided at the Votive Mass of the Blessed Sacrament in the Cathedral where the celebrant was Father Felim McGovern deacon Sean O Reilly CC Clifferna sub deacon Father Thomas Woods CC Castletara Rev Father Anthony Fay CC Redhills was master of ceremonies. Father PJ McManus preached the sermon while the Proper of the Mass was sung by the massed choirs of Loreto and Saint Clare’s Convent while the Common was sung by the assembled choirs with Father ABC McGrath chief organizer of the Festival on the organ. At the excellent competitions that followed the Mass Father K Slowey Monaghan was a most able examiner. All the children had a free day from school and combined their singing duties with some shopping in the town.
John Cassidy a native of County Down dies at his residence24 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan. Last family to reside in Puddin Lane (adjacent to Tesco). Fought in Jerusalem during World War 1. He later was a well known milk delivery man in the town and was seldom seen out of doors without a can . Survived by his wife Margaret 5 sons and 3 daughters. Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral in the Cathedral which was large and representative with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
May 29th 1965 Carmel McDonald daughter of Mrs McDonald and the late Tommy McDonald Building Contractor Farnham Street is confirmed as the new Town Clerk. Born in Saint Patrick’s Terrace Cavan she was educated at the Poor Clare Convent and Loreto Convent before taking up a post in local government. Carmel is a member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries in Ireland and has worked in Cavan Courthouse for some years. She is captain of County Cavan Golf Club and Secretary of Cavan Drama Festival.
The Hotel’s Federation of Ireland commence their recruitment drive with a series of lectures in the Royal School. Many of the girls expressed a desire to seek employment in the hotel and leisure industry after sitting for their leaving next June.
Cavan Gaels beat a poor Cornafean 4-7 to 0-1 in the opening tie of the 1965 Senior League at sparsely attended Breffni Park last Sunday. Scorers for the Gael’s Philip Murray 1-2 Terry Smith 1-1 Larry Ready and Danny Thomas 1-0 each Jack McEntee 0-3 and Cathal Young and Mick Ryan 0-1 each.
Margaret English wins Kitty Jenkins’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club where Joan O Hanlon and Muriel Doherty qualify for the closing stages of the Granard Cup.
.Cavan Licensed Vintners issue new revised price list Whiskey and Gin up 4d to 5/- per glass, Brandy up by 6d to 7/6 per glass, Draught Guinness up by 2d to 2/- per pint and the bottle of stout is now 1-03 per half pint bottle which is an increase of one penny on the old price.
Two students from Loreto College Aideen Maguire Bawnboy Nuala Magee Belturbet win Gaeltacht scholarships tenable at Aran Mor Irish College Donegal. The scheme is sponsored by the Ulster Council of the Gaelic League.
The favourites Billy Morris and Cyril Anderson tie with Derek Morris and John Cosgrove in the Cavan Motor Rally’s May outing over 59 very difficult miles. Cars from Bailieborough Virginia Oldcastle and Cavan were among the 39 starters. N McCormack and D Bannon were 2nd overall. In the ladies section the inaugural overall winners Lorraine McCarren and Marie O Donoghue were 1st with Miss F Nulty and Ann Donohoe 2nd.
Four buses carry the 147 vocational school pupils and their teachers on a tour of county Louth leaving Cavan at 9. Twenty pounds of sweets were distributed to the passengers in each bus as the children spent the money saved over the last year in a special scheme in the local Post Office. Their first stop was the Harp Lager Brewery in Dundalk where they were given an extensive tour and treated to refreshments. They later sat down to a lavish lunch in the Adelphi before continuing their journey to Carlingford Omeath Drogheda where they visited Saint Peter’s Church to pray at the shrine of Blessed Oliver Plunkett. They later visited the Hill of Slane before having high tea in Slane village. They returned home via Navan Kells Virginia and Lavey before arriving tired but satisfied with their outing at 9:30 pm.
Brian O Mordha Cootehill and Father Dan Gallogly Saint Patrick’s College will present the 249 silver and gold Fainnes in the Town Hall on Saturday.
A social for the youth of the Parish will be held in Saint Augustine’s Hall on the 31st May commencing at 8:30 pm.
Butch Moore makes his first visit to Cavan’s Sports Centre since he represented Ireland in the recent Eurovision Contest.
June 5th 1965 Row erupts between Cavan GAA and Cavan UDC with TP O Reilly Chairman writing a very aggressive letter to Cavan UDC over the fact that they were withdrawing their maintenance man and were in effect abandoning responsibility for the dump. Paddy Conaty recommends that in view of TP ‘s belligerent attitude the ‘GAA should be dumped’. The County Manager states that he has no alternative site in mind but to agree to the GAA request would cost the Council £250 per year. TP O Reilly says that the Cavan Urban Council workmen are leaving the gates wide open and scavengers and trespassers are roaming freely in the Park.
Two Unites States men in two man flight to space lasting 4 ½ days James Devitt and Edward White blasted off in 3 ½ ton two seater space craft televised all over the world including RTE. White will leave the capsule and with a space gun will carry out maneuvers in space before returning to the mother capsule.
Midland and Western Building Society secretary JJ Quinn are offering 4% tax free on deposits and their Cavan agent is Brian Murphy.
Cavan fail to field a team for the final of the Dr McKenna Cup having appealed to the Ulster Council for a postponement which was refused and the game awarded to Donegal. Cavan have lodged an appeal to the Central Council which will be heard later in the year. Pat O Neill reckons that economics will prevail and that the administrators will order the game to be replayed after the championship for financial reasons.
Last big Bingo Session before the new fire regulations are imposed in the Town Hall sponsored by Cavan Gaels on Sunday 13th June 1965 who are putting up £1,050 must be won in prizes. The overflow attendance will be accommodated in a giant marquee which is erected beside the Town Hall. There will be one super prize of £300 1 of £200 2 of £100 each panel £30 and lines £10. Doors open at 7 first game 8 pm sharp.
Connie McEntee County Cavan Golf Club is pictured with the Scott Cup which she won in Belturbet Golf Club on Sunday. Connie playing off a handicap of 32 returned a 67 nett in the 18 hole stroke competition Margaret English off 19 also County Cavan was runner up with 68 while Mrs Arnold Virginia off 12 won the best gross. Connie was captain of County Cavan Ladie’s section last year.
Cavan Town Handball. Tommy Sheridan and S Sheridan play Dr Brian Galligan and Michael Leddy Sean Woods and M Mullally play C Smith and T Donohoe. On Wednesday Minor star Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll will team up with Peter McGinnity to play Hughie Smith and Kieran Cullivan. On Whit Monday Dominic Twoomey and JP Malone will play Jim Mooney and Sean Galligan with the winners playing Owen Roe Johnston and Robbie Woods.
John McCormack (9) who won both the Captain’s Prize and the Breifne Shield in 1964 and was voted player of the year beats Eddie Shields (16) 2 and 1 to win the 1965 Farnham Cup.
Cavan Gaels beat Stradone 1-14 to O-1 in the Junior League at Breffni Park where Brendan Keaney Michael Walsh Brian Tighe were outstanding in defence while Sean Galligan and PJ Carroll held sway at midfield. Terry Smith Jim Mooney and Larry Ready capitalized on every opportunity that presented itself. The referee was Father Benny Maguire.
Greg Sheridan and Sean Carroll beat Kingscourt pair Patsy Hand and Ultan Clarke 21-11 21-3 in the first round Cavan Minor Championship while in the Junior singles Greg Sheridan beat Kit Finnegan 21-5 21-6. In the Junior doubles the much in demand Greg Sheridan teamed up with Hughie Smith to beat Kit Finegan and F Rogers 21-20 21-11.
Brian O Mordha President of Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne and Father Dan Gallogly present 250 silver and gold Fainnes at a gala occasion in the Ulster Arms. On the platform were Seamus De Faoite Father PJ McManus CC Rev Brother Sylvester Rev Brother Timothy and Sergeant Michael Twoomey.
Cavan Shamrock’s call a public meeting for the Ulster Arms with a view to re organising a vibrant soccer club in the town.
June 12th 1965 Seamus Dolan NT from Killeshandra who lost his seat in the recent general election is returned on the Labour Panel to the Senate.
The weather station at Kevitt Castle reports that 3.35 inches of rain fell on 19 rainy days in May while 2.68 inches fell in May 1964 on 18 rainy days.
The Mighty Avons Showband are selected to play at the ‘le bal’ at Powerscourt county Wicklow where among the distinguished guests who are all princes princesses and millionaires from all over the globe are Princess Grace and Prince Rainier who are this year’s guests of honour.
County Cavan Pensioned Teacher’s Association hold their AGM in the Ulster Arms where they pass a vote of sympathy with Owen McGovern on the recent death of his wife who was also a distinguished member of the organization. All the officers were re elected and P McIntyre Bailieborough will continue as President of the Association.
Death of the legendary Paul Russell former Captain of the Kerry and Munster teams. He was a member of the Gardai and served in Oldcastle from 1945-1956 and was a member of the Meath back room team when they beat Cavan to win their first All Ireland in 1949. He was a well known highly respected referee in both Cavan and Monaghan. Won the first of his 6 All Ireland medals with his native Kerry in 1925 when he was only 17. He was on the Munster All Kerry team that won the first Railway Cup in 1927 and following year he played with Leinster returning to Munster whom he led to success in 1934. He played for Ireland in the Tailteann games of 1928 and 1932 and toured America with Kerry in 1931 and 1933. He played with Killeevan winning the Owen Ward Cup and set of medals in 1930.
Sean Finlay son of Jimmy and Rose Finlay Farnham Street is ordained a priest at Saint Mary’s College Kilkenny by Most Rev Dr Birch Bishop of Ossory. He will minister in the Diocese of Sacramento USA. He said his first public Mass in the Cathedral on Tuesday imparting his blessing to friends and neighbours. Sean has been a member of Cavan CBSI for 14 years and members of the scouts travelled to Kilkenny in full uniform to be present at the ordination. He was later congratulated by the officers and the committee of Cavan CBSI.
Big supply brisk demand but prices are a little back on recent fairs. Yearlings £40-50 2 year olds £55-65 milch cows £50-65 springers £75-90 . Working horses £45-55 ponies £25-35 colts and fillies £50-55 knackers £50-60. Donkeys £5-12. Bonhams £8-12 per pair carrying sows £30-35. Lambs £5-10-0 to £6-10-0.
June 19th 1965 Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the Golden Jubilee of his ordination at a ceremony in the Cathedral where five men were ordained. Pope Paul VI joined in the thousands of well wishers with a personal letter. Assisting Bishop Quinn at the special Mass at noon on Sunday were Rev DF Fitzpatrick PPVG Cootehill Very Rev James Canon Sheridan PP Killeshandra and Rev RJ McCabe President Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. Bishop Quinn will be guest of honour at the dinner in Saint Patrick’s College before attending the sell out parochial and civic function in the Town Hall where he will receive an address of welcome delivered by Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman of Cavan UDC. He will be greeted by the sound of the Jubilee Anthem composed specially for the occasion by Father ABC McGrath. Tom McCarren the Chairman of the Bishop Quinn Jubilee committee will later present the Bishop with a gold replica of the De Burgo chalice. The Cathedral Choir will bring proceedings to an end by singing ‘The Magnificat’ .
John Jacobs the famous British and Irish Ryder Cup player swaps clubs for a fishing rod and is pictured with his wife fishing for pike on Lough Sheelin.
Due to a downpour of rain the annual Corpus Christi procession through the flower flag bedecked streets of the town is postponed and Benediction took place in a packed to capacity Cathedral.
Jim McDonnell the famous Cavan Ulster Combined Universities and Ireland footballer retires from inter county senior football. Jim won three Ulster Championship medals with Cavan in 1955 1962 and 1964. He was one of the greatest of all time wing halves for Cavan and was never known to play poorly. In recent times he was deployed as a forward or at centre field. He commenced his career as a Minor playing in the All Ireland Final of 1952 and was again eligible in 1953. He commenced his senior inter county career with Cavan playing in the National League of 1954. He led Cavan to the 1960 National League Final when he gave one of his most memorable performances which came to an end when he was assisted off the field with 7 minutes left for play. When the legendary retired as Gaelic Sport’s Editor of the Irish Independent he nominated Jim’s performance in the 1955 Senior Football Semi Final replay against Kerry as the greatest display of any footballer in his lifetime. Jim won 4 Railway Cup medals captaining the team on two occasions. He also represented Ireland and the Combined Universities. He has represented his parish Drung for the last 15 years but has elected to play senior football with Cavan Gaels this season. Jim is a teacher at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan.
Drumalee the reigning Junior League champions are in form as they hammer a lack lustre Ballinagh in the first round of the Junior Championship 3-12 to 1-2 at Breffni Park. Pat O Nell remarks that the game was to one sided to be entertaining. I a rare bit of excitement as Ballinagh launched an even rarer last ditch attack Sean Woods and Harry Reilly Ballinagh were sent to the line. Tony Coyle in goal dealt with any Ballinagh breakthrough in his usual competent manner with best cover coming from Tommy Molloy Oliver Reilly and Joey Browne. Frank Walsh and Paddy Lyons were outstanding at midfield. Donie Fay Micheal Greenan Andy McConnell and Michael Flynn converted most of the opportunities that came their way.
June 26th 1965 Peter Paul Reilly Cornafean Phelim Kelly the Vale Bailieborough Owen Collins Cootehill Michael Cooke Upper Main Street Cavan and T Keogan Oldcastle are ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Austin Quinn at the Cathedral.
Over 500 pints of blood are donated at the mobile blood transfusion unit in the Protestant Hall where the head of the unit Dr Patrick Greene is seen presenting a gold pelican to Jimmy McCormack Saint Mary’s Terrace Cavan for his donation of 15 pints of blood over the last number of visits.
Sun comes out for Corpus Christi processions in Carrigallen Bawnboy Ballyjamesduff and Kilnacrott where a record crowd was in attendance and the procession wended its way through triumphal arches evergreens1 flowers flags and bunting. The Cavan procession could not be rescheduled due to the ordination ceremony in the Cathedral.
Cavan surprise Donegal with a second half fight back to force an unlikely draw 1-8 each with Donegal at Ballybofey where 9,000 witnessed the game which was played on a very tight small pitch that ultimately suited the hard tackling Cavan defence and seemed to hinder the more expansive fast running Donegal. Donegal who had most of the play in the first half taking advantage of the wind and vastly superior centre field were contained to 1-5 to 0-4 interval lead by a hard tacking Cavan defence. Cavan sprung the half fit Ray Carolan who had cried off before the game at half time and from there until the end Cavan had the better of the exchanges. Midway through the second half Donegal led by 1-7 to 0-4 as an incompetent attack failed to take advantage of the Cavan edge at midfield. Donegal who are among the fancied teams to win out in Ulster certainly did not look championship material but perhaps the wide expanses of Breffni Park may suit their fast running style in the replay on July 4th The game was spoiled by too much pulling and dragging with 52 frees in all 27 to Cavan 25 to Donegal. Donegal had 12 wides -9 in first half while Cavan had 9 wides 5 in the second half. Cavan J Reilly Gabriel Kelly Anthony Keyes Tony Morris Frank Kennedy Tom Maguire Donal O Grady Hugh Barney O Donohoe Joe Flaherty Charlie Gallagher Brian Kennedy Padraic Harten Mullahoran J J O Reilly Danny Brady and Philip Murray. Subs Jimmy O Donnell for Padraic Harten and Ray Carolan for Hugh Barney O Donohoe. Referee Jimmy Martin Tyrone.
Large attendance at the meeting in the Ulster Arms to reform Cavan Shamrocks who will now play Kilmore and Monaghan away in their warm up games before taking on Enniskillen Strollers in the 1st round of the £100 McCabe Cup in Clones. Chairman Dr CA Lorrigan Vice Chairman Ray Griffith Secretary Micheal Smyth Assistant Secretary Gene Cullivan Treasurer Norman Cinnamond. Committee Michael Smyth Senior Gerry Kelly Jimmy Bury George McClarey Jimmy Mulcahy Sean McSherry Des Lambert and Tony Higgins.
Death of John Robert Graham Gartnasilla. Survived by his wife family neighbours and friends. There was a large capacity attendance at the funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining cemetery.
Rev Father Augustine Leydon (18) wins the Banker’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with an impressive 67 nett. In the ladies junior cup final Airmid O Hanlon beat Minnie McCarren while Kathleen Morgan won Miss Lynch’s prize and Muriel Doherty won Connie McEntee’s prize.
Bishop Austin Quinn is son of Patrick and Catherine Quinn nee McKenna at Brootally in the parish of Keady County Armagh. Ordained in Maynooth on the 20th June 1915. He taught in All Hallows College until being appointed CC Forkhill county Armagh in 1926 later curate in Ardee 1927 Armagh 1930 and Adm Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in 1940. He was appointed Parish Priest in Drogheda in 1943. Consecrated Bishop of Kilmore on the 10th September 1950. Bishop Quinn concludes his homily saying “ Cavan has a wonderful reputation of loyalty to the Faith. Fidelity to its practice and warm hearted attachment to its priests. With this chalice that you have so generously presented to me here to night, I promise to remember you as I celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Your needs both temporal and spiritual that a greater more universal prosperity may be a blessing following on a truly Christian life”
Father Michael Cooke eldest son of Edward and the late Joanne Cooke Upper Main Street celebrates his first public Mass in the Cathedral at 11 am on Tuesday assisted by Father ABC McGrath. His two other brothers Eamonn and Liam served the Mass which was attended by friends neighbours and relations from far and near. Father Michael is a playing member of Cavan Gaels and is a long time member of Cavan CBSI who voted congratulations to the new priest at their weekly meeting in the Scout Den.
Brigid Keelan NT announces her retirement from Killygarry school as she replaces long serving Annie Cullivan as Vice Principal in Crubany National School. A Committee headed up by Francie McDermott Treasurer Packie McGovern and Treasurer Pauline Gilroy to arrange for a farewell social and presentation to Miss Keelan who was extremely popular during her long tenure in Killygarry.
Shops and businesses in the town are extremely quiet due to the protracted bus strike that is preventing many of the country customers from visiting the town for their messages.
July 3rd 1965 Cavan County Manager Dermot McCarthy tells the members of Cavan County Council that he plans to provide the town with an indoor heated swimming pool at a cost of £16,000 and a Recreational Park both to be situated on the Dublin Road. Doubts are cast on the viability of the project after the Manager announces that the proposed swimming pool would mean a £1 on the Rates for the county.
Tom Fitzpatrick TD proposed by Johnny Murray of Labour and seconded by Maurice Jackson is unanimously re elected Chairman of Cavan UDC with Paddy Conaty taking up once again the position of Vice Chairman.
Death of Nancy Galligan ‘Doire Mor’ Farnham Street at the early age of 49 after a short illness. Native of Drummina Westport county Mayo. She was an accomplished musician and Treasurer of the local branch of Comalthas Ceolteoiri Eireann taking a leading part in the organization of the National Fleadh in 1954 and the County Cavan Fleadh first held in the town in 1955. She was deeply interested in the welfare of people living in rural areas without the necessary home comforts. Founder member of Cavan’s first Comaltas committee. She came from a family steeped in Irish traditional music and culture being daughter of the famous Mrs Burges the well known Radio Eireann ballad singer from Westport. She was deeply involved in making vestments and altar supplied for the local Apostolic Workers and was extremely popular with all the residents in Cavan where she first came to reside following her marriage to Dr Brian Galligan in 1946. She is survived by her husband Dr Brian6 sons Joseph Peter Michael Bernard Seamus and 2 daughters Marian and Anne. The Cathedral was packed to capacity for the removal and funeral Mass celebrated by Father ABC McGrath with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery Butlersbridge.
Death of Austin McDonald ‘Midland House’ well known Cavan business man at the age of 61. He was son of Philip McDonald who established his well known drapery store in Cavan in 1882. Educated at Drumcrave and Saint Patrick’s College he joined the family drapery on leaving school. He excelled as a business man and later was a founder member of Cavan Chamber of Commerce and spearheaded the drive for industrial development in the area. He was a prominent member of County Cavan Golf Club. Brother of Father Joseph and the late Father Leo McDonald CM. He is survived by his wife Maureen 4 sons Joseph Paul Roger and Declan. Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and very representative funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Death of Molly Deveraux Killbride Mountnuggent and formerly of Wolfe Tone Street Cavan. She was the eldest child of the famous J ‘Scottie’ Brady who played with Cavan Slashers in the All Ireland Final of 1892 in Clonturk Park Dublin when representing Ulster they were beaten in a memorable encounter by Commercials Dublin by one point. She went to live in Mountnuggent some time ago and was predeceased by her husband John some years ago. She is survived by one son brothers and sisters. Funeral from Saint Bridget’s Church Mountnuggent to Cullies cemetery.
Sudden death of Isabella S Cinnamond 25 Fortfield Grove Terenure and 55 Church Street shocks the town and surrounding areas where she was extremely well known and held in the highest esteem. She was a member of the famous Pollock family who owned the County Cavan Stores managed by her father Tom Pollock who was also Secretary of Cavan Agricultural Show Society before RS Black (Cavan Credit Union). She was wife of the popular business man and insurance official Edward Cinnamon. The family moved to Dublin 10 years ago. Isabella is survived by her five sons Norman Irvine Ted Frank and Kenneth 2 daughters Edwina and Isabella. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral service in Cavan Presbyterian Church with the Rev Mr Fletcher officiating with burial later in the New cemetery Dublin Road Cavan.
Death of Bernard Cronin at his residence Annaglough on Friday shocks the countryside where he and his family are deservedly well known and extremely popular. He was a worker with Cavan County Council and leaves a wife and 6 daughters and 4 sons. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with Father PJ McManus officiating with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Annie Martin returns to America by air after spending a three week holiday with her brothers Henry and Johnny in Owen Roe Terrace. Annie emigrated to the USA in 1947.
Cathedral Choir of boys and adults on annual outing to Mullaghmore county Sligo where they picnicked on the strand before enjoying a dip in the Atlantic. Late they journeyed into Bundoran to view the sites and sounds of the famous Donegal seaside town including a visit to the amusements and slot machines while some of the older members enjoyed a walk around Roogey before enjoying a beautiful supper. They returned on the shores of Lough Erne via Enniskillen.
July 10th 1965 Annie Cullivan Vice Principal of Crubany School retires after 42 years distinguished service to the teaching profession. She taught first in Coolboyogue with Master Tom Ruddy and later was substitute teacher in Clifferna Corlis and Arva before being appointed to Crubany in 1923. On Wednesday the pupils presented her with a beautiful inscribed reading lamp. The principal AJ O Brien paid tribute to Annie Cullivan on her long distinguished service to the school. A committee has been formed among the Past Pupils and a social and presentation will take place on July 14th.
Last minute rush on Thursday means that the record for blood donations is shattered at the Blood Transfusion Mobile Unit when an amazing 605 pints of blood were donated by Cavan people. The previous record was 563. The session was supervised by Cavan Red Cross with Eileen Maloney Director in the Protestant Hall.
Cavan minor footballers beat the reigning Ulster Champions Antrim 2-11 to 2-7 in the Ulster minor championship at Breffni Park. Scorers for Cavan who were highly impressive and now favourites to win their first title since 1959 were John Dwyer 1-2 T Toal 1-0 S White 0-5 C O Reilly 0-2 Seamus McCauley 0-1 and Garrett O Reilly 0-1. They will now play Tyrone next Sunday in the Ulster semi final at Newry.
Death of Catherine ‘Katie’ Cahill Corhoogan Reaske Cavan. She was widow of the late Philip Cahill well known farmer in the area and was deservedly popular with all classes and creeds being known for her outstanding piety and charity to those less well off in the community. She is survived by her two sons Michael and Philip I daughter Kathleen and 1 brother Bernard relatives friends and neighbours. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the funeral which was large and representative from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Maurice Jackson once again provides the luxury transport to bring the hundreds of young anglers to Baker’s Bridge for the annual outing and competition hosted by Cavan Angler’s Club. Mercantile Credit donated the generous sum of £10 towards the cost of the large array of attractive prizes.
General Westmoreland launches first major offensive into Vietcong territory North West of Saigon in Vietnam.
Drama at Breffni Park as Cavan and Donegal finish level again 1-11 to Donegal’s 0-14 in the replay of the Ulster senior championship first round tie. Padraic McShea put Donegal ahead with two minutes to go but John Joe O Reilly leveled the tie one minute later. Cavan led most of the way and led at half time by 1-6 to 0-6. Cavan were on the attack when referee Jimmy Martin signaled the end of normal time. Both teams were advised that extra time was being played and Cavan emerged from the dressing room but despite numerous pleas the Donegal team failed to come back out and after waiting for 20 minutes with the public address advising patrons that extra time was being played the referee had no option but to call off the match.
Soccer fever hits the town as Cavan Shamrock’s go down 1-0 to Enniskillen Strollers in the 1st round of the McCabe £100 competition in Clones. Cavan defence was magnificent but their attack failed to convert their chances. Dessie Maguire Gene Cullivan and Micheal Smyth were outstanding in the Shamrock’s defence while Burns and Moore were the only forwards to threaten danger. Meantime at home Cavan Shamrocks Junior’s travelled to Kilmore to take on the home side. Ton Doonan and Johnny Lynch scored glorious goals while Clarke replied for Kilmore to give the visitors a deserved 2-1 victory. Frank Lyons Gerry Egan John O Neill Johnny Lynch and Ton Doonan gave sterling displays for an impressive town team while Clarke Lindsay and Mackeral were outstanding for a formidable Kilmore side.
In a day of draws Cavan the favourites were surprisingly held to a draw by Tyrone in the Ulster Minor Semi Final in Newry. With a late flourish Tyrone scored 1-1 to draw the tie with Cavan 1-8 to 2-5 with the replay fixed for Clones on Sunday next.
Newly ordained Sean Finlay blesses the new fire tender at Cavan Fire Station with his father Jimmy Finlay Frank O Keeffe Dick Mulcahy Mattie Reilly looking on.
Presentation to Archdeacon Shires who is retiring from active duty after 38 years of distinguished service to the Cavan group of churches of Cavan Derryheen Denn and Ballyhaise. At a social and presentation ceremony he was presented with a gift from the churches by Rt Rev EFB Moore DD PhD Bishop of Kilmore Elphin and Ardagh. Among those who spoke eloquently of the service the Archdeacon rendered to this area were Rev JJ Corrigan Drung E Roe Cathedral Clerk and Maurice Jackson Warden. Tom Fitzpatrick on behalf of the entire community paid wholesome tribute to this great man who served so long energetically and so loyally the Protestant community in Cavan. He was ordained on the 17th May 1928 celebrating his Golden Jubilee in 1958 when the Parishioners presented him with a roll top desk which he made great use of. Twenty five year’s earlier the Mother’s Union presented to him a Parker pen which he still used to this day. On that occasion too the Select Vestry presented to him a silver communion set. He served under 7 bishops of Kilmore and two in Northern Ireland. In 1948 the parish of Castletara was amalgamated into Cavan increasing his flock and work load considerably. Continuing Archdeacon Shire paid tribute to Robert Hi Mackeral Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Protestant Hall. His stewardship of the hall and the functions held there was exemplary. He also thanked his personal friend of 35 years Harry Haddock who was available around the clock to keep all of the Church property in pristine condition and his work around the Church and the Rectory in all weathers was admired by all. Harry is a gifted horticulturist and is so neat and tidy in all his work. John Anderson Headmaster of the Royal School then paid tribute to Archdeacon Shire and his late wife who “was a tower of strength and acted as Secretary to the Archdeacon for many years. Later M/S Anna Smith and Tommie Smith showed similar dedication to the Church and the Archdeacon.
Retirement of Garda Jerry Lyons Bridge Street who is retiring from the force. He is a native of Cork and joined the force in 1924. Jerry served in Clones Finea and came first to Cavan in 1927. He was later transferred to Carlow but returned permanently to Cavan in 1934. He played hurling and football with Cavan and Monaghan. Founder member of Cavan Pavilion Club he was deeply involved in the legendary Pantomimes from 1947-1955 when he took a leading back stage role. He was the first organizer of the Garda annual dance in the Town Hall. A committee has been formed with a view to a door to door collection of the business premises to make a suitable presentation to Garda Lyons at a function in the Ulster Arm’s shortly.
Madge McCabe who for the last ten years has been running the school book and stationary store in Connolly Street which she purchased from Michael and Maura Galligan sells her premises failing to reach the reserve at auction in the Farnham Hotel. The highest bid was £3,200 in trust by Jack Binchey. Eddie O Gorman is the Auctioneer and Tom J Fitzpatrick had carriage of sale.
Brigid Keelan who was 20 years teaching in Killygarry and is transferring to Crubany National School to replace the retiring Annie Cullivan as Vice Principal to Andy O Brien is made a presentation by her past pupils at a function in the Ulster Arms. Kathleen Kenny wife of Augustine Kenny made the presentation on behalf of Miss Keelan’s past pupils and many friends in the Killygarry area. She will be replaced in Killygarry National School by Rosemary Ward from Ballyshannon.
Anglo Celt bemoans the national printers strike which means no national papers are available. Not too bad for the town punter who can get the English papers in the towns but the poor country folk are robbed of the little pleasure of placing bets and studying form with no papers available. Coming fast on the heels of the bus strike life in rural Ireland is nearly intolerable!
Presentation to Philip Smith NT Principal Drumcrave on the occasion of his marriage to Ann Cahill NT Corlurgan NS. Father PJ Gargan made the presentation to Phil on behalf of the parents of Drumcrave National School while another presentation was made to Ann by the parents of Corlurgan National School.
New signs are erected around the town directing people to the new Tourist Office in Town Hall Street and the Car Parks in the town.
July 17th 1965 Mrs John D Murphy formerly Helen Gaffney Latt Cavan receives her PhD at UCD. Eldest daughter of Paddy BE and the late Madge Gaffney she will do post graduate studies at the Medical Research Unit University of London. She was educated at Drumcrave NS and Saint Louis Convent Monaghan.
Books and Authors of County Cavan is published by Sarah Cullen Assistant Librarian Cavan County Council. The dust jacket is designed by Philip Cullivan while the foreword is by Dr Philip O Connell. The book is reviewed in this issue by Father Frank McKiernan Editor of the Bhreifne Journal.
Father Joseph Dolan Adm Cavan Cathedral makes the presentation on behalf of the past pupils of Crubany NS to Annie Cullivan who is retiring after 42 years distinguished loyal service to Crubany NS. Pictured are Andrew J O Brien Principal Co Council Chairman of the Committee Annie Cullivan Father Joe Dolan Adm Greta Kerrigan Secretary Brendan Keaney Joint Treasurer Brother Simon Finlay Father Joe O Hanlon Father Sean Finlay Father PJ Gargan CC Danny O Hanlon Tommy Gilsenan Joint Treasurer and Brother M Smith.
Father Tom Twoomey son of Sergeant and Mrs Twoomey Farham Road and a student in Mill Hill College London is ordained in Westminster Cathedral by Cardinal Heenan Archbishop of Westminster is pictured imparting his first blessing to Sister Dominique Twoomey an aunt of the new priest based now in Belgium after serving 27 years in the Belgian Congo.
Edward O Hanlon and Edward Shields win the President’s Surgeon Cullen’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. George Parkinson and Mrs ‘Guy’ Morris were runner up. 27 pairs took part and the prizes were presented at a very pleasant function in the Clubhouse by Maureen Cullen wife of the President. In the O Hanlon Cup Final for 18 handicap and over Rev GN Cave beat Vincent Crotty. While Maura Maloney won Mrs PA Smyth’s prize in the ladies section.
Sympathy is extended to Vincent McCaul Bridge Street on the death of his mother Ellen relict of Patrick McCaul Drumliffe. Funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise to Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
Cavan see off favourites Donegal after 3 attempts with Charlie Gallagher equalizing just on the stroke of full time after Donegal had dominated the exchanges at a packed and sunny Breffni Park. Donegal were on the attack from the kick out and it was broken up by an outstanding Tom Maguire who placed John Joe Reilly who in turn passed to the incoming Seamus McMahon to give Cavan an unlikely win. Cavan dominated the early exchanges but their forwards threw chance after chance away to leave Cavan only leading by 0-5 to 0-3 at half time. In the second half the roles were reversed and if Donegal had a few good forwards they would have been out of sight of the late Cavan flourish. Cavan now play Armagh in the Ulster Semi Final in Clones on Sunday next. The game will be preceded by the Ulster minor semi final clash of Cavan and Tyrone.
Saint Felim’s win the De La Salle Senior Street competition while The Town win the Junior section. No reports available.
Peter Maguire son of Mrs Maguire and the late legendary John Maguire is presented with a certificate of merit by Justice O Callaghan signed by the President of the Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at a ceremony at Granard Court.
Donal O Connell Bank of Ireland is leaving Cavan on promotion and was made a presentation by Tommy Goldrick Group Leader Cavan Red Cross at a function. Eileen Assistant Area Director presented seven new members with certificates of merit.
Sister Mary Edward sister of the Resurrection Berkshire England is home on holiday with her parents Edward ‘Bates’ and Mrs McEvoy in College Street.
All prices similar to last time with small supply and good demand at Cavan Fair. Pigs were slow to clear but working horses colts fillies and even knackers held their price in the horse fair.
Father Frank McKiernan in reviewing Sarah Cullen’s ‘Books and Authors of County Cavan’ which has earned Sarah a fellowship of the Library Association of Ireland. The introduction of this ‘superb book’ is by Dr Philip O Connell while a very attractive dust jacket is designed by Cavan town man Phil Cullivan B Arch . In the course of a lengthy article Father McKiernan points out that the Anglo Celt first appeared on the 6th February 1846 price 6d and has appeared every Friday morning since that date. Cavan Herald was published from 1818-18-26 Cavan Observer 1857-1861 The Irish Post and Telegraph from 1910-1920. The Anglo Celt was first owned by William Johnston who sold the title to James O Brien who then disposed of it to the legendary Zachariah Wallace. Nearly 100 years ago the Anglo Celt was acquired by John F O Hanlon acted as editor and owner until he was joined some time later by his brother Edward. John F O Hanlon married Bobby Gannon and they had four children Willie later Managing Director Edward Editor Derek and Joan. Edward’s son Johnny was to become Editor in recent years.
July 24th 1965 Andrew Colm O Brien is conferred with his BA honours at UCD. Colm is son of Andy NT County Council and Molly Crubany Cavan.
Death of John Thomas Brady Rathcorrick. Very popular farmer in the area. He was always available to help a neighbour or friend in trouble. Veteran of the Old IRA he took a very active part in the struggle for independence. He is survived by his wife relatives and many friends. The Cathedral was packed to capacity for the Requiem Mass after the 11:30 Mass on Sunday morning with burial later in Killygarry cemetery. Surviving members of the Old IRA under Charlie Reilly Drumherrish formed a guard of honour at both the removal and funeral.
Unexpected death of John Dempsey late of River Street in Hemel Hempstead England. Worked for 35 years with McCarren and Company where he was held in the highest esteem by both management and colleagues. He was only 61 and emigrated 3 years ago. Survived by his wife Bridget 3 sisters Rose Faloon London Ellen Allen Lincoln and Elizabeth Tyrell in Manchester relatives and friends. Funeral took place in England.
Death of Catherine O Reilly Derrylena Butlersbridge. Survived by her sons daughter and sister. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’s church Butlersbridge to Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
Dismal week for the newly formed Cavan Shamrocks as they sink to a 1-0 defeat away to Clones and are then hammered in Kilmore by the home side 3-0 where George Pratt was outstanding for the homesters at centre half. Jackie Lindsay at right full gave George great support. Tony Knox scored two of the Kilmore goals while Robbie Lindsay got the third in the second half from a beautiful pass from Robbie Treacey who was outstanding at centre forward for Kilmore. Only Ton Doonan Gerry Egan and Dessie Maguire played up to form for a dilapidated Shamrock’s outfit. Meeting of Cavan Shamrock’s committee in Ulster Arms to make arrangements to travel to Kells on Sunday.
Popular winner of the Captain’s Dominick McCabe’s Prize is Noel Martin who is a next door neighbour of Dominick and Beda McCabe in Farnham Street. Father Augustine Leydon was runner up while John McCormack had the best gross.
Funny stuff as Donegal who failed to beat Cavan over 3 legs and 180 minutes hand in a protest against Cavan winning their first round marathon tie immediately after Cavan had beaten Donegal in the Ulster semi final in Clones on Sunday evening. Pat O Neill says “unless they know something that the Cavan people are unaware of there is no point in their protest.” In fact Pat recalls that after the second game in Breffni Park Donegal failed to come out for extra time despite repeated efforts by the referee and delayed the departure of the fans from the ground by a half an hour. Technically the game should have been awarded to Cavan but the Ulster Council in their economic wisdom ordered another game and bumper gate!
Cavan show signs of good championship form as they beat Armagh 1-10 to 0-4 in a very one sided encounter in Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones. Cavan always on top led by 1-5 to 0-4 at half time and held Armagh scoreless in the second half. Cavan Minors with Jimmy Fay Joey Browne Micheal Greenan and a young Joey O Keeffe giving them the edge in midfield beat Tyrone 1-5 to 0-5 to qualify for the Ulster Final at Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones where they will play the favourites Derry.
Old People’s Committee 1965 Chair Nellie McIntyre Vice Chairman Johnny O Rourke Secretary Seamus White Treasurer Peter Mullen.
Nicholas Power a native of Broadway county Wexford is made a presentation on the occasion of his promotion as Court Clerk for the Ballinasloe area. He was a member of the staff of the District Court’s Office in Cavan for the last tree years and endeared himself to all. He was Secretary of the local branch Gaelic League and an instructor in the Civil Defence. He previously served in the Courts in both Cork and Dublin Metropolitan area.
Cavan annual party for the blind of Cavan in Loreto College where musical items were supplied by the guests themselves several of them singing and even one played the button accordion. Mel Doherty was MC and supplied some very entertaing comic pieces while John O Connor sang a litany of old Irish airs and ballads that delighted the guests who sung along with the Cavan tenor. Other musical treats came from the ICA Choir the Boy Scout’s Accordion Band and B Smith. Mrs Dawson Secretary of the Association who was mainly responsible for such a wonderful treat held in the open air at Loreto College thanked all who had travelled to the event or taken part in the musical items. A meal was served to the guests indoors and each of them was given a gift on their way home to places as far away as Mountnugent Kingscourt Shercock Gowna and Dowra.
July 31st 1965 National Busmen’s Union call a further strike for Sunday next just after being out for a prolonged period of 6 weeks. The Union are objecting to the imminent introduction of one man buses with no satisfactory compensation.
Freddie Mills presents his trophy to Billy Morris driver and Derek Morris navigator after they won the Cavan Motor Rally on Monday night last.
Mary Brady of the Cavan based Power School of Dancing wins the championship of county Cavan under 16 dancing at Ballyjamesduff Feis. Anthony Gorby of Belturbet was the outstanding winner of the over 16 and was representing the Coffey School of Dancing Belturbet.
Mrs Benny Hickey is the popular winner of the Lady President’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club presented by Dorie Smith Farnham Street. Margaret English had the best gross while special prizes went to Muriel Doherty Secretary of the Ladie’s section Mrs Don McMullin ‘The Rival’s Inn’.
Cavan and Down will meet in their 5th Ulster Final clash since 1959 at Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones on Sunday. Cavan ‘stole’ the result last year when will of the wisp Peter Pritchard was introduced late on to score two goals for Cavan and pluck victory from the jaws of defeat. Peter is no place to be found even among the subs this year and Pat O Neill quotes the bookies at 3 to 1 in favour of Down probably getting the result right. In the minor final Cavan have an even more difficult assignment when they are faced by a big strong well drilled Derry team who will probably beat the Cavan youngsters pulling up. Cavan Minors P Campbell Jimmy Fay J Brady Joey Brown Pearse Gilroy Terry Toal Tommy McDwyer Gareth O Reilly Joey O Keeffe Steve Duggan Fergus McCauley S White Paddy Cusack C Sheridan and John O Dwyer. Subs T McKiernan F O Reilly S McGovern Michael O Callaghan V O Reilly M Smith S Kelly and Aidan Carolan.
Cavan Gael’s sparkling display in the Junior League clash at Breffni Park when they account for Crosskeys 4-3 to 0-2 at sparsely attended and very wet Breffni Park. Scorers for the Gaels were Sean Galligan Terry Smith 1-2 1-0 Leo Cosgrove 1-0 Tommy Monaghan 1-0 and Joey Connolly 0-1. Team Oliver Cassidy Oliver ‘Misey’ Crowe Niall Crowe C Kearney Sean Galligan Tony McConnell Michael Walsh George Crowe Gerard Finegan Larry Ready Terry Smith Tommy Monaghan Leo Cosgrove Sean Galligan and Joey Connolly.
Cavan qualify for their 3rd Under 21 Ulster Final beating fancied Derry 0-8 to 0-3 in Irvinstown. Cavan aided by the breeze led by 0-3 to 0-2 at half time after missing many scorable opportunities but Derry also wildly off target only managed to score a single point in the second half faced by a hard tackling no nonsense Cavan defence.
Cavan Shamrocks back to form in facile 6-1 win against a very light Trinity United in Kells. Playing against the steep hill and against the wind in a downpour the more resolute Shamrocks led by 3-1 at half time and from there the result was a foregone conclusion. Micheal Smyth Gene Cullivan Pat Woods were best in an underworked defence while Dickie Smith Andy McGahon and the flying winger Des Lambert were outstanding in the Shamrock’s forward division. On Tuesday Cavan Shamrocks travelled to Oriel Park in Dundalk to take on Bank United who are leaders of the Leinster League and fielded several of the Dundalk League of Ireland panel. Inspired by man of the match Dessie Maguire the Shamrocks gave their best display of the year going down in atrocious weather conditions 4-2. Shamrock’s matched Bank all the way until 6 minutes from the end when the Dundalk side scored their 3rd and decisive goal. After just 14 minutes George Pratt scored a wonder goal for Shamrock’s waltzing around the attentions of three defenders before sending an unstoppable shot to the roof of the Bank net. Bank United led at the interval 2-1 but just after half time Dundalk native Andy McGahon shot to the net to equalize the match after flying winger Des Lambert flew down the left wing sending an inch perfect ball to the feet of McGahon who made no mistake. A night for the big men with conditions on the otherwise perfect surface very wet and heavy Dessie Maguire and Sean McSherry were magnificent in defence while up front Des Lambert caught the eye of the League of Ireland scouts with his long blonde hair and darting runs cutting up the Bank defence at will. Andy McGahon George Pratt and Dickie Smith were others to impress in Cavan Shamrock’s most difficult but best performance to date. Outstanding for the winners were Taylor Morgan and Tierney.
Annagh take over from De La Salle as Urban League Champions defeating Bailieborough 3-3 to 2-4 in a pulsating thrilling and very entertaining final played in a downpour in Breffni Park. For Annagh Sean McGuigan was outstanding scoring a goal while T Smith scored 2-2 and Gerry Henderson a point to bring the PJ Duke trophy to Belturbet for the first time.
Brother Ultan on short visit back to house finds that it has been broken into most probably by children as there is nothing missing. The brothers are all on holiday since July 13th . The Garda have been notified and an investigation is continuing.
Father P McNulty CSSR a native of Alackan is spending his first holiday at home for 8 years from the Philippine Islands where he is ministering.
Sympathy is extended to Josephine McEntee Farnham Road on the death of her sister Mrs Kathleen Elliott Virginia at Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan. She was popular with all classes and creeds and took a leading part in the social life of Virginia until she was invalided some years ago. Later spending much of her time in care in Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was second eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs C O Reilly Merchant Maghera. She is survived by her husband Jack daughters Edel and Carina and two sisters Josephine McEntee and Carmel Dolan. There was a capacity attendance at the funeral from Saint Mary Immaculate Church Virginia to Maghera cemetery.
Hundreds of pilgrims from the Cavan area are among the thousands to climb the Reek at Croagh Patrick on Saturday night /Sunday morning in atrocious weather conditions. No serious accidents or injuries reported this year although many of the pilgrims made the journey in their bare feet.
No buses and still no Irish newspapers not causing any due concern to Cavan readers who have got used to reading the English and Northern Irish papers now enjoying record sales in the town. Very inconvenient for country folk particularly those who like a punt on the horses as the papers are not available in country areas. Buses off the road on Sunday but locals had made their own travel arrangements and local private operators steeped into fill the breach.
After last year’s poor display in the All Ireland semi final against Kerry interest in this years Ulster final in Clones is at an all time low with most locals of the opinion that the team is just not good enough to compete at the highest level and they would be much better to be beaten at this stage than risk another national humiliation. The bookies are all quoting Cavan to win at 3/1 against.
August 7th 1965 “Poor Final as Cavan lose Ulster title to Down in Clones” Shabby hard hitting game played in very heavy underfoot conditions Down just took more of their chances to emerge 3-5 to 1-8 winners. Cavan outplayed Down completely in the 1st half and should have been out of sight at the interval instead Down thanks to goals from Paddy Doherty and Sean O Neill led by one point at the interval 2-1 to Cavan’s 0-5. The exchanges were uncompromising with fouling in abundance. Cavan did not display the same spirit determination and will to win that they showed earlier in their defeats of Donegal and Armagh. Down were always dangerous and Paddy Doherty’s 10th minute goal was superb and just before half time Sean O Neill wrong footed Cavan full back Anthony Keyes for another goal after Cavan almost owned the ball but could not turn their possession into scores. The deciding moment of the game came six minutes from the end when substitute Jackie Fitzsimmons got his fist to a high lob into the square and the ball trickled over the line to put Down six points ahead. Cavan laid siege to the Down goal and resurrected the determination and spirit they are famous for . Their only reward was a penalty which Charlie Gallagher converted to leave just three points between the teams with two minutes left for play. Despite being granted 3 minutes overtime Cavan encamped in the Down half just couldn’t make the vital breakthrough and on this form a poor Down team will be no match for the champions Galway in the All Ireland semi final later in August. Cavan J Reilly Gabriel Kelly Anthony Keyes Cootehill Tony Morris Frank Kennedy Tom Maguire Captain Donal O Grady Ray Carolan Tom Lynch John Joe O Reilly Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher Seamus McMahon Danny Brady and Philip Murray. Sub Brian Kennedy for Phil Murray.
In the curtain raiser Cavan Minors put up a very good show against an excellently trained bigger stronger Derry team 3-10 to 2-4. Cavan contained the mighty Oak Leaf men until 15 minutes from the end when the teams were tied but from there until the final whistle Derry dominated exchanges. Jimmy Fay Joey Browne Pearse Gilroy were outstanding in defence while Gareth O Reilly and Joey O Keeffe were excellent at centre field until the conditions and Derry domination wore them down in the last quarter. In fact Gareth O Reilly was shifted all over the place centre field centre half and finally full back. Paddy Cusack Eamonn O Reilly the sub from Butlersbridge Steve Duggan and Fergus McCauley were the pick of the forwards.
Doctor Cullen Cup 18 holes V Par at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Nicky Smith 5 up 2nd was Rev Torlac O Reilly 1 up but better back nine. 3rd George Parkinson 1 up.
Cavan suffers the worst rainfalls in recent years with Coleman Road and Cathedral Road flooding as the river rose to dangerous levels.
For the first time in over 30 years and due to Diocesan regulation relaxation the dances in the town are all running past midnight to 1 am.
WJ Breslin Farnham Road who is leaving the are on promotion to Mullingar sells his residence at Rock Cross to Phil Smith NT for £3,480. Murphy Quinn were auctioneers and Tom J Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage of sale.
Music and song in the ‘Rival’s Inn’ Railway Road with refreshments and snack served.
August 14th 1965 Tom Fitzpatrick TD in one of his first speeches in the Dail asks the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs to expedite the building of a new Post Office in Cavan with proper communalization facilities. The building they acquired on the Main Street the Market House has now fallen into a dilapidated eye sore and takes away from the appearance of the town. The old exchange has been there for nearly fifty years and Tom appeals for a new exchange so that Cavan a forgotten county since the closure of the railways can make proper contact with the outside world. Tom in conclusion says that just before he came to Dublin this morning he was contacted by John McGinnity the local Travel Agent and Chairman of Cavan Tourist Association who told him that it was now almost impossible to get an urgent booking call to Dublin without having to wait. John told Tom that earlier in the week he had an American priest and German tourist in booking flights home but had to apologize for the delays in contacting Dublin to confirm their travel arrangements. In the end John asked them to take a leisurely stroll through the town and hopefully he would have word when they returned in an hour or so.
Moya Sheridan who is only Principal in Ballinagh for the last two years is producing some star pupils with both Mary and Martin Smith children of Peter Ballinagh Post Office Pauline Brady Gortahurk Marie Gaffney Aughawella all obtaining secondary school scholarships to local second level institutions Loreto Saint Patrick’s College and Poor Clare Secondary School.
Tom Fitzpatrick makes the presentation to well known highly popular Jerry Lyons who is retiring from the Garda after 41 years service 31 of them in Cavan. He was presented with a canteen of cutlery Waterford Crystal and set of carvers from his friends in the town and colleagues in Cavan Garda Station where Superintendent F McCague made the second presentation. Pictured are Sean Young Mrs Lyons Gerry Lyons Joe McGovern UDC and MJ Smith Secretary Cavan County Council.
Death of Margaret Farrell wife of well known businessman Anthony Farrell Annalee House Butlersbridge. She is survived by her sons daughters grandchildren brother relatives and many friends. Capacity attendance at the funeral and removal from Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge with burial later in Cullies cemetery Cavan.
Death of Patrick Lee well known farmer in the Corlurgan area. Man of great integrity he was a great source of assistance and support for his neighbours and friends. Great Cavan supporter he saw Cavan win all of their five All Ireland finals and never missed a big game in Breffni Park being a former member of Tullyco GFC. Survived by his wife Rose sons brothers relatives and many friends. Father PJ McManus officiated at the Removal and Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery.
Cavan Gaels win their way to the County Senior Championship semi final virtue of their tough bruising gale against a Cornafean team intent on inflicting the maximum physical punishment on their more accomplished town rivals. Several shins kicked and bruised noses broken face and head injuries abound culminating in a free for all late in the game. Both teams finished with only 13 men but the Gaels on an impressive display at PJ Duke Park Stradone win tie 2-7 to 1-5 in dreadful underfoot conditions with rain incessantly pouring down throughout the hour. Colm Smith Donal Crowe Brian Tighe were outstanding in the Gael’s rearguard with John ‘Foley’ O Rourke dealing with the little he had to do very efficiently. Patrick Gaffney at wing half was man of the match standing up to the robust tactics of the Cornafean men and clearing his lines in spectacular fashion. Danny Thomas gave the Gael’s the edge at midfield while up front Terry Smith and Jack McEntee took every opportunity that came their way. The score does not reflect the superiority of a rampant Gaels in the closing stages as a younger fitter outfit ran the Cornafean team ragged.
Cavan lose their 3rd Ulster Final of the season when losing to Down 0-9 to 1-2 in Killeevan county Armagh on Tuesday evening. Down have now won senior junior and under 21 this season with Derry the minor champions. Cavan again had plenty of possession but only Olly Brady from Lacken and Pat Tinnelly threatened any danger to the Down citadel. Hughie Newman and Joe Flaherty gave Cavan the edge at midfield. Andy McCabe was outstanding at centre half flanked by Pat Tinnelly and Brian Morris who dealt capable with any threats from the fast tricky Down forward line. Ray Dunne at full back was soundness personified. Down had stars in seniors Val Kane Francie Doherty Felix Quigley Tom and Ray Morgan. Down scorers Francie Doherty 0-4 Val Kane 0-3 S Majorran 0-1 and Ray Morgan 0-1. Ollie Brady 1-0 and Micheal Greenan replied for Cavan. Among the locals on the losing Cavan team were Ray Dunne Micheal Greenan and PJ Carroll who was introduced late on as a sub for the injured Micheal Greenan.
Louis Blessing and Brian Murphy 2 up win the Fourball V Par at County Cavan Golf Club. Bridie Smith partnered Maura Maloney to win the ladies’ prize.
Cavan Shamrock’s in high scoring 5-5 draw against Darver United at Readypenny Dundalk. Paddy Woods Gene Cullivan were the stars of a shaky Cavan defence. George Pratt was man of the match once again his sheer strength and penetration troubling the home defence every time he was on the ball. George Pratt completed a hat trick while the other scorer was Dickie Smith who scored twice once from a penalty kick. Cavan Shamrock’s were lavishly welcomed to the Dundalk venue and a beautiful supper was provided by the great Jack McGuinness and his family who own the roadside pub in Readypenny. Cavan Shamrock’s issued an invitation to a return game in Cavan as soon as their home venue in Tierquin is ready for play. Later on Sunday evening another Cavan Shamrock’s team in which Joseph Greene made his debut beat Kells Shamrocks 7-2. Again that man again George Pratt Dickie Smith Des Lambert two goals each while Michael Kavanagh who made a welcome return to the forward line after a stint in goals got the final goal of the evening.
Death of Susan Dempsey a native of the Ballyhaise area and a former ward’s maid in Saint Phelim’s in the hospital she served so loyally after a long illness borne with great courage and resignation to the will of God. She was predeceased by her brother two years ago. There was large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Phelim’s Hospital Chapel to Cullies cemetery.
Retirement of Sergeant William ‘Bill’ Thorne in Longford where he was transferred just 8 years ago after a prolonged period in Cavan town where he and his family were extremely popular. Bill joined the Garda in 1922 and before he left the Depot in Dublin he was made a sergeant with the purpose of opening a new station in Goresbridge county Kilkenny. He later opened a new station in Kenmare in county Kerry. He later served as Sergeant in Athy and Newtownforbes county Longford before being transferred to Cavan. Most efficient courteous officer he was a strong athletic figure he was an outstanding footballer and hurler.
Social and presentation to Mr and Mrs Pat Sharkey ‘Blue Moon Bar’ who were recently married in the Ulster Arms ballroom on Sunday the 25th August 1965. Presentation to the newly wed couple by the Barmen’s Association of which Mrs Veronica Sharkey formerly Brady from Loughduff is the Secretary.
August 21st 1965 Drama at Annagh Lake as the heat wave continues as 14 year old Jimmy Browne from Butlersbridge is plucked unconscious from the water after going down in 5-6 feet of water close to the shore. In warm sunshine about 20 teenagers were bathing when Jimmy got into difficulty and went under for a period of 2-3 minutes. First to react to the pending tragedy was young Brian Smith 15 year old son of Tommy and Nan Drumalee noticing something amiss among the Butlersbridge contingent out and managed to get a hold of Browne who slipped from his grasp. Brian shouted for help and Michael Connolly well known Cavan Chemist threw off his shoes and in full clothes swam out to the stricken youth diving down to retrieved his body assisted by Brian Smith. Goldie Fleming and Nellie Harding the only other adults present then organized a human chain to bring the unconscious youth to shore. When they got him ashore the quick thinking Michael Connolly applied artificial resuscitation and after a period of two to three minutes Brown began to slowly breath again. As Goldie rushed into Butlersbridge to phone Dr Roy Hayes to quickly come on the scene, Eileen Maloney Assistant Area Director of Cavan Red Cross just happened to arrive at the shore side in Annagh and took over the full recovery process with text book efficiency with Jimmy Brown quickly on his feet and back to normal within minutes much to the relief of all his friends and fellow bathers at the lake. Sean and Mrs Brown who is a well known Cavan County Council worker and former Butlersbridge star footballer write into the Celt this week to thank all who took part in the rescue of their son Jimmy who thankfully is back out swimming this time in shallower water.
Ireland’s oldest man 105 year old bachelor Alexander McCaw from Croagh Island Ennskilen says that he still has a long way to go as his mother lived to be 120. Born on the 15th of August 1860 he always celebrates his birthday at a AOH demonstration of which he is a long time member. Alex rode a bicycle until he was 100.
Art’s Academy award for Myrtle Henderson for her outstanding conducting of Cavan ICA Choir and Cavan Presbyterian Choir in Cavan. The award was presented to Myrtle who is a member of the well known Black family at a function in the Lake Hotel Virginia by M O Callaghan MA Music and among those in attendance were Mrs J Faris President of Cavan ICA and Mrs English Secretary of the Federation.
Seamus McCormack Saint Mary’s Terrace driving a bus load of passengers to the Maple Ballroom Rockcorry is involved in yet another dramatic incident. As the newly opened fish and chip shop in Rockcorry goes up in flames with four young people seriously injured and ferried to Monaghan General Hospital for treatment for burns. Seamus a well known young member of Cavan Fire Brigade entered the burning inferno and organized the safe escape of the customers as well as assisting in bringing the injured out of the blaze. The blaze started in the newly opened Chip shop when a pan which was being heated by gas went on fire and one of the young assistants threw water on it only ton find that it exploded and caused devastating damage. A next door neighbour quickly brought the injured to hospital in his private car.
The last session of the 2nd Vatican Council begins on September 14th and the long running Council should be over by Christmas.
Butlersbridge are much too good for a lack lustre Belturbet in the Junior Championship 2nd round in Breffni Park. Parked in the Belturbet half for the first 30 minutes the Bridge led by 2-5 to Nil at the interval but they should have been much further ahead of a very poor Rory’s side. Belturbet emerged with all guns blazing in the second half but a lob to the square by the outstanding Con Smith was dispatched to the roof of the net by quicksilver Butlersbridge forward Tommy Smith for the decisive goal giving the Bridge a great win by 3-5 to 2-3. Butlersbridge Kevin Smith Brian Myles Terry Smyth John Sheanon Mickey Reilly T Reilly Sean Brogan H McCaffrey Ray Dunne Tom Sheridan Con Smith Eamonn Reilly Johnny Cusack K Cusack Ken Browne and Tommy Smyth. Referee Mick Higgins.
Death of Thomas J ‘Tom’ Lally 4 Saint Mary’s Terrace Cavan. He was a most popular man and outstanding footballer and hurler with Cavan Slashers. Tom came to Cavan many years ago and opened a hackney car business in the town. He was always so courteous polite decent and obliging and his word was a by word for integrity and loyalty. He later worked as a driver for Provider’s and was well known on his deliveries of heavy bags of coal and building materials. Magnificent physique he had the gentle nature to make him an outstanding gentleman and one of Cavan’s best loved characters. He was a well known figure on the Erne waterways fishing each Sunday. He is survived by his wife Sarah sons daughters brothers sisters relatives neighbours and many friends.
George McClarey just edges out Pat O Neiil on second nine to win the Guinness sponsored prize at County Cavan Golf Club with both players recording 35 points while Farham Street win the Street League in the ladies’ section.
Cardinal Richard Cushing of Boston joins with Cardinal William Conway in leading the clergy at the dedication of the magnificent £1 million Cathedral of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas in Galway. The President Eamonn De Velera and Taoiseach Sean Lemass were in attendance in the 3,000 packed to capacity congregation. Cardinal Cushing himself donated £61,000 in 1957 and lit the spark that saw each family in the Diocese of Galway contributing a half a crown per week to the fund kicked off 90 years ago by the Murray family who donated £500. The Cathedral designed in the shape of a cross is built in Galway stone and there are 50 stained glass windows within the magnificently finished Cathedral of which Galway people the world over are so proud of. At the conclusion of the ceremony Cardinal Cushing cut a wedding cake to celebrate the unique relationship forged with this Cathedral of Boston and Galway. The first child baptized was Richard William Holland fifth son of the Mayor of Galway Brendan Holland on Monday morning. Later Cardinal Cushing dedicated the John Kennedy Memorial Park to his dear friend the late President John J Kennedy on Eyre Square.
August 28th 1965 Gordon Cooper and Charles Conrad travel 6 million miles in six days journey in space creating a new record for the Americans as the race in space between Russia and America continues.
Joan O Hanlon wins the Jubilee Nurse’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. The Loreto Cup presented by Tom McCarren was won be Mrs PA Farrelly with Kathleen Sullivan the runner up and Margaret English again best gross.
Cavan Shamrocks continue their great start to the season beating Stackallen 3-2 in Stackallen after leading by 2-0 at the interval. Des Lambert the flying winger this time played in goals and got good cover from Micheal Smyth Gene Cullivan Dessie Maguire and John Burns. Michael Kavanagh George Pratt and Andy McGahon were the Shamrock’s goal scorers. Cavan Shamrock’s now play Drogheda Bohemians next Sunday.
Galway bet Down to qualify for the All Ireland Final on a score of 9 points to 7. This was a game Down should have won but their normally accurate forward line let them down. Down had total possession of the ball after the interval but shot an amazing 7 wides without registering a score. It was only in the final minutes when Down shot their bolt that Galway sealed a hard fought but hardly deserving win. Sean O Neill and Paddy Doherty usually so accurate and deadly for Down were completely off form. Down with ¾ of the play led a half time by solitary point 4-3. So frustrated were some of the Down supporters that one gent assaulted referee E Moyles from Wicklow at the final whistle. The troublemaker was quickly shepherded away by stewards and Garda and the referee who had an excellent game was escorted to the safety of the dressing room without any further unsporting incident. Scorers for Galway the reigning All Ireland champions Cyril Dunne 0-6 John Keenan 0-2 Sean Cleary 0-1 for Down Brian Johnston 0-2 Sean O Neill free George Glynn and Paddy Doherty 0-1 each. In a thrilling minor curtain raiser Derry just about deserved their narrow 4-8 to 4-5 victory over Roscommon in a thrilling encounter full of thrills and spills. Derry led at the interval 3-3 to 3-2 and will now face Kerry in the All Ireland final on the 26th September 1965.
On the 3rd of September the Cavan based Navak Showband (Cavan spelt back ways) will make their long awaited debut in the Ulster Arms Ballroom Cavan. The members of the band are Sean McCormack leader from Saint Mary’s Terrace Dag Carroll lead singer from College Street Bill McCusker Main Street Liam Cooke Main Street Gerry Graham Main Street Richard Graham Saint Phelim’s Place and Patsy Carroll Saint Phelim’s Place. The Manage is Joe McNamara fro College View and the band can be booked for dances carnivals etc at Cavan 207. Dancing at the big launch is 9-1 and admission is 6/-.
Raymond Carroll Oliver Kelly Jeremiah Twoomey Philip A Fitzsimmons Andrew C McEntee Fergus McCauley and Thomas O Reilly are some of the outstanding successes in the Leaving Certificate results at Saint Patrick’s College.
September 4th 1965 Virginia with 92 points is once again voted Ireland’s tidiest town. Mountnuggent was first in its category while Ballyjamesduff with 87 points was 3rd overall and was the winner of the Midland Regional Tourism award.
Doctor Patrick Power MB BCh is appointed Cavan MOH. Native of Galway Dr Power was Assistant MOH in Sligo. He is married with 4 children. He is son of the well known Professor M Power Professor of Mathematics UCG and a member of Senad Eireann. Dr Power has three sisters doctors and one of them is a dental surgeon.
George Millar BA Cavan succeeds Archdeacon Shire as Rector of Cavan Derryheen and Denn parishes. Rev Millar was ordained in 1946 and is a native of Kilkenny and served in Wexford Belfast and later Chaplin to the Mission of Seamen. He was appointed Rector in Billis in 1955. He has one daughter Helen and is married to Olive a native of Sligo.
The woman in form Mrs PA Farrelly ‘Dr Finegan’ wins the Captain’s Prize Connie McEntee’s at County Cavan Golf Club. Playing off a handicap of 30 and returning a 71 nett. Airmid O Hanlon was runner up also off 30 while Kathleen Sullivan won best gross with an outstanding 84. Mrs Don McMullin won the special prize.
Ballyconnell after failing to put the Cavan Gael’s away in the Senior Championship semi final at Breffni Park are caught on the post when full back Colm Smith joining the attack slotted home the equalizing point with time up. Tommy Monaghan led the revival with a great point followed by a Jim McDonnell free from a difficult far out angle. Cavan Gael’s led at the interval by 1-1 to 0-3. On the final whistle from outstanding referee Mick Higgins the two teams were on equal scores and must meet again for the right to face Bailieborough Shamrock’s in the Senior Championship Final.
Oliver Plunkett’s Cavan play Mullahoran in the Under 16 Final on Sunday. Both teams are fielding six county stars who starred in the recent Father Manning Cup.
“Bush TV now available at Smyth’s. See the latest models rent or buy. Smyth’s congratulate the Navak’s on their launch at gala dance in the Ulster Arms!”
Death of Albert ‘Bertie ‘ Morris 19 Coleman Road. Well known extremely popular he was a plumber in the long established family firm. He is survived by his wife Olive son Cyril family friends and neighbours with whom he was extremely popular for his numerous acts of kindness. Archdeacon Shire assisted by his successor Rev George Millar officiated at the funeral in Saint John’s Church of Ireland which was packed to capacity with all classes and creeds in attendance. Burial later took place in Kilmore cemetery.
Robert Mackeral sells his residence on Cathedral Road to Miss A Cusack Dublin for £4,275 . Murphy Quinn in association with Taylor Tweedy were the auctioneers while Allen and Halpin Solicitors had carriage.
Bishop Quinn will open the Apostolic Worker’s display in Saint Augustine’s Hall. Sets of vestments altar linen and sacred objects for the foreign missions will be on display.
Cavan Bridge Club will re open after the Summer recess in the Ulster Arms on September 7th while the AGM will take place in the Farnham Hotel on the 13th September 1965.
Death of James O Dowd Latnadrona Crosserlough at the age of 73. Member of one of Crosserlough’s oldest and most distinguished families he was extremely popular in the area where he carried on a progressive farming operation. He is survived by his wife 2 sons Philip O Dowd Latnadrona and Michael B Ag Sc Ballyconnell and three daughters Mrs Harvey Athlone Mrs Halton Ballinagh and Rosaleen O Dowd Latnadrona Crosserlough. He was brother of Monsignor Patrick O Dowd Mass USA Rev T Canon O Dowd Swanlinbar Philip O Dowd The Manse Derrylurgan Ballyjamesduff Peter O Dowd Postmaster Ross county Meath and Sister Agnes O Dowd USA. Rev T McCauley assisted by Rev Canon Patrick Gaffney PP officiated at the large and representative funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Crosserlough to the adjoining cemetery.
September 11th 1965 Very Rev Patrick Smith PP Jordanhill Glasgow builds and opens the first Catholic Church in the area since the reformation. In attendance at the dedication was his brother Father Kevin Thomas Smith San Antonio Texas his mother Annie Smith Lisduff Maghera and his sister Mrs Nellie Gargan ‘Ritz Bar’ Cavan.
Drumalee beat Stradone 0-14 to 2-7 to win their section of the Junior Championship thus qualifying for the semi final when they will play Killinkere. Tough struggle Drumalee fell into arrears in the second half but their forward line in man of the match Donie Fay was the star put them on the road to glory. Between himself and Paddy Lyons they contributed 9 points to the Drumalee total. The two teams were level at half time. Tony Coyle was the essence of soundness in the Drumalee goal and could not be faulted for letting in either of the Stradone goals. Tommy Molloy Joe Brown Tom Flynn Michael Smith were outstanding in defence. Frankie Walsh and Joey O Keefe were always struggling at centre field. Paddy Lyons on the 40 Donie Fay at full forward with good assistance from Andy McConnell Micheal Greenan and Fergus McCauley. Scorers for Drumalee Donie Fay 0-6 Paddy Lyons 0-3 Andy McConnell Micheal Greenan and Fergus McCauley 0-1 each.
Cavan Gaels virtue of their well merited over Ballyconnell will play Bailieboro Shamrocks in next Sunday’s County Final with Mick Higgins referee. Cavan town’s Slasher’s last won the title for the town in 1941 and only Cavan Gaels in 1958 have ever reached a senior final representing the town. The game will be preceded by Drumavaddy V Crosserlough Junior Division final. Bailieborough Shamrocks beat Cross 2-9 to 2-6 in last Friday night’s semi final where Eamonn Curley was man of the match and a goal four minutes from the end was decisive in giving the champions another championship final berth. On Sunday Cavan Gaels were in sparkling form to beat Ballyconnell 3-8 to 1-8 in the senior semi final replay at Breffni Park. The Gaels were inspired by the sparkling display and leadership of captain Jim McDonnell. Larry Ready and Danny Thomas were the principal scorers but Tommy Monaghan and Terry Smith showed flashes of genius when the chips were down. PJ Carroll and Jack McEntee held sway all through at centre field and gave their forwards a winning platform. John O Rourke was almost redundant in the goals but every time he was called for he came off his line to clear while a feature of his game was his lengthy kick outs. The full back line of Brian Tighe Donal Crowe and veteran Colm Smith closed down all avenues to goal and scores for Ballyconnell were hard to come by. Jim McDonnell at centre half gave a display akin to that which he gave on the national stage in the All Ireland semi final of 1955 and which was voted as ‘the greatest individual display ever given at headquarters by John D Hickey Gaelic Editor of the Irish Independent. Pat Gaffney at wing half is having his best season to date and everything he did was class.
Death of Elizabeth J Reilly Coolboyogue who was extremely popular in the area and known for her kind acts of charity to those less well off in the community. She was widow of Jonathan Smith. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan to New cemetery. Venerable Archdeacon Shire assisted by Rev George Millar officiated.
Rev Sean Finlay along with his brother Jimmy now Brother Simon fly out from Shannon to the USA where they spent four days together in New York visiting relatives before going their separate ways Father Sean to Sacramento California and Brother Simon of the Franciscan’s to Los Angeles to study at the Loyola University.
Death of Joseph PO Cahill?? Hibernian Bank Mohill and a native of Dublin. Served in Cavan from 1943-1955. Survived by his wife 2 daughters and one brother.
Joe G O Reilly’s three act comedy play ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ is very well received when broadcast from Radio Eireann on Sunday night. Joe from Drumcrave and an employee of Cavan County Council is a regular contributor to the Anglo Celt’s Christmas number.
Numbers at Cavan Technical School soar as 196 new pupils enroll for the coming academic year. Two rooms rented from the Protestant Hall to accommodate the overflow as calls continue for the provision of a new Vocational school in Cavan. There were 104 girls and 92 boys among the new students. The number of girls is exactly the same as last year but the number of boys is up from 87-92 an increase of 17 overall.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Burke and H Caffrey E/W Mr and Mrs G Bradley.
With the £4,250 received from the sale of his house in Cathedral Road recently Robert Mackeral buys the magnificent ‘Ardvarna’ Farnham Road former residence of the late Frank Tweedy for £6,000. The Auctioneers were Taylor and Tweedy while Allen and Halpin had carriage of sale.
September 18th 1965 Jim McDonnell is pictured receiving the battered Oliver Plunkett Cup from Chairman of the County Board TP O Reilly following Cavan Gael’s surprising one point victory over Bailieboro Shamrock’s in a thrilling final at Breffni Park on Sunday. Pat Clarke the Bailieboro skipper ruefully looks on at the sea of congratulations as the Gael’s bridge a 24 year gap by bringing the senior championship to the county town for the first time since the Slasher’s win against Cornafean in 1941. Cavan Gaels were founded in 1957 and this is their first senior championship title achieved in the of adversary as they had to field without established stars such as Mick Ryan Hugo Cafferty Tommy Monaghan and Phil ‘Lightening’ Murray. On the day the Gaels got all the little breaks that always add up to success with Jim McDonnell who captained and coached the team inspirational in his determination and drive for his first ever senior success in the twilight of his career. The Gaels started at a furious pace and seemed to knock the champions out of their stride on a bright sunny day on a sticky surface.
Cavan Gaels upset the odds by beating hot favourites Bailieboro Shamrocks to win their 1st County Senior Championship since their foundation in 1957.The Gaels seemed to thrive on setbacks when their star forward Phil Lightning Murray was ruled out because of injury as was solid defenders Mick Ryan and Hugo Cafferty they brought in a couple of inexperienced young players who all rose to the challenge admirably. Jim McDonnell gave the greatest display ever seen in a County Final akin to his much heralded 1955 display against Kerry in the All Ireland Semi Final which John D Hickey of the Irish Independent named as the best display ever given by any player during his career covering the games at Headquarters. The teams were paraded before the start by the Breffni Boys Band who also played the National Anthem many of the large attendance basking in the perfect conditions joined in singing Amhrain Na Fíann. Referee Mick Higgins sent the teams away after Hughie Smith Courthouse tossed the coin between captains Pat Clarke and Jim McDonnell .Jim McDonnell from a free out at midfield opened the scoring with a point for the Gaels. Paddy Maguire from a pass by Jim McDonnell scored a beautiful point in the 7th minute. Terry Smith went high to field a cross by Jim McDonnell and with his trusted left foot sent over for a great Gaels’ point in the11th minute. Then came the score of the game from a long clearance by Brian Tighe who was magnificent at full back the ball transferred to Jim McDonnell who soloed at speed into the heart of the Bailieboro defence to send a rocket to the net from 30 yards on 21 minutes. The Gaels were well on top at this stage and in the 25th minute Jim McDonnell sent in a beautiful pass to Larry Ready and the Connolly Street man pivoted and sent a pile driver to the back of the Shamrock’s net to leave the Gaels winning by double scores at the interval 2-4 to 0-5.It was all Bailieboro Shamrocks in the second half and they gradually closed the gap with a goal from Pat Clarke and a point from sub Tom O Reilly. The Gaels’ full back line of Donal Crowe Brian Tighe and veteran Colm Smith repulsed attack after attack from a rampant Bailieboro and from a clearance by Brian Tighe Jim McDonnell gained possession and sent in a speculative lob to the square which went all the way to the net for the Gaels’ third goal of the afternoon. The game was still there for the Shamrocks to win but they shot 5 consecutive wides before Eamonn Curley from an exquisite pass from the brilliant Pat Clarke tied the game with 5 minutes to go. The response from the Gaels was as spectacular as it was unexpected Jack McEntee who along with Jim McDonnell dominated midfield for the Gaels caught the kick out and soloed through only to be inches wide. From the resultant kick out a resurgent Jim McDonnell gained possession sent in a high lob which was fielded brilliantly by Paddy Maguire who side stepped the onrushing Felim Kelly to score the winning point. Mick Higgins blew the full time whistle at the kick out and the Gaels were Champions for the first time. Tough hard sporting game with fouling to a minimum and referee Higgins kept the play flowing from end to end. Great credit due to Gaels’ selectors and mentors who in the face of insurmountable odds never panicked. Bailieboro Shamrocks were over confident and didn’t get into their stride until the second half when they realised that their title was under threat. They then proceeded to kick wide after wide before the Gaels came with their late flourish to deservedly win the contest. The Gaels won the game by their strength and skill down the middle Brian Tighe had his greatest ever game for the Gaels at full back Pat Gaffney was magnificent at centre half back. Jack McEntee and Jim McDonnell dominated midfield for most of the game while Danny Thomas on the 40 was the playmaker in chief and in the second half doubled up as third midfielder. Paddy Maguire at full forward scored the first and the winning point for Cavan Gaels and his physical presence troubled the Shamrock’s defence all through. In goals John Foley O Rourke celebrating his 40th Birthday got very little opportunity to show his range of skills such was he cover afforded by the full back line and Gerry Carroll and Eamonn McGovern at half back who attacked at every opportunity. Veteran Cathal Young showed some great touches and steadied the ship in the storm in the second half. The youngsters P J Carroll Larry Ready and Terry Smith all contributed handsomely to an historic victory. Team John Foley O Rourke Donal Crowe Brian Tighe Colm Smith Jerry Carroll Pat Gaffney Eamonn McGovern Jim McDonnell Captain Jack McEntee Cathal Young Danny Thomas PJ Carroll Larry Ready Paddy Maguire and Terry Smith. Adverse comments after the game about the state of the Oliver Plunkett Cup which Bailieboro brought to the ground expecting to take home again should have been shined up and cleaned. The trophy was presented to Cavan Gaels captain Jim McDonnell by T P O Reilly Chairman Cavan County Board who himself played a prominent role in the Slashers last win in the competition in 1941.
Same Week Tommy Kelly Post Office pens the ballad (Air Slievenamon)
Here’s a tribute to the Cavan Gaels who won the County Cup
. They showed the doubters, diehards that they too had the stuff
. When they met and beat the ‘Shamrocks’ a great team of renown
And brought the Plunkett trophy back again to Cavan Town
In goal was ageless ‘Foley’ Rourke who is with them now so long
But he still can stop the bullets or oblige you with a song
The full back line is Colm Smith, Brian Tighe and Donal Crowe
They showed us from the very start that they did fear no foe
At Centre half Pat Gaffney, sure he played a leading part.
And his solos up the middle gave his team new heart
He got great support from ‘Scobie’ Carroll a wing back who can fly
And McGovern on the other side can take balls from the sky
At centre field Jack McEntee and peerless Jim McDonnell
Made one wonder if in fact we were watching Mick O Connell
They fielded high ,they fielded safe, they were a joy to behold
For years to come of Jack and Jim, great stories will be told
Danny Thomas on the ‘40’his praises will be sung
with P J Carroll on the wing and the veteran who is ‘Young’
All played their parts and did their best, they are tough alert and speedy
And they gave great service to their ‘fulls’Terry Smityh,Maguire and Ready
But in our joy, let’s not forget the men of ‘41
Tom Meehan, Coyle and Conaty great sportsmen everyone.
It matters not how long the wait or how long you may have taken.
You won the Cup in ’63 and young blood you will awaken.
Cavan Gaels County Champions 1965
Front Row (L to R): Colm Smith,Cathal Young, Terry Smith, Jim McDonnell (capt.), Jack McEntee,Larry Reidy,Gerard Carroll, Brendan Keaney and Donal Crowe. Back Row (L to R): Paddy Maguire, Danny Thomas, John O Rourke,Brian Tighe,Oliver Cassidy J Carroll, Pat Gaffney,Eamonn McGovern, Oliver Crowe, Michael Walshe and Jim Mooney.
Cavan Gaels lined out without three of their star players Philip (lightning) Murray, Hugo Cafferty Tommy Monaghan and Mick Ryan all of whom were injured.
September 25th 1965:Cavan Gaels 3-05 Bailieboro Shamrocks (Champions 1964) 1-10..
Courtesy of Father Dan Gallogly 'Cavan Football Story'
Michael ‘Hauley’ Reilly son of Michael and the late Maire Elizabeth Reilly Ashe Street Cavan wins a University scholarship on the results of his Leaving Certificate. Michael previously won a secondary school scholarship from the De La Salle School to Saint Patrick’s College.
Cavan Bridge Club 1965 President Surgeon Bertie T Cullen Captain Tommy McCormick Secretary Gwen Arnold Treasurer H Carthy Munster and Leinster Bank. Committee Jim Rafter Maureen McDonald Kathleen Sullivan Dermot Morgan and Cyril Arnold.
Cavan Fair Yearlings £35-40 suck calves £16-28. Farm Horses £50-60 knackers £55-65 ponies £35-45 donkies £5-12. Bonhams £10-14 per pair.
September 25th 1965 The legendary Mrs May Ward of Coras Point displays one of her hand woven pictures from her extensive wool collection to members of the visiting party from the ‘Countrywomen of the World’ who are holding their 11th Congress in Ireland. The delegates pictured in national dress stopped off in Ballinagh on their way to visiting Killeshandra Co Op and McCormack’s Products in Killeshandra.
Drumalee’s great run in the Junior Championship comes to an abrupt end with Killinkere stopping the Cavan side in the semi final by 2-5 to Drumalee’s 0-9 at Breffni Park. Drumalee led at half time after dominating the first half by 0-6 to 0-2. The Drumalee defence creaked for two goals at the crucial time and Killinkere ran out winners of a thrilling contest. Donie Fay who once again had a brilliant game put Drumalee further ahead in the first few minutes of the second half then Gerry Smith struck for the first of Killinkere’s goals but that man again Donie Fay struck twice with points to put Drumalee ahead again on 17 minutes of the second half. Sean Smith struck for Killinkere with the decisive goal of the game putting them ahead again and when Matty Lynch added another point Drumalee’s ‘goose was cooked’. PJ Masterson was an excellent referee of a fine sporting game that entertained the large partisan crowd. Both teams launched all out attacks but try as they would no further scores were recorded in the last seven minutes and Killinkere marched into the final where they will play Castlerahan who outclassed Butlersbridge in the other semi final 0-8 to Butlersbridge’s 1-3. The Bridge led by 1-3 to 0-2 at half time but failed to add to their score in the second half. Drumalee Tony Coyle Tommy Molloy Raymond Carroll Joey Brown Oliver O Reilly Tom Flynn Michael Smith Frank Walsh Joey O Keeffe Sean Woods Fergus McCauley Tommy Smith Donie Fay and Andy McConnell. Sub Paddy Lyons for S O Reilly. Butlersbridge team Philip Dunne Kevin Smith Terry Smith John Sheanon Mickey Reilly T Reilly Sean Brogan Brian Myles Ray Dunne Tom Sheridan Con Smith Tommy Smith John Cusack Ken Browne and Eamonn O Reilly Sub J O Rourke. Referee Phil Brady Castleblayney.
Kerry are bidding for their 21st senior football title when they play the champions Galway bidding for their sixth crown at Croke Park in the All Ireland football final which will be televised to Britain courtesy of BBC for the first time. It is expected that an audience of 9 million will watch the game.
Ina Hickey wins Annie McEneaney’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club.
Roma Creamer Catherine Cullivan Gabriel Dunne Thomas Pearse Gilroy Paul Smith Michael McGinnity Laurence L Nee Niall O Brien and Peter McPartlin are among the big successes at the Intermediate exams in Loreto and Saint Patrick’s College published in the Anglo Celt in alphabetical order for the first time.
Death of Patrick Donohoe Lake View. A very popular highly respected resident. Survived by his wife and family. The funeral from the Cathedral was large and representative with burial later in Cullies cemetery .
Tommy ‘Toggy’ Connolly one of the De La Salle’s first pupils in Cavan calls a meeting for the school with a view to forming a past pupil’s union.
Sympathy is extended to Dr Anna J McGauran Church Street on the death of her brother Professor Joseph Reilly Bishop’s Town Avenue Cork at home.. Former head of the Chemistry Department at UCC. He was one of Ireland’s most distinguished industrial chemists.
Cavan Bridge N/S Cyril Arnold and Rev Sean O Reilly E/W Maureen McDonald and Kathleen Sullivan.
Cavan Motor Club will stage their biggest rally to date next week for the Jackson Cup around the local roads. The extensive prizes in 3 classes will be presented at their gala dinner dance in the Ulster Arms on Thursday September 30th 1965.
Cavan Gaels led by their captain Jim McDonnell arrive at the De La Salle School with the coveted Oliver Plunnkett Cup won in their senior county championship final victory recently. Each class was treated to lemonade from the cup and after the festivities the Principal Brother Ultan gave the pupils the rest of the day off. Rev Brother Cyril is trainer and coach of the team with captain Jim McDonnell.
October 2nd 1965 Michael O Neill General Manager of Killeshandra Co Op is elected to Board Bainne on the Producer’s panel.
Herbert Wellwood a native of Cavan and son of the legendary Bertie Wellwood former Cavan County Engineer ‘Spring Villa ‘Cootehill Road is appointed Judge Advocate General by the President Eamonn De Velera. He served in the local defence forces during the emergency and had an extensive legal practice in Cork before taking silk moving to Dublin. He is a gifted pianist and concert orchestra member. He replaces Anthony J Hederman SC who has retired after 5 years service.
Death of Eugene ‘Hughie’ Lee Wolfe Tone Street and Corlurgan at the age of 64. One of Cavan’s great characters Hughie operated a well known restaurant at the butt of the Acre (Paddy Power’s) and did a huge business particularly on Fair days. He was one of the first people to drive a car in Cavan town and opened a hackney service at his well appointed premises. On bad roads no journey was too short and none too long for the unflappable Hughie. He brought a full load of supporters to Tralee for the famous 1925 All Ireland Semi Final when Kerry just pipped the emerging Ulster standard bearers Cavan by a point. Hughie was a man of gentle and kind disposition with a great love for children and he brought the neighbours all over the country in his car as treats and at no cost. He was extremely well known and very popular over a wide area. Apart from the All Ireland Final of 1947 Hughie had a full load of supporters at all of Cavan’s All Ireland wins of 1933 1935 1948 1952 and made sure that a bonfire blazed on the Diamond outside his door to welcome the victorious teams home. He was one of the first to have his car bonded and journeyed all the way to Belfast to convey Cavan supporters to Ulster Championship clashes. He is survived by his wife one brother relatives and many friends and neighbours. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal to the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father PJ McManus CC officiated.
Two in a row for Galway as they win their sixth All Ireland crown 12 points to 9 at the expense of a rugged Kerry team seeking their 21st crown. Tough hard game with far too much close marking and many frees. There were 21 points in all scored and 14 came from frees. Eight to Kerry who only scored once from play and 6 to Galway who always looked as if they would just have enough to weather the Kerry storm. Dr Mick Loftus was very lenient in the first half allowing rough play to develop without punishment but in the second half he sent off John Donnellan Galway and Derry O Shea Kerry for an incident between the pair early in the second half. Nearing the end he appeared to overstep the mark by sending John Thomas O Shea Kerry off for only helping an opponent to his feet . Galway led by 7 points to 4 at the interval. A crowd of 77,735 got very little value for money from this contest and the reaction of the millions watching on RTE and BBC I must have been negative. Scorers for Galway Cyril Dunne 0-6 Pat Donnellan 0-3 Seamus Leydon 0-2 and Christy Tyrell 0-1. Scorers for Kerry Bernie O Callaghan 0-6 Mick O Connell 0-2 and Mick O Dwyer 0-1.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Ann McEneaney and Mrs Maureen Hunt E/W Kathy Griffin and Mrs Burke. Howell Cup competition Muriel Doherty and Peggy Willock.
The annual general meeting of the British Legion will take place in the clubrooms Farnham Street on Monday next at 9 pm.
October 9th 1965 Cavan is voted top coarse angling centre for the second successive year. Carrick on Shannon in county Leitrim was second and Bailieboro one the category of populations of 150-400. Cavan also won the title as the most improved centre over the 12 months with Fermoy in Cork the runner up. Thirty two centres competed. Cavan was praise for the improved signage for anglers visiting the town the free maps and advice given to the anglers by Hugh Gough who is spearheading the drive for Cavan to be recognized as one of the leading coarse angling centres in the world.
Pope Paul VI is the first Pope to set foot in America. Arrives to a hero’s welcome at Kennedy Airport with millions lining the streets on his way to address the United Nations where he declares “No more war war never again”! Later he celebrated Mass in Yankee Stadium where 90,000 specially chosen guests from all over the USA were in attendance at an emotional charged Mass. He met President Johnston for talks before leaving America for Rome. Among those present at his historic address to the United Nations was Taoiseach Sean Lemass Minister for Foreign Affairs Frank Aiken Leader of the Opposition Liam Cosgrove and Mr Brendan Corish leader of the Irish Labour Party.
Rainfall in September 1965 was 2.66 on 17 rainy days while in September 1964 it was 2.60 on 17 rainy days.
Eoghan Rua from Cavan win the 1964 Junior Hurling Championship beating a more fancied Stradone 2-8 to 1-2 at sparsely attended Breffni Park on Sunday. Stradone led by 1-2 to 1-1 at the interval but ran out of steam in the second half failing to score any more. E McDonnell at full back was outstanding as was Michael Geraghty at centre half back. Raymond Carroll Seamus Bennett and Sean Hannon were also sound in defence. V Vaughan was to the fore all through the hour at midfield. Up front in attack Frankie Walsh Sean Murphy Michael Clancy and A Woodcock were always prominent and managed to get the scores particularly in the second period. Tommy Duke Mick McCarthy Michael Galligan and Packy McGovern were always trying hard for Stradone. J Egan from Cootehill was a very competent referee of a contest that never became over robust or rough.
Death of Andrew Smith Annaglough . Well known highly popular farmer who was always on hand t help a neighbour and cared passionately about the poor and vulnerable in the local community. There was a capacity attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
Sunday afternoon the women’s mission closes in the Cathedral while the men’s mission opens at 7 pm on the same evening.
Cavan High Court sits for only 5 minutes with Justice B Walsh presiding. Five appeals were listed three were struck off one withdrawn and the last one adjourned to a future sitting of the Court.
Death of Mrs E Carroll widow of the late Ted Carroll Veterinary Surgeon Church Street at the residence of her daughter in Liverpool. She was a native of Cork and during her time in Cavan she was closely identified with the social and sporting life of the town being a member of Cavan Golf Club and the Pavilion Lawn Tennis Club. She was also closely identified with raising funds for the erection of the new Cathedral and was a member of the many organizations in the Old and New Cathedrals. She is survived by her two sons and two daughters. Funeral in Glasnevin cemetery Dublin.
Large meeting in the Town Hall decide to try to rescue the post of District Nurse which is funded from voluntary subscriptions and is a huge boost to women of child bearing age in the community or people who are recovering from illness or disability. In order to keep the service going £200 is urgently needed and a committee was former to carry out a door to door collection to raise funding.
Saint Louis Convent Monaghan Pas Pupil’s Union 1965 President Miss P Watters Vice President Ethna Maguire Secretary Miss V Herron Treasurer Kathleen McKenna Main Street. Committee Mrs Gary Fortune Miss M O Reilly Mrs Martin Miss E McKiernan N McGovern Mrs Vincent O Connor Kay Henry Maggie Hickey Mollie Finnegan and Brigid Keelan NT.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr Mansfield and Tommy McCormack E/W Father Sean O’Reilly and Jim Rafter.
AGM of Cavan Dart’s Association in S McCormack’s Commercial Bar Bridge Street Chairman T Donohoe Vice Chair Tommy Murray Secretary Christy Kavanagh Treasurer S McCormack. Committee Sean Smith Ken Simpson R Murphy John O Neill and Cyril Duffy.
October 16th 1965 Pictured are the winners of Cavan Motor Club’s recent rally for the Jackson Cup held on the roads adjacent to Cavan town on Monday last. The presentation took place at the 1st annual gala dinner in the Ulster Arms where a capacity attendance were present. Pictured George V Maloney Junior winning driver John Cosgrove winning navigator in Class 1 Maurice Jackson Jackson’s Garage who sponsored the prizes T Fox winner of Class 2 Peter McGinnity winning navigator Class 2 W Scanlon and Joe McNamara winner of Class 3.
Death of Joseph ‘Joe’ O Reilly former charge hand in John Connolly and Company Ballinagh. He was extremely popular efficient and highly reliable and courteous. He served his time to the hardware business in Cavan town. Joe was a prominent member of the Defence Forces during the Emergency and was one of Cavan’s best supporters never missing a game of any importance in Breffni Park while he was very involved with the local club. He is survived by his wife brothers and sisters. Funeral from Saint Felim’s Church Ballinagh to the adjoining cemetery.
Castlerahan beat Killinkere 2-10 to 0-8 to easily win the Cavan Junior Championship in a poor one sided game in Breffni Park. Killinkere thus suffered their third successive defeat at this stage of the competition. John Nallen former Meath Galway and May star now domiciled in Ballyjamesduff and was the star for Castlerahan at full forward. The teams were tied at 3 points each at the interval.
The legendary Tom Maguire from Ballyconnell captain of Cavan senior county team calls it a day at the age of 31 after serving the county with great distinction since 1953. He was a member of the losing Cavan All Ireland minor team of 1952. Never played a bad game for Cavan even in the face of insurmountable odds when players around him ‘threw in the towel’ Tom always played his heart out and was one of Cavan’s greatest players never to win an All Ireland senior medal. He follows now in the footsteps of Jim McDonnell who announced his retirement in May and was also a member of the beaten 1952 Cavan Minor team. Tom Maguire was the only Ulster footballer to date to win 5 Railway Cup medals 1956 1959 1963 1964 and 1965. He won 3 Ulster Championship medals 1954 1955 1962 and 1964 when despite a heavy defeat he emerged with distinction from the semi final hammering to Kerry. He also won 3 McKenna Cup medals and 3 Fitzsimons Cup medals with Cavan. He will continue to play with his club Ballyconnell.
Cavan Shamrocks will travel to Blacklion on Sunday next to play a White Father’s Student selection at the White Father’s grounds in Blacklion.
Salvador Murphy is appointed to the post of Assistant Court Clerk Cavan replacing Nicholas Power who has been promoted to Ballinasloe. Salvador was formerly a clerical officer with Mayo County Council in Castlebar.
Harvest Thanksgiving at Cavan Presbyterian Church will be conducted at 11 am on Sunday by Rev WJ Fletcher BA and at 7 pm by Rev TP Blackstock BA. On Monday evening the Service will be conducted by Rev Rupert Gibson BA with soloist Miss Archibald and Mr Hogan.
Cavan Badminton Club 1965 Chairman Noel Martin Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Leo McDonald. Committee Sheila Cosgrove Joe Connolly Miss M McEvoy and J McCormack.
Small supply improved prices on fair demand at Cavan Fair. Yearlings £35-40 2 year old £45-55 3 year old £65-75 springers £65-80. Working horses £40-50 ponies £25-35 colts and fillies £40-50 and donkies £5-12. Carrying sows £26-30 and bonhams £5-12 per pair.
In ‘Letters to The Editor’ well known Cavan journalist Anselem Lovett a naïve of Cathedral Road now resident in Fairtown where he is married with a wife Kathleen nee Linden and family deplores the throwing open of public roads to rally drivers. Total irresponsible behavior with cars travelling at break neck speed by his door. Anselm deplores the publicity afforded to these4 ladies and gentlemen who engage in this very dangerous practice that could lead to fatalities on our secondary roads. Anselem concludes by saying a child would be summonsed for playing ball on the street while these people career past at 70 MPH oblivious to the dangers they are posing and the inconvenience they are causing at all hours of the day and night.
October 23rd 1965 Donegal are declared winners of the Dr McKenna Cup following Cavan’s failure to fulfill the fixture in May when they appealed to the Ulster Council for a postponement on the grounds that their captain and centre half was engaged in the Cardinal Cushing Games in Boston. The Ulster Council threw the objection out and Cavan subsequently appealed to the Central Council but decided last week to withdraw the appeal and the game was awarded to Donegal.
Death of Jonathan Jackson son of Walter and Sarah Jackson ‘Pleasure House’ Killykeen and brother of Maurice Jackson’s Garage and Alan Jackson. Survived by his mother brothers nephews nieces and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining church yard.
Death of one of Cavan’s greatest ever characters Charles O Reilly Drumherrish Cullies Cavan on October 19th 1965 in Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan at the age of 74. He was member and Chairman of Cavan County Council for 31 years and incredibly he was returned with almost a double quotas at every election at the head of the poll since 1934.. Chairman of Cavan Agricultural Committee Monaghan Health Board Chairman of Lough Oughter River Erne Drainage Board Cavan Old Age Pension Committee and Cavan Rural District Council. He succeeded his father John O Reilly as a member of Cavan County Council and was a founder member of Clann Na Poblacht who for years held the balance of power in the inter party governments after the War. He was prominent in the War of Independence and was Captain of Cavan Old IRA. He was engaged in many major engagements with the Crown forces and was on the wanted list for many years before being captured on the day the British shot Kevin Barry. Charles was sentenced to 10 years and was interred in Belfast Portland and Dartmoor before being released on signature of the Treaty. Charles was then appointed an Official of the Sinn Fein Courts and later formed with his good friend John Tully TD and Sean McBride Clann Na Poblachta. On his first entry into elections he headed the poll succeeding his father as a member of Cavan County Council in 1934. He was an outstanding public representative working night and day to further the welfare of those poor and less well off in the community. At Council Meetings Charles was known for his great good humor never taking a cheap shot at a political opponent and was master of the wit and thrust of parliamentary debate. He was a man of few words but what he said always held sway and would be repeated in the pubs and shops in Cavan for many weeks and months later. He was a decent kind good hearted man in an age when Councilors received no salary and little or no expenses. He had no enemies even among those of completely different political opinion. He was known for his extreme generosity and kindness and spent all his money on ‘treating’ his constituents and friends. He never took advantage of his high rank or position and was a man of utmost decency and respect with a kind civil encouraging word for young and old in the community. The Celt in tribute says that 2Charles O Reilly was beyond reproach and the Council Chamber will never be the same again-he was a giant among equals” . In his youth Charles was an outstanding footballer with his club Drumbo and later took an active interest in the welfare of the local Drumalee Club. He was a great Gael and was present to welcome home Cavan on the five occasions they brought the Sam Maguire to the county. He is survived by his wife 1 daughter two brothers Matt and Eugene and two sisters Mrs P Duddy Dublin B King Stradone. The coffin was draped in the Tricolour as the remains were removed from Saint Phelim’s Hospital with colleagues from Cavan Old IRA under John Tully TD walking on both sides of the hearse. The funeral was the biggest ever seen in the Cathedral with an overflow attendance many of them in tears at the death of such a great dear dependable loyal friend and counselor without equal in the community. Father PJ McManus CC presided at the removal and funeral. Sean Sheridan former Fianna Fail TD from Crossdoney was in charge of the firing party who let off a volley of shots in salute and farewell while Teddy McCormack Cavan CBSI sounded the last post on the trumpet. Father PJ McManus CC recited a decade of the rosary in Irish in tribute to a great Cavan man.
Death of Doctor John B Lawless in London. He was an Assistant Chemist in Jerry Burke’s Chemists Cavan for many years where he was very helpful and efficient. Native of county Monaghan he later emigrated to London and was Secretary of the London Irish Club. He was extremely helpful to emigrants from Ireland with a ‘soft spot’ for those from counties Cavan and Monaghan. He is survived by his wife and family and was brother of Doctor Desmond Lawless in Dublin. Funeral to Mount Jerome cemetery Dublin. .
Death of Thomas E Brady 2 Saint Mary’s Terrace Cavan. Well known character in Cavan he was much beloved of all. Keen fisherman he was a weekly visitor to Killykeen and the Erne waterway and for many years had a boat anchored there. He was a former Pork Butcher in McCarren’s Bacon Curers Cavan. He is survived by his wife one son and two daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal to the Cathedral with his work colleagues in McCarren’s forming the Guard of Honour. Father PJ McManus CC officiated and burial later took place in Cullies .cemetery.
Three young Cavan girls in serious accident at Carnaross when the car they were travelling in was in collision with a lorry. Betty Simpson 15 Saint Patrick’s Terrace Alice Donohoe Bridge Street and Clare Kitson from Saint Mary’s Terrace were removed to Saint Mary’s Hospital Navan but were not detained overnight. It is reported that Betty Simpson is still having treatment for serious leg injuries.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Surgeon BT Cullen and Dr Martin E/W Father P J Gargan and Owen McGovern.
Father PV Mallon Saint Patrick’s College is reappointed President of the All Ireland College’s Football Council at their AGM in Dublin.
Cavan /.Monaghan School’s Festival 1966 Chairman Rev Brother Ultan Secretary M McCluskey Cootehill. Over 800 attended the 19645 Festival which was only founded in 1961. Next year for the first time the Festival will take place over two days in Castleblayney on the 2nd and 3rd of April 1966.
Tom Fitzpatrick TD announces that a textile factory for Cavan is now certain and is awaiting the go ahead from the Industrial Development Authority.
Death of Nita Smith Camhilla Stradone at Saint Vincent’s Hospital Dublin. She was wife of well known Cavan builder and industrialist JJ Smith. She was sister of Madge Gaffney Ardkeen Latt Cavan who only died in the last few months and was sister in law of Paddy Gaffney BE Town Engineer. Daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Smith Camhilla Stradone she was known for her charity generosity and concern for those less well off in the community. Father C Smith Superior General of the Kiltegan Missionary Society to Africa officiated at the funeral Mass in Saint Dympna’s Church Upper Lavey with Father A Gallogly reciting the prayers at the graveside. It was the biggest funeral ever seen in Upper Lavey with interment in Saint Dympna’s cemetery.
Cavan Shamrock’s continue their high scoring debut with a 6-4 win against Saint Patrick’s Dundalk in Ardee. Listless lifeless first half with both defenses on top and the score was 0-0 at the interval. Ten goal second half with the Shamrock’s scoring per man of the match Des Lambert 2 George Pratt John O Neill and Michael Kavanagh. Dickie Smith made the tie safe with a last minute penalty which he converted to make the final score 6-4 to an impressive Shamrock’s . Saint Patrick’s replied per Flanagan Sheehan Rourke and McCann.
October 30th 1965 Cavan Gael’s receive plaudits from Sport’s Editor PJ O Neiil for holding a ceilidhe rather than a dance in the Town Hall to celebrate their recent County senior championship success. The Gael’s were rewarded when a great night was had by all of the capacity 600 revelers with the hall bedecked in the blue and white of the new champions. During the evening the Club made a presentation to veteran defender Colm Smith who is leaving Cavan for Sligo on promotion in his job as sales representative for Irish Ale Breweries.
The Black Aces Showband from Kilkenny will provide the music at the upcoming Anglo Celt Staff Dance in the Town Hall.
Farewell social and presentation to Brendan Leddy who is a barman in the Farnham Hotel. The social will take place in the Ulster Arms admission 5/- music by Des Jenkins and his Orchestra under the auspices of the recently formed Barman’s Association.
Death of Mairin Ben Ui Chadain Dartry Dublin . She was eldest daughter of Philip Ruddy ex NT Bridge Street. She was a founding member and teacher in Scoil Lorcan. She was wife of the famous Irish author and lecturer Mhairtin who is a professor in Trinity College Dublin.. She was a noted gaelic scholar. Educated at the Poor Clare Covent Cavan Coolboyogue where her father was Principal Loreto College Navan University College Galway and Carysfort Training College Blackrock Dublin. She subsequently taught in Connemara and Dublin schools before founding Lorcan College. There was a capacity attendance at the removal and funeral in the Church of the Three Patrons Rathgar with burial later in Mount Jerome cemetery. Mairin is survived by her husband Mhairtin parents Phil and Kathleen Ruddy brothers Rev Philip Ruddy Florida PT Tommy Ruddy MPSI Cavan sisters Bernadette Daly NT Inchicore Sheila McMorrow NT Drumshanbo county Leitrim Kathleen Ruddy Teacher Sheffield England and Frances Ruddy Bridge Street Cavan cousin Patrick Ruddy Poles Cavan Margaret Smith Bridge Street cousin Dermot Kathleen and Eileen Morgan cousins. The President Mr De Velera a personal friend was represented by his Aide De Comp Cmdt B O hUllichain.
Cavan CYMS 1965-1966 Chairman Jimmy McCormack Vice Chairman Tommy McKiernan Secretary Paddy McCormack Assistant Secretary Mickey Breslin Treasurer Paddy O Reilly . Committee Michael Murray Martin Kitson Benny Cafferty and Michael Breslin Senior .
Cavan Boy Scout’s 1965 -1966 Chairman Michael Smith Saint Felim’s Place Vice Chairman Frank O Keeffe Secretary Dessie Maguire Treasurer Brendan Dunne. Committee Brother Cyril Eamonn Cooke Tony Doyle P Smith Tommy McKiernan and D Bradfield.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Peggy Willock E/W Maura Maloney and Mrs Burke.
First ever Art Class in the Technical School when 12 students enroll with Mrs Fletcher the Manse the teacher of sketching drawing with oils and pen on canvas.
November 6th 1965 Cavan Secondary Teacher’s Union Chairman Jim McDonnell Secretary J Burns Saint Patrick’s College Treasurer Miss M Feen Saint Clare’s College Cavan Organizer J McGoldrick Saint Michael’s College Cootehill Central Executive Rep Cait Uasal Ni Allmhurain Loreto College Cavan.
Vera Brady celebrates 15 years in business in al her shops nationwide. She has just bought in a large quantity of Elette Winter Coats at 25% discount as the supplier is going out of business and she is passing on all of the saving to her customers during the Sale,
New 6.75% National Loan to raise £25 million is expected to be oversubscribed at this generous rate of interest.
Death of Bernard ‘Barney’ Finlay a member of a well known building family from Coolbawn Corlesmore. He spent many years in America before returning to Ireland buying the famous ‘Dew Drop Inn’ from Vincent Cullen. He later bought further property in Connolly Street. He was a former outstanding footballer and Gael with Lacken and never missed a big game in the Park. He was brother of Jimmy Finlay well known contractor and member of Cavan Fire Brigade. He was uncle of Father Sean Finlay Sacramento California and Brother Simon Finlay Los Angeles. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father PJ Gargan presiding..
Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons will play at Mike Reilly’s ‘Fairtown Motors’ 1st annual dance in the Town Hall. Larry will be singing his new hit ‘There’s that smile again’ dancing is 5-12 and admission is 7/6 with all proceeds going to charity.
Father John Maguire Diocesan Examiner is the celebrant of the Solemn High Mass in the Cathedral on the feast of Christ the King with Father Felim McGovern deacon and sub deacon Father PJ McManus. Father Donal Hannon CC Denn was master of ceremonies. Father Felim McGovern celebrated the 8 am Mass 10 am Father PJ Gargan. Father ABC McGrath was on the organ at the Solemn High Mass with music supplied by the Cathedral Choir. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 7 pm when Father ABC McGrath celebrated devotions with a very large crowd present.
N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/W Jim Burke and Peggy Willock at Cavan Bridge Club in the Farnham Hotel.
The visitation of graves in Killygarry next Sunday with Father Joe Dolan reciting the prayers and officiating at the Devotions in Saint Brigid’s Church.
Edward O Gorman Auctioneer withdraws Colm Smith’s house on Farnham Road after the bidding reached £3,150 the property was sold later by Eddie for £3,300.
Francis McDermott bartender and assistant Auctioneer to Eddie Gorman in his capacity as Chairman of the Barman’s Association makes the presentation to Brendan Leddy a barman in the Farnham Hotel where the music was supplied by Des Jenkins in a well attended social in the Ulster Arms’ ballroom. Francis announced that an important meeting of the Association was fixed for Sharkey’s ‘The Blue Moon’ Bridge Street for 11 pm next Monday night.
Halloween bitterly cold wet weather keeps the numbers of children and Mummers to a minimum. The numbers were small and the take in almost all cases was negligible considering many of the callers were playing elaborate musical instruments.
.November 13th 1965 Myles Smith Kevitt Castle Crossdoney in serious single car crash at Lavey. Returning from a meeting of protesting farmers in Drogheda. He is the current President of the National Farmer’s Association. The steering went in his car at Lavey. Later transferred by helicopter to Saint Michael’s Hospital Dun Laoghaire with serious spinal and other injuries. He was airlifted by Aer Corps helicopter from Breffni Park with Dr Wilmot and a nurse from Dun Laoire on board The helicopter was piloted by Lt C O Connor with Cpl C O Brien navigator. Myles’ condition is later reported as comfortable.
Billy O Neill on behalf of the Ballyconnell First Ulster’s team makes a presentation to Mr and Mrs Tom Maguire to mark Tom’s retirement from the inter county team. He was presented with a silver inscribed tray and a suite of Waterford crystal by the club at their annual dinner in the Lawn Hotel Belturbet while TP O Reilly presented Tom with a wallet of notes on behalf of Cavan County Board of the GAA.
Death of Mary Benedictine Sharkey nee Donoghue Farnham Road at Saint Phelim’s Hospital after a long illness borne with her customary fortitude and patience. Native of Maghera she was a Clerical Officer in Cavan County Council before marrying the well known popular John Sharkey of Cavan’s Anglo Celt. She was a deeply religious woman and a member of the Legion of Mary for many years. She is survived by her husband John and one son Sean sisters ?? brothers Father JP O Donoghue Arkansas USA Tom O Donoghue and Patrick O Donoghue Stradone relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at her funeral Mass in the Cathedral celebrated by Father PJ Gargan with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Death on Sunday morning of the famous Thomas ‘Tight’ Smith at his residence 8 Tullac Mongan at the age of 60. He was an outstanding footballer with Cavan Slashers winning three senior championship medals and later assisted Crubany. He was a most industrious man and worked as a Pork Butcher in McCarren’s factory for over 30 years. Cavan Gaels and old Harps team marched on both sides of the hearse as they escorted the remains to the Cathedral. Father PJ McManus CC was the celebrant and officiated at the graveside.
Ken Sutton Editor of the ‘Angling Times’ presents their trophy to Hugh Gough. Their readers have voted Cavan as top Coarse Angling Centre for the 2nd consecutive year.
Ray McIntyre a native of Bailieboro is the new Manage of Smith’s Garage Cavan replacing the very popular Eamonn McCabe now country sales manager for all branches outside of Dublin, Eamonn formerly Manager in Castleblayney and Ballina is very well known and highly popular in the trade while Ray McIntyre joined the Company in 1955 and served in Cavan Loughrea. Brian Bonner is appointed Retail Administration of the group while Kevin Fitzpatrick joins the new Retail Board of the company and still continues in the role of Manger of the thriving Ballina branch. Smith’s of Cavan are holding their annual dance in the Sport’s Centre next Tuesday with their star spot of £10 being raffled off at 11 to encourage early comers. Dancing is 8-12 and admission is 7/6.
Dessie Maguire Secretary of the organizing committee of the Anglo Celt Staff Dance is pictured presenting their star spot a holiday for two in Butlin’s to Miss Mary McDermott Lake View House Ballinlough county Roscommon. Over 900 danced the night away at a memorable function with music by the newly formed Navak’s from Cavan town. Pictured is Sean McCormack Chairman and leader of the Navak’s Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll lead singer Teddy McCormack Eileen Gilroy Dessie Maguire Secretary Gretta Boylan Gerry McCourt Leo Ronan and Eamonn McGovern Treasurer.
Mass for deceased bishops and priests of the Diocese of Kilmore is celebrated in the Cathedral by Father Joe Dolan Adm assisted by Fathers Johnny Cusack Bunnoe deacon and Thomas Woods Castletara sub deacon. Sacred music was by the Cathedral Choir with Father ABC McGrath on the organ.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College and Mr Carthy Munster and Leinster Bank E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
Very successful collection for the retention of District Nurse Services in Cavan’s door to door collection. Myrtle Henderson Kathleen Maguire Church Street or Mrs Hannigan Ashe street will gladly receive further donations from those that they missed on their comprehensive canvass and collection.
Cavan Fair reasonable demand and good supply at fair prices. Yearlings £36-42 2 year olds £55-65 3 year olds £75-85 milch cows £45-55 springers £65-75 mincers £30-40. Working horses £55-65 colts and fillies £45-50 knackers £50-70 donkeys £8-12. Casseogs £30-33 bonhams £11-14 per pair.
November 22nd 1965 President De Velera is re nominated by his Party Fianna Fail for re election to the Presidency for another seven years.
Winter storm hits Cavan and Monaghan with many services cut off and cattle electrocuted by falling ESB cables particularly in the Monaghan area.
Mr and Mrs Cumiskey Glencurran Carrickaboy are pictured on the front page celebrating with their family the Golden Jubilee of their marriage in Crover House Hotel. They were married on the 15th of November 1915 in the Old Cathedral Cavan with Father John O Reilly Adm officiating. A presentation was made to them at the celebrations by Father Michael Gilbride Ballinagh on behalf of the Cumiskey family neighbours and friends. They have four sons and four daughters and 29 grandchildren. An interesting fact is that all four girls were born on the 16th April and there is two years separating each of them.
Martin Gaffney Head of Administration at Tractamotors leaves Dublin for a fact finding mission to West Germany sponsored by Farmhand Limited agent for Krone spreaders in Ireland. He will visit the headquarters of Krone world leaders in the construction of agricultural machinery in Saltzbergen as well as visiting Cologne Oldenburg and new Krone factory in Werlite.
Brian Tighe following his outstanding display for Cavan Gael’s in the county senior football final will play for Cavan next Sunday for the first time when the opposition is provided by Leitrim in the National football league.
Cavan Shamrock’s draw with the students of the White Father’s Blacklion in a challenge at the college. Blacklion dominated the early exchanges and an inexperienced Cavan team fielding juniors Joe Greene Frank Lyons Michael Kavanagh and John O Neill fell behind as Blacklion dominated exchanges and led at the interval 1-0 thanks to a beautifully struck goal by John Mills after twenty minutes. Shamrock’s went on the attack in the second half with great play from Sean McSherry Andy McGahon and John O Neill ended when McSherry using his height weight and ball skill scored for the Shamrock’s with only 10 minutes left. For Blacklion the stars in defence were Joe Callaghan Tom Kieran and in attack John Mills and Gordon Wright while Shamrock’s best were Frank Lyons Paudge Woods and Dessie Maguire in defence Sean McSherry Andy McGahon and John O Neill in attack. Cavan Shamrock’s Joe Greene Frank Lyons Paudge Woods Sean McSherry Dessie Maguire John Byrne John O Neill Michael Kavanagh George Pratt Des Lambert and Andy McGahon.
Cavan Golf Club present the 1965 American Master’s in colour at the Clubhouse on Thursday 25th November at 8:30 pm.
Death of WT Cosgrove suddenly in Dublin on Tuesday at the age of 65 at home at Beech Park Templeogue. He had served Mass in his local church Saint Paul’s Mount Argus on Monday morning. . He was an early member of the Provisional IRA and took a prominent part in Easter Rising of 1916 in which his half brother was shot and killed. He was later captured and sentenced to death later his sentence was reduced to life imprisonment and he was released in the General Amnesty of 1917. Elected to Dail Eireann in April 1919. He was Minister for Local Government while on the run until 1921. He supported Collins and Arthur Griffith in the bitter debate over the signing of the Treaty that later escalated to Civil War. He was elected Chairman of the Provisional Government in 1922 and for ten years he was President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State until ousted by Fianna Fail in 1932. His son Liam is leader of Fine Gael and he is survived by another son Michael. He was accorded a State Funeral with Requiem Mass in the Church of the Annunciation Rathfarnham with burial later in Golden Bridge cemetery Inchicore Dublin.
Death of Margaret Galligan Merchant Bridge Street. Extremely well known and very charitable lady she was widow of the late PN Galligan former Chairman of Cavan UDC. She was a native of Laois and prominently associated with many of the leading organizations and sodalities in the Cathedral being a very active member of Saint Vincent De Paul and the Legion of Mary. She was a founding member of Cavan Golf Club. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Fred Sherriff Swellan buys the ‘Royal Hairdressing Salon’ beside the Farnham Hotel from Tom McConville for £2,000. The auctioneers were Murphy/Quinn and the solicitor having carriage was John V Kelly Church Street Cavan.
Garda Peter Maguire Swellan is promoted to the position of Sergeant and is transferred from Granard to Dowra. The new sergeant is son of the late John Maguire also a Garda and he has a brother John a Garda in the Dublin Metropolitan area.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Surgeon Bertie Cullen and Dr Martin E/W Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
November 29th 1965 Gladys Waller from Stonewall in Bailieboro county Cavan is 3rd in the Miss World Contest beamed all over the world on Friday last. 48 countries took part and Gladys the reigning Miss Ireland was 3rd to the winner Miss United Kingdom. She is a full time model and is attached to ‘Continental Mannequins’ in Dublin. She is the 21 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Waller Tunnyduff Bailieboro. She was educated at Derrydamph NS and Norwell College Dublin. She is dedicated to working with mentally handicapped children and her hobbies are horses and horse riding which she first started on her father’s farm in Tunnyduff. She worked as a model in London before returning to Dublin. Glady’s has 3 sisters Lily and Olive who are twins working as Horticulturists in Surrey England Doreen in Dublin and brother Sydney who helps his father on the family farm. She was a guest on the ‘Late Late Show’ at the weekend and on Sunday was interviewed on Radio Eireann. Gladys will now concentrate on the Miss Universe contest in Miami USA and Miss Europe which will take place in Lebanon this year.
John Leo Keogan Manager of the Hibernian Bank and a native of Navan is the recipient of a presentation in the Farnham Hotel. He and his family were 21 years in Cavan where they were deservedly popular with all classes and creeds. Mr Keogan was an outstanding member of the Saint Vincent De Paul and was known for his outstanding decency and generosity to those less well off in the community. The Farnham Hotel was packed to capacity as JL Carron Accountant Hibernian Bank made the presentation on behalf of all his colleagues and staff in Cavan branch. Mr Keogan will relocate with his wife and family to Dublin.
Brendan Young celebrates one year in the Men’s Outfitting and Drapery in 73 Main Street Cavan. Former star footballer with Drumalee GFC Brendan has achieved incredible success since he first opened twelve months ago. Brendan is highly trained in all aspects of the trade having served his apprenticeship in Donegal.
Cavan NACA hold their first meeting at Saint Patrick’s College when hosting the Cavan Under 14 16 and Novice boy’s championships. Among those listed to attend are TP O Callaghan Ulster Senior Champ Matt Rudden NACA two mile record holder and Francis McDermott also from Laragh who is a member of the Irish international senior team. The event will be sponsored by Tractamotors. Teams from Saint Pat’s Cootehill Laragh and Bailieboro will take part.
Tom Flynn Cathedral Road son of Nance and the late Tom Flynn a former proprietor of the Ritz Bar and building contractor is the recipient of a presentation from his team mates and colleagues in Drumalee GFC on the occasion of his departure for Canada. At a well attended social in the ‘Rival’s Inn’ Paul Caffrey Chairman Drumalee GFC presented Tom with a wallet of notes. Tom is the star centre half forward of the present Junior League Champions 1965 and played for Cavan at minor junior and under 21 level. Pictured are Pat Sharkey Secretary Drumalee GFC Mickey Walsh Tom Flynn Paul Caffrey Chairman Brendan Young and Matt Lynch.
Death of the very popular and deeply religious Kate Donohoe Pullamore. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas some years ago. She is survived by her daughter brothers relatives neighbours and friends. There was a large and representative attendance from all over at her funeral in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Maud Rebecca Mary Gilliland Coratubber Ricehill Cavan. She is survived by her brothers sisters relatives neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral service in Kilmore Cathedral with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Rhodesia on the brink of War as the leader of the White minority Ian Smith issues the long expected Unilateral Declaration of Independence of Rhodesia from Britain.
Death of Patrick Ruddy Lismullig Poles Cavan at the age of 71. He was a very well known cattle dealer in the area and was known all over the adjoining counties. Member of one of Cavan’s foremost families he was a cousin of PT Ruddy Cavan and was a prominent footballer with Tullyco GFC and later Cavan Slashers. He was for many years a member of the senior county team and won Ulster championship medals with Cavna He is survived by his wife sons daughter neighbours friends and relatives. There was a very large capacity crowd at the funeral in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Circuit Court adjourned as Judge PN Ryan fails to make Cavan because of flooding on the main Cavan Navan Dublin Road caused by the recent storm and incessant rain.
Cavan Gramophone Society recital in the Ulster Arms will be given by Kathleen Brady Town Hall Street.
N/S Ann McEneaney and Miss Kelly E/W Kathy Griffin and Gwyen Arnold win their section of the Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club.
Cavan Gael’s Bingo Town Hall on Monday £50 Dominic Boylan £10 Terry Brady Betty Breslin Hughie Maguire. £5 Mr Hannigan G Clyne £7 John Reilly and Marie Lynch. £120 snowball on 47 calls not won.
December 4th 1965 Presentation to Garda Bill Bergin on the occasion of his retirement after 42 years service of which 36 years were in Cavan town. Bill from Abbey Street is universally popular in Cavan where he served as chief clerk in the Superintendent’s office. Superintendent Frank McCague presented him with a gold wristlet watch on behalf of his colleagues in the station at a very well supported social in Crover House Hotel.
Death of the very popular Patrick Lawlor 12 Saint Brigid’s Terrace Cavan on November 28th 1965. He was an outstanding member of Cavan Slashers and Cavan Harps winning many medals with both teams. Later he played soccer with distinction for the old Cavan United Club Survived by his wife and family. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with members of Cavan Gael’s escorting the cortege at the removal and funeral to Cullies cemetery .
Death of John Reilly farmer Derrycramph at the Surgical Hospital. He is survived by his brother and sister relatives neighbours and many friends. Funeral took place from the Cathedral of Saint’s Patrick and Felim to Kilmore Old cemetery.
Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College strides effortlessly through the snow in his bare feet to easily win the inaugural Under 14 Cavan NACA title at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. Saint Pat’s filled the first two places 1st Frank Brady 2nd P Mohan Saint Pat’s 3rd JH Sheridan Bailieboro. Team 1st Saint Pat’s 2nd Cootehill and 3rd Saint Pat’s B. The De La Salle team of Peter McMahon Patrick McNamara Pat Quinn and Sean McKiernan in their first outing were unplaced in an event that took place in arctic conditions over a very hilly course. Under 16 1st Joe Fulton Saint Pat’s 2nd Tommy McCauley and 3rd Michael McGinnity. Teams 1st Saint Pat’s 2nd Cootehill and 3rd Cornafean. Cavan Novice’s Championship Cornafean packed well and filled the first three places with 1st Sean Maguire 2nd Gerry O Brien and 3rd M O Brien. Sean Maguire just edged out his team mate Gerry O Brien in a titanic struggle with the lead changing hands several times. In the end Sean Maguire just edged out his team mate by inches in a race in which most of the competitors elected to run in their bare feet. Teams 1st Cornafean 2nd Cootehill and 3rd Laragh.
Sudden death of Cyril R Anderson at the early age of 39 on Tuesday shocks the community to the core. He was teaching at his post as Head Professor and Administrator in the Royal School on Monday but took ill on Tuesday and later unexpectedly died at Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn. He was an outstanding local personality and was educated at Cavan Number 1 School Royal School and Trinity College Dublin before returning to the Royal School where his father the Rev John Anderson is Headmaster. He was second eldest son of Rev John and Martha Anderson The Royal School and was born in Cavan just after his father was appointed Headmaster in 1924. Small in stature he had the courage and spirit of a lion and was noted for his excellence in all spheres of activity. Outstanding rugby player he played with Cavan for over 12 years and continued on the Committee of the Club up until his death all matches in the last 15 years were played in the Royal School grounds in Kilnavara. He was Secretary of Cavan Lawn Tennis Club in Farnham Street and was responsible for the organization and execution of the famous open week played in August each year attracting players from all over the United Kingdom and Ireland. Member of County Cavan Golf Club he was founder member of the recently inaugurated Cavan Motor Club and was a leading competitor in rallies all over the north and midlands. Outstanding teacher his short life was devoted to the development of facilities at the Royal School where he was an outstanding teacher and Administrator. He was a concert pianist of international standard and won the Senior Feis Cups in both Belfast and Dublin. He made several notable broadcasts accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra and The Radio Eireann Symphony Orchestra. Cyril reached such a peak of perfection that he rejected several offers to join the Orchestra as lead pianist. Indeed his proficiency as a musician led to his early retirement from the rugby field when Insurance companies refused to insure his hands against injury if he continued playing contact sports. He was an outstanding Cavan man and with Hugh Gough and John McGinnity led the campaign to put Cavan on the map as a tourist destination and was largely instrumental in ensuring that Cavan won the premier award for fishing two years in succession as a very industrious member of the Cavan District Tourist Association. The Anglo Celt describes Cyril Anderson as ‘a citizen of real quality’. He leaves a wife Betty father the Rev John stepmother and four brothers Douglas Clive Henry and Bill. Cavan Parish Church was filled to capacity for the funeral while hundreds paid their last respects to the family in the Royal School, Right Rev EFB Moore Bishop of Kilmore Elphin and Ardagh was the chief celebrant of the Service with burial taking place later in Drumcree Parish Church Portadown in the Anderson family plot.
Sean Kelly Solicitor sells his bungalow at Oldtown to Sean McTiernan for £2,600. The Auctioneers were Brian Murphy of Murphy’/Quinn with John V Kelly Solicitors having carriage of sale.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Father PJ Gargan and Owen McGovern.
Cavan Boy Scout’s Dramatic Society will present the ‘The Ragged Troubadours in the Town Hal in the second week of January 2013.
December 11th 1965 Death of Very Rev Thomas Ryan 1st Abbott of Kilnacrott in Storrington Priory England. He was born in Corpus Christi Parish in Manchester in 1882 and received the White Habit in 1900. After a brilliant career as a student of Theology and Philosophy he was ordained on March 10th 1906. In 1924 he was appointed the first Abbott of Holy Trinity Abbey Kilnacrott named after Holy Trinity Island on Lough Erne where the Norbertine’s had a settlement before the Reformation. He celebrated the first Mass in Kilnacrott on June 1st 1924 served by present Abbott and local boy Felim Colwell. The Priory was blessed and dedicated on the feast of the Most Holy Trinity later in June 1924 by Bishop Patrick Finegan Bishop of Kilmore. During his 15 year reign in Kilnacrott led by Father Thomas Ryan the Priory was noted for the deep piety of its members and charity to the oppressed and poor. Lord Abbott Felim Colwell represented the Priory and people of Kilnacrott at the funeral which took place in Manchester.
“Have a Philip’s Christmas at Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan. For good value and quality choose a Philip’s gift Phone 88”.
First ever mission to Zambia undertaken by the Holy Rosary Sisters as Sister Pacelli Doctor O Keeffe a native of Cork and Sister Loretta Therese Neville from Clare set sail from Liverpool. They have been invited by Most Rev Dr Corby SJ Bishop of Monze Zambia to take charge of the newly constructed Monze Hospital and will work there in association and in partnership with the Jesuits.
Cavan Shamrock’s Youth team will take on Dundalk FC Youths in the 2nd round of the FAI Youth Cup at Tierquin on Sunday. The winners will play Dundalk Rangers or Boyne Rovers in the 3rd round. Cavan Under 19 panel to play Dundalk is Joseph Greene Frank Lyons Richard Graham Gerry Egan John Burns Damien Johnston Gerry McCullough Tom Greene Dickie Smith John O Neill Michael Kavanagh PJ Maguire Eamonn Murray Johnny Lynch and Noel Smith. “Many of the team are star members of the De La Salle school teams and have won medals at every grade. They are now largely lost to the GAA because of the short sighted policy of the County Board to keep the gates of Breffni Park firmly closed against them. It used to be a hive of activity with youngsters practicing every evening but the gates are locked and the youngsters cannot practice their skills as the County Board pursue their agenda of allowing the Park to be used as a the local dump”
Hugh Barney O Donoghue Cavan and Ulster footballer from Virginia receives his Licentiate to practice as a Chemist from the Royal College of Pharmacy in Dublin.
Pictured is Seamus McCormack in play against Patsy McConnell whom he beat in the 1st round of the CYMS snooker competition in the Hut Farnham Street. PJ Maguire beat Tommy McKiernan Jim Fay beat Gerry Egan Jean McCusker beat Brian Finlay Seamus McCormack beat Patsy McConnell and Sean McManus beat Eamonn Higgins.
On the proposition of the Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick TD seconded by Joe McGovern Cavan UDC unanimously passed a vote of sympathy to Liam TD and Michael Cosgrove on the death of their father WT Cosgrove former leader of the executive council of the Irish Free State 1922-1932. Tom Fitzpatrick TD stated “as long as judges uphold the Constitution in the Four Courts as long as soldiers guard the Curragh as long as the Garda Siochana uphold law and order in the country they will all stand as a living testament to WT Cosgrove”. Joe McGovern in seconding the motion said that WT Cosgrove “The nation owes him a great debt of gratitude”
30th Anniversary of the establishment of WE Berney Television sales and rentals Cootehill Drogheda and now Cavan town where the Manager is Sean Galligan since 1962. They now have a most up to date premises in Bridge Street having first moved into Eugene Cullivan’s when established in 1962. They say that at the moment 90% of Irish people rent their television sets. WE Berney set up business in Cootehill in 1935 a branch that is now managed by Walter Stein. In recent years Robert Berney his son has moved into the business with a view to establishing WE Berney nationwide.
John Kellegher a native of Longford who joined the Smith Motor Group in 1961 is appointed Sales Manager in Cavan branch where he is extremely well known and very popular.
Death of Andrew Gaffney at the age of 72 at his residence Kilnavara Cavan. He was a native of Drumcrow Corlesmore but moved into Cavan some years ago. Well known angler he was a founding member of Cavan Angling Club and was a frequent winner of the Mayfly and Jeff White trophies. Well known ballad singer his party piece was ‘The Irish Rover’ which he sung at all functions and socials when called on. He is survived by his brother and sister. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Michael’s Potahee to the adjoining cemetery.
Brian Finlay son of Jimmy and Rose Finlay Farnham Street will join lead singer of the Mighty Avons Larry Cunningham on the RTE Christmas Pantomime on Christmas evening.
Sympathy is extended to Garda Sergeant Peter Coogan on the death of his brother Richard Coogan in the County Hospital Kilkenny after a very short illness. He was brother of Father Patrick Coogan Kilmacow Lodge county Kilkenny.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Mrs Don McMullin and Carmel McDonald.
December 18th 1965 On Friday morning last Cavan town witnessed one of the biggest fires since the nearby Convent fire of 1943 when George Fegan’s and Company was totally gutted by fire which spread from the front part of the building to the yard in a matter of minutes where the gas cylinders coal and other materials quickly caught fire. Large stock of Christmas stock burnt in the fire which was first noticed by two youths William Foster and two of the thirty strong employees and alerted Mr Robert Mackeral co owner with Mr John P Kennedy who quickly acted to evacuate the premises carrying as much stock to safety before the premises was engulfed in flames which could be seen from miles around the town. Cavan Fire Brigade were quickly on the scene under Chief Fire Officer Stan McCarthy who alerted the brigades from Cootehill Belturbet Ballyjamesduff Virginia Monaghan and Killeshandra who were quickly on the scene. At one stage it was feared that the flames would engulf the entire block and spread as far as Black’s Printers but members of the Brigade succeeded in cutting Fegan’s off and proceeded to deal with the flames which shot up to 50 feet in the air and were fuelled by exploding canisters of gas in the stores in the back filled to capacity for the Christmas trade. Eventually soon after 2 pm the fire was brought under control. At meetings of Cavan Urban Council and Cavan County Council votes of sympathy were passed to the directors of Fegan’s Limited and congratulations were showered on the Fire service under Stan McCarthy BE Chief Fire Officer whose control and expertise prevented what could have been a nightmare for all of the town. The County Manager Dermot McCarthy was congratulated for his foresight in diverting funds towards the fire fighting service over many years as John P McKiernan Cavan County Council Chairman said that he was outstanding in foreseeing these events and having a well equipped service to deal with these disasters as well as choosing and attracting fire officers of the caliber of Stan McCarthy. Against all the odds Fegan’s were back in business on the following Wednesday with their windows and shop gaily lit up for Christmas following trogan clean up work by their hard working management and staff.
Huge crowd at Tierquin witness an outstanding display by Cavan Shamrock’s Under 19 as they go down 2-4 to a superbly fit Dundalk FC. Shamrock’s cheered on by the capacity attendance tore into their illustrious rivals and after ten minutes Gerry McCullough dribbled past three defenders with clever body swerve to place the marauding John O Neill who cheekily lifted the ball over the advancing Dundalk goalkeeper with a superb lob to put the Shamrock’s a goal up. The Shamrock’s were completely on top and should have added to their total but half time came and they were still ahead by 1-0. With superb ball control and superior fitness the Dundalk men took control after half time and it was no surprise when after 6 minutes Gerry Rogers equalized. Then came a glut of goals for the lily whites with John Connolly Gerry Rogers again and Kevin Carroll put Dundalk 4-1 ahead by the 75th minute. Amazingly the Shamrock’s roared back and to the delight of the large vociferous crowd bustling centre forward Tom Greene gave them a glimmer of hope when he took a knock down from Dickie Smith to shoot high into the back of the Dundalk net on 84 minutes. Despite relentless pressure the Shamrock’s failed to capitalize on some excellent chances and Dundalk qualified for the 2nd round of the FAI Youth’s Cup after a titanic struggle. Joseph Greene apart from his blunder when assuming the ball was going wide for the first goal had a magnificent game for the Shamrock’s with Frank Lyons and Richard Graham showing their class at full back. John Burns was steady as a rock at centre half while Gerry Egan and Damien Johnston were always in the action as wing halves. John O Neill and Dickie Smith were always constructive and dangerous inside forwards Des Lambert with his fine physique and blonde hair was a constant source of trouble to the Dundalk defence while Gerry McCullough gave a great display of skill and trickery at outside left creating many chances. Tom Greene at centre forward was always in the thick of things and his towering build and great strength threatened danger to the Dundalk goal every time the ball came into his path. Dundalk had players of real class in Moore in goal Watters O Hagan and Smith in defence. Rogers scored two class goals and got great support from Carroll and Connolly. Cavan Shamrock’s Under 19 Joe Greene Frank Lyons Richard Graham Gerry Egan John Burns Damien Johnston Des Lambert Dickie Smith Tom Greene John O Neill and Gerry McCullough.
Death of Mary Brady at the age of 74.Former Chairman of Cavan UDC for 19 years. She was Chairman of Cavan Sinn Féin, VEC and Easter Week Commemoration Committee. She was a distinguished Law clerk in LCP Smiths for a period of 59 years. She is survived by her brothers sisters nephews nieces relatives and many friends Father P J Gargan Adm. officiated at her Funeral from the Cathedral to Urney where John Joe McGirl gave the oration.
Sudden death of Mary Ann Walsh 20 Wolfe Tone Street at her residence. She was a member of the famous Fitzpatrick family of the Mill Rock, her brother Jimmy was Water Works Manager of the town for many years. Survived by her husband and son Séan the well known long distance swimmer and daughter in law Mae. Funeral to Cullies.
Death of Sarah Jackson late of ‘The Pleasure House Killykeen’ at the age of 87.She was widow of Walter Jackson. Mother of Maurice and Stanley. She is remembered for her gracious manner as a hostess to hundreds of families from the town who flocked to the ‘Pleasure House’ for her delicious Sunday teas. Her third son John died 6 weeks ago. Rev. Dean Turkington officiated at her funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Annie O Gorman Behey at her residence. She was wife of Bernard O Gorman. She was mother of the late Father Andrew J O Gorman Los Angeles. She is survived by her husband son Anthony and one daughter Mrs J Duignan Mullingar. There was a capacity crowd present in the Cathedral for her Requiem Mass with burial later in Cullies cemetery . Father PJ McManus CC officiated.
Death of Elizabeth Meehan 26 Wolfe Tone Street. She is survived by her sons daughters brothers sister grandchildren and friends and neighbours. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Death of Mary Lavelle Drumelis and later of Killynebber where their land was part of the 1st County Cavan Golf Club. She is the last of an old distinguished Cavan family .Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to New cemetery.
De La Salle Past Pupils Union 1965-1966 President Toggy Connolly, Vice President Teddy McCormack, Secretary Father Ray Brady, Treasurer Timmy Murphy. Committee Sean Galligan, Pat Sharkey, Phil Murray, Mel Doherty, ,Leo Ronan and Michael Connolly.
December 25th 1965 Bank of Ireland and the National Commercial Bank of Scotland combine to buy the Irish National Bank for a knock down price of £16,950,000. Dr DSA Carroll General Manager of the Bank Of Ireland announces the deal saying that negotiations took some years to complete and the combined asset value of the companies involved exceeds £¼ Billion.
Guinness heir Garech Browne launches his Claddagh records in Britain with the best selling Irish LP ‘Leo Rowsome King of the Pipers’ the first to be launched. He has just launched an LP of Patrick Kavanagh the well known poet and author who hales from Mucker Inniskeen county Monaghan where he was born 60 years ago. Kavanagh tells stories relates incidents from his life and philosophy on the record which is sure to sell well in both England and Ireland where Kavanagh has built up a reputation for genius. Garech has attended every Fleadh Cheoil since the start and in the last five years has taken recordings of the main events at Fleadh Cheoil Na hEireann. He is a person friend of Cavan doctor and Fleadh Vice President Brian Galligan Farnham Street.
Moonlight Players Castletara entertain the patients in Saint Phelim’s Hospital to their award winning 3 act comedy written by Joe Reilly Drumcrave on Monday night last.
Bridge Club N/S Joan O Hanlon and Maureen Hunt E/W Jim Burke and Peggy Willock. The Christmas Turkey competition was won by N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Anna McEneaney. The special prize was won by Owen McGovern.
Small supply good demand and excellent prices at Cavan December Fai. Yearlings £35-40 2 year olds £52-58 3 years £61-75 milch cows £45-50 springers £60-70 mincers £35-45. Working horses £45-55 colts and fillies £40-50 knackers £45-55 donkeys £8-12. Carrying sows £25-30 casseogs £23-27-10-0 and bonhams £8-12 per pair.
Good turkey hens fetch 3/6 per lb at Cavan Turkey Fair while cocks were fetching 2/5 to 2/6 on poor demand.
Death of Maureen McCarren at her residence Palmerstown Road Rathmines Dublin. She was wife of the well known highly popular Andrew McCarren Saint Anne’s Farnham Road Cavan. She was daughter of the late TJ Halford Strokestown county Roscommon. She was niece of Rev P Sharkey PP Roscommon and cousin of Rev T Sharkey CC Roscommon. She is survived by her husband Andrew daughters Mrs Desmond Buggy Claire Jacinta Andrea and one son David. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Church of the Holy Name Beechmount Avenue with burial later in Cullies cemetery Cavan.
Pictured is Colm Smith who has been appointed Group Sales Rep for Guinness Group Sales North West where he will be based in Sligo town. Colm is a native of Aughnacliffe county Longford and was educated at the local Aughnacliffe National School and Saint Mel’s College where he was a brilliant academic and sports man winning Hogan and Leinster College’s medals in 1948 when he also won a College’s Interprovincial medal with Leinster. Outstanding senior footballer of fine strong physique Colm won a Railway Cup medal with Leinster in 1952. Coming to work in Cavan town Colm threw in his lot with Cavan and won an Ulster senior championship medal in 1955. He joined Cavan Gaels at its inception in 1957 and won 3 Cavan senior league medals and only this year capped a great career with a senior championship medal when the Gaels beat Bailieboro in the final. Colm was a leading member of the Cathedral Choir Cavan Musical Society and County Cavan Golf Club. Colm and his family are highly popular and will be greatly missed in Cavan where he made many friends.
Marona Foster Market Square has large selection of Cadbury Urney chocolates to suit all tastes and budgets. Large selection of Christmas Crackers along with annuals including the Dandy Beano Crystal School Friend and Roy Rogers. Religious and scenic Christmas cards and calendars. Cigarettes and cigars in Christmas presentation boxes of fifty and one hundred. Open till late each evening.
Cavan Gaels Bingo £51 Mrs Logue Mrs Simpson Mrs Healy £10 Miss P Soraghan Sinead Ni Giolla Mhicheal and Mrs Frank Lyons. £8 Sam Ross.£7 Mrs Barney Connolly Gerry Smith and Mrs Clare Gumley. £140 Snowball not won.
Rev PJ Corrigan CC Milltown is appointed Chairman of the newly formed County Cavan Drama League at a well attended meeting in the Ulster Arms Hotel Cavan. Vice Chairman Teddy McCabe Tierworker Secretary Kathleen Lyons Shantemon Treasurer Gerry McDonagh Kingscourt . Local members of the committee include Fathers A Gallogly Lavey Strand Johnny Cusack Bunnoe M/S Andy O Brien Crubany Joseph G Reilly Drumcrave and Phil Cullivan Cavan.
Hilarious Christmas mystery by Anglo Celt employee Jimmy McEntee ‘No Smoke Without Fire’!
Mary Glavey Chiropodist Main Street will be away from Cavan from December 24th -30th December 1965.
Cavan Nurse’s annual dinners dance in the Ulster Arms. Pictured are Miss A Quinn Dr PD Power County MOH Miss A Kelly Dr Roy Hayes Rose Meehan Bridge Street Dr PJ Watters Assistant County MOH Miss M Brady Dr Tony Farrelly County Physician Gerry Hunt Dental Surgeon Paddy D Maloney County Surgeon and Michael J Smith Secretary Cavan County Council.
After many years of striving and disappointment Ballyhaise win their first ever Cavan football trophy when they beat a strong Gown side 2-3 to 1-3 to win the 1963 Junior League title at Breffni Park. Ballyhaise Shamrock’s won the County senior hurling title aided by students in the Agricultural College in 1925-1926 and 1947-1948. Only for the outstanding display of man of the match Pat Hourican at centre half for Gowna Ballyhaise would have won by a lot more than one goal. Strong tough Gowna outfit with the heavy surface suiting their style led by 1-1 to 0-1 at half time. Up and coming never say die Steve Duggan got the all important score when he shot to the net with just ten minutes of play left after Ballyhaise had dominated the second half play. George Shiels hit back for Gowna but Ballyhaise inspired by Mike Steve and uncle Ted Duggan held out for an historic win. Team M Farrelly Martin O Neill Enda McGowan H Brown Eamonn McCormack M Smith V Vaughan Louis Lyons Hughie Newman Steve Duggan Mike Duggan Tom Plunkett M Kevlehan B Smith and Ted Duggan. Referee Fintan Tierney.
Cavan Shamrock’s beat Kells Celtic 3-0 at cold frosty and sparsely attended Tierquin Park. All the goals were scored in the first half with Padgin Woods striking after ten minutes for typical class goal after beating two defenders. Then the well built Sean McSherry brushed aside the challenge of the smaller Kells defenders to blast to the Kell’s net after 15 minutes. The final score came on 32 minutes when after clever inter play with Des Lambert and Dickie Smith George Pratt rounded the keeper for another great Shamrock’s goal. Stars for the Gael’s were Paddy Lyons who is quickly making a big name for himself in football circles and rumored to be in negotiations with Dundalk FC. Gene Cullivan and Frank Lyons were sound in defence while John Burns and Dessie Maguire were excellent half backs. The Cavan forwards toyed with Kells and should have made much more use of the possession they enjoyed but George Pratt Des Lambert Andy McGahon and Sean McSherry were wonderful footballers and gave a display of beautiful inter change play on a sticky surface. In the curtain raiser 7 a side minor game Cavan Shamrock’s beat Saint Felim’s 7-2. Shamrock’s are in action again over Christmas when they take on old rivals Darver Stars in Readypenny outside of Dundalk on Saint Stephen’s Day. After the game both teams will be guests of Dundalk FC at their league of Ireland match at Oriel Park.
Peter ‘Pete’ Smith who emigrated in 1928 is home for the first time to spend Christmas with the family Eileen Josie and Hughie in the Courthouse Cavan. His brother Barney will join the family soon after Christmas when he journeys up from Naas for the family reunion.
Death of Julia Reilly Drumcrave one of the beat known and highly popular ladies in the community. She was known for her deep piety and unstinting charity and dedication to the poor and the less well off in the area. She was wife of James Reilly Drumcrave and mother of Joe G Reilly the well known author and playwright and Father J T Reilly CC Kinlough and Patrick Drumcrave along with 3 daughters Maureen Eilish and Nora. Bishop Austin Quinn led more than 100 clergy in paying tribute to Mrs Reilly by their presence at the funeral and removal. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral where Father ABC McGrath officiated with burial later in Coronea cemetery.
January 1st 1966 Ronnie Griffith of the Mighty Avons in heroic attempt to rescue Patrick Reilly farmer aged 30 from Killinkere as his car plunged into the icy waters of Lough Ramor resulting in his death despite Ronnie’s heroic action. Mr O Reilly’s girl friend was taken from the car alive and survived the ordeal which happened close to the Farmer’s Ballroom Virginia where the Mighty Avons were engaged to play.
Cavan Vocational Education Committee are shocked to find out that their site for the new Vocational School at Cavan has been refused planning permission by Cavan County Council on the grounds that it was not connected to the mains water supply and no public sewerage scheme was available in the area. An appeal to the Minister of Local Government is planned.
Death of Bernard Smith Rock Cross suddenly on December 20th 1965. Native of Crosskeys he was a member of the well known Smith family and emigrated to America many years ago. Returned in recent years and married Patricia O Reilly Insurance Broker Bridge Street who was born in Ballina County Mayo and her father was Manager of the Gas Works in Abbey Street . She later as a young girl of 17 married Charlie Reilly Insurance Agent Bridge Street. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery. Bernard Smith is survived by his wife Patricia and young daughter Gráinne.
Death of Frank Keyes at Saint Felim’s Hospital on New Year’s Eve 1965. He was the famous Town Crier and Bill Poster with several sites convenient to the Town Hall and Market Square. He started off life as a Carter and later succeeded his late father as Town Crier. He resided with his brother Tommy in Breffni Terrace. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal of this great character in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery
Wren Boy’s and Mummer’s out on two days over the extended Christmas Holiday. Only a handful on each day with many people regretting the demise of this old custom with still others delighted to see the back of a terrible nuisance over the Christmas holiday.
Orphans in the Poor Clare Convent are singled out for special treatment this year with Santa making his way by Fire Brigade from the Town Hall to distribute presents to each child. While on Christmas Day the Children of Mary arrived with the real Santa to distribute more gifts. On Saint Stephen’s Day Santa from Dublin arrived to present each of the children with a beautiful Christmas gift with Matty Hand and Stan Mullery putting on a picture show of cartoon and Funnies in the Concert Hall. The De La Salle Flagelot Band arrived on Christmas eve and entertained the orphans and nuns who didn’t let any of the boys go without presenting them with a special gift each.
Bumper Christmas for the traders in the town with all shops reporting record turnover in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The mild calm weather was another factor which attracted the shoppers out. The bakeries in the town did particularly well making up for the lack of supply from the Dublin bakeries who are all on strike this Christmas.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the Midnight Mass in the Cathedral assisted by Father Paddy Mallon with Father Torlac O Reilly deacon Father Ray Brady sub deacon. The sacred music was rendered by the Cathedral Choir with Father ABC McGrath on the organ. The 8 am Mass was celebrated by Father Joe Dolan Adm and both the 10 and 11:30 celebrated by Father John Maguire. Special 9 o clock Mass celebrated by Father PJ McManus. Father PJ Gargan celebrated the 8 and 9 o clock Mass in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry. Father Aidan Foynes home on holiday from Florida said the 8 and 9 in Saint Aidan’s Butlersbridge while Father ABC McGrath celebrated the 10 Mass on Christmas morning. Father John Maguire celebrated the Midnight Mass and 9 am in the Saint Clare’s Covent where the Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated two private Masses on Christmas Day. The new choir of the Girl’s of Saint Clare’s sang the Christmas carols.
January 8th 1966 Mary Boylan daughter of Matthew and the late Mrs Boylan Derragarra Butlersbridge is conferred with her BA BCom and DPA degrees at a conferring ceremony in Trinity College Dublin.
Glady’s Waller Miss Ireland and third in the recent Miss World Pageant in London is toasted by the people neighbours and friends in Bailieborough. Buffett supper in Graham’s Hotel is followed by the presentation of an inscribed gold bracelet by the Reverend Mr Nelson and Father Micheal Kelly all agreeing that Glady’s put Bailieboro on the map and as she said herself she was always proud of her roots and mentioned Bailieboro every time she got a chance. Both Graham’s Hotel and the Protestant Parochial Hall were packed to capacity with friends family neighbours and local well wishers.
“Flat lets to rent in Cavan town at 43 Coleman Road with one bed £3 and two bed £5 per week with blankets bed linen and divan beds with interior spring mattresses. Each room has an electric socket and running water some even with hot water. Communal use of well appointed kitchen and bathroom with immersion heater.
Cavan Barmen’s Association 2nd annual dinners dance in the Ulster Arms fails to repeat the success of the initial venture with only less than half of the record 300 of last year in attendance in the Ulster Arms Ballroom. Pictured are Mrs Colm Smith Mrs J Philips Veronica Sharkey Secretary Blue Moon Cavan Francis McDermott Edward O Gorman’s Chairman Mrs Mick Burke Clone and Mrs Des Coulter Cavan Mineral Waters B Muldoon Leo Dowling Treasurer Mr J Philips Mick Burke Tommy Donohoe D O Brien Colm Smith Micheal Smyth and Des Coulter.
Death of one of Cavan’s best known and most loved characters Mrs Rose Ann Cullen late of the Town Hall at the residence of her daughter Mrs Terry Sheridan Moynehall Cavan. She was widow of the late Patrick Cullen Caretaker Cavan Town Hall and mother of the late Patrick ‘Packy’ Cullen who succeeded his father as Caretaker. Her daughter in law May Cullen is now Caretaker and lives over the Town Hall with her family 4 boys and 1 girl Marie. Rose Ann was extremely religious and very charitable and nobody ever called to her house was turned away empty handed. She passed on a great love of the Rosary to her family and recited the prayers every night along with the trimmings and prayers for neighbours relatives and friends. Predececeased by her husband Patrick and son Packy who died in 1961. She is survived by her daughter Brigid ( Mrs Terry Sheridan) Moynehall one son Bernard Saint Phelim’s Place. There was a vey large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Death of Alice Drumm 31 College Street at her residence. She is survived by her nephews nieces relatives and many friends. There was a very good attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
In his review of 1965 Pat O Neill pays tribute to the great work being done in the county town for the juveniles and minor footballers with Saint Oliver Plunkett’s winning the Under 16 and Cavan Minor titles. Jim McDonnell ironically in the very year that he retired is nominated as the Cavan footballer of the year with his display in the County senior championship for Cavan Gael’s the highlight of the year 2nd was Ray Carolan who just missed out on a Junior county medal with his native Cross 3rd Charlie Gallagher who is scoring at will for Cavan and tops once again the national scoring tables 4th John Nallen who made an enormous contribution to Castlerahan’s junior championship success and now has won medals in Mayo Galway Meath and Cavan as well as representing all of theses counties at senior level 5th is Philip Murray who missed out on his club’s senior championship success but continues to wreak havoc on defences at club and county level 6th is Paddy Cusack the emerging Crosserlough youngster who has starred for Saint Norbert’s Kilnacrott and Cavan minors as well as Crosserlough this season.
Cavan Shamrock’s draw with Clones 4-4 in a thrilling challenge game at Tierquin. Des Lambert was man of the match and turned on the magic to shoot a brilliant solo goal for Shamrock’s after only six minutes. Clones who were much more experienced and cautious in their early approach work hit back and Bobby Sheerin the well known Clones wizard hit back on twenty minutes with a class goal giving Paddy Lyons in the Shamrock’s net no chance. Agnew and Montgomery took advantage of the shaky Cavan defence to score twice more for Clones before the break leaving the border men 3-1 up at half time. Cavan Shamrock’s took over in the second half with Eamonn Byrne their outstanding centre half moving into attack. After 8 minutes Dickie Smith placed Eamonn Murray after some intricate dribbling scored the goal of the season for the Shamrock’s weaving through the tight Clones defence to slip the ball under the advancing keeper. Michael Kavan who is establishing quite a reputation at this level pounced on two errors in the Clones defence to score two opportunist goals and give the Shamrock’s an unexpected lead. Clones still playing coolly and brilliantly on the ball with Sheerin and Reavey outstanding got a deserved equalizer through the always danger Agnew with 5 minutes left for play to leave the final score Cavan Shamrock’s 4 Clones Town 4. Pat Rafferty from Saint Phelim’s Place in Cavan was an outstanding referee. Des Lambert man of the match George Pratt Gene Cullivan Eamonn Byrne Michael Kavanagh and Gerry Egan starred for the Shamrock’s while Agnew Sheerin and Montgomery never gave up for Clones.
Brother Mark who was one of the first De La Salle Brothers to come to Cavan over 20 years ago is seriously injured while out walking with his colleague Brother Martin Superior of the De La Salle College in Wicklow. Both men were knocked down by a bus in Wicklow town resulting in the death of Brother Martin while Brother Mark is detained in Wicklow County Hospital with serious but not life threatening head injuries.
January 15th 1966 January 15th 1966 Louise Beatty from Ballintemple Ballinagh is voted Nurse of the Year at Armagh Mental Hospital. Louise was educated at Ballintemple NS and The Technical School Cavan. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Betty Ballintemple Ballinagh.
Over 200 guests at Cavan Gael’s dinner dance in the Ulster Arms at which the senior championship medals for the Gael’s win in the 1965 championship final were presented by the Chairman of Cavan County Board TP O Reilly who said that ‘Jim McDonnell’s display in the county final when he captained Cavan Gael’s to victory over Bailieboro was Jim’s finest hour. Paddy Conaty Chairman presided with guests such as HL Smith Secretary of the Cavan County Board and PC Donohoe Treasurer in attendance.
The Rugged Troubadours Cavan CBSI musical comedy in the Town Hall receives a mixed review in the Anglo Celt with the correspondent bemoaning the absence of the younger members of the troop in the cast a major concern also has to be the total absence of any girls or glamour in the cast. Among the principals are Seamus McCormack Dermot Smith Noel Fay Paddy McNamara Paddy Lyons Paddy Murray Olive Cassidy Philip Murray Charlie Moore Mike O Reilly Peter McGinnity and Cavan’s well known tenor Sean McManus. John O Connor and Mel Doherty top the bill and also collaborate with Father Torlac O Reilly in compiling the script and production. Ballad Group Peter Galligan Matt Donnolly Ben Gaffney and Michael Galligan Accordion Dermot Smith Dancer Brian McGlashin. Stage and Scenery Joe Cullivan Greg Sheridan and Peter Galligan. Lighting Smyth’s Electric Strand Dublin operated by Brian Sullivan. Costumes Ging’s of Dublin and Tony ‘Killykeen’ Doyle. Sound effects Paddy Ronaghan and Stan Mullery. Orchestra Violins Jackie Fitzpatrick Kieran Cullivan and K Scanlon Bass Leo Ronan Drums Eamonn ‘Buttons’ Brady and Piano Eileen Morgan.
Death of Jean Sullivan formerly of Cavan at the residence of her daughter in Mrs Joseph Altarach in Conn USA. She was only daughter of Thomas and Katherine Kelly Cavan. She is survived by her brothers James and Patrick in England.
Cavan Brdge Club N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Peggy Willock E/S Mr and Mrs Jim Burke.
Keen demand and good supply for the usually quiet January Fair. Yearlings £35-40 2 year olds £56-62-10 3 year olds £70-80 springers £65-80 mincers £35-45. Working horses £45-55 ponies £30-40 colts and fillies 40-56 donkies £6-12. Carrying sows £35-40 casseogs £33-38 and bonhams £10-14 per pair.
Huge crowd at presentation from the people of the town whom he served so loyally for 36 years to Bill Bergin in the Clubhouse of Cavan Golf Club. Tom Fitzpatrick TD made the presentation on behalf of the people of the town and pictured are Tom C Hickey Johnny Donohoe Bridge Street Maurice Jackson Dermot Morgan Owen McGovern Vincent Bartley Butlersbridge and Willie O Hanlon.
John McGearty youngest son of Michael and the late Mrs McGerty Butlersbridge is called to Templemore to train for the Garda. He was a playing member of Butlersbridge Saint Aidan’s GFC and an outstanding boxer winning all of his recent bouts.
Sympathy is extended to Arthur Tilson Steward Glenlara House Swellan Cavan on the death of his father William Tilson Cloverhill at Lisdarn Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife some years ago and is survived by one daughter and five sons.
January 22nd 1966 Pictured are the three O Reilly brothers from Kilconny Belturbet who were all presented with their degrees during 1965. They are son of Terence and the late Maureen O Reilly NT nee Smith. Patrick BCom and Terence BE graduated from UCD while youngest brother Leo is studying for the priesthood and graduated from Maynooth with his BSC degree.
Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupil’s Union Dublin Chairman Pat Bannon Secretary Des Gilroy Treasurer Gerry O Reilly. The annual dinner dance will be held in Jury’s Hotel Ballsbridge with the committee making an all out drive to surpass the 450 attendance at last years celebration at the same venue. Tickets are available in Cavan from Father Pat Brady Saint Patrick’s College TM Gilroy 25 Cathedral Road price 30/-
Cavan Oliver Plunkett’s led by their captain Niall O Brien and vice captain Paddy Reilly are feted at a ceilidhe in Saint Augustine’s Hall at which the Under 16 county championship medals are presented by Chairman of Cavan Juvenile Board the legendary Seamus Gilheaney. Pictured are Tommy Smith Secretary Cavan Oliver Plunkett’s Seamus Gilheaney Paddy O Reilly vice captain Niall O Brien captain and Patrick Blessing goalkeeper.
Father ABC McGrath opens the Octave for Church Unity by celebrating Mass at a reasonably well attended Cathedral. The octave will finish on Tuesday with another Mass in the Cathedral.
Cavan Whist Dr Martin and Peggy Willock E/W PD Maloney and James Mansfield.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Felim’s Hospital sends thanks to all those who visited or entertained the patients at Saint Felim’s over the Christmas period. Cavan Saint Vincent De Paul Cavan ICA Belturbet Shoe Supplies Belturbet Golf Club M/S Jackson’s Garage dance committee M/S Mel Doherty John O Connor Sean McManus and Dermot Smith for music and song on Christmas Day. The Breffni Trio Pee Galligan Micheal O Callaghan and Paddy McEntee. Father Torlac and the Cavan CBSI troop with the ‘Ragged Troubadours’.
Cavan Gaels Bingo £140 shared between P Cahill Ted Reilly John Smith £10 Peter Mullen Paddy Lyons and John Daly £8 each Mel Reilly Pat Denning £7 Mrs Fitzpatrick Peggy Rogers and Mrs K Donohoe.
January 29th 1966 James McCabe BA BCom M Econ Science AIIS TTG from Ballintemple Ballinagh county Cavan replaces Tom McEvilly as CEO Sligo VEC. He is a former Cavan All Ireland footballer winning his medal in 1952 and in recent years assisted Sligo. Educated at Carrigan NS Saint Patrick’s College UCC and UCD. He is a former Rural Science lecturer and Physical Education instructor.
Death of Ellen Agnew 26 Emmett Place at the age of 65. She was ill for sometime and bore her illness with customary patience and good humour. She was extremely well known and highly popular with a great affection and care of those less well off in the community. Ellen was a member of the well known old respected McManus family Upper Main Stree. She was wife of Henry Agnew a veteran of both World Wars. In the second war he was taken prisoner and interred in Italy when Italy was over run by the Allies he was engaged in the long march finishing as a prisoner of war in Germany. She is survived by her husband Henry seven sons and two daughters brother Benny sister Katie. There was a large and representative at the funeral and removal to the Cathedra of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Thomas Kevin Smith youngest son of Mrs Smith and the late Danny Butlersbridge is appointed a partner in Roger Greene and Sons 11 Wellington Quay Dublin. He is the first outsider in this 3 generation family business to be appointed a full partner of the firm. Kevin is a playing member of Butlersbridge GFC with whom he won a junior county championship medal in 1964 and a former member of Cavan Gaels club with whom he won a county senior league medal in 1959. He took his BCL and LLB degrees at UCD and was educated at Coolboyogue NS Saint Patrick’s College and UCD.
Gala night at Drumalee GFC dinner dance in the Ulster Arms with over 200 present to witness TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board GAA present the members of the Junior league winning team with their medals. This is the first competition ever won by the Club who have had a series of near misses in recent years before hitting the jackpot this year. Tommy Molloy is the captain and all officers and committee of the club were re elected at their recent AGM for the coming year with Paul Caffrey once again Chairman. Among the VIPs at the gala dinner were HL Smith Secretary Cavan County Board and Paddy Donohoe Treasurer Cavan County Board.
Death of the very popular Jimmy Higgins Cock Hill at Lisdarn Hospital after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude. He was a painter by trade and also worked as a commissioner at Cavan’s Magnet Cinema at night. He was extremely popular and very well known over a wide area being a member of an old distinguished Cavan family. He was predeceased by his wife and his survived by his only child Tony brother Barney a member of Cavan’s Anglo Celt staff and sister Molly Drumalee. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Sympathy is extended to Sean Og Flood ESB official resident at Swellan and former Cavan and Louth championship goalkeeper on the death of his mother Elizabeth Flood Dundalk.
Joseph Allen from Breffni Terrace is struck from behind and knocked down by a car while walking back into Cavan at Upper Lavey. Joseph was removed to Cavan’s Surgical Hospital with head injuries which are not life threatening.
The students of Loreto College Cavan take up a collection for the Children’s Hospital Crumlin in Cavan town over the weekend amounting to £42 in 12 hours of collection.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Dermot Morgan E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
Dr WF Arnold from Lough Gowna will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms Cavan.
Cavan Barmen continue their meetings at 11 each night in the ‘Blue Moon’ Bridge Street with a view to entering a team in this year’s Tops of Breffni talent competition.
“Smyth’s Record Shop 60 Main Street and now Sport’s Centre Cavan congratulate Larry and the Mighty Avons on reaching number 1 with their hit single ‘Lovely Leitrim’! “
February 5th 1966 The race for the moon between America and the USSR continues with the Russians ‘soft landing’ a satellite Lunar 9 on the moon that is continuing to send data back to earth.
Brenda Scott Moynehall Jane Coyle Mary Mansfield Farnham Road and Ann McKiernan from Belturbet all Loreto College senior students who were competing at the ‘Young Scientist Exhibition’ sponsored by Aer Lingus. Mary Mansfield had a detailed report on the hardness of the water at Loreto College. Their project ‘Coarse Angling and Tourism in Cavan’ was highly commended and Brenda Scott was the winner of a prize in the Junior Geographical section.
Con Smith is ousted from his post as Assistant Secretary Cavan County Board by Tommy Duke from the Stradone Club with Duke receiving 142 to Con Smith’s 139. Simon Deignan in a close contest edged out his old rival Patsy Lynch for the position of Central Council representative. Very complicated process with Patsy getting 54 votes to Simon Deignan’s 51 and 3rd placed L Lynch getting 30 votes. L Lynch was eliminated and this resulted in Simon Deignan getting 70 votes to the outgoing Patsy Lynch’s 58. Jim McDonnell TP O Reilly Tom Maguire TM Gilroy and Mick Higgins were elected to represent Cavan at the annual Congress at Easter while Charlie Gallagher Jim McDonald TP O Reilly TM Gilroy and Mick Higgins are the representatives for the Ulster Convention. Cathal Young Tommy Smith Paddy Reilly Hugh McNamara and Mel Keaveney were the scrutinizers.
Cavan Shamrock’s 1966-1967 Chairman Dr Charles Lorrigan Vice Chairman Ray Griffith Secretary Micheal Smyth Assistant Secretary Gene Cullivan Treasurer Des Lambert Committee Joe Greene Senior Pat Rafferty Vincent O Connor John O Rourke UDC Tolly O Donnell Jimmy Bury Sean Smith Sean McSherry Ken Simpson and T Gorman. Senior Captain Dickie Smith minor captain Gerry Egan. Selectors Pat Rafferty Sean Smith and Ray Griffith. In the Inter Town League entries are received from Dunleer Monaghan Cavan Ardee Drogheda Dundalk (2) and Darver county Louth.
Cavan Shamrocks beat Clones 4-2 at wet and windy Clones before a small crowd who braved the inclement elements. Des Lambert struck twice for the Shamrock’s and Dickie Smith and Gerry Egan added to the total. Montgomery and Agnew were on target for Clones who were strangely lethargic compared to the exuberance of a very competent Cavan team. The two sides will meet again next Sunday at Tierquin with the curtain raiser being another round of the minor 7 a side tournament.
The Mighty Avons who are on the top of the charts for the second week in a row with ‘Lovely Leitrim’ play on Friday at Borderland Muff Saturday Palm Beach Dublin Sunday Cloudland Rooskey Wednesday The Ritz Carlow Thursday Freedom from Hunger dance Cavan Town Hall Friday Dundalk and Sunday Portlaoise.
Tractamotors go from strength to strength with £2,000 win for their new showroom in the nationwide Morris Garages competition. They are opening a new purpose built 22,000 square feet premises in Prussia Street Dublin where they have been appointed Morris and Reilly agents for Dublin city North West. Pictured are Tom Clarke Managing Director Brendan Murra Director and George McClarey Director.
Stephen Walsh formerly of Church Street and a former employee of Cavan’s Anglo Celt is elected Chairman of the Oireachtas Press Gallery. Now domiciled in Dublin and working with Independent Newspapers he is son of the late Mr and Mrs Walsh Church Street his father was a leading journalist with the Anglo Celt and covered the handover of Cavan Garda Barrack’s in 1922.
Brendan and Kathleen Murray pay £3,500 for PA Galligan’s Bridge Street which they intend to turn into apartments in the downstairs and upstairs portions of house. Bought in trust by Sean Kelly JV Kelly and Company the auctioneers were Murphy/Quinn and Company and Jack F Binchey had carriage of sale.
Cavan CYMS Junior Snooker Liam Cooke beat Bill McCusker Michael Higgins beat Eamonn Smith Gerry Egan beat Oliver O Reilly Martin Kitson beat Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll John O Neill beat Laurence Nee and Dessie Gumley beat Michael Smith. Senior Snooker Phelim Coffey beat Benny Cafferty Paddy O Reilly beat Kieran Cullivan Gene McCusker beat Paddy McCormack and Sean McManus beat Eamonn Smith.
February 12th 1966 Helena Rehill a member of the Cavan County Council Staff in the Courthouse is crowned ‘Miss Cavan’ at a dance in the Town Hall Cavan by Glady’s Waller the present Miss Ireland who was placed 3rd in the Miss World Pageant in London. Helena is from Aughawee Crosserlough.
Matt McCutcheon former Cavan Slasher’s star and men’s outfitter Cavan is elected Captain of County Cavan Golf Club 1966 while Josephine Aylmer who is married to Tommy an instructor at Ballyhaise Agricultural College is elected Lady Captain for 1966.
Cavan Shamrock’s once again beat Clones 5-3 at Tierquin Park on Sunday. Clones travelled with just the bare 11 players and after Bobby Sheerin was injured in the second half had to call on Cavan’s sub Ton Doonan to fill the gap. Doonan grabbed the opportunity to show the Cavan selectors that he should have been in the Shamrock’s first eleven with a man of the match performance for Clones. He scored for Clones and set up M Sheerin for another goal near the end and if he had played the full match would have undoubtedly influence a different result. Cavan Shamrock’s led 2-0 at the interval courtesy of goals from Andy McGahon and Des Lambert. Scorers for Cavan George Pratt 2 Dickie Smith Des Lambert and Andy McGahon. The Shamrock’s have an early start next Sunday travelling to Readypenny Dundalk for a mid day kick off.
Crosserlough Cootehill Oldcastle Smith’s Motor Group Barmen’s Association Cavan Shamrock’s Kinnypottle Comics and Comhaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann are some of the groups already entered for the popular ‘Tops of Breffni’ talent contest in the Town Hall.
Christmas lights and lanterns are not yet taken down by Hughie Boyle for the Cavan Chamber of Commerce. The decorative Christmas tree beside the Town Hall is still bedecked with Christmas lights and baubles.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Gerry Hunt and Paddy Maloney E/W Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey.
The recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms will be given by Bobby Burns from Oldcastle.
Cavan CYMS beat Bailieboro 4-1 in a snooker challenge at Cavan CYMS with Phelim Corr beating Brendan Bird Mickey Breslin beat Francis Gregory Benny Cafferty beat Patsy Corcoran Jim Fay beat Thomas Murray and Sean McManus lost to Michael McGurk Bailieboro.
Cavan Tidy Towns Chairman Brother Ultan Vice Chairman Don McMullin ‘Rival’s Inn’ Secretary Eugene Lynch Cavan Technical School Assistant Secretary Bob Adams Treasurer Mary Glavey. The annual general meeting passed a resolution asking Carmel McDonald Town Clerk to facilitate the committee of Cavan Tidy Town’s by affording them the side room of Cavan Town Hall free of charge for meetings.
The Bishop of Clonfert Most Rev Dr Ryan yesterday described last weekend’s broadcast on the Late Late Show hosted by Gay Byrne as ‘most objectionable’. Mrs Fox who was interviewed by Gay Byrne with her husband Patrick said the item was in good faith and good fun and the comments of the Bishop were completely ridiculous. The Bishop meanwhile telephoned the studios during the broadcast and his secretary sent a telegram condemning the sketch as ‘immoral’. Later nearly all the municipal councils in the country passed resolutions supporting the Bishop’s stance in an affair known as ‘The Bishop and the Nightie’!
February 19th 1966 Pictured are the members of Vera Brady’s Fashion Committee. Teresa Halton Vera Brady Margo Galligan Clarice Reilly Sari Flynn Rita Graham Mary Bannon Mary Kane and Marie Murphy.
Annual Dinner of County Cavan Golf Club pictured are Breega McCabe Dominick McCabe Captain 1965 Dr BT Cullen President Seamus Fox Treasurer Rose Fox Paddy Fleming Secretary Bertie O Reilly Captain Belturbet Golf Club and Kathleen Morgan.
Felix Gormley Implement’s sales manager in Jackson’s is on an extensive 10day tour of Europe taking in Germany Austria and Switzerland. He is touring all the major farm implement manufacturers as a guest of PA Preston Swords Dublin.
Ulster Senior Cross Country Championships at Laragh House courtesy of Larry Brady. Pictured are the winners of the grueling men’s 7 mile event 1st W Deery Oak Leaf Derry 2nd Dan McDaid Crannford AC Donegal and 3rd A Bradley Oak Leaf Derry . Deery finished 30 yards ahead of Danny McDaid who chased him all the way in this grueling 7 mile event over undulating terrain in heavy underfoot conditions. Oak Leaf were the team winners.
Smith’s Garage Dace committee pictured Raymond McIntyre Manager Con P Smith Mary Smith Miss M Donohoe Secretary Social Club Gerry Maguire Chairman Johnny Walsh UDC Pat Lynch Jimmy Mulcahy John Kellegher Rosaleen Coyne Gerry Fitzmaurice Michael Walsh Paddy Gaffney F Reilly Treasurer Social Club R Smith and Mel Doherty.
Cavan beat out of shape Kerry 1-11 to 1-6 in the National League Divisional Play off at sparsely attended Croke Park. They no qualify to meet Longford in the quarter final proper in Carrick on Shannon. Scorer’s for Cavan Charlie Gallagher 0-5 Cormac Cahill 1-0 Danny Brady and Jimmy O Donnell 0-2 each Tom Lynch and Ray Carolan 0-1 each. Kerry replied per Bernie O Callaghan 0-4 Denis Guiney 1-0 and P Moynihan and D O Shea 0-1 each. Cavan Matt McHugh Gabriel Kelly Hugh Barney O Donohoe Peter Pritchard Frankie Kennedy Tony Morris Donal O Grady Ray Carolan and Tom Lynch Cormac Cahill Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher Jim McDonnell John Nallen and Danny Brady.
Death of Nan Lee nee Brady 6 Elm Grove Ranelagh Dublin relict of the late John Lee. She was a native of Tullyco House Cavan being a member of the old and respected Brady family. In her youth she was chief organizer for Camogie in the area and was Secretary of Tullyco and Cavan Slasher’s with whom she won several senior championship medals. She was also a regular on the Cavan senior camogie team who were a force to be reckoned with in Ulster. She was a sister of Margaret Gough Church Street and Mrs Paddy Young formerly of Tierquin. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of William Wallace Church Street. He was a very highly organized progressive dairy famer who resided in Church Street Cavan in recent years. He was the pioneer of the motor trade in Cavan and owned a garage on the Railway Road for many years. He was one of the very first owners of a car in Cavan and sold and serviced cars in his garage for many years. Gifted horticulturist he was generous with his advice and gave away much of the produce from his excellently tended garden. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral service conducted by the Rev George Millar BA in Saint John’s Parish Church Cavan to the New cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College and Gwyen Arnold E/W Paddy Maloney and Gerry Hunt.
The prolific Drumcrave author and playwright Joe G Reilly produces another winner in the 3 act serio comedy ‘Venus in the Snow’ which is the follow up to the historic ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ broadcast from Radio Eireann last autumn with the famous Anna Minehane taking the lead role. The world premiere of Joe’s new play will take place at Cavan Drama Festival when Saint Patrick’s Players Castletara will stage ‘Venus in the Snow’ to an expectant Cavan audience. In recent months the troop have been practicing under the tuition of Joe Reilly and Don McMullin of the Rival’s Inn. The cast includes Kathleen Newman Mary Rooney Kathleen Lyons Kathleen Gorman Brian Boylan James Clarke Sean Dunne Tom Coyle . The Stage Manager is John Joe Lyons.
Cavan Freedom from Hunger Dance is the biggest event to be stage in the Town Hall with over 1,000 thronging the venue to hear Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons sing their new number 1 hit in the Irish top 10 ‘Lovely Leitrim’. A cheque of £460 was later sent to the Irish headquarters for famine relief in Dublin.
Mel Keaveney Secretary and Cavan Organizer for the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the 1916 Easter Rising appeals to all organizations in the area who wish to take part in the parade on Easter Sunday in Cavan town to contact him at the Courthouse Cavan.
February 26th 1966 Census of population to be taken on Sunday April 17th 1966. Last taken in 1961.
Tom O Higgins SC and his wife are the guest’s of honour at the Cavan Fine Gael dinner dance in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
End of an era in Cavan as Teresa O Rourke a sister of Charlie McGriskin Magnet Cinema decides to retire from business and puts up the famous premises of Frank O Rourke in the Market Square for sale. Teresa will retire to Dublin to live near her family there. Joe is in New York Charlie in Canada and Father Kevin recently ordained Columban missionary is now in Japan. George V Maloney Solicitor has carriage of sale while Murphy Quinn are the auctioneers.
Death of Terence Conaty Aughadrumagullon Butlersbridge. Well know farmer in the area he was known for his kindness and help towards neighbours and friends. He is survived by his wife sons daughters relatives neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
High scoring draw 5 all as Monaghan Town and Cavan Shamrock’s meet in Tierquin. Cavan Shamrock’s should have won this game as they were much the better side in a game played in atrocious weather and underfoot conditions. Against the run of play Monaghan per Paddy Connolly 2 and Jim McCann 1 went three up as a shaky Cavan defence creaked three times. Shamrock’s awoke from their slumber and man of the match George Pratt struck twice to level the scores. In the second half the brilliant Dickie Smith dribbled twice around the hard tackling Monaghan defence planting the ball each time in the net to give Cavan a 4-3 lead. George Pratt at this stage hobbled off with a knee injury and Shamrock’s were hard pressed to maintain their advantage but the flying blond Des Lambert who had a great game at outside left in a passing movement with Smith slid the ball past the Monaghan keeper for a 5-3 advantage. Monaghan struck back now and Cavan without George Pratt began to concede more and more ground Jim McCann struck twice for his hat trick to draw the game at 5-5 to leave the final score Cavan Shamrock’s 5 Monaghan Town 5. Andy McGahon had the chance of the game when fed straight through by Dickie Smith instead of rounding the keeper he shot weakly straight at him and Monaghan were off the hook. Best for the Shamrock’s were in defence Micheal Smyth Gerry Egan and at centre half Dessie Maguire. George Pratt Des Lambert and Dickie Smith were the pick of the forwards where McGahon did some great work on the ball as conditions blunted his close dribbling style.
Large congregation receive Ashes at the Ash Wednesday masses in the Cathedral . Father Joe Dolan Adm was chief celebrant of the 8 am Mass and the 7:30 evening Mass was celebrated by Father PJ Gargan. Many of the large overflow congregations not only received the Ashes but took the Pledge to abstain from alcoholic drink for Lent. During Lent there will be a special Mass on weekdays each evening at 7:30.
Death of Patrick Corr Kilnavara at his residence. He was a very well known local farmer. He spent some years in America and later came back home buying a family farm at Kilnavara. He is survived by his wife and one son Patrick. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Denn cemetery. Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Eamonn ’Buttons’ and Pauline Brady buy the bungalow of Connell Boyle BE who is leaving Cavan at Drumalee for a sum of £4,150. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn were the auctioneers and Jack Binchey Solicitor had carriage.
Cavan Bridge N/S Gerry Hunt and Surgeon Maloney E/W Joan O Hanlon and Maureen Hunt.
Cavan Gramophone Society recital in the Ulster Arms next week will be given by Raymond Walsh.
Cavan CYMS Billiards Eamonn Malone beat Sean Galligan. 2nd round Michael Higgins beat Eamonn Malone and Gene McCusker beat Michael Breslin senior.
Ray Warren the new proprietor of ‘Theo’s Bar in Belturbet is a very well known BBC radio broadcaster and has appeared in film in 1936 when he was later offered a film career at £200 per week by NBC. Contracted to the Decca label for many years he has made over 250 broadcasts on BBC and a feature on him is being prepared by BBC Television Northern Ireland. Ray holds a sing song in his popular ‘Theo’s Bar’ each weekend and weighs in with a couple of songs of his own to the great enjoyment of young and old.
Dan Treston the famous actor and critic will be the adjudicator at Cavan’s 20th Drama Festival commencing next Sunday night when Bishop Austin Quinn the Patron of the Society will declare it open for a run of ten days.
March 5th 1966 John Lambe Raheny Dublin is appointed new Sales Manager at Jackson’s Garage. He is a former manager at Cahill’s garage Raheny.
.Kevitt Castle Weather Station reports 4.06 inches of rain for February 1966 making it the wettest February since 1954 when 4.72 inches of rain fell. The rain fall in was 2.23 inches while the total rainfall in 1965 was 38.08 inches.
The nation pays tribute to Sir Roger Casement as thousands line the route from Arbour Hill Church to the Pro Cathedral as the remains of Sir Roger Casement who died a lonely death in 1916 for his live of Ireland are transported in solemn procession. The British authorities finally agreed to release the body of the patriot who was hanged in Pentonville Prison in London for treason sabotage and espionage in 1916 is finally given a State funeral. There was just a hint of Spring in the air as six NCO officers carried his coffin draped in the tricolor from his lying in state at the Church to the waiting gun carriage. President De Velera led the tributes. The remains were later interred with full military and State honours in Glasnevin cemetery.
T Tuite and J Ward from Oldcastle win the Cavan Motor Rally which began in Cavan and finished in Belturbet. 2nd was Mr and Mrs Derek Morris Cavan and 3rd M/S J Brady and Paddy Smallhorne Cavan. There were 20 cars competing in a course that took in parts of West Cavan measuring 55 miles in total.
Controversary as Dennis O Donnell of ‘Ard Mhuire Stranlorlar county Donegal is appointed Deputy Chief Agricultural Officer for County Cavan by the Cavan Committee of Agriculture. Dennis who is a lecturer at the Salesian College Pallanskerry and instructor with the Donegal Agricultural committee was appointed after a lively debate with P Sheridan declaring “we have enough officers. Soon it will be all officers and no men”!
Patrick Hilliard Minister for Posts and Telegraphs in reply to a question by Tom Fitzpatrick TD in Dail Eireann says that his Department have applied for outline planning permission for the erection of a new Post Office and Telephone Exchange at Cavan’s Market Square but he could no as yet furnish a starting date for the project.
Tom and Kathleen McKenna continue their tradition of excellence in the window display of the competition organized by Speedicook Porridge Oats when they win £10 as being the outstanding display for the product in Cavan. Over 600 retain outlets throughout Ireland took part in the competition.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Gerry Hunt and PD Maloney E/W Cyril and Gwyen Arnold.
Death of Bernard O Gorman Behey at Saint Phelim’s Hospital just weeks after the death of his wife. He was father of the late Father Andrew O Gorman and brother of the late Rev Monsignor Michael O Gorman Los Angeles and Very Rev F O Gorman. He was uncle of Rev Charles O Gorman Chaplain to the USA Navy. Predeceased by his wife Annie at Christmas, he is survived by his son Anthony and daughter Mrs J Deignan Mullingar. Father PJ McManus was the chief celebrant of the Requiem Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan where the Bishop Most Rev Dr Quinn led over 100 clergy in paying their last respects to the deceased. Burial later took place in Cullies cemetery.
Twenty people mostly girls injured as the crowds come out to welcome home Dickie Rock who finished 4th in the Eurovision contest in Luxembourg with ‘Come Back to Stay’!
March 12th 1966 Jack Lynch introduces yet another unpopular Budge with old reliables drink cigarettes petrol income and road tax all being severely hit. The public galleries in Dail Eireann were packed to hear the Minister deliver his message of more taxation.
Dublin outrage as Nelson’s Pillar is blown up in O Connell Street by subversives at 1:30 aprox on Tuesday. The top half of the monument was blown to smithereens as plate glass windows in all of the stores for hundreds of yards were blown out by the force of the explosion. Miraculously nobody at all was injured and the street was unusually quiet for that time of the morning. One of the city’s biggest tourist attractions visitors to Dublin delighted in climbing to the top of the Pillar to view the countryside and the city for miles around. Owned by the Bank of Ireland the Pillar yielded over £2.000 in revenue per annum and several people were employed in the operation. Brian Lenihan Minister for Justice said it was providential that no one was killed or injured in the blast as it was timed to go off when late night workers in restaurants and dance halls would be in the O Connell Street area. Traders in Moore Street seized the opportunity gathering up parts of the remnants which were later sold for souvenirs. In the run up the 50th Anniversary of the Easter Rising of 1916 the security authorities are expecting more incident with possible bloodshed expected. Security forces carried out a series of raids in the Dublin suburbs and eight men were later taken to the Bridewell for questioning. Minister for Justice Brian Lenihan said that it was ‘providential’ that nobody was killed or injured in the explosion as the bomb went off when many people including restaurant entertainment staff would be in O Connell Street.
Dinner and lecture ‘The Rising and the Cavan Connection’ to celebrate 10 years of Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne will be held in the Ulster Arms Ballroom in March. The Society was founded at a meeting in the Farnham Hotel in January 1956 and two years later the Bhreifne Journal was first published. Alphie Monaghan will give the lecture. He first came to Cavan in 1914 as organizer of the Irish Volunteers. Later the authorities captured him and after serving 3 months in Crumlin Road jail he was banished forever from the 9 counties of Ulster. He joined Liam Mellows for the Rising in Galway and went on the run with Mellows in Clare until 1917. He was back in Cavan as organizer of the Gaelic League in 1925.
Members of Smith’s Motor Group receive their awards from the Motor Industry Foundation pictured is Pat Lynch Service Manager John Foster 1st prize best apprentice in first year Paddy Gaffney Service Manager Tractor Division Cavan. The awards were presented by Sean Flanagan Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry and Commerce.
Cavan CYMS are running a bus to Dublin for Saint Patrick’s Day taking in the big Dublin parade and the Railway Cup Finals where Ulster are bidding for their fourth title in 4 years. The return fare is 12/6.
Peter McDonnell father of inter county star Jim changes his famous Model Y Ford car which was on the road for over 30 years ID 2787 for a Hillman Imp at ‘Fairtown Motors’ where proprietor Mike Reilly is seen presenting the new car to Peter with the old famous car in the background.
Death of John Clarke Alackan Cavan. He was a leading member of Cavan Brigade Old IRA in the battle for Independence and was interred in Ballykinlar county Down. He was an outstanding farmer and great neighbor always available to lend a hand or advice on a whole topic of issues on which he was a recognized authority. Survived by his wife Ellen 1 son Owen 4 daughters Eileen Rose Mary and Teresa 1 brother Edward Shankill and 2 sisters Mary Cusack Corawillan Mills and Margaret Ruddy Poles. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal to Saint Brigid’s Killygarry with interment in Saint Brigid’s cemetery. The military honours were rendered by the surviving members of Cavan Brigade Old IRA with trumpeter Teddy McCormack sounding the ‘Last Post’.
Death of Anthony Farrell famous merchant and clothes dealer ‘Annalee House’ Butlersbridge. He was Cavan’s best known business men and journeyed to Scotland each year to buy clothes of excellent quality which he sold on at fairs to working men of all sizes classes and ages. He had a shop at the bottom of Wolfe Tone Street and as well as selling excellent quality and value in clothes Anthony bought clothes which he reinstated and refurbished for sale at fairs and markets throughout the midlands. Anthony Farrell’s name was a sign of value quality and integrity and he had a fantastic reputation for straight fair dealing over many decades. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret only a last year 1965 he is survived by his sons Tony Gerard Brendan 2 daughters Gertie Cullivan and Vera McCarthy brothers sisters relatives many friends and neighbours. There was a capacity crowd in Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge for the Requiem Mass with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Gabriel Kelly is detained in hospital following Cavan’s surprise defeat at the hands of Longford 11 points to 7 in a titanic struggle in the quarter final of the National Football League in Carrick on Shannon. Longford led by 6 points to 1 after playing with a gale force wind in the first half. Huge crowd roared on Longford to their first ever appearance in the Semi Final of the NFL where they will play the winners of Down and Donegal. Gabriel Kelly was later removed to Cavan Surgical Hospital suffering from head injuries and is reported as extremely doubtful to take his place on the Ulster Railway Cup team who play Munster seeking their 4th successive success on Saint Patrick’s Day.
Johnny Donohoe Bridge Street catches the first brown trout of the season on Lough Sheelin when he lands a lovely 3 lb specimen on the opening day of fishing.
Parent’s Day at Loreto College where Rev B Farrelly SJ delivers the lecture ‘Youth 1966’ . The day concluded with the students staging a pageant of the 1916 Easter Rising.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S N Fallon and Jim Burke E/W J Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
CYMS Billiard’s Jimmy Brennan beat Tommy Hughes 3rd round Gene McCusker beat Michael Higgins while in the Junior Final on Sunday afternoon next Dessie Gumley will take on the in form local star Teddy O Neill.
Cavan Fair cattle in good condition fetched excellent prices. Yearlings £35-40 Two year olds £50-60 3 year olds £75-86 milch cows £45-55. Working horses £50-60 colts and fillies £40-50 knackers £40-60 donkies £8-12. Carrying sows £35-40 Casseogs £32-38 and bonhams £8-12.
“Beat the Budget. Have your car serviced for economy. Estimates and advice free of charge Billy Clarke Riverside Motors Railway Road Cavan.
“France Spain Italy Greece Germany Switzerland Austria USA and Canada tours to all destinations organized and supervised by John McGinnity Travel Cavan. Appointed agents for all IATA Airlines and tour operators.”
March 19th 1966 Strand Player’s Dublin the last show of the festival wins the overall Dr Lyon’s Cup with an astonishing 92 marks for their interpretation of of the 3 act ‘Tartaffe’ with Patsy Maloney winning the best actress for the second successive year. J G Reilly’s play which was excellently presented by the Castletara Players wins the for the world premiere of ‘Venus in the Snow’. Fifty Seven’ with the ‘Way of the World’ won the award for the best setting. The AOH Cup for rural groups was won by Saint Mary’s Dramatic Society Sandyford Dublin with ‘Them’. Best Producer Betty Ann Norton ’57 Theatre Group directing ‘Way of the World’ Alderman Hugh Lee Cup awarded to Castletara Dramatic Society for world premiere of JG O Reilly’s ‘Venus in the Snow’. Terry Martin of the ‘Holy Faith Past Pupil’s Union Glasnevin was awarded the best actor of the festival gold medal. Silver medals for outstanding performances went to Brenda Fricker ’57 Theatre Group’ Dick Staunton Navan and Ann Boucher Hayes Holy Faith PPU.
Ulster without the injured Gabriel Kelly beat Munster 2-5 to 1-5 to win their 4th successive Railway Cup a feat only equaled by Munster 1929-1933 and Leinster in the early 1950s . Alf Murray from Armagh President of the GAA is seen here presenting the trophy to a jubilant Sean O Neill the captain of the winning Ulster team. Ulster led at the interval by 1-4 to 0-2 thanks to a goal from Joe Lennon of Down and the aid of a stiff breeze blowing from the Canal goal. PT Treacey from Fermanagh got the vital goal at the start of the second half and Paddy Doherty had Ulster’s last score on 13 minutes of the second half. Aided by the breeze Munster laid siege to the Ulster Railway goal but the gallant Ulster defence where Paul Kelly of Donegal replaced his namesake Gabriel Kelly from Cavan held out for a famous victory. Ulster Seamus Hoare Paul Kelly Tom McCreesh Armagh Tom O Hare Patsy O Hagan Dan McCartan PJ Flood Ray Carolan Jodie O Neill Tyrone Joe Lennon James McCartan Paddy Doherty Charlie Gallagher Sean O Neill captain and PT Treacey.
Saint Patrick’s College Intermediate Champions of Ulster at Cross Country in Armagh. Team T McCauley Kevin McCarthy Eamonn McCormack Sean Fegan John Fulton P Molloy Frank Brady and S O Dowd. In the senior race Pearse Gilroy was the highest placed Saint Pat’s runnier finishing in a very respectable 9th position. In the Junior race Saint Pat’s led by Frank Brady who was 1st finished out of the medals with A McCann 5th and P Mohan 20th the best placed of a team who simply did not pack well.
Cavan Shamrock’s beat Monaghan Town 6-2 in the Inter Town’s Cup held at well attended Belgium Park Monaghan. George Pratt who is top of the scoring charts scored in the 5th 15th and 30th minute to complete his hat trick and put the Shamrock’s 3 goal to nil in the lead. C Macklin pulled one back for Monaghan but the Kilmore man struck again for his 4th just on half time. Dickie Smith scored both goals for the Shamrock’s who were content to defend their lead in the second half with Macklin again grabbing a late consolation goal for Monaghan to leave the final score 6-2 to the visitors. Dessie Maguire Micheal Smyth Frank Lyons and the outstanding Paddy Lyons in the Shamrock’s goal were best in defence while George Pratt and Dickie Smith were by far the pick of the lethal attack in which flying winger Des Lambert and Andy McGahon provided excellent support.
Death of the legendary Paddy O Reilly Joint Honary President of Cavan GAA at the age of 86. He was born in Drumullagh in the parish of Drumlane. He worked for 6 years in Thomas Gilsenan Solicitor’s practice in Belturbet before being appointed a Clerical Officer with Cavan County Council. He was later to serve as clerk Old Cavan Union secretary Cavan Board of Health and finally Secretary Cavan County Council from 1927-1940 when he retired. It was only in 1959 that he relinquished his post as Treasurer Cavan County Board after 56 years distinguished service to the GAA in Cavan Ulster and Ireland-33 of them as Treasurer. Paddy was a member of the GAA from the start in 1884 and played with Drumlane Son’s of O Connell. He was one of the four people who reformed the GAA in Cavan and Ulster at two meetings in the Temperance Hall in March and May of 1903 the others were Joe Smith the Courthouse John O Hanlon Managing Director of the Anglo Celt and Andy McEntee Sport’s Editor of the Anglo Celt and ‘The Breffni Bar’ 57 Main Street Cavan. Paddy Reilly took over the position of Secretary and the following year he was also Cavan’s representative on the Ulster Council of the GAA. He played a pivotal role in the establishment and purchase of Breffni Park in 1923 and the development of the grounds with the addition of further land in 1952. He was Chairman of the Cavan Camogie Board for a number of years and did much to establish the game in areas where hockey was the first choice for girl’s. He was known to be extremely shrewd and stretched every penny to the limit. He personally took charge of the provision of footballs in Breffni Park for all games and it was only in recent years that the winners of major championships were allowed to take the new ball home. Jack McConnell and Sons took care of the equipment making sure that each ball was pumped laced and patched. Paddy then took off with the two balls under his arm to Breffni Park always on time he was meticulous in all her undertook and was never late. He saw Cavan win 4 All Irelands in Croke Park during his tenure and was unlucky to be the one major officer left out of the travelling party to the 1947 Polo Ground’s Final when Cavan beat Kerry in the All Ireland Final 2-11 to 2-7. There was a capacity crowd in attendance for the removal and funeral with Cavan footballers from 1933-1936 taking turns to carry the coffin which was draped in the Cavan colours. Father ABC McGrath was the chief celebrant of the funeral Mass with burial later following an oration over the grave by the Chairman of Cavan County Board TP O Reilly in Cullies cemetery. Paddy O Reilly Athbara House is survived by his wife Mary Josephine nee Smith sons Tony in Crydon England and Dr Sean in London daughters Moira Seery Mullingar Gertie Blacke Thurles Patsy Carolan in Derry and one sister Susan Reilly in America. Among the distinguished attendance was Gerry Arthurs Secretary of Ulster GAA Harry Carey Chairman of Ulster Council Mick Duffy Chairman of the Monaghan County Board GAA Andy J O Brien Treasurer of Ulster Council of the GAA TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board TM Gilroy Vice Chairman Paddy Donohoe Treasurer Peadair Doyle Registrar and TJ O Reilly Chairman Cavan Hurling Board.
Neal Armstrong and David Scott narrowly avert a tragedy as their Gemini 8 Capsule goes into an uncontrollable spin as it successful docks with another space craft which later also went into an uncontrollable spin. The two men were brought safely back to earth being picked up by an American destroyer 3 hours after splash down the Pacific Ocean. The entire flight lasted just 11 hours but was to go on for 71 hours.
Mr and Mrs O Reilly die within hours of one another in Saint Felim’s Hospital after suffering from a bad bout of the prevalent flu. Natives of Corglass Kilnaleck. They are survived by their son Bernard. There was a large and representative attendance at the double funeral from Drumkilly with Father Joe Young officiating. They were buried together in the same grave.
Death of one of Cavan’s most popular and lovable characters Michael ‘Mickey’ Hickey Butlersbridge after a long illness at the age of only 54. Member of the famous Hickey Butcher’s family. They originally came from Mullingar but set up business in Cavan at Bridge Street over 40 years ago. The brothers Michael and Benny are partners in the business and they have recently acquired the most up to date premises in the midlands at Main Street ‘Cara Pharmacy’ where they are carrying on one of the most lucrative trades in the entire country. Mickey was a wonderful character although of delicate health he always seemed to have a smile and a pleasant word for all and knew all his customers by their first name. If Benny was the business man Mickey was the friendly welcoming face of the establishment and was loved and respected by all. He took a leading role in the establishment of the Pavilion Lawn Tennis Club and later the ballroom . He was an outstanding comic and took a leading role in the annual Pavilion Pantomime which ran from 1947-1955. Outstanding tennis and badminton player he won several open championships and was a member of the Pavilion team with the like of Spud Murphy Ina Hickey the leading lady player of her generation Jack Poyntz later Ken Cinnamond who was capped for Ulster Leinster and Ireland. Mickey Hickey is survived by his wife Kathleen 4 young children. He was brother of Patrick Controller Department of Posts and Telegraphs Bernard Cavan Walter Dublin Tom BDS Cavan Joe Aer Lingus sisters Betty and Maggie ‘Hickey’s Confectioners and Tobacconist’s Lower Main Street (Multisound). There was an overflow attendance at the removal and funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Masses on Saint Patrick’s Day Father Joe Dolan Adm celebrated the Solemn High Mass with deacon Father Felim McGovern and sub deacon Father PJ McManus the MC was Father PJ Gargan and Bishop Quinn presided. Father ABC McGrath was on the organ while the choir sang suitable songs of the Saint both in Irish and English finishing with ‘Hail Glorious Saint Patrick’. Father John Maguire celebrated the children’s 10 am Mass with Father PJ McManus CC celebrating the 7:30 as gaeilge.
Father Clear SJ conducts a one day mission for the members of the Children of Mary in the Poor Clare Convent.
Matt and Eilish Connolly buy ‘Jailna’ at Latt for Cavan £5050 former residence of Mr Bonsar CEO Bostick Ireland who are leaving Belturbet while Tom Clarke buys ‘Green Gables’ on the Cathedral Road for a knock down price of £4,000. The Auctioneer for both properties was JC Brady MIAVI Belturbet.
Big surprise as Des Gumley beats the favorite Teddy O Neill Saint Phelim’s Place in a titanic Junior Billiard’s Final before a capacity attendance at Cavan CYMS. The trophy and runner up medal was presented by the Chairman Jimmy McCormack.
Interesting detailed article on the origins and operations of the Holy Rosary Sisters Killeshandra by Sister Mary Eynard. Pictured are Mother M Barnabas Sister Louis Marie and Sister M Martha.
March 26th 1966 Ireland’s first Comprehensive school being built at Cootehill. The frame of the enormous school is all precast cement with beams and flooring of equal size and was complete in a record 18 weeks by Roecrete Swords county Dublin. PG McLoughlin Longford is the contractor while the Architects are Philip N Shaffrey Dublin. It is expected that the school will be ready for occupation by September.
H W ‘Bill’ Flannery MA BCom LLB is appointed to the Board of the Healy Group as Joint Marketing Manager. He is son of Mrs Flannery and the late Dr Flannery Farnham Street and is an accomplished lawn tennis player.
Stradone celebrate one of the great day’s in their illustrious history when they beat Killeshandra 2-4 to 0-4 to win the Intermediate League at Breffni Park. Killeshandra led by 3 points to 1 at half time aided by the strong breeze but after the turn around it was al Stradone. The cup was presented by County Treasurer PC Donohoe to the Stradone captain J Smith amidst unbridled jubilation after the game.
Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College running for Cavan secures second place in the Under 14 NACAI All Ireland Finals in Tullamore while Cavan finished 7th team. The race was run over a fast 1 mile course in boggy underfoot conditions with Frank Brady just being edged out of first place by D O Neill from Kilkenny with C Murphy Clare in 3rd place.
Tributes continue to pour in for Paddy Reilly late Athbara House who was associated with Cavan county Board of the GAA for over 56 years. Phil Lee representing Drumalee said he knew Paddy O Reilly better than anyone bar the Secretary HL Smith and was on committees with him since 1931 when he represented Crubany. Paddy was courageous and straight always leading by example. TM Gilroy worked with him both in Cavan County Council and said that Paddy was always straight shrewd spending the GAA money as if it was his own. He was shy exteriorly by was a man of purpose who always stuck to his guns and was impossible to convince otherwise. He was one of the nation’s great servants to the GAA and men such as Paddy Reilly had built the GAA from ashes to the pre eminence it enjoys today. TP O Reilly served with Paddy as an official on Cavan County Board said that Paddy was involved from the very start in 1884 guiding and playing with Drumlane Sons of O Connell . He was one of the ‘Big Four’ who reorganized the GAA in Cavan and Ulster in 1903. He served Cavan County Board as Secretary Treasurer for 33 years Chairman delegate to Ulster and Central Council. Paddy Reilly for many was the GAA in Cavan. He was generous charitable and good natured belying a tough outer gruff exterior. HL Smith said he knew Paddy Reilly from Athbara all of his life and he was totally centered on the welfare of the Association sometimes to the of his own family which he had to leave in order to devote so much time and effort to the development of Cavan GAA. He took a leading part with his father in re organizing the GAA in 1903 and was instrumental in the purchase and development of Breffni Park in 1923 along with TM Gilroy he was one of the driving forces behind the re development of the Park in 1952 securing more land and installing seating and first class playing area which was then the envy of every county in Ireland.
Sympathy is extended to Paddy Hanley of Highfield Road on the death of his mother Catherine Hanley Ardan Road Tullamore county Offaly. She was a native of Tipperary and sister of Michael Hogan who was shot dead by British troops on Bloody Sunday 1920 and after whom the Hogan Stand in Croke Park is named.
Old folk’s party in the Rival’s Inn with among the attendance being Dr P Power County MOH Dr P Watters Assistant County MOH and Dr N Tierney another Assistant County MOH. Nellie McIntyre Chairman thanked all for coming.
Despite Anselem Lovett’s recent outburst about the danger of rallying over 40 cars are entered for next week’s ‘Circuit of Cavan’ which starts in the Car Park Cavan with a speed trial and ends in Belturbet. A team from Telefis Eireann are entered and the individual entries are a whose who of the outstanding rally drivers north and south of the border.
The Easter Rising of 1916 will be commemorated in Cavan with a long list of events culminating in a monster parade at which Cmdt Jim Scanlon is the chief marshal. Seven bands are already travelling some from Northern Ireland representatives of the NFA GAA Irish Red Cross Old IRA FCA Civil Defence Macra Na Feirme. The parade will travel via Church Street Main Street James Connolly Street Thomas O Rahilly Street via O Donovan Rossa Place to Roger Casement Street and the Courthouse where Cavan native TP McKenna will read the Proclamation. Contributions continue to pour into Mel Keaveney General Secretary of the Golden Jubilee committee with Butlersbridge contributing £8-6-0 Mullagh 8-11-6 Mullahoran £3-5-6 Loughduff £6-10-0 Corlough £3-14-6 and Doobally £8-0-0.
Death of Edward McCormack in Birmingham at the age of 52. Native of Cavan he was formerly resident in Pearse Street. He fought in the World War 2 with the Allied Troops in the British Army. He was brother of Tommy McCormack Tullac Mongan and Jimmy McCormack Saint Mary’s Terrace. Edward is survived by his brothers and sisters. The remains were flown in from England and received at Cavan Cathedral with burial later in Saint Matthew’s cemetery Drumavaddy.
Sympathy is extended to the wife family relatives friends and relations of the late Michael Brady 4 Saint Aidan’s who has died in America. He was extremely popular and well known in Cavan before emigrating some years ago.
Meeting in Cavan’ Ulster Arms with a view to forming an organization to run a co operative farmer’s mart in Cavan is chaired by Tommy Aylmer Superintendent Ballyhaise Agricultural College. Representatives from Cavan Chamber of Commerce in attendance.
N/S Seamus Caffrey and Kay Henry E/W Jim and Mrs Burke.
Terrier dog belonging to the well known Sean O Hare Drumhackelty Butlersbridge has already killed 75 foxes this year which constitutes a new record for the Cavan area.
April 2nd 1966 New three room Crubany School is blessed and opened by Bishop Austin Quinn’ Pictured are Patrick E O Rourke OPW Father Joe Dolan Adm Andy J O Brien Principal Crubany NS Bishop Quinn Brigid Keelan NT P O Sullivan Chief Inspector Department of Education Miss A Scanlan NT D Bradfield Inspector Department of Education.
Poor Clare Convent Cavan the Ulster champions win the All Ireland School’s Public Speaking competition. Pictured are Marita Fitzsimmons Monica Cusack and Lil Kiernan.
Circuit of Cavan Expert Class J Bingham and T Harryman E F Went and PP Gleeson both from Dublin in a Cortina GT1 were runner up. Speed test in Car Park JW Pryce and Des Bartley 2nd Seamus McCabe and J Brady . Cavan Billy Morris in a Fiat 856. Norman Cinnamond came in for a lot of praise for his efficiency and courtesy as Clerk of the Course.
Thousands gather in Dublin’s O Connell Street including 900 survivors of the Easter Rising to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Rising outside Dublin’s GPO where the Tricolor flew in the fresh Easter breeze and the Proclamation was read. President De Velera inspected a guard of honour.
Surgeon PD Maloney teams up with Enda Boland?? Dublin to win the prestigious President’s Surgeon Cullen’s prize at Cavan Bridge Club thus becoming the first Cavan based player to win the competition for a second year. He previously won when partnering Gerry Hunt who is a past President of the Contract Bridge Association of Ireland.
Pictured at the 10th Birthday celebrations for Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne in the Ulster Arms Hotel Father Augustus Leydon Secretary Breege Sheridan Cavan County Librarian Treasurer Alphie Monaghan who gave the key lecture on ‘The Rising and Ulster-Personal Memories’ Father Charles J Travers Vice Chairman and Father Frank McKiernan President Saint Felim’s College the Editor of the Bhreifne Journal.
19 year old Willie Agnew is signed as a goalkeeper by Irish League Club and will commence training with his new club on May 1st 1966. Willie is a former member of Killeevan Sarsfield’s GFC and is presently playing with the local club Clones United. He is third in a family of 8 and is son of Mr and Mrs John Agnew Newbliss county Monaghan. Meanwhile Paddy Lyons who has the unique distinction of playing for Cavan in all grades Junior Under 21 and Senior football as well as senior hurling along with top inside forward Tommy Dickie Smith journey to Oriel Park on Sunday when they will have a trial for Dundalk in their League of Ireland clash against Longford Town.
Doctor Matthew B McCann formerly of the Celine Upper Main Street dies at Sheffield Royal Infirmary at the age of 56 he was only son of the late Mr and Mrs Terence McCann ‘Celine’ Cavan who were well known merchant’s and shopkeeper’s in the town up to twenty years ago. Matty as he was known to his friends was a very well known popular young man in Cavan being particularly friendly with the Smyth’s McEntee’s and Sullivan’s who all lived in Upper Main Street. He was educated at Drumcrave Saint Patrick’s College and The College of Surgeons in Dublin. He spent many days camping at Killykeen and fishing on the River Erne. He was a very keen motor cyclist and along with Jimmy McEntee and Mick Smyth travelled to Dublin for all the big GAA and soccer matches. They attended the Eucharistic Congress in 1932 and witnessed the huge crowds in the Phoenix Park with John McCormack singing ‘Panis Angelicus’. Over 20,000 priests later celebrated Mass on O Connell Bridge to mark 1900 years of Christianity in Ireland. Dr Matty McCann is survived by his sisters and was buried in Manton cemetery after Requiem Mass in Saint Mary’s Church Worksop.
Death of Alice Kelly wife of John Kelly Ricehill. She was highly popular and was a very charitable decent religious woman well known for her piety and goodness and generosity to the poor and those less well off in the community. She was mother of Sister Dr M Patricia Medical Missionaries of Mary Drogheda. She is survived by her husband John former official with Cavan County Council 3 daughters Sister Patricia Eilish Coffey Mary O Reilly USA and one son Sean in Shercock. Reverend Larry Corr CC Drumcor assisted by Father Micheal Kelly Bailieboro officiated at the funeral in Saint Patrick’ s church Drumcor followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs J McCusker Saint Patrick’s Terrace on the death of her mother Mrs Mary Lewis who lived with her for over 10 years. She was originally from Edenderry but emigrated some years ago to the USA. She returned from America after the death of her husband 10 years ago and came to live in Cavan where she was deservedly popular with all the neighbours and friends in Swellan and throughout the town. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Killygarry cemetery.
New photographic society formed in Cavan following well attended enthusiastic meeting in the Ulster Arms pictured are the Treasurer Kevin Kilduff Bob Henderson Chairman Mrs JH Farris Vice Chairman D Bradfield Highfield Road Secretary. Committee Patsy McConnell Tadhg Connolly VC Cole Matty Connolly and James Logue.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce announce that shops in Cavan will remain open all day on Holy Thursday but the majority of them will remain closed on Good Friday.
April 9th 1966 Cavan Shamrock’s take on Darver United in the second leg of the inter town’s cup at Tierquin with a goal lead from their first leg tie at Readypenny. The kick off will take place at 5 pm as the club are taking part in the Easter Rising Golden Jubilee parade and are asked to assemble at Cootehill Road before parading around the town to the Courthouse.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the 10 am Maundy Thursday Mass in the Cathedral where the oils for the Diocese were blessed and distributed. He was assisted by Father James Carroll and Father PV Mallon both Saint Patrick’s College. Father Joe Dolan Adm assisted by Father PJ Brady Saint Patrick’s College celebrated the Mass of the Last Supper at 6 pm while Father PJ Gargan was the MC. Good Friday Mass was celebrated by Father Bob McCabe President Saint Patrick’s College assisted by Fathers Sean O Reilly and Benny Maguire Saint Pat’s with the MC being Father Augustine Leydon. The Passion was chanted by Fathers ABC McGrath Felim McGovern and Torlac O Reilly. Paddy Lyons Peter McGinnity and D Mulligan read the passages from the Old Testament. Vigil Mass celebrated by Father Joe Dolan Adm assisted by Fathers Benny Maguire Torlac O Reilly and PJ Gargan MC. Bishop Austin Quinn presided. Lessons from the Old Testament were read by George V Maloney Junior Anselem Lovett and Joe Connolly all membes of the Cathedral Choir. Father ABC McGrath celebrated the 8 and children’s 10 Mass with Father John Maguire celebrating the 11:30 Mass on Easter Sunday.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Phelim’s Hospital returns thanks to the Top’s of Breffni winners Cavan Red Cross and the Vale Dramatic Society for their 3 act comedy ‘The Swan Song’ much appreciated by the patients and staff over the Easter Holiday.
Death of Martin Spellman Connolly Street a native of Cloone Lough Gowna. He came to live in Cavan some years ago and was deservedly popular with neighbours and all who knew him. He is survived by his sisters nephews nieces and a wide circle of friends. There was a representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Lough Gowna cemetery.
Most lots sell at satisfactory prices similar to the March fair at Cavan Easter fair where there was a good supply and keen demand.
President De Velera represents the nation at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the 1916 Rising held at the GPO Dublin. Just over 900 survivors of the Rising were in attendance to witness the national flag being raised over the GPO the reading of the 1916 Proclamation. Troops stood to attention and the Aer Corps stages a fly past in salute to those who gave their lives for Irish freedom fifty years ago.
John M Fitzpatrick son of Peter County Registrar and Rose nee Taggart formerly coach builders at 57 Church Street Cavan qualifies as a Solicitor following his final exams at the Incorporated Law Society. He lives at ‘Villa Marie’ Cootehill and was educated at Saint Michael’s school Saint McCartan’s and UCD before going on to do his finals at the Incorporated Law Society. He served his time with his uncle Tom Fitzpatrick TD Solicitor Farnham Street Cavan.
The very popular Maura Galligan is selling her home on the Cathedral Road and will leave Cavan to live in Dublin. She is widow of the legendary Michael J Mick Galligan former General Manager of Providers and she herself ran an extensive school supply business in a small shop in the house they lived in at Connolly Street Cavan. Con P Smith is the auctioneer and Tom Fitzpatrick TD has carriage of sale.
The Easter Rising of 1916. People all over the world pay tribute to the ‘Triumph of Failure’ on the 50th Anniversary of the Easter Rising April 30th 1916. The signatories of the Proclamation are pen pictured in this week’s Celt in an amazing 6 page feature which receives wall to wall coverage from traders in Cavan town. Padraig Pearse 1879-1916 whose father was an English Sculpture and mother from county Meath was an Irish teacher in Saint Enda’s Rathfarnham and was Commander in Chief of the Army of the Irish Republic as well as President of the Provisional Government. He embraced death with great dignity and courage and was executed at dawn on May 3rd 1916. James Connolly 1868-1916 was Secretary General of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions. He emigrated to the USA in 1903 but returned to Ireland in 1910. He was executed although very badly wounded at Kilmainham Jail on the 12th May 1916. His execution is remembered in song ‘James Connolly The Irish Rebel’. Thomas James Clarke 1857-1916 Treasurer of the Supreme Council of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and was born in the Isle of Wight. His mother was from Leitrim and his father from Tipperary. His early life was spent in Dungannon. He ran a Newsagency and tobacconist at 75A Parnell Square. He was executed at dawn with Padraig Pearse on the 3rd May 1916 at Kilmainham jail in Dublin. Joseph Mary Plunkett 1887-1916 Was a man of frail constitution but a brilliant mind accomplished author and poet ‘I see his blood upon the Rose’ left his sick bed to join his colleagues in the General Post Office. He married his sweetheart Grace Gifford hours before his execution on May 4th 1916 at Kilmainham jail. It was later said that Plunkett had the best military brain of all of the leaders of the revolution. Thomas McDonagh 1878-1916 was born in Cloughjordan county Tipperary and was Director of Training of the Irish Volunteers. He was executed at dawn on May 3rd 1916 at Kilmainham jail. Sean MacDiarmada 1886-1916 Secretary of the Supreme Council of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and was one of the founders of the Irish Volunteers in 1913. He too was executed at dawn on May 3rd 1916 at Kilmainham jail Dublin. Eamonn Ceannt 1881-1916 Commander of the 4th Battalion Irish Volunteers. He taught Irish to Gaelic League students. Outstanding Uileann Piper he played the pipes for Pope Pius X on a pilgrimage to Rome. Before he died he wrote a number of letters to his wife and 10 year old son. He was executed at dawn on May 8th 1916 at Kilmainham Jail Dublin.
Cavan town will celebrate the Easter Rising with a festival lasting from the 12th to the 17th of April 1966. The week commences with a GAA night at which there will be a national ballad contest in the Town Hall where admission is 2/6. On Wednesday the students of Loreto College will hold and Irish verse speaking concert and Father Charles Travers Vice President Saint Patrick’s College will lecture on the Easter Rising with special reference to Sean Mac Diaramada. The evening will finish with Saint Patrick’s College Cavan Choir singing ‘Songs of the Easter Rising 1916. Subscriptions are voluntary. On Thursday the Coalisland players present a Pageant of The Easter Rising followed by a variety concert featuring Bridie Sweeney star of Dinjo’s ‘Take The Floor’ a comedian and compeer and featuring the James Daly Trio Ceilidhe Band Bridie O Neill ballad singer and Eddie Norris Seamus Bradley Peter Sherry and Frank O Neill all from Coalisland. Admission is 5/- and booking at the Regal is advisable. Saturday is children’s day. Parade of children with concert and Irish dancing at the Courthouse. Sunday 17th of April Big parade with more than 10 bands to participate making its way from Cathedral Road up Sean MacDiarmada Street Pearse Street James Connolly Street O O Rahilly Street O Donovan Rossa Place and back to Courthouse via Casement Street where TP McKenna the well known Cavan born actor will read the Proclamation. Pontifical High Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim at 12 am with all seats in the VIP section reserved for organizations of church and state. All houses shops and streets are decorated in the national colours.
Sudden and unexpected death of Padraig Conaty Killynebber at the age of 16. He was son of Mr and Mrs Paul Conaty who have the sympathy of the community. He was ill for only a short time and was an outstanding footballer in Saint Patrick’s College being a member of the Rannafast Cup team. He was the second eldest of the family and is survived by his parents 4 sisters and 3 sisters. Students from Saint Pat’s formed a guard of honour at the removal from the Cathedral with his team mates walking on both sides of the hearse. Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass with burial later in the adjoining cemetery. Six of his team mates carried the coffin to its final resting place. Father PJ McManus assisted by Father Paddy Morris Chairman of the Minor Board of Cavan GAA and Father Bob McCabe President and many of the priests attached to Saint Patrick’s College.
Death of Michael Marks Connolly Street a member of an old and distinguished Cavan family at Saint Felim’s Hospital. He was one of the leading members of the Holy Family Confraternity both in the new and old Cathedral. Funeral was large and well attended from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery . He is survived by his relatives friends and neighbours.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Annie McEneaney and Mrs Kelly.
Belder Pratt shows his class by winning the Novice’s Cup Clay Pigeon title at the highly competitive meeting at Butlersbridge.
April 16th 1966 Hundreds of people line the streets of Ballinagh to pay tribute to the Irish Volunteers and the 1916 Rising. Wreaths were laid at the graves of Cmdt Tom Fitzpatrick and Cmdt Tom Sheridan where a decade of the rosary was recited by Father Michael Gilbride and the Proclamation was read by Cmdt Sean Sheridan a brother of the slain Cmdt Tom Sheridan and a past pupil of Saint Enda’s Rathfarnham where Padraic Pearse was a teacher. Later an address on the Easter Rising 1916 was given by Father Charles J Travers Saint Patrick’s College Vice President.
Death of Brigid O Reilly 16 Main Street at the age of 96. She was Cavan’s oldest surviving person and was sister of the well known Con O Reilly Merchant and Vintner Main Street. She is survived by her nephews and nieces. The funeral from the Cathedral was large and representative with burial later in Coronea cemetery.
Death of the well known Joe McKiernan proprietor of the ‘Shamrock Hotel’ on Sunday at the age of 89. Up to a few years ago he was a well known pig dealer in Cavan and the surrounding counties where he was well known for his integrity and loyalty. He was a member of Cavan UDC for many years and served the people of the town with distinction. He was also a member of the Old Cavan Agri Society and Cavan Agricultural Show Society who held their annual show on the first Wednesday of September each year from 1901-1960. Joe McKiernan is survived by his nephews and nieces. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Potahee.
Death of Bernard Lee farmer Drumalee. He was very well known in the area and a member of the old Drumcrave Fife and Drum band as well as being involved in the formation of Drumalee GFC after his playing days with Behey Benburb’s. He was a great supporter of the County senior team and never missed a game in Breffni or Croke Park. He was predeceased by his wife some years ago and is survived by a large grown up family of sons and daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Welfare committee under the chairmanship of Nellie McIntyre hold another old folks party in the Town Hall where many of the guests are patients in Saint Felim’s Hospital. Tea dancing games and community singing with many local artistes in attendance. The next party is on Tuesday the 24th May 1966.
The Captain’s Tommy McCormick’s prize is won at Cavan Bridge Club N/S Cyril and Gwyen Arnold E/W Gerry Hunt and Surgeon PD Maloney.
The Rival’s Inn Ladie’s Dart team are seeking opposition to play all over the county on a home and away league basis.
Eddie Brady son of Mrs Brady and the late Edward Brady Cortubber Cavan and former Town Clerk of Cavan Urban District Council will be ordained a priest at the Augustinian College of Philosophy of the White Fathers in Blacklion on June 30th 1966.
April 23rd 1966 The statue of Lord Farnham in front of the Protestant Hall is daubed in paint on Monday night much to the disgust of all the right thinking locals at this sensitive time as Cavan celebrates the Golden Jubilee of the Easter Rising. Tom Fitzpatrick leads the Urban Council in roundly condemning this act of thuggery an affront to the Protestant population of the town. Timmy Murphy Fianna Fail Joe McGovern Clann Na Poblachta JP Walsh Independent and Johnny O Rourke Labour are the others to speak in condemnation of an act of blackguardism as Cavan celebrates the Golden Jubilee of the 1916 Rising.
Thousands attend the huge parade and ceremonies to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Easter Rising in Cavan town. An FCA colour party led the parade followed by the FCA Pipe Band and a huge contingent of local FCA branches from all over county Cavan. Saint Mary’s Brass and Reed Band Kingscourt led the Veterans of the War of Independence and Units of Cavan Old IRA. The Steadfast Brass and Reed Band from Carrickmacross followed playing rousing Irish airs followed by the Cavan Boy Scout’s Accordion Band and full assembly of the local Boy Scout’s troop led by Scoutmaster John Donohoe and Father Torlac O Reilly the Chaplain. There were followed by members of the staff of Cavan County Council and Cavan UDC Saint Patrick’s Brass Band from Bunnoe GAA clubs from all over county Cavan with officers of Cavan County Board led by TP O Reilly. There were followed by the De La Salle School Band Cavan and the students from all the local schools including Saint Patrick’ s College Loreto Poor Clare’s Secondary and Primary Drumcrave Farnham Butlersbridge Killygarry Crubany and . They were followed by groups from the ICA Muintir Na Tire Cavan NFA and Macra Na Feirme. At the Courthouse Captain J Fay was in charge of the Cavan Old IRA while Father Charles J Travers Saint Patrick’s College was an excellent MC and Mullagh native and well known international actor of stage and screen TP McKenna read the Easter 1916 Proclamation. Great credit is due for the outstanding success of the parade to Chief Marshal Cmdt Jim Scanlon who kept the parade moving with military precision adding to the enjoyment in dry fine weather. The forecourt and Memorial Statue to the dead of 1916 and other conflicts was floodlit all week.
Cavan Shamrock’s in listless performance in quarter final of the Inter Town’s Cup which they led Darver United 1-0 from the first leg are decisively beaten by the visitors 3-1 I the late kick off at Tierquin. Gerry Egan Dessie Maguire and the Lyons brothers were in fine form in defence but Darver were by far the more positive side and goals J Dorrigan Dolan and Morgan to lead 3-0 in the tie. Andy McGahon and Dickie Smith were the only two forwards to come out of this debacle with their reputations intact but the Cavan forwards were continually frustrated by the brilliance of Andrew Maguire in the Darver goals. J Dorrigan T Dolan K Morgan and A Maguire secured an unlikely victory for the Readypenny Dundalk men who now go into the draw for the semi final of the inaugural competition.
Death of John Burns Lake View Terrace. Old respected resident. He worked with Cavan UDC for a number of years before going to work with Paddy Elliott in the construction business specializing in building churches mostly in the Sligo area. He was deeply religious and an old enthusiastic member of the Holy Family Confraternity. He was a great Gael and seldom missed a game in Breffni Park supporting Cavan Crubany later Cavan Harps and in recent times Cavan Gaels attending the victorious County Final of 1965, There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Cavan Bridge Owen McGovern and Dr Martin E/W Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Commemoration Committee Cavan Sinn Fein Roger Casement Branch Cavan will meet in Matt Fay’s Upper Main Street on Monday 25th April 1966.
Cavan CYMS Billiard’s Tournament Jim Fay beat Paddy O Reilly Gene McCusker beat Tommy McKiernan.
Sudden death of one of Cavan’s most popular characters Barney Higgins Drumalee at the age of only 52 while walking from his home in Drumalee back into the town on Monday night last. He was a Linotype operator in the Anglo Celt and was known for the excellence of his work and his punctuality, never ever being late for work. His dedication to his work and to the welfare of his colleagues was legendary and he was most dependable and industrious never missing a tight deadline even if it meant at times working late into the night. Predeceased by his wife in 1949 he is survived by his daughter Mary sister Mollie Drumalee and nephew Tony Cock Hill. Barney was a member of an old respected Cavan family well known in Cavan and surrounding areas. He was predeceased by his elder brother Jim well known painter and decorator just three months ago. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal from the Surgical Hospital to the Cathedral and the funeral which took place to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. His colleagues in the Anglo Celt walked on both sides of the hearse and carried his remains to their final resting place while Drumalee GFC of which Barney was in turn Secretary Chairman and County Board Representative formed a guard of honour. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated at both the removal and funeral.
Cavan Red Cross Smith’s Garage Kingscourt and Cootehill qualify for the semi finals of the Top’s of Breffni at packed concerts in titanic battles in the Town Hall.
More celebrations of the Easter Rising of 1916 in Ballyhaise on April 30th the exact date of the Rising according to the Correspondent. John Tully TD gave the oration after Mass was celebrated in Irish by Father Thomas Woods CC. The parade was led Saint Mary’s Band and the Proclamation was read by Father Nicholas J Comey PP.
April 30th 1966 Sean Johnston seven year old son of well known Cavan referee John and Mrs Johnston 10 Wolfe Tone Street drowns within 100 yards of his home while playing on the banks of the Kinnypottle adjacent to Cavan Bus Office. The river was in full flood at the time. Full scale search mounted by Cavan Fire Brigade and local volunteers and the body was recovered about 7 o clock in the evening by Edward Clancy John Little and Eamonn Donohoe from Bridge Street who had been par of the search party all day. The body was removed by ambulance for a post mortem at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital. He was the second youngest child of John and Mrs Johnston Wolfe Tone Street. His school friends from the De La Salle School carrying floral tributes marched on both sides of the hearse at the removal and funeral with Mass of the Angels celebrated by Father ABC McGrath. All businesses in the town drawing their blinds and closed as the cortege mage its way from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Andy Gilchreest is pictured with the specimen 7 lbs 2 ozs brown trout which he landed while fishing on Lough Sheelin. Andy who is married to Vera Brady the well known proprietor of the fashion empire was fly fishing with a green olive.
Sean McManus the Central Café is pictured just prior to take off on a whistle stop tour of the USA with the Savoy Swing Seven Showband from Carrick on Shannon. In the next three weeks the Band will play venues in New York Boston Chicago. Sean was chosen by the band because of his expertise on Irish ballads and big band sounds.
Killygarry GFC make their official debut when they comprehensively defeat Cavan Gaels 0-11 to 0-2 in the Cavan Junior League at Narrack’s pitch just behind the bar at Tierquin. Very wet sub standard sticky and hilly the conditions were desperate and the hilly up and down nature of the terrain made good football impossible. The home team adopted much better but event the Killygarry forwards who insisted on shooting for goal were foiled by the ball on the way to the net getting stuck in the mud. The Killygarry defence were just magnificent and only conceded two points in the entire hour. Scorers for Killygarry France Galligan 0-4 PJ Galligan 0-3 Niall O Brien 0-2 Packy McGovern and Sean Smith 0-1 each. The Gael’s replied per Michael Galligan and Tommy Smith 0-1 each. Killygarry Seamus McGovern P Reilly M Galligan Michael McGovern Vinnie Smith Mal Reilly Paddy Lynch PJ Galligan P ?? Sean Smith F Galligan Niall O Brien J Lynch Dessie Agnew and Oliver Crowe. Cavan Gael’s Oliver Cassidy John Scott Oliver ‘Myles’ Crowe Richard Cassidy Oliver Galligan Gerry Carroll Oliver Malone Brendan Keaney Sean Galligan Micheal Galligan Tommy Smith P Smith Tony Dunne Noel Elliott and Michael Walsh. Referee Packy Newman.
Longford win their first ever National League Home title when they defeated the All Ireland champions in a titanic see saw battle at Croke Park 0-9 to 0-8. They will now play New York in Croke Park next October in the final proper. Among the heroes for Longford were former Cavan Gael’s star Larry Gillen and sharp shooter Bobby Burns who scored 0-8 of the Longford total scoring the winning point 11 minutes from the end of the game. He had chances to increase the lead but seemed overcome by nerves as the game drew to a close. The players were mobbed by jubilant supporters at the end of a historic hour but all home coming celebrations in Longford were postponed due to the death of Bishop McNamee Ardagh and Clonmacnoise. The team were coached and trained by Cavan All Ireland footballer Mick Higgins.
May 7th 1966 Maurice Coyle from Castleblayney is appointed Manager of Berney Mastervision replacing the very popular Sean Galligan who is going to Bray to start his own business. Maurice was formerly Manager of GUS in Dun Laoghaire.
Susan Smith five year old daughter of John and Teresa Smith 3 Breffni Terrace suing by her father John Smith is awarded £500 damages and costs against Teresa Brady Graddam Crosserlough arising out of an accident where then two year old Susan was knocked down while crossing the road at Connolly Street at lunch time on November 5th 1963.
Benny Cafferty after missing six consecutive meetings of Cavan UDC loses his seat. Tom Fitzpatrick said he talked to Benny about the matter and he was unaware of any suspension being imposed for not attendance as he was a commercial traveler with McCarren’s Bacon Company Cavan and was out of town most of the week. The County Manager said that the Council could suspend him and at a later date in due of the circumstances co opt him back on to the Council. During the same meeting Johnny O Rourke brought up the fact that Cavan Red Cross were being charged £1 per meeting of the Old Folk’s Club and he proposed that this charge be Nil and all heating and lighting expenses be borne by the Council Johnny Murray seconded.
Cavan Red Cross win the second ever ‘Tops of Breffni’ competition in the Town Hall with Sergeant Peter Coogan the producer of a show that had everything by way of music comedy and glamour. Tom Clarke MD Tractamotors is seen presenting their trophy while Con P Smith travelled from Dublin to present the overall awards. Vernon Hayden the well known star of screen and radio was the Adjudicator. Dr Dominic McCabe Cavan Shamrock’s was the leading compeer. Nuala Bornemann best female artist . Seamus Rudden of the ‘Provincial’s’ accepted the award as the best Group. Mel Doherty representing Smith’s was presented with the Best Sketch award. Vera Sherlock nee Brady Town Hall Street accepted the trophy on behalf of Kingscourt runners up . Ann McKiernan Smith’s best singer. Tom Dowd representing Crosserlough best Rural Group Padraic McNally Cootehill best male artist. Pat O Reilly Kingscourt best comedian.
Death of Margaret Heslin Coleman Road at the age of 88. She was a very well known shopkeeper at Kelly’s Terrace operating a bread confectionery and general grocery shop until late each evening . On her retirement she sold the premises to her neighbour John McGinnity who established McGinnity Travel on these premises. She was deeply religious and extremely good and charitable to the poor and destitute in the community. She is survived by her sister Mary Ann Heslin Coleman Road. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in the Heslin plot in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ McManus CC officiated.
Cavan CYMS beat Clones 4-1 in senior billiard’s challenge at the Hut in Cavan. HP Doyle beat James Kierans Mickey Breslin beat Andrew McCaffrey Gene McCusker beat Tony Dunwoody Paddy O Reilly beat John Boylan Benny Cafferty lost to James Elliott.
Michael Smith from Cashel Ballinagh recently returned from Canada buys O Rourke’s of the Market Square for £5,500 at public auction held in the Farnham Hotel. Murphy/Quinn were the auctioneer and George V Maloney had carriage of sale.
Michael Flanagan Kilnaleck buys 79 Church Street Cavan for a sum of £3,125. Eamonn English Eustace Street Dublin had carriage of sale and Murphy Quinn and Company were the auctioneers.
Cavan Guild ICA travel to Portadown as guest of the local Women’s Institution. Cavan Choir entertained the hosts who also viewed the film show of the recent Country Women of the World Congress held in Dublin which was shown and commentated by Phyllis Farris. Portadown Institution will travel to Cavan later in the year.
Garda Inspector Jim McNally catches the best fish of the year to date on Lough Sheelin a specimen brown trout weighing 7 lbs.
Cavan Motor Club hold their Motor Rally starting in Oldcastle and finishing in the beautiful grounds of the newly opened Sheelin Shamrock Hotel. Sponsored by Double Diamond the course was 70 miles and 30 cars took part in the rally. 1st JJ Kiernan and W Bell in a Fiat 850 2nd Willie McCormack and D O Brien in a Morris Mini 3rd T Fox and Peter McGinnity in an Anglia. The Expert Class was won by J McNamara and B Cusack in a Cortina. It was later announced that the Royal Irish Automobile Club had officially appointed Paddy Hanley from Highfield Road and Treasurer of Cavan Motor Club a Steward of the Royal Irish Automobile Club.
County Cavan Lawn Tennis Club Farnham Street is now in operation for the Summer season and Secretary George Fairbrother invites old and new members to join this once exclusive club.
Queen of the May the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God is remembered and honored in the working class areas of the town notable River Street Wolfe Tone Street College Street and the older established Terrace Houses as residents decorated their homes with flowers in welcome to the month of May.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Felim’s Hospital returns thanks to the individuals and groups who entertained the patients over the Easter period. Cavan Shamrock’s and Cootehill Musical Society Tops of Breffni troops.
Social and presentation to Sean Galligan who is leaving Cavan for Bray in the Ulster Arms Hotel on Tuesday the 17th of May 1966. Tickets available from Paddy Conaty Chairman Cavan Gaels TM Gilroy Vice Chairman Coleman Road Timmy Murphy College Street Maurice Brady Treasurer and Tommy Hughes Saint Patrick’s Terrace.
All Banks on both sides of the border are closed after a strike was called by the Irish Bank Official Association. Over 7,810 officials are expected to be on strike for a protracted period as the sides in the dispute have so far failed to come to the negotiation table.
May 14th 1966 Jack Gray from Farnham retires after 45 years loyal and dedicated service to McCarren and Company. He is the recipient of a presentation of a wallet of notes from the management presented by Tom McCarren CEO and later at a social in the ‘Rival’s Inn’ Jack receives a further presentation from his colleagues pictured Paddy Kane Larry Brady Joey Brady Peter Clarke James Meehan Jack Gray John O Rourke UDC who made the presentation Paddy O Reilly ‘Rock and Roll’ Michael Jermyn Tommy Sharkey Jackie Agnew and Paddy ‘Bap’ Graham.
Death of Mary Ann Whelan Mohill county Leitrim at the age of 92. She was mother of Brigid Ann Whelan the O/C and officer in command of Cumainn Na Mbhan in South Leitrim and her family were closely identified with the struggle for Independence. She was daughter of the famous Patrick Ellis who took a prominent part in the activities of the Land League and was later jailed in Armagh prison. Five of her sons took an active part in the struggle4 for Independence and she herself was a personal friend and secretary to Brigadier Sean Mitchell and their home was constantly raided by the forces of the Crown during their long period of occupation. She is survived by her sons Thomas F Galway Paddy Dublin Michael Clonmel Gerry Cootehill Matthew New Haven Jim New York Mary MPSI Cavan Brigid Ann Kathleen and Eileen al of Whelan’s Fancy Gods and Stationer’s Church Street and 25 grandchildren. Funeral and burial in Mohill county Leitrim.
Death of Mary Graham Upper Main Street at a young age in England. She was a native of Alackan and wife of expert craftsman Tommy Graham. She is survived by her daughters Hillary Joyce ??. There was a large and representative attendance at the her funeral from Saint John’s Cavan Parish Church with Rev Archdeacon Shire officiating with burial in the New cemetery Dublin Road.
Peter McCaffrey Paddy Graham and Charlie McCaffrey set new records for local anglers when they take 22 pike from 1-7 lbs at Cloverhill in one day and over 3 days fishing at the same spot catch 54 pike all in the 1-7 lbs bracket.
May 28th 1966 New sewerage scheme approved by Cavan County Council for Cavan urban and rural area by 19 votes to 4 with country cousins very vociferous in their opposition. Dermot McCarthy County Manager points out that the entire scheme will cost £105,000 of which £30,000 is being allocated to the rural scheme in Cavan urban area. A 60% grant is available from the Department of Local Government and Dermot estimates that the scheme will cost the County Council no more than a penny in the £1 on the rates.
Presentation in the Ulster Arms to John Beatty who is retiring as chief executive officer Cavan Agricultural Society from the Pedigree breeders association. The presentation was made by Tommy Aylmer Superintendent Ballyhaise Agricultural College. Mr Beatty was presented with an inscribed clock while Mrs Beatty was presented with two silver candlesticks.
Fidelma O Brien daughter of Andy and Mollie O Brien Crubany is pictured presenting a bouquet of flowers to the charming Mrs TF O Higgins following the huge Fine Gael Presidential rally in the Market Square. Later Maura Baxter Chair of the organizing committee presented Mrs O Higgins with a silver tray and Waterford Glass. Her husband Tom O Higgins TD SC is reported as running neck and neck with President De Velera for the position of President of Ireland for the next 7 years.
Pictured at the presentation in the Farnham Hotel to Sean Galligan former Secretary of Cavan Gael’s who is leaving Cavan to open a business in Bray are Jim McDonnell Captain Tom M Gilroy Vice Chairman Paddy Conaty Chairman who made the presentation to the very popular Sean Eugene Monaghan Tommy Hughes Joint Treasurer and Maurice Brady Joint Treasurer.
Hugh Gough Secretary of the Cavan Tourist Association presents Stephen Burrows from Solihull Warwickshire with his prize for the heaviest fish caught in Cavan during the 1965 season. Pictured are Miss Flynn Manageress Farnham Hotel Hugh Gough and M Satchelton Secretary of the Red Lion Angling Club who organized the tour in conjunction with McGinnity Travel Cavan. The entire party delighted with the fishing and hospitality accorded to them are returning to Cavan for another holiday in the autumn.
Sean McCormack who some years ago purchased the famous ‘Commercial Bar’ from Pat ‘Stick’ Donohoe is selling the premises at public auction in the Farham Hotel on Tuesday 31st May at 3 pm.
Cavan branch of the Children of Mary are pictured leading the weekly procession at Our Lady’s Shrine in Knock.
Cavan qualify to meet Sligo in the Wembley Final in London at Whit following their surprise 2-13 to 0-10 win over Down at Carrickmacross. Cavan led by 1-6 to 0-6 at the interval. Unforgettable performance of Charlie Gallagher who scored an amazing 2-10 of the Cavan total. Cavan laid the foundation for this outstanding win on a very solid defence with Ray Carolan having the game of his life at centre half back blotting out in turn James McCartan Sean O Neill and George Glynn. Matt McHugh was brilliant in the Cavan goals making a series of terrific saves from a much vaunted Down attack and got very good cover from Gabriel Kelly Tony Morris. Tom Lynch and Peter Pritchard gave Cavan a mid field advantage al through, Philip Murray John Nallen and the hard working John Joe O Reilly were wonderful support for the dazzling Charlie Gallagher. Cavan will now play Sligo at Wembley Stadium London on Saturday 28th May 1966. John McGinnity is running a special chartered flight on a Boeing Jet departing Dublin at 5:05 and landing in Heathrow at 5:50 pm on Friday the flight will return from London on Monday departing at 7:15 and arriving in Dublin at 8:45. Special reduced rates for groups from McGinnity’s Travel Agency Cavan Phone 40.
Leo McDonald’s prize at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Michael Lyons playing off 24 with 32 nett while the Trader’s prize is won by his father Frank again playing off 24 with a score of 29 nett. The Tractamotor’s Prize is own by D Browne playing off 7 with 28 nett. Ladie’s section winners include Margaret English Kitty Jenkins and Anne Smith.
Gene McCusker wins the coveted Father PJ Gargan Cup at Cavan CYMS beating Jim Fay in the final of the billiard’s competition.
May 21st 1966 Over 1,000 children take part in the annual choral festival at Cavan Cathedral where Father ABC McGrath Director of the Festival was on the organ. Similar festivals have already been held in the Ballinamore Bailieboro and Manorhamilton deaneries all organized by Father McGrath. The Bishop Austin Quinn presided at the Solemn High Mass with Father Felim McGovern celebrant Benny Maguire deacon and Ray Brady sub deacon, the MC was Father Anthony Fay. A special sermon was preached by Father PJ McManus cc. The girls of Saint Clare’s and the Poor Clare Convent sang the Proper of the Mass while the mass choirs sang the common. The auditions were later held in the Poor Clare Convent with Rev Eugene Lewis Ph I WF Saint Augustine’s Seminary Blacklion examiner after which certificates were awarded to the winning individuals and choirs..
Father PJ McManus celebrated the High Mass on the Feast of the Ascension with Fathers Colm Hurley deacon and John Maguire Diocesan examiner sub deacon while the MC was Father PJ Gargan. Father Benny Maguire celebrated the 8 while Father PJ McManus celebrated the 10. The worker’s 7:30 pm Mass was celebrated by Father Joe Dolan.
Death of Patrick Smith 22 Saint Patrick’s Terrace. He formerly resided at Owen Roe and was extremely well known and very popular in his native Cavan. Many of his relatives emigrated to America. For many years Paddy was the very popular and obliging Porter in Cavan’s Ulster Bank. He is survived by his sons and daughters and one brother. here was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Bravendar 7 Saint Mary’s Terrace on the d eath of her sister Nora McGovern in Saint Felim’s Hospital. She had returned home some time ago to live with her sister after a long period in the USA. She is survived by her sister brother and other relatives. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saint’s Patrick and Felim to Potahee cemetery.
May 28th 1966 Seamen’s strike in England causes Prime Minister Harold Wilson to call a state of emergency in mainland Britain with Lord Erskine Governor of Northern Ireland imposing a similar state of emergency in Northern Ireland where all foodstuffs are subject to a maximum selling price.
PJF McDwyer ‘Peter’ President of Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupil’s Union is pictured presenting the PPU Cup for the outstanding athlete at Saint Pat’s annual sports to Pearse Gilroy son of TM an Nellie Gilroy Coleman Road also in picture is Father Bob McCabe President of the college Eamonn Kilkenny best first year and Frank Brady best under 15 athlete in college sports.
Cavan beat Monaghan 7-8 to 0-7 in the Ulster Under 21 semi final in atrocious weather and underfoot conditions at Emmett Park Carrickmacross. Amazing by the photos that this game was allowed to take place as the pitch resembles a bog and we are further informed that a gale force wind and driving rain were the order of the day. Cavan playing against the gale led by 2-3 to 0-5 at halftime. Scorers for Cavan were Fergus McCauley 3-2 P Sharkey 3-0 Sean Carolan 1-1 Steve Duggan and Micheal Cusack 0-2 each and Micheal Greenan Drumalee 0-1.
Saint Patrick’s College Championship 100 yards 1st Joe Hopkins 2nd D S O Reilly 3rd Leo Flynn. 220 yards D O Reilly 2nd Charles O Reilly and 3rd Eamonn Boylan. One Mile Pearse Gilroy 2nd Terry McGovern 3rd Jim Murphy. 440 yards 1st Pearse Gilroy 2nd Charles O Reilly and 3rd Michael McGinnity. Day Student’s 1st Michael Johnston 2nd John Sheridan 3rd Padraic Caffrey. Senior all round cup Pearse Gilroy.
“Dublin Showband Selection will take on a Mighty Avons/Drifters selection at 8 PM in Ballyjamesduff with a dance later in Saint Joseph’s Hall with Larry Cunningham Terry Wogan Joe Dolan Jimmy Magee and former Cavan and Bohemian’s footballer Mick Lynch. All on Whit Monday June 6th 1966.
Capacity crowd at Tierquin Park witness Bohemians youth team beat Cavan Shamrock’s youth’s 6-3 in a fast open skilful game with Bohemian showing their class from the off and despite the heavy conditions gale force wind and the pelting rain Bohemians showed their class with goals in the 8th and 15th minute. With 20 minutes to go Bohemians led Cavan by 5-0 but Dickey Smith the outstanding player on the field scored the breakthrough goal Eamonn O Riordan netted again and Pat Timmons got through for an opportunist goal before Bohemians closed out the match scoring their sixth goal with time almost up. For the game Cavan Shamrock’s published a special souvenir programme. Enda Love the efficient official from Enniskillen inspected the pitch twice for flooding before kick off but due to the sterling work of head ground’s man Ton Doonan who spread copious amounts of sawdust to mop up the water the game went ahead. Best for a very impressive Bohemian’s team were Liam Brady Tommy Quinlan Patrick Conway D Heffernan Noel Berney and P Reid who is a brother of Eileen Reid’s lead singer with the Cadet’s Showband. Gerry Egan who captained the Shamrock’s team Frank Lyons were the stars of a defence who were at sixes and sevens in the early stages but settled to play great football. Dickie Smith the Cavan inside forward was the outstanding player on the field and on this display will be shortly snapped up be a cross channel club Eamonn O Riordan with his height and strength always threatened danger at centre forward and Pat Timmons never gave up trying and was rewarded with a solo goal near the end. Enda Love the well known Enniskillen referee was an excellent official. Scorers for Bohemian’s were D Heffernan 2 N Berney A Greene T Quinlan and P Reid. Scorers for Cavan Shamrock’s Dickie Smith 2 and Pat Timmons. Team PJ Maguire Teddy O Neill Martin Clarke Gerry Egan Frank Lyons Damien Johnston Noel Smith Tommy ‘Dickie’ Smith Eamonn O Riordan John O Neill and Pat Timmons. Sub Gerry Clarke fro Damien Johnstone after 12 minutes due to injury.
Cavan Rangers ‘McCarren’s Factory’ will travel to Clones to play Lisbellaw in the first round of the McCabe Cup in Clones on Friday night while Cavan Shamrock’s take on the favourites Omagh Celtic at Clones next Tuesday night in the same competition.
Bishop Austin Quinn opens the new pre fab extensions at Farnham School pictured are Angela O Connor NT D Bradfield Inspector Department of Education Bishop Austin Quinn and M J ‘Sonny’ Magee Principal.
Sympathy is extended to Seamus White Anglo Celt staff on the death of his mother Brigid White Swill View Letterkenny She was widow of the late David White and is survived by her daughter son Seamus brothers and sisters. Funeral was large and representative from Saint Eunan’s Cathedral Letterkenny to Convoy cemetery.
June 4th 1966 Eamonn De Velera is re elected President of Ireland for a second seven year period by less than 1% of the vote cast securing 558,808 to TF O Higgins’ 548,210 a majority of 10,568. In Cavan Peter McDwyer announced the result as Electorate 34,360 total poll 25,125 spoiled votes 153 total valid poll 24,973 with Eamonn De Velera taking 12,541 to Tom O Higgins’ 12,432 a majority of 109 votes for Eamonn De Velera.
Sheehy Brothers Engineering King Edward Road Bray commence earthmoving operation at the Terry Coyle Park. One of the machines is the biggest in Ireland measuring 30 foot by 11 foot while a tyre for one of the wheels cost £1,200.
Tragic death of Norman Thomas Pratt Toneymore while rotavating a field for George Poyntz Drumheckna Cavan. He was working on a tractor when he leaned back and fell into the rotavator. He was later found by Leslie Poyntz who raised the alarm but Norman was dead on admission to Cavan’s Surgical Hospital. Particularly sad as this was the second accidental death in the family with Willie being accidently shot while shooting with his brothers George and Bob who is married to Valerie McCelland. Norman was 22 year old youngest son of the very popular Willie and Mrs Pratt Kilmore. He was an outstanding member of the very successful Kilmore soccer team. He was employed by his brother George and Agricultural Contractor and was a very hard working loyal pleasant decent young lad. Very well known and extremely popular throughout a wife area his pure blonde hair and handsome tall bearing were striking features of his presence. He was impeccably good mannered and courteous and had a great sense of humour and good fun. He was predeceased by his brother Willie and is survived by his parents brothers Bog George and Eddie who carried the coffin from the Surgical to the hearse and later to his final resting place. The funeral was the saddest most poignant and best attended in the history of Kilmore Cathedral with most of the mourners in floods of tears at the second tragedy to befall the Pratt family in a short space of time. The burial took place in Kilmore church yard.
Sudden death of Father Patrick Ruddy Pastor Saint Anne’s Pensacola Florida at the early age of only 45. He was the eldest of the family of Philip Ruddy ex National Teacher and Mrs Ruddy Bridge Street Cavan who is a former all star footballer with Behey Benburbs Cavan Slashers and Cavan who served for many years as Vice Chairman of Cavan GAA and is a former Chairman of Cavan UDC. Father Ruddy was educated at Coolboyogue where his father Phil was Principal Saint Patrick’s College and Saint Peter’s Wexford where he was ordained in June 1944. His first appointment was to Saint Joseph’s Pensacola and he was later appointed Rector in Saint Anne’s Pensacola Florida. He was due home on holidays to Cavan this Summer. Father Patrick Ruddy is survived by his parents brother Tommy MPSI Cavan sisters Kathleen Sheila Frances and Bernadette.
Distinguished Saint Patrick’s College historian Father Charles J Travers is appointed the new Chairman of Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne at their AGM in the Farnham Arms Hotel Cavan. Doctor FPE Smith Farnham Street is elected Vice Chairman while Father Augustine Leydon will continue as Secretary Brid Sheridan Treasurer and Father Frank McKiernan Ballinamore Editor of the Bhreifne Journal. Sara Cullen Oliver Haslett and Conor Maguire NT Bawnboy were co opted on to the Committee. The annual outing of the Society will take place this year to Dromahaire and Sligo Yeat’s country.
The Navak Showband continue to go from strength t strength in this their first year on the circuit with the announcement that they have secured the resident’s spot in the Olympic Ballroom in Dublin on each Sunday night for the next twelve months. Their new lead singer John Kelly continues to draw the crowds to ballrooms all over Ireland while they will tour Britain in June. Pictured are John Kelly new country and western and baritone sax player Patsy Carroll Liam Cooke Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll Sean McCormack leader Jerry Graham Rick Graham and Bill McCusker.
Belfast Gas Meter Reader’s annul outing takes place to Cavan this year with the large contingent spending freely for goods and services not available in Northern Ireland.
Cavan impressive on small compact fast pitch at Wembley Stadium where they defeated Sligo 3-10 to 1-10 before an attendance of 25,000. Cavan who got off to a flying start with a great goal from Philip ‘Lightening ‘ Murray and just before half time a brace from John Joe O Reilly led Sligo 3-5 to 1-4 at half time. After the game the Cavan team were presented with the O Gorman Cup and replicas presented by Mr Graham a native of Lough Egish Castleblayney and his family the owners of the Gresham in Holloway Road thus becoming the first holders of this magnificent trophy. Cork won the first playing of the O Byrne Cup beating Wexford 2-15 to 3-7 in the hurling curtain raiser. All four teams and their many guests were lavishly entertained at a dinner by the Wembley Stadium Committee On arrival in the capital on Friday night the teams were guests of the Irish Ambassador at a cocktail reception in the Irish Embassy. All four teams stayed in the Atlantic Hotel Lancaster Gate where Seamus Hetherton former Cavan All Ireland footballer 1952 Donal Kelly from Bailieboro Jimmy ‘Inky’ Sheridan former Cavan star footballer and original Secretary of Cavan Gael’s GFC and Brian Sheridan Killeshandra were among the callers to the hotel.
Killygarry defeat near neighbours Drumavaddy 3-7 to 1-7 in a fine sporting game played in ideal conditions at Drumavaddy. Killygarry led by 1-3 to 0-3 at the interval. The turning point came early in the second half with Drumavaddy geeing on top of the visitors forcing a penalty which Seamus McGovern in the Killygarry goal brilliantly saved sending the ball away out the field to man of the match Finbar Reilly who showed his class speed and skill to score a wonder goal for the visitors and swing the game firmly in favour of Killygarry. Later Francie Galligan got straight through the Drumavaddy defence but his thundering shot was saved by the brilliant Clarke in the Drumavaddy goals with the ball going out to John Sheridan who blasted it to the roof of the Drumavaddy net. Finbar Reilly was a revelation at centre half back and likely now to get a call up to the county colours for the Ulster Senior campaign. Seamus McGovern Mal Reilly Michael Galligan Michael McGovern Vincent Smith and P Lynch were all outstanding at the back while Packy McGovern and PJ Galligan gave Killygarry the edge all through at centre field. J Sheridan Dessie Agnew Francie Galligan Niall O Brien and Oliver Crowe were the pick of the attack who came under a lot of pressure from a hard tackling Drumavaddy defence. Scorers for Killygarry Francie Galligan 0-4 John Sheridan 1-1 Oliver Crowe Finbar Reilly 1-0 Niall O Brien 0-2. Mick McCarthy was an excellent referee letting the play flow without any major incident.
Cavan Shamrock’s give their best ever display when holding the favourites Omagh Celtic to a 2-2 draw in the 1st round of the McCabe Cup in Clones. Man of the match was the Shamrock’s goalkeeper Ton Doonan who after conceding 2 early goals stopped a penalty and saved the Shamrock’s on many occasions when their leaky defence let in flying Omagh Celtic forwards right on goal. Doonan was simply unbeatable and on this form will continue to keep Paddy Lyons out of the Shamrock’s team. Omagh led by 1goal to nil at half time but in truth should have been at least six goals up getting trough for the lead goal in the 40th minute. Omagh continued to apply the pressure and after 65 minutes went 2 up but Dickie Smith and Eamonn O Riordan shocked Omagh and left the game at 2-2 all with time almost up and Cavan Shamrocks all over their more illustrious opponents. Ton Doonan was hailed as the hero as he left the field being congratulated by his colleagues and opponents Gene Cullivan and Micheal Smyth with Dessie Maguire and Frank Lyons in support were the pick of the defence while Tommy ‘Dickie ‘ Smith Des Lambert Andy McGahon and Eamon O Riordan came into their own in the second half. Team Ton Doonan Micheal Smyth Gene Cullivan Frank Lyons Dessie Maguire Richard Graham Des Lambert Andy McGahon Eamonn O Riordan Dickie Smith and Gerry Egan. Meanwhile Cavan United ‘Cavan Mineral Waters’ are beaten 4 goals to 2 by Santos Longford in an exciting Breffni Cup game at Tierquin Park. Owen Roe Johnston and PJ Maguire the goal scorers while Eamonn Murray and Hughie Cosgrove were outstanding in defence. The Longford team were just a little more experienced for an outstanding Cavan United. Micheal Smyth from Cavan was the referee who avoided any controversary in a clean sporting encounter.
Father Colm Hurley off 13 with 69 wins the Paul Galligan Past Pupils Union Golf outing at Cavan Golf Club hosted by Saint Pat’s Past Pupil’s Union.. Father Pat Brady (16) was 2nd with 71. Father Bob McCabe Cup for the Best Gross was won by Father Peter Smith and the hidden prizes were won by Rev J Duffy and Rev EP Tully.
Jimmy Magee and Connie Lynch organizers of the Showbiz Charity Football Match in Ballyjamesduff announce that the world famous Artane Boy’s Band will attend.
Death of Margaret Brady at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was wife of the late John Thomas Brady and was originally from Portadown. There was a large attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Edward Smith at the Surgical Hospital Cavan. He was formerly a porter at Cavan Railway Station. He is survived by one sister and brothers. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Check for incomplete print etc.
Bright and warm sunshine brings the crowds flocking to Annagh Lake for the first swimming outing of the year,
June 11th 1966 One of Cavan’s leading personalities Maureen McDonald Church Street who is equally well known in Bridge and Golfing circles qualifies as a Chiropodist taking first place in the finals at the College of Surgical Chiropody. Maureen a native of Dublin was educated at the Dominican Convent Sion Hill Blacrock Loreto Abbey Rathfarnham. She later took a Social Science degree at University College Dublin.
Cavan County Council vote by 14 votes to 5 to sell part of Cavan Railway Station to the Brady family from Cootehill fro a sum of £6,000. The Brady’s intend to convert the station to a cattle mart and further announcements will be made later.
Pictured is PJ Lee joint owner of Lee Brother’s Fishing Tackle Bridge Street with 5 trout caught on Lough Gowna and weighing in total over 16 pounds.
Brian Finlay captain of the Mighty Avons/Drifters Selection is pictured taking on the might of the Jimmy Magee Showband All Stars captained by Jimmy Magee well known Showbiz disc jockey and impresario while Peter Devine an Engineer in Ballyjamesduff and one of the organizers of the very successful showband extravaganza is pictured with fellow Waterford native Brendan Bower of the Royal Showband. The Jimmy Magee All Stars togged in dazzling white drew with their showbiz counterparts 5-7 to 6-4 in an entertaining all star football game full of spill and thrills which the huge crowd rose to cheer every kick of the ball. Liam Campbell RTE gaelic commentator kept the large crowd well informed and entertained with his excellent commentary. The game took place on Monday the 6tth of June 1966 which is supposed to be a good omen for future ventures of this kind. The night finished with a dance in the local Saint Joseph’s Hall where the stars entertained the huge crowd. Jimmy Magee All Stars Mel Austin Casino Showband Ted O Reilly RTE Sports Bill O Donovan Producer Eamonn Andrews Studios Shay O Hara Royal Blues Dermot O Brien former Louth All Ireland winning captain of 1957 Brendan Bowyer Royal Showband Frankie Byrne RTE and former Meath All Ireland star Connie Lynch a native of Ballyjamesduff and Manager of Pat Lynch and the Airchords Liam Campbell GAA commentator Mick Lynch former Cavan footballer and Bohemian’s FC Dublin Jimmy Magee Captain Michael Hand Editor of New Spotlight Paddy O Brien Greyhound correspondent RTE and Noel McCaul Ireland’s Top Ten. Mighty Avons/Drifters Selection Paddy Smith Peter Smith Ronnie Griffith Ben Dolan Drifters Sid Aughey Drifters Mick Clerkin Avons Joey Gilheaney Drifters Jerry Walsh Avons Aidan Hand Jimmy Smith Des Doherty Drifters Jimmy Smith Joe Dolan Mickey Brady and Brian Finlay Captain.
Cavan Rangers in outstanding 2-2 all draw with classy Clones United at Tierquin Park. Tony Higgins opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a bolt from the blue to give the more direct Rangers a shock 1-0 lead which was equalized by a brilliant solo goal from man of the match Bobby Sheerin leaving the half time score 1 all. Soon Clones took control in the second half and Bobby Sheerin struck for the lead goal with 15 minutes to play but never say die Rangers pushed men forward and after some delightful play the always dangerous Tommy Murray struck for a well earned equalizer.
Athletics appears to be gaining in popularity in the county and at the well contested excellently attended Tanagh Sports Declan Murray from Cavan town won the Under 11 75 yards.
Patrick Campbell 17 year old grandson of Mrs Margaret ‘Daisy’ McCarren wins the 100 meters in 10.8 seconds long jump 18 boot 7 inches discus 124 feet 7 inches and he was 2nd in the Pole Vault with 9 foot 10 inches at Saint Malachy’s Sport’s Day in Belfast.
Marie O Reilly Annaglough a pupil at The Technical School and former pupil of Crubany National School wins a Scholarship to the Donegal Gaeltacht.
136 pupils and their teachers from the Technical School Cavan set out on their annual outing to Bundoran Rosnowlagh Ballyshannon and Beleek where they viewed the impressive ESB Hydro Electric Dam. They returned by Enniskillen Lisnaskea and Newtownbutler after a long fun filled day which was financed by their personal savings in Cavan Post Office.
Cavan Motor Club hold the Lawn Hotel Belturbet Motor Rally where the prizes were later presented in the Lawn Hotel. 1st John Wood and Tom Tuite Oldcastle in an Austin A 40 2nd Derek Morris and Billy Clarke in an Austin Mini and 3rd Billy Morris and Paddy Smallhorne in a Fiat 850.
“Prams by Pedigree and Hunter. All nursery furniture stocked. Easy terms arranged on all items. Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88”.
June 18th 1966 Parking regulations come into force in Cavan town as Gardai decide not to prosecute offenders due to the complications of running a system with alternated parking days. In the first instance the Gardai will place warning notices on the windscreen of each offending car. No parking restrictions are in operation in Church Street Main Street Bridge Street and Connolly Street in alternate areas each day Monday to Saturday from 8:30 to 5 pm and from 8:30 to 1 pm on Thursday the half day in the town of Cavan.
Carmel McDonald Town Clerk officially cuts the tape to open the new Midland Regional Tourist Office in Town Hall Street. Pictured are Patrick R Feeley Regional Manager M Corcoran Inspection Manager Carmel McDonald and Ann Cullivan Manageress.
Cavan Catholic Boy Scout’s win the Westenera Trophy in Monaghan. Pictured are Arthur McKenna Ray O Connor Terry O Connor Peter Sheridan Joe Pryce Brian McCormack Eamonn McCormack Donal Smith Charlie Moore Gerry McCormack Martin Smith Michael Smith Terry Coyle Paddy Murray Willie Farrelly Gerry Egan Tommy Kenny Martin O Neill Sean Mulcahy Peter Donohoe Jimmy McCormack Frank McKiernan and Kevin McKiernan.
25th Feis Erne in Belturbet attracts a record crowd of contestants and spectators. After a wet morning the sun came out in the afternoon to shine on the contestants. The Minister for Social Welfare Kevin Boland officially opened the Feis.
Cavan play recent bogey team Donegal in the 1st round of the Ulster Senior Championship at Breffni Park with Down and Cavan contesting the Junior Hurling 1st round Ulster championship in the curtain raiser. Admission 2/6 sideline 2/6 extra.
The Mainliners from Rockorry in county Monaghan managed by John McCormack owner of the local ballroom ‘The Maple’ will appear on the Showband Show from RTE .
Young strong highly impressive Killygarry playing in the familiar red and white of Down make an impressive debut in the County Junior Championship when they defeat Lavey 4-3 to 3-3 in a titanic battle in Ballyhaise. In the curtain raiser Stradone beat Cavan Gaels 1-7 to 0-4 with Stradone leading by 1-3 to the Gael’s 0-1 at half time. Terry Smith 0-2 Olive Cassidy and Tony Dunne 0-1 scored for the Gaels. Gaels Pat Blessing John Scott Oliver Crowe Brendan Keaney Oliver Galligan Gerard Carroll Noel Fay Sean Galligan Hughie Smith Micheal Galligan Noel Elliott Oliver Cassidy Tony Dunne Niall Crowe and Michal Walsh. Referee Father Benny Maguire. Killygarry opened at a cracking pace against Lavey with centre full forward Dessie Agnew planting the ball in the Lavey net twice in the first ten minutes. Killygarry led by 4-1 to Lavey’s 1-3 at the interval. Killygarry a young side of flair and talent with two big strong able midfielders in Packie McGovern and PJ Galligan were deserving winners against tough experienced opponents who never gave up trying. County minor star Niall O Brien was a revelation in the slick hard working forward line getting good support from ace goal scorer Dessie Agnew Francie Galligan and John Sheridan. Seamus McGovern was a very sound goalkeeper getting excellent cover form his backs particularly Michael McGovern and Oliver Crowe. Malo Reilly was the lynchpin of the defence at centre half back with excellent support from Vincent Smith and Jackie Conaty. Scorers Dessie Agnew 2-1 John Sheridan 1-0 C Kelly 1-0 Francie Galligan Niall O Brien 0-1 each.
County Cavan Track and Field championships at Breffni Park. After very heavy rain on the days leading up the meet and particularly the downpour of the Sunday morning the track was very sodden and times subsequently were rather slow. Boy’s Under 12 Niall Murray De La Salle Cavan 2nd Charles O Donoghue and 3rd Declan Murray. 100 yards under 14 1st Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College 2nd A McCann Laragh and 3rd Paddy Reilly Cootehill. 880 yards Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College. 220 yards under 16 1st Michael McGinnity in 27 seconds 2nd S O Donnell Cootehill and 3rd Paddy Kilkenny Cornafean. 880 yards 1st G O Donnell Cootehill 2nd Michael McGinnity Cavan. Long Jump under 16 Michael McGinnity 16 foot 9 inches. 440 yards under 18 1st Pearse Gilroy Saint Pat’s in 60.3 2nd Michael McGinnity Saint Pat’s and 3rd G O Donnell Cootehill. 880 yards senior Peter Paul Reilly Cornafean in 2:20 2nd Pearse Gilroy Saint Pat’s. One mile 1st Jim Cochrane Cootehill in 5:15. Three miles championship of Cavan 1966 1st Paddy Lynch Cootehill in 17:28. High Jump Peter Paul O Reilly Cornafean 2nd Paddy Lynch and 3rd Brian McEnroe.
Death of James Smith Rosculligan at his residence. Well know highly popular resident his brother Thomas died only 6 months ago. He is survived by one brother and one sister. Father PJ McManus cc officiated at the well attended funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery .
Johnny McCormack son of Teddy and Pauline McCormack Saint Patrick’s Terrace Cavan rescues a racing pigeon which landed in the garden over the weekend. The pigeon has the number N 915 NEHU 64 on its left leg and the number 750 on the right leg.
June 25th 1966 Irena Coogan daughter of Garda Sergeant Peter and Mrs Coogan Farham Road wins a nursing scholarship sponsored by Cavan Red Cross. Irena is a pupil of Saint Clare’s Secondary School and is an active member of Cavan Red Cross.
Joe O Hanlon son of Bill and Beezie O Hanlon is ordained a priest by Bishop Austin Quinn in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan also ordained was Charles son of Elizabeth Heery Cootehill John Murphy son of Mr and Mrs J Murphy Bawnboy and Terence Smith CRP son of Mr and Mrs M Smith Kildare. The Bishop celebrated the Mass joined by the ordained priests and assisted by Fathers Patrick J Gargan Terence McManus and Patrick V Mallon.
Glynnis Magee a pupil in the Royal School is pictured winning the long jump with a leap of 12 foot 2 inches at the school sport’s held in the Royal School grounds.
Death of Mary Ann Conaty Tullymongan. She was widow of the late Patrick and known for her charity and generosity over a wide area. For many years the family operated a milk round in Cavan with several of the town’s people collecting the milk in Conaty’s each evening. All were received with the utmost courtesy and welcome with Mrs Conaty knowing all the children by their first name as they arrived with their jugs and pots to collect the milk in the years before the refrigeration. She was predeceased by her husband Patrick one of Cavan’s foremost dairy farmers and is survived by her son Paddy Chairman of Cavan Gaels and Vice Chairman Cavan Urban Council and Frank B Sc Pigs and Bacon Commission. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Sudden death of Frank Crowe Moynehall House Cavan. Very progressive farmer Frank was first to introduce the area to the ESB with all the local meetings being held in his house. He was always to the forefront in all agricultural developments and encourage other farmers to equip and organize themselves. Ever willing to give a hand if Frank couldn’t attend he sent one or more of his sturdy sons to assist neighbours in the saving of the hay and crops. He was a prime mover in the recent organization of a Co Operative Farmer’s Mart which has recently purchases a site at Latt. He was a native of the Bruskey area and played in all grades of football for Cavan. Later he played with Cavan Slashers and was to the forefront in the recent establishment of Killygarry GFC. He is survived by his wife 9 sons and four daughters. There was a huge turnout for the removal and funeral from the Cathedral where Cavan Gael’s and Killygarry GFC formed a guard of honour. Burial took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of the famous Rose Murphy proprietor of Con Smith’s 86 Main Street after a long illness. She was niece of Con Smith’s and was resident there for many years. Widely known over a wide area she was extremely popular and charitable to the less well off in society. She is survived by her brother and one sister. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Defensive blunders cost Cavan dearly as they go down to Donegal in the Ulster Senior Football Championship 1st round tie in Breffni Park where over 12,000 saw the Donegal team with limited possession waltz around a static Cavan defence scoring five goals four of them when they gained control at the end of the last quarter. Cavan led by 0-9 to 1-3 at half time on a showery afternoon that left the surface wet and the ball hard to handle. Cavan have seldom conceded five goals in the Championship but Matt McHugh had a game he will want to forget while only Gabriel Kelly and Tony Morris were impressive in defence.Pat Tinnelly Ray Carolan and Donal O Grady after a bright start were eventually over run by a slick fast inter changing Donegal attack. Tom Lynch and Peter Pritchard were on top for the first half with Lynch scoring three points one from a 50 yards free. Only Phil Murray Charlie Gallagher and John Joe O Reilly caused any concern to the Donegal defence who will now meet Fermanagh in the Ulster semi final. Scorers Donegal Mickey McLoone 1-4 Seamus Houlihan 2-0 Sean Ferriter 1-1 Paul Kelly 1-0 John Hannigan 0-2. Cavan Charlie Gallagher 1-4 Tom Lynch 0-3 Phil Murray 0-2 Pat Tinnelly and John Joe O Reilly 0-1 each. Cavan Matt McHugh Gabriel Kelly Hugh Barney O Donohoe Tony Morris Pat Tinnelly Ray Carolan Donal O Grady Tom Lynch Peter Pritchard Jimmy O Donnell Danny Brady Philip ‘Lightening’ Murray John Joe O Reilly John Nallen and Charlie Gallagher. Sub Brian Kennedy for Philip Murray.
Father Joe O Hanlon celebrates his first Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim on Monday morning when he later gave his first blessing to all his friends and neighbours in attendance. Joe is a member of Cavan CBSI and the troop formed a guard of honour at his first Mass.
Kilmore Apostolic Worker’s 1966 President Mrs D McGuinness Virginia Vice Chair Veronica Dunne Butlersbridge Secretary Mrs J Deasy Cavan Treasurer Mary McManus SRN Cavan and Spiritual Director Father T McCauley. Arrangements were made for the work of the 15 centres in the Diocese to be displayed at the annual exhibition in Saint Augustine’s Hall in early October 1966.
Fourth is a series of old folk’s parties in the Town Hall with Nellie McIntyre thanking all the entertainers including Mel Doherty Sean McManus John O Connor and the Power School of Dancing.
Very influential and distinguished board of directors of Cavan Farmer’s Co Operative Mart with Senator J C Cole announcing that a new site for the proposed mart has been purchased at Latt opposite Saint Patrick’s College. Meanwhile controversary reigns over the purchase of the Cavan Railway Station for the purpose of establishing a mart by Cootehill based Brady family. In a letter to the Editor FKV O Sullivan of ‘Corbeil’ Farnham Road Cavan takes issue with the County Manager the County Council and all those involved in the rushed covert sale of the Railway Station to the Brady family for £6,000 hinting at interference from Cootehill based Paddy Smith TD Minister for Agriculture and secret deals in smoke filled rooms among his Fianna Fail friend and cronies.
Record attendance at four day National Blood Transfusion held in the Protestant Hall under the auspices of Cavan Red Cross. 621 pints were donated beating the record of 607 in 1963. Thirty three silver pelicans for the donation of seven pints were presented and five gold pelicans for 15 donations were awarded. Next year the Transfusion Unit will be in Cavan for a full week following the success and excellent organization of this year’s event.
July 2nd 1966 Cavan Urban Council Tom Fitzpatrick presiding pass a resolution deploring the manner of the sale of Cavan Railway Station to the Brady family Cootehill for £6,000 alleging that this rushed deal at a meeting behind closed doors and the press excluded reeked of sharp practice of the very highest order. Timmy Murphy Fianna Fail was the only councilor to dissent from backing the motion.
James Tully aged 30 Killynebber Cavan and 52 Hollybank Road Clontarf is awarded £7,667 and costs by the High Court Dublin in his action against Hely-Thom Printers where he seriously damaged his left hand in an accident when caught in a machine at their premises at East Wall on February 11th 1964. W Finlay SC TF O Higgins SC and TF Roe instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor was for the plaintiff.
Eddie Brady Cortubber Cavan former Town Clerk of Cavan Urban Council is ordained a priest by Bishop Austin Quinn at Saint Augustine’s Seminary Blacklion county Cavan. He is only son of Elizabeth and the late Michael Brady Cortubber Cavan.
Kathleen Leddy from Stroane Butlersbridge is placed second in the under 12 ballad singing at the Cavan Fleadh Cheoil in Killeshandra which was won by six year old Brigid O Donohoe while Brigid Leddy from Drumsillagh Butlersbridge wins the under 16 ballad singing competition.
Galaxy of stars at Tierquin as Home Farm Youth’s defeat Cavan Shamrock’s youth’s 5-3 after leading by 2-1 at half time. Hard fought entertaining game in perfect weather conditions on a pitch that was prepared by ground’s man Ton Doonan came in for lots of praise. Dickie Smith was undoubtedly the best player on the field and outclassed all of the Home Farm stars who included six youth internationals. Eamonn O Riordan at centre half scored two early goals in the second half to give Cavan an unlikely lead but Home Farm came storming back with two of their own one of which was an unfortunate own goal to lead 4-2 before the always dangerous Tony Higgins struck for Cavan’s third goal to leave just one between them with the big crowd now roaring on the homesters for a famous draw. With time almost up and after sustained pressure the Dublin side broke away for Keeley to tuck in a great solo goal just beyond the reach of the diving Andy Murray in the Shamrock’s goal. Cavan Andy Murray Martin Clarke PJ Maguire Gerry Egan captain Frank Lyons John O Neill Des Lambert Dickie Smith Eamonn O Riordan Tony Higgins and Paddy Murray. Referee Enda Love Enniskillen.
De La Salle Cavan Sport’s Day in Breffni Park 1966. All prizes displayed in McKenna’s Main Street impressive array of trophies. The large crowd were entertained by the De La Salle Silver Band Belfast. Egg and Spoon Under 8 Barney Coyle. Under 9 Sixty yards Jimmy Fox. Flag Race under 10 Thomas Johnstone. Sack Race under 11 D Smith. 100 yard hurdles under 11 Raymond McDonagh. Past Pupil’s 440 yards 1st Pearse Gilroy 2nd Michael McGinnity and 3rd Paddy Murray. Sixt yards under 8 Adrian Ronan. 220 yards under 14 PJ Dunne. Three legged race under 12 Greg Conlon and Hugo Clerkin. 100 yards under 11 Declan Murray. Flag Race under 9 Brian Cullen. 100 yards under 12 Niall Murray. Obstacle Race under 12 Eddie Quinn. 100 yards under 10 T Johnston . Wheelbarrow race Paul Ronan and Hubert Cusack. Past Pupil’s Mile Race 1st Pearse Gilroy 2nd Ollie O Donnell 3rd Philip ‘ Lightening’ Murray. Musical Chairs 1st Niall Murray 2nd Brian McCormack. Sack Race Under 12 D Bradfield. 100 yards hurdles under 14 PJ Dunne. Mother’s Egg and Spoon Pauline McCormac. Sack Race under 10 Jimmy Sharkey 100 yards under 13 Raymond McDonagh 2nd Noel McGinnity and 3rd Vincent Coyle. Father and Son three legged race Eddie and Bernard Quinn. 100 yards girls Brenda Higgins. GAA Relay Cavan Gaels.
Classy Clones beat Cavan Rangers in the well contested replay in the Breffni Cup at well attended Tierquin Park. Goals from Ivor Lindrum and Jimmy Reavey after some excellent support play put the silken styled Clones 2-0 up. John Sheridan cut the deficit to 1 goal when he grabbed a solo goal for the Ranger’s . Paddy Sheridan was by some distance the man of the match with good support from John O Neill Tommy Murray Tony Higgins John Sheridan and Tommy Murray. Damien Johnston and Patsy Murphy were deadly dangerous in the McCarren’s attack threatening danger every time they got on the ball. Jimmy Reavey Bobby Sheerin J Rooney D Rooney Willie Agnew C Nicholl and Ivor Lindrum were outstanding for Clones who now march on to the semi finals where they will play Enniskillen. Referee was Shamrock’s Club Secretary Micheal Smyth.
Doctor Noel Tierney Assistant County Medical Officer in Cavan is appointed to a similar post in Clare. Tom Tierney Area Officer Cavan Red Cross made a presentation of an inscribed tray and Waterford Crystal to him before his departure in the Farnham Hotel. Seamus White County Treasurer and Kathleen Lunn Cavan area officer were also in attendance.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick E/W Mrs Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
Barmen’s Association meet next Monday in the ‘Blue Moon’ Bridge Street at 11:40 pm for important business!
July 9th 1966 John McCarthy son of County Manager Dermot and Mrs McCarthy Rock Cross is appointed Secretary/Manager Irish Trade Protection Association ‘Stubs’. He emigrated to the USA ten years ago and was General Manager of the Century Bank in Chicago.
Tribute from America to Father Patrick Ruddy who died recently. Born on December 13th 1918 son of Phil and Mrs Ruddy Bridge Street. Educated at Coolboyogue NS where father Phil was Principal later Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’s Wexford where he was ordained on the 4th June 1944. He said his first Mass in the Franciscan Church in Wexford before celebrating his first public Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. He was a beloved pastor in Saint Ann’s Florida for 3 years and 4 months before his untimely death.
Commercial College at Loreto parade their stars of 1966 in Gráinne Blessing who has received offers from Guinness ESB and Dublin Corporation. Olive Brady The Provincial Bank. Olive Harten the Central Bank. Freda Swan Guinness ESB and Dublin Corporation. High Speeds in shorthand Freda Swan an incredible 130 words per minute. Mary Tuite E Brady B Kavanagh 120 words per minute.
WE Berney announces new television service for Monaghan as the Cootehill based firm open yet another branch to add to Cootehill Cavan Drogheda Dundalk Navan and now Monaghan.
Titanic tussle at Stradone as Crosserlough surprise the defending champions Cavan Gaels by grabbing a late equalizer to force a draw to an epic thrill filled encounter Gael’s 1-4 to Crosserlough’s 0-7 at wet and soggy Stradone. The Gael’s should have been out of sight at the interval when they only led by 1-4 to 0-2 after Danny Thomas and the rampant Franck Clancy gave them total superiority of the midfield area but the introduction of the Crosserlough giant Noel Hanley at half time changed the whole complexion of the game with Clancy losing momentum and Danny Thomas ploughing a lone furrow. Donal Crowe was man of the match and his high fielding and long kicking brought bouts of applause from the large enthusiastic gathering of spectators. John ‘Foley’ O Rourke with heroic saves kept the Gael’s goal intact after Crosserlough over ran the out of fitness Gael’s in the second half. Indeed it was left to Mickey Cusack to break the Gaels hearts with a solo run being pulled down just outside the square for ace sharp shooter Padraic Boyle to level the game with less than three minutes left for play. Noel Hanley and Sean Byers had total control of midfield in the second half. Hugo Cafferty Donal Crowe and George Crowe were the lynchpins of the Cavan defence with Eamonn McGovern Pat Gaffney and Gerard Carroll opening well but being largely over run in the second half. Cathal Young Philip Murray and Jim McDonnell were dangerous in the first half but got little chance to shine in the second half. The Gaels although not lacking in possession altogether failed to score in the second half. Scorers for the Gael’s Cathal Young 1-1 Jim McDonnell 0-2 and Phil ‘Lightening’ Murray 0-1. Padraic Boyle 0-5 Percy Gilchreest and Michael Cusack 0-1 each replied for Crosserlough.
Cathedral Choir and Altar Boys on annual outing to Bundoran travelling via Killeshandra Swanlinbar and Drumshanbo. Showery day many of the younger folk still managed a dip in the Atlantic then repairing to the Amusements. Dinner and evening meal provided in the Central Hotel. With many of the more mature members lingering on in the pubs it was all hours before the party returned via Enniskillen and the scenic Lough Erne route eventually after several stops reaching Cavan close to midnight. Songs of every type and variety were sung on the return journey. Father ABC McGrath a native of Manorhamilton and very well known in the Bundoran area led the party.
Margaret Sheridan the stunning 21 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Sheridan Saint Brigid’s Terrace in crowned the Queen of Gesteners in London. She is a machine operator in the London Borough of Gesteners and was recently second in the Miss Harringay Saving’s Queen Pageant. She is due home later in the Summer.
James Mansfield and Tommy McCormick win their heat of the prestigious Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club..
Death of the legendary James Stanley Mullery J S Town Hall Street Garage proprietor at the age of 77. Stan senior as he was known to countless customers had a thriving garage in Town Hall Street first specializing in the supply and repair of bicycles later scooters and motor bikes. He also sold petrol from the pumps outside his famous garage and resided just beside the premises first in Town Hall Street and later built a new house adjacent to the Magnet Cinema. He was one of the true pioneers of the motor trade in Cavan. Outstanding Sportsman Stan was a founding member of the old Catholic Club later in 1936 he took a lead role in the establishment of Cavan CYMS.He was one of Cavan’s best known tenors and was a leading member of the Cathedral Choir and Cavan Choral Society appearing at concerts and recitals al over the Diocese. He represented Cavan at handball and won several Ulster titles. He played golf first at the original Killynebber course and later in 1923 took a lead role in the relocation of the club to Drumelis being captain and secretary in turn. He was one of Cavan’s greatest badminton players and took a lead part in the establishment of Cavan Pavilion Club. As a member of the CYMS club Stan won many of the club’s billiard tournaments and represented the club in the famous border league against Clones Enniskillen Monaghan and the famous Legion Club in Cavan. He is survived by his wife Margaret sons Paddy Stan Dickie and Jim in England three daughters Maureen Hand Winifred Conlon and Mrs B Lee Bridge Street. Father PJ McManus cc officiated at the well attended removal and funeral Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later Saint Brigid’s cemetery in Killygarry.
July 16th 1966 Famous photograph of the Cathedral grounds after Sacristan and Caretaker Tom Fleming had cocked the mown grass into hay cocks for collection by Sean Brady of Annagelliffe illustrates the changing face of Cavan where the Convent of the Holy Rosary Sisters now stands.
Nuala and Willie O Hanlon sell their magnificent house beside the Sport’s Centre and Anglo Celt offices to Tommy McCormick proprietor of the Sport’s Centre for £4,000. The reason the family are moving to their new bungalow in Drumelis is the incessant noise on dance night’s from the revelers in the Sport’s Centre. Murphy Quinn led by Brian Murphy were the auctioneers while relations GV Maloney Solicitor’s had carriage of sale.
Crosserlough halt the Gael’s bid for two in a row and instead write the first chapter in their own record run with a comprehensive 1-6 to 1-4 victory in the senior championship replay at well attended Breffni Park. Ballyconnell beat Kingscourt 2-11 to 1-5 in the curtain raiser. Crosserlough led Cavan Gael’s by 1-2 to 0-4 at half time. The game was played in a downpour of rain but still managed to thrill the spectators with some high fielding and long accurate kicking. Gerard Finegan replaced the absent Pat Gaffney who failed to arrive in time while George Crowe cried off injured just before the throw in. John ‘ Foley’ O Rourke was outstanding in the Gael’s goal and his heroics kept the Gael’s in the match up the end. Donal Crowe Jim McDonnell and Eamonn McGovern were outstanding in defence. Centre field again was conceded after the half time break with only Danny Thomas motoring until the end. Phil Murray the veteran Cathal Young and Paddy Maguire were the only Gael’s forwards who looked dangerous. Cavan Gael’s John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Hugo Cafferty Donal Crowe Oliver Crowe Eamonn McGovern Jim McDonnell Hughie Smith Danny Thomas and Frank Clancy Cathal Young Phillip Murray PJ Carroll Terry Smith Paddy Maguire and Gerard Finegan. Subs Pat Gaffney for Gerard Finegan Oliver Cassidy for Terry Smith. Mick McCarthy was a very fair and resolute referee.
Another Charity Football Match featuring Joe Dolan and the Drifters and Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons taking on a Cavan 1952 All Ireland selection in Breffni Park with Pat Lynch and the Airchord’s supplying the music at the all star gala dance in the Sport’s Centre. The proceeds are going towards the building and outfitting of the Poor Clare Convent school.
Death of Margaret O Reilly Navan Road Dublin and formerly of Park View Cavan at the age of 88. They once had a licensed premises at Upper Main Street and the family were extremely well known and very popular in the town. Her father Frank O Reilly was a member and Chairman of Cavan Urban District Council for many years. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery .
Public meeting to examine the possibility of siting a fully heated indoor swimming pool in Cavan in Saint Augustine’s Hall where Willie O Hanlon MD of the Anglo Celt will facilitate the meeting as Chairman for the night.
July 23rd 1966 Willie and Nuala O Hanlon and family sell their well appointed home off Church Street and just beside the Anglo Celt and Cavan Sport’s Centre to Tom Fitzpatrick TD for £4,000 who was acting for the purchaser Tommy McCormick proprietor of the Sport’s Centre. The O Hanlon’s moved from their home because of the noise and disturbance long into the night from functions being held in the Sport’s Centre. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn was the Auctioneer.
Large well attended very representative meeting chaired by Willie O Hanlon very enthusiastic about the possibility of erecting a fully heated indoor swimming pool in the town elected the following committee to report back with regard to exact detail required. Chairman Brian Sullivan Vice Chairman Aíne Sullivan Secretary Michael Connolly Assistant Secretary Nellie Harding Treasurer Sergeant Peter Coogan.
Cavan Shamrock’s virtue of their 3-2 defeat of Lisnaskea qualify for the final of the Breffni Cup where they will play either the favourites Enniskillen or Clones in the final. Gerry Maguire after a number of years in self imposed exile returned in glory to the Shamrock’s goal and Shamrock’s after a disastrous stand plucked victory from the jaws of impending defeat. Gene Cullivan Dessie Maguire and Frank Lyons were the stars of a defence that was slow to settle down and Lisnaskea were good value for their 1-0 interval lead. In the second half Gerry Egan pushing forward made two of the Shamrock’s goal with some beautiful controlled play with John O Neill on the other wing adapting a much more defensive role. Goals from Andy McGahon and Eamonn O Riordan put Shamrock’s into the lead halfway through the second half. Lisnaskea leveled the tie with an own goal to leave the game balanced at 2 goals all nearing the finish. Dickie Smith captain then showed his genius with a great run through the Lisnaskea defence to set up Andy McGahon for the winner to the huge relief and delight of the home crowd. Best for Lisnaskea were T McFarlane H Gawley J Carters W Crawford R Benson and P Quinn.
Death of Mary Graham wife of Richard ‘Dickie’ Graham 1 Lake View. She was a native of Belfast but the family decided to come to Cavan after the Catholic population were burnt out in the 1920s. Her husband Richard ‘Dickie’ is a very well known horseman and former jockey. Mary Graham was deservedly popular with all her neighbours and friends being of a very giving and charitable nature. She is survived by her husband Richard sons daughters relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with burial late in Cullies cemetery .July 30th 1966 Tragic death of the great Tony ‘Champagne’ Lema after his private place crashed in Illinois USA. Tony was only 32 and is the present holder of the British Open Championship being champion in 1965-1966. He turned Professional in 1955 and only recently was in Ireland to play a charity Fourball at Milltown Golf Club Dublin with Christy O Connor Harry Bradshaw and Joe Carr.
July 30th 1966 Carmel Cahill aged 21 Lossett Moynalty Kells county Meath is crowned ‘Miss Doonaree’ at a dance in the Grenada Ballroom Kingscourt while Pearl Kinsella from Legakelly Clones is crowned ‘Miss Clones’ at Clones Carnival.
Five students from county Cavan are all expelled from the Aranmore Gaeltacht for being 20 minutes late for evening class on Tuesday night as they got caught up in the excitement of watching England beat Portugal in the World Cup semi final at Wembley. The other 220 students have gone on strike in protest at such harsh treatment by the Principal Peadar O Callaghan.
County Cavan Open Lawn Tennis photographed are the officials and winners at the presentation of Prizes on Saturday evening last at County Cavan Tennis Club Farnham Street by Rev George CA Millar. Pictured are George Fairbrother Secretary Miss P Downes Mullingar Mrs P Braddason Castlepollard J Hearn County Cavan M Fleming Sligo F Ballantine Sligo Joe McCusker Cavan Edward English Cavan George Millar BA who made the presentations Pat Mohan Cavan Miss A Campbell Cavan Moya Maloney Cavan Carmel McCormick Cavan and Sheila Cosgrove Treasurer County Cavan Tennis Club.
Cavan are out of the Ulster Under 21 championship going down to Down in Newry by 2-12 to 0-5 after Down had led at the interval by 2-7 to 0-2.
Champagne Tony Lema aged 32 his wife Betty and two friends are killed as their two engine plane crashed on the Golf Course in Illinois where he was due to play an exhibition later. Their plane was piloted by Doris Mullen of Illinois. Born in California he turned professional in 1955 and only last Saturday week played an exhibition match in Milltown Golf Club Dublin with Joe Carr Harry Bradshaw and Christy O Connor. He acquired the name ‘Champagne’ as he insisted on buying bottles of champagne for the press after his many victories.
Now or never for Donegal as they take on Down in the Ulster Senior Football Final in Casement Park Belfast after runaway wins over Cavan and Fermanagh. Down will play the All Ireland Minor champions in the curtain raiser.
Martin Jermyn and George Quinn Cavan town are pictured after beating Donegal in the Ulster Minor Doubles Handball Final at the nearby Cavan handball alley in Glenside Road.
Cavan Shamrock’s beat a Mick Lynch selection 6-2 at well attended Tierquin Park. The visitors included 6 of their 1966 League of Ireland championship winning team and a junior Hungarian international and Joe Haverty of Arsenal who thrilled the crowd with his darting dribbles on the left wing. The free scoring Eamonn O Riordan at centre forward struck with a hat trick Willie Agnew from Clones who guested for the Shamrock’s Des Lambert and Dickie Smith all managed to get their names on the score sheet. While Paul Morrissey and Mick Lynch scored for the visitors. Mick Lynch XI Tommy Taylor Waterford Jazlo Czecloe Jimmy McGeough Waterford Tom Farrell Shamrock Rovers Gene Cullivan Cavan Shamrock’s Gerry Treanor Waterford Mick Lynch Waterford Paul Morrissey Waterford and Joe Haverty Arsenal. At a reception later in the Bridge Hotel a special commemorative plaque was presented to Mick Lynch who is a former Cavan and Butlersbridge gaelic football star. Maxie McCann former great Drumcondra star was a very able and efficient referee. Gene Cullivan deputized for the absent John Giles Leeds United.
Cavan 1952 All Ireland champions defeat a Drifter’s /Mighty Avon selection in a very well attended charity football match in Breffni Park gate receipts £200. Larry Cunningham and Mick Higgins are pictured with match referee ‘Big Tom’ O Reilly just prior to the throw in. Late that night almost 1,200 patrons thronged the ‘Sport’s Centre’ to hear Larry Joe Dolan and Gregory of the Cadets sing their latest hits. Pat Lynch and the Airchord’s managed by Ballyjamesduff man Connie Lynch supplied the music..
Sympathy is extended to Maureen McDonald Church Street on the tragic death of her cousin Ray Maher?? aged 35 Solicitor Mullingar who was killed along with his 8 year old son in a traffic accident on the main Mullingar/Kilbeggan road.
Sudden death of Cavan born Joseph Hickey aged 46 in Ballina where he was holidaying with his wife and family. Now living in Shantalla Drive in Santry he was youngest son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hickey Butcher’s Main Street and Bridge Street Cavan. Educated at Drumcrave and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan he joined Aer Lingus where he worked in passenger accommodation and was manage of the City Air Terminal in Cathal Brugha Street Dublin and later Traffic Planning Department at Dublin Airport. In the course of his work he travelled extensively in Pakistan North America and Europe, He was an outstandingly charitable individual and was well known for his selfless work on behalf of mentally handicapped children and the pivotal role he played in the establishment of the Credit Union movement in Dublin. He is survived by his wife and 5 young children brothers Patrick Bernard Cavan Walter Dublin Tom BDS Cavan and two sisters Margaret ‘Maggie’ and Betty both in Cavan. His brother Michael Hickey only died in February last. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Church of the Holy Cross Shankill to Glasnevin cemetery.
The town and country are stunned at the news of the tragic death of Paddy Smallhorne aged only 21 a passenger in a car driven by 23 year old local man from Drumcrave Joe Hill at 11 am last Saturday morning at Billis Virginia Cavan. Paddy only celebrated his 21st birthday last week and he was travelling to the Phoenix Park for the motor car races when the car left the road and mounted a green grass area. Joe Hill walked free and unharmed from the car but Paddy despite not being badly injured died as a result of choking when his tongue blocked the air passage to his lungs as a result of shock and injuries and bruising to his cheek and neck. Paddy was son of Jack and Mrs Smallhorne in Coleman Road and journeyed to Cavan to greet them on their return from a holiday abroad. Educated at the Poor Clare Convent De La Salle school and Saint Patrick’ s College Cavan and the College of Technology Bolton Street, he was a Laboratory Technician at the Institute of Industrial Research and Standards Ballymun.. Paddy was a leading member of Cavan Motor Club and earlier in the month navigated for the well known Billy Morris when they were among the prizes at the Lawn Rally in Belturbet. For many years Paddy was a member of the Cathedral Choir and Cavan CBSI Musical Society where he took a leading role in their annual pantomime. He was also an instructor in Water Safety at Cavan Red Cross. His father Jack won two All Ireland senior medals with Cavan in 1933 and again in 1935 and was a leading official of GNR in the county. His mother is a member of the famous Ballybay sporting family the Lindens and is lead soprano in the Cathedral Choir as well as appearing in concerts and musical entertainment throughout the area. There was an overflow attendance at both the funeral and removal from the Surgical Hospital on Sunday evening with most of the people in floods of tears as they wept for such a noble soul and a family who had now lost their only child in such tragic circumstances. Cavan Motor Club formed a guard of honour. Father ABC McGrath officiated at both the funeral and removal with burial later in Ballybay cemetery. Jimmy McEntee a captain in D Company 8th Battalion Cavan FCA of which Paddy was a member for many years pays tribute to his dignity strength of character stating that Paddy Smallhorne would have excelled in any career he chose. Paddy was a Corporal who led from the front and was remarkable in his good humour pleasing personality leadership and excellent example to others.
August 6th 1966 Bernard Fitzsimmons and his family sell their roadside farm of land consisting of a residence and 60 acres of land at Crossreagh Ballyhaise for £8,000. Oliver Young was Auctioneer and Aodghan O Reilly Solicitor had carriage of sale.
Margaret Thackery Killinkere Virginia is pictured after she won the ‘Virginia Show Princess’ title at a dance in the Farmer’ s Ballroom Virginia on Monday last. Margaret will go forward to contest the Four Counties Show Queen title later in the year. She is a Commerce student at UCD
Confusion reigns in Cavan after Tom Brady from Cootehill controversially is sold Cavan Railway station as a site for a new Mart while Cavan Co Operative Mart led by Senator Cole and John Charles Lord of Legaland purchase as site at Latt adjacent to Saint Patrick’s College for development as a Mart.
Connie McEntee and Nicky Smith win the President’s Prize Surgeon Bertie Cullen’s prize at County Cavan Golf Club. While Bridie Farrelly Minnie McCarren and Mrs Don McMullin win Connie McEntee’s Prize later in the week.
Death of Ella Frances Smith 34 Main Street relict of the late Philip A ‘PA Smyth at the age of 72 after a short illness at Lisdarn Hospital. She ran the well known Drapery establishment of P A Smyth and Company while her husband Philip was proprietor of the adjoining ‘Erskine Hotel’. Native of county Louth she was an outstanding golfer and formed a winning partnership with her daughter in law Bridie representing Cavan on several occasions in inter club ladies’ competitions in the Granard Cup. Most pleasant decent woman she was outstandingly charming and accommodating and customer’s to her large establishment were always impressed with her knowledge and flair. She was calm pleasant cool in all circumstances and had a particular affinity with children. She is survived by her son Philip daughters Maura McEntee Monaghan and Eileen McNamee Colette Modes brother James Sharkey sister Lily McEneaney brother in law F Smyth sister in law Mrs N Tuite daughter in law Bridie Smyth son in law E McNamee and PJ McEntee Solicitor Monaghan and many grandchildren. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
The rugged Dan McCartan is pictured holding the Anglo Celt Cup after Down had beaten Donegal 1-7 to 0-8 in the Ulster senior football final at sparsely attended Casement Pak Belfast where a disappoint crowd of 23,000 saw a tough uncompromising battle where there was little scope for good clean open football and both sides insisted on pulling and dragging their opponents to the detriment of good play on a damp afternoon with underfoot conditions treacherous in Belfast. Donegal had the major potion of the play but their close over elaboration play suited the tough hard tackling Down men who adapted their tactics to first frustrate and hassle the Glen’s men before taking over in the last quarter to win their 6th senior championship since 1959. Leo Murphy and Dan McCartan were immense in the defence and try as they might Donegal never looked likely to break through for goals. They were further hampered by an injury to Sean Ferriter their star midfielder who had to be replaced after the first half after Donegal had dominated exchanges in the first half. The game was carried live for the first time by both BBC and RTE television and many blamed this for the poor attendance on a wretched day. Down scorer’s Sean O Neill 1-2 Paddy Doherty 0-3 Brian Johnston and James McCartan 0-1 each. Donegal Mickey McLoone 0-6 M Griffin and Frankie McFeeley 0-1 each. Down will now play the Leinster champions Meath in the semi final with the winners qualifying to meet Galway who accounted for Cork in the All Ireland Final on September 25th 1966.
Thrills and spills at Killygarry as the locals account for near neighbours Crosskeys 2-7 to 1-6. Mal O Reilly was by some distance man of the match with great support from Seamus McGovern in goals Packie and Michael McGovern county minor Niall O Brien John Sheridan and P Lynch. Crosskeys stars were Lee Ferguson Johnston McCaul Murphy Oliver Sheils and Smith. Referee John Johnston Cavan.
Marlene Conlon daughter of Frank and Anna Conlon Abbey Street qualifies as an SRN at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey England.
August 13th 1966 Kevin Ginnity manager of Smith’s branch Navan is promoted to manage of the flagship Cavan branch of Con P Smith and Company Garage Proprietors Dublin Road Cavan. He is a native of Kells county Meath being a member of the all conquering Drumbarragh side and brother of Fintan Ginnity well known in financial circles as manger of UDT commercial banking while one of his brothers Noel T is a well known promising comedian well known in Kells theatrical circles. He is a very talented golfer and long time member of Royal Tara Golf Club. He has a wife and 4 young daughters.
Inquest into the death of Paddy Smallhorne hears witness from Dick Mulcahy temporary ambulance driver Surgical Hospital who arrived at the scene at 11:30 identified Paddy Smallhorne and Joe Hill who was dazed and shocked but no apparent serious injuries. He late identified the body to Garda Mick Ryan at the Surgical Hospital. Death was due to respiratory failure as a result of injuries sustained in a car crash at Dromollard Virginia at 11:00 aprox. Edward Donohoe farmer Dromollard saw a white coloured car mount the grass margin while 7 year old Patrick Terence Murtagh ‘heard a loud bang saw car mount the green grass margin and disappear from sight’. Garda PJ Murtagh Ballyjamesduff gave evidence of arriving at the scene at 11:50 and seeing a man lying on the road covered with a white sheet while another man identified himself as Joe Hill the driver of the vehicle IID 94 which was damaged and he appeared nervous shocked agitated but relatively uninjured. Dr Cassidy was then on the scene and the body was removed to Cavan Surgical Hospital. Doctor BP Gathali Surgical Hospital gave evidence of identifying the dead man who had no major injuries with all arteries intact but had multiple fractures of the cheekbone bruises and abrasions to right side of neck. Death was due to Anoxia caused by the tongue blocking the airwaves t larynx and preventing air from reaching the dead man’ lungs. Superintendent McCague said that in paying tribute to Paddy Smallhorne he knew the deceased and the wonderful family he came from. Paddy was a most popular individual and was always trying to help out people in a poorer situation than himself. He has a most pleasant personality and was very popular in the town. He was a young man of great ability and promise and his death was a desperate tragedy which words could not describe as he was an only child of Jack and Mrs Smallhorne two of the town’s leading citizens. Jim Leonard Chairman of the Jury also paid tribute to Paddy and the Smallhorne family and said that it was a desperate tragedy which had shocked and numbed the community in Cavan. George V Malone represented Joe Hill at the inquest which was conducted by the County Coroner Paddy Cusack Solicitor who said it was one of the saddest tragedies he every presided at and he tendered his sincere sympathy to Jack and Mrs Smallhorne on the death of their only child.
Among the honours at Saint Patrick’s College leaving certificate results are Philip Dunne Peter O Galligan Brian Hickey Bernard J Flynn John McTiernan Daniel O Hanlon Michael Johnston Matthew Donnelly Thomas McNamara and Eamonn Boylan.
John McGinnity proprietor of McGinnity’s and McGinnity Travel Cavan is seen presenting the McGinnity Cup and replicas for competition to Micheal Smyth Secretary and Ray Griffith Vice Chairman of Cavan Shamrock’s. The first McGinnity Cup Final between the favourites Enniskillen and Cavan Shamrock’s takes place at Tierquin Park to night. The winners will receive a cash prize of £20 and the losers £5.
Bobby Moore West Ham captains England to World Cup glory after England beat Germany 4-2 in extra time to win the World Cup at wet and muddy Wembley Stadium after extra time. Tight hard fought game where the stakes were enormous Geoff Hurst who earlier in the competition replaced injured goal scorer supreme was the English hero scoring a hat trick with the other goal scored by Martin Peters. 1966: Football glory for England
England have won football's World Cup for the first time since the tournament began in 1930.
A crowd of 93,000 spectators - including the Queen and Prince Phillip - filled London's Wembley Stadium to watch the host nation play West Germany in the final game of the 1966 championships.
Another 400 million people around the world watched the keenly fought match on television.
In the final moments of extra time Geoff Hurst powered home his third goal to give England a 4-2 victory and to become the first man ever to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final.
After Germany had taken an early lead, Hurst leveled the score for England by half time with a header from a free kick taken by captain Bobby Moore.
Victory in sight
England came out with courage and determination after the break and glimpsed glory thirteen minutes from time as Martin Peters took their second goal.
But a free kick to Germany 15 seconds from full time gave Wolfgang Weber a close-range shot into Gordon Banks' goal and took the score to 2-2.
In the crucial minutes before the decisive half hour of extra time England manager Alf Ramsey was heard to rally his team, saying: "All right. You let it slip. Now start again."
A dubious goal by Hurst - glanced off the line by Weber and only given after consultation between the Swiss referee and Soviet linesman - put England ahead in the last 15 minutes, before the striker's third goal put the game out of Germany's reach.
Bobby Moore went up to the royal box to collect the solid gold Jules Rimet trophy from Queen Elizabeth.
In the largest World Cup ever - numbering 70 countries - England were among the favourites and got as far as the semi-final, against newcomers Portugal, before conceding a goal.
Back row, left to right : Harold Sheperdson (trainer), Nobby Stiles, Roger Hunt, Gordon Banks , Jackie Charlton, George Cohen (Fulham Youth Coach), Ray Wilson (Bradford City) and Sir Alf Ramsey (Manager).
Front row, left to right : Martin Peters , (Sir) Geoff Hurst , Bobby Moore, Alan Ball , and (Sir) Bobby Charlton .
Death of Caroline Halpin Ford Lodge Cavan at the age of 91. She was active and out and about up to three months ago. She was the eldest daughter of Albert JP and Georgina Hutton ‘Rockview Lodge’ Swanlinbar. She was like most young ladies of the aristocracy educated in England.. She spent some of her time with her uncle Robert Hutton MP in Putney Park Surrey. At the age of 24 she married William Henry Halpin founder of the legal firm of Allen and Halpin Church Street Cavan. They lived at Erskine Terrace Farnham Street from 1898-1933 when they moved to Ford Lodge on the death of Caroline’s mother who originally lived there. William Halpin died in 1937 and Mrs Halpin lived there with her companion Miss Beggy even after the move of her son Jack in 1962 when he retired as a Solicitor and went to live in Hollywood county Down. Caroline Halpin was an outstanding lady being an excellent tennis player and golfer being a founder member of both Cavan Lawn Tennis Club and County Cavan Golf Club. She was a horticulturist par excellent winning prizes for her produce in nearly every section at Cavan Agricultural Show. She was a fonder member of Cavan District Nursing Association and managed to secure the services of a Jubilee Nurse for the town from the Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Society. She was President of Cavan Church of Ireland Orphan Society and for many years was a member of the Select Vestry Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan. The grounds at Ford Lodge set on two acres were cultivated and maintained to the very highest standard including the provision of a private tennis court which was rolled and kept to Wimbledon standard by a full time gardener and ground’s man. Caroline Halpin was predeceased by her husband William and is survived by her two sons John R Halpin who was President of the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland in 1959 and William Richard Halpin Chartered Accountant London. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral service in Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan conducted by close friend the Venerable Archdeacon George Shire BA assisted by Rev GCA Miller BA Rector Saint John’s. Burial later took place in Templeport.
August 20th 1966 Patrick Smith at the age of 81 becomes Chairman of Cootehill Town Commissioners for a record 39th time while he is also Chairman of Cavan County Council and Monaghan Mental Health Board.
Pictured on a month long vacation to Ireland are Sandy Long 23 year old teacher from New Jersey Marilyn Flatley 22 year old Accountant and Ann Flatley 20 year old Secretary. The Flatley’s emigrated t the USA 13 years ago with their father and mother Mr and Mrs Jim Flatley and are visiting their uncle Peter in Castletara. They are pictured in Andy Breslin’s Model T Ford car at the back of the Cathedral in Cavan..
Exodus of the old Cavan businesses continue with the imminent sale of J Morris and Sons which is established over 50 years in the sale of glass china light hardware and in recent year Dinkey model cars by their son William ‘Billy’ who is a founder member and successful competitor of Cavan Motor Club..
Enniskillen become the first holders of the magnificent McGinnity Cup and replicas following their deserved 5-2 win over Cavan Shamrock’s in the Final at well attended Tierquin when over £25 was taken on the gate. Shamrock’s from the start were afflicted by severe nerves and the defence creaked every time the bal came into their path. Even Frank Lyons so dependable and solid all season had the misfortune to turn a ball from Michael Murphy that was going harmlessly wide past the Shamrock’s keeper Gerry Maguire on 10 minutes to give Enniskillen the lead. Enniskillen went two up when Des McFarlane shot low and hard past the Cavan keeper Gerry Maguire giving him no chance as the defence once again idled. With nine minutes to go to the interval the large crowd were spurred into life when after great work by Cavan Shamrock’s captain Dickie Smith centre forward Eamonn O Riordan shot high into the Enniskillen net for a 2-1 scoreline at half time. The game got rough and out of hand in the third quarter with Shamrock’s striving to secure and equalizer efficient and fair referee Jimmy Reavey from Clones had to pull the two sides apart and issue a warning in the event of rough play continuing he would have to issue ‘ marching orders’. Just after that the game was settled as a contest when Des McFarlane broke away down the left wing and shot past Gerry Maguire’s near post for a 3-1 lead to Enniskillen. Cavan Shamrock’s roared back and Dickie Smith who had a wonderful second half set up veteran attacker Andy McGahon for a headed goal which the red haired wonder boy celebrated in great style to bring Shamrock’s back to 3-2 with ten minutes left for play. Enniskillen again went on the attack and D Fitzpatrick secured number four for the Northern side. On the stroke of full time G Black converted a penalty for Enniskillen to leave the final score Enniskillen 5 Cavan Shamrock’s 2. The winners were clapped off the field by the defeated Shamrock’s side who lined up to form a guard of honour as the winners received the coveted McGinnity Cup replicas and £25 from John McGinnity who was presenting the famous trophy for the first time. In a very poor Shamrock’s defence only Gerry Egan and Dessie Maguire played to any sort of form and the rest of the defence were overcome with nerves and jitters on the big occasion. Dickie Smith Andy McGahon and Eamonn O Riordan never stopped trying in the Shamrock’s attack. Shamrock’s Gerry Maguire Frank Lyons Rick Graham John O Neill Dessie Maguire Gerry Egan Des Lambert Dickie Smith Captain Eamonn O Riordan Andy McGahon and Gene Cullivan. Referee Jimmy Reavey Clones.
Bridie Farrelly wins the Lady President’s Dorrie Smith’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. Maureen McDonald Best Gross Mrs Arnold winner of Section B. ‘Goldie’ Fleming won the Special Prize.
Mr and Mrs Rickard natives of Glangevlin return from the USA to buy 24 Highfield Road for £2,825. Brian Murphy Murphy/Quinn was the Auctioneer while Tom Fitzpatrick TD had carriage of sale.
August 27th 1966 Kathleen Cumiskey Saint Felim’s Hospital and Eileen Dalton Clones are crowned joint Queens of The Land at Arva Show.
Michael Reilly aged 60 is remanded in custody by Justice JP Gilvarry to a special sitting of Cavan District Court on the 31st August at 11:00 am charged with the murder of his brother Hugh at Stragella Upper on August 8th 1966. Tom Fitzpatrick appeared for the defendant.
Munster and Leinster Banks Royal Bank of Ireland and the Provincial Bank of Ireland with assets of over 250 million are to merge into a super bank with the establishment of Allie Irish Banks.
Meath after a listless first half spring into action to sweep aside Down in the All Ireland Semi Final at Croke Park on the score of 2-16 to 1-9. They looked a team of all the talents as Down faded after the enforced retirement of Tom O Hare at right half back after 15 minutes of the second half. Meath took over and in the second half scored 15 times once every two minutes to send a signal to the defending champions Galway whom they meet in the final on the 25th of September 1966. Gerry Quinn struck fro two well taken goals while Peter Moore was man of the match at centre field. Jack Quinn at full back was a towering presence which the Down attack could not penetrate and he had great support from the hard tackling Dinny Donnelly while Bertie Cunningham and Pat Reynolds were sound in the half back line. Up front Gerry Quinn Marty Sullivan were impressive.
Cavan Gael’s beat Kingscourt by a record 7-5 to 0-1 in the County Minor Semi Final at Stradone. They will now play the champions Killeshandra who disposed of Lacken 2-9 to 2-4 in the second semi final at Breffni Park. Paddy Blessing had only one save of note to make but was always sound Joey Browne and Ollie Malone were magnificent in defence while Joey O Keeffe dominated at midfield from the start. Tony Dunne JJ O Reilly Paddy Reilly and Paddy Murray were always dangerous in a very good attack. Scorers for the Gael’s Paddy Murray 2-0 JJ Reilly 1-2 Paddy Reilly 1-1 Joey O Keeffe 1-0 and Micheal ‘ Moucher’ Galligan 0-1. P Sherlock replied for Kingscourt. Only Dillon in goals and Sherlock played up to scratch for Kingscourt.
Big rush to dispose of ‘Ford Lodge’ after the recent death of the owner Caroline Halpin. It will be auctioned to the highest bidder at a public auction at ‘Ford Lodge’ on the 12th September 1966 with Allen and Halpin having carriage of sale.
Brother Timothy who is leaving Cavan is made a presentation on the occasion of his transfer to Bruff county Limerick by the Past Pupil’s Union at the Brother’s residence. He was for many years in charge of the Flagelot Band. Pictured are Teddy McCormack Vice Chairman Toggy Connolly Chairman and Timmy Murphy UDC Treasurer. A presentation will be made to night Friday in the Ulster Arms to Brother Cyril who is also leaving Cavan after 15 years distinguished service to the community. The presentation is sponsored by the De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union Cavan Gael’s and Cavan CBSI Musical Society.
September 3rd 1966 Ballyjamesduff is voted Ireland’s Tidiest Town securing 94 marks. Virginia the 1964 and 1965 winner wins the Regional Award while Mountnuggent is 1st in its category with 86 marks and Butlersbridge wins the Best New Entry award with 76 marks. Cavan town was first in its category jumping 15 places from last year.
The population of the Republic of Ireland jumps by 62,411 in the Census figures taken on April 17th 1966 a jump of 2.2% on the 1961 figures. Huge contrast to the trend of other years when a steady decline was detected. There are now 2,880,752 persons living in the Republic and emigration figures show only 16,771 people emigrated as against a staggering 41,000 in 1961.
Thomas Patrick Hogan aged 58 a Dublin businessman and member of the Board of CIE for the last 9 years is appointed Chairman of CIE. He succeeds CS Andrews as Chairman and will be part time while Frank Lemass a brother of Taoiseach Sean Lemass also a member of the Board of CIE is appointed to the full time post of CEO of the Company and will also continue on the Board.
Very big crowd paying £250 at the stiles see Crosserlough Gael’s master Mullahoran in a rough scrappy county senior semi final at Breffni Park 1-10 to 0-6. They will now play the winners of the Cavan Gael’s Ballyconnell game in the final in October.
Presentation to Rev Brother Cyril in the Ulster Arms attracts 250 people to bid the popular Cork born brother who was 15 years in Cavan farewell. Presentation on behalf of Cavan Gael’s of a writing set was made by Paddy Conaty Chairman of the Club while Michael Smith representing the Cavan Boys Scout’s Musical Society presented him with an electric razor and finally Timmy Murphy UDC Treasurer De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union presented Brother Cyril with a gold watch. Brother Cyril is trainer of the current county champions Cavan Gael’s and played a pivotal role in the establishment of the School’s Board in Cavan. He guided his own school De La Salle to several School League titles as well as being a founder member of Owen Roe Hurling Club. He was a delegate for the Gael’s to Cavan County Board for many years and was a great advocate of a proper youth policy in the county. Founder of the recently very successful Tops of Breffni Brother Cyril was always to the fore in the advancement of his adopted town. For many years he was the trainer of the altar servers in the Cathedral and always took a keen interest in their welfare. He was a very able administrator and coach of Cavan School’s Board. He was an outstanding drama teacher and coached and directed to All Ireland winning plays by his pupils in 1958 and 1959 ‘Iosagain’ and ‘Beatha an Scolaire’. He was an outstanding referee in football and hurling taking charge of many of the school’s minor and college’s games. One day in Breffni Park in the recent past he actually took charge of three successive games. When he came to Cavan first he threw in his lot with Cavan Slashers but in 1957 he was one of the chief motivators for the establishment of the new Cavan Gael’s .
Cavan and District AUL taking in counties Meat Cavan Monaghan and Longford formed at well attended meeting in the Ulster Arm’s Cavan on Sunday. Charles L Liddy Chairman of the AUL J Younger Secretary Tommy Rowan Assistant Secretary and Oliver Darcey Treasurer were among the dignitaries to attend the meeting outlining their desire to put football on a proper footing in Cavan and surrounding counties. After am excellent meeting Chairman Billy Davey Clone was elected as Chairman John Cormack Monaghan Vice Chairman Matt Lawless Kells Treasurer and Ray Griffith Cavan Secretary. Committee Micheal Smyth and Tommy Murray both Cavan.
Death of the legendary Mary ‘Molly’ Mallon 6 College Street in the Surgical Hospital on Wednesday. She was a dressmaker by trade and a member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most distinguished families. She was both an actress of great talent and a soprano of quality in both the Old and New Cathedral Choirs touring and performing with the Father Buchanan Choral Society. Being a skilled dressmaker she was one of the outstanding and most productive members of the Kilmore Apostolic Worker’s. She is survived by her brothers Eddie Louis Jimmy and sister Katie. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
A very youthful Laragh United inflict the first defeat on the recently formed Killygarry 2-5 to 1-4 in a great hard hitting football game at Duke Park Stradone before a very large crowd of very vociferous supporters. Clerkin Dolan Bennett Brady’s Kelly’s Smith’s and Donohoe best for Laragh while Killygarry had stars in O Reilly’s PJ Galligan Packy McGovern Des Agnew and Smith.
Helen Arnold Ann Blessing Maeve Elliott Carol Boylan Margaret Finlay Marie Goodman Rosemary Connell Mildred Cullivan and Eithne O Reilly are among the honours in the Intermediate Certificate results at Loreto College.
Presentation to Father Eddie Brady in the Town Clerk’s office in the Town Hall where he served with distinction fro a number of years as Town Clerk Cavan Urban Council from both the staffs of Cavan County Council and Cavan Urban Council. Pictured are Dermot McCarthy making the presentation to Father Eddie. Left to Right
Social and presentation from his friends and neighbours for Father Joe O Hanlon who is off to minister in the Diocese of Nottingham in England will be held in Saint Augustine’s Hall.
The staff of McCarren and Company save and donate £63 from their weekly pay packet to the Cavan Welfare Committee for the care of the elderly in the community.
AGM of Loreto Past Pupil’s Union will take place in the College next Sunday.
Thirty year old Sean Walsh achieves a double ways swim of Lough Corrib in Galway a distance of 10 miles in stormy choppy cold conditions in a very impressive 3 ¾ hours. Sean has already swam Lough Allen and Lough Erne.
September 10th 1966 Cavan UDC decide unanimously to move the 113 year old Cavan Horse Fair from the junction of Railway Road and Farnham Street to a new yet unspecified site in the town.
Brian Wray 10 year old son of Jim and Mrs Wray Moynehall is knocked down by a car while walking back to his home on Saturday last. As he crossed the Cavan Ballinagh Road he was knocked down and seriously injured by a passing motorist. He was rushed to Cavan’s Surgical Hospital where his condition is said to be comfortable. On exactly the same spot two years ago his then six year old brother was knocked down and later died of his injuries.
Cavan win the North Eastern Final of the Macra Na Feirme Question time and will now go forward to the All Ireland finals in Killarney in conjunction with the annual gathering of Macra na Feirme. Team Tom Carolan Peter O Reilly John Brady Annie Brady and Kevin Carney.
Cavan Urban Council decide to install new 125 watt fluorescent lighting on the existing poles in Cavan town despite protests from John O Rourke and the Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick TD that a system such as the new one in Virginia should be installed. The County Manager Dermot McCarthy said the ESB had offered the new proposed system free of any charge but there would be an increase in the annual payment for the current of £118 which would mean a penny on the Rates. Johnny O Rourke said that what was good enough for Virginia should certainly be the least standard that the County town should strive for and he was fed up coming into the Chamber to endorse second hand inferior jobs when Cavan should be striving for top of the range statue. Tom Fitzpatrick blamed the miserable attitude of the County Council who did not encourage any worthwhile development of the county town. He agreed with John O Rourke we need the best and anything less was only penny pinching. Dermot McCarthy was quite surprised at the attitude and said that the system he was proposing was in operation in Kells and they seemed to be happy enough with it. A system like Virginia would cost £20,000 to install in Cavan. Tom Fitzpatrick pointed out that there was a 10% grant but despite arguments against it was decided on a proposition of Maurice Jackson seconded by Joe McGovern to go ahead with the cheaper installation.
Walter Brennan Guinness Group representative in Cavan is made a presentation by the staff of the Farnham Hotel on the occasion of his transfer from Cavan . Michael Connolly Director of the Farnham Hotel made the presentation with Miss Flynn Manageress in attendance.
Mike Reilly ‘Mike’s Auto Wreck and Fairtown Motors’ sells the winning ticket number 12 in the Barmen’s Association draw. 1st Mary Rose Reilly Fairtown 2nd Margaret Reilly Fairtown 3rd Teresa Reilly Fairtown.
Cork defeat Kilkenny 3-9 to 1-10 to win their 20th All Ireland Hurling title in a thrilling final at Croke Park Dublin. Kilkenny led by 0-7 to 1-2 at the interval but Cork were the total masters in the second half.
Cavan Shamrock’s appear in their second major tournament final when they play Clones Unites in the Duncan Cup final at Villa Park Clones.
Big surprise as the all conquering Cavan Gael’s are pipped by the defending champions and league winners Killeshandra 3-8 to 5-1 in the Minor Championship final at Breffni Park. Personal triumph for Garrett O Reilly who scored 2-7 of the winner’s total. Every time he got the ball he threatened danger and was always in the thick of the action for the winners. The Gael’s got off to a flying start playing with the wind in the opening half they shot four goals and should have been much more ahead than the 4-0 to 1-3 interval lead they enjoyed. Killeshandra were supreme in second half going three points ahead with only ten minutes left after sustained pressure. Then super sub Pearse Gilroy struck with a solo goal dribbling on the floor past the Killeshandra defence to level the game. The play swung one way and then the other and the Gael’s were punished harshly when one of their defenders lifted the ball with Garret Reilly sending over the winning point with six minutes to go. The Gael’s only got what they deserved as they were totally played out of it in the second half and no remedy was forthcoming from the line. Oliver Crowed Oliver Galligan and Oliver Malone were outstanding in the first half. Joey O Keeffe was outstanding at midfield and never stopped trying while Dennis O Keeffe JJ Reilly at full forward never stopped trying. Paddy Reilly on the 40 faded after a bright start while sub Pearse Gilroy threatened danger particularly during the Gael’s period of dominance. Referee Brian O Reilly Crosserlough.
Tom Jenkins sells his newly built bungalow at Earlsvale Road to Roy and Dympna Baldwin Main Street for £3,300. Brian Murphy of Murphy /Quinn was the auctioneer while Thomas J Fitzpatrick TD Solicitor had carriage of sale.
September 17th 1966 Kathleen Conaty NT daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Conaty Killsallagh Ballinagh is appointed national teacher at Ballinagh NS replacing the very popular M Osborne BA who has retired after 40 years distinguished service.
Death of Robert ‘Bob’ Tumelty Pullabawn at his residence. He is survived by his wife sons and daughter. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Cavan Shamrock’s announce their team for Sunday’s Duncan Cup team as they welcome back George Pratt after a family bereavement. George will line out in his usual position of centre forward and in a series of changes replaces the absent Rick Graham from the team that was recently beaten in the McGinnity Cup final.
Cavan Gael’s are beaten for the second time in this year’s competition by Ballyconnell First Ulster’s 2-12 to 1-8 in a disappointing semi final witnessed by a small crowd paying £150 on the gate at Breffni Park. Ballyconnell led by 2-8 to 0-2 at the interval. Cavan Gael’s the current champions were beaten also by Crosserlough in the first round of this year’s round robin format. Ballyconnell will now play Crosserlough in the senior final at Breffni Park on Sunday October 2nd 1966.
Crubany Camogie team exact sweet vengeance on the home side Butlersbridge when they beat them 3 goals to nil having been beaten by the Bridge in their last encounter in Breffni Park by six goals to nil. The conditions for camogie were deplorable with the grass almost knee high. Jacinta Dunne Madeline O Brien Helen Sheridan Ann and Bernadette Blessing Joan Walsh and Geraldine Lyons were outstanding for Crubany while only Ann Brogan played up to expectations for a very poor lethargic Butlersbridge. Referee Michael Clancy.
M Lyons wins the Captain’s Matt McCutcheon’s prize at County Cavan Golf Club shooting a superb 64 nett. Vincent Crotty was runner up while Seamus Lawlor had the best gross.
The Mighty Avons Showband buy ‘Ford Lodge’ on 2 acres of ground adjacent to Cavan Cathedral for a record £9,250 with a view to converting the Georgian Mansion to a luxury hotel. Osborne King Megran Dawson Street Dublin were auctioneers while Allen and Halpin had carriage of sale. The property belonged to Caroline Halpin and had been in the family for over 100 years.
W Bell with navigator T Tuite from Bailieborough in an NSU Prinz win the North Louth Motor Rally with Billy Morris and navigator Mrs Marie Sheridan 2nd in a Fiat 850.
Barmen’s Association Chairman Seamus Fay Vice Chairman Liam Cooke Secretary Frank McDermott Treasurer James McEvoy. Committee Veronica Sharkey Micheal Smyth Leo Dowling Jimmy Maguire Ollie O Donnell and M Smith.
Cavan Old Folk’s Welfare Committee 1966 Chairman Margaret English Vice Chairman John O Rourke UDC Treasurer Teresa Kitson Secretary Seamus White. Committee Dr PJ Watters Dr C Brady Betty Breslin Mrs Sean O Reilly Maura Cullen Mrs E Simpson Maura Baxter Mrs James Dawson Mrs Smallhorne Kathleen McKenna and Tommy Molloy.
September 24th 1966 Wonderful photo of Gerry Brady Saint Felim’s Place receiving the James McCormack trophy from the donor and President of the Club following his stunning victory over Brendan Breslin in the Minor Snooker final last Sunday at Cavan CYMS.
Comprehensive School in Cootehill opens to receive 437 pupils over the age of 12 from a 12 mile radius of Cootehill. Co educational and non denominational the pupils were welcomed by Monsignor D Fitzpatrick PP VG Dean of Kilmore and Rev J McCabe CC Cootehill while Rev Father John O Donnell celebrated Mass in the school at the start of the school year. The school will provide facilities for the study of chemistry biology rural science domestic economy woodwork engineering and all other academic subjects available in the ordinary schools. There are 20 classrooms teacher’s library lab etc. The Architects of this the 3rd largest comprehensive in Ireland is PM Shaffrey Dublin while PJ McLoughlin Longford were the contractors with the Clerk of Works P McMahon from Clones.The in form Airmid O Hanlon wins the Lady Captain’s Prize Mrs T Aylmer’s at County Cavan Golf Club. Muriel Doherty the Secretary of the Ladie’s Club was runner up while Fiona Smith won the 9 hole competition.Galway and Meath will meet in the All Ireland Final next Sunday with Meath looking for their 3rd win while Galway are going for 3 in a row seeking their 7th All Ireland title. Shock as John Donnellan captain of the 1963 winning team fails a fitness test and is replaced by Collie McDonagh at wing half while Meath include 13 subs in their line up. Pat O Neill concludes that Galway are gone off the boil since their breakthrough win in 1963 and if Meath show the same form as in the second half of their impressive display against Down in the semi final they can dethrone the Champions. Down will play Mayo in the All Ireland Minor Final.
Cavan Shamrock’s win their first major trophy as man of the match Dickie Smith captain is presented with the Duncan Cup after and epic battle with Clones United going into extra time at Villa Park Clones before a very large crowd. In a game full of good football spills thrills and excitement Des Lambert put the Shamrock’s ahead with a great goal after 20 minutes with the spade work being done by the industrious Eamonn O Riordan. Raymond Agnew hit back for the home side with two delightful goals after great work by Jimmy Reavey and Bobby Sheerin. Then Dickie Smith struck as the game slipped close to half time he caught a ball on the volley 30 yards from goal and nearly ripped the net with a thunderbolt shot to leave the teams at 2 all at the interval. After a lot of good but inconclusive play Clones deservedly took the lead when the always brilliant Montgomery shot home to give them a 3-2 lead. Time was almost up and the trophy on its way to Clones when Dickie Smith scored one of the great individual goals head down he beat three defenders to give the Clones keeper no chance and tie the game at 3 all. Several of the Shamrock’s mentors were now on the field celebrating with the players as the long whistle went for full time. Ten minutes each side extra time was then played with no score in the first half with both sides seemingly out on their feet with exhaustion. Des Lambert with five minutes left went on a mazy dribble that brought him by four Clones defenders and into the box where he slid the ball past the Clones keeper for the winner. The referee had again to clear the pitch as the Cavan contingent celebrated. The referee soon sounded the final whistle with all of the Cavan team being carried shoulder high to the presentation area where Billy Davey Chairman of Cavan AUL an Clones United presented the famous Duncan Cup to the Cavan captain Dickie Smith. Cavan Shamrocks Gerry Maguire Frank Lyons Gene Cullivan John O Neill Dessie Maguire Gerry Egan Des Lambert (2) Dickie Smith Captain (2) George Pratt Andy McGahon. and Eamonn O Riordan. Clones United Brian Holmes Jimmy Reavey Liam Rooney D Rooney Willie Agnew Jonathan Douglas R Agnew G Montgomery Ivor Lendrum K McKenna and R Rooney.
The Mighty Avons on their first tour of Britain and the USA taking in New York Boston and Chicago are pictured with their manager Omagh native Charlie McBreen at Dublin Airport being bid farewell by the Aer Lingus Cailin Failte Gemma Kerley.Death of Bridget Jackson 4 Saint Felim’s Place and native of the Killeshandra area at a young age. She is survived by her husband and family. She was mother of the well known Anthony Jackson Brady’s Shoe Shop and an original member of the Boy Scout’s Accordion Band.. Anthony emigrated to the USA in 1964. Very well know and highly respected she worked taking in clothes for washing and other household tasks and originally lived in Wolfe Tone Street. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
September 30th 1966 Tragic death of John Joe O Reilly Kilnavara following a motor accident in London. He emigrated with the rest of the family twelve years ago. He is survived by his wife and three young children. Funeral in London.
Seventh All Ireland and third in a row Sam Maguire for a brilliant Galway team who showed the skeptics why they must be rated as one of the greatest teams of all time defeating a lack lustre Meath 1-10 to 0-7 who never showed the second half form of their semi final win over Down. Powerful all action display full of great skill and teamwork Galway should have won by at least six more points. Galway surprised the 71,569 spectators (the smallest since 1956 when 70,772 saw Galway beat Cork) by showing great appetite for battle and their teamwork at times brought gasps of amazement from the crowd which was well down owing to the installation of seats under the Cusack Stand which has reduced the capacity of Croke Park to 75,000. Galway led by 1-6 to 0-1 at half time with the Meath point coming in the 28th minute. Meath never sparked into action and were totally frustrated by a hard tackling physically more powerful Galway defence which has no weaknesses. Galway John Geraghty Enda Colleran Noel Tierney Bosco McDermott Collie McDonagh Sean Meade Martin Newell Jimmy Duggan Pat Donnellan Cyril Dunne Mattie McDonagh Seamus Leydon Liam Sammon Sean Cleary and Seamus Keenan. Sub John Donnellan for Sean Meade.
Patrick Dolan a student in Saint Patrick’s College from 1956-1961 is tragically drowned while learning to swim at Hailsholme Gravel Pits London. A non swimmer Patrick ‘Jap’ Dolan was taking instructions from a friend when he went under. Native of Drumcannon Swanlinbar Pat emigrated with the family some few years ago. Outstanding footballer with London Geraldine’s he won an East Midland’s Championship medal in 1963. Outstandingly handsome and very popular with his Elvis Presley impersonations. Rt Rev Monsignor EH Athcheson PP officiated at the funeral Mass in Saint Hugh’s Lincoln on September 16th with the coffin draped in the Lincoln Geraldine’s colours who also formed a guard of honour at the removal and funeral. Lincoln City Police motor cycle division escorted the cortege Carwick Road cemetery Lincoln.
Cavan Motor Club Jackson Cup 1st L Costello and Kevin Dolan 2nd Willie McCormack and Willie Browne and 3rd J Kearns and W Bell.
Death of the vey popular Bridget Adrian Drumcrave relict of James Adrian who died some 30 years ago. Bridget was the oldest resident of the parish at the age of 99 and was active up to 3 weeks ago. She was one of the great characters of her generation and could speak with authority of the big changes in Cavan since the Famine. She was one of the kindest and most popular residents always available to help those less well off in the community. She is survived by her nephews and nieces. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery .
Paddy and his son Sean Woods beat a national collectors of Dahlias at the annual show in the RDS Royal Horticultural Hall winning all round then with their Cavan produce that brought genuine gasps of amazement from seasoned growers. Sean who is a very well known official in Cavan Post Office and a playing member of Drumalee GFC won 1st 2nd 3rd in three classes while his father Paddy won 2nd in two classes and 3rd in another. The achievement was hailed by the Royal Horticultural growers who are planning now to hold a show in Cavan next year.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Arnold E/W Father Sean O Reilly and Mrs Aherne. Howell Cup Kathleen Sullivan and Mrs M O Sullivan.
Patrick Donohoe well known farmer and Merchant Ballyhaise is killed while cycling back from an outlying farm of land on Friday night being knocked down by a car on the main Cavan/Ballyhaise road just 100 yards from his home. He was a native of Kilnabrick Derrylin and opened a business in Ballyhaise some years ago. He is survived by his wife one son and three daughters.
October 7th 1966 Thomas P Kelly Sales Director of Fleetwood Brushes presents the trophy for best kept business premises in Ballyjamesduff the national tidy town winners for 1966 to Peter and Mrs Shaffrey ‘Percy French Hotel’ Ballyjamesduff while James Smith accepts the overall award from Dr TJ O Donnell Director General of Bord Failte. Paddy McGowan Butlersbridge is pictured receiving the ‘best new entry’ award for Butlersbridge at the presentation ceremony in Ballyjamesduff.
Most Rev Doctor O Callaghan Bishop of Clogher in an address read at all Masses in the Diocese forbids his flock to attend Winter time dances after 12 midnight. The holding of Carnivals for parochial purposes is strongly forbidden and none of the flock may travel by car to outlying Diocese to attend such functions. The Dance Hall Owners Association take issue with the Bishop and appeal for an all the year round finish at 1 am as the Hotels in the area run functions with full bar licenses until 1:30 am. Justice JP Gilvarry appeals to the authorities for leadership in deciding a nationwide rule for both licensed and unlicensed dances. In the mid 1950s when Dr O Callaghan became Bishop of Clogher dancing at most venues in the Dioceses did not finish until 3 am.
Erskine Childers Tanaiste and Minister for Health unveils the plaque proclaiming Ballyjamesduff as Ireland’s Tidiest Town 1966. Pictured are Peter Devine BE Ballyjamesduff Dr TJ O Driscoll Director General of Bord Failte and Patrick Cusack Solicitor Chairman of Ballyjamesduff Tidy Town’s Committee.
Crosserlough Gaels win their 3rd title when winning the worst ever county senior final beating Ballyconnell 3-13 to Nil at well attended Breffni Park. Crosserlough led by 3-7 to Nil at half time and took their foot off the accelerator at half time with the crowd heading for the exits from early in the second half. Just so poor it was an unbelievably poor attempt by the West Cavan men to compete and they were overcome by nerves after a very impressive campaign with many of the pundits tipping them to win their first ever title. The problems all stemmed from midfield where Sean Byers and Noel Hanley were in devastating form and despite only playing at half pace toward the end Ballyconnell had nobody of this class to compete. Only Tom Maguire the recently retired Cavan and Ulster star Mick Hoban sub J O Connor and Garrett O Reilly a minor star of 1966 could compete and nobody else from the Ballyconnell side except goalkeeper Matt McHugh the present Cavan county custodian who could not do anything to stem the tide and brought off some miraculous saves to save his side from an even heavier defeat. Crosserlough thus emulated their counterparts of 1958 who beat Cavan Gaels in hugely controversial circumstances 3-7 to 3-4 thanks to a brilliant Jimmy ‘ Miller’ Smith goal with time almost up. In 1961 Crosserlough beat Ballinagh 2-8 to 2-3. Noel O Reilly who came on as a sub Brian O Reilly Dennis King Sean Byers Noel Hanley and Sean Lynch now have three senior championship medals. The referee for Sunday last was Mick McCarthy Cavan Gael’s.
County Cavan Badminton AGM is held in the County Hotel Cavan with clubs from Cavan Kilmore Bailieboro Saint Anne’s Bailieboro Arva Kingscourt and Virginia in attendance. President Dean Turkington Kilmore Vice Presidents Seamus Morris Arva and Fred Duffy Virginia Secretary Mrs Turkington Kilmore Treasurer Leo McDonald Cavan PRO John McCormack Cavan.. Selection Committee Dean Turkington Fred Duffy and Seamus Morris.
Death of Patrick O Keeffe Billis Cavan at the age of 85. Member of the old Drumcrave fife and drum band he played gaelic football with Behey Benburbs and Drumalee GFC. Three of his grandsons are members of local GAA clubs. He took and active part in the war of Independence and fought on the Republican side in the Civil War. Distinguished member of Cavan Old IRA who provided a guard of honour at the funeral where the coffin was draped in the Tricolour. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery .Vandals loose after dances on Saturday and Sunday nights rip up shrubs from tubs and in one instance tip over the tube onto the footpath. No civic spirit desperate appearance of the town after late night thuggery.
Outing of County Cavan for 36 elderly people ends up in the Town Hall where they were entertained to a lavish tea with musical items by Mel Doherty Cavan Boy Scout’s Band Breffni Balladeers and many other local artistes. Maurice Jackson kindly provided the transport free of charge and the event was sponsored by Cavan Old Folk’s Welfare Committee.
Saint Patrick’ s College Past Pupil’s Union 1966. President Patrick McDonald Chairman Joe Flood Secretary Des Gilroy and Treasurer Gerry O Reilly. The annual 15th dinner dance will take place in Jury’s Hotel Ballsbridge on 15th November and past pupils from Loreto and the Royal School Cavan are cordially invited to attend.
October 14th 1966 Saint Joseph’s Church in Ballyjamesduff is blessed and officially opened by the Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn. There were 11 priests in the Sanctuary led by Rev Monsignor D Fitzpatrick PP Vicar General of the Diocese of Kilmore. Master of Ceremonies was Father James Duffy. Following the blessing Mass was celebrated by Bishop Quinn with deacon Father James Duffy sub deacon Rev M O Reilly. Among the distinguished capacity attendance was Rev Mr Fletcher MA representing the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church and Mrs Fletcher Farnham Street Cavan. Phil Cullivan Gaffney Cullivan was the Architect while the contractor was Paddy Doherty Oldtown Cavan.
Longford win their first ever National League after first beating New York 1-18 to 0-17 and then losing to New York 0-10 to 0-9 in the Final proper at Croke Park Dublin. Thousands lined the route to welcome home the champions as they made their way home in triumph on Monday evening to a reception in Longford town where over 15,000 were on hand to greet their heroes. Bonfires blazed on the hills throughout the county as the team were escorted on a lorry to the Market Square where Brendan Bardon the Longford captain raised the cup in triumph. The Mullingar Brass and Reed Band led the parade and the team were welcomed home by the Adm of Saint Mel’s Cathedral Father P A McGovern and Rev Canon McLoughlin. J Flynn Chairman of the Longford County Board presided and the team were entertained to a meal in the Longford Arms which was festooned with the Blue and yellow colours of the new champions.
The ESB are installing the new lighting system in Cavan town which is a huge improvement on the old system and is being installed by the ESB free of charge.
Cavan Freedom From Hunger 1966 Chairman Jimmy Finlay Vice Chairman Paddy O Reilly Treasurer Kathleen Lunn and Secretary Anselem Lovett.
More confusion reigns on the future shape of Cavan Cattle Mart. With the co operative continuing to canvas farmers for share capital for the site they recently purchased in Drumgola and for which planning permission has been recently applied for to Cavan County Council. Meanwhile Brady Brothers led by Tom Brady Senior from Cootehill are preparing to open their recently purchased premises at Cavan Railway Station as the local cattle mart.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Annie McEneaney and Ann Kelly E/W Surgeon Maloney and AG Hunt.
Congratulations to Michael Sheridan Inspector of Agriculture and native of Urney Ballinagh who has been appointed CAO of the Cavan branch. Michael is presently Deputy Chief Agricultural Officer in Roscommon.
October 21st 1966 As 8,000 farmers descend on Dublin blocking traffic in the main thoroughfares for over three hours, Charlie Haughey refuses to meet them on arrival at the Department of Agriculture prompting the baying shouting whistling noisy farmers to stage a sit down protest outside the Department’s Office’s. The nationwide protest is looking for ‘A New Deal; for farmers.
Joe Hill Stragelliffe Cavan is charged with dangerous driving of a motor car at New Inns Ballyjamesduff causing the death of twenty year old Patrick Smallhorne. Superintendent BP Kelly prosecuted while George V Maloney Junior was for Joe Hill . The case was adjourned to Cavan District Court later in the week.
Bishop Austin Quinn blesses the new Comprehensive School in Cootehill also in attendance was the Dean Of Kilmore Monsignor D Fitzpatrick PP VG Father John O Donnell Rev P Smith Maudabawn and Rev J McCabe CC Cootehill. The new co educational non denominational super school the third biggest in Ireland was officially opened by Donagh O Malley Minister for Education.
At Cavan District Court before Justice JP Gilvarry Joe Hill of Drumcrave Cavan was charge with dangerous driving causing the death of Paddy Smallhorne at Drumullagh New Inn. Superintendent BP Kelly prosecuted and George V Maloney appeared for the defendant. The case was adjourned to a special hearing of Cavan District Court on November 3rd 1966.
Jimmy Magee and his All Stars finish the season on a high note when they played the Mighty Avons/Drifters selection before a large crowd at the White City Stadium in London. Later over 6,000 people attended the all star dance in the Galtymore Ballroom in Cricklewood London where Pat Lynch and the Airchords were the featured artistes. Since their first game on the 6th June in Ballyjamesduff they have played in 17 venues raising over £20,000 for various charities throughout Ireland. Centres visited include Ballyjamesduff Tullow Dublin Navan Tullamore Kilkenny Athy Castlebellingham Maynooth Longford Gorey Carlow Carrick on Shannon and Carrick on Suir. Stars such as Brian Poole and John Giles have joined the stars of Irish radio and TV in entertaining thousands throughout Ireland. 52 players were used in the 17 matches and ever presents were Jimmy Magee Liam Campbell Gerry O Brien and Ballyjamesduff man Connie Lynch.
Drumalee score well merited 4-4 -1-3 home win over the Junior Champions Castlerahan at bottomless Drumalee on Sunday in the Junior League. Joey Browne and Seamus Fay were outstanding in defence while Dennis O Keeffe gave a powerful performance scoring at will with great support from Micheal Greenan and Fergus McCauley. Frankie Walsh after a poor second half was moved to midfield where he had the proverbial ‘stormer’ in the second half. Scorers Dennis O Keeffe 3-0 Donie Fay 1-0 Seamus McCauley sub 0-2 and Micheal Greenan 0-2.Referee Mick McCarthy Cavan Gaels excellent referee allowing the play to flow.
Cavan Motor Club Breifne Trophy 1st N Smith and R Tuite. Eighteen competitors All cups won by the members will be presented at the annual gala dinner dance in the Ulster Arms on November 3rd 1966.
Tadhg Connolly and Paddy McCormack will be in charge of the projector at the UNICEF film show in Saint Augustine’s Hall at which members of the nation executive will attend to make arrangements for a collection throughout the county of Cavan. Paddy is a son of Tommy McCormack the long time projectionist in the Town Hall and nephew of James McCormack the projectionist in the Magnet Cinema for over 25 years.
Third winner for Phil Gargan in the Hospital Sweepstake. This time a ticket sold by Phil wins £100 in the Cambridgeshire Sweep. Michael ‘Red Mickey’ Smith from Oakvale Service Station Farnham Road and Laurence Smith Saint Phelim’s Hospital own ½ of the winning ticket while the other half is shared between Nurses McQuade Meehan Lynch and Donohoe all of Saint Phelim’s Hospital.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard E/W Mr and Mrs Brady.
Sympathy is extended to Garda Sergeant Bill Gaffey on the death of his sister Kate Kelly Athlone.
Sympathy is extended to John McGinnity and family Bridge Street on the death of his father Peter McGinnity General Merchant Eshnadarragh Roslea County Fermanagh on Tuesday last.
Untimely death of Doctor Maura Corr Farnham Street at the age of 62. She was a native of the Belturbet area and wife of Bernard Corr Dental Surgeon Farnham Street. She was sister of Conor Rudden Creeney Belturbet Hugh O Reilly Uragh Belturbet and aunt of TP O Reilly Solicitor and Chairman of Cavan County Board GAA and Aogh O Reilly Solicitor Cootehill. She was sister in law to Rev Larry Corr PP Virginia and J F Corr a member of Cavan County Council. Her eldest so Lieutenant Brian Corr Army Aer Corps was tragically killed in a plane crash at Shannon Airport 5 years ago. She is survived by her husband Bernard and son Felim. There was a large and very representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery with Father ABC McGrath officiating.
Memorial to Senator Patrick Baxter to be officially blessed and unveiled at 11 am in Killygarry cemetery next Sunday. The memorial has been erected by the National branch of Fine Gael.
October 28th 1966 Frank Griffin Agent Bank of Ireland for the last 4 ½ years is made a presentation on the occasion of his transfer to Dun Laoire branch of Bank Of Ireland. His son Alan Griffin has just been awarded a first class honours degree in Classics at Trinity and as a result of his exams he has been rewarded with a Research Scholarship to Peter House College Cambridge.
Patrick Lynch aged 10 son of Mr and Mrs James Lynch Drumora Crossdoney is killed when he falls from a chestnut tree 20 feet to his death after one of the branches gave way. He was on his way home from Corlia National School when the accident happened and was rushed to Cavan Surgical Hospital unconscious where he died some hours later.
Ann O Reilly Drumcarbin House is awarded the prize as best in special subjects in nursing exams and Ann Smith Abbey Street 1st in Junior exam at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey England.
Loreto pupils stage the musical version of ‘The Scarlet Pimpernel’ to packed audiences for five nights at the College. Catherine Cullivan was Lady Blaheney Mary English was Chavelin. The production was by Marie Cranny. Costumes were by PJ Bourke Dublin. Pictured are Catherine Cullivan Mary Murray Mary Murphy Dympna Maguire Thecla Smith Mary English Joan Whelan who played the ‘Prince of Wales’
Benny and Kathy Conaty empty the famous bottle that adorns their counter in their tidy public house in Connolly Street which amounts to £9-10-3 which they bring to the local Post Office to be converted to a money order for Gorta and Freedom from Hunger campaign only to be informed that the Post Office will not accept anything less than £21 in small change in exchange for post office money orders. At the present rate the money collected would keep a child from starving for 18 months.
Cavan CYMS 1966 President Paddy O Reilly Vice President Jimmy McCormack Secretary Michael Higgins Treasurer Myles Higgins . Committee Micheal Smyth Tony Donohoe John O Neill Joe O Rourke and Mickey Breslin.
Cavan Bridge N/S PD Maloney and AG Hunt E/W Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan.
November 4th 1966 Cavan Town win the best angling centre award for the 3rd time in a row in the competition sponsored by the Angling Times’ for which there is a prize of £100 free advertising in their magazine. They also won the top award and special prize of £200. In 1964 Cavan tied for 1st place with Carrick on Shannon in 1965 they won it outright and this year they achieved a complete new standard for their facilities and signage to guide the visiting anglers. Honorable mention was made of ‘Cavan’s Mr Fisherman’ Hugh Gough who has single handedly orchestrated this huge leap forward for Cavan town which is now the envy of all the angling centres in the country with record numbers of coarse anglers flocking to Cavan every year particularly from Great Britain.
Rosaleen O Dowd Latnadrona Crosserlough is crowned County Cavan Dairy Queen at Castlerahan Annual social in the Sheelin Shamrock Hotel on Sunday night last.
Senator Michael Hayes unveils the new headstone erected at the grave of the late Senator PF Baxter at Killygarry cemetery. Father Joseph Dolan Adm Cavan presided and blessed the stone while pictured are Declan O Reilly grandson Ursula Baxter granddaughter Laurie Baxter granddaughter Peter O Reilly son in law Monica O Reilly daughter Una Baxter daughter Ursula Baxter daughter Mary Baxter daughter in law and Colm Baxter son. Among the attendance was General Richard Mulcahy and Father Joe Dolan Adm led the crowd in reciting a decade of the rosary for the deceased Senator and County Councilor.
Death of the ‘Fighting Chaplain’ Father Corr 29th American Forces 1914-1948 War. He was Pastor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church East Orange. Native of Ballinagh he was educated at Drumcrow NS Saint Patrick’s College and Sexton Hall College New Jersey where he was ordained for the Diocese of Dewark in 1911. He was a frequent visitor in his early years in America but was not home since 1930. He is survived by Father Thomas Corr New Jersey Very Rev Laurence Corr PP Virginia Bernard Corr BDS Farnham Street Patrick J Corr New York John Francis Corr County Council Moynalty one sister Margaret O Reilly Dublin. He was cousin of the very popular Father Larry Corr PP Kilmore.
Mary Baxter of the Rival’s Inn is the new Secretary of ‘Ian and The Hi Lows’ Fan Club and invites all who are interested in joining the club to contact her for signed photographs and up coming appearances of Ian and the popular Lough Gowna Band in the Cavan area.
Youth Social for Halloween in aid of the Gorta Freedom from Hunger appeal raises £2-11-6 which is being sent on to Gorta.
November 11th 1966 Sean Lemass resigns and after a week of speculation whether son in law Charlie Haughey or bitter rival George Colley would succeed him Fianna Fail nominated compromise candidate Jack Lynch who was elected by Dail Eireann to the post of Taoiseach. Liam Cosgrove was proposed by Fine Gael and Brendan Corish by the Labour Party. Later Jack Lynch went to Arus An Uachtarainn to receive his seal of office. On his return to Dail Eireann he announced the following Cabinet. Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Frank Aiken Transport Power Post’s and Telegraphs Erskine Childers Agriculture Niall Blayney Local Government Kevin Boland Lands and the Gaeltacht Micheal Moran Defence Michael Hilliard Finance Charlie Haughey Justice Brian Lenihan Social Welfare Padraic Brennan Education Donagh O Malley Industry and Commerce George Colley and Health Sean Flanagan.
Next Sunday is a red letter day at Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan which will celebrate its 150th Anniversary. Lord Farnham will read the first lesson while Venerable Archdeacon Shire will read the second lesson. Bishop EFB Moore Bishop of Kilmore Ardagh and Elphin will preside and preach the key address. As usual Mrs E Daniels ‘Drumard House’ is on the organ and all denominations are invited to attend. The ceremonies will be carried live on Radio Eireann on Sunday morning.
In his last hours as Taoiseach Sean Lemass breaks the deadlock which led to Minister Charlie Haughey locking out a delegation from the NFA led by Rickard Deasy. After three weeks out in the cold the delegation are warmly received by the Taoiseach and Charlie Haughey Minister for Agriculture.
The Royal School Past Pupils hold their annual dinner dance in the Park Virginia. Pictured are Mervyn Johnston Myrtle Henderson Mrs Jimmy Dawson President Mr J Barrows Jimmy Dawson Treasurer Mr K Mills Mrs Derek Morris Secretary Derek Morris Douglas Anderson and Sadie Kennedy.
Sympathy is extended to Charlie BDS and Dr Brian Gallagher Cavan footballers on the death of their mother Eva Gallagher at the Mater Private Hospital in Dublin.
County Cavan Dart’s League 1966 Chairman Frank Nannery Secretary C Kavanagh Treasurer S Sheridan. Committee B Galligan P Reilly C Reilly Tommy Murray V Reilly John Brogan T Smith. Meeting held in ‘The Blue Moon’ Bridge Street and eight teams have been affiliated.
Virginia Blues defeat Redhills 2-9 to 0-5 in the Junior Championship Final Replay. Bad tempered game with frequent outbreaks of fisticuffs before a ‘hand full of spectators’ in cold but perfect conditions at Breffni Park.
Death of the famous John Igoe 21 College Street Cavan’s last saddler at Saint Felim’s Hospital after a short illness. He has his premises on the site of Maurice Brady’s shop beside Hourican’s. He was a native of Galway and was himself an excellent horseman riding out in many point to point races in the area. Very dapper neat appearance with a beautiful tended moustache and full head of silk white hair. He was a wonderful character and welcomed children into his premises to behold the wonders of a bygone age illustrate in coloured pictures of race horses all around the walls of the shop that had its own distinctive smell and neat appearance. Jim Galligan who shared the business with him was an accomplished jockey and a star of the Cavan Point to Point meeting at Killymooney. John Igoe is survived by his wife family and sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery.
Over 1,000 attend the visitation of Killygarry cemetery where Father Joe Dolan Adm led the congregation in reciting the rosary and prayers for the dead while Father Patrick J Gargan officiated at Benediction in Saint Brigid’s Church.
Brian Murphy continues to dispose of the spare property in the town at record high prices this time it’s an unoccupied site in Church Street with a garage and other buildings fetching £3,000 for Tractamotor’s with John V Kelly having carriage of sale.
Barry O Sullivan will give the recital this week at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
D O Rourke Dublin will give a lecture on the proper way to take the best photographs at Cavan Photographic Club in the Farnham Hotel.
PJ Carroll from College Street a member of Cavan Gael’s football club is the lucky winner of the star spot at the Anglo Celt staff dance in the packed Town Hall. PJ is pictured receiving the £20 from colleague Ray Griffith Vice Chairman of the organizing committee.
November 18th 1966 Thomas ‘Tommy’ Goldrick ‘Cill Mor’ is elected Area Director Cavan Red Cross . He was the Unit Officer of Cavan Town Red Cross for the last four years and succeeds Seamus White who served in the post for the last two years. Tommy is an Inspector with the Department of Social Welfare.
Jack Lynch on his first day in Dail Eireann appears like Santa Claus when he announces a National Loan to raise £25 million offering a stupendous interest rate of 7 ½ %. With each unit costing £100. No surprise when his Minister for Finance Charlie Haughey tells the Dail the following week that the Loan has been oversubscribed.
Cavan Parish Church founded just after the Battle of Waterloo in 1816 has served each passing generation and nurtured it witnesses to the Glory of God so states Rev EFB Moore Bishop of Kilmore Ardagh and Elphin at the 150th anniversary celebrations in Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan where church and state gathered to bear witness to the sacred and historic edifice. Father ABC McGrath represented to Bishop and Catholic priest of the Diocese of Kilmore while Rev Mr Fletcher MA represented the Presbyterian Church. Lord Farnham read the first lesson followed by Venerable Archdeacon Shire reading the second lesson. Mrs J Anderson was in charge of the Choir which was augmented by the Choir of the Royal School. Mrs E Daniels was on the organ. Included in the congregation were Rev John Anderson MA Headmaster of the Royal School Paddy Smith TD Tom Fitzpatrick TD Chairman of Cavan UDC John Tully TD Senator Paddy O Reilly Murmod Virginia Patrick Smith Chairman of Cavan County Council Senator J C Cole Senator Seamus Dolan Dermot McCarthy County Manager and Carmel McDonnell Town Clerk Cavan. The ceremony was relayed live on Radio Eireann.
Cavan Shamrock’s win thriller against Mel Celtic after extra time in the first round of the Junior Cup thus qualifying for the Cavan/Louth area final where they now play the favourites Drogheda United in the final. Shamrock’s led at the interval by 3-1 thanks to goals from Dickie Smith 2 and flying winger Des Lambert who had the proverbial ‘stormer’ After the break John Callaghan pulled one back for the Drogheda side to leave it 3-2 and on 20 minutes Dickie Smith had the goal of the game to complete his hat trick with a blaster from 30 yards that almost pulled the netting from the stauncheon. Thanks to a gritty fight back Mel Celtic leveled the game but in extra time and in fading light the two tired teams were separated by a late Eamonn O Riordan goal complete the scoring for Shamrock’s and giving them a passage to the final 5-4 on aggregate. Rick Graham was tenacious at left back while Frank Lyons covered well for new goalkeeper Pat Kinsella who brought off some very courageous saves in goals. John O Neill Dessie Maguire and Gerry Egan as usual were a tower of strength and the forwards were kept well supplied with the ball. Eamonn O Riordan was outstanding at centre forward linking well with captain and man of the match Dickie Smith while PJ Maguire Des Lambert and Johnny Cusack always threatened danger.
N/S Joan O Hanlon and PD Maloney E/W Tommy McCormick and Jim Mansfield.
November 25th 1966 Killygarry take their chances to beat Drumgoon 2-7 to 2-2 in the Junior League Semi Final at Breffni Park. For once Packy McGovern and PJ Galligan played second fiddle at midfield but the Killygarry forwards made much better use of their limited possession to win by 5 points and earn their first final entry. M Galligan and Malo Reilly were immense in defence while county minor Niall O Brien veteran Dessie Agnew and the Galligan’s capitalized on limited possession.
Death of one of Cavan’s best known and most respected residents Charlie McDowell 16 Breffni Terrace at the age of 76. For many years he was a Sergeant in the British Army and was mentioned in dispatches during combat in the 1914-1918 World War. He represented Labour on Cavan UDC for many years and was a great advocate for those less well off in proving housing and assistance when required. His wife died seven years ago. There was a large and representative gathering at the funeral in the Cathedral where the members of the Labour Party and the ITGWU formed a guard of honour. Burial later took place in Cullies cemetery .
Cavan Saint Vincent De Paul make their annual appeal and house to house collection in the town having increased the fuel allowance for all of their clients this year. Last year the Society spent £641 on 885 visits to those in need and need even more funds to meet the growing demand and rising costs of fuel food and clothes.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Aidan Leahy and Jim Burke E/W Gerry Hunt and PD Maloney.
In the Cavan CYMS Snooker Handicap Kieran Cullivan beats Jimmy Keogh Dessie Gumley beats Michael Bravendar Michael Higgins beats Martin Jermyn and Hugh Cosgrove beat Benny Cafferty.
Kathleen Brady Town Hall Street Music Teacher will give the Recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arm’s Hotel.
December 2nd 1966 Bernadette Flynn the popular Manageress of the Farnham Arms Hotel is representing Cavan on Board of Trade Mission to Lancashire where she gives sell out speeches outlining the cheap excellent holidays available in the Cavan area to audiences in Manchester and Liverpool.+
Judge H E Wedlock who was born and raised at ‘Springville’ Earlsvale Road (Rick and Carmel Lewis’ house) is officially welcomed back to Cavan on his first visit as a judge of the Circuit Court. Paddy Cusack now the Father of the Bar Peter JF McDwyer County Registrar spoke about him as an old colleague and friend. With Judge Wellwood remarking that when he set out on a career in law Paddy Cusack was in fact the ‘Baby of the Bar’ and now he has graduated all these years later to be ‘Father of the Bar’ in county Cavan. Judge Wedlock is an internationally well known pianist.
Doctor Brian Boydell conducts the Dublin Orchestral Players in a musical extravaganza at Loreto College Cavan.
Best year yet for Cavan Parochial Sale of Work when they report that all items cleared in record time at their annual event in the Town Hall.
Vincent Cahill former Castlerahan and Cavan Junior star wins his second senior county championship in Meath when he helps Columcille Gael’s Kells to victory on Sunday last having already won a Meath senior championship with Navan O Mahony’s in 1963. Vincent is a brother of Tony and Dessie Cahill stars of the present Castlerahan team who are Junior champions in Cavan.
Cavan Shamrock’s will play their last game of 1966 when they face Drogheda United in the Final of the Cavan/Louth Junior Cup while their minor take on Longford Town on December 10th in the Youth Cup.
Funeral of John C Smith Belfast and native of Drumcrave in Cullies cemetery . He was killed on the Lisburn/Newtownbreda road while returning to Cavan on Friday evening last. He was very popular and extremely well known in both Cavan and Belfast while his older brother was killed five years ago when he fell from his bicycle near his home. His untimely death is mourned by his brother and five sisters who are sympathized in their loss/.
Untimely death of Patrick Paddy Lennon in Surrey England at the age of 34. Eldest son of John and Bridget Lennon Saint Bridget’s Terrace he was very well known in Cavan and was an outstanding member of Cavan Harps and Crubany GFC with whom he won Junior and senior honours including a senior league medal in 1949. He is survived by his wife and family one brother John in England Mrs Mary Thompson USA Anna Johnston and Bridget Lennon Cavan.
Cavan Girls Club stage their annual musical extravaganza of dancing singing and comedy in the Town Hall on December 11th and 12th 1966.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Burke and Matty Corcoran E/W Owen McGovern and Father PJ Gargan.
December 9th 1966 Post Office has to be evacuated as all of Church Street is threatened by a fire which was fanned by the fresh breeze and shortage of water pressure. Fire broke out in the premises of Bridget Ann ‘Baby’ Whelan’s and quickly spread upstairs to the offices of Allen and Halpin Solicitors with workers transferring the multiple files and papers in an emergency to premises of John V Kelly nearby. The fire broke out as hundreds of people were making their way to the Cathedral for First Friday Mass. Cavan Fire Brigade were quickly on the scene but found no water pressure in the mains Stan McCarthy Fire Chief quickly ordered his men to roll out over 200 yards of hose to the Kinnypottle River and the fight began to contain the quickly spreading fire. Killeshandra Cootehill Ballyjamesduff and Belturbet Brigades were called in to give a hand. The McPhillips and Doyle families were evacuated from a top storey flat and as the fire spread the night Telephonists were evacuated for over an hour leaving Cavan without any telephone communication. With the wind easing and the increase in water pressure the brigades brought the outbreak to a conclusion in just over 2 hours. The Doyle and McPhillips families were accommodated over night in the nearby Surgical Hospital. Extensive damage to all buildings owned by Mrs Maureen McDonald particularly Whelan’s where the store was full of the Christmas stock.
Death of Cavan’s oldest person Anne Clarke ‘The Bridge’ Killinkere at the age of 103 in Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. Born on July 3rd 1864 she received the President’s Eamonn De Valera’s gift of £5 on the occasion of her 100th Birthday on July 3rd 1964. She was 3rd eldest of the family of ten of Andrew Clarke ‘The Bridge’ Killinkere. She attributed her long life to plenty of exercise fresh air wholesome food. She was aunt of A Clarke NT Virginia and E Clarke NT Oldcastle.
John M Fitzpatrick ‘Villa Maria’ Cootehill son of Peter Law Agent and Rose Nee Taggart qualifies as a Solicitor. Educated at Cootehill NS Saint McCartan’s College Monaghan and UCD John is a nephew of Tom Fitzpatrick TD . He did his apprenticeship with his uncle Tom in Farnham Street Cavan.
Rev George Millar on behalf of the Select Vestry Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan makes a presentation to Mrs E Daniels who was as usual on the organ and Mrs John Anderson The Royal School who trained and conducted the combined choirs of the Royal School and Cavan Parish Church at the 150th celebration s of Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan. Both ladies were presented with inscribes hymnals. Mrs Daniels has been playing the organ since she was 14 and has been organist in Cavan Parish Church since 1920.
Ulster Novices Championships over 4 mile at Cornafean is won by Gerry Craig Oak Leaf Derry in a time of 25:55 Oliver Harvey Keady was 2nd and 3rd P Kelly Glasslough Harriers Monaghan. Teams 1st Roger Casement’s Belfast 2nd Keady Armagh and 3rd Glasslough. Danny McDaid skipped over the demanding 3 mile course to record a very impressive victory with PJ Leddy Ballinamore out of sight in 2nd place. Brian McEnroe was the best Cavan competitor in 15th position over the punishing 3 miles of hills and dales at Monery. Cornafean were 5th team.
Cavan Shamrock’s beaten 5-3 in the FAI Junior Cup in atrocious weather conditions in a thrilling and entertaining game at Tierquin. Pat Kinsella in the Cavan goal made his one and only mistake when he misjudged a lob by P Campbell of Drogheda to give the visitors the lead on 10 minutes but man in form Eamonn O Riordan equalized with a typical solo goal using his immense strength to fend off a number of Drogheda defenders to shoot to the corner of the net. Jimmy Fay restored Drogheda’s lead soon afterwards and B Tiernan put Drogheda in cruise control by shooting another when the Cavan defence were caught out. Rick Graham who had a mighty game for the Shamrock’s kept up his attacking mode and it paid off just before half time when he got through to shoot the Shamrock’s second goal leaving the interval score at 3-2 in favour of Drogheda United. The impressive B Tiernan lost his marker and put Drogheda into a 4-2 lead early in the second half. With 12 minutes left for play Des Lambert sent in an in swinger from a corner and Shamrock’s had closed the gap to just one goal with plenty of time left. Drogheda after absorbing a period of intense Cavan pressure broke away impressively and Frank Thornton went through to beat the Cavan keeper Kinsella to give Drogheda an unassailable lead. Team Pat Kinsella Martin Clarke Dessie Maguire Gerry Egan Frank Lyons John O Neill Des Lambert Dickie Smith Eamonn O Riordan Rick Graham and PJ Maguire.
ICA Choir will perform Carols in Cavan town on Friday and Saturday next in aid of ‘Gorta’s Freedom From Hunger’ appeal.
Cavan Bridge N/S Cyril Arnold and L Burke E/W Owen McGovern and Angela Clarke.
Another door to door collection in all areas in the town for the Children’s Christmas Tree as which gifts will be distributed to the children of all the local schools from 4-10 years old.
Committee formed to aid the victims of the recent tragic fire in Church Street in which the Doyle and McPhillips family lost all their possessions. Subscriptions can be sent to Dr Brian Galligan Farnham Street Brian Murphy 89 Main Street or Matt Connolly ‘The Royal Pharmacy’ adjacent to the Farnham Hotel.
December 16th 1966 On one of Cavan’s busiest days in the run up to Christmas 1966, the local branch of the NFA hold a rally with 600 farmers blocking the town for 4 hours with tractors cars and lorries. The meeting was addressed by Benny Donohoe Chairman of West Cavan NFA.
Girls Club pack out the Town Hall with their musical extravaganza of comedy dancing and singing. Girls Club Variety Concert Town Hall: Cast Marian Allen, Philomena Brady ,Patricia Carmichael Maureen Carroll Frances Cosgrove ,Betsy Coyle Dympna Coyle Ann Cullen Rosemary Fox, Ann Goodman ,Marie Goodman ,Rose Higgins ,Bernadette Kenny, Roslin Kenny Joan McCarville ,Ann McKiernan Frances McKiernan Patricia McKiernan, Marie Maguire ,Sheila Maguire ,Theresa Murphy ,Margaret Murray ,Maureen Murray ,Kathleen Sexton, Bridie Smith, Geraldine Smith and Peggy Smith. Make Up :Betty Hickey, Costumes :Maureen Hand, Lighting :Brian Sullivan, Stage Manager :Phil Cullivan. Orchestra: Eileen Morgan ,Jackie Fitzpatrick and Stan Mullery .Guest Artistes: Danny McCarney and Bill McMahon and Producer Sarah Cullen.. Michael O Duffy (Famous Irish tenor) will be the Guest artist with the Girls Club show in February when they will also perform in Ballyjamesduff .Michael sang with the Girls Club during their 1952 presentation. He has just returned from a sell out tour of Australia Hong Kong and New Zealand.
Cavan Shamrock’s are promoting their first Christmas Night dance in the Town Hall with music by the Monaghan based Texan’s. Dancing from 8-12 and admission is 7/6.
Cavan Shamrock’s Youth’s defeat Longford Town 6-2 in the FAI Youth’s Cup at Tierquin in atrocious weather and underfoot conditions but for the prompt attention to detail by Ground’s Man Ton Doonan with the pitch lined in sawdust the game would have had to be postponed. Longford Town opened the scoring per Joe Flaherty but captain supreme Gerry Egan equalized after 20 minutes with a great goal that spurred on a lethargic Cavan unit. Ray Masterson put Longford ahead again after 30 minutes and they held sway until the interval leading by 2-1 at the break. Cavan took complete control in the second half and adapted much better after the interval pep talk by Jimmy Egan Manager supreme. Tony ‘ Lofty’ Higgins sparked a mini invasion with a great goal and John O Neill put the Shamrock’s ahead for the first time. At this stage the tall strong Tom Greene was switched to right wing with devastating results causing havoc to the Longford defence and scoring two wonderful goals. Gerry Egan captain with a late goal capped a fine performance in a sporting game of two halves with Cavan coming good in the second half. Dominic Lynch pulled off a string of wonderful saves in the Cavan goal with Eamonn Murray and Paddy Sheridan rock solid in the full back line. Martin Clarke PJ Maguire and Gerry Egan came alive in the second half to play extremely well after a slow start. Gerry Egan was man of the match with Tom Greene and Damien Johnston always dangerous. Referee Joe Ralph Dundalk was an outstanding official in very trying weather conditions.
Sean McManus stakes his claim for final victory with an impressive second round victory over the always gallant Eamonn Malone at the Tommy Connolly Senior Snooker Handicap at Cavan CYMS. Seamus McCormack beat Eamonn ‘Buttons’ Brady and Eamon Malone beat Jerry McCormack in the first round of the competition.
Death of Robert Brady Ricehill Crossdoney. Survived by his family. Funeral from a vey well attended Kilmore Cathedral with burial in the adjoining cemetery. ‘At Rest’
Cavan Branch of the EBS opened by Joe Dunne Insurance at 3 Connolly Street Phone Cavan 300. 4% Tax free on shares while 4 ½ % tax free on regular savings.
Over 170 delegates speaking for just over 6 hours attend the County Cavan GAA Convention in the Courthouse where all of the positions were contested for the first time. TP O Reilly was returned as Chairman with a resounding 139-39 votes for Cavan All Ireland footballer Paddy Carolan of Mullagh. TM Gilroy re elected Vice Chairman with 84 votes to Paddy Brady’s 78 HL Smith returned as Secretary by 101 votes to 72 for Jim McDonnell well known Cavan and Ulster football star. PC Donohoe was opposed by Paddy Kind BDS representing Laragh by 119 votes to 54. PJ Masterson returned as Assistant Secretary 69 votes to 63 for Tommy Duke Stradone while Brian O Reilly Crosserlough unseated Peadair Doyle as County Registrar by 88 votes to 83. Tom Maguire caused a surprise when he was elected Central Council delegate shading Patsy Lynch and Simon Deignan. Delegates to Congress TP O Reilly Patsy Lynch TM Gilroy Joe Stafford Peadar Doyle and Phil Brady. Ulster Congress TP O Reilly Tony Tighe TM Gilroy Peadar Doyle Joe Hayes and Noel O Reilly.
Brady Brother’s Livestock Mart for Cavan early in the new year with the very popular Eugene Brady Managing Director photographed making the announcement along with his father Thomas a member of the board. The Mart will cost £40,000 to construct and will have accommodation for 4,000 pigs 1,100 stores in the first ring. In the second ring there will be accommodation for 300-400 cows. M/S Thomas Brady and Company are main suppliers to Mart Exports Sligo and Dundalk Bacon Company. WH Donaldson Clones will be the contractor for the job and he is brother of Iris Armstrong ‘Tullymongan House’ Cavan.
Cavan Youth Theatre Group present ‘Home and Beauty’ for 3 nights in Cavan’s Town Hall in aid of the Old Folk’s Welfare Committee.
Death of Luke Smith Monk Place Phibsboro at the age of 47. Member of the staff of CIE he transferred to Dublin when Cavan closed in 1960. Native of Pullamore he is survived by his wife and family father Patrick 3 brothers 2 sisters. Funeral from Saint Peter’s Phibsboro to Glasnevin cemetery.
Death of Susan McEntee 13 Glasslawn Avenue Glasnevin. She was widow of the late famous John Joseph ‘Joe’ McEntee Athlone and Upper Lavey. Susan was a native of Drumcrave and a frequent visitor to Cavan . She lived in Dublin for the last three years since the death of her husband who was very well known in newspaper circles and brother of the late Andy 57 Main Street Cavan. Susan is survived by one son Gerard. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Athlone to Cornamagh cemetery following Solemn High Mass.
Finbar O Reilly youngest son of Paddy and Mrs O Reilly Killynebber qualifies as a Veterinary Surgeon at UCD . Finbar is a star footballer with the newly formed Killygarry GFC and is a former county minor.
Twenty students in Loreto College are presented with the impressive Fainne Nua at a concert in the Loreto College by the Chairman of the Cavan branch Gaelic League Father Dan Gallogly with Seamus White Secretary of the Gaelic League in attendance.
Saint Aidan’ s Dramatic Society Plush Butlersbridge are busily rehearing their new play ‘Paid with his own coin’ in the local hall. The play will be staged during Lent.
December 23rd 1966 Pictured is Sergeant Anthony Jackson son of Paddy and the late Mrs Jackson 4 Saint Phelim’s Place who was voted soldier of the month in October 1966 from platoon of over 200 men at headquarters in Oklahoma. He is 18 months in the regular army and emigrated in 1964 having served his time to the shoe trade in Johnny Brady’s . He is a former distinguished member of Cavan CBSI and member of the Boy Scout’s Band.
Patsy McConnell is pictured presenting the McConnell Cup for the Junior Snooker competition at Cavan CYMS to the winner Peter Sheridan with Brendan Breslin Runner Up.
Death of Brian Connolly ‘Connolly Brother’s Main Street at the Mater Hospital in Dublin at a young age. He was eldest son of Mrs Connolly and the late Patrick Connolly Main Street and Earlsvale House Cavan. He was extremely popular and a leading member of Cavan Pavilion Club where he excelled at tennis and badminton. For many years and particularly after the death of his father he took a leading role in the development of one of Cavan’s oldest and best known stores ‘Connolly Brother’s 75 Main Street. He is survived by his three brothers Patsy Sean and Joe and 3 sisters Pamela Eileen and Mona. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral and burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry where Father ABC McGrath a personal friend of the family presided.
Thecla Smith ‘Bunraskin’ Farnham Street Cavan and Rosemary Connell Carrigallen are both winners of the Bord Iascaigh Mara awards at Loreto College Cavan where Thecla’s mother Una Smith is a domestic economy instructress.
Cavan Red Cross Choir entertain the shoppers to Christmas Carols all over the town on Friday and Saturday night realizing a profit of £53-3-8 which is going this Christmas time to feed the poor and needy in the Third World countries.
Death of the great Peter Paul Galligan 21 Hillside Drive Churchtown one of Dublin’s leading business men and a member of the first Dail in 1918. Born in Drumlara Ballinagh he was educated at Ballinagh National School and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. He later took an active part in the fight for Irish freedom and was present in the GPO during Easter Week 1916 where he was later arrested and sentenced to death. After the first amnesty he was released and won a seat for Sinn Fein in the General Election of 1918. More More. President De Velera was among the distinguished congregation at the funeral and removal at Good Sheperd Church Churchtown with burial later in Dean’s Grange cemetery.
De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union 1967 President Thomas ‘Toggy’ Connolly Vice President Teddy McCormack Secretary Father Ray Brady Treasurer Timmy Murphy. Committee Micheal Smyth Philip Murray PJ Carroll Michael Murray Sean McCann and Jerry Maguire.
December 30th 1966 Martin Maloney Producer is pictured with his Youth Group Dramatic Company Finian Maloney Blaithin Maloney Deidre Boyle David Small Moya Maloney Paddy Murray Pat McFeeley Martin Maloney and Thecla Smith .
Death of the Bishop of Meath Dr Kyne at the age of 62. He was appointed Bishop of Meath on the promotion of Bishop John Dalton to Armagh in 1947 when he became the youngest member of the Irish Hierarchy. His sister is Superior of the Poor Clare Convent in Cavan.
Jim Cochrane from Cootehill wins the grueling three lap (6 mile race) leaving the Courthouse up Cock Hill and down town via Tractamotors under the auspices of the recently formed De La Salle Past Pupil’s Athletic Club. Vinny Rudden Laragh Athletic Club was second and R McCabe Cootehill 3rd.. In the Junior event over 1 lap Pearse Gilroy was 1st Ton Doonan second and Michael McGinnity 3rd all three were representing the host club.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the Midnight Mass in a packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan assisting him was Father Patrick Mallon Saint Patrick’s College. The deacon was Father Torlac O Reilly and the sub deacon Father Sean O Reilly all Saint Patrick’s College. The choir was conducted by Father ABC McGrath who also played the organ. Fathers Joe Dolan Adm celebrated the 8 am Christmas Morning Mass PJ McManus 9 am PJ Gargan 10 am and the last Mass was celebrated by Father John Maguire. There were 3 Masses in Butlersbridge all celebrated by Father ABC McGrath. Father John Maguire celebrated the midnight Mass in the Poor Clare Convent where Father John Maguire celebrated the 9 am Christmas morning Mass. There were 3 Masses in Killygarry at 8 9 and 10 am celebrated by Fathers PJ McManus and Paddy Mallon.
Last minute Christmas rush in Cavan clears stock from many shops after a very dull lead up the Christmas trading boom exploded in the last few days reaching a climax on Christmas Eve when the shops were packed from early morning until closing time at 10 pm. The licensed traders reported bumper takings with money plentiful and a big influx of visitors.
The De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union entertain over 400 young people to a Christmas party in the Town Hall where cake biscuits and mineral were freely distributed with local artistes Mel Doherty John O Connor Michael Rafferty and Paddy Lyons entertaining the youngsters.
Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society present their new hilarious pantomime in the Town Hall from 8th to the 15th of January 1967 entitled ‘Up Went Nelson’ !
Wren Boy’s fewer than ever on Saint Stephen’s Day as the old custom dies out and not helped by the persistent heavy rain that swept over the town in the evening.
Winners of turkeys at Cavan Bridge Club Dr Bertie Cullen Maureen McDonald Mrs Arnold Dermot Morgan Ina Hickey Gerry Hunt Surgeon PD Maloney Ann McEneaney Jim Burke and Peggy Willock.
Presentation to one of Cavan’s greatest servants to the GAA Bartley Smith Connolly Street by the members and friends of the old Crubany GFC in the Dew Drop Inn. Pictured are John Johnston Mickey Walsh John Keogan Noel Smith Tom McNamara Chairman who made the presentation Bartley Smith Paddy Brady Paddy Conaty UDC County Council John O Rourke UDC John Sexton Seamus Fay Jimmy McCullough Tom O Connor and Phil Lee.
January 6th 1967 Cavan Courthouse is floodlit for the first time this Christmas period with Edward O Hanlon taking the historical photograph from the grounds of Saint John’s Parish Church courtesy of Rev George CA Millar BA Rector.
Donald Campbell the 45 year old British water speed record holder is tragically killed when his craft ‘Bluebird’ travelling at just over 300 miles an hour on Lake Conston just one hundredth of a second outside the existing record goes into a spin took off and crashed back into the lake killing the 45 year old whose body has not been recovered yet.
A record 45.90 inches of rain creates a new record for 1966 as the wettest year since records began at the Weather Station at Kevitt Castle. The rainfall was 125% of normal with July being the driest and warmest and April the wettest.
Pictured at the Cavan Gael’s annual dinner dance in the Farnham Hotel are Frank Clancy and Miss P Cusack Terry Smith and Siobhan Coyle. Greg Sheridan Delia McKenna Kathleen Newman Philip Murray and Tommy Garvey.
Death of Thomas O Rourke late of Leitrim and Pullamore at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He is survived by his wife sons daughters sister relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Phelim’s Hospital returns thanks to all those who visited the hospital over the Christmas period Father Torlac O Reilly and the singing and dancing boys of Saint Patrick’s College who also brought gifts for all the patients Belturbet Shoe Supplies Belturbet Golf Club ICA Cavan and Mountnuggent. Large gifts of money and presents from al the patients from the many industrial workers from Bailieboro and Saint Vincent De Paul Cavan for their large Christmas present to treat all the patients. Last but by no means least Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons who entertained the patients and staff to their annual dance on Saint Stephen’s Day.
New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday and the Bishop celebrated the 8 am Mass in the Cathedral Rev George Gear SSC celebrated the 10 o clock children’s Mass while Father John Maguire celebrated the 11:30 Mass.
Phil Fitzpatrick and the Moonlight Serenaders from Belturbet are supplying the music at this years’ Barmen’s Association dinner dance in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
January 13th 1967 John Donohoe and Father Torlac O Reilly are the joint producers of the Boy Scout’s hilarious ‘Up Goes Nelson’ playing to packed houses in the Town Hall Cavan.
Mick Ryan well known Cavan Garda for the last 7 years is promoted Sergeant in Gorey county Wexford. Mick is a native of Knock and has played senior football with Cavan Gael’s and the county team for a number of years.
Brother Cyril is back in Cavan again for the Cavan Gael’s annual dinner in the Farnham Hotel where over 120 guests were entertained to sumptuous meal and speeches that went on forever.
Traffic chaos as 35,000 farmers block major roads in support of ‘The Farmer’s Rights Campaign’. An estimated 15,000 farm vehicles including combine harvesters and tractors obstruct traffic on all major roads.
De La Salle Athletic Club win the new Under 14 cross country championships at Laragh team Hugo Clerkin Declan Murray Charlie O Donoghue and Niall Murray.
Cavan Bridge N/S Tommy McCormick and Jim Mansfield E/W Father PJ Gargan and Peggy Willock.
January 20th 1967 Father Eddie Brady who is off to Tanganyka in Africa on Sunday is the recipient of a presentation made by Sean Boylan on behalf of the Moonlight Players Castletara at a function in The Farnham Hotel Cavan. Father Eddie who is only son of Elizabeth and the late Michael Brady Cortubber Cavan was Town Clerk in Cavan for 6 years before retiring in 1959 to study for the priesthood in Saint Augustine’s White Father’s Blacklion county Cavan.
Over 170 guests attend Saint Patrick’s College Cavan annual dinner in the college provided by the catering staff. Principal guest were the Bishop Rev Austin Quinn and Rev C Smith Vicar General of the Saint Patrick’s Missionaries Kiltegan. PJF McDwyer presided and welcomed the guest who travelled from all over Ireland.
Cavan Shamrock’s defeat Navan United 3-1 with Gerry Egan contributing two well taken goals added to by Dickie Smith in the second half with Shamrock’s leading 1-2 at the interval in Navan. Superb defence with Frank Lyons John O Neill Dessie Maguire and Eamonn Murray superb. With Lady Luck smiling on the visitors Pat Kinsella brought off some spectacular saves and has now made the yellow jersey his own. Eamonn O Riordan Johnny Cusack Dickie Smith and man of the match Gerry Egan were the pick of the attack who only had the ball at brief periods but threatened to score at every opportunity. Meanwhile Cavan Rangers McCarren’s hit the ground with a thump when they are defeated 10-1 by crack Navan outfit Park Villa at Tierquin. Park Villa led 3-0 at the interval after exerting relentless pressure on a very inexperienced Ranger’s defence. In the second half the roof caved in with Villa scoring 7 more superb goals. Tom Greene replied for the home side. Tom Sheridan was superb in goal Paddy Sheridan Pat McKiernan and Tommy Murray were the pick of the defence while up from only Tom Greene Tony ‘Lofty’ Higgins and Raymond Murray sparkled.
Death of Mary A Heslin at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was the last of an old and distinguished Cavan business family who carried on a high class grocery and provisions store at Kelly’s Terrace later selling on her retirement to John McGinnity Travel Agent Cavan. There was a very representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral of Saint’s Patrick Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery Father PJ McManus officiated.
Sudden death of John G McGreal at the age of only 52 while walking near his home in Cavan on Sunday. He was a native of Sligo and had been Agent for the Bank of Ireland in Claremorris for three years before being transferred to Cavan just three months ago. He served in Ballina and Portlaoise. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth son Roger daughters Estelle and Lula and his mother. He was brother of Alfred McGreal Bank of Ireland Belfast and Mrs Brett Sligo. There was a capacity attendance at the funeral service from Cavan Parish Church with burial later in Sligo.
Gaelic League in Cavan line up a list of impressive speakers for the season with Martin O Cadhain Donal O Morain Padraig Mac Con Midh. The first lecture entitled ‘France To Day’ followed by an evening of card games will take place in the Farnham Hotel. All those with any knowledge of Irish however limited are invited to attend.
Sean McManus will take on the favorite Michael ‘Mickey’ Breslin in Sunday’s eagerly awaited Snooker Handicap final in the Cavan CYMS Hut on Sunday afternoon.
January 27th 1967 Michael McGovern son of Mr and Mrs Michael McGovern Pullamore is on his way to Sydney Australia following a social and presentation to him in the Saint Augustine’s Hall. He was a machinist in Cavan Engineering and is leading member of the newly formed Killygarry GFC. He is brother of Seamus who is goalkeeper with the Club and Patrick ‘Packy’ well known gaelic footballer and hurler who is also Secretary of Cavan School’s Board GAA.
Sean McManus wins the prestigious Tommy Connolly Memorial trophy at Cavan CYMS after a titanic battle with the favorite Mickey Breslin which came down to the black ball on the last frame after the players had won a frame a piece. Sean is pictured receiving the trophy from the donor Tommy Connolly with a very young but chastened Mickey Breslin looking on.
Jimmy Smith leader of the Mighty Avons opens his impressive ‘New Pin’ Cleaners Lounge Bar and Restaurant at 16 Bridge Street in premises he purchased from Sean McCormack and which originally belonged to Pat Donohoe and family. Most modern plant in these islands. There is a three day collection delivery service by their two vans which are painted in the in Parisian colour of orange and driven by Jim Owens and Jimmy Maguire from Clones. Tom Smith Manager of the local favorites the ‘Navak’ Showband is office manager. Rose O Keeffe from Saint Phelim’s Place and Ina McQuaid from Scotshouse are in charge of the top floor restaurant where the menu and cuisine are just waiting to be sampled. M/S Smith and O Reilly Ballyhaise are the contractors while Harry O Connell BE is the architect,
Cavan CYMS are holding their annual dance on Shrove Tuesday when Tony and the Graduates will entertain the crowds with their latest hit ‘Edelweiss’ from the ‘Sound of Music’. Admission is 7/6 and dancing from 8-12.
Death of Peter Smith Alackan at an advanced age. He took an active part in the War of Independence and was a prominent member of the Old IRA. He was a brother of the late Mrs Cahill NT Latt and cousin of the late Father Gaffney Ballintemple. He is survived by his wife 3 sons and 5 daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Killygarry cemetery. Military honours were accorded with the coffin draped in the tricolor and the Guard of Honour of old comrades Cavan Old IRA under the direction of John Tully TD.
Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons pack out the Town Hall for the annual Gorta Freedom from Hunger dance with music and minerals from Cavan Mineral Water’s the total amount being sent to Gorta amounted to a staggering £270-10-0. A Church Gate collection for Gorta’s Freedom from Hunger campaign will take place at all churches in county Cavan on Sunday week February 8th 1967.
Cavan Pig Dealer’s Association 1967 President Jim Malone and Joe Crowe Chairman Johnny Smith Secretary James Carroll. Committee Frank Reilly Tom Crowe Colm Crowe Eamonn Malone Andy McGahon Derek Crowe JP Malone Oliver Crowe . The second annual dinner dance will take place on the 5th April 1967.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Dermot Morgan E/W Gerry Hunt and Joan O Hanlon.
Michael O Duffy star of stage screen and radio and just back from a sell out tour of New Zealand Australia USA and Canada will be the guest artiste at the Girl’s Club Musical in the Town Hall Cavan on the 12th and 14th February 1967. The compeer is star of the Top’s of Breffni’ Doctor Dominic McCabe.
February 3rd 1967 Sister Assumpta a native of Tallaghan Leitrim and Cavan Surgical Hospital will represent Ireland at the Swedish Theatre Nurse’s AGM in Malmo later in the year. She has just come first in a written and oral examination sponsored by Johnston and Johnston and the Irish branch of the organization.
At a well attended function in the Farnham Hotel Paddy Conaty makes a presentation to Mick Ryan former Cavan and Cavan Gael’s star. Native of Knock he played with Cavan Gael’s since coming to Cavan six years ago. He is transferred to Gorey as Sergeant.
Cavan Referee’s Association Chairman Michael McCarthy Secretary PJ Masterson Committee B O Reilly John Johnson Paddy Newman Paul Fitzsimmons Noel Cunningham Paddy Barry Joe Hayes John Gaffney Michael McCabe and John Sheridan.
Rev Mr Fletcher Presbyterian Minister Brother Ultan Father PJ McManus Rev George Millar BA join guest of honour Bishop Quinn at the 5th annual Old Folk’s Christmas Party in the Town Hall. 189 people attended where music was by the Breffni Trio with guest appearances by Paddy Lyons Mel Doherty and John O Connor. The guests were welcomed by Tommy Goldrick Area Organizer for Cavan Red Cross.
Death of the legendary Willie Young Drumgoon Killeshandra at the age of 65. Famous Cavan and Cornafean footballer he was a member of the Cavan team from 1918-1938 winning 2 All Ireland medals playing in goals in 1933 and 1935 14 Ulster Championship medals 7 County Senior medals with his beloved Cornafean. He toured America with Cavan in 1934 1936 and 1938.He took a leading part in the administration part of the GAA on his retirement representing Cavan for many years on the Ulster Council of the GAA. In recent years following a tedious illness he was confined to a wheelchair but his never say die attitude courage and fortitude shone through and he was a welcome sight at matches where Cavan and Cornafean were involved in recent years bearing the set back with great resignation and good humour. Willie Young is survived by his sons Thomas B.Sc Wicklow John who is attached to Killeshandra Creamery Mary Cavan and Sheila a butter maker with Killeshandra Creamery. He was brother of Father John Young PP Crosskeys and one other brother and sister. Rev S Duffy presided at the funeral Mass assisted by Archdeacon Sheridan PP VF in Saint Brigid’s Church Killeshandra with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
Guest of honour at the Gaelic League ‘Late Late Show’ is famous Trinity College Professor and lecturer Martin O Cadhain with other guests such as Brother Ultan Sherlock PJF McDwyer County Registrar Doctor Brian Galligan Dennis Condon Munster and Leinster Bank. Father Dan Gallogly is presiding for the season in the Farnham Arms Hotel.
Cavan Bridge N/S Dr Bertie Cullen and Dr Martin E/W Kathleen Sullivan and John Hearn.
Pictured at the Anglo Celt dinner dance in the Farnham Hotel is Des Lambert Ann Mannion Fred O Hanlon Gerry and Ethna Maguire and HL Smith.
February 10th 1967 Joe G O Reilly Playwright Castletara follows up ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ 1965’ Venus in the Snow’ 1966 with ‘The Bell Factory’ 1967. The premiere directed by Michael Burke NT will be performed by the Moonlight Player’s Castletara in the Town Hall followed by Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons singing all their latest hits including ‘Lovely Leitrim’ and ‘Among the Wicklow Hills’. Hundreds turned away last year please book early at Sullivan’s Sweet Shop Cavan.
Death of Archbishop Heery of Omishe Eastern Nigeria CSSP at the age of 76 having spent 45 years in Nigeria1. A distinguished native of Castlerahan he was born in November 1890. Educated at Castlerahan Blackrock College and University College Dublin he was ordained in 1921 and went to Nigeria in 1922.In 1927 he was consecrated Bishop of Balanea /Eastern Nigeria. He returned home on a regular basis and was in attendance at the Patrician Congress in Dublin in 1961. He was brother of Father Patrick Heery who died last year James Castlerahan Bernard USA and 4 nephews who are all priests Father Bernard Heery CSSP Anthony CSSP USA Charlie Diocese of Kilmore and John Heery USA.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce 1967 President Brendan Murray Secretary Michael Smith Oakvale Treasurer Brain Sullivan. Committee Tom McKenna Dr Brian Galligan Seamus Fox Bob Henderson Brendan Coulter George V Maloney Junior Jim Scanlon Hugh Gough John McGinnity Brian Murphy Andy Gilchreest Sean Kelly PJ O Reilly and P Byrne. P Long M Econ Secretary County Cavan Development Association in addressing the meeting on many topics relative to Cavan in modern Ireland urged the delegates whether individually or in groups to form CO Op s to manufacture and market hand crafts which were much in demand by visitors to this part of Ireland.
First All Star Charity Concert in the Town Hall will feature Johnny McEvoy who recently took part in the Irish finals of the Eurovision Song Contest singing his big block bluster hit ‘Muirsheen Durkin’ in the Town Hall this Monday night 13th February 1967. Gregory Eileen Reid of the Cadets will be backed by the local sensation Navak Showband. Seats are 6/- and 4/- bookable at Sullivan’s Sweet Shop Cavan.
DJ Deasy sells his residence at Farnham Road to Michael Ryan Francis Street for £3,600. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn were the Auctioneers while Tom Fitzpatrick TD Solicitor had carriage of sale.
February 17th 1967 Well known star of screen and radio Prionseas Mac An Aoghasa is the guest star at the Cavan Gaelic League Late Late Show this week where Father Dan Gallogly is master of ceremonies. All those with only a small knowledge of Irish are particularly welcome. All proceedings will be conducted in Irish.
Michael O Duffy with such favourites as ‘Sweet Marie’ ‘Mountains of Mourne’ ‘Eileen O Grady’ packs in the crowd in the Town Hall for the Girl’s Club concert. Father ABC McGrath accompanied the famous tenor on the piano in a most professional manner with Michael O Duffy calling for applause for the brilliant accompaniment. The crowd called for encore after encore before the Derry tenor was able to quit the stage at one of the great nights ever in Cavan Town Hall.
Phyllis Faris will give this week’s exhibition of slides and commentary at the Photographic Club meeting in the Tower Hamlet.
Cavan Bridge Club Friday N/S Kathleen Brady and M McCartney E/W Jim Burke and Jim Aherne. Tuesday night N/S Dermot Morgan and Doctor Mona E/W Joan O Hanlon and Mr Gerry Bradley.
John P McKiernan father of Father Tom McKiernan CC Cavan is elected Chairman of The General Council of Cavan Agricultural Committee.
Mr and Mrs Terence Masterson Cornafest Carrigallen celebrate the Golden Jubilee othe their marriage. They have five children seventeen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs Masterson is very fond of travel and has made five round trips to the USA by boat and thee years ago the couple travelled to the USA stayed six months with their families out there
February 24th 1967 Richard ‘Dick’ Mulcahy is promoted Sergeant of his Platoon 2nd Bat 5th CSTB in Fort Leonard Missouri. Dick emigrated in January 1965 and joined the American Army in October 1965. He originally worked as a mechanic in Smith’s Garage Dublin Road and is attached to the Motor Unit of his platoon. Dick is son of Dick and Mary Mulcahy 40 Saint Phelim’s Place Cavan.
Eileen McManus Hairdresser settles her Libel action against Betty O Callaghan 10 Highfield Road and a Law Clerk in Alfred Myles Smith’s office. In a letter to Partner Joan Smith alleging Miss McManus getting ‘fond of the horses’! Miss McManus in submission told Betty O Callaghan that she would do what she liked with her money. Bit of a storm in a tea cup.
Miss M O Kelly and Miss L Dunne of the Regent’s Club in Dublin win the Cullen Cup presented by Maura Cullen wife of the donor Dr Bertie at a well contested event at the Lake Hotel Virginia. They are pictured receiving the trophy from Maura Cullen with Dr Bertie and Gerry Bradley Captain looking on.
Monaghan Town win the first Cavan/Monaghan/Louth AUL Cup when Cavan Shamrock’s and Clones United draw 1-1 all at Villa Park Clones in an ugly bad tempered end of season game where Cavan Shamrock’s needed the two points to prevent Monaghan winning the title. Three players sent off as these great rival sink to an un natural low as both play good football in the proper spirit and this game was not the norm for meetings between the sides in recent years. Played in atrocious weather conditions with the surface cutting up badly as the game progressed. Cavan Shamrock’s dominated from the start but Clones defended doggedly Des Lambert put the Shamrock’s ahead on 17 minutes after great work by PJ Maguire and Dickie Smith From there to half time it was all Cavan but an injury to Eamonn O Riordan which left him hobbling and only a passenger for the rest of the game was to prove fatal with only Dickie Smith threatening any danger in the second half. Against the run of play as the Shamrock’s were stretched after constant attacking Raymond Agnew stole in and scored from a goalmouth melee. The game ended in confusion as spectators and players continued to voice their grievances but at the end of the day Clones did a massive favour for their neighbours Monaghan United with this result. Cavan Shamrock’s had stars in Dickie Smith Richard Graham Frank Lyons John O Neill Des Lambert PJ Maguire and Dickie Smith. The busy referee was J Burlock Dublin.
Martin Dempsey is the Producer of the Irish National Opera at Loreto College as they stage ‘La Boehme’ in the Concert Hall under the auspices of Cavan ICA. Costumes are by Derry O Donovan Gerry Sullivan (Doctor in the O Riordan’s) is the settings designer.
Loreto College will play Abbeyleix in the final of the Junior College’s Volleyball. The winners will represent Ireland in the European Championships later in the year.
March 3rd 1967 Father James J Dolan signs the £104,700 contract for the erection of the new Poor Clare Primary School at Town Park’s Cavan. Gaffney Cullivan are the Architects while the Contractor is T Ledwith Templemichael Longford. J G Whelan is the Quantity Surveyor. The construction will take over 2 years and contain 16 classrooms an assembly hall an administration block and domestic science hall.
TJ Fitzpatrick TD raises the issue of the derelict site at the Market Square which is earmarked for development by the owners Cavan Posts and Telegraphs. The Parliamentary Secretary Mr Lalor tells Tom Fitzpatrick that planning has been granted for the site and the drawings are being examined by his Department. They are proceeding to build a terminal for the coaxial cable which is being laid from Cavan to Mullingar. When Tom Fitzpatrick tells Mr Lalor that this site is ruining the appearance of the town of Cavan and is in the centre of the town he remarks that the Department are giving the same answers to questions like they have done for the last five years. Mr Lalor agrees to check out the detail.
Sudden death of Cyril Arnold MRCVSI at his residence ‘Carraigdoon’ Latt Cavan at the age of 51 after a long illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. Native of Virginia County Cavan he was son of Timothy MPSI and Mary Arnold Virginia and was educated at the CBS Kells and later Veterinary College of Surgeons Dublin where he qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon in 1938. He practiced in Wexford until posted to Cavan in 1942 where he worked as Chief Veterinary Officer for many years. Later he was appointed Superintendent Veterinary Surgeon Cavan Monaghan Department of Agriculture. He was an expert card player and founder member of Cavan Bridge Club where he excelled in domestic and national competitions in partnership with his wife Nell. He was an outstanding golfer and played off single figures at County Cavan Golf Club where he served in every capacity including Captain. He was a founder member of Cavan Pavilion Club where he excelled at both tennis and badminton. He took a leading part in the famous Pavillion Pantomime where he starred both in front of house and back stage. He was one of Cavan’s best loved and most respected citizens and his loss is felt in every home in the community where he was known by rich and poor. He is survived by his wife Nell children Gwen and Gillian. Cyril was a brother of Doctor WF ‘Billy’ Arnold MO Lough Gowna Richard Daniel Arnold MPSI Arklow Tony Arnold Virginia Kieran Dublin Miriam Arnold MPSI Virginia Mrs Mona Kelly Ballyjamesduff. There was a capacity crowd present in the Cathedral for the removal and funeral Mass with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Anglers Club 1967 President Father J M Byrne Chairman Onslow Bredin Vice Chairman Sean Young Secretary Jim McNally Treasurer Tommy Donohoe Weigh master Johnny Donohoe. Committee Vincent Bartley Norman Cinnamond Surgeon Cullen J Donohoe Father PJ Gargan Michael J Smith Fleming Small and Andy Gilchreest. The meeting passed a motion calling on the Inland Fisheries Trust to supply trout fingerlings to restock Annagh Lake.
Pictured at the Charity Concert in the Town Hall in aid of the Poor Clare Convent Fund are Marty McGlynn Plattermen Brian Coll Plattermen Joe Dolan Drifters Tommy Swarbrigg Drifters and world famous Count Murtini from Castlepollard county Westmeath.
Redhills defeat Crosserlough to at last win the Junior League Championship 3-3 to 1-6 at Breffni Park. After many near misses the Redhill’s men finally win a title as they were defeated finalists in this year’s championship. Crosserlough had the lions share of the play and dominated the game but could not convert their possession to scores with the tenacious Redhills defence always blotting them out. Crosserlough led by 1-4 to 1-1 at half time. Gene Cusack missed two easy free opportunities to draw the game but Hughie McInerney man of the match sprung t life and scored the final point for Redhills who thoroughly deserved this victory after so many disappointments. Scorers for Redhill’s Hughie McInerney 1-1 Paddy McInerney 1-1 Paddy Rennick 1-0 J McInerney and Paddy Maguire 0-1 each. Gene Cusack 0-2 Michael Cusack 1-2 and PV McCabe 0-2.
Dan Treston the famous actor of stage screen and radio is the Adjudicator at Cavan’s 21st Drama Festival in the Town Hall Cavan.
Death of Bridget Ryan Connolly Street at the age of 91. She was relict of Dominick?? Ryan who died some years ago. She was extremely popular with all and was a very charitable and God fearing person making charity her special attribute. There was a good attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to the family burial plot in Cullies cemetery .
Father Charlie Travers gives an outstanding lecture in the series ‘Ireland in the 17th Century at Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne meeting in the Ulster Arms. Father Augustine Leydon also of Saint Patrick’s College will give the lecture ‘Rebellion of 1641’ next week. Dr FPE Smith Chairman Cavan presided.
Father Torlac O Reilly is the Camera man producer and projectionist of the Cavan Boy Scout’s Film Unit’s 1st production ‘Mulligan’s Millions’ which packed out the Town Hall. Many well known characters and landmarks are to be seen in vivid colour and stereo sound.
Cavan Motor Club Smith’s Trophy 1st Joe Kearns and John Quaide in a Fiat 850 2nd Alex Dempsey and Sean McCabe in a Ford Anglia and 3rd Wilfred Bell and Derek Morris in Morris NSU. The course was over 50 mile commencing in Cavan and finishing in Bailieboro.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy E/W Peggy Willock and Carmel McDonald.
March 10th 1967 Derek Morris elder son of JW Morris AMIPHE and Mrs Morris 14 Main Street beside the Ulster Bank graduates with his Domestic Heating degree. Derek served his time with the British Institute of Engineering and Technology and is only one of eight in Ireland to hold this prestigious degree. He was educated at Cavan Number 1 and Cavan’s Royal School and is a well known rugby player and founding member of Cavan Motor Club. He is presently engaged in his father’s plumbing and heating business.
Drumalee beat Ballyhaise 2-6 to 2-3 in the Junior League Divisional final at wet and very blustery Breffni Park. Drumalee made great use of the hurricane in their back in the first half and led by 2-6 to 1-0 at half time. The game was quite the reverse in the second half with Ballyhaise on the attack all through the second half but because of a hard tackling Drumalee defence they were unable to overhaul their rivals as they played with the gale into the town goals. Drumalee Tony Coyle Ray Charles Sean Woods Jimmy Brown Seamus Fay Frankie Walsh Michael Smith Seamus McCauley Joey O Keeffe Micheal Greenan Raymond Carroll Fergus McCauley Donie Fay Paddy Lyons and Eamonn Greenan. Sub Sean Reilly for Sean Woods injured. Enda McGowan Hughie Newman Jim Leonard Tom Plunkett and sub Steve Duggan were outstanding for a gallant Ballyhaise team.
Peter A ‘Big Peter’ Donohoe is married in London at Saint Mary’s and Saint Aidan’s Church Dollis Hill NW2 to Brigid Yorke youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Yorke Kingscourt. Peter is eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs James Donohoe Kilnaleck and brother of the very popular Mrs Josie Sheridan Sub Post Office Cavan. Rev Seamus Hetherton Cavan All Ireland footballer of 1952 officiated at the ceremony. The bride was given away by her brother Michael and her bridesmaid was Carol Parney. Arthur Pursey was Best Man Reception was in the Cavendish Rooms Willsden NW 10.Peter Donohoe won All Ireland medals with Cavan in 1947 when he was the star of the Polo Ground’s win over Kerry and 1948 when Cavan beat Mayo in Croke Park Dublin. He was a sub on the 1952 team who beat Meath in the All Ireland Final.
Matthew Reilly Corfeyhone sells his outlying farm of 20 acres in Rascall for a record price for land of £3,200 to Patrick Maguire Corfeyhone. Eddie O Gorman Main Street was Auctioneer.
D Bradfield Inspector Department of Education Highfield Road Cavan delivers the 3rd lecture in the series of ‘Ireland in the 17th Century’ entitled ‘The Cromwelian Period in Ireland’ at Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne in the Ulster Arms Cavan.
March 17th 1967 Dessie Crossan has a miraculous escape from serious injury when his car leaves the road at Kilnalack School outside of Butlersbridge mounts a ditch into a field where Dessie is thrown through the windscreen. The car was badly wrecked but Dessie emerges with only a broken nose and some bruising after missing several stumps of trees on his descent. Dessie is a native of Cootehill and a popular postman at Cavan Post Office.
‘The Bell Factory’ the latest three act comedy by Joe G Reilly from Drumcrave wins the Aldermann Hugh Lee Cup for ‘The Moonlight Player’s Castletara’ Father Joe Dolan President of the Festival is pictured presenting the Hugh Lee Cup to Joe who was also Producer of the play.
Patsy Sexton aged 28 Redhills is killed in a one man road crash near Arklow on way home from visiting his sister in Douglas Cork on Tuesday night. Patsy was a well known carpenter and lead guitarist with the ‘Serenaders Showband ‘ Belturbet.
Michael Smith of Oakvale having purchased his fleet from Tractamotor’s and Smith’s Garage opens his new Self Drive Car business at Oakvale Service Station. Phone Cavan 347. “ Each customer is assured of personal attention all cars are new models regularly serviced and maintained by our Engineers”
The versatile Nicky Smith son of Dr FPE Smith and Una Smith nee McMullin ‘Bunraskin’ Farnham Street is profiled in this weeks ‘Sport’s Arena’. He has just won the Hospitals and University’s Light Heavyweight boxing championships in London where he represented Ireland. He is the holder of the Irish University’s Cruiserweight Championship and is a former holder of the fastest time in the famous ‘Evening Herald’ Liffey Swim and Leinster and All Ireland record holder. Nicky is a single handicap golfer off 9 at County Cavan Golf Club. He played rugby for Clongowes Wood in the Leinster Senior College’s Cup and is an architectural student at UCD. His father Darragh Smith was also a champion University boxer during his college days.
Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons will take part in the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade down 5th Avenue and later that same evening will top the bill at the world famous ‘Carnegie Hall’ in New York. They will also take in dates I Boston before returning for the last of the Charity Concerts in the Town Hall on ‘Spy Wednesday’. The band will appear on Easter Saturday on the Late Late Show on RTE.
Death of the very popular Bernard McCluskey Farnham Road at the age of 57. He was Superintendent Cavan Quiet and unassuming he was a native of Scotshouse county Monaghan . He is survived by his wife three brothers and one sister. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral with burial later in Scotshouse.
Rev John O Regan brother of the very popular Pat Anglo Celt Proof Reader Swellan Cavan has commenced a child psychology correspondence course in Penshurst New York.
Donal O Morain CEO of Gael Linn is the guest of honour at this week’s Late Late Show at the Cavan Gaelic League. The annual reunion takes place in Farnham Hotel on Saint Patrick’s night.
Newpoint Players from Newry with a mark of 94 sweep the boards at Cavan’s 21st Drama Festival in the well attended Town Hall with their production of the ‘Poker Session’. Joan Cassidy best producer Liam O Callaghan best actor and Thelma Spallen best actress al Newry. Brian Boylan of the Moonlight Players was awarded a silver medal for his role in the ‘Bell Factory’ which won ‘The Alderman Hugh Lee Cup’ Cast Brian Boylan Kathleen Newman Kathleen Gorman Sean Dunne Joe Reilly Tom Boylan Tommie Coyle Kathleen Lyons Bernadette Dunne JJ Lyons and Michael Bourke. Best Set Pioneer Players Navan.
Richard Dickie Mullery has just opened his new workshop at the Mill Rock in College Street. ”Terms moderate valeting service and clean out. First class work guaranteed. Cars and Commercial repairs.
March 24th 1967 Pictured is Frank Brady son of Mr and Mrs Donal Brady Ballyjamesduff winning the College’s Intermediate Championship at ??
Rosemary Smith Ireland’s leading woman driver who won the Cavan Motor Club Rally is pictured with Clerk of the Course Norman Cinnamond who is imparting a bit of local knowledge to the world famous Dublin driver. There were 23 starters and 9 finished the grueling course.
Eileen Lynch 79 Church Street Home Officer for Cavan Branch of the National Council for the Blind and a native of county Kerry tells the AGM that there are now227 blind people in county Cavan. In the last twelve months she paid 1,089 house visits giving 248 lessons in Braille and arts and crafts. She clocked up a total of 12,549 miles on her car during the last twelve month’s work. Doctor FPE Smith President presided and among the distinguished guest at the well attended meeting were Tom Fitzpatrick TD Chairman of Cavan Urban Council Rev George A Millar Church of Ireland Rector Rev WJ Fletcher Presbyterian Church Cavan and Doctor Patrick D Power. The arts and crafts made by Eileen Lynch’s pupils were on display and sold out completely after the meeting.
Andy Breslin Self Drive unveils his new fleet for 1967 containing all Ford Anglia’s pictured outside of Jackson’s Garage with Maurice Jackson and J Lamb Sale’s Manager Jackson’s Garage.
Breffni Variety Group with Mel Doherty leader and producer win the visitor’s prize at the Dundalk Tops of the Town run by the De La Salle Brother’s and sponsored by PJ Carroll and Company Dundalk.
Cavan Tidy Towns 1967 Town Hall. Chairman Dr FPE Smith Vice Chairman Dorie Smith Secretary Dermot Burke Assistant Secretary Eugene Lynch Treasurer Mary Glavey. At the end of the meeting the attendance viewed slides of 50 different centres highlighting improvements Cavan can make in the future.
The proceeds of the Vera Brady Fashion Show in the Town Hall go towards the Holy Rosary Convent Mission Appeal.
PJ O Neill Sports Editor of the Anglo Celt since 1953 and a native of Enniscorthy county Wexford is leaving Cavan to take up the position as Editor of the Waterford Star. A presentation was made by his friends in Cavan both to himself and Mrs O Neill who were extremely popular during their long stay in Cavan. Pictured at the presentation in the County Cavan Golf Club are Brendan Jenkins Captain Mrs O Neill PJ O Neill Tom Hickey DS and Toggy Connolly who was chief organizer.
Ulster fail to make it six in a row going under to Connaught 1-9 to 0-11 points in a thrilling exciting Railway Cup Final in Croke Park Dublin on Saint Patrick’s Day. Connaught led by 1-7 to 0-6 at the interval and this was their first Railway Cup since 1958. Scorers for Connaught Mickey Kearns 1-1 Cyril Dunne 0-4 John Keenan 0-2 and J Corcoran and Pat Donnellan 0-1 each. Ulster’s marksmen Sean O Connell 0-4 M Griffin 0-2 Mickey McLoone Sean O Neill and Joe Lennon 0-1 each. Gabriel Kelly and Ray Carolan were the only two representatives from Cavan on the Ulster team.
Big Tom McBride from Oram former county Monaghan footballer and now country and western star singer is pictured in Cavan Town Hall entertaining the fans at the Mainliner’s recent appearance at the very popular Charity Concerts.
Crosserlough the present county senior champions defeat Mountnuggent to win the 1965 Senior League Championship 1-8 to 0-5 at Breffni Park and so complete their 3 in a row of league titles. Crosserlough led by 0-4 to 0-3 at the interval.
Drumavaddy beat a youthful Cavan Gaels 1-4 to 1-3 in the Junior League at Breffni Park. Team Paddy Blessing J Smith Niall Crowe Richard Cassidy Oliver Malone Oliver Galligan Greg Sheridan Brendan Keaney Oliver Crowe Micheal Galligan J Smith Oliver Cassidy P Murray Teddy O Neill and Michael Walsh. Referee Mick McCarthy.
In a thrilling encounter at Belgium Park Monaghan United the League Champions defeat Cavan Shamrock’s 3-2 in the Top Four semi final before a large crowd at the well appointed central venue. Monaghan United took the lead after only 5 minutes with a great solo goal from Jack Bean but Cavan quickly hit back with two well worked goals from Des Lambert and Dickie Smith after 7 and 9 minutes to leas 2-1 at the interval. Monaghan showed their class in the second half and scored two top drawer goals to lead 3-2 but Shamrock’s came back and laid siege to the Monaghan goal but all to no avail as the heroic home defence stood firm. Cavan Pat Kinsella Frank Lyons and Micheal Smyth formed a good defence while Padge Woods in white sock showed his undoubted class with good support from Dessie Maguire and John O Neill. Des Lambert and Dickie Smith were outstanding in attack and threatened danger every time they gained possession. They got good support from Martin Clarke Gerry Egan and Tony ‘Lofty’ Higgins. Joe Ralph Dundalk was an outstanding referee.
Danny Doyle Brendan Caldwell RTE Connie Lynch Royal Showband Pat Lynch Airchord’s Tony Keeley Graduates Big Tom McBride Jimmy Magee RTE are all pictured at the annual Charity Concerts in the Town Hall in aid of the Poor Clare Convent Building Fund.
On Friday last the Feast of Saint Patrick out National Apostle Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated the 8 am Mass and later presided at the Solemn High Mass at 11:30 celebrated by Father John Maguire with Fathers Benny Maguire deacon and PJ McManus sub deacon. The MC was Father PJ Gargan and Father ABC McGrath was in charge of the Cathedral Choir.. Father John Maguire also celebrated the 10 children’s Mass with Father PJ McManus celebrating the 7:30 pm Mass in Irish. The Palm Sunday ceremonies for Holy Week commenced on Sunday with the blessing of the Palm and reading of the Passion.
Death of Mary Kelly at a young age she was wife of the very popular Captain Stephen Kelly Manager of Provider’s Cavan and Cathedral Road. She had been ill for some time and was extremely popular in the town taking an active part in the Cathedral sodalities. She leaves her husband and a young family of boys and girls. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
PJ Hewlett buys ‘Recess’ Earlsvale Road for £4,300 the property was owned by Rank Ireland Limited. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn was the Auctioneer and Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage.
Cavan Household Association fails to get off the ground on the first meeting with only 14 women turning up to the initial meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall. The aim of the Association is to highlight the escalating costs of food clothes and general essentials. A further meeting is planned in a few weeks.
Bridge N/S Kay Henry and Mrs Gerry Bradley E/W Maura Cullen and Mrs O Sullivan.
92 couples attend the pr marriage course for engaged couples that took place each week in Saint Augustine’s Hall during Lent. Tea each night was provided by the members of the Legion of Mary and Apostolic Society under the direction of the legendary Nurse McManus. Bishop Quinn attended the final meeting when he remarks that the series of meetings are a first step but many more improvements will be introduced in the next series of lectures. Fathers Paddy Morris CC Belturbet JC Young Drumkilly M Brady Aughnasheelin Vincent Duffy Killeshandra PJ Gargan Cavan ABC McGrath Cavan PJ McManus Cavan were among the clergy that spoke during the series of lectures. Dr Tony Farrelly County Physician Dr Finnegan Lisdarn gave some medical advice while Mrs Whitney Drumalee Fergal Molloy Tommy Smith Drumalee and Brendan Murray Cathedral Road gave some general hints.
March 31st 1967 Connie Lynch a native of Ballyjamesduff and formerly Manager of Pat Lynch and the Airchord’s is appointed Manager of the world famous Royal Showband from Waterford.
Bernard Corr Dental Surgeon who suffered the recent death of his wife and a few years ago lost his son Brian in a an aircraft crash at Shannon announces his retirement and plans to sell his landmark house at Farham Street. The Solicitors having carriage are Jack Binchey and Company while PJ O Reilly is the Auctioneer Phone Cavan 284.
The official opening of the Avon Lounge and Grill Bar will take place on Monday April 3rd with Larry Cunningham cutting the tape.
Tipperary man Patrick Ryan NT is elected President of the GAA after a lengthy count of over 4 hours at the GAA annual Congress in Dublin.
Death of the very well known highly popular Edward ‘Ned’ Moore 14 Saint Brigid’s Terrace Cavan at the early age of only 62. Man of great big physique Ned was a gentle giant and always spoke with a lilt and a touch of humour. For many years he was the Commissionaire at the Bachelor’s Ball in the Town Hall. Post man by profession Ned was known for his extreme courtesy and would oblige all his customers with small acts of kindness extremely appreciated by those living in the outlying country areas where the Postman was their only regular contact with the outside world. In the early days and particularly at Christmas it could take anything up to 12 hours to deliver the mail as the postman either walked or cycled the long miles to customers who could be located in remote locations. Ned never minded and always delivered in time. He served in the National Army during the 1939-1945 Emergency. Prominent member of Cavan Slashers GFC afterwards he assisted Junior Club Crubany GFC. He took a great interest in the formation of Cavan Gaels and took the view that the town needed one strong team capable of winning at the highest level in the county. He was a great supporter of the county team and seldom missed a big game in Breffni Park. He is survived by his wife Rose and grown up family in Ireland and England. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery .
Death of one of Cavan’s oldest and most loved characters Thomas ‘Booey’ Farrelly 23 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan. He was an old retainer and spent much of his time helping out in Smyth’s 60 Main Street where he was always treated as one of the family. He was a veteran of World War 1 surviving some of the bloodiest and fierce fought battles in the history of mankind. So great was his trauma that Tommy seldom spoke much of his horrific experiences. Later he became a Post Man in Cavan town and was known throughout the area as one of the most dependable and efficient officers in the trade always getting the mail on time even though he had to walk miles to deliver even one letter. He was related to Michael and Cissie Smyth 2 Saint Phelim’s Place and was always welcome in their household. He is survived by his nephews nieces and many friends including Philip Brady Architect London and Town Hall Street Cavan. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Phelim’ s Hospital Cavan returns thanks to the Abbey Players Cavan featuring Sean McManus Nuala Bornemann Lavey ICA Saint Aidan’s Troop Butlersbridge Saint Patrick’s College led by Father Torlac O Reilly for entertaing the patients and staff over the Easter period.
April 7th 1967 Brendan Coulter CEO of Cavan Mineral Waters is the recipient of a degree following a written and oral examination at the English Association of Soft Drink’s Manufacturers in England. Brendan is the only Irish man to hold this honour and Cavan Mineral Waters are shortly to announce additions to their range of Orange and Kola products. They are manufacturers of the famous Cavan Kola and Ice Cream Soda which are enjoyed by thousands of consumers in Ireland.
Unique pictures on the front page of the Anglo Celt featuring the O Brien family Killynebber and the O Reilly family all boys Drumcrave sons of JG and Agnes O Reilly. Joe is the famous playwright while Michael O Brien the father of the O Brien family is a very well known accomplished actor and brother of Andy NT Crubany. Five members of the O Brien family are Catriona age 8 Kieran and Alita twins aged 9 Barry aged 10 and Ann aged 11. The O Reilly’s include the triplets aged 11 Niall Owen Joseph and 9 year old Gabriel.
Seamus aged 10 and Sean aged 9 sons of Mr and Mrs Gerry Bradley NT Ballyhaise are to appear on RTE television children’s programmes next week.
Pictured at the final series of Charity Concerts in the Town Hall for the present season are Dermot Smith Paddy Lyons Noel Fay Sean Galligan Nuala Bornemann Brian Coll of the Plattermen Jimmy Smith leader of the Mighty Avons Showband Maisie Magee Clare Maloney Moya Maloney The Rave Group Tom Meehan Kenneth Clail Oliver Meehan and Ray Greene Marin O Neill and Sean McManus.
Cmdt Jim Scanlon makes a presentation in the Farnham Hotel to his good friend and college Lieutenant John Murphy NT who is retiring from the Army Reserve. John was the recipient of a gold inscribed watch and later Denn branch FCA presented the very popular John with an inscribed silver salver with a bouquet of flowers for Mrs Murphy. John is the very popular Principal of Denn NS.
Death of George Leinster Wolfe Tone Street at the early age of . Native of Farnham he was a keen dart’s player and for many years was attached to the Commercial Bar team in Bridge Street. Native of Farnham he worked nearly all his life with McCarren and Company Cavan where he was extremely well known and respected by both management and staff. In recent years he suffered from ill health and was lovingly cared for at home by his wife and family. He is survived by his wife Rose sons Oliver and Sean sisters Mrs Sadler and Mrs Dale Farnham and brother Jack Farnham. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral where his work colleagues formed a guard of honour. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated and burial later took place in Cullies cemetery .
D Bradfield District Inspector Department of Education will be guest of honour at the Take Your Pick Show at Cavan Gaelic League where Father Dan Gallogly will preside and all proceedings will be in the native tongue.
April 14th 1967 Benny McManus College Street is pictured with his magnificent brown trout weighing 6 ½ lbs and Father Peter Paul O Reilly with his specimen trout weighing 7 lbs 12 ozs which they caught at ‘The Pleasure House# Killykeen over the Easter period.
McCarren and Company are paying the highest price in Europe for pigs as they offer 280/- or £9 per cwt dead weight for grade A Specials.
Arva win their first title after years of near misses when they surprisingly overcome the reigning Junior Champions Castlerahan 1-7 to 0-9 in the Intermediate League Final at sparsely attended Breffni Park. Very poor spectacle with Arva curbing the threat from county stars John Nallen and Seamus McMahon to lead by 0-7 to 0-4 at the interval.
Cavan Gaels Minor Board 1967 Chairman Brendan Dunne Secretary PJ Carroll Committee Packy McGovern Hugo Cafferty Dennis O Keefe Tommy Smith Drumalee Tommy Hughes Brother Justin and Brother Sylvester.
Death of one of Cavan’s best known and highly respected business men John ‘Jack’ O Reilly Barber Main Street and Connolly Street. He is survived by his wife five sons four daughters brothers and sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery where Father PJ McManus officiated.
Paddy Hanley Acting County Registrar and Senior Clerk in Cavan for many years is taking up a similar post in Tralee Circuit Court county Kerry.. He is being replaced by Bridge Street native Terry Cassidy who served in Cavan town some years ago. Salvador Murphy Assistant District Court Clerk Cavan replaces Terry Cassidy in Naas county Kildare.
Myrtle Henderson nee Black wife of Bob MPSI Church Street presides at the annual general meeting of the District Nursing Association in the Town Hall. Officers for 1967 Chairman Myrtle Henderson Treasurer Kevin Kilduff Secretary Lily Galvin. Committee Benny Hannigan John O Rourke UDC Tom Fitzpatrick TD UDC Dr Hayes Dr PJ Watters Johnny Murray UDC Molly Soden Mrs Mansfield Mrs Thompson Mrs Keaney Mrs Fletcher Mary Reilly and Kathleen Maguire.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mrs Mansfield and Tommy McCormick E/W Carmel McDonald and Peggy Willock.
April 21st 1967 Mary Keogan Tullac Mongan is elected the fist Chairman of Cavan Housewives’ Association at a well attended meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall Cavan.
Jury at High Court in Dublin rules against Bill O Hanlon Creighan in his action against the ESB for alleged negligence contributing to his serious accident at Cullen’s of Swanlinbar on July 1st 1964. Bill claimed that the ESB did not supply the proper length of ladder and he had to borrow a suitable ladder to carry out the repairs and disconnect the mains. He was not supplied either with an adaptor for the purpose of disconnecting the aerial fuse. The Jury found that the ESB were not negligent. Justice Butler gave judgment in favour of the ESB with costs.
Opening sale of pigs at Cavan Livestock Sales next Tuesday.
Donogh O Malley Minister for Education announces that there is to be an amalgamation of Trinity College and UCD giving Dublin one super ‘University of Dublin.’
Death of Robert Morrow 30 Tullac Mongan at Lisdarn Hospital. He is survived by his family brother sister and relatives. Funeral in Saint John’s Church of Ireland was large and representative with burial later in the New cemetery Cavan.
AAU and NACA unite to form BLE Bord Luthchleas Na hEireann-The Irish Athletic Board.
Cavan play National League Champions Longford in the semi final of the Wembley Tournament at Croke Park next Sunday. The winners will play Kerry or Down in the final at Wembley Stadium at Whit.. Seamus Galligan has now replaced Matt McHugh in the Cavan goals and looks like making the position his own after some very fine displays in recent games.
Matthew Connolly Director Connolly’s Chemists presents the prizes for competition at Cavan Photographic Club which will be presented to the member exhibiting the best colour slide and best black and white photograph.
Tony Bogan Cashier in the Hibernian Bank is promoted to a similar position in Dublin after spending 3 ½ years in Cavan. He is replaced by John Holland from the Bray branch of the Hibernian Bank.
April 28th 1967 Mary Veale the well known highly popular owner of Murray’s Bakery Upper Main Street is pictured after she took 3rd place in the Dundalk area finals of the National Cake Making competition sponsored by McDonnell’s of Drogheda. Mary now goes forward to the National Finals in the South County Hotel where the winner will receive an all expenses Continental Holiday for two.
Fred Ryan Secretary of Gorta Ireland is pictured with the hard working Chairman of Cavan Gorta Committee Jimmy Finlay Farnham Street after the film show and lecture given to a capacity audience by Gorta in The Town Hall.
Tops of Bhreifne awards 1967 with S Creamer Adjudicator in the Town Hall. Pictured are Pearl Adams Kingscourt Best Actress Vera Sherlock Kingscourt Best Producer Margaret Cusack Bunnoe Best Actress Rural Brother Ultan Sherlock De La Salle Chairman Father PJ McManus cc President J O Rorke Derrylin best actor rural Rev Thomas Tiernan Derrylin Producer Derrylin Ken Hanna Kingscourt Best Compeer Brendan O Reilly and Paddy Reilly Kingscourt Best Comedians Dermot Smith Producer for Cavan Barmen’s Association special prize. Kingscourt were the overall winners with Abbey Cavan featuring Sean McManus Nuala Bornemann and all star cast.
Donagh O Malley Minister for Education introduces free transport for post primary students. Big promotion for the scheme in this week’s Anglo Celt.
After their disastrous fire of December 1965 Fegan’s led by their charismatic Directors John T Kennedy and Robert J Mackeral reopen their totally refurbished modern store in their signature premises opposite the Convent of the Poor Clare’s in Cavan. “Like the phoenix of old rising from its own ashes, the business premises of Fegan and Company has risen resplendent from the fire that gutted the premises eighteen months ago.” The Architects are Harry O Connell and Company with Smith and O Reilly Contractors Ballyhaise. William Creane is Hardware Manager John Jones and William Foster Household Department. Eric Craig Wholesale and Grocery Manager the very popular Sammy Condon formerly of Byer’s Upper Main Street is Provisions Manager. Billy Downey from Killynebber is of course Yard Manager
Cavan beat Longford 2-10 to 1-12 in the Wembley Semi Final at Croke Park and will play Kerry in the final play off at Breffni Park Cavan after Kerry beat old rival Down 3-8 to 0-8 in the second semi final played at Croke Park Dublin. The winners of the Cavan/Kerry clash will play Galway on June 10th at Wembley Stadium London.
Cavan Gael’s A Minor side beat Belturbet 6-13 to 0-4 in their first outing of the season at Breffni Park. A team of stars with great teamwork and poise. Star of the show was Jimmy Browne who scored 2-5 and Niall O Brien who accounted for 2-4 of the total. Scorers for the Gael’s Jimmy Browne 2-5 Niall O Bien 2-4 T Coyne 1-1 Phil Wray 1-0 Dennis O Keeffe 0-1 and Tom Greene 0-2. Referee Donal Crotty was an excellent official who let the game flow.
Meeting of the newly reformed Cavan Camogie Board in Saint Augustine’s Mrs Paul Conaty presiding. Teams from Castletara Butlersbridge Ballinagh Killygarry Cootehill Cornafean and Cavan affiliated.
Pictured at the well attended opening pig sale at Cavan Livestock Market are E Hanley Rooskey Thomas Brady Junior Miss M Shalvey office staff Paddy Brady Tom Brady senior A Donaldson Contractor and Eamonn Malone Accountant.
Mrs J H Faris best colour slide and Dennis Bradfield best black and white receive their awards from Philip McConnell Chairman of Cavan Photographic Club. The awards were sponsored by Connolly’s Pharmacy The Royal Cavan.
First Cavan Housewives’ Association 1967 Chairman Mary Keogan Vice Chairman S Mulloy Treasurer Mrs W Healy Milséan Bhreifne Secretary Maureen Watters Assistant Secretary Sheila White. Committee Airmid O Hanlon Judy McEntee Kathleen Murray Mrs M O Leary.
Jim Fay will play Michael Breslin senior in the Senior Billiards handicap at Cavan CYMS while Bernard Sharkey will play Peter Donohoe in the junior decider on Sunday next at Cavan CYMS Farnham Street.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kay Henry and Mrs Seamus Caffrey E/W Joan O Hanlon and Maureen Hunt.
Father Torlac O Reilly’s Boy Scout’s Film ‘Mulligan’s Millions’ is a big hit with the capacity attendance of the Cavan Association in Dublin in the Clarence Hotel with Father Dan Breen presiding.
May 5th 1967 Old custom of decorating the entrances to houses and dwellings in Cavan town on the 1st May in honour of the Queen of the May appears to be dying out as only houses in the River Street College Street and Wolfe Tone Street areas were decorated with greens and flowers to welcome in the month of May.
Very Rev Terence Brady PP Lavey represented by Patrick Smith objects at Cavan Circuit Court to the granting of a license to Frank Nannery who intends to open a Restaurant and Public House at Lavey Strand. Father Brady objected on the grounds that the proposed licensed premises were too close to Lower Lavey Church and likely to prove a counter attraction to his flock. Paddy McEntee represented Frank Nannery with instructions from Tom Fitzpatrick TD. The application was adjourned to the next sitting of Cavan Circuit Court.
Andy McEntee Anglo Celt Cavan chief reporter and a native of 57 Main Street and Church Street is elected President of the Cavan Monaghan Meath Louth branch of the National Union of Journalists at the Russell Arms in Navan. J Ryan Drogheda Independent was elected Vice Chairman while David Lawlor of the Meath Chronicle was elected Secretary. Anselem Lovett is the association’s representative on the Irish Area Council.
Sodality of Our Lady based in the Poor Clare Convent Cavan come up with a much appreciate gesture when they offer a free baby sitting service to the overworked mother’s in the town. The Editor of the Anglo Celt hails the move as a gesture in true Christian Charity. All enquiries to Sullivan’s Sweet Shop.
Carmel McDonnell who was two and a half years serving as Town Clerk Cavan Urban Council is promoted to the rank of Staff Officer Cavan County Council. Carmel is daughter of Mrs McDonnell and the late Tommy McDonnell Farnham Street. Brain Johnston Drumliffe Redhills a staff officer in Cavan County Council will take over as temporary Town Clerk Cavan UDC.
Great demand fro the Hugh Gough fishing weekends in Cavan with over 60 UK fishermen arriving at the Farnham Hotel in two luxury Maurice Jackson coaches direct from Dublin Airport. Most of the fishermen were up at 4 am with packed lunches to take 150 lbs of rudd and bream on the Annalee River.
Cavan Bridge Club Friday Mrs O Sullivan and Mrs Kelly N/S Mrs Kelly and Annie McEneneaney. Tuesday N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard E/W Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy.
The newly formed Cavan Swimming Pool committee announce a door to door canvas to elicit support for the project which based on a pool similar to the very popular Longford pool will cost £16,000 of which £8,000 is payable in grants. The balance is available by way of a five year loan from Cavan County Council. The running costs will be £2,000 per annum but again as all of the Secondary schools in the area have committed their support to the project only 1/3 or £700 will come from admission charges to the general public.
May 12th 1967 Harry Lynch is appointed Project and Development officer for Midland Regional Tourism. Aged 29 Harry was educated at Saint Patrick’s College and UCD and holds a degree in commerce. He is married with one child and lives in Mullingar.
County Cavan Motor Club competition sponsored by the Lawn Hotel Belturbet. 1st Wilf Bell and Derek Morris 2nd Willie McCormack and Joe Hill 3rd S McQuade and R Frazer.
Monaghan Town become the first holders of the Jackson Cup as AUL Champions Cavan Meath Monaghan area and the John Mullen Cup as winners of the Top Four competition trophies presented by Ray Griffith and Noel Mallon son of John Mallon at an enjoyable end of season function in the Ulster Arms in Cavan.
Cavan score a facile 2-17 to 2-8 victory over Kerry at well attended Breffni Park where the gate was an impressive £400 in the final play off for a place at Wembley on June 10th where Cavan will play the All Ireland champions Galway for the Gilmartin trophy. Fantastic display by Cavan who ran Kerry ragged despite the Kingdom including many All Ireland medal winners. Cavan led at half time 1-11 to 0-3.
Death of James ‘Jimmy’ McNamara College View at the early age of 54. Member of an old and distinguished Cavan family followed in the family tradition at Connolly Street where he worked as a tailor turning out high class men’s wear. He was known for his great patience and skill and his work was always of the highest caliber pleasing customers from all over a wide area. He fought in the British Army in World War 2 and saw action on the European front as the Allied Troops pushed into Berlin. Noted footballer in his youth he played with both Cavan Slashers an d Crubany being an official of the Club up to its extinction in 1957. Indeed it was the McNamara family led by Poppy Tom and Hugh well known local referee who were the main movers in the controversial move that saw Cavan Gael’s come into life but the old Cavan Harps /Crubany club going out of existence. Good neighbours like Tom Kelly and Bartley Smith bitterly opposed this move. His brother Poppy flew all the way from New York for the funeral. Jimmy McNamara died last week after a long illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. He is survived by his wife sons daughters brothers sisters and grandchildren. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral where Cavan Gael’s formed a guard of honour walking on both sides of the hearse. Burial took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
528 anglers are booked into the Farnham Hotel for angling weekend breaks during the month of June. Last weekend the anglers headed for the River Annalee which was too high with the recent heavy rain and returned to the Farnham many of them opting to go to Breffni Park to view their first game of gaelic football. All of them vowed to return later in the season when conditions should be better.
Pupils from the Poor Clare Covent and the De La Salle School attend Children’s Day in Knock.
Cavan Bridge N/S Father Sean O Reilly and Surgeon PD Maloney E/W Carmel McDonald and Peggy Willock.
Sudden and untimely death of Tommy McCormack 22 Tullac Mongan Cavan and a native of Drumavaddy at the age of 49. He was preparing to go out to work when he became unwell dying a short time later. He was employed as an Electrical Engineer in the Press Room of the Anglo Celt. For many years Tommy was the Projectionist in the Town Hall Arva and Bailieborough cinemas travelling during the War with the proprietor Ned McKiernan on a tandem bicycle to the venues with the films strapped to their backs. Tommy was a genius pure and simple who worked far too hard and tried to please everybody. At weekends he worked in Smyth’s 60 Main Street as an electrical contractor where he took a leading role in the wiring of many houses and churches in the locality. He was a very quiet hard working man whose devotion was to his wife and family. Indeed he always brought some of the children as company on many of the weekend jobs. He was never known to grumble or complain but just gone on with the job working from dawn to midnight and beyond. He was brother of Jimmy McCormack who is the present projectionist in the Magnet Cinema. He is survived by his wife Mary ‘Maisie’ five sons Eamonn Paddy Gerard Jimmy Michael and nine daughters Mary Eileen Margaret Kathleen Anne Bernadette Teresa Jacinta Jacqueline. He was uncle of Teddy and Sean McCormack Anglo Celt. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Matthew’s Cemetery Drumavaddy. Father PJ Gargan officiated and the guard of honour was provided by Tommy’s work colleagues in the Anglo Celt.
May 19th 1967 Garda Inspector Sean F Murray a naïve of Lavey is promoted Superintendent in Westport county Mayo. He has served in Donegal and Mayo prior to his recent promotion.
Mr and Mrs James Reilly Pullamore celebrated the Golden Jubilee of their marriage which took place in Drumlane Parish Church on the 12th of March 1917 with the late Father Francis McGovern CC Staghall officiating. They now have three boys four girls and twenty eight grandchildren. They were each presented with a gold inscribed wristlet watch by their eldest son William on behalf of the family at a private party in the White Horse Hotel Cootehill.
To book seats on the Legion of Mary pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday contact Luke Fitzpatrick Killygarry Seamus Lane Post Office Butlersbridge Mary Young Newsagent Upper Main Street Mrs Tommy Reilly ‘The Regal’ . Invalids fare £1 including lunch adults 17/6 children 10/- advised to bring flask and sandwiches.
John Sheanon well known Butlersbridge footballer will be the recipient of a presentation at a Ceilidhe in Saint Aidan’s Hall Friday 23rd May 1967 on the occasion of his emigration to Canada. John was one of the stars of the Butlersbridge county Junior success of 1963 and played on the County Minor team in 1960.
John Nallen the well known Mayo Galway Meath and now Cavan star who led Castlerahan to Junior championship honours in 1966 will join up with Cavan and Ulster legend Ray Carolan on a trip to take part in the Cardinal Cushing games in Boston USA.
Jimmy O Donnell well known Cavan footballer is the recipient of a number of presentations from his club mate’s at Saint Mary’s Granard who won the Longford County Senior Championship for the first time in 25 years in 1966. Jimmy is leaving on promotion in the Ulster Bank where he has been employed for a number of years to the Drogheda branch.
Jim Fay and Michael Breslin Senior are pictured after Jim just pipped Michael in the Billiard’s Handicap at Cavan CYMS.
Death of the very popular well known Patrick Smith Pullamore at an advanced age. He is survived by his sons daughters and grandchildren. Father PJ McManus CC officiated at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
John Sharkey the very popular circulation manger of Cavan’s Anglo Celt is appointed Cavan/Monaghan representative on the National Graphical Association. John is a vey well known member of the Cavan county team back room staff.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kathleen Brady and Maura Cullen E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
As Cavan Boy Scout’s Band fold a meeting is being urgently called with a view to forming an alternative boy’s accordion band in Cavan. New uniforms and instruments will be urgently needed and a house to house collection will start next week. Chairman Gerry Maguire Vice Chairman Dr Brian Galligan Secretary Micheal Smyth Assistant Secretary Paddy O’Reilly Treasurer Michael Geoghegan Honary Auditor Brian Coleman Bandmaster John Donohoe. Committee Mick Smyth Senior 60 Main Street Jim Scanlon Tommy Reilly ‘The ?Regal’ John O Rourke UDC John Walsh HL Smyth Teddy McCormack Maurice Jackson UDC and Seamus Fox. The subscription for each member is 1/- per annum more than one member of family in band the shilling will suffice. The committee are appealing for young boys who were members of the now defunct Boy Scout’s Band to join up. The Boy Scout’s committee led by the industrious and highly talented Father Torlac O Reilly feel that band activities were interfering with scouting in the town.
May 26th 1967 Cavan Post Office and its derelict site at the Market Square are raised again in Dail Eireann by Tom Fitzpatrick TD with Mr PJ Lalor Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Post’s and Telegraphs telling the Cavan deputy that things have moved on from studying the technical drawings and sketches which have now been approved and steps are being taken to soon apply for Planning Permission. Mr Lalor estimated that all things going according to plan the construction could start in twelve to eighteen months.
Liam Coyle eldest son of Mr and Mrs JJ Coyle is home on holiday from the USA where he emigrated just three years ago. He is a former playing member of Ballinagh GFC. He did his National Service and served with the USA Army in Korea.
TJ Maher who is running for the Presidency of the NFA tells Cavan farmers that he will negotiate a good deal with the Government for the beleaguered farmers who are rapidly becoming the poor relation in Irish society. The President Elect told a packed Ulster Arms that under him they would build a bigger better more forward looking NFA than ever before. Cavan NFA 1967 President Myles A Smith Chairman Benny Donohoe Vice Chairman P Tuite Secretary P Reilly Lurgan Belturbet Treasurer WF Foster Ballinagh.
Cavan play Derry in their first Ulster Junior final since 1962 in Dungannon. Team Seamus Galligan Mullahoran Andy McCabe Crosserlough Hughie Newman Ballyhaise Enda McGowan Ballyhaise Dennis King Crosserlough Paddy Smith Mullahoran Brendan Murtagh Kingscourt Sean Byers Crosserlough V O Reilly Bailieborough Micheal Greenan Drumalee Fergus McCauley Drumalee Steve Duggan Ballyhaise Seamus McMahon Castlerahan and Sean Masterson Cornafean. Subs J Brady Castlerahan M O Reilly Killeshandra Frank Glancy Cavan Gael’s E Kelly Virginia. Malachy McMahon from Tyrone will have charge of the whistle.
“Cavan V Galway at the Empire Stadium and Sport’s Arena Wembley London on June 12th . Flights leaving on Friday June 11th returning on Sunday evening June 13th 1967 book now last few seats costing £14-8-0 at John McGinnity Travel Agent Bridge Street.
Corpus Christi at Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated the 8 am . Father Torlac O Reilly was the principal celebrant of the 11:30 Solemn High Mass with Fathers Ray Brady deacon and PJ McManus sub deacon, Father Patrick J Gargan was MC. Father ABC McGrath conducted the outstanding Cathedral Choir while playing the organ. Father PJ McManus celebrated the 10 am children’s Mass. The procession around the town following the 7:30 worker’s Mass had to be curtailed to the Cathedral ground’s due to threatening rain.
James J Dolan celebrates the Mass in honour of Saint John Baptist De La Salle in the Cathedral where the entire school paraded to Mass led by the De La Salle Flagelot Band. Late the boys were entertained in the school by the brothers and given a free day.
New Galway/Belfast Express via Cavan to be introduced by CIE and Ulsterbus from June 12th 1967. The journey will take a total of 5 ½ hours and will stop in Cavan for refreshments and passengers for thirty five minutes.
Fergal Maloney 26 Highfield Road sells his home to Frank Milner Cavan Post Office for £3,000. JJ Kiernan Upper Fitzwilliam Square had carriage and once again Brian Murphy was the Auctioneer.
Breffni Boys Band Committee mount an intensive door to door collection to defray the cost of instruments and uniforms for the new band which will replace the famous Boy Scout’s Band in Existence for over fifteen years.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Nell Arnold and Mr Jim Hearn E/W Mrs Maureen McDonald and Mrs Maura Maloney
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals formed in Cavan President Brother Ultan Sherlock Vice President Bob Henderson Treasurer Secretary Mrs Doreen Lord. Pet Show arranged for Town Hall on July 1st while and an inspector appointed by the committee will attend local marts in the area.
“Pedigree Prams Folders Carricribs and all nursery furniture now available at Smyth’s 60 Main Street Phone 88. HP Terms arranged.”
Mr and Mrs Jack Smallhorne Coleman Road Cavan thank all those who contributed to the erection of a monument to their beloved only son Paddy who died on the 23rd July 1966 at New Inns. They would particularly like to thank their good friend John O Connor Monumental Sculpture for the manner in which he executed this magnificent tribute to their late son Paddy.
June 2nd 1967 Three sets of twins born at Cavan’s Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn all within forty eight hours.. Nurse Anna Donnolly is pictured holding Emmanuel and Ann Marie Harton twin son and daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Harten Carnagh Loughduff. Nurse Mulloy is holding Collette and Margaret Cassidy twin daughters of Richard and Margaret Cassidy Highfield Road Cavan and Nurse Fitzpatrick is holding Deirdre and Marie Watters twin daughters of Dr and Mrs PJ Watters Farnham Road Cavan..
For the first time in many years the population of the Republic of Ireland shows a nett gain of 65.661 or 2.30% on Census Night April 17th 1966. The population of the Republic is now 2,884,002.
Saint Patrick’s College Sports 1967 held in glorious sunshine are extremely well organized with all events being run off in a smooth seamless manner to the pleasure of the competitors and the large crowd of visitors. Senior 100 Yards JJ Hopkins 2nd P McGinley and 3rd Pearse Gilroy 220 yards JJ Hopkins 440 yards Pearse Gilroy 2nd Michael Brady and 3rd P McGinley 1 mile Frank Brady 2nd P Gibney 3rd Fergus McCauley.
Dayboy’s Race Pat Timmons 2nd D Hickey and 3rd P McMahon. Bicycle Race Padraig Caffrey 2nd Tom Meehan and 3rd Brendan Harding. Wheelbarrow Micheal Harding and T Shields. Sack Race Damien Farrell. Obstacle Race Raymond Reilly and Jerry Higgins. Father’s Race 1st Brendan Dunne 2nd P Coyle and 3rd Mr Hopkins. Overall best athlete once again is Pearse Gilroy but this time on a toss of a coin form J Hopkins after both athletes accumulated the same number of points.
Cavan Juniors beaten in Ulster Final 2-8 to 0-4 after enjoying 45 minutes of territorial advantage in mud bath at Coalisland against a very fit and accurate Derry who prospered with their small share of possession. On a dreadful day for football the pitch in Dungannon was rules as unplayable and the teams and the very small number of supporters travelled on to Coalisland. On paper this was a very strong Cavan team who just did not play as a team having impressed in their victories over Monaghan and Antrim on their way to the final. Sean Byers at centre field was the only player to emerge with his reputation intact and kept going all through even when those around him had surrendered to mediocrity. Scorers for Derry Colm McGuigan 2-0 Mickey Niblock 0-3 Frank O Loan 0-2 Eamonn Coleman 0-1 P McGuinness and P Quinn 0-1 each. Micheal Greenan Fergus McCauley Frank Glancy and Seamus McMahon 0-1 each replied for Cavan. Derry led by 0-4 to 0-1 at half time but Cavan collapsed like a pack of cards in the second half.
The Beatles are expected to have their biggest hit ever with the release of ‘Sergeant Peppers Lonely Heart Club’ which features over well known world personalities on the cover. The LP combines memorable sing along numbers with outstanding musical virtuosity.
Death of Patrick Ruddy Glasdrummond Poles. He is survived by his wife Margaret brother neighbours relatives and friends. There was a large attendance at the funeral and removal from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Bernard Brady 37 College Street at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital . He is survived by his brother aunts nephews nieces neighbours and a large circle of friends. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Twenty teams entered for the prestigious McGinnity Cup and £30 promoted by Cavan Shamrock’s in Tierquin Park.
June 9th 1967 Joseph Mullery brother of the late Stan senior is home on holidays from Brisbane Australia. He emigrated in 1922 and was an outstanding member of Cavan’s 5th Northern Division Old IRA. He was later interred in Ballykinlar and Belfast. His old friend Paddy Smith now living in Brisbane sends his best wishes to all his friends in Cavan.
New development plan for Cavan being compiled will mean that motorists leaving Cavan will be asked some simple questions in order to evaluated the areas of future investment in the town.
Death of John Lee late of Breffni Terrace. He emigrated over 40 years ago after beginning life as a messenger boy in Cavan’s Anglo Celt office. His remains were flown home for burial with Mass in the Cathedral followed by interment in Cullies cemetery. He is survived by his wife and family.
Sudden death of Bernard Corr BDS Farnham Street after suffering a long tedious illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. He had been in failing health for the last few months and his death is a great shock to the community in the town. A native of Legaginny Ballinagh he was resident in Cavan 39 years. He was a past president of Saint Patrick’s Past Pupils and had also served as an officer of the Union for many years. He was a former member of Cavan Urban District Council. He was an outstanding dental surgeon and his patients came from all classes and creeds over a wide area where he had a first class reputation. He was predeceased some months ago by his wife Dr Maura Corr and his son Brian a Lieutenant in the Air Corps who was killed in an air crash at Shannon some years ago. He is also survived by three brothers Father Larry Corr PP Virginia John F Corr Cavan County Council Loughan Moynalty county Meath Patrick J Corr New York sister Mrs Margaret O Reilly Virginia. He was uncle of Father Peter Smith CC Maudabawn Rev Jack Corr and Rev Finbar Corr New York. He was cousin of Rev Larry Corr PP Kilmore. His brother Rt Rev Monsignor Michael Corr was known as ‘The Fighting Chaplain and took a leading part in World War 1 and died only on October 1966/ Family friend Father ABC McGrath received the remains at the Cathedral where the funeral Mass was celebrated by Father Peter Smith with Father McGrath again officiating at the burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of the very well known extremely popular Major JN Purden at his home Lodge Park Freshford county Kilkenny at the early age of 68. He was resident at Cloverhill for many years and was internationally known as a top breeder of Hereford cattle. He took an active part in the 1914-1918 War and was injured in combat always walking with a pronounced limp. A man of striking good looks and physique he was a member of Belturbet Clones and Cavan Show Societies and took a leading role in their organization each year. He was one of the leading Hereford exhibitors at the RDS and was known throughout Great Britain and Europe as a breeder of the highest quality. In latter years since he moved to Kilkenny he was a leading member of Kilkenny Show Society and displayed the Champion Bullock at the most recent show. He is survived by his wife JEM Cheene Weelbrook Freshford county Kilkenny.
Father Felim Kelly welcomes the legendary ‘Girl from Donegal’ Bridie Gallagher back to Kilmainhamwood where she set a new Irish record of 7,000 patrons flocking to see her on her last visit. Father Kelly and Bridie are seen planting a tree to commemorate the event during her recent visit to Kilmainhamwood.
Israel claims total victory in whirlwind 6 Day War. They claim to have completely routed the Arab adjoining nations including Egypt reopened the Gulf of Aquba and captured the entire old city of Jerusalem. Israel took control of a wife sector of Arab territory ranging from the West Bank of the River Jordan to the Suez Canal. In addition Israeli Chief of Staff Major General Rabin announced that Jericho had fallen to his troops. After the onslaught Egypt and the adjoining Arab States were in deep shock and fear as their troops withdrew before the onslaught. As the United Nations move in t keep the peace after six days of battle, Israel is in control of three bitter adversaries Egypt Syria and Jordan but must now work with the United Nations to work out how to control such a hostile population.
June 16th 1967 James V Halton born in Cavan town in 1895 son of Mr and Mrs T Halton Owen Roe Terrace. He is a former employee of the Anglo Celt where he worked in the compilation and printing of the Register of Electors. He is back in Cavan on holiday from his home in Saint Catherine’s Ontario Canada. He was last here in 1947 and is a veteran of the USA army of the 1914-1918 War. He has 6 daughters 1 son and 25 grandchildren.
Father Patrick Marron Cavan Kieran Scott Cootehill and Terence Lynch Lavey are all ordained priests at the Cathedral of the Assumption in Carlow. Father Pat Marron was educated at the Poor Clare’s De La Salle and Saint Mary’s College Dundalk where he said his first Mass in the College Chapel on Monday. He will minister in the Diocese of San Antoine Texas USA and is son of Michael and Martha Marron Cootehill Road Cavan. Father Kieran Scott was educated in Saint Michael’s School Cootehill and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and will minister in Paterson New Jersey. Father Scott celebrated his fist Mass in Saint Michael’s Cootehill on Monday last. Terry Lynch is son of Mary and the late John Lynch Mullaghmagavin Stradone and was educated at Knocknagilla and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. He will minister in Tucson Arizona USA and celebrated his first Mass in Saint Dympna’s Upper Lavey on Monday.
Cavan Gardening Competition sponsored by the UDC. Zone 1 Patrick Smith 14 Saint Patrick’s Terrace Swellan 2nd Henry Coyne Saint Phelim’s Place 3rd Mrs B McGrath Saint Phelim’s Place. Zone 2 William Sheridan 13 Saint Brigid’s Terrace 2nd Patrick ‘Lofty’ Higgins Saint Brigid’s Terrace and 3rd Edward Maguire Saint Brigid’s Terrace. Zone 3 Mrs B Egan 18 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan 2nd Seamus Fay 19 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan 3rd John O Rourke 3 Saint Aidan’s Cavan. Each winner received a plaque and share of £30 prize money. Tom Fitzpatrick TD Chairman congratulated all who participated with the Vice Chairman Paddy Conaty asking could such a successful scheme be extended t the private houses in the town.
Outstanding display by Cavan as they catch overhaul and eventually beat the All Ireland champions Galway 1-11 to 1-10 in a scintillating performance bringing back memories of the glory days of old at Wembley Stadium London. The game was witnessed by up to 20 million who tuned into BBC1 and was also carried by RTE in Ireland. A record attendance of over 30,000 saw a glorious display from two well matched fit teams displaying al that is best in gaelic games. Ray Carolan who just arrived from Boston where he was engaged with John Nallen in the Cardinal Cushing Games was outstanding for Cavan until he tired towards the end of the game played at break neck speed and combination by both sides. Galway led by 0-8 to 1-4 at half time. . Micheal Greenan receiving from Ray Carolan sent a pin point pass to Charlie Gallagher who placed John Joe O Reilly who punched home to the Galway net for the crucial score in the first half. Michael O Gorman a native of Castleblayney and owner of the Gresham Ballroom in Holloway Road is seen presenting his magnificent trophy to Cavan captain Charlie Gallagher.
Cavan Gael’s led by Olive Galligan win the County Minor League Cup beating Mullagh 3-6 to 1-7 in a tight hard fought dour game never reaching expectations at Breffni Park on Tuesday last. The Gaels defence was brilliant with Paddy Blessing very little to do showing class every time he was called on. Flame haired Oliver Galligan was man of the match at centre half while John McNamara was superb at full back. Oliver Malone and Oliver Crowe sound wing backs with Joe Gilmartin and Martin Fitzpatrick lending great support at wing half. Tom Greene and Dominic Twoomey dominated all through at midfield with their high fetching and long accurate deliveries to their forwards a feature. Jimmy Browne was the outstanding attacker with great skill and link up play with the other forwards a feature of his outstanding display. Tony Coyne a bustling full forward was always dangerous in procession while the great Michael ‘ Max’ McDonald used his height strength and considerable shills to good effect and is now a cert for selection to Cavan county team. Niall O Brien and Phil Wray were always dangerous. Team Paddy Blessing Oliver Crowed John McNamara Joe Gilmartin Martin Fitzpatrick Oliver Galligan captain Oliver Malone Dominic Twoomey Thomas Greene Niall O Brien Michael ‘Maxie’ McDonald Jimmy Browne Philip Wray Dennis O Keeffe and T Coyne. Referee Brian O Reilly.
Meeting in Farnham Hotel with a view to forming a Rugby Club in Cavan is adjourned after Michael Drysdale is elected Chairman and Philip Goldrick a manager in May Robert’s is elected Secretary/Treasurer. Philip Gillick says he has already been on to the Ulster Branch who have promised support for the new venture and appeals to all those with an interest in forming a rugby club in Cavan to attend the next meeting in the Farnham Arms Hotel.
Death of the well known very popular Sarah Gaffney Crimlin at the residence of the Lyndsey family Clonogonnell Cavan. Dean Turkington and Rev George A Millar officiated at the large and representative funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to Kilmore churchyard.
The very popular Garda William ‘Bill’ Gaffey retires after 43 years loyal and distinguished service to the Force, He joind the Garda in 1924 and was stationed in Monaghan and transferred to Cavan town 24 years ago. He was a courteous and efficient officer of great power and strength. He has the best wishes of everybody in the community for a long and happy retirement. Superintendent E McCague on behalf of his colleague in Cavan Garda Station made a presentation to Garda Gaffey before his retirement.
Show jumping at Drumbar House by the recently formed Midlander’s on their first ever visit to Cavan. Sideshows for all the family.
Bridge Club N/S Maureen Cullen and Kathleen Brady E/W Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy.
June 23rd 1967 Bishop Austin Quinn ordains four young men to the priesthood at the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Rev Thomas McKiernan Corlesmore House Fintan McKiernan Kilnavart Ballyconnell Gerard Finegan 71 Upper Main Street Cavan Sean Kellegher Drumhaldry Ballyconnell. Father Finegan is ordained for the Diocese of Saint Augustine’s in Florida while the three others will serve in the Diocese of Kilmore. A contingent of Boy Scouts formed a guard of honour as the priests were leaving the Cathedral. Father Finegan has been an active member of the Cavan 2nd CBSI Troop for over 15 years.
The Anglo Celt together with all the other local titles shoots up to 9d with many people swearing that they will never buy the old rag again! The Drogheda Independent Meath Chronicle Northern Standard Dundalk Democrat and Argus all follow suit.
Kathleen Leddy aged only 11 wins the overall ballad singing contest at the Cavan Fleadh in Killeshandra while her sister Anne 17 who was second in Killeshandra wins the All Ireland Open Ballad Singing and An Tostal Cup in Drumshanbo.
Childr4en’s Pet Show in the De La Salle School by kind permission of Brother Ultan Sherlock Principal on Saturday the 8th of July 1967. Entry forms available at McGinnity’s Young’s Black’s Bridge Street and George Fegan’s.
Cavan very lethargic in 2-12 to 2-8 win over an impressive Antrim team at Casement Park in the 1st round of the Ulster Championship in Casement Park Belfast. They now play the winners of Monaghan or Tyrone in the semi final on July 9th in Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones. This was a complete contrast to their dazzling performance at Wembley when they impressively accounted for the All Ireland champions Galway. Cavan led 1-7 to 1-6 at the interval. Scorers for Cavan Charlie Gallagher 0-8 Philip Murray 1-1 Steve Duggan 0-2 and John Joe O Reilly Micheal Greenan 0-1 each.
Jimmy Magee All Stars are back in Cavan to play and All Ireland Selection in aid of the Our Lady of Lourdes Ballyconnell Building Fund at Breffni Park where Micheal O Hehir and Liam Campbell of RTE will deliver the commentary and an Taoiseach Jack Lynch will throw in the ball. There will be an all star cabaret and dance later in the Sport’s Centre.
“The final tribute in art memorial in limestone granite or marble. Frank O Neill Monumental Sculpture beside The Dew Drop Inn. Write or phone Cavan 246 for illustrated brochure.
Death of one of Cavan and Monaghan’s greatest Gael John Sexton Caretaker Breffni Park at the age of 68. He played with Cavan Slashers for many years winning senior county championship medals with Cavan and Monaghan in 1930 when he lined out for the Farney men in the All Ireland Final against Kerry. He played in the famous All Ireland semi final in Tralee in 1925 when Cavan were controversially ousted by Kerry. He later served as a referee and County Board Official for many years. He was a member of the Irish Army based in Cavan and Monaghan and retired with the rank of Company Sergeant. He took and an active part in the War of Independence and was a well known member of Cavan Old IRA, John was employed as a Night Time Telephonist and no matter what the emergency John was always able to rise to the occasion connecting customers to their destination in the dead of night and in record double quick time. His courtesy and obliging nature were hall marks of this great man. John Sexton is survived by his wife Agnes sons Michael Sean Brendan a Garda Sergeant in Quinn county Clare daughters Maureen Phyllis and Josephine. He was a brother of the well known Michael Sexton Inspector Department of Posts and Telegraphs Mullingar. The coffin was draped in the Tricolour and his colleague in Cavan Old IRA under Cmdt Sean Sheridan formed a guard of honour both at the Cathedral and in Killygarry where a last volley of shots were discharged in his honour with Post Man John P Smith sounding the last Post on the trumpet. Father PJ McManus officiated both in the Cathedral and in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan play Fermanagh in the opening round of the Ulster Minor Championship in Irvinstown and are quietly fancied to take the title this year. Team Paddy Blessing Cavan Gael’s Paddy Smith Mullagh T Smith Lavey John McNamara Cavan Gael’s T Brady Mullahoran Olive Galligan Cavan Gael’s Frankie Dolan Templeport Frank Tynan Mullagh Sean Kellett Virginia Micheal ‘Moucher’ Galligan Cavan Gael’s Dominick Twoomey Cavan Gael’s Pearse Gorby Belturbet Tony Dunne Cavan Gael’s Eamonn Cusack Crosserlough and Johnny Browne Cavan Gael’s. Subs G Murtagh Kingscourt J Sherlock Kingscourt N Coyle Mountnuggent Niall O Brien Cavan Gael’s V Maguire Lavey Thomas Greene Cavan Gael’s Joe Dillon Kingscourt Michael Cusack Crosserlough Paddy Reilly Cavan Gael’s and A Stafford Mullagh.
Father Gerard Finegan 71 Main Street son of Joe and Mary Finegan nee Rogers celebrates his first Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim where he was baptizes on the 2nd January 1943. Father Finegan administered his first blessing to the packed congregation . He is a former Cavan county minor footballer member of Cavan Gael’s and Cavan Boy Scout’s. Father Finegan is a well known card player in the area and excels at 25 Whist and a modest game of Poker. He is an only son and has four sisters Mary Aíne Katherine Brigid and Josephine. His father Joseph who is a native of Banahoo is a well known Hardware Merchant and Funeral Undertaker while his mother May who hails from the Ballinrobe area of county Mayo worked in Con Smith’s Public House before her marriage. Gerard was born on the 1st January 1943.
Vandals spoil the fun for thousands at Annagh Lake as they attack parked cars and interfere with other people’s property. The owners the Bartley family who are highly tolerant have issued a warning that further outbreaks of violence will lead to them locking the gates to deny entry to one and all.
Michael Geoghegan Treasurer and Brian Coleman Auditor issue the report that shows that the recent door to door collection of all houses in the town yielded a very impressive £154-15- which will go towards equipping the Band. Further collections will be taken up in Longford where they appear next week end and Clones where they will supply the music for the Ulster Semi Final between Down and Donegal.
June 30th 1967 Ethna Reilly Tedeehan is crowned ‘Arva Show Queen in Saint Patrick’s Hall Arva on Friday last and goes forward to the four county final in September .
Presentation to Dr PJ Watters in the Farnham Hotel who is leaving Cavan where he was Assistant County MOH to take up a similar appointment in Laois. Pictured are Dr A Cassidy Ballyjamesduff Dr and Mrs PD Power Cavan County MOH Dr Tony Farrelly County Cavan Physician and Dr and Mrs PJ Watters Assistant County MOH Cavan.
Presentation to Archdeacon Canon HW Shire on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of his ordination in Cloverhill Hall. The presentation was made by Mrs G Whyte Venables on behalf of the Parishioners.
Hollywood actress Jayne Mansfield who recently toured Ireland in cabaret is killed when the car she and three others who were also killed were travelling in was in collision with a tractor in the early hours of June 29th 1967 . Her three children survived with minor injuries. At Easter Jayne Mansfield and her popular cabaret toured Ireland where in Kerry Bishop Moynihan asked people not to attend the show in Tralee. The Dean of Kerry Monsignor John Lane condemned the entertainment in the strongest possible terms calling it a possible occasion of spiritual harm’. On arrival at Dublin Airport Jayne Mansfield explained that their” set comprised of comedy song and satire and if it is a matter of low cut dresses I have other dresses in my wardrobe”!
Cavan County Council elections Cavan Electoral area. Electorate 10,188 quota 988. First Count AJ O Brien outgoing 1,105 elected Paddy Conaty Fianna Fail 1,069 outgoing elected JC Lord outgoing 883 later elected Matthew O Reilly Clann Na Poblachta 802 later elected J Cassells Fine Gael 700 later elected Vincent Bartley Fianna Fail 614 later elected F McCarron Fine Gael 560 Packy Dinneny Fine Gael 556.
Cavan Urban Council Elections 1967 Tom Fitzpatrick TD 325 Paddy Conaty Fianna Fail 137 Timmy Murphy Fianna Fail 135 Maurice Jackson Independent 119 Johnny O Rourke Labour 98 Maura Baxter Fine Gael 88 Tom O Connor Labour 77 John Murray Fine Gael 75 elected Benny Cafferty Fine Gael 72 elected Joe McGovern Clann Na Poblachta 60 elected Mary McDonald Fianna Fail 58 Richard Cassidy Sinn Fein 45 Kenneth Simpson Fianna Fail 35 Seamus ‘Ba’ Fay Labour 33 and Jim Fay Fianna Fail 29.The number of seats nine contested by fifteen candidates valid poll 4,386 quota 139.
Cheques presented to charities following the conclusion of the highly successful charity concerts in the Town Hall during Lent. Poor Clare’s £155 Red Cross £77-10-0 Cavan CYMS £77-10-0. A further cheque was presented to the Poor Clare Building Fund proceeds of the Charity Football Match in Breffni Park and dance in Sport’s Centre which amounted to £410. Thanks is due to Tommy McCormick who gave the Sports Centre free of charge and the Navak Showband who also gave their services free. Pictured are Michael Smyth Secretary Tom McKenna Treasurer Paddy O Reilly Cavan CYMS Tommy Goldrick Cavan Red Cross Brian Sullivan Sergeant Peter Coogan and Michael Smyth Saint Phelim’ s Place.
Even after the tonic of an eight point early lead Cavan’s challenge falls apart in disastrous Ulster Minor first round clash against Fermanagh going down by 5-5 to 3-5 after being level 2-2 each at the interval. Cavan after a decent first half collapsed in the face of an avalanche of scores from Fermanagh in the second half led by man of the match Fran Roofe. John McNamara Dominic Twoomey Eamonn Cusack and Johnny Browne were the only Cavan players who played up to expectations.
Ina Hickey wins Kathleen Murray’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club.
Death of Charles Gorman Drumbo. Survived by his 3 daughters 1 sister and mother in law. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery. Very well known personality he was an outstanding farmer being extremely helpful to all neighbours and friends particularly in times of trouble and hardship. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Among the galaxy o stars from Loreto Commercial Course are Pauline Cullen Swanlinbar who gained positions in Cavan County Council The Agricultural Institute and Service’s Engineering Phyllis Kerrigan Lisreagh VHI Cavan County Council Kay Mullery Town Hall Street Cavan 1st Place Dublin Corporation Arnott’s and Company. Pat McFeeley Earlsvale Road Cavan Dublin Corporation and Irish Agricultural Wholesale Society Madeline O Brien Crubany Cavan ESB Helen Sheridan Ulster Bank ESB Dublin Corporation Cavan County Council Terri O Sullivan Main Street Cavan Guinness Cavan County Council Urney Chocolates. Pictured at Loreto College are the graduating members of the Commercial Course Terri O Sullivan Main Street Cavan Rosaleen Boylan Crosserlough Rosemary O Reilly Cornafean Helen Sheridan Norma O Rourke Crossdoney Miriam Ross Mullingar Yvonne Cowen Ballinagh Nuala Brady Mullahoran Pauline Cullen Swanlinbar Winifred Keaney Donegal and Phyllis Kerrigan Lisreagh Cavan.
Margaret M O Connell applying on behalf of her husband Harry BE is granted a license to sell intoxicating drink at Cavan Circuit Court in respect of their premises at Derragarra Upper Butlersbridge by Judge PN Ryan.
Very successful blood transfusion session organized by Cavan Red Cross in conjunction with the Irish Blood Transfusion Board sees 536 donation of one pint of blood each in the Protestant Hall with many donors winning Gold Pelicans which are being sent out in the post.
Thomas Leonard Todd is conferred with his B.Sc at Queens’ University Belfast. Aged 20 he is son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Todd Belfast and grandson of Mr and Mrs Eugene Leonard Stragelliffe.
Dr PJ Watters sells his residence at Farnham Road Cavan to S Gunn Killeshandra with Alfred Myles Smith having carriage of sale.
Charlie Corr sells his very desirable bungalow at Latt Cavan to Pat McHugh Cathedral Road for £4,500. Jack Binchey Solicitor had carriage and Brian Murphy was the Auctioneer.
Annual outing of Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne this year will be to Fore where they will be escorted by Very Rev P Cuffe PP and later the party will travel on to the historical town of Trim where they will be met and escorted by Mrs M Cooney Meath Archaeological Society.
July 7th 1967 Danny Brady son of Danny and Julia Brady Middletown Loughduff becomes the youngest member of Cavan County Council when he is elected for the first time to Cavan County Council at the head of the poll in the Ballyjamesduff electoral area. Danny is a well known Mullahoran and Cavan footballer and a member of the current squad.
Big changes at the De La Salle School as Brother Sylvester who replaced the legendary Brother Cyril only last year as the brother in charge of football development in the school is transferred to Johannesburg South Africa. He was a keen football and athletic coach developing a team for under age competition in both athletics and gaelic football. Brother Sylvester was also in charge of the servers and choirmaster of the Boy’s Choir. A presentation was made to him before his departure by the Pat Pupil’s Union President Thomas ‘Toggy’ Connolly. Pictured are Timmy Murphy Treasurer Toggy Connolly Brother Sylvester and Thomas M Gilroy.
Death of the well known highly respected Christina ‘Chrissie’ Foster Market Square after a long illness borne with great courage dignity and resignation to the Will of God at the Surgical Hospital Cavan at a comparatively young age. She was sister of Marona and they ran the very successful Foster’s Newsagents in the Market Square. Not only did they sell papers and magazines but high class cigarettes tobacco and confectionery. They were booking agents for all the big events in the Town Hall including Cavan Drama Festival of which Christina was a founder member in 1945 The Foster’s were natives of the Tullyvin area but set up their shop many years ago in the Market Square. It was a calling house for GAA and Church personalities and they were entertained in the adjoining kitchen where they could join in the banter with the many customers. Opened every morning after the 7 o clock Convent Mass they remained open until 10 every night seven nights a week. Chrissie was very religious and a very staunch supporter of the Sodalities in the Cathedral. She was a great supporter of the Cavan County team and one of her regular callers was the famous H L Smith Secretary of the Cavan County Board. There was a packed attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with a good turn out of clergy. Burial later took place in Saint Brigid’ cemetery Killygarry.
Parting tribute to their trainer Brother Sylvester Cavan’s De La Salle win the Roinn A Urban title defeating Castlerahan 5-12 to 2-6 in the final at Duke Park Stradone. Outstanding team performance De La Salle were much superior to their opponents and won in the end pulling up and they were never in danger of losing. De La Salle led at the interval 2-8 to 0-3. Team Aidan Elliott S Costello K O Reilly Niall Murray Fergus Costello Patrick McNamara Charlie O Donoghue Hugo Clerkin Dominic Sheridan Captain Finian Farrell Eugene Reilly P Maguire Martin Maguire Patsy Lee Hubert Smith. Subs L Hyland M Duffy E King Cormac Dunne P McMahon. Philip Smith Cavan School’s Board is pictured presenting the Duke trophy to the De La Salle captain Dominick Sheridan after the game with the Castlerahan captain Seamus Reilly looking on.. Referee Fintan Tierney.
Charity football match in Breffni Park between Jimmy Magee’s All Stars and a Cavan All Ireland selection ends in high drama in a predictable draw. Jack Lynch Taoiseach threw in the ball and Micheal O Hehir and Liam Campbell provided an entertaining humorous commentary. An excellent crowd who paid £400 enjoyed the game in bright sunshine while a packed attendance were entertained at the Gala Dance in the Sport’s Centre later when stars of stage screen and radio were backed by the very popular local Navak Showband. The Breffni Boy’s Band made their first official outing in Cavan at the game receiving generous applause at the start and interval. Later at a special dinner in the Ulster Arms Hotel Father Fegan on behalf of the organizer’s Our Lady Of Lourdes Building Fund presented Jack and Maureen Lynch with an engraved coffee tray and set to mark their first visit to Cavan as Taoiseach. Pictured in the commentary box are Michael Smyth 60 Main Street Micheal O Hehir and Liam Campbell.
In the Farnham Cup Final played in the Adam and Eve style Margaret English beat the favourite Karl Bornemann 4 and 3. In the Dr Cullen Cup Nicky Smith beat Louis Blessing 1 up. Bridie Smyth won Beda McCabe’s Prize in the Ladie’s section.
Wake up call for many when Father PJ McManus appealing for a generous response to the Saint Vincent De Paul Collection tells the congregations that many people in Cavan town go each day without their breakfast simply because they have no money. In some houses in the town there could be one pair of shoes shared between al of the children for going to Mass and many of the family are unable to god simply because they have no proper clothes or footwear.
The Year of Faith opens in Cavan Cathedral on the feat of Saint Peter and Paul with a Tridium of Masses.
Thomas Weir 1 Earlsvale Road sells his residence to Michael and Mona Flanagan Kilnaleck for £3,650. Tom Fitzpatrick TD was the Solicitor having carriage and the Auctioneer was Brian Murphy.
Annual outing to Dublin and Bray for the pupils of the De La Salle School led by Brother Ultan Sherlock. They visited all the historical sites including Trinity College Dail Eireann The Custom House and journeyed to Bray in the afternoon where many of the pupils had a dip in the sea and bought souvenirs.
Father Sean Finlay ministering in Savramento California is home on holidays with his parents Jimmy and Rose Finlay in Farham Street. On his way back to California he will stop off in Los Angeles to visit his brother Brother Simon Finlay.
John Little and Hughie Maguire next door neighbours in Abbey Street win The Sheelin Shamrock Cup and 1st Prize of £10 at the prestigious fishing competition on Lough Sheelin. They had a catch of ten pike for a total weight of 17 lbs 12 ozs. 2nd was Oliver O Reilly and Barry Elliott with 4 pike weighing 6 lbs 6 ozs 3rd Eamonn Donohoe and HP Doyle with 4 pike weighing 5lbs 6 ozs.. There were 30 competitors who caught 21 pike .
“Reopening to day Friday 7th July 1967 after the disastrous fire that gutted our premises in December 1966 Whelan’s Church Street . All religious goods toys stationary expresso coffee whipped ices etc. Proprietor Bridget Ann Whelan”
July 14th 1967 Bernadette McDermott daughter of Mr and Mrs J McDermott Gurteen Killeshandra wins 1st Prize in national Caltex Art competition. She is a pupil at Saint Joseph’s Orthopedic School Coole county Westmeath..
Ann Leddy daughter of Eugene and Mrs Leddy Stroane Butlersbridge is selected Show Queen at Ballinamore Agricultural Show Dance. She now goes forward to the Four County Final at Clones in September.
Kathy Bannon well known fancy good and confectioner Town Hall Street has three of her sisters all nuns at home for a holiday. They are all daughters of Mr and Mrs Michael Bannon Bawnboy and are attached to The Sisters of Providence Indiana. Sister Francis Eileen, Agnes Patrice, Marie Agnes are also sister of MJ Bannon Grace Park Road Dublin.
Tom Fitzpatrick TD is once again elected Chairman of Cavan Urban Council being proposes by Joe McGovern Clann Na Poblachta and seconded by his colleague Benny Cafferty Fine Gael. Johnny O Rourke is elected Vice Chairman proposed by Tom O Connor and seconded by Johnny O Rourke.
Over 90 in the Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne party on their annual outing to Fore and Trim. Father P Cuffe PP brought them on a conducted tour of the historical sites including the castle in the Fore area . Mrs M Conway and S Reynolds both members of Meath Archaeological Society conducted the tour in the Trim area including a visit to Newtown and the old Cathedral of the Diocese of Meath.
Senator Patrick O Reilly Fine Gael Murmod Virginia is elected Chairman of Cavan County Council while the evergreen Patrick Smith from Cootehill is unanimously elected Vice Chairman of the Council.
First ever Pet Show in the De La Salle School attracts a huge crowd of entries. Large Dogs 1st Ned ‘Bates’ McEvoy College Street . Medium Margaret Hand Owen Roe Terrace Cavan. Small Monica McCormick Elmbank Cavan. Cats 1 Psul Ronan Saint Phelim’s Place 2nd Marie Lenihan Farham Street 3rd Pat Martin Church Street. Ponies 1st Alison Wall Farnham Road. Birds 1st John McCaffrey 1 Tullac Mongan Cavan. Novelty Pet Niall Smyth 60 Main Street Cavan with his Pet Rabbitt.
Butlersbridge Camogie team 1967 pictured Kathleen Sheridan Ann Brogan Bridget Leddy Rosemary O Connell Mary Duffy Maura Sheridan Gabrielle Dunne Mairead Brady Colette Dunne Mary Bartley Patricia Gaffney and Mary Dunne.
Brian O Reilly (21) 67 wins the Breffni Trophy at County Cavan Golf Club. Brian Murphy off 12 was runner up with 67. Best Gross Phil Lawlor Junior 76. The nine hole competition was won by Dr FPE Smith and Paul McDonald.
Entries to Cavan Lawn Tennis Competition to George and Hilda Fairbrother Swellan Cavan Phone 47 and 225
Cavan beat Tyrone 1-13 to 3-3 as the defence creaks but the attack play brilliantly in the Ulster Senior Football Semi Final at Irvinstown. John Joe O Reilly Phil Murray and Steve Duggan were outstanding in attack. Cavan led by 1-7 to 2-1 at the interval. In a desperate display of hooliganism the referee Malachy McMahon had to be rescued by Cavan officials as a number of Tyrone supporters assaulted him as he left the field at the end of what was a game played in the best spirit of sportsmanship with Cavan never in danger of being beaten.
Death of John McMahon after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude in England where he emigrated just 7 years ago. Aged 60 he was a native of Emmett Place and left Ireland with his wife to reside in Lincoln. He was a long time employee of McCarren and Company Cavan and was extremely well known and popular in Cavan. He was a great follower of the county football team and enjoyed a day’s fishing in the company of his friends at Rann or Lough Oughter.
Clare Hourican nee Flood flies out from Aldergrove to Kennedy Airport New York USA with her daughters Una Deidre Fiona and Anne for a new life in the land of the free where their father is already resident. They are daughter and grandchildren of Frances Flood Bridge Street.
Jennifer Little daughter of Walter and Mary Little Lisdarn passes her entrance exam to Guinness Brewery. She is a past pupil of Saint Clare’s Secondary School and won the prize for the best pupil at Alexandria Secretarial College Dublin.
Cavan Fair is quickly on the way out with the advent of Brady’s Livestock Mar on the Railway Road. The fair on Tuesday was only moderate with a small supply and clearance. Cattle £35-40 sows £25-30 pigs £13 working horses £30-35.
Death of Mrs Mary K Dunne Saint Mary’s Terrace at the age of 68. She was a native of the Stradone area and was extremely popular with all her neighbours and friends. He husband died 15 years ago. She is survived by her three sons Tony Brendan and Dessie and one daughter Imelda Mullery Saint Phelim’s Place. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saint’s Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father PJ Gargan CC officiating.
July 21st 1967 Carrick Rovers Carrickmacross will play Columcille Killiney Dublin in the Final of the John McGinnity and £30 soccer tournament at Tierquin Park. There were 20 teams entered for the competition which took place over the Summer months in Tierquin under the auspices of Cavan Shamrock’s FC.
Civil Service led by Cavan Gael’s clubman Cathal Young will pay a weekend visit to Cavan to play the local Cavan Gael’s in Breffni Park. Civil Service include such stars as Jimmy Whan Armagh Benny Gaughran Louth ?Tom Crotty Cavan John Morley Mayo Paul Kelly Donegal Brendan McLoughlin Mayo Hubert Gaffney and Frankie Kennedy Cavan and Mick Burke Cork. Admission to Breffni Park is 2/-
Mrs RB Hickey Cathedral Road wins the Lady President’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with Maura Maloney wining Section B and Doctor Finegan Lisdarn winning the Best Gross.
Tragic death of Hubert Duffy Coleman Road following a drowning accident at the age of 63. One of Cavan’s most loved and highly respected residents he was a native of Upper Main Street where he was born and reared. He was a lifelong member of the staff of Alfred Myles Smith Solicitors Farnham Street where he was managing clerk for the last 15 years. As a young boy Hubert was involved in the struggle for Independence being a very distinguished member of Fianna Eireann. He was a Group Leader based in Cavan during the Emergency of 1939-1946. He took a prominent part in the GAA and along with his brother Paddy starred on many of the Cavan Slasher’s teams of the 1920-1930 era. Most charitable and decent man he was a member of Saint Vincent De Paul and took and active part in caring for the sick needy and destitute in our community. He is survived by his brother Paddy well known Postman two sisters Mrs L Lunn and Mrs M McBrien Dublin nephews nieces relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Father PJ McManus in another keynote address in the Cathedral tells the congregation that one of the greatest problems in Cavan today is Litter and we must set about cleaning up the town and making it more presentable for visitors. Both Rev George Millar and Father McManus are spearheading the drive to clean Cavan up with advocating litter bins both in public places and in shops. Cavan will do well in the up coming Tidy Town’s competition providing everybody pulls their weight.
Kieran O Keeffe with a catch of 3lb 10 ozs from Billis is the overall winner of the Donohoe Cup at the Junior Fishing competition at Bakersbridge where over 130 young anglers were ferried to the venue by Maurice Jackson’s luxury coaches. Refreshments were provided by Cavan Angler’s Club and all had a wonderful outing. 13-14 1st Kieran O Keeffe 2nd Jimmy Scanlon 3rd A Kenny. 11-12 1st Malcom Lee 2nd Frank McNally 3rd Bernie Quinn. 10-11 1st Gerard McCaffrey 2nd Gerry Clarke 3rd Mickey McEntee and 4th Paddy Gargan.
Social and presentation to Father Gerard Finegan by Cavan Boy Scout’s in Saint Augustine’s Hall. Father Finegan is leaving shortly to minister in Saint Augustine’s Florida and was an active member of Cavan Boy Scouts’ for nearly 15 years.
Hugh McCarville pictured a native of Killeevan County Monaghan is holidaying with his brother Joe McCarville Wolfe Tone Street. He is home from the USA for the first holiday in Ireland for 45 years having emigrated to the USA in 1922.
July 28th 1967 Mary Duffy Butlersbridge aged 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs M Duffy and a pupil in Loreto College wins 2nd prize in the National Fine Art competition sponsored by Cormac Crayon Bedford England.
Charlie Gallagher is pictured receiving the famous ‘Anglo Celt’ trophy after Cavan had comprehensively beaten Down in the Ulster Final in Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones.
Borough London Girl’s Pipe Band on nationwide tour stop off in Cavan where they are photographed. The later called to Loreto College where the sisters and staff treated them like Royalty. They were accompanied by Monsignor Anthony Reynolds and Father Jack Moore formerly from Bridge Street Cavan where his father ran a pub (McGinnity’s )
In a poor quality one sided match Cavan lay the Down Clones bogey once and for all hammering the champions 2-12 to 0-8 to win the Ulster title for the 46th time and the first since 1964. Cavan won the title with a goal coming up to half time when after trailing all of the first half they took the lead 1-4 to 0-5 at the interval. Just three minutes into the second half Cavan scored the decisive goal which puts them on course to play Cork on Sunday week in the All Ireland Semi Final at Croke Park Dublin. Man of the match for Cavan was Jimmy O Donnell who gave no less a man than Tom O Hare a torrid afternoon laying off exquisite passes to the other forwards. Joe Lennon and George Glynn held sway for Down at midfield and Cavan have grave problems in this sector. Ray Carolan at centre half was magnificent all afternoon and the Down attack were completely thwarted by the Cavan half back line who were outstanding. The Down full back line was poor in the extreme and when star full back Leo Murphy had to be replaced due to injury the writing was on the wall for the Mourne men as Tom O Hare and Brendan Sloan were very hesitant. Colm McAlarney and John Murphy accounted for nearly all of Down’s scores and many of the old brigade decided early on that it was not their day. Just before half time came the score that put Cavan on the road to victory when Jimmy O Donnell sent a great pass to the speedy Steve Duggan who cross perfectly for John Joe O Reilly to fist home from close range. Just after half time in the 5th minute of the second half Micheal Greenan gained possession 25 yards out and shot hard and high to the roof of the Down net and book Cavan’s place in the closing stages of this years’ championship. The only unsavory aspect of what was a scrappy but sporting contest was that every time a Down attack broke down it ended in fisticuffs with the Cavan defence holding firm. Referee Jimmy Hatton elected to let the play flow. The four teams engaged in the Ulster Finals wore black armbands in memory of Fr P McNally RIP a former President of the Ulster Council GAA. Cavan Seamus Galligan Andy McCabe Gabriel Kelly Peter Pritchard Pat Tinnelly Ray Carolan Brendan Murtagh Brendan Donohoe Tom Lynch Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Micheal Greenan Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher and Phil Murray. Great credit is due to team trainers and selectors Mick Higgins Matt Lynch and James Gilsenan. In the Ulster Minor Final an impressive Tyrone beat a feeble Fermanagh who started like a train 0-16 to 2-5.
Mixed Foursomes Final at County Cavan Golf Club Ann Smith and F Shields beat Mrs M O Sullivan and Seamus Fox while in the Cullen Cup Final Eddie Shields beat Jim Beirne on the 36th hole.
“Look your best at Lavey Festival Kathleen Sexton Hair Stylist Upper Main Street Cavan Phone 358”
Cavan Lawn Tennis 66th Open Week organized by the Committee headed up by George and Hilda Fairbrother. Men’s Singles M Lenihan beat M Fleming 6-4 6-4. Ladie’s Singles Mrs Russell beat Mrs Duane 6-1 6-2 where Nora Maloney was easily the best Cavan player reaching the Semi Final. Ladie’s Singles Handicap Final Nora Maloney beat Mrs Brabazon 6-1 6-3. Competitors from Dublin Navan Mullingar Kells Stackallen Navan Carrickmacross Sligo Virginia Ballyjamesduff Derry and Belturbet. Outside courts at Lisdarn and Loreto were used to play off the early rounds such was the entry for most categories.
Death of the highly popular and well known Mary Soden late of Main Street (Tesco) and 54 Saint Pappin’s Road Ballymun. She was eldest daughter of Peter and Mrs Soden who ceased trading in Cavan in 1945 selling their premises to Providers. Her father was a member and Chairman of Cavan Urban District Council and Cavan County Council. Their’s was the leading business in the town of Cavan up to 1945. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Pappin’s Ballymun to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry where Father PJ Gargan CC officiated.
Siobhan Browne of Butlersbridge counted 957 cars passing through Butlersbridge between 1:15 and 3:15 on Sunday afternoon as all modes of conveyance were pressed into service to bring the large crowd of Cavan supporters to the Ulster Final in Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones.
Paddy Elliott of P Elliott and Company purchases Martin’s private house for £4,000. Brian Murphy was the auctioneer and TJ Fitzpatrick had carriage of sale.
August 4th 1967 Oblate pilgrimage including Cavan invalids and pilgrims flies out from Dublin Airport Lourdes.
David Ahearn home on holidays in his native Lake View Cavan is pictured with Vincent O Rourke at the Green Lake where he landed a 3 ½ lbs pike which took over 15 minutes to land.
Finbar Galligan son of Mr and Mrs Galligan Thomascourt is conferred with his BA at UCD. He was educated at Corlurgan and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan.
Paddy Conaty is ousted as Chairman of Cavan Agricultural Committee when he ties with J C Lord Independent and loses on a toss. Paddy than contested the Vice Chair and again tied to be ousted by the vote of the new Chairman J C Lord who plumped fro Finea Gael’s JF McGovern.
Con Smith and Jim McDonnell give a rather hesitant vote to Cavan to beat Cork on Sunday. Both have doubts about the defence and centre field. Con thinks that Fergus McCauley of Drumalee should be drafted in as he is the man in form at the moment. Both think the attack is better than in 1962 and 1964.
Michael Smith is holidaying with his brother and sisters HL Eileen and Josie Smith at the Courthouse. He is over 40 years in America.
Rosemary Smith world famous rally driver is competing in the Autocross at Farnham Estate on August Bank Holiday Monday.
August 11th 1967 Tropical heat hits Cavan as temperaratures soar to 100%C with water shortage in many areas.
Martin V Walsh who emigrated from Ballyhaise to USA some 11 years ago in 1956 is appointed Charter Sales Supervisor Aer Lingus. He is a member of the Knights of Columbanus and resides in Astoria New York. He was home on holiday just two years ago.
Tom O Connor brings Cavan Urban Council’s attention to the fact that the Corporation Mace of the town of Cavan which was presented by Theophilus Clements Sovereign in 1723-1724 and returned to the Clements’s family after the Corporation ceased to exist is now up for sale with an asking price of £8,000 for the solid silver Mace with the emblem of the Corporation embossed. Maurice Jackson said that he was speaking to Mr Clements and they would like the Council to buy it as it had more value to them than anybody else. Brian Johnston acting Town Clerk said that he was on to the Auctioneers who quoted £8,000 asking price for the Mace. Tom Fitzpatrick and Tom O Connor said that it was worth enquiring about.
Mrs M O Sullivan and Seamus Fox win the Captain’s Brendan Jenkins’ Prize at County Cavan Golf Club Danny Kelly and Muriel Doherty were the runners up while Dr and Mrs Power recorded the Best Gross. There were 99 competitors.
Presentations to local artistes who took part in the recent Cavan Charity Concerts in the Town Hall. Pictured are Sean McManus Tom McKenna Treasurer who made the presentation Brendan Hutchinson Dag Carroll Paddy Swarbrigg Sean McCormack Richard Graham Liam Cooke and Bill McCusker all from the Navak Showband who backed all the artistes during the concerts giving their services free of charge.
Cavan just come up short as Cork scrape into an All Ireland Final against Meath in September. The harsh penalty awarded against Cavan in the first half was the decisive score as Cork triumphed 1-7 to Cavan’s 9 points. Cavan led by 0-7 to 1-3 at half time with Dennis Coughlan expertly converting the penalty kick. Cork furthered their lead in the second half but Cavan stormed back to come within a point of the Cork men with ten minutes left. Cork dominated midfield where Mick Burke was man of the match and the Cavan pairing of Tom Lynch and Brendan Donohoe were always playing second fiddle. Ray Carolan was outstanding at centre half back. Gabriel Kelly was not his usual self getting the run around from Cork’s full back Con O Sullivan while his wing men Andy McCabe and Peter Pritchard were satisfactory. Enda McGowan was a revelation when he came on and should have been included from the start. Charlie Gallagher was outstanding and got very good support from Phil Murray and Jimmy O Donnell. The selectors on the line have a lot to answer for in losing this game failing to utilize John Joe O Reilly at midfield and keeping Mullahoran Dreadnought Danny Brady on the bench. Team Seamus Galligan Andy McCabe Gabriel Kelly Peter Pritchard Pat Tinnelly Ray Carolan Brendan Murtagh Tom Lynch Brendan Donohoe Micheal Greenan John Joe O Reilly Steve Duggan Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher and Philip Murray. Subs Garrett O Reilly for Brendan Donohoe and Enda McGowan for Brendan Murtagh. According to the Anglo Celt this was the 41st time that Cavan failed in the semi final stage of the All Ireland championships. Best chance since 1952 to win the All Ireland thrown away. The deciding penalty was harsh beyond words as Peter Pritchard was pushed before being deemed to have fouled the ball in the square.
Crosserlough the Cavan champions beaten by Saint Joseph’s Ballyshannon/ Bundoran in the semi final of the Ulster senior club championship 1-11 to 2-6 in Irvinstown on Tuesday evening last.
Month’s Memory Mass for Very Rev CA Cartwright PP Carrigallen and former Curate in Cavan in Saint Mary’s Church Carrigallen on Thursday 17th August.
Death of Edward Brady Fairtown Cavan. Survived by his family brother nephews nieces relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Patrick’s Castletara to the adjoining cemetery.
Hugh Gough and Brendan Coulter are representing Ireland at the World Coarse Fishing Championships in Hungary where Hugh Gough is representing Ireland at the first ever World Coarse Fishing Congress.
Good supply ready sale at record prices at Cavan Fair. 1 years olds £30-40 2 year olds £55-70 3 year olds £75-85. Carrying sows £38-40 springers £60-75. Working horses £75-90 knackers £75-90 knackers £55-70 ponies £45-60.
Winners of Garden Competition sponsored by Cavan Urban District Council Zone A Patrick Smith Saint Patrick’s Terrace Zone B Brigid Egan Owen Roe Terrace and Zone 3 William ‘Billy’ Sheridan 13 Saint Brigid’s Terrace Cavan.
August 18th 1967 Brian E Hickey eldest son of Mr and Mrs Benny Hickey Cathedral Road Cavan is among 19 students chosen from over 100 applicants attending the 9th London International Youth Scientific Conference in London. Brian is a second year science student in UCD.
Roma Creamer Gabrielle Dunne Catherine Cullivan Mary Quinn Ann McInerney are all among the honours at Loreto College’s Leaving Certificate results 1967.
Pearse Gilroy Paddy Reilly Michael McGinnity Laurence Nee Peter McPartland Micheal Galligan Paul Smith Philip N Brady Peter Galligan and Pat Timmons are the local stars featuring in the Saint Patrick’s College honours list.
Death of the very well known highly popular Peter Leddy Saint Mary’s Terrace after a long illness borne with courage and deep conviction. Aged 65 he actually officially retired as a Postman after 43 years service in the Cavan area last Friday. He was an outstanding footballer in his day assisting the Cavan Slashers with whom he won a Senior County medal in 1922. He later served for many years as an official of the club. He had a distinguished career in Cavan LDF during the World War 2 Emergency. He is survived by his wife one daughter Mary two sons Michael well known painter and decorator Cavan and Sean in England one brother John in Cavan. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim with burial in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan presided.
Death of the very popular Ann O Hanlon nee Linden Military Row. She was widow of the late Garda Peter O Hanlon who served most of his time in the force in Ballinagh serving over 25 years there. After his death Ann and her family came to live in Military Row where they were quick to make friends and partake in the life of the community. Native of Ballybay she was an accomplished musician and gifted pianist. She was a life long member of Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann. She is survived by four daughters Breda Dungannon Mary Margaret Granard Olive Dublin Veronica Cavan and three sons Peter Paddy and Brian who are all in America. She was sister of Mrs Jack Smallhorne Coleman Road. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Ballybay cemetery.
Seven swimmers from the town will take on the arduous swim of 5 ½ miles from Church Island to Crover House on Lough Sheelin. Only 3 swimmers have achieved this swim Sean Walsh Jack McCelland and the legendary Margaret Enedge. Aíne Sullivan John P Smith Kevin Kilduff Terry Coyle and Brian Sullivan will bid to add their names to this illustrious list on Sunday next. The swim will start at 3:30 and finish at 5:15 pm at Crover House Hotel.
Sympathy is extended to Nellie Gargan ‘The Ritz Bar’ on the death of her mother Mrs Anna Smith Lisduff Virginia. She was widow of the late Patrick Smith Cavan County Councilor and extensive farmer ‘ Lisduff House’ Maghera at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn after a short illness. Deeply religious she was known throughout the area for her unstinted kindness courtesy and hospitality. Her son Father PJ Smith home from Glasgow administered the last rites of the Church. The remains were received at Maghera Church by Father T Murray and Very Rev Larry Corr PP. Hers son Father PJ was the chief celebrant of the Requiem Mass in Saint Matthew’s Church Maghera where many priests from the Diocese and those home on holiday were in attendance. Predeceased by her husband Patrick Ann Smith is survived by her son Matthew Father PJ Smith Glasgow Father Kevin Smith Texas Jim England Joseph Lisduff daughters Sister Mary Saint Anthony Dublin Nellie Cavan. Cavan County Council at their monthly meeting Paddy O Reilly Murmod presiding passed a vote of sympathy with the relatives of Anny Smith whose husband Patrick was a leading member of the Council for many years.
Beatrice Maloney in conjunction with the swimming lessons organized by Cavan Red Cross in Annagh Lake will give a lecture on life saving at the Green Hut Military Barracks Cavan on Tuesday 18th August 1967.
The Breffni Boy’s Band after appearing at the Ulster Final in Clones will make their next outing in Ballyconnell at the Toomeregan Harriers Sports and Fete on the 15th August 1967.
Cavan Red Cross hold a social and presentation to mark the departure from the town of Jim Simpson and Irena Coogan. Dancing 9-2 and subs 12/6.
August 25th 1967 Michael Lorrigan aged 12 and Sean Rehill aged 12 both from Ballyhaise are pictured having won County Council scholarships Michael is son of Dr and Mrs Charles Lorrigan and Sean is son Mr and Mrs V Rehill Ballyhaise.
Death of Alice Teresa second wife of Frank Lee Tullyco Cavan at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. She is survived by her husband brothers sister relatives and many friends. Native of Castlepollard she came to Cavan in 1956 and endeared herself to all the locals being fond of a small drink and the frequent small flutter on the horses. She was a nurse by professionand worked most of her life in Dublin. . There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Michael McManus Killynebber at the age of 92 at Saint Phelim’s Hospital .Native of Mullahoran. He farmed at Killynebber before going to live in Drumbar Survived by his wife Kathleen and two sons family relatives and many friends. He was in excellent health up to 2 months ago.. Funeral from the Cathedral to Loughduff. with Father ABC McManus officiating.
Death of Cynthia Pollock 29 Cathedral Road at the Surgical Hospital . Very well known she was a naïve of Cavan being daughter of Mr and Mrs William Kennedy. She spent most of her life as a Law Clerk in Reid and Faris Church Street but in recent years she worked as a clerk with Cavan Committee of Agriculture. In her youth she was an outstanding badminton and tennis player. Cynthia was a founder member of Cavan Gramophone Society and gave many recitals. In recent years she was cared for by her brother Leslie and sister in law at their home 29 Cathedral Road. She is survived by her brother Lesley Kennedy sister in law and a large circle of friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to the New Cemetery with Rev George M Millar officiating..
Meath beat Mayo 3-14 to 1-14 to qualify for the All Ireland Final where they will play Cork. Meath won the game with a five minute spell of magic in the second half when they scored two unanswered goals foiling a late rally by the Westerner’s. the foundation of victory was laid in the dominance of Peter Moore and Terry Kearns at midfield with Jack Quinn and Bertie Cunningham rock solid in defence while Mick Mellett Tony Brennan and Matt Corrigan starred in attack. Joe Corcoran was the outstanding performer on an impressive Mayo team. Meath led at the interval by 1-8 to 0-8.
The all conquering Cavan Gael’s Minor team beat Mountnuggent 3-10 to 0-4 to qualify for the Cavan Minor Final having led at half time by 1-4 to 0-4 the Gaels closed the gate firmly on their luckless opponents in the second half at Breffni Park. In a poor one sided game goals from Pearse Gilroy and man of the match Micheal Galligan who ran riot scoring two in second half. Donal Crotty was an excellent referee letting the play flow from end to end.
Saint Columcille’s from Killiney in Dublin are the favourites to win the second John McGinnity Cup Final against Carrickmacross Rovers at Tierquin Park on Sunday next 27th August 1967 kick off 3:30 pm with Joe Ralph Dundalk in charge of the whistle.
J M ‘Mel’ Keaveney is appointed staff officer with Cavan County Council replacing John Reilly Swellan Cavan who has retired.
Sister Mary Paul McGovern succeeds Sister Fidelma Gilroy who has retired as Assistant Matron to Sister Mary Mercy in Saint Felim’s Hospital.
“College Street Garage complete respraying and panel beating by Jimmy Mulcahy who has now jointed Dickey Mullery. Estimates are free and all work guaranteed.. Call in have your problem priced than sorted. Personal attention at all times Richard Mullery”
September 1st 1967 Ballyjamesduff wins the All Ireland Tidy Town’s overall prize for the second successive year.
As the heat wave continues Cavan town begins to experience a severe drought as Shantemon Lake falls to its lowest level for many years. Water will now have to be pumped from Behey Lake. Areas most affected include Saint Patrick’s Swellan Wolfe Tone Street Saint Phelim’s Place Saint Brigids’ Owen Roe Tullac Mongan Jubilee Saint Aidan’s Highfield Road and Breffni Terrace..
Outcry as Librarians in county Cavan are paid the lowest rate in the country at 4/2 per hour with rates varying in other parts of the country. James Tully TD says Cavan are paying 6d below the going rate with the branch libraries very efficient and doing a first class job.
Death of Alice Lee at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was a nurse by profession and native of Castlepollard county Westmeath. She married Frank Lee well know farmer and milk merchant in 1955 in Cavan Cathedral. She was a very good character and loved to meet people and converse. Her charity and acts of hospitality were legendary and she liked a modest flutter on the horses. She was Frank Lee’s second wife. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of James Reilly Pullamore at the age of 84. He was husband of Margaret and was an extensive farmer in the Pullamore area. Extremely popular he was known for his wit and good humour. He is survived by his wife 3 sons 5 daughters grandchildren relatives and many friends. Funeral took place from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery with Father PJ McManus cc officiating..
Dennis J Fitzgibbon ‘Din Joe’ will open the new Brady’s of Cavan Volkswagen Garage in Cavan. The new garage will be blessed by Fathers Charles Brady and Vincent Brady both brothers of the proprietors. Phil Brady will continue to manage the Arva branch while brother Thomas will manage the Cavan branch.. Packie Cooney is head salesman.
Cavan Gael’s easily account for Kingscourt 5-7 to 1-9 in the quarter final of the Cavan senior championship at Stradone. Cavan Gael’s will play Belturbet in the Under 16 final and will play Crosserlough in the Minor county final where the Gael’s with ace marksmen Jimmy Browne and Micheal Galligan are expected to prevail.
Cavan Lawn Tennis Championships 1967 senior men’s final Dermot Burke beat Mickey Breslin 6-4 6-1 senior ladies’ Nora Maloney beat Frances Sullivan 7-5 6-4 while Nora and Frances joined forces to beat Mrs Smith and Miss Reilly in the ladies’ doubles final 6-4 6-1 and Dermot Burke and Jim Hearn beat Mickey Breslin and Gene McCusker 6-2 6-2 in the men’s doubles final. There will be a presentation in the Farnham Hotel for Hilda and George Fairbrother for their outstanding contribution to the organization of the tournament and the cups for the different events will be formally presented.
Saint Columcille’s Dublin win the McGinnity Cup set of medals and £25 beating Carrick Rovers from Carrickmacross 2-1 in a thrilling McGinnity Cup Final before a full house at Tierquin Park. The runners up received their medals and £5 runners up after a thriller. John O Halloran deservedly put Columcille ahead on 20 minutes with a well taken goal after relentless pressure from the Dublin side.. Tony Dolan equalized with 10 minutes to go until half time and even though the Dublin side dominated the score stood at 1-1 at the interval. Mike Doyle was the hero for Columcille when he scored the winning goal to give the Dublin side a deserved 2-1 victory in the blue riband event of the Cavan Soccer Calendar. Plaudits all round for the excellent refereeing of Ken Simpson who was taking charge of his first major final.
Gene Cusack and Thomas Green are in opposition as Crosserlough play Cavan Gael’s in the minor championship final. Cavan Gael’s who beat Mountnuggent in the semi final are out to make amends for their one point loss to holders Killeshandra in last year’s decider. Crosserlough beat Belturbet in the semi final.
Killygarry Camogie Club the first club to be officially formed and amalgamated in County Cavan are pictured as they play in the Cavan Camogie League 1967..
Death of Michael McManus later of Mullahoran. Since coming to live with the Maguire family in Drumbar he was extremely popular and his pleasant and friendly manner endeared him t all who knew him.
Canada Cup at County Cavan Golf Club sees Louis Blessing and Jack Binchey returning a score of 137 to take the title. In the Electric Cup Dr FPE Smith won with a score of 30 while that man in form Louis Blessing returned 30 1/2 . In the ladies; section Mrs M O Sullivan’s Prize was won by Margaret English while Una Smith’s Prize was won by Maureen McDonald also from Church Street. Next Sunday Goldie Fleming’s Prize.
September 8th 1967 Patrick ‘Patsy Lee BA H dip in Education son of Phil and Ellen Lee Wesley Street returns to Saint Patrick’s College this time on the teaching staff. He was recently invited by Father Bob McCabe President to join the staff. Patsy was educated at the Poor Clare Convent Saint Phelim’s De La Salle Cavan Saint Patrick’s College and UCD. He has one brother David.
Reggie McMahon County Hotel is selling the hotel as a going concern. PJ O Reilly is the Auctioneer and Allen and Halpin have carriage of sale.
Cavan Gael’s will play Crosserlough in the final of the 1967 senior championship bringing back memories of the last time the teams met in the classic final of 1958.
Cavan Minors beat Crosserlough 5-10 to 1-2 in the 1967 Minot Final played in desperate weather conditions in Stradone adding the minor championship to the minor league won earlier in the year. Aided by the gale force wind the Gael’s had the game well and truly wrapped up at half time when they led 4-6 to 1-1. So poor and dispirited in the second half were Crosserlough despite playing with the elements that they only added one point from a free by Gene Cusack near the full time whistle while the Gael’s took their foot off the accelerator and cruised to victory. Tony Dunne covering acres of ground and reveling in the conditions was the Gael’s man of the match with good support from Oliver Galligan who broke even in exchanges with Crosserlough danger man Gene Cusack while Oliver Malone returned another sparkling performance. Paddy Reilly and Tom Greene towered over the opposition and dominated all afternoon at midfield. Michael Galligan Jimmy Browne Jackie Conaty Pearse Gilroy were always dangerous. Dominic Twoomey was outstanding at centre half forward while Niall O Brien proved a match winner despite the handicap of a leg injury scoring the first of the Gael’s goals in the 5th minute and another in the 20th minute of the first half. In defence Patrick Blessing in goal had an armchair view of proceedings and never was allowed to break into a sweat while John McNamara Joe Gilmartin and Oliver Crowe did everything expected of them in solid performances. Subs Maxie McDonald Dennis O Keefe and Philip Wray only emphasized the gulf in class with their skill and physique. Team Patrick Blessing Joe Gilmartin John McNamara Oliver Crowe Tony Dunne Oliver Galligan Oliver Malone Tom Greene Paddy Reilly Niall O Brien Micheal Galligan Jimmy Browne Jackie Conaty Dominick Twoomey Pearse Gilroy. Subs Michael ‘Maxie’ McDonald Dennis O Keeffe and Philip Wray. The cup was presented to the winning captain Olive Galligan by Father Patrick Morris Chairman of the Minor Board. Referee Joe Hayes Killeshandra.
Cavan Gael’s beat Stradone 2-12 to 3-4 in the semi final of the senior championship at Breffni Park in desperate atrocious weather conditions. Defence was very shaky despite comprehensive win conceding three goals to their less than impressive opponents. The Gaels led by 1-8 to 1-0 at half time. John ‘Foley’ O Rourke was the outstanding defender in goal bringing off some miraculous saves. Only Donal Crowe at full back Gabriel Kelly at centre half and Pat Gaffney were reasonably sound. Dominick Twoomey and Frank Glancey dominated at midfield while Jim McDonnell PJ Carroll Micheal Galligan and Philip Murray were the best of the forward division. Referee Mick Higgins.
Cavan Shamrock’s Under 16 beat Clones United 2-0 in the final of the Sean McManus Cup at Tierquin on Saturday evening before a respectable crowd. Jimmy Smith opened the scoring with a very well taken goal on 20 minutes. In the 35th minute a gallant Clones who fought tooth and nail for honours were awarded a penalty and McCabe shot inches wide. Joe Johnston closed the door on the Clones challenge 5 minutes later with a wonderful solo dribbling goal that brought him right through the Clones defence side stepping to goalkeeper to shoot to an empty net. Best for the Shamrock’s were the superb Hubert Smith who is surely a star in the making Sean McKiernan in goal Noel Smith Joe Johnston Jimmy Smith and Billy Allen. Sean McManus proprietor of the Central Café and himself a former star with Cavan Shamrock’s will present his cup and medals to Noel Smith Captain and the rest of the Cavan Shamrock’s panel at a function in the Ulster Arms next Tuesday.
Brendan Jenkins Captain’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club next Sunday.
Death of the very well known Annie McGrail Draper ‘Regina Rosaria’ Lower Main Street at Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan. She was deeply religious and a life time member of the Legion of Mary and Children of Mary. She took an active part in the organization of the annual Legion of Mary pilgrimage each June. She was in business in Cavan selling light drapery items for women for many years and was a native of Leitrim. She was well known too as a cyclist and used that mode to travel to and from the Cathedral each day. She was a member of the staff of the Cathedral Book Shop and was extremely well known and respected for her attention to detail. She is survived by her brothers and sisters nephews nieces relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saint’s Patrick and Felim to Killygarry cemetery.
Sudden death of the very popular and handsome Tony Pryce 23 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan as he prepared to go out to work on Tuesday morning. He was aged only 43 and a native of Ballymote county Sligo. Tony came to Cavan as a member of the Irish Army during the Emergency and served on the border. He later joined the staff of McCarren and Company where he worked as lorry driver with Monery By Products. He was married to Sheila Smith a well known dressmaker and member of the old respected Cavan family ‘The Darkey’ Smith’s from Owen Roe. Tony was an outstanding member of Cavan Harps winning 3 county Cavan League Championships in 1946 1948 and 1949 as well as a Junior Championship medal in 1946. After his playing days were over Tony continued as an officer of the Club which folded up when Cavan Gael’s were formed in 1957. Cavan Gael’s formed a guard of honour walking on both sides of the hearse while his work colleagues in McCarren’s formed a Guard of Honour at both the removal and funeral. Tony Pryce is survived by his wife Sheila sons daughters father mother brothers and sisters. Funeral followed Requiem Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Fergal Moore 16 Saint Felim’s Place eldest son of Clare and the late Gerry Moore gains his degree in Civil Engineering at the College of Technology Brighton Sussex England. Fergal was educated at the Poor Clare’s Saint Phelim’ Boys school and Cavan Technical School. He was a leading member of the Boy Scouts Musical Society and Band.
PJ Cassidy Highfield Road buys the bungalow formerly belonged to Joseph Murtagh on the Ballinagh Road for €3,300. Brian Murphy was the Auctioneer and TJ Fitzpatrick was Solicitor having carriage.
Cavan Livestock Sales Mart record sales of Hereford bullocks fetching from £79 each and Hereford heifers which fetched £7 per cwt.
September 15th 1967 New pump and filters at Behey Lake restore the normal level of water supply to Cavan town. Paddy Gaffney Town Engineer tells Cavan Urban District Council that the work needs to be upgraded with the introduction of a micro strainer and filters at Behey. On the proposition of Tom Fitzpatrick TD seconded by Tom O Connor Labour the work was approved.
Michael Harding Rock Cross retires as Accountant Cavan County Council after 27 years loyal and dedicated service. Native of Dublin Michael is married to the former Nellie Finlay Bridge Street and has two boys Micheal and Brendan. Michael was an Accountant with the Bank of and Public Assistance Officer in Clare. He was originally Accountant to Universal Stores and Pimm Brothers Dublin.
Ulster Museum buy the Cavan Mace from the Clements’ family for £7,500 at auction in Dublin. It is the work of Dublin goldsmith John Harbin and in 1721 was presented by the Sovereign Theophilus Clements to Cavan Corporation. When the Corporation ceased to exist the Mace was returned to the Clements’ family. The Mace is embossed with the coat of arms of the Earl of Leitrim and is made of solid silver. The Mace of Cavan was sold by Dublin Auctioneers Osborne King and Megran at public auction in the Royal Hibernian Hotel Dublin.
TA ‘Tommy’ Aylmer and Mrs Aylmer are the recipients of a presentation from their many friends in the Cavan area. A presentation was made to the departing couple by the Livestock Breeders and Owners with Rev M Canon Connolly PP Scotshouse making the presentation. Tommy is transferring as Inspector in the headquarters of the Department of Agriculture in Dublin. Tommy is a native of Tullamore and attended Ballyhaise Agricultural College as a student and is a founder member of the Ballyhaise Agricultural College Past Pupil’s Union. He was appointed Livestock Inspector Cavan in 1945 succeeding John Beatty and in 1958 was appointed Superintendent Ballyhaise Agricultural College. The Aylmer fami;u were a central part of the social and economic life of the town of Cavan and were known for their generous patronage of local firms. They were closely involved with Cavan Pavilion Club and Cavan Golf Club. Tommy was universally popular and the family are still fondly remembered in both Ballyhaise and Cavan. In his parting speech Tommy said that the “ future of farming in Ireland is in safe hands with splendid young men with great dedication and application to their careers as farmers studying at Ballyhaise Agricultural College.
TM Gilroy Assistant Secretary on behalf of her colleagues in Cavan County Council makes a presentation at Cavan Courthouse to the very popular well known Phyllis Smith Clerical Officer who is retiring to get married.
Untimely death of Dr Maeve McGhee nee McGauran late of Church Street Cavan at Lisdarn Hospital. She was wife of Dr F McGhee 12 Sile Road Bexley London. She was daughter of the late Dr AJ McGauran and brother of Dr Raymond McGauran Church Street. She is survived by her mother brothers Raymond Cavan Brendan and Don USA relatives and many friends. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Brendan Jenkins’ Captain’s Prize is won by John Owen with a 67 nett with Nicky Smith runner up with 68 nett. Seamus Lawlor had the best gross with 76 while Aidan Leahy won the 9 hole competition. Pictured are Brendan Kitty Jenkins with the prize winners and Jack Brady Secretary County Cavan Golf Club.
AGM of Cavan and District Soccer AUL in the Farnham Hotel. Chairman Noel Mallon Vice Chairman Jimmy ‘Busby’ Egan Treasurer Mattie Lawless Secretary Ray Griffith Registrar Jim McDermott Clones and Cavan. Committee Frank Johnston Eamonn Murray Cavan Joe Corr and J Connolly Monaghan D Comyn J Mullan Cootehill E Reilly and P Murnane Belturbet J Tormey E Morris Kells P Maxwell Andy Capaldi Carrickmacross K Cullen and P O Connor Stackallen Navan Sean O Callaghan Ardee Jimmy Reavey and Ivor Lendrum Clones Patsy McCabe Finn Emerald’s Drogheda. There are 11 teams taking part in the 1967 competition which is 3 more than last year.
Ballyhaise play Drumalee in the semi final of the Intermediate championship at Breffni Park.
The new Oliver Plunkett Cup will be presented to the winners of the Cavan senior championship final Cavan Gaels v Crosserlough while the old trophy stays put in Kilnaleck the home of Dr Plunkett who originally donated the trophy which was first played for in 1931 when Cavan Slashers beat Cornafean in the final. Crosserlough won the 1958 classic and also beat the holders Cavan Slashers in the final of 1918. The referee for Sunday’ s big game is former Cavan Gael’s and Stradone Westmeath county footballer and hurler Mick McCarthy.
Hugh Gough tells the AGM of Cavan and District Tourist Association that 860 more anglers visited the Cavan area in 1967 compared to 1966 figures. Further development of coarse angling facilities is progressing at a steady pace with signage accessibility and maps the important areas.
Tom Fitzpatrick TD Chairman of Cavan UDC makes a presentation on behalf of the people of the town to one of its most popular citizens who retired as a Garda after 34 years service as he makes a presentation to Garda William and his wife Susan in the well attended Ulster Arms Hotel.
Bridge Club NS Kay Henry and Mrs Caffrey E/W Joan O Hanlon and Maureen Hunt.
Meeting of new Chess Club in the Farnham Hotel. Members are asked to please bring their boards.
The Fair on Tuesday was the largest seen in the town in over 2 years. One Year Old £40-48 two year olds £55-70 three year olds £80-96. Pigs £12-15 per pair casseogs £40-45. Working horses £40-70 knackers £45-70 ponies £35-45 donkeys £12-20.
September 22nd 1967 Donal Farrell aged 18 Coleman Road secures second place in Cavan County Council University Scholarships and will attend UCD in Dublin doing Arts. He is a past pupil of De La Salle Cavan and Saint Patrick’ s College Cavan.
The De La Salle brothers celebrate the canonization of one of their members Brother Benildus who is being made a saint by Pope Paul VI with Brother Ultan Sherlock Superior flying out to Rome for the ceremony while the school is decorated in the Papal Colors with a large banner proclaiming the canonization of Brother Benildus who was born in 1805 in France and died in 1862. He was beatified by Pope Pius XII in 1945.
Minister of Local Government Kevin Boland unveils the second plaque as Ballyjamesduff is crowned ‘Ireland’s Tidiest Town for the second successive year with Peter Shaffrey’s ‘Percy French Arms’ scooping the best kept premises award again or the second time. The award was officially presented to Father James Duffy CC. Ballyconnell scooped the award as best in class.
Crosserlough retain their title with resounding win over Cavan Gael’s after the latter had led at the interval by 6 points 0-18 to 3-5. Sean Byers was easily the man of the match giving a six star performance all through. A crowd of 3,200 paid gate receipts of £376 in fine dry weather conditions at Breffni Park. Crosserlough showed the mettle of champions when they fought back in the second half and the town team just had no answer to a much older experienced outfit. Mick McCarthy showed his class and undoubted skill as referee letting the play flow from end to end with little interruption. Cavan Gael’s led by 3-7 to 0-7 at the interval. The demise of Frank Clancy and Dominic Twoomey in the centre field role after a dominant first half was the main cause of Cavan Gael’s collapse. With the switch of Pat O Hara to midfield for Crosserlough they gained total dominance in the second half. Conditions were dry but slippery underfoot and the Gael’s forwards showed their class early on by scoring three goals against a hesitant Crosserlough defence. Philip McMenamin showed his class in the half forward line in the second half when he switched with Pat O Hara who went to centre field to telling effect and Pauric Boyle was deadly in possession or from placed balls. Hugh Donohoe Brian O Reilly and Donal Crotty were stalwarts in defence with Andy McCabe outstanding at centre half even though he was pitted against Cavan Gael’s best forward Danny Thomas who gave him a torrid time particularly in the first half. Strange4 performance for the Gaels as many of their stars of the first half were completely run around in the second half with only John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Pat Gaffney and Gabriel Kelly emerging with reputations intact. The youthful Dominic Twoomey tired after his exertions in the first half with Frank Clancy showing a complete lack of fitness as the game wore on. Danny Thomas had one of his best games for the Gaels and never stopped trying even though he was pitted against county player Andy McCabe. Only Phil Murray PJ Carroll and the youthful Micheal ‘Moucher ‘ Galligan were to the fore in the forward line. Crosserlough J Brady Hugh Donohoe Brian O Reilly Donal Crotty Dennis King Andy McCabe Philip McMenamin Sean Byers Michael Cusack Percy Gilchreest Gene Cusack Pauric Boyle. Sub Noel Hanley for Paddy Cusack. Cavan Gaels John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Gabriel Kelly Donal Crowe Oliver Crowe Eamonn McGovern Paddy Gaffney Oliver Galligan Dominick Twoomey Frank Clancy Micheal Galligan Danny Thomas Philip Murray PJ Carroll Jim McDonnell and Hughie Smith. Subs Tommy Monaghan for Micheal Galligan Hugo Caffrey for Donal Crowe Micheal Galligan for Frank Clancy. Referee Mick McCarthy.
Three Vincentian Fathers are officiating at the annual missions in the Cathedral with the women’s mission starting on Sunday evening.
The AGM of Cavan’s Gaelic League takes place in the Town Hall next week.
Cavan Bridge N/S Nell Arnold and Jim Hearn E/W Liam Bogue and Michael Curran.
The Anglo Celt will play North East Cattle Breeder’s in the first round of the Inter Firms Harp Lager Cup in Breffni Park. Anglo Celt John O Rourke John Scott Hugo Cafferty Dessie Maguire Tony Dunne Oliver Galligan Terry Smith PJ Carroll Tom Green Francie Galligan Donal Crowe T Smith Vincent Walsh Eamonn McGovern Paddy McCormack Phil Murray Marty McCullough Ray Greene Leo Ronan and Teddy McCormack.
A formally dressed Sean McManus presents his trophy and medals to Noel Smith Captain of Cavan Shamrock’s Under 16 side who won the cup and medals beating Clones 2-1 in a thrilling final at Tierquin Park. The social and gala presentation took place in the Ulster Arms.
September 29th 1967 Pope Paul VI who is suffering from Prostate problems and may have to have an operation celebrates his 70th Birthday in a quiet but well decorated Vatican where the papal colours were to the fore at every vantage point. Despite a recent infection he will preside at the first Synod of Bishops next week.
Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn scoring 89 marks out of a possible 100 win the Alex Dickson Trophy and £25 in the National Roadside Garden’s competition sponsored by Bord Failte.
Meath win their 3rd All Ireland senior football championship with a resounding display beating Cork 1-9 to 0-9 to win their first crown since 1954 when they beat Kerry in the final. Cork led by 0-4 to 0-1 at half time with Cork failing to capitalize fully on the gale force wind advantage and Meath content to sit back and absorb the pressure. Terry Kearn’s goal in the 22nd minute of the second half was the decisive score. At the same time as the brilliant Cork midfielder Mick Burke had to retire after a head on clash with Meath’s Pat ‘Red’ Collier. Jack Quinn Pat ‘Red’ Collier Bertie Cunningham Pat Reynolds were superb in defence for Meath with Peter Moore and Terry Kearns breaking even at midfield. Oliver Shanley Matt Kerrigan and Paddy Mulvaney were the best of the forwards who sparkled in the second half with wind advantage.
Frank Ellis 13 Tullac Mongan Cavan states that the shame of the defeat by Cork in the All Ireland semi final was down to the inability of the selectors to keep a cool head when they had a winning team and should have let them settle down. He thinks Philip Murray is a footballing genius but warns the Gaels that it will be years before they replace the know how skill and know how of Brother Cyril who guided them to their only senior championship in 1965! Frank goes on to debate the merits of the great Cavan Harps teams of the past who won Junior Championship in 1946 and Senior League titles in 1947 1948 and 1949. In conjunction with the Harp’s debate another interested Cavan Gael submits a team from the 1940s Paddy Brady Francis Conaty Hugh ‘Bud’ McNamara Paddy McKiernan Mickey Meehan Jimmy McNamara John Keogan Tommy Smith Tom McNamara Billy Tyrell Louis Mallon Donald McGovern and Paddy Kelly. Subs Jackie McMahon Jimmy Graham Peter Flynn Joe Brady and John Murray.
John Lamb sells his property at ‘Maywood’ Farnham Road in trust to Tom Fitzpatrick TD for a sum of £3,725. M’S J O Mahony Clondalkin had carriage while Brian Murphy was Auctioneer.
Bob Henderson MPSI gives a most enlightening slide show on ‘Life on The Saltee Islands’ at Cavan Photographic Society. Next week Philip McConnell will give a slide show entitles ‘The Life of a Trout’. Philip is Supervisor for The Inland Fisheries Trust in Sheelin and surrounding areas.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy E/W Mrs Burke and Miss Fallon
October 6th 1967 Death of Edward ‘Ned’ Cooke very well known and highly popular publican and restaurateur Main Street Cavan on Thursday night after a long illness at the Surgical Hospital borne with courage and fortitude. Most affable and friendly man he was a native of Crosskeys. His premises adjoined the Bullock Lane and he was always packed from early morning to late at night on the Fair Days. He served his time to the licensed trade in Dun Laoire and later bought his well known premises on the Main Street in Cavan. He had a quick wit and was highly intelligent with his good humour lighting up every company. Ned was a great follower of the county team and all the Denn buses left from Cooke’s when Cavan were playing in big games in Croke Park. He was a staunch follower and supporter of Cavan Gael’s with whom his son Father Michael Cooke is a playing member. Predeceased by his wife Johanna nee Walsh a native of Kerry he is survived by his sons Father Michael Cooke Eamonn Liam and one daughter Anna Mae O Reilly Finea. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with Father PJ Gargan officiating. Bishop Austin Quinn was in attendance as well as Father Patsy Young and many priests from the Diocese. Burial later took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Matt McHugh is back on the Cavan team after losing his place for the 1967 Championship to Seamus Galligan Mullahoran. Matt McHugh Fergus McCauley and Crosserlough star Pat O Hara are all included in the Cavan team to play Galway in the in the Gibney Gowe Cup at Ballinasloe.
Crosserlough complete the double winning the county junior title 3-8 to Belturbet’s 3-6 at wet and windy Breffni Park. Very scrappy game with Belturbet only closing the gap in the final 10 minutes of play. Crosserlough led by 3-2 to 1-4 at half time. Crosserlough have stars aplenty in Brian and Noel Boylan Gerry Duffy and Michael Cusack and coped with the desperate weather conditions much better than Belturbet.
Counter acting the appeal of the World Cup held in England in 1966 the GAA stage their own World Cup Final with Meath the All Ireland champions beating New York 0-13 to 1-6 at wet and windy Croke Park Dublin. Scorers for Meath Tony Brennan 0-5 Paddy Mulvaney and O Sheehy 0-2 each Mick Mellett Bertie Cunningham Noel Curran and Mattie Kerrigan 0-1 each. Scorers for New York Tom Furlong 0-5 K Finn 1-0 and J Foley 0-1.
Death of Thomas Miney Rossa Place. He was the proprietor of a very well know old established restaurant in the town and was very well known and respected over a wide area. Native of Lacken Ballinagh he was predeceased by his wife. He is survived by his five sons Brendan Virginia USA Ken Long Island USA Thomas England Patrick Australia and five daughters May Miney SRN Cavan Mrs A Canning Bunclody Mrs B Cummins Newry Mrs A O Neill Carlow and Mrs Margaret Kennedy Rossa Place Cavan. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative removal and funeral with burial in Potahee cemetery.
Bishop Quinn presides at the close of the women’s mission in the Cathedral with the men’s mission now in progress under the tutelage of the Vincentian Missionaries ass will be at 7:30 am each morning with a short sermon. The evening session will start at 7:30 with a longer sermon.
Sympathy is extended John M Kennedy CEO and Director Fegans’s whose only brother James who lived with John and Sadie in the Bungalow Drumconnick died suddenly. He was very popular with all the neighbours and friends in Drumconnick Kilmore and Cavan. Fagan’s of Main Street was closed all day as a mark of respect. There was a large and representative attendance at Cavan Parish Church where the funeral service was conducted by Re George Millar BA with burial later in Killany cemetery county Monaghan.
Bridge Club AGM President Dr Bertie C Cullen Captain 1967 Michael O Sullivan Secretary Jim Hearn Treasurer Jim Burke. Committee Kathleen Sullivan Maureen McDonald Joan O Hanlon Peggy Willock and Dermot Morgan.
Matthew C O Dwyer Saint Anne’s Abbey Villas Nenagh is appointed Supervisor Home Assistance Officer Cavan.
Freedom From Hunger 1967 Chairman James Finlay Vice Chairman Paddy O Reilly Treasurer Kathleen Lunn Secretary Anselem Lovett.
Cavan Town scores 94 points out of a possible 150 marks or 62% Brian Johnston Town Clerk states and that the situation is unlikely to improve until they resolve the derelict buildings blighting the town at the Market Square as several councilors call for the deal with the Department of Posts and Telegraphs to be called off due to inactivity.
October 13th 1967 Clement H Daniels who was a member of the staff of Jackson’s Garage up to 4 years ago is feared lost on the ill fated American Cargo Ship ‘Oceanic Faith’ which sunk recently. He was son of Mr and Mrs J P Daniels Drumard and emigrated to London living at Queen’s Crescent London NW 5 before emigrating again this time to the USA.
Eamonn McCabe formerly branch Manager Smith’s Garage Cavan is promoted Sales Director Retail Smith’s Motor Group and the Board of Smith’s Garages. Eamonn joined the company in 1957 and was Manager Castleblayney Ballina county Mayo and in 1966 was appointed Country Sales Manager.
Diocesan Apostolic Society display their work in a striking exhibition in Saint Augustine’s Hall. Pictured are Bishop Quinn Father T McCauley PP Killinkere M McGuinness and Philomena O Reilly Secretary.
With Enda McGowan restored to the corner forward berth Fergus McCauley at centre field and Matt McHugh back in goals Cavan defeat Meath 0-13 to 0-9 in Gibney Goode Cup Final at Ballinasloe.
Joe Dolan hit singer of the Drifter’s Showband from Mullingar meets his match in Jimmy ‘Skinny’ Reavey star and captain of the Clones United team who recently won the Drifter’s Cup and twelve pair of the latest Drifter’s Fashion shoes at a function in Saint Michael’s Hall Cootehill with Gerry Whelan Chairman of Drifter’s Shoes Cootehill presiding.
Death of Eddie Foster Upper Main Street and late of Market Square and Tullyvin Cootehill county Cavan on October 7th 1967 after a long illness at the age of 49. Well known character in the town. Furniture dealer by profession Eddie specialized in house removals and generally moving sets and scenery particularly at the Town Hall. Every play there carried Eddie’s furniture. He was a founder member and avid supporter of Cavan Drama Festival. He was known for his decency straight talking honesty calling a spade a spade. In recent years he moved his showrooms and living accommodation to 80 Main Street from the Market Square and specialized in old and reconditioned furniture working long hours long into the night to satisfy his legion of customers and friends. His gruff manner hid a most generous decent personality who was always available to help those less well off in society. Eddie was predeceased only a few months ago by his sister Christina Market Square and is survived by his wife Lena nee Faughnan Marona Market Square Brigid Tullyvin brothers Thomas and Andrew Tullyvin. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with Father PJ Gargan celebrating the 11:30 Funeral Mass with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
New nursing home at Lisdarn with accommodation for 48 nurses in separate rooms. The structure is a pre fabricated wood structure manufactured and erected by Gowna Wood Industries Limited Colooney Sligo costing £60,000.
Death of the very well known Billy Phair Coolboyogue. He is survived by his daughter brother sisters relatives and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’ s Butlersbridge to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Father Charles A Cartwright PP Carrigallen and former Curate in Cavan at the Surgical Hospital. Survived by his brothers sisters relatives and many friends. Bishop Austin Quinn presided and Father Patsy Young and PJ Gargan Cavan chief celebrants. Representatives from Killaney Carrigallen and Cavan packed the Church in Carrigallen to bid farewell to an old and much loved pastor.
Death of John J Young suddenly Draper Church Street on Saturday morning as he was opening his shop opposite the Surgical. He was in his early 50s and was extremely well known in Cavan and Ballyhaise where he was born and reared at Antiduff. He served his apprenticeship in well known Pet4er Soden’s in Main Street (Provider’s ) and later worked in Dundalk Swanlinbar before opening his own shop in Cavan. He and his family were very well known and deeply respected. Served in the LDF during the Emergency. He was a man of great wit and had a special rapport with Young CC Michael Corrahoe Oliver and Maureen Farrelly Virginia. Father Joe Young was the celebrant of the well attended Funeral Mass with Father PJ McManus officiating at the grave in Cullies cemetery .
Death of Michael Leonard late of Cavan town and 68 Grovesnor Road Dublin at Saint Kevin’s Hospital Dublin after a long illness. He was son of Mrs Leonard formerly of Church Street and is survived by his wife Lorna mother sister Pearl. Funeral to Dean’s Grange.
Death of Adj. John Boylan Castletara at the Surgical Hospital Cavan at the age of 65. He was a veteran of the War of Independent and a member of the 3rd Brigade IRA 5fth National Division. He was brother of Adj. Edward P Boylan who died in Clones Military Hospital in 1922. He was a very industrious farmer and great neighbour. He is survived by his wife Margaret sons Sean Brian Seamus Thomas and Matt daughters Mrs Mary Shannon Mrs G McMahon. There was a huge crowd at the removal from the Surgical Hospital to Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara on Saturday evening and the funeral on Sunday was the biggest ever seen in the area with Reverend Thomas Woods officiating. His Old IRA colleagues formed a guard of honour while Cmdt Sheridan gave the oration and a volley of shots was fired as a last farewell. Teddy McCormack sounded the ‘Last Post’ on the bugle.
Kenneth O Reilly 41 College Street is back on holiday in Cavan from Sudbury Ontario Canada where he emigrated to his brother Mel and sister just seven years ago. Kenneth lives with his eldest sister and is a Road Construction Surveyor in Canada.
Sympathy is extended to on the death of his mother Ashfield Cootehill at the age of 82. She served in the local Red Cross during the Emergency and was predeceased by her husband Thomas. Father Johnny Cusack CC Bunnoe officiated at the large and representative funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Kill to the adjoining cemetery.
Rev BG McConnell MA with preside and preach the sermon at the Harvest Thanksgiving in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday at 11 while on Monday Very Rev SJ Park will preside and preach the sermon.
Social party community singing all as gaeilge in the Farnham Arms Hotel sponsored by the Gaelic League. Supper served all are welcome.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy E/W PD Maloney and Mr Michael O Sullivan.
October 20th 1967 Mary Plunkett SRN the Audrey Hepburn lookalike from Ballyhaise county Cavan is the overall winner of the Four Counties Show Queen having been selected to represent Belturbet. Mary is daughter of Mrs and the late Thomas NT Plunkett Ballyhaise. She is a Nurse at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan.
Sister M Michael on behalf of Lisdarn Hospital receives the Alex Dickson Cup from George Bagnall Assistant Technical Manager Bord Failte for the best Hospital Grounds in the Roadside Garden Competition sponsored by Bord Failte.
Drumalee beat Ballyhaise 2-3 to 1-3 to qualify for the Intermediate championship final in Stradone. Drumalee led by 2-3 to 1-3 at half time and can thank Tony Coyle in the goals who brought off some world class saves to keep his club in the race. Joey O Keeffe was man of the match for Drumalee while Michael Smith and Tommy Molloy were the pick of the backs. Frankie Walsh and Dennis O Keeffe just shaded exchanges at centre field. Paddy Lyons was outstanding on the 40 for Drumalee with great support from Donie Fay and Michel Greenan. Scorers for Drumalee Micheal Greenan 1-2 Donie Fay 1-1 while Ballyhaise replied per Steve Duggan 1-1 Hughie Newman and Enda McGowan 0-1 each.
Over 200 athletes compete in the County Cavan NACA championships at Breffni Park where torrents of over night rain left the track sodden and slow. Cootehill won the overall team award with the Bishop Quinn Cup being presented to Jim Cochrane captain Cootehill by Father Peter Paul O Reilly Cornafean Chairman of Cavan NACAI. Senior Jim Cochrane Cootehill 2nd Patrick McCabe. Men’s 100 yards Joe Hopkins Saint Patrick’s College P McCabe Cootehill and M Maguire Cornafean. 880 yards Jim Cochrane K McCabe Cornafean and Vincent Rudden Laragh in 2 minutes 26 seconds. 1 mile Jim Cochrane Cootehill Frank Brady Saint Pat’s and K McCabe Cornafean 5 minutes and 16 seconds. 3 mile Jim Cochrane H McGovern Laragh and Paddy Lynch Cootehill 18 minutes. Boy’s Under 14 100 yards Niall Murray Saint Patrick’s College 100 yards under 12 P Smith De La Salle 13.50 Under 10 Brain Cullen De La Salle. Boy’s Under 15 880 yards Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College 2 minutes 22 seconds.
Famous landmark buildings of Byers limited Ballyjamesduff up for sale at Main Street Cavan. Taylor Tweedy and Brian Murphy are the Auctioneers.
Death of Jack Leddy Wolfe Tone Street at Saint Felim’s Hospital . Member of a vey famous well known Cavan family closely associated with Cavan Slashers GFC. For many years he was Assistant to M Gibson VS. Jack was extremely popular and very well known and respected over a wife area. He was predeceased only a few months ago by his brother Peter a postman ac Cavan Post Office. He is survived by his nephews nieces and many friends and neighbours. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial in Cullies cemetery .
The Bridge Guest House at Rossa Place is sold by Peter Maguire to Eugene Monaghan Birmingham and a native of Canningstown. PJ O Reilly was the Auctioneer and Sean Kelly and Co Solicitors had carriage.
Alex Dempsey is elected Secretary of Cavan Motor Club replacing the dependable Derek Morris who is retiring from the post due to pressure of business in his heating and plumbing business in Cavan.
Cavan CBSI hold a social and presentation in Saint Augustine’s Hall to Joe Cullivan and Noel Fay and their wives who recently married.
Cavan CYMS President Paddy O Reilly Vice President Jimmy McCormack Secretary Michael Higgins Treasurer Myles Higgins Committee Eamonn Donohoe Peter Sheridan Michael Murray Tommy McKiernan and Paddy McCormack.
Frankie O Neill and Joe Hill in an Opel Sport’s car win the Novice event at the 120 mile Thomond Rally in Limerick.
Cavan Bridge N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
October 27th 1967 Teresa Gilchreest an 18 year old Ulster Bank Official in Cavan and native of Kilnaleck is selected ‘Miss India Tea’ at a dance in the Sport’s Centre Cavan. She wins a £25 all expenses paid trip to Dublin to take part in the Final which will be hosted by the Tea Council of Ireland with Larry Gogan compeer.
Michael Murphy from Haw Lifford county Donegal is appointed Accountant in Cavan County Council and succeeds Michael Harding Rock Cross who was 27 years in the job.
Killygoan House on 210 acres the property of Maurice Jackson is sold to Charlie Corrigan Milltown Belturbet for £14,000. PJ O Reilly and Taylor Tweedy were the auctioneers.
The Grotto inside the gates of De La Salle Brother’s House features Our Lady and Child from the Old Cathedral which are solid marble. During the Winter epidemic of 1946 the Brothers along with the healthy students laid the foundations and planted a variety of shrubs to enhance the appearance of the shrine. In 1947 John Coulter the new owner of Boy’s school handed over the fines stone cross that stood on the site and this is now in position over the side entrance to the Brother’s residence.
Death of Father Thomas McCormack late of Main Street Cavan and Saint Illtyd’s Glamorgan at the age of 66. He was one of Cavan’s best known and most loved characters always keeping in touch with events in his native town. He came home on holiday each year to coincide with the All Ireland Football Finals and was present at every match since 1925. He was educated at the Boy’s School Cavan Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’ s Carlow where he was ordained for the Diocese of Cardiff on the 10th June 1923. His first appointment was as Assistant Priest at Mountain Ash Barry Glamorgan. He was appointed Parish Priest at Saint Feilos’s in 1938 and later transferred to Tredegar. He was made a canon of Cardiff Cathedral in 1952.. He is survived by four sisters B Donohoe Abbey Street May Monaghan Main Street K Quiggs Oldcastle and Rose Reilly. Father Tom was a playing member and Secretary of Cavan Slasher’s for many years and was uncle of Rev Thomas Monaghan who is a final year clerical student in Clonliffe. Funeral and burial in Illtyd’s Church Wales with a number of relatives and friends travelling to Wales from Ireland.
Indoor football kicks off in New Sport’s Centre Arena adjoining the recently refurbished dance hall. Ladie’s and gent’s competitions. All details from Tony Loughman Muckno Street Castleblayney.
Cavan draw with Meath 1-11 ti 2-8 in the semi final of the Ground’s Tournament before 22,686 highly excite spectators at Croke Park Dublin. Cavan were on their way to victory over arch rivals and All Ireland champion’s Meath when Tony Brennan leveled the game for Meath and the two teams will meet again in two weeks time. Meath who had much the better of the opening exchanges led by 1-8 to 1-2 at half time but Cavan dominated the second half and were unlucky after their best display of the year to be held to a draw by a Meath team who ran out of gas in the second half.. Cavan Matt McHugh Gabriel Kelly Andy McCabe Peter Pritchard Pat Tinnelly Ray Carolan Enda McGowan Tom Lynch Fergus McCauley Micheal Greenan JJ O Reilly Steve Duggan Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher and Philip Murray. Subs Brendan Murtagh for Enda McGowan Brendan Donohoe for Micheal Greenan and Micheal Greenan for Charlie Gallagher.
Two spots of £5 each at the Anglo Celt Staff Dance where music is by the Navak dancing 8-12 admission 7/6 and the star prize will be a Christmas Hamper valued at £20.
Death of Evelyn Richmond Railway Road at the Lourdes Hospital Drogheda. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs J Richmond the Manager of the well known Lockington’s Coal Suppliers Railway Road There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral conducted by Rev George Millar MA in Cavan Parish Church with burial later in the New cemetery..
George Kennedy Farm Contractor Ballyhaise is fatally injured when caught in his won trashing machine while working at the farm of Brady’s in Cullies cemetery . He was pronounced dead when admitted later to Cavan Surgical Hospital and is survived by his two sisters nephews and nieces. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral from Ballyhaise Protestant Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Over 100 cars accompanied the remains from the Surgical Hospital.
Huge crowds attend the Visitation of Cullies cemetery. Father James J Dolan Adm assisted by Father PJ Gargan CC thanked all who attended and tended the graves in such an impressive manner. The prayers for the dead and the rosary were recited in cold but dry weather.
All Star Concert in the Town Hall to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the De La Salle brothers coming to Cavan in 1942. Special Mass in the Cathedral will be celebrated by priests of the parish who are also past pupils of the De La Salle school. Dinner dance will follow in the Ulster Arms all the events are organized by the De La Salle Past Pupils Union led by Thomas ‘Toggy’ Connolly. The celebrations coincide with the canonization of Brother Benildus in Rome where Brother Ultan Sherlock flew out to attend in Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday.
Great new for the thousands of people living near Breffni Park with the announcement that after many years of canvassing and pressure the Department of Posts and Telegraphs are locating a new fully kit telephone kiosk at the entry to the park adjacent to ‘Breffni Store’s’ Plans tendered by Council staff led by County Manager to the Department of Posts and Telegraphs have reaped a bountiful harvest. Mr McCarthy was heartily congratulated by all of the members of Cavan Urban District Council who had lobbied for the location of the much needed telephone kiosk.
November 3rd 1967 De La Salle School grounds are decorated with a huge banner proclaiming Saint Benildus and flags and bunting in the Papal colours fluttering in the breeze.
Niall Bradley aged 23 Father Murphy Square Kilkenny city is appointed Town Clerk Cavan Urban District Council. He succeeds the very popular Brian Johnstone from Redhills who has gone to Westport where he will serve as Town Clerk. Niall Bradley was a clerical officer with Kilkenny County Council for 5 years before his appointment to Cavan.
Extensive and interesting feature to honour the 25th Anniversary of the De La Salle School in this week’s Celt. Bishop Patrick Lyons who was familiar with the work of the De La Salle Order in Ardee and Drogheda when he was Parish Priest in Ardee invited the order to set up a school in Cavan in September 1942 just as the new Cathedral was opening. The old Boy’s School closed at Christmas 1942 and due to an epidemic which left the two teachers Mr and Mrs O Reilly unable to continue their duties Bishop Lyons had to hurriedly ask the De La Salle Brothers to take over the Old ~Boy’s School at Creighan. Brother David and Brother Florence who had a large don arrived at once and stayed in the Farnham Hotel and the Reilly’s were replaced in Cavan School on January 24th 1942 and four days later Brother Mark arrived. The Brothers later left the Farnham to reside in a flat over Pat McDonnell’s at 6 Main Street. By this time the new school being built at the Old Gaol was nearing completion. The School was blessed by the Manger Father James Reilly cc who celebrated Mass in the presence of the newly arrived Brothers children and many of the townspeople. On Monday November 2nd 1942 the entire school marched in procession to the new school where they were officially welcomed by the Manager Father John Maguire Adm Father Jimmy O Reilly and Father J M Byrne cc and a large number of townspeople including parents of the boys. On the 13th November Bishop Lyons visited the school and congratulated all on the splendid layout and up to date modern teaching methods. By the end of 1943 there were six Brothers teaching 301 pupils. The Brother’s House which was originally the residence of the Governor of Cavan Gaol was completely refurbished and the Brothers left 6 Main Street to take up residence on the 29th April 1944 and the residence was blessed by Father John Maguire. Mass was celebrated in the new oratory on the 13th of May and two days later on the official feast of Saint De La Salle Bishop Lyons celebrated Mass with many of the town’s people again being in attendance to celebrate this unique event. In June 1947 Thomas O Deing Minister for Education paid his first official visit welcomed by the Brothers and local clergy led by the dynamic Bishop Lyons. The children sang national Irish songs to celebrate the event and the tricolor flew alongside the Papal colours in the school grounds. Pictured is the De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union who are organizing the events to mark 25 glorious years of the De La Salle Brothers in Cavan town. Tommy ‘Toggy’ Connolly Chairman Timmy Murphy Treasurer Teddy McCormack Vice Chairman Sean McCann Micheal Smyth Noel Fay and Philip Murray. Brothers David and Timothy send greetings from faraway South Africa. The Silver Jubilee Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 9th November 1967 by past pupils including Father Ray Brady Main Street with dinner dance in Ulster Arms later admission 25/- . Silver Jubilee concert in the Town Hall featuring the De La Salle Boy’s Band Belfast Saint Agnes Choral Group Nicholas Barry Sam McClure and the McCoy School of Dancing Belfast.
Barry O Sullivan will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society meeting in the Ulster Arms on Monday next.
Recent heavy rain floods the Green Lake and Flagon Bottom with Breffni Park badly threatened by the sea of water all round the park.
Bridge Club N/S Father Thomas Woods and Mrs Bradley E/W Father Tierney and Maureen Cullen. Best Gross Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan.
Clement H Daniels aged 26 formerly Drumard Kilmore is victim of October 9ths sinking of Panasonic Pan Oceanic Faith Liner disaster in North Pacific. Lived in Lake View Cleveland Ohio. Son of Mr and Mrs JP Daniels Cornafean now living in Kentish town England. He was only brother of Joan Daniels Trefzger Ohio. Rev David Ernest officiated at the Service of Remembrance in Saint Paul’s (COI) Episcopal Church.
Death of the legendary Philip Ruddy NT late of Bridge Street at the residence of his daughter 52 Naas Road Inchicore at the age of 83. Personal friend of Eamonn De Velera he was Chairman and Vice Chairman of Cavan Urban Council representing Fianna Fail for many years and Secretary of Cavan County Board of the GAA later serving on the Ulster Council of the GAA. He was a star member of Erin’s Hope Dublin Behey Benburb’s and Cavan Slashers. He played in goals for the senior county team winning 3 Ulster Championship medals from 1916-1919. He represented all that is great in Gaelic Ireland and spoke as gaeilge fluently in the house and at work. He was a founder member and Secretary of Feis Breffni. He was a founder member of Cavan Cumainn Fianna Fail and supported it’s National ideals. He served as an officer in the Local Defence Forces during the Emergency. He spent 40 years teaching most of the time as Headmaster in Coolboyogue. He retired as Principal in 1949 being replaced by PJ Keaveney. He retired to Dublin for health reasons 18 months ago. He is survived by his wife Katherine sons Philip Thomas MPSI Cavan and 4 daughters Sheila McMorrow Kathleen, Frances and Bernadette. He was father of the late Father Patrick Ruddy Pastor Florida and Maire Bean Ui Cathain. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral Mass in Saint Brigid’s church Killygarry with burial later in the adjoining cemetery. The GAA were represented by TP O Reilly Chairman HL Smith Secretary and Paddy Donohoe Treasurer. Fulsome tributes paid to the late Phil Ruddy by Cavan Urban Council with Tom Fitzpatrick TD remarking that Phil gave great service to the community as a leader in Civic sporting cultural life and he was a gifted teacher who took a great interest in the welfare of his pupils. Paddy Conaty seconded the motion of sympathy proposed by the Chairman all members standing for a minutes silence.
November 10th 1967 Aíne Sullivan eldest daughter of Dr Jack and Kathleen Sullivan passes her BSc degree final exams with honours at UCD. Educated at the Poor Clare’s Loreto and UCD Aine is back teaching in Saint Clare’s Secondary School..
Brian Murphy Cavan’s leading Auctioneer and Valuer is elected Chairman of Cavan’s Chamber of Commerce at a well attended meeting in the Farnham Hotel.
Young Bernard Joseph Connolly 4 Breffni Terrace is pictured with seven beautiful pheasants shot by his father Patrick Connolly at Arahan Rocks.
Cavan Urban Council agree to sell their 12 acre site designated for housing to Cavan VEC for the development of a new Vocational School at Tullymongan. They will sell the site at the cost of acquisition by them together with conveyance costs.
Donie Fay and Oliver Brady are among the stars who will line out in next Sundays Intermediate football final between Drumalee and Lacken next Sunday at Breffni Park. Eamonn Gaffney fancies the town team to shade the exchanges in a game which will be refereed by Mick McCarthy former Westmeath Cavan Stradone and Cavan Gael’s dual star.
Cavan very impressive as they inflict the first defeat on Meath the All Ireland champions 1-8 to 2-4 in the Ground’s Tournament at Croke Park. They now meet Mayo in the Final on November 8th 1967. Cavan won because they took the few chances provided for them but Meath’s forwards were totally off song. Meath played with the strong wind in the first half and the teams were level 2-2 to Cavan’s 1-5 at half time. Team Matt McHugh Gabriel Kelly Andy McCabe Peter Pritchard Pat Tinnelly Tom Lynch Brendan Murtagh Ray Carolan Fergus McCauley Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Phil Murray Jimmy O Donnell Brendan Donohoe and Charlie Gallagher. Referee Mick Loftus Mayo.
Jim Sheridan and Noel Smith are Cavan Shamrock’s representatives on all star North Eastern AUL team to compete in the Oscar Traynor Cup.
Eamonn Weir Architect Main Street is the winner of the top spot prize at the well supported Anglo Celt Staff Dance in the Town Hall where the Chairman of the committee Brendan Dunne presented him with the prize of £20. The hall was tastefully decorated with spots each dance. Music was by the popular Navak Showband Cavan.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce 1967 Chairman Brian Murphy Vice Chairman Louis Blessing Secretary Michael Smith Oakvale Treasurer Barry O Sullivan .
Solemn Pontifical High Mass is celebrated in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim for the deceased Bishops and Priest of the Diocese of Kilmore. The chief celebrant was Bishop Austin Quinn assisted by Fathers Johnny Cusack Deacon PJ Corrigan sub deacon master of ceremonies was Father Thomas Woods Castletara and Father ABC McGrath conducted the Cathedral Choir from his position on the organ.
Fathers ABC McGrath and Patrick J Gargan officiate at the annual visitation of the graves in Saint Brigid’s cemetery in Killygarry. Father Gargan thanked all the workers and the many plot holders who had the grave yard in resplendent condition for the visitation. He later imparted Benediction in Saint Brigid’ s Church.
Cavan Motor Club 1967 Chairman Maurice Jackson Vice Chairman J Woods Joint Secretaries Alex Dempsey and Derek Morris Treasurer Vincent Walsh. Committee R Trenier Norman Cinnamon Willie McCormack Joe Hill Frankie O Neill J Maloney Joe Fletcher J Brady Peter McGinnity Brian Sullivan B Scanlan Leonard Brady and S McQuade. It was announced that Frankie O Neill and Joe Hill won the Cork Moonrake Rally over 210 miles in the Novices class for both driver and navigator.
At a press conference in the Farnham Hotel it was announced that ladies would be taking part in this year’s Boy Scout’s Pantomime for the very first time. The proceeds will go towards building a new Scout Den at Railway Road on a site that has been purchased from CIE. At the Urban Council meeting in the Town Hall to discuss the granting of planning permission for the site , Maurice Jackson well known local business man said he wished Father Torlac and the Scouts the very best of luck but questioned their wisdom in providing a Scout Den that is likely to draw hundreds of young people each week to this site where a bridge will have to be built over the Kinnypottle at the most narrowest point of the road. Surely a more suitable and safer central site was available to accommodate the Scouts who have a long history of distinguished service in Cavan town dating back to 1930.
November 17th 1967 Department of Lands and Fisheries with 900 jobs relocates from Dublin to Castlebar. The Minister for Lands Michael O Morain is a TD for the constituency. Donagh O Malley meanwhile announces that the Department of Education will decentralize to Athlone with 520 top class civil servant jobs leaving Dublin.
Mrs Doreen Lord is elected Chair of Cavan Housewives’ Association. She is married to John Charles Lord County Council and Chairman of the Agricultural Committee.
Patrick J Maguire Moynehall is appointed Commander Department of Ireland World War 1 Veterans USA Incorporated at a very well attended meeting in the Ulster Arms Hotel. Cavan. Pat who is very well known in Cavan cycling in and out from his home in Moynehall and giving a military salute to friends and neighbours served in the American Army Engineer Corps in France during World War 1.
Andy Breslin well known Cavan self drive operator and Vintage car enthusiast buys the landmark building of Byers Main Street for a record £9,600. Brian Murphy was the Auctioneer and Paddy Cusack Ballyjamesduff had carriage of sale..
Public meeting in the Farnham Hotel sponsored by Cavan Chamber of Commerce to discuss the traffic and parking regulations contained in the Development Plan for Cavan town. The Chamber will meet with the Cavan Urban Council nest week to discuss the outcome and make recommendations on behalf of the traders of the town.
Death of Mary Burns 21 Saint Brigid’s Terrace after a long illness at Lisdarn Hospital. She is survived by her son daughters and relatives friends neighbours. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Death of Brigid Sheanon relict of John Sheanon College Street former Ambulance Driver Cavan County Council. She is survived by her son Patrick daughter Mrs J Murray Farnham 1 brother and 2 sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Saint Felim’s cemetery Ballinagh. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated Please Check
Cavan Chamber of Commerce call an urgent meeting for the Farnham Hotel to discuss the new development plan for the town with particular emphasis on one way traffic.
Rev Brother Damien Mount La Salle Dublin in attendance at the Silver Jubilee celebrations for the De La Salle Brothers in Cavan. He is eldest son of James and Rose Kelleher Drumlark and brother of Brother Gabriel John who will receive his full profession at Castletown Laois in September.
Tommy and Nellie Gilroy sell their home at Coleman Road to Benny Dunne Edenticlare for £3,000. Brian Murphy was Auctioneer and JV Kelly and Sons were Solicitors having carriage of sale.
Cavan Bridge N/S PD Maloney and Joan O Hanlon E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter. Best Gross Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan.
In conjunction with National Road Safety Week Smith’s Garage Dublin Road Cavan are offering free safety checks on all motor vehicles and a free road test to prove the reliability of the vehicle by trained and experienced mechanics.
November 24th 1967 A jury at Cavan Surgical Hospital directed by Paddy Cusack County Coroner returns a verdict that death was due to respiratory failure due to multiple fractures to the body of George Kennedy aged 55 Agricultural Contractor Ballyhaise who met his death when he was caught up in the power shaft which belonged to himself at the harvesting operations on the farm of P Brady Cullies Cavan.
May Robert’s hold their first dinner dance in the Ulster Arms. Pictured are Ken Simpson Chairman Michael Ryan CEO Mrs Betty Ryan Ken Ruddock Assistant Manager Mary Baxter Joint Treasurer K Smith Joint Secretary Tommy O Donnell Joint Treasurer G Maguire Joint Secretary Jimmy Tully Joint Secretary and T Dunne Vice Chair.
Lacken outclass Drumalee 2-7 to 1-7 in the Intermediate Final before a large attendance who paid gate receipts of £80 at Breffni Park Cavan. Very entertaining game with Lacken holding sway at midfield where man of the match and captain of Lacken Frank McKiernan had a stormer playing his best ever game for Lacken not far behind was his more illustrious brother Tom and the day belonged chiefly to the McKiernan’s bringing Lacken their first trophy after many years in the doldrums. Drumalee played to their best but could never match the strength and tenacity of Frank McKiernan who was pitted against a galaxy of Drumalee stars at midfield.. Tony Coyle was brilliant in goal never getting adequate cover from a very shaky defence. Seamus Fay at centre half Frankie Walsh at midfield on his own. In the forwards only Donie Fay Micheal Greenan and Michael Lyons threatened any danger to the Lacken defence. Scorers for Lacken Tom McKiernan 2-2 Oliver Brady 0-3 P McCusker and P Farrelly 0-1 each . Drumalee Micheal Greenan 0-3 Donie Fay 1-1 Paddy Lyons 0-2 and Michael Lyons 0-1. PC Donohoe Treasurer of the Cavan County Board GAA presented the Intermediate trophy to a delighted Lacken led by Frank McKiernan at the final whistle.
Death of ex Garda Sergeant Patrick James ‘Packie’ Gallagher 10 Connolly Street on November 12th 1967 at the age of 64.Joined the force in 1928 he served in Letterkenny Ramelton Convoy and Dublin. He was an outstanding footballer in his youth and represented his home team Aughnasheelin as well as playing club and county football in Donegal where he won several senior championship medals. He was a keen angler and each Sunday he was down at Rann or other vantage fishing spots on the Erne waterways In his retirement he cam to live with his sister Mrs McCoy and was extremely popular in the town. He was an outstanding supporter of Cavan football and frequent visitor to Breffni Park. He also enthusiastically followed the fortunes of Cavan Gaels. He was brother of Mrs McCoy and Mrs Donald McGovern Swellan and was a native of Aughnasheelin County Leitrim. Father PJ McManus officiated at the well attended removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Tommy Gilsenan is the Contractor at the refurbishment work at the Post Office and Telephone Exchange badly damaged by fire last Christmas.
Cavan Housewives 1967 Chairman Doreen Lord Vice Char Josephine McEntee Secretary Maureen Watters Assistant Secretary Sheila White Treasurer Mrs E McKay.
Sheila Crotty will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Club in the Ulster Arms this coming week.
Monthly fair good demand excellent supply in all classes. Yearlings £35-42 2 year olds £55-65 3year olds £70-80 suck calves £16-23. Good demand for pigs all clearing at record prices with one cwt of bonhams changing hands for £100. Ponies £35-45 knackers £50-70 working horses £55-65 foals £30-40 donkeys £10-15.
Death of Susan Smith Alackan wife of Jack Smith Guinness Delivery man for Cavan. Her death is at an early age and she leaves her husband Jack young family brother sisters relatives and many friends. There was an overflow attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Maua Maloney wife of George V Maloney Junior and a native of Clones nee McGilly is the new Captain of the Ladie’s section County Cavan Golf Club.
Bishop Quinn presides at the Silver Jubilee Mass of the De La Salle Brother’s foundation in Cavan in the well attended Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with the celebrants being all past pupils Fathers Michael Cullivan Michael Cooke Sean Breen Ray Brady George Gear and O Martin CRP Kilnacrott. Father Patrick J Gargan was master of ceremonies and the lesson was read by Brother Ultan Superior De La Salle School Cavan.
November 31st 1967 The Commercial Class at Cavan Technical School win the All Ireland Senior Handwriting competition and the Platinum trophy. Pictured are GM Lovett Headmaster Margaret McGowan Sandra Shields Kitty Morgan ( Special Prize) Ann McEntee Bernadette Kenny Lelia Johnston Miss Maguire BSc HDip Ed Tutor Margaret McMahon Kathleen McCormack Dympna Coyle Sheila Maguire Maura Smith Mary McNamara Ann Rose Sexton Bridie McManus Nora May Cahill Anne Morrow Rosie McPhilips Katherine Farrelly Eileen Martin Pauline Sloan Eta Sorahan and Teresa Smith.
South African Surgeon Christian Bernard conducts the world’s first human heart transplant operation on 53 year old Lewis Washkansky at Groote Schuur Hospital in Capetown.
WE Berney is appointed President of the Wireless Dealer’s Association at AGM. His stated aim is to prepare the organization for the boom with the introduction of colour television. Berney’s now have 8 branches catering for Cavan Monaghan Louth North Dublin Longford Meath Westmeath. Willie heads up the only Irish owned TV Company that can compete nationwide with the foreign firms who are in the rental trade on the British mainland.
County Cavan Golf Ladie’s section Captain Maura Maloney President Dorothy Smith Vice Captain Mary McCarthy Treasurer Kitty Jenkins Secretary Ina Hickey. Committee Goldie Fleming Margaret English Una Smith Bridie Farrelly Joan O Hanlon Mrs Bogue Kathleen Sullivan Kathleen Murray Joan Hickey and Marese Binchey.
.December 1st 1967 Pictured is Mary Sheridan BA who took her degree at night classes at UCD. She was educated at Ballinagh Girl’s school Loreto College and UCD. Mary is daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Sheridan Drumcrow Corlesmore.
The very pretty Mary Plunkett SRN Saint Phelim’s Hospital and a native of Ballyhaise wins the Miss Mannequin Cavan title at Fashion Show in Loreto College organized by the Mother Superior and Vera Brady Fashion Shops. The Junior Miss Mannequin is 14 year old Isobel Aquileia from Madrid. Mary Plunkett is among the favourites to win the Irish Finals in the Gresham Hotel next Monday
Death of Philip Smyth at this residence ‘PA Smyth’s ‘ 14 Main Street Cavan at the early age of 43. Philip was a gentleman through and through with a great rapport and respect for young children. He was a founding member of the Pavilion Lawn Tennis Club and took a full role in the famous Pantomimes where his sister Maura usually played the leading role. Outstanding tennis badminton and single figure golfer. Philip won many of the competitions at County Cavan Golf Club including the Captain’s Prize and represented the Club on many occasions. He was a very successful business man running the establishment of PA Smyth’s with his late mother Eileen and wife Bridie for many years. In recent times Philip had fallen into extreme bad health and became addicted to alcohol. Philip Smyth was predeceased by his father Philip A and mother Eileen and is survived by his son Philip Donal Michael and daughters Valerie Meabh sisters Eileen McNamee Dublin and Maura McEntee Monaghan. He was a nephew of Father Michael Smyth Baltimore USA. The lesson at the Mass was read by his 17 year old son Philip. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Death of John Weston Cavan and Westmeath at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan on November 26th 1967. Native of Streamstown county Westmeath and worked with CIE at Cavan Railway Station where he was a Signal Man. He was a founder member of Cavan CYMS in 1936 and had been an officer and member of the famous Old Catholic Club. Loyal hardworking member of Saint Patrick’s Conference Saint Vincent De Paul. During his over 35 years in Cavan he stayed with Elizabeth Nee in Abbey Street and in more recent years lived in River Street. He is survived by his nephews and nieces. Funeral from a well attended Saint Patrick and Felim Cathedral Cavan to Horseleap county Offaly.
Cavan Bridge N/S Michael O Sullivan and Maureen McDonald Best Gross Jim Hearn and Nell Arnold E/W Rev A Tierney and Mrs P Markey with Best Gross Tommy McCormick and Jim Mansfield.
Death of Eva Finlay 58 Nutley Park Dublin and late of Killynebber on Sunday last at the age of 72. She was widow of Thomas A Finlay SC TD Pembroke Road Dublin who died in 1932. She was mother of Thomas A Finlay SC and William D Finlay Professor of Law at UCD. She was formerly Miss Fagan and a native of Dublin. Funeral from Our Lady Queen of Peace Merrion Road Dublin.
December 8th 1967 Patrick Walsh cyclist Drumlark is knocked down and killed as he emerged from work on back avenue at Saint Patrick’s College. He was dead when admitted to Cavan Surgical where the Last Rites were administered by Father Paddy Gargan CC who was dean in Saint Pat’s for many years and a personal friend of the deceased. He was 56 years working in the College and was an outstanding Gael playing with both Cavan Slashers and Drumalee of which he was President at his death. He was the holder of many hurling and football championship medals. Drumalee GFC formed a guard of honour at the Cathedral and as the cortege made its way to Cullies cemetery a guard of honour of teachers and student lined the Main Road to bid farewell to a man who was extremely popular with students from many generations. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with Father PJ McManus officiating with burial later in the family plot in Cullies cemetery .
Over 10,000 brown trout are released as fingerlings in Lavey Strand Lake by the Inland Fisheries Trust under supervisor Philip McConnell.
Death of Cavan’s oldest man 104 year old Patrick J Carolan Boynaagh Kingscourt . He had just eaten a hearty breakfast and was settling down to have a smoke when the end came suddenly and unexpected. He was presented with the President’s Bounty on the occasion of his 100th Birthday and PJ Carroll and Company sent him a consignment of tobacco a practice they continued on each birthday until Patrick’s sudden death. Hardy soul in his youth he walked to North County Dublin with his sickle to assist in the Harvesting of potatoes and crops. He was an expert angler and caught some specimen fish during his long tenure. He was unmarried and is survived by his nephews and nieces neighbours and many friends. The funeral was large and representative from Saint Mary’s Church Kingscourt to the adjoining cemetery
New classrooms at Saint Patrick’s College are built by Francis Smith Ballyhaise with Phil Cullivan Gaffney and Cullivan Architect. The class rooms were officially opened and blessed by the Bishop Austin Quinn assisted by Father Bob McCabe and Charles Travers Saint Patrick’s College.
“Christmas trees from Liam Bogue 6/- each delivered within three miles of Cavan free of charge. Bogue’s Timber Market Dublin Road Cavan Phone 124.”
Pictured is Ann Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs John Smith Banahoo Carrickaboy who received her SRN at Warrington General Hospital
Very Rev B Kieran SS CC Superior of the Sacred Heart College Tanagh Cootehill will give the exhibition of photographs at next week’s session of Cavan Photography Club.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim and Mrs Hearn E/W Ina Hickey Maureen McDonald.
Barmen’s Association 1968 Joint Honary Presidents Veronica Sharkey and Ken Browne Chairman Seamus Fay Vice Chairman Liam Cooke Secretary Francis McDermott Assistant Secretary Jimmy Smith Treasurer Leo Dowling Assistant Treasurer John Ashe. Committee Donie Fay A Lyons P Cunningham L Cadden Sean Brady M Lee Oliver Reilly MS N Rudden K Smyth and J Maguire.
Sympathy is extended to Judy McEntee Church Street on the death of her mother Mary Cusack Corawillan Lavey at the age of 79 after a short illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. She was quiet unassuming and very charitable and religious known over a wide area for her humour and generosity. She was Guardian of Saint Dympna’s Well in Lavey and pilgrims from all over Ireland recall her acts of kindness and hospitality over many years. She was very religious and never missed the First Friday attendance at Mass in Saint Dympna’s Lower Lavey. It was fitting that her mortal remains were brought to the Church on the First Friday of December 1967. She was mother of Patrick Cusack farmer Corawillan Lavey Michael Merchant and farmer Drumora Ballyjamesduff Eugene Cusack Merchant and farmer Johnny Cusack Cavan All Ireland footballer both Corawillan Lavey daughters Meg Manley Dublin Judy McEntee Church Street Katey Reilly Crubany sisters E Clarke Shankill and Mrs M Ruddy Glasdrummond Poles. She was aunt of Father Johnny Cusack CC Bunnoe and was predeceased by her husband John 17 years ago. The chief celebrant of the funeral Mass was Very Rev PE Brady PP with Father Johnny Cusack reciting the final prayers at the graveside.
December 15th 1967 Official strike called at Smith’s Garage by the ITGWU over the dismissal of the Shop Steward. Six office girls and twenty workers passed the picket and are continuing to work at the plant which is still open for business.
The Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers celebrate their Silver Jubilee with a dinner dance in the Ulster Arms. Pictured are Francis Smith Ballyhaise Onslow Bredin Jack McCann Chairman Paddy Elliott JJ Smith Paddy Brady Jack Galligan Charlie Greene Pat Smith Paddy Dunne Treasurer J Slowey and Paddy Brady Secretary.
“Eddie’s 75 Main Street Cavan prime beef lamb pork turkeys geese chickens corned beef and tongue. Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year to all customers and friends.”
Death of Mrs M McGovern Margaret Mary ‘Addie’ at 47 Clonmel Road Ballymun Dublin. She was relict of E McGovern The Stores Ballyhaise who died in 1951. She was sister of the late B Smith Old Age Pension Officer Cavan. She was a member of the Crubany Branch Cumainn Na Mbhan. The house was a refuge for those on the run and many distinguished freedom fighters on the run sought the refuge of the house in Crubany including the present Minister for External Affairs Frank Aiken. She is survived by one daughter Miss R Gorman and brother Philip Smith.
Breffni Boy’s Band De La Salle Band will play season airs and greet Santa Claus at the Town Hall where her will distribute gifts to over 400 children from the town and be driven to the Hall in a Vintage car owned na driven by Andy Breslin. Aft4er his rigors in the Town Hall her will be driven directly to the Poor Clare Convent where he will distribute parcels to all of the orphans.
NCBI Cavan Branch hold their annual sale of crafts in the former premises in Bridge Street kindly given free of charge by Hickey’s Butcher’s.
Cavan Turkey Fair Cocks 3/- per lb while birds over 20 lbs fetched only 2/6 per lb. Hens remained steady all day and cleared at 4/- per lb.
The premises known as ‘Regina Rosari’ Main Street opposite the Poor Clare Convent sells at auction for £4,750 to Charles Lord County Councilor who was buying in trust for Benny Moore. The Auctioneers were Brain Murphy of Murphy Quinn and Company Cavan with Alfred Myles Smith having carriage of sale.
Post Office Social Club 1968 Chairman Frank McManus Treasurer Jimmy Bury Secretary JJ O Reilly
Cavan Bridge Tackney Cup 1st Father Thomas Woods 12 points 2nd Nell Arnold 11 Joint 3rd Kathleen Brady and Surgeon Cullen 10 points . Special prize Jim Leonard.
Brendan Murray George McClarey and Tom Clarke all directors of Tractamotors Limited open Cavan’s first tyre rethreading plant ‘Tyre and Rubber Distributors at their very successful; premises at Tractamotors Dublin Road Cavan.
“John Donohoe Congo Bar. Seasonal greetings to al my customers. My pint is sure to please. Beer and stout in bottle and draught”
December 22nd 1967 Inspector Jim McNally is promoted to the rank of Superintendent Garda Siochana at the age of 41 and transferred to Macroom county Cork. He is secretary of Cavan Angling Club. He is a native of Kilann Wexford winning an All Ireland College’s medal with Good Counsel New Ross. He was promoted to the rank of Inspector in 1964 and has served in Dublin Cork Westmeath Longford coming from Granard to Cavan when promoted from the rank of Sergeant in 1964.
Strike of 22 men settled at Smith’s Garage Cavan with the reinstatement of the suspended shop steward.
Ulster team to play the holders Connaught in the Railway Cup Semi Final at Breffni Park in March 1968. Seamus Hoare Donegal Gabriel Kelly Cavan Bernard Brady Donegal Peter Pritchard Cavan S McQuillan Antrim Dan McCartan Down Joe Lennon Down Ray Carolan Cavan Sean Taggart Tyrone Mickey Niblock Derry Colm McAlarney Down Niall Gallagher Donegal Sean O Connell Derry Sean O Neill Down and Charlie Gallagher Cavan.
“Brady Brother’s Livestock Salesmen Cootehill Cavan and Carnaross.
Death of Dorothy Smith Farnham Street after a long illness borne with courage and fortitude at the age of 67 in a Dublin Hospital. .Native of Cavan town the family were in the legal profession for many generations. A tradition carried on by her late brother PN Smith. She gave unselfish dedicated service to her community and country. She was a leading light in the Red Cross serving during the War in a front line hospital in Saint Lo France where she Administrative Officer.. She was a founder member of Cavan b ranch National Council for the Blind of Ireland in which she took a very active role. She was founder member of Cavan ICA and first President and was elected National President in 1958 a post she filled with great distinction traveling all over Ireland Britain and the USA to promote the ideals and aims of the ICA. In her youth she was international class hockey player and represented her province and her school in hockey interprovincials. She was a single figure golfer winning almost all of the prizes she competed for at County Cavan Golf Club and beyond. She represented Cavan Golf Club at interprovincial and national level and was President of the Club at her death. Above all she was a great Cavan town woman and took great pride in the advances of the town and people over the course of her lifetime. She was sister of the late Philip N Smith Solicitor and is survived by one sister Mrs PJ Walsh Dublin. She was a cousin of Alfred Myles Smith Kevitt Castle. Her nephew Father PM Walsh CM celebrated the Funeral Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim on Monday morning. Eileen Maloney Assistant Area Director represented the Red Cross while Violet Hazlet Secretary of the Irish Union of Lady Golfers represented the Golfing Union of Ireland while Cavan Golf Closes all day on Monday as a mark of respect. The Cavan Guild of the ICA and the Red Cross joined forces in forming a guard of honour at both the removal and funeral with Father ABC McGrath officiating at the graveside in Killygarry??
Father Colm McGovern Columban Missionary priest is home from Fiji to spend Christmas with his father and family at Cathedral Road Cavan. He is son of Owen NT and the late Maura nee Reilly Drumkilly and was ordained a priest in 1959. He studied languages for two years in Boston University before going on the missions.
CYMS Snooker Handicap Arthur Downey beat Ton Doonan Laurence Nee beat Michael Higgins Michael Murray beat Michael Breslin Eamonn Donohoe beat Jim Fay. In the second round Sean McManus beat Eamonn Donohoe and Larry Nee beat Packy Doonan.
Eddie Pratt of Gurteen Arva wins the first £5 voucher in the McCarren Sausages promotion. The sausages are on sale all over Ireland and there are a total of £50 in prizes to be won according to Andrew McCarren Director.
December 29th 1967 Sergeant Sam Donegan a native of Ballymacormac county Longford is transferred from Sligo and is promoted to the rank of Inspector to replace the departing Superintendent Jim McNally in Cavan.
The Old Age Pension presently at 60/- per week is increased to 65/- Married couples will now get 117/6. Widow’s pensions meanwhile shoot up from 52/6 to 57/6 while the Maternity Allowance for insured persons goes up from 55/- to 60/- per week from the 1st January 1968.
Ladies in cast of Bachelor Gay the Boy Scout’s 12th Pantomime opening in the Town Hall shortly cast includes such notable beauties as Noreen O Donoghue Nuala Bornemann Maura Mullen Sally McKenna Frances O Donoghue Rose Mary Allen Betsy Coyle Sheila McGinnity and Sally McKenna Maureen Goldrick and Una Healy while Mel Doherty John O Connor will play support this year.
Eamonn Gaffney lists his club players of the year as Sean Byers John Joe O Reilly Crosserlough Frank McKiernan Lacken Andy McCabe Mick McInerney Pauric Boyle Crosserlough Jimmy Browne Cavan Gaels while the leading county players are Ray Carolan Andy McCabe Phil Murray and John Joe O Reilly.
Day of prayer for World Peace with Bishop Austin Quinn presiding at Mass in the Cathedral at 7:30 on New Year’s Day . Reservations for civic and cultural groups with the Cathedral specially heated for the event.
Joseph P Smyth Brooklyn USA brother of HL Smyth and family Courthouse is dead at the age of 61. He was 42 years in America and served in the American Air Corps during World War 2. Gifted footballer and outstanding handballer he represented Cavan in All Ireland handball series and had several Ulster medals to his credit both at minor and senior level. He is survived by his wife Sophia 5 sons and 4 daughters in the USA.
Brisk business in Cavan town for Christmas after a very slow start things picked up in the week leading to Christmas and came to a climax with a clear out of stock on Christmas Eve with the shops remaining opened until after ten to accommodate the late rush.
Sean Walsh Cavan’ well known distance swimmer stays in the water at freezing Swellan Lake for 52 minutes on Christmas morning. Conditions were perfect but a bit on the chilly side as Sean vowed to swim each day during 1968. He has swam the Lake Isle of Innishfree Lough Conn Lough Mask and the scenic Lower Lake in Killarney during 1967.
Death of Michael Tully Saint Brigid’s Terrace highly respected resident and a Bread Server in the town for many years. He spent a long time abroad in England. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
The new telephone kiosk was very busy over the Christmas period with many instances of people queuing to make calls to loved ones abroad. The machine takes pence and shillings and the calls are routed through the local exchange.
Few motor car loads of wren boys create a nuisance on Saint Stephen’s Day. Mercifully the weather turned out poor and they scattered as quickly as they landed.
January 5th 1968 Cavan town and county is covered in deep fall of snow just missing out on Christmas with children off from school delighting in the winter wonderland. Not so much delight from drivers as the roads become icy and impassable in places particularly on high ground.
Tommy Sheridan Sub Post Office Cavan and Cavan CIE is the recipient of yet another award for his safe driving of CIE buses over many years at a function in Dundalk.
By order of the County Manager Dermot McCarthy ‘Pauline Cullen from Main Street Swanlinbar is appointed Clerk/Typist at Cavan County Council.’
Death of Susan Conaty Connolly Street on January 3rd 1968 at her residence. She was aunt of Benny Conaty and ran the pub until the death of her husband Terence who died 30 years ago. She is survived by her nephews and nieces relatives neighbours and many friends. There was large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry.
Loreto College Past Pupil’s Union President Breege Sheridan Mrs James Dawson President of the Royal School PPU Maura Baxter Lauri McConnell Secretary Aine Sullivan Patsy Kelly Rose Gaffney President Dublin branch and Mrs Galligan Cavan.
Death of June McCrery native of Cavan died in Glasnevin Dublin. She was a member of the well known Gilchreest family and was wife of Robert who was Treasurer of Cavan County Council for many years. Funeral took place to Saint Finian’s cemetery Sutton.
Cavan Bridge Joint 1st N/S Maura Cullen and Doctor Martin E/W Kay Henry and Mr Caffrey.
Gerry and Marie Keating announces that they are taking over ‘The Old Mill Bar’ 62 Main Street from Walter Ball once the premises of Andy Galligan and Benny Smyth’s at the Pound Archway. Modern Lounge and Bar best drinks and personal attention.
January 12th 1968 District Justice J P Gilvarry after five years on the Cavan/Monaghan circuit is transferred to the Roscommon circuit. Native of county Mayo he is replaced by District Justice Sam Shaw.
Maureen Goldrick and Una Healy stars of the Bachelor Gay Pantomime in the Town Hall are pictured in the Anglo Celt
Death of Kate Coyle nee Lawlor Poles Cavan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was widow of Peter Coyle who died some years ago. She is survived by her sons daughters relatives and many friends.
Social in Saint Augustine’s Hall raises the impressive total of £55 for Gorta with Cavan Mineral Waters giving the minerals free.
Frank Brady representing Laragh wins the Ulster Novices Cross Country Championship over 4 testing miles at Glen Road Belfast . Due to the bottomless ground in Armagh the championships were transferred to Belfast at the last minute. Larah represented by M O Brien Brian McEnroe M Smith and Frank Brady were 4th team behind the winners Oak Leaf from Derry..
Brendan and Kathleen Murray buy the premises of PA Galligan’s as an investment paying £7,000 for the premises which is in need of repair. The Auctioneer was Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn 89 Main Street.
Indoor Football at Cavan’s Sport’s Centre Cavan Rangers 8 Cavan Strollers 8 Cavan Rovers 4 Butlersbridge 5. Ladies Football Cut Throats 4 Ballinagh 4 Vikings 7 Drumlane 5 Congo Slashers 10 Cripples 2.
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January 19th 1968 Father Terence McManus Vice President Saint Patrick’s College and a native of Kinawley county Fermanagh is appointed President of Saint Patrick’s College to succeed Father Bob McCabe who was President since 1961 and on the staff 36 years. Native of Drumcrave Cavan he succeeds the late Very Rev M Canon O Rourke PP VF as Parish Priest of Manorhamilton. Father McManus was ordained in 1939 and is 29 years on the staff of Saint Patrick’s College Cavan he is seen here addressing the Past Pupil’s Union annual dinner in the College where PJF McDwyer President of the Union presided with Bishop Austin Quinn among the distinguished guests.
Garda Tim O Sullivan Granard Road Ballinagh retires from Garda Siochan on January 6th 1968 after 44 years service to the Force. He is the last of the first generation of Gardai to retire and served in Ballinagh for over 20 years. Tim served in the Depot in the Phoenix Park Kerry Donegal Mayo Sligo and Leitrim.
Hurricane storm sweeps through Ireland leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. Many television aerials telephone cables electrical blackouts and slates blown down as well as many trees in exposed places uprooted. Cattle electrocuted in byre in Cootehill on Sunday afternoon while three deaths are reported nationwide.
Death of one of Cavan and Kilmore’s leading churchmen Rev Monsignor Daniel F Fitzpatrick PP VG Cootehill Dean of Kilmore at Cavan Surgical Hospital following his accident with the door of the garage which swung open and hit him during the nationwide storm on Sunday afternoon. He suffered severe head injuries and died from his injuries on Thursday at the Surgical at the age4 of 77. Native of Derravona Belturbet he was an outstanding churchman and was made a Domestic Prelate when he was only 50. He was a very handsome man of great physical physique and was a gifted orator and public speaker. Born in 1890 he was educated at Cootehill National School Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and later Maynooth where he was ordained in June 1916. His first posting was Curate in Corlough in 1916. In 1917 he was appointed Professor in Saint Patrick’s College where he served until 1925 and from 1925 until 1939 he served as Curate in Shercock. He later served as Administrator in Castlerahan before being appointed Parish Priest in Crosserlough in 1943 but at Christmas 1943 he was transferred as Parish Priest to Manorhamilton where he was made a Domestic Prelate at the end of 1943. He was appointed Parish Priest Cootehill in December 1951 and later Dean of the Cathedral Chapter. During his time in Cootehill he was a founder member of Saint Michael’s Secondary School the impressive Comprehensive School. He was Chairman Cavan Committee Red Cross and Chaplain of the Cavan county Curia of the Legion of Mary. Saint Michael’s Church was packed to capacity with both religious and lay people for the removal and funeral where his good friend Bishop Austin Quinn presided with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Jim McDonnell Cavan and Cavan Gael’s footballing legend from Bunnoe is elected the second Chairman of Cavan Gael’s succeeding Paddy Conaty who is now President while Eugene Monaghan is Secretary and Maurice Brady Treasurer. PJ Carroll is the new Club Captain.
Death of Peter O Neill Connolly Street at his residence. He was an employee of McCarren’s Bacon Factory Cavan and spent some years in America in his youth. He was a member of the Irish Army for a number of years and was vey well known and respected in his native town. He is survived by one sister Elizabeth. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery where his colleagues in McCarren and Company formed the Guard of Honour.
January 26th 1968 Mary Maguire long term member of the staff of Cavan Technical School and a native of Kilann Shercock is appointed Vice Principal of Cavan Technical School.
Cavan Technical School caretakers receive their first pay rises since July 1966 with their wages now shooting up by £1 from £8-10-0 to £9-10-0 with many dissenting voices at Paddy Fleming’s CEO extravagance at the monthly meeting of the VEC.
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Death of John Brady Annaglough. Survived by his sons daughters brother and family. Funeral from the Cathedral was large and representative with burial later in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry.
Sudden death of Michael Donohoe of the Fairgreen at the age of 43 on the 23rd January 1968. He was a native of Kill Cootehill and was a truck driver on the construction of the new Poor Clare Convent. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial in Kill cemetery on Thursday 25th January with Father PJ Gargan presiding. . Michael Donohoe is survived by his wife Mary ‘Molly’ son Martin daughter Marion brother and sister.
Death of Patrick Smith Pullamore. He is survived by his brother sisters relatives and friends. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Planning permission is granted for the erection of twenty houses on three acres of land at Earlsvale House once owned by the Connolly and later O Gorman families.. The developer is M;/S Geoffrey Frank Gomme Aylesbury England. The houses are four bedroom detached with garage and will sell at £3,700.
Death of Mary Brady Annaglough. She was one of the area’s best known and most loved characters and was very religious and charitable. She was widow of John Brady farmer Annaglough who died some years ago. She is survived by four sons and two daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father PJ Gargan presiding.
Sympathy is extended to Peter Mullen Shoe Merchant Main Street on the death of his mother Sarah Mullen Newgrove Monaghan. Her husband James died just two years ago. She is survived by her sons Peter Cavan Thomas Dublin two daughters Kathleen O Shea NT Carrickmacross and Nuala Mullen Newgrove Monaghan.
Val Fitzpatrick well known comedian and musician from Dublin will head the bill at the annual De La Salle Past Pupil concert in the Town Hall.
Sister Mercy Rooney Matron of Cavan’s Saint Phelim’s Hospital thanks the various groups who entertained both patients and staff during the Christmas including the boys of Saint Patrick’s College Choir under t he baton of Father Torlac O Reilly Cavan ICA Choir Mighty Avons Showband M/S Doherty O Connor John P Smith and Paddy McEntee Cavan County Council Social Club Sean Tully TD
February 2nd 1968 Monsignor John McCormack a native of Moynalty is appointed Bishop of Meath to succeed the late Bishop Kyne. He was educated at Moynalty NS Saint Finian’s Mullingar and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth where he was ordained in 1946. He was formerly Vicar Capitular of the Diocese of Meath.
Death of William Finlay 10 Saint Mary’s Terrace Cavan and formerly of Lacken Ballinagh. He was a well known building contractor in Cavan and surrounding areas with no job too big or too small and finished to a very high specification. He was uncle of Fathers Sean Finlay Sacramento California and Rev W Cafferty Texas USA. He is survived by his wife Anne brothers sister relatives neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan where his nephew Rev W Cafferty celebrated the Mass with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry where Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Sympathy is extended to Father Terence McManus President Saint Patrick’s College on the death of his aunt Sister M Sophie in the 72 year of her religious life at the Holy Rosary Convent Sheffield England. She was also aunt of Father PJ McManus OMI Dublin.
Death of Mrs Hyland Moynehall at the age of 83. She was very well known and highly respected person in the area being known for her unselfish charity and hospitality. She is survived by her husband John and son nephews nieces relatives and many friends and neighbours. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan presided.
Bridge Club Howell Cup eight tables. Maureen Cullen and Kathleen Brady. Best Gross Jim Leonard and Jim Hearn .E/W Owen McGovern and Father Colm McGovern Best Gross Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey.
Death of Mother Mary Clare Murphy Loreto Convent Cavan at the age of 62 . She was professed at Loreto Abbey Rathfarnham in 1934 and served as a teacher in Killarney Rathfarnham and Coleraine before coming to Cavan. She is survived by her brothers sisters and members of the Loreto Confraternity. Father James J Dolan Adm officiated at the Requiem Mass and funeral to the Convent cemetery.
February 9th 1968 Rev WJ Fletcher Farnham Street Cavan is appointed Moderator of the Monaghan Presbytery at the Presbyterian Council meeting in Ballybay.
Fintan Tierney Butlersbridge and Cavan well known inter county GAA referee is presented with a silver tray for his services to the Rory O Moore’s GAA club in Belturbet where Fintan is sole coach and trainer.
Margaret O Brien wife of Michael O Brien Killynebber is awarded £22,500 and costs by the Master of the High Court arising out of severe whiplash injuries she received when as a passenger she was in collision with a car driven by Thomas Smith farmer Crosserlough on the 27th January 1965 at Tonagh Mountnugent on the way to Finea. The road conditions at the time were treacherous and visibility was down to nil in a snowstorm and black ice >The car driven by Mr Smith skidded into the car in which Mrs O Brien was a passenger struck from behind causing severe damage to her back and pelvis and resulting in severe whiplash which left her immobile. Mrs O Brien is the mother of ten children/ John F Binchey MS LCP Smith was for Mrs Margaret O Brien while Dr Paget Kildare Street Dublin represented Mr Smith.
Gerry Graham aged 22 86 Main Street Cavan and Paddy Swarbrigg aged 19 Griffith Park Cootehill are involved in an accident when the car skidded in the treacherous weather conditions at Tullyvin. Both were taken to the Surgical Hospital Cavan where their condition was stated as ‘comfortable’. Both are members of the well known Navak Showband.
Connie Lynch Manager of the Royal Showband Lackenmore Ballyjamesduff is also removed to the Surgical after he was mowed down by a speeding car as he emerged from Breffni Park following the Cavan and Kildare game on Sunday week. Connie is detained with serious injuries for the last ten days.
Brendan and Kathleen Murray have the Court Cleaner’s as their new anchor tenant in their recently acquired premises ‘PN Galligan’s’ 31 Bridge Street. Dry Cleaning and Laundry. ‘The Court takes care of Cavan’
Over 180 guests at the annual Red Cross dinner dance and entertainment in the Town Hall. John Coyle formerly Cavan Strollers and Mons Terrace was among the gusts and sang some of the old songs of yesterday as did guest artistes Jimmy Mallon Benny O Rourke and Molly McGurk.
Jim Logue staff photographer Anglo Celt has his property at Kilnavara up for sale and will shortly depart Cavan. While Jim and Molly Finegan are retiring from farming and teaching and have the old homestead and 45 acres up for sale at Corlurgan.
Novice and Boy’s Cross Country and Novice at Killeshandra. 1st Paddy Lynch Cootehill 2nd M O Brien Laragh 3rd F McGauran Cornafean. Cootehill Paddy Lynch M Sherlock E McCabe and M Lynch won the team prize. 880 yards Girls 1st Una McDonagh Cootehill M Leddy Cornafean and R Brady Cornafean. Senior Men Jim Cochrane Cootehill 2nd T Martin Cornafean and S Maguire Cornafean.
Death of the well known Jack Meehan Bridge Street in England at an early age. Served his time in his father’s hairdressing salon before emigrating. He was an outstanding member of the championship winning teams of the Cavan Slashers and later played with Crubany. He is survived by his wife daughter mother brother Packy Barber Bridge Street May and Rose SRN Lisdarn Hospital. Funeral from Saint Charles Church to Gunnesburg cemetery.
Joe M Reilly well known playwright of the hit dramas ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ and ‘The Bell Factory’ is back with the Moonlight Players rehearsing his latest play ‘Mistletoe Chain ‘ which will be performed publicly for the first time in Killoughter Hall on the first Sunday of Lent.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Rafter and Miss A Kelly E/W Mrs Lavelle and Vincent Crotty.
Breffni Boys Band present ‘Phil The Fluter’s Ball’ in the Town Hall on Saint Patrick’s night. Entertainment for young and old.
Summer time will begin this year on Sunday 18th February 1968.
February 16th 1968 Rev Father G Gorman a native of Regaskin and a Chaplain with the American Navy is posted to Vietnam and has been resident in the war torn area since November 1967.
Over 250 guests attend the annual dinner of George Fegan and Company in the Ulster Arms. Pictured are W Creane Mrs Creane Robert Mackeral Director Mrs Mackeral Francis Brady Chairman Sadie Kennedy John Kennedy Director Miss M Lee Treasurer Billy Downey Dora Dempsey E Craig S Gray Willie Foster Miss B Lyons Maud Montgomery Secretary.
Death of Bridie Gaffney Drumgola at a very young age. She is survived by her husband Paddy three young children parents brothers relatives and many friends. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’ s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Margaret McNamara College View relict of James McNamara Tailor Connolly Street and College View at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was a native of the Lough Gowna area and was aged only 53. She is survived by her 4 sons Paddy James Joseph and Tom 3 daughters Christina Margaret Josephine nephews nieces relatives and many friends. Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was large and representative with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Rita Inglewood only daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Ryan Abbey Street in New Hampstead, She is survived by her husband and brothers Robert Joe and Patsy. Check this entry
Death of the legendary fly angler John Wilson Butlersbridge at the age4 of 78. His advice was also sought by visiting angler and he was known as a ‘purist’ fishing on the fly particularly at the May fly rise on the local rivers. He was held in the highest respect by his peers and a trophy in his honour is competed for each year by the members of Cavan Angling Club. He was in his prime in the hey day of the brown trout on the Annalee River and knew every twist and bend. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth son daughters brothers sisters. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the funeral and removal from Saint Aidan’s Church with burial in the New cemetery.
Cavan Engineering comes in for lots of criticism at the monthly meeting of Cavan Urban Council with the initial forecasts of plenty of work for the locals not materializing and a huge grant of £157,000 made by the Government Tom Fitzpatrick TD calls on Cavan Development to initiate steps to provide work for the record numbers now on the unemployment register. All agreed that it was a tragedy to see so many well educated young people on the Christmas relief scheme. Tom O Connor said never in the history of Cavan town were so many young people unemployed and he called on Central Government to acquire much more suitable occupants for Cavan Engineering which he called ‘a white elephant’ a sentiment shared by most of the councilors.
Open Snooker Tournament at Cavan CYMS all enquires to Michael Higgins Secretary Farnham Street.
Father Paddy Mallon Saint Patrick’s College will kick off the series of lectures on the Bible in the Poor Clare Convent Hall with a talk on the ‘World of the Old Testament’. Priests from Saint Patrick’s College will give lectures each week during Lent on different aspects of the Bible.
Kevin McKay who has been Accountant in the Hibernian Bank Cavan for the last nine years is leaving Cavan on promotion to Assistant Manager Strabane. He was an outstanding member of Cavan Rugby Football Club.
Margaret Lynch NT Ballinagh wins the Maytime Festival Queen heat at Merryland Ballroom Clones. Margaret will now go forward to the finals in Dundalk in May. Ann Murtagh from New Inns Ballyjamesduff a nurse in Belfast was also chosen by the distinguished panel of judges and will represent Clones in the finals in Dundalk.
February 23rd 1968 Noreen Mullen 16 year old student at Loreto College Cavan and a native of Ballybofey county Donegal wins the 1st prize for best haddock in the Bord Iascaigh Mhara National Fish Cookery competition. She is presented with her prize by Father P Canon O Reilly PP Chairman of Cavan VEC. Her teacher in Loreto is Mrs E Whitney Domestic Science teacher.
Patrick ‘Paddy’ Smith Cavan All Ireland footballer of 1947 and 1948 and native of Pullamore Cavan is promoted from assistant manager Bank of Ireland Oldcastle to Manager Bank of Ireland Bailieborough. Replacing Tom Fitzpatrick who is gone on promotion to Loughrea.
Death of Mary Ann McEntee Leiter Poles and late of McCabe’s Pullamore. She is survived by her brother sister relatives and many friends and neighbours. Funeral took place from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Sudden death of Mrs Anna McGovern Saint Patrick’s Terrace. She was a native of Aughnasheelin county Leitrim and was in business in Bridge Street for some years before her marriage to Donal McGovern well know Cavan and Cavan Slashers footballer and a native of Virginia. Her brother Garda PJ Gallagher died only in the last few months. She is survived by her husband Donal sons Cyril in Naas and Eamonn in Cavan sister Mrs McCoy Connolly Street grandchildren friends relatives and neighbours. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery . Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Death of Margaret Mullaly 5 Emmett Place at the age of 45 at Lisdarn Hospital Cavan. She was a native of the Kilnaleck area and was living in Cavan for the last 20 years. She is survived by her husband and 2 sons . There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Ballinarry cemetery.
Mary Crowe in her first Secretary’s report to Cavan Camogie Board meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall is highly critical of the scant financial assistance afforded by Cavan County Board GAA to the fledgling revived Camogie Board. Where they only received £20 from the County Board to reorganize the game in the county. She reports that despite the lack of support the Board now have nine teams affiliated and played their first round Ulster Camogie Championship against Derry when many of the girls played their first ever match and wore the uniforms for the first tike many of the players never handled a camogie stick before yet although beaten by a much stronger team gave a very good account of themselves. Each club paid £5 to affiliate and Mary calls for a panel of referees who are impartial and know the rules of camogie.
Second pre marriage course in Saint Augustine’ s Hal during Lent . Last year 92 couples participated and the organizers are expecting another large number this Lent. Names should be given in to Father PJ McManus before the 3rd of March 1968.
Death of William O Rourke 17 Lake View Cavan father of Cavan Gael’s goalkeeper John ‘Foley’ O Rourke. He is survived b y his five sons and five daughters two brothers grandchildren relatives and many friends. He was a member of the Irish Army for many years and was a gifted horticulturist and gardener. He took a keen interest in the welfare of the senior county team and seldom misses a game in Breffni Park. He was a playing member of Crubany and later Cavan Harps and in recent years took a keen interest in Cavan Gael’s . There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with burial in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry. Father PJ Gargan officiated.
Father Augustine Leydon with the aid of slides will give a talk on the ‘Formation and Writing of the Old Testament’ at the weekly Biblical Studies in the Convent Hall. There will be a questions and answers session after the lecture.
Sympathy is extended to Jim Philips Farnham Road on the death of his father James Philips Ballymahon county Roscommon.
Mrs B Costigan will give the cookery demonstration in the Technical School.
Organ recital by Rev RJ Roe BD in Church of Ireland in aid of building fund.
Items by Beethoven in stereo in Cooke’s Lounge at first recital given by Eamonn Cooke. Next week’s recital will be given by Eamonn Gaffney and will include the Swingle Singers Bach and Mozart.
March 1st 1968 Pat McGuigan now McGeegan from the Skyrocket’s Showband Enniskillen wins the 4th National Song Contest with ‘Chance of a lifetime’ and will represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest in the Albert Hall in London next month. Thousands converge on Clones to welcome Pat home and carry him from the car shoulder high to his home on the Diamond.
Presentation to Paddy and Nan McCullagh Saint Patrick’s Swellan on the occasion of Paddy’ s 46 years of service as a linotype operator to Cavan’s Anglo Celt. The presentation was made by Brendan Dunne Chairman of the Social Committee at the annual dinner dance in the Farnham Hotel.
Mr and Mrs Con Boucher from Arva are pictured winning the old time waltz competition sponsored by Arva Show committee in Saint Patrick’ s Hall Arva.
Benny and Mrs Moore open their new Mace Superstore opposite the Poor Clare Convent on Main Street. Benny has been adviser to Mace for the last 7 years and previously worked in George Fegan’s and later gained further experience of the retail business in Ballyshannon and Tipperary. Free two pounds of sugar to all purchasers over £2 and free entry to draw for beautiful hearth rug. All items are marked below expected retail price in other comparable stores. The reconstruction of the premises cost over £3,500 and was carried out by Onslow Bredin in a record five weeks. There are now over 5,000 retailers in the Mace Group.
Bishop Austin Quinn warns against ‘False and dangerous opinions being now being held threaten our Faith’
Greta O Rourke who is retiring from business has the ‘Abbey Bar and Restaurant’ up for sale. The premises are at a busy junction beside the CIE Bus Depot.
County Cavan Junior Cross Country Championships over 6 testing miles at Cornafean 1st TJ Martin 2nd Paddy Lynch Cootehill 3rd Sean Cassidy Laragh. Under 16 two miles J McKiernan Killeshandra N Brady Cootehill V Cosgrave Cootehill. Ladies 880 yards 1st Una McDonagh Cootehill 2nd Rita Brady Cootehill and 3rd Meta Leddy Cornafean.. Senior four miles 1st Jim Cochrane Cootehill 2nd Sean Maguire Cornafean and 3rd Leo Flanagan Cootehill.
Death of the very popular well known Edward Johnston 22 Saint Phelim’s Place after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude on Sunday February 20th 1968. He would have celebrated his 53rd Birthday on Monday. He worked all of his life in McCarren’s and was very well known in sporting circles playing with Cavan Harps during their halcyon days of the 1940s winning 3 senior league and one junior championship. He is survived by his large family of 9 sons 4 daughters brothers and sisters. His father P Johnston was a Labour member of Cavan Urban District Council for many years.
Death of Andrew A Brady Drumcalpin Tullyco Cootehill on the 27th February 1968. He was husband of Nan NT and was a former long serving member of Cavan County Council. He was father of Father Sean Brady Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. He is survived by his wife sons daughter relatives neighbours and friends. Funeral from Carrickallen Church to the adjoining cemetery. His colleagues in McCarren’s formed a guard of honour at both the removal and funeral with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ McManus officiated.
The free travel scheme so popular in the Republic has now been extended to pensioners over 70 in Northern Ireland and a reciprocal arrangement is now in operation for pensioners from the Republic visiting Northern Ireland.
Jane Maxwell aunt of Frank Humphreys Derrylane and Mrs E Sheridan Drumullen celebrates her 100th Birthday in the USA. She is cousin of Mrs Walter Smith and Lily Bennett Clonogonnell.
Cavan Bridge open championship for the Surgeon Bertie Cullen Cup will take place in the Lake Hotel in Virginia. Entries to the Captain Jim Hearn Drumalee.
Cavan team of four will play the famous Rathmines Dublin 6 team in a senior challenge at Cavan Chess Club on Sunday.
Dan Treston is the Adjudicator at Cavan Drama Festival which will be opened by the Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn on Sunday.
March 8th 1968 Seamus McKenna a native of Scotstown is appointed to the inner Bar by the Chief Justice Cearbhail O Dallaigh. Seamus is a well known Barrister in the Cavan Monaghan circuit.
Meath party fly out from Dublin Airport to play Australia in the Aussie Rules down under.
Noel Collier and Edward Brady Trim are the winners of the prestigious Cullen Cup at the Lake Hotel in Virginia. Pictured with the winning pair are Maura Cullen who presented the cup Surgeon Bertie Cullen donor Jim Hearn Secretary and Michael O Sullivan Captain Cavan Bridge Club.
Great display by the incomparable Sean O Neill of Down as Ulster beat the holders Connaught 4-8 to 1-10 to qualify for the Railway Cup where they will play Leinster on Saint Patrick’s Day at Breffni Park Cavan. A good crowd of 8,500 paid gate receipts of £1,195 to see Ulster defeat the Connaught men who deprived them of a record 5 in a row last Saint Patrick’s Day. Ulster led by 1-4 to 0-5 at the interval and 3-8 to 0-8 with five minutes remaining but let Connaught in for a couple of consolation scores when the game was stitched up.
Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College wins the Ulster Intermediate title at wet and windy Armagh over three mud filled miles. T McCauley Saint Pat’s was 3rd as the Cavan college took the Intermediate title. Saint Pat’s finished second to Saint Patrick’s College Lurgan in the Junior competition. Their next outing is at Drimnagh Castle Dublin in the All Ireland tests.
Death of Katie Nelson wife of Paddy Alackan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She took an active part in the War of Independence. She is survived by her husband Paddy and two brothers Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father PJ Gargan officiated.
John Ledingham Danny McCarey Eileen Reid are some of the stars appearing at the first Charity Concert in the Town Hall this Lent. All proceeds are going once again to the Poor Clare Convent Building Fund and admission is 6/- 4/- and 2/6. Booking at Sullivan’ s Sweet Shop Cavan.
Father Dan Gallogly will give the lecture ‘Creation and Original Sin’ in the Poor Clare Convent Hall in the continuation of the Bible Studies lectures this lent.
Loreto College senior and cadette teams will take part in the All Ireland Volleyball finals in Dublin this weekend
Sympathy is extended to Mrs P Brady on the death of her mother Mrs McNamara at the residence of her daughter Mrs P Brady Cullies cemetery . She was mother of Father Brain McNamara Manorhamilton. He husband Tom died some years ago. She is survived by her son Father Brian daughters Mrs Bernard Brady and Kathleen McNamara. Father Brain McNamara her son was the chief celebrant of the Requiem Mass at which the Bishop Austin Quinn presided with Father PJ McManus officiating at the graveside.
March 15th 1968 Sudden death of Donagh O Malley Minister for Education after he steered Fianna Fail to a by election victory in Clare. Cavan Chamber of Commerce send their sympathy to the Government and family of the late outstanding Minister who introduced free secondary education and the free student travel to and from school. The President Mr De Velera Taoiseach Jack Lynch were all present at Donagh O Malley’s funeral in Limerick.
Private Teddy Maguire A Company 10th Infantry Battalion is off to Cyprus for a six month tour with the United Nations.
Gillian Arnold daughter of Nell and the late Cyril Arnold MPSI Latt. wins the prestigious ‘Miss India Tea’. Twenty six girls including Teresa Gilchreest Ulster Bank Cavan and Kilnaleck took part and Gillian who is a member of the Mobile Blood Transfusion Service representing Sligo was chosen as the winner. She wins a new wardrobe three week holiday for two in India all expenses paid and £275.
Queen’s University Belfast with their adaptation of the ‘Tempest’ win the Dr Lyons Cup and Section A at Cavan Drama Festival, Dan Carleton Queen’s was best producer. Queen’s also won the best setting award Mary O Callaghan best actress and Boutros Nazwatchi best actor
Loreto College win their first cadette volleyball title when they defeat Goresbridge 2-1 in an exciting final played before a capacity attendance in Dublin. They will now take part in the European championships in Rome at Easter. Team Colette O Hagan Paula Bouchier Margaret Shalvey Paula Carolan Vice Captain Elizabeth Murphy Helen English Captain Mary Maguire and Geraldine Magee.
Death of at her residence Margaret Breslin widow of Edward Breslin formerly a driver with the old GNR trains at Cavan Station. She was extremely well known in Cavan and retired to live in Dublin some time ago. She is survived by her sons daughters relatives and many friends both in Cavan and Dublin. There was a big attendance at the funeral from Our Lady of Consolation Donnycarney Dublin with burial later in Killygarry where Father PJ McManus presided.
Sean Keane a nephew of Leo Anglo Celt is a member of the American AOH Pipe Band that took part in the big Dublin Saint Patrick’s Day Parade and afterwards delighted the big crowd in Croke Park at the Railway Cup finals. His father was a member of the Kerry panel defeated by Cavan in the 1947 Polo Ground’s All Ireland Final in New York.
All schools in the Parish are represented at the Mass in the Cathedral to celebrate the life of the late Minister for Education Donogh O Malley TD. Father Terence McManus President of Saint Patrick’s College was the celebrant. Donogh O Malley died suddenly after a by election meeting in Clare. He will be forever remembered as the Minister who introduced free post primary education and introduced the school buses to primary and post primary schools.
Bishop Quinn attends the first of the charity concerts in aid of the Poor Clare Convent Building Fund. He was later introduced to Danny Doyle Eileen Reid Gregory and the Cadets as well as the Navak Showband and the compere Jimmy Magee for RTE.
Patrick Smith from Owen Roe Terrace is home on holiday in his native town of Cavan after 41 years in America. He is staying with his brother in law Tom McNamara Saint Patrick’s Terrace Swellan. This is Patrick’s 10th visit home and he is accompanied by his son Kevin a member of the American Navy in Vietnam and has visited Cavan twice before.
The Breffni Boy’s Accordion Band will march to and from Mass on Saint Patrick’s Day and later will host ‘Phil the Fluter’s Ball’ on Saint Patrick’ s night where Brian Coleman will be fear and tigh.
Next week’s talk and slide show in the Poor Clare Convent Hall on the Old Testament will be given by Cavan native Father Ray Brady and entitled ‘From Abraham to Moses; A discussion will take place after the talk.
Michael Bravendar beats Tommy McKiernan to win the senior snooker handicap at Cavan CYMS while in the junior final Edward Smith beat Maurice Brady.
Keen demand and excellent supply at Cavan Fair taking place after a long lay off due to the foot and mouth epidemic. One year olds £35-50 two years old £70-80 springers £75-100 calves £12-20. Working horses £60-90 ponies £45-55 knackers £70-100 donkies £8-20. Bonhams £14-20 per pair casseogs £40-45. Cabbage plants 5/- per 100 bundles 2/6 to 3/6.
March 22nd 1968 Father PJ McManus makes the presentation to Bernadette ‘Detta’ Kenny the most promising progressive member of Cavan Girl’s Club at a function in the Club Room’s Tower Hamlet Farnham Street. Tributes paid to Sarah Cullen and her helpers including Joan McCarville Ann Maguire etc by Father McManus at the enjoyable end of season social. Seamus Fox parents committee also paid tribute to Sarah and the great work being done for teenage girls in Cavan.
Death of Matthew Watters Towns Park Ballyhaise at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. Funeral took place from Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise to Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
Ulster win their 5th Railway Cup in six years when they decisively beat Leinster in the Railway Cup football final 1-10 to 0-8 after leading 1-6 to 0-3 at half time at Croke Park . Ulster led by six points at half time. Cavan were represented by Gabriel Kelly Ray Carolan Peter Pritchard and Charlie Gallagher captain who was presented with the Railway Cup by Seamus Ryan President of the GAA after the game. 11,158 braved the artic conditions with sleet rain snow and strong easterly winds blowing from the Canal end.
Checkers win the indoor football final at Cavan’s Sports Centre. Pictured are Kathleen Murray Josephine McKiernan Maisie Maguire Kathleen Fay Margaret Murray and Patricia Carmichael.
Dual triumph for Saint Patrick’s College in the Junior and Intermediate Secondary School’s Cross County at the Phoenix Park Dublin. The Juniors won the title by 31 points while the Intermediate team had an emphatic 37 point victory. They did not field a senior team. Intermediate Frank Brady Eugene McCormack Joe Fulton Captain Brian O Mahony Brian O Dowd. Trainer Patsy Lee Anthony McCann Peadar Meehan Tony McCauley and T McTiernan Coach. Junior Raymond McGee Damien Treanor Tony Sheridan Seamus Watters Patsy Lee Coach Noel Finn Declan Gorman Philip Lynch captain John Sheridan Hugh Murphy T McTiernan Trainer. Feature of the Intermediate contest was the tussle between Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College and the well built dynamic Eddie Leddy from Saint Felim’s Ballinamore which the more experienced Leddy won after a classic tussle with Brady by a margin of 50 yards. Less than ten minutes later Leddy was back to easily win the All Ireland Senior title over a testing course.
Leonard Brady Mountain Lodge Cootehill and member of Cavan Motor Club is voted leading novice at the Motor Enthusiasts Club annual dinner at Dublin Airport. Leonard won three of their events in 1967.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the early morning 8 am Mass in the Cathedral on Saint Patrick’s Day and later presides at the Solemn High Mass celebrated by Father Colm McGovern home on holiday from Fiji deacon was Father Benny Maguire sub deacon Father PJ McManus and the sacred music was by the Cathedral Choir with Father ABC McGrath on the organ. Father John Maguire celebrated the children’s 10 o clock Mass while Father PJ McManus celebrated Mass as Gaeilge at 7:30 pm on Saint Patrick’s evening. A feature was the almost 100% wearing of shamrock by the congregations with some wearing badges to honour the patron Saint.
Gale force winds and heavy rain sweep the country with many rivers bursting their banks. The town river is now at Summer level. On Sunday nearly all sporting fixtures all over Ireland were postponed and those that proceeded had to be abandoned.
Nell Arnold widow of the late Cyril Arnold sells her bungalow ‘Carrigdoon’ Latt to Eric McCarthy Ballyjamesduff for £5,250. Murphy Quinn were the auctioneers . Nell well known Bridge player and founder member of the Cavan Club is leaving Cavan to live in Dublin where her two daughters are residing.
Paddy Murray Gerry Egan and Danny O Hanlon accompanied by Father Torlac O Reilly are on a weeks leader course at Larchill Boy Scout training camp.
Father Sean Brady Saint Patrick’s College will give this week’s talk on the old testament entitled ‘From the death of Moses to the fall of the Jewish kingdom in the Poor Clare Convent Chapel. Father Brady’s lecture will be illustrated with slides and a discussion will follow.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
Cavan draw with Rathmines 2-2 with one tie drawn in an exciting chess encounter at Cavan’s Farnham Hotel. Cavan will play Rathmines in Dublin over the Easter.
County Cavan Motor Rally 1st Liam Sheridan and Tom Tuite from Oldcastle 2nd NT Smith and R Foote 3rd Rosemary Smith and Pat Phelan.. Over the very tough Bailieboro Mountain Lodge Cootehill circuit sixteen cars set out but only eight finished the course which was a pipe opener for the professionals for the forthcoming Circuit of Ireland.
Sudden death of Edward Ferguson undertaker and farmer Clones. His grandfather William N Ferguson from County Down founded the famous Ferguson tractor and pioneered the famous Ferguson round disc plough. Another relative Edwin Ferguson invented the penny farthing bicycle. He is survived by his wife Mary two daughters Rosemary and Marian . There was a capacity attendance from all over the area at the funeral from Clones Presbyterian Church to Stonebridge cemetery.
March 29th 1968 Brian Lenihan succeeds Donagh O Malley as Minister for Education with Minister for Lands Michal O Morain taking over at Justice. Parliamentary Secretary at Lands Patrick Faulkner from Louth is promoted to the post of Minister for Lands and the Gaeltacht.
Aer Lingus Viscount Saint Phelim plunges into the Irish sea with the loss of 61 lives. The plane was on a routine flight from Cork to London and flying at 15,000 square feet when it began to spin and go out of control despite the heroic efforts of Captain Bernard O Beirne to steady the plane. The pilot crew and all the passengers perished.
Pictured at Charity Concert in the Town Hall last Monday night are Brother Ultan De La Salle Cavan Joe Dolan Nuala Bornemann Tony Keeley of the Graduates Sean McManus Oliver Kane ballad singer Joe Gilheaney of the Drifters Jimmy Horne Drifters Paddy Swarbrigg Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll Gerry Graham and Bill McCusker all Navak Showband Cavan.
Death of Elizabeth widow of Matthew Dowd at the residence of her daughter Mrs Paddy McKiernan 16 College Street at the age of 85. She was a naïve of Crosserlough and lived in Abbey Street Cavan for 36 years. Survived by his son daughter relatives friends and neighbours. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan t Moybogue cemetery. Father PJ McManus officiated.
Drumalee Juniors score impressive victory over Ballyhaise in the Flagon Meadow Ballyhaise where conditions were described as ‘bottomless’ winning by 1-5 to 0-4. Drumalee adopted much better to the conditions and would have won more easily if their forwards had taken even half of their chances. Scorers for Drumalee S Reilly 1-1 Michael Lyons 0-2 Pat Geoghegan and Gerry Walsh 0-1 each. Ballyhaise replied per J Maguire 0-2 and Jim Leonard and Jimmy Browne 0-1 each. Paddy Smith of Drumalee was the outstanding player afield. Drumalee had stars in defence with John Sheridan Joe Gilmartin Brian Lee Johnny Lynch outstanding while Gene Reilly Eddie Gorman gave them the edge at midfield while up front Reilly Walsh and Michael Lyons were always dangerous.
Cavan win the Table Tennis Championship at Bailieboro Parish Hall. Team consisted of Bill Mackeral Secretary E Ellis Eric Craig K Haddock J Owens Rev George and Mrs Olive Millar George Fairbrother. The Vance Cup was presented to the captain of the winning Cavan team Rev GA Millar by Rev AJ Nelson Bailieboro.
Brendan Bowyer of the /Royal Showband will top the bill at this week’s charity concert in the Town Hall. A presentation of a silver inscribed tray will be presented to Brendan who is making only his second visit to the Town Hall having playd there with the Royal Showband at the first Post Office annual dance in 1958. A bouquet of flowers will be presented to his wife Stella nee Brennan a native of Galway. There will be a full supporting programme booking at Sullivan’s Sweet Shop with tickets 6/- 4/- and 2/6.
Welcome return of Cavan Dramatic Society as they stage Maurice McLoughlin’s ‘Brush with the body’ at Cavan’s Town Hall. Booking at Betty Hickey’s opposite the Poor Clare Convent. The Producer is Michael Wall who has worked in the Abbey Theatre in Dublin.
The very popular well known Sean McPhillips is off to Cyprus on Unites Nations service. Sean is attached to Cavan FCA Military Barrack and is on his third tour of duty in Cyprus.
The residence of PN and Dorothy Smith in Farnham Street is sold to Brendan and Kathleen Murray as an investment property for £5,600. Sean Kelly acted for the purchasers while Jack F Binchey had carriage of sale while Brian Murphy of Murphy/Quinn and Company 89 Main Street were the Auctioneers.
Kevin Ginnity sells his residence at 5 Farnham Road for £3,500 to PJ Owens Solicitor Cootehill and again Brain Murphy was the auctioneer.
Brilliant angler TA McCann wins the Kilroy Cup open competition at Lough Sheelin for the 3rd time with two brown trout weighing 7 lbs 11 ½ ozs 2nd was Brue Mohan and 3rd Norman Cinnamond from the home club with two fish weighing 4 lbs 11 ozs . Fifty seven rods competed only nine fish in all were caught.
April 5th 1968 The famous concert comedian Frank Lynott a native of Manorhamilton is promoted to Bank Manager Ulster Bank Kilnaleck. He served in College Green Dublin Glenamaddy Cootehill Clones Castlewellan Newcastle county Down . He is closely associated with the Pavilion pantomime in Cavan where he played the comic role opposite the great MJ ‘Sonny’ Magee. He later starred in the Frolics in Ballyjamesduff. Frank is son of Mr and Mrs James Lynott Manorhamilton and is married to Colette nee Soden Ballyjamesduff and they have two sons and two daughters.
Rev B Kieran Superior of the Sacred Heart College Tanagh Cootehill will give the exhibition of slides at this week’s meeting of the Photographic Society in the Farnham Hotel.
Cavan Branch National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 1968 Chairman Brother Ultan Vive Chair Bob Henderson MPSI Treasurer Mrs Drury Secretary Doreen Lord and Veterinary Adviser Sean O Reilly MRCVSI.
Cavan Golf Club Free Sub Michel Dolan (21) 67 nett 2nd Frank Lyons (16) 67 nett.
“Used and antique furniture opening Monday 8th April 1968 Smith and McMahon Town Hall Street. Satisfaction guaranteed”
April 12th 1968 Iris Richmond Tullymongan House and Principal Drung Number 2 school is pictured with her star pupil Mary Poyntz the outright winner of the school’s all Ireland knitting competition. Pictured are her father George Poyntz Iris Richmond NT Ross Armstrong Sunbeam Wolsey Knitting Wools who presented the cup.
Pat McGeegan ‘McGuigan from the Diamond Monaghan finishes fourth in the biggest Eurovision contest to date from the Royal Albert Hall London before a TV audience of over 200 million Pat who suffered from laryngitis all week sang his heart out to finish a very creditable 4th with the big band ballad ‘Chance of A Lifetime’. Pat is a member of the ‘Skyrockets Showband from Enniskillen. Pat was given an enthusiastic reception led by the Monaghan Dublin Association at Dublin Airport.
Pictured is Corporal John O Reilly Military Barracks Cavan with his 7 lbs 2 ozs brown trout which he caught while spinning at Killykeen with a ‘Lame Minnow’ bait.
Death of Edward Joseph ‘Eddie’ Flood Castle Street Roscommon and late of Abbey Street Cavan. Eddie was the leading taxi service in Cavan for many years and he had a fleet of cars very much in demand for weddings and funerals where his brother Bernard assisted by nephew Jimmy Meehan was by far the biggest undertaker in county Cavan. Eddie was a leading horseman and rode out with the Cavan Harriers as well as being involved in the organization of the Point to Point races at Killymooney and the show jumping at Cavan Show. He was one of the first men in Cavan to own his own motor car and always kept his fleet in pristine condition. Among his employees was the ever loyal Paddy Kelly Breffni Park. Some years ago his wife and himself decided to retire to Roscommon the birthplace of his wife. He is survived by his wife Essie and sister Agnes ‘Aunt Aggie’ Maguire Bridge Street nephews nieces relatives and many friends both in Cavan and Roscommon. Funeral from the Sacred Heart Church Roscommon to Camross cemetery.
Danny O Kelly Post Office Cavan is the new Captain at County Cavan Golf Club succeeding his good friend Brendan Jenkins who held the position during the 1967 season.
New young faces on the Cavan Junior team to play Fermanagh at Breffni Park. Paddy Lyons Drumalee Oliver Galligan Cavan Gaels Jim Stafford Killinkere M Reilly Killeshandra M Smith Castlerahan D Cahill Castlerahan Michael Cusack Crosserlough Fergus McCauley Drumalee J Fay Castlerahan John Dwyer Castlerahan Declan Coyle Mountnuggent Cormac Cahill Cross B Brady Kill Tommy Galligan Killeshandra and P Keoghan Bailieboro. Subs Hughie McInerney Redhills Hughie Newman Ballyhaise and J Smith.
Mrs T Marron widow of Michael Earlsvale Road sells her residence at Earlsvale Road to Brendan and Kathleen Young. PJ O Reilly was auctioneer and John V Kelly Solicitor had carriage.
Amazing turn around in the fortunes of Cavan town talent groups as none of them qualify for the finals of the Tops of Breffni at Cavan’s Town Hall. Tulsk Elphin county Roscommon will take on the formidable Derrylin in the Rural final while Kingscourt will take on the very talented favourites Oldcastle in the Urban final. The trophies for this year’s contest are sponsored by the directors of the Anglo Celt.
Cavan Dramatic Society’s ‘Brush with a Body’ is well received by a capacity enthusiastic audience at the Town Hall. Cast Pictured are Paddy Murray Anne Cullivan Ann Fahy Sheila McGinnity Catherine Cullivan Norman Dingle Jim Rock Jim Lawlor Teresa Mongey Barry Cullen Mary Glavey and Michael Walsh Producer.
There were six tables in play at Cavan Bridge Club with winners N/S Ann McEneaney and Ann Kelly best gross Jin Hearn and Nell Arnold E/W Jim Burke and Father Thomas Woods best gross Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
Cavan Invalid Lourdes fund announce their annual sweep on the Galway Plate in aid of sending pilgrims on the Meath/Oblate Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Ticket from Nellie Gargan ‘Ritz Bar’ and Father PJ McManus the Presbytery Cavan. Masses offered in Lourdes for al benefactors.
April 19th 1968 Rev James Brady Loughduff is ordained priest at Saint Patrick’s College Kiltegan by the Bishop of Kildare and Loughlin Doctor Lennon and celebrated his first Mass in Loughduff Church on Monday evening where he is pictured with his sister Veronica Sharkey and brother Danny. He is a brother of the famous Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady and won a county senior championship medal with his two brothers Danny and John beating Bailieboro in a replay in 1963.
Cavan Urban District Council strike a rate of 72/- in the £ an increase of 6/5 on last year’s rate. The estimate includes a sun of £640 for property purchase to build a road between Farnham Street and Church Street. The Manager Dermot McCarty tells the Council that he has had an unusual amount of enquires for the purchase of sites for building of new private houses in the town.
Cavan Bridge Club win the county Cavan team of four championship and will represent the county at the team of four finals in Athlone later in the year. Cavan team Kathleen Sullivan Dermot Morgan Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey.
Dr FPE ‘Darragh’ Smith (10) wins the White Star prize donated by Seamus Caffrey with a score of 65 nett at County Cavan Golf Club. His son Nicky playing off 8 was second with a score of 66 nett. Forty players took part.
Cavan will play Mayo in the final of the 1967 Ground’s Tournament at Croke Park on May 12th 1968 and the winners will also win a place in the Wembley final against Meath at Whit.
Death of James Cusack late of Carrickacromin Tunnyduff. He is survived by his wife son and daughter. Funeral from the Cathedral to West Knockbride cemetery.
Over the Easter period from Good Friday to Easter Tuesday six patients were treated at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital for minor injuries all incurred at the Ulster Fleadh in Cootehill at which over 25,000 people were in attendance.
Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College is the celebrant of the Good Friday Service in the Cathedral wt which Bishop Austin Quinn presided. The deacon was Father Benny Maguire and the sub deacon Father Dan Gallogly Saint Patrick’s College. The lessons were read by Peter McGinnity Anselem Lovett while the Passion was read by Fathers James Carroll Torlac O’Reilly Sean Brady and ABC McGrath who also played the organ and conducted the Cathedral Choir. At the Easter Vigil cousins Charlie Gorman Main Street and Hughie Sheridan Drumalee Declan Murray and Hubert Conaty read the Lessons. Bishop Quinn was the main celebrant. Blessing of the new fire paschal candle baptismal promises litanies blessing of baptismal font was conducted by Father John Maguire. Father ABC McGrath and the Cathedral Choir rendered the sacred music.
Geraldine Whelan aged 4 ½ daughter of the well known Gerry and Mrs Whelan Cootehill was the youngest competitor on her accordion at the most successful Ulster Fleadh in Cootehill.
April 26th 1968 Charlie Haughey the new Minister for Finance presents his first Budget putting two pence on cigarettes and one penny on the pint of beer and stout. Measures are being introduced to control the activities of Banks within the State while a total review of payment of tax by the self employed professionals is to be undertaken. A new system too is being prepared to pay higher family allowances.
Patrick ‘Packy’ McGovern Pullamore is acquitted of the charge of careless driving of a motor car at Cara Street Clones when the owner of the nearby pub came forward to give evidence saying that the dead unnamed man fell under Mr McGovern’s car and was in a state of absolute and total intoxication being a danger to himself and others. Justice Sam Sham on hearing the evidence that the man fell under the car and Packy McGovern could do nothing to avoid the accident. Dismissed the charge. George V Maloney Junior represented the defendant.
Cavan Minor Panel 1968 Paddy Blessing Edward English PJ Dunne John Galligan Brain Lee Tony Dunne John McNamara Martin Fitzpatrick Pat Geoghegan Maurice Brady Phil Wray Micheal Galligan Noel Smith Thomas Sheridan Jimmy Browne Billy Allen JJ Lee John Brady Jimmy Galligan Martin McCullough and Tommy Smith.
Death of Mary Mulcahy old popular resident 26 Emmett Place. Extremely popular she was known for her immense charity and decency particularly to those less well off in society. Hers was one of the last houses in the town to decorate her door and lintel to welcome the Queen of the May on May Day. She is survived by her husband James sons Patrick ‘Dick’ Jimmy and Joe and three daughters Margaret Minnie and Kathleen. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Death of Patrick Smith in London. He was brother of the late Matt and John Smith Cavan and Drumcrave and for many years his parents ran a grocery and public house at 59 Main Street (Veale’s Chemist’s ). All of the family were deeply involved in the struggle for Independence which was quite opposite to the general traders in the town who favored the status quo and the Establishment. During the Civil War they were deeply entrenched on the Republican side and several members of the family spent time in jail for their political beliefs and convictions. Patrick is survived by his wife sons daughters brother John and sisters Mrs B Scott Moynehall and Nora Reilly Drumcrave. Funeral took place in London.
The Harlmatic male voice choir from London will give a recital in Loreto College sponsored by Cavan ICA.
Five and half tables in play at Cavan Bridge Club N/S N Fallon and K Brady E/W Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy.
Outside broadcast cameras at McCarren’s factory to record a programme for ‘On the Land ‘ on RTE.
May 3rd 1968 John Joseph Sheridan Creamery Manager Shantully Crossdoney is granted a license for his premises at Shantully Crossdoney in which he will sell intoxicating drink by Judge PN Ryan at Cavan District Court.. He extinguished two licenses in Cork city to obtain the license and the village of Crossdoney will have a public house again after and absence of 96 years.
Thomas McGurk building contractor Ballyjamesduff commence excavation work for the erection of 20 houses at Fairview Cavan for Cavan UDC at a cost of £54,000.
Lt Percy Gilchreest a native of Kilnaleck is commissioned 2nd Lt officer FCA and Platoon commander of 8th Battalion Cavan town. He is a well known gaelic footballer with Crosserlough GFC.
Rumors abound that Pope Paul VI is contemplating retirement. Cardinal Conway on his return from the six day meeting of the Liturgical Committee in Rome said that there was no truth whatever in the rumor.
Frank O Keeffe foreman for the erection of the new ultra modern Scout Hall at Coleman Road is appealing to able tradesmen and craftsmen in the area to give a voluntary hand in the erection of this badly needed facility. There will be ten spacious rooms adjoining a large central recreation hall. Donations can be sent to Father Torlac O’ Reilly Saint Patrick’s College Mel Doherty Coleman Road or any member of the committee.
Death of the very well known highly popular and deeply respected Henry Gaffney a native of the town in Youghal county Cork at the age of 46. He served with the Army during the Emergency of 1939-1945 and was later transferred to Dublin. where he was attached to the Army School of Music. After 21 years service he retired to Youghal and is survived by his wife and large family.
Cavan Bridge Club bid farewell to one of their most distinguished founding members as they present Nell Arnold wife of the late Cyril Arnold MRCVSI with an inscribed silver tray to mark her retirement to live with her family in Dublin. Cavan Bridge N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Miss Fallon and Kay Henry.
Gaelic League Cavan in association with Loreto College Cavan host All Ireland concert and drama in the Town Hall with Virginia Dramatic Society staging a one act drama in Irish by Douglas Hyde entitled ‘An Posadh’. Loreto with their choir of over 78 voices join with Poor Clare Secondary and Cavan De La Salle to entertain a capacity attendance with business being conducted in Irish and English. Among the musicians giving enjoyable solo items was Paddy McEntee and Maura McNally Cullies cemetery . The compeer was Seamus De Faoite.
John Charles Lord Legaland Crossdoney achieves the best price at Cavan Livestock Mart with his beef cow fetching £100 and weighing in at 13 cwt 2 quarters and 14 lbs. Trade is just beginning to pick up again after the enforced closure and animal restrictions imposed due to the Foot and Mouth.
Tops of Breffni 1968 Winners of Urban Oldcastle runner up Kingscourt. Best show rural Tulsk Elphin County Roscommon. Best Male actor Dessie Maguire Abbey Cavan Best Male rural Father Johnny Cusack Bunnoe. Best female urban Una McGovern Saint Felim’s Cavan best female rural Maureen O Brien Kilnaleck. Outstanding performer Valerie McManus Derrylin. Best topical sketch Patsy Sherlock and B O Reilly Kingscourt. Best Compeer Peter Martin Carrickmacross. Best Sketch Oldcastle.
May 10th 1968 Loreto College win the first European School’s Day sponsored by the Department of Education in Dublin with their impressive post card collection. They will now represent Ireland in the European finals in Strasbourg later in the Summer. Pictured are Mary McDonagh Anne Sheridan Marie O Mahony Catherine O Reilly Rosemary Fox and Fiona. Smith.
Doctor Ton Farrelly Lisdarn is donating a trophy for open competition at County Cavan Golf Club for golfers 5-12 handicap over 18 holes stroke.
Cavan Lawn Tennis Club 1968 President Rev GCA Millar Vice President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Secretary and Treasurer George Fairbrother. Committee Sheila Cosgrove Mrs Owen Mrs Bulmer Hilda Fairbrother Cecil Tilson Dermot Burke P Mohan and Ken Ruddock. New members very welcome phone George at Cavan 47 or 225. The famous Cavan Open competition will take place from the 15th to 20th July 1968.
Death of Anna Elizabeth Smyth Aranmore House at the age of 87. She was a sister in law of the Venerable Archdeacon Shire and is survived by her sister. Rev George Millar BA Canon RE Trenier Cootehill and Rev John Anderson MA Royal School officiated at the well attended funeral service in Saint John’s Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery Dublin Road.
Seamus De Faoite representing Cavan at the three day Gaelic League Ard Fheis in Abbeyfeale swings the vote in favour of Cavan town staging this prestigious event celebrating Irish dance song and culture in May 1969.
Photographic Society Chairman Matt Connolly MPSI Vice Chairman Violet Cole Secretary Bob Henderson MPSI Assistant Secretary Donal Bradfield and Treasurer Kevin Kilduff.
May 17th 1968 Death of Father James Joseph Dolan Adm Cavan after a long illness at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Cavan.
Hubert Duffy playing off 5 and shooting 72 nett wins the first playing of the PA Farrelly Scratch Cup at County Cavan Golf Club. Jim Burke was runner up. John Lennon had the best nett score while P Reilly was runner up, The prizes were presented by Mrs Bridie Farrelly wife of Dr Tony Farrelly the sponsor for handicaps from 5-12. There were 53 entries from all over Ireland. Hubert Duffy is son of Paddy ’Birdie’ and Mrs Duffy Owen Roe Cavan is a member of Royal Dublin Golf Club and is an Architect in Dublin.
Death of John Gorman Acres Cavan at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Cavan. He is survived by his brother relatives and many friends. Funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Felim’s cemetery Ballinagh.
Cavan Garage’s beat a plucky Barmen side in the Harp Lager Inter Firms competition at Breffni Park 0-10 to 0-7. Garages powered by Gabriel Kelly Steve Duggan and Tom Lynch were much the better team and but for the outstanding display of Gerry McKiernan county minor in the Barmen goals would have scored a much more decisive victory. Scorers for the Garage’s Philip Murray 0-3 Steve Duggan 0-2 Oliver Conaty 0-2 Michael Cusack and Gerry Walsh 0-1 each. Barmen Eamonn Reilly 0-3 Donie Fay 0-2 Terry Smith and Jimmy Browne 0-1 each.
County Cavan Golf Club remains closed all day Thursday and all competitions are suspended as a mark of respect to the late Father James J Dolan whose death has been announced.
Death of the very popular Father James J Dolan after a long tedious illness at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Cavan. Native of Killynaff Templeport son of Thomas and Mary Anne Dolan nee Brady. Educated at Templeport National School Saint Patrick’ College Cavan and Salamanca where he was ordained priest on the 14th July 1935. Served in Leeds Yorkshire from 1935 until he was recalled to fill the post as Diocesan Examiner Diocese of Kilmore in 1942. He was appointed Curate in Arva in 1950. In 1956 he was appointed curate in Cavan town and in 1958 he was appointed by Bishop Austin Quinn Adm of the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan where he served until his untimely death on the 14th May 1968. All his life he was plagued by a bad chest and was educated for the priesthood in Spain. He was an outstanding footballer and played on the McRory team in Saint Pat’s and was a regular on the Templeport team .He was a great supporter of the Cavan team. He had a very direct manner which belied a very human decent man. He was from the outset determined to provide Cavan with a suitable recreation facilities and to this end bought the very impressive ‘Tower Hamlet’ from the McDonald family who had in turn purchased the property from Doctor Clarke. A hall to accommodate over 700 people was designed by Philip Cullivan and had the support of a hard working committee. There were severe calls on the Parish finances and schools including the new Poor Clare Convent School and Corlurgan which was burnt down had to be paid and completed as well as updating and refurbishing the other schools churches and amenities in the Parish. In the end the drive to develop Tower Hamlet lost ground and the site was later sold to Cavan Urban Council who in turn many years later sold it to the Board of Works for development as a Garda Barracks. Saint Augustine’s Hall was developed on the site of the old Presbytery but because of the layout had very limited use and success. Father Dolan was to the fore in fundraising during his 12 years in Cavan and was the instigator of the ‘Cavan At Home Week’ Annual sale of work and crafts on the first Saturday of December each year. He was President of Cavan Drama Festival and was a great enthusiastic supporter of the amateur drama movement. He later was in the forefront of organizing the Tops of Breffni. Man of great integrity and discipline he set high standards and expected those with whom he associated to reciprocate. There was over 200 clergy in the Cathedral where the Bishop Austin Quinn presided. The cortege was accompanied from Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn by thousands of parishioners with the Boy Scouts forming a guard of honour walking on both sides of the hearse. Hundreds more met the funeral at the Cathedral with the bell ringing out in salute to the dead Adm. Members of the Garda carried the coffin through a guard of honour made up of members of the Gardai lined up on the steps of the Cathedral. At the main door relatives of Father Dolan then carried the coffin into the Cathedral and Sanctuary where it was received by Bishop Austin Quinn and placed on a catafalque before the High Altar. Bishop Quinn then recited a decade of the rosary to conclude the removal ceremonies. Rev J Canon Donohoe PP Ballintemple was the chief celebrant of Office and Solemn High Mass at which Bishop Quinn presided. The deacon was Father John Maguire DI while the sub deacon was Father PJ McManus with Father PJ Gargan MC. Fathers ABC McGrath and Torlac O Reilly were the chanters with the Cathedral Choir singing the solemn church laments. Among the attendance were all the societies and organizations attacked to the Cathedral Red Cross Irish Nurses and religious. Among the distinguished guests were Rev John Anderson Headmaster MA Royal School Rev WJ Fletcher representing the Presbyterian community Olive Millar represented her husband GA Millar BA who was absent due to another engagement. The children of the Parish were there in their numbers having been granted two days off school Father Dolan became the first Adm in this century to be buried in the Cathedral ground adjacent to the Cathedral front door pm a beautiful sunny May day. He is survived by his brother Peter Ballyconnell sister in law Mary and nephew Joseph. Cavan Golf Club closes as a mark of respect while all businesses in the town ceased trading during the funeral and the Cavan V Fermanagh Ulster Minor League match was postponed as a mark of respect. Father PJ Gargan celebrated a children’s Mass for Father Dolan in the Cathedral on Thursday morning at which all schools in the Parish were in attendance.
Sodality of Our Lady meet with Sergeant Peter Coogan Chairman to discuss ways and means of providing suitable housing for the many itinerants in the area. A further meeting is planned in the near future.
Father S Gallagher a native of Donegal is on holiday with his relative Mrs Edward ‘Bates’ McEvoy in College Street. He is on the mission fields in Nigeria for the last 11 years.
Charlie McCaffrey Peter McCaffrey Paddy ‘Bap’ Graham Charlie Kavanagh and Peter McCaffrey catch 30 pike in two days weighing from 1 to 16 lbs. The heaviest fish was landed by Paddy Graham 20 Tullac Mongan.
Cavan Fair is back in business with excellent supply and good prices. Yearlings £40-45 three year olds £75-85 white head calves £20-26. Working horses £60-70 knackers £70-80 donkeys £15-25 and ponies £35-45. Cabbage plants fetched 6/- bundle or 10/- for 100.
“Conlon’s Antique furniture opening to day Friday 17th May 1968 at College Street ‘The Corner Shop’ opposite Smith’s Garage Phone 355. Prop Frank Conlon.
Scholarships to Saint Patrick’s College are won by Declan Murray ‘Ardkeen’ Keadue Cavan Seamus Bradley Townparks Ballyhaise and Hubert Cusack Saint Phelim’s Place.
Mrs E Collins Drumahurk Butlersbridge sells her 17 acre farm to TJ Donnolly Deggan Butlersbridge for £3,325 and her four acre holding at Derragarra to Jimmy Halliday for £750. TJ Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage while Eddie O Gorman Main Street was the auctioneer.
May 24th 1968 George Pratt well known Cavan Shamrock’s centre forward from Tonneymore is sentenced to five months in jail for driving a car at Main Street Killeshandra without insurance at Arva District Court. It was stated that George continually flouted purchasing insurance for his vehicle. Judge JJ Dolan sentenced George who was neither present or represented and was fined a further £25.. It is believed that Mr Pratt will appeal the sentence to the next sitting of the Court.
Paddy O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Council makes a presentation to JP Mansfield County Engineer in Cavan since 1949 who is retiring and moving with his family to live in Dublin. Jim is a native of Golden county Tipperary and leading member of Cavan Bridge Club and Cavan Golf Club. He was formerly Assistant County Engineer in Donegal and Offaly from 1930-1945 and came to Cavan in April 1949 as County Engineer. He graduated from UCD in 1924 with a BE BSc and HDip. Pictured are JP Mansfield retiring County Engineer Paddy O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Council A Flanagan BE Bailieboro and Dermot McCarthy County Manager.
John Smallhorne CIE Checker Coleman Road Cavan is awarded £1,828 and costs by the High Court in Dublin against Nora Hill NT Stragella arising out of an accident when the car in which his 21 year old son Patrick struck a bank and crashed causing death to Patrick in July 1966. The car was driven by Mrs Hill’s son Joseph Hill same address. The jury accessed damages at £828 with costs but Justice Butler added on £1,000 for mental distress caused by the shock of the death of their only child. He instructed that £968 be paid to John Smallhorne and £864 to his wife together with all costs incurred. TF O Higgins SC D Finlay SC and D Lynch instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor appeared for the Smallhornes while N Peart SC TB Hannon SC and RD Humphries instructed by George Maloney was for Mrs Nora Hill NT.
Over 1,500 children take part in the Cavan Liturgical Festival in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. The celebrant of the Solemn Liturgical High Mass was Bishop Austin Quinn with Fathers PJ McManus deacon John Maguire DI sub deacon and PJ Gargan MC. Lessons were read by Father Thomas Woods CC Castletara and Gerry Lovett Headmaster of the Technical School. Auditions were later held in the Poor Clare Convent at which Father Austin Eustace organist Dungannon was the examiner.
Cavan are beaten comprehensively by Mayo 1-10 to 1-7 in the Ground’s Tournament Final at Croke Park. Mayo over ran Cavan in the last quarter with some brilliant football in which Joe Corcoran was very prominent. Cavan led by 1-4 to 0-3 at half time and after that the Cavan supporters in the disappoint attendance of 8,000 had little to cheer about. John Joe O Reilly Phil Murray and Jimmy O Donnell were the only forwards to shine for Cavan midfield broke about even while the Cavan defence were generally sound. Cavan Paddy Lyons Gabriel Kelly Brendan Donohoe Tony Morris Brendan Murtagh Andy McCabe Peter Pritchard Tom Lynch Ray Carolan Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Philip Murray Garret O Reilly and Charlie Gallagher. Sub Enda McGowan for Tony Morris.
Cavan Gaels travel to Ballymachugh to take on the locals in the final of the Minor Divisional League.
Cavan Ladie’s Red Cross win the county Cavan Championship and will represent Cavan in the Area Finals. Pictured with the McCann Cup are team members Betty Breslin Una Healy Mairin Goldrick team leader Laura Breslin and Eleanor Fay.
Parents and friends invited to Saint Augustine’s Hall to witness Bishop Austin Quinn preside at the investiture of a record 35 boy scouts for the 2nd Cavan CBSI Troop.
May 31st 1968 Tommy Monaghan son of Eugene and May Monaghan Upper Main Street Cavan is ordained a priest by Archbishop Charles McQuaid of Dublin at Holy Cross College Clonliffe Dublin. Father Tommy well known Cavan Gael’s footballer will minister in the Arch Diocese of Dublin.
“Pedigree and Clonmel prams folders carrycots playpens and nursery furniture. Easy payments arranged . Smyth’s Radio Electrical Television 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88”
Death of the well known highly popular Annie McEntee at the age of 80 at the residence of her daughter Mrs Anna Conlon Killynebber House Cavan on May 29th 1968. She was a naïve of Lavey and was married to the famous Andy McEntee Sport’s Editor of the Anglo Celt for a record 68 years. They operated a pub named the Breifne Bar at 57 Main Street where they were also the leading Newsagency in Cavan delivering by hand the morning paper to hundreds of households in the town. Her husband Andy died in 1954 and two years later Annie decided to sell the premises and retire to live with her only daughter Anna Conlon at Killynebber House. During her time in business she was a legend quiet discreet manner she was decent charitable and very prayerful and respectful to all. She was extremely generous to the poor and destitute of the nearby Half Acre where people were literally starving in the days before the Welfare State. She is survived by her sons James Andy Cavan Hugh P Galway Kevin London and one daughter Anna Conlon Cavan. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of a living saint Mary Anny O Reilly 75 Church Street at the Convent Chapel at the age4 of 67 while attending the early morning Mass which was her habit before going on to the Cathedral for the eight o clock morning Mass. She was a member of the famous Ronaghan family who carried on a lucrative butcher’s shop opposite Bridge Street Corner and who kept their stock in nearby farms including Tierquin Park. Mary Ann later married John ‘Slither’ Reilly and they operated a very successful licensed trade at the corner of Bridge Street and Kelly’s Terrace now McGinnity’s . So successful was the business that they built up a huge property portfolio consisting of houses and land which was known as the ‘Reilly Estate’. After the death of her husband at a very early age she sold the pub to John Moore father of Father Jack Moore. Mary Ann was a most friendly decent character who loved to meet neighbours and old friends for protracted conversations carried on with great gusto enthusiasm and on every topic under the sun. She was a great woman to pray for the sick underprivileged and those in need both at home and abroad. She attended the two early Masses for many years and was a pivotal figure n the religious and social life of the town. She is survived by her two sons Paddy in Australia John Joe Cavan daughters Mollie and Sheila Crotty grandchildren sisters Sally O Rourke and Betty Greene both Cavan .There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery with Father PJ Gargan officiating.
Social and presentation being organized for recently ordained Father Tommy Monaghan in Saint Augustine’s Hall by Cavan CBSI of which the new priest has been a member of for the last fifteen years.
Sean McManus proprietor of the Central Café who are now serving continental dishes to order has just made a record breaking appearance in cabaret at the famous ‘Trocadero’ night club in Belfast.
Cavan Tidy Towns Chairman Eugene Lynch Secretary Dermot Burke Assistant Secretary Michael Wall Treasurer Michael Drysdale.
June 7th 1968 World is shocked by the brutal slaying of Senator Robert Kennedy as he contested the Democratic Primary in California. He was shot as he made his way out the back of a Los Angeles Hotel where he had just addressed a meeting of delegates. A 24 year old Jordanian Arab was later charged with the 42 year old Senators murder just five years after the assassination of his brother President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. There was a Cavan/ Galway connection in the story as Father Laurence Joy who administered the Last Rites of the Church to the dying Senator is brother of Cecilia Walsh a teacher in the local Technical School.
Over 100,000 attend the three day Fleadh Cheoil extravaganza in Clones in glorious weather conditions. Campers laid down their ten with or without permission on many of the surrounding hills overlooking the town while some overcome by tiredness and exhaustion just lay in doorways and there slept off the excesses of the day. Although there were several arrests the festival passed off without major incident with the worst injured or ill ferried to Monaghan and Cavan Surgical Hospital but nobody was detained overnight in Cavan. Over 50,000 attended on Saturday which was a glorious day of music song and high spirits. The Fleadh was officially opened by the President of Comalthas Ceolteoiri Eireann Leabras O Murchu . Local Committee Chairman Eamonn Fitzpatrick Publicity Officer Patrick O Kane Treasurer Frank Fitzpatrick from Belturbet county Cavan Accommodation Officers Patrick O Flaherty Brian Curran and Noel Green. Secretary Martin McCabe.
First anniversary sale at McIntyre Brothers in Abbey Street Phone 401. Fifty yards from Bus Depot and 60 yards from Bridge Street. Carpets we buy by the mile to sell by the yard. House furnishers floor covering specialists.
Death of Catherine Gough Cathedral Road at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was sister of James Gough late Publican Church Street and aunt of Hugh and Ita Gough Church Street. She spent many years in America before returning home buying a property on Cathedral Road
Month’s Mind Office and Requiem Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patr4ick and Felim for Joseph J Dolan Adm Cavan on Monday 10th June at 11:30 am.
Frank Brady is the Senior all round athletic champion at Saint Patrick’s College Sports in the College grounds. Winning the 440 yard and mile with Adge King winning the 880 yards Junior 220 yards S Brady Senior 100 yards P McGinley and Junior 100 yards Niall Murray. The all round junior champion was S Brady.
Kilmore Badminton team win the double of Cavan and Kells League Champions for 1968. The trophies were presented by Frank Cinnamond member of the Irish Badminton Association at a function in Crover House Hotel. Pictured are Mrs Wilson Mrs Morrow Mrs Turkington Mrs Gordon Captain Cecil Gilpin John Lyndsey Jim Lord Gerry Graham and Mrs Armstrong.
Father Jack Moore who is based in London returns home to Cavan to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of his ordination in the Poor Clare Convent Chapel where he celebrated Mass. There was a capacity attendance of friends and well wishers with Peter McGinnity serving the Mass. McGinnity’s bought the licensed premises in Kelly’s Terrace where Father Jack was born and reared in 1944 when John McGinnity returned from England with his new wife Josephine
Death of Cecil Tilson after a short illness borne with courage and fortitude. Cecil worked as a Law Clerk in Allen and Halpin during the day and at night he did the night shift in the family shop in Bridge Street which was owned for generations by his wife’s family the Quinlan’s. Cecil fought in the First World War and after returning from the bloody conflict Cecil set up the Ex Service Men’s Welfare Society in Cavan which included the erection of the famous Hut premises in Farnham Street which contained two world class billiard/snooker tables and was fully licensed. All applications for British Government funding were channeled through Cecil and he was meticulous in his representation and acquisition of the benefits and finance Over 400 young men and boys from Cavan town fought in World War 1 and after they returned home they were not forgotten by the British authorities despite a phony propaganda war by successive Irish Governments to discredit these real heroes of world order and democracy. Cecil was a gifted conversationalist being an authority on every subject under the sun. He was extremely popular and very decent and charitable. His annual holiday was always spent in Bundoran in July and Cecil made the best of the weather hail rain or snow. There was a capacity attendance at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church with all classes and creeds in attendance. Burial took place in the New cemetery. Cecil Tilson is survived by his wife Edith two sons and one daughter.
Meeting to form Tenant’s Association in the Ulst4er Arms Hotel.
Death of Elizabeth Marron at the residence of her brother Felix Gaffney Legaginny. She was widow of the late Patrick Marron Wesley Street. Funeral from Saint Michael’s Church Potahee to the adjoining cemetery.
Due to changes in the health structures the long established Jubilee Nurse in Cavan town is to be discontinued with the functions of the office now taken over by Cavan County Council. The Jubilee Nurse called to families in the home for the delivery and after care of babies. She also attended to people who were sick at home or convalescing after a period in Hospital. She worked from morning to night seven days a week. There were 80 associations in Ireland and the organization received no direct grants from the state but was funded by voluntary subscription mainly door to door collections and church gate collections. It was founded in London on the 50th Anniversary of Queen Victoria’s coronation in 1887. Meeting in Town Hall to wind up the affairs of the Jubilee Nurse in Cavan town next week.
George Best among the scorers as Manchester United become the first English team to win the European Cup at Wembley Stadium beating Benfica 4-1 in extra time. The game finished in high drama with Eusebio having the chance of the night to win the cup for Benfica but he shot tamely straight at Alex Stepney in the United goal to leave the full time score 1-1 with extra time then needed. Sensing the let off George Best who was strangely ineffective all evening burst on the scene from the kick off and dribbled the whole length of the pitch to waltz around the Benefic keeper and give United the lead once again. Charlton who was United’s man of the match scored from an impossible angle with 19 year old Brain Kidd scoring United’s fourth and final goal before Bill Foulkes Captain of Manchester United and another hero on the night climbed the steps to the Royal Box to claim England and United’s first European Cup to the delight of the 100,000 crowd and millions watching throughout the world Matt Busby their legendary Manager and with Foulkes and Bobby Charlton a survivor of the Munich Air Disaster of February 1958 joined in the unbridled joy and celebrations.
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The 1968 European Cup Final was the 13th European Cup Final and the culmination of the 1967–68 European Cup, a club football tournament for the champions of European leagues. The match was held at Wembley Stadium, London, on 29 May 1968, between Manchester United of England and Benfica of Portugal. United beat the Portuguese champions 4–1 after extra time.
The first half passed without incident, but, eight minutes into the second half, Bobby Charlton opened the scoring for Manchester United with a rare headed goal. However, the lead only lasted for 22 minutes before Jaime Graça scored for Benfica. The score remained at 1–1 until the end of normal time, forcing the match into extra time, but it might not have ended that way had Alex Stepney not made a crucial save when one-on-one with Eusébio.
The temperature was clearly playing a part in the players' fitness, and Benefica’s players were clearly flagging when George Best put United in the lead again three minutes into extra time. Picking up the ball 25 yards from goal after the Benfica players failed to deal with Stepney's long kick downfield, Best broke into the penalty area and dribbled round the goalkeeper and rolled the ball into an empty net. Brian Kidd, who was celebrating his 19th birthday, added United's third a minute later, before Charlton rounded off the scoring before 100 minutes had been played.
United were without their high scoring forward Denis Law, who was sidelined with a knee injury and watched the match on television while in hospital.[1]
United's win meant that they became the first English team to win the European Cup, just a year after Celtic had become the first British team to do so. The win also marked the culmination of Manchester United's ten years of rebuilding after the 1958 Munich air disaster, in which eight players had been killed and manager Matt Busby had been left fighting for his life. Captain Bobby Charlton and Bill Foulkes who had both survived the crash played in the game.
June 14th 1968 Onslow Bredin is pictured with the heaviest brown trout caught on Lough Sheelin this year. Onslow who is Chairman of Cavan Angler’s Club caught the 6 lbs 8 ½ oz fish on a spent gnat on a glorious sunny day on Sheelin where he was accompanied by his son HP.
Only 2.40 inches of rain fall in May 1968 as compared to 4.88 in May 1967.
Safety measures discussed at Swellan Lake prompted by the record crowds flocking to the Lake in glorious sunshine. Member of the Red Cross Water Safety Unit has made some startling recommendations including the removal of the famous diving board which was erected by local Technical School master Walter Little Lisdarn in June 1937. They also advise that lifebuoys should be installed in strategic positions signs warning on the depth of the lake at dangerous points near to the shore.
Cavan Vintner’s Association represented at Arthur Guinness outing to Galway. Pictured in the Great Southern Hotel Eyre Square are John McGinnity Chairman Cavan Vintner’s Association Michael Kennedy Guinness Group Sales Phil Gargan Treasurer and Louis Blessing President Ulster Association of Licensed Vintners.
Canon J J O Reilly PP Vicar General Diocese of Kilmore Bailieboro is the chief celebrant of the Month’s Mind Mass for the late Father Joseph J Dolan in the Cathedral. Fathers John Maguire DCI and PJ McManus Cavan were deacon and sub deacon while the MC was Father PJ Gargan Cavan . Father ABC McGrath and Father Torlac O Reilly were chanters while the sacred music was rendered by the Cathedral Choir in charge of Father ABC McGrath. Bishop Austin Quinn presided. The attendance was augmented by the attendance of all schools in the Parish who were on a half day holiday.
Death of the very popular well known farmer Patrick Reilly Rosculligan at the age of 84. He was extremely popular and well known in the area. Pre deceased by his wife some years ago he is survived by nephews and nieces as well as many friends and neighbours. Funeral to Cullies cemetery followed Requiem Mass in the Cathedral.
In the latest tragedy to befall the Kennedy family Senator Robert Kennedy brother of the slain United States President John Fitzgerald Kennedy is shot dead as he leaves a Los Angeles Hotel by the back door through the kitchens stopping to speak to Hotel workers a small Palestinian immigrant named Sirhan Sirhan approached the Senator and fired five shots all of which hit the Senator. Sirhan began to shout “I did it for my country”. Edward Kennedy was rushed to the nearby Good Samaritan Hospital where doctors strived in vain to save his life. The murder of Senator Robert Kennedy comes just two months after the murder of Martin Luther King in Memphis. Senator Kennedy was in the Ambassador Hotel to thank workers after he had been declared the winner of the Democratic Primary and almost certainly ensuring his nomination as the Democratic candidate in the forthcoming American Presidential election. All flags on public buildings in Ireland fly at half mast to honour the late lamented Senator Robert Kennedy who was shot dead in Los Angeles while campaigning for the Democratic nomination for President of the USA. Father ABC McGrath celebrated the Memoriam Mass in the Cathedral at 7:30 pm on Sunday evening. The Cathedral was packed to capacity for the occasion with places reserved for leading local public figures and members of the executive Cavan Courthouse.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the 8 am Mass on Corpus Christi in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with Father ABC celebrating the children’s 10 Mass and Father PJ McManus celebrating the Solemn High Mass at 11:30 pm with Fathers Benny and John Maguire deacon and sub deacon. Father PJ McManus celebrated the 7:30 pm evening Mass after which a procession took place confined to the Church grounds.
Sixteen clerical students on holiday from Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth are helping to build the new Scout Den at Coleman Road. The students are being fed by local families while they are staying at Saint Patrick’s College for the duration of their stay. A Social will be held for them in Saint Augustine’s Hall on Friday night during which a presentation will be made to recently ordained Father Tommy Monaghan who has been a member of the Cavan CBSI Troop for over 15 years. Tickets can be purchased at the Regal or Provider’s .
Tenant’s Association Chairman Henry Quinn Vice Chairman Tommy McKiernan Secretary Seamus Fay 11 Owen Roe Joint Treasurers May Keoghan and Eddie Maguire. Committee will consist of two people from each terrace to be elected at the next meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall.
Meeting to organize the Credit Union in Cavan is addressed by Jim O Crowley Field Officer Credit Union Ireland. Meeting shortly to try to organize a new Cavan Branch of the Credit Union.
Cavan Livestock Market getting over the devastating effect of the Foot and Mouth epidemic in their first year of trading are paying big prices for lots of cattle at their recently re opened Livestock Mart at Railway Road. Lot weighing 9 cwt owned by Abbott Scott fetched £70 each while bullocks belonging to James Smith Laragh made £8-10 .
As is usual the June Fair was the smallest of the year with farmers busily cutting grass and saving hay in the present good spell of weather. Cattle £35-45 two year old £70-85 springers 75-85. Working horses £80-100 donkeys 18-25 for seaside trade in England ponies £50-60. Small supply of bonhams only fetching £7-8. Cabbage plants 5/- per bundle or 8/- per 100.
June 21st 1968 Cavan rejoices as their Red Cross Ladie’s team win the All Ireland title at Rathra House Phoenix Park in Dublin. The magnificent Irish Red Cross Central Council trophy was presented to inspirational team leader Mairin Goldrick at a presentation ceremony in Arus an Uachtarainn by President Eamonn De Velera. Pictured are Una Healy Laura Breslin Tom Goldrick County Cavan Area Director Irish Red Cross Mairin Goldrick team leader with the Central Council Cup Betty Breslin and Eleanor Fay.
Philip Brady Legwee Bridge and Michael Quinn Ballinamore are ordained for the Diocese of Kilmore at a ceremony in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Both men were educated at Saint Patrick’s College where Father Brady captained the McRory Cup winning team of 1961. They studied for the priesthood at Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth.
Pictured is Vincent McCaul Licensed Vintner Bridge Street with a 9 ½ lb brown trout he caught at Lough Oughter while spinning for pike with a spoon bait. It took the fit bronzed Vincent nearly 20 minutes to land the fish.
Death of Elizabeth Stafford Gartbrattan widow of the late William at the age of 86 after a brief illness at home . There was a very large capacity attendance with all classes and creeds represented at the funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining cemetery.
In contrast to the feeble effort in Cavan huge crowd assemble in Ballinagh for the annual Corpus Christi procession in glorious sunshine through the streets of the town . All premises were decorated with religious pictures and Papal flags and bunting hung from each house. Father Michael Gilbride led the crowd in reciting the rosary and singing hymns while He officiated and imparted Benediction from the temporary altar in the Market Square.
New hurling club catering for Ballyhaise Butlersbridge and Redhills is formed. Chairman John Foley Ballyhaise Agricultural College Vice Chairman Benny Costello Redhills Treasurer Mickey O Reilly Butlersbridge Secretary Austin O Reilly Ballyhaise Reps to County Committee GAA John Foley Benny Costello and Francie O Reilly Butlersbridge.
Two future legends of Irish athletics compete at the County Leitrim Track and Field championships in sun kissed Sean O Heslin Park Ballinamore. Twelve year old Patricia Quinn won the Under 14 325 yards race the under 14 high jump under 16 220 yards. While Eddie Leddy the national School’s Intermediate and Senior champion wins the under 18 880 yards .
Farnham Cup at County Cavan Golf Club Seamus Munnelly beat Mrs Benny Hickey Jim Beirne beat Maura Maloney Eddie Shields beat Dermot Morgan and Bridie Farrelly beat Patrick Shiels. Michael Smith’s Prize Oakvale K Quigley 3 up. O Hanlon Cup Paddy Lyons beat Michael Keane PJ Quinn beat Seamus Munnelly Jack Brady beat Jim Burke Seamus Fox beat Tom McCusker Brendan Harding beat George Parkinson D Bradfield beat Brendan Jenkins and Aidan Conaty beat JP Mansfield.
Mullagh beaten finalist last year turn the tables on the champions Cavan Gaels winning the Minor League final in brilliant style at Breffni Park running out winners more decisively than the final score of 1-12 to 2-6 suggests. Trained by former Cavan All Ireland footballer Mullagh based Solicitor Pat Carolan Mullagh played a brand of football seldom seen at this venue and their display would do credit to any senior team in the county. Mullagh were most dominant in the first half leading at half time by 1-8 to Cavan Gael’s 1-2. Early in the game it was all Mullagh and they scored the first three points but the Gaels although never looking like winners rallied in the second half. F Tynan was easily the man of the match giving a brilliant display of marksmanship scoring seven points and dominating proceedings at centre field. Mullagh N Clarke A Connell P McCabe Paddy McNamee P Smith H Smith F Tynan C Roe M Dunne A Brady M Lynch F Smith and P Tobin. Cavan Gaels Paddy Blessing John McNamara Pat Geoghegan Tony Dunne Martin Fitzpatrick Thomas Sheridan John Galligan M Smith Noel Smith Haulie O Reilly Jimmy Brown Micheal Galligan and Philip Wray. Sub Maurice Brady forPat Geoghegan and Gerry Walsh for Maurice Brady.
Death of one of Cavan’s oldest citizens the very popular Patrick Browne Breffni Terrace at the age of 90 at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He was a veteran of the First World War 1914-1918 . Founder member of Cavan Coursing Club he assisted in the organization of the annual point to point races at Killymooney. He was known for rearing top class greyhounds and Browne’s of Cavan and greyhounds were synonymous. He had runners at the All Ireland coursing championships at Clonmel competing with distinction with the cream of Irish and British dogs. He was a well known popular figure at the greyhound meetings in Clones Navan and Longford where he bred many winners and had an eye for quality. He is survived by his brother Thomas nephews nieces friends and neighbours. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery . Father PJ Gargan officiated.
Barnes McCormack Repatriation Committee 1968. Chairman Willie Mimnagh Vice Chairman Richard Cassidy Secretary Michael Murray Treasurer Benny Little and Charlie Boylan.. General meeting in the Town Hall on June 24th 1968.
Gaelic League historical tour starts from the Library in Farnham Street then on to Saint Mary’s Abbey in Abbey Street then delegates will go by car to Clough Oughter Castle before heading for Kilmore Cathedral on the way home where they will view the famous West Door.. Proceedings in Irish but all are welcome.
PJ Quinn sells his residence on Farnham Road to Vincent O Connor MRCVSI Church Street for £3,875. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn was the auctioneer while Sean Kelly Solicitor had carriage of sale.
June 28th 1968 Sean McCormack ‘San Catherina’ Highfield Road and Walter Little are the star letters in this week’s ‘Free to All’ in the Anglo Celt. Both are on the subject of the Urban Council’s removal of the diving board after Maurice Jackson’s proposal on the basis of health and safety seconded by Tom O Connor was enacted by the officials of Cavan Urban District Council in double quick time. Walter Little woodwork teacher at Cavan Technical School gives the history of the diving board pointing out that it was erected by himself and a couple of enthusiastic swimmers in June 1937. Like all of Walter’s work it was built to last and had two levels of 6 foot and 14 foot. The diving board was a very safe sound structure which served a purposes in the social life of the town over the last twenty one years. Walter points out that it was in fact situated outside the Urban area and was his property. The Council had no right good bas or indifferent to touch the diving board and their shoddy work was an act of thuggery. He refutes the argument that lives were lost because of the location of the diving board saying in his time four lives were endangered two of whom he rescued himself and two more were lost when he failed to bring to the surface Tommy Drumm and he was not present when Sexton was lost but assisted in the recovery of the body. None of the deaths were lost because of the location of the diving board but were in fact saved by experienced swimmers being present because of the diving board facility at Swellan Lake. Sean McCormack who is the leader of the Navak Showband calls on the Council to ‘cop on’ as the diving board was the only amenity attraction in the area and particularly during this very warm spell of weather. Why weren’t the people consulted what is the panic what alternatives are they going to offer to those adversely affected by this hasty decision and over the top action? Sean calls on Cavan Urban Council to show their credentials by backing the present movement to locate a ‘State of the Art’ swimming pool in Cavan.
Sudden death of James Smith proprietor Breffni Motors Church Street after a brief illness. He was brother of Michael Smith Oakvale and was a native of Lavey. He was extremely popular quiet sincere good humored personality. He was a great follower of gaelic games and very seldom missed a big game in Breffni Park or Croke Park He is survived by his brothers Philip England Patrick New York Michael ‘Oakvale’ one sister Mary O Reilly Shercock and relatives. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery in Killygarry.
July 5th 1968 Cavan VEC appoint Eugene Lynch Cavan Technical School is appointed Headmaster Bawnboy Technical School while T Dalton Blackrock Dublin is the controversial choice to head up the Technical School in Bailieboro.
Mr and Mrs John J Johnston who emigrated to the USA in 1928 is on his first visit home with his wife a native of New York. Born at 5 Owen Roe Cavan . He has worked on the subway in New York for 39 years. His wife is a reporter and editor of the ‘Reporter’ the official organ of Baruch College New York. Before emigrating he worked in Louis McManus’s Bakery in Cavan and later took up an appointment on the domestic staff of Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth. On her first and only visit to see her son his mother Mrs Martin Owen Roe intended to stay three months but was delayed by over two years eventually coming back with a 50 ship convoy of US troops heading for D Day in Europe.
Catherine Cullivan Monica Cusack Iris Armstrong are 1st 2nd and 3rd in Cavan County Council entry exams. All are past pupils of Loreto Commercial Course. Loreto achieved 10 county council places 17 Dublin Corporation places and 15 places in the ESB. Justine Coogan was 2nd in Dublin Corporation exams while Catherine Cullivan was 5th of over 300 applicants for ESB places.
Peter Coogan (19) with 39 wins the Committee prize at County Cavan Golf Club 2nd Seamus Fox also off 19 with another 39 and Sean McSherry off 15 scored another 39 for third place. Forty five players participated in good dry warm conditions with the course in pristine condition an playing long.
John McGinnity draws non runner ‘Super Dooper’ in the Hospital Sweeps Derby. John was the seller of the ticket and the family are named as the owners of the winning ticket. This is the second winning ticket the very popular John has sold.
FT Day and Harry Cathcart win the Cavan Motor Club’s auto rally at Newcastle Oldcastle county Meath. The handicap section was won by J Reid and Tom McNally.
“Luxurious new bar now open at McGinnity’s. Best drink served all day. Phone Cavan 40.”
Geraldine Bartley from Butlersbridge takes over the well established ‘American Beauty Parlor’ Phone 172 beside Munster and Leinster Bank. The business was founded by Bridie Hoey later Mrs Tom Clarke Cathedral Road.
Joey Brady 8 Wolfe Tone Street in an excellent barbed letter to ‘Free for All’ adds his dissenting voice to the over enthusiastic destruction of the diving board in Swellan. He points out that the board was erected to the highest standard and generations of swimmers from the town enjoyed the amenity which was one of the few luxuries still existing in Cavan. “Five men appeared so quickly and so hastily to take the board down but had to call on a tractor and rope to try to budge it without success. Not satisfied with that the men then decided to resort to carpentry to cut the boards and leave the mess in a very untidy dangerous condition.” Joey wonders how the men got there so quickly as it usually takes months for any ot them to attend to repairs in Council houses. Who was the men from the Red Cross who told the Council that the diving board was dangerous.? I have spoken to many of the local Red Cross and none of them were aware of any danger and impending doom to their beloved diving board. Joe concludes by saying Cavan people have long memories and the perpetrators will be remembered when it comes to the next local elections”
July 12th 1968 Hospital Services Committee recommend Cavan as the centre for the proposed new General Hospital because of its central geographic location. The hospital will have just over 300 beds with the later addition of a Pediatric Unit.
The Diving Board in Swellan takes centre stage again at the Urban Council’s monthly meeting with both Maurice Jackson who proposed the demolition and Tom O Connor Labour unrepentant. Plunkett Walsh Safety Officer Irish Red Cross proposes replacing the old board with one in a new location. £500 is being spent to make the lake more accessible and signs to warn swimmers of dangerous areas in the lake. Lifebuoys will be provided in strategic areas. The Council will co operate with the Swimming Pool Committee in their quest to locate a state of the art swimming pool in Cavan.
Danny O Kelly and Bridie Eames win the President’s Surgeon Cullen’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. Low handicappers John Lennon and Muriel Doherty were runner up.
One sided Ulster semi final in Saint Tiernach’s Park as Cavan beat Monaghan 1-11 to 0-5 on a beautiful summer’s day to too easily qualify to meet Down in the decider at Casement Park Belfast on the last Sunday of July before an attendance of 8,000.Ray Carolan and Hughie Newman gave Cavan a decisive sway in midfield and Cavan should have won by a lot more. Cavan led by 0-8 to 0-2 at half time. Armagh were just too good for Cavan in the minor semi final 1-5 to 0-4 and will now play Derry in the Ulster Final in Belfast. Cavan Gael’s men on the team were Paddy Blessing John McNamara Tony Dunne Dominic Twoomey Micheal Galligan and Jimmy Browne.
De La Salle Cavan are hammered 5-10 to 0-8 in the final of the Roinn A League in Breffni Park. If had taken half their chances it would have been a drubbing of biblical proportions. They were quicker fitter and hungrier as the De La Salle men seemed to be unfit and unprepared for battle. Only Louis Blessing in the half back line Dominic Sheridan at centre field and Charlie O Donoghue and Hubert Smith in the forward line showed anything like their old form. De La Salle Aidan Elliott M Duffy John Costello E Murphy Louis Blessing Fergus Costello Adge King Dominic Sheridan Niall Murray P Maguire Charlie O Donoghue Noel Galligan Philip Finnegan Patrick O Keeffe and Hubert Smith.
Further tentative steps in the establishment of a Credit Union in Cavan with delegates now off to examine the structures in Cootehill and Clones Credit Unions before establishing a branch in Cavan.
Stone and rubble required for the erection of the Cavan Boy Scout’s Den. All offers to Stephen Kelly Manager Providers’ Phone 112. Extra skilled workers report to site to complete the laying of the main floor this week.
Guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Rickard 12 Highfield Road are Mr and Mrs John Darcy home from the USA after 35 years in exile. Mr Darcy is from Glangevlin while his wife is a native of Kildysart county Clare.
Small supply at July fair in Cavan with one year old cattle fetching £45-55 springers £70-85. Working horses £65-75 knackers £80-90 donkeys for seaside trade in England soaring to an unprecedented £20-30. Bundles of cabbage plants were selling for four to five shillings each.
Cumainn Seanchais Bhreifne annual outing takes in Cootehill and Clones starting at Bellamont Forest Cootehill where the delegates will be greeted and escorted around the historical places of interest by Major General E Dorman O Gowan personally. On then to Scotshouse where Father Dan Gallogly is the key speaker. Philip O Mordha will take over in historic Clones guiding the delegates around the Danish Fort the Round Tower High Cross and give a general outline of the battle of Clones where Owen Roe suffered his first defeat at the hands of the Stewarts. Members of Cavan Photographic Club will accompany the delegates and photographs and slides of the outing will be the centre of an exhibition later in the year.
Over 70 boys on the best ever annual fishing outing from the town sponsored by Cavan Anglers Club. Free transport on a fleet of Jackson’s luxury coaches ferried the boys to Rann where they were refreshed with tea sandwiches fruit and minerals all supplied by the Angler’s Club. Overall winner and Johnny Donohoe Cup Peter Burns with a pike of 1 lb 11 ozs. Nine to ten years 1st Adrian Ronan 2nd Brian O Reilly. 11-12 years M Nea 2nd John Scott and 3rd Michael Smyth PA. 13-14 B Sheridan 2nd W Patterson and 3rd Ray O Connor.
July 19th 1968 Death of James Cassells Knockanork Lavey long time Fine Gael member and Chairman of Cavan County Council suddenly at home...He is survived by his daughter sisters relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Dympna’s Upper Lavey to the adjoining cemetery.
Annual party for the blind of County Cavan sponsored by Cavan branch of the NCBI attracts a capacity crowd to the grounds of Loreto College where the guest were entertained by local artistes on a glorious sunny day.
Michael McEntee a lorry driver with Cavan County Council and newly elected Secretary of the recently formed Tenant’s Association in ‘Free to All’ outlines the aims and aspirations of the Society. 1 Develop cultural and social means at our disposal for the betterment of members.2 Represent tenants at all administration levels of local and central government. 3 Seek the co operation of NATO in discussions on rent schemes. The Society is non political or sectarian .
Castletara win the Rural School’s League at Breffni Park.
Mountnuggent are the big shock of the first round of the Cavan senior championship defeating 1967 finalists Cavan Gaels 2-8 to 1-10 at Cornafean after the Gaels led by 1-4 to 0-3 at half time. Tom Lynch at centre half for Mountnuggent was man of the match while Norbert Smith J Brady C Reilly O Comiskey and Declan Coyle were the others to impress for Mountnuggent. Cavan Gaels stars were Oliver Galligan Frank Clancy in defence Dominic Twoomey at midfield Philip Murray and Micheal Galligan in attack.
Monaghan trounce Cavan 6-10 to 3-5 in the Ulster Under 21 semi final at Breffni Park.
De La Salle hammer Cootehill 8-1 to 3-00 to win the School’s League Hurling title in Cootehill. Pictured is captain Charlie O Donoghue receiving the trophy from Phil Smith Chairman School’s League. John Cullen in goal was immense with great cover from Joe Mullaly Dominic Sheridan John Costello and Dessie Donohoe. Pat O Keefe Noel Galligan and Donal Smith were the scorers in chief in the De La Salle attack.
Veronica Fitzpatrick daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Fitzpatrick Knockatee Ballyhaise is appointed to the staff of the Hibernian Bank College Green Dublin. She is a former pupil of Saint Clare’s secondary and commercial colleges.
Tentative steps but after examining the workings of the Clones and Cootehill Credit Unions it is announced that a Credit Union will be established in Cavan town shortly. In the meantime pass books to save with the proposed organization are now available from Saint Augustine’s Hall each Tuesday night under the supervision of the working study group.
National Blood Transfusion Unit visit Cavan and award silver pelicans to Michael Coyle 14 Saint Phelim’s Place Gerard Clail 25 Saint Patrick’s Swellan Brother Augustine De La Salle James Brady Smith’s Garage Tommy Goldrick Kilmore Kathleen Smith Lisdarn Aine Sullivan 33 Church Street Eugene O Neill 7 Lakeview.
Death of Andy Smith Pullamore after a long illness at the age of 59. Journeyed to America early in the year but health deteriorated in recent months. He was the proprietor of a road merchandise company mainly working for Guinness Group Sales delivering kegs of draught beer to every pub in the area. He was known far and near and took a leading part in greyhound racing and coursing in the area. He was the owner of some excellent greyhounds who won in Clones Longford Mullingar and Navan tracks. Great follower of the Cavan team he seldom missed a game in Breffni Park and in recent years took a vey keen interest in the welfare of Killygarry GFC. Andy Smith is survived by his two brothers Jack and Michael two sisters Mary Rhatigan New York and Lena Jordan. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Sudden death of Paul Conaty Killgarry on Monday at the age of 50 shocks the town and country. Native of Cavan town Paul came from a avid footballing family playing with Cavan Slashers. He was brother of Paddy Conaty winner of two All Ireland minor medals in 1937 and again when he captained the team in 1938 against Kerry. Paul was a member of the Cavan Slashers panel that beat Cornafean in 1941 with the Slashers again captained by his brother Paddy who was by now a regular member of the Cavan senior team . The family ran a public house and grocery in Bridge Street on the corner of Abbey Street. Paul was a most progressive farmer adding to his stock and holding at every opportunity. He was always available to help or advice a neighbour and was known for his generosity and pleasant helpful nature. He is survived by his wife three sons Jack Peadar and Enda four daughters Noreen Pauline Marie and Eileen brother and sister. Saint Brigid’s Church in Killygarry was packed to capacity for the removal and funeral with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Sympathy is extended to Brian Wall MRCVSI Farnham Road on the death of his mother Mary widow of Patrick Wall well known publican in Ballinagh at the residence of her son in law T Smyth Garymore. She is survived by three sons Brian Cavan Paddy Newry and Tom Dublin one daughter Nancy Smith Garymore and one sister Mrs K McCormack Ballinagh . Father J Canon Donohoe PP Bruskey officiated at the very large and representative funeral from Saint Phelim’s Church Ballinagh to the adjoining cemetery.
July 26th 1968 New long awaited swimming pool for Cavan is incorporated into the plans for new Technical School at Tullymongan Cavan. The pool will cost in the region of £16,000 and there will be a state grant of £10,000. Cavan Urban Cavan VEC Cavan County Council and the various schools who will be using this super pool will come up with the balance with no direct public funding required.
Joseph Hill 23 year old farmer’s son is killed while driving from the Ramor Ballroom Virginia at Knocknagilla on main Cavan to Dublin road. Detained in hospital with serious injuries are Pauline Cullen aged 20 Swanlinbar clerk typist with Cavan County Council and Josephine Sheridan aged 27 ESB Receptionist. Michael Breslin garage proprietor aged 45 from Kells is also detained at the Hospital while his three passengers s wife Eileen sister Kitty McGovern and husband Hugh home on holiday from Glasgow were released after treatment. On enquiry at the Hospital it was stated that Pauline Cullen was comfortable and out of danger while Joe Sheridan was still on the danger list. Joe Hill was only son of Joseph farmer and Nora NT Stragella. There was a huge crowd at Cavan Surgical Hospital to accompany the cortege to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim where Cavan Motor Club of which Joe was a founding member formed a guard of honour. He is survived by his parents sisters relatives and many friends over a wide area.
Norman Cinnamond wins the Guinness open dry fly competition on Lough Ennell county Westmeath.
In an encyclical entitled ‘Humanae Vitae’ Pope Paul VI declares that any form of artificial birth control is against the Divine Will. The announcement is criticized and disputed by among others the American Archbishop Thomas Roberts.
Cavan Open Tennis Tournament men’s singles final is won by Paul McElhenny Dublin and the Ladie’s singles was won by Jean Russell Lanesboro Sligo. Jean Russell and Paul McElhenny also won the Mixed Doubles.
Presentation to Mr and Mrs Oliver Young on the occasion of his opening new drapery shop previously run by his late uncle John Young opposite the Surgical Hospital. Over 200 guest from Ballyhaise crowded into the Ulster Arms and a modern dinging room suite was presented to Oliver and Mrs Young by Rev Nicholas J Comey PP on behalf of his many friends in Ballyhaise on Friday night last.
German students on education trip to Cavan staying with parents of Cavan students for the next two weeks.
Death of Katie Galligan Glasdrummond Poles relict of Andrew Galligan. She is survived by her sons daughters relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
County Cavan Golf Club O Hanlon Cup Final Peter Coogan beat Brendan Harding. In the Farnham Cup Final Jim Beirne beat Bridie Farrelly 2 and 1. Mart McCarthy won the Kathleen Sullivan prize.
Fourth Anniversary notice for Bobby Simpson saint Patrick’s Swellan Cavan former Bus Inspector CIE who died on 22nd July 1964. Sadly missed by his wife Lily and family.
Longford beat Laois 3-9 to 1-4 to win their first ever Leinster Senior Championship Final before an attendance of 30,000 at Croke Park Dublin. Longford led by 0-7 to 1-1 at half time. Larry Gillen former Cavan Gael’s star was brilliant at full back for Longford. The team was trained by Mick Higgins Cavan and they will now play Kerry in the All Ireland semi final. John Dowling of Offaly was the referee.
The newly formed Breffni Boy’s Band will be the official band at this year’s Ulster Final . They will parade the teams and play selections before and at half time of the senior match. They will leave Cavan early on Sunday morning and will take up a collection in Belfast for the new equipment and uniforms. Eamonn Gaffney is his preview expects Cavan to triumph with centre field the decisive area for both sides. Admission is 6/- stand 4/- extra. Tickets 10/- are available for the stand from TP O Reilly Ballyconnell and Breffni Park.
Eddie Brady Ballinamore wins the Junior Mile at the Clonliffe Sport’s at the Morton Stadium. Eddie ran the classic distance in a time of 4:7:04 with B Cribben Phoenix Harriers 2nd and Frank Brady now running in the Clonliffe colours 3rd in 4:22:05
Richard J O Riordan son of Tim Plumber and Margie O Riordan College Street is home on holiday form USA where he is presently in the USA Army. He served in Vietnam and in combat he was seriously injured in the arm defending his platoon from the Vietcong. He later received the coved Purple Heart Medal for bravery beyond the call of duty.
Home on holiday and heading for Casement Park Belfast next Sunday is Terry Duignan former Cavan senior football star of the early 1950. Terry is spending a holiday at his home 6 Saint Patrick’s Terrace. He is trainer of the Monaghan and Cavan teams in New York.
Film crews from RTE are presently recording ‘Bring Down the Lamp’ in the Farnham Arms Hotel. The show will be transmitted at a later date.
National Council for the Blind take up their door to door collection in Cavan town. Church gate collections will be taken up in the outlying areas.
August 2nd 1968 Patrick McKiernan takes his degree of MO at UCD. Paddy was educated at Belturbet National School and Saint Patrick’s College is son of Dr and Mrs McKiernan Belturbet and is presently home physician in Saint Vincent’s Hospital.
With a great fanfare Timmy Murphy opens his new garage at Moynehall. Maurice Jackson is the first to fill up his car at Timmy’s modern forecourt where a draw was held for a variety of valuable prizes. 1st Peter McCaffrey College View Cavan 2nd Kevin Dolan Wolfe Tone Street 3rd Hugh McDermott ‘Lucky Coady’ Stradone 4th Jimmy Cullen Saint Anne’s Cathedral Road 5th Paddy Smith Wolfe Tone Street 6th Pat McKiernan Abbey Bar 7th Frank McConnell ‘Arch Court’ 8th Bridie Eames Ballinagh Road 8th Paddy McCormack 376 Harold’s Cross Road Dublin 6 9th Mickey Rooney Arch Court 10th Martin Crowe Kilnavara 11th Sandra Foster Moynehall 12th Brian Tansey BE Ballinagh Road
Cavan Shamrock’s have facile win over Ashfield to qualify for the Drifter’s Cup Final at Rathluden Cootehill. Ashfield held the impressive town team to a goal deficit at half time but in the second half the Shamrock’s showed the class that has brought so many honours in recent times. The Shamrock’s opened their account coming up to half time when Gerry Egan slotted home a penalty. Eamonn O Riordan PJ Maguire and Pat Timmoney scored well worked goals in the second half with Jim Sheridan Richard Graham and Paddy Sheridan outstanding in defence.
Down cruise to yet another Ulster crown easily defeating a very disappointing Cavan team 0-16 to 1-8 before an attendance of 35,000 at bright but showery Casement Park Belfast.. Charlie Gallagher scored Cavan’s scrambled goal with the last kick of the match. Down were much better than their winning margin suggest and will be a big test for Galway in the semi final. The game was settled when it was announced before the start that Cavan star Ray Carolan was unfit to play. Down flooded the midfield area sometimes having six players there and owned the ball for long spells as they mounted attack after attack. Cavan did quite well with their meager share of procession but the big Cross man was the difference and Down for the first time in many years were totally dominant at midfield. Down led by 0-7 to 0-5 at half time. Immediately after the restart Cavan had points from Charlie Gallagher and Micheal Greenan to level the match but Down went up another gear and totally dominated the game from there to the finish allowing Cavan jus one point and a scrambled goal with Danny Kelly in the Down goal injured after he collided with a post in his vain effort to save the goal scored by Charlie Gallagher with the last kick of the encounter. Cavan Paddy Lyons Gabriel Kelly Brendan Donohoe Peter Pritchard Brendan Murtagh Tm Lynch Andy McCabe Fergus McCauley Hughie Newman Micheal Greenan John Joe O Reilly Philip Murray Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher and Steve Duggan. Subs Tony Morris for John Joe O Reilly and Enda McGowan for Brendan Donohoe. Armagh who beat Cavan in the semi final easily accounted for Derry 4-8 to 1-7 in the Minor final leading by 1-3 to 1-2 at half time but Armagh goals in the 9th 14th and 15th minute settled the encounter in favour of the Orchard county.
Death of Mollie Cullivan at her residence 42 Annesley Avenue North Strand and formerly of 27 College Street Cavan on July 27th 1968. She was a member of the well known highly respected McCoy family Cavan and Dublin . Funeral from Saint Augustine’s William Street Dublin to Ballgriffin cemetery.
Death of Catherine Johnston ‘Rock House’ Drumliffe Redhills at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Formerly a member of the well known highly respected Williams family. She is survived by her husband George sons Brain former Town Clerk Cavan Aidan and one daughter Ann. There was a capacity attendance at Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise with burial later in Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
Last thatched house in Cavan town at Thomas Clarke’s Swellan gets a new that from master Thatcher Phil Smith Derrawinna . Formerly known as the ‘Old Malt House’ Clarke’s are extensive farmers and supply milk to many households in Cavan town.
Twenty one Belgian students are working on the new Scout Den from early morning to late at night in beautiful sunny warm weather making spectacular progress. They are being fed by local families and staying in Saint Patrick’s College. They will be in Cavan for one busy week and have just completed a similar project in Doonbeg county Clare. They will be guests of honour at a social in Saint Augustine’s Hall on Friday night.
Because of the clash with the Ulster Final in Belfast the number of pilgrims who made their way in sunny summer conditions to the Reek on Croagh Patrick is well down on previous years.
Richard Black Peace Commissioner Farnham Road is appointed a Commissioner for Oaths by the Minister for Justice Micheal O Morain.
August 9th 1968 Smyth and Company Balbriggan interview girls to fill the thirty vacancies at their new factor in the Swellan field. A 5,000 square foot pre fabricated will be erected by September 22nd 1968. The factory is expected to employ 50 girls by Christmas and up to 200 in full production.. Dermot McCarthy County Manager and Brian O Grady County Development Officer are the recipients of many compliments at the monthly Cavan Urban District Council meeting. It was stated that Smyth’s of Balbriggan were over 200 years in business and had a world wide reputation for quality and satisfaction dealing in quality garments. The Council unanimously decided to sell the site of 9 acres 3 roods and 10 perches for £1,000. Smyth’s General Manager is presently in Continental Europe buying machinery for their new enterprise in Cavan.
Patrick Keaveney and Mrs Lily Reilly both retiring from their teaching positions in Coolboyogue School are made a presentation on behalf of the pupils and parents by Father PJ Gargan Adm Cavan. Master Keaveney was Principal for 18 years having taught for over 30 years in Kilnalack NS and for some time he taught in the old Cavan NS with the Reilly family while Lily Reilly is over 45 years teaching in Coolboyogue.
Cecil Lindsay Richardson Avenue Bronx New York takes his BA in Accounting in Iona College New York. He is son of Mr and Mrs Robert Lindsay Clonogonnell and attended the Royal School from 1957-1962. He is presently working with Arthur Anderson and Company New York. He emigrated in 1963 and is married to the former Sandra Acheson Rockfield Crosserlough.
First profession of vows at Holy Rosary Convent Killeshandra pictured are Sister M Caritas Vaughan College Road Cork Sister Mary Duignan Boyle county Roscommon Sister M Fergal Claffey Portlaoise and Sister Mary Chanel McEvoy Carrickmacross county Monaghan.
Longford rally just fails as they are edged out 2-13 to 2-11 in the All Ireland semi final at Croke Park Dublin before an attendance of 40,000. Longford trailed Kerry 2-7 to 0-6 at half time. At one stage in the second half they were nine points behind but rallied to nearly catch the Kingdom at the end of a thrilling second half.
Eight day tour of Ireland passes through Cavan in glorious summer sunshine on its way to Birr county Offaly. Peter Doyle led the leading group through the packed streets of Cavan four minutes ahead of the main pack.
Oliver Donohoe from Ballyconnell is conferred with his BSocSc degree at UCD. He is youngest son of Francis and the late Delia Donohoe Ballyconnell and is presently employed in RTE. He is holder of the Dale Carnegie award for public speaking and public relations.
August 16th 1968 Three hundred and twenty years of memories are recalled in the front page photo showing one of Cavan’s foremost families from Munelta Stradone whose total age amounts to 320 years. Pictured are John 87 Munelta Stradone James Bridge Street and Andy Killynebber 84 year old twins and Pat the youngest of the family at 82. Pat was home on holidays from London and the brothers gathered to toast their collective health.
Frank Brady well known international athlete Thomas Gaffney Jimmy McCormack Philip J O Reilly John Phair Dominic Twoomey Augustine Seagrave and Philip Sexton receive University scholarships on the strength of the results of their Leaving Certificate exam at Saint Patrick’s College. Rossa Kenny and Denis McDwyer are others to score impressive marks.
Eamonn Gaffney tips Galway to continue their dominance over Down in next Sunday’s All Ireland semi final at Croke Park. Down first met Galway in 1959 at the same stage and have failed to beat the Westerners in two further semi finals in the 1960s. Mattie McDonagh is bidding to add a further All Ireland medal to his present tally of 4.
Frank Brady is highly impressive finishing 3rd in the Catholic Student’s 1,500 metres in Lisbon.
Phil Murray captain of the successful Garages team is presented with the Harp Lager Cup at a function in the Ulster Arms Hotel. Pictured are Leo Dowling Treasurer Cavan Barmen Phil Murray Michael Kennedy Guinness Group Sales Thomas Longworth Guinness and Seamus Fay Chairman of Cavan Barmen’s Association.
Castlerahan beat Mullahoran in the semi final of the senior championship 3-4 to 2-3 at Breffni Park and now play Crosserlough or Mountnuggent who contest the second semi final after Mountnuggent who knocked out Cavan Gael’s took the scalp of Bailieborough 3-4 to 2-3 in the quarter final at Breffni Park.
Cavan Shamrock’s captained by the ever dependable Frank Lyons win the Owen McCabe for the first time at Villa Park in Clones when they beat a formidable Carrickmacross 5-2 in the well attended final on a beautiful sun kissed night last Friday. Johnny Lynch and Jim Sheridan were the foundation of this great Cavan win and after a shaky start Paddy McNamara showed how brilliant he can be. Carrick rocked Cavan wit their early aggression and deservedly took an early lead. Noel Smith after great work by Pat Timmons and Eamonn O Riordan shot a great goal for the Shamrock’s on just 15 minutes to equalize. Then a rare slip up in the Cavan defence let Carrick in for a soft goal which shocked the Shamrock’s into action and they played brilliantly from there to halftime scoring through Eamonn O Riordan after great work by Pat Timmons and Noel Smith crossed into the box where in rushing centre forward PJ Maguire lifted his foot to let the ball run on to O Riordan who almost tore the nets from the rigging to prolonged applause from the spectators. The half time whistle was sounded on the kick off and the teams were locked at 2-2. Early in the second half came the moment that decided the game when Eamonn O Riordan beat the off side trap to score his second goal and put Shamrock’s into the lead for the first time. Many of the Carrick fans at this stage headed for referee Clarke from Lisnaskea howling that O Riordan ‘was a mile offside ‘ but after prolonged discussion with the linesmen the referee allowed the goal and Shamrock’s were on their way to creating history. Carrick had no answer to the fleet footed well tutored Cavan team who reveled on the billiard like surface that was Villa Park and when O Riordan completed his hat trick on 77 minutes the referee had no option but to dismiss one of the Carrick defenders for persistent foul play. The Shamrock’s played possession football using the wide dimensions of Villa Park which was verdant green of billiard table texture in the late summer evening and when Shamrock’s were awarded a late penalty which Gerry Egan converted the cup was won for Cavan for the first time 5-2 with Carrickmacross very unhappy with the manner in which the game was refereed and controlled by Mr Clarke and his officials from Lisnaskea. Joe Black Solicitor Clones President of Clones AFC presented the magnificent Owen McCabe Cup to Frank Lyons captain of Cavan Shamrock’s with 12 of the panel receiving statuettes while the gallant Carrickmacross were presented with their losers medals to the applause of all present. Paddy McNamara after a very shaky start performed well and made several miraculous saves to keep the Shamrock’s in the game when it was flowing against them in the first half. Captain Frank Lyons had his usual steady game for the Shamrock’s while Johnny Lynch Jim Sheridan Rick Graham and Paddy Sheridan relished the battle the harder it go the more they excelled. Gerry Egan was brilliant in his attacking wing half role and took the penalty like a veteran giving the Carrick goalkeeper no chance. PJ Maguire at centre forward was a revelation and his deft touches and ball skills were soundly applauded by the large crowd and he had a hand in all of the Shamrock’ s goals laying off the ball to better placed colleagues. Pat Timmoney with his fast jinking runs was the maker of nearly all of the Shamrock’s opportunities which Noel Smith and three goal hero Eamonn O Riordan converted when ever the opportunity arose. The team was managed by Jimmy ‘Busby’ Egan who was loud in his exhortations to his players throughout and was the first to congratulate them on a ground breaking victory witnessed by a record crowd of Cavan fans who travelled by luxury coaches to the game and celebrated in Clones long into the night.
Death of Annie Leonard in Belfast. She was a member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected families with her family being in business for generations in Main Street and Bridge Street in the drapery business. The best known of the family was famous Cavan and Cavan Slashers hero Packy who died at a young age and was known for his outstanding skills as a sportsman at football handball billiards/snooker and golf, Annie was known for her great faith charity and gentle kind disposition with a great sense of wit and good humour. The funeral took place from the Holy Family Belfast to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Patrick O Reilly late of College Street at the age of 73 in New York. Before emigrating he was a Porter in the Hibernian Bank in Cavan and later was an Inspector on the Railways in Brooklyn New York. He is survived by his brother Peter in New York three sisters Margaret and Mary Cavan and Elizabeth in Derby.
Father Desmond O Dowd celebrates the 8 am Mass on the Feast of the Ascension in Cavan Cathedral and later celebrated the 10 am children’s Mass. Father PJ Gargan Adm who succeeds Father Joseph Dolan celebrated the 11:30 am Mass.
August 23rd 1968 Teddy Carroll MRCVSI son of the late Tom and Mrs Carroll MRCVSI Main Street is home and back in Cavan for the first time in 19 years. He left Ireland in 1949 and spent three years in Canada before joining the US Department of Agriculture. His wife is the former Nancy Brady from Ballyjamesduff and they have four daughters and three sons. He is brother of Donal Carroll well known Irish Independent Sport’s Editor.
19,020 people visit Saint Patrick’s Purgatory in Lough Derg during the 1968 season including many young people and students. Pilgrims came from several European countries including France Belgium and Italy and from the USA including Bishop Manning from California. There were several pilgrims from South America and Africa.
Desmond Sheridan Drumullig Butlersbridge is knocked down and killed by a North of Ireland driver near his home at Drumullig Butlersbridge on the main Cavan to Belturbet Road.. The very popular 23 year old Law Clerk who worked in George V Maloney’s in Main Street was dead on admission to Cavan Surgical Hospital. Dessie was an outstanding footballer with Butlersbridge Saint Aidan’s who formed a guard of honour at the removal and later carried the coffin from the outskirts of the village to the Church. Father PJ McManus officiated at the biggest funeral seen in Butlersbridge for many years and again his colleagues carried the coffin the long journey from the Church to Saint Aidan’s cemetery. Dessie was one of nature’s gentlemen and was a most attractive decent good humored interesting handsome six foot plus man. He is survived by his mother Josephine brother Val in Dublin and Barry Drumullig sisters Mrs J McElgunn Belturbet Mrs Morrissey Mohill and Eileen USA. The game between Killeshandra and Butlersbridge fixed for the Bridge was postponed as a mark of respect. Conor McCorry builder and farmer Enniskillen was at Cavan Court before Justice Sam Shaw charged with driving a car dangerously at Drumullig causing the death of Dessie Sheridan aged 24 Law Clerk.
First pub in Crossdoney the Shantully Inn is opened by local creamery manager John J Sheridan. The restoration cost over £3,000. The head barman is Teddy O Kane Clones who has five years experience of the business at the ‘Roadhouse’ Dundalk. The shop was purchased in 1966 and run as a grocery by John J’s wife Mrs Sheridan. John extinguished two bar licenses in Cork city to obtain the license for ‘The Shantully Inn’
Down beat Galway in thrilling All Ireland semi final 2-10 to 2-8 at Croke Park and will play Kerry in the All Ireland final in September. Down dominated the early exchanges with the star studded Galway men not showing a lot of appetite for the battle and Down led at the interval 1-5 to 0-3. Galway with the aid of two quick goals dominated the early stages of the second half and drew level. The game was poised to end in a draw until Down showed their superior fitness shooting two late points to earn their place in the final.
Glorious day for the first old folks outing to Bettystown organized by the local branch of the Red Cross. Pictured are Betty Breslin Teresa Kitson Lily Simpson Rose Finlay and Des Maguire before departing in a luxury coach supplied free of charge by Maurice Jackson.
Fifty applicants for thirty jobs at the new Cavan Textile factory in the Lake Field in Swellan. Mr Forsyth General Manager who interviewed the applicants said that they were of a very high standard. The factory will open for training on September 23rd 1968.
Junior members of Cavan Presidia of the Legion of Mary raise £64 Biafra after they witnessed the scenes of starvation and hunger endured by these poor people on television.
Sean Walsh from Wolfe Tone Street the outstanding well known long distance swimmer will take part in the two way swim of Lake Windermere which is the highest and coldest lake in England. In his build up to this invitational event he will attempt to swim Lake Coniston.
August 30th 1968 Finian O Callaghan Wood Work teacher and Principal of Kilnaleck Vocational School publishes his outstanding book ‘Woodwork and Woodwork Drawing’ which is a must for students and teachers of woodwork both here in Ireland and abroad.
Crosserlough overcome Mountnuggent 1-12 to 2-5 to qualify for the County senior final. The teams were locked at 1-5 each at the interval. They will play Castlerahan who include among their all star galaxy John Nallen former Mayo Galway Meath and Cavan star John O Dwyer.
Sympathy is extended to Louis Blessing Main Street on the death of his brother Leo well known Cootehill businessman and a founder member of Monaghan Bacon Company at the age of 63. He was a leading member and official of Cootehill Celtic GFC and organizer of the Fleadh Cheoil. Very well known and popular throughout a wide area the family were note gaelic footballers with brother Louis winning two All Ireland medals in 1933 and 1935. He is survived by his wife Bridie son Kevin London Joseph Cootehill. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Michael’s Church Cootehill where the chief celebrant was Father James J O Reilly PP Dean of Kilmore with burial later in Middle Chapel cemetery.
Breffni Motors formerly the property of the late James Smith is sold in trust to TJ Fitzpatrick Solicitor for £6,500. The auctioneer was Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn Auctioneers 89 Main Street who later revealed that the purchasers were Paddy and Patricia Barry who were setting up a Singer Sewing Machine Centre and would continue with the petrol pumps at least for the moment.
Fiona Smith with 66 wins Annette Murphy’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club while Muriel Doherty wins the Perpetual Cup with Kathleen Brady second. The Cavan Ladie’s team to play Monaghan in Clones in the final of the Inter Club competition is Margaret English Muriel Doherty Joan O Hanlon Eileen Maloney Joan Hickey and Maureen McDonald. All are asked to be on the first tee in Clones on Monday 2nd September at 3 pm.
September 6th 1968 Anna Smith 2 Abbey Street and Eileen Gilroy Shannow Ballinagh are again prize winners this time following their final exams for State Registered Nurses at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey England.
Ulster and Cavan football star emigrates to England having won three Ulster Senior medals in 1962 1964 and 1967 he also won a senior championship medal with Bailieborough in 1964. He won a Railway Cup medal with Ulster on Saint Patrick’s Day 1968.
Jimmy Egan Coach to Cavan Shamrocks in revealing his panel shocks the local soccer public by stating that the two stars of the recent Owen McCabe Cup win in Clones are not available to line out with the Shamrocks in their final battle against old rival Carrickmacross at Rathluden Park Cootehill in the Drifters Cup Final which carries a cup and twelve pairs of the high fashion Drifters shoes for the winners. The Shamrock’s have match winners in captain Frank Lyons Johnny Lynch Rick Graham Paddy Sheridan PJ Maguire Pat Timmons and Gerry Egan. Joe Ralph Dundalk will referee the game on Sunday kick off 3:30 pm
Cavan Gaels Minors with a little bit more luck than in their League clash beat Mullagh 4-14 to 4-7 to win the Cavan Minor title at well attended and highly charged Breffni Park. The Gaels this time were ready for the challenge and showed their steel and will to win from the very start. While two of their goals could be termed very lucky going in off defenders they were still marginally the better tem and never lost sight of their ultimate goal which was victory fair and square. Mullagh coached by Pat Carolan local Solicitor and star of Cavan’s last All Ireland victory in 1952 were just a little over confident and did not accord the Gael’s the respect that they subsequently earned in this rough tough encounter. After a sporting game Mullagh descended to spoiling tactics to stop the flying ball playing townsmen. Play was held up coming near the end when a Cavan Gael’s attacker was assaulted off the ball by a Mullagh defender. Both sets of spectators were quickly on the field with a lot of ‘hand bagging’ and threatening language been used by both sides. Phil Smith Chairman of the Minor Board had to curtail his presentation of the Oliver Plunkett Cup to Gael’s captain and star Micheal Galligan as spectators stormed the presentation area. Even though the Cavan Gael’s defence were very slow to settle and were leaking scores in the first half the outstanding play of their centre field and forwards ensured that they led by 2-9 to 2-3 at the interval.. Gael’s Paddy Blessing PJ Dunne John McNamara Brian Lee Tony Dunne Jimmy Galligan Martin Fitzpatrick Dominick Twoomey Haulie Reilly M Smith Micheal Galligan Jimmy Brown Pat Geoghegan Maxie McDonald and Philip Wray. Referee Donal Crotty.
Death of Bernard Tracey 24 Wolfe Tone Street and formerly Butlersbridge. He was employed by Cavan County Council Machinery Yard on the outdoor staff where he was extremely popular with employers and colleagues. He came to live in Cavan town about one year ago. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
‘Thalassa Thalassa ‘ by well known Drumcrave playwright Joe G O Reilly is back on Radio Eireann next Sunday afternoon at 3:30.
As the new transport system kicks into play all schools re opening in the area report record attendances
.September 13th 1968 Margaret English playing the best golf of her life teams up with to win the Irish Final of the Daily Mail foursomes. They will now represent Ireland in the finals in Southport and Ainsdale championship course in Ayr Scotland. Cavan beat Clontarf in the All Ireland final Cavan beat Clontarf in the last game. .
Larry Cunningham well known Granard based showband star and building contractor opens a new Supermarket in Granard which will also be a depot for the Cavan based ‘New Pin Cleaners’. Larry is a native of Cloneen three miles on the Cavan side of Granard. He was educated at Cloneen National School and the Technical School in Granard where he excelled in woodwork mechanical drawing and building methods. At night he sang with Gown bases ‘Grafton’ Showband before being spotted by Jimmy Smith to front the Mighty Avons. He has several hits to his name including ‘Tribute to Jim Reeves’ and ‘Lovely Leitrim’ which has made him a household name in both England USA and here at home. He was recently invited to sing at Powerscourt for the visiting Prince Rainier and Princess Grace. He is up at the crack of dawn each day to attend t his construction business and is presently renovating a pub in Oldcastle for Pat Flood. ‘Larry’s Supermarket’ Granard will be managed by Beatrice Nannery who hails from Kilcogy.
Crosserlough totally dominating football in Cavan this time win the Intermediate title defeating neighbours Ballymachugh 1-10 to 0-4 in the final in Breffni Park.
Minnie McCarren wins the Towel competition at County Cavan Golf Club.
Team from Glasnevin in Dublin play a star studded Cavan selection in Breffni Park 5-12 to 3-10. The very well known Cavan Billiards and snooker wizard Mickey Breslin was man of the match many present remarking that he should have arun out with the county before he returns to County Cavan Tennis Court where he is seeded Number 1 at present. Mickey got great support from Cavan Gael’s star Oliver ‘Misey’ Crowe Dermot Burke who scored four of the goals and Teddy O Neill who brought off some miraculous saves in goal.
One of Cavan Shamrock’s greatest ever wins as they trail Carrickmacross 4-1 at the interval in the Drifter’s Final and emerge 5-4 winners with a scintillating second half display. Captained by central defender Frank Lyons the Owen McCabe Cup winners were mobbed as they were presented with the 12 pair of high fashion Drifter’s shoes and the Drifter’s Cup by Jim McMullen at Rathluden Park Cootehill. The Shamrock’s were seriously handicapped by the absence of Jim Sheridan and top goal scorer Eamonn O Riordan. Jacky Murphy Gerry Egan PJ Maguire and the flying Pat Timmons were the match winners in the second half. Goal by Gerry Egan was the only reward for the Shamrock’s in the first half in which they had and even share of the play but fell behind 3-1 to a dour hard tackling no nonsense Carrick at the interval. A great goal by Noel Conlon seemed to sew up the game for Carrickmacross early in the second half and Carrick were lulled into a false state of complacency. Then lion hearted Johnny Lynch having one of his best ever games for Shamrock’s found schemer Gerry Egan who laid off an inch perfect pass to Rick Graham to blast high into the Carrick net making the score 4-2. Cavan Shamrock’s then took over in centre field and Jackie Murphy Gerry Egan and the always dangerous Noel Smith missed chances to close the gap. Then never say die Johnny Lynch went the direct way pumping in a high ball to the Carrick goals which was covered by the keeper but Gerry Egan managed to foil his attempt to cleanly catch the ball spilled out to the lurking centre forward PJ Maguire who blasted the ball to the Carrick net and it was suddenly 4 all in a thrilling Cup Final. With time almost up and both teams threatening to score Pat Timmons went on a mazy sol run outstripping the Carrick defence when he was pulled down and the referee awarded a free kick from 30 yards. Johnny Lynch man of the match stepped up and sent a rocket to the Carrickmacross net to stun the Monaghan men and prompt an invasion of the field by the deliriously happy Cavan fans. Paddy McNamara in the Cavan goal was slow to warm up but once he got into his stride he never put a foot wrong and he was soundness personified in the Cavan defence. He got great cover from defenders Paddy Sheridan captain Frank Lyons Martin Clarke and Rick Graham. Gerry Egan was always threatening around the Carrick goal and got great support from Noel Smith PJ Maguire Jackie Murphy and Pat Timmons. Cavan Shamrock’s Paddy McNamara Marin Clarke Rick Graham Johnny Lynch Frank Lyons Paddy Sheridan Jackie McMahon Gerry Egan PJ Maguire Noel Smith and Pat Timmons.
Death of Margaret Smith Drumcrave. She was widow of the well known Peter Smith who owned a pub at 59 Main Street many years ago before retiring to the family home in Drumcrave. The family were all very well known members of the Old IRA and took a leading part in the Cavan area in the fight for Independence. Very well known lady in the area she was known for her unstinting hospitality and charity to those less well off. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father ABC McGrath officiating.
Sympathy is extended to Sergeant BJ Nolan on the death of his brother John in Sheffield.
Bridge N/S PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Very small fair in Cavan but prices are well up. Yearlings £40-45 Two year olds £65-75 . Working horses £80-100 colts £45-55 ponies £35-40 foals £30-40 and donkeys £18-25 with Billy and Sean McCabe offering top prices for donkies for export to the seaside trade in the North of England.
September 13th 1968 Brother Ultan the very popular Principal of Saint Felim’s school is leaving to take up an appointment as Principal in Arklow after six very fruitful years in Cavan. Before his departure he was made a presentation by the De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are Father Raymond Brady Brother Cassenius the new Principal in Cavan Brother Ultan Sherlock Toggy Connolly making the presentation and Timmy Murphy.
Further meeting in the long preliminary work to establish a branch of the Credit Union in Cavan with Michael O Donohoe Credit Union League of Ireland addressing a well attended meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall.
Father Ray Brady with a nett 65 is the very popular winner of the Captain’s Danny O Kelly’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. He had the better score on the second nine from Phil Smith Rock Cross. Doctor Tony Farrelly had the best Gross with a scintillating 74 while Sean McSherry and Patsy Shield were the winners of the nine hole competition.
September 20th 1968 Pictured on her wedding day last Tuesday is Katherine English calling to Our Lady’s Ward Saint Phelim’s Hospital to visit her old friend Rose ‘Granny’ Lee a naïve of Mountnuggent . He good friend Eilish McEntee and herself are weekly visitors to ‘Granny’ and on her wedding day the now brand new Katherine Cusack vowed to continue the tradition.
Joan Cronin Annaglough is the pretty and very popular ‘Miss Cavan ‘ at the ‘Back to Lavey Festival’
Deputy Secretary Michael Murphy introduces the new allowances for elected County Council representatives which include 1/6 per mile travelling allowance 25/- subsistence if away for more than 3 hours 35/- subsistence for trips longer than 7 hours and overnight expenses of £3-5-0. AJ O Brien complains in jest about the provision for the pension fund while Paddy Smith Chairman reminds the Assistant Secretary that the half one is now 2/9 and the bottle of stout 1/9 and the allowance wouldn’t wet his whiskers. At the same meeting Andy O Brien asks MJ Smith Secretary to do all in his power to tie down the Department of Health to a site for the proposes Regional Hospital in Cavan. The Secretary said that they are in contact with the department and have three sites on the agenda which he is not free to discuss at an open meeting.
The legendary Patrick Smith Fianna Fail Cootehill no relation of Paddy Smith TD is once again elected to the post of Chairman of Cavan County Council by one vote from the outgoing Paddy Reilly Fine Gael. Amazingly Paddy has been Chairman from 1942-1955 and from 1964-1967 and this grand old man is a member of Cavan County Council since he was elected in 1932.
Catholic Youth Rally in Our Lady’s Shrine in Knock attracts over 20,000 young people many of them from the Cavan town area.
Advance Tyre Company open their 17th nationwide branch in Cavan town. The Company is owned by Irish Dunlop and the first manager in Cavan is Ben Parker.
Liam Maguire will referee the Sligo V Cork Minor All Ireland football final on Sunday. The Ballybay based Sergeant is no stranger to Croke Park having won an All Ireland senior medal when playing at centre half in the 1952 win against Meath a game in which his brother Father Des was in the full back line for Cavan and another brother Brendan played at centre field for Meath. Liam took charge of the All Ireland senior final between Down and Offaly in 1961.
Crosserlough win the coveted three in a row beating Castlerahan 2-6 to 0-8 on a beautiful sunny day in a well contested final at Breffni Park before an attendance of 4,000 who paid gate receipts of £450. The two teams were paraded before the game by the Breffni Boys Band who also entertained the crowd at half time taking up a unique collection where the spectators were asked to throw coins into six large sheets. Crosserlough led by 0-4 to 0-3 at half time but the breaks began to go Crosserlough’s way in the second half after they were awarded a penalty and Padraic Boyle their ace marksman shot to the Castlerahan net. John Nallen was outstanding for the challengers getting great support from John Dwyer Seamus McMahon and JJ Hetherton. Crosserlough had stars in every department and are just too good for any outfit in Cavan at this time. TP O Reilly Chairman of the County Board presented the famous Oliver Plunkett Cup to the outstanding John Joe O Reilly Captain of the Crosserlough team after the game. Referee Liam Maguire Ballybay.
Cavan Credit Union is formed – at last. President Father PJ McManus CC Vice President Tom Hickey BDS Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Vincent Walsh Assistant Treasurer Michael Drysdale.. Committee Maureen Barrett Seamus Fay 11 Owen Roe John P Smith and Eamonn Flynn. Supervisory Committee Michael Harding Mr A Kennedy and Mrs G Donohoe. Their office in the Hut at Cavan CYMS is opened each Friday from 6:30-8:30 and new members are most welcome.
Cavan ISPCA Pet Show in De La Salle School. Dog 1st Michael Lee. Cat 1st Helen Rahill. Cage Birds Gerard McCaffrey 1 Tullac Mongan. Open to all pets Gerard Gaffney Main Street.
Breffni Boy’s Band Chairman Danny McHugh Vice Chairman Eddie Quinn Secretary Micheal Smyth Assistant Secretary Eamonn Gaffney Treasurer Michal Geoghegan. Committee John O Rourke UDC Seamus Fox Maurice Jackson UDC Paddy McNamara Tom McKenna John Walsh. Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Place and Gerry Maguire. The band which is instructed and outfitted by John Donohoe and his assistant Robert Ryan was founded on the 14th May 1967 and have already raised a staggering £500 towards the cost of accordions drums and uniforms.
September 27th 1968 Fianna Fail launch their bid to make the country a once past the post electorate with all the other parties staunchly supporting the tried and tested PR method. Pictured at the launch of the PR campaign for Clann Na Poblacht in the Lakeland Hotel are Matthew Reilly Cavan County Council Sean Tully TD and P O Reilly.
Big debate on the future of Saint Felim’s Hospital in view of the impending location of the new Regional Hospital in Cavan. After a long debate in which Michael J Smith County Secretary pointed out that it would take £26,500 to bring Saint Felim’s up to date and conform to the health and safety regulations. Vincent Bartley summed up the mood of the meeting saying that it was better to put the development on the long finger until Cavan knew what the future intentions of the Department of Health were in relation to the Regional Hospital as all monies spent now could be obsolete in a very few years.
Before an attendance of 71,294 Down cause the shock of the decade when they comprehensively defeat firm favourites Kerry in the All Ireland senior final at Croke Park. Down got off to a lightening start and were never subsequently lead leading by 2-3 to 0-1 after only eight minutes of the first half. From the throw in Down were on the attack with Sean O Neill man of the match scoring the first point after only 30 seconds. Jim Milligan followed with a similar score two minutes later. Then in the sixth minute came the decisive score when Peter Rooney centre field sent in a long ball that was soaring over the bar at the Hill Sixteen end when it bounced back into play off the left hand post and Sean O Neill following up was most alert to blast the ball to the back of the Kerry net with Johnny Culloty and the Kerry defence totally off guard. Two minutes later the Kerry goose was well and truly cooked when Colm McAlarney who played Mick O Connell totally out of the game sent in a high ball again and this time the ball was scrambled to the net for a very fortunate Down goal. From there until the end Kerry were playing to save face and only a point from Din Joe Crowley and a goal from Brendan Lynch with almost the last kick of the game put a respectable shine on the Kerry score losing only by a very flattering two points to a wonderful Down side who played with great confidence and poise upholding their proud record of never been beaten by Kerry in the championship. Amid scenes of great jubilation Joe Lennon who had to go off injured at the interval returned to the Hogan Stand to receive the Sam Maguire from Cardinal Conway and announcing that the match ball would be autographed by all the players of the winning team and raffled for the poor and hungry in Biafra. Down All Ireland Champions 1968 Pictured are Brendan Sloan Peter Rooney Michael Cole Joe Lennon Captain Paddy Doherty Colm McAlarney John Purdy Tom O Hare John Murphy Ray McConville Willie Doyle Danny Kelly Sean O Neill Jim Milligan and Dan McCartan.
James King home on holiday from USA displays his first driving license issued by Cavan County Council on June 2nd 1914 and Numbered 316 and signed by then County Secretary William Finlay. James emigrated in 1914 and made the trip home for the first time in 1964. He served in the USA Army in the First World War 1914-1948 and is on holiday with his sister Mrs Mick Browne Butlersbridge.
Teresa Kennedy Noreen O Donoghue and Kathleen McInerney will represent Saint Clare’s Secondary School on ‘Mark Time’ on RTE television on October 3rd 1968.
Support for Conquer Cancer campaign and Church Gate Collection falls from over £200 to £57-18-11 as money pours in for Biafra after a series of news films on BBC and RTE shocked the world but now to the detriment of other worthy charities.
Bridge N/S Jim and Mrs Hearn E/W Peggy Willock and Maureen McDonald.
October 4th 1968 Mighty Avons Showband to build new hotel on the site of the old ‘Ford Lodge’ home of the old established Halpin family which they acquired two years ago at a cost of £25,00. Maurice Jackson asks the County Manager Dermot McCarthy what provision has been made for parking at the proposed new hotel complex to be told that there are provision for fifty cars on site while Joe McGovern a resident in Church Street is worried about the late night dancing and entertainment in the hotel saying that the ‘Sports Centre’ is attracting a very large vociferous late night crowd to that end of town and another such establishment would be the last straw. Dermot McCarthy seems to have all the answers saying that not one objection was received for this proposed venture and the dining room size is only 60 by 50 feet. Full planning permission was granted for the proposed venture.
Fergus O Connor seventeen year old son of Mr and Mrs Desmond O Connor O Neill Park Clones is awarded a university scholarship worth £300 to UCD where he will take and advanced science course as a result of his outstanding leaving certificate results. Fergus who secured six honours in his leaving cert at Saint McCartan’s Monaghan was also called to training as teacher.
Smith’s Motor Group in £2 million merger with motor assembly company BLN Dublin Motor Assembly Works in Wexford the Smith Group of a chain of garages nationwide.
Violence erupts on the streets of Derry as police clashed with groups of young people. Petrol bombs and stone hurled at the police in the trouble that erupted just a day after the police attack on a Civil Rights March in the city. Teenagers gathered in the Diamond hurling a barrage of stones and other debris smashing dozens of shop windows in the city. Ninety six people have been injured in the week end clashes with police. Police charged the crowd repeatedly with batons and water canon as the violence erupted. Many television and press cameramen threatened by the police after they filmed scenes from Saturday’s banned Civil Rights March. About 500 assembled in the city for Saturday’s Civil Rights March defying a Ministerial ban. After they had gone about 500 yards they were stopped by a line of RUC. In Duke Street the police charged the marchers striking them with batons leaving many marchers injured and bleeding from wounds to the face. Among those hit were Gerry Fitt MP and ~Eddie McAteer MP. Water canon sprayed marchers spectators and television film crews.
Inquest into the death of Desmond Sheridan Drumullig Butlersbridge Paddy Cusack County Coroner presiding are told by Tommy Rowan Deanery Street Belturbet a passenger in the vehicle driven by the owner who is alleged to have struck Dessie Sheridan that he and his companion Sean Donnolly ‘thumbed down’ a lift home at Loreto Cross at 1 am on Sunday August 18th 1968. Gerry Millar and Tony Rodgers whom he knew had already received a lift and were in the car when he entered. Just a short time later travelling at 40-50 mph along the road he saw a man lying on the road and shouted a warning to the driver who hit the man but stopped immediately. The man’s head was barely over the white line in the middle of the road at Drumullig. He had a good clear perfect view and when they emerged Dessie Sheridan was bleeding from the mouth and nose and appeared lifeless. Doctor Marcella O Connor who was on duty at the Surgical Hospital said that death was due to multiple fractures of the skull and severe hemorrhaging. The victim was dead on admission to the Surgical Hospital at 1:30 am on Sunday August 18th 1968. Noel Brady foreman of the Jury JB Murphy Solicitor on behalf of the driver C McCorrie Kilnabrand County Fermanagh joined with the Coroner Paddy Cusack Solicitor in tendering their sincerest sympathy to the dead man’s family.
Cavan town scores a respectable enough 98 points out of 150 in the Tidy Towns competition. Many of the local young people now on five day weeks at school volunteer their services for a limited time on Saturday mornings.
The Council decide to proceed with the eight old folks house on Wolfe Tone Street.
Ballyhaise win the Intermediate League cup beating Crosserlough 1-5 to 0-5 at Breffni Park. This is only their second ever trophy having won the Junior League four years ago. At half time Ballyhaise led by 1-4 to 0-2. At the end of an exciting grueling game TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board presented the trophy to Ballyhaise captain Hughie Newman. Team M Farrelly Conor Maguire E Maguire Tom Plunkett M Smith Hughie Newman Mick Kevlehan Hughie Browne Louis Lyons M Watters Steve Duggan Jim Leonard S Colwell Kevin McDonald a nd T Fay Sub JJ Fay for Jim Leonard. Referee Liam Maguire Ballybay.
Clones settle for a share of the spoils having outclassed Cavan Shamrock’s in a thrilling McGinnity Cup Final at Tierquin played before a capacity attendance who paid £50 gate receipts. Indeed Clones only equalized in the last minute after a jaded Cavan defence let danger man Willie Agnew through to cross to centre forward Hopkins for the vital second goal. Shamrock’s had to field without star defender Rick Graham while brilliant centre half and captain had to leave the park with a head injury at half time. Clones had over 70% of the play but their tight short passing game failed to penetrate the solid Shamrock’s defence until late on. The Irish Red Cross ambulance service were on hand to render first aid in this sporting and well fought final. Clones have agree to Shamrock’s request to defer the replay for one week to allow the team officials and supporters to attend the visitation of the graves in Cullies cemetery next Sunday.
Cavan and District AUL Chairman Bobbie Sewell Monaghan Vice Chairman Jimmy Egan Secretary Ray Griffith Assistant Secretary Micheal Smyth all Cavan Treasurer Billy Davey Clones Registrar Jim McDermott Clones.
Cavan Gael’s honour newly weds at social and presentation in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are Gerry Carroll Donal Crowe and Hugo Cafferty with their new wives. The presentation was made to the happy couples by Jim McDonnell Chairman of the Gael’s.
Women’s Mission closes in the Cathedral with the men’s mission to start on Sunday evening. The Augustinian Order are conducting the mission which is dropping the traditional early Mass at 7:00 in the morning to 10 and hosting a later Mass at 7:30 in the evening which will be followed by Homily and Benediction. Very Reverend Gerry O Leary is the leader with Rev Father A Hickey and TR Hussey included in the Augustinian team.
Death of Alice Mooney 10 Wolfe Tone Street after a long tedious illness borne with great faith and courage at the early age of 53. She was a member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most distinguished families her father Patrick being a member and Chairman of Cavan UDC for many years representing a strong Labour vote in Cavan. Her husband died some years ago when working abroad. She is survived by her young son Jim daughter Elizabeth Maguire many nephews nieces and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with burial in Cullies cemetery .
Danny O Hanlon Gerry Egan Paddy Murray and Father Torlac are honing their skills in Scouting at Larch Hill Dublin where they are on a three day PTC course. The good news is that all have passed and they will be back in September to complete part two of the course. Meanwhile the new den being built on voluntary labour has reached roof level.
Cavan Bridge Club 1968 Captain Kathleen Sullivan Church Street President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Secretary Jim Hearn Treasurer Jim Burke. Committee Michael O Sullivan Munster and Leinster Bank Surgeon PD Maloney Dermot Morgan Joan O Hanlon and Maureen McDonald. Representatives to Regional Committee Gerry Bradley and Dermot Morgan.
October 11th 1968 Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn win the Midland Regional Roadside and Garden competition once again with a sparkling 87 out of a possible 100 marks.
Sign of the times when Rev J Molloy Assistant General Secretary of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association calls for associate membership for moderate social drinkers.
Moya Sheridan BA H Dip is leaving her native Ballinagh NS where she has been teaching for the last number of years. Moya is taking up an appointment in the new Comprehensive School in Cootehill. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Sheridan Drumcrow Corlesmore.
Breffni Boy’s Band return thanks to the Ulster Council GAA Father Gargan Adm John McCormack Rockorry Tom McKenna and Smyth’s for favors and credit accommodation extended to the new organization who are just over a year in action. The band are being equipped with the best instruments and a new design of uniform by Tom McKenna a nd Company.
Cavan Shamrock’s bid to add the John McGinnity Cup to the Drifter’s and McCabe cup won earlier this year as they take on favourites Clones United in the replay at Tierquin Park next Sunday. Since the first game just two weeks ago the Shamrock’s have lost Paddy Sheridan and PJ Maguire who have both emigrated./ Rick Graham and Eamonn O Riordan their top scorer return after injury.
Death of Ellen Sheridan wife of John Sheridan well known fowl buyers Corrahoe at the age of 82 at Lisdarn Hospital on Wednesday after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude. She was a unique lady always in good form and generous to a fault. Deeply religious and charitable her hospitality was legendary. She is survived by her husband John three sons Paddy Frank and Willie six daughters Mrs F Kennedy Dublin May O Gorman Cavan Josephine Cullen ‘Saint Anne’s Cathedral Road Cavan Mrs D Hayes in Canada Brigid Sheridan Corrahoe and Phyllis Sheridan in Dublin. There was a capacity attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Unique scheme by the girls of Loreto College Intermediate class who intend to send letters to all pupils in the secondary schools in the Cavan area to become more civic spirited and raise the civic pride of the pupils in bid to keep the town much tidier. Litter rubbish is now public enemy number one.
Andrew Galligan son of the late Michael and Maura Galligan Connolly Street and later Cathedral Road is 3rd in the Pop Section of the famous Castlebar Song Contest with ‘Din Din Din’ sung by well known singer Anne Bushnell. He won the contest last year with ‘One and One are Two sung by well known opera star Patricia Cahill.
Cavan Gaelic League 1968 Chairman Dan Gallogly Vice Chairman Tommy Kelly Secretary Seamus White Treasurer Leo McGrath.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kathleen Sullivan Captain and Dermot Morgan E//W Jim and Mrs Burke.
Frank Nannery opens his modern bar and lounge in Bridge Street formerly ‘The Blue Moon’ run by Pat and Veronica Sharkey who have retired from business. Frank promises only best drinks served and phone number 430.
October 18th 1968 The Irish nation vote down Fianna Fail’s attempt to abolish PR for one past the post voting system. The motion was lost by 33,667 votes with 573,485 against and 366,687 for the amendment to the Constitution.
Terry Dungan a native of Kingscourt and niece of Father Torlac O Reilly and first cousin of the world famous TP McKenna makes her stage debut at the Lantern Theatre Merrion Square during the Dublin Theatre Festival. Terri is a past pupil of Loreto College Cavan and the University of Lyons France.
John McNamara son of Hugh ‘Bud’ and Kathleen McNamara ‘The Fair Green’ and an apprentice in Provider’s Hardware Department is awarded a first class diploma by the Irish Hardware Association in conjunction with Kilroy’s College.
Death of Jim Brady formerly 19 Connolly Street Cavan and 64 Wells Drive Kingsbury London at the age of 45 . He was only son of Tommy and Lily Brady nee Kelly Carrickmacross. Jim spent most of his adult life in Cavan and was a rotary engineer of high standing in Cavan’s Anglo Celt for over 20 years before transferring to work on a Swindon paper 9 years ago. He later transferred to the London Evening Standard where he worked until his untimely sickness and death. He was one of Cavan’s greatest ever sportsmen specializing in boxing when Cavan boxers topped the bill at the King’s and Ulster Hall in Belfast. Jim was so successful as an Amateur beating all local opposition and just losing out at provincial and national level that he turned professional. He had a sparkling career but his style of fine boxing and counter punching led to some terrific battles that eventually took its toll and he retired with a first class record of over 20 wins against three losses in the paid ranks. He was also an outstanding footballer with the old Cavan Harps Club and later gave assistance as trainer and masseur having his headquarters in the Market Square just next door to the Cavan Boxing Club and Cavan Labour Band. Before his marriage Jim lived with the Kelly’s in Connolly Street for over 20 years and was treated just as one of the family. After his marriage Jim and his wife Freda lived over Toggy Connolly’s Shoe Shop in Main Street. Jim Brady is survived by his wife Freda two children Stephen and Marcella his mother Lily sisters Myra Bernadette Doris and Imelda nephews nieces uncles aunts and a host of friend in Cavan and London. Funeral took place in East Finchley.
Death of Peter ‘Pee’ Galligan ‘Saint Anne’s Cathedral Road at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He was extremely well known as a Porter and Ambulance Driver attached to Saint Phelim’s and usually greeted visitors with a cigarette dangling from his lips and a very firm handshake assuring them of the welfare of their patients. He was a gifted accordion player and played with most of the local ceilidhe bands. Later along with his brother in law Michael O Callaghan he founded the famous Breffni Ceilidhe Band who were regulars in the Town Hall and broadcast a record twelve times from Radio Eireann in Henry Street Dublin. He was a founder member with his good friend Doctor Brian Galligan of the local branch of Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann in 1950 and was an officer and competitor when the All Ireland Fleadh was held in Cavan in 1954. He was a prominent member of the old IRA and took a prominent part in the War of Independence. At the well attended funeral in Saint Patrick and Saint Felim’s Cathedral Cavan the coffin was draped in the tricolor and his surviving colleagues in the Old IRA formed a guard of honour under Cmdt Sean Sheridan and again in Lower Denn cemetery a firing party under Cmdt Sean Sheridan discharged a volley of shots in salute to their dead colleague. Father ABC McGrath officiated in both the Cathedral and Lower Denn. Pee Galligan is survived by his wife Ellen nee O Callaghan nephews and nieces.
Death of Mary Smith Coranure at the residence of her nephew Patrick Brady Coratubber Cavan. She is survived by her nephews nieces and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Patrick’s Castletara to the adjoining cemetery.
Killeshandra Holy Rosary Guild pilgrimage to Lourdes 1968 led by Rev J A Young cc Ballinamore and Rev B Hearn CSSP Kenya.
Second replay of John McGinnity Cup Final between Cavan Shamrock’s and Clones ends all square 1-1 after two periods of extra time in atrocious weather conditions at Tierquin Park.. Great game before an almost capacity vocal attendance with Clones playing with their usual swagger deservedly taking the lead with Johnny Douglas shooting to the net after brilliant approach work by Liam Rooney and Adrian Hopkins after just 15 minutes play. Cavan Shamrock’s fought back and Eamonn O Riordan was on hand to finish a great move by Pat Timmons Gerry Egan and Noel Smith crashing in the superb cross for a great Cavan goal on 20 minutes. Cavan had the winning of the game missing at least two very easy chances as the game see sawed between two well matched sides but Cavan looked more likely to score with their more direct method. Clones continued to play their short passing game with some beautiful bouts of football more suited to summer conditions. With both sides out on their feet the crowd went away happy with no side able to break the deadlock after 120 minutes of top class football. Cavan Shamrock’s Paddy McNamara Martin Clarke Richard Graham John Lynch man of the match Fran Lyons Damien Johnston Noel Smith Eamonn O Riordan Gerry Egan Pat Timmons and Jackie Murphy.
Oliver Galligan Cavan Gael’s and Oliver Brady Lacken make their debut for Cavan senior team in the National League in Ballinascreen county Derry.
Cavan votes a resounding No to Fianna Fail’s proposal to change the voting from PR to First Past the Post with 13,235 voting No and only 9,706 voting for the Amendment.
Death of Annie Elizabeth Carson at the residence of her daughter Peace Adams wife of Bob Adams Cavan Number 1 School Farnham Street. Relict of the late Joseph Carson Killeshandra . She is survived by her one son and daughters . Funeral from Croghan Presbyterian Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S Father Thomas Woods and Mrs Gerry Bradley E/W Mrs Tommy McMyler and Gerry Bradley.
October 25th 1968 Francis McKiernan brother of Kathleen McKenna Main Street John P McKiernan well known merchant Corlesmore is appointed Financial Controller of the French Dutch and British subsidiary of MK Potter and Company. Francis was educated at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and NUI. He is a member of the Association of Chartered Accountants of Ireland,
Cavan Gaels draw with Templeport 2-3 to 0-9 in the final of the Junior Championship before a small crowd in heavy underfoot conditions at Breffni Park. Templeport led by 0-4 to 0-1 at the interval but the Gaels fought back to earn a draw with the replay on November 10th 1968. Templeport duly claimed the title with 2-4 to 1-3 win in the replay to claim their first title for 26 years. Templeport and Cavan Gaels were locked at 1-2 each at half time. Gaels Patrick Blessing Brendan Keaney Greg Sheridan John McNamara Tony Dunne Jim Galligan Hughie Smith Hugo Cafferty Paddy Reilly Pearse Gilroy Oliver Malone Terry Smith Oliver Cassidy Michael ‘Max’ McDonald and Teddy O Neill.
Saint Joseph’s Church Drumkilly is blessed and officially reopened by Bishop Austin Quinn in an impressive ceremony featuring most of the priests of the Diocese.
Big changes to the Liturgy being introduced from the Feast of Christ the King with the Solemn High Mass at 11:30 being demoted and replaced by the 10:00 Mass. The Cathedral Choir will now come down from the loft and sit in reserved seats at the front of the Cathedral . Four of the hymns will be sung in English and a lay reader will read the Epistle. The Choir will sing ‘Lord Have Mercy on Us’ and the congregation will make the appropriate responses. During communion another hymn will be sung in English and at the end of Mass the choir will sing another hymn in English. Father ABC McGrath on the organ and the Cathedral Choir have been in constant practice for the last few months following the edict issued by the Second Vatican Council for more use of the vernacular.
Tragic death of Susan O Hagan Tierquin in England following a road traffic accident when a van she was travelling in was in collision with another vehicle at Preston Brook near Warrington on Thursday 17th October. She was daughter of Rose Anne and Bernard O Hagan Tierquin and had emigrated to England only a few years ago. She is survived by her mother Rose 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery was very large and extremely representative.
Death of Patrick Reilly Edenticlare. Well known highly respected farmer in the area at the age of 72. He took an active part in the War for Independence and was attached to the Alackan Company Cavan Brigade. The coffin was draped in the tricolor and the guard of honour and firing party was in charge of Dan McDonald County Council with members from the Crosserlough Battalion Old IRA.. He is survived by his son Thomas daughters Anna May Reilly Mrs Susan Mullhall Margaret Harkin and Mrs Ellen Greseil brothers and sisters. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Large attendance at the visitation of the graves in Cullies cemetery where the new Administrator Father PJ Gargan blessed the graves led the congregation in reciting the rosary and thanked all who contributed in any way to the excellent appearance of the cemetery.
CYMS 1968 Spiritual Director Father Des O Dowd Chairman Paddy O Reilly Vice Chairman Jimmy McCormack Secretary Michael Higgins Assistant Secretary Edward Smith Treasurer Laurence Nee. Committee Jim Mooney Bernard Sharkey Gerry Egan Martin Jermyn Gerry Higgins and Tommy McKiernan.
Cavan Badminton Club 1968 Chairman Norman Cinnamond Secretary/Treasurer Eilish McEntee Captain Frank Glancy. Committee Der Coogan Margaret Smith Laurie McConnell Peter Pollock Leo McDonald and Rev Des O Dowd.
November 1st 1968 Death of Edward Beatty Drumcor. Funeral from Saint Patrick’s Drumcor was large and representative. He is survived by his cousins.
:Mickey Breslin is pictured receiving the Connolly Cup from Tommy Connolly while Kieran Cullivan winner of the Billiards tournament receives the Gargan Cup from Father P J Gargan Adm.
Death of Mary B Clail nee O Rourke 39 Saint Phelim’s Place and late of 17 Lakeview at the early age of 46. She was a beautiful handsome woman with dark brown eyes matching hair and tall commanding build. She was extremely popular and well got native of the town. She had a most pleasing agreeable personality and when you met Mary you never forgot her poise and beauty. She is survived by her husband Packy 5 sons 7 daughters relatives and many friends. The children from Cavan Technical School Poor Clare Convent School formed a guard of honour at the funeral from a packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father Desmond O Dowd officiated.
Nell Arnold is pictured at Dublin Airport with her beautiful daughter Gill a member of the Blood Transfusion Unit and this year’s ‘Miss India Tea’ on their way to India for a three week all expenses trip during which they will have a private audience with the Indian Premier Indira Gandhi.
Death of Andrew Gilchreest 3 Saint Mary’s Terrace at the age of 87. He was a former representative for the Shell BP Oil Company and later worked with Cavan County Council. Member of an old and very respected Cavan family He is survived by his wife Mary sons daughters nephew nieces and many friends. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was large and representative and burial took place in Kilmore.
Cavan Boy Scout’s say goodbye to their distinguished Treasurer Stephen Kelly Manager of Providers who is leaving Cavan to take up a similar management position in Newbridge. Bill Henry was elected at the last meeting to succeed Stephen as Treasurer of Cavan Boy Scout’s.
New changes to the liturgy introduced on the Feast of Christ the King. The Bishop celebrated the main 10 o clock Mass with Father ABC Gargan on the organ conducting a highly impressive Cathedral Choir. He was assisted by Father PJ Gargan in the first Mass where the liturgy was mainly in English. Father ABC McGrath celebrated the 8 am Mass while Father Des O Dowd celebrated the 11:30 am Mass.
Tommy Connolly presents his trophy to Michael Bravendar the winner of the Snooker Handicap at Cavan CYMS while Kieran Cullivan winner of the Billiard’s handicap is presented with the Father PJ Gargan Cup by the donor at Cavan CYMS. Paddy O Reilly Chairman presided.
‘The Three Macks Bill McCusker on organ Seamus McCormack on drums and Sean McManus on vocal make their debut on the lucrative cabaret circuit. ‘Distance no object’. Phone Cavan 280
November 8th 1968:”Prominent Cavan business man (Tom McCarren) is introduced to the Queen Mother” at an exhibition to celebrate the centenary of Smithfield Market in London (Picture). Tom was introduced to the Queen Mother by his London Agent Gerald Switcher
Robert M Hayes from Tipperary is appointed County Engineer for Cavan to succeed J P Mansfield who has retired to Dublin. Robert previously worked with McCarthy and Partners Consulting Engineers and later worked with the Department of Local Government as an Inspector. He was educated in UCD where he took his Engineering degree. He later attended Ohio State University where he took a degree in Highway Planning. He is married with two daughters and one son. He is son of Major General Liam Hayes former Assistant General Commander of the Irish Army and is brother of Seamus Hayes the well known international show jumping personality.
Enda McGowan serious facial injury in collision with one of his team mates in the early stages of last Sunday’s game against Longford. He is being treated by well known Cavan goalkeeper Dr.Matt McHugh at Doctor Stevens Hospital Dublin. Cavan won 3-6 to 0-11 where Hughie Newman was man of the match putting them level for the first time on 57 minutes then dispatching Gene Cusack with a pin point pass to score a great goal just on time. Over 4,000 were in attendance and gate receipts were £294
Richard Millhouse Nixon is returned as the new President of America winning 43% of the vote to Hubert Humphrey’s 43% with Governor Wallace taking 14%. Nixon however won 31 states to take the vital 290 seats in the College of Electors while Humphrey only winning 13 for 181 votes. Wallace won 5 states in the deep South to take 45 Electoral College votes.
Royal School Annual Dinner Dance in school. Pictured are: Bishop Moore, Ena Black (President PPU), Rev. John Anderson (Headmaster). Back: Frank Cinnamond, Mrs John Kennedy, Shirley Sheriff, Mrs James Dawson (First President) and Jimmy Dawson.
After a few days of torrential rain, flooding at Cootehill and Cathedral Road. Fire Brigade on standby and the ‘Blind Lake’ reappears after being dormant for years. (Con Smith Park). Colman Road Railway Road the green lake out as far as Brady’s garage and all other well known vulnerable points are badly flooded.
Death of Ellie Woods nee Wynne at her residence 8 Saint Phelim’s Place at the age of 59 on Friday last. She is survived by her husband Paddy well known Cavan town Postman and Horticulturist her sons Sean Cavan Post Office Paudge Revenue Commissioners Portarlington and Robert in London three daughters Mrs Spinelli London Mrs Olson Malmo Sweden and Betty in London one brother and two sisters. She was extremely popular well known member of the community and noted for her hospitable nature kindness and friendship. She was a native of Farthran Ballyconnell. Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Patrick D Power County MOH who is leaving Cavan sells his bungalow at Drumelis to Kenneth W Morton 15 Lauderdale Glasgow for an impressive £7,600. Brian Murphy was the Auctioneer and Alfred Myles Smith Solicitor had carriage.
November 15th 1968: CYMS drive for membership states “membership is open to age group 16 upwards. Games include billiards, snooker and cards”.
New old folk’s houses on Wolfe Tone Street will have living room kitchen two bedrooms and toilet and cost £2,200 each according to Paddy Gaffney BE Town Surveyor. Three of the houses will be built before the turn into Kilnavara while four to five will be after the turn on the same side.
Death of James Mulcahy Emmett Place at his residence at the ripe old age of 87. He was predeceased by his wife Mary just a short time ago. Native of Moneygall Birr county Offaly he came to work in Taggart’s Coachbuilders 57 Church Street and after Taggart’s closed he went to Dublin to continued working in the coach trade. He was a very gentle decent honorable man with a moustache and a full head of beautiful grey hair. He was of the old school and showed great respect to young and old. He is his sons Dick Joe and James and 3 daughters Mrs K Halton M Coope and Mrs M Cassidy in Derby England. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father Desmond O Dowd officiated.
Drink prices in Cavan town shoot up following last week’s Mini Budget. Whiskey is now 5/8 per glass brandy a whooping 9/2 per glass while the pint is now 2/6 and bottled half pint 1/7.
Death of Eugene O Neill 28 Saint Phelim’s Place and late of Cavan Post Office. He was a member of the Irish Army for many years ands served in the Post Office with great devotion to duty for 17 years before his retirement. He was an excellent gardener and horticulturist and was known for the excellence of his produce. He is survived by his four sons Eugene Teddy Martin and Michael five daughters Patsy Anna Rosie Peggy and Kathleen. Father ABC McGrath presided at the large and very representative funeral from the Cathedral where the coffin was draped in the Irish tricolor and a guard of honour was provided by the serving members of the Irish Army. The interment later took place in Cullies cemetery .
Father PJ McManus President of the fledgling Cavan Credit Union announces that membership has now reached 71 and there is £492 in shares subscribed. Amounts of less than £1 will be accepted to open account while all areas will be canvassed in the near future to inform householders of the benefits of joining the Credit Union. Insurance has been secured to issue loans which will be in direct relation to the amount saved by the borrowing member.
Cavan Freedom from Hunger 1968 Chairman Jimmy Finlay Vice Chairman Paddy O Reilly 85 Church Street Treasurer Kathleen Lunn Secretary Anselem Lovett. Committee Paud Fay NT Maura Maloney L Fitzpatrick Micheal Smyth.
Outrage expressed at Cavan Urban Council meeting by Joe McGovern on the introduction of a mobile chip shop in Church Street to cater for the foul mouthed patrons emerging from the nearby Sport’s Centre with a noisy racket going on until 1:30 in the morning.
Father Des O Dowd Spiritual Director will preside at full dress meeting of boy scouts in the Scout Den Bridge Street. Parts for uniforms are still available from John Donohoe Scoutmaster.
Cavan Bridge Club five tables in action. N/S Mrs Hun and Mrs McMyler E/W Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard.
November 22nd 1968: Geraldine Fitzpatrick obtains her BCL degree at UCD. Geraldine is eldest daughter of Tom and the late Betty Fitzpatrick Nee Cullen Farnham Street Cavan.
Gabriel Kelly is elected the very first recipient of the sporting award for Person of the Year by the Dublin Association while Dublin based Doogarry county Cavan born surgeon John H Taaffe is the choice for the first cultural award. He is presently Assistant Medical Director of the National Rehabilitation Centre in Dun Laoire. The awards will be presented at a gala dinner in the Country Club in Portmarnock
Four in hospital (pictured) after crash on the Crosskeys Road when the car hit a telegraph pole and left the road. Driver Bertie Cronin (20) from Annaglough and recently returned from working in London is seriously injured, Sisters Joan (22) and Kathleen (17) and neighbour James McEvoy Lisreagh (22) also detained in Surgical Hospital. Kathleen later transferred to Our Lady’s Hospital Navan while going to print Bertie was said to be “ improving” in Cavan Surgical Hospital.
Death of Florence Buchannan 11 Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 70. She was a native of Gowna and was very religious involved in Children of Mary and Apostolic Workers. Survived by her husband Vincent and one brother JV Smith two sisters D Smith Dublin and B Dunne Dublin. She was a sister in law of the famous Father William Buchanan Director of the Cathedral Choir Choral Group. Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to Killygarry cemetery.
Pictured at the National League clash between Tyrone and Cavan in Dungannon are the very glamorous Una Carolan wife of Ray Carolan and Mrs Charles Gallagher who were the only bright lights for Cavan as they went down to an unexpected 1-11 to 0-7 defeat on a miserable day before a handful of spectators.
Profile on Michael 31 and Alexander ‘Sandy’ 29 Robinsons who both emigrated to Australia in 1950. They are sons of George Robinson who formerly owned the well known Jackson’s Garage which he sold to Maurice and Alan Jackson in 1935 for the considerable sum of £35,000. They are pictured with their friend Don Bennett studying a flight plan and all are members of the Royal Aeronautical Club of New South Wales.
Mary McCarthy is the new Lady Captain at County Cavan Golf Club while Maura Cullen has been elected President for a three year term. Both are residents of Farnham Street.
Anglo Celt Dinner Dance Committee pictured in Farnham Hotel are Margaret Smith Secretary Leo Ronan Chairman Eileen Gilroy Seamus White Sean McCormack Paddy McCormack and Vincent Walsh Treasurer.
Cyril Francis O Reilly Park House College Road Terenure Dublin 6 dies at the age of 56 at Saint Michael’s Hospital Dun Laoire. He was a native of Cavan town being eldest son of Belinda O Reilly NT Creighan and Hugh O Reilly PC Cavan Boys School. He was educated at the Boy’s School Cavan Saint Patrick’s College and Queen’s University Belfast where he qualified as a doctor. He was attached to the Ontario Department of Health in Canada for some time before joining the American Army where he was promoted to the rank of Colonel during the Korean War. After returning to America after the War his health broke down and he retuned to Dublin and lived for a number of years in Park Road Terenure Dublin 6. He is survived by his mother Belinda brothers and sisters.
Death of the well known highly popular Margaret Lawler Killygarry House. She was widow of Matthew Lawler extensive farmer in Killygarry area. She is survived by her two sons Patrick New York Matthew in England and one daughter Mairead Bourke Killeshandra. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church to Killygarry cemetery.
Eamonn Farrell from Longford sells 15 College Street for a very handsome price of £3,100 to Edward O Reilly Mountnuggent. Brian Murphy of Murphy/Quinn were the auctioneers while George V Maloney had carriage of sale.
Clones beat Cavan Shamrocks in McGinnity Cup Final Replay by 7 goals to 2. Noel Smith who had an outstanding game for the Shamrocks struck after just five minutes but Clones who were playing very attractive close passing football deservedly equalized almost immediately and went ahead after 20 minutes and scored their 3rd in the 25th minute as they ran a very light inexperienced Cavan ragged. Noel Smith however pulled one back in the dying moments of the first half leaving Clones United leading by 3-2 at half time. In the second half Clones took over in midfield and supplied their forwards with chance after chance against a jaded Cavan defence where only Rick Graham was playing up to form. Scorers for Clones Adrian Hopkins 3 Frank Roofe 2 and the very impressive Liam Rooney 2. The forward line including the scorers had great support from Jimmy Flanagan and E McKenna while victory was achieved with the dominance of a fantastic midfield in Jimmy Reavey Captain fantastic Adrian Douglas and Dermot Rooney. Defence creaked all afternoon and only Richard Graham played well. In attack Gerry Egan with assistance from Pat Timmons and Noel Smith who scored both Cavan goals were noticeable. After two draws and two periods of extra time Clones were McGinnity Cup Champions for the first time and Ray Griffith (Pictured) Secretary Cavan and District A U L presented the John McGinnity Cup replicas and £25 to Clones captain Jimmy Reavey while Cavan Shamrocks were presented with their runners up medals. Referee was Joe Ralph Dundalk.
Pictured with Managing Director Willie Berney at the annual Berney Mastervision dinner dance in the Village Hotel in Bettystown are members of the Cavan staff Laura Breslin receptionist Michael Browne service department and Michael Wall Manager of the Cavan branch.
Anglo Celt install new ‘Fairchild Superking' printing press “Most up to date print machine in the world to day”. The paper is very easy to read and photographs etc are much sharper in print. Picture taken during the printing of the weekly ‘Catholic Standard’
November 29th 1968 Jimmy Finlay retires from Cavan Fire Brigade. Pictured are Jimmy and wife Rose receiving a presentation of a clock from Fire Chief Stan McCarthy. Pictured are Jim Kelly Dick Mulcahy Sub Station officer Jimmy Finlay Rose Finlay Captain Stan McCarthy Fire Chief Mattie Reilly Station officer and May Cullen Caretaker of Cavan Town Hall.
Eileen O Grady sister of Brian County Development Officer is appointed Town Clerk in Belturbet to succeed her father the legendary Standish O Grady.
John Farrelly farm labourer 6 Saint Mary’s Terrace Cavan is awarded £1,550 with costs by the Master of the High Court arising out of an accident at the junction of Bridge Street and Wolfe Tone Street on the 21st May 1967 when John was knocked down and seriously injured by a car driven by Patrick Delaney Ballinagh, TJ Fitzpatrick instructed TJ Roe acting for John Farrelly.
Death of Julia Fay (sister of Jim) College Street at the age of 45. Nurse in a London Hospital for nearly 30 years. She was a prominent member of Cavan camogie team before emigrating to England. She is survived by her brother Jim College Street Cavan and sister Mrs M Jones in London.
Cavan Amateur Dramatic Society will have an evening of poetry reading in the Town Hall on December 4th with well known authors Pearse Hutchinson Hayden Murphy and Michel Hartnett reading their works which will be accompanied by an orchestra playing light music.
Cavan Bridge Club 8 ½ tables N/S Jim Bourke and Aidan Leahy E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
Killygarry qualify for their first Junior League final at Breffni Park after defeating Lavey 2-7 to 1-6 in a thrilling encounter witnessed by a large vociferous crowd in Breffni Park. Killygarry led by 2-2 to 0-3 at the interval and were the faster more skillful team throughout. They had a great corner back in Gerry Keating who repulsed attack after attack. Malo Reilly Niall O Brien John O Neill goal scoring hero Dessie Agnew and the great Philip Fitzsimmons. Packy McGovern and Vincent Smith gave Killygarry the edge at midfield and their forwards capitalized on the plentiful supply.
Pictured is a vey young Sean Leddy who will line out in the Corn Na Nog for Saint Patrick’s College.
Presentation to Miss B McCabe Earlsvale Road on the occasion of her retirement after 40 distinguished years as a nurse with Cavan County Council. She joined the nursing staff in Saint Phelim’s Hospital in 1928 and later served in the old TB Sanatorium later the Clinic. In 1943 the service was transferred to the new Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn where she served until her retirement. She was Nurse Supervisor from 1960-1963 and she was the model of what a nurse should be with great compassion respect and Love for all in her care, Pictured are Sister M Michael Matron Miss B McCabe Miss N Fallon Assistant Matron Sister Mary Fay Michael J Smyth Secretary Cavan County Council Sister E Smith Dr Tony Farrelly Sister Kathleen O Reilly and Dermot McCarthy County Manager.
George McClarey County Cavan wins the Warriors Alliance in Clones with competitors from Monaghan Cavan Fermanagh and Leitrim competing. Noel McGovern Belturbet was 2md with S Murphy Cavan 3rd and P McCarney Clones 4th all with the same score. Best Nett S Murphy Cavan 2nd P McCarney Clones.
County Cavan Athletic Club 1968 President Father John O Donnell Chairman Rev Peter Paul O Reilly Vice Chairman Jim Rice Cootehill Secretary Jim Cochrane Cootehill Assistant Secretary Brain McEnroe Kill Treasurer Jim Mitchell Bailieboro and Registrar Vincent Rudden Laragh. Killygarry Representative on Committee Gerry Keating.
December 6th 1968:Christmas Tree Committee: Chairman Willie Scott (Moynehall), Secretary Betty Breslin, Treasurer Michel Smith (Saint Phelim's Place) :Committee: Benny Hannigan, Eilish Donohoe, Tom Clarke, Andy Breslin, M Smyth, Willie Finegan and Frank O’ Keefe.
Mattie McDonagh a native of Clare is appointed Inspector of Schools succeeding Dennis Bradfield who has gone to Kerry. Formerly an Inspector in Donegal Mattie is a vey keen GAA fan having played Minor Championship football for Clare. He is married to Josie and they have two sons.
All stalls clear out of stock at bumper Parochial Sale of Work in the Town Hall.
Pictured at the Cavan Gardai Dinner Dance in the Sheelin Shamrock are Garda Cathal Kelly Sergeant Michael Lee Chairman Garda Mick McCarthy Secretary Sergeant Peter Coogan Garda John Munnelly M Troy Gerry Coady J McGrath Enda Mullhern Danny Thomas M Cardiff Tom Jordan and B Wright.
Death of James Dolan Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 73. He was a most popular resident and was predeceased by his wife six years ago. Native of Team Blacklion he was a cleaner in the local Magnet Cinema for many years when among his colleagues were Rita Graham Elizabeth Nee The Donlon sisters from Swellan and Jim Higgins. Survived by his brother and sister many friends and relatives. Funeral from Saint Patrick and Saint Felim Cathedral Cavan to Cullies cemetery was very large and representative.
Vivion McEvoy the very popular Porter in Lisdarn escaped serious injury when returning from work he skids into a bus with his car a write off but the bus only slightly damaged.
Over 500 attend the Cavan Association in Dublin’s dinner dance in the Country Club Portmarnock where Gabriel Kelly and his wife Rita are pictured with Gabriel’s cultural award for sport. The Cavan and Ulster star is the first recipient of the award and he stared his business career in Mayo where he played county Minor for the western county later graduating to the senior team . He later joined Arnott’s in Dublin where he starred in the Inter firms football competition and made his debut for Cavan in 1960 winning Ulster Championship medals in 1962 1964 and 1967 as well as four Railway Cup medals in a row only missing out on a fifth because of injury. Gabriel later joined the staff of Tractamotors and is presently employed by Allied Irish Finance. Dancing was to the famous Crested Knights with Rose Tynan vocalist. Cavan and All Ireland footballer returned thanks on behalf of the guests for the splendid night’s entertainment.
Cavan are holding an Irish Drama Festival for schools from the 24th February 1969 to the 27th February 1969.
Sympathy is extended to Jean O Regan wife of Pat O Regan well known proof reader in the Anglo Celt on the death of her mother Mrs E Hughes Athlone county Westmeath.
Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan Cavan Bridge Club win the prestigious McCardle Cup at the Percy French Hotel Ballyjamesduff. Second were Donal Carroll and R Coote Bailieborough 3rd Mr and Mrs P O Reilly Bailieborough 4th C Corry and Jim Hearn.
New Athletic Club formed in Killygarry. Chairman Gerry Keating Vice Chairman Mal O Reilly Secretary Niall O Brien and Treasurer Francie Galligan. At the next meeting to be held in Keating’s Main Street it is hoped to form a Ladies and Under 16 team to compete in the County Cavan Championships.
Ladie’s Golf 1968 Captain Mary McCarthy President Maura Cullen Vice Captain Kitty Jenkins Secretary Ina Hickey and Handicap Secretary Kathleen Morgan.
December 13th 1968 Cavan Nurse’s Organisation pictured at their annual dinner dance in the Ulster Arms are Dr Roy Hayes Dr Bridie Farrelly nee Finnegan Sister A Kelly Chairman Sister Rose Heerey Secretary Mrs Hayes Dr Tony Farrelly County Physician.
“Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88 are offering Philips Domestic Gifts at low prices this Christmas”
Death of Francis Smith farmer Glencurran in his early 70s at the Surgical Hospital . He was well known and highly respected resident . Very up to date farmer he was most obliging and his advise was very much sought after in the modern skills of agriculture and horticulture. There was a very large and representative attendance at removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery with Father ABC McGrath officiating.
New super high way from Kilnaleck School beside Annagh Lake to the village of Butlersbridge opens this weekend for the expected Christmas rush.
Cavan Credit Union now have 70 members and issued shares of £700 according to their President Father PJ McManus. They are open each Friday evening from 7-8:30 in the British Legion Hut in Farnham Street.
To facilitated schools and those rising early for work and Mass the Urban Council have decided to turn on the street lighting from 6:30 am each day.
Cavan Christmas Tree 1968 Chairman Willie Scott Secretary Betty Breslin Treasurer Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Place. Committee Eamonn Donohoe Benny Hannigan Tom Clarke Andy Breslin Micheal Smyth Willie Finnegan Frank O Keefe.
Cavan CYMS Snooker 1968 Seamus McCormack beat Benny Cafferty Jimmy Smith beat Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll. Junior Handicap Kevin McKiernan beat Anthony McCaul Peter Sheridan beat Gerry Pryce. Second Round Noel Allen beat Tommie Brady Thomas Smith beat Charlie Jackson.
More honours are bestowed on the ultra safe Tommy Sheridan Main Street for his accident free record over the last ten years. He was presented with the Gold Medal at Cavan Bus Depot. Pictured are T Toner Area Manager Tommy Sheridan Tommy McCardle District Manager Dundalk and Jim McDermott Agent Cavan.
Cavan Shamrocks advance to the second round of the prestigious FAI Youth’s Cup beating Trinity United Drogheda 5-1 at well attended Tierquin Park . They now play the area favourites Boyne Rovers in the second round in Drogheda.. The goals came via the brilliant Gerry Egan after only seven minutes who pounced on a loose ball 20 yards from goal and sent a rocket to the roof of the Drogheda net and on 14 minutes Noel Smith dribbled right through the mesmerized Drogheda defence to lift the bal gently over the head of the advancing Shields in the Drogheda goal for a superb score to prolonged applause. Jackie Murphy who was having a great game at centre forward pounced on a loose ball to side step to the Drogheda net on the half hour. With Cavan resting on their oars Trinity came more into the game and were good value for a great goal by Gerry Matthews in the 44th minute to leave the half time score Cavan Shamrock’s 3 Trinity United 1. Trinity got on top in the early stages of the second half and should have at least pulled level but their forwards missed chance after chance with their midfield now over running the Cavan defence. Frank O Keefe kept them in the game with superb saves before the always threatening Eamonn Cusack scored a great goal for Shamrock’s in the 75th minute with Trinity now reeling from this hammer blow Noel Smith put the last nail in the coffin on 76 minutes to make the final score Cavan Shamrock’s 5 Trinity United Drogheda 1. Team Frankie O Keefe Martin Clarke Dominick Lynch Gerry Egan Johnny Lynch Pat Timmons Noel Smith Eamonn Cusack Jackie Murphy Vincent Coyle and Gerry Clarke. Sub Damien Johnston for Vincent Coyle injured.
December 20th 1968 Despite a rigorous protest from Cavan Licensed Vintners Thomas Brady and Sons Livestock Salesmen are granted a licenses to sell intoxicating drink at their twice weekly sales at Farnham Road Cavan by Justice Sam Shaw who ruled that the marts were a special occasion.
Elizabeth Monaghan working in Queen’s New York is going as a Bush Missioner to Uganda. She is daughter of the late Bernard Monaghan and Mrs Monaghan Mullaghmagavin Stradone and is a sister of Mrs Sean Soden Lavey.
Teresa Finegan SRN daughter of Frank and Mrs Finegan Banahoo farmer and merchant wins the gold medal for best nurse of the graduation year at Providence Hospital Saint Helen’s Lancashire . Teresa’s parents travelled from Ireland for the ceremony. She is a niece of Joe Finegan Merchant and Vintner 71 Main Street Cavan.
Gill Arnold ‘Miss India Tea 1968’ is received with her mother Nell in private audience by Indira Gandhi Prime Minister of India at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi.
Willie McCormack well known tyre and motor accessories salesman Swellan takes over the management of Dag Carroll and the Navak’s. Dag is pictured with Mick Clerkin of Release Records and Willie at the launch of his new Christmas hit record ‘Hokey Pokey’ which is expected to be the whole rage this Christmas and New Year.
Huge supply of turkeys at the annual Turkey Market met all demand with farmers totally dissatisfied with poor prices bringing many birds home unsold.: Hens 2/6 per lb. Big supply and price dropped to 1/8 per lb later in day .Cocks were only 2/- per lb but many remained unsold by the end of trading.
Death of Eugene Timmoney at the age of 56 in Claremorris where he was Manager Bank Of Ireland for the last six years. Native of Belturbet where his father was Postmaster .He served with the Bank of Ireland in Ballybay, Cavan Longford, Westport and Castleblayney before going as Manager to Claremorris. He was son in law of Margaret ‘Daisy’ McCarren nee Smith. Former member of County Cavan Golf Club. Survived by his wife Helen and daughter Clair his father two brothers and two sisters. Funeral was from Saint Colman’s Claremorris to Cullies Cemetery.
ESB commission extra lighting with three lights for Highfield Road extra lights in Saint Patrick’s Terrace Wolfe Tone Street May Roberts and at Smyth’s Textile factory in Swellan. The Urban Council will have to pay the ESB an additional £48 per annum for the new super lighting.
Thomas McGovern a native of Glangevlin and home from America for the first time in 23 years is staying with his sister Mrs Rickard Highfield Road for Christmas and New Year.
Paddy Lyons well known Cavan goalkeeper Ken Simpson Noel Fay Clive Jenkins and well known Cavan long distance swimmers Sean Walsh will take to the icy waters of Annagh Lake on Christmas morning at 11:am.
The Breffni Boy’s Band parade the town playing a selection of Christmas and seasonal numbers which delighted the large crowd thronging the town for the last minute Christmas rush. John Donohoe announced that the Band will be back out for the annual Christmas Tree and distribution of Christmas gifts to over 400 in the Town Hall and will parade Santa Claus through the town.
Unexpected heavy fall of snow on Christmas Eve failed to dampen the spirit of the Carol Singers who collected a record £61 for Gorta.
Royal School Hockey Girls hockey team give a very impressive display against Dungannon High School at the All Weather Pitch in Dungannon losing by 3 goals to 1 on a surface where ball control was very different to the grass. It is believed that there are now plans to install an all weather facility at the Royal School. A Stronge scored the Royal’s only goal but she had the ball in the Dungannon net again just before the final whistle but was whistled up for offside. Team P Bulmer B Cunniffe K Irwin G Jones A Stronge E Cunniffe E Dunn Captain M Stewart and S Byers.
December 27th 1968 Death of the Lord Abbott of Kilnacrott Abbott Rt Rev Felim Colwell CRP at the age of 54 after a long illness borne with courage and Christian fortitude. Born in 1914 in the shadows of Kilnacrott Abbey he was one of the first altar boys to serve Mass in the new Priory at the age of 10 in 1924. He was educated at Drumrora National School and later joined the Junior Novitiate in 1929 where his name was first on the list. He later went to the Mother House in Tongerloo Belgium where he studied Philosophy and Theology from 1931. He was ordained a canon regular in 1937 at the age of 23 and returned to the Junior School in Kilnacrott in 1939 to teach English and French and in 1940 taught Philosophy and Dogmatic Theology and was ordained a priest in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan by Bishop Patrick Lyons in the first ordinations held there since it opened in September 1942. He later appointed Prior of Our Lady of England Storringham Surrey England in 1951. He was called back to Kilnacrott in January 1954 and appointed Prior of the Holy Trinity Abbey and was installed as Abbott by Rev JM Boel Lord Abbott Tongerloo Belgium in July 1954 in Kilnacrott Church.
By a complete coincidence on the same front page of the Anglo Celt is pictured Father Gerard PJ Cusack CR{ son of Rose and the late Edward Cusack Bunnoe who was ordained a priest at Christmas in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan by Bishop Austin Quinn. He was educated in Bunnoe National School Saint Patrick’s College Cavan Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth and Dalgan Park Navan. He joined the Kilnacrott Order in 1963 and was solemnly professed on September 8th 1968. He has been on the staff of Saint Norbert’s College and is just finishing his H Dip in Ed at Maynooth. He celebrated his first Mass in the oratory of Holy Trinity Abbey Kilnacrott on Sunday and on Monday celebrated a public Mass in Bunnoe where he was welcomed by hundreds of locals friends neighbours and Saint Patrick’s Bunnoe Brass and Reed Band.
PJ McCaffrey from Castletara former employee of the Anglo Celt and now working with the Irish Independent in Dublin buys the licensed premises of Donal Hynes formerly Dobson’s on the corner of Capel Street and Abbey Street for £15,500. Solicitor for the purchaser was well known Butlersbridge man Kevin Smith while JC Brady were the auctioneers.
Killygarry and Ballinagh draw in the Cavan Junior League Final at wet and windy Breffni Park before a very good vociferous crowd. Niall O Brien held his nerve to point from a free with the last kick of the game to earn a well deserved draw. Killygarry got off to a whirlwind start scoring 1-2 before ten minutes had elapsed but at half time trailed by 2-00 to 1-2. Fifteen minutes into the second half burly centre forward Dessie Agnew shot a great goal to give Killygarry the lead but Ballinagh who were bigger stronger and more experienced hit back for three unanswered points but Niall O Brien saved them with his last minute point from a free before Referee Ray Carolan blew the final whistle. Malo Reilly Philip Fitzsimmons P Lynch Packie McGovern Finbar Reilly were outstanding at the back and centre field for Killygarry while Dickie Smith Niall O Brien and Dessie Agnew were the stars in attack.
Mountnuggent cause a major upset when beating Crosserlough 2-6 to 1-6 to win the Senior League Championship at Breffni Park and end Crosserlough’s unbeaten three year record in Cavan competition. Crosserlough playing with the gale force wind led by 1-5 to 0-1 at the interval. In such atrocious conditions many of the players ran out of steam in the second half and Mountnuggent had the greater hunger and man of the match in Tom Lynch to win out for the first time since 1945.
Gabriel Kelly and Ray Carolan despite being out of competitive football for over 6 months are included in the Ulster team to play Connaught in Tuam in February. Man of the moment in Cavan football Tom Lynch is included in the subs bench. Ray Carolan has been a regular for sic years while Gabriel is on the team for 8 years and holds 4 Railway Cup medals.
January 3rd 1969:First Christmas Morning Swim-3 pictures on front page show Séan Walsh, Noël Fay, Paddy Lyons and Clive Jenkins taking the plunge in Annagh Lake.
Niall O Brien well known GAA star with Killygarry GFC is appointed to the Provincial Bank of Ireland Ballina County Mayo.
Midnight Mass in the Cathedral is celebrated by Bishop Austin Quinn assisted by Rev Sean Reilly and Patrick Mallon Saint Patrick’s College. Father PJ Gargan celebrated the 8 and 9 Mass in the Convent and the children’s 10 Mass in the Cathedral was celebrated by Father ABC McGrath.
Bumper Christmas despite the fall of snow from early morning to evening on Christmas Eve. Despite the increase in prices all pubs reported record profits while Drapery Stores were also packed out with toys and electrical goods also very popular this Christmas.
Carol Singers on two nights over the Christmas collect an impressive £61 for Gorta Freedom from Hunger as they toured the thronged streets of the town.
Handicap team of four winners at Cavan Bridge Club are Dr BT Cullen beat Gerry Hunt Captain Jim Leonard Captain beat Jim Burke Captain C Cooney Captain beat JP Mansfield Captain and Gerry Bradley Captain beat Dermot Morgan Captain.
Senior Handicap Snooker at Cavan CYMS Jim Fay beat Gerry Higgins Paddy O Reilly beat Sean McManus. Junior Handicap Thomas Smith beat Charley Jackson Dominick Sheridan beat Martin Maguire Norbert Conlon beat Robbie Dunne and in the second round Kevin McKiernan had a very good win against the inform John ‘Ton’ Doonan.
Killygarry GFC Annual Dinner Dance in Crover House Hotel. Pictured are Jack Smith (President), Packy McGovern (captain), Paddy Fitzpatrick (Secretary), Francis Cahill (Chairman), Paddy Lee (Treasurer) and members of the Committee Mal O’ Reilly ,Willie McGovern, Gerry Brady, Séan Brady, Benny Fitzsimmons, Austin Reilly, M Galligan, Michael Coyle and Brendan Reilly.
Death of Bernard Keogh farmer Rathcorrick who died in Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan at the age of 78. He was very well known highly respected member of the community. He is survived by one daughter Mrs S Donohoe Fairtown Castletara nephews nieces relatives friends and neighbours. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral from Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Twenty fighting swans are out of control fighting on the frozen wastes of the Green Lake and Swellan following the severe frost and snow of the past week. ‘They are behaving like fish out of water’!
Sympathy is extended to John P Kennedy Managing Director Fagan’s on the death of his aunt Mrs E Heerey at an advanced age.
Death of William McCelland in Belfast . Survived by his wife sons daughters. He was husband of the late Violet McCelland nee Agnew Connolly Street. Survived by his son Ivan daughters Sadie and Valerie.
Cavan Gaels 1969 Chairman Jim McDonnell presiding are told by Tommy Hughes Treasurer that the Club raised £2,269. bringing their total expenditure on Terry Coyle Park to a sizeable £7,856. Secretary Eugene Monaghan tried to abdicate his post but despite nominations neither Michael Murray or PJ Carroll would agree to go forward for election. President Paddy Conaty Chairman Jim McDonnell Vice Chairman TM Gilroy Secretary Eugene Monaghan Assistant Secretary Michael Murray Joint Treasurers Tommy Hughes and Seamus Caffrey. Captain of Senior team Oliver Galligan.
Joe McGovern raises the problem of housing itinerants which he says is ‘ a moral obligation’. 7,000 itinerants were without houses this cold frosty Christmas. For the sake of the children something has got to be done with Tom Fitzpatrick pointing out that the situation will not improve until the children are educated to a better way of life.
Due to Christmas New Year and the dreadful weather only 4 ½ tables in play at Cavan Bridge Club where N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard E/W Gerry Bradley and Surgeon Bertie Culllen.
Philip Shaffrey 18 Dartmouth Square Leeson Park is appointed Architect for the Old Folk’s Home to be erected at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn
Reilly’s Rigger is the musical being performed by the Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society with admission 5/- 3/6 and 2/6 from the 5th to 12th of January 1969..
.January 10th 1969:Death of Paddy ‘Diver’ Donnolly (Arch Bar) Connolly Street. Native of Tierquin. Keen sportsman fishing and shooting his specialty. Former member of the famous Donnolly Brothers Ceilidhe Band who were known and very popular throughout the entire area in the 1930-1940 era. Survived by his wife Brigid, daughters Anna Guider and Patsy and one son Matt. He was brother of John and Matt ,Anna O Neiil Rita and Moya Donnolly Tierquin. There was an overflow attendance at the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Rev Dr Joseph Gray a native of Bailieboro is appointed Auxiliary Archbishop of Liverpool
Johnny O Rourke enquires about the possibility of Cavan County Council making the parking facilities at the Courthouse available to the Church Authorities for Saturday evening and Sunday Masses. According to the Council the parking of cars at Mass times is a complete shambles with the Cock Hill Keadue Lane completely blocked and traffic impeded in both Church Street and Farnham Street.
Reilly’s Rigger the Boy Scout’s hilarious comedy musical packs in the customers in Cavan’s Town Hall. The script is by Father Torlac O Reilly and John O Connor while the main artistes are Mel Doherty and Seamus McCormack who turn in tow vey funny and polished performances. The musical director was Niall Bradley in his first production in Cavan. Full of colour and song with mixed choruses to give a bit of glamour and class. Dermot Smith’s superb ballad ‘Lough Gowna’s Lovely Shores’ is premiered by John O Connor and going by audience reaction it will be a very big hit for the popular Aughnacliffe native. Cast Mel Doherty Seamus McCormack John O Connor Sean Galligan Paddy Murray Dessie Maguire Danny O Hanlon Peter McGinnity Percy Gilchreest Jimmy Mulcahy John McNamara Frank O Connor Norman Breslin Charley Moore Jimmy Smith. Ladies Chorus Nuala Bornemann Maureen Goldrick Sheila McGinnity Rita Higgins Sally McKenna Maura Mullen Frances Donohoe Marie Donohoe Rosemary Allen Betsey Coyle Frances McKiernan Ann Wright Maura Kane and Una Smith. Cordavox Dermot Smith Accordionist Maura McNally. Stage Management and Scenery Gregory Sheridan Frank O Keefe Gerry Egan Michael Smith and Peter Sheridan. Lighting Effects Brain Sullivan. Make up Bill Henry Betty Hickey and John Donohoe. Wardrobe Mistress Maureen Hand. Orchestra Jackie Fitzpatrick John P Smith Oliver Leddy Pat Kelly Dermot Smith Maura McNally Eamonn Donohoe and Eileen Morgan on the Piano. Musical Director Niall Bradley. Owen Roe Ballad Group Michael Smith Jimmy Smith Martin Smith Charlie Moore and Peggy Smith. Scout Troop Scoutmaster John Donohoe Assistant Scoutmaster Danny O Hanlon Paddy Murray Gerry Egan Raymond O Connor Terry O Connor Gerry Finegan Philip Hourican Steve Sheridan John Sheridan Donald Smyth Michael Smyth Jimmy Sharkey Gerry O Keefe Brian McCormack Johnny McCormack Sean Rehill Liam Henry Seamus Henry Paul Ronan Niall Smyth Paul McCusker Paul O Keefe Peter Veale Philip Brady and Paddy Gargan. Senior Scouts Arthur McKenna Dominic Sheridan Tommy Kenny Sean McKiernan and Frank O Connor.
Death on New Year’s Day of Edward Cronin at his residence in Edinburgh Scotland at the age of 76. Native of Alackan. He was brother of the late Katie Nelson Crubany who was a founder member of Cumann Na Mbhan in Cavan .Edward was captain of Alackan Company Old IRA during the War of Independence and served with the present Minister for External Affairs during the 1920 fighting. After the treaty he took the side of the Republicans and later Fianna Fail. He is survived by his wife Mabel sons Edwin Benny and Philip and two daughters Mrs P Maguire and Mrs Jack Phair all residing in Pennycuick Edinburgh.
Sister Mercy returns thanks to all the entertainers and visitors to Saint Phelim’s Hospital over the Christmas holiday period. The Navak Showband and Mighty Avons who on two successive afternoons supplied the music for the annual dance. Mel Doherty John O Connor and Dermot Smith with his Cordavox who entertained the patients on Christmas afternoon with such hits as ‘Lough Gowna’s Lovely Shores’ and You Lakes and Vales of Breffni’. Sean Tully TD for his very generous annual cash donation richly appreciated by patients and staff. The students of Saint Patrick’s College and Father Torlac O Reilly for their much appreciated variety show and gifts for the patients and Santa who came to each patient and members of the staff on duty on Christmas morning.
Gerry Egan leads Cavan Shamrock’s in the area final of the Youth’s Cup in 5-1 victory over Mill Celtic in Drogheda.. Frank O Keefe little or nothing to do in goals Martin Clarke great classy game in defence. Freddy Potter Clones who joined forces with Shamrock’s for this tie. Johnny Lynch played with great heart and spirit and every time he got possession the crowd rose to cheer him. Jackie Murphy Dominic Lynch and Gerry Egan were the pick of the attack with Clones’ Liam Rooney and Jimmy Flanagan bringing a whole new dimension to the Cavan play with short passing and intricate dribbling and accurate pin point passing. Cavan now play North End United Drogheda in the area final the winners to play Shelbourne in Dublin.
Five Tables at Cavan Bridge Club N/S and best Gross Dr Bertie Cullen and Dr Martin E/W Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan. Team of four C Corry beat Jim Leonard and Gerry Bradley beat Surgeon Bertie Cullen.
January 17th 1969 Sean Flanagan Minister for Health opens the new purpose built Nurse’s Home at Lisdarn which will accommodate up to sixty nurses having their own room and facilities. Pictured are Father PJ Gargan Adm who blessed the Home Dermot McCarthy County Manager Bishop Austin Quinn Sister Mary Michael Matron Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn and Sean Flanagan TD Minister for Health.
Sympathy is extended to Sheila Burke Drumnavanagh on the death of her sister Mrs K Beirne after a long illness at Sligo County Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband P Beirne director Western Wholesale Sligo just one week ago and they are survived by their child 12 year old Maura. Funeral took place in Boyle county Roscommon.
Father PJ McManus makes the historical announcement that the Credit Union has now issued 1,000 shares and is lending to shareholders as demand for loans increases.
Seamus Breathnach is the Adjudicator at the Cavan Gaelic School’s Drama in the Town Hall on the 25th to the 27th February 1969. Already twenty plays in all age groups have been entered.
The all conquering Saint Clare’s Secondary School Camogie team beat Saint Tiernach’s Clones 5-2 in the Ulster Camogie Cup at Loreto College after leading by 5-1 at the interval.
January 24th 1969 New Cavan Garda Station to be situated opposite the De La Salle School Cavan as the OPW purchase Barney Corr the Dentist’s house.
Jimmy Smith leader of the Mighty Avons is seen here presenting a cheque to P Sherwin Secretary of Gorta Ireland and Anselem Lovett Secretary Gorta Cavan following the very successful dance in the Town Hall where the Mighty Avons gave their services free of charge.
Gaelic League 1969 Chairman Father Dan Gallogly Vice Chairman Liam Kelly Secretary Seamus White Treasurer Sean McCartan.
Big success of old folk’s party sponsored by the Cavan branch Irish Red Cross in the Town Hall where many of the comic and musical items were rendered by the guests.
Saint Clares continue their Camogie exploits with and impressive 4-0 victory away to the Comprehensive School in Kill Cootehill. Saint Clares led by 1-0 at half time. Noreen O Donoghue Eilish and Brid Sheridan Maureen Reilly Mary Smith Sile McCabe and Siobhan Reilly were the stars for Saint Clare’s who were fitter faster and crisper strikers of the ball.
January 31st 1969 Sean O Siochan General Secretary of the GAA opens the Irish Drama Festival for Schools in the Town Hall. He is pictured with Mattie McDonagh Chairman and Seamus Breathnach Adjudicator
Death of Father Joe Hunt former Curate in Cavan and native of Glenfarne after a long illness at a private nursing home in Drumkeeran. He is survived by one sister. Funeral from Saint Michael’s Church Glenfarne to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Mary Ann Meehan College Street in her early 80s. Native of Alackan she spent over 30 years in America where she taught in the College of Technology Boston. She was the last of a very well known highly popular local family. Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Late entries for the famous Cullen Cup Bridge Open competition to be held in the Lake Hotel Virginia on March 2nd can be sent to Jim Hearn Drumalee Secretary Cavan Bridge Club.
February 6th 1969 Nurse Dale Jenkins is pictured beside her trusty old bicycle as she bids farewell to her position as Midwife Dispensary Nurse for Cavan after 40 years glorious service. In her time she delivered thousands of children mostly in the mother’s home and continued to attend mother and child until the child was weaned and healthy. She succeeded her mother Mrs Conlon in the position and between them they had over 100 years distinguished and heroic service to the people of Cavan town. For most of her time as Dispensary Midwife she worked in association with Dr Jack Sullivan Dispensary Doctor for Cavan and Kathleen Jack and family have arranged a surprise for the good Nurse Dale Jenkins with a Social and farewell dance in the Town Hall at which a presentation will be made to Nurse Dale Jenkins and her husband Harry. Everybody including the Navak Showband are giving their services free of charge to ensure that the biggest possible thank you can be accorded to this great woman on Thursday 11th February 1969.. The Sunday Press are doing a feature entitled as the Butch Moore hit ‘Born to Be With You’ and it is unlikely that the Town Hall will hold the multitude anxious to pay tribute to Nurse Dale Jenkins.
Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim packed with congregation receiving the blessing of the throats on the Feast of Saint Blaise.
Sympathy is extended to Sister Colman Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan on the death of her mother Brigid McLoughlin Fawn Dromahaire county Leitrim at the residence of her daughter in Belfast where she has lived for the last twelve years. She is survived by a family of 14. The funeral took place in Dromahaire during the week.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Jack Smallhorne on the death of her sister Mrs E Bulfin Fethard county Tipperary. She was formerly Veronica Linden from Ballybay. Funeral in Fethard cemetery from adjoining church on Thursday.
Spring is ushered in with the arrival of snow ice frost leaving many roads impassable after a thaw the roads were okay but more snow arrived later in the week to leave Cavan in an icy grip.
Freedom from Hunger Gorta Church Gate collection realizes a sum of £75. The money will be used in long term projects for the relief o world hunger.
The Moonlight Players Castletara are again staging ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ during the drama season. The play written and produced by Joseph G Reilly has been broadcast on Radio Eireann. Among those taking part this year are Tommie Coyle (Award winner at Monaghan Festival) Sean Dunne Tom Boylan JJ Lyons Kathleen Gorman and Kathleen Lyons with Hughie Newman making a comeback after two years absence. This year’s lineup contains three new actors in Mary Boylan Kathleen Coyle and Cornelius Maguire. The opening performance of the new season takes place in Milltown Hall on the first Sunday in Lent.
Virginia overcome Cavan in the final of the Irish Debating competition 256-253 sponsored by the Gaelic League at a very well attended function in the Farnham Hotel where all business was transacted in Irish. Brian O Mordha MA Headmaster Comprehensive School Cootehill was the adjudicator while Father John Murphy Saint Patrick’s College presided.
Cavan Shamrock’s Tops of Breffni group meet for important meeting in Cooke’s Lounge Upper Main Street Friday night at 8:30 pm.
Cavan Bridge N/S Surgeon Cullen and Doctor Martin E/W Maureen McDonald and Mr M O Sullivan Munster and Leinster Bank. Tuesday N/S Jim and Mrs Hearn E/W Kay Henry and Mrs S Caffrey. Best Gross Gerry Hunt and PD Maloney.
Father Tom McKiernan Diocesan Examiner officiates at the blessing of the candles prior to the 11:30 Mass on the Feast of the Purification on Sunday last.
Death of James Sullivan at his residence Denbawn Carrickaboy at the age of 74.. He was father of Rev Michael Sullivan Scotland and Rev Patrick Sullivan CC Corlough. In his youth he took an active part in the War of Independence and later in the Civil War took the Republican side. His brother Captain Andy Sullivan died in Mountjoy jail after 42 days on hunger strike in November 1923.There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral to Saint Matthew’s Church Drumavaddy to the adjoining cemetery where his old IRA colleagues formed a guard of honour and fired a 21 gun salute while Cavan bugler Teddy McCormack sounded the last post. He is survived by Father Michael Sullivan in Scotland Father Patrick Sullivan Corlough and Andrew daughters Mrs Owen Smith Corduff and Teresa Sullivan in New York. He was uncle of Rev P McCabe Mullagh Rev M Morgan Florida USA Rev B Sullivan San Diego. He was brother in law of Rev P Donohoe Dublin. The Captain Sullivan Hall in Drumavaddy is named in honour of Captain Andrew Donohoe who died on hunger strike lasting 42 days in Mountjoy prison in November 1923.
Death of Frances McMullin ‘Inis Fail’ Woodbine Avenue Stillorgan Dublin. She was widow of former County Cavan Surgeon Joseph McMullin ‘Inis Fail’ Church Street Cavan and was a native of Tyrone. She came to Cavan with her husband from Ballyshannon in 1926 when he was appointed Cavan’s first County Surgeon a post he was to hold with distinction until his retirement in 1951. She was a very well known popular personality in Cavan and was known for her style and fashion sense as well as her pleasing friendly personality. She was extremely well known in religious cultural and social circles in Cavan being a leading member of the Legion of Mary Children of Mary Confraternity etc. She was a founder member of Cavan Drama Festival in 1946 and was for many years Chair of the Ladie’s Catering Committee. She was also a leading member of the committee of Cavan District Nursing Association. Although held in exalted status in Cavan she was a plain decent town to earth woman who had a ready smile and welcome for rich and poor . She was known for her extreme charity and hospitality and took an active interest in the welfare of the poor the sick and deprived in the community. Predeceased by her husband Surgeon Joseph McMullin in 1963 she is survived by her sons Mr JP McMullin FRCS The Honorable Judge A McMullin Hong Kong Don McMullin Killarney daughters Una Smith and Airmid O Hanlon Cavan P Flanagan Dublin Mrs D Meagher Dublin Mrs J Alvey Dublin and MS N McMullin D McMullin and D McMullin all Dublin and 39 grandchildren. The funeral from the Church of the Assumption Booterstown Avenue on Monday last was large and representative with many of the congregation travelling from Cavan to pay their respects and interment took place later in Dean’s Grange cemetery.
Winter sale at Maurice Brady’s 56-58 Main Street Cavan offers flannelette blankets in assorted colours 14/11 Men’s cushion sole socks great value at 6/11 men’s all wool Kenmare socks in black or navy 4/6. Girl’s over the knee slightly imperfect pull up socks 1/11 Men’s long sleeve pullover 14/11 Youth’s trousers large size only to clear 10/-
February 14th 1969 First twins of 1969 born to Mary and Tony Donegan 3 Jubilee at Cavan’s Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Elaine Mary all of 7 lbs 13 ozs and Barbara Rose 6 lbs 13 ozs arrived on 4th February and are daughters of Mary nee Cosgrove and Thomas Donegan 3 Jubilee Cavan.
;The glamorous Rally Driver Rosemary Smith launches the new Ford Capri in Jackson’s Garage. Prices range from £969 to £1,197.
Same Week Death of Mary Boylan Tierquin. She is survived by 5 sons and 2 daughters. Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral to Killygarry.
Death of JJ ‘Jack’ Donohoe Rossa Place at the age of 76. He was assistant County Engineer and for many periods acted as County Engineer.. Native of Cornakill Cootetehill. He was a star footballer playing for Drung, Virginia Blues and Cavan Slashers. His latter interest were fishing ,shooting and boxing of which he was an outstanding official of the Cavan Club where his son Sean ‘Spider’ was a double Ulster champion while his other son Eamonn ‘Frosty’ was a leading juvenile boxer and outstanding musician.. Officer in The Northern Division old IRA, He was later a captain in the Irish Army During the Emergency he served in the Local Defence Forces and it was while on maneuvers in Butlersbridge he lost his right hand while demonstrating the use of explosives. He was very much involved in the purchase and layout of Breffni Park in 1923 and played a major part in the development of the stadium. He was again on hand to advice and direct the County Board when additional land was purchased and the pitch lengthened and widened into the best stadium in Ulster in 1952. He was an outstanding footballer with first his native Drung and later Cavan Slashers and his never say die attitude ensured some memorable wins for the town side at the Old Show grounds on the4 Barrack Hill. He was Secretary of the Club for many years. While stationed in Virginia he took a leading role in the development of the a suitable ground and the development of same for the local Blues whom he assisted at Intermediate level. He is survived by his wife Margaret, sons Peter, Eamonn and Séan and one daughter Kitty Smith Oldcastle. He was brother of Peter Donohoe Cornakill and Patrick Donohoe Cornabaste Mrs L Dowd Cornakill and Mrs L Sheridan Castlerahan. Rev P J McManus officiated at the funeral to Killygarry where the coffin was draped in the Tricolour and at Cullies cemetery the cortege was met by a guard of honour of Old IRA colleagues. The firing party was under Dan McDonald County Council and a volley of shots was discharged over the grave. The Last Post was sounded by Bugler Teddy McCormack Cavan.
February 21st 1969 Fire breaks out at midnight at the junction of Cock Hill and Church Street where two three storied houses belonging to Mrs Maureen McDonald are burnt to the ground and many cars and people evacuated from the scene as crowds flock from Sports Centre where a big staff dance was being held. Brigades from Cavan Belturbet Ballyjamesduff and Killeshandra had to run a pipe line back to the Kinnypottle and pump water to the scene of the fire where Fire Chief Stan McCarthy was in charge of operations. Files belonging to the Insurance Company of Ireland and Cavan Agricultural TB Bovine Eradication were saved and a 60 year old safe and contents survived the inferno which threatened to spread to all of Church Street fanned by the freshening wind. Later the Agriculture Office and records for Cavan/Monaghan wee transferred to Barney Corr’s which has just been purchased by the OPW and the business of the Commercial Insurance is being transacted from Bill Henry’s private hose in Cootehill Road.
Sudden death of Superintendent Frank McCague at the age of 59 in his native Scotstown which he was visiting over the weekend . Joined the Garda in 1928 he served in Mullagh and Bailieboro before going to Peterswell county Galway on promotion to the rank of Sergeant. He later served in Drumlish and Roscommon before being appointed Inspector Dundalk in 1953. He later served in Portlaoise and Birr where he was appointed to the position of Superintendent. He took up duty in Cavan in 1960 and had intended to retire in three years at the age of 63. His funeral from Urbleshanny Church was one of the largest ever seen in the area. Requiem Mass was celebrated by his nephew Rev J Greene Scotland assisted by Canon Connolly PP. The coffin was borne by six Sergeants followed by twenty Garda also from the Cavan District. The Guard of Honour was formed by local Chief Superintendents. He is survived by his wife Rose sons Sean Gerald Michael Hugh and Brendan daughters Rose Frances and Mary. At Bailieboro Circuit Court Judge PN Ryan presiding tributes were paid to the dead officer by members of the legal profession Judiciary colleagues with Jim Beirne Court Clerk and Anselem Lovett Anglo Celt associating themselves with the fulsome tributes
Father John O Donnell is the new President of Ulster Sport’s Council at the Ulster Convention in Coalisland. He is presently teaching in the new Comprehensive School in Cootehill. Native of Donegal, He is Chairman of Cavan and Cootehill Athletic Boards.
Noel O Briain is the Adjudicator at the forthcoming Cavan Drama Festival. Member of the RTE players he has written a number of short stories and plays.
Cavan County Golf Club dinner dance in the Ulster Arms pictured are Ina Hickey Ladies Secretary Miss A Griffin Mary McCarthy Lady Captain Maura Cullen Lady President Dolly Brady Mrs H Clancy Rose Fox Noel McGovern Captain Belturbet Golf Club Dermot Morgan Assistant Secretary Cavan Golf Club Tom C Hickey Treasurer Seamus Fox Captain Elect 1969 Surgeon Bertie Cullen President Danny O Kelly Captain 1968 H Clancy Captain Blacklion Golf Club and Jack M Brady Secretary County Cavan Golf Club.
Saint Clare’s will play Saint Dominick’s Belfast in the semi final of the school’s Ulster Camogie Championship in Belfast. Saint Clare’s have a wealth of experience and include many of the girls who won the Cavan senior league with Castletara last year.
Cavan Shamrocks win their third trophy of the season when they beat the holders Monaghan United 3-2 in a pulsating final in Belgium Park Monaghan last Sunday. Played in adverse weather conditions Shamrock’s had a baptism of fire in the opening period when a very strong Monaghan side laid siege to the Cavan goal and only the exploits of Frankie O Keefe in the Cavan goal kept them in the game. Billy Lacey opened the scoring after 15 minutes with a typical well worked Monaghan goal and Jim McGlone put them further ahead just two minutes later. Monaghan did not push home their advantage and with Jim Simpson Gerry Egan and star of the show Noel Smith beginning to find their feet on the slippery surface Cavan gradually got a foot hold. From a pin point pass from the very impressive Jackie Sheidan Noel Smith beat the Monaghan defence to cross for Eamonn Cusack to shoot Cavan’s first goal. Jim Simpson with his speed and strength began to make his presence felt on the right wing passed to Noel Smith who centered on to the head of the inrushing Cusack who headed bullet like to the back of the Monaghan net. Noel Smith who was by a distance man of the match put Cavan ahead coming up to half time and from 2-0 the Shamrock’s were now ahead 3-2 at the interval. Cavan had the best chances in the second half and after 15 minutes Noel Smith was through again and shot to the net only for the referee to whistle up for a very doubtful offside. Cavan withstood the Monaghan pressure with Martin Clarke Frank Lyons Captain Richard Graham to the fore while Pat Timmons and Johnny Lynch dominated midfield. Cavan Shamrocks Frank O Keefe Martin Clarke Richard Graham Pat Timmons Frank Lyons Johnny Lynch Jim Simpson Noel Smith Jackie Murphy Gerry Egan Eamonn Cusack. Jimmy Egan Chairman and team coach.
Secondary School teachers on strike for better conditions prompts Father Terry McManus President Saint Patrick’s College to insert this advertisement in this week’s Anglo Celt. “In the event of teacher’s strike being settled as expected all classes in Saint Patrick’s College will recommence on Monday next. Boarders are due back on Sunday evening.”
Father ABC McGrath is the celebrant of the well attended 7:30 Mass in the Cathedral on Ash Wednesday evening and Masses during Lent will be held each evening. He was assisted in distributing the Ashes by Father PJ McManus. Rev Augustine Leydon Saint Patrick’s College will give the first of this year’s Lenten lectures on the New Testament in the Poor Clare Convent Concert Hall entitled ‘Saint Paul’s Letter to the Thessalonians’ which was written about 50 AD while the first Gospel was written in 60AD twenty five years after the death of Jesus.
Andy Galligan formerly Cathedral Road and Connolly Street Cavan teams up with Joe Burkett from Dublin to write ‘Too Lat’ which Butch Moore will sing in the National Song Contest on RTE television.
Felix Gormley well known tractor and farm machinery salesman with Jackson’s Garage joins the rival Smith’s Group who are the main dealers for new and rebuilt Massey Ferguson tractor and farm machinery.
Pictured are Mr and Mrs Michael Browne Butlersbridge celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary at their home in the Bridge. They were married on the 29th January 1919 in the Old Cavan Cathedral by Father John O Reilly Adm. They have six sons one daughter and fourteen grandchildren. Outstanding footballer with Cavan Cavan Slashers and Castleblayney Faughs, Michael has the unique distinction of winning a county senior medal with Cavan Slashers in September 1924 and on the following Sunday lining out with Castleblayney Faughs to win a Monaghan senior championship medal. He also won a senior championship medal in 1925 and two League medals in 1924 and 1925 with Cavan Slashers. He played gaelic football until he was 45 lining out with his sons Michael Tommy Sean Ken and Jim with Butlersbridge Saint Aidan’s of whom he was a founder member and is now President of the club.
The town says thank you to Dispensary Nurse Dale Jenkins in the Town Hall which was organised by Dr Jack Sullivan and friends who presented a cheque to Mrs Jenkins at the conclusion of the function with the Sunday Press covering the event with the headline ‘Born to Be with You’ Pictured are Dr Jack F Sullivan Betty Finegan Mrs Hughie Smith 31 Tullac Mongan Brigid Murray Mrs McKiernan Elizabeth Mullery Mary Keogan Mrs Dale Jenkins Mrs Billy Sheridan Bernadette Kenny and May Reilly.
February 28th 1969 Eddie Leddy is the first man from Ballinamore to represent Ireland at the World Cross Country Championships in Glasgow. He joins John Hartnett the Irish champion on the team the rest of which will be announced shortly.
Death of Father Joe Hunt at a private nursing home in Drumkeeran county Leitrim. Native of Glenfarne father Hunt was a curate in Cavan from December 1949 to December 1954 when he was transferred to Castletara. Born on the 21st March 1899 son of the late Patrick and Bedelia nee Faney Glenfarne county Leitrim. He was ordained in Maynooth on the 16th December 1923. He served in Drumreilly from 1923-1926 then Killinkere from 1926-1937 when he transferred to Drumkeeran serving there until 1949 when after a brief period in Glenade he came to Cavan. He served in Castletara from 1954 to 1963 when he was appointed to Crosserlough. His funeral took place in Glenfarne.
Cavan De La Salle producer Ann Jenkins with ‘Aoibheann Beatha an Scolaire’ are among the winners of the Cavan Irish Drama Festival for schools in the Town Hall. Sister Canice from Saint Clare’s Ballyjamesduff was voted Best Producer. Pictured is the De La Salle cast boy’s under 10 Mrs Ann Jenkins Producer Gerry Smith Joseph Kenny Martin Maguire Emmett Dunne Dennis Cullen Donal Kilduff Declan Keogan Terry Sexton Michael Lee Edward O Hanlon Gregory Hughes Micheal Crosby Seamus Henry Enda Conaty Brendan Fox John Cullen and Paul Connolly.. Committee Chairman Mattie McDonagh Vice Chairman Father John Murphy Secretary Sean McCartan Assistant Secretary Dympna Flanagan TD Treasurer Thomas Dalton Brian O Mordha MA and Brother Augustine.
Cavan CYMS travel to Arva and beat the locals 4-1 in snooker challenge. Paddy O Reilly lost to P Nelson Mickey Breslin beat B Gilsenan Sean McManus beat D O Rourke Jim Fay beat M Maguire and Martin Jermyn beat Bran McGlade.
Brief history of Ford Lodge now the property of Cavan based Mighty Avons who intend to develop an up market hotel on the site just beside the Cathedral. The details were furnished by Solicitor Jack Halpin former resident of Ford Lodge now living in Belfast and sent to the Celt by Mighty Avons trumpeter Paddy Smith. It was part of the Farnham Estate and adjoined on the far side of the stream the Annesley Estate to the rear is the Old Coach Road now Keadue Lane. It was the residence of George Nugent Reynolds author of ‘The Catholic Lamentation’ and ‘Bantry Bay’. In 1855 Ford Lodge became the residence of Theophilus Thompson Probate Registrar for County Cavan who succeeded Charles Halpin as Chairman Cavan Borough Council in 1888. Later John Vernon well known Land Agent resided at Ford Lodge before purchasing Erne Hill Belturbet. Mr Mercier Resident Magistrate took up residence in 1900 and in 1905 Ford Lodge became the official residence of the Adjutants of the 4th Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers whose depot was in Cavan Military Barracks until the outbreak of World War 1. In 1915 Georgina Hutton ‘Tircahan Lodge’ Swanlinbar took a lease of the house until 1923. She was mother of Caroline Halpin and she and her husband Solicitor William Henry Halpin purchased the house in 1923. Caroline who was mother of Jack Halpin Solicitor formerly Cavan now resident in Belfast died in August 1966. The property was recently purchased by the Mighty Avons showband Cavan.
Father Sean Brady Saint Patrick’s College will give next week’s lecture entitled ‘The public life of Our Lord’ beginning with his Baptism in the Jordan to his last journey to Jerusalem in the Lenten series of lectures in the Poor Clare Convent. He will cover such topics as Jesus choice of Apostles Miracles Method of Story Telling Parables etc
There are twelve teams entered in this year’s Tops of Breffni in the Town Hall with all proceeds going to the Poor Clare Convent Building Fund.
March 6th 1969 Forty nine players take part in the prestigious Dr Cullen Cup Open Bridge competition at the Lake Hotel Virginia. 1st N Balfe and E Collier Trim 2nd W Berrell and A H Baxter 3rd Mr and Mrs P Kelly Kells.
Death of Margaret Brady Drumconnick in her early 70s. She was predeceased by her husband George 13 years ago. She was extremely popular and was noted for her Christian faith and great charity particularly to those less well off in society. For many years she worked in Tweedy Acheson’s Drapery in Main Street and after she served her time worked in Lowry’s of Ballinagh. She later spent some time in the USA before returning to marry George Brady. She is survived by her sons George Drumconnick Arthur Belfast two daughters Mrs J Johnston Belfast and B Lamond Narborough Norfolk England and one sister Mrs R Fagan. Rev GCA Millar officiated at the large and representative funeral from Kilmore Cathedral with burial later in Kilmore church yard.
Death of Margaret Cullen ‘Saint Anne’s ‘ Cathedral Road after a long illness borne with courage and fortitude. She was widow of one of Cavan’s leading business men Vincent Cullen Dew Drop Inn Connolly Street Cavan. Very religious decent person she was known for her generosity and patience being so helpful and decent to the residents of the Old Half Acre who called on her every day and where she responded with great grace and generosity to help those caught in the poverty trap. She was predeceased in 1950 by her daughter Betty Fitzpatrick wife of Cavan town Solicitor Tom who was later to become a TD. Betty was a founder member of Cavan Drama Festival and an active member of the local Cavan Players who won many awards on the Drama circles of Ireland. Margaret Cullen’s greatest challenge came in the late stages of her husband’s life when he fell victim to the scourge of Alzheimer’s which was not very well diagnosed or treated at that time. She nursed Vincent in their own home in a loving professional and caring manner which earned her the admiration of the entire community. This great woman is survived by her sons Jimmy and Vincent daughters Eileen Patricia Sheila and Joan her brother Right Rev P McCabe USA sisters Sister Ligouri Scotland Sister De Sales England and Miss C McCabe Dublin. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry.
Death of Margaret Smith ‘Auntie’ 86 Main Street at the Surgical Hospital . She was one of Cavan’s best known business personalities being sister of Con Smith well known merchant and vintner. All of the family were well known in business circles she was sister of the famous ME Smith who carried on a grocery and bar business at the Pound Archway later selling his premises to Pat Hourican from Gowna. She was also a sister of the well known Tommy Smith Proprietor of the Railway Hotel who was along with his wife Mary extremely well known and respected member of the business community in Cavan. She is survived by one brother Patrick Togher Crosskeys nephews nieces neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Bakery at Breffni Café ‘Milséan Bhreifne’ goes up in flames as the proprietors Mrs Healy and Miss Slacke attend evening devotions for Lent in the nearby Cathedral. The Brigade were quickly on the scene and prevented the fire at the rear from spreading. The scene was declared safe after just ½ an hour.
March 12th 1969 Pictured on this week’s front page are Mr and Mrs Ben McDowell Mons Terrace Cavan who are celebrating the Golden Jubilee of their marriage on the 10th February 1919 in the Old Cathedral with Father John O Reilly officiating. Ben was just back from World War 1 where he served in the front line and only missed death on a number of occasions by a whisker. He was later to be a well known highly reliable postman in Cavan working in Cavan Post Office for 40 years. Ben and the vivacious Molly who is a great singer and wit had 10 children four sons and six daughters and now 10 grandchildren.
Pictured is John Molloy Saint Patrick’s Swellan with a 23 ½ lbs pike which he caught at Deredis while spinning with a brown bream bait. Mighty battle John who was unaccompanied spent ¾ of an hour landing this huge monster..
Rosemary Smith well known lady driver wins the Circuit of Cavan Motor Rally which finished at Timmy Murphy’s garage on the Ballinagh Road. Navigator for the glamorous Rosemary Smith was R Foote. O Gorman D O Sullivan . Cavan Club 1st J Wood and T Tuite while the Novice Section winners were T McNally and D Johnston.
Matt Rudden makes a comeback to Cavan Athletics showing his class when winning the senior cross country event over 7 ½ grueling miles on Peadair McSeain’s’ land in Cornafean. TP O Callaghan Bailieboro running this time in the Laragh vest was a distant second while the defending champion from Cootehill Jim Cochrane was third. 1st Team Laragh (M Rudden TP O Callaghan S Cassidy Vincent Rudden M O Brien and PJ Smith) 2nd Cootehill and 3rd Cornafean. Gene Tierney Cootehill was a very impressive winner of the Ladie’s one mile event with her team mate Marie McDermott second and Jean Higgins Kill third.
Bonfires burn brightly on the Killygarry Hills as Killygarry win the Junior League replay against Ballinagh on a bright cold sunny day in Breffni Park by 1-10 to 1-9 after extra time. Great hard hitting game full of good football and incident which kept the large crowd on their feet all afternoon as fortunes swayed. Killygarry led by 1-2 to 1-1 at half time. After a titanic struggle the game ended even and there was a long delay of ten minutes when confusion reigned but the game got underway again with Killygarry grabbing the initiative in the first quarter with points from Niall O Brien Francie Galligan and PJ Galligan with Ballinagh’s lone reply being a point from Peter Cahill to leave the half time score 3-1 to the Killygarry men. Playing with the strong wind Ballinagh wrested the initiative and leveled the game with two unanswered points but Packy McGovern had the strength and ability to break through the defence and shoot over the winner just on full time. Killygarry Seamus McGovern Oliver Crowe Mal O Reilly Vincent Smith Paddy Lynch Philip Fitzsimmons Gerry Keating Finbar O Reilly Packy McGovern Niall O Brien Tommy ‘Dickie’ Smith John O Neill Dessie Agnew PJ Galligan and Francie Galligan. Sub Philip Wray for Niall O Brien concussed in extra time. Referee John Sheridan Killinkere.
In the Senior League Final Crosserlough beat Bailieboro 0-12 to 1-5 to win the 1968 Senior League. Fifth time since 1964 Crosserlough have won the title only losing the senior league 1967 to neighbours Mountnuggent at Christmas 1968. Their team work and experience were just too much for this largely inexperienced Bailieboro outfit. Pictured is John Joe O Reilly receiving the trophy from TP O Reilly with Bailieboro captain Enda Sheridan sporting a broad smile in defeat.
March 21st 1969 Sligo Drama Circle win the Dr Lyons Cup for best play and best setting with ‘The Glass Menagerie’ in the open section at Cavan Drama Festival. The story of the festival was the outstanding performance from a small country parish Ballintra near Castleblayney county Monaghan who swept the board with their performance of Eugene McCabe’s ‘King of the Castle’ who won the Rural section and would have won the open if they were entered. Tommy McCardle won best actor and best producer. Margaret O Dallaigh Strand Players Dublin was voted best actress. Noel O Briain RTE was the Adjudicator and Phil Cullivan Chairman presided as Father PJ Gargan Adm presented the awards.
Death of Mary J O Reilly Nee Smith Athbara House Cavan on Wednesday at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was wife of the late Paddy O Reilly former County Secretary and long time Treasurer of the GAA . She was extremely popular and charitable with a wonderful sense of humour. She was a wonderful conversationalist and could share a joke with anybody no matter how dim the situation she could always see a silver thread among the clouds. She is survived by her sons Dr Sean Tony in London three daughters Moira Seery Mullingar Gertie Blake Thurles and Patricia Carlin Derry. She was sister of Terry Smith Cavan Alphonsus ‘Phonsie’ Smith Belturbet Pa Smith Australia and Jeannie Smith Butlersbridge. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery . By a strange co incidence her son in law Frank Carlin B Arch Derry her son in law died in Derry on the same day after being ill for some time.
Cavan Credit Union First Directors elected following a meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall Maureen Barrett Lauri McConnell May Reilly Rev PJ McManus M/S Tommy Hickey Danny McHugh JP Smith Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Place Vincent Walsh. Supervisors Benny Dunne Brian O Grady and Gladys Donohoe. Auditor J Carney .Father PJ McManus Chairman announced there are 130 members holding 1,407 shares and loans advanced of £1,260. “ The Credit Union was founded for the advancement of the economic life of the people of the town and all monies generated will be spent in the town for its further advancement to the benefit of all of its citizens.
Death of John Clail Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 96. He was a highly popular old resident of the town and was originally from Carrigallen. He is survived by his wife Margaret three sons Eddie Swellan Packy Saint Phelim’s Place and Joe in London daughter Mrs M Leavy London. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Death of Pat Galligan Glasdrummond Poles at the age of 55 in Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Founder member of Killygarry GFC he was formerly a playing member of the old Stradone club and won a Junior county medal with the club in 1943. He was a well known progressive farmer whose help and advice was sought at all times. Decent to a fault he never let anybody go from his door without extending the generous hand of hospitality. He is survived by his three sons Patrick Andrew and Jim three daughters Rosaleen Mary and Teresa three brothers Jim and Tom in USA and John Cavan. He was brother of Mrs B Lyons Shantemon. Father Des O Dowd officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Father John Murphy Saint Patrick’s College will give the lecture ‘Passion Death and Resurrection of Our Lord’ in the Convent Concert Hall in the Lenten series of lectures on the 19th March 1969 after Mass in the Cathedral commencing at 8:45 pm.
First round of Tops of Breffni concludes with Cavan Shamrock’s taking on Killinkere while Navan Carpets will take on Lisnaskea on Sunday night in the 2nd round. Sponsored by Jackson’s Garage and Guinness. Booking with Reilly’s ‘The Regal’
Crosserlough continue their total dominance of Cavan football with a 1-5 to 0-4 Intermediate League final win over Ballyhaise in Breffni Park. Crosserlough led by 1-2 to 0-2 at half time.
New football club in Denn is the amalgamation of Crosskeys and Drumavaddy. The history of the GAA records a club called Denn Dan O Connell’s in existence in 1907. No club from the Parish has ever won a major Cavan competition but their Junior side got as far as the semi final in 1935 failing to Mountnuggent. They bought ‘Shield’s field’ in 1937 and development of this facility will now continue with the new stronger and bigger Denn outfit.
Not much fun on Saint Patrick’s Day 1969 in Cavan. Father Tom McKiernan Diocesan Examiner celebrated the 8 am Mass Bishop Quinn the main Mass at 10 and Father ABC McGrath celebrated the 11:30 am with Father PJ McManus celebrating the evening 7:30 Mass in Irish. On a desperately cold day with frequent wintry showers most people had the sense to stay indoors. The annual angling contest fixed for Lough Sheelin and sponsored by Cavan Anglers was cancelled due to the harsh weather. Many people sported the traditional shamrock with many more ‘drowning’; the weed later in the evening. The Breffni Boys Band once again braved the weather conditions to parade to and from Mass in their spectacular new uniforms of red and blue with matching peak caps. They played all of the traditional airs.
Death of the very popular and well known Gerry Moore 19 Saint Phelim’s Place after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude at Hospital in Dublin at the age of 56/ He was a native of Portarlington County Waterford and was a plasterer by trade coming to Cavan in 1938 to work on the construction of the new Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim where he worked with John Sisk and Sons. He was a craftsman par excellence and his work is still to be admired on the unpainted walls of this great building. Later Gerry worked on the building of the new wing at Saint Patrick’s College. He was a very handsome man of great charm and wit whose company was eagerly sought by all classes and creeds. He is survived by his wife Clare nee Smith formerly The Convent House five sons Fergal Gerry Paddy Charlie and Tony three daughters Maeve Margaret and Dympna two brothers Charlie Rathangan and Walter in England two sisters Mrs P Maloney Portarlington and Mrs G Keegan Portarlington. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Helena (Nellie) Shannon Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 70. She was a native of Coronea Arva and is survived by one sister Mrs Mary McKiernan Carrigallen. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Church of the Immaculate Conception Coronea with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Rev Peter Paul O Reilly Coronea presided.
Sean O Leary Forestry Inspector Highfield Road is reported to be comfortable in Our Lady’s Hospital Navan after his car was in collision with a truck near Athlone. His two sons Finbar aged 6 and John aged 5 were discharged.
Father Ray Brady is this week’s speaker at the annual Lenten lectures in the Poor Clare Convent. Father Ray who is a native of Upper Main Street and eldest son of Maurice and Kathleen Brady nee Magee will speak on the ‘preaching of the Gospel thirty years after the Ascension. The organisation of Christian groups and the daily problems faced by the Apostles in steering the Church out of stormy waters. After the talk there will be a slide show and discussion.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce 1969 President Matt Connolly Vice President Brian Murphy Treasurer Sean Young Secretary Charles J Clarke. Committee Louis Blessing Brendan Murray Jim Scanlon Bill Mackeral Peter Smith and Brendan McDonald. The Chamber announced that it had been in touch with Seamus De Faoite organizing Secretary of the forthcoming Gaelic League Ard Fheis in Cavan from the 2nt to the 4th of May 1969 and the Chamber will sponsor the window competition to be run in conjunction with the Ard Fheis.
Joe O Reilly O Reilly’s Car Rental Cork and a native of Bridge Street son of the legendary Barney O Reilly Merchant and Publican (McCaul’s ) is appointed President of the Cork Rotary Club.
Ireland raises a total of £301,791 for the starving people of Biafra whose images are flashed on our television screens each night. Cavan was the fifth highest pro rata of population with £3,972.
Cavan Road Championships take place in bright and sunny Cootehill. The senior event over 6 miles was won by TP O Callaghan from Bailieboro running in the famous Laragh colours while 2nd was his team mate Matt Rudden the Cavan senior cross country champion. In third place was the defending champion Jim Cochrane Cootehill 4th Brian McEnroe Kill. 1st team Laragh 2nd Cootehill. Ladies one mile 1st L Tierney Cootehill 2nd Nora McDonagh Cootehill and 3rd Mary McDermott Cootehill. Under 10 half mile M Clegg Cootehill Under 12 half mile J McCarney Cootehill. Under 14 M McCabe Cootehill and Under 16 Noel Brady Cootehill. The starter was well known local sportsman Jim Rice Cootehill.
‘The Checkers’ from Cavan town win the senior ladies indoor football competition at the Sports Centre Arena Cavan beating a fancied Clones outfit 6-2 in an exciting pulsating final before a capacity attendance.. Pictured are Marie Maguire Mary Murray Kathleen Fay Patricia Carmichael Ann Gilmartin and Kathleen Murray.
Death of John Joe Lee Edenticlare in his early 50s he was an extremely popular resident and was first Chairman of Killygarry GFC. In his playing days he played with the famous Stradone GFC. Extremely popular and well known he is survived by his brothers Benny in England Paddy Edenticlare and one sister Mrs S Farrelly Killinkere. There was an almost capacity attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with the coffin draped in the Killygarry colours and a guard of honour of players and officials of the club at both the removal and funeral to Killygarry cemetery. Father PJ McManus officiated.
De La Salle Cavan win the Under 10 Ulster Championship in Irish Drama and now go forward to the Gate Theatre in Dublin with their play ‘Aoibheann Beatha an Scolaire producer Ann Jenkins.
Death of Elizabeth ‘Lily’ Stafford Gartbrattan in a Belfast Hospital at the age of 62. She was predeceased by her mother just one year ago. She was Manageress of the Belgravia Hotel in Belfast. She is survived by her four brothers Benjamin USA Frederick Wicklow Robert Kilmore and William Gartbrattan. Funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining church yard.
Death of Michael Smith late of Owen Roe Terrace in London. He was a veteran of World War 1 where his brother James was killed in action. He was an extremely popular man and was a playing member of Owen Roe and Cavan Harps with whom he excelled gaining a place on the Junior county team. He is survived by his wife sons daughters and sister.
‘Reilly’s Rigger’ the current musical of Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society is booked out for the Francis Xavier Hall next Sunday sponsored by the Cavan Dublin Association.
The annual bazaar of Cavan’s Breffni Boy’s Band is very well supported in the Scout Hall Bridge Street where preliminary figures indicate a profit of over £400.
Death of one of Cavan’s great personalities Aidan J Timmons NT Banahoo after a long illness borne with customary courage resignation and good humour. Aidan is a founder member and along with the legendary Tommy Gilroy fund raiser supreme at Cavan Gaels. His foresight and drive made the acquisition of the Show Grounds now the Terry Coyle Park possible in 1961. He is best known to the hundreds of patrons who attended the Cavan Gaels’ Bingo sessions as the first and most memorable Bingo caller bringing a deep distinct voice and great wit to the position. Indeed people looked forward to Aidan’s comments as much as the numbers each week. Aidan never needed a microphone and could be heard in his deep booming distinct voice ‘a mile away’ His second in command was well known Councilor Paddy O Reilly with Frank Farrell and Tommy Hughes lending a hand when called upon. He was a native of Enniscorthy county Wexford and never lost his love for the Model county. He was principal of Banahoo National School for many years and was a founder member of Cavan Comalthas Ceolteoiri Eireann along with Dr Ben Galligan in 1950. He championed the cause of the national teacher all the time looking for increased salary and conditions and was President of the local branch INTO. At Christmas he returned to his native Enniscorthy to live the last few painful months of his existence and was lovingly and expertly cared for by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Kathleen son Patrick and daughter Sally Kelly. The funeral took place from Saint Aidan’s Church Enniscorthy to Saint Mary’s cemetery Enniscorthy.
March 28th 1969 Jim McNally is appointed the new Superintendent of Cavan Garda Station to succeed the late Superintendent Frank McCague. Naïve of Wexford where he won College’s and All Ireland minor medals. He served in Dublin Cork Westport and Granard before coming to Cavan as Inspector in 1964. He was promoted to the rank of Superintendent in 1967 and is at present a leading member of Cavan Angler’s Club and Lough Sheelin Protection Committee.
To alleviate the car parking chaos in Cavan town the County Engineer Roy Hayes brings suggestions to the Cavan Urban Council for the introduction of one way traffic in the town which is promptly dismissed as unworkable. There are presently three car parks in Cavan at the Egg Market Town Hall and a new one being developed on the site of the old Nurse’s Home in Church Street.
Robert Grey Mons Terrace accompanied by his wife Molly is made a presentation by his colleagues in the Post Office on the occasion of serving forty five years in Cavan Post Office. Veteran of World War 1 where he fought in the front lines. He joined the British Army at 14 and was back in Cavan before he was 19 having witness the worst atrocities ever perpetrated on mankind. He served the British Legion as overseer of the Ex Service Men’s Hut in Farnham Street and along with Cecil Tilson worked tirelessly in the cause of the heroes who fought in the trenches all over Continental Europe in the cause of Peace. Bobby who was nicknamed ‘Worm’ Grey is seen here receiving the presentation from Tommy Hughes Overseer Cavan Post Office and in attendance are Kevin Kilduff Mollie Grey Annie Brady Chief Telephonist Tommy Hughes Bobby Grey and Frank McManus.
Michael Young Matthew and Michael Connolly Farham Hotel Limited decide to sell the Farnham Hotel which they purchased from the Tully family some few years ago.
Death of one of Cavan’s most successful and promising business men Andrew ‘Andy’ Breslin at Jervis Street Hospital Dublin after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude. Native of Shankill Andy was an outstanding person known and highly respected throughout a large part of Ireland where he was admired for his business acumen and foresight. Andy did not receive any formal education and was almost illiterate owing to the fact that in his youth he was continually ‘hired out’ to farmers in Cavan and other adjoining counties. Tough hard upbringing in an Ireland where there was little or no assistance for young or old. The hiring fair was held each May and November Fair Day at Belford’s Corner in Cavan. Later Andy emigrated to London and quickly learnt the rudiments of business through his observation and application to hard work. Andy had flair and talent and when he returned home he set up the first Car Hire firm in Cavan town quickly adding to his splendid fleet and changing the cars each season with the result that Andy Breslin was a bye word for good value sound motoring and excellent value. In latte times he set up branches in other large provincial centres as well as Dublin and was able to compete with the National Car Renters meeting clients at the airport or shipping terminals. He never missed an opportunity to promote the Andy Breslin name and had a vintage Austin Car which figured in parades weddings Santa’s transport at Christmas etc. Andy was clever and away ahead of the opposition even in the way he presented himself tall handsome and always clad in a brown mohair coat which lent him the air of being well off. He recently acquired the long established premises of Byer’s on the corner of Main Street and Bridge Street where he set up a state of the art car showroom and administrative office. Andy was called away just when he was about to achieve his goal of great achievement and business success on a national scale. Nobody in Cavan quite had the same flair presence and business acumen of the late Andy Breslin. He is survived by his wife Mary sons Andrew and Declan and daughter. Six brothers Patrick and Thomas in Belfast Joseph London Michael Garage Proprietor Kells Jimmy Shankill and Charlie Corlurgan two sisters Mary Watterson London and Kathleen McGovern in Glasgow. There was an overflow attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry.
First signs of real Spring when Alice Power daughter of Kathleen Power Wolfe Tone Street aged nine and her ten year old brother Edwin pick a beautiful bunch of primroses in the Killeshandra Arva area. They were accompanied by their uncle well known Anglo Celt employee Sean McCann Wolfe Tone Street.
Death of Hugh Fitzpatrick Military Row at the age of 86. He was a long time employee of M’S George Fegan and Company Cavan. The family were very deeply involved with GNR Railway Station in Cavan with both his brother Frank and his father working there. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery with Father ABC McGrath officiating.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Maisie Maguire Turf Accountant Farnham Road on the death of her brother Monsignor Michael Holden at the age of 46 in San Antonio Texas after a brief illness. He was a most popular Pastor and was ordained priest in June 1946 at Saint Kieran’s College Kilkenny.
April 4th 1969 Tom Fitzpatrick makes an impassioned plea to the Minister for Health to locate without any delay the new Regional Hospital in Cavan as recommended by the Fitzgerald report. Saying that the Surgical Hospital had served the people of the area but was in a deplorable dilapidated condition and was not fit for purpose. Further investment in the unit was a complete waste of money. The old Saint Felim’s Hospital is now over 150 years old while the medical centre in Cavan at Lisdarn was purpose built for a TB Hospital and was occupied in 1943 for such purpose replacing the old Santorum which now acts as the County Clinic. Cavan is the logical geographical location for residents of Longford Leitrim Monaghan and Meath. The ideal site is at Lisdarn which has won the Roadside Garden competition for the last few years and additional lands are available adjacent to the site. He urged the Minister to make Cavan his priority before some catastrophe hits this border area. ‘There are enough hospitals in Dublin to cope with the demand while Cavan languishes right there at the bottom of the pile.
Tom and Kathleen Wilson together with their families announce the official opening of ‘The American Bar’ which they recently purchased from Peter Soden and family who have returned to America. Cabaret in the lounge on Easter Sunday night features Paddy Noel and the Signs’ The Wilson family extend best wishes to Mr M Smith and Miss S Tully who are getting married shortly.
‘Popsville ’ with PJ Carroll makes its debut in the Anglo Celt. It is labeled the column that captures scene. This week features Dermot Hegarty Tony Kenny and The Sands Larry Cunningham Dag Carroll and the Naval Trixons Joe Mac and the Dixies and the lady of the moment Anna McGoldrick who has won a record six consecutive times on ‘Opportunity Knock’s with Hughie Greene on ITN.
Cavan National Council for the Blind 1969 Chairman J H Faris Vice Chair James Smith Rev George Millar Dr FPE Smith Secretary Mrs JA Dawson Treasurer JE Ashe. Delegates from Cavan Arva Gowna Dowra and Ballyjamesduff attended. Eileen Lynch a native of Kerry and now resident at 79 Church Street Cavan in her report travelled 12,290 miles giving 226 lessons in Braille Moon and Crafts many of which were on display at the AGM. Ten new radios delivered 18 exchanged. She paid tribute to Paddy Smyth Smyth’s Electrical for his outstanding high standard of servicing the Associations radios in the Cavan area and the reasonable cost levied for his services by Smyth’s. In conclusion Miss Lynch said that from the meager funds available she delivered forty parcels at Christmas together with coal and briquettes to those in need. Bishop Moore and Father Gargan paid tribute to the outstanding work of the Association and iii particular the heroic work of Eileen Lynch the Home Teacher. Miss Keane Dublin and Miss Wade the Secretary of the National Radio Committee paid tribute to the great work being carried out in Cavan ensuring that those afflicted with blindness can take their place along with able bodied people in the community.
April 11th 1969 Death of the legendary painter and decorator Andrew ‘Andy’ Brennan Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 80 at his residence. He was an old and very respectable member of the community and was known for his great ability and wit. He was a veteran of World War 1 fighting in the front line on the battle fields of the continent. Later he established his own painting and decorating business in Cavan and to call Andy a genius is no exaggeration. He could paint any scene on canvas or fire guards and specialized in historical places of interest in the county like Clough Oughter Castle Saint Mary’s Franciscan Abbey Cavan and the national places of interest like the Custom’s House. He was able assisted by his son Dennis ‘Dinny’ who acquired similar status. In later times Andy Brennan became a cult figure with people realizing that he spoke with great wisdom wit and humour and he was always surrounded by a crowd particularly in McGinnity’s where he held court. In an age of characters Andy Brennan was the greatest of them all. He is survived by his two sons Francis and Dennis one daughter Mrs Cissie Smith 2 Saint Phelim’s Place. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from his residence to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery .
Death of Margaret Mary Reilly 21 Connolly Street after a short illness borne with courage and resignation to God’s Will. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs P Reilly who were well known highly popular citizens of the town. She is survived by her sister Dorothy Reilly aunts uncles relatives and many friends Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery on Easter Sunday morning.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates The Holy Thursday Blessing of the Oils Mass in the Cathedral. He w as assisted by Fathers Terry McManus Patrick Mallon James Carroll Augustine Leydon Benny Maguire Paddy Brady Colm Hurley and Sean Brady. The Master of Ceremonies was Father PJ Gargan Adm. Father John Murphy was deacon Frank McKiernan and Charlie Heerey sub deacons and Father Gerry Kearns was the cross bearer. The Mass of the Last Supper was celebrated by Father PJ McManus MC Father PJ Gargan while the deacon was Father Colm Hurley and the cross bearer was Father Gerry Kearns. Father Des O Dowd celebrated the Good Friday Mass in the Cathedral and deacon was Father Benny Maguire and sub deacon Father Sean Brady. The MC was Father Gus Leydon. The Passion was read by Fathers ABC McGrath James Carroll and Torlac O Reilly. The Bishop Austin Quinn presided at the Holy Saturday Vigil in the Cathedral where Father Des O Dowd was the principal celebrant deacon Turlough O Reilly and sub deacon Father John Murphy with MC Father PJ McManus. The blessing of the Paschal Candle Renewal of Baptismal Vows Reading of the Lessons were all guided by the commentator Father PJ McManus. Historical occasion in the Cathedral as Father ABC McGrath Musical Director and Organist introduces his new mixed choir for the very first time. The soprano section was a welcome addition and complimented the tenor sound to perfection. The congregation welcomed this big change in the Liturgy with prolonged applause at the close of the Ceremonies.
Mary Glavey a native of Athlone and well known Chiropodist in Cavan opens her new ‘Cosmetique’ in Town Hall Street (McManus’ Chemists) specializing in exclusive cosmetics and beauty treatments. Ann Fahy is the Consultant beautician and is available to impart advice on request.
April 18th 1969 County Engineer Robert Hayes introduces the BKS Consultants report on the future of traffic flow in the town to met by a stone wall of Councilors at Cavan Urban District Council all asking that more car parks be provided rather than a one way system of traffic flow introduced despite the fact that we are informed by Mr Hayes that the ‘Traffic situation in Cavan is chaotic’!
Members of the staff of Tractamotors involved in serious collision with a lorry outside Ballinagh on their way from work at 9:30 on Wednesday. The driver of the car Patrick Reilly was killed instantly when his car was in collision with a lorry which had pulled in to let off a passenger just outside the village of Ballinagh. The injured were all ferried and detained in Cavan Surgical Hospital Peadar Corr aged 19 Coronea Bernard Fitzpatrick Keevy Cornafean aged 16 Seamus Mulligan aged 19 Killeshandra. Bernard Fitzpatrick was later transferred to The Richmond Hospital suffering from severe head injuries.
Michael Brady sells his fine pedigree bullock at Cavan Livestock Mart to a buyer from Portadown for a record £115.
Sign of the times and the rapid deterioration of Cavan Minor football as Donegal come to Breffni Park and defeat Cavan 4-6 to 1-7 in the opening round of the Ulster Minor Championship. Cavan led by 1-3 to 1-2 at the interval and were well on top in the first half but in the last quarter Cavan ran out of steam as Donegal piled on the pressure before a very small attendance on a dry over cast day to run out convincing winners. Pat Kilkenny Oliver Leddy and Mark Goldrick were among the better performers for a very poor Cavan team.
CYMS Snooker winners Eddie Allen Junior champion Edward Smith Senior Runner Up Bernard Sharkey Senior champion and Dominick Junior Runner Up . Trophies presented by Father Des O Dowd Spiritual Director Cavan CYMS.
Death of Kate Keogh Rathcorrick in Saint Felim’s Cavan. Her husband died only a few months ago. She was a woman of boundless energy Christian faith and charity and the house was known for its unbounded hospitality and generosity. She is survived by her sons Patrick Bernard and Matthew and one daughter Mrs Susan Donohoe. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Matthew Lyons Shantemon at Lisdarn Hospital after a short illness. He was a highly popular and most helpful member of the community being well versed in modern farming methods and passing on his knowledge assistance and equipment to other farmers and neighbours in the Shantemon Castletara area. He is survived by his wife Brigid five sons Tommy John Joe Matt Andy and Jim two daughters Kathleen and Mary. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara to Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
Father PJ McManus informs the members of the Committee of Cavan Credit Union at their meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall that the number of members has grown by 26 with £1,577 in funds and £1,301 in loans.
Cavan Bridge Championship is won by the old partnership of Surgeon Maloney and Gerry Hunt 2nd Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan and 3rd Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
Easter Commemoration at Killoughter cemetery at the grave of Staff Officer Michael O Reilly. Parade and colour party assembled in Redhills village to be accompanied by Saint Patrick’s Brass and Reed Band Bunnoe playing stirring Irish airs.` Rose Murray led the crowd in reciting the rosary in Irish while Michael Murray from Cavan town read ‘The Army Council Statement’. The Proclamation was read by Charlie Boylan . Liam Mimnagh Chairman of the Roger Casement Branch Cavan presided. On Sunday a colour party marched to the Courthouse where a wreath was laid of Irish Lilies and Tony Brady sounded the last post after Willie Mimnagh had led the crowd in reciting the rosary in Irish. The colour party were Hughie Smith Richard Cassidy Eamonn Greenan Benny Little F Gilsenan M Mulraney Charlie Duke T Corr and T Reilly.
Mark O Hanlon son of Willie and Nuala O Hanlon Drumelis proudly displays the magnificent 5 lbs 7 ozs brown trout his father Willie caught on Lough Sheelin last Wednesday night. Willie was fly fishing with a ‘sooty olive ‘ fly and landed the fist at about 8 pm. With his son’s Mark assistance Willie landed the fish after 15 minutes strenuous play.
April 25th 1969 At Cavan Golf Club George McClarey and Jim Rafter win the Committee Prize with an impressive score of 65 ½ nett.
Cavan Badminton Club hold their first dinner dance and presentation of trophies in the Lodge Lough Gowna. Pictured are Gertrude Scully Sheila Cosgrove ~Edward English Margaret Crowe Una Carolan Lauri McConnell Stephanie Quinn Father Desmond O Dowd who made the presentations Eilish McEntee Secretary Dessie Maguire Frank Glancy Captain Norman Cinnamond Chairman Dickie Mullery David Small and Rita Kelly.
Cavan led by Charlie Gallagher defeat Down 1-10 to 1-9 to win the McKenna Cup at Pearse Park Ballybay. Cavan played with the strong wind in the first half and were totally dominant at midfield and not at all flattered by their 0-7 to 0-2 lead at half time. Down started the second half in a whirlwind but Cavan contained them and ran out more convincing winners than their one point win would suggest. The main complaint that Eamonn Gaffney had with the set up was that the game started 15 minutes late and there was no public address to tell the large crowd what was happening. Cavan Paddy Lyons Enda McGowan Garret O Reilly Frankie Dolan Pat Tinnelly Tom Lynch Brendan Murtagh Ray Carolan Hughie Newman Gene Cusack John Joe O Reilly Phil Murray Hughie McInerney Declan Coyle and Charlie Gallagher. Subs Steve Duggan for Tom Lynch Brendan Donohoe for Garrett O Reilly and Tom Lynch for Ray Carolan.
Big Mick Lynch former Cavan and Butlersbridge footballer lines out with Dublin in a senior challenge against Louth in Ardee. Mick is a former Bohemians Waterford and League of Ireland footballer.
Return of the very famous ‘Harlandic’ male choir to Loreto College sponsored by Cavan ICA. They will sing all the old favourites from the musicals and Gilbert and Sullivan operas.
Preparations are almost complete for the eagerly awaited Gaelic League Ard Fheis to take place in the Ulster Arms over the weekend May 4-6th 1969. All enquires to Seamus De Faoite ‘Aileach’ Highfield Road . Phone 327.
Michael Matthew Connolly and Michael Young Ashe Street trading as Farnham Hotel Limited sell the hotel at auction to George Donohoe for less than £40,000. George is proprietor of the ‘Green Lizard’ Motel in Arklow and is a native of Ballyconnell married to the former Ailish Brady also from Ballyconnell. They have a large family and will live in the hotel. Murphy Quinn along with Murphy Keogh Dublin were the auctioneers while Tom Fitzpatrick TD Solicitor had carriage of sale.
May 2nd 1969 Seamus Munnelly wins the Tractamotors Trophy at Cavan Golf Club with an impressive 65 nett playing off a handicap of 18. Sean McSherry playing off 13 was second with 66 nett. The highlight of the competition was the hole in one at the par three151 yard second hole by well known mobile chip operator Pat Cahill. In the ladies section Bridie ‘PA’ Prize was won by Mrs Benny Hickey with 39 ½ nett. Mrs E Boyle was second .
Saint Patrick’s College Cavan are second in All Ireland Junior Red Cross tests in Saint Michael’s College Aylesbury Road Dublin. Pictured are Father Augustine Leydon Manager Damien Traynor Bailieborough Gerard Ollwill Killeshandra and Philip Lynch Bailieborough.
Louis Blessing Cavan All Ireland footballer and single handicap golfer takes up angling with great success catching a 3 ½ lbs specimen brown trout on the local river between Carrigallen and Arva.
Bernadette O Reilly daughter of John and Mrs Brigid O Reilly Golf Links has adopted a tame cock pheasant that has come to live with the family and is fed along with the domestic fowl. The pheasant followed her along the path of her return journey from Lisdarn Hospital where she was delivering a parcel from her father who is the proprietor of the nearby shop.
Father PJ Gargan Adm calls a meeting for Saint Augustine’s Hall with a view to considering the possibility of organizing a Parish Council.
Fathers Pat Donohoe and Kevin O Rourke on holidays from the mission fields of Korea where both are working with the Maynooth Mission to China Dalgan Park. This is Father Kevin’s first visit home while Father Pat was home four years ago.
Bridge Mitchell Cup N/S Dr Martin and brother in law Surgeon Bertie Cullen. Best Gross Father Thomas Woods and Gerry Bradley E/W Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald. Best Gross Mr and Mrs Hardiman.
“Prams and Folders by Pedigree and Lansed Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88 Radio Electrical and TV”
Michael Valentine ‘Val’ Doonican after his sell out three week stint at the London Palladium is on a 26 show tour of Ireland taking in all the main population centres. All his records since his initial Number 1 with ‘Walk Tall’ have been huge hits and the tour is being promoted by well known showbiz impresario Nelius O Connell who was Bes Man at Val’s wedding to Lynn. Both are native of Waterford.
May 9th 1969 Margaret Josephine English daughter of Eamonn and Margaret English Church Street is appointed a consultant with Midland Regional Tourism and will be in attendance at their office along with Ann Cullivan Cathedral Road who is in her third year during the upcoming tourist season which is expected to reach new heights. Margaret has experience of the tourist trade in Switzerland and the USA and is a past pupil of Saint Clare’s School Cavan.
Cavan Motor Club hold a very successful Auto Cross at Farnham where there were 37 entries from all over the North and midlands. The Avon Lounge trophy was won by Charlie Irwin of Castletroy county Tyron while the county Cavan winners were L O Reilly Ballyjamesduff and P Cahill also from Ballyjamesduff. The ladies section was won by D Yeates Dunboyne. There was an entry of thirty seven for the event held in pleasant dry conditions on the lands of Farnham Estate.
Dermot Smith Earlsvale Road and John O Connor team up to being us ‘Lough Gowna’s Lovely Shores’ written and arranged by Dermot Smith and ‘The Lakes and Vales of Breffni’ written by John with music by Father Torlac O Reilly. The Orchestra are the ‘Cavanaires’ most of whom are members of the well known local Navak Showband and include Gerry Graham tenor guitar Leo Ronan on bass guitar Bill McCusker on the piano and Dermot Smith on the Cordavox. The backing group are all girls and include Sheila McGinnity Brid Gallogly Nuala Bornemann Rita Higgins and Sally McKenna. The recording on the Emerald label was facilitated by John McCormack manager of Big Tom and the Mainliners who record on the same label. An initial run of 1,000 records are on release and available in all record shops in the area.
Cavan’s first ultra lounge bar is opened by Tommy F O Reilly in Killeshandra and will seat 200 patrons. Most nights Tommy entertains the crowds on his own but at the weekend all the top groups in the area are on stage. Tommy is 11 years in business in Killeshandra and the pub are holders of the County Ca van skittles titles and the Phoenix trophy for the last four years. J McGerty Carrigallen was the main contractor while Sean O Donohoe Dublin supplied the counter and bar fittings.
At the age of 21 Bernadette Devlin becomes the youngest ever woman to sit in Parliament at Westminster after winning the Mid Ulster By Election. Speaking after her election she said “I was elected by the oppressed people of Ulster and I will work for them”
Seamus De Faoite Secretary of the local organisation for the Gaelic League Ard Fheis presents the trophy for the ‘Best Window Display’ to Vera Gilchrest proprietor of Vera Brady’s Auburn House. The competition was sponsored by Cavan Chamber of Commerce.
Death of the very well known highly popular Patrick J Galligan Silchester Park Glenageary Dublin and formerly Bridge Street Cavan where he and the family were in business for many years. He was extremely popular in Cavan where he grew up and was a leading member of Cavan Slashers for many years being secretary of the club for some time. He won a senior championship medal with the Slashers when they beat Cornafean in the famous ‘hurricane’ final of 1941. He was the holder of a number of Ulster senior championship medals and was a sub on the 1945 All Ireland team surprisingly beaten by Cork in 1945. He later went to Dublin and founded his own business empire. He was a most influential and well known business man in Dun Laoire and was a director of ‘The Eastern Tourism Board’ Secretary Dun Laoire Borough Tourist Association and a founder member of Dun Laoire Chamber of Commerce and Dun Laoire Rotary Club. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Death of Susan McKiernan at the residence of her niece Mrs S Walsh Salthill. For many years the family ran a pub in Bridge Street until her retirement some years ago. She is survived by a brother and sister. Funeral took place in Dun Laore.
Sudden death of one of Cavan’s leading business men Michael Cully Bread and Bakery Main Street Arva. He was an outstanding Cornafean and Cavan footballer having the distinction of scoring seven goals against Fermanagh in an Ulster Junior championship game in 1942. He won several senior championships with Cornafean and was a founder member of Arva GFC in 1942 winning a senior league in their first season. He was extremely well known in greyhound racing circles and owned several class greyhounds and being a founder member of Cavan Coursing Club. He is survived by his wife Kathleen two brothers Barney Dental Surgeon Derry and Tom Auctioneer Arva two sisters Mrs Maria Lamb NT Dublin and Mrs Bridie McGinley London. The funeral from The Sacred Heart Church Arva was the largest ever seen in the area and burial later took place in Coronea cemetery.
“New style pongo in Central Hall Bridge Street on Saturday and Sunday nights. Las Vegas style outfit. Admission 6 pence with free game of pongo on door ticket.
May 16th 1969 Death of Major General Eric Dorman O Gowan Bellmont Forest Cootehill on Sunday last.
Leo J Sheridan the American Ambassador to Ireland unveils a plaque at the birthplace of General Phil Sheridan on the site of his ancestral home at Killinkere.
Bill O Donnell Insurance representative is selling his house ‘Avontda’ in Farnham Road named the Auctioneer is PJ O Reilly of O Reilly Taylor Tweedy Cavan.
Father PJ McManus reports that the fledgling Credit Union in Cavan now has 152 members and shares issued to the value of £2,200 and loans of £1500 extended to the members. An Educational Committee was formed to visit households in the town outlining the benefits of joining the Credit Union.
Cavan Boy Scout’s vacate the famous Den in Bridge Street and split their activity between the completes section of the new Den in Coleman Road and Saint Augustine’s Hall where they will hold their meetings. The recently formed Breffni Boys Band have taken over the hall which is now known as ‘The Central Hall’
Charles Haughey Minister for Finance is dubbed ‘Robin Hood’ as his Budget introduced in the Dail raises taxes for middle and upper earners while increasing tax relief and Social Welfare for the less well off. Complete freedom from tax for sculptures painters artists writers and composers resident in Ireland.
Death of Mary Lee Shankill Lower at the age of 87 at her residence. She was an extremely popular person and known for her unstinted generosity and hospitality. She enjoyed perfect health up to a short time ago. She was predeceased by her husband Michael . She is survived by her nephews nieces relatives neighbours and many friends. Father Des O Dowd officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Over 1,200 pupils from the Secondary and Primary Schools in the area take part in the annual Kilmore Diocesan Liturgical Festival in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. The Festival was under the direction of the founder of the festival Father ABC McGrath Musical Director Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. Father PJ McManus celebrated the Mass where Father Desmond O Dowd gave the sermon. The lessons were read by Brother Cassenius Principal De La Salle School. Later auditions were held in the Poor Clare Convent where Rev Sean Lavery Choirmaster Dalgan Park Navan was the examiner.
CYMS Billiards 1st round Tommy McKiernan beat Sean McManus Edward Smith beat Peter Sheridan Mickey Breslin beat Oliver Malone Paddy O Reilly beat Jackie Murphy Kieran Cullivan beat Maurice Brady . Junior Robbie Dunne beat Peter Burns.
Cavan Lawn Tennis Club Farnham Street 1969 President Rev GCA Millar BA Vice President Surgeon Bertie Cullen. Committee Jim Hearn Pat Mohan Cecil Tilson Mickey Breslin Ken Ruddock Sheila Cosgrove Mrs Bulmer Mrs Tommy Owens Hilda Fairbrother Miss S Quinn. Secretary George Fairbrother is anxious to recruit new members for this once exclusive club and you can ring him on Cavan 47 or 225.
Bill O Donnell Superintendent New Ireland Assurance transfers to a similar post in Arklow county Wicklow. He is made a presentation by his friends in the Insurance business of a suite of Waterford Cut Glass at an enjoyable function in the Ulster Arms. Pictured is WJ McSpadden Regional Manager Bill O Donnell W Lambert Inspector and Peggy Rehill New Ireland.
Social and presentation in the Ulster Arms to the very popular Michael Murray son of Michael and Brigid Murray Breffni Terrace who is emigrating. The event is being sponsored by Cavan Gaels on Friday 23rd May with music by Des Jenkins and his Orchestra. Admission 12/6.
May 23rd 1969 Great news for Cavan town as the Buchanan report outlines Cavan as the logical economic centre for Cavan Monaghan Longford and Leitrim. Cavan is one of four centres that should be earmarked for development because of it central location and infrastructure. The others are Castlebar Tralee and Letterkenny. If the recommendations are acted upon industry and jobs will be located in these centres and form the future development plan for investment in rural Ireland.
Phil Murray well known Cavan and Cavan Gael’s footballer is appointed to the sales staff of Jackson’s Main Ford dealers Cavan.
More than 200 pupils from the local Technical School take off on their annual outing to Sligo and Yeat’s country and Bundoran and the amusements in five luxury coaches supplied by Jacksons Garage. The trip was funded as usual by their saving scheme in the Post Office which is in existence and meant that the best of everything was provided for them on their day out.
Smyth and Company Balbriggan announce an extension to the textile factory in the Lake Field Swellan with a spokesman telling the Anglo Celt that the workmanship and skill of the Cavan girls is far away above their expectation and as the market expands world wide they will be taking on hundreds of more girls in Cavan.
Death of Michael ‘Mick’ Smith formerly the Courthouse in New York where he emigrated to in 1925 being home only twice and the last time was just two years ago. He was son of Joe and Mrs Smith nee McGurk and was educated locally in Cavan at the Boys School Creighan and later Cavan Technical School. He was an outstanding footballer in his youth lining out with Cavan Harps with whom he won a senior league medal in 1926 and acted as Secretary of the Club. He won a minor championship medal with Cavan Slashers in 1920. Like all the Smith family he was an outstanding handballer due no doubt to the proximity of the ball alley at the Presbytery. He won several Ulster Championship medals for Cavan and were just beaten by Roscommon in the 1925 All Ireland Final. He renewed acquaintances with old friends on his last visit home just two years ago. He is survived by his wife Winnie three brothers Peter Hughie and Barney Naas five sisters Sister Saint John Jersey City Winnie Nargi Rockwell New York and Kathleen Josey and Eileen Cavan.
Death of Garda John F Morgan Bawnboy at the age of 68. He was an outstanding footballer with Cavan and played in goals in the 1928 All Ireland defeat to Kildare. In the Ulster final his brothers Charley was in the Armagh goals while John F was outstanding for Cavan.
John Nallen Cavan Mayo and Galway inter county footballer leaves Ballyjamesduff and Cavan on promotion to the Ulster Bank in Limerick after six years sterling service to the community Castlerahan GFC and Cavan GAA. He led Castlerahan to the Senior Championship final in 1968. Played minor championship football for Mayo in 1948.Former member of the legendary Tuam Stars he missed out on two All Ireland titles with Mayo in 1950 and 1951 as he was working and playing in Galway- he played with Mayo the All Ireland champions at the opening of Breffni Park in 1952 crashing into his own man Paddy Irwin and sustaining three broken ribs. It was to be his good friend John Joe O Reilly’s last ever game for Cavan Incredibly he was back in Mayo and playing great football when Galway and his two Tuam star colleagues Sean Purcell and Frank Stockwell won the All Ireland in 1956.
Paddy O Reilly and Micheal Smyth promoters of the pop season at Cavan’s Town Hall are expecting to pack the venue for the visit of the world famous Freshmen managed by Oliver Barry. According to PJ Carroll in ‘Popsville’ the Freshmen’s latest single ‘She sings hymns out of tune’ is going be a huge hit.
May 30th 1969 Connolly’s Royal Pharmacy beside the Farnham Hotel announce the appointment of Phyl Brennan as Beauty Consultant specializing in skin hair and eye care. She has worked in Monaghan town and Roche’s Stores in Dublin.
The Fianna Fail ticket for the 1969 General Election is announced and includes Seamus Dolan Richard Black Cavan town and veteran politician and former minister Paddy Smith from Cootehill. Tom Fitzpatrick TD will represent Fine Gael John Tully Clann Na Poblachta while another popular local Tom O Connor is seeking a seat for Labour in Cavan.
Death of John Gaffney Saint Patrick’s Terrace after a long illness at the age of 52. Extremely popular John was quiet and decent who always obliged other people . For many years he worked in McCarren’s factory but in recent times was in charge of the farm and grooming the horses for show jumping events all over the country. He was an outstanding supporter of Cavan GAA and never missed a big game in Breffni Park Clones or Croke Park. He was a most popular quiet member of the community who worked unsociable hours in his love and preparation of the horses in McCarren’s stables. He is survived by his wife Maureen sons Eamonn and Sean daughters Rose Mary Patricia and Maureen three brothers Eddie in Dublin Christy and Pat in England. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Famous picture of Maura Maloney Choreographer Sister Mercy Producer and Maisie Magee Musical Director after Saint Felim’ s Hospital had swept the boards with their outstanding variety show in the Top of Breffni and the Player Will’s Trophy in Kilnacrott. Amazingly the Anglo Celt pay very little attention to the annual Tops of Breffni and coverage of the event is scant.
Death of Sister Mary Louis Gonzaga Barry a member of the Loreto College staff. Native of Kanturk in county Cork. She served in Gorey Rathfarnham and Dalkey before coming to Cavan in 1950. She celebrated her Golden Jubilee in August 1969. She was a grand niece of the first mother superior in Australia Mother Gonzaga Barry. She is survived by her brother Robert Barry Dublin and was aunt of Rev Anselem Barry OSB Glenstal Abbey and Sister Emmanuel Carmelite Order Ranelagh Dublin. Bishop Austin Quinn presided at the Requiem Mass in the College with burial in the College cemetery.
Death of Bernard Johnston Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 65 after a long illness at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. He served in the Irish Army for many years and later worked in McCarren’s Factory. He is survived by his wife Renee one son Patrick Kilnaleck three daughters Mrs J Rennicks Kilnaleck Angela Johnston Kilnaleck and Berta Smith England three brothers John Dominick and Frank two sisters Mrs L Cosgrove Emmett Place and Mrs N McMahon Lincoln England. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral removal and Mass in Saint Patrick’s Church Kilnaleck celebrated by Very Rev Patrick Canon Gaffney PP VF Crosserlough with burial later in Kill cemetery.
Fourth year students from Saint Patrick’s College on extensive historical tour of Boyne Valley conducted by Father Augustine Leydon and Dan Gallogly. The students visited Melifont Abbey and New Grange before stopping off at Bough Killinkere to view the homestead of General Phil Sheridan where a plaque was recently unveiled by the American Ambassador to Ireland.
Pictured at the presentation to Oliver Higgins and Michael Murray sponsored by Killygarry and Cavan Gaels are Patrick P Cahill Chairman Cavan Gaels Oliver Higgins and Michael Murray both employees of The Anglo Celt who are emigrating to Australia and Eugene Monaghan Secretary Cavan Gaels.
Cavan Sub Machine Gun Champions 1969 Pictured are Corporal J Mullaly Kilnaleck Lt George V Malone individual winner Corporal JP Little Denn and Private John McMahon Ballinagh 3rd individual.
June 6th 1969 Biggest field since 1949 as 373 candidates seek 143 seat and election to 19th Dail. Cormac Breslin Ceann Comhairle is returned automatically. Among the local well known runners are Tom Fitzpatrick TD John Tully TD Tom O Connor Labour J Caffrey Labour and well known local printer Richard Black who is running for Fianna Fail.
Seamus Fay Drumconnick well known local lilter wins the All Ireland lilting competition in Cashel. He first won the title back in 1959 in Thurles.
Phyllis McQuillan BA H Dip Highfield Road at the untimely age of 27. Native of Drumavaddy she was only married to John McQuillan well known hardware specialist in Provider’s for less than two years. Native of Drumavaddy she was a Secondary School teacher in the Royal School and worked also in the Comprehensive School in Cootehill and the Poor Clare Convent in Ballyjamesduff. She was educated at Ardkill and Crubany National School and won scholarships to Loreto where she excelled as the leading pupil in the school. She later won a scholarship to UCD where she took her BA and later her HDip. The pupils of the Royal School College lined the path to her grave in a memorable guard of honour. She is survived by her husband John and family in Drumavaddy. Father Des O Dowd was the chief celebrant at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial in Drumavaddy.
Death of Michael Nulty Glasdrummond Poles . He was chairman Poles CO Op and a member of same since 1950. He was brother of Rev P Nulty CSSP Philippines and brother of Mrs M Farrell Knockbride Mrs B Kelly Belfast and Mrs S Gentoski USA and Mrs S Roholm USA. Funeral took place from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Teresa Brady at the age of 75. Her husband died three years ago. She is survived by her sons Patrick John Thomas Hugh P and Eamonn two daughters Kathleen and Rita. Father Des O Dowd officiated at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery .
Three luxury coaches supplied by Maurice Jackson bring the pupils of the De La Salle on their annual outing to Dublin in brilliant sunny conditions. Their first port of call was to the Zoo and later they sampled the pleasures of one of Ireland’s leading seas side resorts when they visited Bray in county Wicklow. Brother Casenus Principal of the De La Salle Cavan accompanied the pupils.
Sean Walsh well known Cavan and Wolfe Tone Street resident and long distance swimmer plans to swim Lough Ness and Lough Lomond on his forthcoming trip to Scotland.
County Cavan GAA Sport’s in Breffni Park sponsored by Cavan County Board is the brainchild of Chairman TP O Reilly who is presenting the TP O Reilly trophy to the winning team. There will be athletics at all distances and many gaelic skill competitions.
Michael Gilheaney BCom is elected President of Saint Patrick’s College Union at their AGM In Saint Patrick’s College. Pictured is Very Rev Terence McManus President Saint Patrick’s College Patsy Lee Professor Saint Patrick’s College Dr Bertie Cullen Past President P McDonald BE Past President Bishop Austin Quinn and Father Ray Brady Secretary of the Union. Earlier well known RTE broadcaster Micheal O Hehir gave a lecture on Total Abstinence to the students union and staff assembled.
June 13th 1969 Father Anthony Kevin Smith O Praem is elected Abbott of Kilnacrott. He was formerly President of Saint Norbert’s College and succeeds the late Father Felim Colwell who died at Christmas. Father Smith is forty years of age and is son of Bridget and the late James Smith Corwina Mountnuggent He was educated at Garrysillagh NS Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and The Holy Trinity Abbey Kilnacrott. He was ordained in Kilnacrott in June 1955 by the Bishop of Kilmore Bishop Quinn. In 1959 he was appointed Prior and in 1966 President of Saint Felim’s College. He is brother of Garda W Smith Kilkenny and James and Owen Smith Mountnuggent and Maureen Carnock Stranraer Scotland.
James Galvin aged 86 uncle of Bill Galvin Cavan Post Office is pictured on a visit to Bill and Lily Galvin Drumnavanagh. He is a personal friend of the Archbishop of Liverpool. Pictured are Bill Galvin James Galvin and Bill Galvin. James emigrated to London in 1901 from the Westmeath Offaly Border and was Superintendent North London District Postal Services . He is the holder of a Papal honour and has done much to foster and promote Catholicism in London.
Death of Ben Gaffney former licensed vintner Upper Main Street at the residence of his brother JJ in Crosserlough. Man of immense build and Christian charity Ben was a regular at the 8 am daily Mass in the Cathedral and opened his shop with the shout each day ‘It’s a great day for Ireland’ no matter what the weather or the season. Ben was a staunch Republican and took a very active part in the War of Independence later taking the Republican side in the Civil War. He treated friend and foe with great enthusiasm and good humour. He was in business in the era of the poverty stricken ‘Half Acre and dispensed his grocery and provisions with great fairness and charity. If they could not pay at least they could pray for him. He was an outstanding member of Cavan Slashers and played in the senior championship with the Club and later played Junior county football for Cavan. He never missed a big game in either Breffni Park or Croke Park and witnessed all of Cavan’s All Ireland triumphs apart from 1947 when he hosted one of the biggest crowds in Cavan town with hundreds from Crosskeys making the journey to Ben’s pub to listen to the game. Famous footballing family he was an uncle of Hubert Gaffney the famous Cavan footballer of the 1950s and well known Dublin chemist. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Matthew’s Church Drumavaddy with burial in Saint Mary’s cemetery Crosserlough. He is survived by his brother John Joe and nephews nieces relatives and many friends.
Martin Crowe eighteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Joe Crowe ‘Dew Drop Inn’ is rescued from drowning in Annagh Lake where Marin a non swimmer ventured out over his depth only to be plucked from the water and safety by well known local Navak showband lead singer Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll. He did not require any medical treatment. Hundreds throng the shores of Annagh Lake with youngsters without transport using the American system of ‘thumbing a lift’ to the Sunkist shores of Cavan’s favourite swimming spot.
The Belgian students are back on holidays and working on the still incomplete Scout Den at Coleman Road. The remaining part of the roof is now being affixed while work continues with installing the flooring inside the Den. Optimists are predicting that the work could be complete by September 1969 but this is highly unlikely.
“Flats to let Farnham Street Cavan. Fully furnished sitting room kitchen bathroom and two bedrooms. Contact Kathleen Murray at Cavan 219”
Glorious day for first ever Cavan GAA sports day at Breffni Park with temperatures soaring into the 80s. Twenty one clubs 348 competitors but very small attendance. Cootehill were far away the dominant club and won both the men and women’s team event becoming the first holders of the TP O Reilly trophy and the PJ Duke Cup for best relay teams. 440 yards S Cassidy Swanlinbar one mile Jim Cochrane Cootehill in a time of 4:15:05 100 yards Hughie McInerney Redhills in an impressive 10.9 seconds 880 yards Sean Cassidy Swanlinbar 2:12:06 with Jim Cochrane and Steve Duggan in close attention. 220 yards S Cassidy Swanlinbar 2nd Niall O Brien Killygarry 3rd Joey O Keeffe Drumalee. 220 yards Ladie’s Ann Goodman Drumalee. 4*220 yards Relay 1st Cootehill 2nd Drumalee and 3rd Cornafean in 2 minutes:14 seconds.
Against stiff opposition the newly reformed Breffni Boy’s Band are places second at the International Band Festival in Monaghan .Pictured are the band with band master John Donohoe.
June 20th 1969 Cavan Constituency 3 seats nine candidates. Total valid poll 30,278 quota 7,466. First Count Tom Fitzpatrick Fine Gael 7,092 Paddy Smith Fianna Fail 6,380 Seamus Dolan Fianna Fail 3,563 Paddy O Reilly Murmod Fine Gael 3,548 John Tully Independent Republican 3,123 Richard Black Fianna Fail 2,212 Anderson T Fine Gael 2,194 J H Caffrey Labour 1,255 and Tom O Connor Labour 495. Tom Fitzpatrick Fine Gael Paddy Smith Fianna Fail and Paddy O Reilly Murmod Virginia Fine Gael were later elected with John Tully Independent Republican and former TD for the defunct Clann Na Poblachta losing his Dail seat.
State of the Parties as the Anglo Celt went to press. Fianna Fail 52 Fine Gael 34 and Labour 12. Labour lose heavily in every constituency outside Dublin. Jack Lynch and Fianna Fail likely to retain power with projected 75 seats. Big turn out in Cavan as late voters swarm to the polls after tea.
Ordinations at Cavan Cathedral include Father Leo O Reilly son of T O Reilly and the late Mrs O Reilly nee Smith Kilconny Belturbet. Rev Eamonn Bredin son of Mr and Mrs H Bredin Rossinver county Leitrim and Rev Dam Sheridan son of Mr and Mrs J ~Sheridan ~Glangevlin county Cavan.
Death of Margaret Mee Inishmore Butlersbridge . Member of a very popular distinguished family. Her husband died a few years ago.. She is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Mee Harriet and Hilda and one sister Mrs Willie Pratt Toneymore.
De La Salle Sports Noel Galligan’s team win the Connolly Cup while Charlie McDowell’s team win the Junior Cup at a very enjoyable sport’s day in Breffni Park with a good crowd of parents and families in attendance. Mixed Race 1st Jimmy Fox and Seamus Fox 100 yards Clyde Jenkins Obstacle Race Gerry Smith 100 yards 12-13 Michael Lyng Slow Bicycle Race JJ Conaty Relay 11-12 Bran Cullen Patrick Brady T O Connor and Johnny McCormack 100 yards 11-12 Brian Cullen 2nd Jimmy Fox 3rd Terry O Connor. 80 yards 10-11 for Richard Black Cup Fergus Costello S O Keeffe and Gerry Higgins. Father and Son Jack Brady and Philip Brady . Relay 13+ D Barrett D Kennedy T Johnston and Gerry O Keeffe.
“Business as usual Andrew Breslin Car Hire Main Street Cavan 42 Pearse Street Dublin Quay Street Sligo O Connell Street Athlone Park Street Dundalk and Market Square Bailieboro.
Voluntary labour continues to pour in for the building of the Scout Den at Coleman Road with Maynooth students Frankie Dolan famous Cavan footballer and Brian Smith Drumalee among the twelve hard working young men.
Long dry spell ends with many farmers failing to save their cocked hay and most of the grass cut still not touched.
Death of Frank O Rourke Tullac Mongan at the age4 of 52. He was in poor health for a number of years. Native of Ballinagh he is survived by his wife Nancy. There was a good representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Among those winning Scholarships to Saint Patrick’s College are Philip McMyler Cathedral Road Noel Reilly Ashe Street Martin Cosgrove ‘The Meadow’ Keadue Lane.
Eithne Reilly is placed first in Dublin Corporation exams and Meath County Council entrance examinations. Eithne is pictured with the other successful pupils of Loreto Commercial Course Cait Coyle 2nd in Cavan County Council Marie Goodman 3rd in Cavan County Council Margaret McPhillips 1st in Cavan County Council and Meabh Elliott 3rd Meath County Council 6th Cavan County Council and offered a place with Dublin Corporation and ESB.
Anna lee’s Showband from Ballyhaise are looking for a new Manager and new Lead Singer. They will play Cavan Carnival on the first Sunday of the event in July.
Cavan are very unimpressive in their 1-9 to 2-4 victory over Fermanagh in the first round of the Ulster Championship in Irvinstown. Cavan now play a very strong Derry side in the Ulster Semi Final at Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones on Sunday June 29th with Eamonn Gaffney commenting ‘Hope Springs Eternal’!
June 27th 1969 Frances Donegan 23years old 3rd daughter of Inspector Sam and Mary Donegan Highfield Road is the Voice for Ireland’s first talking clock which will let you know the time within ten second of ringing up. She won the position from 300 specially chosen candidates for clarity and modulation of voice. When the Department of Posts and Telegraphs discontinued the service thirty years later they calculated that they made a nett profit of £16 million and made Frances a special Millennium presentation to mark the end of an era.
Fourteen year old Kathleen Leddy wins the Laird Cup and All Ireland title at the All Ireland Junior Ballad competition at Drumshanbo’s An Tostal 1969.
Charles Haughey new Minister for Finance that the half crown will cease to be legal tender from the first of January 1970 becoming the third coin to be axed in Ireland’s preparation for the new decimal currency.
Wesley Anderson a native of Arva and linotype .operator at Cavan’s Anglo Celt son of Mr and Mrs Jack Anderson Derrylane Arva is the official starter at the Royal School Sports held at Kilnavara. Senior Boy’s Championship H Williams 2nd A Smith 3rd C Morrow. Intermediate Boys 1st J Kane 2nd N Harten 3rd tie W Stewart and Winston Bennett. Junior Boys J Graham 2nd B Graham 3rd A Acheson. Senior Ladies E Cunniffe 2nd B Cunniffe and 3rd K Irwin. Intermediate Girls A Stronge 2nd J Vance 3rd A Armstrong. Junior Girls 1st S Byers 2nd W Goodwin and 3rd H McMullen. Senior Mile H Cunniffe intermediate mile J Kane. Senior Shot A Smith Intermediate Shot Winston Bennett. Junior overall for the McNally Cup tie S Byers and A Stronge. Senior Girl’s overall for Past Pupils Cup E Cunniffe who also won the senior ladies 880 yards.
New £400,000 Grade A ‘Lough Oughter Hotel (sketch) for Rann/Lough Oughter to be opened in Autumn 1970 and is being promoted by AR Thompson and Partners Belfast. The hotel will consist of 50 twin bedrooms with shower and bathroom 40 villas accommodating up to eight people each adjacent to the hotel and on the shores of Ireland’s leading coarse fishing centre. Modest Conference facilities with accommodation for 200 are being provided including facilities for translation with the very latest visual and audio aids. An outdoor swimming pool is included in the plans and the hotel will be open all the year round.
Sudden and untimely death of retired Garda William ‘Bill’ Gaffey at the age of 65 at Lisdarn Hospital. He was a native of Ballydangan Ballinasloe and just retired two years ago from active service after 43 years in the Garda. He served in Cootehill Ballybay and Monaghan before coming to Cavan 26 years ago. Bill was so popular during his time in Cavan that a special presentation was made to him on the occasion of his retirement. He was a kind decent honorable man who enjoyed the trust and respect of all. He was a gifted gardener and horticulturist and all his vegetables were grown from his own garden. One of Cavan’s strongest and hardest working me Bill thought nothing of digging out a side of a hill for hours on end and cultivated a couple of hillside sites in the town selling his high class produce to local shops. He had an immense appetite and was known for his great good humour and industry riding his bicycle right up to his last illness. He is survived by his wife Rose Anne son Garda Patrick Gaffey Greystones and Martin Saint Mary’s College Dundalk. He was brother of John San Francisco Agnes Gaffney San Francisco Mrs Mary Keane San Francisco and uncle of Rev Kevin Gaffney Rev James Gaffney and Rev M Keane. Bill was a brother of the late Michael Gaffey former Chief of Police San Francisco There was a large and representative attendance at the removal on Sunday evening and funeral from the Cathedral on Monday to Killygarry cemetery where his former Garda colleagues formed a guard of honour and carried the coffin to its final resting place.
Sean Walsh 19 Wolfe Tone Street is hailed a hero as he swims Lough Lomond two ways a distance of seven miles in 2 hours and 45 minutes during his recent tri to Scotland. Sean later described the conditions as deplorable which makes his feat all the more noteworthy.
Mr A O Rorke Farnham Street Kathleen Maguire and Kathleen Maguire Church Street draw ‘Pestrano’ in the Irish Sweeps Derby to be run at the Curragh on Saturday. The lucky seller was Phil and Nellie Gargan of the ‘Ritz Bar’ Church Street.
Convent School on trip to Dublin taking in the Zoo and Bettystown are accompanied by Eithne Maguire NT and Mary McGoldrick NT on an enjoyable trip on a glorious summer’s day.
The final state of the Parties after the election to the 19th Dail reads Fianna Fail 75 Fine Gael 50 Labour 18 and Independent 1. Paddy O Reilly John F Conlan Fine Gael and Independent W Fox are the new names in Cavan Monaghan . It is expected that three names will go forward for election as Taoiseach Jack Lynch Fianna Fail Liam Cosgrove Fine Gael and Brendan Corish of Labour with Jack Lynch expected to form the next Government.
County Cavan Golf Club celebrates its 75th Birthday with a series of tournaments and competition sponsored by local organisations and companies. Born out of Politics County Cavan is the oldest inland golf course in Ireland. It was first started by Francis Lough British Lord Lieutenant for County Cavan at Killynebber just beside his residence at Killynebber House in 1894. Member of Parliament and later joined the British Government as cabinet member representing the Liberal Party He was brother of Matthew Lough who owned Cavan’s biggest business at the County Cavan Stores. The first committee were Arthur Lough LCP Smith Solicitor HP Kennedy Solicitor later MP for County Cavan William Finlay Joseph Gannon ET O Hanlon and John F O Hanlon. The Club moved to bigger and more spacious accommodation at Drumelis in 1920 with a loan of £650 guaranteed by LCP Smith Andrew McCarren A W Gordon Henry McCauley FP Kennedy Solicitor Dr Bertie Cullen and John F O Hanlon. The new course was splendidly laid out by Rev Mr McMorrow later head of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The land was leased from Lord Farnham himself a keen eight handicap golfer for £110 for the year with Lord Farnham paying £55 for the grazing rights to the course. The first professional at Killynebber was ‘Red Jem’ Lawlor who was an uncle of the present Professional the legendary Phil Lawlor who took over from his uncle when the Club came to Drumelis. The present committee are President Dr BT Cullen Captain Seamus Fox Secretary John Brady Assistant Secretary Dermot Morgan Treasurer Tom Hickey . Committee Karl Bornemann Phil Cullivan Brendan Jenkins Leo McDonald Noel Martin WP O Hanlon Danny O Kelly and Dr FPE Smith. Ladie’s President Maura Cullen Captain Mary McCarthy Treasurer Kathleen Brady . Committee Mrs Liam Bogue Dolie Brady Margaret English Kitty Jenkins Maisie Magee Ann McEneneaney Eileen Maloney Maura Maloney Kathleen Morgan and Una Smith.
July 4th 1969 Jack Lynch is elected Taoiseach by Dail Eireann on a vote of 74-66. The other contenders were Liam Cosgrove Fine Gael and Brendan Corish of Labour. After receiving his seal of office from President De Velera the following cabinet was appointed Tanaiste and Minister for Health Erskine Childers Agriculture Niall Blayney Social Welfare and Local Government Kevin Boland Justice Micheal O Morain Finance Charles J Haughey Transport and Power Brian Lenihan Labour Joe Brennan Industry and Commerce George Colley Lands Sean Flanagan Defence Jim Gibbons Posts and Telegraphs Patrick J Lalor and Education Padraic Faulkner.
Dermot McCarthy Cavan County Manager and well known supporter of the Fianna Fail Party is appointed a member of the Mass Radiography Board by the Minister for Health.
More tragedy for popular Cavan hardware manager in Provider’s John McQuillan as his father dies suddenly while watching the Cavan V Derry Ulster Semi Final in Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones at the age of 82. He collapsed while watching the game and when brought to Saint Tiernach’s School he was pronounced dead by a doctor. He leaves a wife four sons and three daughters. John McQuillan’s wife died only six weeks ago.
Some of the machinery arriving from Switzerland in Smyth’s new factory in the Lake Field weighs over 5 ½ ton and a new extension is now being built to house the equipment and the new staff expected to be appointed shortly.
Death of John McDowell Termofeckin and formerly of Breffni Terrace after a long illness at the Cottage Hospital Termofeckin . He served in the British Army in India in 1907 and fought in the front line in World War 1 stationed in France. His wife died some years ago. He is survived by his sons Charles Dundalk and daughter Kathleen Termofeckin and one brother Ben in Mons Terrace.
Never venturing beyond mediocrity a 56th minute point by Sean O Connell gave Derry a much deserved 2-3 to 0-9 draw against a woeful Cavan side in the Ulster semi final at Clones. Derry dominated midfield and their forwards threw away chance after chance to give Cavan an undeserved second crack at the title. Cavan led by 1-1 to 0-3 at half time. Neither team on this form will go any further in this year’s championship. Brendan Donohoe was outstanding in the Cavan rearguard and he received adequate support from Enda McGowan Gabriel Kelly Hughie Newman tried hard in a beaten centre field while Steve Duggan Gene Cusack and sub Charlie Gallagher were the best of forward line who never got the supply to show their talent.
Kathleen Brady wins the Lady President’s Maura Cullen’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with Mrs RB Hickey winning the special prize and Muriel Doherty Best Gross.
Many prophets of doom line up to predict a very poor outlook for Cavan Carnival which is due to kick off on the 11th July and finish on the 10th August. The line up includes The Mighty Avons Annalees Joe Dolan and the Drifters and Tony Kenny and the Sands.
A charge against Cyril Duffy well known Cavan mechanic and hackney driver for dangerous driving of a motor car and being intoxicated at the scene in College Street when apprehended by Garda Danny Thomas on April 17th 1969 is dismissed by Justice Sam Shaw at Cavan District Court. George V Maloney appeared for Cyril Duffy while Superintendent McNally prosecuted.
Drumalee Camogie team travelled to Castletara to play Ballinagh in a camogie challenge and emerged winners 3-1 to 2-0 with Ballinagh leading at the interval by 2-0 to 1-0. Not one name on either side is mentioned.
The tricolor is raised high over County Cavan Golf Club as the Club celebrate their Open Week and Seventy Fifth Birthday welcoming golfers from all over Ireland.
Cavan Girl’s Club which is affiliated to the Cavan Branch Legion of Mary begins its summer season with a retreat in the Holy Rosary Covent Killeshandra a picnic to Killykeen where Mel Doherty Dermot Smith and Bill Henry entertained the girls with music and yarns. They recently drew with Cavan CYMS at Question Time where Bill Henry was the Question Master. Father Des O Dowd will lecture the Club on the importance of Temperance and the advantages of joining the Credit Union at Saint Augustine’s Hall. During the summer the girls will be coached by Patsy Lee in the finer arts of basketball and gymnastics. The Club recently donated £20 to Gorta for the Freedom from Hunger campaign.
Cavan Motor Club Treasure Hunt 1st Mervyn Johnston 2nd John Wood Oldcastle 3rd Brian Hickey.
With Father PJ McManus President taking a well earned rest Tom Hickey announces that the membership of the organisation in Cavan is now over the 200 mark.
Golden Pelicans for Pat Sharkey Drumalee Vincent Walsh Con O Dwyer Drumnavanagh Richard Black Farnham Road Benny Hickey Cathedral Road and Charlie Leddy 49 College Street Cavan.
Death of my Grand Aunt Mother Angela Maloney CSI late of 58 Main Street Pound Archway at Saint Hugh’s Convent Cleethorps Lincoln in her 90th year. She was 69 years in religion. She taught at Saint Joseph’s School Hanwell London for 44 years before being appointed Mother Provincial from 1947-1952. She was later appointed Mother Superior Saint Hugh’s in Cleethorps. She was a sister of Mary Josephine Smyth 60 Main Street Cavan and the late George Maloney Pound Archway and Margaret Green Mullingar.
July 11th 1969 Restoration work carried out on Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry at a cost of £5,000 is officially blessed and opened by Bishop Austin Quinn who was the chief celebrant of the Votive Mass with Father PJ Gargan preaching the Homily. Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry was built by the people of the area and opened in 1867 costing £1,300. The Church was dedicated on the 2nd February 1868 by Bishop Conaty and the old Stragelliffe Church turned into a school. The land for the Church was given by Major Saunderson who took the land from his tenants James Lawlor and Patrick Lee his tenants. The sand and stone left over was used by the parishioners to build pathways to the Church. The sand was drawn from Murray’s Pits Killygarry while the stone was hauled by horse and cart from Pullamore and Drumelis Quarries. The statues stations of the cross were all donated by local people and the magnificent stained glass windows were donated and installed in 1926. Great credit is due to local Architect Phil Cullivan for his design and scope and breath of imagination in designing the improvements and alterations for the renovations while Mr and Mrs Tom O Connor donated a field for the development of the site. No man did more than the late great Andy Breslin to ensure that this day would dawn. His enthusiasm generosity and energy were infectious and when others doubted Andy reassured and smoothed the path. He was on first name terms with all the voluntary help and led from the front with his energy and enthusiasm for this great project which Father Gargan hoped would be a monument to one so great and so generous to the people of his own community. The Epistle of the Mass was read by Brian O Mahony while ABC McGrath and the Cathedral Choir supplied the sacred music for one of the great liturgical occasions in Killygarry history.
Down the Ulster and All Ireland Champions are awesome as they cruise into the Ulster Final crushing Monaghan 2-15 to 1-07 at Saint Tiernach’s Park in Clones. Down will now play the winners of Cavan and Derry who meet in the semi final replay at Saint Tiernach’s Park next Sunday.
Cavan Carnival Committee 1969 Chairman Danny McHugh Vice Chairman Eddie Quinn Treasurer Michael Geoghegan Secretary Micheal Smyth Assistant Secretary Eamonn Gaffney Auditor Brian Coleman. Committee Jack O Reilly John O Rourke UDC Paddy O Reilly Jim Scanlon John Walsh Paddy McNamara Maurice Jackson UDC Gerry Maguire M Smith Saint Phelim’s Place Tommy Kenny Paddy Graham Kevin Kilduff Matt Donnelly Paddy ‘Rock and Roll’ Reilly Paddy Dunne Jack Galligan and Paddy McCarthy. Dancing 9-1 admission all dances 8/-. Origins and History of Cavan Town are detailed in Carnival press release.
July 18th 1969 Paddy Reilly Garage Proprietor and Clann Na Poblacht is elected Chairman of Cavan County Council. He succeeds the ageless Patrick Smith Cootehill.
Frances Sullivan youngest daughter of Doctor John F and Kathleen Sullivan Church Street qualifies as a physical education teacher at Sion Hill Blackrock Dublin. Frances is teaching in the Poor Clare Convent Cavan and the Poor Clare Convent Ballyjamesduff.
Nicky Smith son of Dr FPE Smith and Una Smith Nee McMullin qualifies as an Architect at UCD where he starred in sport winning ‘blues’ for boxing and swimming. The big hearted Nicky celebrated in typical style setting a new course record of 69 at County Cavan Golf Club and not even winning a prize for his trouble. On Monday morning Nicky flew out from Shannon en route to New York to take up a three month work experience with a world famous firm of Architects.
Man’s greatest adventure commences as Neill Armstrong Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins blast off in Apollo 11 en route to the moon where the Eagle is due to land on Sunday night with Neill Armstrong 38 year old Mission Commander due to be mankind’s first man to walk on the moon. The pilot of the Eagle 39 year old Buzz Aldrin will emerge next as Michael Collins 38 Command Module Pilot orbits overhead. They had a perfect take off from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday and carry the hopes and prayers of the whole world on man’s greatest adventure.
Jennifer Little daughter of Walter and Mary Lisdarn Cavan gets her wings as an Aer Lingus hostess. She was educated at Cavan Number 1 the Poor Clare Convent Alexander College and worked for a number of years in J Arthur Guinness
Rev Doctor George Simms Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland is appointed Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland at the Protestant Synod of Bishops.
Tragic death of Henry Kernaghan while felling trees at Farnham . Native of Monaghan he was well known in the Cavan town area. He was working on a large tree felling exercise at Farnham Estate when critically injured shouting to his colleagues to ‘fetch a priest and a doctor’ on June 14th last he later was transferred to Cavan Surgical Hospital but died one month later on June 14th of injures to his brain incurred in the accident. He is survived by his wife Alice two daughters Kay and Patricia one brother Tommy four sisters Mrs S Kay England Mrs K Donnolly Carrickmacross Mrs K McPhillips and Mary Kernaghan Monaghan relatives and friends. There was a representative crowd at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Lathlurcan cemetery Monaghan. Father Des O Dowd officiated.
Death of Katie Kelly Swellan Lower at her residence at the age of 75 after a very short illness. She was predeceased by her husband Tom eight years ago. Highly popular she was a very old resident and known for her welcoming nature and outstanding Christian charity and hospitality. She is survived by her sons Paddy and Tommy and one daughter Christina two sisters Mrs J Boylan Tullac Mongan and Mrs J Roden Rugby Warwickshire.. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery where Father De O Dowd officiated..
Death of one of Cavan’s best known business men Bernard ‘Barney O’ Reilly late of Bridge Street ‘McCaul’s ‘ at his residence Howth Road Dublin. He was a very respected business man and carried out an extensive trade from his well kept premises in Bridge Street. .
Students at Cavan Technical School sit the Intermediate examination for the very first time pictured
Cavan Girls Club on monthly picnic to Killykeen engage in all the outdoor games in dry sunny weather.
Death of Margaret Keyes Owen Roe at the age of 48 at Lisdarn Hospital. She was a native of Farnham and the family were well known highly respected members of the community. Welcome and hospitality always on the mat. She was married to a man giant Paddy Keyes who specialized in felling trees and al sorts of difficult strength sapping outdoor work for which thee was very little financial return. His mode of conveyance was a horse and cart and he kept the horse in the front garden of the house where there was ample fodder. She is survived by her husband Patrick sons Dennis and Patrick and daughters Valerie and Maria. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral and removal from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Old Cavan Barracks once occupied by the RIC and later taken over by the new Garda force in 1921 is condemned as not fit for purpose and is hurriedly evacuated be the force who recently bought Barney Corr’s opposite the Brothers School as their new headquarters. These premises are temporarily being occupied by the Department of Agriculture who are moving shortly to a state of the art premises formerly known as Mullery’s Garage and owned by Mighty Avons Showband drummer Brian Finlay Farnham Street. In the meantime the Garda have taken up temporary accommodation in Paddy King’s 87 Main Street.
On his first visit home from the USA since he left these shores 41 years ago is John P Martin Cloverhill. He was a mechanic in Gordon’s Garage and later worked in Mullery’s Garage in Town Hall Street. He emigrated in 1928 and had a distinguished service with the American Army during World War 2.
Famous photograph of the first CYMS outing to Butlin’s Holiday Camp Mosney county Meath as the passengers assemble for the bus at 9:30 on a dry but showery Sunday.
Joseph Bigger Nationalist MP for Cavan plaque will be presented to Kilmainham Jail by the McCracken family Belfast.
German students not here to build the Scout Den but for three weeks course in learning English. They are staying with local families in the area and the visit will be reciprocated by the Cavan natives visiting Germany later in the summer.
Wall to wall coverage of the 75th Anniversary celebrations at County Cavan Golf Club where over 700 competitors took part from 49 club in Ireland England Scotland and USA. Eight glorious days of dawn to dusk sunshine favoured the open week which was hosted by Cavan Golf Club led by genial local business man Seamus Fox who is Captain of the Club this year and features in a record number of photographs in this issue. Results Hibernian Insurance Eighteen Hole 1st Victor Millar 2nd Phil Cullivan and 3rd J McAlernan all County Cavan Golf Club. Guinness Open Fourball John Tidd and John McKiernan Belturbet 7 up. Brady Brothers Ladies 18 Hole 1st Muriel Doherty 2nd Una Smith 3rd Carmel McDonald all County Cavan. McCarren and Company Nine Hole Singles V Par P McMyler Dermot Morgan and 3rd J Murphy all County Cavan. Tractamotors Scotch Foursomes Phil Lawlor and Phil Donohoe County Cavan J Dungannon and F McCaughan Enniskillen Golf Club. Cavan Mineral Water Nine Hole Stroke J Ronnie Cooke Clones Fiona Smith Cavan and Dessie Donohoe Cavan. Player Wills Open Mixed Foursomes J McAlernan Cavan and Harry Bates Belturbet. Best Gross John Lennon and Margaret English. Anglo Celt 18 Hole 1st Jim Beirne (5) 3 and 2 up 2nd Father Pat Brady (16) 3rd Mick McCarthy (14). Ulster Bank Men’s Fourball 1st Niall Walsh (9) Strabane and C Walsh Belturbet. Bowmaker Men’s 18 Hole Stableford 1st PJ Quinn (17) Cavan 2nd Nicky Smith (6) 63 nett and new course record of 69. Best Gross D Maguire Clones playing off 5 and scoring 74. There were 98 entries for this Blue Ribbon event.
Cavan Motor Club Treasure Hunt 1st Mervyn Johnston 2nd Vincent Walsh Oldcastle and 3rd Brian Hickey Cathedral Road Cavan.
Castlerahan hammer a small poor and miserable De La Salle team 3-10 to 0-2 in the Urban Schools League Final at Breffni Park. Gerry Bradley Ballyhaise Chairman of the Cavan School’s League presented the trophy to the winning captain P Cullivan after the game. Tony Brady T Cosgrove S Brady S Kiernan T Farrelly S Murray T Kerrigan O Dwyer P Cullivan captain and Terry Keogan impressed for Castlerahan. Not one De La Salle player mentioned in the report. Templeport win the Rural League for the first time beating Kilmore in the final.
Cavan defeat Derry 1-8 to 0-6 in the Ulster semi final replay at Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones to qualify for a tilt at the All Ireland Champions Down in the Ulster Final at Casement Park at the end of July. Derry dominated once again but could not use the possession supplied by their dominant centre field. Cavan were on the ropes several times during the hour and should have been beaten but as the game wore on Cavan became more and more confident and ran out the stronger team. This time Tom Lynch put the shackles on Derry danger man Mickey Niblock and Ray Carolan and Hughie Newman got stronger and more dominant as the game progressed. Steve Duggan and Gene Cusack were fast accurate forwards that worried a pedestrian Derry defence when they ran at them particularly in the second half. Cavan led by 1-5 to 0-5 at half time.
Irish Independent Dublin 5 AM Monday July 2nd 1969 Neil Armstrong Commander of the Lunar Module ‘Eagle’ at 4 am Irish time this morning became the first man to walk on the moon’s crusted surface. Armstrong’s first words back to earth were “That is a small step for man but a giant leap for mankind” He began a description of his own footsteps in the small sandy particles under his feet saying “there seems no difficulty moving around”. Earlier at 9:17 pm on Sunday night Edward ‘Buzz’ Aldrin had landed on the moon’s surface watched by a world wide audience of millions. The landing could have ended in disaster as the computerized landing site was littered with rocks on the chosen site The Sea Of Tranquility. Armstrong grabbed control of the ship and headed to a level site almost four miles from the projected landing site.It cut the available fuel short and as it landed Eagle had only 49 seconds of rocket fuel left. After landing on the moon the astronauts ate breakfast and put on their space walking suits. Thomas Payne Director of NASA hailed the achievement and said that in the future space travel would become as popular as air travel and man will establish places of abode and colonies in space. Pope Paul VI speaking from his summer residence of Castlegondolfo outside of Rome greeted news of the lunar landing exclaiming “Glory to God in the Highest Heavens and Peace on Earth to Men Of Goodwill”
As Joe Dolan’s ‘Make Me an Island’ enters the British Top Twenty at Number 19 Gabriel Kelly makes a presentation to the Mullingar star at his record breaking appearance at Cavan Carnival on Tuesday night. Danny McHugh Chairman of the very successful Carnival is pictured with Joe and Gabriel. Phil Fitzpatrick Eamonn ‘Frosty’ Donohoe and the Serenaders play the Carnival next Sunday night. Buses from the Imperial Hotel every 15 minutes and no pass outs after midnight. Admission 8/-.
Oakvale Service Station scoops the overall prize in the Shell BP Clean Sweep for the best kept Service Station in Ireland. Dr TJ O Driscoll Director General of Bord Failte and Niall O Carroll Retail Sales Manager Irish Shell BP are pictured making the award to Michael Smith Proprietor of ‘Oakvale Service Station’ Cavan.
July 25th 1969 Man’s greatest exploration ends in triumph as Apollo 11 lands safely in the Pacific with the crew and craft picked up by a waiting USA Army Cruiser. Apollo 11 splashed down just before 6 o clock on Wednesday after just over a week in space which culminated in man walking on the moon for the first time with Neill Armstrong first out of the Eagle exclaiming ‘One small step for man one giant leap for mankind’. With this feat by man years of science fiction has now become fact with billions watching in amazement and admiration throughout the globe. As President Nixon put it ‘This is one moment in time where the whole world is united’ Neill Armstrong Mission Commander Buzz Aldrin Lunar Module Commander and Michael Collin Commander of the Apollo Shuttle will now spend 11 days in quarantine before being given a hero’s welcome in Washington where they will meet with President Nixon.
Drawings for new Technical School now going to be built at Drumbo after the intervention of Bishop Quinn offering a free site adjacent to Saint Patrick’s College. As Paddy Fleming presents the plans for the new hi tech school the members of the VEC express disappointment that no provision is made for the inclusion of a swimming pool with many of the members quoting the fact that 93% of school children are unable to swim.
Cavan Lawn Tennis Co Cavan Championships Pictured is Miss A McCabe ladies doubles winner Mrs J Russell ladies singles winner M Fleming mixed doubles Rev George Millar Chairman who presented the prizes George Fairbrother secretary P Moran winner men’s singles Una Hickey ladies singles handicap and ladies doubles champion.
Death of the very popular Kate Smith Annaglough in her 80s at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was a member of the well known popular farming family. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas some years ago and is survived by her daughter Kathleen McNamara Fair Green ‘Mrs Bud’ and one son John farmer Annaglough. She was sister of Andy Connell Kesh Bar and formerly Manager of Cassell’s 61 Main Street Cavan. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Drumnavanagh Resident’s Association Chairman Bill Galvin Secretary Seamus Munnelly Treasurer Con O Dwyer. Committee Josephine McEntee VEC Reggie McMahon and Karl Bornemann.
For the first time this year Eamonn Gaffney sticks out his neck with a confident vote for Cavan to defeat the reigning All Ireland and Ulster Champions Down in Casement Park Belfast. Cavan are in collective full time training in the Park Hotel Virginia under triple All Ireland winner and coach Mick Higgins. Derry will play Tyrone in the Minor decider with the stand priced at 10/- sideline seats 7/6 and ground tickets at 5/-.
Oliver Kane the well known Ballad singer and employee at the New Pin Cleaners in Bridge Street joins the local Navak Showband who are expertly managed by Willie ‘Boss’ McCormack.
Kathleen Sullivan Church Street wins the Ladies Captain’s Mary McCarthy’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. The runner up was Connie McEntee Margaret English Best Gross Kathleen Kenny best nine holes are pictured with Captain Mary McCarthy Secretary Ina Hickey and Treasurer Kathleen Brady at the presentation in the Club.
Famous picture of Cavan CYMS and its supporters and friends heading for a day out in Butlin’s Holiday Camp Mosney county Meath.
August 1st 1969 Dave Dee and friends over from London fishing at Lough Oughter and getting away from all the pop excitement.
Expanding ‘Berney Mastervision’ move to large imposing premises on Bridge Street Corner. Their business is going from strength to strength since moving to Cavan six years ago. The new premises were officially opened by William E Berney Managing Director of the company also in attendance was his son Robert Berney D Dunne Area Manager Michael Wall Cavan Manager Willie Steen Manager Cootehill. In the Cavan Branch James Weir is sales manager Laura Breslin Receptionist . The very busy modern service department is manned by Tony Tully Paddy Ronaghan M Brown Joe Good and Joe Mills.
‘The Hub Bar’ on the corner of Main Street and Bridge Street is up for sale as the proprietor Captain Michael J McDonald is retiring to live privately at Earlsvale Road.
Cavan Photographic Society are on their annual outing to the Shannon Boat Rally in Newtownforbes.
At a well attended meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall Father PJ Gargan presiding it was unanimously decided to form a Parish Council. The Cathedral area is divided up into five areas with three representative from each area. Butlersbridge will have two representatives Killygarry two Religious of the area one and Saint Patrick’s College one. All parishioners over 17 can vote for the representative in their area.
Girl’s School at Saint Clare’s will be opened in September it has been completed at a cost of £120,000 and consists of 16 class rooms Domestic Science Room and Assembly Hall for over 300 students and teachers. Separate toilet and cloakroom provided for each class and the school will accommodate 600 pupils and took just over 2 years to build. The Architect is Philip Cullivan.
Death of Patrick J Smyth in Providence Rhode Island at the age of 83. He served seventeen years in the Irish Fusiliers taking a front line role in World War One where he attained the rank of Sergeant Bugler. Mr and Mrs Smith Nee McGahon celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their wedding in 1963. He was son of the late James Smith College Street and worked as a compositor in the Anglo Celt before emigrating in 1920. James Smith died in 1930.
New cut glass facility for Cavan ‘Cavan Crystal’ on the Dublin Road which has been built at a cost of €60,000. The Managing Director is Peter J Murphy a native of Carlingford county Louth who has returned from America to manage the company having bee educated in Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. A number of apprentices have been taken on and will learn the art of glass cutting from experts who have been recruited from Galway and Waterford.
Sixteen Belgian students have been recruited to continued the ongoing work at the new Scout Den which is expected to be officially opened in September. The students are staying at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan for the next two weeks.
Cavan regain their Ulster title in glorious style at sun kissed Casement Park Belfast before an attendance of 45,000 beating Ulster and All Ireland Champions Down 2-13 to 2-6 after racing into an early lead playing with great enthusiasm and skill. Cavan were much the hungrier team and won the game at centre field where Ray Carolan and Hughie Newman reigned supreme. Only the brilliance of Danny Kelly in the Down goal saved the champions from a much heavier defeat. Cavan now play Leinster champions Offaly in the All Ireland semi final at Croke Park on August 24th 1969. Cavan were full value for their 1-8 to 1-2 half time lead and the game was sealed by a brilliant goal from forward ace Hughie McInerney four minutes into the second half. Gene Cusack was by far the most dangerous forward on the field and every time he got the ball he threatened danger. Paddy Lyons in the Cavan goal brought of a couple of spectacular saves in the Cavan goal. Brendan Donohoe curbed the threat from Sean O Neill even though the star Mourne man scored 1-3 of the Down total. Gabriel Kelly and Andy McCabe tackled hard and effectively blotting out the Down full forward line. Pat Tinnelly was outstanding particularly in the second half while the flanker Enda McGowan was an inspiration and never put a foot wrong all afternoon. Tom Lynch at centre half was magnificent and many of the Down attacks perished on this rock like performance. Hughie Newman and Ray Carolan were dominant at midfield all day and supplied their forwards with chance after chance many of them thrown away. John Joe O Reilly Declan Coyle Charlie Gallagher and Steve Duggan were great support for goal scorers Gene Cusack and Hughie McInerney. Pictured is Charlie Gallagher shaking hands with legendary Down captain Sean O Neill with referee Tom Johnston Fermanagh who was refereeing his first Ulster Final and all agreed he did an excellent job applying the advantage rule to effect particularly in the latter stages of the second half. Michael Feeney Secretary of the Ulster Council presented the magnificent ‘Anglo Celt’ trophy to Cavan and Cootehill winning captain Charlie Gallagher after the game. Scorers for Cavan Gene Cusack 1-4 Hughie McInerney 1-1 Declan Coyle 0-2 Charlie Gallagher 0-2 1 free JJ O Reilly 0-2 Steve Duggan Hughie Newman 0-1 each. Down Sean O Neill 1-3 (0-3 frees) Paddy Doherty 1-2 and John Purdy 0-1.
Cavan Ulster Champions 1969 Paddy Lyons Gabriel Kelly Brendan Donohoe Andy McCabe Pat Tinnelly Tom Lynch Enda McGowan Ray Carolan Hughie Newman Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Hughie McInerney ~Gene Cusack Declan Coyle and Charlie Gallagher Captain. Sub Philip Murray for Hughie McInerney In post match interviews an elated TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board explaiened the team were in full time collective training at the Park Hotel in Virginia and he knew that only a superhuman Down effort could thwart them in their pursuit of this Ulster title. He warned Cavan fans to be wary of over confidence against Offaly who are seeking their first All Ireland crown and will not be easily beaten. He paid tribute to the courtesy and co operation extended to the Cavan team and officials by the Ulster Council led by Gerry Arthurs the genial giant from Keady in county Armagh who was always a great friend of Cavan and actually acted as an umpire in the Polo Grounds. Many people thought that TP had run on to the pitch during the furious battle in the second half to tell the referee that the scoreboard was reading wrong but he was alerted by some of the Cavan team that someone in the crowd was using a whistle which was interrupting their concentration and alerted referee Tommy Johnson to this very dangerous interference. Michael Duffy Secretary of Monaghan County Board said that Cavan had improved with each round of the Championship being unimpressive in the first round against Fermanagh but their tenacity and never say die spirit carried the day against Derry when they looked dead and buried in both games. If Cavan can repeat or improve on this form they will succeed Down as All Ireland Champions. Hugh Daly Secretary of Donegal County Board said that Cavan’s win was no surprise they were just magnificent and goat better with every round of the championship. If they continue to improve they will land their sixth All Ireland crown in September.
The Lynch Brothers and the captivating Maureen O Brien from Kilnaleck will take the stage for Killygarry’s Ceilidhe and presentation of Junior League medals in the marquee at Cavan Carnival which is situated on the meadow of Mr Michael McGovern Pullamore who has two sons Packy and Seamus on the team.
Sharon Tate Hollywood star actress and wife of film director Roman Polanski is butchered to death by Charles Manson disciples who invaded a Hollywood Mansion at 10050 Cielo Drive and brutally murdered a group of people staying there including the beautiful Sharon Tate on August 9th 1969..
Cavan defeat Ballyjamesduff by nine matches to three in a senior tennis challenge. Winners for Cavan included John Smith Martin Coogan David Jackson Deidre Geoghegan Ria Hickey Geraldine Geoghegan Dolores Brady and Finian Farrell.
At Ballinagh Drumalee defeat Crosserlough 3-1 in camogie while Ballyjamesduff beat Denn 5-2 and Ballyhaise beat Castletara 2-0 to 1-2 with the energetic Eddie Brady refereeing all three matches.
To Corrigan ‘Tip Top Café’ Belturbet is appointed Manager of the very popular Annalee’s Showband from Ballyhaise.
President’s Prize Bertie Cullen’s at County Cavan Golf Club 1st George V Maloney and Mary McCarthy 2nd G Jacobs and Kathleen Sullivan.
August 8th 1969 Excavation work starts for the erection of the new Post Office on the site of the old Market House that had become and eyesore in recent years and adversely affected Cavan’s marks in the Tidy Town’s competition. Picture shows the Market House being knocked to the ground. The building was erected over 200 years ago and was known as Cavan Courthouse until the Grand Jury sold the Court House to Lord Farnham on taking possession of the new Courthouse in Farnham Street. Lord Farnham converted the building into the Market House. Concerts plays dances etc were held in the Market House which was Cavan’s leading entertainment venue frequented by some of the biggest acts in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
The High Court in Dublin rule in favour of Cavan Licensed Vintners awarding cost in their action against Brady Brother Marts preventing them from selling intoxicating liquor at their weekly Marts at Cavan Livestock Sales. Justice Butler overthrows the judgment of Justice S Delap on March 13th 1969 granting the license to Brady Brothers.
Over 400,000 music fans fail to be deterred by the lashing rain at Woodstock Festival near Bethel New York. Many of the fans under the influence of drugs or drink danced naked in the rain.
Gerry Bradley NT Ballyhaise and Secretary Cavan GAA Schools Board is made a presentation on the occasion of his departure for Dublin at a well attended function in the Ulster Arms Hotel. Pictured are Father Thomas Woods Very Rev NJ Comey PP and Oliver Young. Gerry received an electric cooker and Mrs Bradley a three core string of pearls.
Most Rev Dr Joseph Gray recently installed as Auxiliary Archbishop of Liverpool and a native of Bailieboro will celebrate the main 10 am Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan on Sunday next.
Gerry Egan and Danny O Hanlon Assistant Scoutmasters lead thirty young scouts on their annual camp to Lahinch in county Clare. Father Torlac O Reilly Chaplain will follow shortly.
Breffni Boys Band fresh from their bonanza at Cavan Carnival (profit for the venture is reported to be over £3,500) announce plans to build band rooms at Hourican’s Yard Pound Arch Way which they recently purchased from Joe ‘Bendy’ Fitzpatrick College Street for £300.
Canteen Of Cutlery at Cavan Golf Club is won by the very popular Sheila McDonald with 69 from sister Gertie Walsh 70 with Joan O Hanlon shooting the Best Gross of 92. Mrs Bate’s Prize was won by Margaret English .
August 15th 1969 British Troops armed with machine guns were welcomed into the Bogside in Derry amidst scenes of wild jubilation with residents singing dancing and shaking soldier’s by the hand. Earlier Bogsiders had repulsed the advances of RUC armed policemen in the worst violence seen in the city for years Then the army in jeeps and trucks helmeted and with automatic rifles and pistols with gas masks threw a wired cordon across the mouth of William Street. It was the end of three days of the most bitterest fighting in the area and residents advanced from behind their barricades to welcome the troops who stood immobile some distance away. Eddie McAteer the Nationalist MP for the area summed up the situation when he said “It is not that we love the British troops but we hate the RUC” At Least five people including a five year old boy were killed in the worst troubles in the North since the 1920s Hundreds of refugees have fled across the border mainly to Donegal but refugee camps were established in Cavan and Monaghan too with appeals for blankets and foodstuffs. More than 200 families have spent the last three nights in billeted accommodation in Buncrana county Donegal. Meanwhile after last week’s appeal by Taoiseach Jack Lynch Ireland’s Ambassador to the United Nations Cornelius Cremin delivered a call for a meeting of the Security Council for United Nations’ intervention in the North. Meanwhile in a joint statement three Northern MPs Paddy Devlin Paddy Kennedy and Patrick O Hanlon accused the Unionist Government of pursuing a deliberate policy of genocide against the Catholic population of the six counties. “They have now embarked upon a course of action similar in intent and method to the Nazi regime in its policy against the Jews”
Andy O Brien NT Crubany Cavan pictured is elected to Senad Eireann for the first time. He was nominated by the Fine Gael Party on the Agricultural Panel.
Pictured is the very pretty Mary McGowan Drumhurk Stradone who won the Festival Queen and Mary Connolly Cup at the ‘Back to Lavey Festival’ and was later nominated by the Royal Showband playing in the Sport’s Centre Cavan to represent Cavan in the Tramore Festival Queen competition during the Tramore Festival. Mary works with the Automobile Association in London.
Lieutenant Patrick Duffy is promoted to the Rank of Captain and Quartermaster D Company 8th Battalion Cavan FCA. Paddy is the local agent for the Department of Social Welfare in Cavan.
Auxiliary Bishop of Liverpool Doctor Joseph Grey a native of Bailieboro celebrates the 11:30 Mass in the Cathedral assisted by Fathers PJ McManus PJ Gargan Adm and on the organ ABC McGrath. Bishop Grey is spending a holiday in Bailieboro with his 80 year old mother.
The Anglo Celt reports on the tense situation in Derry as the North erupts in sectarian violence. RUC in riot gear and Paisleylites lay siege to the barriers protecting the Bogside in Derry where the Catholic population are embattled and hemmed in. John Hume MP Bernadette Devlin Ivan Cooper and veteran Eddie McAteer are all in the Bogside supporting the hemmed in residents. Taoiseach Jack Lynch calls for United Nation Troops to be sent to the border areas of the North as Harold Wilson British Premier remains silent. Later Harold Wilson flies home for one day to discuss the worsening crisis with Home Secretary ‘Big’ Jim Callaghan and it is decided to send in the British Army into Northern Ireland. True to form Harold Wilson returns to The Scilly Isles to continue his summer holiday while an embattled and equally out of touch Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chicester Clarke takes grave exception to “most unwelcome intrusion and comments of Taoiseach Jack Lynch in calling for United Nations troops to be deployed in Northern Ireland”. In Cavan a field hospital consisting of five nurses two doctors and five medical orderlies backed by a large number of military police is set up at Cavan Military Barracks to receive casualties and re direct refugees to other designated centres within the town. The medical staff are drawn from Saint Bricin’s Hospital Dublin and among the two doctors is well known local man Cmdt Benny Sullivan MD a brother of Doctor Jack Sullivan Church Street. During the week 56 casualties and numerous refugees are received at Cavan Military Barracks. Later on Thursday night a number of CIE buses pull up at the Barracks containing 116 men from the 10th Battalion Irish Army Cork .
Death of Susan Murray in London on Monday last at the age of 58. She was a very popular woman and was highly respected in her native town. Predeceased by her husband Frank she is survived by three sons John and Charles Cavan Hugh Scotland three daughters Mrs Roy Harrison Wolfe Tone Street Mrs Paddy Buckley Tullac Mongan and Mrs Hughie Sheridan Saint Brigid’s two brothers Patrick USA Frank England and four sisters Mrs Peter McMahon Breffni Terrace Mrs Charles Jackson Lake View Mrs Felix Sheridan Tullac Mongan Mrs S King England. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Cullies cemetery with Father PJ Gargan Adm officiating.
Facilities at Annagh Lake are being provided by Vincent Bartley owner for the Irish Water Safety Week where the instructor is Beatrice Maloney. Free transport to and from the venue are being provided by Hannigan’s Transport Ashe Street.
Harold Clarke aged seventeen from Thomascourt son of Mr and Mrs James Clarke is knocked down by a car on the main Cavan/Dublin Road on Sunday night. Harold was detained at Cavan Surgical Hospital until Tuesday last when he was released following treatment for concussion.
Expansion at Smyco Factory at Swellan with addition of new extension which houses sewing machines now working two shifts per day from 8 am to 4 and from 4 pm to 12 pm. Twenty five girls and three boys are now employed making high making high class ladies jumpers and cardigans etc from synthetic materials all being sewed together with electric state of the art sewing machines. Work is continuing in landscaping the entrance to this busy hub of activity.
Pictured are a group of German students now back home who enjoyed a three week language holiday in Cavan which they said was “most enjoyable”.
Another Jimmy Magee All Star match against the Cavan 1952 All Ireland Champions in Breffni Park in aid of the Boys Scout’s Building Fund. Included in the line up is Larry Cunningham Tom Dunphy of the Royal Showband Dermot O Brien Connie Lynch Paddy Mulligan Liam Campbell Big Tom McBride from the Mainliners and the incomparable Mick Lynch former Cavan and Butlersbridge star now playing top class soccer with Waterford and rugby with Bohemians.
Cavan Old Folks have their annual outing to Bettystown.
Win lose or draw there will be a reception for the Cavan team after the forthcoming semi final against Offaly at Croke Park. The Cavan Association in Dublin will host a dinner dance in the Clare Manor Hotel Malahide Road and tickets are available from TP O Reilly Ballyconnell priced thirty shillings each.
County Cavan Track and Field at resplendent Saint Anne’s Park Bailieboro hosted by Bailieboro AC in perfect weather conditions on a fast well presented track watched by a very large vociferous crowd. Joe Hopkins Cornafean winner of the 60 yards 100 yards with S Cassidy Laragh winner of the 220 and 440 yards. Jim Cochrane Cootehill won the mile with Brian McEnroe Kill second and JJ O Brien Cornafean third. Jim Cochrane returned to win the three mile with Brian McEnroe a fast finishing second with JJ On Brien Cornafean again in third position. The Under 16 800 yards was won by M Reilly Kill with P Hopkins Cornafean second and C Smith Kill third. Under 18 was won in brilliant style by Brian O Mahony from Killygarry second was A Martin Cornafean and third JJ Hopkins Cornafean. Ladies Sheila Cullen Cornafean won the 100 200 and was second in the 440 yards to her team mate Rose Brady Cornafean. High Jump won by P McCabe Laragh. Long Jump JJ Hopkins Cornafean. Under 18 and Ladie’s Relay Cornafean with Laragh winning the Men’s Senior Relay. Cornafean for the very first time won the Doctor Austin Quinn Cup for best team with a total of 61 points second was Laragh with 25 and third Kill with 19. Killygarry were fourth with 7 points.
August 22nd 1969 Mr and Mrs Patrick Brady 20 Saint Phelim’s Place celebrate the Golden Jubilee of their marriage. They were married at Saint Paul’s Church Falls Road Belfast on the 12th August 1919. The celebrant was Father P Connolly PP and they now have three sons three daughters and twenty one grandchildren.
Josephine Sexton pictured youngest child of John and Agnes Sexton Breffni Park and an employee of Cavan County Council is unanimously selected as the Queen of Breffni at Cavan Carnival winning the New Spotlight trophy.
Phi ‘Gunner’ Brady is nominated for the Scott bravery beyond the call of duty award when he disarms a young man who locked himself in a house in Doohamlet three miles from Castleblayney forcing the family resident there outside. When the house was surrounded by Gardai he asked to speak to Garda Phil Brady who went inside and reassured him disarming and arresting him.
Situation in Northern Ireland boils over with Cavan being turned into a frontier war zone town with the Irish Army under canvas in Loreto Woods and a field hospital set up at Cavan Military Barracks. Hundreds of refugees flee the Troubles mostly from the Belfast area and are accommodated in Saint Patrick’s College. Army Chief of Staff General Sean McKeown flies in by helicopter landing at the Terry Coyle Park. He is accompanied by Cmdt Benny Sullivan Medical Officer and native of Upper Main Street Cavan and brother of the legendary Dr John ‘Jack’ Sullivan Cavan. Harold Wilson British Prime Minister after consultation with Chicester-Clark sends in the British Army to quell the disturbances as the eyes of the world turn towards Ireland. The Army will assume control of the RUC and B Specials under the command of Lt General Sir Ian Freeland. Cavan Red Cross appeal for assistance and support as the Cavan Unit is mobilized for action. Uneasy calm prevails in North as people are asked not to visit Northern Ireland unless absolutely necessary.
Crowds throng Breffni Park for the appearance of the Jimmy Magee All Stars in aid of Boy Scout’s Building Fund. Pictured are Jimmy Swarbrigg Times Showband Jimmy Magee RTE Sean Og O Ceallacain RTE Liam Campbell RTE Gerry O Byrne RTE Sean Reilly Manager of the Fairways Showband Dermot O Brien Frankie Byrne RTE Mike Murphy RTE Greg Hughes Manager of Times and Offaly senior footballer Connie Lynch Manager of the Royal Showband Dermot Kelly RTE and Michael Clerkin a native of Aughaloora Kilnaleck and Release Records.
Dolie Brady’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Ina Hickey with 35 ½
Death of Bridget Reilly Emmett Place at the age of 75 in Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan. She was extremely well known and very decent charitable woman. She is survived by her cousins neighbours and friends. There was a representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Aidan’s cemetery Butlersbridge.
Northern Ireland Relief Shop opened Red Cross at 40 Bridge Street to receive donations of clothes food and cash open from 3-5 and 7:30-9 pm each day.
Hugh Gough the very popular and industrious Secretary of Cavan Tourist Board has had 3,100 enquires to his shop and licensed premises in Church Street so far this year. While calls to the Tourist Office manned by Anne Cullivan and Margaret English are a new record of interest in Cavan and its attractions.
Cavan Gun Club is revived after nearly ten years out of existence. President Phil Reilly Imperial Hotel Chairman Onslow Bredin Vice Chairman Garda Eddie Kelly Secretary Oliver Reilly Treasurer Andy Gilchreest.
Mohill under 18 team hammer County Cavan Lawn Tennis Club in a challenge in Mohill county Leitrim. Ann Goodman beat Miss M McGowan 9-10 and Finian Maloney and Ann Goodman beat P Gannon and M McGowan 10-4.
Sean Graham bets Cavan at 6/4 on to defeat Offaly in Sunday’s All Ireland semi final at Croke Park with Terry Rogers betting 10/9 each and 8/1 for the draw.
Cavan Shamrocks defeat Bailieboro 10-5 in the semi final of the AUL Cup at Tierquin. Short stars such as Rick Graham and Noel Smith Cavan led by 5-0 at halftime. Frank O Keeffe in goal was great Martin Clarke Tommy Murray sound cover John Sheridan Johnny Lynch Jackie Murphy and Frank Lyons were involved in every dangerous movement leading to the ten goals. Up front Damien Johnston was man of the match with great support from Eamonn Cusack and Gerry Egan.
August 29th 1969 As James Callaghan British Home Secretary heads for Northern Ireland on a fact finding mission Jack Lynch puts forward a ‘federal solution’ where he says social and economic difficulties can be overcome with the right goodwill on each side.
An inquest at Cavan Surgical Hospital returns a verdict of accidental death on Army Corporal E Walsh aged 22 Ballyfermot Dublin and Military Police attached to Cavan Military Barracks following a road traffic accident where Corporal Walsh lost his life. Paddy Cusack Solicitor presided.
The very popular Brother Augustine who has been 15 years in Cavan during which time he was a prominent member of the Cathedral Choir and Choir Master of the De La Salle Choir is leaving Cavan for Manorhamilton. Brother Philip who has only been one year in Cavan is returning to Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth to continue his studies.
Death of Marona Foster Newsagent Market Square. Well known newsagent Marona came to Cavan over 30 years ago and carried on an extensive business from her small well located shop in the Market Square. Outstanding business person Marona opened early in the morning to cater for the customers coming from seven Mass in the Convent. Foster’s was a meeting place for clergy and GAA people and seldom was the shop or the adjoining kitchen empty. If you wanted the news national local or international you called to Foster’s. Marona was ably assisted by her sister Christina who died only a few years ago and her brother Ned who died only a year ago. Marona was a founding member of the Cavan Drama Festival and Booking Agent for the Festival since its inception back in 1946. She was a keen gaelic football fan and followed the fortunes of Cavan in Breffni Park and Croke Park being one of the few people to travel with the team to America to witness the All Ireland final win of Cavan over Kerry in the Polo Grounds New York. Outside of Foster’s Shop the main sporting photographs of the weekend were always on display and could be purchased as a souvenir. A woman of great stature and heart Marona was involved in many charities and organisations particularly those associated with the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. She was a native of Kill Cootehill and was one of Cavan’s most enduring and much loved characters. She is survived by two brothers Thomas and Andrew and one sister Honora. There was a capacity attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry. Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated.
Cavan and Offaly draw 1-9 to Offaly’s 0-2 in pulsating All Ireland Semi Final played before an attendance of 35,195 at Croke Park Dublin with Cavan fighting back from a half time deficit to almost clinch the game in the closing stages. The game was played in atrocious weather conditions with the leather ball becoming saturated and heavy as the game wore on. Gene Cusack put Cavan level with just three minutes left and both Ray Carolan and John Joe O Reilly had chances to win the game. The teams were locked on 1-4 to 0-7 at half time with Hughie McInerney scoring a great goal for Cavan just three minutes from the interval and both sides scored 5 points each in the second half. A day for strong men and Offaly had in Paddy McCormack the man of the match who not only stamped out the threat of Charlie Gallagher but his lengthy clearances set up the Offaly half forward line who scored freely from the McCormack supply. Offaly shaded the issue at centre field where the expected Cavan dominance of Ray Carolan and Hughie Newman never materialized. The replay will take place on Sunday September 14th 1969. Cavan Paddy Lyons Gabriel Kelly Brendan Donohoe Andy McCabe Pat Tinnelly Tom Lynch Enda McGowan Ray Carolan Hughie McInerney Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Hughie McInerney Gene Cusack Declan Coyle and Charlie Gallagher. Subs Oliver Brady for Declan Coyle Micheal Greenan for Charlie Gallagher and Charlie Gallagher for Hughie Newman.
September 5th 1969 The great Eilish Donohoe nee O Neill is pictured after she swept all in front of her at Virginia Agricultural Show. Eilish who is married to Tommy well known garage proprietor and angler won an incredible 11 first prizes 7 second places and 4 thirds and won the Handcrafts title at one of Ireland’s most prestigious shows for the third time in succession.
Death of Stanley Jackson at the age of 61 following a road traffic accident in London. Native of the ‘Pleasure House’ Killykeen where his mother the legendary Sarah Jackson was hostess in chief catering for hundreds of visitors in the summer months many of them camping out and natives of the town. Stanley emigrated to England about twenty years ago and was a brother of Maurice Jackson well known Garage proprietor and Vice Chairman of Cavan UDC who passed a vote of sympathy with the Jackson family at their monthly meeting in the Town Hall. He is survived by his wife Dolly six children all of whom are now married.
Cavan Badminton 1969 Chairman Norman Cinnamond Vice Chairman Father John O Donnell Secretary and Treasurer Stephanie Quinn Assistant Secretary David Small Captain Frank Glancey. Committee Peter Pollock Mrs Jimmy Smith Mrs Conaty Mrs McGrath. Ladie’s committee Maureen Crowe Mrs McGrath Mrs Philips Mrs Smith and Gertrude Scully. Practice in the Protestant Hall every Tuesday and Thursday.
Onslow Bredin well known building contractor is 3rd in the first Cavan Open Clay Pigeon Shoot in many years held on the lands of Paddy ‘Narrack’s ‘ Brady former Publican Dublin Road. Eamonn Donohoe son of Tommy and Eilish Donohoe Dublin Road is second in the Novice Competition while Willie Beattie of Drumard won the Open Competition with John Little figuring in the list of runners up.
September 12th 1969 Cavan UDC adapt new traffic control regulations for Cavan town which avoid the contentious issue of one way streets. Heavey fines will be imposed for illegal parking in the main thoroughfares.
John and Angela Clancy buy ‘The Derragarra Inn’ Butlersbridge from Mr and Mrs Harry O Connell BE Ballyhaise for £16,000. John Clancy is a native of Ballyconnell while his wife Angela is a native of Borrisokane County Tipperary. Both have been in the USA for a number of years and have a young family. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn and Company were Auctioneers.
Norman Cinnamond wins the Interprovincial Championship for Ulster with the only two fish caught on Lough Sheelin during the competition last Saturday. On a calm day with the water still Norman managed to land two brown trout weighing 2 lbs 6 ½ ozs to win the Scottish Bowl and guarantee his place on the Irish team for the Spring internationals. C Deasy Galway President of the Irish Angling Association presented the prizes at a gala dinner in Crover House Hotel on the shores of Lough Sheelin.
Father Pat Brady Saint Patrick’s College Cavan wins the Captain’s Seamus Fox’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with a score of 66 nett Louis Blessing was 2nd with 66 but an inferior back nine while Dennis Condon won the Best Nine Holes competition. Hubert Duffy won the gross with an impressive 71. 93 competitors from all over Ireland competed. Pictured are Dr Bertie Cullen President Maureen Cullen Ladies President Mary McCarthy Lady Captain Rev Father Pat Brady Captain winner Louis Blessing runner up Seamus Fox Rose Fox Dennis Condon best nine holes and Jack Brady Secretary County Cavan Golf Club.
Mullagh beat Cootehill 1-7 to 0-4 in the county Cavan Minor Final at Breffni Park before a large attendance who paid gate receipts of £60. Very high standard played in very windy conditions with Cootehill having the benefit in the first half and leading at the interval 0-4 to 0-1. Mullagh took over completely in the second half and should have won by even more with Cootehill failing to score.
Seamus Ryan President of the GAA announces that Central Council has decided in the interest of attendances at club fixtures all over Ireland not to allow RTE to carry a live broadcast of the Cavan V Offaly game. It is understood that edited highlights of the big game will be carried on the RTE network later on Sunday night.
Gertie Walsh wins Mrs Minnie McCarren’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club.. Una Smith’s Prize was won by Mrs Doctor Hayes.
Brendan Hutchinson 22 year old lead singer with the Navak Showband releases his first record with the band ‘Lightning Express’ . This is the third record which the very popular Cavan outfit managed by Willie ‘Boss’ McCormack have released.
“Weddings Church Singing Spots in Shows Contact Sean McManus Distance no object. Phone Cavan 280.
September 19th 1969 Cavan County Council to go ahead with 100 bed geriatric unit at Lisdarn as doubts are raised about the safety of Saint Phelim’s Hospital.
Hugh Gough is elected Chairman of the Tourism and Propaganda Committee of the European Angling Association in Kiev Germany. Hugh is Secretary of the Irish National Anglers Association as well as Cavan Tourist Association.
The five pence and ten pence are introduced to replace the shilling and two shilling piece as Ireland prepares for the introduction of Decimalization on the 15th February 1971.
Bishop Austin Quinn announces changes to Cavan Cathedral with the high altar being switched around so that the celebrant is facing the people and the Blessed Sacrament will be moved to the Holy Family Altar.
House to house collection in aid of the Cavan branch National Council for the Blind to continue servicing the blind of the county bringing home craft Braille typing and other skills per Home support officer Eileen Lynch 79 Church Street.
Jim Hearn Secretary of Cavan Bridge Club partners P McNeill Dublin to win the prestigious Guinness trophy at Ballybunnion.
Peter O Reilly Naas who is a native of Ballyhaise will give the lecture at the Honey Bee Association meeting in the Agricultural College Ballyhaise. He won first prize at the Honey Show for light and medium honey and was second and third in the Spencer Run Honey competition at the RDS Dublin.
Death of the very well known Rose Mary ‘Maisie’ Donohoe eldest daughter of the legendary James Donohoe College Street at the Surgical Hospital Cavan. She was a very well known ballroom dancer and won many prizes locally and nationally partnered by the equally elegant Frank Carroll. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Ladies Foursomes Golf at County Cavan Golf Club Mrs Farrelly Cavan and Mrs Nally Donabate 76. Goldie Fleming’s Prize 1st Muriel Doherty with 38 ½
Rock like defence ensures that Offaly beat Cavan 3-8 to 1-10 in the All Ireland semi final replay at Croke Park played in adverse weather conditions. After a very slow lethargic start Cavan fought back to make a game of it in the second half but Offaly were never led in the game. In the second half with Offaly on the defence Cavan shot for goals that were cleared by a vigilant solid Offaly defence with chance after chance for points being spurned by the Cavan forwards. Hughie Newman after a slow start had a man of the match performance and lorded it at midfield in the second half. He took a heavy knock early in the second half but the great hearted Ballyhaise giant went from strength to strength blotting out successive Offaly pairings. Offaly led by 2-5 to 0-5 at half time but a Gene Cusack goal early in the second half brought Cavan back into the game and from there to the end Offaly were on the ropes and hanging on courtesy of a solid defence in which Greg Hughes and Paddy McCormack were magnificent. Cavan Paddy Lyons Gabriel Kelly Brendan Donohoe Andy McCabe Pat Tinnelly Tom Lynch Enda McGowan Ray Carolan Hughie Newman Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Oliver Brady Gene Cusack Charlie Gallagher and Hughie McInerney. Subs Micheal Greenan for Oliver Brady John Dwyer for Micheal Greenan.
Gene Stuart the former press photographer from Omagh who has replaced Larry Cunningham as lead singer with the Might Avons Showband will make his first Cavan appearance at Laragh Carnival. on the 23rd of September 1969. He was chosen from 24 applicants for the job.
September 26th 1969 Death of one of Cavan’s truly great characters Joseph ‘Joey’ Fitzpatrick 75 College Street Cavan at Peamont Hospital after a long illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. Native of the town Joey was a travelling salesman specializing in clothes religious objects and general hardware. He was known for his honesty and integrity but was an expert exponent of the ‘Three Card Trick’ where large bets were laid to locate the Queen by then usually up Joey’s sleeve. He travelled to every Mission in the immediate vicinity where he set up a stall to sell religious goods of all shapes and descriptions. He attended all the fairs in the area selling anything from clothes to hacksaws and hammers. Joey invest part of his money in property in the town and usually kept the premises for a short time selling the strategic site on at a handsome profit. In recent years Joey trained a string fo top class greyhounds from his house and got local lads to exercise the dogs each day. As soon as the dog showed a bit of form Joey sold him on. He was a great man to lay and pay a bet and was an expert at pitch and toss. He enjoyed nothing better than a joust with Father Jimmy O Reilly Adm at poker following the weekly CYMS Whist Drive in the Hall each Sunday night. He was a veteran of World War 1 and has a certain mystique that nobody could crack more akin to the East End of London than Cavan. He is survived by his sons and daughters all abroad relatives and many friends. His neighbour Nan Brady was particularly kind and caring of Joe as his health began to fail. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery with Father PJ McManus officiating.
Cavan ICA are promoting another night of Ballet at Loreto College Cavan with music by Chopin Schubert and Grimond.
Irish Army who have been under canvas at Loreto Woods for a number of months have moved to winter headquarters in Connolly Barrack’s Longford. The field hospital in Cavan Military Barracks is still in operation as the troubles in Northern Ireland continue to simmer.
Cavan Bridge Club Presidents Surgeon Bertie and Maureen Cullen Secretary Jim Hearn Treasurer Jim Burke. Committee Kathleen Sullivan Surgeon PD Maloney Rev Father Thomas Woods Dermot Morgan Joan O Hanlon and Maureen McDonald. Representatives to Regional Council Surgeon PD Maloney and Dermot Morgan. N/S Gerry Hunt and Carmel McDonald E/W Surgeon Cullen and Jim Hearn.
Killeshandra retain their Under 16 football crown defeating Killinkere 5-4 to 1-2 in a featureless game played in atrocious weather conditions with strong winds and driving rain before a handful of hardy spectators.
October 3rd 1969 PD Lynch is appointed Manager of Smith-Brittan Garage Cavan. Son of Mr and Mrs Michael L Lynch Mountnuggent. He joined Massey Ferguson in 1950 and spent 20 years in sales and service. He was a member of the winning Killinkere 1956 Junior Champions and won two senior championship medals with Virginia Blues. He is married and has two sons.
All of the twenty houses at Fairview have been completed and allocated to tenants who are already moving into these state of the art dwellings. The members of Cavan Urban Council will pay a courtesy call on the tenants next Saturday week.
James McCabe former Cavan All Ireland footballer from Ballintemple resigns as CEO Sligo VEC to take up an appointment with UNESC in Paris. James was educated at Ballintemple NS Saint Patrick’s College UCD UCC and the University of Chicago.
Well attended mission for the women of the Parish closes and mission for men opens on Sunday night is being conducted by three Oblate missioners.
Father Pat Donohoe returns to the Missions in Korean and is presented with a wallet of notes by well wishers and friends and neighbours. He is eldest son of Johnny and Alice Donohoe Bridge Street.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Peggy Willock and Kay Henry E/W Mrs McMyler and Ann McEneaney.
Death of the very well known Catherine ‘Kate’ Brady Johnny Brady’s Drapery and Ulster Arms Cavan. One of Cavan’s leading business personalities she co founded with her husband John the well known business establishment of Johnny Brady and Company. He was a native of Gowna selling high class fashions for men and women as well as a shoe department managed by legendary Scoutmaster John Donohoe. She was a person of great personal charity and a wonderful wit and wisdom steering with her husband John a business into the premier position in Cavan- the Dunne’s Stores of its day. She had a great recall of the bygone days in Cavan and could recall the days of the gaslight railways and British Occupation Forces including the notorious Black and Tans. She never turned away any person from her door and was acutely aware even in relative wealth of the squalor and poverty that afflicted many in the town of Cavan including the notorious ‘Half Acre’. She is survived by her sons Tom Tony BDS Jack County Footwear and Frank ‘Ulster Arms’ her daughters Laura Phelan Dublin Moya Lyndsey Dublin. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Rev Des O Dowd officiated.
Kerry beat Offaly 0-10 to 0-7 in one of the lowest scoring finals in recent history. Dogged by a very poor day for football with gale force winds and squally heavy showers. Kerry had the key to victory in Din Joe Crowley who when switched to centre field counteracted the poor performance of Mick O Connell by turning in a man of the match performance. Playing with the strong gale Kerry led by 0-5 to 0-2 at half time and Offaly looked set to become All Ireland champions for the first time. With defeat facing them in the face came the man of the match and Kerry’s craft and experience carried them safely through.
October 10th 1969 September 1969 after a superb summer of continuous sunshine was the driest September on record with only 42% of normal rainfall falling at the Weather Station in Clones.
Maura McNally is the brilliant student from Loreto College who at only 16 ½ wins a University Grant on the strength of her outstanding leaving certificate results. Maura is a member of the local branch of CCE and a gifted accordionist. She is only daughter of Superintendent Jim McNally and Mrs Bridie McNally Cullies cemetery .
.Day of prayer for peace in Northern Ireland on October 17th 1969.
Former Garda Barracks in Ashes Street recently vacated by the Gadai is knocked to the ground by Paddy Elliott and Company Builders 57 Church Street Cavan.
Death of Nuala McMullin on Saturday last at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Raheny Dublin. She was eldest daughter of Joseph and Mrs McMullin former County Surgeon Cavan and had been living in Dublin for over fifteen years. She is survived by her three brothers and seven sisters including Airmid O Hanlon ‘Glenair’ Cathedral Road and Una Smith wife of Doctor FPE Smith Farnham Street.. The funeral took place on Monday to Dean’s Grange cemetery.
Complaints about the taste and texture of the water supply in Cavan town as the supply is switched from Behey Lake to Shantemon Lake. No instructions issued with regard to boiling same and no casualties are reported.
Cavan Barman’s Association Chairman Seamus Fay makes a presentation to Mr and Mrs Liam Cooke to mark their recent wedding and Leo Dowling who is leaving Cavan after distinguished service to Cavan Barmen’s Association.
Cavan Bridge N/S Evelyn O Connor and Anselem Lovett E//W Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey.
Death of the famous Pat McDonnell founder of the famous ‘Pat McDonnell Bakery’ 6 Main Street Cavan. Native of Bunnoe he was an outstanding Republican and took a leading part in the War of Independence. He later fought on the Republican side in the Civil War. Founder member of Cavan branch Clann Na Poblachta he represented the party for many years on Cavan Urban District Council where another staunch Republican Mary Brady was Chairman for many years. After a period spent in Northern Ireland serving his time to the Bakery business Pat set up his own Bakery in Cavan where his reputation for quality and freshness was unsurpassed winning many awards for the company. Soon he branched out and supplied bread to towns not only in Cavan but Longford Leitrim and Monaghan. He was the main supplier to all the institutions including Loreto College Saint Pat’s Saint Felim s Hospital Surgical Hospital Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn and many more where his delivery supply and quality could always be relied upon. Among his bakers was Billy Allen Joe Doherty Richard Cassidy and many more. Founder member of Cavan Chamber of Commerce he took a very active role in the development and welfare of his adapted town. He was Predececeased by his wife Helen and is survived by his sons Brendan Linus Patrick and John BDS daughters Ethna and Kitty. He was brother of Bunnoe and uncle of famous Cavan and Ulster footballer Jim McDonnell. The coffin was draped in the tricolor and a guard of honour was supplied by old colleagues from Cavan Old IRA. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid ‘s cemetery Killygarry.
Tom Lynch the Cavan and Mountnuggent star footballer is made a presentation on the occasion of his emigration to Canada by TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board at a social and presentation in the Park Hotel Virginia. Tom was a prominent playing member of the Cavan senior county team since 1959 and is the holder of four Ulster senior championship medals.
October 17th 1969 Mr and Mrs James McEntee College Street celebrate the 50th Anniversary of their wedding on October 18th 1919 in Saint Moore’s Church Paisley in Scotland. They are hale and hearty and have three sons four daughters and 22 grandchildren.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim and Mrs Hearn E/W Jim and Evelyn Beirne.
Fathers Maguire Weldon and Flanagan of the Oblate Fathers are giving the mission for women in the Parish which finishes on Sunday afternoon with the men’s mission commencing at 7:30 on Sunday night. Benediction was imparted by Father PJ McManus CC at the close of the women’s mission.
Death of Thomas Manning Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 54. Very hard working man he was extremely popular with al and was always available to help a colleague or neighbour in trouble. Lorry driver in McCarren’s factory he is survived by his wife Mary three daughters Maria USA Peggy and Kitty in Cavan father Thomas Owen Roe brother James and sister Bridget. Father Des O Dowd officiated at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Charles Haughey and three other men are cleared of charges to import arms illegally by the High Court in Dublin. Within hours of being acquitted in the arms conspiracy Charles Haughey challenged the Taoiseach and the leadership of Fianna Fail by declaring “Those responsible for the debacle have no option now but to take the honorable course open to them” Charles Haughey and the other three men acquitted with him Captain James Kelly a native of Bailieboro County Cavan John Kelly and Albert Luykx were cheered and applauded amidst scenes of wild jubilation in the foyer of the High Court in Dublin.
Death of Eileen Twoomey in Roscommon. She was wife of Garda Inspector Twoomey who served in Cavan for many years and she was extremely popular in the town participating in many of the Sodalities and organisations to aid the needy and poor in the community. She is survived by her husband sons and daughters . Best known in Cavan are Father Tom Twoomey Mill Hill Missionaries Cameroon and Dominic who was a leading member of Cavan Gaels senior and minor teams and had several outings with the Cavan senior team.
Harvest Thanksgiving in Presbyterian Church will be given by Re RA Fulton on Sunday at 11 am and 7 pm. Rev JC Lee will preach and Mrs Lee is the Soloist.
Winnie Nargi daughter of the late Joe and Mrs Smith the Courthouse Cavan is home on holiday with her brother Hughie sisters Eileen and Josie at Cavan Courthouse. She emigrated 40 years ago and was last home in 1958
Cavan Gaelic League 1969 Chairman Father Dan Gallogly Vice Chairman Mattie McDonagh Secretary Seamus De Faoite Treasurer Leo McGrath.
Church Gate Collection for Conquer Cancer raises a respectable £72-18-6 as the appeals for Biafra and Freedom From Hunger fade into the background.
Maura Smith tops the list at the very first Intermediate Exams in Cavan Vocational School with six honour and one pass. Others to figure prominently were Sandra Shields four honours and three passes Bridie McManus five honours and three passes Ann Morrow 4 honours and two passes Lilla Johnson four honours and four passes Sheila Maguire three honours and three passes Margaret McGowan thee honours and three passes Dympna Coyle two honours and five passes and Ann Rose Sexton six passes.
Jim Simpson ESSO and Saint Patrick’s Terrace Cavan is selected as the new lead singer with the Annalee’s Showband and has been practicing with the band each night for the last two weeks.
Kerry out to prove their All Ireland win against Offaly hammer Cavan 3-15 to 0-8 in the Ground’s Tournament Semi Final as Mayo and Offaly draw in the other semi final. Power packed display by Kerry swept a weakened Cavan team off its feet in the first half and content to rest on their laurels in the second half. Kerry led by 3-9 to 0-2 at half time with many Cavan supporters thankful that Cavan did not reach the All Ireland final on this display.
Gabriel Kelly long time servant of Cavan football and former Mayo minor star announces his retirement from inter county football after 10 years on the Cavan team. Gabriel won 4 Ulster senior medals and five Railway Cup medals during an illustrious career. He will assist Mick Higgins in the training of the County team where Mick will concentrate on the tactics and Gabriel will take charge of the physical preparation. Meanwhile Charlie Gallagher announces his retirement after an illustrious inter county career that last 14 years Charlie won four Ulster senior four Railway Cup medals and was leading scorer in the National League on several occasions. Charlie in his parting statement backs his old mentor Mick Higgins as Trainer of the county senior team and tells the Anglo Celt that Selectors should not have any say in the changing or positioning of the team once a game gets underway. Selectors should instead act as Scouts recommending talent to the Team Manager.
October 24th 1969 Death of the very popular Rose Ann Doherty Saint Brigid’s Terrace. She was what was termed ‘a blue baby’ and lived her life to the full despite the handicap. She was aged 47 and had been in hospital with heart and circulation problems for some time. She worked in several houses in the town and was expert in the rearing and caring of children. She was a great character and loved music dancing and yarns and could entertain all night. She had a smile and a lilt and was very popular and her company was very sought after. She was predeceased by her father Joe a native of Edgeworthstown and is survived by her mother five sisters Maureen Gaffney Swellan Bridie Brady Breffni Terrace Mrs J ?? Mrs K O Connor Dun Laoire Mrs Mary Joe Lally Saint Bridget’s and two brothers Mel Cavan and Sean in Doncaster. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Hugo Cafferty former Cavan Gael’s and Cavan Minor star is promoted by ESSO and moves to Dundalk as Manager. He sells his house on Farnham Road to Mr and Mrs M Morrissey Wolfe Tone Street for £4,800. Brian Murphy was again the Auctioneer and Tom Fitzpatrick TD had carriage of sale.
Cavan Boy Scouts join in the World Jamboree courtesy of Kevin Kilduff and George McClarey two leading ‘Ham Radio’ operators who called up Scouts from all over the world including Japan and USA to send greetings from Cavan to troops all over the globe.
Father PJ McManus Chairman and Vincent Walsh Treasurer continue their energetic promotion of the new Cavan Credit Union with a well attended meeting with the staff in Cavan Courthouse where they outlined the benefits of membership of the fledgling branch.
Cavan Bridge N/S Anselem Lovett and Evelyn O Connor E/W Mrs O Sullivan and Annie McEneaney tie with Mrs McMyler and Mrs McMenamin. There were eight tables in play.
Noel Smith well known star of Cavan Shamrocks and 31 Tullac Mongan is given a trial by Saint Patrick’s Athletic in their reserve game against Drogheda United at the Lourdes Stadium in Drogheda. He is son of Hugh and Kathleen Smith 31 Tullac Mongan.
October 31st 1969 Meeting with Minister for Health to consider new Health Board for Cavan Monaghan Louth and Meath with the administration centre to be decided by the new Board which will become operational in February 1971. All ambulances operating from the new Administration Centre will be equipped with the latest radio technology. It was confirmed by the Minister that the propose new hospital for the area will be built in Cavan or Monaghan town with the geographical location favoring Cavan. However the Minister himself is Erskine Childers TD a deputy for Monaghan. The situation is delicate in the extreme.
Cavan wins the premier prize and £100 in the Gaelic League sponsored ‘Glor Na Gael’ for populations in the 3,000-8,000 bracket.
Huge crowd in Cullies cemetery for the /Visitation with Fathers PJ McManus and PJ Gargan presiding and thanking the plot holders for tidying up the graves and leaving the cemetery looking so splendidly. The visitation of Killygarry cemetery takes place next Sunday.
Sympathy is extended to Mr Michael Reilly Ashe Street on the death of his brother J Reilly Mullinacross Kingscourt. Funeral took place on Monday to Saint Mary’s cemetery Kingscourt.
Samuel Beckett the Irish playwright has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature on hearing the news Samuel just grunted ‘catastrophe’ The writer of ‘Waiting for Godot’ is in Tunisia moving from hotel to hotel encased in anonymity and keeping his identify strictly confidential.
ESB are working around the clock to provide the new fluorescent lighting at Kilnavara and Swellan which will cost £114. Five further lights are being installed between the ‘Smyco Factory’ and the Urban boundary at Swellan at a further cost of £590.
The annual general meeting of Cavan CYMS is cancelled because of the death on Friday of James ‘Jimmy’ Finlay Farnham Street. Jimmy was a long time founding member of Cavan CYMS and served in several positions on the committee. The meeting is rescheduled for after the last Mass on Sunday next.
Death of the very popular highly respected and very well known James ‘Jimmy’ Finlay at the age of 57 on Friday. He was a member of the well known Finlay family hailing from Coolbawn Corlesmore and was an all round contractor in Cavan for many years. No job was too big and no job too small for Jimmy. He was an excellent tradesman and his work was always carried out to the highest specifications. Jimmy was not only Contractor but an outstanding plumber electrician brick layer and plasterer. He was very involved with Cavan Fire Brigade and only retired from the service a short time ago because of health problems. He was a leading member at the time of the tragic Saint Joseph’s Industrial School Fire in February 1943 and oversaw huge changes in preparation training and equipping fire brigades from that time. He was extremely enthusiastic and was always first out no matter what time of day or night the Brigade was called out. He features prominently in Danny O Hanlon’s book ‘Out of the Ashes’. He was a leading member of Cavan Saint Vincent De Paul and was known for his extreme generosity and generosity paying for many items of comfort for those well off out of his own pocket over many years. He was one of the leading stewards in the Cathedral and was courteous and very helpful in his directions to the general public. Founder member of Cavan CYMS he served on the committee in every capacity and no matter how busy Jimmy always made his presence felt taking a leading part in relocating the Club after its hasty move from the Presbytery in 1960, He was also a leading member of Cavan CBSI for many years and made his transport always available to bring the Troop to and from the annual camps in Enniscrone. Jimmy was a leading member of Cavan County Board for may years representing Cavan Slashers. He was involved in the purchase and extension of the pitch and facilities and in fact was charge hand in the work that resulted in Breffni Park re opening in May 1952 to be acclaimed as the best provincial pitch and facilities in provincial Ireland hosting the Ulster Final of 1952 when Cavan beat Monaghan on their way to winning the Anglo Celt and Sam Maguire Cups. Jimmy was also a leading referee and took charge of many of the big games in Breffni Park. He never let the game get too robust but was known for his application of the advantage rule.. Above all Jimmy Finlay was an outstanding Christian and practiced his religion in everything he did and said in his short life. He is survived by his wife Rose nee McGahern son Father Sean Brian Mighty Avons drummer Brother Simon USA Tony daughters Rosemary Cavan Margaret Cavan and brother Frank Finlay Coolbawn sisters Mrs D Shanaghy Dun Laoire Mrs M Shanaghy Corlesmore. There was an overflow attendance at the removal and funeral from The Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Potahee cemetery. Father PJ McManus officiated. The members of Cavan Fire Brigade formed a guard of honour with the coffin being borne by fire brigade tender to its place of rest.
Cavan Ladies Red Cross back in the news as they win the County Novice title with Bailieboro winning the men’s title in Saint Augustine’s Hall. Pictures are Maureen Barrett leader Eilish Donohoe TM Goldrick Area Director Patricia Tully T Shannon.
Goodbye Charlie as Charlie Gallagher retires from inter county football after a distinguished career of 14 years winning 4 Ulster Senior medals 1962 1964 1967 and 1969 Dr McKenna Railway Cup honours. He never graced an All Ireland final and Charlie’s greatest feats were in the Ulster Championship and National League where he was leading scorer for many years. He never appeared to play his best in Croke Parka and defences were usually too well marshalled to allow the Cootehill wizard much scope to shine. In a parting salvo Charlie calls on the Cavan County Board to give full powers to the County Team Manager and only employ Selectors as scouts or talent spotters having no function once the game got underway.
Butlersbridge score a well merited 1-11 to 0-12 win over Killeshandra to qualify for the final of the County Junior Championship where they will play Kill or Cootehill. Killeshandra led by 0-6 to 0-4 at half time. The Bridge forward line capitalized on their limited possession while only the brilliant Mark Goldrick and Tommy Galligan poses a real threat in the Killeshandra full forward line. Butlersbridge Niall Sheridan Sean Brogan Ray Dunne Francie Reilly John McGerty Frank Rorke Mickey O Reilly Oliver Leddy Martin Fitzpatrick Jimmy Browne Johnny Cusack Tommy Smyth Philip Dunne Eamonn O Reilly and Brendan Sheridan. Sub Con Smith for John McGerty.
Larry Cunningham is due to play his first date in Cavan on December 30th 1969 with his new band the ‘Country Blue Boys’ only problem is that ‘Joe Dolan and the Drifters’ are due to play the Sport’s Centre in Cavan on exactly the same night. Something will have to give!
November 7th 1969 New girl’s school at the Poor Clare Convent situated at Townspark is complete at a cost of £120,000. The contractor was T Ledwith Templemichael Longford and the Architect was Phil Cullivan of Gaffney/ Cullivan in Cavan. The girls and teachers moved into their new school on Monday the 17th November 1969. The official blessing and opening will take place at a later date.
Pictured is Eileen Cassells a first cousin of Teddy Sean and Seamus McCormack who is hitting the high spots on BBC 1 and has just returned from a record breaking tour of Poland where she represented Britain in the Warsaw Song Contest. The 22 year old beauty is daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Cassells Finchley London formerly from Behey Stradone.
Happy Wanderer Francis Kendall Husband calls to the Anglo Celt on his way through Cavan to Leitrim. Over the last 15 months he has walked 2,500 miles through 21 counties in Ireland. He is known as the ‘Pilgrim Bard’
Wash out of outdoor visitation in Killygarry as the unusually small crowd are ushered into the Church for prayers and benediction due to the very inclement weather and clash with Derry and Cavan in Breffni Park crucial National League game. Fathers Des O Dowd ABC McGrath and PJ Gargan Adm officiated.
Cavan CYMS 1969 Chairman Jim Mooney Vice Chairman Jimmy McCormack and Paddy O’ Reilly Secretary Mickey Breslin Assistant Secretary Edward Smith Joint Treasurers Michael Coyle and Bernard Sharkey Spiritual Director Father Des O Dowd. Committee Tommy McKiernan Eamonn McCormack Peter Donohoe Thomas Smith Bernard Cafferty Gerry Higgins Martin Jermyn.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce decide to introduce a five day working week in Cavan with the old half day Thursday now a full opening day. Shops will close at 10 pm on Saturday night and reopen at 9 on Tuesday morning.
Cavan draw with Derry 1-6 to Derry’s 0-9 in a downpour in wet and mucky Breffni Park . Cavan equalized with the last kick of the game after Gene Cusack was upended by Henry Diamond with Cusack sending over the leveling point. Eamonn Gaffney uses the occasion to illustrate the deplorable way the Press have been treated in Breffni Park and at the other Cavan centres throughout the years when he tells readers that he had to stay out in the deplorable conditions taking notes of the game while three journalists from Dublin were escorted to covered accommodation and supplied with plush seating in the Broadcasting Box. This controversary was to rumble on for months resulting in Cavan County Board supplying much better facilities and courtesy to the local press.
Celebrations to mark the 75th Anniversary of Cavan Golf Club founded in 1894 reach a climax with a dinner and social in the Club House where the new display board includes the names and years of each of the 74 captains of County Cavan Golf Club. The new Display Board will be unveiled by Dr Bertie Cullen the last Captain in Killynebber 1920 and the first in Drumelis in 1921 who is presently President of County Cavan Golf Club. Thirty three of the past captains will be in attendance and the present Captain Seamus Fox will be on hand to make the introductions and introduce the distinguished guests.
Mickey Breslin wins the premier billiards tournament at Cavan CYMS with Bernard Sharkey Runner UP.
November 14th 1969 Having received approval from the Department of the Environment Cavan Urban District Council approve a change to the Bye Law passed in 1923 transferring the Horse Fair from Farnham Street to the Fairgreen with permission still in existence to show the prospective stock of horses etc on the previous Monday evening. The Fair to take place on the second Tuesday of each month.
After a glorious summer Cavan experiences the driest autumn in living memory with only 1.93 inches of rain recorded at the weather station at Kevitt Castle Crossdoney in August 1.03 in September 2.14 in October on 39 rainy days.
Mel Doherty moves to Coleman Road to more spacious premises opposite the new Scout Den. “Double Shield Stamps. Specialists in panel beating spray painting sign writing grease n oil wash and polish time for anti freeze and check those batteries. Same friendly efficient service guaranteed Phone Mel at 269”
Mr Robb brother of Mrs Jack Symms on visit to Mrs Daniels Drumard House and her niece Mrs Tubman Drumard House Ricehill Cavan died suddenly on Thursday. He was later cremated in Belfast.
Vincent Walsh Treasurer of Cavan’s new fledgling Credit Union announces that the membership of Cavan Credit Union has shot up to 280 members with loans of £6.500 advanced. Delegation from Armagh travelling to a meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall to examine the success story with a view to setting up a similar enterprise in Armagh city.
Kathleen Hamilton Rivory Butlersbridge sells her residential farm for £2,300. J C Brady Staghall was the Auctioneer and Kevin Smith Solicitor Dublin had carriage of sale.
Hilda Storey from the Royal School is the overall winner of the Schools Irish Debating competition sponsored by the Gaelic League Cavan. The MC was Seamus White Father Dan Gallogly and Matt McDonagh MA were the adjudicators. Saint Clare’s will take on Saint Patrick’s College and The Royal School will take on Loreto College in the semi finals.
“Sean McManus will spins the discs at the monster disc a go go in Saint Joseph’s Hall Ballyjamesduff with the Percy French Trio supplying the interval music”
Cavan Shamrocks will play Swilly Rovers in the third round of the FAI Junior Cup at Tierquin next Sunday. Cavan beat Belturbet 6-1 in the previous round but last Sunday’s AUL game against Cootehill at Tierquin had to be canceled when the visitors could only field eight players.
N/S PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter at Cavan Bridge Club Mitchell pairs.
Cootehill will play Butlersbridge in the Junior Championship final after Cootehill beat neighbours Kill 3-8 to 0-4 in the Cavan Junior championship semi final at Breffni Park.
November 21st 1969 Jimmy Coyle retires from working as a Road Mender on the roads around Cavan town with Cavan County Council. He was well know in his horse drawn cart particularly during winter months when he spread salt and grit on the roads and filling in pot holes as they occurred. He is a native of Larigan Carrickaboy and his first job was in the Council Yard where he was in charge of feeding turf to the first steam rollers.
The Department of Local Government announce that the Minister Kevin Boland has allocated a paltry £30,000 as the total Budget for 1969.
Players Number 6 Filter Cigarettes only 4/3 for a packet of twenty.
Death of Margaret ‘Peggy’ Meehan Military Row after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude. She was a member of the very well known Dowd family from Latt and was extremely popular being a Christian in all her dealings with others. She was noted for her charm and hospitality particularly to those in the community less well off. She is survived by her husband James ‘Jimmy’ Funeral Undertaker with Bernard Flood’s daughters Ann and Geraldine brothers Phil Benny and Jim in Dublin and Terry in Sligo three sisters Kathleen Carroll Highfield Road Mrs M Brady and Mrs P Johnston Toronto. Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Donal Crotty BA is conferred with his H Dip Honours in Education at Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth. He is son of Mr and Mrs John Crotty Cashel Ballinagh. Donal was recently appointed to the teaching staff of Cavan Technical School.
Rev Terence P Cunningham Professor of Moral Theology at Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth and a native of upper Lavey will lecture on ‘Cavan Town 1838’ at the Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne meeting in the Farnham Hotel next week.
Anne Smith Saint Clare’s Secondary School Cavan is the winner of the Intermediate regional debating competition sponsored by Gael Linn at the Comprehensive School Cootehill. The Convent of Mercy Castleblayney were the team winners.
Crosserlough in search of their fourth successive county senior championship title take on Saint Joseph’s Arva/Killeshandra in Sunday’s late late county senior championship final taking place in November because of Cavan’s prolonged championship run.
PJ Leddy Ballinamore and now East Tennessee State University wins his third successive race on the College’s circuit in the USA setting a record and personal best in his latest triumph. He is being hailed as a future All American University Champion.
Swilly Rovers easily beat Cavan Shamrock’s 6-1 in the third round of the FAI Junior Cup at Tierquin. Great display by a younger much lighter and less fit Cavan side leading one nil at half time through a wonderful goal After 5 minutes Dickey Smith making his comeback with the Shamrocks passed on to Eamonn Cusack who sped through the Swilly defence only to find Jackie Murphy who sent a bullet of a shot to the Swilly net prompting a mini invasion of the pitch as the huge crowd joined with the players in celebration. Swilly were constantly on the attack but try as they might with beautiful ground football they just could not penetrate the Cavan defence and the interval was reached with the Shamrock’s still a goal to the good against their illustrious opponents. The second half was all Swilly Rovers and the out of shape Cavan defence were just no match for the stronger and much fitter Swill side who cruised into the fourth round on a score of 6-1. Martin Clarke Johnny Lynch Dickey Smith John O Neill Eamonn McGovern Eamonn Cusack Noel Smith Gerry Egan and goal scorer Jackie Murphy all tried hard but once the energy ran out there was just one side in it and after the game Swilly Rovers were installed as favourites to win the competition outright once again.
Hughie Maguire a native of Doogra Killeshandra and his life time colleague and friend Frank Farrell Colmcille county Longford open their super new shoe and repair shop ‘Cavan Footwear’ at the corner of Bridge Street and Abbey Street. Both men have worked as shoemakers all their lives and worked together in Mulligan’s Shoe Repair Shop opposite the Surgical Hospital. up to the time it closed 12 years ago They can sole and heel those shoes in just twenty minutes!
November 28th 1969 Peter Paul Brady now 78 years young retires after twenty years President of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland. He is a native of Town Hall Street and the organisation was initiated by his neighbour and good friend JP Neary who was also blind and former Butchers in Town Hall Street Cavan. Peter encouraged the compilation of a Braille Library and other aids for the blind during his long term at the helm. He took a paternal interest in the welfare not only of the members but the employees of NCBI and was always interested in their personal stories. During Peter’s time as President the radio played a huge part in bringing the news to the blind and Home Assistance Officers were employed by Association resulting in a better quality of life for the blind in their own homes. In his graceful and dignified retirement from the Presidency Peter is resident with his daughter Vera Sherlock in Kingscourt. He is pictured with his daughter Vera son in law Victor former Cavan All Ireland footballer grandson Brian 9 and grand daughter Linda 15. Peter was a long time member of Cavan Urban District Council. He plans to make his annual holiday trip to John McCaffrey’s again next year and will stay with John at his home at 1 Tullac Mongan for one month fishing the Lough Erne waterway and renewing friendships with all his many friends in Cavan town. Peter has two brothers Phelim and engineer with London County Council Johnny who owns a licensed premises in London and is President of London Irish RFC three sisters Annie supervisor Cavan Telephone Exchange Kathy a music teacher in Town Hall Street and Nora Brady Ballyjamesduff. The family were proprietors of ‘The Olde Globe Hotel’ in the centre of Cavan where Dunne’s Stores are situated to day 2013.
Arising out of a fatal car accident on Peadar Cox 19 apprentice mechanic in Tractamotors is charged with dangerous driving of a motor car at Ballinagh county Cavan causing the death of Patrick Reilly aged 19 Dernacross and Bernard Fitzpatrick aged 16 Reavey Cornafean. He was fined £10 and suspended from driving for 6 months at Cavan Circuit Court.
The Cavan Association in Dublin announce their winners for 1969 which includes Hugh Gough in the Cultural section Gene Cusack in the sporting category and the retiring Charlie Gallagher in the special section. The awards will be presented at a gala dinner in the Clare Manor Hotel Malahide Road Dublin on Alterations to the main altar in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim mean that Mass is being celebrated on the Holy Family side altar with John Cullen and Company Haddington Road Dublin making alterations to the main altar so that the priest will now face the congregation.
Cavan Christmas Tree 1969 Chairman Willie Scott Secretary Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Place and Treasurer Betty Breslin Coleman Road.
Nominations for Zone A are announced at the meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall to elect a new Parish Council with Father PJ Gargan Adm presiding. Kathleen Maguire Church Street Connie McEntee Church Street Frank Goodman Drumalee Terry O Reilly Drumalee Joe Young Drumcrave Brian Coleman Drumalee Phil Lee Wesley Street . In contrast the meeting to elect nominees for Zone 4 was postponed due to a very poor attendance.
The Royal School defeat Saint Patrick’s College in the semi final of the inter school Irish debating competition held in the Concert Hall of the Poor Clare Convent. Niall Huston Royal School was the individual winner while the adjudicators were Brain O Mordha MA Father Dan Gallogly and Matt McDonagh Inspector of Schools. Seamus De Faoite was Fear an Tigh.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Joan O Hanlon and Peggy Willock E/W Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard.
Death of James Clarke Cortubber well known local farmer after an illness of over 12 months at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.
Crosserlough win their fourth senior championship in a row as they outclass Saint Joseph’s an amalgamation of Arva and Killeshandra 1-9 to 0-4 in a well attended senior final at cold and windy Breffni Park. Gate receipts were £277. Saint Joseph’s played with the wind in the first half and led the champions 0-4 to 0-2 at the interval but Crosserlough showed their class in the second half while playing with the strong wind and after substitute PV McCabe sent a rocket to the Saint Joseph’s net there was only going to be one winner. Crosserlough took their chances while the otherwise impressive challenger’s spurned their opportunities particularly in the first half. The Doctor Plunkett Cup was presented to Crosserlough captain Dennis King after the game.
Eddie Leddy the unbeaten Ballinamore US University champion home on holidays from Tennessee State University wins the prestigious Hollymount 5 ½ mile road championship from Irish junior 10,000 meters Frank Greally Ballyhaunis and the Connaught champion Tom Madden Derrydonnell. Moore Athletic club won the team championship.
Cavan Motor Club host their fifth gala dinner dance at which the awards were presented in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are J Cathcart Derek Morris Secretary Brian Nerney Secretary Midland Motor Club J Walsh Oldcastle Chairman Cavan Motor Club C Irwin Castlederg T McNally Lisbellaw Willie McCormack Cavan Vincent Lesley Castlederg P Cahill Ballyjamesduff P Speer Armagh C O Reilly Ballyjamesduff and J Breah Dublin. Over 120 guests were in attendance.
December 5th 1969 Very Rev Patrick Mulligan PP VG Carrickmacross is appointed by Pope Paul VI as the new Bishop of Clogher to rake over from Doctor Eugene O Callaghan who has retired due to old age. He is aged 57 and native of Lisbellaw county Fermanagh. He was ordained on June 20th 1937 at Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth.
John P McKiernan County Council Corlesmore is congratulated by the members of Cavan Committee of Agriculture on his promotion to the Committee of the General Council of Agriculture in Ireland. He is a very well known farmer and Fianna Fail member of Cavan County Council.
Judge PN Ryan awards William ‘Billy’ Loughnane 33 Tullac Mongan £600 and costs in his claim for damages at Cavan Circuit Court against Michael Smith Oakvale Self Drive Car operator Farnham Road arising out of a collision at Drung on May 4th 1967 when Michael Smith’s car crashed into Billy’s vehicle causing extensive bruising to the left shoulder and chest. Mr Smith’s car somersaulted on impact and came to rest along the ditch. Paddy Lindsay SC instructed by George Maloney was for Billy Loughnane and TJ Fitzpatrick appeared for Michael Smith.
Announcement at all Masses on Sunday that a new pension scheme for priests is being introduced which calls for an initial funding by the parishioners and regular payments into the fund by the clergy.
Meeting in Saint Augustine/s Hall on all interested parties on the 10th December 1969 to consider the implications of the proposed new school at Cootehill for moderately handicapped children.
Birth of Mary Elizabeth Weir weighing 6 lbs and 11 ozs daughter of Alex and Bridie Weir 4 Fairview first child to be born in new estate. The Weir’s only moved in at the end of October 1969. Alex is son of ?? Weir and Baby McCaffrey 9 Jubilee Terrace Cavan. Bridie is daughter of Mr and Mrs Joey Murray 26 Tullac Mongan. At a meeting of Cavan Urban Council Joe McGovern proposed that the new estate be called ‘Fairview’ with Paddy Conaty seconding.
Mary Breslin and family widow of the late Andy Breslin Main Street buys the bungalow of KV Marron at Drumelis Cavan for £7,600 with Tom Fitzpatrick having carriage and Murphy Quinn Auctioneer.
Dermot Smith Earlsvale Road buys the premises of Charles Clarke Accountant at 80 Upper Main Street for a reasonable sum of £4,000. Brian Murphy was Auctioneer and it was learnt that Dermot who is very well known in music circles will open his new Domestic Appliance Centre on the premises before Christmas 1969.
Climax to a great season of debating in Irish under the auspices of the very active Cavan Gaelic League will take place when The Royal School take on Saint Patrick’s College in the final at Saint Clare’s Convent Concert Hall. Rev Brother John FRSC will adjudicate while a concert in Irish will follow with acts from Loreto Poor Clare’s Saint Pat’s and the Royal with Seamus De Faoite Fear an Tigh.
Over 500 blood donations at the Mobile Unit of National Blood Transfusion Unit in the Protestant Hall. Gold pelicans were awarded to Willie Finnegan Tierquin John A Smith Ballyhaise Patrick Smith Leiter Poles Dessie O Reilly Stradone Sean Moriarity NT Ballinagh Norman Lowry Ballinagh and John Lee Edergole Lisboduff
Father Dermot McCarthy a naïve of Ballinamore and just back from filming with the Radharc team for RTE in Borneo will lecture at the next meeting of Cavan Photographic Club in the Farnham Hotel.
Olive Millar wife of Rev George Millar BA The Rectory is the lucky winner of the star prize at the annual parochial sale of work in the Town Hall where all stands reported record takings.
Michael Leddy appeals for voluntary adult help to paint the inside of the new Scout De at Coleman Road which is ongoing at the moment. Michael expects with the proper response the job could be completed early in the New Year.
Butlersbridge and Cootehill will clash in Sunday’s Junior Championship final which the Bridge have won on only one occasion in 1963 while Cootehill powered by Mickey Duffy former Monaghan great Charlie Gallagher and Brain Sherlock have won twice in 1952 and 1960.
Drumalee defeat Arva 1-9 to 1-6 to win the Intermediate Championship final at well attended but bitterly cold Breffni Park. Fines sporting thrilling games with fortunes flowing both ways but in the end the laurels rest where they belong. Arva very much on top in the first half with the strong wind in their back turned over only a point ahead of the Cavan town team and lost their chance of the title as this young skilled combination of players took over on the slippery surface. As in many other battles it was that fine loyal Drumalee man Frankie Walsh who scored the vital goal albeit of the soft variety when he lobbed in a ball from fully 40 yards and the ball eluded backs and forwards to end up in the Arva net just five minutes into the second half. Drumalee were ahead for the first time in the match and despite Arva’s best efforts they never looked like being overhauled. Arva hit the post twice in the closing stages but Drumalee were worthy champions and qualified to play in the senior grade next season. This is only Drumalee’s second ever title winning the Junior League in 1964. Drumalee particularly with the plentiful supply in the second half were outstanding in attack where Frankie Walsh was the star at centre half forward while the other veteran Donie Fay was always dangerous and threatening to the Arva defence. Micheal Greenan and Fergus McCauley opened up the Arva defence with some great movements. The burly Dennis O Keefe and Thomas McCauley were always in the thick of the action. At centre field Joey O Keefe was always trying hard but his partner Andy Monson did not produce his usual form. Paddy :Lyons had a fine game in goal his long kick outs being a feature and he saved his side twice in the closing stages with two magnificent full length saves. Joey Browne at full back and Seamus Fay and Oliver Reilly on the flanks were impregnable and gave Drumalee a spring board at the back while the half back line of Tommy and Michael Smith on the flanks and Tommy McCauley at centre half cut out any early threats from Arva and acted as a springboard for many of the Drumalee assaults in the second half. Michael Cully John Joe Brady and Tommy Brady were best in defence for Arva while Joe Flaherty and Seamus Sorahan ruled the roost at midfield. In attack only P Nelson and Sean White looked capable of penetrating the Drumalee defence. Arva led at the interval by 1-1 to Drumalee’s 0-3. Points from Tommy McCauley and Donie Fay put Drumalee into the lead then came the decisive goal from Frankie Walsh to put the town side 0-4 ahead. Later after Arva shot points from P Nelson Tony Flaherty sub and P Fox Micheal Greenan replied with two points from frees and Tommy McCauley also had another point before the great Donie Fay had the ball in the net but the goal was disallowed for a square ball. Referee Alo Donohoe from Oldcastle. Drumalee Paddy Lyons Oliver Reilly Joe Browne Seamus Fay Captain Tommy Smith Seamus McCauley Michael Smith Joe O Keefe Andy Monson Micheal Greenan Frank Walsh Fergus McCauley Tommy McCauley Dennis O Keefe and Donie Fay.
Jim Lindsey springs the surprise of the season by defeating hot favourite Frank Glancy in the semi final of the Cavan Badminton Championship in the Protestant Hall. Jim will now play brother Mervyn or Val Cassidy Belturbet in the decider.
“Diocese of Kilmore official pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop Austin Quinn. Pilgrim fare 41 guineas ex Dublin. Invalid fare £42 ex Dublin . Shamrock Travel 32 Eden Quay beside Liberty Hall Dublin Phone 01-48559. Invalid booking Father PJ McManus The Presbytery. Places limited.
December 12th 1969 Mrs E Daniels ‘Drumard House’ Ricehill organist at Cavan Parish Church is made a presentation of a handbag of notes by Archdeacon H W Shire and Rev George Millar BA the Rectory Cavan to mark 50 years of distinguished service as organist in Cavan Parish Church at a function in the Protestant Hall. At the age of 14 Mrs Daniels was chief organist in Killeshandra and later moved to Kilmore in 1922 and from there as permanent organist in Cavan Parish Church.
Bishop Austin Quinn in the year of ‘Itinerant Settlement’ called by the Irish Hierarchy is photographed at the very enjoyable social in Poor Clare’s where many Itinerant families were present or represented at the concert and social organised by the Girl’s Club Cavan. A similar function will be held this Sunday in Loreto Covent Cavan.
Pictured at the lecture give by Doctor Terence Cunningham lecturer in Moral Theology Maynooth College are Father Frank McKiernan Principal Ballinamore and Editor of the Bhreifne Journal Father Cunningham Breege Sheridan Treasurer and Cavan County Librarian Dr FPE Smith Chairman Liam Kelly Vice Chairman and Father Augustine Leydon Secretary Cumainn Seanchas an Cabhan. Dr Cunningham’s lecture ‘Cavan Town 1838’ will be published in full in the Anglo Celt at a later date.
George Donohoe Farnham Hotel Phone (15 and 138 two lines) and a native of Ballyconnell joins forces with his fellow county men John Clancy who has purchased the ‘Derragarra Inn’ Butlersbridge (Phone Butlersbridge 603) and Joe Good who is the proprietor of the ‘Abbey Bar’ (Phone Cavan 346) all expert caterers who have returned to their native counties in the last year send Christmas greetings to all their friends and customers at home and abroad.
Dermot Smith opens his super new ‘Domestic Appliance Centre’. at 80 Main Street (Harvest) Phone Cavan 475 where you are assured of first class service and good value in domestic appliance radios record players and televisions.
Death of Dermot Donlon Marian Row Ballinagh at the age of 37. Member of the famous Donlon family from Swellan who are closely identified with the Railway Station in Cavan. He was son of Paddy and Mrs Donlon retired CIE Swellan Cavan. For many years Dermot worked in Fegans before emigrating some years ago but returned only a few years ago and was recently once again working in Fegan’s as a coal delivery man. He took ill quite recently and died after a short illness in Lisdarn Hospital. He is survived by his parents in Swellan wife Bridie one daughter Geraldine six brothers John Brendan in Manchester Seamus in Mullingar Peter in Dublin Michael Ballyjamesduff and Brian in Swellan Cavan three sisters Mrs J Heaney Lurgan Armagh Mrs Michael Hyland in London and Phyllis in Belfast. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral where Father PJ McManus officiated. Father Michael Gilbride Ballinagh recited the prayers for the dead in Cullies cemetery.
“My shop at 2 College Street opens every Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays selling best quality second hand clothing” Gerard Farrell Butlersbridge.
Mr Middlebrook from Boston in Lincolnshire wants to hear from Anglo Celt readers who took part in the ‘First Day of the Battle of the Somme’ July 1st 1916-he is presently compiling a book. Many Cavan men were among the advance party of Irish Fusiliers who fought on that day.
Crosserlough are red hot favourites to win their first Ulster Club Championship against the dark horses Bryansford Down in the Ulster Club final at Casement Park Belfast on Sunday next. They have been knocked out by eventual champions Saint Joseph’s Ballyshannon/Bundoran in the last two years but were very impressive in defeating Saint Eunan’s of Letterkenny in the semi final .Bryansford have no stars on the present Down team and are somewhat of an enigma emerging to win their first Down senior championship since 1957. The Newcastle based club provided a big shock in beating Burren in the Down senior final and were equally impressive in beating Clann Na Gael Armagh in the Ulster semi final. With their greater experience and physique Crosserlough are given a confident vote of winning their first every Ulster senior title. Controversary erupts over the choice of venue with Crosserlough claiming that Casement Park in the depths of winter was effectively a home venue for Bryansford. Despite the row the game goes ahead in Belfast.
Cavan CYMS white wash Arva Youths in snooker clash in Arva with Edward Smith beating Sean Curran Michael Breslin beating Eamonn Murray Sean McManus beat Eamonn McEntee Paddy O Reilly beat Martin McGurk and Martin Jermyn beat Con Bouchier.
Jim Lyndsey Kilmore causes big upset in Cavan Badminton semi final when he beats the favourite Frank Glancy in a thrilling encounter in the Protestant Hall. Subsequently he played Val Cassidy Killeshandra in the final after the latter had beaten Jim’s brother Mervyn in the semi final. Jim won a thrilling final and was presented with the ‘Hire Purchase Company of Ireland’ trophy by former Cavan and Ulster footballer Gabriel Kelly. In the same tournament Mrs T Smith and Mrs Gordon beat Mrs Turkington and Mrs Armstrong Kilmore Junior mixed doubles Jim Lindsey and Mrs Turkington beat Jim and Lucy Hayes Killeshandra Junior doubles Jim Hayes and Rory Toal Killeshandra beat J Bulsham and E Laurence Mohill Ladies Doubles Ann O Grady and Sheila Cosgrove beat Maureen Crowe and Mrs E Ellis Cavan Minor mixed Jim Browne and D Clarke Kilmore beat B Reilly and Mrs Bredin Killeshandra. The winner of the raffle for a valuable Christmas Hamper was Mrs Rose Lee Farnham Road.
Cootehill decisively beat a gallant Butlersbridge 0-10 to 1-4 in the County Junior Final at cold and windy Breffni Park before a good sized attendance. Cootehill young hungry team with eight of the present Cavan County minor team in the panel and the experience of Charlie Gallagher and Brian Sherlock were never led and despite the advantage of second half fresh wind in their back their challenge eventually petered out. Cootehill led by 0-6 to 1-2 at half time with the goal coming from tear away full forward Tom Sheridan. Every time Sheridan touched the ball there was an air of expectancy and his energetic play brought round of applause culminating with his great goal coming up to half time. Ollie Leddy equalized just after the break and most of the crowd thought that the Bridge would kick on to victory from this point but then tragedy struck as Tom Sheridan had to be carried off injured to be replaced by out of shape Con Smith whose role was purely pedestrian . Despite gallant efforts from the Bridge their attempts at scoring were feeble and B McCabe shot Cootehill points on 45 and 51 minutes and despite further pressure from the Bridge Charlie Gallagher shot the last point of the game on the stroke of full time. Butlersbridge Niall Sheridan Sean Brogan Ray Dunne T Reilly John McGerty F Rourke Mickey O Reilly Ollie Leddy Martin Fitzpatrick Eamonn Reilly Johnny Cusack Tommy Smyth Jimmy Browne Tom Sheridan (Captain) and Philip Dunne. Sub Con Smith for Tom Sheridan Referee P Masterson Cornafean. H L Smyth presented the Junior Championship trophy to Cootehill captain Brian Sherlock with Tom Sheridan the Bridge Captain first to offer his congratulations.
“Beat the Breathalyzer at McGinnity’s new Off Sales Department. Telephone Orders delivered promptly from out specially air conditioned Bar and Lounge. Enjoy chilled beer and iced spirits Phone Cavan 90”
December 19th 1969 Cavan’s Royal School are the winners of the Cavan secondary school’s debating final beating Saint Patrick’s College Cavan in the final at the Convent Concert Hall Poor Clare Convent/ The competition was sponsored by Cavan branch Gael Linn with Father Dan Gallogly Chairman presiding. Royal School Niall Harkin Captain Hilda Storey and Arthur Bright. Michael Smith Saint Patrick’s College won the individual award. Matt McDonagh MA Audrey De Vere were adjudicators with Father Dan Gallogly Chairman Cavan Gaelic League presiding. Enjoyable concert followed with contributions from Loreto Poor Clare’s Saint Patrick’s College and Royal School.
Tommy McEvoy son of Mr and Mrs Edward McEvoy College Street qualifies as a Male Staff Mental Health Nurse in Long Grove Hospital Surrey.
Death of Tom Brady at the age of 78 former
Manager of The Hibernian Bank in Mullingar at the Mater Private Hospital Eccles
Street Dublin. After his retirement he moved to Bettystown to retire. He was son
of the late Bernard and Mrs Brady ‘The Old Globe Hotel’ now the Ulster Arms Main
Street. He left Cavan at 15 and was employed in the Hibernian Bank in
Letterkenny. On the outbreak of World War One he enlisted and was Unit Paymaster
in the British Navy. He is survived by his wife Margaret son
Bernard Watford London three daughters Mrs M Keane Westmeath Mrs Zelazny Canada
and Mrs M Bailie Australia. He was brother of Paddy Cullies Peter Paul
Kingscourt Bernard Dublin Tony Philip BE and Johnny London Kathy Annie Town Hall
Street and Nora Ballyjamesduff. Funeral from Myvone Church with interment in
Forgney cemetery.
Death of one of Northern Ireland’s most prominent businessmen Michael J McGovern Monaghan Street Newry at the age of 93. He was father of Ina Hickey Church Street.
Cavan Bridge Club make a presentation to Jim Mansfield retired County Engineer on his departure reside in Dublin. Maura Cullen wife of Bertie President of the Club made the presentation to one of the most outstanding members the club has ever had. Native of Tipperary he is a founder member and former Captain and Secretary of Cavan Bridge Club.
Sean Walsh Tommy Gray Ken Simpson Tommy O Donnell Robert Gray Paddy Lyons Clyde Jenkins Noel Fay are among the definite starters to plunge in Swellan Lake this Christmas morning at 11:30.
Only fair prices at Cavan Turkey Market with cocks making a modest 2/3- 2/6 per lb hens 3/- to 3/6 and fat geese 2/6 per lb.
Michael ‘Maxie’ McDonald passes out as a member of Garda Siochana at the Depot in Templemore. He is son of Michael and Mrs McDonald Earlsvale Road. Michael is now serving in Mountjoy Station in Dublin.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Dermot Morgan 2nd Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan E/W Kay Henry and Mrs McMyler 2nd Vincent Crotty and Nuala McGovern.3rd Annie Brady and Nellie Harding
County Cavan Golf Club Christmas Prize tie between Frank Lyons and T Rogers 29 ½ each.
Bombshell as TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board GAA announces that he is not seeking re election as Chairman of the County Board after serving 14 years in the position since being first elected in 1955 to succeed J Mullen Mountnuggent who had served three years as Chairman.
Big surprise as the hot favourites Crosserlough from Cavan fail to win the Ulster Senior Club Championship at well attended Casement Park where the conditions were good but windy with a heavy shower just before the throw in making the surface slippery . Controversary all week about the venue seemed to hamper Crosserlough’s preparation with their representatives claiming that Casement Park was effectively a home venue for the Down champions. Bryansford who had not won a Down senior championship since 1947 were much more a team while Crosserlough slow build up in their play played right into the hands of a young mobile hungry team who waltzed through the Crosserlough defence at great speed and cohesion. The game was won and lost at centre field where Sean Byers and Pat O Hara surprisingly played second fiddle to the Down pairing and even John Joe O Reilly’s switch from centre forward to centre field did not fully solve the problem as the forwards lost the leadership of the county star and Sean Byers was always off the pace in the forward line. What Crosserlough would have given for a Norbert Hanley to rescue them at the interval. Bryansford got off to a flying start and seemed to shock the Crosserlough men with their inter changing slick style going leading by three points at half time playing with the aid of the strong wind. They scored the vital goal five minutes before half time which halted the spirited Crosserlough fight back. Bryansford led 1-5 to 0-5 at half time. The Bryansford goal just before half time was the disaster that finally lost the game for the Cavan champions as Brendan Donohoe let the ball hop over his head and into the path of corner forward Sean O Hare who sent an unstoppable shot to the net despite the best efforts of Donal Crotty and Noel Lynch in the Crosserlough goals. Still at half time Crosserlough set fair to play with the strong wind and overhaul the Bryansford lead but instead the Down champions opened with intent and scored three more points to lead by 1-8 to 0-5 mid way through the second half. Paddy Cusack up front and Pauric Boyle were the only forwards to threaten any danger but Cusack in his anxiety was inclined to over play the ball and run up cul de sacs rather than play the ball to better placed colleagues. Bryansford had none of the established Down panel in their ranks and played as a team with JJ Smith at centre field having a stormer and easily emerging as the man of the match. Crosserlough Noel Lynch Hugh Donohue Brendan Donohoe Donal Crotty Dennis King Andy McCabe Percy Gilchreest Sean Byers and Pat O Hara Michael Cusack JJ O Reilly Paddy Cusack PV McCabe Gene Cusack and Pauric Boyle.
Joe Dolan and the Drifters make way for Larry Cunningham and the Country Blue Boys in the Sports Centre on Tuesday the 30th December 1969. Joe and the Drifters will play their date in Cavan shortly. Promoters of Larry’s first appearance in Cavan Steve Duggan PJ Carroll Paddy O Reilly and Micheal Smyth announce that they have reached an accommodation with Tommy McCormick owner of the Sports Centre which will nett the latter 15% of the takings cloak room and mineral bar takings for what promises to be one of the biggest nights ever in the history of dancing in Cavan.
Pictured are Cavan Old Folks Committee Betty Breslin Chairman Mrs Moorehead Surgeon Cullen Tommy Kenny Laura Breslin Secretary Angela Clarke Teresa Kitson Treasurer Maura Cullen Elizabeth Simpson and Father Des O Dowd. The well known Cavan tenor and entertainer Sean McManus was Santa Claus.
“Hub Bar under new management of Jim Gilchreest late of T G Mooney Dublin.”
December 26th 1969 Pictured is Jacinta Dunne daughter of Brendan and Mrs Dunne Church Street with her State Registered Nurse Parchment which she received at Sir Patrick Dunn’s Hospital in Dublin.
2nd Christmas Swim at Swellan. “9 intrepid swimmers” Sean Walsh, Tommy Gray, Robbie Gray, Noel Fay, Ken Simpson, Clive Jenkins, Paddy Lyons, John McDermott and Tommy O Donnell.
Tom McConville sells his leasehold premises ‘The Royal Hairdressing Salon’ beside the Farnham Hotel to Shirley Sheriff for £2,000
Peter Maguire is promoted to Sergeant and posted to Dowra. His brother John is a member of the force in Dublin.
Pictured is Mr and Mrs John Maguire Augher Sakilla Ballyconnell with their 16 children on the occasion of their Silver Wedding Anniversary. They have seven boys and nine girls. John is a Postman in Ballyconnell and is one of most famous Toomeregan Harrier of them all winning medals trophies and cups at every distance at Sports Meetings all over the area where he mostly cycled to and from the event. He has children from the age of 24 to nine months. His wife Kathleen looks after the small shop at the house as well as coping with the twelve children still at home. Pictured at Christmas 1969 are Kathleen and John Maguire with their family Declan 17 Noeleen 9 Kevin 12 Colm 2 Sheila 11 Ciaran 2 (Colm and Ciaran are twins) Orla 4 Seamus 24 with his wife Nora Paul 21 Angela 18 Kitty 17 Roisin 22 Marian 15 Yvonne eight weeks in the arms of her mother Kathleen Doreen 20 Tony 14 . Seamus and Paul are working in Dublin. Roisin is a teacher in Loreto College Bray. Doreen is chief cashier in the International Hotel in Dublin with Angela a Clerk in GV Maloney’s Solicitors Cavan. All others down to the twins aged four are still at school. Footnote His grandchildren Leoni and Maguire are well known Curtis Cup Golfers playing out of the Slieve Russell in Ballyconnell.
High Altar in the Cathedral is back in use with the priest now facing the people as and from last Sunday. The tabernacle has been moved to the Holy Family Altar.
“Cinderella In Pop Style” is the name of this year’s Pantomime from Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society from January 25th in the Town Hall for one week only. Cast of eighty with rehearsals taking place in the new Boy Scout’s Den for the very first time.
Due to ill health the legendary Tommy Gilroy Cavan Gaels is not seeking re election as Vice Chairman of Cavan County Board which he has occupied for the last six years. His work in the Fixtures and Disciplinary Committee will be badly missed. One of the great servants of Cavan GAA he played a pivotal role in the building and financing of the new Breffni Park in 1952 clearing the debt in a record time. He was Vice Chairman on the occasion of Cavan’s last All Ireland in 1952. Welcoming back the team to the county town on behalf of the Gaels of Breffni in the absence of Father Noel Fay Chairman who was unavoidable absent. Tommy first served on Cavan County Board as a delegate for his native Stradone in 1938. He was a selector in the glory days of 1947-1949 when Cavan contested three ~All Irelands on the trot winning in New York 1947 and against Mayo in Croke Park in 1948. He is a founder member of Cavan Gaels GFC being Vice Chairman since its foundation in 1957. Tommy is Chairman of the Gael’s finance committee since the start and they are engaged in the development of The Terry Coyle Park at the moment.
The Ulster team to play Munster at Croke Park on February 22nd 1970 is announced with Andy McCabe Enda McGowan Ray Carolan Steve Duggan and Gene Cusack and unlucky man out is Paddy Lyons who is named as sub goalkeeper. Team A Gallagher Tyrone Andy McCabe Tom McCreesh Armagh Tom O Hare Down Brian McEniff Donegal Tony McAtemney Antrim Enda McGowan Ray Carolan and Colm McAlarney Down John Murphy Down Mickey Niblock Derry Steve Duggan Sean O Connell Derry Sean O Neill Down and Gene Cusack. Subs Paddy Lyons Cavan Malachy McAfee Donegal Donal Carroll Donegal B Dolan Tyrone E Grieve Antrim J McCabe Monaghan and S McGrath Fermanagh.
Pictured at the ordination of Father Brian Darcy Ballinalack County Fermanagh the first priest to be ordained in Saint Michael’s College Enniskillen. The reception was held in the ‘Mountain View Hotel’ in Donagh. Pictured are his sister Joan Darcy father Hugh brother Gabriel and sister Maria.
January 2nd 1970 Fathers Declan Coyle Mountnuggent former Cavan County footballer Alo Connaughton Oldcastle and Harry O Carroll Manorhamilton are ordained by Bishop McCormack of Meath at Dalgan Park Navan.
Celt publishes full text of Father Terence Cunningham’s ‘Cavan Town 1838’ in this week’s issue.
Butlersbridge GFC make a presentation to star footballer Michael O Reilly who is emigrating and leaving the area. Social will be held in the Hall with music by Saint Aidan’s Ceilidhe Band on Friday 2nd January 1970. Subscriptions voluntary.
Midnight Mass 1969 celebrated by Bishop Austin Quinn with Father PJ Gargan being Master of Ceremonies and Father ABC McGrath in charge of the Cathedral Choir on the organ. The 8 am and 9 am on Christmas morning celebrated by Father PJ McManus while the 10 and 10:30 am Mass was celebrated by Father PJ Gargan Adm and the11:30 by Father ABC McGrath.
Wren boys on Saint Stephen’s Day very scarce but a more professional organised group arrived in the evening and were amply rewarded for their musical and entertainment talents.
Death of the legendary Frederick William Swan FW Swan former proprietor of an exclusive footwear shop opposite the Farnham Hotel and later the County Hotel. In latter years having disposed of the County Hotel he retired to live at Monte Viste Dalkey He was one of Cavan’s great characters and business people. Never seemed rushed or hurried he was a friend to all and was very successful in a poor time in Ireland in all his business ventures where he was ably assisted by his wife and Christy Kavanagh whom Freddy more or less adopted as a son and was Boots in the Hotel. His death occurred on Christmas Day 1969 in Monkstown Hospital Dublin. He is survived by his wife. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Derryheen cemetery..
Killygarry GFC annual dinner and presentation is held in the Lakeland Hotel with 270 guest present and Malachy O Reilly Chairman presiding and Hl Smith representing Cavan County Board.
Steady trade in the week up to Christmas with no last minute Christmas Eve Rush. Money was much more plentiful than in recent years with drapery being very much in demand for men and women. Maurice Brady reported that his figures were almost double of last year’s bumper year. As compared to other years very few exiles travelled from England for the Christmas holiday probably because of the uncertain political situation and tighter traveling restrictions due to the trouble in Northern Ireland. Fine spring like weather over Christmas with outdoor activates well patronized.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Jim Hearn E/W Tommy McCormick and Jim Mansfield.
Cavan are back in training under Gabriel Kelly at Breffni Park in preparation for upcoming National League while Brendan Murtagh is putting the Dublin/ Cavan contingent through their paces at Islandbridge.
While Larry Cunningham and the County Blue Boys pack out the Sport’s Centre in Cavan the Mighty Avons with new singer Gene Stuart go on the air with sponsored programme from Radio Eireann.
January 9th 1970 Doctor Patrick Quinn DPH DCH DR COS is appointed County Cavan MOH . He is a native of Roscommon and a graduate of NUI Galway. He is married with two boys. He was previously Assistant County MOH Dublin and Kilkenny.
Presentation to seven heavy machinery operators who have retired from Cavan County Council at a Social in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are Robert Hayes Cavan County Engineer B McPhillips Ballinagh 40 years service John Galligan Machinery Overseer Kilnavara J Teevan 27 years J Leatham Belturbet 42 years service P McGrath Virginia 40 years service C McPhillips 40 years service James Smith Coranure 21 years service. James Smith was the first man to drive the Magnet Cavan/Dublin bus. The company was owned by the late AJ Gordon Farnham Street and revolutionized and pioneered long distance bus travel in Ireland.
Sudden fall of heavy snow and freezing conditions bring a big turnout to County Cavan Golf Club where skiing skating and sleigh riding are the latest popular pursuits. Cavan grinds to a halt with the roads around the town untreated becoming treacherous particularly at Wolfe Tone Street College Street and Railway Road where many of the children have seized on the lack of traffic to make slides.
Death of Christopher Conway Annagelliffe at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. Well known hard working panel beater in Smith’s Garage. He was a native of Ballgriffin county Laois and had been ill for some time and made the trip to Lourdes only a few short months ago. He is survived by his wife Josephine two sons Joseph and John two daughters Elizabeth and Antoinette. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father Des O Dowd officiating.
Death of Annie Lonnergan Coras Point at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. She was a native of Ballyjamesduff and had been only ill for a short time. Rev D O Dowd officiated at the representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Ballyjamesduff.
Death of the very popular Mattie Corcoran formerly charge hand in Provider’s Drapery in Ennis county Clare. He was a native of Curraghboy Athlone and spent most of his adult life in Cavan. He was a vey pleasant agreeable tall man who formed many lasting friendships in the town. Officer of Cavan Gaels Cavan Gaels where he played a pivotal role in amalgamating his own club Cavan Slashers. Life long member of the Pioneer movement Mattie led by example and mixed easily and seamlessly with those enjoying a drink at a function or meeting. He was very involved with the former Cavan Boxing Club and took a leading role in the running and development of the Boy Scouts and was an excellent golfer and former member of County Cavan Golf Club.. He was a most pleasant decent man and a pleasure to meet and do business with in his capacity as charge hand in Provider’s Drapery which closed down just a few years ago necessitation Mattie having to leave his beloved Cavan . He is survived by his mother brothers and sisters.
Bishop Austin Quinn joins in the call for a World Day of Prayer in Cavan Cathedral which this year is dedicated to finding a peace solution in nearby Northern Ireland. The Lesson was read by County Manager Dermot McCarthy and seats were reserved for civic religious and sporting groups. Bishop Austin Quinn presided and Father PJ Gargan Adm was the chief celebrant with Father ABC on the organ and conducting the Cathedral Choir.
Five day week kicks in for shops in the town with closing at ten on Saturday night and reopening at 9 on Tuesday. The old half day is abolished and shops will remain open all day. The new arrangements do not apply to the many licensed premises in the town.
All schools in the parish are closed as the cold weather heralds the entry of the flu virus with many houses in the town having at least one victim. Functions all over are cancelled due to showbands not being able to play due to some of their members being off with the flu.
Dermot and Irene Smith sell their private residence at 1 Earlsvale Road (opposite the Cathedral) for £4,900 to Sean and Etta McIntyre as Dermot opens the new ‘Cavan Domestic Centre’ at 80 Main Street for which he recently paid £4,000. The premises in Main Street comes complete with overhead family accommodation. The Auctioneers for both auctions was Brian Murphy.
Cavan Bridge Club manage 6 ½ tables despite the flu epidemic and inclement cold weather. N/S Mr and Mrs Jim Hearn E/W Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard.
Pictured is the presentation to Phil and Kathleen Murray on the occasion of their recent marriage and Hugo and Mrs Cafferty who are leaving Cavan for Dundalk by Jim McDonnell Chairman and Eugene Monaghan Secretary at the annual dinner dance of Cavan Gaels in the Farnham Hotel.
Sudden death of Father Jack Moore PP Southwark London in his early 50s while holidaying over the Christmas period with his brother in Belfast.. The Family were prominent in business in Bridge Street where they owned the licensed premises now owned by McGinnity’s and later retired to live in College Street. Father Jack was son of Mr and Mrs John Moore ‘Kelly’s Terrace Cavan and was born there in 1919.. Educated at the Boy’s School Cavan Saint Patrick’s College and Saint Patrick’s College Carlow. He was ordained in June 1943 in Saint McCartan’s Cathedral Monaghan by the Bishop of Clogher Most Rev Dr O Callaghan. Ordained with him on that day were Fathers PJ Brady Butlesbridge now in Glasgow Phil Brady Latt and the late Rev Father Michael Conlon brother of the legendary Frank Conlon from Crosskeys. He celebrated his first Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. He was ordained for the Diocese of Southwark in London. He Celebrated his Silver Jubilee with Mass in Saint Clares in 1968. He was an outstanding member of Cavan Slashers GFC and all his life maintained a great interest in the welfare of Cavan football always adopting a positive attitude to the defeats as well as celebrating the many triumphs which included five All Ireland championships and up to thirty Ulster Championships. He never lost his child like Peter Pan personality and no matter how bad the news Father Jack could always find a silver lining. He was deeply involved with the Cavan Association in London and was President at his death. No emigrant from Cavan was ever neglected or in want when Father Jack was on the scene. He was a man of great humility and simplicity and his acts of charity and hospitality were legion and legendary in the London area where he was extremely popular with all classes and creeds and maintained a very good relationship with Southwark and London Council. He is survived by one brother Patrick in Belfast one niece and one nephew. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal from the Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast where the remains were received by Fathers PJ Gargan Adm and Des O Dowd CC as the coffin was being placed in front of the high altar on a catafalque Father ABC McGrath played Mendelssohn’s ‘Requiem’ Father P J Gargan Adm assisted by Father Des O Dowd was the chief celebrant of the Requiem Mass with priests from the Presbytery, Southwark and Saint Pats. The lesson was read by Peter McGinnity. Father ABC McGrath played Chopin’s Funeral March on the organ. As the coffin was being carried to the hearse, Frank Dempsey a native of Trim and Pipe Major Southwark and Burrough Pipe Band in full kilted attire played a lament.. As a mark of respect all business was suspended as the cortege made its way through the town to Killygarry. Among the clergy present was Right Rev Monsignor C Henderson VG representing the Bishop of Southwark Most Rev Dr Cyril Cowdray Right Rev Monsignor Anthony Reynolds Burrough London who was a past Parish Priest of Father Jack’s. Other clergy included Fathers Tommy Monaghan Cavan Ray Brady Cavan Sean Reilly Saint Patrick’s College Torlac O Reilly H Brady Aughnasheelin Vincent Duffy Clifferna John Young Ballinamore Joe Young Drumkilly Patsy Young Carrigallen Pat Brady Crosserlough Paddy Morris Belturbet Joe O Hanlon Nottingham S Conaty Ballyhaise and PJ Corrigan Milltown.
January 16th 1970 Presentation to Charlie Gallagher on the occasion of his retirement from inter county football by Monsignor James J O Reilly VG Dean of Kilmore at a well attended function in the White Horse Hotel Cootehill. Charlie and Brian Gallagher who spearheaded Cootehill Celtic’s rise to prominence in the 1950s winning Junior Championships in 1953 followed by senior in both 1954 and 1955 were both pupils of Saint Michael’s School in Cootehill where they came under the influence of J H Fitzsimmons who was a great promoter of both football and athletics in the school. Later the great Willie Connolly winner of two All Ireland medals in 1933 and 1935 taught in the school where most of the successful Celtic team learnt the rudiments and skills of the game.
Mary McDonagh daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene McDonagh Bailieboro wins 1st Prize in the Aer Lingus Young Scientist of the Year Exhibition in the Junior Sociology Class. Mary is a pupil of Loreto Convent and her mother is the former Rita Sullivan from Cavan town.
Over 350 athletes take part in the Ulster Junior Championships in Cootehill. Excellently organised event which took place in very good conditions over a six mile course for the War Memorial Trophy 1st Henry Rocks Corrigan AC Belfast 2nd Ray Graham Glasslough. Teams from Ballyjamesduff Laragh Kill Cootehill Ballintemple and Cornafean represented Cavan. In the Ladie’s one mile event the winner was local girl Jean Tierney Cootehill in a respectable time of 6 minutes and 14 seconds while 2nd Vera Sherry Glasslough and 3rd Marian Kiernan Ballintemple. Ulster Boy’s Under 15 1st Michael McCabe Cootehill 2nd Sean McEnespie Glasslough and 3rd A Harte Armagh City Harriers. Senior 4 mile event 1st Gerry Craig Oak Leaf Derry City 2nd Noel McDaid Cranford 3rd Christy McMonagle Oak Leaf 4th Jim Cochrane Cootehill and 5th Matt Rudden Laragh AC.
Dissidents at Sinn Féin Ard Feis pledge allegiance to Provisional Army Council and herald the birth of the Provisional IRA. Nearly two thirds walked out of Ard Fheis at protest at proposals to participated in Parliamentary Politics. Dissidents pledged their allegiance to ‘The Provisional Army Council’.
Death of William ‘Willie’ Sheridan 13 Saint Brigids after a long illness. He was aged 70 and worked with the Poor Clares for over 25 years and later with Onslow Bredin. He was a most industrious ‘tasty’ man who kept an outstanding garden both vegetables and flowers which he cultivated each year to the highest standard. He was extremely well known and extremely popular in Cavan. He was predeceased by his wife some years ago and is survived by his sons Paddy, Tom, Christy Jack and Billy and daughters May(O Donnell) Florrie and Bridie (Higgins). Father Desmond O Dowd officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Killygarry cemetery.
Bernadette Devlin accuses the Gardai of brutality as 60,000 people gather outside the Royal Hibernian Hotel where the South African team are staying and then march on Lansdowne Road where Ireland were playing the Springboks.
Old Folks Committee 1970:Chairman Betty Breslin, Treasurer Theresa Kitson, Assistant Treasurer. Mrs E McEvoy, Secretary Laura Breslin, Committee Rev Des O Dowd, E McEvoy, Joe McGovern, Joan O Hanlon Mrs Maureen Hunt, Mrs Robert Simpson, Mrs BT Cullen, Una O Reilly, Mrs M Smith, Maureen Leinster, Eileen Hannigan and Mrs Moorehead.
‘Cinderella in Pop’ is the Boy Scouts Pantomime presentation in the Town Hall from January 25th 1970. Full dress rehearsal in the Scout Den next Sunday at 3 pm.
Death of Patrick Flood Glasdrummond Poles at his residence after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude at the age of 62. Well known industrious farmer he was known for his welcoming and friendly nature and help and assistance to his neighbors and friends. He is survived by his wife Kate and one sister Mrs N Reilly in Drogheda. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery with Father Des O Dowd officiating.
The 7th Annual Gorta Dance for the relief of famine and hunger in Africa was held in the Town Hall with a capacity attendance. The Navak and Apollo Showbands gave their services free and the Cavan Mineral Waters supplied the minerals free of charge. Anselem Lovett Secretary reported a profit of £144 which will be sent to Gorta Headquarters in Dublin.
Efforts are being made to form a branch of Spina Bifida in Cavan and a meeting will be held in the Farnham Hotel to seek members willing to form an association. Great advances have been made in the treatment of babies born with spinal disorders and the aim is to form a group to inform parents and guardians of the help and assistance available in dealing with these problems.
Crubany School still closes as the flu epidemic reaches a climax in Cavan. Only 19 out of a possible 100 students turned up last Monday after the recent Christmas holidays and it was decided to wait a further week until the epidemic had passed.
Great strides are being made at the Textile factory owned by Smyco in Swellan with five more sewing machines added and since Christmas three boys and three girls have been taken on as trainees.
Cavan Bridge Club 6 ½ tables N/S Dr Martin and Mrs McMyler E/W Miss Kelly and Miss Ann McEneaney. Tuesday 12th of January 1970 N/S Kathleen Brady and Miss McMyler E/W Liam Bogue and P Whitney.
Death of James Bredin Cortubber at his residence at the age of 81. Old resident deservedly popular with all creeds and classes. Farmer and building contractor he was known for the excellence of his work and his speed in completing and finishing jobs to the highest specification at a reasonable cost. Great personality ready wit and good humour made him a favourite with all and he loved to meet and converse with people. The news of his passing was received with regret over a wide area. He is survived by his wife seven sons Onslow in Cavan Billy and Robert in the USA Charlie Joe and Ben New Zealand and Victor Cortubber two daughters Mrs W McGarvey London and Mrs W Davison Gilford county Down. There was a large and very representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Ballyhaise Church to the adjoining cemetery with Rev JGB Roycroft officiating.
January 23rd 1970.Saint Felim’s Boys Secondary School Ballinamore is officially blessed and opened by Bishop Austin Quinn with Padraic Faulkner TD Minister for Education in attendance. The Architect was Hubert Duffy son of Paddy and Ellen Duffy Owen Roe Terrace Cavan. Eddie McGarry was the building contractor. The Principal Father Frank McKiernan welcomed all the guests while Fianna Fail were represented locally by Ray McSherry from Sligo.
Eamonn Ceannt Deputy Director of Bord Failte makes a presentation to Cavan County Council accepted by Chairman Paddy O Reilly CNP Kilnaleck to mark Cavan’s achievement of being Ireland’s tidiest town for 1969 as the Government continue a policy of ignoring and paying lip service to the development of one of Ireland’s forgotten border counties.
Death of Annie Hever nee Miney Rossa Place where the family operate a very successful Restaurant business at the age of 90 She spent over 50 years of her life in the USA and was a native of Lacken. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Potahee.
Uproar as Dermot McCarthy County Manager proposes two Itinerant Halting sites for Cavan town naming Moynehall where it is proposed to construct a 14 berth halting site at a cost of £4,500 and the Fairgreen where there will be provision for 6 halting sites at a cost of £3,250. Cavan County Council spent an afternoon discussing the proposals where the attitude was go ahead but not in my area. Andy O Brien mentioned that the water quality in the Moynehall are would not support another fourteen subscribers and there were other problems including the objection of the majority of the residents with the honorable exception of Mrs Fay NT Pullabawn who was championing the rights of the Itinerants. The Committee proposing the changes consisted of Brian Tansey Chief Assistant County Engineer Jim Hayes Housing Engineer and Muriel Doherty Children’s Officer.
Death Delia Murtagh nee Rynn Connolly Street Cavan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She is survived by her husband James three sisters Sister Dominick Sundrive Road Sister Anthony Churchtown both Marist Order and Kathleen Galligan ‘Riverdale’ Connolly Street. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Ballinaglera county Leitrim.
Death of one of Cavan’s truly great characters Johnny McDonagh at Saint Phelim’s Hospital at the age of 75. Great character he was a native of Galway and never lost his pronounced Galway accent. Soft spoken quiet man but as tough as nails Johnny was a former Connaught Ranger and fought in World War 1 on the understanding like his colleagues that the British would offer Ireland and its fighting men some form of ‘Home Rule’ when the War was over. Johnny never forgive the British for reneging on this promise. He was king of the pitch and toss pits that prevailed around Cavan town and was known to have two headed pennies at his disposal if under pressure. He was a wonderful raconteur and anything he had to say was always worth listening to. He was a sort of father figure for rogues and sinners. His tall well kept mustache appearance will be badly missed from the streets of Cavan where he was known for his gentle manner and fiery spirit. In latter years he retired to live in peace at Saint Phelim’s Hospital where he was lovingly cared for by the Matron and staff. Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated at the funeral from the Hospital Chapel to Cullies cemetery.
Death of James Keyes at the age of 39. Member of the cleaning staff of Cavan UDC his sudden death is a tragic loss to his young family and wife Tessie. He is survived by his wife Tessie four daughters and one son. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
The annual Irish school’s drama festival takes place in the Town Hall on 24th to 26th February 1970. Special section for adults.
Over fifty runners take part in the annual seven mile county Cavan senior cross country championship in Laragh which was won in convincing style by the host club. 1st Seamus Cassidy Laragh in 35 minutes and 10 seconds 2nd Hugh McGovern Laragh in 35 22 and 3rd Matt Rudden in 35: 35 all first three from Laragh. Teams 1st Laragh 2nd Cootehill 3rd Kill 4th Cornafean incomplete team. Boy’s Under 16 two mile championship 1st JJ Boyd Cornafean 2nd M McCabe Cootehill. Ladie’s one mile championship of Cavan 1st Jean Tierney Cootehill 6 minutes and 15 seconds 2nd Marian Kiernan Ballintemple and 3rd Patricia Kiernan Ballintemple. Under 14 mile Sean Kiernan Ballyjamesduff 2nd Patrick Cochrane Cootehill 3rd John McCaffrey Cootehill.
‘Cinderella Goes Pop’ is the new Pantomime from Cavan Boy Scouts Musical Society which is expected to raise over £500 towards the building and fitting out of the new Scout Den at Railway Road. Prince Charming is Martin McCullough Demon Paddy Murray Mitey Mike Michael Joe McEntee Cinderella is Maua Kane M/S Jezebel and Delilah Sean Galligan and Mel Doherty Baron Eamonn Higgins Lady Montivie Sally McKenna Buttons Noel Fay Fairy Queen Seamus McCormack Manager of Chancers Jimmy Mulcahy and Receptionist Rita Higgins. Ladie’s Chorus Marie O Donohoe Frances Mulcahy Frances McKiernan Susan Coyle Noreen O Donoghue Rose Mary Allen Nora Cullen Teresa Kitson Peggy Smith Carmel Sheridan Teresa Kennedy and Delores Connolly. Men’s Chorus Paul McCusker John Sheridan Brian McGlashin Felix Gormley Turlough Smith Dennis McCarthy Sean Kane Bernard Geoghegan Noel McGinnity Andreas McEntee Charles Donoghue David Lee Aidan Elliott Connie Walsh Larry Nee and Brian McCormack. Chorus of Water Pirates Gene Finnegan John Sheridan Paul Ronan Ray O Connor Terry O Connor Gerry O Keefe Paul O Keefe D Smith Niall Smith John Sharkey Philip Hourican John Rehill Noel Conaty Paddy Gargan Seamus Henry A Carty and Johnny McCormack. Backstage Danny O Hanlon Frank O Keefe Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Gregory Sheridan Gerry Egan . Lighting effects Brian Sullivan. Make up Betty Hickey Bill Henry and Brother Gerard. Wardrobe Mistress Maureen Hand. Orchestra Jackie Fitzpatrick Eamonn ‘Frosty’ Donohoe Eamonn ‘Buttons’ Brady Leo Ronan Pat Kelly John Hannigan Dermot Smith and Eileen Morgan on the piano. Mitey Tots A Smith Donal Kilduff David Smith Brendan Coyle C Murray Michael Heslin Tomas Wilson M Sheridan K Kilduff J Farrelly and M McEntee.
January 30th 1970:Jim McDonnell at the age of 34 is elected as the new Chairman of Cavan County Board GAA succeeding TP O Reilly who held the post for the last 14 years. He defeated Arva garage proprietor and former Cormore star Phil Brady aged 37 by 134-48 while Tom O Dowd is Vice Chairman defeating L Lynch Dublin 104-71 and succeeds Tom Gilroy who did not seek re election due to health reason. Brian O Reilly Assistant Secretary and Registrar. Tom Maguire is the new Central Council Representative. HL Smith (Secretary) for 33rd year and P C Donohoe (Treasurer) for 11th year were returned unopposed. Jim McDonnell is a Cavan footballing legend winning three Ulster Championship medals in 1955 1962 and 1964. He represented the combined universities for over five years and was picked on the Irish team of 1960. He is the holder of four Railway Cup medals and one Cavan Senior Championship medal with his club Cavan Gael’s in 1965. He is presently Chairman of the town club. His display in Cavan’s heavy loss to Kerry in the All Ireland final of 1955 was rated by John D Hickey the legendary GAA writer with the Irish Independent as ‘the greatest display given by any individual player in Croke Park’
Death of Mary Ann Rehill late of Laragh at the residence of her daughter Mrs Patrick Coyle Pullamore. She is survived by her family. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to Laragh cemetery with Father Patrick J Gargan officiating.
Historic picture on the front of the Anglo Celt shows the signing of a £500,000 contract awarded to Tom McGurk Ballyjamesduff to build the Ambrosia Skimmed Milk factory on the Dublin side of Virginia. Pictured are Tom McGurk Contractor Stephen Curtis Ambrosia Ronald White Dip Arch Liverpool (in conjunction with Harry O Connell BE) Con Odlum Engineer Harry O Connell BE HJ Hobman Project Manager and Dermot Dowse Senior Partner. The Quantity Surveyors are Noel Speidel and Partners. Consulting Engineers are Edward G Pettit and Partners
The brother Patrick Moore in Newtownabbey county Antrim of Father John ‘Jack’ Gerard Moore whose death occurred last month thank all those who assisted at the funeral particularly Father Patrick J Gargan Adm and Father Des O Dowd. Father Moore was a native of Kelly’s Corner Cavan (John McGinnity’s)
Death of one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected residents Bridget ‘Ma’ Kelly Bridge Street at the residence of her daughter Ina McCaul Bridge Street at the age of 65. She was the owner of a very select highly respectable licensed premises on the far side of Bridge Street and only select customers were admitted to this beautifully kept premises. She was a native of Offaly and was predeceased by her husband Peter some years ago. She is survived by her only daughter Ena McCaul and grandchildren. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Sympathy is extended to Aidan Leahy Main Street on the death of his mother Mary E Leahy Point Road Dundalk at the Lourdes Hospital Drogheda. Her husband Michael was Postmaster in Cavan before going to Drogheda.
Week of prayer for Christian Unity at Cavan Presbyterian Church is not attended by any Catholic representative. The Service was conducted by Rev George Millar and Rev JW Fletcher . A short sermon was delivered by Bishop Right Rev E F Moore PhD DD.
Doctor Philip O Connell MSc FRSAI a native of Fartragh Virginia dies at his residence Ard Na Greinne in Clonmel at the age of 75. He was author of ‘Schools and Scholars of Bhreifne and The History of the Diocese of Kilmore and was an annual contributor to the Bhreifne Journal sponsored by Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne of which he was a founding member. He was Principal Clonmel Technical Institute. His wife Kathleen died thirteen years ago. He is survived by his brother in Virginia relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saints Peter and Paul Clonmel to Maghera cemetery Virginia county Cavan. A concelebrated Mass for Dr Philip O Connell will take place in the Cathedral next month sponsored by Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne. Among the attendance at the funeral were Fathers Charles Travers PP Corlough and Drumreilly and Father Frank McKiernan Principal Saint Felim’s Ballinamore and Editor of the Bhreifne Journal.
February 6th 1970:Death of Charles Jackson 18 Fairview at his residence after a long illness. aged 57.Native of Swellan. He worked all his life in McCarren's. Survived by his wife Margaret sons Joe, Charlie and Paddy and daughters Mollie, Annie Bridget, Margaret, Susan, Lily and Frances and his mother Mrs R A Jackson in England brothers and sisters. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Noel Teahan pictured returns to Cavan as Manager of the Bank Of Ireland replacing John Owen who has gone to Raheny Dublin as Manager. Noel a native of Arklow served in Cavan from 1958-1965 and has served the Bank of Ireland in Listowel and Kilkenny. He is a very keen golfer and was very popular on his last visit. He is married to Collette and they have three boys and one girl.
Death of Joseph Fitzsimmons well known farmer in the Arahan area. He is survived by his brothers nephews nieces relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Same Week: Death of Freddie Morris 81 Church Street at the age of 70 at the residence of his sister Mrs McKeown 81 Church Street. Operated a very successful pottery and delph shop opposite the Poor Clare Convent (AOR). Most pleasant decent man he was a native of the town and one of the famous Morris family who were well known in business and plumbing circles in the town. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Ballyhaise. Rev GCA Millar officiated. He is survived by his sister Mrs McKeown Cavan Mrs M Murray Arklow.
Garda Brendan Wright Superintendent’s Clerk and a native of Clones is transferred on promotion after five years in Cavan to Bellmullett county Mayo.
Death of Robert Niblock (97) College Street one of Cavan’s oldest citizens. Carpenter and mechanic in Gordon’s garage. Member of Church of Ireland Church Vestry. Rev George Millar MA Rector officiated at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery.
Death of Theresa Tully Killynebber at the age of 70. A native of Mullingar. She was extremely popular and vey helpful and charitable to her neighbours friends and even strangers who called to her home in Killynebber. She is survived by her six sons. Rev D O Dowd officiated at the funeral to Killygarry.
Tridium in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes concludes with Mass in the Cathedral given by the Rosary Priest Father Gabriel Harty O P. The talks in Saint Augustine’s Hall after Mass were illustrated with slides.
Portent of things to come as Cavan sink to 1-14 to 1-2 beating in Ballinascreen against Derry in the National Football League Division 2 Section B played in very soft muddy conditions. Derry led a very poor lethargic Cavan team by 1-8 to 0-0 at the interval having enjoyed the benefit of the strong wind in the first half. Upsetting for Cavan was that Peter Pritchard was involved in a motor accident on his way to the game and although not seriously injured he was ruled out of the starting team being replaced by Brendan Murtagh who in the circumstances acquitted himself very well.
Death of Mrs Bridget Cartwright Mitchell Street. Survived by her son Eddie and 3 daughters Kathleen Faulkner Saint Bridget’s Mrs C O Conner Saint Bridget’s and Mrs E Quinn Saint Aidan’s . Rev PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral to Killygarry cemetery.
VEC Teachers on National Strike. In Cavan there are 286 pupils and 16 teachers in Cavan Technical School. .
February 13th 1969 Christina Clarke suing by her father John ‘Buddy’ Clarke 7 Tullac Mongan wins her action against Martin Gaffney Garage Proprietor for damages she incurred when running out from behind a parked vehicle in Connolly Street she was knocked down by a car driven by the defendant. The damages were mitigated down to £600 from £2,400 when the evidence was heard at Cavan Circuit Court. TF Roe instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick was for the Clarke’s while John F Kelly represented Martin Gaffney who was exonerated for any blame in the accident which occurred on October 22nd 1968.
Cavan’ s Convent School stage the highly impressive well dressed well lit and well produced Operetta ‘The Wishing Cup’ on three nights in the new Convent Hall Cock Hill Cavan. Stars included Peggy Smith Betsey Coyle Catriona McGovern Fanoni Donohoe Teresa McDonald Teresa O Reilly Yvonne Sheridan Maura Farrell Roisin Hayes Anny Lyng Alice Smith Ursula McEvoy Angela O Reilly Majella McCaffrey Barbara McCabe Angela McHugh Bernadette Conlon Lorraine Smith and Kathleen Smith. Pictured are the gypsies who took part in the camp fire scene which was the highlight of the show. M Johnston C Keoghan Francis Flood Geraldine Geoghegan B Mullery C Wilson Helen O Reilly J Kennedy Louise Sexton C McHugh Rose McCaffrey Mary Graham Angela Higgins M Smith Helen Morton L Bravendar M Burke M Clarke C Hayes Helen Quinn Mary Tully Frances Jackson Teresa Keyes Geraldine Smith Antoinette Coleman and B Leddy.
Dr Brian Galligan is appointed Dispensary Doctor for Kilnaleck and is selling his house at Farnham Street as Cavan is plunged into a medical mess with no cover for the ill Dr Jack Sullivan and the late Dominick McCabe whose death occurred recently. Dr Charles Lorrigan Dispensary Doctor for Ballyhaise steps into the breach and despite his best efforts night and day is unable to stop the situation escalating to a full blown crisis. The only other doctor in town is Doctor Con Lenihan who took over the practice of the late Doctor Flannery in Farnham Street.
Death of Robert Niblock late of College Street in Saint Phelim’s Hospital at the age of 97. One of Cavan’s oldest and most respected residents he was a member for many years of the Select Vestry Church of Ireland. He worked as a Mechanic in Gordon’s Garage and was one of the first to master the introduction of the motor car being a proficient driver fo al sorts of mechanical vehicles of all classes and sizes. He is survived by one brother Charles Niblock in Dublin. There was a very large attendance of all classes and creeds at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church with Rev GCA Millar presiding with burial later in the New cemetery.
Sympathy is extended to Miss Molly McNally College Street on the death of her brother Vincent a native of the town in London.
Rev GCA Millar celebrates the morning service for Ash Wednesday in Cavan Parish Church while over in the Cathedral Father Gabriel Harty OP celebrates the 7:30 evening Mass and later treats the attendance to a slide show on Our Lady of Lourdes in the nearby Saint Augustine’s Hall.
Vincent Walsh Treasurer Cavan Credit Union announces the signing up of the 300th member of Cavan Credit Union with share capital reaching a new unstated high. The AGM of Cavan Credit Union will take place in the Town Hall on February 23rd 1970.
The monthly meeting of Cavan CYMS is postponed to Sunday 1st of March as a mark of respect to one of its greatest ever members Gerry M Lovett Cathedral Road whose untimely death occurred in a Dublin Hospital. He was a native of Bear Island count Cork and was involved as Metal Work teacher and Principal of Cavan Technical School for over 34 years. He was aged 62.
Up and down form as Cavan trash Tyrone 1-11 to 1-1 in Dungannon in damp muddy underfoot conditions. Cavan led Tyrone by 0-5 to 1-1 at half time after playing against a strong fresh breeze. Tyrone were woeful and lucky to escape with a ten point beating failing to score in the second half.
Fergus McCauley one of the stars of the all conquering Drumalee Intermediate champions team breaks his left leg in a league game against Ballymachugh at the latter’s ground. He is presently in the Surgical Hospital and is expected to be out of the game for at least three months.
February 20th 1970 Further calls on the County Manager to appoint a temporary Dispensary Doctor for Cavan as the absence of medical intervention on the ground reaches crisis point. Mr McCarthy County Manage points out that the present incumbent is seriously sick and Dr Lorrigan Dispensary Doctor is covering night and day but he accepts that the situation is not perfect. He more or less states that despite all his efforts and that of Cavan County Council no doctor wants to come to Cavan which is considered to be a completely unattractive destination.
Death of well known farmer and milk delivery man Frank Lee Tullyco at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan after a long illness. He was one of the great characters around the town and was an outstanding footballer and hurler with Tullyco in his youth. He had a lifelong interest in Irish music and played many instruments. He was one of the chief organisers of the first Fleadh Cheoil to be held in Cavan in 1954. He is survived by his brother Paddy in Castlepollard one sister Kathleen in Tullyco nephews and nieces. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the removal and funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Rev Brother John FSC is the Question Master at the Irish Question Team won by Saint Norbert’s Kilnacrott who defeated The Royal School in the new Concert Hall at Saint Clare’s School. The event is sponsored by the Gaelic League Cavan.
Jackson’s Garage announce that John Costello Virginia pictured is to become their chief salesman in East Cavan for all Ford products.
Bishop Quinn proclaims the new liturgy as a huge breakthrough for the laity’s participation in Church ceremonies with the priest now facing the people and saying the Mass in the local language with the laity expected to make the appropriated responses. “No longer will people be ‘hearing Mass’ but participating with the priest in saying Mass” Bishop Quinn asks this Lent that families in the Diocese make a special effort to pray the family rosary together each night.
Gabriel Kelly takes over from Mick Higgins as Manager of the Cavan senior football team. Selectors are Paul Caffrey Drumalee Phil Brady Arva and Benny Brady Lavey. Mick Higgins former Cavan All Ireland footballer held the post for nine years and guided Cavan to four Ulster senior championships. He is the winner of three All Ireland medals captaining Cavan to their last triumph in 1952. He bemoans the fact that great players like Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Charlie Gallagher never even got the chance of playing in the All Ireland final and is confident that Ray Carolan John Joe O Reilly Philip Murray and the rest of the Cavan team will win not one but several All Ireland senior titles in the next few years.
Table Tennis Club Chairman Jim Fay Secretary Sean McDonald Treasurer Alec Dempsey Coach Seamus De Faoite. Committee Father Des O Dowd Mickey Breslin PJ Carroll Maurice Brady Bernard Sharkey Oliver Malone and Eithne O Reilly. Practice in Saint Augustine’s Hall on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
February 27th 1970 Bernadette Graham Housekeeper Farnham Street Cavan makes a successful clam against the owners of the Westenra Hotel Monaghan for injures received when she fell on the premises on November 19th 1967. She was awarded £3,000 and costs by order of the High Court. Tom O Higgins SC and WD Finlay SC and TF Roe instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick TD appeared for Bernadette Graham while TR Finlay SC and Robert Barr instructed by George V Maloney were for the defendants.
Nationwide unrest as the Banks go on a work to rule only opening from 10-12:30 each day by order of the Bank Official’s Union. They now join among others the Technical School teachers who are also on strike.
New high value very attractive 50 pence piece goes into circulation and will replace the jaded 10/- note in preparation for decimalization in February 1971.
Willie Corr Cashier Ulster Bank is leaving Cavan on promotion to Blackrock as Pro Manager. He was extremely popular in Cavan during his two years in the town and played soccer football for Belturbet. He is a native of Dundalk county Louth.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce 1970 Chairman Matt Connolly Vice Chairman Brian Murphy Secretary Richard McIntyre Treasurer Sean Young. Committee Louis Blessing Mervyn Johnston Benny Hickey Phil Donohoe Michael Ryan Bill Mackeral Joseph Good Margaret Smith Bridge Street and Vera Gilchreest. The meeting was addressed by Robert M Hayes County Engineer who outlined the plans to upgrade the sewerage and water systems in the town and the disruption to expect.
Death of Doctor Henry A ‘Harry’ Galligan in London at the age of 51. He was a native of Upper Main Street being born there at 71 Main Street (Dunne’s Bar). He was nephew of Rev Henry Galligan PP. He was educated in the Boy’s School Cavan Saint Patrick’s College Blackrock and the College of Surgeons Dublin where he qualified in 1941. He was House Surgeon in the Surgical Hospital Cavan for some years and later spent some time in Portlaoise Hospital before emigrating to London. He was an eminent well known doctor in London and was President of the Royal College of Surgeons London branch. He is survived by his wife Josephine daughter Sheila son Gerard brother of Paddy farmer and milk delivery man Annagelliffe Cavan sisters Kathleen Crowe USA Margaret Marsh Dublin and Mrs Antoinette Murphy Earlsvale Road Cavan. Funeral following Requiem Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart Edge Hill Wimbledon to Battersea Morten cemetery.
Ulster power their way to their 9th successive Railway Cup Final beating Munster 2-12 to 0-6 in a very poorly contested Railway Cup semi final at Croke Park. Munster with the advantage of the strong wind and heavy rain in their backs trailed Ulster by 1-4 to 0-5 at the interval and the writing for the small crowd was on the wall. Sean O Neill was outstanding in the forwards and the speed and teamwork of debut boy Steve Duggan and Gene Cusack carved holes in a very pedestrian disinterested Munster defence. They now play Connaught in the final at Croke Park on Saint Patrick’s Day and the Celt calls for the inclusion of Hughie Newman who was mysteriously omitted from the Ulster team for the semi final.
Pictured are Cavan anglers with their trophies won during the year. Sean Young fly casting Norman Cinnamond Scottish Bowl for his interprovincial prowess with Ulster and Vincent Bartley heaviest trout.
18,161 copies of the Anglo Celt are sold each week and it is estimated that over 70,000 people read the paper each week.
March 6th 1970 Death of Gerry Lovett Cathedral Road at the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin. Aged 62. He was a native of Beare Island County Cork. He taught for a period in Donegal before being appointed as a Metal Work teacher to Cavan Technical School in 1936. Headmaster of Cavan Vocational School at his death. He over saw a huge change in the manner of education at Technical School resulting in the imminent erection of the state of the art Vocational School at Cullies cemetery . At his death, he was Secretary of Saint Josephs Young Priest Society, President of Cavan Saint Vincent De Paul. Former Secretary of Cavan Cumainn Fianna Fáil. Founder member and long time President of Cavan CYMS. He was at one time the leading activist for Fianna Fail in the Cavan area and stood for election in a General Election where his respectable vote helped to re elect Paddy Smith and Mick Sheridan. He took a life long interest in the welfare of his students and placed many of them in employment in the area. He was always available to impart knowledge or give grinds to students studying for the Garda or other professions. At his funeral Guards of Honour from all the local organisations including the members of Cavan CYMS who met the cortege at the outskirts of the town.He is survived by his wife Margaret, one daughter Mary (Oldcastle) and sons Diarmuid, Anselem, Gerard and John. He was brother of Eileen McDonald South End on Sea England Rev P J Gargan Adm officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry and pupils from Cavan Technical School formed a guard of honour on each side of the hearse as it made its way through streets of Cavan with every business closed and shuttered as mark of respect.
Same Week Death of Doctor Dominick McCabe Farnham Street in Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn at the age of 51. Son of the late Senator Dominick and Mrs Mary McCabe NT Killygarry House. He was educated at Killygarry National School Saint Patrick’ s College and UCD. He first took up an appointment as House Surgeon in the Surgical Hospital before setting up his own busy practice and later being appointed Physician in Saint Phelim’s Hospital where he was very popular with patients and staff. “Exceptional talent and humour”. Compere of the 1966 and 1969 winning Saint Phelim's Hospital Group in the Tops of Breffni. He was a man of great humour and ready wit and loved nothing better than a good yarn to lighten his load. Even when the laugh was on himself Dominick could always break into a ready smile and twinkle in the eye. Member and Captain of County Cavan Golf Club-the course was closed as mark of respect on Saturday until 2 pm . He is survived by his wife Beda, daughters Annette, Barbara, Caroline, Irene and baby son Dominick “Easy going manner and sense of humour belied his greatness as a medical practitioner”. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Michael ‘Mick’ Sheridan politician and farmer Ballyhillan Crossdoney at his residence at the age of 73. He was a Fianna Fail TD for County Cavan from 1966-1961 when he retired. Member of one of the great Cavan Republican families. He was a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and joined the Irish Volunteers in 1915. He was a very active member of the IRA from 1919 and was Brigade Commander from 1922-1923. As early as 1915 he paraded with the Volunteers in Ballinagh when the famous O Rahilly visited the village. His activities during the Black and Tan War led to his arrest and imprisonment in Belfast Gaol in 1921. In Cavan town Mick Sheridan was a constant visitor to the Cavan House which was considered a safe house for Volunteers and IRA men on the run. Indeed all three of the Sheridan brothers were staunch active members of the IRA and their sister Brid later to be County Cavan Librarian was a leading member of Cumann Na Mbhan. Indeed the family home at Crossdoney was burnt to the ground by the Black and Tans and his brother Captain Tommy Sheridan was shot dead in an exchange of fire with the Black and Tans in Crossdoney. Mick Sheridan had no enemies and such was his popularity that he drew support from all quarters creeds and classes. He headed the poll in 1933 General Election but after that he was always elected second to the high profile Paddy Smith who was Minister in several Fianna Fail Governments. He was an outstanding man for the small farmers and fought tooth and nail to introduce schemes with incentives to keep the small farmer on the land and at home. He was a leading member of Cavan County Council and Cavan Committee of Agriculture for many years. Mick Sheridan TD and Freedom Fighter is survived by his wife Elizabeth and daughter Ann Reilly Lagan Belturbet. He was a brother of Cmdt Sean Sheridan Crossdoney Patrick Sheridan Drumcrow and Miss M Sheridan Ballyhillan Crossdoney. Father Michael Gilbride officiated at the removal and funeral Mass on Saturday and Sunday in Saint Phelim’s Church Ballinagh to the adjoining cemetery which was by far the biggest ever seen in the area The coffin was draped in the tricolor and the firing party under Captain Peter Moynagh discharged a volley of shots over the grave while Teddy McCormack Cavan sounded the last post on the bugle. President De Velera was represented by Captain Danny Flood Eastern Command.
Death of Harriett E Wellwood ‘Springville’ Earlsvale Road Cavan at 30 Hyde Park Dalkey the home of her son Judge Herbert E Wellwood. She was extremely popular in Cavan taking an active part in all of the social events in the town and was closely associated with the music and choir in the Church of Ireland Cavan. Her husband Henry Wellwood was Town Surveyor in the town for many years spanning both British and Irish rule. She is survived by her son Judge Herbert E Wellwood and two daughters.
Death of Margaret Webber nee Sutherland late of Connolly Street Cavan . She emigrated over 60 years ago and returned home on holiday in 1950 for the one and only time. She is survived by her husband and daughters and was sister of Mrs Jack Reilly Barber Connolly Street.
At the AGM of Cavan Anglers Club the Treasurer Tommy Donohoe announced that the Club had won £100 in the Prize Bonds and their credit balance now stood at £100. Chairman Vincent Bartley Vice Chairman Norman Cinnamond Secretary Rev George Millar and Weighmaster Johnny Donohoe. Annagh Lake restocked in June 1969 will reopen for fishing on July 1st 1970.Permit will be required and three fish per angler quota applies.
Cavan Junior Chamber 1970 President Leo McGrath Vice President Noel McIntyre Secretary Geraldine Fitzpatrick Treasurer Eva Bonney. Committee Michael Drysdale and Mary Glavey.
Cavan CYMS Snooker Pictured are Dessie Lenihan( Junior Runner Up), Francis (Rinty) Monaghan(Senior Winner), Paddy O Reilly (Chairman), Bernard Sharkey (Senior Runner Up) and Hubert Smith (Junior Champion)
March 13th 1970:Pictured are Philip Dunne (aged 13) 5 Saint Brigids and his friend 9 year old Martin Brady 4 Saint Brigid's who found a carrier pigeon while playing in the Dew Drop Inn yard.
Same Week: Death of Michael Farrelly aged 63 Tullac Mongan. Immensely strong he worked with Paddy Elliott for over 22 years. Played the big drum in the old Labour Band. He was also Chairman and Secretary for many years and was closely associated with the development of the Labour Party and Cavan Harps. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth son Michael and 2 daughters Mrs J Drumm England and Mrs W McDonald Cheswick London and sister Mrs Lally Saint Mary’s Terrace. Father Desmond O Dowd officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Members of the Technical Bureau of Investigation as valuable antiques are stolen by an international gang from Farnham House. The theft was discovered by the caretakers Mr and Mrs Josie Smith.
Sympathy is extended to Michael Geoghegan Publican Church Street on the death of his mother Brigid in Castleblayney.
Main topic of debate at Cavan Urban Council is the recent deaths of Drs Jack Sullivan and Dominick McCabe with all members uniting in passing a vote of sympathy to the families of these two great men who served the people of the town so admirably and so unselfishly over the last long number of years. Problem now is that it is almost impossible to access a doctor in Cavan with no Dispensary Doctor appointed and only Doctor Charles Lorrigan Dispensary Doctor Ballyhaise available for a short period of time each day. To compound matters Doctor Brian Galligan is selling his house after being appointed in the midst of this crisis Dispensary Doctor in Kilnaleck and according to the County Manager Dermot McCarthy no doctors want to come to Cavan at the moment. Doctor Con Lenihan has taken over the private practice of Dr Flannery but is working night and day attending to his own ever growing list of patients.
Death of Owen Burn 5 Owen Roe at the age of 76. He took a leading part in the War of Independence and was a member of Cavan town Old IRA. He was interred in Ballykinlar in 1922 The coffin was draped in the tricolor and colleagues formed a guard of honour as the funeral cortege left the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim bound for Cullies cemetery. Father Des O Dowd officiated. He is survived by two brothers Bennie in Australia and James Cavan
March 20th 1970:Death of “a Legend” Doctor Jack Sullivan Church Street and formerly Upper Main Street (Eason’s) at the Richmond Hospital Dublin following a long illness. Jack was born in Upper Main Street to Bernard and Mrs Sullivan extensive hardware merchants Upper Main Street. Jack was educated at Drumcrave Saint Patrick’s College and UCD where he graduated as a doctor in 1931 obtaining the highest marks in Ireland in his Finals He was later a house surgeon and intern at the Mater Hospital before being appointed Assistant County MOH for Westmeath. Later he worked in England and obtained his DPH with first class honours. Such was his status in the medical world that he lectured for a period of time in UCD on Clinical Medicine and he was expected to continue working towards being a Consultant but Jack like Saint Patrick could hear the voice of the poor downtrodden Cavan people and was appointed Medical Officer in Ballinagh and Ballyhaise before being appointed Dispensary Doctor for Cavan town in 1944. He was an outstanding athlete hurler golfer footballer boxer and handballer representing Cavan with distinction at the Tailteann Games. He was first in everything he did or competed in being University Champion at boxing for many years giving an all out action performance similar to his hero Jack Dempsey. He was an outstanding member of County Cavan Golf Club being captain of the Club. For many years he was Medical Officer to the Cavan team during their All Ireland winning days. Above all he was an amazing doctor and his reputation as a diagnostician was unsurpassed anywhere. His dedication to the sick poor and destitute was legendary and he worked from dawn to dusk relieving and aiding his people whom he dearly loved and all were addressed by their first name. He was forever linked to Nurse Dale Jenkins in his outstanding work attending at births and all rich and poor received the same warm welcome to this world. Their skill together was legendary and all deliveries at the time were carried out in the safest most professional manner. In a very poor time in Cavan during and after the War years Jack Sullivan was the star that people followed and his skill advice and medical expertise were a great source of help and support. Jack was born at the ‘Butt of the Half Acre’ and he knew from an early age the poverty and destitution leading to ill health that people suffered in Cavan. Fourteen floral wreaths were placed on his coffin six were from ‘grateful patients in Saint Patrick’s Terrace Wolfe Tone Street Lake View Saint Aidan’s Terrace Owen Roe Jubilee Terrace Breffni Saint Brigid’s Terrace Tullac Mongan and Fairview. There were also wreaths from Cavan Tenant’s Association and Cavan Garda of whom he was Medical Officer. He will never be replaced or replicated in the hearts of Cavan people. His warm caring personality genial presence medical expertise and know how will never be seen in the town again. He walked through the Golden Gates greeted by Saint Peter early on Tuesday morning with the prayers of the poor ringing all round. He left a host of friends and grateful patients this man had no enemies. Jack when he could spare the time took a great interest in local history and collected old historic guns swords and artifacts many of them on permanent display in the National Museum in Dublin. He was Treasurer of Cavan Owen Roe Week and long after his death the balance of the monies about £500 were transferred to the Cavan Swimming Pool Committee. Survived by his wife Kathleen, daughters Carena Coleman Navan, Aíne and Frances and son John Medical Student UCG. He was brother of Cmdt Dr Benny Sullivan Army Medical Corps Gormanston Mrs Maisie Magee Mrs Rita Kenny Belturbet and Mrs Kitty McDonagh Bailieboro. Many people from Cavan travelled to Dublin to escort the cortege from the hospital which stretched for several miles as it approached Cavan. A guard of honour was provided by Cavan Red Cross and the National Headquarters were represented by Eileen Malone. The remains were received at the packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim by Rev ABC McGrath. Hundreds of people from far outside Cavan made their way the following day to the Cathedral for the Requiem Mass celebrated by Father ABC McGrath with the Gardai Siochan escort carrying the remains from the Cathedral down to the road where colleagues of the late Jack carried the coffin to his house in Church Street before the cortege made its way through the town were all business premises were closed and shuttered to his final resting place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Students from both the Poor Clare’s and Loreto were among the mourners as Doctor Jack’s daughters Aine and Frances are teachers. Fathers ABC McGrath assisted by Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated at the graveside and amidst a scene of universal tears and mourning one of Cavan’s greatest ever men was laid to his eternal rest. May he Rest in Peace. Cavan Golf Club was closed as mark of respect and Cavan Bridge Club called off their weekly session on Tuesday night.
Eddie Quinn Butcher Lake View is pictured with the first trout of the Season a 7½ lb trout caught by his father Pat on a copper spoon bait at Killykeen.
Saint Norbert’s College Kilnacrott in the presence of a large crowd at Breffni Park that included the new Lord Abbot Kevin Smith beat Saint Tiernach’s Clones 0-10 to 0-6 to win the Dalton Cup which they last one for the first time in 1965 after being finalists in 1964. The team was trained by Father F McKiernan. Scorers Gerry Morris 0-3 P Brady 0-2 P Reilly 0-2 M Brady and P McGonigle 0-1 each.
Terence S Smith presents Cavan Urban District Council with an updated list of Officers and members of Cavan UDC 1900-1960 on the occasion of the diamond jubilee of the opening of the Town Hall in 1910. Terence is the author of the Civic History of the Town of Cavan. The Town Commissioners ceased to exist from March 31st 1900 and the new Urban Council was founded on April 1st 1900. Terence has been greatly assisted in compiling his latest document by The Town Clerk and The National Library in Dublin. He presented the Council with a copy of the Dinner Menu for the opening of the Town Hall. The function went on all night and the admission in 1910 was a princely 10/-. The Vice Chairman Maurice Jackson presided and among those to express thanks to Teddy Smith were Labour members Tom O Connor and John O Rourke with his good friend Joe McGovern furnishing an excellent reference of Terence who was born over Smyth’s Electrical Shop where his father Michael J Smyth member and Chairman of Cavan UDC and his mother Mary Josephine nee Maloney carried on a bar grocery and shipping agency for White Star Lines. Michael Smyth was also an extensive farmer having land at College Street ‘Randy’s Hill’ and Dublin Road as well as Drumcrave.
Get well wishes for Tom Fitzpatrick are sent from Cavan Urban Council who collapsed after a recent debate in Dail Eireann and is recovering in a Dublin Hospital. The Council approved overdraft facility of £8,000 to the 30th June 1970.
Joe McGovern CNP member of Cavan Urban Council tells the members that Jack Sullivan was his friend and counselor for over 50 years. He knew him as a footballer athlete boxer motor cyclist handballer. He was an outstanding student and was always first no matter what he undertook. From youth Jack was a genius but always acted humbly and with great dignity towards his friends never leaving them out of any action no matter who or what was the distinguished gathering or people. Jack went to school with Joe at Drumcrave and later they attended Saint Patrick’s College where according to Joe their paths diversified with Jack heading for Dublin to become a doctor and taking first place in Ireland at the finals in the College of Surgeons. Jack was a brilliant diagnostician all he had to do was take one look into your eyes and he had a good idea what ailed you. He could have been one of Ireland’s leading Specialists but chose the Drumlins of his native Cavan rather than the opulent leafy shades of Fitzwilliam or Merrion Square to practice and this was to the immense benefit to the people of his native town. Cavan in one month lost giants of the caliber of Jack Sullivan Dominick McCabe and Gerry M Lovett who did so much to advance the standard of education for the poor and deprived of Cavan. Benny Cafferty Maurice Jackson John O Rourke also spoke and passed a vote of sympathy with the family of James Keyes an outstanding member of the outdoor staff for many years whose untimely death occurred recently.
Cavan Bridge for the Cullen Cup at the Lake Hotel Virginia 1st Mr and Mrs W O Farrell Longford Best Gross Joan O Hanlon and Gerry Hunt.
Sligo Drama Circle are two in a row winners of the Premier award and The Doctor Patrick Lyons Cup at Cavan Drama Festival with their presentation of ‘A Street Car Named Desire’ a three act drama by Tennessee Williams. As in 1969,they performed on the last night scoring 92 marks. Second Strand Players Dublin 3rd Ballintra Castleblayney. Winners of the elocution section were Loreto College Cavan Louise McDonnell, Paula Carolan and Helen English. Anglo Celt Cup ‘Thirty Three Players Dublin with ‘Who Shall We Tell’. Best Producer Ann O Driscoll Sligo??? Best Setting Ballintra Players Castleblayney. Best Actor John Fitzpatrick Sligo. Best Actress Nora Wilson Newport Players and Marie O Reilly 57 Theatre Dublin
Death of Sarah Ronan at the residence of her daughter Joan (Courtney) in Cork. In her early 70s,widow of Paul former lino type Operator in the Anglo Celt. Survived by her sons Leo and Paddy. daughters Joan, Kathleen London and Joy Harper London .Funeral took place in Cork.
Death of Mary Ann Owens formerly Upper Main Street in Belfast where she lived for the last 26 years. She was the owner of a grocery shop in Upper Main Street for many years and sold home produce including her own baking vegetables and jam. She was very involved in Church affairs and was a leading member of the Church of Ireland in Cavan. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and burial which took place from Cavan Parish Church to the New Cemetery. Rev Archdeacon Shire and Rev George Millar presided.
Saint Patrick’s College perform their outstanding version of ‘Oklahoma’ in the Ne Concert Hall in Saint Patrick’s College. Over 20 principles in the cast and brings back memories of the famous Gilbert and Sullivan Operas performed in the Town Hall by the Saint Patrick’s College Musical Society in the late 1940s and 1950s.
Bishop celebrates the 10 o clock Mass in the Cathedral on Saint Patrick’s Day with Father PJ McManus celebrating the 11:30 and evening Mass at 7:30 in Irish and Father Des O Dowd celebrating the 8 am Mass on Saint Patrick’s morning. The tricolor flew from the Courthouse and the Breffni Boys Band paraded the streets of the town after the 11:30 Mass.
Michael Leddy well known painter and decorator is painting and decorating the Church of Ireland which has been vacated during the work with Services taking place in the Protestant Hall. Saint John’s Church of Ireland will be rededicated on Sunday 19th April 1970.
Annual retreat for students of the technical school is being given at the school by Father Des O Dowd with Colm Traynor reading the Lesson.
Ulster win the Railway Cup with a comprehensive 2-11 to 0-10 victory over Connaught in the final at Croke Park before an attendance of 15,000. Two goals in the opening ten minutes swung the game towards Ulster who playing with the strong wind were ahead 2-8 to 0-3 at the interval. Ulster A Gallagher Tyrone Andy McCabe Cavan Tom McCreesh Armagh Tom O Hare Down Brian McEniff Donegal Malachy McAfee Derry Enda McGowan Cavan Ray Carolan Captain Tony McAtemney Antrim J Murphy Down Mickey Niblock Derry Steve Duggan Cavan Gene Cusack Cavan Sean O Neill Down Sean O Connell Derry
George C Scott wins the Oscar for Best Actor for his role as ‘General Patton’ in the film ‘Patton’ but refuses the Oscar describing the ceremony as “ a meat parade” and condems the Oscars as “offensive barbarous and innately corrupt”
Loreto College win the Irish Question Time at the College with Saint Norbert’s and Saint Patrick’s College joint second. Rev Brother Eoin De La Salle School was Question Master. Pictured are the Loreto team Anna O Callaghan Ann O Reilly Paula Carolan and Mary Bartage
Death of “a Legend” Doctor Jack Sullivan Church Street. Survived by his wife Kathleen, daughters Corina, Aíne and Frances and son John. Jimmy McEntee an old school friend and neighbour from ‘The Breifne Bar’ Upper Main Street writes an ‘Appreciation’ “Jack Sullivan was loved by all people regardless of their creed or circumstances. His keen perception and agile mind served him well in his profession, his diagnosis were almost always correct. His sense of humour brought relief to many a troubled soul”. Jack was born in 1905 at Upper Main Street (Easons) where the family carried on an extensive hardware business. Educated at Drumcrave National School, Saint Patricks College and UCD where he excelled academically and in sport. Outstandingly brave, he was Inter Varsity Boxing Champion on several occasions. He was a very good athlete and won most of the races he entered at Sports and Feiseanna throughout the country. He never lost the common touch and his friends were always included no matter how exalted the company. Outstanding golfer he was Captain at County Cavan in 1955. One of the main organisers of the Tercentenary Celebrations of the death of Owen Roe O Neill in 1949.Priceless collection of guns rifles swords and other artifacts’ much of which he donated to the National Museum. Although ill at the time, he organised the farewell social and presentation for his great friend and comrade Nurse Dale Jenkins on her retirement. Over 1,000 people thronged the Town Hall on February 21st 1969 and the evening was brought to a conclusion with the singing of the Butch Moore hit of the time ‘Born to Be with You’ The Old Folks Home and Day Centre on Cathedral Road are named in his memory. A feature of the funeral was the packed Cathedral representing all classed and creeds and the fact that every working class area sent a wreath in loving memory of a doctor who never sought monetary reward from those who could not afford it. Dr.Jack Sullivan is interred in Killygarry.
March 27th 1970:End of ‘The Half Acre’ as bulldozers knock the last of the houses in Mitchell Street. Owed its notoriety to the fact that it was the last place in the British Isles where typhoid broke out.It was named the Half Acre because Lord Farnham originally donated the land for house building.
Same Week: Terry Sexton son of Terry and Lily Sexton 4 Saint Patrick's Terrace Swellan is best actor in the over 10 section at the Ulster Irish Drama Festival in Belfast. The play ‘Bui Bealtaine’ was produced by Bill Henry and Brother Gerard.
Dana wins The Eurovision Song Contest for Ireland for the first time in Amsterdam with ‘All kinds of Everything’ written by Derry Lyndsey and Jackie Smith.
Death of Michael Foster at Saint Felim’s Hospital. He was a native of Martin Savage Terrace Sligo He was cousin of the late Edward Christina Marona Foster and brother in law of Lena Foster Market Square and is survived by his wife Mary two daughters Philomena and Helen. Funeral from Saint Columba’s Rosses Point to the adjoining cemetery.
Annual Easter commemoration takes place at the grave of Patrick McManus Killaduff cemetery Swanlinbar where the rosary was recited for the repose of all Republican prisoners and the oration was given by Tony Ruane.
Cavan National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Chairman Brother Cassenius Vice Chairman Bob Henderson Hon Inspector Mr Mitchell Treasurer Mrs Drury and Secretary Doreen Lord.
The New Sports Centre will open with Joe Dolan and the Drifters with Steve Duggan the well known Cavan and Ulster footballer appointed Manager of the new complex. The new ballroom is licensed for 2,000 dancers and is owned by well known Cavan impresario Tommy McCormick.
Larry Cunningham and the Country Blue Boys pack out the Royal Albert Hall on Saint Patrick’s Night with John McNally the famous tenor and the inimitable girl from Tyrone Eileen Donaghy as guests. The concert was in aid of the Irish Centre in London headed up by Father Tom Sheridan.
April 3rd 1970: Jim McNally Superintendent appeals to Cavan Urban Council to implement the plan devised and presented by the Garda Commissioner to allow only one way traffic from the Cathedral up Connolly Street Bridge Street Town Hall Street and Abbey Street one way and two way traffic in Farnham Street. After a lengthy debate the Council postponed a decision and Superintendent McNally tells the Council that he will relay their views to the Council but the Commissioner has the power to impose his own solution.
Death of Thomas Murray Owen Roe at the age of 85 in Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. He was a most popular and well known resident. He is survived by his son two daughters and one brother. Father PJ McManus officiated at the well attended funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Death of James (Joe) Connolly Mountpleasant Square Dalkey? At the age of 78. He ran a grocery shop in Cavan for many years before emigrating to England. He is survived by his brother Frank in Belturbet and Philip in Manchester nephews nieces relatives and many friends. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the burial which took place in Cullies cemetery .
The Tops of Breffni are moving out of the Town Hall and the popular show that never enjoys much coverage in the Anglo Celt will take place in the new Convent Hall at Saint Clare’s Cock Hill with first round ties including Saint Felim’s V Mountnuggent Bunnoe V Kilnacrott.
Tom McKenna’s Drapery Store on Bridge Street corner is burnt to the ground on Easter Saturday. The alarm was raised by Kitty Corrigan when the flat at the top of the stairs went on fire probably a gas explosion. Micheal Smyth was in the shop at the time and carried the cash register to safety with many neighbours and friends carrying out valuable stock until the premises were engulfed in flames. Cavan Fire Brigade eventually brought the blaze under control with hundreds watching the drama unfolding on a beautiful sunny Holy Saturday. Belturbet Killeshandra and Ballyjamesduff brigades at the ready but not called in to help.
Easter ceremonies at Cavan Cathedral include many members of the Laity taking a prominent part for the first time. The Gardai in full uniform escorted the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose with Sergeant Michael Lee in charge. Father PJ Gargan was the celebrant and priests from Saint Pat’s and the Parish took part. The Cathedral Choir in excellent voice male and female was under Father ABC McGrath. Father Des O Dowd celebrated the Mass of the Last Supper with Fathers Dan Gallogly deacon and cross bearer Leo Reilly MC Father Patrick Gargan Adm. On Good Friday the Passion was read by Fathers Ray Brady ABC McGrath and James Carroll. The celebrant was Father Des O Dowd Deacon Father Sean Brady Sub Deacon John Murphy and MC Father PJ Gargan Adm. On Holy Saturday the blessing of the Baptismal Font Paschal Candle and Baptismal Vows was conducted by Father Des O Dowd while the Bishop celebrated the Vigil Mass with Deacon Father Torlac O Reilly Sub Deacon Frank McKiernan Ballinamore and MC Father Paddy Gargan. Father PJ Gargan celebrated the 8 and 10 am Masses on Easter Sunday while Father PJ McManus celebrated the 11:30.
Daily Mail Trophy at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Phil Lawlor and Brian O’ Reilly with 68 ½ second Paddy Fleming and Paddy Duffy with 69 ½ while Tadhg McCarthy won the Easter Stableford with 41 points and Jim Rafter was second with 38 points.
Mary Rogers a native of Cootehill and teacher in the Royal School Enniskillen will give the annual lecture following the AGM of Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne entitled ‘Myths and Monuments of Bhreifne’
Virginia Vocational School captained by Ken Doherty win the Ulster Vocational Schools title when they beat Saint Paul’s Lurgan 2-6 to 1-6 at Saint Mary’s Park Castleblayney. They led by two points at half time and on their way to the title beat Tyrone/ Fermanagh and Draperstown county Derry.
Bronze medal awarded to Garda Michael Wilson Ballinagh by the ISPCA. Pictured are Mrs WE Drury Treasurer Brother Cassenius Chairman and Doreen Lord Secretary.
April 10th 1970 Dermot Healy ‘Milséan Bhreifne’ Main Street has his script ‘Somebody’s Making It ‘ 30 minute drama accepted by ITV for adaptation to a TV play. Past pupil of Saint Clare’s De La Salle Saint Pats and UCD, Dermot is in the Insurance business in England and lives in Pimlico for the last year.
Pictured are “talented young Cavan pianists” Jacqueline Maloney 1st in Junior Piano Solo at Sligo Feis Cheoil in the 12-14 age group while her sister Finnola was 2nd in the 10-12 age group. They are pictured with their music teacher Mrs Kay Anderson ATCI (Snr) Royal School. Both are daughters of George V and Maura Maloney Drumelis Cavan.
Saint Clares 4th Class win the Ulster Irish Drama Festival for their adaptation of Aladdin in Irish. There are forty girls in the cast.
Fourth Class Saint Clare’s win the Ulster School’s Drama as Gaeilge and the McCartan Cup at the Ulster School’s Irish Drama Festival in Belfast with their brilliant adaptation of ‘Aladdin’ in the 9-11 ½ age group with a cast of over forty young girls.
Drumalee with Tony Coyle back in goals are confidently tipped to beat Saint Joseph’s Arva in the final of the Intermediate League at Breffni Park next Sunday. Drumalee are the Intermediate championship winners beating Arva in last years late final.
Cavan CYMS Table Tennis Club are sponsoring the first ever Cavan Open Table Tennis Championship at Saint Augustine’s Hall where there will be four tables in constant action.
Cavan Badminton Club Close Championship Men’s Singles for the Richard Black Perpetual Cup Frank Glancey runner up David Small. Ladie’s Doubles Maureen Crowe and Lauri McConnell beat Mrs Carville and Mrs Ann Smith Mixed Doubles Joe Mullery and Mrs Carville Men’s Doubles Gabriel Kelly and Jim O Dowd.
Paul McCartney issues a statement to say he is leaving the Beatles. Paul attributes the split to “personal differences musical differences business differences but most of all because I have a better time with my wife Linda and family”!
Dorothy Fannin Killamullen Drung is seriously injured, fracturing both her legs when alighting from her husband’s car outside the Clinic Cathedral Road on Thursday last. She is described as serious but stable at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital.
Public meeting of the Itinerant Settlement Committee in Saint Augustine’s Hall with Father Fehilly Chairman and Victor Bewley Secretary of the Irish Itinerant Settlement Association will address the meeting.
April 17th 1970 The World watches in horror as Apollo 13 on its way to the moon suffers damage to water and heating system over 200,000 miles from earth on Tuesday. With God’s Help and the skill and technique of the NASA Ground Control the three man crew abort the flight and seek refuge in the Lunar Module which is hurtling to earth and hopefully will splash down safe and sound with the three Astronauts Commander James Lovell Fred Haise and John Swigget safe and sound in the Pacific Ocean at 6 pm on Friday next.
Felicity Sheridan Upper Main Street Frances McKiernan College Street Rosaleen Brady Butlersbridge Tess Kelly Surgical Hospital Marie Soden Wolfe Tone Street Gloria Jackson Swellan and Joan Cronin Annaglough are finalists in the Miss Cavan Contest at the New Spor’s Centre in Cavan. The winner will go forward to the Miss Ireland contest in Dublin. The sponsors are Mecca London with Connie Lynch Manager of the Royal Showband the Irish agent.
Drumalee captained by Séamus Fay complete the double winning the Intermediate League against Saint Joseph’s Arva by 3-09-to 2 09 after leading by 3-7 to 0-2 at half time Only change from the Championship team is that Tony Coyle was back in goals and releases Paddy Lyons for outfield duties. Small attendance , “high standard of football” played in a downpour with underfoot conditions described as “treacherous”. Joey and Kieran O Keefe were outstanding at centre field in first half with both tiring badly in trying conditions as Arva took over in the second half. Goals from Donie Fay after just one minute which was disputed holding up the game for over five minutes and another by Kieran O Keefe gave Drumalee a half time lead of while Donie Fay and Micheal Greenan were top scorers. In appalling conditions wind rain and very muddy surface Drumalee with the benefit of the elements were totally dominant in the second half but from a hopeless position Saint Joseph’s closed the gap to three points at the end. With two great saves Tony Coyle signaled that he was back to his brilliant best in goals Joe Browne at full back was terrific with outstanding flankers in Ollie Reilly and Tommy Smith Seamus McCauley staked his claim for a place on the senior county team at centre half with Michael Smith and Seamus Captain tackling like tigers particularly when the tide turned in the second half. At centre field Joey O Keefe and Kieran O Keefe lorded it in the first half with Kieran scoring a great goal but they ran out of steam in the second half as Arva took over. Micheal Greenan and Donie Fay were superb forwards with the latter putting the champions on the victory road with an opportunist goal in the first minute. Paddy Lyons Frank Walsh Dennis O Keefe and Tommy McCauley were always prominent particularly in their scoring spree in the fist half but the supply dried up and Drumalee were hanging on to the ropes as the referee signaled the end of a great game played in splendid sporting manner in the worst possible weather conditions with Seamus Fay receiving the trophy from new County Chairman Jim McDonnell and HL Smith Secretary of the County Board providing cover with a giant umbrella. Drumalee Tony Coyle Oliver O Reilly Joey Browne Tommy Smith Seamus Fay Captain S McCauley Michael Smith Joey O Keefe and Ciaran O Keefe Micheal Greenan Frank Walsh Tommy McCauley Dennis O Keefe Paddy Lyons Donie Fay. Sub Pat Geoghegan for Seamus Fay injured.
Cavan Table Tennis Open sponsored by Cavan CYMS Table Tennis Club attracts an entry of over 120 played on four tables in Saint Augustine’s Hall at 3:30 on Saturday afternoon and finishes just after 2 am on Sunday morning. Star of the show was 17 year old Alan Latimer from Ashfield who beat organiser and interprovincial table tennis star Seamus White 21-16 19-21 24-22 in a sensational final played to a high standard and in a very friendly sporting manner. Mrs Benny Moore of the Mace Shop in Cavan proved the outstanding lady of the Ladie’s singles beating Airmid O Hanlon Cavan Golf Club in the semi final 21-13 21-18 before defeating Mrs Gordon 21-19 21-13. Mrs Moore and Mrs Gordon later teamed up beat Misses Fay and Gordon 21-7 and 21-13 in the Ladie’s doubles. The mixed doubles final was won by Brian Tighe Stradone and Mrs Gordon who defeated Oliver Malone and Mrs Walsh 21-11. In the final event of the night Seamus White and Jim Fay defeated Sean and PJ Carroll in a great final 17-21 21-17 and 21-12 in the men’s doubles finals.
Bishop Austin Quinn and Father Terence McManus officiate at the Pioneer Rally in Saint Patrick’s College where two members of Alcoholics Anonymous gave testimony of their experience with alcohol.
Death of Charles Kemp Rahulton Butlersbridge well known extensive farmer in the area at the age of 82. He was a leading member of the Church of Ireland Community and was a member of the Select Vestry for many years. As a neighbour Charles had no equal always on hand to impart advice or help out in a neighboring farm. He was a man of great charity and generosity and many of the poorest in the community were indebted to him and his wife and family. He is survived by his wife Letita two sons John and Charles grandchildren nephews nieces and many friends and neighbours. Rev GCA Millar presided at the funeral service from Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery Dublin Road Cavan.
Paul McCartney leaves the ‘Beatles’ to set up ‘Wings’ with his wife Linda (Eastman).
April 24th 1970:Death of Joey Murray former Caretaker of Cavan CYMS at the age of 59. Lined out in his youth with Cavan Slashers, Crubany and latterly with Drumalee. Worked for 13 years with the outdoor staff Cavan UDC. Survived by his wife Mary, sons Philip Kildare and Tommy Cavan and daughters Bridie Fairview, Pauline Tullac Mongan and Ann Nottingham five brothers Terry Owen Roe Johnny Saint Brigids Jimmy Surrey England Mickey Jubilee Terrace Tommy Saint Aidan’s three sisters Mrs O Kelleher Liverpool Mrs J Downey London and Mrs J Murphy Tullac Mongan. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Budget Day without the Minister of Finance Charles Haughey who suffered serious injuries at his home in a riding accident necessitating hospitalization. Jack Lynch Taoiseach in the absence of Charles Haughey delivered the Budget Speech. Big surprise was the doubling of the newly introduced Turnover Tax from 2 ½ % to 5 %. Contributory Old Age Pension up 17/6 to £5 non contributory up 10/- to £4-5-0. Disability and Unemployment Benefit up 15/- to £4-5-0 Dole up £3-12-0 Urban and £3-6-0 Rural.
The beautiful 17 year old Eileen Donohoe from Cootehill is crowned ‘Miss Cavan 1970’ at a gala ball in the new Sport’s Centre. She now heads for the International Hotel in Dublin for the ‘Miss Ireland’ contest on May 2nd to be compeered by Jimmy Saville well known BBC disc jockey.
Saint Patrick’s College captained by Myles Dungan nephew of Father Torlac O Reilly win the RTE Ulster Quiz competition and now take part in the All Ireland final to be televised on 21st May 1970. Team Myles Dungan 16 captain PJ Rudden 15 Patrick Murray 14 and Liam Tuite 14.
Michael J Smith Cootehill Road Cavan retires as Secretary of Cavan County Council after 22 years service. Michael known as ‘Mickey Joe’ served as Staff Officer Accountant and Town Clerk Cavan and Belturbet during his more than 40 years service to Local Government.
Sean McCartan is appointed Headmaster Cavan Vocational School to replace the late Gerard M Lovett. He is a native of Offaly and was educated at Ballyhaise Agricultural College Albert College Crawford Institute UCC UCD and Saint Patrick’s Maynooth. He is married with two children and was previously Principal in Virginia since 1962.
Tractamotors hold their first ever Dinner Dance in the White Horse Hotel Cootehill. Pictured are the committee and officers Johnny Smith Vice Chairman Pat Timmons Secretary and Treasurer J Jackson Chairman Steve Duggan Ollie Conaty Barney Brady George McClarey and Cathal Harton.
Glenlara House Swellan on 76 acres one mile from Cavan town is up for sale on the instructions of Miss R E D Fagan . Allen and Halpin are the Solicitors and O Reilly Taylor and Tweedy Auctioneers.
Same Week: Death of Elizabeth Murray aged 71 of Breffni Terrace at Saint Phelim’ s Hospital. Native of Derrylin. Very popular and well known lady she was popular with all classes and creeds. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Breffni Terrace and 3 sons William Cavan, Paddy and Michael England. Funeral to Cullies cemetery.
Death of Packy Gilchrist College Street at the age of 59 after a long illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. He was employed by Cavan Mineral Waters as a Driver/Salesman for 35 years. Keen card player he never missed a Whist Drive in Cavan CYMS. Member of the well known old Cavan Gilchreest family Wolfe Tone Street. Packy had the handicap of a cleft lip but was always respectable and dignified in his appearance and speech never saying a harsh word. Survived by his wife Catherine, son Gerard ‘Shammy’ and mother Mary Wolfe Tone Street brothers Michael Tommy Andy in London Dessie in Cavan sisters Mary and Kathleen Cavan. Father Des O Dowd officiated at his funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Matthew Fannon who died in Saints Phelim’s Hospital Cavan on Sunday. He was a native of Ballaghdreen and was aged 86. He is survived by his wife Margaret five sons three daughters .Funeral took place from the Cathedral to Cloontusker cemetery in Lanesboro.
The favourites Saint Phelim’s Hospital are edged out of the Tops of Breffni scoring 80 points to share third place with Dundalk. Castleblayney with 87 marks and Lisnaskea with 82 now meet on Sunday next in the Urban Final of the Tops of Breffni 1970. Mountnuggent won the Rural final. Amazingly Saint Felim’s were the only local group to contest this year’s Tops of Breffni which takes place in the new Concert Hall of the Poor Clare School on the Cock Hill.
May 1st 1970:Paul Kelly Moynehall, Brendan Murray (Jnr), Cathedral Road Patrick Cusack Saint Phelim's Place and Noel McHugh Highfield Road are among the Scolarship winners to Saint Patrick’s College.
The new Youth Club are hosting a debate entitled ‘Are we doing too much for Itinerants’ and next week’s subject ‘Do we really want the six counties’ in the Concert Hall of the new Saint Clare’s School
Breffni Textiles owned by Granard native and well known inter county referee Fintan Tierney opens for business on the Dublin Road supplying children’s clothes to shops throughout the nation. Fintan pays tribute to the great help he received from Cavan Development and chief executive Brian O Grady and County Manager Mr McCarthy who sold the land on which the £8,000 factory is built on the Dublin Road at a reasonable price. Fintan Tierney is a native of Granard where his father Joe from Callanan Loughduff ran a drapers shop for over 50 years. Fintan worked in the retail trade in Granard Galway and London before starting Breffni Textiles in Monaghan in 1967 where he made children’s skirts. In March 1968 he moved his operation to a four bedroom house in Cavan with one qualified machinist and three trainees. On December 12th 1969 Fintan and his staff moved to their magnificent new premises on the Dublin Road which measure 4,000 custom built feet and machines imported are the best and most updated in the trade. He specializes in garments for the Under 10 young girl age group and makes all the up to the minute styles. He was educated at Granard National School Saint Mels where he played on the College team. He won a senior Longford Championship medal with his native Grand Saint Mary’s in 1958 before transferring to Cavan where he played with Cavan Gaels in 1961. Due to injury his career was cut short but now Fintan is one of the most popular referees in the country having taken charge of three Junior All Ireland Finals and officiated in every county in Ireland. Fintan is a never say die operator and combines all his activity with being a salesman for ‘Paula Knitwear’.
Handball in Cavan Junior Doubles Dominick Sheridan and J Smith beat Lacken P and J McCusker 21-17 21-19 Junior Singles Greg Sheridan beat J McCusker Lacken 21-16 21-17 Junior Doubles Paddy Rooney and Michael Leddy beat JJ Cullen and B Cullen Mullahoran
“Hannigan’s Self Drive Cars Ashe Street. Car and Mini Bus Hire. Delivered to ship and air terminals. Phone Cavan 39”
Death of Joe Hill Stragella after a long illness at the age of 60. Well known industrious farmer. The family were recently devastated by the death of Joe’s only son Joe in a motor car accident. Survived by his wife Nora NT, daughters Bernadette, Stella and Rita three brothers Phil Latt Michael Ballyjamesduff and Oliver in Australia. Father Desmond O Dowd officiated at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to Killygarry cemetery..
Saint Phelim's Hospital Group led by Sister Mercy retain the Players/Wills trophy by winning the Kilnacrott Group Talent Competition. Lisnaskea are winners of the Tops of Breffni this year held in the Concert Hall of the new Saint Clares School.
Bishop Quinn on a glorious sunny day is pictured with his namesakes Patrick and Mrs Quinn Ballyhaise and their daughter Mary aged 10 and the famous triplet boys now aged 9 Gerry Eugene and Charlie after the new rite of Confirmation in the packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. Everyone in the photo is named Quinn.
Saint Felim’s Hospital Group sparkling performance lands the Player Wills trophy at a packed Saint Norbert’s College Kilnacrott. They were favourites for the double but surprisingly edged out in the ‘Tops of Breffni’. The Show is produced by Sister Mercy. Maisie Magee is Musical Director and Maura Maloney Choreographer.
Saint Patrick’s College after many near misses win the All Ireland Junior Red Cross title in Dublin. Pictured with their instructors Gerry McCormack and Eileen Maloney are L Kelly Captain G McGovern and Sean Sharkey.
After eight weeks of Work to Rule by the Irish Bank Officials Association the Management of the Banks decide to close down altogether as things were nearing chaotic standard. No early resolution of the strike is foreseen.
Death of Margaret Coyle Drumryan at the age of 63. Very popular woman she was well known in Cavan and was famous for her generosity to those less well off in society. She is survived by her six brothers John Corfeyhone Charles in Drung Paddy Pullamore Tom Alackan Phil Shankill and Frank Drumryan. Rev Father Thomas Woods officiated at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Youth Group who have now built up their membership to 120 are looking for more members to enroll at Saint Augustine’s Hall this weekend.
May 8th 1970: Neil Blayney Minister for Agriculture and Charles Haughey Minister for Finance are removed from the Cabinet by Jack Lynch after Liam Cosgrove leader of Fine Gael confronted the Taoiseach with information that both were allegedly linked to a gun running ring to aid the people of Northern Ireland. Later Kevin Boland Minister for Local Government resigns his position in sympathy with his two ousted colleagues. Jack Lynch addressing a very tense Dail with hundreds awaiting silently and anxiously the outcome outside the building said that security forces had informed him two weeks ago of incidents where two of his ministers Charles Haughey and Neil Blayney were engaged in negotiations to import Arms from the Continent for use in Northern Ireland thereby undermining the security of the State and the safety of the people of Northern Ireland. Mr Cosgrove leader of the opposition in a scathing attack said the two Ministers had acted recklessly undermining the security of the state and putting the people in Northern Ireland in a very dangerous position. Arguments and counter arguments broke out among the Government and Opposition benches and it was like something out of a James Bond movie- stranger than fiction. At the end of the debate scuffles and fisticuffs broke out among Government and Opposition as the deputies were filing through division lobbies for the vote.
Bishop Quinn is pictured blessing the new Convent School which was officially opened by Padraig Breathnach Chief Officer of the Department of Education representing the Minister for Education. The Architects are Gaffney and Cullivan while the Contractor is Ledwith Brothers Construction from Templemichael Glebe Longford. The cost of the project was £115,000. Finished to a high specification and bright and airy atmosphere the school is the finest in Ireland and can accommodate 460 pupils from Infants to Senior. All the classrooms have their own exits and play areas linked together by the magnificent Assembly Hall which has accommodation for 400. Father PJ Gargan assisted by Fathers PJ McManus and Des O Dowd celebrated the first Mass in the School where the De La Salle and Poor Clare’s Choir joined together to sing the hymns. The lessons were read by Phil Cullivan Architect and Brother Cassenius Principal De La Salle School. The prayers of the Faithful were recited by pupils from the De La Salle School while the Offertory Gifts were carried by pupils of the Poor Clare Convent. Later Bishop Quinn addressed the congregation and speaking in Irish and English P Breathnach Chief Officer Department of Agriculture representing the Minister declared the school opened. The Architects are Gaffney and Cullivan Farnham Street Building Contractors Ledwith Brothers Templemichael Glebe Longford Quantity Surveyors TC Whelan FRICS Cathedral Street Dublin Painting Contractors HD Jenkins Cavan. Sub Contractors George Milner Aluminum Welders. Consulting Engineers TV Terney and Company. Flooring John Kearns New Inns Ballyjamesduff. Heating Contractor PJ O Reilly Dublin. Lighting Contractor J Dillon and Company Dublin. Stage Lighting Strand Electric Dublin. Acoustic Ceilings M Creedon and Company Dublin. There are 16 classrooms an assembly hall that seats 400 all classrooms are self catered with toilet and washing facilities and each has its own entrance and play area with facilities for Senior Junior and Infants. All classrooms are linked but are fully independent of one another.
Cavan Bridge Championship is won by Surgeon PD Maloney and Joan O Hanlon with the Best Gross while Ann Kelly and Annie McEneaney had the best nett.
Fourteen anglers from Sheffield staying in the refurbished Lakeland Hotel are very impressed with the warm welcome and excellent fishing on the River Erne and Killymooney and Swellan Lakes. This is their first visit to Cavan and they will be back with increased numbers in the months and years ahead.
George Crowe will open his very modern Butcher’s Shop beside the ‘Dew Drop Inn’ on the 15th May 1970.
Lacken who caused the shock of the decade defeating the champions Crosserlough will take on Castlerahan in the Senior League Final at Breffni Park next Sunday. Castlerahan with stars such as county man John Dwyer are the favourites but Lacken will not lack for effort with Oliver Brady and Gus Crowe to the fore.
Bishop Austin Quinn will bless the new ‘Terry Coyle Park’ on May 24th next. The park was formerly Cavan Showground’s and home of the famous Cavan Slasher’s. The new President of the GAA Pat Fanning will officially declare the grounds open. Cavan Gaels will play county champions Crosserlough in the curtain raiser while Kerry will play Cavan in the main game of the day.
John Patrick Murray aged 8 suing by his father Francis ‘Cha’ Murray agrees damages with Cavan Urban Council for £150 in respect of injuries which he sustained when passing number 27 a gate the property of the Council flew open and gashed his head causing a deep wound which later went septic. Judge Ryan at Cavan Circuit Court awarded damages to the Murray family and was told that agreement had been reached with Cavan UDC and that the child had made a complete recovery. P Smith instructed by John V Kelly was for the plaintiff and GV Maloney represented Cavan UDC.
Willie ‘Bill’ O Hanlon is awarded damages of £9,100 in his action against the ESB arising out of injuries received when he fell from a ladder at Main Street Swanlinbar on July 1st 1964. A Jury in the High Court awarded the Plaintiff £15,254 but found the plaintiff 60% negligent and reduced the award to £9,152 with costs. Justice Henchy gave judgment for this amount and awarded Bill O Hanlon his costs/ TF O Higgins assisted by K Mills appeared for Bill O Hanlon and were instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor
John Clancy Proprietor of the ‘Derragarra Inn’ takes into stock his first consignment of rowing boats to be used on the nearby Annagh Lake from Joe Fletcher Killeshandra local agent for Darragh Boats. Derragarra Rent A Boat is registered to John and Angela Clancy.
Death of Henry ‘Harry’ McCauley at his home 64 Orwell Park Rathgar Dublin 6. He was Cavan’s leading business man and was owner of the ‘White Star’ Main Street ‘Imperial Hotel’ Main Street The ‘Farnham Hotel’ Main Street and the Creighton Hotel in Clones. All his establishment were decorated and finished in the same way with marble and mahogany giving out an up market luxurious feel to the premises. He was deeply involved with Cavan Show and was himself an accomplished horseman. He is survived by his sons daughters grandchildren great grandchildren. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Church of the Three Patrons Rathgar to Dean’s Grange cemetery Dublin.
May 15th 1970:Kilegar House the Georgian mansion home of Lord Kilbracken is burnt to the ground despite the best efforts of 5 fire brigades to contain the blaze. John Godley Great Great Grandfather of the present Lord of the same name built the house in 1813. The fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday morning and Lord Kilbracken was awoken from his sleep with the smell of burning and suffocating smoke. Killeshandra Fire Brigade were first on the scene and made us of the Water Tank containing 20,000 gallons of water at the back of the house but the later brigades had to pump water from the river 100 yards away. Valuable French Welsh and Georgian antiques were lost as was the first two chapters of Lord Kilbracken’s latest book. Lord Kilbracken who has a distinguished War record is an Irish Representative Peer and Labour Parliamentary member of the House of Lords where he was due to make a speech on Wednesday afternoon.
Pressure on the Minister for Health Erskine Childers to locate the new hospital for the area in Monaghan brings Tom O Connor to his feet at Cavan UDC when he tells the meeting that people in Monaghan are betting on the outcome and with Erskine Childers representing Monaghan in Dail Eireann the outcome is assured. The County Manager Dermot McCarthy rubbishes the claim with the quip if “any of the members want to make handy money head for Monaghan and put money on Cavan being the favoured destination for the flagship hospital. Dermot McCarthy says he has the word of the Minister himself for his total confidence in the outcome.
Same Week: Death of Lily Lang wife of James Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 58 at a Dublin Hospital after a long illness. Very popular in the town she was known throughout a large area and was an outstanding exhibitor at Cavan Show and a valued member of the Protestant community in Cavan. She was a native of Cloverhill. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore cemetery with Rev GCA Millar presiding.
Death of John Meehan formerly of Wolfe Tone Street after a long illness at the age of 60. He took an active part in the War of Independence and later joined the Free State Army serving in the Cavalry Corps. He was Cavan’s outstanding hurler of the 1920-1930 era winning several county championships with Cavan Slashers. He also played football with Cavan Slashers and figured with his brother Billy on senior championship winning teams. He is survived by his brothers William in Swellan and Tommy in Carrick on Shannon. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery. The coffin was draped in the tricolor and a guard of honour was formed of old colleagues.
Death of Catherine ‘Kitty’ Sexton at the age of 95 at Our Lady’s Hospice in Harold’s Cross Dublin. She was a private nurse in Cavan town for many years until her retirement some 15 years ago. She was a member of an old respected Cavan family and is survived by her brothers Philip in Liverpool and Paddy in Manchester. She was aunt of Peter Sexton Connolly Street and Jimmy Sexton Saint Aidan’s Terrace. Funeral followed Requiem Mass in Mount Jerome cemetery Dublin.
Drop of 45 donations at National Blood Transfusion four day Mobile Clinic in the Protestant Hall. The drop was attributed to the recent outbreak of jaundice in the area. Gold pelicans were awarded to only two people Father Michael Gilbride CC Ballinagh and Cavan’s first ever female recipient the outstanding Eilish Donohoe wife of Tommy Donohoe Garage Proprietor Dublin Road were presented with Gold Pelicans. Eilish is the well known arts and crafts expert and as in everything else she is unique.
Housewives Association 1970:Chairman Sheila White, Vice Chair Josie Coyle, Treasurer Mrs Elizabeth Nee Joint Secretaries Maureen Watters and Mrs R Troy.
Cavan Shamrock’s the holders are favourites to retain the AUL Cup when they meet Monaghan United in the final at Tierquin on Sunday. Shamrocks beat Smarmoor in Ardee 4-3 and eventually ousted Clones United 4-1 after extra time in the semi final. Monaghan United had a narrow 1-0 victory over Belturbet Stars in their semi final.
Castlerahan never troubled by a disappointing Lacken Celtic in a disappointing Senior League final at dry but overcast Breffni Park before a good crowd winning 3-8 to 1-6. Castlerahan led by 1-4 to 0-2 at half time. John O Dwyer the Cavan star was man of the match and architect of much of Castlerahan’s scores taking a key role in two of the goals. John Sheridan of Killinkere was an outstanding referee.
The new toilets at the Town Hall being built by local builder Paddy Elliott and Company will cost £6,000 and will be finished in coarse sandstone to blend in perfectly with the adjoining Town Hall.
Vote of sympathy to Mary Murray and her family 26 Tullac Mongan on the death of her husband Joseph is passed with all members standing with heads bared and in silence at Cavan Urban Council meeting. Joseph ‘Joey’ Murray was a member of the outdoor staff of Cavan UDC for many years.
May 22nd 1970:Hugh Gough is appointed Coarse Angling Officer by the Inland Fisheries Trust. New job entails “investigation of angling methods and techniques”. Hugh is a well known Publican in Church Street with an extensive display of ancient artifacts and weaponry. He is secretary of Cavan Tourist Association Secretary Coarse Angling Association of Ireland and President of the European Coarse Angling Association. He is a publican in Cavan town his parents buying the pub in Church Street from Dan Reilly former Chairman of Cavan County Council.
Nine children of Mr and Mrs Michael O Brien Killynebber singing at the recent very successful Liturgical Festival in the Cathedral. Pictured are Maura 16 Ann 15 Catriona 12 Kieran 13 Jim 8 Damien 11 twin Derval 11 Alita 13 twin of Kieran Barry 15 and Mrs O Brien.
Eileen Donohoe who recently won the Miss Cavan title is installed as the May Fair Queen in Dundalk. The 17 year old Redhills girl wins a holiday for two in Paris and will represent Dundalk at cultural and social events during the coming year.
Over 130 on Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop Quinn. Picture shows a group of invalid patients leaving Saint Phelim’s Hospital for Dublin Airport where they joined forces with the Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage.
William J Scott former employee in McCarren’s Bacon Factory brings an action for incapacitation against his former employees as a result of an accident on 25th January 1963 when the car he was driving was in collision with another car when William was engaged as a diver in McCarren’s and broke his leg which did not respond fully to treatment. Justice Wellwood on hearing the evidence said that Mr Scott suffered temporary incapacitation and the only work suitable would be something like a Petrol Pump Attendant as he had only limited use of his leg. He awarded the Plaintiff £2,217-3-0 with costs and ordered that £4-10-0 per week be paid to Mr Scott until the lump sum was fully paid. J Blayney instructed by Alfred Myles Smith was for William J Scott while MP Smith SC instructed by Jack Binchey was for McCarren’.
Death of Mary McCabe Pullamore at the age of 82 at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was very well known in the area and extremely popular. She was noted for her great Christian charity and help to those in the community less well off. Predeceased by her husband Peter she is survived by her nieces nephews and many neighbours and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Bridget Smith Fairtown at the residence of her grand daughter Maureen Leinster 36 Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 89. Native of Fairtown she only moved into town when afflicted by old age and illness. Very popular and charitable she was extremely well known. She is survived by her daughter Mary Margaret Smith. She is survived by her relatives neighbours and many friends. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral at Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara with burial later in Saint Patrick’s cemetery. Father Thomas Woods officiated.
Post Office is packed with customers queuing to collect their pensions dole unemployment assistance etc. The Banks are now closed due to the strike and the £12,000 per week from the Department of Social Welfare payable to recipients in the Cavan town area is having to be paid from the one location at the already over crowded Cavan Post Office.
Great work by the hard working Cavan Gael’s Committee as they produce a souvenir 80 page full of useful facts on the GAA in Cavan town for the opening of their new stadium ‘Terry Coyle Park’ Kilnavara formerly the Showground’s. Cavan Gaels will play County Champions Crosserlough in the curtain raiser while Cavan take on All Ireland Champions Kerry after Bishop Quinn blessed the ground and declares it open.
Film Show and illustrated talk on the appearance of Our Lady of Garabandel in Spain in July 1961 and the life and times of Padre Pio in Italy in the Town Hall next Sunday. Subscription is voluntary.
Loreto Students are the best stamp collectors in the country sending an incredible 709,840 stamps to the Central Bureau with the money going to famine relief. Committee Marie McCabe Mary McDonagh Margaret Shalvey and Carmel Ruston. This is the fourth year in succession for Loreto College Cavan to scoop the major national award. Rev Father H McLoughlin will conduct the Retreat for Past Pupils of Loreto College in the College next Sunday from 2:30 to 8:30 pm.
Secondary and Vocational Schools Pioneers in the region hold their annual rally in Saint Patrick’s College electing President Oliver Leddy Secretary Angela O Connor Treasurer Marguerite Gaynor Bailieboro
Sean McCormack Highfield Road deploring the wanton destruction of the diving board by officials of Cavan UDC calls for a unified approach to take good from evil in forming a committee to promote a swimming pool in Cavan. ‘For children to be able to swim is not just good fun but an essential part of their education’
Cavan Gaels and Drumalee clash in their first meeting in the Senior League finishing 1-7 each in bottomless Drumalee where the home side were on top for most of the hour on a very soggy pitch but did not convert their chances allowing Cavan Gaels to snatch a draw. Good crowd enjoyed a very sporting and thrilling encounter with Dennis O Keefe giving Drumalee the much sough win with three minutes to go but his goal was controversially ruled out by referee Brian O Reilly. Scorers for Drumalee Paddy Lyons 1-1 Micheal Greenan 0-3 Kieran O Keefe Donie Fay and Dennis O Keefe 0-1 each. Scorers for Cavan Gael’s Eamonn McGovern 1-1 Gabriel Kelly 0-3 Phil Murray 0-2 and H Reilly 0-1.
Hot favourites Cavan Shamrock’s are sensationally beaten 3-2 in the final of the AUL Cup in a hard sporting thrilling encounter at packed Tierquin. Monaghan raced into attack and after jus two minutes a Cavan defender under desperate pressure put through his own goal for a surprise Monaghan lead. Dougie Erskine in th Monaghan goal and the more the Shamrock’s attacked the better he got denying them many scores in the opening half. Just before half time the brilliant Pat Timmons used all his speed and experience to waltz around a hesitant Monaghan defence to feed the on running Jackie Murphy who shot a rocket to the Monaghan net to leave the game tied at 1-1 at half time. Soon after the restart the Shamrock’s defence who were never on their game were punished when a sloppy clearance was picked up by the always dangerous Jim McGloin who put Monaghan ahead 2-1. Five minutes later Donaldson lined up a free from outside the area which the Shamrock’s wall never defended and the ball flew high into the back of the net to give Monaghan a 3-1 lead. Great work by Dickie Smith Noel Smith Pat Timmons and Jackie Murphy reaped no dividend until Dickie Smith struck a sweet quickly taken free from just outside the box that Dougie Erskine in the Monaghan goal could not save even though he went full length. The Shamrock’s tried might and main to rescue the game but Monaghan held out for a win that will be celebrated for many days to come. Final Score Cavan Shamrock’s 2- Monaghan Town 3. Problem with this Shamrock’s team is that they have no really strong men of great physique and what they would have given for a George Pratt or Eamonn O Riordan to knock a few goals in . John O Neill Martin Clarke Johnny Lynch Frank Lyons were magnificent in defence with Jackie Murphy Pat Timmons Noel Smith and Dickie Smith outwitting the Monaghan defence but they had no target man to knock in the many chances created. Man of the match was Dougie Erskine in the Monaghan goal Donaldson Jim McGloin Kevin Traynor and Jim Clerkin were others to catch the eye in a very well organised and disciplined Monaghan side.
Cavan Gael’s are holding a Reception for the visiting Kerry team in the Farnham Hotel on Saturday evening at 9 pm on the eve of the meeting of Cavan and Kerry who will play at the opening of the ne Terry Coyle Park where admission is 3/- and the sideline is 2/- extra. In the unavoidable absence of the President of the GAA Pat Fanning the pitch will be declared opened by Seamus Ryan Vice President of the GAA.
May 29th 1970 Pictured at the blessing and official opening of the new Terry Coyle Park are Father PJ Gargan Adm Paddy Conaty Chairman Cavan Gael’s Brother Cassenius Principal of the De La Salle School.
Combined total of 300 on Meath/Kilmore pilgrimage to Lourdes and the souvenir picture will be publishes in the Anglo Celt next week.
Cavan Red Cross qualify for All Ireland Finals after a close tense battle in the Ulster Finals in Donegal. Pictured are L McMahon Bernadette Kenny M McMahon Leader Kathleen McCormack and Eleanor Fay. Men M Browne John McNamara Gerard McCormack Unit Officer S Masterson and B Browne. The Ladies were first in the Central Council Cup while the overall team won the President’s trophy.
County Cavan Golf in aid of the Blind 1st Dolie Brady 75 2nd Mrs M O Sullivan 76 3rd Ina Hickey. Special prizes Patricia Kelly Helen Timmoy and Doreen Lord.
Death of Annie Hill Clonervy in Saint Phelim’s Hospital . She was a very well known and most popular resident. She is survived by her three sons Eugene Larigan Carrickaboy Michael Billis and John in Colchester two daughters Mrs K McCabe Killynebber and Mrs B Derby Colchester. Funeral from Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara with interment in Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara with Father Thomas Woods officiating.
Official opening and blessing of Terry Coyle Park formerly Cavan Show Grounds by Séamus O Rian Vice President of the GAA and Bishop Austin Quinn. The Park is dedicated to the memory of Terry Coyle born just yards away in Kilnavara. He won All Ireland medal with Cavan in 1933 but was ill for the 1935 game. He died at the age of 35 in 1944. He is uncle of Terry and Séan Smith. Seamus Ryan Vice President of the GAA said “The Park is an act of faith in the future of gaelic games in Cavan town”. The redevelopment of the Park cost £10,000 mainly sponsored by direct donations and weekly Bingo session in the Town Hall. Among those on the VIP stand at the official opening were Niall Crowe Chairman of Cavan Gaels Paddy Conaty County Council President of the Cavan Gaels Michael Feeney Chairman of the Ulsrter Council of the GAA Jim McDonnell Chairman Cavan County Board TJ Fitzpatrick TD Mrs C Smith sister of Terry Coyle and Jimmy and Charles Coyle Kilnavara Rev Kevin Smith CRP Lord Abbott of Kilnacrott. TM Gilroy Chairman of the Park Committee presided. The Band of the Western Command and the Breffni Boys Band entertained the large crowd at the intervals. At the reception in the Farnham Hotel Donie O Sullivan thanked Cavan Gaels for their wonderful hospitality and address of welcome while Niall Crowe presented each of the Cavan Gaels players with a plaque as a memento of an historic occasion. One of the most interesting characters with the Kerry party is Bagman Gaffney Duggan who has been associated with Kerry and John Mitchells Tralee for over 50 years. John Walsh is the Coach and has been involved with Kerry football for many years winning five All Ireland medals in 1932 1937 1939 1940 and 1941. The last time he visited Cavan was in 1933 when Cavan beat Kerry in the All Ireland semi final played at Breffni Park. Cavan beat Kerry in the big game by 1-12 to 0-13 (Oliver Leddy Butlersbridge storms on to the scene) watched by an attendance of 3,000 who paid gate receipts of £545 after the rain cleared up giving way to a sunny afternoon. Cavan led by 0-7 to 0-6 at half time. The game was excellently refereed by well known Inter County Referee John Johnston Wolfe Tone Street. Cavan Paddy Lyons Frankie Dolan Brendan Donohoe Andy McCabe Jim Fay Gerry Murtagh Enda McGowan Oliver Leddy Ray Carolan Steve Duggan Hughie Newman Tom O Reilly Gene Cusack John Joe O Reilly and Phil Murray Captain. Sub Oliver Brady Lacken for Ray Carolan. Kerry A Fogarty Seamus Murphy D Crowley P O Shea M Ahern John O Keefe Tom Prendergast Mick O Connell Donie O Sullivan Captain Brendan Lynch Din Joe Crowley Eamonn O Donohoe C Callaghan Liam Higgins and Mick O Dwyer, Sub Pat Moynihan for Callaghan. In the curtain raiser in wet miserable conditions reigning county champions and old rival Crosserlough had an easy win over a very young Cavan Gaels team 5-4 to 2-7. Cavan Gaels Paddy Blessing Greg Sheridan Frank Glancey JJ Reilly PJ Carroll Oliver Galligan Gerry Carroll Tom Greene Paddy Reilly Oliver Malone Eamonn McGovern Haulie Reilly Hughie Smith Gabriel Kelly and Pat McNamara. Sub Tommy Monaghan for Pat McNamara. Crosserlough JP Rehill Hugh Donohoe Brendan Donohoe Donal Crotty Dennis King Pat Rehill Percy Gilchreest Michael Cusack Pat O Hara Micheal Galligan John Joe O Reilly Paddy Cusack PV McCabe Gene Cusack and Padraic Boyle. Subs Andy McCabe for Michael Cusack. Referee Fintan Tierney Butlersbridge.
Farewell social and presentation to Tommy Myles who is emigrating to Australia in the Bridge Hall on Thursday night. Music by the Green Glen Ceilidhe Band. Subs voluntary.
1st overseas trip for pupils of Vocational School when they travelled to Stranraer via Larne. Left at 6:45 am Wednesday and returned at 2:00 am on Thursday. They crossed to Scotland from Larne by ferry and visited some breathtaking sites in the Stranraer area including Port Na Glen and Port Road The outing was financed by the special savings scheme initiated by the late great headmaster Gerry M Lovett in the school many years ago.
:Gold Pelican for 15 pint donations at Blood Transfusion Unit go to Phil Gargan, Tommy Smyth (Butlersbridge), Pa Connolly (4 Breffni Terrace), Garda John Mahony Ballinagh Fred Foster Kilmainham Ballinagh William Beatty Drumard Bridget McCabe (Lisdarn Hospital) and Eilish Donohoe Dublin Road.
June 5th 1970:Death of Mabel Pratt in her early 50s. Predeceased by her two sons Willie and Norman following harrowing family shooting accidents. Beautiful woman in body and soul. She was extremely popular with all classes and creeds and her sudden death is a big shock not only for the tight knit community in Kilmore but in Cavan town where she was very well known and highly respected. Her son George was leading centre forward for the Cavan Shamrock’s for many years and her husband Willie is a very valued official of both Kilmore FC and Cavan Shamrocks FC. She is survived by her husband Willie, sons Robert, George and Eddie four brothers Harry Jack Dick and William sister Kathleen USA Violet Canada May Belfast Alice Drumgola . Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore Cemetery.
Bishop James Moynagh at the age of 63 well know former Cavan and Mullahoran footballer retires as Bishop of Calabar Nigeria after 20 years. Pope Paul VI has appointed him to the Honary position of Bishop of Malgeo.
Death of Francis ‘Frank’ Gillen Aughadrumagullon Butlersbridge in Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He was a great follower of Cavan and Butlersbridge teams and seldom missed a home game in either the Bridge or Breffni Park. He was Linesman on the old GNR line at Butlersbridge and was extremely well known and highly popular. He is survived by his two sons John and Francis in Scotland three daughters Ellen USA Mollie England and Margaret at home. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church to the New cemetery.
Father Liam Shanaghy is pictured imparting his blessing on his parents Mr and Mrs Philip Shanaghy Lisdarn after his first Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim.
Procession around the Cathedral grounds following the 7:30 evening Mass on Corpus Christi which was celebrated by Father PJ McManus with Fathers Colum Hurley Deacon and Dan Gallogly sub deacon. The MC was Father PJ Gargan. Later Bishop Quinn imparted Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament in the Cathedral with Father ABC conducting the Cathedral Choir on the organ. The 8 am Mass on Corpus Christi was celebrated by Father ABC McGrath 10 am by Father PJ Gargan and 11:30 am by Father Des O Dowd.
Following Sean McCormack’s recent letter in the Anglo Celt another attempt to form a Swimming Pool Committee will be made at a general meeting in the Town Hall next Monday night.
Death of Elizabeth Crawford formerly of Cavan town in Doctor Stevens Hospital Dublin. She was widow of William Crawford formerly Station Master Cavan. She was mother of the late Professor Ernest Crawford Lecturer in Trinity College Dublin and is survived by her son Rev Victor Crawford Newtown School county Waterford and one daughter Doris in Dublin. Burial following service in Saint Paul’s North King Street Dublin with burial in the new cemetery Kilmore.
‘Quarrent’ 40 hour Adoration from Thursday to Saturday in Saint Clare’s Convent Chapel is vey well attended each evening . The Adoration was sponsored by Cavan Legion of Mary. While over 100 children from the Parish receive Holy Communion in the Cathedral. All were from the local primary schools.
Death of Mary Ann Bredin Cortubber just six months after the death of her husband well known building contractor James Bredin. She was very well known in the area and was a great Christian practicing charity on the poor and destitute who called on her service . She was a wonderful bright cheerful humorous personality and always looked on the bright side of life. She is survived by her sons Onslow well known Cavan builder Billy and Robert in America Charlie Joe and Ben in New Zealand and Victor in Cortubber two daughters Mrs W McGarvey London and Mrs M Davison Gilford county Down. Venerable Archdeacon Shire and Rev FJ Patterson officiated at the Service in Ballyhaise Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Saint Clare’s Sports are held in the newly opened Terry Coyle Park and are sponsored by local impresario and Café owner Sean McManus pictured is Sean presenting his cups to Una McKiernan best athlete of the sports Sheila McCabe Games Captain and Mary Newman Prefect Saint Clare’s Secondary School. The pupils gave a display of Gymnastics at the interval and Father Des O Dowd thanked the participants sponsors and the Committee of Terry Coyle Park for the splendid facility. He later presented the medals and trophies to the winning athletes. Senior 100 yards Meta Leddy 2nd Evelyn O Keefe 3rd Lily McKenna. Junior Skipping Kathleen Leddy 2nd Una McKiernan. Senior Sack Race 1st Breda Comiskey 2nd Helena Sharkey 3rd Ann O Donoghue. Junior Sack Race Kathleen Leddy 2nd Gabrielle Smith 3rd Kathleen Coyle. Senior Obstacle Race 1st Patricia Ryan 2nd Marie Clarke 3rd Kathleen McPhillips. Junior Obstacle Race 1st Kathleen Leddy 2nd Fidelma O Hanlon 3rd Maureen Walsh. Senior Egg and Spoon 1st Evelyn O Keefe 2nd Margaret McDonald 3rd Margaret Smith. Senior Relay Class C Rose Cronin Margaret Smith Loreto Donoghue and Kathleen McPhillips. Senior Three Legged Race Evelyn O Keefe and B Comiskey. Mother’s Race Betty Ryan Farnham Road. Mother’s Race Mrs M Browne Butlersbridge.
Saint Patrick’s College Sports held in splendid weather conditions at the College. Fifth year mile Frank Brady 2nd Damian Traynor and 3rd Donald Murray. Junior Long Jump Finian Maloney 15 feet 7 inches. Senior High Jump Philip Lynch 5 foot 4 inches and Senior Long Jump 17 foot 6 inches. Junior Shot Put Johnny Fortune 30 feet 9 inches. Junior High Jump Niall Murray 4 foot 10 inches 2nd Michael Murphy 4 foot 9 inches and 3rd John Boyd 4 foot 8 inches.
Micheal Greenan Drumalee leads Cavan County Council to victory over Cavan Garages 2-12 to 1-12 in the Harp Lager Final at the newly opened Terry Coyle Park. Scorers for Cavan County Council Micheal Greenan 1-4 Enda McGowan Man of the Match 1-1 Hughie McInerney 0-3 Frank McKiernan 0-2 and Percy Gilchreest 0-1. County Council Seamus McGovern Killygarry JJ Reilly Cavan Gaels Packy McGovern Killygarry Donal Crotty Crosserlough N Brady Lacken Tom McCreesh Crossmaglen Oliver Brady Lacken Frank McKiernan Lacken Paddy Reilly Cavan Gaels Micheal Greenan Drumalee Danny Brady Mullahoran Enda McGowan Ballyhaise Hughie McInerney Redhills Percy Gilchreest Crosserlough and P Cosgrove. Sub J Cosgrove for Pack McGovern injured.
June 12th 1970: Bombshell in Dail Eireann as Tom Fitzpatrick TD is informed by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education Michael O Kennedy that a new site for the proposed new Vocational School in Cavan along with alterations in the plans are now being studied by the Department. Tom is Chairman of Cavan Urban Council and a member of the VEC who only last week discussed their plans for the new school at Tullac Mongan but he was informed that the authorities at Saint Patrick’s College had been in contact with the Department and offered a site adjacent to the College at Cullies cemetery. Nobody had informed Tom Fitzpatrick and he said that he would reschedule the question for another date when they would hopefully have more information.
New Swimming Pool Committee. Town Hall packed with enthusiastic supporters for the project with Sean McCormack who recently raised the issue again the Anglo Celt presiding. Chairman Séan McCormack, Vice Chair Brian Sullivan, Secretary Frances Sullivan, Assistant Secretary John Sharkey, Joint Treasurers Richard Black and Maura Mullen. Committee: Elizabeth Maguire, Kathleen Murray, E Whitney, A Finegan, Geraldine Fitzpatrick and F Sheridan. M/S Paddy McCormack Michael Leddy, Donal Smith and Torlac Smith. At the short meeting that followed the committee decided to seek an early meeting with the County Manager Dermot McCarthy to consider possible sites for the location of the proposed new swimming pool. Paddy Fleming CEO VEC unaware of the drama about to unfold in Dail Eireann said that the VEC might consider incorporating the pool into their plans for the new Vocational School at Tullac Mongan. Among the attendance were Tom Fitzpatrick TD John O Rourke UDC Tom O Connor UDC Paddy Fleming CEO VEC Vincent Bartley representing Cavan County Council and representatives from Saint Clare’s Loreto Saint Patrick’s College Cavan Technical School and teachers from all the primary schools in the parish
Father Liam Shanaghy son of Mr and Mrs Philip Shanaghy Lisdarn is ordained a priest in Waterford Cathedral by Most Rev Dr Russell Bishop of Waterford. Father Liam celebrated his first Mass on Monday morning in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim and imparted his first blessing to all present. He was educated at the Poor Clare’s De La Salle Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint John’s Waterford.
Death of Michael (Josie) McNamara Abbey Street. Aged 42 he was ill for a considerable time and just returned from the Kilmore/Meath Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2 weeks ago. Employed with Smith Garage, he was a gifted step dancer and starred in all the Cummann Rinnce and CCE concerts. Member of Cavan Red Cross, he was on many of the teams which won Provincial and National honours. Survived by his wife Agnes his Mother K McNamara Military Row sister Mrs K McGovern England and one brother Liam McNamara in Dublin. Father P J Gargan officiated at the funeral to Cullies.
Brian C Lynch is selling his excellent seven day licensed premises ‘The Eagle Bar’ and is contemplating purchasing a book keeping license in an adjoining premises. The premises will be auctioned in the Farnham Hotel on Tuesday 23rd June at 3 pm. Solicitors having carriage are Alfred Myles Smith while O Reilly Taylor and Tweedy are the auctioneers.
Michael Wall is selling his semi detached residence in Drumnavanagh as he moves back to Dublin. Murphy Quinn and Company are the Auctioneers and Tom Fitzpatrick TD is the Solicitor having carriage.
Cavan UDC Garden Competition: Winners Seamus Fay 19 Owen Roe, J Smith 5 Owen Roe and Mrs Greenan 4 Jubilee Terrace.
Ian Corrigan’s ‘In the Middle of Nowhere’ is Number 8 in Irish Top 10.
Worst electrical storm in many years results in all 14 transformers in the Cavan area being burnt out as the power is off from 7:30 to 11:30 on Wednesday evening. All telephone wires and communications to the outside world are severed. The storm was accompanied by violent thunderstorms and torrential rain which flooded areas of the town. Another less violent storm hit the area again on Thursday afternoon but no further damage was caused.
Seamus Fay 19 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan is the overall winner of Zone 3 in the Cavan Urban Council Garden Competition 2nd Mrs Greenan 4 Jubilee Terrace and 3rd J Smith 5 Owen Roe.
Cavan who are hot favourites to retain their Ulster Senior Championship title have a 3-13 to 1-03 win over a very poor Fermanagh outfit in sparsely attended Breffni Park. Cavan led by 0-8 to Fermanagh’s one goal at half time.
Royal School Sports Senior Girl’s A Stronge 2nd K Irwin 3rd D Vance. Intermediate Girl’s S Byers 2nd J Vance 3rd T Hall. Junior W Gordon 2nd S Beattie 3rd H McMahon. Senior Boy’s J Kane 2nd N Whitfield 3rd G Byers Overall Senior Boys J Kane Junior and Intermediate for McNally Cup S Byers. Senior Shot N Huston 2nd W Stewart and 3rd b Graham Junior G Graham A Acheson 3rd W Kells. Girl’s 80 yards S Byers. Relay W Gordon S Graham W Kells and G Graham.
Presentation to Andy and Mrs Flanagan on the occasion of his retirement from the position of Assistant County Engineer for the Bailieboro area after 37 years distinguishes service at a function in the White Horse Hotel Cootehill. Pictured is Robert Hayes County Engineer who made the presentation to Mrs Flanagan of a pearl necklace and Dermot McCarthy County Manager who presented Mr Flanagan with a radiogram.
June 19th 1970:400th anniversary of the birth of Bishop Bedell Bishop of Kilmore and Ardagh from 1629-1642. Famous for his translation of the Bible into Irish for the first time. Plaque to be erected and unveiled at Kilmore Cathedral shortly in his honour.
Patrick Paddy Cusack Drumrora Ballyjamesduff qualifies as a Solicitor. He is son of Michael and Mrs Cusack Drumrora Ballyjamesduff and is a nephew of Judy McEntee Cavan. He was educated at Drumrora National School Saint Norbert’s College Kilnacrott and UCD. He received his parchment at the Four Courts in Dublin.
Ordination of Father Jim Connolly OFM Cap Killygarry pictured with his parents Mr and Mrs Peter Connolly Killygarry after his ordination by Bishop of Raphoe Most Rev Dr McFeeley in the Capuchin Friary ‘Ard Mhuire’ Donegal. He will serve on the Capuchin Mission to Zambia.
Brazil powered by Pele Jarzhino Paulo Caesar Tostao and Rivellino beat Italy 4-1 to win the World Cup Final in the Aztec Stadium in Mexico. All of the Brazilian stars are now household names throughout the globe as they give a master class in the art of soccer football during the month long festival of football beamed on television throughout the world. In the Group stages they beat the defending champions England 1-0 and England later surrendered their title in a quarter final classic with Germany losing 4-3 after leading by 3-1 with only ten minutes left and Ramsey taking off his star player Bobby Charlton to preserve his for the closing stages of the competition.
Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine sponsored by the Legion of Mary next Sunday. Seats on bus still available from Mrs Tommy Reilly ‘The Regal’ Seamus Lane Postmaster Butlersbridge or Luke Fitzpatrick Killygarry.
“Making Jam? Get your strawberries from Peter Skelly Lismeen Ballyjamesduff.”
Forty fourth class pupils leave Cavan for a tour of Yeat’s Country calling to Rosses Point Yeat’s Grave in Drumcliffe. Money no object as the trip is financed from savings from the student’s built up over the last year in Cavan Post Office.
Forty transformers are blown in recent electrical storm in Cavan while 35 blew in Monaghan. The big losers were the Day Old Chick Business with Tommy Brady Stradone losing over 1,000 chicks but Tommy McCormack Elmbank Hatcheries reports business as usual as he has his own Electrical Generator which ‘kicked’ in as soon as the ESB supply was interrupted.
Alice Donohoe takes over the management of ‘The American Hairdressing Salon’ on Bridge Street. Alice can be contacted 10-7 Monday to Saturday at Cavan 172.
Cavan qualify for their first ever under 21 football final when they defeat Tyrone 1-15 to 3-7 in the semi final in Breffni Park before ‘a handful of spectators’. Cavan led by 2-4 to 1-5 at half time. Cavan will now play either Fermanagh or Derry in the under 21 Ulster Final.
Cavan Shamrocks are defeated 4-2 by an all star Clones outfit in the Top Four Final at Belgium Park Monaghan. Clones took the lead when the brilliant Johnny Douglas waltzed around the Cavan defence but Noel Smith in similar fashion in the 30th minute was pulled down with only the Monaghan keeper to beat. Gerry Egan stepped up and banged the penalty to the Clones net in the 30th minute and both sides had their moments but it was all square at half time with the big crowd enjoying a fast open sporting game played in first class conditions. Pat Kinsella making a welcome return in the Shamrock’s goal saved his team with some spectacular saves in the early stages of the second half. Then tragedy struck for the Shamrock’s who were bravely hanging on their more illustrious opponents when Noel Smith was injured and had to be carried off. Frankie Walsh who was making his debut in the Shamrock’s defence was sent off for an over robust challenge on Clones defender Ivor Lendrum and Shamrock’s were down to nine men and playing one of the best junior teams in Ireland. Leo Flanagan who was man of the match for Clones then got through for two very well taken goals which put Clones 3-1 up but Dickie Smith in a rare Cavan Shamrock’s attack broke away and made no mistake to put the tie back in the ‘melting pot’ at 3-2. With two minutes left Johnny Douglas found the elusive Flanagan loose inside the Cavan box and he made no mistake to score his hat trick and make the final score 4-2 to the best team in the AUL Cup Clones United. Best for Clones were Leo Flanagan Johnny Douglas Dermot Rooney and Ivor Lendrum. Paddy Sheridan John O Neill Frank Lyons Gerry Egan and Dickie Smith starred for a gallant but out of luck Cavan Shamrock’s. Master John Mullen presented the trophy and medals to a victorious Clones United after the game.
All entries for this year’s John McGinnity Cup to Gerry Egan Secretary Cavan Shamrock’s Connolly Street Cavan.
“Due to Bank Strike the McIntyre Brothers greatly regret that their 3rd annual sale has had to be cancelled. They are only 50 yards from the Bus Office have still plenty of bargains and can be contacted on Cavan 401”
Father Dennis Murray son of Maura and the late Frank Murray Ardlougher Belturbet is ordained in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim and is pictured with his mother Maura brother Frank well known showband singer Noel John Eddie and Hugh sisters Mary Ellen and Patricia. Father Dennis was educated at Killdallen NS Saint Patrick’s College and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth.
Tragic death of James Lyons Shantemon at the age of 18. Employed at Noel O Hanlon’s Ambulance Building Factory on the Dublin Road in Longford. After the recent torrential rain which clogged the gutters James was on the roof of the building cleaning the gutters when he accidently slipped and fell to his death being dead on admission to Longford County Hospital. He was son of Bridget and the late Matthew Lyons Shantemon and was the youngest of seven children.
After only a short time in business at the ‘Abbey Bar and Grill’ Joseph Henry Goode is selling his cocktail lounge and grill. TP O Reilly Solicitor Ballyconnell is the Solicitor having carriage while JC Brady Staghall Belturbet is the Auctioneer. Joe has purchased another business property in Dublin.
Deputation from Cavan Swimming Pool are accorded a very warm welcome by County Manager Dermot McCarthy who in the course of discussions welcomed the proposed swimming pool for the town and proposed to the deputation four possible sites for the location of the pool. The County Manager pointed out that there is a 50% Local Government grant for the erection of swimming pools.
The deputation consisted of Sean McCormack Chairman Frances Sullivan Secretary John Sharkey Assistant Secretary Geraldine Fitzpatrick and Michael Leddy both committee members. Nurses of the area are seeking additional staff after it was agreed that they only work 40 hours per week from April 1st 1971. Some of these people are now working 65-70 hours a week and as they pointed out to County Manager Dermot McCarthy they will need additional staff to implement the new 40 hour week.
Congratulations to Justine Coogan who has obtained her teaching Diploma in Pitman’s Shorthand and her sister Ireneus who has qualified in a Dublin Hospital as a State Registered Nurse. Both are daughters of Garda Sergeant Peter and Mrs Coogan Farnham Road Cavan.
Tickets for the CYMS second annual one day outing to Butlin’s Mosney county Meath are available from Paddy O’ Reilly 79 Church Street Michael Saint Phelim’s Place or Edward Smith Emmett Place.
June 26th 1970:Violent thunderstorm strikes Cavan. Over 40 ESB transformers are damaged and thousands of day old chicks are lost at the Elmbank Hatchery.
Same Week: Justine and Reneus Coogan are pictured the latter having passed her final nursing exams while Justine holds a Diploma in Pitman Shorthand.
Sudden death of Joe Higgins Bridge Street at the age of 65. Great gael, lined out with Stradone in his youth. Represented Cavan at both billiards and snooker. Member of old Catholic Club, he was a founder member in 1936 of Saint Felim's Branch Cavan CYMS. He represented Cavan at both Billiards and Snooker and was a leading contender for the annual National Burroughs and Watts Championship in Dublin each March. He was one of the few to travel to Tralee for the All Ireland Semi Final of 1925 which Cavan controversially lost by one point. He was an encyclopedia of facts and figures and could speak at length on any subject. He was a great judge of character and could predict who would make the grade in any sport but particularly Gaelic football. Tailor by trade Joe had his shop at 28 Bridge Street and dressed in a very dapper manner as befits a man of great taste and skill. He was busy from morning to night but like all geniuses he had the knack of giving the impression he was never in a hurry or under any pressure Survived his wife Rose, Sons Myles in Carlow Eamon Dublin Michael London and Gerard Cavan and 1 daughter Rose in Cavan. Rev P J Gargan Adm at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Death of Mary Brady Drumhurk Butlersbridge after a short illness at Cavan Surgical Hospital. She was extremely popular and very well known in the area. She is survived by her husband Bernard four daughters Bernadette NT Saint Clare’s School Cavan Rosaleen BCom Belturbet Ita and Annette Drumhurk. The funeral Mass in Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge was celebrated by her brother in law Father Patrick J Brady PP Glasgow while Father Des O Dowd recited the prayers for the dead at the graveside in Saint Aidan’s cemetery Butlersbridge.
Brilliant Brazil the outstanding team of World Cup in Mexico lift the Jules Rimet trophy beating Italy 4-1 in the Aztec Stadium in Mexico City where Pele Jarzhino Rivellino Paulo Caesar are now stars in every household throughout the globe as television relays the competition to billions of people throughout the globe.
Dominic Sheridan aged 16 Upper Main Street and son of Tommy and Josie Sheridan Sub Post Office is runner up in the Under 16 Handball at the Tailteann Games at Croke Park being narrowly defeated in a thrilling and exciting final by W Fitzgibbon from Tipperary. He is brother of Greg Sheridan a regular member of the Cavan county Junior handball squad.
Cavan’s second ‘Big Band Carnival’ features on opening night June 26th 1970 Gene Stuart and the Mighty Avons Larry Cunningham Joe Dolan Big Tom and the Mainliners The Times The Sands Jim Tobin and the Firehouse Five The Serenaders from Belturbet and on the closing night from the top of the hit parade in England the Tremeloes. The Carnival is run for the benefit of the Breffni Boy’s Accordion Band.
“Jim Hand Promotions Corn Exchange Buildings 12 Burgh Quay Dublin is agent for the Capitol Showband Dreams and Ranchers. Irish Agent for the Move Marmalade Love Affair and Tremeloes who play Cavan Carnival on Tuesday August 5th 1970.” Jim is a twin brother of Michael later to be Editor of the Sunday Independent and both worked in Cavan at Tinnelly’s (Harvest) Upper Main Street.
Hundreds attend the open air celebrations at Lough Oughter to mark the 400th Anniversary of the death of Bishop William Bedell Bishop of Kilmore from 1629-1642 and the first man to translate the bible from English to Irish. Most Rev Dr Moore Church of Ireland Bishop of Kilmore presided. Very Rev RCH Turkington Dean of Kilmore celebrated the Service and the lesson was read by Major R Clements. The music was rendered by Kilmore Brass Band. The address which is published in full was given by Professor William Bedell Stanford Trinity College Dublin. The weather was dull and overcast but remained dry for the occasion.
July 3rd 1970:£300 to be won over eight days at County Cavan Golf Club Open Week: Sponsors are Murphy/Quinn, Brady Brothers, McCarren and Co., Tractamotors, Farnham Arms, Anglo Celt, Jacksons Garage Bowmakers and Cavan Mineral Waters. Later Phil Cullivan (Captain) thanks over700 competitors for making this the best ever Open week on the 50th Anniversary of their relocation from Killynebber. Presentations are made to the two surviving members Phil Lawlor (Professional) and Dr Bertie Cullen (President ). The week was launched by BC Fay President of the Cavan/Monaghan Alliance with the raising of the tricolour high above the Club House. Special prize of £5 for best aggregate gross on Monday 6th and Sunday 12th July 1970.
President’s Prize Surgeon Bertie Cullen’s Prize is won by P Brennan and Mrs PJ Beirne with 64 nett while Doctor FPE Smith and his daughter Fiona were second with 65 ½. Pictured are Mrs Beirne Maura Cullen Surgeon Bertie Cullen Fiona Smith Jack Brady Secretary County Cavan Golf Club P Brennan Doctor FPE Smith and Phil Cullivan Captain of County Cavan Golf Club.
Neil Blayney former Minister for Agriculture is cleared of all charges relating to alleged gun running on April 24th 1970 at Dublin District Court. When the verdict was announced Neill Blayney was cheered and mobbed by well wishers who packed the entrance to the Four Courts in Dublin. Charles Haughey James Kelly and Albert Lynx were remanded on bail charged with conspiracy to import arms on April 24th 1970.
“You have tried the rest now try the best” Oliver Malone for Furniture advert.”
Kilmore/Meath Pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop Quinn .363 Pilgrims including 91 invalids and 48 staff. Cavan parish contingent on organising committee: Fathers Desmond O Dowd, P J McManus, Peggy Willock, Nellie Gargan, Miss N McCabe, Andy Gilchreest, HL Smith, J Brady and Dr. Roy Hayes.
Cavan County Council led by Michéal Greenan beat The Garages by 2-12 to 1-12 to win the Harp Lager Trophy sponsored by Cavan Barman’s Association. Scorers for Council Michéal Greenan 1-04, Enda McGowan 1-01, Hughie McInerney 0-03, Percy Gilchrist 0-01 and Frank McKiernan 0-02.
The ‘Tremeloes’ are among the star studded line up for the 2nd Cavan Carnival from June 26th to August 5th 1970.
Death of John Lyndsey Clonogonnell at the age of 68. Native of Sligo he was a very quiet reserved progressive farmer always available to help or impart advice to his neighbours. He is survived by his wife June five sons Jim Robert John and Mervyn Clonogonnell and Cecil in USA three daughters Joy Clonogonnell Mrs E Fanin Ashfield Cootehill and Hazel in Jersey. Rev Dean RCH Turkington celebrated the Funeral Service in a packed Kilmore Cathedral with burial later in Kilmore graveyard.
Death of Miss Mary Bridget O Rourke Saint Aidan’s Terrace after a short illness at a Dublin Hospital shocks the local community. She was the only daughter of John O Rourke and was in her usual good form up to a short time ago. She was very popular and obliging always trying to help a neighbour or friend in trouble or the poor and destitute with her hospitality and charity. She was predeceased by her mother and is survived by Johnny and twins Philip and George. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
The recently formed Cavan Junior Chamber of Commerce are holding a Trade Fair from the 15th -18th July showcasing local industry in the Town Hall which will be officially launched by Sean Flanagan Minister for Lands.
Laragh AC win the Doctor Austin Quinn Cup for the best overall team at the Cavan Track and Field Championships at bright and breezy Breffni Park where the underfoot conditions were perfect and the marking and layout of the track was up to International standard. There were twenty eight events with 424 athletes taking part from six different athletic clubs in county Cavan. Sean Cassidy from Laragh Athletic Club was the star of the show winning the 220 440 and 880 yards and second in the 100 yards while Marian Kiernan from Ballintemple was the star lady winning the 100 220 and 440 yards in powerful style. Jim Cochrane from Cootehill was snowed under with late entries and general logistic problems of running such a huge event off in record clockwork style but the great Jim found time to win the Senior mile and three miles beating his old adversary Hughie McGovern Laragh who had the better of the tussles over the winter into second place. P Hopkins Cornafean won the senior 100 yards and long jump at 17 foot six inches. Pat McCabe of Laragh won the High Jump. Pictures show Nuala Flynn Cootehill winning the Under 14 100 yards ahead of Breda Kiernan Ballintemple. Nuala was another star of the meet winning the Under 12 and Under 14 100 yards and second in Under 14 long jump.
Cavan who were well fancied to win the Ulster Championship suffer a comprehensive defeat to Derry 1-8 to 1-5 at Irvinstown before an attendance of 8,500. Much fitter and stronger Derry qualify for their first final since 1958 and will play Antrim or Monaghan in the Ulster final. Derry led by 1-6 to 0-3 at the interval. Cavan were in great shape starting the second half with the somewhat out of sorts P Cahill finding his feet and soaring into the clouds to give Cavan a vital edge at midfield. Then the Cavan selectors as is not unusual ‘shot themselves in the foot’ by calling the rampant Cahill ashore and bringing on the youthful former Cavan Gael’s and current Crosserlough clubman Micheal Galligan who in fairness acquitted himself well but Cavan lost the impetus with the departure of P Cahill. Hughie McInerney again came to Cavan’s rescue in the 53rd minute with another brilliant goal to leave only three points in the game with seven minutes remaining but try as they might Cavan could not close the deficit. Cavan Paddy Lyons Andy McCabe Brendan Donohoe Peter Pritchard Jimmy Fay Ray Carolan Enda McGowan Hughie Newman Gerard Murtagh Steve Duggan Pee Cahill Tom O Reilly Gene Cusack Jimmy Stafford and Hughie McInerney. Sub Declan Coyle for Jimmy Stafford Pat Tinnelly for Hughie Newman Micheal Galligan for Pee Cahill. Referee T Johnston Fermanagh.
“Mervyn Clarke Tyre and Accessory Shop Connolly Street Cavan. For fitting and service open until 8 pm daily . Special price for car stereo tape recorders. Full selection of the latest tapes to choose from.
July 10th 1970 Daniel Joseph O Kelly Post Office Official Town Hall Street pleads guilty at Cavan District Court to charges of theft amounting to £63 property of Holy Rosary Sisters Killeshandra when he opened parcels addressed to the convent at the sorting office at Cavan Post Office. Danny immediately admitted the charges and paid back £13. He later lodged another £50 in Court through his Solicitor Sean V Kelly who said O Kelly had been in Cavan since 1950 and was a grade A Clerk in Cavan Post Office when he found an old key to the sorting office and began to help himself to small amounts of cash in transit in the post. He was very sociable and living way beyond his means being a leading member of Cavan Golf Club and Past Captain of the Club. He was earning only £25-0-9 per week as a Grade A Clerk and just could not afford that sort of lifestyle on that salary. This was his first offence and Justice Shaw in sentencing O Kelly to three months in Jail applied the POA on being of good behavior for twelve months. Danny although he lost his job in the Post Office has secured another job with a good friend who is aware of all the facts of the case and the Court wish him well in his new career.
Andrew McPhillips aged twelve fishing in Behey Lake catches a 15 lbs pike the largest taken from the Lake in recent years.
Lord Kilbracken issues a statement denying that he is suing Leitrim and Cavan County Councils for £60,000 for damage to his property as the result of a fire at his ancestral home at Killegar county Leitrim on May 13th 1970. Lord Kilbracken admits that he has informed his Insurance Company and they in turn without his knowledge or consent issued a claim against Leitrim and Cavan County Councils. The fire was completely accidental and there was no malicious damage caused. He has been now informed that the Insurance Company have withdrawn their claim against both Councils.
Social and presentation to the retiring County Secretary and his wife in the Farnham Arms Hotel. Presentations were made on behalf of the Staff and Council members. Pictured are Paddy Reilly CNP Chairman of Cavan County Council Dermot McCarthy County Manager Robert Hayes County Engineer TM Gilroy Health and Administrative Staff and Tommy Smith Irish Local Government Officials Union. Michael J Smith was a member of Cavan County Council staff for over 40 years being Town Clerk in both Cavan and Belturbet . He succeeded the late Paddy Reilly Athbara as Secretary of Cavan County Council in 1946.
Presentation to Brid Keelan NT on her retirement from teaching from the parents pupils and staff of Crubany National School where she has been teaching for the last five years. She was twenty years teaching in Killygarry National School and had previously taught in Cootehill and Belturbet. Brid is a native of Corduff Carrickmacross and is a neighbour at home of Mary Veale nee Murray 59 Main Street. She has been living in Connolly Street for well over 25 years and will retire to Cavan where she is deservedly popular and very well known. Pictured is Brid Andy O Brien who made the presentation Mrs Michael Drysdale NT and the pupils of Crubany National School.
Pictured preparing for the forthcoming ‘Cavan Trade Fair’ in the Town Hall run by the recently established Junior Chamber are Mary Glavey Karl Bornemann Eva Bonney Treasurer Leo McGrath President Noel McIntyre Deputy President Geraldine Fitzpatrick Secretary and George Parkinson. Stands have been booked by McCarren and Company Cavan Crystal Gerry Whelan Drifter’s Shoes Cootehill Ramor Rustics Breffni Textiles Killeshandra Creamery and many more leading businesses in the county.
Eamonn Greenan gifted Drumalee forward and brother of County star Micheal is emigrating to Canada next week. He will be a huge loss to the community and particularly Drumalee GFC whom he helped to Intermediate League and Championship in 1969.
Senor Champions at the De La Salle School pictured are J Smith M Reilly Brian Crowe Captain Dessie McEntee Declan Young Brian Cullen Michael Lee John Sheridan Michael McCormack Greg Conlon Paddy Gargan and C Conaty.
Intermediate Champions at De La Salle School pictured are J Sorahan Charlie Greene Sean Boyle Brian O Grady Captain John Cullen Myles McEntee and Jim Kelly L Reilly K McClarey Patrick O Keefe Martin Sexton P Donohoe and Maurice Brady
July 17th 1970: The Anglo Celt is increased to 1/- per copy
Kilmore Brass Band are warned not to attend the Orange Demonstration in Lisbellaw. Rev RCH Turkington said that two men known to him one a Catholic approached him and said that it would be better for the sake of peace if Kilmore Brass Band did not participate and he passed on this message to the relevant authority. At the demonstration Captain John Brooke Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister addressing the huge crowd said that Kilmore Brass Band were not present as a threat had been made to burn down Kilmore Cathedral if they attended as usual the Orange Demonstration which passed off all over Northern Ireland peacefully. Rev RCH Turkington Dean of Kilmore denied that such a threat was made.
Inquest in Longford are told of the last movements of James Lyons Shantemon aged 19 who died following a fall through a hole in an Asbestos roof at Noel Hanlon’s Ambulance Factory Dublin Road Longford on June 24th last . His brother Thomas Lyons gave evidence of telling James to clean off the roof following torrential rain as a result of an electrical storm. James while working to clear the debris fell through a hole in the asbestos roof and on to a metal vice on work bench immediately under the roof. Doctor C Barrett County Longford Surgeon gave evidence of examining James at Longford County Hospital where he died four hours after admission from injuries and fractures to his skull and lacerations and injury at the base of his brain.
Rev James Donohoe Saint Columban’s Boston USA is ordained a priest in Saint Raphael’s Church Long Island by Most Rev Dr Mulroney . Flying from New York Dublin and on to Lavey he celebrated his first Mass in Saint Dympna’s Church Upper Lavey on Sunday. He was educated at Killygarry NS Crubany NS Saint Patrick’s College Cavan City College New York and City College Los Angeles. He was employed by TWA for four years and served two years national service in the American Army before entering a Columban seminary in the USA. Father James is attached to the Columban’s and will serve in the Philippine Islands. He is son of Mrs B Donohoe Grellagh Stradone and is pictured imparting his first blessing to his mother after his ordination in Long Island on Saturday.
Sarsfield’s Butlersbridge/Killygarry selection beat last year’s beaten county finalists Saint Joseph’s in the first round of the Cavan Senior Championship at Cornafean 1-10 to 1-07 and won the toss and played with the fresh wind leading 1-4 to 0-1 at half time. Sarsfields had outstanding players in Donal Crowe Francie Reilly Paddy Lynch Packie McGovern Philip Fitzsimmons at midfield Johnny Cusack Jimmy Browne Francie Galligan George Crowe in attack. Referee Brian O Reilly Cavan.
Drumalee beat Mountnuggent in the first round of the Senior Championship at Stradone 2-5 to 1-7. Mountnuggent having led by 1-5 to 0-1 at half time after having the advantage of the wind in the first half. Scorers for Drumalee Joe O Keefe Tommy McCauley Micheal Greenan Pat Geoghegan and Kieran O Keefe.
Bill Scanlon is leaving Cavan and selling his residence ‘Patchogue’ at Highfield Road. O Reilly Taylor Tweedy are auctioneers and TJ Fitzpatrick TD has carriage of sale.
Cavan Tourist Association coarse fishing competition at Killygoan 1st M Haworth bag of 55 lbs 2nd Bob Hope bag of 25 lbs 3rd Sid Smith bag of 13 lbs.
Cavan Tourist Office report an alarming drop in tourists with callers to office down from 1,795 to 1,339 in the busy May to July period. Trouble in Northern Ireland and protracted Bank Strike are quoted as the reasons.
July 24th 1970:Trade Fair in Town Hall sponsored by Junior Chamber is opened by the Minister for Lands Séan Flanagan TD. Fancy Dress :Most Original ‘John and Yoko’ Frank O Connor and Geraldine Fox. Prettiest (Miss Cavan Crystal 1970) Maura Hickey, Most Topical ‘Settled Itinerant RIP’. N McCarthy, J McCarthy and Danny O Hanlon. Funniest ‘Departed Spirit’ Torlac Smith and Denis McCarthy. There were 19 stands at the Fair and all reported record enquiries. Among the local exhibitors were Vera Brady Cavan Crystal Fintan Tierney and Breffni Textiles.
Teachers ask for answers from the Department of Education after the bombshell proposes change of site for new Vocational School from Tullymongan to Cullies after Saint Patrick’s College offered a new site convenient to the campus at Saint Patrick’s College. The VEC sought the Department to send down senior officer of the Department to speak to the interested parties. The teachers in a letter signed by all the interested parties ask why was the decision taken without any consultation to change the site of the school which is seven years in the planning stage. How many classrooms will there be in the new school will the plans be altered. Will it accommodated Catholics and Protestant families. Where are the recreational areas. Will facilities at Saint Pat’s be incorporated into the new school. Many estimated that the building of the school will be delayed by at least four to five years and it is another case of putting Cavan on the back burner as far as facilities are concerned.
School caretakers in Cavan are to be granted an increase of 30/- per week according to Paddy Fleming CEO Cavan VEC bringing their wage to £13-15-0 per week and in Cavan a free house valued at £1 per week extra. Paddy Fleming tells Tom Fitzpatrick TD that until recently the caretaker had only to clean seven rooms but with the erection of the prefabs at Cavan School due to increase demand this has increased to nine and the hours can be very unsociable with the many night classes being held in the school.
Fifty club members on CYMS outing to Butlin’s Mosney County Meath. Most enjoyable function with many of the members visiting Mosney for the very first time on a glorious summer day.
J C Lord is Chairman of Cavan County Council while Tom Fitzpatrick takes the Chair at Cavan UDC.
Over 700 take part in Cavan Golf Club’s second open week where Phil Cullivan Captain was on hand to greet the many visitors from all over the world. Golden Jubilee of the change from Killynebber to Drumelis in July 1920 and the President Surgeon Bertie Cullen was Captain in both Killynebber and Drumelis in 1919 and 1920 while Phil Lawlor jus fifty years older is still the Professional at County Cavan Golf Club. The Club were blessed with another glorious week with the sun shining each day and everyone remarked on the wonderful hospitality and atmosphere created by the host club. Men’s 18 Hole Stableford sponsored by Murphy Quinn 1st Brendan Murray 45 2nd Karl Bornemann40 and best gross P Flaherty Clones. Ladie’s Scotch Foursome sponsored by Brady Brothers Livestock Salesmen 1st Margaret English and Gertie Walsh 64 ½ 2nd Ina Hickey and Minnie McCarren 71 ½. Men’s Nine Hole Stroke 1st Sean Galligan 30 2nd Phil Lawlor 32 ½ and Best Gross Leo McDonald all County Cavan. Mixed Foursomes sponsored by the Farnham Hotel 1st Liam Bogue and Kathleen Kenny 66 ½ 2nd Vincent O Connor and ‘Goldie’ Fleming 69. Best Gross Doctor Tadhg Lynch and Miss E Boyle Cavan 86. Men’s Singles V Par sponsored by the Anglo Celt Rev J Dowd Portland USA 2nd Rev Patsy Young Ballinamore 3rd Brian Murphy. Mixed Foursome V Par sponsored by Jackson’s Garage 1st Karl Bornemann and Jack Brady . Men’s 18 Hole Stroke sponsored by Bowmaker 1st Pat Cahill Rosculligan and County Cavan 2nd Dessie Donohoe 66 3rd Noel Martin and Dr Tadhg Lynch 66 tie. Meanwhile on the domestic from Jim Burke beat Aidan Conaty to win the O Hanlon Cup.
Death of the very well known popular Patrick J Murray 10 Jubilee Terrace ‘Big Paddy Murray’. After a short illness at the age of 69. Well known in the building business he was reputed to have the strength of an ox and could work night and day without so much as taking a break. Labourer with Paddy Elliott and Company Francie Smith and Company Ballyhaise and in recent years Onslow Bredin Paddy could do the work of ten men and was never idle. He had a great devotion to the Sacred Heart and Our Lady and although he could partake of a drink at weekends his conversation was always punctuated with reference to the Blessed Mother etc. He took exception to visiting ‘Hot Gospellers’ preaching in the Market Square etc and was known to put them to flight in the name of the one true Catholic faith. He was a keen fan of Cavan GAA and never missed a game in Breffni Park. In recent years after a period of intense opposition always bemoaning the fact that Cavan Harps were disbanded he took a keen interest in the welfare of Cavan Gaels. He was a very keen fishermen and travelled down the Erne waterway on many Sunday’s during the year in search of pike and perch. He had a voracious appetite and his menu was the subject of much speculation in view of the intensity of his work and heavy frame of nearly 20 stone. He was one of Cavan’s great characters and was a backbone of the Confraternity and Missions in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. He is survived by his brothers Joseph and James two sisters Mrs Tommy Smith (Mayjo) 10 Jubilee and Mrs E Stevenson Belfast. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Following a meeting of the Executive of the newly formed Cavan Swimming Pool and Cavan Chamber of Commerce it was agreed to hold a swimming gala in Swellan Lake in mid August with Mattie Connolly assuring his counterpart Sean McCormack Chairman of Cavan Swimming Pool Committee of their full support and sponsorship for the events and a raffle. There will be obstacle races cross the lake races and a full sports meeting in the Lake Field for children under and over 12.
Terence Smith from Kilnavara will represent Ireland at the World Student's Carpentry Contest in Tokyo. He is a past pupil of Walter Little’s Cavan Vocational school.
Death of the legendary ‘Big’ Jim Smith Killinkere at the age of 69. Captained Cavan to their first All Ireland when they won the 1927 Junior All Ireland in Breffni Park. Later in 1928 he captained Cavan when they were beaten in the All Ireland Final of 1928-the first year the Sam Maguire was presented by the GAA. First man to bring the Sam Maguire to Cavan and Ulster in 1933 and starred on the team of 1935. Played with Cavan from 1918 till after the All Ireland Final of 1937 where he was boxed and abused by a savage Kerry onslaught in the opening 10 minutes which was allowed to go unpunished as Jim was removed to the Mater Hospital with multiple injuries where he spent almost a week recuperating. Honoured by Ireland in the Tailteann Games of 1924,1928 and 1932. He toured America with Cavan in 1934 1936 and 1938.Educated at Saint Patrick Cavan and UCD where he took his BA degree-fluent Irish speaker. Served in the Garda and retired with the rank of Sergeant, he later worked for the Department of Agriculture at Dublin Port. His old adversary Bob Stack of Kerry in tribute says “There will never be another Jimmy Smith”. There was an overflow attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Ultan’s Church Killinkere with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The coffin was draped in the blue and white of Cavan and colleagues from the All Ireland teams acted as Pall bearers while past and present Cavan and Killinkere players formed a guard of honour for the peerless Jim. He is survived by his wife and 2 sons Sergeant Jim Smith Sligo and Gerry Smith BCom. Canon McCauley assisted by Father Eamonn Burns CC officiated at the funeral from Saint Ultan's Killinkere to Gallen cemetery. Cavan County Board were represented by Jim McDonnell Chairman HL Smith Secretary and Paddy Donohoe Treasurer.
Father Gargan and Rev.George Millar team up to win the Inter Clerical Angling Competition on Lough Melvin. Unfortunately the numbers were restricted as only 14 boats were available.
Junior Chamber Stableford at County Cavan Golf Club 1st Brian Murphy 40 Sean Galligan 38 and best gross C Walsh Belturbet 78. Ladie’s Section Sheila McDonald’s Prize 1sr Kathleen Brady 73 Connie McEntee’s and Muriel Doherty’ s Prize. Airmid O Hanlon’s Prize.
Antrim who have eight Ulster titles last of which was away back in 1951 and Derry who won the title in 1958 clash in Sunday’s final at Saint Tiernach’s Park in Clones. Derry with Sean O Connell Eamonn Coleman Mickey Niblock and Harry Diamond are favourites to win their second Ulster title.
Fermanagh sweep aside feeble Cavan challenge to deservedly win their first ever Ulster Under 21 title 0-13 to 0-8 at Saint Tiernach’s Park in Clones on Sunday evening last. Fermanagh were magnificent and Cavan played second fiddle in what is described as a pathetic performance where many of the established players let the team down. Fermanagh got off to a great start urged on by a huge vociferous support leading 0-4 to 0-1 after only 14 minutes and they never relinquished their lead throughout. When their centre field was beginning to wane at half time they brought on minor star Peter McGinnity from the Roslea club and this tall athletic figure played a prominent role in the second half with some very high fielding and kicking. Cavan came back into the game in the second quarter and at half time had cut the Fermanagh lead to 0-8 to 0-5 Seamus Brides in defence Paddy Blessing in goal Dermot Coyle Pearse Gilroy and Michael ‘Moucher’ Galligan and Gene Cusack up front were the only Cavan players to play to the expected standard but even Cusack played into the Fermanagh cause by shooting for goals with three close in frees in the second half. Cavan Patrick Blessing Niall O Brien Seamus Brides Declan Coyle S O Donnell Oliver Galligan Pearse Gilroy Gerry Murtagh D Fitzpatrick M Galligan M Hannon Tom O Reilly Sean McGuigan Gene Cusack and Jimmy Browne. Sub Michael Cusack for D Fitzpatrick F Donnolly for Jimmy Browne. Referee F Greene Antrim.
Congratulations to Patrick Graham 12 year old long distance swimmer from Saint Phelim’ s Place who completed the three mile crossing of cold and choppy Lough Ramor in 1 ½ hours on Sunday. He was accompanied by famous Cavan long distance swimmer Sean Walsh.
July 31st 1970: Frances Donegan daughter of Inspector Sam and Mai Donegan 9 Highfield Road Cavan is the voice of Dublin’s new talking clock. Frances an employee of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs in the Central Telephone Exchange in Dublin won a special prize of £50 which was presented to her by Minister for Posts and Telegraphs Gerry Collins who inaugurated the service. Note the Clock was to earn the Department over £16.50 million before the service was discontinued in 2002.
Cavan UDC back Cavan County Council's decision to site the Itinerant Halt on lands donated by the Poor Clare Convent by 6 votes to 3. Annie Murray Chairman and Bridie Higgins Secretary (Parents Committee) representing 158 objectors to the proposal stating “The Halt should be located outside the Urban area-this development is an intrusion on our way of life”! An amendment proposed by Tom Fitzpatrick and seconded by Johnny O Rourke Labour sought to have a meeting with all the interested parties including the Parent’s Committee UDC County Council and County Manager was defeated by 4-3. Timmy Murphy who seemed to be the spokesman for the Fianna Fail members said that members of the Parent’s Committee who signed the petition will be ashamed of themselves in a very short period of time. Progress is always slow but very painful and in forty years time they will wonder what all the fuss was about and this petition should be burned and forgotten about”
· Same Week Death of Annie Kitson Saint Mary’s Terrace at the age of 64. Native of Emyvale County Monaghan. She is survived by her husband James, sons Séamus Cavan, Michael Coventry and Martin in London and daughters Margaret Kelly Highfield Road, Teresa Saint Mary’s Terrace and Mrs Lyons. Father P J Gargan Adm officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery
Brother Damien Kellegher's final profession as Brother of the De La Salle Order in Castletown County Laois on July 23rd 1970. Recently received his BA at UCD. He is presently teaching in Dublin. Eldest son of Jimmy and Rose Kellegher Drumlark. Brother Damien was educated at Coolboyogue NS De La Salle School Cavan and UCD.
Breffni Boys Band are presently on camp in Bettystown. Jimmy Tully TD gave them full access and use of his field following representation from Tom O Connor a friend of the Labour TD and a Labour member of Cavan UDC.
Death of Baby Thomas Maloney Glasdrummond Poles at Lisdarn Hospital. Beloved son of Patricia and Bernard. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Michael Dolan Drumgola Cavan and Williamstown Finea at the age of 56 at his residence Drumgola . Quiet decent honorable hard working man he was extremely popular. He was uncle of Rev P Callaghan PP Blacklion. Survived by his wife Kitty six young children( sons daughters) sister Mary father in law. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the funeral and Requiem Mass in Saint Mary’s Church Finea to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Patrick ‘Pa’ Smith in Brisbane Australia in his early 70s. He was a native of Butlersbridge and was an outstanding footballer and handballer in his youth winning two Ulster senior championship medals with Cavan in 1920 and 1921. He was a member of the Cavan Slashers team of 1917 which won the second senior championship for the town. He emigrated over 45 years ago. He was brother of Janey Smith Publican Butlersbridge and Mrs Reilly ‘Athbara House’ and is survived by two brothers Terney in Cavan and formerly USA and Alphonsus ’Phonsey’ in Belturbet. Funeral took place in Brisbane Australia.
In contrast to the Tourist Office John McGinnity Chairman of Cavan Tourist Board claims that despite the trouble in the North and the Bank Strike more fishermen than ever before are visiting Cavan from the United Kingdom. He attributes the success of the fishing sector to the publication of their booklet ‘Angle’ which is distributed to every fishing organisation in these islands. The Cavan association is affiliated to the Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland and are presently preparing their promotional material for the new 1971 season.
Killygarry overcome neighbours Drumalee 1-8 to 1-3 giving a superb display to qualify for the final of the Mighty Avons sponsored tournament at the Ballyhaise At Home Week in Ballyhaise. On an unusually firm surface Killygarry gave a superb performance and took their chances when they were presented while Micheal Greenan was the only one of the Drumalee forwards to pose a threat to the Killygarry rearguard. Packie McGovern Francie Galligan P Brady Niall O Brien and George Crowe were the stars of a vey talented team while only Joe Browne Micheal Greenan Tommy McCauley Oliver O Reilly and John Joe Lee played to their usual high standard.
Poor Ulster Final as Derry win a one sided game 2-13 to Antrim’s 1-12 to reclaim a title they won 12 years ago before a disappointing attendance of only 15,000 at splendidly appointed Saint Tiernach’s Park in Clones. It was easily the worst and most one sided final for many years with Antrim only closing the deficit from 7 points to 4 points in the closing minutes with the crowds streaming for the exits. Michael Feeney Ballybay President of the Ulster Council is seen presenting the magnificent Anglo Celt trophy to Sean O Connell the 33 year old veteran who captained Derry to their second Ulster triumph. Scorers for Derry were Sean O Connell 1-4 Mickey Niblock 0-2 B Dolan 0-5 Seamus Lagan 1-0 Eamonn Coleman and S Cribben 0-1 each. Referee Liam Maguire Ballybay. Double for Derry as they beat Fermanagh 1-14 to 0-11 in the Minor decider despite the great efforts of Peter McGinnity Fermanagh were totally outclassed by a strong hard running and skilful Derry team. Scorers for Derry Seamus Mullen 0-8 M O Neill 1-1 Eamonn Lavery 0-2 P Lennon F McCuskey and Mickey Moran 0-1 each. Fermanagh A Maguire and Peter McGinnity 0-3 each A Gallagher 0-2 B McCusker M Cuddy and J O Brien 0-1 each.
Soccer on the up in Cavan as the World Cup from Mexico is beamed into every home in the country. Youth Club 7 Saint Phelim’s Place 1 YOU United 7 College Street 3 Under 14 League College Street 7 Tullac Mongan Rovers 2 Tullac Mongan Celtic 6 Tullac Mongan Rovers 2.
JN Tansey is pictured recording the best time in his DKW at the Autocross sponsored by Cavan Motor Club in Oldcastle.
August 7th 1970 Patrick Gaffney receives his B Arch at UCD. He has played at all grades for Cavan winning an Ulster Senior Championship medal in 1967 and Cavan Senior Championship medal with Cavan Gaels whom he still plays with. Past pupil of Saint Patrick’s College Cavan with whom he won two McRory Ulster Colleges medals and Franciscan College Germanstown.
Martina Halligan daughter of Mr and Mrs T Halligan Corstruce Ballinagh is presented with an award for not missing one day in her five years at Ballinagh NS. Martina is from a family of six.
Sister Mary Vincent De Paul Una McIntyre is professed a sister of the Mercy Order at a ceremony at the Mercy Convent Dungannon. She is daughter of Thomas and the late Brigid McIntyre and is sister of Sean and Noel McIntyre Brothers Aidan BA HDip Philip and Tommy Rita Maura Cavan and Mrs Philomena Darcey Dublin
Patrick Smith late of Owen Roe is home on holidays from the USA with his wife who is a native of Ballyhaise. In his youth he was an outstanding footballer assisting Cavan Harps at all levels.
Forty Boy Scouts from Cavan CBSI are under canvas at Lahinch where Father Torlac is Chaplain and Danny O Hanlon Scoutmaster,
Breffni Boys Band are on their first two week camping holiday to Bettystown where they are parked on patch of land kindly donated by Jimmy Tully TD a personal friend of Tom O Connor and Johnny O Rourke both Labour members of Cavan UDC. The boys are accompanied by Bandmaster John Donohoe.
Bill Moffat Belfast is pictured with his record catch a pike weighing 19 ½ lbs caught on the weir close to Carritraw Bridge on Monday using a small copper spoon. It is the largest pike caught on this stretch of the Rover Erne in recent years.
Connie McEntee’s and Muriel Doherty’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Ina Hickey with Mrs M O Sullivan and Mrs P McMyler winning the special prizes.
Over 320 anglers participated in the gigantic Belturbet Angling Competition on Holiday Monday. The Doctor Jack Sullivan Memorial Cup and £10 was presented by his daughter Aine Sullivan to Don Hardy 18 Derbyshire Road Sheffield for the largest number of fish caught.
Cmdt Jim Scanlon presents the awards at the presentation of Prizes at Cavan Military Barracks. Pictured HG Murphy Second Best Soldier Private M Murphy Best Rifle Shot Private M Lynch Best Soldier Private Brian McCormack 3rd Rifle Private Sean McPhillips 2nd Rifle Private Paul McCusker 2nd Bren Gun Private Jimmy Scanlon 1st Bren Gun and Captain Paddy Duffy Company OC.
August 14th 1970:Death of Paddy McCullough Saint Patrick’s Terrace at his residence on Sunday after a long illness. Aged 64 ,he was a lino type operator with the Anglo Celt until his retirement on grounds of ill health three years ago. He started his career at the Cavan office of the old Irish Post under the legendary Arthur Tanney (Clones) and later joined the Anglo Celt. Native of the town, he had a very fine tenor voice and was always at his best in the presence of his colleagues on a night out “enriched any company he chose to embrace”. A man of great integrity he was a source of inspiration and encouragement to his colleagues and particularly young recruits to the printing business. Very well read he had an encyclopedic mind storing up knowledge on all topics which he could discuss with great gusto. He delighted in chatting up old citizens of the town and had a great store of knowledge and anecdotes of people and places within the town. His information was always accurate down to the last detail. A courteous gentleman great and charitable friend and fervent Catholic. Survived by his wife Nan, sons Gerry and Martin and 1 daughter Maura .Father AB McGrath officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Killygarry cemetery.
Death of John Donohoe The Bungalow Killygarry at his residence on Monday at the age of 77. Native of Ballyconnell he spent most of his life in the USA. Very popular and well known he will be sorely missed by his relations and friends. He is survived by his wife and one daughter Nancy Rich Chicago. There was a very representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery with Father ABC McGrath officiating.
Kevin Kilduff Chairman of the Breffni Boy’s Band Committee promoters of the recent outstandingly successful Cavan Carnival is pictured with the world famous Tremeloes who brought the Carnival to a close when over 2,000 young teenagers swarmed the marquee at Pullamore.
August Stableford at County Cavan Golf Club 1st Jim Rafter 42 2nd Patsy McConnell 39. Farnham Cup Final Niall Walsh Runner Up Peter Coogan 32.
Death of Annie McCarthy (Weir) Owen Roe at the age of 56 after a long illness. Survived by her husband Danny sons Andrew Cavan and Michael England ,daughters Margaret and Anna in Cavan and Mrs J Sherlock Cootehill two brothers Terry Cavan and Willie England and one sister Mamie Donnelly Cavan. Very popular and extremely well known she was known for her outstanding charity and hospitality. There was a very large attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Killygarry cemetery . Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated.
Cavan Youth Club 1970 Chairman Donal Smyth Vice Chairman Charles O Donoghue Secretary Jean Lynch Assistant Secretary Geraldine Fox and Treasurer Finian Farrell. Committee Michael Donegan Tony Finlay Brian Reilly.
“Brother Sewing Machines the best and cheapest in the land. Hand Model £22-10-0 Zip Zag Model £35-10-0. Washing machines cookers and everything electrical is cheaper at Dermot ~Smith’s Domestic Appliance Centre 80 Main Street Cavan Phone 475”
Meath are back in the All Ireland Final as they storm from behind to beat Galway 0-15 to 0-11 before a very disappointing crowd of 33,331 at Croke Park and will now play either Derry or Kerry in the All Ireland final. Galway playing with the wind were the dominant force in the first half and should have led by more than their 0-8 to Meath’s 0-4 at half time.
The Bhreifne Journal for 1969-1970 has an article by the editor Father Frank McKiernan paying tribute to the late Doctor Philip O Connell whose best known work was his book on the Diocese of Kilmore. He writes that the Dioceses of Kilmore owe Doctor O Connell a deep debt of gratitude who diligently researched and wrote about the Bishops and priests who served the Diocese in the past. His last work ‘The Topography of Lough Ramor’ is also included as is the outstanding contribution by Father Gus Leydon a priest who is a professor in Saint Patrick’s College and who has contributed the well researched and beautifully penned ‘History of the Sisters of Charity in Kilmore from 1868’.
Butlersbridge are beaten by Ballyhaise 1-8 to 1-7 in the semi final of the Butlersbridge tournament before a very big crowd on Friday night after leading by 1-2 to 0-4 at the interval. A feature of the game was that Mike and Steve Duggan were joined by their uncles Larry in goal and Ted at full forward all of whom are reported to have played star roles. The Duggan’s Enda McGowan Louis Lyons and county star Hughie Newman starred for the winners while Oliver Sheridan Francie Reilly John Cusack Jimmy Browne all starred for the Bridge who were beaten by a point from Ballyhaise midfielder at the end of an exciting sporting and very enjoyable game.
August 21st 1970 Monsoon type flooding following a day long storm hits West Cavan where the River Shannon burst its banks and farm produce and livestock are swept away in the flooding which was the worst in living memory. Paddy Reilly TD Murmod Virginia is fist to react to the catastrophe and calls for the Central Government to intervene to compensate farmers who have only small holdings and have lost their livelihood. The monsoon rain was driven on by cold Northerly gales ripping up the soil and plants affecting the entire area and wiping out completely the farms of forty famers in the district. In Cavan town shielded from the worst of the storm the Green Lake burst its banks and the Kinnypottle overflowed flooding Coleman Road Cathedral Road and Cootehill Road.
British troops armed with machine guns are jubilantly welcomed into the Bogside in Derry. Eddie McAteer states “it is not that we love the British Army but we hate the RUC”
Detective Garda Eoin Reynolds Carrick Finea is the hero as he plucks stricken boatman Derek Mosley aged 60 in the teeth of the storm from Lough Sheelin. As he slept he awoke to hear faint cries for help from the lake. He immediately got out and let off a shot to tell the stricken man he was on his way. He then swam to an island 200 yards away in pitch darkness in the worst storm to hit the area in many years. From the island he spotted a black figure in the darkness floating on the lake. He then swam out to be resisted by the drowning man but took control and brought him unconscious to the shore where he applied mouth to mouth resuscitation and the English man began to recover. Later a doctor was summoned and after treatment Mosley had sufficiently recovered to resume his holiday. He is a regular visitor to Lough Sheelin.
Death of John Morgan 23 Fitzwilliam Square Dublin and late of Farnham Street Cavan. He was son of the late Mr and Mrs Morgan Farnham Street Cavan. Civil Servant he was a higher officer in many departments. Very prominent in Bridge circles he was Secretary of the Irish Contract Bridge Association for many years and was a regular on the Irish Bridge team. He was founder of the exclusive Regent Bridge Club in Dublin. Past winner of the prestigious Cavan Open Cullen Cup he also acted as referee and adjudicator on many occasions. He is survived by his wife Frances step children Frederick Lee and Mrs Morna Young brother Dermot sisters Kato and Eileen Cavan and Mrs Jack Clarke Dublin. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from University Church to Dean’s Grange cemetery.
The Irish Management Institute are holding a one day course in decimalization for owners and staff of businesses in the Cavan area. Training in the handling counting and auditing of the new coinage. Contact Mervyn S Johnston at Cavan 307 for further details and booking arrangements.
Cavan Fire Brigade are very quickly on the scene of a blaze at an outhouse at the back of John McGinnity’s Kelly’s Terrace but despite their prompt reaction the outhouse and all of the contents are burnt to the ground.
Kathleen Sullivan with a superb score of 34 is the winner of Helen Timmoney’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club.
Danny McDaid from Donegal representing Clonliffe Harriers wins the National senior marathon over 26.2 miles in Ballinamore Eddie Spillane Donore was 2nd J Moriarity Civil Service was 3rd and J McIntyre Clonliffe Harriers was 4th . The reigning two time champion Mick Mulloy of Oughterard could not compete because injury.
Cavan Gaels very impressive in 4-4 to 0-8 win over Saint Bridget’s Larah Stradone in the quarter final of the Cavan Senior Championship. Listless one side game before a very small attendance at Breffni Park. The Gaels led by 2-2 to 0-1 at half time. Scorers for the Gaels Hughie Smith 2-0 Tom Greene 1-1 Hauley Reilly 1-0 Philip Murray 0-2 1 free and Eamonn McGovern 0-1.
Drumalee will play Ballyhaise in the Final of the Butlersbridge tournament next Friday with presentation of set of medals to the winners at Ceilidhe in the Hall.
August 28th 1970 Con A Smith is appointed a Director of the Central Bank. He is Chairman of The Smith Motor Group Murdoch's and Waterford Foundries and is a native of Cavan town. He is son of Mr and Mrs Con P Smith Cavan and Dublin.
Huge local concern as the British troops commence spiking and blowing up concession roads on the border. Residents of Redhills Legakelly Ballyconnell and Clones and other areas on the border express their deep concern. At the present rate tourist traffic to the Lough Erne and Shannon waterways will be very badly affected.
“County Cavan CEO’s Residence Gutted by Fire”. Paddy and Goldie Fleming and family have been on holiday for the month of August. Everything burnt in mysterious blaze. Nobody in the house as Reggie McMahon ‘New County’ observes a crackling sound and flames leaping from the building at 6 am. Jack Brady ‘Fort View’ also heard the crackling sound but in the deep fog affecting the early morning could not see where the flames were coming from. Cavan Fire Brigade were on the scene soon after 6 am but despite their best efforts the house was completely gutted. The top floor soon fell onto the ground floor and all furniture and belongings were destroyed with the house just a shell.
Anselem Lovett Oldtown is recruiting 12 people to take part in a course of ‘Dynamic Reading Techniques’. Thee will be six lessons of three hours over six weeks and first come first served.
Scouts from all over Ireland are expected to descend on Cavan to attend the festival to mark the opening of Cavan’s new Scout Den on September 13th 1970. Sheila McGinnity Secretary of the organising committee says that Ballad Sessions Chariot Races Charity Walk and Five Mile Charity run are among the programme. The event will be attended by RTE personalities Charles Mitchell Jim Sherwin Bunny Carr Frank Murphy and Larry Cunningham.
Death of Terence Keaney Crubany at an advanced age. Despite losing his sight some yeas ago, he continued until recently working his farm. Very popular and extremely well known. He took a prominent part in the War of Independence taking the Republican side in the Civil War conflict. He took a great interest in the welfare of the Cavan team and was a great supporter of both Killygarry GFC and Cavan Gaels with whom his son Brendan is a prominent member. Survived by his son Brendan two sisters Mrs M Sullivan Banagher and E Keaney Dublin. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid's Church Killygarry to Killygarry cemetery.
Death in Liverpool of Biddy McCaffrey at the age of 70 (old street trader), Biddy had a stall outside the County Hotel and also attended Breffni Park as a Hawker selling apples oranges and chocolate. She also kept pigs at the house and each evening she collected ‘brock’ from the local hotels and houses as feed for the pigs. Up at the crack of dawn to deliver the morning papers she didn’t retire until well after midnight because the evening papers had to be collected and sold following the arrival of the 9:30 bus from Dublin. At one time there were three evening papers available in Cavan late at night stocked by McCaffrey’s ‘The Evening Herald’ Evening Mail’ and later on ‘The Evening Press’. With the closing of the stall at the County Hotel in 1958 Biddy and her daughter who also worked on the stall decided to emigrate to Liverpool- a decision that shocked all who had the great pleasure of knowing this decent hard working woman who loved her native town of Cavan.She is survived by her daughter Bridget brother John sister Mrs Johnny Murray Rosculligan Mrs W Weir ‘Baby’ and Mrs P Andrews London. There was a vey large turn out to meet the cortege on arrival at the outskirts of the town and the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery was very representative and well attended..
Kerry hammer luckless Derry 0-23 to 0-10 in the All Ireland football semi final at Croke Park before an attendance of 38,000. Villain of the piece was 33 year old Sean O Connell the Derry Captain who missed two penalty kicks and was played out of the game by Kerry’s Mick O She being replaced in the final quarter. Kerry will now play Meath in the All Ireland final in September. Scorers for Kerry Mick O Dwyer 0-9 Pat Griffin 0-5 Brendan Lynch 0-4 Liam Higgins 0-2 Din Joe Crowley Mick O Connell John O Keefe 0-1 each. Derry Sean O Connell 0-5 Seamus Lagan 0-2 Tom Quinn H Niblock and Tom McGuinness 0-1 each. Referee Paul Kelly Dublin.
Star studded Ballyhaise beat Killygarry 1-12 to 0-11 in the final of the Butlersbridge football tournament at Butlersbridge before a vey large vociferous crowd. Ballyhaise were never in danger of losing and only took their opportunities but Killygarry were inclined to over elaborate and did not capitalize on possession. Ballyhaise led by 0-6 to 0-2 at half time. Medals presented afterwards at well attended Ceilidhe in the Hall. Scorers Ballyhaise Steve Duggan 0-7 Louis Lyons 0-2 T Fay 1-0 Ted Duggan M Watters and Enda McGowan 0-1 each. Killygarry Francie Galligan 0-7 Dessie Agnew Oliver Crowe George Crowe and Niall O Brien 0-1 each.
Belfast beat Cavan Lawn Tennis Club 8-2 with two matches drawn in Junior challenge at County Cavan Lawn Tennis Club. Outstanding stars for Cavan were Evelyn O Keefe and Deidre Geoghegan who won both their matches. Other stars included Joe Mullery David Jackson John Smith Philip Brady Annette McCabe Majella Brady Ria Hickey and Blaithin Maloney.
Death of Michael A Veale (1st Cavan County Manager ) at the age of 66 in Dublin. He was Assistant County Manager Dublin City and County from 1957. He was Secretary and later Manager of Cavan County Council and went from Cavan on promotion as Manager of Laois/Offaly. He is survived by his wife two sons and one daughter
September 4th 1970 ‘Athbara’ the famous house on the junction of Cootehill and Cathedral Roads is up for auction. It was formerly owned by Mr and Mrs Patrick O Reilly who was a former County Secretary Cavan County Council and Treasurer/ Secretary of Cavan County Board for over 50 years. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn and Jackson Stops McCabe are the Auctioneers while Jack Binchey and Solicitors have carriage of sale.
There was only 1 bid of £10,000 by Tom Fitzpatrick TD for the ‘Abbey’ Bar but negotiations are continuing with the interested party following the well attended Auction in the Farnham Hotel. The proprietor Joe Goode is selling because he has acquired ‘The Green Lizard’ in Dublin. The Auctioneers are JC Brady Belturbet and TP O Reilly Solicitors have carriage of sale.
The well known very popular local postman Seamus ‘Ba’ Fay while out delivering his post found an unstamped letter addressed to Conor Cruise O Brien TD. Seamus duly stamped the letter and posted same to the popular Dublin TD.
Kitty Jenkins’s Captain’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Kathleen Kenny Runner Up Mrs M O Sullivan. Special Prizes Nellie Harding and Kathleen Brady Treasurer and Mrs Tully had the Best Gross
Cavan Gaels bid for a place in the County senior final when they play Bailieboro in the semi final on Sunday while Sarsfields (Killygarry/Butlersbridge) play Crosserlough in the second semi final. Stars Eamonn McGovern Oliver Malone and Phil Murray will have enough fire power to see the Gaels into the final. Pearse Gilroy is an absentee because of pressure of exams while Tom Greene and PJ Carroll can give the Gaels the advantage at midfield.
Saint Phelim’s Place reach the final of Cavan’s first ever Under 16 soccer tournament beating College Street 7-4 in an entertaining semi final before a large crowd at Tierquin Park. Thomas Johnston who has proved himself goal scorer of the tournament sent Saint Phelim’s fans into ecstasy with two early goals. Eddie Halligan pounced on some sloppy College Street defending to make it 3-0 after only 15 minutes play. Dominick Sheridan the versatile all rounder then stopped the rot with a great College Street goal before that man again Eddie Halligan pounced to restore Saint Phelim’s lead to 4-1 but Jimmy Fay closed the gap when he headed home from close range just on half time. Another burst from Johnston who as in the firs half scored two early second half goals for Saint Phelim s to leave the favourites 6-2 ahead. With time almost up Eddie Halligan shot home Saint Phelim’s seventh goal but Jimmy Fay and Gerry Smith closed the gap for College Street in the closing minutes of a highly entertaining game. Paul ‘George’ Ronan in defence for Saint Phelim’s was a very popular Man of the Match and received his award from Ray Greene Coach to the winning side.
Connie McEntee and Brian Tansey on behalf of the Council Staff make a presentation to Robert Hayes (Former Cavan County Engineer ) at an enjoyable well attended function in the Percy French Hotel Ballyjamesduff. Robert has been appointed County Manager in Tipperary South Riding.
September 11th 1970:Frank Brady eldest son of Donal and Mrs Brady Ballyjamesduff formerly White Star Main Street is awarded an Athletic Scholarship worth £4,000 to Saint Mary’s College Strawberry Hill Physical Education College Twickenham London by the Department of Education. After the four year course he will be qualified to teach physical education in post primary schools in Ireland. Star athlete during his years in Saint Patrick’s College in Cavan Frank received five scholarship offers one of which were to the University of East Tennessee and one to Louisiana State University.
Death of Bridget Fitzpatrick at the residence of her son in law Paddy Conaty CUDC and Cavan County Council. She was a native of Ballyhaise and was predeceased by her husband Patrick twelve years ago. She was extremely well known and very popular both in Ballyhaise and in Cavan where she made many friends since she came to live in Tullymongan. She is survived by her three daughters Kathleen Conaty Tullymongan Mrs M Mulvey Carrick on Shannon and Margaret in USA and one brother Paddy Greenan Tullycorbet Monaghan and fourteen grandchildren. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral to Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated.
Kitty Jenkins’s Lady Captain’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. Pictured are Dermot Morgan Assistant Secretary and Runner Up Kitty Jenkins Lady Captain Jack Brady Secretary Phil Cullen Dolie Cullivan Jim Hayes winner of Captain’s Prize Dr Darragh Smith Special Prize BC Fay Captain of Cavan/Monaghan Alliance. Nicky Smith had the fantastic score of 71 to win the Best Gross. Check
Death of Andy O Brien Killynebber on September 4th 1970 at Peamont Hospital at the age of 85. Great Gael, he composed memorable ballads to celebrate Cavan’s 5 All Ireland triumphs. Founder member of Drumcrave Fife and Drum Band. Distinguished member of the old RIC he joined the force and was an outstanding officer and gentleman. Great physique, he won many tug of wars for Laragh when he teamed up with his brothers John and Pat who were of equal physique. Founder member and supporter of Cavan Fine Gael. He was an active member of the SLF during the World War 2 Emergency. He was a founder member of Cavan Fine Gael and served on the executive. He is survived by his sons Senator Andy, Michael Cavan and Jimmy Clonmel and his daughters Rose O Toole Carrick on Shannon and Sarah Carter Dublin. He was a twin brother of James O Brien Bridge Street. Rev P J McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry where all shades of Political opinion were in attendance.
Death in London of Phil Brady B E former Town Surveyor. He was in charge of the water housing and sewerage while an Engineer with Cavan County Council Born in the old ‘Globe Hotel. Phil was son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Brady. He was educated at the Poor Clare’s Drumcrave NS and NUI Dublin where he took his degree. Phil favoured the Republican side and even though domiciled in London he frequently expressed the view that Ireland should be reunited as a 32 county Sovereign State. "He was in charge of some of London’s biggest housing developments after World War 2". He was extremely popular with all the workers and officials in London County Council and was deeply and deservedly respected by all. He is survived by his brother Peter Paul Kingscourt, Packy Cullies, Bernard and Johnny London, sisters Nora Ballyjamesduff, Kathy and Annie Town Hall Street. Funeral to Saint Pancreas cemetery Warwick Street Chiswick.
S Murphy sells his well appointed bungalow for £6,000 to Doctor John O Neill Tralee county Kerry who is moving to Cavan. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn was the Auctioneer and JV Kelly Solicitors had carriage of sale.
Cavan Credit Union move to “new improved facilities” at 10 Town Hall Street (opposite Jenkins's). Opening on Saturday mornings as well as Friday nights to cater for the increase in numbers".
Cavan’s Breffni Boy’s Accordion Band win the Juvenile Accordion and the Westenra Cup and the Pillow Cup for Bes Accordion at the Monaghan Band Festival held in Monaghan town last weekend. Pictured are the band making their first Cavan appearance in their new fancy uniforms which were specially tailored for the Band by Tom McKenna Tailors Oliver Plunkett Street Cavan. Front Row Left to Right Thomas McHugh Henry Quinn Gene Finnegan Martin Maguire Paul Kelly Brian O Grady Sean Galligan Fintan Dunne Martin Cosgrove Sean O Rourke. Middle Row Left to Right Edward Mallon Thomas Kenny Noel Gumley Charles McDowell Thomas Costello Phelim Costello Philip Boyle Martin McClarey John Kelly Ciaran McClarey Philip Finegan Mark O Connor. Back Row Left to Right Gerard Higgins Micheal McConnell Peter Sheridan Des Ronan Cyril O Keefe Gerard Smith Bernie Quinn Peter Walsh and Michael Graham.
Cavan Boy Scout’s celebrate the opening of their magnificent new Den at Coleman Road with a week long Youth Festival. The Saint Patrick’s Second Cavan Troop was founded in the Temperance Hall on October 30th 1930. A link with the past is that the present Chaplain Father Torlac O Reilly’s father Dr TP O Reilly was a founder member and on the first committee of the Troop. The new Den was designed by Kevin Murnane ARIBA Professor of Architecture at Bolton Street College of Technology and a member of All Ireland Boy Scout’s Training Team. His design was put in place by local Architect Phil Cullivan a distinguished member of the Cavan Troop. All professional services were given free of charge. The land on which the Den is built is on a long lease from CIE and was bridged to adjoin the water side land of Tom McCarren who gave the land free. The Bridge is built to take 15 tons of traffic. The entire works would have cost over £20,000 but with voluntary labour and extreme generosity from the benefactors will only now cost £8,000. The debt on the new Den is now only £3,000 and the Scouts hope to recoup most of this during the Youth Festival which will last eight days. £5,000 of the total was raised through the Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society’s annual pantomime which has now been running for 13 years while a staggering total of £1,800 was raised by the recent draw for a Caravan. Jim Sherwin Charles Mitchell and Bunny Carr are only some of the stars appearing at the Youth Festival and the parade leaves the Cathedral at 2:30 pm up Main Street Connolly Street and back to Den via College Street and will be led by the Breffni Boy’s Band under former Scoutmaster John Donohoe (1936-1970).
Cavan Lawn Tennis Club beat Mohill 7-5 at home with outstanding performances from Joe Mullery Ria Hickey Philip Smith and John Smith. A return at the Leitrim venue will take place within the next few weeks.
“Historic Occasion” is how Tom Fitzpatrick TD and Chairman of Cavan Urban Council describes the marriage of Michael Geraghty to Margaret Rehill of Belturbet. All members of the Council join in wholesome congratulations to Michael and his new Bride. Tom remarks that “we may have a better chance of continuity in the position seeing Michael has chosen a local girl as his Bride.” Michael is the first Town Clerk since the legendary Joseph McGuinness who was Town Clerk at the time of the building of the Town Hall in 1910 to be married. Michael Geraghty in giving thanks for the warm congratulations of the members tells them that he intends to stay put in the district for some time!
Cavan Urban District Council on the proposal of Timmy Murphy seconded by Benny Cafferty approved overdraft facility of £8,000 to the 31st December 1970
September 18th 1970:Cathriona Breslin (3), Regina Veale (8) and Jacqueline Gilchreest (5) are the children models at Fashion Show promoted jointly by Brendan Young and Vera Brady during the Boy Scout’s Youth Week in the Sports Centre Cavan.
The new Boy Scout’s Den is blessed and officially opened by Bishop Austin Quinn. Later concelebrated Mass was celebrated in the New Den by Father Paddy Gargan Adm Des O Dowd Chaplin Rev Torlac O Reilly Rev Sean Brady Saint Patrick’s College Rev PJ McManus who read the Gospel Rev Leo O Reilly and Rev T Murray Chaplain to the Virginia Troop. The Lessons were read by Scoutmaster Danny O Hanlon and K Murnane member of the Central Council and Architect for the new Den.
Death of Mary Jane relict of John ?? Broughderg Poles in England. Survived by her son daughter in law grandchildren Trevor and Anne. Funeral in Harrow England.
Death of Mary Ellen Smith at her residence Alackan. Extremely popular and gracious lady she was known for her beauty and great hospitality. She was predeceased by her husband Patrick some years ago and is survived by her three sons Patrick Alackan Peter Castletara and Larry in Lavey five daughters Rosaleen Kathleen Margaret and Anna May and one sister Mrs B Donohoe Pullakeel. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Sean McCormack recently very involved in the organisation of a committee for the purpose of building a new indoor swimming pool and chairman of the committee has his house ‘San Catherina’ Highfield Road on the market. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn are the Auctioneers while Jack Binchey is the Solicitor having carriage. Sean and Margaret with their family are leaving Cavan to take up a position in the Drogheda Independent.
Cavan Gael’s in preparation for their upcoming senior final appearance against Crosserlough have yet another warm up fixture against Civil Service Dublin which is managed by ageless Gael’s legend Cathal Young. Civil Service will field an all star line out for the fixture at the recently opened Terry Coyle Park with Jimmy Whan Armagh and Ulster Benny Gaughran Louth and Leinster Tony Bennett Kerry Brendan Wynn Leitrim Tom Crotty Ballinagh and Cavan Matt McHugh famous Templeport and Cavan goalkeeper and John Kelly Louth.
Cavan Gaels defeat Bailieboro 1-14 to 0-9 in dreadful weather conditions before a deplorable small crow at Breffni Park who paid gate receipts of £22. The attendance was kept to a minimum with the appearance of Crosserlough in the final of the famous Killinkere Tournament. The decisive score came in the 23rd minute of the first half when great work by Hughie Smith found the young tall Haulie Reilly lurking at the edge of the square and the Ashe Street youngest reached highest to palm the ball to the net. The Gaels led by 1-8 to 0-3 at half time.
John Donohoe Scoutmaster receives the long service medal and silver bar of merit (1936-1970) from the National Executive CBSI and is succeeded as Scoutmaster by Danny O Hanlon. The presentation was made by Michael O Driscoll National Training Commissioner on behalf of the Chief Scout. While the star attractions Charles Mitchell and Jim Sherwin fail to show up for the opening of the new Den and start of Youth Week in Cavan. Both were detained in the RTE Studios due to the pressure of news. Bunny Carr however has confirmed by telephone that he is travelling and will present the awards at the Gala Concert that concludes Youth Week in the new Scout Den on Sunday night.
Miss M McManus daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh McManus ‘Glenview House’ Glangevlin is appointed second assistant teacher in Crubany National Scholl to fill the vacancy left by Miss Keelan who has just retired.
Gymkhana organised by Brian and Nancy Wall on Sunday 27th September 1970 at Farnham Estate is in aid of the Mentally Handicapped School at Cootehill.
Father Kevin Smith Lord Abbott of Kilnacrott makes the following appointments following the Solemn professions of Abbot Brothers Bruno Mulvihill Woodlawn county Offaly and Ken O Shaughnessy Dundalk. Father Killian Mitchell is to be Prior of Holy Trinity Abbey Kilnacrott Superior Father Tony McNulty Novice Mast Father Philip Nash. Vice President and Bursar Anthony McNulty. Rev Gerard Cusack to be appointed Professor in Queen’s Park Perth Western Australia.
Frank Lyons wins the Category 1 Stroke play competition with 65 Category 2 Aidan Conaty Category 3 Dennis Condon during the Boy Scout’s Youth Week at County Cavan Golf Club.
Boy Scout’s Youth Festival 1970 Pram Race 1st Torlac Smith Drumalee 2nd Brian Cullen Town Hall 3rd Brian McCormack Saint Phelim’s Place. 1st Girl Majella McCaffrey 1 Tullac Mongan 2nd Una Hickey Church Street and special prize for slowest Catriona McGovern Connolly Street. Best placed Cub Gareth Rooney Glenside Road.
Chariot Race 1st Virginia CBSI 2nd Saint Patrick’s Troop Cavan and 3rd The Fox and Seagull Patrol
September 25th 1970:Tragic death of Hughie Boyle (Derrygoss Butlersbridge) at the age of 40 on his way from the Gaels Bingo last Friday night. Most obliging and adaptable handyman in the area. Hughie was in charge of erecting the Christmas lights sometimes leaving them up until near Easter. He could turn his hand to any task be it electrical plumbing construction carpentry and was extremely popular particularly with the traders in the town. He had a base at Louis Blessing’s where he kept his tools and ladders. Hughie was a staunch Republican and was interred in Ballykinlar during the 1956-1960 IRA Campaign. He was the best of good company never uttering an offensive word and able to take a joke on himself with great glee and gusto. He is survived by his mother and two sister Mrs Hugh Kelly Derrygoss and Mrs John McGowan Butlersbridge. The coffin was draped in the Tricolor and his Sinn Fein Roger Casement Branch Cavan comrades marched each side of the hearse as the remains were escorted from Cavan Surgical Hospital. The funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church to the New cemetery was one of the biggest and most representative ever seen in Butlersbridge.
Cavan Boy Scout’s Youth Week. Walking Treasure Hunt from Town Hall to Bridge Street Corner. 1st Dennis McCarthy 2nd Andrew McEntee and 3rd tie Majella Brady and Bernard Geoghegan. Ballad Competition 1st Catriona McGovern 2nd Carmel Duffy Poles Cavan 3rd Mary McGuinness Newbliss. The adjudicator was well known Dr Brian Galligan now Dispensary doctor in Kilnaleck and member of Comalthas Ceolteoiri Eireann. The RTE singers with Tom Carty and Misses Bernie and Mary McAteer from Newry were guest artistes. Soap Box Derby 1st Dessie McEntee and Brian Cullen 2nd Virginia Troop 3rd Gene Finegan and Paul Ronan. Pram Race Michael Leddy and Michael Smith Junior Saint Phelim’s Place 2n Danny O Hanlon and M Smith 3rd Noel Fay and Greg Sheridan. Special Prize May Meehan and Margaret Smith representing Bridge Street. Later Bunny Carr was an outstanding MC at the Gala Concert that concluded the week with the presentation of the prizes. A special presentation was made to Frank O Keefe Saint Phelim’s Place and John Donohoe former Scoutmaster
Olive Plunkett’s Under 16 from Cavan beat Castlerahan 1-8 to 2-4 in a thrilling Under 16 Cavan championship final to win the title for the first time in seven years. Dominic Sheridan man of the match scored the two decisive goals early in the second half but Castlerahan fought back to level the game on the stroke of full time but there was still time for that man Sheridan to strike again with the winning point for the town side. Scorers Olive Plunkett’s Dominic Sheridan 1-2 Charlie Donoghue 0-3 Brian Crowe B Brady and M McKiernan 0-1 each while L Maguire 1-3 and Gerry Hetherton replied for Castlerahan. Team S Kane J McEvoy Paddy Reilly Joe Mulligan Felim Costello John Costello Brian Crowe Adge King Dominic Sheridan B Brady Charlie Donoghue Bernard Johnston and Michael McKeown. Subs Maurice Brady for J McEvoy Noel Galligan for Bernard Johnston and Pat O Keefe for Noel Galligan.
Demolition of ‘Tower Hamlet’ in Farnham Street opens up a new view of Saint John’s Church of Ireland Church beautifully captured by Tom Hussey Photographer with the Anglo Celt. Tower Hamlet was originally a British Officer’s Club with its own grounds tennis courts etc. It was later owned by Doctor and Mrs Clarke who had a legendary presence in Cavan from the early 1920s. After Doctor Clarke’s death the property was purchased by well known Cavan draper Phil and Mrs McDonald. Many of the McDonald’s including Gertie Sheila Austin and the well known Leo were reared here. After the McDonalds moved to a smaller more modern house in Farnham Street ‘Tower Hamlet’ was controversially purchased by Father Joseph Dolan for conversion into a Parochial Centre but the sheer scale of the project was not feasible at the time and would have entailed building a hall to accommodate over 800 people. It was later decided by the Parochial Committee headed by Father Dolan to develop the old Presbytery into Saint Augustine’s Hall and this would be at the disposal of all organisations in the Parish. Cavan Urban Council have now purchased the premises from the Parish and various suggestions are being mooted including the development of a car park on the site. The property will be included in the forthcoming Town Development Plan.
Death of Michael Murray 1 Jubilee Terrace at the age of 60. Spent many years in England but before leaving for foreign shores Michael took an active part in the struggle for Independence. So Republican was he in his views that he was known locally as ‘Mickey Free’. He was a leading member of the LDF during the Emergency 1939-1975. One of the famous Murray family he was an outstanding footballer with Cavan Harps with his brothers forming the backbone of a team which was equal to any in county Cavan playing fast attractive football at their home venue Tierquin. He retired home some years ago due to ill health. Survived by his wife Brigid sons Philip CIE Donnybrook Dublin Michael Australia and Paddy in Cavan daughters Mary Saint Patrick’s Terrace Cavan and Frances Jubilee Terrace brothers Johnny Park Lane Tommy Lake View Terry Owen Roe and Jimmy Surrey England three sisters Mrs J Murphy Tullac Mongan Mrs O Kellegher Liverpool and Mrs J Downey Surrey. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery with Father PJ Gargan Adm officiating.
Three hundred top class horses for sale at Cavan Mart. Top price for a Hunter Filly was paid by John P Dolan Carrigallen and an Irish draught mare shown by Geraldine Brady Cullies cemetery and property of her father Barney Brady was sold as a show jumper for £135. Fat horses sold for £120-137-10-0. Irish Draughts £85-150. Working horses £75-120. Children’s ponies £75-85.Knackers for factory use £85-130. Donkeys £15-42.
Frank Lyons the man in form at County Cavan Golf Club Frank Lyons (11) wins again with a score of 39 in nine hole Stableford Sean Galligan (16) 2nd and best gross P Brennan (4) 32.
Brian and Mrs Annette Murphy agents for the ‘Irish Permanent Building Society’89 Main Street Cavan announce that they are now giving 5 ½ % Tax Free on deposits.
Mary Glavey PRO Junior Chamber makes a presentation on behalf of the members to the very popular Sylvester Murphy Vice President of the Chamber. Sylvester was Chairman of the committee who ran the recent ‘Cavan Trade Fair’. Sylvester is congratulated by Leo McGrath President on his appointment as Court Clerk Ballina County Mayo.
Crosserlough the holders beat Sarsfields (Butlersbridge/Killygarry) 2-13 to 2-9 in the senior football semi final before an attendance who paid gate receipts of £185 on a dry sunny day where conditions were ideal for good open football. Sarsfields had the lion share of possession but their forwards could not capitalize and the champions progresses to their fifth consecutive final. Crosserlough led by 1-7 to 1-3 at the interval. Sarsfields Seamus McGovern Donal Crowe Ray Dunne Francie Reilly F Fitzpatrick Packy McGovern Paddy Lynch Philip Fitzsimmons F Rorke Eamonn Reilly George Crowe Francis Galligan Jimmy Browne Oliver Crowe Niall O Brien. Referee Alo Donohoe Oldcastle.
Cavan Badminton 1970 Chairman Norman Cinnamond Secretary/Treasurer Frank Glancy Captain Peter Pollock. Committee Sheila Cosgrove Maureen Crowe Eileen Conaty Hugh Leech and John Carville.
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Josephine Kellegher Drumlark qualifies as SRN and Midwife in Liverpool. Eldest daughter of Rose and James Kellegher Drumlark. Presentation to Bill and Ina McCusker on the occasion of their recent marriage in Town Hall next Monday night. October 2nd 1970:Fintan and Mary Tierney open their much heralded ‘Annalee Boutique’ in Bridge Street (Maudie's) Anselem Lovett Oldtown well know Journalist with the Anglo Celt is recruiting 12 people to take part in a course of ‘Dynamic Reading Techniques’. Death of Terence Keaney Crubany. Despite losing his sight some yeas ago, he continued until recently working his farm. Survived by his son Brendan. Funeral from Saint Brigid's Church Killygarry to Killygarry cemetery. Death in Liverpool of Biddy McCaffrey at the age of 70 (old street trader), Biddy had a stall outside the County Hotel and also attended Breffni Park as a Hawker selling apples oranges and chocolate. She is survived by her daughter Bridget. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies. Death of Michael A Veale (1st Cavan County Manager ).At his death he was Assistant County Manager Dublin City and County. There was only 1 bid of £10,000 for the ‘Abbey’ Bar but negotiations are continuing with the interested party following the well attended Auction in the Farnham Hotel. Connie McEntee and Brian Tansey on behalf of the Council Staff make a presentation to Robert Hayes (Former Cavan County Engineer ).He has been appointed County Manager in Tipperary South. Kathleen Kenny wins the Lady Captain’s (Kitty Jenkins) prize while Kathleen Sullivan is runner up at County Cavan Golf Club Sudden death of BC Fay at the residence of his daughter Mary Fay 15 Adair Road Sandymount. He was one of Cavan’s leading cultural social and industrial figures for many years. He played a leading part in attracting industry to count Cavan including ‘Bostik’ Irish Shoe Supplies ‘etc to his native Belturbet. He took a leading part in the War of Independence and was a very well known Fianna Fail activist and supporter. He was President of the Cavan/Monaghan Golfing Alliance and took a leading role in GAA circles within county Cavan being a leading member of Cavan County Board for many years. BC Fay is survived by three sons Captain Patsy Fay Brian and Eamonn Fay and daughters Mary Philomena Kathleen and Ethna. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Merrion Row Church to Middle Chapel Cootehill where the coffin was draped in the tricolor and his old comrades in IRA formed a guard of honour. Big drive to promote the annual men’s mission conducted by the Passionists in the Cathedral. The successful women’s mission closed on Sunday. Meanwhile the local ‘public rosary group’ led by Benny Cullen Saint Phelim’s Place are reciting the rosary at 7:45 pm outside the Town Hall each Thursday evening. Robert Clements Cavan Crystal Sales Director in conjunction with Coras Tractala is on a 15 USA cities tour for Cavan Crystal and will take in Toronto in Canada over the course of the five week tour. Death of John Brady Ricehill at the age of 63 while walking on the main Crosskeys /Cavan Road along with his son after milking his cows. He was walking with his bike and his 15 year old son by his side when he was struck by a car near his home. His son broke his arm and was taken to Cavan Surgical Hospital where his father was pronounced dead on admission. John Rehill son of Philip and Susan Rehill Lakeland Hotel presents the Lakeland Hotel trophy to the beautiful Teresa Toolin. Strange advertisement in this week’s Anglo Celt where Paddy and Goldie Fleming are selling roadside sites on two acres adjoining their recently burnt to the ground residence on Farnham Road (Phone Cavan 319). The cause of the blaze which happened in August while the Flemings were on holidays remains a mystery. Death of Dympna Batchelor late of Main Street in England at the age of 43. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs John Smith Steward in Poor Clare Convent and was a distinguished nurse in England. She was one of the leading members of the Catholic Church in London and was extremely generous and charitable. She was well known midwife and championed the Pro Life cause in London. She is survived by her husband and six small children three brothers Paddy in Monaghan Jack Church Street and Frank Doncaster four sisters Clare Moor Saint Phelim’s Place Mrs M Dunne London Mrs M Zelley Brighton and Teresa London. Funeral took place at Saint Thomas Moore Brighton England. Charles Haughey Captain Jim Kelly a native of Bailieboro County Cavan John Kelly and Albert Luykx are acquitted by the High Court of importing arms illegally for use in Northern Ireland. Kerry beat Meath 2-19 to 0-18 to win their 22nd title led by long kicking corner back Donie O Sullivan. Meath were in it right up to half time only trailing the champions by 0-9 to 0-8 but their forwards were poor and failed to cash in on the pressure they exerted on the Kerry defence.. Din Joe Crowley made the game safe for Kerry four minutes from the end with a typical opportunist goal soloing right through the exhausted Meath defence to crash home a great goal worthy of retaining the title for the champions. At the end Kerry swarmed all over Meath with Brendan Lynch shooting a point before hitting the upright and the ball went wide. Slim Whitman world class country and western singer is touring Ireland and will appear on Friday night at the famous Laragh Carnival which is enjoying a great revival in fortunes since PJ Brady and Benny Shields took over the rein Mary and Fintan Tierney announce the opening soon of the ‘Annalee Boutique’. “Catering for the Miss Teen it has to be seen to be believed. Catering from all large sizes to Mod Miss. All exclusively at ‘The Annalee Boutique’. Vast selection of day dresses evening wear trouser suits and Shasta Slacks. Separates by designers of distinction stocked”! October 9th 1970:Cavan Gaels are beaten by Crosserlough 1-12 to 0-5 in a poor ill tempered County Senior Football Final. P J Masterson (Referee) failed to exert much control and the smaller ,lighter Gaels were second best as they tried to ‘rough it’ with their much stronger and experienced opponents. A crowd of 4,000 paid £504 to witness a poor encounter where the Gaels sparkled only at the start of each half. Crosserlough led by 0-7 to 0-1 at half time and the interval lasted 18 minutes. Crosserlough thus emulated Cornafean 1936-1940 winning an incredible 5 in a row. Star of the show for Crosserlough was former Cavan Gaels star Micheal ‘Moucher’ Galligan whose speed and skill opened up a lack lustre pedestrian Gael’s defence almost at will. With the champions leading 0-7 to 0-2 he got a ball soloed at sped through the Gaels defence and sent a bullet of a shot to the back of the Gale’s net in the 13th minute of the second half. Team: Paddy Blessing, J J Reilly, Frank Glancey, John McNamara, Pearse Gilroy, Oliver Galligan, Patrick Gaffney, P J Carroll, Thomas Greene, Eamonn McGovern, Paddy Reilly, Phil Murray, Haulie Reilly, Gabriel Kelly and Hughie Smith. Subs Oliver Malone for Hughie Smith, Gerard Carroll for Oliver Galligan, Oliver Galligan for P J Carroll. Eamonn McGovern flew back from his honeymoon in London to assist the Gaels. Big push on in the Cathedral to get people to attend the annual Mission given by the Passionists Father Celestine Father Neil Father Salvian close mission for the women on Sunday afternoon with the men’s mission starting on Sunday night. East Cavan Pioneers are planning a night vigil to Lourdes with Travel Agent John McGinnity Cavan. Richard and Pat Nixon President and First Lady are given a warm welcome to Dublin on three day visit to Ireland where he visited his ancestral Quaker home in Timahoe. Driving through Kildare and Naas they spent 45 minutes in warm talks with President and Bean De Velera. Later they were guest at a State Reception at Dublin Castle but a lone protestor threw eggs at the motorcade before being speedily ejected by the Gardai. Jack Lynch had official discussions with President Nixon ranging from Vietnam The Middle East to American and European affairs. Issuing a Céad mile Failte to Jack and Maureen Lynch to visit America the Nixon’s left Shannon on Air Force One on their return journey to America. Maurice Jackson adapts one of his luxury coaches to accommodate 31 wheelchairs for a Canadian visit to the South of Ireland and England. They later returned to tour the West of Ireland with all in loud praise of the efficiency and courtesy of the driver Mick McGovern Coras Point Cavan. Sean McSherry wins the ‘Smyco’ Cup at County Cavan Golf Club with 67 nett 2nd L Henderson 70 nett Johnny Fitzpatrick Bakersbridge is reviving skittle with a Winter League in the are. Teams from Drumlane Aughalane Butlersbridge Legakelly Drumalee Belturbet Corglass Castletara and Bakersbridge are among the many entries. Movement to restore the Rosary in its rightful place in the family home results in public rosary each week at the Town Hall led by Benny Cullen and members of the Legion of Mary. Killygarry beat near neighbours Stradone 2-5 to 1-5 to qualify for the Intermediate Final where they will play Cootehill. Taking advantage of the fresh strong wind Stradone raced into a 1-4 to Nil lead after only 14 minutes but a goal by Dessie Agnew just before half time settled the Killygarry men who still trailed by 1-5 to 1-1 at half time. Killygarry took the lead for the first time with a goal in the 23rd minute of the second half leading 2-3 to Stradone’s 1-5 and try as they might Stradone despite constant pressure couldn’t close the gap. Cork beat Fermanagh the Ulster Champions 2-11 to 0-9 in the Under 21 football final where Fermanagh showed good form at the start of the game and at start of second half. Father Des Maguire who played and starred in Cavan’s last All Ireland win in 1952 returns to the mission fields in Korea where he is ministering as a Columban father. He is a native of Bingfield Crossdoney and is brother of Sergeant Liam Maguire Ballybay. Death of Nuala McMullin eldest daughter of the late Surgeon Joseph and Mrs McMullin Church Street Cavan at Saint Joseph’s Nursing Home in Dublin. She is survived by her three brothers and seven sisters including Una Smith wife of Doctor FPE Smith Farnham Street and Airmid O Hanlon ‘Glenair’ Cathedral Road. Funeral took place to Dean’ October 16th 1970 ‘Avon Lounge Grill and New Pin Cleaners’ for Sale on the instructions of Jimmy Smith well known leader of the Mighty Avons. It will be sold in one or two or three lots. Tom Fitzpatrick TD had carriage of sale while PJ O Reilly is the auctioneer. Official opening of Smyco in Lake Field by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance Mr PJ Lalor. The 10,000 square foot factory cost £100,000 to erect most of the money by way of grant from the IDA. Mr Lalor tells the assembled guests that the factory opened two years ago with a staff of 14 now employs 40 girls and with demand growing in the UK Market it is projected that employment will reach 100 shortly. He paid tribute to the efforts made by Tom Fitzpatrick TD and Brian O Grady Cavan Enterprise Board who worked tirelessly with the IDA to locate a factory in Cavan that would give valuable employment to girls who up to now had no alternative but to emigrate. On arrival at the factory Mr Lalor was greeted by WJ Linus Chairman Smyco W Hammond Managing Director WJ Smith and Brian O Grady deputizing for the County Manager Dermot McCarthy. The Breffni Boys Band then played the National Anthem. Among the attendance was Father Patrick J Gargan Adm Rev George CA Millar Rev Mr Fletcher Presbyterian Minister Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman of Cavan Urban Council Matty Connolly President of Cavan Chamber of Commerce Paddy Smith TD Paddy O Reilly TD Senator Andy O Brien JC Lord Chairman of Cavan County Council WP O Hanlon Managing Director of the Anglo Celt and Paddy Gaffney and Phil Cullivan Architects. Brady Brothers Livestock Salesmen and Hoteliers open their new state of the art ‘Hillgrove Hotel’ in Monaghan at a cost of £200,000. Big Tom and the Mainliners attracted over 2,000 dancers to the spacious dance hall on the opening Saturday night. “Functions and parties are the specialty. Service and satisfaction guaranteed. Phil Halford Manager Phone Monaghan 389 or 452. In the Cavan High Court Jimmy Smith Leader of the Mighty Avons is directed by a Jury to pay Tommy Donohoe Garage Proprietor Dublin Road Cavan £105-16-2 and costs as directed by the Circuit Court in an earlier judgment for work done services rendered and good supplied. Justice Butler dismissed a counter claim brought by Jimmy Smith for £44-3-10 and costs. H McWilliam SC instructed by Alfred Myles Smith was for Tommy Donohoe while DP Sheridan SC instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick was for Jimmy Smith. October 23rd 1970 End of six month Bank dispute as the members of staff return to work to be faced with a backlog of £3 Billion worth of uncleared cheques. The doors will remain closed for at least three weeks and when they return restrictive hours of 10-12:30 will be in place until after Christmas. Congratulations to Phil Lawlor pictured Golf Professional at County Cavan Golf Club for fifty years in July 1970. Phil can still hold his own with the best of them over the Cavan course which he knows like the back of his hand. Impressive display by Apostolic Society is opened in Saint Augustine’s Hall by Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn. Pictured are Rev Sean McElgunn CSSR Belturbet Very Rev T McCauley PP Killinkere Director of the Apostolic Society Bishop Quinn Mrs Boyd President Madge Boucher Arva Secretary and Very Rev Charles Smith Vicar General Saint Patrick’s Missionary Society Kiltegan. Death of Professor Mairtin O Cadhain Professor of Irish at Trinity College Dublin at the age of 56. He was a native of Spiddal county Galway and was a native Irish speaker and scholar. He was husband of Mairin nee Ruddy daughter of the late Phil and Mrs Ruddy Bridge Street. Prominent Irish scholar and writer. He was a prolific writer of Irish short stories. Unrepentant Republican he waged a life time war against the Department of Education over their continued dilution of Irish in Primary and Post Primary Schools. The President Eamonn De Velera was represented at the funeral which took place to Mount Jerome cemetery. Death of Mrs S Walsh in Waterloo London in her early 80s. She was a native of Tullamore. She was wife of Garda Detective M Walsh who during the Emergency in 1941 was engaged in a fatal gun battle in Mountnuggent. Donors at Cavan Blood Transfusion in first three days amount to 270 with twelve silver and six gold Pelicans awarded. Death of Miss C Lee Tullyco after a brief illness at the age of 74. She was very well known in Cavan and surrounds and was most gracious and charitable. She was sister of Mr Frank Lee well known farmer and milk salesman. She is survived by one brother Paddy in Castlepollard. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery. Cavan Bridge Club Captain’s Prize N/S Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan E/W Mrs S Caffrey and Mrs M McGeever. Best Gross Gerry Hunt and Doctor Paddy Maloney. Three of Cavan’s leading young footballers are on the Cavan panel to play Mayo in Charlestown next Sunday as Cavan Gael’s Oliver Galligan Killygarry’s Philip Fitzsimmons and Crosserlough’s Micheal ‘Moucher’ Galligan make their debut. Team Paddy Lyons Pat Tinnelly Hughie Newman Andy McCabe Oliver Galligan or Pearse Gilroy Brendan Donohoe Enda McGowan Ray Carolan Ollie Leddy or Philip Fitzsimmons Micheal Galligan Gene Cusack Paddy Cusack Eamonn Reilly Mark Goldrick and John Dwyer. The 13th annual ‘Scouts on the Air’ takes place in the New Den with Kevin Kilduff the radio‘Ham’ operator pictured is Chief Scout Lt Col Hogan M Murphy Chief Scout Danny O Hanlon Scoutmaster Cavan Troop Gerry Egan Cub Leader Paul McCusker Quarter Master Gene Finnegan D Smith Patrol Leaders and Patrick O Keefe. . October 30th 1970 Colm Browne is promoted from Detective Officer to Detective Sergeant and will transfer to Killarney county Kerry. Native of Wicklow, He is now the youngest Detective Sergeant in Ireland having been Detective Garda since 1965 Mini Budget presented by Minister of Finance George Colley sees Wholesale Tax on Luxury Goods shoot up from 15-25% and a 25% increase in Road Tax on cars and lorries. Matt Fitzpatrick Connolly Street is selling his old long established business in Connolly Street. Murphy Quinn are the Auctioneers while John V Kelly Church Street has carriage of sale. Visitation of Cullies cemetery with Fathers PJ Gargan and PJ McManus officiating while next Sunday is the visitation of Killygarry cemetery with another large crowd expected. Proposed Christmas Festival with Tom Hayes being buried in Hourican’s Yard in an attempt to break his own world record of days underground is abandoned and postponed with Tom stating that he is not available this Christmas! Cavan Bridge Club N/S Maureen Cullen and Kathleen Brady E/W Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey. Behey Social Hall reopens on November 2nd old and new members are welcome. Killygarry and Cootehill clash in the eagerly awaited Intermediate Final at Breffni Park next Sunday. Donal Crowe Paddy Lynch Packy McGovern Phil Fitzsimmons Phil Wray Niall O Brien George Crowe should have enough experience to see off the challenge of Cootehill who are captained by Cavan and Ulster legend Charlie Gallagher. Erskine Childers Minister for Health and Tanaiste officially opens the new ‘Hillgrove Hotel’ in Monaghan. Built at a cost of £200,000 Tom Brady Junior is Managing Director. Over 450 attended the opening ceremony in the Hotel on Halloween 1970 which was built by Donaldson’s of Clones a brother of Mr Iris Richmond. Among the attendance were Billy Fox TD and John F O Conlon TD. November 6th 1970 Private Paul Coyle Crubany pictured is voted the best soldier number 13 battalion at Cathal Brugha Barracks Christy May and Disc A Go Go in Town Hall-herald the steady decline in Showband popularity All banks in the Republic will reopen for business on November 7th 1970 from 10-12:30 pm Monday to Friday. Huge backlog of uncleared cheques means there is huge behind the scenes workload. Mr and Mrs Michael Travers from Geelong Australia are pictured with Tom Fitzpatrick TD outside Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Cavan as they present introduction and greetings from the Mayor of Geelong, Michael Joseph has just retired as a Personnel Manager with Ford Motor Company in Australia where he spent the last 30 years. They have a family of six boys and two girls and are looking up relatives all over the world. His mother’s maiden name was Margaret McKeever from Cavan town who later emigrated to Glasgow Scotland where Michael Joseph was born. The legendary Cardinal Cushing Archbishop of Boston dies in Boston at the age of 75. He will be forever linked to the Kennedy’s . Officiating at the marriage of John F to Jackie Bouvier in 1953 and again at his funeral in Arlington cemetery in November 1963. He also officiated at the wedding and funeral of the late Robert Kennedy former Attorney General of he USA. He was Archbishop of Boston since 1944 and was the son of a blacksmith Patrick Cushing who emigrated from Glanworth county Cork to Boston where he later married Mary Cahill a native of Waterford. He paid a total of 12 visits to Ireland in the last twenty years and was extremely popular here. His last engagement here was in 1975 when he dedicated Galway Cathedral and was made a freeman of the city of Galway. He was also here for Patrician Year in 1961 and accompanied a party of handicapped children from Drogheda to Lourdes in both 1959 and 1960. Una McKiernan Owen Roe Cavan is the very popular winner of the 1st prize of £100 in the giant swimming pool draw. Second prize of £50 went to Brian McLernon Coalisland county Tyrone and 3rd prize of £25 went to Eileen Cummins Boyle county Roscommon. The committee reported a profit of £100 on the venture Due to demand a new Mass at 7:30 pm each Sunday is being introduced in the Cathedral. Masses will be held at 8 9 in Convent 11:30 and 7 pm. It is hoped that the introduction of the 7:30 Mass will relieve the gross overcrowding at the 11:30 am Mass. Death of Mary ‘Minnie’ Hewitt Crubany at Lisdarn Hospital after a long illness at the age of 52. She was an extremely popular member of the community being very well known for her generous hospitality and pleasant welcoming nature. She was a prominent member of the Mother’s Union at Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan. She is survived by her husband Joe six sons John Jimmy Thomas Joseph Noel and Samuel two daughters Mrs M McConkey Tate House Drum and Maud in Crubany three brothers Alex Graham Belturbet William Monaghan and Moses in England. She is also survived by three sisters Mrs Faussett NT Ballivor Mrs T McAllister Castlesaunderson Legakelly Belturbet and Mrs T Hewitt Belturbet. Rev George C A Millar officiated at the very large and representative funeral from Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery. Death of Mary McLoughlin Ashe Street in her 80s. She was a native of Ballyfarnon Boyle county Roscommon and was sister of the late Catherine Costello Ashe Street well known dressmaker. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the well attended funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara. Cavan Garda who have been operating in the most cramped temporary accommodation at Paddy King’s 87 Main Street move into their new purpose built premises formerly Barney Corr’s Dentist Farnham Street opposite the Brothers School. The Bovine TB offices which operated from Corr’s after their own premises were burnt down in Church Street have moved into a new premises formerly Mullery’s garage which has been totally renovated to meet their needs by the proprietor Brian Finlay drummer with the Mighty Avons. At the first annual reunion of Cavan Credit Union in the Lakeland Hotel Father PJ McManus announces that the number of members has now grown to an impressive 386. Alarming fall off in numbers and quality of ‘Trick’s or Treats’ with people in false faces demanding money to bury the wren and providing little or no entertainment . Lot of complaints from harassed traders on a damp cold miserable Halloween. Death of the well known Jack Halpin son of the late Mr and Mrs Halpin Ford Lodge and former leading partner in the legal firm Allen and Halpin at Glan Lodge Nursing Home Victoria Road Hollywood Belfast. He was one of the leading social cultural and business personalities in Cavan town up to his departure about ten years ago to marry his beloved Eleanor in Belfast. He was a staunch member of the Church of Ireland being a member of the Select Vestry and was for many years President of the well known Cavan Lawn Tennis Club whose rules on admission were strictly adhered to usually only Protestants and professional people were admitted to one of Cavan’s most exclusive organisations. He was a leading member of Cavan Dog and Gun Club and visited his mother’s ancestral home in Swanlinbar to take part in the Grouse Shoot in West Cavan. He is survived by his wife Eleanor and his brother Arthur Richard Halpin. Funeral to Roselawn crematorium Belfast. Niall O Brien a member of the staff of Bank of Ireland Ballina has been transferred on promotion to Monaghan. He has played gaelic football at all grades for Cavan and is a leading member of Killygarry GFC. He is son of Senator Andy NT and Molly O Brien Crubany. “Killygarry snatch Intermediate Crown ”Their experience, strength and adaptability to the heavy underground conditions decisive as the run out winner by 2-05 to Cootehill’s 2-03" Charlie Gallagher led Cootehill to an early 2-1 to 0-1 lead as the Cootehill men took advantage of the fresh breeze in the first half. George Crowe struck a great blow for Killygarry with a well taken goal on 38 minutes. In the last quarter County star Niall O Brien soloed through the tiring Cootehill defence to place the inrushing Andy O Connell who scored a great goal to put Killygarry in the lead fro the first time but Charlie Gallagher from two frees closed the gap to one point and then that man O Connell again had the last say to leave the Killygarry men champions for the first time with the last point and score of the game. Seamus McGovern, Mal O Reilly, Donal Crowe, Jerry Keating, Paddy Lynch, Packy McGovern, Oliver Crowe, Philip Fitzsimmons, P J Galligan, Philip Wray, Francie Galligan, Georgie Crowe, Séan Donohoe, Niall O Brien and Andy McConnell. Sub Dessie Agnew for Séan Donohoe. Referee Fintan Tierney. De La Salle Cavan draw with De La Salle Dundalk in heavy, wet and windy conditions at Breffni Park, score 6-02 to 6-02. Cavan team T Quinn, Des Cullen, Ciaran O Keefe, Paddy Sexton, Adrian Ronan, P Murphy, T McMahon, Barney Coyle, Charlie McDowell, Terry Sexton, Fergus Costello, Tommy Fay, Brian Tierney, Declan Young and Declan Keoghan. Sub Tom Crowe for T Quinn. Cavan Gael’s Killygarry and Drumalee are all senior teams now and the only odd man out is Butlersbridge who have qualified for the final of the Junior championship as the axis of gaelic football swings firm back to Cavan town and parish. Killygarry and its environs celebrate the winning of the Intermediate championship bringing the trophy to Killygarry and Crubany National schools where they were welcomed as heroes in the mode of the great Paddy Smith All Ireland winner in 1947 and 1947 and Pat Magee a great stalwart of the 1920 era and a native of Killygarry. Twelve of the winning team played in the club’s one and only Junior League success in 1968 PJ McGovern Philip Fitzsimmons Niall O Bien Malo Reilly Paddy Lynch Gerry Keating Philip Wray Dessie Agnew Oliver Crowe and Francie and PJ Galligan. November 13th 1970:Itinerant Tim Cawley and family with seven young children camped in deplorable winter conditions on the Fairgreen for the last three months are given a site by Cavan County Council donated by Bishop Austin Quinn at Keadue Lane. The Cavan Itinerant Settlement committee led by the Poor Clare Sisters and Mrs Fay NT Pullabawn have purchased a mobile home for the family and it is expected that they will move in shortly. Meanwhile work continues on the provision of washing facilities for families parked on the Fairgreen and on the three Tigins soon to be allocated as a first step on the long road to accommodating the Travelers. There are 15 children in the three families selected and they will experience for the first time the comfort warmth and security of a family home and will enjoy freedom and education afforded to the settled community but never extended to Itinerants before. It is expected that this generation will experience a huge change in style and attitude of the settled community. The County Council are also planning to develop a site at Moynehall for three families. P J Galligan pictured on the front page is conferred with a B Agr Sc degree from UCD. Prominent playing member of Killygarry GFC. He is son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Galligan Farmer and Milk Salesman Pullamore and formerly of 71 Main Street. Harry and Mrs Jenkins Saint Phelim's Place celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary. They were married on 31st October (Halloween) 1920 in Saint Aidans Church Butlersbridge with Father Martin Comey officiating . They have a family of 8 boys,1 girl,16 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Francis McDermott heads up a party of 40 Barmen on a trip to Harp Lager in Dundalk. Michael Kennedy local Guinness Rep is a most affable host. Gabriel Connolly aged 20 apprentice fitter Breffni Terrace is successful in his action against Michael Murphy Garage Proprietor Cortubber arising out of an accident at Tullac Mongan on August 22 when Gabriel was knocked down by a car owned by Michael Murphy. The Jury at the High Court in Dublin awarded Gabriel Connolly £4,500 with costs. In future all allocations of houses in the Urban area sanctioned by the County MOH and County Manager must be also sanctioned by Cavan Urban District Council following a number of houses being allocated to people outside the area to the anger of the members. Tom O Connor proposed the motion and Johnny O Rourke seconded. Presentation to Phil and Mrs Lawlor by President Bertie Cullen who was Captain in July 1920 when Cavan Golf Club relocated from Killynebber to Drumelis on Phil’s Golden Jubilee as Professional at Cavan Golf Club. Pictured at the presentation are Kitty Jenkins Lady Captain Jack Brady Secretary Dr Bertie Cullen Phil and Mrs Lawlor Maureen Cullen Concelebrated Mass for deceased Bishops and Priests of the Diocese in the Cathedral. Bishop Austin Quinn presided and Very Rev Canon Patrick Gaffney PP Crosserlough was chief celebrant assisted by Very Rev J Cannon Mullen PP VF Belturbet Very Rev Canon Nicholas Comey PP VF Ballyhaise Very Rev Canon TF Brady PP VF Lavey and Very Rev PA Fay Crosskeys. Father PJ Gargan Adm Cavan was MC. Death of Mary Ann Smith Annaglough in her 80s at the Mater Hospital Dublin. Predeceased by husband John some years ago she was resident in Dublin for the last 16 years. She is survived by one son John four daughters Margaret Teresa Kathleen and Mary. Funeral from the Church of the Holy Child Swords to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. After a morning of heavy rain the weather relents to give a dry cold day for the Visitation of Killygarry cemetery where hundred attended. Father PJ Gargan Adm led the congregation in the reciting of the rosary and later Benediction in Saint Brigid’s Church. Cavan Bridge Club N/S Sheila Burke and Maureen McDonald E/W PD Maloney and Ina Hickey. In the nine months since January 1st 1970 200 people are registered as blind in Cavan while Miss Eileen Lynch the Home Assistance Officer residing at 79 Church Street made 860 visits giving 227 lessons in Braille and Home Crafts. Her mileage for the nine months was 9,167. Michael Harding Treasurer and Phyllis Faris President warns that expenditure is far exceeding income and calls for a big effort in county wide Church Gate collection to be taken up all over county Cavan next weekend. Pictured is Tom Fitzpatrick presenting the £100 first prize in the Swimming Pool draw to Una McKiernan Owen Roe. Pictured are Frances Sullivan Richard Black Maura Mullen Una McKiernan Tom Fitzpatrick TD John Sharkey Michael Leddy Elizabeth Maguire Sean McCormack and Brigid Murray. Michael Geraghty is Town Clerk and a constant topic of debate at UDC meetings is the ‘Chipper’ outside The Sports Centre. Timmy Murphy says “they are just two go ahead young men going about their business”! November 20th 1970 Congratulations to Father Torlac O Reilly and Phil Lawlor (Snr) nominated by the Cavan Association in Dublin as Cultural and Sporting personalities of the year. The awards will be presented at a gala ball in Clare Manor on December 6th 1970 Dermot F Fitzpatrick BCL NUI is called to the Bar by the Chief Justice. He is son of Peter Law Officer Cavan County Council and Rose nee Taggart formerly Coachbuilders 57 Church Street Cavan. Dermot was educated at Saint Michael’s NS Saint McCartan’s College Monaghan UCD and Kings Inn Dublin where he took his final exams with second class honours. His brother John qualified some four years ago and he is nephew of Tom Fitzpatrick TD Cavan. Death of Belinda Reilly widow of Hugh former teachers in the old National school (Reilly's). She was mother of the late Doctor Cyril and is survived by her sons Hugh Phelim and Joseph one daughter Mrs B Crowley and her sister Mrs C McCarthy Funeral to Mount Jerome cemetery Dublin. Death of Annie Buchanan at the City Hospital Donegal Road Belfast. Native of Bridge Street Cavan.She was sister of Vincent and the late Father Willie Buchanan who was Choirmaster and Director of Music in the Old Cathedral Cavan. Funeral from Saint Brigids Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery. Death of Delia Sheridan of Creighan. She was a highly popular resident coming from an old Cavan family. She was known for her generosity and hospitality particularly to those less well off in the community. Her brother Paddy was well known in Cavan GAA circles being an outstanding member of Cavan Slasher’s and played on the Cavan team who were beaten by a point by Kerry in the famous All Ireland semi final in Tralee in 1925 Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry. Banks reopen after a strike lasting 6 months. No rush at the counters. Land Project Officers hold their first annual reunion and dinner in the Farnham Hotel at which the guest of honour was Noel Lemass TD Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance. Michael Smith of Oakvale is BP Dealer of the Year and receives a trophy and £75. Deplorable public turn out in Town Hall to outline the problems facing the Swimming Pool Committee as on 100 people turn out to show their interest. With only £100 in the kitty from the recent bumper draw it is highly unlikely that a swimming pool will be erected in Cavan in the near future. A further effort will be made in the new year to ascertain the degree of interest in the project. Great facelift for the town as Provider’s new 10,000 square foot super store nears completion while it is hope that the new post office will be completed and opened early in 1971 on Cavan’ s Market Square. Richard Roche?? Dublin will give a lecture to the Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne on the Norman Invasion with particular reference to O Rourke Prince of Breffni. Turkey Competition at County Cavan Bridge Club N/S Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald E/W Peggy Willock and Jean McCormick. Brother Tom Fitzpatrick in his address to County Cavan District Board AOH at the annual dinner and get together in the Percy French Hotel says that his hope is that the AOH movement will continue to expand and prosper on both sides of the Border. Delegates from Cavan Leitrim Down Monaghan and Dublin were among the 250 guests. The key speakers were Brother Tom Fitzpatrick TD Cavan and PJ Smyth National Trustee Downpatrick who said the AOH movement can make a very important contribution towards improving current relations between North and South. November 27th 1970;CYMS Committee 1970-1971.Hon President Tom McCarren, Chairman Paddy O Reilly, Vice Chairman Jimmy McCormack, Secretary Enda Smith, Assistant Secretary Frank Conaty, Treasurer Michael Coyle, Assistant Treasurer Bernard Sharkey Chaplain Father Des O Dowd. Committee: Arthur Downey, Benny Cafferty, Roger Ryner, Jimmy Smith and Tommy McKiernan. Michael Smith proprietor of Oakvale Service Station is the winner of operation ‘Clean Sweep’ sponsored by Shell BP. Thee was over £2,000 in prize money and Michael is seen accepting his winners cheque for £75 and the BP trophy from TJ O Donnell Director of Board Failte. Over 30 dealers from all over Ireland participated. W McAskie Killeshandra will give the cine show at next week’s meeting of Cavan Photographic Society in the lecture hall at the rear of the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday 1st December 1970 at 8:30 pm. Whist Drive in New Scout Den 1st Gent Phil Lee 2nd Gent James Brady Annaglough 1st Lady Nellie Gilroy and 2nd Lady Mrs Guy Morris SRN ‘ivy Cottage’ Farnham Road Cavan. Incredibly Cavan VEC unanimously decide to go ahead with the construction of their new state of the art Vocational School at Tullac Mongan despite the Departments of Education’s decision t locate the school at Cullies cemetery on a site donated by Saint Patrick’s College and which is in an advanced state of design. Nobody at this meeting expressed anything but disobedience and nobody asked where the money for the new school at Tully Mongan is likely to come from. Death of Mabel Armstrong Edermine at the age of 82. Widow of William, she was a very well known exhibitor at Agricultural Shows throughout the area. She has been ill for a long time and is confined to bed for over twenty five years. She is survived by 2 sons 2 daughters grandchildren and brother. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore. Despite two Budgets a six month long Bank Strike roaring inflation the Christmas Rush starts in earnest in Cavan with many stores reporting great interest from the general public with deposits being paid on many items. The famous Connolly Brothers Christmas Club is reporting record number of members this year. Death in Durban South Africa of Jim Belford-uncle of Patsy Maloney. Son of Mr and Mrs John Belford Bridge Street Corner (Slowey's). Emigrated to South Africa in 1922, he worked with the South African Government in Johannesburg. Marice Binchey wife of Jack Binchey Solicitor Swellan House is the new Lady Captain at County Cavan Golf Club. In bitterly cold wintry conditions at Breffni Park Killeshandra beat Mountnuggent 4-15 to 1-5 to qualify for the Junior Championship Final. Scorers for Killeshandra were B Dowd 2-1 C Rapple 1-1 Mark Goldrick 0-4 Tommy Galligan 0-4 E Shannon 1-0 J Sweeney 0-2 M Reilly 0-1. Butlersbridge beat an inexperienced Denn team 1-15 to 0-3 after they led by 1-09 to 0-1 at half time. The game was as good as over when McEntee struck after just one minute with fisted goal after a high lob from Ollie Leddy. Denn never got to grips with the game there after and their play was hurried and nervous throughout. Scorers Butlersbridge Martin Fitzpatrick 0-6 Brian McEntee 1-1 Eamonn Reilly 0-1 Oliver Leddy 0-3 TP Leddy Jimmy Browne and F Rorke 0-1 each. Denn replied per Michael Johnston T Murphy and Brian Gaffney 0-1 each. The referee was Alo Donohoe Oldcastle. December 4th 1970 Ballyconnell House and Demesne formerly the residence of Albert P Edgeworth is purchased by Noel Fox of Oliver Freaney and Company Chartered Accountants North Strand Dublin for £45,000. PJ O Reilly was the Auctioneer and George V Maloney Solicitors Farnham Street Cavan had carriage of sale. Jim Belford late of Belford’s Corner Bridge Street dies in South Africa. He was son of the famous Mr and Mrs John Belford who were one of the leading Drapery Stores in the town commanding a position at Bridge Street Corner (Andy Slowey’s). It was here that the twice yearly hiring fairs were held at the May and July Fairs. Young men and women were hired out for a period of six months by farmers. The entire family apart from Nellie who worked in the Road Taxation Office in Cavan County Council emigrated in 1922. Jim held an important Government position in the Municipal Government Buildings in Johannesburg and retired only six years ago. He came on holiday to his native Cavan in 1965 and stayed with his sister Nellie and niece Patsy Maloney in the Pound Archway. He is survived in South Africa by his wife Florrie and four daughters Sister Rosarie Nora Maura and Sheila sisters Nellie in Cavan Nancy in London and Mrs Terry Brady. He was a brother of the late Josephine Maloney ‘Jodie’ Pound Archway. Funeral took place in Johannesburg. Sale of the century as the ESB 1970 Stock goes on sale with a return of a massive 9 ½ % on the 8th December 1970. Interest is paid on the State Guaranteed Bond every six months. Apply through your bank or stockbroker in advance. The very popular Marice Binchey is the new Captain at County Cavan Golf Club. An accomplished golfer Marice is married to Jack Binchey Solicitor Cavan. She succeeds Kitty Jenkins as Lady Captain County Cavan Golf Club. Television brings all the harrowing sights and sounds of the latest world disaster this time in Pakistan flooding. Emergency collections taken up at all Masses amount to an impressive £380-5-0. Dennis O Donnell Deputy Chief Agricultural Officer for County Cavan is one of the key speakers at the ‘Pig Production’ Seminar in the Farnham Hotel. A McNally Pigs and Bacon Commission will also address the delegates. Paddy Conaty Chairman Cavan Committee of Agricultures will preside. Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Rev Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College E/W Maureen Hunt and Kathleen Sullivan tie with Joan O Hanlon and Carmel McDonald. Boy Scout’s Whist Drive in New Den each Sunday night 1st Gent Phil Lee Ashe Street 2nd Gent J Halton 1st Lady Nellie Harding Rock Cross 2nd Lady Mrs J P Mansfield Malahide. Session each Sunday night in new den in aid of building fund. Provider’s will open their new 10,000 square foot superstore on Tuesday December 8th at 11 am. Castletara Camogie Club county champions 1970 receive their awards from County Chairman John McKiernan at a gal dinner in the White Horse Hotel in Cootehill. Pictured are P Keogh E Hegarty S Dunne B Costello M Fay B Kelly K Reilly M Tully M Brady B Conaty Kathleen Gorman M Lyons P Fay C Tully S Reilly T Maguire B Dunne M Reilly and M Kelly. Butlersbridge who last won the Junior Championship in 1963 take on Killeshandra who have never won the title but a team representing Croghan Parish won the Junior Championship in 1928. Mark Goldrick is the danger man and must be stopped if the Bridge are to chalk up number two title on Sunday. He has already scored 1-11 in the competition to date making him a regular on the county senior team. Tommy Galligan B Dowd in defence Hugh Reynolds and Cathal Toal at midfield along with Goldrick are the main threat to the Bridge’s aspirations. Ray Dunne Tommy Smyth Barry Sheridan in defence Frank Rorke and T P Leddy at midfield in attack Oliver Leddy Jimmy Browne Frank Rorke and Eamonn Reilly should have too much experience and strength to trouble the Killeshandra bid and bring the Junior Championship to the Bridge for the second time on Sunday evening next. December 11th 1970:Junior Chamber: President Noel McIntyre, Vice President Leo McGrath, Deputy President Michael Drysdale Secretary Geraldine Fitzpatrick, Treasurer Eva Bonney and PRO Mary Glavey. Council: Richard Black, Tadhg Connolly, Leonard Brady and Frank Farrell. Death of Kathleen Smyth 44 Main Street at the age of 70. Native of Corcavity Drung. She was relict of the late Patrick who was an extensive farmer in the Drung area. She is survived by her daughters Anne Dublin Margaret Clara county Offaly. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Church of the Immaculate Conception Drung to the adjoining cemetery. Maureen McDonald Church Street is the new Captain of Cavan Bridge Club. She succeeds Maureen Cullen wife of Surgeon Cullen in the position. Tenants in the new estate in Fairview lodge multiple complaints about the condition of their new houses with many of them flooding doors falling off hinges faulty carpentry work plaster falling down and most distressing of all multiple problems with the sewers according to Timmy Murphy who has received multiple representations with the latest a threat to withhold the rent until all the problems have been rectified. Michael Geraghty Town Clerk points out that the responsibility is with the Builder but only for the first twelve months. Finall the meeting agrees to send a deputation of the Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick TD Vice Chairman Maurice Jackson and Fianna Fail representative Timmy Murphy to inspect the houses and report back to the next meeting of the Cavan Urban Council. Death of Matilda Lowe Tonneymore at the age of 90. Native of Ballybay she was ill for some time. She was a member of one of the most highly respected and popular families in the area and was a prominent exhibitor at the old Cavan Show. She was known for her hospitality and goodness to those less well off in the community. She was predeceased by her husband Robert and is survived by one son William two daughters Gertie and Harriett . Cavan Boy Scouts are busy rehearsing their Pantomime in the New Scout Den which will take place in the Town Hall from January 10th -17th January 1971 with Producer Rev Torlac O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College. Joe McGovern raises the issue of the Mobile Chipper operating outside the Sports Centre on dance nights. Terrible noise and bad language being used by the patrons long into the early hours of the morning is not helped by the deplorable condition the two operators Pat Cahill and Seamus Fay are leaving the street heavily littered. The fact that this racket is taking place in the vicinity of the Surgical and are also disturbing many of the residents who are old and vulnerable is not helping the situation. Timmy Murphy says he knows the two operators and they are juts trying to make a living like everyone else. They are providing a well desired public service and are not contributing to the noise with loud radio of record playing music. This is all part of the day and age we live in and we just have to accept it. Tom Fitzpatrick TD closes the debate by saying that litter is not confined to the chipper and the environs of the Sports Centre the side streets in the town particularly Wesley Street Town Hall Street and Bridge Street don’t seem to have had a proper sweeping in months. “I had reason to escort a Belgian visitor down Main Street and Wesley Street and I was ashamed to tell him that I was Chairman of the local council such was the deplorable depth of litter we waded through”! Death of Margaret Magee formerly Corner House Bridge Street Cavan at the age of 90 at Saint Joseph’s Nursing Home Virginia. She was predeceased by her husband John and was proprietor of the well known Grocery Corner Shop (Tom Boylan’s ) from 1913-1959 specialising in Grocery and Provisions. Her husband John was a distinguished member of Cavan Urban Council who was succeeded on the Council by their only son Sean who emigrated some years ago to the USA. She was a native of Kilnacor Lavey. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Dympna’s Church Lavey to the adjoining cemetery. Killeshandra capture their first ever Junior Championship beating a very disappointing Butlersbridge 4-7 to 0-07 in wet and very heavy and slippy conditions in Breffni Park before a very good attendance. Killeshandra were much the fitter stronger and more adaptable team playing in the conditions and their skill and passing movements were a feature of a wonderful display of football in which every member of the side was a star. This is the first Junior title to come to Killeshandra but Croghan a team from the Parish won this title in 1935 and 1939 when Cornafean were the kingpins of gaelic football in Cavan. Killeshandra led by 3-3 to 0-2 at the interval with two goals from former Cavan great Tommy Galligan setting them up for eventual victory. In the eight minute of the second half Cecil Rapple added another great goal before man of the match Mark Goldrick struck with a fourth goal and sent the championship to Killeshandra for the first time. Galligan Goldrick and Rapple with their fervour and dash caused consternation in the Butlersbridge defence. Mark Goldrick who was top scorer coming into the game added to his total with another 1-5. The Bridge sorely missed the services of Sean Leddy who was unable to play due to injury and just had no leadership on the park. Only Ray Dunne Francie Reilly Oliver Leddy and Barry Sheridan tried hard in defence while Frank Rourke played well all through at midfield. Martin Fitzpatrick and to a lesser extent Jimmy Browne played well in attack. Killeshandra Rory Toal J Brady Brendan Toal E Fitzpatrick J Sweeney P Reynolds C Rourke Hugh Reynolds B O Dowd P Brady P Rourke Mark Goldrick Cathal Toal Tommy Galligan and Cecil Rapple. Butlersbridge Niall Sheridan Cathal Leddy Ray Dunne Johnny Cusack Barry Sheridan Francis Reilly Tommy Smith TP Leddy Frank Rourke Oliver Sheridan Oliver Leddy Martin Fitzpatrick Jimmy Browne Eamonn Reilly and Brian McEntee. Referee Liam Maguire Ballybay. “Musical Gifts from Smyth’s this Christmas. Tape recorders radiograms radios TV. Sales and service. HP terms. Green Shield Stamps with each purchase. Wishing all out Customers and friends a Very Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year. Smyth’s Radio and Electrical 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88” Cavan Urban Council announce that 57.50 % of the current year’s rates have been already collected as compared to 56.50 % last year. Joe McGovern proposed and Tom O Connor seconded an application for overdraft facility for £13,000. Tom O Connor proposed and Labour colleague Johnny O Rourke seconded that a recommendation be made to County Manager Dermot McCarthy to grant Cavan Swimming Pool committee rent free accommodation for room in Tower Hamlet when they are holding their meetings. Finally Timmy Murphy objects strongly and Benny Cafferty seconds the motion that the estimate of £10 to paint the Public Convenience in the Market Square be deleted as this much maligned building is being pulled down to nobody’s regret in the New Year to make way for the brand new Post Office and revamped Market Square. A new public convenience will be erected adjacent to the Town Hall. December 18th 1970: John Sullivan Church Street (Pictured) passes his final medical exams at UCG. Son of Kathleen and the recently deceased Dr.Jack F Sullivan Medical Dispensary Doctor for Cavan town. John was educated at Drumcrave Franciscan College Gormanston county Meath and UCG. Tommy Hughes is promoted to Postmaster in Cobh. He spent 26 years in Cavan. Secretary of Owen Roe Week 1949.He Was a playing member of Cavan Slashers and a founder member of Cavan Gaels in 1957.When he came to Cavan he resided for many years in McEntee's The Breffni Par 57 Main Street and only after his marriage did he take up residence in Saint Phelim's Place. Native of Corlea Ballybay, he was one of the first callers along with Aidan Timmons NT at the weekly Bingo sessions in the Town Hall which commenced in 1964.He was the main spokesman for the Slashers in 1957 when the amalgamation of the two local clubs Cavan Harps and Slashers were formed into Cavan Gaels. One of his speeches at the very delicate negotiations was a lesson in non diplomatic bridge building and almost derailed the process. He was a prominent referee for many years and took charge of many club games in the county. He was an outstanding club officer of Cavan Gaels and played a huge part in acquiring and raising funds to acquire and develop the Terry Coyle Park. He will take up duty in Cobh as Postmaster in Cobh from January 13th 1971. Thomas Sharkey (64 ) Pork Butcher Drumalee is knocked down by a car while walking adjacent to his home on the way from Cavan Gaels Bingo on Friday night. Tommy died from his injuries in the Surgical on Sunday morning. He was one of the original founder members of Drumalee GFC in 1932 and the subsequent revival of the Club in 1950. He was the first Secretary of the Club. Served as County Board Representative for a number of years. He was President of the Club at his death. In his youth he was an outstanding footballer with Cavan Harps before assisting the early Drumalee teams. He worked in McCarren's for the last 25 years as a Pork Butcher and was equally popular with management and staff.. IRA Boy Scout during the War of Independence. He is survived by his wife Brigid,2 sons Pat and Séan and one daughter Maureen (Keady). He was uncle of Father Michael McGuinness OMI New Guinea and Rev Father J McGuinness SMA Lagos and Sister Patricia Stanley (Marist) Carrick on Shannon County Leitrim. His nephew Rev J McGuinness (Marist Lagos) assisted by Rev P J McManus officiated at his funeral from the packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Cullies cemetery. Drumalee GFC formed a guard of honour walking on both sides of the hearse Abbey Printers open for business with Seamus White and Paddy Smith the principles Phone Cavan 480. All classes of printing in their new modern premises with special attention to Gaelic publications. Quotes by return. Big prices at first Turkey Market of the season with hen birds fetching 5-6/- dead weight and cock birds 4-5/- dead weight. There was a few hundred birds on offer and all sold out in hours. Scout Den Whist 1st Gent James Brady Annaglough 2nd Gent Phil Lee Ashe Street 1st Lady Mrs Guy Morris ‘Ivy Cottage’ Farnham Road and 2nd Lady Nellie Gilroy Cathedral Road. Bridge N/S Helen Timmoney and Mrs Seamus Caffrey E/W Kay Henry and Rev Thomas Woods. Cavan Gaels 1970 Presidents Paddy Conaty B Smith Jack Smallhorne. Chairman Eugene Monaghan Vice Chairman Tommy Gilroy Secretary Tony Looney Assistant Secretary Paddy Murray. Joint Treasurers Seamus Caffrey and Tommy Garvey. Committee Malachy Byrne Teddy McCormack Paddy Conaty Paddy O Reilly Richard Cassidy Jack Smallhorne Jim McDonnell. Delegates to county Committee Eugene Monaghan and Jack Smallhorne. Delegates to County Convention Eugene Monaghan P Reilly JJ O Reilly Tom McNamara Niall Crowe and Tommy Kelly. Saint Augustine’s Hall Tennis Club beat the Protestant Hall Club 14-10 in a challenge at Saint Augustine’s Hall. PJ Carroll and Sean Carroll beat Jim Simpson and George Fairbrother Brendan Breslin and Sean McDonald lost to David Small and Bill Anderson Michael Jermyn and Bernard Sharkey beat Cecil Kettyle and W Thompson BO Reilly and B Hamilton lost to C Kettyle and J Mulligan Sean Carroll and Paddy Murray beat David Small and Jim Simpson Aidan Elliott and Brendan Breslin lost to Bill Anderson and J Mulligan. Singles PJ Carroll beat Jim Simpson Michael Breslin beat David Small Jim Fay beat Jim Simpson Bryan O Reilly beat Cecil Kettyle Barry Halton beat W Thompson Brendan Breslin lost to J Mulligan Mickey Breslin beat George Fairbrother Sean Carroll beat Jim Simpson PJ Carroll beat George Fairbrother and Oliver Malone beat Bill Anderson. Ladies Singles R O Connor beat P Fitzgerald Ethna O Reilly beat V Burnett. Mixed Ethan O Reilly and PJ Carroll lost to Jim Simpson and P Fitzgerald Ann Brosnan and B O Reilly beat Valerie Burnett and Gerry Egan R O Connor and Sean Carroll beat J Mulligan and George Fairbrother F Leahy and Barbara Hutton beat D Fitzgerald and David Small. The return leg in the series is eagerly awaited and takes place on December 21st 1970 in the Protestant Hall with tea sandwiches cakes and pastries at the interval. Cavan Industrial and Crafts Exhibition at Ireland House on Saint Stephen’s Green is opened by the Tanaiste and Minister for Health Erskine Childers. Twenty one Cavan firms are exhibiting cut glass fashions plastics furniture knitwear and many other crafts. Last year Ireland imported £1 million worth of glass ware £1 million of plastic containers and £9 million worth of clothing. Cavan Crystal Ned Gavin Ballinagh Star Plastics Ballyconnell Norta Wallpaper McCarren Bacon and Pork Cootehill Clothing Manufacturers Marina Textiles Charles Fletcher Brushes Murtagh and Conlon Steel Fabrication Vera Brady Fashions Smyco Knitwear Carling and Company Lighting Belturbet Manufacturing Irish Shoe Supplies Elliott Brothers Furniture Ramor Rustics and Fort Daly Foods are among the exhibitors. December 25th 1970:Gerrry Kelly (Press Room Anglo Celt ) is made a presentation on his retirement after almost 60 years service. Pictured are Brendan Dunne, Leo Ronan (Chairman), P J Carroll (Secretary), Jimmy McEntee and Willie O Hanlon making the presentation to Gerry. Gerry long time Fianna Fail member of Cavan Urban Council served 2 periods as Chairman and is a former Cavan Slasher's footballing hero winning 4 Senior County Championship medals. He is an uncle of Noel and Gerry Egan Anglo Celt and the late Jim Brady former Ulster boxing champion and coach. Tom J Fitzpatrick TD is appointed one if the seven Chairmen in Dail Eireann. He took charge of his first session during the week and replaces the late Pa O Donnell TD for Donegal. Pope Paul VI still suffering from flu will not celebrate his usual early morning Christmas morning Mass outside the Vatican for the first time since 1967. The 73 year old Pontiff described by his doctors to be in good health will celebrate Mass in his private apartment. Death of the very popular Kathleen Hickey Butlersbridge at the age of 48 after a brief illness at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Native of Laragh she was widow of the late Michael ‘Mickey’ Hickey Butcher Bridge Street and Main Street Cavan. Kathleen was a Nurse by profession and after she qualified worked in England for some time before returning to work in Saint Phelim’ s Hospital Cavan. She was extremely popular and known for her friendship and hospitality. She is survived by four young children sons John and Paul daughters Geraldine and Patricia parents Mr and Mrs James O Brien Laragh. Four sisters Mrs E Bullock Southsea England Mrs J McKenna Laragh Mrs M Rice London and Elizabeth in Bettystown. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in Saint Aiden’s Church last Sunday with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Death of James Kitson after a short illness at the Surgical Hospital Cavan. He was a man of great physique and one of the first Gara in the State. He was a native of Toona Ennis county Clare and was 37 years in the Garda retiring in 1959. He spent most of his working life in Cavan and was known and respected by everyone for his fair and gentle dispensation of the law. He was a founder member of Cavan Gun Club and was one of its leading members. He was a very familiar figure on the streets of Cavan over very many years and when the tall well built Guard Kitson was on duty peace would be upheld. He was predeceased by his wife Annie just five months ago and is survived by his sons Michael Seamus and Martin daughters Margaret Kelly Highfield Road Mrs S Lyons Dublin and Teresa 1 Saint Mary’s Terrace one brother Martin in Ennis two sisters Mrs F Lyons Ennis and Mrs M Burke Dublin. Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Members of An Garda Siochana and Cavan Gun Club formed a Guard of Honour. Deplorable lack of effort by Cavan Chamber and associate organisations in publicly acknowledging it was Christmas. For the first time in many years there was no Santa Claus and distribution of gifts to the younger children of the Parish in the Town Hall. There was no Christmas lighting for the streets and no Christmas trees in the Market Square etc. Only for the joint efforts of the De La Salle Brothers and Tom McKenna and family who erected the beautiful crib on the ground of the De La Salle school a stranger would never guess it was Christmas. Nobody seemed to take charge and make an effort while the death of Hughie Boyle earlier in the year was another factor as Hughie was always in charge of erecting the Chamber’s Christmas Lighting and Christmas tree in the Market Square. Prices plummet at Cavan Turkey Market with hens fetching only 4-4/6 dead weight and cock only 3/6 per lb. Prices continued to fall until farmers just sold off their stocks at record low prices late in the day not wanting the birds around for the Festive Season. Cavan Boy Scouts are busy rehearsing their new Pantomime ‘A Crock of Gold’ in the New Scout Den. Whist in aid of Scout’s New Den Top Score Father Sean Brady Saint Patrick’s College 1st Lady Josephine McGinnity Kelly’s Terrace 2nd Lady Mrs B O Reilly Cathedral Road 1st Gent Paddy Woods Saint Phelim’s Place and 2nd Gent Sergeant Peter Coogan Farnham Road. Protestant Hall Table Tennis Club reverse the result of last week’s encounter against their neighbor’s Saint Augustine’s Hall winning 17-6 in a much more one sided match. Singles Ethan Reilly beat Valerie Burnett A Brosnan lost to Iris Armstrong M Beirne beat J Mulligan F Leahy beat R Mulligan. Men’s Singles PJ Carroll beat Cecil Tilson Sean Carroll lost to Ken Ruddock Mickey Breslin lost to Bill Anderson Oliver Malone lost to George Fairbrother Bryan O Reilly beat Cecil Kettyles Sean McDonald lost to J Mulligan Michael Jermyn lost to David Small Brendan Breslin beat William Thompson David Young beat David Jackson and PJ Carroll beat Ken Ruddock. Death of Veronica Dunne nee Smith Butlersbridge at her residence on the 23rd of December 1970. Native of Pullamore Cavan she was sister of Paddy Smith Trim who was left full back on the winning Cavan All Ireland teams of 1947 and 1948. She is survived by her husband Joe sons Raymond PJ Philip and Cormac daughters Mary and mother brothers sisters. Funeral took place on Christmas Day from a packed Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge to the New cemetery Clones Road. The great John Johnston retires from refereeing. John was a distinguished servant to Cavan GAA winning a Minor All Ireland medal in 1937 when at the age of only 17 he was a sub on the Cavan team who beat Wexford 1-11 to 1-05 in the final. The following year John led the Cavan attack at full forward and scored 2-2 out of Cavan ‘s total of 3-3 in their win over Kerry. His winning second goal was hailed as the best goal ever seen in Croke Park when he blasted home almost bursting the Kerry net. He played with Cavan Slashers winning a Senior Championship medal and Senior League in 1941. He later played with Cornafean Dungloe in county Donegal Carrigallen and Bailieboro. He later played senior football with Cavan but his appearances were limited because of the star quality in the county. He was a regular with Cavan Juniors for many years. He retired as a player in 1957. As a referee John had no equal he was always up with the play and in the best traditions always let the play flow. He refereed for many years at inter county level and was particularly popular in Connaught taking charge of three Connaught senior finals. While John was a great servant of Cavan football he was denied the one honour he richly deserved and that was to referee a senior county final and honour that was denied him because of Cavan’s policy of bringing in referees from outside the county. George and Eilish Donohoe carry out extensive renovations to the Farnham Hotel having only bought the hotel in June 1969. They have increased the number of bedrooms from 40-67 and updated and renovated the new ‘George Lounge’ and new super ‘Rainbow Dining Room facility. They have built a Function Room at the back of the hotel to cater for weddings and other large private functions. A separate kitchen carpeted bar and new maple floor have been added together with a bride’s changing room. George Eilish and family have spent over 35,000 on the renovations having purchased the hotel for in June 1967. ‘Mary Josephine Maloney’ has two stories written in her name by her youngest daughter Teresa Smyth formerly 60 Main Street and now ‘Annalee House’ Cootehill Road in the Christmas edition of the Anglo Celt ‘Post Office Box 777’ and ‘Little Boy Lost’. James O Reilly McEntee has ‘The Day of the Big Flood’ while Phil Lawlor Junior has ‘Quartet of Loneliness’ published in the Christmas number of the Angle Celt 1970. Detective Garda Billy O Neill a native if Causeway co Kerry who has been stationed in Ballyconnell for the last twelve years is leaving on promotion to Cavan town where he will reside on Keadue Lane. The very popular Billy and his wife Phyllis NT a native of Eslin Bridge county Leitrim are made a presentation by Tom Maguire the well known Cavan and Ulster footballer on behalf of the people of Ballyconnell and district where the O Neill’s were extremely popular at a function in their honour in the Star Ballroom Ballyconnell. “Mel Doherty Coleman Road Cavan Phone 269. Panel beating and sign writing wishes all his customers and friends a Very Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year”
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November 18th 1966;Cavan Parish Church celebrates its 150th Birthday.Bishop Moore gave the Sermon while Lord Farnham read the first lesson
Same Week:Death of Sean T O Kelly former President of Ireland.
November 25th 1966:Death of Charles McDowell 6 Breffni at the age of 76.He is survived by his son John.
Same Week:CYMS Snooker:Kieran Cullivan beat Jimmy Keogh,Dessie Gumly beat Michael Bravendar,Michael Higgins beat Martin Jermyn,Hughie Cosgrove beat Benny Cafferty
December 16th 1966:Girls Club Variety Concert Town Hall:Cast Marian Allen,Philomena Brady,Patricia Carmichael,Maureen Carroll,Frances Cosgrove,Betsy Coyle,Dymmpna Coyle,Ann Cullen,Rosemary Fox,Ann Goodman,Marie Goodman,Rose Higgins,Bernadette Kenny,Roslin Kenny,Joan McCarvill,Ann McKiernan,Frances McKienan,Patricia McKienan,Marie Maguire,Sheila Maguire,Theresa Murphy,Margaret Murray,Maureen Murray,Kathleen Sexton,Bridie Smith,Geraldine Smith and Peggy Smith.Make Up:Betty Hickey,Costumes:Maureen Hand,Lighting:Brian Sullivan,Stage Manager:Phil Cullivan.Orchestra:Eileen Morgan,Jackie Fitzpatrick and Stan Mullery.Guest Artistes:Danny McCarney and Bill McMahon and Producer Sarah Cullen.Michael O Duffy (Famous Irish tenor) will be theGuest artist with the Girls Club show in February when they will also perform in Ballyjamesduff.Michael sang with the Girls Club during their 1952 presenation.
Same Week:Cavan Shamrocks beat Longford Town 6-2 in the FAI Youths Cup.Scorers for Cavan Shamrocks were Gerry Egan (2) Thomas Green (2) Tony Higgins and Damien Johnston.Team:Dominck Lynch,Paddy Sheridan,Eamonn Murray,Martin Clarke,P J Magiire,John O Neill Damien Johnston,Gerry Egan (Capt) Tom Greene,Tony Higgins and Noel Smith.
CYMS Snooker Results:First Round Séamus McCormack beat Eamonn Brady while Eamonn Malone beat Jimmy McCormack.
Brady Brothers Cootehill announce plans for new£40,000 Mart at GNR Railway Station Cavan.The Contractor is Donaldson Clones.
Finbar O Reilly of Killynebber and prominent footballer with Kilygarry GFC qualifies as a Veterinary Surgeon at UCD.
Sgt.Anthony Jackson voted Soldier of the Month at Fort Sill Oklahoma USA
December 23rd 1966:Fox’s winsTuf Shoes National window display and £90.
December 30th: 1966:Greg Sheridan Handballer of the Year while Eamonn O Riordan is top scorer with Cavan Shamrocks. For 1966.
Same Week:Jim Cochrane wins the 1st Round the House 6 mile roadrace (Up Cock Hill and back to Main Street via Tullac Mongan 3 times) sponsored by the new De La sale athletic Club.Teams 1stCootehill,2nd Cornafean,3rd Laragh.
Cavan Youth Dramatic Society present Somerset Maughan’s farce ‘Home and Beauty’.Pictured are Finian Maloney,Blaithin Maloney,Deidre Boyle,David Small,Moya Maloney,Paddy Murray,Pat McFeeley,Martin Maloney (Producer) Theckla Smith and Sean McGinnity.
Cavan Pig Dealers Association:Presidents Jim Malone and Joe Crowe,Chairman J Smith,Treasurer Brian Crowe,Secretary James Carroll,Committee Frank O’ Reilly,Tom Crowe,Colm Crowe,Eamonn Malone Andy McGahon,Derek Crowe,J P Malone,Oliver Crowe and Gus Crowe.
Same Week: Anglo Celt Annual Dance with Black Aces packs the Town Hall with over 900 in attendance. Organising Committee: Chairman Sean McCormack, Secretary Dessie Maguire, Treasurer Eamonn McGovern. Committee: Séan Carroll, Teddy McCormack, Eileen Gilroy, Greta Boylan, Jerry McCourt and Leo Ronan.
JANUARY 2nd 1961 Cavan Urban Council announce that they are prepared to give their valuable site in the Swellan field to anyone who will set up a factory on the site which has full planning permission for industrial use. County Manager Dermot McCarthy is asked to advertise the site in West Germany but Johnny Murray is adamant that an Irish developer employing local labour should be given precedence.
Bishop of Meath Most Rev Dr Kyne is pictured with Seamus De Faoite Chairman of the Adult Dancing Class who are promoting ‘Cavan At Home’ week in the Town Hall. Bishop Kyne was attending the highlight of the week HMS Pinafore produced by Father ABC McGrath and performed by the Cavan Musical Society.
Death of Felix Kelly Derrygoss Butlersbridge whose body was found on the side of the road at 4 pm on Thursday after he went to fodder cattle in an outlying farm at Deredis. Came from a family who were all active in the struggle for Independence and retained their Republican views to the present day. Sympathy is extended to his wife and family. Funeral from Saint Aidan’s Butlersbridge to the New cemetery.
Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon on first Royal visit to Ireland since 1928 are staying over the New Year at Birr Castle with his mother the Countess of Ross. Only public appearance was at New Year’s Day service at Saint Brendan’s Protestant Church just 500 yards from the main gates of Birr Castle where 1,100 worshippers gathered from all over the midlands and over 700 gathered outside in the bitterly cold wet conditions to catch a glimpse of the Princess and her new husband. They conclude their most enjoyable Irish visit with a visit to Abbeyleix to stay with Lord Snowdon’s sister Lady De Vesci before returning to London on January9th.
January 9th 1961 Barry Fitzgerald film star and former Abbey Theatre actor and star of screen and radio dies in a Dublin Nursing Home at the age of 74. Barry won an Oscar for his portrayal of the priest in ‘Going My Way’ in which he starred with Bing Crosby.
Johnny Murray states that “if the Town Hall is not renovated shortly nobody will pay the £1 rental charge for the Hall as other venues locally are available at the same price with much better facilities”. Furthermore John points out that a condition of license of the hall is that no function be held there on Saturday nights or the eve of Church holidays and this will have to be changed to attract promoters of dances or other functions.
Father Torlac O Reilly’s ‘Crankenstein’s Krazy Missile’ draws the crowds at the ‘Cavan At Home’ week with Mel Doherty Gerry Maguire the clowns Billy and Alloy while John O Connor adds a touch of class with his beautiful tenor voice and good selections to suit all tastes and ages.. Paddy Murray is King Wungle with Charlie Moore his Attorney. Anthony Loonam is Rumple Puss while Dermot Maloney is Beedle Puss Anthony Jackson Khrushchev. Editor Joe O Hanlon with his camera man J Smith Citizen Matt Donnolly Sergeant Sean Carroll and the very amiable Gorilla Paddy McNamara. General cast included Des Lambert PJ Carroll Gerard Carroll Kenneth Reilly T McDermott J Downey Jimmy Coyle Paddy Moore Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Place T Coyle J Sheridan M Heslin K O Keeffe S Smith C Coyle Oliver Smyth Teddy Maguire C Smith Brian Allen F Smith Owen Roe O Neill Bernard Sharkey L O Neill Michael Murray Peter Galligan Eddie McCann Oliver O Donnell Greg Sheridan Martin Clarke Michael Walsh Joe Galligan Tom McNamara Joe Johnston Michael Pryce Marty McCullough Patrick Allen Norman Breslin Bernard Geoghegan Tony Dunne Michael Maguire Kevin Downey M Reilly Brian McGlashin M Smith and Pat Geoghegan. The producer and script writer was Father Torlac O Reilly in association with John Donohoe Scoutmaster while the scenery scenes were exquisitely designed and painted by James Plunkett Saint Phelim’s Place. The orchestra was Eileen Morgan piano Eamonn ‘Button’s Brady drums and the Des Jenkins Orchestra with a feature being the outstanding exhibition given by Tommy Cullivan. The Back Stage crew were Sean Leinster Paddy O Hanlon Paddy McNamara Eamonn Cooke Paddy Ronaghan and Jimmy Mulcahy.
Alfred Myles Smith Solicitor reporting from his weather station at Kevitt Castle Crossdoney reports on the rainfall for 1960 which shows rainfall of 40.60 fell on 234 rainy days. The wettest day was the 29th January when .90 of an inch fell. While the rainfall was below average the number of wet days was above the average and the only prolonged dry spell was for a period of ten days around the end of April.
Death of Michal Jackson Drumlark well known trout angler and the present holder of the Mayfly Cup at Cavan Angler’s Club where he was a founder member. He was known for his expertise in repairing fishing rods. He was employed as an official of the Circuit Court. Survived by his wife daughter son in law. Funeral from the Cathedral to Kilmore cemetery was well attended with a large representative attendance drawn from all walks of life.
:Returning to America after spending Christmas with their families are M/s Rosaleen Hyland 1 Saint Patrick’s Swellan C McNamara College View Tommy Smith Railway Road and Tommy Duignan Swellan. Accompanying them and emigrating for the first time are neighbours in Swellan Mary Molloy Betty Hyland and Dora McNamara.
‘Cavan At Home Week’ features Cavan Musical Society with a sparkling well produced Gilbert and Sullivan ‘HMS Pinafore’ which played to packed enchanted audiences in the Town Hall. Phil Cullivan was Sir Joseph Porter Danny O Kelly Cavan Post Office was Monarch of the Sea George Maloney Ralph Rackstraw Sean Bergin was Dick Deadeye Dessie Maguire was the Mate. Joe Connolly and Seamus Fox had little to say but their stage presence was stunning while Airmid O Hanlon as Josephine the captain’s daughter made a remarkable operatic debut. Celia Maloney was ‘Buttercup ‘ while the grace and delivery of Sheila McGinnity gave us a charming Hehe. Rest of the Cast Annie Brady Angela Clarke Philomena Coleman M Curley Ann Dowling K Farry M Kilcoyne Rita Kirby Mary Lovett Nita Maguire E Maloney Joan O Hanlon Evelyn O Hare M McDonald Celeste O Reilly M McCabe K McDevitt Kathleen McGinnity Nellie McIntyre M Smallhorne N Sullivan P Smith Sailors Tommy Ruddy J P Smith Jack Binchey Tommy Garvey Sean Galligan John English Michael Kitson Leo McDonald M Smith Jimmy Veale. Marines Kieran Cullivan Damien Dillon Raymond McSherry Paddy Smallhorne and Sean Lynch. Orchestra Violins Mrs Kathleen Sullivan and Miss Scanlon Double Bass T Greenan Trumpet B Cusack Triangle Jerome Casey while Maisie Magee and Father ABC McGrath were on the piano. Stage Crew Jim Scanlon M J ‘Sonny’ Magee Dr FPE Smith and Joe Duffy. The producer and Musical Director was Father ABC McGrath CC.
Death of William J ‘Billie’ Pollock a native of Coleman Road whose father was a Staff Sergeant in the old Cavan Militia. The family moved to Belfast in the early years of the 1920s. ‘Billie’ was a household name throughout the country playing with Belfast Celtic for 10 years from 1923-1933. He later finished his career with Dundalk in the League of Ireland. He was also an outstanding hockey player being a member of the Belmont and Ulster Junior team. He is survived by his wife two sons three daughters two brothers David Pollock Newry and Arthur Pollock Australia.
Feast of the Circumcision in the Cathedral with Bishop Quinn presiding Father Joe Dolan celebrant deacon Father Felim McGovern and sub deacon Father PJ McManus with the Cathedral Choir and Father AB McGrath rendering the Sacred Music. Father Patrick J Gargan was MC. The Bishop Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn said the 8 am Mass while Father PJ Gargan said the 11:30 Mass.
Death of Margaret Sheridan 77 Upper Main Street at an advanced age. Her late husband Patrick was a native of the Urney Ballinagh area. The family were extremely popular and highly respected. Funeral from Saint Phelim’s Church Ballinagh to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/W J P Mansfield and P Flynn.
‘The Old Mill Bar’ and Castleblayney draw in darts thriller at the ‘Old Mill’ and proprietor Andy Galligan announces that they will host a team from Killeshandra on Friday night.
British Legion meeting of all members in the Hut Farnham Street on Wednesday night.
Private Edward McEvoy aged 19 son of Edward and Mrs McEvoy College Street and member of the 34th Infantry Battalion and former member of Mid Cavan FCA who joined the Army in 1958 and Private Pat Kinsella aged 18 son of Edward and Elizabeth Kinsella from Tullac Mongan who is a member of the Army since 1959 and former member of Mid Cavan FCA is also flying out to the Congo for peace keeping duties with the United Nations.
January 16th 1961 John McGinnity Travel Agent who recently acquired the old established adjoining premises of Heslin’s is advertising New York from £108-19-0 return by Aer Lingus Shamrock jet. Phone Cavan 40.
‘The Royal Showband’ are appearing at the Cloudland Rooskey this Sunday dancing 9-1 and admission 5/-.
Donie Collins from Limerick will supply the music at the 2nd annual Post Office dance in the Town Hall dancing 8-12 and admission is 7/6.
Rev J George Simms MA (Trinity College) gives a lecture in the Technical School entitled ‘The Ireland of Dean Swift’ with Father Joe Dolan Adm Cavan presiding under the auspices of Cavan Adult Dancing Class.
‘Cavan at Home Week ‘concludes-stars of the show include Sean Woods (Accordion),Ken Browne (Singer),Brian Coleman (Recitations),Brian McGlashin and Sarsfield Donohoe (Hornpipes),Jackie Fitzpatrick (Violin selection) and the famous Gauthier School of Dancing. ’What’s My Line’ ? was compeered by Bill Henry and on the panel were Phil Cullivan Betty Hickey Bill Galvin and Jack Binchey. To round off the night there was a most enjoyable sketch based on Ceili House written by Jimmy McEntee and produced by Bill O Hanlon.
Harry Dawson is made another presentation by Saint Barnabas Hospital New York where he has worked for the last 21 years never missing a day through illness or any other cause. Harry who is a native of Keadue Lodge Cathedral Road is President of the Bronx branch of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association.
Sympathy is extended to Paddy Donlon ex GNR on the death of his brother Thomas Donlon in Claremorris county Mayo. He was brother of Bridgie Katie and Margaret Donlon all resident in Saint Patrick’s Swellan and Mrs Eames Mullingar.
Fair was of small proportions with rising prices for all types of livestock. Yearlings were fetching £22-£28 1 //2 year olds £30-£35 2 year old £35-40 and three year olds £42-£50. Working horses were making £45-50 colts and fillies £40-£42 knackers £30-£50 ponies £25-£35 bonhams £9-£12 per pair.
January 23rd 1961:Continued pressure for new Cavan General Hospital from Cavan County Council led by Sean Lee and John P McKiernan (Corlesmore). County Manager Dermot McCarthy points out in exasperation that he has been campaigning for a new hospital to replace the dilapidated Cavan Surgical Hospital for over fourteen years and has been fobbed off by Ministers for Health from both sides. In paying tribute to Surgeon Paddy Maloney and his staff Dermot McCarthy says that their work for the people of Cavan is heroic and of the highest standard any where in the world. It was decided to send yet another deputation to consult with the present Minister for Health.
Cavan Rugby XV to play NIFC in Belfast H Neill Derek Morris K McKay L Shakelton M Brennan Norman Cinnamond T Black D Harrison Phil Cullivan J McMyler AN Whitehead Gerry Maloney Norman Moore M Tolan and J Hand.
Death of Bernard Caffrey at his residence Killynebber. Native of the Ballyjamesduff area, he was an official of Cavan Post Office for many years. He is survived by his wife four daughters and three sons one of whom Seamus is the popular proprietor of Cavan’s ‘White Star’. His colleagues in the Post Office formed a Guard of Honour at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial in Killygarry cemetery.
Death of Alice Eaton at Great Northern Terrace in Lincoln England. She was a native of Emmett Place and emigrated some years ago. She is survived by her husband and family. Funeral in Lincoln.
Matron of Saint Phelim’s Hospital returns thanks to the cast of Cavan CBSI who recently staged their award winning ‘Crankenstein’s Krazy Missile’ . Particular mention is made of the Producer Father Torlac O Reilly John O Connor and Gerry Maguire who spared no time or effort in staging this wonderful treat for the patients and staff.
The ‘Old Mill Bar’ prove too good for Killeshandra in darts match staged in the ‘Old Mill Bar’
Death of Mary Brady Drumhurk Butlersbridge. Predeceased by her husband Hugh some years ago. She was mother of Father PJ Brady Saint Saviour’s Glasgow. Funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge to the adjoining cemetery.
January 30th 1961:Inauguration of John F Kennedy as the 35th President of the USA and Commander in Chief of the American Armed Forces on a raised platform on the steps of the Capitol in Washington. The oath was administered by Chief Justice Earl Warren. Forty three year old Kennedy became the first Catholic ever to attain the office of President of the United States. In his inaugural speech he appealed to Russia to join the USA in a mutual effort to end the arms race and promised to increase the struggle for equality and fairness at home and abroad promising immediate attention for the poor hungry and oppressed vulnerable people of the world. Lyndon B Johnston was sworn in as Vice President and was the first to offer President Kennedy his congratulations and support. Earlier at 9 o clock John F and his family and entourage attended Mass in Holy Trinity Church in the Georgetown suburb of Washington.
Dr Michael Anthony Ramsey Archbishop of York is appointed the new and 100th Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of All England. Dr Ramsey is married but has no family.
Lourdes Invalid Committee formed in Nellie Gargan’s kitchen ‘The Ritz Bar’ Church Street Cavan. Chairman PV Flynn Secretaries Peggy Willock and Mary Bannon Treasurer Nellie Gargan Spiritual Director Father PJ McManus and Medical Officer Dr Patrick Watters. It was announced that the committee have booked four places on the Oblate Pilgrimage and a collection of the town will be taken up in due course.
Death of Agnes Murray 2 Saint Aidan’s Terrace Cavan at an untimely early age. She was extremely well known and highly respected known for her great acts of charity and hospitality. She was wife of the well known Tommy ‘Ash’ Murray a member of the outdoor staff of Cavan UDC. Survived by her husband brothers sisters and other relatives. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Dr McQuaid’s Prize at Cavan Bridge Club is won by N/S George Maloney and George Fairbrother E/.W Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold.
Pogue’s residential farm at Poles is sold for £1,065 with John C Brady Belturbet Auctioneer.
Helen Johnstone and Hugh Logan (Farnham ) win old time waltz competition in Town Hall. Adjudicator was Ken Browne and his Band. The competition was sponsored by Cavan Dog and Gun Club.
Seamus De Faoite’s Cumann Rinnce and Cabhan meet every Monday from 7:30 to 11 in McCusker’s Hall with the opening hour devoted to speaking the Irish language.
February 4th 1961:Lieutenant Brian Corr (Farnham Street) is among the 4 dead in Shannon Air Crash. The plane an Aer Corps Dove was on a training mission and was approaching the main runway at Shannon Airport when it dipped crashed into a hilltop and came to settle among trees at about 7:30 last Friday morning. Lt Brian Corr aged 26 was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Barney Corr Dental Surgeon Farnham Street. Educated at the De La Salle School and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan, he received his commission four years ago. He is survived by his parents and one brother Felim who is studying Chartered Accountancy. He was nephew of Father Larry Corr PP Kill. Lt Donal Brady aged 22 Griffith Avenue Whitehall Geoffrey C O Donoghue aged 19 Abbeyfeale and Patrick V Wall aged 18 Clontarf two trainee air control officers were also killed on impact. Captain James Liddy aged 37 the pilot of the stricken plane was removed with injuries to Ennis County Hospital and is making satisfactory recovery. President Eamonn De Velera and Taoiseach Sean Lemass led the nation in mourning the death of these brave service men at the Military Church of the Sacred Heart Arbour Hill where Rev S Noonan SJ was the chief celebrant with the coffins draped in the tricolour and sword and hat on top of the coffin. The Army Number 1 Band under Cmdt JG Doherty played the sacred music. Among the packed distinguished attendance was Frank Aikan Minister for Foreign Affairs Erskine Childers Minister for Transport and Power and Minister for Defence Frank Boland . The Army was represented by Major General S Collins Powell Chief of Staff. The Bishop of Kilmore Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn and the Vicar General of the Diocese Monsignor D F Fitzpatrick PP VG Cootehill were among the many distinguished attendance at the funeral of Lt Corr at Killygarry cemetery where ten pall bearers from the Aer Corps carried the coffin to his final resting place with a huge Army Guard of Honour standing to attention with reversed bayonets. The Band of the Curragh Training Camps provided the solemn music and sounded the Last Post. There was a huge array of beautiful floral bouquets. The last prayers were recited by Father Joe Dolan Adm assisted by Father PJ Gargan CC Rev P McCabe CF and Rev TD Fegan CF Army Chaplains. .The chief mourners were Mary Corr widow Barney and Mrs Corr parents and brother Felim Corr and Mrs O Mahoney mother in law. The general attendance at Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry included Paddy Smith Minister for Agriculture.
Same Week: Dr MA Cooney retires as County MOH. Presentation to Dr and Mrs Cooney by Dr Darragh Smith on behalf of his colleagues in the medical profession..
‘Practical Nurse of the Year’ award for Alice Elliott (Jnr) Church Street at Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Father F McDonagh SJ Chaplain to the Hospital presented the sward to Alice who was judged ‘best practical nurse of the year’. She is daughter of Paddy and Alice Elliott Building Contractors 57 Church Street Cavan.
Billy Boyle who stated his career with CIE in Cavan and served in Mullingar and Limerick is appointed CIE Area Operating Chief for the South East.
Bridge N/S Kathy Brady and Maggie Hickey E/W Dermot Morgan and Surgeon Paddy Maloney.
Father Frank McKiernan will lecture on ‘Cavan and ‘The Stuarts’ at Cavan Technical School with Seamus Gilheaney presiding under the auspices of Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan.
Father Bob McCabe will give this week’s recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Farnham Hotel and next week John McGinley Town Clerk will give the Recital..
First ordination at White Father’s Blacklion as Bishop Quinn ordains Seamus Browne Rockchapel who was one of a class of ten educated in the College with nine others being ordained in Scotland.
Cavan Ladies Golf Club President Dorie Smith Captain Airmid O Hanlon Secretary Maisie Magee Treasurer Mollie Finegan and Match Secretary Margaret English.
TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board of the GAA at their Annual Convention in the Court House welcomes the £4,000 being their share of gate receipts for Cavan’s great run to the Final of the National League but deplores the greed of Croke Park in taking far too much out of the gate for the Final as expenses incurred in staging the Down Cavan Final. Treasure Paddy Donohoe as usual has a detailed statement which reads Gate amounted to £7.057-17-9 wages for stile men and stewards £379 rent £1,030 cost of taxi to lodge money from gate in Bank £1-10-0 both Cavan and Down were rewarded with a total sum of £2,706-19-6 each. Jack McConnell points out that Croke Park got the rent on the double as presumably Down were charged the same expenses which was a scandal.
Loreto College Cavan defeat Saint Louis Convent Monaghan in the Gael Linn Cavan Monaghan Irish debating finals in Loreto College who were represented by Nora Harkin Patsy Duffy Rosaleen McFadden all from Donegal and Joan Reid from Longford.
Margaret Reilly the Billis Cavan after a period of one year’s probation is appointed to the whole time permanent pensionable position as ward’s maid Cavan Surgical Hospital.
February 11th 1961:Uproar at Cavan UDC as the Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick refuses a full debate on the controversial appointment of Sean Young as Rates and Rent Collector Cavan Urban area in an order issued by the Manager Dermot McCarthy. Both John Murray and Johnny O Rourke label the appointment as a public scandal as Benny Cullen apparently was promised the job and was going through the final process of ratification when the nomination of Sean Young was received and later ratified. Johnny Murray produced a signed petition of 437 ratepayers and tenants supporting Benny Cullen and calling on the Council to ratify his appointment as Collector to replace Hugh P McEntee also from Saint Phelim’s Place. The County Manager said that there was an interview process involved and as far as he knew there were about fourteen applications and Sean Young was nominated from this process with the interview board totally impartial and some of the members from as far away as Carlow. Benny Cafferty said that he had a certain amount of sympathy for Benny Cullen whose family had an illustrious record of service to Cavan Town Hall as Caretakers. Benny concluded by saying that he had seen and read the letter confirming Benny Cullen s the new Rate/ Rent Collector. As there was no solution to the problem and as Johnny Murray and Johnny O Rourke asked for this ‘political’ appointment to be reversed Tom Fitzpatrick adjourned the meeting.
Butlersbridge GFC 1961 Chairman Tommy Browne Vice Chairman Mickey Brady Joint Treasurers Paddy Reilly and Brendan Farrell Secretary Gerard Farrell. Committee Terry Smith Paddy McPhillips Paddy McGowan Sean O Hare Norby Fitzpatrick Tommy Myles Sean Browne Terence Reilly Mel Keaveney and Ken Browne. Mel Keaveney was appointed Representative to Cavan County Board.
Gabriel Kelly Jim McDonnell and James Brady are the three Cavan representatives on the Ulster team to play Leinster in the semi final of the Railway Cup.
Death of Julia Brady Drumbo . She was a very well known highly respected resident. Sympathy is extended to her family. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Cullies cemetery.
Death of John Hicks College Street at his residence. Employed by McCarren’s for many years . Survived by his wife sister relatives and friends. Father AB McGrath officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery. Survived by his wife Ellen and family.
Death of Annie Maguire Drumelis at Our Lady’s Hospital Navan county Meath. She was mother of Hugh Ground’s man County Cavan Golf Club and was highly respected over a wide area. Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W George Maloney and George Fairbrother.
Cavan rugby team to play Malone away on Saturday. J Hand, Brennan Phil Cullivan, Derek Morris, Norman Cinnamond, George Maloney, McKay K Shakelton Norman Moore N Breen, D Harison B Neill Richard Black J Dooley and AN Other.
‘Commercial Bar’ Bridge Street proprietor Pat Donohoe draw 6-6 with ‘The Yukon Bar’ Belturbet in a thrilling darts encounter in Belturbet. The return leg will take place in the ‘Commercial Bar’ on Monday 13th February.
February 18th 1961:Last social in Temperance Hall as the CYMS vacate their premises in very controversial circumstances. Committee (pictured) Larry Clarke (Treasurer) Frank Fitzpatrick Father PJ Gargan, Joe O Rourke Tommy Connolly (Vice Chairman).Back Row: Michael Breslin (senior),Paddy O Reilly Eddie McEneaney (Secretary),Jimmy Finlay Tommy McPhillips Hughie Smith Peter Mullen Tom McCusker Matty Corcoran and Jimmy Brennan. The following week all work was stopped on the demolition as underground caves are found beneath the floor boards. Site is preserved for posterity-a wall now stands where this building once stood. The famous Temperance Hall where the CYMS held their weekly whist drives was originally part of Saint Augustine’s Seminary later it was taken over by the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association who in turn transferred it to the Old Catholic Club in 1920. In 1936 the Catholic Club amalgamated to become Cavan CYMS. It was the robbing facility for Cardinals Archbishops and clergy for all big events in the Cathedral .The manner in which this eviction occurred caused a deep rift between the members of Cavan CYMS and the local clergy who presumed that the Club would just fold up as a result of being made homeless. The members were made of sterner stuff and eventually were accommodated in the British Legion Hall. It is on this old ‘Hut’ site that the magnificent Cavan CYMS 2012 is built as a monument to men of integrity zeal and tenacity who never ‘threw in the towel’.
Same Week Russian satellite on way to Venus
Saint Patrick’s College fail to impress despite trouncing Saint McCartan’s Monaghan 2-6 to nil in the semi final of the McRory Cup played in ideal conditions in Breffni Park. Splendid defence and excellent midfield the forwards squandered chance after chance and should have chalked up a ‘cricket score’. They will have to improve considerably if they hope to beat the winners of the second semi final between Saint Patrick’s Armagh and Saint Eunan’s Letterkenny. Team Cathal Toal Thomas Young Jimmy Stafford Peter Pritchard Phil Brady Captain Philip McMenamin Frank Farrelly Ray Carolan C Flynn Tom Sheridan Brian Kennedy Tommy Monahan Sean T O Reilly and Brian Boylan.
Death of the legendary Eugene Cullivan shoemaker and craftsman Upper Main Street. He was a well known highly respected member of an old distinguished Cavan family. Like most shoemakers of the era Eugene walked with a slight limp. He was quiet decent hardworking and very reliable and loyal to his thousands of customers. Worked all hours of the day and night and was particularly busy at Christmas Easter and other public and family occasions. He was an outstanding Gael and was a weekly visitor to Breffni Park. Life long member of the Cathedral Confraternity he was a daily communicant at Mass in the Cathedral. Survived by his brothers sisters and other relatives. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies was large and representative reflecting the popularity of Eugene and the Cullivan family in the community.
February 25th 1961:Death of Betty Gannon 37 Main Street (Eleanor Fay’s) at Our Lady’s Nursing Home Edgeworthstown. She was a .famous dancing and drill teacher well known in the West and North Midlands where she taught in many of the schools and institutions. Among her star pupils was Siobhan McKenna whom she taught when teaching in Saint Louis Kiltimagh county Mayo. Strict disciplinarian, she was known for her excellence and attention to detail and expected the same high standards from her pupils. At all of the schools she taught she produced operas and concerts which were beautifully dressed and splendidly coordinated. Betty had a great intellect and striking personality holding conservative views. She was brother of the well known Jesuit theologian the late Father PJ Gannon Milltown Park Dublin and sister of ‘Bobbie’ O Hanlon wife of John F former Managing Director of the Anglo Celt. Her brother JP ‘Brookvale ‘ was Chief Accountant Cavan County Council. She was youngest daughter of John Gannon JP Accountant Cavan County Council Erskine House Cavan.She was an aunt of Joan Willie and Edward O Hanlon Anglo Celt Maureen Dunne Dalkey and K Gannon Stradone..
Same Week: ‘Aiden of Kilykeen’ thirteen year old Irish Wolfhound bitch bred by Tony Doyle wins 5 premier Irish Wolfhound award at Crufts Dog Show in London. He beat the famous ‘Rory of Ballygran’ mascot of the Irish Guards. The dog is now owned by Jennifer Townson of Maidenhead in England.
Maria Looney clerk in Cavan Post Office for the last number of years is made two presentations on the occasion of her transfer on promotion to Cahirciveen county Kerry. She was the recipient of presentation from her colleagues in Cavan Post Office and later at a social in the Breifne Café she was the recipient of another presentation from her friends in Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan of which she was an outstanding active member.
Cavan Bridge N/S Miss McEneaney and Miss Kelly E/W Mr and Mrs Carthy.
‘Commercial Bar’ Bridge Street and ‘Yukon Bar’ Belturbet draw 2-2 in return dart’s thriller in Bridge Street.
Excellent farm prices continue at Cavan Fair with three year old cows fetching £55-£62-10 each springers £55-63 colts and fillies £36-£42-10-0 ponies £30-£35 sheep in lambs £6 each and bonhams £8-£12 per pair.
“For good quality electrical appliances and repairs call to Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone Cavan 88.
Star of screen stage and radio Milo O Shea will be the Adjudicator at the forthcoming Cavan Drama Festival in the Town Hall..
JJ McGinley Town Clerk passes his final examination in the Institute of Chartered Secretaries Association of Ireland and the United Kingdom. Part time or full time course JJ studied four to five nights per week. Subjects included Company :Law Mercantile Law Accountancy English and Secretarial principles.
Brendan Behan pictured on the front page with Cait O Connor Dublin well known Ballad Singer and Harpist and Dr Brian J Galligan Chairman of Cavan branch CCE promoters of the very successful concert in the Town Hall at which Brendan author of ‘The Borstal Boy’ and ‘the Quare Fella’ sang some well known ballads. Leo Rowsome famous Irish Uileann piper the McCoy School of Dancing Belfast Sean O Riada Michael Quigley Margaret O Reilly ballad singer from Lough Gown Kieran Kelly on the accordion Cait O Connor ballad singer and harpist were some of the other acts appearing on the star studded bill. The MC was Brian Coleman who kept the show moving in a most pleasant and entertaining manner.
Death of George Leddy 49 College Street Post Office official for many years. Well known and highly respected over a wide area. He was an active member of the Holy Family Confraternity in the Cathedral and served as an officer of both the old Catholic Club and the CYMS. He is survived by his sons daughters two of whom are nuns brothers sisters relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Potahee cemetery.
Jean Mackeral daughter of Robert and Mrs Mackeral Cathedral Road wins 1st Prize in Scripture examination at Cavan Presbyterian Church.
Death of Bartley Harten Carnagh Loughduff . Survived by his wife and family. Funeral from Mullahoran Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Agnes Hedgeley nee Flood Bridge Street who is married to Alan Hedgeley Editor of the Manchester Evening Guardian is entertained to dinner by the British Ambassador to France Sir Pierson Dixon and later the party enjoyed a conducted tour of Paris.
March 4th 1961 Matthew Smith Farmer Drumcrave is fatally injured when he falls of his bicycle on his way back from shopping in Cavan. Among those giving evidence were Kieran McCabe who said that he was playing in Matthew Smith’s field with his brother and sister when he spotted Smith about 100 yards away remounting his bicycle and soon afterwards heard a loud bang and later discovered that Matthew Smith had fallen off his bicycle. Jimmy Meehan Taxi Driver Cavan gave evidence of being on the way to Drumcrave School when he came across the injured man lying in the middle of the road with a deep gash over his right eye. He took him to the side of the road and called to McCabe’s to call Father PJ Gargan and Dr Jack Sullivan who gave evidence that the dead man died soon after falling from the bicycle, death was due to shock and hemorrhaging caused by a heavy fall from the bicycle. He had a deep gash over his right eye and was dead about thirty minutes when he examined him at 3:30. Bernard Lynch gave evidence of seeing Matthew Smith and later Jimmy Meehan on the road and there was no further traffic during the time he was working in his field. John Kennedy Fagan’s foreman of the Jury joined Superintendent McCague and Paddy Cusack Coroner in sympathizing with the brothers sisters and other relatives and friends of the dead man. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh are to meet Pope John XXIII at the end of their state visit to Italy. As Princess Elizabeth she met Pope Pius XII in 1951 with her new husband the Duke of Edinburgh. King George V met the Pope in 1923 while King Edward VII met the Pope in 1903.
Cavan Angler’s Club 1961 Chairman Michael J Smith Secretary Sean Young Assistant Secretary Norman Cinnamond Treasurer Johnny Donohoe. Committee Father Malachy Byrne now CC in Laragh Dr BT Cullen M/S Vincent Bartley Tommy Donohoe Onslow Bredin Tom McConville John Smith Charlie Leddy and Brendan Coulter. The outgoing Chairman Father Malachy Byrne said that the boat building class was in session at Cavan Technical School under Finian O Callaghan and that the Club were assisting Cavan Tourist Association in promoting fishing to the tourists particularly in the UK. The Club were in credit to the tune of £23-15-9 announced the hard working Treasurer Tommy Donohoe.
Saint Patrick’s College beat Saint Mary’s Dundalk 8-4 to 0-1 in the first round Ulster Junior Rannafast Cup in absolutely appalling conditions at the new pitch at the College complex. Paddy Lyons 2-0 Michael Fagan 2-0 Niall Brady 2-0 Joe Leydon 1-1 D Comey 1-1 and Philip Fitzsimmons 0-2. Saint Pat’s led by 6-2 to 0-1 at the interval with A O Reilly scoring Dundalk’s only point of the game.
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Cavan under the auspices of Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan will be led by a colour party from Cavan FCA who will assemble opposite the Courthouse. Well known local steward Tommy Reilly ‘The Regal’ is parade marshal while after the parade Irish dancing competitions will take place in both the Protestant Hall and Town Hall.
Death of Rosemary Wynne Teffia Park Longford a member of the well known Republican Family Brady’s Cavan House. She was area Captain Cumann Na Mbhan and sister of Patrick and the late Edward Cavan House. The house was raided by the RIC and Cavan Militia as it was a well known safe house for Republican’s on the run. Funeral from Saint Mel’s Cathedral to Ballymacormac cemetery.
:CYMS Whist Winners Town Hall. Top score Susan Smith Tullyvin (£50),1st lady Mrs J Sheridan Cavan,2nd Lady Mrs Jerome Casey Cavan,3rd Mary Daly Cootehill,4th Kathleen Andrews Milltown,5th Mary Lovett Cavan:1st Gent P Traynor Killaney Carrickmacros,2nd Gent Dr F Burke Cavan,3rd James Kane Carrickmacross,4th Patrick Rawe Dundalk and 5thThomas McBride Carrickmacross.
Same Week; Death of Michael Burns 6 Mons Terrace. Veteran of World War 1. Well known over a wide area he was extremely popular. Survived by his wife sons daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killeshandra.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Gwen Arnold and Owen McGovern NT E/W AG Hunt and Joan O Hanlon.
‘The Visitation’ Medical Missionaries promotional film is showing on Sunday at 8:30 and 3:30 pm in the Town Hall Cavan
The recital at Cavan’s Gramophone Society was given by Father AB McGrath and next week the recital will be given by Maeve McDonald.
County Cavan Darts League now forming entry forms and particulars from John McDowell Secretary ‘Old Mill Bar’.
March 11th 1961:Death of Edward O Reilly 41 College Street in the Surgical Hospital just two months after he was involved in a serious road accident just outside Crosskeys as he made his way from Ballyjamesduff on the wet slippery Road crossing a ditch and ending up in a nearby field on Christmas Eve. His daughter Marie and Surgeon Paddy Maloney gave evidence that death was due to kidney failure brought on by pneumonia as a result of injuries received in a car crash on Christmas Eve 1960. John P Kennedy Fegan’s the Foreman of the Jury joined with Superintendent McCague and Paddy Cusack Coroner in sympathising with the relatives and friends of the deceased. . He was a very well known truck driver with ‘ESSO’. Predeceased by his wife Anne he is survived by his sons daughters brothers and sisters. Father P J Gargan officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies Cemetery.
Father Charles Travers MA Saint Patrick’s College will lecture this week on the ‘Ireland of 1860’ at the lectures sponsored by Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan in the Technical School Cavan.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E;W Mrs Orr and Mr Galbrath.
Work stops on the ill fated Temperance Hall at the Presbytery recently vacated in controversial circumstances by Cavan CYMS . The experts at the National Museum were alerted by local well known highly respected Dr Philip O Connell but indicated that they had no interest in examining the intricate caves and tunnels that ran under the building to the Gallows Hill. Later a wall was built to replace the famous Temperance Hall.
Saint Patrick’s College are seeking their 6th McRory Cup when they play Saint Eunan’s Letterkenny who are appearing in their 3rd McRory Cup Final without success to date. The venue is Irvinstown county Fermanagh with Percy McCooey Monaghan referee.
Surgeon BT Cullen lands the fish of the season on a Connemara Black fly in Lough Sheelin. The beautiful brown trout weighing 7 ½ lbs was landed in the presence of his gilly Paddy Murphy..
Death of John Neary 3 Vernon Gardens Clontarf after a short illness. Born in Beleek county Fermanagh in 1891 he was educated at Drumcrave and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan .He lost his sight at the age of sixteen and the rest of his life was devoted to the service of the blind. He was founder member of the National Council for the Blind in 1921 and was the first secretary of the organisation. Introduced the first Braille magazine and introduced Braille printing to Ireland after meeting world famous Dr Helen Keller in New York. Current President of Saint Patrick’s College Cavan PPU. His parents were Butchers in Town Hall Street where he was a great friend of the legendary Peter Paul Brady who was also afflicted with blindness and toured the country raising funds for the newly formed NCBI. John was a past president of the Dublin Esperanto Club. Survived by his wife Lillian sons Michael and John daughters Frances and Lily brothers James and John sister Rose. Funeral took place to Glasnevin cemetery.
Ulster GAA Convention in the Courthouse is addressed by Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn Bishop of Kilmore.
March 18th 1961 Phil Brady from Legway Bridge captain of the Saint Patrick’s College McRory Cup team is pictured receiving the trophy from Rev Brother GC O Doherty Abbey CBS Newry and Secretary Ulster College’s Board after Saint Pat’s had comprehensively beaten Saint Eunan’s College Letterkenny to record their sixth success in the competition. Cool long kicking defenders towering and industrious midfield eager and methodical forwards won the day for Saint Pats who ran out winners by 1-13 to 0-4 for Saint Eunan’s Letterkenny who showed only flashes of their true form in the third quarter when Cavan took their foot off the accelerator only to regain dominance and run out easy winners. Brian McElhenny ‘the will of the wisp’ Cavan forward settled his team mates with an opportunistic goal in the 16th minute and from there to the end Cavan were never extended. Man of the Match was the towering Ray Carolan who got great support at midfield from his partner Charlie Flynn. Jimmy Stafford was superb at full back receiving blanket cover from his wing men Thomas Young and Peter Pritchard. Philip McMenamin was brilliant at centre half back blotting out the threat from Eunan’s star man Tony McDevitt and was ably assisted by the captain Phil Brady and Frank Farrelly. Patrick McNamee took the place of the injured Pat Gaffney and in the reshuffle was placed on the edge of the square where he wrought havoc with his towering height breaking down balls to his flying forward colleagues Tom Sheridan Brian Kennedy Brian McElhenny Brian Boylan and Tommy Monahan who were on ‘song’ all afternoon. Cathal Toal inspired confidence all afternoon and he was soundness personified in the Saint Pat’s goal. Team Cathal Toal Thomas Young Jimmy Stafford Phil Brady Philip McMcmenamin Frank Farrelly Charlie Flynn Ray Carolan Tom Sheridan Brian Kennedy Brian Boylan Brian McElhenny Paddy McNamee and Tommy Monahan.
Death of Maria Elliott at the residence of her niece Mrs James Dawson Keadue Lodge . Extremely popular she had a host of friends in Cavan and was a leading exhibitor at Cavan Show for many years. Her husband the late John Elliott was Station Master at Cavan Station for many years. The funeral from Cavan Presbyterian Church was large and representative reflecting the deep regard her family were held in Cavan and surrounding areas.
Cavan Angler’s Club 1st competition of the season was held in Laragh where Chairman of the Club Father JM Byrne is a most popular curate having served in Cavan for many years Winner was Sean Brady Tullyco 2nd Sean Young Cavan and 3rd Andy McEntee Cavan.
Maeve McDonald gives the recital at well attended and appreciative Cavan Gramophone Society with Angela Clarke giving the recital next week.
Fair demand good with adequate stocks. Yearling stores £30-£35 two year old £45-£52 three year old £55-£65 colts and fillies £42-10-£47-10-0 working horses £45-£50 donkeys £8-£12 and knackers £50-£60 each.
Outstanding success by Surgeon PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt as they win the prestigious Dr BT Cullen Cup at County Cavan Bridge Club. Forty six pairs from Dublin Drogheda Dundalk Navan Kells Longford Virginia and Armagh competed. The trophy was presented to the two winners by Dr BT and Maura Cullen while the Mitchell Cup was won by N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Maureen McDonald E/W Rev Father McGovern Newry and Michael Harding Cavan.
March 25th 1961 Well known local historian Father Charles Travers gives the lecture at Cavan Technical School entitled ‘Ireland of the 1860s’ sponsored by Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan, Michael Harding presided.
Church and State gather in Saint Patrick’s and Saint Colman’s Cathedral in Armagh to celebrate the 1,500th Anniversary since the death of the National Apostle Saint Patrick. The solemn pontifical Mass was celebrated by the Papal Legate Cardinal McIntyre of Los Angles assisted by Cardinal John Dalton Primate of All Ireland Cardinal Godfrey Bishop of Westminster and Primate of England and Wales and Cardinal Cushing Archbishop of Boston. In attendance in this patrician year were President De Velera Taoiseach Sean Lemass members of the diplomatic corps forty three bishops and archbishops including Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn representing the Diocese of Kilmore.
Cavan rugby team to play Dungannon in the Royal School field. J Hand R Black Norman Cinnamond J McMyler Derek Morris B Wall C Shakelton GV Maloney D Harrison Phil Cullivan Norman Moore N Breen K McKay B Rafferty B Comiskey and C Comiskey.
Kilmore soccer team easily account for Redhills in the latter’s ground on Saint Patrick’s Day winning a thrilling encounter 4-0. Ken Morris 2 Derek Morris and Jim Lyndsey were on target for the visitors.
Saint Patrick’s College bidding for their 1at Hogan Cup win play the Champions Saint Jarlath’s Tuam in the All Ireland Semi Final at Pearse Park Longford on Sunday. Saint Jarlath’s have match winners in Mayo minor stars John Morley and Gerry Prendergast while Saint Pat’s are weakened by the continuing absence of Pat Gaffney knee injury and flying wing forward star who is a late defection from the line up that defeated Saint Eunan’s Letterkenny in the McRory Cup Final.
Huge attendances at all Masses in the Cathedral for the feast of our National Apostle eight o clock Father Sean Reilly Saint Patrick’s College ten Children’s Mass Father AB McGrath. Joe Dolan Adm was the celebrant of the Solemn High Mass at 11:30 am with Fathers James Carroll deacon PJ McManus sub deacon and Father Patrick J Gargan mc
Pike fishing competition at Bakersbridge sponsored by Cavan District Tourist Association 1st PJ Reilly Portaliffe 8 lbs 4 ozs 2nd Mick Crosby Bridge Street 4 lbs 8 ozs 3rd Mick Finegan 4 lbs 4 ozs. There was over fifty competitors.
This week’s lecture in the Technical School will be given by well known GAA writer Padraic Purcell entitled ‘The History of the GAA’
Leslie Mullen Danesfort fishing at Rann catches a specimen trout weighing 3lbs 14 ozs at the same spot he hooked and landed the record 9 lbs 3 oz trout last year. He was spinning using a Blue Devon.
Sligo Drama Circle capture the premier award at the 17th Cavan Drama Festival with their production of ‘To Live in Peace’ wins the Dr Patrick Lyons Perpetual trophy. Best producer was Sligo’s Joe Flood while Paddy Dooney formerly Cavan players captured the best actor award for Sligo. Vera Walls Rush CYMS won the award for best actress.
Death of John Martin Farnham Hotel and native of Redhills at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He was one of Cavan’s best loved characters and served in the Farnham with the Tully family for many years as Night Porter. He had an outstanding tenor voice and could always be relied on for a couple of well delivered numbers in a sing song. During the Emergency he was assistant group leader Cavan LDF. Outstanding golfer he won many of the prizes at County Cavan Golf Club and was a member there for many years. Survived by his brothers uncles and a large circle of friends. Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery.
Death of John ‘Jack’ Sheridan Drumelis. He was a farm labourer and was extremely well known and highly popular in the Farnham area where he enjoyed fishing in the nearby River Erne and was an excellent skittles player. Survived by his brothers sisters and large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Austin Brady Publican Ballyhaise buys the seventy acre residential farm of Archie Shiels Ardamagh Ballyhaise for a consideration of £2.500 with PJ O Reilly Milltown Auctioneer.
April 1st 1961:Saint Pat’s Cavan hammered by Saint Jarlath’s Tuam in the Hogan Cup semi final 5-9 to 1-8 at Longford’s Pearse Park. Conceding a soft goal in the opening seconds Saint Pat’s were six points down after only six minutes but fought back to put a respectable face on the score with the Saint Jarlath’s Tuam attack rampant and running rings around a poor sedentary Cavan defence who conceded three more goals in the second quarter to leave Jarlath’s leading by 4-6 to 1-1 at half time -the Cavan goal again scored by Ballyconnell poacher supreme Brian McElhenny. Joe Leydon came on for a strangely lack lustre John T O Reilly in the second half and steadied up the Saint Pat’s team. John Morley and Robbie O Connell lorded it at midfield against the young inexperienced Charlie Flynn and Ray Carolan supplying their forwards with ample supply to continually torture the tottering Cavan defence.
Mary Shanaghy eldest daughter of Stephen Lisdarn and Cavan Post Office is conferred with her SRN in London.
The Easter Vigil this year will take place at 10:45 pm while the Holy Thursday Evening Mass followed by the procession to the altar of repose will take place at 7 o clock.
April 8th 1961:Death of Packy Cullen (43) (weigh master and caretaker of Cavan Town Hall) after a long illness. He was a founder member of Cavan Fire Brigade and attended at the Convent Fire of 1943 when thirty four children and one adult lost their lives. His parents were also caretakers of the Town Hall and Packy was also engaged in farming and dairying. He was chief steward at the pictures in Cavan Town Hall shown by Ned McKiernan. Coffin borne on the Fire Brigade engine to his final resting place in Killygarry. He is survived by his wife May sons John Brian Dennis Jim and daughter Marie.
Child for every day of the year as 365 children are confirmed at Cavan Cathedral by the Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn.
April 15th 1961:Yuri Gagarin 27 year old Russian Army Major is the first man in space after being fired by a Russian rocket to circle the earth once at a speed of 18,000 MPH in his 4 ½ ton space ship named ‘Vostoch’. He stayed in Space a total of 89 minutes reaching an altitude of between 108-187 miles above the earth’s surface before landing safely in Western Russia. John F Kennedy and Harold Macmillan of Britain are among the first to offer congratulations to the Russian Government as Yuri is hailed as the ‘New Columbus’ as the dream becomes a reality. The Russians announce a little prematurely that their next aim is to put a man in orbit around the moon.
Corlurgan National School is at last reopened by Bishop Quinn after it was burnt to the ground in 1956. Pictured are Paddy Doherty Contractor Mrs E Crotty NT Bishop Austin Quinn Lily O Reilly Principal . Mass was later celebrated in one of the new classrooms by Father AB McGrath assisted by Fathers PJ Gargan PJ McManus and Father Joe Dolan Adm. The new two classroom state of the art school cost £16,000 tor erect.
Same week: Address of welcome presented to the all Ireland champions Down in the Ulster Arms Hotel prior to their victory over Cavan in the Dr.McKenna Cup.
Sheelin Shamrock costing £19,500 is officially opened by the Minister for Lands Mr O Moran . Later a fleet of 11 boats are blessed and launched by Father Troy PP Mountnuggent .
Central Council make the definitive judgement that after appeals to Cavan County Board and the Ulster Council the disputed 1960 County Senior Championship Final between Bailieborough and Ballinagh must be replayed.
Death of Kate Lawlor Derry league Butlersbridge at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge to Annagh cemetery.
Death of the legendary Joe Kelly owner of the lands adjoining Annagh Lake. Extremely well known he operated a membership fee of 5/- per family or six pence for day trippers to the sandy beaches of Annagh Lake. Predeceased by his sister who also acted as steward and collector the funeral took place from Saint Aidan’s Church to Clonovey cemetery.
Rev Aubrey Given SJ Professor of Medieval Irish History at UCD will speak on ‘The Diocese of Kilmore in the 12th Century’ at the Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan series of lectures in the Technical School Farnham Street.
Cavan Bridge N/S Cyril Arnold and Mrs M O Sullivan and E/W Surgeon PD Maloney and AG Hunt.
Fair Whitehead bull calves £15-£20 yearlings £26-£32 two year old £45-£50 three year olds £65-£75 milch cows £42-£52 working horses £50-55 colts and fillies £45-55 ponies £30-40 bonhams £10-£12 per pair carrying sows £30-£35.
Virginia and Cavan tie in Bridge Final (team of four) at Lake View Hotel Virginia but Virginia now go forward to represent Cavan in the All Ireland Team of Four Bridge Championships in Dublin. Virginia S McQuade W Elliott O O Reilly and T Greene while Cavan were represented by Kathleen Sullivan Dermot Morgan Rev Father Sean O Reilly and Maureen McDonald.
Sudden and unexpected death of Austin Cosgrove Butlersbridge aged only 22 at a New York Hospital following a routine operation. Only emigrated five months ago. He was leading apprentice mechanic in Smith’s Garage and was placed first in Ireland in his final exams at Cavan Technical School. As a fully qualified mechanic his skills were in great demand both here at home and in New York where he was employed in a garage. Son of John Cosgrove his remains were flown home for burial from Saint Aidan’s Church to the New cemetery.
April 22nd 1961 Saint Philomena is wiped off the list of Saints by the Vatican who say that no such person ever existed. Her feast day on September 9th is not to be honoured and a Church near Naples are ordered to dedicate their Church to some other Saint.
Jim McDonnell scores all his sides eight points in Drung’s defeat to Drumalee who won their Junior League clash on the score 5-5 to 0-8. Close game until the last quarter until the heavy underfoot conditions at Drumalee sapped the energy of the visitors who leaked four goals in the last quarter. Frankie Walsh 2 goals H P O Reilly 1 goal Brian Gaffney 2 goal with Donie Fay lethal from heavy placed balls. Tommy Molloy and Jim McDonnell were Men of the Match.
Cully’s amusement arcade visits Cavan Egg Market where there is something for everyone and £1,000 in cash prizes all in aid of Parochial Funds.
Death of Mrs Isobella Conlon Mons Terrace at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan . She was a sister of the late Patrick Scollans Drumbo. Large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Cullies cemetery.
Twin calves are born to a cow the property of Tom McCarren Brookvale after being artificially inseminated.
Captain’s Mr J Mansfield’s prize at Cavan Bridge Club is won by N/S Maureen Cullen and Kathleen Brady E/W Maureen McDonald and RT McCarthy. The prizes were presented by Surgeon Paddy Maloney and Gerry Hunt still basking in the joy of their recent BT Cullen Open win when the pair demonstrated that they were among the foremost partnerships in Ireland.
Old Mill Bar second team are soundly trashed by the Woodford Bar Ballyconnell while the Commercial Bar B side are easily disposed of by a resurgent Yukon Bar Belturbet in the Cavan Darts League. The Commercial A side will look for better fortune when they visit Tommy Reilly’s in Killeshandra.
April 29th 1961 Mechanical rail lifter speeds up the demise of the Cavan-Clones Railway line.
Mighty Avons Showband celebrate their 1st Birthday in a packed Town Hall on Thursday 4th May l. Many spot prizes and admission a very modest 5/-.
Emile Harris famous British pop star is photographed with ‘The Three Checkmates’ and ‘The Fordettes’ as he stops off in Cavan on his way to an engagement in Belfast. He enjoyed a meal in the Farnham Hotel Cavan where many local fans queued up for his autograph.
Joseph Maguire leading New York Democrat accompanied by his wife and son Joseph a native of Enniskillen county Fermanagh and leading restaurateur and developer in New York city stops over with his friends Paddy and Alice Elliott 57 Church Street. Founder of the Fermanagh Association in New York he is a noted fiddler and brother of the celebrated musician John Maguire Enniskillen. He is a personal friend of the well known Canadian uranium magnate Matt Gilroy a native of Derrylin.
Centenary celebrations being organised for the 29th May for Poor Clare Convent Cavan which was founded in 1861.
“Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan your Hoover Agent Phone Cavan 88.”
Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne 1961 Patron Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn President P O Connell MSc PhD Clonmel Chairman Tom J Barron NT Bailieboro Vice Chairman BC O Mordha Cootehill Treasurer Brid Sheridan Cavan County Library Sec Rev Father Frank McKiernan Saint Patrick’s College Committee Fathers Augustine Leydon Patrick Brady Rev WF Drury Dr Brian Galligan Seamus Dolan NT J Gilheaney NT J Gillick Owen McGovern NT L Kelly Michael Neary B O Reilly and Bernard Stacey BA.
May 6th 1961 Pictured are Con A Smith Tom Clarke and Terry O Dowd admiring the 2,000th rebuilt tractor assembled by Smith’s Garage Cavan.
Hugh Gough and Brendan Coulter are pictured with their record 95 lbs of pike caught by them on Lough Erne.
South East Cavan Old IRA make a presentation to their former leader Dr Michael A Cooney who is retiring as County Cavan MOH at a very well attended function in the Railway Hotel Cavan.
Dilemma for Cavan Urban Council as several of the tenants from Saint Phelim’s Place apply for permission to erect garages at their houses. The County Manager is in favour of building the garages and increasing the rent Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor says that if the Council allow the tenants to build the houses themselves they will be looking for compensation when they move on while Maurice Jackson Vice Chairman says that the Council should be concentrating on building houses and forgetting the garages!
Phil Donohoe is pictured with his proud young son Desmond after the popular Bridge Street Butcher won 1st Prize and the beautiful purpose built boat in the Sheelin Shamrock fishing competition to celebrate the opening of the new hotel on the shores of Lough Sheelin. Phil’s winning catch was a brown trout weighing 5lbs 9 ozs Michael J Smith Drumalee was 2nd with a trout weighing 3lbs 3ozs.
Death of Matthew ‘Matt’ Donohoe College Street well known Cavan plumber at his residence. Member of an old distinguished Cavan family. He was a leading member of Cavan Slashers and served as both a player and official with the club. He was a great Cavan Gael and as a mark of respect all GAA games in the county were postponed last Sunday. Took an active part in Church affairs and was a leading member of the Old Cathedral Choir and Cavan Choral Group under his friend and neighbour Father Willie Buchanan a native of Bridge Street. Life time member of Cavan Cathedral Holy Family Confraternity. He is survived by his wife and three sons Patrick C Treasurer Cavan County Board GAA Matthew and Joe two brothers James Anglo Celt Andy New York and one sister Mrs J Farrell Military Row. Father PJ McManus CC presided at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery.
Poor Clare Convent Cavan Centenary Committee President Dr BT Cullen Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick Vice Chairman Seamus Gilheaney Secretary Tom McKenna Assistant Secretary Carmel McDonald and Treasurer Leo Keogan.
Death of Frank Galligan Behey a former member of the GNR staff . Very popular with all classes and creeds. He was an active member of Drumcrave Band and in his youth a playing member of Behey Benburbs later switching his allegiances to the newly formed Drumalee GFC of which he was a leading official. Never missed a game in Drumalee or Breffni Park he was a frequent visitor to Croke Park when Cavan were involved in the closing stages of the All Ireland series. He is survived by his relatives and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Retirement of Garda John McSherry a member of the Garda for 37 years .He was a most efficient and courteous officer and was extremely popular in the town. Native of Dromahaire county Leitrim he was a member of the 1st Sligo Brigade Old IRA and was a Captain in the Irish Army before joining the Garda in 1924. He served in Glenamaddy Ballymoe transferring to Stradone in 1930. He later served in Kingscourt Clones and Kilnaleck before coming to Cavan in 1947. He was one of the first tenants of the newly built Saint Phelim’s Place and both he and the family were very much part of the community in Cavan. He is leaving Cavan and will retire to Dublin.
Sean McCabe Billis spinning at Behey Lake catches a pike weighing 19 lbs which is one of the biggest fish ever caught in Behey Lake.
May 13th 1961:Historic meeting in the Vatican of Queen Elizabeth 2 of England and Pope John XXIII The Queen was “gowned to the feet in black with a black hip length veil concealing her face a diamond bracelet on gloved hands and double string of pearls at her throat”. Prince Philip wore his Admiral of the Fleet uniform as they were granted a private audience lasting over twenty minutes. At the end of the meeting Pope John presented the Queen with seven ancient Roman coins depicting seven different Emperoresses of Rome found in the Catacombs and Vatican stamp albums for the Royal children. Queen Elizabeth then presented the Pope with a valuable walking cane and three signed photographs of the British Royal family in silver frames.
Commander Alan Sheperd becomes the first American in space when his ‘Redstone’ Capsule weighing one ton blasts off from Cape Canaveral in Florida shooting up to 115 miles above the earth lasting fifteen minutes before plunging back into the Pacific Ocean where an armada of ships were there to pick him up. The Rocket and Alan were then winched from the sea and brought to a nearby aircraft carrier where Commander Sheperd’s first words to the crew were “boy what a ride”. He was later given a tumultuous welcome in Washington before being presented with the Congressional medal of honour by President John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
Wettest April since records began at Kevitt Castle Crossdoney where Alfred Myles Smith Solicitor reports that April 1961 was the wettest ever with 4.65 inches of rain on 21 rainy days while in April 1960 only 1.74 inches fell on 13 rainy days. The wettest day was the 22nd April 1961 when an amazing 1.10 inches fell.
Death of the very popular Michael Foynes at his residence Butlersbridge. He was a County Council Overseer and was equally popular with his colleagues and powers that be in Cavan Courthouse. He took an active part in the War of Independence from 1916 and was interred with nine of his Butlersbridge colleagues in Ballykinlar including his late brother Thomas. After Independence he took the Republican side in the Civil War and at his death was President of Butlersbridge branch Fianna Fail. He served in the LDF for the duration of the Emergency 1939-1945. He was brother of John Foynes the well known poet who composed ballads to celebrate Cavan’s five All Ireland triumphs. His son Rev Aidan Foynes Saint Kieran’s Kilkenny will be ordained priest in June. He is survived by his three sons Rev Aidan Kilkenny William USA Michael Butlersbridge three daughters Mrs J Greenan Ballinacargey Elizabeth and Brigid Butlersbridge two brothers John Butlersbridge James Manchester one sister Mrs MA Flanagan Butlersbridge. Saint Aidan’s Church was packed to an overflowing capacity with the coffin draped in the tricolour and a guard of honour of his colleagues in the Old IRA under Charlie O Reilly County Council. The Mass and final prayers were recited by Father PJ McManus CC. Burial took place in the New cemetery with Cmdt Sean Sheridan rendering the last honours at the graveside.
Cavan Gaels and Crosserlough qualify for the 1960 County Cavan League Final with wins over Ballinagh and Bailieboro Shamrock’s. The Gaels accounted for Bailieboro 1-9 to 1-6 after the two teams were tied at 1-1 each at the interval. Sterling displays from Mick Ryan Hugo Cafferty Jim Meehan and Colm Smith in defence while Seamus Keevans was outstanding at midfield Kevin and Con Smith Jimmy Sheridan Paddy Maguire and Cathal Young were magnificent in attack and were all on target. Referee Mick Higgins.
Patsy McConnell is the winner of the first billiards tournament sponsored by Cavan CYMS in their new home at the ‘Hut’. Patsy beat the gallant Jim Fay in a close sporting encounter and was later presented with the Father PJ Gargan Cup presented by the donor.
Cavan Tourist Association announce that well known Bridge Street business man Packy Joe Lee has presented a cup to be awarded to the person who catches the heaviest fish in the Cavan area while the Mick Clarke Cup will be presented to the person catching the heaviest rudd. The association are presently erecting road signage to the local fishing spots for the benefit of the visiting anglers.
Death of Mrs Louise Manning Rossa Place wife of Inspector Manning in a Dublin Hospital . The family lived in Ballyconnell before transferring to Cavan where he served as Sergeant. She was a friendly decent woman well known for her religious fervour and Christian charity. She is survived by her husband four young children brothers and sisters. Funeral from the Cathedral to Newtownforbes cemetery was large and representative reflecting the deep regard in which the family are held in the area. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated.
James McMahon eldest son of Jack and Mrs McMahon Emmett Place has died in England where the funeral took place during the week.
Cavan Fair Yearlings £28-£32 milch cows £50-£60 springers £65-£75 working horses £55-£60 colts and fillies £40-£50 ponies £35-£40.
Over 1,000 children from schools all over the Diocese are expected to take part in the School’s Choral Festival on May 17th and 18th. Mary McGoldrick NT Poor Clare Convent is Festival Director. The festival was opened by Father AB McGrath in the unavoidable absence of the Bishop of Kilmore Most Rev Dr Quinn.
Fossetts Circus starring recording star Nita Norry and new elevated ring is postponed due to gale force winds. Aficionados head to Cootehill for Monday’s sell out show.
May 20th 1961:Death of Mary Gauthier Military Row widow of Henry (train driver with GNR).Survived by her son Julien and daughter Honoria Smith Saint Patrick’s Terrace (John Smith’s Mother).
Over 1,000 children representing thirty six groups from all over the Diocese compete in School’s Liturgical Festival in the Town Hall. Among the pictures are the Convent School String Quartet. The festival was opened by Father A B McGrath in the unavoidable absence of the Bishop. Father Joe Dolan Adm Myrtle Henderson Cavan Presbyterian Church Rev Mr Black ex Superintendent Joe Murray and Mrs Nancy Brady were among the judges and reported that “the standard was of the very highest, reflecting great credit to the pupils and teachers participating.
Loreto Sports sponsored by the Past Pupils Union Time Race 1 Alice Donohoe 2 Mary Cullivan 3 Una Clarke Three Legged Race 1 Kitty Brady 2 Sheila Brady 3 Sheila Sullivan and 4th Terri Dungan. Slow Bicycle Jean Flynn 2 Mary Cullivan 3rd Eileen Gilroy. .Sack Race 1 Deidre Conlon 2nd Kitty Brady 3rd Susan Reilly. 100 metres flat 1st Kathleen Keenan 2nd Aíne Sullivan 3rd Grace Corrigan. Catch The Train 1st Sheila Scullion 2nd Frances Sullivan 3rd Sheila Brady. Hockey Double 1st Frances Sullivan 2nd Alice Donohoe 3rd Dolie Smith. 100 yards Junior Kitty Brady Madeline O Brien 3rd Josephine McCann. Musical Chairs 1st Ann Leonard 2nd Eileen Gilroy and 3rd Mary Bartley. Book and Balloon Mary Bartley 2nd Deidre Conlon and 3rd Kitty Brady. The school staged a gymnastic display showing grace and rhythm in drill exhibitions captured in picture by Breda Carthy who is a pupil at Loreto College. Loreto Past Pupils Union 1961 President Rita Kenny nee Sullivan Belturbet Vice President Mrs Gus Kenny Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Kathleen Murray Committee Mrs PJF McDwyer Mrs WN Dungan Nee Reilly Joan O Hanlon Brid Sheridan Mrs E McCabe Bella Power M Maguire and Maura Baxter.
Edward Foster Market Square has special offer of a new oak wardrobe with outer mirror.
Pupils from Saint Felim’s Boy’s School parade to Mass led by the school’s flagelot band for the feast of Saint De La Salle where the Mass was celebrated by Father Joe Dolan Adm and music was supplied by the school choir with Father AB McGrath on the organ.
Same Week: Tony Doyle (17) Emmett Place leaves for Illinois to further his skills at breeding Irish wolfhounds. He is eldest son of Ettie Doyle Rossa Place and the late Pete Doyle. He is going to the USA to work at the kennels of Mrs Dorothy Groverman- Ellis extensive breeder of Cairn terriers and Irish wolfhounds. Having received a present of an Irish wolfhound from his good friend Pat O Neill Sports Editor Anglo Celt Tony has already exported pups to the USA and South Africa.
John Brady CSSP on holidays from the mission fields in South Africa with his family and parents Mr and Mrs James Brady Corawelis. He was last home five years ago.
May 27th 1961 All systems go for first Ulster Fleadh in Cavan town in July. Sean McMonagle Ulster Secretary and Brian O Donnell Chairman are loud in their praise of the advance arrangements.
Paddy Carroll and Fintan Ginnity are seen presenting a new Ford Popular car CID 717 to Mrs Donal McGovern Swellan winner of the weekly Gael Linn Jackpot.
Patrick Sullivan College Street home on holiday for the first time in forty years. Fought in the IRA from 1916 to 1921. He was involved on a daring attack on a police van releasing IRA prisoners in transit to Glasgow gaol. His father was a well known highly respected Cooper in Cavan town.
Charles Fay buys the adjoining premises of the late Betty Gannon for £1,800.Colm Smith was the Auctioneer. Tom Fitzpatrick acted for the purchaser and Alfred Myles Smith had carriage of sale.
Allen’s Main Street having disposed of their premises to PJ O Reilly Milltown Auctioneer are now offering their stock of modern shoes and boots at give away prices.
President De Velera leads the distinguished guests at the centenary celebrations of the Poor Clare Convent. High Mass will be at 11 and Bishop Quinn will preside. After Mass the Bishop will bless the new site purchased by the Order for the erection of a state of the art Primary School. Among the distinguished guest will be Bishop of Meath Most Rev Dr Kyne who is a brother of the Mother Abbess the Lord Abbott of Kilnacrott Felim C Colwell CRP and Paddy Smith Minister for Agriculture.
June 3rd 1961:Cavan Gaels captained by Cathal Young beat Crosserlough 2-07 to 1-09 to win the Cavan Senior League. Despite a poor display by their midfield pair the Gaels gained control in the third quarter scoring point after unanswered point. Only four late points from the youthful Brian Boylan saved Crosserlough from a much heavier defeat. The introduction of Jim Meehan who did not line out at the start due to a recurring knee injury at half time was the difference between the two sides as Crosserlough led the Gael’s 1-3 to 0-5 despite the town team playing with a strong wind in the first half. Colm Smith and Mick Ryan were outstanding in defence while the attack sparkled in the second half with Young Sheridan Smiths Con and Kevin prominent. Team John O Rourke Hugo Cafferty Colm Smith Johnny Byrnes Tony McConnell M Brenan Mick Ryan Seamus Keevans Con Smith John McVeety Kevin Smith Phil Murray Paddy Maguire Jimmy ‘Inky’ Sheridan and Cathal Young Captain. Sub Jimmy Meehan
Over 2,000 take part in Corpus Christi procession in beautiful weather in flag and bunting bedecked Cavan town. Many of the residents displayed altars and the scent of flowers was everywhere. Small girls with baskets showered flower petals in the path of the Blessed Sacrament carried by the Bishop assisted by Fathers Felim McGovern and Bob McCabe. Benediction was imparted at the Cathedral with John P Smith sounding the salute on the trumpet.
Alfred Myles Smith Kevitt Castle weather station points out that 2.79 inches of rain fell in May on 15 wet days as compared to 2.80 on 16 wet days in May 1960.
Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman Cavan Urban Council presents an address of welcome to President Eamonn De Velera as he arrives to participate in the centenary celebrations at the Poor Clare Convent. The town was bedecked in the Papal colours for the occasion celebrating the centenary of the foundation of the convent on the 29th May 1861. At the invitation of Dr Browne three nuns from the Poor Clare Convent in Newry set out for Cavan to found a school “for the education and salvation of the little ones of our Lord”. Sister Mary Ignatius Carey Mother Abbess Sister Mary Anthony Denver Sister Mary Patrick McEneaney. In 1865 they expanded to found an orphanage and in 1869 the orphanage was certified as an Industrial School. The Convent was so successful that within a short period of time another Poor Clare’s Convent was founded in Ballyjamesduff. In 1881 the foundation stone of the new Chapel was blessed. In February 1943 34 orphans and one adult lost their lives when the orphanage went on fire. In 1944 Bishop Patrick Lyons blessed the foundation stone of the new orphanage In 1957 Mother Cecilia Jones opened a new Secondary School later acquiring Sullivan’s shop as the numbers increased. The site of the Poor Clare Convent was originally a Market House which accommodated Cavan Market. Later it was taken over by the legendary Edward ‘Ned’ O Hagan who opened a livery post and stage coach stop as the only mode of travel was by horse. In the adjoining premises the first edition of the Anglo Celt was printed in 1846. The Poor Clare Order was founded by Saint Francis in 1212 and very shortly later a branch of the order was set up in Dublin At the centenary Mass and celebrations the sermon was preached by Father Joe Dolan PP VG Manorhamilton.
Patrick Dowd is appointed Town Clerk Drogheda .Native of Ardmagh Ballyhaise and former employee of Cavan County Council he served as Town Clerk Clones and later took up the same position in Cavan before being appointed Accountant Donegal County Council.
John O Reilly Saint Patrick’s Terrace fishing in Swellan Lake landed a pike using a No 8 voblex.
Aidan Foynes from Butlersbridge county Cavan is ordained a priest at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Kilkenny by Most Rev Dr Dunne. He is son of the late Mr and Mrs Michael Foynes Butlersbridge (his father died just six weeks ago). Father Foynes will serve in the Diocese of Saint Augustine Baltimore USA. Rev P Sullivan Denbawn was ordained for the Diocese of Kilmore at the same ceremony for the Diocese of Kilmore and is brother of Father M Sullivan Glasgow.
Joe McGovern suggests that the new housing estate at Drumnavanagh Cavan should be named ‘Boland Estate’ in honour of Freddie Boland the present President of the United Nations. The County Manager informs the Urban Council that the majority of the residents want the estate to be known as ‘Highfield Road’ and this was later unanimously agreed by the Council.
Mary Cullen wife of the late Patrick Cullen Caretaker of the Town Hall is appointed Caretaker at the weekly salary of thirty shillings per week. She will also be entitled to free electricity accommodation and use of a phone estimated to be worth a further £80 per annum !
Maurice Jackson and the Town Clerk will meet Lord Farnham with a view to negotiating the sale of the adjoining tennis court at the Town Hall.
Same Week: Death of Sarah McCabe widow of Joe 6 Saint Aidan’s Terrace.
June 10th 1961 Cathal Toal is presented with the trophy as the ‘Best all round athlete’ at Saint Patrick’s College Sport’s by CJ O Reilly President Saint Patrick’s College Union and a native of Granard county Longford. Three Legged Race Phil Brady and Thomas Young. Wheelbarrow Race Jimmy Stafford and Michael Gaynor. Sack Race Des Rafferty and Ray Carolan. Hop Step and Jump Brian McElhenny 2nd Cathal Toal and 3rd Niall Dungan. Mile Open Michael Gaynor Jimmy Stafford and Jim Reilly. Shot Putt Percy Gilchreest and 2nd Philip Fitzsimmons 3rd Glennon Walsh. 100 yards open Brendan Young 2nd Ray Carolan. 400 yards open Brian McElhenny 2nd Cathal Toal 3rd Jimmy Stafford High Jump Cathal Toal 2nd Noel Brady and 3rd Des Rafferty. Day Student’s 1st Tom Sheridan 2nd Frank McKiernan and 3rd Raymond Carroll
:Dermot Morgan and Airmid O Hanlon are Captains at County Cavan Golf Club where Noel Henderson Belturbet shoots 64 nett to just edge out Leo McDonald in the prestigious Breffni Trophy where there were 67 entries.
Princess Grace visits Ireland calling on President and Mrs De Velera at Arus an Uachtarainn. She is now the most titled person in Europe through her marriage to Price Rainier being twice a princess four times a duchess twice a marquis eight times a countess and five times a baroness. She and her daughter Caroline are welcomed as head of state of the tiny principality of Monaco.
June 17th 1961 Mick Sheridan TD first elected to Dail Eireann in 1932 will not seek election at the next General Election for health reasons. A man of the highest principles he was respected throughout the land and carries the best wishes of the community for his good health and long life in retirement.
Three sets of twins at Walter Smith’s Aughaconey Ballinagh Bernadette and Imelda Ann Veronica and Thomas and eight year old twins John Joe and Walter all pictured with their parents Walter and Mrs Smith. There are three other children Michael Teresa and Brian.
Saint Patrick’s College Sport’s committee 1961 Philip McMenamin Christie Sheridan Terry O Reilly Pat Heery John McKenna Noel Farrell and Richard Morgan.
Presentation to newly ordained Father Aidan Foynes from the people of Butlersbridge in the Hall where they presented him with a stole oil sticks pyx and a wallet of notes. Father Aidan is heading off to Saint Augustine’s Florida in August. Pictured are Paddy McGowan Vincent Bartley Father Aidan Foynes Mel Keaveney Father PJ Gargan who made the presentation Gerry Farrell and Tommy Browne.
Disabled Person’s Year inaugurated in Cavan by the Rehab Institute addressed by Doctor PJ Watters acting county MOH and J Cahill Director of the Institute.
£623 spent by Saint Vincent De Paul Cavan Branch over the last year in the service of the poor and destitute among us.
Drumcrave Fife and Drum Band committee meet in the Town Hall.
Death of the legendary Francis Tweedy ‘Ardvarna’ Farnham Road very well known Auctioneer Travel Agent and Draper opposite Dunne’s Stores (Manor Chemists). He had a deserved reputation of decency honesty and integrity in his dealings with the public . Suffered a grievous loss when his premises were burnt to the ground at Christmas 1960 when two of his tenants and two children had a miraculous escape on a rope ladder fitted by Mr Tweedy some fifty years previously. Mr and Mrs Cantwell and their two children escaped with only superficial injuries as Tweedy’s was burnt to the ground. Survived by his wife Lily one son Dessie and one daughter Mona McGahey married to Rev Gerard McGahey Dublin a native of Farnham Street. Funeral from Saint John’s Cavan Parish Church to Ballintemple.
Dispute over the manner of the appointments of Clerical Officers to Cavan County Council by the County Manager Dermot McCarthy. Maura B Reilly a university graduate and teacher in ‘Free to All’ deplores the lack of transparency with graduates being passed over for less well qualified but more politically aware candidates.
“The Abbey Pharmacy 26 Bridge Street proprietor Maura Baxter MPSI Phone Cavan 158”
June 24th 1961 His Eminence Cardinal Paolo Giobbe is the Papal Legate to the very successful and well attended Patrician Congress in Dublin with thousands thronging the footpaths to cheer him on his way from Dublin Airport to Arus an Uachtarainn. The highlight of the week was the solemn Pontifical High Mass celebrated in front of 80,000 people in Croke Park. The Cardinal Protector of the Norbertine Order, he paid a visit to Kilnacrott during his short stay where he was warmly welcomed by the Lord Abbott Felim Colwell and the community. The Papal Legate a smiling bearded distinguished person lit the Congress flame during a ceremony at the Pro Cathedral in Dublin.
Over 1,000 competitors and 2,000 spectators at the 21st Feis Erne in Belturbet with competitions in the Erne Cinema on both Saturday and Sunday. The parade was led by the De La Salle Flagelot Band Cavan .Bishop Austin Quinn presides at the Patrician Mass in a packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim. Father Felim McGovern Saint Patrick’s College was the celebrant assisted by Father PJ McManus CC. Father Torlac O Reilly deacon and Father Pat Brady sub deacon. The Proper of the Mass was sung by the Poor Clare Convent and the Ordinary was sung by the children of the Parish.
Saint Joseph’s Young Priest’s Society 1961 President Michael Harding Secretary Clare Brady Town Hall and Treasurer Mary McGoldrick NT Poor Clare Convent.
Legion of Mary pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Shrine in Knock with buses leaving the Imperial Hotel at 8 am.
Unveiling of the new Ford Consul 315 at Jackson’s Garage Showrooms. The guests were welcomed to the Reception by Maurice Jackson MD. Elegant four door in international class 11 horse power cruising at 60 mph and a generous 32.30 mpg.
July 1st 1961:Paddy Martin Church Street pictured on front page receives his silver pelican for the 7th pint of blood donated to the National Blood Transfusion Unit in the Protestant Hall where there was a record turn out of 420 donors. The session was organised by the local branch of the Red Cross.
New American Embassy in the Phoenix Park now under construction will be opened next year by the new President of the USA John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
Robert Briscoe Fianna Fail and a member of the Jewish community in Dublin is elected Lord Mayor of Dublin for the second time having held the office in 1956-1957.
Paddy O’ Reilly Fine Gael TD is elected Chairman of Cavan County Council with JC Cole elected Vice Chairman.
“Andrew Breslin Self Drive 51 Main Street has the largest fleet in the midlands”.
Tom Fitzpatrick Fine Gael is elected Chairman of Cavan Urban Council with Paddy Conaty Fianna Fail elected Vice Chairman.
After a lot of debate Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman proposes that the new private estate at Drumnavanagh be named ‘Highfield Road’ as agreed with the owners. John ‘Yankee’ Murray seconded and the name passes into history.
Liam Bogue and Mrs Augustine Kenny are the winners of the President’s Surgeon Bertie Cullen’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. Maisie Magee and John Dooley were Runners Up and over forty competed for the prize presented by Surgeon Bertie and Maura Cullen.
Recently reopened Corlurgan National School on CIE bus tour to Dublin taking in the National Museum the Zoo Dublin Airport and finishing at the seaside in Portmarnock.
New ‘Sport’s Centre’ opened by local Cavan entrepreneur Tommy McCormick includes tennis courts clock golf. Family subscription 10/- individual 5/- visitors 2/- per day.
July 8th 1961:Presentation from Drumcrave NS to Seamus Gilheaney NT (Retiring) in the Ulster Arms Hotel. Tickets available from McConnell’s 6 Ashe Street and Sean Young’s Newsagents Main Street.
Cumann Rinnce and Cabhan are 2nd in the long dance at the Fleadh Cheoil in Oldcastle while Una Healy a member of the Troop scoops the individual award. Cumann Rinnce were represented by John Reilly Una Healy Micheal Greenan Celeste Reilly Mel Doherty Eoin Fay Sarsfield Donohoe and Kathleen Lyons.
The 1st Ulster Fleadh Cheoil will take place in Cavan on the weekend of July 8th and 9th 1961. Ceilidhe in marquee by the McNamee Ceilidhe Band while the Doonaree and Jack Wate’s will supply the music at the closing Ceilidhe in the Town Hall at which the awards will be presented.
Sean ‘Spider’ Donohoe is married to Mary Attracta eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs James ?? at Saint Margaret Mary Church in New York. Sean is a former member of the Anglo Celt staff and was Ulster Bantamweight champion in 1948.
Saint Felim’s defeat Saint Brendan’s 4-4 to 3-1 in the De La Salle Junior League Final played at Breffni Park. Saint Felim’s Eamon Cusack Dermot Maloney Pat McNamara captain Pat Sexton Frankie McKiernan Kevin McKiernan Michael Smith Sean Brady Gerry Brady and Joe McCabe.
Private Edward McEvoy and Pat Kinsella safely home from six month’s United Nation’s duty in the Congo are feted by their friends and entertained to lunch in the Central Café in Bridge Street owned by Sean and Francesca McManus.
Over 170 young anglers take part in fishing competition on the River Erne at Bakersbridge organised by Cavan Angler’s Club. Hurlies hurley balls footballs rods reels and many other attractive and valuable prizes were presented to the winners by Michael J Smith Chairman of Cavan Angler’s Club. The overall winner was Michael Lyons son of well known angler Frank Drumlark with a massive haul of 27 perch and one pike and he was presented with a keep net rod reel line and float. Competitors who travelled to the venue in one of Jackson’s luxury coaches and treated to snacks and minerals by the Club. Winners of the very valuable prizes were Oliver Shanaghy Edward Maguire Joseph Greene Joey O Keefe Michael Burns Edward Sheils Tony Higgins Seamus Garry James Smith Colman Smith Francis Galligan Joey Browne Sean McGinnity Cathal O Riordan Kenneth Clail Sean McPhillips Dominic Lynch Michael McCarthy and Trevor Richmond.
Death of Ernest Hemingway who shot himself at home on Tuesday July 2nd 1961. His books include ‘Farewell to Arms’ 1929 ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’ 1940. He was 62 and won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. His sparse no frills style had millions of admirers throughout the world.
Presentation to Garda and Mrs McSharry Saint Phelim’s Place on John’s retirement from the force.. Stationed in Cavan for over 31 years. He is a native of Dromahaire Co. Leitrim and is retiring to Dublin.
July 15th 1961 Huge crowds line the 14 mile route from Heathrow Airport in London to the Russian Embassy in Central London to catch a glimpse of Major Yuri Gagarin the first man to fly in space. Later he lunched with Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Castle.
Large attendance at the Ulster Fleadh Cheoil in Cavan which was held in ideal weather conditions and opened by Father ABC McGrath with Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman of Cavan Urban Council Dr Brian Galligan Vice President Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann Mr O Donnell Organising Secretary from Longford and Frank Fitzpatrick Chairman Cavan Comaltas. Among the local winners was Mairin Goldrick from Kilmore for Irish singing Seamus ’Ba’ Fay Ballads in English demoting the legendary Ken Browne to 2nd place in this section. Paddy McEntee was 2nd in Senior fiddle while the winner of the Miscellaneous Instruments was Willie Fischer Drumryan Cavan. Owen Fay from Drumconnick was the winner of the Under 16 accordion while the Doonaree Ceilidhe Band were the winners of their competition beating off the likes of favourites Ken Browne and the legendary Eugene Leddy.
Saint Felim’s De La Salle draw with Lurgan 1-8 to 3-2 in the Urban School’s Final at Breffni Park. Powered by brothers JJ and Paddy Reilly John O Neill Aidan Quigley Oliver Shanaghy Joe O Keeffe Michael Walsh Philip Fitzsimmons and Jim Mooney at midfield. Matt Donnelly was sound in goals while human dynamo Johnny Lynch was ‘perpetual motion’ and never stopped running and covering at right full back. Father Augustine Leydon Saint Patrick’s College was the referee..
Eamonn F English (15) Church Street with 65 wins the Captain’s (Dermot Morgan’s) Prize at County Cavan Golf Club, Eddie Murray (10) 66 (Runner up) 3rd Dr FPE Smith (9) 66. EP McNulty (1) 76 best gross. Jimmy Sheridan Michael Harding and Mattie Corcoran (Special Prizes).
Vincent McCaul from Drumliffe Ballyhaise buys the substantial business premises of Barney O Reilly in Bridge Street for an impressive £4,300 while Brendan Dunne Swellan buys the College Street property of the late C Fay.
Scout Investiture: Oliver Smyth, Paddy Murray, Peter Galligan, Tony Dunne, John Sheridan, Sean Carroll, Greg Sheridan, Martin Walsh, Michael Galligan, Tom McNamara, Matt Donnolly, Joe Galligan, Jimmy Coyle, Owen Roe O Neill, Martin Clarke, Michael Walsh, Colman Smith, Des Gumley ,Edward McCann, Michael Smith, Michael Gallimore, Seamus Smith Michael Murray, Oliver O Donnell, Terry Coyle, Frank O Keefe, Michael Maguire, Jim Downey, Brian Allen, Michael Reilly, P A Smith, Padraig Caffrey and Michael Smith.
Small fair with yearlings fetching £25-£28 two year olds £45-£50 three year olds £55-£65 ponies £25-£35 working horses £45-£55 knackers £50-£55 donkeys £5-£7 carrying sows £30-£35.
July 22nd 1961 The very popular Maureen McDonald from Church Street is the winner of the Lady Captain’s Airmid O Hanlon’s prize at County Cavan Golf Club 2nd Mrs Benny Hickey Cathedral Road while Margaret English was the winner of the gross.
Death of Mother Mary Aidan McCardle Poor Clare Convent Cavan. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry McCardle Keady county Armagh and taught in Tandergee Armagh before entering the Poor Clare Convent in Newry in 1918. Sister of the Superioress Poor Clare Covent Gormanston and Elizabeth McCardle Dunlaoire. Rev T Canon Maguire PP Castletara presided at the Solemn Requiem Mass in the Poor Clare Convent which was celebrated by Father Robert McCabe President Saint Patrick’s College assisted by Father Noel McIntyre CC Bunnoe deacon Father PJ Gargan CC sub deacon and Father PJ Corrigan CC Denn master of ceremonies. Chanters were Fathers AB McGrath and Noel Fay. Burial took place in the Convent cemetery.
Saint Felim’s De La Salle hammer Lurgan in the replay of the School’s Urban Final 4-9 to 1-2. After the initial burst of enthusiasm and when they saw that they were opposed by an outstanding team, Lurgan resorted to unsporting tactics that only spurred the town boys to greater heights with their fast interchanging ball play and team work. Johnny Lynch was undoubtedly man of the match with the spectators wondering how such a small man could cover so much ground nd contribute so much to a remarkable victory. In attack Owen Shanaghy and John O Neill seized on every opportunity to punish the Lurgan defence with the Bridge Street man rivaling Johnny Lynch for the star of the show with a personal tally of 3-3. The towering JJ Reilly and brother Paddy were other emerging stars for the town team and broke down a lot of ball for their smaller forward colleagues. Matt Donnelly in goal was soundness personified and was given excellent cover by Eamonn Greenan Eamonn Flynn and Joey O Keefe. Tadhg McEntee Philip Fitzsimmons at centre field Aidan Quigley and Michael Walsh was again brilliant at centre half with great support from his wingmen. As stated the standard of sportsmanship was poor with too many robust challenges.
Down will play Armagh in the Ulster Senior Final while Monaghan will play Armagh in the Minor decider at Casement Park next Sunday.
July 29th 1961 Smith’s Garage defeat Bailieboro Foundry 1-10 to 2-4 in the Cavan Final of the inter firm’s Quinn Cup .Smith’s led by 1-7 to 0-2 at the interval. Sean Galligan who is a salesman with Smith’s Electrical Stores was man of the match with a personal tally of 1-4 with good support from Ollie Conaty Gerry Reilly M Brennan Tom Timoney and J Brady. They will now play the Meath champions in the semi final.
Down scrape by Armagh in a pulsating Ulster Final at Casement Park with the Down men completing the three in a row of Ulster titles on the score of 2-10 to 1-10 with Armagh claiming a late goal disallowed by referee and linesmen. Armagh led the champions by 1-7 to 1-2 at the interval.
Visiting anglers to Cavan delighted with the fishing catching a number of specimen bream one of which weighed 8 lbs 9 ozs while James Edwards from Southwark bagged many large brown trout while fishing on the fly at Ballyhaise on the River Annalee.
Death of Dan Fay Pullabawn who was husband of Brigid T Fay NT father of PJ NT Loughduff and Sheila Kilkenny NT Crosskeys Danny and Colm Fay Pullabawn and Anne Fay Monaghan. He was brother of the well known Owen Fay former Cavan and Cavan Slasher’s star footballer. Funeral from Drumavaddy Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Nicky Smith 18 year old son of Dr Darragh and Una Smith Farnham Street and a member of Sligo Swimming Club is second fastest in the famous Irish Independent Liffey Swim. He specializes at distances from 60-100 yards and is expected to challenge for honours in the Irish Swimming Championships in Cork.
Father AB McGrath during his homily at Mass in the Cathedral urges parents to send their children to the Water Safety Week in Swellan Lake having witnessed three drownings there since he came to Cavan just ten years ago. The instructions and demonstrations were held in the worst weather for many years.
Eilish McNamara daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom McNamara Saint Patrick’s Terrace Swellan and Kathleen Fay daughter of Mr and Mrs J Fay Drumconnick set out for the USA carrying the good wishes of all in the community where they were extremely popular.
Mary O Hanlon daughter of Bill and Beezie O Hanlon is made a presentation by her colleagues in Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan at a largely attended function in Milséan Breifne on the occasion of her departure for England.
Thirty five members of Saint Patrick’s Troop Cavan CBSI under John Donohoe Scoutmaster and Father Torlac O Reilly Chaplain set out for their annual camp in Enniscrone.
Led by the Tricolour and Cmdt Jim Scanlon D Company formerly Mid Cavan Battalion FCA set out on the annual two weeks camp to Gormanston.
Fly fishing competition on Lough Sheelin is won by Onslow Bredin with a trout weighing 4lbs 9ozs 2nd Sean Young with a trout weighing 3 lbs.
Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhain claim 2nd and 3rd places in the senior section at Oldcastle Fleadh Cheoil.
Presentation to Seamus Gilheaney of a tv set by the past and present pupils of Drumcrave National School. He was one of Cavan’s best known and most respected teachers. Native of Lower Drumreilly county Leitrim. He qualified as a teacher at the De La Salle Teacher Training College in Waterford in 1915 . He was later appointed assistant in Belturbet in September of 1915 where he stayed for two years before being appointed teacher to Keney National School where he stayed for twelve years. He was appointed Principal to Drumcrave NS in 1928. He was an outstanding teacher winning the Carlisle and Blake premium a record three times for highly efficient service. Member of Council of Education he was a prominent member of the Gaelic League founder member of Cavan Drama Festival and Cavan CBSI serving as Secretary for 16 years. Prominent member of the INTO he was President of the Cavan branch and county Cavan branch for many years. He was a playing member and Secretary of Lower Drumreilly GFC in 1909 and when in Belturbet he joined Rory O Moore’s and represented them at Cavan County Board. Chairman of Cavan County GAA Board from 1926-1933 when Cavan won their first All Ireland, he toured America with the team acting as Manager in 1934. He was again elected Chairman from 1948-1950 when Cavan figured in two All Ireland Finals winning one and their sole National League title. He was a member of the Ulster Council GAA for many years and was President from 1955-1957. He was a member of the executive council of the Central Council GAA from 1955-1958. He was also Chairman of the Ulster Council Hurling Board for many years. He was a founding member of Cavan Schools Board in 1954 and Chairman since its foundation. Paddy Donohoe Treasurer Cavan County Board presided and those to speak at the largely attended function in the Ulster Arms Hotel included Andy O Brien Father Torlac O Reilly Chaplain Cavan CBSI Josie Smith Courthouse Father Joe Young CC Killinkere Willie O Hanlon Anglo Celt Dr Jack Sullivan and Mickey O Brien.
August 5th 1961:Paddy Conaty says that there are now 62 aerials on Council houses which will grow to 165 with the opening of the new RTE service at Christmas. He expresses grave concern at the possibility of these aerials causing wide spread damage in the event of a storm causing anything up to £300 worth of damage. The Manager in reply says that insurance can be arranged by the tenant for 12/6 per annum or the Council will charge an extra 3d per week on the rent to cover the insurance.
At Cavan Urban Council it was unanimously agreed that two members of the ICA would join the representatives from Ballyhaise Agricultural College in judging the annul garden competition in the various Council estates. While John Murray Labour deplores the fact that the public convenience in the Market Square is closed at six each evening and appeals for an extension until 10 pm during the tourist season.
Frank Conlon is pictured with a trunk which was formerly the property of Count John McCormack and which Frank purchased at a recent auction in Dublin where his was the only bid for £1.
Seats are erected at the Courthouse for the benefit mainly of the senior citizens in the community. Each seat cost £7 excluding installation.
Eddie Foster buys Gogarty’s (Harvest) 80 Upper Main Street the property of Owen Roe O Neill who carried on a butcher’s trade after John James Greene butcher for an undisclosed amount. Eddie O Gorman Main Street was Auctioneer.
Death of Mary Galligan Annagelliffe a former clerk in Cavan town. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Galligan Annagelliffe and the funeral was one of the largest and most representative ever seen in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial in the adjoining cemetery. She is survived by her parents brothers and sisters to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
Dreadful weather conditions descend on Croagh Patrick for the climbing of the reek in which there was a record number of casualties. Bus load from the town travelled safely to and from the venue.
August 12th 1961 Muintir Na Tire annual conference and exhibitions in Saint Patrick’s College Cavan where Bishop Austin Quinn opened the week long festivities. President De Velera Taoiseach Sean Lemass and the patron of Muintir Na Tire Most Rev Dr Morris Archbishop of Cashel and Emily were some of the distinguished visitors.
The Saint Brigid Cross will be the symbol for the new RTE television station opening at Christmas. The design is by Richard F Batterworth.
Queen Elizabeth the Duke of Edinburgh and their two children Charles and Ann arrive on the Royal Yacht Britannica for a two day official state visit to Northern Ireland.
Philip McMenamin well known Saint Patrick’s College and Crosserlough footballer tops the academic stakes in the Honours list at Saint Pats scoring eight straight honours in the Leaving Certificate. It is understood that Philip will be offered a cadetship in the Irish Army which is his chosen career. Others to receive honorable mention include Emmanuel Kennedy Alan O Hanlon Micheal Smyth Tommy Monaghan Finbar O Reilly Tommy Flynn Michael Leahy Frank Farrelly and Paddy Kelly from Castletara.
Cavan District Court with Justice Lavery presiding grants an interim transfer of a seven day publican’s license from Bridget Kelly to Michael A Lynch who recently bought the premises in Bridge Street.
Cavan Fai. Yearling cattle £30-£35 two year olds £46-£53 three years olds £60-£70 shorthorns £12-£15 working horses £50-£55 ponies £30-£35 donkeys £6-£10 each bonhams £12-£14 per pair and carrying sows £28-£32-10-0.
August 19th 1961:Experimental trout angling recommences on Annagh Lake five miles from Cavan. The lake was recently restocked with rainbow trout by Cavan Angler’s Club. On Tuesday seven fish were caught and on Wednesday nine fish were caught. All the fish were over 1 lbs weight and some were 2 lbs. Each angler is restricted to three fish in any one session. Each prospective angler will have to book times and a boat.
Irish television licenses will cost £4 while the radio license shoots up by 2/6 from the 1st of January 1961.
Drumalee beat Drung 1-4 to 0-5 in a very rough and tough encounter having led by 1-1 to 0-2 at the interval. Brendan Young Seamus Fay Oliver O Reilly were all outstanding in defence. Brian Galligan and Michael Leddy had the edge at midfield while up front Donie Fay Frankie Walsh and Willie Daly were best. Drumalee will now play the favourites Kingscourt in the County Junior Semi Final.
Mairead Flynn Delores Cartwright Veronica Ferguson Nuala Bartley Catherine Keaveney Val Mullery and Mairin Goldrick are among the success stories in the Leaving Certificate at Loreto College Cavan.
Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady. Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated 8 am Mass Father PJ McManus 10 and 11:30 am while Father PJ Gargan was the celebrant of the 7:30 Mass.
Thirty five members of the Cavan Boy Scouts are on camp in Enniscrone under Scoutmaster John Donohoe and Chaplain Father Torlac O Reilly who entertains the boys each night on the guitar around the campfire. The troop were recently visited by Commissioner Durkin from Ballyhaunis county Mayo and members of the recently formed Ballina troop.
Sean Walsh swims from Warrenpoint to Carlingford both ways-a distance of 10 miles. He was in the water for over 7 hours.
August 26th 1961 Auction at Annagh Abbey House property of the late Joe Kelly realises over £4,000 where two small bureaux desks in black and green Chinese lacquer sold for £850 to Louis Cohen Kenilworth Square London, small writing desk fetched £115 from Johnston Dillon Dublin two half moon tables to Mr Toner Rathgar for £50 while private collection of paintings fetched £190. PJ O Reilly from Milltown was Auctioneer while George V Maloney Solicitor had carriage.
Michael Hilliard Minister for Posts and Telegraphs announces that RTE will commence transmitting 405/625 line television from January 1st 1962 with transmitters on Mount Leinster county Carlow Mullaghanish county Cork and Truskmore county Sligo all built by engineers and technicians from Pye Ireland Dundrum Dublin.
County Manager Dermot McCarthy announces that HE Smith nee McKenna a radiographer at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital will be paid £280 which is 7/12 of her pension on the occasion of her retirement to marry Michael Smith Ambulance Driver Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan.
Legendary song writer Mai Higgins pays tribute to Sean McManus and his manager Pat Smith . Sean who is proprietor of the ‘Central Café’ has recently recorded one of May’s compositions ‘The Ballad of John Kennedy’. Mai has also composed ‘Beautiful Bundoran’ ‘Moonlight in Mayo’ and ‘My Dublin Bay’
Ballinagh will play Crosserlough in the Senior County Final while Castlerahan will play Cornafean in the Minor Final. Bailieborough and Ballinagh qualified for the 1960 Final which still remains unplayed.
Hugh Byrne MA President of the GAA unveils a memorial in Cullies cemetery to the late Terry Coyle who died prematurely in 1944 at the age of 32. He was the first native Cavan town man to win an All Ireland medal in 1933 and would have collected a second in 1935 but for illness. He toured America with the Cavan team in 1934 when Seamus Gilheaney was Manger of the party. He won Junior and Senior Championship medals with Cavan Slashers and was a regular on the Ulster Railway Cup team of 1933-1935. The stone was blessed by Father Joe Dolan Adm. Relatives in attendance included James and Charles Coyle brothers Margaret Smith Mrs M McCann and E Keating Dublin. Wreaths were laid on the grave by Hughie O Reilly on behalf of the Cavan All Ireland winning team Paddy Conaty on behalf of Cavan Slashers and Paddy O Reilly Athbara on behalf of Cavan County Committee of the GAA.
Death of Frederick J Mulligan Drumgola. Extensive farmer in the area he was universally popular and was highly respected over a wide area. He is survived by his wife and young family brothers and sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral which took place from Castletara Church to the adjoining cemetery.
EJ Burke (Jim) is appointed Land Steward for Cavan and Monaghan Medical Hospital Board. Educated at Ballyhaise Agricultural College where he has been farm manager since January. Jim is a native of county Longford.
Michael Burns 27 Tullac Mongan finds an exhausted carrier pigeon in Breffni Park.
Railway sleepers fetch six to eight shillings each at Auction in Cavan Railway Station.
Death of Eileen Brady Corawelis wife of Patrick at the age of only 35. Member of well known Ballyconnell family she was a nurse in Cavan’s Surgical Hospital up to her marriage six years ago. Her brother Richard Caffrey was killed in accident only six weeks ago. Survived by her husband five young children parents brothers and sisters. She was sister in law of Rev Father J Brady CSSP Nigeria. Father Patrick J Corrigan officiated at the funeral from Saint Matthews Church Drumavaddy to the adjoining cemetery.
September 2nd 1961 Grave power crisis at ESB as their electricians decide to strike again. Minister for Industry and Commerce in crisis talks with Unions.
Butlersbridge Carnival will take place from Sunday 17th September to 8th October 1961 with a free draw on admission ticket for £50 on final night. The star studded line up over fourteen dances in the super 5,000 square foot marquee includes Ken Brown Eugene Leddy The Mighty Avons Blue Aces Showband Waterford Maurice Mulcahy Victor Sylvester Donie Collins and the local Saint Aidan’s Ceilidhe Band.
Crosserlough champions in 1958 defeat Ballinagh to win the Cavan Senior Championship 2-3 to 2-2 where Donal Crowe is pictured in action for Ballinagh in a tussle with Pauric Boyle near the Ballinagh goal. Cornafean beat Castlerahan 2-5 to 2-3 to win the County Minor Championship with John Johnston Cavan Gaels referee.
Ethna Clarke Thomascourt Cavan is pictured with her father’s horses which won the Champion Heavy Horse and Reserve at Oldcastle Show.
Death of the highly popular and well known Thomas Cullivan Wolfe Tone Street at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. Long time member of Cavan UDC he was an extremely able administrator. He is survived by his wife sons daughters. The funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was the largest seen fro many months and burial later took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of the legendary Alexander McCaffrey ‘Alex Dixie Dean’ Mitchell Street. He was one of Cavan’s best known soccer players being star goal scorer for the old Cavan Slashers FC. He later starred with a variety of clubs in England and was extremely well known centre forward with a song composed about his exploits “he has a brother John but he is only coming on but he will never be another Dixie Dean”. Survived by his brothers sisters relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Miss M Conaty who has been appointed to an important permanent position in hotel business in Hertfordshire England is presently home on holidays.
Ann Sullivan 1 Church Street receives her SRN at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey.
Death of James Dunne (College Street) in Motherwell. Former Head Waiter in the Farnham Hotel. Grand uncle of Tony Dunne Anglo Celt.
September 9th 1961 Vincent Dunne College Street is on holiday with his nephew Brendan in Saint Felim’s Place. He emigrated to the USA thirty three years ago and this is his first visit home. He won two Ulster Senior Championship medals with Cavan and later one with Monaghan. He is also the holder of a number of American Championship medals with New York in 1922 1924 1925 1927 and 1928. Before emigrating to America Vincent was a well known highly popular postman attached to Cavan Post Office.
Cavan Show will take place on Wednesday the 5th September with Dave Dixon from Clones supplying the music at the annual dance in the Town Hall on Show night.
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September 16th 1961 The General Election will take place on Thursday October 4th while the 17th Dail will reassemble on the 11th October 1961.
Worst crash in Irish aviation history when American DC 4 crashes on take off from Shannon en route to Gander New York following refueling. Crashed into the swollen Shannon estuary in the dark of night. All 77 passengers and crew perish mostly American and Germans on their way from Dusseldorf to Chicago. The debris was spread over an area of 500 yards. One young woman survived the impact but died just four hours later from her injuries.
Mullahoran and Kingscourt draw in bumper Junior Championship Final with 2,337 in attendance paying gate receipts of £287 at Breffni Park.
Cavan Musical Society at their annual general meeting decide to stage Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘Patience’ in the Town Hall during the Cavan At Home Week at Christmas. Chairman Father ABC McGrath Secretary Phyllis Smith Assistant Secretary Danny O Kelly Treasurer Sean Bergin and Producer Phil Cullivan.
Record prices at Cavan fair with all lots offered for sale snapped up. Yearlings £30-£35 two year olds £45-£50 three years £55-£65 milch cows £45-£50 springers £60-£75 whitehead bull calves £20-£22 shorthorns £5-£12 working horses £50-£55 ponies £25-£30 donkeys £5-£8 each bonhams £10-£12 per pair carrying sows £35-£37.
Surgeon Bertie Cullen and Johnny Donohoe represent Ulster in interprovincial at Lough Melvin with the prizes presented at a gala dinner in the Central Hotel Bundoran. Surgeon Cullen qualified for the Irish team to compete at international competition on Lough Leevin Scotland virtue of his catch of three trout weighing 3 lbs 7 ozs. He was first capped in 1955.
September 23rd 1961 Cavan in the eye of Hurricane Debbie as it sweeps through at wind speeds in excess of 100 mph leaving in its trail devastation and destruction. Four generations of one family wiped out as they made their way home from Saint Phelim’s Hospital at Brady’s Lane Potahee at 12:50 pm when a tree fell on the car in which they were travelling. The dead are named as Kathleen Keogan widow Drumbrucklis Carrigan Ballinagh her two daughters Margaret Hyland Wateraughey Corlesmore Ellen Keogan a nurse at Saint Davnett’s and the driver of the car and one week old Kathleen Patricia Hyland who was born in Saint Phelim’s Hospital just one week ago. They were travelling in a A35 Austin car from Cavan to Wateraughey but had to divert because of falling debris along the route. Dr Jack Sullivan Cavan Father Michael Gilbride who administered the Last Rites Ned Gavin cooper Ballinagh Sergeant Thomas Tully Ballinagh Barney Brady Potahee were quickly on the scene and alerted Cavan Fire Brigade. Ned Gavin heroically took charge of releasing the huge tree that had smashed into the car without causing any further damage or injury. P Corr Legaginny led all present in reciting a decade of the rosary. Meanwhile more drama as the ambulance arrives from Cavan’s Surgical Hospital with Nurse Kathleen Keogan on board who is startled and shocked to discover that her mother and two sisters as well as her new niece are the victims of this dreadful tragedy.. Mrs Hyland is survived by her husband Terry and three young sons the eldest of whom is just four.
Kingscourt with their craft and combination beat Mullahoran 1-7 to 0-8 in the replay of the Cavan Junior Championship Final at Breffni Park. 1,973 spectators paid £283 to watch the spectacle with Kingscourt leading at the interval 1-4 to 0-3.
Cavan postulants Patrick Brendan Smith Creighan Brother Marius Matthew McKiernan Owen Roe Brother Baptist take the habit at Franciscan Monastery Annaghdown Galway.
Cmdt P Cahalane formerly of Cavan Military Barracks becomes the 26th prisoner taken by the Katanganese where he is serving with the United Nations in the Congo.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold tie with George V Maloney Junior and P Mansfield E/W Maureen McDonald and Surgeon PD Maloney.
The inquest into the deaths of the four Ballinagh people killed when a tree fell on their car at Potahee return a verdict in accordance with the evidence with Coroner Paddy Cusack and foreman Michael Young extending deepest sympathy with the relatives of the Keogan and Hyland families.
September 30th 1961 Due to emigration and other factors the electorate in Cavan is now down to 68,278 with only three seats to contest there are fourteen candidates. There are now only 143 Dail seats which is three fewer than last time with Ceann Comhairle P Hogan automatically returned.
Down win their second successive All Ireland title beating Offaly 3-6 to 2-8 in a tough tense no frills encounter at Croke Park before an enormous record attendance of 90,566. Scrappy game allowed to deteriorate by Cavan and Ballybay referee Liam Maguire who must share a large slice of the blame for the poor tough rugged affair devoid of spectacle or thrill where Down gave away two early soft goals but were much the better team heading off their rivals at the final whistle. The burly energetic James McCartan was Man of the Match giving a display of football seldom seen at headquarters and scoring one of the great All Ireland goals that will live in people’s memory forever. He gave a constant supply to his forwards but stars such as Paddy Doherty and Sean O Neill were not at their best in the rugged affair. Down led by 3-3 to 2-3 at the interval. Down Eamon McKay George Lavery Leo Murphy Pat Rice Patsy O Hagan Dan McCartan John Smith Jarlath Carey Joe Lennon Sean O Neill James McCartan Paddy Doherty captain Tony Hadden PJ McElroy and Brian Morgan. Subs Kevin O Neill for Pat Rice and Pat Rice for George Lavery.
Vera Brady’s fashion show with models from the Miriam Woodbyrne Agency modeling day and evening wear draws a capacity appreciative audience to Cavan Town Hall. The highlight of the evening was the display of wedding wear. Full length ball gowns now in vogue, all in different shades of green with the customary fur trimming. Maeve Elliott and Mary Hannigan were the children mannequins and each time they appeared they received warm applause.
Sean McCabe from Behey a waiter on the luxury liner the ‘Canberra’ is featured on the UTV travel programme detailing its recent 22,000 mile cruise lasting three months. The cruise went through two winters and two summers during its three month trip from Belfast.
Death of James Dunne late of College Street in Aberdeen. He was a very popular and most efficient waiter in the old Farnham Hotel. He was the eldest of the old and highly respected Dunne family Saint Mary’s Terrace.. He left Cavan to manage the famous Donaghdee Hotel where he remained for many years. He was brother of Mrs John Brennan England and Vincent Dunne late Cavan Post Office who has just returned to America after spending a month’s holiday with his nephew Brendan Cavan Anglo Celt and Saint Felim’s Place. Predeceased by his wife he is survived by his two daughters and two sons.
Philip McDonald son of Mrs McDonald and the late Philip McDonald Tower Hamlet Cavan is appointed General Manager of Queen’s Cork owned by the retail and wholesale giant M/S T Lyons and Company Cork. He served his time with JJ Nicholl Limited Dublin before taking up a position as Assistant Manager Roche’s Stores Limerick. He was later appointed manager of Grannock and Company Limerick where he had the distinction of being one of the youngest company managers in Ireland.
Anne Sullivan daughter of Mrs Sullivan and the late Bernard 1 Church Street qualifies as a State Registered Nurse at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey England.
State of the parties as the Celt goes to press in the early hours of Friday morning. Fianna Fail 50 Fine Gael 36 Labour 14 Independents 4 National Progressive Democrats 2.
Thomas A Finlay Senior Counsel is called to the inner Bar of the Supreme Court. He is son of the late TA Finlay SC TD and a grandson of Mrs Finlay Killynebber. He is a brother of William Finlay SC and nephew of Eileen Maloney Tower Hamlet Cavan.
In September there were 20 rainy days with 4.34 inches of rain falling the heaviest being on the 15th September when 1.07 inches fell.
Death of William Acheson Aughaconey Ballinagh. He was a very well known member of the organizing committee of Cavan Show and acted as a judge in the cattle section. Survived by his wife Matilda. Funeral from Ballintemple Parish Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Father ABC McGrath Diocesan Director of Music announces that four choirs of the Diocese will participate at the Solemn High Mass to mark the opening of the 1962 celebration. Competitions will be held in both the Poor Clare Convent and the De La Salle School with certificates awarded in each grade.
Marcella McDonald MSSC Tower Hamlet Department of Social and Preventive Medicine is appointed to Saint John of God’s Hospital Stillorgan. Educated in both Ireland and the USA, she has pioneered new methods in mental health. She is daughter of Mrs McDonald and the late Philip McDonald Tower Hamlet Cavan.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S P D Maloney and Gerry P Hunt E/W Maureen Hunt and Joan O Hanlon.
October 7th 1961 Drama at the count in Cavan as Returning Officer PJ McDwyer ejects a person believed to be a Press reporter from the count in Cavan Courthouse as the person was smoking a cigarette. He had to call in the Garda to assist in excluding the guilty party.
The total valid poll in Cavan for the three seat constituency was 27.819 the quota was 6,955. First count Paddy Smith Fianna Fail 9.032 elected Paddy O Reilly Fine Gael 5,431 later elected John Tully Clann Na Poblachta 4,683 Seamus Dolan Fianna Fail 4,658 later elected Patrick Duffy Sinn Fein 2,153 John McGovern Fine Gael 1.862 . Paddy Smith Seamus Dolan and Paddy O Reilly Murmod Virginia elected. The big story was the election of Senator Seamus Dolan a native of Blacklion and a teacher in Killeshandra. Member of Cavan County Council and Seanad Eireann replacing Mick Sheridan from Ballinagh on the Fianna Fail ticket and being elected to Dail Eireann for the first time. He replaces the legendary John Tully Clann Na Poblacht TD since 1949 who lost out by 261 votes.
October 14th 1961 Sean Lemass is elected Taoiseach by the 17th Dail while his son in law Charles J Haughey replaces Oscar Traynor as Minister for Justice. Cabinet Sean McEntee Tanaiste and Minister for Health Dr Ryan Minister for Finance Frank Aiken External Affairs Paddy Smith Agriculture Jack Lynch Industry and Commerce Erskine Childers Transport and Power Neil Blayney Local Government Michael Moran Lands and the Gaeltacht Dr Paddy Hillery Education and Charlie Haughey Justice.
Helen Gaffney eldest daughter of Patrick and Mrs Gaffney Latt is conferred with her B.Sc degree at UCD where she took her degree with 1st class honours and was awarded a grant of £600 per annum to study for a doctorate at UCD. Helen was educated at Drumcrave National School and Saint Louis Convent Monaghan.
Jesuits conducting the segregated Missions for men and women in all churches in the Parish.
Cavan CYMS celebrate their silver jubilee in their new premises in the Hut, President Charlie Leddy Vice President H Carthy Secretary Kieran Cullivan Treasurer Larry Clarke Committee Eamon Malone Jim Fay Frank Fitzpatrick Tony Higgins and Paddy O Reilly. Chaplain Father PJ Gargan CC.
Death of Georgina Frances Conn sister of Sadie Morris Church Street. She was proprietor with her husband of the Conn Malting House Portadown. Survived by her husband R J Conn. Funeral from Drumcree Parish Church Portadown to Drumcree Church yard.
Big attendance at Apostolic Worker’s Exhibition in the Conference Room Cathedral. Among the recipients of vestments were Father Joe Dolan Adm Father O Reilly Maynooth Mission to China Dalgan Park Navan and Very Rev C Smith Vicar General Saint Patrick’s Missionary Society Kiltegan county Wicklow.
Miss Ryan is appointed District Nurse at Cavan Dispensary.
Cavan Bridge Club 1962 President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Captain Rev Father Sean O’ Reilly Saint Patrick’s College Secretary Kathleen Sullivan Treasurer Maureen McDonald Committee PD Maloney Dermot Morgan JP Mansfield C Arnold Jim Leonard.
Cavan Darts Club meet at the ‘Old Mill’ Bar 62 Main Street.
Gallowglass Ceilidhe band appear in the Sport’s Centre and simultaneously on UTV. Tony O Dowd from Saint Phelim’s Place is the outstanding accordionist with the band. He is 19 year old son of Mr and Mrs Terry O Dowd Cavan.
The fair. Demand was good and prices held up. Yearlings £30-£33 two year old cattle £48-£52 three year old £55-£60. Milch cows £45-£50 springers £55-£65 whitehead calves £14-£18 working horses £45-£50 colts and fillies £45-£50 ponies £30-£35 knackers £45-£55 donkeys £8-£12 bonhams £8-£10 a pair.
Ethna McGovern and Mary McGoldrick are the producers of the outstanding musical in the Poor Clare Convent hall which is packed to capacity for each performance.
October 21st 1961 Mary McGovern 77 Church Street is made a presentation on the occasion of her retirement from Cavan Post Office after a distinguished service of forty one years. Pictured are Eddie Moore Postman Mrs JJ Norry Bill Galvin Peter Leddy Annie Brady Telephone Supervisor Mr Leahy Postmaster who made the presentation Leo McGrath Tommy Hughes Overseer Mrs Josephine Sheridan Sub Postmistress JJ Norry and P McGoldrick Overseer Cavan Post Office.
“Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88 Main Hoover Agents. Ask for a demonstration”
Death of Sue Coyle Farnham Street daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Peter Marron Publican’s Connolly Street. She was a member of an old distinguished Cavan family. She returned from New Jersey where she lived most of her life just over twelve months ago and returned to live in her native Cavan. Predeceased by her husband Michael Coyle a native of Castleblayney. Funeral was well and representatively attended in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Father Joe Dolan Adm officiates at the annual visitation to Killygarry cemetery where all the plots were tastefully tidied up and decorated for the occasion. Father PJ Gargan and Father John Moore Erskine Terrace assisted Father Dolan in imparting Benediction in the Church of Saint Brigid after the rosary was recited outdoors.
Death of Patrick O Gorman Drumalee at the age of only forty. Native of Ballyhaise. He is survived by his wife Ellen son John and daughter Margaret mother brothers and sisters. The funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was large and representative with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Surgeon PD Maloney Cavan and Rear Admiral F Hunt London brother of Gerry Hunt Dentist Cavan are 3rd in the Irish Open Pairs Championship in the Royal Marine Hotel Dun Laoghaire. Competitors from all over the world took part.
Cavan branch INTO make a presentation to Seamus Gilheaney Drumcrave and Mrs Larkin and Mrs Mulligan Ballyhaise who have all recently retired from teaching.
October 28th 1961 Cavan Rugby club beat Armagh at Saint Phelim’s Place 6-3 with tries from Michael Rafferty and Sean Woods. They now play Lurgan in the 1st Round of the Ulster Junior Cup in Lurgan on Saturday. Panel A Morris C Shakelton S Lacey Sean Woods J Smith Dessie Maguire M Tolan D Harrington Ken Morris Michael Rafferty Sean McSherry George Pratt Norman Moore P Faren M Browne K McKay Derek Johnston M Johnston and Dr O Brien.
Bishop Austin Quinn attends the closing of the women’s mission in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim and imparts Benediction. Men’s mission now on in Killygarry and the Cathedral with early Mass evening sermon and devotions etc.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Kathleen Sullivan and Dermot Morgan.
Events at Cavan Parochial week include variety show fashion show whist drive Des Jenkins and his Orchestra children’s concert Eugene Leddy and his Ceilidhe Band. Sale of work and an Irish concert with guest artiste recording star Maisie McDaniel.
November 4th 1961 Cavan are well beaten by Lurgan in the 1st round of the Ulster Junior Cup losing by four tries to no score. Lurgan led by 6-0 at the interval having scored two unconverted tries. Cavan now play Royal Vikings on Saturday.
Bishop Quinn again imparts the Papal Blessing and Benediction at the close of the men’s mission in the Cathedral. Among the attendance was Patrick Packie Carroll 61College Street who earlier on Sunday received Holy Communion at the early Mission Mass. Packie who was a very well known highly respected pig dealer was tragically killed while driving a lorry on the main Dundalk Carrickmacross road. He leaves a wife Ellen sons Patrick J Sean ‘Dag’ and Martin two daughters Pauline and Maureen. There was a large crowd at the removal of the remains from Louth County Hospital Dundalk and the funeral was met on the outskirts of the town by a huge crowd who accompanied the cortege to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. The Cathedral was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass celebrated by Father ABC McGrath with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Catherine Tully at the residence of her son Michael Farnham Hotel. She was widow of Matthew Tully Imperial Hotel Newry. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs M Lally Balla county Mayo and earlier worked in the Grand Central Hotel in Belfast. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Mary’s cemetery Newry. Father PJ Gargan CC Cavan officiated.
Death of Michael Reilly 12 College Street. Native of Belturbet he had a deep interest in the fortunes of the Cavan team and was a playing member of Drumlane Sons of O Connell. He was a gardener in the Farnham Hotel and was known for the excellence of his produce and crops. He is survived by his wife four sons and one daughter. Two of his sons Michael and Patrick flew home from New York for the funeral while two other members of the family flew home from England.
Maurice Jackson pulls off another massive deal with CIE supplying 55 De Luxe Anglia cars one Consul and one Anglia Estate . The deal is worth £30,600 and involves trade ins of fifty second hand cars which will be completely refurbished before being put on sale to the general public. In 1952 Maurice sold CIE thirty five new cars.
PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt are 3rd in the Connaught Open Bridge tournament in the Columban Club Sligo.
Feast of Christ the King 7 am mission Mass Rev Prendergast SJ 8 am Rev H Brennan SJ the 10 o clock children’s Mass was celebrated by Father Joe Dolan Adm.
November 11th 1961 Cavan Urban District Council acquire the adjoining tennis courts from Lord Farnham on a 999 year lease at ground rent of £15 per annum until 2907 similar to the deal for the Town Hall dated 1st May 1908.
“ All debts due t the estate of Frank Tweedy for grazing lettings tillage of meadows are now payable to RC Faris Solicitor 31 Molesworth Street Dublin”
Maeve Elliott and Mary Hannigan are the youthful stars at the Vera Brady Fashion Show in the Town Hall. Miriam Woodbyrne Agency modelled a delightful collection of both day and evening wear.
Sixty eight nations are represented in Rome for the 80th birthday celebrations of Pope John XXIII. He was carried in shoulder high on Papal chair for Solemn High Mass on Sunday as 15,000 Romans waited to greet him later in Saint Peter’s Square. He was elected Pope on November 4th 1958. He was born in Sotto Il Monet North Italy on November 25th 1881.
Death of Patrick Lee 13 Owen Roe Terrace. In his early days he worked on the Farnham Estate and was the driver of the famous Farnham wagonette used to convey flowers and vegetables to the markets. He later worked with Boylan’s stage coaches in Upper Main Street driving a side car. He was an outstanding playing member of Cavan Slashers and Cavan reputed to “being the outstanding full back of his era”. Survived by his wife son daughter and sister. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Father Joe Dolan Adm and Father PJ Gargan officiate at the visitation to Cullies cemetery where all the plot holders were complimented for the tidy and attractive appearance of the cemetery. The huge attendance all joined in saying the Rosary and prayers for the dead.
Gramophone recital this week will take place in 23 Farnham Street as the Farnham Hotel is not available. The recital will be given by Kathleen Brady Town Hall Street.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Joan O Hanlon and John Marron E/W Mrs Cyril Arnold and George V Maloney junior.
After a lengthy debate the Town Engineer Paddy Gaffney was asked by Cavan UDC to draw up a plan to integrate the newly acquired tennis courts into the Town Hall site.
November 18th 1961 6 ½ % National Loan to raise £17.50 million. Dr Ryan Minister Finance points out that this is worth £6-3-8 per annum for every £100 invested.
Death of Elizabeth Lil Byrnes nee McConnell Fairtown and New York after a short illness at Saint Phelim’s Hospital at the age of 75. She was second eldest child of Mr and Mrs Frank McConnell Fairtown. Emigrated to the USA before she was 20 and married Robert Byrnes who was a grand uncle of Mrs Robert Kennedy the present United States Attorney General. When ill she was visited by Mrs Liam Cuffe and her sister Mrs M McCooey New York both sisters of Mrs Kennedy. Survived by her brother Jack Ashe Street County Cavan Registrar of the GAA sister Brigid Fairtown sisters in law nephews nieces and friends in USA and Ireland .Remains flown out of Dublin Airport with burial in the USA on the 14th November 1961.
Establishment of Cavan Industrial Development Association. All proposals to B Bonzar Cavan Industrial Association for consideration and possible finance.
Capacity attendance at Cavan Parochial concert in the Town Hall with Mel Doherty Maisie McDaniel Noel Strange Seamus and Sile bean De Faoite and Tom Hickey as MC.
Amongst the guests at the annual Royal School Past Pupils Union in the Headfort Arms were headmaster John and Mrs Anderson Mervyn Johnston Senator John C Cole Venerable Archdeacon Shire Jimmy Dawson Treasurer Keadue Lodge and Bob and Mrs Peace Adams.
“Big selection of long playing records on sale at Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone Cavan 88”.
Cavan Cattle Mart reopens with sale of tested cattle only. Blue cards must accompany all entries. All enquires to Ivan Black Church Street Cavan.
Death of Mrs Bridget Smith wife of Eugene Smith at her residence Crubany Cavan. A woman of great Christian virtue she was known for her hospitality and kindness over a wide area. Saint Brigid’s church Killygarry was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
November 25th 1961 Hugh Gough Secretary and driving force behind Cavan Tourist Association reports that the increasing numbers of visiting anglers from Britain spent over £10,000 in Cavan during the last twelve months. In a detailed report to the annual general meeting in the Courthouse Hugh reports that there are over 3.5 million anglers in the United Kingdom and Cavan is an angler’s delight. John Bonsar replaced Maureen McDonald as Chairman with Maureen taking over as Vice Chair General Secretary Hugh Gough Treasurer John McGinnity.
Non stop bus service to run once a day from Cavan Bus Office to Bus Arus Amiens Street Dublin with a rather steep one way introductory fare of 15/9. The 34 seater CIE express service with no stops will leave Cavan at 9:10 and arrive in Bus Arus Dublin at 11:10. All tickets are presold as there is no conductor on the express.
Saint Patrick’s College give notice of their intention to retain their McRory Cup by defeating Saint Patrick’s Academy Dungannon 2-17 to 0-1 at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. Saint Pat’s led by 1-10 to 0-1 at the interval. Team Paddy Lyons Junior Dowd Jimmy Stafford Peter Pritchard J McKenna Ray Dunne Patrick Gaffney Ray Carolan Brian Kennedy Tom Sheridan Joe Leydon Philip Fitzsimmons Noel Brady Paddy Dolan Michal Fagan. Referee Rev Brother Cyril Cavan.
Cavan Anglers’ Club 1961 Jackson Cup Sean Young Leslie Kennedy Cup PJ Lee Kennedy Cup Mick Crosby.
Pictured at Loreto College Cavan Past Pupils Union annual dinner in the Farnham Hotel Kathleen Murray Lauri McConnell Secretary Rita Kenny President Kathleen Kenny Vice President Miss McCabe Mrs McDwyer Belturbet Rosemary Power and Maura Baxter.
Cavan At Home Week 1962 President Father Joe Dolan Adm Chairman Seamus De Faoite Secretary Sheila McGinnity Treasurer TM Gilroy Committee Father PJ Gargan Father Torlac O Reilly Danny O Kelly Bridie Galligan Sean Bergin.
Death of Jack Fay former member of the outdoor staff Cavan UDC in Swindon at the age of 60. Emigrated to England 20 years ago having spent 23 years with Cavan UDC. Member of the British army for the duration of World War 2. He saw action all over Europe and was in the advance party following D Day on the march to Berlin. He died suddenly while at work in Swindon. Survived by his wife one daughter brothers and sisters.
PJ O Reilly Milltown announces the sale of two farms of land. The farm of the late Edward Gould fetching £4,000 from a Westmeath purchaser of the land in Milltown. Paddy O Reilly Killynebber purchased the lands of the late Lavelle estate at Killynebber adjoining the lake shore for £750. Des Tweedy Auctioneer who recently took over the practice of his late father Frank has sold the lands of Thomas Connolly Ballinagh to William Kelly Clonlohan for £3,750.
December 2nd 1961 Reggie McMahon Swellan Upper and a native of Clones retires as Inspector Irish Insurance Company to take over the County Hotel which he recently purchased from Freddie W Swan. Reggie joined the Company in 1928 and will open the County Hotel following major renovations on December 1st 1961.
Cavan Bridge N/S Maureen McDonald and Tom Hickey E/W Liam Bogue and Mattie Corcoran.
Sean Og Flood from Dundalk is appointed Sales Rep Cavan Ballybay and Clones with the ESB. Sean Og is a member of Dundalk Young Ireland’s and won a Leinster Senior Championship medal with Louth in 1958 and represented Leinster in the Railway Cup in 1958 and 1959. Controversially demoted to the sub’s bench in 1960. He is seven years with the ESB and is well known and highly popular in the Cavan area.
Death in Dublin of Philip Murray at the age of 40. He was son of Thomas Murray long time Labour member of Cavan UDC. Survived in Cavan by his brother John Cavan UDC 10 Tullac Mongan and Mrs F McKiernan.
Maureen McDonald Church Street a graduate of UCD and a former personnel manager in the Imperial Tobacco Company and a member of the Institute of Personal Management is appointed Irish representative for the recruitment of staff for diplomatic households and families throughout the world. The head office of the company is based in Hertfordshire England.
Cavan Gaels acquire the clubrooms formerly occupied by Crubany later Cavan Harps in the Market Square.
December 9th 1961 The £28,000 plan for the complete refurbishment and extension of the Town Hall is unveiled by Cavan Town Engineer Paddy Gaffney to Cavan UDC receiving a mixed reaction. At the outset the County Manager pointed out that Cavan was not a seaside town and therefore would not be grant aided for this project. Maurice Jackson sums up the conservative nature of the Council when he points out that “if we go ahead with this project it will put a further 7/- on the rates and we will be run out of the town”! A decision was deferred to the next meeting with most of the members expressing the view that something less ambitious might be more acceptable.
Bit of glamour hits town as three continuity announcers for the new RTE service due to go on air next month start a whistle stop tour of ten counties. Kathleen Watkins Saggart county Dublin Nuala Donnolly Stillorgan and Marie Sullivan Blackrock visit Ballyhaise Agricultural College as part of the RTE programme ‘meet the people’ which will be screened by the new broadcaster on New Year’s day.
Nikita Khrushchev becomes the first Russian Premier to greet Pope John XXIII on the occasion of his birthday as diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Russia continue to improve.
Reginald Wise Russell Road London wins the Irish Whiskey Distiller’s Cup for the heavies bream weighing 8 lbs 9 ¾ ozs caught on the River Annalee near Cavan in July 1961. The competition was run in conjunction with Bord Failte.
Rev EC Hedges former Bishop of Limerick will be the preacher at the celebrations to mark the 350th anniversary of the first Headmaster of the Royal School Cavan in 1611 at Cavan Parish Church. There will be a collection for the Adelaide Hospital.
Cavan Bridge N/S Gerry Hunt and Tommy McCormick E/W Dr Bertie Cullen and Owen McGovern NT.
Sympathy is extended to Paddy Molloy Telephonist Cavan Post Office on the death of his father Mr Michael Molloy in Ennistymon county Clare.
John Nulty Tierquin is pictured taking delivery of a new Ferguson 203 industrial digger and loader from Terry O Dowd Sales Manager Smith’s Garage Cavan. The digger is suitable for all drainage work.
December 16th 1961 Captain Edward Cassidy Fermanagh Street Clones is appointed to the board of CIE. Captain Cassidy is a member of Clones Urban Council Monaghan County Council Agricultural Wages Board Monaghan VEC Chairman of Ernetex Limited President Clones Chamber of Commerce. He is a native of Roslea county Fermanagh.
Thomas J Fitzpatrick is elected to the Senad on the Administrative panel. Tom is a very well known Solicitor in Cavan and Fine Gael Chairman of Cavan Urban Council.
John C Cole extensive farmer Tullyhumphey Redhills is nominated to the new Senad by an Taoiseach Sean Lemass. He is a member of Cavan County Council and was Taoiseach’s nominee in the last Senate.
Father Bob McCabe the new President of Saint Patrick’s College pays tribute to his predecessor Father Patrick Gaffney at the annual dinner of Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupil’s Union “who has left the playing fields of Cullies for the fresh pastures of Crosserlough as Parish Priest”. During his time as President he provided the new playing pitch new kitchen and refectory facilities new organ in the Church and extended the dormitory accommodation. He raised the academic standards in the College where twice the number of candidates are now getting honours in the State exams. The dinner was attended by over eighty guests including the guest of honour Bishop Austin Quinn in the Park Hotel Virginia. Among the distinguished attendance was Tommy M Gilroy Secretary Treasurer Father Pat Brady Dr Charles O Reilly Granard President Michael Neary Vice President members of the committee included Phil Cullivan Patrick McDonald and Con P Smith.
Packed Cavan Parish Church honour the memory of John Robinson who was appointed the first Headmaster of the Royal School on the 5th October 1611 by the Lord Deputy and Plantation Commissioners. There were five schools approved and founded all known as the Ulster Royal Schools. Armagh Enniskillen Dungannon Raphoe and Cavan. The Royal School in Cavan enjoys a great reputation for culture and academic achievement.
Death of Thomas Smith Stragella at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan at the age of 80.Long time member of Drumcrave Fife and Drum band. He was a well known figure in Cavan being on the staff of Brady’s ‘The Old Globe’ hotel. Deeply and deservedly regretted by his sorrowing sons daughters and brothers family relatives and many friends. Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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Saint Patrick’s College favourites to retain their McRory Cup title are rocked by 1-12 to 1-10 defeat to old rivals Abbey CBS in Newry. Cavan must now beat Saint McCartan’s Monaghan in their last fixture to qualify for the final in which they will meet Abbey CBS Newry who qualify virtue of their victory. Saint Pat’s led by 0-8 to 0-6 at half time. Val Kane was the star for the Newry College creating all sorts of havoc for the Cavan defence. Scorers for Saint Patrick’s Michael Fegan 0-5 Joe Leydon 1-1 Philip Fitzsimmons 0-2 Raymond Carolan and Brian Kennedy 0-1 each.
Death of Margaret ‘Peggy’ Gannon in New York. She was widow of Thomas A Gannon formerly Erskine House Cavan and sister in law of the late ‘Bobby’ O Hanlon wife of the late John F Managing Director Anglo Celt and Betty Gannon Main Street. Thomas Gannon was son of the late John Gannon Chairman Cavan Town Commissioners 1880 . She leaves two sons two daughters grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Market Hen turkeys 2/9 cocks 2/3 per lb geese 1/6 per lb chickens 1/3 to 1/6 per lb.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mrs Cyril Arnold and John Marron E/W Dr McQuade and George V Maloney.
Gramophone recital will be given by Father Bob McCabe Saint Patrick’s College in the Farnham Hotel.
Big supply poor demand at Cavan fair. Two year olds £50-£55 three year olds £60-£70 cows £45-£55 milking cows £45-£50 colts and fillies £45-£55 donkeys £5-£8 bonhams £7-£10.
December 23rd 1961 Helena Rehill from Crosserlough is placed second in Ireland in the Secretarial exams conducted by the Department of Education Nuala Harton second in Group cert. Ann Gilroy daughter of Tommy and Ellen Gilroy is appointed to the staff of Aer Lingus after completing a course in shorthand and typing at Cavan Technical School.
December 30th 1961 Santa Claus is met on the Urban boundary and escorted by the Boy Scout’s Accordion Band to the packed Town Hall where over 400 children were waiting to shake his hand and receive a valuable gift each.
Pope John XXIII calls the Second Ecumenical Council to begin later in 1962.”Immenses and grave tasks confront the modern Church in one of the most tragic and epoch times in the Church’s history” Papal Bull convening the Second Ecumenical Council will be issued on Christmas Day and the Council will convene at an opportune time in 1962.
Jim Meehan who has been out of football for sometime is called into the Cavan Junior Panel as is Butlersbridge stars Tom Sheridan Kevin Smith and Terry Smith Paddy Maguire and Brendan Young tow big bustling forwards are also called into the panel which will commence training early in the New Year at Breffni Park.
Big Jim McCartan of Down is the writer’s choice for the second successive year as ‘Caltex Footballer of the Year’
December 30th 1961 The Bishop of Kilmore Most Rev Dr Quinn celebrates the 12:05 Midnight Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan of Saints Patrick and Felim beginning with the procession to the Crib when the infant was laid in the manger. Fathers Patrick Mallon assisted the Bishop while Father Torlac O Reilly was deacon and Sean O Reilly sub deacon. Rev Sean O Reilly Dean of Saint Patrick’s College was MC. The 8 and 9 o clock Masses in the Cathedral on Christmas morning was celebrated by Father PJ Gargan while Father Joe Dolan celebrated both the 10 and 11:30 am Masses. The Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Choir rendered the Sacred Music while their Director Father ABC McGrath was on the organ. Father PJ Gargan celebrated the Midnight Mass in the Convent Chapel while Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated the 9 am in the Convent. There was a crib in both the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan and Convent with a Christmas tree suitably decorated in the Orphanage. Father PJ Gargan and Father Joe Dolan along with the Brothers from the local De Las Salle joined the orphans and nuns for Christmas dinner with Santa arriving at 5 pm to distribute gift to every child. On Sunday Christmas Eve Mattie Hand and Stan Mullery staged their annual Christmas film show in the Convent to the delight of the children and staff. In Saint Felim’s Hospital Midnight Mass was celebrated by Father Vincent Duffy Saint Patrick’s College where the sacred music was rendered by the Matron Sister Mercy and the Choir of Saint Felim’s Hospital. Father Charles Travers celebrated three Masses in the Hospital on Christmas Day. Santa visited the hospital and brought the patients gifts of cigarettes tobacco and sweets and later visited the Maternity ward bringing gifts to mothers and brand new children. All of the Wards were decorated and a Christmas tree with gay fairy lights twinkling in each ward. There was a crib and another Christmas tree in the entrance hall. On Christmas night Matty Hand and Stan Mullery staged their delightful seasonal Christmas film show while the Might Avons played at the annual dance on the Wednesday before Christmas. Sister Mercy has a full programmed of entertainment planned for each of the twelve nights of Christmas. Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College celebrated three Masses in the Surgical Hospital on Christmas Day. There was a Christmas tree beautifully decorated in each ward together with a crib and in the main hall there was a large crib with full size figures depicting the birth of Christ in Nazareth nearly two thousand years ago. There was a special Christmas Day dinner with full turkey ham crackers and gifts with Santa visiting the hospital at 4 pm with a special gift for everybody.
Matt Rudden from Laragh Athletic Club wins the Ulster Intermediate Cross Country title at Ballyarnett County Derry over a six mile testing course with George Williamson Oak Leaf Derry second and newcomer TP O Callaghan third leading Bailieboro to a surprise Ulster title with Laragh second.
Sixth annual Cavan at Home Week features Cavan CBSI Musical Society in their annual pantomime ‘Begorra Its Gold’ and Irish Concert and Cavan Musical Society’s ‘Patience’ from Sunday 31st December to Sunday 7th January 1962.
John McCaffrey 1 Tullac Mongan and Michael ‘Mickey’ Reilly Licensed Vintner Upper Main Street in traffic accident just outside Navan on their way home to Cavan are detained at Our Lady’s Hospital Navan while John’s son Gerard escaped unharmed.
Sympathy is extended to John Tully TD on the death of his brother Thomas Tully Castletara in Saint Felim’s Hospital on Tuesday last . Funeral was very large and representative from Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Leonard and P Coleman E/W Mrs Eileen Maloney and Mrs E Roe. The turkey prize was won by local Vet Cyril Arnold from Latt.
Turkey Market Hens 2/3 to 2/9 cocks 1/6 to 1/9 Geese 1/- to 1/3 per lb chickens 1/- to 1-6 per lb ducks selling at 10/- each . Those farmers who did not take the early prices were left with their stock all day in bitterly cold conditions and in the end took what ever price they were offered in an effort not to have the birds around the house over the Christmas festival.
Sean McManus Central Café Bridge Street presents copies of his records to Dr PJ Watters Chairman of Cavan Gramophone Society . Sean was constantly on Radio Eireann over the lead up to Christmas with his Christmas numbers ‘My Santa Claus Prayer’ ‘Silent Night’ and has also recorded ‘The Ballad of Jack Kennedy’ and ‘An Evening in Mount Mellary’. Sean is a member of Cavan CBSI Musical Society Cavan Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Choir and Saint Peter’s Choir in Dundalk where he is a native.
Death of the very well known Peter Soden at his residence 54 Saint Pappins Road Dublin at the age of 83. He was a native of Lavey and was proprietor of one of Cavan ‘s biggest drapery stores (Provider’s ) opposite ‘The Bank of Ireland’ until his sold out to go to Dublin in 1945. He served his time to the Drapery trade in John Fay’s Main Street (Provider’s ) and later took up a similar position in /Dublin before going on the road as a commercial traveller for one of the big British warehouses. Four years later he bought John Fay’s and Soden’s soon become one of the best known and highly respected names in the drapery trade in the North Midlands with shoppers flocking from adjoining counties to view and buy the most up to date stock. For many years he was a prominent member of Cavan County Council serving as Chairman for a number of years he was also a member of Cavan Urban District Council and Cavan/Monaghan Mental Health Board. He was also a Peace Commissioner. He was a forthright and hectic debater. He was always straight and to the point. He was a great Cavan man but always felt that the Monaghan delegation on the Mental Health Board punched above their weight and was never slow to condemn the Monaghan attitude towards Cavan. He was a lifelong member of Cumainn Na Gael later Fine Gael. After leaving Cavan Peter set up a licensed premises in Stoney Batter Dublin where he enjoyed a big trade particularly from Cavan people visiting Dublin for some of the big matches in Croke Park. Peter Soden business man and politician is survived by his wife two sons Seamus and Peter five daughters Peggy Soden Assistant Matron Peamont Sanatorium Mary and Nora Soden Mrs W Parry and Mrs T Turner. Interment took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry following Requiem Mass in Dublin.
January 6th 1962 Worst Winter since 1947 s the country is held in icy snowy grip making roads and streets impassable as the country grinds to a halt. No major tragedies reported in the area as most people elect to stay indoors. Two brothers William 56 Postman and Joe Rooney 60 freeze to death in their boat at Innisturk island upper Lough Erne county Fermanagh..
Margaret Creane ‘Sunnymeade’ is pictured with two lambs born early on New Year’s Day.
John Allen aged 19 is admitted to Cavan Surgical Hospital with serious head injuries and later transferred to The Richmond Hospital in Dublin. Later Thomas J Allen 19 Tullac Mongan no relation is charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm.
An amazing half a million viewers tune into the opening of RTE television on New Year’s Eve. Cardinal Dalton Eamonn De Velera President deliver their first television addresses to the nation. Cardinal Dalton warned parents not to allow their children unsupervised access to the television and hope that the new service would be constructive and prayerful. Eamonn Andrews Director General of the new station and a household name in Ireland and Britain promised programmes on RTE that would be of high standard and contain uplifting material reflecting the life of the Irish nation in all its multicoloured hues. There was a short address at the Gresham Hotel by an Taoiseach Sean Lemass and Michael Hilliard TD Minister for Posts and Telegraphs and a native of Navan. Benediction was then imparted from the oratory chapel in Montrose by His Grace Archbishop John Charles McQuaid of Dublin. Later viewers watched a newscast which contained interviews by Micheal O Hehir as well as the early speeches from the luncheon held earlier in the day. Reception in Cavan was excellent and everybody thought while the standard was amateurish and not at all to the standard of BBC and UTV is was Irish and could only get better with practice and proper rehearsal.
Chief Superintendent WJ McConville after twelve months in Cavan is transferred to Drogheda and replaced by J McDonagh from Ennis.
Death of Ruth Fagan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. Well known person in the area her charity and hospitality were hallmarks of her life. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Denn Church.
Cavan At Home Week says “ as a comic all rounder nobody has yet been seen in Cavan town to equal Mel Doherty”. Audiences are poor due to the snow bound roads which are presently impassable in areas with snow lying in the Cavan area for well over two weeks and no sign of a thaw. Anthony Jackson Michael Rafferty Mel Doherty Gerry Maguire in ‘Begorra Its Gold’ light up the Town Hall with John O Connor and his wonderful tenor voice lending a touch of class. Dessie Maguire Paddy McNamara Des Lambert Gerard Carroll Gene Cullivan Val McGovern all play their part in the hilarious show produced by Father Torlac O Reilly. Joe Galligan Paddy Murray Terence McEntee Michael Gallimore Charlie Moore Martin O Neill all lend a youthful hand in entertaining a small but most appreciative audience. Arm swinging high stepping Boy Scout’s band were a treat featuring Gerry O Keeffe Paul Ronan Patrick Conaty John Conaty Sean McDonald Marin Sexton John Cullen Gerry Pryce and JJ Reilly. Eileen Morgan was on the piano Eamonn Brady drums Eamonn Donohoe on the saxophone and Leo Ronan on the violin. The scenery was by James Plunkett Saint Phelim’s Place make up Mrs Hicks and May Reilly College Street . Star of the Irish concert was the vivacious Ann Maguire. Mel Doherty was Percy French while the young Val McGovern was accompanied by the equally young Jerome Casey. The monologue by Dessie Maguire brought tears to many an eye while the recitations by Brian Coleman reminded us of the winter nights in Ireland long ago .Seamus De Faoite was in charge of the Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan group who were brilliant in presentation and execution. Tom Hickey was a most able and humorous MC. Sean O Siochan the gust artiste from Dublin was unable to travel due to the impassable roads. Producer of the Irish concert was Seamus De Faoite.
Death of John Smith Araghan in Dublin . He left Cavan forty years ago and raised his family in Dublin never forgetting his Cavan roots. He was known as ‘John the Carpenter’ He is survived by his wife one son and four daughters. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S John Moran and H Carthy E/W PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt.
January 13th 1962 Conor Cruise O Brien weds Marie McEntee in a simple ceremony in Carmelite Church New York. Rev Donal O Callaghan presided. Groomsman Jim Kiernan Irish Consul General in New York and a friend of the groom. Mary Paul cousin of the bride was bridesmaid.
Seamus De Faoite Chairman is pictured welcoming Bishop Austin Quinn to the Cavan At Home Week in the Town Hall.
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Drumalee GFC hold their first annual dinner dance in the Farnham Hotel. Among the distinguished attendance were TP O Reilly Chairman Cavan County Board PC Donohoe Treasurer and HL Smith Secretary . Paul Caffrey Chairman welcomed the guests and among the other speakers were PJ McGovern P Molloy and HL Smith.
Death of John Sheanon at the residence of his daughter Mrs M Tully Killbandrick Redhills. A native of College Street John was senior ambulance driver with Cavan County Council. He was extremely popular with the staff and patients of all the local hospitals and treated everybody like a perfect gentleman. Prominent member of Cavan Old IRA the coffin was draped in the tricolour and his old colleagues formed a guard of honour. The Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass celebrated by Father AB McGrath.
Death of Elizabeth Greenan Drumalee relict of the late Michael well known huntsman in the area. She was a woman of great Christian virtue and was charitable and extended hospitality to all who called to their home. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Inspector R Grant is made Superintendent in Bellmullett county Mayo. He served in Cavan since 7th April 1959 having been attached to Waterford. He is a courteous and efficient officer and was very popular in Cavan. He is replaced by Inspector M Bohan on promotion from Carlow.
Father John Brady CSSP Corawelis leaves Dublin en route to Nigeria where he has served for the last twelve years.
Death of Kathleen Cusack youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Owen Cusack Butlersbridge at an early age. There was a capacity attendance at the funeral Mass in Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge to Killygarry cemetery.
Cavan Technical School and the De La Salle School are forced to close for a further week’s holiday due to flooding as a result of burst pipes caused by the present severe weather conditions.
Poor attendance and poor demand at the small Cavan fair with yearlings fetching £33-£36 2 year olds £42-£50 3 years old £55-65 working horses £35-£40 ponies £25-£30 bonhams £10-£12 per pair.
January 20th 1962 Monaghan Urban Council after a long debate decide to contact RTE to complain about the quality of reception in some areas particularly in the North Monaghan area. Mr McCarron says that “Monaghan are always grumbling about something and his reception is perfect since RTE went on test last September. The Chairman is not much help as he says that he doesn’t watch television but he has had a lot of complaints from people in areas who do and the Council must act on these complaints!
M/S Murphy Quinn Auctioneers and Insurance brokers open for business in 98 Main Street opposite the Farnham Hotel. The Managing Director is Brian Murphy while the directors are JJ Quinn Brian Murphy and Annette Murphy. Mr Quinn is Managing Director of Quinn Brothers Main Street Longford who last year had sales of over £100,000. Brian who is a native of Ballyconnell has been in the Insurance business for over twenty five years and has written life assurance to the tune of £2 million over the last fifteen years. Murphy Quinn are agents for Midland and Western Building Society Longford. Josie Farrelly who has been with the Longford based company for seven years will now join Murphy Quinn as Secretary based in Cavan.
Death of Bernard Bennie Rehill Newtown House Leixlip one of Dublin’s leading publicans. Native of Araghan Cavan. He was also a very prominent figure in greyhound racing. Resident in Dublin for over fifty years he was proprietor of O Mara’s on Aston Quay and O Mara’s Bachelor’s Walk. Founder member of Irish Coursing Club in 1945. He was Chairman of Dublin Grocer’s and Vintner’s Association from 1953-1956 and again in 1960. He was a well known member of the Appeals Board Bord Na Gcon and a director of the Greyhound and Sporting Press Clonmel. His wife died some years ago.
Death of the famous John McGirr 30 Blessington Street Dublin. Native of Omagh county Tyrone he was one of the early pioneers of bus travel in the midlands and ran the Cavan Longford route daily as well as Sunday excursions to Bundoran. He was a distinguished member of the old Forester’s Band. He is survived by his wife sons and daughters. Funeral from Saint Joseph’s Carmelite Church Berkley Road Dublin 7 to Dean’s Grange cemetery.
The matron of Saint Phelim’s Hospital returns thanks to the Boy Scouts and Father Torlac O Reilly for staging their hit musical show ‘Begorra It’s Gold’ in the hospital on December 28th one of the worst nights in this historically icy cold winter.
Crubany/Cavan Harps 1932-1957 will hold a reunion dinner in the Farnham Hotel with tickets available from Tom McNamara Tom Kelly or John O Rourke UDC.
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February 3rd 1962 Mr and Mrs Joe P Doherty Saint Brigid’s Terrace celebrate the golden jubilee of their marriage. They were married on 31st January 1912 in Saint Mel’s Cathedral Longford and they have two sons Sean and Mel and six daughters together with fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Both are natives of Edgeworthstown county Longford and are over 30 years in Cavan. Joe was a master baker in McDonnell’s for almost thirty years and is now three years retired. He is a well known bird fancier and keeps canaries finches and all sorts of rare birds as well as being a skilled hard working gardener. In his youth he was a well known entertainer and formed a group with his brother which was extremely popular all over the midlands. He is presently the very popular Caretaker in Cavan CYMS. One of his sons Mel is well known in Cavan theatrical circles.
Cavan County Board 1962 Chairman TP O Reilly Vice Chairman Peadair Doyle Secretary H L Smith Treasurer PC Donohoe Registrar Jack McConnell. Delegate to Central Council Simon Deignan Ulster Council Andy O Brien and Sean Moriarity NT Ballinagh. Cavan decide by 81-17 to back the Dublin motion seeking an end to the ban on foreign games at the forthcoming Congress at Easter.
Paddy Sheridan’s Will Power by Man of Pleasure out of Paddy’s Race On qualifies for the Irish Greyhound Coursing finals in Clonmel. John Myles is the trainer for the £500 race.
Pictured at the dinner and social in the Ulster Arms for Lt P McMahon who has just completed a six month tour of the turbulent Congo with the United Nations are Lt Paddy Duffy Lt McMahon Cmdt Jim Scanlon Captain Jimmy McEntee Quartermaster Sergeant Matt Lynch Lt John Murphy Lt Michael Quigley Lt C Sheridan Lt J McGinley and Lt Anselem Lovett. While the Army Number 1 Band are in town drumming up a recruitment drive in Cavan Military Barrack from 8-10 each night.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Cyril and Mrs Arnold E/W Mrs H Carthy and P W Flynn.
John Donohoe Scoutmaster and Robbie Ryan Abbey Street are reforming the Boy Scouts Accordion Band with practices in side room of the Town Hall.
February 10th 1962 Paddy Gaffney Town Surveyor unveils the amended cheaper plans estimated at £18,000 for the development of the Town Hall. It will mean a further 2/6 in the £ increase on the rates. The new development envisages kitchen and refreshment rooms extension of the stage and other improvements. The reception again is very poor with Johnny O Rourke summing up the mood by saying “ the letting of the hall is very bad and it is too small dirty unattractive dull and the roof is about to cave in “ Needless to say the improvements were put on the long finger.
Ulster Railway Cup team to play Connaught at Breffni Park on February 25th 1962 E McKay Gabriel Kelly Leo Murphy Pat Rice Benny Mone Jim McDonnell J Smith (Down) Joe Lennon Jarlath Carey Sean O Neill James McCartan Paddy Doherty Sean O Connell Jimmy Whan and Brian Morgan.
Boy Scouts AGM Chairman John Hynes Vice Chairman James Plunkett Treasurer Phil Smith Secretary Des Lambert Committee Father Torlac O Reilly Joe Cullivan Mel Doherty John O Connor PJ Carroll Gerard Carroll Paddy McNamara Frank O Keeffe John Walsh and Gerry Maguire.
Aidan Conaty a native of Ballinagh purchases ‘The Classic’ from T Smith Eddie O Gorman was auctioneer TJ Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage. Aidan is intending to set up a high class tailoring business on the site which was burnt to the ground at Christmas 1959.
Bridge Club Maureen McDonald and Father Sean O Reilly E/W GV Maloney junior and George Fairbrother.
Maeve McDonald will give the next recital at Cavan Gramophone Club at 23 Farnham Street.
February 17th 1962 Paddy and Mrs O Reilly Athbara celebrate the Golden Jubilee of their marriage surrounded by their family and friends. They were married on the 15th February 1912 at Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge by Rev C Magee Adm assisted by family friend Father Martin Comey DD a curate in Cavan Presbytery. Paddy was Secretary of Cavan County Council for forty years and was one of the main officers of Cavan County Board holding the post of Treasurer for fifty years. He was one of the four men who reorganised the GAA in Cavan and Ulster in 1903 the others being Andy McEntee Joe Smith and John F O Hanlon Anglo Celt. Mrs Reilly is daughter of Mr and Mrs Terence Smith Butlersbridge well known Grocer’s and Vintner’s . They have two sons three daughters and seventeen grandchildren.
Cavan Angler’s Club 1962 Chairman George V Maloney Junior Vice Chairman Vincent Bartley Secretary Sean Young Assistant Secretary Norman Cinnamond. Treasurer Johnny Donohoe.
Matt Rudden from Laragh wins the Leinster Senior Cross Country title at Mount Pleasant Dundalk held over an undulating course of eight miles. Supreme test of stamina the course was a four lap circuit taking in four jumps a ditch a stream and 300 yards of ploughed fields. Noel Hendrick of Wexford was second in 46 minutes and 46 seconds while the Irish ten mile champion Harry O Gorman was 3rd 10 seconds later. Matt finished 25 yards ahead of his nearest rival and his next big race will be the Irish Cross Country Championships in Cork when he hopes to improve on his second place last year. Meanwhile Francie McDermott flew in from Coventry for the Ulster Championships in Armagh where he finished a gallant second for a title his club mate Matt Rudden held in 1960. The winner was the experienced George Williamson Derry with T P Callaghan the promising young Bailieborough athlete and Ulster Junior and Novice champion back in 3rd place. Seventeen year old Terry Cullivan put up a great performance in Armagh and if he keeps it up he will emulate the feats of the great Matt Rudden.
There are 214 blind people in county Cavan and a branch of the National Council for the Blind has been set up in Cavan. The aim is to raise enough funds to finance a permanent teacher who will visit each of the blind people in their homes. A door to door collection will be taken up in Cavan Ballinagh Crossdoney and Ballyhaise.
Death of Mary Power sister of Jimmy Veale in Carrick on Suir after a long illness at the age of 34. She is survived by her husband and three small children parents brothers and sisters.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/ W Dr Bertie T Cullen and Patrick V Coghlan.
Cavan Technical School hail the purchase of the outstanding Linguaphone French speaking records as a huge step forward in the attractive teaching and speaking of French. When funding permits Mrs Cecilia Walsh hopes to add the German records to the school’s collection.
Cavan Fair. Very good demand with prices well up on last month yearlings £25-£30 two year olds £45-£50 springers £50-£60 working horses £40-£50 colts and fillies £40-£52-10 each donkeys £8-£12 bonhams £18-£30 a pair carrying sows £30-£35.
February 24th 1962 Cost of production drives the price of the Anglo Celt up by 1d to seven pence from next week.
~The IRA end their campaign against the British occupational forces which has been going on since December 1956. Twenty nine men are released from Mountjoy jail.
Death of Mrs Sheridan Broad Road Arva two doors away from her place of birth at the age of 104. She was born on the 8th June 1859 into a family of 16 where her parents were survivors of the Famine, The entire family were converted to Catholicism in 1860 and there is still a plaque in the Sacred Heart Church Arva commemorating this event. She married Jimmy Sheridan the local Blacksmith and they had a family of 10 children but there are only 2 of them still alive including Kathleen in Detroit USA. Most of her family emigrated to England and America. She had wonderful hands sewing knitting and darning up to the age of 100. She was an expert making ‘Uncle Tom Cabin Quilts’. She leaves 21 grandchildren 50 great grandchildren. She died at the residence of her daughter Mrs J Mulligan just two doors down from where she was born in 1858. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Sacred Heart Church Arva with burial in Coronea cemetery.
Lt Colonel John Glenn 1st American in Space after 5 hour space ride orbiting the earth three times. The blast off from Cape Canaveral in Florida with the safe splash down in the Pacific exactly on target. He tells President Kennedy phoning from the Oval Office in the White House that he “ enjoyed a tremendous trip wonderful experience almost unbelievable and my condition during and after the trip is excellent”! The achievement is heralded by Pope John XX III as “ a new victory for man in the cause of science in the search for peace”
Saint Patrick’s Cavan as expected score a facile win over Saint McCartan’s College Monaghan in the Semi Final of the McRory Cup winning as they liked in Monaghan 2-7 to 0-1. If they had taken only half their chances they would have run up a cricket score and now qualify to meet Abbey CBS Newry in the Final in Ballybay in March. Liam Maguire was an excellent referee. In preparation for the game they will play a Cavan Junior selection next Sunday at PJ Duke Park Stradone. Team Paddy Lyons John Junior Dowd Jimmy Stafford J McKiernan Ray Dunne Pat Gaffney Ray Carolan Captain Charles Flynn Tom Sheridan Joe Leydon Brian Kennedy J Dolan Mickey Fagan and V Brady .
Dancers from Sligo Mullingar Letterkenny Castlefinn Clones Strabane Drumlish Convoy Dungannon Oldcastle and many other areas will join their colleagues at Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan in a dancing extravaganza on Saint Patrick’s Day 1962. They will give exhibitions at vantage points in the town before the Junior competitions in the Protestant Hall and the Senior competitions in the Town Hall. On Saint Patrick’s Night all will come together for a Social and Reunion in the Town Hall followed by a Ceilidhe and the presentation of awards.
President John Fitzgerald Kennedy thanks Cavan tenor Sean McManus for the gift of his record sent to him entitled the ‘Ballad of Jack Kennedy’ which Sean sent to the President at Christmas. On the flip side of the record is the very tranquil and soothing ‘An Evening in Mount Mellary’
Cavan Bridge N/S Gerry Hunt and Doctor PD Maloney E/W Jim Rafter and Mrs Gwen Arnold. Team for team of four competition in Athlone PD Maloney Captain Gerry Hunt Cyril and Gwen Arnold.
March 3rd 1962 Huge farmer’s demonstration in Cavan town where 2,500 farmers march in protest at the increasing rates being adopted by Cavan County Council who are meeting in the Courthouse to strike the rate for the coming year. Opinion is evenly split on the farmer’s position with quite a few comments to the effect that they are well enough off and never want to pay anything. The Council strike the rate of £46-2-0 in the £ an increase of 4/2 with the very well respected Chairman Patrick Smith echoing the general feeling that the small business people are paying the bulk of the rates while the farmers are getting clean off the hook. One of the banners proclaimed that ‘Farmers were living off their sense of humour’. With complaints from shopkeepers politicians and general public the march of 2.500farmers seems to have done nothing but antagonise the general public.
Anna Harten who recently was successful in Local Government exams is appointed to the staff of Saint Mary’s College. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Harten Carnagh Kilcogy and a past pupil of Cloncivid National School and Loreto College.
Twenty three goals and twenty points are scored in the Railway Cup Semi Finals at Breffni Park before a crowd of 9.064. Leinster beat Ulster 11-4 to 6-3 in the hurling game. In the football semi final Ulster beat Connaught 5-6 to 1-7 with the gallant efforts of the great James McCartan with Jim McDonnell at sea and continually taunted by the quicksilver Packy McGerty in the centre half berth and only coming into his own when switched to his familiar wing half back position late in the game. Gabriel Kelly Leo Murphy and Pat Rice were outstanding in the full back line while Jim McCartan Sean O Neill and Jimmy Whan were the best of the forwards while Eamon McKay was sound in goals thwarting the Connaught onslaught. Ulster started very well at midfield but Joe Lennon and Jarlath Carey faded and were replaced in the second half. Team Eamonn McKay Gabriel Kelly Leo Murphy Pat Rice Benny Mone Jim McDonnell Patsy O Hagan Joe Lennon Jarlath Carey Sean O Neill James McCartan Paddy Doherty Sean O Connell Jimmy Whan and Brian Morgan. Subs Tony Hadden for Joe Lennon Sean Ferriter for Jarlath Carey. The hurling game which was the first major fixture in Cavan for 15 years was a damp squib with Leinster racing into a 8-2 to nil lead in the opening stages and never subsequently troubled by the weak Ulster response.
Willie Webb ‘Rising Star AC’ Cork wins the All Ireland Junior Cross Country Championship in Tanagh Cootehill in a time of 33:10 for the six mile course around Tanagh House. Francis McDermott Laragh who again flew in from Coventry for the gruelling test was second in a sparkling 33:20 just ten seconds behind the winner while promising TP O Callaghan Bailieboro who only took up the sport last autumn was 8th in 33:57. Teams 1st Cork 2nd Clare 3rd Tipperary and 4th Limerick.
At the monthly meeting of Cavan Angler’s Club held in Donohoe’s Restaurant Bridge Street sympathy is extended to Father Malachy Byrne CC Laragh former Chairman of the Club on the recent death of his brother.
Annual social and supper of Cavan CYMS in the Town Hall on Shrove Tuesday with catering by the Girl’s Club and music by Stan Mullery Eileen Morgan Henry Martin and Jackie Fitzpatrick on the violin. Among the distinguished attendance were Fathers ABC McGrath and Patrick J McManus. Father PJ Gargan Spiritual Director thanked all who assisted and supported the function.
Fagan’s staff make a presentation to Kitty Kinsella who is emigrating at a most enjoyable social in the Protestant Hall where Betty Poyntz on behalf of the staff and many friends made the presentation to the very popular Kitty who will be greatly missed by customers and colleague.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Father Frank McKiernan and Tommy McCormick E/W Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan.
‘The Commercial Bar’ take on ‘The Old Mill’ in the first round of the Cavan and District League.
Cavan Gaels hold their first annual dinner in the Farnham Hotel with tickets still available from Maurice Brady Sean Galligan and Toggy Connolly with dinner being served at 8 pm.
Willie P O Hanlon and Bridie Smyth are the new captains at County Cavan Golf Club. Men’s section President Bertie Cullen Captain Willie P O Hanlon Treasurer Brian Coleman Secretary John Brady Assistant Secretary Dermot Morgan. Committee Tommy Aylmer Louis Blessing Liam Bogue Jack Brady Phil Cullivan Seamus Fox Edward O Hanlon Dr FPE Smith Niall Walsh and Tom Hickey. Ladie’s section President Dorrie Smith Captain Bridie Smyth Secretary Maisie Magee Assistant Secretary Carmel McDonald committee Cissie Blessing Kathleen Brady Philomena Coleman Margaret English Kathleen Kenny Kathleen Morgan Airmid O Hanlon Una Smith and Kathleen Sullivan.
Anglo Celt shoots up to 5d on account of increasing production costs. Many of the reader desert the paper swearing that they will never buy the ‘rag’ again.
March 10th 1962 Nora Lever the well known Dublin actress will adjudicate at this year’s 28th Drama Festival in the Town Hall.
Bishop Austin Quinn in his Lenten Pastoral warns about the moral decay brought about by the increasing influence of television. All week days in Lent are fast days except Saint Patrick’s Day. All Fridays Ash Wednesday are days of fast and abstinence. Lenten fast ceases at midnight on Holy Saturday.
British Commission on Tobacco Smoking urges British Government to take immediate steps to curtail cigarette smoking.
The McRory Cup first presented by Cardinal McRory in 1924 will be replaced by a new trophy this year when either Saint Patrick’s College Cavan or Abbey CBS Newry will be the first holders. The old trophy now finds a permanent home in Saint Patrick’s Armagh who have won the trophy more times than any of the other colleges in Ulster. Saint Pat’s Cavan with colossus Ray Carolan expected to dominate are tipped to avenge their early season defeat at the hands of Abbey CBS and retain the McRory Cup.
Seamus McCormack one of the glittering stars at the boxing tournament in the packed Ritz Ballroom in Killeshandra with three hundred patrons failing to gain admission as boxing fever hits Killeshandra. There were thirteen contests with boxers from four counties. In the bout of the night Seamus McCormack Cavan stopped Paddy Keenan Killeshandra in the second round. Two exceptionally talented boys and it was in doubt right up to McCormack flooring his all action opponent with the referee wisely deciding to stop the bout to save the Killeshandra man from further punishment.
With the wash out at Christmas due to the snow and ice Cavan Boy Scouts are back with the musical extravaganza ‘Begorra It’s Gold’ in the Town Hall for three nights featuring the Des Jenkins Band 100 artistes including 14 of Cavan’s most talented adult artistes.
CYMS Whist Drive in Town Hall with £50 for top score and gent’s and ladies’ prizes of 1st £10 2nd £6 3rd £4 4th £3 and 5th £2. Score cards 10/-.
Death of James Dowd 5 Military Row and formerly of Cullies at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. Survived by his 4 sons and 4 daughters. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan ICA present the Dublin Orchestral Concert Orchestra conductor
Dr Brian Boydell playing Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony and the Magic Flute by Mozart in the Town Hall. The Cavan ICA Choir will perform seasonal airs at the interval.
March 17th 1962 John McGinley Cavan Town Clerk is appointed Borough Accountant with Sligo Corporation. He came to Cavan in June 1961 and was a most popular and efficient officer. He is a former District Court Clerk in Naas . Native of Drogheda, John started his career as a clerk with Bord Iascaigh Mara.
Rev Brother O Doherty is pictured presenting the gleaming new McRory Cup to the captain of Saint Patrick’s College who defeated Abbey CBS in a thrilling final in Ballybay. Father PV Mallon President of the Ulster College’s Council is pictured on the right. Saint Pat’s beat Abbey CBS to retain the trophy in a gruelling hard fought game played in wet underfoot conditions in Pearse Park Ballybay with former Cavan All Ireland footballer Liam Maguire in charge of the whistle letting play continue and not blowing the whistle only when necessary. Ray Carolan gave one of the great final displays despite little assistance from an out of sorts Charles Flynn and when the forwards wasted chance after chance he surge forward to take the scores himself. Pat Gaffney from Latt gave a sterling display curbing the threat of Val Kane and again breaking up attack after attack to launch over a great solo point from over fifty yards out after he had blocked down a shot on goal by Kane. Played before an appreciative attendance of just over 2.000 this game was far from a classic with two fit eager teams physically mixing it and throwing all niceties to the wind. Saint Pat’s led at the interval 1-8 to 1-4 . Abbey CBS came out with all guns blazing and dominated the third quarter closing the gap. Saint Pat’s held on and were three points ahead with four minutes left when Mickey Fagan shot over a priceless 21 yard free after Paddy Dolan had got through only to strike the butt of the upright. Sweet revenge then for Saint Pat’s who despite an ineffective forward line avenge their Rannafast Cup defeat of two years ago and their earlier defeat at the hand’s of Abbey CBS earlier in this year’s McRory Cup. Team Paddy Lyons John ‘Junior’ O Dowd Jimmy Stafford Peter Pritchard John McKenna Raymond Dunne Patrick Gaffney Charles Flynn Ray Carolan Tom Sheridan Joe Leydon Brian Kennedy Noel Brady Paddy Dolan and Michael Fegan. Sub Kevin Dolan for Ray Dunne injured. Saint Pat’s now play the holders Saint Jarlath’s Tuam in the Hogan Cup in Athlone on Sunday week.
Sean Og Flood the former Louth and Leinster goalkeeper now playing for Ballinagh will line out for Cavan against Donegal in the Dr McKenna Cup next Sunday.
Bishop Austin Quinn is pictured enjoying the Cavan Boy Scout’s pantomime ‘Begorra Its Gold’ in the Town Hall. The show is written and produced by Father Torlac O Reilly.
Fishing fever in Cavan as Hughie Maguire is pictured with a specimen brown trout weighing 5 lbs 1 ½ oz caught at Killykeen on Lough Oughter while Tommy Donohoe is pictured with his 5 lbs 1 ozs caught on Lough Sheelin. Cpl John O Reilly with his specimen brown trout weighing 5lbs 1 ozs also caught on Killykeen. Sean Young brings up the rear with his 1 lb 12 ½ oz rainbow trout caught on the first day of fishing on Annagh Lake.
Death of John Maguire 2 Jubilee Terrace at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. The funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was large and representative with burial in Saint Patrick’ cemetery Drumcor.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan E/W Carmel McDonald and George Fairbrother.
In a titanic struggle the ‘Old Mill’ defeat the ‘Commercial Bar 4-3 in the Cavan Darts League. Next week the ‘Old Mill’ visit the ‘Hub Bar’ who are showing excellent form this season.
Angela Clarke will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society meeting at 23 Farnham Street.
Cavan Fair brisk trade for store cattle. Horses fillies colts scarce and dear. Colts and fillies were fetching £50-£55 donkeys £8-£12.
March 24th 1962 Tom McCusker is pictured in action against his opponent Hughie L Smith in the final of the Billiard competition at Cavan CYMS in the Hut. McCusker former All Ireland finalist edged out the gallant HL in an exciting final which thrilled the large crowd in the Hut.
JJ Clarke formerly overseer in Cavan and now Postmaster Mullingar is elected Chairman of the Postmaster’s Association at their annual conference. Former Postmaster in Carrick on Shannon and Wexford Jack was Secretary Cavan County Board for nine years Secretary and Captain Cavan Slashers with whom he won seven senior championship medals. A native of Tempo during his long stint in Cavan he was a regular on the Cavan senior team and played in the All Ireland Final of 1928.
Four hundred dancers take part in the dancing exhibitions and competitions sponsored by Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan on Saint Patrick’s Day. The junior competitions were held in the Protestant Hall while the senior competitions were in the Town Hall. Adjudicators were Tony Farrell Ballyjamesduff Brian Coleman Cavan and Peter Hughes Dungannon. The Power School of Dancing Cavan won the ‘Glencar Reel’ the ‘Siege of Ennis’ ‘Walls of Limerick’ while Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan won the ‘Siege of Ennis’ and ‘Sweets of May’. Competitors from Clones Cavan Oldcastle Navan and Donegal all took part.
Terence S Smith writing in this week’s Celt traces the origin of the town of Cavan to a Charter granted in 1610 by James the 1st establishing the Corporation of the Borough of Cavan predecessor to the other civic bodies like Cavan Town Council Cavan Urban Council and Cavan Town Commissioners. The O Reilly’s had castles all over the region of Breffni but their main castle and fortress was in Cavan. Pictured are the Mace and the seal of Cavan Urban District Council. Terence S points out that the original charter of King James 2 presented in 1697-1688 was in the possession of Dan Reilly publican Church Street circa 1917 who sold his premises to James Gough in 1933. Dan was a former Chairman of Cavan County Council and a long time member of Cavan Urban Council. In December 1930 the Public Records Office in Dublin purchased the Charter. Transcripts of Charters of James 1 and James 2 to Cavan are archived in the Royal Irish Academy. Papers within the Charter include ‘Calendar of the State Papers’ including Ireland during the reign of James 1 period 1608-1610 papers of the Commissioners on Municipal Corporations in Ireland 1833. Municipal Government in Ireland John J Webb MA LLB. Civic History of the town of Cavan Terence S Smith. History of Enniskillen W Copeland Trimble and Belfast and Northern Ireland Directory.
Leinster beat Ulster 1-12 to 1-10 to win the Railway Cup with Des Foley Dublin at the ager of only 21 becoming the first man to win Railway Cup medals in football and hurling on the one day having earlier assisted Leinster to snatch victory from Munster 1-12 to 1-10 courtesy of a last minute goal denying the ageing Christy Ring his 18th Railway Cup medal. In the football final Kevin Heffernan Dublin was winning his 7th Railway Cup medal while Leinster completed the double for only the 8th time in history. Munster winning four and Leinster now four titles on the double. Leinster were much better than the score suggests in their 1-11 to 0-11 win over Ulster where the teams were level at halftime 0-5 each. Scorers for Ulster who played second fiddle to Leinster at centre field and where Jim McDonnell was once again never comfortable at centre half back Paddy Doherty 0-5 Brian Morgan 0-2 Jimmy Whan Gene Larkin Jarlath Carey Mickey Donagh Tyrone 0-1 each.
Cavan play Westmeath in the well appointed Cusack Park Mullingar as Saint Patrick’s College bid for a place in the Hogan Cup Final at nearby Athlone. Despite pleas by the Cavan County Board to play both games in Mullingar the fixtures go on in separate venues only a few miles from one another. Jim McDonnell is forced to cry off the Cavan team as he is coaching Saint Pat’s this year. Saint Pat’s will be depending on footballer of the year Ray Carolan to again lead them with more assistance from Charles Flynn who failed to impress at centre field in the McRory Cup Final.
Vera Brady’s fashion show in the Town Hal draws a capacity attendance with models from the Miriam Woodbyrne Agency and the proceeds going to the newly established Cavan Branch NCBI.
Bishop Austin Quinn presides at Solemn High Mass in the Cathedra on Saint Patrick’s Day to mark the end of the Patrician Year. Fathers Felim McGovern deacon Frank McKiernan sub deacon and PJ Gargan master of ceremonies. The Cathedral Choir was augmented by the Choir from Saint Patrick’s College. Father ABC McGrath CC was organist.
Rev D Dargan SJ will give the sermon at the Pioneer Rally organised for Cavan on the 17th May next.
William M Allen a native of Edgeworthstown dies at the residence of his son Jack Allen Cootehill Road Cavan. Highly respected resident he was extremely popular over a wide area. Survived by his wife and family. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Corboy cemetery.
Cash Stores on the corner of Bridge Street and College Street property of Tommy McGovern brother of Pat(Tom Boylan’s) fails to sell at auction when the bidding stopped at £2,000. Con P Smith left the deal open to negotiation with Sean Kelly Solicitor the highest bidder. Tom J Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage.
New branch of the National Council for the Blind formed in Cavan. Chairman Dr FPE Smith Ophthalmic Surgeon. The meeting in the Courthouse was informed that Bishops Austin Quinn and EFH Moore had consented to become the Patrons of the new branch. Cavan County Council agree to donate the considerable sum of £150 per annum while Vera Brady has donated the proceeds of her recent sell out fashion show to the organisation.
March 31st 1962 Mr and Mrs McHenry Dundalk are the winners of the prestigious Cullen Cup at Cavan Bridge Club where forty four pairs took part in the Open competition in the Farnham Hotel. Second were Mr and Mrs EJ Boland Bray after a tie with Sean O Farrell and W McCann also from the Bray club. The consolation competition was won by Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/W Father Sean O Reilly and John Marron after a tie with Gerry Hunt and Dr P D Maloney and F O Coen and Dr JP Hunt Sutton Dublin.
“Record players and transistor radios from Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88. Hire purchase terms available”.
Cavan Urban Rate is up by 2/8 to 52/5 in the pound. Lot of last minute adjustments as Council try to avoid the ire of the ratepayers. Estimate for Council wages reduced by £60, work on the Gallows Hill cost reduced by £100, costs for repairing Council scavenging truck reduced as the County Manager states that Cavan has the lowest rate of any urban council in Ireland.
Saint Jarlath’s Tuam once again overcome Saint Patrick’s College Cavan in the semi final of the Hogan Cup 2-8 to 1-3 in Athlone. Cavan through the outstanding display of Ray Carolan owned the ball but possession was wasted time and time again by forwards who had no idea how to avoid the fast tackling Jarlath’s defence while in break away moves Jarlath’s managed to score at ease. After Saint Pat’s dominated the first fifteen minutes Jarlath’s in break away attacks scored two goals and despite being totally outplayed at midfield managed to lead by 2-5 to 1-1 at half time. Joe Leydon was later moved back to shore up the Saint Patrick’s defence and the introduction of Philip Fitzsimmons at wing half was a great fillip to the Cavan defence who missed the solid hard tackling Ray Dunne ruled out by injury. Too many of the team were simply not good enough for this standard of competition and Jarlath’s managed to pinpoint the weaknesses in the Cavan side. Ray Carolan who was well assisted by Charles Flynn dominated the game and in the end surged forward to score himself. Paddy Lyons Peter Pritchard and Jimmy Stafford emerged with reputations intact while Pat Gaffney was by some distance the star in the half back line. Brian Kennedy and Michael Fagan were the only forwards to impress. Saint Pat’s Paddy Lyons Drumalee John Junior Dowd Killeshandra Jimmy Stafford Killinkere K Dolan John McKenna Mullagh Peter Pritchard Bailieboro Pat Gaffney Cavan Gaels Ray Carolan Cross C Flynn Leitrim Tom Sheridan Ballinagh Joe Leydon Drumkeeran Brian Kennedy Kingscourt Noel Brady Drung Jimmy Dolan Aughnasheelin Mickey Fegan Westmeath. Trainer Jim McDonnell assistant trainer Father Patrick J Mallon.
Death of the very popular Patrick W Flynn Saint Mary’s Farnham Road at the age of 57. He became ill while playing golf and died later at home. He was attended to by Doctor Jack Sullivan and the Last Rites were administered by Father PJ Gargan. He was Superintendent Cavan House Assistance Cavan County Council. He was over twenty years in Cavan and was originally attached to Sligo County Council and Dublin Corporation. He was always bright cheerful and extremely helpful despite the onset of ill health. He was a most helpful and courteous official. Member of Lourdes Invalid fund Saint Vincent De Paul Cavan Parochial committee Cavan Bridge Club and Cavan Golf Club. Survived by his wife Elizabeth two daughters Jean and Mary sisters Ethel Dolly Florry and Kitty all from Merton Gilbert Road Dublin relatives and friends. Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral which was large and representative from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim and again at Mount Jerome cemetery Dublin. Tributes were paid at Cavan Urban Council monthly meeting to the late Mr Flynn with TJ Fitzpatrick Chairman John Murray and Paddy Conaty all speaking about the outstanding qualities of the dead man and extending deep sympathy to the relatives.
Death of Rose Leddy 7 Owen Roe after a long illness in a Dublin hospital . She was wife of Matthew Leddy. The family are old respected residents of the town and Mrs Leddy was known for her Christian virtue and hospitality. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Maureen McDonald E/W Dr PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt.
Death of Arthur ‘Atty’ Smith Tonneymore at the residence of his sister Mrs A Smith Crossdoney. Survived by his brother and sister. Funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Johnny Sutherland late of Connolly Street in New York. He was son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Sutherland whose daughter was Mrs Jack Reilly Barber Connolly Street. He emigrated in 1913 and served in the USA army for the duration of World War 1. Burial took place in the Memorial cemetery Long Island New York.
April 7th 1962 Newport Players Newry win the Open section and the Dr Patrick Lyon’s Cup at the 18th Cavan Drama Festival with ‘Our Town’. Father PJ Gargan standing in for the patron Bishop Austin Quinn presented the prizes to the winning producer Seamus Mallon Newry. Cavan is now the second oldest active Drama Festival in Ireland. Milltown players win the Hugh Lee Cup for plays confined to Cavan and the Diocese of Kilmore. Dublin Dramatic Players win the one act section and Anglo Celt Cup for their production of ‘Spring’. The rural section and AOH Cup was once again won by Ashbourne Dramatic Players Dublin. Best producer Paddy Dillon Breffni Players Carrick on Shannon in producing ‘Maurice Harte’. Best actor for the 4th year on the trot is former Cavan Players star Paddy Dunney Sligo Drama Circle with ‘My Three Angels’. Best actress was Nora Wilson Newport Players Newry with ‘Our Town’
Tom Finlay Senior Counsel is appointed Lecturer in Law at UCD specialising in law of contract and business. He started his career as a Junior Counsel on the Cavan Monaghan circuit before taking silk. He is eldest son of Mrs Eva Finlay and the late TA Finlay SC TD Nutley Park Donnybrook . He is grandson of Mrs Finlay Kinnypottle and a nephew of Eileen Maloney Cavan.
Pictured on the front page of this week’s Celt are Mr and Mrs John Smith Pearse Street and both natives of Bawnboy celebrating the Golden Jubilee of their marriage in Kildoagh Church on the 26th March 1912. Father Henry McCabe CC Templeport officiated. John was formerly Land Steward at the Poor Clare Convent and they have three sons and five daughters and 25 grandchildren.
Big increase of 13 ½ % proposed by Paddy Fleming for VEC teachers comes in for close scrutiny at the monthly VEC meeting. Married men will now receive a scale of salary from £630 to £1,181 while unmarried men and women are in the £541-£933 bracket. Their last increase was in June 1961. J McGovern proposed that the increase be paid and Senator Paddy O Reilly seconded.
Michael J Leahy retires as Cavan’s Postmaster with presentation performed by Overseer Tommy Hughes on behalf of the staff and colleagues at Cavan Post Office. Pictured are AF McLoughlin P White Belturbet Eddie Moore Postman Cavan E O Hare Postmaster Kells JJ Clarke Postmaster Mullingar R Gillen Dublin JJ Norry Postmaster Cootehill Tommy Hughes PK Kilduff Technical staff Mrs MJ Leahy Mr MJ Leahy Leo McGrath Cavan Paddy Donohoe Bill Galvin MJ McCabe Paddy Duffy all Cavan JJ Sloane Postmaster Drogheda C Dempsey. Mr Leahy joined the Postal Service in 1911 stationed first in Dundalk later he served in Belturbet until 1943 Nenagh one year in 1948 then Postmaster Bantry Co Cork in 1949 until he was appointed Postmaster in Cavan in 1955. He is a native of Skibereen county Cork.
“Frank McConnell car hire self drive 1962 models minibus with driver (Mickey Rooney). Keen rates ring Frank or Dympna McConnell Main Street Cavan 211.”
Death of Robert V Walker Claremont Road Sandymount Dublin at the age of 82. He represented the National Health Insurance in Cavan for many years and was a founder member of the Breifne Antiquarian Society. Published a list of place names in the Anglo Celt under the name of ‘An Scolaire Bocht’. The work was later lodged with the Commission for Irish place names. He was a personal friend of Father Joe Meehan PP.
Kilmore wins the Aintree Grand National at 28/1 called after a Wexford town land. It is understood that the horse was heavily backed in the Kilmore area of Cavan who only in 1948 had another winner in the adjoining town land of Caughoo.
Frank Lee formerly 14 Breffni Terrace dies in New York at the age of 55. He emigrated 32 years ago after serving his time to the Hairdressing trade in McCusker’s where one of his colleagues was the late Cavan All Ireland footballer Terry Coyle. He served with the American Army in World War 2.
Song and dance session organised by the energetic Seamus De Faoite and under the auspices of Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan in the Railway Hotel will be filmed by RTE outside broadcast cameras for transmission later in the year. The MC will be Tom Hickey.
N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Dermot Morgan E/W Dr PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt.
Dr Philip O Connell the Diocesan historian will give the lecture ‘County Cavan 1744-The Itinerary of Isaac Butler’ following the annual general meeting of Cumainn Seanchas an Cabhan in the Courthouse Cavan.
April 14th 1962 Budget 1962 this year means a penny on the pint of stout and beer two pence on the glass of spirits no increase in the price of cigarettes abolition of entertainment tax reduction in tractor tax from £8 to £2-10-0 and a new £2.50 million agricultural grant scheme for farmers following their aggressive campaign in recent months. Increase in old age and social welfare by 2/6 per week. Payment of £.5 million to Irish Sugar Company to develop their new food processing business. £460,000 extra for the country’s teachers as they too campaign for increase in salaries. To pay for the ‘damage’ a record £66 million loan will be floated next autumn.
Seamus Gilheaney Cavan is elected President of Cavan Executive Fine Gael with PN Smith Chairman TP O Reilly Vice Chairman Andy O Brien NT Secretary Captain J McGorry and Senator Tom Fitzpatrick Treasurers.
Providers open Cavan’s first ever self service supermarket in Main Street where the Manager is 27 year old Monaghan native Tommy Garvey who has been a member of the staff for twelve years . Stephen Kelly General Manager Providers says that the attractive display lighting and self service speedy check out with Kitty Corrigan on the automated check out is ‘America at Home’. Gone are the dirty grimy soiled counters each item is selected by the customer and is clearly displayed and can be fully examined before purchase. “It’s a general store all dolled up well lit in new flashy garb”. Gerald Fitzmaurice is the Buyer for Providers and looking at the well stocked shelves you can see that his choice is wide and varied with all the old favourites as well as new products on display. General Manager Stephen Kelly was formerly with Egan’s of Tullamore who pioneered self service in Ireland. The directors are Patrick Gaffney BE Con P Smith Con A Smith and JJ Smith Dublin. Lighting and heating engineers were Smith’s Stores Dublin Road Cavan.
First bar restaurant is opened by the energetic Andy Galligan in the ‘Old Mill’ just opposite the entrance to the Fairgreen. Andy is a native of Ardlougher Ballinagh and is a former playing member of the Cavan senior football team. Andy believes passionately “that the customer is always right”! The dining room is upstairs while the well appointed kitchen is in the capable hands of Andy’s wife Maura who is a Domestic Economy graduate and instructor with Cavan VEC. They are opened from 10:30 to 11:30 each night and early opening at 7:30 on Fair Days. The painting and decorating including the portrait of the Old Windmill is all by Harry Dale with the colour scheme in blue and white. Johnny Burns was the interior painter and decorator of the new restaurant with plastic tiling on floor and on the walls. Tommy McCormack of Tullac Mongan did a marvellous job in installing the modern lighting and fitting out the up to date kitchen to best international standards. Andy is a former member and star of Cavan Boxing Club and founder of the Cavan and District Dart’s League, he has recently qualified as an Auctioneer under the title ‘McCabe and Galligan’. Expresso coffees grills teas chips under personal supervision of Mrs A Galligan DSI phone Cavan 261.
Thomas F Flynn eldest son of Anna and the late Thomas F 33 Cathedral Road Cavan passes the Munster and Leinster entrance exam and begins his banking career with the Munster and Leinster Bank in Letterkenny.
Lourdes Invalid Fund sweep on Galway Plate over thirty invalids sent to date and the organising committee under Father PJ McManus Nellie Gargan and Peggy Willock plan to send a further six patients this year. Donations to Nellie Gargan Ritz Bar Cavan all benefactors will be remembered at Mass in Lourdes.
Cavan Presbyterian Minister Rev TP Blackstock receives the unanimous call up to the 1st Antrim Belfast Presbyterian Church. Rev Blackstock who has been a very popular figure in Cavan since January 1954 will leave Cavan for Belfast at the end of May.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dr Bertie Cullen and Paddy Coghlan E/W Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan.
Cavan fair reports brisk trade despite the severe lack of fodder in the area. Yearlings fetching £32-£38 2 year olds £50-£55 3 years £60-£70 working horses £50-£60 colts and fillies £45-£50 ponies £35-£45 donkeys £5-£10 carrying sows £30-£35 bonhams £8-£12 per pair and cabbage plants four shillings for bundles of fifty.
April 21st 1962 Rev Father Dominick McGuiness is ordained a priest by the Bishop of Southwark London Most Rev Dr Cowdray. He immediately left for Ireland to visit his grandmother Mrs Sharkey Drumalee who is gravely ill in a Cavan hospital. He is a grand nephew of Tom McGuinness Town Clerk and a nephew of JJ McGuiness Town Clerk Cavan and Mrs John Sharkey Drumalee. He will leave for the foreign Missions in Africa after a short holiday in Cavan and London.
Death of the very popular well known Margaret Sharkey Drumalee. Member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most distinguished families she was predeceased by her husband John Pig Dealer. Survived by her son Tommy Drumalee three daughters brother grandchildren nephews nieces. She was visited in Hospital by her newly ordained nephew Father Dominick McGuiness last week. She was an extremely well known and her generosity and Christian devotion were hallmarks of her life. Father PJ McManus officiated at the well attended funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Sean Walsh Oliver Plunkett Street is in full training in Swellan Lake for the Donegal Bay swim on June 16th . He will be accompanied by Jack McCelland and several cross channel swimmers all hoping to swim the ten mile journey from Saint John’s Bay to Bundoran.
Marie and Kenneth O Reilly leave College Street to join up with their brother Mel in Sudbury Ontario Canada where he is domiciled for the last ten years. They were the recipients of gifts and good wishes from friends and well wishers in the town of their birth before emigrating to Canada.
Mr and Mrs E Roe win the Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club.
Death of the very distinguished Dr Alphonsus D McDwyer 77 Leinster Road Rathmines Dublin 6. He was educated at Saint Patrick’ College and UCD where he qualified as a doctor in 1933. He was House Surgeon in Cavan Surgical Hospital before setting up practice in Leinster Road Rathmines. He was brother of Eddie McDwyer NT Ballinagh Peter JF Cavan County Registrar Dr Michael A McDwyer Oldham England Mrs AE Wright Channel Islands and Miss M McDwyer Dublin.
April 28th 1962 Paddy Keyes Owen Roe is pictured with his 29 ½ lbs pike caught at Lough Inchin near Cavan town on Easter Monday.
Dr Patrick A ‘Tony’ Farrelly Connister Utoxeter Road Derby is appointed to the permanent and pensionable post of County Cavan Physician to take up duty from May 21s 1962. Native of Dublin he was temporary Regional Physician for Sligo and Donegal from 1958-1959.
Donie Fay wins the trophy for the tin whistle in Clones at the 2nd Ulster Fleadh Cheoil. Very few Cavan winners with several not defending their crowns.
Hard line GAA Congress are to clamp down strongly on all members breaking the rules on the ban on foreign games and dances as the Dublin motion calling for the abolition of the ban is defeated. All individual clubs within the organisation must adhere to the rules and are forbidden to attend promote dances which are not Ceilidhe dancing while any member caught playing attending or promoting foreign games such as soccer rugby hockey etc will be subject to a lengthy ban and may be banished from the organisation says Hugh Byrne MA NT Wicklow who was unanimously re elected President of the GAA. On a more realistic note Congress decide to grant £600 to the All Ireland finalists in senior football and hurling while the semi finalists will each receive £300.
Cavan defeat Antrim to qualify for the Ulster Football Junior Final where they will meet old rivals Down in the Final in Carrickmacross on May 6th 1962.
John Quinn a native of Derry is appointed Postmaster Cavan Post Office to replace Michael J Leahy who has retired. Mr Quinn was formerly Postmaster Curragh Camp in Kildare.
Cavan Gaels in association with Cavan CYMS are running and promoting the popular Cully’s Amusements in the Egg Market. Cully’s are providing bumping cars wheel of fortune indoor Pongo and chair o planes and will operate seven nights a week.
Sister Mercy Rooney Matron Saint Phelim’s Hospital pays tribute to Saint Aidan’s Troup Butlersbridge Virginia Pioneer Dramatic Troup and Milltown Dramatic Society for entertaing the patients in Saint Phelim’s during the Easter period.
Celebrant of the Mass of the Last Supper in the Cathedral on Holy Thursday was Father Joe Dolan Adm with deacon Father Dan Gallogly sub deacon Father Felim McGovern and mc Father Frank McKiernan. The cross bearer in the procession to the Altar of Repose was Father Augustine Leydon Saint Patrick’s College. The Cathedral was open until midnight. On Good Friday Bishop Austin Quinn presided and Rev Father Bob McCabe was the celebrant Father Sean O Reilly deacon and Father Sean O Reilly (Dean) Saint Patrick’s College sub deacon and Father Terry McManus mc . The Passion was sung by Fathers AB McGrath Torlac O Reilly and Felim McGovern with commentary by Father Joe Dolan Adm. The Easter Vigil Mass was celebrated by the Bishop Austin Quinn assisted by Father Paddy Mallon Saint Patrick’s College. The deacon was Father Torlac O Reilly sub deacon Father Augustine |Leydon and the commentator was Father PJ McManus. Father Joe Dolan Adm officiated at the blessing of the Paschal flame the litanies prophesies blessing of baptismal font and renewing of baptismal vows. Father Augustine Leydon was again the cross bearer. Father Pat Brady celebrated the 8 o clock Mass Father Thomas Bannon USA and native of Mullahoran celebrated the ten Mass while the last Mass on Easter Sunday at 11:30 was celebrated by Father PJ McManus.
Cumainn Seanchais Bhreifne 1962 Chairman Brian O Mordha Cootehill Vice Chairman Michael Neary Treasurer Brid Sheridan Secretary Father Augustine Leydon. Despite his new appointment as Principal Saint Felim’s Day School Ballinamore Father Frank McKiernan will remain as Editor of the Bhreifne Journal. Dr Philip O Connell historian of the Diocese gave a very well received lecture on Count Cavan 1744-The Itinerary of Isaac Butler who travelled from Bailieborough via Ballyjamesduff to Cavan town and then via Aughalane to the Spa town of Swanlinbar which was extremely wealthy and well to do as gentry from all over the UK flocked to its spa and kept property and staff in Swanlinbar all year round. Irish or British people did no sun bath and the sea was spurned in favour of spas.
Death of Nora Lydon aunt of Jack Smallhorne at the latter’s residence 31 Coleman Road. She was also an aunt of Father Smallhorne PP Athlone. She is survived by her nephews nieces and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Boherquill cemetery.
Cavan’s Mighty Avons celebrate their second birthday in the Wonderland Ballroom Bawnboy with a bus leaving Cavan and travelling via Ballyhaise and Redhills to the West Cavan venue.
May 5th 1962 Greta Cusack Killymeehan Stradone celebrates her 21st birthday with a gift of £6,250 being her share of the winning Hospital Sweepstake ticket in the Cambridgeshire of 1955 presented to her on the occasion of her 15th birthday by her uncle Hugh McDermott who is agent for the Hospital Sweep in the Stradone area.
Father ABC McGrath Diocesan Director of Music announces that this year the annual plainsong festival will be held in Manorhamilton Ballinamore and Cavan town under the patronage of Bishop Austin Quinn. Chairman T Canon Maguire Vice Chairman Rt Rev Monsignor Kelly PP Ballinamore. Musical Director Father ABC McGrath organist in the Cathedral. The programme in each deanery will commence with Solemn High Mass sung by the children.
James Brady Castletara is awarded £2.500 in his action against the Midland Construction Company Church Street Cavan arising out of an accident at the building of the houses at Kinnypottle on November 4th 1960 when a scaffold collapsed causing Mr Brady to drop the concrete bricks he was carrying and sustaining serious injuries to his head chest shoulders leg and thigh. Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor was for the plaintiff while M/S Hickey and O Reilly represented the company.
Father Sean O Reilly’s Captain’s Prize at Cavan Bridge Club is won by N/S Joan O Hanlon and John Marron E/W George Maloney Junior and George Fairbrother.
Cavan Gaels and Cavan CYMS who have the Egg Market rented from Cavan UDC from the 25th April to the 5th May come in for heavy criticism as a result of Cully’s amusements playing loud music over the public address up to two in the morning but most particularly at weekends when Johnny Murray said the noise in his house in Tullac Mongan was unbearable up until two in the morning on last Friday night. Mr Murray later interviewed Mr Cully who was very helpful and understanding. The County Manager points out that the promoters are breaking the bye law which forbids public performance of music after twelve midnight. Johnny Murray says that Mr Cully will quit at 11:30 but Johnny O Rourke says that the private residents must be protected. Paddy Conaty who is just by the way Chairman of Cavan Gaels says that the business people in the area are delighted with the success of the amusements and the whole complaints business is a ‘bottle of smoke’!
Sympathy is extended to Dr Brian Galligan on the death of his sister Miss Mary Galligan SRN. She was a nurse for many years in Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She is survived by her brother Dr Brian and sister Eileen Brady Killeshandra. Her colleagues formed a guard of honour as the remains were removed from Saint Phelim’ Hospital where she died and the funeral in Saint Felim’s Church Ballinagh was the biggest seen in the area for many years. Father PJ McManus CC Cavan officiated at the Mass and burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
Clare Brady Clerk to Cavan Urban Council is leaving the Council to get married and was the recipient of many compliments during the monthly meeting to which Clare suitably replied. Joe McGovern sums up the mood by saying “Clare personifies all the good qualities of what a public servant should be”!
Death of A E Smith ‘ Ernie’ well known Cavan jeweller ophthalmic optician and radio and television dealer Main Street and Annesley Terrace at Cavan Surgical Hospital at the age of 57. He took over the business established by his late father seven years ago and built up a thriving enterprise. He was an outstanding jeweller and business man and was extremely popular with customers and employees. Former member of Cavan Golf Club he presented the AH Smith trophy for competition among the ladies. He was a founder member of Cavan Anglers Club and a very active angler specialising in fly fishing. He is survived by his wife and one son Grant. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore cemetery.
Johnny O Rourke at the recent Cavan Urban Council meeting campaigns for consecutive two weeks holidays and a five day week for the staff of Cavan Urban Council.
As a result of their excellent reception last Monday fortnight Telefis Eireann are back in town this time in the Sports Centre where the event is under the auspices of Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhain and their capable vey gullible Seamus De Faoite. Tom Hickey is again master of ceremonies at another event that turned out to be a ‘hoax’!
Death of Eamonn Mansfield at the residence of his son JP Mansfield County Engineer Rock Cross Cavan at the age of 85. Former President of the INTO he a native of Mullinahone county Tipperary. He taught in Wexford and Tipperary retiring from teaching in 1934 on his appointment as Lay Appeals Judge in the Land Commission. He was succeeded in Cullen NS by his son Joseph Mansfield who also became President of the INTO. He retired from the Land Commission in 1950. He had several disputes with the occupying British Authorities as he represented the fledgling INTO in disputes and was dismissed for his activities for a period of two years when the organisation appointed him General Secretary where he was to the forefront in securing better pay and conditions for the nation’s teachers. In his youth he was an outstanding middle distance runner and was a prominent playing member of a couple of GAA clubs in towns and parishes where he was posted. He is survived by his son JP Mansfield three daughters Sister Mary Ailbhe Saint Louise USA ? Flynn Clonskeagh Dublin and Dr Pauline Mansfield Flynn Walkinstown Dublin. He was grandfather of Father Eamonn Mansfield CSSSP Switzerland. Father PJ McManus CC Cavan officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Mullinahone cemetery Tipperary. The attendance included Mr Looney President INTO Mr T O Brien and Mr D Kellegher Department of Lands.
Tridium of Benedictions in the Cathedral to mark the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker. Father A Leydon Saint Patrick’s College celebrated Mass before the final Benediction on Tuesday night.
May 12th 1962 Derek Morris with co driver cousin Billy Morris with navigator Jim Gavin from Roscommon in their supped up Volkswagen finish second in their class in the Circuit of Ireland finishing in Killarney 350 points ahead of their pursuer in 3rd place. Derek won the Tullylease, Five Roads Cross, and Monument section. The winner was well known rally driver D Davis from Coventry in England. Derek and Billy were the first ever entry from Cavan in the Circuit of Ireland.
Death of Michael Smith proprietor of the 170 year old Joyce Pub ‘Mulligan’s of Poolebeg Street’ Dublin. A native of Crosskeys Mickey was one of the leading publicans in Dublin for over fifty years and was a great supporter of all things relating to Cavan.The side door in Mulligan’s backed on to the backstage at the ‘Theatre Royal’ and he was on best friend terms with most of the famous regulars like Jimmy O Dea Maureen Potter Peggy Dell Noel Purcell and Cyril Cusack to name but a few. President John F Kennedy then a young Senator visited the famous premises in 1947 as it was one of the famous pubs mentioned in Joyce’s books and plays. The funeral was one of the largest ever seen in the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary City Quay with many of the stars of radio television and the press travelling all the way to Mickey’s final resting place in Crosskeys where well known actor Noel Purcell gave the oration over the grave. The general attendance included the Abbott of Kilnacrott Felim Colwell and Gerard Sweetman TD who with my father Michael Smyth of 60 Main Street were appointed executor’s of Mickey’s estate. Michael Smith is survived by his brother Tommy Crosskeys Mrs Cusack and Mrs McBreen and a large number of nephews and nieces.
Boy Scout’s stage their first hike of the season to Loreto Woods with the Accordion Band poised to make a comeback shortly.
W Burns Oldcastle gives the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society charity night in aid of the Disabled Person’s Fund in the Ulster Arms where supper was served to the very large and appreciative audience.
Death of John ‘Jack’ West Emmett Place and native of Butlersbridge. In his early days he was a shop assistant in Cavan but in latter times turned his hand to horticulture and was a well known figure in the gardening scene in Cavan where he tended and maintained several gardens in the town. Predeceased by his wife just a few short years ago, he is survived by his sister. The funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was large and representative with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery Butlersbridge.
No paper in library for May 12th 1962.
May 19th 1962 Cavan County Manager Dermot McCarthy outlines big changes in the health service being provided by Cavan County Council. Medical and Maternity units will now be located in the old TB Hospital with the Surgical unit being retained in Church Street until such time as the Department come up with the funds to erect the new Surgical unit at the site adjacent to Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn. Sister Mary Michael O Reilly SCM will be Matron of the new hospital at Lisdarn as well as continuing as matron in the Surgical. The County Manager states that no lay person will be appointed matron as it was the preserve of the Mercy Order. Sister Mary Carmel Jennings is appointed assistant matron of the Surgical but the appointment of the new assistant matron at the new medical and maternity unit at Lisdarn has not yet been appointed but it is likely that a lay person may be considered suitable. The new unit will be headed up by the newly appointed County Cavan Physician PA Farrelly. Sister Mary Mercy Rooney will continue as Matron Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan.
Father Francis J McKiernan a native of Aughawillan Ballinamore is appointed the new Principal of Saint Phelim’s Secondary School Ballinamore which will be located in the old CIE Railway Station. Educated at Saint Patrick’s College and Saint Patrick’s Maynooth he was ordained in June 1951 and taught for one year in Saint Malachy’s Belfast before coming back to Saint Patrick’s Cavan in 1953. He is very well known in literary and historical circles being a former Chairman and founding member of Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne and present Editor of the Bhreifne Journal.
Surgeon Bertie Cullen who was best rod on the Ulster team at Lough Melvin and D Halton Cootehill world fly fishing champion fly out of Dublin to represent Ireland in the Home International on Lough Levan Scotland.
Patrick (Sonnie) Newman a young man from Butlersbridge flies to Canada to join the rest of his family who have all emigrated to Canada.
John McGinnity to open new brightly lit and splendidly appointed new Travel Office at Kelly’s Terrace on the site of Heslin’s shop which he purchased recently. In recent years the tourist trade has expanded with people now taking holidays in the sun abroad as well as visiting their many relatives in England America and Canada. As John says “you can now travel to China or Peru just as easily as going to Butlersbridge or Ballyhaise”! John has a very distinguished background having worked as a technical assistant in aerodynamics at the Fairy Naval Aircraft factory turning out bomber planes for the British Air Force during World War 2. After the War he purchased the famous premises of John Moore which was originally ‘Slither’Reilly’s on the corner of Bridge Street and Kelly’s Terrace. All travel trade was originally carried out in the busy licensed premises but now patrons can transact their business in comfort and privacy in the new premises. There is also a snack bar where patrons can partake of a quick snack all piping hot and freshly cooked and baked at affordable prices. McGinnity’s are fully qualified travel agents appointed by the International Air Transport Aviation Association. John McGinnity pioneered air travel in Cavan and brought two bus loads to Dublin in 1949 to sample the delights of the new phenomena as John wittingly remarks up to then “air travel was something you risked rather than enjoyed”. All the passengers were bussed to Dublin entertained by Air Lingus on arrival flights around Cavan and surrounding areas with people in the streets all coming out to greet the intrepid travellers in the low flying Aer Lingus flight. They were later entertained to dinner by the Directors of Aer Lingus before departing for home by luxury coach. All this for £2-14-0!
Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan hold a social and presentation in the Railway Hotel for one of their best members Phyllis Browne Drumlark who is departing for Antrim where Seamus De Faoite announces that the annual dinner of the organisation takes place next Tuesday in the Ulster Arms.
The De La Salle flagelot band leads the school in parade to the annual Mass to celebrate the feast of Saint De La Salle in the Cathedral where the school choir provided the music and Father ABC McGrath was on the organ. Later they were treated to sweets minerals biscuits cake and fruit in the school before being granted the traditional free day.
As Garda continue to be withdrawn from border duty due to the advent of peace along the border Garda Fintan Duggan who was in the area for 2 ½ years is transferred to Bunclody county Wexford. He was extremely popular in Ballyhaise and Cavan town and will be greatly missed in the area.
Sport’s day Loreto College 1962 Skipping Race Junior Frances Sullivan 2nd Margaret Kilkenny 3rd Margaret Cusack. 100 Yards Senior Pat Keegan 2nd Aíne Sullivan. Junior 100 yards 1st Frances Sullivan 2nd Madeline O Brien. Musical Bicycle Olive Harton. Flag Relay Saint Joan’s Una Mullery Kathleen Keenan Eithne Sheridan and Frances Sullivan. Obstacle Relay Race Saint Bernadette’s Doreen Smyth Brid Rock Margaret Cusack and Clare Clarke. Circular Track Relay Deidre Conlon Madeline O Brien Margaret Cusack. Prizes were presented by Father Joe Dolan Adm with challenge cup presented by McCarren’s and prizes sponsored by Connolly Brothers Vera Brady Tommy Smyth Electrician George Fegan Vincent Bartley Pat McDonnell’s Smith’s Garage Maura Baxter and P Elliott and Company Cavan.
May 26th 1962 Scott Carpenter becomes the second American in space orbiting the earth three times after blasting off from Cape Canaveral Florida and landing safely in the Atlantic Ocean.
One thousand pioneers from fourteen parishes gather in Cavan for Pioneer Rally addressed by Bishop Austin Quinn. There followed a dialogue Mass celebrated by Father Frank McKiernan himself a life long member of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association. Father PJ McManus Chaplain to the Cavan branch led the congregation in their responses as each member renewed their pledge to abstain from alcoholic drink. There followed a very enjoyable social in the Town Hall.
Pictured at the grand opening of McGinnity’s new travel agency at Kelly’s Terrace are John and Josephine McGinnity proprietors Alex Doyle sales rep Aer Lingus Gay Fanning Aer Lingus hostess and William Miley district sales manager Aer Lingus who performed the opening.
Lourdes pilgrimage 1962 under the auspices of the Oblate Fathers Wednesday 1st August to Saturday 11th August 1962. Lourdes five nights and Paris three nights all for 42 guineas . Applications to Rev Pilgrim Secretary Oblate Fathers Pilltown county Kilkenny.
Cavan win their 8th McKenna Cup beating Armagh by 0-9 to 0-2 in the final at wet and slippery Gavin Duffy Park Monaghan. Handling of the ball was very difficult in the treacherous conditions but Cavan and particularly their new goalkeeper Sean Og Flood were outstanding and will be a force in the forthcoming Championship. Cavan led by 0-4 to 0-2 at the interval.
Mrs Eisler Wellington New Zealand and late of Cavan is guest of honour at the annual Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan annual dinner in the Ulster Arms where the quality of the Ceilidhe dancing reached a very high level.
Private Finbar McCauley son of Mr and Mrs McCauley flies out to the Congo with the 37th Battalion United Nations forces.
Irish team finish last in home International fishing contest on Lough Levan Scotland. England were the winners with 103 lbs of trout Scotland 2nd Wales 3rd and Ireland 4th and last. Surgeon Bertie Cullen caught seven trout weighing a total of 7 lbs 8 ozs while D Halton Cootehill caught four trout for a total weight of 4 lbs 13 ozs. Dr Bertie was second best rod on the Irish team and gained a place on the Irish team for 1963.
June 3rd 1962 Phil Cullivan is elected Chairman of Cavan Drama Festival committee.
Death of the well known highly popular Patrick Donegan Emmett Place. Veteran of the 1st World War fighting with the British Army. He is survived by his wife sons daughters brother relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Death of Elizabeth Fay wife of Patrick Fay 19 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan. She was a woman of great Christian virtue and was known for her charitable deeds and hospitality. Survived by her husband sons daughters brothers sisters relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Five hundred children take part in the Bailieboro Deanery of the Kilmore Diocese choral festival directed by Father ABC McGrath. Fifteen choirs sang at the Solemn High Mass that preceded the competitions where the celebrant was Father Joe Young CC Bailieboro with Bishop Austin Quinn presiding in the newly renovated magnificent Saint Anne’s Church. The deacon was Father Joe Duffy Ballyjamesduff and the sub deacon Father Brian McNamara Maghera. The Master of Ceremonies was Father T Murray Virginia.
Cavan Technical School leave on their annual outing to Dundalk and Drogheda via Cootehill and Carrickmacross at 8:45 am . They had lunch in Drogheda before visiting Saint Peter’s Church to view the head of Blessed Oliver Plunkett. Later they visited the Hill of Slane and other historical sites in the area and were back in Cavan just before ten o clock.
Eddie and Essie O Reilly leave for Birr where Eddie is taking up a promotion with his employers ESSO. They were the recipients of a presentation at a well attended social in the Farnham Hotel. Eddie’s brother Kenneth and sister Marie have just left Cavan to team up with brother Mel in Ontario Canada. Eddie is the last of the famous Reilly family to leave Cavan.
In an appeal for funds the local committee point out that the Jubilee Nurse service is completely financed by voluntary donations and the nurse makes 800 calls per annum as well as making 60 calls per month to children under the age of one year.
Three buses of pilgrims from Navan on their way to Lough Derg stop off in Cavan bringing a buzz to the town in mid week.
‘The Old Mill Bar’ beat the ‘Yukon Bar’ Belturbet in the semi final of the Cavan dart’s league. They will now play ‘Phair’s ‘ Killeshandra in the final at ‘Donohoe’s Bar’ Ballyconnell. Andy Galligan of the ‘Old Mill’ is the secretary of the association.
Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne hold their annual outing starting in West Cavan at Glangevlin village then on to Blacklion taking the scenic Drumshanbo route visiting the local castle and on to Fenagh village near Ballinamore visiting the site of the old Franciscan monastery before visiting Ballinamore and the castle of the O Rourke’s on the shores of Garadice lake.
June 10th 1962 Peter Pritchard is presented with the trophy as best overall athlete at the Saint Patrick’s College Sports by the President of the Past Pupils Union Dr CJ O Reilly Granard.
Big fire in College Street as the flames leaping high in the air at one stage threaten the entire street. The fire originated in the house of PJ Carroll well known Insurance Agent where the only occupant eighteen year old Marlene was watching television and later preparing to visit the Magnet Cinema when she was alerted by a neighbour that the house was on fire. The adjoining house belonging to Roseanne Smith was badly damaged and the fire brigades had to cut the roof to ensure that the entire street did no go up in flames. Cavan Fire Brigade were joined by units from Belturbet Ballyjamesduff and Cootehill. When John Igoe’s and Kathy McCoy’s houses were endangered the brigades acted swiftly to cut them off. Starting at 7:30 aprox the fire was not fully under control until after ten o clock. It is understood that Mr Carroll his wife Kathleen son Raymond and daughter Marlene were uninjured in the blaze and have just purchased and furnished a new house in the new Highfield Road estate which they intend to move into next week.
Pauline Carroll College Street is the lucky winner of £125 in the Irish Wheelchair Association draw in which she paid a stake of 1/-. She is pictured receiving her cheque at McCarren’s factory from Oliver Murphy Director IWA and Pauline Smith promoter M/ S McCarren and Company.
Jackson’s advertise “return fare to Bundoran 16/- or one way 10/6”
John English wins the Bhreifne Shield at Cavan Golf Club beating Niall Walsh in a nail biting final. He is pictured receiving the famous shield from the Captain WP O Hanlon. While over in the Ladie’s section the Lyons Cup is presented to the winner TC Maguire Belturbet by Bridie Smyth Captain. The runner up was Joan O Hanlon.
Andy and Mrs Galligan ‘Old Mill Bar’ continues their heavy promotional campaign in the Anglo Celt declaring “good food, drink, service, staff and very clean are hallmarks of this new venture by Andy and Ann Galligan DScI Phone Cavan 261.
Death of Brigid Duignan 6 Saint Patrick’s Swellan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was a member of an old and distinguished Cavan family and she was known for her deep Christian faith devotion and charity to the less well off in the community. Her late husband who died some years ago was employed by GNR at Cavan Station. She is survived by her sons Patrick Christopher Thomas Terry and Jimmy daughters Kathleen and Margaret brother Charles Smith and sister Mrs O Neill Liverpool. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father PJ McManus the celebrant.
Death of Mary Anne Tilson widow of the late Samuel Tilson Cortubber Ricehill. Survived by her sorrowing family. Funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining cemetery. ‘Peace perfect peace’
Pictured are the organising committee of Saint Patrick’s College Sports. Brian Smith Eamon Bredin Paddy Traynor Joe Leydon Michael Collins Jack Heerey and Richard Morgan. Results 100 yards intermediate Brendan Harvey. Junior 100 yards Greg Patton. 100 yards Championship Tom Sheridan 2nd Peter Pritchard and 3rd Charles Flynn. One mile Michael Gaynor Oliver McCann Jimmy Stafford. 220 yards Peter Pritchard 2nd Patrick Gaffney and 3rd Charlie Flynn. 440 yards Peter Pritchard 2nd Michael Gaynor 3rd Noel Brady. 440 yards day student’s 1st Raymond Carroll 2nd Frank McKiernan and 3rd Patsy Lee. Noel Brady won the high jump as well as the long jump 2nd Percy Gilchreest and 3rd Eamonn Cooke. Obstacle Race Dennis Murray.
Death of Patrick Brady in Brighton. Native of Wolfe Tone Street he emigrated 52 years ago and served in the 1914-1918 World War in India. He was son of the well known James Brady signal man at Cavan GNR Station.
Neighbours and cousins John McCaffrey and Alex Weir record a catch of twenty pike at Rann and Rivery on the River Erne near Cavan town with one pike weighing over 14 lbs.
Mr and Mrs William Hardwicke are building a new house at Keadue Lane. William is a native of Limerick and is just back from America where he spent the last 42 years of his life. His wife is a member of the well known Farrell family from Oakwood Ballyhaise and they were married in New York just over 32 years ago.
June 17th 1962 The Dail are startled by the announcement from Mr Ryan Minister of Finance that the price of twenty cigarettes will shoot up by a further penny having been increased in the recent Budget by two pence.
Cavan town’s Andrew Breslin a native of Shankill adds to his self drive fleet with the acquisition of a further sixteen cars to cater for the growing demand for self drive cars.
Pictured are Pierce Anne and Leithin Gorby all prize winners at the two day Feis Erne opened by Bishop Austin Quinn in ideal weather conditions at Rory O Moore Park with the Minister for External Affairs Frank Aiken delivering the Feis address. There were over 800 entries at the 22nd Feis and the parade from the town was led by the Steadfast Brass and Reed Band Carrickmacross and the De La Salle Flagelot Band with hundreds of dancers in bright coloured costumes from all over the area following in the parade.
Death of Rose Brady at the residence of her son in law Mathias Donnelly Tierquin. She lived all her life in Corasalee and was wife of the late Patrick Brady. She was extremely well known for her hospitality and charitable nature and was mother of Father Brady . There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Drumavaddy cemetery.
Rev RG Perdue Bishop of Cora conducts the well attended mission at Cavan Parish Church which lasted from Ascension Thursday to the following Sunday when Bishop EFB Moore presided in the packed church.
Maureen Mullery daughter of Stan and Mrs Mullery resigns her post as a clerical officer in Aer Lingus to enter the mother house of the Poor Clare Order in Newry as a postulant.
Paddy O Reilly who emigrated 37 years ago to America is on his first visit home to his sister Molly O Reilly College Street and Mrs Maguire Connolly Street. He is a brother of Jack Reilly ‘the barber’ Connolly Street.
Small supply keen demand at reduced prices at Cavan Fair. Small improvement in the price of pigs but horses were slightly back on recent times. Cattle one year old £35-55 two year olds £47-10-00-£55 while three year olds fetched £60-£74. Milch cows £40-£50 springers £50-60. Working horses £45-£50 colts £45-55 ponies £30-40 knackers £50-£60 donkeys £8-£12. Carrying sows £30-35 and bonhams £10-12 per pair.
Loreto Past Pupils Union President Kathleen Kenny Vice President Mrs Peter McDwyer Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Kathleen Murray committee Mrs Greg McGovern Brid Sheridan Rosemary Power Joan O Hanlon Evelyn McCabe Maura Baxter Anna May Cooke Margaret Sullivan Sheila McGinnity and Madeline Gilligan. The outgoing President Rita Kenny presented a substantial cheque to the Mother Superior for the building programme.
June 23rd 1962 Lavey Strand Lake six miles from Cavan town to be restocked with 50,000 rainbow trout after the coarse fish perch pike bream etc are removed. The operation is in the capable hands of Maurice Leggett District Field Manager Inland Fisheries Trust. Lavey is a very deep lake with an average depth of over twenty feet rising to 32 feet in places.
Dr V Barry is appointed County Cavan Medical Officer of Health succeeding Dr Michael Cooney who has retired to Dublin. Native of Dublin Dr Barry was educated at the Royal College of Surgeons and later served in the Richmond Hospital graduating in 1947. He served in London Edinburgh and Cardiff where he also lectured in Cardiff University. He was Assistant MOH Tipperary for five years and later served as an Inspector in the Department of Health.
Dr PA ‘Tony’ Farrelly the new Director of Medicine at Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn is a native of Trim county Meath and was educated at UCD graduating in 1952. He served his internship for three years in Saint Kevin’s Hospital Dublin. He was appointed Regional Physician for Sligo Donegal and Leitrim for one year. He then took an eighteen month course in Obstetrics and was Senior Registrar in Derby Royal Infirmary. He holds MD and MRCPI degrees.
Michael Cullivan son of Joe and Mary Cullivan Cathedral Road is ordained a priest at Saint Patrick’s Seminary Maynooth. He said his first Mass in Maynooth on Monday morning when family and close friends were present. His first public Mass in Cavan was at 7:30 pm on Corpus Christi when he imparted his blessing to the large congregation.
Death of Rose Lee late of 13 Owen Roe Cavan at the residence of her daughter 17 Tillington Road Staffordshire. She is survived by her husband brothers mother in law relatives and many friends both in Cavan and Tillington. Funeral from Saint Patrick’s Church Stafford to Stafford cemetery.
Death of Kate Reilly late 20 Owen Roe relict of Philip Reilly at Heatherwoods Hospital Bracknell England. She recently travelled to England to visit relatives. She was one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected residents. She was mother of John Reilly Staff Officer Cavan County Council. She was wife of the late Paddy well known GAA footballer with Cavan Harps and Crubany before emigrating some years ago. Survived by her brother family relatives and many friends. Funeral took place to All Saint’s cemetery Bracknall.
Joe Kenny Monumental Sculpture has changed address from ‘The Dew Drop Inn’ to the adjacent ‘Mill Rock’ where there are entries from Main Street College Street and River Street. Joe has just installed the most modern equipment and full satisfaction and courtesy are guaranteed. Joe Kenny Monumental Works Mill Rock Cavan. Phone Cavan 148.
Ray Dunne has recovered from his recent serious injury which he picked up in the recent Saint Patrick’s College Cavan McRory Cup success and will play for Cavan minors in their first round clash against Armagh in Breffni Park. Another local Paddy Lyons son of Frank and Mary Lyons Drumlark will play in goals for Cavan. Cavan minor team Paddy Lyons Junior Dowd Ray Dunne M O Reilly S Cullen Peter Pritchard B O Reilly T Galligan Tom Sheridan C Cahill Noel Brady Pat Tinnelly Larry Ready Tony Brady and Dessie Brady.
George McClarey former Derry City footballer and director of Tractamotors teams up with former Louth minor star Liam Bogue to win the Committee Fourball at County Cavan Golf Club.
Death of the legendary Bob Quinlan Lisnamandra Crossdoney at the age of 82. He was the last surviving member of the original committee of sixty who formed Cavan Show Society in 1900. Well known farmer carpenter and builder Bob had a particular love for horses and was regarded as and expert judge. He never missed a show in his long life and was always the most enthusiastic and industrious of a hard working committee- his expert skills as a carpenter being very much in demand when preparing the grounds each year. He was a most pleasant unassuming man popular and well known to all creeds and classes. He is survived by his son Rev Dermot Quinlan Chaplain British Army Henry Headmaster Masonic School Dublin and daughter Mrs Noel Sterne England two sisters Edith Swift Dublin and N Madden Belfast. Rev RCH Turkington presided at the large and representative funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining graveyard. A meeting of the Show Society on Wednesday night was adjourned as a mark of respect.
“ For your holiday rent a 1962 self drive car Paddy Donohoe Phone Cavan 174.”
The annual Corpus Christi procession through the streets of the town is cancelled due to the inclement weather. All private and business houses were beautifully decorated and papal flags and bunting flew from every vantage point. Father Joe Dolan Adm recited the rosary in the Cathedral while Father PJ Gargan CC imparted Benediction of the Most Holy Sacrament to a capacity attendance in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim.
Sean Walsh Wolfe Tone Street swims Lough Sheelin both ways a journey of over fourteen miles non stop on Whit Monday. Sean is in strict training for the Donegal Bay swim which he will undertake with his good friend Jack McCelland in July.
McCabe and Galligan Auctioneers ‘Old Mill Bar’ sell another farm of land this time at Drumcalpin Tullyco Cootehill. The purchaser was local farmer Charles Smith.
Peter Paul Higgins of 7 Saint Phelim’s Place is nursing an exhausted carrier pigeon MUF 1256NT back to health as the pigeon landed in his garden on Saturday last.
Ken Browne well known band singer and barman in the Ritz Bar draws ‘Atlantis’ in the Irish Sweep’s Derby Sweepstake. Ken under the name ‘more poker’ holds a third share in the horse in the Irish Hospital Sweepstake sold by Phil Gargan proprietor of the Ritz Bar. The race will be televised on Eurovision and is worth £67,500 the biggest prize money ever offered in a European race. The commentator on RTE is Micheal O Hehir while Peter O Sullivan and Clive Graham will commentate for the BBC viewers throughout Britain.
“Matt McCutcheon the Man’s Shop 40 Upper Main Street opposite Smyth’s Electrical suits made to measure collar attached shirts a speciality. Sale now on 2/6 or 12 ½ % discount this week call or phone Cavan 178.
“Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan –See the Hoovermatic phone Cavan 88”
June 30th 1962 Turbulent game between Armagh and Cavan in the first round of the Ulster Championship at Breffni Park where thirteen man Cavan emerged victorious by 3-8 to 2-2 after Jim McDonnell Captain and Hugh Barney Donohoe were sent off by over lenient Tyrone referee Jim Devlin who eventually lost control of the game following several pitch invasions by side line patrons in the second half that eventually lasted 55 minutes and was only allowed to continue due to the intervention of over 1,000 stewards who were drafted in for the game. Hugh Loughran Armagh later suffered the wrath of the referee and was sent off with the Orchard county finishing the game with fourteen men. Cavan only played in spasms but the main difference in the sides was the emergence of Ray Carolan Cross as a young player of real class and strength on his championship debut. Cavan led by 1-5 to 1-2 at half time. Cavan minors meanwhile with a star studded line out were totally outplayed by Armagh and only for the last minute goal put a shine on the score they would have been beaten out of sight with Armagh winning in a canter 0-12 to 1-6. Armagh led by 0-5 to 0-1 at half time with Cavan lacking teamwork and cohesion. Tony Brady was outstanding in attack with good support from Saint Patrick’s College star Noel Brady. Ray Dunne Butlersbridge was sound in the full back position but received support only from Junior O Dowd while Peter Pritchard only came into his own in the second half.
De La Salle Cavan will play Castlerahan in the final of the Urban League while Ballintemple will play Denn in the Rural final at Breffni Park.
Pictured is Terry Duignan home on holiday at 6 Saint Patrick’s Swellan an interested spectator at the Cavan V Armagh game on Sunday. Manager of the New York team that will tour Ireland in July he is a former Cavan Slashers and Saint Tiernach’s Clones star and won a McKenna Cup medal with Cavan in 1950.
Death of Thomas Plunkett NT Ballyhaise at his residence after a long illness. He was Principal of Saint Mary’s National School Ballyhaise for many years. Prominent Gael he represented Munterconnaught as both a player and official at Cavan County Board. He was for many years Cavan’s representative on the Ulster Council of the GAA. He was a sterling Gael and a great supporter of the Irish language and culture. He was a most pleasant decent man with an outstandingly gentle manly manner. Native of Munterconnaught. He taught in Dublin where he qualified as a teacher and Lurganure Killinkere before being appointed Principal Ballyhaise National School in 1926. He was a prominent member of Cavan INTO serving as both Chairman and Secretary. He took an active part in the LDF serving as Group Leader during the Emergency of 1939-1946. He was struck down with illness a few years ago and was nursed and cared for in his own home by his wife Maria and young family. He is survived by his wife Maria nee Brady Ballyhaise sons daughters relatives neighbours and many friends. The funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise was the largest seen in the village for many years with burial taking place in Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
The Legion of Mary run four bus loads to Knock on their annual pilgrimage including two buses for the many invalids. The Children of Mary ran a minibus with Father Gargan Chaplain also travelling.
Sean McManus ‘Central Café’ Bridge Street will appear in the upcoming ‘Broadsheet’ on RTE, Sean has already appeared on UTV.
Monica Cusack Saint Phelim’s Place wins a scholarship tenable for five years to Saint Clare’s Secondary College Cavan. She is daughter of Tommy and Mrs Cusack Saint Phelim’s Place.
Saint Joseph’s Young Priest’s Society 1962 President Michael Harding Rock Cross Treasurer Anne Jenkins Swellan Secretary Mary B McGoldrick Drumalee.
Mel Keaveney acting Town Clerk officially closes the Central Market House as contractors move in to build a wall sealing off the entrance from Abbey Street and the last of the tenants move out. All of the stall holders are re accommodated in the Market Square. The site has been acquired from Cavan Urban Council by the Department of Posts and Telegraphs for the erection of a new Post Office.
July 7th 1962 Eamonn McCabe a native of Clones is appointed manager of Smith’s Garage Cavan having originally served the company as Manager in Castleblayney and Ballina county Mayo.
John McGovern and George V Maloney Jnr are presented with the golden pelicans for donating fifteen pints of blood at the Blood Transfusion Unit’s three day clinic in the Protestant Hall.
The Farnham Arms Hotel is withdrawn from auction when the bidding reached £16,000 at Daniel Morrissey and Sons Auctioneers Lower Merrion Street Dublin. JJ Walker 31 Westmoreland Street acted for the vendors the Tully family while Tom Fitzpatrick acted for the purchasers a local consortium comprising Michael Young Ashe Street and the Connolly family Chemist’s Cavan.
Nurse Eileen M Walsh wins the Matron’s prize at Dulwich Hospital prize giving day. She is daughter of JP Walsh Cavan UDC and Mrs Walsh 17 Saint Patrick’s Swellan.
Ina Hickey wins the Lady Captain’s prize (Bridie Smyth’s) at County Cavan Golf Club runner up was Mrs Benny Hickey while Kathleen Sullivan had the best gross.
Cavan’s De La Salle beat Castlerahan 6-6 to 3-3 to win the Urban School’s Final for the third consecutive year at Breffni Park after leading at half time by 5-4 to 1-0. Big team big performances from Dom Twoomey and Joey O Keefe in defence ably assisted by David Johnston Tom McNamara Noel Galligan Sean Gaffney in defence. While at midfield Sean Gaffney and JJ Reilly ruled supreme. Paddy Reilly and Oliver O Donnell were the main scorers for De La Salle who ran riot in the first half and took their foot of the pedal to save Castlerahan from humiliation. Michael Lyons Oliver Shanaghy and Philip Shanaghy were also prominent for De La Salle with referee Mick McCarthy Stradone in charge of the whistle.
Cavan Clerical Students play Cavan Juniors in a challenge at Breffni Park on the 11th July at 8 pm . Team Tom McKiernan Fintan McKiernan Phil Brady T Smith P McGuiness J ‘Sean’ Brady Brian Morris Finbar O Reilly V O Reilly Martin Kelly Felim Kelly Terry Gillick Brian Boylan S Soraghan and Brian McElhenny Harry O Reilly T McCullagh and Gerard Finegan .
“Bands of the day from Carnival of the year at Butlersbridge Carnival August 12th – September 9th 1962”
Susan Marie O Reilly daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick O Reilly Annaglough takes first place and five year scholarship at Saint Clare’s Secondary School Cavan.
Entries for the Cavan Motor Rally to take place on the main roads in the county can be sent to Billy Morris Bridge Street Mervyn Johnston Farnham Street or Billy H Morris McCusker’s Salon Main Street Cavan. It is intended to form a Motor Club in Cavan following this inaugural event.
Boy Scout’s Accordion Band are back on the road following their impressive performance at the Cavan Armagh match in Breffni Park. Congratulations are showered on John Donohoe Scoutmaster and Gerry Maguire a long time member of Cavan CBSI who recently married Ethna McGovern late Drumkilly and Cathedral Road in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan.
“Mr PD Maloney FRCSI Cavan Surgical Hospital will be on holiday for three weeks from Sunday 8th July”.
July 14th 1962 Eamon Cusack son of Tommy and Mrs Cusack Saint Phelim’s Place is pictured with his trophy following his win in the junior handwriting national finals sponsored by the Sunday Independent and Platinum. A similar trophy was awarded to his teacher Rev Brother Sylvester De La Salle Brothers Cavan.
No Cavan Show this year in fact the committee under PN Smith announce that due to mounting debt and lack of interest particularly among the young farming fraternity the Society will be wound up. The Show was held annually every year except 1958 since its inception in 1900. The last surviving member of the trustees and founders of the Show Bob Quinlan builder carpenter and farmer has just very recently died.
Eddie Murray Drumelis playing off 7 wins the Captain’s WP O Hanlon’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with a nett 66. Father Michael Gilbride Ballinagh was runner up with 67 nett while FR McNulty had the best gross.
Death of the very popular highly respected Patrick Kerrigan Lisreagh at the early age of 67 in Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He was one of the most respected men in the district always available to help a neighbour. He was one of nature’s gentlemen and was known for his Christian devotion and unfailing charity and hospitality. He was an outstanding supporter of the Cavan team and never missed a fixture in Breffni Park. Ill for some time he is survived by his wife Mary son Sean daughters Greta an official in the Anglo Celt Phyllis and Eilish brother in law Father John Brady CSSP Nigeria and Sister Magdalena Holy Rosary Sisters Nigeria. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with Father PJ Gargan chief celebrant assisted by Father PJ Corrigan Denn. Burial later took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Paddy and Michael O Reilly Butlersbridge acquire the well known Belturbet garage business of ‘Phair Brother’s’ on the Diamond in Belturbet. “Mechanics and Panel beating experts formerly operating in Church Street Cavan guaranteeing best service sales and workmanship phone Belturbet 4”
Cavan very unimpressive in 1-6 to 0-3 win over a poor Antrim team in Casement Park Belfast in the semi final of the Ulster senior championship. They displayed very little of the quality
required to dethrone the All Ireland champions Down in the forthcoming final to be played in Casement Park Belfast after Down defeated Tyrone in the other semi final. Cavan went into the game without the suspended Jim McDonnell captain Hugh Barney O Donohoe James Brady and Con Smith all suffering from serious leg injuries. With the young exuberant Ray Carolan ‘lording it’ at midfield Cavan enjoyed the lion’s share of possession but only led by 4 points to 3 at the interval after wasting a bagful of chances. Seamus McMahon lost his marker after eight minutes of the second half to crash a brilliant goal to the net and book the Cavan entry to the 1962 Ulster final.
Death of the very popular and well known James Sheridan at the residence of his sister Mrs Connolly Drumelis. He was a native of Coolboyogue and was a member of an old and very highly respected family well known in the Cavan Butlersbridge areas. Father ABC McGrath CC officiated at the well attended funeral which took place from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Annual fishing competition will take place for the 9-14 year olds of the area at Bakersbridge this Saturday sponsored by the local Cavan Angler’s Club. All participants are asked to bring drinking and eating utensils with food and minerals supplied. Maurice Jackson will supply the luxury coaches to take the boys to and from the venue.
Trade again slow as stocks remain high at Cavan Fair .Yearlings fetched from £30-35 two year olds from ~£50-58 three year olds from £60-70 milch cows £40-50 springers £50-60. Ponies £25-35 donkeys £8-12. Bonhams £8-12 per pair and carrying sows £30-35.
Adam Faith thrills his legion of fans at Cavan’s Sport’s Centre. He is one of Britain’s top pop acts and regularly features in the top twenty on Radio Luxembourg.
July 21st 1962 Over 300 young anglers take part in the very enjoyable fishing competition at Bakersbridge. Travelling in a fleet of Jackson’s luxury coaches and treated to tea minerals and sandwiched by the Cavan Angler’s Club who sponsored the event. Rev Father Gerry Smith of the Columban Fathers recorded the event on film and this will be shown all over the world. George V Maloney Junior Chairman of the Angler’s Club presented the prizes to the winners who were 9 years Bernard Sharkey Saint Phelim’s Place 2nd T Lee 3rd Derek Crowe 4th S Lee 5th Hughie Murray 6th Francie Murray. 10 year olds 1st Edward Quinn 2nd Eddie Allen 3rd D McCormack 4th Davey Lee 5th T Cahill. 12 year olds 1st Tom Greene 2nd Michael Smith both Saint Phelim’s Place 3rd Oliver Reilly Imperial Hotel 4th Gerry McCormack 5th C Smith. 13 year old 1st Oliver Shanaghy 2nd Danny O Hanlon 3rd Michael Lyons and 4th Dennis O Keefe.
Kester William Heaslip eldest son of Chris and Mrs Heaslip ex NT Carrickaboy Cavan an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs is transferred from Brussels to Ottawa Canada as First Secretary Diplomatic Corps. Educated at Denn NS where his mother was a most respected teacher Royal School Cavan and Trinity College Dublin. He graduated as the Scholar of Trinity.
Pat Shields off a handicap of 9 wins the Caddie’s Cup with a 35 net at County Cavan Golf Club presented by the present Captain Willie P O Hanlon 2nd was Eddie Shields off 8 with 39 and 3rd was Michael McDermott playing off 10 with 43 nett.
De La Salle School’s Finals where the Blues beat the Reds with Sean Sharkey Tony McCaul Pat Conaty Sean McKiernan Andrew McEntee Dermot Walsh John Murphy Gerry O Reilly captain Sean Lee Bernard Galligan Joseph Scanlon. Greens pictured won the Senior Final with Michael McCarthy L Sanderson Michael Connolly Austin Loonam Tom McEntee Jimmy McCormack Pat McNamara R Constantine captain Desmond Hickey John J Brady and Norman Breslin.
Rain in June 1962 amounted to only 1.6 inches on fifteen rainy days with .40 inches falling on the 18th . The total for June 1961 was 2.00 inches on twenty rainy days.
Cavan Gaels Minors win Divisional Final following their 2-10 to 2-3 victory over Belturbet at O Moore Park Belturbet. Large attendance witnessed a thrilling game with Jim Mooney’s goal giving the Gael’s a 1-6 to 1-3 interval lead. Gerry Carroll Des Lambert Jim Mooney and Ray Dunne were outstanding for the Gael’s.
Couldn’t find any News Items for the 21st July 1962.
July 28th 1962 New Ross FCA Pipe Band lead the parade of men on parade around the town prior to their departure for their annual two week training in Gormanston county Meath. The party are under the supervision of Cmdt Jim Scanlon.
Andrew Donohoe together with his wife are pictured admiring the work of older brother and Cavan legend James College Street. Andrew was a top GAA player lining out with brother Charles for the local Slashers winning Championship medals in the period 1921- 1923. Mrs Farrell sister Military Row and Maisie daughter of James are also in the picture.
The famous pubs O Mara’s of Austin Quay and O Mara’s of Bachelor’s Walk both owned by Alackan native and greyhound enthusiast are sold at auction by Con P Smith. The premises at Aston Quay fetched the highest price ever paid for a pub in Ireland £49,350 beating the previous record of £48,480. O Mara’s of Bachelor’s Walk fetched £30,000.
PJ O Neill Sport’s Editor of the Anglo Celt is the only journalist in Ireland to predict that Cavan will topple the All Ireland and Ulster Champions Down in the Ulster Final to be played next Sunday with Ray Carolan and Tom Lynch likely to give Cavan the edge at midfield.
Cavan Clerical Students beat Good Sheppard New York by 3-9 to 4-3 in a challenge at Breffni Park Cavan. Scorers for Cavan P McGuinness 1-3 Brian Boylan 1-2 Martin Kelly 1-1 V O Reilly 0-3. M Maguire 2-1 Tommy Duignan Swellan 1-2 and McCann 1-0 replied for Good Sheppard with Fintan Tierney referee.
Very Rev Philip Ruddy Bridge Street on holidays with his parents in Bridge Street. He is ministering as Pastor in Saint Joseph’s Florida USA and was home four years ago.
Death of Kathleen Sheridan formerly11 Saint Bridget’s Terrace in Manchester. She was wife of Charles Sheridan and daughter of the famous Pat Johnston 10 Wolfe Tone Street former Labour member of Cavan UDC for many years.
Sean Young catches the biggest rainbow trout yet on the recently restocked Annagh Lake when he lands a 3lbs 11 ozs beauty. Mr Scott Drung took three fish ranging in weight from 1-3 lbs on the same occasion.
Marie T McSweeney Buttervent county Cork wins the Treasure Chase on the main roads of the county organised by Cavan Motor Club with Sean Leddy Milltown Belturbet a close 2nd and Frank Connolly Drumalee 3rd.
August 5th 1962 Jim McDonnell Captain of the victorious Cavan team that beat Down by 3-6 to 0-5 before a record crowd of 40,000 in ideal weather conditions at Casement Park Belfast in the Ulster Final is seen on the front page receiving the Anglo Celt Cup from Paddy McFlynn President of the Ulster Council GAA. In picture are a very young Ray Carolan man of the match and Jimmy Stafford who scored two of Cavan’s goals. Cavan’s first success since 1955 and in the meantime Tyrone Derry and Down won the Ulster title for the very first time with Down winning the All Ireland title in 1960 and 1961. Cavan are now firm favourites to win their 6th All Ireland title and should get over Roscommon who were crowned Connaught Champions after a last gasp win over an ailing Galway team. Cavan led Down by 2-3 to 0-4 with goals from James Brady and Jimmy Stafford who was a constant thorn in the side of a ragged Down defence who had neither the energy or the will to match the Killinkere youngster who has just completed his Leaving Cert at Saint Patrick’s College. Sean Og Flood who won a Leinster Championship medal with Louth was seldom troubled in the Cavan goal Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey and rock solid Mickey Brady were brilliant at the back while the outstanding half back line of Tony Morris Tom Maguire and captain Jim McDonnell dominated the much vaunted Down half forward line who just didn’t have the ‘stomach’ for the battle. Ray Carolan another 18 year old from Saint Patrick’s College was man of the match while he got sterling support from Tom Lynch. Cavan’s half forward line of Con Smith the burly Hugh Barney O Donohoe and Jimmy Stafford overwhelmed the Down centre half back line with Hugh Barney out muscling the burly Jim McCartan. Seamus McMahon Charlie Gallagher and James Brady took every opportunity that presented itself with Charlie scoring four points from frees McMahon two points from play and James Brady settling Cavan with his early goal. Team Sean Og Flood Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Mickey Brady Tony Morris Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Captain Ray Carolan Tom Lynch Con Smith Hugh Barney Donohoe Jimmy Stafford Seamus McMahon Charlie Gallagher and James Brady. PJ O Gorman for Gabriel Kelly injured. Referee John Dowling Offaly. “Hogan Stand tickets now available for the Semi Final against Roscommon from Paddy Donohoe ‘Saint Anthony’s ‘ Glenside Road Cavan price 7/6. First come first served limited supply.”
Bonfires blazing in Cavan town as Cavan welcomes home the new Ulster Champions. All modes of transport pressed into service to bring the record crowd to and from Belfast as hopes rise that Cavan can win their sixth All Ireland crown. The main topic of conversation in the town all week was Cavan’s miraculous comeback into the GAA elite.
Death of Margaret McCabe 2 Lake View after a short illness at Cavan Surgical Hospital. She was wife of Thomas McCabe well known dealer in Cavan and was known for her pleasing personality Christian virtue and unstinting charity. She is survived by her husband Thomas sons daughters and grandchildren. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Most Rev Dr Quinn Bishop of Kilmore attends the Investiture ceremony of Cavan CBSI in the Town Hall with the scouts leaving for their annual holiday in Enniscrone the following day.
The annual ten day Oblate Pilgrimage leaves on Thursday with seven invalids from Cavan travelling with the party. A novena of Masses will be held in Lourdes for the intentions of all donors to the Invalid Fund.
Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan star in open air ceilidhe in the presence of the President of the Gaelic League Michael McCarthy. Una Healy Kathleen Lyons Mary O Hanlon Rose Newman Margaret Greenan Kathleen Newman Ethel Gumley Mel Doherty Brian McGlashin John Reilly Sarsfield Donohoe Sean Sharkey Micheal Greenan Kevin Downey Francis McDermott Michael Maguire and Seamus De Faoite. The dancers will compete in the All Ireland Finals in Longford next weekend.
August 11th 1962 Nicky Smith only son of Dr Darragh and Una Smith Farnham Street has won three senior titles at the Leinster swimming championships at Blackrock Baths winning the 100 meters freestyle and butterfly and 400 metre freestyle all in new record times. Nicky was also the winner of the Scratch Cup at the Evening Herald sponsored Liffey Swim and the TP Kelly Cup at the ‘Eye of Howth race recently.
John P McKiernan County Council is appointed Chairman of Cavan Committee of Agriculture.
Father Tom Halton from Chapel Road Kilnaleck is conferred with his PhD at the Catholic University of Washington where he is Professor of English. He will be home on his annual holiday shortly.
Cavan who are on the crest of a wave will play a strong Cork team in Sunday’s All Ireland Junior Semi Final at Breffni Park. Cavan Paddy Lyons Drumalee Eamonn O Grady Redhills captain Vincent Cahill Castlerahan Finbar O Reilly Ballinagh Pat Clarke Bailieborough J Quinn Ballyconnell Ambrose Given Ballyhaise Donal O Grady Ballyhaise Padraic Boyle Crosserlough Brian Kennedy Kingscourt Martin Kelly Bailieborough M Sheridan Killinkere Larry Mulvaney Maghera and Philip ‘Lightning’ Murray Cavan Gaels. Subs Donal Crotty Ballinagh John Joe O Reilly Crosserlough Frankie Kennedy Drumlane Paddy McInerney Redhills Frankie Walsh Drumalee Tom Sheridan Butlersbridge P Carolan Killinkere and J Currans Ballyconnell.
Marilyn Monroe screen icon has been found dead in bed at her Los Angeles home. Two doctors called to her Brentwood home by a cleaning lady certified the star’s death.
Tom Malone son of George V and Eileen Farnham Street wins the exclusive concession to supply self drive cars at Cork Airport.
Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan win the senior four hand reel at the All Ireland Finals in Longford. They were placed second in the eight hand reel and sixteen hand reel where the troop were augmented by dancers from Meath.
George V Maloney after a long day on Lough Sheelin lands a 5 lbs 5 ozs trout at ten o clock. George didn’t finish until after 11 after landing the specimen trout who put up a great fight..
August 18th 1962 Right Rev Felim Colwell Abbott of Kilnacrott celebrates the silver jubilee of his ordination with Pontifical High Mass with Father Norbert Ellis CRP preaching the sermon. A luncheon followed where dignitaries of Church and State paid tribute to Abbott Colwell a native of the area who was ordained on August 15th 1937. The locals were later entertained to a slide show and a pageant of Irish history with music by the Lynch Brother’s Ceilidhe Band.
The Russians launch two men into space who both landed safely back on earth within six minutes of one another after a combined 112 orbits of the earth.
After a very shaky start when Cork scored 1-3 without reply. Cavan overwhelm Cork by 3-10 to 1-7 at bright and sunny Breffni Park before an attendance of 3,000 in the All Ireland Junior semi final. Cavan led at half time by 2-3 to 1-3. Cavan will now play Meath who beat Leitrim in the second semi final. The final has been fixed for Saint Mary’s Park Ardee. Outstanding display by Tommy Smith Mullahoran at midfield who was greatly aided by Larry Mulvaney with John Joe O Reilly outstanding at full forward scoring 2-1. Paddy Lyons Drumalee was outstanding in the Cavan goals and his hefty clearances and long kick outs were a feature. Eamon O Grady captain was solid throughout and put plenty of length into his clearances. Vinnie Cahill was terrific under the high ball and some of his fetching and kicking were spectacular. Finbar O Reilly enhanced his reputation and he is challenging for a place on the senior side. Pat Clarke was unable to play due to injury and Donal O Grady dropped back from midfield with Larry Mulvaney moving out to assist man of the match Tommy Smith from Mullahoran and John Joe O Reilly sprung from the sub’s bench to play a blinder on the edge of the square. Joe Quinn at centre half forward and Ambrose Given were always busy and got through a great amount of work.
Cavan is gripped by football fever as Cavan play Roscommon in the first ever gaelic football game to be televised live. Cavan have played Roscommon in 1943 when they met in the All Ireland Final with Roscommon triumphing in a replay by 2-7 to 2-2 and again in 1944 when as All Ireland Champions crushed Cavan in the All Ireland Semi Final. Cavan got the upper hand in the Semi Final of 1947 when they cruised past an over confident Roscommon team to book their place in the Polo Ground’s Final.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the 8 am Mass on the Feast of the Assumption. Michael Cullivan CC Killargue celebrated the 10 Mass while the Adm Father Joe Dolan celebrated the 11:30. Father PJ Gargan celebrated the evening Mass which was followed by Benediction of the Most Holy Sacrament.
Peter Paul Brady Town Hall Street John McCaffrey 1 Tullac Mongan and P Morrow bag 72 perch and 6 pike in two hour’s fishing at the ‘Buck Island’ on the River Erne.
Una Mullery is the second daughter of Stan and Kay Mullery to enter the Poor Clare Novitiate in Newry. Her sister Maureen entered just a few years ago.
Increased price for pigs at the monthly Cavan Fair with bonhams up £1 per pair. The prices of cattle were fair with cows in good supply . Yearlings £32-35 two year olds from £50-60 ponies £30-40 knackers £50-60 donkeys £8-12 bonhams £9-£14 and carrying sows £30-36.
Mary Coyle from Cootehill tops the honours lists at Loreto College scoring a spectacular seven honours with a pass in Maths. She was followed by Una Clarke Rose McInerney Aíne Sullivan Ann Leonard Dympna McGinnity Mary McEntee Florence Elliott and Doreen Smyth.
“Opening announcement Tractamotors Service Department. Estimates free. Phone Cavan 205. Agents for Morris Wolsey M G Riley and Morris Commercial vehicles”
August 25th 1962 Ex President of the USA Ike D Eisenhower and his wife Mamie fly into Dublin for a private four day visit to Ireland. Met at the Airport by old friend ex President Sean T O Kelly. They later flew by helicopter to lay a wreath on the grave of Commander Barry in Wexford. He left Cobh to return home on the SS America.
Griffith Black has sold his residence ‘Drumbar House’ to a German business man who hopes to set up a farming and leisure enterprise in the area. Black’s Butcher’s will continue in Cavan and Bailieboro and will be managed by Phil Donohoe who is 18 years with Black’s .
Dympna McConnell ‘Arch’ Cavan wins £500 in the Gael Linn Pools. The cheque was presented to Dympna by Fintan Ginnity Gael Linn Raymond Carroll local representative with a delighted Frank McConnell husband also in the picture.
Cavan save their worst performance in many years to go down 1-8 to 1-6 to Roscommon in the All Ireland Semi Final at Croke Park before an attendance of 48,000 with many more tuned into RTE for the first ever televised gaelic football game. Roscommon hard tackling and tough gave Cavan no room and the forwards had a total off day with both Charlie Gallagher and Con Smith missing a litany of easy frees which would have swung the game. Cavan’s half back line of Tony Morris Tom Maguire and Jim McDonnell were superb and drove forward at every opportunity. When Sean Og Flood was injured in the first half and referee John Dowling rather harshly punished the Cavan keeper for lying on the ball although he was seriously injured, Jim McDonnell stepped into the breach and saved a well struck penalty from Des Feeley at the expense of a fifty. Ray Carolan and Tom Lynch were strangely lethargic and subdued at midfield neither relishing the hard tackling Roscommon tactics. Cavan led by 1-1 to 0-2 at half time. The goal being scored by James Brady who was carrying an injury that required treatment. Hugh Barney O Donohoe came on at half time to replace Tommy Galligan and set about unsettling the Roscommon half back line who up until then had roamed freely and unmarked throughout the field with Ronan Craven and the veteran Gerry O Malley starring for the Westerners who were not given a hope of beating Cavan who had comprehensively destroyed the reigning All Ireland Champions Down in the Ulster Final. PJ Gorman replaced the injured Sean Og Flood in the Cavan goal and acquitted himself with honour. Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey and Mickey Brady were sound throughout in the Cavan defence. The final nail in the coffin was delivered by Roscommon’s Tony Kenny when he got through for the decisive goal in the 22nd minute of the second half and Cavan laid siege to the Roscommon goal to the end with their only reward coming from a ‘rasper’ from Jimmy Stafford which sailed over the bar and sent Roscommon through to play Kerry in the All Ireland Final at the end of September. The statistics of the game are pathetic with James Brady scoring a goal for Cavan after 18 minutes and Charlie Gallagher a point after 20 minutes with Roscommon only scoring two points in the period but containing the Cavan onslaught. In the second half Seamus McMahon had a point after 2 minutes Charlie Gallagher for once was on target after 8 minutes and followed with another point in the 18th minute. Con Smith who had a nightmare afternoon was on target after 23 minutes and Jimmy Stafford was just a little high as he scored Cavan’s final point on 30 minutes with time up. Cavan Sean Og Flood Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Mickey Brady Tony Morris Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Ray Carolan Tom Lynch Con Smith Tommy Galligan Jimmy Stafford Seamus McMahon Charlie Gallagher and James Brady. Subs PJ O Gorman for Sean Og Flood Hugh Barney O Donohoe for Tommy Galligan Mick Ryan Cavan Gaels for Seamus McMahon.
Cavan Motor Club Treasure Hunt is won by Frank Connolly of Drumalee 2nd C Daniels. Monnie Donohoe the only lady competitor was unplaced. After the rally the first committee was formed consisting of M/S C Rolleston Billy Morris D McHugh Norman Cinnamond Frank Connolly Tom McHugh Thomas ‘Toggy’ Connolly Mervyn Johnston with Derek Morris acting as Secretary with a further meeting scheduled for the Ulster Arms on the 29th August 1962.
Michael J Smith Drumalee catches a magnificent 3 lbs 5 ½ ozs rainbow trout on the recently stocked Annagh Lake. This is by far the heaviest fish since the lake was stocked by Cavan Angling Club with rainbow fry.
Legion of Mary return thanks to all who travelled on their annual pilgrimage to Knock particularly Dr Gunn who looked after the invalids and Father PJ Gargan Spiritual Director.
“Wanted boy or girl two to four years experience of the drapery trade living outdoor. Please state salary expected. Apprentice girl outdoor please, state salary expected. Maurice Brady Cavan.”
September 1st 1962 Innovative idea from Show Committee in Virginia as they erect a new Technical School on the site adjacent to their showground’s at a cost of £19,000 and transfer the school completed to the VEC for £5,000. The outstanding balance will be raised from promoting dances in the Ramor Ballroom. The school which will accommodate over 100 students and took 18 months to build was declared officially open by the Minister for Education Dr Patrick Hillery TD.
Killymooney Lake just a few hundred yards from Cavan town centre is stocked with tench and bream and the west bank developed with access to the lake signed and made accessible for the first time. Hugh Gough Secretary of the Association says that this amenity will prove particularly attractive to anglers from the UK who have no transport.
Mervyn Hilary and Ethna Clarke are pictured with the 1st 2nd and 3rd winners for the heavy horse section at Oldcastle Show winning the class for the Thomascourt stables for the third successive year.
“ Transistor radios record players and all types of records Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88.”
Cavan Gaels qualify for the Cavan Minor Final beating Crosserlough 3-8 to 1-6 in the semi final at Stradone in atrocious weather conditions with heavy rain falling throughout the hour. Both sides served up very attractive football after adapting to the conditions. Brilliant performances from Paddy Lyons at midfield and Ray Dunne who was a colossus at centre half back. Carroll, Ready and the accurate Dermot Burke were outstanding in the forward line and threatened danger every time they were in procession. Scorers for the Gaels Dermot Burke 1-2 Larry Ready 0-3 Johnny Cusack 1-2 John Sullivan 1-0 and PJ Carroll 0-1. The teams were tied at Gaels 1-1 Crosserlough 0-4 at the interval. Referee was Mick McCarthy Stradone.
Patrick B Reilly son of Michael and Mrs Reilly Ashe Street wins a County Cavan Scholarship to Saint Patrick’s College soon after coming back from the Gaeltacht in Gweedore where he was also on a scholarship. Sean Gaffney son of John and Mrs Gaffney 20 Saint Patrick’ Swellan also won a County Council Scholarship to Saint Patrick’s College. Both boys were members of the all conquering De La Salle football teams who won the Urban Championship.
Fred Newbold a visiting angler from England lands a record 7 lbs 1 ozs bream at Sally Lake near Cavan town. In five days fishing Fred landed an incredible 501 lbs of bream. Many of the fish were over 6 lbs in weight.
“New branch of William E Berney to open in Cavan on Friday 14th September 1962 . Branches already established in Cootehill and Drogheda with outstanding television rental sales and service. Rentals from 11/6 per week.”
Stradone beat Drumalee in the Junior B Divisional Final at Breffni Park. Mick McCarthy was immense for the winners and the Drumalee defence could not cope with his height in fielding and strength in fetching and kicking. He was easily the man of the match. Tom Flynn was the only one of the Drumalee defence to emerge with his reputation intact. Up front Tony Coyle and Frank Walsh who scored Drumalee’s only goal were easily the best forwards. Referee Fintan Tierney.
September 8th 1962 Padraic Nulty former member of Ballinagh GFC and county footballer is in the intensive unit at Dunstable Hospital London following injuries received while playing for his club Saint Patrick’s against Saint Columcille’s of Saint Albans in the Hereford League. Padraic who is very well known and popular in the area only emigrated twelve months ago.
Cavan who were so impressive in their semi final win over Cork are the favourites to win the Junior All Ireland Home Final in Saint Mary’s Park Ardee next Sunday against near neighbours Meath who accounted for Leitrim in desperate conditions at Ballinamore in the second semi final. Cavan are sound in defence and attack but the loss of their star midfielder and captain clerical student Tomsie Smith Mullahoran is a cruel blow on the eve of the final.
Cavan Oliver Plunkett’s defeat Lavey 6-16 to 0-1 in the Under 16 Juvenile Final at Breffni Park. Scorers Larry Ready 2-6 John Cusack 0-6 Dickey Smith 1-3 Jim Mooney 1-1 and Michael Walsh 1-1. Team Matt Donnolly Brian O Reilly Raymond Carroll Joey O Keefe Francis Galligan Micheal Greenan Eamonn Greenan S McGearty Larry Ready Dermot Burke Johnny Cusack Dickey Smith T Smith Jim Mooney and Michael Walsh. The cup was presented to the winning captain Larry Ready by Father Paddy Morris CC Chairman of the Minor County Board.
Dr Mary F Cooney with an address at the ‘County Hotel Main Street Cavan’ is appointed Assistant County Medical Officer for Health in Donegal. She is daughter of Mark Cooney formerly County MOH Lisdarn now living in Castleknock who was Cavan Medical Officer for Health until his retirement quite recently.
Cavan Technical School is bursting at the seams as 201 new pupils enrol for acceptance. Most of them will have to be refused as there is no room in the school despite the fact that they are using the nearby Protestant Hall as an auxiliary class room.
Flynn Cup at Lough Sheelin next Sunday entry £1 including boat payable at Kilnahard starting at 1 pm with the weigh in back in Kilnahard at 6 pm.
Cavan beat Waterford 112 to 96 in National Quiz televised on RTE 1. Team Dr Philip O Connell Virginia author of the ‘History of the Diocese of Kilmore’ Jack Binchey Solicitor and Mrs McCormack from Killeshandra.
Sean Kelly buys the bungalow at Moynehall formerly owned by PJ McGovern for £1.850. Thomas J Fitzpatrick had carriage while the Auctioneer was JC Brady MIAA Belturbet.
William Pike and Mrs A R McLoughlin win the final tournament of the year in the splendidly appointed Cavan Lawn Tennis Club in Farnham Street. Play was suspended several times during a showery afternoon. Thirty competitors competed and Martin Burns and Ann Reardon were runners up.
Mary Coyle brilliant student who topped the honours list at Loreto College gets her just reward when she is awarded a place at the Teacher Training College and a Scholarship to University. Una Clarke Breda Duffy and Rose McInerney former Loreto students are all called to the Teacher’s Training College. Kitty Brady Mary Dunne Kathleen O Brien Mary McCann Terri Dungan Marlis Smith Sinead Blessing Sheila Brady and Mary Bartley top the list at the Inter Cert exams at Loreto College.
September 15th 1962 New factory for Cavan ‘Cavan Engineering’ on 35 acre site at Annagelliffe formerly owned by Jim Mulvaney. The directors are named as Con P Smith and William Kodel of Laungen West Germany. The factory will make farm machinery for export with sales expected to reach £0.5 million in year one rising to £1 million within five years. It will employ 100 people by the Summer of 1963. Joint venture between Smith’s of Cavan and Kodel’s of Laungen West Germany. The details were announced at a dinner hosted by the promoters in the Farnham Hotel. Smith’s of Cavan was established by the great Con P Smith in 1932 at a site in Upper Connolly Street just on the Dublin Road. They were awarded the lucrative Austin dealership in 1936. After a brief period of inactivity because of the War they resumed by being appointed Massey Ferguson Farm Machinery Agents in 1947. Smith’s of Cavan began to make headlines with the rebuilding of reconditioned tractors pioneered by Con P in 1956 exporting to Germany and Denmark as well as selling in every county in the Republic. In recent years they have established the Smith Motor Group in sixteen locations throughout Ireland. Kodel and Bohm were founded in Laungen in Bavaria on the River Danube in 1870. Present at the dinner in the Farnham Hotel where the announcement was made were Paddy Smith TD Minister for Agriculture Seamus Dolan TD Paddy Reilly TD Senator Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman Cavan Urban Council Paddy Conaty Vice Chairman Cavan Urban Council Paddy Gaffney Town Engineer Senator Cole Chairman of Cavan County Council Dermot McCarthy County Manager Tom McCarren President Cavan Chamber of Commerce Tom McKenna Vice President Cavan Chamber of Commerce Willie O Hanlon Chairman Cavan Development Association Maurice Jackson Cavan UDC and Cavan Development Association Stephen Kelly Manager Provider’s Mr McCabe Manager Smith Motor Group Con A Smith Con P Smith JJ Smith Dublin JD Mulcahy Board Smith Motor Group PC Kilroy Do MF Duggan Director Do and Development Association Dublin and Cavan. Grants are pledged from Industrial Development Association and the Industrial Development Credit Company
Pat Plunkett son of Mrs Plunkett and the late Thomas Plunkett Ballyhaise is awarded a University Scholarship on the results of his Leaving Cert exam. Pat is a past pupil of Patrician College Ballyfinn.
Sean McQuillan aerial erector with WE Berney and native of Rockfield Clones falls thirty feet to the ground while erecting a television aerial in College Street. He is detained at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital where his condition is described as ‘serious’.
Sean Galligan formerly of Smith’s Stores Dublin Road Cavan and a native of Connolly Street and Cathedral Road is the new Manager of Berney’s Cavan which opened in Eugene Cullivan’s old shop in Upper Main Street. It is Berney’s third branch having been founded in Cootehill in 1935 and a new branch opened in Shop Street Drogheda in 1951. Top class products with guaranteed after sales service and on rental all is free including valves tubes parts insurance. W E Berney is Vice President of the Wireless Dealer’s Association and is expert in the erection of small cable systems feeding a maximum of ten houses and dispensing with aerials in large blocks and flats.
Brother Manus Smith OSF Creighan Cavan Brother Richard Keogh OSF Oghill Ballinagh and Brother Wilfred Curry OSF Ballyconnell are professed at the Franciscan Monastery Annaghdown Galway.
Frank Cinnamond is 1st in the final exams at the College of Commerce Rathmines and receives his prize of £10 from Philip Walker President Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Frank is son of Edward and Mrs Cinnamond formerly 55 Church Street Cavan.
Death of James E Slowey Railway Road formerly foreman at the GNR Garage Cavan until his recent retirement. Old and respected resident he was extremely popular with all his colleagues. Survived by his wife Louise one son and daughters. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore cemetery.
Death of Maria Dolan wife of James Dolan Wolfe Tone Street at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was a member of a well known deeply respected Cavan family and was known for her deep faith Christian charity and hospitality. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Cullies cemetery.
Sixty Boy Scouts are home from Enniscrone where 100 miles from home they had a wonderful two week holiday with swimming drill games camp fire and sing songs. There are now six patrols and each had their own tent and sleeping arrangements while all catering cooking etc was done in rotation by each Patrol. The Scouts were in charge of John Donohoe Scoutmaster and Father Torlac O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College with valuable assistance from Gerard Finegan Tommy Monahan and Des Lambert.
Prices are well up at Cavan Fair with a good supply of cattle. Yearlings £25-30 three year olds £65-70 milch cows £45-55 springers £55-65 working horses £ 45-55 ponies £30-40 donkeys £8-12 carrying sows £30-£35 and bonhams £8-12 per pair.
September 22nd 1962 Patrick Gaffney well known Cavan footballer ‘Ardeevin’ Latt is pictured with his 18 month old wonder dog ‘Pocket Gun’ which he has just sold for £2,000 to an English greyhound enthusiast. Phil Fitzpatrick the trainer is also pictured saying goodbye to the dog which won five of its six races with four of the wins at Shelbourne Park where he is unbeaten.
For the last two Sundays of the season Jackson’s are offering return fares to Bundoran for 10/- Telephone 29 (4 lines).
How wrong can you be ? Pat O Neill predicts that Roscommon will step up on their semi final form against Cavan and beat Kerry in this Sunday’s senior All Ireland Final. Kerry are in their 30th final and with Mick O Connell very impressive against Dublin they will be a force to be reckoned with !
Bailieboro fielding a big strong team with intricate teamwork defeat the more fancied Cavan Gaels in the Cavan Minor Final 3-3 to 2-5 at Breffni Park in a game of two halves with the storm force wind playing a pivotal role. Baileboro had the star of the show in captain Peter Pritchard at centre half back who attacked from the rear at every opportunity. With the aid of the breeze Shamrock’s swept into an early lead scoring 1-2 to the Gael’s no score. Pat Tinnelly at midfield ensured that the forward division who were running rings around the Gaels rearguard got plenty of opportunities. McGurk Kelly Clarke and Keogan were very prominent chalking up 2-3 to the Gaels 1-1 at half time. The second half was a total contrast with the Gael’s now aided by the elements weaving intricate patterns through the Shamrock’s defence. Ray Dunne was immense at centre half back while Paddy Lyons lorded it for the Gael’s in the middle of the field scoring the equalising point from 50 yards out bringing gasps of amazement from the large attendance. Cavan Gaels were on their way to a famous victory when Larry Ready was injured and had to be carried off. After the lengthy delay Peter Pritchard swung it for Bailieboro playing himself to a standstill and the Shamrock’s got the winning score on the stroke of time. Scorers for the Gaels Dermot Burke 2-0 Larry Ready 0-1 Paddy Lyons 0-2 and Tommy Smith 0-2. Shamrock scorers R Keogan 1-0 I Cumney 1-1 M McGurk 1-0 and M Kelly 0-2.
Live relay of the Kerry V Roscommon All Ireland Final on RTE at Captain O Sullivan Hall Drumavaddy admission 2/-.
.Death of the famous Jim McCabe late of Araghan Cavan in Philadelphia. Emigrated to the USA in 1915. He was very well known in business circles and was a director of the McCabe Group of Companies in the USA and the Red Hill Quarry Company. Survived by his wife Cecelia sons James Tom Pete Matt Bernie and daughter Mary Ann brothers Pat and Bernard in Philadelphia and sister MA Smith ‘Alackan House’ Cavan. He was visited just last week by JJ Smith well known Dublin builder and civil engineering contractor who is one of the principals of the new factory ‘Cavan Engineering’ being built at Annagelliffe.
Patricia O Reilly Ballyhaise a clerk in New Ireland Assurance is presented with a wallet of notes on the occasion of her retirement from the Company to get married in a few weeks time. Generous tributes are paid to Patricia as an outstanding servant of the New Ireland Company by both Superintendent Mr Closkey and Vice Superintendent Mr O Donnell at a farewell luncheon in the Imperia; Hotel.
Death of Ruby Brownlee Latt . One of Cavan’s oldest and most distinguished citizens who were involved in farming in Keadue Lane and Latt. Ruby herself was a gifted gardener and specialised in cultivating roses many times winner of rosettes at Cavan Agricultural Show. She was known for her Christian virtue and gentle demeanour. Predeceased by her husband some years ago she is survived by nephews nieces neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Annagh new cemetery with Archdeacon Shire officiating.
John P Keogan sells his modern bungalow at Latt to Charlie Corr Veterinary Surgeon Longford for £3,275. The sale was conducted by Brian Murphy of M/S Murphy and Quinn Cavan.
Bridge Club first session of the new season is won by N/S Dr McQuaid and Maura Maloney E/W Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold.
National Coarse Fishing Association founded following a well attended meeting in the Annally Hotel Longford. Chairman J Dolan Carrick on Shannon Vice Chairman Benny Geoghegan Castleblayney Treasurer S Peyton Castleblayney Secretary Hugh Gough Cavan.
“Unveiled to day the all new Ford Consul Cortina-the small car with the big difference. Up to 40 mile MPG 4 Wheel all synchronised gear box . Generous 5 seater roominess with excellent all round panoramic vision. Ten HP Taxation Class. Price £598 ex Cork Jackson’s Garage Cavan. “
September 29th 1962 Death of Rev Arthur D Barton former Bishop of Kilmore Ardagh and Elphin at his residence 71 Wellington Road Dublin at the age of 81. He was Archbishop of Dublin from February 7th 1939 until his retirement on the grounds of ill health in 1956. He was Bishop of Kilmore from April 1930 until his appointment to Dublin in 1939 and was consecrated Bishop at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh. Survived by his wife daughters Mrs D Hartford Ziona Lodge Rathgar Dublin 6 Mrs Barbara Lane Lambee House Lisburn and one son Harry a captain in the British Navy.
Sister Mary Vincent OSF daughter of Katie O Rourke and the late James O Rourke Butlersbridge is home on holiday from her convent in Illinois USA. She is over 34 years in religion and was last home in the Bridge four years ago.
Cavan Fire Brigade vainly battle to save £200 worth of hay from shed at Terry Sheridan’s Tierquin. The alarm was raised by Michael Gaffney Ballinagh at 12:25 am on Sunday morning and the Brigade brought the blaze under control at 11:25 am on Sunday morning saving a neighbouring dwelling and rick.
Kerry stroll to their 20th All Ireland title beating Roscommon 1-12 to 1-6 in the poorest final in recent history. The game was effectively over after 45 seconds when a nervous mix up in the Roscommon defence allowed Gary McMahon to punch a goal to the net. Led by Sean Og Sheehy his brothers Brian and Paudie were also on the team all sons of Kerry legend John Joe Sheehy from Rock Street Tralee. Despite missing chance after chance the shaky Roscommon attack were awarded a penalty mid way through the first half and Roscommon at last opened their account with a well taken goal from Don Feely who drove hard and true past the helpless Johnny Culloty in the Kerry goals. Kerry led at half time by 1-8 to 1-1 and in the second half with Mick O Connell Sean Murphy and Tom Long to the fore Kerry led by 1-11 to 1-2 but Kerry took their foot off the accelerator letting Roscommon score four points all from frees before closing the deal with a point by Paudie Sheehy. Roscommon scored only one point from play with the peerless Don Feeley scoring 1-5 all from placed balls. Mick O Connell who was strangely subdued at midfield still managed to contribute 7 points from placed balls. Tom Long and Sean Murphy were superb for the Kingdom winning their 20th All Ireland in their 30th appearance in the Final. Cavan will play Kerry in the Ground’s Tournament Semi Final at Croke Park in two weeks time.
Purty Good wins the Greyhound Oaks for owner trainer Paddy Gaffney at Shelbourne Park. Didn’t win any of her heats, the 18 month puppy was drawn in trap 2 and shot right out of the start headed once at the first bend but after that the Cavan ‘black’ was on her own coming home with two lengths to spare in an impressive time of 29.22 to win Paddy Gaffney the 1st prize of £750 and the magnificent Oak’s trophy. Purty Good by Jungle Man out of Gaffney’s brilliant bitch ‘Pocket Glass’ and is a little sister of ‘Pocket Gun’ whom Gaffney’s sold last week for a reported £2,000 to a London syndicate. The sire Jungle Man is now in great demand and his stud fee has shot up from 30-40 guineas in one week.
Cavan Rugby Club entertain Malone in their first game of the season at Saint Phelim’s Place. All players meet at the Railway Hotel at 2:30 for game kicking off at 3.
Death of Alice Brady in Enniskillen. She was sister of Elizabeth Johnston Wolfe Tone Street and Mrs Bridget Ryan Connolly Street.
Dr Brian Galligan Chairman Cavan Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann presents Secretary Lena Murtagh with a canteen of cutlery to mark her forthcoming marriage at a supper and social in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Maureen McDonald and Dr Paddy Maloney E/W JP Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Death of Mary Ann Doonan 10 Lakeview a member of one of Cavan’s best known and most respected families. Her husband John is a well known chimney sweep and former member of the staff of Cavan UDC. She was mother of Willie Doonan Cavan and Ulster All Ireland footballer. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Death of Edward McKeon 6 Emmett Place at an advanced age. Well known Cavan resident he was highly respected and very well known over a wide area. Funeral from the Cathedral to Laragh cemetery.
CIE report a deficit of £1.69 million up to the end of March 1962 with a figure of £2.15 million for wages and shortened working week.
October 5th 1962 September 1962 was the wettest ever recorded at the Weather Station at Kevitt Castle with 7.38 inches reported on 23 rainy days. Only for a dry spell from the 18th -22nd September when no rain fell the figures would have been much worse. Only a paltry 4.34 inches fell in September 1961.
US Naval Commander Walter Schirra orbits the earth 5 ¾ times at the record height of 176 miles up in the sky. Blasted off from Cape Canaveral in Florida he landed within 9,000 yards of target just off Midway Island in the Pacific. Smooth operation everything went according to plan.
Father Timothy Connolly Superior General of the Maynooth Mission to China in Dalgan Park Navan will minister in South America as a Missioner as soon as his ten year stint as Superior General of the Order finishes at the end of October 1962. He will spend some time in language school brushing up his Spanish before proceeding to South America. He was born in Ballinagh in 1904 educated at Ballinagh NS Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth and USA. He was ordained for the Diocese of Kilmore in 1927 and spent 7 years on the teaching staff of Saint Patrick’s College. In 1934 he joined the Maynooth Mission to China and in 1935 he was assigned to America until 1947 when he was appointed Superior of the American Mission. In 1952 he was elected Superior General of the Order and was resident at Dalgan Park Navan. He travelled all over Asia Australia New Zealand Oceania and North and South America during his ten year period as Superior General of the Order. He was the first to introduce the scheme whereby secular priests can spend a period on the missions before returning to their own Diocese. There are now twenty such priests helping the Order all over the world.
Philip ‘Lightening’ Murray John Joe O Reilly and Paddy Lyons make their inter county debut against Meath at the opening of the new Kilnacrott football complex. The teams were paraded by the Oldcastle Brass and Reed Band under conductor Joe Carroll. The pitch was waterlogged in places following two days of torrential rain but the crowd of over 4,000 got great value for money as Cavan beat Meath 3-9 to 3-5 in a rather one sided game with Meath only coming alive in the closing stages when they scored three goals. Cavan led by 2-7 to 0-2 at the interval. The game was played at a cracking pace with a strong south westerly wind blowing.
Maurice Jackson is seen handing over the keys of the new Ford Zephyr 4 which was purchased from him by the Lord Mayor of Dublin JJ O Keeffe TD.
Death of Bridget McGahon Saint Brigid’s Square Dundalk. She was a member of one of Cavan’s foremost families the Mallon’s from College Street and had resided in Dundalk for many years. She was a lady of great Christian virtue and was known for her charity and hospitality. She is survived by her sons daughters nephews nieces and a host of friends both in Cavan and Dundalk. Funeral from Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Dundalk to Saint Patrick’s cemetery.
Death of Thomas Lynch at the residence of his son Tommy 31 Tullac Mongan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital after a long illness. He was one of Cavan’s greatest supporters and seldom missed a game in nearby Breffni Park. He was also a keen follower of Crubany Cavan Harps and latterly Cavan Gaels Clubs. He is survived by his wife and family. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Season of lectures sponsored by Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne in the Technical School throughout the winter will take place every two weeks. Brian O Mordha will get the ball rolling on October 12th with ‘Life in Ireland before the famine 1800-1840’. On October 26th Father Frank McKiernan will lecture on ‘Catholic Emancipation’. On November 9th Tom Barron will lecture on ‘Popular Education’. On November 23rd Father Augustine Leydon Saint Patrick’s College will lecture on ‘The Revolutionary Movement- Young Ireland and Fenianism’. On December 7th Father Charles Travers will lecture on ‘The Land War’ and finally on the 21st December Barry J Cullen will deliver a lecture on ‘Parnell and the Irish Parliamentary Party’.
Bridge Club N/S Dr J McQuade and Maura Maloney E/W Jin Rafter and Jim Leonard.
Father ABC McGrath Diocesan Director of Plain Song Festival announces the dates for the 1963 celebration. 30th April Cavan 7th May Drumkeeran 14th May Ballinamore 21st May Bailieboro with Solemn High Mass at each venue to commence the festival.
October 13th 1962 Second Ecumenical Council commences in Rome with Pope John XXIII declaring the Council open from the high altar of Saint Peter’s seated on the throne and just over the grave of Saint Peter. 6,000 Cardinals Archbishops Prelates Abbotts heads of states and members of ancient noble families. The Cardinals and dignitaries were in their robes of snow white as bells rang out not only over Rome but throughout the world including Tom Fleming ringing the Cathedral Bell for over ten minutes to signal the start of the Council. Most observers in Rome reckon that the Council will last 12-18 months with the first session finishing by Christmas.
Father Anthony Brady son of Mr and Mrs James Brady Ballyhaise who was ordained on June 3rd in Saint Kieran’s College Kilkenny is off to minister in Australia on the 1st November .
“Old Mill Bar Upper Main Street Bar Lounge and Restaurant specialising in catering for football teams. Proprietor Andy Galligan Phone 261”
October 20th 1962 Pictured on the front page are two ESB climbers at the top of the new 125 foot tower which the ESB have erected adjacent to Hugh ‘Bud’ McNamara’s on the Gallows Hill. They will now be able to contact their fleet of vans in the area by wireless telephone communication from the offices at Kelly’s Terrace Cavan while the operators in the van can speak back to base.
Death of the legendary Rev Canon Tom Maguire Parish Priest of Ballyhaise at the age of 87 a man reputed to have a wide range of healing powers with people from all over flocking to his door in times of sickness and distress. He was a great Gael and Chairman of Cavan County Board GAA from 136-1942 touring America with Cavan in 1936 and 1938. He was a noted footballer with Templeport and in latter years he was a much respected referee. He played a leading role in the redevelopment of Breffni Park in 1952 and was also a member of Cavan Vocational Education Committee for many years. Members of the great Cavan teams of the past with whom he was associated carried the coffin from his residence to Saint Mary’s Church where the GAA and students from the Agricultural College formed a guard of honour and children from the local schools lines the roadways leading to the Church with bunches of flowers in their hands.. He was son of the late Mr and Mrs Michael Maguire NT Templeport and was educated at Templeport NS Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth where he was ordained in June 1918. He served in Crosserlough Mullagh Bruskey Cootehill Glenfarne and was appointed Parish Priest Castletara by Bishop Patrick Lyons in 1946. He was responsible for the complete renovation of Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara and completed the work started by his predecessor Father Lynch PP in erecting and furnishing the Church of Saint Mary On The Hill formerly The Old Cathedral of Saint Patrick Cavan. He also built several classrooms on to the existing Saint Mary’s school in Ballyhaise. He is survived by his sister Mrs ER Tiernan NT Carville House Bawnboy. He was uncle of Father Thomas Tiernan CC Bawnboy and Sister Mary Agnes Irish Sisters of Charity Dublin. All GAA games in the county were cancelled as a mark of respect and in the Cavan V Leitrim game in Ballinamore two minutes silence was observed before the throw in while the Cavan players wore black arm bands. Rev Thomas Tiernan was the chief celebrant of the Solemn Office and Requiem Mass. Monsignor D Fitzpatrick Dean of Kilmore presided in the absence of Bishop Quinn in Rome for the Ecumenical Vatican Council 2. The deacon was Father James Carroll sub deacon Father Vincent Duffy and MC Father PJ Corrigan Denn. The chanters were Fathers Torlac O Reilly and Father ABC McGrath Cavan.
National League game between Cavan and Leitrim in Ballinamore abandoned due to the sudden death of great Leitrim Gael Dan Gallogly Drumrane Ballinamore seven minutes from the end of a game that Cavan were winning 1-6 to 1-4. After consultation with Cavan and Leitrim officials referee Padraig Lang abandoned the game.
Cavan Juvenile League commences over the winter months in Cavan town where the captains are pictured Larry Ready Captain Saint Aidan’s Raymond Carroll Captain Saint Killian’s Johnny Cusack will captain Saint Patrick’s Brian O Reilly Saint Columcille’s Micheal Greenan Saint Aidan’s and Dermot Burke Captain of Saint Finian’s.
13th Annual Cavan County Council Staff Dance in the Town Hall on 25th October with music by Donie Collins spots novelties dress optional. No invitations issued in Cavan area. Admission 7/6.
Father Breslin OMI presides at the well attended closing ceremony of the Men’s Mission in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim.
Tomas McAnna Abbey Theatre will give a two day course on drama production at Saint Felim’s School covering all aspects of stage management lighting make up costumes etc.
Cavan Bridge Club 1962-1963 President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Captain Dermot Morgan Secretary Kathleen Sullivan Treasurer Maureen McDonald. Committee Rev Father Sean O Reilly Ina Hickey Jim Leonard Dr Paddy D Maloney and H Carthy.
Mick Clarke buys his residence in Church Street from Kathleen Marron ‘The Bungalow’ Cathedral Road for £2,810.
Margaret Cusack daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Cusack Killymeehan Stradone on her 21st Birthday is pictured receiving £6,000 and interest from George V Maloney Junior. She held a 1/8 share in the Hospital Sweepstakes win by a consortium from Stradone some years ago but was prevented from taking possession of her winnings until she reached twenty one.
“Wanted building sites in or around Cavan town in one two or three lots. Brian Murphy ‘Murphy and Quinn’ 89 Main Street Cavan Phone 290 or Ballyjamesduff 20. Branches in Longford Sligo and Cavan.
October 27th 1962 World on the brink of nuclear war as President Kennedy gives orders to bomb the Russian ships carrying equipment for surveillance in Cuba. For many days Khrushchev held firm until the point of no return came and with the stakes at the immediate prospect of Nuclear War between the two super powers the Russian ships are called back as the world breaths a huge sigh of relief. Pope John XXIII in his plea from the Vatican asks world leaders to do all in their power to further the cause of peace and avoid confrontation the results of which could mean extinction for the entire human race. In Ireland and Cavan all shops are sold out of tinned foods etc as people make preparations to be evacuated to shelters while all units of the Army FCA Garda Civil Defence are on red alert all week until the Russian climb down allows people to return to normal and give thanks to God that the world is saved from certain extinction.
Another fine display by Cavan beating Meath 1-6 to 0-4 in the first round of the National League in Breffni Park. Cavan led by 0-3 to 0-2 at the interval when they switched Jim McDonnell to centre forward brought in Hugh Barney O Donohoe at centre field and switched the versatile Donal O Grady to left half back to fill McDonnell’s place Immediately the switches paid off with Jim McDonnell connecting to a sublime cross by Mick Ryan Cavan Gaels to crash in a great goal after only three minutes of the second half. Gabriel Kelly was man of the match with great support from Tom Maguire Tony Morris Mickey Brady and PJ McCaffrey. Paddy Lyons was brilliant in the Cavan goal. The forwards without Charlie Gallagher lacked penetration and both Philip Murray and John Joe O Reilly were ruled out through injury. Cavan will now play Kerry next Sunday in the semi final of the Ground’s Tournament. Matt McHugh is understudy to the youthful Paddy Lyons in the Cavan goal Jim McDonnell continues on the 40. James Brady is at full forward flanked by Jimmy Stafford and Mick Ryan Cavan Gael’s.
Death of Patrick Fay 19 Owen Roe Cavan just five months after the death of his wife. He fought in the First World War seeing action in Europe and when he came home joined the Irish Army which he served for many years. He was known as a great friendly character who could recall many events at the turn of the century and lived through turbulent times. Survived by his sons daughters grandchildren friends and neighbours. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Committee Prize at Cavan Bridge Club is won N/S Surgeon Bertie Cullen and Patrick Coghlan N/S George Maloney Junior and Rev Sean O Reilly.
Ultan O Reilly will give the first recital of the season at 23 Farnham Street next Monday night with new members particularly welcome.
British Legion are calling a meeting of ex service men and women for the ‘Hut’ in Farnham Street next week.
“Halloween Bracks with lucky rings. New slice pan and batch. Pat McDonnell’s Bakery Cavan”.
No Celt for November 3rd 1962
November 10th 1962 Rainfall in October is only 1.89 inches while last year it was slightly higher at 1.98 inches.
Long discussion at Urban Council meeting about the location of the new public convenience to replace the old one situated in the Market Square. Paddy Gaffney Town Engineer says he has three prime sites in mind 1 The Diamond at the bottom of Mitchell Street 2 The Bus Office and 3 Site adjacent to the Legion Hut in Farnham Street. The cost of the new convenience will be £5-10,000 depending on the type of model chosen by the Council. Johnny O Rourke and JP Walsh favour the site adjacent to the Legion Hut as it is near the Town Hall and Bus Office and easily to locate for visitors to the town.
Death of Bridget Brady Town Hall Street. Native of Dublin she was a quiet unassuming deeply religious woman and extremely popular over a wide area. She was wife of the well know Peter Paul Brady a former member of Cavan UDC and well known coarse angler in the area. Peter has been blind for many years and was cared for by his wife in their own home. She is survived by her three daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan officiated.
Dermot McCarthy County Manager announces to the Urban Council meeting that the Egg Market is now back in vacant possession of the Council following their settlement with Mr TFJ McCormack Monaghan in the sum of £2,168-19-2 in the Circuit Court. A figure of £218 to be deducted from the award for unpaid current rent. Tom Fitzpatrick announces that a foreign firm willing to employ 35-40 people have had a look at the Egg Market and ear marked it for future development. Joe McGovern states that he would like to see it used as a car park to alleviate the bottle neck in Upper Main Street and Connolly Street.
Nelson Mandela leader of the African Nationalist Party is sentenced to 5 years in jail after being found guilty of incitement and of leaving South Africa without permission. Suspected of organising a nationwide strike.
Father AB McGrath officiates at the well attended visitation to Killygarry cemetery and the visitation to the equally well kept Cullies cemetery takes place next Sunday.
Virginia Blues the favourites will play Bailieboro Shamrock’s in the County Senior Football Final next Sunday preceded by the Junior Final where an emerging Cross play old stagers Mountnuggent.
Cavan Parochial Week will take place next week with Bingo Riffle Range Bazaar etc. The Musical Society join forces with the Boy Scouts and Cavan Girl’s Club to stage a variety concert when guest artistes will be Seamus De Faoite and Cumann Rinnce and Cabhan. The draw for £500 will take place at the interval of the concert.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Mr and Mrs Bradley.
At a meeting in the Railway Hotel with Seamus De Faoite presiding it was unanimously decided to wind up the affairs of ‘Cavan at Home Week’ an event which was stated ‘had outlived its usefulness’!
Michael Harding will give this week’s recital at Cavan Gramophone Club in 23 Farnham Street.
Saint David’s of Pembrokeshire built on the donations of poor Irish emigrants appeals for funds as it is the 1st Catholic Church to be built in Wales since the Reformation.
Death of Rose Anne McGuigan nee McCaffrey in Leeds Yorkshire. She was a native of Mitchell Street and was well known and highly respected member of the community before emigrating to Leeds many years ago. Survived by her brothers sister relatives and many friends. Funeral to take place in Leeds.
November 17th 1962 Tough hard hitting but sporting County Final ends all square with Bailieborough coming with a late surge to draw and almost take the spoils from Virginia Blues seeking their 4th success in the competition. The game finished in a welter of excitement with Bailieboro scoring 1-6 to Virginia Blue’s 0-9. Bailieboro led by 1-3 to 0-5 at half time but Virginia dominated the second half with their taller stronger and older players grinding down a smaller weaker and vastly inexperienced Bailieboro team who driven on by Pat Clarke and a very young but tall and strong Peter Pritchard almost caused the upset of the year. Fintan Tierney was an outstanding tolerant referee letting the play flow to the delight of the large crowd who paid over £200 in gate money. Cross won the Junior title 0-9 to Mountnuggent’s 1-5. Tommy Fitzsimmons at corner forward was man of the match and threatened danger every time he go the ball. Ray Carolan and Brendan Smith broke even at midfield in a game fiercely contested but played in a most sporting manner. Very Rev Father Timothy Connolly Maynooth Mission to China and former Superior General of the Order heads out on the mission fields of South America. The people of Ballinagh have come together to make him a presentation to be used in his missionary work. Donations to Dr Connolly Eddie McDwyer NT Sean Moriarity NT Peter Smith Post Office Paul Sheridan or Thomas Reilly Ballinagh.
Draw for £500 in prizes at Concert held in Town Hall results in Betty Casey of the Surgical Hospital winning the first prize of £100. Father Joe Dolan Adm thanks everyone who supported the Parochial Week telling the packed audience that “this year has seen all records broken with the draw alone making over £1,000”!
Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs O Sullivan E/W Owen McGovern and Father PJ Gargan.
Fair in Cavan with prices well down by £7-10 particularly for horses where supply was high but demand very poor. Good quality cattle fair demand and they held their prices. Yearlings £25-£35. Two year olds £40-48 three year old £50-55 bull calves £18-22 working horses £40-45 colts fillies £40-45 donkeys £5-10 carrying sows £32-35 bonhams £10-14 per pair.
November 24th 1962 Cavan Association in Dublin are treated to a lecture by Dr Louis Smith entitled ‘Some Aspects of the Common Market’. Con P Smith presided and Oliver Finlay was MC.
Technical Group from ESB advise Cavan Chamber of Commerce on ways and means of lighting up the town for Christmas. They recommend 18 festoon of coloured lamps two feet apart from Connolly Street to Church Street. Floodlighting of the most prominent buildings like the Town Hall and Cathedral could also be considered. The cost of the coloured lighting will be £230 and the Chamber members will collect the town commencing on Monday.
Death of Mary Ann Tully wife of Edward Tully Gartbrattan Cavan and late of Tullyconnelly Stradone at Saint Joseph’s Nursing Home Virginia. She was mother of Father EP Tully Shercock and Mrs Gerry Burke MPSI Main Street Cavan. Known throughout the county as a woman of great Christian charity her house was a refuge for the poor and destitute in society who always got a great welcome and meals and accommodation. She is survived by her sons daughters grandchildren relatives and many friends. There was a packed and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan followed by burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Laragh.
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December 1st 1962 Collection of the town for Cavan Industrial Association following on the announcement that the Smith Group were intent on developing a 15 acre site at Annagelliffe formerly owned by Jim Mulvaney with a German firm with the aim to assemble farm machinery for export. The response was mixed with many people very sceptical of the intentions of the promoters. Bridge Street and Kelly’s Terrace John McGinnity £10 Patricia Brady Cavan House £5 Mick Crosby £5 Walter Rehill £1 Margaret Smith £1 Hughie Maguire £3 Johnny Donohoe £3 Maire T Baxter £5 Charles McCourt £1 Griffith H Black £10 Pat Bennett £5 Munster and Leinster Bank £10. Town Hall Street Marona Foster £1 Jim Scanlon £2 Kathleen Bannon £2 Stan Mullery £1 Ashe Street Michael Young £5 Benny O Rourke 5 shillings. Dublin Road Tractamotors £10 Paddy Brady Tierquin £3 Cavan Mineral Water Company £10 Jim Mulvaney £1 Liam Bogue £2-2-0. Connolly Street Paddy Donnelly £1 Benny Conaty £5 Pat McGovern £5 Madge McCabe £3 Joe Crowe Dew Drop Inn £5. Coleman Road Peter Maguire ‘Bridge Hotel’ 10 shillings Don McMullin Railway Hotel £1 Brian Wall VS £1 Seamus Gilheaney £1 Paddy Conaty £1 Jim Malone £1 Colm Smith £2 Dr Tony Farrelly Lisdarn £5-5-0 J P Mansfield £3-3-0 and Charles Lord Legaland Dairies £1. Farnham Street Dermot Morgan £3 Brigid McDonald £10 Surgeon Bertie Cullen £1 Gerry Hunt BDS £1 Dr Brian Galligan £2 Tommy McDonald Building Contractor 10 shillings Sean P O Reilly VS £3-3-0 Eamon P Halton 10 shillings Senator Thomas J Fitzpatrick Solicitor £10 Paddy Conaty UDC £2 Willie Finegan Tierquin £1 and Sean Brady Annagelliffe 10 shillings. Further donations will be published in future editions of the Anglo Celt!
Death of Eugene Smith Crubany at his residence. A man of great integrity and Christian virtue. He was an outstanding neighbour to all those in the community. Survived by his sons daughters brother relatives and many friends. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
On a wet damp sod at Breffni Park before a very good attendance who paid gate receipts of over £200 bigger stronger Virginia Blues brush aside the challenge of a much depleted Bailieborough Shamrock’s side who once again had to do battle without 1/3 of their team who are confined to college as they study for the priesthood. Ironically the tall strong young mobile Peter Pritchard was man of the match fielding high and kicking long. For Virginia Noel Kellett was their ace forward and ironically again he was Peter Pritchard’s immediate opponent. Fintan Tierney was replaced as referee by the more experienced Simon Deignan who did a fine job of refereeing a game which was hard and fair with no unsavoury incidents.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce decide to go ahead with the erection of the 1st ever Christmas lights in Cavan with the poor shopkeeper again expected to contribute to the collection which commences on Monday. Cavan UDC have agreed to pay the cost of the ESB.
Cavan Bridge Club NS Surgeon PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Owen McGovern and Father PJ Gargan.
Andy O Brien presides at debate between Loreto College and a Town team with Loreto shading the verdict. They now travel to Carrickmacross to take part in the Gael Linn Finals.
December 8th 1962 Cavan GAA County Committee announce that they are in negotiations to purchase a strip of land from Bernard Harton to give them access from the Ballinagh Road to Breffni Park. The strip of land is 60 feet in width between Coulter’s and Bogue’s. The Chairman TP O Reilly points out that sites in the area are being sold for £5 per foot and the high price being asked is in line with this criteria. Simon Deignan propose that the Committee proceed with the purchase with Jack McConnell County Registrar seconding the proposal. The question of the referee for the replayed County Senior Final was raised with Matty McNamee explaining that both Bailieboro Shamrocks and Virginia Blues agreed not to nominate Fintan Tierney and instead submit a list of four names who they would accept as referee. Simon Deignan was the only man on each of the lists and was appointed to referee the replay.
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December 22nd 1962 Bishop Austin Quinn flies home from Rome and the Vatican Council for Christmas. The Irish Bishops were received in private audience by Pope John XXIII where the Pope authorised each of the Bishops to impart his blessing and plenary indulgence to members of their flocks in Ireland on condition that they in turn pray for the Pope’s intentions. The Pope announced that he was granting a dispensation to the fast and abstinence requirement for Christmas Eve to Catholics who because of tradition were unable to honour the fast and they could now do so on Sunday 23rd December instead.
Frank N G Conaty 1 Sorrento Terrace Dalkey is appointed Technical Manager to the Irish Pigs and Bacon Commission to commence on January 1st 1963. Frank is a native of Tullymongan and brother of Paddy Conaty CC UDC and is 44 years of age . He graduated from UCD with an honours degree BSc in 1939. He was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Chemistry in 1944 and a Fellow of the Institute in 1961.
“Young’s Dublin House Wesley Street Cavan Phone 146. Best draught Guinness. Phone orders promptly delivered anywhere. List of wines to chose from the House of Morgan.”
Death of Michael ‘Mick’ Marron at his residence ‘Servite House’ Earlsvale Road. He was a member of one of Cavan ‘s oldest and most respected families. Son of the late Mr and Mrs Patrick Marren Licensed Vintner’s Connolly Street, Mick was best known for being a Legal Clerk in the practice of FE Kennedy Solicitor Main Street and was a Commissioner for Oaths in County Cavan. He had an outstanding tenor voice and was the leading boy soprano and later adult tenor in the Old Cathedral of Saints Patrick Cavan Choir under Father Willie Buchanan a native of Bridge Street. He is survived by his wife Teresa sons Pat who is studying for the priesthood and Eamon together with two sisters. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan CC was the celebrant.
Santa Claus will be driven in style by Andy Breslin in one of his vintage cars through the streets of the town to arrive at the Town Hall Cavan at 4:30 on Christmas Eve. The parade will be led by the recently reformed Cavan Boy Scout’s Band. All children must have tickets to gain admission and stewards gather in the Hall from 3:00 pm.
The Choir of the ICA entertain the crowds of shoppers on the streets of Cavan singing all of the popular hymns and carols. The collection was in aid of the Irish Council for the Blind and the response was very generous.
Paddy Egan and his family from New York are home for Christmas and staying with his parents Henry and Mrs Egan Connolly Street.
Mary Concepta Smyth eldest child of Michael and Kathleen Smyth 60 Main Street qualifies as a State Registered Nurse at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey England. Mary was educated at the Poor Clare Convent and Loreto College Cavan.
Hugh Smith Coleman Road is home to his family for Christmas accompanied by his children Hugh and Betty and sister A Grimes who is making her first visit home since emigrating just over thirty years ago.
Christmas at Cavan Bridge Club N/S Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College and Dr PD Maloney E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce who for the first time provided excellent Christmas lighting for the town announce that all businesses will re open on Friday 28th December 1962. Late contributions towards the lighting can be sent to Tom McKenna Oliver Plunkett Street Seamus Fox Main Street or Louis Blessing Licensed Vintner Main Street.
“O Connor and O Reilly Main Street beside PA Smyth’s. Cut flowers and potted plants. Can supply and deliver all your vegetable requirements for Christmas and the New Year.”
January 5th 1963 Cavan Rugby team to play Navan from Shakelton English McKay Rafferty McSherry Maguire Hannon Sweeney Nelson Swanton Foster Clarke Moore Heaney Hickey Strong and Coffey.
6th Cavan CBSI Pantomime in Town Hall for eight nights and a matinee. Past and present scouts Cavan’s best artistes with guest artistes Sean McManus star of screen stage and radio. Sunday 6th January –Sunday 13th January 1963. Matinee Sunday 6th January at 3:30 pm. Admission 3/6 Bookable 2/6 and 1/6. Phone bookings at Vera Brady’s Phone Cavan 178.
Cavan Red Cross will be providing a full Christmas dinner and entertainment for the older citizens of the town from 65 up on Sunday 25th January with free transport to and from the venue. Subscriptions can be sent to Dr V Barry County MOH Bridie Galligan or Kathleen Lunn Coleman Road Cavan.
Dermot Morgan and Maureen McDonald win the prestigious Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club.
Sister Mercy Matron Saint Felim’s Hospital thanks Father Torlac O Reilly and the students of Saint Patrick’s College. John O Connor who was Santa Claus distributed gifts and presents to the much appreciative patients assisted by the hilarious Mel Doherty. Stan Mullery and Mattie Hand who staged a most enjoyable film show. .Irish Shoe Supplies and Belturbet Golf Club. Jackson’s Garage staff who distributed cigarettes tobacco and sweets to the patients. The Mighty Avons Showband who provided the music at the dance on Saint Stephen’s Day. Liam Bogue for supplying a Christmas tree to each ward and Michael Smyth 60 Main Street for supplying and installing the public address which relayed Mass to each Ward over the Christmas period.
January 12th 1963 Rev Father George Gear Navan Road Dublin and Cathedral Road Cavan celebrates his firs Cavan Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. Afterwards he imparted his first blessing to the congregation. Father George is a son of Mr and Mrs Harry Gear Insurance Agent and was ordained in Dalgan Park Navan on December 22nd 1962. He will minister in Korea after the Summer holidays.
Don McMullin son of Mr and Mrs McMullin ‘Inishfall’ County Surgeon Cavan opens the ‘Railway Hotel ‘which he recently purchased from the Smith family. He was Manager of the Great Southern Hotel in Bundoran Hydro Hotel in Kilkee Butler Arms Waterville county Kerry. Hotel Russell Dublin and Roben’s Hotel London.
Cavan County Board celebrate winning the Ulster senior championship 1962 the McKenna Cup 1962 Ulster Junior championship 1962 with a banquet and presentation in the Crover House Hotel. Tickets are priced at £1 and are available from Paddy Donohoe ‘Saint Anthony’s’ Glenside Road or Con Smith Assistant Secretary Butlersbridge or Joe Stafford ‘Antrim Arms Hotel’ 7 Upper Drumcondra Road Dublin. There will be a special presentation to Hughie L Smith who celebrates his Silver Jubilee as Secretary Cavan County Board having been elected to the post in 1937.
Rev Father Dinny McMorrow celebrates Mass in the Poor Clare Convent Chapel later imparting his firs blessing to friends and relatives. Native of Ballinasloe, he is nephew of Mrs JJ Donohoe Rossa Place. He is a former member of the staff of Cavan Post Office and is son of Sergeant and Mrs McMorrow Ballinasloe. He is a member of the Columban Fathers and will minister in the Far East. Father Sean Lynch who also worked in Cavan Post Office and is a native of Templemore county Tipperary was also ordained on the same day December 22nd 1962. He also celebrated Mass in the Poor Clare Convent and will minister on the African missions.
Cyril Morris a member of the RAF ringing his parents Mr and Mrs Morris 19 Coleman Road on wins the prize for the best phone call home at Christmas and is rewarded with the phone conversation being recorded and played back to the entire battalion on Christmas morning.
George V Maloney is appointed Notary Public for County Cavan by the Chief Justice Cearbhaill O Dallaigh.
Pictured is Jack McConnell who is returned unopposed as Registrar of Cavan County Board
Cavan Bridge N/S George Maloney and George Fairbrother E/W Mr and Mrs O Sullivan.
Poor demand and small stock at Cavan Fair. Yearlings £25-30 two year old £48-52 three year olds £55-65 mincers £28-39. Working horses £40-£50. Knackers (dull trade). Bonhams £8-12 per pair carrying sows £30-35 casseogs £25-30.
Don McMullin new proprietor of the ‘Railway Hotel’ says “The best can cost so little at the ‘Railway Hotel’. For parties wedding breakfasts or best wines. Lunch for only 5/- for a four course meal. Phone Cavan 101”
January 19th 1963 Cavan freezes in worst snow and frost since 1947 with the Green Lake frozen to a depth of 6 inches attracting hundreds of skaters and toboggans.
Senator Tom Fitzpatrick speaking in the Seanad on the Sugar Amendment bill appeals to the Company who are vey large beneficiaries of State funds to spread out to Cavan Monaghan and other under developed area of the country.
Pictured at the annual Drumalee GFC Dinner in the Farnham Hotel are Pat Sharkey Secretary Sean Reilly Treasurer Paul Caffrey Chairman Paddy Molloy President Phil Lee County Board delegate HL Smith Secretary Cavan County Board GAA TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board PJ McGovern Jimmy Costello Micheal Greenan Assistant Secretary Tommy Molloy Michael Walsh AJ O Brien NT Cavan County Council PC Donohoe Treasurer Cavan County Board P Smith M Lynch S Fay Barney Higgins Tommy Young and Matthew Reilly.
Mick O Connell of Kerry is voted ‘footballer of the year’ by the Gaelic games writer’s association. Tom Long also of Kerry was second Tom Maguire and Gerry O Malley who won the award in 1961 were joint 3rd Des Foley was 4th Paddy Doherty of Down 5th and Dublin’s Cathal O Leary 6th.
Provider’s 1st annual staff dance will take place in the Town Hall with music by the famous Donie Collins Orchestra. Spots and novelties with admission 7/6.
Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn is among the packed attendance at the final night of the 6th Boy Scout’s Pantomime ‘Finn the Fool’ in the Town Hall. The show was produced by Father Torlac O Reilly and Father PJ Gargan Chaplain conducted the draw and returned thanks to all who supported the event saying “the cast retained their verve and enthusiasm over a long period with the show once again dogged by adverse weather conditions.
Over 150 guests attend the Red Cross Christmas Dinner and entertainment in the Town Hall. Full Christmas dinner served including wine spirits etc followed by a concert featuring Jimmy Mallon Benny O Rourke and Molly McGurk sent the guests home happy and in good spirits.
Gaelic League meeting in the ‘Railway Hotel’ features a film of the Down V Kerry All Ireland Final 1960, a ceilidhe with Seamus De Faoite as Fear an Tighe. Brian O Mordha Chairman presided and the next meeting will be on the 8th February 1963.
Lynam’s Dart Team Bridge Street defeat Derrylin at home and will travel to the county Fermanagh town for the return tonight.
January 26th 1963 Just when everything seemed back to normal after the big thaw, Cavan resident’s awake to find that another two feet of snow has fallen and there is no immediate sign of a further thaw. Drifts of snow in areas blocked all secondary roads. With gale force winds driving the snow some goats and donkeys are found dead as they froze trying to source some fodder. Cavan and Monaghan bear the brunt of the storm with buses and cars stranded and abandoned in the deep drifts. Tony Farrelly however the recently appointed Cavan County Physician gives a lesson in turning adversity into opportunity and is pictured skiing at County Cavan Golf Club. In one of the worst blizzards in centuries the country is brought to a complete halt as the Army manages to get supplies to families who have been isolated for weeks by huge snow drifts in Wicklow and Wexford.
Death of Cardinal Godfrey Archbishop of Westminster and Primate of England aged 73 at his residence in Westminster following a heart attack. Pope John XXIII praises the work of the cardinal before going to his private chapel to pray for the repose of his soul.
Matt Lynch and Mick Higgins co trainers of the Cavan Senior county team Ulster Champions 1962 are each made a presentation of a canteen of cutlery at the GAA banquet in Crover House Hotel.
Matt Rudden who is banned from participating in the NACAI sponsored Ulster Cross Country is the impressive winner of the AAAI Quinlan Cup in Tullamore in bitterly cold weather conditions on an icy surface covered in 4 inches of newly fallen snow. Matt took over the lead on the first lap and scorched around the track leading all the way. The Saint Augustine’s man came home 400 yards ahead of Harry O Gorman the national ten mile champion and C O Gorman all from Saint Augustine’s who won the team prize. Matt completed the gruelling run in an impressive 34 minutes and 7 seconds with Harry O Gorman clocking 35:30 just 17 seconds ahead of his brother Charlie. Saint Conleth’s Laois were 2nd team while the Curragh AC were a close 3rd.
Jackson’s Garage host a film show demonstrating the proper safe use of chain saws and the maintenance of the equipment in the Railway Hotel.
February 1st 1963 Cavan Urban Council’s waterworks foreman Tommy O’Reilly The Regal tells the Anglo Celt that the Council will continue to turn off the water at night as there are numerous burst pipes on the mains and this problem is compounded by householders leaving on taps at night to avoid frozen pipes and taps. Tommy adds that the reservoir is now dangerously low.
Darts is the sport of choice in the cold spell with Pat Donohoe’s Commercial Bar team travelling to Kilnaleck to outclass Paddy O Reilly’s Bar 5-4 in an epic encounter in which the travelling to and from the event was described as hazardous. The return match takes place in the Commercial Bar Bridge Street to night.
Lynam’s Dart Club Bridge Street 1963 Chairman John Walsh Secretary Chris Kavanagh Treasurer Michael Lynam . Committee Michael Sexton John Johnston Johnny Burns Tommy Murray Pat Kinsella P Jermyn George Leinster. Captain of the team will be Jackie Jermyn for the year 1963.
Many householders are out early putting out crumbs for the birds many of them dying from starvation in the present freezing conditions.
Sudden death of Bernard Young Keelagh Ballyhaise at the Surgical Hospital. Survived by his wife sons brothers sister relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise to Cullies cemetery.
France once again veto Britain’s proposed entry into the Common Market with bitter words being exchanged between Edward Heath Britain’s chief negotiator and President Charles De Gaulle. Sean Lemass the Irish Prime Minister who hoped to lead Ireland into the Common Market says that “in view of our special trading relationship with Britain Ireland’s application will be shelved until the impasse with Britain’s entry is sorted out”
Parking fines to be introduced in Dublin and Dun Laoghaire for the first time. It is reported that the legislation will allow for fines up to 10/- with only a period of three weeks to pay or risk imprisonment. All offences in the greater Dublin metropolitan area apply to both cars and buses.
Cavan Gaels are holding their annual dinner and social in the Farnham Hotel on Thursday 7th February 1963 with tickets 15- available from Sean Galligan Secretary Cathedral Road.
The ten o clock Mass in the Cathedral was said for the deceased members of Cavan GAA. Father PJ Gargan later kicked off the Convention in the Courthouse by reciting a decade of the rosary. Chairman TP O Reilly Vice Chairman TJ O Reilly Cootehill Registrar Jack McConnell Secretary Hugh L Smyth Assistant Secretary Con Smith Butlersbridge Treasurer PC Donohoe Central Council Delegate Simon Deign who defeated Victor Sherlock 61-59 with two spoiled votes. Delegates to Ulster Council Andy O Brien NT and Sean Moriarity NT Ballinagh.
Francis McDermott a native of Larah and running in the colours of Warwickshire finishes in 15th place in the English Inter Counties Cross Country in which there was a top class field of 360 mostly Empire games and British Internationals at Caversham Park Reading. Finishing behind Francie who is attached to the Coventry Godiva Club were former World Mile record holder Derek Ibbotson Stan Eldon Martin Hyman. 1st Tim Johnston 2nd Basil Heatley 3rd Gerry North. Warwickshire finished 2nd team. Francie announced after the race that he was returning home to live and work in Dublin and would compete as an AAAI athlete joining the famous Donore Harriers. He is banned from defending his NACAI Ulster title but will represent Donore in the All Ireland Cross Country. Meanwhile Larah depleted by the defection of so many of their Dublin based runners to the AAAI are having trouble fielding a team for the forthcoming Ulster Cross Country and have named newcomers Eamon Tully Maudabawn Jim Cochrane Kill and Tommy Cullivan. TP O Callaghan Bailieboro is raging hot favourite to win the title.
Butlersbridge GFC 1963 President Michael Browne and J Masterson Chairman Tommy Browne Vice Chairman Sean O Hare Treasurers Brendan Farrell and Benny Henry Secretary Gerry Farrell.
Sister Mercy returns thanks to Father Torlac Mel Doherty and guest star Sean McManus for their serving up of the hit show ‘Finn The Fool’ in Saint Phelim’s Hospital on the last Friday in January. The show was a great boost to the patients and was staged by the Society despite the impassable weather conditions prevailing.
Annual General Meeting of the Angler’s Association in the Farnham Hotel.
“Washing machines vacuum cleaners polishers and steam irons by Hoover. Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88.”
February 8th 1963 Death of Cardinal John Dalton Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland in a Dublin Nursing Home after a few days illness. He recently attended the funeral of his great friend Cardinal Godfrey in London three weeks ago. Native of Claremorris County Mayo he was the 111th successor of Saint Patrick and was aged 80 years. The Pope greeted the news with great sadness and described Cardinal Dalton as ‘an adornment of Ireland’ and thanked him for the work he had accomplished at the recent Vatican Council. The college of Cardinals is now reduced to 81 of which 29 are Italians. He was ordained for the Diocese of Dublin in 1908. He was the first Connaught man in 188 years to be appointed Archbishop of Armagh and the only priest from the Diocese of Dublin to attain the honour. He was educated in Saint Colman’s Claremorris Holy Cross Clonliffe Dublin and Rome. Although never a student in Maynooth he was a professor there for thirty years 1912-1942 after which he was appointed Co Adjutor Bishop of Meath succeeding Dr Mulvaney in 1943. In 1946 he succeeded the legendary Cardinal McRory as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. In 1953 he was appointed Cardinal Archbishop by Pope Pius XII and his red hat now hangs in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh along with his predecessors. He was laid to rest with full church and state honours and is buried close to the walls of his beloved Cathedral in Armagh.
Michael N Conlon Cork County Manager is appointed Chief Operations Manager of the Pigs and Bacon Commission. Aged only 36 and native of Athlone, Michael started his career as Town Clerk Cavan he was later appointed to Louth County Council before being appointed Town Clerk Ennis and later Secretary Tipperary South Riding. He was appointed Manager Cork County Council at 33 becoming the youngest County Manager in Ireland.
Pictured are Phil Lee representing Drumalee and Hugh ‘Bud’ McNamara representing Cavan Gael’s at the recent Cavan GAA Convention in the Courthouse Cavan.
Meeting of Darts League Officers in The Old Mill Bar. Chairman Packy Phair Secretary Chris Kavanagh. Committee Willie Doonan T Rudden J Brady V Reilly B McKiernan Peter Clarke C McGovern M Brady and PJ O Reilly.
Cavan Branch Comalthas Ceolteoiri Eireann AGM in Ulster Arms. Chairman Dr Brian Galligan Secretary Miss R Butler Treasurer Aidan J Timmons NT and Brendan Dunne Auditor Brian Coleman Registrar Teddy McCormack.
Death of Susan Kelly Breffni Park Lane at a young age. She was a member of an old distinguished well known Cavan family. She was known for her outstanding Christian piety and was extremely generous and hospitable. She was wife of Paddy Kelly well know Hackney driver. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Ryan E/W JP Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Cavan Golf Club 1963 President Surgeon BT Cullen Captain Owen McGovern NT Secretary Jack Binchey Assistant Secretary Dermot Morgan Treasurer Brian Coleman. Committee Tommy Aylmer Jack Brady Phil Cullivan Liam Bogue Seamus Fox Tom C Hickey Edward T O Hanlon William P O Hanlon Dr FPE Smith and Niall Walsh. Ladie’s section President Dorie Smith Captain Dolie Brady Secretary Maisie Magee Assistant Secretary Carmel McDonald Treasurer Molly Finegan Committee Cissie Blessing Philomena Coleman Margaret English Kathleen Kenny Una Smith Bridie Smyth outgoing Captain ,Kathleen Sullivan Connie McEntee Kathleen Morgan and Joan O Hanlon.
Cavan Rugby team play Navan in Navan from Shakelton Moore Foster Swanton Tolan Coffey Sweeney Harrison Nelson Markey English McSherry Kelly O Donnell Strong and McLoughlin.
Pictured at the annual dinner and dance of Cavan Guild ICA Olive Black Vice President Miss J King Mrs J Dawson Federation President Molly Finegan Federation Secretary M Smyth Secretary Nellie McIntyre Treasurer JH Faris Federation Vice President Annie Brady Guild Editor J Black ‘An Grianan’ Dorie Smith Association Vice President.
February 16th 1963 Surgeon Cullen is appointed Captain of the Irish Trout Angling team to compete in the Home International at Lough Levan Scotland. Dr H O Connell Manorhamilton is the new President replacing G Wilson also from Manorhamilton.
District Justice Philip Lavery retires as District Justice for the Cavan/Monaghan area which he served for an incredible 41 years. He qualified as a Solicitor in 1914 and was the eldest of a family all eminent in the Legal and Medical fields. He was son of well known Irish Republican Patrick Lavery Armagh and began his career as District Justice in Castlerea under the British rule before being appointed to Cavan/Monaghan at the foundation of the State. He is brother of Justice Cecil Lavery of the Supreme Court Dr Francis Lavery Professor of Ophthalmology UCD and Eye Specialist at Saint Vincent’s and The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital Dublin Rev Dom Brendan Lavery Dominican Abbey Bath and Hugh Lavery Solicitor Bath. He will be succeeded as District Justice Cavan/Monaghan by James Patrick Gilvarry.
Long debate at Cavan Urban Council as the County Manager outlines his plans to spend £130 on the development of the Town Hall Car Park with Johnny Murray reminding the Manager that he had the responsibility to spend the money where it was most urgently needed like cleaning up and converting the recently acquired Egg Market to a Car Park. M/S Murray O Rourke and Conaty voted to spend the money on the Egg Market but the Manager got his way and the Council on a majority voted to develop the Town Hall Car Park.
Ray Carolan will make his debut for Ulster against Connaught in the Railway Cup Semi Final at Countess Marckievicz Park Sligo when he will be opposed by Connaught debutant and old Saint Jarlath’s foe John Morley. Carolan will be partnered by Sean Ferriter Donegal who is also making his Railway Cup debut. The team will be captained by Jim McDonnell Cavan who will man the left half back berth. Team Thady Turbett Gabriel Kelly Leo Murphy Pat Rice Tony Morris Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Ray Carolan Sean Ferriter Sean O Neill Jody O Neill Paddy Doherty Jimmy Whan Jim McCartan and Brian Morgan.
Presentations are made to Sean and Marie Galligan and Cathal and Anne Young on the occasion of their recent marriages at the well attended and enjoyable Cavan Gaels annual dinner and social in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are Hughie L Smyth Secretary Cavan County Board Paddy Conaty Chairman Cavan Gaels GFC Jack Smallhorne Tommy Garvey Paddy McGowan Maurice Brady Treasurer T M Gilroy Vice Chairman AJ O Brien Chairman Cavan Oliver Plunkett’s Tommy Hughes Secretary Hugh McNamara County Board Rep Tommy Smith Secretary Cavan Oliver Plunkett’s and Timmy Murphy Vice Chairman.
Death of Helen McDonnell 6-8 Main Street Cavan. She was a highly respected resident and was known for her kind decent disposition and charitable retiring nature. She was wife of the famous Pat McDonnell former Chairman and member for Clann Na Poblachta on Cavan Urban Council and proprietor of McDonnell’s Bakery and shops at 6-8 Main Street and 61 Main Street beside Smyth’s. She is survived by her sons Brendan Linus Patrick and John daughters Marcella and Kitty relatives neighbours and a wide circle of friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Patrick and Felim’s Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Gaels and Cavan CYMS join forces in the promotion of Bingo in the Town Hall for a week with the final night prize being a trip to Lourdes.
Ethna Smith wins 1st place in the Dublin Health Authority Examinations scoring 1,295 marks out of a possible 1,400. Ethna was also successful in the recent examinations for Clerk Typists Cavan County Council. She was educated at Saint Clare’s National School and Cavan Technical School. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Smith Glenside Road.
Very poor demand at Cavan Fair with prices well down while stocks were large. Yearlings £25-30 2 year old £38-44 3 years old £50-60 milch cows £38-45 springers £50-65 working horses £40-45 donkies £8-12 carrying sows £27-10-0 to £32 and bonhams £9 per pair.
February 23rd 1963 Diamond Jubilee of Rev Mother Mary Columba Poor Clare Convent Cavan . Teacher and Sacristan she is popular with her colleagues and pupils alike. Native of Lavey she entered the Convent in Cavan in August 1900 and was professed a nun in February 1903 by Father Judge PP Crosserlough deputising for the Bishop of Kilmore Dr McGennis who was ill. She is sister of Mother Mary Pius Superior Holy Faith Glasnevin for over fifty years. She is a niece of the renowned Father John Boylan PP Crosserlough.
Pictured is Charlie Heaslip Carrickaboy well known cattle breeder who won the Reserve Supreme Champion at the RDS in Dublin with ‘Denn Whirlwind’. He later sold the reserve champion to Dovea Eastern Cattle Breeding Society Thurles for £450.
Mary Ellen Carroll widow 61 College Street is awarded £3,500 and costs in her action against Thomas Brady Cootehill County Cavan in the High Court in Dublin. She took the action following the death of her husband Patrick ‘Packy’ who was a passenger in the car owned by Mr Brady which crashed and collided with a lorry just outside Carrickmacross on Monday October 30th 1961 causing the death of her husband. Justice Kenny directed that Mrs Carroll be paid £1,998 and the remainder in varying amounts to her five children. Tom F O Higgins SC with Mr P Smith instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor was for Mrs Carroll PJ Kennedy and Sons Solicitors represented Mr Thomas Brady.
Rev Vincent Cunningham SCA on a short holiday with Frank Betty and Mary O Neill 10 Highfield Road. Prior to his ordination Father Vincent was a clerical officer at Cavan Railway Station.
Dr Brian Galligan Aidan Timmons and Brendan Dunne joint Treasurers Cavan CCE are pictured at the meeting to announce details of the forthcoming Ulster Fleadh Cheoil at Cootehill Technical School.
Death of Andrew Mallon 6 College Street at the residence of his niece Saint George’s Square Dundalk. He was a member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected families and was a pig dealer by trade. He was known all over the country for his integrity and good judgement and was deservedly held in the highest esteem. Despite the unsociable hours of his trade he never missed a day to visit the Cathedral and he was one of the most prominent members of the Holy Family Confraternity. Excellent tenor voice he was a member of the old Cathedral Choir under Father Willie Buchanan and was also a prominent member of Cavan Choral Society which was also directed by his good friend and Bridge Street neighbour Father Willie Buchanan. He is survived by his brothers Edward Louis and Jimmy sisters Katie and Molly nephews and nieces. There was an overflow attendance of people from all over Ireland at the funeral and removal at Cavan’s Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father PJ McManus CC officiated.
Jim McDonnell captains Ulster to victory over Connaught in the Railway Cup semi final at Countess Marckievicz Park Sligo. Ray Carolan and Sean Ferriter were excellent in the second half and ensured a strangely lethargic Ulster forward line of enough procession to win the tie. Carolan outplayed his old rival John Morley who faded after a promising start. Paddy Doherty had a complete off day with close in frees but the all Cavan half back line of Tony Morris Tom Maguire man of the match and captain supreme Jim McDonnell was the rock on which this victory was fashioned. Ulster will now play Leinster in the Railway Cup Final on Saint Patrick’s Day. Leinster ousted the favourites Munster out of the competition after footballer of the year Mick O Connell missed a penalty and Des Foley scored a last minute goal for Leinster.
Saint Patrick’s College have a great win over Saint Eunan’s Letterkenny 2-6 to 3-2 after conceding two goals in the opening five minutes of the semi final in Irvinstown thus qualifying for their third consecutive McRory Cup Final where they will play Saint Coleman’s Newry. Team A Clerkin Rory Toal Ray Dunne Raymond Carroll P Traynor Peter Pritchard Philip Fitzsimmons B Donohoe S Cullen Johnny Cusack Paddy Lyons P Keogan L Coyle Noel Brady Michael Fagan. Sub Frank McKiernan for Rory Toal.
Cavan Town Handball Tommy Sheridan lost to Ciaran Cullivan 16-21 21-18 11-21 Sean Woods beat Michael Jermyn 21-14 21-12 21-17. Next Sunday John Kennedy will play Dr Brian Galligan and Henry Smith takes on John McNiffe. In the Gael Linn Final Henry Smith beat Seamus McCormack 47-14.
The unbeatable and unbeaten TP O Callaghan Bailieboro is the winner of the Cavan Cross Country event at Ballyhaise. Eamon Tully Ballyhaise was 2nd JP Cullivan Lavey 3rd. Boy’s J Donoghue Laragh Cyril Mullin Laragh Paddy Neill Ballyhaise and John Donohoe Ballyhaise.
“New hairdressing salon at 86 Main Street opposite the Farnham Arms Hotel opening on Monday 11th March proprietor Margaret Kelly nee Kitson. Excellent attention guaranteed”.
Father Sean O Reilly and Gwen Arnold win the Open competition for the McQuillan Cup at Cavan Bridge Club. Club competition N/S Kathy Brady and Maura Cullen E/W Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan.
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Roarty 58 Bray Avenue New Jersey USA. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Frank Fitzpatrick 2 Breffni Terrace and was over 45 years in America. She is survived by her husband John five sons two daughters brother John New Jersey and Joseph ‘Bendy’ College Street.
Death of Garda William J Johnson Emyvale Belturbet and late of 23 Farnham Street at his residence Stanley Bungalows Monaghan. Joined the force in June 1921 and served in Cloyne Buttevant Kilmore county Roscommon Belturbet and Cavan town before going to Emyvale in 1956. Native of Stranoden county Monaghan, he served 18 years in Belturbet. He was a very capable polite and civil officer who carried out his duties with great integrity and decency popular with both the general public and his colleagues. He is survived by his wife Maureen two sons Mervyn Cavan and Derek Monaghan. A guard of honour of civic guards under Superintendent John Collins escorted the remains from Stranoden Church to the adjoining cemetery.
March 1st 1963 Because of the severe winter Bishop Austin Quinn announces that he is suspending the Lenten fast for all days of Lent apart from Ashe Wednesday and the days of Holy Week. He asks people to go to Mass or say the Stations of the Cross praying for the Pope’s intention and the ultimate success of the Second Vatican Council.
Death of John J Sheridan Farnham. He is survived by his wife son daughters brother sister relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Patrick’s Drumcor to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Musical Society present the musical extravaganza ‘The Pirate’s of Penzance ’by Gilbert and Sullivan in the Town Hall Cavan for eight nights. Admission 3/6 reserved 2/6 and 1/-. Booking at McGinnity’s Travel Coleman Road.
Death of Thomas ‘Tommy’ Young after a short illness at his residence ‘Dublin House’ Wesley Street at the age of 80. He was a native of Drumcrave where he was educated. Deeply involved in the affairs of Cavan GAA. He played in Cavan with Behey Benburbs and later Cavan Slashers. He won a Dublin Junior Championship with Hibernian Knights in 1907 before returning home to establish his own business in Wesley Street ‘The Dublin House’ in 1908 and he has been in business there ever since. Besides playing with Behey Benburb’s and Cavan Slasher’s, Tommy was a member and captain of the senior county team. He was deeply involved in the affairs of Cavan GAA and was one of the main movers in the quest to acquire and develop Breffni Park in 1923. He was later actively involved in the Breffni Park re development in 1952 and represented Cavan Slasher’s on the Cavan County Board for many years. In business he was known for his decency integrity and discipline not tolerating excesses of any kind. He is survived by his son Michael former Chairman of Cavan UDC Cathal Solicitor Dublin Anthony Galway daughters in law Beatty nee Sweeney and Ann. Tommy was brother of Father Joe Young PP Laurence O Toole Parish Dublin and the late Father Michael Young PP Denn. He was uncle of Father Joe Young Drumkilly Father John A Young CC Ballinamore and Rev Charles Young CC Los Angeles. Family friend Father PJ Gargan officiated at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim where there was a large and representative attendance. Cavan Gaels formed a guard of honour with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Captain’s Prize (Dermot Morgan’s) 1st Maura Maloney and Dr E McQuade 2nd Liam Bogue and Mattie Corcoran.
Very active Chamber of Commerce decide to embark in organising their first Saint Patrick’s Day Parade which will be immediately preceded by a ‘Buy Irish Week’ with each premises in the town entering a window display for the Jim Scanlon Cup.
Dog and Gun Club members and beaters meet at Andy McConnell’s Kesh Bar for fox hunt in the Araghan area.
Kathleen Brady Francis Street will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Club taking place in 23 Farnham Street next week.
March 8th 1963 Cavan Musical Society feature Paul Deegan as Frederick in the tenor lead after his hit performance in the same role at the Saint Louis Convent Rathmines. The leading soprano role of Mabel is played by Morna McMullin daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph McMullin late County Surgeon ‘Inishfall ‘Church Street Cavan. Morna was trained by Dennis Noble and Michael O Higgins and both Morna and Paul are members of the world famous Rathmines and Rathgar Musical Society. The Musical Director is Father ABC McGrath while the Producers are Phil Cullivan and Jack Binchey.
Louis Blessing Main Street is elected Vice President of the Irish Vintner’s Association. Louis is the holder of two senior All Ireland football medals won in 1933 and 1935 with his native Cavan..
Blaise Treacey will replace the late Patrick Flynn as County Cavan Home Assistance Officer. He is presently Town Clerk of Carrickmacross.
Alfred E Hughes City Hall Cashel a native of Letterkenny replaces John McGinley now in Sligo as Town Clerk Cavan Urban Council.
Work progressing slowly on the £200,000 Cavan Engineering Works at Annagelliffe after the harsh winter spell. When complete the factory will produce heavy agricultural machinery.
“Musical instruments including guitars banjos accordions tin whistles. Cash or easy payments. Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88”.
Cavan Angler’s Club 1963 Chairman Vincent Bartley Vice Chairman Tom McConville Secretary Sean Young Assistant Secretary Norman Cinnamond and Treasurer Johnny Donohoe.
Saint Patrick’s College have a complete off day as they fail miserably 2-8 to 0-2 to defend their McRory Cup in the final at wet and soggy Pearse Park Ballybay. Not only were Saint Colman’s vastly superior but Cavan were prevented from a total wipe out by the inaccuracy of the Newry attack which shot 18 wides as against 2 for Cavan. Saint Colman’s led by 1-5 to 0-1 at the interval. Johnny Cusack was the only scorer for Cavan pointing from close in frees in both halves. Amidst scenes of unbridled jubilation Father PV Mallon President of the Ulster Council presented the McRory trophy to Saint Colman’s captain Larry Powell immediately after the game.
Andy J O Brien is elected Treasurer of the Ulster Council GAA after 20 years service as a delegate for Cavan at the annual Convention in Ballinascreen county Derry. Padraig McFlynn of Down and Henry Casey of Donegal were re elected Chairman and Vice Chairman for the 3rd successive year.
Tommy Hughes is prevailed upon to take charge of the whistle in Ballyhaise’s 1-11 to 2-4 victory over Cavan Gaels on Sunday. Mike Duggan is once again the star for the homesters with uncle Larry contributing the vital goal. Best for the Gaels were Michael Jermyn Brendan Keaney Gerry Carroll. Scorers John Sheridan 1-1 Teddy O Neill 1-0 Larry Ready 0-1 PJ Carroll 0-1 and Joe Connolly 0-1.Paddy O Reilly from Church Street was sound in the Gael’s goal and Sean Brady a clerical student in Maynooth and former Stradone star was outstanding at full back for the town team.
Donie Fay continues to grab the headlines for Drumalee when the homesters hammer pointless Drumavaddy 4-9 to 0-3 in the Cavan Junior League. A presentation was made to Drumalee stalwart Paddy Smith who starred in the game on the occasion of his emigration to England on Monday. Scorers for Drumalee Donie Fay 1-4 Dessie Agnew 2-0 Seamus Reilly 1-1 Sean Brady 0-2 and Sean Woods 0-2. Drumavaddy replied per Jim Clarke. John Duggan of Ballyhaise was the referee of a sporting one side contest played in windy wet condition.
TP O Callaghan Bailieboro runs away with the Ulster senior cross country in Armagh coming home unchallenged to keep his unbeaten run intact. Tom Cullivan Larah ran a mighty race to finish second with Eamon Tully 5th leading Cavan to team victory with Derry the favourites second Antrim 3rd. The Cavan counters were TP O Callaghan 1st Tom Cullivan 2nd Eamon Tully 5th L McConnell 10th J Carr 12th and Tom Monahan 17th. The surprise of the Youth race was the performance of Cavan and Laragh’s A Smith who only took up the sport 1 month ago yet managed to finish the gruelling course in 2nd place. He is the first Laragh athlete to finish in the top three since Laragh won the event in 1959. 1st M Lynch Derry 2nd A Smith Cavan 3rd M Curran Derry. Teams Oak Leaf Derry 2nd Laragh AC Cavan and 3rd Corrigan AC Belfast. The ban on athletes competing in the AAAI competitions continues to limit the quality of athletes competing in the Ulster Championship which is run under NACAI rules.
Brian Wall MRCVSI purchases the premises of Olive O Reilly widow of the late John Joe in Town Hall Street paying £2,500 for the property which he will convert into an office. PN Smith had carriage of sale and PJ O Reilly was the Auctioneer. It is believed that Olive and her family are going to reside in Dublin.
Cavan Bridge Club N.S Fr Sean O Reilly and Dermot Morgan E/W Mr and Mrs Arnold.
Young Turlough Smith from Drumalee is presently caring for a carrier pigeon which landed in his back garden exhausted on Saturday last. The pigeon has a ring with number NUMW 25B1609 attached.
Successful Dog and Gun hunt at Araghan with two foxes killed and two seriously injured escaping!
Efforts to revive Cavan Show with PN Smith Chairman and Richard Black Secretary addressing the shareholders and interested parties in the Farnham Hotel. The show was first held in 1900 and has been run every year since that date barring last year and 1958. There is not enough money in the kitty to pay decent prizes and very few young volunteers coming forward with the energy and enthusiasm to take the venture over.
Peter ‘Pee’ Galligan well known Porter and accordion player retires from his position as Porter Saint Phelim’s Hospital after 37 years distinguished service. He was extremely well known and popular with patients visitors and fellow staff who all clubbed together to make a suitable presentation wishing Pee many years of happy retirement after a job well done.
Death of Mrs Mary R Tully 7 Tullac Mongan at the age of 34 at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. She was a member of the O Mahoney family one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected families and had been ill only for a very short time. She was wife of the very popular Paddy Tully well known Usher and Caretaker in the Magnet Cinema. She is survived by her husband Paddy sons Michael and Tony daughters Mary Bridie and Helen brothers sisters relatives and many friends and good neighbours. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Musical Society score a spectacular success with their fourth production ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ in the packed to capacity Town Hall on each of the eight nights. Paul Deegan as Frederick and Morna McMullin as Mable brought a touch of professionalism and pure class to the production which lifted the performance of the other artistes to a whole new level of magnificent singing skilful acting and imaginative production. Phil Cullivan is at his brilliant best as Major General Stanley indeed Phil’s very presence on the stage is awe inspiring as is his singing. George Maloney so fearsome in appearance and manner makes an excellent Pirate King. He is to be congratulated in the way he modified his natural tenor voice to the baritone of the role. As the Pirate King’s Lieutenant Joe Connolly fully lives up to his reputation as the find of last year’s Patience and the sky is the limit for this young talented performer. Sean Bergin’s natural sense of comedy stands him in great stead in his role as the Sergeant of Police. The part fits him like a glove and the marching singing and drill of his stalwart men is one of the highlights of the show. Maisie Magee comes out from her usual front of house role to give a sterling performance as Ruth a pirate maid calls for considerable acting and singing ability and her duet with Frederick and Mabel singing ‘Paradox’ is the outstanding highlight of a triumphal performance. General Stanley’s daughters Airmid O Hanlon Edith Sheila McGinnity Kate and Ann Dowling Isabel. Their glamorous appearance and reaction to the events unfolding on the stage knit the entire show together bringing principals and chorus together in a delightful tapestry of art and genius. Great credit is due to Phil Cullivan and Jack Binchey for their delightful interpretation and presentation in a well lit and beautifully costumed show that has given hours of pleasure and entertainment a new generation of Gilbert and Sullivan fans. Great credit is due to the back stage crew of MJ ‘Sonny’ Magee Niall Walsh and Dr FPE Smith. Father ABC McGrath must be the most satisfied man in Cavan this week after his patience expertise and hours of practice paid off to produce a show that must surely have exceeded all his own expectations and hopes. On the piano he led a small talented orchestra with Miss K Scanlon on violin and Colm Smith on the drums. The costumes were by PJ Burke Dublin in the capable hands of Maureen Hand Costume Mistress. Smyth’s Electrical supplied the lighting with the affable Tommy O Donnell in charge of the switchboard. Ladie’s Chorus Annie Brady Mary Flood Dolie Cullivan C Kitson Teresa Kitson Mary Lovett Maeve McDonald M McEvoy Josephine McGinnity D McMullin Joan O Hanlon A Smallhorne M Smyth and Margaret Sullivan. Men’s Chorus Ivan Black Hugo Cafferty Eamonn Cooke Liam Cooke Tommy Garvey Danny Kelly J Kennedy Leo McDonald Peter McGinnity Don McMullin F Mulloy R Murray Tommy Ruddy John Sharkey Paddy Smallhorne Michael ‘Darkie’ Smith and Brian Sullivan.
March 15th 1963 Domestic staff at Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn down tools when they discover that their menu is different to that served to the rest of the staff. Apparently the doctors are receiving chicken three times a week while the nurses and other staff were receiving chicken only once a week. The problem now is that the domestic staff are not receiving any more chicken and the entire 19 of them immediately walked out on discovering the discrimination. County Council staff from the Courthouse were drafted in to peel spuds and generally clean and serve the meals to the patients. A compromise was reached over night and the typists and clerks returned to their duties in the Courthouse while the domestic staff returned to Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn where they will work and eat chicken again at least once a week..
Bombshell as it is announced that Cavan Drama Festival not to take place this year as there is trouble in appointing a suitable adjudicator and other logistic problems. Despite a last minute intervention by Ray McNally the committee decided to postpone the event until March 1964.
Cavan County Council announce that they need £3/4 million to bring the hospital services in the County up to national acceptable standards. Saint Felim’s Hospital requires expenditure on the building of £ ½ million while it is estimated that the proposed new Surgical Unit adjoining Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn will cost over £ ¼ million.
W Burrowes Dublin and T Crowley Belfast are the winners of the prestigious open competition for the Cullen Cup at County Cavan Bridge Club. J Sheerin and George Curran Clones were runners up. Dermot Morgan Captain and Surgeon Bertie and Maura Cullen are pictured presenting the trophy to the winners in the Farnham Hotel.
Mike Duggan from Ballyhaise continues to press for a position on the Cavan senior panel after another outstanding display in Ballyhaise’s exciting draw 2-5 to 1-8 against near neighbours Butlersbridge. Scorers for the Bridge Con Smith 0-5 frees John Sheanon 1-0 Ken Browne 0-2 Kevin Smith 0-1 while Ballyhaise replied through man of the match Mike Duggan 0-3 B Spring 0-2 frees Ted Duggan 1-0 and J Donohoe 1-0. Referee in Butlersbridge was the impeccable John Johnston Cavan.
Drumavaddy gain their first points in the Junior League with a well merited win against visitors Cavan Gaels 1-8 to 1-6 in a thrilling sporting encounter played in desperate weather conditions on a very greasy surface. The only jarring note was the non appearance of the appointed referee and the hour long delay in appointing Tommy Hughes to take charge without a whistle for over 40 minutes of this fine sporting encounter with both teams giving of their best. Best for the Gaels were Donal Crowe Gerry Carroll and Dick Mulcahy in defence. At midfield the sturdy George Crowe was outstanding. In the forward line John Sullivan Jackie Sheridan Tommy Smith and PJ Carroll were in form despite the sleet and rain falling throughout. Scorers for the Gael’s were John Sullivan 1-0 Tommy Smith 0-4 frees PJ Carroll and Jackie Sheridan 0-1 each.
Pictured is Harry O Dowd the Sligo and Cavan Gaels player who is now lining out for Shercock in the Junior League.
Sean McCormack is voted ‘boxer of the tournament’ at the Ritz Killeshandra after his incredible comeback in his bout against the experienced Hugh Cosgrove from Cootehill when he fought back in the last round to shade the decision with the capacity crowd on their feet with excitement. Sean was later presented with a pair of boxing boots sponsored by Toggy Connolly Cavan.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce announce that their first ever Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will march anti clockwise from the Courthouse up College Street down Connolly Street Main Street Church Street and back by the Cathedral to the Courthouse. A colour party from the local FCA will lead the parade followed by marching units led by the Drumcrow War Pipers. There are over forty floats entered in the parade and Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhain will stage dancing exhibitions at strategic points along the route.
Among the distinguished guests at the close of the musical extravaganza ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ in Cavan Town Hall were the Bishop of Kilmore Most Rev Dr Austin Quinn and the Bishop of Meath Most Rev Dr Kyne. Seamus Fox the outstanding MC for Cavan Musical Society returned thanks to all who contributed in any way to the outstanding success of the eight days of musical excellence.
March 23rd 1963 Pat Hand of Owen Roe Cavan fails in his appeal at Cavan Circuit Court in his damages case against JJ Smith Contractor when Judge R McLoughlin apportions full blame to Pat for not removing his foot when working with a chisel to knock three to four steps at Farnham Estate on the 10th October 1961 as a result of which he incurred serious injuries to his foot.
Pictured is Benny Cafferty receiving the TJ Connolly trophy from the donor after he beat Kieran Cullivan in the snooker final at Cavan CYMS.
Dr PD Maloney Gerry Hunt Gwyen Arnold and Dr E McQuade pictured after Cavan beat Kells in the Regional Finals at Virginia and will represent the region in the All Ireland finals.
Death of Brigid Brady Castletara. Survived by her sons daughters relatives and wide circle of friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Bridget O Reilly College Street at Lisdarn Hospital. She was an extremely decent woman and well known throughout the area for her Christian virtue and acts of charity and hospitality. Predeceased by her husband Richard some years ago she is survived by her son Tommy formerly engineer in McCarren’s and Monery daughter in law and grandchildren. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Ballinagh cemetery.
Death of Katie O Reilly relict of Peter 21 Connolly Street Cavan. She was extremely popular and well known being a member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected families. Survived by her daughters Dolly and Maggie brothers sister relations neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade goes ahead despite the downpour in very wet and poor conditions. It was decided before the start to exclude the children dressed in light blouses and shirts. Large crowds gathered along the way waving national flags and emblems. Dancing exhibition moved indoors to Cavan Town Hall and the De La Salle School where the competitions took place. ‘Johnny Brady’s’ in the centre of Cavan won the ‘Buy Irish Window Display’ and were presented with the Jim Scanlon Cup by the donor Jim Scanlon Jewellers and Watchmakers Town Hall Street. The parade was led by the FCA and the Drumcrow War Pipers followed by the Irish American Society Boy Scout’s Accordion Band Mullahoran Flagelot Band Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan and the children of Saint Joseph’s Industrial School Poor Clare Convent. There were over forty floats but far too many cars lorries and farming machinery which took ages to pass in the wet and wintry conditions. Winners of the Dancing Competitions included Fitzpatrick School Cavan and Clones Power School of Dancing and Saint Joseph’s School Cavan. The adult section was dominated by Cumann Rinnce an Cabhan Oldcastle Dancers and Saint Mary’s Troop all the way from Castlefinn county Donegal. There was 51 entries in the Window Display competition and the overall winners was ‘Johnny Brady’s’. ‘General and Public Houses George Fegan’s 2nd F Morris Main Street. Chemist and Hairdressers Maura Baxter Bridge Street 2nd Connolly’s Chemists. Radio and Electrical 1st JW Morris Main Street 2nd WE Berney Connolly Street. Confectionary Sweets and Stationers 1st Tommy Reilly ‘The Regal’ 2nd Betty and Maggie Hickey. Drapery and Shoes 1st Johnny Brady’s 2nd Toggy Connolly. Jewellers and Fancy Goods Jim Scanlon Town Hall Street 2nd AH Smith Main Street. Butcher’s Mick Crosby Bridge Street.
Cavan Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann 1963 Chairman Aidan Timmons NT Vice Chairman Sean Lee Kilconny Belturbet Treasurer B Brady Coras Point Secretary Rosaleen Butler Cavan Post Office Honary Auditors Dr Brian Galligan and Louis Blessing.
Ulster with a much changed team and captained by Jim McDonnell Cavan win their 7th Railway Cup title when they defeated Leinster 2-8 to 1-9 before an attendance of 19,000 at Croke Park. Ulster led by 2-4 to 0-5 at the interval. The hurling final between Leinster and Munster finished in a draw and will be replayed on Easter Sunday. The holders Leinster finished strongly but Ulster just held out to edge them out by 1 point at the close. Des Foley who played in both games was tightly held by Tom Maguire and made very little impact on the game. His brother Lar played in the hurling draw 5-5 each and came on as a second half substitute for Leinster. Ray Carolan teamed up with Sean Ferriter of Donegal was adequate but not spectacular and was replaced before the end. His immediate opponents M Carlin Kildare and M Carley Westmeath were also replaced . PT Tracey the first Fermanagh man ever to represent Ulster was the star of the show scoring 1-4 and generally being in the ‘thick of things’ on the edge of the square. Sean O Neill was outstanding setting up every Ulster scoring chance while Jimmy Whan and Paddy Doherty were also very prominent on a pitch badly cut up be the exertions of the hurlers with constant rain making the handling very difficult. Scorers for Ulster PT Tracey 1-4 Paddy Doherty 1-2 Sean O Neill 0-1 Frank McFeeley 0-1 and Jimmy Whan 0-1. Ulster Tadhey Turbett Tyrone Gabriel Kelly Cavan Leo Murphy Down Pat Rice Down PJ Flood Donegal Tom Maguire Cavan Jim McDonnell Cavan Sean Ferriter Donegal Ray Carolan Cavan Sean O Neill Down Frank McFeeley Donegal Paddy Doherty Down Jimmy Whan Armagh PT Tracey Fermanagh and Brian Morgan Down.
Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn presides at
the Solemn High Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan on Saint
Patrick’s Day at 11:30 with Father John Maguire the celebrant. Sean O Reilly
Dean Saint Patrick’s College deacon Father PJ McManus sub deacon and Father PJ
Gargan MC. Bishop Quinn celebrated the 8 am Mass Father John Maguire the
Inspector of Schools the children’s 10 Mass. On Monday 18th Father PJ McManus
celebrated the 7:30 pm Mass as gaeilge.
Cavan Dog and Gun club kill 6 foxes and seriously injure 3 more on their
successful fox hunt at Farnham Estate!
Dr Roy Hayes will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society’s meeting at 23 Farnham Street on Monday next 25th March at 8:30 pm.
March 30th 1963 Thirty mile speed limit to come into operation for all Urban areas in county Cavan including Cootehill Belturbet Kingscourt Shercock Swanlinbar Killeshandra Arva Ballinagh Kilnaleck Ballyjamesduff Virginia Ballyhaise Redhills Butlersbridge Mountnuggent Bawnboy Tullyvin Blacklion and Dowra. Fines for over speeding in these areas are up to £20 for first offence up to £50 second offence and up to twelve months in jail for a third or subsequent offence.
Cavan and Down play out an exciting draw 1-7 each in a downpour at Carrickmacross in the semi final of the Wembley tournament. The tackling was rigorous and hard hitting played in a most sporting manner by two fast fit teams intent on playing good football despite the atrocious weather conditions and treacherous underfoot sod. Down led by 0-4 to 0-3 at the interval. Scorers for Cavan Phil ‘Lightening’ Murray Jim McDonnell 0-2 Charlie Gallagher 0-2 Hugh Barney O Donohoe 0-1 Seamus McMahon 0-1 and Jimmy Stafford 0-1.Down scorers James McCartan 1-1 Paddy Doherty 0-2 and Tony Hadden Brian Johnston and Sean O Neill 0-1 each. Jim McDonnell was on the 40 pitted against the rugged but sporting Dan McCartan who although well improved had to play second fiddle to Cavan’s most influential player.
The Doonaree Ceilidhe Band will broadcast from Radio Eireann to night Saturday. All communications to Andy Smith Creamery Manager Lavey Strand.
Patrick Gaffney BE purchases the Erne Cinema Belturbet for£2,050. PJ O Reilly was the auctioneer along with Finegan Menton 14-15 Lower O Connell Street Dublin while M/S Ophen and Company Stephen’s Green were the Solicitors having carriage of sale.
George V Maloney and his wife Maura purchase ‘Saint Aiden’s’ Drumelis on 36 acres of land formerly the residence of Senator Paddy Baxter for a sum of £3,600.
Maurice O Neill’s bungalow at Drumalee fetches £2,675 sold to Tom Fitzpatrick in trust. Con P Smith was the auctioneer and Sean Kelly had carriage.
Cavan Bridge N/S Liam Bogue and Mattie Corcoran E/W Tom Hickey and Surgeon Cullen.
The Mother Abbess of the Poor Clare Convent returns thanks to the Social Committee in Provider’s who donated the profits of their recent record breaking dance in the Town Hall to the convent fund.
The Denland Consort with conductor Brian Boydell will give a recital in the Loreto Concert Hall sponsored by the ICA Guild Cavan.
Cavan Gaels formalise their bid to Cavan Show Society for the purchase of the Show Grounds in a letter from TP O Reilly Solicitor Ballyconnell read to the shareholders at the extraordinary meeting called by Chairman PN Smith and Secretary Richard Black. The proposal which includes a provision to allow the Society to hold their annual show as normal was well received and a further meeting of all interested parties was called.
April 8th 1963 Paddy Smith Minister for Agriculture on behalf of the Irish people presents a 20 year old Aberdeen Aengus Bull to the Holy Father Pope John XXIII to join the pontiff’s prize herd at his summer residence Castlegondolfo. The bull ‘Duke of Liss’ was formerly owned by Bartley McEnroe Liss House Oldcastle county Meath and won 1st Prize and Leinster Gold Medal at the recent show in the RDS. The bull was born in January 1942.
Cavan UDC after a marathon session strike a record high rate of 46/3 in the £ which includes provision for the painting of the Town Hall, development of Car Parks at Town Hall and Cavan Egg Market. Tom Fitzpatrick presided and the new rate was proposed by Joe McGovern and seconded by Paddy Conaty.
Matt Rudden running in the Saint Augustine Dublin colours comes home a creditable 2nd place in the All Ireland Cross Country at Naas Racecourse. Matt did not cover the mid race break if the winner Sean O Sullivan 44 minutes and 26 seconds from Cork but after a great battle with the holder Willie Webb Limerick in which second place was in dispute all afternoon the gallant Laragh man edged out the defending champion in the last quarter of a mile to finish second in 45 minutes and 29 seconds for the tough 8 mile course. The veteran 44 year old Willie Morris of Galway was 4th in a time of 46 minutes and 10 seconds. In the last three years Matt Rudden has been 2nd 3rd and 2nd again in the National Championships but his only regret is that he didn’t really give himself a chance to win the 1963 Championship by not covering the break of Sean O Sullivan rather hoping that the teak tough Cork man would be reeled in later in the race. Teams 1st Cork 54 points 2nd Limerick 92 and 3rd Clare 102. Eamon Tully from Maudabawn and member of Laragh NACAI Club ran as an independent entry in the All Ireland Cross Country Championships in Naas where there was 139 entries with Eamon finishing in a creditable 63rd place.
Laragh Athletic Club 1963 President Father JM Byrne Chairman Eamonn Tully Vice Chairman Jim Cochrane Secretary Vincent Rudden Assistant Secretary Jim Brady Treasurer Paddy McDermott. Committee Matt Rudden PP Reilly Jin Cochrane Tom Cullivan M Smith and Owen Reilly outgoing Chairman who thanked all who helped the Club in the last year particularly the Anglo Celt Stradone GFC for the training facilities at their ground and changing facilities in their well appointed Hall. The club paid tribute to Laragh native Francis McDermott who mad his debut at international level at the recent cross country in San Sebastian Spain.
Death of the very popular Mary Elizabeth Finlay Bridge Street at the age of 77. She was very closely associated with many of the Cathedral Sodalities and was well known for her Christian piety faith and charity particularly to those less fortunate in the community. She was widow of the late John Finlay Pig Dealer who died some years ago. She is survived by her three sons Paddy Oliver and Freddie four daughters Mollie Dillon Nellie Harding Nancy Nolan and Bernadette Carroll. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with Father PJ McManus presiding with burial later in Cullies.
Presentation to Michael Tierney BE Assistant County Engineer. He was in Cavan ten years and his many friends in the town and colleagues at Cavan Golf Club made him a presentation before his departure for Longford on promotion.
Sean McCormack Manager of the Hardware Department in Provider’s purchases the ‘Commercial’ Bar in Bridge Street from Pat’ Stick’ Donohoe for £2,500. The Solicitor having carriage of sale was GV Maloney with PJ O Reilly Auctioneer.
Automatic ‘halting’ and flagging of buses to come to an end as CIE erect bus signs in Farham Street (2) and Dublin Road. Passengers must board and alight from the buses at these points.
Death of Margaret Boylan Drumelis at a young age. She is survived by her husband and young family. She was well known in the area and was highly respected and regarded. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Ballynarry cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Rev Sean O Reilly and Dermot Morgan E./W Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan.
Death of Bernard McDonald Dental Surgeon in Ohio USA. He was brother of Austin McDonald Church Street and Mrs A Carolan Oldcastle county Meath. He was in America over 50 years and was a veteran of World War 1. He is survived in Ohio by his wife and four daughters.
Cavan Dog and Gun Club continue with their hunting of foxes this time in the Arahan area where they report “1 fox killed and four seriously wounded”. The club meet at the Bus Office for transport to Shantemon mountain next Sunday for another fox hunt.
Rainfall for March amounted to 4.67 inches of rain the heaviest since March 1947 on 23 rainy days. There was only 3.04 inches in 1962 on 20 rainy days.
Death of the very popular Rose Ann Lee Behey. A lady of great Christian virtue. She was extremely well known and popular throughout the area. She was known for her piety and hospitality particularly to those in society less well off. She is survived by her family. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
April 15th 1963 Congratulations to JS ‘Stan’ and Elizabeth Mullery who celebrate the Golden Jubilee of their marriage with a dinner and celebration at the residence of her daughter Winnie Conlon Coleman Road surrounded by their children grandchildren and one great grandchild. They were married on the 6th April 1913 in Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge with Rev Charles Magee Adm Cavan officiating. They have seven children 4 boys and three girls eighteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Gerry M Lovett Headmaster Cavan Technical School is elected President of the Vocational Teacher’s Association at their AGM. Native of Cork he is resident at Cathedral Road Cavan and has been on the executive of the national association for many years.
After a long period out of circulation since December due to newspaper strike in the USA the famed ‘New York Times’ reappears this time containing a massive 702 pages weighing 70 lbs. It took 5,000 tons of newsprint and 900 gallons of ink to print this edition.
“McCaul’s for your Easter outfit. Hats handbags gloves blouses and knitwear. Ina McCaul Cavan 81”
In a tough bruising battle where Jim McDonnell and Charlie Gallagher came in for ‘special attention’ ,Meath beat Cavan in the National Football League at Drogheda 2-4 to 0-7 to qualify for a semi final tilt against Kerry in Croke Park. Cavan County Board thus missed out on a minimum £1,500 windfall from the proceeds of the closing stages of the NFL. Cavan led Meath a merry dance in the first half leading at half time by 0-6 to 0-2 but instructions to the Meath players to apply rugged if somewhat dangerous tactics resulted in Meath beating a much better footballing side in an encounter that bordered on sheer thuggery. Jim McDonnell received several heavy knocks to his face and head with Charlie Gallagher also bearing the brunt of the Meath savagery. Conditions were damp and windy with Meath making the best of the elements in the second half and containing Cavan to just one point. Scorers for Cavan Jim McDonnell again on the 40 for Cavan 0-3 Charlie Gallagher 0-2 Seamus McMahon and Hugh Barney Donohoe 0-1.
Cavan receive a huge boost with the news that star college footballer Jimmy O Donnell who has played all his senior football with Leitrim is to play with the county of his birth Cavan. He is presently domiciled in Athenry where he is working in the Bank but will tog out for Cavan against Dublin next Sunday in the first Corn Na Casca final in aid of the Dublin Primary Schools. The game will be followed by the replay of the Railway Cup Hurling Final between Leinster and Munster.
Cully ‘s amusements are back in town on their annual visit for Cavan Gael’s. £500 in prizes at nightly draws. Ladie’s night Thursday 18th April while the Housewives’ have their night out on Friday the 19th April. Dodgems swings roulette pongo and delph.
Holy Week ceremonies start in the Cathedral on Holy Thursday at 10 o clock when the Bishop celebrates Solemn High Mass and blesses the holy oils for use in the coming year. At 6 pm the Mass of the Last Supper is celebrated with the Cathedral staying open until 12 o clock midnight for adoration at the Altar of Repose. On Good Friday the reading of the Passion veneration of the cross and distribution of Holy Communion is at 3 pm while the Easter Vigil will commence at 10:45 pm on Saturday night.
Cavan Bridge N/
N/S Surgeon Cullen and Patrick Coghlan E/W Maureen McDonald and Joan O Hanlon.
New cabbage plants at six shillings a bundle or 100 for ten shillings in great demand at Cavan Market Square.
Due to scarcity of hay caused by the present adverse weather conditions demand was poor for a big supply of cattle horses and pigs at Cavan Fair. Good demand for horses but bonhams much slower than last fair. Yearlings £32-38 two year olds £45-54 three year olds £55-65 springers £50-60 milch cows £37-10-0- £45 mincers £30-35 shorthorn bull calves £12-18 working horses £40-50 colts and fillies £40-00 to £52-10-0 bonhams £9-11 carrying sows £27-10-0 to £32.
April 22nd 1963 Because of the recent removal of generous Government subsidy, Tom McCarren warns of lay offs and downturn in trade pointing out that they are slaughtering 500 less pigs at their factory than this time last year.
Patrick Cosgrove Clothes Dealer 4 Lake View brings a case against Tommy Conaty for the recovery of £10 in respect of a jaunting car supplied to him while Conaty counter claims £13-13-0 in respect of a radio purchased by his daughter Mary Anne Cosgrove who turned out to be a minor and therefore not acceptable to the Hire Purchase company. A straight forward case had to be adjourned to give the Justice time to read the relevant documents in the Hire Purchase Agreement.
Matt Fay President Roger Casement Cumainn Cavan is pictured laying the wreath at the Republican commemoration on Easter Sunday at the grave of volunteer Sean McIntyre at Drumalee cemetery Belturbet..
Death of JH Neary Postmaster Kells 1930-1950 at the age of 78. Eldest son of Mr and Mrs Peter Neary Butcher’s Town Hall Street, he joined the Post Office in 1901. He was appointed Post Master Athenry in 1912. He was extremely well known and very popular in Kells where he was deeply involved in the development of Headfort Golf Club serving as Secretary from 1950 until his retirement due to ill health in 1962. He is survived by his wife Sheila sons Dr Peter Neary Drogheda daughter Eileen Neary BA Lurgan county Armagh brother Michael Bailieborough and sister RA Neary Dover England. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Columcille’s Church with the celebrant being Father S Garland CC Kells assisted by Rev Father K Swan CC Carnaross and Rev P Healey CC Killbeg. Burial took place in the New cemetery Dublin Road Kells..
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the Solemn High Mass and blessing of the oils on Holy Thursday morning with Father Joe Dolan Adm celebrant of the evening Mass of the Last Supper deacon Sean O Reilly Dean Saint Patrick’s College Sub deacon Father Pat Brady and the Master of Ceremonies was Father Colm Hurley. Father Bob McCabe was the celebrant on Good Friday with Father Sean O Reilly again deacon Benny Maguire sub deacon and Father Terence McManus MC. The Passion was read by Fathers AB McGrath Turlough O Reilly and Father Felim McGovern with Father Paddy Gargan MC. Bishop Quinn presided. The Easter Vigil was celebrated by the Bishop Austin Quinn Father Turlough O Reilly deacon and Father Augustine Leydon sub deacon. The lessons were read by Rev Brother Timothy John P Smith Sean Bergin and Joe Connolly. The commentator for the blessing of the oils lighting of the Paschal fire etc was Father Joe Dolan while Father PJ McManus was commentator for all the rest of the Easter ceremonies. The sacred music was rendered by the Cathedral Choir with Father ABC McGrath conducting and playing the organ. On Easter Sunday the 8 am Mass was celebrated by Father Paddy Mallon the 10 clock children’s Mass by Father John Maguire the Diocesan Examiner and the 11:30 by Father PJ McManus cc.
Cavan relinquish their Ulster Junior title when beaten by Antrim 3-2 to 1-2 in a well contested first round encounter played in atrocious weather conditions in Kingscourt. Donal O Grady and Peter Pritchard won the midfield battle but the large supply of the ball was mostly wasted by an off form attack. Antrim led by 2-2 to 1-1 at half time. Scorers for Cavan were Dessie Brady 1-0 Frankie Kennedy and Harry Mulvaney free 0-1 each. Team Paddy Lyons Conor Maguire Mike Duggan F McNally Philip McMenamin Pat Clarke Paddy Smith D O Grady Peter Pritchard John Joe O Reilly Harry Mulvaney Frankie Kennedy Sean Masterson Dessie Brady and Philip ‘Lightening’ Murray. Sub S Cahill for Sean Masterson.
Cavan are the first holders of the Corn Na Casca trophy when they defeat Dublin 1-9 to 0-11 in a thrilling entertaining encounter at Croke Park Dublin played in wet conditions prior to the Railway Cup Hurling final replay between Leinster and Munster.
Handball at Cavan. Senior Doubles Kieran Cullivan and Michael Leddy V Greg and Tommy Sheridan S Kelly and Dominick Johnston V Hugh Gough and Seamus McCormack John McNiffe and Seamus Fay V John Mulvey and Michael Walsh Sean Woods and Michael Jermyn V Sean Reilly and Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll. Junior Doubles Mickey Gallimore and Robbie Woods V M Mullally and Joey Coyle Dessie Gilchreest and Charlie Coyle V Sean Gaffney and Michael Walsh Raymond Greene and Paddy Murray V Martin Jermyn and Philip Fitzsimmons Sean Maguire and Seamus Fitzsimmons V Frank Brady and Peter Galligan Danny O Hanlon and Michael Kavanagh V Jim Mooney and J Quinn.
Pictured is the all conquering Seamus Fay Drumconnick 3 times All Ireland and twice Ulster Champion lilter competing at the Ulster Fleadh Cheoil in Cootehill in which he retained his Ulster title. Over 10,000 attended the Fleadh which was opened by Dr Brian Galligan Vice President National executive of CCE. There followed an Industrial Parade around the streets of Cootehill in a downpour of rain which failed to dampen the spirits. Ceilidhe Bands McPeake Family Belfast. George Wilson was the winner of the open fiddle with Paddy McEntee second to add to his first in senior fiddle. Concert flute Oliver O Reilly Kilnaleck who was second in the tin whistle. Brass Bands Saint Patrick’s Bunnoe Cavan. Senior Ballads Seamus Fay Cavan who also won the senior lilting. Novice Marching Bands De La Salle Cavan.
“Prams and Suncars by Hunter and Pedigree. Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88.”
Northern Bar Bridge Street property of Maisie Maguire is sold to Sean Fitzpatrick Drumacon Belturbet for £1,850. Murphy Quinn were the auctioneers while LCP Smith had carriage of sale.
Sister Patricia Kelly a doctor with the Lourdes Missionaries Drogheda is spending a holiday with her brother Sean Solicitor Oldtown before travelling to Tanganyka in East Africa.
“Donohoe’s Garage main NSU dealers for county Cavan. Prinz MK48 HP only £529. We can supply Opel Rekord Kadett cars and vans. Donohoe’s Garage Dublin Road Cavan phone 191.
Cavan and Down will meet in the semi final of the McKenna Cup and it has been decided that the winners will play Kerry in the Wembley Final on the June holiday weekend in London.
Drumalee on top at Drumavaddy in a very sporting and exciting game winning by 2-9 to 2-2 after leading at half time by 1-6 to 1-1. Scorers Sean Woods 1-1 Donie Fay 0-8 and Michael Smith 1-0. Drumavaddy replied with Gaffney 1-1 and Sean Brady 1-1. Tommy Duke Stradone was in charge of the whistle.
Butlersbridge defeat Cavan Gael's 2-9 to 2-5 at Myle’s Meadow Butlersbridge. The Bridge adopted much better with underfoot conditions treacherous and played throughout in a downpour. Con Smith was man of the match with great support from Ray Dunne Terry Smith Ken Browne and Eamonn Reilly. Cavan Gael's were best served by the in form George Crowe Pat McKiernan and John Sullivan. Referee Paddy Brady Belturbet.
John Kelly beats Stephen Kelly to win the Cavan Town Senior Handball title at Glenside Road.
Mrs Josie McNamara finds an 1852 Queen Victoria shilling in the back yard of her home in Abbey Street.
Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne present Captain K Danaher lecturing on ‘Irish Farmhouses’ in the Courthouse using slides to illustrate his lecture.
Mr and Mrs C Carthy win the Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club.
Sister Mercy Matron Saint Phelim’s Hospital returns thanks to the Lurganure Players for their production ‘Sunset Valley’ Plush Dramatic Society ‘Too Young to Marry’ and Lurgan Players ‘Mulligan’s Millions’
Jackson’s Garage will cease parking buses outside the Imperial Hotel and their operation is now based in Farnham Street opposite the De La Salle School. Pick ups in College Street and at 19 Coleman Road for departures only.
Packed houses every night in Saint Joseph’s Hall for the recently revived ‘Frolics Anew’. The show stars Tony Farrell Ballyjamesduff’s Paddy Crosby in the ‘School around the corner’. Frances Lynch Ethna Fay Collette Lynch Jim Reilly and Andy Brady are the outstanding stars of a great show which premieres ‘Lough Sheelin’ written by John McBreen and Peggy Cusack and sung by the delightful Marie Brady. Paddy Cusack is the Producer while the Musical Director is John McBreen. The lighting is by Strand Electric Dublin and Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88.
April 29th 1963 Outcry from business associations as Minister of Finance Dr Ryan introduces VAT starting at 6d in £1 ie 2 ½% .The returns will be made by the retailers and several meetings are being arranged by the Revenue to instruct local traders in the proper manner of making returns at the end of each two month period of trading.
Peadair Lennon from Cootehill is elected President of the Student’s Union Representative body at UCD defeating Gordon Collier from Tuam by 142 votes in a total poll of 2,780 students.
John Farrelly Factory worker McCarren’s brings a successful action against McCarren and Company for negligence as he is injured while using a sledge hammer and jumper on concrete floors at the factory in January 1962. Cavan Circuit Court awarded John £1,250 in an agreed settlement. John Blayney instructed by AM Smith was for the applicant while M/S Hickey and O Reilly represented McCarren’s.
Cavan defeat a depleted Monaghan side missing their star man Benny Mone who emigrated to America at the weekend by 3-9 to 1-8 in the 1st round of the Dr McKenna Cup in bottomless conditions at Pearse Park Ballybay which cut up badly in the closing stages after heavy overnight rain. Scorers for Cavan Ray Carolan 1-2 John Brady 1-1 Charlie Gallagher 1-2 Seamus McMahon 0-2 and Hugh Barney O Donoghue Tommy Galligan 0-1 each and PJ Duffy Monaghan own goal. Cavan led at half time 3-5 to Monaghan’s 0-5 and were simply much too powerful for the homesters.
Michael Breslin Senior beats his son Mickey in the Father Gargan Billiard’s Cup Final at Cavan’s CYMS. Father Gargan presented the trophy after a most exciting final.
Henry Smith Chairman of Cavan Town Handball Club presents the medals at the conclusion of the senior final where John Kennedy defeated Stephen Kelly in an epic senior single’s final.
May 4th 1963 Anglo Celt is printed away from home by the Athlone Printing Press as their much heralded Rothschild Rotary Press fails as they are going to press.
President Kennedy’s advance party is in Dublin to make arrangements for the forthcoming visit of the new President to Ireland in June. An invitation to the President from Harold Macmillan British Prime Minister to visit Northern Ireland to open the ‘Giant’s Causeway’ was refused by the White House as the President has a full schedule. He will not have time to meet with Pope John XXIII on this trip despite holding talks with the Italian Prime Minister in Milan.
Death of the very popular Nora Baxter ‘Saint Aidan’s’ Drumelis at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. She was wife of the late Senator Paddy Baxter former member and Cathaoirleacch of the Seanad. Her maiden name was Nora O Sullivan from county Clare and she was an officer in the Department of Local Government. An accomplished linguist she was fluent in several Continental languages and acted as a translator for visiting diplomats and heads of state from Germany and France. She was a lady of simple tastes and her humility and generosity were characteristics she displayed in plenty. She was deeply involved in many of the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Sodalities. She is survived by her son Colm in Galway daughters Monica O Reilly Island Virginia Una in Manchester Maura MPSI Cavan Ursula Baxter Dublin sons in law daughter in law relatives and many friends. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan which was packed to capacity with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Sudden death of Michael McDermott while attending the evening Mass on the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. He took ill during the Mass and was carried to the Porch where he received the Last Rites from Father PJ Gargan CC. Despite strenuous efforts to revive him he died and was later removed to the Morgue at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital. Factory worker in McCarren’s Michael was only 55 years of age and is survived by his wife and young family.
Drumalee are just edged out by Ballyhaise 2-4 to 2-3 at the Flagon Meadow Ballyhaise where Mick Duggan at centre half was again man of the match. Michael Leddy and Tommy Flynn after a bright start faded in the appalling heavy conditions. Mike Duggan was ably assisted by his uncle Ted Duggan Bob Spring and Hughie Newman. Drumalee fielded without the in form Paddy Lyons. Tommy Molloy Sean Smith and Billy Daly were best in defence while Frankie Walsh and Michael Smith were the pick of the forwards. Scorers were Sean Woods 2 goals Michael Smith Michael Rafferty and Donie Fay 0-1 each. Scorers for Ballyhaise Mike Duggan 1-0 Carl Gilsenan 1-1 B Spring 0-2 and Ted Duggan 0-1. John Johnston Cavan was the referee.
Saint Mel’s Longford win their 2nd successive and 3rd in all Hogan Cup when they beat debutants Saint Brendan’s Killarney 1-6 to 2-2 in the Final in Croke Park. Barry O Reilly the Mullahoran county minor starred for the winners.
Very large congregation at the Saint Joseph’s The Worker 7:30 Mass celebrated by Father AB McGrath in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan.
May 11th 1963 Anglo Celt’s Rotary Press is still out of order as the Athlone Printing Works again comes to their aid.
Royal School PPU President Surgeon George Fegan Secretary Miss O Simons Treasurer Jimmy Dawson. Committee Peace Adams Mrs Cyril Anderson Mrs J Dawson Myrtle Henderson Mrs Sadie Kennedy Shirley Sheriff Ivan Black D Montgomery Cyril Anderson S Burrows Mervyn Johnston Willie Lowry Douglas Anderson Derek Morris and Alan Pollock.
“Refrigerators and Cleaners by Electrolux Smyth’s 60 Main Street Phone 88”
‘Mulvaney’s Park View’ property of JC Mulvaney for sale on Tuesday 21st May at 3 pm in the Farham Hotel Cavan. The Auctioneer is Con P Smith while Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor has carriage of sale.
The outstanding Tadhg McCarthy stars for Lacken while the veteran Phil Brady now a well known referee and official togs out for Cormore.
Drumavaddy cause the upset of the year when they account for the homesters Butlersbridge 4-4 to 1-8 in bottomless conditions at Myles’ Meadows to which Drumavaddy appeared to adopt to much better. The visitors led by 2-2 to 0-4 at the interval. Gerry Healy although beaten four times was outstanding for the Bridge and saved a certain rout. Brian Myles Terry Smith and Mickey O Reilly were the pick of a shaky defence while Tom Smith at midfield and Tom and John Sheridan in attack were the outstanding performers for a poor Bridge team.
Golf Fourball Tommy Aylmer and Paddy Fleming 4 up 2nd Hubert Duffy Royal Dublin and S Lawlor Saint Anne’s 2 up.
John J ‘Jack’ Clarke retires from his position as Postmaster Mullingar after 49 years distinguished service to the Post Office Service which he joined in Enniskillen in 1914 and came to Cavan in 1916 where he was closely associated with Cavan Slashers winning 7 county championship medals captaining them to 6 titles. He was Secretary of Cavan Slashers for almost twenty years and served as Secretary Cavan County Board GAA from 1927 to 1937 when HL Smith was appointed after Jack’s transfer in the Post Office Service. He was a member of a famous Teemore Republican family who did much to establish the GAA in Ulster. Six of the family played Senior inter county football with Fermanagh. He was a prominent member of the Cavan senior inter county team and played in the 1928 All Ireland Final when Cavan were defeated by Kildare 2-6 to 2-5 on the first occasion on which the Sam Maguire was presented to the winners. He was Secretary when Cavan made the break through in 1933 and again in 1935 when they defeated Kildare. He toured America with the Cavan team in 1934. He served in Enniskillen Cavan Tralee Wexford and was Postmaster in Carrick on Shannon and later Mullingar. He was national President of the Postmaster’s Association.
Over 400 school children take part in the school’s plainsong choral festival in Cavan. The event kicked off with Solemn High Mass celebrated in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan by Father Turlough O Reilly with Fathers Paddy Brady Castletara deacon and Felim McGovern sub deacon. Master of ceremonies was Father PA Fay Redhills. The Mass was sung by the children’s choirs and the Proper by the choirs of the secondary schools in the parish. The examiners at the competitions held in the De La Salle and Poor Clare convent were Father Austin Eustace BSc Dungannon. The musical director was Father ABC McGrath while Mary McGoldrick was the secretary and area organiser for the event. Certificates of merit were presented to the winning choirs. Pictured are the school choirs from Kilmore Ballyhaise Poor Clare Convent Ballintemple and the Loreto Senior choir.
The very popular Katie Brady aunt of Connie McEntee retires from Cavan County Council after a distinguished career over 48 years. She was known as an efficient courteous clerical officer and was well known throughout the county enjoying the confidence and respect of the elected officers fellow staff and general public. There was a capacity crowd at the social and presentation to mark her retirement in the Farnham Hotel where Michael J Smith Secretary Cavan County Council made the presentation Michael Harding was master of ceremonies and Dermot McCarthy paid tribute to an old and faithful colleague that would be badly missed for her sheer decency and manner by the staff and the general public.
Cavan Bridge Club 1st Owen McGovern and Kay Brady.
Loreto Past Pupils Union hold their annual general meeting in the college next Sunday 6th May 1963.
Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne return the same officers unopposed for the coming year with Chairman Brian O Mordha Cootehill Vice Chairman Michael Neary Bailieborough Secretary Rev Augustine Leydon Saint Patrick’s College and Treasurer Brid Sheridan Cavan County Librarian. The meeting reviewed the successful series of lectures given in the local Technical School over the winter months and it was announced by the Editor Father Frank McKiernan Ballinamore that the Bhreifne Journal would be published in a few weeks.
May 18th 1963 Father PV Mallon Saint Patrick’s College is elected President of the Classical Teacher’s Association of Ireland in Newman House Dublin. Father Mallon is presently President of the Ulster Council College’s GAA.
10,000 pilgrims from all over the world are expected at Saint Patrick’s Purgatory Lough Derg as the season commences on June 1st to August 15th.
Thriller in the Bridge as the home side fight back from a deficit of 2-5 to 0-2 to beat their old rivals Drumalee 2-9 to 2-8 in the final stages of the Junior League. Drumalee started in fine style scoring 5 unanswered points as they took advantage of a strong wind. Donie Fay opened the scoring in the 2nd half as Drumalee tried to press home their advantage. Chief scorer for Drumalee was the towering Brendan Young who caused the Bridge endless problems and scored the two Drumalee goals. Frankie Walsh Donie Fay and Paddy Lyons were the stars for the losers but Con Smith Ken Browne who had a personal tally of 1-4 and Johnny Cusack were the winner’s star attackers. John Brady Mullahoran was an efficient referee who let the play flow and no nasty incidents developed.
Kerry record their first major win against Down when they defeated the Mournemen 0-9 to 1-5 in a rough tough hard tackling National Football Final at Croke Park where 73,000 paid in but the gates were knocked down and a further 7,000 gained free entry just as the senior game got underway. Kerry led at half time by 0-9 to 1-0 after enjoying the backing of a strong wind. Referee P McArdle Louth was a very lenient referee letting many of the bad fouls go unpunished until the game developed into a brawl as the final whistle approached.
Choral Festivals are the popular event as Father Bob McCabe President of Saint Patrick’s College opens the inter county competition in the Town Hall with Father ABC McGrath again the Musical Director. Mary McGoldrick was Secretary and local organiser. Mr Bradfield MA District Inspector of Schools and Brother Cyril were the adjudicators. There were competitions for flagelot tin whistle accordions and choral items.
Scout’s Musical Society 1963 Chairman Rev Turlough O Reilly Vice Chairman Mel Doherty Secretary Dessie Maguire. Later it was announced the Boy Scout’s Camp will take place this year during the month of August.
Brenda Scott daughter of Willie Scott Moynehall secures 1st place and a scholarship to Loreto College in the examinations recently held in the college.
Death of Rose Smith College Street wife of the late Brian Behey Stradone. She was a native of Lisreagh and both of them moved into the town in relatively recent times. She was extremely popular and retiring being an active member of the Cathedral sodalities attending Mass each day. Rose is survived by her brothers and sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Dympna’s cemetery upper Lavey.
JP Mansfield and Tommy McCormick win the Special competition at Cavan Bridge Club.
Excellent May Fair with prices up on recent fairs. The supply was good with only knackers and working horses down in price with demand poor. There was an excellent demand for donkies cobs and good quality colts and fillies. Yearlings £25-35 two year olds £46-52 three year olds £55-65 milch cows £40-48 springers £45-55 mincers £30-40 working horses £40-45 ponies £35-40 donkies £8-15 carrying sows and casseogs £28-£32 bonhams £9-12 per pair.
Death of Mary Lynch wife of Patrick Antiduff Ballyhaise at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. Survived by her husband son daughter brothers sisters relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise to Cullies cemetery.
The price of land in the Cavan area continues to be strong at £50 per acre for most lots.
May 25th 1963 Pictured is a young Paddy Graham 20 Tullac Mongan proudly displaying the 6lbs brown trout he caught while fishing near Lough Oughter on the River Erne.
Cavan Gael’s first win of Senior League defeating Cornafean 2-7 to 0-5 in Cornafean. The game was played in a downpour with some bouts of very attractive football. Colm Smith was man of the match for the Gael’s receiving sterling assistance from Tony McConnell Des Lambert the Crowe brothers county star Mick Ryan and Eamon McGovern at midfield . Jack McEntee Jackie Sheridan Cathal Young and Terry Smith were always dangerous in possession. The teams were tied at 0-3 each at the interval. John ‘Foley’ O Rourke was seldom troubled in the Gael’s goal. Excellent refereeing by Fintan Tierney Butlersbridge.
Cavan Feis is being revived this Sunday with the Sean Wrynne All Ireland Ceilidhe Band playing at the presentation dance in the Town Hall where the admission is 4/- and dancing will be from 8-12.
Sympathy is extended to PJ O Neill Sport’s Editor Cavan’s Anglo Celt on the death of his father Michael J O Neill ‘Seaview’ Avenue Ferrybank Arklow. He was father of a very distinguished Wexford family all of whom were involved in the GAA including Des who was probably the best footballer produced by Wexford in this generation being a regular member of the Leinster Railway Cup team. He was father of Martin O Neill Secretary of the Leinster Council of the GAA and referee of the 1933 All Ireland final when Cavan beat Galway and the never to be forgotten 1947 Polo Ground’s final when Cavan beat Kerry. Michael J was National President of Saint Joseph’s Young Priest’s Society for many years and a lifetime member of the organisation.
Death of Charles Farrelly late of Abbey Street in Belfast where he worked in the shipyards for many years. He was a member of the British Army during World War 2 and gave distinguished service all over Europe where he was noted for his courage and mentioned in dispatches. He was son of the late Mr and Mrs Michael Farrelly and was a well known member of the famous Labour Band before leaving Cavan for Belfast. He is survived by his family relatives and many friends. Funeral in Belfast was large and representative with a good contingent travelling from Cavan.
Bishop Austin Quinn is very busy on the Feast of the Ascension celebrating the 8 am Mass and presiding at the Solemn High Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Fathers Benny Maguire deacon brother John sub deacon and PJ Gargan MC. The combined choirs of Saint Patrick’s College and Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with Father ABC McGrath on the organ rendered the sacred music. Father PJ McManus celebrated the 10 am children’s Mass.
Eileen Maloney Farnham Street is appointed Unit Officer of the newly reformed Cavan Town branch Irish Red Cross. Already 30 members and they meet in the Railway Hotel each week where new members are welcome.
Senior Handball Sean Carroll and S Reilly beat Henry Smith and J Reilly. Sean Woods and Michael Jermyn walk over John Mulvey and Sean Maguire. Junior Michael Kavanagh and Danny O Hanlon beat Martin Jermyn and Philip Fitzsimmons Dessie Gilchreest and Charlie Coyle beat Jim Mooney and G Quinn Seamus Fitzsimmons and K Smith beat Robbie Woods and Kenneth Clail Sean Gaffney and Michael Walsh beat Francie Brady and Peter Galligan Paddy Murray and Raymond Greene beat M Mullaly and Raymond Duffy.
June 1st 1963 Pope John XXIII making a remarkable recovery after suffering a stroke. His personal physician flies back to Milan after last examination and predicts the strong constitution of the Pope will see him through this health crisis if he doesn’t suffer a further haemorrhage of the brain. Bishop Quinn calls for prayers for the safe recovery of the Pope at all Masses in the Diocese of Kilmore while messages of good will pour into the Vatican from all over the world.
13th annual Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Mullingar county Westmeath where over 70,000 are expected from June 1st to 3rd is opened by Most Rev Dr Kyne Bishop of Meath and Patron of the Fleadh. G Bartley the Minister for Defence will review the parade with competitions reaching a climax with the All Ireland finals on Monday 3rd June 1963.
Cavan will play Kerry at Wembley next Saturday in the Wembley tournament final after defeating Down 1-13 to 3-4 in a thrilling McKenna Cup semi final at Castleblayney. Cavan were vastly superior than the Mournemen and led by 1-10 to 3-2 at the interval after conceding a penalty goal and two late goals to Down. Cavan contained their rivals in the 2nd half soaking up a lot of Down pressure and in the last quarter repulsing attack after attack while they actually outscored Down 3 points to 2 in the second half. Scorers for Cavan Charlie Gallagher 0-7 two frees Seamus McMahon 1 goal Hugh Barney O Donohoe and Jim McDonnell 0-2 each and James Brady 0-1. Despite Ray Carolan and Tom Lynch being out shaded at midfield Charlie Gallagher man of the match and his forward colleagues made great use of the chances they got. Sean Og Flood appeared for Cavan wearing the new distinctive goalkeeper’s jersey which is now compulsory under a new rule brought in by Congress. Tipperary and Kilkenny hurlers will open proceedings at Wembley next Saturday.
Father Peter Paul Galligan well known Cavan footballer is on a well deserved holiday at his home in Thomascourt. Former Cornafean star he played for Cavan in the losing All Ireland Finals of 1943 against Roscommon and in 1945 against Cork. His last act before emigrating to Australia in 1947 was to referee the County Final of that year played in the month of November.
PJ O Neill Sport’s Editor of the Anglo Celt tips Mayo Offaly Kerry and Cavan to win their respective provincial titles in 1963.
“Cavan Engineering. Applications are sought from skilled and semi skilled workers from ages 23-35 for machinery manufacturing plant opening in Cavan. Trainee fitters and machine operators aged 16-19 . Office staff male and female aged 17-25 with experience of book keeping typing and stores management. Unskilled staff for general factory work aged 25-40 – previous experience preferred. Apply the Secretary Cavan Engineering 69 Lower Leeson Street Dublin 2”.
Death of Patrick B Brady Abbey Street. Survived by his sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
John McCaffrey accompanied by his son John P and Seamus McCormack catch 31 pike ranging in size from 1-14 lbs in fishing expedition to Derryheen.
Complete clearance at Gavin Lowe’s Cavan Market. Springers £61-66 dry cows £35 Hereford bullocks £48-56 heifers £42-45 calves £18-21.
Kevitt Castle Weather Station reports that the rainfall in April was 2.34 inches on 21 rainy days. In April 1962 it was 1.81 on 13 rainy days.
Plenty of local winners at the revived Cavan Feis Under 10 Reel 1st Joyce Ronan 2 Anna Rose Sexton. Three hand reel under 10 1st Sheila Maguire 2nd Anna Rose Sexton and 3rd Anna Fay. Under 14 Reel 1st Jacinta Dunne. Under 14 Hornpipe 1st Brian McGlashin. Four Hand Reel under 14 1st Frances McKiernan Patricia McKiernan Marie Reilly and Mary Leddy. Three Hand Reel Over 14 1st Jim Mooney Delia Pryce and Marie Johnston. Singing under 14 1st Margaret Finlay 2nd Noreen O Donoghue. Tin Whistle under 10 1st Dermot Maloney Recorder 1st Gerard Smith. Over 14 Recorder 1st Brendan Harding.
June 8th 1963 Pope John XXIII is dead. The whole world mourns a beloved Pope. Two million people gather in Saint Peter’s Square to file past his coffin lying in state in the Basilica which remained open all night for the very first time to accommodate the unprecedented amount of mourners. The Pope suffered in the last four days of his life after further haemorrhages to his brain after appearing to rally only last week dismissing his private physician who returned home to Milan. The Pope died at 7:49 pm on Monday evening. A new Pope will be elected by the consistory of cardinals on June 19th. Meanwhile a solemn requiem Mass will be held in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with seats reserved for Church dignitaries public representatives and members of the Church organisations and sodalities. Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was born in a cottage in the hill country surrounding the East side of Milan. Brilliant diplomat and Church personality he was known far and near as the ‘Traveller of God’ visiting hundreds of countries representing the Vatican. He was very well known to President De Velera and former President Sean T O Kelly was a personal friend over many years. He was appointed Patriarch of Venice in 1953 by Pope Pius XII but he always wanted to be just an ordinary Parish Priest. He had a most winning personality and his small rotund smiling figure was always so open smiling and welcoming winning friends from every nation and creed.
Twenty one year old Ellen Fay Drumconnick Cavan wins the Matron’s Prize for best nurse at Saint John’s Hospital Chelmsford.
Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne to hold their annual outing this year in Lower Lough Erne with a special emphasis on visiting the historical Devenish Island.
How times have changed. Bob Henderson Chemist Church Street presents Dr V Barry Chief MOH Cavan with an inscribed cigarette lighter after Dr Barry had presented the certificates at the annual prize giving of Cavan Red Cross in the Railway Hotel !
Patrick Smith Chairman of Cootehill Town Commissioners and a member of Cavan County Council makes a presentation to Minister for Agriculture Paddy Smith who is marking 40 years as a TD for County Cavan at a function in the White Horse Hotel while Paddy’s long suffering wife is presented with a bouquet of flowers.
Sport’s Editor PJ O Neill deplores the performance of a lack lustre Cavan team who were well beaten by Kerry 1-17 to 2-9 in the Wembley Stadium Final before an attendance of 42,500 at the famous North London stadium. Cavan can now be scrubbed as contenders for this years’ All Ireland at least as they collapsed after a very bright start. “Cavan are only a thirty minute team in this form and the facts of the matter is that they are totally unfit despite the abundance of talent”. Pat flew out early on Friday morning with his good friends Tommy McCormick of the Elmbank and Victor Sherlock former Cavan All Ireland footballer from Kingscourt. They met up with Gerry McConnell son of Jack and Alice McConnell 2 Ashe Street Kevin Blessing now an Insurance Agent in London and former star of the 1959 Minor team who reached the All Ireland Final Seamus Fitzpatrick from Butlersbridge a former barman in the ‘White Star’. On Saturday night Pat attended a night at the dogs at Harringay Arena literally bumping into Cassius Clay who was there to promote his upcoming fight with Henry Cooper at Wembley. When Clay heard that Pat was a journalist he headed straight for him shouting ‘Cooper will fall in fahve’ and telling Pat that he would be champion of the world before the next Derby (Kentucky). After watching the load of ‘Cavan wasters’ at Wembley Pat was very impressed with the 6 foot four negro built accordingly and trained to last a full gruelling heavyweight contest. Son of a humble sign painter from Louisville Kentucky Cassius Marcellus Clay is just turned 21 and won the Kentucky Golden Gloves title on six occasions before winning an Olympic Gold medal at Light Heavy at the Rome Olympics of 1960. He won two national titles as an amateur going professional after the Rome Olympics. He has had 19 pro fights 15 by knock out and “when I catch up with Liston he will go in eight”. He is contracted to 11 American business men who paid him a signing on fee of $10,000. He earns $4,000 per annum and a 50/50 share of all prize money.!
Peter Pritchard in his final year in Saint Patrick’s College again wins the prize as best all round athlete at the annual sport’s day sponsored by the Past Pupils Union. He is pictured receiving the trophy from P McDonald Dublin newly elected President of the Union. 1st Year’s Cup Seamus Donohoe Lavey. 100 yards Peter Pritchard. 440 yards Peter Pritchard. High Jump Noel Brady jump of 5 foot 4 ½ inches 2nd Brian O Reilly Town Hall Street and 3rd John Sullivan. Mile M Gaynor. Long Jump N Harvey. Father’s Race Brendan Dunne Cavan 2nd Dr McQuade. Day Boy’s Cycle Race 1st Philip Fitzsimmons 2nd Peter Galligan and 3rd Pat Timmons.
Mourning continues for the incomparable Pope John XX111 with Cardinal Cushing of Boston telling the world that he will fast track the canonisation process to have him a Saint. Before he died he published his acclaimed encyclical ‘Pacem in Terres’ Nine days of mourning are observed throughout the world with all of Cavan’s organisations adjourning as a mark of respect with no business transacted. Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman speaking at Cavan Urban Council proposing the vote of sympathy said that “Pope John was a man of all the people gaining the love and respect of people of all colours and creeds” Joe McGovern seconding said “Pope John was the Pope of the people and a common man” \Paddy Conaty “he was a man of great humility and humanity” John Murray Labour “The world has lost someone special who will be hard to replace”. Cavan County Council Cavan Committee of Agriculture Cavan Education Committee all adjourned paying their wholesome respects as the Dail and Senate are adjourned until after the funeral. President De Velera will travel to Rome for the funeral while the Catholic Church will be represented by Most Rev Dr JC McQuade Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of All Ireland. Cavan Golf Club is closed all day next Monday as a mark of respect.
Cavan are defeated by Kerry 1-17 to 2-9 in the Wembley Final in what Pat O Neill describes as an inglorious defeat after leading by 8 points in the first half and were ahead by a goal at half time. They fell to pieces in the second half with the famous Wembley pitch sucking all their energy away but not so Kerry the new National League Champions who flew into London direct from their American tour. Cavan led at half time 1-7 to 0-7. Only Charlie Gallagher Jimmy Stafford new boy Jimmy O Donnell Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Tony Morris and Donal O Grady had anything to be proud about. Out of character poor performance from Jim McDonnell Tom Maguire and Ray Carolan. Team Sean Og Flood Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Mickey Brady Tony Morris Tom Maguire Donal O Grady Ray Carolan Tom Lynch Charlie Gallagher Jim McDonnell Jimmy Stafford Seamus McMahon Jimmy O Donnell and James Brady. Subs Tommy Galligan for Seamus McMahon and Colm Smith for Mickey Brady who limped off with a serious injury.
Death of the great Tom Kelly Connolly Street Cavan. One of nature’s gentlemen, Tom was a tailor by trade employed in the famous McKenna’s Outfitters Oliver Plunkett Street Cavan. Educated at Reilly’s School Tom was a leading member of Cavan Battalion Number 2 Brigade 5th Northern Division IRA. He was one of the famous Kelly brothers from Connolly Street playing for Cavan Slashers with his brothers Gerry Jim and Fred- they were known all over the country and were able to ‘punch away above their weight’ terrorising the likes of John ‘The Horse’ Reilly in Cornafean and Danny ‘The Gunner’ in Mullahoran where the games were so keenly contested that a person might be lucky to escape with their lives and many of them were abandoned due to pitch incursions. In Tom’ early days the Slashers travelled by horse and cart later graduating to an open lorry. Tom was truly a star a tough man who knew no fear and took oceans of punishment in his quest for victory. He was a great leader on the pitch and led by example being fearless and courageous as well as being very skilful. He was a similar player to Louis Blessing who acted most of the time as a human battering ram laying off the ball to better placed colleagues. In the twilight of his career and having won 4 senior championships with Cavan Slashers, Tom went to play with Crubany and later he was Manager of Cavan Harps who took over the mantle from Crubany and catered mostly for working class lads with a Labour Party background. Closely knit unit they had the best pitch in the County with Cissie Ronaghan of Town Hall Street always reserving the pitch for Tom Kelly and his colleagues. Tom was greatly assisted in his work at Cavan Harps by the McNamara family Pappy Bud and Tom as well as people of the calibre of Tom O Connor Johnny O Rourke both later elected Labour Councillors for Cavan UDC and all the families in the terrace and the entire Crubany area. Cavan Harps won Junior Championship honours and three Senior League titles in the late forties. They lost some support in 1950 with the re organisation of Drumalee after so many years in the wilderness losing the like of Mickey Walsh a real gem and gifted place kicker from any length or angle. The death knell of the Club was in 1953 when an over heated and excited Willie Doonan assaulted Packy Newman referee of the County Junior Semi Final of that year with Ballinagh winning the replay. The formation of Cavan Gael’s in 1957 was a bitter pill which Tom could not swallow feeling that the decision was largely forced and premature. It was an insult to Bartley Smith his neighbour and long serving friend and colleague and to all the people who played and supported the Harps. The defection of the McNamara’s who were old neighbours in Connolly Street was the final straw ensuring the establishment of the Cavan Gael's and the demise of Tom’s beloved Cavan Harps. Fair play to all the Cavan Gael's who turned up in their hundreds to honour a great football man walking on both sides of the hearse with Tom’s coffin draped in the tricolour. There was a capacity crowd in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan at the funeral Mass celebrated by Father PJ McManus with burial in Cullies cemetery where Teddy McCormack sounded the last post and Captain Sean Sheridan gave the oration over the grave. Tom Kelly Master Tailor Republican soldier star footballer and manager is survived by his brothers Gerry Jim and Fred sisters Mrs K Bell Mrs E Brady Mrs M Egan and Molly Kelly Connolly Street.
Michael Conlon chief executive of the Pigs and Bacon Commission is the speaker at the symposium organized by the NFA in the Courthouse. He is a former Town Clerk in Cavan and County Manager in Cork and is son in law of Mrs M McDonald Tower Hamlet being married to Kitty McDonald.
June 15th 1963 Rev Charles O Gorman USA Navy Chaplin is on holidays with his brother Edward O Gorman Licensed Vintner Main Street.
At the Solemn Pontifical Mass in the Cathedral for the late Pope John XXIII, Bishop Quinn describes the late Pope as “ a warm friendly personality attracting everyone to him. His fatherly instinct and genuine love and friendship was extended to all rich and poor. His vision was of a world returning to Christ and one in Christ”. The Mass was celebrated by Father Paddy V Mallon assisted by Fathers James Carroll deacon and Paddy Gargan MC. All businesses and offices in the town were closed to allow workers attend the Mass in the Cathedral which was packed to capacity.
Saint Felim’s Flagelot Band win again at Monaghan Fheis to add to their recent Ulster success at the Ulster Fleadh Cheoil in Cootehill.
Cup and medals presented to the winners at Cavan Handball Club by the Chairman Henry Smith. Winners were Danny O Hanlon and Michael Kavanagh and the runners up were Seamus Fitzsimmons and K Smith.
150 Cavan Technical School students leave for Bundoran via Sligo at 8:45 am enjoying a great day and visiting Rosnowlagh and the famous Franciscan Abbey and museum where they examined an Irish Republican uniform worn by former Cavan Superintendent Joe Murray in the museum. They adjourned to Bundoran for tea and amusements all spending money freely after saving for a year in a special outing fund set up by their teachers in the Post Office. Despite the fact that it poured rain all day the students had a wonderful outing returning to Cavan at 10:30 pm tired but glowing with satisfaction.
A doctor and priest will accompany the Legion of Mary pilgrimage to Knock next Sunday.
Small supply and trade dull at Cavan fair. Working cobs and ponies along with a good demand for donkies from Billy McCabe who has now acquired the agency for the seaside trade in Britain were the exception and all lots sold out. Cattle two year olds £50-60 three years old £55-65 milch cows £40-50 colts and ponies £30-40 donkies £10-25 working horses £45-50 bonhams per pair £8-12.
The Cavan Branch of the National Council of the Blind Dr FPE Smith presiding in the Lawn Hotel Belturbet are told that there are now 234 blind people in county Cavan. Miss Lynch 79 Church Street the home assistant officer and her assistant Miss Kearney were also present reporting on their home visits where they teach the patients Braille and give lessons in crafts.
Bridie Galligan Secretary of the IRCS is pictured with Benny Conaty in his licensed premises in Connolly Street after emptying the flagon which weighed 26 ½ lbs in weight and yielded in small change the princely sum of £6-10-0 .
Drumalee give Cavan Gaels a footballing lesson in the 1st Round of the Cavan Junior League scoring 3-11 to the Gael’s 0-5 points. Personal triumph for the great Donie Fay who scored an incredible 1-9 and played himself into contention for a place on the Cavan Junior team. Tommy Molloy Ray Carroll Reilly brothers (Seamus and Matthew) Sean Woods and star midfielder Tom Flynn. Donie was best assisted by the tireless Michael Smith and the penetrating runs of Frankie Walsh in attack. Drumalee led by 0-8 to 0-5 at half time. Dick Mulcahy was again the star defender for the Gaels with great support from the Crowe brothers (Donal and George) PJ Carroll Brendan Keaney at centre field and Terry Smith Sean Galligan and returning after a long injury lay off the peerless Pat Gaffney. The Drumalee goals were all scored in the 2nd half by John ‘Buddy’ Clarke Brian Gaffney and that man again Donie Fay. Referee John Brady Mullahoran is rated as fair.
Jack M Brady with 69 nett wins the coveted Bhreifne trophy at County Cavan Golf Club. Owen McGovern and Louis Blessing both scored 70 with Owen taking second place virtue of a better back nine. Farnham Cup (Adam and Eve Match play) WP O Hanlon off 10 beat Leo McDonald (12) 2 and 1. Committee Prize 18 hole stableford Rev M Gilbride 42 Dermot Morgan 41 .
Secondary students from the Poor Clare Convent along with their teachers leave Cavan for an outing to Sligo and Yeat’s country travelling in two of Jackson’s luxury coaches. They left at 8:30 and didn’t return until 10:30 all totally oblivious to the pouring rain which fell all day.
Annie Martin who emigrated to the USA many years ago is on holidays at their home 1 Saint Aidan’s with her brothers Henry and Johnny.
June 22nd 1963 Tumultuous reception for President John F Kennedy as he returns to the land of his forebears. Welcomed in Irish and English by President Eamonn De Velera, he was later welcomed by hundreds of thousands on his way to Arus an Uachtarainn standing in an open car surrounded by security. He later addressed both houses of the Oireachtas, was made a free man of Dublin city, journeyed to meet his cousins in Abbotstown near New Ross in county Wexford. He was conferred with an Honary doctorate at UCG later flying out from Shannon with a tear in his eye and a nation stunned at the outpouring of such joy and emotion in perfect weather conditions.
World acclaims new Pope as Cardinal Montini former Archbishop of Milan is elected in record time after the Cardinals sealed up in the Sistine Chapel voted 4 times on Thursday and got their man on the first ballot on Friday morning with hundreds of thousands rushing to Saint Peter’s Square to be told 46 minutes later “Habeamus est Papam Giovanni Baptista Montini” Archbishop of Milan and red hot favorite would take over the mantle from the late lamented Pope John XXIII immediately confirming that he would be continuing the work of the late Pope by recalling the Second Ecumenical Council. He will be crowned Pope on Sunday next the feast of Saint Paul in the open air at Saint Peter’s Square. Widely travelled Diplomat he is friendly with President De Velera who will once again lead the Irish delegation at the coronation while the Irish Church will again be represented by Archbishop John Charles McQuaid . He is a personal friend of Sean T and Mrs Kelly former President of Ireland. He was Archbishop of Milan since early 1955 after serving as Assistant Secretary of State and Co Secretary of State since the election of Pope Pius XII. He was mentioned as a possible candidate in 1958 but was not at that stage a cardinal. Tall and lean with a scholar’s forehead black bushy eyebrows and deep set eyes.
Senator TJ Fitzpatrick is re elected Chairman of Cavan Urban Council by 6-3 with runner up Paddy Conaty unanimously re elected Vice Chairman. Johnny Murray Labour and Benny Cafferty Fine Gael proposed and seconded Tom Fitzpatrick. His first duty as Chairman was to congratulate the new Pope in Rome saying “ may Pope Paul VI be long spared to lead the Church and humanity”.
Airmid O Hanlon and JA Clarke win the President’s Surgeon Cullen’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with ‘dark horse’ Jean McCormick and B Nelson a close second.
New branch of the Labour Party is set up in Cavan with a view to having members elected to local and national forums. Chairman John O Rourke UDC Secretary Tom O Connor Treasurer Tommy McKiernan. Committee Eddie Maguire Johnny Burns John Keogan Johnny Murray UDC and L Keane. The meeting was addressed by Waterford TD TA Kyne in the Town Hall which was packed to capacity for the occasion.
Over 90 on magical mystery tour of the islands of Lough Erne sponsored by Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne. The islands are described as monuments and store house of antiquities. Centre of attention was Devenish the most famous and historic on the vast lake. The members were ‘spellbound’ by the number and varieties of the antiquities including Saint Molaise’s House the Round Tower Teampall Mor Saint Mary’s Abbey house of the Canon’s regular of Saint Augustine and the old cemetery with its own unique high cross. Later the party visited White Island and the aptly named Inismacsaint where they encountered even more interesting remains and antiquities including a church another round tower and a cemetery. The outing was greatly enhanced by the splendid commentary and guidance of Rev Patrick Gallagher Chairman Donegal Historic Society.
Rose Smith Frances McKiernan Claire McKiernan and Marie O Reilly are pictured competing at the 45th annual Feis in Ballyjamesduff.
A revitalized Cavan beat Derry in sparkling style 3-9 to 2- thus becoming the first team to beat the homesters in Dean McGlinchey Park Ballinascreen. The only blot on the copy book was that they again faded in the last quarter letting Derry in for 2-2 without reply. Many of the Cavan players at that stage were blowing hard and out on their feet. Cavan will now face Donegal in the Ulster Semi Final in Clones and will have to improve considerably if they are to become the first holders of the glittering new Anglo Celt trophy which has been presented to the Ulster Council by the directors of the Anglo Celt. The old trophy will stay in Cavan at the home of Jim McDonnell captain of the team as they are the last holders and have won the competition on a record 44 times. Scorers for Cavan Charlie Gallagher 0-7 0-4 frees James Brady 1-2 Ray Carolan 1-0 and Cathal Toal Killeshandra Leaguers 1-0.
Cavan Gaels come storming back at the homesters Butlersbridge in the Junior League with the Bridge hanging on by a single point 1-5 to 1-4 and Jackie Sheridan newly reinvigorated Pat Gaffney and Des Lambert the Gaels are awarded a close in free to level the game when the pitch was invaded with several of the Butlersbridge players remonstrating with the referee John Foley Ballyhaise who had no option but to abandon the game. John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Donal Crowe Des Lambert and Jackie Sheridan all gave great second half displays. Gerard Finegan and PJ Carroll took over from Tom Smith and Con Smith in the second half ensuring a plentiful supply of the ball to the inside forwards where Terry Smith Tommy Monaghan Jackie Sheridan and Dick Mulcahy laid siege to the home citadel. Benny Henry Con Smith Tommy Smith at centre field forwards Ken Browne John Cusack and the O Reilly brothers all shone for the ‘homesters’ particularly in the opening half.
All conquering TP O Callaghan from Bailieboro maintains his unbeaten record when he wins the Ulster Mile title in a time of 4 minutes 20 seconds in Emyvale finishing three feet ahead of the flying Bobby Faren from Limavaddy the Ulster ½ mile champion. O Callaghan the 5,000 meter Ulster champion was 25 yards behind at the bell but on a heavy track the well built Bailieboro runner steadily closed down the Limavaddy flier to just edge him out by a yard at the tape. John Kennedy the defending champion was 3rd.
Cavan Clerical students will play a Cavan Gaels selection in Breffni Park. Team Peter Paul O Reilly P Smith Fintan McKiernan Phil Brady Tom McKiernan Felim Kelly Jim Brady Tommy Smith P McGuinness P Carolan Captain Martin Kelly Harry O Reilly Brian McElhinney Brian Morris and Brian Boylan. Subs Michael Cooke Tommy Monaghan JP Smith T Dalton and Gerard Finegan.
Two great Cavan football families celebrate ordinations with Raymond Brady son of Maurice and Kathleen Brady Drapers Upper Main Street. Maurice is a former Cavan Slashers Cavan Championship winner and present Treasurer of the Cavan Gaels. Johnny Cusack is a native of Ballyjamesduff and is son of Mr and Mrs Michael Cusack Drumrora. Michael won County Cavan Junior and Senior medals with Lavey in 1950 and 1951. The new priest’s uncle Johnny captained Lavey to successive titles and was at top of the left for Cavan when they won their last All Ireland Senior title defeating Meath in 1952.
June 29th 1963 The Celt continues its coverage of the life and times of the new Pope Paul VI telling the readers that he was appointed Archbishop of Milan in December 1954 and at his installation the address was given by Pope Pius XII who clearly signaled his preference for Montini as his successor. He was born in Brescia where he studied privately after his health broke down. He was ordained a priest in Brescia Cathedral in 1920. He studied later at the Roman Academy of Saint Augustine where he took his degrees in Philosophy. He later studied in the Ecclesiastical Academy where Church diplomats are trained. Spending one year in the Warsaw Embassy as work experience. In 1937 he was selected understudy Secretary of State for Ordinary Church affairs under the direction of Cardinal Pacelli. Celt hints at an uneasy relationship between the two men with Pope Pius XII plumping for Cardinal Magilome as his Secretary of State when elected Pope. When the Cardinal died in 1944 Pope Pius XII never replaced him preferring to take on the job himself. Eventually in 1953 he was appointed Co Secretary of State but refused the red hat of Cardinal. He had a direct telephone line to the Pope’s apartment and was in consultation with him a couple of times per day. He was created a Cardinal in 1958 by Pope John XXIII with the coat of arms ‘In Nomine Domine’ ‘In the name of the Lord’. In 1962 he travelled all over Africa visiting Rhodesia South Africa Nigeria and Ghana.
Father Raymond Brady is ordained a priest by Archbishop John Charles McQuaid Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of All Ireland in Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth. He celebrated his firs Mass in Maynooth on Monday morning assisted by Father Frank McKiernan President of Saint Felim’s College Ballinamore. His brother Maurice served the Mass and present were his parents Maurice and Kathleen sister Sheila brothers Maurice and Sean. Father Brady celebrated his first public Mass in the Cathedral on Tuesday imparting his blessing to friends and neighbours who travelled from all over Ireland to be present. Father Raymond Brady was educated at the Poor Clare Convent De La Salle Brothers Cavan Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’s Maynooth where he obtained his BA and BD with first class honours.
Johnny Cusack from Drumora Crosserlough was also ordained at Maynooth on Sunday saying his first Mass in Saint Patrick’s Maynooth assisted by Lavey native Father Terence Cunningham DCL. His two brothers served the Mass. Father Cusack said his first public Mass in Saint Mary’s Church Crosserlough on Tuesday. His aunt is Mrs Judy McEntee Church Street. Father Johnny Cusack was educated at Knocknagilla Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth.
Death of Joyce Campbell 198 Upper Newtownards Road Belfast. She was eldest daughter of the legendary Patrick and Mrs Margaret ‘Daisy’ McCarren. Her husband Dr John Campbell died only three years ago. She is survived by her 2 sons and 2 daughters sisters and many friends.
Dr Tadhg Lynch son of Mrs Lynch and the late Tim Solicitor Farnham Street is conferred with his MB Bch BAD degree at University College Dublin.
John Shannon Irish Life Assurance is the recipient of a presentation by District Manager CJ McGauran on the occasion of his promotion to Sligo at an enjoyable function in McMahon’s County Hotel. John has been resident in Belturbet for the last twenty years.
Over 70 delegates attend the Dail Mor Gaelic League in Cavan where 15 motions were dealt with all as Gaeilge.
July 6th 1963 William P O Hanlon Managing Director of the Anglo Celt is appointed Chairman of the Standard Newspapers Limited to succeed General Sean McEoin who is retiring for health reasons. Willie is President of the Master Printer’s Association and Vice President of Associated Irish Newspapers.
For the first time the coronation of the Pope will take place in the open air at Saint Peter’s Rome with up to two million people expected to participate. The gold and white triple crown will be laid on his head by Cardinal O Havriani Dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals.
President John Kennedy leaves Shannon for Gatwick after his triumphant 4 day tour of Ireland quoting a poem called ‘Shannon’ given to him at a reception in Arus an Uachtarainn by Sinead bean De Velera. He left with a tear in his eye and a lump in his throat laden down with presents and gifts vowing to return to the land of his forebears someday. “ I will have the memory of this wonderful Irish welcome in my heart always. I didn’t know Failte could mean as much as the hundred thousand welcomes the Irish people extended to me over the last few days”
Joe Brennan Graham’s Hotel Bailieboro is elected Chairman of the newly formed Cavan Hotel’s Association for Regional Tourism while Don McMullin the Railway Hotel is elected Secretary.
The Lady Captain’s (Dolie Brady) prize at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Mrs PA Farrelly. Joan O Hanlon won the Gross.
Charlie Reilly Clann Na Poblachta Drumherrish is unanimously elected Chairman of Cavan County Council succeeding Senator John Cole. Patrick Smith the veteran Fianna Fail councilor from Cootehill is unanimously elected Vice Chairman. Sean Lee leader of the Fianna Fail grouping on the Council announces that Fianna Fail will no longer support the rotation system agreed to a few years ago and will in future contest the position of Chairman.
Pictured are Don Twoomey brilliant centre half of the all conquering De La Salle Under 14 team captained by Paddy Reilly who captured yet another (the 4th in 5 years) Urban title at wet but well attended Breffni Park beating Lurgan by 3-16 to 0-2. Mullahoran beat Denn in an equally one sided Rural final winning 2-11 to Nil. Pictured is Seamus Gilheaney Chairman of the School’s League presenting the PJ Duke Cup to a jubilant Paddy Reilly. The victory was laid in the outstanding half back line where Denis O Keeffe man of the match Don Twoomey and Joe Gilmartin were rock solid at the back and joined in attack every opportunity they got. John Sheridan Tomas Greene and Oliver Galligan were very efficient clearing everything that came their way but they were never over worked. De La Salle had a strong tall forceful midfield in Paddy Reilly captain and Michael ‘Moucher’ Galligan. Pictured is Pearse Gilroy who swept through the Lurgan defence for a series of well taken points. The tall well built John McNamara played as target man to great effect. Paddy Sheridan on the 40 and Padraic Goodman were others to catch the eye in a well coordinated forward line with Noel Smith and the young Micheal ‘Haulie’ Reilly seen to great effect. The referee was Father Benny Maguire Saint Patrick’s College. In the first half Paddy Reilly scored 0-2 Pearse Gilroy 1-1 and P Goodman 0-1. Second half Don Twoomey and Noel Smith 1 goal each Sean McNamara 0-4 Pearse Gilroy 0-2 Paddy Reilly and P Goodman 0-1 each. De La Salle John Sheridan B Hyland Tom Greene Oliver Galligan Dennis O Keeffe Don Twoomey Joe Gilmartin Michael Galligan Paddy Reilly Padraic Goodman Paddy Sheridan Pearse Gilroy Micheal ‘Hauley’ Reilly and Noel Smith.
President De Velera is one of the 91 Head’s of State at the coronation of Pope Paul VI and is granted a private audience with the new Pope which lasted 21 minutes.
First ever De La Salle Sports are held in Breffni Park. 60 yards under 8 1st Jimmy Fay 2nd Thomas McKiernan. Sack Race under 11 1st Sean Quigley 2nd Kenneth O Keeffe. Under 10 100 Yards 1st Raymond McDonagh 2nd Martin Murray. Sack Race under 14 Brian McGlashin 2nd Norman Breslin .Egg and spoon under 8 1st Thomas Brady 2nd Thomas Johnston. Flag race under 10 Raymond McDonagh 2nd Martin Murray.220 yards under 14 Joseph Gilmartin 2nd Norman Breslin. Under 12 100 yards 1st Liam Quigley 2nd David Lee. Musical chairs Brendan Heslin 2nd Kevin Mullery.100 yards under 13 Norman Breslin 2nd Tom McEntee. Under 8 tricycle race Jimmy Scanlon. Relay T McEntee J Gilmartin L Quigley and Oliver Galligan . Under 11 100 yards Kevin Mullery 2nd Sean Quigley. Hurdles race under 14 1st Thomas Sheridan 2nd Joseph Gilmartin . Under 14 obstacle race Francis McCormick and 2nd Thomas Sheridan. The outstanding all rounder was Norman Breslin. Prizes presented by ex superintendant Joe Murray with amplification by Smyth’s 60 Main Street.
Mass of Thanksgiving in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan for the election of Pope Paul VI. The chief celebrant was Rev Joe Canon Sheridan Killeshandra deacon was Father George Gear and sub deacon was Rev Raymond Brady. Master of ceremonies Father PJ Gargan and Bishop Austin Quinn presided.
The Irish Independent reports that for the first time in a century the coronation of the Pope Paul VI the former Cardinal Giovanni Batista Montini takes place outdoors at Saint Peter’s Square witnessed by over 250,000 people and a world wide television audience of millions. “As the dusk falls the entire scene takes on an air of incredible beauty”!
Brendan Browne 111 Saint Helen’s Road Ballsbridge and formerly of Cathedral Road Cavan is 1st in Ireland in his final exams at UCD taking a degree in electrical engineering with 1st class honours. Brendan was educated at the Poor Clare’s De La Salle and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. He is eldest son of William MA formerly Saint Patrick’s College and now Holy Ghost College Blackrock.
S G Duffy Irish Life District Manager is the recipient of a 26 piece set of Waterford Crystal at a Social in his honour in Crover House Hotel. G McGovern District Inspector Longford made the presentation to Mr Duffy who is going on promotion as District Manager Thurles.
July 13th 1963 Thomas Smith 10 Jubilee is the over all winner of the Johnny Donohoe Perpetual Cup at the annual junior fishing outing to Derryheen.
Tragic death of the 29 year old Christopher Cusack farmer and labourer Glencurran Carrickaboy. The accident occurred at 2 pm on Sunday as he returned home accidently putting his foot on the accelerator as he approached a sharp bend in the road. Hugh Smith neighbour was a passenger and is detained with serious injuries in Cavan Surgical Hospital. Father George Gear was quickly on the scene and administered the Last Rites to the dying man. He was attended at the scene by Dr E McDonagh Bailieborough .Most popular hard working man he just returned from Lourdes last week. He lived alone and was a well known highly popular farmer and building contractor. He was an outstanding footballer with Ballinagh GFC who formed a guard of honour on both sides of the hearse at both the removal from the Surgical Hospital and at the funeral in Saint Matthew’s Church Drumavaddy where Father Michael Gilbride CC Ballinagh officiated assisted by Father PJ Corrigan CC Denn. Burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.
Michael B Sheridan Dartry Cootehill is appointed permanent agricultural instructor with Meath Committee of Agriculture and will take up his new appointment on the 1st September 1963.
Rás Tailteann whizzes through Cavan and out the Farnham Road on its way to Mullingar.
Butlersbridge open the quest for Junior Championship honours with a well merited win 2-11 to 3-5 against Killeshandra Leaguers at Rory O Moore Park Belturbet. Playing against a stiff breeze and up the hill in the first half the Bridge trailed by 3-3 to 1-3 at the interval. Feature of the game was the sparkling display by back to form county man Con Smith and the accurate place kicking of Johnny Cusack. Killeshandra won the toss and played with the hill and wind. Brian Myles was a defensive star in his old position in defence after being out of sorts in the full forward line in the first half. Goalie Jerry Healey could not be blamed for any of the three goals that he conceded as the defence were strangely shaky in the firs half without the physique and power of the great Brian Myles. Terry Smith was his usual steady reliable self at full back while brother Tommy Con Kevin Smith Frank O Reilly at centre half flanker Benny Henry Ken Browne all sparkled into life in a great second half display. Terry Smith replaced Jerry Healey in goal when Killeshandra were awarded a late penalty and made a great save from a ‘rasper’ by current county senior star Cathal Toal. Best for Killeshandra who ran out of steam in the second half was county star Cathal Toal.
Patrick Gaffney BE Latt buys the Erne Cinema in Belturbet for £2,050 PJ O Reilly and Finegan Menton 14-15 Lower O Connell Street Dublin were the Auctioneers.
Stradone strong burly team led by Mick McCarthy leaders of the Cavan Hurling League sweep aside the challenge of Cavan Owen Roe’s 5-6 to 0-2 at Breffni Park. Scores were even in the first half but Stradone stepped in for 4 unanswered goals in the second period. Mick McCarthy John Muldowney Liam Carolan T Smith and P Power outstanding for Stradone while Owen Roe were best served by Sean Woods Patsy Lee Seamus McCormack Seamus Bennett Paddy Lyons and Tony Brady. Rev Brother Cyril was the referee.
Cavan are expected to out play Donegal in the Ulster Semi Final in Clones while Monaghan play the all conquering Donegal in the Minor curtain raiser. Admission is two shillings with side line seats two shillings extra. Schoolboys will be admitted for six pence. Cavan Boy Scouts Band will lead the parade and take up a collection in the grounds.
‘Saint Aiden’s’ Drumelis former residence of Paddy Baxter Senator and Cathaoirleacch are purchased at auction by George V Maloney Junior for £3,600.
Minnie O Neill’s bungalow at Drumalee is purchased in trust by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor for a sum believed to be in the region of £2.675.Con P Smith was the Auctioneer and Sean P Kelly had carriage.
Bridge Mattie Corcoran and Liam Bogue E/W Tom Hickey and Surgeon Cullen.
Featured in this week’s Anglo Celt are the Reilly family Ashe Street two of whom Paddy and Haulie starred for the De La Salle in this year’s Schools’ Finals at Breffni Park. Paddy has played for 5 successive years with the team and has been successful on four occasions in the Championship. While older brother JJ also played for 5 years and was a winner of county medals on three occasions. Younger brother Micheal ‘Hauley’ starred in this year’s win. Paddy who captained the team this year has played at corner forward full forward centre field on successive teams. They are sons of Michael and Elizabeth Reilly Ashe Street.
Danny O Kelly beats out of luck Leo McDonald to win the Member’s Cup at County Cavan Golf Club .In the O Hanlon Cup Final B Nelson beat Vincent Crotty. In the Scotch Foursomes S Lawlor and Frank Brady 61 nett beat H Carthy and Danny O Kelly 66 ½ nett.
Pictured is Patsy Lee who has given two sparkling performances for his club Owen Roe in the county Cavan Hurling League.
Over 100 young anglers at the annual fishing competition sponsored by Cavan Angling Club who served each one of them sandwiches tea around a blazing bonfire. There was an amazing total of 185 fish caught with Tommy Smith 10 Jubilee winning the top prize and Johnny Donohoe Cup which Johnny the Treasurer of the Club presented. Vincent Bartley Chairman presented the remainder of the prizes. Results 8-10 year olds 1st Philip Donohoe Abbey Street 2nd James Quinn Tullac Mongan 3rd Desmond Donohoe Abbey Street. Section B 10-12 1st Sean Reilly Swellan Thomas Smith 10 Jubilee 3rd John Lee Tullac Mongan. Section C 12-14 1st Tom Greene Saint Phelim’s Place 2nd Dominick Lynch Tullac Mongan 3rd Coleman Smith Drumalee. The competitors were transported to and from the venue in two luxury coaches supplied free of charge by Maurice Jackson.
Death of Katie Cusack Shankill who was predeceased by her sister Anne on Christmas Day. She is survived by her husband Michael son daughters brother sister and other relatives. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
On the three day Blood Transfusion visit to Cavan, 585 people give blood in the Protestant Hall. This is 83 more than last year. The event was hosted and organized by Eileen Maloney and the members of Cavan Red Cross.
Death of George Donaghy in Luton after a short illness borne with great courage and fortitude. He was a distinguished Sergeant in the RIC. He was son of Manus and Ellen Donaghy Kilmore. He is survived by his wife daughters brother Manus and sister Mary McDonald Lislin.
Good supply of cattle at Cavan Fair with buyers from a wide area.. Yearlings £36-£40 2 year olds £55-60 three year olds £60-72-10-0 milch cows £40-50 springers £55-65 mincers £28-35. Bull calves £18-25 shorthorns £10-15. Working horses £40-50 ponies £40-50 donkeys £5-15. Carrying sows £32-40 bonhams £8-12 per pair.
July 20th 1963 Michael J Smith Secretary of Cavan County Council devises a new plan for university grants which is later adopted by the Council. Medical courses of 6 years maximum loan of £250 payable over 12 years to cover lodgings travelling expenses etc. Architect and all courses over 5 years £160 Dentistry £140 Engineering £120 and Arts and Commerce £100.
Pictured at the ‘Kiss of Life’ demonstration is Brian Sullivan reviving Albert Hickey with Frances Sullivan and Pat Saunderson looking on at the Water Safety week at Swellan Lake.
Major upset as the holders Cavan ‘are caught on the hop’4-5 to 0-6 by outsiders Donegal in the Ulster senior semi final at Clones with the winners qualifying for their first ever final to be played at Breffni Park Cavan. According to Pat O Neill the team let the supporters down and Donegal’s win was ‘ like taking candy from kids’. Kerry beat Cork 1-18 to 3-7 in Killarney while Dublin beat Laois 2-11 to 2-9 in Croke Park. PJ calls for a team manager to be appointed with full control over switches and selection. Cavan with 44 titles looked completely out of their depth and were never in the contest with a chance of winning. “Ray Carolan at midfield played well subduing the brilliant Frankie McFeeley while Stafford Maguire and Kelly in defence fought all through and are blameless for the shame inflicted on the supporters by such a gutless display. Cavan’s best forward Jimmy O Donnell was taken off by a group of selectors who shamed themselves in their incoherent and lack of intelligence and should all be dismissed for gross incompetence”. Donegal led by 2-3 to 0-5 at the interval. Everything Donegal attempted came off and they scored a couple of lucky goals that amazed even their long suffering fans who waited 80 years for the team to make this breakthrough. Peter Pritchard replaced Cathal Toal at half time and he was the only Cavan forward to sparkle and made a big difference to the attack scoring Cavan’s sole point in the second half. The Donegal team who made the breakthrough to contest their first ever Ulster senior final Seamus Hoare Finian Gallagher Bernard Brady Brendan McFeeley Sean O Donnell John Hannigan Paul Kelly Frankie McFeeley PJ Flood Cormac Breslin Sean Ferriter Captain Mick Griffin Donal Breslin Des Houlihan and Harry Laverty. The much talked about superb Donegal minor team won their semi final beating a very poor Monaghan side 6-14 to 0-4 after leading at the interval by 4-3 to 0-2.
Ardee are the visitors to Cavan Sports Centre where Malachy Elliott and Colin Carthy beat Ed Watters and T Matthews 6-1 Garrett Arnold and Mickey Breslin beat D O Neill and G McGee 6-4 Moya Maloney and Frances Sullivan beat Ann Shannon and Mary McMahon 6-5 Marlis Smith and Clare Maloney lost to Mary Coyle and J McKiernan 1-6 J Carroll and D Smith beat P McDonnell and Orla Clarke 1-6 C Carthy and Moya Maloney beat Ed Wallis and Miss Shannon 6-4 Malachy Elliott and Frances Sullivan beat Matthew and Miss McCarthy 6-3 Kevin Burke and Clare Maloney lost to G McGee and Miss McKeever 4-6 Michael Breslin and Marlis Smith lost to D O Neill and Miss Cole 2-6. An enjoyable ‘hop’ was held in the Sports Centre later with the cup presented to Ardee who won overall 5-4.
Death of the legendary Surgeon Joseph McMullin former County Surgeon in Cavan at his residence ‘Inis Fail’ Woodbine Avenue Stillorgan Dublin at the age of 77. He was Cavan’s first ever County Surgeon. Native of Donegal he qualified as a doctor in 1910 at Saint Cecelia’s Hospital Colchester England. Later dispensary doctor in Burtonport in 1911. Later he qualified as a surgeon at the Shell and Rock Hospital Ballyshannon where he served from 1914-1923 when he was appointed as Cavan’s first ever County Surgeon. He served in Cavan from 1923 until his retirement in January 1952. His dedication to his patients and skill as a surgeon were legendary and he did much to enhance the reputation of the old Surgical Hospital. He lived close by with his family in ‘Inis Fail’ and made himself available around the clock seven days per week. He was brother of Rev P McMullin PP Donegal and the late Rev M Canon McMullin PP Carrigart and Vincent M McMullin Solicitor Ballybofey. He is survived also by his wife Frances sons Surgeon J P McMullin Justice Art McMullin and Dom McMullin ‘Railway Hotel Cavan daughters Una Smith Farnham Street Airmid O Hanlon ‘Glenair’ Cathedral Road Mrs P Flanagan Dublin Mrs D Meagher Dublin Mrs J Celvey Dublin Miss N McMullin Miss D McMullin and Miss M McMullin and 36 grandchildren. Funeral from Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Merrion to Dean’s Grange cemetery.
Death penalty abolished . Exemptions include murder of a guard or prison officer on duty or the murder of a foreign diplomat or head of state. Treason is also included as a capital offence.
Rev Eamonn Mansfield CSSP Kimmage Manor is ordained a priest by the Archbishop of Dublin John Charles McQuaid at All Saints College Clonliffe . Father Eamonn is eldest son of Mr and Mrs JP Mansfield Rock Cross. He said his first Mass at Blackrock College where he was educated and was assisted by Rev M Geraghty PP Glasnevin. He said his firs public Mass in the Cathedral on Tuesday imparting his blessing to the large and representative congregation.
Elmbank Hatcheries Cavan Monaghan and branches are offering 1st cross leghorn at £1-£2-25 per 25.
July 27th 1963 Down and Donegal will play for the spanking new Anglo Celt trophy in the Ulster Final in Breffni Park Cavan next Sunday. The new trophy presented by the directors of the Anglo Celt was handed over to the Ulster Council at their meeting in Monaghan by the Editor Edward O Hanlon. The old trophy presented in 1925 will remain in the possession of Cavan team captain Jim McDonnell who was the captain of the winning Cavan team in 1962. Sean Ferriter of Donegal or George Lavery of Down will as rival captains be striving to be the first to win the new trophy. Stewards are asked to be in their places not later than mid day with a record crowd expected. Bus parking will be at the Courthouse. Fair green Magnet Cinema and other parking facilities have been secured. Farmers along the route have offered their fields along the Clones Arva and Cootehill roads. It is expected that a crowd of over 30.000 will converge on Breffni Park where the Embankment will hold an estimated 10.000 spectators. Programmes will be sold at all entrances to the town by Oliver Plunkett’s Under 16 and De La Salle Under 14s who are on a generous commission. The programmes will be distributed on Saturday evening at Tom Fitzpatrick’s Solicitors Farnham Street. The minor game will proceed the senior game and will feature the same two teams Down and favourites Donegal the present Ulster League Champions.
B Nelson wins the Captain’s Owen McGovern’s prize at County Cavan Golf Club with 69 nett. Phil Lawlor Junior (9) was runner up while Jack Binchey with 61 had the best gross.
Corlurgan school is decorated in honour of Mrs John Crotty NT who is retiring after 40 years of distinguished service to the school. Father Peter Paul Galligan a past pupil and leading Cavan footballer on vacation from Australia made the presentation to his old teacher of a silver tea service suitably inscribed. Included in the overflow attendance were Fathers Joe Dolan Adm PJ Gargan AJ O Brien County Council and Frank Crowe Chairman of the organising committee.
Robert Simpson 18 Saint Patrick’s Terrace Cavan is appointed Unit officer Cavan branch Red Cross with Eileen Maloney as usual heading up the ladies’ section.
Francie Farrelly at the age of 20 returns home to visit his parents at 38 Saint Felim’s Place. Francie a member of the USA marines brings with him his wife and newly born child. Along with his brother Hubert Francis was a member of the CBSI troop and band.
Death of Peter McCabe Pullamore husband of Mary. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife and family. Funeral was large and representative at Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
August 3rd 1963 Record attendance at Down V Donegal Ulster Final in Cavan on a blistering hot day with Breffni Park unable to hold the crowds which occupied all of the fields at Creighan Rosculligan and Kilnavara with non paying fans who failed to gain admission to the ground. Upwards of 60,000 are believed to have travelled from the far reaches of Donegal and Down to a venue that was hopelessly inadequate and ill prepared.
Michael Jordan Wolfe Tone Street is pictured with his 20lbs 6 oz pike which won the PJ Lee Cup as the heaviest fish caught in the 1962-193 Season and sponsored by Cavan and District Tourism.
Sympathy is extended to Bishop Austin Quinn on the death of his brother Henry Quinn Millfield Armagh . He is survived by his brothers Patrick Arthur Bernard and Bishop Austin brothers wife and three children.
Fourth Ulster Championship for superb Down who outclassed a hopelessly nervous and poor Donegal 2-11 to 1-4 in one of the poorest Ulster Finals in living memory on a sweltering hot humid day before a record crowd of 36.000 spectators at hopelessly inadequate Breffni Park where even the much heralded embankment (Town Dump) went up in flames and had to be evacuated and spectators shepherded to safety by a very efficient Cavan Fire Brigade. Down were complete masters of a lack luster game where Donegal simply did not’ turn up’ and even the scoring of an early penalty by John Hannigan failed to whet the appetites of players totally overcome with 1st Ulster Final nerves. To make matters worse for their thousands of spectators Down won the Minor final beating a very strong and skillful Donegal with a last minute goal 4-6 to 2-11 after Donegal led at the interval by 2-6 to 1-3. They showed some wonderful skills but ran into trouble by over elaboration and the hot weather and big wide pitch took its toll on the Donegal stamina. Padraig McFlynn President of the Ulster Council presented the magnificent Anglo Celt Cup to George Lavery captain of the Down team after the game. Down scorers Brian Johnston 1-2 Paddy Doherty 1-1 Sean O Neill 0-4 Val Kane 0-2 James and Dan McCartan 0-1 each. Donegal replied per John Hannigan 1-0 penalty Cormac Breslin 0-2 Frankie McFeeley and Sean Ferriter 0-1 each. Most Rev Dr James Moynagh Bishop of Calabar former Cavan and Mullahoran star footballer threw in the ball. Because of the warm weather Cavan town pubs and restaurants were packed all day to full capacity while Virginia was busier than a normal Show day and Cootehill busier than the full week end Ulster Fleadh held in the town recently. According to the Anglo Celt the Ulster Council are committed to playing two out of every six Ulster finals in Cavan!
Monaghan Town show their class trashing Cavan Town 6-0 in the Duncan Cup at Villa Park Clones. Cavan were in the game up to half time but capitulated after Gene Cullivan missed a penalty which would have put them in the lead. Cavan will now play Kilmore at the latter’s venue next week.
Five invalids booked on the forthcoming Oblate Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Organizers Peggy Willock Surgical Hospital and Nellie Gargan ‘The Ritz Bar’ need funds and each donor will be remembered in a novena of Masses in Lourdes.
Death of Elizabeth Cusack Wolfe Tone Street only a short time in Cavan where she came after the recent death of her husband 9 years ago. The family were natives of Killymeehan Stradone . They were extremely well known and popular over a wide area. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan was large and representative. Burial later in Drung cemetery.
Father Ray Brady recently ordained priest and son of Maurice and Kay Brady Upper Main Street is appointed Curate in Ballinaglera county Leitrim.
Sale of the century as Tom Clarke Cathedral Road buys ‘Fortview’ on 14 acres of land at Farnham Road for £3.820. The property belonged to the late AM Mee for many years.
August 10th 1963 Cavan Urban Council Garden Competition Zone A P McGrath Saint Phelim’s Place . Zone B William Sheridan 13 Saint Brigid’s Terrace each receive £5.
Niall Walsh Clerical Officer Cavan County Council is appointed Town Clerk Buncrana county Donegal. Native of Kingscourt Niall joined the Local Government Services in 1954. Prominent member of Cavan Golf Club and Cavan Musical Society. His marriage to Gertie McDonald Tower Hamlet takes place on September 12th 1964.Pictured are four generations of an old distinguished Cavan family the Johnston’s Wolfe Tone Street. Alice Mooney is pictured with her grand daughter Elizabeth Mooney daughter Mary and great grand daughter June on June’s 1st birthday. Elizabeth is widow of the late Patrick Johnston a Labour member and Chairman of Cavan Urban Council for many years.
On a wet day in July the casual staff employed to prepare Breffni Park for the Ulster Final are pictured hard at work. Terry Weir Bill Allen Harry Donegan Jimmy McKeown Peter Gaffney Simon Buckley Barney Connolly Mickey Reilly Tommy Owens Charles Maguire James O Brien and Mickey O Brien.
Death of John J Fitzpatrick Jersey City aged 59 suddenly. He was son of Francis Fitzpatrick Breffni Terrace. He was an Engineer in Jersey city with the Board of Education. He emigrated from Cavan 39 years ago. He served in the American Navy for over 30 years. He fought in both the Atlantic and Pacific during World War 2 and later served as a New York State Trooper. He was brother of the legendary Joey ‘Bendy’ Fitzpatrick College Street. His sister died in Jersey city in January.
Forty members of Cavan Boy Scouts leave for the annual camp in Mornington county Meath with John Donohoe and Father Torlac O Reilly in charge of the party.
John McCaffrey Barney Connolly and Tom Lyons on his annual holiday from New York catch an amazing 20 dozen perch in three hours fishing on the River Erne.
Birth of Victor Fagan at Bangor Hospital son of Arthur Solicitor and member of Cavan UDC. His wife is Winnie nee Johnston.
Death of John J O Reilly a native of Drumcrave who emigrated to the USA in 1928. He is survived by two sons Sean and Kevin and last visited Ireland in 1933. He possessed a picture of the school dated 1924. Funeral in America.
August 17th 1963 Onslow Bredin moves in to clear the way for the erection of six houses opposite the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan at a place known as ‘Cathedral Corner. Onslow stated that all of the houses apart from one are all pre sold.
Joan O Hanlon wins the Lady President’s Prize (Dorie Smith) at Cavan Golf Club. Jean McCormick wins the hidden prize in section A while Mrs PA Farrelly wins section B Maureen McDonald had the best gross.
Mullahoran beat Virginia Blues the defending champions to claim a place in the Cavan senior football final 12 points to 0-3. The teams were tied at 0-2 each at the interval. Mullahoran scored ten points in the second half without reply. Simon Deignan exerted his authority as referee in a very able manner. Danny and John Brady Connie Halton Padraic Harton Jim Brady Tom Smith and Phil McGuiness at centre field outstanding for the winners who now play Bailieborough in the county final.
Down play Dublin in the all Ireland semi final and the winners will play Galway who disposed of the reigning champions Kerry in their semi final.
Francis Garvey and Patsy Lee top the honours lists at Saint Patrick’s College Leaving Certificate results. Both are past students of De La Salle Cavan. Others to figure prominently include Ray Dunne Dermot Burke George Crowe Paddy Smallhorne Peter Pritchard Gussy Crowe and Terry Brady.
Grade 3 Royal Irish Academy of Music 1st Mary Mansfield Farnham Road Bernadette Smith Farnadolly. Grade 2 Manix McKenna Lily McKenna Rita Hill Bernard Galligan and Marian Galligan.
Death of Hugh McGurk Kelly’s Terrace at the age of 81. He was a founder and director of McGurks Building Contractors Cavan. He was an outstanding footballer and brother of the famous Mick who led Cavan in their first All Ireland semi final at Clonturk Park Dublin 1892 when they were beaten by Dublin team ‘Young Irelanders’. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Cavan Gael’s formed a guard of honour while Father PJ Gargan officiated at both the removal and funeral.
Nora CP Fallon County Hospital Castlebar is appointed Assistant Matron at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn.
The ‘Great Train Robbery’ when a gang of at least 15 masked and armed men held up the mail train at Cheddington Bucks escaping with over £1 million in notes.
Audrey Richmond daughter of Harry and Iris Dublin Road is awarded a scholarship to the Royal School tenable for five years.
Sport’s Centre team beat Cootehill 10-2 at the Cootehill tennis club. Dermot Burke and Dermot Healy beat P Trenier and L Cagney 5-7 Gene McCusker and C Carthy beat B Shiels and G O Donohoe 6-1 Malachy Elliott and Mickey Breslin beat M Smith and D Lennon 6-0 Moya Maloney and Frances Sullivan beat B Whelan and S Gunn 6-0 Brian Gaffney and Lorraine McCarren beat S Trenier and M Whelan 6-4.
August 24th 1963 Mrs R Browne Clonogonnell wins two 1st prizes for home made creamery butter at Oldcastle Show where the famous Iris Kellett is pictured on ‘Cinderella’ in the confined grade b jumping competition.
Ten thousand farmers block all access to Athlone to protest against the continuing loss of income and emigration among the farming population. Cars lorries and buses are caught up in the traffic jam as one person in a small family car tried to pass through the chaos the car and occupants were lifted off the road and deposited on a side street by a group of protesting farmers.
Death of Joseph Coyle Drumullen and late of Belturbet. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Patrick’s Church Drumcor to the adjoining cemetery.
Father Paddy Coyle Lourdes AC Drogheda is the winner of the six mile cross country classic run during the Gymkhana . Eamonn Tully Laragh AC and Peter Paul Reilly Laragh AC were second and third. The winner and runner up received cups while third received a medal.
In a thriller played at Breffni Park Lacken and Drumalee draw in Junior Division 2 Final 3-6 to 1-12. Tadhg McCarthy at full forward for Lacken was man of the match giving a torrid time to Sean Woods the Drumalee full back all afternoon. Two well engineered goals by the outstanding Paddy Lyons gave Drumalee a very fortunate draw. Aidan Brady George Crowe in defence Thomas McKiernan and Brendan Donohoe in attack starred for an impressive Lacken outfit. Tommy Molloy Seamus Reilly and Raymond Carroll in defence for Drumalee while Frankie Walsh Michael Smith and the outstanding Paddy Lyons shone in attack for the Cavan town team. Drumalee led by 1-4 to 0-6 at half time but played second fiddle to an impressive Lacken in the second half until seven minutes from the end Paddy Lyons scored a brilliant individual goal and on the stroke of full time placed Brian Gaffney to blast home the equalising goal.
Dublin beat Ulster Champions Down 2-11 to 0-7 to qualify for the All Ireland final. A whirlwind start and outstanding display in the first half sealed the issue for the Metropolitans. Scorers for Dublin Mickey Whelan 0-6 Dessie ‘Snitchy’ Ferguson 1-1 Brian McDonald 1-0 John Timmons 0-2 Des Foley and Simon Behan 0-1 each. Scorers for a lacklustre Down Sean O Neill 0-3 Paddy Doherty 0-2 Joe Lennon and James McCartan 0-1 each.
Thieves break into Petrol Pump attendants office at Tractamotors causing extensive damage to the hut and stealing £11 worth of cigarettes. The cash takings which were secured within the same box and locked by Jackie Fitzpatrick attendant before going off duty at 11 PM was not taken.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Jim Logue Kilnavara wife of Anglo Celt staff photographer Jim ‘ Flash’ Logue on the death of her mother Mrs Quinn on Wednesday last.
Cavan Open Tennis Michael Buchanan beat Harry Elliott 4-6 6-2 6-3 to win the men’s singles. Frances Sullivan and Moya Maloney beat Anne Sullivan and Ann Leonard. H Elliott and Loraine McCarren beat C Carthy and Helen Gaffney 6-1 6-1. The trophies and prizes were presented to the winners by Mary McCormick daughter of the proprietor Tommy McCormick at a well attended and enjoyable social in the hall later.
August 31st 1963 Mary Josephine Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Smith Ballyhaise qualifies as an SRN at Lambeth Hospital London.
Inspired by man of the match Pat Clarke Bailieborough beat Crosserlough to qualify for the senior championship final on a score of 1-5 to 0-7 at Breffni Park. The two even teams were tied on 1-3 to 0-6 at the interval.
Butlersbridge Carnival opens for a dancing bonanza for three weeks with a monster draw for £10 on the opening night. Mighty Avons Skyrockets Magnificent 7 The Kings Telstar’s Donie Collins Grafton and Jack Ruane will supply the music to the thousands of dancers who will be admitted with a discount of 20% if they check in before 9 o clock from Sunday September 1st to 22nd September 1963. General admission is 5/-.
Death of the very popular well known Kathleen Bell in Dublin. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs James Kelly Connolly Street and for many years she ran the famous ‘Arch Café’ opposite Bridge Street Corner. Her husband Thomas was an architect and engineer with Belfast Corporation. She is survived by one son Ronnie and a daughter Pauline Coffey 3 brothers and 3 sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Church of the Holy Child Swords Road with burial later in Ballgriffin cemetery.
Dominic Twoomey son of Sergeant and Mrs Twoomey James Mansfield son of Mr and Mrs JP Mansfield County Engineer Rock Cross Jimmy McCormack son of Tommy and Maisie Tullac Mongan and Padraig Goodman son of Frank and Maura Earlsvale Road are awarded scholarships to Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. Jimmy McCormack is the third member of his family to win County Council scholarships as Eamonn and Paddy are already students in Saint Patrick’s College.
September 7th 1963 Cavan Vintner’s Association lead the outcry at the turning off of the Shantemon water supply at 11 o clock each night. An embattled County Manager Dermot McCarthy tells the Urban Council that the disruption is on account of essential annual cleaning of the filters which are stuffed with algae and this job can only be done when the water is tuned off. Some of the Councillors doubted his word until he produced two samples one filtered and a green gluey substance which was the unfiltered sample. The Council quickly changed their tune. Tenders for the building of 13 houses in Swellan are opened with Eamonn Galligan Ballinagh quoting £33,157 James Bredin and Sons Cavan £28,856 which works out at £2,200 per house . The County Manager remarks that prices have gone up as the 34 houses in Tullac Mongan cost the Council only £38.000 10 years ago..
Owen Roe Hurling Club beat Cootehill 3-00 to 2-2 in a hurling challenge at Breffni Park after Cootehill had led by 2-2 to 1-0 at the interval. Best for Owen Roe were Danny O Kelly Sean Walsh goal S McCormack S Bennett Raymond Carroll Patsy Lee and the Lyons brothers. Brother Cyril was referee.
Noel Cusack Bunnoe is among the first to secure honours in the Inter Certificate at Kilnacrott Abbey.
Cavan Senior Final ends in a crescendo of excitement as Bailieborough and Mullahoran play out a draw 1-6 each. Pat Clarke man of the match rescued Bailieborough with a fantastic goal just 11 minutes from the end and the east Cavan side were on the attack from there until the finish with Mullahoran hanging on to the ropes. Former Mullahoran great Bishop Patrick Moynagh threw in the ball to start a thrilling and exciting final. Tomsie Smith at centre field and John and Jim Brady kept Mullahoran hopes alive with an heroic display of defending as Bailieboro strove might and main to get the winning score. Martin Kelly was by far the best forward on the Bailieboro team and threatened danger every time he gained possession. In a adverse weather conditions Crosserlough beat Maghera 2-11 to 2-2 in the Minor Final which was the curtain raiser at well attended but damp Breffni Park. Crosserlough led by 2-6 to 2-2 at the interval. Scorers for Crosserlough Tony Brady 1-6 Des Boylan 1-0 Mickey /Cusack 0-2 O Brady C Brady and F McKiernan 0-1 each. Referee Fintan Tierney maintained control all through and was a very fair and efficient official.
Cavan Gaels beat Butlersbridge 2-9 to 3-5 in a junior challenge at Breffni Park. Jim Simpson was outstanding in the Cavan Gael's goal while Jim McDonnell Jack McEntee Tony McConnell Jackie Sheridan and Philip Murray were outstanding for the Cavan Gael's Ken Browne Ray Dunne Con Smith starred for the visitors. Scorers Jack McEntee 1-0 Sean Galligan 1-0 Philip Murray 0-5 Jackie Sheridan 0-3 and Tommy Monaghan 0-1.Mickey Walsh Drumalee was an excellent referee.
Philip Fitzsimmons John J Cusack James J O Reilly Oliver Kelly Andrew McEntee Sean Kellegher Raymond Carroll Brendan Harvey are some of the familiar names in Saint Pat’s Inter Cert roll of honour.
Sean Walsh is pictured with his wife May and boatman Willie Hynes after swimming Lough Corrib on Sunday travelling the five miles from Headford to Knock Ferry Quay . Conditions were cold but the lake was calm. Sean’s next swim is an attempt on Galway Bay. He has already swam Lough Sheelin two ways Carlingford Lough and Sean is coached by well known Enniskillen and Belfast swimmer Jack McCelland.
Patrick Lee son of Phil and Ellen Lee Ashe Street is awarded a university scholarship on the results of his leaving certificate at Saint Patrick’s College. Patsy is an outstanding hurler and athlete and is a past pupil of the De La Salle Cavan.
Death of the legendary MJ Canon O Sullivan PP Saint Aloysius Parish Roby Liverpool brother of Kathleen O Sullivan and a native of Ballylongford county Kerry. He was noted as a builder of schools community centres presbyteries and churches and raised over £250, 000 for his building schemes in recent years.
Sympathy is extended to Peter Mullen on the death of his brother in law Garda Sergeant Andrew O Shea Newtownforbes county Longford after a very short illness.
Brenda Scott daughter of Willie and Mrs Scott Moynehall is awarded a Cavan County Council 5 year scholarship to Loreto College Cavan.
Death of Patrick J Kiernan Raheny Dublin. Played with Dublin in 1924, he later played with Cavan in 1925 and was a member of the famous side who just lost to Kerry in the epic semi final of 1925 in Tralee. He won an All Ireland with Dublin in 1924 and later played with Wexford. While stationed in Cavan as a Garda he played with Rory O Moore’s Belturbet. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killester with burial in Saint Fintan’s Cemetery Sutton where the celebrant was Rev Michael Noonan Saint Mary’s College Knockbeg. He is survived by his wife Brigid sons Patrick Donal and John Kiernan and daughters Mrs E Noonan and Mrs M Lenihan two sisters F Doran and K Hamill.
September 14th 1963 Rainfall in August 1963 amounted to 4.00 inches on 23 rainy days- heaviest .97 on the 23rd August. Rainfall in August 1962 amounted to 5.05 on 22 rainy days.
His Grace Most Rev Dr John Heenan Archbishop of Liverpool is appointed Archbishop of Westminster. His enthronement will take place on the 27th of September 1963.
Donegal are a bogey team for Cavan as they flop once again 2-8 to 0-5 in the Final of the Dr McKenna Cup in Breffni Park. Donegal’s first ever major trophy, the cup was presented to Sean Ferriter captain after the game by Padraig McFlynn President of the Ulster Council. Donegal led at the interval by 1-4 to Cavan’s 0-3. Outstanding displays by Jack McEntee who was ‘deadly’ from placed balls on his debut Danny Brady Mullahoran John Reilly Cross in goals and Tom Maguire at full back. Ray Carolan Tony Morris acquitted themselves and Pat Clarke was a hard working forward with no support. Cavan played so poorly that PJ O Neill remarks that “Donegal had nothing to beat as Cavan sunk to an undistinguished low”!
Gráinne Blessing Mary Smith Katherine Swarbrigg Teresa McGauran Frances Sullivan Gráinne Boylan are among the honours at Loreto College Cavan Inter Cert results.
Death of well known Cavan Republican Patrick Brady ‘Cavan House’ Quiet unassuming man he was a notable Republican and fought in the War of Independence and later in the Civil War on the Republican side. The house was a well known hide out for gunmen on the run and was raided on a regular basis by both the British Army and RIC. He had a great interest in gaelic games and played with Cavan Slashers in his younger days. Despite the fact that he was an amputee he never let it get him down and Patrick was a familiar figure taking the sun and talking to friends as he sat on the steps of the Cavan House. He is survived by a brother in America aunt nephews nieces relatives and friends. Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid’s Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Jimmy Finlay son of James and Rose Finlay 14 Abbey Street is professed a brother of the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis at Annaghdown County Galway. He is now known as Brother Boniface.
Sympathy is extended to Margaret Smith Newsagent Bridge Street on the death of her cousin Eileen Magee a native of Arva in Halifax Yorkshire England.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Gerry Hunt and PD Maloney E/W Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold.
Meeting organised for Protestant Hall with a view to forming a Badminton Club in the town.
Cavan Fair very good supply with prices in the horse and pony section down by £2-€3. Cattle yearlings £34-40 two year olds £48-52 three year olds £55-65 springers £50-75 mincers £20-30 working horses £40-45 ponies £35-40 knackers £40-50 donkies £7-15 carrying sows £25-30 bonhams £10-14
The Anglo Celt will increase to six pence from the next issue.
September 21st 1963 County Manager Dermot McCarthy hooks a trout on Sheelin containing a neatly folded £1 note. Later he caught three more fish weighing from 1 ½ to 3 lbs.
Bishop William Conway at the age of 50 is appointed by Pope Paul VI to succeed Cardinal John Dalton the late Archbishop of Armagh. Outstanding scholar and churchman he will be enthrone in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh on Wednesday 25th September in a ceremony to be carried live on BBC1 and RTE.
Queen Elizabeth of England is expecting her 4th child 15 years after the birth of son and heir Charles. Princess Anne is now 13.
Bailieboro without Gabriel Kelly married on Saturday and clerical students Felim and Martin Kelly are decisively beaten by Mullahoran 1-10 to 0-3 with gate receipts amounting to £430 in the senior county final at Breffni Park. Mullahoran were without the services of Jim Brady Paddy Smith and Tomsie Smith all clerical students. Mullahoran were a completely different entity in this replay and outclassed the East Cavan side from the start leading by 0-5 to 0-2 at half time. Scorers for Mullahoran Danny Brady 1-0 P Kiernan 0-3 Padraic Harten 0-2 P McGuinness 0-2 and PJ Brady 0-1. In the curtain raiser Butlersbridge beat Mountnuggent 0-11 to 1-6 in the county junior semi final. In a game full of fervour and vigour with great football and combination play from two very evenly matched sides. Butlersbridge led by 0-8 to 0-1 after playing with the strong fresh wind. Gerry Healy was outstanding in goals John Sheanon Terry Smith and Mickey Reilly were rock solid in the full back line. Con Smith gave an exhibition of catching and kicking at midfield ably assisted by the tall mobile youthful Ray Dunne. John Cusack Kevin Smith Ken Browne and Tom Sheridan were always dangerous when they had the ball. Scorers for the Bridge John Cusack 0-6 Tommy Smith Kevin Smith and Tom Sheridan 0-1 each. Referee Phil Brady Castleblayney. Team Gerry Healy Mickey Reilly Terry Smith John Sheanon M Reilly E Reilly Benny Henry Ray Dunne Con Smith Tom Sheridan Kevin Smith Tommy Smith Brian Myles Ken Browne and Johnny Cusack. Subs Eamonn Reilly for Ray Dunne and Dunne for Eamonn Reilly. Butlersbridge will now play Killinkere in the Junior Final on the 29th of September at Breffni Park.
Rev WJ Fletcher is installed as Presbyterian Minister in Cavan after a tumultuous send off from Mount Mellick where he spent the last 25 years. Oliver J Flanagan TD led the tributes to Mr and Mrs Fletcher and family and a party led by Oliver Flanagan travelled from Mount Mellick to attend the installation in Cavan. Oliver Flanagan said that “as prison chaplain in Portlaoise Mr Fletcher’s words of advice and encouragement had set many a young man up for the rest of his life and most of them never strayed again. The Fletchers were popular with all classes and creeds”.
Death of the legendary James ‘Jimmy’ Fitzpatrick of the Mill Rock. For many years Jimmy was Water Works Caretaker with Cavan UDC. He was a wonderful character giving to exaggeration on a grand scale and never caught a fish less than ten pounds weight. He was an outstanding member of the old Foresters Brass and Reed Band and later played the fife with the famous Labour Band. He was an outstanding coarse angler and his company was much sought after in McGinnity’s and before that in John Moore’s. A wonderful story teller he never used foul language to embellish his story and could always deliver the punch line in his own easy going dry humour with telling effect. Keen GAA fan Jimmy witnessed Cavan winning all of their 5 All Ireland titles and travelled all over the country supporting the boys in blue. He was a playing member of Cavan Slashers playing in goals for the town team at the turn of the century. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Cullies cemetery with Father PJ McManus officiating.
Apostolic Worker’s exhibition in the Poor Clare Convent will be opened by the Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn. The society has been totally overhauled and reorganised in the Diocese and town and now boasts six new branches this year. Forty three sets of altar vestments altar linen etc on display and all will be sent to the foreign missions.
Death of Margaret Smith Francis Street former national teacher in Killycannon NS Lower Lavey. Highly popular she came to live in the town some time ago. She is survived by one brother and two sisters to whom deep sympathy is extended. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Dympna’s Church Upper Lavey to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Maud Bennett College Street. She was daughter of the late John well known GNR worker. She is survived by a brother and sister.
Howell competition at Cavan Bridge Club is won by Cyril Arnold.
Meeting in the Ulster Arms Hotel Cavan to reform the Saint Louis Monaghan Past Pupils Union.
September 28th 1963 Muriel Doherty wins the Loreto College Past Pupils Union annual golf competition at County Cavan Golf Club. Kathleen Morgan was the runner up and Margaret English had the best gross. Molly Finegan had the best first 9 and Maureen McDonald won the special prize.
Dublin spring the surprise of the year when defeating Galway to win the All Ireland Senior football Final 1-9 to 0-10. A young Galway team ran Dublin ragged for more than ¾ of the game but did not convert their chances while Dublin every time they gained possession took every opportunity that presented. Scorers for Dublin Mickey Whelan 0-5 John Timmons 0-2 Gerry Davy 1-0 Brian McDonald and Des Ferguson 0-1 each. For Galway Mattie McDonagh 0-5 Cyril Dunne 0-2 John Keenan 0-2 and Seamus Leydon 0-1.
Multi objection by Drumalee to Killinkere who beat them in the county Junior Semi Final delays the playing of the Junior Championship Final against Butlersbridge.
The Dominican Fathers conduct the men and women’s mission in Cavan. Rev Father Pollock OP Bergin and O Brien are the preachers.
Death of Elizabeth Johnston 10 Wolfe Tone Street. She was widow of the well known Patrick Johnston Labour member of Cavan UDC for many years. She was mother of John Johnston well know referee and double All Ireland minor footballer with Cavan. She was extremely popular and very well known over a wide area. She is survived by her sons daughters grandchildren and one great grandchild June Maguire. Father AB McGrath officiated at the extremely large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club President Dr BT Cullen Captain H Carthy Secretary Kathleen Sullivan Treasurer Maureen McDonald. Committee Dermot Morgan Dr PD Maloney Jim Leonard and H Ryan.
Kathleen Keogan daughter of Mr and Mrs Keogan Hibernian Bank will give a beauty consultation and fashion lecture in association with Bri Nylon in the Ulster Arms Hotel next Tuesday immediately after the Mission. Kathleen was educated at Saint Louis Convent in Monaghan where she took the lead role in the annual school musicals. She starred in Patience with Joe Connolly in the 1962 production of Patience by Cavan Musical Society.
Badminton club revived in Cavan with Chairman Norman Cinnamond Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Eamon Loughran. Practice in the Protestant Hall each Tuesday and Thursday from 7-11:30 pm.
Death of the very popular Kathleen Whelan Church Street at Lisdarn Hospital. Native of Drumhanny Mohill county Leitrim, she was a member of one of the best known and highly respected professional families in the midlands. She was ill for some years and bore her sickness with customary courage and fortitude. She was a frequent visitor to the nearby Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan and contributed generously to the construction costs and upkeep of the church. She is survived by her mother 10 brothers and 3 sisters B rigid and Eileen with whom she was in business and Mary Connolly MPSI 58 Main Street. Father AB McGrath officiated at the removal and funeral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
October 5th 1963 Combined TV and radio license is now £5 an increase of £1 while the radio license cost £1-5-0 and increase of five shillings.
According to the members of Cavan Urban Council ‘The town is polluted with beggars’ who are annoying people by calling personally or sitting on the streets begging. If prosecuted they are never punished with the POA being applied on each occasion by District Justice Gilvarry.
Death of Sarah Jane Curran Kilmore in Lisburn. She is survived by her husband sons daughters and a very large circle of friends.
Death of Mary Leatham at Saint Felim’s Hospital. She was widow of Patrick Kilnaglere Butlersbridge. She was very well known and highly respected in the community. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in Saint Aidan’s Church with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
English anglers Don Stockton and Sam Hotckins take over 3 ½ cwt fish mostly rudd and bream in Killykeen in one day. Bill Harley and Sam Hotckkins took 27 pike in one day during their week long stay in Cavan according to Hugh Gough Secretary Cavan Tourist Association.
Rev Brother Gerald CSSR formerly Gerry Kinsella Saint Peter’s Rectory Toronto Canada. He is son of Edward and Elizabeth nee Reilly Tullac Mongan Cavan and is home on holiday from Canada for six weeks.
October 12th 1963 After undergoing an operation for prostate cancer Harold McMillan announces his retirement as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party at the annual British Conservative Party Conference in Blackpool. His resignation has been accepted by Queen Elizabeth. The announcement was read to the stunned delegates by Lord Hume.
Hickey’s of Cavan open their super luxurious custom built butcher’s shop on the site of the old Tweedy Acheson’s Main Street Cavan (Manor Chemists). Joseph Hickey a native of Mullingar opened his first butcher’s shop in Cavan in 1900. They are now ironically Cavan’s oldest business in the newest and most up to day premises in the town. Harry J O Connell was the Architect of this superbly designed premises. The cold room is 2.000 cubic feet of cold space which can hold 40 sides of beef and 40 lambs. All the refrigeration was carried out by George F Treacy Phone Cavan 200. Design and painting in Poraflex multicolour by Harry Jenkins and sons ‘Capua’ Swellan Phone 231. The contractors were Smith and Brady building contractors Ballyhaise.
Phil Lee and Paul Caffrey present the long awaited 8 tier objection to Killinkere being awarded the Cavan Junior Semi Final at a packed meeting in the Town Hall. Killinkere were represented by John Sheridan and B Ryan. In a smoke filled side room the meeting dragged on until the early hours but TP O Reilly Chairman having heard all the arguments and counter arguments said that he was satisfied that the result stood and urged the delegates to unite behind the decision to have the county Junior Final between Butlersbridge and Killinkere played immediately.
Sister Mary De Sales Richmond Hill Leeds celebrates the golden jubilee of her profession. She was formerly Annie McCabe Ballyhaise her sister Mary also an Oblate of Mary Immaculate nun celebrated her golden jubilee only last year. They are both sisters of Mrs Margaret Cullen Saint Anne’s Cathedral Road with whom they always spend their holidays.
Michael O Sullivan accountant at the Munster and Leinster Bank is appointed Bank Manager of the branch. Dennis Condon a native of Cork and presently in the Westport branch is promoted to teller at the Cavan branch.
Tony McConnell Parnell Park Navan and son of Jack and Alice McConnell 2 Ashe Street and a clerical officer with Meath County Council passes his final exams as a Secretary of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Ireland.
Surgeon Bertie Cullen continues his great form fishing for Ireland in the International at Lough Conn catching the heaviest bag of fish-six trout weighing 3lbs 14 ozs winning the Laverty Cup with Father PJ Gargan 3rd.
Cavan CYMS 1963 President James McCormick Vice Chairman Eamon Malone Treasurer Paddy O Reilly Secretary Sean Galligan Committee Joe O Rourke Benny Cafferty John McCaffrey and Jimmy Finlay.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard E/W Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
Presentation of an inscribed cigarette lighter to Dr PJ Watters from the members of Cavan Red Cross at an enjoyable social in the Ulster Arms Hotel!
October 19th 1963 President De Velera pays a visit to The Holy Rosary Sisters Killeshandra accompanied by Captain Houlihan his Aide De Comp and Paddy Smith the Minister for Agriculture. He was there to visit his old friend Sister M Coleman who spent 20 years in Nigeria but is suffering from bad health. Benediction was later celebrated in the Convent Chapel where the sisters presented the President with an ivory statue of Our Lady by an African artist as a souvenir of his visit. At a celebratory luncheon best wishes were extended to the President on his 81st birthday.
Death of Kate O Rourke relict of James former Sexton of Saint Aidan’s Butlersbridge. She was known for her piety and extreme charity. She is survived by 4 sons and 4 daughters. Her daughter Sister Mary Vincent OSF was home on holiday for a few weeks and only returned to Illinois last Sunday. Sympathy is extended to his sorrowing family relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church to Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Michael O Callaghan ‘Sliabh Mhuire’ on the death of her sister Mrs Bridget Smith in Capetown South Africa.
Paddy King a native of Laragh and returning from England to his native county to set up a dental practice pays £3.650 for A H Smith’s Jeweller’s opposite the Farnham Hotel at public auction in the Farnham where PN Smith had carriage and Tom Fitzpatrick acted for the purchaser.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Mansfield and Jean McCormick E/W Mr and Mrs H Carthy.
The weather man at Kevitt Castle reports only 2.69 inches of rain on 18 wet days in September 1963 as compared to a more normal 7.38 inches on 23 wet days in September 1962.
A very young looking Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll is pictured at the College of Technology Bolton Street Dublin where PJ Hillery the Minister of Education made a courtesy call to inspect the latest technologies now being utilised in the print media sponsored by the Dublin Vocational Education Committee. Sean is an apprentice printer with Cavan’s Anglo Celt.
October 26th 1963 Cavan County Council are carrying out major road works on the main Dublin Road incorporating the part of the Green Lake and skirting Brady’s public house at Tierquin.
Cavan scores a creditable 77 in the Tidy Town’s Competition coming second to Fermoy who scored 78 in Category C.
Harvest Thanksgiving Service in Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan with Rev JT Carson BA Trinity Presbyterian Church Bangor giving the key address.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Surgeon Cullen and brother in law Doctor Martin E/W Maureen McDonald and Dermot Morgan.
Lynam’s Dart Club on the corner of Bridge Street and Abbey Street. Chairman Johnny Walsh UDC Vice Chairman M Duffy Secretary C Keogh Treasure Michael Lynam. Committee George Leinster T Murray Paddy Lee Pat Johnston John Johnston Roger Loonam B West and Tommy Walsh.
Death of the legendary Tom Crowe Kilnavara at the age of 62 at his residence. He was a native of Coolbawn Corlesmore and was a member of one of the best known and highly respected families in county Cavan. He was an outstanding footballer with Cavan Slashers and Cavan county team winning a Junior All Ireland in 1927 when Cavan beat Kildare in Breffni Park Cavan. He was a regular on the Cavan team from 1927 and was on the team beaten by Kildare in the All Ireland semi final of 1931. He was an outstanding member of the Cavan panel and when the boy wonder Patsy Lynch Cavan’s full back was injured in the All Ireland Final of 1933. Tom stepped into the breach playing an outstanding part in Cavan and Ulster’s first All Ireland Senior title win. He was a sub again in 1935. He won three county senior medals with Cavan Slashers 1927 1930 and 1931. He toured America with the all conquering Cavan team of 1934. He had a terrific physique and had great loyalty to his club mates being a club man first and county man later. Indeed this loyalty probably cost his the starting place on the county team but he was a wonderful giant to spring from the bench and won many a game for Cavan. He was gentle as a child off the field but fiercesome strong and competitive on the pitch. He was a well known pig dealer throughout the midland known for his decency integrity and good judgement. He was also a farmer and farmed his land at Kilnavara. For some years he operated a highly successful butcher’s shop in Bridge Street before retiring due to pressure of work. He is survived by his six sons Tom Brian Niall Colm Oliver and Derek two daughters Eileen P Smith (Patsy) and Ursula O Dowd Shercock two brothers and four sisters. Cavan Gael's formed a guard of honour walking on both sides of the hearse along with the survivors of the All Ireland winning teams of thirty years ago who carried the coffin into and later out of the church. The Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass with burial later in Cullies.
November 2nd 1963 Taoiseach Sean Lemass attends celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of Paddy Smith TD being elected to Dail Eireann in 1923 in the Farnham Hotel. An inscribed silver tray and decanter of Waterford crystal presented to Paddy while his gracious wife was presented with a bouquet of flowers.
The O Gorman children of Eddie and May Gorman publican and auctioneer Upper Main Street and Earlsvale House draw a horse in the Cambridgeshire Sweep winning £40 each for Gregory 6 Marie 7 John Charles 8. The ticket was sold by Hugh McDermott Stradone uncle of Eddie senior’s right hand man Francis McDermott.
First ever Anglo Celt Staff Dance in the Town Hall on Friday 8th November 1963. Music by Mick Delahaunty . Spot prizes every dance, hall tastefully decorated and a record crowd expected.
Cavan Gael’s although a lot younger and lighter outwit and eventually outplay Cornafean in the Senior Divisional Final 3-8 to 2-4 at Breffni Park. The Gael’s led by 1-3 to 1-2 at the interval. Scorers for the Cavan Gael's Terry Smith 1-3 Gerard Carroll 1-2 Philip Murray 0-2 Eamonn Brady 1-0 and Jack McEntee 0-1. Patrick Gaffney was man of the match Hugo Cafferty was immense in defence ably assisted by Tony McConnell and Colm Smith with excellent support from Paddy Duffy and Eamonn McGovern. Jack McEntee and PJ Carroll ensured that the Gael’s held sway at centre field.
Tommy Kelly pictured was the star of the Owen Roe hurling team who beat county champions Cootehill Celtic in the Cavan Hurling League. Tommy is a native of Galway and a well known clerk in Cavan Post Office.
The Smith Group continue to make business headlines throughout the land as Con A Smith continues to add assets and branches to the garage enterprise as well as spearheading industrial development in his native Cavan and Dublin. Con P Smith opened his first garage in Cavan in 1931 he specialised in the Morris and Austin range. He came into his own after World War 2 and succeeded in building up a thriving enterprise. His son Con A joined the firm in 1955 and the rest is history as they embarked on rebuilding Ferguson tractors supplying all of Ireland Britain and even Germany with a high class article at an affordable price. In 1957 they acquired White’s Automobile Company in Ballina which was one of the biggest dealership’s in the West of Ireland. In 1961 the Company re located to Dublin where the company continued to expand building up the biggest network of ESSO and Shell dealerships until now with over 20 branches employing over 750 people. They are importers and assemblers of Renault cars at their plant in Wexford and have branches in Athy Ballina Cavan Castlebar Castleblayney Carrick on Shannon Dundalk Loughrea Limerick Naas Navan Tuam Lucan Chapelizod Dolphin’s Barn Parkgate Street Phibsboro Newland’s Cross and Merrion Road. They specialise in the sale of Renault and Austin products.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard E/W Liam Bogue and Mattie Corcoran.
Kathleen Brady Town Hall Street will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Club in the Ulster Arms next Tuesday.
Behey Social Club meeting in Behey Hall next Monday at 9 pm.
November 9th 1963 Siobhan Logue daughter of Anglo Celt staff photographer Jim ‘Flash’ Logue is pictured with a turnip weighing 31 ½ lbs standing 3 foot 7 ½ inches dug by Michael J Dolan Vocational Teacher ‘Sunnyside House’ Snugboro Ballyconnell.
Rainfall was 3.58 inches on 24 wet days in October 1963. The rainfall in October 1962 was only 1.88 inches on 11 rainy days.
Fans throng Middle Abbey Street and O Connell Street following the Beatles’ concerts in the Adelphi Cinema, Cars are overturned and more than a dozen people mostly young girls are rushed to hospital as the Beatles make their escaped in an ‘Evening Herald’ van.
Delay in playing of Junior Championship Final continues as Drumalee carry their protest to the Central Council of the GAA after the Ulster Council upheld the decision of Cavan County Board of GAA to order the playing of the game between the finalists Butlersbridge and Killinkere.
Cavan Show final notice “all monies outstanding or owed to the Society should be forwarded to AM Smith Solicitor Church Street not later than the 15th of November to assist in the winding up of the Association which was first incorporated in 1900”.
Father Joe Dolan assisted by Father PJ Gargan officiates at the visitation and rosary in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry .The Benediction was imparted in the Church to the very large congregation.
Susan Smith age 2 ½ is struck by a car at Connolly Street during the lunch time heavy traffic as she attempted to cross the road. She is daughter of Johnny and Teresa Smith 3 Breffni Terrace and is reported to be slightly improved at Cavan Surgical Hospital.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Gerry Hunt and Joan O Hanlon E/W Mr and Mrs H Carthy.
Cavan Musical Society commence practicing for their forthcoming Musical Iolanthe in the Poor Clare Convent.
Anglo Celt Dance Committee Chairman John Sharkey Vice Chairman Jimmy McEntee Joint Treasurers Brendan Dunne and Gretta Kerrigan and PRO. Joan Bergin.
November 16th 1963 Jimmy Bury from Bridge Street is the lucky winner of the special spot prize at the first ever Anglo Celt Dance of a canary in a cage presented by band leader Mick Delahaunty. He is pictured along with his wife Kathleen nee Loonam collecting the prize to the great amusement of the capacity attendance.
Tom Jenkins Saint Phelim’s Place is awarded £1,050 by the High Court for head injuries he sustained in a car crash against Smith’s Garage after the car he was a passenger in crashed into another car at Kilduff Virginia on March 4th 1962. Tom F O Higgins SC and Seamus McKenna SC instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor were for the plaintiff.
Famous hand over of the Showground’s to Cavan Gael's who will as part of the agreement allow for the show to be held anytime in the future in their new grounds which will be named after Cavan and Ulster All Ireland footballer Terry Coyle. Pictured are Brendan Dunne Vice Chairman Cavan Gael’s Jimmy Dawson Secretary Show Society Alfred Myles Smith Chairman and Solicitor for Show Benny Cafferty Paddy Conaty Sean Galligan Secretary Cavan Gael’s Maurice Brady Treasurer TM Gilroy Chairman Cavan Gael’s Paddy O Reilly Richard Black Secretary Show Society and Aidan J Timmons NT Joint Treasurer Park Committee.
Cavan a total flop in 1st ever Ulster Under 21 Final played in dreadful weather conditions at Breffni Park Cavan when they are ousted by a much more skilful and determined Donegal side 3-6 to 1-3 with Cavan gifting the visitors two own goals. Cavan led by 1-2 to 1-1 at the interval. Cavan J O Reilly Michael Reilly Jimmy Stafford P Smith Dermot O Grady Ray Carolan Pat Gaffney V McNally Peter Pritchard Jack McEntee Aidan Daly B Comiskey Seamus McMahon Tommy Galligan and Padraic Harten. Subs Philip McMenamin for Padraic Harten.
Fans throng O Connell Street and Middle Abbey Street before and after the Beatle’s concert’s in the Adelphi Cinema . Bedlam as cars are overturned and over a dozen young people mostly girls are rushed to hospital. The Beatles escaped in an ‘Evening Herald’ van.
Little Sisters of the Assumption including Sister Mary Saint Anthony sister of Mrs Nellie Gargan and one of the Smith family Lisduff Maghera and sister Ciaran Linden sister of Kathleen Lovett Oldtown stage a picture show in the Town Hall depicting their work among the poor and destitute will be followed by a short film entitled ‘Mary’. Donations can be sent to the Novitiate in Clondalkin.
Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs C Arnold E/W Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Exceptionally bad weather reduces the stock for sale at Cavan Fair with all lots selling out completely with plenty of buyers present. Horses were scarce but there was a very good demand. The Government subsidy of £15 for in calf heifers improved prices. Yearlings £30-£37 2 year old £48-52 3 year olds £55-65 milch cows £45-£55 springers £55-75 working horses £40-£45 colts and fillies £40-43 ponies £30-35 bonhams £8-12 per pair donkies £8-12.
November 23rd 1963 The Melody Aces will supply the music at the first Smith’s Garage staff dance in the Sports Centre.
Saint Vincent De Paul are taking up their annual door to door collection for the poor needy and cold in the Parish.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Doctor McQuaid and Miss Anne McEneaney E/W Dermot Morgan and Cathy Griffin. Monday’s session N/S Father PJ Gargan and Anne McEneaney E/W Cyril Arnold and Maureen McDonald.
Presentation to Pat Maguire Tullyco President of the Cavan Irish American Society and Thomas Conaty Connolly Street on the occasion of his recent marriage.
The annual Christmas party for the old folks will take place in the new ballroom of the Ulster Arms on January 16th 1964.
A lecture on the origins of Cavan town will be given by Dr Philip O Connell in the Technical School Farnham Street next week.
November 30th 1963 The world is shocked by the news of the assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy by a lone gunman 24 year old Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas Texas. The assassin shot the President as he waved to the crowds who gathered to greet him from the fifth floor of a high rise book warehouse in Dallas Texas using a rifle with telescopic sights. The President who was only 46 had been in office two years and ten months. As the motorcade passed through the main business section of the city the President collapsed face down in the car. His wife Jacqueline threw herself over the stricken President crying out aloud ‘Oh No’. The President was rushed to Parkland Hospital but died 25 minutes later. John Connolly Governor of Texas was also hit and was reported to be critically ill in hospital. Later not far from the scene a policeman was shot as he tried to apprehend the suspect. Lyndon Baines Johnston is sworn in as 36th President of the United States on the plane taking the dead President back to Washington. Tributes pour in from all over the world as the world awaits the funeral to Arlington cemetery Washington where Micheal O Hehir will be in charge of the RTE commentary. The Holy Father John XXIII prayed in the Vatican for the repose of the late President’s soul stating ‘the sacrifice of John F Kennedy may advance the cause which he promoted and defended for the freedom of peoples and the peace of the world. We remember a meeting with him and recognised in him a great wisdom and high regard for the wellbeing of mankind’. Shock and disbelief in the streets of every town and city in Ireland as neighbours and friends gathered to mourn ‘The Irish President’ who had such a memorable visit here only last June. The gentle good looking President won the hearts of the Irish nation with his ready smile wit and great presence and ability from the moment he stepped off the plane in Dublin until his departure from Shannon with his words ringing in out ears that ‘He would come back to see Old Shannon’s face once more’. He was the great grandson of a county Wexford emigrant to Boston.
Kevin William Wray age 6 youngest son of James and Mrs Wray Moynehall is struck by a car on the way home from nearby Corlurgan school. He died later at the Surgical Hospital. The family are an extremely well known old Cavan family with Jimmy Porter at the local Ulster Bank. Kevin’s fellow students from Corlurgan school joined in saying the rosary as they marched behind the hearse. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Brian O Mordha Chairman of Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne presides at the well attended lecture by Dr Philip O Connell on the origins of Cavan town in the well attended Technical School. “It is evident that some of the earliest people inhabited the town and there are signs that the town was indeed inhabited during the Stone Age 2000 BC”.
As a mark of respect to President John F Kennedy the GAA cancels all football games in Ireland for next Sunday while societies and organisations throughout the land cancel all functions with religious ceremonies taking place in all churches of every creed in Ireland. He is the 4th American President to be assassinated following in the footsteps of Abraham Lincoln James A Garfield and William McKinley.
Death of Owen Cusack formerly the Shop Drumalee and latterly Kildare in a Dublin Nursing Home. As well as carrying on a most lucrative grocery and general provisions operation at Drumalee Cross Owen was employed with Cavan County Council as a Rate Collector. He was also a very well known Auctioneer. He is survived by his wife sons and daughters all of whom are very well known in Cavan. Funeral to Dean’s Grange cemetery.
Pictured once again is Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll College Street who will represent Cavan Gael’s in the Juvenile handball final at Cavan when his opponent will be from the Kingscourt Club.
Cavan’s Terry Coyle Park Memorial Committee appeal for funds on a door to door collection in every area in the town. They are reported to have paid the Show Society £1,000 for the old show grounds at Kilnavara. Donations can be sent to TM Gilroy Coleman Road Brendan Dunne Saint Phelim’s Place Maurice Brady Main Street Aidan Timmons Cavan Tommy Hughes Swellan and Sean Galligan Cathedral Road Cavan. First list of donations are published in this week’s issue. Paddy E Gaffney BE Latt £10-10-0 Munster and Leinster Bank £5-5-0 Pat McGovern Connolly Street £5 Joe Crowe Dew Drop Inn and Colm Smith £3 TP O Reilly Solicitor £3 Sean Young Benny Conaty Miss Madge McCabe Michael Connolly Vincent McCaul Pat McDonald £2-2-0 each Ulster Bank £2 Joe Cullivan £2 M Lovett Sean Kelly Tommy O Reilly ‘The Regal’ Paddy Elliott Mick McCabe PJ Ruddy Tommy Kelly Post Office Kathleen Bannon Dermot Morgan James Malone Pat Hourican John O Connor Michael Leddy Leo McAlinden Leitrim Central Council delegate (£1-10-0) Jack Brady ‘Fort View’ Alfred Myles Smith Solicitor MJ Smith Drumalee Paddy Reilly Drumalee Brendan Murray Phil Brady Arva Surgeon Maloney Ray Reilly Phil Donohoe Bert Flood Hughie Maguire Frank Farrell Johnny Donohoe PJ Lee Frank McConnell PJ Galligan Wesley Kennedy Patsy McConnell Bob Henderson Tom McConville Noel Brady Mrs Healy Breffni Café PA Smyth’s Eddie Foster Tommy Conaty Tommy Donohoe Mrs Burke Brian Murphy Sean McCormack Patrick Rennick and Gene Fitzpatrick.
Irish American Society in deep shock on account of the assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy President of the USA meet to register their regret at his passing observing two minutes silence before dispersing to their homes.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan Munster and Leinster Bank.
Ultan O Reilly’s recital in the Ulster Arms for Cavan Gramophone Club is cancelled as a mark of respect to the late President Kennedy.
Cavan CBSI Chairman John O Connor Vice Chairman James Plunkett Saint Felim’s Place Secretary/Treasurer Brendan Dunne Assistant Secretary Teddy McCormack. Committee Brother Ultan Father Torlac O Reilly M/.S Sean Kelly Frank O Keeffe Gerard Carroll Des Lambert Seamus McCormack Aidan Timmons Joe Cullivan and Mel Doherty.
December 7th 1963 New Technical School for Cavan town as controversary rages over which site will be chosen. At the moment the Council are looking at a 5 ½ acre site adjacent to the New Protestant cemetery on the Dublin Road.
The Government announce that a State Park will be erected in county Wexford adjacent to President Kennedy’s ancestral home at Dunganstown.
The Vatican announce that Pope Paul VI will visit the Holy Land in January 1964 to pray at all the major Christian shrines for Church unity. He will be the first Pope since Saint Peter left Jerusalem almost 2.000 years ago to set foot in the Holy Land. The announcement was made at the closing ceremony of the present section of the Second Vatican Council in Rome.
Death of William Norton former Tanaiste and leader of the Labour Party at his home Merlin Park Ballsbridge. Former General Secretary of the Post Office Worker’s Union for 40 years he resigned as leader of the Labour Party after 23 years at the helm in February 1960.
Kevitt Castle Weather Station report 5.74 inches of rain on 25 wet days in November. The highest was .88 on the 23rd November. The fall in November 1962 was only 1.98 on 11 wet days.
At the annual general meeting of Cavan Angler’s Association the Secretary Sean Young reported that 3,600 trout were caught on Lough Sheelin weighing 4 ton this season. Pictured at the annul dinner are Sean Young Secretary B Smith (Winner of the Mayfly Cup) Maurice Jackson ( winner of the Club Cup) Tommy Smith (winner of the Schoolboy’s Donohoe Cup) Packy Joe Lee (winner of the Jeff White Cup) Mick Crosby (Jackson Cup) Johnny Donohoe Treasurer H Abbott Secretary Derranacragh Angler’s Association Vincent Bartley Chairman Father M J Byrne Laragh Angler’s Club Tom McConville Vice Chairman and Norman Cinnamond Assistant Secretary and winner of the Shoe Supplies Perpetual Cup.
Omagh CBS beat new boys Saint Norbert’s College Kilnacrott 3-3 to 1-3 in the Cardinal Dalton Special Under 18 competition at Pearse Park Ballybay. Saint Norbert’s were much the bigger and stronger outfit but failed to capitalise on their chances while Omagh’s forwards took every opportunity that presented. Best for Saint Norbert’s were Michael and Paddy Cusack Percy Gilchreest P Doris Mel McEvoy Tom Reilly. Scorers Paddy Cusack 3 points and Noel Smith 1 goal.
Cavan defeat Virginia 5-3 in the Cavan and District Badminton League in the Protestant Hall. Next game is against Kingscourt.
Angela Clarke will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Club next week the 10th December 1963.
After paying fulsome tribute to John F Kennedy 35th President of the USA, Cavan Urban Council adjourn their meeting as a mark of respect to a great leader and statesman. Tom Fitzpatrick said that “John Kennedy like no other man hade striven for the good of all mankind and was a man of peace and freedom for all mankind. He was one of our own and nowhere will his death be felt so deeply as Ireland where he was a symbol of the greatness that our emigrants in the USA have always striven for fair play charity and peace”. He extended his deepest sympathy to his widow Jacqueline and their two children John and Caroline. They have no just lost their President but a husband and father.
December 14th 1963 Ray and Des Carolan are the stars of the Cross team who won the Junior League final at sparsely attended Breffni Park defeating Ballyconnell First Ulster’s by 1 point 1-4 to 1-3. Cross led by 1-3 to Nil at half time after taking advantage of the gale force wind.
More contributions to the Terry Coyle Park door to door collection being taken up in the town in all areas. Cathedral Road Jimmy Cullen Saint Anne’s Mrs Nance Flynn Molly Soden Jimmy Smith Andy Connell Gortnakesh Frank Connolly Paul Caffrey Drumalee Joe McGovern Mel Keaveney Andy McEntee Brian Stacey Willie Finnegan Owen McGovern Sean Lee Belturbet George Hillis Barney Higgins Dermot Smith Doctor Roy Hayes John Hannigan Barney Brady Jack Smallhorne and Dennis O Keeffe.
Outdoor crib at the Brother’s School. Figures were made by the De La Salle brothers while the Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring the lighting. The effect is quite spectacular when viewed from Town Hall Street with the illumination lighting up the surrounding countryside.
S G O Sullivan will give this week’s recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Anne McEneaney wins the Turkey competition at Cavan Bridge Club with Maureen McDonald 2nd . Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold are the winners of the Howell competition.
December 21st 1963 Father A B McGrath opens the new crib at the Brother’s School addressing the large crowd on the meaning and solemnity of Christmas. Father McGrath was assisted by Father PJ McManus. The original idea for the crib came from Tom and Kathleen McKenna Main Street. Liam Bogue cut out the figures which were expertly drawn by member of the De La Salle community and Hughie Boyle Butlersbridge connected the crib into the ESB as part of his job erecting the Christmas lighting for Cavan Chamber of Commerce.
Cavan footballers of 1938 meet for dinner and social in the Ulster Arms. Pictured are Jack and Mary Smallhorne and Patsy Lynch Bailieboro and Dublin full back on the team.
Bit of a blunder by Mick Higgins as he whistles up to end the Senior League Semi Final of 1962 five minutes before time with Cavan Gael’s leading Bailieboro by 3-5 to 1-9. Try as he might Mick could not get the two teams back on the pitch. Virginia Blues are still awaiting the opposition for the 1962 League Final. This was a tremendous game in poor conditions contested by two sporting sides. Gael’s Des Lambert Hugo Cafferty and full back Colm Smith outstanding in the full line. Tony McConnell was the outstanding member of the half back line. PJ Carroll and Mick Ryan were superb at midfield. Terry Smith full forward Paddy Maguire and Phil Murray were the pick of the forwards. The replay will be held shortly.
The famous gaelic football and Irish music family the Browne’s of Butlersbridge are profiled in this week’s Anglo Celt. Seven of the family have played gaelic football for the Bridge including father Michael ‘Mick’ who was an outstanding player with Cavan Slasher’s from 1917 when he was a member of the team that won the Slasher’s second ever Cavan Senior Championship. He assisted Cavan Slasher’s until 1925 winning three county senior championship medals as well as senior league honours. He later joined the local team lining out along with his six sons and played his last game for Butlersbridge in 1949.
Over 450 children meet Santa Claus and receive a Christmas gift at the Christmas tree in the Town Hall. Cavan Boy Scout’s band and the De La Salle band kept the large crowd happy with a delightful selection of seasonal songs and hymns.
For Christmas week the first fall of snow followed by a stiff frost which left roads treacherous for the many people anxious to complete their Christmas shopping.
Death of Martha Dancey Cullies at an advanced age. She was extremely well known and highly respected in the area. She was widow of George Dancey an extensive farmer in the Cullies area. She is survived by two sons and one daughter. There was a capacity attendance at Saint John’s Church of Ireland for the funeral service with burial later in Ballyhaise cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs H Ryan E/W Mr and Mrs E Roe. Christmas competition 1st Surgeon PD Maloney and George Maloney 2nd Kathleen Sullivan and K Carthy 3rd Mrs M O Sullivan and Mattie Corcoran.
Marion Cusack Drumlark receives her SRN qualification at Liverpool Hospital. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Owen Cusack Drumlark.
Death of James Donohoe Glencurran Carrickaboy. Survived by his wife sons daughters relatives and many friends. Funeral was large and representative from Saint Matthew’s Drumavaddy to the adjoining cemetery.
December 28th 1963 Brother Ultan Sherlock a native of Navan and Principal of the De La Salle school celebrates the silver jubilee of his profession. He is pictured with Brother Pius 79 a native of Golden West Cork who celebrated his golden jubilee. Brother Pius is on the staff of Manorhamilton De La Salle school. He is a personal friend of President De Velera having attended Blackrock School together.
Kevin O Rourke son of Teresa and the late Frank O Rourke Market Square is ordained a priest at Saint Columban’s Dalgan Park Navan. He is pictured with his mother Teresa and brothers Joe Charlie and Frank along with his uncle Charlie McGriskin organist in Cavan Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan and director and CEO of the Magnet Cinema. Joe and Charlie flew in from America and Canada for the ordination. Father Kevin said his first Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan on Monday last followed by a reception attended by family friends and neighbours in the Farnham Hotel.
Profile of John ‘Spud’ Murphy a native of College Street who recently died in the USA. He played for Cavan from 1923-1927 when he emigrated to America. He took a leading role in the fight for Independence. He lined for Cavan at the official opening of Breffni Park in 1923 and won a Railway Cup medal with Ulster in 1927. He was a leading member of Cavan Slasher’s and was of fine physique and very courageous in the teeth of any adversity or opposition. He was most athletic and extremely humble winning county senior medals with his native town team in 1922 1924 1925 and 1927. He was one of the famous party who took over Cavan RIC Barracks in Ashe Street in 1921. On the foundation of the State he joined the Irish Army and rose to the rank of Sergeant. He emigrated to the USA in 1928. He was son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Murphy College Street and is buried in Valhalla cemetery New York USA.
Cavan Boy Scout’s 7th Christmas Pantomime in Town Hal features ‘Paddy McGinnity’s Boat’ from the 5th -12th of January 1964. Booking at the Regal or Phone Vera Brady’s Fashion Shop Phone 178. Admission 4/- Reserved 3/- and 1/6.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the Midnight Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Assisted by Fathers Paddy Mallon John O Reilly deacon John Maguire sub deacon and Sean O Reilly master of ceremonies all Saint Patrick’s College. In the gaily decorated Surgical Hospital Father Pat Donohoe celebrated the 9 o clock Mass. Later the patients had a visit from Santa with Mel Doherty John O Connor and many others entertaining them in the afternoon.
Death of Brigid Donlon 26 Saint Patrick’s Terrace at Lisdarn Hospital. She was daughter of Patrick Donlon a distinguished member of Cavan UDC and worked in a number as a Clerk in a number of Cavan Solicitor’s offices and in later years McCarren and Company.. She was extremely popular with her neighbours and took a full part in the organisations in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Her charity and generosity to the poor and destitute were remarkable. She is survived by her brother Paddy sisters relatives friends and neighbours. Funeral was large and representative from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the Midnight Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with Father PJ Gargan celebrating the 8 am Father Ray Brady the 10 am children’s Mass and Father Kevin O Rourke the 11:30 am. Father Joseph Dolan said the 9 am Mass in the Poor Clare Convent.
Christmas trade in the town never hit the records recorded last year and most traders reported that their takings were down. The exceptions were the licensed vintners who had a record Christmas with many visitors home for Christmas. From the customer’s point of view all items in the shops seemed much dearer than last year but there was a greater variety to choose from.
Father Pat Donohoe is home on holiday from the Missions in Korea and travelled home via USA to be joined by his brother Johnny who was last home two years ago. Father Donohoe celebrated the 11:30 Mass on Sunday and has been on the missions for six years. He is a member of the Columban Fathers based at Dalgan Park Navan and will be home for six months vacation.
Many of the resident’s woke from their slumber by the persistent knocking of the front door by the Wren Boy’s on Saint Stephen’s Day. Not as numerous or as musical as in other years with many of them singing dumb dressed in silly dishevelled garbs which was not much value for the stipend expected from the startled householder.
January 4th 1964 Brendan McMorrow Saint Joseph’s Dromahaire catches the first salmon of the season weighing 12 lbs on Lough Gill just three miles from his home. The fish was caught on a blue and silver Devon within minutes of Brendan arriving by bicycle. The fish was sold by Brendan for £77 or £5-10-0 per lb to John Maloney Lower George’s Street Dun Laoghaire who later that day sold it for an engagement party for £84.
Joseph ‘Joey’ Donohoe is ordained a priest at the Sacred Heart College Moyne Park Galway son of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Donohoe formerly of 59 Main Street and Central Café Bridge Street Cavan and native of Ballyconnell now resident in Bray. Father Joseph will say Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Ballyconnell on Tuesday.
Death of Annie Halligan relict of Eddie at her residence Swellan Cavan. Eddie was an employee of CIE. She was extremely well known in the area and was known for her Christian virtue particularly charity and kindness to the poor and less well off in the community. She is survived by her 4 sons 3 daughters relatives and many friends.
Death of John P ‘Sean’ Taggart 57 Church Street at Saint Phelim’s Hospital .The family were the last coach building firm in Cavan and his father Joseph was Chairman of Cavan UDC. Sean joined the Irish Army on its formation in 1923 and later still emigrated to America. He is survived by two brothers Peter and Joseph and three sisters Kathleen Morgan Cavan Rose Fitzpatrick Cootehill and Mrs H Maguire. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral at the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Felim’s Hospital returns thanks to the students of Saint Patrick’s College for their visit to the patient’s at Christmas. The boys were accompanied by Santa Claus and Father Torlac O Reilly and distributed sweets and tobacco to the patients and later entertained them with songs and comedy sketches. Thanks to the boys of the De La Salle Band who entertained the patients with stirring selections on their flageolets and also brought presents and gifts for the patients. To Mattie Hand and Stan Mullery for their much appreciated annual film show which was much appreciated and enjoyed by patients and staff alike. Liam Bogue who supplied the Christmas trees to all the wards once again. To Saint Vincent De Paul for their extreme generosity bringing a gift for each patient and supplying delightful comic and musical entertainment over the festive season.
Death of Michael Leddy formerly of Wolfe Tone Street who died in England where he resided for many years. He was brother of John and Peter Leddy Wolfe Tone Street and Mrs L Meehan Cavan. The funeral took place in England.
January 11th 1964 Pope Paul VI on pilgrimage to the Holy Land for two days. He is the first Pope to visit the Holy Land since Peter left Jerusalem almost two thousand years ago. He is meeting Orthodox Patriarch Athenagoras of Constantinople in a bid to repair the damage done by separation 900 years ago, The Pope was welcomed with full state honours in Jordan and Israel. The pilgrimage is covered extensively by the world media in papers radio and television. In Jordan he was welcomed by King Hussein and is accompanied by a full retinue of church diplomats and media personnel.
Mel Doherty and John O Connor are the outstanding stars of The Boy Scout’s Musical Society Pantomime ‘Paddy McGinnity’s Boat’ in the Town Hall which is being well attended by patrons in excellent weather conditions unlike other years when snow and ice hindered the size of the attendances.
Rainfall in December was amazingly only .63 of an inch which is a record. The next best was in 1926 when only .99 fell. In December 1962 4.97 inches fell. The rainfall for all of 1963 was a modest 34.51 inches the best since 1953.
Outcry over the omission of Charlie Gallagher from the Ulster team holders of the Railway Cup to play Munster in the Railway Cup Semi Final. There are 6 representatives from Ulster Champions Down 3 from Cavan and Donegal and one each from Armagh Fermanagh and Tyrone. Team Seamus Hoare Donegal Gabriel Kelly Cavan Leo Murphy Down Bernard Brady Donegal Dan McCartan Down Tom Maguire Cavan Jim McDonnell Cavan Joe Lennon Down Sean Ferriter Donegal Sean O Neill Down Jim McCartan Down Paddy Doherty Down Jimmy Whan Armagh PT Treacey Fermanagh and Frankie Donnelly Tyrone. Charlie Gallagher is listed among the substitutes.
Cavan UDC Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick publicly opens the tenders for the painting and refurbishment of the Town Hall. Michael J Leddy £359 Harry Jenkins and Sons Swellan £138 with the Manager having included a sum of £150 in the estimates. The job was awarded to the lowest tender.
Jim Hayes and Jim Leonard win the Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club.
Old Folks 7th Christmas Party 1964 Chairman Mrs Kathleen Lunn Vice Chairman Peggy Willock Secretary Una Healy Treasurer Maureen Barrett.
Dr Roy Hayes will give the recital next Tuesday at the Gramophone Society’s meeting in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
January 18th 1964 Patrick Oliver O Reilly Queen’s Park Road Bondi Australia is conferred with his Bachelor of Economics at Sydney University. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Accountants. Paddy is eldest son of Mary Anne nee Ronaghan and the late Patrick ‘Slither’ O Reilly 77 Church Street.
Bombshell for the BBC as Eamonn Andrews leaves them to work for ITV signing a three year contract with ABC . He will continue to do work for BBC radio and of course will continue as Chairman of the RTE Authority.
James Beirne makes his first appearance as the new Cavan Court Clerk at the District Court in the Courthouse where he is welcomed by Justice J P Gilvarry Inspector Michael Bohan on behalf of the Gardai and Tom Fitzpatrick on behalf of the legal profession. All assured Jim of their full co operation and assistance. While Mr O Beirne hoped that he could maintain and foster the harmonious relationship that existed between the District Court’s Office and the court officials.
It’s now official ‘Smoking cigarettes can cause cancer’ following an extensive study in the USA which was released on a Saturday to offset falls in cigarette stocks on Wall Street. The Irish Independent reveals that that the Irish Medical Organisation urged the Government the Department of Health and responsible bodies to take active steps to inform the public of the hazards of cigarette smoking. The IMO concluded that all reasonable steps be taken to discourage cigarette smoking particularly among the younger members of the population should be considered and adopted.
Kilnaleck News. Reps of the late T Cahill Aughawee sell his 14 acre farm and residence to Peter O Dowd Drumkilly for £1,000. The auctioneer was John McBreen Ballyjamesduff.
Untimely death of Danny McMonigle Ballyconnell at the age of 20. Outstanding footballer with Ballyconnell First Ulster’s. He was brother of Dermot McMonigle Earlsvale Road.
Butlersbridge who have qualified for the final of the 1963 Junior Championship hold their AGM in the Hall electing Con Smith as Captain 1964. Con is also Assistant Secretary of Cavan County Board of the GAA. Chairman Tommy Browne Vice Chairman Sean O Hare and M Brady, Secretary Gerry Farrell Treasurers Brendan Farrell and Benny Henry. Committee Fintan Tierney Tommy Myles F Reilly Con Smith Captain Terry Smyth and G McGerty.
Death of Jim Galligan Behey at a young age. For many years he was a saddler with John Igoe and was an outstanding huntsman and horseman. He was a member of the old Cavan Harrier’s Hunt Club who organised the annual races at Killymooney. He was an accomplished musician and was a member of the Drumcrave and Labour band playing the flute. He is survived by his wife and six children and his sister Susan in America. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Bridge N/S Tommy McCormick and Jim Mansfield E/W Mr and Mrs H Ryan.
Cavan Fair reports excellent supply of horses but very poor demand. Two year old cattle £55-65 three year old £66-70 milch cows £40-50 springers £50-60 mincers £30-40 knackers £35-45 carrying sows and casseogs £35-40 bonhams £11-15 per pair and working horses£40-50.
January 25th 1964 Margaret McMahon the 35 year old mother of five children is electrocuted while changing an Infra Red lamp at her home in Mullaghmagavin Stradone. She was tending to new born pigs at the time and efforts to revive her failed. He husband Peter McMahon was later alerted and returned to the farm from Ballyjamesduff Fair which he was attending. Her mother in law hearing the screams for help rushed to the outhouse but she too received electric shocks in her vain effort to rescue her daughter in law who lived with her in the main house.
Irish organisations in the USA in welcoming the Government initiative to erect a memorial park to President John F Kennedy recently assassinated 35th President of the USA have pledged over $100.000 in support for the project in Dunganstown Wexford.
List of Champions for 1963 include Senior Mullahoran Minor Crosserlough and Stradone led by Michael McCarthy are the hurling champions of Cavan in 1963.
County Cavan Handball 1964 Chairman John Reilly Vice Chairman Vivion McEvoy Lacken Secretary Andy Cullen Treasurer John Gilmore .
Death of Joe Bowes Drumaloor who was a jeweller in AH Smith’s 87 Main Street for over 60 years . Rev A Wedlock BA officiated at the large and representative funeral from Drumaloor Parish Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of David White ‘Swilly View’ Letterkenny father of Seamus De Faoite Anglo Celt linotype operator and Chairman Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan. Funeral from Saint Conal’s Letterkenny.
Freedom from Hunger dance in Town Hall with the ever popular Mighty Avons giving their services free results in £90 going to feed the hungry and needy in Africa.
Cavan Association in Dublin President Con P Smith Chairman GP Morris Vice Chairman Frank O Reilly Secretary May McCaul Assistant Secretary Rose Taaffe Treasurer Alf Lynch.
Death of Joe McEntee in Athlone. Brother of Andy former Sport’s Editor of the Anglo Celt for a record 68 years. He was a playing member of the Slasher’s and Celtic GFC. He was uncle of Andy and Jimmy McEntee Anglo Celt. He was a linotype operator in the Athlone Printing Works and learned the trade in the Anglo Celt. He is survived by his wife Mrs S McEntee and 1 son Gerard. There was a large representative crowd travelled from Cavan for the funeral in Athlone.
February 1st 1964 Presentation to Michael Rice who has been at the Cavan Depot of ESSO for 40 years. He is a keen gardener and a member of Clones Dramatic Society. Served in Monaghan and Clones before coming to Cavan and is a native of Athlone.
All outgoing officers are re elected at the County Cavan GAA Convention in the Courthouse. Chairman TP O Reilly Vice Chairman Micheal O Donohoe Virginia Secretary Hughie Smith Assistant Secretary Con Smith Registrar Jack McConnell Treasurer Paddy Donohoe. Central Council Patsy Lynch who won on a vote of 75 to 38 for Simon Deignan. AJ O Brien topped the poll for delegates to the Ulster Council with 109 votes Sean Moriarity Ballinagh 102 and TC Maguire Bawnboy 72 were also elected as Andy O Brien takes over Treasurer of the Ulster Council this year.
Cavan Gaels Chairman Paddy Conaty Vice Chairman Tommy M Gilroy Secretary Sean Galligan Assistant Secretary Tommy Hughes Treasurer Maurice Brady and Representative on Cavan GAA Tommy Gilroy . Committee Benny Cafferty Timmy Murphy Eugene Monahan Jack Smallhorne Father PJ Gargan Paddy O Reilly and Teddy McCormack. Senior team captain Eamonn McGovern and Sean Galligan Junior.
Tommy ‘Dickie’ Smith beats Paddy O Reilly to win the Father PJ Gargan Cup after a thrilling encounter at Cavan CYMS. Photograph shows the finalists and Father Gargan presenting the cup.
Cavan Parochial week tea party with Jack Binchey as MC. The entertainment was provided by the Girl’s Club with their top of the charts block buster and over 300 attended. Father Joseph Dolan Adm returned thanks to all who contributed to a memorable day.
Over 100 attend the AGM of Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan in the Rival’s Inn Railway Road. Presidents Dr Brian Galligan and Brian Coleman Vice President Michael O Callaghan and Patrick Woods. Chairman Seamus De Faoite Vice Chairman Sergeant Michael Twoomey Treasurer Patrick Carroll and Secretary Kathleen Lyons. Committee Patsy Maloney SRN Mel Doherty John Reilly Benny Hannigan Sarsfield Donohoe Sean Sharkey Tommie McDonnell and Seamus Fay Drumconnick.
Dr Ghatalia will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Maura Cullen and Kathleen Brady E/W Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey.
February 8th 1964 Gerard M Lovett is elected President of the Vocational Teacher’s Association of Ireland on a fact finding mission to Germany and Sweden to study apprenticeship training and retraining. Both Germany and Sweden have zero emigration while here in Ireland the rate of emigration to both USA and Britain continues to soar.
Maura Finegan 17 a pupil at Cavan Vocational School and a native of Banahoo wins the National Junior Cup for brown bread baking sponsored by the ESB. Maura was presented with her prizes an electric kettle £8 and an inscribed shield for the school.
The Beatles who are the newest phenomenon on the ever changing pop world gross £6 ¼ million in record sales last year –an amazing £500,000 per month. Their record company EMI reported that they are popular nearly everywhere apart from Germany and Italy and they will break into that market shortly.
Proposed site on the Dublin Road for the new super Technical School is owned by the representatives of Vincent Cullen Saint Anne’s Cathedral Road. It comprises 10 acres on 4 fields adjoining the New Protestant cemetery.
Butlersbridge draw with Stradone in the semi final of the Cavan Junior League at Breffni Park 2-7 to 0-13 after Stradone aided by the gale force wind led by 2-5 to 0-1 at the interval. Mick McCarthy scored a fantastic point from a 35 yard free to earn Stradone a replay just on full time.
Lynam’s Dart Club (corner of Bridge Street and Abbey Street) hosts the AGM of the newly formed Cavan Dart’s League. Chairman Jack Caulfield ‘Yukon Bar’ Belturbet Secretary Chris Kavanagh Vice Chairman Seamus McCormack Committee Barney Connolly Leo Morton P Reilly H Beatty V Reilly Frank Nannery V Kelly Tommy Murray and S O Neill.
Second shipment of electrical transformers to Bavaria from Cavan Engineering. The first shipment left last week on the ‘City of Cork’ ship headed for Germany. There are now just over 40 Irish workers employed at Cavan Engineering with 2 German instructors . The factory will eventually be four times the present size and employ 150 people by the end of the year.
Cavan take on Trinity College in a hurling challenge as a curtain raiser to Cavan V Mayo in the National League at Breffni Park.
Death of Mary Ann Smith 11 Breffni Terrace at the age of 89. She was very well known deeply religious person and she was unlucky to break her hip just twelve months ago. She was widow of Francis Smith who died some years ago. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the well attended representative funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Recent winners at the well contested CYMS snooker tournament in the ‘Hut’. Michael Breslin Andy Murray Kieran Cullivan Hughie Cosgrove Jackie Murphy Dickie Smith and Seamus McCormack.
‘Paddy McGinnity’s Boat’ makes a welcome appearance at Cavan’s Saint Phelim’s Hospital with Eamonn Brady on the drums and Eileen Morgan on the piano. Stan Mullery and Mattie Hand also turned up with their most appreciated annual film show much to the delight of patients and staff.
Liam Bogue is the new Captain at County Cavan Golf Club where the President is Surgeon Bertie Cullen Treasurer Seamus Fox Secretary Jack Binchey Assistant Secretary Dermot Morgan Committee Tommy Aylmer Jack Brady Louis Blessing Philip Cullivan Paddy Fleming Tom C Hickey Owen McGovern Edward O Hanlon WP O Hanlon and Dr FPE Smith.
Untimely death of Patrick McDermott in Birmingham England. He was son of Mary Jane and the late Patrick late of Creighan Terrace Cavan. He is survived by his mother brothers Phil Michael John Thomas and Hugh and sister Minnie. Funeral took place in England.
February 15th 1964 Inquest into the death of Margaret McMahon concludes that death was due to electrocution which could have been avoided if a proper installation was performed by a qualified electrician. The response to the accident was wholly inadequate as Mrs McMahon could possibly have been revived with mouth to mouth resuscitation.
Smith’s Garage hold their annual dinner dance in the Sheelin Shamrock Hotel Crover with Eamonn McCabe Manager making the keynote speech.
Death of one of Cavan’s most respected citizens Thomas ‘Tommy’ McDonnell 16 Farnham Street. He was a very well known building contractor with no job too big or too small and finished to a very high specification. He was a native of Bunnoe and was extremely religious taking a full part in the sodalities and organisations attached to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. He is survived by his wife and daughters Miriam Whelan married only 1 week ago Carmel and Beryl. Funeral was very large and representative from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Paddy and Kay McNamara recently married are the recipients of a presentation at the 6th annual Cavan Gael’s dinner dance. Tommy Gilroy spoke about the Gael’s ambitious plans for the Terry Coyle Park and the fundraising drive through their popular weekly Bingo session in the Town Hall. Andy O Brien was the star of the show with his witty anecdotes and yarns that had the entire audience in stitches of laughter!
Cavan finish level with TCD 2-2 each at the end of an exciting hurling encounter at Breffni Park. Trinity led by 1-2 to 0-1 at the interval. Paddy Lyons was superb with great support from Seamus McCormack Jim Muldowney and Tony Fahy. Cavan Paddy Lyons Seamus McCormack J Muldowney Tommy Foy JJ Farrelly Mick McCarthy Man of the Match J McGovern JJ O Reilly L Carolan W Dunne Jimmy O Donnell Brian Sherlock J Swann and B Barry. Subs Colm Smith Michael Rafferty and L Griffin.
Cavan Boy Scout’s hit musical ‘Paddy McGinnity’s Boat’ takes to the stage at Saint Anthony’s Hall Merchant’s Quay Dublin under the auspices of the Cavan Association in Dublin on Sunday March 1st 1964.
Sixteen dogs and many beaters manage to kill three foxes in the general Farnham/Kilmore area in a drive sponsored by Cavan Dog and Gun Club.
Cavan Bridge N/S Dermot Morgan and Jim Beirne E/W Mr and Mrs H Ryan.
Cavan CYMS Snooker 1964 John McCaffrey beat Michael Murray Tommy Cullivan beat Patrick Maguire Eamonn McCormack beat his brother Jimmy McCormack Paddy O Reilly beat John ‘Ton’ Doonan Brian Finlay beat Sean McManus.
Angela Clarke will give the recital at the Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms.
Prices at Cavan’s well attended Fair similar to last month. Yearlings £36-40. Two Year olds £50-60. Springers £55-65, milking cows £45-50 mincers £35-40 working horses £45-50 ponies £30-35 colts and fillies £45-50 carrying sows £35-45 bonhams £10-14 per pair.
Cavan’s oldest resident Bridget Fitzpatrick celebrates her 101st Birthday at the home of her daughter Eileen Dolehan Cavanagh Ballyconnell. She was second eldest of a family of nine of Mr and Mrs J Keating Kilnaglere Belturbet. Her mother was from the Boyle area of county Roscommon and her father worked as carpenter. She lived through the age of the stage coach the railways and now the private car era. Her staple diet was plain milk fish porridge boxty and whole wheat bread.
Only 2.02 inches of rain fell in January 1964 compared to 7.17 in January 1963.
February 22nd 1964 Driving licenses will be introduced from March 17th next and no new person may take to the road after that date without undergoing a test and securing first a provisional license.
Butlersbridge beat Stradone 3-6 to 3-4 to qualify for the Junior League Final where they will meet Killinkere who are also their opponents in the 1963 Junior Championship Final delayed because of a series of objections by Drumalee GFC who were defeated in the Semi Final by Killinkere. Ken Browne was the Butlersbridge ace with goals in each half. He was ably assisted by Con Smith at centre field. The Bridge led by 2-2 to Stradone’s 0-3 at half time with Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady Castleblayney the referee.
Ladie’s Golf AGM at County Cavan Golf Club President Dorie Smith Captain Connie McEntee Secretary Una Smith Treasurer Joan O Hanlon Match Secretary Carmel McDonald Handicap Secretary Kathleen Morgan
Death of William Shanaghy late of Lacken Ballinagh at his residence in Lisdarn Cavan. Prominent footballer with Lacken Celtic GFC. Father of Sister Pelagia Joseph CP Fleetwood England and he is also survived by his sons and daughters. Funeral from a well attended representative Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Potahee cemetery.
Death of Brigid Meehan late of 17 College Street . She was a native Alackan and came to live in the town some years ago . She was extremely popular and a very good neighbour practicing Christian virtue at all times. There was a large and representative attendance at the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry .
Cavan Bridge Mr and Mrs H Carthy E/W Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Cavan Musical Society will not present an opera this year but may do so next year if they can muster the necessary support.
Cavan CYMS Snooker Jimmy Finlay beat Benny Cafferty Jim Fay beat Paddy McCormack and Sean Galligan beat Gene McCusker.
February 29th 1964 The farm and residence belonging to John Morris who has retired and situated at Lisdarn is sold to well known business man Thomas Tierney from Ballinlough county Meath. He owns the ‘Half Way House’ pub in Ballinlough and quarry and carpentry at Main Street Belturbet. Sale was conducted by PJ O Reilly Sean Kelly had carriage and the auction took place in the Farnham Hotel.
Mike Duggan of Ballyhaise is tipped for the Cavan county team as he continues to turn in outstanding displays for his native Ballyhaise and Cavan Juniors. Mike is returning after a lengthy lay off due to injury and starred for Cavan in their bad tempered hard hitting win 1-8 to 1-5 against Antrim at Breffni Park.
Gabriel Kelly is Cavan’s only representative on ‘ The Cuchullain Press All Stars team for 1963. Team Andy Phillips Wicklow Gabriel Kelly Cavan Noel Tierney Galway Pat Connolly Kildare Sean Murphy Kerry Paddy Holden Dublin Martin Newell Galway Mick Garrett Galway Des Foley Dublin Sean O Neill Down Mickey Whelan Dublin Tommy Browne Laois Jimmy Whan Armagh Tom Long Kerry and Pat Donnellan Galway. The selectors were Mick Higgins Cavan Sean Purcell Galway Seamus Murphy Kerry Paddy O Brien Meath and Sean Og O Ceallacain Dublin.
£152 Prize Fund at Cavan Gael’s Bingo in the Town Hall. £55 snowball with £25 must be won .”If you are poor Bingo can make you rich. If you are rich Bingo can make you richer”!
Johnny Goldrick Railway Road Killeshandra catches the first trout of the season a 9 lbs beauty at Monery on the Rive Erne.
March 6th 1964 Bonfires on every hill around Butlersbridge as the returning heroes carry into the Bridge their first ever Junior Championship trophy after failing to Bailieboro in 1919 and again in 1952 against the superb Cootehill team powered by Brian and Charlie Gallagher. They beat Killinkere in the long delayed final by 3-5 to 0-8 in a brilliant display of attacking football in the second half. After a very shaky first half when Killinkere were the more dominant force the Bridge were lucky to be even at 1-2 to the Bridge’s 0-5. Killinkere were ahead after only 30 seconds with Jimmy Smith pointing followed by a Jimmy Stafford point. Con Smith sent a speculative high ball to the square and when Ken Browne caught it he swivelled quickly to send a great shot to the back of the Killinkere goal. The Bridge added two more points to lead 1-2 to 0-2 but Killinkere pulled themselves back into the game with 3 unanswered points before half time. At halftime Sean O Hare and his selectors stayed ice cool and switched Kevin Smith to midfield and sent brother Con to the lacklustre forward line where he added great verve speed and dash to the Bridge attack while Kevin reigned supreme at midfield. Francie Reilly at centre half back was immense for the Bridge throughout the hour. It was from his clearance that Con Smith appeared from nowhere to crash a great goal to the net and give the lead to Butlersbridge from where they were never headed. Then the goal of the year from young Eamonn Reilly who troubled the Killinkere defence from start to finish with his lightening speed and movement followed by a point from Ken Browne threatened to swamp Killinkere. Team Gerry Healy Mickey Reilly Terry Smyth Captain J Brogan Michael Reilly Francie Reilly John Sheanon Con Smith Brian Myles Tom Sheridan Kevin Smith Tommy Smyth Johnny Cusack Ken Browne and Eamonn Reilly who only gained his place as a result of Ray Dunne a clerical student in Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth not being available to play. Pictured on the coveted player’s page are Ken Browne John Sheanon and Brian Myles all stars for the Bridge. Terry Smith is pictured in jubilant mood holding the cup aloft after receiving it from TP O Reilly Chairman Cavan County Board. Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady Castleblayney was an excellent referee who let the game ebb and flow to its conclusion. Brothers in the Butlersbridge team included Francie Michael and Eamonn Reilly Con and Kevin Smith Terry Captain and brother Tommy. Con Smith and Ken Browne were members of the team beaten by Cootehill in 1952.
There are now 236 blind persons in county Cavan while the home support recorded 1,031 visits during the year. 31 radios were supplied and the home support team recorded over 900 miles in travel throughout the county teaching Braille and home crafts to the visually challenged. All the radios are maintained and serviced to a high standard by Paddy Smyth Service Manager with Smyth’s Electrical 60 Main Street Cavan.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter. The Cullen Cup Cavan Open competition will take place this year in the new ballroom of the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Cavan CYMS snooker competition continues with Tommy Hughes beating hot favourite Tommy ‘Dickie’ Smith Jim Fay beat John McCaffrey while in a sizzling encounter Mickey Breslin won on the black ball from a very gallant Hughie Cosgrove.
Tommy Sheridan Sub Post Office Upper Main Street is rewarded with a silver medal for his outstanding record of safe driving for CIE at an enjoyable function in Dundalk. He is a very prominent Cavan handballer and administrator.
March 13th 1964 Mick Higgins is appointed team manager of the Cavan senior footballers in an effort to redeem the county’s ailing fortunes and reputation after a series of recent catastrophic results. He will be in charge of team selection along with a selection committee and will have the sole right to alter the team during a game. Mick is the holder of three All Ireland medals won with Cavan in 1947 1948 and 1952 when he captained the side to its last Sam Maguire success.
Mr and Mrs W O Farrell Longford are the winners of the prestigious Cullen Cup at Cavan Bridge Club. Pictured after the record breaking tournament in the new Ulster Arms ballroom is H Carthy Captain Mr and Mrs W O Farrell Longford winners Mrs Maura Cullen presenting the BT Cullen Cup and Eithne Behan President of the Contract Bridge Association of Ireland.
Abbey CBS beat Saint Patrick’s College Cavan 3-8 to 2-5 in the McRory Cup final at damp and overcast Emmett Park Carrickmacross. Led by Down county man Val Kane their speed and thrust up front was far too much for the Cavan side who trailed at the interval by 2-5 to a goal scored by ace forward John Smith. Before a large attendance Cavan struck back in the 3rd quarter but only John Smith of the Saint Pat’s attack looked dangerous. Raymond Carroll S Cassidy and O Brady John Smith and A Clerkin of the Cavan side were outstanding and although badly beaten never stopped trying their best. J Martin of Omagh was an excellent referee of a game which was easy to control and never got to boiling point.
Cavan Boy Scout’s hit the jackpot with their hit musical ‘Paddy McGinnity’s Boat’ attracting a capacity crowd to the 1,600 seater Saint Anthony’s Hall Dublin which was the first venture of the Society in Dublin sponsored by the Cavan Association in Dublin.
Death of Frank Buchanan son of James and Mrs Buchanan Bridge Street in New York. He was brother of the late great Father Willie Buchanan former Musical Director Cavan Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. He emigrated in 1907. He was brother of Vincent Wolfe Tone Street and Annie Buchanan Belfast. He leaves a wife and 3 daughters in New York.
Death of Sadie Smith Drumalee. Very popular well known citizen she was known for her Christian virtue and charity in assisting the poor and deprived in the community. She was wife of the late Philip Smith ex RIC. She is survived by her sons and daughter. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Mr and Mrs C Arnold Maureen Hunt and Joan O Hanlon with Jim Beirne and Surgeon PD Maloney winning the Howell Cup competition run in conjunction with the Cullen Cup.
Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan will dance at various vantage points in Cavan town on Saint Patrick’s morning before heading for the Saint Patrick’s Day parade in Maguiresbridge in county Fermanagh.
Sympathy is extended to WJ Flannery Farnham Street on the death of his brother Vice Admiral Alfred Edward Flannery late of Knockbride. He was younger son of Rev Canon William Flannery and was born in 1907. He qualified as a doctor in the Royal College of Surgeon’s Dublin in 1929. He served in the British Navy in World War 2 and was noted for his extreme courage and bravery being mentioned in despatches on several occasions. He was an Honary Physician to Queen Elizabeth 2. Served in Malta Narvaic and Solerno and was decorated for his bravery and courage in the face of enemy fire. In 1921 he captained Saint Andrew’s College Dublin to their one and only Leinster Senior Rugby up. He leaves a widow two sons and three daughters and was brother of WJ Flannery Farnham Street Cavan.
Film show sponsored by the newly formed Parochial Youth Club in Saint Augustine’s Hall with tea served at the interval.
March 20th 1964 Ulster retain the Railway Cup beating Leinster 3-7 to 2-9 in a thrilling well contested final at Croke Park on Saint Patrick’s Day. While Munster beat Leinster 0-12 to 1-9 in the pipe opening Hurling Final. There was never more than a kick of a ball between the two sides in the football encounter with Ulster leading at half time after enjoying the benefit of the strong wind by 0-7 to 0-2. Des Foley who also played in the hurling decider wrested control of midfield in the second half and Leinster got enough chances to easily win the game but in the end the sharper Ulster forwards were just too good for a pedestrian Leinster defence. Ulster team Seamus Hoare Gabriel Kelly Leo Murphy Bernard Brady Dan McCartan Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Joe Lennon Sean Ferriter Sean O Neill James McCartan Paddy Doherty Jimmy Whan PT Treacey and Frank Donnolly Tyrone. Subs Charlie Gallagher for Frankie Donnolly Jodie O Neill Tyrone for Joe Lennon.
Gritty Cavan performance in hard hitting well contested League quarter final at Pairc Tailteann Navan before a capacity attendance of 15,000 beats off Meath by 3-10 to 2-4. The gates were locked just after the start of the game with thousands still locked out who decided to gain entry by kicking down the gates. Cavan were actually leading by a massive 14 points with five minutes to go but Meath got in for 2 late goals after Cavan had taken their foot off the accelerator. Fierce some shoulder to shoulder charges where Cavan gave as good as they got and cleared their lines with long kicking. Scorers for Cavan were Charlie Gallagher 0-8 Mattie Cahill 2-1 and Jimmy O Donnell 1-1. Meath replied per D Carthy 1-3 P Mulvaney 1-0 and Gerry Cromwell 0-2. Cavan PJ O Gorman Gabriel Kelly Dessie Carolan Tony Morris Frankie Kennedy Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Captain Jimmy Stafford Ray Carolan John Joe O Reilly Hugh Barney O Donohoe Charlie Gallagher Mattie Cahill and Seamus McMahon.
Paddy Fleming is elected Secretary County Cavan Golf Club in succession to Jack Brady ‘Fort View’ Farnham Road.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the 11:30 Solemn High Mass on Saint Patrick’s Day in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan while the deacon was Father Felim McGovern sub deacon Father PJ McManus and MC Father PJ Gargan. Rev AB McGrath who celebrated the 10 am Mass was on the organ with music by the Cathedral Choir.
Liam Bogue and Mattie Corcoran win the Captain’s H Carty’s Prize at Cavan Bridge Club while E/W was Mrs H Ryan and Mrs Jim Burke.
Roger Loonam Emmett Place is the latest angler to land an impressive brown trout on the River Erne landing the beautiful specimen at Rann.
Angler’s Club Chairman Tom McConville Vice Chairman Norman Cinnamond Secretary Sean Young Treasurer Johnny Donohoe.
Cavan CYMS third round of snooker competition. Tommy Hughes beat Seamus McCormack 4th round Tommy Hughes beat Jim Fay and the final is now between the in form Mickey Breslin and Tommy Hughes.
First ever Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Cavan at the ‘Rival’s Inn’ Coleman Road. The organisation was founded in 1935 by two American’s Bill a stockbroker and Bob a medical doctor who were both addicted to alcohol. First group in Europe founded in Dublin in 1946 and now the organisation have 60 groups in Ireland which are open to all. Their members include clergy of all denominations doctors health professionals and all spheres of society who have heavy drinking problems and in turn helping themselves and others.
Mary Flanagan of the Pioneer Players Navan wins the gold medal as the best actress at Cavan Drama Festival.
Palm Sunday Procession is pictured making its way past the Surgical Hospital in Church Street before diverting down Ashe Street and back to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. In picture are Bishop Quinn accompanied by the Boy Scouts carrying palm, the children of Mary and Fathers PJ Gargan and PJ McManus.
Drumalee show their potential as a potent force when they hammer Cavan Gael's 4-10 to 2-2 in the first round of the Junior League at Breffni Park. Donie Fay Michael Smith and Paddy Lyons had a field day scoring at will from every opportunity. In the Cavan Gael's goal recently married Paddy McNamara was very busy saving shot after shot and was in no way to blame for the four which passed him. Brendan Keaney and Des Lambert were sound in the full back line Tony McConnell outstanding at centre half. Joe Connolly was always dangerous and scored the Gael’s consolation goal with excellent support from a very busy Jackie Sheridan and Larry Ready. Drumalee had no weak links and looked a team of all the talents. Noel Donohoe Andy O Connell Tommy Molloy Donie Fay and Micheal Greenan were outstanding.
Strand Players Dublin win the Dr Lyons Cup and Section A at Cavan Drama Festival with ‘Ring Around the Moon’ with Producer Aíne O Driscoll best producer. The Hugh Lee Cup was won by Mountnuggent with the ‘Man from Cline’. The AOH Cup was won by Prosperous Drama Group Naas. Mary Flanagan who starred as Breda in ‘Honeysuckle’ and Bill Gouldin Strand Players starring as Hugo in ‘Ring Around the Moon’ were voted the best actress and actor of the festival. The prizes were presented in a packed Town Hall by Father Joe Dolan Adm President of the Festival committee.
As expected by the pundits Mickey Breslin beats Tommy Hughes in the Connolly Cup Snooker Final at Cavan CYMS.
Death of Kathleen Marron Cathedral Road. She was one of the famous Marron family who were all outstanding singers and actors taking a full part in the activities of the Choral Societies and Cathedral Choir. She spent some year in America before returning to spend her retirement years in her native Cavan. She was born in Connolly Street where her parents ran a very successful pub business later taken over by Benny Conaty. She is survived by one sister in America nieces and nephews. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Meeting called for side room Town Hall with a view to forming a youth club in Cavan catering for both indoor and outdoor pursuits.
Cavan Bridge N/S PD Maloney and AG Hunt E/W Mr and Mrs O Sullivan.
“ Andrew Breslin Self Drive Cars and Caravans Phone Cavan 209.”
The Old Mill Bar and Lounge re opens this weekend after extensive renovations. All drinks served in top class condition. Under personal management of Walter Ball.
March 28th 1964 Easter commemoration honours Captain Michael O Reilly at IRA memorial service at Killoughter where Mary Brady former Clann Na Poblachta Chairman of Cavan UDC led the recitation of the rosary. Sean O Bradaigh Longford and Paddy Duffy Cavan County Council Sinn Fein member were also in attendance.
Brendan Behan the angry man of Irish literature dies in the Meath Hospital on March 20th 1964 following a stroke on Saint Patrick’s Day. His wife Beatrice and brother Rory were at his bedside and his father had just left the building. Only 41 he had been in poor health for sometime as a result of his heavy drinking and wild lifestyle. He suffered complications from diabetes and jaundice. House painter poet revolutionary and true blue Dublin character Behan sprang to fame with his play the ‘Quare Fella’ based on his experiences in jail in Britain during the 1940s –it ran fro six months at the Pike Theatre Dublin in 1956. Produced by Joan Littlewood it transferred to the Theatre Royal in Stratford and brought Behan international fame. He followed up with ‘The Hostage’ in 1957 a year that saw the publication of his autobiographical novel ‘The Borstal Boy’. Brendan was to find fame difficult to deal with and his life became increasingly erratic.
Sean Brady son of Andrew and Mrs Brady Drumcalpin Mountain Lodge Cootehill in the Parish of Laragh and Kevin Mullen son of Mr and Mrs MJ Mullen Mountnuggent are ordained priests in Rome. Father Sean will serve in the Diocese of Kilmore while Father Kevin will minister in the Diocese of Rosepoint USA.
Government forces pursue the rebels in bloody battle scenes in Vietnam near the Cambodian border where many innocent children were just run over by Government tanks.
April 4th 1964 Oliver Moran Minister for Lands opens the new ‘Seven Horseshoes Hotel ‘ in Belturbet.
Bishop Quinn presides at the Solemn Pontifical High Mass for the blessing of the oils in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Deacon was Father Patrick Mallon sub deacon Father James Carroll and MC Father Terry McManus. Father Joe Dolan celebrated the Mass of the Last Supper deacon was Father Sean O Reilly sub deacon Father Pat Brady and MC Father Augustine Leydon. The Passion on Good Friday was chanted by Fathers AB McGrath Torlac O Reilly and Dan Gallogly with MC Father PJ Gargan. On Easter Saturday night the Vigil Mass was celebrated by His Lordship Bishop Quinn assisted by Father Felim McGovern Father Torlac was deacon Dan Gallogly sub deacon and MC Father PJ Gargan. The blessing of the Paschal fire renewal of baptismal vows etc was directed by Father Joe Dolan Adm, the commentator was Father PJ McManus while the sacred music was sung by the Cathedral choir and Father ABC McGrath was director and played the organ. On Easter Sunday morning Fathers PJ McManus said the 8 am Mass John Maguire the children’s 10 am and Joe Dolan the 11:30 am.
Matt Rudden is once again third in the All Ireland Cross Country Final over 7 ½ miles in Thurles. The winner was S O Sullivan Limerick 2nd Mick Molloy from Oughterard the Irish 15 mile record holder. Matt tried from the start to break the field with some courageous front running but couldn’t shake off the majestic Sullivan who sailed to victory over the closing 100 yards. Matt now has been 2nd twice and 3rd twice over the last four years.
Mr and Mrs C Arnold and Surgeon Maloney and Gerry Hunt will represent Cavan in the team of four competition in Athlone.
Marie Collins SRN daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Collins Corahoe passes her SRS in Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey.
Pat Gaffey son of Bill and Susan Gaffey Church Street passes his entrance exam for the Garda and will enter Templemore shortly to commence his training.
Death of James Mulligan senior Derragarra Butlersbridge. Survived by his sons daughters nephews nieces and many friends. There was an overflow attendance at the Funeral Mass in Saint Aidan’s Butlersbridge with burial later in the New cemetery.
Death of the legendary Tom Maguire Tullyco Cavan. Prominent member of Tullyco GFC, he later threw in his lot with Cavan Slashers winning County Championship medals in 1917 1924 and 1925. Tall athletic figure Tom was sporting and courageous never sinking to the level where he had to assault an opponent to gain an advantage. He later emigrated to America where he spent over 10 years. When he returned he set up a farm in his native Tullyco and was extremely well known in the town by his tall erect pleasant appearance riding a bicycle and saluting all his acquaintances. He was a founder member of Cavan Angler’s Club and Cavan Dog and Gun Club. He was President of the Cavan Irish American Society. Survived by his wife Katie 1 daughter 1 brother and 3 sisters. Rev A B McGrath officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry. Cavan Gael's provided a guard of honour at both the funeral and removal.
April 11th 1964 Eileen Kennedy Solicitor Carrickmacross is appointed Ireland’s first ever woman District Justice. Qualified as a solicitor in 1947, she is a member of the well known legal firm of PJ Kennedy and sons solicitors Carrickmacross. Coroner for South Monaghan. She was educated at Saint Louis Convent Carrickmacross.
Pictured are Noel Hugh and John Smith sons of Mr and Mrs James Smith Kilnavara. Paul George and Peter Quinn sons of Mr and Mrs John Quinn Postmaster all receive Confirmation from Bishop Austin Quinn in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Over 400 children from the parish were confirmed by the Bishop assisted by Fathers Michael Gilbride Ballinagh John M Byrne Laragh H Dillon PP DD Drung and Patrick Morris CC Belturbet.
Paddy Gaffney BE Town Engineer explains to Cavan UDC that due to emigration to England, he is unable to secure carpenters plumbers or tradesmen to carry out urgent repairs for Council tenants in 11 Breffni or 16 Owen Roe who have been waiting a considerable time. Overdraft accommodation is fixed at £7,000 for the first three months which is double last year’s amount.
Cavan are beaten 1-8 to 0-7 by Down in the National League Semi Final. Cavan dominated play throughout but could not convert their advantage to scores due to a very poor forward line who wasted chance after chance. Down led by 0-5 to 0-4 at the interval. The decisive moment came when PJ O Gorman safely fielded a Down 50 but was controversially charged over the line by the inrushing Paddy Doherty for a ‘doubtful’ Down goal. Cavan PJ O Gorman Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Tony Morris Frank Kennedy Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Captain Ray Carolan Jimmy Stafford JJ O Reilly Hugh Barney O Donohoe Tom Lynch Mattie Cahill Charlie Gallagher and Pat Gaffney.
Death of Mattie Reilly 11 Ashe Street at a young age. He spent many years in America. He was married to a sister of Doctor Brian Galligan and was extremely popular in the town where he returned to spend most of the summer months. He is survived by his wife and two young children Michael and Helen. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan where Father PJ Gargan officiated with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Bridge Club PD Maloney and AG Hunt win the prestigious Kells Open Bridge tournament for the second successive year. The Cavan team also won the North Eastern Cup at the All Ireland Finals in Athlone.
Brendan Sexton son of John and Agnes Sexton Breffni Park and former Cavan Cavan Slashers and Harps star footballer is promoted to the rank of Sergeant Garda Siochana at the Bridewell Dublin.
Death of Margaret McKiernan Edenticlare and formerly Lavey. Funeral from Saint Brigid's Church to the adjoining Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry. She is survived by her nephews nieces relatives and many friends and neighbours.
April 18th 1964 Tony Farrelly and J McCormack with 67 nett beat Willie O Hanlon and Seamus Fox 67 ½ nett. Maura Maloney won the Lady’s prize.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs H Ryan E/W Miss Anne McEneaney and A Kelly.
Small supply at monthly fair where prices were well up to average. Yearlings £35-40 two year olds £50-55 three year olds £55-70 milch cows £40-50 springers £60-75 working horses £40-50 ponies £30-35 two year old £40-50 knackers £35-45 donkies well up £12-18 driven by the McCabe’s and seaside trade in England. Casseogs £35-40 bonhams £12-14 per pair.
Funeral of Edward Tully father of Rev EP Tully CC Shercock attended by Bishop Quinn Lord Abbott C Colwell and over 100 clergy in Saint Patrick’s Church Drumcor. Chief mourners Mrs R Burke MPSI Main Street Cavan daughter Rev E Tully and John Tully Gartbrattan sons John Dermot and Kevin Burke Kathleen Eamonn Sue Marie Michael Evelyn Sean Patricia Tully Gartbrattan Eamonn Mary Michael Tully Blessington grandchildren.
“Smyth’s 60 Main Street for sewing and knitting machines . Phone Cavan 88”
April 25th 1964 Margaret English and Ina Hickey win the Committee prize at County Cavan Golf Club.
Kilmore Diocesan Plainsong Festival commences with solemn Pontifical High Mass in the Cathedral where Father Torlac O Reilly was the celebrant deacon Father Benny Maguire and sub deacon Father Felim McGovern. Father PA Fay Redhills was the MC . Mixed choir sang the Mass with secondary schools singing the Proper. Choral competitions in the Poor Clare Convent where certificates were awarded to over 500 participating children. Very Re Joseph Higgins SFE Sligo and Father ABC McGrath were the examiners.
Death of Thomas Donohoe at his residence Killygarry. He was husband of Katie Donohoe. Large and representative attendance at the funeral in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial in the adjoining cemetery..
Death of Peter ‘Petey’ Reilly 62 Pearse Street. Well known highly respected resident of the town where he came to live some time age. Native of Carrickallen Mountain Lodge. Survived by his wife and family. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan was large and representative with burial later in Carrickallen.
Death of Matthew Smith 20 Breffni Terrace . He was Cavan’s oldest resident at 96 and had the proud boast that ‘he never wore an overcoat’ . He lived a large portion of his early life in Mud Wall Row and was one of the first occupants of Breffni Terrace in 1880. His erect soldierly carriage and fine bearing belied his advanced age. Survived by his nephews nieces relatives neighbours and many friends. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan was large and representative reflecting the popularity of one of Cavan’s best known citizens. Burial in Cullies cemetery.
C Cooper Mayor of Portadown accompanied by Bishop EFB Moore Bishop of Kilmore Ardagh and Elphin is accorded a civic reception by the members of Cavan Urban Council.
Parochial youth movement in Saint Augustine’s Hall host a social at which tea was served and the members addressed by Father PJ McManus CC.
Butlersbridge in their first outing at senior rank are beaten in the league by Cavan Gael’s 1-11 to 2-2 at Breffni Park. After a bright start Bridge faded in the second half. Interval score was Cavan Gael’s 0-9 Butlersbridge 2-0. Cavan Gael's John ‘Foley’ O Rourke George Crowe Hugo Cafferty Tony McConnell Eamonn McGovern Pat Gaffney Jim McDonnell Mick Ryan PJ Carroll Tommy Smith Jack McEntee Phil Murray Jackie Sheridan Cathal Young and Sean Galligan. Referee Mick Higgins
May 3rd 1964 Cavan Gael’s are again too good for the Bridge in the return leg of the senior league in Butlersbridge winning 3-11 to 1-7 after leading by 1-7 to 0-3 at half time. Scorers for the Gael’s Jack McEntee 1-4 Terry Smith 1-3 Cathal Young 1-0 Philip Murray 0-2 and Jim McDonnell and Paddy Maguire 0-1 each. The Bridge replied per Eddie Sheridan 1-1 John Cusack 0-4 Ken Browne 0-1 and own point from Gael’s goalie John ‘Foley’ O Rourke.
Lt General Michael Costello gives the keynote address at the lecture on the life of General Philip Sheridan Commander in Chief of the United States Army. The Master of Ceremonies was Father Charles Travers Saint Patrick’s College and the Town Hall was packed to capacity. Brian O Mordha Chairman of Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne presided and featured speaker was Eric Dorman O Gowan Chief of Staff to General Auchowlek in North Africa in World War 2. General Sheridan was born in Beagh Killinkere where his ancestral home is preserved. Among the distinguished attendance was Bishop Austin Quinn and Lord Abbott C Colwell from Kilnacrott. Dr Philip O Connell the distinguished author and historian was introduced by Father Augustine Leydon Secretary Cumainn Seanchas an Cabhan.
At Butlersbridge Cavan Gael’s defeat Butlersbridge in the Junior League curtain raiser 5-6 to 1-7 with Paddy O Reilly outstanding in the Gael’s goal with great cover from Emmanuel Kennedy Donal Crowe in defence. Jimmy Mulcahy and Brian Reilly were outstanding at midfield dominating play throughout while up front Joe Connolly Dermot Burke Eamonn Brady and Dick Mulcahy were very prominent. Scorers for the Gael’s Eamonn Brady 2-3 Joe Connolly 2-0 Jimmy Mulcahy 1-0 Dick Mulcahy 0-2 and Dermot Burke 0-1. Dessie Maguire was outstanding at centre half back for Butlersbridge who replied per Michael Connolly 1-1 Michael Rafferty 0-4 and Joe Connolly 0-1. The referee was Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady Castleblayney.
Saint Patrick’s College competing for the first time are 2nd team in the Ulster School’s cross country in Armagh. Best placed in the senior event were P Gilgunn 4th JF Murphy 10th A Clerkin 11th W Robinson 12th. The race was won by the home club Saint Patrick’s Armagh. Saint Pat’s were 3rd in the junior race with P Dolan 14th P Leydon 16th C Reilly 17th and Joseph Fulton 20th . Both teams were coached by James Burns a teacher at Saint Patrick’s college.
Michael Smith opens his new service station at ‘Oakvale Service Station’ at Farham Road. Shop catering for the growing number of residents in the area and the steady flow of visitors to the nearby Lisdarn Hospital. The architects were Gaffney Cullivan while the contractor was Gerald Shannon Clonogonnell.
Saint Patrick’s College sell half of Trinity Island on the river Erne to Michael Cullivan Drumgola comprising 57 acres for £2,400. PJ O Reilly was the auctioneer while Alfred Myles Smith was the solicitor having carriage.
‘Cavan House’ property of the late Edward Brady is sold in trust to Sean V Kelly for purchaser Paddy King. Murphy Quinn were the auctioneers and LCP Smith had carriage of sale. The well known Republican premises was in the Brady family for over 100 years. Paddy King recently returned from England recently purchased 87 Main Street opposite The Farnham Hotel which he is converting into a Dental Surgery.
Death of Katherine Costello 6 Ashe Street at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was widow of John well known hackney and taxi driver who was an elected member of Cavan UDC some years ago. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan was large and representative with burial later in Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
Sean Bergin well known Cavan actor and comic is departing from Cavan to work in the Connolly chain of shoe shops in Dublin. He served his apprenticeship in Seamus Fox’s and has been employed there for over ten years. Liam Bogue made the presentation on behalf of the Golf Club while Philip Cullivan representing the Cavan Musical Society at the social and presented the very popular Sean with a wallet of notes in Cavan Golf Club.
May 10th 1964 Vincent McCaul Bridge Street and Roger Loonam Emmett Place land over 20 fish consisting of pike and bream averaging over 8 lbs each on the River Erne with the heaviest weighing 13 lbs.
The census reports that 94.90% of Irish people profess to being Catholics.
Sean Lemass Taoiseach opens Cavan Engineering on the Dublin Road. He was accompanied by Cavan’s Con A Smith Managing Director and is pictured speaking to Philip Murray nicely turned out in a sparkling clean white coat who is giving him a first hand account of the process of turning out transformers for the Bavarian market. On the way back to Dublin he calls to Lavey Lake where Father Malachy Byrne presents him with a tasty 1 ½ lbs rainbow trout for the tea.
Drumalee top the Junior ranks as they hammer luckless Butlersbridge 6-8 to 1-1 in atrocious weather and bottomless conditions at the Drumalee venue. Scorers Noel Donohoe 3-00 Donie Fay 1-5 Tom Flynn Andy Connell 1-0 each and Micheal Greenan and Brendan Young 1-1 each. Niall Crowe was the only scorer for the Bridge with 1-1
Cavan Urban Council garden competition will be separated into two zones with prize structure of £5 for 1st £3 for 2nd and 3rd will receive £2. They are appealing to Lord Farnham to sell the derelict plot adjacent to the ex service men’s hut for a nominal sum of £50. Vote of congratulations to the Smith family for their initiative in establishing Cavan Engineering. The town was en fete and decorated for the visit of an Taoiseach Sean Lemass to open Cavan’s first ever industrial concern.
Death of Patrick McDonald Butlersbridge well known building contractor. He is survived by his wife brothers and sisters. Funeral from Saint Aidan’s church was large and representative with burial later in the New cemetery.
Death of John Smith 44 Pearse Street . The family kept a well known guest house in the middle of the town opposite the Allied Irish Bank. Member of the 3rd order of Saint Francis and other sodalities. He was a Peace Commissioner for Cavan and adjoining counties since 1923. He is survived by his wife 3 sons and 4 daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
The Cullivan family 25 Cathedral Road are awakened by their pet collie dog persistently barking. Joe Junior out of bed in a flash rescues the dog from the burning inferno that was the garage and moves the family van to a safe spot. Cavan Fire Brigade are alerted and manage to keep the blaze from spreading to the adjoining house but the garage and contents are burnt to the ground.
Death of Francis Meehan Saint Brigid’s Terrace in Saint Felim’s Hospital. He was a cattle dealer and very well known and highly respected in the cattle trade. He is survived by his wife and other relatives.
Custom of strewing the mantle of the house with flowers to welcome the Queen of the May is observed in Emmett Place College Street Wolfe Tone Street and some of the surrounding areas particularly in Butlersbridge.
Andy Breslin car and caravan hire opens a branch of his thriving business in Wine Street Sligo.
Valerie Goulding of the Central Remedial Clinic holds a most successful flag day in Cavan.
Sister Mercy thanks Drumlane Dramatic Society for their production of ‘The Year of the Hiker’ and Saint Aidan’s troop Butlersbridge for ‘Mrs Gibson’s Boys’ at Cavan’s Saint Phelim’s Hospital over Easter.
May 17th 1964 Irish Permanent Building Society is offering 4% tax free on investments which is equal to 6% gross.
Cavan Association in New York are flying in 189 passengers for five weeks holiday in the Cavan area where the ‘Failte’ festival will take place in their honour from the 23rd August to the 27th September 1964. The Failte committee is headed up by Father Joe Dolan Adm in association with Cavan Tourist Board. Tours of interest will be organised by the committee to various centres of interest in the county.
Sister Dr Patricia Kelly at centre of earthquake in Tanganyka where the quake lasted just 60 seconds. The earthquake destroyed the £50,000 Medical Centre of the Medical Missionaries of Mary. The hospital collapsed and the walls of the nearby school also fell in. None of the sisters were injured. Sister Patricia stopped off in Rome on her way to the Missions and was received in audience by Pope John XXIII.
Cavan Bridge N/S Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald E/W Dermot Morgan and H Carthy.
Andy Smith Lavey Strand leads the Dun A Ri Ceilidhe Band on ‘Ceilidhe House’ broadcast live from Radio Eireann. They played a selection of stirring numbers.
New Cavan basketball team defeat Ballyhaise Agricultural College 48-46 in a terrific match in the College’s state of the art facility. The return game will be at the Cavan Military Barracks next week. They have also fixtures lined up against FCA units in Dundalk Drogheda and Castleblayney.
Death of Peggy Brady at King George’s Hospital London. She was a daughter of the Brady family who operated the ‘Old Globe Hotel’ in Main Street opposite Maurice Brady’s. She was a nurse in London for most of her life. She is survived by her seven brothers Tom Terry, Peter Paul, Bennie Philip Paddy and Johnny sisters Nora Brady Ballyjamesduff Kathy Annie Town Hall Street. The remains were flown home from London and were received at the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan by Father PJ Gargan CC who also officiated at the well attended funeral with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
“Long playing record of the speeches of John F Kennedy in Ireland now available at Hayes TV Cootehill and Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan”.
Cavan Fair with prices improved in every sector Cattle one year old £32-40 two years £45-50 three year olds £60-70 milch cows £50-60 springers £60-80 mincers £35-45 working horses ££50-60 donkeys £8-15 with two or three selling to Mr Billy McCabe for the seaside trade in England for up to £20. Carrying sows £35-40 casseogs £35-40 bonhams £12-15 per pair ponies £30-35 and knackers £45-55.
May 24th 1964 Huge good humoured crowd at the All Ireland Fleadh held in ideal weather conditions over the Whit weekend in Clones. Crowds from North and South mixed in good humour enjoying the many street sessions in a weekend that will long be remembered. Barmen came from Dublin and Belfast earning £5 per day serving the thousands of thirsty revellers. Most of the liquor was consumed on the streets as the bars became over crowded. Rain on Monday morning soaked many of the outdoor campers but the sun came back out in the afternoon. Fermanagh Street was the centre of activity as thousands participated in dancing singing and playing Irish music in the street. Two beautiful scorching hot summers days spoiled by early morning rain on Monday which later gave way to sunshine and showers. Thousands camped on hills overlooking Clones while many more just slept rough in doorways and on the pavements. No serious incidents reported with the music and noise intoxicating. The Clones Urban Council staff were augmented by Monaghan County Council staff in cleaning the streets in the early morning under the supervision of County Manager George Carron. The fire brigade were on constant call with small outbreaks reported all over the town. The Fleadh which has acquired a very bad name for violence particularly last year in Mullingar was extremely well policed and no serious incidents were reported. Speakers at the official opening of Fleadh Cheoil Na hEireann included TP Dempsey Public Relations Officer CCE Sylvester Conway Chairman CCE Doctor Brian Galligan Vice President CCE and Right Rev Monsignor Ward.
By order of the Minister for Agriculture Paddy Smith TD bans the export of all horses over five years other than thoroughbreds or ponies bringing to an end the controversial export of horse flesh to the continent for human consumption.
William Flannery MA BCom LLB is admitted to the Irish region of Industrial Consultants. He was formerly with the Healy Group. He was educated at Cavan’s Number 1 school Portora Royal school Enniskillen and Trinity College Dublin. He was an outstanding tennis player and member of Cavan Lawn Tennis Club and Trinity College team for 4 years and in the last year he captained the team. William ‘Bill’ lives in Mount Merrion and he has a wife and two young children.
Death of Sarah Nunn nee Scott Connolly Street at her residence 31 Moore Street Barton on Trent. She was eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs William Scott . She is survived by her husband daughter brother and sisters.
All GAA games in the country are cancelled due to the death of Padraig O Keeffe General Secretary of the Association who died in Dublin at the age of 67. He was a former footballer and hurler with Cork and succeeded LJ O Toole who had been in office since 1901 as General Secretary in 1929. He started his administrative career as Secretary of the Cork School’s Board later becoming Secretary of Cork County Board and Central Council representative.
Cavan Technical School annual outing to Dublin takes in the Zoo the Botanic Gardens Dail Eireann Dublin Airport. The 152 party of students and teachers had a most enjoyable day for which they had saved all year in the Post Office.
Seamus Keaveney former Cavan and Wexford footballer is appointed games master at the new Garda Depot in Templemore county Tipperary.
George B Fairbrother Secretary of Cavan Lawn Tennis Club throws open the gates of the exclusive Cavan Lawn Tennis Club inviting all interested parties to join with tennis and a tea party each Wednesday. Up to this point membership was exclusive to the professional classes with Protestants very much in the ascendancy.
“Bingo Town Hall Cavan sponsored by Cavan Gael’s every Friday night. £100 Snowball game 7. £50 must be won game 9. £125 in prizes each night . First game 9 pm sharp admission 6/-.
May 30th 1964 Over 200 children from the local schools receive their first Holy Communion in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan where Father Pat Donohoe on his first holiday from Korea celebrates the Mass. Pat first went to Korea in September 1957.
Jackson’s day trip to Bundoran 12/6 with the return ticket costing only 18/6. The bus will pick up passengers in Killeshandra Ballinamore Drumshanbo Drumkeeran and Manorhamilton.
Death of Pandet Nehru Premier of India following a heart attack at the age of 74. Father of modern India. He was Prime Minister for the last 17 years. His brother Lal Nanda Minister for Home Affairs succeeds him as Prime Minister. Mr De Velera cabled his condolence to the family and the Indian people.
Drumalee have little difficulty disposing of an inexperienced Butlersbridge team 2-5 to 1-2 in the Junior League at Butlersbridge. Only the stout hearted Dessie Maguire Joe Connolly in goals F McCaffrey Sean McSherry were prominent for Butlersbridge while Tony Coyle in goal who made several outstanding saves Tommy Molloy Frank Walsh Andy O Connell were outstanding for Drumalee. Debutants for the Bridge included Hughie McGerty and Paddy Downes. The game started late as Butlersbridge searched for a spare set of jerseys.
Greg Sheridan and Donal White representing Cavan defeat Armagh 15-3 15-4 in the Ulster Juvenile Championship at Mullahoran.
Cavan Gael qualify for the 1962 Senior League Final when they beat Bailieboro 1-12 to 2-4 in the semi final replay at bright and sunny Breffni Park. Bailieboro led by 2-2 to 1-3 at half time. Mick Ryan Phil Murray Jim McDonnell were outstanding for the winners.
Death of Frances Marron in New Jersey USA at an advanced age. Member of a well known Cavan family- they owned a pub in Connolly Street later owned by Benny Conaty. She worked in the New York Courts service. Last of the family she was predeceased by her brother Michael and two sisters.
Cavan Girl’s Club hold their annual Jumble Sale in the Town Hall.
Father PJ McManus celebrates the Solemn High Mass on the feast of Corpus Christi with deacon Father Felim McGovern sub deacon Father Benny Maguire and master of ceremonies Father PJ Gargan. The music was in the capable hands of the Cathedral choir with Father AB McGrath on the organ. The 8 am was celebrated by Father John Maguire while Father Pat Donohoe home on holidays from the mission fields in Korea celebrated the children’s 10 Mass. The worker’s evening mass was celebrated by Father AB McGrath. In the afternoon with the rain holding off on a dark threatening afternoon Father PJ Gargan bore the Blessed Sacrament through the flower bedecked streets of the town leaving the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan up Church Street Main Street Connolly Street back by College Street Kelly’s Terrace and Farnham Street.. He was assisted by Fathers Pat Brady and Felim McGovern. Benediction took place in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan as a precaution against the threatening rain.
Professor Conway UCD catches the biggest trout 10 pounds in weight ever recorded on Lough Sheelin
Death of Wilfred McGauran MD Mch son of the late Dr James and Mrs McGauran Church Street at his residence 23 Alexander Road Epsom. He was a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and had an extensive practice. He is survived by his wife Iris son John two daughters Denise and Helen. He was brother in law of Dr Anna J McGauran Church Street and uncle of Doctor Raymond McGauran. Funeral from Saint Joseph’s Church Epsom Surrey to the adjoining cemetery.
Over 8,000 attend the official opening of Pairc Sean MacDiarmada in Carrick on Shannon performed by Alf Murray President of the GAA. The pitch and enclosure was blessed by Rev Canon M Kearney PP Carrick on Shannon.
Doyle’s Garage in Kells will in future be known as Murray and Breslin Kells Limited. The directors are Brendan J Murray Ard Keen Cathedral Road and Michael Breslin Kells.
The Ladie’s Committee Prize at Cavan Golf Club is won by Mrs R B Hickey Cathedral Road Cavan.
Cavan Gaels qualify for the final of the Senior League 1962 where they will play Bailieboro next Sunday by impressively defeating Ballinagh 1-12 to 2-4 in Breffni Park. Hugo Cafferty and Colm Smith were rock like in defence while Eamonn McGovern starred in the half back line well supported by county star Jim McDonnell. In the forwards Paddy Maguire Jack McEntee PJ Carroll and Philip Murray were outstanding. Ballinagh led by 2-3 to 1-3 at half time.
Loreto Past Pupils Union President Mrs Peter McDwyer Belturbet Vice President Maura Baxter Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Kathleen Murray Cathedral Road.
“For your holiday book a self drive car with Paddy Donohoe Phone 174. Brochure on request.”
June 7th 1964 Patrick McDonald Dublin is elected President of the Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupil’s Union.
Blind eye to be turned to farmers selling vegetables and garden produce at the Market Square until suitable accommodation is provided for them by Cavan UDC.
Only 2.65 inches of rain fall in Cavan town during the month of May. There were 18 rainy days and the wettest day was on the 10th of May when .38 inches of rain fell. In May 1963 3.01 inches fell on 22 wet days. June begins in the West Cavan area with snow falling in Ballyconnell and the surrounding hill area with stiff frosts at night. Some of the summer bedding plants were scorched by the frost.
John McCormack wins the Breifne trophy at County Cavan Golf Club presented by the Captain Liam Bogue. David Browne had the best gross while Dermot Morgan and John English won the 9 hole competition. Connie McEntee Lady Captain is seen presenting the Lyons Cup to the winner Joan O Hanlon. Muriel Doherty was runner up and Muriel McCormack best gross.
Royal School are entertained by Saint Patrick’s College in inter school’s athletic competition. Pictured is Ivan Magee Captain Royal School Andy Clerkin Captain Saint Patrick’s College Peter Monk Sport’s Master Royal School and Jim Beirne Sport’s Master Saint Pat’s. Patrick Keogan Saint Pat’s won the 100 220 440 and long jump to emerge as the leading athlete while W Robinson Saint Pat’s won the 880 yards and one mile. S Cullen Saint Pat’s won the high jump. Ivan Magee of the Royal School won the shot putt. A return match will take place at the Royal School after the summer recess.
Killinkere exact revenge for their Championship defeat by beating the Champions Butlersbridge 2-9 to 0-5 in the Final of the 1963 Junior League at Breffni Park. Killinkere led by 2-6 to 0-1 at half time. Completely devoid of the thrills and excitement of the Championship final-there was only the one team competing. Scorers for the Bridge Ken Browne 0-2 Con Smith Johnny Cusack and Eamonn Reilly 0-1each. Killinkere Jimmy Stafford 0-3 J Smith 0-6 E Sheridan 1-0 and H Traynor 1-0. Referee Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady Castleblayney.
Death of Brigid Leonard relict of Andrew Draper Bridge Street Cavan at the residence of her son in law. She was extremely popular and vey well known in the town taking an active part in the sodalities in both the new and old Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Death of Rose Anne Conaty Connolly Street at the residence of her nephew Benny Conaty licensed vintner. She was predeceased by her husband John both of them ran a restaurant business in the town. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Cullies cemetery.
June 14th 1964 Father Dan Breen gives an illustrated slide show on his recent visit to Rome to the members of the Cavan Association in Dublin. May McCaul 102 Saint Stephen’s Green reports that there are only a few tickets left for the Association’s annual visit to Kilnacrott at 30/- with dinner supplied.
Paddy Keoghan star athlete is best all rounder at the Saint Patrick’s College Sports winning the Past Pupil’s Union cup. He won the 100 200 440 yards and long jump. P Sheils won the day pupil’s race from Pearse Gilroy and a fast finishing Michael McGinnity. The mile was won by John Murphy in a time of 5:31.5 S Cassidy won the 12 lb shot from Dermot Healey and Andy Clerkin. Hop step and jump was won by S Cullen. Philip Fitzsimmons won the sack race. P Sheils the day student’s cycle race. Brendan Dunne won the father’s race with Mr Traynor 2nd and Tom O Connor 3rd.
Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupil’s Union 1964 President Patrick McDonald Dublin Treasurer Michael Neary Secretary TM Gilroy and Father Pat Brady Saint Pat’s.
Opening of new pitch Pairc Naomh Fionan at Cornafean blessed by Bishop Austin Quinn. Peadar Doyle Chairman of the club presided. In a senior football challenge Cavan beat Galway 1-14 to 3-3 while Mullahoran the county Cavan champions beat Drumlish the Longford title holders 1-12 to 1-5.
From now on anglers fishing Killymooney Lake must have a permit. M Gibson a visiting angler from England landed 50 lb of trench in one day on the lake which is only ‘ a stone’s throw’ from the centre of Cavan town.
Eva McManus born at 89 Main Street ( Leonard’s ) where her mother carried on a successful drapery business 50 years ago accompanied by Mrs Hinds Florida are on holiday with their old friend Molly Soden Church Street.
Prices at Cavan Fair jump £4-5 on the previous Fair. Yearling bullocks £42-50 heifers £35-40 two year olds £50-72-10 three year olds £75-85 milch cows £55-65 springers £75-85 mincers £35-45 carrying sows and casseogs £35-45 bonhams £11-14 per pair.
Anna May Duffy is appointed clerk in Arthur Guinness while Eileen Gilroy will take up a position in RTE . Both are past pupils of Loreto Commercial College.
Death of James Greene Drumgola. He was Cavan’s last Blacksmith operating a forge along the main Cavan/ Butlersbridge road. Native of Belturbet he was brother of J J a former member of Belturbet Town Commissioners. Survived by his wife sons and daughter. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
June 20th 1964 Leo McDonald and M Leonard Virginia win the mixed foursomes at County Cavan Golf Club with Danny O Kelly and Connie McEntee runners up while Louis Blessing and Margaret English had the best gross.
Mary O Hanlon eldest daughter of Billy and Beezie O Hanlon Creighan home on holidays from England where she is a nurse is the winner of the sea angling competition in Bundoran.
Mick McCarthy Paddy Lyons and Danny O Kelly are all selected for Cavan hurling team to play Down in the Ulster championship in Pearse Park Ballybay. Cavan beat Monaghan 2-7 to 2-2 in the first round at Breffni Park after leading by 2-3 to 1-2 at the interval.
TP O Callaghan Bailieboro brings off the treble at the Ulster NACAI championships in Omagh. He won the 5,000 metres in 16:48 1,500 in 4:28 and 800 metres in 2:14. He was an automatic selection for the Ulster team take on Connaught at Kilnacrott.
Cavan Gael’s will play Virginia in the 1962 League Final at Breffni Park next Sunday.
Cavan easily account for a very poor Derry team 3-9 to 2-3 much more decisively than the score suggests as Cavan had the luxury of shooting 23 wides during the hour. They will now play Donegal in the Ulster semi final at Irvinstown. Cavan led by 1-3 to 0-2 at the interval. Cavan had a 9 point lead after 9 minutes of the second half when Mattie Cahill shot a great goal to seal the issue.
June 27th 1964 Cyril Mulligan Crosserlough John O Donnell Killmacreenan county Donegal Colm Woods Ballyconnell Thomas Woods Swanlinbar and John Quinn Ballinamore are all ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Austin Quinn in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. All of the newly ordained priest will minister in the Diocese of Kilmore with the exception of Father Colm Woods who will minister in Wyoming USA.
Cavan Gael’s beat a very poor ailing Virginia Blues 2-9 to 1-1 in the 1962 Senior League Final at Breffni Park after leading by two points at halftime. The Gael’s piled on the pressure in the second half with Virginia not registering a single score. Severe blow when full back John Maguire had to retire after a clash with ace Cavan Gael’s forward Phil Murray. Hugo Cafferty Tony McConnell and Colm Smith outstanding in defence with Pat Gaffney and Jim McDonnell working solidly throughout. PJ Carroll and man of the match Mick Ryan dominated midfield and had it all their own way in the second half. Phil Murray Terry Smith Larry Ready Jack McEntee and Paddy Maguire were outstanding particularly in the second half when they scored at will. Cavan Gael's led by 1-3 to 1-1 at the interval with Paddy Maguire scoring 0-2 Terry Smith goal from a rebound being quickest to react and a point from a free by Jack McEntee. A great solo goal by Jack McEntee early in the second half when he soloed through the stagnant Virginia defence was the decisive moment of the game. Cavan Gael’s John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Dick Mulcahy Hugo Cafferty Tony McConnell Eamonn McGovern Jim McDonnell Mick Ryan PJ Carroll Paddy Gaffney Terry Smith Jack McEntee Philip Murray Larry Ready Paddy Maguire and Cathal Young. Sub Colm Smith for Cathal Young injured. The trophy was presented to Cavan Gael’s captain Hugo Cafferty by T P O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board. John Brady of Mullahoran was the excellent referee who let the play flow.
. Team John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Dick Mulcahy Hugo Cafferty Tony McConnell Eamonn McGovern Jim McDonnell Pat Gaffney PJ Carroll Mick Ryan Terry Smith Jack McEntee Phil Murray Larry Ready Paddy Maguire Cathal Young Con Smith for Cathal Young injured.
Michael O Sullivan Manager Munster and Leinster Bank scores a hole in one at the 156 yard 2nd hole at County Cavan Golf Club.
Cavan Gael’s who won the senior league final on Sunday bring the trophy to the bedside of Jack McConnell father of star player Tony and former captain of title winning Cavan Slasher’s in 1917. Accompanying the trophy were his son Tony Vice Chairman TM Gilroy and Hugo Cafferty captain of the winning team and a former neighbour in the Farnham Garden’s.
July 4th 1964 Rev James Canon Sheridan PP VF Killeshandra is appointed Archdeacon of the Diocese of Kilmore to succeed the late Rev Monsignor Michael Kelly PP Ballinamore. As a curate in Cavan in 1936 the then Father James Sheridan was the first Chaplain of Cavan CYMS.
George H Foster LLB B Com M Econ Sc son of Elizabeth and the late Fred Foster ‘Fort Lodge’ Drung is appointed Agricultural Attaché to The Irish Embassy in London. He was educated at Drung Protestant School The Royal School Cavan Drogheda Grammar School and Trinity College Dublin. He has just published a book on Market Research and Dairy Products funded by the OECD.
Star studded Saint Phelim’s win both the senior and junior De La Salle street leagues. They won the senior 2-5 to 1-6 beating The Town at Breffni Park. They beat the Country 5-2 to 1-3 in the junior decider. Best for Saint Phelim’s juniors Pauric Woods in goal Tom McNamara Joe Johnston M Jermyn in defence Brian McGlashin and Tony Dunne at midfield while Pat McNamara Brendan Harding at full forward were the pick of the forwards. Dessie Gumley Sean McEntee Peadar Conaty Joe Smith John Sheridan and forwards Terry Smith Philip McEntee and Eugene Smith were the best of the forwards on the Country team. Saint Phelim’s senior G Quinn Tom McNamara Robbie Woods Charlie Moore Dominic Twoomey Michael Jermyn Marty McCullough Tony Dunne Brian McGlashin Captain Brendan Harding Tom McNamara Joe Johnston Martin O Neill Tadhg McEntee and Philip Sexton. Scorers for Saint Phelim’s juniors Eddie Sexton 2-0 Noel McEntee 2-0 S Reilly 1-0 Gerry O Keeffe and Vincent Coyle 0-1each. PJ Carroll refereed both games. Brother Ultan Principal presented the trophies and medals to the winning teams.
De La Salle win the School’s League Cup defeating Lurgan 2-11 to 1-10 at Kilnacrott . Game of two halves with De La Salle dominating the first half leading by 2-8 to 1-3 at the interval. They outclassed Lurgan in all departments but on the turn around all changed with the result that the town team were just hanging on at the end of an enthralling contest.. Michael ‘Moucher’ Galligan clinched the match with three late points for the town team. J Sheridan in the goals was soundness personified B McNamara was a tower of strength at full back with great support from B McEntee and Dominic Twoomey. R Woods at centre half was a revelation with his high catching and long kicking and he got great support from his wing men Gerry Walsh and L Quigley Noel Smith was the pick of the forwards giving a fantastic display kicking points from all angles and he had excellent support in M Reilly and F Fitzpatrick. Michael ‘Moucher’ Galligan was supreme at centre field surging forward with his great strength to clinch the game in the end. The referee was Fintan Tierney from Butlersbridge.
Willie O Hanlon and John English win the four ball match play at County Cavan Golf Club with Dermot Morgan and Edward O Hanlon runners up.
Senator Tom Fitzpatrick is once again elected Chairman of Cavan Urban Council with Paddy Conaty unanimously elected Vice Chairman. Following intense pressure from Cavan Chamber of Commerce, the Council decided to take a plebiscite on the names of streets in the town as confusion reigns over the proper title. A two thirds majority will be required to change the status quo. Johnny O Rourke calls it a ‘waste of time’ while Johnny Murray says ‘what’s wrong with the presents two name system as it has worked well since 1920”? By 6 votes to 2 the Council decided to go ahead with the plebiscite Tom Fitzpatrick Maurice Jackson Joe McGovern Benny Cafferty Paddy Conaty and Timmy Murphy voted to go ahead while Johnny O Rourke and John Murray were vociferous in opposing the move. The County Manager Dermot McCarthy pointed out that apart from the hassle involved the new signs for the streets will cost the Council £170 and at the moment twelve of the streets in the town are double named with either address being accepted by the Post Office.
Appalling display by Cavan just edged out Donegal 1-9 to 0-7 in the Ulster Senior Semi Final in Irvinstown. Cavan played well in the first half and led by 1-5 to 0-3 at half time. Cavan were contented to engage in over robust tactics in the second half and showed a distinct lack of class. Donegal took over in the second half and shot four points and were guilty of twelve wides. Another performance like this and Cavan will be hammered in the Ulster Final in Belfast against Down.
Willie O Hanlon aged 50 Creighan is in serious fall while working for the ESB in Swanlinbar. He was working from a ladder on the overhead wires when the accident occurred and was unconscious and very ill when admitted to Cavan Surgical Hospital. He is married to Elizabeth nee Igoe and a native of Carlow. They have a young family.
De La Salle Sports next Tuesday night in Breffni Park starting at 7 pm sharp. The trophies and medals will be presented by Father Joseph Dolan Adm.
July 11th 1964 Poles Co Op on the Dublin Road is burgled for the 4th time in recent years. Over £500 in cash and cheques removed from the safe which was blown open by the insertion of gelignite in the key hole on Sunday as the staff enjoyed their weekend off. No stock was removed from the store and detectives investigating think that it was a highly professional gang who carried out the theft.
Gerry Hunt is appointed President of the Contract Bridge Association of Ireland at their annual general meeting in the Victor Hotel Dun Laoghaire.
Dr V Barry County MOH Cavan County Council is promoted to a similar position in Kilkenny. Right Rev Monsignor D F Fitzpatrick PP VG on behalf of Cavan Red Cross made a presentation to the departing Medical Director .
Cavan Urban Council Garden Competition 1964. Zone 1st Patrick McGrath 5 Saint Phelim’s Place £5 2nd Patrick Smith 14 Saint Patrick’s Terrace £3 and 3rd Robert Simpson 15 Saint Patrick’s Terrace £2. Zone 2 William Sheridan 13 Saint Brigid’s 1st and £5 2nd and £3 Seamus Fay 19 Owen Roe and 3rd and £2 Margaret Smith 9 Owen Roe.
Ballyjamesduff Feis 1st Beginner’s Under 8 Una McGurk Power School of dancing. Reel of jig 12-18 Eileen Flynn Power School. Championship of Cavan over 16 Una Healy Power School 2nd A Gorby Coffey School Belturbet. Confined dancing Under 8 Geraldine Fox of the Power School. Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan retained the Open Cup for the fourth successive year. The team comprised of Mel Doherty Vera Bohan Una Healey Kevin Downey Sean Sharkey Margaret Gorman Mary O Hanlon and John Reilly.
Paddy Conaty is unanimously elected Chairman of Cavan Agricultural Committee. John P McKiernan is Vice Chairman.
Rainfall in June was only 1.25 inches on 18 wet days with the heaviest rainfall on the 17th June. Last year 3.77 inches fell in June 1963.
Cavan will play Down in the Ulster Final once again fixed for Casement Park Belfast after last year’s fiasco in Breffni Park Cavan. Liam Maguire former Cavan All Ireland footballer now a Garda sergeant in Ballybay will referee the game. Cavan will play Antrim in the Ulster Minor championship final which will act as the curtain raiser. They beat Monaghan 3-10 to 3-7 in the Ulster Minor Semi Final in extra time at Breffni Park after both teams were locked at 2-6 each after 60 minutes.
Flag day for Polio raises £41 in Cavan town while the Conquer Cancer flag day raised £85-10-0. Both collections were taken up by members of Cavan branch ICA.
July 18th 1964 Noel Smith is the best all rounder at the De La Salle sport’s day at Breffni Park winning the 100 and 220 yards hurdles under 14 while Frank O Connor won the 100 and 200 metres under 12. Past pupils 440 yards Patsy Lee 2nd Raymond Carroll and 3rd Tom McNamara. Past pupil’s mile 1st Aidan Quigley 2nd Tom McNamara and 3rd Patsy Lee. Sack Race 12-14 1st Sean Reilly 2nd Des Hickey and 3rd Phelim O Keeffe. 100 yards under 13 Mark O Regan 2nd Liam Quigley and 3rd Davy Lee. Relay 1st Town Davy Lee Norman Breslin Michael ‘Moucher’ Galligan and Tom Sheridan.100 yards under 11 Raymond McDonagh 2nd Micheal Harding 3rd Roger McDonald.
PJ O Neill leads the outcry over the exorbitant admission charges to Sunday’s Ulster Final in Belfast. The charge for the enclosure has rocketed by a massive 33% to 10/-.
Garda Timothy Mulvey who is 10 years in the Garda replaces Garda M Leddy who has been transferred to Mullingar.
Saint Swithin’s Day dawns dull and dark raining all day bad portent for the rest of the Summer !
Very poor supply but good demand at Cavan Fair where prices for cattle were excellent. Yearling heifers £35-42 bullocks £35-45 two year old heifers £55-60 three year old heifers £70-75 working horses £56-60 ponies £45-520 donkeys £10-15 carrying sows and casseogs £35-45 bonhams £12 per pair.
Katherine Maguire nee King a native of Butlersbridge and sister of Mrs Mick Brown and brother of Mr J King has just gone back to New York after spending an enjoyable holiday in Butlersbridge.
July 25th 1964 Cavan captained by Jim McDonnell in rip roaring finish edge out Down to win the Ulster championship in Casement Park Belfast 2-10 to 1-10. Jim is pictured along with his team mates Charlie Gallagher and Ray Carolan receiving the brand new Anglo Celt Cup from Harry Carey President of the Ulster Council. The two Anglo Celt trophies old and new are now reunited in the McDonnell household.
Violent thunder and lightening storms disrupt ESB and telephone lines all over Cavan and Monaghan. Some road surfaces in the Ballyconnell area were swept away.
Cavan in glorious 45th Ulster title win as 5 point deficit is converted to 3 point victory margin in poor game played at close quarters with hard knocks being the order of the day. The game was never let develop by both sides of players engaged in close tackling and dragging throughout. Referee Jimmy Martin Tyrone who replaced the official referee Liam Maguire just before the game could do little to help the ebb and flow and did an excellent job. Down were in front throughout the hour and at the interval deservedly led by 1-5 to 0-4 and seemed to be coasting to their 5th Ulster title since 1959. Down led by 1-8 to 0-6 entering the last quarter. Then Cavan rocked Down by bringing in star college player Peter Pritchard for the ineffective Hugh Barney O Donohoe. After a great patch of play involving Jimmy O Donnell and Jim McDonnell the latter spotted Pritchard running off the ball placed him perfectly and the Bailieboro youngster shot a great goal for Cavan and rocked the Mournemen to their roots. Charlie Gallagher was back almost straight away with a well struck point. Down suffering from shock couldn’t handle the speed and dash of the talented Peter Pritchard and when he got possession again he headed straight for goal and Cavan were suddenly in the lead to the amazement of all in the ground. They were never headed from here and went on to win an unexpected 45th title. Cavan PJ O Gorman Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Tony Morris Frank Kennedy Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Ray Carolan Tom Lynch John Joe O Reilly Hugh Barney O Donohoe Charlie Gallagher Mattie Cahill Jimmy O Donnell and Jimmy Stafford. Subs Peter Pritchard for Hugh Barney O Donohoe and Hugh Barney O Donohoe for Tom Lynch. In the curtain raiser Cavan Minors were beaten by Antrim winning their first Ulster minor title since 1955 2-10 to 1-4. Antrim were a treat to watch with terrific team work and skill and speed in abundance while Cavan were all go it alone and never performed as a unit. Scorers for Cavan S Smith 0-2 Michael Greenan Garrett O Reilly Fergus McAuley and Michael Cusack 0-1 each.
John McCormack off 12 wins the Captain’s Liam Bogue’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with a score of 67 nett from Father Michael Gilbride 68 playing off 14. Phil Lawlor won the gross with 75 playing off 8. In the junior section 1st Paddy McKenna 2nd Phil McDonald while Eddie Shields was the winner of the O Hanlon Cup. There was 85 entries for the Captain’s Prize.
Andy Donohoe brother of Jimmy College Street and Anglo Celt and Mrs Farrell Military Row on holidays from New York where he has resided for the last 40 years. Outstanding footballer with Cavan Slashers he was also a leading member of the senior county team and won Ulster senior medals with Cavan.. He was home two years ago.
Sudden death of Robert ‘Robbie’ Simpson Saint Patrick’s Terrace while working in the garden of his home. He was a member of CI E and was a most obliging and popular official who worked on both the railway and the buses. For many years he was a member of Cavan Urban District Council . He was unit officer with Cavan town Red Cross. He is survived by his wife four sons Roy Tommy Ken and Jim three daughters Violet Betty and Irene. Funeral form Saint John’s Church of Ireland to the New cemetery.
Death of Annie Greenan 8 College Street. Most charitable woman, she practiced Christian charity and was extremely generous and decent particularly to those less well off in the community. She was widow of the late well known John Greenan. She is survived by her sisters and other relatives. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Portora Royal School fund raising drive with 9 students walking from Enniskillen to Dublin a distance of 114 mile collecting £300 on the journey. The Irish Red Cross will receive all monies collected in the Republic while Oxfam have been sent £110 being the monies collected in Northern Ireland.
August 1st 1964 Open air party for the blind of the county in Loreto College. The De La Salle Band provided the music. The most enjoyable party was organised by the Cavan branch National Council for the Blind with Dr FPE Smith presiding. Over 100 guests from as far away as Kingscourt Dowra Mountnuggent and Cootehill. Bill Henry was a most entertaing master of ceremonies. John O Connor Father Torlac O Reilly Brian Coleman sang recited and entertained the guests. Peter Paul Brady Cavan returned thanks on behalf of the visitors who all received a beautiful gift each before departing for home.
Cavan tennis club beat Cootehill 12 matches to nil at the Sport’s Centre where among the winners were Malachy Elliott Dermot Burke Raymond Carroll Clare Maloney Breda Gaffney Gene McCusker Michael Breslin and Nora Maloney.
Reunion of local fishermen who fished Killykeen and frequented the legendary Pleasure House of Sarah Jackson mother of Maurice is arranged. President Peter Paul Brady Chairman Maurice Jackson Secretary Jimmy McEntee Assistant Secretary Norman Cinnamond Treasurer Fleming Small. Committee John McGovern Roy Greene John Sharkey Mick Smyth Tommy Smyth Butlersbridge John McCaffrey Bernard Connolly. Voluntary sub £1 for barbecue which will take place at the Pleasure House.
Many Cavan pilgrims travel to the summit of Croagh Patrick for the annual pilgrimage in CIE bus and private transport. With the mountain shrouded in mist many of the barefoot pilgrims were caught up in a stampede near the oratory being crushed against a wall. Miraculously there was only 2 injured and brought to hospital.
Mary Cullivan is 1st in County Council clerk/typist examination. She was educated at the Poor Clare’s Loreto College and Loreto Commercial College. She is eldest daughter of Joe and Mary Cullivan Cathedral Road Cavan.
Noel McCaul well known disc jockey on RTE is a native of Bailieboro county Cavan and presently hosts ‘Morning Melody’ on the national broadcaster.
TP Tinnenny takes over the licensed premises of ‘Lynam’s’ at the corner of Bridge Street and Abbey Street. He is a very well known business man in the Belturbet area.
August 8th 1964 County Cavan Golf Club President’s Bertie Cullen Cup is won by Brian Murphy 5 up from Seamus Lawlor 2 up and the committee prize won by Connie McEntee the Lady Captain.
Death of Patrick Connolly after a short illness at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Native of Killard Carrickmacross he was proprietor of the well known fancy goods and toy store Connolly Brother’s opposite the Munster and Leinster Bank. He was extremely well known and highly popular in business circles throughout the north east and midlands. He is survived by his wife Mary sons Brian Patrick Sean and Joseph daughters Mrs Eileen Tavey Castleblayney and Mrs P O Donovan Athy brothers Michael Drogheda Peter and Bernard Carrickmacross sisters K O Reilly Cootehill S McGorrick Dublin Mrs A Kelly Carrickmacross and Mrs J Nugent New York There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Brigid Gaffney Crimlin Crosskeys at Saint Phelim’s Hospital at an early age. In recent times she lived in Upper Main Street and is survived by her brothers and sisters. Funeral from Saint Matthew’s Church Drumavaddy to the adjoining cemetery.
Lourdes Invalid Fund are collecting to send a record seven invalids to Lourdes this year. All donations to Nellie Gargan ‘Ritz Bar’ or Peggy Willock The Surgical Hospital. All persons donating will be remembered in Masses at the Grotto in Lourdes.
Cavan Urban District Council pass a vote of sympathy with the family of the late Robert Simpson Swellan a distinguished past member of the Council. The vote was proposed by Johnny Murray and seconded by his neighbour JP Walsh who described Robbie Simpson as being highly regarded in the community and a thorough gentleman. The Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick Vice Chairman Paddy Conaty and Joe McGovern all spoke in glowing terms of Robbie’s service and popularity in the community.
August 15th 1964 Cavan native Paddy Fleming son of the late Tom Fleming Sacristan Cavan Cathedral makes a presentation on behalf of the workers to Gerry Whelan ‘Whelan’s Shoes’ who is celebrating 25 years in business in Cootehill.
Seamus Fox and Margaret English win the President’s Prize (Bertie Cullen’s ) at County Cavan Golf Club. Danny O Kelly and Una Smith were runners up. In form Margaret English wins the Captain’s Connie McEntee’s prize with Kathleen Kenny runner up while Muriel Doherty had the best gross.
The eagerly awaited clash of Cavan and Kerry in the All Ireland semi final at Croke Park will be refereed by John Dowling of Offaly. Cavan are expected to start slight favourites after their astounding defeat of Down and have been in full time training at Saint Norbert’s College Kilnacrott under the watchful eye of Mick Higgins team manager and Matt Lynch physical trainer.
Charlie Leddy drapery merchant Drumsilla Butlersbridge has a miraculous escape from death as a hay bailer travelling along the road penetrates his car just missing his head as he passed out the tractor and trailer on the Cavan road near Crosskeys.
Pat Hourican Main Street wins £13-6-8 in the Gael Linn pools with the promoter being Raymond .Carroll Highfield Road.
Extra Gadai mobilised to deal with the large influx of cattle at Cavan Fair where the prices were down an average of £2 per head. Horses too were in good supply resulting in the lowest prices of the summer. Two year olds £55-65 three year olds £70-80 milch cows £45-55 springers £65-75 mincers £35-45. Working horses £50-60 ponies £25-30 colts and fillies £45-50 knackers £45-55 donkies £8-12. Casseogs £32-38 and bonhams £12-14 per pair.
Over 50 old fishermen and friends attend the reunion and barbecue at the Pleasure House Killykeen. Pictured are John McCaffrey J Dunne Tommy ‘Bowey’ Farrelly Barney Connolly. George V Maloney Junior John English with guitar who performed a duet with George Maloney Jack McCann Phil Smith Jimmy Carmichael on violin and Alex Dempsey on the accordion. A presentation of a bouquet of flowers was made to Mrs Sarah Jackson for her kindness courtesy and welcome down many years to the Pleasure House where she cooked and catered for the many families from the town. Her son Maurice provided the luxury transport to and from the venue while Tommy Smyth Butlersbridge provide the lighting with his brother Mick supplying the public address. Andy O Connell ‘The Kesh’ provided the refreshments on a memorable never to be forgotten evening at Killykeen in ideal weather conditions..
August 22nd 1964 John McDonnell youngest son of Pat and the late Helen McDonnell qualifies as a Dental Surgeon taking his BDS at University College Dublin. Educated at the Poor Clare’s De La Salle and Saint Patrick’s College where he was a member of the McRory football team. John has taken up an appointment in Bangor county Down.
Marlene Carroll daughter of Paddy and Kathleen Carroll Highfield Road passes her entrance exam to the Domestic Economy College Cathal Brugha Street Dublin where there were over 1,000 applicants for twenty places. Marlene was educated at the Poor Clare’s and Saint Louis Convent where she was a scholarship student. She later attended the Domestic Economy College in Bundoran where she received first class honours in her diploma in 1963.
Martin Luther King Junior addresses millions of Americans at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington with his famous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech paving the way for equal rights for all citizens of the USA regardless of their race or colour..
Cavan Fleadh Cheoil in Bailieborough is opened by Father Dan Gallogly attracting 17,000 visitors.
John F Cogan Patrick J McCabe Micheal Greenan Francis Curran Peter J Casey John J Cusack James Fitzsimmons Liam D Shanaghy Brendan Gormley and John P Lee are among the leading names achieving high grades at Saint Patrick’s College in the intermediate certificate examinations.
Ailish Donohoe Dublin Road is the leading exhibitor in the home crafts at Arva Show-winning 7 firsts 10 seconds and 1 3rd.
Good news for the Cavan camp preparing for Sunday’s All Ireland semi final against Kerry is that Tom Lynch has flown in from the USA to join his team mates as they wind down their training and centre field partner Ray Carolan is responding to treatment for a leg injury sustained in the Ulster Final win over Down. Cavan must be spurred on by their inept performance in the corresponding fixture against Roscommon two years ago when they were left beaten and dispirited on a real off day. This is Cavan and Kerry’s 7th meeting at this stage in the championship 1923 1925 1926 1933 1940 and 1955. Cavan winning on only one occasion in 1933 at Breffni Park. They have met twice in the All Ireland Final 1937 when they finished level and replay when Kerry ‘disgraced’ themselves with a display of outrageous thuggery and brutality. Cavan reaped full and sweet revenge in 1947 comprehensively beating the Kingdom 2-11 to 2-7 in the Polo Grounds All Ireland Final in New York.
Drumalee are much too good for Cavan Gael’s in the 2nd round of the Junior Championship winning as they liked 5-10 to 1-7 at Breffni Park. Donie Fay was chief marksman with a personal tally of 1-5 while Tommy Molloy shot over 2 fifty yards kicks. Raymond Carroll was the star in defence while Frankie Walsh and Paddy Lyons gave Drumalee the distinctive edge in midfield. Donie Fay Noel Donohoe and Micheal Greenan converted every opportunity that came their way with telling accuracy. Only Brendan Keaney Gerard Carroll Larry Ready Jackie Sheridan Sean Galligan and John Sullivan played anywhere near their best form for an out of sorts Cavan Gael’s. Drumalee led by 2-7 to 1-3 at the interval. Drumalee Tony Coyle Fergus McAuley Sean Woods S Fay M Reilly Tommy Molloy Raymond Carroll Frankie Walsh Paddy Lyons T McAuley Tom Flynn Micheal Greenan Noel Donohoe Brendan Young and Donie Fay. Gael’s Paddy McNamara Tony McConnell Brendan Keaney Donal Crowe Michael Cooke Gerry Carroll PJ Carroll Sean Guider Larry Ready Brian Reilly John Sullivan Jackie Sheridan Sean Galligan and Eamonn Brady. Sub Dermot Smith for Eamonn Brady. Referee John Brady Mullahoran.
Bishop Quinn officiates at the 8 am Mass on the Feast of the Assumption with Father Eamonn Mansfield at 10 am and 11:30 Pat Donohoe home from the missions in Korean celebrating the Mass. The 7:30 evening Mass was celebrated by Father Joe Dolan Adm assisted by newly ordained Father Kevin O Rourke who leaves for Korea on the 28th August calling to New York to officiate at the wedding of his brother Joe who is marrying Ann O Dowd youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs O Dowd Hibernian Bank Kingscourt and then on to Montreal to stay a couple of days with brother Charlie before landing in Korea on the 1st October 1964. Kevin is youngest son of Teresa and the late Frank O Rourke Market Square Cavan.
August 29th 1964 Virginia is Ireland’s tidiest town organised by Bord Failte. New Inn county Tipperary was 2nd. Mountnuggent is 1st in its category.
Over 130 visitors on chartered flight from New York organised by the Cavan Association. They will spend 5 weeks in Cavan as guests of the ‘Failte’ festival committee including tours to places of interest throughout county Cavan as well as social cultural and sporting events. Some of the visitors headed straight for Croke Park to witness the Cavan and Kerry All Ireland football semi final.
Cavan are disgraced in poor ill contested All Ireland semi final going under to a very moderated Kerry team at Croke Park 2-12 to 0-6. Kerry were out of the blocks quicker and faster against a Cavan team that was ill prepared and totally off the pace for this standard of football. They were yards slower and once Kerry inserted a bit of steel into the contest hung back. “It was easier than taking the sweets from a child”. The side line too were in panic from the off and had used their full quota of what proved to be an almost non existent bench by half time. Indeed one sub playing under the name Nulty was home from the missions in America and never played for Cavan before emerging before the start with a cine camera to record ‘the big day’. ‘Not since Kerry toyed with Monaghan in the 1930 All Ireland Final has their been a sadder more disgraceful day for Ulster football’ Cavan got the dream start with Charlie Gallagher scoring a great point within 30 seconds but after that Kerry took control leading 1-5 to 0-4 at the interval. It was apparent from the start that Tom Lynch was totally and completely out of condition and his partner Ray Carolan was carrying an injury with his thigh being heavily strapped. Tom Maguire until he dropped from sheer exhaustion late in the game and to a lesser extent Gabriel Kelly Tony Morris and PJ Gorman emerged with their reputations untarnished. Up front Jimmy O Donnell and Peter Pritchard were engaged in the occasional surge on the Kerry goal. It was 10 minutes into the second half that ‘the roof caved in ‘ for Cavan with Kerry hitting a purple patch with Mick O Dwyer scoring a great point followed by a Tom Long point a Tony Barrett goal on 13 minutes and Mick O Dwyer again on 14 minutes to surge into a 2-9 to 0-5 lead. From there to the end Kerry were all over Cavan with most of the Breffni supporters well on their way up Jone’s Road vowing never to return to Croke Park for this type of humiliation again.. Tony Morris finished out the scoring for Cavan with a late point. The team that did duty for Cavan on this best to be forgotten occasion was PJ Gorman Gabriel Kelly PJ McCaffrey Tony Morris Jimmy Stafford Tom Maguire Frank Kennedy Ray Carolan Tom Lynch John Joe O Reilly Jimmy O Donnell Peter Pritchard Mattie Cahill Charlie Gallagher and Jim McDonnell Captain. Subs Hugh Barney O Donohoe for Tom Lynch A Morris for Mattie Cahill and A Nulty for John Joe O Reilly. Referee John Dowling Offaly.
Una Smith wins the Perpetual Cup ladies’ section at County Cavan Golf Club with Mrs Benny Hickey 2nd
Con P Smith President of the Cavan Association in Dublin is at hand to welcome and deliver an address of welcome to the Cavan emigrants returning from New York for the five week ‘Failte Festival’ in Cavan. Cavan Boy Scout’s Band played Irish airs during the reception at the Crofton Airport Hotel with Father Joe Dolan Adm Cavan joining in the welcoming ceremony before many of the emigrants headed to Croke Park for the match.
Death of George Carroll at the Shankill Hospital in Cork last Friday. He was a former postman and served with distinction in the British Army during World War 1. He was one of Cavan’s best known and most loved characters and had achieved an advanced age. He died at the residence of his daughter in Cork. He was father of well known Insurance and Gael Linn promoter Paddy Carroll 9 Highfield Road and Mrs Masterson Saint Patrick’s Terrace Swellan. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Children of the Poor Clare’s Saint Joseph’s orphanage Cavan have a day out in Dublin courtesy of the Cavan- Dublin Association visiting the Zoo Dublin Airport Dail Eireann and the National Museum. Later they were entertained to high tea by members of the association.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Surgeon Maloney ‘Rineen’ on the death of her brother Timothy O Regan MPSI South Terrace Cork.
John McCaffrey accompanied by Barney Connolly his son James home on holiday from Germany where he is serving with the British Army and nephew Peter McCaffrey catch an amazing 70 dozen perch in three day’s fishing at Lough Oughter. The fish averaged ½ lbs each.
Death of Frank Sullivan Creighan Terrace in Scotland. He was a member of a well known highly respected Cavan family. Survived by his wife son daughter3 brothers and one sister all in New York.
Presentation of sacred vestments to Fathers Kevin O Rourke Pat Donohoe returning to Korea Eamonn Mansfield CSSP on his way to Mauritius by Fathers Joe Dolan Adm and Father McAuley CC Crosserlough on behalf of the Apostolic Society in the’ Rival’s Inn ‘ Cavan.
September 5th 1964 Poppy McNamara in gun battle at the New York Bank were he works as a security guard. First he foiled the raid by an armed gunman then gave chase exchanging fire with the thief. Near to the George Washington Bridge the policemen joined in the chase and the gunman was shot dead with Poppy only receiving a bullet that penetrated his outer jacket. Poppy’s wife Anne and his daughter Mary are holidaying in Cavan at the moment.
Death of Susan Conaty Alackan wife of the late John Conaty well known farmer in the area. She was an extremely decent religious person and was very charitable and generous to those in the community less well off. She was mother of well known licensed vintner Benny Conaty Connolly Street. She is survived by her sons daughters relatives and friends. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral in Saint Brigid’s Church with burial later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Tony Smith Kilcogy wins the senior fiddle at Cavan Fleadh Cheoil promoted in connection with the ‘Failte Festival’. Tin Whistle 1st Oliver O Reilly Kilnaleck 2nd Bernadette McDermott Killeshandra. Ballad singing Ann Maguire 12 Breffni Terrace. Junior tin whistle J Fox Drumbee Kilnaleck. Senior Accordion John Sweeney Oakland California. Hornpipe and set dancing 1st Marie Soden Upper Main Street. Senior Eight hand reel Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhain. Mary Kane and Margo Galligan of Vera Brady’s won the 1st prize for the best dressed window sponsored by Cavan Chamber of Commerce.
Bailieborough will play Cootehill in the semi final of the senior championship in Breffni Park next Sunday.
September 12th 1964 Sean O Siochan is appointed General Secretary of the GAA succeeding fellow county man the late Padraig O Keeffe. Con Murphy Cork Liam Hastings of Mayo Maurice Hayes Down Kevin Heffernan Dublin and Seamus Duke Roscommon were among those nominated for the position. Sean O Siochan is aged 50 noted player and administrator. Native of Macroom, he played with the Cork minor footballers in 1932. He won a Cork senior football medal with Macroom in 1931. Later represented Saint Patrick’s Training College Drumcondra lining out with Erin’s Hope from 1932-1934 on the hurling team. He won an Under 21 Dublin championship medal and represented Cork juniors in 1933. He played a wing forward on the Cork senior football team from 1935 and was honoured by Munster in 1936. He was appointed national teacher to Haddington Road Dublin. He won a Dublin senior football medal with Clann Na Gael Dublin in 1937. He later played hurling with Dublin for many years. An accomplished referee he took charge of many of the big provincial finals. He was appointed clerical officer with the GAA from 1946. He is a famous ballad singer and raconteur appearing regularly on radio Eireann..
‘Failte’ festival arrange outing to Clough Oughter Castle Kilmore Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan Saint Mary’s Abbey and Drumlane Abbey. The tour was guided by Fathers Charles Travers and Frank McKiernan both professors in Saint Patrick’s College..
Two complete sets of Mass outfits and 91 set of vestments are on display at the annual Apostolic Worker’s Display in Saint Augustine’s Hall.
Death of Michael Brady Drumsilla Butlersbridge in Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan at the age of only 54. Farmer and well known at fairs and markets throughout the area. Outstanding footballer with Saint Aidan’ GFC, he later was an invaluable member of the committee. Survived by his two sisters. Saint Aidan’s GFC supplied the guard of honour at the funeral where Father PJ McManus officiated in Saint Aidan’s Church with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
Open Fourball at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Dr Dominick McCabe and Phil Lawlor 2nd Noel Martin and John McCormack.
Bailieboro qualify for the senior football final with a facile win over an ageing Cootehill team 3-8 to 1-4. Bailieboro were very fit and eager in a totally one sided affair leading 1-6 to 1-0 at the interval. Pat Clarke was man of the match scoring points and setting up scores for his team mates. Pat Keogan scored the goal that booked Bailieboro’s place in the final. Charlie Gallagher Brian Gallagher and Hughie Sherlock never captured the form of old and Cootehill were really never in the hunt. Bailieboro J Ruske “Smith” Felim Kelly PJ Liggan Martin Kelly Gabriel Kelly T Leddy T Magee Peter Pritchard G McBreen D Bonner M McGurk Pat Keogan Pat Clarke and T O Reilly. In the minor final Crosserlough beat a very solid strong Cornafean side 1-7 to 1-5 in one of the best minor games to be played at the venue. The sides were locked at 1-3 each at half time. Michael O Callaghan Percy Gilchreest Dominick Boylan Paddy and Michael Cusack were the stars for Crosserlough.
Gabriel Kelly star Bailieborough and Cavan footballer helps Arnott’s to beat Clery’s to retain the Kicham Cup in the inter drapery final at Croke Park.
Michael and Mrs Ryan Abbey Street celebrate the golden jubilee of their marriage which took place on September 14th 1914 in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Cavan. Very Rev Hugh Brady Adm officiated. Mr Ryan is a veteran of the British Army fighting in World War 1. They have 3 sons 1daughter and one grandchild.
Gerard Cusack Saint Phelim’s Place secures first place in University Scholarship sponsored by Cavan County Council.
John Cahill’s farm comprising of a residence and 56 acres at Hanes Cavan is withdrawn when the bidding reached £4,000 with the opening bid being £3,000. The highest bidder when auctioneer Con P Smith adjourned the auction was T McGovern Lisdarn. LCP Smith had carriage.
Sympathy is extended to Liam Bogue on the death of his mother Anne Bogue 1 Saint Mary’s Villa’s Drogheda. Funeral to Calvary cemetery Drogheda after High Mass in Saint Mary’s Church Drogheda.
James Smith Breffni Motors has his brother Patrick Smith home on holidays from the USA after 34 years staying with him for a well deserved break. Native of Corrahoe Lavey he is also brother of Michael Smith Oakvale Service Station Farnham Road and served with distinction with the American forces in World War 2.
Good demand for pigs and cattle at Cavan Fair but price of horses fillies and colts fall by an average of £5 per head. Yearlings £36-40 two year old £50-60 three year old £65-70 milch cows £45-55 heifers £65-70 working horses £45-50 ponies £35-40 six month foals £25-30 donkies £8-12. Bonhams £12-14 per pair carrying sows £35-40.
Untimely death of Doctor William J Flannery Farnham Street Cavan at the age of 62. He was medical officer Saint Phelim’s Hospital and had a busy general practice in Cavan town for many years. Son of the late Canon William F Flannery Ballytrust Ballyjamesduff. He was educated in Dublin and later Portora Royal School Enniskillen. He qualified as a doctor at the College of Surgeons in 1925. He was a surgeon in the Royal Navy from 1930 and set up a general practice in Cavan some 30 years ago. He was an outstanding tennis player and a leading member of the Cavan Lawn Tennis Club where he formed a great double’s partnership with his wife playing regularly up to a few short years ago. He was deservedly popular with all classes and creeds. Dr William Flannery is survived by his wife Ellen and son William a management consultant in Dublin. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral service in Saint John’s Church of Ireland Parish Church with burial later in Kilmore cemetery.
The in form Una Smith Farnham Street wins Minnie McCarren’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. Joan O Hanlon had the best gross and was also runner up in the open section while the special prizes were won by Nell Arnold and Kathleen Morgan.
The total rainfall for August 1964 was a respectable 3.54 inches on 20 rainy days the heaviest being .85 on the 16th August. In August 1963 4.00 inches fell on 23 rainy days.
Lord Erne of Crom Castle buys the adjoining farm and residence of John Leahy for a sum in the region of £20,000. John did a lot of drainage and development on the land in the last twelve months on the 200 acre farm that straddles the River Erne. John is a native of Ballymachugh Mountnuggent.
September 19th 1964 Cavan Gael’s beat Cornafean in the Cavan senior league 1963 semi final 1-7 to 0-6 and will now play Ballyconnell in the final. Donal Crowe Eamonn McGovern at centre half Jack McEntee and PJ Carroll at centre field Jackie Sheridan Larry Ready and Phil Murray were outstanding for the Gael’s . In the curtain raiser Drumalee disposed of Drumavaddy 1-10 to 0-1 in the junior league 1963 with Tony Coyle in goal Raymond Carroll at full back Tommy Molloy Joe Browne Paddy Lyons and Frankie Walsh at centre field outstanding. Donie Fay Micheal Greenan Fergus McAuley and Michael Smith converted every opportunity that came their way. Drumalee led by 0-6 to 0-1 at the interval.
At Ballyconnell in desperate weather conditions Butlersbridge beat Ballyconnell 1-7 to 1-3 in the senior league 1963. Con Smith Johnny Cusack Brian Myles Tom Sheridan and Terry Smith were the stars for the ‘Bridge.
Death of one of Cavan’s best known and most loved characters James Fox ‘The White House’ Main Street and College Street at the residence of his brother in law in Belfast. He founded the well known shoe and boot store ‘Fox’s’ in 1915 and built the business to become an institution with generations of Cavan people. Providing quality and value he was one of the biggest advertiser’s in the early years of the Anglo Celt and his annual discount sale of ¾ in the £ attracted shoppers from all over the country in January each year. James was a well known actor and singer and was a leading member of both the Cathedral Choral Society and the Cathedral Choir. He won many awards for acting all over the country and was considered to be of professional standard. He is survived by his wife Mary sons Seamus and Michael daughters Maureen and Kathleen. Father PJ McManus CC officiated at the funeral in the well attended and representative congregation in the Cathedral with burial later in Killygarry.
Cavan Nurse’s first annual dinner dance is fixed for December in the new ballroom of the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Disabled artists exhibition in Saint Augustine’s Hall attracts a very large crowds with Christy Brown performing miracles to paint some wonderful Cavan scenes, Father Joe Dolan Adm opened the exhibition and was presented with an original painting by Christy Browne to be raffled for Parish funds. Anthony Murphy organizer urged people to purchase their Christmas cards which were their main source of income for the disabled artists association.
Death of Sean O Casey famous Irish playwright following a heart attack in Torquay where he has resided for many years. An exile from Ireland since the Abbey refused to stage the ‘Silver Tassie’.in 1958. He later took out an injunction banning the performance of all his plays in Ireland after Archbishop John Charles McQuaid objected to one of his plays being performed at the Dublin Theatre Festival.
September 26th 1964 Cavan town teams win the men’s and ladies’ novices class at the Red Cross tests in the ‘Rival’s Inn’ Cavan. Dr Roy Hayes and Dr Noel Tierney were the examiners. The Cavan teams were Betty Breslin Maureen Goldrick team leader Maureen Barrett and Kathy Gilchreest. Men Paddy Conaty Micheal Smyth Tommy Goldrick team leader Jim Simpson and D O Connor.
Margaret Kilkenny Ann O Reilly Pauline Patten Betty Ligen Kay Mullery and Catherine Finegan are among the leading performers in the Inter Cert examination results at Loreto College.
On a beautiful autumn day Paddy Smith Minister for Agriculture presents the National Tidy Town awards in Virginia this year’s overall winner.
PJ O Neil picks the fast skillful Galway team to overcome Kerry in the All Ireland senior football final in which Fintan Tierney who has already taken charge of the Junior Final will officiate as an umpire. Kerry are going for their 21st title while Galway are bidding for their 5th title.
For safety reasons the spire of the Poor Clare Convent is removed and so disappears one of Cavan’s oldest landmarks.
Death of Maureen McGovern NT Cathedral Road at the age of 68. She retired 3 years ago and was wife of Owen McGovern NT Drumkilly. She was a native of Ballinagh and sister of former legendary Cavan Administrator Father James J O Reilly. After she qualified she taught in Ballydurrow and later Aughavas before going to Crosserlough where she taught from 1922- 1961. Outstanding card player she was well known in many houses throughout the areas she served as a very cheerful charitable sociable person who was a good friend caring and concerned for the welfare of others. She is survived by her husband Owen former NT son Father Colm McGovern Fiji islands daughter Rev Mother Pauline Saint Louis Convent Helen Dublin Ethna Maguire Cavan and Una SRN Drogheda. She was sister of Father James J O’ Reilly PP VG Bailieboro Bernard New York . She was cousin of Tim Connolly former Superior General Dalgan Park Rev Michael Connolly SJ Rathfarnham Paddy Connolly General Merchant Ballinagh and Gerard Connolly MD Medical Missionaries of Mary Drogheda.
Sister Mary Edward McEvoy is professed a nun of the Sisters of the Resurrection at Claremont Convent in Sunningdale Berkshire by Most Rev Dr King Bishop of Portsmouth. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward McEvoy College Street.
The very successful ‘Failte’ festival comes to an end with a social and farewell in the Ulster Arms ballroom at which Frank McKiernan President of the Cavan Association in New York was guest of honour. Among the attendance was Con P Smith President of the Cavan Association in Dublin and May McCaul Secretary of the Association. Annie Ryan a native of Banahoo and former captain of the Cavan camogie county senior team was present with her four year old son Brian. She emigrated to the USA 15 years ago.
October 3rd 1964 Death of Rev Mother Mary Columbus Dukay in Poor Clare Convent Cavan last Saturday at the age of 87. She entered the religious life in 1900. She was educated in Lavey NS and Holy Faith Glasnevin. She was Sacristan in the Poor Clare Chapel for over 50 years. She was professed a nun in February 1903 with Father Judge PP Crosserlough deputizing for the late Bishop McGuinness officiating. She celebrated her diamond jubilee last year. As Sacristan she was very well known to the morning Mass goers and to people in the town generally. Father Joe Dolan Adm along with over 50 clergy officiated at the funeral Mass in the Poor Clare Chapel with burial later in the adjoining cemetery. She was aunt of John J Gaffney Crosserlough Gerard Gaffney Crosskeys Bernard Gaffney Crosskeys and Mrs L Boylan Kilnaleck. She was grand aunt of Mother Mary Columcille Nottingham and niece of Rev J Boylan PP Crosserlough.
Retirement of one of Cavan’s greatest legends Nurse Mary McManus The Jubilee Nurse. She was a nurse for 42 years and qualified as an SRN in Wigan England. She worked as Jubilee Nurse in Dungarvan for five years before being appointed Jubilee Nurse in Cavan 27 years ago. Native of Kinawley county Fermanagh she is a well know figure cycling to the various houses in the town in the course of her work. Wonderful joyful character she was available seven days a week night and day around the clock and was never known to complain. She is a leading member of the Children of Mary and the Legion of Mary in Cavan and is the main organiser of the Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock each year.
Fifth All Ireland for Galway with a lack luster Kerry struggling all the way and losing in the end Galway 0-15 to Kerry’s 0-10 points. Galway were much younger faster and more skilful than their Kerry counterparts who struggled from the start and should have been beaten by at least ten points such was the dominance of this young hungry and very skilful Galway team. Scorers for Galway Cyril Dunne 0-9 John Keenan and Seamus Leydon 0-2 each Seamus Cleary and Mattie McDonagh 0-1 each. Mick O Connell 0-7 Pat Griffin 0-2 and Mick O Dwyer 0-1 replied for a very poor Kerry. Tragedy struck the Galway captain John Donnellan and his brother Pat when it was discovered after the game that their father Mick Donnellan TD had collapsed and died during the course of the game. Meanwhile home in Taylor’s Hill Salthill former captain and team colleague Mick Higgins collapsed and died while watching the game on television. They were team mates on the Galway team who won the All Ireland in 1934. All celebrations were cancelled and the news cast a shadow over the official celebrations in the Intercontinental Hotel. Cyril Dunne was man of the match setting up scores as well as taking them with Jerdie O Connor getting a ‘roasting’ from the will of the wisp. John Keenan Seamus Cleary Seamus Leydon had the beating of the pedestrian Kerry defenders from the start. Only Pat Griffin and Mick O Connell emerged with reputations intact. Galway John Geraghty Enda Colleran Noel Tierney John Bosco McDermott John Donnellan Sean Meade Martin Newell Mick Garrett Mick Reynolds Cyril Dunne Mattie McDonagh Seamus Leydon Christy Tyrell Sean Cleary and Sean Keenan. Referee Seamus Hatton of Wicklow with President Eamonn De Velera presenting the trophy to John Donnellan at the end of the game..
Death of Annie Gilchreest’Gleann Na Mona’ Cathedral Road. She retired to live in Cavan some years ago . She was very well known throughout the area and was deservedly popular. She was deeply religious and attended Mass every day in the Cathedral being a member of many of the sodalities attached to the church. She was extremely well known for her deep charity and boundless generosity. She is survived by her brothers and sister. She was a native of Lavey. Funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Dympna’s cemetery Upper Lavey.
Lieutenant Michael O Gorman from Tubbercurry county Sligo is one of 39 cadets commissioned at the Curragh Military Camp last Monday. He is a nephew of Edward O Gorman Auctioneer and Licensed Vintner Upper Main Street Cavan.
Canon Tom McCormack Glamorgan Wales is home on holidays with his sisters Mrs B Donohoe Abbey Street and May Monahan Main Street. He attended the All Ireland final on Sunday last.
Winners at Cavan Bridge N/S Surgeon Maloney and Rear Admiral Hunt E/W Dermot Morgan and Jim Burke.
Annual meeting of British ex servicemen on Monday night next in the ‘Hut’ Farnham Street..
October 10th 1964 Shock resignation of the Minister for Agriculture Paddy Smith over his perceived softening in attitude of the Government in their dealings with the Trade Unions. He has been a member of Dail Eireann representing Cavan since 1923 and recently was the recipient of many congratulations and gifts on the occasion of the 40th anniversary. Native of Tunnyduff, he has served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Taoiseach External Affairs Finance and Agriculture before being appointed Minister of Agriculture in 1948. Later he served as Minister for Local Government and has been at Agriculture again since 1957. “The Unions are threatening the National Wage Agreement only agreed two months ago and suppose to last for another period of two years has cause instability in the work place”. In the course of his resignation letter Paddy states that he will not tolerate the softly softly approach of the Government in dealing with these people and their insistence on a 40 hour five day working week is the last straw. “They were not shouting like this when we returned to office in 1957 to clear up the chaos left by the previous administration”!. Charles J Haughey son in law of Taoiseach Sean Lemass and present Minister for Justice takes over at Agriculture while Brian Lenihan is promoted to Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Justice who will be the Taoiseach until the Cabinet reconvenes to make a permanent appointment.
Four year old Henry Quinn son of Henry and Mrs Quinn suffers serious damage to his eye following a kick from a donkey adjacent to his home in Owen Roe Terrace. He is presently recuperating from an operation at the Eye and Ear Hospital Dublin.
Thomas McGovern sells his bungalow at Lisdarn for a consideration higher than the closing bid of £2,300 at auction later in negotiations. Con P Smith was auctioneer and LCP Smith had carriage.
Cavan Bridge Club winners MS Cyril and Gwen Arnold.
Meeting in the Farnham Arms Hotel with a view to forming a motor club in Cavan town.
October 17th 1964 Persistent rain results in the worst flooding in living memory in Cavan and surrounding areas. Particularly bad in Coleman Road and River Street where the river burst its banks and came over the wall which was extensively damaged by the heavy floods. A record 5.80 inches of rain fell in 6 days and on Tuesday alone 2.50 inches fell which makes it the wettest day since weather records began in Kevitt Castle Crossdoney. Breffni Park Rosculligan and other areas in the vicinity merged to form an extension of the Green Lake which was in full flood. Cathedral Road once again became a lake with the river bursting its banks flooding both Cathedral and Cootehill roads which were impassable all week. The army were out with sand bags in the flooded areas while the fire brigade were on round the clock alert and kept pumping the water from the most flooded areas with the result that there was very little permanent damage done to any of the houses in the low lying areas affected.
Galway beat Cavan 3-10 to 0-9 in the semi final of the Ground’s tournament at Croke Park. Galway’s speed to the ball and their easy conversion of chances was the difference between industrious Galway and lack lustre Cavan. Scorers Charlie Gallagher 0-7 Ray Carolan 0-2 Galway replied per Mattie McDonagh 1-3 Pat Donnellan 0-4 Seamus Leydon 1-0 John Keenan -0 and Mick Reynolds 0-2.
“Televisions by all the leading manufacturers. Cash hire purchase or rental phone or call to Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan 88”
Cavan High Court sits for a record 15 minutes with 3 cases withdrawn and 1 case settled out of court.
Corporal John Reilly and Corporal Philip Murray 28 Tullac Mongan are off on United Nation’s army duty in Cyprus. Philip Murray is an outstanding soldier having been placed 2nd in the all Ireland in the NCO course last year.
Presentation to Michael Brendan Nelson on the occasion of his transfer from the Provincial Bank Cavan to a similar position in Ballymena. Cavan Golf Club and Cavan Badminton Club teamed up to make a presentation to this popular banking official at a social in Cavan Golf Club.
PJ Hand MRCVS sells his house ‘Saint Mary’s ‘ Farnham Road to J Phillips Virginia for a figure believed to be in the region of £3.000. Murphy/Quinn were the auctioneers and TJ Fitzpatrick had carriage.
Rev RJ Wilson MA DD principal Assembly College Belfast gives the keynote address at Cavan Presbyterian church in Farnham Street at 11 am and 7 pm on Sunday with soloist Helen Clarke and again on Monday night when the singers were Alan Graham and Miss P McWilliam.
Cavan Bridge Club 1964 President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Captain Jim Rafter Secretary Kathleen Sullivan Treasurer Maureen McDonald Committee Cyril Arnold Jim Leonard Surgeon PD Maloney Dermot Morgan and H Carthy. Latest winners N/S Brian Tansey and Ina Hickey E/W Kathleen Sullivan and Maureen McDonald.
Parts for Boy Scout’s uniforms available in Provider’s .All members in full uniform to attend the urgent meeting in the Scout Den after the October devotions in the Cathedral. Intending members apply in writing to Brendan Dunne Saint Phelim’s Place Cavan.
Children of Mary meeting after the October devotions in the Poor Clare Convent.
Kilnacrott Abbey Bingo £225 in prizes. Three books 6/- while Cavan Gael’s have £263 in prizes £50 must be won books 6/- and again all commences at 9:15 pm after the October devotions in the nearby Cathedral.
October 24th 1964 Carmel O Rourke representing Loreto College wins the school’s whole meal bread baking competition sponsored by the ESB and GEC in conjunction with the Department of Education. She is pictured with her teacher Mary McEvoy DScI . Carmel is daughter of Mr and Mrs O Rourke Spencer Harbour Carrick on Shannon and will now represent Loreto Cavan in the All Ireland finals.
Death of Cavan’s oldest citizen Bridget Fitzpatrick at the residence of her daughter Eileen Dolaghan Cavanagh Ballyconnell at the age of 102. She was born in Kilnaglere Belturbet on the 23rd February 1863. Her mother was Mary Clarke from near Boyle in county Roscommon and her father John Keating was an accomplished carpenter. Her own husband Peter died in 1933. She has the distinction of living through three eras of transportation the stage coach the railways and now the car. She recalled with clarity the laying of the narrow gauge railway on the Cavan Leitrim line. She remembered clearly going with her grandfather Maurice Keating to a huge Nationalist rally in Belturbet addressed by Joe Bigger and Fay both later elected MP s for the area. She had only the one sister Mary McConnell who died 45 years ago. Her first day at school saw her arrive by donkey and cart. She was overjoyed with the great developments in the quality of rural life in recent years citing the rural electrification by the ESB as the single greatest achievement of her generation. The link up to the main water supply was a development beyond words saving the daily drudgery of walking long distances in al kinds of weather to the well. In February 1963 she celebrated her 100th birthday receiving the customary congratulations and £5 from President Eamonn De Velera. She is survived by her daughter Eileen Dolaghan 11 grandchildren 50 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Twin daughters born to Mrs Jean Browne SRN BTA SEN in England she was formerly Jean Connolly daughter of Barney and Susan Connolly Breffni Terrace.
Felim Kelly Secretary of the Clerical Student’s GAA organization writing from Maynooth where he is a clerical student thanks Cavan County Board for their whole hearted support in providing playing facilities at Breffni Park. The Abbott and staff of Kilnacrott Abbey where they were accorded unsurpassed hospitality and training facilities as well as refreshments and Céad Mile Failte. Crosserlough and Cootehill GFC who played them in some memorable challenges during the summer vacation. Special word of thanks to the Anglo Celt for their coverage and publicity during the recent campaign.
Saint Patrick’s College beat Abbey CBS Newry 9-4 to 2-3 in the Ulster Corn Na Nog at Newry. Eamonn Cusack 2-3 Maxie McDonald 2-1 Micheal ‘Moucher’ Galligan 2-0 Jim McCardle Tom Reilly and Tony Dunne 1-00 each.
Providers sponsoring a cup to Cavan CBSI for Patrol competitions. Pictured are Father PJ Gargan Stephen Kelly Manager Provider’s Father Torlac O Reilly Brother Ultan Jim Plunkett John Donohoe Michael ‘Blackie’ Smith and Brendan Dunne Secretary/Treasurer Cavan CBSI.
Cavan Motor Club 1964 President Maurice Jackson Vice President Mervyn Johnston Secretary Derek Morris Assistant Secretary Thomas ‘Toggy’ Connolly Treasurer P Hanley. Committee Billy Morris Joe Fletcher Vincent Bartley Norman Cinnamond H Carthy Auditor Ken Dolan George V Maloney Junior George Fairbrother and Mrs J Morris.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Bradley E/W Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard.
Cavan CYMS 1964 President Jimmy McCormack Vice President Tommy McKiernan Secretary Kieran Cullivan Treasurer Eamonn Higgins. Committee Paddy O Reilly Michael Murray Eamonn McCormack and L Bohan.
Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society 1964 Chairman Gene Cullivan Vice Chairman Hugo Cafferty Secretary Dessie Maguire Assistant Secretary Oliver Higgins. Committee Joe Connolly Seamus McCormack and Paddy Lyons.
Dr PJ Watters will give the gramophone recital in the Ulster Arms Hotel at Cavan Gramophone’s first session of the new season.
“Think of television –you think of Berney’s Bridge Street Cootehill Bridge Street Cavan 1 Park Street Drogheda 37 Shop Street Drogheda and 10 Trimgate Street Navan”.
October 31st 1964 Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupils Union annual dinner and social in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are TM Gilroy Joint Honary Treasurer Paul Galligan Dublin former President Patrick McDonald Dublin President Father Bob McCabe President of the college and Father Pat Brady Joint Honary Secretaries.
Erskine Childers Minister for Industry and Commerce is the keynote speaker at the gala Bord Failte dinner in the Farnham Hotel. Cavan and Carrick on Shannon were voted top locations in the coarse fishing excellence competition each scoring 87 points and splitting the first prize of £100. Each of them will hold the cup for six months. Fermoy in county Cork was 3rd with 85 points.
De La Salle pupils are among the prizes in the Sunday Independent/Platinum national handwriting competition. Pictured are Charles O Donoghue Eamonn Cusack 4th Intermediate class all Ireland Brendan Harding Niall Murray 1st in Ireland Junior class Aindreas McEntee 2nd in Ireland Martin Carroll Gerald Smith Gerard Conlon Dominick Sheridan Joseph Scanlon Brendan Breslin Declan Bogue Dennis McCarty Hugh Smith and tutor and teacher Brother Sylvester.
Cavan Junior football final is abandoned with six minutes to play as Mountnuggent outclass and outplay the favourites Killinkere at Breffni Park. Mountnuggent were leading by 0-9 to 0-3 and cruising to the title when referee Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady ordered Peter Stafford to leave the field for rough dangerous play and filthy language. The Killinkere player refused and after the referee gave him a further two minutes to vacate the pitch without response, he had no option but to call off the game with alleged harassment and abuse thrown at him from the Killinkere supporters officials and players. Tough rugged game with no quarter given or asked. To compound matters for the bitterly disappointed Mountnuggent team and supporters the County Board announced that no winner would be declared until after the referee’s report was considered at the next county board meeting. This indeed was the last straw for the Mountnuggent contingent and they tore the cup away from the grasp of Cavan Chairman TP O Reilly celebrating long into the night their historic victory in Cavan’s smallest village.
Death of Pat Gaffney Pullamore husband of Kate Gaffney . He is survived by his wife Kate sons daughters grandchildren relatives and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Matthew Leddy Rosculligan at the residence of his daughter Maisie McKiernan 15 Owen Roe Cavan at the age of 88. Survived by his son daughters brothers and sister. Family were extremely well known old respected Cavan town family who for many years ran a milk round in the town while Matt delivered paraffin and oil from a lorry all over county Cavan where he was known for his extreme gentleness and courtesy. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Death of Jack McConnell 2 Ashe Street at his residence at the age of 76 after a long illness. Native of Oldtown Cavan, he was very well known in Cavan and surrounding areas Jack ran a Hackney service as well as a sport’s goods shop retailing hurleys sliothars and footballs. He was very inventive and had a round the clock puncture repair bicycle and football service as well as operating a lucrative bicycle park when up to 200 bikes would be deposited while the owners danced the night away in the local Town Hall or attended the pictures at the nearby Magnet Cinema particularly on Sunday nights. All the bikes were back safely to their owners and people were on their merry way home by a quarter past midnight. Jack was a man of large and athletic build who captained Cavan Slasher’s to their second Cavan senior championship success in 1917. He was a member of the Cavan senior team for ten years winning 3 Ulster championship medals and captaining the team from 1914-1920. He won a Dublin Senior league medal with Hibernian Knights in 1914 and was the holder of four Cavan senior football medals. In his early days Jack was a noted breeder of show terrier dogs and won many prizes for his exhibits throughout the region. For almost forty years Jack was Registrar of Cavan County Board and the house and phone Cavan 100 was the contact point for Cavan press announcemts with Hughie Smith Secretary of Cavan County Board a nightly visitor contacting players mentors and issuing press releases in the hey day of Cavan football. As Cavan became the leading gaelic football county in the country not one of the officers of the GAA had a phone or could be contacted only Jack and family at Cavan 100. The family had to take the messages run down to the Courthouse to alert Hughie L Smith who each evening would make a ceilidhe to McConnell’s to attend to the messages and phone calls of the day. The many knocks Jack took during his outstanding footballing career came to haunt him in the end and he was for some months of each year in the summer confined to bed with painful rheumatoid arthritis. Jack McConnell is survived by his wife Alice nee Smyth 60 Main Street daughters May and Lauri sons Frank Sean Patsy Gerard Philip Tony and Joe. Cavan County Board of the GAA and Cavan Gaels of which his son Tony is a playing member formed the guard of honour in charge of Chairman TP O Reilly and HL Smith Secretary. Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Visitation of Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry next Sunday.
Wild geese flying low over the town all week on their way to winter quarters in the Bog of Allen.
Cavan Bridge N/S Ina Hickey and Gerry Bradley E/W Maureen McDonald and Kathleen Sullivan. In the Mitchell competition N/S Ina Hickey and Gerry Bradley E/W Brian Tansey and John Aherne.
National Council for the Blind of Ireland Cavan branch 1964. President Dr FPE Smith Secretary Mrs Jimmy Dawson Keadue Lodge Treasurer R A McGrath . Dr T Roche Prevention of blindness centre gave a most enlightening lecture on the developments in the care of Glaucoma and Diabetes the main factors in causing blindness and loss of sight in Ireland among children and adults. He also outlined the big advantages to blind people of guide dogs. Rev Mr Fletcher proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Roche seconded by Father PJ McManus CC.
No Files Available for November 7th 1964.
November 14th 1964 ‘The Bachelors’ fresh from their Royal Command Performance in London’s Palladium have little difficulty packing out the Sport’s Centre in Cavan.
Packed attendance at the 2nd Anglo Celt Staff Dance in the Town Hall with Mick Delahaunty supplying the music. The spot prize of the night was a pedigree French poodle won by Gerry Cumiskey Annalitton Castleblayney county Monaghan while Rose Smith from Castletara won the 2 fireside chairs. Organizing Committee Chairman John Sharkey Joint Treasurers Joan Bergin and Gretta Kerrigan Secretary Leo Ronan Committee Dessie Maguire Jim Logue Teddy McCormack Sean McCormack and Gerry McCourt.
After a damning referee’s report from Phil Brady Castleblayney Killinkere are ‘let off the hook’ by Cavan County Board receiving only 6 months suspension while the culprit Peter Stafford is rewarded with a lenient 12 months suspension from the game after being found guilty of assaulting the referee using foul language and refusing to go to the line when ordered off in the last 6 minutes of the game. Mountnuggent were of course awarded the title and had already brought the trophy home on the day of the final despite protests from the officers of Cavan County Committee of the GAA.
Cavan Gaels beat Cornafean 2-5 to 1-6 in Cornafean to qualify for the 1964 league divisional final. John O Rourke in goals Brian Tighe Jim McDonnell Phil Murray and the peerless Cathal Young were all outstanding for the Gaels.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick E/W Father PJ Gargan and Mattie Corcoran.
Supply poor demand good at Cavan fair where there was also a much better trade in the horse and ponies section. Yearlings £30-35 2 year olds £50-65 3 year olds £75-85 milch cows £30-40 springers £70-90 mincers £30-40 . Working horses £50-55 colts and fillies £45-55 donkies £6-10. Carrying sows £40-45 casseogs £35-40 bonhams £12-14 per pair.
Gala concert in the Poor Clare convent featuring the pupils from Saint Felim’s De La Salle and Poor Clare Convent in aid of the building fund.
November 21st 1964 County Manager Dermot McCarthy announces to Cavan County Council that a new surgical unit to replace the Surgical Hospital has been approved by the Minister for Health and when complete will cost a staggering £300,000 or 9d on the Rates. The old Surgical will be used to accommodate the present overflow from Saint Felim’s Hospital.
John Nallen the well known Galway Mayo and Meath footballer is appointed to the Ulster Bank in Ballyjamesduff. He has played county football for all three counties. John comes from the Dublin Airport branch having previously served in Trim. He was a regular on the Connaught Railway Cup team for many years.
Cavan Gaels qualify for the divisional final of the 1963 league beating luckless Ballyconnell 2-9 to 0-1 at Breffni Park. Ballyconnell short county players Frank Kennedy and Tom Maguire were no match for the town’s men. The Gaels led 1-7 to 0-1 at the interval with the referee being well known Butlersbridge star and ballad singer Ken Browne. Sean Guider was outstanding at midfield for the winners Jim McDonnell was man of the match with great support from Larry Ready Terry Smith Eamonn McGovern Gerry Carroll Jack McEntee PJ Carroll and in the defence John ‘Foley’ O Rourke in goals Hugo Cafferty Donal Crowe and Brian Tighe were sound throughout.
Death of the very popular well known Michael Ryan Abbey Street. He was a native of Tipperary and saw distinguished service with the British Army in World War 1. He celebrated the golden jubilee of his marriage just three months ago. He is survived by his wife 3 sons Robert Patsy and Joe and 1 daughter. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral which took place in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Death of Michael ‘Mickey’ Strong McCurtain Street Clones and native of Saint Brigid’s Terrace Cavan town. He was Sacristan in the old Cathedral and for a period acted as Caretaker Cavan CYMS where he proved himself popular and very efficient. Postman by profession he was later transferred to Clones and built up an awesome reputation in the border town. He was a founder member and Scoutmaster Clones and journeyed each year with the Troop to Enniscrone and other seaside resorts where he invariably met up with his good friend John Donohoe. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral from the Sacred Heart Church Clones with burial later in the adjoining cemetery. His son Brendan flew all the way from San Francisco to be at the funeral of his father.
Vincent Barley from Butlersbridge is appointed Chief Sales Representative Commercial Vehicles at Jackson’s Garage. Vincent is a very well known angler and Chairman of Cavan Angler’s Club.
Cavan Bridge N/S Cyril Arnold and B Roe E/W Joan O Hanlon and Surgeon Maloney.
Doctor Conway Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland will represent Ireland at the Eucharistic Congress in Bombay.
November 28th 1964 Phillip McConnell son of Alice and the late Jack McConnell 2 Ashe Street is appointed Area Supervisor Inland Fisheries Board taking charge of Lough Sheelin and surrounding areas.
Veronica Brady youngest daughter of Danny ‘Gunner’ and Julia Brady Loughduff and a barmaid in the ‘Blue Moon’ bar is appointed first Secretary of the Barmen’s Association. Chairman Ken Browne Vice Chair Chris Rudden Secretary Veronica Brady Treasurer Francis McDermott. Committee John McGovern Brendan Leddy Sean Brady ‘Dew Drop Inn’ Carmel Kiernan and Tom Boylan.
Over 900 attend Smith’s Group dance in the Sport’s Centre where there was valuable spots for each dance as well as a draw for £20 on the door ticket.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Jim Burke and Cyril Arnold.
Paddy O Reilly Church Street beats Gerry Egan Connolly Street in the 1st round of the Christmas snooker competition at Cavan’s CYMS.
Cavan Amateur Dramatic Society will stage their 1st production entitled ‘Candid Peel’ on the stage in the Town Hall on Sunday 13th December 1964.
December 5th 1964 Plebiscite on the changing of names of the streets ends in a farce with only 278 ratepayers out of a total of 445 making the effort to vote. Most areas opt for no change but in some areas change is indicated but cannot proceed as the Council tied themselves to a 2/3 majority. Main Street Church Street Wolfe Tone Street vote to maintain the status quo but areas such as Wesley Street and Half Acre etc show signs of a swing to Ashe Street and Mitchell Street. After a lengthy discussing the matter the Council have decided to go for a clear majority in the next plebiscite to be held early in the new year.
Patrick aged 32 is killed in fatal fall while working on the building of the new church in Ballyjamesduff. Native of Denmore Carrickaboy he fell 17 ½ feet and was admitted unconscious to Cavan’s Surgical Hospital where he died some hours later. He was attended to on the scene by Dr A Cassidy and Reverend Joe Duffy CC. He is survived by his distraught mother brother and sisters.
Richard Morgan NT at the age of only 20 is awarded the Carlisle and Blake award for his excellence as a teacher where he is stationed at Shankill national school Dublin. He is the second eldest child of Mr and Mrs John Morgan Bawnboy and was educated at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan.
Ulster Railway Cup team to play Munster at Croke Park Seamus Hoare Donegal Gabriel Kelly Cavan Bernard Brady Donegal Tony Morris Cavan Dan McCartan Down Tom Maguire Cavan Paul Kelly Donegal Sean Ferriter Donegal Ray Carolan Cavan Sean O Neill Down Jodie O Neill Tyrone Paddy Doherty Down Charlie Gallagher Cavan Joe Carroll Monaghan PT Treacey Fermanagh.
Death of Catherine ‘Katie’ Higgins Church Street. She was wife of Jim Higgins painter and steward Magnet Cinema after a long illness at a young age. She was extremely popular in the town and surrounding areas and was know for her outstanding piety and Christian charity. She was a prominent member of the Legion of Mary and visited Our Lady’s Shrine in Knock on the annual pilgrimage every year. She was a native of the Ballinacargy area and is survived by her husband Jim and young son Tony. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral with burial taking place later in Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Large store and building at the back of Breffni Motors Church Street purchased by Tractamotors from Michael Smith ‘Oakvale’ for £2,500. Murphy/Quinn were the auctioneers and Tom J Fitzpatrick had carriage of sale.
Cavan Bridge N/S Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald E/W Surgeon Maloney and Jim Burke.
Record crowd at Jackson’s Garage dance in the Town Hall where the music was supplied by Maurice Mulcahy. Hall beautifully decorated and spots for each dance.
In 1963 12 people were killed and 78 injured on the roads in county Cavan.
December 12th 1964 Cavan’s ‘Mighty Avons ‘showband launch the Eddie Masterson penned ‘Tribute to Jim Reeves’ at a reception in Dublin. The band were formed in Ballyhaise in 1960 and went full time professional in 1962. They comprises of Larry Cunningham from Abbeylara Longford the lead vocalist Ronnie Griffith Belgium Park Monaghan Brian Finlay Farnham Street Cavan Mickey Brady Laragh Peter Smith Paddy Smith Jimmy Smith leader and Gerry Walsh from Ballyhaise county Cavan.
On the recommendation of the County MOH John ‘Foley’ O Rourke is allocated 7 Owen Roe Terrace from 2 Creighan Terrace. There were 13 other applications for the house in Owen Roe.
Cavan Gaels the favourites are stopped in their tracks by a resurgent Crosserlough going down 4-7 to 0-4 in the semi final of the 1963 senior league at wet and miserable Cornafean. Crosserlough led by 3-6 to 0-2 at half time. Best for Cavan Gaels were Brian Tighe Eamonn McGovern and Donal Crowe in defence. Only Phillip Murray posed any problems in attack for the fast hard tackling and very fit Crosserlough team.. They will now play Ballyconnell in the 1963 senior league final at Breffni Park.
Outstanding display by Drumalee when they held the county Junior Champions Mountnuggent 0-9 each after 60 action packed minutes at Breffni Park. Drumalee led by 0-6 to 0-2 at the interval. Tony Coyle made some fine saves for Drumalee and kept them in the game when the tide turned in the second half. Sean Woods Raymond Carroll and Tommy Molloy were outstanding in defence. Frankie Walsh and Paddy Lyons edged the midfield exchanges until Paddy retired injured with Tom Flynn shifted from attack very impressive. Donie Fay and Tommy Smith were the outstanding forwards on view.
Cavan County Board announce that the new Intermediate grade in football will be introduced in Cavan next season.
Death of the very popular Joseph ‘Josey’ Johnston Emmett Place and formerly 10 Wolfe Tone Street Cavan. Josey worked as a butcher in Granard county Longford having previously served in Griffith Black’s in Bridge Street. He was an extremely popular decent man of an old Cavan family being son of Patrick Johnston Labour member of Cavan UDC for many years. He is survived by his wife and 2 young sons Patrick and Martin. Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral and removal to the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan ICA choir entertain the Christmas shoppers in Cavan town where their collection in aid of the NCBI and patient comfort care Saint Phelim’s Hospital was generously supported.
Owing to the death of Josie Johnston the annual dance of the Labour Party Cavan branch fixed for the Town Hall last Sunday was postponed and will now take place at the same venue next Sunday.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Gerard Bradley E/W Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan Munster and Leinster Bank.
Doctor Robert B Hayes will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society’s Christmas evening in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
December 19th 1964 Cavan/Dublin Association hold their annual dinner in the North Coast Hotel Portmarnock. The guests included Con P Smith President and his wife Mary. Oliver Finlay a native of Bridge Street Cavan was an excellent MC.
Tom and Mrs Brady announce the opening of the new banqueting hall at the refurbished Ulster Arms with music by Gowna based Hi Lows on Tuesday December 29th 1964 dress optional and tickets 25/- each.
Cavan Nurses 1st ever dinner dance a great success at Cavan’s number 1 nightspot the new Ulster Arms ballroom. The organizers included Rose Meehan Bridge Street Ann Kelly Margaret Quinn and Kay Reilly.
Pictured are the glamour girls from the Vera Brady fashion chain Cavan Longford and Athlone with the proprietors Andy and Vera Gilchreest.
Crosserlough serve notice that they are once again emerging as a footballing force in the county beating Ballyconnell 0-9 to 1-2 to win the 1963 senior league championship at sparsely attended Breffni Park in wet conditions played on a treacherous surface. Former Saint Pat’s all star and Army cadet Philip McMenamin was man of the match for Crosserlough at centre field, his catching kicking of a heavy greasy ball was a revelation and he is surely in line for a call up to the Cavan senior ranks. Padraic Boyle and former county star Hubert Gaffney were the pick of the forward. Crosserlough led by 0-5 to nil at the interval.
Cavan Amateur Dramatic Society CADS outstanding production of ‘Candid Peel’ in the Town Hall. Pictured are the cast Airmid O Hanlon Mary Glavey Teresa Kitson Patricia O Leary Mary Cullivan Eileen Lynch Carmel McDonald Paddy Hanley Humphrey Craven Barry O Sullivan Don McMullin Producer and actor and Barry Cullen. Stage sets by Doreen McMullin assisted by Joan O Hanlon and Bridie Galligan. Lighting by Philip Cullivan and Smyth’s 60 Main Street. Make up Marese Binchey and Dole Cullivan.
Death of Josephine ?? 11 Saint Pappin’s Road Ballymun in the Richmond Hospital Dublin. She was formerly Josephine Soden daughter of the late Peter Soden formerly of Main Street (Provider’s ) who was a former Chairman of Cavan County Council and Cavan Urban Council. She is survived by her husband and daughters as well as her mother brothers and sisters.
James J McNally is appointed Inspector Garda in Cavan replacing Inspector JF Cooney who has been transferred to Drogheda on promotion. Inspector McNally was formerly Station Sergeant in Granard.
Sympathy is extended to Liam Bogue on the death of his father Maurice Bogue 1 Saint Mary’s Villas Drogheda. He is responsible for the’ Bogue Clock’ in Croke Park which times all the big fixtures at the national GAA venue. His wife died just three months ago.
Children of Mary Sodality organize a super day out for the children of Saint Joseph’s Orphanage Cavan when the girls visited Toyland receiving a parcel each from Santa Claus. They were later entertained to high tea before departing for home.
Cavan Bridge Club Winners of the Christmas prize Surgeon PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt.
New Cavan Chess Club Chairman Jim Scanlon Secretary P Smith. Session each Wednesday in the Farnham Arms Hotel.
Death of famous Butlersbridge merchant James Donohoe at his residence Grellagh Carrickaboy . He was known throughout a large area and was extremely popular as a Publican (Derragarra Inn) in Butlersbridge which was burnt down in a tragic fire in 1954 after which James discontinued the business and sold the site to Harry O Connell BE. He is survived by one brother. Funeral from Saint Dympna’s Church Lower Lavey to the adjoining cemetery.
December 26th 1964 Among the stories in this week’s Christmas number of the Anglo Celt are ‘A Christmas Caper’ by Joe Reilly of Drumcrave and ‘Turbulent Times at Cavan Hiring Fair’ by Jimmy McEntee Church Street a linotype operator in the Celt.
The Editorial by Edward O Hanlon calls on all the readers to keep Christmas ‘Happy and Safe’
The winner of the Christmas Hamper at Cavan CYMS is John McInerney of Pullabawn. Pictured at the draw in Cavan CYMS in the ‘Hut’ Farnham Street are Eamonn Higgins J Bohan Michael Murray Kieran Cullivan Secretary Jimmy McCormack President and Father PJ Gargan Chaplain.
Death of Rose Anne Freehill at the residence of her son in law Owen Cusack Drumlark. She is survived by her daughter son in law and grandchildren. Funeral from Saint Aidan’s church Butlersbridge to Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
.Small supply and poor demand for turkeys at the last Christmas turkey market. Hens opened early in the morning at 4/- per lb but dropped back to 3/9 in poor demand while cocks were available at 2/6 per lb all day.
Christmas Whist N/S Maureen Hunt and Mrs M O Sullivan 2nd Tommy McCormick and H Carthy 3rd Dermot Morgan and Jim Mansfield E/ W Maureen McDonald and Mr R McCarthy 2nd Joan O Hanlon and E Roe 3rd Mrs G Bradley and Kathleen Sullivan.
Among the early visitors to Saint Phelim’s Hospital are the boys of Saint Patrick’s College laden down with gifts singing Christmas songs and hymns accompanied by Father Torlac O Reilly. The girls of Loreto College sang hymns in each of the festively decorated wards accompanied by a very generous Santa Claus who distributed gifts to all the patients. Later in the week the patients were entertained by Margaret English and her Troupe and the Power School of Dancing. Mountnuggent ICA were down with home made gifts distributed to all the patients.
Kathleen Lunn Mrs Simpson and Elizabeth Mullery are pictured assisting Santa to distribute gifts to a record crowd of school children in the Town Hall on Christmas Eve.
Death of Michael Augustine McDwyer in Lancashire England at the age of 59. He was a former Surgeon in the Surgical Hospital as well as the Mater Hospital Dublin before setting up a General Practice in Oldham Lancashire where he worked as a Consultant for many of the famous local hospitals as well as carrying out a private practice. He was a regular visitor to Lough Sheelin being a keen swimmer and angler. Survived by his brother Peter County Registrar Belturbet Edward NT Ballinagh and sister Mrs A Wright Harold’s Cross Road Dublin. Burial took place in Cullies cemetery .
Tony McConnell 2 Ashe Street and Parnell Road Navan a member of Meath County Council staff in Navan passes his final exam to qualify as a Chartered Secretary. Tony will take up his new appointment as a Staff Officer in Carlow County Council on the 16th January 1965. He is second youngest son of Alice and the late Jack McConnell 2 Ashe Street Cavan.
Father Matt Lynch from Mountnuggent is the only Cavan man ordained by Bishop of Iba Philippines at the ordination ceremony in Saint Columban’s Dalgan Park Navan.
January 2nd 1965 Hi Lows attract a capacity attendance to the official opening of the new ballroom and banqueting hall at the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Cavan Past and Present Boy Scouts present their new pantomime ‘Finn the Fool’ in the Town Hall from 3rd -10th January 1965 and in the Marian Hall Milltown Dublin on Sunday 17th January at 8:30 pm admission is 4/- reserved 3/- and 2/-
Cavan traders report a bumper Christmas for business in the town with many of them reporting record takings for the Festive season.
Edward O Hanlon reports that the Wren Boys are steadily dying out and that the old custom has now become a nuisance to private householders on Saint Stephen’s Day.
Death of Edward Coyle Mons Terrace in Saint Felim’s Hospital at the age of 86. Veteran of World War 1 1914-1918 where he lost an eye in action. On his return from the War he was appointed a Postman at Cavan Post Office where he worked until his retirement. He was an extremely popular and generous citizen with particular emphasis on assisting his many customers when they were in need. He is survived by his son and step daughter. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Sympathy is extended to Sean Soden Upper Main Street on the tragic death of his father Bernard Monaghan Vermont Menlough county Galway as he crossed the road. He was a native of Mullaghmagavin Ballyjamesduff. Check Mrs Soden.
The orphans in Saint Joseph’s Industrial School Cavan are reported to have had a wonderful Christmas with the Children of Mary taking a mini bus load of the children to Toyland to meet Santa Claus. While the majority of them stayed with local families during the Christmas period. Santa Claus visited the Convent on two occasions over Christmas with a gift for each of the children.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated the midnight Mass in the Cathedral assisted by Fathers Paddy Mallon Torlac O Reilly deacon Raymond Brady sub deacon and Sean O Reilly dean Saint Patrick’s College master of ceremonies. The sacred music was provided by the Cathedral Choir under the direction of Father ABC McGrath with Charlie McGriskin on the organ. Father Joe Dolan celebrated the 9 am Mass in the Convent while Father Ray Brady was the celebrant of the 10 children’s Mass in the Cathedral and Father John Maguire DI celebrated the 11:30 Mass while Father PJ McManus was the celebrant of the midnight Mass in Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn. Father Dan Gallogly celebrated the Midnight Mass in Saint Felim’s Hospital where Sister M Mercy was on the organ.
Among the entertainers to Saint Felim’s Hospital on Christmas Day were Paddy McEntee Pee Galligan Michael O Callaghan John Reilly Mel Doherty and Charlie Coyle. In the evening Mattie Hand and Stan Mullery staged a most enjoyable picture show.
The hilarious Desert Fool in the Town Hall starring past and present members of Cavan CBSI includes John O Connor pictured as the principal attraction.
January 9th 1965 On the front page Louis Blessing is pictured addressing the 1st Barman’s Association Dinner Dance in the new Ulster Arms ballroom.
The Rolling Stones create bedlam on tour of Ireland that included two concerts in the Adelphi Cinema in Dublin and the Savoy Cinema in Cork in which the band played five numbers drowned out completely by the screams from the capacity audience many of them particularly girls storming the stage where security and Gardai had to intervene. Saint John’s Ambulance Brigade treated several of the patrons who fainted or who had gone totally hysterical. In Cork the scenes in Dublin were repeated with members of the audience pelting the British group with jelly beans.
Death of the great Jimmy O Dea at the age of 66 in Saint Steven’s Hospital Dublin after a long battle with cancer. He was one of Ireland’s greatest comedians and formed a great partnership with Maureen Potter in the famous Theatre Royal. In fact his last public appearance was when he attended the opening of the new Pantomime ‘Sinbad the Sailor’ in the Gaiety on Christmas Eve meeting all the cast and friends for the last time. On Christmas Day RTE screened a special tribute to the great man entitled the ‘Life and Times of Jimmy O Dea’. He was personal friend of President Eamonn De Velera and grew up with Taoiseach Sean Lemass being Best Man at Lemass’ wedding.
Kevitt Castle weather station report that a respectable 38.08 inches of rain fell on 213 days in 1964. It was one of the driest years on record and only for the blip of a record 6 inches of rain falling between 4th -9th of October it would have been the driest since records began.
Patrick Sullivan son of the late Mr and Mrs Sullivan dies in Baltimore USA. He is survived by his brothers Joey and Barney in New York. While his sister Mary Bremies died on the 20th of December in New York and is survived by Barney and Joey in New York.
Same Week: “The Desert Fool is A Riot” stars of the show are Mel Doherty, John O Connor, Phil Murray, Joe Connolly, Gene Cullivan, Séamus McCormack, Hugo Cafferty, Paddy McNamara, Eamonn and Oliver Higgins. Star item is Cavan’s own Bachelors Paddy Lyons, Michael Rafferty and Dessie Maguire. Chorus: Paddy Smallhorne, Terry Brady, Martin Clarke, Michael Walsh, Liam Cooke, Peter McGinnity. Arabs are Brian Sullivan, Paddy McNamara, Oliver O Donnell, Hugo Cafferty, Patsy Smith, Joe Hill, Jimmy Mulcahy, Matt Donnelly and Michael Smith. Orchestra Jackie Fitzpatrick, Dermot Smith, Miss Scanlon with pupils Helena Smith, Bridget Finegan, Nuala Lee, and Helen Conaty. Eamon Brady is on the drums while Eileen Morgan is once again the pianist. Script and Production are by Father Torlac O Reilly, Mel Doherty and John O Connor. Stage Managers Joe Cullivan, Greg Sheridan, Joe and Peter Galligan. Effects are by Paddy Ronaghan and Stan Mullery while Oliver Smyth is in charge of the lights.
Cavan Barman’s Association is the event of the year with 230 people attending their 1st annual Dinner Dance in the Ulster Arms. Ken Browne is Chairman, Francis McDermott Treasurer and Veronica Brady (Sharkey ) is the Secretary. Photographs on both front and back page feature Louis Blessing (Chairman of the Licensed Vintners)
Cavan News Items Finn The Fool and other items print Page 12.
January 16th 1965 Sensation as Terence O Neill the Ulster Prime Minister invites Sean Lemass to Belfast for the first ever meeting of the two heads of state. O Neill had informed the British Government of his intention before the meeting.
Cmdt Benny Sullivan MD leaves for United Nation’s duty in Cyprus with the advance party of the 4th Infantry Battalion. He is a member of the famous Sullivan family from Cavan town.
The Maloney Family Solicitors buy ‘Windermere’ Cootehill Road for £4,800.
Death of Helen Leddy College Street. She was wife of Peter Post Office Cavan at Lisdarn Hospital. She was an extremely popular charitable woman and her death at such a young age is deeply regretted. She is survived by her sons daughter mother sister relatives and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Death of Margaret Miney at the residence of her brother Thomas Rossa Place. She was a native of Lacken and came to live in Rossa Place in recent years. She made many friends in Cavan and her death is a great shock to her neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Potahee cemetery.
Big billiard’s competition at Cavan CYMS with a top prize of £5 and a solid silver cup 2nd £3 and 3rd and 4th £1 each. Entries are 3/- and each game costs 2/-.
Kathleen Brady Francis Street will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Club in the Ulster Arms Hotel this week.
Sharp increase in prices at Cavan Fair with increases in cattle pigs and horses many of which were scarce and dear. Prices ranged from £8-10 dearer than the December fair. Whitehead bull calves £25-30 yearlings £40-50 Two year olds £65-75 springers £70-100 milch cows 55-65 mincers £40-50 working horses £55-60 ponies scarce and dear £35-45 carrying sows £35-42-10-0.
Death of PN Smith Solicitor Farnham Street at the age of 68 at a Dublin Private Nursing Home. Educated at Clongowes and Trinity College he later served in World War 1 where he was captured and taken prisoner by the Germans. Later he managed to escape and made his way safely back to Cavan. He qualified as a Barrister in 1920 and was admitted as a Solicitor in 1923 succeeding his father Louis Smith Crown Solicitor for Cavan who died in 1923 and took over as principal of Louis CP Smith and Company Solicitors Cavan. He was Father of Cavan Bar Association and President of Cavan Agricultural Show for many years. He was a member of Cavan Urban District Council for a long period and was President and founding member of Cavan Fine Gael party. He was an outstanding golfer and was a past Captain of County Cavan Golf Club. He had a very fertile brain and his views were sought on historical as well as economic matters pertaining to the well being of the state. He had a commanding old world charm and presence. He was the founding member of Cavan Boy Scout’s 2nd Troupe and was actively involved with John Donohoe in the welfare and running of the scouts. He was commander in chief of the reserve force of county Cavan LDF during the Emergency from 1939-1945. Among the dignitaries at the Removal from Dublin were James Dillon leader of Fine Gael and the Opposition Jerry Sweetman TD Justice Cecil Lavery TF O Higgins SC TD Paddy O Reilly TD Professor WD Finlay and General Richard Mulcahy. The remains were received at the Cathedral by Father Patrick J Gargan CC. There was a packed attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral celebrated by Father Philip Walsh CM nephew Fathers PJ McManus was deacon while Phelim McGovern was sub deacon. Father PJ Gargan was master of ceremonies and there was a large attendance of clergy and distinguished visitors from the legal and political professions. The chief mourners were Mrs PJ Walsh Dublin Dore Smith Cavan Rev P Walsh and Patrick Walsh Dublin nephews. Burial took pace later in Saint Felim’s cemetery Ballinagh.
January 23rd 1965 De La Salle Brothers entertain the De La Salle team winners of last summer’s Urban League final at Saint Felim’s school. Pictured are Rev Brother Cyril trainer Brother Ultan and captain Micheal ‘Moucher’ Galligan along with his team mates.
Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhain 1965 Honary Presidents Dr Brian Galligan and Brian Coleman Vice President Micheal Galligan Saint Felim’s Hospital and Paddy Woods Saint Phelim’s Place Chairman Seamus De Faoite Vice Chairman Sergeant Michael Twoomey Joint Secretaries Vera Bohan and Francis McDermott Treasurer PJ Carroll Assistant Treasurer Mel Doherty. Committee Patsy Maloney Miss R Butler May O Reilly Mrs O’ Reilly and M/S Bennie Hannigan Sean Sharkey and Kevin Downey. It was unanimously decided to invite Donal O Morain Chairman of Gael Linn to the annual dinner dance on Saint Patrick’s night where he will be guest of honour.
Big turn out for the silver and gold fainne examinations in the De La Salle School with sessions on both Saturday morning and afternoon.
Johnny Smith of Kilnavara is pictured with his star greyhound ‘Son of Lulu’ who will run in the Irish Derby at Clonmel. Cavan Bridge Club N/S Surgeon Cullen and Maggie Hickey tie with Jim Burke and H Carthy E/W Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey. The Howell competition was won by Peggy Willock and Jim Rafter.
January 30th 1965 Most Rev Dr William Conway Archbishop of Armagh is appointed a Cardinal and will receive his red hat from Pope Paul VI in Rome on February 22nd. Great rejoicing throughout the land as he becomes the first native of Belfast to receive the honour and the youngest at age 52 Archbishop of Armagh to be appointed a Cardinal. Archbishop John Heenan of Westminster is also named as a new Cardinal.
Death of Sir Winston Churchill dies at his home in London in his 91st year. He is described as ‘England’s greatest ever man’. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh lead the tributes and he will be accorded as State funeral from Saint Paul’s Cathedral in London. “Immortal”, “Untamed Warrior” “Colossus” are some of the tributes paid to him. He will be buried at Blaydon cemetery just a mile from the home of his birth at Blenheim Castle.
Cyril Anderson (Driver) and John Cosgrove (Navigator) are winners of the Cavan Motor Rally2nd Mervyn Johnston and D Walsh 3rd Colm Smith and P Trapp. The winners averaged an impressive 20 mph over the difficult 37 mile course.
This is the first in the 10 series rallies and the leaders on the board are Cyril Anderson Mervyn Johnston followed by Colm Smith.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs W Crean ‘Sunnymeade’ Cathedral Road on the death of her sister Mrs Robert Halloran at the City Hospital in Belfast.
The Mighty Avons Showband are appearing for the first time on Radio Eireann’s 17 Club while lead singer Larry Cunningham is a guest on the popular RTE ‘Jamboree Show’ next Wednesday.
‘Windermere’ Drumalee is sold in trust to Sean V Kelly Solicitors for an impressive £4,800. Murphy/Quinn were the auctioneers and Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitors had carriage.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Alice Elliott 57 Church Street and Paddy Dunne Moynehall on the death of their mother Mrs Margaret Dunne Johnstown Delvin county Westmeath. Funeral from Killulagh Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/W H Carthy and R McGrath. Howell Cup winners were Mr and Mrs Jim Beirne.
Doctor B Ghatalia will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms.
Death of Susan Galligan late of Banahoo at the residence of her daughter Kathleen Reilly Ashe Street. She is survived by her sister daughter brother and grandchildren. Funeral from the Cathedral was large and representative with burial later in Drumavaddy.
Pictured at the recent Smith’s Garage dinner dance Miss M Kane assistant secretary Con P and Mrs Smith Miss M Donohoe Staff Secretary E Flood Vice Chairman Jimmy Mulcahy D Greenan Treasurer B Smith P Connolly Gerry Fitzmaurice Eamonn Brady and Dick Mulcahy.
February 6th 1965: Cavan Circuit Court opens with tributes to the late PN Smith Solicitor Farnham Street. Justice Dermot Dunleavy led the tributes and associated with his remarks were Tom Fitzpatrick President Cavan ~Bar Association Superintendent F McCague. Jack Binchey his friend employer and now partner for 14 years thanked everybody and spoke about the essential simplicity of the great PN who applied common sense to the most complex of problems. Jack pointed out that PN had a great regard for the youth and spoke of his kindness and decency even when the youngsters didn’t know he was assisting them. He had a great career and was a veteran of World War 1 as well as taking a leading part in leading the Reserve Force in county Cavan during the Emergency. He had no equal as an economist and his opinion was canvassed by people in the highest offices of the State. Alfred Myles Smith as next of kin thanked everybody for their kind remarks.
Over 100 old folks attend the gala dinner and entertainment in the Town Hall. Among the distinguished guests were Brother Ultan De La Salle school and John Anderson MA Headmaster of the Royal School. Seamus De Faoite was master of ceremonies with the musical and singing items contributed by a galaxy of local artistes including Benny O Rourke Jimmy Mallon Molly McGurk and Mel Doherty. Kathleen Lunn Chairman of the local Red Cross branch who organized the party returned thanks at the end of a memorable and most enjoyable evening.
Saint Louis Convent Monaghan Cavan branch hold their annual reunion and dinner in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are P Watters President Una Herron Secretary Kathleen McKenna Treasurer Mrs J Martin Miss Molly Finegan N McGovern Una McGovern Mrs Peter McDwyer President of the Loreto Past Pupils Union Mrs E McKiernan Mrs Vincent O Connor Mrs P McAdam and Miss B Keelan.NT.
County Cavan Golf Club 1965 President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Captain Doctor Dominic McCabe Secretary Paddy Fleming Treasurer Seamus Fox. Committee Tommy Aylmer Liam Bogue and Jack Brady Phil Cullivan Tom Hickey Leo McDonald Brendan J Murray Edward T O Hanlon PJ O Neill and Dr FPE Smith.
After the confraternity devotions and benediction in the Cathedral on Wednesday the 3rd of February celebrated by Father PJ McManus CC the members of the large congregation had the traditional blessing of the throats on the feast of Saint Blasise.
The famous ‘Moonlight Players; from Castletara are revived and will present their new play ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ written by their producer Joe Reilly in Killoughter Hall on the first Sunday in Lent and in Lower Lavey on the second Sunday in Lent.
Onwards and upwards for the Mighty Avons after their appearance on Radio Eireann and ‘Country Jamboree on RTE as they pack out the Town Hall for the Mineral Water’s Staff Dance. The hall was beautifully decorated and spots were given out for each dance.
Sympathy is extended to Walter Little on the death of his sister Mrs Olive Hannigan Sarsfield Road Clontarf. Funeral from Saint John’s Church of Ireland Longford to the family burial ground.
Death of James Quinn in Cookestown. He was the proprietor of the ‘Eagle Bar’ for many years and later bought the ‘Old Globe Hotel’ in Main Street opposite Maurice Brady’s . He is survived by his wife and family.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Beirne and Jim Rafter E/W Mr and Mrs McCarthy.
Cavan Gaels 1965: Chairman Paddy Conaty, Vice Chairman Tommy Gilroy, Secretary Sean Galligan, Assistant Secretary Tommy Hughes and Treasurer Tommy Garvey.
February 13th 1965 Second summit as Terence O Neill and his officials travel to Dublin for prolonged talks lasting over four hours with the Taoiseach Sean Lemass and member of the Cabinet in Iveagh House.
The legendary James Donoghue from College Street the oldest serving linotype operator in the world is presented with a gold watch at the annual dinner of Cavan’s Anglo Celt in Crover House. James has served over 67 years as a linotype operator in the Anglo Celt and the directors and staff paid tribute to this grand old man. Gerry Kelly Connolly Street who has served over 58 years in the Celt as a machine operator was also the recipient of a presentation. James replied by singing his party piece ‘Sweet Genevieve’. Sean Sharkey Chairman of the social committee of the Anglo Celt presided.
Sudden death of Danny Smith Publican and Merchant Butlersbridge. He was a native of Corriga Crosskeys and was only 55. He was an outstanding footballer with Cavan Slashers winning three senior county championship medals. He was extremely well known throughout county Cavan and his pub was a frequent stop for visitors passing through the Bridge. He purchased the premises from Vincent Bartley in 1941 and built a thriving business known throughout the area and beyond for its excellent beverages and gentle and courteous atmosphere. He is survived by his wife two sons Con Assistant Secretary Cavan County Board GAA and former Cavan and Ulster footballer Kevin who is a Solicitor in Dublin and two daughters together with his mother brothers and sister. There was an overflow attendance at the Requiem Mass in Saint Aidan’s Church with burial in the New cemetery.
Death of Harriett Niblock College Street at Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan. She was a member of a very old Cavan family who were deeply respected and deservedly popular. There was a capacity attendance at the Service from Saint John’s Parish Church Cavan to the New cemetery on the Dublin Road.
Garda Pat Gaffey son of Garda Bill and Susan Gaffey Church Street makes national headlines when he cleverly intervenes to stop the Ormond Cinema in Greystones from being robbed for the third time in 10 days. Pat foiled the thieves one man and one woman who were escaping with 5,000 cigarettes and arrested them.
Sympathy is extended to Mary McCarthy from Farnham Street on the death of her sister Teresa Glennon Kilmer Balivor county Meath . She was extremely well known and popular in the area being the mother of four children.
Cavan Bridge Mrs H Carthy and E Roe E/W Miss A Kelly and Ann McEneaney.
Angela Clarke will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society next week in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Cavan Fair Good demand with prices well up on the previous fair. Yearlings £38-48 2 year olds £60-65 3 year olds £65-75 milch cows £55-65 mincers £35-45 calves heifers £20-24. Working horses £40-45 ponies £25-35 colts and fillies £40-50 knackers £35-50. Carrying sows £35-40 casseogs £32.50 to £37-.50 and bonhams £10-14 per pair.
~Variety musical comedy act for ‘Tops of Breffni’ talent competition. Firms organizations clubs are invited to submit a team for the competition which commences in the Town Hall on the first Sunday in Lent. Same adjudicators for all first round clashes. Cash and trophies for the winners of each category. Enquiries to Mary McGoldrick NT Poor Clare Convent Cavan. All proceeds will go to the Poor Clare School building fund.
February 20th 1965 Death of McGearty nee Reilly?? Butlersbridge. Survived by her husband Michael family brother relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge to Saint Aidan’s cemetery on the Clones Road.
Death of Anne Reilly Poles wife of Edward Reilly nee Flood at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Survived by her husband sons daughters brothers sisters and a wide circle of family and friends. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of the well known John Sheridan Butlersbridge on Thursday 18th February 1965 at Saint Phelim’s Hospital at the early age of 57 after a long illness. He was one of the oldest and most respected people in the Bridge and was a former star footballer with Saint Aidan’s GFC. For many years he worked in McCarren and Company cycling in and out in all weathers. He is survived by his wife Lily five sons Tom John Oliver Niall and Brendan four daughters Margie Kathleen Maura Cora. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’s church where the members of the local club formed a guard of honour with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated.
“For Bicycles and Prams Guns Ammunition Fishing Tackle and after sales service call to Lee Brother’s Bridge Street.”
“Church Amplification JF McMahon RE. Specialists in all types of amplification. 10 Church Street Enniskillen”
Annual door to door collection for the Blind will be taken up by the Cavan Branch Finance Committed in the coming week. All are asked to contribute generously.
Don McMullin continues to expand ‘The Rival’s Inn’ formerly Paddy Smith’s ‘Railway Hotel’ by acquiring the adjacent premises owned by Mr Loughran for £2,525. Eddie O Gorman Main Street was the Auctioneer while Sean Kelly had carriage.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/W Peggy Willock and Muriel Doherty. Session each week in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
Philip McConnell 2 Ashe Street a Superintendent in the Inland Fisheries Trust in charge of Lough Sheelin and the surrounding area will give a lecture and film show at the annual general meeting of Cavan Angler’s Club.
February 27th 1965 Income from VAT surpasses all expectations netting the exchequer an impressive £13,662,000 in the first year of operation. Dr Ryan Minister for Finance announced in the Dail.
Pope Paul VI and the College of Cardinals confirm William Conway Archbishop of Armagh and twenty seven other applicants as cardinals at their consistory in Rome where the Belfast native received his red hat to now be numbered among the 103 princes of the Church. Sean Lemass the Taoiseach represented the Irish people at the ceremony in the Vatican Palace.
Jimmy McEntee Church Street and formerly of the ‘Bhreifne Bar 57 Main Street is the guest of honour of D Company FCA as he retires from his post of Captain of the Company after 25 years dedicated distinguished service. Later Cmdt Jim Scanlon Officer Commanding D Company presented Jimmy with an inscribed solid gold wrist watch.
Cavan Golf Club. Presentation to Phil Lawlor Junior at Social in the Club. On Tuesday film show ‘Two To Play’ featuring Christy O Connor competing in the ‘Sweet Afton’ and Master’s in Augusta sponsored by PJ Carroll and Company Dundalk with admission 2/-.
Death of John Brady Wolfe Tone Street. He was one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected residents. Veteran of the First World War 1914-1918 he later worked as a Clerk in TJ Smith’s Solicitor’s Main Street. He is survived by one nephew Joey Brady Wolfe Tone Street.
Great victory for Cavan Bridge Club as Cyril Arnold and Father Sean Reilly Saint Patrick’s College win the Open Bridge Competition in Bettystown sponsored by The Gate Bridge Club Drogheda. At the conclusion of the competition the Cavan pair were presented with the prestigious McQuillan Cup.
The ever popular Mighty Avons create another record when giving their services free they attract the biggest crowd ever to attend a dance in the Town Hall. So successful was the function that the organizers were able to send £300 to the Irish Red Cross for ‘Freedom From Hunger’.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan and E/W Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Trophies for the forthcoming talent contest ‘The Tops of Breffni’ donated by the Smith Motor Group are on display in Provider’s window. Pictured is Eamonn Kelly son of the manager of Provider’s Stephen Kelly admiring the silverware.
March 6th 1965 Cardinal Archbishop of Armagh returns in triumph from Rome where he is met at Dublin Airport by An Taoiseach Sean Lemass The Tanaiste Mr McEntee Oliver Moran Minister for Lands and Frank Aiken Minster for External Affairs. :Later the new Cardinal tours his home Diocese of Armagh where the crowds were so dense and pressing on the safe passage of the car and the cardinal that he had to stick his hand out the window so that his adoring parishioners could kiss his ring !
Vincent Dowling leading actor with the Abbey Theatre will adjudicate at Cavan Drama Festival. He is a star of radio TV and films and recently starred in ‘Young Cassidy’ a film about the early years of Sean O Casey the well known Irish playwright. The Festival commences on Sunday the 14th March 1965.
Big increase for Rate and Rent collectors at Cavan UDC as a result of the National Wage Agreement. The collectors are to get an increase of 12 ½ % or £115 per annum bringing their salaries up to £675 per annum for this particular round.
Cavan Engineering hold their 1st Staff Dance in the Town Hall. Pictured are the organizing committee Sean Sharkey H Scherfenberg representing his father Mr K Dowd Miss M Clarke Secretary P Henley Chairman Joey Browne Joint Treasurer Pat Hand S Browne Assistant Secretary J O Rourke J Sexton B Hynes and H Deniger.
March 6th 1965 Joe and Mary Pryce, Brother Ultan and Brendan Dunne are pictured at the Boy Scouts Musical Society Annual Dinner in the Ulster Arms.
Baskets made by the blind people of county Cavan are on sale nationwide. The number of visits by the Instructor Eileen Lynch 79 Church Street continues to increase and more funding is called for in the annual door to door collection for the National Council for the Blind in Cavan and surrounding areas.
Sir Roger Casement is given a State funeral in Dublin after his remains were released by the British authorities. The Irish patriot who was hanged for treason sabotage and espionage in 1916 at Pentonville prison London. His remains were taken from the Pro Cathedral after solemn Requiem Mass and carried by six NCOs with the lead coffin draped in the Tricolour carried on a gun carriage through the thronged streets of Dublin to his final resting place at Glasnevin cemetery
William Britton former Manager of the Munster and Leinster Bank (AIB) has died at his residence in Bray county Wicklow. He is a former winner of the AAA title for hammer throwing. Funeral took place to Little Bray cemetery.
First signs of spring as young Noel and his sister Eileen Lee gather primroses in the snow and leave them with the Editor of the Anglo Celt.
Cavan Bridge Doctor PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Mrs Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Ladie’s Golf 1965 in Ulster Arm’s Hotel. President Dorie Smith Captain Carmel McDonald Secretary Muriel Doherty Treasurer Joan O Hanlon Handicap Secretary Kathleen Morgan. Committee Mrs Aylmer Cissie Blessing Kathleen Brady Molly Finegan Kitty Jenkins Kathleen Kenny Eileen Lynch Connie McEntee and Bridie Smyth.
Vera Brady’s Fashion and Bridal show attracts a capacity, captivated audience to Cavan Town Hall.
March 13th 1965 Dr BT Cullen Open Bridge Tournament is won by Dublin pair Mrs RH Watchern and J Lane 2nd TG O Riordan and J Mullen. There was an entry of 96 playing 24 tables.
Patrick McGoohan star of screen TV and radio has Mohill connections. The only boy of a family of five he was born in America but returned with his parents Thomas and Mrs McGoohan in 1932. After a number of years on the farm in Mohill they emigrated to Sheffield and later London where he now lives. He took a leading role in Brendan Behan’s ‘The Quare Fella’ and is the star of the present hit series on TV ‘Danger Man’.
Charlie Gallagher and Gabriel Kelly the latter for the second successive year are included in the All Star Football selection sponsored by ‘Gaelic Weekly’. Team John Geraghty Galway Gabriel Kelly Cavan Noel Tierney Galway Peter Darby Meath Enda Colleran Galway Paddy Holden Dublin Frank Lynch Louth Mick O Connell Kerry Mick Reynolds Galway Cyril Donlon Galway Mattie McDonagh Galway Mickey Kearns Sligo Sean O Neill Down Charlie Gallagher Cavan and Paddy Doherty Down.
Cavan County Board Hurling Chairman TJ O Reilly Vice Chairman PJ O Neill Treasurer Paddy Donohoe Secretary TP O Reilly. Organizer Cavan town area Brother Cyril De La Salle School.
Patsy Sheils and Vincent O Connor are the winners of the Nine Hole Stroke competition at County Cavan Golf Club.
Mountnuggent the Cavan Junior Champions take on local club Drumalee in the County Junior League Final replay at Breffni Park on Sunday the 14th of March 1965. Admission is 2/- and the sideline is 1/- extra.
Paddy O Reilly Church Street takes on Joe McCusker Main Street in the Final of the CYMS Billiard’s Handicap in the Clubrooms on Sunday. Visitors are cordially invited to attend.
Sympathy is extended to Mary Glavey Chiropodist Drumalee Cavan on the death of her father John Glavey Athlone at Portuncula Hospital Ballinasloe. Funeral took place to Glenowen cemetery.
Cumainn Rinnce an Cabhan will hold dancing exhibitions at vantage points throughout the town on Saint Patrick’s Day followed by an all star dress dinner and ceilidhe in the Ulster Arms Hotel at which new local ballad group the Breffni Balladeers will make their debut.
Death of Paddy O Reilly Drumelis. He was an old and respected resident. He is survived by his nieces and nephews. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Burke E/W Ann Kelly and Anne McEneaney.
Prices remain well up at Cavan Fair but sluggish demand reported in all sectors. In the horse trade there was a noticeable fall off in the price of knackers.
Death of the very well know highly popular Garda Sergeant Patrick J McGrath 3 Saint Phelim’s Place and latterly since his retirement Bray county Wicklow at the age of 62. He joined the Garda at their inception in 1922 and served in Trim Tullamore Kildare New Ross and Dundrum county Tipperary. He came to Cavan as Sergeant in 1944 and was the Weights and Measures Inspector in Cavan for 20 years until his retirement in 1964. He was an outstanding horticulturist and won the Cavan Urban Council best garden award every year since its inception. He was an outstandingly courteous man and easy to speak to and approach for advice. He is survived by his wife and three daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Our Lady Queen of Peace Bray to Saint Peter’s cemetery Little Bray.
Pope Paul tells pilgrims in Saint Peter’s Rome that under an edict of the Vatican Council all ceremonies in the Catholic Church will discontinue in Latin and the local language will be used heralding in a new era of spiritual renewal within the Catholic Church.
March 20th 1965:Paddy O Reilly beats Gene McCusker (pictured) in CYMS Billiards Handicap before a capacity crowd in the Clubrooms ‘The Hut’ Farnham Street. Father P J Gargan(Donor) presented the trophy.
Alexei Leonov becomes the first man to walk in space when he leaves the Russian space ship to walk around in space attached to the space ship by a life line. Alexei moved as far away from the space craft as five meters travelling at the same speed in airless space of 17,500 miles per hour. The Pilot of the space craft was 19 year old Pavel Beyayev.
Two local candidates in the forthcoming General Election are John O Rourke UDC a trade union official from 9 Jubilee Terrace and now employed by McCarren and Company standing for Labour and John Tully Glenconnor Castletara bidding to put back the clock and recapture his old seat for Clann Na Poblachta.
The Breffni Balladeers starring Patricia McFeeley Matt Donnolly Ben Gaffney and Peter and Joe Galligan make their stage debut at the well supported and most enjoyable dress ceilidhe and dinner in the Ulster Arms sponsored by Cumainn Rinnce and Cabhan
A very young Joseph Tilson Drumsilla Butlersbridge (Pictured) catches the first trout of the season a 3 ½ lbs brown trout on a copper spoon bait spinning at Killykeen Lough Oughter.
Ulster beat Connaught 0-19 to 0-15 in a thrilling Railway Cup Final at Croke Park. Ulster who were winning their third title in a row trailed Connaught at the interval 0-9 to 0-6. Ulster scored the last seven points all recorded in the last seven minutes with Paddy Doherty scoring five of the seven and twelve of the total. Cyril Donlon scored ten points for Connaught all from placed balls. Scorers Paddy Doherty 0-12 Sean O Connell Derry 0-3 Charlie Gallagher J Carroll PT Tracey and Ray Carolan 0-1 each and Connaught replied per Cyril Donlon 0-10 all frees Mickey Kearns 0-3 Seamus Leydon and Joe Langan 0-1 each . Cavan representatives on the team were Gabriel Kelly Tony Morris Tom Maguire Ray Carolan and Charlie Gallagher.
Drumalee win their first ever football title as they are crowned Junior League champions with a last minute Donie Fay goal to beat Mountnugent the reigning Cavan Junior Champions 2-06 to 1-08. After so many disappointments particularly in recent years Drumalee after traiking all the way were given a life line when Paddy Lyons sent a high speculative ball to the Mountnuggent square and after a long deliberation between umpires and referee Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady the green flag went up. With only five minutes left Drumalee continued to press with their captain and centre half Tommy Molloy moving further and further upfield. Mountnuggent unperturbed swept upfield and Tom Lynch place Owen Connolly for a two point lead. Star wing half Michael Smith gained possession from the kick out and soloed forward to place Fergus McCauley who sent low and hard for goal, the ball was saved by Mountnuggent goalie Hanley but rebounded to Doney Fay who straight and through put Drumalee in the lead by one point with time almost up. Mountnuggent still had time to level the game and Tom Lynch stepped up to a free in front of the goal but the ball drifted wide. Drumalee :Tony Coyle, Oliver O Reilly, Sean Woods, S Reilly, Raymond Carroll, Tommy Molloy, Michael Smith, Frank Walsh, Tom Flynn, Michéal Greenan, Paddy Lyons, Fergus McCauley, Tommy Smith, Noel Donohoe and Doney Fay .Subs Andy McConnell for Noel Donohoe and Joey O Keefe for Frank Walsh. Sean Woods the well known Cavan balladeer and musician starred at full back for Drumalee and penned the following to the air of ‘I Don’t Mind If I Do’ to salute a momentous achievement by the Drumalee club.
Mountnuggent were conquered by Drumalee’s
sons
These fifteen young heroes like men they played up
The facts of their deed is the
Junior League Cup
Our boys dressed in white were a credit to
see
The cup that they won is ever so wee
Still Molloy he hoists it, that broth of a boy
Our hero and captain is Tommy Molloy
“Young Coyle in the nets had a vey sound
game.
For the Bridge men’s lone goal, sure he wasn’t to blame
Three men who were sound like the famed Cashel Rock
Were Olly Seamus and Sean our full back
Ray Carroll cleared his lines with his long
rakish kicks
Molloy fooled Mattie Cahill with ‘dummies’ and ‘flicks’
Wee Michael Smith gave a delightful display
His punts to the square caused much worry that day
Salute our midfielders Tom Flynn and Frank
Walsh
They caught many balls oer the head of Tom Lynch
Greenan defended when danger was near
Then turned to attack with the speed of a deer
McCauley has brains, he’s a shrewd little
gent
Pat Lyons excelled and the goal he was fleet
He set the Mountnuggent men back on retreat
‘Tis straight he can shoot with those two well groomed feet.
Tom Smith in the corner has courage and guts
One shot from Noel Donohoe went straight to the net
They injured his nose with a terrible crack
He had to retire but he vowed to come back
Good corner forwards are scarce so they say
Yet no corner back could curtail Donie Fay
At scoring from play or to drop oe’r a free
A genius at football ‘tis plain to be seen
O’Keeffe was called in for the injured Frank
Walsh
A towering young lad and his presence was felt
McConnell came in for the Bold Donohoe
But Noel returned as he vowed he would do
In Sport’s Page Arena, I told you we would
win
Some fellas scoffed it off like a half one of gin
Mountnuggent did play just the tune we did call
But the bigger they come, the harder they fall.
Sean Woods Drumalee to the air of ‘I don’t mind if I do’
“Gold leaf by Player’s Cigarettes now available at 3/5 for twenty.
Irish Banks announce the introduction of the five day week from March 29th 1965 in association nth the Irish Bank Official’s Union. Opening Monday to Friday 10-12:30 and 1:30-5 each day.
Increases ranging from 16.50%-18% for Higher Civil Servants. Salaries shoot up from £1,545 after 9 year increments to £2,060.
Cavan Bridge Club win the Team of Four North Easter Division and the Kelbourne Cup for the this successive year. Team Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College Gwyen Arnold Dr PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt. Mr Hunt is the President of the Irish Contract Bridge Association.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the 8 o clock morning Mass in the Cathedral and presides at the 11:30 on the feast of the National Apostle Saint Patrick. Father Felim McGovern was deacon Father PJ McManus sub deacon and master of ceremonies was Father PJ Gargan. Saint Patrick’s College and the Cathedral Choir joined forces singing the sacred liturgy while Father ABC McGrath was on the organ. PJ McManus celebrated the children’s 10 am Mass and gave the sermon in Irish.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Mary Connolly Chemist 58 Main Street Brigid and Kathleen Whelan Church Street on the death of their brother Richard Whelan Mohill.
Cavan Engineering Social Committee founded at meeting in ‘The Rival’s Inn’ President Mr Scharferg Chairman P Hanley Vice Chairman Jimmy Browne Secretary S Browne Treasurer Kieran Cullivan Assistant Secretary Sean Maguire. Committee Sean Sharkey M Sheils Pat Hand Ken Simpson C McGovern and P Reilly.
March 27th 1965 Senator Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor joins Paddy O Reilly Murmod Virginia seeking a seat for Fine Gael in the forthcoming General Election. He now joins local men John O Rourke 9 Jubilee Terrace standing for Labour and John Tully Glenconnor Castletara standing for Clann Na Poblachta.
Tractamotor’s Sales Limited announce the appointment of All Star Cavan footballer Gabriel Kelly to be their representative in the Baileboro area. Native of New Road Bailieboro Gabriel won a Connaught Minor Championship medal with Mayo in 1955 and represented the Mayo seniors in 1957 and 1958 before transferring to his native Cavan in 1959. He is a Cuchullain Press All Star for 1964 and 1965 winning 4 Railway Cup medals with Ulster two Ulster senior championship medals two McKenna Cup and one senior club championship with Bailieboro in 1964.
Sean O Hare seeks the reinstatement of Butlersbridge as a Junior team following their dismal year in senior and the retirement of the legendary Brian Myles and Ken Brown. Four other members of the famous 1963 Junior Championship team are no longer available to the Club. TP O Reilly County Board Chairman says that the Intermediate grade is full and Butlersbridge have no option but to drop all the way from senior to junior.
Sundrive Players Dublin with ‘A Doll’s House’ are the winners of the Open Section and Dr Patrick J Lyons trophy at Cavan Drama Festival with an overall mark of 89. Ashbourne Dramatic Society are once again the winners of the AOH Cup with ‘Autumn Fire’ scoring an impressive 85 points. Terry Martin Holy Faith Past Pupils Glasnevin Dublin is best actor while Patsy Maloney Strand Player’s Dublin is best actress. Silver medals to Airmid O Hanlon Cavan Dramatic Society Sean Smith Rush CYMS Noel Whelan 33 Players and Patrick Scanlon Prosperous Dramatic Society Kildare.
Jackson’s Garage starring Mel Doherty take on Crosserlough in the first round of the new talent competition ‘The Tops of Breffni’ in the Town Hall. Cavan Ceolteoiri will take on Saint Felim’s Hospital Killinkere will take on Breffni Minstrels Cavan Shop Assistants V The Barmen. Tickets on sale at Saint Clare’s and Saint Felim’s Boy’s School.
Cavan Bridge at the Ulster Arms Hotel N/S Peggy Willock and Jim Leonard E/W Surgeon BT Cullen and Owen McGovern. Beginners session commences this week.
Death of the great Joe Doherty 17 Saint Brigid's Terrace at the age of 74. Native of Edgeworthstown where he had his own bakery He came to Cavan to work with Pat McDonnell's Bakery. Very popular long serving Caretaker of Cavan CYMS. Gifted actor and musician. He painted all the elaborate sets for his shows and was also a keen breeder of champion pigeons and canaries. Celebrated the Golden Jubilee of his marriage just two years ago.
April 3rd 1965 280 candidates for the upcoming General Election seeking 143 seats in Dail Eireann.
On the proposition of Seamus Dolan seconded by Andy O Brien NT and Paddy Conaty Cavan County Council agree to sell the old CIE/GNR Station House and buildings to May Robert’s Pharmaceutical Distribution who are going to set up a distribution centre in Cavan that will employ up to 40 people.
Loreto College win the Ulster College’s debating championship in Omagh sponsored by Muintir Na Tire and will represent Ulster in the All Ireland series. Barbara Keating Loreto Cavan was voted the best speaker with Ann Holland and Una O Reilly completing the team.
‘Frolics-Will Ye Quit’ packs in the crowds in Saint Joseph’s Hall Ballyjamesduff with patrons flocking the award winning show each night to hear John McBreen sing his own composition ‘A Tribute to John F Kennedy’ other solo artistes include Marie Brady Paul Clerkin Kay McEntee and Jack Brady.
The O Grady Sisters Quartette give a recital for the Cavan Ladie’s ICA Choir in Loreto College. Geraldine O Grady former leader of the Radio Eireann Symphony Orchestra is supported by Sheil O Grady on the violin Moya O Grady Cello and Ely O Grady on the piano.
The property of the late M Marron 52 Church Street is sold at Private Auction for £5,200 to Senator Tom Fitzpatrick who was buying in trust. PJ O Reilly was the Auctioneer and LCP Smith had carriage of sale.
Stephen Cahill formerly Drumavaddy and latterly College Street dies at the residence of his son in Dundalk. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Matthew’s cemetery Drumavaddy.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Surgeon PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Jim Rafter and Dermot Morgan.
April 10th 1965 Polling in the General Election on Thursday was very heavy helped by a beautiful warm sunny spring like day. As the Anglo Celt were going to press the state of the parties was Fianna Fail 62 Fine Gael 43 Labour 20 Clann Na Poblachta 1 and Independents 2. Red letter day for Senator Tom Fitzpatrick who was elected for the first time to Dail Eireann. Cavan first count Paddy Smith Fianna Fail 6,758 elected Tom Fitzpatrick 5,408 Seamus Dolan Fianna Fail 5,145 Paddy O Reilly Fine Gael 4,643 John Tully Clann Na Poblachta 4,475 and Johnny O Rourke Labour 981. When Johnny O Rourke was eliminated 500 of his votes transferred to John Tully and with Paddy O Reilly Fine Gael being next eliminated his votes brought in his running mate Tom Fitzpatrick and John Tully who will represent Cavan in the 16th Dail along with poll topper Paddy Smith Fianna Fail.
There was only 2.89 inches of rain on 18 rainy days in March 1965 while the total in March 1964 was 3.50 on 18 rainy days.
Julie Andrews wins her first Oscar as best actress for her lead role in ‘Mary Poppins’ while ‘My Fair Lady’ wins the award for best film.
Saint Patrick’s College win the Senior and 2nd in the Junior Ulster College’s Cross Country over a very hilly course at Downpatrick Racecourse. The senior team was P McMorrow Captain 14th F Boylan 11th J Murphy 13th Oliver Kelly 15th S Gilroy 16th A Leatham Andrew McEntee and D O Reilly. Frank Brady was the best placed Cavan athlete finishing 5th in the Junior contest.
Jackson’s Garage and Kingscourt both pictured are the early heat winners in the Tops of Breffni Talent Contest in a packed wildly enthusiastic Town Hall.
Father D Mulligan CSSR will conduct the one day retreat sponsored by Loreto Past Pupils Union at the college on Sunday.
Rev Terence P Cunningham the well known historian and professor in Maynooth College will give the Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne lecture entitled ‘Cavan and The Famine’ in the new Ulster Arms Ballroom in Cavan. The Bhreifne Journal edited by Father Frank McKiernan is now on sale with 60 of its 120 pages devoted to a biography of General Philip Sheridan who was born and reared in Killinkere county Cavan. Other articles include ‘The Burning of Ballinagh’ and ‘The Grattan Family in Cavan’
Willie Scott and B Thompson from Corlurgan are pictured after landing two specimen trout from Lough Gowna where Willie reports that the fishing has been excellent since the first Sunday in March.
Saint Aidan’s Dramatic Troop present J Molloy’s ‘The Wood of the Whispering’ in a packed to capacity Saint Aidan’s Hall. Comedy sketches and songs were sung by Philip McKiernan and Philip McCaffrey while the interval music was supplied by the McPhillips Paddy and Eddie. The MC was J Foynes
Joe Carroll dies in Keynsham Bristol. A Native of Creighan Terrace Cavan, he is survived by his wife 3 brothers Packy, George and Frank and 2 sisters Lily and Maisie.
Julie Andrews wins an Academy award for best actress in the musical ‘Mary Poppins’ while ‘My Fair Lady’ is voted best film.
April 17th 1965: Long count is over as Fianna Fail tie with the rest of the parties 72 each. With the help of the three Independents Sean Lemass is elected Taoiseach for the 3rd time as his opponent James Dillon Fine Gael retires to the back benches on account of his advancing years. In the vote for Taoiseach the Labour Party abstained and gave Lemass an unexpected victory handsome victory of 25.
Terence S Smith (Historian) Annally House and late of 60 Main Street Cavan presents a map of Cavan town and District around Lough Erne (1591) and a Chairman’s Bell engraved with reference to the Charter of Incorporation of the Town of Cavan in 1610 to Cavan UDC. He gave a lecture on the civic history of the town which is carried in full in the Anglo Celt “after the abolition of the Corporation of Cavan another Municipal body Cavan Town Commissioners was established in 1837 and in 1855 Cavan Borough Commissioners succeeded by Cavan Town Commissioners until the establishment of Cavan Urban Council in 1900. In 1909 Cavan Town Hall was erected which was opened with great pomp ceremony and celebrations on 19th January 1910. Pictured are Maurice Jackson, Johnny O Rourke, Dermot McCarthy (County Manager), Paddy Gaffney (Town Surveyor), Carmel McDonnell (Town Clerk), Joe McGovern, Johnny Walsh, Timmy Murphy and John Murray. Terence S Smith is the author of ‘The Civic History of The Town of Cavan’ is a former Chartered Secretary with Cavan County Council where he had been employed since 1915 just a year after the death of his father Michael J Smyth former Chairman of Cavan UDC and a merchant at 60 Main Street where Terence was born in 1899. Terence S or ‘Teddy’ as he is known to his family and friends has numerous articles published in historical journals and papers throughout the world. He is brother of Michael ‘Mick’ Smyth 60 Main Street Tommy Electrician Butlersbridge Paddy a qualified radio officer Colwyn Bay Wales and now service man at Smyth’s. He is brother of Alice McConnell 2 Ashe Street Kathy Conaty Publican Connolly Street and Teresa clerk typist and author Clontarf Dublin.
Canon RCH Turkington MA is appointed Dean of Kilmore to succeed FW Grant BA. The new Dean was ordained in 1937 for the parish of Belturbet. He was later curate in charge of Castletara 1940 and was appointed Rector of Bailieborough in 1947. In 1955 he was appointed Rector of the Cathedral Parish of Ballintemple. Canon of Drumlease in Cathedral Chapter in 1957. Rev William John Mitchell is also appointed Canon of Cathedral Chapter.
“Varsity suits for boys and youths at Maurice Brady’s. Range of men’s suits from £6-19-6. Fitted suits to order from 15 guineas”
Farewell social and presentation to Ken Browne who is transferring from his position as barman in the famous ‘Ritz Bar’ owned by Phil and Nellie Gargan to Clones where he will manage Peadar Treanor’ select bar and lounge 6-7 Fermanagh Street next door to Mace phone Clones 82. Tickets costing 10/- are available from Francis McDermott Edward O Gorman’s and Veronica Brady ‘Rival’s Inn’.
George McClarey off13 and Liam Bogue off 15 win the Scotch Foursomes over 18 holes at County Cavan Golf Club.
Cavan Mineral Water’s in association with Batchelor’s launch sparkling orange and sparkling lemon to the North East Market which is licensed by O R Groves in association with Batchelor’s
Tom Fitzpatrick (Fine Gael), John Tully (Clann Na Poblachta) and Paddy Smith will represent Cavan in 18th Dail. Final State of the Parties Fianna Fail 72 seats Others 72 with Fine Gael 47 Labour 22 Clann Na Poblachta 1 and Independents 2.
Garda Patrick B O Dowd is promoted to Sergeant and transferred to Buncrana county Donegal. He was stationed in Cork before coming to Cavan eight years ago. He is a native of Strokestown county Roscommon.
Moonlight Player’s Castletara with ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ a play by local author Joe G Reilly from Drumcrave join with the ‘Mighty Avons’ Showband in a night of top class entertainment sponsored by Ballyhaise GFC in a full house at Cavan Town Hall.
Cavan Fair prices are up sharply. Yearlings £40-48 2 year old £55-65 3 year olds £70-85 milch cows £55-65 springers £70-90 white head bull calves £18-25. Working horses £50-60 ponies £35-40 colts and fillies £45-55 knackers £40-50 donkeys £6-10
April 24th 1965 Liam Cosgrove former Minister for External Affairs is elected to lead Fine Gael. He is son of WT Cosgrove former President of the Executive Council from 1922-1932. James Dillon former leader has retired due to his advancing years but promises to continue making his famous contributions to the 18th Dail from the Backbenches.
Paddy O Reilly the former Dail deputy from Murmod Virginia will seek a Seanad nomination on the Administrative panel while former Cavan All Ireland football star of 1933 and 1935 Louis Blessing who is President of Cavan Licensed Vintners has been nominated for the Industrial and Commercial panel by the National Vintner’s Association.
Double Diamond Beer are the sponsors of the international motor rally organized by the newly formed Cavan Motor Club. Billy Morris will be driving his famous mini cooper with his cousin Derek Morris the navigator. The rally over 62 miles will commence from the Town Hall finishing at The Sheelin Shamrock Hotel in Crover where the prize winning ceremony will take place.
Nine Hole play off of Stableford competition between Vincent O Connor (20)19 Nicky Smith (20) 19 and Niall Walsh (10)19.
Sales of Carroll’s Number 1 broadleaf cigarettes show an increase of 26 million in just one year. March 1964 there was 35,126,200 smoked while in March 1965 61,507,400 were smoked as the consumer showed preference for a milder tipped cigarette.
First time that English is used in the ceremonies in the Cathedral Easter ceremonies. The lessons from the Old Testament all came to liver for the first time as they were excellently and distinctly read in English by members of the Cathedral Choir Anselem Lovett Joe Connolly George V Maloney Junior and Dessie Maguire.
Death of Thomas Leddy Rosculligan . Member of an old distinguished Cavan family. Survived by his brothers and sisters. Funeral from the Cathedral Cavan to Killygarry cemetery.
Death of Jane A Mulligan Drumgola whose husband died many years ago. Well known farming family Mrs Mulligan was known for her Christian virtue and was an excellent neighbour and friend. Funeral from Saint John’s Parish Church Cavan was large and representative with burial later in Ballyhaise cemetery.
Easter ceremonies in the Cathedral as Father John Maguire celebrates the Mass of the Last Supper. Fathers Felim McGovern deacon Pat Brady sub deacon and Patrick J Gargan MC who also acted as cross bearer to the Altar of Repose. The Cathedral remained open until midnight. On Good Friday Bishop Quinn was chief celebrant with Fathers Torlac O Reilly ABC McGrath and Felim McGovern chanting the passion. The commentator was Father PJ McManus. The Easter Vigil was celebrated by Bishop Austin Quinn. Fathers Torlac O Reilly deacon Dan Gallogly sub deacon and MC Patrick J Gargan. Father PJ McManus led the way in the recitation and renewal of the Baptismal vows blessing of the Paschal flame. Father John Maguire DL was commentator. Bishop Quinn imparted the Apostolic Blessing at the conclusion of the Easter Vigil. Music throughout the Easter ceremonies was by the Cathedral Choir under the baton of Father ABC McGrath. Members of the Cathedral Choir read the lessons in English from the Old Testament much to the delight of the capacity attendances each day from Palm Sunday. The 8 am Mass on Easter Sunday was celebrated by Father PJ McManus CC while Father John Maguire DL was the celebrant of the 10 am children’s Mass and the last Mass at 11:30.
Patrick Fitzpatrick Rathcorrick well known farmer in the area. He was an outstanding neighbour and a great help to all his friends being always at the ready to give a hand. Survived by his wife Mary2 sons and 4 daughters. He was a brother of Father Matthew Fitzpatrick New York and Mrs A Boylan Church Street. Father ABC McGrath was the chief celebrant of the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry was one of the largest seen in recent years reflecting the popularity of the deceased and his family in the community.
“Brendan Young Cavan selling men’s ready to wear suits which were £12-10-0 and even £13-10-0 now only £10 to clear”
May 1st 1965 Cavan UDC will leave the maintenance of the dump in Breffni Park to Cavan GAA in order to save £100 per annum on the rates. The manage cuts the cost of housing repairs from £2,700 to £2,000 and because of the higher emigration rate the relief grant at Christmas is reduced from £960 to £800. Members of the Council decry the fact that they are carrying the County Council and having to impose a higher rate on the business people of the town as income from the County rates all but dries up.
Twenty year old Lorrain McCarren driver and Rose Marie O Donoghue navigator also twenty score a surprise victory in the Double Diamond Cavan Motor Rally. Alex Dempsey and Kevin Dolan were 2nd and Joe Fletcher and Tom Gorman 3rd. The rally which started from the Town Hall attracted 21 entries over a course of 61 miles. The rally finished at the ‘Sheelin Shamrock’ Hotel where the prizes were presented at a buffet supper.
Greg Sheridan makes his Ulster Minor Handball debut at Kingscourt when he partners Donal White Mullahoran in the Minor Softball and Patsy Hand in the Minor Hardball doubles in the first round of the Ulster Championship.
Cavan Golf Club Mrs Tommy Aylmer’s Prize won by Mrs Arnold Latt and Annie Brady Town Hall Street 2nd Kathleen Morgan and Cissie Blessing.
Death of Margaret Ryan Abbey Street just 6 months after the death of her husband Michael. They only celebrated the Golden Jubilee of their marriage in September 1964. She was known for her Christian piety and virtue being particularly charitable to those less well off in society. She was a member of many of the sodalities attached to the Cathedral. She is survived by her 3 sons Robert Patsy and Joseph and one daughter. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Paddy Smith TD and JC Molloy Irish Ambassador to Britain are the guests of honour at the Cavan Association dinner/dance in London.
Captain’s Prize at County Cavan Bridge Club won by N/S Mr and Mrs H Carthy E/W R McGrath and Owen McGovern.
Power of advertising in the Anglo Celt when “four 8 month old whitehead bull calves advertised by Packie Brady Coratubber sold to John O Reilly cattle dealer Alackan for £201 in less than 24 hours of publication”!
May 8th 1965 Rainfall in April was 2.64 inches on 24 rainy days while Kevitt Castle Weather Station reports that rainfall in April 1964 was 2.49 on 21 rainy days.
New CIE express bus service between Donegal and Dublin is launched with a stop in Cavan for fifteen minutes where passengers may be picked up.
County Cavan Pig Dealer’s Association hold their annual dinner in the Sheelin Shamrock Hotel. Pictured are Mrs A O Hanlon Johnny Smith Kate Malone Eamonn Malone Andy McGahon Honary Secretary and Brian Crowe. At back J McNally Carrickmacross P McNally George Crowe T McNally W Cox Rooskey P Sharkey and Mr and Mrs J Olwill.
Jackson’s Garage with a superb show masterminded by star performer and producer Mel Doherty win the first Tops of Breffni 1965 in the Town Hall when they beat an all star Saint Felim’s Hospital in a sell out highly charged Town Hall. Seamus McCormack was voted best comedian. The trophies were sponsored by the Smith Motor Group. Pictured at the presentation are Barry Cassin Adjudicator Una McGovern best actress Mel Doherty best producer Brother Ultan committee Stephen Kelly Provider’s PJ McManus Chairman Tops of Breffni Ken Hannon Kingscourt best compeer John O Connor best actor Seamus McCormack best comedian and Gerry Maguire committee.
1st Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupils Golf Outing to County Cavan Golf Club. Prizes for best nett and gross while the first five will represent the College in the Ulster College’s golf finals.
Cavan Bridge County Council Prize Dermot Morgan and FPE Smith tied with 21 points each.
Cavan News Items Father ABC McGrath is the celebrant at the largely attended Mass of Saint Joseph the Worker in the Cathedral on Saturday the 1st May 1965. May bushes and flowers were strewn across the entrances of many houses in the River Street College Street and Wolfe Tone Street area to welcome in the month of May the special month of the Virgin Mary who is also Queen of Ireland.
RA McGrath former member of the Bank of Ireland sells his dwelling house at Earlsvale Road for £4,025 in trust to John V Kelly Solicitor. Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage and Brian Murphy was the auctioneer.
Over 250 adult Irish speakers and school children will receive the Fainne at a special ceremony in the Town Hall on Saturday May 29th sponsored by .A ceilidhe will follow the presentations.
May 15th 1965 Jack Lynch Minister for Finance introduces his fist Budget to the 18th Dail. Old age contributory pensions will go up by a massive 10/- per week from the 1st January 1966 while all other Social Welfare rates will be increased by 5/- per week.
Loreto College win the Canon Hayes trophy at the All Ireland Macra Na Tuaithe public speaking school’s finals in Limerick. The winning team is captained by Ann Holland Ballinamore Una O Reilly Ballinagh and Barbara Keating whose father is a surgeon in Kenya and her mother is from Monaghan. Barbara won the Ulster individual public speaking award earlier in the year.
After decisively beating Arva away Drumalee put on a very poor show when the Arva side reaped revenge 1-5 to 3-7 in the return fixture at Breffni Park in the Intermediate League. The Junior League Champions were totally at sea for most of the hour and only a fight back led by the peerless Donie Fay put a shine on the score. In defence Tony Coyle was blameless and save after brilliant save shored up a most inadequate defence in which only Tommy Molloy Joe Browne and Ray Carroll played to their usual standard. Donie Fay was the outstanding forward and led a fight back near the end that never looked like overhauling an impressive Arva outfit. Scorers for the visitors S White 1-5 D Brady 2-1 and Joe Flaherty 0-1 Donie Fay with 1-4 and Tom Flynn 0-1 replied for a lackluster Drumalee.
Cavan Gaels ‘make hard work of beating Ballinagh in the Junior League clash at Breffni Park 1-4 to 0-3. The Gael’s had stars in Colm Smith and Brendan Keaney in the full back line Brian Tighe and Michael Walsh in the half back line. Only Terry Smith Eamonn McCormack and Larry Ready played to their normal high standard.
Tony Tighe Clones former Cavan All Ireland footballer is the winner of the Breifne trophy with 67 nett at County Cavan Golf Club Willie O Hanlon had the same score but an inferior back nine. Brian Murphy best gross 79.
Cavan will once again meet Donegal both in the Dr McKenna Cup and in the first round of the Championship which Cavan won in Irvinstown last year despite Donegal being far the best team. Cavan beat a lackluster Monaghan 1-18 to 0-5 in a one sided encounter at Breffni Park which was delayed by almost ½ an hour as Monaghan struggled to muster a team. Charlie Gallagher created a record when scoring 1-10 for the homesters.
Muriel Doherty is the lady in form at County Cavan Golf Club winning Molly Finegan’s well contested prize.
Tom Tierney opens Tierney’s new Centra Supermarket in Bailieboro as the self service trade sweeps the country. Tom has 12 years experience of the trade including two in his own store which he took over from his father John Tierney who founded the company 35 years ago. Tom is extremely popular in Bailieboro and is associated with many organizations most notably being leader of the local Red Cross unit. His mother who has 30 years experience of the trade will help Tom in the new Centra Self Service.
Death of well known local farmer and personality Patrick Monaghan Crubany on Monday last at an advanced age. He was extremely well known and very popular in the area and took a leading part in all of the activities in the Crubany district. He was most obliging and helped out on neighboring farms during the hay making. He is survived by his sons daughters and other relatives and a host of friends and neighbours. Father PJ McManus officiated at the well attended funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Butch Moore who was recently placed 6th in the Eurovision contest makes his first Cavan appearance in some time when he once again fronts the Capital Showband in the Sport’s Centre.
Death of the legendary Margaret Donohoe of Edenticlare at an advanced age in Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan. She was a well known and very popular figure in the community for many years. She was noted for her decency and charity never refusing to assist those in need or in want. The house was a well known meeting house for cards and ceilidhes in the area. She was widow of Dick Donohoe and mother of Molly O Brien Crubany and Dick Donohoe Edenticlare. Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry was packed to capacity for the funeral with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Well known Cavan playwright J G ‘Joe’ O Reilly who has written the popular3 act play being performed by the Moonlight Players Castletara in all of the local venues since the beginning of Lent has been informed by Radio Eireann that the play has been accepted for broadcast and should be on the air by the Autumn.
Death of Madge Gaffney Latt after a long illness borne with fortitude and courage at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. She was wife of Paddy Gaffney BE Town Surveyor and sister in law off JJ Smith the well known Cavan industrialist. She was extremely well known and highly respected being closely associated with many of the activities in the Cathedral She took a leading part in raising funds for the outfitting of the Cathedral and was also closely identified with the Saint Joseph’s Young Priests Society and the Apostolic Workers. She is survived by her husband Paddy BE 4 daughters Helen Murphy Madeline Doreen and Breda 3 sons Brian Patrick and Kevin and one grandchild Nichola Murphy. She was a sister of Mrs JJ Smith Lavey. There was a packed attendance in the Cathedral for the funeral Mass including over 60 clergy. Father Patrick J McManus CC was the chief celebrant with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Saint Patrick’s College Golfing Past Pupils Union hold their first outing at County Cavan Golf Club with Rev E P Tully (18) winning the Paul Galligan trophy with a superb 72 2nd Rev John Maguire (22) with 74 and 3rd Rev Ray Brady (22) with 75. Hubert Duffy playing off 5 won the Gross with 75 and there were 30 entries.
May 22nd 1965 Changing face of Cavan with development work by Onslow Bredin James Bredin and Sons at Earlsvale Road where a development of eight houses is being built just opposite the Cathedral while the famous Railway Bridge on Farnham Road is being removed by Cavan County Council for safety purposes and work will be ongoing for the next few weeks.
Doctor Patrick Power Finiskin Sligo is appointed County Cavan MOH with effect from September 1st 1965 to replace Doctor V Barry.
Over 1,000 children participate in the Kilmore Plain Song Festival in Cavan. Bishop Austin Quinn presided at the Votive Mass of the Blessed Sacrament in the Cathedral where the celebrant was Father Felim McGovern deacon Sean O Reilly CC Clifferna sub deacon Father Thomas Woods CC Castletara Rev Father Anthony Fay CC Redhills was master of ceremonies. Father PJ McManus preached the sermon while the Proper of the Mass was sung by the massed choirs of Loreto and Saint Clare’s Convent while the Common was sung by the assembled choirs with Father ABC McGrath chief organizer of the Festival on the organ. At the excellent competitions that followed the Mass Father K Slowey Monaghan was a most able examiner. All the children had a free day from school and combined their singing duties with some shopping in the town.
John Cassidy a native of County Down dies at his residence24 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan. Last family to reside in Puddin Lane (adjacent to Tesco). Fought in Jerusalem during World War 1. He later was a well known milk delivery man in the town and was seldom seen out of doors without a can . Survived by his wife Margaret 5 sons and 3 daughters. Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral in the Cathedral which was large and representative with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
May 29th 1965 Carmel McDonald daughter of Mrs McDonald and the late Tommy McDonald Building Contractor Farnham Street is confirmed as the new Town Clerk. Born in Saint Patrick’s Terrace Cavan she was educated at the Poor Clare Convent and Loreto Convent before taking up a post in local government. Carmel is a member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries in Ireland and has worked in Cavan Courthouse for some years. She is captain of County Cavan Golf Club and Secretary of Cavan Drama Festival.
The Hotel’s Federation of Ireland commence their recruitment drive with a series of lectures in the Royal School. Many of the girls expressed a desire to seek employment in the hotel and leisure industry after sitting for their leaving next June.
Cavan Gaels beat a poor Cornafean 4-7 to 0-1 in the opening tie of the 1965 Senior League at sparsely attended Breffni Park last Sunday. Scorers for the Gael’s Philip Murray 1-2 Terry Smith 1-1 Larry Ready and Danny Thomas 1-0 each Jack McEntee 0-3 and Cathal Young and Mick Ryan 0-1 each.
Margaret English wins Kitty Jenkins’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club where Joan O Hanlon and Muriel Doherty qualify for the closing stages of the Granard Cup.
.Cavan Licensed Vintners issue new revised price list Whiskey and Gin up 4d to 5/- per glass, Brandy up by 6d to 7/6 per glass, Draught Guinness up by 2d to 2/- per pint and the bottle of stout is now 1-03 per half pint bottle which is an increase of one penny on the old price.
Two students from Loreto College Aideen Maguire Bawnboy Nuala Magee Belturbet win Gaeltacht scholarships tenable at Aran Mor Irish College Donegal. The scheme is sponsored by the Ulster Council of the Gaelic League.
The favourites Billy Morris and Cyril Anderson tie with Derek Morris and John Cosgrove in the Cavan Motor Rally’s May outing over 59 very difficult miles. Cars from Bailieborough Virginia Oldcastle and Cavan were among the 39 starters. N McCormack and D Bannon were 2nd overall. In the ladies section the inaugural overall winners Lorraine McCarren and Marie O Donoghue were 1st with Miss F Nulty and Ann Donohoe 2nd.
Four buses carry the 147 vocational school pupils and their teachers on a tour of county Louth leaving Cavan at 9. Twenty pounds of sweets were distributed to the passengers in each bus as the children spent the money saved over the last year in a special scheme in the local Post Office. Their first stop was the Harp Lager Brewery in Dundalk where they were given an extensive tour and treated to refreshments. They later sat down to a lavish lunch in the Adelphi before continuing their journey to Carlingford Omeath Drogheda where they visited Saint Peter’s Church to pray at the shrine of Blessed Oliver Plunkett. They later visited the Hill of Slane before having high tea in Slane village. They returned home via Navan Kells Virginia and Lavey before arriving tired but satisfied with their outing at 9:30 pm.
Brian O Mordha Cootehill and Father Dan Gallogly Saint Patrick’s College will present the 249 silver and gold Fainnes in the Town Hall on Saturday.
A social for the youth of the Parish will be held in Saint Augustine’s Hall on the 31st May commencing at 8:30 pm.
Butch Moore makes his first visit to Cavan’s Sports Centre since he represented Ireland in the recent Eurovision Contest.
June 5th 1965 Row erupts between Cavan GAA and Cavan UDC with TP O Reilly Chairman writing a very aggressive letter to Cavan UDC over the fact that they were withdrawing their maintenance man and were in effect abandoning responsibility for the dump. Paddy Conaty recommends that in view of TP ‘s belligerent attitude the ‘GAA should be dumped’. The County Manager states that he has no alternative site in mind but to agree to the GAA request would cost the Council £250 per year. TP O Reilly says that the Cavan Urban Council workmen are leaving the gates wide open and scavengers and trespassers are roaming freely in the Park.
Two Unites States men in two man flight to space lasting 4 ½ days James Devitt and Edward White blasted off in 3 ½ ton two seater space craft televised all over the world including RTE. White will leave the capsule and with a space gun will carry out maneuvers in space before returning to the mother capsule.
Midland and Western Building Society secretary JJ Quinn are offering 4% tax free on deposits and their Cavan agent is Brian Murphy.
Cavan fail to field a team for the final of the Dr McKenna Cup having appealed to the Ulster Council for a postponement which was refused and the game awarded to Donegal. Cavan have lodged an appeal to the Central Council which will be heard later in the year. Pat O Neill reckons that economics will prevail and that the administrators will order the game to be replayed after the championship for financial reasons.
Last big Bingo Session before the new fire regulations are imposed in the Town Hall sponsored by Cavan Gaels on Sunday 13th June 1965 who are putting up £1,050 must be won in prizes. The overflow attendance will be accommodated in a giant marquee which is erected beside the Town Hall. There will be one super prize of £300 1 of £200 2 of £100 each panel £30 and lines £10. Doors open at 7 first game 8 pm sharp.
Connie McEntee County Cavan Golf Club is pictured with the Scott Cup which she won in Belturbet Golf Club on Sunday. Connie playing off a handicap of 32 returned a 67 nett in the 18 hole stroke competition Margaret English off 19 also County Cavan was runner up with 68 while Mrs Arnold Virginia off 12 won the best gross. Connie was captain of County Cavan Ladie’s section last year.
Cavan Town Handball. Tommy Sheridan and S Sheridan play Dr Brian Galligan and Michael Leddy Sean Woods and M Mullally play C Smith and T Donohoe. On Wednesday Minor star Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll will team up with Peter McGinnity to play Hughie Smith and Kieran Cullivan. On Whit Monday Dominic Twoomey and JP Malone will play Jim Mooney and Sean Galligan with the winners playing Owen Roe Johnston and Robbie Woods.
John McCormack (9) who won both the Captain’s Prize and the Breifne Shield in 1964 and was voted player of the year beats Eddie Shields (16) 2 and 1 to win the 1965 Farnham Cup.
Cavan Gaels beat Stradone 1-14 to O-1 in the Junior League at Breffni Park where Brendan Keaney Michael Walsh Brian Tighe were outstanding in defence while Sean Galligan and PJ Carroll held sway at midfield. Terry Smith Jim Mooney and Larry Ready capitalized on every opportunity that presented itself. The referee was Father Benny Maguire.
Greg Sheridan and Sean Carroll beat Kingscourt pair Patsy Hand and Ultan Clarke 21-11 21-3 in the first round Cavan Minor Championship while in the Junior singles Greg Sheridan beat Kit Finnegan 21-5 21-6. In the Junior doubles the much in demand Greg Sheridan teamed up with Hughie Smith to beat Kit Finegan and F Rogers 21-20 21-11.
Brian O Mordha President of Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne and Father Dan Gallogly present 250 silver and gold Fainnes at a gala occasion in the Ulster Arms. On the platform were Seamus De Faoite Father PJ McManus CC Rev Brother Sylvester Rev Brother Timothy and Sergeant Michael Twoomey.
Cavan Shamrock’s call a public meeting for the Ulster Arms with a view to re organising a vibrant soccer club in the town.
June 12th 1965 Seamus Dolan NT from Killeshandra who lost his seat in the recent general election is returned on the Labour Panel to the Senate.
The weather station at Kevitt Castle reports that 3.35 inches of rain fell on 19 rainy days in May while 2.68 inches fell in May 1964 on 18 rainy days.
The Mighty Avons Showband are selected to play at the ‘le bal’ at Powerscourt county Wicklow where among the distinguished guests who are all princes princesses and millionaires from all over the globe are Princess Grace and Prince Rainier who are this year’s guests of honour.
County Cavan Pensioned Teacher’s Association hold their AGM in the Ulster Arms where they pass a vote of sympathy with Owen McGovern on the recent death of his wife who was also a distinguished member of the organization. All the officers were re elected and P McIntyre Bailieborough will continue as President of the Association.
Death of the legendary Paul Russell former Captain of the Kerry and Munster teams. He was a member of the Gardai and served in Oldcastle from 1945-1956 and was a member of the Meath back room team when they beat Cavan to win their first All Ireland in 1949. He was a well known highly respected referee in both Cavan and Monaghan. Won the first of his 6 All Ireland medals with his native Kerry in 1925 when he was only 17. He was on the Munster All Kerry team that won the first Railway Cup in 1927 and following year he played with Leinster returning to Munster whom he led to success in 1934. He played for Ireland in the Tailteann games of 1928 and 1932 and toured America with Kerry in 1931 and 1933. He played with Killeevan winning the Owen Ward Cup and set of medals in 1930.
Sean Finlay son of Jimmy and Rose Finlay Farnham Street is ordained a priest at Saint Mary’s College Kilkenny by Most Rev Dr Birch Bishop of Ossory. He will minister in the Diocese of Sacramento USA. He said his first public Mass in the Cathedral on Tuesday imparting his blessing to friends and neighbours. Sean has been a member of Cavan CBSI for 14 years and members of the scouts travelled to Kilkenny in full uniform to be present at the ordination. He was later congratulated by the officers and the committee of Cavan CBSI.
Big supply brisk demand but prices are a little back on recent fairs. Yearlings £40-50 2 year olds £55-65 milch cows £50-65 springers £75-90 . Working horses £45-55 ponies £25-35 colts and fillies £50-55 knackers £50-60. Donkeys £5-12. Bonhams £8-12 per pair carrying sows £30-35. Lambs £5-10-0 to £6-10-0.
June 19th 1965 Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the Golden Jubilee of his ordination at a ceremony in the Cathedral where five men were ordained. Pope Paul VI joined in the thousands of well wishers with a personal letter. Assisting Bishop Quinn at the special Mass at noon on Sunday were Rev DF Fitzpatrick PPVG Cootehill Very Rev James Canon Sheridan PP Killeshandra and Rev RJ McCabe President Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. Bishop Quinn will be guest of honour at the dinner in Saint Patrick’s College before attending the sell out parochial and civic function in the Town Hall where he will receive an address of welcome delivered by Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman of Cavan UDC. He will be greeted by the sound of the Jubilee Anthem composed specially for the occasion by Father ABC McGrath. Tom McCarren the Chairman of the Bishop Quinn Jubilee committee will later present the Bishop with a gold replica of the De Burgo chalice. The Cathedral Choir will bring proceedings to an end by singing ‘The Magnificat’ .
John Jacobs the famous British and Irish Ryder Cup player swaps clubs for a fishing rod and is pictured with his wife fishing for pike on Lough Sheelin.
Due to a downpour of rain the annual Corpus Christi procession through the flower flag bedecked streets of the town is postponed and Benediction took place in a packed to capacity Cathedral.
Jim McDonnell the famous Cavan Ulster Combined Universities and Ireland footballer retires from inter county senior football. Jim won three Ulster Championship medals with Cavan in 1955 1962 and 1964. He was one of the greatest of all time wing halves for Cavan and was never known to play poorly. In recent times he was deployed as a forward or at centre field. He commenced his career as a Minor playing in the All Ireland Final of 1952 and was again eligible in 1953. He commenced his senior inter county career with Cavan playing in the National League of 1954. He led Cavan to the 1960 National League Final when he gave one of his most memorable performances which came to an end when he was assisted off the field with 7 minutes left for play. When the legendary retired as Gaelic Sport’s Editor of the Irish Independent he nominated Jim’s performance in the 1955 Senior Football Semi Final replay against Kerry as the greatest display of any footballer in his lifetime. Jim won 4 Railway Cup medals captaining the team on two occasions. He also represented Ireland and the Combined Universities. He has represented his parish Drung for the last 15 years but has elected to play senior football with Cavan Gaels this season. Jim is a teacher at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan.
Drumalee the reigning Junior League champions are in form as they hammer a lack lustre Ballinagh in the first round of the Junior Championship 3-12 to 1-2 at Breffni Park. Pat O Nell remarks that the game was to one sided to be entertaining. I a rare bit of excitement as Ballinagh launched an even rarer last ditch attack Sean Woods and Harry Reilly Ballinagh were sent to the line. Tony Coyle in goal dealt with any Ballinagh breakthrough in his usual competent manner with best cover coming from Tommy Molloy Oliver Reilly and Joey Browne. Frank Walsh and Paddy Lyons were outstanding at midfield. Donie Fay Micheal Greenan Andy McConnell and Michael Flynn converted most of the opportunities that came their way.
June 26th 1965 Peter Paul Reilly Cornafean Phelim Kelly the Vale Bailieborough Owen Collins Cootehill Michael Cooke Upper Main Street Cavan and T Keogan Oldcastle are ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Austin Quinn at the Cathedral.
Over 500 pints of blood are donated at the mobile blood transfusion unit in the Protestant Hall where the head of the unit Dr Patrick Greene is seen presenting a gold pelican to Jimmy McCormack Saint Mary’s Terrace Cavan for his donation of 15 pints of blood over the last number of visits.
Sun comes out for Corpus Christi processions in Carrigallen Bawnboy Ballyjamesduff and Kilnacrott where a record crowd was in attendance and the procession wended its way through triumphal arches evergreens1 flowers flags and bunting. The Cavan procession could not be rescheduled due to the ordination ceremony in the Cathedral.
Cavan surprise Donegal with a second half fight back to force an unlikely draw 1-8 each with Donegal at Ballybofey where 9,000 witnessed the game which was played on a very tight small pitch that ultimately suited the hard tackling Cavan defence and seemed to hinder the more expansive fast running Donegal. Donegal who had most of the play in the first half taking advantage of the wind and vastly superior centre field were contained to 1-5 to 0-4 interval lead by a hard tacking Cavan defence. Cavan sprung the half fit Ray Carolan who had cried off before the game at half time and from there until the end Cavan had the better of the exchanges. Midway through the second half Donegal led by 1-7 to 0-4 as an incompetent attack failed to take advantage of the Cavan edge at midfield. Donegal who are among the fancied teams to win out in Ulster certainly did not look championship material but perhaps the wide expanses of Breffni Park may suit their fast running style in the replay on July 4th The game was spoiled by too much pulling and dragging with 52 frees in all 27 to Cavan 25 to Donegal. Donegal had 12 wides -9 in first half while Cavan had 9 wides 5 in the second half. Cavan J Reilly Gabriel Kelly Anthony Keyes Tony Morris Frank Kennedy Tom Maguire Donal O Grady Hugh Barney O Donohoe Joe Flaherty Charlie Gallagher Brian Kennedy Padraic Harten Mullahoran J J O Reilly Danny Brady and Philip Murray. Subs Jimmy O Donnell for Padraic Harten and Ray Carolan for Hugh Barney O Donohoe. Referee Jimmy Martin Tyrone.
Large attendance at the meeting in the Ulster Arms to reform Cavan Shamrocks who will now play Kilmore and Monaghan away in their warm up games before taking on Enniskillen Strollers in the 1st round of the £100 McCabe Cup in Clones. Chairman Dr CA Lorrigan Vice Chairman Ray Griffith Secretary Micheal Smyth Assistant Secretary Gene Cullivan Treasurer Norman Cinnamond. Committee Michael Smyth Senior Gerry Kelly Jimmy Bury George McClarey Jimmy Mulcahy Sean McSherry Des Lambert and Tony Higgins.
Death of John Robert Graham Gartnasilla. Survived by his wife family neighbours and friends. There was a large capacity attendance at the funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining cemetery.
Rev Father Augustine Leydon (18) wins the Banker’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with an impressive 67 nett. In the ladies junior cup final Airmid O Hanlon beat Minnie McCarren while Kathleen Morgan won Miss Lynch’s prize and Muriel Doherty won Connie McEntee’s prize.
Bishop Austin Quinn is son of Patrick and Catherine Quinn nee McKenna at Brootally in the parish of Keady County Armagh. Ordained in Maynooth on the 20th June 1915. He taught in All Hallows College until being appointed CC Forkhill county Armagh in 1926 later curate in Ardee 1927 Armagh 1930 and Adm Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in 1940. He was appointed Parish Priest in Drogheda in 1943. Consecrated Bishop of Kilmore on the 10th September 1950. Bishop Quinn concludes his homily saying “ Cavan has a wonderful reputation of loyalty to the Faith. Fidelity to its practice and warm hearted attachment to its priests. With this chalice that you have so generously presented to me here to night, I promise to remember you as I celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Your needs both temporal and spiritual that a greater more universal prosperity may be a blessing following on a truly Christian life”
Father Michael Cooke eldest son of Edward and the late Joanne Cooke Upper Main Street celebrates his first public Mass in the Cathedral at 11 am on Tuesday assisted by Father ABC McGrath. His two other brothers Eamonn and Liam served the Mass which was attended by friends neighbours and relations from far and near. Father Michael is a playing member of Cavan Gaels and is a long time member of Cavan CBSI who voted congratulations to the new priest at their weekly meeting in the Scout Den.
Brigid Keelan NT announces her retirement from Killygarry school as she replaces long serving Annie Cullivan as Vice Principal in Crubany National School. A Committee headed up by Francie McDermott Treasurer Packie McGovern and Treasurer Pauline Gilroy to arrange for a farewell social and presentation to Miss Keelan who was extremely popular during her long tenure in Killygarry.
Shops and businesses in the town are extremely quiet due to the protracted bus strike that is preventing many of the country customers from visiting the town for their messages.
July 3rd 1965 Cavan County Manager Dermot McCarthy tells the members of Cavan County Council that he plans to provide the town with an indoor heated swimming pool at a cost of £16,000 and a Recreational Park both to be situated on the Dublin Road. Doubts are cast on the viability of the project after the Manager announces that the proposed swimming pool would mean a £1 on the Rates for the county.
Tom Fitzpatrick TD proposed by Johnny Murray of Labour and seconded by Maurice Jackson is unanimously re elected Chairman of Cavan UDC with Paddy Conaty taking up once again the position of Vice Chairman.
Death of Nancy Galligan ‘Doire Mor’ Farnham Street at the early age of 49 after a short illness. Native of Drummina Westport county Mayo. She was an accomplished musician and Treasurer of the local branch of Comalthas Ceolteoiri Eireann taking a leading part in the organization of the National Fleadh in 1954 and the County Cavan Fleadh first held in the town in 1955. She was deeply interested in the welfare of people living in rural areas without the necessary home comforts. Founder member of Cavan’s first Comaltas committee. She came from a family steeped in Irish traditional music and culture being daughter of the famous Mrs Burges the well known Radio Eireann ballad singer from Westport. She was deeply involved in making vestments and altar supplied for the local Apostolic Workers and was extremely popular with all the residents in Cavan where she first came to reside following her marriage to Dr Brian Galligan in 1946. She is survived by her husband Dr Brian6 sons Joseph Peter Michael Bernard Seamus and 2 daughters Marian and Anne. The Cathedral was packed to capacity for the removal and funeral Mass celebrated by Father ABC McGrath with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery Butlersbridge.
Death of Austin McDonald ‘Midland House’ well known Cavan business man at the age of 61. He was son of Philip McDonald who established his well known drapery store in Cavan in 1882. Educated at Drumcrave and Saint Patrick’s College he joined the family drapery on leaving school. He excelled as a business man and later was a founder member of Cavan Chamber of Commerce and spearheaded the drive for industrial development in the area. He was a prominent member of County Cavan Golf Club. Brother of Father Joseph and the late Father Leo McDonald CM. He is survived by his wife Maureen 4 sons Joseph Paul Roger and Declan. Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and very representative funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Death of Molly Deveraux Killbride Mountnuggent and formerly of Wolfe Tone Street Cavan. She was the eldest child of the famous J ‘Scottie’ Brady who played with Cavan Slashers in the All Ireland Final of 1892 in Clonturk Park Dublin when representing Ulster they were beaten in a memorable encounter by Commercials Dublin by one point. She went to live in Mountnuggent some time ago and was predeceased by her husband John some years ago. She is survived by one son brothers and sisters. Funeral from Saint Bridget’s Church Mountnuggent to Cullies cemetery.
Sudden death of Isabella S Cinnamond 25 Fortfield Grove Terenure and 55 Church Street shocks the town and surrounding areas where she was extremely well known and held in the highest esteem. She was a member of the famous Pollock family who owned the County Cavan Stores managed by her father Tom Pollock who was also Secretary of Cavan Agricultural Show Society before RS Black (Cavan Credit Union). She was wife of the popular business man and insurance official Edward Cinnamon. The family moved to Dublin 10 years ago. Isabella is survived by her five sons Norman Irvine Ted Frank and Kenneth 2 daughters Edwina and Isabella. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral service in Cavan Presbyterian Church with the Rev Mr Fletcher officiating with burial later in the New cemetery Dublin Road Cavan.
Death of Bernard Cronin at his residence Annaglough on Friday shocks the countryside where he and his family are deservedly well known and extremely popular. He was a worker with Cavan County Council and leaves a wife and 6 daughters and 4 sons. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with Father PJ McManus officiating with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Annie Martin returns to America by air after spending a three week holiday with her brothers Henry and Johnny in Owen Roe Terrace. Annie emigrated to the USA in 1947.
Cathedral Choir of boys and adults on annual outing to Mullaghmore county Sligo where they picnicked on the strand before enjoying a dip in the Atlantic. Late they journeyed into Bundoran to view the sites and sounds of the famous Donegal seaside town including a visit to the amusements and slot machines while some of the older members enjoyed a walk around Roogey before enjoying a beautiful supper. They returned on the shores of Lough Erne via Enniskillen.
July 10th 1965 Annie Cullivan Vice Principal of Crubany School retires after 42 years distinguished service to the teaching profession. She taught first in Coolboyogue with Master Tom Ruddy and later was substitute teacher in Clifferna Corlis and Arva before being appointed to Crubany in 1923. On Wednesday the pupils presented her with a beautiful inscribed reading lamp. The principal AJ O Brien paid tribute to Annie Cullivan on her long distinguished service to the school. A committee has been formed among the Past Pupils and a social and presentation will take place on July 14th.
Last minute rush on Thursday means that the record for blood donations is shattered at the Blood Transfusion Mobile Unit when an amazing 605 pints of blood were donated by Cavan people. The previous record was 563. The session was supervised by Cavan Red Cross with Eileen Maloney Director in the Protestant Hall.
Cavan minor footballers beat the reigning Ulster Champions Antrim 2-11 to 2-7 in the Ulster minor championship at Breffni Park. Scorers for Cavan who were highly impressive and now favourites to win their first title since 1959 were John Dwyer 1-2 T Toal 1-0 S White 0-5 C O Reilly 0-2 Seamus McCauley 0-1 and Garrett O Reilly 0-1. They will now play Tyrone next Sunday in the Ulster semi final at Newry.
Death of Catherine ‘Katie’ Cahill Corhoogan Reaske Cavan. She was widow of the late Philip Cahill well known farmer in the area and was deservedly popular with all classes and creeds being known for her outstanding piety and charity to those less well off in the community. She is survived by her two sons Michael and Philip I daughter Kathleen and 1 brother Bernard relatives friends and neighbours. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the funeral which was large and representative from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Maurice Jackson once again provides the luxury transport to bring the hundreds of young anglers to Baker’s Bridge for the annual outing and competition hosted by Cavan Angler’s Club. Mercantile Credit donated the generous sum of £10 towards the cost of the large array of attractive prizes.
General Westmoreland launches first major offensive into Vietcong territory North West of Saigon in Vietnam.
Drama at Breffni Park as Cavan and Donegal finish level again 1-11 to Donegal’s 0-14 in the replay of the Ulster senior championship first round tie. Padraic McShea put Donegal ahead with two minutes to go but John Joe O Reilly leveled the tie one minute later. Cavan led most of the way and led at half time by 1-6 to 0-6. Cavan were on the attack when referee Jimmy Martin signaled the end of normal time. Both teams were advised that extra time was being played and Cavan emerged from the dressing room but despite numerous pleas the Donegal team failed to come back out and after waiting for 20 minutes with the public address advising patrons that extra time was being played the referee had no option but to call off the match.
Soccer fever hits the town as Cavan Shamrock’s go down 1-0 to Enniskillen Strollers in the 1st round of the McCabe £100 competition in Clones. Cavan defence was magnificent but their attack failed to convert their chances. Dessie Maguire Gene Cullivan and Micheal Smyth were outstanding in the Shamrock’s defence while Burns and Moore were the only forwards to threaten danger. Meantime at home Cavan Shamrocks Junior’s travelled to Kilmore to take on the home side. Ton Doonan and Johnny Lynch scored glorious goals while Clarke replied for Kilmore to give the visitors a deserved 2-1 victory. Frank Lyons Gerry Egan John O Neill Johnny Lynch and Ton Doonan gave sterling displays for an impressive town team while Clarke Lindsay and Mackeral were outstanding for a formidable Kilmore side.
In a day of draws Cavan the favourites were surprisingly held to a draw by Tyrone in the Ulster Minor Semi Final in Newry. With a late flourish Tyrone scored 1-1 to draw the tie with Cavan 1-8 to 2-5 with the replay fixed for Clones on Sunday next.
Newly ordained Sean Finlay blesses the new fire tender at Cavan Fire Station with his father Jimmy Finlay Frank O Keeffe Dick Mulcahy Mattie Reilly looking on.
Presentation to Archdeacon Shires who is retiring from active duty after 38 years of distinguished service to the Cavan group of churches of Cavan Derryheen Denn and Ballyhaise. At a social and presentation ceremony he was presented with a gift from the churches by Rt Rev EFB Moore DD PhD Bishop of Kilmore Elphin and Ardagh. Among those who spoke eloquently of the service the Archdeacon rendered to this area were Rev JJ Corrigan Drung E Roe Cathedral Clerk and Maurice Jackson Warden. Tom Fitzpatrick on behalf of the entire community paid wholesome tribute to this great man who served so long energetically and so loyally the Protestant community in Cavan. He was ordained on the 17th May 1928 celebrating his Golden Jubilee in 1958 when the Parishioners presented him with a roll top desk which he made great use of. Twenty five year’s earlier the Mother’s Union presented to him a Parker pen which he still used to this day. On that occasion too the Select Vestry presented to him a silver communion set. He served under 7 bishops of Kilmore and two in Northern Ireland. In 1948 the parish of Castletara was amalgamated into Cavan increasing his flock and work load considerably. Continuing Archdeacon Shire paid tribute to Robert Hi Mackeral Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Protestant Hall. His stewardship of the hall and the functions held there was exemplary. He also thanked his personal friend of 35 years Harry Haddock who was available around the clock to keep all of the Church property in pristine condition and his work around the Church and the Rectory in all weathers was admired by all. Harry is a gifted horticulturist and is so neat and tidy in all his work. John Anderson Headmaster of the Royal School then paid tribute to Archdeacon Shire and his late wife who “was a tower of strength and acted as Secretary to the Archdeacon for many years. Later M/S Anna Smith and Tommie Smith showed similar dedication to the Church and the Archdeacon.
Retirement of Garda Jerry Lyons Bridge Street who is retiring from the force. He is a native of Cork and joined the force in 1924. Jerry served in Clones Finea and came first to Cavan in 1927. He was later transferred to Carlow but returned permanently to Cavan in 1934. He played hurling and football with Cavan and Monaghan. Founder member of Cavan Pavilion Club he was deeply involved in the legendary Pantomimes from 1947-1955 when he took a leading back stage role. He was the first organizer of the Garda annual dance in the Town Hall. A committee has been formed with a view to a door to door collection of the business premises to make a suitable presentation to Garda Lyons at a function in the Ulster Arm’s shortly.
Madge McCabe who for the last ten years has been running the school book and stationary store in Connolly Street which she purchased from Michael and Maura Galligan sells her premises failing to reach the reserve at auction in the Farnham Hotel. The highest bid was £3,200 in trust by Jack Binchey. Eddie O Gorman is the Auctioneer and Tom J Fitzpatrick had carriage of sale.
Brigid Keelan who was 20 years teaching in Killygarry and is transferring to Crubany National School to replace the retiring Annie Cullivan as Vice Principal to Andy O Brien is made a presentation by her past pupils at a function in the Ulster Arms. Kathleen Kenny wife of Augustine Kenny made the presentation on behalf of Miss Keelan’s past pupils and many friends in the Killygarry area. She will be replaced in Killygarry National School by Rosemary Ward from Ballyshannon.
Anglo Celt bemoans the national printers strike which means no national papers are available. Not too bad for the town punter who can get the English papers in the towns but the poor country folk are robbed of the little pleasure of placing bets and studying form with no papers available. Coming fast on the heels of the bus strike life in rural Ireland is nearly intolerable!
Presentation to Philip Smith NT Principal Drumcrave on the occasion of his marriage to Ann Cahill NT Corlurgan NS. Father PJ Gargan made the presentation to Phil on behalf of the parents of Drumcrave National School while another presentation was made to Ann by the parents of Corlurgan National School.
New signs are erected around the town directing people to the new Tourist Office in Town Hall Street and the Car Parks in the town.
July 17th 1965 Mrs John D Murphy formerly Helen Gaffney Latt Cavan receives her PhD at UCD. Eldest daughter of Paddy BE and the late Madge Gaffney she will do post graduate studies at the Medical Research Unit University of London. She was educated at Drumcrave NS and Saint Louis Convent Monaghan.
Books and Authors of County Cavan is published by Sarah Cullen Assistant Librarian Cavan County Council. The dust jacket is designed by Philip Cullivan while the foreword is by Dr Philip O Connell. The book is reviewed in this issue by Father Frank McKiernan Editor of the Bhreifne Journal.
Father Joseph Dolan Adm Cavan Cathedral makes the presentation on behalf of the past pupils of Crubany NS to Annie Cullivan who is retiring after 42 years distinguished loyal service to Crubany NS. Pictured are Andrew J O Brien Principal Co Council Chairman of the Committee Annie Cullivan Father Joe Dolan Adm Greta Kerrigan Secretary Brendan Keaney Joint Treasurer Brother Simon Finlay Father Joe O Hanlon Father Sean Finlay Father PJ Gargan CC Danny O Hanlon Tommy Gilsenan Joint Treasurer and Brother M Smith.
Father Tom Twoomey son of Sergeant and Mrs Twoomey Farham Road and a student in Mill Hill College London is ordained in Westminster Cathedral by Cardinal Heenan Archbishop of Westminster is pictured imparting his first blessing to Sister Dominique Twoomey an aunt of the new priest based now in Belgium after serving 27 years in the Belgian Congo.
Edward O Hanlon and Edward Shields win the President’s Surgeon Cullen’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. George Parkinson and Mrs ‘Guy’ Morris were runner up. 27 pairs took part and the prizes were presented at a very pleasant function in the Clubhouse by Maureen Cullen wife of the President. In the O Hanlon Cup Final for 18 handicap and over Rev GN Cave beat Vincent Crotty. While Maura Maloney won Mrs PA Smyth’s prize in the ladies section.
Sympathy is extended to Vincent McCaul Bridge Street on the death of his mother Ellen relict of Patrick McCaul Drumliffe. Funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise to Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
Cavan see off favourites Donegal after 3 attempts with Charlie Gallagher equalizing just on the stroke of full time after Donegal had dominated the exchanges at a packed and sunny Breffni Park. Donegal were on the attack from the kick out and it was broken up by an outstanding Tom Maguire who placed John Joe Reilly who in turn passed to the incoming Seamus McMahon to give Cavan an unlikely win. Cavan dominated the early exchanges but their forwards threw chance after chance away to leave Cavan only leading by 0-5 to 0-3 at half time. In the second half the roles were reversed and if Donegal had a few good forwards they would have been out of sight of the late Cavan flourish. Cavan now play Armagh in the Ulster Semi Final in Clones on Sunday next. The game will be preceded by the Ulster minor semi final clash of Cavan and Tyrone.
Saint Felim’s win the De La Salle Senior Street competition while The Town win the Junior section. No reports available.
Peter Maguire son of Mrs Maguire and the late legendary John Maguire is presented with a certificate of merit by Justice O Callaghan signed by the President of the Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at a ceremony at Granard Court.
Donal O Connell Bank of Ireland is leaving Cavan on promotion and was made a presentation by Tommy Goldrick Group Leader Cavan Red Cross at a function. Eileen Assistant Area Director presented seven new members with certificates of merit.
Sister Mary Edward sister of the Resurrection Berkshire England is home on holiday with her parents Edward ‘Bates’ and Mrs McEvoy in College Street.
All prices similar to last time with small supply and good demand at Cavan Fair. Pigs were slow to clear but working horses colts fillies and even knackers held their price in the horse fair.
Father Frank McKiernan in reviewing Sarah Cullen’s ‘Books and Authors of County Cavan’ which has earned Sarah a fellowship of the Library Association of Ireland. The introduction of this ‘superb book’ is by Dr Philip O Connell while a very attractive dust jacket is designed by Cavan town man Phil Cullivan B Arch . In the course of a lengthy article Father McKiernan points out that the Anglo Celt first appeared on the 6th February 1846 price 6d and has appeared every Friday morning since that date. Cavan Herald was published from 1818-18-26 Cavan Observer 1857-1861 The Irish Post and Telegraph from 1910-1920. The Anglo Celt was first owned by William Johnston who sold the title to James O Brien who then disposed of it to the legendary Zachariah Wallace. Nearly 100 years ago the Anglo Celt was acquired by John F O Hanlon acted as editor and owner until he was joined some time later by his brother Edward. John F O Hanlon married Bobby Gannon and they had four children Willie later Managing Director Edward Editor Derek and Joan. Edward’s son Johnny was to become Editor in recent years.
July 24th 1965 Andrew Colm O Brien is conferred with his BA honours at UCD. Colm is son of Andy NT County Council and Molly Crubany Cavan.
Death of John Thomas Brady Rathcorrick. Very popular farmer in the area. He was always available to help a neighbour or friend in trouble. Veteran of the Old IRA he took a very active part in the struggle for independence. He is survived by his wife relatives and many friends. The Cathedral was packed to capacity for the Requiem Mass after the 11:30 Mass on Sunday morning with burial later in Killygarry cemetery. Surviving members of the Old IRA under Charlie Reilly Drumherrish formed a guard of honour at both the removal and funeral.
Unexpected death of John Dempsey late of River Street in Hemel Hempstead England. Worked for 35 years with McCarren and Company where he was held in the highest esteem by both management and colleagues. He was only 61 and emigrated 3 years ago. Survived by his wife Bridget 3 sisters Rose Faloon London Ellen Allen Lincoln and Elizabeth Tyrell in Manchester relatives and friends. Funeral took place in England.
Death of Catherine O Reilly Derrylena Butlersbridge. Survived by her sons daughter and sister. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’s church Butlersbridge to Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
Dismal week for the newly formed Cavan Shamrocks as they sink to a 1-0 defeat away to Clones and are then hammered in Kilmore by the home side 3-0 where George Pratt was outstanding for the homesters at centre half. Jackie Lindsay at right full gave George great support. Tony Knox scored two of the Kilmore goals while Robbie Lindsay got the third in the second half from a beautiful pass from Robbie Treacey who was outstanding at centre forward for Kilmore. Only Ton Doonan Gerry Egan and Dessie Maguire played up to form for a dilapidated Shamrock’s outfit. Meeting of Cavan Shamrock’s committee in Ulster Arms to make arrangements to travel to Kells on Sunday.
Popular winner of the Captain’s Dominick McCabe’s Prize is Noel Martin who is a next door neighbour of Dominick and Beda McCabe in Farnham Street. Father Augustine Leydon was runner up while John McCormack had the best gross.
Funny stuff as Donegal who failed to beat Cavan over 3 legs and 180 minutes hand in a protest against Cavan winning their first round marathon tie immediately after Cavan had beaten Donegal in the Ulster semi final in Clones on Sunday evening. Pat O Neill says “unless they know something that the Cavan people are unaware of there is no point in their protest.” In fact Pat recalls that after the second game in Breffni Park Donegal failed to come out for extra time despite repeated efforts by the referee and delayed the departure of the fans from the ground by a half an hour. Technically the game should have been awarded to Cavan but the Ulster Council in their economic wisdom ordered another game and bumper gate!
Cavan show signs of good championship form as they beat Armagh 1-10 to 0-4 in a very one sided encounter in Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones. Cavan always on top led by 1-5 to 0-4 at half time and held Armagh scoreless in the second half. Cavan Minors with Jimmy Fay Joey Browne Micheal Greenan and a young Joey O Keeffe giving them the edge in midfield beat Tyrone 1-5 to 0-5 to qualify for the Ulster Final at Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones where they will play the favourites Derry.
Old People’s Committee 1965 Chair Nellie McIntyre Vice Chairman Johnny O Rourke Secretary Seamus White Treasurer Peter Mullen.
Nicholas Power a native of Broadway county Wexford is made a presentation on the occasion of his promotion as Court Clerk for the Ballinasloe area. He was a member of the staff of the District Court’s Office in Cavan for the last tree years and endeared himself to all. He was Secretary of the local branch Gaelic League and an instructor in the Civil Defence. He previously served in the Courts in both Cork and Dublin Metropolitan area.
Cavan annual party for the blind of Cavan in Loreto College where musical items were supplied by the guests themselves several of them singing and even one played the button accordion. Mel Doherty was MC and supplied some very entertaing comic pieces while John O Connor sang a litany of old Irish airs and ballads that delighted the guests who sung along with the Cavan tenor. Other musical treats came from the ICA Choir the Boy Scout’s Accordion Band and B Smith. Mrs Dawson Secretary of the Association who was mainly responsible for such a wonderful treat held in the open air at Loreto College thanked all who had travelled to the event or taken part in the musical items. A meal was served to the guests indoors and each of them was given a gift on their way home to places as far away as Mountnugent Kingscourt Shercock Gowna and Dowra.
July 31st 1965 National Busmen’s Union call a further strike for Sunday next just after being out for a prolonged period of 6 weeks. The Union are objecting to the imminent introduction of one man buses with no satisfactory compensation.
Freddie Mills presents his trophy to Billy Morris driver and Derek Morris navigator after they won the Cavan Motor Rally on Monday night last.
Mary Brady of the Cavan based Power School of Dancing wins the championship of county Cavan under 16 dancing at Ballyjamesduff Feis. Anthony Gorby of Belturbet was the outstanding winner of the over 16 and was representing the Coffey School of Dancing Belturbet.
Mrs Benny Hickey is the popular winner of the Lady President’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club presented by Dorie Smith Farnham Street. Margaret English had the best gross while special prizes went to Muriel Doherty Secretary of the Ladie’s section Mrs Don McMullin ‘The Rival’s Inn’.
Cavan and Down will meet in their 5th Ulster Final clash since 1959 at Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones on Sunday. Cavan ‘stole’ the result last year when will of the wisp Peter Pritchard was introduced late on to score two goals for Cavan and pluck victory from the jaws of defeat. Peter is no place to be found even among the subs this year and Pat O Neill quotes the bookies at 3 to 1 in favour of Down probably getting the result right. In the minor final Cavan have an even more difficult assignment when they are faced by a big strong well drilled Derry team who will probably beat the Cavan youngsters pulling up. Cavan Minors P Campbell Jimmy Fay J Brady Joey Brown Pearse Gilroy Terry Toal Tommy McDwyer Gareth O Reilly Joey O Keeffe Steve Duggan Fergus McCauley S White Paddy Cusack C Sheridan and John O Dwyer. Subs T McKiernan F O Reilly S McGovern Michael O Callaghan V O Reilly M Smith S Kelly and Aidan Carolan.
Cavan Gael’s sparkling display in the Junior League clash at Breffni Park when they account for Crosskeys 4-3 to 0-2 at sparsely attended and very wet Breffni Park. Scorers for the Gaels were Sean Galligan Terry Smith 1-2 1-0 Leo Cosgrove 1-0 Tommy Monaghan 1-0 and Joey Connolly 0-1. Team Oliver Cassidy Oliver ‘Misey’ Crowe Niall Crowe C Kearney Sean Galligan Tony McConnell Michael Walsh George Crowe Gerard Finegan Larry Ready Terry Smith Tommy Monaghan Leo Cosgrove Sean Galligan and Joey Connolly.
Cavan qualify for their 3rd Under 21 Ulster Final beating fancied Derry 0-8 to 0-3 in Irvinstown. Cavan aided by the breeze led by 0-3 to 0-2 at half time after missing many scorable opportunities but Derry also wildly off target only managed to score a single point in the second half faced by a hard tackling no nonsense Cavan defence.
Cavan Shamrocks back to form in facile 6-1 win against a very light Trinity United in Kells. Playing against the steep hill and against the wind in a downpour the more resolute Shamrocks led by 3-1 at half time and from there the result was a foregone conclusion. Micheal Smyth Gene Cullivan Pat Woods were best in an underworked defence while Dickie Smith Andy McGahon and the flying winger Des Lambert were outstanding in the Shamrock’s forward division. On Tuesday Cavan Shamrocks travelled to Oriel Park in Dundalk to take on Bank United who are leaders of the Leinster League and fielded several of the Dundalk League of Ireland panel. Inspired by man of the match Dessie Maguire the Shamrocks gave their best display of the year going down in atrocious weather conditions 4-2. Shamrock’s matched Bank all the way until 6 minutes from the end when the Dundalk side scored their 3rd and decisive goal. After just 14 minutes George Pratt scored a wonder goal for Shamrock’s waltzing around the attentions of three defenders before sending an unstoppable shot to the roof of the Bank net. Bank United led at the interval 2-1 but just after half time Dundalk native Andy McGahon shot to the net to equalize the match after flying winger Des Lambert flew down the left wing sending an inch perfect ball to the feet of McGahon who made no mistake. A night for the big men with conditions on the otherwise perfect surface very wet and heavy Dessie Maguire and Sean McSherry were magnificent in defence while up front Des Lambert caught the eye of the League of Ireland scouts with his long blonde hair and darting runs cutting up the Bank defence at will. Andy McGahon George Pratt and Dickie Smith were others to impress in Cavan Shamrock’s most difficult but best performance to date. Outstanding for the winners were Taylor Morgan and Tierney.
Annagh take over from De La Salle as Urban League Champions defeating Bailieborough 3-3 to 2-4 in a pulsating thrilling and very entertaining final played in a downpour in Breffni Park. For Annagh Sean McGuigan was outstanding scoring a goal while T Smith scored 2-2 and Gerry Henderson a point to bring the PJ Duke trophy to Belturbet for the first time.
Brother Ultan on short visit back to house finds that it has been broken into most probably by children as there is nothing missing. The brothers are all on holiday since July 13th . The Garda have been notified and an investigation is continuing.
Father P McNulty CSSR a native of Alackan is spending his first holiday at home for 8 years from the Philippine Islands where he is ministering.
Sympathy is extended to Josephine McEntee Farnham Road on the death of her sister Mrs Kathleen Elliott Virginia at Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan. She was popular with all classes and creeds and took a leading part in the social life of Virginia until she was invalided some years ago. Later spending much of her time in care in Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was second eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs C O Reilly Merchant Maghera. She is survived by her husband Jack daughters Edel and Carina and two sisters Josephine McEntee and Carmel Dolan. There was a capacity attendance at the funeral from Saint Mary Immaculate Church Virginia to Maghera cemetery.
Hundreds of pilgrims from the Cavan area are among the thousands to climb the Reek at Croagh Patrick on Saturday night /Sunday morning in atrocious weather conditions. No serious accidents or injuries reported this year although many of the pilgrims made the journey in their bare feet.
No buses and still no Irish newspapers not causing any due concern to Cavan readers who have got used to reading the English and Northern Irish papers now enjoying record sales in the town. Very inconvenient for country folk particularly those who like a punt on the horses as the papers are not available in country areas. Buses off the road on Sunday but locals had made their own travel arrangements and local private operators steeped into fill the breach.
After last year’s poor display in the All Ireland semi final against Kerry interest in this years Ulster final in Clones is at an all time low with most locals of the opinion that the team is just not good enough to compete at the highest level and they would be much better to be beaten at this stage than risk another national humiliation. The bookies are all quoting Cavan to win at 3/1 against.
August 7th 1965 “Poor Final as Cavan lose Ulster title to Down in Clones” Shabby hard hitting game played in very heavy underfoot conditions Down just took more of their chances to emerge 3-5 to 1-8 winners. Cavan outplayed Down completely in the 1st half and should have been out of sight at the interval instead Down thanks to goals from Paddy Doherty and Sean O Neill led by one point at the interval 2-1 to Cavan’s 0-5. The exchanges were uncompromising with fouling in abundance. Cavan did not display the same spirit determination and will to win that they showed earlier in their defeats of Donegal and Armagh. Down were always dangerous and Paddy Doherty’s 10th minute goal was superb and just before half time Sean O Neill wrong footed Cavan full back Anthony Keyes for another goal after Cavan almost owned the ball but could not turn their possession into scores. The deciding moment of the game came six minutes from the end when substitute Jackie Fitzsimmons got his fist to a high lob into the square and the ball trickled over the line to put Down six points ahead. Cavan laid siege to the Down goal and resurrected the determination and spirit they are famous for . Their only reward was a penalty which Charlie Gallagher converted to leave just three points between the teams with two minutes left for play. Despite being granted 3 minutes overtime Cavan encamped in the Down half just couldn’t make the vital breakthrough and on this form a poor Down team will be no match for the champions Galway in the All Ireland semi final later in August. Cavan J Reilly Gabriel Kelly Anthony Keyes Cootehill Tony Morris Frank Kennedy Tom Maguire Captain Donal O Grady Ray Carolan Tom Lynch John Joe O Reilly Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher Seamus McMahon Danny Brady and Philip Murray. Sub Brian Kennedy for Phil Murray.
In the curtain raiser Cavan Minors put up a very good show against an excellently trained bigger stronger Derry team 3-10 to 2-4. Cavan contained the mighty Oak Leaf men until 15 minutes from the end when the teams were tied but from there until the final whistle Derry dominated exchanges. Jimmy Fay Joey Browne Pearse Gilroy were outstanding in defence while Gareth O Reilly and Joey O Keeffe were excellent at centre field until the conditions and Derry domination wore them down in the last quarter. In fact Gareth O Reilly was shifted all over the place centre field centre half and finally full back. Paddy Cusack Eamonn O Reilly the sub from Butlersbridge Steve Duggan and Fergus McCauley were the pick of the forwards.
Doctor Cullen Cup 18 holes V Par at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Nicky Smith 5 up 2nd was Rev Torlac O Reilly 1 up but better back nine. 3rd George Parkinson 1 up.
Cavan suffers the worst rainfalls in recent years with Coleman Road and Cathedral Road flooding as the river rose to dangerous levels.
For the first time in over 30 years and due to Diocesan regulation relaxation the dances in the town are all running past midnight to 1 am.
WJ Breslin Farnham Road who is leaving the are on promotion to Mullingar sells his residence at Rock Cross to Phil Smith NT for £3,480. Murphy Quinn were auctioneers and Tom J Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage of sale.
Music and song in the ‘Rival’s Inn’ Railway Road with refreshments and snack served.
August 14th 1965 Tom Fitzpatrick TD in one of his first speeches in the Dail asks the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs to expedite the building of a new Post Office in Cavan with proper communalization facilities. The building they acquired on the Main Street the Market House has now fallen into a dilapidated eye sore and takes away from the appearance of the town. The old exchange has been there for nearly fifty years and Tom appeals for a new exchange so that Cavan a forgotten county since the closure of the railways can make proper contact with the outside world. Tom in conclusion says that just before he came to Dublin this morning he was contacted by John McGinnity the local Travel Agent and Chairman of Cavan Tourist Association who told him that it was now almost impossible to get an urgent booking call to Dublin without having to wait. John told Tom that earlier in the week he had an American priest and German tourist in booking flights home but had to apologize for the delays in contacting Dublin to confirm their travel arrangements. In the end John asked them to take a leisurely stroll through the town and hopefully he would have word when they returned in an hour or so.
Moya Sheridan who is only Principal in Ballinagh for the last two years is producing some star pupils with both Mary and Martin Smith children of Peter Ballinagh Post Office Pauline Brady Gortahurk Marie Gaffney Aughawella all obtaining secondary school scholarships to local second level institutions Loreto Saint Patrick’s College and Poor Clare Secondary School.
Tom Fitzpatrick makes the presentation to well known highly popular Jerry Lyons who is retiring from the Garda after 41 years service 31 of them in Cavan. He was presented with a canteen of cutlery Waterford Crystal and set of carvers from his friends in the town and colleagues in Cavan Garda Station where Superintendent F McCague made the second presentation. Pictured are Sean Young Mrs Lyons Gerry Lyons Joe McGovern UDC and MJ Smith Secretary Cavan County Council.
Death of Margaret Farrell wife of well known businessman Anthony Farrell Annalee House Butlersbridge. She is survived by her sons daughters grandchildren brother relatives and many friends. Capacity attendance at the funeral and removal from Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge with burial later in Cullies cemetery Cavan.
Death of Patrick Lee well known farmer in the Corlurgan area. Man of great integrity he was a great source of assistance and support for his neighbours and friends. Great Cavan supporter he saw Cavan win all of their five All Ireland finals and never missed a big game in Breffni Park being a former member of Tullyco GFC. Survived by his wife Rose sons brothers relatives and many friends. Father PJ McManus officiated at the Removal and Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery.
Cavan Gaels win their way to the County Senior Championship semi final virtue of their tough bruising gale against a Cornafean team intent on inflicting the maximum physical punishment on their more accomplished town rivals. Several shins kicked and bruised noses broken face and head injuries abound culminating in a free for all late in the game. Both teams finished with only 13 men but the Gaels on an impressive display at PJ Duke Park Stradone win tie 2-7 to 1-5 in dreadful underfoot conditions with rain incessantly pouring down throughout the hour. Colm Smith Donal Crowe Brian Tighe were outstanding in the Gael’s rearguard with John ‘Foley’ O Rourke dealing with the little he had to do very efficiently. Patrick Gaffney at wing half was man of the match standing up to the robust tactics of the Cornafean men and clearing his lines in spectacular fashion. Danny Thomas gave the Gael’s the edge at midfield while up front Terry Smith and Jack McEntee took every opportunity that came their way. The score does not reflect the superiority of a rampant Gaels in the closing stages as a younger fitter outfit ran the Cornafean team ragged.
Cavan lose their 3rd Ulster Final of the season when losing to Down 0-9 to 1-2 in Killeevan county Armagh on Tuesday evening. Down have now won senior junior and under 21 this season with Derry the minor champions. Cavan again had plenty of possession but only Olly Brady from Lacken and Pat Tinnelly threatened any danger to the Down citadel. Hughie Newman and Joe Flaherty gave Cavan the edge at midfield. Andy McCabe was outstanding at centre half flanked by Pat Tinnelly and Brian Morris who dealt capable with any threats from the fast tricky Down forward line. Ray Dunne at full back was soundness personified. Down had stars in seniors Val Kane Francie Doherty Felix Quigley Tom and Ray Morgan. Down scorers Francie Doherty 0-4 Val Kane 0-3 S Majorran 0-1 and Ray Morgan 0-1. Ollie Brady 1-0 and Micheal Greenan replied for Cavan. Among the locals on the losing Cavan team were Ray Dunne Micheal Greenan and PJ Carroll who was introduced late on as a sub for the injured Micheal Greenan.
Louis Blessing and Brian Murphy 2 up win the Fourball V Par at County Cavan Golf Club. Bridie Smith partnered Maura Maloney to win the ladies’ prize.
Cavan Shamrock’s in high scoring 5-5 draw against Darver United at Readypenny Dundalk. Paddy Woods Gene Cullivan were the stars of a shaky Cavan defence. George Pratt was man of the match once again his sheer strength and penetration troubling the home defence every time he was on the ball. George Pratt completed a hat trick while the other scorer was Dickie Smith who scored twice once from a penalty kick. Cavan Shamrock’s were lavishly welcomed to the Dundalk venue and a beautiful supper was provided by the great Jack McGuinness and his family who own the roadside pub in Readypenny. Cavan Shamrock’s issued an invitation to a return game in Cavan as soon as their home venue in Tierquin is ready for play. Later on Sunday evening another Cavan Shamrock’s team in which Joseph Greene made his debut beat Kells Shamrocks 7-2. Again that man again George Pratt Dickie Smith Des Lambert two goals each while Michael Kavanagh who made a welcome return to the forward line after a stint in goals got the final goal of the evening.
Death of Susan Dempsey a native of the Ballyhaise area and a former ward’s maid in Saint Phelim’s in the hospital she served so loyally after a long illness borne with great courage and resignation to the will of God. She was predeceased by her brother two years ago. There was large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Phelim’s Hospital Chapel to Cullies cemetery.
Retirement of Sergeant William ‘Bill’ Thorne in Longford where he was transferred just 8 years ago after a prolonged period in Cavan town where he and his family were extremely popular. Bill joined the Garda in 1922 and before he left the Depot in Dublin he was made a sergeant with the purpose of opening a new station in Goresbridge county Kilkenny. He later opened a new station in Kenmare in county Kerry. He later served as Sergeant in Athy and Newtownforbes county Longford before being transferred to Cavan. Most efficient courteous officer he was a strong athletic figure he was an outstanding footballer and hurler.
Social and presentation to Mr and Mrs Pat Sharkey ‘Blue Moon Bar’ who were recently married in the Ulster Arms ballroom on Sunday the 25th August 1965. Presentation to the newly wed couple by the Barmen’s Association of which Mrs Veronica Sharkey formerly Brady from Loughduff is the Secretary.
August 21st 1965 Drama at Annagh Lake as the heat wave continues as 14 year old Jimmy Browne from Butlersbridge is plucked unconscious from the water after going down in 5-6 feet of water close to the shore. In warm sunshine about 20 teenagers were bathing when Jimmy got into difficulty and went under for a period of 2-3 minutes. First to react to the pending tragedy was young Brian Smith 15 year old son of Tommy and Nan Drumalee noticing something amiss among the Butlersbridge contingent out and managed to get a hold of Browne who slipped from his grasp. Brian shouted for help and Michael Connolly well known Cavan Chemist threw off his shoes and in full clothes swam out to the stricken youth diving down to retrieved his body assisted by Brian Smith. Goldie Fleming and Nellie Harding the only other adults present then organized a human chain to bring the unconscious youth to shore. When they got him ashore the quick thinking Michael Connolly applied artificial resuscitation and after a period of two to three minutes Brown began to slowly breath again. As Goldie rushed into Butlersbridge to phone Dr Roy Hayes to quickly come on the scene, Eileen Maloney Assistant Area Director of Cavan Red Cross just happened to arrive at the shore side in Annagh and took over the full recovery process with text book efficiency with Jimmy Brown quickly on his feet and back to normal within minutes much to the relief of all his friends and fellow bathers at the lake. Sean and Mrs Brown who is a well known Cavan County Council worker and former Butlersbridge star footballer write into the Celt this week to thank all who took part in the rescue of their son Jimmy who thankfully is back out swimming this time in shallower water.
Ireland’s oldest man 105 year old bachelor Alexander McCaw from Croagh Island Ennskilen says that he still has a long way to go as his mother lived to be 120. Born on the 15th of August 1860 he always celebrates his birthday at a AOH demonstration of which he is a long time member. Alex rode a bicycle until he was 100.
Art’s Academy award for Myrtle Henderson for her outstanding conducting of Cavan ICA Choir and Cavan Presbyterian Choir in Cavan. The award was presented to Myrtle who is a member of the well known Black family at a function in the Lake Hotel Virginia by M O Callaghan MA Music and among those in attendance were Mrs J Faris President of Cavan ICA and Mrs English Secretary of the Federation.
Seamus McCormack Saint Mary’s Terrace driving a bus load of passengers to the Maple Ballroom Rockcorry is involved in yet another dramatic incident. As the newly opened fish and chip shop in Rockcorry goes up in flames with four young people seriously injured and ferried to Monaghan General Hospital for treatment for burns. Seamus a well known young member of Cavan Fire Brigade entered the burning inferno and organized the safe escape of the customers as well as assisting in bringing the injured out of the blaze. The blaze started in the newly opened Chip shop when a pan which was being heated by gas went on fire and one of the young assistants threw water on it only ton find that it exploded and caused devastating damage. A next door neighbour quickly brought the injured to hospital in his private car.
The last session of the 2nd Vatican Council begins on September 14th and the long running Council should be over by Christmas.
Butlersbridge are much too good for a lack lustre Belturbet in the Junior Championship 2nd round in Breffni Park. Parked in the Belturbet half for the first 30 minutes the Bridge led by 2-5 to Nil at the interval but they should have been much further ahead of a very poor Rory’s side. Belturbet emerged with all guns blazing in the second half but a lob to the square by the outstanding Con Smith was dispatched to the roof of the net by quicksilver Butlersbridge forward Tommy Smith for the decisive goal giving the Bridge a great win by 3-5 to 2-3. Butlersbridge Kevin Smith Brian Myles Terry Smyth John Sheanon Mickey Reilly T Reilly Sean Brogan H McCaffrey Ray Dunne Tom Sheridan Con Smith Eamonn Reilly Johnny Cusack K Cusack Ken Browne and Tommy Smyth. Referee Mick Higgins.
Death of Thomas J ‘Tom’ Lally 4 Saint Mary’s Terrace Cavan. He was a most popular man and outstanding footballer and hurler with Cavan Slashers. Tom came to Cavan many years ago and opened a hackney car business in the town. He was always so courteous polite decent and obliging and his word was a by word for integrity and loyalty. He later worked as a driver for Provider’s and was well known on his deliveries of heavy bags of coal and building materials. Magnificent physique he had the gentle nature to make him an outstanding gentleman and one of Cavan’s best loved characters. He was a well known figure on the Erne waterways fishing each Sunday. He is survived by his wife Sarah sons daughters brothers sisters relatives neighbours and many friends.
George McClarey just edges out Pat O Neiil on second nine to win the Guinness sponsored prize at County Cavan Golf Club with both players recording 35 points while Farham Street win the Street League in the ladies’ section.
Cardinal Richard Cushing of Boston joins with Cardinal William Conway in leading the clergy at the dedication of the magnificent £1 million Cathedral of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas in Galway. The President Eamonn De Velera and Taoiseach Sean Lemass were in attendance in the 3,000 packed to capacity congregation. Cardinal Cushing himself donated £61,000 in 1957 and lit the spark that saw each family in the Diocese of Galway contributing a half a crown per week to the fund kicked off 90 years ago by the Murray family who donated £500. The Cathedral designed in the shape of a cross is built in Galway stone and there are 50 stained glass windows within the magnificently finished Cathedral of which Galway people the world over are so proud of. At the conclusion of the ceremony Cardinal Cushing cut a wedding cake to celebrate the unique relationship forged with this Cathedral of Boston and Galway. The first child baptized was Richard William Holland fifth son of the Mayor of Galway Brendan Holland on Monday morning. Later Cardinal Cushing dedicated the John Kennedy Memorial Park to his dear friend the late President John J Kennedy on Eyre Square.
August 28th 1965 Gordon Cooper and Charles Conrad travel 6 million miles in six days journey in space creating a new record for the Americans as the race in space between Russia and America continues.
Joan O Hanlon wins the Jubilee Nurse’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. The Loreto Cup presented by Tom McCarren was won be Mrs PA Farrelly with Kathleen Sullivan the runner up and Margaret English again best gross.
Cavan Shamrocks continue their great start to the season beating Stackallen 3-2 in Stackallen after leading by 2-0 at the interval. Des Lambert the flying winger this time played in goals and got good cover from Micheal Smyth Gene Cullivan Dessie Maguire and John Burns. Michael Kavanagh George Pratt and Andy McGahon were the Shamrock’s goal scorers. Cavan Shamrock’s now play Drogheda Bohemians next Sunday.
Galway bet Down to qualify for the All Ireland Final on a score of 9 points to 7. This was a game Down should have won but their normally accurate forward line let them down. Down had total possession of the ball after the interval but shot an amazing 7 wides without registering a score. It was only in the final minutes when Down shot their bolt that Galway sealed a hard fought but hardly deserving win. Sean O Neill and Paddy Doherty usually so accurate and deadly for Down were completely off form. Down with ¾ of the play led a half time by solitary point 4-3. So frustrated were some of the Down supporters that one gent assaulted referee E Moyles from Wicklow at the final whistle. The troublemaker was quickly shepherded away by stewards and Garda and the referee who had an excellent game was escorted to the safety of the dressing room without any further unsporting incident. Scorers for Galway the reigning All Ireland champions Cyril Dunne 0-6 John Keenan 0-2 Sean Cleary 0-1 for Down Brian Johnston 0-2 Sean O Neill free George Glynn and Paddy Doherty 0-1 each. In a thrilling minor curtain raiser Derry just about deserved their narrow 4-8 to 4-5 victory over Roscommon in a thrilling encounter full of thrills and spills. Derry led at the interval 3-3 to 3-2 and will now face Kerry in the All Ireland final on the 26th September 1965.
On the 3rd of September the Cavan based Navak Showband (Cavan spelt back ways) will make their long awaited debut in the Ulster Arms Ballroom Cavan. The members of the band are Sean McCormack leader from Saint Mary’s Terrace Dag Carroll lead singer from College Street Bill McCusker Main Street Liam Cooke Main Street Gerry Graham Main Street Richard Graham Saint Phelim’s Place and Patsy Carroll Saint Phelim’s Place. The Manage is Joe McNamara fro College View and the band can be booked for dances carnivals etc at Cavan 207. Dancing at the big launch is 9-1 and admission is 6/-.
Raymond Carroll Oliver Kelly Jeremiah Twoomey Philip A Fitzsimmons Andrew C McEntee Fergus McCauley and Thomas O Reilly are some of the outstanding successes in the Leaving Certificate results at Saint Patrick’s College.
September 4th 1965 Virginia with 92 points is once again voted Ireland’s tidiest town. Mountnuggent was first in its category while Ballyjamesduff with 87 points was 3rd overall and was the winner of the Midland Regional Tourism award.
Doctor Patrick Power MB BCh is appointed Cavan MOH. Native of Galway Dr Power was Assistant MOH in Sligo. He is married with 4 children. He is son of the well known Professor M Power Professor of Mathematics UCG and a member of Senad Eireann. Dr Power has three sisters doctors and one of them is a dental surgeon.
George Millar BA Cavan succeeds Archdeacon Shire as Rector of Cavan Derryheen and Denn parishes. Rev Millar was ordained in 1946 and is a native of Kilkenny and served in Wexford Belfast and later Chaplin to the Mission of Seamen. He was appointed Rector in Billis in 1955. He has one daughter Helen and is married to Olive a native of Sligo.
The woman in form Mrs PA Farrelly ‘Dr Finegan’ wins the Captain’s Prize Connie McEntee’s at County Cavan Golf Club. Playing off a handicap of 30 and returning a 71 nett. Airmid O Hanlon was runner up also off 30 while Kathleen Sullivan won best gross with an outstanding 84. Mrs Don McMullin won the special prize.
Ballyconnell after failing to put the Cavan Gael’s away in the Senior Championship semi final at Breffni Park are caught on the post when full back Colm Smith joining the attack slotted home the equalizing point with time up. Tommy Monaghan led the revival with a great point followed by a Jim McDonnell free from a difficult far out angle. Cavan Gael’s led at the interval by 1-1 to 0-3. On the final whistle from outstanding referee Mick Higgins the two teams were on equal scores and must meet again for the right to face Bailieborough Shamrock’s in the Senior Championship Final.
Oliver Plunkett’s Cavan play Mullahoran in the Under 16 Final on Sunday. Both teams are fielding six county stars who starred in the recent Father Manning Cup.
“Bush TV now available at Smyth’s. See the latest models rent or buy. Smyth’s congratulate the Navak’s on their launch at gala dance in the Ulster Arms!”
Death of Albert ‘Bertie ‘ Morris 19 Coleman Road. Well known extremely popular he was a plumber in the long established family firm. He is survived by his wife Olive son Cyril family friends and neighbours with whom he was extremely popular for his numerous acts of kindness. Archdeacon Shire assisted by his successor Rev George Millar officiated at the funeral in Saint John’s Church of Ireland which was packed to capacity with all classes and creeds in attendance. Burial later took place in Kilmore cemetery.
Robert Mackeral sells his residence on Cathedral Road to Miss A Cusack Dublin for £4,275 . Murphy Quinn in association with Taylor Tweedy were the auctioneers while Allen and Halpin Solicitors had carriage.
Bishop Quinn will open the Apostolic Worker’s display in Saint Augustine’s Hall. Sets of vestments altar linen and sacred objects for the foreign missions will be on display.
Cavan Bridge Club will re open after the Summer recess in the Ulster Arms on September 7th while the AGM will take place in the Farnham Hotel on the 13th September 1965.
Death of James O Dowd Latnadrona Crosserlough at the age of 73. Member of one of Crosserlough’s oldest and most distinguished families he was extremely popular in the area where he carried on a progressive farming operation. He is survived by his wife 2 sons Philip O Dowd Latnadrona and Michael B Ag Sc Ballyconnell and three daughters Mrs Harvey Athlone Mrs Halton Ballinagh and Rosaleen O Dowd Latnadrona Crosserlough. He was brother of Monsignor Patrick O Dowd Mass USA Rev T Canon O Dowd Swanlinbar Philip O Dowd The Manse Derrylurgan Ballyjamesduff Peter O Dowd Postmaster Ross county Meath and Sister Agnes O Dowd USA. Rev T McCauley assisted by Rev Canon Patrick Gaffney PP officiated at the large and representative funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Crosserlough to the adjoining cemetery.
September 11th 1965 Very Rev Patrick Smith PP Jordanhill Glasgow builds and opens the first Catholic Church in the area since the reformation. In attendance at the dedication was his brother Father Kevin Thomas Smith San Antonio Texas his mother Annie Smith Lisduff Maghera and his sister Mrs Nellie Gargan ‘Ritz Bar’ Cavan.
Drumalee beat Stradone 0-14 to 2-7 to win their section of the Junior Championship thus qualifying for the semi final when they will play Killinkere. Tough struggle Drumalee fell into arrears in the second half but their forward line in man of the match Donie Fay was the star put them on the road to glory. Between himself and Paddy Lyons they contributed 9 points to the Drumalee total. The two teams were level at half time. Tony Coyle was the essence of soundness in the Drumalee goal and could not be faulted for letting in either of the Stradone goals. Tommy Molloy Joe Brown Tom Flynn Michael Smith were outstanding in defence. Frankie Walsh and Joey O Keefe were always struggling at centre field. Paddy Lyons on the 40 Donie Fay at full forward with good assistance from Andy McConnell Micheal Greenan and Fergus McCauley. Scorers for Drumalee Donie Fay 0-6 Paddy Lyons 0-3 Andy McConnell Micheal Greenan and Fergus McCauley 0-1 each.
Cavan Gaels virtue of their well merited over Ballyconnell will play Bailieboro Shamrocks in next Sunday’s County Final with Mick Higgins referee. Cavan town’s Slasher’s last won the title for the town in 1941 and only Cavan Gaels in 1958 have ever reached a senior final representing the town. The game will be preceded by Drumavaddy V Crosserlough Junior Division final. Bailieborough Shamrocks beat Cross 2-9 to 2-6 in last Friday night’s semi final where Eamonn Curley was man of the match and a goal four minutes from the end was decisive in giving the champions another championship final berth. On Sunday Cavan Gaels were in sparkling form to beat Ballyconnell 3-8 to 1-8 in the senior semi final replay at Breffni Park. The Gaels were inspired by the sparkling display and leadership of captain Jim McDonnell. Larry Ready and Danny Thomas were the principal scorers but Tommy Monaghan and Terry Smith showed flashes of genius when the chips were down. PJ Carroll and Jack McEntee held sway all through at centre field and gave their forwards a winning platform. John O Rourke was almost redundant in the goals but every time he was called for he came off his line to clear while a feature of his game was his lengthy kick outs. The full back line of Brian Tighe Donal Crowe and veteran Colm Smith closed down all avenues to goal and scores for Ballyconnell were hard to come by. Jim McDonnell at centre half gave a display akin to that which he gave on the national stage in the All Ireland semi final of 1955 and which was voted as ‘the greatest individual display ever given at headquarters by John D Hickey Gaelic Editor of the Irish Independent. Pat Gaffney at wing half is having his best season to date and everything he did was class.
Death of Elizabeth J Reilly Coolboyogue who was extremely popular in the area and known for her kind acts of charity to those less well off in the community. She was widow of Jonathan Smith. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan to New cemetery. Venerable Archdeacon Shire assisted by Rev George Millar officiated.
Rev Sean Finlay along with his brother Jimmy now Brother Simon fly out from Shannon to the USA where they spent four days together in New York visiting relatives before going their separate ways Father Sean to Sacramento California and Brother Simon of the Franciscan’s to Los Angeles to study at the Loyola University.
Death of Joseph PO Cahill?? Hibernian Bank Mohill and a native of Dublin. Served in Cavan from 1943-1955. Survived by his wife 2 daughters and one brother.
Joe G O Reilly’s three act comedy play ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ is very well received when broadcast from Radio Eireann on Sunday night. Joe from Drumcrave and an employee of Cavan County Council is a regular contributor to the Anglo Celt’s Christmas number.
Numbers at Cavan Technical School soar as 196 new pupils enroll for the coming academic year. Two rooms rented from the Protestant Hall to accommodate the overflow as calls continue for the provision of a new Vocational school in Cavan. There were 104 girls and 92 boys among the new students. The number of girls is exactly the same as last year but the number of boys is up from 87-92 an increase of 17 overall.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Burke and H Caffrey E/W Mr and Mrs G Bradley.
With the £4,250 received from the sale of his house in Cathedral Road recently Robert Mackeral buys the magnificent ‘Ardvarna’ Farnham Road former residence of the late Frank Tweedy for £6,000. The Auctioneers were Taylor and Tweedy while Allen and Halpin had carriage of sale.
September 18th 1965 Jim McDonnell is pictured receiving the battered Oliver Plunkett Cup from Chairman of the County Board TP O Reilly following Cavan Gael’s surprising one point victory over Bailieboro Shamrock’s in a thrilling final at Breffni Park on Sunday. Pat Clarke the Bailieboro skipper ruefully looks on at the sea of congratulations as the Gael’s bridge a 24 year gap by bringing the senior championship to the county town for the first time since the Slasher’s win against Cornafean in 1941. Cavan Gaels were founded in 1957 and this is their first senior championship title achieved in the of adversary as they had to field without established stars such as Mick Ryan Hugo Cafferty Tommy Monaghan and Phil ‘Lightening’ Murray. On the day the Gaels got all the little breaks that always add up to success with Jim McDonnell who captained and coached the team inspirational in his determination and drive for his first ever senior success in the twilight of his career. The Gaels started at a furious pace and seemed to knock the champions out of their stride on a bright sunny day on a sticky surface.
Cavan Gaels upset the odds by beating hot favourites Bailieboro Shamrocks to win their 1st County Senior Championship since their foundation in 1957.The Gaels seemed to thrive on setbacks when their star forward Phil Lightning Murray was ruled out because of injury as was solid defenders Mick Ryan and Hugo Cafferty they brought in a couple of inexperienced young players who all rose to the challenge admirably. Jim McDonnell gave the greatest display ever seen in a County Final akin to his much heralded 1955 display against Kerry in the All Ireland Semi Final which John D Hickey of the Irish Independent named as the best display ever given by any player during his career covering the games at Headquarters. The teams were paraded before the start by the Breffni Boys Band who also played the National Anthem many of the large attendance basking in the perfect conditions joined in singing Amhrain Na Fíann. Referee Mick Higgins sent the teams away after Hughie Smith Courthouse tossed the coin between captains Pat Clarke and Jim McDonnell .Jim McDonnell from a free out at midfield opened the scoring with a point for the Gaels. Paddy Maguire from a pass by Jim McDonnell scored a beautiful point in the 7th minute. Terry Smith went high to field a cross by Jim McDonnell and with his trusted left foot sent over for a great Gaels’ point in the11th minute. Then came the score of the game from a long clearance by Brian Tighe who was magnificent at full back the ball transferred to Jim McDonnell who soloed at speed into the heart of the Bailieboro defence to send a rocket to the net from 30 yards on 21 minutes. The Gaels were well on top at this stage and in the 25th minute Jim McDonnell sent in a beautiful pass to Larry Ready and the Connolly Street man pivoted and sent a pile driver to the back of the Shamrock’s net to leave the Gaels winning by double scores at the interval 2-4 to 0-5.It was all Bailieboro Shamrocks in the second half and they gradually closed the gap with a goal from Pat Clarke and a point from sub Tom O Reilly. The Gaels’ full back line of Donal Crowe Brian Tighe and veteran Colm Smith repulsed attack after attack from a rampant Bailieboro and from a clearance by Brian Tighe Jim McDonnell gained possession and sent in a speculative lob to the square which went all the way to the net for the Gaels’ third goal of the afternoon. The game was still there for the Shamrocks to win but they shot 5 consecutive wides before Eamonn Curley from an exquisite pass from the brilliant Pat Clarke tied the game with 5 minutes to go. The response from the Gaels was as spectacular as it was unexpected Jack McEntee who along with Jim McDonnell dominated midfield for the Gaels caught the kick out and soloed through only to be inches wide. From the resultant kick out a resurgent Jim McDonnell gained possession sent in a high lob which was fielded brilliantly by Paddy Maguire who side stepped the onrushing Felim Kelly to score the winning point. Mick Higgins blew the full time whistle at the kick out and the Gaels were Champions for the first time. Tough hard sporting game with fouling to a minimum and referee Higgins kept the play flowing from end to end. Great credit due to Gaels’ selectors and mentors who in the face of insurmountable odds never panicked. Bailieboro Shamrocks were over confident and didn’t get into their stride until the second half when they realised that their title was under threat. They then proceeded to kick wide after wide before the Gaels came with their late flourish to deservedly win the contest. The Gaels won the game by their strength and skill down the middle Brian Tighe had his greatest ever game for the Gaels at full back Pat Gaffney was magnificent at centre half back. Jack McEntee and Jim McDonnell dominated midfield for most of the game while Danny Thomas on the 40 was the playmaker in chief and in the second half doubled up as third midfielder. Paddy Maguire at full forward scored the first and the winning point for Cavan Gaels and his physical presence troubled the Shamrock’s defence all through. In goals John Foley O Rourke celebrating his 40th Birthday got very little opportunity to show his range of skills such was he cover afforded by the full back line and Gerry Carroll and Eamonn McGovern at half back who attacked at every opportunity. Veteran Cathal Young showed some great touches and steadied the ship in the storm in the second half. The youngsters P J Carroll Larry Ready and Terry Smith all contributed handsomely to an historic victory. Team John Foley O Rourke Donal Crowe Brian Tighe Colm Smith Jerry Carroll Pat Gaffney Eamonn McGovern Jim McDonnell Captain Jack McEntee Cathal Young Danny Thomas PJ Carroll Larry Ready Paddy Maguire and Terry Smith. Adverse comments after the game about the state of the Oliver Plunkett Cup which Bailieboro brought to the ground expecting to take home again should have been shined up and cleaned. The trophy was presented to Cavan Gaels captain Jim McDonnell by T P O Reilly Chairman Cavan County Board who himself played a prominent role in the Slashers last win in the competition in 1941.
Same Week Tommy Kelly Post Office pens the ballad (Air Slievenamon)
Here’s a tribute to the Cavan Gaels who won the County Cup
. They showed the doubters, diehards that they too had the stuff
. When they met and beat the ‘Shamrocks’ a great team of renown
And brought the Plunkett trophy back again to Cavan Town
In goal was ageless ‘Foley’ Rourke who is with them now so long
But he still can stop the bullets or oblige you with a song
The full back line is Colm Smith, Brian Tighe and Donal Crowe
They showed us from the very start that they did fear no foe
At Centre half Pat Gaffney, sure he played a leading part.
And his solos up the middle gave his team new heart
He got great support from ‘Scobie’ Carroll a wing back who can fly
And McGovern on the other side can take balls from the sky
At centre field Jack McEntee and peerless Jim McDonnell
Made one wonder if in fact we were watching Mick O Connell
They fielded high ,they fielded safe, they were a joy to behold
For years to come of Jack and Jim, great stories will be told
Danny Thomas on the ‘40’his praises will be sung
with P J Carroll on the wing and the veteran who is ‘Young’
All played their parts and did their best, they are tough alert and speedy
And they gave great service to their ‘fulls’Terry Smityh,Maguire and Ready
But in our joy, let’s not forget the men of ‘41
Tom Meehan, Coyle and Conaty great sportsmen everyone.
It matters not how long the wait or how long you may have taken.
You won the Cup in ’63 and young blood you will awaken.
Cavan Gaels County Champions 1965
Front Row (L to R): Colm Smith,Cathal Young, Terry Smith, Jim McDonnell (capt.), Jack McEntee,Larry Reidy,Gerard Carroll, Brendan Keaney and Donal Crowe. Back Row (L to R): Paddy Maguire, Danny Thomas, John O Rourke,Brian Tighe,Oliver Cassidy J Carroll, Pat Gaffney,Eamonn McGovern, Oliver Crowe, Michael Walshe and Jim Mooney.
Cavan Gaels lined out without three of their star players Philip (lightning) Murray, Hugo Cafferty Tommy Monaghan and Mick Ryan all of whom were injured.
September 25th 1965:Cavan Gaels 3-05 Bailieboro Shamrocks (Champions 1964) 1-10..
Courtesy of Father Dan Gallogly 'Cavan Football Story'
Michael ‘Hauley’ Reilly son of Michael and the late Maire Elizabeth Reilly Ashe Street Cavan wins a University scholarship on the results of his Leaving Certificate. Michael previously won a secondary school scholarship from the De La Salle School to Saint Patrick’s College.
Cavan Bridge Club 1965 President Surgeon Bertie T Cullen Captain Tommy McCormick Secretary Gwen Arnold Treasurer H Carthy Munster and Leinster Bank. Committee Jim Rafter Maureen McDonald Kathleen Sullivan Dermot Morgan and Cyril Arnold.
Cavan Fair Yearlings £35-40 suck calves £16-28. Farm Horses £50-60 knackers £55-65 ponies £35-45 donkies £5-12. Bonhams £10-14 per pair.
September 25th 1965 The legendary Mrs May Ward of Coras Point displays one of her hand woven pictures from her extensive wool collection to members of the visiting party from the ‘Countrywomen of the World’ who are holding their 11th Congress in Ireland. The delegates pictured in national dress stopped off in Ballinagh on their way to visiting Killeshandra Co Op and McCormack’s Products in Killeshandra.
Drumalee’s great run in the Junior Championship comes to an abrupt end with Killinkere stopping the Cavan side in the semi final by 2-5 to Drumalee’s 0-9 at Breffni Park. Drumalee led at half time after dominating the first half by 0-6 to 0-2. The Drumalee defence creaked for two goals at the crucial time and Killinkere ran out winners of a thrilling contest. Donie Fay who once again had a brilliant game put Drumalee further ahead in the first few minutes of the second half then Gerry Smith struck for the first of Killinkere’s goals but that man again Donie Fay struck twice with points to put Drumalee ahead again on 17 minutes of the second half. Sean Smith struck for Killinkere with the decisive goal of the game putting them ahead again and when Matty Lynch added another point Drumalee’s ‘goose was cooked’. PJ Masterson was an excellent referee of a fine sporting game that entertained the large partisan crowd. Both teams launched all out attacks but try as they would no further scores were recorded in the last seven minutes and Killinkere marched into the final where they will play Castlerahan who outclassed Butlersbridge in the other semi final 0-8 to Butlersbridge’s 1-3. The Bridge led by 1-3 to 0-2 at half time but failed to add to their score in the second half. Drumalee Tony Coyle Tommy Molloy Raymond Carroll Joey Brown Oliver O Reilly Tom Flynn Michael Smith Frank Walsh Joey O Keeffe Sean Woods Fergus McCauley Tommy Smith Donie Fay and Andy McConnell. Sub Paddy Lyons for S O Reilly. Butlersbridge team Philip Dunne Kevin Smith Terry Smith John Sheanon Mickey Reilly T Reilly Sean Brogan Brian Myles Ray Dunne Tom Sheridan Con Smith Tommy Smith John Cusack Ken Browne and Eamonn O Reilly Sub J O Rourke. Referee Phil Brady Castleblayney.
Kerry are bidding for their 21st senior football title when they play the champions Galway bidding for their sixth crown at Croke Park in the All Ireland football final which will be televised to Britain courtesy of BBC for the first time. It is expected that an audience of 9 million will watch the game.
Ina Hickey wins Annie McEneaney’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club.
Roma Creamer Catherine Cullivan Gabriel Dunne Thomas Pearse Gilroy Paul Smith Michael McGinnity Laurence L Nee Niall O Brien and Peter McPartlin are among the big successes at the Intermediate exams in Loreto and Saint Patrick’s College published in the Anglo Celt in alphabetical order for the first time.
Death of Patrick Donohoe Lake View. A very popular highly respected resident. Survived by his wife and family. The funeral from the Cathedral was large and representative with burial later in Cullies cemetery .
Tommy ‘Toggy’ Connolly one of the De La Salle’s first pupils in Cavan calls a meeting for the school with a view to forming a past pupil’s union.
Sympathy is extended to Dr Anna J McGauran Church Street on the death of her brother Professor Joseph Reilly Bishop’s Town Avenue Cork at home.. Former head of the Chemistry Department at UCC. He was one of Ireland’s most distinguished industrial chemists.
Cavan Bridge N/S Cyril Arnold and Rev Sean O Reilly E/W Maureen McDonald and Kathleen Sullivan.
Cavan Motor Club will stage their biggest rally to date next week for the Jackson Cup around the local roads. The extensive prizes in 3 classes will be presented at their gala dinner dance in the Ulster Arms on Thursday September 30th 1965.
Cavan Gaels led by their captain Jim McDonnell arrive at the De La Salle School with the coveted Oliver Plunnkett Cup won in their senior county championship final victory recently. Each class was treated to lemonade from the cup and after the festivities the Principal Brother Ultan gave the pupils the rest of the day off. Rev Brother Cyril is trainer and coach of the team with captain Jim McDonnell.
October 2nd 1965 Michael O Neill General Manager of Killeshandra Co Op is elected to Board Bainne on the Producer’s panel.
Herbert Wellwood a native of Cavan and son of the legendary Bertie Wellwood former Cavan County Engineer ‘Spring Villa ‘Cootehill Road is appointed Judge Advocate General by the President Eamonn De Velera. He served in the local defence forces during the emergency and had an extensive legal practice in Cork before taking silk moving to Dublin. He is a gifted pianist and concert orchestra member. He replaces Anthony J Hederman SC who has retired after 5 years service.
Death of Eugene ‘Hughie’ Lee Wolfe Tone Street and Corlurgan at the age of 64. One of Cavan’s great characters Hughie operated a well known restaurant at the butt of the Acre (Paddy Power’s) and did a huge business particularly on Fair days. He was one of the first people to drive a car in Cavan town and opened a hackney service at his well appointed premises. On bad roads no journey was too short and none too long for the unflappable Hughie. He brought a full load of supporters to Tralee for the famous 1925 All Ireland Semi Final when Kerry just pipped the emerging Ulster standard bearers Cavan by a point. Hughie was a man of gentle and kind disposition with a great love for children and he brought the neighbours all over the country in his car as treats and at no cost. He was extremely well known and very popular over a wide area. Apart from the All Ireland Final of 1947 Hughie had a full load of supporters at all of Cavan’s All Ireland wins of 1933 1935 1948 1952 and made sure that a bonfire blazed on the Diamond outside his door to welcome the victorious teams home. He was one of the first to have his car bonded and journeyed all the way to Belfast to convey Cavan supporters to Ulster Championship clashes. He is survived by his wife one brother relatives and many friends and neighbours. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal to the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father PJ McManus CC officiated.
Two in a row for Galway as they win their sixth All Ireland crown 12 points to 9 at the expense of a rugged Kerry team seeking their 21st crown. Tough hard game with far too much close marking and many frees. There were 21 points in all scored and 14 came from frees. Eight to Kerry who only scored once from play and 6 to Galway who always looked as if they would just have enough to weather the Kerry storm. Dr Mick Loftus was very lenient in the first half allowing rough play to develop without punishment but in the second half he sent off John Donnellan Galway and Derry O Shea Kerry for an incident between the pair early in the second half. Nearing the end he appeared to overstep the mark by sending John Thomas O Shea Kerry off for only helping an opponent to his feet . Galway led by 7 points to 4 at the interval. A crowd of 77,735 got very little value for money from this contest and the reaction of the millions watching on RTE and BBC I must have been negative. Scorers for Galway Cyril Dunne 0-6 Pat Donnellan 0-3 Seamus Leydon 0-2 and Christy Tyrell 0-1. Scorers for Kerry Bernie O Callaghan 0-6 Mick O Connell 0-2 and Mick O Dwyer 0-1.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Ann McEneaney and Mrs Maureen Hunt E/W Kathy Griffin and Mrs Burke. Howell Cup competition Muriel Doherty and Peggy Willock.
The annual general meeting of the British Legion will take place in the clubrooms Farnham Street on Monday next at 9 pm.
October 9th 1965 Cavan is voted top coarse angling centre for the second successive year. Carrick on Shannon in county Leitrim was second and Bailieboro one the category of populations of 150-400. Cavan also won the title as the most improved centre over the 12 months with Fermoy in Cork the runner up. Thirty two centres competed. Cavan was praise for the improved signage for anglers visiting the town the free maps and advice given to the anglers by Hugh Gough who is spearheading the drive for Cavan to be recognized as one of the leading coarse angling centres in the world.
Pope Paul VI is the first Pope to set foot in America. Arrives to a hero’s welcome at Kennedy Airport with millions lining the streets on his way to address the United Nations where he declares “No more war war never again”! Later he celebrated Mass in Yankee Stadium where 90,000 specially chosen guests from all over the USA were in attendance at an emotional charged Mass. He met President Johnston for talks before leaving America for Rome. Among those present at his historic address to the United Nations was Taoiseach Sean Lemass Minister for Foreign Affairs Frank Aiken Leader of the Opposition Liam Cosgrove and Mr Brendan Corish leader of the Irish Labour Party.
Rainfall in September 1965 was 2.66 on 17 rainy days while in September 1964 it was 2.60 on 17 rainy days.
Eoghan Rua from Cavan win the 1964 Junior Hurling Championship beating a more fancied Stradone 2-8 to 1-2 at sparsely attended Breffni Park on Sunday. Stradone led by 1-2 to 1-1 at the interval but ran out of steam in the second half failing to score any more. E McDonnell at full back was outstanding as was Michael Geraghty at centre half back. Raymond Carroll Seamus Bennett and Sean Hannon were also sound in defence. V Vaughan was to the fore all through the hour at midfield. Up front in attack Frankie Walsh Sean Murphy Michael Clancy and A Woodcock were always prominent and managed to get the scores particularly in the second period. Tommy Duke Mick McCarthy Michael Galligan and Packy McGovern were always trying hard for Stradone. J Egan from Cootehill was a very competent referee of a contest that never became over robust or rough.
Death of Andrew Smith Annaglough . Well known highly popular farmer who was always on hand t help a neighbour and cared passionately about the poor and vulnerable in the local community. There was a capacity attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
Sunday afternoon the women’s mission closes in the Cathedral while the men’s mission opens at 7 pm on the same evening.
Cavan High Court sits for only 5 minutes with Justice B Walsh presiding. Five appeals were listed three were struck off one withdrawn and the last one adjourned to a future sitting of the Court.
Death of Mrs E Carroll widow of the late Ted Carroll Veterinary Surgeon Church Street at the residence of her daughter in Liverpool. She was a native of Cork and during her time in Cavan she was closely identified with the social and sporting life of the town being a member of Cavan Golf Club and the Pavilion Lawn Tennis Club. She was also closely identified with raising funds for the erection of the new Cathedral and was a member of the many organizations in the Old and New Cathedrals. She is survived by her two sons and two daughters. Funeral in Glasnevin cemetery Dublin.
Large meeting in the Town Hall decide to try to rescue the post of District Nurse which is funded from voluntary subscriptions and is a huge boost to women of child bearing age in the community or people who are recovering from illness or disability. In order to keep the service going £200 is urgently needed and a committee was former to carry out a door to door collection to raise funding.
Saint Louis Convent Monaghan Pas Pupil’s Union 1965 President Miss P Watters Vice President Ethna Maguire Secretary Miss V Herron Treasurer Kathleen McKenna Main Street. Committee Mrs Gary Fortune Miss M O Reilly Mrs Martin Miss E McKiernan N McGovern Mrs Vincent O Connor Kay Henry Maggie Hickey Mollie Finnegan and Brigid Keelan NT.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mr Mansfield and Tommy McCormack E/W Father Sean O’Reilly and Jim Rafter.
AGM of Cavan Dart’s Association in S McCormack’s Commercial Bar Bridge Street Chairman T Donohoe Vice Chair Tommy Murray Secretary Christy Kavanagh Treasurer S McCormack. Committee Sean Smith Ken Simpson R Murphy John O Neill and Cyril Duffy.
October 16th 1965 Pictured are the winners of Cavan Motor Club’s recent rally for the Jackson Cup held on the roads adjacent to Cavan town on Monday last. The presentation took place at the 1st annual gala dinner in the Ulster Arms where a capacity attendance were present. Pictured George V Maloney Junior winning driver John Cosgrove winning navigator in Class 1 Maurice Jackson Jackson’s Garage who sponsored the prizes T Fox winner of Class 2 Peter McGinnity winning navigator Class 2 W Scanlon and Joe McNamara winner of Class 3.
Death of Joseph ‘Joe’ O Reilly former charge hand in John Connolly and Company Ballinagh. He was extremely popular efficient and highly reliable and courteous. He served his time to the hardware business in Cavan town. Joe was a prominent member of the Defence Forces during the Emergency and was one of Cavan’s best supporters never missing a game of any importance in Breffni Park while he was very involved with the local club. He is survived by his wife brothers and sisters. Funeral from Saint Felim’s Church Ballinagh to the adjoining cemetery.
Castlerahan beat Killinkere 2-10 to 0-8 to easily win the Cavan Junior Championship in a poor one sided game in Breffni Park. Killinkere thus suffered their third successive defeat at this stage of the competition. John Nallen former Meath Galway and May star now domiciled in Ballyjamesduff and was the star for Castlerahan at full forward. The teams were tied at 3 points each at the interval.
The legendary Tom Maguire from Ballyconnell captain of Cavan senior county team calls it a day at the age of 31 after serving the county with great distinction since 1953. He was a member of the losing Cavan All Ireland minor team of 1952. Never played a bad game for Cavan even in the face of insurmountable odds when players around him ‘threw in the towel’ Tom always played his heart out and was one of Cavan’s greatest players never to win an All Ireland senior medal. He follows now in the footsteps of Jim McDonnell who announced his retirement in May and was also a member of the beaten 1952 Cavan Minor team. Tom Maguire was the only Ulster footballer to date to win 5 Railway Cup medals 1956 1959 1963 1964 and 1965. He won 3 Ulster Championship medals 1954 1955 1962 and 1964 when despite a heavy defeat he emerged with distinction from the semi final hammering to Kerry. He also won 3 McKenna Cup medals and 3 Fitzsimons Cup medals with Cavan. He will continue to play with his club Ballyconnell.
Cavan Shamrocks will travel to Blacklion on Sunday next to play a White Father’s Student selection at the White Father’s grounds in Blacklion.
Salvador Murphy is appointed to the post of Assistant Court Clerk Cavan replacing Nicholas Power who has been promoted to Ballinasloe. Salvador was formerly a clerical officer with Mayo County Council in Castlebar.
Harvest Thanksgiving at Cavan Presbyterian Church will be conducted at 11 am on Sunday by Rev WJ Fletcher BA and at 7 pm by Rev TP Blackstock BA. On Monday evening the Service will be conducted by Rev Rupert Gibson BA with soloist Miss Archibald and Mr Hogan.
Cavan Badminton Club 1965 Chairman Noel Martin Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Leo McDonald. Committee Sheila Cosgrove Joe Connolly Miss M McEvoy and J McCormack.
Small supply improved prices on fair demand at Cavan Fair. Yearlings £35-40 2 year old £45-55 3 year old £65-75 springers £65-80. Working horses £40-50 ponies £25-35 colts and fillies £40-50 and donkies £5-12. Carrying sows £26-30 and bonhams £5-12 per pair.
In ‘Letters to The Editor’ well known Cavan journalist Anselem Lovett a naïve of Cathedral Road now resident in Fairtown where he is married with a wife Kathleen nee Linden and family deplores the throwing open of public roads to rally drivers. Total irresponsible behavior with cars travelling at break neck speed by his door. Anselm deplores the publicity afforded to these4 ladies and gentlemen who engage in this very dangerous practice that could lead to fatalities on our secondary roads. Anselem concludes by saying a child would be summonsed for playing ball on the street while these people career past at 70 MPH oblivious to the dangers they are posing and the inconvenience they are causing at all hours of the day and night.
October 23rd 1965 Donegal are declared winners of the Dr McKenna Cup following Cavan’s failure to fulfill the fixture in May when they appealed to the Ulster Council for a postponement on the grounds that their captain and centre half was engaged in the Cardinal Cushing Games in Boston. The Ulster Council threw the objection out and Cavan subsequently appealed to the Central Council but decided last week to withdraw the appeal and the game was awarded to Donegal.
Death of Jonathan Jackson son of Walter and Sarah Jackson ‘Pleasure House’ Killykeen and brother of Maurice Jackson’s Garage and Alan Jackson. Survived by his mother brothers nephews nieces and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining church yard.
Death of one of Cavan’s greatest ever characters Charles O Reilly Drumherrish Cullies Cavan on October 19th 1965 in Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan at the age of 74. He was member and Chairman of Cavan County Council for 31 years and incredibly he was returned with almost a double quotas at every election at the head of the poll since 1934.. Chairman of Cavan Agricultural Committee Monaghan Health Board Chairman of Lough Oughter River Erne Drainage Board Cavan Old Age Pension Committee and Cavan Rural District Council. He succeeded his father John O Reilly as a member of Cavan County Council and was a founder member of Clann Na Poblacht who for years held the balance of power in the inter party governments after the War. He was prominent in the War of Independence and was Captain of Cavan Old IRA. He was engaged in many major engagements with the Crown forces and was on the wanted list for many years before being captured on the day the British shot Kevin Barry. Charles was sentenced to 10 years and was interred in Belfast Portland and Dartmoor before being released on signature of the Treaty. Charles was then appointed an Official of the Sinn Fein Courts and later formed with his good friend John Tully TD and Sean McBride Clann Na Poblachta. On his first entry into elections he headed the poll succeeding his father as a member of Cavan County Council in 1934. He was an outstanding public representative working night and day to further the welfare of those poor and less well off in the community. At Council Meetings Charles was known for his great good humor never taking a cheap shot at a political opponent and was master of the wit and thrust of parliamentary debate. He was a man of few words but what he said always held sway and would be repeated in the pubs and shops in Cavan for many weeks and months later. He was a decent kind good hearted man in an age when Councilors received no salary and little or no expenses. He had no enemies even among those of completely different political opinion. He was known for his extreme generosity and kindness and spent all his money on ‘treating’ his constituents and friends. He never took advantage of his high rank or position and was a man of utmost decency and respect with a kind civil encouraging word for young and old in the community. The Celt in tribute says that 2Charles O Reilly was beyond reproach and the Council Chamber will never be the same again-he was a giant among equals” . In his youth Charles was an outstanding footballer with his club Drumbo and later took an active interest in the welfare of the local Drumalee Club. He was a great Gael and was present to welcome home Cavan on the five occasions they brought the Sam Maguire to the county. He is survived by his wife 1 daughter two brothers Matt and Eugene and two sisters Mrs P Duddy Dublin B King Stradone. The coffin was draped in the Tricolour as the remains were removed from Saint Phelim’s Hospital with colleagues from Cavan Old IRA under John Tully TD walking on both sides of the hearse. The funeral was the biggest ever seen in the Cathedral with an overflow attendance many of them in tears at the death of such a great dear dependable loyal friend and counselor without equal in the community. Father PJ McManus CC presided at the removal and funeral. Sean Sheridan former Fianna Fail TD from Crossdoney was in charge of the firing party who let off a volley of shots in salute and farewell while Teddy McCormack Cavan CBSI sounded the last post on the trumpet. Father PJ McManus CC recited a decade of the rosary in Irish in tribute to a great Cavan man.
Death of Doctor John B Lawless in London. He was an Assistant Chemist in Jerry Burke’s Chemists Cavan for many years where he was very helpful and efficient. Native of county Monaghan he later emigrated to London and was Secretary of the London Irish Club. He was extremely helpful to emigrants from Ireland with a ‘soft spot’ for those from counties Cavan and Monaghan. He is survived by his wife and family and was brother of Doctor Desmond Lawless in Dublin. Funeral to Mount Jerome cemetery Dublin. .
Death of Thomas E Brady 2 Saint Mary’s Terrace Cavan. Well known character in Cavan he was much beloved of all. Keen fisherman he was a weekly visitor to Killykeen and the Erne waterway and for many years had a boat anchored there. He was a former Pork Butcher in McCarren’s Bacon Curers Cavan. He is survived by his wife one son and two daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal to the Cathedral with his work colleagues in McCarren’s forming the Guard of Honour. Father PJ McManus CC officiated and burial later took place in Cullies .cemetery.
Three young Cavan girls in serious accident at Carnaross when the car they were travelling in was in collision with a lorry. Betty Simpson 15 Saint Patrick’s Terrace Alice Donohoe Bridge Street and Clare Kitson from Saint Mary’s Terrace were removed to Saint Mary’s Hospital Navan but were not detained overnight. It is reported that Betty Simpson is still having treatment for serious leg injuries.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Surgeon BT Cullen and Dr Martin E/W Father P J Gargan and Owen McGovern.
Father PV Mallon Saint Patrick’s College is reappointed President of the All Ireland College’s Football Council at their AGM in Dublin.
Cavan /.Monaghan School’s Festival 1966 Chairman Rev Brother Ultan Secretary M McCluskey Cootehill. Over 800 attended the 19645 Festival which was only founded in 1961. Next year for the first time the Festival will take place over two days in Castleblayney on the 2nd and 3rd of April 1966.
Tom Fitzpatrick TD announces that a textile factory for Cavan is now certain and is awaiting the go ahead from the Industrial Development Authority.
Death of Nita Smith Camhilla Stradone at Saint Vincent’s Hospital Dublin. She was wife of well known Cavan builder and industrialist JJ Smith. She was sister of Madge Gaffney Ardkeen Latt Cavan who only died in the last few months and was sister in law of Paddy Gaffney BE Town Engineer. Daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Smith Camhilla Stradone she was known for her charity generosity and concern for those less well off in the community. Father C Smith Superior General of the Kiltegan Missionary Society to Africa officiated at the funeral Mass in Saint Dympna’s Church Upper Lavey with Father A Gallogly reciting the prayers at the graveside. It was the biggest funeral ever seen in Upper Lavey with interment in Saint Dympna’s cemetery.
Cavan Shamrock’s continue their high scoring debut with a 6-4 win against Saint Patrick’s Dundalk in Ardee. Listless lifeless first half with both defenses on top and the score was 0-0 at the interval. Ten goal second half with the Shamrock’s scoring per man of the match Des Lambert 2 George Pratt John O Neill and Michael Kavanagh. Dickie Smith made the tie safe with a last minute penalty which he converted to make the final score 6-4 to an impressive Shamrock’s . Saint Patrick’s replied per Flanagan Sheehan Rourke and McCann.
October 30th 1965 Cavan Gael’s receive plaudits from Sport’s Editor PJ O Neiil for holding a ceilidhe rather than a dance in the Town Hall to celebrate their recent County senior championship success. The Gael’s were rewarded when a great night was had by all of the capacity 600 revelers with the hall bedecked in the blue and white of the new champions. During the evening the Club made a presentation to veteran defender Colm Smith who is leaving Cavan for Sligo on promotion in his job as sales representative for Irish Ale Breweries.
The Black Aces Showband from Kilkenny will provide the music at the upcoming Anglo Celt Staff Dance in the Town Hall.
Farewell social and presentation to Brendan Leddy who is a barman in the Farnham Hotel. The social will take place in the Ulster Arms admission 5/- music by Des Jenkins and his Orchestra under the auspices of the recently formed Barman’s Association.
Death of Mairin Ben Ui Chadain Dartry Dublin . She was eldest daughter of Philip Ruddy ex NT Bridge Street. She was a founding member and teacher in Scoil Lorcan. She was wife of the famous Irish author and lecturer Mhairtin who is a professor in Trinity College Dublin.. She was a noted gaelic scholar. Educated at the Poor Clare Covent Cavan Coolboyogue where her father was Principal Loreto College Navan University College Galway and Carysfort Training College Blackrock Dublin. She subsequently taught in Connemara and Dublin schools before founding Lorcan College. There was a capacity attendance at the removal and funeral in the Church of the Three Patrons Rathgar with burial later in Mount Jerome cemetery. Mairin is survived by her husband Mhairtin parents Phil and Kathleen Ruddy brothers Rev Philip Ruddy Florida PT Tommy Ruddy MPSI Cavan sisters Bernadette Daly NT Inchicore Sheila McMorrow NT Drumshanbo county Leitrim Kathleen Ruddy Teacher Sheffield England and Frances Ruddy Bridge Street Cavan cousin Patrick Ruddy Poles Cavan Margaret Smith Bridge Street cousin Dermot Kathleen and Eileen Morgan cousins. The President Mr De Velera a personal friend was represented by his Aide De Comp Cmdt B O hUllichain.
Cavan CYMS 1965-1966 Chairman Jimmy McCormack Vice Chairman Tommy McKiernan Secretary Paddy McCormack Assistant Secretary Mickey Breslin Treasurer Paddy O Reilly . Committee Michael Murray Martin Kitson Benny Cafferty and Michael Breslin Senior .
Cavan Boy Scout’s 1965 -1966 Chairman Michael Smith Saint Felim’s Place Vice Chairman Frank O Keeffe Secretary Dessie Maguire Treasurer Brendan Dunne. Committee Brother Cyril Eamonn Cooke Tony Doyle P Smith Tommy McKiernan and D Bradfield.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Peggy Willock E/W Maura Maloney and Mrs Burke.
First ever Art Class in the Technical School when 12 students enroll with Mrs Fletcher the Manse the teacher of sketching drawing with oils and pen on canvas.
November 6th 1965 Cavan Secondary Teacher’s Union Chairman Jim McDonnell Secretary J Burns Saint Patrick’s College Treasurer Miss M Feen Saint Clare’s College Cavan Organizer J McGoldrick Saint Michael’s College Cootehill Central Executive Rep Cait Uasal Ni Allmhurain Loreto College Cavan.
Vera Brady celebrates 15 years in business in al her shops nationwide. She has just bought in a large quantity of Elette Winter Coats at 25% discount as the supplier is going out of business and she is passing on all of the saving to her customers during the Sale,
New 6.75% National Loan to raise £25 million is expected to be oversubscribed at this generous rate of interest.
Death of Bernard ‘Barney’ Finlay a member of a well known building family from Coolbawn Corlesmore. He spent many years in America before returning to Ireland buying the famous ‘Dew Drop Inn’ from Vincent Cullen. He later bought further property in Connolly Street. He was a former outstanding footballer and Gael with Lacken and never missed a big game in the Park. He was brother of Jimmy Finlay well known contractor and member of Cavan Fire Brigade. He was uncle of Father Sean Finlay Sacramento California and Brother Simon Finlay Los Angeles. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father PJ Gargan presiding..
Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons will play at Mike Reilly’s ‘Fairtown Motors’ 1st annual dance in the Town Hall. Larry will be singing his new hit ‘There’s that smile again’ dancing is 5-12 and admission is 7/6 with all proceeds going to charity.
Father John Maguire Diocesan Examiner is the celebrant of the Solemn High Mass in the Cathedral on the feast of Christ the King with Father Felim McGovern deacon and sub deacon Father PJ McManus. Father Donal Hannon CC Denn was master of ceremonies. Father Felim McGovern celebrated the 8 am Mass 10 am Father PJ Gargan. Father ABC McGrath was on the organ at the Solemn High Mass with music supplied by the Cathedral Choir. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 7 pm when Father ABC McGrath celebrated devotions with a very large crowd present.
N/S Mr and Mrs Cyril Arnold E/W Jim Burke and Peggy Willock at Cavan Bridge Club in the Farnham Hotel.
The visitation of graves in Killygarry next Sunday with Father Joe Dolan reciting the prayers and officiating at the Devotions in Saint Brigid’s Church.
Edward O Gorman Auctioneer withdraws Colm Smith’s house on Farnham Road after the bidding reached £3,150 the property was sold later by Eddie for £3,300.
Francis McDermott bartender and assistant Auctioneer to Eddie Gorman in his capacity as Chairman of the Barman’s Association makes the presentation to Brendan Leddy a barman in the Farnham Hotel where the music was supplied by Des Jenkins in a well attended social in the Ulster Arms’ ballroom. Francis announced that an important meeting of the Association was fixed for Sharkey’s ‘The Blue Moon’ Bridge Street for 11 pm next Monday night.
Halloween bitterly cold wet weather keeps the numbers of children and Mummers to a minimum. The numbers were small and the take in almost all cases was negligible considering many of the callers were playing elaborate musical instruments.
.November 13th 1965 Myles Smith Kevitt Castle Crossdoney in serious single car crash at Lavey. Returning from a meeting of protesting farmers in Drogheda. He is the current President of the National Farmer’s Association. The steering went in his car at Lavey. Later transferred by helicopter to Saint Michael’s Hospital Dun Laoghaire with serious spinal and other injuries. He was airlifted by Aer Corps helicopter from Breffni Park with Dr Wilmot and a nurse from Dun Laoire on board The helicopter was piloted by Lt C O Connor with Cpl C O Brien navigator. Myles’ condition is later reported as comfortable.
Billy O Neill on behalf of the Ballyconnell First Ulster’s team makes a presentation to Mr and Mrs Tom Maguire to mark Tom’s retirement from the inter county team. He was presented with a silver inscribed tray and a suite of Waterford crystal by the club at their annual dinner in the Lawn Hotel Belturbet while TP O Reilly presented Tom with a wallet of notes on behalf of Cavan County Board of the GAA.
Death of Mary Benedictine Sharkey nee Donoghue Farnham Road at Saint Phelim’s Hospital after a long illness borne with her customary fortitude and patience. Native of Maghera she was a Clerical Officer in Cavan County Council before marrying the well known popular John Sharkey of Cavan’s Anglo Celt. She was a deeply religious woman and a member of the Legion of Mary for many years. She is survived by her husband John and one son Sean sisters ?? brothers Father JP O Donoghue Arkansas USA Tom O Donoghue and Patrick O Donoghue Stradone relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at her funeral Mass in the Cathedral celebrated by Father PJ Gargan with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Death on Sunday morning of the famous Thomas ‘Tight’ Smith at his residence 8 Tullac Mongan at the age of 60. He was an outstanding footballer with Cavan Slashers winning three senior championship medals and later assisted Crubany. He was a most industrious man and worked as a Pork Butcher in McCarren’s factory for over 30 years. Cavan Gaels and old Harps team marched on both sides of the hearse as they escorted the remains to the Cathedral. Father PJ McManus CC was the celebrant and officiated at the graveside.
Ken Sutton Editor of the ‘Angling Times’ presents their trophy to Hugh Gough. Their readers have voted Cavan as top Coarse Angling Centre for the 2nd consecutive year.
Ray McIntyre a native of Bailieboro is the new Manage of Smith’s Garage Cavan replacing the very popular Eamonn McCabe now country sales manager for all branches outside of Dublin, Eamonn formerly Manager in Castleblayney and Ballina is very well known and highly popular in the trade while Ray McIntyre joined the Company in 1955 and served in Cavan Loughrea. Brian Bonner is appointed Retail Administration of the group while Kevin Fitzpatrick joins the new Retail Board of the company and still continues in the role of Manger of the thriving Ballina branch. Smith’s of Cavan are holding their annual dance in the Sport’s Centre next Tuesday with their star spot of £10 being raffled off at 11 to encourage early comers. Dancing is 8-12 and admission is 7/6.
Dessie Maguire Secretary of the organizing committee of the Anglo Celt Staff Dance is pictured presenting their star spot a holiday for two in Butlin’s to Miss Mary McDermott Lake View House Ballinlough county Roscommon. Over 900 danced the night away at a memorable function with music by the newly formed Navak’s from Cavan town. Pictured is Sean McCormack Chairman and leader of the Navak’s Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll lead singer Teddy McCormack Eileen Gilroy Dessie Maguire Secretary Gretta Boylan Gerry McCourt Leo Ronan and Eamonn McGovern Treasurer.
Mass for deceased bishops and priests of the Diocese of Kilmore is celebrated in the Cathedral by Father Joe Dolan Adm assisted by Fathers Johnny Cusack Bunnoe deacon and Thomas Woods Castletara sub deacon. Sacred music was by the Cathedral Choir with Father ABC McGrath on the organ.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College and Mr Carthy Munster and Leinster Bank E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
Very successful collection for the retention of District Nurse Services in Cavan’s door to door collection. Myrtle Henderson Kathleen Maguire Church Street or Mrs Hannigan Ashe street will gladly receive further donations from those that they missed on their comprehensive canvass and collection.
Cavan Fair reasonable demand and good supply at fair prices. Yearlings £36-42 2 year olds £55-65 3 year olds £75-85 milch cows £45-55 springers £65-75 mincers £30-40. Working horses £55-65 colts and fillies £45-50 knackers £50-70 donkeys £8-12. Casseogs £30-33 bonhams £11-14 per pair.
November 22nd 1965 President De Velera is re nominated by his Party Fianna Fail for re election to the Presidency for another seven years.
Winter storm hits Cavan and Monaghan with many services cut off and cattle electrocuted by falling ESB cables particularly in the Monaghan area.
Mr and Mrs Cumiskey Glencurran Carrickaboy are pictured on the front page celebrating with their family the Golden Jubilee of their marriage in Crover House Hotel. They were married on the 15th of November 1915 in the Old Cathedral Cavan with Father John O Reilly Adm officiating. A presentation was made to them at the celebrations by Father Michael Gilbride Ballinagh on behalf of the Cumiskey family neighbours and friends. They have four sons and four daughters and 29 grandchildren. An interesting fact is that all four girls were born on the 16th April and there is two years separating each of them.
Martin Gaffney Head of Administration at Tractamotors leaves Dublin for a fact finding mission to West Germany sponsored by Farmhand Limited agent for Krone spreaders in Ireland. He will visit the headquarters of Krone world leaders in the construction of agricultural machinery in Saltzbergen as well as visiting Cologne Oldenburg and new Krone factory in Werlite.
Brian Tighe following his outstanding display for Cavan Gael’s in the county senior football final will play for Cavan next Sunday for the first time when the opposition is provided by Leitrim in the National football league.
Cavan Shamrock’s draw with the students of the White Father’s Blacklion in a challenge at the college. Blacklion dominated the early exchanges and an inexperienced Cavan team fielding juniors Joe Greene Frank Lyons Michael Kavanagh and John O Neill fell behind as Blacklion dominated exchanges and led at the interval 1-0 thanks to a beautifully struck goal by John Mills after twenty minutes. Shamrock’s went on the attack in the second half with great play from Sean McSherry Andy McGahon and John O Neill ended when McSherry using his height weight and ball skill scored for the Shamrock’s with only 10 minutes left. For Blacklion the stars in defence were Joe Callaghan Tom Kieran and in attack John Mills and Gordon Wright while Shamrock’s best were Frank Lyons Paudge Woods and Dessie Maguire in defence Sean McSherry Andy McGahon and John O Neill in attack. Cavan Shamrock’s Joe Greene Frank Lyons Paudge Woods Sean McSherry Dessie Maguire John Byrne John O Neill Michael Kavanagh George Pratt Des Lambert and Andy McGahon.
Cavan Golf Club present the 1965 American Master’s in colour at the Clubhouse on Thursday 25th November at 8:30 pm.
Death of WT Cosgrove suddenly in Dublin on Tuesday at the age of 65 at home at Beech Park Templeogue. He had served Mass in his local church Saint Paul’s Mount Argus on Monday morning. . He was an early member of the Provisional IRA and took a prominent part in Easter Rising of 1916 in which his half brother was shot and killed. He was later captured and sentenced to death later his sentence was reduced to life imprisonment and he was released in the General Amnesty of 1917. Elected to Dail Eireann in April 1919. He was Minister for Local Government while on the run until 1921. He supported Collins and Arthur Griffith in the bitter debate over the signing of the Treaty that later escalated to Civil War. He was elected Chairman of the Provisional Government in 1922 and for ten years he was President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State until ousted by Fianna Fail in 1932. His son Liam is leader of Fine Gael and he is survived by another son Michael. He was accorded a State Funeral with Requiem Mass in the Church of the Annunciation Rathfarnham with burial later in Golden Bridge cemetery Inchicore Dublin.
Death of Margaret Galligan Merchant Bridge Street. Extremely well known and very charitable lady she was widow of the late PN Galligan former Chairman of Cavan UDC. She was a native of Laois and prominently associated with many of the leading organizations and sodalities in the Cathedral being a very active member of Saint Vincent De Paul and the Legion of Mary. She was a founding member of Cavan Golf Club. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Fred Sherriff Swellan buys the ‘Royal Hairdressing Salon’ beside the Farnham Hotel from Tom McConville for £2,000. The auctioneers were Murphy/Quinn and the solicitor having carriage was John V Kelly Church Street Cavan.
Garda Peter Maguire Swellan is promoted to the position of Sergeant and is transferred from Granard to Dowra. The new sergeant is son of the late John Maguire also a Garda and he has a brother John a Garda in the Dublin Metropolitan area.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Surgeon Bertie Cullen and Dr Martin E/W Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
November 29th 1965 Gladys Waller from Stonewall in Bailieboro county Cavan is 3rd in the Miss World Contest beamed all over the world on Friday last. 48 countries took part and Gladys the reigning Miss Ireland was 3rd to the winner Miss United Kingdom. She is a full time model and is attached to ‘Continental Mannequins’ in Dublin. She is the 21 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Waller Tunnyduff Bailieboro. She was educated at Derrydamph NS and Norwell College Dublin. She is dedicated to working with mentally handicapped children and her hobbies are horses and horse riding which she first started on her father’s farm in Tunnyduff. She worked as a model in London before returning to Dublin. Glady’s has 3 sisters Lily and Olive who are twins working as Horticulturists in Surrey England Doreen in Dublin and brother Sydney who helps his father on the family farm. She was a guest on the ‘Late Late Show’ at the weekend and on Sunday was interviewed on Radio Eireann. Gladys will now concentrate on the Miss Universe contest in Miami USA and Miss Europe which will take place in Lebanon this year.
John Leo Keogan Manager of the Hibernian Bank and a native of Navan is the recipient of a presentation in the Farnham Hotel. He and his family were 21 years in Cavan where they were deservedly popular with all classes and creeds. Mr Keogan was an outstanding member of the Saint Vincent De Paul and was known for his outstanding decency and generosity to those less well off in the community. The Farnham Hotel was packed to capacity as JL Carron Accountant Hibernian Bank made the presentation on behalf of all his colleagues and staff in Cavan branch. Mr Keogan will relocate with his wife and family to Dublin.
Brendan Young celebrates one year in the Men’s Outfitting and Drapery in 73 Main Street Cavan. Former star footballer with Drumalee GFC Brendan has achieved incredible success since he first opened twelve months ago. Brendan is highly trained in all aspects of the trade having served his apprenticeship in Donegal.
Cavan NACA hold their first meeting at Saint Patrick’s College when hosting the Cavan Under 14 16 and Novice boy’s championships. Among those listed to attend are TP O Callaghan Ulster Senior Champ Matt Rudden NACA two mile record holder and Francis McDermott also from Laragh who is a member of the Irish international senior team. The event will be sponsored by Tractamotors. Teams from Saint Pat’s Cootehill Laragh and Bailieboro will take part.
Tom Flynn Cathedral Road son of Nance and the late Tom Flynn a former proprietor of the Ritz Bar and building contractor is the recipient of a presentation from his team mates and colleagues in Drumalee GFC on the occasion of his departure for Canada. At a well attended social in the ‘Rival’s Inn’ Paul Caffrey Chairman Drumalee GFC presented Tom with a wallet of notes. Tom is the star centre half forward of the present Junior League Champions 1965 and played for Cavan at minor junior and under 21 level. Pictured are Pat Sharkey Secretary Drumalee GFC Mickey Walsh Tom Flynn Paul Caffrey Chairman Brendan Young and Matt Lynch.
Death of the very popular and deeply religious Kate Donohoe Pullamore. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas some years ago. She is survived by her daughter brothers relatives neighbours and friends. There was a large and representative attendance from all over at her funeral in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Maud Rebecca Mary Gilliland Coratubber Ricehill Cavan. She is survived by her brothers sisters relatives neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral service in Kilmore Cathedral with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Rhodesia on the brink of War as the leader of the White minority Ian Smith issues the long expected Unilateral Declaration of Independence of Rhodesia from Britain.
Death of Patrick Ruddy Lismullig Poles Cavan at the age of 71. He was a very well known cattle dealer in the area and was known all over the adjoining counties. Member of one of Cavan’s foremost families he was a cousin of PT Ruddy Cavan and was a prominent footballer with Tullyco GFC and later Cavan Slashers. He was for many years a member of the senior county team and won Ulster championship medals with Cavna He is survived by his wife sons daughter neighbours friends and relatives. There was a very large capacity crowd at the funeral in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Circuit Court adjourned as Judge PN Ryan fails to make Cavan because of flooding on the main Cavan Navan Dublin Road caused by the recent storm and incessant rain.
Cavan Gramophone Society recital in the Ulster Arms will be given by Kathleen Brady Town Hall Street.
N/S Ann McEneaney and Miss Kelly E/W Kathy Griffin and Gwyen Arnold win their section of the Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club.
Cavan Gael’s Bingo Town Hall on Monday £50 Dominic Boylan £10 Terry Brady Betty Breslin Hughie Maguire. £5 Mr Hannigan G Clyne £7 John Reilly and Marie Lynch. £120 snowball on 47 calls not won.
December 4th 1965 Presentation to Garda Bill Bergin on the occasion of his retirement after 42 years service of which 36 years were in Cavan town. Bill from Abbey Street is universally popular in Cavan where he served as chief clerk in the Superintendent’s office. Superintendent Frank McCague presented him with a gold wristlet watch on behalf of his colleagues in the station at a very well supported social in Crover House Hotel.
Death of the very popular Patrick Lawlor 12 Saint Brigid’s Terrace Cavan on November 28th 1965. He was an outstanding member of Cavan Slashers and Cavan Harps winning many medals with both teams. Later he played soccer with distinction for the old Cavan United Club Survived by his wife and family. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with members of Cavan Gael’s escorting the cortege at the removal and funeral to Cullies cemetery .
Death of John Reilly farmer Derrycramph at the Surgical Hospital. He is survived by his brother and sister relatives neighbours and many friends. Funeral took place from the Cathedral of Saint’s Patrick and Felim to Kilmore Old cemetery.
Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College strides effortlessly through the snow in his bare feet to easily win the inaugural Under 14 Cavan NACA title at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. Saint Pat’s filled the first two places 1st Frank Brady 2nd P Mohan Saint Pat’s 3rd JH Sheridan Bailieboro. Team 1st Saint Pat’s 2nd Cootehill and 3rd Saint Pat’s B. The De La Salle team of Peter McMahon Patrick McNamara Pat Quinn and Sean McKiernan in their first outing were unplaced in an event that took place in arctic conditions over a very hilly course. Under 16 1st Joe Fulton Saint Pat’s 2nd Tommy McCauley and 3rd Michael McGinnity. Teams 1st Saint Pat’s 2nd Cootehill and 3rd Cornafean. Cavan Novice’s Championship Cornafean packed well and filled the first three places with 1st Sean Maguire 2nd Gerry O Brien and 3rd M O Brien. Sean Maguire just edged out his team mate Gerry O Brien in a titanic struggle with the lead changing hands several times. In the end Sean Maguire just edged out his team mate by inches in a race in which most of the competitors elected to run in their bare feet. Teams 1st Cornafean 2nd Cootehill and 3rd Laragh.
Sudden death of Cyril R Anderson at the early age of 39 on Tuesday shocks the community to the core. He was teaching at his post as Head Professor and Administrator in the Royal School on Monday but took ill on Tuesday and later unexpectedly died at Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn. He was an outstanding local personality and was educated at Cavan Number 1 School Royal School and Trinity College Dublin before returning to the Royal School where his father the Rev John Anderson is Headmaster. He was second eldest son of Rev John and Martha Anderson The Royal School and was born in Cavan just after his father was appointed Headmaster in 1924. Small in stature he had the courage and spirit of a lion and was noted for his excellence in all spheres of activity. Outstanding rugby player he played with Cavan for over 12 years and continued on the Committee of the Club up until his death all matches in the last 15 years were played in the Royal School grounds in Kilnavara. He was Secretary of Cavan Lawn Tennis Club in Farnham Street and was responsible for the organization and execution of the famous open week played in August each year attracting players from all over the United Kingdom and Ireland. Member of County Cavan Golf Club he was founder member of the recently inaugurated Cavan Motor Club and was a leading competitor in rallies all over the north and midlands. Outstanding teacher his short life was devoted to the development of facilities at the Royal School where he was an outstanding teacher and Administrator. He was a concert pianist of international standard and won the Senior Feis Cups in both Belfast and Dublin. He made several notable broadcasts accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra and The Radio Eireann Symphony Orchestra. Cyril reached such a peak of perfection that he rejected several offers to join the Orchestra as lead pianist. Indeed his proficiency as a musician led to his early retirement from the rugby field when Insurance companies refused to insure his hands against injury if he continued playing contact sports. He was an outstanding Cavan man and with Hugh Gough and John McGinnity led the campaign to put Cavan on the map as a tourist destination and was largely instrumental in ensuring that Cavan won the premier award for fishing two years in succession as a very industrious member of the Cavan District Tourist Association. The Anglo Celt describes Cyril Anderson as ‘a citizen of real quality’. He leaves a wife Betty father the Rev John stepmother and four brothers Douglas Clive Henry and Bill. Cavan Parish Church was filled to capacity for the funeral while hundreds paid their last respects to the family in the Royal School, Right Rev EFB Moore Bishop of Kilmore Elphin and Ardagh was the chief celebrant of the Service with burial taking place later in Drumcree Parish Church Portadown in the Anderson family plot.
Sean Kelly Solicitor sells his bungalow at Oldtown to Sean McTiernan for £2,600. The Auctioneers were Brian Murphy of Murphy’/Quinn with John V Kelly Solicitors having carriage of sale.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Father PJ Gargan and Owen McGovern.
Cavan Boy Scout’s Dramatic Society will present the ‘The Ragged Troubadours in the Town Hal in the second week of January 2013.
December 11th 1965 Death of Very Rev Thomas Ryan 1st Abbott of Kilnacrott in Storrington Priory England. He was born in Corpus Christi Parish in Manchester in 1882 and received the White Habit in 1900. After a brilliant career as a student of Theology and Philosophy he was ordained on March 10th 1906. In 1924 he was appointed the first Abbott of Holy Trinity Abbey Kilnacrott named after Holy Trinity Island on Lough Erne where the Norbertine’s had a settlement before the Reformation. He celebrated the first Mass in Kilnacrott on June 1st 1924 served by present Abbott and local boy Felim Colwell. The Priory was blessed and dedicated on the feast of the Most Holy Trinity later in June 1924 by Bishop Patrick Finegan Bishop of Kilmore. During his 15 year reign in Kilnacrott led by Father Thomas Ryan the Priory was noted for the deep piety of its members and charity to the oppressed and poor. Lord Abbott Felim Colwell represented the Priory and people of Kilnacrott at the funeral which took place in Manchester.
“Have a Philip’s Christmas at Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan. For good value and quality choose a Philip’s gift Phone 88”.
First ever mission to Zambia undertaken by the Holy Rosary Sisters as Sister Pacelli Doctor O Keeffe a native of Cork and Sister Loretta Therese Neville from Clare set sail from Liverpool. They have been invited by Most Rev Dr Corby SJ Bishop of Monze Zambia to take charge of the newly constructed Monze Hospital and will work there in association and in partnership with the Jesuits.
Cavan Shamrock’s Youth team will take on Dundalk FC Youths in the 2nd round of the FAI Youth Cup at Tierquin on Sunday. The winners will play Dundalk Rangers or Boyne Rovers in the 3rd round. Cavan Under 19 panel to play Dundalk is Joseph Greene Frank Lyons Richard Graham Gerry Egan John Burns Damien Johnston Gerry McCullough Tom Greene Dickie Smith John O Neill Michael Kavanagh PJ Maguire Eamonn Murray Johnny Lynch and Noel Smith. “Many of the team are star members of the De La Salle school teams and have won medals at every grade. They are now largely lost to the GAA because of the short sighted policy of the County Board to keep the gates of Breffni Park firmly closed against them. It used to be a hive of activity with youngsters practicing every evening but the gates are locked and the youngsters cannot practice their skills as the County Board pursue their agenda of allowing the Park to be used as a the local dump”
Hugh Barney O Donoghue Cavan and Ulster footballer from Virginia receives his Licentiate to practice as a Chemist from the Royal College of Pharmacy in Dublin.
Pictured is Seamus McCormack in play against Patsy McConnell whom he beat in the 1st round of the CYMS snooker competition in the Hut Farnham Street. PJ Maguire beat Tommy McKiernan Jim Fay beat Gerry Egan Jean McCusker beat Brian Finlay Seamus McCormack beat Patsy McConnell and Sean McManus beat Eamonn Higgins.
On the proposition of the Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick TD seconded by Joe McGovern Cavan UDC unanimously passed a vote of sympathy to Liam TD and Michael Cosgrove on the death of their father WT Cosgrove former leader of the executive council of the Irish Free State 1922-1932. Tom Fitzpatrick TD stated “as long as judges uphold the Constitution in the Four Courts as long as soldiers guard the Curragh as long as the Garda Siochana uphold law and order in the country they will all stand as a living testament to WT Cosgrove”. Joe McGovern in seconding the motion said that WT Cosgrove “The nation owes him a great debt of gratitude”
30th Anniversary of the establishment of WE Berney Television sales and rentals Cootehill Drogheda and now Cavan town where the Manager is Sean Galligan since 1962. They now have a most up to date premises in Bridge Street having first moved into Eugene Cullivan’s when established in 1962. They say that at the moment 90% of Irish people rent their television sets. WE Berney set up business in Cootehill in 1935 a branch that is now managed by Walter Stein. In recent years Robert Berney his son has moved into the business with a view to establishing WE Berney nationwide.
John Kellegher a native of Longford who joined the Smith Motor Group in 1961 is appointed Sales Manager in Cavan branch where he is extremely well known and very popular.
Death of Andrew Gaffney at the age of 72 at his residence Kilnavara Cavan. He was a native of Drumcrow Corlesmore but moved into Cavan some years ago. Well known angler he was a founding member of Cavan Angling Club and was a frequent winner of the Mayfly and Jeff White trophies. Well known ballad singer his party piece was ‘The Irish Rover’ which he sung at all functions and socials when called on. He is survived by his brother and sister. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Michael’s Potahee to the adjoining cemetery.
Brian Finlay son of Jimmy and Rose Finlay Farnham Street will join lead singer of the Mighty Avons Larry Cunningham on the RTE Christmas Pantomime on Christmas evening.
Sympathy is extended to Garda Sergeant Peter Coogan on the death of his brother Richard Coogan in the County Hospital Kilkenny after a very short illness. He was brother of Father Patrick Coogan Kilmacow Lodge county Kilkenny.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Mrs Don McMullin and Carmel McDonald.
December 18th 1965 On Friday morning last Cavan town witnessed one of the biggest fires since the nearby Convent fire of 1943 when George Fegan’s and Company was totally gutted by fire which spread from the front part of the building to the yard in a matter of minutes where the gas cylinders coal and other materials quickly caught fire. Large stock of Christmas stock burnt in the fire which was first noticed by two youths William Foster and two of the thirty strong employees and alerted Mr Robert Mackeral co owner with Mr John P Kennedy who quickly acted to evacuate the premises carrying as much stock to safety before the premises was engulfed in flames which could be seen from miles around the town. Cavan Fire Brigade were quickly on the scene under Chief Fire Officer Stan McCarthy who alerted the brigades from Cootehill Belturbet Ballyjamesduff Virginia Monaghan and Killeshandra who were quickly on the scene. At one stage it was feared that the flames would engulf the entire block and spread as far as Black’s Printers but members of the Brigade succeeded in cutting Fegan’s off and proceeded to deal with the flames which shot up to 50 feet in the air and were fuelled by exploding canisters of gas in the stores in the back filled to capacity for the Christmas trade. Eventually soon after 2 pm the fire was brought under control. At meetings of Cavan Urban Council and Cavan County Council votes of sympathy were passed to the directors of Fegan’s Limited and congratulations were showered on the Fire service under Stan McCarthy BE Chief Fire Officer whose control and expertise prevented what could have been a nightmare for all of the town. The County Manager Dermot McCarthy was congratulated for his foresight in diverting funds towards the fire fighting service over many years as John P McKiernan Cavan County Council Chairman said that he was outstanding in foreseeing these events and having a well equipped service to deal with these disasters as well as choosing and attracting fire officers of the caliber of Stan McCarthy. Against all the odds Fegan’s were back in business on the following Wednesday with their windows and shop gaily lit up for Christmas following trogan clean up work by their hard working management and staff.
Huge crowd at Tierquin witness an outstanding display by Cavan Shamrock’s Under 19 as they go down 2-4 to a superbly fit Dundalk FC. Shamrock’s cheered on by the capacity attendance tore into their illustrious rivals and after ten minutes Gerry McCullough dribbled past three defenders with clever body swerve to place the marauding John O Neill who cheekily lifted the ball over the advancing Dundalk goalkeeper with a superb lob to put the Shamrock’s a goal up. The Shamrock’s were completely on top and should have added to their total but half time came and they were still ahead by 1-0. With superb ball control and superior fitness the Dundalk men took control after half time and it was no surprise when after 6 minutes Gerry Rogers equalized. Then came a glut of goals for the lily whites with John Connolly Gerry Rogers again and Kevin Carroll put Dundalk 4-1 ahead by the 75th minute. Amazingly the Shamrock’s roared back and to the delight of the large vociferous crowd bustling centre forward Tom Greene gave them a glimmer of hope when he took a knock down from Dickie Smith to shoot high into the back of the Dundalk net on 84 minutes. Despite relentless pressure the Shamrock’s failed to capitalize on some excellent chances and Dundalk qualified for the 2nd round of the FAI Youth’s Cup after a titanic struggle. Joseph Greene apart from his blunder when assuming the ball was going wide for the first goal had a magnificent game for the Shamrock’s with Frank Lyons and Richard Graham showing their class at full back. John Burns was steady as a rock at centre half while Gerry Egan and Damien Johnston were always in the action as wing halves. John O Neill and Dickie Smith were always constructive and dangerous inside forwards Des Lambert with his fine physique and blonde hair was a constant source of trouble to the Dundalk defence while Gerry McCullough gave a great display of skill and trickery at outside left creating many chances. Tom Greene at centre forward was always in the thick of things and his towering build and great strength threatened danger to the Dundalk goal every time the ball came into his path. Dundalk had players of real class in Moore in goal Watters O Hagan and Smith in defence. Rogers scored two class goals and got great support from Carroll and Connolly. Cavan Shamrock’s Under 19 Joe Greene Frank Lyons Richard Graham Gerry Egan John Burns Damien Johnston Des Lambert Dickie Smith Tom Greene John O Neill and Gerry McCullough.
Death of Mary Brady at the age of 74.Former Chairman of Cavan UDC for 19 years. She was Chairman of Cavan Sinn Féin, VEC and Easter Week Commemoration Committee. She was a distinguished Law clerk in LCP Smiths for a period of 59 years. She is survived by her brothers sisters nephews nieces relatives and many friends Father P J Gargan Adm. officiated at her Funeral from the Cathedral to Urney where John Joe McGirl gave the oration.
Sudden death of Mary Ann Walsh 20 Wolfe Tone Street at her residence. She was a member of the famous Fitzpatrick family of the Mill Rock, her brother Jimmy was Water Works Manager of the town for many years. Survived by her husband and son Séan the well known long distance swimmer and daughter in law Mae. Funeral to Cullies.
Death of Sarah Jackson late of ‘The Pleasure House Killykeen’ at the age of 87.She was widow of Walter Jackson. Mother of Maurice and Stanley. She is remembered for her gracious manner as a hostess to hundreds of families from the town who flocked to the ‘Pleasure House’ for her delicious Sunday teas. Her third son John died 6 weeks ago. Rev. Dean Turkington officiated at her funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Annie O Gorman Behey at her residence. She was wife of Bernard O Gorman. She was mother of the late Father Andrew J O Gorman Los Angeles. She is survived by her husband son Anthony and one daughter Mrs J Duignan Mullingar. There was a capacity crowd present in the Cathedral for her Requiem Mass with burial later in Cullies cemetery . Father PJ McManus CC officiated.
Death of Elizabeth Meehan 26 Wolfe Tone Street. She is survived by her sons daughters brothers sister grandchildren and friends and neighbours. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies.
Death of Mary Lavelle Drumelis and later of Killynebber where their land was part of the 1st County Cavan Golf Club. She is the last of an old distinguished Cavan family .Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to New cemetery.
De La Salle Past Pupils Union 1965-1966 President Toggy Connolly, Vice President Teddy McCormack, Secretary Father Ray Brady, Treasurer Timmy Murphy. Committee Sean Galligan, Pat Sharkey, Phil Murray, Mel Doherty, ,Leo Ronan and Michael Connolly.
December 25th 1965 Bank of Ireland and the National Commercial Bank of Scotland combine to buy the Irish National Bank for a knock down price of £16,950,000. Dr DSA Carroll General Manager of the Bank Of Ireland announces the deal saying that negotiations took some years to complete and the combined asset value of the companies involved exceeds £¼ Billion.
Guinness heir Garech Browne launches his Claddagh records in Britain with the best selling Irish LP ‘Leo Rowsome King of the Pipers’ the first to be launched. He has just launched an LP of Patrick Kavanagh the well known poet and author who hales from Mucker Inniskeen county Monaghan where he was born 60 years ago. Kavanagh tells stories relates incidents from his life and philosophy on the record which is sure to sell well in both England and Ireland where Kavanagh has built up a reputation for genius. Garech has attended every Fleadh Cheoil since the start and in the last five years has taken recordings of the main events at Fleadh Cheoil Na hEireann. He is a person friend of Cavan doctor and Fleadh Vice President Brian Galligan Farnham Street.
Moonlight Players Castletara entertain the patients in Saint Phelim’s Hospital to their award winning 3 act comedy written by Joe Reilly Drumcrave on Monday night last.
Bridge Club N/S Joan O Hanlon and Maureen Hunt E/W Jim Burke and Peggy Willock. The Christmas Turkey competition was won by N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Anna McEneaney. The special prize was won by Owen McGovern.
Small supply good demand and excellent prices at Cavan December Fai. Yearlings £35-40 2 year olds £52-58 3 years £61-75 milch cows £45-50 springers £60-70 mincers £35-45. Working horses £45-55 colts and fillies £40-50 knackers £45-55 donkeys £8-12. Carrying sows £25-30 casseogs £23-27-10-0 and bonhams £8-12 per pair.
Good turkey hens fetch 3/6 per lb at Cavan Turkey Fair while cocks were fetching 2/5 to 2/6 on poor demand.
Death of Maureen McCarren at her residence Palmerstown Road Rathmines Dublin. She was wife of the well known highly popular Andrew McCarren Saint Anne’s Farnham Road Cavan. She was daughter of the late TJ Halford Strokestown county Roscommon. She was niece of Rev P Sharkey PP Roscommon and cousin of Rev T Sharkey CC Roscommon. She is survived by her husband Andrew daughters Mrs Desmond Buggy Claire Jacinta Andrea and one son David. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Church of the Holy Name Beechmount Avenue with burial later in Cullies cemetery Cavan.
Pictured is Colm Smith who has been appointed Group Sales Rep for Guinness Group Sales North West where he will be based in Sligo town. Colm is a native of Aughnacliffe county Longford and was educated at the local Aughnacliffe National School and Saint Mel’s College where he was a brilliant academic and sports man winning Hogan and Leinster College’s medals in 1948 when he also won a College’s Interprovincial medal with Leinster. Outstanding senior footballer of fine strong physique Colm won a Railway Cup medal with Leinster in 1952. Coming to work in Cavan town Colm threw in his lot with Cavan and won an Ulster senior championship medal in 1955. He joined Cavan Gaels at its inception in 1957 and won 3 Cavan senior league medals and only this year capped a great career with a senior championship medal when the Gaels beat Bailieboro in the final. Colm was a leading member of the Cathedral Choir Cavan Musical Society and County Cavan Golf Club. Colm and his family are highly popular and will be greatly missed in Cavan where he made many friends.
Marona Foster Market Square has large selection of Cadbury Urney chocolates to suit all tastes and budgets. Large selection of Christmas Crackers along with annuals including the Dandy Beano Crystal School Friend and Roy Rogers. Religious and scenic Christmas cards and calendars. Cigarettes and cigars in Christmas presentation boxes of fifty and one hundred. Open till late each evening.
Cavan Gaels Bingo £51 Mrs Logue Mrs Simpson Mrs Healy £10 Miss P Soraghan Sinead Ni Giolla Mhicheal and Mrs Frank Lyons. £8 Sam Ross.£7 Mrs Barney Connolly Gerry Smith and Mrs Clare Gumley. £140 Snowball not won.
Rev PJ Corrigan CC Milltown is appointed Chairman of the newly formed County Cavan Drama League at a well attended meeting in the Ulster Arms Hotel Cavan. Vice Chairman Teddy McCabe Tierworker Secretary Kathleen Lyons Shantemon Treasurer Gerry McDonagh Kingscourt . Local members of the committee include Fathers A Gallogly Lavey Strand Johnny Cusack Bunnoe M/S Andy O Brien Crubany Joseph G Reilly Drumcrave and Phil Cullivan Cavan.
Hilarious Christmas mystery by Anglo Celt employee Jimmy McEntee ‘No Smoke Without Fire’!
Mary Glavey Chiropodist Main Street will be away from Cavan from December 24th -30th December 1965.
Cavan Nurse’s annual dinners dance in the Ulster Arms. Pictured are Miss A Quinn Dr PD Power County MOH Miss A Kelly Dr Roy Hayes Rose Meehan Bridge Street Dr PJ Watters Assistant County MOH Miss M Brady Dr Tony Farrelly County Physician Gerry Hunt Dental Surgeon Paddy D Maloney County Surgeon and Michael J Smith Secretary Cavan County Council.
After many years of striving and disappointment Ballyhaise win their first ever Cavan football trophy when they beat a strong Gown side 2-3 to 1-3 to win the 1963 Junior League title at Breffni Park. Ballyhaise Shamrock’s won the County senior hurling title aided by students in the Agricultural College in 1925-1926 and 1947-1948. Only for the outstanding display of man of the match Pat Hourican at centre half for Gowna Ballyhaise would have won by a lot more than one goal. Strong tough Gowna outfit with the heavy surface suiting their style led by 1-1 to 0-1 at half time. Up and coming never say die Steve Duggan got the all important score when he shot to the net with just ten minutes of play left after Ballyhaise had dominated the second half play. George Shiels hit back for Gowna but Ballyhaise inspired by Mike Steve and uncle Ted Duggan held out for an historic win. Team M Farrelly Martin O Neill Enda McGowan H Brown Eamonn McCormack M Smith V Vaughan Louis Lyons Hughie Newman Steve Duggan Mike Duggan Tom Plunkett M Kevlehan B Smith and Ted Duggan. Referee Fintan Tierney.
Cavan Shamrock’s beat Kells Celtic 3-0 at cold frosty and sparsely attended Tierquin Park. All the goals were scored in the first half with Padgin Woods striking after ten minutes for typical class goal after beating two defenders. Then the well built Sean McSherry brushed aside the challenge of the smaller Kells defenders to blast to the Kell’s net after 15 minutes. The final score came on 32 minutes when after clever inter play with Des Lambert and Dickie Smith George Pratt rounded the keeper for another great Shamrock’s goal. Stars for the Gael’s were Paddy Lyons who is quickly making a big name for himself in football circles and rumored to be in negotiations with Dundalk FC. Gene Cullivan and Frank Lyons were sound in defence while John Burns and Dessie Maguire were excellent half backs. The Cavan forwards toyed with Kells and should have made much more use of the possession they enjoyed but George Pratt Des Lambert Andy McGahon and Sean McSherry were wonderful footballers and gave a display of beautiful inter change play on a sticky surface. In the curtain raiser 7 a side minor game Cavan Shamrock’s beat Saint Felim’s 7-2. Shamrock’s are in action again over Christmas when they take on old rivals Darver Stars in Readypenny outside of Dundalk on Saint Stephen’s Day. After the game both teams will be guests of Dundalk FC at their league of Ireland match at Oriel Park.
Peter ‘Pete’ Smith who emigrated in 1928 is home for the first time to spend Christmas with the family Eileen Josie and Hughie in the Courthouse Cavan. His brother Barney will join the family soon after Christmas when he journeys up from Naas for the family reunion.
Death of Julia Reilly Drumcrave one of the beat known and highly popular ladies in the community. She was known for her deep piety and unstinting charity and dedication to the poor and the less well off in the area. She was wife of James Reilly Drumcrave and mother of Joe G Reilly the well known author and playwright and Father J T Reilly CC Kinlough and Patrick Drumcrave along with 3 daughters Maureen Eilish and Nora. Bishop Austin Quinn led more than 100 clergy in paying tribute to Mrs Reilly by their presence at the funeral and removal. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral where Father ABC McGrath officiated with burial later in Coronea cemetery.
January 1st 1966 Ronnie Griffith of the Mighty Avons in heroic attempt to rescue Patrick Reilly farmer aged 30 from Killinkere as his car plunged into the icy waters of Lough Ramor resulting in his death despite Ronnie’s heroic action. Mr O Reilly’s girl friend was taken from the car alive and survived the ordeal which happened close to the Farmer’s Ballroom Virginia where the Mighty Avons were engaged to play.
Cavan Vocational Education Committee are shocked to find out that their site for the new Vocational School at Cavan has been refused planning permission by Cavan County Council on the grounds that it was not connected to the mains water supply and no public sewerage scheme was available in the area. An appeal to the Minister of Local Government is planned.
Death of Bernard Smith Rock Cross suddenly on December 20th 1965. Native of Crosskeys he was a member of the well known Smith family and emigrated to America many years ago. Returned in recent years and married Patricia O Reilly Insurance Broker Bridge Street who was born in Ballina County Mayo and her father was Manager of the Gas Works in Abbey Street . She later as a young girl of 17 married Charlie Reilly Insurance Agent Bridge Street. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery. Bernard Smith is survived by his wife Patricia and young daughter Gráinne.
Death of Frank Keyes at Saint Felim’s Hospital on New Year’s Eve 1965. He was the famous Town Crier and Bill Poster with several sites convenient to the Town Hall and Market Square. He started off life as a Carter and later succeeded his late father as Town Crier. He resided with his brother Tommy in Breffni Terrace. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal of this great character in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery
Wren Boy’s and Mummer’s out on two days over the extended Christmas Holiday. Only a handful on each day with many people regretting the demise of this old custom with still others delighted to see the back of a terrible nuisance over the Christmas holiday.
Orphans in the Poor Clare Convent are singled out for special treatment this year with Santa making his way by Fire Brigade from the Town Hall to distribute presents to each child. While on Christmas Day the Children of Mary arrived with the real Santa to distribute more gifts. On Saint Stephen’s Day Santa from Dublin arrived to present each of the children with a beautiful Christmas gift with Matty Hand and Stan Mullery putting on a picture show of cartoon and Funnies in the Concert Hall. The De La Salle Flagelot Band arrived on Christmas eve and entertained the orphans and nuns who didn’t let any of the boys go without presenting them with a special gift each.
Bumper Christmas for the traders in the town with all shops reporting record turnover in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The mild calm weather was another factor which attracted the shoppers out. The bakeries in the town did particularly well making up for the lack of supply from the Dublin bakeries who are all on strike this Christmas.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the Midnight Mass in the Cathedral assisted by Father Paddy Mallon with Father Torlac O Reilly deacon Father Ray Brady sub deacon. The sacred music was rendered by the Cathedral Choir with Father ABC McGrath on the organ. The 8 am Mass was celebrated by Father Joe Dolan Adm and both the 10 and 11:30 celebrated by Father John Maguire. Special 9 o clock Mass celebrated by Father PJ McManus. Father PJ Gargan celebrated the 8 and 9 o clock Mass in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry. Father Aidan Foynes home on holiday from Florida said the 8 and 9 in Saint Aidan’s Butlersbridge while Father ABC McGrath celebrated the 10 Mass on Christmas morning. Father John Maguire celebrated the Midnight Mass and 9 am in the Saint Clare’s Covent where the Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated two private Masses on Christmas Day. The new choir of the Girl’s of Saint Clare’s sang the Christmas carols.
January 8th 1966 Mary Boylan daughter of Matthew and the late Mrs Boylan Derragarra Butlersbridge is conferred with her BA BCom and DPA degrees at a conferring ceremony in Trinity College Dublin.
Glady’s Waller Miss Ireland and third in the recent Miss World Pageant in London is toasted by the people neighbours and friends in Bailieborough. Buffett supper in Graham’s Hotel is followed by the presentation of an inscribed gold bracelet by the Reverend Mr Nelson and Father Micheal Kelly all agreeing that Glady’s put Bailieboro on the map and as she said herself she was always proud of her roots and mentioned Bailieboro every time she got a chance. Both Graham’s Hotel and the Protestant Parochial Hall were packed to capacity with friends family neighbours and local well wishers.
“Flat lets to rent in Cavan town at 43 Coleman Road with one bed £3 and two bed £5 per week with blankets bed linen and divan beds with interior spring mattresses. Each room has an electric socket and running water some even with hot water. Communal use of well appointed kitchen and bathroom with immersion heater.
Cavan Barmen’s Association 2nd annual dinners dance in the Ulster Arms fails to repeat the success of the initial venture with only less than half of the record 300 of last year in attendance in the Ulster Arms Ballroom. Pictured are Mrs Colm Smith Mrs J Philips Veronica Sharkey Secretary Blue Moon Cavan Francis McDermott Edward O Gorman’s Chairman Mrs Mick Burke Clone and Mrs Des Coulter Cavan Mineral Waters B Muldoon Leo Dowling Treasurer Mr J Philips Mick Burke Tommy Donohoe D O Brien Colm Smith Micheal Smyth and Des Coulter.
Death of one of Cavan’s best known and most loved characters Mrs Rose Ann Cullen late of the Town Hall at the residence of her daughter Mrs Terry Sheridan Moynehall Cavan. She was widow of the late Patrick Cullen Caretaker Cavan Town Hall and mother of the late Patrick ‘Packy’ Cullen who succeeded his father as Caretaker. Her daughter in law May Cullen is now Caretaker and lives over the Town Hall with her family 4 boys and 1 girl Marie. Rose Ann was extremely religious and very charitable and nobody ever called to her house was turned away empty handed. She passed on a great love of the Rosary to her family and recited the prayers every night along with the trimmings and prayers for neighbours relatives and friends. Predececeased by her husband Patrick and son Packy who died in 1961. She is survived by her daughter Brigid ( Mrs Terry Sheridan) Moynehall one son Bernard Saint Phelim’s Place. There was a vey large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Death of Alice Drumm 31 College Street at her residence. She is survived by her nephews nieces relatives and many friends. There was a very good attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
In his review of 1965 Pat O Neill pays tribute to the great work being done in the county town for the juveniles and minor footballers with Saint Oliver Plunkett’s winning the Under 16 and Cavan Minor titles. Jim McDonnell ironically in the very year that he retired is nominated as the Cavan footballer of the year with his display in the County senior championship for Cavan Gael’s the highlight of the year 2nd was Ray Carolan who just missed out on a Junior county medal with his native Cross 3rd Charlie Gallagher who is scoring at will for Cavan and tops once again the national scoring tables 4th John Nallen who made an enormous contribution to Castlerahan’s junior championship success and now has won medals in Mayo Galway Meath and Cavan as well as representing all of theses counties at senior level 5th is Philip Murray who missed out on his club’s senior championship success but continues to wreak havoc on defences at club and county level 6th is Paddy Cusack the emerging Crosserlough youngster who has starred for Saint Norbert’s Kilnacrott and Cavan minors as well as Crosserlough this season.
Cavan Shamrock’s draw with Clones 4-4 in a thrilling challenge game at Tierquin. Des Lambert was man of the match and turned on the magic to shoot a brilliant solo goal for Shamrock’s after only six minutes. Clones who were much more experienced and cautious in their early approach work hit back and Bobby Sheerin the well known Clones wizard hit back on twenty minutes with a class goal giving Paddy Lyons in the Shamrock’s net no chance. Agnew and Montgomery took advantage of the shaky Cavan defence to score twice more for Clones before the break leaving the border men 3-1 up at half time. Cavan Shamrock’s took over in the second half with Eamonn Byrne their outstanding centre half moving into attack. After 8 minutes Dickie Smith placed Eamonn Murray after some intricate dribbling scored the goal of the season for the Shamrock’s weaving through the tight Clones defence to slip the ball under the advancing keeper. Michael Kavan who is establishing quite a reputation at this level pounced on two errors in the Clones defence to score two opportunist goals and give the Shamrock’s an unexpected lead. Clones still playing coolly and brilliantly on the ball with Sheerin and Reavey outstanding got a deserved equalizer through the always danger Agnew with 5 minutes left for play to leave the final score Cavan Shamrock’s 4 Clones Town 4. Pat Rafferty from Saint Phelim’s Place in Cavan was an outstanding referee. Des Lambert man of the match George Pratt Gene Cullivan Eamonn Byrne Michael Kavanagh and Gerry Egan starred for the Shamrock’s while Agnew Sheerin and Montgomery never gave up for Clones.
Brother Mark who was one of the first De La Salle Brothers to come to Cavan over 20 years ago is seriously injured while out walking with his colleague Brother Martin Superior of the De La Salle College in Wicklow. Both men were knocked down by a bus in Wicklow town resulting in the death of Brother Martin while Brother Mark is detained in Wicklow County Hospital with serious but not life threatening head injuries.
January 15th 1966 January 15th 1966 Louise Beatty from Ballintemple Ballinagh is voted Nurse of the Year at Armagh Mental Hospital. Louise was educated at Ballintemple NS and The Technical School Cavan. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Betty Ballintemple Ballinagh.
Over 200 guests at Cavan Gael’s dinner dance in the Ulster Arms at which the senior championship medals for the Gael’s win in the 1965 championship final were presented by the Chairman of Cavan County Board TP O Reilly who said that ‘Jim McDonnell’s display in the county final when he captained Cavan Gael’s to victory over Bailieboro was Jim’s finest hour. Paddy Conaty Chairman presided with guests such as HL Smith Secretary of the Cavan County Board and PC Donohoe Treasurer in attendance.
The Rugged Troubadours Cavan CBSI musical comedy in the Town Hall receives a mixed review in the Anglo Celt with the correspondent bemoaning the absence of the younger members of the troop in the cast a major concern also has to be the total absence of any girls or glamour in the cast. Among the principals are Seamus McCormack Dermot Smith Noel Fay Paddy McNamara Paddy Lyons Paddy Murray Olive Cassidy Philip Murray Charlie Moore Mike O Reilly Peter McGinnity and Cavan’s well known tenor Sean McManus. John O Connor and Mel Doherty top the bill and also collaborate with Father Torlac O Reilly in compiling the script and production. Ballad Group Peter Galligan Matt Donnolly Ben Gaffney and Michael Galligan Accordion Dermot Smith Dancer Brian McGlashin. Stage and Scenery Joe Cullivan Greg Sheridan and Peter Galligan. Lighting Smyth’s Electric Strand Dublin operated by Brian Sullivan. Costumes Ging’s of Dublin and Tony ‘Killykeen’ Doyle. Sound effects Paddy Ronaghan and Stan Mullery. Orchestra Violins Jackie Fitzpatrick Kieran Cullivan and K Scanlon Bass Leo Ronan Drums Eamonn ‘Buttons’ Brady and Piano Eileen Morgan.
Death of Jean Sullivan formerly of Cavan at the residence of her daughter in Mrs Joseph Altarach in Conn USA. She was only daughter of Thomas and Katherine Kelly Cavan. She is survived by her brothers James and Patrick in England.
Cavan Brdge Club N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Peggy Willock E/S Mr and Mrs Jim Burke.
Keen demand and good supply for the usually quiet January Fair. Yearlings £35-40 2 year olds £56-62-10 3 year olds £70-80 springers £65-80 mincers £35-45. Working horses £45-55 ponies £30-40 colts and fillies 40-56 donkies £6-12. Carrying sows £35-40 casseogs £33-38 and bonhams £10-14 per pair.
Huge crowd at presentation from the people of the town whom he served so loyally for 36 years to Bill Bergin in the Clubhouse of Cavan Golf Club. Tom Fitzpatrick TD made the presentation on behalf of the people of the town and pictured are Tom C Hickey Johnny Donohoe Bridge Street Maurice Jackson Dermot Morgan Owen McGovern Vincent Bartley Butlersbridge and Willie O Hanlon.
John McGearty youngest son of Michael and the late Mrs McGerty Butlersbridge is called to Templemore to train for the Garda. He was a playing member of Butlersbridge Saint Aidan’s GFC and an outstanding boxer winning all of his recent bouts.
Sympathy is extended to Arthur Tilson Steward Glenlara House Swellan Cavan on the death of his father William Tilson Cloverhill at Lisdarn Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife some years ago and is survived by one daughter and five sons.
January 22nd 1966 Pictured are the three O Reilly brothers from Kilconny Belturbet who were all presented with their degrees during 1965. They are son of Terence and the late Maureen O Reilly NT nee Smith. Patrick BCom and Terence BE graduated from UCD while youngest brother Leo is studying for the priesthood and graduated from Maynooth with his BSC degree.
Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupil’s Union Dublin Chairman Pat Bannon Secretary Des Gilroy Treasurer Gerry O Reilly. The annual dinner dance will be held in Jury’s Hotel Ballsbridge with the committee making an all out drive to surpass the 450 attendance at last years celebration at the same venue. Tickets are available in Cavan from Father Pat Brady Saint Patrick’s College TM Gilroy 25 Cathedral Road price 30/-
Cavan Oliver Plunkett’s led by their captain Niall O Brien and vice captain Paddy Reilly are feted at a ceilidhe in Saint Augustine’s Hall at which the Under 16 county championship medals are presented by Chairman of Cavan Juvenile Board the legendary Seamus Gilheaney. Pictured are Tommy Smith Secretary Cavan Oliver Plunkett’s Seamus Gilheaney Paddy O Reilly vice captain Niall O Brien captain and Patrick Blessing goalkeeper.
Father ABC McGrath opens the Octave for Church Unity by celebrating Mass at a reasonably well attended Cathedral. The octave will finish on Tuesday with another Mass in the Cathedral.
Cavan Whist Dr Martin and Peggy Willock E/W PD Maloney and James Mansfield.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Felim’s Hospital sends thanks to all those who visited or entertained the patients at Saint Felim’s over the Christmas period. Cavan Saint Vincent De Paul Cavan ICA Belturbet Shoe Supplies Belturbet Golf Club M/S Jackson’s Garage dance committee M/S Mel Doherty John O Connor Sean McManus and Dermot Smith for music and song on Christmas Day. The Breffni Trio Pee Galligan Micheal O Callaghan and Paddy McEntee. Father Torlac and the Cavan CBSI troop with the ‘Ragged Troubadours’.
Cavan Gaels Bingo £140 shared between P Cahill Ted Reilly John Smith £10 Peter Mullen Paddy Lyons and John Daly £8 each Mel Reilly Pat Denning £7 Mrs Fitzpatrick Peggy Rogers and Mrs K Donohoe.
January 29th 1966 James McCabe BA BCom M Econ Science AIIS TTG from Ballintemple Ballinagh county Cavan replaces Tom McEvilly as CEO Sligo VEC. He is a former Cavan All Ireland footballer winning his medal in 1952 and in recent years assisted Sligo. Educated at Carrigan NS Saint Patrick’s College UCC and UCD. He is a former Rural Science lecturer and Physical Education instructor.
Death of Ellen Agnew 26 Emmett Place at the age of 65. She was ill for sometime and bore her illness with customary patience and good humour. She was extremely well known and highly popular with a great affection and care of those less well off in the community. Ellen was a member of the well known old respected McManus family Upper Main Stree. She was wife of Henry Agnew a veteran of both World Wars. In the second war he was taken prisoner and interred in Italy when Italy was over run by the Allies he was engaged in the long march finishing as a prisoner of war in Germany. She is survived by her husband Henry seven sons and two daughters brother Benny sister Katie. There was a large and representative at the funeral and removal to the Cathedra of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Thomas Kevin Smith youngest son of Mrs Smith and the late Danny Butlersbridge is appointed a partner in Roger Greene and Sons 11 Wellington Quay Dublin. He is the first outsider in this 3 generation family business to be appointed a full partner of the firm. Kevin is a playing member of Butlersbridge GFC with whom he won a junior county championship medal in 1964 and a former member of Cavan Gaels club with whom he won a county senior league medal in 1959. He took his BCL and LLB degrees at UCD and was educated at Coolboyogue NS Saint Patrick’s College and UCD.
Gala night at Drumalee GFC dinner dance in the Ulster Arms with over 200 present to witness TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board GAA present the members of the Junior league winning team with their medals. This is the first competition ever won by the Club who have had a series of near misses in recent years before hitting the jackpot this year. Tommy Molloy is the captain and all officers and committee of the club were re elected at their recent AGM for the coming year with Paul Caffrey once again Chairman. Among the VIPs at the gala dinner were HL Smith Secretary Cavan County Board and Paddy Donohoe Treasurer Cavan County Board.
Death of the very popular Jimmy Higgins Cock Hill at Lisdarn Hospital after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude. He was a painter by trade and also worked as a commissioner at Cavan’s Magnet Cinema at night. He was extremely popular and very well known over a wide area being a member of an old distinguished Cavan family. He was predeceased by his wife and his survived by his only child Tony brother Barney a member of Cavan’s Anglo Celt staff and sister Molly Drumalee. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Sympathy is extended to Sean Og Flood ESB official resident at Swellan and former Cavan and Louth championship goalkeeper on the death of his mother Elizabeth Flood Dundalk.
Joseph Allen from Breffni Terrace is struck from behind and knocked down by a car while walking back into Cavan at Upper Lavey. Joseph was removed to Cavan’s Surgical Hospital with head injuries which are not life threatening.
The students of Loreto College Cavan take up a collection for the Children’s Hospital Crumlin in Cavan town over the weekend amounting to £42 in 12 hours of collection.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Dermot Morgan E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
Dr WF Arnold from Lough Gowna will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms Cavan.
Cavan Barmen continue their meetings at 11 each night in the ‘Blue Moon’ Bridge Street with a view to entering a team in this year’s Tops of Breffni talent competition.
“Smyth’s Record Shop 60 Main Street and now Sport’s Centre Cavan congratulate Larry and the Mighty Avons on reaching number 1 with their hit single ‘Lovely Leitrim’! “
February 5th 1966 The race for the moon between America and the USSR continues with the Russians ‘soft landing’ a satellite Lunar 9 on the moon that is continuing to send data back to earth.
Brenda Scott Moynehall Jane Coyle Mary Mansfield Farnham Road and Ann McKiernan from Belturbet all Loreto College senior students who were competing at the ‘Young Scientist Exhibition’ sponsored by Aer Lingus. Mary Mansfield had a detailed report on the hardness of the water at Loreto College. Their project ‘Coarse Angling and Tourism in Cavan’ was highly commended and Brenda Scott was the winner of a prize in the Junior Geographical section.
Con Smith is ousted from his post as Assistant Secretary Cavan County Board by Tommy Duke from the Stradone Club with Duke receiving 142 to Con Smith’s 139. Simon Deignan in a close contest edged out his old rival Patsy Lynch for the position of Central Council representative. Very complicated process with Patsy getting 54 votes to Simon Deignan’s 51 and 3rd placed L Lynch getting 30 votes. L Lynch was eliminated and this resulted in Simon Deignan getting 70 votes to the outgoing Patsy Lynch’s 58. Jim McDonnell TP O Reilly Tom Maguire TM Gilroy and Mick Higgins were elected to represent Cavan at the annual Congress at Easter while Charlie Gallagher Jim McDonald TP O Reilly TM Gilroy and Mick Higgins are the representatives for the Ulster Convention. Cathal Young Tommy Smith Paddy Reilly Hugh McNamara and Mel Keaveney were the scrutinizers.
Cavan Shamrock’s 1966-1967 Chairman Dr Charles Lorrigan Vice Chairman Ray Griffith Secretary Micheal Smyth Assistant Secretary Gene Cullivan Treasurer Des Lambert Committee Joe Greene Senior Pat Rafferty Vincent O Connor John O Rourke UDC Tolly O Donnell Jimmy Bury Sean Smith Sean McSherry Ken Simpson and T Gorman. Senior Captain Dickie Smith minor captain Gerry Egan. Selectors Pat Rafferty Sean Smith and Ray Griffith. In the Inter Town League entries are received from Dunleer Monaghan Cavan Ardee Drogheda Dundalk (2) and Darver county Louth.
Cavan Shamrocks beat Clones 4-2 at wet and windy Clones before a small crowd who braved the inclement elements. Des Lambert struck twice for the Shamrock’s and Dickie Smith and Gerry Egan added to the total. Montgomery and Agnew were on target for Clones who were strangely lethargic compared to the exuberance of a very competent Cavan team. The two sides will meet again next Sunday at Tierquin with the curtain raiser being another round of the minor 7 a side tournament.
The Mighty Avons who are on the top of the charts for the second week in a row with ‘Lovely Leitrim’ play on Friday at Borderland Muff Saturday Palm Beach Dublin Sunday Cloudland Rooskey Wednesday The Ritz Carlow Thursday Freedom from Hunger dance Cavan Town Hall Friday Dundalk and Sunday Portlaoise.
Tractamotors go from strength to strength with £2,000 win for their new showroom in the nationwide Morris Garages competition. They are opening a new purpose built 22,000 square feet premises in Prussia Street Dublin where they have been appointed Morris and Reilly agents for Dublin city North West. Pictured are Tom Clarke Managing Director Brendan Murra Director and George McClarey Director.
Stephen Walsh formerly of Church Street and a former employee of Cavan’s Anglo Celt is elected Chairman of the Oireachtas Press Gallery. Now domiciled in Dublin and working with Independent Newspapers he is son of the late Mr and Mrs Walsh Church Street his father was a leading journalist with the Anglo Celt and covered the handover of Cavan Garda Barrack’s in 1922.
Brendan and Kathleen Murray pay £3,500 for PA Galligan’s Bridge Street which they intend to turn into apartments in the downstairs and upstairs portions of house. Bought in trust by Sean Kelly JV Kelly and Company the auctioneers were Murphy/Quinn and Company and Jack F Binchey had carriage of sale.
Cavan CYMS Junior Snooker Liam Cooke beat Bill McCusker Michael Higgins beat Eamonn Smith Gerry Egan beat Oliver O Reilly Martin Kitson beat Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll John O Neill beat Laurence Nee and Dessie Gumley beat Michael Smith. Senior Snooker Phelim Coffey beat Benny Cafferty Paddy O Reilly beat Kieran Cullivan Gene McCusker beat Paddy McCormack and Sean McManus beat Eamonn Smith.
February 12th 1966 Helena Rehill a member of the Cavan County Council Staff in the Courthouse is crowned ‘Miss Cavan’ at a dance in the Town Hall Cavan by Glady’s Waller the present Miss Ireland who was placed 3rd in the Miss World Pageant in London. Helena is from Aughawee Crosserlough.
Matt McCutcheon former Cavan Slasher’s star and men’s outfitter Cavan is elected Captain of County Cavan Golf Club 1966 while Josephine Aylmer who is married to Tommy an instructor at Ballyhaise Agricultural College is elected Lady Captain for 1966.
Cavan Shamrock’s once again beat Clones 5-3 at Tierquin Park on Sunday. Clones travelled with just the bare 11 players and after Bobby Sheerin was injured in the second half had to call on Cavan’s sub Ton Doonan to fill the gap. Doonan grabbed the opportunity to show the Cavan selectors that he should have been in the Shamrock’s first eleven with a man of the match performance for Clones. He scored for Clones and set up M Sheerin for another goal near the end and if he had played the full match would have undoubtedly influence a different result. Cavan Shamrock’s led 2-0 at the interval courtesy of goals from Andy McGahon and Des Lambert. Scorers for Cavan George Pratt 2 Dickie Smith Des Lambert and Andy McGahon. The Shamrock’s have an early start next Sunday travelling to Readypenny Dundalk for a mid day kick off.
Crosserlough Cootehill Oldcastle Smith’s Motor Group Barmen’s Association Cavan Shamrock’s Kinnypottle Comics and Comhaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann are some of the groups already entered for the popular ‘Tops of Breffni’ talent contest in the Town Hall.
Christmas lights and lanterns are not yet taken down by Hughie Boyle for the Cavan Chamber of Commerce. The decorative Christmas tree beside the Town Hall is still bedecked with Christmas lights and baubles.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Gerry Hunt and Paddy Maloney E/W Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey.
The recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms will be given by Bobby Burns from Oldcastle.
Cavan CYMS beat Bailieboro 4-1 in a snooker challenge at Cavan CYMS with Phelim Corr beating Brendan Bird Mickey Breslin beat Francis Gregory Benny Cafferty beat Patsy Corcoran Jim Fay beat Thomas Murray and Sean McManus lost to Michael McGurk Bailieboro.
Cavan Tidy Towns Chairman Brother Ultan Vice Chairman Don McMullin ‘Rival’s Inn’ Secretary Eugene Lynch Cavan Technical School Assistant Secretary Bob Adams Treasurer Mary Glavey. The annual general meeting passed a resolution asking Carmel McDonald Town Clerk to facilitate the committee of Cavan Tidy Town’s by affording them the side room of Cavan Town Hall free of charge for meetings.
The Bishop of Clonfert Most Rev Dr Ryan yesterday described last weekend’s broadcast on the Late Late Show hosted by Gay Byrne as ‘most objectionable’. Mrs Fox who was interviewed by Gay Byrne with her husband Patrick said the item was in good faith and good fun and the comments of the Bishop were completely ridiculous. The Bishop meanwhile telephoned the studios during the broadcast and his secretary sent a telegram condemning the sketch as ‘immoral’. Later nearly all the municipal councils in the country passed resolutions supporting the Bishop’s stance in an affair known as ‘The Bishop and the Nightie’!
February 19th 1966 Pictured are the members of Vera Brady’s Fashion Committee. Teresa Halton Vera Brady Margo Galligan Clarice Reilly Sari Flynn Rita Graham Mary Bannon Mary Kane and Marie Murphy.
Annual Dinner of County Cavan Golf Club pictured are Breega McCabe Dominick McCabe Captain 1965 Dr BT Cullen President Seamus Fox Treasurer Rose Fox Paddy Fleming Secretary Bertie O Reilly Captain Belturbet Golf Club and Kathleen Morgan.
Felix Gormley Implement’s sales manager in Jackson’s is on an extensive 10day tour of Europe taking in Germany Austria and Switzerland. He is touring all the major farm implement manufacturers as a guest of PA Preston Swords Dublin.
Ulster Senior Cross Country Championships at Laragh House courtesy of Larry Brady. Pictured are the winners of the grueling men’s 7 mile event 1st W Deery Oak Leaf Derry 2nd Dan McDaid Crannford AC Donegal and 3rd A Bradley Oak Leaf Derry . Deery finished 30 yards ahead of Danny McDaid who chased him all the way in this grueling 7 mile event over undulating terrain in heavy underfoot conditions. Oak Leaf were the team winners.
Smith’s Garage Dace committee pictured Raymond McIntyre Manager Con P Smith Mary Smith Miss M Donohoe Secretary Social Club Gerry Maguire Chairman Johnny Walsh UDC Pat Lynch Jimmy Mulcahy John Kellegher Rosaleen Coyne Gerry Fitzmaurice Michael Walsh Paddy Gaffney F Reilly Treasurer Social Club R Smith and Mel Doherty.
Cavan beat out of shape Kerry 1-11 to 1-6 in the National League Divisional Play off at sparsely attended Croke Park. They no qualify to meet Longford in the quarter final proper in Carrick on Shannon. Scorer’s for Cavan Charlie Gallagher 0-5 Cormac Cahill 1-0 Danny Brady and Jimmy O Donnell 0-2 each Tom Lynch and Ray Carolan 0-1 each. Kerry replied per Bernie O Callaghan 0-4 Denis Guiney 1-0 and P Moynihan and D O Shea 0-1 each. Cavan Matt McHugh Gabriel Kelly Hugh Barney O Donohoe Peter Pritchard Frankie Kennedy Tony Morris Donal O Grady Ray Carolan and Tom Lynch Cormac Cahill Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher Jim McDonnell John Nallen and Danny Brady.
Death of Nan Lee nee Brady 6 Elm Grove Ranelagh Dublin relict of the late John Lee. She was a native of Tullyco House Cavan being a member of the old and respected Brady family. In her youth she was chief organizer for Camogie in the area and was Secretary of Tullyco and Cavan Slasher’s with whom she won several senior championship medals. She was also a regular on the Cavan senior camogie team who were a force to be reckoned with in Ulster. She was a sister of Margaret Gough Church Street and Mrs Paddy Young formerly of Tierquin. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of William Wallace Church Street. He was a very highly organized progressive dairy famer who resided in Church Street Cavan in recent years. He was the pioneer of the motor trade in Cavan and owned a garage on the Railway Road for many years. He was one of the very first owners of a car in Cavan and sold and serviced cars in his garage for many years. Gifted horticulturist he was generous with his advice and gave away much of the produce from his excellently tended garden. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral service conducted by the Rev George Millar BA in Saint John’s Parish Church Cavan to the New cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College and Gwyen Arnold E/W Paddy Maloney and Gerry Hunt.
The prolific Drumcrave author and playwright Joe G Reilly produces another winner in the 3 act serio comedy ‘Venus in the Snow’ which is the follow up to the historic ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ broadcast from Radio Eireann last autumn with the famous Anna Minehane taking the lead role. The world premiere of Joe’s new play will take place at Cavan Drama Festival when Saint Patrick’s Players Castletara will stage ‘Venus in the Snow’ to an expectant Cavan audience. In recent months the troop have been practicing under the tuition of Joe Reilly and Don McMullin of the Rival’s Inn. The cast includes Kathleen Newman Mary Rooney Kathleen Lyons Kathleen Gorman Brian Boylan James Clarke Sean Dunne Tom Coyle . The Stage Manager is John Joe Lyons.
Cavan Freedom from Hunger Dance is the biggest event to be stage in the Town Hall with over 1,000 thronging the venue to hear Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons sing their new number 1 hit in the Irish top 10 ‘Lovely Leitrim’. A cheque of £460 was later sent to the Irish headquarters for famine relief in Dublin.
Mel Keaveney Secretary and Cavan Organizer for the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the 1916 Easter Rising appeals to all organizations in the area who wish to take part in the parade on Easter Sunday in Cavan town to contact him at the Courthouse Cavan.
February 26th 1966 Census of population to be taken on Sunday April 17th 1966. Last taken in 1961.
Tom O Higgins SC and his wife are the guest’s of honour at the Cavan Fine Gael dinner dance in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
End of an era in Cavan as Teresa O Rourke a sister of Charlie McGriskin Magnet Cinema decides to retire from business and puts up the famous premises of Frank O Rourke in the Market Square for sale. Teresa will retire to Dublin to live near her family there. Joe is in New York Charlie in Canada and Father Kevin recently ordained Columban missionary is now in Japan. George V Maloney Solicitor has carriage of sale while Murphy Quinn are the auctioneers.
Death of Terence Conaty Aughadrumagullon Butlersbridge. Well know farmer in the area he was known for his kindness and help towards neighbours and friends. He is survived by his wife sons daughters relatives neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge with burial later in Saint Aidan’s cemetery.
High scoring draw 5 all as Monaghan Town and Cavan Shamrock’s meet in Tierquin. Cavan Shamrock’s should have won this game as they were much the better side in a game played in atrocious weather and underfoot conditions. Against the run of play Monaghan per Paddy Connolly 2 and Jim McCann 1 went three up as a shaky Cavan defence creaked three times. Shamrock’s awoke from their slumber and man of the match George Pratt struck twice to level the scores. In the second half the brilliant Dickie Smith dribbled twice around the hard tackling Monaghan defence planting the ball each time in the net to give Cavan a 4-3 lead. George Pratt at this stage hobbled off with a knee injury and Shamrock’s were hard pressed to maintain their advantage but the flying blond Des Lambert who had a great game at outside left in a passing movement with Smith slid the ball past the Monaghan keeper for a 5-3 advantage. Monaghan struck back now and Cavan without George Pratt began to concede more and more ground Jim McCann struck twice for his hat trick to draw the game at 5-5 to leave the final score Cavan Shamrock’s 5 Monaghan Town 5. Andy McGahon had the chance of the game when fed straight through by Dickie Smith instead of rounding the keeper he shot weakly straight at him and Monaghan were off the hook. Best for the Shamrock’s were in defence Micheal Smyth Gerry Egan and at centre half Dessie Maguire. George Pratt Des Lambert and Dickie Smith were the pick of the forwards where McGahon did some great work on the ball as conditions blunted his close dribbling style.
Large congregation receive Ashes at the Ash Wednesday masses in the Cathedral . Father Joe Dolan Adm was chief celebrant of the 8 am Mass and the 7:30 evening Mass was celebrated by Father PJ Gargan. Many of the large overflow congregations not only received the Ashes but took the Pledge to abstain from alcoholic drink for Lent. During Lent there will be a special Mass on weekdays each evening at 7:30.
Death of Patrick Corr Kilnavara at his residence. He was a very well known local farmer. He spent some years in America and later came back home buying a family farm at Kilnavara. He is survived by his wife and one son Patrick. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Denn cemetery. Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Eamonn ’Buttons’ and Pauline Brady buy the bungalow of Connell Boyle BE who is leaving Cavan at Drumalee for a sum of £4,150. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn were the auctioneers and Jack Binchey Solicitor had carriage.
Cavan Bridge N/S Gerry Hunt and Surgeon Maloney E/W Joan O Hanlon and Maureen Hunt.
Cavan Gramophone Society recital in the Ulster Arms next week will be given by Raymond Walsh.
Cavan CYMS Billiards Eamonn Malone beat Sean Galligan. 2nd round Michael Higgins beat Eamonn Malone and Gene McCusker beat Michael Breslin senior.
Ray Warren the new proprietor of ‘Theo’s Bar in Belturbet is a very well known BBC radio broadcaster and has appeared in film in 1936 when he was later offered a film career at £200 per week by NBC. Contracted to the Decca label for many years he has made over 250 broadcasts on BBC and a feature on him is being prepared by BBC Television Northern Ireland. Ray holds a sing song in his popular ‘Theo’s Bar’ each weekend and weighs in with a couple of songs of his own to the great enjoyment of young and old.
Dan Treston the famous actor and critic will be the adjudicator at Cavan’s 20th Drama Festival commencing next Sunday night when Bishop Austin Quinn the Patron of the Society will declare it open for a run of ten days.
March 5th 1966 John Lambe Raheny Dublin is appointed new Sales Manager at Jackson’s Garage. He is a former manager at Cahill’s garage Raheny.
.Kevitt Castle Weather Station reports 4.06 inches of rain for February 1966 making it the wettest February since 1954 when 4.72 inches of rain fell. The rain fall in was 2.23 inches while the total rainfall in 1965 was 38.08 inches.
The nation pays tribute to Sir Roger Casement as thousands line the route from Arbour Hill Church to the Pro Cathedral as the remains of Sir Roger Casement who died a lonely death in 1916 for his live of Ireland are transported in solemn procession. The British authorities finally agreed to release the body of the patriot who was hanged in Pentonville Prison in London for treason sabotage and espionage in 1916 is finally given a State funeral. There was just a hint of Spring in the air as six NCO officers carried his coffin draped in the tricolor from his lying in state at the Church to the waiting gun carriage. President De Velera led the tributes. The remains were later interred with full military and State honours in Glasnevin cemetery.
T Tuite and J Ward from Oldcastle win the Cavan Motor Rally which began in Cavan and finished in Belturbet. 2nd was Mr and Mrs Derek Morris Cavan and 3rd M/S J Brady and Paddy Smallhorne Cavan. There were 20 cars competing in a course that took in parts of West Cavan measuring 55 miles in total.
Controversary as Dennis O Donnell of ‘Ard Mhuire Stranlorlar county Donegal is appointed Deputy Chief Agricultural Officer for County Cavan by the Cavan Committee of Agriculture. Dennis who is a lecturer at the Salesian College Pallanskerry and instructor with the Donegal Agricultural committee was appointed after a lively debate with P Sheridan declaring “we have enough officers. Soon it will be all officers and no men”!
Patrick Hilliard Minister for Posts and Telegraphs in reply to a question by Tom Fitzpatrick TD in Dail Eireann says that his Department have applied for outline planning permission for the erection of a new Post Office and Telephone Exchange at Cavan’s Market Square but he could no as yet furnish a starting date for the project.
Tom and Kathleen McKenna continue their tradition of excellence in the window display of the competition organized by Speedicook Porridge Oats when they win £10 as being the outstanding display for the product in Cavan. Over 600 retain outlets throughout Ireland took part in the competition.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Gerry Hunt and PD Maloney E/W Cyril and Gwyen Arnold.
Death of Bernard O Gorman Behey at Saint Phelim’s Hospital just weeks after the death of his wife. He was father of the late Father Andrew O Gorman and brother of the late Rev Monsignor Michael O Gorman Los Angeles and Very Rev F O Gorman. He was uncle of Rev Charles O Gorman Chaplain to the USA Navy. Predeceased by his wife Annie at Christmas, he is survived by his son Anthony and daughter Mrs J Deignan Mullingar. Father PJ McManus was the chief celebrant of the Requiem Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan where the Bishop Most Rev Dr Quinn led over 100 clergy in paying their last respects to the deceased. Burial later took place in Cullies cemetery.
Twenty people mostly girls injured as the crowds come out to welcome home Dickie Rock who finished 4th in the Eurovision contest in Luxembourg with ‘Come Back to Stay’!
March 12th 1966 Jack Lynch introduces yet another unpopular Budge with old reliables drink cigarettes petrol income and road tax all being severely hit. The public galleries in Dail Eireann were packed to hear the Minister deliver his message of more taxation.
Dublin outrage as Nelson’s Pillar is blown up in O Connell Street by subversives at 1:30 aprox on Tuesday. The top half of the monument was blown to smithereens as plate glass windows in all of the stores for hundreds of yards were blown out by the force of the explosion. Miraculously nobody at all was injured and the street was unusually quiet for that time of the morning. One of the city’s biggest tourist attractions visitors to Dublin delighted in climbing to the top of the Pillar to view the countryside and the city for miles around. Owned by the Bank of Ireland the Pillar yielded over £2.000 in revenue per annum and several people were employed in the operation. Brian Lenihan Minister for Justice said it was providential that no one was killed or injured in the blast as it was timed to go off when late night workers in restaurants and dance halls would be in the O Connell Street area. Traders in Moore Street seized the opportunity gathering up parts of the remnants which were later sold for souvenirs. In the run up the 50th Anniversary of the Easter Rising of 1916 the security authorities are expecting more incident with possible bloodshed expected. Security forces carried out a series of raids in the Dublin suburbs and eight men were later taken to the Bridewell for questioning. Minister for Justice Brian Lenihan said that it was ‘providential’ that nobody was killed or injured in the explosion as the bomb went off when many people including restaurant entertainment staff would be in O Connell Street.
Dinner and lecture ‘The Rising and the Cavan Connection’ to celebrate 10 years of Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne will be held in the Ulster Arms Ballroom in March. The Society was founded at a meeting in the Farnham Hotel in January 1956 and two years later the Bhreifne Journal was first published. Alphie Monaghan will give the lecture. He first came to Cavan in 1914 as organizer of the Irish Volunteers. Later the authorities captured him and after serving 3 months in Crumlin Road jail he was banished forever from the 9 counties of Ulster. He joined Liam Mellows for the Rising in Galway and went on the run with Mellows in Clare until 1917. He was back in Cavan as organizer of the Gaelic League in 1925.
Members of Smith’s Motor Group receive their awards from the Motor Industry Foundation pictured is Pat Lynch Service Manager John Foster 1st prize best apprentice in first year Paddy Gaffney Service Manager Tractor Division Cavan. The awards were presented by Sean Flanagan Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry and Commerce.
Cavan CYMS are running a bus to Dublin for Saint Patrick’s Day taking in the big Dublin parade and the Railway Cup Finals where Ulster are bidding for their fourth title in 4 years. The return fare is 12/6.
Peter McDonnell father of inter county star Jim changes his famous Model Y Ford car which was on the road for over 30 years ID 2787 for a Hillman Imp at ‘Fairtown Motors’ where proprietor Mike Reilly is seen presenting the new car to Peter with the old famous car in the background.
Death of John Clarke Alackan Cavan. He was a leading member of Cavan Brigade Old IRA in the battle for Independence and was interred in Ballykinlar county Down. He was an outstanding farmer and great neighbor always available to lend a hand or advice on a whole topic of issues on which he was a recognized authority. Survived by his wife Ellen 1 son Owen 4 daughters Eileen Rose Mary and Teresa 1 brother Edward Shankill and 2 sisters Mary Cusack Corawillan Mills and Margaret Ruddy Poles. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal to Saint Brigid’s Killygarry with interment in Saint Brigid’s cemetery. The military honours were rendered by the surviving members of Cavan Brigade Old IRA with trumpeter Teddy McCormack sounding the ‘Last Post’.
Death of Anthony Farrell famous merchant and clothes dealer ‘Annalee House’ Butlersbridge. He was Cavan’s best known business men and journeyed to Scotland each year to buy clothes of excellent quality which he sold on at fairs to working men of all sizes classes and ages. He had a shop at the bottom of Wolfe Tone Street and as well as selling excellent quality and value in clothes Anthony bought clothes which he reinstated and refurbished for sale at fairs and markets throughout the midlands. Anthony Farrell’s name was a sign of value quality and integrity and he had a fantastic reputation for straight fair dealing over many decades. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret only a last year 1965 he is survived by his sons Tony Gerard Brendan 2 daughters Gertie Cullivan and Vera McCarthy brothers sisters relatives many friends and neighbours. There was a capacity crowd in Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge for the Requiem Mass with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Gabriel Kelly is detained in hospital following Cavan’s surprise defeat at the hands of Longford 11 points to 7 in a titanic struggle in the quarter final of the National Football League in Carrick on Shannon. Longford led by 6 points to 1 after playing with a gale force wind in the first half. Huge crowd roared on Longford to their first ever appearance in the Semi Final of the NFL where they will play the winners of Down and Donegal. Gabriel Kelly was later removed to Cavan Surgical Hospital suffering from head injuries and is reported as extremely doubtful to take his place on the Ulster Railway Cup team who play Munster seeking their 4th successive success on Saint Patrick’s Day.
Johnny Donohoe Bridge Street catches the first brown trout of the season on Lough Sheelin when he lands a lovely 3 lb specimen on the opening day of fishing.
Parent’s Day at Loreto College where Rev B Farrelly SJ delivers the lecture ‘Youth 1966’ . The day concluded with the students staging a pageant of the 1916 Easter Rising.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S N Fallon and Jim Burke E/W J Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
CYMS Billiard’s Jimmy Brennan beat Tommy Hughes 3rd round Gene McCusker beat Michael Higgins while in the Junior Final on Sunday afternoon next Dessie Gumley will take on the in form local star Teddy O Neill.
Cavan Fair cattle in good condition fetched excellent prices. Yearlings £35-40 Two year olds £50-60 3 year olds £75-86 milch cows £45-55. Working horses £50-60 colts and fillies £40-50 knackers £40-60 donkies £8-12. Carrying sows £35-40 Casseogs £32-38 and bonhams £8-12.
“Beat the Budget. Have your car serviced for economy. Estimates and advice free of charge Billy Clarke Riverside Motors Railway Road Cavan.
“France Spain Italy Greece Germany Switzerland Austria USA and Canada tours to all destinations organized and supervised by John McGinnity Travel Cavan. Appointed agents for all IATA Airlines and tour operators.”
March 19th 1966 Strand Player’s Dublin the last show of the festival wins the overall Dr Lyon’s Cup with an astonishing 92 marks for their interpretation of of the 3 act ‘Tartaffe’ with Patsy Maloney winning the best actress for the second successive year. J G Reilly’s play which was excellently presented by the Castletara Players wins the for the world premiere of ‘Venus in the Snow’. Fifty Seven’ with the ‘Way of the World’ won the award for the best setting. The AOH Cup for rural groups was won by Saint Mary’s Dramatic Society Sandyford Dublin with ‘Them’. Best Producer Betty Ann Norton ’57 Theatre Group directing ‘Way of the World’ Alderman Hugh Lee Cup awarded to Castletara Dramatic Society for world premiere of JG O Reilly’s ‘Venus in the Snow’. Terry Martin of the ‘Holy Faith Past Pupil’s Union Glasnevin was awarded the best actor of the festival gold medal. Silver medals for outstanding performances went to Brenda Fricker ’57 Theatre Group’ Dick Staunton Navan and Ann Boucher Hayes Holy Faith PPU.
Ulster without the injured Gabriel Kelly beat Munster 2-5 to 1-5 to win their 4th successive Railway Cup a feat only equaled by Munster 1929-1933 and Leinster in the early 1950s . Alf Murray from Armagh President of the GAA is seen here presenting the trophy to a jubilant Sean O Neill the captain of the winning Ulster team. Ulster led at the interval by 1-4 to 0-2 thanks to a goal from Joe Lennon of Down and the aid of a stiff breeze blowing from the Canal goal. PT Treacey from Fermanagh got the vital goal at the start of the second half and Paddy Doherty had Ulster’s last score on 13 minutes of the second half. Aided by the breeze Munster laid siege to the Ulster Railway goal but the gallant Ulster defence where Paul Kelly of Donegal replaced his namesake Gabriel Kelly from Cavan held out for a famous victory. Ulster Seamus Hoare Paul Kelly Tom McCreesh Armagh Tom O Hare Patsy O Hagan Dan McCartan PJ Flood Ray Carolan Jodie O Neill Tyrone Joe Lennon James McCartan Paddy Doherty Charlie Gallagher Sean O Neill captain and PT Treacey.
Saint Patrick’s College Intermediate Champions of Ulster at Cross Country in Armagh. Team T McCauley Kevin McCarthy Eamonn McCormack Sean Fegan John Fulton P Molloy Frank Brady and S O Dowd. In the senior race Pearse Gilroy was the highest placed Saint Pat’s runnier finishing in a very respectable 9th position. In the Junior race Saint Pat’s led by Frank Brady who was 1st finished out of the medals with A McCann 5th and P Mohan 20th the best placed of a team who simply did not pack well.
Cavan Shamrock’s beat Monaghan Town 6-2 in the Inter Town’s Cup held at well attended Belgium Park Monaghan. George Pratt who is top of the scoring charts scored in the 5th 15th and 30th minute to complete his hat trick and put the Shamrock’s 3 goal to nil in the lead. C Macklin pulled one back for Monaghan but the Kilmore man struck again for his 4th just on half time. Dickie Smith scored both goals for the Shamrock’s who were content to defend their lead in the second half with Macklin again grabbing a late consolation goal for Monaghan to leave the final score 6-2 to the visitors. Dessie Maguire Micheal Smyth Frank Lyons and the outstanding Paddy Lyons in the Shamrock’s goal were best in defence while George Pratt and Dickie Smith were by far the pick of the lethal attack in which flying winger Des Lambert and Andy McGahon provided excellent support.
Death of the legendary Paddy O Reilly Joint Honary President of Cavan GAA at the age of 86. He was born in Drumullagh in the parish of Drumlane. He worked for 6 years in Thomas Gilsenan Solicitor’s practice in Belturbet before being appointed a Clerical Officer with Cavan County Council. He was later to serve as clerk Old Cavan Union secretary Cavan Board of Health and finally Secretary Cavan County Council from 1927-1940 when he retired. It was only in 1959 that he relinquished his post as Treasurer Cavan County Board after 56 years distinguished service to the GAA in Cavan Ulster and Ireland-33 of them as Treasurer. Paddy was a member of the GAA from the start in 1884 and played with Drumlane Son’s of O Connell. He was one of the four people who reformed the GAA in Cavan and Ulster at two meetings in the Temperance Hall in March and May of 1903 the others were Joe Smith the Courthouse John O Hanlon Managing Director of the Anglo Celt and Andy McEntee Sport’s Editor of the Anglo Celt and ‘The Breffni Bar’ 57 Main Street Cavan. Paddy Reilly took over the position of Secretary and the following year he was also Cavan’s representative on the Ulster Council of the GAA. He played a pivotal role in the establishment and purchase of Breffni Park in 1923 and the development of the grounds with the addition of further land in 1952. He was Chairman of the Cavan Camogie Board for a number of years and did much to establish the game in areas where hockey was the first choice for girl’s. He was known to be extremely shrewd and stretched every penny to the limit. He personally took charge of the provision of footballs in Breffni Park for all games and it was only in recent years that the winners of major championships were allowed to take the new ball home. Jack McConnell and Sons took care of the equipment making sure that each ball was pumped laced and patched. Paddy then took off with the two balls under his arm to Breffni Park always on time he was meticulous in all her undertook and was never late. He saw Cavan win 4 All Irelands in Croke Park during his tenure and was unlucky to be the one major officer left out of the travelling party to the 1947 Polo Ground’s Final when Cavan beat Kerry in the All Ireland Final 2-11 to 2-7. There was a capacity crowd in attendance for the removal and funeral with Cavan footballers from 1933-1936 taking turns to carry the coffin which was draped in the Cavan colours. Father ABC McGrath was the chief celebrant of the funeral Mass with burial later following an oration over the grave by the Chairman of Cavan County Board TP O Reilly in Cullies cemetery. Paddy O Reilly Athbara House is survived by his wife Mary Josephine nee Smith sons Tony in Crydon England and Dr Sean in London daughters Moira Seery Mullingar Gertie Blacke Thurles Patsy Carolan in Derry and one sister Susan Reilly in America. Among the distinguished attendance was Gerry Arthurs Secretary of Ulster GAA Harry Carey Chairman of Ulster Council Mick Duffy Chairman of the Monaghan County Board GAA Andy J O Brien Treasurer of Ulster Council of the GAA TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board TM Gilroy Vice Chairman Paddy Donohoe Treasurer Peadair Doyle Registrar and TJ O Reilly Chairman Cavan Hurling Board.
Neal Armstrong and David Scott narrowly avert a tragedy as their Gemini 8 Capsule goes into an uncontrollable spin as it successful docks with another space craft which later also went into an uncontrollable spin. The two men were brought safely back to earth being picked up by an American destroyer 3 hours after splash down the Pacific Ocean. The entire flight lasted just 11 hours but was to go on for 71 hours.
Mr and Mrs O Reilly die within hours of one another in Saint Felim’s Hospital after suffering from a bad bout of the prevalent flu. Natives of Corglass Kilnaleck. They are survived by their son Bernard. There was a large and representative attendance at the double funeral from Drumkilly with Father Joe Young officiating. They were buried together in the same grave.
Death of one of Cavan’s most popular and lovable characters Michael ‘Mickey’ Hickey Butlersbridge after a long illness at the age of only 54. Member of the famous Hickey Butcher’s family. They originally came from Mullingar but set up business in Cavan at Bridge Street over 40 years ago. The brothers Michael and Benny are partners in the business and they have recently acquired the most up to date premises in the midlands at Main Street ‘Cara Pharmacy’ where they are carrying on one of the most lucrative trades in the entire country. Mickey was a wonderful character although of delicate health he always seemed to have a smile and a pleasant word for all and knew all his customers by their first name. If Benny was the business man Mickey was the friendly welcoming face of the establishment and was loved and respected by all. He took a leading role in the establishment of the Pavilion Lawn Tennis Club and later the ballroom . He was an outstanding comic and took a leading role in the annual Pavilion Pantomime which ran from 1947-1955. Outstanding tennis and badminton player he won several open championships and was a member of the Pavilion team with the like of Spud Murphy Ina Hickey the leading lady player of her generation Jack Poyntz later Ken Cinnamond who was capped for Ulster Leinster and Ireland. Mickey Hickey is survived by his wife Kathleen 4 young children. He was brother of Patrick Controller Department of Posts and Telegraphs Bernard Cavan Walter Dublin Tom BDS Cavan Joe Aer Lingus sisters Betty and Maggie ‘Hickey’s Confectioners and Tobacconist’s Lower Main Street (Multisound). There was an overflow attendance at the removal and funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Masses on Saint Patrick’s Day Father Joe Dolan Adm celebrated the Solemn High Mass with deacon Father Felim McGovern and sub deacon Father PJ McManus the MC was Father PJ Gargan and Bishop Quinn presided. Father ABC McGrath was on the organ while the choir sang suitable songs of the Saint both in Irish and English finishing with ‘Hail Glorious Saint Patrick’. Father John Maguire celebrated the children’s 10 am Mass with Father PJ McManus CC celebrating the 7:30 as gaeilge.
Father Clear SJ conducts a one day mission for the members of the Children of Mary in the Poor Clare Convent.
Matt and Eilish Connolly buy ‘Jailna’ at Latt for Cavan £5050 former residence of Mr Bonsar CEO Bostick Ireland who are leaving Belturbet while Tom Clarke buys ‘Green Gables’ on the Cathedral Road for a knock down price of £4,000. The Auctioneer for both properties was JC Brady MIAVI Belturbet.
Big surprise as Des Gumley beats the favorite Teddy O Neill Saint Phelim’s Place in a titanic Junior Billiard’s Final before a capacity attendance at Cavan CYMS. The trophy and runner up medal was presented by the Chairman Jimmy McCormack.
Interesting detailed article on the origins and operations of the Holy Rosary Sisters Killeshandra by Sister Mary Eynard. Pictured are Mother M Barnabas Sister Louis Marie and Sister M Martha.
March 26th 1966 Ireland’s first Comprehensive school being built at Cootehill. The frame of the enormous school is all precast cement with beams and flooring of equal size and was complete in a record 18 weeks by Roecrete Swords county Dublin. PG McLoughlin Longford is the contractor while the Architects are Philip N Shaffrey Dublin. It is expected that the school will be ready for occupation by September.
H W ‘Bill’ Flannery MA BCom LLB is appointed to the Board of the Healy Group as Joint Marketing Manager. He is son of Mrs Flannery and the late Dr Flannery Farnham Street and is an accomplished lawn tennis player.
Stradone celebrate one of the great day’s in their illustrious history when they beat Killeshandra 2-4 to 0-4 to win the Intermediate League at Breffni Park. Killeshandra led by 3 points to 1 at half time aided by the strong breeze but after the turn around it was al Stradone. The cup was presented by County Treasurer PC Donohoe to the Stradone captain J Smith amidst unbridled jubilation after the game.
Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College running for Cavan secures second place in the Under 14 NACAI All Ireland Finals in Tullamore while Cavan finished 7th team. The race was run over a fast 1 mile course in boggy underfoot conditions with Frank Brady just being edged out of first place by D O Neill from Kilkenny with C Murphy Clare in 3rd place.
Tributes continue to pour in for Paddy Reilly late Athbara House who was associated with Cavan county Board of the GAA for over 56 years. Phil Lee representing Drumalee said he knew Paddy O Reilly better than anyone bar the Secretary HL Smith and was on committees with him since 1931 when he represented Crubany. Paddy was courageous and straight always leading by example. TM Gilroy worked with him both in Cavan County Council and said that Paddy was always straight shrewd spending the GAA money as if it was his own. He was shy exteriorly by was a man of purpose who always stuck to his guns and was impossible to convince otherwise. He was one of the nation’s great servants to the GAA and men such as Paddy Reilly had built the GAA from ashes to the pre eminence it enjoys today. TP O Reilly served with Paddy as an official on Cavan County Board said that Paddy was involved from the very start in 1884 guiding and playing with Drumlane Sons of O Connell . He was one of the ‘Big Four’ who reorganized the GAA in Cavan and Ulster in 1903. He served Cavan County Board as Secretary Treasurer for 33 years Chairman delegate to Ulster and Central Council. Paddy Reilly for many was the GAA in Cavan. He was generous charitable and good natured belying a tough outer gruff exterior. HL Smith said he knew Paddy Reilly from Athbara all of his life and he was totally centered on the welfare of the Association sometimes to the of his own family which he had to leave in order to devote so much time and effort to the development of Cavan GAA. He took a leading part with his father in re organizing the GAA in 1903 and was instrumental in the purchase and development of Breffni Park in 1923 along with TM Gilroy he was one of the driving forces behind the re development of the Park in 1952 securing more land and installing seating and first class playing area which was then the envy of every county in Ireland.
Sympathy is extended to Paddy Hanley of Highfield Road on the death of his mother Catherine Hanley Ardan Road Tullamore county Offaly. She was a native of Tipperary and sister of Michael Hogan who was shot dead by British troops on Bloody Sunday 1920 and after whom the Hogan Stand in Croke Park is named.
Old folk’s party in the Rival’s Inn with among the attendance being Dr P Power County MOH Dr P Watters Assistant County MOH and Dr N Tierney another Assistant County MOH. Nellie McIntyre Chairman thanked all for coming.
Despite Anselem Lovett’s recent outburst about the danger of rallying over 40 cars are entered for next week’s ‘Circuit of Cavan’ which starts in the Car Park Cavan with a speed trial and ends in Belturbet. A team from Telefis Eireann are entered and the individual entries are a whose who of the outstanding rally drivers north and south of the border.
The Easter Rising of 1916 will be commemorated in Cavan with a long list of events culminating in a monster parade at which Cmdt Jim Scanlon is the chief marshal. Seven bands are already travelling some from Northern Ireland representatives of the NFA GAA Irish Red Cross Old IRA FCA Civil Defence Macra Na Feirme. The parade will travel via Church Street Main Street James Connolly Street Thomas O Rahilly Street via O Donovan Rossa Place to Roger Casement Street and the Courthouse where Cavan native TP McKenna will read the Proclamation. Contributions continue to pour into Mel Keaveney General Secretary of the Golden Jubilee committee with Butlersbridge contributing £8-6-0 Mullagh 8-11-6 Mullahoran £3-5-6 Loughduff £6-10-0 Corlough £3-14-6 and Doobally £8-0-0.
Death of Edward McCormack in Birmingham at the age of 52. Native of Cavan he was formerly resident in Pearse Street. He fought in the World War 2 with the Allied Troops in the British Army. He was brother of Tommy McCormack Tullac Mongan and Jimmy McCormack Saint Mary’s Terrace. Edward is survived by his brothers and sisters. The remains were flown in from England and received at Cavan Cathedral with burial later in Saint Matthew’s cemetery Drumavaddy.
Sympathy is extended to the wife family relatives friends and relations of the late Michael Brady 4 Saint Aidan’s who has died in America. He was extremely popular and well known in Cavan before emigrating some years ago.
Meeting in Cavan’ Ulster Arms with a view to forming an organization to run a co operative farmer’s mart in Cavan is chaired by Tommy Aylmer Superintendent Ballyhaise Agricultural College. Representatives from Cavan Chamber of Commerce in attendance.
N/S Seamus Caffrey and Kay Henry E/W Jim and Mrs Burke.
Terrier dog belonging to the well known Sean O Hare Drumhackelty Butlersbridge has already killed 75 foxes this year which constitutes a new record for the Cavan area.
April 2nd 1966 New three room Crubany School is blessed and opened by Bishop Austin Quinn’ Pictured are Patrick E O Rourke OPW Father Joe Dolan Adm Andy J O Brien Principal Crubany NS Bishop Quinn Brigid Keelan NT P O Sullivan Chief Inspector Department of Education Miss A Scanlan NT D Bradfield Inspector Department of Education.
Poor Clare Convent Cavan the Ulster champions win the All Ireland School’s Public Speaking competition. Pictured are Marita Fitzsimmons Monica Cusack and Lil Kiernan.
Circuit of Cavan Expert Class J Bingham and T Harryman E F Went and PP Gleeson both from Dublin in a Cortina GT1 were runner up. Speed test in Car Park JW Pryce and Des Bartley 2nd Seamus McCabe and J Brady . Cavan Billy Morris in a Fiat 856. Norman Cinnamond came in for a lot of praise for his efficiency and courtesy as Clerk of the Course.
Thousands gather in Dublin’s O Connell Street including 900 survivors of the Easter Rising to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Rising outside Dublin’s GPO where the Tricolor flew in the fresh Easter breeze and the Proclamation was read. President De Velera inspected a guard of honour.
Surgeon PD Maloney teams up with Enda Boland?? Dublin to win the prestigious President’s Surgeon Cullen’s prize at Cavan Bridge Club thus becoming the first Cavan based player to win the competition for a second year. He previously won when partnering Gerry Hunt who is a past President of the Contract Bridge Association of Ireland.
Pictured at the 10th Birthday celebrations for Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne in the Ulster Arms Hotel Father Augustus Leydon Secretary Breege Sheridan Cavan County Librarian Treasurer Alphie Monaghan who gave the key lecture on ‘The Rising and Ulster-Personal Memories’ Father Charles J Travers Vice Chairman and Father Frank McKiernan President Saint Felim’s College the Editor of the Bhreifne Journal.
19 year old Willie Agnew is signed as a goalkeeper by Irish League Club and will commence training with his new club on May 1st 1966. Willie is a former member of Killeevan Sarsfield’s GFC and is presently playing with the local club Clones United. He is third in a family of 8 and is son of Mr and Mrs John Agnew Newbliss county Monaghan. Meanwhile Paddy Lyons who has the unique distinction of playing for Cavan in all grades Junior Under 21 and Senior football as well as senior hurling along with top inside forward Tommy Dickie Smith journey to Oriel Park on Sunday when they will have a trial for Dundalk in their League of Ireland clash against Longford Town.
Doctor Matthew B McCann formerly of the Celine Upper Main Street dies at Sheffield Royal Infirmary at the age of 56 he was only son of the late Mr and Mrs Terence McCann ‘Celine’ Cavan who were well known merchant’s and shopkeeper’s in the town up to twenty years ago. Matty as he was known to his friends was a very well known popular young man in Cavan being particularly friendly with the Smyth’s McEntee’s and Sullivan’s who all lived in Upper Main Street. He was educated at Drumcrave Saint Patrick’s College and The College of Surgeons in Dublin. He spent many days camping at Killykeen and fishing on the River Erne. He was a very keen motor cyclist and along with Jimmy McEntee and Mick Smyth travelled to Dublin for all the big GAA and soccer matches. They attended the Eucharistic Congress in 1932 and witnessed the huge crowds in the Phoenix Park with John McCormack singing ‘Panis Angelicus’. Over 20,000 priests later celebrated Mass on O Connell Bridge to mark 1900 years of Christianity in Ireland. Dr Matty McCann is survived by his sisters and was buried in Manton cemetery after Requiem Mass in Saint Mary’s Church Worksop.
Death of Alice Kelly wife of John Kelly Ricehill. She was highly popular and was a very charitable decent religious woman well known for her piety and goodness and generosity to the poor and those less well off in the community. She was mother of Sister Dr M Patricia Medical Missionaries of Mary Drogheda. She is survived by her husband John former official with Cavan County Council 3 daughters Sister Patricia Eilish Coffey Mary O Reilly USA and one son Sean in Shercock. Reverend Larry Corr CC Drumcor assisted by Father Micheal Kelly Bailieboro officiated at the funeral in Saint Patrick’ s church Drumcor followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs J McCusker Saint Patrick’s Terrace on the death of her mother Mrs Mary Lewis who lived with her for over 10 years. She was originally from Edenderry but emigrated some years ago to the USA. She returned from America after the death of her husband 10 years ago and came to live in Cavan where she was deservedly popular with all the neighbours and friends in Swellan and throughout the town. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Killygarry cemetery.
New photographic society formed in Cavan following well attended enthusiastic meeting in the Ulster Arms pictured are the Treasurer Kevin Kilduff Bob Henderson Chairman Mrs JH Farris Vice Chairman D Bradfield Highfield Road Secretary. Committee Patsy McConnell Tadhg Connolly VC Cole Matty Connolly and James Logue.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce announce that shops in Cavan will remain open all day on Holy Thursday but the majority of them will remain closed on Good Friday.
April 9th 1966 Cavan Shamrock’s take on Darver United in the second leg of the inter town’s cup at Tierquin with a goal lead from their first leg tie at Readypenny. The kick off will take place at 5 pm as the club are taking part in the Easter Rising Golden Jubilee parade and are asked to assemble at Cootehill Road before parading around the town to the Courthouse.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the 10 am Maundy Thursday Mass in the Cathedral where the oils for the Diocese were blessed and distributed. He was assisted by Father James Carroll and Father PV Mallon both Saint Patrick’s College. Father Joe Dolan Adm assisted by Father PJ Brady Saint Patrick’s College celebrated the Mass of the Last Supper at 6 pm while Father PJ Gargan was the MC. Good Friday Mass was celebrated by Father Bob McCabe President Saint Patrick’s College assisted by Fathers Sean O Reilly and Benny Maguire Saint Pat’s with the MC being Father Augustine Leydon. The Passion was chanted by Fathers ABC McGrath Felim McGovern and Torlac O Reilly. Paddy Lyons Peter McGinnity and D Mulligan read the passages from the Old Testament. Vigil Mass celebrated by Father Joe Dolan Adm assisted by Fathers Benny Maguire Torlac O Reilly and PJ Gargan MC. Bishop Austin Quinn presided. Lessons from the Old Testament were read by George V Maloney Junior Anselem Lovett and Joe Connolly all membes of the Cathedral Choir. Father ABC McGrath celebrated the 8 and children’s 10 Mass with Father John Maguire celebrating the 11:30 Mass on Easter Sunday.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Phelim’s Hospital returns thanks to the Top’s of Breffni winners Cavan Red Cross and the Vale Dramatic Society for their 3 act comedy ‘The Swan Song’ much appreciated by the patients and staff over the Easter Holiday.
Death of Martin Spellman Connolly Street a native of Cloone Lough Gowna. He came to live in Cavan some years ago and was deservedly popular with neighbours and all who knew him. He is survived by his sisters nephews nieces and a wide circle of friends. There was a representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Lough Gowna cemetery.
Most lots sell at satisfactory prices similar to the March fair at Cavan Easter fair where there was a good supply and keen demand.
President De Velera represents the nation at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the 1916 Rising held at the GPO Dublin. Just over 900 survivors of the Rising were in attendance to witness the national flag being raised over the GPO the reading of the 1916 Proclamation. Troops stood to attention and the Aer Corps stages a fly past in salute to those who gave their lives for Irish freedom fifty years ago.
John M Fitzpatrick son of Peter County Registrar and Rose nee Taggart formerly coach builders at 57 Church Street Cavan qualifies as a Solicitor following his final exams at the Incorporated Law Society. He lives at ‘Villa Marie’ Cootehill and was educated at Saint Michael’s school Saint McCartan’s and UCD before going on to do his finals at the Incorporated Law Society. He served his time with his uncle Tom Fitzpatrick TD Solicitor Farnham Street Cavan.
The very popular Maura Galligan is selling her home on the Cathedral Road and will leave Cavan to live in Dublin. She is widow of the legendary Michael J Mick Galligan former General Manager of Providers and she herself ran an extensive school supply business in a small shop in the house they lived in at Connolly Street Cavan. Con P Smith is the auctioneer and Tom Fitzpatrick TD has carriage of sale.
The Easter Rising of 1916. People all over the world pay tribute to the ‘Triumph of Failure’ on the 50th Anniversary of the Easter Rising April 30th 1916. The signatories of the Proclamation are pen pictured in this week’s Celt in an amazing 6 page feature which receives wall to wall coverage from traders in Cavan town. Padraig Pearse 1879-1916 whose father was an English Sculpture and mother from county Meath was an Irish teacher in Saint Enda’s Rathfarnham and was Commander in Chief of the Army of the Irish Republic as well as President of the Provisional Government. He embraced death with great dignity and courage and was executed at dawn on May 3rd 1916. James Connolly 1868-1916 was Secretary General of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions. He emigrated to the USA in 1903 but returned to Ireland in 1910. He was executed although very badly wounded at Kilmainham Jail on the 12th May 1916. His execution is remembered in song ‘James Connolly The Irish Rebel’. Thomas James Clarke 1857-1916 Treasurer of the Supreme Council of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and was born in the Isle of Wight. His mother was from Leitrim and his father from Tipperary. His early life was spent in Dungannon. He ran a Newsagency and tobacconist at 75A Parnell Square. He was executed at dawn with Padraig Pearse on the 3rd May 1916 at Kilmainham jail in Dublin. Joseph Mary Plunkett 1887-1916 Was a man of frail constitution but a brilliant mind accomplished author and poet ‘I see his blood upon the Rose’ left his sick bed to join his colleagues in the General Post Office. He married his sweetheart Grace Gifford hours before his execution on May 4th 1916 at Kilmainham jail. It was later said that Plunkett had the best military brain of all of the leaders of the revolution. Thomas McDonagh 1878-1916 was born in Cloughjordan county Tipperary and was Director of Training of the Irish Volunteers. He was executed at dawn on May 3rd 1916 at Kilmainham jail. Sean MacDiarmada 1886-1916 Secretary of the Supreme Council of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and was one of the founders of the Irish Volunteers in 1913. He too was executed at dawn on May 3rd 1916 at Kilmainham jail Dublin. Eamonn Ceannt 1881-1916 Commander of the 4th Battalion Irish Volunteers. He taught Irish to Gaelic League students. Outstanding Uileann Piper he played the pipes for Pope Pius X on a pilgrimage to Rome. Before he died he wrote a number of letters to his wife and 10 year old son. He was executed at dawn on May 8th 1916 at Kilmainham Jail Dublin.
Cavan town will celebrate the Easter Rising with a festival lasting from the 12th to the 17th of April 1966. The week commences with a GAA night at which there will be a national ballad contest in the Town Hall where admission is 2/6. On Wednesday the students of Loreto College will hold and Irish verse speaking concert and Father Charles Travers Vice President Saint Patrick’s College will lecture on the Easter Rising with special reference to Sean Mac Diaramada. The evening will finish with Saint Patrick’s College Cavan Choir singing ‘Songs of the Easter Rising 1916. Subscriptions are voluntary. On Thursday the Coalisland players present a Pageant of The Easter Rising followed by a variety concert featuring Bridie Sweeney star of Dinjo’s ‘Take The Floor’ a comedian and compeer and featuring the James Daly Trio Ceilidhe Band Bridie O Neill ballad singer and Eddie Norris Seamus Bradley Peter Sherry and Frank O Neill all from Coalisland. Admission is 5/- and booking at the Regal is advisable. Saturday is children’s day. Parade of children with concert and Irish dancing at the Courthouse. Sunday 17th of April Big parade with more than 10 bands to participate making its way from Cathedral Road up Sean MacDiarmada Street Pearse Street James Connolly Street O O Rahilly Street O Donovan Rossa Place and back to Courthouse via Casement Street where TP McKenna the well known Cavan born actor will read the Proclamation. Pontifical High Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim at 12 am with all seats in the VIP section reserved for organizations of church and state. All houses shops and streets are decorated in the national colours.
Sudden and unexpected death of Padraig Conaty Killynebber at the age of 16. He was son of Mr and Mrs Paul Conaty who have the sympathy of the community. He was ill for only a short time and was an outstanding footballer in Saint Patrick’s College being a member of the Rannafast Cup team. He was the second eldest of the family and is survived by his parents 4 sisters and 3 sisters. Students from Saint Pat’s formed a guard of honour at the removal from the Cathedral with his team mates walking on both sides of the hearse. Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry was packed to capacity for the funeral Mass with burial later in the adjoining cemetery. Six of his team mates carried the coffin to its final resting place. Father PJ McManus assisted by Father Paddy Morris Chairman of the Minor Board of Cavan GAA and Father Bob McCabe President and many of the priests attached to Saint Patrick’s College.
Death of Michael Marks Connolly Street a member of an old and distinguished Cavan family at Saint Felim’s Hospital. He was one of the leading members of the Holy Family Confraternity both in the new and old Cathedral. Funeral was large and well attended from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery . He is survived by his relatives friends and neighbours.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Annie McEneaney and Mrs Kelly.
Belder Pratt shows his class by winning the Novice’s Cup Clay Pigeon title at the highly competitive meeting at Butlersbridge.
April 16th 1966 Hundreds of people line the streets of Ballinagh to pay tribute to the Irish Volunteers and the 1916 Rising. Wreaths were laid at the graves of Cmdt Tom Fitzpatrick and Cmdt Tom Sheridan where a decade of the rosary was recited by Father Michael Gilbride and the Proclamation was read by Cmdt Sean Sheridan a brother of the slain Cmdt Tom Sheridan and a past pupil of Saint Enda’s Rathfarnham where Padraic Pearse was a teacher. Later an address on the Easter Rising 1916 was given by Father Charles J Travers Saint Patrick’s College Vice President.
Death of Brigid O Reilly 16 Main Street at the age of 96. She was Cavan’s oldest surviving person and was sister of the well known Con O Reilly Merchant and Vintner Main Street. She is survived by her nephews and nieces. The funeral from the Cathedral was large and representative with burial later in Coronea cemetery.
Death of the well known Joe McKiernan proprietor of the ‘Shamrock Hotel’ on Sunday at the age of 89. Up to a few years ago he was a well known pig dealer in Cavan and the surrounding counties where he was well known for his integrity and loyalty. He was a member of Cavan UDC for many years and served the people of the town with distinction. He was also a member of the Old Cavan Agri Society and Cavan Agricultural Show Society who held their annual show on the first Wednesday of September each year from 1901-1960. Joe McKiernan is survived by his nephews and nieces. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Potahee.
Death of Bernard Lee farmer Drumalee. He was very well known in the area and a member of the old Drumcrave Fife and Drum band as well as being involved in the formation of Drumalee GFC after his playing days with Behey Benburb’s. He was a great supporter of the County senior team and never missed a game in Breffni or Croke Park. He was predeceased by his wife some years ago and is survived by a large grown up family of sons and daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Welfare committee under the chairmanship of Nellie McIntyre hold another old folks party in the Town Hall where many of the guests are patients in Saint Felim’s Hospital. Tea dancing games and community singing with many local artistes in attendance. The next party is on Tuesday the 24th May 1966.
The Captain’s Tommy McCormick’s prize is won at Cavan Bridge Club N/S Cyril and Gwyen Arnold E/W Gerry Hunt and Surgeon PD Maloney.
The Rival’s Inn Ladie’s Dart team are seeking opposition to play all over the county on a home and away league basis.
Eddie Brady son of Mrs Brady and the late Edward Brady Cortubber Cavan and former Town Clerk of Cavan Urban District Council will be ordained a priest at the Augustinian College of Philosophy of the White Fathers in Blacklion on June 30th 1966.
April 23rd 1966 The statue of Lord Farnham in front of the Protestant Hall is daubed in paint on Monday night much to the disgust of all the right thinking locals at this sensitive time as Cavan celebrates the Golden Jubilee of the Easter Rising. Tom Fitzpatrick leads the Urban Council in roundly condemning this act of thuggery an affront to the Protestant population of the town. Timmy Murphy Fianna Fail Joe McGovern Clann Na Poblachta JP Walsh Independent and Johnny O Rourke Labour are the others to speak in condemnation of an act of blackguardism as Cavan celebrates the Golden Jubilee of the 1916 Rising.
Thousands attend the huge parade and ceremonies to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Easter Rising in Cavan town. An FCA colour party led the parade followed by the FCA Pipe Band and a huge contingent of local FCA branches from all over county Cavan. Saint Mary’s Brass and Reed Band Kingscourt led the Veterans of the War of Independence and Units of Cavan Old IRA. The Steadfast Brass and Reed Band from Carrickmacross followed playing rousing Irish airs followed by the Cavan Boy Scout’s Accordion Band and full assembly of the local Boy Scout’s troop led by Scoutmaster John Donohoe and Father Torlac O Reilly the Chaplain. There were followed by members of the staff of Cavan County Council and Cavan UDC Saint Patrick’s Brass Band from Bunnoe GAA clubs from all over county Cavan with officers of Cavan County Board led by TP O Reilly. There were followed by the De La Salle School Band Cavan and the students from all the local schools including Saint Patrick’ s College Loreto Poor Clare’s Secondary and Primary Drumcrave Farnham Butlersbridge Killygarry Crubany and . They were followed by groups from the ICA Muintir Na Tire Cavan NFA and Macra Na Feirme. At the Courthouse Captain J Fay was in charge of the Cavan Old IRA while Father Charles J Travers Saint Patrick’s College was an excellent MC and Mullagh native and well known international actor of stage and screen TP McKenna read the Easter 1916 Proclamation. Great credit is due for the outstanding success of the parade to Chief Marshal Cmdt Jim Scanlon who kept the parade moving with military precision adding to the enjoyment in dry fine weather. The forecourt and Memorial Statue to the dead of 1916 and other conflicts was floodlit all week.
Cavan Shamrock’s in listless performance in quarter final of the Inter Town’s Cup which they led Darver United 1-0 from the first leg are decisively beaten by the visitors 3-1 I the late kick off at Tierquin. Gerry Egan Dessie Maguire and the Lyons brothers were in fine form in defence but Darver were by far the more positive side and goals J Dorrigan Dolan and Morgan to lead 3-0 in the tie. Andy McGahon and Dickie Smith were the only two forwards to come out of this debacle with their reputations intact but the Cavan forwards were continually frustrated by the brilliance of Andrew Maguire in the Darver goals. J Dorrigan T Dolan K Morgan and A Maguire secured an unlikely victory for the Readypenny Dundalk men who now go into the draw for the semi final of the inaugural competition.
Death of John Burns Lake View Terrace. Old respected resident. He worked with Cavan UDC for a number of years before going to work with Paddy Elliott in the construction business specializing in building churches mostly in the Sligo area. He was deeply religious and an old enthusiastic member of the Holy Family Confraternity. He was a great Gael and seldom missed a game in Breffni Park supporting Cavan Crubany later Cavan Harps and in recent times Cavan Gaels attending the victorious County Final of 1965, There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Cavan Bridge Owen McGovern and Dr Martin E/W Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Commemoration Committee Cavan Sinn Fein Roger Casement Branch Cavan will meet in Matt Fay’s Upper Main Street on Monday 25th April 1966.
Cavan CYMS Billiard’s Tournament Jim Fay beat Paddy O Reilly Gene McCusker beat Tommy McKiernan.
Sudden death of one of Cavan’s most popular characters Barney Higgins Drumalee at the age of only 52 while walking from his home in Drumalee back into the town on Monday night last. He was a Linotype operator in the Anglo Celt and was known for the excellence of his work and his punctuality, never ever being late for work. His dedication to his work and to the welfare of his colleagues was legendary and he was most dependable and industrious never missing a tight deadline even if it meant at times working late into the night. Predeceased by his wife in 1949 he is survived by his daughter Mary sister Mollie Drumalee and nephew Tony Cock Hill. Barney was a member of an old respected Cavan family well known in Cavan and surrounding areas. He was predeceased by his elder brother Jim well known painter and decorator just three months ago. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal from the Surgical Hospital to the Cathedral and the funeral which took place to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. His colleagues in the Anglo Celt walked on both sides of the hearse and carried his remains to their final resting place while Drumalee GFC of which Barney was in turn Secretary Chairman and County Board Representative formed a guard of honour. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated at both the removal and funeral.
Cavan Red Cross Smith’s Garage Kingscourt and Cootehill qualify for the semi finals of the Top’s of Breffni at packed concerts in titanic battles in the Town Hall.
More celebrations of the Easter Rising of 1916 in Ballyhaise on April 30th the exact date of the Rising according to the Correspondent. John Tully TD gave the oration after Mass was celebrated in Irish by Father Thomas Woods CC. The parade was led Saint Mary’s Band and the Proclamation was read by Father Nicholas J Comey PP.
April 30th 1966 Sean Johnston seven year old son of well known Cavan referee John and Mrs Johnston 10 Wolfe Tone Street drowns within 100 yards of his home while playing on the banks of the Kinnypottle adjacent to Cavan Bus Office. The river was in full flood at the time. Full scale search mounted by Cavan Fire Brigade and local volunteers and the body was recovered about 7 o clock in the evening by Edward Clancy John Little and Eamonn Donohoe from Bridge Street who had been par of the search party all day. The body was removed by ambulance for a post mortem at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital. He was the second youngest child of John and Mrs Johnston Wolfe Tone Street. His school friends from the De La Salle School carrying floral tributes marched on both sides of the hearse at the removal and funeral with Mass of the Angels celebrated by Father ABC McGrath. All businesses in the town drawing their blinds and closed as the cortege mage its way from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Andy Gilchreest is pictured with the specimen 7 lbs 2 ozs brown trout which he landed while fishing on Lough Sheelin. Andy who is married to Vera Brady the well known proprietor of the fashion empire was fly fishing with a green olive.
Sean McManus the Central Café is pictured just prior to take off on a whistle stop tour of the USA with the Savoy Swing Seven Showband from Carrick on Shannon. In the next three weeks the Band will play venues in New York Boston Chicago. Sean was chosen by the band because of his expertise on Irish ballads and big band sounds.
Killygarry GFC make their official debut when they comprehensively defeat Cavan Gaels 0-11 to 0-2 in the Cavan Junior League at Narrack’s pitch just behind the bar at Tierquin. Very wet sub standard sticky and hilly the conditions were desperate and the hilly up and down nature of the terrain made good football impossible. The home team adopted much better but event the Killygarry forwards who insisted on shooting for goal were foiled by the ball on the way to the net getting stuck in the mud. The Killygarry defence were just magnificent and only conceded two points in the entire hour. Scorers for Killygarry France Galligan 0-4 PJ Galligan 0-3 Niall O Brien 0-2 Packy McGovern and Sean Smith 0-1 each. The Gael’s replied per Michael Galligan and Tommy Smith 0-1 each. Killygarry Seamus McGovern P Reilly M Galligan Michael McGovern Vinnie Smith Mal Reilly Paddy Lynch PJ Galligan P ?? Sean Smith F Galligan Niall O Brien J Lynch Dessie Agnew and Oliver Crowe. Cavan Gael’s Oliver Cassidy John Scott Oliver ‘Myles’ Crowe Richard Cassidy Oliver Galligan Gerry Carroll Oliver Malone Brendan Keaney Sean Galligan Micheal Galligan Tommy Smith P Smith Tony Dunne Noel Elliott and Michael Walsh. Referee Packy Newman.
Longford win their first ever National League Home title when they defeated the All Ireland champions in a titanic see saw battle at Croke Park 0-9 to 0-8. They will now play New York in Croke Park next October in the final proper. Among the heroes for Longford were former Cavan Gael’s star Larry Gillen and sharp shooter Bobby Burns who scored 0-8 of the Longford total scoring the winning point 11 minutes from the end of the game. He had chances to increase the lead but seemed overcome by nerves as the game drew to a close. The players were mobbed by jubilant supporters at the end of a historic hour but all home coming celebrations in Longford were postponed due to the death of Bishop McNamee Ardagh and Clonmacnoise. The team were coached and trained by Cavan All Ireland footballer Mick Higgins.
May 7th 1966 Maurice Coyle from Castleblayney is appointed Manager of Berney Mastervision replacing the very popular Sean Galligan who is going to Bray to start his own business. Maurice was formerly Manager of GUS in Dun Laoghaire.
Susan Smith five year old daughter of John and Teresa Smith 3 Breffni Terrace suing by her father John Smith is awarded £500 damages and costs against Teresa Brady Graddam Crosserlough arising out of an accident where then two year old Susan was knocked down while crossing the road at Connolly Street at lunch time on November 5th 1963.
Benny Cafferty after missing six consecutive meetings of Cavan UDC loses his seat. Tom Fitzpatrick said he talked to Benny about the matter and he was unaware of any suspension being imposed for not attendance as he was a commercial traveler with McCarren’s Bacon Company Cavan and was out of town most of the week. The County Manager said that the Council could suspend him and at a later date in due of the circumstances co opt him back on to the Council. During the same meeting Johnny O Rourke brought up the fact that Cavan Red Cross were being charged £1 per meeting of the Old Folk’s Club and he proposed that this charge be Nil and all heating and lighting expenses be borne by the Council Johnny Murray seconded.
Cavan Red Cross win the second ever ‘Tops of Breffni’ competition in the Town Hall with Sergeant Peter Coogan the producer of a show that had everything by way of music comedy and glamour. Tom Clarke MD Tractamotors is seen presenting their trophy while Con P Smith travelled from Dublin to present the overall awards. Vernon Hayden the well known star of screen and radio was the Adjudicator. Dr Dominic McCabe Cavan Shamrock’s was the leading compeer. Nuala Bornemann best female artist . Seamus Rudden of the ‘Provincial’s’ accepted the award as the best Group. Mel Doherty representing Smith’s was presented with the Best Sketch award. Vera Sherlock nee Brady Town Hall Street accepted the trophy on behalf of Kingscourt runners up . Ann McKiernan Smith’s best singer. Tom Dowd representing Crosserlough best Rural Group Padraic McNally Cootehill best male artist. Pat O Reilly Kingscourt best comedian.
Death of Margaret Heslin Coleman Road at the age of 88. She was a very well known shopkeeper at Kelly’s Terrace operating a bread confectionery and general grocery shop until late each evening . On her retirement she sold the premises to her neighbour John McGinnity who established McGinnity Travel on these premises. She was deeply religious and extremely good and charitable to the poor and destitute in the community. She is survived by her sister Mary Ann Heslin Coleman Road. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in the Heslin plot in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ McManus CC officiated.
Cavan CYMS beat Clones 4-1 in senior billiard’s challenge at the Hut in Cavan. HP Doyle beat James Kierans Mickey Breslin beat Andrew McCaffrey Gene McCusker beat Tony Dunwoody Paddy O Reilly beat John Boylan Benny Cafferty lost to James Elliott.
Michael Smith from Cashel Ballinagh recently returned from Canada buys O Rourke’s of the Market Square for £5,500 at public auction held in the Farnham Hotel. Murphy/Quinn were the auctioneer and George V Maloney had carriage of sale.
Michael Flanagan Kilnaleck buys 79 Church Street Cavan for a sum of £3,125. Eamonn English Eustace Street Dublin had carriage of sale and Murphy Quinn and Company were the auctioneers.
Cavan Guild ICA travel to Portadown as guest of the local Women’s Institution. Cavan Choir entertained the hosts who also viewed the film show of the recent Country Women of the World Congress held in Dublin which was shown and commentated by Phyllis Farris. Portadown Institution will travel to Cavan later in the year.
Garda Inspector Jim McNally catches the best fish of the year to date on Lough Sheelin a specimen brown trout weighing 7 lbs.
Cavan Motor Club hold their Motor Rally starting in Oldcastle and finishing in the beautiful grounds of the newly opened Sheelin Shamrock Hotel. Sponsored by Double Diamond the course was 70 miles and 30 cars took part in the rally. 1st JJ Kiernan and W Bell in a Fiat 850 2nd Willie McCormack and D O Brien in a Morris Mini 3rd T Fox and Peter McGinnity in an Anglia. The Expert Class was won by J McNamara and B Cusack in a Cortina. It was later announced that the Royal Irish Automobile Club had officially appointed Paddy Hanley from Highfield Road and Treasurer of Cavan Motor Club a Steward of the Royal Irish Automobile Club.
County Cavan Lawn Tennis Club Farnham Street is now in operation for the Summer season and Secretary George Fairbrother invites old and new members to join this once exclusive club.
Queen of the May the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God is remembered and honored in the working class areas of the town notable River Street Wolfe Tone Street College Street and the older established Terrace Houses as residents decorated their homes with flowers in welcome to the month of May.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Felim’s Hospital returns thanks to the individuals and groups who entertained the patients over the Easter period. Cavan Shamrock’s and Cootehill Musical Society Tops of Breffni troops.
Social and presentation to Sean Galligan who is leaving Cavan for Bray in the Ulster Arms Hotel on Tuesday the 17th of May 1966. Tickets available from Paddy Conaty Chairman Cavan Gaels TM Gilroy Vice Chairman Coleman Road Timmy Murphy College Street Maurice Brady Treasurer and Tommy Hughes Saint Patrick’s Terrace.
All Banks on both sides of the border are closed after a strike was called by the Irish Bank Official Association. Over 7,810 officials are expected to be on strike for a protracted period as the sides in the dispute have so far failed to come to the negotiation table.
May 14th 1966 Jack Gray from Farnham retires after 45 years loyal and dedicated service to McCarren and Company. He is the recipient of a presentation of a wallet of notes from the management presented by Tom McCarren CEO and later at a social in the ‘Rival’s Inn’ Jack receives a further presentation from his colleagues pictured Paddy Kane Larry Brady Joey Brady Peter Clarke James Meehan Jack Gray John O Rourke UDC who made the presentation Paddy O Reilly ‘Rock and Roll’ Michael Jermyn Tommy Sharkey Jackie Agnew and Paddy ‘Bap’ Graham.
Death of Mary Ann Whelan Mohill county Leitrim at the age of 92. She was mother of Brigid Ann Whelan the O/C and officer in command of Cumainn Na Mbhan in South Leitrim and her family were closely identified with the struggle for Independence. She was daughter of the famous Patrick Ellis who took a prominent part in the activities of the Land League and was later jailed in Armagh prison. Five of her sons took an active part in the struggle4 for Independence and she herself was a personal friend and secretary to Brigadier Sean Mitchell and their home was constantly raided by the forces of the Crown during their long period of occupation. She is survived by her sons Thomas F Galway Paddy Dublin Michael Clonmel Gerry Cootehill Matthew New Haven Jim New York Mary MPSI Cavan Brigid Ann Kathleen and Eileen al of Whelan’s Fancy Gods and Stationer’s Church Street and 25 grandchildren. Funeral and burial in Mohill county Leitrim.
Death of Mary Graham Upper Main Street at a young age in England. She was a native of Alackan and wife of expert craftsman Tommy Graham. She is survived by her daughters Hillary Joyce ??. There was a large and representative attendance at the her funeral from Saint John’s Cavan Parish Church with Rev Archdeacon Shire officiating with burial in the New cemetery Dublin Road.
Peter McCaffrey Paddy Graham and Charlie McCaffrey set new records for local anglers when they take 22 pike from 1-7 lbs at Cloverhill in one day and over 3 days fishing at the same spot catch 54 pike all in the 1-7 lbs bracket.
May 28th 1966 New sewerage scheme approved by Cavan County Council for Cavan urban and rural area by 19 votes to 4 with country cousins very vociferous in their opposition. Dermot McCarthy County Manager points out that the entire scheme will cost £105,000 of which £30,000 is being allocated to the rural scheme in Cavan urban area. A 60% grant is available from the Department of Local Government and Dermot estimates that the scheme will cost the County Council no more than a penny in the £1 on the rates.
Presentation in the Ulster Arms to John Beatty who is retiring as chief executive officer Cavan Agricultural Society from the Pedigree breeders association. The presentation was made by Tommy Aylmer Superintendent Ballyhaise Agricultural College. Mr Beatty was presented with an inscribed clock while Mrs Beatty was presented with two silver candlesticks.
Fidelma O Brien daughter of Andy and Mollie O Brien Crubany is pictured presenting a bouquet of flowers to the charming Mrs TF O Higgins following the huge Fine Gael Presidential rally in the Market Square. Later Maura Baxter Chair of the organizing committee presented Mrs O Higgins with a silver tray and Waterford Glass. Her husband Tom O Higgins TD SC is reported as running neck and neck with President De Velera for the position of President of Ireland for the next 7 years.
Pictured at the presentation in the Farnham Hotel to Sean Galligan former Secretary of Cavan Gael’s who is leaving Cavan to open a business in Bray are Jim McDonnell Captain Tom M Gilroy Vice Chairman Paddy Conaty Chairman who made the presentation to the very popular Sean Eugene Monaghan Tommy Hughes Joint Treasurer and Maurice Brady Joint Treasurer.
Hugh Gough Secretary of the Cavan Tourist Association presents Stephen Burrows from Solihull Warwickshire with his prize for the heaviest fish caught in Cavan during the 1965 season. Pictured are Miss Flynn Manageress Farnham Hotel Hugh Gough and M Satchelton Secretary of the Red Lion Angling Club who organized the tour in conjunction with McGinnity Travel Cavan. The entire party delighted with the fishing and hospitality accorded to them are returning to Cavan for another holiday in the autumn.
Sean McCormack who some years ago purchased the famous ‘Commercial Bar’ from Pat ‘Stick’ Donohoe is selling the premises at public auction in the Farham Hotel on Tuesday 31st May at 3 pm.
Cavan branch of the Children of Mary are pictured leading the weekly procession at Our Lady’s Shrine in Knock.
Cavan qualify to meet Sligo in the Wembley Final in London at Whit following their surprise 2-13 to 0-10 win over Down at Carrickmacross. Cavan led by 1-6 to 0-6 at the interval. Unforgettable performance of Charlie Gallagher who scored an amazing 2-10 of the Cavan total. Cavan laid the foundation for this outstanding win on a very solid defence with Ray Carolan having the game of his life at centre half back blotting out in turn James McCartan Sean O Neill and George Glynn. Matt McHugh was brilliant in the Cavan goals making a series of terrific saves from a much vaunted Down attack and got very good cover from Gabriel Kelly Tony Morris. Tom Lynch and Peter Pritchard gave Cavan a mid field advantage al through, Philip Murray John Nallen and the hard working John Joe O Reilly were wonderful support for the dazzling Charlie Gallagher. Cavan will now play Sligo at Wembley Stadium London on Saturday 28th May 1966. John McGinnity is running a special chartered flight on a Boeing Jet departing Dublin at 5:05 and landing in Heathrow at 5:50 pm on Friday the flight will return from London on Monday departing at 7:15 and arriving in Dublin at 8:45. Special reduced rates for groups from McGinnity’s Travel Agency Cavan Phone 40.
Leo McDonald’s prize at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Michael Lyons playing off 24 with 32 nett while the Trader’s prize is won by his father Frank again playing off 24 with a score of 29 nett. The Tractamotor’s Prize is own by D Browne playing off 7 with 28 nett. Ladie’s section winners include Margaret English Kitty Jenkins and Anne Smith.
Gene McCusker wins the coveted Father PJ Gargan Cup at Cavan CYMS beating Jim Fay in the final of the billiard’s competition.
May 21st 1966 Over 1,000 children take part in the annual choral festival at Cavan Cathedral where Father ABC McGrath Director of the Festival was on the organ. Similar festivals have already been held in the Ballinamore Bailieboro and Manorhamilton deaneries all organized by Father McGrath. The Bishop Austin Quinn presided at the Solemn High Mass with Father Felim McGovern celebrant Benny Maguire deacon and Ray Brady sub deacon, the MC was Father Anthony Fay. A special sermon was preached by Father PJ McManus cc. The girls of Saint Clare’s and the Poor Clare Convent sang the Proper of the Mass while the mass choirs sang the common. The auditions were later held in the Poor Clare Convent with Rev Eugene Lewis Ph I WF Saint Augustine’s Seminary Blacklion examiner after which certificates were awarded to the winning individuals and choirs..
Father PJ McManus celebrated the High Mass on the Feast of the Ascension with Fathers Colm Hurley deacon and John Maguire Diocesan examiner sub deacon while the MC was Father PJ Gargan. Father Benny Maguire celebrated the 8 while Father PJ McManus celebrated the 10. The worker’s 7:30 pm Mass was celebrated by Father Joe Dolan.
Death of Patrick Smith 22 Saint Patrick’s Terrace. He formerly resided at Owen Roe and was extremely well known and very popular in his native Cavan. Many of his relatives emigrated to America. For many years Paddy was the very popular and obliging Porter in Cavan’s Ulster Bank. He is survived by his sons and daughters and one brother. here was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Bravendar 7 Saint Mary’s Terrace on the d eath of her sister Nora McGovern in Saint Felim’s Hospital. She had returned home some time ago to live with her sister after a long period in the USA. She is survived by her sister brother and other relatives. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saint’s Patrick and Felim to Potahee cemetery.
May 28th 1966 Seamen’s strike in England causes Prime Minister Harold Wilson to call a state of emergency in mainland Britain with Lord Erskine Governor of Northern Ireland imposing a similar state of emergency in Northern Ireland where all foodstuffs are subject to a maximum selling price.
PJF McDwyer ‘Peter’ President of Saint Patrick’s College Past Pupil’s Union is pictured presenting the PPU Cup for the outstanding athlete at Saint Pat’s annual sports to Pearse Gilroy son of TM an Nellie Gilroy Coleman Road also in picture is Father Bob McCabe President of the college Eamonn Kilkenny best first year and Frank Brady best under 15 athlete in college sports.
Cavan beat Monaghan 7-8 to 0-7 in the Ulster Under 21 semi final in atrocious weather and underfoot conditions at Emmett Park Carrickmacross. Amazing by the photos that this game was allowed to take place as the pitch resembles a bog and we are further informed that a gale force wind and driving rain were the order of the day. Cavan playing against the gale led by 2-3 to 0-5 at halftime. Scorers for Cavan were Fergus McCauley 3-2 P Sharkey 3-0 Sean Carolan 1-1 Steve Duggan and Micheal Cusack 0-2 each and Micheal Greenan Drumalee 0-1.
Saint Patrick’s College Championship 100 yards 1st Joe Hopkins 2nd D S O Reilly 3rd Leo Flynn. 220 yards D O Reilly 2nd Charles O Reilly and 3rd Eamonn Boylan. One Mile Pearse Gilroy 2nd Terry McGovern 3rd Jim Murphy. 440 yards 1st Pearse Gilroy 2nd Charles O Reilly and 3rd Michael McGinnity. Day Student’s 1st Michael Johnston 2nd John Sheridan 3rd Padraic Caffrey. Senior all round cup Pearse Gilroy.
“Dublin Showband Selection will take on a Mighty Avons/Drifters selection at 8 PM in Ballyjamesduff with a dance later in Saint Joseph’s Hall with Larry Cunningham Terry Wogan Joe Dolan Jimmy Magee and former Cavan and Bohemian’s footballer Mick Lynch. All on Whit Monday June 6th 1966.
Capacity crowd at Tierquin Park witness Bohemians youth team beat Cavan Shamrock’s youth’s 6-3 in a fast open skilful game with Bohemian showing their class from the off and despite the heavy conditions gale force wind and the pelting rain Bohemians showed their class with goals in the 8th and 15th minute. With 20 minutes to go Bohemians led Cavan by 5-0 but Dickey Smith the outstanding player on the field scored the breakthrough goal Eamonn O Riordan netted again and Pat Timmons got through for an opportunist goal before Bohemians closed out the match scoring their sixth goal with time almost up. For the game Cavan Shamrock’s published a special souvenir programme. Enda Love the efficient official from Enniskillen inspected the pitch twice for flooding before kick off but due to the sterling work of head ground’s man Ton Doonan who spread copious amounts of sawdust to mop up the water the game went ahead. Best for a very impressive Bohemian’s team were Liam Brady Tommy Quinlan Patrick Conway D Heffernan Noel Berney and P Reid who is a brother of Eileen Reid’s lead singer with the Cadet’s Showband. Gerry Egan who captained the Shamrock’s team Frank Lyons were the stars of a defence who were at sixes and sevens in the early stages but settled to play great football. Dickie Smith the Cavan inside forward was the outstanding player on the field and on this display will be shortly snapped up be a cross channel club Eamonn O Riordan with his height and strength always threatened danger at centre forward and Pat Timmons never gave up trying and was rewarded with a solo goal near the end. Enda Love the well known Enniskillen referee was an excellent official. Scorers for Bohemian’s were D Heffernan 2 N Berney A Greene T Quinlan and P Reid. Scorers for Cavan Shamrock’s Dickie Smith 2 and Pat Timmons. Team PJ Maguire Teddy O Neill Martin Clarke Gerry Egan Frank Lyons Damien Johnston Noel Smith Tommy ‘Dickie’ Smith Eamonn O Riordan John O Neill and Pat Timmons. Sub Gerry Clarke fro Damien Johnstone after 12 minutes due to injury.
Cavan Rangers ‘McCarren’s Factory’ will travel to Clones to play Lisbellaw in the first round of the McCabe Cup in Clones on Friday night while Cavan Shamrock’s take on the favourites Omagh Celtic at Clones next Tuesday night in the same competition.
Bishop Austin Quinn opens the new pre fab extensions at Farnham School pictured are Angela O Connor NT D Bradfield Inspector Department of Education Bishop Austin Quinn and M J ‘Sonny’ Magee Principal.
Sympathy is extended to Seamus White Anglo Celt staff on the death of his mother Brigid White Swill View Letterkenny She was widow of the late David White and is survived by her daughter son Seamus brothers and sisters. Funeral was large and representative from Saint Eunan’s Cathedral Letterkenny to Convoy cemetery.
June 4th 1966 Eamonn De Velera is re elected President of Ireland for a second seven year period by less than 1% of the vote cast securing 558,808 to TF O Higgins’ 548,210 a majority of 10,568. In Cavan Peter McDwyer announced the result as Electorate 34,360 total poll 25,125 spoiled votes 153 total valid poll 24,973 with Eamonn De Velera taking 12,541 to Tom O Higgins’ 12,432 a majority of 109 votes for Eamonn De Velera.
Sheehy Brothers Engineering King Edward Road Bray commence earthmoving operation at the Terry Coyle Park. One of the machines is the biggest in Ireland measuring 30 foot by 11 foot while a tyre for one of the wheels cost £1,200.
Tragic death of Norman Thomas Pratt Toneymore while rotavating a field for George Poyntz Drumheckna Cavan. He was working on a tractor when he leaned back and fell into the rotavator. He was later found by Leslie Poyntz who raised the alarm but Norman was dead on admission to Cavan’s Surgical Hospital. Particularly sad as this was the second accidental death in the family with Willie being accidently shot while shooting with his brothers George and Bob who is married to Valerie McCelland. Norman was 22 year old youngest son of the very popular Willie and Mrs Pratt Kilmore. He was an outstanding member of the very successful Kilmore soccer team. He was employed by his brother George and Agricultural Contractor and was a very hard working loyal pleasant decent young lad. Very well known and extremely popular throughout a wife area his pure blonde hair and handsome tall bearing were striking features of his presence. He was impeccably good mannered and courteous and had a great sense of humour and good fun. He was predeceased by his brother Willie and is survived by his parents brothers Bog George and Eddie who carried the coffin from the Surgical to the hearse and later to his final resting place. The funeral was the saddest most poignant and best attended in the history of Kilmore Cathedral with most of the mourners in floods of tears at the second tragedy to befall the Pratt family in a short space of time. The burial took place in Kilmore church yard.
Sudden death of Father Patrick Ruddy Pastor Saint Anne’s Pensacola Florida at the early age of only 45. He was the eldest of the family of Philip Ruddy ex National Teacher and Mrs Ruddy Bridge Street Cavan who is a former all star footballer with Behey Benburbs Cavan Slashers and Cavan who served for many years as Vice Chairman of Cavan GAA and is a former Chairman of Cavan UDC. Father Ruddy was educated at Coolboyogue where his father Phil was Principal Saint Patrick’s College and Saint Peter’s Wexford where he was ordained in June 1944. His first appointment was to Saint Joseph’s Pensacola and he was later appointed Rector in Saint Anne’s Pensacola Florida. He was due home on holidays to Cavan this Summer. Father Patrick Ruddy is survived by his parents brother Tommy MPSI Cavan sisters Kathleen Sheila Frances and Bernadette.
Distinguished Saint Patrick’s College historian Father Charles J Travers is appointed the new Chairman of Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne at their AGM in the Farnham Arms Hotel Cavan. Doctor FPE Smith Farnham Street is elected Vice Chairman while Father Augustine Leydon will continue as Secretary Brid Sheridan Treasurer and Father Frank McKiernan Ballinamore Editor of the Bhreifne Journal. Sara Cullen Oliver Haslett and Conor Maguire NT Bawnboy were co opted on to the Committee. The annual outing of the Society will take place this year to Dromahaire and Sligo Yeat’s country.
The Navak Showband continue to go from strength t strength in this their first year on the circuit with the announcement that they have secured the resident’s spot in the Olympic Ballroom in Dublin on each Sunday night for the next twelve months. Their new lead singer John Kelly continues to draw the crowds to ballrooms all over Ireland while they will tour Britain in June. Pictured are John Kelly new country and western and baritone sax player Patsy Carroll Liam Cooke Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll Sean McCormack leader Jerry Graham Rick Graham and Bill McCusker.
Belfast Gas Meter Reader’s annul outing takes place to Cavan this year with the large contingent spending freely for goods and services not available in Northern Ireland.
Cavan impressive on small compact fast pitch at Wembley Stadium where they defeated Sligo 3-10 to 1-10 before an attendance of 25,000. Cavan who got off to a flying start with a great goal from Philip ‘Lightening ‘ Murray and just before half time a brace from John Joe O Reilly led Sligo 3-5 to 1-4 at half time. After the game the Cavan team were presented with the O Gorman Cup and replicas presented by Mr Graham a native of Lough Egish Castleblayney and his family the owners of the Gresham in Holloway Road thus becoming the first holders of this magnificent trophy. Cork won the first playing of the O Byrne Cup beating Wexford 2-15 to 3-7 in the hurling curtain raiser. All four teams and their many guests were lavishly entertained at a dinner by the Wembley Stadium Committee On arrival in the capital on Friday night the teams were guests of the Irish Ambassador at a cocktail reception in the Irish Embassy. All four teams stayed in the Atlantic Hotel Lancaster Gate where Seamus Hetherton former Cavan All Ireland footballer 1952 Donal Kelly from Bailieboro Jimmy ‘Inky’ Sheridan former Cavan star footballer and original Secretary of Cavan Gael’s GFC and Brian Sheridan Killeshandra were among the callers to the hotel.
Killygarry defeat near neighbours Drumavaddy 3-7 to 1-7 in a fine sporting game played in ideal conditions at Drumavaddy. Killygarry led by 1-3 to 0-3 at the interval. The turning point came early in the second half with Drumavaddy geeing on top of the visitors forcing a penalty which Seamus McGovern in the Killygarry goal brilliantly saved sending the ball away out the field to man of the match Finbar Reilly who showed his class speed and skill to score a wonder goal for the visitors and swing the game firmly in favour of Killygarry. Later Francie Galligan got straight through the Drumavaddy defence but his thundering shot was saved by the brilliant Clarke in the Drumavaddy goals with the ball going out to John Sheridan who blasted it to the roof of the Drumavaddy net. Finbar Reilly was a revelation at centre half back and likely now to get a call up to the county colours for the Ulster Senior campaign. Seamus McGovern Mal Reilly Michael Galligan Michael McGovern Vincent Smith and P Lynch were all outstanding at the back while Packy McGovern and PJ Galligan gave Killygarry the edge all through at centre field. J Sheridan Dessie Agnew Francie Galligan Niall O Brien and Oliver Crowe were the pick of the attack who came under a lot of pressure from a hard tackling Drumavaddy defence. Scorers for Killygarry Francie Galligan 0-4 John Sheridan 1-1 Oliver Crowe Finbar Reilly 1-0 Niall O Brien 0-2. Mick McCarthy was an excellent referee letting the play flow without any major incident.
Cavan Shamrock’s give their best ever display when holding the favourites Omagh Celtic to a 2-2 draw in the 1st round of the McCabe Cup in Clones. Man of the match was the Shamrock’s goalkeeper Ton Doonan who after conceding 2 early goals stopped a penalty and saved the Shamrock’s on many occasions when their leaky defence let in flying Omagh Celtic forwards right on goal. Doonan was simply unbeatable and on this form will continue to keep Paddy Lyons out of the Shamrock’s team. Omagh led by 1goal to nil at half time but in truth should have been at least six goals up getting trough for the lead goal in the 40th minute. Omagh continued to apply the pressure and after 65 minutes went 2 up but Dickie Smith and Eamonn O Riordan shocked Omagh and left the game at 2-2 all with time almost up and Cavan Shamrocks all over their more illustrious opponents. Ton Doonan was hailed as the hero as he left the field being congratulated by his colleagues and opponents Gene Cullivan and Micheal Smyth with Dessie Maguire and Frank Lyons in support were the pick of the defence while Tommy ‘Dickie ‘ Smith Des Lambert Andy McGahon and Eamon O Riordan came into their own in the second half. Team Ton Doonan Micheal Smyth Gene Cullivan Frank Lyons Dessie Maguire Richard Graham Des Lambert Andy McGahon Eamonn O Riordan Dickie Smith and Gerry Egan. Meanwhile Cavan United ‘Cavan Mineral Waters’ are beaten 4 goals to 2 by Santos Longford in an exciting Breffni Cup game at Tierquin Park. Owen Roe Johnston and PJ Maguire the goal scorers while Eamonn Murray and Hughie Cosgrove were outstanding in defence. The Longford team were just a little more experienced for an outstanding Cavan United. Micheal Smyth from Cavan was the referee who avoided any controversary in a clean sporting encounter.
Father Colm Hurley off 13 with 69 wins the Paul Galligan Past Pupils Union Golf outing at Cavan Golf Club hosted by Saint Pat’s Past Pupil’s Union.. Father Pat Brady (16) was 2nd with 71. Father Bob McCabe Cup for the Best Gross was won by Father Peter Smith and the hidden prizes were won by Rev J Duffy and Rev EP Tully.
Jimmy Magee and Connie Lynch organizers of the Showbiz Charity Football Match in Ballyjamesduff announce that the world famous Artane Boy’s Band will attend.
Death of Margaret Brady at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was wife of the late John Thomas Brady and was originally from Portadown. There was a large attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Edward Smith at the Surgical Hospital Cavan. He was formerly a porter at Cavan Railway Station. He is survived by one sister and brothers. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Check for incomplete print etc.
Bright and warm sunshine brings the crowds flocking to Annagh Lake for the first swimming outing of the year,
June 11th 1966 One of Cavan’s leading personalities Maureen McDonald Church Street who is equally well known in Bridge and Golfing circles qualifies as a Chiropodist taking first place in the finals at the College of Surgical Chiropody. Maureen a native of Dublin was educated at the Dominican Convent Sion Hill Blacrock Loreto Abbey Rathfarnham. She later took a Social Science degree at University College Dublin.
Cavan County Council vote by 14 votes to 5 to sell part of Cavan Railway Station to the Brady family from Cootehill fro a sum of £6,000. The Brady’s intend to convert the station to a cattle mart and further announcements will be made later.
Pictured is PJ Lee joint owner of Lee Brother’s Fishing Tackle Bridge Street with 5 trout caught on Lough Gowna and weighing in total over 16 pounds.
Brian Finlay captain of the Mighty Avons/Drifters Selection is pictured taking on the might of the Jimmy Magee Showband All Stars captained by Jimmy Magee well known Showbiz disc jockey and impresario while Peter Devine an Engineer in Ballyjamesduff and one of the organizers of the very successful showband extravaganza is pictured with fellow Waterford native Brendan Bower of the Royal Showband. The Jimmy Magee All Stars togged in dazzling white drew with their showbiz counterparts 5-7 to 6-4 in an entertaining all star football game full of spill and thrills which the huge crowd rose to cheer every kick of the ball. Liam Campbell RTE gaelic commentator kept the large crowd well informed and entertained with his excellent commentary. The game took place on Monday the 6tth of June 1966 which is supposed to be a good omen for future ventures of this kind. The night finished with a dance in the local Saint Joseph’s Hall where the stars entertained the huge crowd. Jimmy Magee All Stars Mel Austin Casino Showband Ted O Reilly RTE Sports Bill O Donovan Producer Eamonn Andrews Studios Shay O Hara Royal Blues Dermot O Brien former Louth All Ireland winning captain of 1957 Brendan Bowyer Royal Showband Frankie Byrne RTE and former Meath All Ireland star Connie Lynch a native of Ballyjamesduff and Manager of Pat Lynch and the Airchords Liam Campbell GAA commentator Mick Lynch former Cavan footballer and Bohemian’s FC Dublin Jimmy Magee Captain Michael Hand Editor of New Spotlight Paddy O Brien Greyhound correspondent RTE and Noel McCaul Ireland’s Top Ten. Mighty Avons/Drifters Selection Paddy Smith Peter Smith Ronnie Griffith Ben Dolan Drifters Sid Aughey Drifters Mick Clerkin Avons Joey Gilheaney Drifters Jerry Walsh Avons Aidan Hand Jimmy Smith Des Doherty Drifters Jimmy Smith Joe Dolan Mickey Brady and Brian Finlay Captain.
Cavan Rangers in outstanding 2-2 all draw with classy Clones United at Tierquin Park. Tony Higgins opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a bolt from the blue to give the more direct Rangers a shock 1-0 lead which was equalized by a brilliant solo goal from man of the match Bobby Sheerin leaving the half time score 1 all. Soon Clones took control in the second half and Bobby Sheerin struck for the lead goal with 15 minutes to play but never say die Rangers pushed men forward and after some delightful play the always dangerous Tommy Murray struck for a well earned equalizer.
Athletics appears to be gaining in popularity in the county and at the well contested excellently attended Tanagh Sports Declan Murray from Cavan town won the Under 11 75 yards.
Patrick Campbell 17 year old grandson of Mrs Margaret ‘Daisy’ McCarren wins the 100 meters in 10.8 seconds long jump 18 boot 7 inches discus 124 feet 7 inches and he was 2nd in the Pole Vault with 9 foot 10 inches at Saint Malachy’s Sport’s Day in Belfast.
Marie O Reilly Annaglough a pupil at The Technical School and former pupil of Crubany National School wins a Scholarship to the Donegal Gaeltacht.
136 pupils and their teachers from the Technical School Cavan set out on their annual outing to Bundoran Rosnowlagh Ballyshannon and Beleek where they viewed the impressive ESB Hydro Electric Dam. They returned by Enniskillen Lisnaskea and Newtownbutler after a long fun filled day which was financed by their personal savings in Cavan Post Office.
Cavan Motor Club hold the Lawn Hotel Belturbet Motor Rally where the prizes were later presented in the Lawn Hotel. 1st John Wood and Tom Tuite Oldcastle in an Austin A 40 2nd Derek Morris and Billy Clarke in an Austin Mini and 3rd Billy Morris and Paddy Smallhorne in a Fiat 850.
“Prams by Pedigree and Hunter. All nursery furniture stocked. Easy terms arranged on all items. Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88”.
June 18th 1966 Parking regulations come into force in Cavan town as Gardai decide not to prosecute offenders due to the complications of running a system with alternated parking days. In the first instance the Gardai will place warning notices on the windscreen of each offending car. No parking restrictions are in operation in Church Street Main Street Bridge Street and Connolly Street in alternate areas each day Monday to Saturday from 8:30 to 5 pm and from 8:30 to 1 pm on Thursday the half day in the town of Cavan.
Carmel McDonald Town Clerk officially cuts the tape to open the new Midland Regional Tourist Office in Town Hall Street. Pictured are Patrick R Feeley Regional Manager M Corcoran Inspection Manager Carmel McDonald and Ann Cullivan Manageress.
Cavan Catholic Boy Scout’s win the Westenera Trophy in Monaghan. Pictured are Arthur McKenna Ray O Connor Terry O Connor Peter Sheridan Joe Pryce Brian McCormack Eamonn McCormack Donal Smith Charlie Moore Gerry McCormack Martin Smith Michael Smith Terry Coyle Paddy Murray Willie Farrelly Gerry Egan Tommy Kenny Martin O Neill Sean Mulcahy Peter Donohoe Jimmy McCormack Frank McKiernan and Kevin McKiernan.
25th Feis Erne in Belturbet attracts a record crowd of contestants and spectators. After a wet morning the sun came out in the afternoon to shine on the contestants. The Minister for Social Welfare Kevin Boland officially opened the Feis.
Cavan play recent bogey team Donegal in the 1st round of the Ulster Senior Championship at Breffni Park with Down and Cavan contesting the Junior Hurling 1st round Ulster championship in the curtain raiser. Admission 2/6 sideline 2/6 extra.
The Mainliners from Rockorry in county Monaghan managed by John McCormack owner of the local ballroom ‘The Maple’ will appear on the Showband Show from RTE .
Young strong highly impressive Killygarry playing in the familiar red and white of Down make an impressive debut in the County Junior Championship when they defeat Lavey 4-3 to 3-3 in a titanic battle in Ballyhaise. In the curtain raiser Stradone beat Cavan Gaels 1-7 to 0-4 with Stradone leading by 1-3 to the Gael’s 0-1 at half time. Terry Smith 0-2 Olive Cassidy and Tony Dunne 0-1 scored for the Gaels. Gaels Pat Blessing John Scott Oliver Crowe Brendan Keaney Oliver Galligan Gerard Carroll Noel Fay Sean Galligan Hughie Smith Micheal Galligan Noel Elliott Oliver Cassidy Tony Dunne Niall Crowe and Michal Walsh. Referee Father Benny Maguire. Killygarry opened at a cracking pace against Lavey with centre full forward Dessie Agnew planting the ball in the Lavey net twice in the first ten minutes. Killygarry led by 4-1 to Lavey’s 1-3 at the interval. Killygarry a young side of flair and talent with two big strong able midfielders in Packie McGovern and PJ Galligan were deserving winners against tough experienced opponents who never gave up trying. County minor star Niall O Brien was a revelation in the slick hard working forward line getting good support from ace goal scorer Dessie Agnew Francie Galligan and John Sheridan. Seamus McGovern was a very sound goalkeeper getting excellent cover form his backs particularly Michael McGovern and Oliver Crowe. Malo Reilly was the lynchpin of the defence at centre half back with excellent support from Vincent Smith and Jackie Conaty. Scorers Dessie Agnew 2-1 John Sheridan 1-0 C Kelly 1-0 Francie Galligan Niall O Brien 0-1 each.
County Cavan Track and Field championships at Breffni Park. After very heavy rain on the days leading up the meet and particularly the downpour of the Sunday morning the track was very sodden and times subsequently were rather slow. Boy’s Under 12 Niall Murray De La Salle Cavan 2nd Charles O Donoghue and 3rd Declan Murray. 100 yards under 14 1st Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College 2nd A McCann Laragh and 3rd Paddy Reilly Cootehill. 880 yards Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College. 220 yards under 16 1st Michael McGinnity in 27 seconds 2nd S O Donnell Cootehill and 3rd Paddy Kilkenny Cornafean. 880 yards 1st G O Donnell Cootehill 2nd Michael McGinnity Cavan. Long Jump under 16 Michael McGinnity 16 foot 9 inches. 440 yards under 18 1st Pearse Gilroy Saint Pat’s in 60.3 2nd Michael McGinnity Saint Pat’s and 3rd G O Donnell Cootehill. 880 yards senior Peter Paul Reilly Cornafean in 2:20 2nd Pearse Gilroy Saint Pat’s. One mile 1st Jim Cochrane Cootehill in 5:15. Three miles championship of Cavan 1966 1st Paddy Lynch Cootehill in 17:28. High Jump Peter Paul O Reilly Cornafean 2nd Paddy Lynch and 3rd Brian McEnroe.
Death of James Smith Rosculligan at his residence. Well know highly popular resident his brother Thomas died only 6 months ago. He is survived by one brother and one sister. Father PJ McManus cc officiated at the well attended funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery .
Johnny McCormack son of Teddy and Pauline McCormack Saint Patrick’s Terrace Cavan rescues a racing pigeon which landed in the garden over the weekend. The pigeon has the number N 915 NEHU 64 on its left leg and the number 750 on the right leg.
June 25th 1966 Irena Coogan daughter of Garda Sergeant Peter and Mrs Coogan Farham Road wins a nursing scholarship sponsored by Cavan Red Cross. Irena is a pupil of Saint Clare’s Secondary School and is an active member of Cavan Red Cross.
Joe O Hanlon son of Bill and Beezie O Hanlon is ordained a priest by Bishop Austin Quinn in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan also ordained was Charles son of Elizabeth Heery Cootehill John Murphy son of Mr and Mrs J Murphy Bawnboy and Terence Smith CRP son of Mr and Mrs M Smith Kildare. The Bishop celebrated the Mass joined by the ordained priests and assisted by Fathers Patrick J Gargan Terence McManus and Patrick V Mallon.
Glynnis Magee a pupil in the Royal School is pictured winning the long jump with a leap of 12 foot 2 inches at the school sport’s held in the Royal School grounds.
Death of Mary Ann Conaty Tullymongan. She was widow of the late Patrick and known for her charity and generosity over a wide area. For many years the family operated a milk round in Cavan with several of the town’s people collecting the milk in Conaty’s each evening. All were received with the utmost courtesy and welcome with Mrs Conaty knowing all the children by their first name as they arrived with their jugs and pots to collect the milk in the years before the refrigeration. She was predeceased by her husband Patrick one of Cavan’s foremost dairy farmers and is survived by her son Paddy Chairman of Cavan Gaels and Vice Chairman Cavan Urban Council and Frank B Sc Pigs and Bacon Commission. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Sudden death of Frank Crowe Moynehall House Cavan. Very progressive farmer Frank was first to introduce the area to the ESB with all the local meetings being held in his house. He was always to the forefront in all agricultural developments and encourage other farmers to equip and organize themselves. Ever willing to give a hand if Frank couldn’t attend he sent one or more of his sturdy sons to assist neighbours in the saving of the hay and crops. He was a prime mover in the recent organization of a Co Operative Farmer’s Mart which has recently purchases a site at Latt. He was a native of the Bruskey area and played in all grades of football for Cavan. Later he played with Cavan Slashers and was to the forefront in the recent establishment of Killygarry GFC. He is survived by his wife 9 sons and four daughters. There was a huge turnout for the removal and funeral from the Cathedral where Cavan Gael’s and Killygarry GFC formed a guard of honour. Burial took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of the famous Rose Murphy proprietor of Con Smith’s 86 Main Street after a long illness. She was niece of Con Smith’s and was resident there for many years. Widely known over a wide area she was extremely popular and charitable to the less well off in society. She is survived by her brother and one sister. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Defensive blunders cost Cavan dearly as they go down to Donegal in the Ulster Senior Football Championship 1st round tie in Breffni Park where over 12,000 saw the Donegal team with limited possession waltz around a static Cavan defence scoring five goals four of them when they gained control at the end of the last quarter. Cavan led by 0-9 to 1-3 at half time on a showery afternoon that left the surface wet and the ball hard to handle. Cavan have seldom conceded five goals in the Championship but Matt McHugh had a game he will want to forget while only Gabriel Kelly and Tony Morris were impressive in defence.Pat Tinnelly Ray Carolan and Donal O Grady after a bright start were eventually over run by a slick fast inter changing Donegal attack. Tom Lynch and Peter Pritchard were on top for the first half with Lynch scoring three points one from a 50 yards free. Only Phil Murray Charlie Gallagher and John Joe O Reilly caused any concern to the Donegal defence who will now meet Fermanagh in the Ulster semi final. Scorers Donegal Mickey McLoone 1-4 Seamus Houlihan 2-0 Sean Ferriter 1-1 Paul Kelly 1-0 John Hannigan 0-2. Cavan Charlie Gallagher 1-4 Tom Lynch 0-3 Phil Murray 0-2 Pat Tinnelly and John Joe O Reilly 0-1 each. Cavan Matt McHugh Gabriel Kelly Hugh Barney O Donohoe Tony Morris Pat Tinnelly Ray Carolan Donal O Grady Tom Lynch Peter Pritchard Jimmy O Donnell Danny Brady Philip ‘Lightening’ Murray John Joe O Reilly John Nallen and Charlie Gallagher. Sub Brian Kennedy for Philip Murray.
Father Joe O Hanlon celebrates his first Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim on Monday morning when he later gave his first blessing to all his friends and neighbours in attendance. Joe is a member of Cavan CBSI and the troop formed a guard of honour at his first Mass.
Kilmore Apostolic Worker’s 1966 President Mrs D McGuinness Virginia Vice Chair Veronica Dunne Butlersbridge Secretary Mrs J Deasy Cavan Treasurer Mary McManus SRN Cavan and Spiritual Director Father T McCauley. Arrangements were made for the work of the 15 centres in the Diocese to be displayed at the annual exhibition in Saint Augustine’s Hall in early October 1966.
Fourth is a series of old folk’s parties in the Town Hall with Nellie McIntyre thanking all the entertainers including Mel Doherty Sean McManus John O Connor and the Power School of Dancing.
Very influential and distinguished board of directors of Cavan Farmer’s Co Operative Mart with Senator J C Cole announcing that a new site for the proposed mart has been purchased at Latt opposite Saint Patrick’s College. Meanwhile controversary reigns over the purchase of the Cavan Railway Station for the purpose of establishing a mart by Cootehill based Brady family. In a letter to the Editor FKV O Sullivan of ‘Corbeil’ Farnham Road Cavan takes issue with the County Manager the County Council and all those involved in the rushed covert sale of the Railway Station to the Brady family for £6,000 hinting at interference from Cootehill based Paddy Smith TD Minister for Agriculture and secret deals in smoke filled rooms among his Fianna Fail friend and cronies.
Record attendance at four day National Blood Transfusion held in the Protestant Hall under the auspices of Cavan Red Cross. 621 pints were donated beating the record of 607 in 1963. Thirty three silver pelicans for the donation of seven pints were presented and five gold pelicans for 15 donations were awarded. Next year the Transfusion Unit will be in Cavan for a full week following the success and excellent organization of this year’s event.
July 2nd 1966 Cavan Urban Council Tom Fitzpatrick presiding pass a resolution deploring the manner of the sale of Cavan Railway Station to the Brady family Cootehill for £6,000 alleging that this rushed deal at a meeting behind closed doors and the press excluded reeked of sharp practice of the very highest order. Timmy Murphy Fianna Fail was the only councilor to dissent from backing the motion.
James Tully aged 30 Killynebber Cavan and 52 Hollybank Road Clontarf is awarded £7,667 and costs by the High Court Dublin in his action against Hely-Thom Printers where he seriously damaged his left hand in an accident when caught in a machine at their premises at East Wall on February 11th 1964. W Finlay SC TF O Higgins SC and TF Roe instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor was for the plaintiff.
Eddie Brady Cortubber Cavan former Town Clerk of Cavan Urban Council is ordained a priest by Bishop Austin Quinn at Saint Augustine’s Seminary Blacklion county Cavan. He is only son of Elizabeth and the late Michael Brady Cortubber Cavan.
Kathleen Leddy from Stroane Butlersbridge is placed second in the under 12 ballad singing at the Cavan Fleadh Cheoil in Killeshandra which was won by six year old Brigid O Donohoe while Brigid Leddy from Drumsillagh Butlersbridge wins the under 16 ballad singing competition.
Galaxy of stars at Tierquin as Home Farm Youth’s defeat Cavan Shamrock’s youth’s 5-3 after leading by 2-1 at half time. Hard fought entertaining game in perfect weather conditions on a pitch that was prepared by ground’s man Ton Doonan came in for lots of praise. Dickie Smith was undoubtedly the best player on the field and outclassed all of the Home Farm stars who included six youth internationals. Eamonn O Riordan at centre half scored two early goals in the second half to give Cavan an unlikely lead but Home Farm came storming back with two of their own one of which was an unfortunate own goal to lead 4-2 before the always dangerous Tony Higgins struck for Cavan’s third goal to leave just one between them with the big crowd now roaring on the homesters for a famous draw. With time almost up and after sustained pressure the Dublin side broke away for Keeley to tuck in a great solo goal just beyond the reach of the diving Andy Murray in the Shamrock’s goal. Cavan Andy Murray Martin Clarke PJ Maguire Gerry Egan captain Frank Lyons John O Neill Des Lambert Dickie Smith Eamonn O Riordan Tony Higgins and Paddy Murray. Referee Enda Love Enniskillen.
De La Salle Cavan Sport’s Day in Breffni Park 1966. All prizes displayed in McKenna’s Main Street impressive array of trophies. The large crowd were entertained by the De La Salle Silver Band Belfast. Egg and Spoon Under 8 Barney Coyle. Under 9 Sixty yards Jimmy Fox. Flag Race under 10 Thomas Johnstone. Sack Race under 11 D Smith. 100 yard hurdles under 11 Raymond McDonagh. Past Pupil’s 440 yards 1st Pearse Gilroy 2nd Michael McGinnity and 3rd Paddy Murray. Sixt yards under 8 Adrian Ronan. 220 yards under 14 PJ Dunne. Three legged race under 12 Greg Conlon and Hugo Clerkin. 100 yards under 11 Declan Murray. Flag Race under 9 Brian Cullen. 100 yards under 12 Niall Murray. Obstacle Race under 12 Eddie Quinn. 100 yards under 10 T Johnston . Wheelbarrow race Paul Ronan and Hubert Cusack. Past Pupil’s Mile Race 1st Pearse Gilroy 2nd Ollie O Donnell 3rd Philip ‘ Lightening’ Murray. Musical Chairs 1st Niall Murray 2nd Brian McCormack. Sack Race Under 12 D Bradfield. 100 yards hurdles under 14 PJ Dunne. Mother’s Egg and Spoon Pauline McCormac. Sack Race under 10 Jimmy Sharkey 100 yards under 13 Raymond McDonagh 2nd Noel McGinnity and 3rd Vincent Coyle. Father and Son three legged race Eddie and Bernard Quinn. 100 yards girls Brenda Higgins. GAA Relay Cavan Gaels.
Classy Clones beat Cavan Rangers in the well contested replay in the Breffni Cup at well attended Tierquin Park. Goals from Ivor Lindrum and Jimmy Reavey after some excellent support play put the silken styled Clones 2-0 up. John Sheridan cut the deficit to 1 goal when he grabbed a solo goal for the Ranger’s . Paddy Sheridan was by some distance the man of the match with good support from John O Neill Tommy Murray Tony Higgins John Sheridan and Tommy Murray. Damien Johnston and Patsy Murphy were deadly dangerous in the McCarren’s attack threatening danger every time they got on the ball. Jimmy Reavey Bobby Sheerin J Rooney D Rooney Willie Agnew C Nicholl and Ivor Lindrum were outstanding for Clones who now march on to the semi finals where they will play Enniskillen. Referee was Shamrock’s Club Secretary Micheal Smyth.
Doctor Noel Tierney Assistant County Medical Officer in Cavan is appointed to a similar post in Clare. Tom Tierney Area Officer Cavan Red Cross made a presentation of an inscribed tray and Waterford Crystal to him before his departure in the Farnham Hotel. Seamus White County Treasurer and Kathleen Lunn Cavan area officer were also in attendance.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick E/W Mrs Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
Barmen’s Association meet next Monday in the ‘Blue Moon’ Bridge Street at 11:40 pm for important business!
July 9th 1966 John McCarthy son of County Manager Dermot and Mrs McCarthy Rock Cross is appointed Secretary/Manager Irish Trade Protection Association ‘Stubs’. He emigrated to the USA ten years ago and was General Manager of the Century Bank in Chicago.
Tribute from America to Father Patrick Ruddy who died recently. Born on December 13th 1918 son of Phil and Mrs Ruddy Bridge Street. Educated at Coolboyogue NS where father Phil was Principal later Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’s Wexford where he was ordained on the 4th June 1944. He said his first Mass in the Franciscan Church in Wexford before celebrating his first public Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. He was a beloved pastor in Saint Ann’s Florida for 3 years and 4 months before his untimely death.
Commercial College at Loreto parade their stars of 1966 in Gráinne Blessing who has received offers from Guinness ESB and Dublin Corporation. Olive Brady The Provincial Bank. Olive Harten the Central Bank. Freda Swan Guinness ESB and Dublin Corporation. High Speeds in shorthand Freda Swan an incredible 130 words per minute. Mary Tuite E Brady B Kavanagh 120 words per minute.
WE Berney announces new television service for Monaghan as the Cootehill based firm open yet another branch to add to Cootehill Cavan Drogheda Dundalk Navan and now Monaghan.
Titanic tussle at Stradone as Crosserlough surprise the defending champions Cavan Gaels by grabbing a late equalizer to force a draw to an epic thrill filled encounter Gael’s 1-4 to Crosserlough’s 0-7 at wet and soggy Stradone. The Gael’s should have been out of sight at the interval when they only led by 1-4 to 0-2 after Danny Thomas and the rampant Franck Clancy gave them total superiority of the midfield area but the introduction of the Crosserlough giant Noel Hanley at half time changed the whole complexion of the game with Clancy losing momentum and Danny Thomas ploughing a lone furrow. Donal Crowe was man of the match and his high fielding and long kicking brought bouts of applause from the large enthusiastic gathering of spectators. John ‘Foley’ O Rourke with heroic saves kept the Gael’s goal intact after Crosserlough over ran the out of fitness Gael’s in the second half. Indeed it was left to Mickey Cusack to break the Gaels hearts with a solo run being pulled down just outside the square for ace sharp shooter Padraic Boyle to level the game with less than three minutes left for play. Noel Hanley and Sean Byers had total control of midfield in the second half. Hugo Cafferty Donal Crowe and George Crowe were the lynchpins of the Cavan defence with Eamonn McGovern Pat Gaffney and Gerard Carroll opening well but being largely over run in the second half. Cathal Young Philip Murray and Jim McDonnell were dangerous in the first half but got little chance to shine in the second half. The Gaels although not lacking in possession altogether failed to score in the second half. Scorers for the Gael’s Cathal Young 1-1 Jim McDonnell 0-2 and Phil ‘Lightening’ Murray 0-1. Padraic Boyle 0-5 Percy Gilchreest and Michael Cusack 0-1 each replied for Crosserlough.
Cathedral Choir and Altar Boys on annual outing to Bundoran travelling via Killeshandra Swanlinbar and Drumshanbo. Showery day many of the younger folk still managed a dip in the Atlantic then repairing to the Amusements. Dinner and evening meal provided in the Central Hotel. With many of the more mature members lingering on in the pubs it was all hours before the party returned via Enniskillen and the scenic Lough Erne route eventually after several stops reaching Cavan close to midnight. Songs of every type and variety were sung on the return journey. Father ABC McGrath a native of Manorhamilton and very well known in the Bundoran area led the party.
Margaret Sheridan the stunning 21 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Sheridan Saint Brigid’s Terrace in crowned the Queen of Gesteners in London. She is a machine operator in the London Borough of Gesteners and was recently second in the Miss Harringay Saving’s Queen Pageant. She is due home later in the Summer.
James Mansfield and Tommy McCormick win their heat of the prestigious Howell Cup at Cavan Bridge Club..
Death of the legendary James Stanley Mullery J S Town Hall Street Garage proprietor at the age of 77. Stan senior as he was known to countless customers had a thriving garage in Town Hall Street first specializing in the supply and repair of bicycles later scooters and motor bikes. He also sold petrol from the pumps outside his famous garage and resided just beside the premises first in Town Hall Street and later built a new house adjacent to the Magnet Cinema. He was one of the true pioneers of the motor trade in Cavan. Outstanding Sportsman Stan was a founding member of the old Catholic Club later in 1936 he took a lead role in the establishment of Cavan CYMS.He was one of Cavan’s best known tenors and was a leading member of the Cathedral Choir and Cavan Choral Society appearing at concerts and recitals al over the Diocese. He represented Cavan at handball and won several Ulster titles. He played golf first at the original Killynebber course and later in 1923 took a lead role in the relocation of the club to Drumelis being captain and secretary in turn. He was one of Cavan’s greatest badminton players and took a lead part in the establishment of Cavan Pavilion Club. As a member of the CYMS club Stan won many of the club’s billiard tournaments and represented the club in the famous border league against Clones Enniskillen Monaghan and the famous Legion Club in Cavan. He is survived by his wife Margaret sons Paddy Stan Dickie and Jim in England three daughters Maureen Hand Winifred Conlon and Mrs B Lee Bridge Street. Father PJ McManus cc officiated at the well attended removal and funeral Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later Saint Brigid’s cemetery in Killygarry.
July 16th 1966 Famous photograph of the Cathedral grounds after Sacristan and Caretaker Tom Fleming had cocked the mown grass into hay cocks for collection by Sean Brady of Annagelliffe illustrates the changing face of Cavan where the Convent of the Holy Rosary Sisters now stands.
Nuala and Willie O Hanlon sell their magnificent house beside the Sport’s Centre and Anglo Celt offices to Tommy McCormick proprietor of the Sport’s Centre for £4,000. The reason the family are moving to their new bungalow in Drumelis is the incessant noise on dance night’s from the revelers in the Sport’s Centre. Murphy Quinn led by Brian Murphy were the auctioneers while relations GV Maloney Solicitor’s had carriage of sale.
Crosserlough halt the Gael’s bid for two in a row and instead write the first chapter in their own record run with a comprehensive 1-6 to 1-4 victory in the senior championship replay at well attended Breffni Park. Ballyconnell beat Kingscourt 2-11 to 1-5 in the curtain raiser. Crosserlough led Cavan Gael’s by 1-2 to 0-4 at half time. The game was played in a downpour of rain but still managed to thrill the spectators with some high fielding and long accurate kicking. Gerard Finegan replaced the absent Pat Gaffney who failed to arrive in time while George Crowe cried off injured just before the throw in. John ‘ Foley’ O Rourke was outstanding in the Gael’s goal and his heroics kept the Gael’s in the match up the end. Donal Crowe Jim McDonnell and Eamonn McGovern were outstanding in defence. Centre field again was conceded after the half time break with only Danny Thomas motoring until the end. Phil Murray the veteran Cathal Young and Paddy Maguire were the only Gael’s forwards who looked dangerous. Cavan Gael’s John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Hugo Cafferty Donal Crowe Oliver Crowe Eamonn McGovern Jim McDonnell Hughie Smith Danny Thomas and Frank Clancy Cathal Young Phillip Murray PJ Carroll Terry Smith Paddy Maguire and Gerard Finegan. Subs Pat Gaffney for Gerard Finegan Oliver Cassidy for Terry Smith. Mick McCarthy was a very fair and resolute referee.
Another Charity Football Match featuring Joe Dolan and the Drifters and Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons taking on a Cavan 1952 All Ireland selection in Breffni Park with Pat Lynch and the Airchord’s supplying the music at the all star gala dance in the Sport’s Centre. The proceeds are going towards the building and outfitting of the Poor Clare Convent school.
Death of Margaret O Reilly Navan Road Dublin and formerly of Park View Cavan at the age of 88. They once had a licensed premises at Upper Main Street and the family were extremely well known and very popular in the town. Her father Frank O Reilly was a member and Chairman of Cavan Urban District Council for many years. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery .
Public meeting to examine the possibility of siting a fully heated indoor swimming pool in Cavan in Saint Augustine’s Hall where Willie O Hanlon MD of the Anglo Celt will facilitate the meeting as Chairman for the night.
July 23rd 1966 Willie and Nuala O Hanlon and family sell their well appointed home off Church Street and just beside the Anglo Celt and Cavan Sport’s Centre to Tom Fitzpatrick TD for £4,000 who was acting for the purchaser Tommy McCormick proprietor of the Sport’s Centre. The O Hanlon’s moved from their home because of the noise and disturbance long into the night from functions being held in the Sport’s Centre. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn was the Auctioneer.
Large well attended very representative meeting chaired by Willie O Hanlon very enthusiastic about the possibility of erecting a fully heated indoor swimming pool in the town elected the following committee to report back with regard to exact detail required. Chairman Brian Sullivan Vice Chairman Aíne Sullivan Secretary Michael Connolly Assistant Secretary Nellie Harding Treasurer Sergeant Peter Coogan.
Cavan Shamrock’s virtue of their 3-2 defeat of Lisnaskea qualify for the final of the Breffni Cup where they will play either the favourites Enniskillen or Clones in the final. Gerry Maguire after a number of years in self imposed exile returned in glory to the Shamrock’s goal and Shamrock’s after a disastrous stand plucked victory from the jaws of impending defeat. Gene Cullivan Dessie Maguire and Frank Lyons were the stars of a defence that was slow to settle down and Lisnaskea were good value for their 1-0 interval lead. In the second half Gerry Egan pushing forward made two of the Shamrock’s goal with some beautiful controlled play with John O Neill on the other wing adapting a much more defensive role. Goals from Andy McGahon and Eamonn O Riordan put Shamrock’s into the lead halfway through the second half. Lisnaskea leveled the tie with an own goal to leave the game balanced at 2 goals all nearing the finish. Dickie Smith captain then showed his genius with a great run through the Lisnaskea defence to set up Andy McGahon for the winner to the huge relief and delight of the home crowd. Best for Lisnaskea were T McFarlane H Gawley J Carters W Crawford R Benson and P Quinn.
Death of Mary Graham wife of Richard ‘Dickie’ Graham 1 Lake View. She was a native of Belfast but the family decided to come to Cavan after the Catholic population were burnt out in the 1920s. Her husband Richard ‘Dickie’ is a very well known horseman and former jockey. Mary Graham was deservedly popular with all her neighbours and friends being of a very giving and charitable nature. She is survived by her husband Richard sons daughters relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with burial late in Cullies cemetery .July 30th 1966 Tragic death of the great Tony ‘Champagne’ Lema after his private place crashed in Illinois USA. Tony was only 32 and is the present holder of the British Open Championship being champion in 1965-1966. He turned Professional in 1955 and only recently was in Ireland to play a charity Fourball at Milltown Golf Club Dublin with Christy O Connor Harry Bradshaw and Joe Carr.
July 30th 1966 Carmel Cahill aged 21 Lossett Moynalty Kells county Meath is crowned ‘Miss Doonaree’ at a dance in the Grenada Ballroom Kingscourt while Pearl Kinsella from Legakelly Clones is crowned ‘Miss Clones’ at Clones Carnival.
Five students from county Cavan are all expelled from the Aranmore Gaeltacht for being 20 minutes late for evening class on Tuesday night as they got caught up in the excitement of watching England beat Portugal in the World Cup semi final at Wembley. The other 220 students have gone on strike in protest at such harsh treatment by the Principal Peadar O Callaghan.
County Cavan Open Lawn Tennis photographed are the officials and winners at the presentation of Prizes on Saturday evening last at County Cavan Tennis Club Farnham Street by Rev George CA Millar. Pictured are George Fairbrother Secretary Miss P Downes Mullingar Mrs P Braddason Castlepollard J Hearn County Cavan M Fleming Sligo F Ballantine Sligo Joe McCusker Cavan Edward English Cavan George Millar BA who made the presentations Pat Mohan Cavan Miss A Campbell Cavan Moya Maloney Cavan Carmel McCormick Cavan and Sheila Cosgrove Treasurer County Cavan Tennis Club.
Cavan are out of the Ulster Under 21 championship going down to Down in Newry by 2-12 to 0-5 after Down had led at the interval by 2-7 to 0-2.
Champagne Tony Lema aged 32 his wife Betty and two friends are killed as their two engine plane crashed on the Golf Course in Illinois where he was due to play an exhibition later. Their plane was piloted by Doris Mullen of Illinois. Born in California he turned professional in 1955 and only last Saturday week played an exhibition match in Milltown Golf Club Dublin with Joe Carr Harry Bradshaw and Christy O Connor. He acquired the name ‘Champagne’ as he insisted on buying bottles of champagne for the press after his many victories.
Now or never for Donegal as they take on Down in the Ulster Senior Football Final in Casement Park Belfast after runaway wins over Cavan and Fermanagh. Down will play the All Ireland Minor champions in the curtain raiser.
Martin Jermyn and George Quinn Cavan town are pictured after beating Donegal in the Ulster Minor Doubles Handball Final at the nearby Cavan handball alley in Glenside Road.
Cavan Shamrock’s beat a Mick Lynch selection 6-2 at well attended Tierquin Park. The visitors included 6 of their 1966 League of Ireland championship winning team and a junior Hungarian international and Joe Haverty of Arsenal who thrilled the crowd with his darting dribbles on the left wing. The free scoring Eamonn O Riordan at centre forward struck with a hat trick Willie Agnew from Clones who guested for the Shamrock’s Des Lambert and Dickie Smith all managed to get their names on the score sheet. While Paul Morrissey and Mick Lynch scored for the visitors. Mick Lynch XI Tommy Taylor Waterford Jazlo Czecloe Jimmy McGeough Waterford Tom Farrell Shamrock Rovers Gene Cullivan Cavan Shamrock’s Gerry Treanor Waterford Mick Lynch Waterford Paul Morrissey Waterford and Joe Haverty Arsenal. At a reception later in the Bridge Hotel a special commemorative plaque was presented to Mick Lynch who is a former Cavan and Butlersbridge gaelic football star. Maxie McCann former great Drumcondra star was a very able and efficient referee. Gene Cullivan deputized for the absent John Giles Leeds United.
Cavan 1952 All Ireland champions defeat a Drifter’s /Mighty Avon selection in a very well attended charity football match in Breffni Park gate receipts £200. Larry Cunningham and Mick Higgins are pictured with match referee ‘Big Tom’ O Reilly just prior to the throw in. Late that night almost 1,200 patrons thronged the ‘Sport’s Centre’ to hear Larry Joe Dolan and Gregory of the Cadets sing their latest hits. Pat Lynch and the Airchord’s managed by Ballyjamesduff man Connie Lynch supplied the music..
Sympathy is extended to Maureen McDonald Church Street on the tragic death of her cousin Ray Maher?? aged 35 Solicitor Mullingar who was killed along with his 8 year old son in a traffic accident on the main Mullingar/Kilbeggan road.
Sudden death of Cavan born Joseph Hickey aged 46 in Ballina where he was holidaying with his wife and family. Now living in Shantalla Drive in Santry he was youngest son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hickey Butcher’s Main Street and Bridge Street Cavan. Educated at Drumcrave and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan he joined Aer Lingus where he worked in passenger accommodation and was manage of the City Air Terminal in Cathal Brugha Street Dublin and later Traffic Planning Department at Dublin Airport. In the course of his work he travelled extensively in Pakistan North America and Europe, He was an outstandingly charitable individual and was well known for his selfless work on behalf of mentally handicapped children and the pivotal role he played in the establishment of the Credit Union movement in Dublin. He is survived by his wife and 5 young children brothers Patrick Bernard Cavan Walter Dublin Tom BDS Cavan and two sisters Margaret ‘Maggie’ and Betty both in Cavan. His brother Michael Hickey only died in February last. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Church of the Holy Cross Shankill to Glasnevin cemetery.
The town and country are stunned at the news of the tragic death of Paddy Smallhorne aged only 21 a passenger in a car driven by 23 year old local man from Drumcrave Joe Hill at 11 am last Saturday morning at Billis Virginia Cavan. Paddy only celebrated his 21st birthday last week and he was travelling to the Phoenix Park for the motor car races when the car left the road and mounted a green grass area. Joe Hill walked free and unharmed from the car but Paddy despite not being badly injured died as a result of choking when his tongue blocked the air passage to his lungs as a result of shock and injuries and bruising to his cheek and neck. Paddy was son of Jack and Mrs Smallhorne in Coleman Road and journeyed to Cavan to greet them on their return from a holiday abroad. Educated at the Poor Clare Convent De La Salle school and Saint Patrick’ s College Cavan and the College of Technology Bolton Street, he was a Laboratory Technician at the Institute of Industrial Research and Standards Ballymun.. Paddy was a leading member of Cavan Motor Club and earlier in the month navigated for the well known Billy Morris when they were among the prizes at the Lawn Rally in Belturbet. For many years Paddy was a member of the Cathedral Choir and Cavan CBSI Musical Society where he took a leading role in their annual pantomime. He was also an instructor in Water Safety at Cavan Red Cross. His father Jack won two All Ireland senior medals with Cavan in 1933 and again in 1935 and was a leading official of GNR in the county. His mother is a member of the famous Ballybay sporting family the Lindens and is lead soprano in the Cathedral Choir as well as appearing in concerts and musical entertainment throughout the area. There was an overflow attendance at both the funeral and removal from the Surgical Hospital on Sunday evening with most of the people in floods of tears as they wept for such a noble soul and a family who had now lost their only child in such tragic circumstances. Cavan Motor Club formed a guard of honour. Father ABC McGrath officiated at both the funeral and removal with burial later in Ballybay cemetery. Jimmy McEntee a captain in D Company 8th Battalion Cavan FCA of which Paddy was a member for many years pays tribute to his dignity strength of character stating that Paddy Smallhorne would have excelled in any career he chose. Paddy was a Corporal who led from the front and was remarkable in his good humour pleasing personality leadership and excellent example to others.
August 6th 1966 Bernard Fitzsimmons and his family sell their roadside farm of land consisting of a residence and 60 acres of land at Crossreagh Ballyhaise for £8,000. Oliver Young was Auctioneer and Aodghan O Reilly Solicitor had carriage of sale.
Margaret Thackery Killinkere Virginia is pictured after she won the ‘Virginia Show Princess’ title at a dance in the Farmer’ s Ballroom Virginia on Monday last. Margaret will go forward to contest the Four Counties Show Queen title later in the year. She is a Commerce student at UCD
Confusion reigns in Cavan after Tom Brady from Cootehill controversially is sold Cavan Railway station as a site for a new Mart while Cavan Co Operative Mart led by Senator Cole and John Charles Lord of Legaland purchase as site at Latt adjacent to Saint Patrick’s College for development as a Mart.
Connie McEntee and Nicky Smith win the President’s Prize Surgeon Bertie Cullen’s prize at County Cavan Golf Club. While Bridie Farrelly Minnie McCarren and Mrs Don McMullin win Connie McEntee’s Prize later in the week.
Death of Ella Frances Smith 34 Main Street relict of the late Philip A ‘PA Smyth at the age of 72 after a short illness at Lisdarn Hospital. She ran the well known Drapery establishment of P A Smyth and Company while her husband Philip was proprietor of the adjoining ‘Erskine Hotel’. Native of county Louth she was an outstanding golfer and formed a winning partnership with her daughter in law Bridie representing Cavan on several occasions in inter club ladies’ competitions in the Granard Cup. Most pleasant decent woman she was outstandingly charming and accommodating and customer’s to her large establishment were always impressed with her knowledge and flair. She was calm pleasant cool in all circumstances and had a particular affinity with children. She is survived by her son Philip daughters Maura McEntee Monaghan and Eileen McNamee Colette Modes brother James Sharkey sister Lily McEneaney brother in law F Smyth sister in law Mrs N Tuite daughter in law Bridie Smyth son in law E McNamee and PJ McEntee Solicitor Monaghan and many grandchildren. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
The rugged Dan McCartan is pictured holding the Anglo Celt Cup after Down had beaten Donegal 1-7 to 0-8 in the Ulster senior football final at sparsely attended Casement Pak Belfast where a disappoint crowd of 23,000 saw a tough uncompromising battle where there was little scope for good clean open football and both sides insisted on pulling and dragging their opponents to the detriment of good play on a damp afternoon with underfoot conditions treacherous in Belfast. Donegal had the major potion of the play but their close over elaboration play suited the tough hard tackling Down men who adapted their tactics to first frustrate and hassle the Glen’s men before taking over in the last quarter to win their 6th senior championship since 1959. Leo Murphy and Dan McCartan were immense in the defence and try as they might Donegal never looked likely to break through for goals. They were further hampered by an injury to Sean Ferriter their star midfielder who had to be replaced after the first half after Donegal had dominated exchanges in the first half. The game was carried live for the first time by both BBC and RTE television and many blamed this for the poor attendance on a wretched day. Down scorer’s Sean O Neill 1-2 Paddy Doherty 0-3 Brian Johnston and James McCartan 0-1 each. Donegal Mickey McLoone 0-6 M Griffin and Frankie McFeeley 0-1 each. Down will now play the Leinster champions Meath in the semi final with the winners qualifying to meet Galway who accounted for Cork in the All Ireland Final on September 25th 1966.
Thrills and spills at Killygarry as the locals account for near neighbours Crosskeys 2-7 to 1-6. Mal O Reilly was by some distance man of the match with great support from Seamus McGovern in goals Packie and Michael McGovern county minor Niall O Brien John Sheridan and P Lynch. Crosskeys stars were Lee Ferguson Johnston McCaul Murphy Oliver Sheils and Smith. Referee John Johnston Cavan.
Marlene Conlon daughter of Frank and Anna Conlon Abbey Street qualifies as an SRN at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey England.
August 13th 1966 Kevin Ginnity manager of Smith’s branch Navan is promoted to manage of the flagship Cavan branch of Con P Smith and Company Garage Proprietors Dublin Road Cavan. He is a native of Kells county Meath being a member of the all conquering Drumbarragh side and brother of Fintan Ginnity well known in financial circles as manger of UDT commercial banking while one of his brothers Noel T is a well known promising comedian well known in Kells theatrical circles. He is a very talented golfer and long time member of Royal Tara Golf Club. He has a wife and 4 young daughters.
Inquest into the death of Paddy Smallhorne hears witness from Dick Mulcahy temporary ambulance driver Surgical Hospital who arrived at the scene at 11:30 identified Paddy Smallhorne and Joe Hill who was dazed and shocked but no apparent serious injuries. He late identified the body to Garda Mick Ryan at the Surgical Hospital. Death was due to respiratory failure as a result of injuries sustained in a car crash at Dromollard Virginia at 11:00 aprox. Edward Donohoe farmer Dromollard saw a white coloured car mount the grass margin while 7 year old Patrick Terence Murtagh ‘heard a loud bang saw car mount the green grass margin and disappear from sight’. Garda PJ Murtagh Ballyjamesduff gave evidence of arriving at the scene at 11:50 and seeing a man lying on the road covered with a white sheet while another man identified himself as Joe Hill the driver of the vehicle IID 94 which was damaged and he appeared nervous shocked agitated but relatively uninjured. Dr Cassidy was then on the scene and the body was removed to Cavan Surgical Hospital. Doctor BP Gathali Surgical Hospital gave evidence of identifying the dead man who had no major injuries with all arteries intact but had multiple fractures of the cheekbone bruises and abrasions to right side of neck. Death was due to Anoxia caused by the tongue blocking the airwaves t larynx and preventing air from reaching the dead man’ lungs. Superintendent McCague said that in paying tribute to Paddy Smallhorne he knew the deceased and the wonderful family he came from. Paddy was a most popular individual and was always trying to help out people in a poorer situation than himself. He has a most pleasant personality and was very popular in the town. He was a young man of great ability and promise and his death was a desperate tragedy which words could not describe as he was an only child of Jack and Mrs Smallhorne two of the town’s leading citizens. Jim Leonard Chairman of the Jury also paid tribute to Paddy and the Smallhorne family and said that it was a desperate tragedy which had shocked and numbed the community in Cavan. George V Malone represented Joe Hill at the inquest which was conducted by the County Coroner Paddy Cusack Solicitor who said it was one of the saddest tragedies he every presided at and he tendered his sincere sympathy to Jack and Mrs Smallhorne on the death of their only child.
Among the honours at Saint Patrick’s College leaving certificate results are Philip Dunne Peter O Galligan Brian Hickey Bernard J Flynn John McTiernan Daniel O Hanlon Michael Johnston Matthew Donnelly Thomas McNamara and Eamonn Boylan.
John McGinnity proprietor of McGinnity’s and McGinnity Travel Cavan is seen presenting the McGinnity Cup and replicas for competition to Micheal Smyth Secretary and Ray Griffith Vice Chairman of Cavan Shamrock’s. The first McGinnity Cup Final between the favourites Enniskillen and Cavan Shamrock’s takes place at Tierquin Park to night. The winners will receive a cash prize of £20 and the losers £5.
Bobby Moore West Ham captains England to World Cup glory after England beat Germany 4-2 in extra time to win the World Cup at wet and muddy Wembley Stadium after extra time. Tight hard fought game where the stakes were enormous Geoff Hurst who earlier in the competition replaced injured goal scorer supreme was the English hero scoring a hat trick with the other goal scored by Martin Peters. 1966: Football glory for England
England have won football's World Cup for the first time since the tournament began in 1930.
A crowd of 93,000 spectators - including the Queen and Prince Phillip - filled London's Wembley Stadium to watch the host nation play West Germany in the final game of the 1966 championships.
Another 400 million people around the world watched the keenly fought match on television.
In the final moments of extra time Geoff Hurst powered home his third goal to give England a 4-2 victory and to become the first man ever to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final.
After Germany had taken an early lead, Hurst leveled the score for England by half time with a header from a free kick taken by captain Bobby Moore.
Victory in sight
England came out with courage and determination after the break and glimpsed glory thirteen minutes from time as Martin Peters took their second goal.
But a free kick to Germany 15 seconds from full time gave Wolfgang Weber a close-range shot into Gordon Banks' goal and took the score to 2-2.
In the crucial minutes before the decisive half hour of extra time England manager Alf Ramsey was heard to rally his team, saying: "All right. You let it slip. Now start again."
A dubious goal by Hurst - glanced off the line by Weber and only given after consultation between the Swiss referee and Soviet linesman - put England ahead in the last 15 minutes, before the striker's third goal put the game out of Germany's reach.
Bobby Moore went up to the royal box to collect the solid gold Jules Rimet trophy from Queen Elizabeth.
In the largest World Cup ever - numbering 70 countries - England were among the favourites and got as far as the semi-final, against newcomers Portugal, before conceding a goal.
Back row, left to right : Harold Sheperdson (trainer), Nobby Stiles, Roger Hunt, Gordon Banks , Jackie Charlton, George Cohen (Fulham Youth Coach), Ray Wilson (Bradford City) and Sir Alf Ramsey (Manager).
Front row, left to right : Martin Peters , (Sir) Geoff Hurst , Bobby Moore, Alan Ball , and (Sir) Bobby Charlton .
Death of Caroline Halpin Ford Lodge Cavan at the age of 91. She was active and out and about up to three months ago. She was the eldest daughter of Albert JP and Georgina Hutton ‘Rockview Lodge’ Swanlinbar. She was like most young ladies of the aristocracy educated in England.. She spent some of her time with her uncle Robert Hutton MP in Putney Park Surrey. At the age of 24 she married William Henry Halpin founder of the legal firm of Allen and Halpin Church Street Cavan. They lived at Erskine Terrace Farnham Street from 1898-1933 when they moved to Ford Lodge on the death of Caroline’s mother who originally lived there. William Halpin died in 1937 and Mrs Halpin lived there with her companion Miss Beggy even after the move of her son Jack in 1962 when he retired as a Solicitor and went to live in Hollywood county Down. Caroline Halpin was an outstanding lady being an excellent tennis player and golfer being a founder member of both Cavan Lawn Tennis Club and County Cavan Golf Club. She was a horticulturist par excellent winning prizes for her produce in nearly every section at Cavan Agricultural Show. She was a fonder member of Cavan District Nursing Association and managed to secure the services of a Jubilee Nurse for the town from the Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Society. She was President of Cavan Church of Ireland Orphan Society and for many years was a member of the Select Vestry Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan. The grounds at Ford Lodge set on two acres were cultivated and maintained to the very highest standard including the provision of a private tennis court which was rolled and kept to Wimbledon standard by a full time gardener and ground’s man. Caroline Halpin was predeceased by her husband William and is survived by her two sons John R Halpin who was President of the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland in 1959 and William Richard Halpin Chartered Accountant London. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral service in Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan conducted by close friend the Venerable Archdeacon George Shire BA assisted by Rev GCA Miller BA Rector Saint John’s. Burial later took place in Templeport.
August 20th 1966 Patrick Smith at the age of 81 becomes Chairman of Cootehill Town Commissioners for a record 39th time while he is also Chairman of Cavan County Council and Monaghan Mental Health Board.
Pictured on a month long vacation to Ireland are Sandy Long 23 year old teacher from New Jersey Marilyn Flatley 22 year old Accountant and Ann Flatley 20 year old Secretary. The Flatley’s emigrated t the USA 13 years ago with their father and mother Mr and Mrs Jim Flatley and are visiting their uncle Peter in Castletara. They are pictured in Andy Breslin’s Model T Ford car at the back of the Cathedral in Cavan..
Exodus of the old Cavan businesses continue with the imminent sale of J Morris and Sons which is established over 50 years in the sale of glass china light hardware and in recent year Dinkey model cars by their son William ‘Billy’ who is a founder member and successful competitor of Cavan Motor Club..
Enniskillen become the first holders of the magnificent McGinnity Cup and replicas following their deserved 5-2 win over Cavan Shamrock’s in the Final at well attended Tierquin when over £25 was taken on the gate. Shamrock’s from the start were afflicted by severe nerves and the defence creaked every time the bal came into their path. Even Frank Lyons so dependable and solid all season had the misfortune to turn a ball from Michael Murphy that was going harmlessly wide past the Shamrock’s keeper Gerry Maguire on 10 minutes to give Enniskillen the lead. Enniskillen went two up when Des McFarlane shot low and hard past the Cavan keeper Gerry Maguire giving him no chance as the defence once again idled. With nine minutes to go to the interval the large crowd were spurred into life when after great work by Cavan Shamrock’s captain Dickie Smith centre forward Eamonn O Riordan shot high into the Enniskillen net for a 2-1 scoreline at half time. The game got rough and out of hand in the third quarter with Shamrock’s striving to secure and equalizer efficient and fair referee Jimmy Reavey from Clones had to pull the two sides apart and issue a warning in the event of rough play continuing he would have to issue ‘ marching orders’. Just after that the game was settled as a contest when Des McFarlane broke away down the left wing and shot past Gerry Maguire’s near post for a 3-1 lead to Enniskillen. Cavan Shamrock’s roared back and Dickie Smith who had a wonderful second half set up veteran attacker Andy McGahon for a headed goal which the red haired wonder boy celebrated in great style to bring Shamrock’s back to 3-2 with ten minutes left for play. Enniskillen again went on the attack and D Fitzpatrick secured number four for the Northern side. On the stroke of full time G Black converted a penalty for Enniskillen to leave the final score Enniskillen 5 Cavan Shamrock’s 2. The winners were clapped off the field by the defeated Shamrock’s side who lined up to form a guard of honour as the winners received the coveted McGinnity Cup replicas and £25 from John McGinnity who was presenting the famous trophy for the first time. In a very poor Shamrock’s defence only Gerry Egan and Dessie Maguire played to any sort of form and the rest of the defence were overcome with nerves and jitters on the big occasion. Dickie Smith Andy McGahon and Eamonn O Riordan never stopped trying in the Shamrock’s attack. Shamrock’s Gerry Maguire Frank Lyons Rick Graham John O Neill Dessie Maguire Gerry Egan Des Lambert Dickie Smith Captain Eamonn O Riordan Andy McGahon and Gene Cullivan. Referee Jimmy Reavey Clones.
Bridie Farrelly wins the Lady President’s Dorrie Smith’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. Maureen McDonald Best Gross Mrs Arnold winner of Section B. ‘Goldie’ Fleming won the Special Prize.
Mr and Mrs Rickard natives of Glangevlin return from the USA to buy 24 Highfield Road for £2,825. Brian Murphy Murphy/Quinn was the Auctioneer while Tom Fitzpatrick TD had carriage of sale.
August 27th 1966 Kathleen Cumiskey Saint Felim’s Hospital and Eileen Dalton Clones are crowned joint Queens of The Land at Arva Show.
Michael Reilly aged 60 is remanded in custody by Justice JP Gilvarry to a special sitting of Cavan District Court on the 31st August at 11:00 am charged with the murder of his brother Hugh at Stragella Upper on August 8th 1966. Tom Fitzpatrick appeared for the defendant.
Munster and Leinster Banks Royal Bank of Ireland and the Provincial Bank of Ireland with assets of over 250 million are to merge into a super bank with the establishment of Allie Irish Banks.
Meath after a listless first half spring into action to sweep aside Down in the All Ireland Semi Final at Croke Park on the score of 2-16 to 1-9. They looked a team of all the talents as Down faded after the enforced retirement of Tom O Hare at right half back after 15 minutes of the second half. Meath took over and in the second half scored 15 times once every two minutes to send a signal to the defending champions Galway whom they meet in the final on the 25th of September 1966. Gerry Quinn struck fro two well taken goals while Peter Moore was man of the match at centre field. Jack Quinn at full back was a towering presence which the Down attack could not penetrate and he had great support from the hard tackling Dinny Donnelly while Bertie Cunningham and Pat Reynolds were sound in the half back line. Up front Gerry Quinn Marty Sullivan were impressive.
Cavan Gael’s beat Kingscourt by a record 7-5 to 0-1 in the County Minor Semi Final at Stradone. They will now play the champions Killeshandra who disposed of Lacken 2-9 to 2-4 in the second semi final at Breffni Park. Paddy Blessing had only one save of note to make but was always sound Joey Browne and Ollie Malone were magnificent in defence while Joey O Keeffe dominated at midfield from the start. Tony Dunne JJ O Reilly Paddy Reilly and Paddy Murray were always dangerous in a very good attack. Scorers for the Gael’s Paddy Murray 2-0 JJ Reilly 1-2 Paddy Reilly 1-1 Joey O Keeffe 1-0 and Micheal ‘ Moucher’ Galligan 0-1. P Sherlock replied for Kingscourt. Only Dillon in goals and Sherlock played up to scratch for Kingscourt.
Big rush to dispose of ‘Ford Lodge’ after the recent death of the owner Caroline Halpin. It will be auctioned to the highest bidder at a public auction at ‘Ford Lodge’ on the 12th September 1966 with Allen and Halpin having carriage of sale.
Brother Timothy who is leaving Cavan is made a presentation on the occasion of his transfer to Bruff county Limerick by the Past Pupil’s Union at the Brother’s residence. He was for many years in charge of the Flagelot Band. Pictured are Teddy McCormack Vice Chairman Toggy Connolly Chairman and Timmy Murphy UDC Treasurer. A presentation will be made to night Friday in the Ulster Arms to Brother Cyril who is also leaving Cavan after 15 years distinguished service to the community. The presentation is sponsored by the De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union Cavan Gael’s and Cavan CBSI Musical Society.
September 3rd 1966 Ballyjamesduff is voted Ireland’s Tidiest Town securing 94 marks. Virginia the 1964 and 1965 winner wins the Regional Award while Mountnuggent is 1st in its category with 86 marks and Butlersbridge wins the Best New Entry award with 76 marks. Cavan town was first in its category jumping 15 places from last year.
The population of the Republic of Ireland jumps by 62,411 in the Census figures taken on April 17th 1966 a jump of 2.2% on the 1961 figures. Huge contrast to the trend of other years when a steady decline was detected. There are now 2,880,752 persons living in the Republic and emigration figures show only 16,771 people emigrated as against a staggering 41,000 in 1961.
Thomas Patrick Hogan aged 58 a Dublin businessman and member of the Board of CIE for the last 9 years is appointed Chairman of CIE. He succeeds CS Andrews as Chairman and will be part time while Frank Lemass a brother of Taoiseach Sean Lemass also a member of the Board of CIE is appointed to the full time post of CEO of the Company and will also continue on the Board.
Very big crowd paying £250 at the stiles see Crosserlough Gael’s master Mullahoran in a rough scrappy county senior semi final at Breffni Park 1-10 to 0-6. They will now play the winners of the Cavan Gael’s Ballyconnell game in the final in October.
Presentation to Rev Brother Cyril in the Ulster Arms attracts 250 people to bid the popular Cork born brother who was 15 years in Cavan farewell. Presentation on behalf of Cavan Gael’s of a writing set was made by Paddy Conaty Chairman of the Club while Michael Smith representing the Cavan Boys Scout’s Musical Society presented him with an electric razor and finally Timmy Murphy UDC Treasurer De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union presented Brother Cyril with a gold watch. Brother Cyril is trainer of the current county champions Cavan Gael’s and played a pivotal role in the establishment of the School’s Board in Cavan. He guided his own school De La Salle to several School League titles as well as being a founder member of Owen Roe Hurling Club. He was a delegate for the Gael’s to Cavan County Board for many years and was a great advocate of a proper youth policy in the county. Founder of the recently very successful Tops of Breffni Brother Cyril was always to the fore in the advancement of his adopted town. For many years he was the trainer of the altar servers in the Cathedral and always took a keen interest in their welfare. He was a very able administrator and coach of Cavan School’s Board. He was an outstanding drama teacher and coached and directed to All Ireland winning plays by his pupils in 1958 and 1959 ‘Iosagain’ and ‘Beatha an Scolaire’. He was an outstanding referee in football and hurling taking charge of many of the school’s minor and college’s games. One day in Breffni Park in the recent past he actually took charge of three successive games. When he came to Cavan first he threw in his lot with Cavan Slashers but in 1957 he was one of the chief motivators for the establishment of the new Cavan Gael’s .
Cavan and District AUL taking in counties Meat Cavan Monaghan and Longford formed at well attended meeting in the Ulster Arm’s Cavan on Sunday. Charles L Liddy Chairman of the AUL J Younger Secretary Tommy Rowan Assistant Secretary and Oliver Darcey Treasurer were among the dignitaries to attend the meeting outlining their desire to put football on a proper footing in Cavan and surrounding counties. After am excellent meeting Chairman Billy Davey Clone was elected as Chairman John Cormack Monaghan Vice Chairman Matt Lawless Kells Treasurer and Ray Griffith Cavan Secretary. Committee Micheal Smyth and Tommy Murray both Cavan.
Death of the legendary Mary ‘Molly’ Mallon 6 College Street in the Surgical Hospital on Wednesday. She was a dressmaker by trade and a member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most distinguished families. She was both an actress of great talent and a soprano of quality in both the Old and New Cathedral Choirs touring and performing with the Father Buchanan Choral Society. Being a skilled dressmaker she was one of the outstanding and most productive members of the Kilmore Apostolic Worker’s. She is survived by her brothers Eddie Louis Jimmy and sister Katie. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
A very youthful Laragh United inflict the first defeat on the recently formed Killygarry 2-5 to 1-4 in a great hard hitting football game at Duke Park Stradone before a very large crowd of very vociferous supporters. Clerkin Dolan Bennett Brady’s Kelly’s Smith’s and Donohoe best for Laragh while Killygarry had stars in O Reilly’s PJ Galligan Packy McGovern Des Agnew and Smith.
Helen Arnold Ann Blessing Maeve Elliott Carol Boylan Margaret Finlay Marie Goodman Rosemary Connell Mildred Cullivan and Eithne O Reilly are among the honours in the Intermediate Certificate results at Loreto College.
Presentation to Father Eddie Brady in the Town Clerk’s office in the Town Hall where he served with distinction fro a number of years as Town Clerk Cavan Urban Council from both the staffs of Cavan County Council and Cavan Urban Council. Pictured are Dermot McCarthy making the presentation to Father Eddie. Left to Right
Social and presentation from his friends and neighbours for Father Joe O Hanlon who is off to minister in the Diocese of Nottingham in England will be held in Saint Augustine’s Hall.
The staff of McCarren and Company save and donate £63 from their weekly pay packet to the Cavan Welfare Committee for the care of the elderly in the community.
AGM of Loreto Past Pupil’s Union will take place in the College next Sunday.
Thirty year old Sean Walsh achieves a double ways swim of Lough Corrib in Galway a distance of 10 miles in stormy choppy cold conditions in a very impressive 3 ¾ hours. Sean has already swam Lough Allen and Lough Erne.
September 10th 1966 Cavan UDC decide unanimously to move the 113 year old Cavan Horse Fair from the junction of Railway Road and Farnham Street to a new yet unspecified site in the town.
Brian Wray 10 year old son of Jim and Mrs Wray Moynehall is knocked down by a car while walking back to his home on Saturday last. As he crossed the Cavan Ballinagh Road he was knocked down and seriously injured by a passing motorist. He was rushed to Cavan’s Surgical Hospital where his condition is said to be comfortable. On exactly the same spot two years ago his then six year old brother was knocked down and later died of his injuries.
Cavan win the North Eastern Final of the Macra Na Feirme Question time and will now go forward to the All Ireland finals in Killarney in conjunction with the annual gathering of Macra na Feirme. Team Tom Carolan Peter O Reilly John Brady Annie Brady and Kevin Carney.
Cavan Urban Council decide to install new 125 watt fluorescent lighting on the existing poles in Cavan town despite protests from John O Rourke and the Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick TD that a system such as the new one in Virginia should be installed. The County Manager Dermot McCarthy said the ESB had offered the new proposed system free of any charge but there would be an increase in the annual payment for the current of £118 which would mean a penny on the Rates. Johnny O Rourke said that what was good enough for Virginia should certainly be the least standard that the County town should strive for and he was fed up coming into the Chamber to endorse second hand inferior jobs when Cavan should be striving for top of the range statue. Tom Fitzpatrick blamed the miserable attitude of the County Council who did not encourage any worthwhile development of the county town. He agreed with John O Rourke we need the best and anything less was only penny pinching. Dermot McCarthy was quite surprised at the attitude and said that the system he was proposing was in operation in Kells and they seemed to be happy enough with it. A system like Virginia would cost £20,000 to install in Cavan. Tom Fitzpatrick pointed out that there was a 10% grant but despite arguments against it was decided on a proposition of Maurice Jackson seconded by Joe McGovern to go ahead with the cheaper installation.
Walter Brennan Guinness Group representative in Cavan is made a presentation by the staff of the Farnham Hotel on the occasion of his transfer from Cavan . Michael Connolly Director of the Farnham Hotel made the presentation with Miss Flynn Manageress in attendance.
Mike Reilly ‘Mike’s Auto Wreck and Fairtown Motors’ sells the winning ticket number 12 in the Barmen’s Association draw. 1st Mary Rose Reilly Fairtown 2nd Margaret Reilly Fairtown 3rd Teresa Reilly Fairtown.
Cork defeat Kilkenny 3-9 to 1-10 to win their 20th All Ireland Hurling title in a thrilling final at Croke Park Dublin. Kilkenny led by 0-7 to 1-2 at the interval but Cork were the total masters in the second half.
Cavan Shamrock’s appear in their second major tournament final when they play Clones Unites in the Duncan Cup final at Villa Park Clones.
Big surprise as the all conquering Cavan Gael’s are pipped by the defending champions and league winners Killeshandra 3-8 to 5-1 in the Minor Championship final at Breffni Park. Personal triumph for Garrett O Reilly who scored 2-7 of the winner’s total. Every time he got the ball he threatened danger and was always in the thick of the action for the winners. The Gael’s got off to a flying start playing with the wind in the opening half they shot four goals and should have been much more ahead than the 4-0 to 1-3 interval lead they enjoyed. Killeshandra were supreme in second half going three points ahead with only ten minutes left after sustained pressure. Then super sub Pearse Gilroy struck with a solo goal dribbling on the floor past the Killeshandra defence to level the game. The play swung one way and then the other and the Gael’s were punished harshly when one of their defenders lifted the ball with Garret Reilly sending over the winning point with six minutes to go. The Gael’s only got what they deserved as they were totally played out of it in the second half and no remedy was forthcoming from the line. Oliver Crowed Oliver Galligan and Oliver Malone were outstanding in the first half. Joey O Keeffe was outstanding at midfield and never stopped trying while Dennis O Keeffe JJ Reilly at full forward never stopped trying. Paddy Reilly on the 40 faded after a bright start while sub Pearse Gilroy threatened danger particularly during the Gael’s period of dominance. Referee Brian O Reilly Crosserlough.
Tom Jenkins sells his newly built bungalow at Earlsvale Road to Roy and Dympna Baldwin Main Street for £3,300. Brian Murphy of Murphy /Quinn was the auctioneer while Thomas J Fitzpatrick TD Solicitor had carriage of sale.
September 17th 1966 Kathleen Conaty NT daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Conaty Killsallagh Ballinagh is appointed national teacher at Ballinagh NS replacing the very popular M Osborne BA who has retired after 40 years distinguished service.
Death of Robert ‘Bob’ Tumelty Pullabawn at his residence. He is survived by his wife sons and daughter. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Cavan Shamrock’s announce their team for Sunday’s Duncan Cup team as they welcome back George Pratt after a family bereavement. George will line out in his usual position of centre forward and in a series of changes replaces the absent Rick Graham from the team that was recently beaten in the McGinnity Cup final.
Cavan Gael’s are beaten for the second time in this year’s competition by Ballyconnell First Ulster’s 2-12 to 1-8 in a disappointing semi final witnessed by a small crowd paying £150 on the gate at Breffni Park. Ballyconnell led by 2-8 to 0-2 at the interval. Cavan Gael’s the current champions were beaten also by Crosserlough in the first round of this year’s round robin format. Ballyconnell will now play Crosserlough in the senior final at Breffni Park on Sunday October 2nd 1966.
Crubany Camogie team exact sweet vengeance on the home side Butlersbridge when they beat them 3 goals to nil having been beaten by the Bridge in their last encounter in Breffni Park by six goals to nil. The conditions for camogie were deplorable with the grass almost knee high. Jacinta Dunne Madeline O Brien Helen Sheridan Ann and Bernadette Blessing Joan Walsh and Geraldine Lyons were outstanding for Crubany while only Ann Brogan played up to expectations for a very poor lethargic Butlersbridge. Referee Michael Clancy.
M Lyons wins the Captain’s Matt McCutcheon’s prize at County Cavan Golf Club shooting a superb 64 nett. Vincent Crotty was runner up while Seamus Lawlor had the best gross.
The Mighty Avons Showband buy ‘Ford Lodge’ on 2 acres of ground adjacent to Cavan Cathedral for a record £9,250 with a view to converting the Georgian Mansion to a luxury hotel. Osborne King Megran Dawson Street Dublin were auctioneers while Allen and Halpin had carriage of sale. The property belonged to Caroline Halpin and had been in the family for over 100 years.
W Bell with navigator T Tuite from Bailieborough in an NSU Prinz win the North Louth Motor Rally with Billy Morris and navigator Mrs Marie Sheridan 2nd in a Fiat 850.
Barmen’s Association Chairman Seamus Fay Vice Chairman Liam Cooke Secretary Frank McDermott Treasurer James McEvoy. Committee Veronica Sharkey Micheal Smyth Leo Dowling Jimmy Maguire Ollie O Donnell and M Smith.
Cavan Old Folk’s Welfare Committee 1966 Chairman Margaret English Vice Chairman John O Rourke UDC Treasurer Teresa Kitson Secretary Seamus White. Committee Dr PJ Watters Dr C Brady Betty Breslin Mrs Sean O Reilly Maura Cullen Mrs E Simpson Maura Baxter Mrs James Dawson Mrs Smallhorne Kathleen McKenna and Tommy Molloy.
September 24th 1966 Wonderful photo of Gerry Brady Saint Felim’s Place receiving the James McCormack trophy from the donor and President of the Club following his stunning victory over Brendan Breslin in the Minor Snooker final last Sunday at Cavan CYMS.
Comprehensive School in Cootehill opens to receive 437 pupils over the age of 12 from a 12 mile radius of Cootehill. Co educational and non denominational the pupils were welcomed by Monsignor D Fitzpatrick PP VG Dean of Kilmore and Rev J McCabe CC Cootehill while Rev Father John O Donnell celebrated Mass in the school at the start of the school year. The school will provide facilities for the study of chemistry biology rural science domestic economy woodwork engineering and all other academic subjects available in the ordinary schools. There are 20 classrooms teacher’s library lab etc. The Architects of this the 3rd largest comprehensive in Ireland is PM Shaffrey Dublin while PJ McLoughlin Longford were the contractors with the Clerk of Works P McMahon from Clones.The in form Airmid O Hanlon wins the Lady Captain’s Prize Mrs T Aylmer’s at County Cavan Golf Club. Muriel Doherty the Secretary of the Ladie’s Club was runner up while Fiona Smith won the 9 hole competition.Galway and Meath will meet in the All Ireland Final next Sunday with Meath looking for their 3rd win while Galway are going for 3 in a row seeking their 7th All Ireland title. Shock as John Donnellan captain of the 1963 winning team fails a fitness test and is replaced by Collie McDonagh at wing half while Meath include 13 subs in their line up. Pat O Neill concludes that Galway are gone off the boil since their breakthrough win in 1963 and if Meath show the same form as in the second half of their impressive display against Down in the semi final they can dethrone the Champions. Down will play Mayo in the All Ireland Minor Final.
Cavan Shamrock’s win their first major trophy as man of the match Dickie Smith captain is presented with the Duncan Cup after and epic battle with Clones United going into extra time at Villa Park Clones before a very large crowd. In a game full of good football spills thrills and excitement Des Lambert put the Shamrock’s ahead with a great goal after 20 minutes with the spade work being done by the industrious Eamonn O Riordan. Raymond Agnew hit back for the home side with two delightful goals after great work by Jimmy Reavey and Bobby Sheerin. Then Dickie Smith struck as the game slipped close to half time he caught a ball on the volley 30 yards from goal and nearly ripped the net with a thunderbolt shot to leave the teams at 2 all at the interval. After a lot of good but inconclusive play Clones deservedly took the lead when the always brilliant Montgomery shot home to give them a 3-2 lead. Time was almost up and the trophy on its way to Clones when Dickie Smith scored one of the great individual goals head down he beat three defenders to give the Clones keeper no chance and tie the game at 3 all. Several of the Shamrock’s mentors were now on the field celebrating with the players as the long whistle went for full time. Ten minutes each side extra time was then played with no score in the first half with both sides seemingly out on their feet with exhaustion. Des Lambert with five minutes left went on a mazy dribble that brought him by four Clones defenders and into the box where he slid the ball past the Clones keeper for the winner. The referee had again to clear the pitch as the Cavan contingent celebrated. The referee soon sounded the final whistle with all of the Cavan team being carried shoulder high to the presentation area where Billy Davey Chairman of Cavan AUL an Clones United presented the famous Duncan Cup to the Cavan captain Dickie Smith. Cavan Shamrocks Gerry Maguire Frank Lyons Gene Cullivan John O Neill Dessie Maguire Gerry Egan Des Lambert (2) Dickie Smith Captain (2) George Pratt Andy McGahon. and Eamonn O Riordan. Clones United Brian Holmes Jimmy Reavey Liam Rooney D Rooney Willie Agnew Jonathan Douglas R Agnew G Montgomery Ivor Lendrum K McKenna and R Rooney.
The Mighty Avons on their first tour of Britain and the USA taking in New York Boston and Chicago are pictured with their manager Omagh native Charlie McBreen at Dublin Airport being bid farewell by the Aer Lingus Cailin Failte Gemma Kerley.Death of Bridget Jackson 4 Saint Felim’s Place and native of the Killeshandra area at a young age. She is survived by her husband and family. She was mother of the well known Anthony Jackson Brady’s Shoe Shop and an original member of the Boy Scout’s Accordion Band.. Anthony emigrated to the USA in 1964. Very well know and highly respected she worked taking in clothes for washing and other household tasks and originally lived in Wolfe Tone Street. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
September 30th 1966 Tragic death of John Joe O Reilly Kilnavara following a motor accident in London. He emigrated with the rest of the family twelve years ago. He is survived by his wife and three young children. Funeral in London.
Seventh All Ireland and third in a row Sam Maguire for a brilliant Galway team who showed the skeptics why they must be rated as one of the greatest teams of all time defeating a lack lustre Meath 1-10 to 0-7 who never showed the second half form of their semi final win over Down. Powerful all action display full of great skill and teamwork Galway should have won by at least six more points. Galway surprised the 71,569 spectators (the smallest since 1956 when 70,772 saw Galway beat Cork) by showing great appetite for battle and their teamwork at times brought gasps of amazement from the crowd which was well down owing to the installation of seats under the Cusack Stand which has reduced the capacity of Croke Park to 75,000. Galway led by 1-6 to 0-1 at half time with the Meath point coming in the 28th minute. Meath never sparked into action and were totally frustrated by a hard tackling physically more powerful Galway defence which has no weaknesses. Galway John Geraghty Enda Colleran Noel Tierney Bosco McDermott Collie McDonagh Sean Meade Martin Newell Jimmy Duggan Pat Donnellan Cyril Dunne Mattie McDonagh Seamus Leydon Liam Sammon Sean Cleary and Seamus Keenan. Sub John Donnellan for Sean Meade.
Patrick Dolan a student in Saint Patrick’s College from 1956-1961 is tragically drowned while learning to swim at Hailsholme Gravel Pits London. A non swimmer Patrick ‘Jap’ Dolan was taking instructions from a friend when he went under. Native of Drumcannon Swanlinbar Pat emigrated with the family some few years ago. Outstanding footballer with London Geraldine’s he won an East Midland’s Championship medal in 1963. Outstandingly handsome and very popular with his Elvis Presley impersonations. Rt Rev Monsignor EH Athcheson PP officiated at the funeral Mass in Saint Hugh’s Lincoln on September 16th with the coffin draped in the Lincoln Geraldine’s colours who also formed a guard of honour at the removal and funeral. Lincoln City Police motor cycle division escorted the cortege Carwick Road cemetery Lincoln.
Cavan Motor Club Jackson Cup 1st L Costello and Kevin Dolan 2nd Willie McCormack and Willie Browne and 3rd J Kearns and W Bell.
Death of the vey popular Bridget Adrian Drumcrave relict of James Adrian who died some 30 years ago. Bridget was the oldest resident of the parish at the age of 99 and was active up to 3 weeks ago. She was one of the great characters of her generation and could speak with authority of the big changes in Cavan since the Famine. She was one of the kindest and most popular residents always available to help those less well off in the community. She is survived by her nephews and nieces. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery .
Paddy and his son Sean Woods beat a national collectors of Dahlias at the annual show in the RDS Royal Horticultural Hall winning all round then with their Cavan produce that brought genuine gasps of amazement from seasoned growers. Sean who is a very well known official in Cavan Post Office and a playing member of Drumalee GFC won 1st 2nd 3rd in three classes while his father Paddy won 2nd in two classes and 3rd in another. The achievement was hailed by the Royal Horticultural growers who are planning now to hold a show in Cavan next year.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Arnold E/W Father Sean O Reilly and Mrs Aherne. Howell Cup Kathleen Sullivan and Mrs M O Sullivan.
Patrick Donohoe well known farmer and Merchant Ballyhaise is killed while cycling back from an outlying farm of land on Friday night being knocked down by a car on the main Cavan/Ballyhaise road just 100 yards from his home. He was a native of Kilnabrick Derrylin and opened a business in Ballyhaise some years ago. He is survived by his wife one son and three daughters.
October 7th 1966 Thomas P Kelly Sales Director of Fleetwood Brushes presents the trophy for best kept business premises in Ballyjamesduff the national tidy town winners for 1966 to Peter and Mrs Shaffrey ‘Percy French Hotel’ Ballyjamesduff while James Smith accepts the overall award from Dr TJ O Donnell Director General of Bord Failte. Paddy McGowan Butlersbridge is pictured receiving the ‘best new entry’ award for Butlersbridge at the presentation ceremony in Ballyjamesduff.
Most Rev Doctor O Callaghan Bishop of Clogher in an address read at all Masses in the Diocese forbids his flock to attend Winter time dances after 12 midnight. The holding of Carnivals for parochial purposes is strongly forbidden and none of the flock may travel by car to outlying Diocese to attend such functions. The Dance Hall Owners Association take issue with the Bishop and appeal for an all the year round finish at 1 am as the Hotels in the area run functions with full bar licenses until 1:30 am. Justice JP Gilvarry appeals to the authorities for leadership in deciding a nationwide rule for both licensed and unlicensed dances. In the mid 1950s when Dr O Callaghan became Bishop of Clogher dancing at most venues in the Dioceses did not finish until 3 am.
Erskine Childers Tanaiste and Minister for Health unveils the plaque proclaiming Ballyjamesduff as Ireland’s Tidiest Town 1966. Pictured are Peter Devine BE Ballyjamesduff Dr TJ O Driscoll Director General of Bord Failte and Patrick Cusack Solicitor Chairman of Ballyjamesduff Tidy Town’s Committee.
Crosserlough Gaels win their 3rd title when winning the worst ever county senior final beating Ballyconnell 3-13 to Nil at well attended Breffni Park. Crosserlough led by 3-7 to Nil at half time and took their foot off the accelerator at half time with the crowd heading for the exits from early in the second half. Just so poor it was an unbelievably poor attempt by the West Cavan men to compete and they were overcome by nerves after a very impressive campaign with many of the pundits tipping them to win their first ever title. The problems all stemmed from midfield where Sean Byers and Noel Hanley were in devastating form and despite only playing at half pace toward the end Ballyconnell had nobody of this class to compete. Only Tom Maguire the recently retired Cavan and Ulster star Mick Hoban sub J O Connor and Garrett O Reilly a minor star of 1966 could compete and nobody else from the Ballyconnell side except goalkeeper Matt McHugh the present Cavan county custodian who could not do anything to stem the tide and brought off some miraculous saves to save his side from an even heavier defeat. Crosserlough thus emulated their counterparts of 1958 who beat Cavan Gaels in hugely controversial circumstances 3-7 to 3-4 thanks to a brilliant Jimmy ‘ Miller’ Smith goal with time almost up. In 1961 Crosserlough beat Ballinagh 2-8 to 2-3. Noel O Reilly who came on as a sub Brian O Reilly Dennis King Sean Byers Noel Hanley and Sean Lynch now have three senior championship medals. The referee for Sunday last was Mick McCarthy Cavan Gael’s.
County Cavan Badminton AGM is held in the County Hotel Cavan with clubs from Cavan Kilmore Bailieboro Saint Anne’s Bailieboro Arva Kingscourt and Virginia in attendance. President Dean Turkington Kilmore Vice Presidents Seamus Morris Arva and Fred Duffy Virginia Secretary Mrs Turkington Kilmore Treasurer Leo McDonald Cavan PRO John McCormack Cavan.. Selection Committee Dean Turkington Fred Duffy and Seamus Morris.
Death of Patrick O Keeffe Billis Cavan at the age of 85. Member of the old Drumcrave fife and drum band he played gaelic football with Behey Benburbs and Drumalee GFC. Three of his grandsons are members of local GAA clubs. He took and active part in the war of Independence and fought on the Republican side in the Civil War. Distinguished member of Cavan Old IRA who provided a guard of honour at the funeral where the coffin was draped in the Tricolour. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery .Vandals loose after dances on Saturday and Sunday nights rip up shrubs from tubs and in one instance tip over the tube onto the footpath. No civic spirit desperate appearance of the town after late night thuggery.
Outing of County Cavan for 36 elderly people ends up in the Town Hall where they were entertained to a lavish tea with musical items by Mel Doherty Cavan Boy Scout’s Band Breffni Balladeers and many other local artistes. Maurice Jackson kindly provided the transport free of charge and the event was sponsored by Cavan Old Folk’s Welfare Committee.
Saint Patrick’ s College Past Pupil’s Union 1966. President Patrick McDonald Chairman Joe Flood Secretary Des Gilroy and Treasurer Gerry O Reilly. The annual 15th dinner dance will take place in Jury’s Hotel Ballsbridge on 15th November and past pupils from Loreto and the Royal School Cavan are cordially invited to attend.
October 14th 1966 Saint Joseph’s Church in Ballyjamesduff is blessed and officially opened by the Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn. There were 11 priests in the Sanctuary led by Rev Monsignor D Fitzpatrick PP Vicar General of the Diocese of Kilmore. Master of Ceremonies was Father James Duffy. Following the blessing Mass was celebrated by Bishop Quinn with deacon Father James Duffy sub deacon Rev M O Reilly. Among the distinguished capacity attendance was Rev Mr Fletcher MA representing the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church and Mrs Fletcher Farnham Street Cavan. Phil Cullivan Gaffney Cullivan was the Architect while the contractor was Paddy Doherty Oldtown Cavan.
Longford win their first ever National League after first beating New York 1-18 to 0-17 and then losing to New York 0-10 to 0-9 in the Final proper at Croke Park Dublin. Thousands lined the route to welcome home the champions as they made their way home in triumph on Monday evening to a reception in Longford town where over 15,000 were on hand to greet their heroes. Bonfires blazed on the hills throughout the county as the team were escorted on a lorry to the Market Square where Brendan Bardon the Longford captain raised the cup in triumph. The Mullingar Brass and Reed Band led the parade and the team were welcomed home by the Adm of Saint Mel’s Cathedral Father P A McGovern and Rev Canon McLoughlin. J Flynn Chairman of the Longford County Board presided and the team were entertained to a meal in the Longford Arms which was festooned with the Blue and yellow colours of the new champions.
The ESB are installing the new lighting system in Cavan town which is a huge improvement on the old system and is being installed by the ESB free of charge.
Cavan Freedom From Hunger 1966 Chairman Jimmy Finlay Vice Chairman Paddy O Reilly Treasurer Kathleen Lunn and Secretary Anselem Lovett.
More confusion reigns on the future shape of Cavan Cattle Mart. With the co operative continuing to canvas farmers for share capital for the site they recently purchased in Drumgola and for which planning permission has been recently applied for to Cavan County Council. Meanwhile Brady Brothers led by Tom Brady Senior from Cootehill are preparing to open their recently purchased premises at Cavan Railway Station as the local cattle mart.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Annie McEneaney and Ann Kelly E/W Surgeon Maloney and AG Hunt.
Congratulations to Michael Sheridan Inspector of Agriculture and native of Urney Ballinagh who has been appointed CAO of the Cavan branch. Michael is presently Deputy Chief Agricultural Officer in Roscommon.
October 21st 1966 As 8,000 farmers descend on Dublin blocking traffic in the main thoroughfares for over three hours, Charlie Haughey refuses to meet them on arrival at the Department of Agriculture prompting the baying shouting whistling noisy farmers to stage a sit down protest outside the Department’s Office’s. The nationwide protest is looking for ‘A New Deal; for farmers.
Joe Hill Stragelliffe Cavan is charged with dangerous driving of a motor car at New Inns Ballyjamesduff causing the death of twenty year old Patrick Smallhorne. Superintendent BP Kelly prosecuted while George V Maloney Junior was for Joe Hill . The case was adjourned to Cavan District Court later in the week.
Bishop Austin Quinn blesses the new Comprehensive School in Cootehill also in attendance was the Dean Of Kilmore Monsignor D Fitzpatrick PP VG Father John O Donnell Rev P Smith Maudabawn and Rev J McCabe CC Cootehill. The new co educational non denominational super school the third biggest in Ireland was officially opened by Donagh O Malley Minister for Education.
At Cavan District Court before Justice JP Gilvarry Joe Hill of Drumcrave Cavan was charge with dangerous driving causing the death of Paddy Smallhorne at Drumullagh New Inn. Superintendent BP Kelly prosecuted and George V Maloney appeared for the defendant. The case was adjourned to a special hearing of Cavan District Court on November 3rd 1966.
Jimmy Magee and his All Stars finish the season on a high note when they played the Mighty Avons/Drifters selection before a large crowd at the White City Stadium in London. Later over 6,000 people attended the all star dance in the Galtymore Ballroom in Cricklewood London where Pat Lynch and the Airchords were the featured artistes. Since their first game on the 6th June in Ballyjamesduff they have played in 17 venues raising over £20,000 for various charities throughout Ireland. Centres visited include Ballyjamesduff Tullow Dublin Navan Tullamore Kilkenny Athy Castlebellingham Maynooth Longford Gorey Carlow Carrick on Shannon and Carrick on Suir. Stars such as Brian Poole and John Giles have joined the stars of Irish radio and TV in entertaining thousands throughout Ireland. 52 players were used in the 17 matches and ever presents were Jimmy Magee Liam Campbell Gerry O Brien and Ballyjamesduff man Connie Lynch.
Drumalee score well merited 4-4 -1-3 home win over the Junior Champions Castlerahan at bottomless Drumalee on Sunday in the Junior League. Joey Browne and Seamus Fay were outstanding in defence while Dennis O Keeffe gave a powerful performance scoring at will with great support from Micheal Greenan and Fergus McCauley. Frankie Walsh after a poor second half was moved to midfield where he had the proverbial ‘stormer’ in the second half. Scorers Dennis O Keeffe 3-0 Donie Fay 1-0 Seamus McCauley sub 0-2 and Micheal Greenan 0-2.Referee Mick McCarthy Cavan Gaels excellent referee allowing the play to flow.
Cavan Motor Club Breifne Trophy 1st N Smith and R Tuite. Eighteen competitors All cups won by the members will be presented at the annual gala dinner dance in the Ulster Arms on November 3rd 1966.
Tadhg Connolly and Paddy McCormack will be in charge of the projector at the UNICEF film show in Saint Augustine’s Hall at which members of the nation executive will attend to make arrangements for a collection throughout the county of Cavan. Paddy is a son of Tommy McCormack the long time projectionist in the Town Hall and nephew of James McCormack the projectionist in the Magnet Cinema for over 25 years.
Third winner for Phil Gargan in the Hospital Sweepstake. This time a ticket sold by Phil wins £100 in the Cambridgeshire Sweep. Michael ‘Red Mickey’ Smith from Oakvale Service Station Farnham Road and Laurence Smith Saint Phelim’s Hospital own ½ of the winning ticket while the other half is shared between Nurses McQuade Meehan Lynch and Donohoe all of Saint Phelim’s Hospital.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard E/W Mr and Mrs Brady.
Sympathy is extended to Garda Sergeant Bill Gaffey on the death of his sister Kate Kelly Athlone.
Sympathy is extended to John McGinnity and family Bridge Street on the death of his father Peter McGinnity General Merchant Eshnadarragh Roslea County Fermanagh on Tuesday last.
Untimely death of Doctor Maura Corr Farnham Street at the age of 62. She was a native of the Belturbet area and wife of Bernard Corr Dental Surgeon Farnham Street. She was sister of Conor Rudden Creeney Belturbet Hugh O Reilly Uragh Belturbet and aunt of TP O Reilly Solicitor and Chairman of Cavan County Board GAA and Aogh O Reilly Solicitor Cootehill. She was sister in law to Rev Larry Corr PP Virginia and J F Corr a member of Cavan County Council. Her eldest so Lieutenant Brian Corr Army Aer Corps was tragically killed in a plane crash at Shannon Airport 5 years ago. She is survived by her husband Bernard and son Felim. There was a large and very representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery with Father ABC McGrath officiating.
Memorial to Senator Patrick Baxter to be officially blessed and unveiled at 11 am in Killygarry cemetery next Sunday. The memorial has been erected by the National branch of Fine Gael.
October 28th 1966 Frank Griffin Agent Bank of Ireland for the last 4 ½ years is made a presentation on the occasion of his transfer to Dun Laoire branch of Bank Of Ireland. His son Alan Griffin has just been awarded a first class honours degree in Classics at Trinity and as a result of his exams he has been rewarded with a Research Scholarship to Peter House College Cambridge.
Patrick Lynch aged 10 son of Mr and Mrs James Lynch Drumora Crossdoney is killed when he falls from a chestnut tree 20 feet to his death after one of the branches gave way. He was on his way home from Corlia National School when the accident happened and was rushed to Cavan Surgical Hospital unconscious where he died some hours later.
Ann O Reilly Drumcarbin House is awarded the prize as best in special subjects in nursing exams and Ann Smith Abbey Street 1st in Junior exam at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey England.
Loreto pupils stage the musical version of ‘The Scarlet Pimpernel’ to packed audiences for five nights at the College. Catherine Cullivan was Lady Blaheney Mary English was Chavelin. The production was by Marie Cranny. Costumes were by PJ Bourke Dublin. Pictured are Catherine Cullivan Mary Murray Mary Murphy Dympna Maguire Thecla Smith Mary English Joan Whelan who played the ‘Prince of Wales’
Benny and Kathy Conaty empty the famous bottle that adorns their counter in their tidy public house in Connolly Street which amounts to £9-10-3 which they bring to the local Post Office to be converted to a money order for Gorta and Freedom from Hunger campaign only to be informed that the Post Office will not accept anything less than £21 in small change in exchange for post office money orders. At the present rate the money collected would keep a child from starving for 18 months.
Cavan CYMS 1966 President Paddy O Reilly Vice President Jimmy McCormack Secretary Michael Higgins Treasurer Myles Higgins . Committee Micheal Smyth Tony Donohoe John O Neill Joe O Rourke and Mickey Breslin.
Cavan Bridge N/S PD Maloney and AG Hunt E/W Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan.
November 4th 1966 Cavan Town win the best angling centre award for the 3rd time in a row in the competition sponsored by the Angling Times’ for which there is a prize of £100 free advertising in their magazine. They also won the top award and special prize of £200. In 1964 Cavan tied for 1st place with Carrick on Shannon in 1965 they won it outright and this year they achieved a complete new standard for their facilities and signage to guide the visiting anglers. Honorable mention was made of ‘Cavan’s Mr Fisherman’ Hugh Gough who has single handedly orchestrated this huge leap forward for Cavan town which is now the envy of all the angling centres in the country with record numbers of coarse anglers flocking to Cavan every year particularly from Great Britain.
Rosaleen O Dowd Latnadrona Crosserlough is crowned County Cavan Dairy Queen at Castlerahan Annual social in the Sheelin Shamrock Hotel on Sunday night last.
Senator Michael Hayes unveils the new headstone erected at the grave of the late Senator PF Baxter at Killygarry cemetery. Father Joseph Dolan Adm Cavan presided and blessed the stone while pictured are Declan O Reilly grandson Ursula Baxter granddaughter Laurie Baxter granddaughter Peter O Reilly son in law Monica O Reilly daughter Una Baxter daughter Ursula Baxter daughter Mary Baxter daughter in law and Colm Baxter son. Among the attendance was General Richard Mulcahy and Father Joe Dolan Adm led the crowd in reciting a decade of the rosary for the deceased Senator and County Councilor.
Death of the ‘Fighting Chaplain’ Father Corr 29th American Forces 1914-1948 War. He was Pastor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church East Orange. Native of Ballinagh he was educated at Drumcrow NS Saint Patrick’s College and Sexton Hall College New Jersey where he was ordained for the Diocese of Dewark in 1911. He was a frequent visitor in his early years in America but was not home since 1930. He is survived by Father Thomas Corr New Jersey Very Rev Laurence Corr PP Virginia Bernard Corr BDS Farnham Street Patrick J Corr New York John Francis Corr County Council Moynalty one sister Margaret O Reilly Dublin. He was cousin of the very popular Father Larry Corr PP Kilmore.
Mary Baxter of the Rival’s Inn is the new Secretary of ‘Ian and The Hi Lows’ Fan Club and invites all who are interested in joining the club to contact her for signed photographs and up coming appearances of Ian and the popular Lough Gowna Band in the Cavan area.
Youth Social for Halloween in aid of the Gorta Freedom from Hunger appeal raises £2-11-6 which is being sent on to Gorta.
November 11th 1966 Sean Lemass resigns and after a week of speculation whether son in law Charlie Haughey or bitter rival George Colley would succeed him Fianna Fail nominated compromise candidate Jack Lynch who was elected by Dail Eireann to the post of Taoiseach. Liam Cosgrove was proposed by Fine Gael and Brendan Corish by the Labour Party. Later Jack Lynch went to Arus An Uachtarainn to receive his seal of office. On his return to Dail Eireann he announced the following Cabinet. Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Frank Aiken Transport Power Post’s and Telegraphs Erskine Childers Agriculture Niall Blayney Local Government Kevin Boland Lands and the Gaeltacht Micheal Moran Defence Michael Hilliard Finance Charlie Haughey Justice Brian Lenihan Social Welfare Padraic Brennan Education Donagh O Malley Industry and Commerce George Colley and Health Sean Flanagan.
Next Sunday is a red letter day at Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan which will celebrate its 150th Anniversary. Lord Farnham will read the first lesson while Venerable Archdeacon Shire will read the second lesson. Bishop EFB Moore Bishop of Kilmore Ardagh and Elphin will preside and preach the key address. As usual Mrs E Daniels ‘Drumard House’ is on the organ and all denominations are invited to attend. The ceremonies will be carried live on Radio Eireann on Sunday morning.
In his last hours as Taoiseach Sean Lemass breaks the deadlock which led to Minister Charlie Haughey locking out a delegation from the NFA led by Rickard Deasy. After three weeks out in the cold the delegation are warmly received by the Taoiseach and Charlie Haughey Minister for Agriculture.
The Royal School Past Pupils hold their annual dinner dance in the Park Virginia. Pictured are Mervyn Johnston Myrtle Henderson Mrs Jimmy Dawson President Mr J Barrows Jimmy Dawson Treasurer Mr K Mills Mrs Derek Morris Secretary Derek Morris Douglas Anderson and Sadie Kennedy.
Sympathy is extended to Charlie BDS and Dr Brian Gallagher Cavan footballers on the death of their mother Eva Gallagher at the Mater Private Hospital in Dublin.
County Cavan Dart’s League 1966 Chairman Frank Nannery Secretary C Kavanagh Treasurer S Sheridan. Committee B Galligan P Reilly C Reilly Tommy Murray V Reilly John Brogan T Smith. Meeting held in ‘The Blue Moon’ Bridge Street and eight teams have been affiliated.
Virginia Blues defeat Redhills 2-9 to 0-5 in the Junior Championship Final Replay. Bad tempered game with frequent outbreaks of fisticuffs before a ‘hand full of spectators’ in cold but perfect conditions at Breffni Park.
Death of the famous John Igoe 21 College Street Cavan’s last saddler at Saint Felim’s Hospital after a short illness. He has his premises on the site of Maurice Brady’s shop beside Hourican’s. He was a native of Galway and was himself an excellent horseman riding out in many point to point races in the area. Very dapper neat appearance with a beautiful tended moustache and full head of silk white hair. He was a wonderful character and welcomed children into his premises to behold the wonders of a bygone age illustrate in coloured pictures of race horses all around the walls of the shop that had its own distinctive smell and neat appearance. Jim Galligan who shared the business with him was an accomplished jockey and a star of the Cavan Point to Point meeting at Killymooney. John Igoe is survived by his wife family and sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery.
Over 1,000 attend the visitation of Killygarry cemetery where Father Joe Dolan Adm led the congregation in reciting the rosary and prayers for the dead while Father Patrick J Gargan officiated at Benediction in Saint Brigid’s Church.
Brian Murphy continues to dispose of the spare property in the town at record high prices this time it’s an unoccupied site in Church Street with a garage and other buildings fetching £3,000 for Tractamotor’s with John V Kelly having carriage of sale.
Barry O Sullivan will give the recital this week at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
D O Rourke Dublin will give a lecture on the proper way to take the best photographs at Cavan Photographic Club in the Farnham Hotel.
PJ Carroll from College Street a member of Cavan Gael’s football club is the lucky winner of the star spot at the Anglo Celt staff dance in the packed Town Hall. PJ is pictured receiving the £20 from colleague Ray Griffith Vice Chairman of the organizing committee.
November 18th 1966 Thomas ‘Tommy’ Goldrick ‘Cill Mor’ is elected Area Director Cavan Red Cross . He was the Unit Officer of Cavan Town Red Cross for the last four years and succeeds Seamus White who served in the post for the last two years. Tommy is an Inspector with the Department of Social Welfare.
Jack Lynch on his first day in Dail Eireann appears like Santa Claus when he announces a National Loan to raise £25 million offering a stupendous interest rate of 7 ½ %. With each unit costing £100. No surprise when his Minister for Finance Charlie Haughey tells the Dail the following week that the Loan has been oversubscribed.
Cavan Parish Church founded just after the Battle of Waterloo in 1816 has served each passing generation and nurtured it witnesses to the Glory of God so states Rev EFB Moore Bishop of Kilmore Ardagh and Elphin at the 150th anniversary celebrations in Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan where church and state gathered to bear witness to the sacred and historic edifice. Father ABC McGrath represented to Bishop and Catholic priest of the Diocese of Kilmore while Rev Mr Fletcher MA represented the Presbyterian Church. Lord Farnham read the first lesson followed by Venerable Archdeacon Shire reading the second lesson. Mrs J Anderson was in charge of the Choir which was augmented by the Choir of the Royal School. Mrs E Daniels was on the organ. Included in the congregation were Rev John Anderson MA Headmaster of the Royal School Paddy Smith TD Tom Fitzpatrick TD Chairman of Cavan UDC John Tully TD Senator Paddy O Reilly Murmod Virginia Patrick Smith Chairman of Cavan County Council Senator J C Cole Senator Seamus Dolan Dermot McCarthy County Manager and Carmel McDonnell Town Clerk Cavan. The ceremony was relayed live on Radio Eireann.
Cavan Shamrock’s win thriller against Mel Celtic after extra time in the first round of the Junior Cup thus qualifying for the Cavan/Louth area final where they now play the favourites Drogheda United in the final. Shamrock’s led at the interval by 3-1 thanks to goals from Dickie Smith 2 and flying winger Des Lambert who had the proverbial ‘stormer’ After the break John Callaghan pulled one back for the Drogheda side to leave it 3-2 and on 20 minutes Dickie Smith had the goal of the game to complete his hat trick with a blaster from 30 yards that almost pulled the netting from the stauncheon. Thanks to a gritty fight back Mel Celtic leveled the game but in extra time and in fading light the two tired teams were separated by a late Eamonn O Riordan goal complete the scoring for Shamrock’s and giving them a passage to the final 5-4 on aggregate. Rick Graham was tenacious at left back while Frank Lyons covered well for new goalkeeper Pat Kinsella who brought off some very courageous saves in goals. John O Neill Dessie Maguire and Gerry Egan as usual were a tower of strength and the forwards were kept well supplied with the ball. Eamonn O Riordan was outstanding at centre forward linking well with captain and man of the match Dickie Smith while PJ Maguire Des Lambert and Johnny Cusack always threatened danger.
N/S Joan O Hanlon and PD Maloney E/W Tommy McCormick and Jim Mansfield.
November 25th 1966 Killygarry take their chances to beat Drumgoon 2-7 to 2-2 in the Junior League Semi Final at Breffni Park. For once Packy McGovern and PJ Galligan played second fiddle at midfield but the Killygarry forwards made much better use of their limited possession to win by 5 points and earn their first final entry. M Galligan and Malo Reilly were immense in defence while county minor Niall O Brien veteran Dessie Agnew and the Galligan’s capitalized on limited possession.
Death of one of Cavan’s best known and most respected residents Charlie McDowell 16 Breffni Terrace at the age of 76. For many years he was a Sergeant in the British Army and was mentioned in dispatches during combat in the 1914-1918 World War. He represented Labour on Cavan UDC for many years and was a great advocate for those less well off in proving housing and assistance when required. His wife died seven years ago. There was a large and representative gathering at the funeral in the Cathedral where the members of the Labour Party and the ITGWU formed a guard of honour. Burial later took place in Cullies cemetery .
Cavan Saint Vincent De Paul make their annual appeal and house to house collection in the town having increased the fuel allowance for all of their clients this year. Last year the Society spent £641 on 885 visits to those in need and need even more funds to meet the growing demand and rising costs of fuel food and clothes.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Aidan Leahy and Jim Burke E/W Gerry Hunt and PD Maloney.
In the Cavan CYMS Snooker Handicap Kieran Cullivan beats Jimmy Keogh Dessie Gumley beats Michael Bravendar Michael Higgins beats Martin Jermyn and Hugh Cosgrove beat Benny Cafferty.
Kathleen Brady Town Hall Street Music Teacher will give the Recital at Cavan Gramophone Society in the Ulster Arm’s Hotel.
December 2nd 1966 Bernadette Flynn the popular Manageress of the Farnham Arms Hotel is representing Cavan on Board of Trade Mission to Lancashire where she gives sell out speeches outlining the cheap excellent holidays available in the Cavan area to audiences in Manchester and Liverpool.+
Judge H E Wedlock who was born and raised at ‘Springville’ Earlsvale Road (Rick and Carmel Lewis’ house) is officially welcomed back to Cavan on his first visit as a judge of the Circuit Court. Paddy Cusack now the Father of the Bar Peter JF McDwyer County Registrar spoke about him as an old colleague and friend. With Judge Wellwood remarking that when he set out on a career in law Paddy Cusack was in fact the ‘Baby of the Bar’ and now he has graduated all these years later to be ‘Father of the Bar’ in county Cavan. Judge Wedlock is an internationally well known pianist.
Doctor Brian Boydell conducts the Dublin Orchestral Players in a musical extravaganza at Loreto College Cavan.
Best year yet for Cavan Parochial Sale of Work when they report that all items cleared in record time at their annual event in the Town Hall.
Vincent Cahill former Castlerahan and Cavan Junior star wins his second senior county championship in Meath when he helps Columcille Gael’s Kells to victory on Sunday last having already won a Meath senior championship with Navan O Mahony’s in 1963. Vincent is a brother of Tony and Dessie Cahill stars of the present Castlerahan team who are Junior champions in Cavan.
Cavan Shamrock’s will play their last game of 1966 when they face Drogheda United in the Final of the Cavan/Louth Junior Cup while their minor take on Longford Town on December 10th in the Youth Cup.
Funeral of John C Smith Belfast and native of Drumcrave in Cullies cemetery . He was killed on the Lisburn/Newtownbreda road while returning to Cavan on Friday evening last. He was very popular and extremely well known in both Cavan and Belfast while his older brother was killed five years ago when he fell from his bicycle near his home. His untimely death is mourned by his brother and five sisters who are sympathized in their loss/.
Untimely death of Patrick Paddy Lennon in Surrey England at the age of 34. Eldest son of John and Bridget Lennon Saint Bridget’s Terrace he was very well known in Cavan and was an outstanding member of Cavan Harps and Crubany GFC with whom he won Junior and senior honours including a senior league medal in 1949. He is survived by his wife and family one brother John in England Mrs Mary Thompson USA Anna Johnston and Bridget Lennon Cavan.
Cavan Girls Club stage their annual musical extravaganza of dancing singing and comedy in the Town Hall on December 11th and 12th 1966.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Burke and Matty Corcoran E/W Owen McGovern and Father PJ Gargan.
December 9th 1966 Post Office has to be evacuated as all of Church Street is threatened by a fire which was fanned by the fresh breeze and shortage of water pressure. Fire broke out in the premises of Bridget Ann ‘Baby’ Whelan’s and quickly spread upstairs to the offices of Allen and Halpin Solicitors with workers transferring the multiple files and papers in an emergency to premises of John V Kelly nearby. The fire broke out as hundreds of people were making their way to the Cathedral for First Friday Mass. Cavan Fire Brigade were quickly on the scene but found no water pressure in the mains Stan McCarthy Fire Chief quickly ordered his men to roll out over 200 yards of hose to the Kinnypottle River and the fight began to contain the quickly spreading fire. Killeshandra Cootehill Ballyjamesduff and Belturbet Brigades were called in to give a hand. The McPhillips and Doyle families were evacuated from a top storey flat and as the fire spread the night Telephonists were evacuated for over an hour leaving Cavan without any telephone communication. With the wind easing and the increase in water pressure the brigades brought the outbreak to a conclusion in just over 2 hours. The Doyle and McPhillips families were accommodated over night in the nearby Surgical Hospital. Extensive damage to all buildings owned by Mrs Maureen McDonald particularly Whelan’s where the store was full of the Christmas stock.
Death of Cavan’s oldest person Anne Clarke ‘The Bridge’ Killinkere at the age of 103 in Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. Born on July 3rd 1864 she received the President’s Eamonn De Valera’s gift of £5 on the occasion of her 100th Birthday on July 3rd 1964. She was 3rd eldest of the family of ten of Andrew Clarke ‘The Bridge’ Killinkere. She attributed her long life to plenty of exercise fresh air wholesome food. She was aunt of A Clarke NT Virginia and E Clarke NT Oldcastle.
John M Fitzpatrick ‘Villa Maria’ Cootehill son of Peter Law Agent and Rose Nee Taggart qualifies as a Solicitor. Educated at Cootehill NS Saint McCartan’s College Monaghan and UCD John is a nephew of Tom Fitzpatrick TD . He did his apprenticeship with his uncle Tom in Farnham Street Cavan.
Rev George Millar on behalf of the Select Vestry Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan makes a presentation to Mrs E Daniels who was as usual on the organ and Mrs John Anderson The Royal School who trained and conducted the combined choirs of the Royal School and Cavan Parish Church at the 150th celebration s of Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan. Both ladies were presented with inscribes hymnals. Mrs Daniels has been playing the organ since she was 14 and has been organist in Cavan Parish Church since 1920.
Ulster Novices Championships over 4 mile at Cornafean is won by Gerry Craig Oak Leaf Derry in a time of 25:55 Oliver Harvey Keady was 2nd and 3rd P Kelly Glasslough Harriers Monaghan. Teams 1st Roger Casement’s Belfast 2nd Keady Armagh and 3rd Glasslough. Danny McDaid skipped over the demanding 3 mile course to record a very impressive victory with PJ Leddy Ballinamore out of sight in 2nd place. Brian McEnroe was the best Cavan competitor in 15th position over the punishing 3 miles of hills and dales at Monery. Cornafean were 5th team.
Cavan Shamrock’s beaten 5-3 in the FAI Junior Cup in atrocious weather conditions in a thrilling and entertaining game at Tierquin. Pat Kinsella in the Cavan goal made his one and only mistake when he misjudged a lob by P Campbell of Drogheda to give the visitors the lead on 10 minutes but man in form Eamonn O Riordan equalized with a typical solo goal using his immense strength to fend off a number of Drogheda defenders to shoot to the corner of the net. Jimmy Fay restored Drogheda’s lead soon afterwards and B Tiernan put Drogheda in cruise control by shooting another when the Cavan defence were caught out. Rick Graham who had a mighty game for the Shamrock’s kept up his attacking mode and it paid off just before half time when he got through to shoot the Shamrock’s second goal leaving the interval score at 3-2 in favour of Drogheda United. The impressive B Tiernan lost his marker and put Drogheda into a 4-2 lead early in the second half. With 12 minutes left for play Des Lambert sent in an in swinger from a corner and Shamrock’s had closed the gap to just one goal with plenty of time left. Drogheda after absorbing a period of intense Cavan pressure broke away impressively and Frank Thornton went through to beat the Cavan keeper Kinsella to give Drogheda an unassailable lead. Team Pat Kinsella Martin Clarke Dessie Maguire Gerry Egan Frank Lyons John O Neill Des Lambert Dickie Smith Eamonn O Riordan Rick Graham and PJ Maguire.
ICA Choir will perform Carols in Cavan town on Friday and Saturday next in aid of ‘Gorta’s Freedom From Hunger’ appeal.
Cavan Bridge N/S Cyril Arnold and L Burke E/W Owen McGovern and Angela Clarke.
Another door to door collection in all areas in the town for the Children’s Christmas Tree as which gifts will be distributed to the children of all the local schools from 4-10 years old.
Committee formed to aid the victims of the recent tragic fire in Church Street in which the Doyle and McPhillips family lost all their possessions. Subscriptions can be sent to Dr Brian Galligan Farnham Street Brian Murphy 89 Main Street or Matt Connolly ‘The Royal Pharmacy’ adjacent to the Farnham Hotel.
December 16th 1966 On one of Cavan’s busiest days in the run up to Christmas 1966, the local branch of the NFA hold a rally with 600 farmers blocking the town for 4 hours with tractors cars and lorries. The meeting was addressed by Benny Donohoe Chairman of West Cavan NFA.
Girls Club pack out the Town Hall with their musical extravaganza of comedy dancing and singing. Girls Club Variety Concert Town Hall: Cast Marian Allen, Philomena Brady ,Patricia Carmichael Maureen Carroll Frances Cosgrove ,Betsy Coyle Dympna Coyle Ann Cullen Rosemary Fox, Ann Goodman ,Marie Goodman ,Rose Higgins ,Bernadette Kenny, Roslin Kenny Joan McCarville ,Ann McKiernan Frances McKiernan Patricia McKiernan, Marie Maguire ,Sheila Maguire ,Theresa Murphy ,Margaret Murray ,Maureen Murray ,Kathleen Sexton, Bridie Smith, Geraldine Smith and Peggy Smith. Make Up :Betty Hickey, Costumes :Maureen Hand, Lighting :Brian Sullivan, Stage Manager :Phil Cullivan. Orchestra: Eileen Morgan ,Jackie Fitzpatrick and Stan Mullery .Guest Artistes: Danny McCarney and Bill McMahon and Producer Sarah Cullen.. Michael O Duffy (Famous Irish tenor) will be the Guest artist with the Girls Club show in February when they will also perform in Ballyjamesduff .Michael sang with the Girls Club during their 1952 presentation. He has just returned from a sell out tour of Australia Hong Kong and New Zealand.
Cavan Shamrock’s are promoting their first Christmas Night dance in the Town Hall with music by the Monaghan based Texan’s. Dancing from 8-12 and admission is 7/6.
Cavan Shamrock’s Youth’s defeat Longford Town 6-2 in the FAI Youth’s Cup at Tierquin in atrocious weather and underfoot conditions but for the prompt attention to detail by Ground’s Man Ton Doonan with the pitch lined in sawdust the game would have had to be postponed. Longford Town opened the scoring per Joe Flaherty but captain supreme Gerry Egan equalized after 20 minutes with a great goal that spurred on a lethargic Cavan unit. Ray Masterson put Longford ahead again after 30 minutes and they held sway until the interval leading by 2-1 at the break. Cavan took complete control in the second half and adapted much better after the interval pep talk by Jimmy Egan Manager supreme. Tony ‘ Lofty’ Higgins sparked a mini invasion with a great goal and John O Neill put the Shamrock’s ahead for the first time. At this stage the tall strong Tom Greene was switched to right wing with devastating results causing havoc to the Longford defence and scoring two wonderful goals. Gerry Egan captain with a late goal capped a fine performance in a sporting game of two halves with Cavan coming good in the second half. Dominic Lynch pulled off a string of wonderful saves in the Cavan goal with Eamonn Murray and Paddy Sheridan rock solid in the full back line. Martin Clarke PJ Maguire and Gerry Egan came alive in the second half to play extremely well after a slow start. Gerry Egan was man of the match with Tom Greene and Damien Johnston always dangerous. Referee Joe Ralph Dundalk was an outstanding official in very trying weather conditions.
Sean McManus stakes his claim for final victory with an impressive second round victory over the always gallant Eamonn Malone at the Tommy Connolly Senior Snooker Handicap at Cavan CYMS. Seamus McCormack beat Eamonn ‘Buttons’ Brady and Eamon Malone beat Jerry McCormack in the first round of the competition.
Death of Robert Brady Ricehill Crossdoney. Survived by his family. Funeral from a vey well attended Kilmore Cathedral with burial in the adjoining cemetery. ‘At Rest’
Cavan Branch of the EBS opened by Joe Dunne Insurance at 3 Connolly Street Phone Cavan 300. 4% Tax free on shares while 4 ½ % tax free on regular savings.
Over 170 delegates speaking for just over 6 hours attend the County Cavan GAA Convention in the Courthouse where all of the positions were contested for the first time. TP O Reilly was returned as Chairman with a resounding 139-39 votes for Cavan All Ireland footballer Paddy Carolan of Mullagh. TM Gilroy re elected Vice Chairman with 84 votes to Paddy Brady’s 78 HL Smith returned as Secretary by 101 votes to 72 for Jim McDonnell well known Cavan and Ulster football star. PC Donohoe was opposed by Paddy Kind BDS representing Laragh by 119 votes to 54. PJ Masterson returned as Assistant Secretary 69 votes to 63 for Tommy Duke Stradone while Brian O Reilly Crosserlough unseated Peadair Doyle as County Registrar by 88 votes to 83. Tom Maguire caused a surprise when he was elected Central Council delegate shading Patsy Lynch and Simon Deignan. Delegates to Congress TP O Reilly Patsy Lynch TM Gilroy Joe Stafford Peadar Doyle and Phil Brady. Ulster Congress TP O Reilly Tony Tighe TM Gilroy Peadar Doyle Joe Hayes and Noel O Reilly.
Brady Brother’s Livestock Mart for Cavan early in the new year with the very popular Eugene Brady Managing Director photographed making the announcement along with his father Thomas a member of the board. The Mart will cost £40,000 to construct and will have accommodation for 4,000 pigs 1,100 stores in the first ring. In the second ring there will be accommodation for 300-400 cows. M/S Thomas Brady and Company are main suppliers to Mart Exports Sligo and Dundalk Bacon Company. WH Donaldson Clones will be the contractor for the job and he is brother of Iris Armstrong ‘Tullymongan House’ Cavan.
Cavan Youth Theatre Group present ‘Home and Beauty’ for 3 nights in Cavan’s Town Hall in aid of the Old Folk’s Welfare Committee.
Death of Luke Smith Monk Place Phibsboro at the age of 47. Member of the staff of CIE he transferred to Dublin when Cavan closed in 1960. Native of Pullamore he is survived by his wife and family father Patrick 3 brothers 2 sisters. Funeral from Saint Peter’s Phibsboro to Glasnevin cemetery.
Death of Susan McEntee 13 Glasslawn Avenue Glasnevin. She was widow of the late famous John Joseph ‘Joe’ McEntee Athlone and Upper Lavey. Susan was a native of Drumcrave and a frequent visitor to Cavan . She lived in Dublin for the last three years since the death of her husband who was very well known in newspaper circles and brother of the late Andy 57 Main Street Cavan. Susan is survived by one son Gerard. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Mary’s Church Athlone to Cornamagh cemetery following Solemn High Mass.
Finbar O Reilly youngest son of Paddy and Mrs O Reilly Killynebber qualifies as a Veterinary Surgeon at UCD . Finbar is a star footballer with the newly formed Killygarry GFC and is a former county minor.
Twenty students in Loreto College are presented with the impressive Fainne Nua at a concert in the Loreto College by the Chairman of the Cavan branch Gaelic League Father Dan Gallogly with Seamus White Secretary of the Gaelic League in attendance.
Saint Aidan’ s Dramatic Society Plush Butlersbridge are busily rehearing their new play ‘Paid with his own coin’ in the local hall. The play will be staged during Lent.
December 23rd 1966 Pictured is Sergeant Anthony Jackson son of Paddy and the late Mrs Jackson 4 Saint Phelim’s Place who was voted soldier of the month in October 1966 from platoon of over 200 men at headquarters in Oklahoma. He is 18 months in the regular army and emigrated in 1964 having served his time to the shoe trade in Johnny Brady’s . He is a former distinguished member of Cavan CBSI and member of the Boy Scout’s Band.
Patsy McConnell is pictured presenting the McConnell Cup for the Junior Snooker competition at Cavan CYMS to the winner Peter Sheridan with Brendan Breslin Runner Up.
Death of Brian Connolly ‘Connolly Brother’s Main Street at the Mater Hospital in Dublin at a young age. He was eldest son of Mrs Connolly and the late Patrick Connolly Main Street and Earlsvale House Cavan. He was extremely popular and a leading member of Cavan Pavilion Club where he excelled at tennis and badminton. For many years and particularly after the death of his father he took a leading role in the development of one of Cavan’s oldest and best known stores ‘Connolly Brother’s 75 Main Street. He is survived by his three brothers Patsy Sean and Joe and 3 sisters Pamela Eileen and Mona. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral and burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry where Father ABC McGrath a personal friend of the family presided.
Thecla Smith ‘Bunraskin’ Farnham Street Cavan and Rosemary Connell Carrigallen are both winners of the Bord Iascaigh Mara awards at Loreto College Cavan where Thecla’s mother Una Smith is a domestic economy instructress.
Cavan Red Cross Choir entertain the shoppers to Christmas Carols all over the town on Friday and Saturday night realizing a profit of £53-3-8 which is going this Christmas time to feed the poor and needy in the Third World countries.
Death of the great Peter Paul Galligan 21 Hillside Drive Churchtown one of Dublin’s leading business men and a member of the first Dail in 1918. Born in Drumlara Ballinagh he was educated at Ballinagh National School and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. He later took an active part in the fight for Irish freedom and was present in the GPO during Easter Week 1916 where he was later arrested and sentenced to death. After the first amnesty he was released and won a seat for Sinn Fein in the General Election of 1918. More More. President De Velera was among the distinguished congregation at the funeral and removal at Good Sheperd Church Churchtown with burial later in Dean’s Grange cemetery.
De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union 1967 President Thomas ‘Toggy’ Connolly Vice President Teddy McCormack Secretary Father Ray Brady Treasurer Timmy Murphy. Committee Micheal Smyth Philip Murray PJ Carroll Michael Murray Sean McCann and Jerry Maguire.
December 30th 1966 Martin Maloney Producer is pictured with his Youth Group Dramatic Company Finian Maloney Blaithin Maloney Deidre Boyle David Small Moya Maloney Paddy Murray Pat McFeeley Martin Maloney and Thecla Smith .
Death of the Bishop of Meath Dr Kyne at the age of 62. He was appointed Bishop of Meath on the promotion of Bishop John Dalton to Armagh in 1947 when he became the youngest member of the Irish Hierarchy. His sister is Superior of the Poor Clare Convent in Cavan.
Jim Cochrane from Cootehill wins the grueling three lap (6 mile race) leaving the Courthouse up Cock Hill and down town via Tractamotors under the auspices of the recently formed De La Salle Past Pupil’s Athletic Club. Vinny Rudden Laragh Athletic Club was second and R McCabe Cootehill 3rd.. In the Junior event over 1 lap Pearse Gilroy was 1st Ton Doonan second and Michael McGinnity 3rd all three were representing the host club.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the Midnight Mass in a packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan assisting him was Father Patrick Mallon Saint Patrick’s College. The deacon was Father Torlac O Reilly and the sub deacon Father Sean O Reilly all Saint Patrick’s College. The choir was conducted by Father ABC McGrath who also played the organ. Fathers Joe Dolan Adm celebrated the 8 am Christmas Morning Mass PJ McManus 9 am PJ Gargan 10 am and the last Mass was celebrated by Father John Maguire. There were 3 Masses in Butlersbridge all celebrated by Father ABC McGrath. Father John Maguire celebrated the midnight Mass in the Poor Clare Convent where Father John Maguire celebrated the 9 am Christmas morning Mass. There were 3 Masses in Killygarry at 8 9 and 10 am celebrated by Fathers PJ McManus and Paddy Mallon.
Last minute Christmas rush in Cavan clears stock from many shops after a very dull lead up the Christmas trading boom exploded in the last few days reaching a climax on Christmas Eve when the shops were packed from early morning until closing time at 10 pm. The licensed traders reported bumper takings with money plentiful and a big influx of visitors.
The De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union entertain over 400 young people to a Christmas party in the Town Hall where cake biscuits and mineral were freely distributed with local artistes Mel Doherty John O Connor Michael Rafferty and Paddy Lyons entertaining the youngsters.
Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society present their new hilarious pantomime in the Town Hall from 8th to the 15th of January 1967 entitled ‘Up Went Nelson’ !
Wren Boy’s fewer than ever on Saint Stephen’s Day as the old custom dies out and not helped by the persistent heavy rain that swept over the town in the evening.
Winners of turkeys at Cavan Bridge Club Dr Bertie Cullen Maureen McDonald Mrs Arnold Dermot Morgan Ina Hickey Gerry Hunt Surgeon PD Maloney Ann McEneaney Jim Burke and Peggy Willock.
Presentation to one of Cavan’s greatest servants to the GAA Bartley Smith Connolly Street by the members and friends of the old Crubany GFC in the Dew Drop Inn. Pictured are John Johnston Mickey Walsh John Keogan Noel Smith Tom McNamara Chairman who made the presentation Bartley Smith Paddy Brady Paddy Conaty UDC County Council John O Rourke UDC John Sexton Seamus Fay Jimmy McCullough Tom O Connor and Phil Lee.
January 6th 1967 Cavan Courthouse is floodlit for the first time this Christmas period with Edward O Hanlon taking the historical photograph from the grounds of Saint John’s Parish Church courtesy of Rev George CA Millar BA Rector.
Donald Campbell the 45 year old British water speed record holder is tragically killed when his craft ‘Bluebird’ travelling at just over 300 miles an hour on Lake Conston just one hundredth of a second outside the existing record goes into a spin took off and crashed back into the lake killing the 45 year old whose body has not been recovered yet.
A record 45.90 inches of rain creates a new record for 1966 as the wettest year since records began at the Weather Station at Kevitt Castle. The rainfall was 125% of normal with July being the driest and warmest and April the wettest.
Pictured at the Cavan Gael’s annual dinner dance in the Farnham Hotel are Frank Clancy and Miss P Cusack Terry Smith and Siobhan Coyle. Greg Sheridan Delia McKenna Kathleen Newman Philip Murray and Tommy Garvey.
Death of Thomas O Rourke late of Leitrim and Pullamore at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He is survived by his wife sons daughters sister relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Phelim’s Hospital returns thanks to all those who visited the hospital over the Christmas period Father Torlac O Reilly and the singing and dancing boys of Saint Patrick’s College who also brought gifts for all the patients Belturbet Shoe Supplies Belturbet Golf Club ICA Cavan and Mountnuggent. Large gifts of money and presents from al the patients from the many industrial workers from Bailieboro and Saint Vincent De Paul Cavan for their large Christmas present to treat all the patients. Last but by no means least Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons who entertained the patients and staff to their annual dance on Saint Stephen’s Day.
New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday and the Bishop celebrated the 8 am Mass in the Cathedral Rev George Gear SSC celebrated the 10 o clock children’s Mass while Father John Maguire celebrated the 11:30 Mass.
Phil Fitzpatrick and the Moonlight Serenaders from Belturbet are supplying the music at this years’ Barmen’s Association dinner dance in the Ulster Arms Hotel.
January 13th 1967 John Donohoe and Father Torlac O Reilly are the joint producers of the Boy Scout’s hilarious ‘Up Goes Nelson’ playing to packed houses in the Town Hall Cavan.
Mick Ryan well known Cavan Garda for the last 7 years is promoted Sergeant in Gorey county Wexford. Mick is a native of Knock and has played senior football with Cavan Gael’s and the county team for a number of years.
Brother Cyril is back in Cavan again for the Cavan Gael’s annual dinner in the Farnham Hotel where over 120 guests were entertained to sumptuous meal and speeches that went on forever.
Traffic chaos as 35,000 farmers block major roads in support of ‘The Farmer’s Rights Campaign’. An estimated 15,000 farm vehicles including combine harvesters and tractors obstruct traffic on all major roads.
De La Salle Athletic Club win the new Under 14 cross country championships at Laragh team Hugo Clerkin Declan Murray Charlie O Donoghue and Niall Murray.
Cavan Bridge N/S Tommy McCormick and Jim Mansfield E/W Father PJ Gargan and Peggy Willock.
January 20th 1967 Father Eddie Brady who is off to Tanganyka in Africa on Sunday is the recipient of a presentation made by Sean Boylan on behalf of the Moonlight Players Castletara at a function in The Farnham Hotel Cavan. Father Eddie who is only son of Elizabeth and the late Michael Brady Cortubber Cavan was Town Clerk in Cavan for 6 years before retiring in 1959 to study for the priesthood in Saint Augustine’s White Father’s Blacklion county Cavan.
Over 170 guests attend Saint Patrick’s College Cavan annual dinner in the college provided by the catering staff. Principal guest were the Bishop Rev Austin Quinn and Rev C Smith Vicar General of the Saint Patrick’s Missionaries Kiltegan. PJF McDwyer presided and welcomed the guest who travelled from all over Ireland.
Cavan Shamrock’s defeat Navan United 3-1 with Gerry Egan contributing two well taken goals added to by Dickie Smith in the second half with Shamrock’s leading 1-2 at the interval in Navan. Superb defence with Frank Lyons John O Neill Dessie Maguire and Eamonn Murray superb. With Lady Luck smiling on the visitors Pat Kinsella brought off some spectacular saves and has now made the yellow jersey his own. Eamonn O Riordan Johnny Cusack Dickie Smith and man of the match Gerry Egan were the pick of the attack who only had the ball at brief periods but threatened to score at every opportunity. Meanwhile Cavan Rangers McCarren’s hit the ground with a thump when they are defeated 10-1 by crack Navan outfit Park Villa at Tierquin. Park Villa led 3-0 at the interval after exerting relentless pressure on a very inexperienced Ranger’s defence. In the second half the roof caved in with Villa scoring 7 more superb goals. Tom Greene replied for the home side. Tom Sheridan was superb in goal Paddy Sheridan Pat McKiernan and Tommy Murray were the pick of the defence while up from only Tom Greene Tony ‘Lofty’ Higgins and Raymond Murray sparkled.
Death of Mary A Heslin at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was the last of an old and distinguished Cavan business family who carried on a high class grocery and provisions store at Kelly’s Terrace later selling on her retirement to John McGinnity Travel Agent Cavan. There was a very representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral of Saint’s Patrick Cavan with burial later in Cullies cemetery Father PJ McManus officiated.
Sudden death of John G McGreal at the age of only 52 while walking near his home in Cavan on Sunday. He was a native of Sligo and had been Agent for the Bank of Ireland in Claremorris for three years before being transferred to Cavan just three months ago. He served in Ballina and Portlaoise. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth son Roger daughters Estelle and Lula and his mother. He was brother of Alfred McGreal Bank of Ireland Belfast and Mrs Brett Sligo. There was a capacity attendance at the funeral service from Cavan Parish Church with burial later in Sligo.
Gaelic League in Cavan line up a list of impressive speakers for the season with Martin O Cadhain Donal O Morain Padraig Mac Con Midh. The first lecture entitled ‘France To Day’ followed by an evening of card games will take place in the Farnham Hotel. All those with any knowledge of Irish however limited are invited to attend.
Sean McManus will take on the favorite Michael ‘Mickey’ Breslin in Sunday’s eagerly awaited Snooker Handicap final in the Cavan CYMS Hut on Sunday afternoon.
January 27th 1967 Michael McGovern son of Mr and Mrs Michael McGovern Pullamore is on his way to Sydney Australia following a social and presentation to him in the Saint Augustine’s Hall. He was a machinist in Cavan Engineering and is leading member of the newly formed Killygarry GFC. He is brother of Seamus who is goalkeeper with the Club and Patrick ‘Packy’ well known gaelic footballer and hurler who is also Secretary of Cavan School’s Board GAA.
Sean McManus wins the prestigious Tommy Connolly Memorial trophy at Cavan CYMS after a titanic battle with the favorite Mickey Breslin which came down to the black ball on the last frame after the players had won a frame a piece. Sean is pictured receiving the trophy from the donor Tommy Connolly with a very young but chastened Mickey Breslin looking on.
Jimmy Smith leader of the Mighty Avons opens his impressive ‘New Pin’ Cleaners Lounge Bar and Restaurant at 16 Bridge Street in premises he purchased from Sean McCormack and which originally belonged to Pat Donohoe and family. Most modern plant in these islands. There is a three day collection delivery service by their two vans which are painted in the in Parisian colour of orange and driven by Jim Owens and Jimmy Maguire from Clones. Tom Smith Manager of the local favorites the ‘Navak’ Showband is office manager. Rose O Keeffe from Saint Phelim’s Place and Ina McQuaid from Scotshouse are in charge of the top floor restaurant where the menu and cuisine are just waiting to be sampled. M/S Smith and O Reilly Ballyhaise are the contractors while Harry O Connell BE is the architect,
Cavan CYMS are holding their annual dance on Shrove Tuesday when Tony and the Graduates will entertain the crowds with their latest hit ‘Edelweiss’ from the ‘Sound of Music’. Admission is 7/6 and dancing from 8-12.
Death of Peter Smith Alackan at an advanced age. He took an active part in the War of Independence and was a prominent member of the Old IRA. He was a brother of the late Mrs Cahill NT Latt and cousin of the late Father Gaffney Ballintemple. He is survived by his wife 3 sons and 5 daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Killygarry cemetery. Military honours were accorded with the coffin draped in the tricolor and the Guard of Honour of old comrades Cavan Old IRA under the direction of John Tully TD.
Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons pack out the Town Hall for the annual Gorta Freedom from Hunger dance with music and minerals from Cavan Mineral Water’s the total amount being sent to Gorta amounted to a staggering £270-10-0. A Church Gate collection for Gorta’s Freedom from Hunger campaign will take place at all churches in county Cavan on Sunday week February 8th 1967.
Cavan Pig Dealer’s Association 1967 President Jim Malone and Joe Crowe Chairman Johnny Smith Secretary James Carroll. Committee Frank Reilly Tom Crowe Colm Crowe Eamonn Malone Andy McGahon Derek Crowe JP Malone Oliver Crowe . The second annual dinner dance will take place on the 5th April 1967.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Dermot Morgan E/W Gerry Hunt and Joan O Hanlon.
Michael O Duffy star of stage screen and radio and just back from a sell out tour of New Zealand Australia USA and Canada will be the guest artiste at the Girl’s Club Musical in the Town Hall Cavan on the 12th and 14th February 1967. The compeer is star of the Top’s of Breffni’ Doctor Dominic McCabe.
February 3rd 1967 Sister Assumpta a native of Tallaghan Leitrim and Cavan Surgical Hospital will represent Ireland at the Swedish Theatre Nurse’s AGM in Malmo later in the year. She has just come first in a written and oral examination sponsored by Johnston and Johnston and the Irish branch of the organization.
At a well attended function in the Farnham Hotel Paddy Conaty makes a presentation to Mick Ryan former Cavan and Cavan Gael’s star. Native of Knock he played with Cavan Gael’s since coming to Cavan six years ago. He is transferred to Gorey as Sergeant.
Cavan Referee’s Association Chairman Michael McCarthy Secretary PJ Masterson Committee B O Reilly John Johnson Paddy Newman Paul Fitzsimmons Noel Cunningham Paddy Barry Joe Hayes John Gaffney Michael McCabe and John Sheridan.
Rev Mr Fletcher Presbyterian Minister Brother Ultan Father PJ McManus Rev George Millar BA join guest of honour Bishop Quinn at the 5th annual Old Folk’s Christmas Party in the Town Hall. 189 people attended where music was by the Breffni Trio with guest appearances by Paddy Lyons Mel Doherty and John O Connor. The guests were welcomed by Tommy Goldrick Area Organizer for Cavan Red Cross.
Death of the legendary Willie Young Drumgoon Killeshandra at the age of 65. Famous Cavan and Cornafean footballer he was a member of the Cavan team from 1918-1938 winning 2 All Ireland medals playing in goals in 1933 and 1935 14 Ulster Championship medals 7 County Senior medals with his beloved Cornafean. He toured America with Cavan in 1934 1936 and 1938.He took a leading part in the administration part of the GAA on his retirement representing Cavan for many years on the Ulster Council of the GAA. In recent years following a tedious illness he was confined to a wheelchair but his never say die attitude courage and fortitude shone through and he was a welcome sight at matches where Cavan and Cornafean were involved in recent years bearing the set back with great resignation and good humour. Willie Young is survived by his sons Thomas B.Sc Wicklow John who is attached to Killeshandra Creamery Mary Cavan and Sheila a butter maker with Killeshandra Creamery. He was brother of Father John Young PP Crosskeys and one other brother and sister. Rev S Duffy presided at the funeral Mass assisted by Archdeacon Sheridan PP VF in Saint Brigid’s Church Killeshandra with burial later in the adjoining cemetery.
Guest of honour at the Gaelic League ‘Late Late Show’ is famous Trinity College Professor and lecturer Martin O Cadhain with other guests such as Brother Ultan Sherlock PJF McDwyer County Registrar Doctor Brian Galligan Dennis Condon Munster and Leinster Bank. Father Dan Gallogly is presiding for the season in the Farnham Arms Hotel.
Cavan Bridge N/S Dr Bertie Cullen and Dr Martin E/W Kathleen Sullivan and John Hearn.
Pictured at the Anglo Celt dinner dance in the Farnham Hotel is Des Lambert Ann Mannion Fred O Hanlon Gerry and Ethna Maguire and HL Smith.
February 10th 1967 Joe G O Reilly Playwright Castletara follows up ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ 1965’ Venus in the Snow’ 1966 with ‘The Bell Factory’ 1967. The premiere directed by Michael Burke NT will be performed by the Moonlight Player’s Castletara in the Town Hall followed by Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons singing all their latest hits including ‘Lovely Leitrim’ and ‘Among the Wicklow Hills’. Hundreds turned away last year please book early at Sullivan’s Sweet Shop Cavan.
Death of Archbishop Heery of Omishe Eastern Nigeria CSSP at the age of 76 having spent 45 years in Nigeria1. A distinguished native of Castlerahan he was born in November 1890. Educated at Castlerahan Blackrock College and University College Dublin he was ordained in 1921 and went to Nigeria in 1922.In 1927 he was consecrated Bishop of Balanea /Eastern Nigeria. He returned home on a regular basis and was in attendance at the Patrician Congress in Dublin in 1961. He was brother of Father Patrick Heery who died last year James Castlerahan Bernard USA and 4 nephews who are all priests Father Bernard Heery CSSP Anthony CSSP USA Charlie Diocese of Kilmore and John Heery USA.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce 1967 President Brendan Murray Secretary Michael Smith Oakvale Treasurer Brain Sullivan. Committee Tom McKenna Dr Brian Galligan Seamus Fox Bob Henderson Brendan Coulter George V Maloney Junior Jim Scanlon Hugh Gough John McGinnity Brian Murphy Andy Gilchreest Sean Kelly PJ O Reilly and P Byrne. P Long M Econ Secretary County Cavan Development Association in addressing the meeting on many topics relative to Cavan in modern Ireland urged the delegates whether individually or in groups to form CO Op s to manufacture and market hand crafts which were much in demand by visitors to this part of Ireland.
First All Star Charity Concert in the Town Hall will feature Johnny McEvoy who recently took part in the Irish finals of the Eurovision Song Contest singing his big block bluster hit ‘Muirsheen Durkin’ in the Town Hall this Monday night 13th February 1967. Gregory Eileen Reid of the Cadets will be backed by the local sensation Navak Showband. Seats are 6/- and 4/- bookable at Sullivan’s Sweet Shop Cavan.
DJ Deasy sells his residence at Farnham Road to Michael Ryan Francis Street for £3,600. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn were the Auctioneers while Tom Fitzpatrick TD Solicitor had carriage of sale.
February 17th 1967 Well known star of screen and radio Prionseas Mac An Aoghasa is the guest star at the Cavan Gaelic League Late Late Show this week where Father Dan Gallogly is master of ceremonies. All those with only a small knowledge of Irish are particularly welcome. All proceedings will be conducted in Irish.
Michael O Duffy with such favourites as ‘Sweet Marie’ ‘Mountains of Mourne’ ‘Eileen O Grady’ packs in the crowd in the Town Hall for the Girl’s Club concert. Father ABC McGrath accompanied the famous tenor on the piano in a most professional manner with Michael O Duffy calling for applause for the brilliant accompaniment. The crowd called for encore after encore before the Derry tenor was able to quit the stage at one of the great nights ever in Cavan Town Hall.
Phyllis Faris will give this week’s exhibition of slides and commentary at the Photographic Club meeting in the Tower Hamlet.
Cavan Bridge Club Friday N/S Kathleen Brady and M McCartney E/W Jim Burke and Jim Aherne. Tuesday night N/S Dermot Morgan and Doctor Mona E/W Joan O Hanlon and Mr Gerry Bradley.
John P McKiernan father of Father Tom McKiernan CC Cavan is elected Chairman of The General Council of Cavan Agricultural Committee.
Mr and Mrs Terence Masterson Cornafest Carrigallen celebrate the Golden Jubilee othe their marriage. They have five children seventeen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs Masterson is very fond of travel and has made five round trips to the USA by boat and thee years ago the couple travelled to the USA stayed six months with their families out there
February 24th 1967 Richard ‘Dick’ Mulcahy is promoted Sergeant of his Platoon 2nd Bat 5th CSTB in Fort Leonard Missouri. Dick emigrated in January 1965 and joined the American Army in October 1965. He originally worked as a mechanic in Smith’s Garage Dublin Road and is attached to the Motor Unit of his platoon. Dick is son of Dick and Mary Mulcahy 40 Saint Phelim’s Place Cavan.
Eileen McManus Hairdresser settles her Libel action against Betty O Callaghan 10 Highfield Road and a Law Clerk in Alfred Myles Smith’s office. In a letter to Partner Joan Smith alleging Miss McManus getting ‘fond of the horses’! Miss McManus in submission told Betty O Callaghan that she would do what she liked with her money. Bit of a storm in a tea cup.
Miss M O Kelly and Miss L Dunne of the Regent’s Club in Dublin win the Cullen Cup presented by Maura Cullen wife of the donor Dr Bertie at a well contested event at the Lake Hotel Virginia. They are pictured receiving the trophy from Maura Cullen with Dr Bertie and Gerry Bradley Captain looking on.
Monaghan Town win the first Cavan/Monaghan/Louth AUL Cup when Cavan Shamrock’s and Clones United draw 1-1 all at Villa Park Clones in an ugly bad tempered end of season game where Cavan Shamrock’s needed the two points to prevent Monaghan winning the title. Three players sent off as these great rival sink to an un natural low as both play good football in the proper spirit and this game was not the norm for meetings between the sides in recent years. Played in atrocious weather conditions with the surface cutting up badly as the game progressed. Cavan Shamrock’s dominated from the start but Clones defended doggedly Des Lambert put the Shamrock’s ahead on 17 minutes after great work by PJ Maguire and Dickie Smith From there to half time it was all Cavan but an injury to Eamonn O Riordan which left him hobbling and only a passenger for the rest of the game was to prove fatal with only Dickie Smith threatening any danger in the second half. Against the run of play as the Shamrock’s were stretched after constant attacking Raymond Agnew stole in and scored from a goalmouth melee. The game ended in confusion as spectators and players continued to voice their grievances but at the end of the day Clones did a massive favour for their neighbours Monaghan United with this result. Cavan Shamrock’s had stars in Dickie Smith Richard Graham Frank Lyons John O Neill Des Lambert PJ Maguire and Dickie Smith. The busy referee was J Burlock Dublin.
Martin Dempsey is the Producer of the Irish National Opera at Loreto College as they stage ‘La Boehme’ in the Concert Hall under the auspices of Cavan ICA. Costumes are by Derry O Donovan Gerry Sullivan (Doctor in the O Riordan’s) is the settings designer.
Loreto College will play Abbeyleix in the final of the Junior College’s Volleyball. The winners will represent Ireland in the European Championships later in the year.
March 3rd 1967 Father James J Dolan signs the £104,700 contract for the erection of the new Poor Clare Primary School at Town Park’s Cavan. Gaffney Cullivan are the Architects while the Contractor is T Ledwith Templemichael Longford. J G Whelan is the Quantity Surveyor. The construction will take over 2 years and contain 16 classrooms an assembly hall an administration block and domestic science hall.
TJ Fitzpatrick TD raises the issue of the derelict site at the Market Square which is earmarked for development by the owners Cavan Posts and Telegraphs. The Parliamentary Secretary Mr Lalor tells Tom Fitzpatrick that planning has been granted for the site and the drawings are being examined by his Department. They are proceeding to build a terminal for the coaxial cable which is being laid from Cavan to Mullingar. When Tom Fitzpatrick tells Mr Lalor that this site is ruining the appearance of the town of Cavan and is in the centre of the town he remarks that the Department are giving the same answers to questions like they have done for the last five years. Mr Lalor agrees to check out the detail.
Sudden death of Cyril Arnold MRCVSI at his residence ‘Carraigdoon’ Latt Cavan at the age of 51 after a long illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. Native of Virginia County Cavan he was son of Timothy MPSI and Mary Arnold Virginia and was educated at the CBS Kells and later Veterinary College of Surgeons Dublin where he qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon in 1938. He practiced in Wexford until posted to Cavan in 1942 where he worked as Chief Veterinary Officer for many years. Later he was appointed Superintendent Veterinary Surgeon Cavan Monaghan Department of Agriculture. He was an expert card player and founder member of Cavan Bridge Club where he excelled in domestic and national competitions in partnership with his wife Nell. He was an outstanding golfer and played off single figures at County Cavan Golf Club where he served in every capacity including Captain. He was a founder member of Cavan Pavilion Club where he excelled at both tennis and badminton. He took a leading part in the famous Pavillion Pantomime where he starred both in front of house and back stage. He was one of Cavan’s best loved and most respected citizens and his loss is felt in every home in the community where he was known by rich and poor. He is survived by his wife Nell children Gwen and Gillian. Cyril was a brother of Doctor WF ‘Billy’ Arnold MO Lough Gowna Richard Daniel Arnold MPSI Arklow Tony Arnold Virginia Kieran Dublin Miriam Arnold MPSI Virginia Mrs Mona Kelly Ballyjamesduff. There was a capacity crowd present in the Cathedral for the removal and funeral Mass with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan Anglers Club 1967 President Father J M Byrne Chairman Onslow Bredin Vice Chairman Sean Young Secretary Jim McNally Treasurer Tommy Donohoe Weigh master Johnny Donohoe. Committee Vincent Bartley Norman Cinnamond Surgeon Cullen J Donohoe Father PJ Gargan Michael J Smith Fleming Small and Andy Gilchreest. The meeting passed a motion calling on the Inland Fisheries Trust to supply trout fingerlings to restock Annagh Lake.
Pictured at the Charity Concert in the Town Hall in aid of the Poor Clare Convent Fund are Marty McGlynn Plattermen Brian Coll Plattermen Joe Dolan Drifters Tommy Swarbrigg Drifters and world famous Count Murtini from Castlepollard county Westmeath.
Redhills defeat Crosserlough to at last win the Junior League Championship 3-3 to 1-6 at Breffni Park. After many near misses the Redhill’s men finally win a title as they were defeated finalists in this year’s championship. Crosserlough had the lions share of the play and dominated the game but could not convert their possession to scores with the tenacious Redhills defence always blotting them out. Crosserlough led by 1-4 to 1-1 at half time. Gene Cusack missed two easy free opportunities to draw the game but Hughie McInerney man of the match sprung t life and scored the final point for Redhills who thoroughly deserved this victory after so many disappointments. Scorers for Redhill’s Hughie McInerney 1-1 Paddy McInerney 1-1 Paddy Rennick 1-0 J McInerney and Paddy Maguire 0-1 each. Gene Cusack 0-2 Michael Cusack 1-2 and PV McCabe 0-2.
Dan Treston the famous actor of stage screen and radio is the Adjudicator at Cavan’s 21st Drama Festival in the Town Hall Cavan.
Death of Bridget Ryan Connolly Street at the age of 91. She was relict of Dominick?? Ryan who died some years ago. She was extremely popular with all and was a very charitable and God fearing person making charity her special attribute. There was a good attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to the family burial plot in Cullies cemetery .
Father Charlie Travers gives an outstanding lecture in the series ‘Ireland in the 17th Century at Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne meeting in the Ulster Arms. Father Augustine Leydon also of Saint Patrick’s College will give the lecture ‘Rebellion of 1641’ next week. Dr FPE Smith Chairman Cavan presided.
Father Torlac O Reilly is the Camera man producer and projectionist of the Cavan Boy Scout’s Film Unit’s 1st production ‘Mulligan’s Millions’ which packed out the Town Hall. Many well known characters and landmarks are to be seen in vivid colour and stereo sound.
Cavan Motor Club Smith’s Trophy 1st Joe Kearns and John Quaide in a Fiat 850 2nd Alex Dempsey and Sean McCabe in a Ford Anglia and 3rd Wilfred Bell and Derek Morris in Morris NSU. The course was over 50 mile commencing in Cavan and finishing in Bailieboro.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy E/W Peggy Willock and Carmel McDonald.
March 10th 1967 Derek Morris elder son of JW Morris AMIPHE and Mrs Morris 14 Main Street beside the Ulster Bank graduates with his Domestic Heating degree. Derek served his time with the British Institute of Engineering and Technology and is only one of eight in Ireland to hold this prestigious degree. He was educated at Cavan Number 1 and Cavan’s Royal School and is a well known rugby player and founding member of Cavan Motor Club. He is presently engaged in his father’s plumbing and heating business.
Drumalee beat Ballyhaise 2-6 to 2-3 in the Junior League Divisional final at wet and very blustery Breffni Park. Drumalee made great use of the hurricane in their back in the first half and led by 2-6 to 1-0 at half time. The game was quite the reverse in the second half with Ballyhaise on the attack all through the second half but because of a hard tackling Drumalee defence they were unable to overhaul their rivals as they played with the gale into the town goals. Drumalee Tony Coyle Ray Charles Sean Woods Jimmy Brown Seamus Fay Frankie Walsh Michael Smith Seamus McCauley Joey O Keeffe Micheal Greenan Raymond Carroll Fergus McCauley Donie Fay Paddy Lyons and Eamonn Greenan. Sub Sean Reilly for Sean Woods injured. Enda McGowan Hughie Newman Jim Leonard Tom Plunkett and sub Steve Duggan were outstanding for a gallant Ballyhaise team.
Peter A ‘Big Peter’ Donohoe is married in London at Saint Mary’s and Saint Aidan’s Church Dollis Hill NW2 to Brigid Yorke youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Yorke Kingscourt. Peter is eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs James Donohoe Kilnaleck and brother of the very popular Mrs Josie Sheridan Sub Post Office Cavan. Rev Seamus Hetherton Cavan All Ireland footballer of 1952 officiated at the ceremony. The bride was given away by her brother Michael and her bridesmaid was Carol Parney. Arthur Pursey was Best Man Reception was in the Cavendish Rooms Willsden NW 10.Peter Donohoe won All Ireland medals with Cavan in 1947 when he was the star of the Polo Ground’s win over Kerry and 1948 when Cavan beat Mayo in Croke Park Dublin. He was a sub on the 1952 team who beat Meath in the All Ireland Final.
Matthew Reilly Corfeyhone sells his outlying farm of 20 acres in Rascall for a record price for land of £3,200 to Patrick Maguire Corfeyhone. Eddie O Gorman Main Street was Auctioneer.
D Bradfield Inspector Department of Education Highfield Road Cavan delivers the 3rd lecture in the series of ‘Ireland in the 17th Century’ entitled ‘The Cromwelian Period in Ireland’ at Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne in the Ulster Arms Cavan.
March 17th 1967 Dessie Crossan has a miraculous escape from serious injury when his car leaves the road at Kilnalack School outside of Butlersbridge mounts a ditch into a field where Dessie is thrown through the windscreen. The car was badly wrecked but Dessie emerges with only a broken nose and some bruising after missing several stumps of trees on his descent. Dessie is a native of Cootehill and a popular postman at Cavan Post Office.
‘The Bell Factory’ the latest three act comedy by Joe G Reilly from Drumcrave wins the Aldermann Hugh Lee Cup for ‘The Moonlight Player’s Castletara’ Father Joe Dolan President of the Festival is pictured presenting the Hugh Lee Cup to Joe who was also Producer of the play.
Patsy Sexton aged 28 Redhills is killed in a one man road crash near Arklow on way home from visiting his sister in Douglas Cork on Tuesday night. Patsy was a well known carpenter and lead guitarist with the ‘Serenaders Showband ‘ Belturbet.
Michael Smith of Oakvale having purchased his fleet from Tractamotor’s and Smith’s Garage opens his new Self Drive Car business at Oakvale Service Station. Phone Cavan 347. “ Each customer is assured of personal attention all cars are new models regularly serviced and maintained by our Engineers”
The versatile Nicky Smith son of Dr FPE Smith and Una Smith nee McMullin ‘Bunraskin’ Farnham Street is profiled in this weeks ‘Sport’s Arena’. He has just won the Hospitals and University’s Light Heavyweight boxing championships in London where he represented Ireland. He is the holder of the Irish University’s Cruiserweight Championship and is a former holder of the fastest time in the famous ‘Evening Herald’ Liffey Swim and Leinster and All Ireland record holder. Nicky is a single handicap golfer off 9 at County Cavan Golf Club. He played rugby for Clongowes Wood in the Leinster Senior College’s Cup and is an architectural student at UCD. His father Darragh Smith was also a champion University boxer during his college days.
Larry Cunningham and the Mighty Avons will take part in the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade down 5th Avenue and later that same evening will top the bill at the world famous ‘Carnegie Hall’ in New York. They will also take in dates I Boston before returning for the last of the Charity Concerts in the Town Hall on ‘Spy Wednesday’. The band will appear on Easter Saturday on the Late Late Show on RTE.
Death of the very popular Bernard McCluskey Farnham Road at the age of 57. He was Superintendent Cavan Quiet and unassuming he was a native of Scotshouse county Monaghan . He is survived by his wife three brothers and one sister. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral with burial later in Scotshouse.
Rev John O Regan brother of the very popular Pat Anglo Celt Proof Reader Swellan Cavan has commenced a child psychology correspondence course in Penshurst New York.
Donal O Morain CEO of Gael Linn is the guest of honour at this week’s Late Late Show at the Cavan Gaelic League. The annual reunion takes place in Farnham Hotel on Saint Patrick’s night.
Newpoint Players from Newry with a mark of 94 sweep the boards at Cavan’s 21st Drama Festival in the well attended Town Hall with their production of the ‘Poker Session’. Joan Cassidy best producer Liam O Callaghan best actor and Thelma Spallen best actress al Newry. Brian Boylan of the Moonlight Players was awarded a silver medal for his role in the ‘Bell Factory’ which won ‘The Alderman Hugh Lee Cup’ Cast Brian Boylan Kathleen Newman Kathleen Gorman Sean Dunne Joe Reilly Tom Boylan Tommie Coyle Kathleen Lyons Bernadette Dunne JJ Lyons and Michael Bourke. Best Set Pioneer Players Navan.
Richard Dickie Mullery has just opened his new workshop at the Mill Rock in College Street. ”Terms moderate valeting service and clean out. First class work guaranteed. Cars and Commercial repairs.
March 24th 1967 Pictured is Frank Brady son of Mr and Mrs Donal Brady Ballyjamesduff winning the College’s Intermediate Championship at ??
Rosemary Smith Ireland’s leading woman driver who won the Cavan Motor Club Rally is pictured with Clerk of the Course Norman Cinnamond who is imparting a bit of local knowledge to the world famous Dublin driver. There were 23 starters and 9 finished the grueling course.
Eileen Lynch 79 Church Street Home Officer for Cavan Branch of the National Council for the Blind and a native of county Kerry tells the AGM that there are now227 blind people in county Cavan. In the last twelve months she paid 1,089 house visits giving 248 lessons in Braille and arts and crafts. She clocked up a total of 12,549 miles on her car during the last twelve month’s work. Doctor FPE Smith President presided and among the distinguished guest at the well attended meeting were Tom Fitzpatrick TD Chairman of Cavan Urban Council Rev George A Millar Church of Ireland Rector Rev WJ Fletcher Presbyterian Church Cavan and Doctor Patrick D Power. The arts and crafts made by Eileen Lynch’s pupils were on display and sold out completely after the meeting.
Andy Breslin Self Drive unveils his new fleet for 1967 containing all Ford Anglia’s pictured outside of Jackson’s Garage with Maurice Jackson and J Lamb Sale’s Manager Jackson’s Garage.
Breffni Variety Group with Mel Doherty leader and producer win the visitor’s prize at the Dundalk Tops of the Town run by the De La Salle Brother’s and sponsored by PJ Carroll and Company Dundalk.
Cavan Tidy Towns 1967 Town Hall. Chairman Dr FPE Smith Vice Chairman Dorie Smith Secretary Dermot Burke Assistant Secretary Eugene Lynch Treasurer Mary Glavey. At the end of the meeting the attendance viewed slides of 50 different centres highlighting improvements Cavan can make in the future.
The proceeds of the Vera Brady Fashion Show in the Town Hall go towards the Holy Rosary Convent Mission Appeal.
PJ O Neill Sports Editor of the Anglo Celt since 1953 and a native of Enniscorthy county Wexford is leaving Cavan to take up the position as Editor of the Waterford Star. A presentation was made by his friends in Cavan both to himself and Mrs O Neill who were extremely popular during their long stay in Cavan. Pictured at the presentation in the County Cavan Golf Club are Brendan Jenkins Captain Mrs O Neill PJ O Neill Tom Hickey DS and Toggy Connolly who was chief organizer.
Ulster fail to make it six in a row going under to Connaught 1-9 to 0-11 points in a thrilling exciting Railway Cup Final in Croke Park Dublin on Saint Patrick’s Day. Connaught led by 1-7 to 0-6 at the interval and this was their first Railway Cup since 1958. Scorers for Connaught Mickey Kearns 1-1 Cyril Dunne 0-4 John Keenan 0-2 and J Corcoran and Pat Donnellan 0-1 each. Ulster’s marksmen Sean O Connell 0-4 M Griffin 0-2 Mickey McLoone Sean O Neill and Joe Lennon 0-1 each. Gabriel Kelly and Ray Carolan were the only two representatives from Cavan on the Ulster team.
Big Tom McBride from Oram former county Monaghan footballer and now country and western star singer is pictured in Cavan Town Hall entertaining the fans at the Mainliner’s recent appearance at the very popular Charity Concerts.
Crosserlough the present county senior champions defeat Mountnuggent to win the 1965 Senior League Championship 1-8 to 0-5 at Breffni Park and so complete their 3 in a row of league titles. Crosserlough led by 0-4 to 0-3 at the interval.
Drumavaddy beat a youthful Cavan Gaels 1-4 to 1-3 in the Junior League at Breffni Park. Team Paddy Blessing J Smith Niall Crowe Richard Cassidy Oliver Malone Oliver Galligan Greg Sheridan Brendan Keaney Oliver Crowe Micheal Galligan J Smith Oliver Cassidy P Murray Teddy O Neill and Michael Walsh. Referee Mick McCarthy.
In a thrilling encounter at Belgium Park Monaghan United the League Champions defeat Cavan Shamrock’s 3-2 in the Top Four semi final before a large crowd at the well appointed central venue. Monaghan United took the lead after only 5 minutes with a great solo goal from Jack Bean but Cavan quickly hit back with two well worked goals from Des Lambert and Dickie Smith after 7 and 9 minutes to leas 2-1 at the interval. Monaghan showed their class in the second half and scored two top drawer goals to lead 3-2 but Shamrock’s came back and laid siege to the Monaghan goal but all to no avail as the heroic home defence stood firm. Cavan Pat Kinsella Frank Lyons and Micheal Smyth formed a good defence while Padge Woods in white sock showed his undoubted class with good support from Dessie Maguire and John O Neill. Des Lambert and Dickie Smith were outstanding in attack and threatened danger every time they gained possession. They got good support from Martin Clarke Gerry Egan and Tony ‘Lofty’ Higgins. Joe Ralph Dundalk was an outstanding referee.
Danny Doyle Brendan Caldwell RTE Connie Lynch Royal Showband Pat Lynch Airchord’s Tony Keeley Graduates Big Tom McBride Jimmy Magee RTE are all pictured at the annual Charity Concerts in the Town Hall in aid of the Poor Clare Convent Building Fund.
On Friday last the Feast of Saint Patrick out National Apostle Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated the 8 am Mass and later presided at the Solemn High Mass at 11:30 celebrated by Father John Maguire with Fathers Benny Maguire deacon and PJ McManus sub deacon. The MC was Father PJ Gargan and Father ABC McGrath was in charge of the Cathedral Choir.. Father John Maguire also celebrated the 10 children’s Mass with Father PJ McManus celebrating the 7:30 pm Mass in Irish. The Palm Sunday ceremonies for Holy Week commenced on Sunday with the blessing of the Palm and reading of the Passion.
Death of Mary Kelly at a young age she was wife of the very popular Captain Stephen Kelly Manager of Provider’s Cavan and Cathedral Road. She had been ill for some time and was extremely popular in the town taking an active part in the Cathedral sodalities. She leaves her husband and a young family of boys and girls. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
PJ Hewlett buys ‘Recess’ Earlsvale Road for £4,300 the property was owned by Rank Ireland Limited. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn was the Auctioneer and Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage.
Cavan Household Association fails to get off the ground on the first meeting with only 14 women turning up to the initial meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall. The aim of the Association is to highlight the escalating costs of food clothes and general essentials. A further meeting is planned in a few weeks.
Bridge N/S Kay Henry and Mrs Gerry Bradley E/W Maura Cullen and Mrs O Sullivan.
92 couples attend the pr marriage course for engaged couples that took place each week in Saint Augustine’s Hall during Lent. Tea each night was provided by the members of the Legion of Mary and Apostolic Society under the direction of the legendary Nurse McManus. Bishop Quinn attended the final meeting when he remarks that the series of meetings are a first step but many more improvements will be introduced in the next series of lectures. Fathers Paddy Morris CC Belturbet JC Young Drumkilly M Brady Aughnasheelin Vincent Duffy Killeshandra PJ Gargan Cavan ABC McGrath Cavan PJ McManus Cavan were among the clergy that spoke during the series of lectures. Dr Tony Farrelly County Physician Dr Finnegan Lisdarn gave some medical advice while Mrs Whitney Drumalee Fergal Molloy Tommy Smith Drumalee and Brendan Murray Cathedral Road gave some general hints.
March 31st 1967 Connie Lynch a native of Ballyjamesduff and formerly Manager of Pat Lynch and the Airchord’s is appointed Manager of the world famous Royal Showband from Waterford.
Bernard Corr Dental Surgeon who suffered the recent death of his wife and a few years ago lost his son Brian in a an aircraft crash at Shannon announces his retirement and plans to sell his landmark house at Farham Street. The Solicitors having carriage are Jack Binchey and Company while PJ O Reilly is the Auctioneer Phone Cavan 284.
The official opening of the Avon Lounge and Grill Bar will take place on Monday April 3rd with Larry Cunningham cutting the tape.
Tipperary man Patrick Ryan NT is elected President of the GAA after a lengthy count of over 4 hours at the GAA annual Congress in Dublin.
Death of the very well known highly popular Edward ‘Ned’ Moore 14 Saint Brigid’s Terrace Cavan at the early age of only 62. Man of great big physique Ned was a gentle giant and always spoke with a lilt and a touch of humour. For many years he was the Commissionaire at the Bachelor’s Ball in the Town Hall. Post man by profession Ned was known for his extreme courtesy and would oblige all his customers with small acts of kindness extremely appreciated by those living in the outlying country areas where the Postman was their only regular contact with the outside world. In the early days and particularly at Christmas it could take anything up to 12 hours to deliver the mail as the postman either walked or cycled the long miles to customers who could be located in remote locations. Ned never minded and always delivered in time. He served in the National Army during the 1939-1945 Emergency. Prominent member of Cavan Slashers GFC afterwards he assisted Junior Club Crubany GFC. He took a great interest in the formation of Cavan Gaels and took the view that the town needed one strong team capable of winning at the highest level in the county. He was a great supporter of the county team and seldom missed a big game in Breffni Park. He is survived by his wife Rose and grown up family in Ireland and England. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery .
Death of one of Cavan’s oldest and most loved characters Thomas ‘Booey’ Farrelly 23 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan. He was an old retainer and spent much of his time helping out in Smyth’s 60 Main Street where he was always treated as one of the family. He was a veteran of World War 1 surviving some of the bloodiest and fierce fought battles in the history of mankind. So great was his trauma that Tommy seldom spoke much of his horrific experiences. Later he became a Post Man in Cavan town and was known throughout the area as one of the most dependable and efficient officers in the trade always getting the mail on time even though he had to walk miles to deliver even one letter. He was related to Michael and Cissie Smyth 2 Saint Phelim’s Place and was always welcome in their household. He is survived by his nephews nieces and many friends including Philip Brady Architect London and Town Hall Street Cavan. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated.
Sister Mercy Matron of Saint Phelim’ s Hospital Cavan returns thanks to the Abbey Players Cavan featuring Sean McManus Nuala Bornemann Lavey ICA Saint Aidan’s Troop Butlersbridge Saint Patrick’s College led by Father Torlac O Reilly for entertaing the patients and staff over the Easter period.
April 7th 1967 Brendan Coulter CEO of Cavan Mineral Waters is the recipient of a degree following a written and oral examination at the English Association of Soft Drink’s Manufacturers in England. Brendan is the only Irish man to hold this honour and Cavan Mineral Waters are shortly to announce additions to their range of Orange and Kola products. They are manufacturers of the famous Cavan Kola and Ice Cream Soda which are enjoyed by thousands of consumers in Ireland.
Unique pictures on the front page of the Anglo Celt featuring the O Brien family Killynebber and the O Reilly family all boys Drumcrave sons of JG and Agnes O Reilly. Joe is the famous playwright while Michael O Brien the father of the O Brien family is a very well known accomplished actor and brother of Andy NT Crubany. Five members of the O Brien family are Catriona age 8 Kieran and Alita twins aged 9 Barry aged 10 and Ann aged 11. The O Reilly’s include the triplets aged 11 Niall Owen Joseph and 9 year old Gabriel.
Seamus aged 10 and Sean aged 9 sons of Mr and Mrs Gerry Bradley NT Ballyhaise are to appear on RTE television children’s programmes next week.
Pictured at the final series of Charity Concerts in the Town Hall for the present season are Dermot Smith Paddy Lyons Noel Fay Sean Galligan Nuala Bornemann Brian Coll of the Plattermen Jimmy Smith leader of the Mighty Avons Showband Maisie Magee Clare Maloney Moya Maloney The Rave Group Tom Meehan Kenneth Clail Oliver Meehan and Ray Greene Marin O Neill and Sean McManus.
Cmdt Jim Scanlon makes a presentation in the Farnham Hotel to his good friend and college Lieutenant John Murphy NT who is retiring from the Army Reserve. John was the recipient of a gold inscribed watch and later Denn branch FCA presented the very popular John with an inscribed silver salver with a bouquet of flowers for Mrs Murphy. John is the very popular Principal of Denn NS.
Death of George Leinster Wolfe Tone Street at the early age of . Native of Farnham he was a keen dart’s player and for many years was attached to the Commercial Bar team in Bridge Street. Native of Farnham he worked nearly all his life with McCarren and Company Cavan where he was extremely well known and respected by both management and staff. In recent years he suffered from ill health and was lovingly cared for at home by his wife and family. He is survived by his wife Rose sons Oliver and Sean sisters Mrs Sadler and Mrs Dale Farnham and brother Jack Farnham. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral where his work colleagues formed a guard of honour. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated and burial later took place in Cullies cemetery .
D Bradfield District Inspector Department of Education will be guest of honour at the Take Your Pick Show at Cavan Gaelic League where Father Dan Gallogly will preside and all proceedings will be in the native tongue.
April 14th 1967 Benny McManus College Street is pictured with his magnificent brown trout weighing 6 ½ lbs and Father Peter Paul O Reilly with his specimen trout weighing 7 lbs 12 ozs which they caught at ‘The Pleasure House# Killykeen over the Easter period.
McCarren and Company are paying the highest price in Europe for pigs as they offer 280/- or £9 per cwt dead weight for grade A Specials.
Arva win their first title after years of near misses when they surprisingly overcome the reigning Junior Champions Castlerahan 1-7 to 0-9 in the Intermediate League Final at sparsely attended Breffni Park. Very poor spectacle with Arva curbing the threat from county stars John Nallen and Seamus McMahon to lead by 0-7 to 0-4 at the interval.
Cavan Gaels Minor Board 1967 Chairman Brendan Dunne Secretary PJ Carroll Committee Packy McGovern Hugo Cafferty Dennis O Keefe Tommy Smith Drumalee Tommy Hughes Brother Justin and Brother Sylvester.
Death of one of Cavan’s best known and highly respected business men John ‘Jack’ O Reilly Barber Main Street and Connolly Street. He is survived by his wife five sons four daughters brothers and sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery where Father PJ McManus officiated.
Paddy Hanley Acting County Registrar and Senior Clerk in Cavan for many years is taking up a similar post in Tralee Circuit Court county Kerry.. He is being replaced by Bridge Street native Terry Cassidy who served in Cavan town some years ago. Salvador Murphy Assistant District Court Clerk Cavan replaces Terry Cassidy in Naas county Kildare.
Myrtle Henderson nee Black wife of Bob MPSI Church Street presides at the annual general meeting of the District Nursing Association in the Town Hall. Officers for 1967 Chairman Myrtle Henderson Treasurer Kevin Kilduff Secretary Lily Galvin. Committee Benny Hannigan John O Rourke UDC Tom Fitzpatrick TD UDC Dr Hayes Dr PJ Watters Johnny Murray UDC Molly Soden Mrs Mansfield Mrs Thompson Mrs Keaney Mrs Fletcher Mary Reilly and Kathleen Maguire.
Cavan Bridge N/S Mrs Mansfield and Tommy McCormick E/W Carmel McDonald and Peggy Willock.
April 21st 1967 Mary Keogan Tullac Mongan is elected the fist Chairman of Cavan Housewives’ Association at a well attended meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall Cavan.
Jury at High Court in Dublin rules against Bill O Hanlon Creighan in his action against the ESB for alleged negligence contributing to his serious accident at Cullen’s of Swanlinbar on July 1st 1964. Bill claimed that the ESB did not supply the proper length of ladder and he had to borrow a suitable ladder to carry out the repairs and disconnect the mains. He was not supplied either with an adaptor for the purpose of disconnecting the aerial fuse. The Jury found that the ESB were not negligent. Justice Butler gave judgment in favour of the ESB with costs.
Opening sale of pigs at Cavan Livestock Sales next Tuesday.
Donogh O Malley Minister for Education announces that there is to be an amalgamation of Trinity College and UCD giving Dublin one super ‘University of Dublin.’
Death of Robert Morrow 30 Tullac Mongan at Lisdarn Hospital. He is survived by his family brother sister and relatives. Funeral in Saint John’s Church of Ireland was large and representative with burial later in the New cemetery Cavan.
AAU and NACA unite to form BLE Bord Luthchleas Na hEireann-The Irish Athletic Board.
Cavan play National League Champions Longford in the semi final of the Wembley Tournament at Croke Park next Sunday. The winners will play Kerry or Down in the final at Wembley Stadium at Whit.. Seamus Galligan has now replaced Matt McHugh in the Cavan goals and looks like making the position his own after some very fine displays in recent games.
Matthew Connolly Director Connolly’s Chemists presents the prizes for competition at Cavan Photographic Club which will be presented to the member exhibiting the best colour slide and best black and white photograph.
Tony Bogan Cashier in the Hibernian Bank is promoted to a similar position in Dublin after spending 3 ½ years in Cavan. He is replaced by John Holland from the Bray branch of the Hibernian Bank.
April 28th 1967 Mary Veale the well known highly popular owner of Murray’s Bakery Upper Main Street is pictured after she took 3rd place in the Dundalk area finals of the National Cake Making competition sponsored by McDonnell’s of Drogheda. Mary now goes forward to the National Finals in the South County Hotel where the winner will receive an all expenses Continental Holiday for two.
Fred Ryan Secretary of Gorta Ireland is pictured with the hard working Chairman of Cavan Gorta Committee Jimmy Finlay Farnham Street after the film show and lecture given to a capacity audience by Gorta in The Town Hall.
Tops of Bhreifne awards 1967 with S Creamer Adjudicator in the Town Hall. Pictured are Pearl Adams Kingscourt Best Actress Vera Sherlock Kingscourt Best Producer Margaret Cusack Bunnoe Best Actress Rural Brother Ultan Sherlock De La Salle Chairman Father PJ McManus cc President J O Rorke Derrylin best actor rural Rev Thomas Tiernan Derrylin Producer Derrylin Ken Hanna Kingscourt Best Compeer Brendan O Reilly and Paddy Reilly Kingscourt Best Comedians Dermot Smith Producer for Cavan Barmen’s Association special prize. Kingscourt were the overall winners with Abbey Cavan featuring Sean McManus Nuala Bornemann and all star cast.
Donagh O Malley Minister for Education introduces free transport for post primary students. Big promotion for the scheme in this week’s Anglo Celt.
After their disastrous fire of December 1965 Fegan’s led by their charismatic Directors John T Kennedy and Robert J Mackeral reopen their totally refurbished modern store in their signature premises opposite the Convent of the Poor Clare’s in Cavan. “Like the phoenix of old rising from its own ashes, the business premises of Fegan and Company has risen resplendent from the fire that gutted the premises eighteen months ago.” The Architects are Harry O Connell and Company with Smith and O Reilly Contractors Ballyhaise. William Creane is Hardware Manager John Jones and William Foster Household Department. Eric Craig Wholesale and Grocery Manager the very popular Sammy Condon formerly of Byer’s Upper Main Street is Provisions Manager. Billy Downey from Killynebber is of course Yard Manager
Cavan beat Longford 2-10 to 1-12 in the Wembley Semi Final at Croke Park and will play Kerry in the final play off at Breffni Park Cavan after Kerry beat old rival Down 3-8 to 0-8 in the second semi final played at Croke Park Dublin. The winners of the Cavan/Kerry clash will play Galway on June 10th at Wembley Stadium London.
Cavan Gael’s A Minor side beat Belturbet 6-13 to 0-4 in their first outing of the season at Breffni Park. A team of stars with great teamwork and poise. Star of the show was Jimmy Browne who scored 2-5 and Niall O Brien who accounted for 2-4 of the total. Scorers for the Gael’s Jimmy Browne 2-5 Niall O Bien 2-4 T Coyne 1-1 Phil Wray 1-0 Dennis O Keeffe 0-1 and Tom Greene 0-2. Referee Donal Crotty was an excellent official who let the game flow.
Meeting of the newly reformed Cavan Camogie Board in Saint Augustine’s Mrs Paul Conaty presiding. Teams from Castletara Butlersbridge Ballinagh Killygarry Cootehill Cornafean and Cavan affiliated.
Pictured at the well attended opening pig sale at Cavan Livestock Market are E Hanley Rooskey Thomas Brady Junior Miss M Shalvey office staff Paddy Brady Tom Brady senior A Donaldson Contractor and Eamonn Malone Accountant.
Mrs J H Faris best colour slide and Dennis Bradfield best black and white receive their awards from Philip McConnell Chairman of Cavan Photographic Club. The awards were sponsored by Connolly’s Pharmacy The Royal Cavan.
First Cavan Housewives’ Association 1967 Chairman Mary Keogan Vice Chairman S Mulloy Treasurer Mrs W Healy Milséan Bhreifne Secretary Maureen Watters Assistant Secretary Sheila White. Committee Airmid O Hanlon Judy McEntee Kathleen Murray Mrs M O Leary.
Jim Fay will play Michael Breslin senior in the Senior Billiards handicap at Cavan CYMS while Bernard Sharkey will play Peter Donohoe in the junior decider on Sunday next at Cavan CYMS Farnham Street.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kay Henry and Mrs Seamus Caffrey E/W Joan O Hanlon and Maureen Hunt.
Father Torlac O Reilly’s Boy Scout’s Film ‘Mulligan’s Millions’ is a big hit with the capacity attendance of the Cavan Association in Dublin in the Clarence Hotel with Father Dan Breen presiding.
May 5th 1967 Old custom of decorating the entrances to houses and dwellings in Cavan town on the 1st May in honour of the Queen of the May appears to be dying out as only houses in the River Street College Street and Wolfe Tone Street areas were decorated with greens and flowers to welcome in the month of May.
Very Rev Terence Brady PP Lavey represented by Patrick Smith objects at Cavan Circuit Court to the granting of a license to Frank Nannery who intends to open a Restaurant and Public House at Lavey Strand. Father Brady objected on the grounds that the proposed licensed premises were too close to Lower Lavey Church and likely to prove a counter attraction to his flock. Paddy McEntee represented Frank Nannery with instructions from Tom Fitzpatrick TD. The application was adjourned to the next sitting of Cavan Circuit Court.
Andy McEntee Anglo Celt Cavan chief reporter and a native of 57 Main Street and Church Street is elected President of the Cavan Monaghan Meath Louth branch of the National Union of Journalists at the Russell Arms in Navan. J Ryan Drogheda Independent was elected Vice Chairman while David Lawlor of the Meath Chronicle was elected Secretary. Anselem Lovett is the association’s representative on the Irish Area Council.
Sodality of Our Lady based in the Poor Clare Convent Cavan come up with a much appreciate gesture when they offer a free baby sitting service to the overworked mother’s in the town. The Editor of the Anglo Celt hails the move as a gesture in true Christian Charity. All enquiries to Sullivan’s Sweet Shop.
Carmel McDonnell who was two and a half years serving as Town Clerk Cavan Urban Council is promoted to the rank of Staff Officer Cavan County Council. Carmel is daughter of Mrs McDonnell and the late Tommy McDonnell Farnham Street. Brain Johnston Drumliffe Redhills a staff officer in Cavan County Council will take over as temporary Town Clerk Cavan UDC.
Great demand fro the Hugh Gough fishing weekends in Cavan with over 60 UK fishermen arriving at the Farnham Hotel in two luxury Maurice Jackson coaches direct from Dublin Airport. Most of the fishermen were up at 4 am with packed lunches to take 150 lbs of rudd and bream on the Annalee River.
Cavan Bridge Club Friday Mrs O Sullivan and Mrs Kelly N/S Mrs Kelly and Annie McEneneaney. Tuesday N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard E/W Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy.
The newly formed Cavan Swimming Pool committee announce a door to door canvas to elicit support for the project which based on a pool similar to the very popular Longford pool will cost £16,000 of which £8,000 is payable in grants. The balance is available by way of a five year loan from Cavan County Council. The running costs will be £2,000 per annum but again as all of the Secondary schools in the area have committed their support to the project only 1/3 or £700 will come from admission charges to the general public.
May 12th 1967 Harry Lynch is appointed Project and Development officer for Midland Regional Tourism. Aged 29 Harry was educated at Saint Patrick’s College and UCD and holds a degree in commerce. He is married with one child and lives in Mullingar.
County Cavan Motor Club competition sponsored by the Lawn Hotel Belturbet. 1st Wilf Bell and Derek Morris 2nd Willie McCormack and Joe Hill 3rd S McQuade and R Frazer.
Monaghan Town become the first holders of the Jackson Cup as AUL Champions Cavan Meath Monaghan area and the John Mullen Cup as winners of the Top Four competition trophies presented by Ray Griffith and Noel Mallon son of John Mallon at an enjoyable end of season function in the Ulster Arms in Cavan.
Cavan score a facile 2-17 to 2-8 victory over Kerry at well attended Breffni Park where the gate was an impressive £400 in the final play off for a place at Wembley on June 10th where Cavan will play the All Ireland champions Galway for the Gilmartin trophy. Fantastic display by Cavan who ran Kerry ragged despite the Kingdom including many All Ireland medal winners. Cavan led at half time 1-11 to 0-3.
Death of James ‘Jimmy’ McNamara College View at the early age of 54. Member of an old and distinguished Cavan family followed in the family tradition at Connolly Street where he worked as a tailor turning out high class men’s wear. He was known for his great patience and skill and his work was always of the highest caliber pleasing customers from all over a wide area. He fought in the British Army in World War 2 and saw action on the European front as the Allied Troops pushed into Berlin. Noted footballer in his youth he played with both Cavan Slashers an d Crubany being an official of the Club up to its extinction in 1957. Indeed it was the McNamara family led by Poppy Tom and Hugh well known local referee who were the main movers in the controversial move that saw Cavan Gael’s come into life but the old Cavan Harps /Crubany club going out of existence. Good neighbours like Tom Kelly and Bartley Smith bitterly opposed this move. His brother Poppy flew all the way from New York for the funeral. Jimmy McNamara died last week after a long illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. He is survived by his wife sons daughters brothers sisters and grandchildren. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral where Cavan Gael’s formed a guard of honour walking on both sides of the hearse. Burial took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
528 anglers are booked into the Farnham Hotel for angling weekend breaks during the month of June. Last weekend the anglers headed for the River Annalee which was too high with the recent heavy rain and returned to the Farnham many of them opting to go to Breffni Park to view their first game of gaelic football. All of them vowed to return later in the season when conditions should be better.
Pupils from the Poor Clare Covent and the De La Salle School attend Children’s Day in Knock.
Cavan Bridge N/S Father Sean O Reilly and Surgeon PD Maloney E/W Carmel McDonald and Peggy Willock.
Sudden and untimely death of Tommy McCormack 22 Tullac Mongan Cavan and a native of Drumavaddy at the age of 49. He was preparing to go out to work when he became unwell dying a short time later. He was employed as an Electrical Engineer in the Press Room of the Anglo Celt. For many years Tommy was the Projectionist in the Town Hall Arva and Bailieborough cinemas travelling during the War with the proprietor Ned McKiernan on a tandem bicycle to the venues with the films strapped to their backs. Tommy was a genius pure and simple who worked far too hard and tried to please everybody. At weekends he worked in Smyth’s 60 Main Street as an electrical contractor where he took a leading role in the wiring of many houses and churches in the locality. He was a very quiet hard working man whose devotion was to his wife and family. Indeed he always brought some of the children as company on many of the weekend jobs. He was never known to grumble or complain but just gone on with the job working from dawn to midnight and beyond. He was brother of Jimmy McCormack who is the present projectionist in the Magnet Cinema. He is survived by his wife Mary ‘Maisie’ five sons Eamonn Paddy Gerard Jimmy Michael and nine daughters Mary Eileen Margaret Kathleen Anne Bernadette Teresa Jacinta Jacqueline. He was uncle of Teddy and Sean McCormack Anglo Celt. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Matthew’s Cemetery Drumavaddy. Father PJ Gargan officiated and the guard of honour was provided by Tommy’s work colleagues in the Anglo Celt.
May 19th 1967 Garda Inspector Sean F Murray a naïve of Lavey is promoted Superintendent in Westport county Mayo. He has served in Donegal and Mayo prior to his recent promotion.
Mr and Mrs James Reilly Pullamore celebrated the Golden Jubilee of their marriage which took place in Drumlane Parish Church on the 12th of March 1917 with the late Father Francis McGovern CC Staghall officiating. They now have three boys four girls and twenty eight grandchildren. They were each presented with a gold inscribed wristlet watch by their eldest son William on behalf of the family at a private party in the White Horse Hotel Cootehill.
To book seats on the Legion of Mary pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday contact Luke Fitzpatrick Killygarry Seamus Lane Post Office Butlersbridge Mary Young Newsagent Upper Main Street Mrs Tommy Reilly ‘The Regal’ . Invalids fare £1 including lunch adults 17/6 children 10/- advised to bring flask and sandwiches.
John Sheanon well known Butlersbridge footballer will be the recipient of a presentation at a Ceilidhe in Saint Aidan’s Hall Friday 23rd May 1967 on the occasion of his emigration to Canada. John was one of the stars of the Butlersbridge county Junior success of 1963 and played on the County Minor team in 1960.
John Nallen the well known Mayo Galway Meath and now Cavan star who led Castlerahan to Junior championship honours in 1966 will join up with Cavan and Ulster legend Ray Carolan on a trip to take part in the Cardinal Cushing games in Boston USA.
Jimmy O Donnell well known Cavan footballer is the recipient of a number of presentations from his club mate’s at Saint Mary’s Granard who won the Longford County Senior Championship for the first time in 25 years in 1966. Jimmy is leaving on promotion in the Ulster Bank where he has been employed for a number of years to the Drogheda branch.
Jim Fay and Michael Breslin Senior are pictured after Jim just pipped Michael in the Billiard’s Handicap at Cavan CYMS.
Death of the very popular well known Patrick Smith Pullamore at an advanced age. He is survived by his sons daughters and grandchildren. Father PJ McManus CC officiated at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
John Sharkey the very popular circulation manger of Cavan’s Anglo Celt is appointed Cavan/Monaghan representative on the National Graphical Association. John is a vey well known member of the Cavan county team back room staff.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kathleen Brady and Maura Cullen E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
As Cavan Boy Scout’s Band fold a meeting is being urgently called with a view to forming an alternative boy’s accordion band in Cavan. New uniforms and instruments will be urgently needed and a house to house collection will start next week. Chairman Gerry Maguire Vice Chairman Dr Brian Galligan Secretary Micheal Smyth Assistant Secretary Paddy O’Reilly Treasurer Michael Geoghegan Honary Auditor Brian Coleman Bandmaster John Donohoe. Committee Mick Smyth Senior 60 Main Street Jim Scanlon Tommy Reilly ‘The ?Regal’ John O Rourke UDC John Walsh HL Smyth Teddy McCormack Maurice Jackson UDC and Seamus Fox. The subscription for each member is 1/- per annum more than one member of family in band the shilling will suffice. The committee are appealing for young boys who were members of the now defunct Boy Scout’s Band to join up. The Boy Scout’s committee led by the industrious and highly talented Father Torlac O Reilly feel that band activities were interfering with scouting in the town.
May 26th 1967 Cavan Post Office and its derelict site at the Market Square are raised again in Dail Eireann by Tom Fitzpatrick TD with Mr PJ Lalor Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Post’s and Telegraphs telling the Cavan deputy that things have moved on from studying the technical drawings and sketches which have now been approved and steps are being taken to soon apply for Planning Permission. Mr Lalor estimated that all things going according to plan the construction could start in twelve to eighteen months.
Liam Coyle eldest son of Mr and Mrs JJ Coyle is home on holiday from the USA where he emigrated just three years ago. He is a former playing member of Ballinagh GFC. He did his National Service and served with the USA Army in Korea.
TJ Maher who is running for the Presidency of the NFA tells Cavan farmers that he will negotiate a good deal with the Government for the beleaguered farmers who are rapidly becoming the poor relation in Irish society. The President Elect told a packed Ulster Arms that under him they would build a bigger better more forward looking NFA than ever before. Cavan NFA 1967 President Myles A Smith Chairman Benny Donohoe Vice Chairman P Tuite Secretary P Reilly Lurgan Belturbet Treasurer WF Foster Ballinagh.
Cavan play Derry in their first Ulster Junior final since 1962 in Dungannon. Team Seamus Galligan Mullahoran Andy McCabe Crosserlough Hughie Newman Ballyhaise Enda McGowan Ballyhaise Dennis King Crosserlough Paddy Smith Mullahoran Brendan Murtagh Kingscourt Sean Byers Crosserlough V O Reilly Bailieborough Micheal Greenan Drumalee Fergus McCauley Drumalee Steve Duggan Ballyhaise Seamus McMahon Castlerahan and Sean Masterson Cornafean. Subs J Brady Castlerahan M O Reilly Killeshandra Frank Glancy Cavan Gael’s E Kelly Virginia. Malachy McMahon from Tyrone will have charge of the whistle.
“Cavan V Galway at the Empire Stadium and Sport’s Arena Wembley London on June 12th . Flights leaving on Friday June 11th returning on Sunday evening June 13th 1967 book now last few seats costing £14-8-0 at John McGinnity Travel Agent Bridge Street.
Corpus Christi at Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Bishop Austin Quinn celebrated the 8 am . Father Torlac O Reilly was the principal celebrant of the 11:30 Solemn High Mass with Fathers Ray Brady deacon and PJ McManus sub deacon, Father Patrick J Gargan was MC. Father ABC McGrath conducted the outstanding Cathedral Choir while playing the organ. Father PJ McManus celebrated the 10 am children’s Mass. The procession around the town following the 7:30 worker’s Mass had to be curtailed to the Cathedral ground’s due to threatening rain.
James J Dolan celebrates the Mass in honour of Saint John Baptist De La Salle in the Cathedral where the entire school paraded to Mass led by the De La Salle Flagelot Band. Late the boys were entertained in the school by the brothers and given a free day.
New Galway/Belfast Express via Cavan to be introduced by CIE and Ulsterbus from June 12th 1967. The journey will take a total of 5 ½ hours and will stop in Cavan for refreshments and passengers for thirty five minutes.
Fergal Maloney 26 Highfield Road sells his home to Frank Milner Cavan Post Office for £3,000. JJ Kiernan Upper Fitzwilliam Square had carriage and once again Brian Murphy was the Auctioneer.
Breffni Boys Band Committee mount an intensive door to door collection to defray the cost of instruments and uniforms for the new band which will replace the famous Boy Scout’s Band in Existence for over fifteen years.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Nell Arnold and Mr Jim Hearn E/W Mrs Maureen McDonald and Mrs Maura Maloney
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals formed in Cavan President Brother Ultan Sherlock Vice President Bob Henderson Treasurer Secretary Mrs Doreen Lord. Pet Show arranged for Town Hall on July 1st while and an inspector appointed by the committee will attend local marts in the area.
“Pedigree Prams Folders Carricribs and all nursery furniture now available at Smyth’s 60 Main Street Phone 88. HP Terms arranged.”
Mr and Mrs Jack Smallhorne Coleman Road Cavan thank all those who contributed to the erection of a monument to their beloved only son Paddy who died on the 23rd July 1966 at New Inns. They would particularly like to thank their good friend John O Connor Monumental Sculpture for the manner in which he executed this magnificent tribute to their late son Paddy.
June 2nd 1967 Three sets of twins born at Cavan’s Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn all within forty eight hours.. Nurse Anna Donnolly is pictured holding Emmanuel and Ann Marie Harton twin son and daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Harten Carnagh Loughduff. Nurse Mulloy is holding Collette and Margaret Cassidy twin daughters of Richard and Margaret Cassidy Highfield Road Cavan and Nurse Fitzpatrick is holding Deirdre and Marie Watters twin daughters of Dr and Mrs PJ Watters Farnham Road Cavan..
For the first time in many years the population of the Republic of Ireland shows a nett gain of 65.661 or 2.30% on Census Night April 17th 1966. The population of the Republic is now 2,884,002.
Saint Patrick’s College Sports 1967 held in glorious sunshine are extremely well organized with all events being run off in a smooth seamless manner to the pleasure of the competitors and the large crowd of visitors. Senior 100 Yards JJ Hopkins 2nd P McGinley and 3rd Pearse Gilroy 220 yards JJ Hopkins 440 yards Pearse Gilroy 2nd Michael Brady and 3rd P McGinley 1 mile Frank Brady 2nd P Gibney 3rd Fergus McCauley.
Dayboy’s Race Pat Timmons 2nd D Hickey and 3rd P McMahon. Bicycle Race Padraig Caffrey 2nd Tom Meehan and 3rd Brendan Harding. Wheelbarrow Micheal Harding and T Shields. Sack Race Damien Farrell. Obstacle Race Raymond Reilly and Jerry Higgins. Father’s Race 1st Brendan Dunne 2nd P Coyle and 3rd Mr Hopkins. Overall best athlete once again is Pearse Gilroy but this time on a toss of a coin form J Hopkins after both athletes accumulated the same number of points.
Cavan Juniors beaten in Ulster Final 2-8 to 0-4 after enjoying 45 minutes of territorial advantage in mud bath at Coalisland against a very fit and accurate Derry who prospered with their small share of possession. On a dreadful day for football the pitch in Dungannon was rules as unplayable and the teams and the very small number of supporters travelled on to Coalisland. On paper this was a very strong Cavan team who just did not play as a team having impressed in their victories over Monaghan and Antrim on their way to the final. Sean Byers at centre field was the only player to emerge with his reputation intact and kept going all through even when those around him had surrendered to mediocrity. Scorers for Derry Colm McGuigan 2-0 Mickey Niblock 0-3 Frank O Loan 0-2 Eamonn Coleman 0-1 P McGuinness and P Quinn 0-1 each. Micheal Greenan Fergus McCauley Frank Glancy and Seamus McMahon 0-1 each replied for Cavan. Derry led by 0-4 to 0-1 at half time but Cavan collapsed like a pack of cards in the second half.
The Beatles are expected to have their biggest hit ever with the release of ‘Sergeant Peppers Lonely Heart Club’ which features over well known world personalities on the cover. The LP combines memorable sing along numbers with outstanding musical virtuosity.
Death of Patrick Ruddy Glasdrummond Poles. He is survived by his wife Margaret brother neighbours relatives and friends. There was a large attendance at the funeral and removal from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Bernard Brady 37 College Street at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital . He is survived by his brother aunts nephews nieces neighbours and a large circle of friends. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Twenty teams entered for the prestigious McGinnity Cup and £30 promoted by Cavan Shamrock’s in Tierquin Park.
June 9th 1967 Joseph Mullery brother of the late Stan senior is home on holidays from Brisbane Australia. He emigrated in 1922 and was an outstanding member of Cavan’s 5th Northern Division Old IRA. He was later interred in Ballykinlar and Belfast. His old friend Paddy Smith now living in Brisbane sends his best wishes to all his friends in Cavan.
New development plan for Cavan being compiled will mean that motorists leaving Cavan will be asked some simple questions in order to evaluated the areas of future investment in the town.
Death of John Lee late of Breffni Terrace. He emigrated over 40 years ago after beginning life as a messenger boy in Cavan’s Anglo Celt office. His remains were flown home for burial with Mass in the Cathedral followed by interment in Cullies cemetery. He is survived by his wife and family.
Sudden death of Bernard Corr BDS Farnham Street after suffering a long tedious illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. He had been in failing health for the last few months and his death is a great shock to the community in the town. A native of Legaginny Ballinagh he was resident in Cavan 39 years. He was a past president of Saint Patrick’s Past Pupils and had also served as an officer of the Union for many years. He was a former member of Cavan Urban District Council. He was an outstanding dental surgeon and his patients came from all classes and creeds over a wide area where he had a first class reputation. He was predeceased some months ago by his wife Dr Maura Corr and his son Brian a Lieutenant in the Air Corps who was killed in an air crash at Shannon some years ago. He is also survived by three brothers Father Larry Corr PP Virginia John F Corr Cavan County Council Loughan Moynalty county Meath Patrick J Corr New York sister Mrs Margaret O Reilly Virginia. He was uncle of Father Peter Smith CC Maudabawn Rev Jack Corr and Rev Finbar Corr New York. He was cousin of Rev Larry Corr PP Kilmore. His brother Rt Rev Monsignor Michael Corr was known as ‘The Fighting Chaplain and took a leading part in World War 1 and died only on October 1966/ Family friend Father ABC McGrath received the remains at the Cathedral where the funeral Mass was celebrated by Father Peter Smith with Father McGrath again officiating at the burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of the very well known extremely popular Major JN Purden at his home Lodge Park Freshford county Kilkenny at the early age of 68. He was resident at Cloverhill for many years and was internationally known as a top breeder of Hereford cattle. He took an active part in the 1914-1918 War and was injured in combat always walking with a pronounced limp. A man of striking good looks and physique he was a member of Belturbet Clones and Cavan Show Societies and took a leading role in their organization each year. He was one of the leading Hereford exhibitors at the RDS and was known throughout Great Britain and Europe as a breeder of the highest quality. In latter years since he moved to Kilkenny he was a leading member of Kilkenny Show Society and displayed the Champion Bullock at the most recent show. He is survived by his wife JEM Cheene Weelbrook Freshford county Kilkenny.
Father Felim Kelly welcomes the legendary ‘Girl from Donegal’ Bridie Gallagher back to Kilmainhamwood where she set a new Irish record of 7,000 patrons flocking to see her on her last visit. Father Kelly and Bridie are seen planting a tree to commemorate the event during her recent visit to Kilmainhamwood.
Israel claims total victory in whirlwind 6 Day War. They claim to have completely routed the Arab adjoining nations including Egypt reopened the Gulf of Aquba and captured the entire old city of Jerusalem. Israel took control of a wife sector of Arab territory ranging from the West Bank of the River Jordan to the Suez Canal. In addition Israeli Chief of Staff Major General Rabin announced that Jericho had fallen to his troops. After the onslaught Egypt and the adjoining Arab States were in deep shock and fear as their troops withdrew before the onslaught. As the United Nations move in t keep the peace after six days of battle, Israel is in control of three bitter adversaries Egypt Syria and Jordan but must now work with the United Nations to work out how to control such a hostile population.
June 16th 1967 James V Halton born in Cavan town in 1895 son of Mr and Mrs T Halton Owen Roe Terrace. He is a former employee of the Anglo Celt where he worked in the compilation and printing of the Register of Electors. He is back in Cavan on holiday from his home in Saint Catherine’s Ontario Canada. He was last here in 1947 and is a veteran of the USA army of the 1914-1918 War. He has 6 daughters 1 son and 25 grandchildren.
Father Patrick Marron Cavan Kieran Scott Cootehill and Terence Lynch Lavey are all ordained priests at the Cathedral of the Assumption in Carlow. Father Pat Marron was educated at the Poor Clare’s De La Salle and Saint Mary’s College Dundalk where he said his first Mass in the College Chapel on Monday. He will minister in the Diocese of San Antoine Texas USA and is son of Michael and Martha Marron Cootehill Road Cavan. Father Kieran Scott was educated in Saint Michael’s School Cootehill and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and will minister in Paterson New Jersey. Father Scott celebrated his fist Mass in Saint Michael’s Cootehill on Monday last. Terry Lynch is son of Mary and the late John Lynch Mullaghmagavin Stradone and was educated at Knocknagilla and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. He will minister in Tucson Arizona USA and celebrated his first Mass in Saint Dympna’s Upper Lavey on Monday.
Cavan Gardening Competition sponsored by the UDC. Zone 1 Patrick Smith 14 Saint Patrick’s Terrace Swellan 2nd Henry Coyne Saint Phelim’s Place 3rd Mrs B McGrath Saint Phelim’s Place. Zone 2 William Sheridan 13 Saint Brigid’s Terrace 2nd Patrick ‘Lofty’ Higgins Saint Brigid’s Terrace and 3rd Edward Maguire Saint Brigid’s Terrace. Zone 3 Mrs B Egan 18 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan 2nd Seamus Fay 19 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan 3rd John O Rourke 3 Saint Aidan’s Cavan. Each winner received a plaque and share of £30 prize money. Tom Fitzpatrick TD Chairman congratulated all who participated with the Vice Chairman Paddy Conaty asking could such a successful scheme be extended t the private houses in the town.
Outstanding display by Cavan as they catch overhaul and eventually beat the All Ireland champions Galway 1-11 to 1-10 in a scintillating performance bringing back memories of the glory days of old at Wembley Stadium London. The game was witnessed by up to 20 million who tuned into BBC1 and was also carried by RTE in Ireland. A record attendance of over 30,000 saw a glorious display from two well matched fit teams displaying al that is best in gaelic games. Ray Carolan who just arrived from Boston where he was engaged with John Nallen in the Cardinal Cushing Games was outstanding for Cavan until he tired towards the end of the game played at break neck speed and combination by both sides. Galway led by 0-8 to 1-4 at half time. . Micheal Greenan receiving from Ray Carolan sent a pin point pass to Charlie Gallagher who placed John Joe O Reilly who punched home to the Galway net for the crucial score in the first half. Michael O Gorman a native of Castleblayney and owner of the Gresham Ballroom in Holloway Road is seen presenting his magnificent trophy to Cavan captain Charlie Gallagher.
Cavan Gael’s led by Olive Galligan win the County Minor League Cup beating Mullagh 3-6 to 1-7 in a tight hard fought dour game never reaching expectations at Breffni Park on Tuesday last. The Gaels defence was brilliant with Paddy Blessing very little to do showing class every time he was called on. Flame haired Oliver Galligan was man of the match at centre half while John McNamara was superb at full back. Oliver Malone and Oliver Crowe sound wing backs with Joe Gilmartin and Martin Fitzpatrick lending great support at wing half. Tom Greene and Dominic Twoomey dominated all through at midfield with their high fetching and long accurate deliveries to their forwards a feature. Jimmy Browne was the outstanding attacker with great skill and link up play with the other forwards a feature of his outstanding display. Tony Coyne a bustling full forward was always dangerous in procession while the great Michael ‘ Max’ McDonald used his height strength and considerable shills to good effect and is now a cert for selection to Cavan county team. Niall O Brien and Phil Wray were always dangerous. Team Paddy Blessing Oliver Crowed John McNamara Joe Gilmartin Martin Fitzpatrick Oliver Galligan captain Oliver Malone Dominic Twoomey Thomas Greene Niall O Brien Michael ‘Maxie’ McDonald Jimmy Browne Philip Wray Dennis O Keeffe and T Coyne. Referee Brian O Reilly.
Meeting in Farnham Hotel with a view to forming a Rugby Club in Cavan is adjourned after Michael Drysdale is elected Chairman and Philip Goldrick a manager in May Robert’s is elected Secretary/Treasurer. Philip Gillick says he has already been on to the Ulster Branch who have promised support for the new venture and appeals to all those with an interest in forming a rugby club in Cavan to attend the next meeting in the Farnham Arms Hotel.
Death of the well known very popular Sarah Gaffney Crimlin at the residence of the Lyndsey family Clonogonnell Cavan. Dean Turkington and Rev George A Millar officiated at the large and representative funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to Kilmore churchyard.
The very popular Garda William ‘Bill’ Gaffey retires after 43 years loyal and distinguished service to the Force, He joind the Garda in 1924 and was stationed in Monaghan and transferred to Cavan town 24 years ago. He was a courteous and efficient officer of great power and strength. He has the best wishes of everybody in the community for a long and happy retirement. Superintendent E McCague on behalf of his colleague in Cavan Garda Station made a presentation to Garda Gaffey before his retirement.
Show jumping at Drumbar House by the recently formed Midlander’s on their first ever visit to Cavan. Sideshows for all the family.
Bridge Club N/S Maureen Cullen and Kathleen Brady E/W Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy.
June 23rd 1967 Bishop Austin Quinn ordains four young men to the priesthood at the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Rev Thomas McKiernan Corlesmore House Fintan McKiernan Kilnavart Ballyconnell Gerard Finegan 71 Upper Main Street Cavan Sean Kellegher Drumhaldry Ballyconnell. Father Finegan is ordained for the Diocese of Saint Augustine’s in Florida while the three others will serve in the Diocese of Kilmore. A contingent of Boy Scouts formed a guard of honour as the priests were leaving the Cathedral. Father Finegan has been an active member of the Cavan 2nd CBSI Troop for over 15 years.
The Anglo Celt together with all the other local titles shoots up to 9d with many people swearing that they will never buy the old rag again! The Drogheda Independent Meath Chronicle Northern Standard Dundalk Democrat and Argus all follow suit.
Kathleen Leddy aged only 11 wins the overall ballad singing contest at the Cavan Fleadh in Killeshandra while her sister Anne 17 who was second in Killeshandra wins the All Ireland Open Ballad Singing and An Tostal Cup in Drumshanbo.
Childr4en’s Pet Show in the De La Salle School by kind permission of Brother Ultan Sherlock Principal on Saturday the 8th of July 1967. Entry forms available at McGinnity’s Young’s Black’s Bridge Street and George Fegan’s.
Cavan very lethargic in 2-12 to 2-8 win over an impressive Antrim team at Casement Park in the 1st round of the Ulster Championship in Casement Park Belfast. They now play the winners of Monaghan or Tyrone in the semi final on July 9th in Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones. This was a complete contrast to their dazzling performance at Wembley when they impressively accounted for the All Ireland champions Galway. Cavan led 1-7 to 1-6 at the interval. Scorers for Cavan Charlie Gallagher 0-8 Philip Murray 1-1 Steve Duggan 0-2 and John Joe O Reilly Micheal Greenan 0-1 each.
Jimmy Magee All Stars are back in Cavan to play and All Ireland Selection in aid of the Our Lady of Lourdes Ballyconnell Building Fund at Breffni Park where Micheal O Hehir and Liam Campbell of RTE will deliver the commentary and an Taoiseach Jack Lynch will throw in the ball. There will be an all star cabaret and dance later in the Sport’s Centre.
“The final tribute in art memorial in limestone granite or marble. Frank O Neill Monumental Sculpture beside The Dew Drop Inn. Write or phone Cavan 246 for illustrated brochure.
Death of one of Cavan and Monaghan’s greatest Gael John Sexton Caretaker Breffni Park at the age of 68. He played with Cavan Slashers for many years winning senior county championship medals with Cavan and Monaghan in 1930 when he lined out for the Farney men in the All Ireland Final against Kerry. He played in the famous All Ireland semi final in Tralee in 1925 when Cavan were controversially ousted by Kerry. He later served as a referee and County Board Official for many years. He was a member of the Irish Army based in Cavan and Monaghan and retired with the rank of Company Sergeant. He took and an active part in the War of Independence and was a well known member of Cavan Old IRA, John was employed as a Night Time Telephonist and no matter what the emergency John was always able to rise to the occasion connecting customers to their destination in the dead of night and in record double quick time. His courtesy and obliging nature were hall marks of this great man. John Sexton is survived by his wife Agnes sons Michael Sean Brendan a Garda Sergeant in Quinn county Clare daughters Maureen Phyllis and Josephine. He was a brother of the well known Michael Sexton Inspector Department of Posts and Telegraphs Mullingar. The coffin was draped in the Tricolour and his colleague in Cavan Old IRA under Cmdt Sean Sheridan formed a guard of honour both at the Cathedral and in Killygarry where a last volley of shots were discharged in his honour with Post Man John P Smith sounding the last Post on the trumpet. Father PJ McManus officiated both in the Cathedral and in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Cavan play Fermanagh in the opening round of the Ulster Minor Championship in Irvinstown and are quietly fancied to take the title this year. Team Paddy Blessing Cavan Gael’s Paddy Smith Mullagh T Smith Lavey John McNamara Cavan Gael’s T Brady Mullahoran Olive Galligan Cavan Gael’s Frankie Dolan Templeport Frank Tynan Mullagh Sean Kellett Virginia Micheal ‘Moucher’ Galligan Cavan Gael’s Dominick Twoomey Cavan Gael’s Pearse Gorby Belturbet Tony Dunne Cavan Gael’s Eamonn Cusack Crosserlough and Johnny Browne Cavan Gael’s. Subs G Murtagh Kingscourt J Sherlock Kingscourt N Coyle Mountnuggent Niall O Brien Cavan Gael’s V Maguire Lavey Thomas Greene Cavan Gael’s Joe Dillon Kingscourt Michael Cusack Crosserlough Paddy Reilly Cavan Gael’s and A Stafford Mullagh.
Father Gerard Finegan 71 Main Street son of Joe and Mary Finegan nee Rogers celebrates his first Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim where he was baptizes on the 2nd January 1943. Father Finegan administered his first blessing to the packed congregation . He is a former Cavan county minor footballer member of Cavan Gael’s and Cavan Boy Scout’s. Father Finegan is a well known card player in the area and excels at 25 Whist and a modest game of Poker. He is an only son and has four sisters Mary Aíne Katherine Brigid and Josephine. His father Joseph who is a native of Banahoo is a well known Hardware Merchant and Funeral Undertaker while his mother May who hails from the Ballinrobe area of county Mayo worked in Con Smith’s Public House before her marriage. Gerard was born on the 1st January 1943.
Vandals spoil the fun for thousands at Annagh Lake as they attack parked cars and interfere with other people’s property. The owners the Bartley family who are highly tolerant have issued a warning that further outbreaks of violence will lead to them locking the gates to deny entry to one and all.
Michael Geoghegan Treasurer and Brian Coleman Auditor issue the report that shows that the recent door to door collection of all houses in the town yielded a very impressive £154-15- which will go towards equipping the Band. Further collections will be taken up in Longford where they appear next week end and Clones where they will supply the music for the Ulster Semi Final between Down and Donegal.
June 30th 1967 Ethna Reilly Tedeehan is crowned ‘Arva Show Queen in Saint Patrick’s Hall Arva on Friday last and goes forward to the four county final in September .
Presentation to Dr PJ Watters in the Farnham Hotel who is leaving Cavan where he was Assistant County MOH to take up a similar appointment in Laois. Pictured are Dr A Cassidy Ballyjamesduff Dr and Mrs PD Power Cavan County MOH Dr Tony Farrelly County Cavan Physician and Dr and Mrs PJ Watters Assistant County MOH Cavan.
Presentation to Archdeacon Canon HW Shire on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of his ordination in Cloverhill Hall. The presentation was made by Mrs G Whyte Venables on behalf of the Parishioners.
Hollywood actress Jayne Mansfield who recently toured Ireland in cabaret is killed when the car she and three others who were also killed were travelling in was in collision with a tractor in the early hours of June 29th 1967 . Her three children survived with minor injuries. At Easter Jayne Mansfield and her popular cabaret toured Ireland where in Kerry Bishop Moynihan asked people not to attend the show in Tralee. The Dean of Kerry Monsignor John Lane condemned the entertainment in the strongest possible terms calling it a possible occasion of spiritual harm’. On arrival at Dublin Airport Jayne Mansfield explained that their” set comprised of comedy song and satire and if it is a matter of low cut dresses I have other dresses in my wardrobe”!
Cavan County Council elections Cavan Electoral area. Electorate 10,188 quota 988. First Count AJ O Brien outgoing 1,105 elected Paddy Conaty Fianna Fail 1,069 outgoing elected JC Lord outgoing 883 later elected Matthew O Reilly Clann Na Poblachta 802 later elected J Cassells Fine Gael 700 later elected Vincent Bartley Fianna Fail 614 later elected F McCarron Fine Gael 560 Packy Dinneny Fine Gael 556.
Cavan Urban Council Elections 1967 Tom Fitzpatrick TD 325 Paddy Conaty Fianna Fail 137 Timmy Murphy Fianna Fail 135 Maurice Jackson Independent 119 Johnny O Rourke Labour 98 Maura Baxter Fine Gael 88 Tom O Connor Labour 77 John Murray Fine Gael 75 elected Benny Cafferty Fine Gael 72 elected Joe McGovern Clann Na Poblachta 60 elected Mary McDonald Fianna Fail 58 Richard Cassidy Sinn Fein 45 Kenneth Simpson Fianna Fail 35 Seamus ‘Ba’ Fay Labour 33 and Jim Fay Fianna Fail 29.The number of seats nine contested by fifteen candidates valid poll 4,386 quota 139.
Cheques presented to charities following the conclusion of the highly successful charity concerts in the Town Hall during Lent. Poor Clare’s £155 Red Cross £77-10-0 Cavan CYMS £77-10-0. A further cheque was presented to the Poor Clare Building Fund proceeds of the Charity Football Match in Breffni Park and dance in Sport’s Centre which amounted to £410. Thanks is due to Tommy McCormick who gave the Sports Centre free of charge and the Navak Showband who also gave their services free. Pictured are Michael Smyth Secretary Tom McKenna Treasurer Paddy O Reilly Cavan CYMS Tommy Goldrick Cavan Red Cross Brian Sullivan Sergeant Peter Coogan and Michael Smyth Saint Phelim’ s Place.
Even after the tonic of an eight point early lead Cavan’s challenge falls apart in disastrous Ulster Minor first round clash against Fermanagh going down by 5-5 to 3-5 after being level 2-2 each at the interval. Cavan after a decent first half collapsed in the face of an avalanche of scores from Fermanagh in the second half led by man of the match Fran Roofe. John McNamara Dominic Twoomey Eamonn Cusack and Johnny Browne were the only Cavan players who played up to expectations.
Ina Hickey wins Kathleen Murray’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club.
Death of Charles Gorman Drumbo. Survived by his 3 daughters 1 sister and mother in law. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery. Very well known personality he was an outstanding farmer being extremely helpful to all neighbours and friends particularly in times of trouble and hardship. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Among the galaxy o stars from Loreto Commercial Course are Pauline Cullen Swanlinbar who gained positions in Cavan County Council The Agricultural Institute and Service’s Engineering Phyllis Kerrigan Lisreagh VHI Cavan County Council Kay Mullery Town Hall Street Cavan 1st Place Dublin Corporation Arnott’s and Company. Pat McFeeley Earlsvale Road Cavan Dublin Corporation and Irish Agricultural Wholesale Society Madeline O Brien Crubany Cavan ESB Helen Sheridan Ulster Bank ESB Dublin Corporation Cavan County Council Terri O Sullivan Main Street Cavan Guinness Cavan County Council Urney Chocolates. Pictured at Loreto College are the graduating members of the Commercial Course Terri O Sullivan Main Street Cavan Rosaleen Boylan Crosserlough Rosemary O Reilly Cornafean Helen Sheridan Norma O Rourke Crossdoney Miriam Ross Mullingar Yvonne Cowen Ballinagh Nuala Brady Mullahoran Pauline Cullen Swanlinbar Winifred Keaney Donegal and Phyllis Kerrigan Lisreagh Cavan.
Margaret M O Connell applying on behalf of her husband Harry BE is granted a license to sell intoxicating drink at Cavan Circuit Court in respect of their premises at Derragarra Upper Butlersbridge by Judge PN Ryan.
Very successful blood transfusion session organized by Cavan Red Cross in conjunction with the Irish Blood Transfusion Board sees 536 donation of one pint of blood each in the Protestant Hall with many donors winning Gold Pelicans which are being sent out in the post.
Thomas Leonard Todd is conferred with his B.Sc at Queens’ University Belfast. Aged 20 he is son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Todd Belfast and grandson of Mr and Mrs Eugene Leonard Stragelliffe.
Dr PJ Watters sells his residence at Farnham Road Cavan to S Gunn Killeshandra with Alfred Myles Smith having carriage of sale.
Charlie Corr sells his very desirable bungalow at Latt Cavan to Pat McHugh Cathedral Road for £4,500. Jack Binchey Solicitor had carriage and Brian Murphy was the Auctioneer.
Annual outing of Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne this year will be to Fore where they will be escorted by Very Rev P Cuffe PP and later the party will travel on to the historical town of Trim where they will be met and escorted by Mrs M Cooney Meath Archaeological Society.
July 7th 1967 Danny Brady son of Danny and Julia Brady Middletown Loughduff becomes the youngest member of Cavan County Council when he is elected for the first time to Cavan County Council at the head of the poll in the Ballyjamesduff electoral area. Danny is a well known Mullahoran and Cavan footballer and a member of the current squad.
Big changes at the De La Salle School as Brother Sylvester who replaced the legendary Brother Cyril only last year as the brother in charge of football development in the school is transferred to Johannesburg South Africa. He was a keen football and athletic coach developing a team for under age competition in both athletics and gaelic football. Brother Sylvester was also in charge of the servers and choirmaster of the Boy’s Choir. A presentation was made to him before his departure by the Pat Pupil’s Union President Thomas ‘Toggy’ Connolly. Pictured are Timmy Murphy Treasurer Toggy Connolly Brother Sylvester and Thomas M Gilroy.
Death of the well known highly respected Christina ‘Chrissie’ Foster Market Square after a long illness borne with great courage dignity and resignation to the Will of God at the Surgical Hospital Cavan at a comparatively young age. She was sister of Marona and they ran the very successful Foster’s Newsagents in the Market Square. Not only did they sell papers and magazines but high class cigarettes tobacco and confectionery. They were booking agents for all the big events in the Town Hall including Cavan Drama Festival of which Christina was a founder member in 1945 The Foster’s were natives of the Tullyvin area but set up their shop many years ago in the Market Square. It was a calling house for GAA and Church personalities and they were entertained in the adjoining kitchen where they could join in the banter with the many customers. Opened every morning after the 7 o clock Convent Mass they remained open until 10 every night seven nights a week. Chrissie was very religious and a very staunch supporter of the Sodalities in the Cathedral. She was a great supporter of the Cavan County team and one of her regular callers was the famous H L Smith Secretary of the Cavan County Board. There was a packed attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with a good turn out of clergy. Burial later took place in Saint Brigid’ cemetery Killygarry.
Parting tribute to their trainer Brother Sylvester Cavan’s De La Salle win the Roinn A Urban title defeating Castlerahan 5-12 to 2-6 in the final at Duke Park Stradone. Outstanding team performance De La Salle were much superior to their opponents and won in the end pulling up and they were never in danger of losing. De La Salle led at the interval 2-8 to 0-3. Team Aidan Elliott S Costello K O Reilly Niall Murray Fergus Costello Patrick McNamara Charlie O Donoghue Hugo Clerkin Dominic Sheridan Captain Finian Farrell Eugene Reilly P Maguire Martin Maguire Patsy Lee Hubert Smith. Subs L Hyland M Duffy E King Cormac Dunne P McMahon. Philip Smith Cavan School’s Board is pictured presenting the Duke trophy to the De La Salle captain Dominick Sheridan after the game with the Castlerahan captain Seamus Reilly looking on.. Referee Fintan Tierney.
Charity football match in Breffni Park between Jimmy Magee’s All Stars and a Cavan All Ireland selection ends in high drama in a predictable draw. Jack Lynch Taoiseach threw in the ball and Micheal O Hehir and Liam Campbell provided an entertaining humorous commentary. An excellent crowd who paid £400 enjoyed the game in bright sunshine while a packed attendance were entertained at the Gala Dance in the Sport’s Centre later when stars of stage screen and radio were backed by the very popular local Navak Showband. The Breffni Boy’s Band made their first official outing in Cavan at the game receiving generous applause at the start and interval. Later at a special dinner in the Ulster Arms Hotel Father Fegan on behalf of the organizer’s Our Lady Of Lourdes Building Fund presented Jack and Maureen Lynch with an engraved coffee tray and set to mark their first visit to Cavan as Taoiseach. Pictured in the commentary box are Michael Smyth 60 Main Street Micheal O Hehir and Liam Campbell.
In the Farnham Cup Final played in the Adam and Eve style Margaret English beat the favourite Karl Bornemann 4 and 3. In the Dr Cullen Cup Nicky Smith beat Louis Blessing 1 up. Bridie Smyth won Beda McCabe’s Prize in the Ladie’s section.
Wake up call for many when Father PJ McManus appealing for a generous response to the Saint Vincent De Paul Collection tells the congregations that many people in Cavan town go each day without their breakfast simply because they have no money. In some houses in the town there could be one pair of shoes shared between al of the children for going to Mass and many of the family are unable to god simply because they have no proper clothes or footwear.
The Year of Faith opens in Cavan Cathedral on the feat of Saint Peter and Paul with a Tridium of Masses.
Thomas Weir 1 Earlsvale Road sells his residence to Michael and Mona Flanagan Kilnaleck for £3,650. Tom Fitzpatrick TD was the Solicitor having carriage and the Auctioneer was Brian Murphy.
Annual outing to Dublin and Bray for the pupils of the De La Salle School led by Brother Ultan Sherlock. They visited all the historical sites including Trinity College Dail Eireann The Custom House and journeyed to Bray in the afternoon where many of the pupils had a dip in the sea and bought souvenirs.
Father Sean Finlay ministering in Savramento California is home on holidays with his parents Jimmy and Rose Finlay in Farham Street. On his way back to California he will stop off in Los Angeles to visit his brother Brother Simon Finlay.
John Little and Hughie Maguire next door neighbours in Abbey Street win The Sheelin Shamrock Cup and 1st Prize of £10 at the prestigious fishing competition on Lough Sheelin. They had a catch of ten pike for a total weight of 17 lbs 12 ozs. 2nd was Oliver O Reilly and Barry Elliott with 4 pike weighing 6 lbs 6 ozs 3rd Eamonn Donohoe and HP Doyle with 4 pike weighing 5lbs 6 ozs.. There were 30 competitors who caught 21 pike .
“Reopening to day Friday 7th July 1967 after the disastrous fire that gutted our premises in December 1966 Whelan’s Church Street . All religious goods toys stationary expresso coffee whipped ices etc. Proprietor Bridget Ann Whelan”
July 14th 1967 Bernadette McDermott daughter of Mr and Mrs J McDermott Gurteen Killeshandra wins 1st Prize in national Caltex Art competition. She is a pupil at Saint Joseph’s Orthopedic School Coole county Westmeath..
Ann Leddy daughter of Eugene and Mrs Leddy Stroane Butlersbridge is selected Show Queen at Ballinamore Agricultural Show Dance. She now goes forward to the Four County Final at Clones in September.
Kathy Bannon well known fancy good and confectioner Town Hall Street has three of her sisters all nuns at home for a holiday. They are all daughters of Mr and Mrs Michael Bannon Bawnboy and are attached to The Sisters of Providence Indiana. Sister Francis Eileen, Agnes Patrice, Marie Agnes are also sister of MJ Bannon Grace Park Road Dublin.
Tom Fitzpatrick TD is once again elected Chairman of Cavan Urban Council being proposes by Joe McGovern Clann Na Poblachta and seconded by his colleague Benny Cafferty Fine Gael. Johnny O Rourke is elected Vice Chairman proposed by Tom O Connor and seconded by Johnny O Rourke.
Over 90 in the Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne party on their annual outing to Fore and Trim. Father P Cuffe PP brought them on a conducted tour of the historical sites including the castle in the Fore area . Mrs M Conway and S Reynolds both members of Meath Archaeological Society conducted the tour in the Trim area including a visit to Newtown and the old Cathedral of the Diocese of Meath.
Senator Patrick O Reilly Fine Gael Murmod Virginia is elected Chairman of Cavan County Council while the evergreen Patrick Smith from Cootehill is unanimously elected Vice Chairman of the Council.
First ever Pet Show in the De La Salle School attracts a huge crowd of entries. Large Dogs 1st Ned ‘Bates’ McEvoy College Street . Medium Margaret Hand Owen Roe Terrace Cavan. Small Monica McCormick Elmbank Cavan. Cats 1 Psul Ronan Saint Phelim’s Place 2nd Marie Lenihan Farham Street 3rd Pat Martin Church Street. Ponies 1st Alison Wall Farnham Road. Birds 1st John McCaffrey 1 Tullac Mongan Cavan. Novelty Pet Niall Smyth 60 Main Street Cavan with his Pet Rabbitt.
Butlersbridge Camogie team 1967 pictured Kathleen Sheridan Ann Brogan Bridget Leddy Rosemary O Connell Mary Duffy Maura Sheridan Gabrielle Dunne Mairead Brady Colette Dunne Mary Bartley Patricia Gaffney and Mary Dunne.
Brian O Reilly (21) 67 wins the Breffni Trophy at County Cavan Golf Club. Brian Murphy off 12 was runner up with 67. Best Gross Phil Lawlor Junior 76. The nine hole competition was won by Dr FPE Smith and Paul McDonald.
Entries to Cavan Lawn Tennis Competition to George and Hilda Fairbrother Swellan Cavan Phone 47 and 225
Cavan beat Tyrone 1-13 to 3-3 as the defence creaks but the attack play brilliantly in the Ulster Senior Football Semi Final at Irvinstown. John Joe O Reilly Phil Murray and Steve Duggan were outstanding in attack. Cavan led by 1-7 to 2-1 at the interval. In a desperate display of hooliganism the referee Malachy McMahon had to be rescued by Cavan officials as a number of Tyrone supporters assaulted him as he left the field at the end of what was a game played in the best spirit of sportsmanship with Cavan never in danger of being beaten.
Death of John McMahon after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude in England where he emigrated just 7 years ago. Aged 60 he was a native of Emmett Place and left Ireland with his wife to reside in Lincoln. He was a long time employee of McCarren and Company Cavan and was extremely well known and popular in Cavan. He was a great follower of the county football team and enjoyed a day’s fishing in the company of his friends at Rann or Lough Oughter.
Clare Hourican nee Flood flies out from Aldergrove to Kennedy Airport New York USA with her daughters Una Deidre Fiona and Anne for a new life in the land of the free where their father is already resident. They are daughter and grandchildren of Frances Flood Bridge Street.
Jennifer Little daughter of Walter and Mary Little Lisdarn passes her entrance exam to Guinness Brewery. She is a past pupil of Saint Clare’s Secondary School and won the prize for the best pupil at Alexandria Secretarial College Dublin.
Cavan Fair is quickly on the way out with the advent of Brady’s Livestock Mar on the Railway Road. The fair on Tuesday was only moderate with a small supply and clearance. Cattle £35-40 sows £25-30 pigs £13 working horses £30-35.
Death of Mrs Mary K Dunne Saint Mary’s Terrace at the age of 68. She was a native of the Stradone area and was extremely popular with all her neighbours and friends. He husband died 15 years ago. She is survived by her three sons Tony Brendan and Dessie and one daughter Imelda Mullery Saint Phelim’s Place. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saint’s Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father PJ Gargan CC officiating.
July 21st 1967 Carrick Rovers Carrickmacross will play Columcille Killiney Dublin in the Final of the John McGinnity and £30 soccer tournament at Tierquin Park. There were 20 teams entered for the competition which took place over the Summer months in Tierquin under the auspices of Cavan Shamrock’s FC.
Civil Service led by Cavan Gael’s clubman Cathal Young will pay a weekend visit to Cavan to play the local Cavan Gael’s in Breffni Park. Civil Service include such stars as Jimmy Whan Armagh Benny Gaughran Louth ?Tom Crotty Cavan John Morley Mayo Paul Kelly Donegal Brendan McLoughlin Mayo Hubert Gaffney and Frankie Kennedy Cavan and Mick Burke Cork. Admission to Breffni Park is 2/-
Mrs RB Hickey Cathedral Road wins the Lady President’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with Maura Maloney wining Section B and Doctor Finegan Lisdarn winning the Best Gross.
Tragic death of Hubert Duffy Coleman Road following a drowning accident at the age of 63. One of Cavan’s most loved and highly respected residents he was a native of Upper Main Street where he was born and reared. He was a lifelong member of the staff of Alfred Myles Smith Solicitors Farnham Street where he was managing clerk for the last 15 years. As a young boy Hubert was involved in the struggle for Independence being a very distinguished member of Fianna Eireann. He was a Group Leader based in Cavan during the Emergency of 1939-1946. He took a prominent part in the GAA and along with his brother Paddy starred on many of the Cavan Slasher’s teams of the 1920-1930 era. Most charitable and decent man he was a member of Saint Vincent De Paul and took and active part in caring for the sick needy and destitute in our community. He is survived by his brother Paddy well known Postman two sisters Mrs L Lunn and Mrs M McBrien Dublin nephews nieces relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Father PJ McManus in another keynote address in the Cathedral tells the congregation that one of the greatest problems in Cavan today is Litter and we must set about cleaning up the town and making it more presentable for visitors. Both Rev George Millar and Father McManus are spearheading the drive to clean Cavan up with advocating litter bins both in public places and in shops. Cavan will do well in the up coming Tidy Town’s competition providing everybody pulls their weight.
Kieran O Keeffe with a catch of 3lb 10 ozs from Billis is the overall winner of the Donohoe Cup at the Junior Fishing competition at Bakersbridge where over 130 young anglers were ferried to the venue by Maurice Jackson’s luxury coaches. Refreshments were provided by Cavan Angler’s Club and all had a wonderful outing. 13-14 1st Kieran O Keeffe 2nd Jimmy Scanlon 3rd A Kenny. 11-12 1st Malcom Lee 2nd Frank McNally 3rd Bernie Quinn. 10-11 1st Gerard McCaffrey 2nd Gerry Clarke 3rd Mickey McEntee and 4th Paddy Gargan.
Social and presentation to Father Gerard Finegan by Cavan Boy Scout’s in Saint Augustine’s Hall. Father Finegan is leaving shortly to minister in Saint Augustine’s Florida and was an active member of Cavan Boy Scouts’ for nearly 15 years.
Hugh McCarville pictured a native of Killeevan County Monaghan is holidaying with his brother Joe McCarville Wolfe Tone Street. He is home from the USA for the first holiday in Ireland for 45 years having emigrated to the USA in 1922.
July 28th 1967 Mary Duffy Butlersbridge aged 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs M Duffy and a pupil in Loreto College wins 2nd prize in the National Fine Art competition sponsored by Cormac Crayon Bedford England.
Charlie Gallagher is pictured receiving the famous ‘Anglo Celt’ trophy after Cavan had comprehensively beaten Down in the Ulster Final in Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones.
Borough London Girl’s Pipe Band on nationwide tour stop off in Cavan where they are photographed. The later called to Loreto College where the sisters and staff treated them like Royalty. They were accompanied by Monsignor Anthony Reynolds and Father Jack Moore formerly from Bridge Street Cavan where his father ran a pub (McGinnity’s )
In a poor quality one sided match Cavan lay the Down Clones bogey once and for all hammering the champions 2-12 to 0-8 to win the Ulster title for the 46th time and the first since 1964. Cavan won the title with a goal coming up to half time when after trailing all of the first half they took the lead 1-4 to 0-5 at the interval. Just three minutes into the second half Cavan scored the decisive goal which puts them on course to play Cork on Sunday week in the All Ireland Semi Final at Croke Park Dublin. Man of the match for Cavan was Jimmy O Donnell who gave no less a man than Tom O Hare a torrid afternoon laying off exquisite passes to the other forwards. Joe Lennon and George Glynn held sway for Down at midfield and Cavan have grave problems in this sector. Ray Carolan at centre half was magnificent all afternoon and the Down attack were completely thwarted by the Cavan half back line who were outstanding. The Down full back line was poor in the extreme and when star full back Leo Murphy had to be replaced due to injury the writing was on the wall for the Mourne men as Tom O Hare and Brendan Sloan were very hesitant. Colm McAlarney and John Murphy accounted for nearly all of Down’s scores and many of the old brigade decided early on that it was not their day. Just before half time came the score that put Cavan on the road to victory when Jimmy O Donnell sent a great pass to the speedy Steve Duggan who cross perfectly for John Joe O Reilly to fist home from close range. Just after half time in the 5th minute of the second half Micheal Greenan gained possession 25 yards out and shot hard and high to the roof of the Down net and book Cavan’s place in the closing stages of this years’ championship. The only unsavory aspect of what was a scrappy but sporting contest was that every time a Down attack broke down it ended in fisticuffs with the Cavan defence holding firm. Referee Jimmy Hatton elected to let the play flow. The four teams engaged in the Ulster Finals wore black armbands in memory of Fr P McNally RIP a former President of the Ulster Council GAA. Cavan Seamus Galligan Andy McCabe Gabriel Kelly Peter Pritchard Pat Tinnelly Ray Carolan Brendan Murtagh Brendan Donohoe Tom Lynch Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Micheal Greenan Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher and Phil Murray. Great credit is due to team trainers and selectors Mick Higgins Matt Lynch and James Gilsenan. In the Ulster Minor Final an impressive Tyrone beat a feeble Fermanagh who started like a train 0-16 to 2-5.
Mixed Foursomes Final at County Cavan Golf Club Ann Smith and F Shields beat Mrs M O Sullivan and Seamus Fox while in the Cullen Cup Final Eddie Shields beat Jim Beirne on the 36th hole.
“Look your best at Lavey Festival Kathleen Sexton Hair Stylist Upper Main Street Cavan Phone 358”
Cavan Lawn Tennis 66th Open Week organized by the Committee headed up by George and Hilda Fairbrother. Men’s Singles M Lenihan beat M Fleming 6-4 6-4. Ladie’s Singles Mrs Russell beat Mrs Duane 6-1 6-2 where Nora Maloney was easily the best Cavan player reaching the Semi Final. Ladie’s Singles Handicap Final Nora Maloney beat Mrs Brabazon 6-1 6-3. Competitors from Dublin Navan Mullingar Kells Stackallen Navan Carrickmacross Sligo Virginia Ballyjamesduff Derry and Belturbet. Outside courts at Lisdarn and Loreto were used to play off the early rounds such was the entry for most categories.
Death of the highly popular and well known Mary Soden late of Main Street (Tesco) and 54 Saint Pappin’s Road Ballymun. She was eldest daughter of Peter and Mrs Soden who ceased trading in Cavan in 1945 selling their premises to Providers. Her father was a member and Chairman of Cavan Urban District Council and Cavan County Council. Their’s was the leading business in the town of Cavan up to 1945. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Pappin’s Ballymun to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry where Father PJ Gargan CC officiated.
Siobhan Browne of Butlersbridge counted 957 cars passing through Butlersbridge between 1:15 and 3:15 on Sunday afternoon as all modes of conveyance were pressed into service to bring the large crowd of Cavan supporters to the Ulster Final in Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones.
Paddy Elliott of P Elliott and Company purchases Martin’s private house for £4,000. Brian Murphy was the auctioneer and TJ Fitzpatrick had carriage of sale.
August 4th 1967 Oblate pilgrimage including Cavan invalids and pilgrims flies out from Dublin Airport Lourdes.
David Ahearn home on holidays in his native Lake View Cavan is pictured with Vincent O Rourke at the Green Lake where he landed a 3 ½ lbs pike which took over 15 minutes to land.
Finbar Galligan son of Mr and Mrs Galligan Thomascourt is conferred with his BA at UCD. He was educated at Corlurgan and Saint Patrick’s College Cavan.
Paddy Conaty is ousted as Chairman of Cavan Agricultural Committee when he ties with J C Lord Independent and loses on a toss. Paddy than contested the Vice Chair and again tied to be ousted by the vote of the new Chairman J C Lord who plumped fro Finea Gael’s JF McGovern.
Con Smith and Jim McDonnell give a rather hesitant vote to Cavan to beat Cork on Sunday. Both have doubts about the defence and centre field. Con thinks that Fergus McCauley of Drumalee should be drafted in as he is the man in form at the moment. Both think the attack is better than in 1962 and 1964.
Michael Smith is holidaying with his brother and sisters HL Eileen and Josie Smith at the Courthouse. He is over 40 years in America.
Rosemary Smith world famous rally driver is competing in the Autocross at Farnham Estate on August Bank Holiday Monday.
August 11th 1967 Tropical heat hits Cavan as temperaratures soar to 100%C with water shortage in many areas.
Martin V Walsh who emigrated from Ballyhaise to USA some 11 years ago in 1956 is appointed Charter Sales Supervisor Aer Lingus. He is a member of the Knights of Columbanus and resides in Astoria New York. He was home on holiday just two years ago.
Tom O Connor brings Cavan Urban Council’s attention to the fact that the Corporation Mace of the town of Cavan which was presented by Theophilus Clements Sovereign in 1723-1724 and returned to the Clements’s family after the Corporation ceased to exist is now up for sale with an asking price of £8,000 for the solid silver Mace with the emblem of the Corporation embossed. Maurice Jackson said that he was speaking to Mr Clements and they would like the Council to buy it as it had more value to them than anybody else. Brian Johnston acting Town Clerk said that he was on to the Auctioneers who quoted £8,000 asking price for the Mace. Tom Fitzpatrick and Tom O Connor said that it was worth enquiring about.
Mrs M O Sullivan and Seamus Fox win the Captain’s Brendan Jenkins’ Prize at County Cavan Golf Club Danny Kelly and Muriel Doherty were the runners up while Dr and Mrs Power recorded the Best Gross. There were 99 competitors.
Presentations to local artistes who took part in the recent Cavan Charity Concerts in the Town Hall. Pictured are Sean McManus Tom McKenna Treasurer who made the presentation Brendan Hutchinson Dag Carroll Paddy Swarbrigg Sean McCormack Richard Graham Liam Cooke and Bill McCusker all from the Navak Showband who backed all the artistes during the concerts giving their services free of charge.
Cavan just come up short as Cork scrape into an All Ireland Final against Meath in September. The harsh penalty awarded against Cavan in the first half was the decisive score as Cork triumphed 1-7 to Cavan’s 9 points. Cavan led by 0-7 to 1-3 at half time with Dennis Coughlan expertly converting the penalty kick. Cork furthered their lead in the second half but Cavan stormed back to come within a point of the Cork men with ten minutes left. Cork dominated midfield where Mick Burke was man of the match and the Cavan pairing of Tom Lynch and Brendan Donohoe were always playing second fiddle. Ray Carolan was outstanding at centre half back. Gabriel Kelly was not his usual self getting the run around from Cork’s full back Con O Sullivan while his wing men Andy McCabe and Peter Pritchard were satisfactory. Enda McGowan was a revelation when he came on and should have been included from the start. Charlie Gallagher was outstanding and got very good support from Phil Murray and Jimmy O Donnell. The selectors on the line have a lot to answer for in losing this game failing to utilize John Joe O Reilly at midfield and keeping Mullahoran Dreadnought Danny Brady on the bench. Team Seamus Galligan Andy McCabe Gabriel Kelly Peter Pritchard Pat Tinnelly Ray Carolan Brendan Murtagh Tom Lynch Brendan Donohoe Micheal Greenan John Joe O Reilly Steve Duggan Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher and Philip Murray. Subs Garrett O Reilly for Brendan Donohoe and Enda McGowan for Brendan Murtagh. According to the Anglo Celt this was the 41st time that Cavan failed in the semi final stage of the All Ireland championships. Best chance since 1952 to win the All Ireland thrown away. The deciding penalty was harsh beyond words as Peter Pritchard was pushed before being deemed to have fouled the ball in the square.
Crosserlough the Cavan champions beaten by Saint Joseph’s Ballyshannon/ Bundoran in the semi final of the Ulster senior club championship 1-11 to 2-6 in Irvinstown on Tuesday evening last.
Month’s Memory Mass for Very Rev CA Cartwright PP Carrigallen and former Curate in Cavan in Saint Mary’s Church Carrigallen on Thursday 17th August.
Death of Edward Brady Fairtown Cavan. Survived by his family brother nephews nieces relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Patrick’s Castletara to the adjoining cemetery.
Hugh Gough and Brendan Coulter are representing Ireland at the World Coarse Fishing Championships in Hungary where Hugh Gough is representing Ireland at the first ever World Coarse Fishing Congress.
Good supply ready sale at record prices at Cavan Fair. 1 years olds £30-40 2 year olds £55-70 3 year olds £75-85. Carrying sows £38-40 springers £60-75. Working horses £75-90 knackers £75-90 knackers £55-70 ponies £45-60.
Winners of Garden Competition sponsored by Cavan Urban District Council Zone A Patrick Smith Saint Patrick’s Terrace Zone B Brigid Egan Owen Roe Terrace and Zone 3 William ‘Billy’ Sheridan 13 Saint Brigid’s Terrace Cavan.
August 18th 1967 Brian E Hickey eldest son of Mr and Mrs Benny Hickey Cathedral Road Cavan is among 19 students chosen from over 100 applicants attending the 9th London International Youth Scientific Conference in London. Brian is a second year science student in UCD.
Roma Creamer Gabrielle Dunne Catherine Cullivan Mary Quinn Ann McInerney are all among the honours at Loreto College’s Leaving Certificate results 1967.
Pearse Gilroy Paddy Reilly Michael McGinnity Laurence Nee Peter McPartland Micheal Galligan Paul Smith Philip N Brady Peter Galligan and Pat Timmons are the local stars featuring in the Saint Patrick’s College honours list.
Death of the very well known highly popular Peter Leddy Saint Mary’s Terrace after a long illness borne with courage and deep conviction. Aged 65 he actually officially retired as a Postman after 43 years service in the Cavan area last Friday. He was an outstanding footballer in his day assisting the Cavan Slashers with whom he won a Senior County medal in 1922. He later served for many years as an official of the club. He had a distinguished career in Cavan LDF during the World War 2 Emergency. He is survived by his wife one daughter Mary two sons Michael well known painter and decorator Cavan and Sean in England one brother John in Cavan. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim with burial in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan presided.
Death of the very popular Ann O Hanlon nee Linden Military Row. She was widow of the late Garda Peter O Hanlon who served most of his time in the force in Ballinagh serving over 25 years there. After his death Ann and her family came to live in Military Row where they were quick to make friends and partake in the life of the community. Native of Ballybay she was an accomplished musician and gifted pianist. She was a life long member of Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann. She is survived by four daughters Breda Dungannon Mary Margaret Granard Olive Dublin Veronica Cavan and three sons Peter Paddy and Brian who are all in America. She was sister of Mrs Jack Smallhorne Coleman Road. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Ballybay cemetery.
Seven swimmers from the town will take on the arduous swim of 5 ½ miles from Church Island to Crover House on Lough Sheelin. Only 3 swimmers have achieved this swim Sean Walsh Jack McCelland and the legendary Margaret Enedge. Aíne Sullivan John P Smith Kevin Kilduff Terry Coyle and Brian Sullivan will bid to add their names to this illustrious list on Sunday next. The swim will start at 3:30 and finish at 5:15 pm at Crover House Hotel.
Sympathy is extended to Nellie Gargan ‘The Ritz Bar’ on the death of her mother Mrs Anna Smith Lisduff Virginia. She was widow of the late Patrick Smith Cavan County Councilor and extensive farmer ‘ Lisduff House’ Maghera at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn after a short illness. Deeply religious she was known throughout the area for her unstinted kindness courtesy and hospitality. Her son Father PJ Smith home from Glasgow administered the last rites of the Church. The remains were received at Maghera Church by Father T Murray and Very Rev Larry Corr PP. Hers son Father PJ was the chief celebrant of the Requiem Mass in Saint Matthew’s Church Maghera where many priests from the Diocese and those home on holiday were in attendance. Predeceased by her husband Patrick Ann Smith is survived by her son Matthew Father PJ Smith Glasgow Father Kevin Smith Texas Jim England Joseph Lisduff daughters Sister Mary Saint Anthony Dublin Nellie Cavan. Cavan County Council at their monthly meeting Paddy O Reilly Murmod presiding passed a vote of sympathy with the relatives of Anny Smith whose husband Patrick was a leading member of the Council for many years.
Beatrice Maloney in conjunction with the swimming lessons organized by Cavan Red Cross in Annagh Lake will give a lecture on life saving at the Green Hut Military Barracks Cavan on Tuesday 18th August 1967.
The Breffni Boy’s Band after appearing at the Ulster Final in Clones will make their next outing in Ballyconnell at the Toomeregan Harriers Sports and Fete on the 15th August 1967.
Cavan Red Cross hold a social and presentation to mark the departure from the town of Jim Simpson and Irena Coogan. Dancing 9-2 and subs 12/6.
August 25th 1967 Michael Lorrigan aged 12 and Sean Rehill aged 12 both from Ballyhaise are pictured having won County Council scholarships Michael is son of Dr and Mrs Charles Lorrigan and Sean is son Mr and Mrs V Rehill Ballyhaise.
Death of Alice Teresa second wife of Frank Lee Tullyco Cavan at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. She is survived by her husband brothers sister relatives and many friends. Native of Castlepollard she came to Cavan in 1956 and endeared herself to all the locals being fond of a small drink and the frequent small flutter on the horses. She was a nurse by professionand worked most of her life in Dublin. . There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Michael McManus Killynebber at the age of 92 at Saint Phelim’s Hospital .Native of Mullahoran. He farmed at Killynebber before going to live in Drumbar Survived by his wife Kathleen and two sons family relatives and many friends. He was in excellent health up to 2 months ago.. Funeral from the Cathedral to Loughduff. with Father ABC McManus officiating.
Death of Cynthia Pollock 29 Cathedral Road at the Surgical Hospital . Very well known she was a naïve of Cavan being daughter of Mr and Mrs William Kennedy. She spent most of her life as a Law Clerk in Reid and Faris Church Street but in recent years she worked as a clerk with Cavan Committee of Agriculture. In her youth she was an outstanding badminton and tennis player. Cynthia was a founder member of Cavan Gramophone Society and gave many recitals. In recent years she was cared for by her brother Leslie and sister in law at their home 29 Cathedral Road. She is survived by her brother Lesley Kennedy sister in law and a large circle of friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to the New Cemetery with Rev George M Millar officiating..
Meath beat Mayo 3-14 to 1-14 to qualify for the All Ireland Final where they will play Cork. Meath won the game with a five minute spell of magic in the second half when they scored two unanswered goals foiling a late rally by the Westerner’s. the foundation of victory was laid in the dominance of Peter Moore and Terry Kearns at midfield with Jack Quinn and Bertie Cunningham rock solid in defence while Mick Mellett Tony Brennan and Matt Corrigan starred in attack. Joe Corcoran was the outstanding performer on an impressive Mayo team. Meath led at the interval by 1-8 to 0-8.
The all conquering Cavan Gael’s Minor team beat Mountnuggent 3-10 to 0-4 to qualify for the Cavan Minor Final having led at half time by 1-4 to 0-4 the Gaels closed the gate firmly on their luckless opponents in the second half at Breffni Park. In a poor one sided game goals from Pearse Gilroy and man of the match Micheal Galligan who ran riot scoring two in second half. Donal Crotty was an excellent referee letting the play flow from end to end.
Saint Columcille’s from Killiney in Dublin are the favourites to win the second John McGinnity Cup Final against Carrickmacross Rovers at Tierquin Park on Sunday next 27th August 1967 kick off 3:30 pm with Joe Ralph Dundalk in charge of the whistle.
J M ‘Mel’ Keaveney is appointed staff officer with Cavan County Council replacing John Reilly Swellan Cavan who has retired.
Sister Mary Paul McGovern succeeds Sister Fidelma Gilroy who has retired as Assistant Matron to Sister Mary Mercy in Saint Felim’s Hospital.
“College Street Garage complete respraying and panel beating by Jimmy Mulcahy who has now jointed Dickey Mullery. Estimates are free and all work guaranteed.. Call in have your problem priced than sorted. Personal attention at all times Richard Mullery”
September 1st 1967 Ballyjamesduff wins the All Ireland Tidy Town’s overall prize for the second successive year.
As the heat wave continues Cavan town begins to experience a severe drought as Shantemon Lake falls to its lowest level for many years. Water will now have to be pumped from Behey Lake. Areas most affected include Saint Patrick’s Swellan Wolfe Tone Street Saint Phelim’s Place Saint Brigids’ Owen Roe Tullac Mongan Jubilee Saint Aidan’s Highfield Road and Breffni Terrace..
Outcry as Librarians in county Cavan are paid the lowest rate in the country at 4/2 per hour with rates varying in other parts of the country. James Tully TD says Cavan are paying 6d below the going rate with the branch libraries very efficient and doing a first class job.
Death of Alice Lee at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was a nurse by profession and native of Castlepollard county Westmeath. She married Frank Lee well know farmer and milk merchant in 1955 in Cavan Cathedral. She was a very good character and loved to meet people and converse. Her charity and acts of hospitality were legendary and she liked a modest flutter on the horses. She was Frank Lee’s second wife. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of James Reilly Pullamore at the age of 84. He was husband of Margaret and was an extensive farmer in the Pullamore area. Extremely popular he was known for his wit and good humour. He is survived by his wife 3 sons 5 daughters grandchildren relatives and many friends. Funeral took place from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery with Father PJ McManus cc officiating..
Dennis J Fitzgibbon ‘Din Joe’ will open the new Brady’s of Cavan Volkswagen Garage in Cavan. The new garage will be blessed by Fathers Charles Brady and Vincent Brady both brothers of the proprietors. Phil Brady will continue to manage the Arva branch while brother Thomas will manage the Cavan branch.. Packie Cooney is head salesman.
Cavan Gael’s easily account for Kingscourt 5-7 to 1-9 in the quarter final of the Cavan senior championship at Stradone. Cavan Gael’s will play Belturbet in the Under 16 final and will play Crosserlough in the Minor county final where the Gael’s with ace marksmen Jimmy Browne and Micheal Galligan are expected to prevail.
Cavan Lawn Tennis Championships 1967 senior men’s final Dermot Burke beat Mickey Breslin 6-4 6-1 senior ladies’ Nora Maloney beat Frances Sullivan 7-5 6-4 while Nora and Frances joined forces to beat Mrs Smith and Miss Reilly in the ladies’ doubles final 6-4 6-1 and Dermot Burke and Jim Hearn beat Mickey Breslin and Gene McCusker 6-2 6-2 in the men’s doubles final. There will be a presentation in the Farnham Hotel for Hilda and George Fairbrother for their outstanding contribution to the organization of the tournament and the cups for the different events will be formally presented.
Saint Columcille’s Dublin win the McGinnity Cup set of medals and £25 beating Carrick Rovers from Carrickmacross 2-1 in a thrilling McGinnity Cup Final before a full house at Tierquin Park. The runners up received their medals and £5 runners up after a thriller. John O Halloran deservedly put Columcille ahead on 20 minutes with a well taken goal after relentless pressure from the Dublin side.. Tony Dolan equalized with 10 minutes to go until half time and even though the Dublin side dominated the score stood at 1-1 at the interval. Mike Doyle was the hero for Columcille when he scored the winning goal to give the Dublin side a deserved 2-1 victory in the blue riband event of the Cavan Soccer Calendar. Plaudits all round for the excellent refereeing of Ken Simpson who was taking charge of his first major final.
Gene Cusack and Thomas Green are in opposition as Crosserlough play Cavan Gael’s in the minor championship final. Cavan Gael’s who beat Mountnuggent in the semi final are out to make amends for their one point loss to holders Killeshandra in last year’s decider. Crosserlough beat Belturbet in the semi final.
Killygarry Camogie Club the first club to be officially formed and amalgamated in County Cavan are pictured as they play in the Cavan Camogie League 1967..
Death of Michael McManus later of Mullahoran. Since coming to live with the Maguire family in Drumbar he was extremely popular and his pleasant and friendly manner endeared him t all who knew him.
Canada Cup at County Cavan Golf Club sees Louis Blessing and Jack Binchey returning a score of 137 to take the title. In the Electric Cup Dr FPE Smith won with a score of 30 while that man in form Louis Blessing returned 30 1/2 . In the ladies; section Mrs M O Sullivan’s Prize was won by Margaret English while Una Smith’s Prize was won by Maureen McDonald also from Church Street. Next Sunday Goldie Fleming’s Prize.
September 8th 1967 Patrick ‘Patsy Lee BA H dip in Education son of Phil and Ellen Lee Wesley Street returns to Saint Patrick’s College this time on the teaching staff. He was recently invited by Father Bob McCabe President to join the staff. Patsy was educated at the Poor Clare Convent Saint Phelim’s De La Salle Cavan Saint Patrick’s College and UCD. He has one brother David.
Reggie McMahon County Hotel is selling the hotel as a going concern. PJ O Reilly is the Auctioneer and Allen and Halpin have carriage of sale.
Cavan Gael’s will play Crosserlough in the final of the 1967 senior championship bringing back memories of the last time the teams met in the classic final of 1958.
Cavan Minors beat Crosserlough 5-10 to 1-2 in the 1967 Minot Final played in desperate weather conditions in Stradone adding the minor championship to the minor league won earlier in the year. Aided by the gale force wind the Gael’s had the game well and truly wrapped up at half time when they led 4-6 to 1-1. So poor and dispirited in the second half were Crosserlough despite playing with the elements that they only added one point from a free by Gene Cusack near the full time whistle while the Gael’s took their foot off the accelerator and cruised to victory. Tony Dunne covering acres of ground and reveling in the conditions was the Gael’s man of the match with good support from Oliver Galligan who broke even in exchanges with Crosserlough danger man Gene Cusack while Oliver Malone returned another sparkling performance. Paddy Reilly and Tom Greene towered over the opposition and dominated all afternoon at midfield. Michael Galligan Jimmy Browne Jackie Conaty Pearse Gilroy were always dangerous. Dominic Twoomey was outstanding at centre half forward while Niall O Brien proved a match winner despite the handicap of a leg injury scoring the first of the Gael’s goals in the 5th minute and another in the 20th minute of the first half. In defence Patrick Blessing in goal had an armchair view of proceedings and never was allowed to break into a sweat while John McNamara Joe Gilmartin and Oliver Crowe did everything expected of them in solid performances. Subs Maxie McDonald Dennis O Keefe and Philip Wray only emphasized the gulf in class with their skill and physique. Team Patrick Blessing Joe Gilmartin John McNamara Oliver Crowe Tony Dunne Oliver Galligan Oliver Malone Tom Greene Paddy Reilly Niall O Brien Micheal Galligan Jimmy Browne Jackie Conaty Dominick Twoomey Pearse Gilroy. Subs Michael ‘Maxie’ McDonald Dennis O Keeffe and Philip Wray. The cup was presented to the winning captain Olive Galligan by Father Patrick Morris Chairman of the Minor Board. Referee Joe Hayes Killeshandra.
Cavan Gael’s beat Stradone 2-12 to 3-4 in the semi final of the senior championship at Breffni Park in desperate atrocious weather conditions. Defence was very shaky despite comprehensive win conceding three goals to their less than impressive opponents. The Gaels led by 1-8 to 1-0 at half time. John ‘Foley’ O Rourke was the outstanding defender in goal bringing off some miraculous saves. Only Donal Crowe at full back Gabriel Kelly at centre half and Pat Gaffney were reasonably sound. Dominick Twoomey and Frank Glancey dominated at midfield while Jim McDonnell PJ Carroll Micheal Galligan and Philip Murray were the best of the forward division. Referee Mick Higgins.
Cavan Shamrock’s Under 16 beat Clones United 2-0 in the final of the Sean McManus Cup at Tierquin on Saturday evening before a respectable crowd. Jimmy Smith opened the scoring with a very well taken goal on 20 minutes. In the 35th minute a gallant Clones who fought tooth and nail for honours were awarded a penalty and McCabe shot inches wide. Joe Johnston closed the door on the Clones challenge 5 minutes later with a wonderful solo dribbling goal that brought him right through the Clones defence side stepping to goalkeeper to shoot to an empty net. Best for the Shamrock’s were the superb Hubert Smith who is surely a star in the making Sean McKiernan in goal Noel Smith Joe Johnston Jimmy Smith and Billy Allen. Sean McManus proprietor of the Central Café and himself a former star with Cavan Shamrock’s will present his cup and medals to Noel Smith Captain and the rest of the Cavan Shamrock’s panel at a function in the Ulster Arms next Tuesday.
Brendan Jenkins Captain’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club next Sunday.
Death of the very well known Annie McGrail Draper ‘Regina Rosaria’ Lower Main Street at Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan. She was deeply religious and a life time member of the Legion of Mary and Children of Mary. She took an active part in the organization of the annual Legion of Mary pilgrimage each June. She was in business in Cavan selling light drapery items for women for many years and was a native of Leitrim. She was well known too as a cyclist and used that mode to travel to and from the Cathedral each day. She was a member of the staff of the Cathedral Book Shop and was extremely well known and respected for her attention to detail. She is survived by her brothers and sisters nephews nieces relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saint’s Patrick and Felim to Killygarry cemetery.
Sudden death of the very popular and handsome Tony Pryce 23 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan as he prepared to go out to work on Tuesday morning. He was aged only 43 and a native of Ballymote county Sligo. Tony came to Cavan as a member of the Irish Army during the Emergency and served on the border. He later joined the staff of McCarren and Company where he worked as lorry driver with Monery By Products. He was married to Sheila Smith a well known dressmaker and member of the old respected Cavan family ‘The Darkey’ Smith’s from Owen Roe. Tony was an outstanding member of Cavan Harps winning 3 county Cavan League Championships in 1946 1948 and 1949 as well as a Junior Championship medal in 1946. After his playing days were over Tony continued as an officer of the Club which folded up when Cavan Gael’s were formed in 1957. Cavan Gael’s formed a guard of honour walking on both sides of the hearse while his work colleagues in McCarren’s formed a Guard of Honour at both the removal and funeral. Tony Pryce is survived by his wife Sheila sons daughters father mother brothers and sisters. Funeral followed Requiem Mass in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Fergal Moore 16 Saint Felim’s Place eldest son of Clare and the late Gerry Moore gains his degree in Civil Engineering at the College of Technology Brighton Sussex England. Fergal was educated at the Poor Clare’s Saint Phelim’ Boys school and Cavan Technical School. He was a leading member of the Boy Scouts Musical Society and Band.
PJ Cassidy Highfield Road buys the bungalow formerly belonged to Joseph Murtagh on the Ballinagh Road for €3,300. Brian Murphy was the Auctioneer and TJ Fitzpatrick was Solicitor having carriage.
Cavan Livestock Sales Mart record sales of Hereford bullocks fetching from £79 each and Hereford heifers which fetched £7 per cwt.
September 15th 1967 New pump and filters at Behey Lake restore the normal level of water supply to Cavan town. Paddy Gaffney Town Engineer tells Cavan Urban District Council that the work needs to be upgraded with the introduction of a micro strainer and filters at Behey. On the proposition of Tom Fitzpatrick TD seconded by Tom O Connor Labour the work was approved.
Michael Harding Rock Cross retires as Accountant Cavan County Council after 27 years loyal and dedicated service. Native of Dublin Michael is married to the former Nellie Finlay Bridge Street and has two boys Micheal and Brendan. Michael was an Accountant with the Bank of and Public Assistance Officer in Clare. He was originally Accountant to Universal Stores and Pimm Brothers Dublin.
Ulster Museum buy the Cavan Mace from the Clements’ family for £7,500 at auction in Dublin. It is the work of Dublin goldsmith John Harbin and in 1721 was presented by the Sovereign Theophilus Clements to Cavan Corporation. When the Corporation ceased to exist the Mace was returned to the Clements’ family. The Mace is embossed with the coat of arms of the Earl of Leitrim and is made of solid silver. The Mace of Cavan was sold by Dublin Auctioneers Osborne King and Megran at public auction in the Royal Hibernian Hotel Dublin.
TA ‘Tommy’ Aylmer and Mrs Aylmer are the recipients of a presentation from their many friends in the Cavan area. A presentation was made to the departing couple by the Livestock Breeders and Owners with Rev M Canon Connolly PP Scotshouse making the presentation. Tommy is transferring as Inspector in the headquarters of the Department of Agriculture in Dublin. Tommy is a native of Tullamore and attended Ballyhaise Agricultural College as a student and is a founder member of the Ballyhaise Agricultural College Past Pupil’s Union. He was appointed Livestock Inspector Cavan in 1945 succeeding John Beatty and in 1958 was appointed Superintendent Ballyhaise Agricultural College. The Aylmer fami;u were a central part of the social and economic life of the town of Cavan and were known for their generous patronage of local firms. They were closely involved with Cavan Pavilion Club and Cavan Golf Club. Tommy was universally popular and the family are still fondly remembered in both Ballyhaise and Cavan. In his parting speech Tommy said that the “ future of farming in Ireland is in safe hands with splendid young men with great dedication and application to their careers as farmers studying at Ballyhaise Agricultural College.
TM Gilroy Assistant Secretary on behalf of her colleagues in Cavan County Council makes a presentation at Cavan Courthouse to the very popular well known Phyllis Smith Clerical Officer who is retiring to get married.
Untimely death of Dr Maeve McGhee nee McGauran late of Church Street Cavan at Lisdarn Hospital. She was wife of Dr F McGhee 12 Sile Road Bexley London. She was daughter of the late Dr AJ McGauran and brother of Dr Raymond McGauran Church Street. She is survived by her mother brothers Raymond Cavan Brendan and Don USA relatives and many friends. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Brendan Jenkins’ Captain’s Prize is won by John Owen with a 67 nett with Nicky Smith runner up with 68 nett. Seamus Lawlor had the best gross with 76 while Aidan Leahy won the 9 hole competition. Pictured are Brendan Kitty Jenkins with the prize winners and Jack Brady Secretary County Cavan Golf Club.
AGM of Cavan and District Soccer AUL in the Farnham Hotel. Chairman Noel Mallon Vice Chairman Jimmy ‘Busby’ Egan Treasurer Mattie Lawless Secretary Ray Griffith Registrar Jim McDermott Clones and Cavan. Committee Frank Johnston Eamonn Murray Cavan Joe Corr and J Connolly Monaghan D Comyn J Mullan Cootehill E Reilly and P Murnane Belturbet J Tormey E Morris Kells P Maxwell Andy Capaldi Carrickmacross K Cullen and P O Connor Stackallen Navan Sean O Callaghan Ardee Jimmy Reavey and Ivor Lendrum Clones Patsy McCabe Finn Emerald’s Drogheda. There are 11 teams taking part in the 1967 competition which is 3 more than last year.
Ballyhaise play Drumalee in the semi final of the Intermediate championship at Breffni Park.
The new Oliver Plunkett Cup will be presented to the winners of the Cavan senior championship final Cavan Gaels v Crosserlough while the old trophy stays put in Kilnaleck the home of Dr Plunkett who originally donated the trophy which was first played for in 1931 when Cavan Slashers beat Cornafean in the final. Crosserlough won the 1958 classic and also beat the holders Cavan Slashers in the final of 1918. The referee for Sunday’ s big game is former Cavan Gael’s and Stradone Westmeath county footballer and hurler Mick McCarthy.
Hugh Gough tells the AGM of Cavan and District Tourist Association that 860 more anglers visited the Cavan area in 1967 compared to 1966 figures. Further development of coarse angling facilities is progressing at a steady pace with signage accessibility and maps the important areas.
Tom Fitzpatrick TD Chairman of Cavan UDC makes a presentation on behalf of the people of the town to one of its most popular citizens who retired as a Garda after 34 years service as he makes a presentation to Garda William and his wife Susan in the well attended Ulster Arms Hotel.
Bridge Club NS Kay Henry and Mrs Caffrey E/W Joan O Hanlon and Maureen Hunt.
Meeting of new Chess Club in the Farnham Hotel. Members are asked to please bring their boards.
The Fair on Tuesday was the largest seen in the town in over 2 years. One Year Old £40-48 two year olds £55-70 three year olds £80-96. Pigs £12-15 per pair casseogs £40-45. Working horses £40-70 knackers £45-70 ponies £35-45 donkeys £12-20.
September 22nd 1967 Donal Farrell aged 18 Coleman Road secures second place in Cavan County Council University Scholarships and will attend UCD in Dublin doing Arts. He is a past pupil of De La Salle Cavan and Saint Patrick’ s College Cavan.
The De La Salle brothers celebrate the canonization of one of their members Brother Benildus who is being made a saint by Pope Paul VI with Brother Ultan Sherlock Superior flying out to Rome for the ceremony while the school is decorated in the Papal Colors with a large banner proclaiming the canonization of Brother Benildus who was born in 1805 in France and died in 1862. He was beatified by Pope Pius XII in 1945.
Minister of Local Government Kevin Boland unveils the second plaque as Ballyjamesduff is crowned ‘Ireland’s Tidiest Town for the second successive year with Peter Shaffrey’s ‘Percy French Arms’ scooping the best kept premises award again or the second time. The award was officially presented to Father James Duffy CC. Ballyconnell scooped the award as best in class.
Crosserlough retain their title with resounding win over Cavan Gael’s after the latter had led at the interval by 6 points 0-18 to 3-5. Sean Byers was easily the man of the match giving a six star performance all through. A crowd of 3,200 paid gate receipts of £376 in fine dry weather conditions at Breffni Park. Crosserlough showed the mettle of champions when they fought back in the second half and the town team just had no answer to a much older experienced outfit. Mick McCarthy showed his class and undoubted skill as referee letting the play flow from end to end with little interruption. Cavan Gael’s led by 3-7 to 0-7 at the interval. The demise of Frank Clancy and Dominic Twoomey in the centre field role after a dominant first half was the main cause of Cavan Gael’s collapse. With the switch of Pat O Hara to midfield for Crosserlough they gained total dominance in the second half. Conditions were dry but slippery underfoot and the Gael’s forwards showed their class early on by scoring three goals against a hesitant Crosserlough defence. Philip McMenamin showed his class in the half forward line in the second half when he switched with Pat O Hara who went to centre field to telling effect and Pauric Boyle was deadly in possession or from placed balls. Hugh Donohoe Brian O Reilly and Donal Crotty were stalwarts in defence with Andy McCabe outstanding at centre half even though he was pitted against Cavan Gael’s best forward Danny Thomas who gave him a torrid time particularly in the first half. Strange4 performance for the Gaels as many of their stars of the first half were completely run around in the second half with only John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Pat Gaffney and Gabriel Kelly emerging with reputations intact. The youthful Dominic Twoomey tired after his exertions in the first half with Frank Clancy showing a complete lack of fitness as the game wore on. Danny Thomas had one of his best games for the Gaels and never stopped trying even though he was pitted against county player Andy McCabe. Only Phil Murray PJ Carroll and the youthful Micheal ‘Moucher ‘ Galligan were to the fore in the forward line. Crosserlough J Brady Hugh Donohoe Brian O Reilly Donal Crotty Dennis King Andy McCabe Philip McMenamin Sean Byers Michael Cusack Percy Gilchreest Gene Cusack Pauric Boyle. Sub Noel Hanley for Paddy Cusack. Cavan Gaels John ‘Foley’ O Rourke Gabriel Kelly Donal Crowe Oliver Crowe Eamonn McGovern Paddy Gaffney Oliver Galligan Dominick Twoomey Frank Clancy Micheal Galligan Danny Thomas Philip Murray PJ Carroll Jim McDonnell and Hughie Smith. Subs Tommy Monaghan for Micheal Galligan Hugo Caffrey for Donal Crowe Micheal Galligan for Frank Clancy. Referee Mick McCarthy.
Three Vincentian Fathers are officiating at the annual missions in the Cathedral with the women’s mission starting on Sunday evening.
The AGM of Cavan’s Gaelic League takes place in the Town Hall next week.
Cavan Bridge N/S Nell Arnold and Jim Hearn E/W Liam Bogue and Michael Curran.
The Anglo Celt will play North East Cattle Breeder’s in the first round of the Inter Firms Harp Lager Cup in Breffni Park. Anglo Celt John O Rourke John Scott Hugo Cafferty Dessie Maguire Tony Dunne Oliver Galligan Terry Smith PJ Carroll Tom Green Francie Galligan Donal Crowe T Smith Vincent Walsh Eamonn McGovern Paddy McCormack Phil Murray Marty McCullough Ray Greene Leo Ronan and Teddy McCormack.
A formally dressed Sean McManus presents his trophy and medals to Noel Smith Captain of Cavan Shamrock’s Under 16 side who won the cup and medals beating Clones 2-1 in a thrilling final at Tierquin Park. The social and gala presentation took place in the Ulster Arms.
September 29th 1967 Pope Paul VI who is suffering from Prostate problems and may have to have an operation celebrates his 70th Birthday in a quiet but well decorated Vatican where the papal colours were to the fore at every vantage point. Despite a recent infection he will preside at the first Synod of Bishops next week.
Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn scoring 89 marks out of a possible 100 win the Alex Dickson Trophy and £25 in the National Roadside Garden’s competition sponsored by Bord Failte.
Meath win their 3rd All Ireland senior football championship with a resounding display beating Cork 1-9 to 0-9 to win their first crown since 1954 when they beat Kerry in the final. Cork led by 0-4 to 0-1 at half time with Cork failing to capitalize fully on the gale force wind advantage and Meath content to sit back and absorb the pressure. Terry Kearn’s goal in the 22nd minute of the second half was the decisive score. At the same time as the brilliant Cork midfielder Mick Burke had to retire after a head on clash with Meath’s Pat ‘Red’ Collier. Jack Quinn Pat ‘Red’ Collier Bertie Cunningham Pat Reynolds were superb in defence for Meath with Peter Moore and Terry Kearns breaking even at midfield. Oliver Shanley Matt Kerrigan and Paddy Mulvaney were the best of the forwards who sparkled in the second half with wind advantage.
Frank Ellis 13 Tullac Mongan Cavan states that the shame of the defeat by Cork in the All Ireland semi final was down to the inability of the selectors to keep a cool head when they had a winning team and should have let them settle down. He thinks Philip Murray is a footballing genius but warns the Gaels that it will be years before they replace the know how skill and know how of Brother Cyril who guided them to their only senior championship in 1965! Frank goes on to debate the merits of the great Cavan Harps teams of the past who won Junior Championship in 1946 and Senior League titles in 1947 1948 and 1949. In conjunction with the Harp’s debate another interested Cavan Gael submits a team from the 1940s Paddy Brady Francis Conaty Hugh ‘Bud’ McNamara Paddy McKiernan Mickey Meehan Jimmy McNamara John Keogan Tommy Smith Tom McNamara Billy Tyrell Louis Mallon Donald McGovern and Paddy Kelly. Subs Jackie McMahon Jimmy Graham Peter Flynn Joe Brady and John Murray.
John Lamb sells his property at ‘Maywood’ Farnham Road in trust to Tom Fitzpatrick TD for a sum of £3,725. M’S J O Mahony Clondalkin had carriage while Brian Murphy was Auctioneer.
Bob Henderson MPSI gives a most enlightening slide show on ‘Life on The Saltee Islands’ at Cavan Photographic Society. Next week Philip McConnell will give a slide show entitles ‘The Life of a Trout’. Philip is Supervisor for The Inland Fisheries Trust in Sheelin and surrounding areas.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy E/W Mrs Burke and Miss Fallon
October 6th 1967 Death of Edward ‘Ned’ Cooke very well known and highly popular publican and restaurateur Main Street Cavan on Thursday night after a long illness at the Surgical Hospital borne with courage and fortitude. Most affable and friendly man he was a native of Crosskeys. His premises adjoined the Bullock Lane and he was always packed from early morning to late at night on the Fair Days. He served his time to the licensed trade in Dun Laoire and later bought his well known premises on the Main Street in Cavan. He had a quick wit and was highly intelligent with his good humour lighting up every company. Ned was a great follower of the county team and all the Denn buses left from Cooke’s when Cavan were playing in big games in Croke Park. He was a staunch follower and supporter of Cavan Gael’s with whom his son Father Michael Cooke is a playing member. Predeceased by his wife Johanna nee Walsh a native of Kerry he is survived by his sons Father Michael Cooke Eamonn Liam and one daughter Anna Mae O Reilly Finea. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with Father PJ Gargan officiating. Bishop Austin Quinn was in attendance as well as Father Patsy Young and many priests from the Diocese. Burial later took place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Matt McHugh is back on the Cavan team after losing his place for the 1967 Championship to Seamus Galligan Mullahoran. Matt McHugh Fergus McCauley and Crosserlough star Pat O Hara are all included in the Cavan team to play Galway in the in the Gibney Gowe Cup at Ballinasloe.
Crosserlough complete the double winning the county junior title 3-8 to Belturbet’s 3-6 at wet and windy Breffni Park. Very scrappy game with Belturbet only closing the gap in the final 10 minutes of play. Crosserlough led by 3-2 to 1-4 at half time. Crosserlough have stars aplenty in Brian and Noel Boylan Gerry Duffy and Michael Cusack and coped with the desperate weather conditions much better than Belturbet.
Counter acting the appeal of the World Cup held in England in 1966 the GAA stage their own World Cup Final with Meath the All Ireland champions beating New York 0-13 to 1-6 at wet and windy Croke Park Dublin. Scorers for Meath Tony Brennan 0-5 Paddy Mulvaney and O Sheehy 0-2 each Mick Mellett Bertie Cunningham Noel Curran and Mattie Kerrigan 0-1 each. Scorers for New York Tom Furlong 0-5 K Finn 1-0 and J Foley 0-1.
Death of Thomas Miney Rossa Place. He was the proprietor of a very well know old established restaurant in the town and was very well known and respected over a wide area. Native of Lacken Ballinagh he was predeceased by his wife. He is survived by his five sons Brendan Virginia USA Ken Long Island USA Thomas England Patrick Australia and five daughters May Miney SRN Cavan Mrs A Canning Bunclody Mrs B Cummins Newry Mrs A O Neill Carlow and Mrs Margaret Kennedy Rossa Place Cavan. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative removal and funeral with burial in Potahee cemetery.
Bishop Quinn presides at the close of the women’s mission in the Cathedral with the men’s mission now in progress under the tutelage of the Vincentian Missionaries ass will be at 7:30 am each morning with a short sermon. The evening session will start at 7:30 with a longer sermon.
Sympathy is extended John M Kennedy CEO and Director Fegans’s whose only brother James who lived with John and Sadie in the Bungalow Drumconnick died suddenly. He was very popular with all the neighbours and friends in Drumconnick Kilmore and Cavan. Fagan’s of Main Street was closed all day as a mark of respect. There was a large and representative attendance at Cavan Parish Church where the funeral service was conducted by Re George Millar BA with burial later in Killany cemetery county Monaghan.
Bridge Club AGM President Dr Bertie C Cullen Captain 1967 Michael O Sullivan Secretary Jim Hearn Treasurer Jim Burke. Committee Kathleen Sullivan Maureen McDonald Joan O Hanlon Peggy Willock and Dermot Morgan.
Matthew C O Dwyer Saint Anne’s Abbey Villas Nenagh is appointed Supervisor Home Assistance Officer Cavan.
Freedom From Hunger 1967 Chairman James Finlay Vice Chairman Paddy O Reilly Treasurer Kathleen Lunn Secretary Anselem Lovett.
Cavan Town scores 94 points out of a possible 150 marks or 62% Brian Johnston Town Clerk states and that the situation is unlikely to improve until they resolve the derelict buildings blighting the town at the Market Square as several councilors call for the deal with the Department of Posts and Telegraphs to be called off due to inactivity.
October 13th 1967 Clement H Daniels who was a member of the staff of Jackson’s Garage up to 4 years ago is feared lost on the ill fated American Cargo Ship ‘Oceanic Faith’ which sunk recently. He was son of Mr and Mrs J P Daniels Drumard and emigrated to London living at Queen’s Crescent London NW 5 before emigrating again this time to the USA.
Eamonn McCabe formerly branch Manager Smith’s Garage Cavan is promoted Sales Director Retail Smith’s Motor Group and the Board of Smith’s Garages. Eamonn joined the company in 1957 and was Manager Castleblayney Ballina county Mayo and in 1966 was appointed Country Sales Manager.
Diocesan Apostolic Society display their work in a striking exhibition in Saint Augustine’s Hall. Pictured are Bishop Quinn Father T McCauley PP Killinkere M McGuinness and Philomena O Reilly Secretary.
With Enda McGowan restored to the corner forward berth Fergus McCauley at centre field and Matt McHugh back in goals Cavan defeat Meath 0-13 to 0-9 in Gibney Goode Cup Final at Ballinasloe.
Joe Dolan hit singer of the Drifter’s Showband from Mullingar meets his match in Jimmy ‘Skinny’ Reavey star and captain of the Clones United team who recently won the Drifter’s Cup and twelve pair of the latest Drifter’s Fashion shoes at a function in Saint Michael’s Hall Cootehill with Gerry Whelan Chairman of Drifter’s Shoes Cootehill presiding.
Death of Eddie Foster Upper Main Street and late of Market Square and Tullyvin Cootehill county Cavan on October 7th 1967 after a long illness at the age of 49. Well known character in the town. Furniture dealer by profession Eddie specialized in house removals and generally moving sets and scenery particularly at the Town Hall. Every play there carried Eddie’s furniture. He was a founder member and avid supporter of Cavan Drama Festival. He was known for his decency straight talking honesty calling a spade a spade. In recent years he moved his showrooms and living accommodation to 80 Main Street from the Market Square and specialized in old and reconditioned furniture working long hours long into the night to satisfy his legion of customers and friends. His gruff manner hid a most generous decent personality who was always available to help those less well off in society. Eddie was predeceased only a few months ago by his sister Christina Market Square and is survived by his wife Lena nee Faughnan Marona Market Square Brigid Tullyvin brothers Thomas and Andrew Tullyvin. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with Father PJ Gargan celebrating the 11:30 Funeral Mass with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
New nursing home at Lisdarn with accommodation for 48 nurses in separate rooms. The structure is a pre fabricated wood structure manufactured and erected by Gowna Wood Industries Limited Colooney Sligo costing £60,000.
Death of the very well known Billy Phair Coolboyogue. He is survived by his daughter brother sisters relatives and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Aidan’ s Butlersbridge to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Father Charles A Cartwright PP Carrigallen and former Curate in Cavan at the Surgical Hospital. Survived by his brothers sisters relatives and many friends. Bishop Austin Quinn presided and Father Patsy Young and PJ Gargan Cavan chief celebrants. Representatives from Killaney Carrigallen and Cavan packed the Church in Carrigallen to bid farewell to an old and much loved pastor.
Death of John J Young suddenly Draper Church Street on Saturday morning as he was opening his shop opposite the Surgical. He was in his early 50s and was extremely well known in Cavan and Ballyhaise where he was born and reared at Antiduff. He served his apprenticeship in well known Pet4er Soden’s in Main Street (Provider’s ) and later worked in Dundalk Swanlinbar before opening his own shop in Cavan. He and his family were very well known and deeply respected. Served in the LDF during the Emergency. He was a man of great wit and had a special rapport with Young CC Michael Corrahoe Oliver and Maureen Farrelly Virginia. Father Joe Young was the celebrant of the well attended Funeral Mass with Father PJ McManus officiating at the grave in Cullies cemetery .
Death of Michael Leonard late of Cavan town and 68 Grovesnor Road Dublin at Saint Kevin’s Hospital Dublin after a long illness. He was son of Mrs Leonard formerly of Church Street and is survived by his wife Lorna mother sister Pearl. Funeral to Dean’s Grange.
Death of Adj. John Boylan Castletara at the Surgical Hospital Cavan at the age of 65. He was a veteran of the War of Independent and a member of the 3rd Brigade IRA 5fth National Division. He was brother of Adj. Edward P Boylan who died in Clones Military Hospital in 1922. He was a very industrious farmer and great neighbour. He is survived by his wife Margaret sons Sean Brian Seamus Thomas and Matt daughters Mrs Mary Shannon Mrs G McMahon. There was a huge crowd at the removal from the Surgical Hospital to Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara on Saturday evening and the funeral on Sunday was the biggest ever seen in the area with Reverend Thomas Woods officiating. His Old IRA colleagues formed a guard of honour while Cmdt Sheridan gave the oration and a volley of shots was fired as a last farewell. Teddy McCormack sounded the ‘Last Post’ on the bugle.
Kenneth O Reilly 41 College Street is back on holiday in Cavan from Sudbury Ontario Canada where he emigrated to his brother Mel and sister just seven years ago. Kenneth lives with his eldest sister and is a Road Construction Surveyor in Canada.
Sympathy is extended to on the death of his mother Ashfield Cootehill at the age of 82. She served in the local Red Cross during the Emergency and was predeceased by her husband Thomas. Father Johnny Cusack CC Bunnoe officiated at the large and representative funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Kill to the adjoining cemetery.
Rev BG McConnell MA with preside and preach the sermon at the Harvest Thanksgiving in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday at 11 while on Monday Very Rev SJ Park will preside and preach the sermon.
Social party community singing all as gaeilge in the Farnham Arms Hotel sponsored by the Gaelic League. Supper served all are welcome.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy E/W PD Maloney and Mr Michael O Sullivan.
October 20th 1967 Mary Plunkett SRN the Audrey Hepburn lookalike from Ballyhaise county Cavan is the overall winner of the Four Counties Show Queen having been selected to represent Belturbet. Mary is daughter of Mrs and the late Thomas NT Plunkett Ballyhaise. She is a Nurse at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan.
Sister M Michael on behalf of Lisdarn Hospital receives the Alex Dickson Cup from George Bagnall Assistant Technical Manager Bord Failte for the best Hospital Grounds in the Roadside Garden Competition sponsored by Bord Failte.
Drumalee beat Ballyhaise 2-3 to 1-3 to qualify for the Intermediate championship final in Stradone. Drumalee led by 2-3 to 1-3 at half time and can thank Tony Coyle in the goals who brought off some world class saves to keep his club in the race. Joey O Keeffe was man of the match for Drumalee while Michael Smith and Tommy Molloy were the pick of the backs. Frankie Walsh and Dennis O Keeffe just shaded exchanges at centre field. Paddy Lyons was outstanding on the 40 for Drumalee with great support from Donie Fay and Michel Greenan. Scorers for Drumalee Micheal Greenan 1-2 Donie Fay 1-1 while Ballyhaise replied per Steve Duggan 1-1 Hughie Newman and Enda McGowan 0-1 each.
Over 200 athletes compete in the County Cavan NACA championships at Breffni Park where torrents of over night rain left the track sodden and slow. Cootehill won the overall team award with the Bishop Quinn Cup being presented to Jim Cochrane captain Cootehill by Father Peter Paul O Reilly Cornafean Chairman of Cavan NACAI. Senior Jim Cochrane Cootehill 2nd Patrick McCabe. Men’s 100 yards Joe Hopkins Saint Patrick’s College P McCabe Cootehill and M Maguire Cornafean. 880 yards Jim Cochrane K McCabe Cornafean and Vincent Rudden Laragh in 2 minutes 26 seconds. 1 mile Jim Cochrane Cootehill Frank Brady Saint Pat’s and K McCabe Cornafean 5 minutes and 16 seconds. 3 mile Jim Cochrane H McGovern Laragh and Paddy Lynch Cootehill 18 minutes. Boy’s Under 14 100 yards Niall Murray Saint Patrick’s College 100 yards under 12 P Smith De La Salle 13.50 Under 10 Brain Cullen De La Salle. Boy’s Under 15 880 yards Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College 2 minutes 22 seconds.
Famous landmark buildings of Byers limited Ballyjamesduff up for sale at Main Street Cavan. Taylor Tweedy and Brian Murphy are the Auctioneers.
Death of Jack Leddy Wolfe Tone Street at Saint Felim’s Hospital . Member of a vey famous well known Cavan family closely associated with Cavan Slashers GFC. For many years he was Assistant to M Gibson VS. Jack was extremely popular and very well known and respected over a wife area. He was predeceased only a few months ago by his brother Peter a postman ac Cavan Post Office. He is survived by his nephews nieces and many friends and neighbours. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial in Cullies cemetery .
The Bridge Guest House at Rossa Place is sold by Peter Maguire to Eugene Monaghan Birmingham and a native of Canningstown. PJ O Reilly was the Auctioneer and Sean Kelly and Co Solicitors had carriage.
Alex Dempsey is elected Secretary of Cavan Motor Club replacing the dependable Derek Morris who is retiring from the post due to pressure of business in his heating and plumbing business in Cavan.
Cavan CBSI hold a social and presentation in Saint Augustine’s Hall to Joe Cullivan and Noel Fay and their wives who recently married.
Cavan CYMS President Paddy O Reilly Vice President Jimmy McCormack Secretary Michael Higgins Treasurer Myles Higgins Committee Eamonn Donohoe Peter Sheridan Michael Murray Tommy McKiernan and Paddy McCormack.
Frankie O Neill and Joe Hill in an Opel Sport’s car win the Novice event at the 120 mile Thomond Rally in Limerick.
Cavan Bridge N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
October 27th 1967 Teresa Gilchreest an 18 year old Ulster Bank Official in Cavan and native of Kilnaleck is selected ‘Miss India Tea’ at a dance in the Sport’s Centre Cavan. She wins a £25 all expenses paid trip to Dublin to take part in the Final which will be hosted by the Tea Council of Ireland with Larry Gogan compeer.
Michael Murphy from Haw Lifford county Donegal is appointed Accountant in Cavan County Council and succeeds Michael Harding Rock Cross who was 27 years in the job.
Killygoan House on 210 acres the property of Maurice Jackson is sold to Charlie Corrigan Milltown Belturbet for £14,000. PJ O Reilly and Taylor Tweedy were the auctioneers.
The Grotto inside the gates of De La Salle Brother’s House features Our Lady and Child from the Old Cathedral which are solid marble. During the Winter epidemic of 1946 the Brothers along with the healthy students laid the foundations and planted a variety of shrubs to enhance the appearance of the shrine. In 1947 John Coulter the new owner of Boy’s school handed over the fines stone cross that stood on the site and this is now in position over the side entrance to the Brother’s residence.
Death of Father Thomas McCormack late of Main Street Cavan and Saint Illtyd’s Glamorgan at the age of 66. He was one of Cavan’s best known and most loved characters always keeping in touch with events in his native town. He came home on holiday each year to coincide with the All Ireland Football Finals and was present at every match since 1925. He was educated at the Boy’s School Cavan Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint Patrick’ s Carlow where he was ordained for the Diocese of Cardiff on the 10th June 1923. His first appointment was as Assistant Priest at Mountain Ash Barry Glamorgan. He was appointed Parish Priest at Saint Feilos’s in 1938 and later transferred to Tredegar. He was made a canon of Cardiff Cathedral in 1952.. He is survived by four sisters B Donohoe Abbey Street May Monaghan Main Street K Quiggs Oldcastle and Rose Reilly. Father Tom was a playing member and Secretary of Cavan Slasher’s for many years and was uncle of Rev Thomas Monaghan who is a final year clerical student in Clonliffe. Funeral and burial in Illtyd’s Church Wales with a number of relatives and friends travelling to Wales from Ireland.
Indoor football kicks off in New Sport’s Centre Arena adjoining the recently refurbished dance hall. Ladie’s and gent’s competitions. All details from Tony Loughman Muckno Street Castleblayney.
Cavan draw with Meath 1-11 ti 2-8 in the semi final of the Ground’s Tournament before 22,686 highly excite spectators at Croke Park Dublin. Cavan were on their way to victory over arch rivals and All Ireland champion’s Meath when Tony Brennan leveled the game for Meath and the two teams will meet again in two weeks time. Meath who had much the better of the opening exchanges led by 1-8 to 1-2 at half time but Cavan dominated the second half and were unlucky after their best display of the year to be held to a draw by a Meath team who ran out of gas in the second half.. Cavan Matt McHugh Gabriel Kelly Andy McCabe Peter Pritchard Pat Tinnelly Ray Carolan Enda McGowan Tom Lynch Fergus McCauley Micheal Greenan JJ O Reilly Steve Duggan Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher and Philip Murray. Subs Brendan Murtagh for Enda McGowan Brendan Donohoe for Micheal Greenan and Micheal Greenan for Charlie Gallagher.
Two spots of £5 each at the Anglo Celt Staff Dance where music is by the Navak dancing 8-12 admission 7/6 and the star prize will be a Christmas Hamper valued at £20.
Death of Evelyn Richmond Railway Road at the Lourdes Hospital Drogheda. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs J Richmond the Manager of the well known Lockington’s Coal Suppliers Railway Road There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral conducted by Rev George Millar MA in Cavan Parish Church with burial later in the New cemetery..
George Kennedy Farm Contractor Ballyhaise is fatally injured when caught in his won trashing machine while working at the farm of Brady’s in Cullies cemetery . He was pronounced dead when admitted later to Cavan Surgical Hospital and is survived by his two sisters nephews and nieces. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral from Ballyhaise Protestant Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Over 100 cars accompanied the remains from the Surgical Hospital.
Huge crowds attend the Visitation of Cullies cemetery. Father James J Dolan Adm assisted by Father PJ Gargan CC thanked all who attended and tended the graves in such an impressive manner. The prayers for the dead and the rosary were recited in cold but dry weather.
All Star Concert in the Town Hall to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the De La Salle brothers coming to Cavan in 1942. Special Mass in the Cathedral will be celebrated by priests of the parish who are also past pupils of the De La Salle school. Dinner dance will follow in the Ulster Arms all the events are organized by the De La Salle Past Pupils Union led by Thomas ‘Toggy’ Connolly. The celebrations coincide with the canonization of Brother Benildus in Rome where Brother Ultan Sherlock flew out to attend in Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday.
Great new for the thousands of people living near Breffni Park with the announcement that after many years of canvassing and pressure the Department of Posts and Telegraphs are locating a new fully kit telephone kiosk at the entry to the park adjacent to ‘Breffni Store’s’ Plans tendered by Council staff led by County Manager to the Department of Posts and Telegraphs have reaped a bountiful harvest. Mr McCarthy was heartily congratulated by all of the members of Cavan Urban District Council who had lobbied for the location of the much needed telephone kiosk.
November 3rd 1967 De La Salle School grounds are decorated with a huge banner proclaiming Saint Benildus and flags and bunting in the Papal colours fluttering in the breeze.
Niall Bradley aged 23 Father Murphy Square Kilkenny city is appointed Town Clerk Cavan Urban District Council. He succeeds the very popular Brian Johnstone from Redhills who has gone to Westport where he will serve as Town Clerk. Niall Bradley was a clerical officer with Kilkenny County Council for 5 years before his appointment to Cavan.
Extensive and interesting feature to honour the 25th Anniversary of the De La Salle School in this week’s Celt. Bishop Patrick Lyons who was familiar with the work of the De La Salle Order in Ardee and Drogheda when he was Parish Priest in Ardee invited the order to set up a school in Cavan in September 1942 just as the new Cathedral was opening. The old Boy’s School closed at Christmas 1942 and due to an epidemic which left the two teachers Mr and Mrs O Reilly unable to continue their duties Bishop Lyons had to hurriedly ask the De La Salle Brothers to take over the Old ~Boy’s School at Creighan. Brother David and Brother Florence who had a large don arrived at once and stayed in the Farnham Hotel and the Reilly’s were replaced in Cavan School on January 24th 1942 and four days later Brother Mark arrived. The Brothers later left the Farnham to reside in a flat over Pat McDonnell’s at 6 Main Street. By this time the new school being built at the Old Gaol was nearing completion. The School was blessed by the Manger Father James Reilly cc who celebrated Mass in the presence of the newly arrived Brothers children and many of the townspeople. On Monday November 2nd 1942 the entire school marched in procession to the new school where they were officially welcomed by the Manager Father John Maguire Adm Father Jimmy O Reilly and Father J M Byrne cc and a large number of townspeople including parents of the boys. On the 13th November Bishop Lyons visited the school and congratulated all on the splendid layout and up to date modern teaching methods. By the end of 1943 there were six Brothers teaching 301 pupils. The Brother’s House which was originally the residence of the Governor of Cavan Gaol was completely refurbished and the Brothers left 6 Main Street to take up residence on the 29th April 1944 and the residence was blessed by Father John Maguire. Mass was celebrated in the new oratory on the 13th of May and two days later on the official feast of Saint De La Salle Bishop Lyons celebrated Mass with many of the town’s people again being in attendance to celebrate this unique event. In June 1947 Thomas O Deing Minister for Education paid his first official visit welcomed by the Brothers and local clergy led by the dynamic Bishop Lyons. The children sang national Irish songs to celebrate the event and the tricolor flew alongside the Papal colours in the school grounds. Pictured is the De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union who are organizing the events to mark 25 glorious years of the De La Salle Brothers in Cavan town. Tommy ‘Toggy’ Connolly Chairman Timmy Murphy Treasurer Teddy McCormack Vice Chairman Sean McCann Micheal Smyth Noel Fay and Philip Murray. Brothers David and Timothy send greetings from faraway South Africa. The Silver Jubilee Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 9th November 1967 by past pupils including Father Ray Brady Main Street with dinner dance in Ulster Arms later admission 25/- . Silver Jubilee concert in the Town Hall featuring the De La Salle Boy’s Band Belfast Saint Agnes Choral Group Nicholas Barry Sam McClure and the McCoy School of Dancing Belfast.
Barry O Sullivan will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Society meeting in the Ulster Arms on Monday next.
Recent heavy rain floods the Green Lake and Flagon Bottom with Breffni Park badly threatened by the sea of water all round the park.
Bridge Club N/S Father Thomas Woods and Mrs Bradley E/W Father Tierney and Maureen Cullen. Best Gross Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan.
Clement H Daniels aged 26 formerly Drumard Kilmore is victim of October 9ths sinking of Panasonic Pan Oceanic Faith Liner disaster in North Pacific. Lived in Lake View Cleveland Ohio. Son of Mr and Mrs JP Daniels Cornafean now living in Kentish town England. He was only brother of Joan Daniels Trefzger Ohio. Rev David Ernest officiated at the Service of Remembrance in Saint Paul’s (COI) Episcopal Church.
Death of the legendary Philip Ruddy NT late of Bridge Street at the residence of his daughter 52 Naas Road Inchicore at the age of 83. Personal friend of Eamonn De Velera he was Chairman and Vice Chairman of Cavan Urban Council representing Fianna Fail for many years and Secretary of Cavan County Board of the GAA later serving on the Ulster Council of the GAA. He was a star member of Erin’s Hope Dublin Behey Benburb’s and Cavan Slashers. He played in goals for the senior county team winning 3 Ulster Championship medals from 1916-1919. He represented all that is great in Gaelic Ireland and spoke as gaeilge fluently in the house and at work. He was a founder member and Secretary of Feis Breffni. He was a founder member of Cavan Cumainn Fianna Fail and supported it’s National ideals. He served as an officer in the Local Defence Forces during the Emergency. He spent 40 years teaching most of the time as Headmaster in Coolboyogue. He retired as Principal in 1949 being replaced by PJ Keaveney. He retired to Dublin for health reasons 18 months ago. He is survived by his wife Katherine sons Philip Thomas MPSI Cavan and 4 daughters Sheila McMorrow Kathleen, Frances and Bernadette. He was father of the late Father Patrick Ruddy Pastor Florida and Maire Bean Ui Cathain. There was an overflow attendance at the funeral Mass in Saint Brigid’s church Killygarry with burial later in the adjoining cemetery. The GAA were represented by TP O Reilly Chairman HL Smith Secretary and Paddy Donohoe Treasurer. Fulsome tributes paid to the late Phil Ruddy by Cavan Urban Council with Tom Fitzpatrick TD remarking that Phil gave great service to the community as a leader in Civic sporting cultural life and he was a gifted teacher who took a great interest in the welfare of his pupils. Paddy Conaty seconded the motion of sympathy proposed by the Chairman all members standing for a minutes silence.
November 10th 1967 Aíne Sullivan eldest daughter of Dr Jack and Kathleen Sullivan passes her BSc degree final exams with honours at UCD. Educated at the Poor Clare’s Loreto and UCD Aine is back teaching in Saint Clare’s Secondary School..
Brian Murphy Cavan’s leading Auctioneer and Valuer is elected Chairman of Cavan’s Chamber of Commerce at a well attended meeting in the Farnham Hotel.
Young Bernard Joseph Connolly 4 Breffni Terrace is pictured with seven beautiful pheasants shot by his father Patrick Connolly at Arahan Rocks.
Cavan Urban Council agree to sell their 12 acre site designated for housing to Cavan VEC for the development of a new Vocational School at Tullymongan. They will sell the site at the cost of acquisition by them together with conveyance costs.
Donie Fay and Oliver Brady are among the stars who will line out in next Sundays Intermediate football final between Drumalee and Lacken next Sunday at Breffni Park. Eamonn Gaffney fancies the town team to shade the exchanges in a game which will be refereed by Mick McCarthy former Westmeath Cavan Stradone and Cavan Gael’s dual star.
Cavan very impressive as they inflict the first defeat on Meath the All Ireland champions 1-8 to 2-4 in the Ground’s Tournament at Croke Park. They now meet Mayo in the Final on November 8th 1967. Cavan won because they took the few chances provided for them but Meath’s forwards were totally off song. Meath played with the strong wind in the first half and the teams were level 2-2 to Cavan’s 1-5 at half time. Team Matt McHugh Gabriel Kelly Andy McCabe Peter Pritchard Pat Tinnelly Tom Lynch Brendan Murtagh Ray Carolan Fergus McCauley Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Phil Murray Jimmy O Donnell Brendan Donohoe and Charlie Gallagher. Referee Mick Loftus Mayo.
Jim Sheridan and Noel Smith are Cavan Shamrock’s representatives on all star North Eastern AUL team to compete in the Oscar Traynor Cup.
Eamonn Weir Architect Main Street is the winner of the top spot prize at the well supported Anglo Celt Staff Dance in the Town Hall where the Chairman of the committee Brendan Dunne presented him with the prize of £20. The hall was tastefully decorated with spots each dance. Music was by the popular Navak Showband Cavan.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce 1967 Chairman Brian Murphy Vice Chairman Louis Blessing Secretary Michael Smith Oakvale Treasurer Barry O Sullivan .
Solemn Pontifical High Mass is celebrated in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim for the deceased Bishops and Priest of the Diocese of Kilmore. The chief celebrant was Bishop Austin Quinn assisted by Fathers Johnny Cusack Deacon PJ Corrigan sub deacon master of ceremonies was Father Thomas Woods Castletara and Father ABC McGrath conducted the Cathedral Choir from his position on the organ.
Fathers ABC McGrath and Patrick J Gargan officiate at the annual visitation of the graves in Saint Brigid’s cemetery in Killygarry. Father Gargan thanked all the workers and the many plot holders who had the grave yard in resplendent condition for the visitation. He later imparted Benediction in Saint Brigid’ s Church.
Cavan Motor Club 1967 Chairman Maurice Jackson Vice Chairman J Woods Joint Secretaries Alex Dempsey and Derek Morris Treasurer Vincent Walsh. Committee R Trenier Norman Cinnamon Willie McCormack Joe Hill Frankie O Neill J Maloney Joe Fletcher J Brady Peter McGinnity Brian Sullivan B Scanlan Leonard Brady and S McQuade. It was announced that Frankie O Neill and Joe Hill won the Cork Moonrake Rally over 210 miles in the Novices class for both driver and navigator.
At a press conference in the Farnham Hotel it was announced that ladies would be taking part in this year’s Boy Scout’s Pantomime for the very first time. The proceeds will go towards building a new Scout Den at Railway Road on a site that has been purchased from CIE. At the Urban Council meeting in the Town Hall to discuss the granting of planning permission for the site , Maurice Jackson well known local business man said he wished Father Torlac and the Scouts the very best of luck but questioned their wisdom in providing a Scout Den that is likely to draw hundreds of young people each week to this site where a bridge will have to be built over the Kinnypottle at the most narrowest point of the road. Surely a more suitable and safer central site was available to accommodate the Scouts who have a long history of distinguished service in Cavan town dating back to 1930.
November 17th 1967 Department of Lands and Fisheries with 900 jobs relocates from Dublin to Castlebar. The Minister for Lands Michael O Morain is a TD for the constituency. Donagh O Malley meanwhile announces that the Department of Education will decentralize to Athlone with 520 top class civil servant jobs leaving Dublin.
Mrs Doreen Lord is elected Chair of Cavan Housewives’ Association. She is married to John Charles Lord County Council and Chairman of the Agricultural Committee.
Patrick J Maguire Moynehall is appointed Commander Department of Ireland World War 1 Veterans USA Incorporated at a very well attended meeting in the Ulster Arms Hotel. Cavan. Pat who is very well known in Cavan cycling in and out from his home in Moynehall and giving a military salute to friends and neighbours served in the American Army Engineer Corps in France during World War 1.
Andy Breslin well known Cavan self drive operator and Vintage car enthusiast buys the landmark building of Byers Main Street for a record £9,600. Brian Murphy was the Auctioneer and Paddy Cusack Ballyjamesduff had carriage of sale..
Public meeting in the Farnham Hotel sponsored by Cavan Chamber of Commerce to discuss the traffic and parking regulations contained in the Development Plan for Cavan town. The Chamber will meet with the Cavan Urban Council nest week to discuss the outcome and make recommendations on behalf of the traders of the town.
Death of Mary Burns 21 Saint Brigid’s Terrace after a long illness at Lisdarn Hospital. She is survived by her son daughters and relatives friends neighbours. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Death of Brigid Sheanon relict of John Sheanon College Street former Ambulance Driver Cavan County Council. She is survived by her son Patrick daughter Mrs J Murray Farnham 1 brother and 2 sisters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Saint Felim’s cemetery Ballinagh. Father PJ Gargan CC officiated Please Check
Cavan Chamber of Commerce call an urgent meeting for the Farnham Hotel to discuss the new development plan for the town with particular emphasis on one way traffic.
Rev Brother Damien Mount La Salle Dublin in attendance at the Silver Jubilee celebrations for the De La Salle Brothers in Cavan. He is eldest son of James and Rose Kelleher Drumlark and brother of Brother Gabriel John who will receive his full profession at Castletown Laois in September.
Tommy and Nellie Gilroy sell their home at Coleman Road to Benny Dunne Edenticlare for £3,000. Brian Murphy was Auctioneer and JV Kelly and Sons were Solicitors having carriage of sale.
Cavan Bridge N/S PD Maloney and Joan O Hanlon E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter. Best Gross Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan.
In conjunction with National Road Safety Week Smith’s Garage Dublin Road Cavan are offering free safety checks on all motor vehicles and a free road test to prove the reliability of the vehicle by trained and experienced mechanics.
November 24th 1967 A jury at Cavan Surgical Hospital directed by Paddy Cusack County Coroner returns a verdict that death was due to respiratory failure due to multiple fractures to the body of George Kennedy aged 55 Agricultural Contractor Ballyhaise who met his death when he was caught up in the power shaft which belonged to himself at the harvesting operations on the farm of P Brady Cullies Cavan.
May Robert’s hold their first dinner dance in the Ulster Arms. Pictured are Ken Simpson Chairman Michael Ryan CEO Mrs Betty Ryan Ken Ruddock Assistant Manager Mary Baxter Joint Treasurer K Smith Joint Secretary Tommy O Donnell Joint Treasurer G Maguire Joint Secretary Jimmy Tully Joint Secretary and T Dunne Vice Chair.
Lacken outclass Drumalee 2-7 to 1-7 in the Intermediate Final before a large attendance who paid gate receipts of £80 at Breffni Park Cavan. Very entertaining game with Lacken holding sway at midfield where man of the match and captain of Lacken Frank McKiernan had a stormer playing his best ever game for Lacken not far behind was his more illustrious brother Tom and the day belonged chiefly to the McKiernan’s bringing Lacken their first trophy after many years in the doldrums. Drumalee played to their best but could never match the strength and tenacity of Frank McKiernan who was pitted against a galaxy of Drumalee stars at midfield.. Tony Coyle was brilliant in goal never getting adequate cover from a very shaky defence. Seamus Fay at centre half Frankie Walsh at midfield on his own. In the forwards only Donie Fay Micheal Greenan and Michael Lyons threatened any danger to the Lacken defence. Scorers for Lacken Tom McKiernan 2-2 Oliver Brady 0-3 P McCusker and P Farrelly 0-1 each . Drumalee Micheal Greenan 0-3 Donie Fay 1-1 Paddy Lyons 0-2 and Michael Lyons 0-1. PC Donohoe Treasurer of the Cavan County Board GAA presented the Intermediate trophy to a delighted Lacken led by Frank McKiernan at the final whistle.
Death of ex Garda Sergeant Patrick James ‘Packie’ Gallagher 10 Connolly Street on November 12th 1967 at the age of 64.Joined the force in 1928 he served in Letterkenny Ramelton Convoy and Dublin. He was an outstanding footballer in his youth and represented his home team Aughnasheelin as well as playing club and county football in Donegal where he won several senior championship medals. He was a keen angler and each Sunday he was down at Rann or other vantage fishing spots on the Erne waterways In his retirement he cam to live with his sister Mrs McCoy and was extremely popular in the town. He was an outstanding supporter of Cavan football and frequent visitor to Breffni Park. He also enthusiastically followed the fortunes of Cavan Gaels. He was brother of Mrs McCoy and Mrs Donald McGovern Swellan and was a native of Aughnasheelin County Leitrim. Father PJ McManus officiated at the well attended removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Tommy Gilsenan is the Contractor at the refurbishment work at the Post Office and Telephone Exchange badly damaged by fire last Christmas.
Cavan Housewives 1967 Chairman Doreen Lord Vice Char Josephine McEntee Secretary Maureen Watters Assistant Secretary Sheila White Treasurer Mrs E McKay.
Sheila Crotty will give the recital at Cavan Gramophone Club in the Ulster Arms this coming week.
Monthly fair good demand excellent supply in all classes. Yearlings £35-42 2 year olds £55-65 3year olds £70-80 suck calves £16-23. Good demand for pigs all clearing at record prices with one cwt of bonhams changing hands for £100. Ponies £35-45 knackers £50-70 working horses £55-65 foals £30-40 donkeys £10-15.
Death of Susan Smith Alackan wife of Jack Smith Guinness Delivery man for Cavan. Her death is at an early age and she leaves her husband Jack young family brother sisters relatives and many friends. There was an overflow attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Maua Maloney wife of George V Maloney Junior and a native of Clones nee McGilly is the new Captain of the Ladie’s section County Cavan Golf Club.
Bishop Quinn presides at the Silver Jubilee Mass of the De La Salle Brother’s foundation in Cavan in the well attended Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with the celebrants being all past pupils Fathers Michael Cullivan Michael Cooke Sean Breen Ray Brady George Gear and O Martin CRP Kilnacrott. Father Patrick J Gargan was master of ceremonies and the lesson was read by Brother Ultan Superior De La Salle School Cavan.
November 31st 1967 The Commercial Class at Cavan Technical School win the All Ireland Senior Handwriting competition and the Platinum trophy. Pictured are GM Lovett Headmaster Margaret McGowan Sandra Shields Kitty Morgan ( Special Prize) Ann McEntee Bernadette Kenny Lelia Johnston Miss Maguire BSc HDip Ed Tutor Margaret McMahon Kathleen McCormack Dympna Coyle Sheila Maguire Maura Smith Mary McNamara Ann Rose Sexton Bridie McManus Nora May Cahill Anne Morrow Rosie McPhilips Katherine Farrelly Eileen Martin Pauline Sloan Eta Sorahan and Teresa Smith.
South African Surgeon Christian Bernard conducts the world’s first human heart transplant operation on 53 year old Lewis Washkansky at Groote Schuur Hospital in Capetown.
WE Berney is appointed President of the Wireless Dealer’s Association at AGM. His stated aim is to prepare the organization for the boom with the introduction of colour television. Berney’s now have 8 branches catering for Cavan Monaghan Louth North Dublin Longford Meath Westmeath. Willie heads up the only Irish owned TV Company that can compete nationwide with the foreign firms who are in the rental trade on the British mainland.
County Cavan Golf Ladie’s section Captain Maura Maloney President Dorothy Smith Vice Captain Mary McCarthy Treasurer Kitty Jenkins Secretary Ina Hickey. Committee Goldie Fleming Margaret English Una Smith Bridie Farrelly Joan O Hanlon Mrs Bogue Kathleen Sullivan Kathleen Murray Joan Hickey and Marese Binchey.
.December 1st 1967 Pictured is Mary Sheridan BA who took her degree at night classes at UCD. She was educated at Ballinagh Girl’s school Loreto College and UCD. Mary is daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Sheridan Drumcrow Corlesmore.
The very pretty Mary Plunkett SRN Saint Phelim’s Hospital and a native of Ballyhaise wins the Miss Mannequin Cavan title at Fashion Show in Loreto College organized by the Mother Superior and Vera Brady Fashion Shops. The Junior Miss Mannequin is 14 year old Isobel Aquileia from Madrid. Mary Plunkett is among the favourites to win the Irish Finals in the Gresham Hotel next Monday
Death of Philip Smyth at this residence ‘PA Smyth’s ‘ 14 Main Street Cavan at the early age of 43. Philip was a gentleman through and through with a great rapport and respect for young children. He was a founding member of the Pavilion Lawn Tennis Club and took a full role in the famous Pantomimes where his sister Maura usually played the leading role. Outstanding tennis badminton and single figure golfer. Philip won many of the competitions at County Cavan Golf Club including the Captain’s Prize and represented the Club on many occasions. He was a very successful business man running the establishment of PA Smyth’s with his late mother Eileen and wife Bridie for many years. In recent times Philip had fallen into extreme bad health and became addicted to alcohol. Philip Smyth was predeceased by his father Philip A and mother Eileen and is survived by his son Philip Donal Michael and daughters Valerie Meabh sisters Eileen McNamee Dublin and Maura McEntee Monaghan. He was a nephew of Father Michael Smyth Baltimore USA. The lesson at the Mass was read by his 17 year old son Philip. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Death of John Weston Cavan and Westmeath at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan on November 26th 1967. Native of Streamstown county Westmeath and worked with CIE at Cavan Railway Station where he was a Signal Man. He was a founder member of Cavan CYMS in 1936 and had been an officer and member of the famous Old Catholic Club. Loyal hardworking member of Saint Patrick’s Conference Saint Vincent De Paul. During his over 35 years in Cavan he stayed with Elizabeth Nee in Abbey Street and in more recent years lived in River Street. He is survived by his nephews and nieces. Funeral from a well attended Saint Patrick and Felim Cathedral Cavan to Horseleap county Offaly.
Cavan Bridge N/S Michael O Sullivan and Maureen McDonald Best Gross Jim Hearn and Nell Arnold E/W Rev A Tierney and Mrs P Markey with Best Gross Tommy McCormick and Jim Mansfield.
Death of Eva Finlay 58 Nutley Park Dublin and late of Killynebber on Sunday last at the age of 72. She was widow of Thomas A Finlay SC TD Pembroke Road Dublin who died in 1932. She was mother of Thomas A Finlay SC and William D Finlay Professor of Law at UCD. She was formerly Miss Fagan and a native of Dublin. Funeral from Our Lady Queen of Peace Merrion Road Dublin.
December 8th 1967 Patrick Walsh cyclist Drumlark is knocked down and killed as he emerged from work on back avenue at Saint Patrick’s College. He was dead when admitted to Cavan Surgical where the Last Rites were administered by Father Paddy Gargan CC who was dean in Saint Pat’s for many years and a personal friend of the deceased. He was 56 years working in the College and was an outstanding Gael playing with both Cavan Slashers and Drumalee of which he was President at his death. He was the holder of many hurling and football championship medals. Drumalee GFC formed a guard of honour at the Cathedral and as the cortege made its way to Cullies cemetery a guard of honour of teachers and student lined the Main Road to bid farewell to a man who was extremely popular with students from many generations. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with Father PJ McManus officiating with burial later in the family plot in Cullies cemetery .
Over 10,000 brown trout are released as fingerlings in Lavey Strand Lake by the Inland Fisheries Trust under supervisor Philip McConnell.
Death of Cavan’s oldest man 104 year old Patrick J Carolan Boynaagh Kingscourt . He had just eaten a hearty breakfast and was settling down to have a smoke when the end came suddenly and unexpected. He was presented with the President’s Bounty on the occasion of his 100th Birthday and PJ Carroll and Company sent him a consignment of tobacco a practice they continued on each birthday until Patrick’s sudden death. Hardy soul in his youth he walked to North County Dublin with his sickle to assist in the Harvesting of potatoes and crops. He was an expert angler and caught some specimen fish during his long tenure. He was unmarried and is survived by his nephews and nieces neighbours and many friends. The funeral was large and representative from Saint Mary’s Church Kingscourt to the adjoining cemetery
New classrooms at Saint Patrick’s College are built by Francis Smith Ballyhaise with Phil Cullivan Gaffney and Cullivan Architect. The class rooms were officially opened and blessed by the Bishop Austin Quinn assisted by Father Bob McCabe and Charles Travers Saint Patrick’s College.
“Christmas trees from Liam Bogue 6/- each delivered within three miles of Cavan free of charge. Bogue’s Timber Market Dublin Road Cavan Phone 124.”
Pictured is Ann Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs John Smith Banahoo Carrickaboy who received her SRN at Warrington General Hospital
Very Rev B Kieran SS CC Superior of the Sacred Heart College Tanagh Cootehill will give the exhibition of photographs at next week’s session of Cavan Photography Club.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim and Mrs Hearn E/W Ina Hickey Maureen McDonald.
Barmen’s Association 1968 Joint Honary Presidents Veronica Sharkey and Ken Browne Chairman Seamus Fay Vice Chairman Liam Cooke Secretary Francis McDermott Assistant Secretary Jimmy Smith Treasurer Leo Dowling Assistant Treasurer John Ashe. Committee Donie Fay A Lyons P Cunningham L Cadden Sean Brady M Lee Oliver Reilly MS N Rudden K Smyth and J Maguire.
Sympathy is extended to Judy McEntee Church Street on the death of her mother Mary Cusack Corawillan Lavey at the age of 79 after a short illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. She was quiet unassuming and very charitable and religious known over a wide area for her humour and generosity. She was Guardian of Saint Dympna’s Well in Lavey and pilgrims from all over Ireland recall her acts of kindness and hospitality over many years. She was very religious and never missed the First Friday attendance at Mass in Saint Dympna’s Lower Lavey. It was fitting that her mortal remains were brought to the Church on the First Friday of December 1967. She was mother of Patrick Cusack farmer Corawillan Lavey Michael Merchant and farmer Drumora Ballyjamesduff Eugene Cusack Merchant and farmer Johnny Cusack Cavan All Ireland footballer both Corawillan Lavey daughters Meg Manley Dublin Judy McEntee Church Street Katey Reilly Crubany sisters E Clarke Shankill and Mrs M Ruddy Glasdrummond Poles. She was aunt of Father Johnny Cusack CC Bunnoe and was predeceased by her husband John 17 years ago. The chief celebrant of the funeral Mass was Very Rev PE Brady PP with Father Johnny Cusack reciting the final prayers at the graveside.
December 15th 1967 Official strike called at Smith’s Garage by the ITGWU over the dismissal of the Shop Steward. Six office girls and twenty workers passed the picket and are continuing to work at the plant which is still open for business.
The Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers celebrate their Silver Jubilee with a dinner dance in the Ulster Arms. Pictured are Francis Smith Ballyhaise Onslow Bredin Jack McCann Chairman Paddy Elliott JJ Smith Paddy Brady Jack Galligan Charlie Greene Pat Smith Paddy Dunne Treasurer J Slowey and Paddy Brady Secretary.
“Eddie’s 75 Main Street Cavan prime beef lamb pork turkeys geese chickens corned beef and tongue. Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year to all customers and friends.”
Death of Mrs M McGovern Margaret Mary ‘Addie’ at 47 Clonmel Road Ballymun Dublin. She was relict of E McGovern The Stores Ballyhaise who died in 1951. She was sister of the late B Smith Old Age Pension Officer Cavan. She was a member of the Crubany Branch Cumainn Na Mbhan. The house was a refuge for those on the run and many distinguished freedom fighters on the run sought the refuge of the house in Crubany including the present Minister for External Affairs Frank Aiken. She is survived by one daughter Miss R Gorman and brother Philip Smith.
Breffni Boy’s Band De La Salle Band will play season airs and greet Santa Claus at the Town Hall where her will distribute gifts to over 400 children from the town and be driven to the Hall in a Vintage car owned na driven by Andy Breslin. Aft4er his rigors in the Town Hall her will be driven directly to the Poor Clare Convent where he will distribute parcels to all of the orphans.
NCBI Cavan Branch hold their annual sale of crafts in the former premises in Bridge Street kindly given free of charge by Hickey’s Butcher’s.
Cavan Turkey Fair Cocks 3/- per lb while birds over 20 lbs fetched only 2/6 per lb. Hens remained steady all day and cleared at 4/- per lb.
The premises known as ‘Regina Rosari’ Main Street opposite the Poor Clare Convent sells at auction for £4,750 to Charles Lord County Councilor who was buying in trust for Benny Moore. The Auctioneers were Brain Murphy of Murphy Quinn and Company Cavan with Alfred Myles Smith having carriage of sale.
Post Office Social Club 1968 Chairman Frank McManus Treasurer Jimmy Bury Secretary JJ O Reilly
Cavan Bridge Tackney Cup 1st Father Thomas Woods 12 points 2nd Nell Arnold 11 Joint 3rd Kathleen Brady and Surgeon Cullen 10 points . Special prize Jim Leonard.
Brendan Murray George McClarey and Tom Clarke all directors of Tractamotors Limited open Cavan’s first tyre rethreading plant ‘Tyre and Rubber Distributors at their very successful; premises at Tractamotors Dublin Road Cavan.
“John Donohoe Congo Bar. Seasonal greetings to al my customers. My pint is sure to please. Beer and stout in bottle and draught”
December 22nd 1967 Inspector Jim McNally is promoted to the rank of Superintendent Garda Siochana at the age of 41 and transferred to Macroom county Cork. He is secretary of Cavan Angling Club. He is a native of Kilann Wexford winning an All Ireland College’s medal with Good Counsel New Ross. He was promoted to the rank of Inspector in 1964 and has served in Dublin Cork Westmeath Longford coming from Granard to Cavan when promoted from the rank of Sergeant in 1964.
Strike of 22 men settled at Smith’s Garage Cavan with the reinstatement of the suspended shop steward.
Ulster team to play the holders Connaught in the Railway Cup Semi Final at Breffni Park in March 1968. Seamus Hoare Donegal Gabriel Kelly Cavan Bernard Brady Donegal Peter Pritchard Cavan S McQuillan Antrim Dan McCartan Down Joe Lennon Down Ray Carolan Cavan Sean Taggart Tyrone Mickey Niblock Derry Colm McAlarney Down Niall Gallagher Donegal Sean O Connell Derry Sean O Neill Down and Charlie Gallagher Cavan.
“Brady Brother’s Livestock Salesmen Cootehill Cavan and Carnaross.
Death of Dorothy Smith Farnham Street after a long illness borne with courage and fortitude at the age of 67 in a Dublin Hospital. .Native of Cavan town the family were in the legal profession for many generations. A tradition carried on by her late brother PN Smith. She gave unselfish dedicated service to her community and country. She was a leading light in the Red Cross serving during the War in a front line hospital in Saint Lo France where she Administrative Officer.. She was a founder member of Cavan b ranch National Council for the Blind of Ireland in which she took a very active role. She was founder member of Cavan ICA and first President and was elected National President in 1958 a post she filled with great distinction traveling all over Ireland Britain and the USA to promote the ideals and aims of the ICA. In her youth she was international class hockey player and represented her province and her school in hockey interprovincials. She was a single figure golfer winning almost all of the prizes she competed for at County Cavan Golf Club and beyond. She represented Cavan Golf Club at interprovincial and national level and was President of the Club at her death. Above all she was a great Cavan town woman and took great pride in the advances of the town and people over the course of her lifetime. She was sister of the late Philip N Smith Solicitor and is survived by one sister Mrs PJ Walsh Dublin. She was a cousin of Alfred Myles Smith Kevitt Castle. Her nephew Father PM Walsh CM celebrated the Funeral Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim on Monday morning. Eileen Maloney Assistant Area Director represented the Red Cross while Violet Hazlet Secretary of the Irish Union of Lady Golfers represented the Golfing Union of Ireland while Cavan Golf Closes all day on Monday as a mark of respect. The Cavan Guild of the ICA and the Red Cross joined forces in forming a guard of honour at both the removal and funeral with Father ABC McGrath officiating at the graveside in Killygarry??
Father Colm McGovern Columban Missionary priest is home from Fiji to spend Christmas with his father and family at Cathedral Road Cavan. He is son of Owen NT and the late Maura nee Reilly Drumkilly and was ordained a priest in 1959. He studied languages for two years in Boston University before going on the missions.
CYMS Snooker Handicap Arthur Downey beat Ton Doonan Laurence Nee beat Michael Higgins Michael Murray beat Michael Breslin Eamonn Donohoe beat Jim Fay. In the second round Sean McManus beat Eamonn Donohoe and Larry Nee beat Packy Doonan.
Eddie Pratt of Gurteen Arva wins the first £5 voucher in the McCarren Sausages promotion. The sausages are on sale all over Ireland and there are a total of £50 in prizes to be won according to Andrew McCarren Director.
December 29th 1967 Sergeant Sam Donegan a native of Ballymacormac county Longford is transferred from Sligo and is promoted to the rank of Inspector to replace the departing Superintendent Jim McNally in Cavan.
The Old Age Pension presently at 60/- per week is increased to 65/- Married couples will now get 117/6. Widow’s pensions meanwhile shoot up from 52/6 to 57/6 while the Maternity Allowance for insured persons goes up from 55/- to 60/- per week from the 1st January 1968.
Ladies in cast of Bachelor Gay the Boy Scout’s 12th Pantomime opening in the Town Hall shortly cast includes such notable beauties as Noreen O Donoghue Nuala Bornemann Maura Mullen Sally McKenna Frances O Donoghue Rose Mary Allen Betsy Coyle Sheila McGinnity and Sally McKenna Maureen Goldrick and Una Healy while Mel Doherty John O Connor will play support this year.
Eamonn Gaffney lists his club players of the year as Sean Byers John Joe O Reilly Crosserlough Frank McKiernan Lacken Andy McCabe Mick McInerney Pauric Boyle Crosserlough Jimmy Browne Cavan Gaels while the leading county players are Ray Carolan Andy McCabe Phil Murray and John Joe O Reilly.
Day of prayer for World Peace with Bishop Austin Quinn presiding at Mass in the Cathedral at 7:30 on New Year’s Day . Reservations for civic and cultural groups with the Cathedral specially heated for the event.
Joseph P Smyth Brooklyn USA brother of HL Smyth and family Courthouse is dead at the age of 61. He was 42 years in America and served in the American Air Corps during World War 2. Gifted footballer and outstanding handballer he represented Cavan in All Ireland handball series and had several Ulster medals to his credit both at minor and senior level. He is survived by his wife Sophia 5 sons and 4 daughters in the USA.
Brisk business in Cavan town for Christmas after a very slow start things picked up in the week leading to Christmas and came to a climax with a clear out of stock on Christmas Eve with the shops remaining opened until after ten to accommodate the late rush.
Sean Walsh Cavan’ well known distance swimmer stays in the water at freezing Swellan Lake for 52 minutes on Christmas morning. Conditions were perfect but a bit on the chilly side as Sean vowed to swim each day during 1968. He has swam the Lake Isle of Innishfree Lough Conn Lough Mask and the scenic Lower Lake in Killarney during 1967.
Death of Michael Tully Saint Brigid’s Terrace highly respected resident and a Bread Server in the town for many years. He spent a long time abroad in England. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
The new telephone kiosk was very busy over the Christmas period with many instances of people queuing to make calls to loved ones abroad. The machine takes pence and shillings and the calls are routed through the local exchange.
Few motor car loads of wren boys create a nuisance on Saint Stephen’s Day. Mercifully the weather turned out poor and they scattered as quickly as they landed.
January 5th 1968 Cavan town and county is covered in deep fall of snow just missing out on Christmas with children off from school delighting in the winter wonderland. Not so much delight from drivers as the roads become icy and impassable in places particularly on high ground.
Tommy Sheridan Sub Post Office Cavan and Cavan CIE is the recipient of yet another award for his safe driving of CIE buses over many years at a function in Dundalk.
By order of the County Manager Dermot McCarthy ‘Pauline Cullen from Main Street Swanlinbar is appointed Clerk/Typist at Cavan County Council.’
Death of Susan Conaty Connolly Street on January 3rd 1968 at her residence. She was aunt of Benny Conaty and ran the pub until the death of her husband Terence who died 30 years ago. She is survived by her nephews and nieces relatives neighbours and many friends. There was large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry.
Loreto College Past Pupil’s Union President Breege Sheridan Mrs James Dawson President of the Royal School PPU Maura Baxter Lauri McConnell Secretary Aine Sullivan Patsy Kelly Rose Gaffney President Dublin branch and Mrs Galligan Cavan.
Death of June McCrery native of Cavan died in Glasnevin Dublin. She was a member of the well known Gilchreest family and was wife of Robert who was Treasurer of Cavan County Council for many years. Funeral took place to Saint Finian’s cemetery Sutton.
Cavan Bridge Joint 1st N/S Maura Cullen and Doctor Martin E/W Kay Henry and Mr Caffrey.
Gerry and Marie Keating announces that they are taking over ‘The Old Mill Bar’ 62 Main Street from Walter Ball once the premises of Andy Galligan and Benny Smyth’s at the Pound Archway. Modern Lounge and Bar best drinks and personal attention.
January 12th 1968 District Justice J P Gilvarry after five years on the Cavan/Monaghan circuit is transferred to the Roscommon circuit. Native of county Mayo he is replaced by District Justice Sam Shaw.
Maureen Goldrick and Una Healy stars of the Bachelor Gay Pantomime in the Town Hall are pictured in the Anglo Celt
Death of Kate Coyle nee Lawlor Poles Cavan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was widow of Peter Coyle who died some years ago. She is survived by her sons daughters relatives and many friends.
Social in Saint Augustine’s Hall raises the impressive total of £55 for Gorta with Cavan Mineral Waters giving the minerals free.
Frank Brady representing Laragh wins the Ulster Novices Cross Country Championship over 4 testing miles at Glen Road Belfast . Due to the bottomless ground in Armagh the championships were transferred to Belfast at the last minute. Larah represented by M O Brien Brian McEnroe M Smith and Frank Brady were 4th team behind the winners Oak Leaf from Derry..
Brendan and Kathleen Murray buy the premises of PA Galligan’s as an investment paying £7,000 for the premises which is in need of repair. The Auctioneer was Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn 89 Main Street.
Indoor Football at Cavan’s Sport’s Centre Cavan Rangers 8 Cavan Strollers 8 Cavan Rovers 4 Butlersbridge 5. Ladies Football Cut Throats 4 Ballinagh 4 Vikings 7 Drumlane 5 Congo Slashers 10 Cripples 2.
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January 19th 1968 Father Terence McManus Vice President Saint Patrick’s College and a native of Kinawley county Fermanagh is appointed President of Saint Patrick’s College to succeed Father Bob McCabe who was President since 1961 and on the staff 36 years. Native of Drumcrave Cavan he succeeds the late Very Rev M Canon O Rourke PP VF as Parish Priest of Manorhamilton. Father McManus was ordained in 1939 and is 29 years on the staff of Saint Patrick’s College Cavan he is seen here addressing the Past Pupil’s Union annual dinner in the College where PJF McDwyer President of the Union presided with Bishop Austin Quinn among the distinguished guests.
Garda Tim O Sullivan Granard Road Ballinagh retires from Garda Siochan on January 6th 1968 after 44 years service to the Force. He is the last of the first generation of Gardai to retire and served in Ballinagh for over 20 years. Tim served in the Depot in the Phoenix Park Kerry Donegal Mayo Sligo and Leitrim.
Hurricane storm sweeps through Ireland leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. Many television aerials telephone cables electrical blackouts and slates blown down as well as many trees in exposed places uprooted. Cattle electrocuted in byre in Cootehill on Sunday afternoon while three deaths are reported nationwide.
Death of one of Cavan and Kilmore’s leading churchmen Rev Monsignor Daniel F Fitzpatrick PP VG Cootehill Dean of Kilmore at Cavan Surgical Hospital following his accident with the door of the garage which swung open and hit him during the nationwide storm on Sunday afternoon. He suffered severe head injuries and died from his injuries on Thursday at the Surgical at the age4 of 77. Native of Derravona Belturbet he was an outstanding churchman and was made a Domestic Prelate when he was only 50. He was a very handsome man of great physical physique and was a gifted orator and public speaker. Born in 1890 he was educated at Cootehill National School Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and later Maynooth where he was ordained in June 1916. His first posting was Curate in Corlough in 1916. In 1917 he was appointed Professor in Saint Patrick’s College where he served until 1925 and from 1925 until 1939 he served as Curate in Shercock. He later served as Administrator in Castlerahan before being appointed Parish Priest in Crosserlough in 1943 but at Christmas 1943 he was transferred as Parish Priest to Manorhamilton where he was made a Domestic Prelate at the end of 1943. He was appointed Parish Priest Cootehill in December 1951 and later Dean of the Cathedral Chapter. During his time in Cootehill he was a founder member of Saint Michael’s Secondary School the impressive Comprehensive School. He was Chairman Cavan Committee Red Cross and Chaplain of the Cavan county Curia of the Legion of Mary. Saint Michael’s Church was packed to capacity with both religious and lay people for the removal and funeral where his good friend Bishop Austin Quinn presided with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Jim McDonnell Cavan and Cavan Gael’s footballing legend from Bunnoe is elected the second Chairman of Cavan Gael’s succeeding Paddy Conaty who is now President while Eugene Monaghan is Secretary and Maurice Brady Treasurer. PJ Carroll is the new Club Captain.
Death of Peter O Neill Connolly Street at his residence. He was an employee of McCarren’s Bacon Factory Cavan and spent some years in America in his youth. He was a member of the Irish Army for a number of years and was vey well known and respected in his native town. He is survived by one sister Elizabeth. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery where his colleagues in McCarren and Company formed the Guard of Honour.
January 26th 1968 Mary Maguire long term member of the staff of Cavan Technical School and a native of Kilann Shercock is appointed Vice Principal of Cavan Technical School.
Cavan Technical School caretakers receive their first pay rises since July 1966 with their wages now shooting up by £1 from £8-10-0 to £9-10-0 with many dissenting voices at Paddy Fleming’s CEO extravagance at the monthly meeting of the VEC.
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Death of John Brady Annaglough. Survived by his sons daughters brother and family. Funeral from the Cathedral was large and representative with burial later in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry.
Sudden death of Michael Donohoe of the Fairgreen at the age of 43 on the 23rd January 1968. He was a native of Kill Cootehill and was a truck driver on the construction of the new Poor Clare Convent. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial in Kill cemetery on Thursday 25th January with Father PJ Gargan presiding. . Michael Donohoe is survived by his wife Mary ‘Molly’ son Martin daughter Marion brother and sister.
Death of Patrick Smith Pullamore. He is survived by his brother sisters relatives and friends. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Planning permission is granted for the erection of twenty houses on three acres of land at Earlsvale House once owned by the Connolly and later O Gorman families.. The developer is M;/S Geoffrey Frank Gomme Aylesbury England. The houses are four bedroom detached with garage and will sell at £3,700.
Death of Mary Brady Annaglough. She was one of the area’s best known and most loved characters and was very religious and charitable. She was widow of John Brady farmer Annaglough who died some years ago. She is survived by four sons and two daughters. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father PJ Gargan presiding.
Sympathy is extended to Peter Mullen Shoe Merchant Main Street on the death of his mother Sarah Mullen Newgrove Monaghan. Her husband James died just two years ago. She is survived by her sons Peter Cavan Thomas Dublin two daughters Kathleen O Shea NT Carrickmacross and Nuala Mullen Newgrove Monaghan.
Val Fitzpatrick well known comedian and musician from Dublin will head the bill at the annual De La Salle Past Pupil concert in the Town Hall.
Sister Mercy Rooney Matron of Cavan’s Saint Phelim’s Hospital thanks the various groups who entertained both patients and staff during the Christmas including the boys of Saint Patrick’s College Choir under t he baton of Father Torlac O Reilly Cavan ICA Choir Mighty Avons Showband M/S Doherty O Connor John P Smith and Paddy McEntee Cavan County Council Social Club Sean Tully TD
February 2nd 1968 Monsignor John McCormack a native of Moynalty is appointed Bishop of Meath to succeed the late Bishop Kyne. He was educated at Moynalty NS Saint Finian’s Mullingar and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth where he was ordained in 1946. He was formerly Vicar Capitular of the Diocese of Meath.
Death of William Finlay 10 Saint Mary’s Terrace Cavan and formerly of Lacken Ballinagh. He was a well known building contractor in Cavan and surrounding areas with no job too big or too small and finished to a very high specification. He was uncle of Fathers Sean Finlay Sacramento California and Rev W Cafferty Texas USA. He is survived by his wife Anne brothers sister relatives neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan where his nephew Rev W Cafferty celebrated the Mass with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry where Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Sympathy is extended to Father Terence McManus President Saint Patrick’s College on the death of his aunt Sister M Sophie in the 72 year of her religious life at the Holy Rosary Convent Sheffield England. She was also aunt of Father PJ McManus OMI Dublin.
Death of Mrs Hyland Moynehall at the age of 83. She was very well known and highly respected person in the area being known for her unselfish charity and hospitality. She is survived by her husband John and son nephews nieces relatives and many friends and neighbours. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan presided.
Bridge Club Howell Cup eight tables. Maureen Cullen and Kathleen Brady. Best Gross Jim Leonard and Jim Hearn .E/W Owen McGovern and Father Colm McGovern Best Gross Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey.
Death of Mother Mary Clare Murphy Loreto Convent Cavan at the age of 62 . She was professed at Loreto Abbey Rathfarnham in 1934 and served as a teacher in Killarney Rathfarnham and Coleraine before coming to Cavan. She is survived by her brothers sisters and members of the Loreto Confraternity. Father James J Dolan Adm officiated at the Requiem Mass and funeral to the Convent cemetery.
February 9th 1968 Rev WJ Fletcher Farnham Street Cavan is appointed Moderator of the Monaghan Presbytery at the Presbyterian Council meeting in Ballybay.
Fintan Tierney Butlersbridge and Cavan well known inter county GAA referee is presented with a silver tray for his services to the Rory O Moore’s GAA club in Belturbet where Fintan is sole coach and trainer.
Margaret O Brien wife of Michael O Brien Killynebber is awarded £22,500 and costs by the Master of the High Court arising out of severe whiplash injuries she received when as a passenger she was in collision with a car driven by Thomas Smith farmer Crosserlough on the 27th January 1965 at Tonagh Mountnugent on the way to Finea. The road conditions at the time were treacherous and visibility was down to nil in a snowstorm and black ice >The car driven by Mr Smith skidded into the car in which Mrs O Brien was a passenger struck from behind causing severe damage to her back and pelvis and resulting in severe whiplash which left her immobile. Mrs O Brien is the mother of ten children/ John F Binchey MS LCP Smith was for Mrs Margaret O Brien while Dr Paget Kildare Street Dublin represented Mr Smith.
Gerry Graham aged 22 86 Main Street Cavan and Paddy Swarbrigg aged 19 Griffith Park Cootehill are involved in an accident when the car skidded in the treacherous weather conditions at Tullyvin. Both were taken to the Surgical Hospital Cavan where their condition was stated as ‘comfortable’. Both are members of the well known Navak Showband.
Connie Lynch Manager of the Royal Showband Lackenmore Ballyjamesduff is also removed to the Surgical after he was mowed down by a speeding car as he emerged from Breffni Park following the Cavan and Kildare game on Sunday week. Connie is detained with serious injuries for the last ten days.
Brendan and Kathleen Murray have the Court Cleaner’s as their new anchor tenant in their recently acquired premises ‘PN Galligan’s’ 31 Bridge Street. Dry Cleaning and Laundry. ‘The Court takes care of Cavan’
Over 180 guests at the annual Red Cross dinner dance and entertainment in the Town Hall. John Coyle formerly Cavan Strollers and Mons Terrace was among the gusts and sang some of the old songs of yesterday as did guest artistes Jimmy Mallon Benny O Rourke and Molly McGurk.
Jim Logue staff photographer Anglo Celt has his property at Kilnavara up for sale and will shortly depart Cavan. While Jim and Molly Finegan are retiring from farming and teaching and have the old homestead and 45 acres up for sale at Corlurgan.
Novice and Boy’s Cross Country and Novice at Killeshandra. 1st Paddy Lynch Cootehill 2nd M O Brien Laragh 3rd F McGauran Cornafean. Cootehill Paddy Lynch M Sherlock E McCabe and M Lynch won the team prize. 880 yards Girls 1st Una McDonagh Cootehill M Leddy Cornafean and R Brady Cornafean. Senior Men Jim Cochrane Cootehill 2nd T Martin Cornafean and S Maguire Cornafean.
Death of the well known Jack Meehan Bridge Street in England at an early age. Served his time in his father’s hairdressing salon before emigrating. He was an outstanding member of the championship winning teams of the Cavan Slashers and later played with Crubany. He is survived by his wife daughter mother brother Packy Barber Bridge Street May and Rose SRN Lisdarn Hospital. Funeral from Saint Charles Church to Gunnesburg cemetery.
Joe M Reilly well known playwright of the hit dramas ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ and ‘The Bell Factory’ is back with the Moonlight Players rehearsing his latest play ‘Mistletoe Chain ‘ which will be performed publicly for the first time in Killoughter Hall on the first Sunday of Lent.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim Rafter and Miss A Kelly E/W Mrs Lavelle and Vincent Crotty.
Breffni Boys Band present ‘Phil The Fluter’s Ball’ in the Town Hall on Saint Patrick’s night. Entertainment for young and old.
Summer time will begin this year on Sunday 18th February 1968.
February 16th 1968 Rev Father G Gorman a native of Regaskin and a Chaplain with the American Navy is posted to Vietnam and has been resident in the war torn area since November 1967.
Over 250 guests attend the annual dinner of George Fegan and Company in the Ulster Arms. Pictured are W Creane Mrs Creane Robert Mackeral Director Mrs Mackeral Francis Brady Chairman Sadie Kennedy John Kennedy Director Miss M Lee Treasurer Billy Downey Dora Dempsey E Craig S Gray Willie Foster Miss B Lyons Maud Montgomery Secretary.
Death of Bridie Gaffney Drumgola at a very young age. She is survived by her husband Paddy three young children parents brothers relatives and many friends. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’ s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Margaret McNamara College View relict of James McNamara Tailor Connolly Street and College View at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was a native of the Lough Gowna area and was aged only 53. She is survived by her 4 sons Paddy James Joseph and Tom 3 daughters Christina Margaret Josephine nephews nieces relatives and many friends. Father PJ McManus officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was large and representative with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Rita Inglewood only daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Ryan Abbey Street in New Hampstead, She is survived by her husband and brothers Robert Joe and Patsy. Check this entry
Death of the legendary fly angler John Wilson Butlersbridge at the age4 of 78. His advice was also sought by visiting angler and he was known as a ‘purist’ fishing on the fly particularly at the May fly rise on the local rivers. He was held in the highest respect by his peers and a trophy in his honour is competed for each year by the members of Cavan Angling Club. He was in his prime in the hey day of the brown trout on the Annalee River and knew every twist and bend. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth son daughters brothers sisters. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the funeral and removal from Saint Aidan’s Church with burial in the New cemetery.
Cavan Engineering comes in for lots of criticism at the monthly meeting of Cavan Urban Council with the initial forecasts of plenty of work for the locals not materializing and a huge grant of £157,000 made by the Government Tom Fitzpatrick TD calls on Cavan Development to initiate steps to provide work for the record numbers now on the unemployment register. All agreed that it was a tragedy to see so many well educated young people on the Christmas relief scheme. Tom O Connor said never in the history of Cavan town were so many young people unemployed and he called on Central Government to acquire much more suitable occupants for Cavan Engineering which he called ‘a white elephant’ a sentiment shared by most of the councilors.
Open Snooker Tournament at Cavan CYMS all enquires to Michael Higgins Secretary Farnham Street.
Father Paddy Mallon Saint Patrick’s College will kick off the series of lectures on the Bible in the Poor Clare Convent Hall with a talk on the ‘World of the Old Testament’. Priests from Saint Patrick’s College will give lectures each week during Lent on different aspects of the Bible.
Kevin McKay who has been Accountant in the Hibernian Bank Cavan for the last nine years is leaving Cavan on promotion to Assistant Manager Strabane. He was an outstanding member of Cavan Rugby Football Club.
Margaret Lynch NT Ballinagh wins the Maytime Festival Queen heat at Merryland Ballroom Clones. Margaret will now go forward to the finals in Dundalk in May. Ann Murtagh from New Inns Ballyjamesduff a nurse in Belfast was also chosen by the distinguished panel of judges and will represent Clones in the finals in Dundalk.
February 23rd 1968 Noreen Mullen 16 year old student at Loreto College Cavan and a native of Ballybofey county Donegal wins the 1st prize for best haddock in the Bord Iascaigh Mhara National Fish Cookery competition. She is presented with her prize by Father P Canon O Reilly PP Chairman of Cavan VEC. Her teacher in Loreto is Mrs E Whitney Domestic Science teacher.
Patrick ‘Paddy’ Smith Cavan All Ireland footballer of 1947 and 1948 and native of Pullamore Cavan is promoted from assistant manager Bank of Ireland Oldcastle to Manager Bank of Ireland Bailieborough. Replacing Tom Fitzpatrick who is gone on promotion to Loughrea.
Death of Mary Ann McEntee Leiter Poles and late of McCabe’s Pullamore. She is survived by her brother sister relatives and many friends and neighbours. Funeral took place from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Sudden death of Mrs Anna McGovern Saint Patrick’s Terrace. She was a native of Aughnasheelin county Leitrim and was in business in Bridge Street for some years before her marriage to Donal McGovern well know Cavan and Cavan Slashers footballer and a native of Virginia. Her brother Garda PJ Gallagher died only in the last few months. She is survived by her husband Donal sons Cyril in Naas and Eamonn in Cavan sister Mrs McCoy Connolly Street grandchildren friends relatives and neighbours. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery . Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Death of Margaret Mullaly 5 Emmett Place at the age of 45 at Lisdarn Hospital Cavan. She was a native of the Kilnaleck area and was living in Cavan for the last 20 years. She is survived by her husband and 2 sons . There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Ballinarry cemetery.
Mary Crowe in her first Secretary’s report to Cavan Camogie Board meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall is highly critical of the scant financial assistance afforded by Cavan County Board GAA to the fledgling revived Camogie Board. Where they only received £20 from the County Board to reorganize the game in the county. She reports that despite the lack of support the Board now have nine teams affiliated and played their first round Ulster Camogie Championship against Derry when many of the girls played their first ever match and wore the uniforms for the first tike many of the players never handled a camogie stick before yet although beaten by a much stronger team gave a very good account of themselves. Each club paid £5 to affiliate and Mary calls for a panel of referees who are impartial and know the rules of camogie.
Second pre marriage course in Saint Augustine’ s Hal during Lent . Last year 92 couples participated and the organizers are expecting another large number this Lent. Names should be given in to Father PJ McManus before the 3rd of March 1968.
Death of William O Rourke 17 Lake View Cavan father of Cavan Gael’s goalkeeper John ‘Foley’ O Rourke. He is survived b y his five sons and five daughters two brothers grandchildren relatives and many friends. He was a member of the Irish Army for many years and was a gifted horticulturist and gardener. He took a keen interest in the welfare of the senior county team and seldom misses a game in Breffni Park. He was a playing member of Crubany and later Cavan Harps and in recent years took a keen interest in Cavan Gael’s . There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with burial in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry. Father PJ Gargan officiated.
Father Augustine Leydon with the aid of slides will give a talk on the ‘Formation and Writing of the Old Testament’ at the weekly Biblical Studies in the Convent Hall. There will be a questions and answers session after the lecture.
Sympathy is extended to Jim Philips Farnham Road on the death of his father James Philips Ballymahon county Roscommon.
Mrs B Costigan will give the cookery demonstration in the Technical School.
Organ recital by Rev RJ Roe BD in Church of Ireland in aid of building fund.
Items by Beethoven in stereo in Cooke’s Lounge at first recital given by Eamonn Cooke. Next week’s recital will be given by Eamonn Gaffney and will include the Swingle Singers Bach and Mozart.
March 1st 1968 Pat McGuigan now McGeegan from the Skyrocket’s Showband Enniskillen wins the 4th National Song Contest with ‘Chance of a lifetime’ and will represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest in the Albert Hall in London next month. Thousands converge on Clones to welcome Pat home and carry him from the car shoulder high to his home on the Diamond.
Presentation to Paddy and Nan McCullagh Saint Patrick’s Swellan on the occasion of Paddy’ s 46 years of service as a linotype operator to Cavan’s Anglo Celt. The presentation was made by Brendan Dunne Chairman of the Social Committee at the annual dinner dance in the Farnham Hotel.
Mr and Mrs Con Boucher from Arva are pictured winning the old time waltz competition sponsored by Arva Show committee in Saint Patrick’ s Hall Arva.
Benny and Mrs Moore open their new Mace Superstore opposite the Poor Clare Convent on Main Street. Benny has been adviser to Mace for the last 7 years and previously worked in George Fegan’s and later gained further experience of the retail business in Ballyshannon and Tipperary. Free two pounds of sugar to all purchasers over £2 and free entry to draw for beautiful hearth rug. All items are marked below expected retail price in other comparable stores. The reconstruction of the premises cost over £3,500 and was carried out by Onslow Bredin in a record five weeks. There are now over 5,000 retailers in the Mace Group.
Bishop Austin Quinn warns against ‘False and dangerous opinions being now being held threaten our Faith’
Greta O Rourke who is retiring from business has the ‘Abbey Bar and Restaurant’ up for sale. The premises are at a busy junction beside the CIE Bus Depot.
County Cavan Junior Cross Country Championships over 6 testing miles at Cornafean 1st TJ Martin 2nd Paddy Lynch Cootehill 3rd Sean Cassidy Laragh. Under 16 two miles J McKiernan Killeshandra N Brady Cootehill V Cosgrave Cootehill. Ladies 880 yards 1st Una McDonagh Cootehill 2nd Rita Brady Cootehill and 3rd Meta Leddy Cornafean.. Senior four miles 1st Jim Cochrane Cootehill 2nd Sean Maguire Cornafean and 3rd Leo Flanagan Cootehill.
Death of the very popular well known Edward Johnston 22 Saint Phelim’s Place after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude on Sunday February 20th 1968. He would have celebrated his 53rd Birthday on Monday. He worked all of his life in McCarren’s and was very well known in sporting circles playing with Cavan Harps during their halcyon days of the 1940s winning 3 senior league and one junior championship. He is survived by his large family of 9 sons 4 daughters brothers and sisters. His father P Johnston was a Labour member of Cavan Urban District Council for many years.
Death of Andrew A Brady Drumcalpin Tullyco Cootehill on the 27th February 1968. He was husband of Nan NT and was a former long serving member of Cavan County Council. He was father of Father Sean Brady Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. He is survived by his wife sons daughter relatives neighbours and friends. Funeral from Carrickallen Church to the adjoining cemetery. His colleagues in McCarren’s formed a guard of honour at both the removal and funeral with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father PJ McManus officiated.
The free travel scheme so popular in the Republic has now been extended to pensioners over 70 in Northern Ireland and a reciprocal arrangement is now in operation for pensioners from the Republic visiting Northern Ireland.
Jane Maxwell aunt of Frank Humphreys Derrylane and Mrs E Sheridan Drumullen celebrates her 100th Birthday in the USA. She is cousin of Mrs Walter Smith and Lily Bennett Clonogonnell.
Cavan Bridge open championship for the Surgeon Bertie Cullen Cup will take place in the Lake Hotel in Virginia. Entries to the Captain Jim Hearn Drumalee.
Cavan team of four will play the famous Rathmines Dublin 6 team in a senior challenge at Cavan Chess Club on Sunday.
Dan Treston is the Adjudicator at Cavan Drama Festival which will be opened by the Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn on Sunday.
March 8th 1968 Seamus McKenna a native of Scotstown is appointed to the inner Bar by the Chief Justice Cearbhail O Dallaigh. Seamus is a well known Barrister in the Cavan Monaghan circuit.
Meath party fly out from Dublin Airport to play Australia in the Aussie Rules down under.
Noel Collier and Edward Brady Trim are the winners of the prestigious Cullen Cup at the Lake Hotel in Virginia. Pictured with the winning pair are Maura Cullen who presented the cup Surgeon Bertie Cullen donor Jim Hearn Secretary and Michael O Sullivan Captain Cavan Bridge Club.
Great display by the incomparable Sean O Neill of Down as Ulster beat the holders Connaught 4-8 to 1-10 to qualify for the Railway Cup where they will play Leinster on Saint Patrick’s Day at Breffni Park Cavan. A good crowd of 8,500 paid gate receipts of £1,195 to see Ulster defeat the Connaught men who deprived them of a record 5 in a row last Saint Patrick’s Day. Ulster led by 1-4 to 0-5 at the interval and 3-8 to 0-8 with five minutes remaining but let Connaught in for a couple of consolation scores when the game was stitched up.
Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College wins the Ulster Intermediate title at wet and windy Armagh over three mud filled miles. T McCauley Saint Pat’s was 3rd as the Cavan college took the Intermediate title. Saint Pat’s finished second to Saint Patrick’s College Lurgan in the Junior competition. Their next outing is at Drimnagh Castle Dublin in the All Ireland tests.
Death of Katie Nelson wife of Paddy Alackan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She took an active part in the War of Independence. She is survived by her husband Paddy and two brothers Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father PJ Gargan officiated.
John Ledingham Danny McCarey Eileen Reid are some of the stars appearing at the first Charity Concert in the Town Hall this Lent. All proceeds are going once again to the Poor Clare Convent Building Fund and admission is 6/- 4/- and 2/6. Booking at Sullivan’ s Sweet Shop Cavan.
Father Dan Gallogly will give the lecture ‘Creation and Original Sin’ in the Poor Clare Convent Hall in the continuation of the Bible Studies lectures this lent.
Loreto College senior and cadette teams will take part in the All Ireland Volleyball finals in Dublin this weekend
Sympathy is extended to Mrs P Brady on the death of her mother Mrs McNamara at the residence of her daughter Mrs P Brady Cullies cemetery . She was mother of Father Brain McNamara Manorhamilton. He husband Tom died some years ago. She is survived by her son Father Brian daughters Mrs Bernard Brady and Kathleen McNamara. Father Brain McNamara her son was the chief celebrant of the Requiem Mass at which the Bishop Austin Quinn presided with Father PJ McManus officiating at the graveside.
March 15th 1968 Sudden death of Donagh O Malley Minister for Education after he steered Fianna Fail to a by election victory in Clare. Cavan Chamber of Commerce send their sympathy to the Government and family of the late outstanding Minister who introduced free secondary education and the free student travel to and from school. The President Mr De Velera Taoiseach Jack Lynch were all present at Donagh O Malley’s funeral in Limerick.
Private Teddy Maguire A Company 10th Infantry Battalion is off to Cyprus for a six month tour with the United Nations.
Gillian Arnold daughter of Nell and the late Cyril Arnold MPSI Latt. wins the prestigious ‘Miss India Tea’. Twenty six girls including Teresa Gilchreest Ulster Bank Cavan and Kilnaleck took part and Gillian who is a member of the Mobile Blood Transfusion Service representing Sligo was chosen as the winner. She wins a new wardrobe three week holiday for two in India all expenses paid and £275.
Queen’s University Belfast with their adaptation of the ‘Tempest’ win the Dr Lyons Cup and Section A at Cavan Drama Festival, Dan Carleton Queen’s was best producer. Queen’s also won the best setting award Mary O Callaghan best actress and Boutros Nazwatchi best actor
Loreto College win their first cadette volleyball title when they defeat Goresbridge 2-1 in an exciting final played before a capacity attendance in Dublin. They will now take part in the European championships in Rome at Easter. Team Colette O Hagan Paula Bouchier Margaret Shalvey Paula Carolan Vice Captain Elizabeth Murphy Helen English Captain Mary Maguire and Geraldine Magee.
Death of at her residence Margaret Breslin widow of Edward Breslin formerly a driver with the old GNR trains at Cavan Station. She was extremely well known in Cavan and retired to live in Dublin some time ago. She is survived by her sons daughters relatives and many friends both in Cavan and Dublin. There was a big attendance at the funeral from Our Lady of Consolation Donnycarney Dublin with burial later in Killygarry where Father PJ McManus presided.
Sean Keane a nephew of Leo Anglo Celt is a member of the American AOH Pipe Band that took part in the big Dublin Saint Patrick’s Day Parade and afterwards delighted the big crowd in Croke Park at the Railway Cup finals. His father was a member of the Kerry panel defeated by Cavan in the 1947 Polo Ground’s All Ireland Final in New York.
All schools in the Parish are represented at the Mass in the Cathedral to celebrate the life of the late Minister for Education Donogh O Malley TD. Father Terence McManus President of Saint Patrick’s College was the celebrant. Donogh O Malley died suddenly after a by election meeting in Clare. He will be forever remembered as the Minister who introduced free post primary education and introduced the school buses to primary and post primary schools.
Bishop Quinn attends the first of the charity concerts in aid of the Poor Clare Convent Building Fund. He was later introduced to Danny Doyle Eileen Reid Gregory and the Cadets as well as the Navak Showband and the compere Jimmy Magee for RTE.
Patrick Smith from Owen Roe Terrace is home on holiday in his native town of Cavan after 41 years in America. He is staying with his brother in law Tom McNamara Saint Patrick’s Terrace Swellan. This is Patrick’s 10th visit home and he is accompanied by his son Kevin a member of the American Navy in Vietnam and has visited Cavan twice before.
The Breffni Boy’s Accordion Band will march to and from Mass on Saint Patrick’s Day and later will host ‘Phil the Fluter’s Ball’ on Saint Patrick’ s night where Brian Coleman will be fear and tigh.
Next week’s talk and slide show in the Poor Clare Convent Hall on the Old Testament will be given by Cavan native Father Ray Brady and entitled ‘From Abraham to Moses; A discussion will take place after the talk.
Michael Bravendar beats Tommy McKiernan to win the senior snooker handicap at Cavan CYMS while in the junior final Edward Smith beat Maurice Brady.
Keen demand and excellent supply at Cavan Fair taking place after a long lay off due to the foot and mouth epidemic. One year olds £35-50 two years old £70-80 springers £75-100 calves £12-20. Working horses £60-90 ponies £45-55 knackers £70-100 donkies £8-20. Bonhams £14-20 per pair casseogs £40-45. Cabbage plants 5/- per 100 bundles 2/6 to 3/6.
March 22nd 1968 Father PJ McManus makes the presentation to Bernadette ‘Detta’ Kenny the most promising progressive member of Cavan Girl’s Club at a function in the Club Room’s Tower Hamlet Farnham Street. Tributes paid to Sarah Cullen and her helpers including Joan McCarville Ann Maguire etc by Father McManus at the enjoyable end of season social. Seamus Fox parents committee also paid tribute to Sarah and the great work being done for teenage girls in Cavan.
Death of Matthew Watters Towns Park Ballyhaise at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. Funeral took place from Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise to Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
Ulster win their 5th Railway Cup in six years when they decisively beat Leinster in the Railway Cup football final 1-10 to 0-8 after leading 1-6 to 0-3 at half time at Croke Park . Ulster led by six points at half time. Cavan were represented by Gabriel Kelly Ray Carolan Peter Pritchard and Charlie Gallagher captain who was presented with the Railway Cup by Seamus Ryan President of the GAA after the game. 11,158 braved the artic conditions with sleet rain snow and strong easterly winds blowing from the Canal end.
Checkers win the indoor football final at Cavan’s Sports Centre. Pictured are Kathleen Murray Josephine McKiernan Maisie Maguire Kathleen Fay Margaret Murray and Patricia Carmichael.
Dual triumph for Saint Patrick’s College in the Junior and Intermediate Secondary School’s Cross County at the Phoenix Park Dublin. The Juniors won the title by 31 points while the Intermediate team had an emphatic 37 point victory. They did not field a senior team. Intermediate Frank Brady Eugene McCormack Joe Fulton Captain Brian O Mahony Brian O Dowd. Trainer Patsy Lee Anthony McCann Peadar Meehan Tony McCauley and T McTiernan Coach. Junior Raymond McGee Damien Treanor Tony Sheridan Seamus Watters Patsy Lee Coach Noel Finn Declan Gorman Philip Lynch captain John Sheridan Hugh Murphy T McTiernan Trainer. Feature of the Intermediate contest was the tussle between Frank Brady Saint Patrick’s College and the well built dynamic Eddie Leddy from Saint Felim’s Ballinamore which the more experienced Leddy won after a classic tussle with Brady by a margin of 50 yards. Less than ten minutes later Leddy was back to easily win the All Ireland Senior title over a testing course.
Leonard Brady Mountain Lodge Cootehill and member of Cavan Motor Club is voted leading novice at the Motor Enthusiasts Club annual dinner at Dublin Airport. Leonard won three of their events in 1967.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates the early morning 8 am Mass in the Cathedral on Saint Patrick’s Day and later presides at the Solemn High Mass celebrated by Father Colm McGovern home on holiday from Fiji deacon was Father Benny Maguire sub deacon Father PJ McManus and the sacred music was by the Cathedral Choir with Father ABC McGrath on the organ. Father John Maguire celebrated the children’s 10 o clock Mass while Father PJ McManus celebrated Mass as Gaeilge at 7:30 pm on Saint Patrick’s evening. A feature was the almost 100% wearing of shamrock by the congregations with some wearing badges to honour the patron Saint.
Gale force winds and heavy rain sweep the country with many rivers bursting their banks. The town river is now at Summer level. On Sunday nearly all sporting fixtures all over Ireland were postponed and those that proceeded had to be abandoned.
Nell Arnold widow of the late Cyril Arnold sells her bungalow ‘Carrigdoon’ Latt to Eric McCarthy Ballyjamesduff for £5,250. Murphy Quinn were the auctioneers . Nell well known Bridge player and founder member of the Cavan Club is leaving Cavan to live in Dublin where her two daughters are residing.
Paddy Murray Gerry Egan and Danny O Hanlon accompanied by Father Torlac O Reilly are on a weeks leader course at Larchill Boy Scout training camp.
Father Sean Brady Saint Patrick’s College will give this week’s talk on the old testament entitled ‘From the death of Moses to the fall of the Jewish kingdom in the Poor Clare Convent Chapel. Father Brady’s lecture will be illustrated with slides and a discussion will follow.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
Cavan draw with Rathmines 2-2 with one tie drawn in an exciting chess encounter at Cavan’s Farnham Hotel. Cavan will play Rathmines in Dublin over the Easter.
County Cavan Motor Rally 1st Liam Sheridan and Tom Tuite from Oldcastle 2nd NT Smith and R Foote 3rd Rosemary Smith and Pat Phelan.. Over the very tough Bailieboro Mountain Lodge Cootehill circuit sixteen cars set out but only eight finished the course which was a pipe opener for the professionals for the forthcoming Circuit of Ireland.
Sudden death of Edward Ferguson undertaker and farmer Clones. His grandfather William N Ferguson from County Down founded the famous Ferguson tractor and pioneered the famous Ferguson round disc plough. Another relative Edwin Ferguson invented the penny farthing bicycle. He is survived by his wife Mary two daughters Rosemary and Marian . There was a capacity attendance from all over the area at the funeral from Clones Presbyterian Church to Stonebridge cemetery.
March 29th 1968 Brian Lenihan succeeds Donagh O Malley as Minister for Education with Minister for Lands Michal O Morain taking over at Justice. Parliamentary Secretary at Lands Patrick Faulkner from Louth is promoted to the post of Minister for Lands and the Gaeltacht.
Aer Lingus Viscount Saint Phelim plunges into the Irish sea with the loss of 61 lives. The plane was on a routine flight from Cork to London and flying at 15,000 square feet when it began to spin and go out of control despite the heroic efforts of Captain Bernard O Beirne to steady the plane. The pilot crew and all the passengers perished.
Pictured at Charity Concert in the Town Hall last Monday night are Brother Ultan De La Salle Cavan Joe Dolan Nuala Bornemann Tony Keeley of the Graduates Sean McManus Oliver Kane ballad singer Joe Gilheaney of the Drifters Jimmy Horne Drifters Paddy Swarbrigg Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll Gerry Graham and Bill McCusker all Navak Showband Cavan.
Death of Elizabeth widow of Matthew Dowd at the residence of her daughter Mrs Paddy McKiernan 16 College Street at the age of 85. She was a naïve of Crosserlough and lived in Abbey Street Cavan for 36 years. Survived by his son daughter relatives friends and neighbours. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan t Moybogue cemetery. Father PJ McManus officiated.
Drumalee Juniors score impressive victory over Ballyhaise in the Flagon Meadow Ballyhaise where conditions were described as ‘bottomless’ winning by 1-5 to 0-4. Drumalee adopted much better to the conditions and would have won more easily if their forwards had taken even half of their chances. Scorers for Drumalee S Reilly 1-1 Michael Lyons 0-2 Pat Geoghegan and Gerry Walsh 0-1 each. Ballyhaise replied per J Maguire 0-2 and Jim Leonard and Jimmy Browne 0-1 each. Paddy Smith of Drumalee was the outstanding player afield. Drumalee had stars in defence with John Sheridan Joe Gilmartin Brian Lee Johnny Lynch outstanding while Gene Reilly Eddie Gorman gave them the edge at midfield while up front Reilly Walsh and Michael Lyons were always dangerous.
Cavan win the Table Tennis Championship at Bailieboro Parish Hall. Team consisted of Bill Mackeral Secretary E Ellis Eric Craig K Haddock J Owens Rev George and Mrs Olive Millar George Fairbrother. The Vance Cup was presented to the captain of the winning Cavan team Rev GA Millar by Rev AJ Nelson Bailieboro.
Brendan Bowyer of the /Royal Showband will top the bill at this week’s charity concert in the Town Hall. A presentation of a silver inscribed tray will be presented to Brendan who is making only his second visit to the Town Hall having playd there with the Royal Showband at the first Post Office annual dance in 1958. A bouquet of flowers will be presented to his wife Stella nee Brennan a native of Galway. There will be a full supporting programme booking at Sullivan’s Sweet Shop with tickets 6/- 4/- and 2/6.
Welcome return of Cavan Dramatic Society as they stage Maurice McLoughlin’s ‘Brush with the body’ at Cavan’s Town Hall. Booking at Betty Hickey’s opposite the Poor Clare Convent. The Producer is Michael Wall who has worked in the Abbey Theatre in Dublin.
The very popular well known Sean McPhillips is off to Cyprus on Unites Nations service. Sean is attached to Cavan FCA Military Barrack and is on his third tour of duty in Cyprus.
The residence of PN and Dorothy Smith in Farnham Street is sold to Brendan and Kathleen Murray as an investment property for £5,600. Sean Kelly acted for the purchasers while Jack F Binchey had carriage of sale while Brian Murphy of Murphy/Quinn and Company 89 Main Street were the Auctioneers.
Kevin Ginnity sells his residence at 5 Farnham Road for £3,500 to PJ Owens Solicitor Cootehill and again Brain Murphy was the auctioneer.
Brilliant angler TA McCann wins the Kilroy Cup open competition at Lough Sheelin for the 3rd time with two brown trout weighing 7 lbs 11 ½ ozs 2nd was Brue Mohan and 3rd Norman Cinnamond from the home club with two fish weighing 4 lbs 11 ozs . Fifty seven rods competed only nine fish in all were caught.
April 5th 1968 The famous concert comedian Frank Lynott a native of Manorhamilton is promoted to Bank Manager Ulster Bank Kilnaleck. He served in College Green Dublin Glenamaddy Cootehill Clones Castlewellan Newcastle county Down . He is closely associated with the Pavilion pantomime in Cavan where he played the comic role opposite the great MJ ‘Sonny’ Magee. He later starred in the Frolics in Ballyjamesduff. Frank is son of Mr and Mrs James Lynott Manorhamilton and is married to Colette nee Soden Ballyjamesduff and they have two sons and two daughters.
Rev B Kieran Superior of the Sacred Heart College Tanagh Cootehill will give the exhibition of slides at this week’s meeting of the Photographic Society in the Farnham Hotel.
Cavan Branch National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 1968 Chairman Brother Ultan Vive Chair Bob Henderson MPSI Treasurer Mrs Drury Secretary Doreen Lord and Veterinary Adviser Sean O Reilly MRCVSI.
Cavan Golf Club Free Sub Michel Dolan (21) 67 nett 2nd Frank Lyons (16) 67 nett.
“Used and antique furniture opening Monday 8th April 1968 Smith and McMahon Town Hall Street. Satisfaction guaranteed”
April 12th 1968 Iris Richmond Tullymongan House and Principal Drung Number 2 school is pictured with her star pupil Mary Poyntz the outright winner of the school’s all Ireland knitting competition. Pictured are her father George Poyntz Iris Richmond NT Ross Armstrong Sunbeam Wolsey Knitting Wools who presented the cup.
Pat McGeegan ‘McGuigan from the Diamond Monaghan finishes fourth in the biggest Eurovision contest to date from the Royal Albert Hall London before a TV audience of over 200 million Pat who suffered from laryngitis all week sang his heart out to finish a very creditable 4th with the big band ballad ‘Chance of A Lifetime’. Pat is a member of the ‘Skyrockets Showband from Enniskillen. Pat was given an enthusiastic reception led by the Monaghan Dublin Association at Dublin Airport.
Pictured is Corporal John O Reilly Military Barracks Cavan with his 7 lbs 2 ozs brown trout which he caught while spinning at Killykeen with a ‘Lame Minnow’ bait.
Death of Edward Joseph ‘Eddie’ Flood Castle Street Roscommon and late of Abbey Street Cavan. Eddie was the leading taxi service in Cavan for many years and he had a fleet of cars very much in demand for weddings and funerals where his brother Bernard assisted by nephew Jimmy Meehan was by far the biggest undertaker in county Cavan. Eddie was a leading horseman and rode out with the Cavan Harriers as well as being involved in the organization of the Point to Point races at Killymooney and the show jumping at Cavan Show. He was one of the first men in Cavan to own his own motor car and always kept his fleet in pristine condition. Among his employees was the ever loyal Paddy Kelly Breffni Park. Some years ago his wife and himself decided to retire to Roscommon the birthplace of his wife. He is survived by his wife Essie and sister Agnes ‘Aunt Aggie’ Maguire Bridge Street nephews nieces relatives and many friends both in Cavan and Roscommon. Funeral from the Sacred Heart Church Roscommon to Camross cemetery.
Danny O Kelly Post Office Cavan is the new Captain at County Cavan Golf Club succeeding his good friend Brendan Jenkins who held the position during the 1967 season.
New young faces on the Cavan Junior team to play Fermanagh at Breffni Park. Paddy Lyons Drumalee Oliver Galligan Cavan Gaels Jim Stafford Killinkere M Reilly Killeshandra M Smith Castlerahan D Cahill Castlerahan Michael Cusack Crosserlough Fergus McCauley Drumalee J Fay Castlerahan John Dwyer Castlerahan Declan Coyle Mountnuggent Cormac Cahill Cross B Brady Kill Tommy Galligan Killeshandra and P Keoghan Bailieboro. Subs Hughie McInerney Redhills Hughie Newman Ballyhaise and J Smith.
Mrs T Marron widow of Michael Earlsvale Road sells her residence at Earlsvale Road to Brendan and Kathleen Young. PJ O Reilly was auctioneer and John V Kelly Solicitor had carriage.
Amazing turn around in the fortunes of Cavan town talent groups as none of them qualify for the finals of the Tops of Breffni at Cavan’s Town Hall. Tulsk Elphin county Roscommon will take on the formidable Derrylin in the Rural final while Kingscourt will take on the very talented favourites Oldcastle in the Urban final. The trophies for this year’s contest are sponsored by the directors of the Anglo Celt.
Cavan Dramatic Society’s ‘Brush with a Body’ is well received by a capacity enthusiastic audience at the Town Hall. Cast Pictured are Paddy Murray Anne Cullivan Ann Fahy Sheila McGinnity Catherine Cullivan Norman Dingle Jim Rock Jim Lawlor Teresa Mongey Barry Cullen Mary Glavey and Michael Walsh Producer.
There were six tables in play at Cavan Bridge Club with winners N/S Ann McEneaney and Ann Kelly best gross Jin Hearn and Nell Arnold E/W Jim Burke and Father Thomas Woods best gross Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
Cavan Invalid Lourdes fund announce their annual sweep on the Galway Plate in aid of sending pilgrims on the Meath/Oblate Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Ticket from Nellie Gargan ‘Ritz Bar’ and Father PJ McManus the Presbytery Cavan. Masses offered in Lourdes for al benefactors.
April 19th 1968 Rev James Brady Loughduff is ordained priest at Saint Patrick’s College Kiltegan by the Bishop of Kildare and Loughlin Doctor Lennon and celebrated his first Mass in Loughduff Church on Monday evening where he is pictured with his sister Veronica Sharkey and brother Danny. He is a brother of the famous Phil ‘Gunner’ Brady and won a county senior championship medal with his two brothers Danny and John beating Bailieboro in a replay in 1963.
Cavan Urban District Council strike a rate of 72/- in the £ an increase of 6/5 on last year’s rate. The estimate includes a sun of £640 for property purchase to build a road between Farnham Street and Church Street. The Manager Dermot McCarty tells the Council that he has had an unusual amount of enquires for the purchase of sites for building of new private houses in the town.
Cavan Bridge Club win the county Cavan team of four championship and will represent the county at the team of four finals in Athlone later in the year. Cavan team Kathleen Sullivan Dermot Morgan Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey.
Dr FPE ‘Darragh’ Smith (10) wins the White Star prize donated by Seamus Caffrey with a score of 65 nett at County Cavan Golf Club. His son Nicky playing off 8 was second with a score of 66 nett. Forty players took part.
Cavan will play Mayo in the final of the 1967 Ground’s Tournament at Croke Park on May 12th 1968 and the winners will also win a place in the Wembley final against Meath at Whit.
Death of James Cusack late of Carrickacromin Tunnyduff. He is survived by his wife son and daughter. Funeral from the Cathedral to West Knockbride cemetery.
Over the Easter period from Good Friday to Easter Tuesday six patients were treated at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital for minor injuries all incurred at the Ulster Fleadh in Cootehill at which over 25,000 people were in attendance.
Father Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College is the celebrant of the Good Friday Service in the Cathedral wt which Bishop Austin Quinn presided. The deacon was Father Benny Maguire and the sub deacon Father Dan Gallogly Saint Patrick’s College. The lessons were read by Peter McGinnity Anselem Lovett while the Passion was read by Fathers James Carroll Torlac O’Reilly Sean Brady and ABC McGrath who also played the organ and conducted the Cathedral Choir. At the Easter Vigil cousins Charlie Gorman Main Street and Hughie Sheridan Drumalee Declan Murray and Hubert Conaty read the Lessons. Bishop Quinn was the main celebrant. Blessing of the new fire paschal candle baptismal promises litanies blessing of baptismal font was conducted by Father John Maguire. Father ABC McGrath and the Cathedral Choir rendered the sacred music.
Geraldine Whelan aged 4 ½ daughter of the well known Gerry and Mrs Whelan Cootehill was the youngest competitor on her accordion at the most successful Ulster Fleadh in Cootehill.
April 26th 1968 Charlie Haughey the new Minister for Finance presents his first Budget putting two pence on cigarettes and one penny on the pint of beer and stout. Measures are being introduced to control the activities of Banks within the State while a total review of payment of tax by the self employed professionals is to be undertaken. A new system too is being prepared to pay higher family allowances.
Patrick ‘Packy’ McGovern Pullamore is acquitted of the charge of careless driving of a motor car at Cara Street Clones when the owner of the nearby pub came forward to give evidence saying that the dead unnamed man fell under Mr McGovern’s car and was in a state of absolute and total intoxication being a danger to himself and others. Justice Sam Sham on hearing the evidence that the man fell under the car and Packy McGovern could do nothing to avoid the accident. Dismissed the charge. George V Maloney Junior represented the defendant.
Cavan Minor Panel 1968 Paddy Blessing Edward English PJ Dunne John Galligan Brain Lee Tony Dunne John McNamara Martin Fitzpatrick Pat Geoghegan Maurice Brady Phil Wray Micheal Galligan Noel Smith Thomas Sheridan Jimmy Browne Billy Allen JJ Lee John Brady Jimmy Galligan Martin McCullough and Tommy Smith.
Death of Mary Mulcahy old popular resident 26 Emmett Place. Extremely popular she was known for her immense charity and decency particularly to those less well off in society. Hers was one of the last houses in the town to decorate her door and lintel to welcome the Queen of the May on May Day. She is survived by her husband James sons Patrick ‘Dick’ Jimmy and Joe and three daughters Margaret Minnie and Kathleen. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Death of Patrick Smith in London. He was brother of the late Matt and John Smith Cavan and Drumcrave and for many years his parents ran a grocery and public house at 59 Main Street (Veale’s Chemist’s ). All of the family were deeply involved in the struggle for Independence which was quite opposite to the general traders in the town who favored the status quo and the Establishment. During the Civil War they were deeply entrenched on the Republican side and several members of the family spent time in jail for their political beliefs and convictions. Patrick is survived by his wife sons daughters brother John and sisters Mrs B Scott Moynehall and Nora Reilly Drumcrave. Funeral took place in London.
The Harlmatic male voice choir from London will give a recital in Loreto College sponsored by Cavan ICA.
Five and half tables in play at Cavan Bridge Club N/S N Fallon and K Brady E/W Jim Burke and Aidan Leahy.
Outside broadcast cameras at McCarren’s factory to record a programme for ‘On the Land ‘ on RTE.
May 3rd 1968 John Joseph Sheridan Creamery Manager Shantully Crossdoney is granted a license for his premises at Shantully Crossdoney in which he will sell intoxicating drink by Judge PN Ryan at Cavan District Court.. He extinguished two licenses in Cork city to obtain the license and the village of Crossdoney will have a public house again after and absence of 96 years.
Thomas McGurk building contractor Ballyjamesduff commence excavation work for the erection of 20 houses at Fairview Cavan for Cavan UDC at a cost of £54,000.
Lt Percy Gilchreest a native of Kilnaleck is commissioned 2nd Lt officer FCA and Platoon commander of 8th Battalion Cavan town. He is a well known gaelic footballer with Crosserlough GFC.
Rumors abound that Pope Paul VI is contemplating retirement. Cardinal Conway on his return from the six day meeting of the Liturgical Committee in Rome said that there was no truth whatever in the rumor.
Frank O Keeffe foreman for the erection of the new ultra modern Scout Hall at Coleman Road is appealing to able tradesmen and craftsmen in the area to give a voluntary hand in the erection of this badly needed facility. There will be ten spacious rooms adjoining a large central recreation hall. Donations can be sent to Father Torlac O’ Reilly Saint Patrick’s College Mel Doherty Coleman Road or any member of the committee.
Death of the very well known highly popular and deeply respected Henry Gaffney a native of the town in Youghal county Cork at the age of 46. He served with the Army during the Emergency of 1939-1945 and was later transferred to Dublin. where he was attached to the Army School of Music. After 21 years service he retired to Youghal and is survived by his wife and large family.
Cavan Bridge Club bid farewell to one of their most distinguished founding members as they present Nell Arnold wife of the late Cyril Arnold MRCVSI with an inscribed silver tray to mark her retirement to live with her family in Dublin. Cavan Bridge N/S Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan E/W Miss Fallon and Kay Henry.
Gaelic League Cavan in association with Loreto College Cavan host All Ireland concert and drama in the Town Hall with Virginia Dramatic Society staging a one act drama in Irish by Douglas Hyde entitled ‘An Posadh’. Loreto with their choir of over 78 voices join with Poor Clare Secondary and Cavan De La Salle to entertain a capacity attendance with business being conducted in Irish and English. Among the musicians giving enjoyable solo items was Paddy McEntee and Maura McNally Cullies cemetery . The compeer was Seamus De Faoite.
John Charles Lord Legaland Crossdoney achieves the best price at Cavan Livestock Mart with his beef cow fetching £100 and weighing in at 13 cwt 2 quarters and 14 lbs. Trade is just beginning to pick up again after the enforced closure and animal restrictions imposed due to the Foot and Mouth.
Tops of Breffni 1968 Winners of Urban Oldcastle runner up Kingscourt. Best show rural Tulsk Elphin County Roscommon. Best Male actor Dessie Maguire Abbey Cavan Best Male rural Father Johnny Cusack Bunnoe. Best female urban Una McGovern Saint Felim’s Cavan best female rural Maureen O Brien Kilnaleck. Outstanding performer Valerie McManus Derrylin. Best topical sketch Patsy Sherlock and B O Reilly Kingscourt. Best Compeer Peter Martin Carrickmacross. Best Sketch Oldcastle.
May 10th 1968 Loreto College win the first European School’s Day sponsored by the Department of Education in Dublin with their impressive post card collection. They will now represent Ireland in the European finals in Strasbourg later in the Summer. Pictured are Mary McDonagh Anne Sheridan Marie O Mahony Catherine O Reilly Rosemary Fox and Fiona. Smith.
Doctor Ton Farrelly Lisdarn is donating a trophy for open competition at County Cavan Golf Club for golfers 5-12 handicap over 18 holes stroke.
Cavan Lawn Tennis Club 1968 President Rev GCA Millar Vice President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Secretary and Treasurer George Fairbrother. Committee Sheila Cosgrove Mrs Owen Mrs Bulmer Hilda Fairbrother Cecil Tilson Dermot Burke P Mohan and Ken Ruddock. New members very welcome phone George at Cavan 47 or 225. The famous Cavan Open competition will take place from the 15th to 20th July 1968.
Death of Anna Elizabeth Smyth Aranmore House at the age of 87. She was a sister in law of the Venerable Archdeacon Shire and is survived by her sister. Rev George Millar BA Canon RE Trenier Cootehill and Rev John Anderson MA Royal School officiated at the well attended funeral service in Saint John’s Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery Dublin Road.
Seamus De Faoite representing Cavan at the three day Gaelic League Ard Fheis in Abbeyfeale swings the vote in favour of Cavan town staging this prestigious event celebrating Irish dance song and culture in May 1969.
Photographic Society Chairman Matt Connolly MPSI Vice Chairman Violet Cole Secretary Bob Henderson MPSI Assistant Secretary Donal Bradfield and Treasurer Kevin Kilduff.
May 17th 1968 Death of Father James Joseph Dolan Adm Cavan after a long illness at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Cavan.
Hubert Duffy playing off 5 and shooting 72 nett wins the first playing of the PA Farrelly Scratch Cup at County Cavan Golf Club. Jim Burke was runner up. John Lennon had the best nett score while P Reilly was runner up, The prizes were presented by Mrs Bridie Farrelly wife of Dr Tony Farrelly the sponsor for handicaps from 5-12. There were 53 entries from all over Ireland. Hubert Duffy is son of Paddy ’Birdie’ and Mrs Duffy Owen Roe Cavan is a member of Royal Dublin Golf Club and is an Architect in Dublin.
Death of John Gorman Acres Cavan at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Cavan. He is survived by his brother relatives and many friends. Funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Felim’s cemetery Ballinagh.
Cavan Garage’s beat a plucky Barmen side in the Harp Lager Inter Firms competition at Breffni Park 0-10 to 0-7. Garages powered by Gabriel Kelly Steve Duggan and Tom Lynch were much the better team and but for the outstanding display of Gerry McKiernan county minor in the Barmen goals would have scored a much more decisive victory. Scorers for the Garage’s Philip Murray 0-3 Steve Duggan 0-2 Oliver Conaty 0-2 Michael Cusack and Gerry Walsh 0-1 each. Barmen Eamonn Reilly 0-3 Donie Fay 0-2 Terry Smith and Jimmy Browne 0-1 each.
County Cavan Golf Club remains closed all day Thursday and all competitions are suspended as a mark of respect to the late Father James J Dolan whose death has been announced.
Death of the very popular Father James J Dolan after a long tedious illness at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Cavan. Native of Killynaff Templeport son of Thomas and Mary Anne Dolan nee Brady. Educated at Templeport National School Saint Patrick’ College Cavan and Salamanca where he was ordained priest on the 14th July 1935. Served in Leeds Yorkshire from 1935 until he was recalled to fill the post as Diocesan Examiner Diocese of Kilmore in 1942. He was appointed Curate in Arva in 1950. In 1956 he was appointed curate in Cavan town and in 1958 he was appointed by Bishop Austin Quinn Adm of the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan where he served until his untimely death on the 14th May 1968. All his life he was plagued by a bad chest and was educated for the priesthood in Spain. He was an outstanding footballer and played on the McRory team in Saint Pat’s and was a regular on the Templeport team .He was a great supporter of the Cavan team. He had a very direct manner which belied a very human decent man. He was from the outset determined to provide Cavan with a suitable recreation facilities and to this end bought the very impressive ‘Tower Hamlet’ from the McDonald family who had in turn purchased the property from Doctor Clarke. A hall to accommodate over 700 people was designed by Philip Cullivan and had the support of a hard working committee. There were severe calls on the Parish finances and schools including the new Poor Clare Convent School and Corlurgan which was burnt down had to be paid and completed as well as updating and refurbishing the other schools churches and amenities in the Parish. In the end the drive to develop Tower Hamlet lost ground and the site was later sold to Cavan Urban Council who in turn many years later sold it to the Board of Works for development as a Garda Barracks. Saint Augustine’s Hall was developed on the site of the old Presbytery but because of the layout had very limited use and success. Father Dolan was to the fore in fundraising during his 12 years in Cavan and was the instigator of the ‘Cavan At Home Week’ Annual sale of work and crafts on the first Saturday of December each year. He was President of Cavan Drama Festival and was a great enthusiastic supporter of the amateur drama movement. He later was in the forefront of organizing the Tops of Breffni. Man of great integrity and discipline he set high standards and expected those with whom he associated to reciprocate. There was over 200 clergy in the Cathedral where the Bishop Austin Quinn presided. The cortege was accompanied from Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn by thousands of parishioners with the Boy Scouts forming a guard of honour walking on both sides of the hearse. Hundreds more met the funeral at the Cathedral with the bell ringing out in salute to the dead Adm. Members of the Garda carried the coffin through a guard of honour made up of members of the Gardai lined up on the steps of the Cathedral. At the main door relatives of Father Dolan then carried the coffin into the Cathedral and Sanctuary where it was received by Bishop Austin Quinn and placed on a catafalque before the High Altar. Bishop Quinn then recited a decade of the rosary to conclude the removal ceremonies. Rev J Canon Donohoe PP Ballintemple was the chief celebrant of Office and Solemn High Mass at which Bishop Quinn presided. The deacon was Father John Maguire DI while the sub deacon was Father PJ McManus with Father PJ Gargan MC. Fathers ABC McGrath and Torlac O Reilly were the chanters with the Cathedral Choir singing the solemn church laments. Among the attendance were all the societies and organizations attacked to the Cathedral Red Cross Irish Nurses and religious. Among the distinguished guests were Rev John Anderson Headmaster MA Royal School Rev WJ Fletcher representing the Presbyterian community Olive Millar represented her husband GA Millar BA who was absent due to another engagement. The children of the Parish were there in their numbers having been granted two days off school Father Dolan became the first Adm in this century to be buried in the Cathedral ground adjacent to the Cathedral front door pm a beautiful sunny May day. He is survived by his brother Peter Ballyconnell sister in law Mary and nephew Joseph. Cavan Golf Club closes as a mark of respect while all businesses in the town ceased trading during the funeral and the Cavan V Fermanagh Ulster Minor League match was postponed as a mark of respect. Father PJ Gargan celebrated a children’s Mass for Father Dolan in the Cathedral on Thursday morning at which all schools in the Parish were in attendance.
Sodality of Our Lady meet with Sergeant Peter Coogan Chairman to discuss ways and means of providing suitable housing for the many itinerants in the area. A further meeting is planned in the near future.
Father S Gallagher a native of Donegal is on holiday with his relative Mrs Edward ‘Bates’ McEvoy in College Street. He is on the mission fields in Nigeria for the last 11 years.
Charlie McCaffrey Peter McCaffrey Paddy ‘Bap’ Graham Charlie Kavanagh and Peter McCaffrey catch 30 pike in two days weighing from 1 to 16 lbs. The heaviest fish was landed by Paddy Graham 20 Tullac Mongan.
Cavan Fair is back in business with excellent supply and good prices. Yearlings £40-45 three year olds £75-85 white head calves £20-26. Working horses £60-70 knackers £70-80 donkeys £15-25 and ponies £35-45. Cabbage plants fetched 6/- bundle or 10/- for 100.
“Conlon’s Antique furniture opening to day Friday 17th May 1968 at College Street ‘The Corner Shop’ opposite Smith’s Garage Phone 355. Prop Frank Conlon.
Scholarships to Saint Patrick’s College are won by Declan Murray ‘Ardkeen’ Keadue Cavan Seamus Bradley Townparks Ballyhaise and Hubert Cusack Saint Phelim’s Place.
Mrs E Collins Drumahurk Butlersbridge sells her 17 acre farm to TJ Donnolly Deggan Butlersbridge for £3,325 and her four acre holding at Derragarra to Jimmy Halliday for £750. TJ Fitzpatrick Solicitor had carriage while Eddie O Gorman Main Street was the auctioneer.
May 24th 1968 George Pratt well known Cavan Shamrock’s centre forward from Tonneymore is sentenced to five months in jail for driving a car at Main Street Killeshandra without insurance at Arva District Court. It was stated that George continually flouted purchasing insurance for his vehicle. Judge JJ Dolan sentenced George who was neither present or represented and was fined a further £25.. It is believed that Mr Pratt will appeal the sentence to the next sitting of the Court.
Paddy O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Council makes a presentation to JP Mansfield County Engineer in Cavan since 1949 who is retiring and moving with his family to live in Dublin. Jim is a native of Golden county Tipperary and leading member of Cavan Bridge Club and Cavan Golf Club. He was formerly Assistant County Engineer in Donegal and Offaly from 1930-1945 and came to Cavan in April 1949 as County Engineer. He graduated from UCD in 1924 with a BE BSc and HDip. Pictured are JP Mansfield retiring County Engineer Paddy O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Council A Flanagan BE Bailieboro and Dermot McCarthy County Manager.
John Smallhorne CIE Checker Coleman Road Cavan is awarded £1,828 and costs by the High Court in Dublin against Nora Hill NT Stragella arising out of an accident when the car in which his 21 year old son Patrick struck a bank and crashed causing death to Patrick in July 1966. The car was driven by Mrs Hill’s son Joseph Hill same address. The jury accessed damages at £828 with costs but Justice Butler added on £1,000 for mental distress caused by the shock of the death of their only child. He instructed that £968 be paid to John Smallhorne and £864 to his wife together with all costs incurred. TF O Higgins SC D Finlay SC and D Lynch instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor appeared for the Smallhornes while N Peart SC TB Hannon SC and RD Humphries instructed by George Maloney was for Mrs Nora Hill NT.
Over 1,500 children take part in the Cavan Liturgical Festival in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. The celebrant of the Solemn Liturgical High Mass was Bishop Austin Quinn with Fathers PJ McManus deacon John Maguire DI sub deacon and PJ Gargan MC. Lessons were read by Father Thomas Woods CC Castletara and Gerry Lovett Headmaster of the Technical School. Auditions were later held in the Poor Clare Convent at which Father Austin Eustace organist Dungannon was the examiner.
Cavan are beaten comprehensively by Mayo 1-10 to 1-7 in the Ground’s Tournament Final at Croke Park. Mayo over ran Cavan in the last quarter with some brilliant football in which Joe Corcoran was very prominent. Cavan led by 1-4 to 0-3 at half time and after that the Cavan supporters in the disappoint attendance of 8,000 had little to cheer about. John Joe O Reilly Phil Murray and Jimmy O Donnell were the only forwards to shine for Cavan midfield broke about even while the Cavan defence were generally sound. Cavan Paddy Lyons Gabriel Kelly Brendan Donohoe Tony Morris Brendan Murtagh Andy McCabe Peter Pritchard Tom Lynch Ray Carolan Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Philip Murray Garret O Reilly and Charlie Gallagher. Sub Enda McGowan for Tony Morris.
Cavan Gaels travel to Ballymachugh to take on the locals in the final of the Minor Divisional League.
Cavan Ladie’s Red Cross win the county Cavan Championship and will represent Cavan in the Area Finals. Pictured with the McCann Cup are team members Betty Breslin Una Healy Mairin Goldrick team leader Laura Breslin and Eleanor Fay.
Parents and friends invited to Saint Augustine’s Hall to witness Bishop Austin Quinn preside at the investiture of a record 35 boy scouts for the 2nd Cavan CBSI Troop.
May 31st 1968 Tommy Monaghan son of Eugene and May Monaghan Upper Main Street Cavan is ordained a priest by Archbishop Charles McQuaid of Dublin at Holy Cross College Clonliffe Dublin. Father Tommy well known Cavan Gael’s footballer will minister in the Arch Diocese of Dublin.
“Pedigree and Clonmel prams folders carrycots playpens and nursery furniture. Easy payments arranged . Smyth’s Radio Electrical Television 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88”
Death of the well known highly popular Annie McEntee at the age of 80 at the residence of her daughter Mrs Anna Conlon Killynebber House Cavan on May 29th 1968. She was a naïve of Lavey and was married to the famous Andy McEntee Sport’s Editor of the Anglo Celt for a record 68 years. They operated a pub named the Breifne Bar at 57 Main Street where they were also the leading Newsagency in Cavan delivering by hand the morning paper to hundreds of households in the town. Her husband Andy died in 1954 and two years later Annie decided to sell the premises and retire to live with her only daughter Anna Conlon at Killynebber House. During her time in business she was a legend quiet discreet manner she was decent charitable and very prayerful and respectful to all. She was extremely generous to the poor and destitute of the nearby Half Acre where people were literally starving in the days before the Welfare State. She is survived by her sons James Andy Cavan Hugh P Galway Kevin London and one daughter Anna Conlon Cavan. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of a living saint Mary Anny O Reilly 75 Church Street at the Convent Chapel at the age4 of 67 while attending the early morning Mass which was her habit before going on to the Cathedral for the eight o clock morning Mass. She was a member of the famous Ronaghan family who carried on a lucrative butcher’s shop opposite Bridge Street Corner and who kept their stock in nearby farms including Tierquin Park. Mary Ann later married John ‘Slither’ Reilly and they operated a very successful licensed trade at the corner of Bridge Street and Kelly’s Terrace now McGinnity’s . So successful was the business that they built up a huge property portfolio consisting of houses and land which was known as the ‘Reilly Estate’. After the death of her husband at a very early age she sold the pub to John Moore father of Father Jack Moore. Mary Ann was a most friendly decent character who loved to meet neighbours and old friends for protracted conversations carried on with great gusto enthusiasm and on every topic under the sun. She was a great woman to pray for the sick underprivileged and those in need both at home and abroad. She attended the two early Masses for many years and was a pivotal figure n the religious and social life of the town. She is survived by her two sons Paddy in Australia John Joe Cavan daughters Mollie and Sheila Crotty grandchildren sisters Sally O Rourke and Betty Greene both Cavan .There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery with Father PJ Gargan officiating.
Social and presentation being organized for recently ordained Father Tommy Monaghan in Saint Augustine’s Hall by Cavan CBSI of which the new priest has been a member of for the last fifteen years.
Sean McManus proprietor of the Central Café who are now serving continental dishes to order has just made a record breaking appearance in cabaret at the famous ‘Trocadero’ night club in Belfast.
Cavan Tidy Towns Chairman Eugene Lynch Secretary Dermot Burke Assistant Secretary Michael Wall Treasurer Michael Drysdale.
June 7th 1968 World is shocked by the brutal slaying of Senator Robert Kennedy as he contested the Democratic Primary in California. He was shot as he made his way out the back of a Los Angeles Hotel where he had just addressed a meeting of delegates. A 24 year old Jordanian Arab was later charged with the 42 year old Senators murder just five years after the assassination of his brother President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. There was a Cavan/ Galway connection in the story as Father Laurence Joy who administered the Last Rites of the Church to the dying Senator is brother of Cecilia Walsh a teacher in the local Technical School.
Over 100,000 attend the three day Fleadh Cheoil extravaganza in Clones in glorious weather conditions. Campers laid down their ten with or without permission on many of the surrounding hills overlooking the town while some overcome by tiredness and exhaustion just lay in doorways and there slept off the excesses of the day. Although there were several arrests the festival passed off without major incident with the worst injured or ill ferried to Monaghan and Cavan Surgical Hospital but nobody was detained overnight in Cavan. Over 50,000 attended on Saturday which was a glorious day of music song and high spirits. The Fleadh was officially opened by the President of Comalthas Ceolteoiri Eireann Leabras O Murchu . Local Committee Chairman Eamonn Fitzpatrick Publicity Officer Patrick O Kane Treasurer Frank Fitzpatrick from Belturbet county Cavan Accommodation Officers Patrick O Flaherty Brian Curran and Noel Green. Secretary Martin McCabe.
First anniversary sale at McIntyre Brothers in Abbey Street Phone 401. Fifty yards from Bus Depot and 60 yards from Bridge Street. Carpets we buy by the mile to sell by the yard. House furnishers floor covering specialists.
Death of Catherine Gough Cathedral Road at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was sister of James Gough late Publican Church Street and aunt of Hugh and Ita Gough Church Street. She spent many years in America before returning home buying a property on Cathedral Road
Month’s Mind Office and Requiem Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patr4ick and Felim for Joseph J Dolan Adm Cavan on Monday 10th June at 11:30 am.
Frank Brady is the Senior all round athletic champion at Saint Patrick’s College Sports in the College grounds. Winning the 440 yard and mile with Adge King winning the 880 yards Junior 220 yards S Brady Senior 100 yards P McGinley and Junior 100 yards Niall Murray. The all round junior champion was S Brady.
Kilmore Badminton team win the double of Cavan and Kells League Champions for 1968. The trophies were presented by Frank Cinnamond member of the Irish Badminton Association at a function in Crover House Hotel. Pictured are Mrs Wilson Mrs Morrow Mrs Turkington Mrs Gordon Captain Cecil Gilpin John Lyndsey Jim Lord Gerry Graham and Mrs Armstrong.
Father Jack Moore who is based in London returns home to Cavan to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of his ordination in the Poor Clare Convent Chapel where he celebrated Mass. There was a capacity attendance of friends and well wishers with Peter McGinnity serving the Mass. McGinnity’s bought the licensed premises in Kelly’s Terrace where Father Jack was born and reared in 1944 when John McGinnity returned from England with his new wife Josephine
Death of Cecil Tilson after a short illness borne with courage and fortitude. Cecil worked as a Law Clerk in Allen and Halpin during the day and at night he did the night shift in the family shop in Bridge Street which was owned for generations by his wife’s family the Quinlan’s. Cecil fought in the First World War and after returning from the bloody conflict Cecil set up the Ex Service Men’s Welfare Society in Cavan which included the erection of the famous Hut premises in Farnham Street which contained two world class billiard/snooker tables and was fully licensed. All applications for British Government funding were channeled through Cecil and he was meticulous in his representation and acquisition of the benefits and finance Over 400 young men and boys from Cavan town fought in World War 1 and after they returned home they were not forgotten by the British authorities despite a phony propaganda war by successive Irish Governments to discredit these real heroes of world order and democracy. Cecil was a gifted conversationalist being an authority on every subject under the sun. He was extremely popular and very decent and charitable. His annual holiday was always spent in Bundoran in July and Cecil made the best of the weather hail rain or snow. There was a capacity attendance at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church with all classes and creeds in attendance. Burial took place in the New cemetery. Cecil Tilson is survived by his wife Edith two sons and one daughter.
Meeting to form Tenant’s Association in the Ulst4er Arms Hotel.
Death of Elizabeth Marron at the residence of her brother Felix Gaffney Legaginny. She was widow of the late Patrick Marron Wesley Street. Funeral from Saint Michael’s Church Potahee to the adjoining cemetery.
Due to changes in the health structures the long established Jubilee Nurse in Cavan town is to be discontinued with the functions of the office now taken over by Cavan County Council. The Jubilee Nurse called to families in the home for the delivery and after care of babies. She also attended to people who were sick at home or convalescing after a period in Hospital. She worked from morning to night seven days a week. There were 80 associations in Ireland and the organization received no direct grants from the state but was funded by voluntary subscription mainly door to door collections and church gate collections. It was founded in London on the 50th Anniversary of Queen Victoria’s coronation in 1887. Meeting in Town Hall to wind up the affairs of the Jubilee Nurse in Cavan town next week.
George Best among the scorers as Manchester United become the first English team to win the European Cup at Wembley Stadium beating Benfica 4-1 in extra time. The game finished in high drama with Eusebio having the chance of the night to win the cup for Benfica but he shot tamely straight at Alex Stepney in the United goal to leave the full time score 1-1 with extra time then needed. Sensing the let off George Best who was strangely ineffective all evening burst on the scene from the kick off and dribbled the whole length of the pitch to waltz around the Benefic keeper and give United the lead once again. Charlton who was United’s man of the match scored from an impossible angle with 19 year old Brain Kidd scoring United’s fourth and final goal before Bill Foulkes Captain of Manchester United and another hero on the night climbed the steps to the Royal Box to claim England and United’s first European Cup to the delight of the 100,000 crowd and millions watching throughout the world Matt Busby their legendary Manager and with Foulkes and Bobby Charlton a survivor of the Munich Air Disaster of February 1958 joined in the unbridled joy and celebrations.
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The 1968 European Cup Final was the 13th European Cup Final and the culmination of the 1967–68 European Cup, a club football tournament for the champions of European leagues. The match was held at Wembley Stadium, London, on 29 May 1968, between Manchester United of England and Benfica of Portugal. United beat the Portuguese champions 4–1 after extra time.
The first half passed without incident, but, eight minutes into the second half, Bobby Charlton opened the scoring for Manchester United with a rare headed goal. However, the lead only lasted for 22 minutes before Jaime Graça scored for Benfica. The score remained at 1–1 until the end of normal time, forcing the match into extra time, but it might not have ended that way had Alex Stepney not made a crucial save when one-on-one with Eusébio.
The temperature was clearly playing a part in the players' fitness, and Benefica’s players were clearly flagging when George Best put United in the lead again three minutes into extra time. Picking up the ball 25 yards from goal after the Benfica players failed to deal with Stepney's long kick downfield, Best broke into the penalty area and dribbled round the goalkeeper and rolled the ball into an empty net. Brian Kidd, who was celebrating his 19th birthday, added United's third a minute later, before Charlton rounded off the scoring before 100 minutes had been played.
United were without their high scoring forward Denis Law, who was sidelined with a knee injury and watched the match on television while in hospital.[1]
United's win meant that they became the first English team to win the European Cup, just a year after Celtic had become the first British team to do so. The win also marked the culmination of Manchester United's ten years of rebuilding after the 1958 Munich air disaster, in which eight players had been killed and manager Matt Busby had been left fighting for his life. Captain Bobby Charlton and Bill Foulkes who had both survived the crash played in the game.
June 14th 1968 Onslow Bredin is pictured with the heaviest brown trout caught on Lough Sheelin this year. Onslow who is Chairman of Cavan Angler’s Club caught the 6 lbs 8 ½ oz fish on a spent gnat on a glorious sunny day on Sheelin where he was accompanied by his son HP.
Only 2.40 inches of rain fall in May 1968 as compared to 4.88 in May 1967.
Safety measures discussed at Swellan Lake prompted by the record crowds flocking to the Lake in glorious sunshine. Member of the Red Cross Water Safety Unit has made some startling recommendations including the removal of the famous diving board which was erected by local Technical School master Walter Little Lisdarn in June 1937. They also advise that lifebuoys should be installed in strategic positions signs warning on the depth of the lake at dangerous points near to the shore.
Cavan Vintner’s Association represented at Arthur Guinness outing to Galway. Pictured in the Great Southern Hotel Eyre Square are John McGinnity Chairman Cavan Vintner’s Association Michael Kennedy Guinness Group Sales Phil Gargan Treasurer and Louis Blessing President Ulster Association of Licensed Vintners.
Canon J J O Reilly PP Vicar General Diocese of Kilmore Bailieboro is the chief celebrant of the Month’s Mind Mass for the late Father Joseph J Dolan in the Cathedral. Fathers John Maguire DCI and PJ McManus Cavan were deacon and sub deacon while the MC was Father PJ Gargan Cavan . Father ABC McGrath and Father Torlac O Reilly were chanters while the sacred music was rendered by the Cathedral Choir in charge of Father ABC McGrath. Bishop Austin Quinn presided. The attendance was augmented by the attendance of all schools in the Parish who were on a half day holiday.
Death of the very popular well known farmer Patrick Reilly Rosculligan at the age of 84. He was extremely popular and well known in the area. Pre deceased by his wife some years ago he is survived by nephews and nieces as well as many friends and neighbours. Funeral to Cullies cemetery followed Requiem Mass in the Cathedral.
In the latest tragedy to befall the Kennedy family Senator Robert Kennedy brother of the slain United States President John Fitzgerald Kennedy is shot dead as he leaves a Los Angeles Hotel by the back door through the kitchens stopping to speak to Hotel workers a small Palestinian immigrant named Sirhan Sirhan approached the Senator and fired five shots all of which hit the Senator. Sirhan began to shout “I did it for my country”. Edward Kennedy was rushed to the nearby Good Samaritan Hospital where doctors strived in vain to save his life. The murder of Senator Robert Kennedy comes just two months after the murder of Martin Luther King in Memphis. Senator Kennedy was in the Ambassador Hotel to thank workers after he had been declared the winner of the Democratic Primary and almost certainly ensuring his nomination as the Democratic candidate in the forthcoming American Presidential election. All flags on public buildings in Ireland fly at half mast to honour the late lamented Senator Robert Kennedy who was shot dead in Los Angeles while campaigning for the Democratic nomination for President of the USA. Father ABC McGrath celebrated the Memoriam Mass in the Cathedral at 7:30 pm on Sunday evening. The Cathedral was packed to capacity for the occasion with places reserved for leading local public figures and members of the executive Cavan Courthouse.
Bishop Quinn celebrates the 8 am Mass on Corpus Christi in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with Father ABC celebrating the children’s 10 Mass and Father PJ McManus celebrating the Solemn High Mass at 11:30 pm with Fathers Benny and John Maguire deacon and sub deacon. Father PJ McManus celebrated the 7:30 pm evening Mass after which a procession took place confined to the Church grounds.
Sixteen clerical students on holiday from Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth are helping to build the new Scout Den at Coleman Road. The students are being fed by local families while they are staying at Saint Patrick’s College for the duration of their stay. A Social will be held for them in Saint Augustine’s Hall on Friday night during which a presentation will be made to recently ordained Father Tommy Monaghan who has been a member of the Cavan CBSI Troop for over 15 years. Tickets can be purchased at the Regal or Provider’s .
Tenant’s Association Chairman Henry Quinn Vice Chairman Tommy McKiernan Secretary Seamus Fay 11 Owen Roe Joint Treasurers May Keoghan and Eddie Maguire. Committee will consist of two people from each terrace to be elected at the next meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall.
Meeting to organize the Credit Union in Cavan is addressed by Jim O Crowley Field Officer Credit Union Ireland. Meeting shortly to try to organize a new Cavan Branch of the Credit Union.
Cavan Livestock Market getting over the devastating effect of the Foot and Mouth epidemic in their first year of trading are paying big prices for lots of cattle at their recently re opened Livestock Mart at Railway Road. Lot weighing 9 cwt owned by Abbott Scott fetched £70 each while bullocks belonging to James Smith Laragh made £8-10 .
As is usual the June Fair was the smallest of the year with farmers busily cutting grass and saving hay in the present good spell of weather. Cattle £35-45 two year old £70-85 springers 75-85. Working horses £80-100 donkeys 18-25 for seaside trade in England ponies £50-60. Small supply of bonhams only fetching £7-8. Cabbage plants 5/- per bundle or 8/- per 100.
June 21st 1968 Cavan rejoices as their Red Cross Ladie’s team win the All Ireland title at Rathra House Phoenix Park in Dublin. The magnificent Irish Red Cross Central Council trophy was presented to inspirational team leader Mairin Goldrick at a presentation ceremony in Arus an Uachtarainn by President Eamonn De Velera. Pictured are Una Healy Laura Breslin Tom Goldrick County Cavan Area Director Irish Red Cross Mairin Goldrick team leader with the Central Council Cup Betty Breslin and Eleanor Fay.
Philip Brady Legwee Bridge and Michael Quinn Ballinamore are ordained for the Diocese of Kilmore at a ceremony in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. Both men were educated at Saint Patrick’s College where Father Brady captained the McRory Cup winning team of 1961. They studied for the priesthood at Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth.
Pictured is Vincent McCaul Licensed Vintner Bridge Street with a 9 ½ lb brown trout he caught at Lough Oughter while spinning for pike with a spoon bait. It took the fit bronzed Vincent nearly 20 minutes to land the fish.
Death of Elizabeth Stafford Gartbrattan widow of the late William at the age of 86 after a brief illness at home . There was a very large capacity attendance with all classes and creeds represented at the funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining cemetery.
In contrast to the feeble effort in Cavan huge crowd assemble in Ballinagh for the annual Corpus Christi procession in glorious sunshine through the streets of the town . All premises were decorated with religious pictures and Papal flags and bunting hung from each house. Father Michael Gilbride led the crowd in reciting the rosary and singing hymns while He officiated and imparted Benediction from the temporary altar in the Market Square.
New hurling club catering for Ballyhaise Butlersbridge and Redhills is formed. Chairman John Foley Ballyhaise Agricultural College Vice Chairman Benny Costello Redhills Treasurer Mickey O Reilly Butlersbridge Secretary Austin O Reilly Ballyhaise Reps to County Committee GAA John Foley Benny Costello and Francie O Reilly Butlersbridge.
Two future legends of Irish athletics compete at the County Leitrim Track and Field championships in sun kissed Sean O Heslin Park Ballinamore. Twelve year old Patricia Quinn won the Under 14 325 yards race the under 14 high jump under 16 220 yards. While Eddie Leddy the national School’s Intermediate and Senior champion wins the under 18 880 yards .
Farnham Cup at County Cavan Golf Club Seamus Munnelly beat Mrs Benny Hickey Jim Beirne beat Maura Maloney Eddie Shields beat Dermot Morgan and Bridie Farrelly beat Patrick Shiels. Michael Smith’s Prize Oakvale K Quigley 3 up. O Hanlon Cup Paddy Lyons beat Michael Keane PJ Quinn beat Seamus Munnelly Jack Brady beat Jim Burke Seamus Fox beat Tom McCusker Brendan Harding beat George Parkinson D Bradfield beat Brendan Jenkins and Aidan Conaty beat JP Mansfield.
Mullagh beaten finalist last year turn the tables on the champions Cavan Gaels winning the Minor League final in brilliant style at Breffni Park running out winners more decisively than the final score of 1-12 to 2-6 suggests. Trained by former Cavan All Ireland footballer Mullagh based Solicitor Pat Carolan Mullagh played a brand of football seldom seen at this venue and their display would do credit to any senior team in the county. Mullagh were most dominant in the first half leading at half time by 1-8 to Cavan Gael’s 1-2. Early in the game it was all Mullagh and they scored the first three points but the Gaels although never looking like winners rallied in the second half. F Tynan was easily the man of the match giving a brilliant display of marksmanship scoring seven points and dominating proceedings at centre field. Mullagh N Clarke A Connell P McCabe Paddy McNamee P Smith H Smith F Tynan C Roe M Dunne A Brady M Lynch F Smith and P Tobin. Cavan Gaels Paddy Blessing John McNamara Pat Geoghegan Tony Dunne Martin Fitzpatrick Thomas Sheridan John Galligan M Smith Noel Smith Haulie O Reilly Jimmy Brown Micheal Galligan and Philip Wray. Sub Maurice Brady forPat Geoghegan and Gerry Walsh for Maurice Brady.
Death of one of Cavan’s oldest citizens the very popular Patrick Browne Breffni Terrace at the age of 90 at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He was a veteran of the First World War 1914-1918 . Founder member of Cavan Coursing Club he assisted in the organization of the annual point to point races at Killymooney. He was known for rearing top class greyhounds and Browne’s of Cavan and greyhounds were synonymous. He had runners at the All Ireland coursing championships at Clonmel competing with distinction with the cream of Irish and British dogs. He was a well known popular figure at the greyhound meetings in Clones Navan and Longford where he bred many winners and had an eye for quality. He is survived by his brother Thomas nephews nieces friends and neighbours. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery . Father PJ Gargan officiated.
Barnes McCormack Repatriation Committee 1968. Chairman Willie Mimnagh Vice Chairman Richard Cassidy Secretary Michael Murray Treasurer Benny Little and Charlie Boylan.. General meeting in the Town Hall on June 24th 1968.
Gaelic League historical tour starts from the Library in Farnham Street then on to Saint Mary’s Abbey in Abbey Street then delegates will go by car to Clough Oughter Castle before heading for Kilmore Cathedral on the way home where they will view the famous West Door.. Proceedings in Irish but all are welcome.
PJ Quinn sells his residence on Farnham Road to Vincent O Connor MRCVSI Church Street for £3,875. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn was the auctioneer while Sean Kelly Solicitor had carriage of sale.
June 28th 1968 Sean McCormack ‘San Catherina’ Highfield Road and Walter Little are the star letters in this week’s ‘Free to All’ in the Anglo Celt. Both are on the subject of the Urban Council’s removal of the diving board after Maurice Jackson’s proposal on the basis of health and safety seconded by Tom O Connor was enacted by the officials of Cavan Urban District Council in double quick time. Walter Little woodwork teacher at Cavan Technical School gives the history of the diving board pointing out that it was erected by himself and a couple of enthusiastic swimmers in June 1937. Like all of Walter’s work it was built to last and had two levels of 6 foot and 14 foot. The diving board was a very safe sound structure which served a purposes in the social life of the town over the last twenty one years. Walter points out that it was in fact situated outside the Urban area and was his property. The Council had no right good bas or indifferent to touch the diving board and their shoddy work was an act of thuggery. He refutes the argument that lives were lost because of the location of the diving board saying in his time four lives were endangered two of whom he rescued himself and two more were lost when he failed to bring to the surface Tommy Drumm and he was not present when Sexton was lost but assisted in the recovery of the body. None of the deaths were lost because of the location of the diving board but were in fact saved by experienced swimmers being present because of the diving board facility at Swellan Lake. Sean McCormack who is the leader of the Navak Showband calls on the Council to ‘cop on’ as the diving board was the only amenity attraction in the area and particularly during this very warm spell of weather. Why weren’t the people consulted what is the panic what alternatives are they going to offer to those adversely affected by this hasty decision and over the top action? Sean calls on Cavan Urban Council to show their credentials by backing the present movement to locate a ‘State of the Art’ swimming pool in Cavan.
Sudden death of James Smith proprietor Breffni Motors Church Street after a brief illness. He was brother of Michael Smith Oakvale and was a native of Lavey. He was extremely popular quiet sincere good humored personality. He was a great follower of gaelic games and very seldom missed a big game in Breffni Park or Croke Park He is survived by his brothers Philip England Patrick New York Michael ‘Oakvale’ one sister Mary O Reilly Shercock and relatives. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery in Killygarry.
July 5th 1968 Cavan VEC appoint Eugene Lynch Cavan Technical School is appointed Headmaster Bawnboy Technical School while T Dalton Blackrock Dublin is the controversial choice to head up the Technical School in Bailieboro.
Mr and Mrs John J Johnston who emigrated to the USA in 1928 is on his first visit home with his wife a native of New York. Born at 5 Owen Roe Cavan . He has worked on the subway in New York for 39 years. His wife is a reporter and editor of the ‘Reporter’ the official organ of Baruch College New York. Before emigrating he worked in Louis McManus’s Bakery in Cavan and later took up an appointment on the domestic staff of Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth. On her first and only visit to see her son his mother Mrs Martin Owen Roe intended to stay three months but was delayed by over two years eventually coming back with a 50 ship convoy of US troops heading for D Day in Europe.
Catherine Cullivan Monica Cusack Iris Armstrong are 1st 2nd and 3rd in Cavan County Council entry exams. All are past pupils of Loreto Commercial Course. Loreto achieved 10 county council places 17 Dublin Corporation places and 15 places in the ESB. Justine Coogan was 2nd in Dublin Corporation exams while Catherine Cullivan was 5th of over 300 applicants for ESB places.
Peter Coogan (19) with 39 wins the Committee prize at County Cavan Golf Club 2nd Seamus Fox also off 19 with another 39 and Sean McSherry off 15 scored another 39 for third place. Forty five players participated in good dry warm conditions with the course in pristine condition an playing long.
John McGinnity draws non runner ‘Super Dooper’ in the Hospital Sweeps Derby. John was the seller of the ticket and the family are named as the owners of the winning ticket. This is the second winning ticket the very popular John has sold.
FT Day and Harry Cathcart win the Cavan Motor Club’s auto rally at Newcastle Oldcastle county Meath. The handicap section was won by J Reid and Tom McNally.
“Luxurious new bar now open at McGinnity’s. Best drink served all day. Phone Cavan 40.”
Geraldine Bartley from Butlersbridge takes over the well established ‘American Beauty Parlor’ Phone 172 beside Munster and Leinster Bank. The business was founded by Bridie Hoey later Mrs Tom Clarke Cathedral Road.
Joey Brady 8 Wolfe Tone Street in an excellent barbed letter to ‘Free for All’ adds his dissenting voice to the over enthusiastic destruction of the diving board in Swellan. He points out that the board was erected to the highest standard and generations of swimmers from the town enjoyed the amenity which was one of the few luxuries still existing in Cavan. “Five men appeared so quickly and so hastily to take the board down but had to call on a tractor and rope to try to budge it without success. Not satisfied with that the men then decided to resort to carpentry to cut the boards and leave the mess in a very untidy dangerous condition.” Joey wonders how the men got there so quickly as it usually takes months for any ot them to attend to repairs in Council houses. Who was the men from the Red Cross who told the Council that the diving board was dangerous.? I have spoken to many of the local Red Cross and none of them were aware of any danger and impending doom to their beloved diving board. Joe concludes by saying Cavan people have long memories and the perpetrators will be remembered when it comes to the next local elections”
July 12th 1968 Hospital Services Committee recommend Cavan as the centre for the proposed new General Hospital because of its central geographic location. The hospital will have just over 300 beds with the later addition of a Pediatric Unit.
The Diving Board in Swellan takes centre stage again at the Urban Council’s monthly meeting with both Maurice Jackson who proposed the demolition and Tom O Connor Labour unrepentant. Plunkett Walsh Safety Officer Irish Red Cross proposes replacing the old board with one in a new location. £500 is being spent to make the lake more accessible and signs to warn swimmers of dangerous areas in the lake. Lifebuoys will be provided in strategic areas. The Council will co operate with the Swimming Pool Committee in their quest to locate a state of the art swimming pool in Cavan.
Danny O Kelly and Bridie Eames win the President’s Surgeon Cullen’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. Low handicappers John Lennon and Muriel Doherty were runner up.
One sided Ulster semi final in Saint Tiernach’s Park as Cavan beat Monaghan 1-11 to 0-5 on a beautiful summer’s day to too easily qualify to meet Down in the decider at Casement Park Belfast on the last Sunday of July before an attendance of 8,000.Ray Carolan and Hughie Newman gave Cavan a decisive sway in midfield and Cavan should have won by a lot more. Cavan led by 0-8 to 0-2 at half time. Armagh were just too good for Cavan in the minor semi final 1-5 to 0-4 and will now play Derry in the Ulster Final in Belfast. Cavan Gael’s men on the team were Paddy Blessing John McNamara Tony Dunne Dominic Twoomey Micheal Galligan and Jimmy Browne.
De La Salle Cavan are hammered 5-10 to 0-8 in the final of the Roinn A League in Breffni Park. If had taken half their chances it would have been a drubbing of biblical proportions. They were quicker fitter and hungrier as the De La Salle men seemed to be unfit and unprepared for battle. Only Louis Blessing in the half back line Dominic Sheridan at centre field and Charlie O Donoghue and Hubert Smith in the forward line showed anything like their old form. De La Salle Aidan Elliott M Duffy John Costello E Murphy Louis Blessing Fergus Costello Adge King Dominic Sheridan Niall Murray P Maguire Charlie O Donoghue Noel Galligan Philip Finnegan Patrick O Keeffe and Hubert Smith.
Further tentative steps in the establishment of a Credit Union in Cavan with delegates now off to examine the structures in Cootehill and Clones Credit Unions before establishing a branch in Cavan.
Stone and rubble required for the erection of the Cavan Boy Scout’s Den. All offers to Stephen Kelly Manager Providers’ Phone 112. Extra skilled workers report to site to complete the laying of the main floor this week.
Guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Rickard 12 Highfield Road are Mr and Mrs John Darcy home from the USA after 35 years in exile. Mr Darcy is from Glangevlin while his wife is a native of Kildysart county Clare.
Small supply at July fair in Cavan with one year old cattle fetching £45-55 springers £70-85. Working horses £65-75 knackers £80-90 donkeys for seaside trade in England soaring to an unprecedented £20-30. Bundles of cabbage plants were selling for four to five shillings each.
Cumainn Seanchais Bhreifne annual outing takes in Cootehill and Clones starting at Bellamont Forest Cootehill where the delegates will be greeted and escorted around the historical places of interest by Major General E Dorman O Gowan personally. On then to Scotshouse where Father Dan Gallogly is the key speaker. Philip O Mordha will take over in historic Clones guiding the delegates around the Danish Fort the Round Tower High Cross and give a general outline of the battle of Clones where Owen Roe suffered his first defeat at the hands of the Stewarts. Members of Cavan Photographic Club will accompany the delegates and photographs and slides of the outing will be the centre of an exhibition later in the year.
Over 70 boys on the best ever annual fishing outing from the town sponsored by Cavan Anglers Club. Free transport on a fleet of Jackson’s luxury coaches ferried the boys to Rann where they were refreshed with tea sandwiches fruit and minerals all supplied by the Angler’s Club. Overall winner and Johnny Donohoe Cup Peter Burns with a pike of 1 lb 11 ozs. Nine to ten years 1st Adrian Ronan 2nd Brian O Reilly. 11-12 years M Nea 2nd John Scott and 3rd Michael Smyth PA. 13-14 B Sheridan 2nd W Patterson and 3rd Ray O Connor.
July 19th 1968 Death of James Cassells Knockanork Lavey long time Fine Gael member and Chairman of Cavan County Council suddenly at home...He is survived by his daughter sisters relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Dympna’s Upper Lavey to the adjoining cemetery.
Annual party for the blind of County Cavan sponsored by Cavan branch of the NCBI attracts a capacity crowd to the grounds of Loreto College where the guest were entertained by local artistes on a glorious sunny day.
Michael McEntee a lorry driver with Cavan County Council and newly elected Secretary of the recently formed Tenant’s Association in ‘Free to All’ outlines the aims and aspirations of the Society. 1 Develop cultural and social means at our disposal for the betterment of members.2 Represent tenants at all administration levels of local and central government. 3 Seek the co operation of NATO in discussions on rent schemes. The Society is non political or sectarian .
Castletara win the Rural School’s League at Breffni Park.
Mountnuggent are the big shock of the first round of the Cavan senior championship defeating 1967 finalists Cavan Gaels 2-8 to 1-10 at Cornafean after the Gaels led by 1-4 to 0-3 at half time. Tom Lynch at centre half for Mountnuggent was man of the match while Norbert Smith J Brady C Reilly O Comiskey and Declan Coyle were the others to impress for Mountnuggent. Cavan Gaels stars were Oliver Galligan Frank Clancy in defence Dominic Twoomey at midfield Philip Murray and Micheal Galligan in attack.
Monaghan trounce Cavan 6-10 to 3-5 in the Ulster Under 21 semi final at Breffni Park.
De La Salle hammer Cootehill 8-1 to 3-00 to win the School’s League Hurling title in Cootehill. Pictured is captain Charlie O Donoghue receiving the trophy from Phil Smith Chairman School’s League. John Cullen in goal was immense with great cover from Joe Mullaly Dominic Sheridan John Costello and Dessie Donohoe. Pat O Keefe Noel Galligan and Donal Smith were the scorers in chief in the De La Salle attack.
Veronica Fitzpatrick daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Fitzpatrick Knockatee Ballyhaise is appointed to the staff of the Hibernian Bank College Green Dublin. She is a former pupil of Saint Clare’s secondary and commercial colleges.
Tentative steps but after examining the workings of the Clones and Cootehill Credit Unions it is announced that a Credit Union will be established in Cavan town shortly. In the meantime pass books to save with the proposed organization are now available from Saint Augustine’s Hall each Tuesday night under the supervision of the working study group.
National Blood Transfusion Unit visit Cavan and award silver pelicans to Michael Coyle 14 Saint Phelim’s Place Gerard Clail 25 Saint Patrick’s Swellan Brother Augustine De La Salle James Brady Smith’s Garage Tommy Goldrick Kilmore Kathleen Smith Lisdarn Aine Sullivan 33 Church Street Eugene O Neill 7 Lakeview.
Death of Andy Smith Pullamore after a long illness at the age of 59. Journeyed to America early in the year but health deteriorated in recent months. He was the proprietor of a road merchandise company mainly working for Guinness Group Sales delivering kegs of draught beer to every pub in the area. He was known far and near and took a leading part in greyhound racing and coursing in the area. He was the owner of some excellent greyhounds who won in Clones Longford Mullingar and Navan tracks. Great follower of the Cavan team he seldom missed a game in Breffni Park and in recent years took a vey keen interest in the welfare of Killygarry GFC. Andy Smith is survived by his two brothers Jack and Michael two sisters Mary Rhatigan New York and Lena Jordan. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Sudden death of Paul Conaty Killgarry on Monday at the age of 50 shocks the town and country. Native of Cavan town Paul came from a avid footballing family playing with Cavan Slashers. He was brother of Paddy Conaty winner of two All Ireland minor medals in 1937 and again when he captained the team in 1938 against Kerry. Paul was a member of the Cavan Slashers panel that beat Cornafean in 1941 with the Slashers again captained by his brother Paddy who was by now a regular member of the Cavan senior team . The family ran a public house and grocery in Bridge Street on the corner of Abbey Street. Paul was a most progressive farmer adding to his stock and holding at every opportunity. He was always available to help or advice a neighbour and was known for his generosity and pleasant helpful nature. He is survived by his wife three sons Jack Peadar and Enda four daughters Noreen Pauline Marie and Eileen brother and sister. Saint Brigid’s Church in Killygarry was packed to capacity for the removal and funeral with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Sympathy is extended to Brian Wall MRCVSI Farnham Road on the death of his mother Mary widow of Patrick Wall well known publican in Ballinagh at the residence of her son in law T Smyth Garymore. She is survived by three sons Brian Cavan Paddy Newry and Tom Dublin one daughter Nancy Smith Garymore and one sister Mrs K McCormack Ballinagh . Father J Canon Donohoe PP Bruskey officiated at the very large and representative funeral from Saint Phelim’s Church Ballinagh to the adjoining cemetery.
July 26th 1968 New long awaited swimming pool for Cavan is incorporated into the plans for new Technical School at Tullymongan Cavan. The pool will cost in the region of £16,000 and there will be a state grant of £10,000. Cavan Urban Cavan VEC Cavan County Council and the various schools who will be using this super pool will come up with the balance with no direct public funding required.
Joseph Hill 23 year old farmer’s son is killed while driving from the Ramor Ballroom Virginia at Knocknagilla on main Cavan to Dublin road. Detained in hospital with serious injuries are Pauline Cullen aged 20 Swanlinbar clerk typist with Cavan County Council and Josephine Sheridan aged 27 ESB Receptionist. Michael Breslin garage proprietor aged 45 from Kells is also detained at the Hospital while his three passengers s wife Eileen sister Kitty McGovern and husband Hugh home on holiday from Glasgow were released after treatment. On enquiry at the Hospital it was stated that Pauline Cullen was comfortable and out of danger while Joe Sheridan was still on the danger list. Joe Hill was only son of Joseph farmer and Nora NT Stragella. There was a huge crowd at Cavan Surgical Hospital to accompany the cortege to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim where Cavan Motor Club of which Joe was a founding member formed a guard of honour. He is survived by his parents sisters relatives and many friends over a wide area.
Norman Cinnamond wins the Guinness open dry fly competition on Lough Ennell county Westmeath.
In an encyclical entitled ‘Humanae Vitae’ Pope Paul VI declares that any form of artificial birth control is against the Divine Will. The announcement is criticized and disputed by among others the American Archbishop Thomas Roberts.
Cavan Open Tennis Tournament men’s singles final is won by Paul McElhenny Dublin and the Ladie’s singles was won by Jean Russell Lanesboro Sligo. Jean Russell and Paul McElhenny also won the Mixed Doubles.
Presentation to Mr and Mrs Oliver Young on the occasion of his opening new drapery shop previously run by his late uncle John Young opposite the Surgical Hospital. Over 200 guest from Ballyhaise crowded into the Ulster Arms and a modern dinging room suite was presented to Oliver and Mrs Young by Rev Nicholas J Comey PP on behalf of his many friends in Ballyhaise on Friday night last.
German students on education trip to Cavan staying with parents of Cavan students for the next two weeks.
Death of Katie Galligan Glasdrummond Poles relict of Andrew Galligan. She is survived by her sons daughters relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
County Cavan Golf Club O Hanlon Cup Final Peter Coogan beat Brendan Harding. In the Farnham Cup Final Jim Beirne beat Bridie Farrelly 2 and 1. Mart McCarthy won the Kathleen Sullivan prize.
Fourth Anniversary notice for Bobby Simpson saint Patrick’s Swellan Cavan former Bus Inspector CIE who died on 22nd July 1964. Sadly missed by his wife Lily and family.
Longford beat Laois 3-9 to 1-4 to win their first ever Leinster Senior Championship Final before an attendance of 30,000 at Croke Park Dublin. Longford led by 0-7 to 1-1 at half time. Larry Gillen former Cavan Gael’s star was brilliant at full back for Longford. The team was trained by Mick Higgins Cavan and they will now play Kerry in the All Ireland semi final. John Dowling of Offaly was the referee.
The newly formed Breffni Boy’s Band will be the official band at this year’s Ulster Final . They will parade the teams and play selections before and at half time of the senior match. They will leave Cavan early on Sunday morning and will take up a collection in Belfast for the new equipment and uniforms. Eamonn Gaffney is his preview expects Cavan to triumph with centre field the decisive area for both sides. Admission is 6/- stand 4/- extra. Tickets 10/- are available for the stand from TP O Reilly Ballyconnell and Breffni Park.
Eddie Brady Ballinamore wins the Junior Mile at the Clonliffe Sport’s at the Morton Stadium. Eddie ran the classic distance in a time of 4:7:04 with B Cribben Phoenix Harriers 2nd and Frank Brady now running in the Clonliffe colours 3rd in 4:22:05
Richard J O Riordan son of Tim Plumber and Margie O Riordan College Street is home on holiday form USA where he is presently in the USA Army. He served in Vietnam and in combat he was seriously injured in the arm defending his platoon from the Vietcong. He later received the coved Purple Heart Medal for bravery beyond the call of duty.
Home on holiday and heading for Casement Park Belfast next Sunday is Terry Duignan former Cavan senior football star of the early 1950. Terry is spending a holiday at his home 6 Saint Patrick’s Terrace. He is trainer of the Monaghan and Cavan teams in New York.
Film crews from RTE are presently recording ‘Bring Down the Lamp’ in the Farnham Arms Hotel. The show will be transmitted at a later date.
National Council for the Blind take up their door to door collection in Cavan town. Church gate collections will be taken up in the outlying areas.
August 2nd 1968 Patrick McKiernan takes his degree of MO at UCD. Paddy was educated at Belturbet National School and Saint Patrick’s College is son of Dr and Mrs McKiernan Belturbet and is presently home physician in Saint Vincent’s Hospital.
With a great fanfare Timmy Murphy opens his new garage at Moynehall. Maurice Jackson is the first to fill up his car at Timmy’s modern forecourt where a draw was held for a variety of valuable prizes. 1st Peter McCaffrey College View Cavan 2nd Kevin Dolan Wolfe Tone Street 3rd Hugh McDermott ‘Lucky Coady’ Stradone 4th Jimmy Cullen Saint Anne’s Cathedral Road 5th Paddy Smith Wolfe Tone Street 6th Pat McKiernan Abbey Bar 7th Frank McConnell ‘Arch Court’ 8th Bridie Eames Ballinagh Road 8th Paddy McCormack 376 Harold’s Cross Road Dublin 6 9th Mickey Rooney Arch Court 10th Martin Crowe Kilnavara 11th Sandra Foster Moynehall 12th Brian Tansey BE Ballinagh Road
Cavan Shamrock’s have facile win over Ashfield to qualify for the Drifter’s Cup Final at Rathluden Cootehill. Ashfield held the impressive town team to a goal deficit at half time but in the second half the Shamrock’s showed the class that has brought so many honours in recent times. The Shamrock’s opened their account coming up to half time when Gerry Egan slotted home a penalty. Eamonn O Riordan PJ Maguire and Pat Timmoney scored well worked goals in the second half with Jim Sheridan Richard Graham and Paddy Sheridan outstanding in defence.
Down cruise to yet another Ulster crown easily defeating a very disappointing Cavan team 0-16 to 1-8 before an attendance of 35,000 at bright but showery Casement Park Belfast.. Charlie Gallagher scored Cavan’s scrambled goal with the last kick of the match. Down were much better than their winning margin suggest and will be a big test for Galway in the semi final. The game was settled when it was announced before the start that Cavan star Ray Carolan was unfit to play. Down flooded the midfield area sometimes having six players there and owned the ball for long spells as they mounted attack after attack. Cavan did quite well with their meager share of procession but the big Cross man was the difference and Down for the first time in many years were totally dominant at midfield. Down led by 0-7 to 0-5 at half time. Immediately after the restart Cavan had points from Charlie Gallagher and Micheal Greenan to level the match but Down went up another gear and totally dominated the game from there to the finish allowing Cavan jus one point and a scrambled goal with Danny Kelly in the Down goal injured after he collided with a post in his vain effort to save the goal scored by Charlie Gallagher with the last kick of the encounter. Cavan Paddy Lyons Gabriel Kelly Brendan Donohoe Peter Pritchard Brendan Murtagh Tm Lynch Andy McCabe Fergus McCauley Hughie Newman Micheal Greenan John Joe O Reilly Philip Murray Jimmy O Donnell Charlie Gallagher and Steve Duggan. Subs Tony Morris for John Joe O Reilly and Enda McGowan for Brendan Donohoe. Armagh who beat Cavan in the semi final easily accounted for Derry 4-8 to 1-7 in the Minor final leading by 1-3 to 1-2 at half time but Armagh goals in the 9th 14th and 15th minute settled the encounter in favour of the Orchard county.
Death of Mollie Cullivan at her residence 42 Annesley Avenue North Strand and formerly of 27 College Street Cavan on July 27th 1968. She was a member of the well known highly respected McCoy family Cavan and Dublin . Funeral from Saint Augustine’s William Street Dublin to Ballgriffin cemetery.
Death of Catherine Johnston ‘Rock House’ Drumliffe Redhills at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Formerly a member of the well known highly respected Williams family. She is survived by her husband George sons Brain former Town Clerk Cavan Aidan and one daughter Ann. There was a capacity attendance at Saint Mary’s Church Ballyhaise with burial later in Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
Last thatched house in Cavan town at Thomas Clarke’s Swellan gets a new that from master Thatcher Phil Smith Derrawinna . Formerly known as the ‘Old Malt House’ Clarke’s are extensive farmers and supply milk to many households in Cavan town.
Twenty one Belgian students are working on the new Scout Den from early morning to late at night in beautiful sunny warm weather making spectacular progress. They are being fed by local families and staying in Saint Patrick’s College. They will be in Cavan for one busy week and have just completed a similar project in Doonbeg county Clare. They will be guests of honour at a social in Saint Augustine’s Hall on Friday night.
Because of the clash with the Ulster Final in Belfast the number of pilgrims who made their way in sunny summer conditions to the Reek on Croagh Patrick is well down on previous years.
Richard Black Peace Commissioner Farnham Road is appointed a Commissioner for Oaths by the Minister for Justice Micheal O Morain.
August 9th 1968 Smyth and Company Balbriggan interview girls to fill the thirty vacancies at their new factor in the Swellan field. A 5,000 square foot pre fabricated will be erected by September 22nd 1968. The factory is expected to employ 50 girls by Christmas and up to 200 in full production.. Dermot McCarthy County Manager and Brian O Grady County Development Officer are the recipients of many compliments at the monthly Cavan Urban District Council meeting. It was stated that Smyth’s of Balbriggan were over 200 years in business and had a world wide reputation for quality and satisfaction dealing in quality garments. The Council unanimously decided to sell the site of 9 acres 3 roods and 10 perches for £1,000. Smyth’s General Manager is presently in Continental Europe buying machinery for their new enterprise in Cavan.
Patrick Keaveney and Mrs Lily Reilly both retiring from their teaching positions in Coolboyogue School are made a presentation on behalf of the pupils and parents by Father PJ Gargan Adm Cavan. Master Keaveney was Principal for 18 years having taught for over 30 years in Kilnalack NS and for some time he taught in the old Cavan NS with the Reilly family while Lily Reilly is over 45 years teaching in Coolboyogue.
Cecil Lindsay Richardson Avenue Bronx New York takes his BA in Accounting in Iona College New York. He is son of Mr and Mrs Robert Lindsay Clonogonnell and attended the Royal School from 1957-1962. He is presently working with Arthur Anderson and Company New York. He emigrated in 1963 and is married to the former Sandra Acheson Rockfield Crosserlough.
First profession of vows at Holy Rosary Convent Killeshandra pictured are Sister M Caritas Vaughan College Road Cork Sister Mary Duignan Boyle county Roscommon Sister M Fergal Claffey Portlaoise and Sister Mary Chanel McEvoy Carrickmacross county Monaghan.
Longford rally just fails as they are edged out 2-13 to 2-11 in the All Ireland semi final at Croke Park Dublin before an attendance of 40,000. Longford trailed Kerry 2-7 to 0-6 at half time. At one stage in the second half they were nine points behind but rallied to nearly catch the Kingdom at the end of a thrilling second half.
Eight day tour of Ireland passes through Cavan in glorious summer sunshine on its way to Birr county Offaly. Peter Doyle led the leading group through the packed streets of Cavan four minutes ahead of the main pack.
Oliver Donohoe from Ballyconnell is conferred with his BSocSc degree at UCD. He is youngest son of Francis and the late Delia Donohoe Ballyconnell and is presently employed in RTE. He is holder of the Dale Carnegie award for public speaking and public relations.
August 16th 1968 Three hundred and twenty years of memories are recalled in the front page photo showing one of Cavan’s foremost families from Munelta Stradone whose total age amounts to 320 years. Pictured are John 87 Munelta Stradone James Bridge Street and Andy Killynebber 84 year old twins and Pat the youngest of the family at 82. Pat was home on holidays from London and the brothers gathered to toast their collective health.
Frank Brady well known international athlete Thomas Gaffney Jimmy McCormack Philip J O Reilly John Phair Dominic Twoomey Augustine Seagrave and Philip Sexton receive University scholarships on the strength of the results of their Leaving Certificate exam at Saint Patrick’s College. Rossa Kenny and Denis McDwyer are others to score impressive marks.
Eamonn Gaffney tips Galway to continue their dominance over Down in next Sunday’s All Ireland semi final at Croke Park. Down first met Galway in 1959 at the same stage and have failed to beat the Westerners in two further semi finals in the 1960s. Mattie McDonagh is bidding to add a further All Ireland medal to his present tally of 4.
Frank Brady is highly impressive finishing 3rd in the Catholic Student’s 1,500 metres in Lisbon.
Phil Murray captain of the successful Garages team is presented with the Harp Lager Cup at a function in the Ulster Arms Hotel. Pictured are Leo Dowling Treasurer Cavan Barmen Phil Murray Michael Kennedy Guinness Group Sales Thomas Longworth Guinness and Seamus Fay Chairman of Cavan Barmen’s Association.
Castlerahan beat Mullahoran in the semi final of the senior championship 3-4 to 2-3 at Breffni Park and now play Crosserlough or Mountnuggent who contest the second semi final after Mountnuggent who knocked out Cavan Gael’s took the scalp of Bailieborough 3-4 to 2-3 in the quarter final at Breffni Park.
Cavan Shamrock’s captained by the ever dependable Frank Lyons win the Owen McCabe for the first time at Villa Park in Clones when they beat a formidable Carrickmacross 5-2 in the well attended final on a beautiful sun kissed night last Friday. Johnny Lynch and Jim Sheridan were the foundation of this great Cavan win and after a shaky start Paddy McNamara showed how brilliant he can be. Carrick rocked Cavan wit their early aggression and deservedly took an early lead. Noel Smith after great work by Pat Timmons and Eamonn O Riordan shot a great goal for the Shamrock’s on just 15 minutes to equalize. Then a rare slip up in the Cavan defence let Carrick in for a soft goal which shocked the Shamrock’s into action and they played brilliantly from there to halftime scoring through Eamonn O Riordan after great work by Pat Timmons and Noel Smith crossed into the box where in rushing centre forward PJ Maguire lifted his foot to let the ball run on to O Riordan who almost tore the nets from the rigging to prolonged applause from the spectators. The half time whistle was sounded on the kick off and the teams were locked at 2-2. Early in the second half came the moment that decided the game when Eamonn O Riordan beat the off side trap to score his second goal and put Shamrock’s into the lead for the first time. Many of the Carrick fans at this stage headed for referee Clarke from Lisnaskea howling that O Riordan ‘was a mile offside ‘ but after prolonged discussion with the linesmen the referee allowed the goal and Shamrock’s were on their way to creating history. Carrick had no answer to the fleet footed well tutored Cavan team who reveled on the billiard like surface that was Villa Park and when O Riordan completed his hat trick on 77 minutes the referee had no option but to dismiss one of the Carrick defenders for persistent foul play. The Shamrock’s played possession football using the wide dimensions of Villa Park which was verdant green of billiard table texture in the late summer evening and when Shamrock’s were awarded a late penalty which Gerry Egan converted the cup was won for Cavan for the first time 5-2 with Carrickmacross very unhappy with the manner in which the game was refereed and controlled by Mr Clarke and his officials from Lisnaskea. Joe Black Solicitor Clones President of Clones AFC presented the magnificent Owen McCabe Cup to Frank Lyons captain of Cavan Shamrock’s with 12 of the panel receiving statuettes while the gallant Carrickmacross were presented with their losers medals to the applause of all present. Paddy McNamara after a very shaky start performed well and made several miraculous saves to keep the Shamrock’s in the game when it was flowing against them in the first half. Captain Frank Lyons had his usual steady game for the Shamrock’s while Johnny Lynch Jim Sheridan Rick Graham and Paddy Sheridan relished the battle the harder it go the more they excelled. Gerry Egan was brilliant in his attacking wing half role and took the penalty like a veteran giving the Carrick goalkeeper no chance. PJ Maguire at centre forward was a revelation and his deft touches and ball skills were soundly applauded by the large crowd and he had a hand in all of the Shamrock’ s goals laying off the ball to better placed colleagues. Pat Timmoney with his fast jinking runs was the maker of nearly all of the Shamrock’s opportunities which Noel Smith and three goal hero Eamonn O Riordan converted when ever the opportunity arose. The team was managed by Jimmy ‘Busby’ Egan who was loud in his exhortations to his players throughout and was the first to congratulate them on a ground breaking victory witnessed by a record crowd of Cavan fans who travelled by luxury coaches to the game and celebrated in Clones long into the night.
Death of Annie Leonard in Belfast. She was a member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected families with her family being in business for generations in Main Street and Bridge Street in the drapery business. The best known of the family was famous Cavan and Cavan Slashers hero Packy who died at a young age and was known for his outstanding skills as a sportsman at football handball billiards/snooker and golf, Annie was known for her great faith charity and gentle kind disposition with a great sense of wit and good humour. The funeral took place from the Holy Family Belfast to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Patrick O Reilly late of College Street at the age of 73 in New York. Before emigrating he was a Porter in the Hibernian Bank in Cavan and later was an Inspector on the Railways in Brooklyn New York. He is survived by his brother Peter in New York three sisters Margaret and Mary Cavan and Elizabeth in Derby.
Father Desmond O Dowd celebrates the 8 am Mass on the Feast of the Ascension in Cavan Cathedral and later celebrated the 10 am children’s Mass. Father PJ Gargan Adm who succeeds Father Joseph Dolan celebrated the 11:30 am Mass.
August 23rd 1968 Teddy Carroll MRCVSI son of the late Tom and Mrs Carroll MRCVSI Main Street is home and back in Cavan for the first time in 19 years. He left Ireland in 1949 and spent three years in Canada before joining the US Department of Agriculture. His wife is the former Nancy Brady from Ballyjamesduff and they have four daughters and three sons. He is brother of Donal Carroll well known Irish Independent Sport’s Editor.
19,020 people visit Saint Patrick’s Purgatory in Lough Derg during the 1968 season including many young people and students. Pilgrims came from several European countries including France Belgium and Italy and from the USA including Bishop Manning from California. There were several pilgrims from South America and Africa.
Desmond Sheridan Drumullig Butlersbridge is knocked down and killed by a North of Ireland driver near his home at Drumullig Butlersbridge on the main Cavan to Belturbet Road.. The very popular 23 year old Law Clerk who worked in George V Maloney’s in Main Street was dead on admission to Cavan Surgical Hospital. Dessie was an outstanding footballer with Butlersbridge Saint Aidan’s who formed a guard of honour at the removal and later carried the coffin from the outskirts of the village to the Church. Father PJ McManus officiated at the biggest funeral seen in Butlersbridge for many years and again his colleagues carried the coffin the long journey from the Church to Saint Aidan’s cemetery. Dessie was one of nature’s gentlemen and was a most attractive decent good humored interesting handsome six foot plus man. He is survived by his mother Josephine brother Val in Dublin and Barry Drumullig sisters Mrs J McElgunn Belturbet Mrs Morrissey Mohill and Eileen USA. The game between Killeshandra and Butlersbridge fixed for the Bridge was postponed as a mark of respect. Conor McCorry builder and farmer Enniskillen was at Cavan Court before Justice Sam Shaw charged with driving a car dangerously at Drumullig causing the death of Dessie Sheridan aged 24 Law Clerk.
First pub in Crossdoney the Shantully Inn is opened by local creamery manager John J Sheridan. The restoration cost over £3,000. The head barman is Teddy O Kane Clones who has five years experience of the business at the ‘Roadhouse’ Dundalk. The shop was purchased in 1966 and run as a grocery by John J’s wife Mrs Sheridan. John extinguished two bar licenses in Cork city to obtain the license for ‘The Shantully Inn’
Down beat Galway in thrilling All Ireland semi final 2-10 to 2-8 at Croke Park and will play Kerry in the All Ireland final in September. Down dominated the early exchanges with the star studded Galway men not showing a lot of appetite for the battle and Down led at the interval 1-5 to 0-3. Galway with the aid of two quick goals dominated the early stages of the second half and drew level. The game was poised to end in a draw until Down showed their superior fitness shooting two late points to earn their place in the final.
Glorious day for the first old folks outing to Bettystown organized by the local branch of the Red Cross. Pictured are Betty Breslin Teresa Kitson Lily Simpson Rose Finlay and Des Maguire before departing in a luxury coach supplied free of charge by Maurice Jackson.
Fifty applicants for thirty jobs at the new Cavan Textile factory in the Lake Field in Swellan. Mr Forsyth General Manager who interviewed the applicants said that they were of a very high standard. The factory will open for training on September 23rd 1968.
Junior members of Cavan Presidia of the Legion of Mary raise £64 Biafra after they witnessed the scenes of starvation and hunger endured by these poor people on television.
Sean Walsh from Wolfe Tone Street the outstanding well known long distance swimmer will take part in the two way swim of Lake Windermere which is the highest and coldest lake in England. In his build up to this invitational event he will attempt to swim Lake Coniston.
August 30th 1968 Finian O Callaghan Wood Work teacher and Principal of Kilnaleck Vocational School publishes his outstanding book ‘Woodwork and Woodwork Drawing’ which is a must for students and teachers of woodwork both here in Ireland and abroad.
Crosserlough overcome Mountnuggent 1-12 to 2-5 to qualify for the County senior final. The teams were locked at 1-5 each at the interval. They will play Castlerahan who include among their all star galaxy John Nallen former Mayo Galway Meath and Cavan star John O Dwyer.
Sympathy is extended to Louis Blessing Main Street on the death of his brother Leo well known Cootehill businessman and a founder member of Monaghan Bacon Company at the age of 63. He was a leading member and official of Cootehill Celtic GFC and organizer of the Fleadh Cheoil. Very well known and popular throughout a wide area the family were note gaelic footballers with brother Louis winning two All Ireland medals in 1933 and 1935. He is survived by his wife Bridie son Kevin London Joseph Cootehill. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Michael’s Church Cootehill where the chief celebrant was Father James J O Reilly PP Dean of Kilmore with burial later in Middle Chapel cemetery.
Breffni Motors formerly the property of the late James Smith is sold in trust to TJ Fitzpatrick Solicitor for £6,500. The auctioneer was Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn Auctioneers 89 Main Street who later revealed that the purchasers were Paddy and Patricia Barry who were setting up a Singer Sewing Machine Centre and would continue with the petrol pumps at least for the moment.
Fiona Smith with 66 wins Annette Murphy’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club while Muriel Doherty wins the Perpetual Cup with Kathleen Brady second. The Cavan Ladie’s team to play Monaghan in Clones in the final of the Inter Club competition is Margaret English Muriel Doherty Joan O Hanlon Eileen Maloney Joan Hickey and Maureen McDonald. All are asked to be on the first tee in Clones on Monday 2nd September at 3 pm.
September 6th 1968 Anna Smith 2 Abbey Street and Eileen Gilroy Shannow Ballinagh are again prize winners this time following their final exams for State Registered Nurses at Saint Anthony’s Hospital Cheam Surrey England.
Ulster and Cavan football star emigrates to England having won three Ulster Senior medals in 1962 1964 and 1967 he also won a senior championship medal with Bailieborough in 1964. He won a Railway Cup medal with Ulster on Saint Patrick’s Day 1968.
Jimmy Egan Coach to Cavan Shamrocks in revealing his panel shocks the local soccer public by stating that the two stars of the recent Owen McCabe Cup win in Clones are not available to line out with the Shamrocks in their final battle against old rival Carrickmacross at Rathluden Park Cootehill in the Drifters Cup Final which carries a cup and twelve pairs of the high fashion Drifters shoes for the winners. The Shamrock’s have match winners in captain Frank Lyons Johnny Lynch Rick Graham Paddy Sheridan PJ Maguire Pat Timmons and Gerry Egan. Joe Ralph Dundalk will referee the game on Sunday kick off 3:30 pm
Cavan Gaels Minors with a little bit more luck than in their League clash beat Mullagh 4-14 to 4-7 to win the Cavan Minor title at well attended and highly charged Breffni Park. The Gaels this time were ready for the challenge and showed their steel and will to win from the very start. While two of their goals could be termed very lucky going in off defenders they were still marginally the better tem and never lost sight of their ultimate goal which was victory fair and square. Mullagh coached by Pat Carolan local Solicitor and star of Cavan’s last All Ireland victory in 1952 were just a little over confident and did not accord the Gael’s the respect that they subsequently earned in this rough tough encounter. After a sporting game Mullagh descended to spoiling tactics to stop the flying ball playing townsmen. Play was held up coming near the end when a Cavan Gael’s attacker was assaulted off the ball by a Mullagh defender. Both sets of spectators were quickly on the field with a lot of ‘hand bagging’ and threatening language been used by both sides. Phil Smith Chairman of the Minor Board had to curtail his presentation of the Oliver Plunkett Cup to Gael’s captain and star Micheal Galligan as spectators stormed the presentation area. Even though the Cavan Gael’s defence were very slow to settle and were leaking scores in the first half the outstanding play of their centre field and forwards ensured that they led by 2-9 to 2-3 at the interval.. Gael’s Paddy Blessing PJ Dunne John McNamara Brian Lee Tony Dunne Jimmy Galligan Martin Fitzpatrick Dominick Twoomey Haulie Reilly M Smith Micheal Galligan Jimmy Brown Pat Geoghegan Maxie McDonald and Philip Wray. Referee Donal Crotty.
Death of Bernard Tracey 24 Wolfe Tone Street and formerly Butlersbridge. He was employed by Cavan County Council Machinery Yard on the outdoor staff where he was extremely popular with employers and colleagues. He came to live in Cavan town about one year ago. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
‘Thalassa Thalassa ‘ by well known Drumcrave playwright Joe G O Reilly is back on Radio Eireann next Sunday afternoon at 3:30.
As the new transport system kicks into play all schools re opening in the area report record attendances
.September 13th 1968 Margaret English playing the best golf of her life teams up with to win the Irish Final of the Daily Mail foursomes. They will now represent Ireland in the finals in Southport and Ainsdale championship course in Ayr Scotland. Cavan beat Clontarf in the All Ireland final Cavan beat Clontarf in the last game. .
Larry Cunningham well known Granard based showband star and building contractor opens a new Supermarket in Granard which will also be a depot for the Cavan based ‘New Pin Cleaners’. Larry is a native of Cloneen three miles on the Cavan side of Granard. He was educated at Cloneen National School and the Technical School in Granard where he excelled in woodwork mechanical drawing and building methods. At night he sang with Gown bases ‘Grafton’ Showband before being spotted by Jimmy Smith to front the Mighty Avons. He has several hits to his name including ‘Tribute to Jim Reeves’ and ‘Lovely Leitrim’ which has made him a household name in both England USA and here at home. He was recently invited to sing at Powerscourt for the visiting Prince Rainier and Princess Grace. He is up at the crack of dawn each day to attend t his construction business and is presently renovating a pub in Oldcastle for Pat Flood. ‘Larry’s Supermarket’ Granard will be managed by Beatrice Nannery who hails from Kilcogy.
Crosserlough totally dominating football in Cavan this time win the Intermediate title defeating neighbours Ballymachugh 1-10 to 0-4 in the final in Breffni Park.
Minnie McCarren wins the Towel competition at County Cavan Golf Club.
Team from Glasnevin in Dublin play a star studded Cavan selection in Breffni Park 5-12 to 3-10. The very well known Cavan Billiards and snooker wizard Mickey Breslin was man of the match many present remarking that he should have arun out with the county before he returns to County Cavan Tennis Court where he is seeded Number 1 at present. Mickey got great support from Cavan Gael’s star Oliver ‘Misey’ Crowe Dermot Burke who scored four of the goals and Teddy O Neill who brought off some miraculous saves in goal.
One of Cavan Shamrock’s greatest ever wins as they trail Carrickmacross 4-1 at the interval in the Drifter’s Final and emerge 5-4 winners with a scintillating second half display. Captained by central defender Frank Lyons the Owen McCabe Cup winners were mobbed as they were presented with the 12 pair of high fashion Drifter’s shoes and the Drifter’s Cup by Jim McMullen at Rathluden Park Cootehill. The Shamrock’s were seriously handicapped by the absence of Jim Sheridan and top goal scorer Eamonn O Riordan. Jacky Murphy Gerry Egan PJ Maguire and the flying Pat Timmons were the match winners in the second half. Goal by Gerry Egan was the only reward for the Shamrock’s in the first half in which they had and even share of the play but fell behind 3-1 to a dour hard tackling no nonsense Carrick at the interval. A great goal by Noel Conlon seemed to sew up the game for Carrickmacross early in the second half and Carrick were lulled into a false state of complacency. Then lion hearted Johnny Lynch having one of his best ever games for Shamrock’s found schemer Gerry Egan who laid off an inch perfect pass to Rick Graham to blast high into the Carrick net making the score 4-2. Cavan Shamrock’s then took over in centre field and Jackie Murphy Gerry Egan and the always dangerous Noel Smith missed chances to close the gap. Then never say die Johnny Lynch went the direct way pumping in a high ball to the Carrick goals which was covered by the keeper but Gerry Egan managed to foil his attempt to cleanly catch the ball spilled out to the lurking centre forward PJ Maguire who blasted the ball to the Carrick net and it was suddenly 4 all in a thrilling Cup Final. With time almost up and both teams threatening to score Pat Timmons went on a mazy sol run outstripping the Carrick defence when he was pulled down and the referee awarded a free kick from 30 yards. Johnny Lynch man of the match stepped up and sent a rocket to the Carrickmacross net to stun the Monaghan men and prompt an invasion of the field by the deliriously happy Cavan fans. Paddy McNamara in the Cavan goal was slow to warm up but once he got into his stride he never put a foot wrong and he was soundness personified in the Cavan defence. He got great cover from defenders Paddy Sheridan captain Frank Lyons Martin Clarke and Rick Graham. Gerry Egan was always threatening around the Carrick goal and got great support from Noel Smith PJ Maguire Jackie Murphy and Pat Timmons. Cavan Shamrock’s Paddy McNamara Marin Clarke Rick Graham Johnny Lynch Frank Lyons Paddy Sheridan Jackie McMahon Gerry Egan PJ Maguire Noel Smith and Pat Timmons.
Death of Margaret Smith Drumcrave. She was widow of the well known Peter Smith who owned a pub at 59 Main Street many years ago before retiring to the family home in Drumcrave. The family were all very well known members of the Old IRA and took a leading part in the Cavan area in the fight for Independence. Very well known lady in the area she was known for her unstinting hospitality and charity to those less well off. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father ABC McGrath officiating.
Sympathy is extended to Sergeant BJ Nolan on the death of his brother John in Sheffield.
Bridge N/S PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Jim Mansfield and Tommy McCormick.
Very small fair in Cavan but prices are well up. Yearlings £40-45 Two year olds £65-75 . Working horses £80-100 colts £45-55 ponies £35-40 foals £30-40 and donkeys £18-25 with Billy and Sean McCabe offering top prices for donkies for export to the seaside trade in the North of England.
September 13th 1968 Brother Ultan the very popular Principal of Saint Felim’s school is leaving to take up an appointment as Principal in Arklow after six very fruitful years in Cavan. Before his departure he was made a presentation by the De La Salle Past Pupil’s Union in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are Father Raymond Brady Brother Cassenius the new Principal in Cavan Brother Ultan Sherlock Toggy Connolly making the presentation and Timmy Murphy.
Further meeting in the long preliminary work to establish a branch of the Credit Union in Cavan with Michael O Donohoe Credit Union League of Ireland addressing a well attended meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall.
Father Ray Brady with a nett 65 is the very popular winner of the Captain’s Danny O Kelly’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. He had the better score on the second nine from Phil Smith Rock Cross. Doctor Tony Farrelly had the best Gross with a scintillating 74 while Sean McSherry and Patsy Shield were the winners of the nine hole competition.
September 20th 1968 Pictured on her wedding day last Tuesday is Katherine English calling to Our Lady’s Ward Saint Phelim’s Hospital to visit her old friend Rose ‘Granny’ Lee a naïve of Mountnuggent . He good friend Eilish McEntee and herself are weekly visitors to ‘Granny’ and on her wedding day the now brand new Katherine Cusack vowed to continue the tradition.
Joan Cronin Annaglough is the pretty and very popular ‘Miss Cavan ‘ at the ‘Back to Lavey Festival’
Deputy Secretary Michael Murphy introduces the new allowances for elected County Council representatives which include 1/6 per mile travelling allowance 25/- subsistence if away for more than 3 hours 35/- subsistence for trips longer than 7 hours and overnight expenses of £3-5-0. AJ O Brien complains in jest about the provision for the pension fund while Paddy Smith Chairman reminds the Assistant Secretary that the half one is now 2/9 and the bottle of stout 1/9 and the allowance wouldn’t wet his whiskers. At the same meeting Andy O Brien asks MJ Smith Secretary to do all in his power to tie down the Department of Health to a site for the proposes Regional Hospital in Cavan. The Secretary said that they are in contact with the department and have three sites on the agenda which he is not free to discuss at an open meeting.
The legendary Patrick Smith Fianna Fail Cootehill no relation of Paddy Smith TD is once again elected to the post of Chairman of Cavan County Council by one vote from the outgoing Paddy Reilly Fine Gael. Amazingly Paddy has been Chairman from 1942-1955 and from 1964-1967 and this grand old man is a member of Cavan County Council since he was elected in 1932.
Catholic Youth Rally in Our Lady’s Shrine in Knock attracts over 20,000 young people many of them from the Cavan town area.
Advance Tyre Company open their 17th nationwide branch in Cavan town. The Company is owned by Irish Dunlop and the first manager in Cavan is Ben Parker.
Liam Maguire will referee the Sligo V Cork Minor All Ireland football final on Sunday. The Ballybay based Sergeant is no stranger to Croke Park having won an All Ireland senior medal when playing at centre half in the 1952 win against Meath a game in which his brother Father Des was in the full back line for Cavan and another brother Brendan played at centre field for Meath. Liam took charge of the All Ireland senior final between Down and Offaly in 1961.
Crosserlough win the coveted three in a row beating Castlerahan 2-6 to 0-8 on a beautiful sunny day in a well contested final at Breffni Park before an attendance of 4,000 who paid gate receipts of £450. The two teams were paraded before the game by the Breffni Boys Band who also entertained the crowd at half time taking up a unique collection where the spectators were asked to throw coins into six large sheets. Crosserlough led by 0-4 to 0-3 at half time but the breaks began to go Crosserlough’s way in the second half after they were awarded a penalty and Padraic Boyle their ace marksman shot to the Castlerahan net. John Nallen was outstanding for the challengers getting great support from John Dwyer Seamus McMahon and JJ Hetherton. Crosserlough had stars in every department and are just too good for any outfit in Cavan at this time. TP O Reilly Chairman of the County Board presented the famous Oliver Plunkett Cup to the outstanding John Joe O Reilly Captain of the Crosserlough team after the game. Referee Liam Maguire Ballybay.
Cavan Credit Union is formed – at last. President Father PJ McManus CC Vice President Tom Hickey BDS Secretary Lauri McConnell Treasurer Vincent Walsh Assistant Treasurer Michael Drysdale.. Committee Maureen Barrett Seamus Fay 11 Owen Roe John P Smith and Eamonn Flynn. Supervisory Committee Michael Harding Mr A Kennedy and Mrs G Donohoe. Their office in the Hut at Cavan CYMS is opened each Friday from 6:30-8:30 and new members are most welcome.
Cavan ISPCA Pet Show in De La Salle School. Dog 1st Michael Lee. Cat 1st Helen Rahill. Cage Birds Gerard McCaffrey 1 Tullac Mongan. Open to all pets Gerard Gaffney Main Street.
Breffni Boy’s Band Chairman Danny McHugh Vice Chairman Eddie Quinn Secretary Micheal Smyth Assistant Secretary Eamonn Gaffney Treasurer Michal Geoghegan. Committee John O Rourke UDC Seamus Fox Maurice Jackson UDC Paddy McNamara Tom McKenna John Walsh. Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Place and Gerry Maguire. The band which is instructed and outfitted by John Donohoe and his assistant Robert Ryan was founded on the 14th May 1967 and have already raised a staggering £500 towards the cost of accordions drums and uniforms.
September 27th 1968 Fianna Fail launch their bid to make the country a once past the post electorate with all the other parties staunchly supporting the tried and tested PR method. Pictured at the launch of the PR campaign for Clann Na Poblacht in the Lakeland Hotel are Matthew Reilly Cavan County Council Sean Tully TD and P O Reilly.
Big debate on the future of Saint Felim’s Hospital in view of the impending location of the new Regional Hospital in Cavan. After a long debate in which Michael J Smith County Secretary pointed out that it would take £26,500 to bring Saint Felim’s up to date and conform to the health and safety regulations. Vincent Bartley summed up the mood of the meeting saying that it was better to put the development on the long finger until Cavan knew what the future intentions of the Department of Health were in relation to the Regional Hospital as all monies spent now could be obsolete in a very few years.
Before an attendance of 71,294 Down cause the shock of the decade when they comprehensively defeat firm favourites Kerry in the All Ireland senior final at Croke Park. Down got off to a lightening start and were never subsequently lead leading by 2-3 to 0-1 after only eight minutes of the first half. From the throw in Down were on the attack with Sean O Neill man of the match scoring the first point after only 30 seconds. Jim Milligan followed with a similar score two minutes later. Then in the sixth minute came the decisive score when Peter Rooney centre field sent in a long ball that was soaring over the bar at the Hill Sixteen end when it bounced back into play off the left hand post and Sean O Neill following up was most alert to blast the ball to the back of the Kerry net with Johnny Culloty and the Kerry defence totally off guard. Two minutes later the Kerry goose was well and truly cooked when Colm McAlarney who played Mick O Connell totally out of the game sent in a high ball again and this time the ball was scrambled to the net for a very fortunate Down goal. From there until the end Kerry were playing to save face and only a point from Din Joe Crowley and a goal from Brendan Lynch with almost the last kick of the game put a respectable shine on the Kerry score losing only by a very flattering two points to a wonderful Down side who played with great confidence and poise upholding their proud record of never been beaten by Kerry in the championship. Amid scenes of great jubilation Joe Lennon who had to go off injured at the interval returned to the Hogan Stand to receive the Sam Maguire from Cardinal Conway and announcing that the match ball would be autographed by all the players of the winning team and raffled for the poor and hungry in Biafra. Down All Ireland Champions 1968 Pictured are Brendan Sloan Peter Rooney Michael Cole Joe Lennon Captain Paddy Doherty Colm McAlarney John Purdy Tom O Hare John Murphy Ray McConville Willie Doyle Danny Kelly Sean O Neill Jim Milligan and Dan McCartan.
James King home on holiday from USA displays his first driving license issued by Cavan County Council on June 2nd 1914 and Numbered 316 and signed by then County Secretary William Finlay. James emigrated in 1914 and made the trip home for the first time in 1964. He served in the USA Army in the First World War 1914-1948 and is on holiday with his sister Mrs Mick Browne Butlersbridge.
Teresa Kennedy Noreen O Donoghue and Kathleen McInerney will represent Saint Clare’s Secondary School on ‘Mark Time’ on RTE television on October 3rd 1968.
Support for Conquer Cancer campaign and Church Gate Collection falls from over £200 to £57-18-11 as money pours in for Biafra after a series of news films on BBC and RTE shocked the world but now to the detriment of other worthy charities.
Bridge N/S Jim and Mrs Hearn E/W Peggy Willock and Maureen McDonald.
October 4th 1968 Mighty Avons Showband to build new hotel on the site of the old ‘Ford Lodge’ home of the old established Halpin family which they acquired two years ago at a cost of £25,00. Maurice Jackson asks the County Manager Dermot McCarthy what provision has been made for parking at the proposed new hotel complex to be told that there are provision for fifty cars on site while Joe McGovern a resident in Church Street is worried about the late night dancing and entertainment in the hotel saying that the ‘Sports Centre’ is attracting a very large vociferous late night crowd to that end of town and another such establishment would be the last straw. Dermot McCarthy seems to have all the answers saying that not one objection was received for this proposed venture and the dining room size is only 60 by 50 feet. Full planning permission was granted for the proposed venture.
Fergus O Connor seventeen year old son of Mr and Mrs Desmond O Connor O Neill Park Clones is awarded a university scholarship worth £300 to UCD where he will take and advanced science course as a result of his outstanding leaving certificate results. Fergus who secured six honours in his leaving cert at Saint McCartan’s Monaghan was also called to training as teacher.
Smith’s Motor Group in £2 million merger with motor assembly company BLN Dublin Motor Assembly Works in Wexford the Smith Group of a chain of garages nationwide.
Violence erupts on the streets of Derry as police clashed with groups of young people. Petrol bombs and stone hurled at the police in the trouble that erupted just a day after the police attack on a Civil Rights March in the city. Teenagers gathered in the Diamond hurling a barrage of stones and other debris smashing dozens of shop windows in the city. Ninety six people have been injured in the week end clashes with police. Police charged the crowd repeatedly with batons and water canon as the violence erupted. Many television and press cameramen threatened by the police after they filmed scenes from Saturday’s banned Civil Rights March. About 500 assembled in the city for Saturday’s Civil Rights March defying a Ministerial ban. After they had gone about 500 yards they were stopped by a line of RUC. In Duke Street the police charged the marchers striking them with batons leaving many marchers injured and bleeding from wounds to the face. Among those hit were Gerry Fitt MP and ~Eddie McAteer MP. Water canon sprayed marchers spectators and television film crews.
Inquest into the death of Desmond Sheridan Drumullig Butlersbridge Paddy Cusack County Coroner presiding are told by Tommy Rowan Deanery Street Belturbet a passenger in the vehicle driven by the owner who is alleged to have struck Dessie Sheridan that he and his companion Sean Donnolly ‘thumbed down’ a lift home at Loreto Cross at 1 am on Sunday August 18th 1968. Gerry Millar and Tony Rodgers whom he knew had already received a lift and were in the car when he entered. Just a short time later travelling at 40-50 mph along the road he saw a man lying on the road and shouted a warning to the driver who hit the man but stopped immediately. The man’s head was barely over the white line in the middle of the road at Drumullig. He had a good clear perfect view and when they emerged Dessie Sheridan was bleeding from the mouth and nose and appeared lifeless. Doctor Marcella O Connor who was on duty at the Surgical Hospital said that death was due to multiple fractures of the skull and severe hemorrhaging. The victim was dead on admission to the Surgical Hospital at 1:30 am on Sunday August 18th 1968. Noel Brady foreman of the Jury JB Murphy Solicitor on behalf of the driver C McCorrie Kilnabrand County Fermanagh joined with the Coroner Paddy Cusack Solicitor in tendering their sincerest sympathy to the dead man’s family.
Cavan town scores a respectable enough 98 points out of 150 in the Tidy Towns competition. Many of the local young people now on five day weeks at school volunteer their services for a limited time on Saturday mornings.
The Council decide to proceed with the eight old folks house on Wolfe Tone Street.
Ballyhaise win the Intermediate League cup beating Crosserlough 1-5 to 0-5 at Breffni Park. This is only their second ever trophy having won the Junior League four years ago. At half time Ballyhaise led by 1-4 to 0-2. At the end of an exciting grueling game TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board presented the trophy to Ballyhaise captain Hughie Newman. Team M Farrelly Conor Maguire E Maguire Tom Plunkett M Smith Hughie Newman Mick Kevlehan Hughie Browne Louis Lyons M Watters Steve Duggan Jim Leonard S Colwell Kevin McDonald a nd T Fay Sub JJ Fay for Jim Leonard. Referee Liam Maguire Ballybay.
Clones settle for a share of the spoils having outclassed Cavan Shamrock’s in a thrilling McGinnity Cup Final at Tierquin played before a capacity attendance who paid £50 gate receipts. Indeed Clones only equalized in the last minute after a jaded Cavan defence let danger man Willie Agnew through to cross to centre forward Hopkins for the vital second goal. Shamrock’s had to field without star defender Rick Graham while brilliant centre half and captain had to leave the park with a head injury at half time. Clones had over 70% of the play but their tight short passing game failed to penetrate the solid Shamrock’s defence until late on. The Irish Red Cross ambulance service were on hand to render first aid in this sporting and well fought final. Clones have agree to Shamrock’s request to defer the replay for one week to allow the team officials and supporters to attend the visitation of the graves in Cullies cemetery next Sunday.
Cavan and District AUL Chairman Bobbie Sewell Monaghan Vice Chairman Jimmy Egan Secretary Ray Griffith Assistant Secretary Micheal Smyth all Cavan Treasurer Billy Davey Clones Registrar Jim McDermott Clones.
Cavan Gael’s honour newly weds at social and presentation in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are Gerry Carroll Donal Crowe and Hugo Cafferty with their new wives. The presentation was made to the happy couples by Jim McDonnell Chairman of the Gael’s.
Women’s Mission closes in the Cathedral with the men’s mission to start on Sunday evening. The Augustinian Order are conducting the mission which is dropping the traditional early Mass at 7:00 in the morning to 10 and hosting a later Mass at 7:30 in the evening which will be followed by Homily and Benediction. Very Reverend Gerry O Leary is the leader with Rev Father A Hickey and TR Hussey included in the Augustinian team.
Death of Alice Mooney 10 Wolfe Tone Street after a long tedious illness borne with great faith and courage at the early age of 53. She was a member of one of Cavan’s oldest and most distinguished families her father Patrick being a member and Chairman of Cavan UDC for many years representing a strong Labour vote in Cavan. Her husband died some years ago when working abroad. She is survived by her young son Jim daughter Elizabeth Maguire many nephews nieces and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral with burial in Cullies cemetery .
Danny O Hanlon Gerry Egan Paddy Murray and Father Torlac are honing their skills in Scouting at Larch Hill Dublin where they are on a three day PTC course. The good news is that all have passed and they will be back in September to complete part two of the course. Meanwhile the new den being built on voluntary labour has reached roof level.
Cavan Bridge Club 1968 Captain Kathleen Sullivan Church Street President Surgeon Bertie Cullen Secretary Jim Hearn Treasurer Jim Burke. Committee Michael O Sullivan Munster and Leinster Bank Surgeon PD Maloney Dermot Morgan Joan O Hanlon and Maureen McDonald. Representatives to Regional Committee Gerry Bradley and Dermot Morgan.
October 11th 1968 Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn win the Midland Regional Roadside and Garden competition once again with a sparkling 87 out of a possible 100 marks.
Sign of the times when Rev J Molloy Assistant General Secretary of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association calls for associate membership for moderate social drinkers.
Moya Sheridan BA H Dip is leaving her native Ballinagh NS where she has been teaching for the last number of years. Moya is taking up an appointment in the new Comprehensive School in Cootehill. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Sheridan Drumcrow Corlesmore.
Breffni Boy’s Band return thanks to the Ulster Council GAA Father Gargan Adm John McCormack Rockorry Tom McKenna and Smyth’s for favors and credit accommodation extended to the new organization who are just over a year in action. The band are being equipped with the best instruments and a new design of uniform by Tom McKenna a nd Company.
Cavan Shamrock’s bid to add the John McGinnity Cup to the Drifter’s and McCabe cup won earlier this year as they take on favourites Clones United in the replay at Tierquin Park next Sunday. Since the first game just two weeks ago the Shamrock’s have lost Paddy Sheridan and PJ Maguire who have both emigrated./ Rick Graham and Eamonn O Riordan their top scorer return after injury.
Death of Ellen Sheridan wife of John Sheridan well known fowl buyers Corrahoe at the age of 82 at Lisdarn Hospital on Wednesday after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude. She was a unique lady always in good form and generous to a fault. Deeply religious and charitable her hospitality was legendary. She is survived by her husband John three sons Paddy Frank and Willie six daughters Mrs F Kennedy Dublin May O Gorman Cavan Josephine Cullen ‘Saint Anne’s Cathedral Road Cavan Mrs D Hayes in Canada Brigid Sheridan Corrahoe and Phyllis Sheridan in Dublin. There was a capacity attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Unique scheme by the girls of Loreto College Intermediate class who intend to send letters to all pupils in the secondary schools in the Cavan area to become more civic spirited and raise the civic pride of the pupils in bid to keep the town much tidier. Litter rubbish is now public enemy number one.
Andrew Galligan son of the late Michael and Maura Galligan Connolly Street and later Cathedral Road is 3rd in the Pop Section of the famous Castlebar Song Contest with ‘Din Din Din’ sung by well known singer Anne Bushnell. He won the contest last year with ‘One and One are Two sung by well known opera star Patricia Cahill.
Cavan Gaelic League 1968 Chairman Dan Gallogly Vice Chairman Tommy Kelly Secretary Seamus White Treasurer Leo McGrath.
Cavan Bridge N/S Kathleen Sullivan Captain and Dermot Morgan E//W Jim and Mrs Burke.
Frank Nannery opens his modern bar and lounge in Bridge Street formerly ‘The Blue Moon’ run by Pat and Veronica Sharkey who have retired from business. Frank promises only best drinks served and phone number 430.
October 18th 1968 The Irish nation vote down Fianna Fail’s attempt to abolish PR for one past the post voting system. The motion was lost by 33,667 votes with 573,485 against and 366,687 for the amendment to the Constitution.
Terry Dungan a native of Kingscourt and niece of Father Torlac O Reilly and first cousin of the world famous TP McKenna makes her stage debut at the Lantern Theatre Merrion Square during the Dublin Theatre Festival. Terri is a past pupil of Loreto College Cavan and the University of Lyons France.
John McNamara son of Hugh ‘Bud’ and Kathleen McNamara ‘The Fair Green’ and an apprentice in Provider’s Hardware Department is awarded a first class diploma by the Irish Hardware Association in conjunction with Kilroy’s College.
Death of Jim Brady formerly 19 Connolly Street Cavan and 64 Wells Drive Kingsbury London at the age of 45 . He was only son of Tommy and Lily Brady nee Kelly Carrickmacross. Jim spent most of his adult life in Cavan and was a rotary engineer of high standing in Cavan’s Anglo Celt for over 20 years before transferring to work on a Swindon paper 9 years ago. He later transferred to the London Evening Standard where he worked until his untimely sickness and death. He was one of Cavan’s greatest ever sportsmen specializing in boxing when Cavan boxers topped the bill at the King’s and Ulster Hall in Belfast. Jim was so successful as an Amateur beating all local opposition and just losing out at provincial and national level that he turned professional. He had a sparkling career but his style of fine boxing and counter punching led to some terrific battles that eventually took its toll and he retired with a first class record of over 20 wins against three losses in the paid ranks. He was also an outstanding footballer with the old Cavan Harps Club and later gave assistance as trainer and masseur having his headquarters in the Market Square just next door to the Cavan Boxing Club and Cavan Labour Band. Before his marriage Jim lived with the Kelly’s in Connolly Street for over 20 years and was treated just as one of the family. After his marriage Jim and his wife Freda lived over Toggy Connolly’s Shoe Shop in Main Street. Jim Brady is survived by his wife Freda two children Stephen and Marcella his mother Lily sisters Myra Bernadette Doris and Imelda nephews nieces uncles aunts and a host of friend in Cavan and London. Funeral took place in East Finchley.
Death of Peter ‘Pee’ Galligan ‘Saint Anne’s Cathedral Road at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He was extremely well known as a Porter and Ambulance Driver attached to Saint Phelim’s and usually greeted visitors with a cigarette dangling from his lips and a very firm handshake assuring them of the welfare of their patients. He was a gifted accordion player and played with most of the local ceilidhe bands. Later along with his brother in law Michael O Callaghan he founded the famous Breffni Ceilidhe Band who were regulars in the Town Hall and broadcast a record twelve times from Radio Eireann in Henry Street Dublin. He was a founder member with his good friend Doctor Brian Galligan of the local branch of Comaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann in 1950 and was an officer and competitor when the All Ireland Fleadh was held in Cavan in 1954. He was a prominent member of the old IRA and took a prominent part in the War of Independence. At the well attended funeral in Saint Patrick and Saint Felim’s Cathedral Cavan the coffin was draped in the tricolor and his surviving colleagues in the Old IRA formed a guard of honour under Cmdt Sean Sheridan and again in Lower Denn cemetery a firing party under Cmdt Sean Sheridan discharged a volley of shots in salute to their dead colleague. Father ABC McGrath officiated in both the Cathedral and Lower Denn. Pee Galligan is survived by his wife Ellen nee O Callaghan nephews and nieces.
Death of Mary Smith Coranure at the residence of her nephew Patrick Brady Coratubber Cavan. She is survived by her nephews nieces and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Patrick’s Castletara to the adjoining cemetery.
Killeshandra Holy Rosary Guild pilgrimage to Lourdes 1968 led by Rev J A Young cc Ballinamore and Rev B Hearn CSSP Kenya.
Second replay of John McGinnity Cup Final between Cavan Shamrock’s and Clones ends all square 1-1 after two periods of extra time in atrocious weather conditions at Tierquin Park.. Great game before an almost capacity vocal attendance with Clones playing with their usual swagger deservedly taking the lead with Johnny Douglas shooting to the net after brilliant approach work by Liam Rooney and Adrian Hopkins after just 15 minutes play. Cavan Shamrock’s fought back and Eamonn O Riordan was on hand to finish a great move by Pat Timmons Gerry Egan and Noel Smith crashing in the superb cross for a great Cavan goal on 20 minutes. Cavan had the winning of the game missing at least two very easy chances as the game see sawed between two well matched sides but Cavan looked more likely to score with their more direct method. Clones continued to play their short passing game with some beautiful bouts of football more suited to summer conditions. With both sides out on their feet the crowd went away happy with no side able to break the deadlock after 120 minutes of top class football. Cavan Shamrock’s Paddy McNamara Martin Clarke Richard Graham John Lynch man of the match Fran Lyons Damien Johnston Noel Smith Eamonn O Riordan Gerry Egan Pat Timmons and Jackie Murphy.
Oliver Galligan Cavan Gael’s and Oliver Brady Lacken make their debut for Cavan senior team in the National League in Ballinascreen county Derry.
Cavan votes a resounding No to Fianna Fail’s proposal to change the voting from PR to First Past the Post with 13,235 voting No and only 9,706 voting for the Amendment.
Death of Annie Elizabeth Carson at the residence of her daughter Peace Adams wife of Bob Adams Cavan Number 1 School Farnham Street. Relict of the late Joseph Carson Killeshandra . She is survived by her one son and daughters . Funeral from Croghan Presbyterian Church to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Bridge N/S Father Thomas Woods and Mrs Gerry Bradley E/W Mrs Tommy McMyler and Gerry Bradley.
October 25th 1968 Francis McKiernan brother of Kathleen McKenna Main Street John P McKiernan well known merchant Corlesmore is appointed Financial Controller of the French Dutch and British subsidiary of MK Potter and Company. Francis was educated at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and NUI. He is a member of the Association of Chartered Accountants of Ireland,
Cavan Gaels draw with Templeport 2-3 to 0-9 in the final of the Junior Championship before a small crowd in heavy underfoot conditions at Breffni Park. Templeport led by 0-4 to 0-1 at the interval but the Gaels fought back to earn a draw with the replay on November 10th 1968. Templeport duly claimed the title with 2-4 to 1-3 win in the replay to claim their first title for 26 years. Templeport and Cavan Gaels were locked at 1-2 each at half time. Gaels Patrick Blessing Brendan Keaney Greg Sheridan John McNamara Tony Dunne Jim Galligan Hughie Smith Hugo Cafferty Paddy Reilly Pearse Gilroy Oliver Malone Terry Smith Oliver Cassidy Michael ‘Max’ McDonald and Teddy O Neill.
Saint Joseph’s Church Drumkilly is blessed and officially reopened by Bishop Austin Quinn in an impressive ceremony featuring most of the priests of the Diocese.
Big changes to the Liturgy being introduced from the Feast of Christ the King with the Solemn High Mass at 11:30 being demoted and replaced by the 10:00 Mass. The Cathedral Choir will now come down from the loft and sit in reserved seats at the front of the Cathedral . Four of the hymns will be sung in English and a lay reader will read the Epistle. The Choir will sing ‘Lord Have Mercy on Us’ and the congregation will make the appropriate responses. During communion another hymn will be sung in English and at the end of Mass the choir will sing another hymn in English. Father ABC McGrath on the organ and the Cathedral Choir have been in constant practice for the last few months following the edict issued by the Second Vatican Council for more use of the vernacular.
Tragic death of Susan O Hagan Tierquin in England following a road traffic accident when a van she was travelling in was in collision with another vehicle at Preston Brook near Warrington on Thursday 17th October. She was daughter of Rose Anne and Bernard O Hagan Tierquin and had emigrated to England only a few years ago. She is survived by her mother Rose 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery was very large and extremely representative.
Death of Patrick Reilly Edenticlare. Well known highly respected farmer in the area at the age of 72. He took an active part in the War for Independence and was attached to the Alackan Company Cavan Brigade. The coffin was draped in the tricolor and the guard of honour and firing party was in charge of Dan McDonald County Council with members from the Crosserlough Battalion Old IRA.. He is survived by his son Thomas daughters Anna May Reilly Mrs Susan Mullhall Margaret Harkin and Mrs Ellen Greseil brothers and sisters. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Large attendance at the visitation of the graves in Cullies cemetery where the new Administrator Father PJ Gargan blessed the graves led the congregation in reciting the rosary and thanked all who contributed in any way to the excellent appearance of the cemetery.
CYMS 1968 Spiritual Director Father Des O Dowd Chairman Paddy O Reilly Vice Chairman Jimmy McCormack Secretary Michael Higgins Assistant Secretary Edward Smith Treasurer Laurence Nee. Committee Jim Mooney Bernard Sharkey Gerry Egan Martin Jermyn Gerry Higgins and Tommy McKiernan.
Cavan Badminton Club 1968 Chairman Norman Cinnamond Secretary/Treasurer Eilish McEntee Captain Frank Glancy. Committee Der Coogan Margaret Smith Laurie McConnell Peter Pollock Leo McDonald and Rev Des O Dowd.
November 1st 1968 Death of Edward Beatty Drumcor. Funeral from Saint Patrick’s Drumcor was large and representative. He is survived by his cousins.
:Mickey Breslin is pictured receiving the Connolly Cup from Tommy Connolly while Kieran Cullivan winner of the Billiards tournament receives the Gargan Cup from Father P J Gargan Adm.
Death of Mary B Clail nee O Rourke 39 Saint Phelim’s Place and late of 17 Lakeview at the early age of 46. She was a beautiful handsome woman with dark brown eyes matching hair and tall commanding build. She was extremely popular and well got native of the town. She had a most pleasing agreeable personality and when you met Mary you never forgot her poise and beauty. She is survived by her husband Packy 5 sons 7 daughters relatives and many friends. The children from Cavan Technical School Poor Clare Convent School formed a guard of honour at the funeral from a packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father Desmond O Dowd officiated.
Nell Arnold is pictured at Dublin Airport with her beautiful daughter Gill a member of the Blood Transfusion Unit and this year’s ‘Miss India Tea’ on their way to India for a three week all expenses trip during which they will have a private audience with the Indian Premier Indira Gandhi.
Death of Andrew Gilchreest 3 Saint Mary’s Terrace at the age of 87. He was a former representative for the Shell BP Oil Company and later worked with Cavan County Council. Member of an old and very respected Cavan family He is survived by his wife Mary sons daughters nephew nieces and many friends. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim was large and representative and burial took place in Kilmore.
Cavan Boy Scout’s say goodbye to their distinguished Treasurer Stephen Kelly Manager of Providers who is leaving Cavan to take up a similar management position in Newbridge. Bill Henry was elected at the last meeting to succeed Stephen as Treasurer of Cavan Boy Scout’s.
New changes to the liturgy introduced on the Feast of Christ the King. The Bishop celebrated the main 10 o clock Mass with Father ABC Gargan on the organ conducting a highly impressive Cathedral Choir. He was assisted by Father PJ Gargan in the first Mass where the liturgy was mainly in English. Father ABC McGrath celebrated the 8 am Mass while Father Des O Dowd celebrated the 11:30 am Mass.
Tommy Connolly presents his trophy to Michael Bravendar the winner of the Snooker Handicap at Cavan CYMS while Kieran Cullivan winner of the Billiard’s handicap is presented with the Father PJ Gargan Cup by the donor at Cavan CYMS. Paddy O Reilly Chairman presided.
‘The Three Macks Bill McCusker on organ Seamus McCormack on drums and Sean McManus on vocal make their debut on the lucrative cabaret circuit. ‘Distance no object’. Phone Cavan 280
November 8th 1968:”Prominent Cavan business man (Tom McCarren) is introduced to the Queen Mother” at an exhibition to celebrate the centenary of Smithfield Market in London (Picture). Tom was introduced to the Queen Mother by his London Agent Gerald Switcher
Robert M Hayes from Tipperary is appointed County Engineer for Cavan to succeed J P Mansfield who has retired to Dublin. Robert previously worked with McCarthy and Partners Consulting Engineers and later worked with the Department of Local Government as an Inspector. He was educated in UCD where he took his Engineering degree. He later attended Ohio State University where he took a degree in Highway Planning. He is married with two daughters and one son. He is son of Major General Liam Hayes former Assistant General Commander of the Irish Army and is brother of Seamus Hayes the well known international show jumping personality.
Enda McGowan serious facial injury in collision with one of his team mates in the early stages of last Sunday’s game against Longford. He is being treated by well known Cavan goalkeeper Dr.Matt McHugh at Doctor Stevens Hospital Dublin. Cavan won 3-6 to 0-11 where Hughie Newman was man of the match putting them level for the first time on 57 minutes then dispatching Gene Cusack with a pin point pass to score a great goal just on time. Over 4,000 were in attendance and gate receipts were £294
Richard Millhouse Nixon is returned as the new President of America winning 43% of the vote to Hubert Humphrey’s 43% with Governor Wallace taking 14%. Nixon however won 31 states to take the vital 290 seats in the College of Electors while Humphrey only winning 13 for 181 votes. Wallace won 5 states in the deep South to take 45 Electoral College votes.
Royal School Annual Dinner Dance in school. Pictured are: Bishop Moore, Ena Black (President PPU), Rev. John Anderson (Headmaster). Back: Frank Cinnamond, Mrs John Kennedy, Shirley Sheriff, Mrs James Dawson (First President) and Jimmy Dawson.
After a few days of torrential rain, flooding at Cootehill and Cathedral Road. Fire Brigade on standby and the ‘Blind Lake’ reappears after being dormant for years. (Con Smith Park). Colman Road Railway Road the green lake out as far as Brady’s garage and all other well known vulnerable points are badly flooded.
Death of Ellie Woods nee Wynne at her residence 8 Saint Phelim’s Place at the age of 59 on Friday last. She is survived by her husband Paddy well known Cavan town Postman and Horticulturist her sons Sean Cavan Post Office Paudge Revenue Commissioners Portarlington and Robert in London three daughters Mrs Spinelli London Mrs Olson Malmo Sweden and Betty in London one brother and two sisters. She was extremely popular well known member of the community and noted for her hospitable nature kindness and friendship. She was a native of Farthran Ballyconnell. Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery.
Patrick D Power County MOH who is leaving Cavan sells his bungalow at Drumelis to Kenneth W Morton 15 Lauderdale Glasgow for an impressive £7,600. Brian Murphy was the Auctioneer and Alfred Myles Smith Solicitor had carriage.
November 15th 1968: CYMS drive for membership states “membership is open to age group 16 upwards. Games include billiards, snooker and cards”.
New old folk’s houses on Wolfe Tone Street will have living room kitchen two bedrooms and toilet and cost £2,200 each according to Paddy Gaffney BE Town Surveyor. Three of the houses will be built before the turn into Kilnavara while four to five will be after the turn on the same side.
Death of James Mulcahy Emmett Place at his residence at the ripe old age of 87. He was predeceased by his wife Mary just a short time ago. Native of Moneygall Birr county Offaly he came to work in Taggart’s Coachbuilders 57 Church Street and after Taggart’s closed he went to Dublin to continued working in the coach trade. He was a very gentle decent honorable man with a moustache and a full head of beautiful grey hair. He was of the old school and showed great respect to young and old. He is his sons Dick Joe and James and 3 daughters Mrs K Halton M Coope and Mrs M Cassidy in Derby England. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral with burial later in Cullies cemetery. Father Desmond O Dowd officiated.
Drink prices in Cavan town shoot up following last week’s Mini Budget. Whiskey is now 5/8 per glass brandy a whooping 9/2 per glass while the pint is now 2/6 and bottled half pint 1/7.
Death of Eugene O Neill 28 Saint Phelim’s Place and late of Cavan Post Office. He was a member of the Irish Army for many years ands served in the Post Office with great devotion to duty for 17 years before his retirement. He was an excellent gardener and horticulturist and was known for the excellence of his produce. He is survived by his four sons Eugene Teddy Martin and Michael five daughters Patsy Anna Rosie Peggy and Kathleen. Father ABC McGrath presided at the large and very representative funeral from the Cathedral where the coffin was draped in the Irish tricolor and a guard of honour was provided by the serving members of the Irish Army. The interment later took place in Cullies cemetery .
Father PJ McManus President of the fledgling Cavan Credit Union announces that membership has now reached 71 and there is £492 in shares subscribed. Amounts of less than £1 will be accepted to open account while all areas will be canvassed in the near future to inform householders of the benefits of joining the Credit Union. Insurance has been secured to issue loans which will be in direct relation to the amount saved by the borrowing member.
Cavan Freedom from Hunger 1968 Chairman Jimmy Finlay Vice Chairman Paddy O Reilly 85 Church Street Treasurer Kathleen Lunn Secretary Anselem Lovett. Committee Paud Fay NT Maura Maloney L Fitzpatrick Micheal Smyth.
Outrage expressed at Cavan Urban Council meeting by Joe McGovern on the introduction of a mobile chip shop in Church Street to cater for the foul mouthed patrons emerging from the nearby Sport’s Centre with a noisy racket going on until 1:30 in the morning.
Father Des O Dowd Spiritual Director will preside at full dress meeting of boy scouts in the Scout Den Bridge Street. Parts for uniforms are still available from John Donohoe Scoutmaster.
Cavan Bridge Club five tables in action. N/S Mrs Hun and Mrs McMyler E/W Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard.
November 22nd 1968: Geraldine Fitzpatrick obtains her BCL degree at UCD. Geraldine is eldest daughter of Tom and the late Betty Fitzpatrick Nee Cullen Farnham Street Cavan.
Gabriel Kelly is elected the very first recipient of the sporting award for Person of the Year by the Dublin Association while Dublin based Doogarry county Cavan born surgeon John H Taaffe is the choice for the first cultural award. He is presently Assistant Medical Director of the National Rehabilitation Centre in Dun Laoire. The awards will be presented at a gala dinner in the Country Club in Portmarnock
Four in hospital (pictured) after crash on the Crosskeys Road when the car hit a telegraph pole and left the road. Driver Bertie Cronin (20) from Annaglough and recently returned from working in London is seriously injured, Sisters Joan (22) and Kathleen (17) and neighbour James McEvoy Lisreagh (22) also detained in Surgical Hospital. Kathleen later transferred to Our Lady’s Hospital Navan while going to print Bertie was said to be “ improving” in Cavan Surgical Hospital.
Death of Florence Buchannan 11 Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 70. She was a native of Gowna and was very religious involved in Children of Mary and Apostolic Workers. Survived by her husband Vincent and one brother JV Smith two sisters D Smith Dublin and B Dunne Dublin. She was a sister in law of the famous Father William Buchanan Director of the Cathedral Choir Choral Group. Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to Killygarry cemetery.
Pictured at the National League clash between Tyrone and Cavan in Dungannon are the very glamorous Una Carolan wife of Ray Carolan and Mrs Charles Gallagher who were the only bright lights for Cavan as they went down to an unexpected 1-11 to 0-7 defeat on a miserable day before a handful of spectators.
Profile on Michael 31 and Alexander ‘Sandy’ 29 Robinsons who both emigrated to Australia in 1950. They are sons of George Robinson who formerly owned the well known Jackson’s Garage which he sold to Maurice and Alan Jackson in 1935 for the considerable sum of £35,000. They are pictured with their friend Don Bennett studying a flight plan and all are members of the Royal Aeronautical Club of New South Wales.
Mary McCarthy is the new Lady Captain at County Cavan Golf Club while Maura Cullen has been elected President for a three year term. Both are residents of Farnham Street.
Anglo Celt Dinner Dance Committee pictured in Farnham Hotel are Margaret Smith Secretary Leo Ronan Chairman Eileen Gilroy Seamus White Sean McCormack Paddy McCormack and Vincent Walsh Treasurer.
Cyril Francis O Reilly Park House College Road Terenure Dublin 6 dies at the age of 56 at Saint Michael’s Hospital Dun Laoire. He was a native of Cavan town being eldest son of Belinda O Reilly NT Creighan and Hugh O Reilly PC Cavan Boys School. He was educated at the Boy’s School Cavan Saint Patrick’s College and Queen’s University Belfast where he qualified as a doctor. He was attached to the Ontario Department of Health in Canada for some time before joining the American Army where he was promoted to the rank of Colonel during the Korean War. After returning to America after the War his health broke down and he retuned to Dublin and lived for a number of years in Park Road Terenure Dublin 6. He is survived by his mother Belinda brothers and sisters.
Death of the well known highly popular Margaret Lawler Killygarry House. She was widow of Matthew Lawler extensive farmer in Killygarry area. She is survived by her two sons Patrick New York Matthew in England and one daughter Mairead Bourke Killeshandra. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church to Killygarry cemetery.
Eamonn Farrell from Longford sells 15 College Street for a very handsome price of £3,100 to Edward O Reilly Mountnuggent. Brian Murphy of Murphy/Quinn were the auctioneers while George V Maloney had carriage of sale.
Clones beat Cavan Shamrocks in McGinnity Cup Final Replay by 7 goals to 2. Noel Smith who had an outstanding game for the Shamrocks struck after just five minutes but Clones who were playing very attractive close passing football deservedly equalized almost immediately and went ahead after 20 minutes and scored their 3rd in the 25th minute as they ran a very light inexperienced Cavan ragged. Noel Smith however pulled one back in the dying moments of the first half leaving Clones United leading by 3-2 at half time. In the second half Clones took over in midfield and supplied their forwards with chance after chance against a jaded Cavan defence where only Rick Graham was playing up to form. Scorers for Clones Adrian Hopkins 3 Frank Roofe 2 and the very impressive Liam Rooney 2. The forward line including the scorers had great support from Jimmy Flanagan and E McKenna while victory was achieved with the dominance of a fantastic midfield in Jimmy Reavey Captain fantastic Adrian Douglas and Dermot Rooney. Defence creaked all afternoon and only Richard Graham played well. In attack Gerry Egan with assistance from Pat Timmons and Noel Smith who scored both Cavan goals were noticeable. After two draws and two periods of extra time Clones were McGinnity Cup Champions for the first time and Ray Griffith (Pictured) Secretary Cavan and District A U L presented the John McGinnity Cup replicas and £25 to Clones captain Jimmy Reavey while Cavan Shamrocks were presented with their runners up medals. Referee was Joe Ralph Dundalk.
Pictured with Managing Director Willie Berney at the annual Berney Mastervision dinner dance in the Village Hotel in Bettystown are members of the Cavan staff Laura Breslin receptionist Michael Browne service department and Michael Wall Manager of the Cavan branch.
Anglo Celt install new ‘Fairchild Superking' printing press “Most up to date print machine in the world to day”. The paper is very easy to read and photographs etc are much sharper in print. Picture taken during the printing of the weekly ‘Catholic Standard’
November 29th 1968 Jimmy Finlay retires from Cavan Fire Brigade. Pictured are Jimmy and wife Rose receiving a presentation of a clock from Fire Chief Stan McCarthy. Pictured are Jim Kelly Dick Mulcahy Sub Station officer Jimmy Finlay Rose Finlay Captain Stan McCarthy Fire Chief Mattie Reilly Station officer and May Cullen Caretaker of Cavan Town Hall.
Eileen O Grady sister of Brian County Development Officer is appointed Town Clerk in Belturbet to succeed her father the legendary Standish O Grady.
John Farrelly farm labourer 6 Saint Mary’s Terrace Cavan is awarded £1,550 with costs by the Master of the High Court arising out of an accident at the junction of Bridge Street and Wolfe Tone Street on the 21st May 1967 when John was knocked down and seriously injured by a car driven by Patrick Delaney Ballinagh, TJ Fitzpatrick instructed TJ Roe acting for John Farrelly.
Death of Julia Fay (sister of Jim) College Street at the age of 45. Nurse in a London Hospital for nearly 30 years. She was a prominent member of Cavan camogie team before emigrating to England. She is survived by her brother Jim College Street Cavan and sister Mrs M Jones in London.
Cavan Amateur Dramatic Society will have an evening of poetry reading in the Town Hall on December 4th with well known authors Pearse Hutchinson Hayden Murphy and Michel Hartnett reading their works which will be accompanied by an orchestra playing light music.
Cavan Bridge Club 8 ½ tables N/S Jim Bourke and Aidan Leahy E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter.
Killygarry qualify for their first Junior League final at Breffni Park after defeating Lavey 2-7 to 1-6 in a thrilling encounter witnessed by a large vociferous crowd in Breffni Park. Killygarry led by 2-2 to 0-3 at the interval and were the faster more skillful team throughout. They had a great corner back in Gerry Keating who repulsed attack after attack. Malo Reilly Niall O Brien John O Neill goal scoring hero Dessie Agnew and the great Philip Fitzsimmons. Packy McGovern and Vincent Smith gave Killygarry the edge at midfield and their forwards capitalized on the plentiful supply.
Pictured is a vey young Sean Leddy who will line out in the Corn Na Nog for Saint Patrick’s College.
Presentation to Miss B McCabe Earlsvale Road on the occasion of her retirement after 40 distinguished years as a nurse with Cavan County Council. She joined the nursing staff in Saint Phelim’s Hospital in 1928 and later served in the old TB Sanatorium later the Clinic. In 1943 the service was transferred to the new Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn where she served until her retirement. She was Nurse Supervisor from 1960-1963 and she was the model of what a nurse should be with great compassion respect and Love for all in her care, Pictured are Sister M Michael Matron Miss B McCabe Miss N Fallon Assistant Matron Sister Mary Fay Michael J Smyth Secretary Cavan County Council Sister E Smith Dr Tony Farrelly Sister Kathleen O Reilly and Dermot McCarthy County Manager.
George McClarey County Cavan wins the Warriors Alliance in Clones with competitors from Monaghan Cavan Fermanagh and Leitrim competing. Noel McGovern Belturbet was 2md with S Murphy Cavan 3rd and P McCarney Clones 4th all with the same score. Best Nett S Murphy Cavan 2nd P McCarney Clones.
County Cavan Athletic Club 1968 President Father John O Donnell Chairman Rev Peter Paul O Reilly Vice Chairman Jim Rice Cootehill Secretary Jim Cochrane Cootehill Assistant Secretary Brain McEnroe Kill Treasurer Jim Mitchell Bailieboro and Registrar Vincent Rudden Laragh. Killygarry Representative on Committee Gerry Keating.
December 6th 1968:Christmas Tree Committee: Chairman Willie Scott (Moynehall), Secretary Betty Breslin, Treasurer Michel Smith (Saint Phelim's Place) :Committee: Benny Hannigan, Eilish Donohoe, Tom Clarke, Andy Breslin, M Smyth, Willie Finegan and Frank O’ Keefe.
Mattie McDonagh a native of Clare is appointed Inspector of Schools succeeding Dennis Bradfield who has gone to Kerry. Formerly an Inspector in Donegal Mattie is a vey keen GAA fan having played Minor Championship football for Clare. He is married to Josie and they have two sons.
All stalls clear out of stock at bumper Parochial Sale of Work in the Town Hall.
Pictured at the Cavan Gardai Dinner Dance in the Sheelin Shamrock are Garda Cathal Kelly Sergeant Michael Lee Chairman Garda Mick McCarthy Secretary Sergeant Peter Coogan Garda John Munnelly M Troy Gerry Coady J McGrath Enda Mullhern Danny Thomas M Cardiff Tom Jordan and B Wright.
Death of James Dolan Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 73. He was a most popular resident and was predeceased by his wife six years ago. Native of Team Blacklion he was a cleaner in the local Magnet Cinema for many years when among his colleagues were Rita Graham Elizabeth Nee The Donlon sisters from Swellan and Jim Higgins. Survived by his brother and sister many friends and relatives. Funeral from Saint Patrick and Saint Felim Cathedral Cavan to Cullies cemetery was very large and representative.
Vivion McEvoy the very popular Porter in Lisdarn escaped serious injury when returning from work he skids into a bus with his car a write off but the bus only slightly damaged.
Over 500 attend the Cavan Association in Dublin’s dinner dance in the Country Club Portmarnock where Gabriel Kelly and his wife Rita are pictured with Gabriel’s cultural award for sport. The Cavan and Ulster star is the first recipient of the award and he stared his business career in Mayo where he played county Minor for the western county later graduating to the senior team . He later joined Arnott’s in Dublin where he starred in the Inter firms football competition and made his debut for Cavan in 1960 winning Ulster Championship medals in 1962 1964 and 1967 as well as four Railway Cup medals in a row only missing out on a fifth because of injury. Gabriel later joined the staff of Tractamotors and is presently employed by Allied Irish Finance. Dancing was to the famous Crested Knights with Rose Tynan vocalist. Cavan and All Ireland footballer returned thanks on behalf of the guests for the splendid night’s entertainment.
Cavan are holding an Irish Drama Festival for schools from the 24th February 1969 to the 27th February 1969.
Sympathy is extended to Jean O Regan wife of Pat O Regan well known proof reader in the Anglo Celt on the death of her mother Mrs E Hughes Athlone county Westmeath.
Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan Cavan Bridge Club win the prestigious McCardle Cup at the Percy French Hotel Ballyjamesduff. Second were Donal Carroll and R Coote Bailieborough 3rd Mr and Mrs P O Reilly Bailieborough 4th C Corry and Jim Hearn.
New Athletic Club formed in Killygarry. Chairman Gerry Keating Vice Chairman Mal O Reilly Secretary Niall O Brien and Treasurer Francie Galligan. At the next meeting to be held in Keating’s Main Street it is hoped to form a Ladies and Under 16 team to compete in the County Cavan Championships.
Ladie’s Golf 1968 Captain Mary McCarthy President Maura Cullen Vice Captain Kitty Jenkins Secretary Ina Hickey and Handicap Secretary Kathleen Morgan.
December 13th 1968 Cavan Nurse’s Organisation pictured at their annual dinner dance in the Ulster Arms are Dr Roy Hayes Dr Bridie Farrelly nee Finnegan Sister A Kelly Chairman Sister Rose Heerey Secretary Mrs Hayes Dr Tony Farrelly County Physician.
“Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88 are offering Philips Domestic Gifts at low prices this Christmas”
Death of Francis Smith farmer Glencurran in his early 70s at the Surgical Hospital . He was well known and highly respected resident . Very up to date farmer he was most obliging and his advise was very much sought after in the modern skills of agriculture and horticulture. There was a very large and representative attendance at removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery with Father ABC McGrath officiating.
New super high way from Kilnaleck School beside Annagh Lake to the village of Butlersbridge opens this weekend for the expected Christmas rush.
Cavan Credit Union now have 70 members and issued shares of £700 according to their President Father PJ McManus. They are open each Friday evening from 7-8:30 in the British Legion Hut in Farnham Street.
To facilitated schools and those rising early for work and Mass the Urban Council have decided to turn on the street lighting from 6:30 am each day.
Cavan Christmas Tree 1968 Chairman Willie Scott Secretary Betty Breslin Treasurer Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Place. Committee Eamonn Donohoe Benny Hannigan Tom Clarke Andy Breslin Micheal Smyth Willie Finnegan Frank O Keefe.
Cavan CYMS Snooker 1968 Seamus McCormack beat Benny Cafferty Jimmy Smith beat Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll. Junior Handicap Kevin McKiernan beat Anthony McCaul Peter Sheridan beat Gerry Pryce. Second Round Noel Allen beat Tommie Brady Thomas Smith beat Charlie Jackson.
More honours are bestowed on the ultra safe Tommy Sheridan Main Street for his accident free record over the last ten years. He was presented with the Gold Medal at Cavan Bus Depot. Pictured are T Toner Area Manager Tommy Sheridan Tommy McCardle District Manager Dundalk and Jim McDermott Agent Cavan.
Cavan Shamrocks advance to the second round of the prestigious FAI Youth’s Cup beating Trinity United Drogheda 5-1 at well attended Tierquin Park . They now play the area favourites Boyne Rovers in the second round in Drogheda.. The goals came via the brilliant Gerry Egan after only seven minutes who pounced on a loose ball 20 yards from goal and sent a rocket to the roof of the Drogheda net and on 14 minutes Noel Smith dribbled right through the mesmerized Drogheda defence to lift the bal gently over the head of the advancing Shields in the Drogheda goal for a superb score to prolonged applause. Jackie Murphy who was having a great game at centre forward pounced on a loose ball to side step to the Drogheda net on the half hour. With Cavan resting on their oars Trinity came more into the game and were good value for a great goal by Gerry Matthews in the 44th minute to leave the half time score Cavan Shamrock’s 3 Trinity United 1. Trinity got on top in the early stages of the second half and should have at least pulled level but their forwards missed chance after chance with their midfield now over running the Cavan defence. Frank O Keefe kept them in the game with superb saves before the always threatening Eamonn Cusack scored a great goal for Shamrock’s in the 75th minute with Trinity now reeling from this hammer blow Noel Smith put the last nail in the coffin on 76 minutes to make the final score Cavan Shamrock’s 5 Trinity United Drogheda 1. Team Frankie O Keefe Martin Clarke Dominick Lynch Gerry Egan Johnny Lynch Pat Timmons Noel Smith Eamonn Cusack Jackie Murphy Vincent Coyle and Gerry Clarke. Sub Damien Johnston for Vincent Coyle injured.
December 20th 1968 Despite a rigorous protest from Cavan Licensed Vintners Thomas Brady and Sons Livestock Salesmen are granted a licenses to sell intoxicating drink at their twice weekly sales at Farnham Road Cavan by Justice Sam Shaw who ruled that the marts were a special occasion.
Elizabeth Monaghan working in Queen’s New York is going as a Bush Missioner to Uganda. She is daughter of the late Bernard Monaghan and Mrs Monaghan Mullaghmagavin Stradone and is a sister of Mrs Sean Soden Lavey.
Teresa Finegan SRN daughter of Frank and Mrs Finegan Banahoo farmer and merchant wins the gold medal for best nurse of the graduation year at Providence Hospital Saint Helen’s Lancashire . Teresa’s parents travelled from Ireland for the ceremony. She is a niece of Joe Finegan Merchant and Vintner 71 Main Street Cavan.
Gill Arnold ‘Miss India Tea 1968’ is received with her mother Nell in private audience by Indira Gandhi Prime Minister of India at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi.
Willie McCormack well known tyre and motor accessories salesman Swellan takes over the management of Dag Carroll and the Navak’s. Dag is pictured with Mick Clerkin of Release Records and Willie at the launch of his new Christmas hit record ‘Hokey Pokey’ which is expected to be the whole rage this Christmas and New Year.
Huge supply of turkeys at the annual Turkey Market met all demand with farmers totally dissatisfied with poor prices bringing many birds home unsold.: Hens 2/6 per lb. Big supply and price dropped to 1/8 per lb later in day .Cocks were only 2/- per lb but many remained unsold by the end of trading.
Death of Eugene Timmoney at the age of 56 in Claremorris where he was Manager Bank Of Ireland for the last six years. Native of Belturbet where his father was Postmaster .He served with the Bank of Ireland in Ballybay, Cavan Longford, Westport and Castleblayney before going as Manager to Claremorris. He was son in law of Margaret ‘Daisy’ McCarren nee Smith. Former member of County Cavan Golf Club. Survived by his wife Helen and daughter Clair his father two brothers and two sisters. Funeral was from Saint Colman’s Claremorris to Cullies Cemetery.
ESB commission extra lighting with three lights for Highfield Road extra lights in Saint Patrick’s Terrace Wolfe Tone Street May Roberts and at Smyth’s Textile factory in Swellan. The Urban Council will have to pay the ESB an additional £48 per annum for the new super lighting.
Thomas McGovern a native of Glangevlin and home from America for the first time in 23 years is staying with his sister Mrs Rickard Highfield Road for Christmas and New Year.
Paddy Lyons well known Cavan goalkeeper Ken Simpson Noel Fay Clive Jenkins and well known Cavan long distance swimmers Sean Walsh will take to the icy waters of Annagh Lake on Christmas morning at 11:am.
The Breffni Boy’s Band parade the town playing a selection of Christmas and seasonal numbers which delighted the large crowd thronging the town for the last minute Christmas rush. John Donohoe announced that the Band will be back out for the annual Christmas Tree and distribution of Christmas gifts to over 400 in the Town Hall and will parade Santa Claus through the town.
Unexpected heavy fall of snow on Christmas Eve failed to dampen the spirit of the Carol Singers who collected a record £61 for Gorta.
Royal School Hockey Girls hockey team give a very impressive display against Dungannon High School at the All Weather Pitch in Dungannon losing by 3 goals to 1 on a surface where ball control was very different to the grass. It is believed that there are now plans to install an all weather facility at the Royal School. A Stronge scored the Royal’s only goal but she had the ball in the Dungannon net again just before the final whistle but was whistled up for offside. Team P Bulmer B Cunniffe K Irwin G Jones A Stronge E Cunniffe E Dunn Captain M Stewart and S Byers.
December 27th 1968 Death of the Lord Abbott of Kilnacrott Abbott Rt Rev Felim Colwell CRP at the age of 54 after a long illness borne with courage and Christian fortitude. Born in 1914 in the shadows of Kilnacrott Abbey he was one of the first altar boys to serve Mass in the new Priory at the age of 10 in 1924. He was educated at Drumrora National School and later joined the Junior Novitiate in 1929 where his name was first on the list. He later went to the Mother House in Tongerloo Belgium where he studied Philosophy and Theology from 1931. He was ordained a canon regular in 1937 at the age of 23 and returned to the Junior School in Kilnacrott in 1939 to teach English and French and in 1940 taught Philosophy and Dogmatic Theology and was ordained a priest in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan by Bishop Patrick Lyons in the first ordinations held there since it opened in September 1942. He later appointed Prior of Our Lady of England Storringham Surrey England in 1951. He was called back to Kilnacrott in January 1954 and appointed Prior of the Holy Trinity Abbey and was installed as Abbott by Rev JM Boel Lord Abbott Tongerloo Belgium in July 1954 in Kilnacrott Church.
By a complete coincidence on the same front page of the Anglo Celt is pictured Father Gerard PJ Cusack CR{ son of Rose and the late Edward Cusack Bunnoe who was ordained a priest at Christmas in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan by Bishop Austin Quinn. He was educated in Bunnoe National School Saint Patrick’s College Cavan Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth and Dalgan Park Navan. He joined the Kilnacrott Order in 1963 and was solemnly professed on September 8th 1968. He has been on the staff of Saint Norbert’s College and is just finishing his H Dip in Ed at Maynooth. He celebrated his first Mass in the oratory of Holy Trinity Abbey Kilnacrott on Sunday and on Monday celebrated a public Mass in Bunnoe where he was welcomed by hundreds of locals friends neighbours and Saint Patrick’s Bunnoe Brass and Reed Band.
PJ McCaffrey from Castletara former employee of the Anglo Celt and now working with the Irish Independent in Dublin buys the licensed premises of Donal Hynes formerly Dobson’s on the corner of Capel Street and Abbey Street for £15,500. Solicitor for the purchaser was well known Butlersbridge man Kevin Smith while JC Brady were the auctioneers.
Killygarry and Ballinagh draw in the Cavan Junior League Final at wet and windy Breffni Park before a very good vociferous crowd. Niall O Brien held his nerve to point from a free with the last kick of the game to earn a well deserved draw. Killygarry got off to a whirlwind start scoring 1-2 before ten minutes had elapsed but at half time trailed by 2-00 to 1-2. Fifteen minutes into the second half burly centre forward Dessie Agnew shot a great goal to give Killygarry the lead but Ballinagh who were bigger stronger and more experienced hit back for three unanswered points but Niall O Brien saved them with his last minute point from a free before Referee Ray Carolan blew the final whistle. Malo Reilly Philip Fitzsimmons P Lynch Packie McGovern Finbar Reilly were outstanding at the back and centre field for Killygarry while Dickie Smith Niall O Brien and Dessie Agnew were the stars in attack.
Mountnuggent cause a major upset when beating Crosserlough 2-6 to 1-6 to win the Senior League Championship at Breffni Park and end Crosserlough’s unbeaten three year record in Cavan competition. Crosserlough playing with the gale force wind led by 1-5 to 0-1 at the interval. In such atrocious conditions many of the players ran out of steam in the second half and Mountnuggent had the greater hunger and man of the match in Tom Lynch to win out for the first time since 1945.
Gabriel Kelly and Ray Carolan despite being out of competitive football for over 6 months are included in the Ulster team to play Connaught in Tuam in February. Man of the moment in Cavan football Tom Lynch is included in the subs bench. Ray Carolan has been a regular for sic years while Gabriel is on the team for 8 years and holds 4 Railway Cup medals.
January 3rd 1969:First Christmas Morning Swim-3 pictures on front page show Séan Walsh, Noël Fay, Paddy Lyons and Clive Jenkins taking the plunge in Annagh Lake.
Niall O Brien well known GAA star with Killygarry GFC is appointed to the Provincial Bank of Ireland Ballina County Mayo.
Midnight Mass in the Cathedral is celebrated by Bishop Austin Quinn assisted by Rev Sean Reilly and Patrick Mallon Saint Patrick’s College. Father PJ Gargan celebrated the 8 and 9 Mass in the Convent and the children’s 10 Mass in the Cathedral was celebrated by Father ABC McGrath.
Bumper Christmas despite the fall of snow from early morning to evening on Christmas Eve. Despite the increase in prices all pubs reported record profits while Drapery Stores were also packed out with toys and electrical goods also very popular this Christmas.
Carol Singers on two nights over the Christmas collect an impressive £61 for Gorta Freedom from Hunger as they toured the thronged streets of the town.
Handicap team of four winners at Cavan Bridge Club are Dr BT Cullen beat Gerry Hunt Captain Jim Leonard Captain beat Jim Burke Captain C Cooney Captain beat JP Mansfield Captain and Gerry Bradley Captain beat Dermot Morgan Captain.
Senior Handicap Snooker at Cavan CYMS Jim Fay beat Gerry Higgins Paddy O Reilly beat Sean McManus. Junior Handicap Thomas Smith beat Charley Jackson Dominick Sheridan beat Martin Maguire Norbert Conlon beat Robbie Dunne and in the second round Kevin McKiernan had a very good win against the inform John ‘Ton’ Doonan.
Killygarry GFC Annual Dinner Dance in Crover House Hotel. Pictured are Jack Smith (President), Packy McGovern (captain), Paddy Fitzpatrick (Secretary), Francis Cahill (Chairman), Paddy Lee (Treasurer) and members of the Committee Mal O’ Reilly ,Willie McGovern, Gerry Brady, Séan Brady, Benny Fitzsimmons, Austin Reilly, M Galligan, Michael Coyle and Brendan Reilly.
Death of Bernard Keogh farmer Rathcorrick who died in Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan at the age of 78. He was very well known highly respected member of the community. He is survived by one daughter Mrs S Donohoe Fairtown Castletara nephews nieces relatives friends and neighbours. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral from Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Twenty fighting swans are out of control fighting on the frozen wastes of the Green Lake and Swellan following the severe frost and snow of the past week. ‘They are behaving like fish out of water’!
Sympathy is extended to John P Kennedy Managing Director Fagan’s on the death of his aunt Mrs E Heerey at an advanced age.
Death of William McCelland in Belfast . Survived by his wife sons daughters. He was husband of the late Violet McCelland nee Agnew Connolly Street. Survived by his son Ivan daughters Sadie and Valerie.
Cavan Gaels 1969 Chairman Jim McDonnell presiding are told by Tommy Hughes Treasurer that the Club raised £2,269. bringing their total expenditure on Terry Coyle Park to a sizeable £7,856. Secretary Eugene Monaghan tried to abdicate his post but despite nominations neither Michael Murray or PJ Carroll would agree to go forward for election. President Paddy Conaty Chairman Jim McDonnell Vice Chairman TM Gilroy Secretary Eugene Monaghan Assistant Secretary Michael Murray Joint Treasurers Tommy Hughes and Seamus Caffrey. Captain of Senior team Oliver Galligan.
Joe McGovern raises the problem of housing itinerants which he says is ‘ a moral obligation’. 7,000 itinerants were without houses this cold frosty Christmas. For the sake of the children something has got to be done with Tom Fitzpatrick pointing out that the situation will not improve until the children are educated to a better way of life.
Due to Christmas New Year and the dreadful weather only 4 ½ tables in play at Cavan Bridge Club where N/S Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard E/W Gerry Bradley and Surgeon Bertie Culllen.
Philip Shaffrey 18 Dartmouth Square Leeson Park is appointed Architect for the Old Folk’s Home to be erected at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn
Reilly’s Rigger is the musical being performed by the Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society with admission 5/- 3/6 and 2/6 from the 5th to 12th of January 1969..
.January 10th 1969:Death of Paddy ‘Diver’ Donnolly (Arch Bar) Connolly Street. Native of Tierquin. Keen sportsman fishing and shooting his specialty. Former member of the famous Donnolly Brothers Ceilidhe Band who were known and very popular throughout the entire area in the 1930-1940 era. Survived by his wife Brigid, daughters Anna Guider and Patsy and one son Matt. He was brother of John and Matt ,Anna O Neiil Rita and Moya Donnolly Tierquin. There was an overflow attendance at the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Rev Dr Joseph Gray a native of Bailieboro is appointed Auxiliary Archbishop of Liverpool
Johnny O Rourke enquires about the possibility of Cavan County Council making the parking facilities at the Courthouse available to the Church Authorities for Saturday evening and Sunday Masses. According to the Council the parking of cars at Mass times is a complete shambles with the Cock Hill Keadue Lane completely blocked and traffic impeded in both Church Street and Farnham Street.
Reilly’s Rigger the Boy Scout’s hilarious comedy musical packs in the customers in Cavan’s Town Hall. The script is by Father Torlac O Reilly and John O Connor while the main artistes are Mel Doherty and Seamus McCormack who turn in tow vey funny and polished performances. The musical director was Niall Bradley in his first production in Cavan. Full of colour and song with mixed choruses to give a bit of glamour and class. Dermot Smith’s superb ballad ‘Lough Gowna’s Lovely Shores’ is premiered by John O Connor and going by audience reaction it will be a very big hit for the popular Aughnacliffe native. Cast Mel Doherty Seamus McCormack John O Connor Sean Galligan Paddy Murray Dessie Maguire Danny O Hanlon Peter McGinnity Percy Gilchreest Jimmy Mulcahy John McNamara Frank O Connor Norman Breslin Charley Moore Jimmy Smith. Ladies Chorus Nuala Bornemann Maureen Goldrick Sheila McGinnity Rita Higgins Sally McKenna Maura Mullen Frances Donohoe Marie Donohoe Rosemary Allen Betsey Coyle Frances McKiernan Ann Wright Maura Kane and Una Smith. Cordavox Dermot Smith Accordionist Maura McNally. Stage Management and Scenery Gregory Sheridan Frank O Keefe Gerry Egan Michael Smith and Peter Sheridan. Lighting Effects Brain Sullivan. Make up Bill Henry Betty Hickey and John Donohoe. Wardrobe Mistress Maureen Hand. Orchestra Jackie Fitzpatrick John P Smith Oliver Leddy Pat Kelly Dermot Smith Maura McNally Eamonn Donohoe and Eileen Morgan on the Piano. Musical Director Niall Bradley. Owen Roe Ballad Group Michael Smith Jimmy Smith Martin Smith Charlie Moore and Peggy Smith. Scout Troop Scoutmaster John Donohoe Assistant Scoutmaster Danny O Hanlon Paddy Murray Gerry Egan Raymond O Connor Terry O Connor Gerry Finegan Philip Hourican Steve Sheridan John Sheridan Donald Smyth Michael Smyth Jimmy Sharkey Gerry O Keefe Brian McCormack Johnny McCormack Sean Rehill Liam Henry Seamus Henry Paul Ronan Niall Smyth Paul McCusker Paul O Keefe Peter Veale Philip Brady and Paddy Gargan. Senior Scouts Arthur McKenna Dominic Sheridan Tommy Kenny Sean McKiernan and Frank O Connor.
Death on New Year’s Day of Edward Cronin at his residence in Edinburgh Scotland at the age of 76. Native of Alackan. He was brother of the late Katie Nelson Crubany who was a founder member of Cumann Na Mbhan in Cavan .Edward was captain of Alackan Company Old IRA during the War of Independence and served with the present Minister for External Affairs during the 1920 fighting. After the treaty he took the side of the Republicans and later Fianna Fail. He is survived by his wife Mabel sons Edwin Benny and Philip and two daughters Mrs P Maguire and Mrs Jack Phair all residing in Pennycuick Edinburgh.
Sister Mercy returns thanks to all the entertainers and visitors to Saint Phelim’s Hospital over the Christmas holiday period. The Navak Showband and Mighty Avons who on two successive afternoons supplied the music for the annual dance. Mel Doherty John O Connor and Dermot Smith with his Cordavox who entertained the patients on Christmas afternoon with such hits as ‘Lough Gowna’s Lovely Shores’ and You Lakes and Vales of Breffni’. Sean Tully TD for his very generous annual cash donation richly appreciated by patients and staff. The students of Saint Patrick’s College and Father Torlac O Reilly for their much appreciated variety show and gifts for the patients and Santa who came to each patient and members of the staff on duty on Christmas morning.
Gerry Egan leads Cavan Shamrock’s in the area final of the Youth’s Cup in 5-1 victory over Mill Celtic in Drogheda.. Frank O Keefe little or nothing to do in goals Martin Clarke great classy game in defence. Freddy Potter Clones who joined forces with Shamrock’s for this tie. Johnny Lynch played with great heart and spirit and every time he got possession the crowd rose to cheer him. Jackie Murphy Dominic Lynch and Gerry Egan were the pick of the attack with Clones’ Liam Rooney and Jimmy Flanagan bringing a whole new dimension to the Cavan play with short passing and intricate dribbling and accurate pin point passing. Cavan now play North End United Drogheda in the area final the winners to play Shelbourne in Dublin.
Five Tables at Cavan Bridge Club N/S and best Gross Dr Bertie Cullen and Dr Martin E/W Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan. Team of four C Corry beat Jim Leonard and Gerry Bradley beat Surgeon Bertie Cullen.
January 17th 1969 Sean Flanagan Minister for Health opens the new purpose built Nurse’s Home at Lisdarn which will accommodate up to sixty nurses having their own room and facilities. Pictured are Father PJ Gargan Adm who blessed the Home Dermot McCarthy County Manager Bishop Austin Quinn Sister Mary Michael Matron Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn and Sean Flanagan TD Minister for Health.
Sympathy is extended to Sheila Burke Drumnavanagh on the death of her sister Mrs K Beirne after a long illness at Sligo County Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband P Beirne director Western Wholesale Sligo just one week ago and they are survived by their child 12 year old Maura. Funeral took place in Boyle county Roscommon.
Father PJ McManus makes the historical announcement that the Credit Union has now issued 1,000 shares and is lending to shareholders as demand for loans increases.
Seamus Breathnach is the Adjudicator at the Cavan Gaelic School’s Drama in the Town Hall on the 25th to the 27th February 1969. Already twenty plays in all age groups have been entered.
The all conquering Saint Clare’s Secondary School Camogie team beat Saint Tiernach’s Clones 5-2 in the Ulster Camogie Cup at Loreto College after leading by 5-1 at the interval.
January 24th 1969 New Cavan Garda Station to be situated opposite the De La Salle School Cavan as the OPW purchase Barney Corr the Dentist’s house.
Jimmy Smith leader of the Mighty Avons is seen here presenting a cheque to P Sherwin Secretary of Gorta Ireland and Anselem Lovett Secretary Gorta Cavan following the very successful dance in the Town Hall where the Mighty Avons gave their services free of charge.
Gaelic League 1969 Chairman Father Dan Gallogly Vice Chairman Liam Kelly Secretary Seamus White Treasurer Sean McCartan.
Big success of old folk’s party sponsored by the Cavan branch Irish Red Cross in the Town Hall where many of the comic and musical items were rendered by the guests.
Saint Clares continue their Camogie exploits with and impressive 4-0 victory away to the Comprehensive School in Kill Cootehill. Saint Clares led by 1-0 at half time. Noreen O Donoghue Eilish and Brid Sheridan Maureen Reilly Mary Smith Sile McCabe and Siobhan Reilly were the stars for Saint Clare’s who were fitter faster and crisper strikers of the ball.
January 31st 1969 Sean O Siochan General Secretary of the GAA opens the Irish Drama Festival for Schools in the Town Hall. He is pictured with Mattie McDonagh Chairman and Seamus Breathnach Adjudicator
Death of Father Joe Hunt former Curate in Cavan and native of Glenfarne after a long illness at a private nursing home in Drumkeeran. He is survived by one sister. Funeral from Saint Michael’s Church Glenfarne to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Mary Ann Meehan College Street in her early 80s. Native of Alackan she spent over 30 years in America where she taught in the College of Technology Boston. She was the last of a very well known highly popular local family. Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Late entries for the famous Cullen Cup Bridge Open competition to be held in the Lake Hotel Virginia on March 2nd can be sent to Jim Hearn Drumalee Secretary Cavan Bridge Club.
February 6th 1969 Nurse Dale Jenkins is pictured beside her trusty old bicycle as she bids farewell to her position as Midwife Dispensary Nurse for Cavan after 40 years glorious service. In her time she delivered thousands of children mostly in the mother’s home and continued to attend mother and child until the child was weaned and healthy. She succeeded her mother Mrs Conlon in the position and between them they had over 100 years distinguished and heroic service to the people of Cavan town. For most of her time as Dispensary Midwife she worked in association with Dr Jack Sullivan Dispensary Doctor for Cavan and Kathleen Jack and family have arranged a surprise for the good Nurse Dale Jenkins with a Social and farewell dance in the Town Hall at which a presentation will be made to Nurse Dale Jenkins and her husband Harry. Everybody including the Navak Showband are giving their services free of charge to ensure that the biggest possible thank you can be accorded to this great woman on Thursday 11th February 1969.. The Sunday Press are doing a feature entitled as the Butch Moore hit ‘Born to Be With You’ and it is unlikely that the Town Hall will hold the multitude anxious to pay tribute to Nurse Dale Jenkins.
Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim packed with congregation receiving the blessing of the throats on the Feast of Saint Blaise.
Sympathy is extended to Sister Colman Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan on the death of her mother Brigid McLoughlin Fawn Dromahaire county Leitrim at the residence of her daughter in Belfast where she has lived for the last twelve years. She is survived by a family of 14. The funeral took place in Dromahaire during the week.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Jack Smallhorne on the death of her sister Mrs E Bulfin Fethard county Tipperary. She was formerly Veronica Linden from Ballybay. Funeral in Fethard cemetery from adjoining church on Thursday.
Spring is ushered in with the arrival of snow ice frost leaving many roads impassable after a thaw the roads were okay but more snow arrived later in the week to leave Cavan in an icy grip.
Freedom from Hunger Gorta Church Gate collection realizes a sum of £75. The money will be used in long term projects for the relief o world hunger.
The Moonlight Players Castletara are again staging ‘Thalassa Thalassa’ during the drama season. The play written and produced by Joseph G Reilly has been broadcast on Radio Eireann. Among those taking part this year are Tommie Coyle (Award winner at Monaghan Festival) Sean Dunne Tom Boylan JJ Lyons Kathleen Gorman and Kathleen Lyons with Hughie Newman making a comeback after two years absence. This year’s lineup contains three new actors in Mary Boylan Kathleen Coyle and Cornelius Maguire. The opening performance of the new season takes place in Milltown Hall on the first Sunday in Lent.
Virginia overcome Cavan in the final of the Irish Debating competition 256-253 sponsored by the Gaelic League at a very well attended function in the Farnham Hotel where all business was transacted in Irish. Brian O Mordha MA Headmaster Comprehensive School Cootehill was the adjudicator while Father John Murphy Saint Patrick’s College presided.
Cavan Shamrock’s Tops of Breffni group meet for important meeting in Cooke’s Lounge Upper Main Street Friday night at 8:30 pm.
Cavan Bridge N/S Surgeon Cullen and Doctor Martin E/W Maureen McDonald and Mr M O Sullivan Munster and Leinster Bank. Tuesday N/S Jim and Mrs Hearn E/W Kay Henry and Mrs S Caffrey. Best Gross Gerry Hunt and PD Maloney.
Father Tom McKiernan Diocesan Examiner officiates at the blessing of the candles prior to the 11:30 Mass on the Feast of the Purification on Sunday last.
Death of James Sullivan at his residence Denbawn Carrickaboy at the age of 74.. He was father of Rev Michael Sullivan Scotland and Rev Patrick Sullivan CC Corlough. In his youth he took an active part in the War of Independence and later in the Civil War took the Republican side. His brother Captain Andy Sullivan died in Mountjoy jail after 42 days on hunger strike in November 1923.There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral to Saint Matthew’s Church Drumavaddy to the adjoining cemetery where his old IRA colleagues formed a guard of honour and fired a 21 gun salute while Cavan bugler Teddy McCormack sounded the last post. He is survived by Father Michael Sullivan in Scotland Father Patrick Sullivan Corlough and Andrew daughters Mrs Owen Smith Corduff and Teresa Sullivan in New York. He was uncle of Rev P McCabe Mullagh Rev M Morgan Florida USA Rev B Sullivan San Diego. He was brother in law of Rev P Donohoe Dublin. The Captain Sullivan Hall in Drumavaddy is named in honour of Captain Andrew Donohoe who died on hunger strike lasting 42 days in Mountjoy prison in November 1923.
Death of Frances McMullin ‘Inis Fail’ Woodbine Avenue Stillorgan Dublin. She was widow of former County Cavan Surgeon Joseph McMullin ‘Inis Fail’ Church Street Cavan and was a native of Tyrone. She came to Cavan with her husband from Ballyshannon in 1926 when he was appointed Cavan’s first County Surgeon a post he was to hold with distinction until his retirement in 1951. She was a very well known popular personality in Cavan and was known for her style and fashion sense as well as her pleasing friendly personality. She was extremely well known in religious cultural and social circles in Cavan being a leading member of the Legion of Mary Children of Mary Confraternity etc. She was a founder member of Cavan Drama Festival in 1946 and was for many years Chair of the Ladie’s Catering Committee. She was also a leading member of the committee of Cavan District Nursing Association. Although held in exalted status in Cavan she was a plain decent town to earth woman who had a ready smile and welcome for rich and poor . She was known for her extreme charity and hospitality and took an active interest in the welfare of the poor the sick and deprived in the community. Predeceased by her husband Surgeon Joseph McMullin in 1963 she is survived by her sons Mr JP McMullin FRCS The Honorable Judge A McMullin Hong Kong Don McMullin Killarney daughters Una Smith and Airmid O Hanlon Cavan P Flanagan Dublin Mrs D Meagher Dublin Mrs J Alvey Dublin and MS N McMullin D McMullin and D McMullin all Dublin and 39 grandchildren. The funeral from the Church of the Assumption Booterstown Avenue on Monday last was large and representative with many of the congregation travelling from Cavan to pay their respects and interment took place later in Dean’s Grange cemetery.
Winter sale at Maurice Brady’s 56-58 Main Street Cavan offers flannelette blankets in assorted colours 14/11 Men’s cushion sole socks great value at 6/11 men’s all wool Kenmare socks in black or navy 4/6. Girl’s over the knee slightly imperfect pull up socks 1/11 Men’s long sleeve pullover 14/11 Youth’s trousers large size only to clear 10/-
February 14th 1969 First twins of 1969 born to Mary and Tony Donegan 3 Jubilee at Cavan’s Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Elaine Mary all of 7 lbs 13 ozs and Barbara Rose 6 lbs 13 ozs arrived on 4th February and are daughters of Mary nee Cosgrove and Thomas Donegan 3 Jubilee Cavan.
;The glamorous Rally Driver Rosemary Smith launches the new Ford Capri in Jackson’s Garage. Prices range from £969 to £1,197.
Same Week Death of Mary Boylan Tierquin. She is survived by 5 sons and 2 daughters. Father P J McManus officiated at the funeral to Killygarry.
Death of JJ ‘Jack’ Donohoe Rossa Place at the age of 76. He was assistant County Engineer and for many periods acted as County Engineer.. Native of Cornakill Cootetehill. He was a star footballer playing for Drung, Virginia Blues and Cavan Slashers. His latter interest were fishing ,shooting and boxing of which he was an outstanding official of the Cavan Club where his son Sean ‘Spider’ was a double Ulster champion while his other son Eamonn ‘Frosty’ was a leading juvenile boxer and outstanding musician.. Officer in The Northern Division old IRA, He was later a captain in the Irish Army During the Emergency he served in the Local Defence Forces and it was while on maneuvers in Butlersbridge he lost his right hand while demonstrating the use of explosives. He was very much involved in the purchase and layout of Breffni Park in 1923 and played a major part in the development of the stadium. He was again on hand to advice and direct the County Board when additional land was purchased and the pitch lengthened and widened into the best stadium in Ulster in 1952. He was an outstanding footballer with first his native Drung and later Cavan Slashers and his never say die attitude ensured some memorable wins for the town side at the Old Show grounds on the4 Barrack Hill. He was Secretary of the Club for many years. While stationed in Virginia he took a leading role in the development of the a suitable ground and the development of same for the local Blues whom he assisted at Intermediate level. He is survived by his wife Margaret, sons Peter, Eamonn and Séan and one daughter Kitty Smith Oldcastle. He was brother of Peter Donohoe Cornakill and Patrick Donohoe Cornabaste Mrs L Dowd Cornakill and Mrs L Sheridan Castlerahan. Rev P J McManus officiated at the funeral to Killygarry where the coffin was draped in the Tricolour and at Cullies cemetery the cortege was met by a guard of honour of Old IRA colleagues. The firing party was under Dan McDonald County Council and a volley of shots was discharged over the grave. The Last Post was sounded by Bugler Teddy McCormack Cavan.
February 21st 1969 Fire breaks out at midnight at the junction of Cock Hill and Church Street where two three storied houses belonging to Mrs Maureen McDonald are burnt to the ground and many cars and people evacuated from the scene as crowds flock from Sports Centre where a big staff dance was being held. Brigades from Cavan Belturbet Ballyjamesduff and Killeshandra had to run a pipe line back to the Kinnypottle and pump water to the scene of the fire where Fire Chief Stan McCarthy was in charge of operations. Files belonging to the Insurance Company of Ireland and Cavan Agricultural TB Bovine Eradication were saved and a 60 year old safe and contents survived the inferno which threatened to spread to all of Church Street fanned by the freshening wind. Later the Agriculture Office and records for Cavan/Monaghan wee transferred to Barney Corr’s which has just been purchased by the OPW and the business of the Commercial Insurance is being transacted from Bill Henry’s private hose in Cootehill Road.
Sudden death of Superintendent Frank McCague at the age of 59 in his native Scotstown which he was visiting over the weekend . Joined the Garda in 1928 he served in Mullagh and Bailieboro before going to Peterswell county Galway on promotion to the rank of Sergeant. He later served in Drumlish and Roscommon before being appointed Inspector Dundalk in 1953. He later served in Portlaoise and Birr where he was appointed to the position of Superintendent. He took up duty in Cavan in 1960 and had intended to retire in three years at the age of 63. His funeral from Urbleshanny Church was one of the largest ever seen in the area. Requiem Mass was celebrated by his nephew Rev J Greene Scotland assisted by Canon Connolly PP. The coffin was borne by six Sergeants followed by twenty Garda also from the Cavan District. The Guard of Honour was formed by local Chief Superintendents. He is survived by his wife Rose sons Sean Gerald Michael Hugh and Brendan daughters Rose Frances and Mary. At Bailieboro Circuit Court Judge PN Ryan presiding tributes were paid to the dead officer by members of the legal profession Judiciary colleagues with Jim Beirne Court Clerk and Anselem Lovett Anglo Celt associating themselves with the fulsome tributes
Father John O Donnell is the new President of Ulster Sport’s Council at the Ulster Convention in Coalisland. He is presently teaching in the new Comprehensive School in Cootehill. Native of Donegal, He is Chairman of Cavan and Cootehill Athletic Boards.
Noel O Briain is the Adjudicator at the forthcoming Cavan Drama Festival. Member of the RTE players he has written a number of short stories and plays.
Cavan County Golf Club dinner dance in the Ulster Arms pictured are Ina Hickey Ladies Secretary Miss A Griffin Mary McCarthy Lady Captain Maura Cullen Lady President Dolly Brady Mrs H Clancy Rose Fox Noel McGovern Captain Belturbet Golf Club Dermot Morgan Assistant Secretary Cavan Golf Club Tom C Hickey Treasurer Seamus Fox Captain Elect 1969 Surgeon Bertie Cullen President Danny O Kelly Captain 1968 H Clancy Captain Blacklion Golf Club and Jack M Brady Secretary County Cavan Golf Club.
Saint Clare’s will play Saint Dominick’s Belfast in the semi final of the school’s Ulster Camogie Championship in Belfast. Saint Clare’s have a wealth of experience and include many of the girls who won the Cavan senior league with Castletara last year.
Cavan Shamrocks win their third trophy of the season when they beat the holders Monaghan United 3-2 in a pulsating final in Belgium Park Monaghan last Sunday. Played in adverse weather conditions Shamrock’s had a baptism of fire in the opening period when a very strong Monaghan side laid siege to the Cavan goal and only the exploits of Frankie O Keefe in the Cavan goal kept them in the game. Billy Lacey opened the scoring after 15 minutes with a typical well worked Monaghan goal and Jim McGlone put them further ahead just two minutes later. Monaghan did not push home their advantage and with Jim Simpson Gerry Egan and star of the show Noel Smith beginning to find their feet on the slippery surface Cavan gradually got a foot hold. From a pin point pass from the very impressive Jackie Sheidan Noel Smith beat the Monaghan defence to cross for Eamonn Cusack to shoot Cavan’s first goal. Jim Simpson with his speed and strength began to make his presence felt on the right wing passed to Noel Smith who centered on to the head of the inrushing Cusack who headed bullet like to the back of the Monaghan net. Noel Smith who was by a distance man of the match put Cavan ahead coming up to half time and from 2-0 the Shamrock’s were now ahead 3-2 at the interval. Cavan had the best chances in the second half and after 15 minutes Noel Smith was through again and shot to the net only for the referee to whistle up for a very doubtful offside. Cavan withstood the Monaghan pressure with Martin Clarke Frank Lyons Captain Richard Graham to the fore while Pat Timmons and Johnny Lynch dominated midfield. Cavan Shamrocks Frank O Keefe Martin Clarke Richard Graham Pat Timmons Frank Lyons Johnny Lynch Jim Simpson Noel Smith Jackie Murphy Gerry Egan Eamonn Cusack. Jimmy Egan Chairman and team coach.
Secondary School teachers on strike for better conditions prompts Father Terry McManus President Saint Patrick’s College to insert this advertisement in this week’s Anglo Celt. “In the event of teacher’s strike being settled as expected all classes in Saint Patrick’s College will recommence on Monday next. Boarders are due back on Sunday evening.”
Father ABC McGrath is the celebrant of the well attended 7:30 Mass in the Cathedral on Ash Wednesday evening and Masses during Lent will be held each evening. He was assisted in distributing the Ashes by Father PJ McManus. Rev Augustine Leydon Saint Patrick’s College will give the first of this year’s Lenten lectures on the New Testament in the Poor Clare Convent Concert Hall entitled ‘Saint Paul’s Letter to the Thessalonians’ which was written about 50 AD while the first Gospel was written in 60AD twenty five years after the death of Jesus.
Andy Galligan formerly Cathedral Road and Connolly Street Cavan teams up with Joe Burkett from Dublin to write ‘Too Lat’ which Butch Moore will sing in the National Song Contest on RTE television.
Felix Gormley well known tractor and farm machinery salesman with Jackson’s Garage joins the rival Smith’s Group who are the main dealers for new and rebuilt Massey Ferguson tractor and farm machinery.
Pictured are Mr and Mrs Michael Browne Butlersbridge celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary at their home in the Bridge. They were married on the 29th January 1919 in the Old Cavan Cathedral by Father John O Reilly Adm. They have six sons one daughter and fourteen grandchildren. Outstanding footballer with Cavan Cavan Slashers and Castleblayney Faughs, Michael has the unique distinction of winning a county senior medal with Cavan Slashers in September 1924 and on the following Sunday lining out with Castleblayney Faughs to win a Monaghan senior championship medal. He also won a senior championship medal in 1925 and two League medals in 1924 and 1925 with Cavan Slashers. He played gaelic football until he was 45 lining out with his sons Michael Tommy Sean Ken and Jim with Butlersbridge Saint Aidan’s of whom he was a founder member and is now President of the club.
The town says thank you to Dispensary Nurse Dale Jenkins in the Town Hall which was organised by Dr Jack Sullivan and friends who presented a cheque to Mrs Jenkins at the conclusion of the function with the Sunday Press covering the event with the headline ‘Born to Be with You’ Pictured are Dr Jack F Sullivan Betty Finegan Mrs Hughie Smith 31 Tullac Mongan Brigid Murray Mrs McKiernan Elizabeth Mullery Mary Keogan Mrs Dale Jenkins Mrs Billy Sheridan Bernadette Kenny and May Reilly.
February 28th 1969 Eddie Leddy is the first man from Ballinamore to represent Ireland at the World Cross Country Championships in Glasgow. He joins John Hartnett the Irish champion on the team the rest of which will be announced shortly.
Death of Father Joe Hunt at a private nursing home in Drumkeeran county Leitrim. Native of Glenfarne father Hunt was a curate in Cavan from December 1949 to December 1954 when he was transferred to Castletara. Born on the 21st March 1899 son of the late Patrick and Bedelia nee Faney Glenfarne county Leitrim. He was ordained in Maynooth on the 16th December 1923. He served in Drumreilly from 1923-1926 then Killinkere from 1926-1937 when he transferred to Drumkeeran serving there until 1949 when after a brief period in Glenade he came to Cavan. He served in Castletara from 1954 to 1963 when he was appointed to Crosserlough. His funeral took place in Glenfarne.
Cavan De La Salle producer Ann Jenkins with ‘Aoibheann Beatha an Scolaire’ are among the winners of the Cavan Irish Drama Festival for schools in the Town Hall. Sister Canice from Saint Clare’s Ballyjamesduff was voted Best Producer. Pictured is the De La Salle cast boy’s under 10 Mrs Ann Jenkins Producer Gerry Smith Joseph Kenny Martin Maguire Emmett Dunne Dennis Cullen Donal Kilduff Declan Keogan Terry Sexton Michael Lee Edward O Hanlon Gregory Hughes Micheal Crosby Seamus Henry Enda Conaty Brendan Fox John Cullen and Paul Connolly.. Committee Chairman Mattie McDonagh Vice Chairman Father John Murphy Secretary Sean McCartan Assistant Secretary Dympna Flanagan TD Treasurer Thomas Dalton Brian O Mordha MA and Brother Augustine.
Cavan CYMS travel to Arva and beat the locals 4-1 in snooker challenge. Paddy O Reilly lost to P Nelson Mickey Breslin beat B Gilsenan Sean McManus beat D O Rourke Jim Fay beat M Maguire and Martin Jermyn beat Bran McGlade.
Brief history of Ford Lodge now the property of Cavan based Mighty Avons who intend to develop an up market hotel on the site just beside the Cathedral. The details were furnished by Solicitor Jack Halpin former resident of Ford Lodge now living in Belfast and sent to the Celt by Mighty Avons trumpeter Paddy Smith. It was part of the Farnham Estate and adjoined on the far side of the stream the Annesley Estate to the rear is the Old Coach Road now Keadue Lane. It was the residence of George Nugent Reynolds author of ‘The Catholic Lamentation’ and ‘Bantry Bay’. In 1855 Ford Lodge became the residence of Theophilus Thompson Probate Registrar for County Cavan who succeeded Charles Halpin as Chairman Cavan Borough Council in 1888. Later John Vernon well known Land Agent resided at Ford Lodge before purchasing Erne Hill Belturbet. Mr Mercier Resident Magistrate took up residence in 1900 and in 1905 Ford Lodge became the official residence of the Adjutants of the 4th Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers whose depot was in Cavan Military Barracks until the outbreak of World War 1. In 1915 Georgina Hutton ‘Tircahan Lodge’ Swanlinbar took a lease of the house until 1923. She was mother of Caroline Halpin and she and her husband Solicitor William Henry Halpin purchased the house in 1923. Caroline who was mother of Jack Halpin Solicitor formerly Cavan now resident in Belfast died in August 1966. The property was recently purchased by the Mighty Avons showband Cavan.
Father Sean Brady Saint Patrick’s College will give next week’s lecture entitled ‘The public life of Our Lord’ beginning with his Baptism in the Jordan to his last journey to Jerusalem in the Lenten series of lectures in the Poor Clare Convent. He will cover such topics as Jesus choice of Apostles Miracles Method of Story Telling Parables etc
There are twelve teams entered in this year’s Tops of Breffni in the Town Hall with all proceeds going to the Poor Clare Convent Building Fund.
March 6th 1969 Forty nine players take part in the prestigious Dr Cullen Cup Open Bridge competition at the Lake Hotel Virginia. 1st N Balfe and E Collier Trim 2nd W Berrell and A H Baxter 3rd Mr and Mrs P Kelly Kells.
Death of Margaret Brady Drumconnick in her early 70s. She was predeceased by her husband George 13 years ago. She was extremely popular and was noted for her Christian faith and great charity particularly to those less well off in society. For many years she worked in Tweedy Acheson’s Drapery in Main Street and after she served her time worked in Lowry’s of Ballinagh. She later spent some time in the USA before returning to marry George Brady. She is survived by her sons George Drumconnick Arthur Belfast two daughters Mrs J Johnston Belfast and B Lamond Narborough Norfolk England and one sister Mrs R Fagan. Rev GCA Millar officiated at the large and representative funeral from Kilmore Cathedral with burial later in Kilmore church yard.
Death of Margaret Cullen ‘Saint Anne’s ‘ Cathedral Road after a long illness borne with courage and fortitude. She was widow of one of Cavan’s leading business men Vincent Cullen Dew Drop Inn Connolly Street Cavan. Very religious decent person she was known for her generosity and patience being so helpful and decent to the residents of the Old Half Acre who called on her every day and where she responded with great grace and generosity to help those caught in the poverty trap. She was predeceased in 1950 by her daughter Betty Fitzpatrick wife of Cavan town Solicitor Tom who was later to become a TD. Betty was a founder member of Cavan Drama Festival and an active member of the local Cavan Players who won many awards on the Drama circles of Ireland. Margaret Cullen’s greatest challenge came in the late stages of her husband’s life when he fell victim to the scourge of Alzheimer’s which was not very well diagnosed or treated at that time. She nursed Vincent in their own home in a loving professional and caring manner which earned her the admiration of the entire community. This great woman is survived by her sons Jimmy and Vincent daughters Eileen Patricia Sheila and Joan her brother Right Rev P McCabe USA sisters Sister Ligouri Scotland Sister De Sales England and Miss C McCabe Dublin. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry.
Death of Margaret Smith ‘Auntie’ 86 Main Street at the Surgical Hospital . She was one of Cavan’s best known business personalities being sister of Con Smith well known merchant and vintner. All of the family were well known in business circles she was sister of the famous ME Smith who carried on a grocery and bar business at the Pound Archway later selling his premises to Pat Hourican from Gowna. She was also a sister of the well known Tommy Smith Proprietor of the Railway Hotel who was along with his wife Mary extremely well known and respected member of the business community in Cavan. She is survived by one brother Patrick Togher Crosskeys nephews nieces neighbours and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Bakery at Breffni Café ‘Milséan Bhreifne’ goes up in flames as the proprietors Mrs Healy and Miss Slacke attend evening devotions for Lent in the nearby Cathedral. The Brigade were quickly on the scene and prevented the fire at the rear from spreading. The scene was declared safe after just ½ an hour.
March 12th 1969 Pictured on this week’s front page are Mr and Mrs Ben McDowell Mons Terrace Cavan who are celebrating the Golden Jubilee of their marriage on the 10th February 1919 in the Old Cathedral with Father John O Reilly officiating. Ben was just back from World War 1 where he served in the front line and only missed death on a number of occasions by a whisker. He was later to be a well known highly reliable postman in Cavan working in Cavan Post Office for 40 years. Ben and the vivacious Molly who is a great singer and wit had 10 children four sons and six daughters and now 10 grandchildren.
Pictured is John Molloy Saint Patrick’s Swellan with a 23 ½ lbs pike which he caught at Deredis while spinning with a brown bream bait. Mighty battle John who was unaccompanied spent ¾ of an hour landing this huge monster..
Rosemary Smith well known lady driver wins the Circuit of Cavan Motor Rally which finished at Timmy Murphy’s garage on the Ballinagh Road. Navigator for the glamorous Rosemary Smith was R Foote. O Gorman D O Sullivan . Cavan Club 1st J Wood and T Tuite while the Novice Section winners were T McNally and D Johnston.
Matt Rudden makes a comeback to Cavan Athletics showing his class when winning the senior cross country event over 7 ½ grueling miles on Peadair McSeain’s’ land in Cornafean. TP O Callaghan Bailieboro running this time in the Laragh vest was a distant second while the defending champion from Cootehill Jim Cochrane was third. 1st Team Laragh (M Rudden TP O Callaghan S Cassidy Vincent Rudden M O Brien and PJ Smith) 2nd Cootehill and 3rd Cornafean. Gene Tierney Cootehill was a very impressive winner of the Ladie’s one mile event with her team mate Marie McDermott second and Jean Higgins Kill third.
Bonfires burn brightly on the Killygarry Hills as Killygarry win the Junior League replay against Ballinagh on a bright cold sunny day in Breffni Park by 1-10 to 1-9 after extra time. Great hard hitting game full of good football and incident which kept the large crowd on their feet all afternoon as fortunes swayed. Killygarry led by 1-2 to 1-1 at half time. After a titanic struggle the game ended even and there was a long delay of ten minutes when confusion reigned but the game got underway again with Killygarry grabbing the initiative in the first quarter with points from Niall O Brien Francie Galligan and PJ Galligan with Ballinagh’s lone reply being a point from Peter Cahill to leave the half time score 3-1 to the Killygarry men. Playing with the strong wind Ballinagh wrested the initiative and leveled the game with two unanswered points but Packy McGovern had the strength and ability to break through the defence and shoot over the winner just on full time. Killygarry Seamus McGovern Oliver Crowe Mal O Reilly Vincent Smith Paddy Lynch Philip Fitzsimmons Gerry Keating Finbar O Reilly Packy McGovern Niall O Brien Tommy ‘Dickie’ Smith John O Neill Dessie Agnew PJ Galligan and Francie Galligan. Sub Philip Wray for Niall O Brien concussed in extra time. Referee John Sheridan Killinkere.
In the Senior League Final Crosserlough beat Bailieboro 0-12 to 1-5 to win the 1968 Senior League. Fifth time since 1964 Crosserlough have won the title only losing the senior league 1967 to neighbours Mountnuggent at Christmas 1968. Their team work and experience were just too much for this largely inexperienced Bailieboro outfit. Pictured is John Joe O Reilly receiving the trophy from TP O Reilly with Bailieboro captain Enda Sheridan sporting a broad smile in defeat.
March 21st 1969 Sligo Drama Circle win the Dr Lyons Cup for best play and best setting with ‘The Glass Menagerie’ in the open section at Cavan Drama Festival. The story of the festival was the outstanding performance from a small country parish Ballintra near Castleblayney county Monaghan who swept the board with their performance of Eugene McCabe’s ‘King of the Castle’ who won the Rural section and would have won the open if they were entered. Tommy McCardle won best actor and best producer. Margaret O Dallaigh Strand Players Dublin was voted best actress. Noel O Briain RTE was the Adjudicator and Phil Cullivan Chairman presided as Father PJ Gargan Adm presented the awards.
Death of Mary J O Reilly Nee Smith Athbara House Cavan on Wednesday at Saint Phelim’s Hospital. She was wife of the late Paddy O Reilly former County Secretary and long time Treasurer of the GAA . She was extremely popular and charitable with a wonderful sense of humour. She was a wonderful conversationalist and could share a joke with anybody no matter how dim the situation she could always see a silver thread among the clouds. She is survived by her sons Dr Sean Tony in London three daughters Moira Seery Mullingar Gertie Blake Thurles and Patricia Carlin Derry. She was sister of Terry Smith Cavan Alphonsus ‘Phonsie’ Smith Belturbet Pa Smith Australia and Jeannie Smith Butlersbridge. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery . By a strange co incidence her son in law Frank Carlin B Arch Derry her son in law died in Derry on the same day after being ill for some time.
Cavan Credit Union First Directors elected following a meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall Maureen Barrett Lauri McConnell May Reilly Rev PJ McManus M/S Tommy Hickey Danny McHugh JP Smith Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Place Vincent Walsh. Supervisors Benny Dunne Brian O Grady and Gladys Donohoe. Auditor J Carney .Father PJ McManus Chairman announced there are 130 members holding 1,407 shares and loans advanced of £1,260. “ The Credit Union was founded for the advancement of the economic life of the people of the town and all monies generated will be spent in the town for its further advancement to the benefit of all of its citizens.
Death of John Clail Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 96. He was a highly popular old resident of the town and was originally from Carrigallen. He is survived by his wife Margaret three sons Eddie Swellan Packy Saint Phelim’s Place and Joe in London daughter Mrs M Leavy London. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Death of Pat Galligan Glasdrummond Poles at the age of 55 in Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Founder member of Killygarry GFC he was formerly a playing member of the old Stradone club and won a Junior county medal with the club in 1943. He was a well known progressive farmer whose help and advice was sought at all times. Decent to a fault he never let anybody go from his door without extending the generous hand of hospitality. He is survived by his three sons Patrick Andrew and Jim three daughters Rosaleen Mary and Teresa three brothers Jim and Tom in USA and John Cavan. He was brother of Mrs B Lyons Shantemon. Father Des O Dowd officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Father John Murphy Saint Patrick’s College will give the lecture ‘Passion Death and Resurrection of Our Lord’ in the Convent Concert Hall in the Lenten series of lectures on the 19th March 1969 after Mass in the Cathedral commencing at 8:45 pm.
First round of Tops of Breffni concludes with Cavan Shamrock’s taking on Killinkere while Navan Carpets will take on Lisnaskea on Sunday night in the 2nd round. Sponsored by Jackson’s Garage and Guinness. Booking with Reilly’s ‘The Regal’
Crosserlough continue their total dominance of Cavan football with a 1-5 to 0-4 Intermediate League final win over Ballyhaise in Breffni Park. Crosserlough led by 1-2 to 0-2 at half time.
New football club in Denn is the amalgamation of Crosskeys and Drumavaddy. The history of the GAA records a club called Denn Dan O Connell’s in existence in 1907. No club from the Parish has ever won a major Cavan competition but their Junior side got as far as the semi final in 1935 failing to Mountnuggent. They bought ‘Shield’s field’ in 1937 and development of this facility will now continue with the new stronger and bigger Denn outfit.
Not much fun on Saint Patrick’s Day 1969 in Cavan. Father Tom McKiernan Diocesan Examiner celebrated the 8 am Mass Bishop Quinn the main Mass at 10 and Father ABC McGrath celebrated the 11:30 am with Father PJ McManus celebrating the evening 7:30 Mass in Irish. On a desperately cold day with frequent wintry showers most people had the sense to stay indoors. The annual angling contest fixed for Lough Sheelin and sponsored by Cavan Anglers was cancelled due to the harsh weather. Many people sported the traditional shamrock with many more ‘drowning’; the weed later in the evening. The Breffni Boys Band once again braved the weather conditions to parade to and from Mass in their spectacular new uniforms of red and blue with matching peak caps. They played all of the traditional airs.
Death of the very popular and well known Gerry Moore 19 Saint Phelim’s Place after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude at Hospital in Dublin at the age of 56/ He was a native of Portarlington County Waterford and was a plasterer by trade coming to Cavan in 1938 to work on the construction of the new Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim where he worked with John Sisk and Sons. He was a craftsman par excellence and his work is still to be admired on the unpainted walls of this great building. Later Gerry worked on the building of the new wing at Saint Patrick’s College. He was a very handsome man of great charm and wit whose company was eagerly sought by all classes and creeds. He is survived by his wife Clare nee Smith formerly The Convent House five sons Fergal Gerry Paddy Charlie and Tony three daughters Maeve Margaret and Dympna two brothers Charlie Rathangan and Walter in England two sisters Mrs P Maloney Portarlington and Mrs G Keegan Portarlington. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Helena (Nellie) Shannon Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 70. She was a native of Coronea Arva and is survived by one sister Mrs Mary McKiernan Carrigallen. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Church of the Immaculate Conception Coronea with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Rev Peter Paul O Reilly Coronea presided.
Sean O Leary Forestry Inspector Highfield Road is reported to be comfortable in Our Lady’s Hospital Navan after his car was in collision with a truck near Athlone. His two sons Finbar aged 6 and John aged 5 were discharged.
Father Ray Brady is this week’s speaker at the annual Lenten lectures in the Poor Clare Convent. Father Ray who is a native of Upper Main Street and eldest son of Maurice and Kathleen Brady nee Magee will speak on the ‘preaching of the Gospel thirty years after the Ascension. The organisation of Christian groups and the daily problems faced by the Apostles in steering the Church out of stormy waters. After the talk there will be a slide show and discussion.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce 1969 President Matt Connolly Vice President Brian Murphy Treasurer Sean Young Secretary Charles J Clarke. Committee Louis Blessing Brendan Murray Jim Scanlon Bill Mackeral Peter Smith and Brendan McDonald. The Chamber announced that it had been in touch with Seamus De Faoite organizing Secretary of the forthcoming Gaelic League Ard Fheis in Cavan from the 2nt to the 4th of May 1969 and the Chamber will sponsor the window competition to be run in conjunction with the Ard Fheis.
Joe O Reilly O Reilly’s Car Rental Cork and a native of Bridge Street son of the legendary Barney O Reilly Merchant and Publican (McCaul’s ) is appointed President of the Cork Rotary Club.
Ireland raises a total of £301,791 for the starving people of Biafra whose images are flashed on our television screens each night. Cavan was the fifth highest pro rata of population with £3,972.
Cavan Road Championships take place in bright and sunny Cootehill. The senior event over 6 miles was won by TP O Callaghan from Bailieboro running in the famous Laragh colours while 2nd was his team mate Matt Rudden the Cavan senior cross country champion. In third place was the defending champion Jim Cochrane Cootehill 4th Brian McEnroe Kill. 1st team Laragh 2nd Cootehill. Ladies one mile 1st L Tierney Cootehill 2nd Nora McDonagh Cootehill and 3rd Mary McDermott Cootehill. Under 10 half mile M Clegg Cootehill Under 12 half mile J McCarney Cootehill. Under 14 M McCabe Cootehill and Under 16 Noel Brady Cootehill. The starter was well known local sportsman Jim Rice Cootehill.
‘The Checkers’ from Cavan town win the senior ladies indoor football competition at the Sports Centre Arena Cavan beating a fancied Clones outfit 6-2 in an exciting pulsating final before a capacity attendance.. Pictured are Marie Maguire Mary Murray Kathleen Fay Patricia Carmichael Ann Gilmartin and Kathleen Murray.
Death of John Joe Lee Edenticlare in his early 50s he was an extremely popular resident and was first Chairman of Killygarry GFC. In his playing days he played with the famous Stradone GFC. Extremely popular and well known he is survived by his brothers Benny in England Paddy Edenticlare and one sister Mrs S Farrelly Killinkere. There was an almost capacity attendance at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with the coffin draped in the Killygarry colours and a guard of honour of players and officials of the club at both the removal and funeral to Killygarry cemetery. Father PJ McManus officiated.
De La Salle Cavan win the Under 10 Ulster Championship in Irish Drama and now go forward to the Gate Theatre in Dublin with their play ‘Aoibheann Beatha an Scolaire producer Ann Jenkins.
Death of Elizabeth ‘Lily’ Stafford Gartbrattan in a Belfast Hospital at the age of 62. She was predeceased by her mother just one year ago. She was Manageress of the Belgravia Hotel in Belfast. She is survived by her four brothers Benjamin USA Frederick Wicklow Robert Kilmore and William Gartbrattan. Funeral from Kilmore Cathedral to the adjoining church yard.
Death of Michael Smith late of Owen Roe Terrace in London. He was a veteran of World War 1 where his brother James was killed in action. He was an extremely popular man and was a playing member of Owen Roe and Cavan Harps with whom he excelled gaining a place on the Junior county team. He is survived by his wife sons daughters and sister.
‘Reilly’s Rigger’ the current musical of Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society is booked out for the Francis Xavier Hall next Sunday sponsored by the Cavan Dublin Association.
The annual bazaar of Cavan’s Breffni Boy’s Band is very well supported in the Scout Hall Bridge Street where preliminary figures indicate a profit of over £400.
Death of one of Cavan’s great personalities Aidan J Timmons NT Banahoo after a long illness borne with customary courage resignation and good humour. Aidan is a founder member and along with the legendary Tommy Gilroy fund raiser supreme at Cavan Gaels. His foresight and drive made the acquisition of the Show Grounds now the Terry Coyle Park possible in 1961. He is best known to the hundreds of patrons who attended the Cavan Gaels’ Bingo sessions as the first and most memorable Bingo caller bringing a deep distinct voice and great wit to the position. Indeed people looked forward to Aidan’s comments as much as the numbers each week. Aidan never needed a microphone and could be heard in his deep booming distinct voice ‘a mile away’ His second in command was well known Councilor Paddy O Reilly with Frank Farrell and Tommy Hughes lending a hand when called upon. He was a native of Enniscorthy county Wexford and never lost his love for the Model county. He was principal of Banahoo National School for many years and was a founder member of Cavan Comalthas Ceolteoiri Eireann along with Dr Ben Galligan in 1950. He championed the cause of the national teacher all the time looking for increased salary and conditions and was President of the local branch INTO. At Christmas he returned to his native Enniscorthy to live the last few painful months of his existence and was lovingly and expertly cared for by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Kathleen son Patrick and daughter Sally Kelly. The funeral took place from Saint Aidan’s Church Enniscorthy to Saint Mary’s cemetery Enniscorthy.
March 28th 1969 Jim McNally is appointed the new Superintendent of Cavan Garda Station to succeed the late Superintendent Frank McCague. Naïve of Wexford where he won College’s and All Ireland minor medals. He served in Dublin Cork Westport and Granard before coming to Cavan as Inspector in 1964. He was promoted to the rank of Superintendent in 1967 and is at present a leading member of Cavan Angler’s Club and Lough Sheelin Protection Committee.
To alleviate the car parking chaos in Cavan town the County Engineer Roy Hayes brings suggestions to the Cavan Urban Council for the introduction of one way traffic in the town which is promptly dismissed as unworkable. There are presently three car parks in Cavan at the Egg Market Town Hall and a new one being developed on the site of the old Nurse’s Home in Church Street.
Robert Grey Mons Terrace accompanied by his wife Molly is made a presentation by his colleagues in the Post Office on the occasion of serving forty five years in Cavan Post Office. Veteran of World War 1 where he fought in the front lines. He joined the British Army at 14 and was back in Cavan before he was 19 having witness the worst atrocities ever perpetrated on mankind. He served the British Legion as overseer of the Ex Service Men’s Hut in Farnham Street and along with Cecil Tilson worked tirelessly in the cause of the heroes who fought in the trenches all over Continental Europe in the cause of Peace. Bobby who was nicknamed ‘Worm’ Grey is seen here receiving the presentation from Tommy Hughes Overseer Cavan Post Office and in attendance are Kevin Kilduff Mollie Grey Annie Brady Chief Telephonist Tommy Hughes Bobby Grey and Frank McManus.
Michael Young Matthew and Michael Connolly Farham Hotel Limited decide to sell the Farnham Hotel which they purchased from the Tully family some few years ago.
Death of one of Cavan’s most successful and promising business men Andrew ‘Andy’ Breslin at Jervis Street Hospital Dublin after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude. Native of Shankill Andy was an outstanding person known and highly respected throughout a large part of Ireland where he was admired for his business acumen and foresight. Andy did not receive any formal education and was almost illiterate owing to the fact that in his youth he was continually ‘hired out’ to farmers in Cavan and other adjoining counties. Tough hard upbringing in an Ireland where there was little or no assistance for young or old. The hiring fair was held each May and November Fair Day at Belford’s Corner in Cavan. Later Andy emigrated to London and quickly learnt the rudiments of business through his observation and application to hard work. Andy had flair and talent and when he returned home he set up the first Car Hire firm in Cavan town quickly adding to his splendid fleet and changing the cars each season with the result that Andy Breslin was a bye word for good value sound motoring and excellent value. In latte times he set up branches in other large provincial centres as well as Dublin and was able to compete with the National Car Renters meeting clients at the airport or shipping terminals. He never missed an opportunity to promote the Andy Breslin name and had a vintage Austin Car which figured in parades weddings Santa’s transport at Christmas etc. Andy was clever and away ahead of the opposition even in the way he presented himself tall handsome and always clad in a brown mohair coat which lent him the air of being well off. He recently acquired the long established premises of Byer’s on the corner of Main Street and Bridge Street where he set up a state of the art car showroom and administrative office. Andy was called away just when he was about to achieve his goal of great achievement and business success on a national scale. Nobody in Cavan quite had the same flair presence and business acumen of the late Andy Breslin. He is survived by his wife Mary sons Andrew and Declan and daughter. Six brothers Patrick and Thomas in Belfast Joseph London Michael Garage Proprietor Kells Jimmy Shankill and Charlie Corlurgan two sisters Mary Watterson London and Kathleen McGovern in Glasgow. There was an overflow attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial in Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry.
First signs of real Spring when Alice Power daughter of Kathleen Power Wolfe Tone Street aged nine and her ten year old brother Edwin pick a beautiful bunch of primroses in the Killeshandra Arva area. They were accompanied by their uncle well known Anglo Celt employee Sean McCann Wolfe Tone Street.
Death of Hugh Fitzpatrick Military Row at the age of 86. He was a long time employee of M’S George Fegan and Company Cavan. The family were very deeply involved with GNR Railway Station in Cavan with both his brother Frank and his father working there. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery with Father ABC McGrath officiating.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Maisie Maguire Turf Accountant Farnham Road on the death of her brother Monsignor Michael Holden at the age of 46 in San Antonio Texas after a brief illness. He was a most popular Pastor and was ordained priest in June 1946 at Saint Kieran’s College Kilkenny.
April 4th 1969 Tom Fitzpatrick makes an impassioned plea to the Minister for Health to locate without any delay the new Regional Hospital in Cavan as recommended by the Fitzgerald report. Saying that the Surgical Hospital had served the people of the area but was in a deplorable dilapidated condition and was not fit for purpose. Further investment in the unit was a complete waste of money. The old Saint Felim’s Hospital is now over 150 years old while the medical centre in Cavan at Lisdarn was purpose built for a TB Hospital and was occupied in 1943 for such purpose replacing the old Santorum which now acts as the County Clinic. Cavan is the logical geographical location for residents of Longford Leitrim Monaghan and Meath. The ideal site is at Lisdarn which has won the Roadside Garden competition for the last few years and additional lands are available adjacent to the site. He urged the Minister to make Cavan his priority before some catastrophe hits this border area. ‘There are enough hospitals in Dublin to cope with the demand while Cavan languishes right there at the bottom of the pile.
Tom and Kathleen Wilson together with their families announce the official opening of ‘The American Bar’ which they recently purchased from Peter Soden and family who have returned to America. Cabaret in the lounge on Easter Sunday night features Paddy Noel and the Signs’ The Wilson family extend best wishes to Mr M Smith and Miss S Tully who are getting married shortly.
‘Popsville ’ with PJ Carroll makes its debut in the Anglo Celt. It is labeled the column that captures scene. This week features Dermot Hegarty Tony Kenny and The Sands Larry Cunningham Dag Carroll and the Naval Trixons Joe Mac and the Dixies and the lady of the moment Anna McGoldrick who has won a record six consecutive times on ‘Opportunity Knock’s with Hughie Greene on ITN.
Cavan National Council for the Blind 1969 Chairman J H Faris Vice Chair James Smith Rev George Millar Dr FPE Smith Secretary Mrs JA Dawson Treasurer JE Ashe. Delegates from Cavan Arva Gowna Dowra and Ballyjamesduff attended. Eileen Lynch a native of Kerry and now resident at 79 Church Street Cavan in her report travelled 12,290 miles giving 226 lessons in Braille Moon and Crafts many of which were on display at the AGM. Ten new radios delivered 18 exchanged. She paid tribute to Paddy Smyth Smyth’s Electrical for his outstanding high standard of servicing the Associations radios in the Cavan area and the reasonable cost levied for his services by Smyth’s. In conclusion Miss Lynch said that from the meager funds available she delivered forty parcels at Christmas together with coal and briquettes to those in need. Bishop Moore and Father Gargan paid tribute to the outstanding work of the Association and iii particular the heroic work of Eileen Lynch the Home Teacher. Miss Keane Dublin and Miss Wade the Secretary of the National Radio Committee paid tribute to the great work being carried out in Cavan ensuring that those afflicted with blindness can take their place along with able bodied people in the community.
April 11th 1969 Death of the legendary painter and decorator Andrew ‘Andy’ Brennan Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 80 at his residence. He was an old and very respectable member of the community and was known for his great ability and wit. He was a veteran of World War 1 fighting in the front line on the battle fields of the continent. Later he established his own painting and decorating business in Cavan and to call Andy a genius is no exaggeration. He could paint any scene on canvas or fire guards and specialized in historical places of interest in the county like Clough Oughter Castle Saint Mary’s Franciscan Abbey Cavan and the national places of interest like the Custom’s House. He was able assisted by his son Dennis ‘Dinny’ who acquired similar status. In later times Andy Brennan became a cult figure with people realizing that he spoke with great wisdom wit and humour and he was always surrounded by a crowd particularly in McGinnity’s where he held court. In an age of characters Andy Brennan was the greatest of them all. He is survived by his two sons Francis and Dennis one daughter Mrs Cissie Smith 2 Saint Phelim’s Place. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from his residence to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery .
Death of Margaret Mary Reilly 21 Connolly Street after a short illness borne with courage and resignation to God’s Will. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs P Reilly who were well known highly popular citizens of the town. She is survived by her sister Dorothy Reilly aunts uncles relatives and many friends Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery on Easter Sunday morning.
Bishop Austin Quinn celebrates The Holy Thursday Blessing of the Oils Mass in the Cathedral. He w as assisted by Fathers Terry McManus Patrick Mallon James Carroll Augustine Leydon Benny Maguire Paddy Brady Colm Hurley and Sean Brady. The Master of Ceremonies was Father PJ Gargan Adm. Father John Murphy was deacon Frank McKiernan and Charlie Heerey sub deacons and Father Gerry Kearns was the cross bearer. The Mass of the Last Supper was celebrated by Father PJ McManus MC Father PJ Gargan while the deacon was Father Colm Hurley and the cross bearer was Father Gerry Kearns. Father Des O Dowd celebrated the Good Friday Mass in the Cathedral and deacon was Father Benny Maguire and sub deacon Father Sean Brady. The MC was Father Gus Leydon. The Passion was read by Fathers ABC McGrath James Carroll and Torlac O Reilly. The Bishop Austin Quinn presided at the Holy Saturday Vigil in the Cathedral where Father Des O Dowd was the principal celebrant deacon Turlough O Reilly and sub deacon Father John Murphy with MC Father PJ McManus. The blessing of the Paschal Candle Renewal of Baptismal Vows Reading of the Lessons were all guided by the commentator Father PJ McManus. Historical occasion in the Cathedral as Father ABC McGrath Musical Director and Organist introduces his new mixed choir for the very first time. The soprano section was a welcome addition and complimented the tenor sound to perfection. The congregation welcomed this big change in the Liturgy with prolonged applause at the close of the Ceremonies.
Mary Glavey a native of Athlone and well known Chiropodist in Cavan opens her new ‘Cosmetique’ in Town Hall Street (McManus’ Chemists) specializing in exclusive cosmetics and beauty treatments. Ann Fahy is the Consultant beautician and is available to impart advice on request.
April 18th 1969 County Engineer Robert Hayes introduces the BKS Consultants report on the future of traffic flow in the town to met by a stone wall of Councilors at Cavan Urban District Council all asking that more car parks be provided rather than a one way system of traffic flow introduced despite the fact that we are informed by Mr Hayes that the ‘Traffic situation in Cavan is chaotic’!
Members of the staff of Tractamotors involved in serious collision with a lorry outside Ballinagh on their way from work at 9:30 on Wednesday. The driver of the car Patrick Reilly was killed instantly when his car was in collision with a lorry which had pulled in to let off a passenger just outside the village of Ballinagh. The injured were all ferried and detained in Cavan Surgical Hospital Peadar Corr aged 19 Coronea Bernard Fitzpatrick Keevy Cornafean aged 16 Seamus Mulligan aged 19 Killeshandra. Bernard Fitzpatrick was later transferred to The Richmond Hospital suffering from severe head injuries.
Michael Brady sells his fine pedigree bullock at Cavan Livestock Mart to a buyer from Portadown for a record £115.
Sign of the times and the rapid deterioration of Cavan Minor football as Donegal come to Breffni Park and defeat Cavan 4-6 to 1-7 in the opening round of the Ulster Minor Championship. Cavan led by 1-3 to 1-2 at the interval and were well on top in the first half but in the last quarter Cavan ran out of steam as Donegal piled on the pressure before a very small attendance on a dry over cast day to run out convincing winners. Pat Kilkenny Oliver Leddy and Mark Goldrick were among the better performers for a very poor Cavan team.
CYMS Snooker winners Eddie Allen Junior champion Edward Smith Senior Runner Up Bernard Sharkey Senior champion and Dominick Junior Runner Up . Trophies presented by Father Des O Dowd Spiritual Director Cavan CYMS.
Death of Kate Keogh Rathcorrick in Saint Felim’s Cavan. Her husband died only a few months ago. She was a woman of boundless energy Christian faith and charity and the house was known for its unbounded hospitality and generosity. She is survived by her sons Patrick Bernard and Matthew and one daughter Mrs Susan Donohoe. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Matthew Lyons Shantemon at Lisdarn Hospital after a short illness. He was a highly popular and most helpful member of the community being well versed in modern farming methods and passing on his knowledge assistance and equipment to other farmers and neighbours in the Shantemon Castletara area. He is survived by his wife Brigid five sons Tommy John Joe Matt Andy and Jim two daughters Kathleen and Mary. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara to Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara.
Father PJ McManus informs the members of the Committee of Cavan Credit Union at their meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall that the number of members has grown by 26 with £1,577 in funds and £1,301 in loans.
Cavan Bridge Championship is won by the old partnership of Surgeon Maloney and Gerry Hunt 2nd Dermot Morgan and Kathleen Sullivan and 3rd Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald.
Easter Commemoration at Killoughter cemetery at the grave of Staff Officer Michael O Reilly. Parade and colour party assembled in Redhills village to be accompanied by Saint Patrick’s Brass and Reed Band Bunnoe playing stirring Irish airs.` Rose Murray led the crowd in reciting the rosary in Irish while Michael Murray from Cavan town read ‘The Army Council Statement’. The Proclamation was read by Charlie Boylan . Liam Mimnagh Chairman of the Roger Casement Branch Cavan presided. On Sunday a colour party marched to the Courthouse where a wreath was laid of Irish Lilies and Tony Brady sounded the last post after Willie Mimnagh had led the crowd in reciting the rosary in Irish. The colour party were Hughie Smith Richard Cassidy Eamonn Greenan Benny Little F Gilsenan M Mulraney Charlie Duke T Corr and T Reilly.
Mark O Hanlon son of Willie and Nuala O Hanlon Drumelis proudly displays the magnificent 5 lbs 7 ozs brown trout his father Willie caught on Lough Sheelin last Wednesday night. Willie was fly fishing with a ‘sooty olive ‘ fly and landed the fist at about 8 pm. With his son’s Mark assistance Willie landed the fish after 15 minutes strenuous play.
April 25th 1969 At Cavan Golf Club George McClarey and Jim Rafter win the Committee Prize with an impressive score of 65 ½ nett.
Cavan Badminton Club hold their first dinner dance and presentation of trophies in the Lodge Lough Gowna. Pictured are Gertrude Scully Sheila Cosgrove ~Edward English Margaret Crowe Una Carolan Lauri McConnell Stephanie Quinn Father Desmond O Dowd who made the presentations Eilish McEntee Secretary Dessie Maguire Frank Glancy Captain Norman Cinnamond Chairman Dickie Mullery David Small and Rita Kelly.
Cavan led by Charlie Gallagher defeat Down 1-10 to 1-9 to win the McKenna Cup at Pearse Park Ballybay. Cavan played with the strong wind in the first half and were totally dominant at midfield and not at all flattered by their 0-7 to 0-2 lead at half time. Down started the second half in a whirlwind but Cavan contained them and ran out more convincing winners than their one point win would suggest. The main complaint that Eamonn Gaffney had with the set up was that the game started 15 minutes late and there was no public address to tell the large crowd what was happening. Cavan Paddy Lyons Enda McGowan Garret O Reilly Frankie Dolan Pat Tinnelly Tom Lynch Brendan Murtagh Ray Carolan Hughie Newman Gene Cusack John Joe O Reilly Phil Murray Hughie McInerney Declan Coyle and Charlie Gallagher. Subs Steve Duggan for Tom Lynch Brendan Donohoe for Garrett O Reilly and Tom Lynch for Ray Carolan.
Big Mick Lynch former Cavan and Butlersbridge footballer lines out with Dublin in a senior challenge against Louth in Ardee. Mick is a former Bohemians Waterford and League of Ireland footballer.
Return of the very famous ‘Harlandic’ male choir to Loreto College sponsored by Cavan ICA. They will sing all the old favourites from the musicals and Gilbert and Sullivan operas.
Preparations are almost complete for the eagerly awaited Gaelic League Ard Fheis to take place in the Ulster Arms over the weekend May 4-6th 1969. All enquires to Seamus De Faoite ‘Aileach’ Highfield Road . Phone 327.
Michael Matthew Connolly and Michael Young Ashe Street trading as Farnham Hotel Limited sell the hotel at auction to George Donohoe for less than £40,000. George is proprietor of the ‘Green Lizard’ Motel in Arklow and is a native of Ballyconnell married to the former Ailish Brady also from Ballyconnell. They have a large family and will live in the hotel. Murphy Quinn along with Murphy Keogh Dublin were the auctioneers while Tom Fitzpatrick TD Solicitor had carriage of sale.
May 2nd 1969 Seamus Munnelly wins the Tractamotors Trophy at Cavan Golf Club with an impressive 65 nett playing off a handicap of 18. Sean McSherry playing off 13 was second with 66 nett. The highlight of the competition was the hole in one at the par three151 yard second hole by well known mobile chip operator Pat Cahill. In the ladies section Bridie ‘PA’ Prize was won by Mrs Benny Hickey with 39 ½ nett. Mrs E Boyle was second .
Saint Patrick’s College Cavan are second in All Ireland Junior Red Cross tests in Saint Michael’s College Aylesbury Road Dublin. Pictured are Father Augustine Leydon Manager Damien Traynor Bailieborough Gerard Ollwill Killeshandra and Philip Lynch Bailieborough.
Louis Blessing Cavan All Ireland footballer and single handicap golfer takes up angling with great success catching a 3 ½ lbs specimen brown trout on the local river between Carrigallen and Arva.
Bernadette O Reilly daughter of John and Mrs Brigid O Reilly Golf Links has adopted a tame cock pheasant that has come to live with the family and is fed along with the domestic fowl. The pheasant followed her along the path of her return journey from Lisdarn Hospital where she was delivering a parcel from her father who is the proprietor of the nearby shop.
Father PJ Gargan Adm calls a meeting for Saint Augustine’s Hall with a view to considering the possibility of organizing a Parish Council.
Fathers Pat Donohoe and Kevin O Rourke on holidays from the mission fields of Korea where both are working with the Maynooth Mission to China Dalgan Park. This is Father Kevin’s first visit home while Father Pat was home four years ago.
Bridge Mitchell Cup N/S Dr Martin and brother in law Surgeon Bertie Cullen. Best Gross Father Thomas Woods and Gerry Bradley E/W Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald. Best Gross Mr and Mrs Hardiman.
“Prams and Folders by Pedigree and Lansed Smyth’s 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88 Radio Electrical and TV”
Michael Valentine ‘Val’ Doonican after his sell out three week stint at the London Palladium is on a 26 show tour of Ireland taking in all the main population centres. All his records since his initial Number 1 with ‘Walk Tall’ have been huge hits and the tour is being promoted by well known showbiz impresario Nelius O Connell who was Bes Man at Val’s wedding to Lynn. Both are native of Waterford.
May 9th 1969 Margaret Josephine English daughter of Eamonn and Margaret English Church Street is appointed a consultant with Midland Regional Tourism and will be in attendance at their office along with Ann Cullivan Cathedral Road who is in her third year during the upcoming tourist season which is expected to reach new heights. Margaret has experience of the tourist trade in Switzerland and the USA and is a past pupil of Saint Clare’s School Cavan.
Cavan Motor Club hold a very successful Auto Cross at Farnham where there were 37 entries from all over the North and midlands. The Avon Lounge trophy was won by Charlie Irwin of Castletroy county Tyron while the county Cavan winners were L O Reilly Ballyjamesduff and P Cahill also from Ballyjamesduff. The ladies section was won by D Yeates Dunboyne. There was an entry of thirty seven for the event held in pleasant dry conditions on the lands of Farnham Estate.
Dermot Smith Earlsvale Road and John O Connor team up to being us ‘Lough Gowna’s Lovely Shores’ written and arranged by Dermot Smith and ‘The Lakes and Vales of Breffni’ written by John with music by Father Torlac O Reilly. The Orchestra are the ‘Cavanaires’ most of whom are members of the well known local Navak Showband and include Gerry Graham tenor guitar Leo Ronan on bass guitar Bill McCusker on the piano and Dermot Smith on the Cordavox. The backing group are all girls and include Sheila McGinnity Brid Gallogly Nuala Bornemann Rita Higgins and Sally McKenna. The recording on the Emerald label was facilitated by John McCormack manager of Big Tom and the Mainliners who record on the same label. An initial run of 1,000 records are on release and available in all record shops in the area.
Cavan’s first ultra lounge bar is opened by Tommy F O Reilly in Killeshandra and will seat 200 patrons. Most nights Tommy entertains the crowds on his own but at the weekend all the top groups in the area are on stage. Tommy is 11 years in business in Killeshandra and the pub are holders of the County Ca van skittles titles and the Phoenix trophy for the last four years. J McGerty Carrigallen was the main contractor while Sean O Donohoe Dublin supplied the counter and bar fittings.
At the age of 21 Bernadette Devlin becomes the youngest ever woman to sit in Parliament at Westminster after winning the Mid Ulster By Election. Speaking after her election she said “I was elected by the oppressed people of Ulster and I will work for them”
Seamus De Faoite Secretary of the local organisation for the Gaelic League Ard Fheis presents the trophy for the ‘Best Window Display’ to Vera Gilchrest proprietor of Vera Brady’s Auburn House. The competition was sponsored by Cavan Chamber of Commerce.
Death of the very well known highly popular Patrick J Galligan Silchester Park Glenageary Dublin and formerly Bridge Street Cavan where he and the family were in business for many years. He was extremely popular in Cavan where he grew up and was a leading member of Cavan Slashers for many years being secretary of the club for some time. He won a senior championship medal with the Slashers when they beat Cornafean in the famous ‘hurricane’ final of 1941. He was the holder of a number of Ulster senior championship medals and was a sub on the 1945 All Ireland team surprisingly beaten by Cork in 1945. He later went to Dublin and founded his own business empire. He was a most influential and well known business man in Dun Laoire and was a director of ‘The Eastern Tourism Board’ Secretary Dun Laoire Borough Tourist Association and a founder member of Dun Laoire Chamber of Commerce and Dun Laoire Rotary Club. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Death of Susan McKiernan at the residence of her niece Mrs S Walsh Salthill. For many years the family ran a pub in Bridge Street until her retirement some years ago. She is survived by a brother and sister. Funeral took place in Dun Laore.
Sudden death of one of Cavan’s leading business men Michael Cully Bread and Bakery Main Street Arva. He was an outstanding Cornafean and Cavan footballer having the distinction of scoring seven goals against Fermanagh in an Ulster Junior championship game in 1942. He won several senior championships with Cornafean and was a founder member of Arva GFC in 1942 winning a senior league in their first season. He was extremely well known in greyhound racing circles and owned several class greyhounds and being a founder member of Cavan Coursing Club. He is survived by his wife Kathleen two brothers Barney Dental Surgeon Derry and Tom Auctioneer Arva two sisters Mrs Maria Lamb NT Dublin and Mrs Bridie McGinley London. The funeral from The Sacred Heart Church Arva was the largest ever seen in the area and burial later took place in Coronea cemetery.
“New style pongo in Central Hall Bridge Street on Saturday and Sunday nights. Las Vegas style outfit. Admission 6 pence with free game of pongo on door ticket.
May 16th 1969 Death of Major General Eric Dorman O Gowan Bellmont Forest Cootehill on Sunday last.
Leo J Sheridan the American Ambassador to Ireland unveils a plaque at the birthplace of General Phil Sheridan on the site of his ancestral home at Killinkere.
Bill O Donnell Insurance representative is selling his house ‘Avontda’ in Farnham Road named the Auctioneer is PJ O Reilly of O Reilly Taylor Tweedy Cavan.
Father PJ McManus reports that the fledgling Credit Union in Cavan now has 152 members and shares issued to the value of £2,200 and loans of £1500 extended to the members. An Educational Committee was formed to visit households in the town outlining the benefits of joining the Credit Union.
Cavan Boy Scout’s vacate the famous Den in Bridge Street and split their activity between the completes section of the new Den in Coleman Road and Saint Augustine’s Hall where they will hold their meetings. The recently formed Breffni Boys Band have taken over the hall which is now known as ‘The Central Hall’
Charles Haughey Minister for Finance is dubbed ‘Robin Hood’ as his Budget introduced in the Dail raises taxes for middle and upper earners while increasing tax relief and Social Welfare for the less well off. Complete freedom from tax for sculptures painters artists writers and composers resident in Ireland.
Death of Mary Lee Shankill Lower at the age of 87 at her residence. She was an extremely popular person and known for her unstinted generosity and hospitality. She enjoyed perfect health up to a short time ago. She was predeceased by her husband Michael . She is survived by her nephews nieces relatives neighbours and many friends. Father Des O Dowd officiated at the large and representative funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Killygarry cemetery.
Over 1,200 pupils from the Secondary and Primary Schools in the area take part in the annual Kilmore Diocesan Liturgical Festival in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. The Festival was under the direction of the founder of the festival Father ABC McGrath Musical Director Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. Father PJ McManus celebrated the Mass where Father Desmond O Dowd gave the sermon. The lessons were read by Brother Cassenius Principal De La Salle School. Later auditions were held in the Poor Clare Convent where Rev Sean Lavery Choirmaster Dalgan Park Navan was the examiner.
CYMS Billiards 1st round Tommy McKiernan beat Sean McManus Edward Smith beat Peter Sheridan Mickey Breslin beat Oliver Malone Paddy O Reilly beat Jackie Murphy Kieran Cullivan beat Maurice Brady . Junior Robbie Dunne beat Peter Burns.
Cavan Lawn Tennis Club Farnham Street 1969 President Rev GCA Millar BA Vice President Surgeon Bertie Cullen. Committee Jim Hearn Pat Mohan Cecil Tilson Mickey Breslin Ken Ruddock Sheila Cosgrove Mrs Bulmer Mrs Tommy Owens Hilda Fairbrother Miss S Quinn. Secretary George Fairbrother is anxious to recruit new members for this once exclusive club and you can ring him on Cavan 47 or 225.
Bill O Donnell Superintendent New Ireland Assurance transfers to a similar post in Arklow county Wicklow. He is made a presentation by his friends in the Insurance business of a suite of Waterford Cut Glass at an enjoyable function in the Ulster Arms. Pictured is WJ McSpadden Regional Manager Bill O Donnell W Lambert Inspector and Peggy Rehill New Ireland.
Social and presentation in the Ulster Arms to the very popular Michael Murray son of Michael and Brigid Murray Breffni Terrace who is emigrating. The event is being sponsored by Cavan Gaels on Friday 23rd May with music by Des Jenkins and his Orchestra. Admission 12/6.
May 23rd 1969 Great news for Cavan town as the Buchanan report outlines Cavan as the logical economic centre for Cavan Monaghan Longford and Leitrim. Cavan is one of four centres that should be earmarked for development because of it central location and infrastructure. The others are Castlebar Tralee and Letterkenny. If the recommendations are acted upon industry and jobs will be located in these centres and form the future development plan for investment in rural Ireland.
Phil Murray well known Cavan and Cavan Gael’s footballer is appointed to the sales staff of Jackson’s Main Ford dealers Cavan.
More than 200 pupils from the local Technical School take off on their annual outing to Sligo and Yeat’s country and Bundoran and the amusements in five luxury coaches supplied by Jacksons Garage. The trip was funded as usual by their saving scheme in the Post Office which is in existence and meant that the best of everything was provided for them on their day out.
Smyth and Company Balbriggan announce an extension to the textile factory in the Lake Field Swellan with a spokesman telling the Anglo Celt that the workmanship and skill of the Cavan girls is far away above their expectation and as the market expands world wide they will be taking on hundreds of more girls in Cavan.
Death of Michael ‘Mick’ Smith formerly the Courthouse in New York where he emigrated to in 1925 being home only twice and the last time was just two years ago. He was son of Joe and Mrs Smith nee McGurk and was educated locally in Cavan at the Boys School Creighan and later Cavan Technical School. He was an outstanding footballer in his youth lining out with Cavan Harps with whom he won a senior league medal in 1926 and acted as Secretary of the Club. He won a minor championship medal with Cavan Slashers in 1920. Like all the Smith family he was an outstanding handballer due no doubt to the proximity of the ball alley at the Presbytery. He won several Ulster Championship medals for Cavan and were just beaten by Roscommon in the 1925 All Ireland Final. He renewed acquaintances with old friends on his last visit home just two years ago. He is survived by his wife Winnie three brothers Peter Hughie and Barney Naas five sisters Sister Saint John Jersey City Winnie Nargi Rockwell New York and Kathleen Josey and Eileen Cavan.
Death of Garda John F Morgan Bawnboy at the age of 68. He was an outstanding footballer with Cavan and played in goals in the 1928 All Ireland defeat to Kildare. In the Ulster final his brothers Charley was in the Armagh goals while John F was outstanding for Cavan.
John Nallen Cavan Mayo and Galway inter county footballer leaves Ballyjamesduff and Cavan on promotion to the Ulster Bank in Limerick after six years sterling service to the community Castlerahan GFC and Cavan GAA. He led Castlerahan to the Senior Championship final in 1968. Played minor championship football for Mayo in 1948.Former member of the legendary Tuam Stars he missed out on two All Ireland titles with Mayo in 1950 and 1951 as he was working and playing in Galway- he played with Mayo the All Ireland champions at the opening of Breffni Park in 1952 crashing into his own man Paddy Irwin and sustaining three broken ribs. It was to be his good friend John Joe O Reilly’s last ever game for Cavan Incredibly he was back in Mayo and playing great football when Galway and his two Tuam star colleagues Sean Purcell and Frank Stockwell won the All Ireland in 1956.
Paddy O Reilly and Micheal Smyth promoters of the pop season at Cavan’s Town Hall are expecting to pack the venue for the visit of the world famous Freshmen managed by Oliver Barry. According to PJ Carroll in ‘Popsville’ the Freshmen’s latest single ‘She sings hymns out of tune’ is going be a huge hit.
May 30th 1969 Connolly’s Royal Pharmacy beside the Farnham Hotel announce the appointment of Phyl Brennan as Beauty Consultant specializing in skin hair and eye care. She has worked in Monaghan town and Roche’s Stores in Dublin.
The Fianna Fail ticket for the 1969 General Election is announced and includes Seamus Dolan Richard Black Cavan town and veteran politician and former minister Paddy Smith from Cootehill. Tom Fitzpatrick TD will represent Fine Gael John Tully Clann Na Poblachta while another popular local Tom O Connor is seeking a seat for Labour in Cavan.
Death of John Gaffney Saint Patrick’s Terrace after a long illness at the age of 52. Extremely popular John was quiet and decent who always obliged other people . For many years he worked in McCarren’s factory but in recent times was in charge of the farm and grooming the horses for show jumping events all over the country. He was an outstanding supporter of Cavan GAA and never missed a big game in Breffni Park Clones or Croke Park. He was a most popular quiet member of the community who worked unsociable hours in his love and preparation of the horses in McCarren’s stables. He is survived by his wife Maureen sons Eamonn and Sean daughters Rose Mary Patricia and Maureen three brothers Eddie in Dublin Christy and Pat in England. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Famous picture of Maura Maloney Choreographer Sister Mercy Producer and Maisie Magee Musical Director after Saint Felim’ s Hospital had swept the boards with their outstanding variety show in the Top of Breffni and the Player Will’s Trophy in Kilnacrott. Amazingly the Anglo Celt pay very little attention to the annual Tops of Breffni and coverage of the event is scant.
Death of Sister Mary Louis Gonzaga Barry a member of the Loreto College staff. Native of Kanturk in county Cork. She served in Gorey Rathfarnham and Dalkey before coming to Cavan in 1950. She celebrated her Golden Jubilee in August 1969. She was a grand niece of the first mother superior in Australia Mother Gonzaga Barry. She is survived by her brother Robert Barry Dublin and was aunt of Rev Anselem Barry OSB Glenstal Abbey and Sister Emmanuel Carmelite Order Ranelagh Dublin. Bishop Austin Quinn presided at the Requiem Mass in the College with burial in the College cemetery.
Death of Bernard Johnston Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 65 after a long illness at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. He served in the Irish Army for many years and later worked in McCarren’s Factory. He is survived by his wife Renee one son Patrick Kilnaleck three daughters Mrs J Rennicks Kilnaleck Angela Johnston Kilnaleck and Berta Smith England three brothers John Dominick and Frank two sisters Mrs L Cosgrove Emmett Place and Mrs N McMahon Lincoln England. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral removal and Mass in Saint Patrick’s Church Kilnaleck celebrated by Very Rev Patrick Canon Gaffney PP VF Crosserlough with burial later in Kill cemetery.
Fourth year students from Saint Patrick’s College on extensive historical tour of Boyne Valley conducted by Father Augustine Leydon and Dan Gallogly. The students visited Melifont Abbey and New Grange before stopping off at Bough Killinkere to view the homestead of General Phil Sheridan where a plaque was recently unveiled by the American Ambassador to Ireland.
Pictured at the presentation to Oliver Higgins and Michael Murray sponsored by Killygarry and Cavan Gaels are Patrick P Cahill Chairman Cavan Gaels Oliver Higgins and Michael Murray both employees of The Anglo Celt who are emigrating to Australia and Eugene Monaghan Secretary Cavan Gaels.
Cavan Sub Machine Gun Champions 1969 Pictured are Corporal J Mullaly Kilnaleck Lt George V Malone individual winner Corporal JP Little Denn and Private John McMahon Ballinagh 3rd individual.
June 6th 1969 Biggest field since 1949 as 373 candidates seek 143 seat and election to 19th Dail. Cormac Breslin Ceann Comhairle is returned automatically. Among the local well known runners are Tom Fitzpatrick TD John Tully TD Tom O Connor Labour J Caffrey Labour and well known local printer Richard Black who is running for Fianna Fail.
Seamus Fay Drumconnick well known local lilter wins the All Ireland lilting competition in Cashel. He first won the title back in 1959 in Thurles.
Phyllis McQuillan BA H Dip Highfield Road at the untimely age of 27. Native of Drumavaddy she was only married to John McQuillan well known hardware specialist in Provider’s for less than two years. Native of Drumavaddy she was a Secondary School teacher in the Royal School and worked also in the Comprehensive School in Cootehill and the Poor Clare Convent in Ballyjamesduff. She was educated at Ardkill and Crubany National School and won scholarships to Loreto where she excelled as the leading pupil in the school. She later won a scholarship to UCD where she took her BA and later her HDip. The pupils of the Royal School College lined the path to her grave in a memorable guard of honour. She is survived by her husband John and family in Drumavaddy. Father Des O Dowd was the chief celebrant at the funeral Mass in the Cathedral with burial in Drumavaddy.
Death of Michael Nulty Glasdrummond Poles . He was chairman Poles CO Op and a member of same since 1950. He was brother of Rev P Nulty CSSP Philippines and brother of Mrs M Farrell Knockbride Mrs B Kelly Belfast and Mrs S Gentoski USA and Mrs S Roholm USA. Funeral took place from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Teresa Brady at the age of 75. Her husband died three years ago. She is survived by her sons Patrick John Thomas Hugh P and Eamonn two daughters Kathleen and Rita. Father Des O Dowd officiated at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery .
Three luxury coaches supplied by Maurice Jackson bring the pupils of the De La Salle on their annual outing to Dublin in brilliant sunny conditions. Their first port of call was to the Zoo and later they sampled the pleasures of one of Ireland’s leading seas side resorts when they visited Bray in county Wicklow. Brother Casenus Principal of the De La Salle Cavan accompanied the pupils.
Sean Walsh well known Cavan and Wolfe Tone Street resident and long distance swimmer plans to swim Lough Ness and Lough Lomond on his forthcoming trip to Scotland.
County Cavan GAA Sport’s in Breffni Park sponsored by Cavan County Board is the brainchild of Chairman TP O Reilly who is presenting the TP O Reilly trophy to the winning team. There will be athletics at all distances and many gaelic skill competitions.
Michael Gilheaney BCom is elected President of Saint Patrick’s College Union at their AGM In Saint Patrick’s College. Pictured is Very Rev Terence McManus President Saint Patrick’s College Patsy Lee Professor Saint Patrick’s College Dr Bertie Cullen Past President P McDonald BE Past President Bishop Austin Quinn and Father Ray Brady Secretary of the Union. Earlier well known RTE broadcaster Micheal O Hehir gave a lecture on Total Abstinence to the students union and staff assembled.
June 13th 1969 Father Anthony Kevin Smith O Praem is elected Abbott of Kilnacrott. He was formerly President of Saint Norbert’s College and succeeds the late Father Felim Colwell who died at Christmas. Father Smith is forty years of age and is son of Bridget and the late James Smith Corwina Mountnuggent He was educated at Garrysillagh NS Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and The Holy Trinity Abbey Kilnacrott. He was ordained in Kilnacrott in June 1955 by the Bishop of Kilmore Bishop Quinn. In 1959 he was appointed Prior and in 1966 President of Saint Felim’s College. He is brother of Garda W Smith Kilkenny and James and Owen Smith Mountnuggent and Maureen Carnock Stranraer Scotland.
James Galvin aged 86 uncle of Bill Galvin Cavan Post Office is pictured on a visit to Bill and Lily Galvin Drumnavanagh. He is a personal friend of the Archbishop of Liverpool. Pictured are Bill Galvin James Galvin and Bill Galvin. James emigrated to London in 1901 from the Westmeath Offaly Border and was Superintendent North London District Postal Services . He is the holder of a Papal honour and has done much to foster and promote Catholicism in London.
Death of Ben Gaffney former licensed vintner Upper Main Street at the residence of his brother JJ in Crosserlough. Man of immense build and Christian charity Ben was a regular at the 8 am daily Mass in the Cathedral and opened his shop with the shout each day ‘It’s a great day for Ireland’ no matter what the weather or the season. Ben was a staunch Republican and took a very active part in the War of Independence later taking the Republican side in the Civil War. He treated friend and foe with great enthusiasm and good humour. He was in business in the era of the poverty stricken ‘Half Acre and dispensed his grocery and provisions with great fairness and charity. If they could not pay at least they could pray for him. He was an outstanding member of Cavan Slashers and played in the senior championship with the Club and later played Junior county football for Cavan. He never missed a big game in either Breffni Park or Croke Park and witnessed all of Cavan’s All Ireland triumphs apart from 1947 when he hosted one of the biggest crowds in Cavan town with hundreds from Crosskeys making the journey to Ben’s pub to listen to the game. Famous footballing family he was an uncle of Hubert Gaffney the famous Cavan footballer of the 1950s and well known Dublin chemist. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Matthew’s Church Drumavaddy with burial in Saint Mary’s cemetery Crosserlough. He is survived by his brother John Joe and nephews nieces relatives and many friends.
Martin Crowe eighteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Joe Crowe ‘Dew Drop Inn’ is rescued from drowning in Annagh Lake where Marin a non swimmer ventured out over his depth only to be plucked from the water and safety by well known local Navak showband lead singer Sean ‘Dag’ Carroll. He did not require any medical treatment. Hundreds throng the shores of Annagh Lake with youngsters without transport using the American system of ‘thumbing a lift’ to the Sunkist shores of Cavan’s favourite swimming spot.
The Belgian students are back on holidays and working on the still incomplete Scout Den at Coleman Road. The remaining part of the roof is now being affixed while work continues with installing the flooring inside the Den. Optimists are predicting that the work could be complete by September 1969 but this is highly unlikely.
“Flats to let Farnham Street Cavan. Fully furnished sitting room kitchen bathroom and two bedrooms. Contact Kathleen Murray at Cavan 219”
Glorious day for first ever Cavan GAA sports day at Breffni Park with temperatures soaring into the 80s. Twenty one clubs 348 competitors but very small attendance. Cootehill were far away the dominant club and won both the men and women’s team event becoming the first holders of the TP O Reilly trophy and the PJ Duke Cup for best relay teams. 440 yards S Cassidy Swanlinbar one mile Jim Cochrane Cootehill in a time of 4:15:05 100 yards Hughie McInerney Redhills in an impressive 10.9 seconds 880 yards Sean Cassidy Swanlinbar 2:12:06 with Jim Cochrane and Steve Duggan in close attention. 220 yards S Cassidy Swanlinbar 2nd Niall O Brien Killygarry 3rd Joey O Keeffe Drumalee. 220 yards Ladie’s Ann Goodman Drumalee. 4*220 yards Relay 1st Cootehill 2nd Drumalee and 3rd Cornafean in 2 minutes:14 seconds.
Against stiff opposition the newly reformed Breffni Boy’s Band are places second at the International Band Festival in Monaghan .Pictured are the band with band master John Donohoe.
June 20th 1969 Cavan Constituency 3 seats nine candidates. Total valid poll 30,278 quota 7,466. First Count Tom Fitzpatrick Fine Gael 7,092 Paddy Smith Fianna Fail 6,380 Seamus Dolan Fianna Fail 3,563 Paddy O Reilly Murmod Fine Gael 3,548 John Tully Independent Republican 3,123 Richard Black Fianna Fail 2,212 Anderson T Fine Gael 2,194 J H Caffrey Labour 1,255 and Tom O Connor Labour 495. Tom Fitzpatrick Fine Gael Paddy Smith Fianna Fail and Paddy O Reilly Murmod Virginia Fine Gael were later elected with John Tully Independent Republican and former TD for the defunct Clann Na Poblachta losing his Dail seat.
State of the Parties as the Anglo Celt went to press. Fianna Fail 52 Fine Gael 34 and Labour 12. Labour lose heavily in every constituency outside Dublin. Jack Lynch and Fianna Fail likely to retain power with projected 75 seats. Big turn out in Cavan as late voters swarm to the polls after tea.
Ordinations at Cavan Cathedral include Father Leo O Reilly son of T O Reilly and the late Mrs O Reilly nee Smith Kilconny Belturbet. Rev Eamonn Bredin son of Mr and Mrs H Bredin Rossinver county Leitrim and Rev Dam Sheridan son of Mr and Mrs J ~Sheridan ~Glangevlin county Cavan.
Death of Margaret Mee Inishmore Butlersbridge . Member of a very popular distinguished family. Her husband died a few years ago.. She is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Mee Harriet and Hilda and one sister Mrs Willie Pratt Toneymore.
De La Salle Sports Noel Galligan’s team win the Connolly Cup while Charlie McDowell’s team win the Junior Cup at a very enjoyable sport’s day in Breffni Park with a good crowd of parents and families in attendance. Mixed Race 1st Jimmy Fox and Seamus Fox 100 yards Clyde Jenkins Obstacle Race Gerry Smith 100 yards 12-13 Michael Lyng Slow Bicycle Race JJ Conaty Relay 11-12 Bran Cullen Patrick Brady T O Connor and Johnny McCormack 100 yards 11-12 Brian Cullen 2nd Jimmy Fox 3rd Terry O Connor. 80 yards 10-11 for Richard Black Cup Fergus Costello S O Keeffe and Gerry Higgins. Father and Son Jack Brady and Philip Brady . Relay 13+ D Barrett D Kennedy T Johnston and Gerry O Keeffe.
“Business as usual Andrew Breslin Car Hire Main Street Cavan 42 Pearse Street Dublin Quay Street Sligo O Connell Street Athlone Park Street Dundalk and Market Square Bailieboro.
Voluntary labour continues to pour in for the building of the Scout Den at Coleman Road with Maynooth students Frankie Dolan famous Cavan footballer and Brian Smith Drumalee among the twelve hard working young men.
Long dry spell ends with many farmers failing to save their cocked hay and most of the grass cut still not touched.
Death of Frank O Rourke Tullac Mongan at the age4 of 52. He was in poor health for a number of years. Native of Ballinagh he is survived by his wife Nancy. There was a good representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Among those winning Scholarships to Saint Patrick’s College are Philip McMyler Cathedral Road Noel Reilly Ashe Street Martin Cosgrove ‘The Meadow’ Keadue Lane.
Eithne Reilly is placed first in Dublin Corporation exams and Meath County Council entrance examinations. Eithne is pictured with the other successful pupils of Loreto Commercial Course Cait Coyle 2nd in Cavan County Council Marie Goodman 3rd in Cavan County Council Margaret McPhillips 1st in Cavan County Council and Meabh Elliott 3rd Meath County Council 6th Cavan County Council and offered a place with Dublin Corporation and ESB.
Anna lee’s Showband from Ballyhaise are looking for a new Manager and new Lead Singer. They will play Cavan Carnival on the first Sunday of the event in July.
Cavan are very unimpressive in their 1-9 to 2-4 victory over Fermanagh in the first round of the Ulster Championship in Irvinstown. Cavan now play a very strong Derry side in the Ulster Semi Final at Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones on Sunday June 29th with Eamonn Gaffney commenting ‘Hope Springs Eternal’!
June 27th 1969 Frances Donegan 23years old 3rd daughter of Inspector Sam and Mary Donegan Highfield Road is the Voice for Ireland’s first talking clock which will let you know the time within ten second of ringing up. She won the position from 300 specially chosen candidates for clarity and modulation of voice. When the Department of Posts and Telegraphs discontinued the service thirty years later they calculated that they made a nett profit of £16 million and made Frances a special Millennium presentation to mark the end of an era.
Fourteen year old Kathleen Leddy wins the Laird Cup and All Ireland title at the All Ireland Junior Ballad competition at Drumshanbo’s An Tostal 1969.
Charles Haughey new Minister for Finance that the half crown will cease to be legal tender from the first of January 1970 becoming the third coin to be axed in Ireland’s preparation for the new decimal currency.
Wesley Anderson a native of Arva and linotype .operator at Cavan’s Anglo Celt son of Mr and Mrs Jack Anderson Derrylane Arva is the official starter at the Royal School Sports held at Kilnavara. Senior Boy’s Championship H Williams 2nd A Smith 3rd C Morrow. Intermediate Boys 1st J Kane 2nd N Harten 3rd tie W Stewart and Winston Bennett. Junior Boys J Graham 2nd B Graham 3rd A Acheson. Senior Ladies E Cunniffe 2nd B Cunniffe and 3rd K Irwin. Intermediate Girls A Stronge 2nd J Vance 3rd A Armstrong. Junior Girls 1st S Byers 2nd W Goodwin and 3rd H McMullen. Senior Mile H Cunniffe intermediate mile J Kane. Senior Shot A Smith Intermediate Shot Winston Bennett. Junior overall for the McNally Cup tie S Byers and A Stronge. Senior Girl’s overall for Past Pupils Cup E Cunniffe who also won the senior ladies 880 yards.
New £400,000 Grade A ‘Lough Oughter Hotel (sketch) for Rann/Lough Oughter to be opened in Autumn 1970 and is being promoted by AR Thompson and Partners Belfast. The hotel will consist of 50 twin bedrooms with shower and bathroom 40 villas accommodating up to eight people each adjacent to the hotel and on the shores of Ireland’s leading coarse fishing centre. Modest Conference facilities with accommodation for 200 are being provided including facilities for translation with the very latest visual and audio aids. An outdoor swimming pool is included in the plans and the hotel will be open all the year round.
Sudden and untimely death of retired Garda William ‘Bill’ Gaffey at the age of 65 at Lisdarn Hospital. He was a native of Ballydangan Ballinasloe and just retired two years ago from active service after 43 years in the Garda. He served in Cootehill Ballybay and Monaghan before coming to Cavan 26 years ago. Bill was so popular during his time in Cavan that a special presentation was made to him on the occasion of his retirement. He was a kind decent honorable man who enjoyed the trust and respect of all. He was a gifted gardener and horticulturist and all his vegetables were grown from his own garden. One of Cavan’s strongest and hardest working me Bill thought nothing of digging out a side of a hill for hours on end and cultivated a couple of hillside sites in the town selling his high class produce to local shops. He had an immense appetite and was known for his great good humour and industry riding his bicycle right up to his last illness. He is survived by his wife Rose Anne son Garda Patrick Gaffey Greystones and Martin Saint Mary’s College Dundalk. He was brother of John San Francisco Agnes Gaffney San Francisco Mrs Mary Keane San Francisco and uncle of Rev Kevin Gaffney Rev James Gaffney and Rev M Keane. Bill was a brother of the late Michael Gaffey former Chief of Police San Francisco There was a large and representative attendance at the removal on Sunday evening and funeral from the Cathedral on Monday to Killygarry cemetery where his former Garda colleagues formed a guard of honour and carried the coffin to its final resting place.
Sean Walsh 19 Wolfe Tone Street is hailed a hero as he swims Lough Lomond two ways a distance of seven miles in 2 hours and 45 minutes during his recent tri to Scotland. Sean later described the conditions as deplorable which makes his feat all the more noteworthy.
Mr A O Rorke Farnham Street Kathleen Maguire and Kathleen Maguire Church Street draw ‘Pestrano’ in the Irish Sweeps Derby to be run at the Curragh on Saturday. The lucky seller was Phil and Nellie Gargan of the ‘Ritz Bar’ Church Street.
Convent School on trip to Dublin taking in the Zoo and Bettystown are accompanied by Eithne Maguire NT and Mary McGoldrick NT on an enjoyable trip on a glorious summer’s day.
The final state of the Parties after the election to the 19th Dail reads Fianna Fail 75 Fine Gael 50 Labour 18 and Independent 1. Paddy O Reilly John F Conlan Fine Gael and Independent W Fox are the new names in Cavan Monaghan . It is expected that three names will go forward for election as Taoiseach Jack Lynch Fianna Fail Liam Cosgrove Fine Gael and Brendan Corish of Labour with Jack Lynch expected to form the next Government.
County Cavan Golf Club celebrates its 75th Birthday with a series of tournaments and competition sponsored by local organisations and companies. Born out of Politics County Cavan is the oldest inland golf course in Ireland. It was first started by Francis Lough British Lord Lieutenant for County Cavan at Killynebber just beside his residence at Killynebber House in 1894. Member of Parliament and later joined the British Government as cabinet member representing the Liberal Party He was brother of Matthew Lough who owned Cavan’s biggest business at the County Cavan Stores. The first committee were Arthur Lough LCP Smith Solicitor HP Kennedy Solicitor later MP for County Cavan William Finlay Joseph Gannon ET O Hanlon and John F O Hanlon. The Club moved to bigger and more spacious accommodation at Drumelis in 1920 with a loan of £650 guaranteed by LCP Smith Andrew McCarren A W Gordon Henry McCauley FP Kennedy Solicitor Dr Bertie Cullen and John F O Hanlon. The new course was splendidly laid out by Rev Mr McMorrow later head of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The land was leased from Lord Farnham himself a keen eight handicap golfer for £110 for the year with Lord Farnham paying £55 for the grazing rights to the course. The first professional at Killynebber was ‘Red Jem’ Lawlor who was an uncle of the present Professional the legendary Phil Lawlor who took over from his uncle when the Club came to Drumelis. The present committee are President Dr BT Cullen Captain Seamus Fox Secretary John Brady Assistant Secretary Dermot Morgan Treasurer Tom Hickey . Committee Karl Bornemann Phil Cullivan Brendan Jenkins Leo McDonald Noel Martin WP O Hanlon Danny O Kelly and Dr FPE Smith. Ladie’s President Maura Cullen Captain Mary McCarthy Treasurer Kathleen Brady . Committee Mrs Liam Bogue Dolie Brady Margaret English Kitty Jenkins Maisie Magee Ann McEneneaney Eileen Maloney Maura Maloney Kathleen Morgan and Una Smith.
July 4th 1969 Jack Lynch is elected Taoiseach by Dail Eireann on a vote of 74-66. The other contenders were Liam Cosgrove Fine Gael and Brendan Corish of Labour. After receiving his seal of office from President De Velera the following cabinet was appointed Tanaiste and Minister for Health Erskine Childers Agriculture Niall Blayney Social Welfare and Local Government Kevin Boland Justice Micheal O Morain Finance Charles J Haughey Transport and Power Brian Lenihan Labour Joe Brennan Industry and Commerce George Colley Lands Sean Flanagan Defence Jim Gibbons Posts and Telegraphs Patrick J Lalor and Education Padraic Faulkner.
Dermot McCarthy Cavan County Manager and well known supporter of the Fianna Fail Party is appointed a member of the Mass Radiography Board by the Minister for Health.
More tragedy for popular Cavan hardware manager in Provider’s John McQuillan as his father dies suddenly while watching the Cavan V Derry Ulster Semi Final in Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones at the age of 82. He collapsed while watching the game and when brought to Saint Tiernach’s School he was pronounced dead by a doctor. He leaves a wife four sons and three daughters. John McQuillan’s wife died only six weeks ago.
Some of the machinery arriving from Switzerland in Smyth’s new factory in the Lake Field weighs over 5 ½ ton and a new extension is now being built to house the equipment and the new staff expected to be appointed shortly.
Death of John McDowell Termofeckin and formerly of Breffni Terrace after a long illness at the Cottage Hospital Termofeckin . He served in the British Army in India in 1907 and fought in the front line in World War 1 stationed in France. His wife died some years ago. He is survived by his sons Charles Dundalk and daughter Kathleen Termofeckin and one brother Ben in Mons Terrace.
Never venturing beyond mediocrity a 56th minute point by Sean O Connell gave Derry a much deserved 2-3 to 0-9 draw against a woeful Cavan side in the Ulster semi final at Clones. Derry dominated midfield and their forwards threw away chance after chance to give Cavan an undeserved second crack at the title. Cavan led by 1-1 to 0-3 at half time. Neither team on this form will go any further in this year’s championship. Brendan Donohoe was outstanding in the Cavan rearguard and he received adequate support from Enda McGowan Gabriel Kelly Hughie Newman tried hard in a beaten centre field while Steve Duggan Gene Cusack and sub Charlie Gallagher were the best of forward line who never got the supply to show their talent.
Kathleen Brady wins the Lady President’s Maura Cullen’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with Mrs RB Hickey winning the special prize and Muriel Doherty Best Gross.
Many prophets of doom line up to predict a very poor outlook for Cavan Carnival which is due to kick off on the 11th July and finish on the 10th August. The line up includes The Mighty Avons Annalees Joe Dolan and the Drifters and Tony Kenny and the Sands.
A charge against Cyril Duffy well known Cavan mechanic and hackney driver for dangerous driving of a motor car and being intoxicated at the scene in College Street when apprehended by Garda Danny Thomas on April 17th 1969 is dismissed by Justice Sam Shaw at Cavan District Court. George V Maloney appeared for Cyril Duffy while Superintendent McNally prosecuted.
Drumalee Camogie team travelled to Castletara to play Ballinagh in a camogie challenge and emerged winners 3-1 to 2-0 with Ballinagh leading at the interval by 2-0 to 1-0. Not one name on either side is mentioned.
The tricolor is raised high over County Cavan Golf Club as the Club celebrate their Open Week and Seventy Fifth Birthday welcoming golfers from all over Ireland.
Cavan Girl’s Club which is affiliated to the Cavan Branch Legion of Mary begins its summer season with a retreat in the Holy Rosary Covent Killeshandra a picnic to Killykeen where Mel Doherty Dermot Smith and Bill Henry entertained the girls with music and yarns. They recently drew with Cavan CYMS at Question Time where Bill Henry was the Question Master. Father Des O Dowd will lecture the Club on the importance of Temperance and the advantages of joining the Credit Union at Saint Augustine’s Hall. During the summer the girls will be coached by Patsy Lee in the finer arts of basketball and gymnastics. The Club recently donated £20 to Gorta for the Freedom from Hunger campaign.
Cavan Motor Club Treasure Hunt 1st Mervyn Johnston 2nd John Wood Oldcastle 3rd Brian Hickey.
With Father PJ McManus President taking a well earned rest Tom Hickey announces that the membership of the organisation in Cavan is now over the 200 mark.
Golden Pelicans for Pat Sharkey Drumalee Vincent Walsh Con O Dwyer Drumnavanagh Richard Black Farnham Road Benny Hickey Cathedral Road and Charlie Leddy 49 College Street Cavan.
Death of my Grand Aunt Mother Angela Maloney CSI late of 58 Main Street Pound Archway at Saint Hugh’s Convent Cleethorps Lincoln in her 90th year. She was 69 years in religion. She taught at Saint Joseph’s School Hanwell London for 44 years before being appointed Mother Provincial from 1947-1952. She was later appointed Mother Superior Saint Hugh’s in Cleethorps. She was a sister of Mary Josephine Smyth 60 Main Street Cavan and the late George Maloney Pound Archway and Margaret Green Mullingar.
July 11th 1969 Restoration work carried out on Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry at a cost of £5,000 is officially blessed and opened by Bishop Austin Quinn who was the chief celebrant of the Votive Mass with Father PJ Gargan preaching the Homily. Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry was built by the people of the area and opened in 1867 costing £1,300. The Church was dedicated on the 2nd February 1868 by Bishop Conaty and the old Stragelliffe Church turned into a school. The land for the Church was given by Major Saunderson who took the land from his tenants James Lawlor and Patrick Lee his tenants. The sand and stone left over was used by the parishioners to build pathways to the Church. The sand was drawn from Murray’s Pits Killygarry while the stone was hauled by horse and cart from Pullamore and Drumelis Quarries. The statues stations of the cross were all donated by local people and the magnificent stained glass windows were donated and installed in 1926. Great credit is due to local Architect Phil Cullivan for his design and scope and breath of imagination in designing the improvements and alterations for the renovations while Mr and Mrs Tom O Connor donated a field for the development of the site. No man did more than the late great Andy Breslin to ensure that this day would dawn. His enthusiasm generosity and energy were infectious and when others doubted Andy reassured and smoothed the path. He was on first name terms with all the voluntary help and led from the front with his energy and enthusiasm for this great project which Father Gargan hoped would be a monument to one so great and so generous to the people of his own community. The Epistle of the Mass was read by Brian O Mahony while ABC McGrath and the Cathedral Choir supplied the sacred music for one of the great liturgical occasions in Killygarry history.
Down the Ulster and All Ireland Champions are awesome as they cruise into the Ulster Final crushing Monaghan 2-15 to 1-07 at Saint Tiernach’s Park in Clones. Down will now play the winners of Cavan and Derry who meet in the semi final replay at Saint Tiernach’s Park next Sunday.
Cavan Carnival Committee 1969 Chairman Danny McHugh Vice Chairman Eddie Quinn Treasurer Michael Geoghegan Secretary Micheal Smyth Assistant Secretary Eamonn Gaffney Auditor Brian Coleman. Committee Jack O Reilly John O Rourke UDC Paddy O Reilly Jim Scanlon John Walsh Paddy McNamara Maurice Jackson UDC Gerry Maguire M Smith Saint Phelim’s Place Tommy Kenny Paddy Graham Kevin Kilduff Matt Donnelly Paddy ‘Rock and Roll’ Reilly Paddy Dunne Jack Galligan and Paddy McCarthy. Dancing 9-1 admission all dances 8/-. Origins and History of Cavan Town are detailed in Carnival press release.
July 18th 1969 Paddy Reilly Garage Proprietor and Clann Na Poblacht is elected Chairman of Cavan County Council. He succeeds the ageless Patrick Smith Cootehill.
Frances Sullivan youngest daughter of Doctor John F and Kathleen Sullivan Church Street qualifies as a physical education teacher at Sion Hill Blackrock Dublin. Frances is teaching in the Poor Clare Convent Cavan and the Poor Clare Convent Ballyjamesduff.
Nicky Smith son of Dr FPE Smith and Una Smith Nee McMullin qualifies as an Architect at UCD where he starred in sport winning ‘blues’ for boxing and swimming. The big hearted Nicky celebrated in typical style setting a new course record of 69 at County Cavan Golf Club and not even winning a prize for his trouble. On Monday morning Nicky flew out from Shannon en route to New York to take up a three month work experience with a world famous firm of Architects.
Man’s greatest adventure commences as Neill Armstrong Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins blast off in Apollo 11 en route to the moon where the Eagle is due to land on Sunday night with Neill Armstrong 38 year old Mission Commander due to be mankind’s first man to walk on the moon. The pilot of the Eagle 39 year old Buzz Aldrin will emerge next as Michael Collins 38 Command Module Pilot orbits overhead. They had a perfect take off from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday and carry the hopes and prayers of the whole world on man’s greatest adventure.
Jennifer Little daughter of Walter and Mary Lisdarn Cavan gets her wings as an Aer Lingus hostess. She was educated at Cavan Number 1 the Poor Clare Convent Alexander College and worked for a number of years in J Arthur Guinness
Rev Doctor George Simms Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland is appointed Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland at the Protestant Synod of Bishops.
Tragic death of Henry Kernaghan while felling trees at Farnham . Native of Monaghan he was well known in the Cavan town area. He was working on a large tree felling exercise at Farnham Estate when critically injured shouting to his colleagues to ‘fetch a priest and a doctor’ on June 14th last he later was transferred to Cavan Surgical Hospital but died one month later on June 14th of injures to his brain incurred in the accident. He is survived by his wife Alice two daughters Kay and Patricia one brother Tommy four sisters Mrs S Kay England Mrs K Donnolly Carrickmacross Mrs K McPhillips and Mary Kernaghan Monaghan relatives and friends. There was a representative crowd at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan with burial later in Lathlurcan cemetery Monaghan. Father Des O Dowd officiated.
Death of Katie Kelly Swellan Lower at her residence at the age of 75 after a very short illness. She was predeceased by her husband Tom eight years ago. Highly popular she was a very old resident and known for her welcoming nature and outstanding Christian charity and hospitality. She is survived by her sons Paddy and Tommy and one daughter Christina two sisters Mrs J Boylan Tullac Mongan and Mrs J Roden Rugby Warwickshire.. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery where Father De O Dowd officiated..
Death of one of Cavan’s best known business men Bernard ‘Barney O’ Reilly late of Bridge Street ‘McCaul’s ‘ at his residence Howth Road Dublin. He was a very respected business man and carried out an extensive trade from his well kept premises in Bridge Street. .
Students at Cavan Technical School sit the Intermediate examination for the very first time pictured
Cavan Girls Club on monthly picnic to Killykeen engage in all the outdoor games in dry sunny weather.
Death of Margaret Keyes Owen Roe at the age of 48 at Lisdarn Hospital. She was a native of Farnham and the family were well known highly respected members of the community. Welcome and hospitality always on the mat. She was married to a man giant Paddy Keyes who specialized in felling trees and al sorts of difficult strength sapping outdoor work for which thee was very little financial return. His mode of conveyance was a horse and cart and he kept the horse in the front garden of the house where there was ample fodder. She is survived by her husband Patrick sons Dennis and Patrick and daughters Valerie and Maria. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral and removal from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Old Cavan Barracks once occupied by the RIC and later taken over by the new Garda force in 1921 is condemned as not fit for purpose and is hurriedly evacuated be the force who recently bought Barney Corr’s opposite the Brothers School as their new headquarters. These premises are temporarily being occupied by the Department of Agriculture who are moving shortly to a state of the art premises formerly known as Mullery’s Garage and owned by Mighty Avons Showband drummer Brian Finlay Farnham Street. In the meantime the Garda have taken up temporary accommodation in Paddy King’s 87 Main Street.
On his first visit home from the USA since he left these shores 41 years ago is John P Martin Cloverhill. He was a mechanic in Gordon’s Garage and later worked in Mullery’s Garage in Town Hall Street. He emigrated in 1928 and had a distinguished service with the American Army during World War 2.
Famous photograph of the first CYMS outing to Butlin’s Holiday Camp Mosney county Meath as the passengers assemble for the bus at 9:30 on a dry but showery Sunday.
Joseph Bigger Nationalist MP for Cavan plaque will be presented to Kilmainham Jail by the McCracken family Belfast.
German students not here to build the Scout Den but for three weeks course in learning English. They are staying with local families in the area and the visit will be reciprocated by the Cavan natives visiting Germany later in the summer.
Wall to wall coverage of the 75th Anniversary celebrations at County Cavan Golf Club where over 700 competitors took part from 49 club in Ireland England Scotland and USA. Eight glorious days of dawn to dusk sunshine favoured the open week which was hosted by Cavan Golf Club led by genial local business man Seamus Fox who is Captain of the Club this year and features in a record number of photographs in this issue. Results Hibernian Insurance Eighteen Hole 1st Victor Millar 2nd Phil Cullivan and 3rd J McAlernan all County Cavan Golf Club. Guinness Open Fourball John Tidd and John McKiernan Belturbet 7 up. Brady Brothers Ladies 18 Hole 1st Muriel Doherty 2nd Una Smith 3rd Carmel McDonald all County Cavan. McCarren and Company Nine Hole Singles V Par P McMyler Dermot Morgan and 3rd J Murphy all County Cavan. Tractamotors Scotch Foursomes Phil Lawlor and Phil Donohoe County Cavan J Dungannon and F McCaughan Enniskillen Golf Club. Cavan Mineral Water Nine Hole Stroke J Ronnie Cooke Clones Fiona Smith Cavan and Dessie Donohoe Cavan. Player Wills Open Mixed Foursomes J McAlernan Cavan and Harry Bates Belturbet. Best Gross John Lennon and Margaret English. Anglo Celt 18 Hole 1st Jim Beirne (5) 3 and 2 up 2nd Father Pat Brady (16) 3rd Mick McCarthy (14). Ulster Bank Men’s Fourball 1st Niall Walsh (9) Strabane and C Walsh Belturbet. Bowmaker Men’s 18 Hole Stableford 1st PJ Quinn (17) Cavan 2nd Nicky Smith (6) 63 nett and new course record of 69. Best Gross D Maguire Clones playing off 5 and scoring 74. There were 98 entries for this Blue Ribbon event.
Cavan Motor Club Treasure Hunt 1st Mervyn Johnston 2nd Vincent Walsh Oldcastle and 3rd Brian Hickey Cathedral Road Cavan.
Castlerahan hammer a small poor and miserable De La Salle team 3-10 to 0-2 in the Urban Schools League Final at Breffni Park. Gerry Bradley Ballyhaise Chairman of the Cavan School’s League presented the trophy to the winning captain P Cullivan after the game. Tony Brady T Cosgrove S Brady S Kiernan T Farrelly S Murray T Kerrigan O Dwyer P Cullivan captain and Terry Keogan impressed for Castlerahan. Not one De La Salle player mentioned in the report. Templeport win the Rural League for the first time beating Kilmore in the final.
Cavan defeat Derry 1-8 to 0-6 in the Ulster semi final replay at Saint Tiernach’s Park Clones to qualify for a tilt at the All Ireland Champions Down in the Ulster Final at Casement Park at the end of July. Derry dominated once again but could not use the possession supplied by their dominant centre field. Cavan were on the ropes several times during the hour and should have been beaten but as the game wore on Cavan became more and more confident and ran out the stronger team. This time Tom Lynch put the shackles on Derry danger man Mickey Niblock and Ray Carolan and Hughie Newman got stronger and more dominant as the game progressed. Steve Duggan and Gene Cusack were fast accurate forwards that worried a pedestrian Derry defence when they ran at them particularly in the second half. Cavan led by 1-5 to 0-5 at half time.
Irish Independent Dublin 5 AM Monday July 2nd 1969 Neil Armstrong Commander of the Lunar Module ‘Eagle’ at 4 am Irish time this morning became the first man to walk on the moon’s crusted surface. Armstrong’s first words back to earth were “That is a small step for man but a giant leap for mankind” He began a description of his own footsteps in the small sandy particles under his feet saying “there seems no difficulty moving around”. Earlier at 9:17 pm on Sunday night Edward ‘Buzz’ Aldrin had landed on the moon’s surface watched by a world wide audience of millions. The landing could have ended in disaster as the computerized landing site was littered with rocks on the chosen site The Sea Of Tranquility. Armstrong grabbed control of the ship and headed to a level site almost four miles from the projected landing site.It cut the available fuel short and as it landed Eagle had only 49 seconds of rocket fuel left. After landing on the moon the astronauts ate breakfast and put on their space walking suits. Thomas Payne Director of NASA hailed the achievement and said that in the future space travel would become as popular as air travel and man will establish places of abode and colonies in space. Pope Paul VI speaking from his summer residence of Castlegondolfo outside of Rome greeted news of the lunar landing exclaiming “Glory to God in the Highest Heavens and Peace on Earth to Men Of Goodwill”
As Joe Dolan’s ‘Make Me an Island’ enters the British Top Twenty at Number 19 Gabriel Kelly makes a presentation to the Mullingar star at his record breaking appearance at Cavan Carnival on Tuesday night. Danny McHugh Chairman of the very successful Carnival is pictured with Joe and Gabriel. Phil Fitzpatrick Eamonn ‘Frosty’ Donohoe and the Serenaders play the Carnival next Sunday night. Buses from the Imperial Hotel every 15 minutes and no pass outs after midnight. Admission 8/-.
Oakvale Service Station scoops the overall prize in the Shell BP Clean Sweep for the best kept Service Station in Ireland. Dr TJ O Driscoll Director General of Bord Failte and Niall O Carroll Retail Sales Manager Irish Shell BP are pictured making the award to Michael Smith Proprietor of ‘Oakvale Service Station’ Cavan.
July 25th 1969 Man’s greatest exploration ends in triumph as Apollo 11 lands safely in the Pacific with the crew and craft picked up by a waiting USA Army Cruiser. Apollo 11 splashed down just before 6 o clock on Wednesday after just over a week in space which culminated in man walking on the moon for the first time with Neill Armstrong first out of the Eagle exclaiming ‘One small step for man one giant leap for mankind’. With this feat by man years of science fiction has now become fact with billions watching in amazement and admiration throughout the globe. As President Nixon put it ‘This is one moment in time where the whole world is united’ Neill Armstrong Mission Commander Buzz Aldrin Lunar Module Commander and Michael Collin Commander of the Apollo Shuttle will now spend 11 days in quarantine before being given a hero’s welcome in Washington where they will meet with President Nixon.
Drawings for new Technical School now going to be built at Drumbo after the intervention of Bishop Quinn offering a free site adjacent to Saint Patrick’s College. As Paddy Fleming presents the plans for the new hi tech school the members of the VEC express disappointment that no provision is made for the inclusion of a swimming pool with many of the members quoting the fact that 93% of school children are unable to swim.
Cavan Lawn Tennis Co Cavan Championships Pictured is Miss A McCabe ladies doubles winner Mrs J Russell ladies singles winner M Fleming mixed doubles Rev George Millar Chairman who presented the prizes George Fairbrother secretary P Moran winner men’s singles Una Hickey ladies singles handicap and ladies doubles champion.
Death of the very popular Kate Smith Annaglough in her 80s at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was a member of the well known popular farming family. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas some years ago and is survived by her daughter Kathleen McNamara Fair Green ‘Mrs Bud’ and one son John farmer Annaglough. She was sister of Andy Connell Kesh Bar and formerly Manager of Cassell’s 61 Main Street Cavan. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Drumnavanagh Resident’s Association Chairman Bill Galvin Secretary Seamus Munnelly Treasurer Con O Dwyer. Committee Josephine McEntee VEC Reggie McMahon and Karl Bornemann.
For the first time this year Eamonn Gaffney sticks out his neck with a confident vote for Cavan to defeat the reigning All Ireland and Ulster Champions Down in Casement Park Belfast. Cavan are in collective full time training in the Park Hotel Virginia under triple All Ireland winner and coach Mick Higgins. Derry will play Tyrone in the Minor decider with the stand priced at 10/- sideline seats 7/6 and ground tickets at 5/-.
Oliver Kane the well known Ballad singer and employee at the New Pin Cleaners in Bridge Street joins the local Navak Showband who are expertly managed by Willie ‘Boss’ McCormack.
Kathleen Sullivan Church Street wins the Ladies Captain’s Mary McCarthy’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. The runner up was Connie McEntee Margaret English Best Gross Kathleen Kenny best nine holes are pictured with Captain Mary McCarthy Secretary Ina Hickey and Treasurer Kathleen Brady at the presentation in the Club.
Famous picture of Cavan CYMS and its supporters and friends heading for a day out in Butlin’s Holiday Camp Mosney county Meath.
August 1st 1969 Dave Dee and friends over from London fishing at Lough Oughter and getting away from all the pop excitement.
Expanding ‘Berney Mastervision’ move to large imposing premises on Bridge Street Corner. Their business is going from strength to strength since moving to Cavan six years ago. The new premises were officially opened by William E Berney Managing Director of the company also in attendance was his son Robert Berney D Dunne Area Manager Michael Wall Cavan Manager Willie Steen Manager Cootehill. In the Cavan Branch James Weir is sales manager Laura Breslin Receptionist . The very busy modern service department is manned by Tony Tully Paddy Ronaghan M Brown Joe Good and Joe Mills.
‘The Hub Bar’ on the corner of Main Street and Bridge Street is up for sale as the proprietor Captain Michael J McDonald is retiring to live privately at Earlsvale Road.
Cavan Photographic Society are on their annual outing to the Shannon Boat Rally in Newtownforbes.
At a well attended meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall Father PJ Gargan presiding it was unanimously decided to form a Parish Council. The Cathedral area is divided up into five areas with three representative from each area. Butlersbridge will have two representatives Killygarry two Religious of the area one and Saint Patrick’s College one. All parishioners over 17 can vote for the representative in their area.
Girl’s School at Saint Clare’s will be opened in September it has been completed at a cost of £120,000 and consists of 16 class rooms Domestic Science Room and Assembly Hall for over 300 students and teachers. Separate toilet and cloakroom provided for each class and the school will accommodate 600 pupils and took just over 2 years to build. The Architect is Philip Cullivan.
Death of Patrick J Smyth in Providence Rhode Island at the age of 83. He served seventeen years in the Irish Fusiliers taking a front line role in World War One where he attained the rank of Sergeant Bugler. Mr and Mrs Smith Nee McGahon celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their wedding in 1963. He was son of the late James Smith College Street and worked as a compositor in the Anglo Celt before emigrating in 1920. James Smith died in 1930.
New cut glass facility for Cavan ‘Cavan Crystal’ on the Dublin Road which has been built at a cost of €60,000. The Managing Director is Peter J Murphy a native of Carlingford county Louth who has returned from America to manage the company having bee educated in Saint Patrick’s College Cavan. A number of apprentices have been taken on and will learn the art of glass cutting from experts who have been recruited from Galway and Waterford.
Sixteen Belgian students have been recruited to continued the ongoing work at the new Scout Den which is expected to be officially opened in September. The students are staying at Saint Patrick’s College Cavan for the next two weeks.
Cavan regain their Ulster title in glorious style at sun kissed Casement Park Belfast before an attendance of 45,000 beating Ulster and All Ireland Champions Down 2-13 to 2-6 after racing into an early lead playing with great enthusiasm and skill. Cavan were much the hungrier team and won the game at centre field where Ray Carolan and Hughie Newman reigned supreme. Only the brilliance of Danny Kelly in the Down goal saved the champions from a much heavier defeat. Cavan now play Leinster champions Offaly in the All Ireland semi final at Croke Park on August 24th 1969. Cavan were full value for their 1-8 to 1-2 half time lead and the game was sealed by a brilliant goal from forward ace Hughie McInerney four minutes into the second half. Gene Cusack was by far the most dangerous forward on the field and every time he got the ball he threatened danger. Paddy Lyons in the Cavan goal brought of a couple of spectacular saves in the Cavan goal. Brendan Donohoe curbed the threat from Sean O Neill even though the star Mourne man scored 1-3 of the Down total. Gabriel Kelly and Andy McCabe tackled hard and effectively blotting out the Down full forward line. Pat Tinnelly was outstanding particularly in the second half while the flanker Enda McGowan was an inspiration and never put a foot wrong all afternoon. Tom Lynch at centre half was magnificent and many of the Down attacks perished on this rock like performance. Hughie Newman and Ray Carolan were dominant at midfield all day and supplied their forwards with chance after chance many of them thrown away. John Joe O Reilly Declan Coyle Charlie Gallagher and Steve Duggan were great support for goal scorers Gene Cusack and Hughie McInerney. Pictured is Charlie Gallagher shaking hands with legendary Down captain Sean O Neill with referee Tom Johnston Fermanagh who was refereeing his first Ulster Final and all agreed he did an excellent job applying the advantage rule to effect particularly in the latter stages of the second half. Michael Feeney Secretary of the Ulster Council presented the magnificent ‘Anglo Celt’ trophy to Cavan and Cootehill winning captain Charlie Gallagher after the game. Scorers for Cavan Gene Cusack 1-4 Hughie McInerney 1-1 Declan Coyle 0-2 Charlie Gallagher 0-2 1 free JJ O Reilly 0-2 Steve Duggan Hughie Newman 0-1 each. Down Sean O Neill 1-3 (0-3 frees) Paddy Doherty 1-2 and John Purdy 0-1.
Cavan Ulster Champions 1969 Paddy Lyons Gabriel Kelly Brendan Donohoe Andy McCabe Pat Tinnelly Tom Lynch Enda McGowan Ray Carolan Hughie Newman Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Hughie McInerney ~Gene Cusack Declan Coyle and Charlie Gallagher Captain. Sub Philip Murray for Hughie McInerney In post match interviews an elated TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board explaiened the team were in full time collective training at the Park Hotel in Virginia and he knew that only a superhuman Down effort could thwart them in their pursuit of this Ulster title. He warned Cavan fans to be wary of over confidence against Offaly who are seeking their first All Ireland crown and will not be easily beaten. He paid tribute to the courtesy and co operation extended to the Cavan team and officials by the Ulster Council led by Gerry Arthurs the genial giant from Keady in county Armagh who was always a great friend of Cavan and actually acted as an umpire in the Polo Grounds. Many people thought that TP had run on to the pitch during the furious battle in the second half to tell the referee that the scoreboard was reading wrong but he was alerted by some of the Cavan team that someone in the crowd was using a whistle which was interrupting their concentration and alerted referee Tommy Johnson to this very dangerous interference. Michael Duffy Secretary of Monaghan County Board said that Cavan had improved with each round of the Championship being unimpressive in the first round against Fermanagh but their tenacity and never say die spirit carried the day against Derry when they looked dead and buried in both games. If Cavan can repeat or improve on this form they will succeed Down as All Ireland Champions. Hugh Daly Secretary of Donegal County Board said that Cavan’s win was no surprise they were just magnificent and goat better with every round of the championship. If they continue to improve they will land their sixth All Ireland crown in September.
The Lynch Brothers and the captivating Maureen O Brien from Kilnaleck will take the stage for Killygarry’s Ceilidhe and presentation of Junior League medals in the marquee at Cavan Carnival which is situated on the meadow of Mr Michael McGovern Pullamore who has two sons Packy and Seamus on the team.
Sharon Tate Hollywood star actress and wife of film director Roman Polanski is butchered to death by Charles Manson disciples who invaded a Hollywood Mansion at 10050 Cielo Drive and brutally murdered a group of people staying there including the beautiful Sharon Tate on August 9th 1969..
Cavan defeat Ballyjamesduff by nine matches to three in a senior tennis challenge. Winners for Cavan included John Smith Martin Coogan David Jackson Deidre Geoghegan Ria Hickey Geraldine Geoghegan Dolores Brady and Finian Farrell.
At Ballinagh Drumalee defeat Crosserlough 3-1 in camogie while Ballyjamesduff beat Denn 5-2 and Ballyhaise beat Castletara 2-0 to 1-2 with the energetic Eddie Brady refereeing all three matches.
To Corrigan ‘Tip Top Café’ Belturbet is appointed Manager of the very popular Annalee’s Showband from Ballyhaise.
President’s Prize Bertie Cullen’s at County Cavan Golf Club 1st George V Maloney and Mary McCarthy 2nd G Jacobs and Kathleen Sullivan.
August 8th 1969 Excavation work starts for the erection of the new Post Office on the site of the old Market House that had become and eyesore in recent years and adversely affected Cavan’s marks in the Tidy Town’s competition. Picture shows the Market House being knocked to the ground. The building was erected over 200 years ago and was known as Cavan Courthouse until the Grand Jury sold the Court House to Lord Farnham on taking possession of the new Courthouse in Farnham Street. Lord Farnham converted the building into the Market House. Concerts plays dances etc were held in the Market House which was Cavan’s leading entertainment venue frequented by some of the biggest acts in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
The High Court in Dublin rule in favour of Cavan Licensed Vintners awarding cost in their action against Brady Brother Marts preventing them from selling intoxicating liquor at their weekly Marts at Cavan Livestock Sales. Justice Butler overthrows the judgment of Justice S Delap on March 13th 1969 granting the license to Brady Brothers.
Over 400,000 music fans fail to be deterred by the lashing rain at Woodstock Festival near Bethel New York. Many of the fans under the influence of drugs or drink danced naked in the rain.
Gerry Bradley NT Ballyhaise and Secretary Cavan GAA Schools Board is made a presentation on the occasion of his departure for Dublin at a well attended function in the Ulster Arms Hotel. Pictured are Father Thomas Woods Very Rev NJ Comey PP and Oliver Young. Gerry received an electric cooker and Mrs Bradley a three core string of pearls.
Most Rev Dr Joseph Gray recently installed as Auxiliary Archbishop of Liverpool and a native of Bailieboro will celebrate the main 10 am Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan on Sunday next.
Gerry Egan and Danny O Hanlon Assistant Scoutmasters lead thirty young scouts on their annual camp to Lahinch in county Clare. Father Torlac O Reilly Chaplain will follow shortly.
Breffni Boys Band fresh from their bonanza at Cavan Carnival (profit for the venture is reported to be over £3,500) announce plans to build band rooms at Hourican’s Yard Pound Arch Way which they recently purchased from Joe ‘Bendy’ Fitzpatrick College Street for £300.
Canteen Of Cutlery at Cavan Golf Club is won by the very popular Sheila McDonald with 69 from sister Gertie Walsh 70 with Joan O Hanlon shooting the Best Gross of 92. Mrs Bate’s Prize was won by Margaret English .
August 15th 1969 British Troops armed with machine guns were welcomed into the Bogside in Derry amidst scenes of wild jubilation with residents singing dancing and shaking soldier’s by the hand. Earlier Bogsiders had repulsed the advances of RUC armed policemen in the worst violence seen in the city for years Then the army in jeeps and trucks helmeted and with automatic rifles and pistols with gas masks threw a wired cordon across the mouth of William Street. It was the end of three days of the most bitterest fighting in the area and residents advanced from behind their barricades to welcome the troops who stood immobile some distance away. Eddie McAteer the Nationalist MP for the area summed up the situation when he said “It is not that we love the British troops but we hate the RUC” At Least five people including a five year old boy were killed in the worst troubles in the North since the 1920s Hundreds of refugees have fled across the border mainly to Donegal but refugee camps were established in Cavan and Monaghan too with appeals for blankets and foodstuffs. More than 200 families have spent the last three nights in billeted accommodation in Buncrana county Donegal. Meanwhile after last week’s appeal by Taoiseach Jack Lynch Ireland’s Ambassador to the United Nations Cornelius Cremin delivered a call for a meeting of the Security Council for United Nations’ intervention in the North. Meanwhile in a joint statement three Northern MPs Paddy Devlin Paddy Kennedy and Patrick O Hanlon accused the Unionist Government of pursuing a deliberate policy of genocide against the Catholic population of the six counties. “They have now embarked upon a course of action similar in intent and method to the Nazi regime in its policy against the Jews”
Andy O Brien NT Crubany Cavan pictured is elected to Senad Eireann for the first time. He was nominated by the Fine Gael Party on the Agricultural Panel.
Pictured is the very pretty Mary McGowan Drumhurk Stradone who won the Festival Queen and Mary Connolly Cup at the ‘Back to Lavey Festival’ and was later nominated by the Royal Showband playing in the Sport’s Centre Cavan to represent Cavan in the Tramore Festival Queen competition during the Tramore Festival. Mary works with the Automobile Association in London.
Lieutenant Patrick Duffy is promoted to the Rank of Captain and Quartermaster D Company 8th Battalion Cavan FCA. Paddy is the local agent for the Department of Social Welfare in Cavan.
Auxiliary Bishop of Liverpool Doctor Joseph Grey a native of Bailieboro celebrates the 11:30 Mass in the Cathedral assisted by Fathers PJ McManus PJ Gargan Adm and on the organ ABC McGrath. Bishop Grey is spending a holiday in Bailieboro with his 80 year old mother.
The Anglo Celt reports on the tense situation in Derry as the North erupts in sectarian violence. RUC in riot gear and Paisleylites lay siege to the barriers protecting the Bogside in Derry where the Catholic population are embattled and hemmed in. John Hume MP Bernadette Devlin Ivan Cooper and veteran Eddie McAteer are all in the Bogside supporting the hemmed in residents. Taoiseach Jack Lynch calls for United Nation Troops to be sent to the border areas of the North as Harold Wilson British Premier remains silent. Later Harold Wilson flies home for one day to discuss the worsening crisis with Home Secretary ‘Big’ Jim Callaghan and it is decided to send in the British Army into Northern Ireland. True to form Harold Wilson returns to The Scilly Isles to continue his summer holiday while an embattled and equally out of touch Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chicester Clarke takes grave exception to “most unwelcome intrusion and comments of Taoiseach Jack Lynch in calling for United Nations troops to be deployed in Northern Ireland”. In Cavan a field hospital consisting of five nurses two doctors and five medical orderlies backed by a large number of military police is set up at Cavan Military Barracks to receive casualties and re direct refugees to other designated centres within the town. The medical staff are drawn from Saint Bricin’s Hospital Dublin and among the two doctors is well known local man Cmdt Benny Sullivan MD a brother of Doctor Jack Sullivan Church Street. During the week 56 casualties and numerous refugees are received at Cavan Military Barracks. Later on Thursday night a number of CIE buses pull up at the Barracks containing 116 men from the 10th Battalion Irish Army Cork .
Death of Susan Murray in London on Monday last at the age of 58. She was a very popular woman and was highly respected in her native town. Predeceased by her husband Frank she is survived by three sons John and Charles Cavan Hugh Scotland three daughters Mrs Roy Harrison Wolfe Tone Street Mrs Paddy Buckley Tullac Mongan and Mrs Hughie Sheridan Saint Brigid’s two brothers Patrick USA Frank England and four sisters Mrs Peter McMahon Breffni Terrace Mrs Charles Jackson Lake View Mrs Felix Sheridan Tullac Mongan Mrs S King England. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Cullies cemetery with Father PJ Gargan Adm officiating.
Facilities at Annagh Lake are being provided by Vincent Bartley owner for the Irish Water Safety Week where the instructor is Beatrice Maloney. Free transport to and from the venue are being provided by Hannigan’s Transport Ashe Street.
Harold Clarke aged seventeen from Thomascourt son of Mr and Mrs James Clarke is knocked down by a car on the main Cavan/Dublin Road on Sunday night. Harold was detained at Cavan Surgical Hospital until Tuesday last when he was released following treatment for concussion.
Expansion at Smyco Factory at Swellan with addition of new extension which houses sewing machines now working two shifts per day from 8 am to 4 and from 4 pm to 12 pm. Twenty five girls and three boys are now employed making high making high class ladies jumpers and cardigans etc from synthetic materials all being sewed together with electric state of the art sewing machines. Work is continuing in landscaping the entrance to this busy hub of activity.
Pictured are a group of German students now back home who enjoyed a three week language holiday in Cavan which they said was “most enjoyable”.
Another Jimmy Magee All Star match against the Cavan 1952 All Ireland Champions in Breffni Park in aid of the Boys Scout’s Building Fund. Included in the line up is Larry Cunningham Tom Dunphy of the Royal Showband Dermot O Brien Connie Lynch Paddy Mulligan Liam Campbell Big Tom McBride from the Mainliners and the incomparable Mick Lynch former Cavan and Butlersbridge star now playing top class soccer with Waterford and rugby with Bohemians.
Cavan Old Folks have their annual outing to Bettystown.
Win lose or draw there will be a reception for the Cavan team after the forthcoming semi final against Offaly at Croke Park. The Cavan Association in Dublin will host a dinner dance in the Clare Manor Hotel Malahide Road and tickets are available from TP O Reilly Ballyconnell priced thirty shillings each.
County Cavan Track and Field at resplendent Saint Anne’s Park Bailieboro hosted by Bailieboro AC in perfect weather conditions on a fast well presented track watched by a very large vociferous crowd. Joe Hopkins Cornafean winner of the 60 yards 100 yards with S Cassidy Laragh winner of the 220 and 440 yards. Jim Cochrane Cootehill won the mile with Brian McEnroe Kill second and JJ O Brien Cornafean third. Jim Cochrane returned to win the three mile with Brian McEnroe a fast finishing second with JJ On Brien Cornafean again in third position. The Under 16 800 yards was won by M Reilly Kill with P Hopkins Cornafean second and C Smith Kill third. Under 18 was won in brilliant style by Brian O Mahony from Killygarry second was A Martin Cornafean and third JJ Hopkins Cornafean. Ladies Sheila Cullen Cornafean won the 100 200 and was second in the 440 yards to her team mate Rose Brady Cornafean. High Jump won by P McCabe Laragh. Long Jump JJ Hopkins Cornafean. Under 18 and Ladie’s Relay Cornafean with Laragh winning the Men’s Senior Relay. Cornafean for the very first time won the Doctor Austin Quinn Cup for best team with a total of 61 points second was Laragh with 25 and third Kill with 19. Killygarry were fourth with 7 points.
August 22nd 1969 Mr and Mrs Patrick Brady 20 Saint Phelim’s Place celebrate the Golden Jubilee of their marriage. They were married at Saint Paul’s Church Falls Road Belfast on the 12th August 1919. The celebrant was Father P Connolly PP and they now have three sons three daughters and twenty one grandchildren.
Josephine Sexton pictured youngest child of John and Agnes Sexton Breffni Park and an employee of Cavan County Council is unanimously selected as the Queen of Breffni at Cavan Carnival winning the New Spotlight trophy.
Phi ‘Gunner’ Brady is nominated for the Scott bravery beyond the call of duty award when he disarms a young man who locked himself in a house in Doohamlet three miles from Castleblayney forcing the family resident there outside. When the house was surrounded by Gardai he asked to speak to Garda Phil Brady who went inside and reassured him disarming and arresting him.
Situation in Northern Ireland boils over with Cavan being turned into a frontier war zone town with the Irish Army under canvas in Loreto Woods and a field hospital set up at Cavan Military Barracks. Hundreds of refugees flee the Troubles mostly from the Belfast area and are accommodated in Saint Patrick’s College. Army Chief of Staff General Sean McKeown flies in by helicopter landing at the Terry Coyle Park. He is accompanied by Cmdt Benny Sullivan Medical Officer and native of Upper Main Street Cavan and brother of the legendary Dr John ‘Jack’ Sullivan Cavan. Harold Wilson British Prime Minister after consultation with Chicester-Clark sends in the British Army to quell the disturbances as the eyes of the world turn towards Ireland. The Army will assume control of the RUC and B Specials under the command of Lt General Sir Ian Freeland. Cavan Red Cross appeal for assistance and support as the Cavan Unit is mobilized for action. Uneasy calm prevails in North as people are asked not to visit Northern Ireland unless absolutely necessary.
Crowds throng Breffni Park for the appearance of the Jimmy Magee All Stars in aid of Boy Scout’s Building Fund. Pictured are Jimmy Swarbrigg Times Showband Jimmy Magee RTE Sean Og O Ceallacain RTE Liam Campbell RTE Gerry O Byrne RTE Sean Reilly Manager of the Fairways Showband Dermot O Brien Frankie Byrne RTE Mike Murphy RTE Greg Hughes Manager of Times and Offaly senior footballer Connie Lynch Manager of the Royal Showband Dermot Kelly RTE and Michael Clerkin a native of Aughaloora Kilnaleck and Release Records.
Dolie Brady’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Ina Hickey with 35 ½
Death of Bridget Reilly Emmett Place at the age of 75 in Saint Felim’s Hospital Cavan. She was extremely well known and very decent charitable woman. She is survived by her cousins neighbours and friends. There was a representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Aidan’s cemetery Butlersbridge.
Northern Ireland Relief Shop opened Red Cross at 40 Bridge Street to receive donations of clothes food and cash open from 3-5 and 7:30-9 pm each day.
Hugh Gough the very popular and industrious Secretary of Cavan Tourist Board has had 3,100 enquires to his shop and licensed premises in Church Street so far this year. While calls to the Tourist Office manned by Anne Cullivan and Margaret English are a new record of interest in Cavan and its attractions.
Cavan Gun Club is revived after nearly ten years out of existence. President Phil Reilly Imperial Hotel Chairman Onslow Bredin Vice Chairman Garda Eddie Kelly Secretary Oliver Reilly Treasurer Andy Gilchreest.
Mohill under 18 team hammer County Cavan Lawn Tennis Club in a challenge in Mohill county Leitrim. Ann Goodman beat Miss M McGowan 9-10 and Finian Maloney and Ann Goodman beat P Gannon and M McGowan 10-4.
Sean Graham bets Cavan at 6/4 on to defeat Offaly in Sunday’s All Ireland semi final at Croke Park with Terry Rogers betting 10/9 each and 8/1 for the draw.
Cavan Shamrocks defeat Bailieboro 10-5 in the semi final of the AUL Cup at Tierquin. Short stars such as Rick Graham and Noel Smith Cavan led by 5-0 at halftime. Frank O Keeffe in goal was great Martin Clarke Tommy Murray sound cover John Sheridan Johnny Lynch Jackie Murphy and Frank Lyons were involved in every dangerous movement leading to the ten goals. Up front Damien Johnston was man of the match with great support from Eamonn Cusack and Gerry Egan.
August 29th 1969 As James Callaghan British Home Secretary heads for Northern Ireland on a fact finding mission Jack Lynch puts forward a ‘federal solution’ where he says social and economic difficulties can be overcome with the right goodwill on each side.
An inquest at Cavan Surgical Hospital returns a verdict of accidental death on Army Corporal E Walsh aged 22 Ballyfermot Dublin and Military Police attached to Cavan Military Barracks following a road traffic accident where Corporal Walsh lost his life. Paddy Cusack Solicitor presided.
The very popular Brother Augustine who has been 15 years in Cavan during which time he was a prominent member of the Cathedral Choir and Choir Master of the De La Salle Choir is leaving Cavan for Manorhamilton. Brother Philip who has only been one year in Cavan is returning to Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth to continue his studies.
Death of Marona Foster Newsagent Market Square. Well known newsagent Marona came to Cavan over 30 years ago and carried on an extensive business from her small well located shop in the Market Square. Outstanding business person Marona opened early in the morning to cater for the customers coming from seven Mass in the Convent. Foster’s was a meeting place for clergy and GAA people and seldom was the shop or the adjoining kitchen empty. If you wanted the news national local or international you called to Foster’s. Marona was ably assisted by her sister Christina who died only a few years ago and her brother Ned who died only a year ago. Marona was a founding member of the Cavan Drama Festival and Booking Agent for the Festival since its inception back in 1946. She was a keen gaelic football fan and followed the fortunes of Cavan in Breffni Park and Croke Park being one of the few people to travel with the team to America to witness the All Ireland final win of Cavan over Kerry in the Polo Grounds New York. Outside of Foster’s Shop the main sporting photographs of the weekend were always on display and could be purchased as a souvenir. A woman of great stature and heart Marona was involved in many charities and organisations particularly those associated with the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. She was a native of Kill Cootehill and was one of Cavan’s most enduring and much loved characters. She is survived by two brothers Thomas and Andrew and one sister Honora. There was a capacity attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s Killygarry. Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated.
Cavan and Offaly draw 1-9 to Offaly’s 0-2 in pulsating All Ireland Semi Final played before an attendance of 35,195 at Croke Park Dublin with Cavan fighting back from a half time deficit to almost clinch the game in the closing stages. The game was played in atrocious weather conditions with the leather ball becoming saturated and heavy as the game wore on. Gene Cusack put Cavan level with just three minutes left and both Ray Carolan and John Joe O Reilly had chances to win the game. The teams were locked on 1-4 to 0-7 at half time with Hughie McInerney scoring a great goal for Cavan just three minutes from the interval and both sides scored 5 points each in the second half. A day for strong men and Offaly had in Paddy McCormack the man of the match who not only stamped out the threat of Charlie Gallagher but his lengthy clearances set up the Offaly half forward line who scored freely from the McCormack supply. Offaly shaded the issue at centre field where the expected Cavan dominance of Ray Carolan and Hughie Newman never materialized. The replay will take place on Sunday September 14th 1969. Cavan Paddy Lyons Gabriel Kelly Brendan Donohoe Andy McCabe Pat Tinnelly Tom Lynch Enda McGowan Ray Carolan Hughie McInerney Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Hughie McInerney Gene Cusack Declan Coyle and Charlie Gallagher. Subs Oliver Brady for Declan Coyle Micheal Greenan for Charlie Gallagher and Charlie Gallagher for Hughie Newman.
September 5th 1969 The great Eilish Donohoe nee O Neill is pictured after she swept all in front of her at Virginia Agricultural Show. Eilish who is married to Tommy well known garage proprietor and angler won an incredible 11 first prizes 7 second places and 4 thirds and won the Handcrafts title at one of Ireland’s most prestigious shows for the third time in succession.
Death of Stanley Jackson at the age of 61 following a road traffic accident in London. Native of the ‘Pleasure House’ Killykeen where his mother the legendary Sarah Jackson was hostess in chief catering for hundreds of visitors in the summer months many of them camping out and natives of the town. Stanley emigrated to England about twenty years ago and was a brother of Maurice Jackson well known Garage proprietor and Vice Chairman of Cavan UDC who passed a vote of sympathy with the Jackson family at their monthly meeting in the Town Hall. He is survived by his wife Dolly six children all of whom are now married.
Cavan Badminton 1969 Chairman Norman Cinnamond Vice Chairman Father John O Donnell Secretary and Treasurer Stephanie Quinn Assistant Secretary David Small Captain Frank Glancey. Committee Peter Pollock Mrs Jimmy Smith Mrs Conaty Mrs McGrath. Ladie’s committee Maureen Crowe Mrs McGrath Mrs Philips Mrs Smith and Gertrude Scully. Practice in the Protestant Hall every Tuesday and Thursday.
Onslow Bredin well known building contractor is 3rd in the first Cavan Open Clay Pigeon Shoot in many years held on the lands of Paddy ‘Narrack’s ‘ Brady former Publican Dublin Road. Eamonn Donohoe son of Tommy and Eilish Donohoe Dublin Road is second in the Novice Competition while Willie Beattie of Drumard won the Open Competition with John Little figuring in the list of runners up.
September 12th 1969 Cavan UDC adapt new traffic control regulations for Cavan town which avoid the contentious issue of one way streets. Heavey fines will be imposed for illegal parking in the main thoroughfares.
John and Angela Clancy buy ‘The Derragarra Inn’ Butlersbridge from Mr and Mrs Harry O Connell BE Ballyhaise for £16,000. John Clancy is a native of Ballyconnell while his wife Angela is a native of Borrisokane County Tipperary. Both have been in the USA for a number of years and have a young family. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn and Company were Auctioneers.
Norman Cinnamond wins the Interprovincial Championship for Ulster with the only two fish caught on Lough Sheelin during the competition last Saturday. On a calm day with the water still Norman managed to land two brown trout weighing 2 lbs 6 ½ ozs to win the Scottish Bowl and guarantee his place on the Irish team for the Spring internationals. C Deasy Galway President of the Irish Angling Association presented the prizes at a gala dinner in Crover House Hotel on the shores of Lough Sheelin.
Father Pat Brady Saint Patrick’s College Cavan wins the Captain’s Seamus Fox’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club with a score of 66 nett Louis Blessing was 2nd with 66 but an inferior back nine while Dennis Condon won the Best Nine Holes competition. Hubert Duffy won the gross with an impressive 71. 93 competitors from all over Ireland competed. Pictured are Dr Bertie Cullen President Maureen Cullen Ladies President Mary McCarthy Lady Captain Rev Father Pat Brady Captain winner Louis Blessing runner up Seamus Fox Rose Fox Dennis Condon best nine holes and Jack Brady Secretary County Cavan Golf Club.
Mullagh beat Cootehill 1-7 to 0-4 in the county Cavan Minor Final at Breffni Park before a large attendance who paid gate receipts of £60. Very high standard played in very windy conditions with Cootehill having the benefit in the first half and leading at the interval 0-4 to 0-1. Mullagh took over completely in the second half and should have won by even more with Cootehill failing to score.
Seamus Ryan President of the GAA announces that Central Council has decided in the interest of attendances at club fixtures all over Ireland not to allow RTE to carry a live broadcast of the Cavan V Offaly game. It is understood that edited highlights of the big game will be carried on the RTE network later on Sunday night.
Gertie Walsh wins Mrs Minnie McCarren’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club.. Una Smith’s Prize was won by Mrs Doctor Hayes.
Brendan Hutchinson 22 year old lead singer with the Navak Showband releases his first record with the band ‘Lightning Express’ . This is the third record which the very popular Cavan outfit managed by Willie ‘Boss’ McCormack have released.
“Weddings Church Singing Spots in Shows Contact Sean McManus Distance no object. Phone Cavan 280.
September 19th 1969 Cavan County Council to go ahead with 100 bed geriatric unit at Lisdarn as doubts are raised about the safety of Saint Phelim’s Hospital.
Hugh Gough is elected Chairman of the Tourism and Propaganda Committee of the European Angling Association in Kiev Germany. Hugh is Secretary of the Irish National Anglers Association as well as Cavan Tourist Association.
The five pence and ten pence are introduced to replace the shilling and two shilling piece as Ireland prepares for the introduction of Decimalization on the 15th February 1971.
Bishop Austin Quinn announces changes to Cavan Cathedral with the high altar being switched around so that the celebrant is facing the people and the Blessed Sacrament will be moved to the Holy Family Altar.
House to house collection in aid of the Cavan branch National Council for the Blind to continue servicing the blind of the county bringing home craft Braille typing and other skills per Home support officer Eileen Lynch 79 Church Street.
Jim Hearn Secretary of Cavan Bridge Club partners P McNeill Dublin to win the prestigious Guinness trophy at Ballybunnion.
Peter O Reilly Naas who is a native of Ballyhaise will give the lecture at the Honey Bee Association meeting in the Agricultural College Ballyhaise. He won first prize at the Honey Show for light and medium honey and was second and third in the Spencer Run Honey competition at the RDS Dublin.
Death of the very well known Rose Mary ‘Maisie’ Donohoe eldest daughter of the legendary James Donohoe College Street at the Surgical Hospital Cavan. She was a very well known ballroom dancer and won many prizes locally and nationally partnered by the equally elegant Frank Carroll. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Father ABC McGrath officiated.
Ladies Foursomes Golf at County Cavan Golf Club Mrs Farrelly Cavan and Mrs Nally Donabate 76. Goldie Fleming’s Prize 1st Muriel Doherty with 38 ½
Rock like defence ensures that Offaly beat Cavan 3-8 to 1-10 in the All Ireland semi final replay at Croke Park played in adverse weather conditions. After a very slow lethargic start Cavan fought back to make a game of it in the second half but Offaly were never led in the game. In the second half with Offaly on the defence Cavan shot for goals that were cleared by a vigilant solid Offaly defence with chance after chance for points being spurned by the Cavan forwards. Hughie Newman after a slow start had a man of the match performance and lorded it at midfield in the second half. He took a heavy knock early in the second half but the great hearted Ballyhaise giant went from strength to strength blotting out successive Offaly pairings. Offaly led by 2-5 to 0-5 at half time but a Gene Cusack goal early in the second half brought Cavan back into the game and from there to the end Offaly were on the ropes and hanging on courtesy of a solid defence in which Greg Hughes and Paddy McCormack were magnificent. Cavan Paddy Lyons Gabriel Kelly Brendan Donohoe Andy McCabe Pat Tinnelly Tom Lynch Enda McGowan Ray Carolan Hughie Newman Steve Duggan John Joe O Reilly Oliver Brady Gene Cusack Charlie Gallagher and Hughie McInerney. Subs Micheal Greenan for Oliver Brady John Dwyer for Micheal Greenan.
Gene Stuart the former press photographer from Omagh who has replaced Larry Cunningham as lead singer with the Might Avons Showband will make his first Cavan appearance at Laragh Carnival. on the 23rd of September 1969. He was chosen from 24 applicants for the job.
September 26th 1969 Death of one of Cavan’s truly great characters Joseph ‘Joey’ Fitzpatrick 75 College Street Cavan at Peamont Hospital after a long illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. Native of the town Joey was a travelling salesman specializing in clothes religious objects and general hardware. He was known for his honesty and integrity but was an expert exponent of the ‘Three Card Trick’ where large bets were laid to locate the Queen by then usually up Joey’s sleeve. He travelled to every Mission in the immediate vicinity where he set up a stall to sell religious goods of all shapes and descriptions. He attended all the fairs in the area selling anything from clothes to hacksaws and hammers. Joey invest part of his money in property in the town and usually kept the premises for a short time selling the strategic site on at a handsome profit. In recent years Joey trained a string fo top class greyhounds from his house and got local lads to exercise the dogs each day. As soon as the dog showed a bit of form Joey sold him on. He was a great man to lay and pay a bet and was an expert at pitch and toss. He enjoyed nothing better than a joust with Father Jimmy O Reilly Adm at poker following the weekly CYMS Whist Drive in the Hall each Sunday night. He was a veteran of World War 1 and has a certain mystique that nobody could crack more akin to the East End of London than Cavan. He is survived by his sons and daughters all abroad relatives and many friends. His neighbour Nan Brady was particularly kind and caring of Joe as his health began to fail. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery with Father PJ McManus officiating.
Cavan ICA are promoting another night of Ballet at Loreto College Cavan with music by Chopin Schubert and Grimond.
Irish Army who have been under canvas at Loreto Woods for a number of months have moved to winter headquarters in Connolly Barrack’s Longford. The field hospital in Cavan Military Barracks is still in operation as the troubles in Northern Ireland continue to simmer.
Cavan Bridge Club Presidents Surgeon Bertie and Maureen Cullen Secretary Jim Hearn Treasurer Jim Burke. Committee Kathleen Sullivan Surgeon PD Maloney Rev Father Thomas Woods Dermot Morgan Joan O Hanlon and Maureen McDonald. Representatives to Regional Council Surgeon PD Maloney and Dermot Morgan. N/S Gerry Hunt and Carmel McDonald E/W Surgeon Cullen and Jim Hearn.
Killeshandra retain their Under 16 football crown defeating Killinkere 5-4 to 1-2 in a featureless game played in atrocious weather conditions with strong winds and driving rain before a handful of hardy spectators.
October 3rd 1969 PD Lynch is appointed Manager of Smith-Brittan Garage Cavan. Son of Mr and Mrs Michael L Lynch Mountnuggent. He joined Massey Ferguson in 1950 and spent 20 years in sales and service. He was a member of the winning Killinkere 1956 Junior Champions and won two senior championship medals with Virginia Blues. He is married and has two sons.
All of the twenty houses at Fairview have been completed and allocated to tenants who are already moving into these state of the art dwellings. The members of Cavan Urban Council will pay a courtesy call on the tenants next Saturday week.
James McCabe former Cavan All Ireland footballer from Ballintemple resigns as CEO Sligo VEC to take up an appointment with UNESC in Paris. James was educated at Ballintemple NS Saint Patrick’s College UCD UCC and the University of Chicago.
Well attended mission for the women of the Parish closes and mission for men opens on Sunday night is being conducted by three Oblate missioners.
Father Pat Donohoe returns to the Missions in Korean and is presented with a wallet of notes by well wishers and friends and neighbours. He is eldest son of Johnny and Alice Donohoe Bridge Street.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Peggy Willock and Kay Henry E/W Mrs McMyler and Ann McEneaney.
Death of the very well known Catherine ‘Kate’ Brady Johnny Brady’s Drapery and Ulster Arms Cavan. One of Cavan’s leading business personalities she co founded with her husband John the well known business establishment of Johnny Brady and Company. He was a native of Gowna selling high class fashions for men and women as well as a shoe department managed by legendary Scoutmaster John Donohoe. She was a person of great personal charity and a wonderful wit and wisdom steering with her husband John a business into the premier position in Cavan- the Dunne’s Stores of its day. She had a great recall of the bygone days in Cavan and could recall the days of the gaslight railways and British Occupation Forces including the notorious Black and Tans. She never turned away any person from her door and was acutely aware even in relative wealth of the squalor and poverty that afflicted many in the town of Cavan including the notorious ‘Half Acre’. She is survived by her sons Tom Tony BDS Jack County Footwear and Frank ‘Ulster Arms’ her daughters Laura Phelan Dublin Moya Lyndsey Dublin. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral to the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Rev Des O Dowd officiated.
Kerry beat Offaly 0-10 to 0-7 in one of the lowest scoring finals in recent history. Dogged by a very poor day for football with gale force winds and squally heavy showers. Kerry had the key to victory in Din Joe Crowley who when switched to centre field counteracted the poor performance of Mick O Connell by turning in a man of the match performance. Playing with the strong gale Kerry led by 0-5 to 0-2 at half time and Offaly looked set to become All Ireland champions for the first time. With defeat facing them in the face came the man of the match and Kerry’s craft and experience carried them safely through.
October 10th 1969 September 1969 after a superb summer of continuous sunshine was the driest September on record with only 42% of normal rainfall falling at the Weather Station in Clones.
Maura McNally is the brilliant student from Loreto College who at only 16 ½ wins a University Grant on the strength of her outstanding leaving certificate results. Maura is a member of the local branch of CCE and a gifted accordionist. She is only daughter of Superintendent Jim McNally and Mrs Bridie McNally Cullies cemetery .
.Day of prayer for peace in Northern Ireland on October 17th 1969.
Former Garda Barracks in Ashes Street recently vacated by the Gadai is knocked to the ground by Paddy Elliott and Company Builders 57 Church Street Cavan.
Death of Nuala McMullin on Saturday last at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Raheny Dublin. She was eldest daughter of Joseph and Mrs McMullin former County Surgeon Cavan and had been living in Dublin for over fifteen years. She is survived by her three brothers and seven sisters including Airmid O Hanlon ‘Glenair’ Cathedral Road and Una Smith wife of Doctor FPE Smith Farnham Street.. The funeral took place on Monday to Dean’s Grange cemetery.
Complaints about the taste and texture of the water supply in Cavan town as the supply is switched from Behey Lake to Shantemon Lake. No instructions issued with regard to boiling same and no casualties are reported.
Cavan Barman’s Association Chairman Seamus Fay makes a presentation to Mr and Mrs Liam Cooke to mark their recent wedding and Leo Dowling who is leaving Cavan after distinguished service to Cavan Barmen’s Association.
Cavan Bridge N/S Evelyn O Connor and Anselem Lovett E//W Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey.
Death of the famous Pat McDonnell founder of the famous ‘Pat McDonnell Bakery’ 6 Main Street Cavan. Native of Bunnoe he was an outstanding Republican and took a leading part in the War of Independence. He later fought on the Republican side in the Civil War. Founder member of Cavan branch Clann Na Poblachta he represented the party for many years on Cavan Urban District Council where another staunch Republican Mary Brady was Chairman for many years. After a period spent in Northern Ireland serving his time to the Bakery business Pat set up his own Bakery in Cavan where his reputation for quality and freshness was unsurpassed winning many awards for the company. Soon he branched out and supplied bread to towns not only in Cavan but Longford Leitrim and Monaghan. He was the main supplier to all the institutions including Loreto College Saint Pat’s Saint Felim s Hospital Surgical Hospital Saint Joseph’s Lisdarn and many more where his delivery supply and quality could always be relied upon. Among his bakers was Billy Allen Joe Doherty Richard Cassidy and many more. Founder member of Cavan Chamber of Commerce he took a very active role in the development and welfare of his adapted town. He was Predececeased by his wife Helen and is survived by his sons Brendan Linus Patrick and John BDS daughters Ethna and Kitty. He was brother of Bunnoe and uncle of famous Cavan and Ulster footballer Jim McDonnell. The coffin was draped in the tricolor and a guard of honour was supplied by old colleagues from Cavan Old IRA. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid ‘s cemetery Killygarry.
Tom Lynch the Cavan and Mountnuggent star footballer is made a presentation on the occasion of his emigration to Canada by TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board at a social and presentation in the Park Hotel Virginia. Tom was a prominent playing member of the Cavan senior county team since 1959 and is the holder of four Ulster senior championship medals.
October 17th 1969 Mr and Mrs James McEntee College Street celebrate the 50th Anniversary of their wedding on October 18th 1919 in Saint Moore’s Church Paisley in Scotland. They are hale and hearty and have three sons four daughters and 22 grandchildren.
Cavan Bridge N/S Jim and Mrs Hearn E/W Jim and Evelyn Beirne.
Fathers Maguire Weldon and Flanagan of the Oblate Fathers are giving the mission for women in the Parish which finishes on Sunday afternoon with the men’s mission commencing at 7:30 on Sunday night. Benediction was imparted by Father PJ McManus CC at the close of the women’s mission.
Death of Thomas Manning Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 54. Very hard working man he was extremely popular with al and was always available to help a colleague or neighbour in trouble. Lorry driver in McCarren’s factory he is survived by his wife Mary three daughters Maria USA Peggy and Kitty in Cavan father Thomas Owen Roe brother James and sister Bridget. Father Des O Dowd officiated at the funeral and removal from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Cullies cemetery.
Charles Haughey and three other men are cleared of charges to import arms illegally by the High Court in Dublin. Within hours of being acquitted in the arms conspiracy Charles Haughey challenged the Taoiseach and the leadership of Fianna Fail by declaring “Those responsible for the debacle have no option now but to take the honorable course open to them” Charles Haughey and the other three men acquitted with him Captain James Kelly a native of Bailieboro County Cavan John Kelly and Albert Luykx were cheered and applauded amidst scenes of wild jubilation in the foyer of the High Court in Dublin.
Death of Eileen Twoomey in Roscommon. She was wife of Garda Inspector Twoomey who served in Cavan for many years and she was extremely popular in the town participating in many of the Sodalities and organisations to aid the needy and poor in the community. She is survived by her husband sons and daughters . Best known in Cavan are Father Tom Twoomey Mill Hill Missionaries Cameroon and Dominic who was a leading member of Cavan Gaels senior and minor teams and had several outings with the Cavan senior team.
Harvest Thanksgiving in Presbyterian Church will be given by Re RA Fulton on Sunday at 11 am and 7 pm. Rev JC Lee will preach and Mrs Lee is the Soloist.
Winnie Nargi daughter of the late Joe and Mrs Smith the Courthouse Cavan is home on holiday with her brother Hughie sisters Eileen and Josie at Cavan Courthouse. She emigrated 40 years ago and was last home in 1958
Cavan Gaelic League 1969 Chairman Father Dan Gallogly Vice Chairman Mattie McDonagh Secretary Seamus De Faoite Treasurer Leo McGrath.
Church Gate Collection for Conquer Cancer raises a respectable £72-18-6 as the appeals for Biafra and Freedom From Hunger fade into the background.
Maura Smith tops the list at the very first Intermediate Exams in Cavan Vocational School with six honour and one pass. Others to figure prominently were Sandra Shields four honours and three passes Bridie McManus five honours and three passes Ann Morrow 4 honours and two passes Lilla Johnson four honours and four passes Sheila Maguire three honours and three passes Margaret McGowan thee honours and three passes Dympna Coyle two honours and five passes and Ann Rose Sexton six passes.
Jim Simpson ESSO and Saint Patrick’s Terrace Cavan is selected as the new lead singer with the Annalee’s Showband and has been practicing with the band each night for the last two weeks.
Kerry out to prove their All Ireland win against Offaly hammer Cavan 3-15 to 0-8 in the Ground’s Tournament Semi Final as Mayo and Offaly draw in the other semi final. Power packed display by Kerry swept a weakened Cavan team off its feet in the first half and content to rest on their laurels in the second half. Kerry led by 3-9 to 0-2 at half time with many Cavan supporters thankful that Cavan did not reach the All Ireland final on this display.
Gabriel Kelly long time servant of Cavan football and former Mayo minor star announces his retirement from inter county football after 10 years on the Cavan team. Gabriel won 4 Ulster senior medals and five Railway Cup medals during an illustrious career. He will assist Mick Higgins in the training of the County team where Mick will concentrate on the tactics and Gabriel will take charge of the physical preparation. Meanwhile Charlie Gallagher announces his retirement after an illustrious inter county career that last 14 years Charlie won four Ulster senior four Railway Cup medals and was leading scorer in the National League on several occasions. Charlie in his parting statement backs his old mentor Mick Higgins as Trainer of the county senior team and tells the Anglo Celt that Selectors should not have any say in the changing or positioning of the team once a game gets underway. Selectors should instead act as Scouts recommending talent to the Team Manager.
October 24th 1969 Death of the very popular Rose Ann Doherty Saint Brigid’s Terrace. She was what was termed ‘a blue baby’ and lived her life to the full despite the handicap. She was aged 47 and had been in hospital with heart and circulation problems for some time. She worked in several houses in the town and was expert in the rearing and caring of children. She was a great character and loved music dancing and yarns and could entertain all night. She had a smile and a lilt and was very popular and her company was very sought after. She was predeceased by her father Joe a native of Edgeworthstown and is survived by her mother five sisters Maureen Gaffney Swellan Bridie Brady Breffni Terrace Mrs J ?? Mrs K O Connor Dun Laoire Mrs Mary Joe Lally Saint Bridget’s and two brothers Mel Cavan and Sean in Doncaster. Father ABC McGrath officiated at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Hugo Cafferty former Cavan Gael’s and Cavan Minor star is promoted by ESSO and moves to Dundalk as Manager. He sells his house on Farnham Road to Mr and Mrs M Morrissey Wolfe Tone Street for £4,800. Brian Murphy was again the Auctioneer and Tom Fitzpatrick TD had carriage of sale.
Cavan Boy Scouts join in the World Jamboree courtesy of Kevin Kilduff and George McClarey two leading ‘Ham Radio’ operators who called up Scouts from all over the world including Japan and USA to send greetings from Cavan to troops all over the globe.
Father PJ McManus Chairman and Vincent Walsh Treasurer continue their energetic promotion of the new Cavan Credit Union with a well attended meeting with the staff in Cavan Courthouse where they outlined the benefits of membership of the fledgling branch.
Cavan Bridge N/S Anselem Lovett and Evelyn O Connor E/W Mrs O Sullivan and Annie McEneaney tie with Mrs McMyler and Mrs McMenamin. There were eight tables in play.
Noel Smith well known star of Cavan Shamrocks and 31 Tullac Mongan is given a trial by Saint Patrick’s Athletic in their reserve game against Drogheda United at the Lourdes Stadium in Drogheda. He is son of Hugh and Kathleen Smith 31 Tullac Mongan.
October 31st 1969 Meeting with Minister for Health to consider new Health Board for Cavan Monaghan Louth and Meath with the administration centre to be decided by the new Board which will become operational in February 1971. All ambulances operating from the new Administration Centre will be equipped with the latest radio technology. It was confirmed by the Minister that the propose new hospital for the area will be built in Cavan or Monaghan town with the geographical location favoring Cavan. However the Minister himself is Erskine Childers TD a deputy for Monaghan. The situation is delicate in the extreme.
Cavan wins the premier prize and £100 in the Gaelic League sponsored ‘Glor Na Gael’ for populations in the 3,000-8,000 bracket.
Huge crowd in Cullies cemetery for the /Visitation with Fathers PJ McManus and PJ Gargan presiding and thanking the plot holders for tidying up the graves and leaving the cemetery looking so splendidly. The visitation of Killygarry cemetery takes place next Sunday.
Sympathy is extended to Mr Michael Reilly Ashe Street on the death of his brother J Reilly Mullinacross Kingscourt. Funeral took place on Monday to Saint Mary’s cemetery Kingscourt.
Samuel Beckett the Irish playwright has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature on hearing the news Samuel just grunted ‘catastrophe’ The writer of ‘Waiting for Godot’ is in Tunisia moving from hotel to hotel encased in anonymity and keeping his identify strictly confidential.
ESB are working around the clock to provide the new fluorescent lighting at Kilnavara and Swellan which will cost £114. Five further lights are being installed between the ‘Smyco Factory’ and the Urban boundary at Swellan at a further cost of £590.
The annual general meeting of Cavan CYMS is cancelled because of the death on Friday of James ‘Jimmy’ Finlay Farnham Street. Jimmy was a long time founding member of Cavan CYMS and served in several positions on the committee. The meeting is rescheduled for after the last Mass on Sunday next.
Death of the very popular highly respected and very well known James ‘Jimmy’ Finlay at the age of 57 on Friday. He was a member of the well known Finlay family hailing from Coolbawn Corlesmore and was an all round contractor in Cavan for many years. No job was too big and no job too small for Jimmy. He was an excellent tradesman and his work was always carried out to the highest specifications. Jimmy was not only Contractor but an outstanding plumber electrician brick layer and plasterer. He was very involved with Cavan Fire Brigade and only retired from the service a short time ago because of health problems. He was a leading member at the time of the tragic Saint Joseph’s Industrial School Fire in February 1943 and oversaw huge changes in preparation training and equipping fire brigades from that time. He was extremely enthusiastic and was always first out no matter what time of day or night the Brigade was called out. He features prominently in Danny O Hanlon’s book ‘Out of the Ashes’. He was a leading member of Cavan Saint Vincent De Paul and was known for his extreme generosity and generosity paying for many items of comfort for those well off out of his own pocket over many years. He was one of the leading stewards in the Cathedral and was courteous and very helpful in his directions to the general public. Founder member of Cavan CYMS he served on the committee in every capacity and no matter how busy Jimmy always made his presence felt taking a leading part in relocating the Club after its hasty move from the Presbytery in 1960, He was also a leading member of Cavan CBSI for many years and made his transport always available to bring the Troop to and from the annual camps in Enniscrone. Jimmy was a leading member of Cavan County Board for may years representing Cavan Slashers. He was involved in the purchase and extension of the pitch and facilities and in fact was charge hand in the work that resulted in Breffni Park re opening in May 1952 to be acclaimed as the best provincial pitch and facilities in provincial Ireland hosting the Ulster Final of 1952 when Cavan beat Monaghan on their way to winning the Anglo Celt and Sam Maguire Cups. Jimmy was also a leading referee and took charge of many of the big games in Breffni Park. He never let the game get too robust but was known for his application of the advantage rule.. Above all Jimmy Finlay was an outstanding Christian and practiced his religion in everything he did and said in his short life. He is survived by his wife Rose nee McGahern son Father Sean Brian Mighty Avons drummer Brother Simon USA Tony daughters Rosemary Cavan Margaret Cavan and brother Frank Finlay Coolbawn sisters Mrs D Shanaghy Dun Laoire Mrs M Shanaghy Corlesmore. There was an overflow attendance at the removal and funeral from The Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Potahee cemetery. Father PJ McManus officiated. The members of Cavan Fire Brigade formed a guard of honour with the coffin being borne by fire brigade tender to its place of rest.
Cavan Ladies Red Cross back in the news as they win the County Novice title with Bailieboro winning the men’s title in Saint Augustine’s Hall. Pictures are Maureen Barrett leader Eilish Donohoe TM Goldrick Area Director Patricia Tully T Shannon.
Goodbye Charlie as Charlie Gallagher retires from inter county football after a distinguished career of 14 years winning 4 Ulster Senior medals 1962 1964 1967 and 1969 Dr McKenna Railway Cup honours. He never graced an All Ireland final and Charlie’s greatest feats were in the Ulster Championship and National League where he was leading scorer for many years. He never appeared to play his best in Croke Parka and defences were usually too well marshalled to allow the Cootehill wizard much scope to shine. In a parting salvo Charlie calls on the Cavan County Board to give full powers to the County Team Manager and only employ Selectors as scouts or talent spotters having no function once the game got underway.
Butlersbridge score a well merited 1-11 to 0-12 win over Killeshandra to qualify for the final of the County Junior Championship where they will play Kill or Cootehill. Killeshandra led by 0-6 to 0-4 at half time. The Bridge forward line capitalized on their limited possession while only the brilliant Mark Goldrick and Tommy Galligan poses a real threat in the Killeshandra full forward line. Butlersbridge Niall Sheridan Sean Brogan Ray Dunne Francie Reilly John McGerty Frank Rorke Mickey O Reilly Oliver Leddy Martin Fitzpatrick Jimmy Browne Johnny Cusack Tommy Smyth Philip Dunne Eamonn O Reilly and Brendan Sheridan. Sub Con Smith for John McGerty.
Larry Cunningham is due to play his first date in Cavan on December 30th 1969 with his new band the ‘Country Blue Boys’ only problem is that ‘Joe Dolan and the Drifters’ are due to play the Sport’s Centre in Cavan on exactly the same night. Something will have to give!
November 7th 1969 New girl’s school at the Poor Clare Convent situated at Townspark is complete at a cost of £120,000. The contractor was T Ledwith Templemichael Longford and the Architect was Phil Cullivan of Gaffney/ Cullivan in Cavan. The girls and teachers moved into their new school on Monday the 17th November 1969. The official blessing and opening will take place at a later date.
Pictured is Eileen Cassells a first cousin of Teddy Sean and Seamus McCormack who is hitting the high spots on BBC 1 and has just returned from a record breaking tour of Poland where she represented Britain in the Warsaw Song Contest. The 22 year old beauty is daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Cassells Finchley London formerly from Behey Stradone.
Happy Wanderer Francis Kendall Husband calls to the Anglo Celt on his way through Cavan to Leitrim. Over the last 15 months he has walked 2,500 miles through 21 counties in Ireland. He is known as the ‘Pilgrim Bard’
Wash out of outdoor visitation in Killygarry as the unusually small crowd are ushered into the Church for prayers and benediction due to the very inclement weather and clash with Derry and Cavan in Breffni Park crucial National League game. Fathers Des O Dowd ABC McGrath and PJ Gargan Adm officiated.
Cavan CYMS 1969 Chairman Jim Mooney Vice Chairman Jimmy McCormack and Paddy O’ Reilly Secretary Mickey Breslin Assistant Secretary Edward Smith Joint Treasurers Michael Coyle and Bernard Sharkey Spiritual Director Father Des O Dowd. Committee Tommy McKiernan Eamonn McCormack Peter Donohoe Thomas Smith Bernard Cafferty Gerry Higgins Martin Jermyn.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce decide to introduce a five day working week in Cavan with the old half day Thursday now a full opening day. Shops will close at 10 pm on Saturday night and reopen at 9 on Tuesday morning.
Cavan draw with Derry 1-6 to Derry’s 0-9 in a downpour in wet and mucky Breffni Park . Cavan equalized with the last kick of the game after Gene Cusack was upended by Henry Diamond with Cusack sending over the leveling point. Eamonn Gaffney uses the occasion to illustrate the deplorable way the Press have been treated in Breffni Park and at the other Cavan centres throughout the years when he tells readers that he had to stay out in the deplorable conditions taking notes of the game while three journalists from Dublin were escorted to covered accommodation and supplied with plush seating in the Broadcasting Box. This controversary was to rumble on for months resulting in Cavan County Board supplying much better facilities and courtesy to the local press.
Celebrations to mark the 75th Anniversary of Cavan Golf Club founded in 1894 reach a climax with a dinner and social in the Club House where the new display board includes the names and years of each of the 74 captains of County Cavan Golf Club. The new Display Board will be unveiled by Dr Bertie Cullen the last Captain in Killynebber 1920 and the first in Drumelis in 1921 who is presently President of County Cavan Golf Club. Thirty three of the past captains will be in attendance and the present Captain Seamus Fox will be on hand to make the introductions and introduce the distinguished guests.
Mickey Breslin wins the premier billiards tournament at Cavan CYMS with Bernard Sharkey Runner UP.
November 14th 1969 Having received approval from the Department of the Environment Cavan Urban District Council approve a change to the Bye Law passed in 1923 transferring the Horse Fair from Farnham Street to the Fairgreen with permission still in existence to show the prospective stock of horses etc on the previous Monday evening. The Fair to take place on the second Tuesday of each month.
After a glorious summer Cavan experiences the driest autumn in living memory with only 1.93 inches of rain recorded at the weather station at Kevitt Castle Crossdoney in August 1.03 in September 2.14 in October on 39 rainy days.
Mel Doherty moves to Coleman Road to more spacious premises opposite the new Scout Den. “Double Shield Stamps. Specialists in panel beating spray painting sign writing grease n oil wash and polish time for anti freeze and check those batteries. Same friendly efficient service guaranteed Phone Mel at 269”
Mr Robb brother of Mrs Jack Symms on visit to Mrs Daniels Drumard House and her niece Mrs Tubman Drumard House Ricehill Cavan died suddenly on Thursday. He was later cremated in Belfast.
Vincent Walsh Treasurer of Cavan’s new fledgling Credit Union announces that the membership of Cavan Credit Union has shot up to 280 members with loans of £6.500 advanced. Delegation from Armagh travelling to a meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall to examine the success story with a view to setting up a similar enterprise in Armagh city.
Kathleen Hamilton Rivory Butlersbridge sells her residential farm for £2,300. J C Brady Staghall was the Auctioneer and Kevin Smith Solicitor Dublin had carriage of sale.
Hilda Storey from the Royal School is the overall winner of the Schools Irish Debating competition sponsored by the Gaelic League Cavan. The MC was Seamus White Father Dan Gallogly and Matt McDonagh MA were the adjudicators. Saint Clare’s will take on Saint Patrick’s College and The Royal School will take on Loreto College in the semi finals.
“Sean McManus will spins the discs at the monster disc a go go in Saint Joseph’s Hall Ballyjamesduff with the Percy French Trio supplying the interval music”
Cavan Shamrocks will play Swilly Rovers in the third round of the FAI Junior Cup at Tierquin next Sunday. Cavan beat Belturbet 6-1 in the previous round but last Sunday’s AUL game against Cootehill at Tierquin had to be canceled when the visitors could only field eight players.
N/S PD Maloney and Gerry Hunt E/W Jim Leonard and Jim Rafter at Cavan Bridge Club Mitchell pairs.
Cootehill will play Butlersbridge in the Junior Championship final after Cootehill beat neighbours Kill 3-8 to 0-4 in the Cavan Junior championship semi final at Breffni Park.
November 21st 1969 Jimmy Coyle retires from working as a Road Mender on the roads around Cavan town with Cavan County Council. He was well know in his horse drawn cart particularly during winter months when he spread salt and grit on the roads and filling in pot holes as they occurred. He is a native of Larigan Carrickaboy and his first job was in the Council Yard where he was in charge of feeding turf to the first steam rollers.
The Department of Local Government announce that the Minister Kevin Boland has allocated a paltry £30,000 as the total Budget for 1969.
Players Number 6 Filter Cigarettes only 4/3 for a packet of twenty.
Death of Margaret ‘Peggy’ Meehan Military Row after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude. She was a member of the very well known Dowd family from Latt and was extremely popular being a Christian in all her dealings with others. She was noted for her charm and hospitality particularly to those in the community less well off. She is survived by her husband James ‘Jimmy’ Funeral Undertaker with Bernard Flood’s daughters Ann and Geraldine brothers Phil Benny and Jim in Dublin and Terry in Sligo three sisters Kathleen Carroll Highfield Road Mrs M Brady and Mrs P Johnston Toronto. Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Donal Crotty BA is conferred with his H Dip Honours in Education at Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth. He is son of Mr and Mrs John Crotty Cashel Ballinagh. Donal was recently appointed to the teaching staff of Cavan Technical School.
Rev Terence P Cunningham Professor of Moral Theology at Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth and a native of upper Lavey will lecture on ‘Cavan Town 1838’ at the Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne meeting in the Farnham Hotel next week.
Anne Smith Saint Clare’s Secondary School Cavan is the winner of the Intermediate regional debating competition sponsored by Gael Linn at the Comprehensive School Cootehill. The Convent of Mercy Castleblayney were the team winners.
Crosserlough in search of their fourth successive county senior championship title take on Saint Joseph’s Arva/Killeshandra in Sunday’s late late county senior championship final taking place in November because of Cavan’s prolonged championship run.
PJ Leddy Ballinamore and now East Tennessee State University wins his third successive race on the College’s circuit in the USA setting a record and personal best in his latest triumph. He is being hailed as a future All American University Champion.
Swilly Rovers easily beat Cavan Shamrock’s 6-1 in the third round of the FAI Junior Cup at Tierquin. Great display by a younger much lighter and less fit Cavan side leading one nil at half time through a wonderful goal After 5 minutes Dickey Smith making his comeback with the Shamrocks passed on to Eamonn Cusack who sped through the Swilly defence only to find Jackie Murphy who sent a bullet of a shot to the Swilly net prompting a mini invasion of the pitch as the huge crowd joined with the players in celebration. Swilly were constantly on the attack but try as they might with beautiful ground football they just could not penetrate the Cavan defence and the interval was reached with the Shamrock’s still a goal to the good against their illustrious opponents. The second half was all Swilly Rovers and the out of shape Cavan defence were just no match for the stronger and much fitter Swill side who cruised into the fourth round on a score of 6-1. Martin Clarke Johnny Lynch Dickey Smith John O Neill Eamonn McGovern Eamonn Cusack Noel Smith Gerry Egan and goal scorer Jackie Murphy all tried hard but once the energy ran out there was just one side in it and after the game Swilly Rovers were installed as favourites to win the competition outright once again.
Hughie Maguire a native of Doogra Killeshandra and his life time colleague and friend Frank Farrell Colmcille county Longford open their super new shoe and repair shop ‘Cavan Footwear’ at the corner of Bridge Street and Abbey Street. Both men have worked as shoemakers all their lives and worked together in Mulligan’s Shoe Repair Shop opposite the Surgical Hospital. up to the time it closed 12 years ago They can sole and heel those shoes in just twenty minutes!
November 28th 1969 Peter Paul Brady now 78 years young retires after twenty years President of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland. He is a native of Town Hall Street and the organisation was initiated by his neighbour and good friend JP Neary who was also blind and former Butchers in Town Hall Street Cavan. Peter encouraged the compilation of a Braille Library and other aids for the blind during his long term at the helm. He took a paternal interest in the welfare not only of the members but the employees of NCBI and was always interested in their personal stories. During Peter’s time as President the radio played a huge part in bringing the news to the blind and Home Assistance Officers were employed by Association resulting in a better quality of life for the blind in their own homes. In his graceful and dignified retirement from the Presidency Peter is resident with his daughter Vera Sherlock in Kingscourt. He is pictured with his daughter Vera son in law Victor former Cavan All Ireland footballer grandson Brian 9 and grand daughter Linda 15. Peter was a long time member of Cavan Urban District Council. He plans to make his annual holiday trip to John McCaffrey’s again next year and will stay with John at his home at 1 Tullac Mongan for one month fishing the Lough Erne waterway and renewing friendships with all his many friends in Cavan town. Peter has two brothers Phelim and engineer with London County Council Johnny who owns a licensed premises in London and is President of London Irish RFC three sisters Annie supervisor Cavan Telephone Exchange Kathy a music teacher in Town Hall Street and Nora Brady Ballyjamesduff. The family were proprietors of ‘The Olde Globe Hotel’ in the centre of Cavan where Dunne’s Stores are situated to day 2013.
Arising out of a fatal car accident on Peadar Cox 19 apprentice mechanic in Tractamotors is charged with dangerous driving of a motor car at Ballinagh county Cavan causing the death of Patrick Reilly aged 19 Dernacross and Bernard Fitzpatrick aged 16 Reavey Cornafean. He was fined £10 and suspended from driving for 6 months at Cavan Circuit Court.
The Cavan Association in Dublin announce their winners for 1969 which includes Hugh Gough in the Cultural section Gene Cusack in the sporting category and the retiring Charlie Gallagher in the special section. The awards will be presented at a gala dinner in the Clare Manor Hotel Malahide Road Dublin on Alterations to the main altar in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim mean that Mass is being celebrated on the Holy Family side altar with John Cullen and Company Haddington Road Dublin making alterations to the main altar so that the priest will now face the congregation.
Cavan Christmas Tree 1969 Chairman Willie Scott Secretary Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Place and Treasurer Betty Breslin Coleman Road.
Nominations for Zone A are announced at the meeting in Saint Augustine’s Hall to elect a new Parish Council with Father PJ Gargan Adm presiding. Kathleen Maguire Church Street Connie McEntee Church Street Frank Goodman Drumalee Terry O Reilly Drumalee Joe Young Drumcrave Brian Coleman Drumalee Phil Lee Wesley Street . In contrast the meeting to elect nominees for Zone 4 was postponed due to a very poor attendance.
The Royal School defeat Saint Patrick’s College in the semi final of the inter school Irish debating competition held in the Concert Hall of the Poor Clare Convent. Niall Huston Royal School was the individual winner while the adjudicators were Brain O Mordha MA Father Dan Gallogly and Matt McDonagh Inspector of Schools. Seamus De Faoite was Fear an Tigh.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Joan O Hanlon and Peggy Willock E/W Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard.
Death of James Clarke Cortubber well known local farmer after an illness of over 12 months at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.
Crosserlough win their fourth senior championship in a row as they outclass Saint Joseph’s an amalgamation of Arva and Killeshandra 1-9 to 0-4 in a well attended senior final at cold and windy Breffni Park. Gate receipts were £277. Saint Joseph’s played with the wind in the first half and led the champions 0-4 to 0-2 at the interval but Crosserlough showed their class in the second half while playing with the strong wind and after substitute PV McCabe sent a rocket to the Saint Joseph’s net there was only going to be one winner. Crosserlough took their chances while the otherwise impressive challenger’s spurned their opportunities particularly in the first half. The Doctor Plunkett Cup was presented to Crosserlough captain Dennis King after the game.
Eddie Leddy the unbeaten Ballinamore US University champion home on holidays from Tennessee State University wins the prestigious Hollymount 5 ½ mile road championship from Irish junior 10,000 meters Frank Greally Ballyhaunis and the Connaught champion Tom Madden Derrydonnell. Moore Athletic club won the team championship.
Cavan Motor Club host their fifth gala dinner dance at which the awards were presented in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are J Cathcart Derek Morris Secretary Brian Nerney Secretary Midland Motor Club J Walsh Oldcastle Chairman Cavan Motor Club C Irwin Castlederg T McNally Lisbellaw Willie McCormack Cavan Vincent Lesley Castlederg P Cahill Ballyjamesduff P Speer Armagh C O Reilly Ballyjamesduff and J Breah Dublin. Over 120 guests were in attendance.
December 5th 1969 Very Rev Patrick Mulligan PP VG Carrickmacross is appointed by Pope Paul VI as the new Bishop of Clogher to rake over from Doctor Eugene O Callaghan who has retired due to old age. He is aged 57 and native of Lisbellaw county Fermanagh. He was ordained on June 20th 1937 at Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth.
John P McKiernan County Council Corlesmore is congratulated by the members of Cavan Committee of Agriculture on his promotion to the Committee of the General Council of Agriculture in Ireland. He is a very well known farmer and Fianna Fail member of Cavan County Council.
Judge PN Ryan awards William ‘Billy’ Loughnane 33 Tullac Mongan £600 and costs in his claim for damages at Cavan Circuit Court against Michael Smith Oakvale Self Drive Car operator Farnham Road arising out of a collision at Drung on May 4th 1967 when Michael Smith’s car crashed into Billy’s vehicle causing extensive bruising to the left shoulder and chest. Mr Smith’s car somersaulted on impact and came to rest along the ditch. Paddy Lindsay SC instructed by George Maloney was for Billy Loughnane and TJ Fitzpatrick appeared for Michael Smith.
Announcement at all Masses on Sunday that a new pension scheme for priests is being introduced which calls for an initial funding by the parishioners and regular payments into the fund by the clergy.
Meeting in Saint Augustine/s Hall on all interested parties on the 10th December 1969 to consider the implications of the proposed new school at Cootehill for moderately handicapped children.
Birth of Mary Elizabeth Weir weighing 6 lbs and 11 ozs daughter of Alex and Bridie Weir 4 Fairview first child to be born in new estate. The Weir’s only moved in at the end of October 1969. Alex is son of ?? Weir and Baby McCaffrey 9 Jubilee Terrace Cavan. Bridie is daughter of Mr and Mrs Joey Murray 26 Tullac Mongan. At a meeting of Cavan Urban Council Joe McGovern proposed that the new estate be called ‘Fairview’ with Paddy Conaty seconding.
Mary Breslin and family widow of the late Andy Breslin Main Street buys the bungalow of KV Marron at Drumelis Cavan for £7,600 with Tom Fitzpatrick having carriage and Murphy Quinn Auctioneer.
Dermot Smith Earlsvale Road buys the premises of Charles Clarke Accountant at 80 Upper Main Street for a reasonable sum of £4,000. Brian Murphy was Auctioneer and it was learnt that Dermot who is very well known in music circles will open his new Domestic Appliance Centre on the premises before Christmas 1969.
Climax to a great season of debating in Irish under the auspices of the very active Cavan Gaelic League will take place when The Royal School take on Saint Patrick’s College in the final at Saint Clare’s Convent Concert Hall. Rev Brother John FRSC will adjudicate while a concert in Irish will follow with acts from Loreto Poor Clare’s Saint Pat’s and the Royal with Seamus De Faoite Fear an Tigh.
Over 500 blood donations at the Mobile Unit of National Blood Transfusion Unit in the Protestant Hall. Gold pelicans were awarded to Willie Finnegan Tierquin John A Smith Ballyhaise Patrick Smith Leiter Poles Dessie O Reilly Stradone Sean Moriarity NT Ballinagh Norman Lowry Ballinagh and John Lee Edergole Lisboduff
Father Dermot McCarthy a naïve of Ballinamore and just back from filming with the Radharc team for RTE in Borneo will lecture at the next meeting of Cavan Photographic Club in the Farnham Hotel.
Olive Millar wife of Rev George Millar BA The Rectory is the lucky winner of the star prize at the annual parochial sale of work in the Town Hall where all stands reported record takings.
Michael Leddy appeals for voluntary adult help to paint the inside of the new Scout De at Coleman Road which is ongoing at the moment. Michael expects with the proper response the job could be completed early in the New Year.
Butlersbridge and Cootehill will clash in Sunday’s Junior Championship final which the Bridge have won on only one occasion in 1963 while Cootehill powered by Mickey Duffy former Monaghan great Charlie Gallagher and Brain Sherlock have won twice in 1952 and 1960.
Drumalee defeat Arva 1-9 to 1-6 to win the Intermediate Championship final at well attended but bitterly cold Breffni Park. Fines sporting thrilling games with fortunes flowing both ways but in the end the laurels rest where they belong. Arva very much on top in the first half with the strong wind in their back turned over only a point ahead of the Cavan town team and lost their chance of the title as this young skilled combination of players took over on the slippery surface. As in many other battles it was that fine loyal Drumalee man Frankie Walsh who scored the vital goal albeit of the soft variety when he lobbed in a ball from fully 40 yards and the ball eluded backs and forwards to end up in the Arva net just five minutes into the second half. Drumalee were ahead for the first time in the match and despite Arva’s best efforts they never looked like being overhauled. Arva hit the post twice in the closing stages but Drumalee were worthy champions and qualified to play in the senior grade next season. This is only Drumalee’s second ever title winning the Junior League in 1964. Drumalee particularly with the plentiful supply in the second half were outstanding in attack where Frankie Walsh was the star at centre half forward while the other veteran Donie Fay was always dangerous and threatening to the Arva defence. Micheal Greenan and Fergus McCauley opened up the Arva defence with some great movements. The burly Dennis O Keefe and Thomas McCauley were always in the thick of the action. At centre field Joey O Keefe was always trying hard but his partner Andy Monson did not produce his usual form. Paddy :Lyons had a fine game in goal his long kick outs being a feature and he saved his side twice in the closing stages with two magnificent full length saves. Joey Browne at full back and Seamus Fay and Oliver Reilly on the flanks were impregnable and gave Drumalee a spring board at the back while the half back line of Tommy and Michael Smith on the flanks and Tommy McCauley at centre half cut out any early threats from Arva and acted as a springboard for many of the Drumalee assaults in the second half. Michael Cully John Joe Brady and Tommy Brady were best in defence for Arva while Joe Flaherty and Seamus Sorahan ruled the roost at midfield. In attack only P Nelson and Sean White looked capable of penetrating the Drumalee defence. Arva led at the interval by 1-1 to Drumalee’s 0-3. Points from Tommy McCauley and Donie Fay put Drumalee into the lead then came the decisive goal from Frankie Walsh to put the town side 0-4 ahead. Later after Arva shot points from P Nelson Tony Flaherty sub and P Fox Micheal Greenan replied with two points from frees and Tommy McCauley also had another point before the great Donie Fay had the ball in the net but the goal was disallowed for a square ball. Referee Alo Donohoe from Oldcastle. Drumalee Paddy Lyons Oliver Reilly Joe Browne Seamus Fay Captain Tommy Smith Seamus McCauley Michael Smith Joe O Keefe Andy Monson Micheal Greenan Frank Walsh Fergus McCauley Tommy McCauley Dennis O Keefe and Donie Fay.
Jim Lindsey springs the surprise of the season by defeating hot favourite Frank Glancy in the semi final of the Cavan Badminton Championship in the Protestant Hall. Jim will now play brother Mervyn or Val Cassidy Belturbet in the decider.
“Diocese of Kilmore official pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop Austin Quinn. Pilgrim fare 41 guineas ex Dublin. Invalid fare £42 ex Dublin . Shamrock Travel 32 Eden Quay beside Liberty Hall Dublin Phone 01-48559. Invalid booking Father PJ McManus The Presbytery. Places limited.
December 12th 1969 Mrs E Daniels ‘Drumard House’ Ricehill organist at Cavan Parish Church is made a presentation of a handbag of notes by Archdeacon H W Shire and Rev George Millar BA the Rectory Cavan to mark 50 years of distinguished service as organist in Cavan Parish Church at a function in the Protestant Hall. At the age of 14 Mrs Daniels was chief organist in Killeshandra and later moved to Kilmore in 1922 and from there as permanent organist in Cavan Parish Church.
Bishop Austin Quinn in the year of ‘Itinerant Settlement’ called by the Irish Hierarchy is photographed at the very enjoyable social in Poor Clare’s where many Itinerant families were present or represented at the concert and social organised by the Girl’s Club Cavan. A similar function will be held this Sunday in Loreto Covent Cavan.
Pictured at the lecture give by Doctor Terence Cunningham lecturer in Moral Theology Maynooth College are Father Frank McKiernan Principal Ballinamore and Editor of the Bhreifne Journal Father Cunningham Breege Sheridan Treasurer and Cavan County Librarian Dr FPE Smith Chairman Liam Kelly Vice Chairman and Father Augustine Leydon Secretary Cumainn Seanchas an Cabhan. Dr Cunningham’s lecture ‘Cavan Town 1838’ will be published in full in the Anglo Celt at a later date.
George Donohoe Farnham Hotel Phone (15 and 138 two lines) and a native of Ballyconnell joins forces with his fellow county men John Clancy who has purchased the ‘Derragarra Inn’ Butlersbridge (Phone Butlersbridge 603) and Joe Good who is the proprietor of the ‘Abbey Bar’ (Phone Cavan 346) all expert caterers who have returned to their native counties in the last year send Christmas greetings to all their friends and customers at home and abroad.
Dermot Smith opens his super new ‘Domestic Appliance Centre’. at 80 Main Street (Harvest) Phone Cavan 475 where you are assured of first class service and good value in domestic appliance radios record players and televisions.
Death of Dermot Donlon Marian Row Ballinagh at the age of 37. Member of the famous Donlon family from Swellan who are closely identified with the Railway Station in Cavan. He was son of Paddy and Mrs Donlon retired CIE Swellan Cavan. For many years Dermot worked in Fegans before emigrating some years ago but returned only a few years ago and was recently once again working in Fegan’s as a coal delivery man. He took ill quite recently and died after a short illness in Lisdarn Hospital. He is survived by his parents in Swellan wife Bridie one daughter Geraldine six brothers John Brendan in Manchester Seamus in Mullingar Peter in Dublin Michael Ballyjamesduff and Brian in Swellan Cavan three sisters Mrs J Heaney Lurgan Armagh Mrs Michael Hyland in London and Phyllis in Belfast. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral in the Cathedral where Father PJ McManus officiated. Father Michael Gilbride Ballinagh recited the prayers for the dead in Cullies cemetery.
“My shop at 2 College Street opens every Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays selling best quality second hand clothing” Gerard Farrell Butlersbridge.
Mr Middlebrook from Boston in Lincolnshire wants to hear from Anglo Celt readers who took part in the ‘First Day of the Battle of the Somme’ July 1st 1916-he is presently compiling a book. Many Cavan men were among the advance party of Irish Fusiliers who fought on that day.
Crosserlough are red hot favourites to win their first Ulster Club Championship against the dark horses Bryansford Down in the Ulster Club final at Casement Park Belfast on Sunday next. They have been knocked out by eventual champions Saint Joseph’s Ballyshannon/Bundoran in the last two years but were very impressive in defeating Saint Eunan’s of Letterkenny in the semi final .Bryansford have no stars on the present Down team and are somewhat of an enigma emerging to win their first Down senior championship since 1957. The Newcastle based club provided a big shock in beating Burren in the Down senior final and were equally impressive in beating Clann Na Gael Armagh in the Ulster semi final. With their greater experience and physique Crosserlough are given a confident vote of winning their first every Ulster senior title. Controversary erupts over the choice of venue with Crosserlough claiming that Casement Park in the depths of winter was effectively a home venue for Bryansford. Despite the row the game goes ahead in Belfast.
Cavan CYMS white wash Arva Youths in snooker clash in Arva with Edward Smith beating Sean Curran Michael Breslin beating Eamonn Murray Sean McManus beat Eamonn McEntee Paddy O Reilly beat Martin McGurk and Martin Jermyn beat Con Bouchier.
Jim Lyndsey Kilmore causes big upset in Cavan Badminton semi final when he beats the favourite Frank Glancy in a thrilling encounter in the Protestant Hall. Subsequently he played Val Cassidy Killeshandra in the final after the latter had beaten Jim’s brother Mervyn in the semi final. Jim won a thrilling final and was presented with the ‘Hire Purchase Company of Ireland’ trophy by former Cavan and Ulster footballer Gabriel Kelly. In the same tournament Mrs T Smith and Mrs Gordon beat Mrs Turkington and Mrs Armstrong Kilmore Junior mixed doubles Jim Lindsey and Mrs Turkington beat Jim and Lucy Hayes Killeshandra Junior doubles Jim Hayes and Rory Toal Killeshandra beat J Bulsham and E Laurence Mohill Ladies Doubles Ann O Grady and Sheila Cosgrove beat Maureen Crowe and Mrs E Ellis Cavan Minor mixed Jim Browne and D Clarke Kilmore beat B Reilly and Mrs Bredin Killeshandra. The winner of the raffle for a valuable Christmas Hamper was Mrs Rose Lee Farnham Road.
Cootehill decisively beat a gallant Butlersbridge 0-10 to 1-4 in the County Junior Final at cold and windy Breffni Park before a good sized attendance. Cootehill young hungry team with eight of the present Cavan County minor team in the panel and the experience of Charlie Gallagher and Brian Sherlock were never led and despite the advantage of second half fresh wind in their back their challenge eventually petered out. Cootehill led by 0-6 to 1-2 at half time with the goal coming from tear away full forward Tom Sheridan. Every time Sheridan touched the ball there was an air of expectancy and his energetic play brought round of applause culminating with his great goal coming up to half time. Ollie Leddy equalized just after the break and most of the crowd thought that the Bridge would kick on to victory from this point but then tragedy struck as Tom Sheridan had to be carried off injured to be replaced by out of shape Con Smith whose role was purely pedestrian . Despite gallant efforts from the Bridge their attempts at scoring were feeble and B McCabe shot Cootehill points on 45 and 51 minutes and despite further pressure from the Bridge Charlie Gallagher shot the last point of the game on the stroke of full time. Butlersbridge Niall Sheridan Sean Brogan Ray Dunne T Reilly John McGerty F Rourke Mickey O Reilly Ollie Leddy Martin Fitzpatrick Eamonn Reilly Johnny Cusack Tommy Smyth Jimmy Browne Tom Sheridan (Captain) and Philip Dunne. Sub Con Smith for Tom Sheridan Referee P Masterson Cornafean. H L Smyth presented the Junior Championship trophy to Cootehill captain Brian Sherlock with Tom Sheridan the Bridge Captain first to offer his congratulations.
“Beat the Breathalyzer at McGinnity’s new Off Sales Department. Telephone Orders delivered promptly from out specially air conditioned Bar and Lounge. Enjoy chilled beer and iced spirits Phone Cavan 90”
December 19th 1969 Cavan’s Royal School are the winners of the Cavan secondary school’s debating final beating Saint Patrick’s College Cavan in the final at the Convent Concert Hall Poor Clare Convent/ The competition was sponsored by Cavan branch Gael Linn with Father Dan Gallogly Chairman presiding. Royal School Niall Harkin Captain Hilda Storey and Arthur Bright. Michael Smith Saint Patrick’s College won the individual award. Matt McDonagh MA Audrey De Vere were adjudicators with Father Dan Gallogly Chairman Cavan Gaelic League presiding. Enjoyable concert followed with contributions from Loreto Poor Clare’s Saint Patrick’s College and Royal School.
Tommy McEvoy son of Mr and Mrs Edward McEvoy College Street qualifies as a Male Staff Mental Health Nurse in Long Grove Hospital Surrey.
Death of Tom Brady at the age of 78 former
Manager of The Hibernian Bank in Mullingar at the Mater Private Hospital Eccles
Street Dublin. After his retirement he moved to Bettystown to retire. He was son
of the late Bernard and Mrs Brady ‘The Old Globe Hotel’ now the Ulster Arms Main
Street. He left Cavan at 15 and was employed in the Hibernian Bank in
Letterkenny. On the outbreak of World War One he enlisted and was Unit Paymaster
in the British Navy. He is survived by his wife Margaret son
Bernard Watford London three daughters Mrs M Keane Westmeath Mrs Zelazny Canada
and Mrs M Bailie Australia. He was brother of Paddy Cullies Peter Paul
Kingscourt Bernard Dublin Tony Philip BE and Johnny London Kathy Annie Town Hall
Street and Nora Ballyjamesduff. Funeral from Myvone Church with interment in
Forgney cemetery.
Death of one of Northern Ireland’s most prominent businessmen Michael J McGovern Monaghan Street Newry at the age of 93. He was father of Ina Hickey Church Street.
Cavan Bridge Club make a presentation to Jim Mansfield retired County Engineer on his departure reside in Dublin. Maura Cullen wife of Bertie President of the Club made the presentation to one of the most outstanding members the club has ever had. Native of Tipperary he is a founder member and former Captain and Secretary of Cavan Bridge Club.
Sean Walsh Tommy Gray Ken Simpson Tommy O Donnell Robert Gray Paddy Lyons Clyde Jenkins Noel Fay are among the definite starters to plunge in Swellan Lake this Christmas morning at 11:30.
Only fair prices at Cavan Turkey Market with cocks making a modest 2/3- 2/6 per lb hens 3/- to 3/6 and fat geese 2/6 per lb.
Michael ‘Maxie’ McDonald passes out as a member of Garda Siochana at the Depot in Templemore. He is son of Michael and Mrs McDonald Earlsvale Road. Michael is now serving in Mountjoy Station in Dublin.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Kathleen Sullivan and Dermot Morgan 2nd Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan E/W Kay Henry and Mrs McMyler 2nd Vincent Crotty and Nuala McGovern.3rd Annie Brady and Nellie Harding
County Cavan Golf Club Christmas Prize tie between Frank Lyons and T Rogers 29 ½ each.
Bombshell as TP O Reilly Chairman of Cavan County Board GAA announces that he is not seeking re election as Chairman of the County Board after serving 14 years in the position since being first elected in 1955 to succeed J Mullen Mountnuggent who had served three years as Chairman.
Big surprise as the hot favourites Crosserlough from Cavan fail to win the Ulster Senior Club Championship at well attended Casement Park where the conditions were good but windy with a heavy shower just before the throw in making the surface slippery . Controversary all week about the venue seemed to hamper Crosserlough’s preparation with their representatives claiming that Casement Park was effectively a home venue for the Down champions. Bryansford who had not won a Down senior championship since 1947 were much more a team while Crosserlough slow build up in their play played right into the hands of a young mobile hungry team who waltzed through the Crosserlough defence at great speed and cohesion. The game was won and lost at centre field where Sean Byers and Pat O Hara surprisingly played second fiddle to the Down pairing and even John Joe O Reilly’s switch from centre forward to centre field did not fully solve the problem as the forwards lost the leadership of the county star and Sean Byers was always off the pace in the forward line. What Crosserlough would have given for a Norbert Hanley to rescue them at the interval. Bryansford got off to a flying start and seemed to shock the Crosserlough men with their inter changing slick style going leading by three points at half time playing with the aid of the strong wind. They scored the vital goal five minutes before half time which halted the spirited Crosserlough fight back. Bryansford led 1-5 to 0-5 at half time. The Bryansford goal just before half time was the disaster that finally lost the game for the Cavan champions as Brendan Donohoe let the ball hop over his head and into the path of corner forward Sean O Hare who sent an unstoppable shot to the net despite the best efforts of Donal Crotty and Noel Lynch in the Crosserlough goals. Still at half time Crosserlough set fair to play with the strong wind and overhaul the Bryansford lead but instead the Down champions opened with intent and scored three more points to lead by 1-8 to 0-5 mid way through the second half. Paddy Cusack up front and Pauric Boyle were the only forwards to threaten any danger but Cusack in his anxiety was inclined to over play the ball and run up cul de sacs rather than play the ball to better placed colleagues. Bryansford had none of the established Down panel in their ranks and played as a team with JJ Smith at centre field having a stormer and easily emerging as the man of the match. Crosserlough Noel Lynch Hugh Donohue Brendan Donohoe Donal Crotty Dennis King Andy McCabe Percy Gilchreest Sean Byers and Pat O Hara Michael Cusack JJ O Reilly Paddy Cusack PV McCabe Gene Cusack and Pauric Boyle.
Joe Dolan and the Drifters make way for Larry Cunningham and the Country Blue Boys in the Sports Centre on Tuesday the 30th December 1969. Joe and the Drifters will play their date in Cavan shortly. Promoters of Larry’s first appearance in Cavan Steve Duggan PJ Carroll Paddy O Reilly and Micheal Smyth announce that they have reached an accommodation with Tommy McCormick owner of the Sports Centre which will nett the latter 15% of the takings cloak room and mineral bar takings for what promises to be one of the biggest nights ever in the history of dancing in Cavan.
Pictured are Cavan Old Folks Committee Betty Breslin Chairman Mrs Moorehead Surgeon Cullen Tommy Kenny Laura Breslin Secretary Angela Clarke Teresa Kitson Treasurer Maura Cullen Elizabeth Simpson and Father Des O Dowd. The well known Cavan tenor and entertainer Sean McManus was Santa Claus.
“Hub Bar under new management of Jim Gilchreest late of T G Mooney Dublin.”
December 26th 1969 Pictured is Jacinta Dunne daughter of Brendan and Mrs Dunne Church Street with her State Registered Nurse Parchment which she received at Sir Patrick Dunn’s Hospital in Dublin.
2nd Christmas Swim at Swellan. “9 intrepid swimmers” Sean Walsh, Tommy Gray, Robbie Gray, Noel Fay, Ken Simpson, Clive Jenkins, Paddy Lyons, John McDermott and Tommy O Donnell.
Tom McConville sells his leasehold premises ‘The Royal Hairdressing Salon’ beside the Farnham Hotel to Shirley Sheriff for £2,000
Peter Maguire is promoted to Sergeant and posted to Dowra. His brother John is a member of the force in Dublin.
Pictured is Mr and Mrs John Maguire Augher Sakilla Ballyconnell with their 16 children on the occasion of their Silver Wedding Anniversary. They have seven boys and nine girls. John is a Postman in Ballyconnell and is one of most famous Toomeregan Harrier of them all winning medals trophies and cups at every distance at Sports Meetings all over the area where he mostly cycled to and from the event. He has children from the age of 24 to nine months. His wife Kathleen looks after the small shop at the house as well as coping with the twelve children still at home. Pictured at Christmas 1969 are Kathleen and John Maguire with their family Declan 17 Noeleen 9 Kevin 12 Colm 2 Sheila 11 Ciaran 2 (Colm and Ciaran are twins) Orla 4 Seamus 24 with his wife Nora Paul 21 Angela 18 Kitty 17 Roisin 22 Marian 15 Yvonne eight weeks in the arms of her mother Kathleen Doreen 20 Tony 14 . Seamus and Paul are working in Dublin. Roisin is a teacher in Loreto College Bray. Doreen is chief cashier in the International Hotel in Dublin with Angela a Clerk in GV Maloney’s Solicitors Cavan. All others down to the twins aged four are still at school. Footnote His grandchildren Leoni and Maguire are well known Curtis Cup Golfers playing out of the Slieve Russell in Ballyconnell.
High Altar in the Cathedral is back in use with the priest now facing the people as and from last Sunday. The tabernacle has been moved to the Holy Family Altar.
“Cinderella In Pop Style” is the name of this year’s Pantomime from Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society from January 25th in the Town Hall for one week only. Cast of eighty with rehearsals taking place in the new Boy Scout’s Den for the very first time.
Due to ill health the legendary Tommy Gilroy Cavan Gaels is not seeking re election as Vice Chairman of Cavan County Board which he has occupied for the last six years. His work in the Fixtures and Disciplinary Committee will be badly missed. One of the great servants of Cavan GAA he played a pivotal role in the building and financing of the new Breffni Park in 1952 clearing the debt in a record time. He was Vice Chairman on the occasion of Cavan’s last All Ireland in 1952. Welcoming back the team to the county town on behalf of the Gaels of Breffni in the absence of Father Noel Fay Chairman who was unavoidable absent. Tommy first served on Cavan County Board as a delegate for his native Stradone in 1938. He was a selector in the glory days of 1947-1949 when Cavan contested three ~All Irelands on the trot winning in New York 1947 and against Mayo in Croke Park in 1948. He is a founder member of Cavan Gaels GFC being Vice Chairman since its foundation in 1957. Tommy is Chairman of the Gael’s finance committee since the start and they are engaged in the development of The Terry Coyle Park at the moment.
The Ulster team to play Munster at Croke Park on February 22nd 1970 is announced with Andy McCabe Enda McGowan Ray Carolan Steve Duggan and Gene Cusack and unlucky man out is Paddy Lyons who is named as sub goalkeeper. Team A Gallagher Tyrone Andy McCabe Tom McCreesh Armagh Tom O Hare Down Brian McEniff Donegal Tony McAtemney Antrim Enda McGowan Ray Carolan and Colm McAlarney Down John Murphy Down Mickey Niblock Derry Steve Duggan Sean O Connell Derry Sean O Neill Down and Gene Cusack. Subs Paddy Lyons Cavan Malachy McAfee Donegal Donal Carroll Donegal B Dolan Tyrone E Grieve Antrim J McCabe Monaghan and S McGrath Fermanagh.
Pictured at the ordination of Father Brian Darcy Ballinalack County Fermanagh the first priest to be ordained in Saint Michael’s College Enniskillen. The reception was held in the ‘Mountain View Hotel’ in Donagh. Pictured are his sister Joan Darcy father Hugh brother Gabriel and sister Maria.
January 2nd 1970 Fathers Declan Coyle Mountnuggent former Cavan County footballer Alo Connaughton Oldcastle and Harry O Carroll Manorhamilton are ordained by Bishop McCormack of Meath at Dalgan Park Navan.
Celt publishes full text of Father Terence Cunningham’s ‘Cavan Town 1838’ in this week’s issue.
Butlersbridge GFC make a presentation to star footballer Michael O Reilly who is emigrating and leaving the area. Social will be held in the Hall with music by Saint Aidan’s Ceilidhe Band on Friday 2nd January 1970. Subscriptions voluntary.
Midnight Mass 1969 celebrated by Bishop Austin Quinn with Father PJ Gargan being Master of Ceremonies and Father ABC McGrath in charge of the Cathedral Choir on the organ. The 8 am and 9 am on Christmas morning celebrated by Father PJ McManus while the 10 and 10:30 am Mass was celebrated by Father PJ Gargan Adm and the11:30 by Father ABC McGrath.
Wren boys on Saint Stephen’s Day very scarce but a more professional organised group arrived in the evening and were amply rewarded for their musical and entertainment talents.
Death of the legendary Frederick William Swan FW Swan former proprietor of an exclusive footwear shop opposite the Farnham Hotel and later the County Hotel. In latter years having disposed of the County Hotel he retired to live at Monte Viste Dalkey He was one of Cavan’s great characters and business people. Never seemed rushed or hurried he was a friend to all and was very successful in a poor time in Ireland in all his business ventures where he was ably assisted by his wife and Christy Kavanagh whom Freddy more or less adopted as a son and was Boots in the Hotel. His death occurred on Christmas Day 1969 in Monkstown Hospital Dublin. He is survived by his wife. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Derryheen cemetery..
Killygarry GFC annual dinner and presentation is held in the Lakeland Hotel with 270 guest present and Malachy O Reilly Chairman presiding and Hl Smith representing Cavan County Board.
Steady trade in the week up to Christmas with no last minute Christmas Eve Rush. Money was much more plentiful than in recent years with drapery being very much in demand for men and women. Maurice Brady reported that his figures were almost double of last year’s bumper year. As compared to other years very few exiles travelled from England for the Christmas holiday probably because of the uncertain political situation and tighter traveling restrictions due to the trouble in Northern Ireland. Fine spring like weather over Christmas with outdoor activates well patronized.
Cavan Bridge Club N/S Mr and Mrs Jim Hearn E/W Tommy McCormick and Jim Mansfield.
Cavan are back in training under Gabriel Kelly at Breffni Park in preparation for upcoming National League while Brendan Murtagh is putting the Dublin/ Cavan contingent through their paces at Islandbridge.
While Larry Cunningham and the County Blue Boys pack out the Sport’s Centre in Cavan the Mighty Avons with new singer Gene Stuart go on the air with sponsored programme from Radio Eireann.
January 9th 1970 Doctor Patrick Quinn DPH DCH DR COS is appointed County Cavan MOH . He is a native of Roscommon and a graduate of NUI Galway. He is married with two boys. He was previously Assistant County MOH Dublin and Kilkenny.
Presentation to seven heavy machinery operators who have retired from Cavan County Council at a Social in the Farnham Hotel. Pictured are Robert Hayes Cavan County Engineer B McPhillips Ballinagh 40 years service John Galligan Machinery Overseer Kilnavara J Teevan 27 years J Leatham Belturbet 42 years service P McGrath Virginia 40 years service C McPhillips 40 years service James Smith Coranure 21 years service. James Smith was the first man to drive the Magnet Cavan/Dublin bus. The company was owned by the late AJ Gordon Farnham Street and revolutionized and pioneered long distance bus travel in Ireland.
Sudden fall of heavy snow and freezing conditions bring a big turnout to County Cavan Golf Club where skiing skating and sleigh riding are the latest popular pursuits. Cavan grinds to a halt with the roads around the town untreated becoming treacherous particularly at Wolfe Tone Street College Street and Railway Road where many of the children have seized on the lack of traffic to make slides.
Death of Christopher Conway Annagelliffe at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. Well known hard working panel beater in Smith’s Garage. He was a native of Ballgriffin county Laois and had been ill for some time and made the trip to Lourdes only a few short months ago. He is survived by his wife Josephine two sons Joseph and John two daughters Elizabeth and Antoinette. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry with Father Des O Dowd officiating.
Death of Annie Lonnergan Coras Point at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. She was a native of Ballyjamesduff and had been only ill for a short time. Rev D O Dowd officiated at the representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Ballyjamesduff.
Death of the very popular Mattie Corcoran formerly charge hand in Provider’s Drapery in Ennis county Clare. He was a native of Curraghboy Athlone and spent most of his adult life in Cavan. He was a vey pleasant agreeable tall man who formed many lasting friendships in the town. Officer of Cavan Gaels Cavan Gaels where he played a pivotal role in amalgamating his own club Cavan Slashers. Life long member of the Pioneer movement Mattie led by example and mixed easily and seamlessly with those enjoying a drink at a function or meeting. He was very involved with the former Cavan Boxing Club and took a leading role in the running and development of the Boy Scouts and was an excellent golfer and former member of County Cavan Golf Club.. He was a most pleasant decent man and a pleasure to meet and do business with in his capacity as charge hand in Provider’s Drapery which closed down just a few years ago necessitation Mattie having to leave his beloved Cavan . He is survived by his mother brothers and sisters.
Bishop Austin Quinn joins in the call for a World Day of Prayer in Cavan Cathedral which this year is dedicated to finding a peace solution in nearby Northern Ireland. The Lesson was read by County Manager Dermot McCarthy and seats were reserved for civic religious and sporting groups. Bishop Austin Quinn presided and Father PJ Gargan Adm was the chief celebrant with Father ABC on the organ and conducting the Cathedral Choir.
Five day week kicks in for shops in the town with closing at ten on Saturday night and reopening at 9 on Tuesday. The old half day is abolished and shops will remain open all day. The new arrangements do not apply to the many licensed premises in the town.
All schools in the parish are closed as the cold weather heralds the entry of the flu virus with many houses in the town having at least one victim. Functions all over are cancelled due to showbands not being able to play due to some of their members being off with the flu.
Dermot and Irene Smith sell their private residence at 1 Earlsvale Road (opposite the Cathedral) for £4,900 to Sean and Etta McIntyre as Dermot opens the new ‘Cavan Domestic Centre’ at 80 Main Street for which he recently paid £4,000. The premises in Main Street comes complete with overhead family accommodation. The Auctioneers for both auctions was Brian Murphy.
Cavan Bridge Club manage 6 ½ tables despite the flu epidemic and inclement cold weather. N/S Mr and Mrs Jim Hearn E/W Jim Rafter and Jim Leonard.
Pictured is the presentation to Phil and Kathleen Murray on the occasion of their recent marriage and Hugo and Mrs Cafferty who are leaving Cavan for Dundalk by Jim McDonnell Chairman and Eugene Monaghan Secretary at the annual dinner dance of Cavan Gaels in the Farnham Hotel.
Sudden death of Father Jack Moore PP Southwark London in his early 50s while holidaying over the Christmas period with his brother in Belfast.. The Family were prominent in business in Bridge Street where they owned the licensed premises now owned by McGinnity’s and later retired to live in College Street. Father Jack was son of Mr and Mrs John Moore ‘Kelly’s Terrace Cavan and was born there in 1919.. Educated at the Boy’s School Cavan Saint Patrick’s College and Saint Patrick’s College Carlow. He was ordained in June 1943 in Saint McCartan’s Cathedral Monaghan by the Bishop of Clogher Most Rev Dr O Callaghan. Ordained with him on that day were Fathers PJ Brady Butlesbridge now in Glasgow Phil Brady Latt and the late Rev Father Michael Conlon brother of the legendary Frank Conlon from Crosskeys. He celebrated his first Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan. He was ordained for the Diocese of Southwark in London. He Celebrated his Silver Jubilee with Mass in Saint Clares in 1968. He was an outstanding member of Cavan Slashers GFC and all his life maintained a great interest in the welfare of Cavan football always adopting a positive attitude to the defeats as well as celebrating the many triumphs which included five All Ireland championships and up to thirty Ulster Championships. He never lost his child like Peter Pan personality and no matter how bad the news Father Jack could always find a silver lining. He was deeply involved with the Cavan Association in London and was President at his death. No emigrant from Cavan was ever neglected or in want when Father Jack was on the scene. He was a man of great humility and simplicity and his acts of charity and hospitality were legion and legendary in the London area where he was extremely popular with all classes and creeds and maintained a very good relationship with Southwark and London Council. He is survived by one brother Patrick in Belfast one niece and one nephew. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal from the Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast where the remains were received by Fathers PJ Gargan Adm and Des O Dowd CC as the coffin was being placed in front of the high altar on a catafalque Father ABC McGrath played Mendelssohn’s ‘Requiem’ Father P J Gargan Adm assisted by Father Des O Dowd was the chief celebrant of the Requiem Mass with priests from the Presbytery, Southwark and Saint Pats. The lesson was read by Peter McGinnity. Father ABC McGrath played Chopin’s Funeral March on the organ. As the coffin was being carried to the hearse, Frank Dempsey a native of Trim and Pipe Major Southwark and Burrough Pipe Band in full kilted attire played a lament.. As a mark of respect all business was suspended as the cortege made its way through the town to Killygarry. Among the clergy present was Right Rev Monsignor C Henderson VG representing the Bishop of Southwark Most Rev Dr Cyril Cowdray Right Rev Monsignor Anthony Reynolds Burrough London who was a past Parish Priest of Father Jack’s. Other clergy included Fathers Tommy Monaghan Cavan Ray Brady Cavan Sean Reilly Saint Patrick’s College Torlac O Reilly H Brady Aughnasheelin Vincent Duffy Clifferna John Young Ballinamore Joe Young Drumkilly Patsy Young Carrigallen Pat Brady Crosserlough Paddy Morris Belturbet Joe O Hanlon Nottingham S Conaty Ballyhaise and PJ Corrigan Milltown.
January 16th 1970 Presentation to Charlie Gallagher on the occasion of his retirement from inter county football by Monsignor James J O Reilly VG Dean of Kilmore at a well attended function in the White Horse Hotel Cootehill. Charlie and Brian Gallagher who spearheaded Cootehill Celtic’s rise to prominence in the 1950s winning Junior Championships in 1953 followed by senior in both 1954 and 1955 were both pupils of Saint Michael’s School in Cootehill where they came under the influence of J H Fitzsimmons who was a great promoter of both football and athletics in the school. Later the great Willie Connolly winner of two All Ireland medals in 1933 and 1935 taught in the school where most of the successful Celtic team learnt the rudiments and skills of the game.
Mary McDonagh daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene McDonagh Bailieboro wins 1st Prize in the Aer Lingus Young Scientist of the Year Exhibition in the Junior Sociology Class. Mary is a pupil of Loreto Convent and her mother is the former Rita Sullivan from Cavan town.
Over 350 athletes take part in the Ulster Junior Championships in Cootehill. Excellently organised event which took place in very good conditions over a six mile course for the War Memorial Trophy 1st Henry Rocks Corrigan AC Belfast 2nd Ray Graham Glasslough. Teams from Ballyjamesduff Laragh Kill Cootehill Ballintemple and Cornafean represented Cavan. In the Ladie’s one mile event the winner was local girl Jean Tierney Cootehill in a respectable time of 6 minutes and 14 seconds while 2nd Vera Sherry Glasslough and 3rd Marian Kiernan Ballintemple. Ulster Boy’s Under 15 1st Michael McCabe Cootehill 2nd Sean McEnespie Glasslough and 3rd A Harte Armagh City Harriers. Senior 4 mile event 1st Gerry Craig Oak Leaf Derry City 2nd Noel McDaid Cranford 3rd Christy McMonagle Oak Leaf 4th Jim Cochrane Cootehill and 5th Matt Rudden Laragh AC.
Dissidents at Sinn Féin Ard Feis pledge allegiance to Provisional Army Council and herald the birth of the Provisional IRA. Nearly two thirds walked out of Ard Fheis at protest at proposals to participated in Parliamentary Politics. Dissidents pledged their allegiance to ‘The Provisional Army Council’.
Death of William ‘Willie’ Sheridan 13 Saint Brigids after a long illness. He was aged 70 and worked with the Poor Clares for over 25 years and later with Onslow Bredin. He was a most industrious ‘tasty’ man who kept an outstanding garden both vegetables and flowers which he cultivated each year to the highest standard. He was extremely well known and extremely popular in Cavan. He was predeceased by his wife some years ago and is survived by his sons Paddy, Tom, Christy Jack and Billy and daughters May(O Donnell) Florrie and Bridie (Higgins). Father Desmond O Dowd officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Killygarry cemetery.
Bernadette Devlin accuses the Gardai of brutality as 60,000 people gather outside the Royal Hibernian Hotel where the South African team are staying and then march on Lansdowne Road where Ireland were playing the Springboks.
Old Folks Committee 1970:Chairman Betty Breslin, Treasurer Theresa Kitson, Assistant Treasurer. Mrs E McEvoy, Secretary Laura Breslin, Committee Rev Des O Dowd, E McEvoy, Joe McGovern, Joan O Hanlon Mrs Maureen Hunt, Mrs Robert Simpson, Mrs BT Cullen, Una O Reilly, Mrs M Smith, Maureen Leinster, Eileen Hannigan and Mrs Moorehead.
‘Cinderella in Pop’ is the Boy Scouts Pantomime presentation in the Town Hall from January 25th 1970. Full dress rehearsal in the Scout Den next Sunday at 3 pm.
Death of Patrick Flood Glasdrummond Poles at his residence after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude at the age of 62. Well known industrious farmer he was known for his welcoming and friendly nature and help and assistance to his neighbors and friends. He is survived by his wife Kate and one sister Mrs N Reilly in Drogheda. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery with Father Des O Dowd officiating.
The 7th Annual Gorta Dance for the relief of famine and hunger in Africa was held in the Town Hall with a capacity attendance. The Navak and Apollo Showbands gave their services free and the Cavan Mineral Waters supplied the minerals free of charge. Anselem Lovett Secretary reported a profit of £144 which will be sent to Gorta Headquarters in Dublin.
Efforts are being made to form a branch of Spina Bifida in Cavan and a meeting will be held in the Farnham Hotel to seek members willing to form an association. Great advances have been made in the treatment of babies born with spinal disorders and the aim is to form a group to inform parents and guardians of the help and assistance available in dealing with these problems.
Crubany School still closes as the flu epidemic reaches a climax in Cavan. Only 19 out of a possible 100 students turned up last Monday after the recent Christmas holidays and it was decided to wait a further week until the epidemic had passed.
Great strides are being made at the Textile factory owned by Smyco in Swellan with five more sewing machines added and since Christmas three boys and three girls have been taken on as trainees.
Cavan Bridge Club 6 ½ tables N/S Dr Martin and Mrs McMyler E/W Miss Kelly and Miss Ann McEneaney. Tuesday 12th of January 1970 N/S Kathleen Brady and Miss McMyler E/W Liam Bogue and P Whitney.
Death of James Bredin Cortubber at his residence at the age of 81. Old resident deservedly popular with all creeds and classes. Farmer and building contractor he was known for the excellence of his work and his speed in completing and finishing jobs to the highest specification at a reasonable cost. Great personality ready wit and good humour made him a favourite with all and he loved to meet and converse with people. The news of his passing was received with regret over a wide area. He is survived by his wife seven sons Onslow in Cavan Billy and Robert in the USA Charlie Joe and Ben New Zealand and Victor Cortubber two daughters Mrs W McGarvey London and Mrs W Davison Gilford county Down. There was a large and very representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Ballyhaise Church to the adjoining cemetery with Rev JGB Roycroft officiating.
January 23rd 1970.Saint Felim’s Boys Secondary School Ballinamore is officially blessed and opened by Bishop Austin Quinn with Padraic Faulkner TD Minister for Education in attendance. The Architect was Hubert Duffy son of Paddy and Ellen Duffy Owen Roe Terrace Cavan. Eddie McGarry was the building contractor. The Principal Father Frank McKiernan welcomed all the guests while Fianna Fail were represented locally by Ray McSherry from Sligo.
Eamonn Ceannt Deputy Director of Bord Failte makes a presentation to Cavan County Council accepted by Chairman Paddy O Reilly CNP Kilnaleck to mark Cavan’s achievement of being Ireland’s tidiest town for 1969 as the Government continue a policy of ignoring and paying lip service to the development of one of Ireland’s forgotten border counties.
Death of Annie Hever nee Miney Rossa Place where the family operate a very successful Restaurant business at the age of 90 She spent over 50 years of her life in the USA and was a native of Lacken. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Potahee.
Uproar as Dermot McCarthy County Manager proposes two Itinerant Halting sites for Cavan town naming Moynehall where it is proposed to construct a 14 berth halting site at a cost of £4,500 and the Fairgreen where there will be provision for 6 halting sites at a cost of £3,250. Cavan County Council spent an afternoon discussing the proposals where the attitude was go ahead but not in my area. Andy O Brien mentioned that the water quality in the Moynehall are would not support another fourteen subscribers and there were other problems including the objection of the majority of the residents with the honorable exception of Mrs Fay NT Pullabawn who was championing the rights of the Itinerants. The Committee proposing the changes consisted of Brian Tansey Chief Assistant County Engineer Jim Hayes Housing Engineer and Muriel Doherty Children’s Officer.
Death Delia Murtagh nee Rynn Connolly Street Cavan at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She is survived by her husband James three sisters Sister Dominick Sundrive Road Sister Anthony Churchtown both Marist Order and Kathleen Galligan ‘Riverdale’ Connolly Street. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Ballinaglera county Leitrim.
Death of one of Cavan’s truly great characters Johnny McDonagh at Saint Phelim’s Hospital at the age of 75. Great character he was a native of Galway and never lost his pronounced Galway accent. Soft spoken quiet man but as tough as nails Johnny was a former Connaught Ranger and fought in World War 1 on the understanding like his colleagues that the British would offer Ireland and its fighting men some form of ‘Home Rule’ when the War was over. Johnny never forgive the British for reneging on this promise. He was king of the pitch and toss pits that prevailed around Cavan town and was known to have two headed pennies at his disposal if under pressure. He was a wonderful raconteur and anything he had to say was always worth listening to. He was a sort of father figure for rogues and sinners. His tall well kept mustache appearance will be badly missed from the streets of Cavan where he was known for his gentle manner and fiery spirit. In latter years he retired to live in peace at Saint Phelim’s Hospital where he was lovingly cared for by the Matron and staff. Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated at the funeral from the Hospital Chapel to Cullies cemetery.
Death of James Keyes at the age of 39. Member of the cleaning staff of Cavan UDC his sudden death is a tragic loss to his young family and wife Tessie. He is survived by his wife Tessie four daughters and one son. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
The annual Irish school’s drama festival takes place in the Town Hall on 24th to 26th February 1970. Special section for adults.
Over fifty runners take part in the annual seven mile county Cavan senior cross country championship in Laragh which was won in convincing style by the host club. 1st Seamus Cassidy Laragh in 35 minutes and 10 seconds 2nd Hugh McGovern Laragh in 35 22 and 3rd Matt Rudden in 35: 35 all first three from Laragh. Teams 1st Laragh 2nd Cootehill 3rd Kill 4th Cornafean incomplete team. Boy’s Under 16 two mile championship 1st JJ Boyd Cornafean 2nd M McCabe Cootehill. Ladie’s one mile championship of Cavan 1st Jean Tierney Cootehill 6 minutes and 15 seconds 2nd Marian Kiernan Ballintemple and 3rd Patricia Kiernan Ballintemple. Under 14 mile Sean Kiernan Ballyjamesduff 2nd Patrick Cochrane Cootehill 3rd John McCaffrey Cootehill.
‘Cinderella Goes Pop’ is the new Pantomime from Cavan Boy Scouts Musical Society which is expected to raise over £500 towards the building and fitting out of the new Scout Den at Railway Road. Prince Charming is Martin McCullough Demon Paddy Murray Mitey Mike Michael Joe McEntee Cinderella is Maua Kane M/S Jezebel and Delilah Sean Galligan and Mel Doherty Baron Eamonn Higgins Lady Montivie Sally McKenna Buttons Noel Fay Fairy Queen Seamus McCormack Manager of Chancers Jimmy Mulcahy and Receptionist Rita Higgins. Ladie’s Chorus Marie O Donohoe Frances Mulcahy Frances McKiernan Susan Coyle Noreen O Donoghue Rose Mary Allen Nora Cullen Teresa Kitson Peggy Smith Carmel Sheridan Teresa Kennedy and Delores Connolly. Men’s Chorus Paul McCusker John Sheridan Brian McGlashin Felix Gormley Turlough Smith Dennis McCarthy Sean Kane Bernard Geoghegan Noel McGinnity Andreas McEntee Charles Donoghue David Lee Aidan Elliott Connie Walsh Larry Nee and Brian McCormack. Chorus of Water Pirates Gene Finnegan John Sheridan Paul Ronan Ray O Connor Terry O Connor Gerry O Keefe Paul O Keefe D Smith Niall Smith John Sharkey Philip Hourican John Rehill Noel Conaty Paddy Gargan Seamus Henry A Carty and Johnny McCormack. Backstage Danny O Hanlon Frank O Keefe Michael Smith Saint Phelim’s Gregory Sheridan Gerry Egan . Lighting effects Brian Sullivan. Make up Betty Hickey Bill Henry and Brother Gerard. Wardrobe Mistress Maureen Hand. Orchestra Jackie Fitzpatrick Eamonn ‘Frosty’ Donohoe Eamonn ‘Buttons’ Brady Leo Ronan Pat Kelly John Hannigan Dermot Smith and Eileen Morgan on the piano. Mitey Tots A Smith Donal Kilduff David Smith Brendan Coyle C Murray Michael Heslin Tomas Wilson M Sheridan K Kilduff J Farrelly and M McEntee.
January 30th 1970:Jim McDonnell at the age of 34 is elected as the new Chairman of Cavan County Board GAA succeeding TP O Reilly who held the post for the last 14 years. He defeated Arva garage proprietor and former Cormore star Phil Brady aged 37 by 134-48 while Tom O Dowd is Vice Chairman defeating L Lynch Dublin 104-71 and succeeds Tom Gilroy who did not seek re election due to health reason. Brian O Reilly Assistant Secretary and Registrar. Tom Maguire is the new Central Council Representative. HL Smith (Secretary) for 33rd year and P C Donohoe (Treasurer) for 11th year were returned unopposed. Jim McDonnell is a Cavan footballing legend winning three Ulster Championship medals in 1955 1962 and 1964. He represented the combined universities for over five years and was picked on the Irish team of 1960. He is the holder of four Railway Cup medals and one Cavan Senior Championship medal with his club Cavan Gael’s in 1965. He is presently Chairman of the town club. His display in Cavan’s heavy loss to Kerry in the All Ireland final of 1955 was rated by John D Hickey the legendary GAA writer with the Irish Independent as ‘the greatest display given by any individual player in Croke Park’
Death of Mary Ann Rehill late of Laragh at the residence of her daughter Mrs Patrick Coyle Pullamore. She is survived by her family. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to Laragh cemetery with Father Patrick J Gargan officiating.
Historic picture on the front of the Anglo Celt shows the signing of a £500,000 contract awarded to Tom McGurk Ballyjamesduff to build the Ambrosia Skimmed Milk factory on the Dublin side of Virginia. Pictured are Tom McGurk Contractor Stephen Curtis Ambrosia Ronald White Dip Arch Liverpool (in conjunction with Harry O Connell BE) Con Odlum Engineer Harry O Connell BE HJ Hobman Project Manager and Dermot Dowse Senior Partner. The Quantity Surveyors are Noel Speidel and Partners. Consulting Engineers are Edward G Pettit and Partners
The brother Patrick Moore in Newtownabbey county Antrim of Father John ‘Jack’ Gerard Moore whose death occurred last month thank all those who assisted at the funeral particularly Father Patrick J Gargan Adm and Father Des O Dowd. Father Moore was a native of Kelly’s Corner Cavan (John McGinnity’s)
Death of one of Cavan’s oldest and most respected residents Bridget ‘Ma’ Kelly Bridge Street at the residence of her daughter Ina McCaul Bridge Street at the age of 65. She was the owner of a very select highly respectable licensed premises on the far side of Bridge Street and only select customers were admitted to this beautifully kept premises. She was a native of Offaly and was predeceased by her husband Peter some years ago. She is survived by her only daughter Ena McCaul and grandchildren. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Sympathy is extended to Aidan Leahy Main Street on the death of his mother Mary E Leahy Point Road Dundalk at the Lourdes Hospital Drogheda. Her husband Michael was Postmaster in Cavan before going to Drogheda.
Week of prayer for Christian Unity at Cavan Presbyterian Church is not attended by any Catholic representative. The Service was conducted by Rev George Millar and Rev JW Fletcher . A short sermon was delivered by Bishop Right Rev E F Moore PhD DD.
Doctor Philip O Connell MSc FRSAI a native of Fartragh Virginia dies at his residence Ard Na Greinne in Clonmel at the age of 75. He was author of ‘Schools and Scholars of Bhreifne and The History of the Diocese of Kilmore and was an annual contributor to the Bhreifne Journal sponsored by Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne of which he was a founding member. He was Principal Clonmel Technical Institute. His wife Kathleen died thirteen years ago. He is survived by his brother in Virginia relatives and many friends. Funeral from Saints Peter and Paul Clonmel to Maghera cemetery Virginia county Cavan. A concelebrated Mass for Dr Philip O Connell will take place in the Cathedral next month sponsored by Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne. Among the attendance at the funeral were Fathers Charles Travers PP Corlough and Drumreilly and Father Frank McKiernan Principal Saint Felim’s Ballinamore and Editor of the Bhreifne Journal.
February 6th 1970:Death of Charles Jackson 18 Fairview at his residence after a long illness. aged 57.Native of Swellan. He worked all his life in McCarren's. Survived by his wife Margaret sons Joe, Charlie and Paddy and daughters Mollie, Annie Bridget, Margaret, Susan, Lily and Frances and his mother Mrs R A Jackson in England brothers and sisters. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Noel Teahan pictured returns to Cavan as Manager of the Bank Of Ireland replacing John Owen who has gone to Raheny Dublin as Manager. Noel a native of Arklow served in Cavan from 1958-1965 and has served the Bank of Ireland in Listowel and Kilkenny. He is a very keen golfer and was very popular on his last visit. He is married to Collette and they have three boys and one girl.
Death of Joseph Fitzsimmons well known farmer in the Arahan area. He is survived by his brothers nephews nieces relatives and many friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Same Week: Death of Freddie Morris 81 Church Street at the age of 70 at the residence of his sister Mrs McKeown 81 Church Street. Operated a very successful pottery and delph shop opposite the Poor Clare Convent (AOR). Most pleasant decent man he was a native of the town and one of the famous Morris family who were well known in business and plumbing circles in the town. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Ballyhaise. Rev GCA Millar officiated. He is survived by his sister Mrs McKeown Cavan Mrs M Murray Arklow.
Garda Brendan Wright Superintendent’s Clerk and a native of Clones is transferred on promotion after five years in Cavan to Bellmullett county Mayo.
Death of Robert Niblock (97) College Street one of Cavan’s oldest citizens. Carpenter and mechanic in Gordon’s garage. Member of Church of Ireland Church Vestry. Rev George Millar MA Rector officiated at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery.
Death of Theresa Tully Killynebber at the age of 70. A native of Mullingar. She was extremely popular and vey helpful and charitable to her neighbours friends and even strangers who called to her home in Killynebber. She is survived by her six sons. Rev D O Dowd officiated at the funeral to Killygarry.
Tridium in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes concludes with Mass in the Cathedral given by the Rosary Priest Father Gabriel Harty O P. The talks in Saint Augustine’s Hall after Mass were illustrated with slides.
Portent of things to come as Cavan sink to 1-14 to 1-2 beating in Ballinascreen against Derry in the National Football League Division 2 Section B played in very soft muddy conditions. Derry led a very poor lethargic Cavan team by 1-8 to 0-0 at the interval having enjoyed the benefit of the strong wind in the first half. Upsetting for Cavan was that Peter Pritchard was involved in a motor accident on his way to the game and although not seriously injured he was ruled out of the starting team being replaced by Brendan Murtagh who in the circumstances acquitted himself very well.
Death of Mrs Bridget Cartwright Mitchell Street. Survived by her son Eddie and 3 daughters Kathleen Faulkner Saint Bridget’s Mrs C O Conner Saint Bridget’s and Mrs E Quinn Saint Aidan’s . Rev PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral to Killygarry cemetery.
VEC Teachers on National Strike. In Cavan there are 286 pupils and 16 teachers in Cavan Technical School. .
February 13th 1969 Christina Clarke suing by her father John ‘Buddy’ Clarke 7 Tullac Mongan wins her action against Martin Gaffney Garage Proprietor for damages she incurred when running out from behind a parked vehicle in Connolly Street she was knocked down by a car driven by the defendant. The damages were mitigated down to £600 from £2,400 when the evidence was heard at Cavan Circuit Court. TF Roe instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick was for the Clarke’s while John F Kelly represented Martin Gaffney who was exonerated for any blame in the accident which occurred on October 22nd 1968.
Cavan’ s Convent School stage the highly impressive well dressed well lit and well produced Operetta ‘The Wishing Cup’ on three nights in the new Convent Hall Cock Hill Cavan. Stars included Peggy Smith Betsey Coyle Catriona McGovern Fanoni Donohoe Teresa McDonald Teresa O Reilly Yvonne Sheridan Maura Farrell Roisin Hayes Anny Lyng Alice Smith Ursula McEvoy Angela O Reilly Majella McCaffrey Barbara McCabe Angela McHugh Bernadette Conlon Lorraine Smith and Kathleen Smith. Pictured are the gypsies who took part in the camp fire scene which was the highlight of the show. M Johnston C Keoghan Francis Flood Geraldine Geoghegan B Mullery C Wilson Helen O Reilly J Kennedy Louise Sexton C McHugh Rose McCaffrey Mary Graham Angela Higgins M Smith Helen Morton L Bravendar M Burke M Clarke C Hayes Helen Quinn Mary Tully Frances Jackson Teresa Keyes Geraldine Smith Antoinette Coleman and B Leddy.
Dr Brian Galligan is appointed Dispensary Doctor for Kilnaleck and is selling his house at Farnham Street as Cavan is plunged into a medical mess with no cover for the ill Dr Jack Sullivan and the late Dominick McCabe whose death occurred recently. Dr Charles Lorrigan Dispensary Doctor for Ballyhaise steps into the breach and despite his best efforts night and day is unable to stop the situation escalating to a full blown crisis. The only other doctor in town is Doctor Con Lenihan who took over the practice of the late Doctor Flannery in Farnham Street.
Death of Robert Niblock late of College Street in Saint Phelim’s Hospital at the age of 97. One of Cavan’s oldest and most respected residents he was a member for many years of the Select Vestry Church of Ireland. He worked as a Mechanic in Gordon’s Garage and was one of the first to master the introduction of the motor car being a proficient driver fo al sorts of mechanical vehicles of all classes and sizes. He is survived by one brother Charles Niblock in Dublin. There was a very large attendance of all classes and creeds at the funeral from Cavan Parish Church with Rev GCA Millar presiding with burial later in the New cemetery.
Sympathy is extended to Miss Molly McNally College Street on the death of her brother Vincent a native of the town in London.
Rev GCA Millar celebrates the morning service for Ash Wednesday in Cavan Parish Church while over in the Cathedral Father Gabriel Harty OP celebrates the 7:30 evening Mass and later treats the attendance to a slide show on Our Lady of Lourdes in the nearby Saint Augustine’s Hall.
Vincent Walsh Treasurer Cavan Credit Union announces the signing up of the 300th member of Cavan Credit Union with share capital reaching a new unstated high. The AGM of Cavan Credit Union will take place in the Town Hall on February 23rd 1970.
The monthly meeting of Cavan CYMS is postponed to Sunday 1st of March as a mark of respect to one of its greatest ever members Gerry M Lovett Cathedral Road whose untimely death occurred in a Dublin Hospital. He was a native of Bear Island count Cork and was involved as Metal Work teacher and Principal of Cavan Technical School for over 34 years. He was aged 62.
Up and down form as Cavan trash Tyrone 1-11 to 1-1 in Dungannon in damp muddy underfoot conditions. Cavan led Tyrone by 0-5 to 1-1 at half time after playing against a strong fresh breeze. Tyrone were woeful and lucky to escape with a ten point beating failing to score in the second half.
Fergus McCauley one of the stars of the all conquering Drumalee Intermediate champions team breaks his left leg in a league game against Ballymachugh at the latter’s ground. He is presently in the Surgical Hospital and is expected to be out of the game for at least three months.
February 20th 1970 Further calls on the County Manager to appoint a temporary Dispensary Doctor for Cavan as the absence of medical intervention on the ground reaches crisis point. Mr McCarthy County Manage points out that the present incumbent is seriously sick and Dr Lorrigan Dispensary Doctor is covering night and day but he accepts that the situation is not perfect. He more or less states that despite all his efforts and that of Cavan County Council no doctor wants to come to Cavan which is considered to be a completely unattractive destination.
Death of well known farmer and milk delivery man Frank Lee Tullyco at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan after a long illness. He was one of the great characters around the town and was an outstanding footballer and hurler with Tullyco in his youth. He had a lifelong interest in Irish music and played many instruments. He was one of the chief organisers of the first Fleadh Cheoil to be held in Cavan in 1954. He is survived by his brother Paddy in Castlepollard one sister Kathleen in Tullyco nephews and nieces. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the removal and funeral in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
Rev Brother John FSC is the Question Master at the Irish Question Team won by Saint Norbert’s Kilnacrott who defeated The Royal School in the new Concert Hall at Saint Clare’s School. The event is sponsored by the Gaelic League Cavan.
Jackson’s Garage announce that John Costello Virginia pictured is to become their chief salesman in East Cavan for all Ford products.
Bishop Quinn proclaims the new liturgy as a huge breakthrough for the laity’s participation in Church ceremonies with the priest now facing the people and saying the Mass in the local language with the laity expected to make the appropriated responses. “No longer will people be ‘hearing Mass’ but participating with the priest in saying Mass” Bishop Quinn asks this Lent that families in the Diocese make a special effort to pray the family rosary together each night.
Gabriel Kelly takes over from Mick Higgins as Manager of the Cavan senior football team. Selectors are Paul Caffrey Drumalee Phil Brady Arva and Benny Brady Lavey. Mick Higgins former Cavan All Ireland footballer held the post for nine years and guided Cavan to four Ulster senior championships. He is the winner of three All Ireland medals captaining Cavan to their last triumph in 1952. He bemoans the fact that great players like Tom Maguire Jim McDonnell Charlie Gallagher never even got the chance of playing in the All Ireland final and is confident that Ray Carolan John Joe O Reilly Philip Murray and the rest of the Cavan team will win not one but several All Ireland senior titles in the next few years.
Table Tennis Club Chairman Jim Fay Secretary Sean McDonald Treasurer Alec Dempsey Coach Seamus De Faoite. Committee Father Des O Dowd Mickey Breslin PJ Carroll Maurice Brady Bernard Sharkey Oliver Malone and Eithne O Reilly. Practice in Saint Augustine’s Hall on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
February 27th 1970 Bernadette Graham Housekeeper Farnham Street Cavan makes a successful clam against the owners of the Westenra Hotel Monaghan for injures received when she fell on the premises on November 19th 1967. She was awarded £3,000 and costs by order of the High Court. Tom O Higgins SC and WD Finlay SC and TF Roe instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick TD appeared for Bernadette Graham while TR Finlay SC and Robert Barr instructed by George V Maloney were for the defendants.
Nationwide unrest as the Banks go on a work to rule only opening from 10-12:30 each day by order of the Bank Official’s Union. They now join among others the Technical School teachers who are also on strike.
New high value very attractive 50 pence piece goes into circulation and will replace the jaded 10/- note in preparation for decimalization in February 1971.
Willie Corr Cashier Ulster Bank is leaving Cavan on promotion to Blackrock as Pro Manager. He was extremely popular in Cavan during his two years in the town and played soccer football for Belturbet. He is a native of Dundalk county Louth.
Cavan Chamber of Commerce 1970 Chairman Matt Connolly Vice Chairman Brian Murphy Secretary Richard McIntyre Treasurer Sean Young. Committee Louis Blessing Mervyn Johnston Benny Hickey Phil Donohoe Michael Ryan Bill Mackeral Joseph Good Margaret Smith Bridge Street and Vera Gilchreest. The meeting was addressed by Robert M Hayes County Engineer who outlined the plans to upgrade the sewerage and water systems in the town and the disruption to expect.
Death of Doctor Henry A ‘Harry’ Galligan in London at the age of 51. He was a native of Upper Main Street being born there at 71 Main Street (Dunne’s Bar). He was nephew of Rev Henry Galligan PP. He was educated in the Boy’s School Cavan Saint Patrick’s College Blackrock and the College of Surgeons Dublin where he qualified in 1941. He was House Surgeon in the Surgical Hospital Cavan for some years and later spent some time in Portlaoise Hospital before emigrating to London. He was an eminent well known doctor in London and was President of the Royal College of Surgeons London branch. He is survived by his wife Josephine daughter Sheila son Gerard brother of Paddy farmer and milk delivery man Annagelliffe Cavan sisters Kathleen Crowe USA Margaret Marsh Dublin and Mrs Antoinette Murphy Earlsvale Road Cavan. Funeral following Requiem Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart Edge Hill Wimbledon to Battersea Morten cemetery.
Ulster power their way to their 9th successive Railway Cup Final beating Munster 2-12 to 0-6 in a very poorly contested Railway Cup semi final at Croke Park. Munster with the advantage of the strong wind and heavy rain in their backs trailed Ulster by 1-4 to 0-5 at the interval and the writing for the small crowd was on the wall. Sean O Neill was outstanding in the forwards and the speed and teamwork of debut boy Steve Duggan and Gene Cusack carved holes in a very pedestrian disinterested Munster defence. They now play Connaught in the final at Croke Park on Saint Patrick’s Day and the Celt calls for the inclusion of Hughie Newman who was mysteriously omitted from the Ulster team for the semi final.
Pictured are Cavan anglers with their trophies won during the year. Sean Young fly casting Norman Cinnamond Scottish Bowl for his interprovincial prowess with Ulster and Vincent Bartley heaviest trout.
18,161 copies of the Anglo Celt are sold each week and it is estimated that over 70,000 people read the paper each week.
March 6th 1970 Death of Gerry Lovett Cathedral Road at the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin. Aged 62. He was a native of Beare Island County Cork. He taught for a period in Donegal before being appointed as a Metal Work teacher to Cavan Technical School in 1936. Headmaster of Cavan Vocational School at his death. He over saw a huge change in the manner of education at Technical School resulting in the imminent erection of the state of the art Vocational School at Cullies cemetery . At his death, he was Secretary of Saint Josephs Young Priest Society, President of Cavan Saint Vincent De Paul. Former Secretary of Cavan Cumainn Fianna Fáil. Founder member and long time President of Cavan CYMS. He was at one time the leading activist for Fianna Fail in the Cavan area and stood for election in a General Election where his respectable vote helped to re elect Paddy Smith and Mick Sheridan. He took a life long interest in the welfare of his students and placed many of them in employment in the area. He was always available to impart knowledge or give grinds to students studying for the Garda or other professions. At his funeral Guards of Honour from all the local organisations including the members of Cavan CYMS who met the cortege at the outskirts of the town.He is survived by his wife Margaret, one daughter Mary (Oldcastle) and sons Diarmuid, Anselem, Gerard and John. He was brother of Eileen McDonald South End on Sea England Rev P J Gargan Adm officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry and pupils from Cavan Technical School formed a guard of honour on each side of the hearse as it made its way through streets of Cavan with every business closed and shuttered as mark of respect.
Same Week Death of Doctor Dominick McCabe Farnham Street in Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn at the age of 51. Son of the late Senator Dominick and Mrs Mary McCabe NT Killygarry House. He was educated at Killygarry National School Saint Patrick’ s College and UCD. He first took up an appointment as House Surgeon in the Surgical Hospital before setting up his own busy practice and later being appointed Physician in Saint Phelim’s Hospital where he was very popular with patients and staff. “Exceptional talent and humour”. Compere of the 1966 and 1969 winning Saint Phelim's Hospital Group in the Tops of Breffni. He was a man of great humour and ready wit and loved nothing better than a good yarn to lighten his load. Even when the laugh was on himself Dominick could always break into a ready smile and twinkle in the eye. Member and Captain of County Cavan Golf Club-the course was closed as mark of respect on Saturday until 2 pm . He is survived by his wife Beda, daughters Annette, Barbara, Caroline, Irene and baby son Dominick “Easy going manner and sense of humour belied his greatness as a medical practitioner”. Funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Saint Brigid's cemetery Killygarry.
Death of Michael ‘Mick’ Sheridan politician and farmer Ballyhillan Crossdoney at his residence at the age of 73. He was a Fianna Fail TD for County Cavan from 1966-1961 when he retired. Member of one of the great Cavan Republican families. He was a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and joined the Irish Volunteers in 1915. He was a very active member of the IRA from 1919 and was Brigade Commander from 1922-1923. As early as 1915 he paraded with the Volunteers in Ballinagh when the famous O Rahilly visited the village. His activities during the Black and Tan War led to his arrest and imprisonment in Belfast Gaol in 1921. In Cavan town Mick Sheridan was a constant visitor to the Cavan House which was considered a safe house for Volunteers and IRA men on the run. Indeed all three of the Sheridan brothers were staunch active members of the IRA and their sister Brid later to be County Cavan Librarian was a leading member of Cumann Na Mbhan. Indeed the family home at Crossdoney was burnt to the ground by the Black and Tans and his brother Captain Tommy Sheridan was shot dead in an exchange of fire with the Black and Tans in Crossdoney. Mick Sheridan had no enemies and such was his popularity that he drew support from all quarters creeds and classes. He headed the poll in 1933 General Election but after that he was always elected second to the high profile Paddy Smith who was Minister in several Fianna Fail Governments. He was an outstanding man for the small farmers and fought tooth and nail to introduce schemes with incentives to keep the small farmer on the land and at home. He was a leading member of Cavan County Council and Cavan Committee of Agriculture for many years. Mick Sheridan TD and Freedom Fighter is survived by his wife Elizabeth and daughter Ann Reilly Lagan Belturbet. He was a brother of Cmdt Sean Sheridan Crossdoney Patrick Sheridan Drumcrow and Miss M Sheridan Ballyhillan Crossdoney. Father Michael Gilbride officiated at the removal and funeral Mass on Saturday and Sunday in Saint Phelim’s Church Ballinagh to the adjoining cemetery which was by far the biggest ever seen in the area The coffin was draped in the tricolor and the firing party under Captain Peter Moynagh discharged a volley of shots over the grave while Teddy McCormack Cavan sounded the last post on the bugle. President De Velera was represented by Captain Danny Flood Eastern Command.
Death of Harriett E Wellwood ‘Springville’ Earlsvale Road Cavan at 30 Hyde Park Dalkey the home of her son Judge Herbert E Wellwood. She was extremely popular in Cavan taking an active part in all of the social events in the town and was closely associated with the music and choir in the Church of Ireland Cavan. Her husband Henry Wellwood was Town Surveyor in the town for many years spanning both British and Irish rule. She is survived by her son Judge Herbert E Wellwood and two daughters.
Death of Margaret Webber nee Sutherland late of Connolly Street Cavan . She emigrated over 60 years ago and returned home on holiday in 1950 for the one and only time. She is survived by her husband and daughters and was sister of Mrs Jack Reilly Barber Connolly Street.
At the AGM of Cavan Anglers Club the Treasurer Tommy Donohoe announced that the Club had won £100 in the Prize Bonds and their credit balance now stood at £100. Chairman Vincent Bartley Vice Chairman Norman Cinnamond Secretary Rev George Millar and Weighmaster Johnny Donohoe. Annagh Lake restocked in June 1969 will reopen for fishing on July 1st 1970.Permit will be required and three fish per angler quota applies.
Cavan Junior Chamber 1970 President Leo McGrath Vice President Noel McIntyre Secretary Geraldine Fitzpatrick Treasurer Eva Bonney. Committee Michael Drysdale and Mary Glavey.
Cavan CYMS Snooker Pictured are Dessie Lenihan( Junior Runner Up), Francis (Rinty) Monaghan(Senior Winner), Paddy O Reilly (Chairman), Bernard Sharkey (Senior Runner Up) and Hubert Smith (Junior Champion)
March 13th 1970:Pictured are Philip Dunne (aged 13) 5 Saint Brigids and his friend 9 year old Martin Brady 4 Saint Brigid's who found a carrier pigeon while playing in the Dew Drop Inn yard.
Same Week: Death of Michael Farrelly aged 63 Tullac Mongan. Immensely strong he worked with Paddy Elliott for over 22 years. Played the big drum in the old Labour Band. He was also Chairman and Secretary for many years and was closely associated with the development of the Labour Party and Cavan Harps. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth son Michael and 2 daughters Mrs J Drumm England and Mrs W McDonald Cheswick London and sister Mrs Lally Saint Mary’s Terrace. Father Desmond O Dowd officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Members of the Technical Bureau of Investigation as valuable antiques are stolen by an international gang from Farnham House. The theft was discovered by the caretakers Mr and Mrs Josie Smith.
Sympathy is extended to Michael Geoghegan Publican Church Street on the death of his mother Brigid in Castleblayney.
Main topic of debate at Cavan Urban Council is the recent deaths of Drs Jack Sullivan and Dominick McCabe with all members uniting in passing a vote of sympathy to the families of these two great men who served the people of the town so admirably and so unselfishly over the last long number of years. Problem now is that it is almost impossible to access a doctor in Cavan with no Dispensary Doctor appointed and only Doctor Charles Lorrigan Dispensary Doctor Ballyhaise available for a short period of time each day. To compound matters Doctor Brian Galligan is selling his house after being appointed in the midst of this crisis Dispensary Doctor in Kilnaleck and according to the County Manager Dermot McCarthy no doctors want to come to Cavan at the moment. Doctor Con Lenihan has taken over the private practice of Dr Flannery but is working night and day attending to his own ever growing list of patients.
Death of Owen Burn 5 Owen Roe at the age of 76. He took a leading part in the War of Independence and was a member of Cavan town Old IRA. He was interred in Ballykinlar in 1922 The coffin was draped in the tricolor and colleagues formed a guard of honour as the funeral cortege left the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim bound for Cullies cemetery. Father Des O Dowd officiated. He is survived by two brothers Bennie in Australia and James Cavan
March 20th 1970:Death of “a Legend” Doctor Jack Sullivan Church Street and formerly Upper Main Street (Eason’s) at the Richmond Hospital Dublin following a long illness. Jack was born in Upper Main Street to Bernard and Mrs Sullivan extensive hardware merchants Upper Main Street. Jack was educated at Drumcrave Saint Patrick’s College and UCD where he graduated as a doctor in 1931 obtaining the highest marks in Ireland in his Finals He was later a house surgeon and intern at the Mater Hospital before being appointed Assistant County MOH for Westmeath. Later he worked in England and obtained his DPH with first class honours. Such was his status in the medical world that he lectured for a period of time in UCD on Clinical Medicine and he was expected to continue working towards being a Consultant but Jack like Saint Patrick could hear the voice of the poor downtrodden Cavan people and was appointed Medical Officer in Ballinagh and Ballyhaise before being appointed Dispensary Doctor for Cavan town in 1944. He was an outstanding athlete hurler golfer footballer boxer and handballer representing Cavan with distinction at the Tailteann Games. He was first in everything he did or competed in being University Champion at boxing for many years giving an all out action performance similar to his hero Jack Dempsey. He was an outstanding member of County Cavan Golf Club being captain of the Club. For many years he was Medical Officer to the Cavan team during their All Ireland winning days. Above all he was an amazing doctor and his reputation as a diagnostician was unsurpassed anywhere. His dedication to the sick poor and destitute was legendary and he worked from dawn to dusk relieving and aiding his people whom he dearly loved and all were addressed by their first name. He was forever linked to Nurse Dale Jenkins in his outstanding work attending at births and all rich and poor received the same warm welcome to this world. Their skill together was legendary and all deliveries at the time were carried out in the safest most professional manner. In a very poor time in Cavan during and after the War years Jack Sullivan was the star that people followed and his skill advice and medical expertise were a great source of help and support. Jack was born at the ‘Butt of the Half Acre’ and he knew from an early age the poverty and destitution leading to ill health that people suffered in Cavan. Fourteen floral wreaths were placed on his coffin six were from ‘grateful patients in Saint Patrick’s Terrace Wolfe Tone Street Lake View Saint Aidan’s Terrace Owen Roe Jubilee Terrace Breffni Saint Brigid’s Terrace Tullac Mongan and Fairview. There were also wreaths from Cavan Tenant’s Association and Cavan Garda of whom he was Medical Officer. He will never be replaced or replicated in the hearts of Cavan people. His warm caring personality genial presence medical expertise and know how will never be seen in the town again. He walked through the Golden Gates greeted by Saint Peter early on Tuesday morning with the prayers of the poor ringing all round. He left a host of friends and grateful patients this man had no enemies. Jack when he could spare the time took a great interest in local history and collected old historic guns swords and artifacts many of them on permanent display in the National Museum in Dublin. He was Treasurer of Cavan Owen Roe Week and long after his death the balance of the monies about £500 were transferred to the Cavan Swimming Pool Committee. Survived by his wife Kathleen, daughters Carena Coleman Navan, Aíne and Frances and son John Medical Student UCG. He was brother of Cmdt Dr Benny Sullivan Army Medical Corps Gormanston Mrs Maisie Magee Mrs Rita Kenny Belturbet and Mrs Kitty McDonagh Bailieboro. Many people from Cavan travelled to Dublin to escort the cortege from the hospital which stretched for several miles as it approached Cavan. A guard of honour was provided by Cavan Red Cross and the National Headquarters were represented by Eileen Malone. The remains were received at the packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim by Rev ABC McGrath. Hundreds of people from far outside Cavan made their way the following day to the Cathedral for the Requiem Mass celebrated by Father ABC McGrath with the Gardai Siochan escort carrying the remains from the Cathedral down to the road where colleagues of the late Jack carried the coffin to his house in Church Street before the cortege made its way through the town were all business premises were closed and shuttered to his final resting place in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Students from both the Poor Clare’s and Loreto were among the mourners as Doctor Jack’s daughters Aine and Frances are teachers. Fathers ABC McGrath assisted by Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated at the graveside and amidst a scene of universal tears and mourning one of Cavan’s greatest ever men was laid to his eternal rest. May he Rest in Peace. Cavan Golf Club was closed as mark of respect and Cavan Bridge Club called off their weekly session on Tuesday night.
Eddie Quinn Butcher Lake View is pictured with the first trout of the Season a 7½ lb trout caught by his father Pat on a copper spoon bait at Killykeen.
Saint Norbert’s College Kilnacrott in the presence of a large crowd at Breffni Park that included the new Lord Abbot Kevin Smith beat Saint Tiernach’s Clones 0-10 to 0-6 to win the Dalton Cup which they last one for the first time in 1965 after being finalists in 1964. The team was trained by Father F McKiernan. Scorers Gerry Morris 0-3 P Brady 0-2 P Reilly 0-2 M Brady and P McGonigle 0-1 each.
Terence S Smith presents Cavan Urban District Council with an updated list of Officers and members of Cavan UDC 1900-1960 on the occasion of the diamond jubilee of the opening of the Town Hall in 1910. Terence is the author of the Civic History of the Town of Cavan. The Town Commissioners ceased to exist from March 31st 1900 and the new Urban Council was founded on April 1st 1900. Terence has been greatly assisted in compiling his latest document by The Town Clerk and The National Library in Dublin. He presented the Council with a copy of the Dinner Menu for the opening of the Town Hall. The function went on all night and the admission in 1910 was a princely 10/-. The Vice Chairman Maurice Jackson presided and among those to express thanks to Teddy Smith were Labour members Tom O Connor and John O Rourke with his good friend Joe McGovern furnishing an excellent reference of Terence who was born over Smyth’s Electrical Shop where his father Michael J Smyth member and Chairman of Cavan UDC and his mother Mary Josephine nee Maloney carried on a bar grocery and shipping agency for White Star Lines. Michael Smyth was also an extensive farmer having land at College Street ‘Randy’s Hill’ and Dublin Road as well as Drumcrave.
Get well wishes for Tom Fitzpatrick are sent from Cavan Urban Council who collapsed after a recent debate in Dail Eireann and is recovering in a Dublin Hospital. The Council approved overdraft facility of £8,000 to the 30th June 1970.
Joe McGovern CNP member of Cavan Urban Council tells the members that Jack Sullivan was his friend and counselor for over 50 years. He knew him as a footballer athlete boxer motor cyclist handballer. He was an outstanding student and was always first no matter what he undertook. From youth Jack was a genius but always acted humbly and with great dignity towards his friends never leaving them out of any action no matter who or what was the distinguished gathering or people. Jack went to school with Joe at Drumcrave and later they attended Saint Patrick’s College where according to Joe their paths diversified with Jack heading for Dublin to become a doctor and taking first place in Ireland at the finals in the College of Surgeons. Jack was a brilliant diagnostician all he had to do was take one look into your eyes and he had a good idea what ailed you. He could have been one of Ireland’s leading Specialists but chose the Drumlins of his native Cavan rather than the opulent leafy shades of Fitzwilliam or Merrion Square to practice and this was to the immense benefit to the people of his native town. Cavan in one month lost giants of the caliber of Jack Sullivan Dominick McCabe and Gerry M Lovett who did so much to advance the standard of education for the poor and deprived of Cavan. Benny Cafferty Maurice Jackson John O Rourke also spoke and passed a vote of sympathy with the family of James Keyes an outstanding member of the outdoor staff for many years whose untimely death occurred recently.
Cavan Bridge for the Cullen Cup at the Lake Hotel Virginia 1st Mr and Mrs W O Farrell Longford Best Gross Joan O Hanlon and Gerry Hunt.
Sligo Drama Circle are two in a row winners of the Premier award and The Doctor Patrick Lyons Cup at Cavan Drama Festival with their presentation of ‘A Street Car Named Desire’ a three act drama by Tennessee Williams. As in 1969,they performed on the last night scoring 92 marks. Second Strand Players Dublin 3rd Ballintra Castleblayney. Winners of the elocution section were Loreto College Cavan Louise McDonnell, Paula Carolan and Helen English. Anglo Celt Cup ‘Thirty Three Players Dublin with ‘Who Shall We Tell’. Best Producer Ann O Driscoll Sligo??? Best Setting Ballintra Players Castleblayney. Best Actor John Fitzpatrick Sligo. Best Actress Nora Wilson Newport Players and Marie O Reilly 57 Theatre Dublin
Death of Sarah Ronan at the residence of her daughter Joan (Courtney) in Cork. In her early 70s,widow of Paul former lino type Operator in the Anglo Celt. Survived by her sons Leo and Paddy. daughters Joan, Kathleen London and Joy Harper London .Funeral took place in Cork.
Death of Mary Ann Owens formerly Upper Main Street in Belfast where she lived for the last 26 years. She was the owner of a grocery shop in Upper Main Street for many years and sold home produce including her own baking vegetables and jam. She was very involved in Church affairs and was a leading member of the Church of Ireland in Cavan. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral and burial which took place from Cavan Parish Church to the New Cemetery. Rev Archdeacon Shire and Rev George Millar presided.
Saint Patrick’s College perform their outstanding version of ‘Oklahoma’ in the Ne Concert Hall in Saint Patrick’s College. Over 20 principles in the cast and brings back memories of the famous Gilbert and Sullivan Operas performed in the Town Hall by the Saint Patrick’s College Musical Society in the late 1940s and 1950s.
Bishop celebrates the 10 o clock Mass in the Cathedral on Saint Patrick’s Day with Father PJ McManus celebrating the 11:30 and evening Mass at 7:30 in Irish and Father Des O Dowd celebrating the 8 am Mass on Saint Patrick’s morning. The tricolor flew from the Courthouse and the Breffni Boys Band paraded the streets of the town after the 11:30 Mass.
Michael Leddy well known painter and decorator is painting and decorating the Church of Ireland which has been vacated during the work with Services taking place in the Protestant Hall. Saint John’s Church of Ireland will be rededicated on Sunday 19th April 1970.
Annual retreat for students of the technical school is being given at the school by Father Des O Dowd with Colm Traynor reading the Lesson.
Ulster win the Railway Cup with a comprehensive 2-11 to 0-10 victory over Connaught in the final at Croke Park before an attendance of 15,000. Two goals in the opening ten minutes swung the game towards Ulster who playing with the strong wind were ahead 2-8 to 0-3 at the interval. Ulster A Gallagher Tyrone Andy McCabe Cavan Tom McCreesh Armagh Tom O Hare Down Brian McEniff Donegal Malachy McAfee Derry Enda McGowan Cavan Ray Carolan Captain Tony McAtemney Antrim J Murphy Down Mickey Niblock Derry Steve Duggan Cavan Gene Cusack Cavan Sean O Neill Down Sean O Connell Derry
George C Scott wins the Oscar for Best Actor for his role as ‘General Patton’ in the film ‘Patton’ but refuses the Oscar describing the ceremony as “ a meat parade” and condems the Oscars as “offensive barbarous and innately corrupt”
Loreto College win the Irish Question Time at the College with Saint Norbert’s and Saint Patrick’s College joint second. Rev Brother Eoin De La Salle School was Question Master. Pictured are the Loreto team Anna O Callaghan Ann O Reilly Paula Carolan and Mary Bartage
Death of “a Legend” Doctor Jack Sullivan Church Street. Survived by his wife Kathleen, daughters Corina, Aíne and Frances and son John. Jimmy McEntee an old school friend and neighbour from ‘The Breifne Bar’ Upper Main Street writes an ‘Appreciation’ “Jack Sullivan was loved by all people regardless of their creed or circumstances. His keen perception and agile mind served him well in his profession, his diagnosis were almost always correct. His sense of humour brought relief to many a troubled soul”. Jack was born in 1905 at Upper Main Street (Easons) where the family carried on an extensive hardware business. Educated at Drumcrave National School, Saint Patricks College and UCD where he excelled academically and in sport. Outstandingly brave, he was Inter Varsity Boxing Champion on several occasions. He was a very good athlete and won most of the races he entered at Sports and Feiseanna throughout the country. He never lost the common touch and his friends were always included no matter how exalted the company. Outstanding golfer he was Captain at County Cavan in 1955. One of the main organisers of the Tercentenary Celebrations of the death of Owen Roe O Neill in 1949.Priceless collection of guns rifles swords and other artifacts’ much of which he donated to the National Museum. Although ill at the time, he organised the farewell social and presentation for his great friend and comrade Nurse Dale Jenkins on her retirement. Over 1,000 people thronged the Town Hall on February 21st 1969 and the evening was brought to a conclusion with the singing of the Butch Moore hit of the time ‘Born to Be with You’ The Old Folks Home and Day Centre on Cathedral Road are named in his memory. A feature of the funeral was the packed Cathedral representing all classed and creeds and the fact that every working class area sent a wreath in loving memory of a doctor who never sought monetary reward from those who could not afford it. Dr.Jack Sullivan is interred in Killygarry.
March 27th 1970:End of ‘The Half Acre’ as bulldozers knock the last of the houses in Mitchell Street. Owed its notoriety to the fact that it was the last place in the British Isles where typhoid broke out.It was named the Half Acre because Lord Farnham originally donated the land for house building.
Same Week: Terry Sexton son of Terry and Lily Sexton 4 Saint Patrick's Terrace Swellan is best actor in the over 10 section at the Ulster Irish Drama Festival in Belfast. The play ‘Bui Bealtaine’ was produced by Bill Henry and Brother Gerard.
Dana wins The Eurovision Song Contest for Ireland for the first time in Amsterdam with ‘All kinds of Everything’ written by Derry Lyndsey and Jackie Smith.
Death of Michael Foster at Saint Felim’s Hospital. He was a native of Martin Savage Terrace Sligo He was cousin of the late Edward Christina Marona Foster and brother in law of Lena Foster Market Square and is survived by his wife Mary two daughters Philomena and Helen. Funeral from Saint Columba’s Rosses Point to the adjoining cemetery.
Annual Easter commemoration takes place at the grave of Patrick McManus Killaduff cemetery Swanlinbar where the rosary was recited for the repose of all Republican prisoners and the oration was given by Tony Ruane.
Cavan National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Chairman Brother Cassenius Vice Chairman Bob Henderson Hon Inspector Mr Mitchell Treasurer Mrs Drury and Secretary Doreen Lord.
The New Sports Centre will open with Joe Dolan and the Drifters with Steve Duggan the well known Cavan and Ulster footballer appointed Manager of the new complex. The new ballroom is licensed for 2,000 dancers and is owned by well known Cavan impresario Tommy McCormick.
Larry Cunningham and the Country Blue Boys pack out the Royal Albert Hall on Saint Patrick’s Night with John McNally the famous tenor and the inimitable girl from Tyrone Eileen Donaghy as guests. The concert was in aid of the Irish Centre in London headed up by Father Tom Sheridan.
April 3rd 1970: Jim McNally Superintendent appeals to Cavan Urban Council to implement the plan devised and presented by the Garda Commissioner to allow only one way traffic from the Cathedral up Connolly Street Bridge Street Town Hall Street and Abbey Street one way and two way traffic in Farnham Street. After a lengthy debate the Council postponed a decision and Superintendent McNally tells the Council that he will relay their views to the Council but the Commissioner has the power to impose his own solution.
Death of Thomas Murray Owen Roe at the age of 85 in Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. He was a most popular and well known resident. He is survived by his son two daughters and one brother. Father PJ McManus officiated at the well attended funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Death of James (Joe) Connolly Mountpleasant Square Dalkey? At the age of 78. He ran a grocery shop in Cavan for many years before emigrating to England. He is survived by his brother Frank in Belturbet and Philip in Manchester nephews nieces relatives and many friends. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the burial which took place in Cullies cemetery .
The Tops of Breffni are moving out of the Town Hall and the popular show that never enjoys much coverage in the Anglo Celt will take place in the new Convent Hall at Saint Clare’s Cock Hill with first round ties including Saint Felim’s V Mountnuggent Bunnoe V Kilnacrott.
Tom McKenna’s Drapery Store on Bridge Street corner is burnt to the ground on Easter Saturday. The alarm was raised by Kitty Corrigan when the flat at the top of the stairs went on fire probably a gas explosion. Micheal Smyth was in the shop at the time and carried the cash register to safety with many neighbours and friends carrying out valuable stock until the premises were engulfed in flames. Cavan Fire Brigade eventually brought the blaze under control with hundreds watching the drama unfolding on a beautiful sunny Holy Saturday. Belturbet Killeshandra and Ballyjamesduff brigades at the ready but not called in to help.
Easter ceremonies at Cavan Cathedral include many members of the Laity taking a prominent part for the first time. The Gardai in full uniform escorted the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose with Sergeant Michael Lee in charge. Father PJ Gargan was the celebrant and priests from Saint Pat’s and the Parish took part. The Cathedral Choir in excellent voice male and female was under Father ABC McGrath. Father Des O Dowd celebrated the Mass of the Last Supper with Fathers Dan Gallogly deacon and cross bearer Leo Reilly MC Father Patrick Gargan Adm. On Good Friday the Passion was read by Fathers Ray Brady ABC McGrath and James Carroll. The celebrant was Father Des O Dowd Deacon Father Sean Brady Sub Deacon John Murphy and MC Father PJ Gargan Adm. On Holy Saturday the blessing of the Baptismal Font Paschal Candle and Baptismal Vows was conducted by Father Des O Dowd while the Bishop celebrated the Vigil Mass with Deacon Father Torlac O Reilly Sub Deacon Frank McKiernan Ballinamore and MC Father Paddy Gargan. Father PJ Gargan celebrated the 8 and 10 am Masses on Easter Sunday while Father PJ McManus celebrated the 11:30.
Daily Mail Trophy at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Phil Lawlor and Brian O’ Reilly with 68 ½ second Paddy Fleming and Paddy Duffy with 69 ½ while Tadhg McCarthy won the Easter Stableford with 41 points and Jim Rafter was second with 38 points.
Mary Rogers a native of Cootehill and teacher in the Royal School Enniskillen will give the annual lecture following the AGM of Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne entitled ‘Myths and Monuments of Bhreifne’
Virginia Vocational School captained by Ken Doherty win the Ulster Vocational Schools title when they beat Saint Paul’s Lurgan 2-6 to 1-6 at Saint Mary’s Park Castleblayney. They led by two points at half time and on their way to the title beat Tyrone/ Fermanagh and Draperstown county Derry.
Bronze medal awarded to Garda Michael Wilson Ballinagh by the ISPCA. Pictured are Mrs WE Drury Treasurer Brother Cassenius Chairman and Doreen Lord Secretary.
April 10th 1970 Dermot Healy ‘Milséan Bhreifne’ Main Street has his script ‘Somebody’s Making It ‘ 30 minute drama accepted by ITV for adaptation to a TV play. Past pupil of Saint Clare’s De La Salle Saint Pats and UCD, Dermot is in the Insurance business in England and lives in Pimlico for the last year.
Pictured are “talented young Cavan pianists” Jacqueline Maloney 1st in Junior Piano Solo at Sligo Feis Cheoil in the 12-14 age group while her sister Finnola was 2nd in the 10-12 age group. They are pictured with their music teacher Mrs Kay Anderson ATCI (Snr) Royal School. Both are daughters of George V and Maura Maloney Drumelis Cavan.
Saint Clares 4th Class win the Ulster Irish Drama Festival for their adaptation of Aladdin in Irish. There are forty girls in the cast.
Fourth Class Saint Clare’s win the Ulster School’s Drama as Gaeilge and the McCartan Cup at the Ulster School’s Irish Drama Festival in Belfast with their brilliant adaptation of ‘Aladdin’ in the 9-11 ½ age group with a cast of over forty young girls.
Drumalee with Tony Coyle back in goals are confidently tipped to beat Saint Joseph’s Arva in the final of the Intermediate League at Breffni Park next Sunday. Drumalee are the Intermediate championship winners beating Arva in last years late final.
Cavan CYMS Table Tennis Club are sponsoring the first ever Cavan Open Table Tennis Championship at Saint Augustine’s Hall where there will be four tables in constant action.
Cavan Badminton Club Close Championship Men’s Singles for the Richard Black Perpetual Cup Frank Glancey runner up David Small. Ladie’s Doubles Maureen Crowe and Lauri McConnell beat Mrs Carville and Mrs Ann Smith Mixed Doubles Joe Mullery and Mrs Carville Men’s Doubles Gabriel Kelly and Jim O Dowd.
Paul McCartney issues a statement to say he is leaving the Beatles. Paul attributes the split to “personal differences musical differences business differences but most of all because I have a better time with my wife Linda and family”!
Dorothy Fannin Killamullen Drung is seriously injured, fracturing both her legs when alighting from her husband’s car outside the Clinic Cathedral Road on Thursday last. She is described as serious but stable at Cavan’s Surgical Hospital.
Public meeting of the Itinerant Settlement Committee in Saint Augustine’s Hall with Father Fehilly Chairman and Victor Bewley Secretary of the Irish Itinerant Settlement Association will address the meeting.
April 17th 1970 The World watches in horror as Apollo 13 on its way to the moon suffers damage to water and heating system over 200,000 miles from earth on Tuesday. With God’s Help and the skill and technique of the NASA Ground Control the three man crew abort the flight and seek refuge in the Lunar Module which is hurtling to earth and hopefully will splash down safe and sound with the three Astronauts Commander James Lovell Fred Haise and John Swigget safe and sound in the Pacific Ocean at 6 pm on Friday next.
Felicity Sheridan Upper Main Street Frances McKiernan College Street Rosaleen Brady Butlersbridge Tess Kelly Surgical Hospital Marie Soden Wolfe Tone Street Gloria Jackson Swellan and Joan Cronin Annaglough are finalists in the Miss Cavan Contest at the New Spor’s Centre in Cavan. The winner will go forward to the Miss Ireland contest in Dublin. The sponsors are Mecca London with Connie Lynch Manager of the Royal Showband the Irish agent.
Drumalee captained by Séamus Fay complete the double winning the Intermediate League against Saint Joseph’s Arva by 3-09-to 2 09 after leading by 3-7 to 0-2 at half time Only change from the Championship team is that Tony Coyle was back in goals and releases Paddy Lyons for outfield duties. Small attendance , “high standard of football” played in a downpour with underfoot conditions described as “treacherous”. Joey and Kieran O Keefe were outstanding at centre field in first half with both tiring badly in trying conditions as Arva took over in the second half. Goals from Donie Fay after just one minute which was disputed holding up the game for over five minutes and another by Kieran O Keefe gave Drumalee a half time lead of while Donie Fay and Micheal Greenan were top scorers. In appalling conditions wind rain and very muddy surface Drumalee with the benefit of the elements were totally dominant in the second half but from a hopeless position Saint Joseph’s closed the gap to three points at the end. With two great saves Tony Coyle signaled that he was back to his brilliant best in goals Joe Browne at full back was terrific with outstanding flankers in Ollie Reilly and Tommy Smith Seamus McCauley staked his claim for a place on the senior county team at centre half with Michael Smith and Seamus Captain tackling like tigers particularly when the tide turned in the second half. At centre field Joey O Keefe and Kieran O Keefe lorded it in the first half with Kieran scoring a great goal but they ran out of steam in the second half as Arva took over. Micheal Greenan and Donie Fay were superb forwards with the latter putting the champions on the victory road with an opportunist goal in the first minute. Paddy Lyons Frank Walsh Dennis O Keefe and Tommy McCauley were always prominent particularly in their scoring spree in the fist half but the supply dried up and Drumalee were hanging on to the ropes as the referee signaled the end of a great game played in splendid sporting manner in the worst possible weather conditions with Seamus Fay receiving the trophy from new County Chairman Jim McDonnell and HL Smith Secretary of the County Board providing cover with a giant umbrella. Drumalee Tony Coyle Oliver O Reilly Joey Browne Tommy Smith Seamus Fay Captain S McCauley Michael Smith Joey O Keefe and Ciaran O Keefe Micheal Greenan Frank Walsh Tommy McCauley Dennis O Keefe Paddy Lyons Donie Fay. Sub Pat Geoghegan for Seamus Fay injured.
Cavan Table Tennis Open sponsored by Cavan CYMS Table Tennis Club attracts an entry of over 120 played on four tables in Saint Augustine’s Hall at 3:30 on Saturday afternoon and finishes just after 2 am on Sunday morning. Star of the show was 17 year old Alan Latimer from Ashfield who beat organiser and interprovincial table tennis star Seamus White 21-16 19-21 24-22 in a sensational final played to a high standard and in a very friendly sporting manner. Mrs Benny Moore of the Mace Shop in Cavan proved the outstanding lady of the Ladie’s singles beating Airmid O Hanlon Cavan Golf Club in the semi final 21-13 21-18 before defeating Mrs Gordon 21-19 21-13. Mrs Moore and Mrs Gordon later teamed up beat Misses Fay and Gordon 21-7 and 21-13 in the Ladie’s doubles. The mixed doubles final was won by Brian Tighe Stradone and Mrs Gordon who defeated Oliver Malone and Mrs Walsh 21-11. In the final event of the night Seamus White and Jim Fay defeated Sean and PJ Carroll in a great final 17-21 21-17 and 21-12 in the men’s doubles finals.
Bishop Austin Quinn and Father Terence McManus officiate at the Pioneer Rally in Saint Patrick’s College where two members of Alcoholics Anonymous gave testimony of their experience with alcohol.
Death of Charles Kemp Rahulton Butlersbridge well known extensive farmer in the area at the age of 82. He was a leading member of the Church of Ireland Community and was a member of the Select Vestry for many years. As a neighbour Charles had no equal always on hand to impart advice or help out in a neighboring farm. He was a man of great charity and generosity and many of the poorest in the community were indebted to him and his wife and family. He is survived by his wife Letita two sons John and Charles grandchildren nephews nieces and many friends and neighbours. Rev GCA Millar presided at the funeral service from Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery Dublin Road Cavan.
Paul McCartney leaves the ‘Beatles’ to set up ‘Wings’ with his wife Linda (Eastman).
April 24th 1970:Death of Joey Murray former Caretaker of Cavan CYMS at the age of 59. Lined out in his youth with Cavan Slashers, Crubany and latterly with Drumalee. Worked for 13 years with the outdoor staff Cavan UDC. Survived by his wife Mary, sons Philip Kildare and Tommy Cavan and daughters Bridie Fairview, Pauline Tullac Mongan and Ann Nottingham five brothers Terry Owen Roe Johnny Saint Brigids Jimmy Surrey England Mickey Jubilee Terrace Tommy Saint Aidan’s three sisters Mrs O Kelleher Liverpool Mrs J Downey London and Mrs J Murphy Tullac Mongan. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery .
Budget Day without the Minister of Finance Charles Haughey who suffered serious injuries at his home in a riding accident necessitating hospitalization. Jack Lynch Taoiseach in the absence of Charles Haughey delivered the Budget Speech. Big surprise was the doubling of the newly introduced Turnover Tax from 2 ½ % to 5 %. Contributory Old Age Pension up 17/6 to £5 non contributory up 10/- to £4-5-0. Disability and Unemployment Benefit up 15/- to £4-5-0 Dole up £3-12-0 Urban and £3-6-0 Rural.
The beautiful 17 year old Eileen Donohoe from Cootehill is crowned ‘Miss Cavan 1970’ at a gala ball in the new Sport’s Centre. She now heads for the International Hotel in Dublin for the ‘Miss Ireland’ contest on May 2nd to be compeered by Jimmy Saville well known BBC disc jockey.
Saint Patrick’s College captained by Myles Dungan nephew of Father Torlac O Reilly win the RTE Ulster Quiz competition and now take part in the All Ireland final to be televised on 21st May 1970. Team Myles Dungan 16 captain PJ Rudden 15 Patrick Murray 14 and Liam Tuite 14.
Michael J Smith Cootehill Road Cavan retires as Secretary of Cavan County Council after 22 years service. Michael known as ‘Mickey Joe’ served as Staff Officer Accountant and Town Clerk Cavan and Belturbet during his more than 40 years service to Local Government.
Sean McCartan is appointed Headmaster Cavan Vocational School to replace the late Gerard M Lovett. He is a native of Offaly and was educated at Ballyhaise Agricultural College Albert College Crawford Institute UCC UCD and Saint Patrick’s Maynooth. He is married with two children and was previously Principal in Virginia since 1962.
Tractamotors hold their first ever Dinner Dance in the White Horse Hotel Cootehill. Pictured are the committee and officers Johnny Smith Vice Chairman Pat Timmons Secretary and Treasurer J Jackson Chairman Steve Duggan Ollie Conaty Barney Brady George McClarey and Cathal Harton.
Glenlara House Swellan on 76 acres one mile from Cavan town is up for sale on the instructions of Miss R E D Fagan . Allen and Halpin are the Solicitors and O Reilly Taylor and Tweedy Auctioneers.
Same Week: Death of Elizabeth Murray aged 71 of Breffni Terrace at Saint Phelim’ s Hospital. Native of Derrylin. Very popular and well known lady she was popular with all classes and creeds. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Breffni Terrace and 3 sons William Cavan, Paddy and Michael England. Funeral to Cullies cemetery.
Death of Packy Gilchrist College Street at the age of 59 after a long illness borne with customary courage and fortitude. He was employed by Cavan Mineral Waters as a Driver/Salesman for 35 years. Keen card player he never missed a Whist Drive in Cavan CYMS. Member of the well known old Cavan Gilchreest family Wolfe Tone Street. Packy had the handicap of a cleft lip but was always respectable and dignified in his appearance and speech never saying a harsh word. Survived by his wife Catherine, son Gerard ‘Shammy’ and mother Mary Wolfe Tone Street brothers Michael Tommy Andy in London Dessie in Cavan sisters Mary and Kathleen Cavan. Father Des O Dowd officiated at his funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Matthew Fannon who died in Saints Phelim’s Hospital Cavan on Sunday. He was a native of Ballaghdreen and was aged 86. He is survived by his wife Margaret five sons three daughters .Funeral took place from the Cathedral to Cloontusker cemetery in Lanesboro.
The favourites Saint Phelim’s Hospital are edged out of the Tops of Breffni scoring 80 points to share third place with Dundalk. Castleblayney with 87 marks and Lisnaskea with 82 now meet on Sunday next in the Urban Final of the Tops of Breffni 1970. Mountnuggent won the Rural final. Amazingly Saint Felim’s were the only local group to contest this year’s Tops of Breffni which takes place in the new Concert Hall of the Poor Clare School on the Cock Hill.
May 1st 1970:Paul Kelly Moynehall, Brendan Murray (Jnr), Cathedral Road Patrick Cusack Saint Phelim's Place and Noel McHugh Highfield Road are among the Scolarship winners to Saint Patrick’s College.
The new Youth Club are hosting a debate entitled ‘Are we doing too much for Itinerants’ and next week’s subject ‘Do we really want the six counties’ in the Concert Hall of the new Saint Clare’s School
Breffni Textiles owned by Granard native and well known inter county referee Fintan Tierney opens for business on the Dublin Road supplying children’s clothes to shops throughout the nation. Fintan pays tribute to the great help he received from Cavan Development and chief executive Brian O Grady and County Manager Mr McCarthy who sold the land on which the £8,000 factory is built on the Dublin Road at a reasonable price. Fintan Tierney is a native of Granard where his father Joe from Callanan Loughduff ran a drapers shop for over 50 years. Fintan worked in the retail trade in Granard Galway and London before starting Breffni Textiles in Monaghan in 1967 where he made children’s skirts. In March 1968 he moved his operation to a four bedroom house in Cavan with one qualified machinist and three trainees. On December 12th 1969 Fintan and his staff moved to their magnificent new premises on the Dublin Road which measure 4,000 custom built feet and machines imported are the best and most updated in the trade. He specializes in garments for the Under 10 young girl age group and makes all the up to the minute styles. He was educated at Granard National School Saint Mels where he played on the College team. He won a senior Longford Championship medal with his native Grand Saint Mary’s in 1958 before transferring to Cavan where he played with Cavan Gaels in 1961. Due to injury his career was cut short but now Fintan is one of the most popular referees in the country having taken charge of three Junior All Ireland Finals and officiated in every county in Ireland. Fintan is a never say die operator and combines all his activity with being a salesman for ‘Paula Knitwear’.
Handball in Cavan Junior Doubles Dominick Sheridan and J Smith beat Lacken P and J McCusker 21-17 21-19 Junior Singles Greg Sheridan beat J McCusker Lacken 21-16 21-17 Junior Doubles Paddy Rooney and Michael Leddy beat JJ Cullen and B Cullen Mullahoran
“Hannigan’s Self Drive Cars Ashe Street. Car and Mini Bus Hire. Delivered to ship and air terminals. Phone Cavan 39”
Death of Joe Hill Stragella after a long illness at the age of 60. Well known industrious farmer. The family were recently devastated by the death of Joe’s only son Joe in a motor car accident. Survived by his wife Nora NT, daughters Bernadette, Stella and Rita three brothers Phil Latt Michael Ballyjamesduff and Oliver in Australia. Father Desmond O Dowd officiated at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to Killygarry cemetery..
Saint Phelim's Hospital Group led by Sister Mercy retain the Players/Wills trophy by winning the Kilnacrott Group Talent Competition. Lisnaskea are winners of the Tops of Breffni this year held in the Concert Hall of the new Saint Clares School.
Bishop Quinn on a glorious sunny day is pictured with his namesakes Patrick and Mrs Quinn Ballyhaise and their daughter Mary aged 10 and the famous triplet boys now aged 9 Gerry Eugene and Charlie after the new rite of Confirmation in the packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. Everyone in the photo is named Quinn.
Saint Felim’s Hospital Group sparkling performance lands the Player Wills trophy at a packed Saint Norbert’s College Kilnacrott. They were favourites for the double but surprisingly edged out in the ‘Tops of Breffni’. The Show is produced by Sister Mercy. Maisie Magee is Musical Director and Maura Maloney Choreographer.
Saint Patrick’s College after many near misses win the All Ireland Junior Red Cross title in Dublin. Pictured with their instructors Gerry McCormack and Eileen Maloney are L Kelly Captain G McGovern and Sean Sharkey.
After eight weeks of Work to Rule by the Irish Bank Officials Association the Management of the Banks decide to close down altogether as things were nearing chaotic standard. No early resolution of the strike is foreseen.
Death of Margaret Coyle Drumryan at the age of 63. Very popular woman she was well known in Cavan and was famous for her generosity to those less well off in society. She is survived by her six brothers John Corfeyhone Charles in Drung Paddy Pullamore Tom Alackan Phil Shankill and Frank Drumryan. Rev Father Thomas Woods officiated at the funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Cavan Youth Group who have now built up their membership to 120 are looking for more members to enroll at Saint Augustine’s Hall this weekend.
May 8th 1970: Neil Blayney Minister for Agriculture and Charles Haughey Minister for Finance are removed from the Cabinet by Jack Lynch after Liam Cosgrove leader of Fine Gael confronted the Taoiseach with information that both were allegedly linked to a gun running ring to aid the people of Northern Ireland. Later Kevin Boland Minister for Local Government resigns his position in sympathy with his two ousted colleagues. Jack Lynch addressing a very tense Dail with hundreds awaiting silently and anxiously the outcome outside the building said that security forces had informed him two weeks ago of incidents where two of his ministers Charles Haughey and Neil Blayney were engaged in negotiations to import Arms from the Continent for use in Northern Ireland thereby undermining the security of the State and the safety of the people of Northern Ireland. Mr Cosgrove leader of the opposition in a scathing attack said the two Ministers had acted recklessly undermining the security of the state and putting the people in Northern Ireland in a very dangerous position. Arguments and counter arguments broke out among the Government and Opposition benches and it was like something out of a James Bond movie- stranger than fiction. At the end of the debate scuffles and fisticuffs broke out among Government and Opposition as the deputies were filing through division lobbies for the vote.
Bishop Quinn is pictured blessing the new Convent School which was officially opened by Padraig Breathnach Chief Officer of the Department of Education representing the Minister for Education. The Architects are Gaffney and Cullivan while the Contractor is Ledwith Brothers Construction from Templemichael Glebe Longford. The cost of the project was £115,000. Finished to a high specification and bright and airy atmosphere the school is the finest in Ireland and can accommodate 460 pupils from Infants to Senior. All the classrooms have their own exits and play areas linked together by the magnificent Assembly Hall which has accommodation for 400. Father PJ Gargan assisted by Fathers PJ McManus and Des O Dowd celebrated the first Mass in the School where the De La Salle and Poor Clare’s Choir joined together to sing the hymns. The lessons were read by Phil Cullivan Architect and Brother Cassenius Principal De La Salle School. The prayers of the Faithful were recited by pupils from the De La Salle School while the Offertory Gifts were carried by pupils of the Poor Clare Convent. Later Bishop Quinn addressed the congregation and speaking in Irish and English P Breathnach Chief Officer Department of Agriculture representing the Minister declared the school opened. The Architects are Gaffney and Cullivan Farnham Street Building Contractors Ledwith Brothers Templemichael Glebe Longford Quantity Surveyors TC Whelan FRICS Cathedral Street Dublin Painting Contractors HD Jenkins Cavan. Sub Contractors George Milner Aluminum Welders. Consulting Engineers TV Terney and Company. Flooring John Kearns New Inns Ballyjamesduff. Heating Contractor PJ O Reilly Dublin. Lighting Contractor J Dillon and Company Dublin. Stage Lighting Strand Electric Dublin. Acoustic Ceilings M Creedon and Company Dublin. There are 16 classrooms an assembly hall that seats 400 all classrooms are self catered with toilet and washing facilities and each has its own entrance and play area with facilities for Senior Junior and Infants. All classrooms are linked but are fully independent of one another.
Cavan Bridge Championship is won by Surgeon PD Maloney and Joan O Hanlon with the Best Gross while Ann Kelly and Annie McEneaney had the best nett.
Fourteen anglers from Sheffield staying in the refurbished Lakeland Hotel are very impressed with the warm welcome and excellent fishing on the River Erne and Killymooney and Swellan Lakes. This is their first visit to Cavan and they will be back with increased numbers in the months and years ahead.
George Crowe will open his very modern Butcher’s Shop beside the ‘Dew Drop Inn’ on the 15th May 1970.
Lacken who caused the shock of the decade defeating the champions Crosserlough will take on Castlerahan in the Senior League Final at Breffni Park next Sunday. Castlerahan with stars such as county man John Dwyer are the favourites but Lacken will not lack for effort with Oliver Brady and Gus Crowe to the fore.
Bishop Austin Quinn will bless the new ‘Terry Coyle Park’ on May 24th next. The park was formerly Cavan Showground’s and home of the famous Cavan Slasher’s. The new President of the GAA Pat Fanning will officially declare the grounds open. Cavan Gaels will play county champions Crosserlough in the curtain raiser while Kerry will play Cavan in the main game of the day.
John Patrick Murray aged 8 suing by his father Francis ‘Cha’ Murray agrees damages with Cavan Urban Council for £150 in respect of injuries which he sustained when passing number 27 a gate the property of the Council flew open and gashed his head causing a deep wound which later went septic. Judge Ryan at Cavan Circuit Court awarded damages to the Murray family and was told that agreement had been reached with Cavan UDC and that the child had made a complete recovery. P Smith instructed by John V Kelly was for the plaintiff and GV Maloney represented Cavan UDC.
Willie ‘Bill’ O Hanlon is awarded damages of £9,100 in his action against the ESB arising out of injuries received when he fell from a ladder at Main Street Swanlinbar on July 1st 1964. A Jury in the High Court awarded the Plaintiff £15,254 but found the plaintiff 60% negligent and reduced the award to £9,152 with costs. Justice Henchy gave judgment for this amount and awarded Bill O Hanlon his costs/ TF O Higgins assisted by K Mills appeared for Bill O Hanlon and were instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick Solicitor
John Clancy Proprietor of the ‘Derragarra Inn’ takes into stock his first consignment of rowing boats to be used on the nearby Annagh Lake from Joe Fletcher Killeshandra local agent for Darragh Boats. Derragarra Rent A Boat is registered to John and Angela Clancy.
Death of Henry ‘Harry’ McCauley at his home 64 Orwell Park Rathgar Dublin 6. He was Cavan’s leading business man and was owner of the ‘White Star’ Main Street ‘Imperial Hotel’ Main Street The ‘Farnham Hotel’ Main Street and the Creighton Hotel in Clones. All his establishment were decorated and finished in the same way with marble and mahogany giving out an up market luxurious feel to the premises. He was deeply involved with Cavan Show and was himself an accomplished horseman. He is survived by his sons daughters grandchildren great grandchildren. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral from the Church of the Three Patrons Rathgar to Dean’s Grange cemetery Dublin.
May 15th 1970:Kilegar House the Georgian mansion home of Lord Kilbracken is burnt to the ground despite the best efforts of 5 fire brigades to contain the blaze. John Godley Great Great Grandfather of the present Lord of the same name built the house in 1813. The fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday morning and Lord Kilbracken was awoken from his sleep with the smell of burning and suffocating smoke. Killeshandra Fire Brigade were first on the scene and made us of the Water Tank containing 20,000 gallons of water at the back of the house but the later brigades had to pump water from the river 100 yards away. Valuable French Welsh and Georgian antiques were lost as was the first two chapters of Lord Kilbracken’s latest book. Lord Kilbracken who has a distinguished War record is an Irish Representative Peer and Labour Parliamentary member of the House of Lords where he was due to make a speech on Wednesday afternoon.
Pressure on the Minister for Health Erskine Childers to locate the new hospital for the area in Monaghan brings Tom O Connor to his feet at Cavan UDC when he tells the meeting that people in Monaghan are betting on the outcome and with Erskine Childers representing Monaghan in Dail Eireann the outcome is assured. The County Manager Dermot McCarthy rubbishes the claim with the quip if “any of the members want to make handy money head for Monaghan and put money on Cavan being the favoured destination for the flagship hospital. Dermot McCarthy says he has the word of the Minister himself for his total confidence in the outcome.
Same Week: Death of Lily Lang wife of James Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 58 at a Dublin Hospital after a long illness. Very popular in the town she was known throughout a large area and was an outstanding exhibitor at Cavan Show and a valued member of the Protestant community in Cavan. She was a native of Cloverhill. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore cemetery with Rev GCA Millar presiding.
Death of John Meehan formerly of Wolfe Tone Street after a long illness at the age of 60. He took an active part in the War of Independence and later joined the Free State Army serving in the Cavalry Corps. He was Cavan’s outstanding hurler of the 1920-1930 era winning several county championships with Cavan Slashers. He also played football with Cavan Slashers and figured with his brother Billy on senior championship winning teams. He is survived by his brothers William in Swellan and Tommy in Carrick on Shannon. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery. The coffin was draped in the tricolor and a guard of honour was formed of old colleagues.
Death of Catherine ‘Kitty’ Sexton at the age of 95 at Our Lady’s Hospice in Harold’s Cross Dublin. She was a private nurse in Cavan town for many years until her retirement some 15 years ago. She was a member of an old respected Cavan family and is survived by her brothers Philip in Liverpool and Paddy in Manchester. She was aunt of Peter Sexton Connolly Street and Jimmy Sexton Saint Aidan’s Terrace. Funeral followed Requiem Mass in Mount Jerome cemetery Dublin.
Drop of 45 donations at National Blood Transfusion four day Mobile Clinic in the Protestant Hall. The drop was attributed to the recent outbreak of jaundice in the area. Gold pelicans were awarded to only two people Father Michael Gilbride CC Ballinagh and Cavan’s first ever female recipient the outstanding Eilish Donohoe wife of Tommy Donohoe Garage Proprietor Dublin Road were presented with Gold Pelicans. Eilish is the well known arts and crafts expert and as in everything else she is unique.
Housewives Association 1970:Chairman Sheila White, Vice Chair Josie Coyle, Treasurer Mrs Elizabeth Nee Joint Secretaries Maureen Watters and Mrs R Troy.
Cavan Shamrock’s the holders are favourites to retain the AUL Cup when they meet Monaghan United in the final at Tierquin on Sunday. Shamrocks beat Smarmoor in Ardee 4-3 and eventually ousted Clones United 4-1 after extra time in the semi final. Monaghan United had a narrow 1-0 victory over Belturbet Stars in their semi final.
Castlerahan never troubled by a disappointing Lacken Celtic in a disappointing Senior League final at dry but overcast Breffni Park before a good crowd winning 3-8 to 1-6. Castlerahan led by 1-4 to 0-2 at half time. John O Dwyer the Cavan star was man of the match and architect of much of Castlerahan’s scores taking a key role in two of the goals. John Sheridan of Killinkere was an outstanding referee.
The new toilets at the Town Hall being built by local builder Paddy Elliott and Company will cost £6,000 and will be finished in coarse sandstone to blend in perfectly with the adjoining Town Hall.
Vote of sympathy to Mary Murray and her family 26 Tullac Mongan on the death of her husband Joseph is passed with all members standing with heads bared and in silence at Cavan Urban Council meeting. Joseph ‘Joey’ Murray was a member of the outdoor staff of Cavan UDC for many years.
May 22nd 1970:Hugh Gough is appointed Coarse Angling Officer by the Inland Fisheries Trust. New job entails “investigation of angling methods and techniques”. Hugh is a well known Publican in Church Street with an extensive display of ancient artifacts and weaponry. He is secretary of Cavan Tourist Association Secretary Coarse Angling Association of Ireland and President of the European Coarse Angling Association. He is a publican in Cavan town his parents buying the pub in Church Street from Dan Reilly former Chairman of Cavan County Council.
Nine children of Mr and Mrs Michael O Brien Killynebber singing at the recent very successful Liturgical Festival in the Cathedral. Pictured are Maura 16 Ann 15 Catriona 12 Kieran 13 Jim 8 Damien 11 twin Derval 11 Alita 13 twin of Kieran Barry 15 and Mrs O Brien.
Eileen Donohoe who recently won the Miss Cavan title is installed as the May Fair Queen in Dundalk. The 17 year old Redhills girl wins a holiday for two in Paris and will represent Dundalk at cultural and social events during the coming year.
Over 130 on Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop Quinn. Picture shows a group of invalid patients leaving Saint Phelim’s Hospital for Dublin Airport where they joined forces with the Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage.
William J Scott former employee in McCarren’s Bacon Factory brings an action for incapacitation against his former employees as a result of an accident on 25th January 1963 when the car he was driving was in collision with another car when William was engaged as a diver in McCarren’s and broke his leg which did not respond fully to treatment. Justice Wellwood on hearing the evidence said that Mr Scott suffered temporary incapacitation and the only work suitable would be something like a Petrol Pump Attendant as he had only limited use of his leg. He awarded the Plaintiff £2,217-3-0 with costs and ordered that £4-10-0 per week be paid to Mr Scott until the lump sum was fully paid. J Blayney instructed by Alfred Myles Smith was for William J Scott while MP Smith SC instructed by Jack Binchey was for McCarren’.
Death of Mary McCabe Pullamore at the age of 82 at Saint Phelim’s Hospital Cavan. She was very well known in the area and extremely popular. She was noted for her great Christian charity and help to those in the community less well off. Predeceased by her husband Peter she is survived by her nieces nephews and many neighbours and friends. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Bridget Smith Fairtown at the residence of her grand daughter Maureen Leinster 36 Wolfe Tone Street at the age of 89. Native of Fairtown she only moved into town when afflicted by old age and illness. Very popular and charitable she was extremely well known. She is survived by her daughter Mary Margaret Smith. She is survived by her relatives neighbours and many friends. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral at Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara with burial later in Saint Patrick’s cemetery. Father Thomas Woods officiated.
Post Office is packed with customers queuing to collect their pensions dole unemployment assistance etc. The Banks are now closed due to the strike and the £12,000 per week from the Department of Social Welfare payable to recipients in the Cavan town area is having to be paid from the one location at the already over crowded Cavan Post Office.
Great work by the hard working Cavan Gael’s Committee as they produce a souvenir 80 page full of useful facts on the GAA in Cavan town for the opening of their new stadium ‘Terry Coyle Park’ Kilnavara formerly the Showground’s. Cavan Gaels will play County Champions Crosserlough in the curtain raiser while Cavan take on All Ireland Champions Kerry after Bishop Quinn blessed the ground and declares it open.
Film Show and illustrated talk on the appearance of Our Lady of Garabandel in Spain in July 1961 and the life and times of Padre Pio in Italy in the Town Hall next Sunday. Subscription is voluntary.
Loreto Students are the best stamp collectors in the country sending an incredible 709,840 stamps to the Central Bureau with the money going to famine relief. Committee Marie McCabe Mary McDonagh Margaret Shalvey and Carmel Ruston. This is the fourth year in succession for Loreto College Cavan to scoop the major national award. Rev Father H McLoughlin will conduct the Retreat for Past Pupils of Loreto College in the College next Sunday from 2:30 to 8:30 pm.
Secondary and Vocational Schools Pioneers in the region hold their annual rally in Saint Patrick’s College electing President Oliver Leddy Secretary Angela O Connor Treasurer Marguerite Gaynor Bailieboro
Sean McCormack Highfield Road deploring the wanton destruction of the diving board by officials of Cavan UDC calls for a unified approach to take good from evil in forming a committee to promote a swimming pool in Cavan. ‘For children to be able to swim is not just good fun but an essential part of their education’
Cavan Gaels and Drumalee clash in their first meeting in the Senior League finishing 1-7 each in bottomless Drumalee where the home side were on top for most of the hour on a very soggy pitch but did not convert their chances allowing Cavan Gaels to snatch a draw. Good crowd enjoyed a very sporting and thrilling encounter with Dennis O Keefe giving Drumalee the much sough win with three minutes to go but his goal was controversially ruled out by referee Brian O Reilly. Scorers for Drumalee Paddy Lyons 1-1 Micheal Greenan 0-3 Kieran O Keefe Donie Fay and Dennis O Keefe 0-1 each. Scorers for Cavan Gael’s Eamonn McGovern 1-1 Gabriel Kelly 0-3 Phil Murray 0-2 and H Reilly 0-1.
Hot favourites Cavan Shamrock’s are sensationally beaten 3-2 in the final of the AUL Cup in a hard sporting thrilling encounter at packed Tierquin. Monaghan raced into attack and after jus two minutes a Cavan defender under desperate pressure put through his own goal for a surprise Monaghan lead. Dougie Erskine in th Monaghan goal and the more the Shamrock’s attacked the better he got denying them many scores in the opening half. Just before half time the brilliant Pat Timmons used all his speed and experience to waltz around a hesitant Monaghan defence to feed the on running Jackie Murphy who shot a rocket to the Monaghan net to leave the game tied at 1-1 at half time. Soon after the restart the Shamrock’s defence who were never on their game were punished when a sloppy clearance was picked up by the always dangerous Jim McGloin who put Monaghan ahead 2-1. Five minutes later Donaldson lined up a free from outside the area which the Shamrock’s wall never defended and the ball flew high into the back of the net to give Monaghan a 3-1 lead. Great work by Dickie Smith Noel Smith Pat Timmons and Jackie Murphy reaped no dividend until Dickie Smith struck a sweet quickly taken free from just outside the box that Dougie Erskine in the Monaghan goal could not save even though he went full length. The Shamrock’s tried might and main to rescue the game but Monaghan held out for a win that will be celebrated for many days to come. Final Score Cavan Shamrock’s 2- Monaghan Town 3. Problem with this Shamrock’s team is that they have no really strong men of great physique and what they would have given for a George Pratt or Eamonn O Riordan to knock a few goals in . John O Neill Martin Clarke Johnny Lynch Frank Lyons were magnificent in defence with Jackie Murphy Pat Timmons Noel Smith and Dickie Smith outwitting the Monaghan defence but they had no target man to knock in the many chances created. Man of the match was Dougie Erskine in the Monaghan goal Donaldson Jim McGloin Kevin Traynor and Jim Clerkin were others to catch the eye in a very well organised and disciplined Monaghan side.
Cavan Gael’s are holding a Reception for the visiting Kerry team in the Farnham Hotel on Saturday evening at 9 pm on the eve of the meeting of Cavan and Kerry who will play at the opening of the ne Terry Coyle Park where admission is 3/- and the sideline is 2/- extra. In the unavoidable absence of the President of the GAA Pat Fanning the pitch will be declared opened by Seamus Ryan Vice President of the GAA.
May 29th 1970 Pictured at the blessing and official opening of the new Terry Coyle Park are Father PJ Gargan Adm Paddy Conaty Chairman Cavan Gael’s Brother Cassenius Principal of the De La Salle School.
Combined total of 300 on Meath/Kilmore pilgrimage to Lourdes and the souvenir picture will be publishes in the Anglo Celt next week.
Cavan Red Cross qualify for All Ireland Finals after a close tense battle in the Ulster Finals in Donegal. Pictured are L McMahon Bernadette Kenny M McMahon Leader Kathleen McCormack and Eleanor Fay. Men M Browne John McNamara Gerard McCormack Unit Officer S Masterson and B Browne. The Ladies were first in the Central Council Cup while the overall team won the President’s trophy.
County Cavan Golf in aid of the Blind 1st Dolie Brady 75 2nd Mrs M O Sullivan 76 3rd Ina Hickey. Special prizes Patricia Kelly Helen Timmoy and Doreen Lord.
Death of Annie Hill Clonervy in Saint Phelim’s Hospital . She was a very well known and most popular resident. She is survived by her three sons Eugene Larigan Carrickaboy Michael Billis and John in Colchester two daughters Mrs K McCabe Killynebber and Mrs B Derby Colchester. Funeral from Saint Patrick’s Church Castletara with interment in Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara with Father Thomas Woods officiating.
Official opening and blessing of Terry Coyle Park formerly Cavan Show Grounds by Séamus O Rian Vice President of the GAA and Bishop Austin Quinn. The Park is dedicated to the memory of Terry Coyle born just yards away in Kilnavara. He won All Ireland medal with Cavan in 1933 but was ill for the 1935 game. He died at the age of 35 in 1944. He is uncle of Terry and Séan Smith. Seamus Ryan Vice President of the GAA said “The Park is an act of faith in the future of gaelic games in Cavan town”. The redevelopment of the Park cost £10,000 mainly sponsored by direct donations and weekly Bingo session in the Town Hall. Among those on the VIP stand at the official opening were Niall Crowe Chairman of Cavan Gaels Paddy Conaty County Council President of the Cavan Gaels Michael Feeney Chairman of the Ulsrter Council of the GAA Jim McDonnell Chairman Cavan County Board TJ Fitzpatrick TD Mrs C Smith sister of Terry Coyle and Jimmy and Charles Coyle Kilnavara Rev Kevin Smith CRP Lord Abbott of Kilnacrott. TM Gilroy Chairman of the Park Committee presided. The Band of the Western Command and the Breffni Boys Band entertained the large crowd at the intervals. At the reception in the Farnham Hotel Donie O Sullivan thanked Cavan Gaels for their wonderful hospitality and address of welcome while Niall Crowe presented each of the Cavan Gaels players with a plaque as a memento of an historic occasion. One of the most interesting characters with the Kerry party is Bagman Gaffney Duggan who has been associated with Kerry and John Mitchells Tralee for over 50 years. John Walsh is the Coach and has been involved with Kerry football for many years winning five All Ireland medals in 1932 1937 1939 1940 and 1941. The last time he visited Cavan was in 1933 when Cavan beat Kerry in the All Ireland semi final played at Breffni Park. Cavan beat Kerry in the big game by 1-12 to 0-13 (Oliver Leddy Butlersbridge storms on to the scene) watched by an attendance of 3,000 who paid gate receipts of £545 after the rain cleared up giving way to a sunny afternoon. Cavan led by 0-7 to 0-6 at half time. The game was excellently refereed by well known Inter County Referee John Johnston Wolfe Tone Street. Cavan Paddy Lyons Frankie Dolan Brendan Donohoe Andy McCabe Jim Fay Gerry Murtagh Enda McGowan Oliver Leddy Ray Carolan Steve Duggan Hughie Newman Tom O Reilly Gene Cusack John Joe O Reilly and Phil Murray Captain. Sub Oliver Brady Lacken for Ray Carolan. Kerry A Fogarty Seamus Murphy D Crowley P O Shea M Ahern John O Keefe Tom Prendergast Mick O Connell Donie O Sullivan Captain Brendan Lynch Din Joe Crowley Eamonn O Donohoe C Callaghan Liam Higgins and Mick O Dwyer, Sub Pat Moynihan for Callaghan. In the curtain raiser in wet miserable conditions reigning county champions and old rival Crosserlough had an easy win over a very young Cavan Gaels team 5-4 to 2-7. Cavan Gaels Paddy Blessing Greg Sheridan Frank Glancey JJ Reilly PJ Carroll Oliver Galligan Gerry Carroll Tom Greene Paddy Reilly Oliver Malone Eamonn McGovern Haulie Reilly Hughie Smith Gabriel Kelly and Pat McNamara. Sub Tommy Monaghan for Pat McNamara. Crosserlough JP Rehill Hugh Donohoe Brendan Donohoe Donal Crotty Dennis King Pat Rehill Percy Gilchreest Michael Cusack Pat O Hara Micheal Galligan John Joe O Reilly Paddy Cusack PV McCabe Gene Cusack and Padraic Boyle. Subs Andy McCabe for Michael Cusack. Referee Fintan Tierney Butlersbridge.
Farewell social and presentation to Tommy Myles who is emigrating to Australia in the Bridge Hall on Thursday night. Music by the Green Glen Ceilidhe Band. Subs voluntary.
1st overseas trip for pupils of Vocational School when they travelled to Stranraer via Larne. Left at 6:45 am Wednesday and returned at 2:00 am on Thursday. They crossed to Scotland from Larne by ferry and visited some breathtaking sites in the Stranraer area including Port Na Glen and Port Road The outing was financed by the special savings scheme initiated by the late great headmaster Gerry M Lovett in the school many years ago.
:Gold Pelican for 15 pint donations at Blood Transfusion Unit go to Phil Gargan, Tommy Smyth (Butlersbridge), Pa Connolly (4 Breffni Terrace), Garda John Mahony Ballinagh Fred Foster Kilmainham Ballinagh William Beatty Drumard Bridget McCabe (Lisdarn Hospital) and Eilish Donohoe Dublin Road.
June 5th 1970:Death of Mabel Pratt in her early 50s. Predeceased by her two sons Willie and Norman following harrowing family shooting accidents. Beautiful woman in body and soul. She was extremely popular with all classes and creeds and her sudden death is a big shock not only for the tight knit community in Kilmore but in Cavan town where she was very well known and highly respected. Her son George was leading centre forward for the Cavan Shamrock’s for many years and her husband Willie is a very valued official of both Kilmore FC and Cavan Shamrocks FC. She is survived by her husband Willie, sons Robert, George and Eddie four brothers Harry Jack Dick and William sister Kathleen USA Violet Canada May Belfast Alice Drumgola . Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore Cemetery.
Bishop James Moynagh at the age of 63 well know former Cavan and Mullahoran footballer retires as Bishop of Calabar Nigeria after 20 years. Pope Paul VI has appointed him to the Honary position of Bishop of Malgeo.
Death of Francis ‘Frank’ Gillen Aughadrumagullon Butlersbridge in Saint Phelim’s Hospital. He was a great follower of Cavan and Butlersbridge teams and seldom missed a home game in either the Bridge or Breffni Park. He was Linesman on the old GNR line at Butlersbridge and was extremely well known and highly popular. He is survived by his two sons John and Francis in Scotland three daughters Ellen USA Mollie England and Margaret at home. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church to the New cemetery.
Father Liam Shanaghy is pictured imparting his blessing on his parents Mr and Mrs Philip Shanaghy Lisdarn after his first Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim.
Procession around the Cathedral grounds following the 7:30 evening Mass on Corpus Christi which was celebrated by Father PJ McManus with Fathers Colum Hurley Deacon and Dan Gallogly sub deacon. The MC was Father PJ Gargan. Later Bishop Quinn imparted Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament in the Cathedral with Father ABC conducting the Cathedral Choir on the organ. The 8 am Mass on Corpus Christi was celebrated by Father ABC McGrath 10 am by Father PJ Gargan and 11:30 am by Father Des O Dowd.
Following Sean McCormack’s recent letter in the Anglo Celt another attempt to form a Swimming Pool Committee will be made at a general meeting in the Town Hall next Monday night.
Death of Elizabeth Crawford formerly of Cavan town in Doctor Stevens Hospital Dublin. She was widow of William Crawford formerly Station Master Cavan. She was mother of the late Professor Ernest Crawford Lecturer in Trinity College Dublin and is survived by her son Rev Victor Crawford Newtown School county Waterford and one daughter Doris in Dublin. Burial following service in Saint Paul’s North King Street Dublin with burial in the new cemetery Kilmore.
‘Quarrent’ 40 hour Adoration from Thursday to Saturday in Saint Clare’s Convent Chapel is vey well attended each evening . The Adoration was sponsored by Cavan Legion of Mary. While over 100 children from the Parish receive Holy Communion in the Cathedral. All were from the local primary schools.
Death of Mary Ann Bredin Cortubber just six months after the death of her husband well known building contractor James Bredin. She was very well known in the area and was a great Christian practicing charity on the poor and destitute who called on her service . She was a wonderful bright cheerful humorous personality and always looked on the bright side of life. She is survived by her sons Onslow well known Cavan builder Billy and Robert in America Charlie Joe and Ben in New Zealand and Victor in Cortubber two daughters Mrs W McGarvey London and Mrs M Davison Gilford county Down. Venerable Archdeacon Shire and Rev FJ Patterson officiated at the Service in Ballyhaise Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Saint Clare’s Sports are held in the newly opened Terry Coyle Park and are sponsored by local impresario and Café owner Sean McManus pictured is Sean presenting his cups to Una McKiernan best athlete of the sports Sheila McCabe Games Captain and Mary Newman Prefect Saint Clare’s Secondary School. The pupils gave a display of Gymnastics at the interval and Father Des O Dowd thanked the participants sponsors and the Committee of Terry Coyle Park for the splendid facility. He later presented the medals and trophies to the winning athletes. Senior 100 yards Meta Leddy 2nd Evelyn O Keefe 3rd Lily McKenna. Junior Skipping Kathleen Leddy 2nd Una McKiernan. Senior Sack Race 1st Breda Comiskey 2nd Helena Sharkey 3rd Ann O Donoghue. Junior Sack Race Kathleen Leddy 2nd Gabrielle Smith 3rd Kathleen Coyle. Senior Obstacle Race 1st Patricia Ryan 2nd Marie Clarke 3rd Kathleen McPhillips. Junior Obstacle Race 1st Kathleen Leddy 2nd Fidelma O Hanlon 3rd Maureen Walsh. Senior Egg and Spoon 1st Evelyn O Keefe 2nd Margaret McDonald 3rd Margaret Smith. Senior Relay Class C Rose Cronin Margaret Smith Loreto Donoghue and Kathleen McPhillips. Senior Three Legged Race Evelyn O Keefe and B Comiskey. Mother’s Race Betty Ryan Farnham Road. Mother’s Race Mrs M Browne Butlersbridge.
Saint Patrick’s College Sports held in splendid weather conditions at the College. Fifth year mile Frank Brady 2nd Damian Traynor and 3rd Donald Murray. Junior Long Jump Finian Maloney 15 feet 7 inches. Senior High Jump Philip Lynch 5 foot 4 inches and Senior Long Jump 17 foot 6 inches. Junior Shot Put Johnny Fortune 30 feet 9 inches. Junior High Jump Niall Murray 4 foot 10 inches 2nd Michael Murphy 4 foot 9 inches and 3rd John Boyd 4 foot 8 inches.
Micheal Greenan Drumalee leads Cavan County Council to victory over Cavan Garages 2-12 to 1-12 in the Harp Lager Final at the newly opened Terry Coyle Park. Scorers for Cavan County Council Micheal Greenan 1-4 Enda McGowan Man of the Match 1-1 Hughie McInerney 0-3 Frank McKiernan 0-2 and Percy Gilchreest 0-1. County Council Seamus McGovern Killygarry JJ Reilly Cavan Gaels Packy McGovern Killygarry Donal Crotty Crosserlough N Brady Lacken Tom McCreesh Crossmaglen Oliver Brady Lacken Frank McKiernan Lacken Paddy Reilly Cavan Gaels Micheal Greenan Drumalee Danny Brady Mullahoran Enda McGowan Ballyhaise Hughie McInerney Redhills Percy Gilchreest Crosserlough and P Cosgrove. Sub J Cosgrove for Pack McGovern injured.
June 12th 1970: Bombshell in Dail Eireann as Tom Fitzpatrick TD is informed by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education Michael O Kennedy that a new site for the proposed new Vocational School in Cavan along with alterations in the plans are now being studied by the Department. Tom is Chairman of Cavan Urban Council and a member of the VEC who only last week discussed their plans for the new school at Tullac Mongan but he was informed that the authorities at Saint Patrick’s College had been in contact with the Department and offered a site adjacent to the College at Cullies cemetery. Nobody had informed Tom Fitzpatrick and he said that he would reschedule the question for another date when they would hopefully have more information.
New Swimming Pool Committee. Town Hall packed with enthusiastic supporters for the project with Sean McCormack who recently raised the issue again the Anglo Celt presiding. Chairman Séan McCormack, Vice Chair Brian Sullivan, Secretary Frances Sullivan, Assistant Secretary John Sharkey, Joint Treasurers Richard Black and Maura Mullen. Committee: Elizabeth Maguire, Kathleen Murray, E Whitney, A Finegan, Geraldine Fitzpatrick and F Sheridan. M/S Paddy McCormack Michael Leddy, Donal Smith and Torlac Smith. At the short meeting that followed the committee decided to seek an early meeting with the County Manager Dermot McCarthy to consider possible sites for the location of the proposed new swimming pool. Paddy Fleming CEO VEC unaware of the drama about to unfold in Dail Eireann said that the VEC might consider incorporating the pool into their plans for the new Vocational School at Tullac Mongan. Among the attendance were Tom Fitzpatrick TD John O Rourke UDC Tom O Connor UDC Paddy Fleming CEO VEC Vincent Bartley representing Cavan County Council and representatives from Saint Clare’s Loreto Saint Patrick’s College Cavan Technical School and teachers from all the primary schools in the parish
Father Liam Shanaghy son of Mr and Mrs Philip Shanaghy Lisdarn is ordained a priest in Waterford Cathedral by Most Rev Dr Russell Bishop of Waterford. Father Liam celebrated his first Mass on Monday morning in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim and imparted his first blessing to all present. He was educated at the Poor Clare’s De La Salle Saint Patrick’s College Cavan and Saint John’s Waterford.
Death of Michael (Josie) McNamara Abbey Street. Aged 42 he was ill for a considerable time and just returned from the Kilmore/Meath Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2 weeks ago. Employed with Smith Garage, he was a gifted step dancer and starred in all the Cummann Rinnce and CCE concerts. Member of Cavan Red Cross, he was on many of the teams which won Provincial and National honours. Survived by his wife Agnes his Mother K McNamara Military Row sister Mrs K McGovern England and one brother Liam McNamara in Dublin. Father P J Gargan officiated at the funeral to Cullies.
Brian C Lynch is selling his excellent seven day licensed premises ‘The Eagle Bar’ and is contemplating purchasing a book keeping license in an adjoining premises. The premises will be auctioned in the Farnham Hotel on Tuesday 23rd June at 3 pm. Solicitors having carriage are Alfred Myles Smith while O Reilly Taylor and Tweedy are the auctioneers.
Michael Wall is selling his semi detached residence in Drumnavanagh as he moves back to Dublin. Murphy Quinn and Company are the Auctioneers and Tom Fitzpatrick TD is the Solicitor having carriage.
Cavan UDC Garden Competition: Winners Seamus Fay 19 Owen Roe, J Smith 5 Owen Roe and Mrs Greenan 4 Jubilee Terrace.
Ian Corrigan’s ‘In the Middle of Nowhere’ is Number 8 in Irish Top 10.
Worst electrical storm in many years results in all 14 transformers in the Cavan area being burnt out as the power is off from 7:30 to 11:30 on Wednesday evening. All telephone wires and communications to the outside world are severed. The storm was accompanied by violent thunderstorms and torrential rain which flooded areas of the town. Another less violent storm hit the area again on Thursday afternoon but no further damage was caused.
Seamus Fay 19 Owen Roe Terrace Cavan is the overall winner of Zone 3 in the Cavan Urban Council Garden Competition 2nd Mrs Greenan 4 Jubilee Terrace and 3rd J Smith 5 Owen Roe.
Cavan who are hot favourites to retain their Ulster Senior Championship title have a 3-13 to 1-03 win over a very poor Fermanagh outfit in sparsely attended Breffni Park. Cavan led by 0-8 to Fermanagh’s one goal at half time.
Royal School Sports Senior Girl’s A Stronge 2nd K Irwin 3rd D Vance. Intermediate Girl’s S Byers 2nd J Vance 3rd T Hall. Junior W Gordon 2nd S Beattie 3rd H McMahon. Senior Boy’s J Kane 2nd N Whitfield 3rd G Byers Overall Senior Boys J Kane Junior and Intermediate for McNally Cup S Byers. Senior Shot N Huston 2nd W Stewart and 3rd b Graham Junior G Graham A Acheson 3rd W Kells. Girl’s 80 yards S Byers. Relay W Gordon S Graham W Kells and G Graham.
Presentation to Andy and Mrs Flanagan on the occasion of his retirement from the position of Assistant County Engineer for the Bailieboro area after 37 years distinguishes service at a function in the White Horse Hotel Cootehill. Pictured is Robert Hayes County Engineer who made the presentation to Mrs Flanagan of a pearl necklace and Dermot McCarthy County Manager who presented Mr Flanagan with a radiogram.
June 19th 1970:400th anniversary of the birth of Bishop Bedell Bishop of Kilmore and Ardagh from 1629-1642. Famous for his translation of the Bible into Irish for the first time. Plaque to be erected and unveiled at Kilmore Cathedral shortly in his honour.
Patrick Paddy Cusack Drumrora Ballyjamesduff qualifies as a Solicitor. He is son of Michael and Mrs Cusack Drumrora Ballyjamesduff and is a nephew of Judy McEntee Cavan. He was educated at Drumrora National School Saint Norbert’s College Kilnacrott and UCD. He received his parchment at the Four Courts in Dublin.
Ordination of Father Jim Connolly OFM Cap Killygarry pictured with his parents Mr and Mrs Peter Connolly Killygarry after his ordination by Bishop of Raphoe Most Rev Dr McFeeley in the Capuchin Friary ‘Ard Mhuire’ Donegal. He will serve on the Capuchin Mission to Zambia.
Brazil powered by Pele Jarzhino Paulo Caesar Tostao and Rivellino beat Italy 4-1 to win the World Cup Final in the Aztec Stadium in Mexico. All of the Brazilian stars are now household names throughout the globe as they give a master class in the art of soccer football during the month long festival of football beamed on television throughout the world. In the Group stages they beat the defending champions England 1-0 and England later surrendered their title in a quarter final classic with Germany losing 4-3 after leading by 3-1 with only ten minutes left and Ramsey taking off his star player Bobby Charlton to preserve his for the closing stages of the competition.
Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine sponsored by the Legion of Mary next Sunday. Seats on bus still available from Mrs Tommy Reilly ‘The Regal’ Seamus Lane Postmaster Butlersbridge or Luke Fitzpatrick Killygarry.
“Making Jam? Get your strawberries from Peter Skelly Lismeen Ballyjamesduff.”
Forty fourth class pupils leave Cavan for a tour of Yeat’s Country calling to Rosses Point Yeat’s Grave in Drumcliffe. Money no object as the trip is financed from savings from the student’s built up over the last year in Cavan Post Office.
Forty transformers are blown in recent electrical storm in Cavan while 35 blew in Monaghan. The big losers were the Day Old Chick Business with Tommy Brady Stradone losing over 1,000 chicks but Tommy McCormack Elmbank Hatcheries reports business as usual as he has his own Electrical Generator which ‘kicked’ in as soon as the ESB supply was interrupted.
Alice Donohoe takes over the management of ‘The American Hairdressing Salon’ on Bridge Street. Alice can be contacted 10-7 Monday to Saturday at Cavan 172.
Cavan qualify for their first ever under 21 football final when they defeat Tyrone 1-15 to 3-7 in the semi final in Breffni Park before ‘a handful of spectators’. Cavan led by 2-4 to 1-5 at half time. Cavan will now play either Fermanagh or Derry in the under 21 Ulster Final.
Cavan Shamrocks are defeated 4-2 by an all star Clones outfit in the Top Four Final at Belgium Park Monaghan. Clones took the lead when the brilliant Johnny Douglas waltzed around the Cavan defence but Noel Smith in similar fashion in the 30th minute was pulled down with only the Monaghan keeper to beat. Gerry Egan stepped up and banged the penalty to the Clones net in the 30th minute and both sides had their moments but it was all square at half time with the big crowd enjoying a fast open sporting game played in first class conditions. Pat Kinsella making a welcome return in the Shamrock’s goal saved his team with some spectacular saves in the early stages of the second half. Then tragedy struck for the Shamrock’s who were bravely hanging on their more illustrious opponents when Noel Smith was injured and had to be carried off. Frankie Walsh who was making his debut in the Shamrock’s defence was sent off for an over robust challenge on Clones defender Ivor Lendrum and Shamrock’s were down to nine men and playing one of the best junior teams in Ireland. Leo Flanagan who was man of the match for Clones then got through for two very well taken goals which put Clones 3-1 up but Dickie Smith in a rare Cavan Shamrock’s attack broke away and made no mistake to put the tie back in the ‘melting pot’ at 3-2. With two minutes left Johnny Douglas found the elusive Flanagan loose inside the Cavan box and he made no mistake to score his hat trick and make the final score 4-2 to the best team in the AUL Cup Clones United. Best for Clones were Leo Flanagan Johnny Douglas Dermot Rooney and Ivor Lendrum. Paddy Sheridan John O Neill Frank Lyons Gerry Egan and Dickie Smith starred for a gallant but out of luck Cavan Shamrock’s. Master John Mullen presented the trophy and medals to a victorious Clones United after the game.
All entries for this year’s John McGinnity Cup to Gerry Egan Secretary Cavan Shamrock’s Connolly Street Cavan.
“Due to Bank Strike the McIntyre Brothers greatly regret that their 3rd annual sale has had to be cancelled. They are only 50 yards from the Bus Office have still plenty of bargains and can be contacted on Cavan 401”
Father Dennis Murray son of Maura and the late Frank Murray Ardlougher Belturbet is ordained in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim and is pictured with his mother Maura brother Frank well known showband singer Noel John Eddie and Hugh sisters Mary Ellen and Patricia. Father Dennis was educated at Killdallen NS Saint Patrick’s College and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth.
Tragic death of James Lyons Shantemon at the age of 18. Employed at Noel O Hanlon’s Ambulance Building Factory on the Dublin Road in Longford. After the recent torrential rain which clogged the gutters James was on the roof of the building cleaning the gutters when he accidently slipped and fell to his death being dead on admission to Longford County Hospital. He was son of Bridget and the late Matthew Lyons Shantemon and was the youngest of seven children.
After only a short time in business at the ‘Abbey Bar and Grill’ Joseph Henry Goode is selling his cocktail lounge and grill. TP O Reilly Solicitor Ballyconnell is the Solicitor having carriage while JC Brady Staghall Belturbet is the Auctioneer. Joe has purchased another business property in Dublin.
Deputation from Cavan Swimming Pool are accorded a very warm welcome by County Manager Dermot McCarthy who in the course of discussions welcomed the proposed swimming pool for the town and proposed to the deputation four possible sites for the location of the pool. The County Manager pointed out that there is a 50% Local Government grant for the erection of swimming pools.
The deputation consisted of Sean McCormack Chairman Frances Sullivan Secretary John Sharkey Assistant Secretary Geraldine Fitzpatrick and Michael Leddy both committee members. Nurses of the area are seeking additional staff after it was agreed that they only work 40 hours per week from April 1st 1971. Some of these people are now working 65-70 hours a week and as they pointed out to County Manager Dermot McCarthy they will need additional staff to implement the new 40 hour week.
Congratulations to Justine Coogan who has obtained her teaching Diploma in Pitman’s Shorthand and her sister Ireneus who has qualified in a Dublin Hospital as a State Registered Nurse. Both are daughters of Garda Sergeant Peter and Mrs Coogan Farnham Road Cavan.
Tickets for the CYMS second annual one day outing to Butlin’s Mosney county Meath are available from Paddy O’ Reilly 79 Church Street Michael Saint Phelim’s Place or Edward Smith Emmett Place.
June 26th 1970:Violent thunderstorm strikes Cavan. Over 40 ESB transformers are damaged and thousands of day old chicks are lost at the Elmbank Hatchery.
Same Week: Justine and Reneus Coogan are pictured the latter having passed her final nursing exams while Justine holds a Diploma in Pitman Shorthand.
Sudden death of Joe Higgins Bridge Street at the age of 65. Great gael, lined out with Stradone in his youth. Represented Cavan at both billiards and snooker. Member of old Catholic Club, he was a founder member in 1936 of Saint Felim's Branch Cavan CYMS. He represented Cavan at both Billiards and Snooker and was a leading contender for the annual National Burroughs and Watts Championship in Dublin each March. He was one of the few to travel to Tralee for the All Ireland Semi Final of 1925 which Cavan controversially lost by one point. He was an encyclopedia of facts and figures and could speak at length on any subject. He was a great judge of character and could predict who would make the grade in any sport but particularly Gaelic football. Tailor by trade Joe had his shop at 28 Bridge Street and dressed in a very dapper manner as befits a man of great taste and skill. He was busy from morning to night but like all geniuses he had the knack of giving the impression he was never in a hurry or under any pressure Survived his wife Rose, Sons Myles in Carlow Eamon Dublin Michael London and Gerard Cavan and 1 daughter Rose in Cavan. Rev P J Gargan Adm at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry.
Death of Mary Brady Drumhurk Butlersbridge after a short illness at Cavan Surgical Hospital. She was extremely popular and very well known in the area. She is survived by her husband Bernard four daughters Bernadette NT Saint Clare’s School Cavan Rosaleen BCom Belturbet Ita and Annette Drumhurk. The funeral Mass in Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge was celebrated by her brother in law Father Patrick J Brady PP Glasgow while Father Des O Dowd recited the prayers for the dead at the graveside in Saint Aidan’s cemetery Butlersbridge.
Brilliant Brazil the outstanding team of World Cup in Mexico lift the Jules Rimet trophy beating Italy 4-1 in the Aztec Stadium in Mexico City where Pele Jarzhino Rivellino Paulo Caesar are now stars in every household throughout the globe as television relays the competition to billions of people throughout the globe.
Dominic Sheridan aged 16 Upper Main Street and son of Tommy and Josie Sheridan Sub Post Office is runner up in the Under 16 Handball at the Tailteann Games at Croke Park being narrowly defeated in a thrilling and exciting final by W Fitzgibbon from Tipperary. He is brother of Greg Sheridan a regular member of the Cavan county Junior handball squad.
Cavan’s second ‘Big Band Carnival’ features on opening night June 26th 1970 Gene Stuart and the Mighty Avons Larry Cunningham Joe Dolan Big Tom and the Mainliners The Times The Sands Jim Tobin and the Firehouse Five The Serenaders from Belturbet and on the closing night from the top of the hit parade in England the Tremeloes. The Carnival is run for the benefit of the Breffni Boy’s Accordion Band.
“Jim Hand Promotions Corn Exchange Buildings 12 Burgh Quay Dublin is agent for the Capitol Showband Dreams and Ranchers. Irish Agent for the Move Marmalade Love Affair and Tremeloes who play Cavan Carnival on Tuesday August 5th 1970.” Jim is a twin brother of Michael later to be Editor of the Sunday Independent and both worked in Cavan at Tinnelly’s (Harvest) Upper Main Street.
Hundreds attend the open air celebrations at Lough Oughter to mark the 400th Anniversary of the death of Bishop William Bedell Bishop of Kilmore from 1629-1642 and the first man to translate the bible from English to Irish. Most Rev Dr Moore Church of Ireland Bishop of Kilmore presided. Very Rev RCH Turkington Dean of Kilmore celebrated the Service and the lesson was read by Major R Clements. The music was rendered by Kilmore Brass Band. The address which is published in full was given by Professor William Bedell Stanford Trinity College Dublin. The weather was dull and overcast but remained dry for the occasion.
July 3rd 1970:£300 to be won over eight days at County Cavan Golf Club Open Week: Sponsors are Murphy/Quinn, Brady Brothers, McCarren and Co., Tractamotors, Farnham Arms, Anglo Celt, Jacksons Garage Bowmakers and Cavan Mineral Waters. Later Phil Cullivan (Captain) thanks over700 competitors for making this the best ever Open week on the 50th Anniversary of their relocation from Killynebber. Presentations are made to the two surviving members Phil Lawlor (Professional) and Dr Bertie Cullen (President ). The week was launched by BC Fay President of the Cavan/Monaghan Alliance with the raising of the tricolour high above the Club House. Special prize of £5 for best aggregate gross on Monday 6th and Sunday 12th July 1970.
President’s Prize Surgeon Bertie Cullen’s Prize is won by P Brennan and Mrs PJ Beirne with 64 nett while Doctor FPE Smith and his daughter Fiona were second with 65 ½. Pictured are Mrs Beirne Maura Cullen Surgeon Bertie Cullen Fiona Smith Jack Brady Secretary County Cavan Golf Club P Brennan Doctor FPE Smith and Phil Cullivan Captain of County Cavan Golf Club.
Neil Blayney former Minister for Agriculture is cleared of all charges relating to alleged gun running on April 24th 1970 at Dublin District Court. When the verdict was announced Neill Blayney was cheered and mobbed by well wishers who packed the entrance to the Four Courts in Dublin. Charles Haughey James Kelly and Albert Lynx were remanded on bail charged with conspiracy to import arms on April 24th 1970.
“You have tried the rest now try the best” Oliver Malone for Furniture advert.”
Kilmore/Meath Pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop Quinn .363 Pilgrims including 91 invalids and 48 staff. Cavan parish contingent on organising committee: Fathers Desmond O Dowd, P J McManus, Peggy Willock, Nellie Gargan, Miss N McCabe, Andy Gilchreest, HL Smith, J Brady and Dr. Roy Hayes.
Cavan County Council led by Michéal Greenan beat The Garages by 2-12 to 1-12 to win the Harp Lager Trophy sponsored by Cavan Barman’s Association. Scorers for Council Michéal Greenan 1-04, Enda McGowan 1-01, Hughie McInerney 0-03, Percy Gilchrist 0-01 and Frank McKiernan 0-02.
The ‘Tremeloes’ are among the star studded line up for the 2nd Cavan Carnival from June 26th to August 5th 1970.
Death of John Lyndsey Clonogonnell at the age of 68. Native of Sligo he was a very quiet reserved progressive farmer always available to help or impart advice to his neighbours. He is survived by his wife June five sons Jim Robert John and Mervyn Clonogonnell and Cecil in USA three daughters Joy Clonogonnell Mrs E Fanin Ashfield Cootehill and Hazel in Jersey. Rev Dean RCH Turkington celebrated the Funeral Service in a packed Kilmore Cathedral with burial later in Kilmore graveyard.
Death of Miss Mary Bridget O Rourke Saint Aidan’s Terrace after a short illness at a Dublin Hospital shocks the local community. She was the only daughter of John O Rourke and was in her usual good form up to a short time ago. She was very popular and obliging always trying to help a neighbour or friend in trouble or the poor and destitute with her hospitality and charity. She was predeceased by her mother and is survived by Johnny and twins Philip and George. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry.
The recently formed Cavan Junior Chamber of Commerce are holding a Trade Fair from the 15th -18th July showcasing local industry in the Town Hall which will be officially launched by Sean Flanagan Minister for Lands.
Laragh AC win the Doctor Austin Quinn Cup for the best overall team at the Cavan Track and Field Championships at bright and breezy Breffni Park where the underfoot conditions were perfect and the marking and layout of the track was up to International standard. There were twenty eight events with 424 athletes taking part from six different athletic clubs in county Cavan. Sean Cassidy from Laragh Athletic Club was the star of the show winning the 220 440 and 880 yards and second in the 100 yards while Marian Kiernan from Ballintemple was the star lady winning the 100 220 and 440 yards in powerful style. Jim Cochrane from Cootehill was snowed under with late entries and general logistic problems of running such a huge event off in record clockwork style but the great Jim found time to win the Senior mile and three miles beating his old adversary Hughie McGovern Laragh who had the better of the tussles over the winter into second place. P Hopkins Cornafean won the senior 100 yards and long jump at 17 foot six inches. Pat McCabe of Laragh won the High Jump. Pictures show Nuala Flynn Cootehill winning the Under 14 100 yards ahead of Breda Kiernan Ballintemple. Nuala was another star of the meet winning the Under 12 and Under 14 100 yards and second in Under 14 long jump.
Cavan who were well fancied to win the Ulster Championship suffer a comprehensive defeat to Derry 1-8 to 1-5 at Irvinstown before an attendance of 8,500. Much fitter and stronger Derry qualify for their first final since 1958 and will play Antrim or Monaghan in the Ulster final. Derry led by 1-6 to 0-3 at the interval. Cavan were in great shape starting the second half with the somewhat out of sorts P Cahill finding his feet and soaring into the clouds to give Cavan a vital edge at midfield. Then the Cavan selectors as is not unusual ‘shot themselves in the foot’ by calling the rampant Cahill ashore and bringing on the youthful former Cavan Gael’s and current Crosserlough clubman Micheal Galligan who in fairness acquitted himself well but Cavan lost the impetus with the departure of P Cahill. Hughie McInerney again came to Cavan’s rescue in the 53rd minute with another brilliant goal to leave only three points in the game with seven minutes remaining but try as they might Cavan could not close the deficit. Cavan Paddy Lyons Andy McCabe Brendan Donohoe Peter Pritchard Jimmy Fay Ray Carolan Enda McGowan Hughie Newman Gerard Murtagh Steve Duggan Pee Cahill Tom O Reilly Gene Cusack Jimmy Stafford and Hughie McInerney. Sub Declan Coyle for Jimmy Stafford Pat Tinnelly for Hughie Newman Micheal Galligan for Pee Cahill. Referee T Johnston Fermanagh.
“Mervyn Clarke Tyre and Accessory Shop Connolly Street Cavan. For fitting and service open until 8 pm daily . Special price for car stereo tape recorders. Full selection of the latest tapes to choose from.
July 10th 1970 Daniel Joseph O Kelly Post Office Official Town Hall Street pleads guilty at Cavan District Court to charges of theft amounting to £63 property of Holy Rosary Sisters Killeshandra when he opened parcels addressed to the convent at the sorting office at Cavan Post Office. Danny immediately admitted the charges and paid back £13. He later lodged another £50 in Court through his Solicitor Sean V Kelly who said O Kelly had been in Cavan since 1950 and was a grade A Clerk in Cavan Post Office when he found an old key to the sorting office and began to help himself to small amounts of cash in transit in the post. He was very sociable and living way beyond his means being a leading member of Cavan Golf Club and Past Captain of the Club. He was earning only £25-0-9 per week as a Grade A Clerk and just could not afford that sort of lifestyle on that salary. This was his first offence and Justice Shaw in sentencing O Kelly to three months in Jail applied the POA on being of good behavior for twelve months. Danny although he lost his job in the Post Office has secured another job with a good friend who is aware of all the facts of the case and the Court wish him well in his new career.
Andrew McPhillips aged twelve fishing in Behey Lake catches a 15 lbs pike the largest taken from the Lake in recent years.
Lord Kilbracken issues a statement denying that he is suing Leitrim and Cavan County Councils for £60,000 for damage to his property as the result of a fire at his ancestral home at Killegar county Leitrim on May 13th 1970. Lord Kilbracken admits that he has informed his Insurance Company and they in turn without his knowledge or consent issued a claim against Leitrim and Cavan County Councils. The fire was completely accidental and there was no malicious damage caused. He has been now informed that the Insurance Company have withdrawn their claim against both Councils.
Social and presentation to the retiring County Secretary and his wife in the Farnham Arms Hotel. Presentations were made on behalf of the Staff and Council members. Pictured are Paddy Reilly CNP Chairman of Cavan County Council Dermot McCarthy County Manager Robert Hayes County Engineer TM Gilroy Health and Administrative Staff and Tommy Smith Irish Local Government Officials Union. Michael J Smith was a member of Cavan County Council staff for over 40 years being Town Clerk in both Cavan and Belturbet . He succeeded the late Paddy Reilly Athbara as Secretary of Cavan County Council in 1946.
Presentation to Brid Keelan NT on her retirement from teaching from the parents pupils and staff of Crubany National School where she has been teaching for the last five years. She was twenty years teaching in Killygarry National School and had previously taught in Cootehill and Belturbet. Brid is a native of Corduff Carrickmacross and is a neighbour at home of Mary Veale nee Murray 59 Main Street. She has been living in Connolly Street for well over 25 years and will retire to Cavan where she is deservedly popular and very well known. Pictured is Brid Andy O Brien who made the presentation Mrs Michael Drysdale NT and the pupils of Crubany National School.
Pictured preparing for the forthcoming ‘Cavan Trade Fair’ in the Town Hall run by the recently established Junior Chamber are Mary Glavey Karl Bornemann Eva Bonney Treasurer Leo McGrath President Noel McIntyre Deputy President Geraldine Fitzpatrick Secretary and George Parkinson. Stands have been booked by McCarren and Company Cavan Crystal Gerry Whelan Drifter’s Shoes Cootehill Ramor Rustics Breffni Textiles Killeshandra Creamery and many more leading businesses in the county.
Eamonn Greenan gifted Drumalee forward and brother of County star Micheal is emigrating to Canada next week. He will be a huge loss to the community and particularly Drumalee GFC whom he helped to Intermediate League and Championship in 1969.
Senor Champions at the De La Salle School pictured are J Smith M Reilly Brian Crowe Captain Dessie McEntee Declan Young Brian Cullen Michael Lee John Sheridan Michael McCormack Greg Conlon Paddy Gargan and C Conaty.
Intermediate Champions at De La Salle School pictured are J Sorahan Charlie Greene Sean Boyle Brian O Grady Captain John Cullen Myles McEntee and Jim Kelly L Reilly K McClarey Patrick O Keefe Martin Sexton P Donohoe and Maurice Brady
July 17th 1970: The Anglo Celt is increased to 1/- per copy
Kilmore Brass Band are warned not to attend the Orange Demonstration in Lisbellaw. Rev RCH Turkington said that two men known to him one a Catholic approached him and said that it would be better for the sake of peace if Kilmore Brass Band did not participate and he passed on this message to the relevant authority. At the demonstration Captain John Brooke Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister addressing the huge crowd said that Kilmore Brass Band were not present as a threat had been made to burn down Kilmore Cathedral if they attended as usual the Orange Demonstration which passed off all over Northern Ireland peacefully. Rev RCH Turkington Dean of Kilmore denied that such a threat was made.
Inquest in Longford are told of the last movements of James Lyons Shantemon aged 19 who died following a fall through a hole in an Asbestos roof at Noel Hanlon’s Ambulance Factory Dublin Road Longford on June 24th last . His brother Thomas Lyons gave evidence of telling James to clean off the roof following torrential rain as a result of an electrical storm. James while working to clear the debris fell through a hole in the asbestos roof and on to a metal vice on work bench immediately under the roof. Doctor C Barrett County Longford Surgeon gave evidence of examining James at Longford County Hospital where he died four hours after admission from injuries and fractures to his skull and lacerations and injury at the base of his brain.
Rev James Donohoe Saint Columban’s Boston USA is ordained a priest in Saint Raphael’s Church Long Island by Most Rev Dr Mulroney . Flying from New York Dublin and on to Lavey he celebrated his first Mass in Saint Dympna’s Church Upper Lavey on Sunday. He was educated at Killygarry NS Crubany NS Saint Patrick’s College Cavan City College New York and City College Los Angeles. He was employed by TWA for four years and served two years national service in the American Army before entering a Columban seminary in the USA. Father James is attached to the Columban’s and will serve in the Philippine Islands. He is son of Mrs B Donohoe Grellagh Stradone and is pictured imparting his first blessing to his mother after his ordination in Long Island on Saturday.
Sarsfield’s Butlersbridge/Killygarry selection beat last year’s beaten county finalists Saint Joseph’s in the first round of the Cavan Senior Championship at Cornafean 1-10 to 1-07 and won the toss and played with the fresh wind leading 1-4 to 0-1 at half time. Sarsfields had outstanding players in Donal Crowe Francie Reilly Paddy Lynch Packie McGovern Philip Fitzsimmons at midfield Johnny Cusack Jimmy Browne Francie Galligan George Crowe in attack. Referee Brian O Reilly Cavan.
Drumalee beat Mountnuggent in the first round of the Senior Championship at Stradone 2-5 to 1-7. Mountnuggent having led by 1-5 to 0-1 at half time after having the advantage of the wind in the first half. Scorers for Drumalee Joe O Keefe Tommy McCauley Micheal Greenan Pat Geoghegan and Kieran O Keefe.
Bill Scanlon is leaving Cavan and selling his residence ‘Patchogue’ at Highfield Road. O Reilly Taylor Tweedy are auctioneers and TJ Fitzpatrick TD has carriage of sale.
Cavan Tourist Association coarse fishing competition at Killygoan 1st M Haworth bag of 55 lbs 2nd Bob Hope bag of 25 lbs 3rd Sid Smith bag of 13 lbs.
Cavan Tourist Office report an alarming drop in tourists with callers to office down from 1,795 to 1,339 in the busy May to July period. Trouble in Northern Ireland and protracted Bank Strike are quoted as the reasons.
July 24th 1970:Trade Fair in Town Hall sponsored by Junior Chamber is opened by the Minister for Lands Séan Flanagan TD. Fancy Dress :Most Original ‘John and Yoko’ Frank O Connor and Geraldine Fox. Prettiest (Miss Cavan Crystal 1970) Maura Hickey, Most Topical ‘Settled Itinerant RIP’. N McCarthy, J McCarthy and Danny O Hanlon. Funniest ‘Departed Spirit’ Torlac Smith and Denis McCarthy. There were 19 stands at the Fair and all reported record enquiries. Among the local exhibitors were Vera Brady Cavan Crystal Fintan Tierney and Breffni Textiles.
Teachers ask for answers from the Department of Education after the bombshell proposes change of site for new Vocational School from Tullymongan to Cullies after Saint Patrick’s College offered a new site convenient to the campus at Saint Patrick’s College. The VEC sought the Department to send down senior officer of the Department to speak to the interested parties. The teachers in a letter signed by all the interested parties ask why was the decision taken without any consultation to change the site of the school which is seven years in the planning stage. How many classrooms will there be in the new school will the plans be altered. Will it accommodated Catholics and Protestant families. Where are the recreational areas. Will facilities at Saint Pat’s be incorporated into the new school. Many estimated that the building of the school will be delayed by at least four to five years and it is another case of putting Cavan on the back burner as far as facilities are concerned.
School caretakers in Cavan are to be granted an increase of 30/- per week according to Paddy Fleming CEO Cavan VEC bringing their wage to £13-15-0 per week and in Cavan a free house valued at £1 per week extra. Paddy Fleming tells Tom Fitzpatrick TD that until recently the caretaker had only to clean seven rooms but with the erection of the prefabs at Cavan School due to increase demand this has increased to nine and the hours can be very unsociable with the many night classes being held in the school.
Fifty club members on CYMS outing to Butlin’s Mosney County Meath. Most enjoyable function with many of the members visiting Mosney for the very first time on a glorious summer day.
J C Lord is Chairman of Cavan County Council while Tom Fitzpatrick takes the Chair at Cavan UDC.
Over 700 take part in Cavan Golf Club’s second open week where Phil Cullivan Captain was on hand to greet the many visitors from all over the world. Golden Jubilee of the change from Killynebber to Drumelis in July 1920 and the President Surgeon Bertie Cullen was Captain in both Killynebber and Drumelis in 1919 and 1920 while Phil Lawlor jus fifty years older is still the Professional at County Cavan Golf Club. The Club were blessed with another glorious week with the sun shining each day and everyone remarked on the wonderful hospitality and atmosphere created by the host club. Men’s 18 Hole Stableford sponsored by Murphy Quinn 1st Brendan Murray 45 2nd Karl Bornemann40 and best gross P Flaherty Clones. Ladie’s Scotch Foursome sponsored by Brady Brothers Livestock Salesmen 1st Margaret English and Gertie Walsh 64 ½ 2nd Ina Hickey and Minnie McCarren 71 ½. Men’s Nine Hole Stroke 1st Sean Galligan 30 2nd Phil Lawlor 32 ½ and Best Gross Leo McDonald all County Cavan. Mixed Foursomes sponsored by the Farnham Hotel 1st Liam Bogue and Kathleen Kenny 66 ½ 2nd Vincent O Connor and ‘Goldie’ Fleming 69. Best Gross Doctor Tadhg Lynch and Miss E Boyle Cavan 86. Men’s Singles V Par sponsored by the Anglo Celt Rev J Dowd Portland USA 2nd Rev Patsy Young Ballinamore 3rd Brian Murphy. Mixed Foursome V Par sponsored by Jackson’s Garage 1st Karl Bornemann and Jack Brady . Men’s 18 Hole Stroke sponsored by Bowmaker 1st Pat Cahill Rosculligan and County Cavan 2nd Dessie Donohoe 66 3rd Noel Martin and Dr Tadhg Lynch 66 tie. Meanwhile on the domestic from Jim Burke beat Aidan Conaty to win the O Hanlon Cup.
Death of the very well known popular Patrick J Murray 10 Jubilee Terrace ‘Big Paddy Murray’. After a short illness at the age of 69. Well known in the building business he was reputed to have the strength of an ox and could work night and day without so much as taking a break. Labourer with Paddy Elliott and Company Francie Smith and Company Ballyhaise and in recent years Onslow Bredin Paddy could do the work of ten men and was never idle. He had a great devotion to the Sacred Heart and Our Lady and although he could partake of a drink at weekends his conversation was always punctuated with reference to the Blessed Mother etc. He took exception to visiting ‘Hot Gospellers’ preaching in the Market Square etc and was known to put them to flight in the name of the one true Catholic faith. He was a keen fan of Cavan GAA and never missed a game in Breffni Park. In recent years after a period of intense opposition always bemoaning the fact that Cavan Harps were disbanded he took a keen interest in the welfare of Cavan Gaels. He was a very keen fishermen and travelled down the Erne waterway on many Sunday’s during the year in search of pike and perch. He had a voracious appetite and his menu was the subject of much speculation in view of the intensity of his work and heavy frame of nearly 20 stone. He was one of Cavan’s great characters and was a backbone of the Confraternity and Missions in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim. He is survived by his brothers Joseph and James two sisters Mrs Tommy Smith (Mayjo) 10 Jubilee and Mrs E Stevenson Belfast. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery.
Following a meeting of the Executive of the newly formed Cavan Swimming Pool and Cavan Chamber of Commerce it was agreed to hold a swimming gala in Swellan Lake in mid August with Mattie Connolly assuring his counterpart Sean McCormack Chairman of Cavan Swimming Pool Committee of their full support and sponsorship for the events and a raffle. There will be obstacle races cross the lake races and a full sports meeting in the Lake Field for children under and over 12.
Terence Smith from Kilnavara will represent Ireland at the World Student's Carpentry Contest in Tokyo. He is a past pupil of Walter Little’s Cavan Vocational school.
Death of the legendary ‘Big’ Jim Smith Killinkere at the age of 69. Captained Cavan to their first All Ireland when they won the 1927 Junior All Ireland in Breffni Park. Later in 1928 he captained Cavan when they were beaten in the All Ireland Final of 1928-the first year the Sam Maguire was presented by the GAA. First man to bring the Sam Maguire to Cavan and Ulster in 1933 and starred on the team of 1935. Played with Cavan from 1918 till after the All Ireland Final of 1937 where he was boxed and abused by a savage Kerry onslaught in the opening 10 minutes which was allowed to go unpunished as Jim was removed to the Mater Hospital with multiple injuries where he spent almost a week recuperating. Honoured by Ireland in the Tailteann Games of 1924,1928 and 1932. He toured America with Cavan in 1934 1936 and 1938.Educated at Saint Patrick Cavan and UCD where he took his BA degree-fluent Irish speaker. Served in the Garda and retired with the rank of Sergeant, he later worked for the Department of Agriculture at Dublin Port. His old adversary Bob Stack of Kerry in tribute says “There will never be another Jimmy Smith”. There was an overflow attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Ultan’s Church Killinkere with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The coffin was draped in the blue and white of Cavan and colleagues from the All Ireland teams acted as Pall bearers while past and present Cavan and Killinkere players formed a guard of honour for the peerless Jim. He is survived by his wife and 2 sons Sergeant Jim Smith Sligo and Gerry Smith BCom. Canon McCauley assisted by Father Eamonn Burns CC officiated at the funeral from Saint Ultan's Killinkere to Gallen cemetery. Cavan County Board were represented by Jim McDonnell Chairman HL Smith Secretary and Paddy Donohoe Treasurer.
Father Gargan and Rev.George Millar team up to win the Inter Clerical Angling Competition on Lough Melvin. Unfortunately the numbers were restricted as only 14 boats were available.
Junior Chamber Stableford at County Cavan Golf Club 1st Brian Murphy 40 Sean Galligan 38 and best gross C Walsh Belturbet 78. Ladie’s Section Sheila McDonald’s Prize 1sr Kathleen Brady 73 Connie McEntee’s and Muriel Doherty’ s Prize. Airmid O Hanlon’s Prize.
Antrim who have eight Ulster titles last of which was away back in 1951 and Derry who won the title in 1958 clash in Sunday’s final at Saint Tiernach’s Park in Clones. Derry with Sean O Connell Eamonn Coleman Mickey Niblock and Harry Diamond are favourites to win their second Ulster title.
Fermanagh sweep aside feeble Cavan challenge to deservedly win their first ever Ulster Under 21 title 0-13 to 0-8 at Saint Tiernach’s Park in Clones on Sunday evening last. Fermanagh were magnificent and Cavan played second fiddle in what is described as a pathetic performance where many of the established players let the team down. Fermanagh got off to a great start urged on by a huge vociferous support leading 0-4 to 0-1 after only 14 minutes and they never relinquished their lead throughout. When their centre field was beginning to wane at half time they brought on minor star Peter McGinnity from the Roslea club and this tall athletic figure played a prominent role in the second half with some very high fielding and kicking. Cavan came back into the game in the second quarter and at half time had cut the Fermanagh lead to 0-8 to 0-5 Seamus Brides in defence Paddy Blessing in goal Dermot Coyle Pearse Gilroy and Michael ‘Moucher’ Galligan and Gene Cusack up front were the only Cavan players to play to the expected standard but even Cusack played into the Fermanagh cause by shooting for goals with three close in frees in the second half. Cavan Patrick Blessing Niall O Brien Seamus Brides Declan Coyle S O Donnell Oliver Galligan Pearse Gilroy Gerry Murtagh D Fitzpatrick M Galligan M Hannon Tom O Reilly Sean McGuigan Gene Cusack and Jimmy Browne. Sub Michael Cusack for D Fitzpatrick F Donnolly for Jimmy Browne. Referee F Greene Antrim.
Congratulations to Patrick Graham 12 year old long distance swimmer from Saint Phelim’ s Place who completed the three mile crossing of cold and choppy Lough Ramor in 1 ½ hours on Sunday. He was accompanied by famous Cavan long distance swimmer Sean Walsh.
July 31st 1970: Frances Donegan daughter of Inspector Sam and Mai Donegan 9 Highfield Road Cavan is the voice of Dublin’s new talking clock. Frances an employee of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs in the Central Telephone Exchange in Dublin won a special prize of £50 which was presented to her by Minister for Posts and Telegraphs Gerry Collins who inaugurated the service. Note the Clock was to earn the Department over £16.50 million before the service was discontinued in 2002.
Cavan UDC back Cavan County Council's decision to site the Itinerant Halt on lands donated by the Poor Clare Convent by 6 votes to 3. Annie Murray Chairman and Bridie Higgins Secretary (Parents Committee) representing 158 objectors to the proposal stating “The Halt should be located outside the Urban area-this development is an intrusion on our way of life”! An amendment proposed by Tom Fitzpatrick and seconded by Johnny O Rourke Labour sought to have a meeting with all the interested parties including the Parent’s Committee UDC County Council and County Manager was defeated by 4-3. Timmy Murphy who seemed to be the spokesman for the Fianna Fail members said that members of the Parent’s Committee who signed the petition will be ashamed of themselves in a very short period of time. Progress is always slow but very painful and in forty years time they will wonder what all the fuss was about and this petition should be burned and forgotten about”
· Same Week Death of Annie Kitson Saint Mary’s Terrace at the age of 64. Native of Emyvale County Monaghan. She is survived by her husband James, sons Séamus Cavan, Michael Coventry and Martin in London and daughters Margaret Kelly Highfield Road, Teresa Saint Mary’s Terrace and Mrs Lyons. Father P J Gargan Adm officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry cemetery
Brother Damien Kellegher's final profession as Brother of the De La Salle Order in Castletown County Laois on July 23rd 1970. Recently received his BA at UCD. He is presently teaching in Dublin. Eldest son of Jimmy and Rose Kellegher Drumlark. Brother Damien was educated at Coolboyogue NS De La Salle School Cavan and UCD.
Breffni Boys Band are presently on camp in Bettystown. Jimmy Tully TD gave them full access and use of his field following representation from Tom O Connor a friend of the Labour TD and a Labour member of Cavan UDC.
Death of Baby Thomas Maloney Glasdrummond Poles at Lisdarn Hospital. Beloved son of Patricia and Bernard. Funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Michael Dolan Drumgola Cavan and Williamstown Finea at the age of 56 at his residence Drumgola . Quiet decent honorable hard working man he was extremely popular. He was uncle of Rev P Callaghan PP Blacklion. Survived by his wife Kitty six young children( sons daughters) sister Mary father in law. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the funeral and Requiem Mass in Saint Mary’s Church Finea to the adjoining cemetery.
Death of Patrick ‘Pa’ Smith in Brisbane Australia in his early 70s. He was a native of Butlersbridge and was an outstanding footballer and handballer in his youth winning two Ulster senior championship medals with Cavan in 1920 and 1921. He was a member of the Cavan Slashers team of 1917 which won the second senior championship for the town. He emigrated over 45 years ago. He was brother of Janey Smith Publican Butlersbridge and Mrs Reilly ‘Athbara House’ and is survived by two brothers Terney in Cavan and formerly USA and Alphonsus ’Phonsey’ in Belturbet. Funeral took place in Brisbane Australia.
In contrast to the Tourist Office John McGinnity Chairman of Cavan Tourist Board claims that despite the trouble in the North and the Bank Strike more fishermen than ever before are visiting Cavan from the United Kingdom. He attributes the success of the fishing sector to the publication of their booklet ‘Angle’ which is distributed to every fishing organisation in these islands. The Cavan association is affiliated to the Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland and are presently preparing their promotional material for the new 1971 season.
Killygarry overcome neighbours Drumalee 1-8 to 1-3 giving a superb display to qualify for the final of the Mighty Avons sponsored tournament at the Ballyhaise At Home Week in Ballyhaise. On an unusually firm surface Killygarry gave a superb performance and took their chances when they were presented while Micheal Greenan was the only one of the Drumalee forwards to pose a threat to the Killygarry rearguard. Packie McGovern Francie Galligan P Brady Niall O Brien and George Crowe were the stars of a vey talented team while only Joe Browne Micheal Greenan Tommy McCauley Oliver O Reilly and John Joe Lee played to their usual high standard.
Poor Ulster Final as Derry win a one sided game 2-13 to Antrim’s 1-12 to reclaim a title they won 12 years ago before a disappointing attendance of only 15,000 at splendidly appointed Saint Tiernach’s Park in Clones. It was easily the worst and most one sided final for many years with Antrim only closing the deficit from 7 points to 4 points in the closing minutes with the crowds streaming for the exits. Michael Feeney Ballybay President of the Ulster Council is seen presenting the magnificent Anglo Celt trophy to Sean O Connell the 33 year old veteran who captained Derry to their second Ulster triumph. Scorers for Derry were Sean O Connell 1-4 Mickey Niblock 0-2 B Dolan 0-5 Seamus Lagan 1-0 Eamonn Coleman and S Cribben 0-1 each. Referee Liam Maguire Ballybay. Double for Derry as they beat Fermanagh 1-14 to 0-11 in the Minor decider despite the great efforts of Peter McGinnity Fermanagh were totally outclassed by a strong hard running and skilful Derry team. Scorers for Derry Seamus Mullen 0-8 M O Neill 1-1 Eamonn Lavery 0-2 P Lennon F McCuskey and Mickey Moran 0-1 each. Fermanagh A Maguire and Peter McGinnity 0-3 each A Gallagher 0-2 B McCusker M Cuddy and J O Brien 0-1 each.
Soccer on the up in Cavan as the World Cup from Mexico is beamed into every home in the country. Youth Club 7 Saint Phelim’s Place 1 YOU United 7 College Street 3 Under 14 League College Street 7 Tullac Mongan Rovers 2 Tullac Mongan Celtic 6 Tullac Mongan Rovers 2.
JN Tansey is pictured recording the best time in his DKW at the Autocross sponsored by Cavan Motor Club in Oldcastle.
August 7th 1970 Patrick Gaffney receives his B Arch at UCD. He has played at all grades for Cavan winning an Ulster Senior Championship medal in 1967 and Cavan Senior Championship medal with Cavan Gaels whom he still plays with. Past pupil of Saint Patrick’s College Cavan with whom he won two McRory Ulster Colleges medals and Franciscan College Germanstown.
Martina Halligan daughter of Mr and Mrs T Halligan Corstruce Ballinagh is presented with an award for not missing one day in her five years at Ballinagh NS. Martina is from a family of six.
Sister Mary Vincent De Paul Una McIntyre is professed a sister of the Mercy Order at a ceremony at the Mercy Convent Dungannon. She is daughter of Thomas and the late Brigid McIntyre and is sister of Sean and Noel McIntyre Brothers Aidan BA HDip Philip and Tommy Rita Maura Cavan and Mrs Philomena Darcey Dublin
Patrick Smith late of Owen Roe is home on holidays from the USA with his wife who is a native of Ballyhaise. In his youth he was an outstanding footballer assisting Cavan Harps at all levels.
Forty Boy Scouts from Cavan CBSI are under canvas at Lahinch where Father Torlac is Chaplain and Danny O Hanlon Scoutmaster,
Breffni Boys Band are on their first two week camping holiday to Bettystown where they are parked on patch of land kindly donated by Jimmy Tully TD a personal friend of Tom O Connor and Johnny O Rourke both Labour members of Cavan UDC. The boys are accompanied by Bandmaster John Donohoe.
Bill Moffat Belfast is pictured with his record catch a pike weighing 19 ½ lbs caught on the weir close to Carritraw Bridge on Monday using a small copper spoon. It is the largest pike caught on this stretch of the Rover Erne in recent years.
Connie McEntee’s and Muriel Doherty’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Ina Hickey with Mrs M O Sullivan and Mrs P McMyler winning the special prizes.
Over 320 anglers participated in the gigantic Belturbet Angling Competition on Holiday Monday. The Doctor Jack Sullivan Memorial Cup and £10 was presented by his daughter Aine Sullivan to Don Hardy 18 Derbyshire Road Sheffield for the largest number of fish caught.
Cmdt Jim Scanlon presents the awards at the presentation of Prizes at Cavan Military Barracks. Pictured HG Murphy Second Best Soldier Private M Murphy Best Rifle Shot Private M Lynch Best Soldier Private Brian McCormack 3rd Rifle Private Sean McPhillips 2nd Rifle Private Paul McCusker 2nd Bren Gun Private Jimmy Scanlon 1st Bren Gun and Captain Paddy Duffy Company OC.
August 14th 1970:Death of Paddy McCullough Saint Patrick’s Terrace at his residence on Sunday after a long illness. Aged 64 ,he was a lino type operator with the Anglo Celt until his retirement on grounds of ill health three years ago. He started his career at the Cavan office of the old Irish Post under the legendary Arthur Tanney (Clones) and later joined the Anglo Celt. Native of the town, he had a very fine tenor voice and was always at his best in the presence of his colleagues on a night out “enriched any company he chose to embrace”. A man of great integrity he was a source of inspiration and encouragement to his colleagues and particularly young recruits to the printing business. Very well read he had an encyclopedic mind storing up knowledge on all topics which he could discuss with great gusto. He delighted in chatting up old citizens of the town and had a great store of knowledge and anecdotes of people and places within the town. His information was always accurate down to the last detail. A courteous gentleman great and charitable friend and fervent Catholic. Survived by his wife Nan, sons Gerry and Martin and 1 daughter Maura .Father AB McGrath officiated at the funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Killygarry cemetery.
Death of John Donohoe The Bungalow Killygarry at his residence on Monday at the age of 77. Native of Ballyconnell he spent most of his life in the USA. Very popular and well known he will be sorely missed by his relations and friends. He is survived by his wife and one daughter Nancy Rich Chicago. There was a very representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery with Father ABC McGrath officiating.
Kevin Kilduff Chairman of the Breffni Boy’s Band Committee promoters of the recent outstandingly successful Cavan Carnival is pictured with the world famous Tremeloes who brought the Carnival to a close when over 2,000 young teenagers swarmed the marquee at Pullamore.
August Stableford at County Cavan Golf Club 1st Jim Rafter 42 2nd Patsy McConnell 39. Farnham Cup Final Niall Walsh Runner Up Peter Coogan 32.
Death of Annie McCarthy (Weir) Owen Roe at the age of 56 after a long illness. Survived by her husband Danny sons Andrew Cavan and Michael England ,daughters Margaret and Anna in Cavan and Mrs J Sherlock Cootehill two brothers Terry Cavan and Willie England and one sister Mamie Donnelly Cavan. Very popular and extremely well known she was known for her outstanding charity and hospitality. There was a very large attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Killygarry cemetery . Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated.
Cavan Youth Club 1970 Chairman Donal Smyth Vice Chairman Charles O Donoghue Secretary Jean Lynch Assistant Secretary Geraldine Fox and Treasurer Finian Farrell. Committee Michael Donegan Tony Finlay Brian Reilly.
“Brother Sewing Machines the best and cheapest in the land. Hand Model £22-10-0 Zip Zag Model £35-10-0. Washing machines cookers and everything electrical is cheaper at Dermot ~Smith’s Domestic Appliance Centre 80 Main Street Cavan Phone 475”
Meath are back in the All Ireland Final as they storm from behind to beat Galway 0-15 to 0-11 before a very disappointing crowd of 33,331 at Croke Park and will now play either Derry or Kerry in the All Ireland final. Galway playing with the wind were the dominant force in the first half and should have led by more than their 0-8 to Meath’s 0-4 at half time.
The Bhreifne Journal for 1969-1970 has an article by the editor Father Frank McKiernan paying tribute to the late Doctor Philip O Connell whose best known work was his book on the Diocese of Kilmore. He writes that the Dioceses of Kilmore owe Doctor O Connell a deep debt of gratitude who diligently researched and wrote about the Bishops and priests who served the Diocese in the past. His last work ‘The Topography of Lough Ramor’ is also included as is the outstanding contribution by Father Gus Leydon a priest who is a professor in Saint Patrick’s College and who has contributed the well researched and beautifully penned ‘History of the Sisters of Charity in Kilmore from 1868’.
Butlersbridge are beaten by Ballyhaise 1-8 to 1-7 in the semi final of the Butlersbridge tournament before a very big crowd on Friday night after leading by 1-2 to 0-4 at the interval. A feature of the game was that Mike and Steve Duggan were joined by their uncles Larry in goal and Ted at full forward all of whom are reported to have played star roles. The Duggan’s Enda McGowan Louis Lyons and county star Hughie Newman starred for the winners while Oliver Sheridan Francie Reilly John Cusack Jimmy Browne all starred for the Bridge who were beaten by a point from Ballyhaise midfielder at the end of an exciting sporting and very enjoyable game.
August 21st 1970 Monsoon type flooding following a day long storm hits West Cavan where the River Shannon burst its banks and farm produce and livestock are swept away in the flooding which was the worst in living memory. Paddy Reilly TD Murmod Virginia is fist to react to the catastrophe and calls for the Central Government to intervene to compensate farmers who have only small holdings and have lost their livelihood. The monsoon rain was driven on by cold Northerly gales ripping up the soil and plants affecting the entire area and wiping out completely the farms of forty famers in the district. In Cavan town shielded from the worst of the storm the Green Lake burst its banks and the Kinnypottle overflowed flooding Coleman Road Cathedral Road and Cootehill Road.
British troops armed with machine guns are jubilantly welcomed into the Bogside in Derry. Eddie McAteer states “it is not that we love the British Army but we hate the RUC”
Detective Garda Eoin Reynolds Carrick Finea is the hero as he plucks stricken boatman Derek Mosley aged 60 in the teeth of the storm from Lough Sheelin. As he slept he awoke to hear faint cries for help from the lake. He immediately got out and let off a shot to tell the stricken man he was on his way. He then swam to an island 200 yards away in pitch darkness in the worst storm to hit the area in many years. From the island he spotted a black figure in the darkness floating on the lake. He then swam out to be resisted by the drowning man but took control and brought him unconscious to the shore where he applied mouth to mouth resuscitation and the English man began to recover. Later a doctor was summoned and after treatment Mosley had sufficiently recovered to resume his holiday. He is a regular visitor to Lough Sheelin.
Death of John Morgan 23 Fitzwilliam Square Dublin and late of Farnham Street Cavan. He was son of the late Mr and Mrs Morgan Farnham Street Cavan. Civil Servant he was a higher officer in many departments. Very prominent in Bridge circles he was Secretary of the Irish Contract Bridge Association for many years and was a regular on the Irish Bridge team. He was founder of the exclusive Regent Bridge Club in Dublin. Past winner of the prestigious Cavan Open Cullen Cup he also acted as referee and adjudicator on many occasions. He is survived by his wife Frances step children Frederick Lee and Mrs Morna Young brother Dermot sisters Kato and Eileen Cavan and Mrs Jack Clarke Dublin. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from University Church to Dean’s Grange cemetery.
The Irish Management Institute are holding a one day course in decimalization for owners and staff of businesses in the Cavan area. Training in the handling counting and auditing of the new coinage. Contact Mervyn S Johnston at Cavan 307 for further details and booking arrangements.
Cavan Fire Brigade are very quickly on the scene of a blaze at an outhouse at the back of John McGinnity’s Kelly’s Terrace but despite their prompt reaction the outhouse and all of the contents are burnt to the ground.
Kathleen Sullivan with a superb score of 34 is the winner of Helen Timmoney’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club.
Danny McDaid from Donegal representing Clonliffe Harriers wins the National senior marathon over 26.2 miles in Ballinamore Eddie Spillane Donore was 2nd J Moriarity Civil Service was 3rd and J McIntyre Clonliffe Harriers was 4th . The reigning two time champion Mick Mulloy of Oughterard could not compete because injury.
Cavan Gaels very impressive in 4-4 to 0-8 win over Saint Bridget’s Larah Stradone in the quarter final of the Cavan Senior Championship. Listless one side game before a very small attendance at Breffni Park. The Gaels led by 2-2 to 0-1 at half time. Scorers for the Gaels Hughie Smith 2-0 Tom Greene 1-1 Hauley Reilly 1-0 Philip Murray 0-2 1 free and Eamonn McGovern 0-1.
Drumalee will play Ballyhaise in the Final of the Butlersbridge tournament next Friday with presentation of set of medals to the winners at Ceilidhe in the Hall.
August 28th 1970 Con A Smith is appointed a Director of the Central Bank. He is Chairman of The Smith Motor Group Murdoch's and Waterford Foundries and is a native of Cavan town. He is son of Mr and Mrs Con P Smith Cavan and Dublin.
Huge local concern as the British troops commence spiking and blowing up concession roads on the border. Residents of Redhills Legakelly Ballyconnell and Clones and other areas on the border express their deep concern. At the present rate tourist traffic to the Lough Erne and Shannon waterways will be very badly affected.
“County Cavan CEO’s Residence Gutted by Fire”. Paddy and Goldie Fleming and family have been on holiday for the month of August. Everything burnt in mysterious blaze. Nobody in the house as Reggie McMahon ‘New County’ observes a crackling sound and flames leaping from the building at 6 am. Jack Brady ‘Fort View’ also heard the crackling sound but in the deep fog affecting the early morning could not see where the flames were coming from. Cavan Fire Brigade were on the scene soon after 6 am but despite their best efforts the house was completely gutted. The top floor soon fell onto the ground floor and all furniture and belongings were destroyed with the house just a shell.
Anselem Lovett Oldtown is recruiting 12 people to take part in a course of ‘Dynamic Reading Techniques’. Thee will be six lessons of three hours over six weeks and first come first served.
Scouts from all over Ireland are expected to descend on Cavan to attend the festival to mark the opening of Cavan’s new Scout Den on September 13th 1970. Sheila McGinnity Secretary of the organising committee says that Ballad Sessions Chariot Races Charity Walk and Five Mile Charity run are among the programme. The event will be attended by RTE personalities Charles Mitchell Jim Sherwin Bunny Carr Frank Murphy and Larry Cunningham.
Death of Terence Keaney Crubany at an advanced age. Despite losing his sight some yeas ago, he continued until recently working his farm. Very popular and extremely well known. He took a prominent part in the War of Independence taking the Republican side in the Civil War conflict. He took a great interest in the welfare of the Cavan team and was a great supporter of both Killygarry GFC and Cavan Gaels with whom his son Brendan is a prominent member. Survived by his son Brendan two sisters Mrs M Sullivan Banagher and E Keaney Dublin. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid's Church Killygarry to Killygarry cemetery.
Death in Liverpool of Biddy McCaffrey at the age of 70 (old street trader), Biddy had a stall outside the County Hotel and also attended Breffni Park as a Hawker selling apples oranges and chocolate. She also kept pigs at the house and each evening she collected ‘brock’ from the local hotels and houses as feed for the pigs. Up at the crack of dawn to deliver the morning papers she didn’t retire until well after midnight because the evening papers had to be collected and sold following the arrival of the 9:30 bus from Dublin. At one time there were three evening papers available in Cavan late at night stocked by McCaffrey’s ‘The Evening Herald’ Evening Mail’ and later on ‘The Evening Press’. With the closing of the stall at the County Hotel in 1958 Biddy and her daughter who also worked on the stall decided to emigrate to Liverpool- a decision that shocked all who had the great pleasure of knowing this decent hard working woman who loved her native town of Cavan.She is survived by her daughter Bridget brother John sister Mrs Johnny Murray Rosculligan Mrs W Weir ‘Baby’ and Mrs P Andrews London. There was a vey large turn out to meet the cortege on arrival at the outskirts of the town and the funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies cemetery was very representative and well attended..
Kerry hammer luckless Derry 0-23 to 0-10 in the All Ireland football semi final at Croke Park before an attendance of 38,000. Villain of the piece was 33 year old Sean O Connell the Derry Captain who missed two penalty kicks and was played out of the game by Kerry’s Mick O She being replaced in the final quarter. Kerry will now play Meath in the All Ireland final in September. Scorers for Kerry Mick O Dwyer 0-9 Pat Griffin 0-5 Brendan Lynch 0-4 Liam Higgins 0-2 Din Joe Crowley Mick O Connell John O Keefe 0-1 each. Derry Sean O Connell 0-5 Seamus Lagan 0-2 Tom Quinn H Niblock and Tom McGuinness 0-1 each. Referee Paul Kelly Dublin.
Star studded Ballyhaise beat Killygarry 1-12 to 0-11 in the final of the Butlersbridge football tournament at Butlersbridge before a vey large vociferous crowd. Ballyhaise were never in danger of losing and only took their opportunities but Killygarry were inclined to over elaborate and did not capitalize on possession. Ballyhaise led by 0-6 to 0-2 at half time. Medals presented afterwards at well attended Ceilidhe in the Hall. Scorers Ballyhaise Steve Duggan 0-7 Louis Lyons 0-2 T Fay 1-0 Ted Duggan M Watters and Enda McGowan 0-1 each. Killygarry Francie Galligan 0-7 Dessie Agnew Oliver Crowe George Crowe and Niall O Brien 0-1 each.
Belfast beat Cavan Lawn Tennis Club 8-2 with two matches drawn in Junior challenge at County Cavan Lawn Tennis Club. Outstanding stars for Cavan were Evelyn O Keefe and Deidre Geoghegan who won both their matches. Other stars included Joe Mullery David Jackson John Smith Philip Brady Annette McCabe Majella Brady Ria Hickey and Blaithin Maloney.
Death of Michael A Veale (1st Cavan County Manager ) at the age of 66 in Dublin. He was Assistant County Manager Dublin City and County from 1957. He was Secretary and later Manager of Cavan County Council and went from Cavan on promotion as Manager of Laois/Offaly. He is survived by his wife two sons and one daughter
September 4th 1970 ‘Athbara’ the famous house on the junction of Cootehill and Cathedral Roads is up for auction. It was formerly owned by Mr and Mrs Patrick O Reilly who was a former County Secretary Cavan County Council and Treasurer/ Secretary of Cavan County Board for over 50 years. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn and Jackson Stops McCabe are the Auctioneers while Jack Binchey and Solicitors have carriage of sale.
There was only 1 bid of £10,000 by Tom Fitzpatrick TD for the ‘Abbey’ Bar but negotiations are continuing with the interested party following the well attended Auction in the Farnham Hotel. The proprietor Joe Goode is selling because he has acquired ‘The Green Lizard’ in Dublin. The Auctioneers are JC Brady Belturbet and TP O Reilly Solicitors have carriage of sale.
The well known very popular local postman Seamus ‘Ba’ Fay while out delivering his post found an unstamped letter addressed to Conor Cruise O Brien TD. Seamus duly stamped the letter and posted same to the popular Dublin TD.
Kitty Jenkins’s Captain’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club is won by Kathleen Kenny Runner Up Mrs M O Sullivan. Special Prizes Nellie Harding and Kathleen Brady Treasurer and Mrs Tully had the Best Gross
Cavan Gaels bid for a place in the County senior final when they play Bailieboro in the semi final on Sunday while Sarsfields (Killygarry/Butlersbridge) play Crosserlough in the second semi final. Stars Eamonn McGovern Oliver Malone and Phil Murray will have enough fire power to see the Gaels into the final. Pearse Gilroy is an absentee because of pressure of exams while Tom Greene and PJ Carroll can give the Gaels the advantage at midfield.
Saint Phelim’s Place reach the final of Cavan’s first ever Under 16 soccer tournament beating College Street 7-4 in an entertaining semi final before a large crowd at Tierquin Park. Thomas Johnston who has proved himself goal scorer of the tournament sent Saint Phelim’s fans into ecstasy with two early goals. Eddie Halligan pounced on some sloppy College Street defending to make it 3-0 after only 15 minutes play. Dominick Sheridan the versatile all rounder then stopped the rot with a great College Street goal before that man again Eddie Halligan pounced to restore Saint Phelim’s lead to 4-1 but Jimmy Fay closed the gap when he headed home from close range just on half time. Another burst from Johnston who as in the firs half scored two early second half goals for Saint Phelim s to leave the favourites 6-2 ahead. With time almost up Eddie Halligan shot home Saint Phelim’s seventh goal but Jimmy Fay and Gerry Smith closed the gap for College Street in the closing minutes of a highly entertaining game. Paul ‘George’ Ronan in defence for Saint Phelim’s was a very popular Man of the Match and received his award from Ray Greene Coach to the winning side.
Connie McEntee and Brian Tansey on behalf of the Council Staff make a presentation to Robert Hayes (Former Cavan County Engineer ) at an enjoyable well attended function in the Percy French Hotel Ballyjamesduff. Robert has been appointed County Manager in Tipperary South Riding.
September 11th 1970:Frank Brady eldest son of Donal and Mrs Brady Ballyjamesduff formerly White Star Main Street is awarded an Athletic Scholarship worth £4,000 to Saint Mary’s College Strawberry Hill Physical Education College Twickenham London by the Department of Education. After the four year course he will be qualified to teach physical education in post primary schools in Ireland. Star athlete during his years in Saint Patrick’s College in Cavan Frank received five scholarship offers one of which were to the University of East Tennessee and one to Louisiana State University.
Death of Bridget Fitzpatrick at the residence of her son in law Paddy Conaty CUDC and Cavan County Council. She was a native of Ballyhaise and was predeceased by her husband Patrick twelve years ago. She was extremely well known and very popular both in Ballyhaise and in Cavan where she made many friends since she came to live in Tullymongan. She is survived by her three daughters Kathleen Conaty Tullymongan Mrs M Mulvey Carrick on Shannon and Margaret in USA and one brother Paddy Greenan Tullycorbet Monaghan and fourteen grandchildren. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral to Cullies cemetery. Father PJ Gargan Adm officiated.
Kitty Jenkins’s Lady Captain’s Prize at County Cavan Golf Club. Pictured are Dermot Morgan Assistant Secretary and Runner Up Kitty Jenkins Lady Captain Jack Brady Secretary Phil Cullen Dolie Cullivan Jim Hayes winner of Captain’s Prize Dr Darragh Smith Special Prize BC Fay Captain of Cavan/Monaghan Alliance. Nicky Smith had the fantastic score of 71 to win the Best Gross. Check
Death of Andy O Brien Killynebber on September 4th 1970 at Peamont Hospital at the age of 85. Great Gael, he composed memorable ballads to celebrate Cavan’s 5 All Ireland triumphs. Founder member of Drumcrave Fife and Drum Band. Distinguished member of the old RIC he joined the force and was an outstanding officer and gentleman. Great physique, he won many tug of wars for Laragh when he teamed up with his brothers John and Pat who were of equal physique. Founder member and supporter of Cavan Fine Gael. He was an active member of the SLF during the World War 2 Emergency. He was a founder member of Cavan Fine Gael and served on the executive. He is survived by his sons Senator Andy, Michael Cavan and Jimmy Clonmel and his daughters Rose O Toole Carrick on Shannon and Sarah Carter Dublin. He was a twin brother of James O Brien Bridge Street. Rev P J McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry where all shades of Political opinion were in attendance.
Death in London of Phil Brady B E former Town Surveyor. He was in charge of the water housing and sewerage while an Engineer with Cavan County Council Born in the old ‘Globe Hotel. Phil was son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Brady. He was educated at the Poor Clare’s Drumcrave NS and NUI Dublin where he took his degree. Phil favoured the Republican side and even though domiciled in London he frequently expressed the view that Ireland should be reunited as a 32 county Sovereign State. "He was in charge of some of London’s biggest housing developments after World War 2". He was extremely popular with all the workers and officials in London County Council and was deeply and deservedly respected by all. He is survived by his brother Peter Paul Kingscourt, Packy Cullies, Bernard and Johnny London, sisters Nora Ballyjamesduff, Kathy and Annie Town Hall Street. Funeral to Saint Pancreas cemetery Warwick Street Chiswick.
S Murphy sells his well appointed bungalow for £6,000 to Doctor John O Neill Tralee county Kerry who is moving to Cavan. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn was the Auctioneer and JV Kelly Solicitors had carriage of sale.
Cavan Credit Union move to “new improved facilities” at 10 Town Hall Street (opposite Jenkins's). Opening on Saturday mornings as well as Friday nights to cater for the increase in numbers".
Cavan’s Breffni Boy’s Accordion Band win the Juvenile Accordion and the Westenra Cup and the Pillow Cup for Bes Accordion at the Monaghan Band Festival held in Monaghan town last weekend. Pictured are the band making their first Cavan appearance in their new fancy uniforms which were specially tailored for the Band by Tom McKenna Tailors Oliver Plunkett Street Cavan. Front Row Left to Right Thomas McHugh Henry Quinn Gene Finnegan Martin Maguire Paul Kelly Brian O Grady Sean Galligan Fintan Dunne Martin Cosgrove Sean O Rourke. Middle Row Left to Right Edward Mallon Thomas Kenny Noel Gumley Charles McDowell Thomas Costello Phelim Costello Philip Boyle Martin McClarey John Kelly Ciaran McClarey Philip Finegan Mark O Connor. Back Row Left to Right Gerard Higgins Micheal McConnell Peter Sheridan Des Ronan Cyril O Keefe Gerard Smith Bernie Quinn Peter Walsh and Michael Graham.
Cavan Boy Scout’s celebrate the opening of their magnificent new Den at Coleman Road with a week long Youth Festival. The Saint Patrick’s Second Cavan Troop was founded in the Temperance Hall on October 30th 1930. A link with the past is that the present Chaplain Father Torlac O Reilly’s father Dr TP O Reilly was a founder member and on the first committee of the Troop. The new Den was designed by Kevin Murnane ARIBA Professor of Architecture at Bolton Street College of Technology and a member of All Ireland Boy Scout’s Training Team. His design was put in place by local Architect Phil Cullivan a distinguished member of the Cavan Troop. All professional services were given free of charge. The land on which the Den is built is on a long lease from CIE and was bridged to adjoin the water side land of Tom McCarren who gave the land free. The Bridge is built to take 15 tons of traffic. The entire works would have cost over £20,000 but with voluntary labour and extreme generosity from the benefactors will only now cost £8,000. The debt on the new Den is now only £3,000 and the Scouts hope to recoup most of this during the Youth Festival which will last eight days. £5,000 of the total was raised through the Cavan Boy Scout’s Musical Society’s annual pantomime which has now been running for 13 years while a staggering total of £1,800 was raised by the recent draw for a Caravan. Jim Sherwin Charles Mitchell and Bunny Carr are only some of the stars appearing at the Youth Festival and the parade leaves the Cathedral at 2:30 pm up Main Street Connolly Street and back to Den via College Street and will be led by the Breffni Boy’s Band under former Scoutmaster John Donohoe (1936-1970).
Cavan Lawn Tennis Club beat Mohill 7-5 at home with outstanding performances from Joe Mullery Ria Hickey Philip Smith and John Smith. A return at the Leitrim venue will take place within the next few weeks.
“Historic Occasion” is how Tom Fitzpatrick TD and Chairman of Cavan Urban Council describes the marriage of Michael Geraghty to Margaret Rehill of Belturbet. All members of the Council join in wholesome congratulations to Michael and his new Bride. Tom remarks that “we may have a better chance of continuity in the position seeing Michael has chosen a local girl as his Bride.” Michael is the first Town Clerk since the legendary Joseph McGuinness who was Town Clerk at the time of the building of the Town Hall in 1910 to be married. Michael Geraghty in giving thanks for the warm congratulations of the members tells them that he intends to stay put in the district for some time!
Cavan Urban District Council on the proposal of Timmy Murphy seconded by Benny Cafferty approved overdraft facility of £8,000 to the 31st December 1970
September 18th 1970:Cathriona Breslin (3), Regina Veale (8) and Jacqueline Gilchreest (5) are the children models at Fashion Show promoted jointly by Brendan Young and Vera Brady during the Boy Scout’s Youth Week in the Sports Centre Cavan.
The new Boy Scout’s Den is blessed and officially opened by Bishop Austin Quinn. Later concelebrated Mass was celebrated in the New Den by Father Paddy Gargan Adm Des O Dowd Chaplin Rev Torlac O Reilly Rev Sean Brady Saint Patrick’s College Rev PJ McManus who read the Gospel Rev Leo O Reilly and Rev T Murray Chaplain to the Virginia Troop. The Lessons were read by Scoutmaster Danny O Hanlon and K Murnane member of the Central Council and Architect for the new Den.
Death of Mary Jane relict of John ?? Broughderg Poles in England. Survived by her son daughter in law grandchildren Trevor and Anne. Funeral in Harrow England.
Death of Mary Ellen Smith at her residence Alackan. Extremely popular and gracious lady she was known for her beauty and great hospitality. She was predeceased by her husband Patrick some years ago and is survived by her three sons Patrick Alackan Peter Castletara and Larry in Lavey five daughters Rosaleen Kathleen Margaret and Anna May and one sister Mrs B Donohoe Pullakeel. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery.
Sean McCormack recently very involved in the organisation of a committee for the purpose of building a new indoor swimming pool and chairman of the committee has his house ‘San Catherina’ Highfield Road on the market. Brian Murphy of Murphy Quinn are the Auctioneers while Jack Binchey is the Solicitor having carriage. Sean and Margaret with their family are leaving Cavan to take up a position in the Drogheda Independent.
Cavan Gael’s in preparation for their upcoming senior final appearance against Crosserlough have yet another warm up fixture against Civil Service Dublin which is managed by ageless Gael’s legend Cathal Young. Civil Service will field an all star line out for the fixture at the recently opened Terry Coyle Park with Jimmy Whan Armagh and Ulster Benny Gaughran Louth and Leinster Tony Bennett Kerry Brendan Wynn Leitrim Tom Crotty Ballinagh and Cavan Matt McHugh famous Templeport and Cavan goalkeeper and John Kelly Louth.
Cavan Gaels defeat Bailieboro 1-14 to 0-9 in dreadful weather conditions before a deplorable small crow at Breffni Park who paid gate receipts of £22. The attendance was kept to a minimum with the appearance of Crosserlough in the final of the famous Killinkere Tournament. The decisive score came in the 23rd minute of the first half when great work by Hughie Smith found the young tall Haulie Reilly lurking at the edge of the square and the Ashe Street youngest reached highest to palm the ball to the net. The Gaels led by 1-8 to 0-3 at half time.
John Donohoe Scoutmaster receives the long service medal and silver bar of merit (1936-1970) from the National Executive CBSI and is succeeded as Scoutmaster by Danny O Hanlon. The presentation was made by Michael O Driscoll National Training Commissioner on behalf of the Chief Scout. While the star attractions Charles Mitchell and Jim Sherwin fail to show up for the opening of the new Den and start of Youth Week in Cavan. Both were detained in the RTE Studios due to the pressure of news. Bunny Carr however has confirmed by telephone that he is travelling and will present the awards at the Gala Concert that concludes Youth Week in the new Scout Den on Sunday night.
Miss M McManus daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh McManus ‘Glenview House’ Glangevlin is appointed second assistant teacher in Crubany National Scholl to fill the vacancy left by Miss Keelan who has just retired.
Gymkhana organised by Brian and Nancy Wall on Sunday 27th September 1970 at Farnham Estate is in aid of the Mentally Handicapped School at Cootehill.
Father Kevin Smith Lord Abbott of Kilnacrott makes the following appointments following the Solemn professions of Abbot Brothers Bruno Mulvihill Woodlawn county Offaly and Ken O Shaughnessy Dundalk. Father Killian Mitchell is to be Prior of Holy Trinity Abbey Kilnacrott Superior Father Tony McNulty Novice Mast Father Philip Nash. Vice President and Bursar Anthony McNulty. Rev Gerard Cusack to be appointed Professor in Queen’s Park Perth Western Australia.
Frank Lyons wins the Category 1 Stroke play competition with 65 Category 2 Aidan Conaty Category 3 Dennis Condon during the Boy Scout’s Youth Week at County Cavan Golf Club.
Boy Scout’s Youth Festival 1970 Pram Race 1st Torlac Smith Drumalee 2nd Brian Cullen Town Hall 3rd Brian McCormack Saint Phelim’s Place. 1st Girl Majella McCaffrey 1 Tullac Mongan 2nd Una Hickey Church Street and special prize for slowest Catriona McGovern Connolly Street. Best placed Cub Gareth Rooney Glenside Road.
Chariot Race 1st Virginia CBSI 2nd Saint Patrick’s Troop Cavan and 3rd The Fox and Seagull Patrol
September 25th 1970:Tragic death of Hughie Boyle (Derrygoss Butlersbridge) at the age of 40 on his way from the Gaels Bingo last Friday night. Most obliging and adaptable handyman in the area. Hughie was in charge of erecting the Christmas lights sometimes leaving them up until near Easter. He could turn his hand to any task be it electrical plumbing construction carpentry and was extremely popular particularly with the traders in the town. He had a base at Louis Blessing’s where he kept his tools and ladders. Hughie was a staunch Republican and was interred in Ballykinlar during the 1956-1960 IRA Campaign. He was the best of good company never uttering an offensive word and able to take a joke on himself with great glee and gusto. He is survived by his mother and two sister Mrs Hugh Kelly Derrygoss and Mrs John McGowan Butlersbridge. The coffin was draped in the Tricolor and his Sinn Fein Roger Casement Branch Cavan comrades marched each side of the hearse as the remains were escorted from Cavan Surgical Hospital. The funeral from Saint Aidan’s Church to the New cemetery was one of the biggest and most representative ever seen in Butlersbridge.
Cavan Boy Scout’s Youth Week. Walking Treasure Hunt from Town Hall to Bridge Street Corner. 1st Dennis McCarthy 2nd Andrew McEntee and 3rd tie Majella Brady and Bernard Geoghegan. Ballad Competition 1st Catriona McGovern 2nd Carmel Duffy Poles Cavan 3rd Mary McGuinness Newbliss. The adjudicator was well known Dr Brian Galligan now Dispensary doctor in Kilnaleck and member of Comalthas Ceolteoiri Eireann. The RTE singers with Tom Carty and Misses Bernie and Mary McAteer from Newry were guest artistes. Soap Box Derby 1st Dessie McEntee and Brian Cullen 2nd Virginia Troop 3rd Gene Finegan and Paul Ronan. Pram Race Michael Leddy and Michael Smith Junior Saint Phelim’s Place 2n Danny O Hanlon and M Smith 3rd Noel Fay and Greg Sheridan. Special Prize May Meehan and Margaret Smith representing Bridge Street. Later Bunny Carr was an outstanding MC at the Gala Concert that concluded the week with the presentation of the prizes. A special presentation was made to Frank O Keefe Saint Phelim’s Place and John Donohoe former Scoutmaster
Olive Plunkett’s Under 16 from Cavan beat Castlerahan 1-8 to 2-4 in a thrilling Under 16 Cavan championship final to win the title for the first time in seven years. Dominic Sheridan man of the match scored the two decisive goals early in the second half but Castlerahan fought back to level the game on the stroke of full time but there was still time for that man Sheridan to strike again with the winning point for the town side. Scorers Olive Plunkett’s Dominic Sheridan 1-2 Charlie Donoghue 0-3 Brian Crowe B Brady and M McKiernan 0-1 each while L Maguire 1-3 and Gerry Hetherton replied for Castlerahan. Team S Kane J McEvoy Paddy Reilly Joe Mulligan Felim Costello John Costello Brian Crowe Adge King Dominic Sheridan B Brady Charlie Donoghue Bernard Johnston and Michael McKeown. Subs Maurice Brady for J McEvoy Noel Galligan for Bernard Johnston and Pat O Keefe for Noel Galligan.
Demolition of ‘Tower Hamlet’ in Farnham Street opens up a new view of Saint John’s Church of Ireland Church beautifully captured by Tom Hussey Photographer with the Anglo Celt. Tower Hamlet was originally a British Officer’s Club with its own grounds tennis courts etc. It was later owned by Doctor and Mrs Clarke who had a legendary presence in Cavan from the early 1920s. After Doctor Clarke’s death the property was purchased by well known Cavan draper Phil and Mrs McDonald. Many of the McDonald’s including Gertie Sheila Austin and the well known Leo were reared here. After the McDonalds moved to a smaller more modern house in Farnham Street ‘Tower Hamlet’ was controversially purchased by Father Joseph Dolan for conversion into a Parochial Centre but the sheer scale of the project was not feasible at the time and would have entailed building a hall to accommodate over 800 people. It was later decided by the Parochial Committee headed by Father Dolan to develop the old Presbytery into Saint Augustine’s Hall and this would be at the disposal of all organisations in the Parish. Cavan Urban Council have now purchased the premises from the Parish and various suggestions are being mooted including the development of a car park on the site. The property will be included in the forthcoming Town Development Plan.
Death of Michael Murray 1 Jubilee Terrace at the age of 60. Spent many years in England but before leaving for foreign shores Michael took an active part in the struggle for Independence. So Republican was he in his views that he was known locally as ‘Mickey Free’. He was a leading member of the LDF during the Emergency 1939-1975. One of the famous Murray family he was an outstanding footballer with Cavan Harps with his brothers forming the backbone of a team which was equal to any in county Cavan playing fast attractive football at their home venue Tierquin. He retired home some years ago due to ill health. Survived by his wife Brigid sons Philip CIE Donnybrook Dublin Michael Australia and Paddy in Cavan daughters Mary Saint Patrick’s Terrace Cavan and Frances Jubilee Terrace brothers Johnny Park Lane Tommy Lake View Terry Owen Roe and Jimmy Surrey England three sisters Mrs J Murphy Tullac Mongan Mrs O Kellegher Liverpool and Mrs J Downey Surrey. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim with burial later in Cullies cemetery with Father PJ Gargan Adm officiating.
Three hundred top class horses for sale at Cavan Mart. Top price for a Hunter Filly was paid by John P Dolan Carrigallen and an Irish draught mare shown by Geraldine Brady Cullies cemetery and property of her father Barney Brady was sold as a show jumper for £135. Fat horses sold for £120-137-10-0. Irish Draughts £85-150. Working horses £75-120. Children’s ponies £75-85.Knackers for factory use £85-130. Donkeys £15-42.
Frank Lyons the man in form at County Cavan Golf Club Frank Lyons (11) wins again with a score of 39 in nine hole Stableford Sean Galligan (16) 2nd and best gross P Brennan (4) 32.
Brian and Mrs Annette Murphy agents for the ‘Irish Permanent Building Society’89 Main Street Cavan announce that they are now giving 5 ½ % Tax Free on deposits.
Mary Glavey PRO Junior Chamber makes a presentation on behalf of the members to the very popular Sylvester Murphy Vice President of the Chamber. Sylvester was Chairman of the committee who ran the recent ‘Cavan Trade Fair’. Sylvester is congratulated by Leo McGrath President on his appointment as Court Clerk Ballina County Mayo.
Crosserlough the holders beat Sarsfields (Butlersbridge/Killygarry) 2-13 to 2-9 in the senior football semi final before an attendance who paid gate receipts of £185 on a dry sunny day where conditions were ideal for good open football. Sarsfields had the lion share of possession but their forwards could not capitalize and the champions progresses to their fifth consecutive final. Crosserlough led by 1-7 to 1-3 at the interval. Sarsfields Seamus McGovern Donal Crowe Ray Dunne Francie Reilly F Fitzpatrick Packy McGovern Paddy Lynch Philip Fitzsimmons F Rorke Eamonn Reilly George Crowe Francis Galligan Jimmy Browne Oliver Crowe Niall O Brien. Referee Alo Donohoe Oldcastle.
Cavan Badminton 1970 Chairman Norman Cinnamond Secretary/Treasurer Frank Glancy Captain Peter Pollock. Committee Sheila Cosgrove Maureen Crowe Eileen Conaty Hugh Leech and John Carville.
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Josephine Kellegher Drumlark qualifies as SRN and Midwife in Liverpool. Eldest daughter of Rose and James Kellegher Drumlark. Presentation to Bill and Ina McCusker on the occasion of their recent marriage in Town Hall next Monday night. October 2nd 1970:Fintan and Mary Tierney open their much heralded ‘Annalee Boutique’ in Bridge Street (Maudie's) Anselem Lovett Oldtown well know Journalist with the Anglo Celt is recruiting 12 people to take part in a course of ‘Dynamic Reading Techniques’. Death of Terence Keaney Crubany. Despite losing his sight some yeas ago, he continued until recently working his farm. Survived by his son Brendan. Funeral from Saint Brigid's Church Killygarry to Killygarry cemetery. Death in Liverpool of Biddy McCaffrey at the age of 70 (old street trader), Biddy had a stall outside the County Hotel and also attended Breffni Park as a Hawker selling apples oranges and chocolate. She is survived by her daughter Bridget. Funeral from the Cathedral to Cullies. Death of Michael A Veale (1st Cavan County Manager ).At his death he was Assistant County Manager Dublin City and County. There was only 1 bid of £10,000 for the ‘Abbey’ Bar but negotiations are continuing with the interested party following the well attended Auction in the Farnham Hotel. Connie McEntee and Brian Tansey on behalf of the Council Staff make a presentation to Robert Hayes (Former Cavan County Engineer ).He has been appointed County Manager in Tipperary South. Kathleen Kenny wins the Lady Captain’s (Kitty Jenkins) prize while Kathleen Sullivan is runner up at County Cavan Golf Club Sudden death of BC Fay at the residence of his daughter Mary Fay 15 Adair Road Sandymount. He was one of Cavan’s leading cultural social and industrial figures for many years. He played a leading part in attracting industry to count Cavan including ‘Bostik’ Irish Shoe Supplies ‘etc to his native Belturbet. He took a leading part in the War of Independence and was a very well known Fianna Fail activist and supporter. He was President of the Cavan/Monaghan Golfing Alliance and took a leading role in GAA circles within county Cavan being a leading member of Cavan County Board for many years. BC Fay is survived by three sons Captain Patsy Fay Brian and Eamonn Fay and daughters Mary Philomena Kathleen and Ethna. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Merrion Row Church to Middle Chapel Cootehill where the coffin was draped in the tricolor and his old comrades in IRA formed a guard of honour. Big drive to promote the annual men’s mission conducted by the Passionists in the Cathedral. The successful women’s mission closed on Sunday. Meanwhile the local ‘public rosary group’ led by Benny Cullen Saint Phelim’s Place are reciting the rosary at 7:45 pm outside the Town Hall each Thursday evening. Robert Clements Cavan Crystal Sales Director in conjunction with Coras Tractala is on a 15 USA cities tour for Cavan Crystal and will take in Toronto in Canada over the course of the five week tour. Death of John Brady Ricehill at the age of 63 while walking on the main Crosskeys /Cavan Road along with his son after milking his cows. He was walking with his bike and his 15 year old son by his side when he was struck by a car near his home. His son broke his arm and was taken to Cavan Surgical Hospital where his father was pronounced dead on admission. John Rehill son of Philip and Susan Rehill Lakeland Hotel presents the Lakeland Hotel trophy to the beautiful Teresa Toolin. Strange advertisement in this week’s Anglo Celt where Paddy and Goldie Fleming are selling roadside sites on two acres adjoining their recently burnt to the ground residence on Farnham Road (Phone Cavan 319). The cause of the blaze which happened in August while the Flemings were on holidays remains a mystery. Death of Dympna Batchelor late of Main Street in England at the age of 43. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs John Smith Steward in Poor Clare Convent and was a distinguished nurse in England. She was one of the leading members of the Catholic Church in London and was extremely generous and charitable. She was well known midwife and championed the Pro Life cause in London. She is survived by her husband and six small children three brothers Paddy in Monaghan Jack Church Street and Frank Doncaster four sisters Clare Moor Saint Phelim’s Place Mrs M Dunne London Mrs M Zelley Brighton and Teresa London. Funeral took place at Saint Thomas Moore Brighton England. Charles Haughey Captain Jim Kelly a native of Bailieboro County Cavan John Kelly and Albert Luykx are acquitted by the High Court of importing arms illegally for use in Northern Ireland. Kerry beat Meath 2-19 to 0-18 to win their 22nd title led by long kicking corner back Donie O Sullivan. Meath were in it right up to half time only trailing the champions by 0-9 to 0-8 but their forwards were poor and failed to cash in on the pressure they exerted on the Kerry defence.. Din Joe Crowley made the game safe for Kerry four minutes from the end with a typical opportunist goal soloing right through the exhausted Meath defence to crash home a great goal worthy of retaining the title for the champions. At the end Kerry swarmed all over Meath with Brendan Lynch shooting a point before hitting the upright and the ball went wide. Slim Whitman world class country and western singer is touring Ireland and will appear on Friday night at the famous Laragh Carnival which is enjoying a great revival in fortunes since PJ Brady and Benny Shields took over the rein Mary and Fintan Tierney announce the opening soon of the ‘Annalee Boutique’. “Catering for the Miss Teen it has to be seen to be believed. Catering from all large sizes to Mod Miss. All exclusively at ‘The Annalee Boutique’. Vast selection of day dresses evening wear trouser suits and Shasta Slacks. Separates by designers of distinction stocked”! October 9th 1970:Cavan Gaels are beaten by Crosserlough 1-12 to 0-5 in a poor ill tempered County Senior Football Final. P J Masterson (Referee) failed to exert much control and the smaller ,lighter Gaels were second best as they tried to ‘rough it’ with their much stronger and experienced opponents. A crowd of 4,000 paid £504 to witness a poor encounter where the Gaels sparkled only at the start of each half. Crosserlough led by 0-7 to 0-1 at half time and the interval lasted 18 minutes. Crosserlough thus emulated Cornafean 1936-1940 winning an incredible 5 in a row. Star of the show for Crosserlough was former Cavan Gaels star Micheal ‘Moucher’ Galligan whose speed and skill opened up a lack lustre pedestrian Gael’s defence almost at will. With the champions leading 0-7 to 0-2 he got a ball soloed at sped through the Gaels defence and sent a bullet of a shot to the back of the Gale’s net in the 13th minute of the second half. Team: Paddy Blessing, J J Reilly, Frank Glancey, John McNamara, Pearse Gilroy, Oliver Galligan, Patrick Gaffney, P J Carroll, Thomas Greene, Eamonn McGovern, Paddy Reilly, Phil Murray, Haulie Reilly, Gabriel Kelly and Hughie Smith. Subs Oliver Malone for Hughie Smith, Gerard Carroll for Oliver Galligan, Oliver Galligan for P J Carroll. Eamonn McGovern flew back from his honeymoon in London to assist the Gaels. Big push on in the Cathedral to get people to attend the annual Mission given by the Passionists Father Celestine Father Neil Father Salvian close mission for the women on Sunday afternoon with the men’s mission starting on Sunday night. East Cavan Pioneers are planning a night vigil to Lourdes with Travel Agent John McGinnity Cavan. Richard and Pat Nixon President and First Lady are given a warm welcome to Dublin on three day visit to Ireland where he visited his ancestral Quaker home in Timahoe. Driving through Kildare and Naas they spent 45 minutes in warm talks with President and Bean De Velera. Later they were guest at a State Reception at Dublin Castle but a lone protestor threw eggs at the motorcade before being speedily ejected by the Gardai. Jack Lynch had official discussions with President Nixon ranging from Vietnam The Middle East to American and European affairs. Issuing a Céad mile Failte to Jack and Maureen Lynch to visit America the Nixon’s left Shannon on Air Force One on their return journey to America. Maurice Jackson adapts one of his luxury coaches to accommodate 31 wheelchairs for a Canadian visit to the South of Ireland and England. They later returned to tour the West of Ireland with all in loud praise of the efficiency and courtesy of the driver Mick McGovern Coras Point Cavan. Sean McSherry wins the ‘Smyco’ Cup at County Cavan Golf Club with 67 nett 2nd L Henderson 70 nett Johnny Fitzpatrick Bakersbridge is reviving skittle with a Winter League in the are. Teams from Drumlane Aughalane Butlersbridge Legakelly Drumalee Belturbet Corglass Castletara and Bakersbridge are among the many entries. Movement to restore the Rosary in its rightful place in the family home results in public rosary each week at the Town Hall led by Benny Cullen and members of the Legion of Mary. Killygarry beat near neighbours Stradone 2-5 to 1-5 to qualify for the Intermediate Final where they will play Cootehill. Taking advantage of the fresh strong wind Stradone raced into a 1-4 to Nil lead after only 14 minutes but a goal by Dessie Agnew just before half time settled the Killygarry men who still trailed by 1-5 to 1-1 at half time. Killygarry took the lead for the first time with a goal in the 23rd minute of the second half leading 2-3 to Stradone’s 1-5 and try as they might Stradone despite constant pressure couldn’t close the gap. Cork beat Fermanagh the Ulster Champions 2-11 to 0-9 in the Under 21 football final where Fermanagh showed good form at the start of the game and at start of second half. Father Des Maguire who played and starred in Cavan’s last All Ireland win in 1952 returns to the mission fields in Korea where he is ministering as a Columban father. He is a native of Bingfield Crossdoney and is brother of Sergeant Liam Maguire Ballybay. Death of Nuala McMullin eldest daughter of the late Surgeon Joseph and Mrs McMullin Church Street Cavan at Saint Joseph’s Nursing Home in Dublin. She is survived by her three brothers and seven sisters including Una Smith wife of Doctor FPE Smith Farnham Street and Airmid O Hanlon ‘Glenair’ Cathedral Road. Funeral took place to Dean’ October 16th 1970 ‘Avon Lounge Grill and New Pin Cleaners’ for Sale on the instructions of Jimmy Smith well known leader of the Mighty Avons. It will be sold in one or two or three lots. Tom Fitzpatrick TD had carriage of sale while PJ O Reilly is the auctioneer. Official opening of Smyco in Lake Field by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance Mr PJ Lalor. The 10,000 square foot factory cost £100,000 to erect most of the money by way of grant from the IDA. Mr Lalor tells the assembled guests that the factory opened two years ago with a staff of 14 now employs 40 girls and with demand growing in the UK Market it is projected that employment will reach 100 shortly. He paid tribute to the efforts made by Tom Fitzpatrick TD and Brian O Grady Cavan Enterprise Board who worked tirelessly with the IDA to locate a factory in Cavan that would give valuable employment to girls who up to now had no alternative but to emigrate. On arrival at the factory Mr Lalor was greeted by WJ Linus Chairman Smyco W Hammond Managing Director WJ Smith and Brian O Grady deputizing for the County Manager Dermot McCarthy. The Breffni Boys Band then played the National Anthem. Among the attendance was Father Patrick J Gargan Adm Rev George CA Millar Rev Mr Fletcher Presbyterian Minister Tom Fitzpatrick Chairman of Cavan Urban Council Matty Connolly President of Cavan Chamber of Commerce Paddy Smith TD Paddy O Reilly TD Senator Andy O Brien JC Lord Chairman of Cavan County Council WP O Hanlon Managing Director of the Anglo Celt and Paddy Gaffney and Phil Cullivan Architects. Brady Brothers Livestock Salesmen and Hoteliers open their new state of the art ‘Hillgrove Hotel’ in Monaghan at a cost of £200,000. Big Tom and the Mainliners attracted over 2,000 dancers to the spacious dance hall on the opening Saturday night. “Functions and parties are the specialty. Service and satisfaction guaranteed. Phil Halford Manager Phone Monaghan 389 or 452. In the Cavan High Court Jimmy Smith Leader of the Mighty Avons is directed by a Jury to pay Tommy Donohoe Garage Proprietor Dublin Road Cavan £105-16-2 and costs as directed by the Circuit Court in an earlier judgment for work done services rendered and good supplied. Justice Butler dismissed a counter claim brought by Jimmy Smith for £44-3-10 and costs. H McWilliam SC instructed by Alfred Myles Smith was for Tommy Donohoe while DP Sheridan SC instructed by Tom Fitzpatrick was for Jimmy Smith. October 23rd 1970 End of six month Bank dispute as the members of staff return to work to be faced with a backlog of £3 Billion worth of uncleared cheques. The doors will remain closed for at least three weeks and when they return restrictive hours of 10-12:30 will be in place until after Christmas. Congratulations to Phil Lawlor pictured Golf Professional at County Cavan Golf Club for fifty years in July 1970. Phil can still hold his own with the best of them over the Cavan course which he knows like the back of his hand. Impressive display by Apostolic Society is opened in Saint Augustine’s Hall by Bishop of Kilmore Austin Quinn. Pictured are Rev Sean McElgunn CSSR Belturbet Very Rev T McCauley PP Killinkere Director of the Apostolic Society Bishop Quinn Mrs Boyd President Madge Boucher Arva Secretary and Very Rev Charles Smith Vicar General Saint Patrick’s Missionary Society Kiltegan. Death of Professor Mairtin O Cadhain Professor of Irish at Trinity College Dublin at the age of 56. He was a native of Spiddal county Galway and was a native Irish speaker and scholar. He was husband of Mairin nee Ruddy daughter of the late Phil and Mrs Ruddy Bridge Street. Prominent Irish scholar and writer. He was a prolific writer of Irish short stories. Unrepentant Republican he waged a life time war against the Department of Education over their continued dilution of Irish in Primary and Post Primary Schools. The President Eamonn De Velera was represented at the funeral which took place to Mount Jerome cemetery. Death of Mrs S Walsh in Waterloo London in her early 80s. She was a native of Tullamore. She was wife of Garda Detective M Walsh who during the Emergency in 1941 was engaged in a fatal gun battle in Mountnuggent. Donors at Cavan Blood Transfusion in first three days amount to 270 with twelve silver and six gold Pelicans awarded. Death of Miss C Lee Tullyco after a brief illness at the age of 74. She was very well known in Cavan and surrounds and was most gracious and charitable. She was sister of Mr Frank Lee well known farmer and milk salesman. She is survived by one brother Paddy in Castlepollard. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Brigid’s Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery. Cavan Bridge Club Captain’s Prize N/S Mr and Mrs M O Sullivan E/W Mrs S Caffrey and Mrs M McGeever. Best Gross Gerry Hunt and Doctor Paddy Maloney. Three of Cavan’s leading young footballers are on the Cavan panel to play Mayo in Charlestown next Sunday as Cavan Gael’s Oliver Galligan Killygarry’s Philip Fitzsimmons and Crosserlough’s Micheal ‘Moucher’ Galligan make their debut. Team Paddy Lyons Pat Tinnelly Hughie Newman Andy McCabe Oliver Galligan or Pearse Gilroy Brendan Donohoe Enda McGowan Ray Carolan Ollie Leddy or Philip Fitzsimmons Micheal Galligan Gene Cusack Paddy Cusack Eamonn Reilly Mark Goldrick and John Dwyer. The 13th annual ‘Scouts on the Air’ takes place in the New Den with Kevin Kilduff the radio‘Ham’ operator pictured is Chief Scout Lt Col Hogan M Murphy Chief Scout Danny O Hanlon Scoutmaster Cavan Troop Gerry Egan Cub Leader Paul McCusker Quarter Master Gene Finnegan D Smith Patrol Leaders and Patrick O Keefe. . October 30th 1970 Colm Browne is promoted from Detective Officer to Detective Sergeant and will transfer to Killarney county Kerry. Native of Wicklow, He is now the youngest Detective Sergeant in Ireland having been Detective Garda since 1965 Mini Budget presented by Minister of Finance George Colley sees Wholesale Tax on Luxury Goods shoot up from 15-25% and a 25% increase in Road Tax on cars and lorries. Matt Fitzpatrick Connolly Street is selling his old long established business in Connolly Street. Murphy Quinn are the Auctioneers while John V Kelly Church Street has carriage of sale. Visitation of Cullies cemetery with Fathers PJ Gargan and PJ McManus officiating while next Sunday is the visitation of Killygarry cemetery with another large crowd expected. Proposed Christmas Festival with Tom Hayes being buried in Hourican’s Yard in an attempt to break his own world record of days underground is abandoned and postponed with Tom stating that he is not available this Christmas! Cavan Bridge Club N/S Maureen Cullen and Kathleen Brady E/W Maureen McDonald and Ina Hickey. Behey Social Hall reopens on November 2nd old and new members are welcome. Killygarry and Cootehill clash in the eagerly awaited Intermediate Final at Breffni Park next Sunday. Donal Crowe Paddy Lynch Packy McGovern Phil Fitzsimmons Phil Wray Niall O Brien George Crowe should have enough experience to see off the challenge of Cootehill who are captained by Cavan and Ulster legend Charlie Gallagher. Erskine Childers Minister for Health and Tanaiste officially opens the new ‘Hillgrove Hotel’ in Monaghan. Built at a cost of £200,000 Tom Brady Junior is Managing Director. Over 450 attended the opening ceremony in the Hotel on Halloween 1970 which was built by Donaldson’s of Clones a brother of Mr Iris Richmond. Among the attendance were Billy Fox TD and John F O Conlon TD. November 6th 1970 Private Paul Coyle Crubany pictured is voted the best soldier number 13 battalion at Cathal Brugha Barracks Christy May and Disc A Go Go in Town Hall-herald the steady decline in Showband popularity All banks in the Republic will reopen for business on November 7th 1970 from 10-12:30 pm Monday to Friday. Huge backlog of uncleared cheques means there is huge behind the scenes workload. Mr and Mrs Michael Travers from Geelong Australia are pictured with Tom Fitzpatrick TD outside Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Cavan as they present introduction and greetings from the Mayor of Geelong, Michael Joseph has just retired as a Personnel Manager with Ford Motor Company in Australia where he spent the last 30 years. They have a family of six boys and two girls and are looking up relatives all over the world. His mother’s maiden name was Margaret McKeever from Cavan town who later emigrated to Glasgow Scotland where Michael Joseph was born. The legendary Cardinal Cushing Archbishop of Boston dies in Boston at the age of 75. He will be forever linked to the Kennedy’s . Officiating at the marriage of John F to Jackie Bouvier in 1953 and again at his funeral in Arlington cemetery in November 1963. He also officiated at the wedding and funeral of the late Robert Kennedy former Attorney General of he USA. He was Archbishop of Boston since 1944 and was the son of a blacksmith Patrick Cushing who emigrated from Glanworth county Cork to Boston where he later married Mary Cahill a native of Waterford. He paid a total of 12 visits to Ireland in the last twenty years and was extremely popular here. His last engagement here was in 1975 when he dedicated Galway Cathedral and was made a freeman of the city of Galway. He was also here for Patrician Year in 1961 and accompanied a party of handicapped children from Drogheda to Lourdes in both 1959 and 1960. Una McKiernan Owen Roe Cavan is the very popular winner of the 1st prize of £100 in the giant swimming pool draw. Second prize of £50 went to Brian McLernon Coalisland county Tyrone and 3rd prize of £25 went to Eileen Cummins Boyle county Roscommon. The committee reported a profit of £100 on the venture Due to demand a new Mass at 7:30 pm each Sunday is being introduced in the Cathedral. Masses will be held at 8 9 in Convent 11:30 and 7 pm. It is hoped that the introduction of the 7:30 Mass will relieve the gross overcrowding at the 11:30 am Mass. Death of Mary ‘Minnie’ Hewitt Crubany at Lisdarn Hospital after a long illness at the age of 52. She was an extremely popular member of the community being very well known for her generous hospitality and pleasant welcoming nature. She was a prominent member of the Mother’s Union at Saint John’s Church of Ireland Cavan. She is survived by her husband Joe six sons John Jimmy Thomas Joseph Noel and Samuel two daughters Mrs M McConkey Tate House Drum and Maud in Crubany three brothers Alex Graham Belturbet William Monaghan and Moses in England. She is also survived by three sisters Mrs Faussett NT Ballivor Mrs T McAllister Castlesaunderson Legakelly Belturbet and Mrs T Hewitt Belturbet. Rev George C A Millar officiated at the very large and representative funeral from Cavan Parish Church to the New cemetery. Death of Mary McLoughlin Ashe Street in her 80s. She was a native of Ballyfarnon Boyle county Roscommon and was sister of the late Catherine Costello Ashe Street well known dressmaker. Father PJ Gargan officiated at the well attended funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim to Saint Patrick’s cemetery Castletara. Cavan Garda who have been operating in the most cramped temporary accommodation at Paddy King’s 87 Main Street move into their new purpose built premises formerly Barney Corr’s Dentist Farnham Street opposite the Brothers School. The Bovine TB offices which operated from Corr’s after their own premises were burnt down in Church Street have moved into a new premises formerly Mullery’s garage which has been totally renovated to meet their needs by the proprietor Brian Finlay drummer with the Mighty Avons. At the first annual reunion of Cavan Credit Union in the Lakeland Hotel Father PJ McManus announces that the number of members has now grown to an impressive 386. Alarming fall off in numbers and quality of ‘Trick’s or Treats’ with people in false faces demanding money to bury the wren and providing little or no entertainment . Lot of complaints from harassed traders on a damp cold miserable Halloween. Death of the well known Jack Halpin son of the late Mr and Mrs Halpin Ford Lodge and former leading partner in the legal firm Allen and Halpin at Glan Lodge Nursing Home Victoria Road Hollywood Belfast. He was one of the leading social cultural and business personalities in Cavan town up to his departure about ten years ago to marry his beloved Eleanor in Belfast. He was a staunch member of the Church of Ireland being a member of the Select Vestry and was for many years President of the well known Cavan Lawn Tennis Club whose rules on admission were strictly adhered to usually only Protestants and professional people were admitted to one of Cavan’s most exclusive organisations. He was a leading member of Cavan Dog and Gun Club and visited his mother’s ancestral home in Swanlinbar to take part in the Grouse Shoot in West Cavan. He is survived by his wife Eleanor and his brother Arthur Richard Halpin. Funeral to Roselawn crematorium Belfast. Niall O Brien a member of the staff of Bank of Ireland Ballina has been transferred on promotion to Monaghan. He has played gaelic football at all grades for Cavan and is a leading member of Killygarry GFC. He is son of Senator Andy NT and Molly O Brien Crubany. “Killygarry snatch Intermediate Crown ”Their experience, strength and adaptability to the heavy underground conditions decisive as the run out winner by 2-05 to Cootehill’s 2-03" Charlie Gallagher led Cootehill to an early 2-1 to 0-1 lead as the Cootehill men took advantage of the fresh breeze in the first half. George Crowe struck a great blow for Killygarry with a well taken goal on 38 minutes. In the last quarter County star Niall O Brien soloed through the tiring Cootehill defence to place the inrushing Andy O Connell who scored a great goal to put Killygarry in the lead fro the first time but Charlie Gallagher from two frees closed the gap to one point and then that man O Connell again had the last say to leave the Killygarry men champions for the first time with the last point and score of the game. Seamus McGovern, Mal O Reilly, Donal Crowe, Jerry Keating, Paddy Lynch, Packy McGovern, Oliver Crowe, Philip Fitzsimmons, P J Galligan, Philip Wray, Francie Galligan, Georgie Crowe, Séan Donohoe, Niall O Brien and Andy McConnell. Sub Dessie Agnew for Séan Donohoe. Referee Fintan Tierney. De La Salle Cavan draw with De La Salle Dundalk in heavy, wet and windy conditions at Breffni Park, score 6-02 to 6-02. Cavan team T Quinn, Des Cullen, Ciaran O Keefe, Paddy Sexton, Adrian Ronan, P Murphy, T McMahon, Barney Coyle, Charlie McDowell, Terry Sexton, Fergus Costello, Tommy Fay, Brian Tierney, Declan Young and Declan Keoghan. Sub Tom Crowe for T Quinn. Cavan Gael’s Killygarry and Drumalee are all senior teams now and the only odd man out is Butlersbridge who have qualified for the final of the Junior championship as the axis of gaelic football swings firm back to Cavan town and parish. Killygarry and its environs celebrate the winning of the Intermediate championship bringing the trophy to Killygarry and Crubany National schools where they were welcomed as heroes in the mode of the great Paddy Smith All Ireland winner in 1947 and 1947 and Pat Magee a great stalwart of the 1920 era and a native of Killygarry. Twelve of the winning team played in the club’s one and only Junior League success in 1968 PJ McGovern Philip Fitzsimmons Niall O Bien Malo Reilly Paddy Lynch Gerry Keating Philip Wray Dessie Agnew Oliver Crowe and Francie and PJ Galligan. November 13th 1970:Itinerant Tim Cawley and family with seven young children camped in deplorable winter conditions on the Fairgreen for the last three months are given a site by Cavan County Council donated by Bishop Austin Quinn at Keadue Lane. The Cavan Itinerant Settlement committee led by the Poor Clare Sisters and Mrs Fay NT Pullabawn have purchased a mobile home for the family and it is expected that they will move in shortly. Meanwhile work continues on the provision of washing facilities for families parked on the Fairgreen and on the three Tigins soon to be allocated as a first step on the long road to accommodating the Travelers. There are 15 children in the three families selected and they will experience for the first time the comfort warmth and security of a family home and will enjoy freedom and education afforded to the settled community but never extended to Itinerants before. It is expected that this generation will experience a huge change in style and attitude of the settled community. The County Council are also planning to develop a site at Moynehall for three families. P J Galligan pictured on the front page is conferred with a B Agr Sc degree from UCD. Prominent playing member of Killygarry GFC. He is son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Galligan Farmer and Milk Salesman Pullamore and formerly of 71 Main Street. Harry and Mrs Jenkins Saint Phelim's Place celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary. They were married on 31st October (Halloween) 1920 in Saint Aidans Church Butlersbridge with Father Martin Comey officiating . They have a family of 8 boys,1 girl,16 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Francis McDermott heads up a party of 40 Barmen on a trip to Harp Lager in Dundalk. Michael Kennedy local Guinness Rep is a most affable host. Gabriel Connolly aged 20 apprentice fitter Breffni Terrace is successful in his action against Michael Murphy Garage Proprietor Cortubber arising out of an accident at Tullac Mongan on August 22 when Gabriel was knocked down by a car owned by Michael Murphy. The Jury at the High Court in Dublin awarded Gabriel Connolly £4,500 with costs. In future all allocations of houses in the Urban area sanctioned by the County MOH and County Manager must be also sanctioned by Cavan Urban District Council following a number of houses being allocated to people outside the area to the anger of the members. Tom O Connor proposed the motion and Johnny O Rourke seconded. Presentation to Phil and Mrs Lawlor by President Bertie Cullen who was Captain in July 1920 when Cavan Golf Club relocated from Killynebber to Drumelis on Phil’s Golden Jubilee as Professional at Cavan Golf Club. Pictured at the presentation are Kitty Jenkins Lady Captain Jack Brady Secretary Dr Bertie Cullen Phil and Mrs Lawlor Maureen Cullen Concelebrated Mass for deceased Bishops and Priests of the Diocese in the Cathedral. Bishop Austin Quinn presided and Very Rev Canon Patrick Gaffney PP Crosserlough was chief celebrant assisted by Very Rev J Cannon Mullen PP VF Belturbet Very Rev Canon Nicholas Comey PP VF Ballyhaise Very Rev Canon TF Brady PP VF Lavey and Very Rev PA Fay Crosskeys. Father PJ Gargan Adm Cavan was MC. Death of Mary Ann Smith Annaglough in her 80s at the Mater Hospital Dublin. Predeceased by husband John some years ago she was resident in Dublin for the last 16 years. She is survived by one son John four daughters Margaret Teresa Kathleen and Mary. Funeral from the Church of the Holy Child Swords to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. After a morning of heavy rain the weather relents to give a dry cold day for the Visitation of Killygarry cemetery where hundred attended. Father PJ Gargan Adm led the congregation in the reciting of the rosary and later Benediction in Saint Brigid’s Church. Cavan Bridge Club N/S Sheila Burke and Maureen McDonald E/W PD Maloney and Ina Hickey. In the nine months since January 1st 1970 200 people are registered as blind in Cavan while Miss Eileen Lynch the Home Assistance Officer residing at 79 Church Street made 860 visits giving 227 lessons in Braille and Home Crafts. Her mileage for the nine months was 9,167. Michael Harding Treasurer and Phyllis Faris President warns that expenditure is far exceeding income and calls for a big effort in county wide Church Gate collection to be taken up all over county Cavan next weekend. Pictured is Tom Fitzpatrick presenting the £100 first prize in the Swimming Pool draw to Una McKiernan Owen Roe. Pictured are Frances Sullivan Richard Black Maura Mullen Una McKiernan Tom Fitzpatrick TD John Sharkey Michael Leddy Elizabeth Maguire Sean McCormack and Brigid Murray. Michael Geraghty is Town Clerk and a constant topic of debate at UDC meetings is the ‘Chipper’ outside The Sports Centre. Timmy Murphy says “they are just two go ahead young men going about their business”! November 20th 1970 Congratulations to Father Torlac O Reilly and Phil Lawlor (Snr) nominated by the Cavan Association in Dublin as Cultural and Sporting personalities of the year. The awards will be presented at a gala ball in Clare Manor on December 6th 1970 Dermot F Fitzpatrick BCL NUI is called to the Bar by the Chief Justice. He is son of Peter Law Officer Cavan County Council and Rose nee Taggart formerly Coachbuilders 57 Church Street Cavan. Dermot was educated at Saint Michael’s NS Saint McCartan’s College Monaghan UCD and Kings Inn Dublin where he took his final exams with second class honours. His brother John qualified some four years ago and he is nephew of Tom Fitzpatrick TD Cavan. Death of Belinda Reilly widow of Hugh former teachers in the old National school (Reilly's). She was mother of the late Doctor Cyril and is survived by her sons Hugh Phelim and Joseph one daughter Mrs B Crowley and her sister Mrs C McCarthy Funeral to Mount Jerome cemetery Dublin. Death of Annie Buchanan at the City Hospital Donegal Road Belfast. Native of Bridge Street Cavan.She was sister of Vincent and the late Father Willie Buchanan who was Choirmaster and Director of Music in the Old Cathedral Cavan. Funeral from Saint Brigids Church Killygarry to the adjoining cemetery. Death of Delia Sheridan of Creighan. She was a highly popular resident coming from an old Cavan family. She was known for her generosity and hospitality particularly to those less well off in the community. Her brother Paddy was well known in Cavan GAA circles being an outstanding member of Cavan Slasher’s and played on the Cavan team who were beaten by a point by Kerry in the famous All Ireland semi final in Tralee in 1925 Funeral from the Cathedral to Killygarry. Banks reopen after a strike lasting 6 months. No rush at the counters. Land Project Officers hold their first annual reunion and dinner in the Farnham Hotel at which the guest of honour was Noel Lemass TD Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance. Michael Smith of Oakvale is BP Dealer of the Year and receives a trophy and £75. Deplorable public turn out in Town Hall to outline the problems facing the Swimming Pool Committee as on 100 people turn out to show their interest. With only £100 in the kitty from the recent bumper draw it is highly unlikely that a swimming pool will be erected in Cavan in the near future. A further effort will be made in the new year to ascertain the degree of interest in the project. Great facelift for the town as Provider’s new 10,000 square foot super store nears completion while it is hope that the new post office will be completed and opened early in 1971 on Cavan’ s Market Square. Richard Roche?? Dublin will give a lecture to the Cumainn Seanchas Bhreifne on the Norman Invasion with particular reference to O Rourke Prince of Breffni. Turkey Competition at County Cavan Bridge Club N/S Ina Hickey and Maureen McDonald E/W Peggy Willock and Jean McCormick. Brother Tom Fitzpatrick in his address to County Cavan District Board AOH at the annual dinner and get together in the Percy French Hotel says that his hope is that the AOH movement will continue to expand and prosper on both sides of the Border. Delegates from Cavan Leitrim Down Monaghan and Dublin were among the 250 guests. The key speakers were Brother Tom Fitzpatrick TD Cavan and PJ Smyth National Trustee Downpatrick who said the AOH movement can make a very important contribution towards improving current relations between North and South. November 27th 1970;CYMS Committee 1970-1971.Hon President Tom McCarren, Chairman Paddy O Reilly, Vice Chairman Jimmy McCormack, Secretary Enda Smith, Assistant Secretary Frank Conaty, Treasurer Michael Coyle, Assistant Treasurer Bernard Sharkey Chaplain Father Des O Dowd. Committee: Arthur Downey, Benny Cafferty, Roger Ryner, Jimmy Smith and Tommy McKiernan. Michael Smith proprietor of Oakvale Service Station is the winner of operation ‘Clean Sweep’ sponsored by Shell BP. Thee was over £2,000 in prize money and Michael is seen accepting his winners cheque for £75 and the BP trophy from TJ O Donnell Director of Board Failte. Over 30 dealers from all over Ireland participated. W McAskie Killeshandra will give the cine show at next week’s meeting of Cavan Photographic Society in the lecture hall at the rear of the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday 1st December 1970 at 8:30 pm. Whist Drive in New Scout Den 1st Gent Phil Lee 2nd Gent James Brady Annaglough 1st Lady Nellie Gilroy and 2nd Lady Mrs Guy Morris SRN ‘ivy Cottage’ Farnham Road Cavan. Incredibly Cavan VEC unanimously decide to go ahead with the construction of their new state of the art Vocational School at Tullac Mongan despite the Departments of Education’s decision t locate the school at Cullies cemetery on a site donated by Saint Patrick’s College and which is in an advanced state of design. Nobody at this meeting expressed anything but disobedience and nobody asked where the money for the new school at Tully Mongan is likely to come from. Death of Mabel Armstrong Edermine at the age of 82. Widow of William, she was a very well known exhibitor at Agricultural Shows throughout the area. She has been ill for a long time and is confined to bed for over twenty five years. She is survived by 2 sons 2 daughters grandchildren and brother. Funeral from Cavan Parish Church to Kilmore. Despite two Budgets a six month long Bank Strike roaring inflation the Christmas Rush starts in earnest in Cavan with many stores reporting great interest from the general public with deposits being paid on many items. The famous Connolly Brothers Christmas Club is reporting record number of members this year. Death in Durban South Africa of Jim Belford-uncle of Patsy Maloney. Son of Mr and Mrs John Belford Bridge Street Corner (Slowey's). Emigrated to South Africa in 1922, he worked with the South African Government in Johannesburg. Marice Binchey wife of Jack Binchey Solicitor Swellan House is the new Lady Captain at County Cavan Golf Club. In bitterly cold wintry conditions at Breffni Park Killeshandra beat Mountnuggent 4-15 to 1-5 to qualify for the Junior Championship Final. Scorers for Killeshandra were B Dowd 2-1 C Rapple 1-1 Mark Goldrick 0-4 Tommy Galligan 0-4 E Shannon 1-0 J Sweeney 0-2 M Reilly 0-1. Butlersbridge beat an inexperienced Denn team 1-15 to 0-3 after they led by 1-09 to 0-1 at half time. The game was as good as over when McEntee struck after just one minute with fisted goal after a high lob from Ollie Leddy. Denn never got to grips with the game there after and their play was hurried and nervous throughout. Scorers Butlersbridge Martin Fitzpatrick 0-6 Brian McEntee 1-1 Eamonn Reilly 0-1 Oliver Leddy 0-3 TP Leddy Jimmy Browne and F Rorke 0-1 each. Denn replied per Michael Johnston T Murphy and Brian Gaffney 0-1 each. The referee was Alo Donohoe Oldcastle. December 4th 1970 Ballyconnell House and Demesne formerly the residence of Albert P Edgeworth is purchased by Noel Fox of Oliver Freaney and Company Chartered Accountants North Strand Dublin for £45,000. PJ O Reilly was the Auctioneer and George V Maloney Solicitors Farnham Street Cavan had carriage of sale. Jim Belford late of Belford’s Corner Bridge Street dies in South Africa. He was son of the famous Mr and Mrs John Belford who were one of the leading Drapery Stores in the town commanding a position at Bridge Street Corner (Andy Slowey’s). It was here that the twice yearly hiring fairs were held at the May and July Fairs. Young men and women were hired out for a period of six months by farmers. The entire family apart from Nellie who worked in the Road Taxation Office in Cavan County Council emigrated in 1922. Jim held an important Government position in the Municipal Government Buildings in Johannesburg and retired only six years ago. He came on holiday to his native Cavan in 1965 and stayed with his sister Nellie and niece Patsy Maloney in the Pound Archway. He is survived in South Africa by his wife Florrie and four daughters Sister Rosarie Nora Maura and Sheila sisters Nellie in Cavan Nancy in London and Mrs Terry Brady. He was a brother of the late Josephine Maloney ‘Jodie’ Pound Archway. Funeral took place in Johannesburg. Sale of the century as the ESB 1970 Stock goes on sale with a return of a massive 9 ½ % on the 8th December 1970. Interest is paid on the State Guaranteed Bond every six months. Apply through your bank or stockbroker in advance. The very popular Marice Binchey is the new Captain at County Cavan Golf Club. An accomplished golfer Marice is married to Jack Binchey Solicitor Cavan. She succeeds Kitty Jenkins as Lady Captain County Cavan Golf Club. Television brings all the harrowing sights and sounds of the latest world disaster this time in Pakistan flooding. Emergency collections taken up at all Masses amount to an impressive £380-5-0. Dennis O Donnell Deputy Chief Agricultural Officer for County Cavan is one of the key speakers at the ‘Pig Production’ Seminar in the Farnham Hotel. A McNally Pigs and Bacon Commission will also address the delegates. Paddy Conaty Chairman Cavan Committee of Agricultures will preside. Cavan Bridge Club N/S Dermot Morgan and Rev Sean O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College E/W Maureen Hunt and Kathleen Sullivan tie with Joan O Hanlon and Carmel McDonald. Boy Scout’s Whist Drive in New Den each Sunday night 1st Gent Phil Lee Ashe Street 2nd Gent J Halton 1st Lady Nellie Harding Rock Cross 2nd Lady Mrs J P Mansfield Malahide. Session each Sunday night in new den in aid of building fund. Provider’s will open their new 10,000 square foot superstore on Tuesday December 8th at 11 am. Castletara Camogie Club county champions 1970 receive their awards from County Chairman John McKiernan at a gal dinner in the White Horse Hotel in Cootehill. Pictured are P Keogh E Hegarty S Dunne B Costello M Fay B Kelly K Reilly M Tully M Brady B Conaty Kathleen Gorman M Lyons P Fay C Tully S Reilly T Maguire B Dunne M Reilly and M Kelly. Butlersbridge who last won the Junior Championship in 1963 take on Killeshandra who have never won the title but a team representing Croghan Parish won the Junior Championship in 1928. Mark Goldrick is the danger man and must be stopped if the Bridge are to chalk up number two title on Sunday. He has already scored 1-11 in the competition to date making him a regular on the county senior team. Tommy Galligan B Dowd in defence Hugh Reynolds and Cathal Toal at midfield along with Goldrick are the main threat to the Bridge’s aspirations. Ray Dunne Tommy Smyth Barry Sheridan in defence Frank Rorke and T P Leddy at midfield in attack Oliver Leddy Jimmy Browne Frank Rorke and Eamonn Reilly should have too much experience and strength to trouble the Killeshandra bid and bring the Junior Championship to the Bridge for the second time on Sunday evening next. December 11th 1970:Junior Chamber: President Noel McIntyre, Vice President Leo McGrath, Deputy President Michael Drysdale Secretary Geraldine Fitzpatrick, Treasurer Eva Bonney and PRO Mary Glavey. Council: Richard Black, Tadhg Connolly, Leonard Brady and Frank Farrell. Death of Kathleen Smyth 44 Main Street at the age of 70. Native of Corcavity Drung. She was relict of the late Patrick who was an extensive farmer in the Drung area. She is survived by her daughters Anne Dublin Margaret Clara county Offaly. There was a large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from the Church of the Immaculate Conception Drung to the adjoining cemetery. Maureen McDonald Church Street is the new Captain of Cavan Bridge Club. She succeeds Maureen Cullen wife of Surgeon Cullen in the position. Tenants in the new estate in Fairview lodge multiple complaints about the condition of their new houses with many of them flooding doors falling off hinges faulty carpentry work plaster falling down and most distressing of all multiple problems with the sewers according to Timmy Murphy who has received multiple representations with the latest a threat to withhold the rent until all the problems have been rectified. Michael Geraghty Town Clerk points out that the responsibility is with the Builder but only for the first twelve months. Finall the meeting agrees to send a deputation of the Chairman Tom Fitzpatrick TD Vice Chairman Maurice Jackson and Fianna Fail representative Timmy Murphy to inspect the houses and report back to the next meeting of the Cavan Urban Council. Death of Matilda Lowe Tonneymore at the age of 90. Native of Ballybay she was ill for some time. She was a member of one of the most highly respected and popular families in the area and was a prominent exhibitor at the old Cavan Show. She was known for her hospitality and goodness to those less well off in the community. She was predeceased by her husband Robert and is survived by one son William two daughters Gertie and Harriett . Cavan Boy Scouts are busy rehearsing their Pantomime in the New Scout Den which will take place in the Town Hall from January 10th -17th January 1971 with Producer Rev Torlac O Reilly Saint Patrick’s College. Joe McGovern raises the issue of the Mobile Chipper operating outside the Sports Centre on dance nights. Terrible noise and bad language being used by the patrons long into the early hours of the morning is not helped by the deplorable condition the two operators Pat Cahill and Seamus Fay are leaving the street heavily littered. The fact that this racket is taking place in the vicinity of the Surgical and are also disturbing many of the residents who are old and vulnerable is not helping the situation. Timmy Murphy says he knows the two operators and they are juts trying to make a living like everyone else. They are providing a well desired public service and are not contributing to the noise with loud radio of record playing music. This is all part of the day and age we live in and we just have to accept it. Tom Fitzpatrick TD closes the debate by saying that litter is not confined to the chipper and the environs of the Sports Centre the side streets in the town particularly Wesley Street Town Hall Street and Bridge Street don’t seem to have had a proper sweeping in months. “I had reason to escort a Belgian visitor down Main Street and Wesley Street and I was ashamed to tell him that I was Chairman of the local council such was the deplorable depth of litter we waded through”! Death of Margaret Magee formerly Corner House Bridge Street Cavan at the age of 90 at Saint Joseph’s Nursing Home Virginia. She was predeceased by her husband John and was proprietor of the well known Grocery Corner Shop (Tom Boylan’s ) from 1913-1959 specialising in Grocery and Provisions. Her husband John was a distinguished member of Cavan Urban Council who was succeeded on the Council by their only son Sean who emigrated some years ago to the USA. She was a native of Kilnacor Lavey. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal and funeral from Saint Dympna’s Church Lavey to the adjoining cemetery. Killeshandra capture their first ever Junior Championship beating a very disappointing Butlersbridge 4-7 to 0-07 in wet and very heavy and slippy conditions in Breffni Park before a very good attendance. Killeshandra were much the fitter stronger and more adaptable team playing in the conditions and their skill and passing movements were a feature of a wonderful display of football in which every member of the side was a star. This is the first Junior title to come to Killeshandra but Croghan a team from the Parish won this title in 1935 and 1939 when Cornafean were the kingpins of gaelic football in Cavan. Killeshandra led by 3-3 to 0-2 at the interval with two goals from former Cavan great Tommy Galligan setting them up for eventual victory. In the eight minute of the second half Cecil Rapple added another great goal before man of the match Mark Goldrick struck with a fourth goal and sent the championship to Killeshandra for the first time. Galligan Goldrick and Rapple with their fervour and dash caused consternation in the Butlersbridge defence. Mark Goldrick who was top scorer coming into the game added to his total with another 1-5. The Bridge sorely missed the services of Sean Leddy who was unable to play due to injury and just had no leadership on the park. Only Ray Dunne Francie Reilly Oliver Leddy and Barry Sheridan tried hard in defence while Frank Rourke played well all through at midfield. Martin Fitzpatrick and to a lesser extent Jimmy Browne played well in attack. Killeshandra Rory Toal J Brady Brendan Toal E Fitzpatrick J Sweeney P Reynolds C Rourke Hugh Reynolds B O Dowd P Brady P Rourke Mark Goldrick Cathal Toal Tommy Galligan and Cecil Rapple. Butlersbridge Niall Sheridan Cathal Leddy Ray Dunne Johnny Cusack Barry Sheridan Francis Reilly Tommy Smith TP Leddy Frank Rourke Oliver Sheridan Oliver Leddy Martin Fitzpatrick Jimmy Browne Eamonn Reilly and Brian McEntee. Referee Liam Maguire Ballybay. “Musical Gifts from Smyth’s this Christmas. Tape recorders radiograms radios TV. Sales and service. HP terms. Green Shield Stamps with each purchase. Wishing all out Customers and friends a Very Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year. Smyth’s Radio and Electrical 60 Main Street Cavan Phone 88” Cavan Urban Council announce that 57.50 % of the current year’s rates have been already collected as compared to 56.50 % last year. Joe McGovern proposed and Tom O Connor seconded an application for overdraft facility for £13,000. Tom O Connor proposed and Labour colleague Johnny O Rourke seconded that a recommendation be made to County Manager Dermot McCarthy to grant Cavan Swimming Pool committee rent free accommodation for room in Tower Hamlet when they are holding their meetings. Finally Timmy Murphy objects strongly and Benny Cafferty seconds the motion that the estimate of £10 to paint the Public Convenience in the Market Square be deleted as this much maligned building is being pulled down to nobody’s regret in the New Year to make way for the brand new Post Office and revamped Market Square. A new public convenience will be erected adjacent to the Town Hall. December 18th 1970: John Sullivan Church Street (Pictured) passes his final medical exams at UCG. Son of Kathleen and the recently deceased Dr.Jack F Sullivan Medical Dispensary Doctor for Cavan town. John was educated at Drumcrave Franciscan College Gormanston county Meath and UCG. Tommy Hughes is promoted to Postmaster in Cobh. He spent 26 years in Cavan. Secretary of Owen Roe Week 1949.He Was a playing member of Cavan Slashers and a founder member of Cavan Gaels in 1957.When he came to Cavan he resided for many years in McEntee's The Breffni Par 57 Main Street and only after his marriage did he take up residence in Saint Phelim's Place. Native of Corlea Ballybay, he was one of the first callers along with Aidan Timmons NT at the weekly Bingo sessions in the Town Hall which commenced in 1964.He was the main spokesman for the Slashers in 1957 when the amalgamation of the two local clubs Cavan Harps and Slashers were formed into Cavan Gaels. One of his speeches at the very delicate negotiations was a lesson in non diplomatic bridge building and almost derailed the process. He was a prominent referee for many years and took charge of many club games in the county. He was an outstanding club officer of Cavan Gaels and played a huge part in acquiring and raising funds to acquire and develop the Terry Coyle Park. He will take up duty in Cobh as Postmaster in Cobh from January 13th 1971. Thomas Sharkey (64 ) Pork Butcher Drumalee is knocked down by a car while walking adjacent to his home on the way from Cavan Gaels Bingo on Friday night. Tommy died from his injuries in the Surgical on Sunday morning. He was one of the original founder members of Drumalee GFC in 1932 and the subsequent revival of the Club in 1950. He was the first Secretary of the Club. Served as County Board Representative for a number of years. He was President of the Club at his death. In his youth he was an outstanding footballer with Cavan Harps before assisting the early Drumalee teams. He worked in McCarren's for the last 25 years as a Pork Butcher and was equally popular with management and staff.. IRA Boy Scout during the War of Independence. He is survived by his wife Brigid,2 sons Pat and Séan and one daughter Maureen (Keady). He was uncle of Father Michael McGuinness OMI New Guinea and Rev Father J McGuinness SMA Lagos and Sister Patricia Stanley (Marist) Carrick on Shannon County Leitrim. His nephew Rev J McGuinness (Marist Lagos) assisted by Rev P J McManus officiated at his funeral from the packed Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Phelim to Cullies cemetery. Drumalee GFC formed a guard of honour walking on both sides of the hearse Abbey Printers open for business with Seamus White and Paddy Smith the principles Phone Cavan 480. All classes of printing in their new modern premises with special attention to Gaelic publications. Quotes by return. Big prices at first Turkey Market of the season with hen birds fetching 5-6/- dead weight and cock birds 4-5/- dead weight. There was a few hundred birds on offer and all sold out in hours. Scout Den Whist 1st Gent James Brady Annaglough 2nd Gent Phil Lee Ashe Street 1st Lady Mrs Guy Morris ‘Ivy Cottage’ Farnham Road and 2nd Lady Nellie Gilroy Cathedral Road. Bridge N/S Helen Timmoney and Mrs Seamus Caffrey E/W Kay Henry and Rev Thomas Woods. Cavan Gaels 1970 Presidents Paddy Conaty B Smith Jack Smallhorne. Chairman Eugene Monaghan Vice Chairman Tommy Gilroy Secretary Tony Looney Assistant Secretary Paddy Murray. Joint Treasurers Seamus Caffrey and Tommy Garvey. Committee Malachy Byrne Teddy McCormack Paddy Conaty Paddy O Reilly Richard Cassidy Jack Smallhorne Jim McDonnell. Delegates to county Committee Eugene Monaghan and Jack Smallhorne. Delegates to County Convention Eugene Monaghan P Reilly JJ O Reilly Tom McNamara Niall Crowe and Tommy Kelly. Saint Augustine’s Hall Tennis Club beat the Protestant Hall Club 14-10 in a challenge at Saint Augustine’s Hall. PJ Carroll and Sean Carroll beat Jim Simpson and George Fairbrother Brendan Breslin and Sean McDonald lost to David Small and Bill Anderson Michael Jermyn and Bernard Sharkey beat Cecil Kettyle and W Thompson BO Reilly and B Hamilton lost to C Kettyle and J Mulligan Sean Carroll and Paddy Murray beat David Small and Jim Simpson Aidan Elliott and Brendan Breslin lost to Bill Anderson and J Mulligan. Singles PJ Carroll beat Jim Simpson Michael Breslin beat David Small Jim Fay beat Jim Simpson Bryan O Reilly beat Cecil Kettyle Barry Halton beat W Thompson Brendan Breslin lost to J Mulligan Mickey Breslin beat George Fairbrother Sean Carroll beat Jim Simpson PJ Carroll beat George Fairbrother and Oliver Malone beat Bill Anderson. Ladies Singles R O Connor beat P Fitzgerald Ethna O Reilly beat V Burnett. Mixed Ethan O Reilly and PJ Carroll lost to Jim Simpson and P Fitzgerald Ann Brosnan and B O Reilly beat Valerie Burnett and Gerry Egan R O Connor and Sean Carroll beat J Mulligan and George Fairbrother F Leahy and Barbara Hutton beat D Fitzgerald and David Small. The return leg in the series is eagerly awaited and takes place on December 21st 1970 in the Protestant Hall with tea sandwiches cakes and pastries at the interval. Cavan Industrial and Crafts Exhibition at Ireland House on Saint Stephen’s Green is opened by the Tanaiste and Minister for Health Erskine Childers. Twenty one Cavan firms are exhibiting cut glass fashions plastics furniture knitwear and many other crafts. Last year Ireland imported £1 million worth of glass ware £1 million of plastic containers and £9 million worth of clothing. Cavan Crystal Ned Gavin Ballinagh Star Plastics Ballyconnell Norta Wallpaper McCarren Bacon and Pork Cootehill Clothing Manufacturers Marina Textiles Charles Fletcher Brushes Murtagh and Conlon Steel Fabrication Vera Brady Fashions Smyco Knitwear Carling and Company Lighting Belturbet Manufacturing Irish Shoe Supplies Elliott Brothers Furniture Ramor Rustics and Fort Daly Foods are among the exhibitors. December 25th 1970:Gerrry Kelly (Press Room Anglo Celt ) is made a presentation on his retirement after almost 60 years service. Pictured are Brendan Dunne, Leo Ronan (Chairman), P J Carroll (Secretary), Jimmy McEntee and Willie O Hanlon making the presentation to Gerry. Gerry long time Fianna Fail member of Cavan Urban Council served 2 periods as Chairman and is a former Cavan Slasher's footballing hero winning 4 Senior County Championship medals. He is an uncle of Noel and Gerry Egan Anglo Celt and the late Jim Brady former Ulster boxing champion and coach. Tom J Fitzpatrick TD is appointed one if the seven Chairmen in Dail Eireann. He took charge of his first session during the week and replaces the late Pa O Donnell TD for Donegal. Pope Paul VI still suffering from flu will not celebrate his usual early morning Christmas morning Mass outside the Vatican for the first time since 1967. The 73 year old Pontiff described by his doctors to be in good health will celebrate Mass in his private apartment. Death of the very popular Kathleen Hickey Butlersbridge at the age of 48 after a brief illness at Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lisdarn. Native of Laragh she was widow of the late Michael ‘Mickey’ Hickey Butcher Bridge Street and Main Street Cavan. Kathleen was a Nurse by profession and after she qualified worked in England for some time before returning to work in Saint Phelim’ s Hospital Cavan. She was extremely popular and known for her friendship and hospitality. She is survived by four young children sons John and Paul daughters Geraldine and Patricia parents Mr and Mrs James O Brien Laragh. Four sisters Mrs E Bullock Southsea England Mrs J McKenna Laragh Mrs M Rice London and Elizabeth in Bettystown. There was a large and representative attendance at the funeral Mass in Saint Aiden’s Church last Sunday with burial in Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Death of James Kitson after a short illness at the Surgical Hospital Cavan. He was a man of great physique and one of the first Gara in the State. He was a native of Toona Ennis county Clare and was 37 years in the Garda retiring in 1959. He spent most of his working life in Cavan and was known and respected by everyone for his fair and gentle dispensation of the law. He was a founder member of Cavan Gun Club and was one of its leading members. He was a very familiar figure on the streets of Cavan over very many years and when the tall well built Guard Kitson was on duty peace would be upheld. He was predeceased by his wife Annie just five months ago and is survived by his sons Michael Seamus and Martin daughters Margaret Kelly Highfield Road Mrs S Lyons Dublin and Teresa 1 Saint Mary’s Terrace one brother Martin in Ennis two sisters Mrs F Lyons Ennis and Mrs M Burke Dublin. Father PJ McManus officiated at the large and representative funeral from the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim Cavan to Saint Brigid’s cemetery Killygarry. Members of An Garda Siochana and Cavan Gun Club formed a Guard of Honour. Deplorable lack of effort by Cavan Chamber and associate organisations in publicly acknowledging it was Christmas. For the first time in many years there was no Santa Claus and distribution of gifts to the younger children of the Parish in the Town Hall. There was no Christmas lighting for the streets and no Christmas trees in the Market Square etc. Only for the joint efforts of the De La Salle Brothers and Tom McKenna and family who erected the beautiful crib on the ground of the De La Salle school a stranger would never guess it was Christmas. Nobody seemed to take charge and make an effort while the death of Hughie Boyle earlier in the year was another factor as Hughie was always in charge of erecting the Chamber’s Christmas Lighting and Christmas tree in the Market Square. Prices plummet at Cavan Turkey Market with hens fetching only 4-4/6 dead weight and cock only 3/6 per lb. Prices continued to fall until farmers just sold off their stocks at record low prices late in the day not wanting the birds around for the Festive Season. Cavan Boy Scouts are busy rehearsing their new Pantomime ‘A Crock of Gold’ in the New Scout Den. Whist in aid of Scout’s New Den Top Score Father Sean Brady Saint Patrick’s College 1st Lady Josephine McGinnity Kelly’s Terrace 2nd Lady Mrs B O Reilly Cathedral Road 1st Gent Paddy Woods Saint Phelim’s Place and 2nd Gent Sergeant Peter Coogan Farnham Road. Protestant Hall Table Tennis Club reverse the result of last week’s encounter against their neighbor’s Saint Augustine’s Hall winning 17-6 in a much more one sided match. Singles Ethan Reilly beat Valerie Burnett A Brosnan lost to Iris Armstrong M Beirne beat J Mulligan F Leahy beat R Mulligan. Men’s Singles PJ Carroll beat Cecil Tilson Sean Carroll lost to Ken Ruddock Mickey Breslin lost to Bill Anderson Oliver Malone lost to George Fairbrother Bryan O Reilly beat Cecil Kettyles Sean McDonald lost to J Mulligan Michael Jermyn lost to David Small Brendan Breslin beat William Thompson David Young beat David Jackson and PJ Carroll beat Ken Ruddock. Death of Veronica Dunne nee Smith Butlersbridge at her residence on the 23rd of December 1970. Native of Pullamore Cavan she was sister of Paddy Smith Trim who was left full back on the winning Cavan All Ireland teams of 1947 and 1948. She is survived by her husband Joe sons Raymond PJ Philip and Cormac daughters Mary and mother brothers sisters. Funeral took place on Christmas Day from a packed Saint Aidan’s Church Butlersbridge to the New cemetery Clones Road. The great John Johnston retires from refereeing. John was a distinguished servant to Cavan GAA winning a Minor All Ireland medal in 1937 when at the age of only 17 he was a sub on the Cavan team who beat Wexford 1-11 to 1-05 in the final. The following year John led the Cavan attack at full forward and scored 2-2 out of Cavan ‘s total of 3-3 in their win over Kerry. His winning second goal was hailed as the best goal ever seen in Croke Park when he blasted home almost bursting the Kerry net. He played with Cavan Slashers winning a Senior Championship medal and Senior League in 1941. He later played with Cornafean Dungloe in county Donegal Carrigallen and Bailieboro. He later played senior football with Cavan but his appearances were limited because of the star quality in the county. He was a regular with Cavan Juniors for many years. He retired as a player in 1957. As a referee John had no equal he was always up with the play and in the best traditions always let the play flow. He refereed for many years at inter county level and was particularly popular in Connaught taking charge of three Connaught senior finals. While John was a great servant of Cavan football he was denied the one honour he richly deserved and that was to referee a senior county final and honour that was denied him because of Cavan’s policy of bringing in referees from outside the county. George and Eilish Donohoe carry out extensive renovations to the Farnham Hotel having only bought the hotel in June 1969. They have increased the number of bedrooms from 40-67 and updated and renovated the new ‘George Lounge’ and new super ‘Rainbow Dining Room facility. They have built a Function Room at the back of the hotel to cater for weddings and other large private functions. A separate kitchen carpeted bar and new maple floor have been added together with a bride’s changing room. George Eilish and family have spent over 35,000 on the renovations having purchased the hotel for in June 1967. ‘Mary Josephine Maloney’ has two stories written in her name by her youngest daughter Teresa Smyth formerly 60 Main Street and now ‘Annalee House’ Cootehill Road in the Christmas edition of the Anglo Celt ‘Post Office Box 777’ and ‘Little Boy Lost’. James O Reilly McEntee has ‘The Day of the Big Flood’ while Phil Lawlor Junior has ‘Quartet of Loneliness’ published in the Christmas number of the Angle Celt 1970. Detective Garda Billy O Neill a native if Causeway co Kerry who has been stationed in Ballyconnell for the last twelve years is leaving on promotion to Cavan town where he will reside on Keadue Lane. The very popular Billy and his wife Phyllis NT a native of Eslin Bridge county Leitrim are made a presentation by Tom Maguire the well known Cavan and Ulster footballer on behalf of the people of Ballyconnell and district where the O Neill’s were extremely popular at a function in their honour in the Star Ballroom Ballyconnell. “Mel Doherty Coleman Road Cavan Phone 269. Panel beating and sign writing wishes all his customers and friends a Very Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year”
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November 18th 1966;Cavan Parish Church celebrates its 150th Birthday.Bishop Moore gave the Sermon while Lord Farnham read the first lesson
Same Week:Death of Sean T O Kelly former President of Ireland.
November 25th 1966:Death of Charles McDowell 6 Breffni at the age of 76.He is survived by his son John.
Same Week:CYMS Snooker:Kieran Cullivan beat Jimmy Keogh,Dessie Gumly beat Michael Bravendar,Michael Higgins beat Martin Jermyn,Hughie Cosgrove beat Benny Cafferty
December 16th 1966:Girls Club Variety Concert Town Hall:Cast Marian Allen,Philomena Brady,Patricia Carmichael,Maureen Carroll,Frances Cosgrove,Betsy Coyle,Dymmpna Coyle,Ann Cullen,Rosemary Fox,Ann Goodman,Marie Goodman,Rose Higgins,Bernadette Kenny,Roslin Kenny,Joan McCarvill,Ann McKiernan,Frances McKienan,Patricia McKienan,Marie Maguire,Sheila Maguire,Theresa Murphy,Margaret Murray,Maureen Murray,Kathleen Sexton,Bridie Smith,Geraldine Smith and Peggy Smith.Make Up:Betty Hickey,Costumes:Maureen Hand,Lighting:Brian Sullivan,Stage Manager:Phil Cullivan.Orchestra:Eileen Morgan,Jackie Fitzpatrick and Stan Mullery.Guest Artistes:Danny McCarney and Bill McMahon and Producer Sarah Cullen.Michael O Duffy (Famous Irish tenor) will be theGuest artist with the Girls Club show in February when they will also perform in Ballyjamesduff.Michael sang with the Girls Club during their 1952 presenation.
Same Week:Cavan Shamrocks beat Longford Town 6-2 in the FAI Youths Cup.Scorers for Cavan Shamrocks were Gerry Egan (2) Thomas Green (2) Tony Higgins and Damien Johnston.Team:Dominck Lynch,Paddy Sheridan,Eamonn Murray,Martin Clarke,P J Magiire,John O Neill Damien Johnston,Gerry Egan (Capt) Tom Greene,Tony Higgins and Noel Smith.
CYMS Snooker Results:First Round Séamus McCormack beat Eamonn Brady while Eamonn Malone beat Jimmy McCormack.
Brady Brothers Cootehill announce plans for new£40,000 Mart at GNR Railway Station Cavan.The Contractor is Donaldson Clones.
Finbar O Reilly of Killynebber and prominent footballer with Kilygarry GFC qualifies as a Veterinary Surgeon at UCD.
Sgt.Anthony Jackson voted Soldier of the Month at Fort Sill Oklahoma USA
December 23rd 1966:Fox’s winsTuf Shoes National window display and £90.
December 30th: 1966:Greg Sheridan Handballer of the Year while Eamonn O Riordan is top scorer with Cavan Shamrocks. For 1966.
Same Week:Jim Cochrane wins the 1st Round the House 6 mile roadrace (Up Cock Hill and back to Main Street via Tullac Mongan 3 times) sponsored by the new De La sale athletic Club.Teams 1stCootehill,2nd Cornafean,3rd Laragh.
Cavan Youth Dramatic Society present Somerset Maughan’s farce ‘Home and Beauty’.Pictured are Finian Maloney,Blaithin Maloney,Deidre Boyle,David Small,Moya Maloney,Paddy Murray,Pat McFeeley,Martin Maloney (Producer) Theckla Smith and Sean McGinnity.
Cavan Pig Dealers Association:Presidents Jim Malone and Joe Crowe,Chairman J Smith,Treasurer Brian Crowe,Secretary James Carroll,Committee Frank O’ Reilly,Tom Crowe,Colm Crowe,Eamonn Malone Andy McGahon,Derek Crowe,J P Malone,Oliver Crowe and Gus Crowe.
Same Week: Anglo Celt Annual Dance with Black Aces packs the Town Hall with over 900 in attendance. Organising Committee: Chairman Sean McCormack, Secretary Dessie Maguire, Treasurer Eamonn McGovern. Committee: Séan Carroll, Teddy McCormack, Eileen Gilroy, Greta Boylan, Jerry McCourt and Leo Ronan.